Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Tesla exec calls other automakers' EVs 'little more than appliances'
A Tesla executive dismissed competitors like the Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul EV, BMW i3 and Chevrolet Spark EV as "little more than appliances,” according to Automotive News. “Now, appliances are useful. But they tend to be white. They tend to be unemotional," Diarmuid O’Connell, Tesla's vice president of business development, said Tuesday at CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Michigan. Specifically, O’Connell … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump wants you to take a hard look at America's space program
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump runs a little hot and cold on the U.S. space program. During his Reddit AMA last week, Trump extolled the virtues of NASA, saying that he thinks the space agency is "wonderful" and that "America has always led the world in space exploration." On Wednesday, however, Trump sang a different tune. SEE ALSO: At Republican convention, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's App Store just had its best month ever
In case anyone still thought apps were dying, Tim Cook just laid that theory to rest. The company's App Store set a new record for the month of July, Cook revealed. The month saw Apple's highest ever monthly billings and the biggest amount paid out to developers in a single month, he said in a tweet. SEE ALSO: Calm down. Apps … [Link]
Slashdot » Alphabet Will Begin Testing Project Wing Delivery Drones In the US
An anonymous reader writes: Google's parent company, Alphabet, has been granted permission by the White House on Tuesday to start testing its Project Wing delivery drones in the U.S. The Guardian reports: "The drones will be tested in one of six designated Federal Aviation Authority areas within the U.S. as part of the government's initiative to promote research into unmanned … [Link]
Mashable » John McEnroe throws one hell of a ceremonial first pitch
Baseball’s ceremonial first pitch tradition is most notable because we often see celebrities fail miserably. John McEnroe is having none of that. SEE ALSO: USA Basketball opts out of Olympic housing, stays on cruise ship for Rio Games The 57-year-old tennis legend and native New Yorker threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a Mets-Yankees game this week. And. He. Killed. … [Link]
Mashable » 'March' may be the most compelling Civil Rights story ever told
There’s a certain kind of nonfiction comic book that is worthy, important and educational — and dull as dishwaterMarch, the third and final volume of which publishes this week, is not that kind of comic book. At the heart of March is John Lewis, Georgia representative and Civil Rights hero, telling his story from his wannabe preacher childhood in rural Alabama … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2319: Gun lobby!
The NRA is gunning for Apple! [Link]
Mashable » Millennial women are waiting longer to have sex, reversing Gen X trend
Millennial women in the U.S. are waiting longer to start having sex, putting them more on par with 20-somethings from the Baby Boom-era than Generation X, a new study has found. By delaying sex, young women today are breaking a decades-long pattern that saw American men and women embracing similar sex lives, Jean Twenge, the study’s lead author, told Mashable. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft, Google, Apple Could Be Requested To Actively Block Pirated Downloads, Says Report
Popular operating systems by Microsoft, Apple, and Google could possibly soon nuke torrents downloaded (PDF, non-English language) from The Pirate Bay and other websites that offer copyright infringing content, warns a report published by Black Market Watch and the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime. The report adds that the aforementioned companies are in an ideal position to deter piracy, … [Link]
Mashable » Video shows passengers grabbing luggage before evacuating burning plane
In the moments before a plane exploded in Dubai, passengers grabbed their luggage before they evacuated onto the tarmac, as seen in new footage from the scene. It is unclear whether the passengers on Emirates Flight EK521 were aware of the extreme situation they were in as the cabin filled with smoke on Wednesday. The Boeing 777-300 was coming into land … [Link]
Mashable » USA Basketball opts out of Olympic housing, stays on cruise ship for Rio Games
While other Olympians, including fellow NBA players, deal with the — ahem — "charms" of athlete housing, the U.S. men's basketball team will be living it up in Rio de Janeiro. The millionaire NBA stars who make up Team USA will stay aboard a luxury cruise ship docked in Rio while chasing gold at the 2016 Olympics. SEE ALSO: Why Michael … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump and Jenna Maroney come together in brilliant meme
Jenna Maroney is one of many characters we love to hate on 30 Rock — her outlandish, selfish statements are just as shocking and funny every time we binge the show on Netflix. Now the internet can enjoy Jenna-isms in another light: new Tumblr page Donald Maroney features pictures of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump perfectly paired with Jenna Maroney quotes. … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Posts 13th Straight Loss, Says On Track For Second-Half Deliveries
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Tesla Motors Inc reported its 13th straight quarterly loss as a rise in sales of its Model S and Model X electric cars failed to make up for the huge cost of ramping up production. The company, run by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Elon Musk, said on Wednesday it was on track to … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla plans to open a new store every four days
Elon Musk wants to see more of his stores in malls and shopping centers near you. Tesla Motors will add a new retail store every four days, on average, during the next year, according to the company's second-quarter earnings report Wednesday. The plan comes amid earnings that missed expectations on profits and revenue. Tesla posted $1.56 billion in revenue compared to … [Link]
WIRED » How Should Paul Ryan Handle Trump? We Asked a Poker Pro
The Speaker finds himself in a heads-up tournament against an incredibly aggressive player. Here's how he should respond—before it's too late. The post How Should Paul Ryan Handle Trump? We Asked a Poker Pro appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » LibreOffice 5.2 Officially Released
prisoninmate writes from a report via Softpedia: LibreOffice 5.2 is finally here, after it has been in development for the past four months, during which the development team behind one of the best free office suites have managed to implement dozens of new features and improvements to most of the application's components. Key features include more UI refinements to make … [Link]
Popular Science » Giant Honeybees “Shimmer” To Keep Colonies Cool
Animals The bugs have a simple dance to help air flow As temperatures climb, Asian giant honeybees must bust a few moves to keep their colonies cool. [Link]
Mashable » Skateboarding and surfing will be Olympic sports in 2020
The governing body of the Olympics approved five new sports for the 2020 Games in Tokyo on Wednesday. Skateboarding, surfing, baseball/softball, karate and climbing will all be a part of the next Summer Olympics. SEE ALSO: US announces flag bearer for Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony Olympics officials said the decision reflected their desire to attract young athletes and viewers to … [Link]
Mashable » Bigger iPhone 7 could be more powerful than the smaller one
I’m praying it doesn't happen, but it's very possible Apple may release two new iPhone 7 models this fall — a 4.7-inch and a 5.5-inch version — and the latter will be much more powerful. With the last two generations of iPhones, Apple left all things internal the same on both flagship iPhones, with the exception of the screens and the … [Link]
Mashable » Orlando Bloom treated Katy Perry to a nude paddle board ride
If you're Lord of the Rings fan, your teenage dreams may have involved naked Orlando Bloom paddle boarding while you chill out, drinking a beer. Katy Perry lives in that world. Bloom and Perry — Berry, as they should certainly be called — enjoyed a day at the beach untethered by the responsibility of the couple's Tamagotchi children, as documented by … [Link]
Mashable » 'Suicide Squad': Most disappointing movie of summer. Maybe of all time.
Last summer, Warner Bros. released the first trailer for Suicide Squad, driven by a creepy cover of the Bee Gees song “I Started a Joke.” With the would-be savior of the DCU blasting into theaters a line from the song is all too appropriate: “Oh if I’d only seen that the joke was on me.” Arriving amid a flurry of Sno-cone-colored … [Link]
Mashable » Google Maps app turns learning into a game with a monster as your avatar
Google is great when it comes to helping users harness its data to learn about our world, but a new tool geared toward children takes that dynamic to a new level by turning maps into a kind of game. SEE ALSO: Google Earth gets a fancy new look thanks to NASA satellite data Verne: The Himalayas is an app that … [Link]
WIRED » Trump Didn’t Just Banish a Baby. He Banished a Mother
When Donald Trump kicked a baby out of a rally, he was really kicking a woman out of the political process. The post Trump Didn't Just Banish a Baby. He Banished a Mother appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Facebook suspended woman's account during fatal standoff with police
Facebook shut down the accounts of a woman engaged in a fatal stand-off with officers at the request of the Baltimore County Police Department Monday. The social network suspended Korryn Gaines' accounts during a five hour standoff in Randallstown that ended in her death. The 23-year-old, who barricaded herself in her apartment with her five-year-old son and was wielding a shotgun … [Link]
Mashable » Hey, Kim Kardashian: Here are a few options for your new phone
Kim Kardashian West, the queen of reality TV and a leading mobile entrepreneur, is in crisis. Her beloved BlackBerry Bold died. According to her Twitter feed, the phone succumbed at around 12:13 p.m. PST. Kardashian, who can long no longer find a replacement on the used-and out-of-date technology warehouse known as eBay, immediately turned to Twitter for advice. SEE ALSO: Kim … [Link]
Mashable » Why the 2017 Audi A4 is the 'best new car on the road today'
It’s 2016 and there are no bad cars. There just aren't. Sure, I recently kvetched about the Maserati Ghibli. But, in the grand schemes of things, the Ghibli is not a bad car — it's just a bit disappointing and arguably worse than its competitors. Not so long ago, cars used to be a lot worse than they are today. Let … [Link]
Popular Science » How NYC Is Planning To Keep Zika Out Of The Subway
Health By attacking mosquito breeding grounds To combat Zika underground, the state Department of Health and the Manhattan Transportation Authority will be draining water from subway stations. [Link]
Mashable » Check out an exclusive trailer for season 3 of Rooster Teeth's 'Million Dollars, But…'
LOS ANGELES — What would you do for $1 million? That's the hypothetical question that Rooster Teeth tries to find out with its live action comedy series Million Dollars, But… Rooster Teeth, the Austin-based production company behind hits such as Red vs. Blue, gave Mashable a sneak peak at the trailer (above) for season 3 of the show. Seasons 1 and … [Link]
Popular Science » Artificial Leaf Scrubs Carbon, Makes Fuel
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Faux Photosynthesis Researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory have developed a more cost-effective form of carbon capture — an artificial leaf. [Link]
Mashable » You want this bulldog by your side in a horror movie
Forget the teen lovers, the ex-military dad or the brainy nerd — the only companion we want to have with us in a horror movie scenario is this bulldog. The 4-year-old dog, named Khaleesi according to the video description, is watching Crimson Peak and keeping an eye out for a little girl in the film. As danger closes in on … [Link]
Popular Science » Sharks Are More Likable When They Swim To Upbeat Music
Animals Study shows how sensationalist musical choices change public perception What if videos of sharks swimming were paired with upbeat, pleasant music instead? [Link]
Slashdot » When It Comes To China, Google's Experience Still Says It All
Uber's defeat by its local competitor in China was the latest of a string of such cases, and Google's experience trying to establish itself there is illustrative of the challenges facing all American tech companies that aspire to dominate in that market, writes reader mirandakatz. Steven Levy writes at Backchannel:Perhaps because its market share never rose high enough, Uber did … [Link]
Mashable » Watch new episodes of your favorite genre-swapping series on CineFix
Mashable’s series Trailer Mix now has a new home. Find all of your genre-swapping favorites, and watch new episodes of Trailer Mix on CineFix. Check CineFix every Wednesday for new recuts of some classic films! Subscribe to CineFix: http://www.youtube.com/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Cinefix, Trailer Mix, and Watercooler
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Popular Science » Machine Learning Is Helping Us Find The Genetics Of Autism
Health Princeton researchers are working smarter, not harder Machine Learning Unlocks Potential Autism-Causing Genes… [Link]
Popular Science » Brain-Eating Amoeba Infects South Carolina Swimmer
Health Special drug treatment sent to hospital from pharma company A South Carolina swimmer has been diagnosed with a rare amoeba infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. [Link]
Mashable » YouTube Kids app content can now be consumed ad-free with YouTube Red integration
LOS ANGELES — The YouTube Kids app is about to get more parent friendly. The app, which launched in February of 2015, has been downloaded millions of times and amassed 10 billion views in a year. Now, users can integrate the Kids app with the video giant's subscription streaming service, YouTube Red. That means Kids App will finally have the option … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian is freaking out because there are no more BlackBerry Bolds left on eBay
Dark times for Kim Kardashian West. It's well-documented that Kardashian loves her BlackBerry Bold phones. You know, the phones with the physical keyboards running the older version of BlackBerry OS, the same ones the iPhone and Android killed and nobody but corporate suits use. Yeah, that phone. On Wednesday, Kardashian tweeted out some sad news: The reality show star can't find … [Link]
Mashable » Congratulations, Calvin Harris! You won 'The Bachelorette'!
What is the Bachelor Mansion if not a hopeless place? Don't ask me for the details on bending space and time, but I know for certain in my heart that Calvin Harris and Rihanna's "We Found Love" was written from Harris' experience vying for the heart of JoJo Fletcher. But it doesn't matter that the specific physical form we know now … [Link]
Mashable » Online razor brand Harry's is coming to a Target near you
Harry’s, the online-only shaving brand and subscription service is becoming IRL. Starting on Sunday, August 21, the direct to consumer company will be taking small real estate at Target retailers nationwide. Harry's will start shipping its products to Target via Target.com on Wednesday, August 10. SEE ALSO: Harry's raises $75 million to build out its shaving empire "It's a big moment … [Link]
Popular Science » Continental Upgrades the Steering Wheel in One Swipe
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab Gestures replace buttons for audio, communications, and more The gesture-based steering wheel from Continental allows drivers to use functions without taking their eyes from the road. [Link]
Mashable » Sweet beach sandals let you leave the footprints of your favorite animal
If you've ever wished you could leave a set of pawprints in the sand, you're in luck. And all you'll have to sacrifice is your personal comfort. The Ashiato Animal Flip Flop Footprint, a beach toy for children, lets kids (and adults with kid-sized feet) leave little animal footprints in the sand. SEE ALSO: We asked total strangers which fashion trends … [Link]
Slashdot » Suicide Squad Fans Petition To Shut Down Rotten Tomatoes Over Negative Reviews
The much-anticipated movie Suicide Squad has largely failed to impress film critics and normal people alike. People are leaving the theaters disappointed, with a firm belief that DC Universe has let them down again. Vanity Fair goes as far as saying, "Suicide Squad isn't even the good kind of bad," adding that "I'd have to imagine that most fans of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Giant honeybees may act like a collective lung to beat the heat
Curtains of bees appear to draw air in and out of their colonies, keeping their colonies cool [Link]
Popular Science » Rich Households Have More Diverse Bugs
Animals Mo' money mo' arthropods The interiors of homes in affluent neighborhoods are populated by a more diverse array of arthropods than those in less prosperous neighborhoods, a new study indicates. [Link]
Mashable » Nature documentary glitches out, animals speak in Aziz Ansari's tongue
If you're watching a nature video where a duck is speaking, it's probably fake. And if it's speaking about Biggie Smalls, then it has good taste and it's fake. Its observations might also be the words of comedian Aziz Ansari. Reddit user benmeiri84 posted a series of photos claiming that his friend was watching a BBC nature documentary (which appears to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Big Brother': New fall season heading to CBS All Access
The latest expect the unexpected moment from Big Brother? The long-running summer reality television show, currently in its 18th cycle, will be coming to CBS All Access, CBS' digital platform, this fall. (Fans shouldn't fear: The show will also continue to air on CBS during the summer like normal.) The 19th cycle will feature new houseguests, and longtime host Julie Chen … [Link]
Mashable » 7 superhero facts that may surprise you
Before the release of Suicide Squad, brush up on your comic book knowledge with CineFix's superhero-packed episode of Things You Didn't Know. Did you know that the word "superhero" was trademarked? Or that Spiderman had a pretty dark past? We've gathered seven facts that may stump even the biggest comic book fan. Subscribe to CineFix for more episodes of Things … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Makes Slight Progress On Diversity While Its Rivals Are Making Practically None
The workforce at Apple is still predominately white and male, reveals the diversity report the company released Wednesday. But that doesn't mean that its efforts to improve diversity haven't yielded improvements. This is the third year that the Cupertino giant has released its diversity numbers and the balance is improving, although a bit slowly. From a MacRumors report: Its overall … [Link]
Mashable » To cut pollution, old-school sailing boats are taking on diesel megaships
Amid the dozens of cargo ships now steering through the North Sea, one vessel stands apart: the Avontuur, a 144-foot-long schooner powered only by the wind and sun. Stocked with crates of artisanal gin and vodka, the emissions-free cargo ship is making its maiden voyage from the tiny town of Elsfleth in northwest Germany and around the tip of Denmark to … [Link]
Mashable » Nicki Minaj's new mobile game is a challenge to 'become the next rap superstar'
You can stop peddling your mixtapes on the street now: Nicki Minaj's new mobile game lets you achieve rap stardom. It's all virtual, sure, but that still counts, right? Right? Nicki Minaj: The Empire — it comes from Glu Mobile, the creators of the wildly successful Kim Kardashian: Hollywood — challenges players to become "the next rap superstar." You'll write your … [Link]
WIRED » Dear Donald Trump: This Is Why Nuclear Weapons Are Bad
And it's only Wednesday, y'all. The post Dear Donald Trump: This Is Why Nuclear Weapons Are Bad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Found: brain switches that wake flies up and send them to sleep
Activating specific neurons in fruit fly brains sends them straight to sleep, or rouses them from slumber – and we may have a similar switch [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quantum computing race heats up as trapped ions rival microchips
Superconducting chips were the front runner for use in future quantum computers, but now trapped ions are showing they can perform just as well [Link]
WIRED » Thanks to Hillary, the Humble Campaign Pin Is Making a Big Comeback
The Forty-Five Pin Project is exactly what it sounds like: 45 campaign pins that all proclaim you’re with her. The post Thanks to Hillary, the Humble Campaign Pin Is Making a Big Comeback appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » TVs Are Still Too Complicated, and It's Not Your Fault
In his latest column for The Verge, renowned journalist Walt Mossberg argues that TVs — their UI, execution, underlying technologies, and remote — are still too complicated. In the latest weekly, he has shared the experience of buying a new TV, setting it up, and the first few days of getting through it. The modern set, Smart TV for most, … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how much Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 will cost
Samsung’s impressive new Galaxy Note 7 doesn't launch until Aug. 19, but pre-orders begin today. In the U.S., the Note 7 will be available on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and U.S. Cellular in three colors: Blue Coral, Black Onyx and Silver Titanium. Here's how much it'll cost on each carrier. SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is classy, powerful and super … [Link]
Mashable » Drake just ignored Jonah Hill's email about yogurt
Jonah Hill recently sought the help of a nutritionist to live a happier, healthier lifestyle, and part of that road to wellness included communicating with his doctor about everything he was eating. Emailing Drake his food diary was not a requirement of Hill's treatment, but the overachieving actor accidentally did it, anyway. Drizzy never responded to the email, but Hill … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: We Were Bourne for This! (Sorry But Also Not)
We spent most of the last week recovering from Comic-Con, but that doesn't mean we're too tired to gab in this week's culture podcast. The post Culture Podcast: We Were Bourne for This! (Sorry But Also Not) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Creates Giant Hardware Lab To Build VR and Drones
Technology Called "Area 404" Facebook Opens Hardware Lab To Build VR and Drones… [Link]
Mashable » Former nuclear weapons operator goes ballistic about Trump in 20 tweets
A former nuclear launch officer has let loose a stinging volley of tweets at Donald Trump after reports that the Republican presidential candidate asked a foreign policy expert why the U.S. can't launch nuclear weapons. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump once warned of a madman obtaining nukes. Now many fear he is that madman. John Noonan, who once had a finger on … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Tips for keeping your small business ahead of the digitization trend
The nature of small business ownership is changing fast. Whereas a simple storefront and couple friendly smiles would've been enough to get you by a decade ago, success these days can often be boiled down to the strength of your digital presence. Customers expect a lot – from easy-to-use websites, to intuitive mobile experiences, to e-commerce and all-important social media integrations … [Link]
Mashable » Dropbox's collaboration tool opens up to everyone, gets new apps
Dropbox’s new productivity software is getting a big update. The company has been testing Paper, a new Google Docs-like tool, since last year when they quietly introduced something known as Project Composer in the spring. The collaboration tool was later dubbed Paper and the initial testing group has slowly expanded since. Now, it appears Paper is closer than ever to being … [Link]
Popular Science » Flashy Wearable Patch Sees Under Your Skin
Health No batteries, no wires Developed by Jeonghyun Kim and colleagues, this stretchy, removable circuit affixes to the skin and sends readings to a smart device… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Cloudinary Reduces the Overhead of Managing User-Generated Content
If your website or mobile app displays images uploaded by users, there’s no doubt you’ve run into challenges trying to manage this content. Because they come in all sizes, resolutions and formats, images can be difficult to adapt in real-time to fit any graphic design and optimize for faster downloads.
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Slashdot » Comcast Wants To Charge Broadband Users More For Privacy
Comcast believes it should be able to charge its broadband users who want to protect their privacy. FCC, on other hand, has indicated that such practices should not be there. In a new filing with the FCC, Comcast says that charging consumers more money to opt out of "snoopvertising" should be considered a perfectly acceptable business model (PDF). DSLReports: "A … [Link]
Popular Science » Birds Can Sleep On The Wing, Sometimes
Animals In-air naps sprinkle birds’ long flights It has been long known that many species of birds fly non-stop for days, even weeks, but many scientists have wondered how they can withstand the time and distance… [Link]
Mashable » A Japanese Olympian already won gold for 'Pokémon Go' addiction in Brazil
Kohei Uchimura is a 27-year-old man who's already won an Olympic gold medal and four silver medals in gymnastics. He's also, it turns out, a hardcore Pokémon Go fiend. Uchimura reportedly downloaded the game after arriving in Brazil, only to see things spiral out of control quickly. SEE ALSO: Cocaine and kidnappings: The Rio Olympics look more screwed than ever Uchimura … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Visa Expands The Everywhere Initiative to Australia and New Zealand
Visa has announced that it will expand The Everywhere Initiative to Australia and New Zealand. The Everywhere Initiative is a challenge where startups utilize Visa APIs to enhance products and deliver more robust commerce experiences. Visa first launched the challenge in the US in 2015.
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Popular Science » Melting Rocks With Lasers Provides Insight Into Origin Of Earth's Magnetic Field
Space Lasers with the force of a giant impact Zapping rocks with lasers is one of the more recent developments in planetary geology. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Keeping your website fresh
Never stop iterating. Look to experience data to continue optimizing your web presence. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Digi, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Finding products in new places
You can use the Internet to your advantage by locating unlikely partners and vendors. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Supported, Justonething Digi, Business, and Startups
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Mashable » Donald Trump once warned of a madman obtaining nukes. Now many fear he is that madman.
In December, Donald Trump warned that the biggest threat facing the United States was a crazy person armed with nuclear weapons. "The biggest problem we have is nuclear—nuclear proliferation and having some maniac, having some madman go out and get a nuclear weapon," Trump said during a Republican presidential debate that month. "That is the single biggest problem that our country … [Link]
WIRED » The Galaxy Note 7 Is Built To Be a VR Trailblazer
HDR video is coming to your phone, and the future of VR will be all the better for it. The post The Galaxy Note 7 Is Built To Be a VR Trailblazer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ghost particles may explain why gravity is so surprisingly weak
Gravity is weaker than it should be – a new theory suggests that’s because the universe is full of invisible particle families which ignore each other [Link]
New Scientist – News » Crystal mimics brain cell to sift through giant piles of data
A brain-inspired computer chip made by IBM can sift through chaotic data by switching between crystalline forms [Link]
Mashable » The genius trick that put natural light on 'Jungle Book,' even though it was shot indoors
LOS ANGELES — By now you've heard that Disney's The Jungle Book, with its lush and breathtaking jungle-scapes, was filmed entirely in a mop closet at Staples Center. No wait, that's not true. That's a dumb thing I just made up. But! It was filmed in a warehouse in downtown Los Angeles, which is all fine and good in the era … [Link]
Popular Science » Can We Make Our Subways Flood-Proof Or What?
Environment What companies are doing to prevent future L Train shutdowns As New York and other city’s rush to deal with the new reality of climate change, it seems the future is arriving fast. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Setting up an online store
An e-commerce site is a great way to grow your brand outside of your physical location. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Supported, Justonething Digi, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Apple's diversity report shows slow but steady improvements in hiring
Apple on Wednesday released its annual diversity report. And like in previous years, the company is still predominately white and male. But that doesn’t mean that its efforts to improve diversity haven't yielded improvements. This is the third year that the Cupertino giant has released its diversity numbers and the balance is improving, albeit slowly. SEE ALSO: This blind Apple engineer … [Link]
Popular Science » Astronomers Are Working To Figure Out Why The Milky Way Has A Hole In It
Space It's not a black hole or a worm hole, however There's a ring-shaped dead zone in the middle of the Milky Way, and we're not sure why. [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears' new album 'Glory' will drop this month
The wait is almost over: Britney Spears' ninth studio album, Glory, will be released in just a few short weeks. The singer announced on Wednesday that the followup to 2013's Britney Jean will be released on Apple Music on August 26. While she didn't specify, Apple Music exclusives tend to last two weeks before being released to other streaming services. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Skylla bolsters female 'Counter-Strike' players with inclusive tournaments
Of the top 20 CS:GO teams in the world, not a single one has a female player. Female players and teams do not get enough opportunities to practice against better teams, and don't have nearly as many sponsors, former professional Counter-Strike player Petya Zheleva said. "The current situation in the competitive female scene is far from good," Zheleva told Mashable. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Building scale online
You can accelerate your growth by making smart moves with your digital presence. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Supported, Justonething Digi, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Anniversary Update Borks Dual-Boot Partitions
Windows 10 Anniversary Update may affect and even delete other partitions on the same disk, OMGUbuntu is reporting, citing several complaints by users. "Broken boot loaders on an update are one thing but losing data, even entire partitions?" asks the author. Microsoft-centric news blog WindowsReport is corroborating on the report, adding that in some cases, the new OS was not … [Link]
Mashable » Here's Michelle Obama wiping something off Barack's nose
As the country draws closer to the inevitable end of the Obama presidency, we must savor the last few Barack-and-Michelle moments while America's First Couple still rules the White House. C-Span captured one such moment ahead of Tuesday's White House state dinner in honor of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's U.S. visit. In the clip, Michelle wipes some unidentified speck … [Link]
Popular Science » Thirsty Brain Organ Tells Us When To Drink And When To Stop
Health It knows before your stomach does We all know the feeling of thirst, when nothing is as satisfying as an ice cold glass of water. As simple as the response is though, the mechanisms behind what makes us… [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Winston
Each Overwatch hero is a special snowflake. Different guns, different abilities, different movement speeds, different quirks. Learning to excel with one hero doesn't mean you've mastered Overwatch. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master Playing a hero the "right" way only gets you so far, of course. Positioning, team formation (on both sides) and overall skill level are … [Link]
Popular Science » NIH Is Testing A Potential Zika Vaccine In People
Health It contains genes that code for virus proteins The National Institutes of Health announced today the start of a clinical trial to test out a vaccine for Zika virus in humans. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Using technology to evolve processes
As your business grows, adopt technologies that can grow with it and keep you current. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Supported, Justonething Digi, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Someone has dyed their dog to look like Pikachu and we all need to stop
LONDON — When people start dying their pets bright yellow in order to make them look like imaginary creatures, you know a craze has probably gone too far. Since the launch of Pokémon Go last month, the game has taken off in a way no one could have predicted. SEE ALSO: Driver crashes into school while playing 'Pokémon Go' There are … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Taking your brand mobile
Use mobile to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Digi, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Adopting smart invoicing habits
Don’t risk receiving late payments. Stay on top of your billing and make it easy to get paid. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Digi, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Practicing efficient bookkeeping
Setting up a digital bookkeeping system will keep you organized and prepared for tax time. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Digi, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Slashdot » Project Hosting Service Fosshub Compromised, Embedding Malware Inside Hosted Files
At least some applications on Fosshub, a free project hosting service appear to have been compromised, according to several reports. (Update: Fosshub has acknowledged the hack.) The software portal, furthermore, is serving malware payloads, reports add. Catalin Cimpanu of Softpedia says that a hacking group which goes by the name of PeggleCrew is responsible for the hack. "In short, a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' sales figures are in, and records have fallen
Tons of people are clearly falling in love with Scorpius Malfoy. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, the script of the play currently onstage in London, sold over 2 million copies in two days, Scholastic announced Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about the new Harry Potter book That number is unprecedented for a script, … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Upgrading your business
A tech overhaul may be just what your business needs to unlock new levels of performance and efficiency. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Digi, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » A satellite in space just saw ghostly auroras dance above Earth
From the ground, auroras look like beautifully colored curtains of light dancing in the sky, but from above, the northern and southern lights take on a different kind of other-worldly glow. A new photo taken by a satellite staring at Earth in infrared light reveals the ghostly glow of auroras stretching from Canada into the northern portions of the United States. … [Link]
Mashable » New anti-harassment AI program has 90% success rate
Yahoo has developed an AI algorithm that it says can correctly detect up to 90 percent of abusive comments online, making it outperform other "state-of-the-art" deep-learning-based algorithms, according to a report by the algorithm's developers. "While automatically detecting abusive language online is an important topic and task, the prior [abuse detection] has not been very unified, thus slowing progress … [abuse] … [Link]
Mashable » Fan stories power Riot Games own 'League of Legends' documentary series
The first episode of a four-part League of Legends documentary series is premiering Thursday on Twitch at noon PT. The miniseries Live|Play tells 12 different stories of LoL fans and players from around the world, including esports athletes, cosplayers, event photographers and more. SEE ALSO: The best cosplay from the 'League of Legends' Oceania grand final You can watch the trailer … [Link]
WIRED » Kids Can Now Watch YouTube Ad-Free—If Parents Pay
Critics say YouTube Kids subjects impressionable minds to ads they can't distinguish from entertainment. Now parents can get rid of the ads for a fee. The post Kids Can Now Watch YouTube Ad-Free—If Parents Pay appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Creating customer experiences
The way companies win on the Internet is by creating unique, shareable and fun customer experiences. Read more…More about Justonething Digi, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Popular Science » 'Stranger Things' Title Song Gets Awesome 8-bit Edit
Entertainment Watch what 'Stranger Things' would look like as a 1980s video game As all things pop culture go, fan art and edits (good and bad) are inevitable. Luckily, someone created this sweet 8-bit edit of Netflix's Stranger Things theme song. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Implementing the right technologies
Tech isn't a cure-all for businesses. Understand what you're trying to accomplish, and purposefully innovate. Read more…More about Justonething Digi, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Another Uber competitor is looking to raise $600 million
China’s Didi Chuxing and SoftBank Group Corp. are backing a new round of funding in the Southeast Asian ride-sharing service Grab — putting even more pressure on Uber Technologies Inc. The round, which may close as early as next week, could exceed $600 million and push the total amount of funds available to Grab past $1 billion, according to people familiar with … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Future First': Explore Mars With Virtual Reality
Technology The first episode in our new series with XPRIZE Popular Science and XPRIZE are teaming up to explore and explain technologies that make us say "The Future Is Now" in a new video series called Future First. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Effectively using social media
Not every social media strategy is the same. Evaluate your specific business needs and tailor your strategy to address them. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Digi, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Slashdot » Your Battery Status Is Being Used To Track You Online
A paper published last year revealed that the battery on a laptop or phone can be used to track one's online activities. The vulnerability resided in a built-in HTML 5 specification, which could be tricked into identifying people and tracking their online activities. One year later, we are now learning that the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. The … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Making the leap to ecommerce
Your business may be new to the Internet, but the offline principles that made it great will still be just as relevant. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Digi, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Popular Science » Wireless 'Neural Dust' Could Monitor Your Brain
Health Sand-sized sensor implants give instant feedback from nerve cells Science fiction that features wires connecting brains to computers might now be obsolete. [Link]
Mashable » Happy puppy eating a popsicle will melt your cold, cold heart
Need a healthy dose of optimism? Look no further than Alex the puppy enjoying a popsicle. The video was taken at Puppychino, a delightful "dog café" in New Delhi, India. On the menu at Puppychino is the "pupsicle" — an ice pop created especially for dogs. SEE ALSO: Happy dogs frolicking in the leaves will make you yearn for fall Pupsicles … [Link]
Mashable » 4-year-old channels national grief over Obama leaving office
This election cycle's been a toughie for all of us in one way or another. And everyone, regardless of their spot on the political spectrum, has likely gotten a tad emotional. But we're adults and discouraged from openly crying about things. Luckily, this toddler is here to be really sad that President Obama is stepping down soon and we're about … [Link]
Mashable » Pilot tackles passenger who harassed and assaulted a flight attendant
It’s 2016, but some Americans still see flight attendants as sex objects, not paid professionals in need of respect. An American Airlines pilot, whose name has not been released, made headlines recently after he took down 25-year-old passenger, Michael Kerr. Kerr had been slurring his words, appeared to be intoxicated, and had just thrown a female flight attendant to the ground. … [Link]
Popular Science » China’s Jade Rabbit Moon Rover Is Dead
Space After a record-breaking 31 months on the lunar surface China’s first moon rover has ceased operating after 31 months of service. [Link]
Popular Science » Women Without Appendixes Or Tonsils Are More Likely To Get Pregnant
Health Just don't go removing your non-vital organs yet. Women who've had their tonsils and/or appendixes removed are more likely get pregnant, and sooner, than their peers, according to a new study… [Link]
Mashable » Fugitive German cow captured after a month of sweet freedom
Some birds aren't meant to be caged — their feathers are just too bright. The same goes for cows. In early July, a brown cow named Johanna reportedly escaped from a slaughterhouse in Kaiserslautern, a city in southwest Germany. Between Johanna's date of escape and Aug. 2, the fugitive bovine led authorities on a wild cow chase for approximately four weeks. … [Link]
WIRED » Facebook Explores New Hardware Inside ‘Area 404’
If Mark Zuckerberg wants to expand the limits of the Internet, he needs to build a new kind of hardware. The post Facebook Explores New Hardware Inside 'Area 404' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Ruby on Rails Creator David Heinemeier Hansson a Question
David Heinemeier Hansson created the Ruby on Rails open-source web framework in 2003. David is also the founder and CTO of Basecamp, a project management tool that's been used by more than 15 million people. In addition, David is the best-selling author of REWORK, a book about starting and running businesses a better way. David has agreed to take some … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift shared a video of her cat so we guess everything's back to normal
Just two weeks ago, Taylor Swift was under fire on social media. The events between Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Swift unfolded quickly as Kim shared the conversation between Kanye and Taylor over the song "Famous." If you'll remember, in that song Kanye claimed to have made Tay famous and said they would probably still have sex. Afterwards, everyone from Brooklyn … [Link]
Mashable » A mysterious horror clown is roaming the streets of Green Bay, Wisconsin
According to local reports, a clown straight out of a horror movie is wandering around Green Bay, Wisconsin. And that's totally fine with us. Seriously, no worries. Clowns are fun and cool, especially seeing as this clown has not sparked any traumatic memories of accidentally watching It at far too young an age. This clown is fine, and we are also … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: OK, Let’s Get Weird With Some Future-Paleo Sci-Fi
Relying on nothing but our sense of adventure and reckless spirit, we announce the August pick. The post WIRED Book Club: OK, Let's Get Weird With Some Future-Paleo Sci-Fi appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Totally Serious Plan to Build a Wall Outside Trump Tower
Activist are planning to protest Donald Trump's proposed wall with a roadblock of their own. The post The Totally Serious Plan to Build a Wall Outside Trump Tower appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Videos reveal the Russian doll parasitic world of the deep seas
Footage from the ocean depths shows the wealth of parasites hitching rides on fish – and yet others hitching rides on them [Link]
New Scientist – News » First evidence birds nap in flight without dropping out of sky
Brain recorders fitted to 14 great frigatebirds show these birds sleep on the wing, usually while circling in rising air currents [Link]
Mashable » First look at Facebook's massive new R&D lab
MENLO PARK, Calif. — When you think about hardware, Facebook is likely not the first company that comes to mind. But the social network is now investing more in hardware development than ever before. Facebook on Tuesday opened the doors to its new 22,000-square-foot hardware research and developmenty lab to reporters, offering a peek inside the company's huge new R&D space. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel gets November 2018 release date
Newt Scamander still has plenty of beasts to find, apparently. Variety reports that Warner Bros. has announced a release date for the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel: Nov. 16, 2018. SEE ALSO: 'Fantastic Beasts' trailer tears up old New York with 'Harry Potter' magicat Comic-Con 2 Fantastic 2 Find (or whatever the actual title winds up being) is … [Link]
Mashable » Teenager finds a new squad in some doughnut-lovin' deer
Friends: they come in all shapes, sizes and species. Kelvin Pena recently moved from Texas to Pennsylvania and found a new best friend,"Money," who just happened to come in the form of a deer. On Twitter for the past few weeks, Pena has been sharing affectionate videos that feature him hanging out with his new deer BFF. Money loves to chill … [Link]
Slashdot » Israel's SolidRun Creates Open Networking Kit Inspired By Raspberry Pi
Reader joshtops shares a VentureBeat report: SolidRun, a developer of electronic modules and PCs, said it is launching ClearFog Base kit, an off-the-shelf open development kit that enables do-it-yourself hardware enthusiasts to create their own telecom-grade routers. The kit is based on the Marvell Armada 38x SoC processor that runs on open source software based on OpenWrt. It lets enthusiasts … [Link]
Mashable » Watching videos in new Chrome for Android could save you tons of data
Good news, Android users: Google has updated Chrome to make streaming video faster and smoother, suck up less battery and reduce data usage. Improvements made to version 52 of Chrome will be "most noticeable on short videos" according to the official Google Chrome blog. Android users can download or update Chrome from the Google Play Store. SEE ALSO: Sick of Pokémon … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Tasks you can accomplish in 30 minutes or less
Today’s world is hurtling along at a rapid pace thanks to technology. Tasks that once upon a time could’ve eaten into our day are now complete in a flash, and all streamlined by our mobile devices. So why are we still waiting too long for our devices to charge? OnePlus is the next generation Android smartphone that is about to … [Link]
Mashable » Read old 'Nintendo Power' issues at the Internet Archive and instantly feel like a kid again
It may not feel quite as exciting as receiving a brand new Nintendo Power in your mailbox as a kid, but at least now you don't have to worry about spilling soda all over the spread of the next Mario game. The Internet Archive is preserving all our Nintendo Power memories by putting all the back issues online. You can flip … [Link]
Mashable » Why it matters that one of the most powerful Republicans in tech backs Hillary Clinton
There are few Republicans with a Silicon Valley background more powerful than Meg Whitman. The current CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Chairwoman of Hewlett Packard and former CEO of eBay, Whitman is also a political force, having pursued her own ambitions of becoming governor of California. Now, she's with her. SEE ALSO: Clinton's celebrity friends vs. Trump's celebrity friends Whitman issued … [Link]
Popular Science » So What Are These 'Artificial Preservatives' That McDonald's Is Nixing?
Health We took a close look at the ingredients We looked into what McDonald's actually removed from its nuggets… [Link]
Mashable » Adorable baby fox gets carefully evicted from living room
When a fox cub wasn't able to find his fox's den late one night, he snuck into an innocent family's house and made a home in their den. Animal rescuer extraordinaire Simon, who has 36 years on the job, came to the rescue and set the cutie free. Simon's voice is so calming and reassuring that he might accidentally convince … [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic footage shows Emirates plane skidding along runway
An Emirates plane crashed as it landed at Dubai International Airport. Fortunately, all 300 people on board survived the crash landing. The Boeing 777-300 was flying in from Kerala, India when it skidded across the runway, causing huge plumes of black smoke to billow from the front of the plane. Mobile phone footage captured at the scene by witnesses shows the … [Link]
WIRED » Crap’s Spontaneously Combusting in Upstate New York
The heat that builds in a manure pile kills harmful bacteria like E. coli, leaving nutrient-rich fertilizer free of pathogens. Or it erupts into fire. The post Crap's Spontaneously Combusting in Upstate New York appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Frequent Password Changes Are the Enemy Of Security, FTC Technologist Says
Though changing passwords often might seem like a good security practice, in reality, that isn't the case, says Carnegie Mellon University professor Lorrie Cranor. Earlier this year, when the Federal Trade Commission tweeted that people should "encourage" their loved ones to "change passwords often," Cranor wasted no time challenging it. From ArsTechnica's story: The reasoning behind the advice [of changing … [Link]
Mashable » US announces flag bearer for Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony
Team USA is kicking off the 2016 Rio Olympics by bestowing the honored title of flag bearer on the most decorated Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps. The decision to allow the legendary athlete to lead Team USA into Rio's Maracanã Stadium during Friday's opening ceremony is fitting since Rio is set to be Phelps' final Olympic challenge. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Jonah Hill sketch a naked guy
What are Jimmy Fallon and Jonah Hill known for if not their talents as abstract artists? On last night's episode of The Tonight Show, they proved they know their way around a canvas by drawing some fruit, each other and a nude model. The video also features a triumphant reunion between father and son: Hill claims the nude model is … [Link]
New Scientist – News » There could already be 40,000 people carrying Zika in the US
Modelling estimates suggest that many people could already have the virus in areas of the US where mosquitoes are able to spread it further [Link]
Mashable » A private spaceflight company just got approval to land a spacecraft on the moon
For the first time, the U.S. government just gave a private spaceflight company the equivalent of a passport to the moon. Moon Express, a little-known spaceflight company, announced the federal approval on Wednesday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the move in a statement. The company is aiming to send a robotic lander to the moon by the end of … [Link]
Mashable » This illustrator is giving '80s movies a gloriously modern twist
LONDON — Ever wonder how different things might have been for E.T. if he'd visited earth in 2016? Or what the duties of a modern-day RoboCop might have looked like? Well, wonder no more. The UK-based illustrator Tom Ward has combined his love of films with his graphic design skills to create a series of drawings that reimagine '80s movies in … [Link]
Mashable » Dark twist on 'Meet the Parents' means a very different ending for Gaylord Focker
Meet the Parents is the classic tale of boy meets girlfriend's family, dad freaks out in true dad fashion and everything that can possibly go wrong does. But what would the film look like if it was actually a suspenseful thriller? Less comedy, more suspense, same Gaylord Focker? We find out in this week's episode of Trailer Mix. Trailer Mix is … [Link]
Mashable » GLAAD is honoring Hannah Hart at San Francisco gala
LOS ANGELES — Hannah Hart will be honored at the upcoming GLAAD Gala in San Francisco, Mashable has exclusively learned. The LGBTQ media advocacy organization will give Hart its Davidson/Valentini Award, which recognizes LGBTQ media professionals who have "made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community." “By using her powerful platform to elevate LGBTQ stories, Hannah Hart has … [Link]
Slashdot » US Air Force Declares F-35A Ready For Combat
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Defense News: The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday declared its first squadron of F-35As ready for battle, 15 years after Lockheed Martin won the contract to make the plane. The milestone means that the service can now send its first operational F-35 formation — the 34th Fighter Squadron located at Hill Air Force … [Link]
Mashable » The Amy Winehouse foundation is opening its first female-only rehab center
LONDON — It's been five years since singer Amy Winehouse died at the age of 27 after struggling with substance abuse. SEE ALSO: 8 of the best London street art tributes to Amy Winehouse Now, the charity set up by her family wants to ensure that Amy's legacy will extend beyond her music to provide support for women struggling with … [Link]
Mashable » Live fiery crossbow fail almost brought disaster to 'America's Got Talent'
This daredevil duo might require a little more practice before going on live TV. On last night's America's Got Talent, stunt couple AmberLynn and Ryan Stock entered the quarterfinals by combining two classic sideshow attractions into one almost terrible mistake. SEE ALSO: This is why you should never, ever twerk on live TV They chose to impress Simon Cowell, Heidi … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu's TV service is coming — and now it will include Time Warner channels
Hulu’s much-anticipated online TV service just added a big partner. Time Warner announced on Wednesday that it has taken a 10 percent stake in the online video platform, a deal that will also bring a variety of popular cable channels to the bundle when it launches in early 2017. SEE ALSO: John Oliver recaps a 'topsy-turvy' Democratic National Convention Time Warner … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Record-breaking year shows Earth’s climate is in real trouble
Our planet's “annual physical” check-up finds it severely ill, with dozens of various climate records broken last year [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fleet of robots could hunt for life on icy moon Enceladus
NASA's Cassini orbiter is preparing for its death dive into Saturn, leaving behind questions about whether its watery moon is inhabited. Here's how we'll answer them [Link]
New Scientist – News » China’s Jade Rabbit moon rover dead after 31 months on surface
The probe, also known as Yutu, experienced difficulties early on in its mission, but went on to claim the record for longest operating rover on the moon [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling had the perfect response to this tweet about female orgasms
LONDON — When it comes to 140-character shutdowns, nobody is better than J.K. Rowling. She's previously taken down Donald Trump, the Westboro Baptist Church, and many, many others who were foolish enough to stand in her way. Now, she's taking on science. SEE ALSO: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter In particular, she's got beef with the … [Link]
Popular Science » How The First Private Landing On The Moon Could Move Humanity Forward
Space A conversation with the founder of Moon Express A conversation with the founder of Moon Express… [Link]
WIRED » The US Wants Space Business to Stay Laissez-Faire
Moon Express announced it has gotten permission to be the first private company to land on the moon. The post The US Wants Space Business to Stay Laissez-Faire appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » ‘Meet the Parents’ recut as a thriller is giving us 'Godfather' feels
There's nothing more scary than meeting the parents, so we decided to recut the classic Ben Stiller film Meet the Parents as the thriller it should have been. Watching Robert De Niro in action is giving us all of the Godfather feels. Does Gaylord Focker enter the circle of trust in this cut? Will Jack Byrnes' secret identity be revealed? … [Link]
Mashable » A 94-year old icon now has her own emoji, still doesn't know what that means
Everyone’s favorite fashionista, Iris Apfel, now has her own emoji. Though, as she'll admit, she doesn't use them nor does she quite understand what they are. SEE ALSO: A 94-year-old fashion icon designed your next health tracker The tastemaker and star of her own documentary, Iris, came together with I.N.C International Concepts to create custom emoji for every occasion. “I’m a … [Link]
WIRED » Crosswalk LEDs Let You Play Pokemon Go Without Dying (Maybe)
Are LED-embedded sidewalks a solution, or are they a sad acknowledgement of our obsession with phones? The post Crosswalk LEDs Let You Play Pokemon Go Without Dying (Maybe) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Detroit’s Marijuana Dispensaries Get Lit At Night
Welcome to Green Station, House of Dank, and more. The post Detroit’s Marijuana Dispensaries Get Lit At Night appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hey Sorry Everyone But You Should Probably Keep Flossing
While it’s true that evidence showing flossing improves dental health is lacking, you should probably keep doing it. The post Hey Sorry Everyone But You Should Probably Keep Flossing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Brilliant Sorcery of England’s 7-Circle Magic Roundabout
Swindon’s "magic roundabout" is a mystifying but brilliant traffic solution. The post The Brilliant Sorcery of England's 7-Circle Magic Roundabout appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How One Journalist Uses Social Media to Get Inside the Minds of ISIS
Rukmini Callimachi of The New York Times is arguably the best reporter on the world's most important beat—terrorism and jihadists. Here's how she does it. The post How One Journalist Uses Social Media to Get Inside the Minds of ISIS appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This Super Mario map of the London Underground is every Nintendo-lover's dream
LONDON — If you (a) live in London and (b) have at some point in your life played Nintendo, then it's pretty much unacceptable for you to not own a copy of this glorious London Underground map. The map is the latest in a series of Mario Maps made by Chicago-based graphic artist Robert Bacon. Copies can be purchased online for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First proof birds snooze in flight without dropping out of sky
Brain recorders fitted to 14 great frigatebirds show these birds sleep on the wing, usually while circling in rising air currents [Link]
New Scientist – News » High Court backs campaign to fund preventative HIV drug on NHS
A leading AIDS charity has won a High Court battle over whether a preventative treatment for HIV which charities say is a "game-changer" can legally be funded by the NHS [Link]
Mashable » This new ad for sanitary pads is pretty groundbreaking in its realism
The crimson wave. The time of the month. Aunt Flo. The list of period euphemisms are endless. The stigma attached to menstruation has long meant that period ads have shied away from portraying periods in a realistic way. SEE ALSO: This sanitary towel ad features blood, and people think it's empowering Bodyform's new ad seeks to challenge the stigma behind … [Link]
Slashdot » Millennials Are Less Likely To Be Having Sex Than Young Adults 30 Years Ago, Says Survey
An anonymous reader writes: A survey of nearly 27,000 people suggests that millennials are less likely to be having sex than younger adults were 30 years ago. The Guardian reports: "The research, conducted in the U.S., found that the percentage of young adults aged between 20 and 24 who reported having no sexual partner after the age of 18 increased … [Link]
Mashable » I tried aerial yoga and kind of felt like a Cirque du Soleil performer
SINGAPORE — Ask me how I usually spend my Saturday afternoons and for sure I'll tell you that it involves something to do with Netflix and nothing related to working out. For quite some time, I've been toying with the idea of aerial yoga, which is also known as anti-gravity yoga. I kept putting it off for fear that my natural … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden makes for a hilariously awful Jason Bourne stunt double
James Corden is either a very brave stunt double or a very terrible one, depending on how you want to look at it. In the clip above — filmed as a sketch for The Late Late Show — Corden visits Matt Damon on a gloriously fake version of the Bourne movie set in order to act as his stunt double … [Link]
Mashable » Hairdresser uses shorn hair to create realistic portraits
Inspect this drawing of Ironman. You might think it's a pencil sketch at first, but look closer and you'll realise that it's actually an artwork made out of shorn hair. Wang Xiaojiu, is a hairdresser in Jilin city, China, and for the past few months, he's made a habit of creating hair art with strands left behind on the salon's floor. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Done right, seabed mining could be environmentally friendly
The world is on the brink of exploiting marine mineral deposits but a legislative vacuum could lead to a destructive free-for-all [Link]
Mashable » China rolls out its massive elevated 'straddling bus'
Several months after its design was unveiled to the public, China's massive elevated bus concept is now real. The 4.8-meter-high (15.75-foot) electric bus has its carriage elevated off the ground, allowing what appears to be two lanes of cars to pass under it. 
Image: XINHUA/FACEBOOKSEE ALSO: Bus driver executes almost impossible U-turn to save the day The Chinese government showed on … [Link]
Mashable » Trampolines didn't need to be Internet-connected, but here we are
Nothing can be left unconnected in the Internet of Things-era, not even your trampoline. While you might think of it as a pretty inanimate item — a mat stretched over a bunch of springs — the Australian company Springfree Trampoline is taking its products online and turning them into interactive gaming devices. SEE ALSO: Kids hilariously reenact your favorite 'Real Housewives … [Link]
WIRED » Berliners Can Now Share Gogoro’s Swanky Electric Scooters
Gogoro’s sleek but pricey Smartscooter is the launch vehicle for Berlin's latest scooter sharing service. The post Berliners Can Now Share Gogoro’s Swanky Electric Scooters appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's 'Journey To Mars' Initiative Might Be Delayed Due To Government Audit
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Christian Science Monitor: NASA has taken bold steps toward crewed Mars exploration in recent years. But according to a new audit, the agency may be moving too hastily. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) expressed concerns this past week about the feasibility of NASA's Orion crew capsule and Space Launch System (SLS). In two … [Link]
Mashable » Are Margot Robbie's shorts the victim of a Photoshop conspiracy?
Um, guys? Margot Robbie's performance as Harley Quinn is sartorially glorious. But her shorts keep getting changing lengths. They won't stay still! The shorts should be famous only for their blatant disregard of colour matching, but are rumoured to have been photoshopped to varying lengths depending on just how accomodating specific countries are to upper thighs. SEE ALSO: Margot Robbie was … [Link]
Mashable » Salmonella outbreak finally gives us a legitimate reason to hate rockmelon
Food Standards Australia has released a warning asking consumers to step away from the fruit, amid fears of a salmonella outbreak amongst our fine rockmelon. Roughly 80 cases have been reported thus far and a product recall has been announced. The official warning outlined that pregnant women, children and the elderly should take precaution with the fruit. What are the rest … [Link]
Mashable » Prominent Bitcoin exchange hacked wiping $65 million from wallets
Prominent Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex was hacked Wednesday, leading to a rumoured loss of bitcoin worth up to $65 million. The Hong Kong company halted trading on its website, where a notice states: "Today we discovered a security breach that requires us to halt all trading on Bitfinex, as well as halt all digital token deposits to and withdrawals from Bitfinex." SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Human rights groups slam Australia's treatment of child refugees who are crying out for help on Facebook
A new joint report from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch slammed Australia's treatment of refugees — detailing the plight of detained children who have been attempting to use Facebook to expose their poor living conditions. The report alleges that over a thousand refugees, who arrive by boat and then were taken to a detention facility on the island of Nauru, … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can live in a 'Tesla town'; for the right price
You too can live in a suburb from the future. A new development in Australia is offering home owners a solar panel setup including Tesla's home battery, the Powerwall, as something a little extra. SEE ALSO: Tesla and SolarCity agree to $2.6 billion merger The YarraBend development is currently in the works for Melbourne, Australia. The 16.5 hectare (40.8 acre) site … [Link]
Slashdot » Dental Floss May Have No Medical Benefits, Says AP Report
Joe_NoOne quotes a report from Gizmodo: Flossing may not yield the protective benefits we've been told to expect. Since 1979, the federal government in the U.S. has recommended daily flossing, but by law these dietary guidelines, which are updated every five years, have to be supported by scientific evidence. Surprisingly — and without any notice — the federal government dropped … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' star Uzo Aduba once again shows off her linguistic prowess
It's official: Uzo Aduba is a master in linguistics. Just a month ago, the talented actress who plays Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in Orange is the New Black delivered a repertoire of Singlish phrases that delighted her Singaporean fans. Aduba is back again with a video message where she speaks in Filipino and fans are raving over her spot-on pronunciation. … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2318: Instagram takes a stab!
Don’t bring a filter to a knife fight! [Link]
Mashable » Magikarp is sick of your sh*t, finally stands up for itself online
Magikarp. It's been the perennial punchline throughout the Pokémon series, but the buck stops now. It was thought that the Pokémon that's weak AF and can't do much more than a "splash" attack; but its (unofficial) Twitter account is pretty excellent at throwing shade to all the haters out there. SEE ALSO: Japan sets off Pokémon fireworks to welcome summer, we're … [Link]
Mashable » MTV's 'The Hills: That Was Then, This Is Now' special made us feel the rain on our skin again
LOS ANGELES — Lauren Conrad has a new soundtrack to her life, and it doesn't include Natasha Bedingfield. That's right: The Hills star has moved on, even if nostalgic fans haven't. In honor of the reality show's 10th anniversary, MTV aired The Hills: That Was Then, This Is Now, a special featuring present-day Conrad talking about the show's best-kept secrets … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo majestically gliding across the beach is strangely calming
If you're feeling a bit frazzled, put yourself in the mind of a kangaroo. Well, not just any kangaroo, we're talking about this one, which was caught casually skipping through the waves in Yamba, Australia. The footage was originally posted on Friday by @kelly_beckwith on Instagram. We're not sure what makes this such a calm, majestic scene to watch. Maybe … [Link]
Mashable » Vintage Scandinavian Airlines food will make you furious with envy
c. 1975Dinner service aboard a Boeing 747.Image: SAS MuseetThese images, released to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Scandinavian Airlines, record the mouthwatering array of in-flight food served from the 1950s to the 1980s.The extravagant first class meals include fresh lobster, salmon and even caviar, along with entire ham legs and charcuterie arrangements carved right in the aisle by … [Link]
Slashdot » Seymour Papert, Creator of the Logo Language, Dies At 88
New submitter gwolf writes: The great educator, creator of the Logo programming language, and the enabler for computer education in the 1980s has passed away. Listing his contributions is impossible in an article summary, but the ACM has published a short in-memoriam note for him. Papert is, without exaggeration, one of the people I owe my career and life choices … [Link]
Mashable » This pillow streams music, but doesn't wake your partner
Studies have proven that, under the right conditions, music can help people sleep better. But what a pain that can be to implement without disturbing bedmates or roommates. There are headphones, but those are super uncomfortable to sleep in. Enter Zeeq, the pillow that can stream music from its interior low enough for you to hear without waking anyone else up. … [Link]
Mashable » Sean Hayes, Rosie O’Donnell added to cast of NBC's 'Hairspray Live'
BEVERLY HILLS, California — NBC's Hairspray Live continues to cast more A-list stars. At the network's Television Critics Association, the show's producers revealed that Sean Hayes will play Mr. Pinkie and Rosie O’Donnell will play the gym teacher in the upcoming live telecast. The uplifting musical comedy delves into the issues of racial segregation in Baltimore in the 1960s, a storyline … [Link]
Mashable » Dude playing Matisyahu song doesn't realize Matisyahu is right in front of him
You never know who's hanging out at your jam session. In a new video, a kid in Maui, Hawaii is playing his own rendition of "One Day," a song by rapper Matisyahu — completely unaware that the original artist is standing right in front of him. We're not just talking "in the audience." No, Matisyahu is literally right there, wearing a … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande shares two sticky new songs
It’s only been a few months since Ariana Grande dished out the decadent treat that is Dangerous Woman, but she's already delivered two sugary sweet new songs. The "Into You" singer took to Soundcloud on Tuesday to share the relentlessly upbeat "Voodoo Love" and "OG Honeymoon Ave," an alternate, pepped-up version of her Dangerous Woman opener featuring soul band The Dap … [Link]
Mashable » Tech-savvy baby does not need help playing phone game, thanks
Chill out, Dad. This baby is great at playing phone games. And she doesn't need your help. Seriously, Dad. Relax. This tiny baby, who presumably cannot yet walk, is about to beat her high score — which she can do by herself, thank you. SEE ALSO: Moocher cat gets free belly rub from box of baby chicks Is she playing Candy … [Link]
Slashdot » Top DNC Staffers Leave Following WikiLeaks Email Scandal
An anonymous reader writes from a report via USA Today: Following the leak of nearly 20,000 Democratic National Committee emails and the resignation of DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, several more staffers are leaving their positions. USA Today reports Amy Dacey, the chief executive officer of the DNC, Luis Miranda, the party's communications director, and Brad Marshall, chief financial officer, … [Link]
WIRED » Comcast Is Facing a $100 Million Lawsuit Over Its Service Plan
Bad customer service isn't a crime. But it can sure feel like an injustice. The post Comcast Is Facing a $100 Million Lawsuit Over Its Service Plan appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Large carnivores under threat as prey they depend on decline
Up to 60 per cent of prey species of iconic predators, such as the clouded leopard, are threatened, which puts them at risk of extinction, too [Link]
New Scientist – News » First diagnosis of dinosaur arthritis shows it lived in pain
The 70 million year old dinosaur must have lived in pain as it had septic arthritis, an especially nasty form of the disease caused by infection [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin Exchange Bitfinex Says It Was Hacked, Roughly $60M Stolen
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Bitfinex said late on Tuesday it has suspended trading on its exchange after it discovered a security breach, according to a company statement on its website. The company said it has also suspended deposits and withdrawals of digital currencies from the exchange. "We are investigating the breach … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: MessageBird, Synoptic, Niland, Qubole, Keuri, Dothraki Translator, Foodpairing
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Instagram Stories doesn't mean Snapchat will disappear
Right when adults are just starting to figure out Snapchat, Facebook's Instagram has taken a hard swing at what makes the app unique. With the release of Stories, users can post nearly identical content — photos covered with doodles, stickers and filters that disappear after 24 hours — on Instagram. Those images could be seen by Instagram's 300 million daily active … [Link]
Mashable » Why teens are mad at Cameron Dallas after the Teen Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES — It wouldn't be a teen awards show without some drama. At this year's Teen Choice Awards — which were held on Sunday — Vine and YouTube star Cameron Dallas found himself in the middle of two controversies. The 21-year-old, who won the Teen Choice Award for Social Media King, came under fire by fans, who called him out … [Link]
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