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.
WIRED » Here’s Your First Look at Christopher Nolan’s Epic Dunkirk
The World War II drama, which stars Tom Hardy and Mark Rylance, looks like no day at the beach. The post Here's Your First Look at Christopher Nolan's Epic Dunkirk appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Forza' players can win a real car in new ESL tournament
One top Forza player will be getting an actual, real, drivable car as the first place prize of ESL's Forza Racing Championship tournament in September. SEE ALSO: Esports creeping beyond livestreams and onto TV networks The Forza Racing Championship is kicking off with weekly competitions August 8, and is split into two different tournaments, the Open series and the Elite seriesRegistration … [Link]
WIRED » Sad Windows XP Machine Spotted at the Las Vegas Airport
Seriously, it's time to upgrade to an operating system that actually receives security updates. The post Sad Windows XP Machine Spotted at the Las Vegas Airport appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Pokémon Go API Fiasco Exemplifies Mobile API Security Concerns
It seems as though just about everyone lately is either playing or talking about the runaway phenomenon that is Pokémon Go. Pokémon Go may be one of the fastest, if not the fastest, growing mobile games the world has ever seen.
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Slashdot » Banner Health Alerts 3.7 Million Potential Victims of Hack
New submitter Netdoctor writes: Apparently Banner Health is the latest victim of a cyber attack, with the Health conglomerate reporting on two incidents in July. While not all Banner customers were affected, payment details as well as customer information were leaked, according to their news brief. Some 3.7 million people are potentially affected by the attack, including patients, health plan … [Link]
Mashable » Magician takes down argument for anti-trans bathroom laws with a simple trick
It's rare that a video can explain a complicated social issue in less than two minutes — but this video comes as close as it gets. Comedian and magician Justin Willman decided to take down ridiculous anti-trans bathroom arguments using a deceptively simple magic trick and some good old fashioned peanut butter and jelly. It's not how the peanut butter … [Link]
WIRED » It’s No Miracle Everyone Escaped That Fiery Dubai Plane Crash
The evacuation of Emirates flight EK521 is a reminder of how well modern aviation safety standards can work. The post It's No Miracle Everyone Escaped That Fiery Dubai Plane Crash appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Why the Aston Martin DB11 is one of the world's ultimate experiences
Generation Y, the millennial generation, is all about experiences. Turns out, they'd rather spend their money on travel, food and adventure than on material goods. Frankly, that inclination never really made sense to me, a millennial. A trip is fleeting and memories are fluid. But stuff … stuff is forever. Accordingly, I've filled my life with dozens of cheap used … [Link]
Mashable » First teaser for Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' will have you ducking for cover
LOS ANGELES — The first teaser for Christopher Nolan's World War II epic washed up on the shores of the internet on Thursday afternoon — and boy does it look beautiful. This is how you drop a teaser, folks! The idea of Nolan directing a go-for-broke war movie should have you drooling with anticipation for next summer, especially after the current crop … [Link]
Slashdot » Steam VR Tracking Technology Now Available To Third Parties
You will soon be able to play and try out any virtual reality game or app in StreamVR ecosystem without having to purchase HTC's VR gear. SteamVR creator Valve has announced it is opening the floodgates to a new wave to a new wave of VR peripherals. PC Gamer reports: "This tracking technology enables hardware developers to build highly precise … [Link]
Mashable » A comet got vaporized by the sun and a spacecraft watched it happen
A comet speeding at a blistering 1.3 million miles per hour through our solar system met its end this week when it flew too close to the sun. The comet was spotted on August 1 by the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft as the cosmic ball of ice and dust was hurtling toward the sun. SEE ALSO: Here are 31 … [Link]
Mashable » Daisy Ridley set for dystopian YA adaptation 'Chaos Walking'
LOS ANGELES — Lionsgate's long-gestating adaptation of Patrick Ness' popular YA book Chaos Walking just got a major shot in the arm with the addition of Star Wars: The Force Awakens heroine Daisy Ridley. The announcement was made Thursday during the studio's quarterly earnings call. Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) is directing Chaos Walking, which boasts a screenplay by Oscar winner … [Link]
Mashable » Couple 'almost passed out' attempting to put on 100 layers of clothing
Beware the trend video, friends. YouTubers De'arra and Ken got in on the "100 layers" fad by trying to pile on 100 layers of clothing — a slightly less goopy pursuit than 100 layers of makeup. "We nearly almost passed out!!!" the video's description reads. Scary. Long story short, they didn't manage the feat. But they did squeeze into 50 … [Link]
Mashable » Anthony Mackie reteams with Kathryn Bigelow for film about '60s Detroit riots
After working with Kathryn Bigelow on Best Picture winner The Hurt Locker, Anthony Mackie is set to reteam with the director for her untitled movie about the 1967 Detroit riots, Mashable has confirmed. Fresh off Star Wars: The Force Awakens, John Boyega will lead the ensemble, which also includes Jack Reynor (Sing Street), Will Poulter (The Revenant), Ben O'Toole (Hacksaw Ridge) … [Link]
WIRED » At Black Hat, a Reminder That Decryption Can’t Be Legally Mandated
At Black Hat, civil liberties lawyers explain how companies can empower themselves to fight unreasonable government requests for customer information. The post At Black Hat, a Reminder That Decryption Can't Be Legally Mandated appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watch makeup artist transform herself into Ron Swanson
Makeup guru Kiki G. used a wig, fake mustache and killer makeup skills to turn herself into Parks and Rec favorite, Ron Swanson. Full story: http://on.mash.to/2afnbUs Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Real Time, Ron Swanson, and Makeup
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Slashdot » Olympic Committee Prohibits Streaming Apps, Vines and GIFs From Its Events
An anonymous reader writes: The Olympics Committee has introduced a new set of social media guidelines for the 2016 games. Not only will streaming applications and vines be prohibited, but GIFs will be too. TechCrunch reports: "Part of the new restriction appears in the official broadcast rules (PDF), under 'Internet and Mobile Platforms': '[…] the use of Olympic Material transformed … [Link]
WIRED » Daily Fantasy Sports Win the Startup Bowl Against New York
It’s time to brush off your rosters and open your wallets: Daily fantasy sports are legal in New York after a bruising battle. The post Daily Fantasy Sports Win the Startup Bowl Against New York appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » President Obama got pumped up for his DNC speech to Eminem's 'Lose Yourself'
A new backstage look at the Democratic National Convention on Hillary Clinton's YouTube channel reveals speakers, celebrities and Clinton reveling in the electric atmosphere of the event. More importantly than all that, however, is the approximately five-second section of the video in which President Barack Obama gets loose while listening to Eminem's "Lose Yourself." SEE ALSO: 10 reasons we believe Tim … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why Americans won't be seeing the Olympic opening ceremony live
On Friday, the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics officially get underway with the opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium. But many American viewers aren't happy with NBC's decision to tape delay the opening ceremony for the U.S. broadcast. SEE ALSO: 15 dramatic storylines that make the Rio Olympics simply irresistible So what's the big deal and why is NBC doing this … [Link]
Mashable » Apple releases iOS 9.3.4 with 'important security update'
Attention iPhone and iPad owners: now is a great time to make sure your software is up to date. Apple has released iOS 9.3.4, which includes "an important security update" that the company says all iOS users should get. SEE ALSO: The 15 best features in iOS 10, in GIFs The update addresses a "memory corruption issue" and patches the Pangu … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb tries urban planning — and hotels — with 'Samara'
Airbnb is moving beyond home-sharing with a new design firm called Samara. The new initiative pushes the company into a type of urban planning, with the firm positioned to evaluate declining small towns that could benefit from an Airbnb-sponsored project. Those projects themselves, as Business Insider pointed out, look a lot like hotels or hostels. The first project is a community … [Link]
Mashable » Dressed up as the Clintons, James Corden and Denis Leary beautifully sing Trump is an 'Asshole'
In a collaboration with Denis Leary, James Corden put new words to Leary's 1990s pop hit, "Asshole," to take a swing at Donald Trump. But the duo couldn't just stop there. They even dressed up as Hillary and Bill Clinton. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, The Late Late Show, Real Time, and James Corden [Link]
Mashable » It's too hot out for this beautifully honest church to change its sign
Church signs are an art form — one that takes skill, patience and a bare minimum of physical stamina to master. Still, when it's hot out, it's hot out, and changing a sign takes work. That's why one church decided to keep it real with its congregation — and honestly, who can blame it? SEE ALSO: This ominous news report from … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Dwolla Releases New Dashboard for White Label API
Today, Dwolla released a new dashboard for White Label partners to manage customers, view transaction details, and discover business trends. All information within this interface leverages the Dwolla White Label API powering the partner’s ACH transfer integration, but provides the data in a way that aims to make it easier to manage and act upon from a business operations perspective. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Cloud Speech, Twilio, Open Humans, ButterCMS, Smooch
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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Popular Science » Air Force Declares F-35 Ready For Combat
Military The cheapest version of the most expensive fighter is almost ready for war F-35 ready… [Link]
Mashable » Blizzard is hosting the 'Overwatch' World Cup at BlizzCon 2016
The Overwatch World Cup is Blizzard's own international Overwatch tournament featuring teams from 60 different countries and regions around the world, the best of which will compete for first place at BlizzCon in November. SEE ALSO: Overwatch's growth in competitive gaming is not without speed bumps This tournament has a twist, though. Unlike other esports tournaments where teams form on their … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Discover How To Fool Tesla's Autopilot System
An anonymous reader writes from a report via CNET: Researchers from the University of South Carolina, Zhejiang University and Qihoo 360 have discovered how to fool Tesla's Autopilot sensors, according to a report from Wired. The researchers were able to trick the system into thinking an object didn't exist when it did, and that an object existed when in fact … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Affleck does not button his pants, proving that not all heroes wear capes
There are very few legitimate reasons to wear anything more complicated than sweatpants, and a movie premiere certainly is not one of them, as Ben Affleck displayed last evening in London. Affleck hit the town for the European premiere of Suicide Squad, and heroically declined to button his pants all the way. Does Batman button pants? I don't think so, buddy! … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn earnings are just fine ahead of Microsoft merger
Despite selling out for a cool $26.2 billion two months back, LinkedIn still has a job to do. And it did just fine. The professional social network reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations in revenue, driven by growth in new members and subscribers. But its results also included its largest net loss since going public in 2011. LinkedIn reported a … [Link]
Popular Science » U.S. Agency Will Lift Ban On Funding For Hybrid Animal-Human Embryos
Health Hybrids could provide invaluable research opportunities The NIH is planning to life a ban on funding on hybrid embryo research. Embryos that are part human and part animal would allow scientists to do a variety of things,… [Link]
Mashable » MSNBC throws shade at Trump's claim he watched 'nonexistent' video
MSNBC has called out Trump's claim that he watched a "top secret" video of a ransom payment. Donald Trump has been talking for a day about how he watched a video of the United States paying Iran $400 million for American hostages, and was doing so again on Thursday afternoon when MSNBC decided to call him a liar. SEE ALSO: Hillary … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Wants To Clean Up The Clickbait
Technology You won't believe what will happen to your newsfeed next! Facebook is trying to get rid of more of those awful "you won't believe what happened" headlines on your newsfeed. You know, the ones your annoying relative seems to… [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Should The DHS Designate Elections As Critical Infrastructure?
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly looking at designating elections as critical infrastructure, on par with the electricity grid or banking system, to help protect against cybersecurity threats. DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson said during a breakfast with reporters on August 3rd, "We should carefully consider whether our election system, our election process, is critical infrastructure. There is a vital … [Link]
WIRED » Intel Recalls Basis Peak Watches Because of All the Burning
You’ll want to take off that Basis Peak now. The post Intel Recalls Basis Peak Watches Because of All the Burning appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Man Get Tattooed By An Industrial Robot Arm
Technology Tatoué is in business French designers Pierre Emm and Johan da Silveira have engineered an industrial robot arm to become a tattooist. [Link]
Popular Science » Niantic Wants Pokémon Go Contact Lenses And More
Entertainment CEO has big dreams for the game It's pretty hard to argue that Pokémon Go hasn't been impactful to modern society, at least in the short term. But Game maker Niantic's CEO John Hanke apparently has a… [Link]
Mashable » Super eager dog tries to impress horses
We've all tried a little too hard to impress someone that's why this might be the most relatable dog of all time. This dog eagerly hops around the playground hoping to befriend the horses that just don't care if it's there. Luckily, we care, little dog. We care! Aziz Ansari and Jimmy Fallon read embarrassing flirty texts Dog immediately regrets … [Link]
Mashable » The internet will be a barren, GIF-less void for the Olympics
It only took McKayla Maroney a few seconds to generate one of the most memorable Olympic highlights of all time. Her vault makes for one beautiful GIF. But don't expect to see many of those during the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has issued its rules for news agencies covering the upcoming Summer games, and they're calling out all GIF makers. … [Link]
Popular Science » Netflix Releases 360° Virtual Reality Trailer for 'Stranger Things'
Entertainment This creepy content puts Netflix's foot in the virtual reality door If you haven’t started watching Netflix’s Stranger Things yet, this new virtual reality trailer may be the tipping point to get you into the SciFi, 1980’s world of… [Link]
Popular Science » Spider Colonies Are Cooperating Themselves To Death
Animals This is why we can’t have nice things But this sharing may be the reason behind massive die-offs in some of the biggest colonies. [Link]
Mashable » New screen uses your phone to make holograms
If the Tupac hologram was the stuff of your dreams, or this scene from Star Wars kind of changed your life, you're in for some good news. A startup called HoloVit has launched an Indiegogo campaign to bring holograms to a consumer audience. Even better, you'll be able to make them right from your phone, tablet or TV screen. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
WIRED » Watch Rick and Morty Reenact a Crazy Georgia Court Case
Back in June, a hilarious court transcript started making the rounds online. So Justin Roiland recreated it with the characters from his Adult Swim show. The post Watch Rick and Morty Reenact a Crazy Georgia Court Case appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Yellow Fever Is Completely Preventable, So Why Are Millions At Risk?
Health How a virus that should be under control has spread around the globe Yellow fever has infected thousands and emerged in 12 different countries. The World Health Organization now needs to ration vaccine dosages, and the virus is still… [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon and Microsoft Are Running One and Two in Two-Cloud Race
When it comes to computing capacity for public cloud services, Amazon and Microsoft are dominating the pack. According to research firm Gartner, Google is the third in this cloud race. The conclusion comes as Gartner looks into Magic Quadrant's annual report surveys, which estimates the amount and type of cloud computing services offered for rent by big companies. Fortune reports: … [Link]
Mashable » Saudi prince spent more than $5 million on two super-rare Bugattis
The new Bugatti Chiron isn't even on sale yet. And the car that the ultra-luxury French brand used to tease it, the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo, wasn't ever intended for sale. Despite that, though, both the Chiron prototype and the one-of-one Vision were auctioned off to a Saudi prince for over $5 million. SEE ALSO: Chevy found a way to make … [Link]
Popular Science » Why We Love Trashy Movies
Entertainment According to the first study of these films To find out what makes a trash film (and who’s watching them voluntarily), researchers conducted a survey. [Link]
New Scientist – News » First evidence of legendary flood reveals China’s origin story
The ancient Chinese legend passed down through generations could be based on a catastrophic Yellow river flood that we now know happened 4000 years ago [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery of why some sunflowers track the sun across skies solved
An internal clock helps young sunflowers track the sun’s movement to boost their growth – while mature plants face the dawn to lure in more pollinators [Link]
Mashable » USA basketball star comes out days before Olympics
Elena Delle Donne has taken a stand for something bigger than sports just before stepping onto the international stage. The basketball star publicly came out as gay days before the heavily favored USA women's team begins its quest for the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Delle Donne is the reigning WNBA MVP and this will be … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Soldier: 76
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]
Mashable » Possibly fearing UK competition, White House pushes new drone initiatives
The White House Office of Science and Technology held a conference on Tuesday to discuss the future of commercial drone use and announced several initiatives to encourage its growth. “We need to incorporate unmanned aircraft and their users into our culture of safety and responsibility,” Federal Aviation Association (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta said. “But we need to do it in a … [Link]
WIRED » The Obama-Biden Bromance Returns to Cheer You Up
Sick of politics, and bad news? Everyone is, but at least Joe Biden is here to give you a hug. The post The Obama-Biden Bromance Returns to Cheer You Up appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Noted feminist Barack Obama challenges men to fight sexism
If you've ever felt pressure to be the "tough" or "cool" guy, President Barack Obama has some advice: be yourself instead. Better yet, he writes in an essay for Glamour, boys and men can play an important role in rejecting society's harmful messages about masculinity, particularly the notion that "there’s a right way and a wrong way to be a man." … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Argue the US Ban on Human Gene Editing Will Leave It Behind
Alex Pearlman, reporting for Motherboard: As the biotech revolution accelerates globally, the U.S. could be getting left behind on key technological advances: namely, human genetic modification. A Congressional ban on human germline modification has "drawn new lines in the sand" on gene editing legislation, argues a paper published today in Science by Harvard law and bioethics professor I. Glenn Cohen … [Link]
Mashable » Ice cream floating on cotton candy clouds is not a dream
If brownie sundaes and frosting-stuffed croissants have become too mundane in a world filled with culinary mashups, here is soft serve ice cream lounging on gossamer beds of cotton candy. SEE ALSO: The 100 best food pairings ever This treat, offered at London's Milk Train, consists of soft serve ice cream served on…you guessed it…a pillowy cloud of cotton candy (known … [Link]
Mashable » The long journey of America's first Olympian to compete in a hijab
Ibtihaj Muhammad was a college fencer at Duke University in 2004, the year her sport — women's saber — became an Olympic event at the Games in Athens, Greece. She was more than a decade away from becoming the first American Olympian to compete wearing the hijab, a head scarf worn by many Muslim women, training for her college squad at … [Link]
WIRED » This Imaginary Trump-Ryan Convo is Officially Too Good to Miss
One comedy writer's Twitter feed has gone from funny to indispensable. The post This Imaginary Trump-Ryan Convo is Officially Too Good to Miss appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Monsoon Conditions In Guam Send Global Hawks To Okinawa
Military A drier perch for fancy spy drones. Storm relocates drones. [Link]
Mashable » ABC orders more shows for app, including one from Viola Davis' production company
BEVERLY HILLS, California — ABC announced it is ordering second installments for some of its digital first shows. Forever 31, which is created by and stars comedian Iliza Shlesinger, I Can Find $3000 In Your Home, which stars eBay millionaire Linda Lightman, and Newborn Moms, which is created by and stars Aurorora Browne and Nadine Djoury, will remain fixtures on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Transgender Olympians in Rio don’t have an unfair advantage
The evidence shows that transgender women won’t outcompete other female athletes, says Yannis Pitsiladis, a member of the IOC’s scientific commission [Link]
Slashdot » US Judge Dismisses Part of Alibaba Counterfeit Goods Lawsuit
Reuters reports: A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed part of a lawsuit filed last year by Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other luxury brands accusing Alibaba Group Holding Ltd of promoting the sale of counterfeit goods. U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel in Manhattan dismissed racketeering claims asserted by brands owned by Paris-based Kering SA, saying their complaint failed to allege … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrities speak out against police violence in new #SomedayIsToday campaign
People of color have long found power and resilience in the words "We shall overcome someday." But a new PSA asks a harrowing question as an extension of that championed line: When? In a powerful video by filmmaker Tommy Oliver and hosted by racial justice action group Campaign Zero, famous people of color including Meagan Good and Marlon Wayans recite the words … [Link]
Mashable » Rebel Wilson to star in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' remake
Does Rebel Wilson have what it takes to be a dirty rotten scoundrel?The Pitch Perfect actress is attached to star in a gender-flipped remake of MGM's 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mashable has confirmed.The original starred Steve Martin and Michael Caine as two con men out to swindle an heiress out of her fortune. Wilson will be paired with another comedic actress … [Link]
Popular Science » What Does A Mine in England Have In Common With Mars?
Space Looking for life in weird places Boulby mine in the United Kingdom is a working mine, where workers remove salt and potash (a fertilizer ingredient) from the ground. [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's Autopilot couldn't stand up to these hackers
A driver of a Tesla Model S died in early May when both he and his car's semi-autonomous Autopilot system failed to see a tractor trailer crossing in front of the car on a highway in Florida. While it seemed like the perfect storm of real-world chance versus automotive high tech, it turns out not just an unlikely blend of coincidence … [Link]
Mashable » Olympics-eve report accuses USA Gymnastics of failing to protect kids from sexual abuse
One day before the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympics, an investigative report accuses USA Gymnastics of failing to protect children from sexual predators by "routinely" brushing aside allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated by coaches against young athletes. USA Gymnastics is among the most high-profile Olympic-sport federations in the United States. Based in Indianapolis but operating nationwide, its long list of … [Link]
Mashable » ABC Entertainment President talks potential 'Star Wars' show, 'Bachelor' franchise diversity
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Could Star Wars come to ABC? According to Channing Dungey, ABC Entertainment President, it's a definite possibility. “As a fan, I would absolutely love to say yes,” Dungey said during the network's Television Critics Association presentation on Thursday. “We have had conversations, and we will continue to have conversations with Lucasfilm. It would be wonderful to extend the franchise.” … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone' deck guide: How to knock them out fast with the OTK Warrior
Welcome to the Hearthstone Meta Update, where you’ll find a review of one of the most powerful or exciting decks currently in competitive play. This week, we’re looking at OTK Warrior. Learn how to build and play this deck, and be a little more prepared to climb the ladder. There’s a fun shock value in playing a one-turn-kill deck in Hearthstone. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Will Niantic Cease and Desist Letter Mark the End of Unauthorized Pokemon Go APIs?
Niantic (Pokemon Go creator) has issued a cease and desist letter to the developer of the most popular Pokemon Go API. This could mark the end of Pokemon Go bots (programs that automate game play for Pokemon Go). As Pokemon Go became an overnight smash hit, a number of unauthorized APIs to automate play popped up, and many anticipated that … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Biden's birthday gift to President Obama is the stuff of friendship dreams
There’s only one thing Joe Biden loves more than ice cream: his BFF Barack. So for President Obama's 55th birthday on Thursday, Biden tweeted a photo of a skillfully woven friendship bracelet — a gift any camper knows is reserved for best friends only and not to be taken lightly. SEE ALSO: Joe Biden unleashes a glorious trademark burn at Democratic … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Security Must Come First in Fintech
The rise of fintech was more like an explosion – thousands of new apps suddenly sprung onto the market and fundamentally changed how we interact with our finances and the financial institutions we put in charge of them. While there’s never been a question about whether fintech requires first-rate security, scale has made it a focus now more than ever … [Link]
Mashable » 3 tips for anyone who doesn't want to work in the field they majored in
If you find yourself wondering why you majored in psychology, philosophy or biology when the truth is, none of those are fields you care to pursue, you’re in good company. The nagging feeling that you’re not suited for what you just spent four or more years studying doesn’t often go away—it just continues to grow with time. You can’t ignore it. … [Link]
WIRED » Oliver Stone’s Anti-Cell Phone PSA Is So Very Oliver Stone
The director says the devices will be "our undoing." He also really, really wants you to turn your dang phone off off while you're at the movies. The post Oliver Stone's Anti-Cell Phone PSA Is So Very Oliver Stone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' survived development hell
Few movies make it past the dreaded process of development hell. Just ask Gene Roddenberry, Darren Aronofsky and Dan Aykroyd. However, fans will see a film that survived this process when The Dark Tower opens next February. So why did it take so long to get to the big screen? Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Books, Entertainment, and … [Link]
WIRED » The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire
This video shows a wind turbine on fire making a crazy helix. Here's how to model this motion in 3D. The post The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » US Copyright Office Sides With Cable Companies Against FCC's Set Top Rules
An anonymous reader writes: The United States Copyright Office has sided with cable companies in their fight against a Federal Communications Commission plan to boost competition in the TV set-top box market. The FCC proposal would force pay-TV providers to make channels and on-demand content available to third parties, who could then build their own devices and apps that could … [Link]
Popular Science » Three Zika Vaccines Show Success In Animal Models
Health A study on monkeys shows potential for the vaccines to help humans The Zika virus, which has run rampant throughout South America has just recently popped up in a small outbreak in Florida, where cases of the virus were confirmed to… [Link]
Popular Science » 3D-Printed Mars Colonies Are Coming To The Mojave Desert
Space A workshop this fall will fine-tune potential designs A colony (or three) fit for life on Mars is about to take shape in the Mojave Desert. [Link]
Mashable » Sharks in Australia devoured an entire whale carcass in three days
Footage shows over 30 sharks feeding on a whale carcass in Australia. A father and son duo told the local news that the sharks had been there for three days. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Australia, Real Time, Shark, and Australian [Link]
Mashable » Next week's Perseid meteor shower could be like no other
The Perseid meteor shower — which is expected to hit its peak during the overnight hours from August 11 to August 12 — is usually considered one of the most spectacular annual light shows of the year. This year, however, it's going to be particularly impressive. Scientists are forecasting that the 2016 Perseid peak will feature an "outburst," with meteor rates … [Link]
Mashable » LG will announce first Android 7.0 Nougat phone on Sept. 6
Having choices is great. Samsung's releasing its impressive Galaxy Note 7 later this month, the new iPhones are coming next month and now LG's announced it'll also unveil a new phone in early September. The LG V20, which the company half-assedly announced — but didn't show — early last week, will debut in San Francisco on Sept. 6. SEE ALSO: LG … [Link]
Popular Science » Forgotten Cold War Waste Will Re-emerge With Global Warming
Environment Before this century’s end, toxins, radioactive material will come back to haunt us In 1951, the United States government made a pact with the Danish government to begin building camps and testing sites throughout Greenland to protect themselves from… [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's New Anti-Clickbait Algorithm Buries Bogus Headlines
Facebook is going to make some changes to its newsfeed, again, it said on Thursday. The company is now having another go at sweeping clickbait news stories away from people's newsfeed. The move comes as the social networking giant struggles to entice many people from coming back to its service every few hours. Under the new changes to the feed … [Link]
Mashable » Sasha Obama is working a chill and normal summer job
Listen up, rebellious teens: even Sasha Obama had to find a summer job. The younger Obama daughter and Ryan Reynolds fan was spotted working a shift at Nancy's, a seafood restaurant on Martha's Vineyard, reported the Boston Herald. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama's Democratic convention speech probably made your mom text you Of course, since this is Sasha Obama, she's accompanied to … [Link]
Mashable » A terrifying skywalk opens to the public in China.
A new glass walkway opened to the public in China this week. The terrifying walkway spans 100 meters along the side of Tianmen Mountain in Hunan's Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Brave visitors have dared to walk on the glass pathway, looking down at the scenes below from 4,600 feet in the air. Tourists cling to the rails not looking down while … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Star Wars' Has a New Ship: The U-Wing
Entertainment The gunship will appear in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Star Wars has a long history of alphabetically-named spacecraft, and the newest ship in the galaxy follows that rule to the letter. The U-Wing will make its first… [Link]
Mashable » Not everyone loves hiking in Alaska, according to this logbook
The majesty of nature is lost on some people. While hiking the Gavan Hill trail in Sitka, Alaska, a couple of hikers found a logbook in a hut at the top of a mountain trail that recorded two very different experiences. SEE ALSO: 10 One-Star Yelp Reviews of Majestic National Parks While one group apparently enjoyed one brisk hike from Baranof … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Matt Bomer in a funny clip from new Comedy Central, Kids at Play series
LOS ANGELES — Comedy Central, Kids at Play and L/Studio are giving press junkets a comedic twist with the new series Junketeers. The multi-platform series, which launched Thursday, stars Brian Unger, Barak Hardley, Austin Lyon, Phil Augusta Jackson, and Amanda Lund as celebrity journalists as they hit the junket circuit. The result: Absurd and hilarious interviews with A-listers such as Josh … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » API Updates Shine in Apache Spark 2.0 Release
Of the many new features that have arrived with the 2.0 release of Apache Spark, the API updates may be the headliner. Yes, Apache flattened the Lambda architecture and improved performance, but the new Structured Streaming API and the consolidation of the DataFrame and Dataset APIs have caught the most attention.
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Mashable » Facebook changes its News Feed to crack down on clickbait — again
If there's one constant at Facebook it's that your News Feed will change. The company is once again adjusting the algorithm that powers News Feed. The changes are (again) aimed at reducing the amount of "clickbait" in users' feeds. SEE ALSO: First look at Facebook's massive new R&D lab With the changes, which will arrive over the next couple weeks, Facebook … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Just Released An Addictive New Mars Rover Game
Space Can you drive the rover, or will you break it? On my first several attempts at driving the Mars Rover, I managed to break its wheels multiple times, and send the multi-million dollar rover into an ignominious… [Link]
Mashable » Gwyneth Paltrow joins Apple's new show about apps
Oscar-winner, Goop-creator and publishing mogul Gwyneth Paltrow is going to be a mentor on Apple’s upcoming reality series, Planet of the Apps. VaynerMedia’s Gary Vaynerchuk and will.i.am have also joined the show as advisers. A reality-competition show that will focus on “the app economy,” Planet of the Apps is Apple’s first television show. SEE ALSO: Apple's App Store just had its … [Link]
Mashable » Stream Britney Spears' experimental new song 'Private Show'
Britney Spears said her upcoming ninth studio album, Glory, will be "very different" and "not what you would think at all," and judging by its second single, she wasn't kidding. "Private Show," which is streaming now, is nothing whatsoever like its predecessor, the G-Eazy-featuring "Make Me." It brings together doo-wop, bubbly pop and some Gwen Stefani-esque chanting and blends it all … [Link]
Mashable » Dish introduces trimmed-down $29 cable pack
Dish Network is trying to please cord-cutters by tempting them to keep the cord. The satellite TV company is offering a "skinny" version of its traditional TV package for about half the price of its current plans. The service is the new "Flex Pack skinny bundle," a plan advertised at $39.99 that comes with 50 channels and the option for one … [Link]
Mashable » We asked an Olympian what it's like to spend 4 years training for Rio
LONDON — The countdown until the official opening of the Rio 2016 Olympics is officially on. First-time Olympians are gearing up for the most exciting and career-defining games of their lives so far. SEE ALSO: Female Olympians pose naked in tribute to the bodies that helped them achieve their goals But, the Olympic journey didn't begin here for most Olympians. Far … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Census Stirs Up Storm of Privacy Concerns
An anonymous reader writes: Next week over 20 million Australians will take part in a mandatory government census. While such data-gathering exercises are usually uncontroversial, some significant changes to the process of collecting the 2016 data — and in particular the way in which personally-identifying information will be retained for long periods (possibly indefinintely) — have left many privacy advocates … [Link]
New Scientist – News » AI reads your tweets and spots when you’re being sarcastic
From advertisers to intelligence agencies, many organisations are interested in tracking our opinions online. Computers that learn to spot sarcasm will make this even easier [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby monkeys smile while fast asleep dreaming sweet dreams
Videos of sleeping baby Japanese macaques show they smile much more than human babies. Are they having sweeter dreams? [Link]
Popular Science » Artificial Leaf Scrubs Carbon, Makes Fuel
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Popular Science » An Amish Environment Protects Against Asthma, New Research Shows
Health Dust rich in farm animal microbes may give immune system a boost On Amish farms, microbes from livestock get into house dust and strengthen kids’ immune systems. [Link]
Mashable » It's Barack Obama's birthday and Twitter users think he's their dad
Today is our dad's- I mean President Barack Obama's 55th birthday. Some of his childre- I mean citizens used Twitter to wish a happy 55th birthday to their loving fathe- I mean President. SEE ALSO: Here's Michelle Obama wiping something off Barack's nose Look, you can't blame us for wishing Barack Obama was our dad sometimes. He's great with kids, he … [Link]
Mashable » Super long camera zoom goes from city street to moon’s surface
Just your daily reminder that the technology is incredibly impressive. Facebook user Daniel Pelletier posted a video to his MAD Photos page of a long, long zoom which starts on a Quebec street and begins escalating from there. It goes 0-100 pretty fast, and we're soon on the surface of the moon. SEE ALSO: A private spaceflight company just got approval … [Link]
Geek Culture » Crazy fireworks festival In Thailand!
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Mashable » This is what happens when 3 British grannies try weed for the first time
LONDON — It's only been a week since the UK's Channel 4 began showing Naked Attraction, the nude dating show that's drummed up so much conversation online, but the network may already have gone and surpassed itself. SEE ALSO: The 10 best weed strains to wake 'n' bake The video above is from a new show called A Granny's Guide … [Link]
Popular Science » QuadRKT Drone Makers Raising Funds For Bigger, Missile-Shaped Version
Aviation Quads and ends Weird rocket-shaped drone. [Link]
WIRED » 7 Cities Transforming Their Rivers From Blights to Beauties
From Chicago to Medellin, Rivers are becoming about fun, not sewage, industry, and flood control The post 7 Cities Transforming Their Rivers From Blights to Beauties appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » New Attack Steals SSNs, E-mail Addresses, and More From HTTPS Pages
Security researchers at KU Leuven have discovered an attack technique, dubbed HEIST (HTTP Encrypted Information can be Stolen Through TCP-Windows), which can exploit an encrypted website using only a JavaScript file hidden in a maliciously crafted ad or page. ArsTechnica reports: Once attackers know the size of an encrypted response, they are free to use one of two previously devised … [Link]
Mashable » Dog immediately regrets playing with human's slip 'n slide
And he's gone! One of the best things about dogs is that they're always willing to participate. They're the perfect pet for people who like to get out of the house and go on an adventure. Unfortunately for this pup, it chose the exactly wrong moment to partake and was accidentally launched into a lake after it walked in front … [Link]
Mashable » Shaq assembles an 'Overwatch' dream team under NRG Esports
As the North American finals approached in the first ever international Overwatch tournament, former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal called out to one of the top Overwatch squads in the U.S. to come play for his team — NRG. The team that NRG acquired is led by one of the most popular Overwatch streamers in the world, Brandon "Seagull" Larned, who used … [Link]
Mashable » Aziz Ansari and Jimmy Fallon read embarrassing flirty texts
We've all sent flirty text messages we're not proud of. Luckily, Jimmy Fallon and Aziz Ansari are here to read them on television. Yes, nearly every textual faux pas is covered here: sending multiple messages in a row, verbose declarations of love after one date, weird grammar — even the classically obtuse "angel"/"angle" mixup. If anything, this is a lesson … [Link]
New Scientist – News » What Donald Trump has said about science – and why he’s wrong
The presidential candidate has spoken out against windmills, light bulbs and vaccines on Twitter. We check the science behind some of his more memorable statements [Link]
Mashable » Jared Leto follows his heart, buys his dream jacket
Jared Leto is a complex actor with big dreams — one of them being to rock this green Gucci jacket. On Wednesday the actor followed his heart and made a bold fashion statement at the London Suicide Squad movie premiere, which led some to compare him to fashion icons like Buddy the Elf, residents of Emerald City and a tube of … [Link]
Mashable » New iPhone 7 leak corroborates bigger camera, no headphone jack
Remember when Apple would hop on stage and unveil an iPhone that you hadn't already seen in a hundred internet leaks? Who are we kidding? That hasn't happened since the 2009 release of the iPhone 3GS. Since then, every new iPhone has been leaked months ahead of official announcements. A fresh batch of iPhone 7 (or iPhone 6SE, if some rumors … [Link]
WIRED » A California City Is Fending Off Zika by Releasing 40,000 Mosquitoes Every Week
As disease-carrying mosquitoes continue their march across the United States, communities are experimenting with new ways to keep the vectors under control. The post A California City Is Fending Off Zika by Releasing 40,000 Mosquitoes Every Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » New Apple Olympics ad will give you chills in the best way possible
It's been a tough four years for the human family since the last summer Olympics. We've seen our share of violence, heartache and divisiveness, much of it focusing on our perceived differences. Entitled The Human Family — Shot on the iPhone, Apple's latest commercial for its iPhone 6s and 6s Plus focuses not so much on one of the Cupertino … [Link]
Popular Science » Is This What the iPhone 7 Looks Like?
Gadgets If so, definitely no headphone jack Youtuber Unbox Therapy claims to have a mock-up of the iPhone 7 Plus and, if it's legitimate, it answers a lot of questions about how the new iPhone will set itself… [Link]
Slashdot » Japanese Olympic Champion Racks Up $5,000 Bill Playing Pokemon Go in Brazil
An anonymous reader writes: A Japanese Olympics star has blamed Pokemon Go after being hit with a 500,000 yen (about $5,000) bill in roaming charges from his carrier. Artistic gymnast Kohei Uchimura, who won gold at the 2012 Games in London and is the reigning world champion, said he only downloaded the game after arriving in Sao Paulo to train … [Link]
Popular Science » One Shipping Company Is Ditching Carbon Emissions For HighTech Sailing
Environment Going old school with some new tools On July 28, a two-masted gaff rigged schooner set sail from the German town of Elsfleth for two-week journey around the jutting Danish peninsula to the German port… [Link]
Mashable » An Armenian startup wants to make a marketplace for autonomous bots
Pegor Papazian imagines a world that doesn't yet exist. It's a digital world filled with digital denizens who go about their lives working, interacting and paying their bills. That's what Papazian wants to create with Bazillion Beings, the startup he founded out of his home country of Armenia. The company is working on a platform for bots that is meant to … [Link]
Mashable » Melting Greenland ice sheet will soon unearth waste from long-forgotten Cold War-era military base
In 1967, the U.S. decommissioned a military base that had been constructed underneath the Greenland Ice Sheet. In doing so, the military removed a portable nuclear reactor that had helped power the 200-person base, but left the rest of the waste there, from gasoline to PCBs and nuclear coolant water. At the time, the U.S., along with their Danish partners who … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's businesses might be struggling during his campaign
Donald Trump's name may be all over the news, but the free media attention isn't necessarily helping his business empire. At least that's what Foursquare found in a data analysis of foot traffic around Trump-branded properties including hotels, casinos and golf courses in the United States. Foursquare, you might remember, began as a check-in app that quickly rose to App Store … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Neon Fever Dream' Is The Craziest Burning Man Story That Never Happened
Entertainment 'Cumulus' author Eliot Peper fills the Black Rock Desert with intrigue t I feel like I just survived the craziest Burning Man ever thanks to Neon Fever Dream, a new espionage novel… [Link]
Mashable » Enormous Pokémon statue appears out of nowhere in New Orleans
You can catch 'em all — but that doesn't mean you can bring every Pokémon home. In New Orleans this weekend, residents of the Lower Garden neighborhood woke up to discover a gigantic 'Pokemonument' in Coliseum Musuem park. The bronze statue, probably celebrating the Pokémon Go craze, appears to have put up anonymously overnight, and police currently have no plans to … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music on Android drops its "beta" status
Apple Music for Android has graduated out of "beta" status after its introduction in November 2015. Version 1.0.0 of the app is now available to download from the Google Play Store for Android devices running 4.3 and higher. SEE ALSO: Britney Spears' new album 'Glory' will drop this month There aren't many new noteworthy updates to Android's Android Music app. The … [Link]
Mashable » Missing garden gnome returns home after 8-month adventure
Bev York of British Columbia, Canada, was puzzled when her garden gnome Leopold mysteriously disappeared one day. She was even more confused when the gnome was returned eight months later with a book chronicling his adventures. SEE ALSO: From the Pacific to the Atlantic: One man's 3,000 mile walk across America As reported by Canada's Global News, York suddenly noticed the … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Should Stop Selling Four-Year-Old Computers
It's been a while since Apple upgraded its MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Pro models. Four years, one month, and twenty-four days, to be exact, in case of the MacBook Pro. Apple is inexplicably still selling the exact same models for its Mac line that it introduced in 2012. Pretty much every Windows OEM has had an Intel Skylake-powered … [Link]
Mashable » Target makes up with Amazon, restocks its gadgets
Target and Amazon have come to a truce. Four years after booting Amazon's tablets, Kindles and other gadgets from its shelves, Target restocked the devices this week. Target rid its stores and website of the products in 2012, in a move that fought Amazon's growing dominance. The company worried that customers might buy a tablet in Target and then never return, … [Link]
WIRED » Earthquakes in the Cape Verde Islands Could Signal an Explosive Eruption to Come
Earthquakes at Brava in the Cape Verde Islands mean it could be waking up after millennia of quiet. Also, eruptions in Indonesia are disrupting air traffic. The post Earthquakes in the Cape Verde Islands Could Signal an Explosive Eruption to Come appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Canadian Lab Simulates Riding A Plane
Aviation Engineers test a model air cabin to improve airplane experience The National Research Council of Canada is building a lab in Ottawa to simulate air travel. [Link]
Mashable » 16-bit classic Disney games now on Mac and PC
Remember when licensed animated movie tie-in games weren't the worst thing in the world? It seems game distribution service Gog.com remembers, as its re-releasing three 16-bit classic Disney titles currently only available on dusty cartridges or nebulously legal emulation. You can download Aladdin, The Lion King and The Jungle Book's game tie-ins for PC, Mac and Linux from GOG starting Thursday … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears wakes up Jimmy Kimmel in the middle of the night
When you hear a sound in the night, it's usually just the wind. Whatever it is, it's almost never the sound of Britney Spears and a dance crew pranking you in your deep sleep — unless you're Jimmy Kimmel. After removing his mouthguard and rubbing the sleep from his eyes, Kimmel acknowledged the greatness of the prank on last night's … [Link]
Mashable » Would I know by now if I'm going to the Olympics?
I know that the Olympic Opening Ceremony is going to be this Friday in Rio de Janeiro. It’s an easy Google search However, when I searched “Am I going to the Olympics?” I found no conclusive results If you haven’t watched it, the Olympics are a two-week long athletic competition featuring teams from around the world. (The event is sort of regarded … [Link]
Mashable » New Twitter ads let brands bait fans into tweeting
Twitter is giving advertisers a new way to bait users into spreading their message. The social network released a type of ad on Thursday that unlocks pieces of exclusive brand content — such as movie trailers, recipes or interviews — when replied to or retweeted. SEE ALSO: Twitter is using emoji to show you ads, so maybe cool it with the … [Link]
Slashdot » Average Broadband Speed in US Rises Above 50 Mbps For First Time
Internet speeds are getting faster in the United States, especially in cities such as Kansas City, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, and Phoenix, according to a new Speedtest Market Report. The report, by Ookla's popular service, found that fixed broadband customers saw the biggest jump in performance this year with download speeds achieving an average of over 50Mbps for the first … [Link]
WIRED » DNC Breach Rallies Hackers To Clinton’s Side in Vegas
Trump’s dangerous remarks on cybersecurity have led to the first-ever political fundraiser at one of America's biggest hacker conferences. The post DNC Breach Rallies Hackers To Clinton's Side in Vegas appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Guy Made One of the Year’s Best Albums From YouTube Sounds
A new doc examines how the Range, aka James Hinton, takes amateur musical performances and uses them to create shimmering, spectral electronic-pop songs. The post This Guy Made One of the Year's Best Albums From YouTube Sounds appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hackers Fool Tesla S’s Autopilot to Hide and Spoof Obstacles
Researchers try out methods of jamming and spoofing the car's radar, ultrasonic sensors, and cameras—with disturbing results. The post Hackers Fool Tesla S's Autopilot to Hide and Spoof Obstacles appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How breastfeeding can help address some of the world's biggest inequalities
What if mothers could tackle some of the world's most pervasive problems simply by feeding their babies? Breastfeeding advocates argue they can. August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, with the first week dubbed World Breastfeeding Week — an annual observance to highlight the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants across the globe. And many of those benefits, advocates say, can help … [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Use a Particle Accelerator to Image Hidden Degas Painting
Science Art meets science Not all paintings start with a blank canvas. [Link]
Popular Science » Maggots Raised On Chicken Blood Could Save Darwin's Finches
Animals Conservation can be gross The alien invader started with the youngest and most vulnerable in the population. [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Recalls Basis Peak Smartwatches Due To Overheating
Deathspawner writes: Intel's Basis has just sent an email to customers who own a Basis Peak smartwatch with some bad news: it's being recalled. In mid-June, Basis admitted that its flagship (and only) smartwatch had the chance to overheat, and then asked them to wait for a firmware update. Ultimately, a firmware update couldn't have been issued that wouldn't have … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beyond drugs: the war on lifestyle disease needs new tactics
If we rely solely on medical sciences to get us out of a global epidemic of "lifestyle" disease, we will fail, warns Luke Allen [Link]
New Scientist – News » Being fat in middle age may shrink your brain’s white matter
People who are overweight have less white matter in their brains, making them look a decade older – an effect that doesn’t seem to kick in until middle age [Link]
Mashable » Olympic snowboarder dons Pikachu costume, busts out some glorious tricks
Pikachu is already pretty hard to catch, but imagine how much more difficult he'd be if he knew how to escape via snowboard. For his latest video, Olympic snowboarder Jamie Nicholls has filmed himself performing some tricks and jumps in a gigantic Pikachu costume. SEE ALSO: Someone has dyed their dog to look like Pikachu and we all need to … [Link]
Mashable » New law bars employers from asking for your salary history
If you're looking for a big bump in salary, try applying for jobs in Massachusetts. The state is the first to bar employers from asking your salary history before offering a job, thanks to a law signed Monday. The regulation is part of broader equal pay legislation meant to narrow the gap between the 79 cents women make for every dollar … [Link]
Mashable » People are talking about mental illness and terrorism after London knife attack
LONDON — In the wake of a deadly knife attack in central London, much of the discussion online has centred on the police citing mental health as a "significant factor" in the case. Fears of terrorism are high as police have warned that a terror attack in the UK is almost inevitable following attacks in France and Germany. But with police … [Link]
Mashable » Nucleus debuts first Alexa-enabled touchscreen video device
The rollout of Amazon Alexa-enabled devices that transcend the Echo continues to grow, this time with its first touchscreen video device called Nucleus. Roughly the size of a tablet (9 inches x 7 inches and just 2.1 pounds), the Nucleus combines touchscreen video screens with embedded cameras that can be accessed via app on your smartphone, allowing you to communicate with … [Link]
Mashable » Daisy Ridley leaves Instagram following online abuse over gun violence post
LONDON — Daisy Ridley appears to have deactivated her Instagram account after she received online abuse over a message she posted about gun violence. SEE ALSO: Daisy Ridley reveals struggle with endometriosis and sends a positive message The Star Wars actress, who has previously been something of a regular poster, no longer has a presence on the social media platform. 
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WIRED » Inside the Online School That Could Radically Change How Kids Learn Everywhere
“Virtual schools" are on the rise, but studies find they're not doing a good job. Now one school in New Hampshire is pointing the way to online ed's future. The post Inside the Online School That Could Radically Change How Kids Learn Everywhere appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Suicide Squad Kinda Sucks. But Hey, So Does 2016
In a summer that's kind of sucked, the latest DC Comics adaptation fits right in. But maybe not in the way you'd think. The post Suicide Squad Kinda Sucks. But Hey, So Does 2016 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Pokémon Go Is Evolving the App Store Into a Money Monster
Apple found itself a lucky egg. The post Pokémon Go Is Evolving the App Store Into a Money Monster appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Guardians Vol. 2 Doesn’t Have the Stones—Literally
Also, the Rocketeer may be returning to the big screen and even more people will be attending Spider-Man's homecoming. The post Cape Watch: Guardians Vol. 2 Doesn't Have the Stones—Literally appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s New Squirt Gun Emoji Hides a Big Political Statement
With iOS 10, Apple is entering the conversation around gun control. The post Apple’s New Squirt Gun Emoji Hides a Big Political Statement appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » If You Want to Study Disease, the Olympics Are Where to Be
Epidemiologists work to prevent epidemics, but they also can’t study really epidemics without one happening. Mass gatherings like the Olympics are a learning opportunity. The post If You Want to Study Disease, the Olympics Are Where to Be appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Grover is all-in for the Olympics' Team Refugees
On Saturday, August 6, Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini will make history when she participates in the women's 100 meter butterfly at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. It will be the first time an athlete has competed as a member of a team comprised of refugees. SEE ALSO: 15 dramatic storylines that make the Rio Olympics simply irresistible As the the Olympics … [Link]
WIRED » The Electric Skateboard Company That Would Take Over the World
With the second in its lineup of electric longboards finally available, Boosted hopes to be the new way you get everywhere. The post The Electric Skateboard Company That Would Take Over the World appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » London might be getting a 'Fellatio Cafe' and people have some very strong feelings
LONDON — There have been plenty of oddly themed cafe startups in London over the last couple of years, but this one really takes the craze to a whole other level. Forget about the Blobfish Cafe and the cereal cafe — there's now a cafe in the works that would actually involve customers receiving oral sex while they drink their macchiatos. … [Link]
Slashdot » CP/M Creator Gary Kildall's Memoirs Released As Free Download
An anonymous reader writes from IEEE Spectrum: The year before his death in 1994, Gary Kildall — inventor of the early microcomputer operating system CP/M — wrote a draft of a memoir, "Computer Connections: People, Places, and Events in the Evolution of the Personal Computer Industry." He distributed copies to family and friends, but died before realizing his plans to … [Link]
Mashable » Line's Pokémon stickers will raise funds for children affected by Japan's natural disasters
Messaging app Line is chalking up karma points with their latest sticker release. On Tuesday, the Japanese company released a new set of Pokémon-themed stickers, with all proceeds going towards the charity, Chance for Children. The organisation was set up in 2011 to help Japanese children affected by the country's natural disasters. SEE ALSO: Line is set for a billion dollar … [Link]
Mashable » BBC weather presenter goes into hysterical laughing fit live on air
LONDON — Something really, really tickled Louise Lear before her Wednesday evening weather report. SEE ALSO: Barely pronounceable Welsh place names are no match for this weatherman The presenter — who had clearly already been giggling quite a bit before the camera was on her — attempted to explain the weather situation in Scotland, but literally couldn't stop her hysterical laughter … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can polio success help India improve its public health?
The legacy of polio eradication gives India a golden opportunity to fix its scandalously poor healthcare system. Will it take it? [Link]
Mashable » Artist paints heart-warming portraits of cult pop culture figures, minus the irony
Fran Drescher. David Letterman. Ace Ventura (pet detective). Immortal figures of our time, oft seen as Tumblr GIFs, they deserve to be immortalised in adoring portraits. Fortunately, Melbourne-based artist Jessirose Streker has already done it. She's behind a project called "Portraits i painted of inspirational figures from around thw world." SEE ALSO: This Londoner is transforming commuters into Renaissance-style paintings Yes, … [Link]
Slashdot » Moon Express Gets FAA Approval For Lunar Mission In 2017
coondoggie quotes a report from Network World: The Federal Aviation Administration this week granted permission to a privately-held space firm to launch a robotic spacecraft to the moon. Moon Express expects to launch its MX-1 spacecraft on a two-week mission to the lunar surface in 2017. The MX-1, which is about as large as a suitcase will include instruments and … [Link]
Mashable » Australia backflips on climate science approach but the damage may be done
Australian scientists may be suffering from a case of whiplash. After deep funding cuts to the country's peak science body provoked international outcry in early 2016, the first move of the new science minister appears to be something of a reversal. SEE ALSO: Heat wave-related anthrax outbreak in Siberia kills young boy, thousands of reindeer On Thursday, Minister Greg Hunt appeared … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore prime minister's wife went to the White House with a student-designed $10 clutch
SINGAPORE — Forget the Birkin and 2.55. This season's It-bag is a S$14.80 ($10) dinosaur-printed clutch designed by a 19-year-old Singaporean, and it's all thanks to prime minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife, Ho Ching. Ho who is currently accompanying Lee on his state visit to the White House, was photographed on Tuesday carrying the blue fabric clutch while being escorted by … [Link]
Mashable » Newsreader trying to 'rap' to a Vanilla Ice report is something your dad would totally do
After something to cringe over? Bad "rapping" will do just that. We're guessing Australian newsreader Peter Hitchener is no Vanilla Ice fan. And not because the 'Ice Ice Baby' rapper lost his cool at airport staff in Atlanta recently. Hitchener's terrible rhyming could only be driven by pure contempt. That's how bad it is. Similar your dad trying to rap … [Link]
Mashable » iRobot Braava Jet is an effective, affordable mop
Modern home cleaning robots are stuffed with cutting edge technology. They can see, communicate with apps, charge themselves and, of course, do the cleaning for you. The best of them are also almost $1,000. So it's reassuring to see a new, relatively smart cleaning mop and broom arrive at what the late Steve Jobs once called a magical price for consumer … [Link]
Mashable » Adele shares the stage with an uncanny look-alike and it's amazing
Forget "Someone Like You." During her concert in Seattle, Adele literally found someone like her. In true Adele form, the singer brought up an Adele impersonator on stage with her in front of a crowd of 17,000 fans. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2aiL1PU Read more…More about Mashable Video, Seattle, Entertainment, Adele, and Real Time Video
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Slashdot » IBM Creates World's First Artificial Phase-Change Neurons
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: IBM has created the world's first artificial nanoscale stochastic phase-change neurons and has already created and used a population of 500 of them to process a signal in a similar manner as the brain. Ars Technica reports: "Like a biological neuron, IBM's artificial neuron has inputs (dendrites), a neuronal membrane … [Link]
Mashable » Leaked video suggests GoPro Hero 5 might have a touchscreen
GoPro’s next flagship action camera will likely be called the Hero 5 — and, thanks to a new leak, we might have gotten our first glimpse at some of its features. GoPro enthusiast Konrad Iturbe posted a video on Vimeo (below) of what he claims may be the user interface for GoPro's upcoming Hero 5 action camera. Mashable reached out to … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter reacts to 'racist' political cartoon in Australian newspaper
The people of Australia had a collective conniption recently when a Vanity Fair writer called the country “America 50 years ago.” But after the recent allegations of torture and abuse levelled at the Northern Territory government, and after today's "racist" political cartoon in one of the nation's biggest newspapers — people could be forgiven for thinking twice about whether that statement … [Link]
Mashable » Australian police are coming for dealers who sell drugs on social media
There are drug dealers who don't seem to bother with the darknet, these days. Instead they're trying to sell their wares on social media. Yep, traceable and far-from-anonymous platforms have become a marketplace for dealers in Australia, and police say they're hot on their tail. SEE ALSO: Cops arrest man after confusing doughnut glaze for crystal meth Four men have been … [Link]
Slashdot » China Builds 'Elevated Bus' That Drives Over Cars
An anonymous reader writes: Remember that futuristic bus design from China a few months ago? China has actually built it and is testing it on the streets. The Transit Elevated Bus or TEB-1, as it's called, stands nearly 16 feet tall and straddles two lanes of traffic, allowing cars to pass under it. The hope is for TEB-1 to someday … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore blogger's makeup tutorial slays impression of disgraced pastor Sun Ho
This makeup tutorial comes with extra zing. Singapore blogger Xiaxue just managed to rip an extra hole in disgraced pastor Sun Ho with her latest makeup tutorial. SEE ALSO: Makeup artist's Ron Swanson makeover is superb as a plate of bacon But first, a recap of who Sun Ho is. Ho Yeow Sun — styled as Sun Ho during her … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's startup scene is finally setting its sights on China
While much of the Australian startup scene is attempting a Silicon Valley redux, only with far less people and more sunshine, a number of key players are looking to China. On Thursday, the startup hub Fishburners announced it would be launching its first overseas office in Shanghai this month. The company currently hosts around 170 startups in Sydney, and the Shanghai … [Link]
Slashdot » Canada Wants To Keep Federal Data Within National Borders
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Stack: Canada has released its latest federal cloud adoption strategy, now available for public comment, which includes policy concerning the storing of sensitive government information on Canadian citizens within national borders. The newly-published [Government of Canada Cloud Adoption Strategy] requires that only data which the government has categorized as "unclassified," or harmless … [Link]
Mashable » Young cocky orangutan is way better at breakdancing than you
You've been trying for years to perfect your b-boy moves, but unfortunately, this juvenile orangutan will always be better than you. Dewi from Melbourne Zoo in Australia has crazy dance skills, pulling off that spinning-on-the-ground thing you've been trying to do for ages. Instead of looking like a fish out of water, like you do, Dewi makes it all look … [Link]
Mashable » Intense bald eagle attack caught on nest camera
Do not mess with America's national bird. An osprey cam from Explore.org captured a rare and intense bald eagle attack on Monday. The footage shows three osprey chicks sitting in their nest on Hog Island, Maine, while both of their parents are away. Suddenly, a bald eagle can be seen swooping into view with an adult osprey in tow. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Rio crowd shouts 'Zika' at U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo after joke tweets
The opening ceremony might still be two days away, but the 2016 Olympics have already kicked off, and they're providing all sorts of entertainment. SEE ALSO: US announces flag bearer for Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony Team USA took on New Zealand in the soccer (or football as the IOC has it) Wednesday, winning 2-0 at the Mineirão stadium in Belo … [Link]
Mashable » Rejoice: You can now buy your very own 'This is Fine' stuffed animal
Most memes die an early death, but some live forever. Take, for example, the 'This is Fine' dog. Originally drawn as a comic in 2013 by K.C. Green, the dog brought out the very best in web culture: misery and adorable animalsAlmost three years later, a Kickstarter campaign is selling 13 inch plush versions of the dog, as well as a … [Link]
Slashdot » Police Asked Facebook To Deactivate Woman's Account During Deadly Standoff
An anonymous reader quotes a report from KABC-TV: In the midst of a five-hour standoff that turned deadly, Facebook granted an emergency request from the Baltimore County Police Department to take offline the social media accounts belonging to a woman who wielded a shotgun at officers. Baltimore County Police officers shot and killed Korryn Gaines, 23, after she barricaded herself … [Link]
Slashdot » Pennsylvania To Apply 6% 'Netflix Tax'
An anonymous reader writes: Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania has signed into law a new revenue package that will require residents to pay a 6% sales tax on their streaming subscriptions. AllFlicks reports: "Though the term 'Netflix tax' has become popular, laws like this don't just affect Netflix — they also affect competitors like Hulu and HBO Now. App purchases … [Link]
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