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 » 9 Criminally Overlooked Sports to Watch at the Rio Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will feature 306 distinct medal events, but if you're not careful you'll miss the best ones. The post 9 Criminally Overlooked Sports to Watch at the Rio Olympics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Next Time You Wish You Never Had to Sleep, Read Beggars in Spain
In this week's 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, sci-fi author Nancy Kress talks about the sleep envy that inspired her novella 'Beggars in Spain'. The post Next Time You Wish You Never Had to Sleep, Read Beggars in Spain appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » 1,000+ US Spies Are Protecting Rio Olympics, Says Report
An anonymous reader writes from a report via NBC News: U.S. intelligence agencies have assigned more than 1,000 spies to security at the Rio 2016 Summer Games. NBC News reports: "The classified report outlines an operation that encompasses all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies, including those of the armed services, and involves human intelligence, spy satellites, electronic eavesdropping, and cyber and … [Link]
Slashdot » Man Says Tesla Autopilot Saved His Life By Driving Him To the Hospital
An anonymous reader writes: Last month a man sent an email to Elon Musk explaining how his Tesla Model S with Autopilot activated may have saved a pedestrian's life. Now, it appears Autopilot may have saved the life of a Tesla Model X driver. CNBC reports: "A Missouri man says his Tesla helped saved his life by driving him to … [Link]
Mashable » Did Bob Costas really chug that beer that time? An investigation
You may have seen a headline pinging about the World Wide Web on Friday, lauding the time sportscaster Bob Costas is said to have "chugged" a beer thrown to him by a fan while he was working the 2011 Belmont Stakes. Costas, as usual, will anchor NBC's Olympics coverage for the next two-plus weeks. The beer-chugging anecdote has been a bit … [Link]
Mashable » Happy 50th birthday to the greatest album of all time
There are some people who will tell you Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys is the best album in history. These people are wrong. There are others who will default to the most common choice, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. These people are closer — they have the right group, at least — but they are still wrong. The greatest … [Link]
WIRED » Torrentz Has Died, But It Won’t Take Torrenting With It
Everyone’s favorite torrent search engine has closed shop. The next won't be far behind. The post Torrentz Has Died, But It Won’t Take Torrenting With It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » While You Were Offline: Pour One Out for Suicide Squad and Clint Eastwood’s Legacy
This week the Internet had many worries, including flossing controversies, fictional presidential candidates, and the possible downfall of Harry Potter. The post While You Were Offline: Pour One Out for Suicide Squad and Clint Eastwood’s Legacy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 9 new videos show events around deadly police shooting of black teenager
Video footage of the chain of events before Chicago police fatally shot a black teenager were released Friday, eight days after the incident occurred. The nine videos, released by The Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) in Chicago, are generating new attention around the deadly encounter involving a car chase on July 28. Following the car chase, police opened fire and killed … [Link]
Popular Science » This Power Generator Runs on Saltwater
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Estuaries could be a big source of electricity A breakthrough technology could turn estuaries into high-performing power plants. [Link]
Slashdot » X-Rays Reveal Hidden Portrait Under Painting By Edgar Degas
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: Using specialized X-ray imaging, a team of researchers in Australia has revealed a striking painting of a woman's face hidden under French Impressionist Edgar Degas' Portrait of a Woman. The researchers believe the auburn-haired woman in the hidden work — which they also attribute to Degas — is Emma Dobigny, who was … [Link]
WIRED » OK, We’ve Got Some Opinions About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The book (of the play) is out, and we've already devoured it. Now can we talk about Harry's kid? The post OK, We’ve Got Some Opinions About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Too Bad You’ll Never Drive Nissan’s Razor-Like Electric Concept
Nissan’s BladeGlider concept is for those who like their cars lean, green, and byzantine. The post Too Bad You’ll Never Drive Nissan's Razor-Like Electric Concept appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » DJI Issues Software Update That Implements No-Fly Zones For Rio Olympics
An anonymous reader writes: DJI has issued a software update this week that prevents its unmanned aerial vehicles from flying over the Olympic venues. The temporary no-fly zones, which will be in place for the duration of the games, include Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, and several other Brazilian cities. The Brazilian military requested DJI to prohibit its drones … [Link]
Mashable » Apple reportedly acquires AI startup Turi in what may be an effort to boost Siri
Apple has planted a new flag in Seattle. The California tech giant acquired Turi, an artificial intelligence and machine learning startup, GeekWire reported Friday. Turi provides tools for app developers and data scientists, including a machine learning platform, sentiment analysis tools and other big data learning algorithms. GeekWire predicted that such technologies could be useful in Apple's efforts to improve Siri. … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears' 'Make Me' video is here in all its sexy glory
Britney Spears' new video is filled with eight packs, crisp jawlines, and, yes, some embarrassingly blatant product placement, but we'll forgive her for that. In the clip, Britney holds auditions for her next Hot Man and finds herself actually catching feelings. Collaborator G-Eazy also appears for his verse. SEE ALSO: Stream Britney Spears' experimental new song 'Private Show' "Make Me" … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé helped Amandla Stenberg reach nirvana with the greatest compliment of all time
Amandla Stenberg's career has officially reached its peak and she can retire and float away into a Beyoncé-themed utopia. On the set of the visual album Lemonade, Beyoncé paid the 17-year-old actress an otherworldly compliment: that she wants her daughter Blue Ivy to grow up to be like her. SEE ALSO: Kid writes flawless fan letter to Beyoncé in class In … [Link]
Mashable » Awesome granny celebrates her 100th birthday with beer pong
Rack 'em, granny. If you're lucky enough to make it to the age of 100, a celebration is definitely in order. So when this woman became a centenarian, she decided to kick it back to the college days and party by playing a little game of beer pong. Clearly, this woman knows how to live. Magician takes down argument for … [Link]
Mashable » Edward Snowden tweeted gibberish and people are trying to figure out what it all means
If you're a fan of puzzles, Edward Snowden may have just ruined your Friday. The former National Security Agency contractor turned whistleblower tweeted out a string of letters and numbers, which was either the result of him sitting on his phone or some cryptic code. Then, within minutes, he deleted it. This isn't a code you can crack with Google (we … [Link]
Slashdot » Challenge Over UK Bulk Hacking Powers Taken To European Court of Human Rights
Joseph Cox, reporting for Motherboard: On Friday, activist group Privacy International and five internet and communications providers lodged an application before the European Court of Human Rights to challenge the UK's use of bulk hacking powers abroad. "The European Court of Human Rights has a strong track record of ensuring that intelligence agencies act in compliance with human rights law. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Dashlane and Google Intro Open YOLO API for Secure Android Logins
Dashlane and Google want to simplify security and authentication on Android devices and have an API to do it. App developers can use the new Open YOLO API to access the credentials stored in password managers to log users into apps and services.
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Mashable » Two rappers are claiming Snoop Dogg's 'Ain't No Fun' is a ripoff
Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G, Suge Knight and Kurupt are all being sued by two rappers who claim that "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)," off 1993's Doggystyle, is a ripoff. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday claiming copyright and fraud, Craig Ward and Antonio White say that the now-famous hook originally appeared on their … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon has so many orders that it needs its own cargo plane
We’re still waiting on drones, but Amazon just unveiled its very own plane. Amazon also plans to lease 40 other airplanes. Read more here. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Amazon Plane, Amazon, Real Time Video, and Business [Link]
Mashable » Thanks to an Uber passenger, this man will see his son compete in Rio
When Ellis Hill's son, Darrell, qualified for the Rio Olympics in the shot put event, he was exceptionally proud. But he never thought he'd actually get to go and see him compete for Team USA in Brazil. Then Ellis, who works as an Uber driver in the Philadelphia area, picked up passenger Liz Willock. During the course of an hour journey, … [Link]
Mashable » Genetically-engineered mosquitoes could swarm the Florida Keys to help fight Zika virus
A swarm of genetically-engineered mosquitoes may soon break out in the Florida Keys. But it’s likely good news in the fight against the Zika virus. Federal regulators on Friday okayed a field trial to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Key Haven, Florida. The goal is to take out the local population of aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which spread Zika and other diseases … [Link]
Mashable » What comics to read at every stage of life
Want to get into reading comic books — or simply looking for recommendations — and don't know where to start? MashReads' latest book club selection author Bob Proehl (A Hundred Thousand Worlds) has some advice for you: SEE ALSO: MashReads Podcast: 'A Hundred Thousand Worlds' explores the hidden side of the comic book world You probably don’t have many life experiences … [Link]
WIRED » Cargo Shorts Are Awful. Amazon’s Cargo Plane Is Cool
At your door or in the sky, the retail giant wants to be sure you know who's bringing that Vitamix blender to you. The post Cargo Shorts Are Awful. Amazon’s Cargo Plane Is Cool appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Troll hunters: the Twitterbots that fight against online abuse
Social media has a big problem with racist and misogynistic harassment and human intervention isn't working. Time to bring in the bots [Link]
WIRED » Cranky Clint Eastwood Tops This Week’s Essential Stories
We’re proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post Cranky Clint Eastwood Tops This Week's Essential Stories appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Song Exploder: The BoJack Horseman Theme Actually Began on MySpace
The third season of Netflix's black comedy debuted this summer. Here's the story behind its trippy theme song. The post Song Exploder: The BoJack Horseman Theme Actually Began on MySpace appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Bring Ethics To Las Vegas
Steven Levy, who has been extensively covering the world of hackers for decades (fun fact: the first time he wrote about it, the word "hacker" didn't really mean much), is sharing the changing perception about hacker conferences, and hackers themselves. In a newsletter, Backchannel's Levy writes about Black Hat conference: What I find most striking in the coverage of these … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is testing a Snapchat-like camera in News Feed
In its bid to become more like Snapchat, Facebook is finally putting its MSQRD acquisition to good use. The social network is testing a new feature that puts a Snapchat-like camera at the top of News Feed, allowing users to add filters and animations to their selfies. The test is limited to users in Canda and Brazil right now and will … [Link]
WIRED » This Pen Is Totally Over-Engineered. We Dig It Anyway.
It’s called The Pen. The post This Pen Is Totally Over-Engineered. We Dig It Anyway. appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Philadelphia bans dumpster pools, ruining your DIY summer plans
It’s summer, it feels like a million degrees and you need to cool down: what do you do? Take a cold shower, grab a popsicle or stand in front of a large fan, maybe. Philadelphia's a little more resourceful than that. Last weekend, the Cedar Street Block Party rented a dumpster and filled it up with water from a hydrant to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gene doping in sport could make the Olympics fairer and safer
Sports authorities say they will soon start testing athletes for genetic enhancements. But gene doping is going to be impossible to detect, and it is counterproductive to outlaw it [Link]
Mashable » Get your Olympic hype on with this songified version of 'Cool Runnings'
As if Cool Runnings hasn't already taken you on enough emotional journeys… Creative YouTuber schmoyoho songified some of the 1993 classic film's most inspirational scenes into an uplifting auto-tuned anthem. If this doesn't get you psyched for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, you can look forward to watching the bobsledders at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. Toddler wholeheartedly refuses to … [Link]
Slashdot » Kids Can Now Learn To Code With Pocky, the Delicious Japanese Snack
Dami Lee, writing for The Verge: Even if you didn't grow up in Asia, chances are you've had this ubiquitous Japanese snack before. Walk into most grocery stores in America and you'll find a box of Pocky, and in multiple flavors like strawberry and green tea if your supermarket is fancy. With over dozens of flavors and variations, there's a … [Link]
Mashable » Rick Ross, Skrillex's 'Purple Lamborghini' video stars Jared Leto and is completely absurd
As Suicide Squad stumbles its way into theaters nationwide, we have before us the music video for Skrillex and Rick Ross' "Purple Lamborghini," a certified mess of a thing that can't seem to decide whether or not it's in on the joke. But really, are you surprised? SEE ALSO: The first 'Suicide Squad' reviews are in, and they are savage Jared … [Link]
Mashable » America's first pizza ATM finds a home
New York has the cupcake ATM, and now an Ohio college has the pizza ATM. Xavier University in Cincinnati is home to the United States' first pizza ATM that delightfully dispenses hot pizza to hungry students at any hour. SEE ALSO: Hydraulic press channel bakes a smashed pizza that’s almost edible As reported by Cincinnati.com, the $55,000 Paline ATM is located … [Link]
Mashable » New drone footage is the best look yet at Apple's enormous 'Spaceship' campus
New drone footage shows Apple's Campus 2 under major development in Cupertino, California. Viewers can really see the immensity of it all, with everything from a 100,000-square-foot fitness center, a 2 million-square-foot parking garage and quite a few different research and development centers. SEE ALSO: The spaceship rises: A first look at Apple's new campus The drone flies over what … [Link]
Mashable » Nissan's new futuristic EV sports car puts Tesla to shame
Aside from a couple distinctive designs, most electric vehicles (EV) from the long-established automaker set have been pretty tame. By that I mean they've been based on the traditional car layout: four doors, four in-line wheels, four seats and a steering wheel off to one side. That doesn't mean EV of the future have to sustain the standard car layout, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Venus could have been habitable while life evolved on Earth
Turning back the clock on Venus with computer simulations suggests it might have once looked like early Earth and even been hospitable to life [Link]
Slashdot » The Pill Robot Is Coming
Bloomberg has an article on a new project that MIT's Daniela Rus has been working on. They have developed a "robot," squeezed into an inch-long, 0.09-ounce pill, but it "unfolds like an origami after it's swallowed". This robot can be guided with a tiny magnet to remove a foreign object from the stomach or treat a wound by administering medication, … [Link]
Mashable » The Olympic swimmer who gives his dad the middle finger before every race
As pre-race rituals go, Santo Condorelli's is a real F-U. The Canadian is scheduled to compete in three Olympic swimming events over the next week. Before each one, expect to see him raise a middle finger to the crowd. SEE ALSO: Concussions ended his promising NFL career, so he became an Olympian instead Condorelli isn't flipping the bird to just anyone, … [Link]
WIRED » Swap Those Plastic Buttons for $385 Cufflinks Made From a Bugatti Veyron
TMB Art Metal makes the snazzy accessories from the damaged front wheel of a Veyron. The post Swap Those Plastic Buttons for $385 Cufflinks Made From a Bugatti Veyron appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Spotify tries to make it easier to discover new music with Release Radar
Spotify just added a new feature that's going to make it a lot easier to find new music. The company introduced a new type of playlist called "Release Radar" that automatically curates weekly playlists of new music based on a user's tastes. The playlist will be available to all Spotify's users regardless of their subscription. SEE ALSO: This pillow streams music, … [Link]
Mashable » Trump announces economic advisers, and they're all named Steve
Do you trust men named Steve? Then you'll be relieved that the economy would be in safe hands under a Trump administration. Donald Trump revealed his list of economic advisers, and they're pretty much what you would expect. There's Tom Barrack of the private equity firm Colony Capital, investor Andy Beal, real estate CEO Howard Lorber, Reagan- and Bush-era economic adviser … [Link]
Mashable » Toddler wholeheartedly refuses to participate in carseat demo
In light of Pennsylvania's new car seat laws, local news station Fox 29 decided to do a quick live demo segment letting viewers know how to strap their kids in. Great idea, right? Not if 23-month-old Noah had anything to say about it. Instead of getting into his carseat, young Noah (whose mom was offering her expert commentary) did just … [Link]
Slashdot » This Company Has Built a Profile On Every American Adult
Reader schwit1 writes: Every move you make. Every click you take. Every game you play. Every place you stay. They'll be watching you. IDI, a year-old company in the so-called data-fusion business, is the first to centralize and weaponize all that information for its customers. The Boca Raton, Fla., company's database service, idiCORE, combines public records with purchasing, demographic, and … [Link]
Mashable » The Rio Olympics are rife with problems and potential disasters
When the Rio Olympics are all said and done a couple weeks from now, they may well be remembered only for the competition and joy they brought to the world. But right now, all anyone can talk about is how the water around Rio is toxic sludge and athletes are readying for war with a mosquito-borne virus. SEE ALSO: The Australian … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Elusive Arabian sand cat spotted after 10 years’ disappearance
A rare sighting of this elusive and beautiful cat is bringing new insights into the life of a unique species adapted to nocturnal desert life [Link]
New Scientist – News » GM mosquito trial in Florida given the go-ahead by regulator
The FDA says the first US trial of GM mosquitoes for preventing diseases like Zika can go ahead but final approval depends on the result of a referendum in November [Link]
Mashable » 'Carol' censored on airlines to exclude all lesbian intimacy
You know, Carol, that movie about a couple of gal pals taking a road trip together who suddenly get very upset because they're both on their periods or something girly like that? Well, that's what you think Todd Hayne's film about a lesbian couple in the 1950s who suffer grave consequences to be together is about if you saw it on … [Link]
Popular Science » FDA Approves Genetically Modified Mosquitoes For Release In Florida
Health The method would target the Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes that transmit Zika and other diseases Today, the FDA released its final comment of approval for the use of genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in the Florida Keys. This “green light” comes after… [Link]
Mashable » Source says Apple may be releasing its own wireless earbuds soon
Today in the ever-disappointing iPhone 7 missing headphone jack saga: Forbes is reporting that Apple has developed a custom Bluetooth radio chip for wireless earbuds. This might be exciting because Apple is making them and there's a chance they'll actually have decent battery life, unlike most bluetooth headphones. SEE ALSO: Will Apple drop the iPhone headphone jack — and will it … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Swaps Toy Gun Emoji For Revolver — Days After Apple Does the Opposite
The pistol emoji has become a heated topic of debate among people. Apple's decision to replace the gun with a toy pistol is getting a mixed response. Amid all this, Microsoft has announced it is replacing the toy gun emoji with a symbol for a real revolver. ArsTechnica reports: This emoji change is part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, … [Link]
WIRED » You Can Now Grow Human-Animal Hybrids, But You Can’t Breed ‘Em
The federal government just proposed new rules that would allow researchers to grow human-animal hybrids for research, so long as they can't think, feel, or breed. The post You Can Now Grow Human-Animal Hybrids, But You Can't Breed ‘Em appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Libraries of plastic molecules could store huge amounts of data
Coding information across many short chains of plastic molecules could be a space-saving way to store the mountains of data we produce [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Chart The Lifetime Of A Bee In Flight Paths
Science Bees show off their personalities with their willingness to explore Using harmonic radars, researchers followed four bees, charting a lifetime of flight paths. [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA's Cyber Grand Challenge Ends In Triumph
Technology A machine named Mayhem took home the $2 million prize DARPA grand challenge winner. [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Genji
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 » First 'Quake Champions' gameplay trailer doesn't skimp on the speed or gore
Quake Champions' first gameplay trailer,is every bit as colorful, quick and gory as you'd expect from the famous FPS series. The trailer gives a first-person look at the first main entry in the Quake series since 2005, which was announced at E3 two months ago. There's rocket jumps, beautiful maps and a diverse cast of characters. You can tell who … [Link]
Mashable » Morgan Freeman uses his divine voice to narrate a bald man crossing the street
With a great voice comes the great responsibility to only talk about interesting things. Morgan Freeman abuses the raw power of his voice in this Jimmy Kimmel Live! clip, in which the actor narrates footage of a random bald guy eating something while crossing the street. "There he was," Freeman says, "Chewing something." Instantly, the bald man's every action is … [Link]
Popular Science » A Lab-Grown Diamond Ring, Mars Colonies In The Mojave, And More
Science Our 10 favorite images of the week Our favorite images from this week in science and tech news. [Link]
Slashdot » BlackBerry Enters New Phase Of Patent Monetization, Sues Internet Telephony Firm Avaya
In what can be seen as a turning point for BlackBerry, the Canadian iconic company has filed a patent lawsuit against internet telephony firm Avaya. BlackBerry claims Avaya has infringed eight of its U.S. patents, and that BlackBerry should be paid for its history of innovation going back nearly 20 years. "BlackBerry revolutionized the mobile industry," the company's lawyers said. … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber is nude on vacation and cold water is wet
Where were you when Justin Bieber's penis debuted on the internet? Was that the moment you became a Belieber? And where are Ü now that there's a fresh set of nudes to gaze upon? Just after New York Daily Nudes New York Daily News unveiled paparazzi photos of Orlando's Bloom, they're back at it with some vacation photos of Bieber and … [Link]
Mashable » Team USA swimming does a gold medal-worthy carpool karaoke
The USA Olympic swimming team has a huge secret: it's comprised of incredible (and some not-so-incredible) singers. In celebration of tonight's Olympic opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, the Team USA swimming released footage of some amazing carpool karaoke sessions. The video welcomes the team to the start of the games about as well as any torch carrying. Hopefully the … [Link]
Mashable » Ah, yes, here are 50,000 rubber ducks cascading into the Chicago River
The Chicago River ran yellow on Thursday. Gross, we don't mean like that. Every year, Special Olympics Illinois hosts the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby, a delightful race that begins with over 50,000 rubber ducks being poured from a truck into the river. From there, the stakes are high: participants select a duck to "adopt" in the hopes it'll be first … [Link]
WIRED » Good News: HTC’s New VR App Store Isn’t Just for Gamers
The HTC Vive can do a lot more than play games, and the Viveport app store will help showcase its versatility. The post Good News: HTC's New VR App Store Isn’t Just for Gamers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 19 kid quotes on education
School may be out for summer — but not for long. Fall is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to hit the books again and return to class. Education is a big part of every young person’s life. They attend seven days a week, for 36 weeks, over the course of 13 years — and that’s not … [Link]
Mashable » Obama has now commuted the drug sentences of this NFL star's mother and grandmother
President Obama commuted the sentences of 214 federal inmates this week — including the grandmother of Super Bowl champion Demaryius Thomas. Remarkably, it's not the first time Obama has commuted the sentence of a relative of Thomas. Last summer, the president let Thomas' mother out of prison. SEE ALSO: NFL star Patrick Willis is thriving in retirement as a Silicon Valley … [Link]
Popular Science » Get Your Playlist Ready: The Next Mars Rover Will Capture Sounds
Space Can you hear Mars now? What does Mars sound like? In 2020, we'll know. [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen helps Kim Kardashian mourn the loss of her BlackBerry
Kim Kardashian-West is going through a rough time — her beloved BlackBerry Bold has taken its final selfie. "Reality is starting to set in & I'm getting sad," she tweeted from her cavern of despair. Fortunately, her friend Chrissy Teigen is an empath who spent some of her hard-earned MILF $ to buy Kim flowers to help her mourn her dearly … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music arrives in Korea and Israel ahead of competition
Apple Music’s global expansion continues this week as it arrives in Israel and South Korea. Arch-rival Spotify is not yet available in either country. First launched June 2015, Apple Music, a paid streaming service that comes with a three-month free trial, is up against the likes of Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, Google Play Music and an array of regional or country-specific rivals. … [Link]
Mashable » Learn 'how to vote in every state' with help from John and Hank Green's new YouTube series
LOS ANGELES — John Green and Hank Green are hoping to help encourage the YouTube community to rock the vote. On Friday, the duo — who began their successful YouTube channel Vlogbrothers in 2007 — launched a new series called "How to Vote in Every State." The goal is to help increase civic engagement in the U.S. "Young people are … [Link]
Slashdot » Zimbabwe Military Threatens To 'Deal With' Social Media-Powered Protesters
Things are not looking good in Zimbabwe. Amid tensions between the citizens and longtime president Robert Mugabe, the country's army commander said today that his soldiers will "deal with threats" from activists using social media to mobilize anti-government protests, the first time the military has commented on the demonstrations. Reuters reports: Lieutenant-General Valerio Sibanda, the Zimbabwe National Army Commander, said … [Link]
Mashable » Runner seeks help to adopt dog who ran a marathon with him
After following runner Dion Leonard for 125 kilometers across the desert, Gobi the dog is finally on her way home with him. Leonard met Gobi during this year's Gobi March 4 Desert Race, which is a six-stage, seven-day, 250-kilometer race across — you guessed it — China's Gobi Desert. On the second day of the race, Leonard noticed Gobi running alongside … [Link]
Mashable » Let the Games begin
The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 and was modeled after similar games played by the ancient Greeks. Since then the Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the foremost international sports competitionIn keeping with tradition from the ancient Greeks, the Olympic Games include both an opening and closing ceremony. Over the years, the opening ceremonies have become spectacles … [Link]
Mashable » Beats co-creator's new Bluetooth headphones look weird, but sound great
“That’s a lot of wires for a pair of wireless headphones," was my first thought when I unboxed the $199 Roam Ropes USA Bluetooth headphones. For Steven Lamar, a co-creator of Beats, the development of Roam Ropes is a personal journey. Lamar lost his spouse to brain cancer and wanted to try something that limits how much time a smartphone is … [Link]
Mashable » British food delivery startup Deliveroo raises $275M in funding
Deliveroo, a food delivery service that is facing competition from UberEats in Europe, raised $275 million in Series E funding, the startup announced Friday. Launched in 2013, Deliveroo delivers slightly upscale restaurant food along with alcohol, breakfast and large corporate orders. The service handles the logistics of delivery for restaurants, helping boost their sales for a flat fee. Since its launch, … [Link]
Mashable » HTC launching a VR app store for Vive to move beyond games
The HTC Vive VR headset will get its own app store this fall, as the company moves to broaden the experiences available to its users. Viveport will offer virtual reality experiences in areas like education, communcation, entertainment, shopping and more, said Rikard Steiber, SVP of virtual reality at HTC. SEE ALSO: 27 fictional places we want to visit in virtual reality, … [Link]
Popular Science » Miyazaki-Inspired Jet Glider Flies Before Crowds In Japan
Aviation Valley of the win Miyazaki inspired glider flies… [Link]
Mashable » These 1970s ads for cocaine paraphernalia are hilariously brazen
Image: via World's Best EverThese advertisements, ripped from magazines such as Head, High Times, Rush and Flash offer a glimpse of the wide range of flashy gear and accessories offered to the cocaine connoisseur of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.While the War on Drugs was underway –Ronald Reagan popularized that infamous phrase in 1971 — and cocaine was still very much … [Link]
Mashable » The USA swim team just did its own version of carpool karaoke and nailed it
These Olympic athletes just proved that their bond is real — even on land. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Michael Phelps, Rio 2016, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Open YOLO Project Will Remove the Need For Passwords On Android
An anonymous reader writes via a report on The Next Web: Google is partnering with password management service Dashlane to build what they're calling Open YOLO (You Only Login Once), a new API that will allow Android apps to securely access your login credentials to sign you in without any fuss. The project is open source, which means anyone can … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat offers Frank Ocean filters in lieu of a new Frank Ocean album
Frank Ocean is there for you in spirit while you send sobbing Snapchats of yourself not listening to the new Frank Ocean album. The mysterious singer has followed up a spooky live stream and reports that his long-awaited Boys Don't Cry would be released today via Apple Music with…absolutely nothing so far. But Snapchat, anticipating disappointment, unveiled some custom filters … [Link]
WIRED » Fake Boarding Pass App Gets Hacker Into Fancy Airline Lounges
Przemek Jaroszewski has spoofed QR codes to sneak into premium airline lounges and buy duty-free goods dozens of times at airports across Europe. The post Fake Boarding Pass App Gets Hacker Into Fancy Airline Lounges appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » The Large Hadron Collider Just Disappointed A Lot Of Physicists
Science No dice. No new particles, either At the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Chicago, CERN delivered the dismal news… [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon Is Getting Into Airplanes Before Drones
Aviation Prime Air is a timeframe, not an airframe Prime airplane… [Link]
Mashable » Personal holographic display creates mesmerizing light shows
Volume is a new kind of 3D display. It was created by Looking Glass, a company based in Brooklyn and Hong Kong. The volumetric display uses a projector and a series of transparent slices to create images in three-dimensional space, a technology Looking Glass calls "lightfolding." It's currently being shown off at Fridman Gallery in New York City, in a show … [Link]
New Scientist – News » School field trips to creationist Ark? Sink that idea right now
A huge Noah's Ark "theme park" stuffed full of baffling pseudoscience is no place for educational trips of any sort, says Josh Rosenau [Link]
Mashable » Cargo plane overshoots runway during a storm in Italy, ends up on a road
A cargo plane operating for the shipping company DHL overran a runway at Bergamo's Orio al Serio International Airport in Italy on Friday, and came to a stop perched precariously over a provincial highway road. The plane, a Boeing 737-400F, attempted to land as heavy showers and thunderstorms were moving through the Milan area in northern Italy early in the morning … [Link]
Mashable » Sleepy cat gets tucked into bed like a little kid
Even cats need a bedtime story sometimes. Take a look at this fluffy piece of heaven. This cat loves nothing more than sleeping on its back, even though that puts it in its most vulnerable position. It could be scratched or even petted while lying down— the horrors are simply unimaginable. SEE ALSO: Man animates stop motion flame on his cat’s … [Link]
Slashdot » Firefox Will Try To Show You Saved Archive Of a Page Instead Of 404 Error
Firefox has announced a new add-on dubbed No More 404s in its Test Pilot platform which aims to change the way we see 404 links on the web. The add-on, Firefox says, replaces the Error 404 from missing webpages, and replaces them with saved archives from the Wayback Machine. From a report on Gadgets 360: Normally, when presented with a … [Link]
Mashable » Idina Menzel announces release date for new album.
Idina Menzel is dropping a fresh album, idina., on Sept. 23. It includes the just-released single "I See You," which is an Adele-esque inspirational pop tune. SEE ALSO: Idina Menzel to star in 'Beaches' remake, will def make you cry Menzel titled her fifth studio album idina., because she wanted “you to know me on a first-name basis,” she explained during … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' has reached more than 15 million players
In just over two months' time, Overwatch has become Blizzard's fastest selling game, with 15 million players across all platforms. SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Ana Not only has Overwatch broken Diablo III's record as the fastest-selling PC game in China, the game is also replacing League of Legends in Korean internet cafes. Between 15 million … [Link]
Popular Science » High-Tech iPhone Games Sharpen Olympic Fencer's Concentration
Technology Brain training to get the gold Fencer Miles Chamley-Watson has a chink in his plastron: He’s easily distracted. In a fast-twitch sport of thrusting and parrying, the slightest lapse in focus means a… [Link]
WIRED » The Rogue Blogger Who Keeps Spoiling Physics’ Biggest News
Adam Falkowski keeps jumping the gun on the biggest announcements in physics. And he's doing it for a reason. The post The Rogue Blogger Who Keeps Spoiling Physics' Biggest News appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Designer coffee water has arrived
Just when you thought you had a handle on life and could at least make a decent cup of coffee you realize you have been making your coffee with inferior water. Daily Coffee News reports Aquiem is here to take your coffee to the next level with its purified water meant specifically for brewing coffee. 
Image: courtesy aquiemSEE ALSO: Here's the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 'Lord of the Rings' scholar Stephen Colbert nerd out
Before The Late Show starts filming every day, host Stephen Colbert does a fun Q&A with his audience. And when the questions are about The Lord of the Rings, taping tends to get delayed to accommodate Colbert's delightfully nerdy and detailed answers. We wouldn't be surprised if Colbert were fluent in Elvish. Salma Hayek actually agrees with Donald Trump on … [Link]
Popular Science » Tempering Hot Summer Days with the Cool Hand of Big Data
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Machine learning is making buildings more comfortable and energy-efficient Machine learning is making buildings more comfortable and energy-efficient. [Link]
Mashable » Salma Hayek actually agrees with Donald Trump on this 1 point
Salma Hayek has a confession. On The Late Late Show with James Corden, she conceded that she does indeed agree with at least one thing that controversial presidential candidate Donald Trump has to say. SEE ALSO: 'The Simpsons' takes a hard stance against Donald Trump The Mexican-American actress cites a story from one of the businessman-turned-politician's books in which he … [Link]
Mashable » Who and what to watch on every day of the Olympics
NBC has 6,755 hours of coverage of this year's Olympics planned — where to even begin? While you could quite feasibly spend the next fortnight immersed in an endless stream of running, jumping, throwing, shooting, batting, bouncing and ping ponging across screens and platforms, it pays to be a bit focused. Especially if, you know, you've got work/kids/eating/sleeping to think about … [Link]
Slashdot » Robocalling Scourge May Not Be Unstoppable After All
Dan Goodin, writing for Ars Technica: New data shows that the majority of robot-enabled scam phone calls came from fewer than 40 call centers, a finding that offers hope the growing menace of robocalls can be stopped. The calls use computers and the Internet to dial thousands of phone numbers every minute and promote fraudulent schemes that promise to lower … [Link]
Mashable » This beautiful 32,000-square-foot mural was just unveiled in Rio
The mural depicts five native people from five continents. Its debut comes ahead of the 2016 Olympic games. Read more…More about Mashable Video, 2016 Olympics, Rio 2016, Art, and Real Time Video
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Mashable » Man convinces email scammer he's flown to Hong Kong for Kit Kats and $13.9 million
Comedian James Veitch received a certain email from a "Cho Mak" offering him $13.9 million, and it raised some important questions: Are there Kit Kats in Hong Kong? To accept the money, will Veitch have to grow a mustache? Veitch gets all the answers in this week's episode of Scamalot. Subscribe to Mashable on YouTube for new episodes every Friday: http://on.mash.to/subscribe … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon introduces its first cargo plane
What’s harder: snagging a ride on Air Force One or Amazon One? Amazon is launching its first branded cargo plane, the company announced this week. Amazon One, a Boeing 767-300, will be operated by Atlas Air, which already runs Amazon's air cargo. The plane will make its debut at Friday's Seafair Air Show in Seattle. It will be one of 40 … [Link]
Popular Science » Gorgeous 'Blue Whirl' Flame Might Help Produce Cleaner Energy
Energy These swirling fires burn nearly soot-free Engineers at the University of Maryland in College Park ignited a tiny fire whirl and were able to transform it into a new, nearly soot-free kind of blaze… [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: How Patrick Rothfuss Saved a ‘Hot Mess’ of a Book
Magic! Mayhem! Mystery! We talk to Patrick Rothfuss about his beloved Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy. The post WIRED Book Club: How Patrick Rothfuss Saved a 'Hot Mess' of a Book appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hackers Don’t Have to Be Human Anymore. This Bot Battle Proves It
Now it's bot against bot. The post Hackers Don’t Have to Be Human Anymore. This Bot Battle Proves It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This iPhone 7 mock up looks like the real thing
We've reached a whole new stage of Apple iPhone 7 rumor management. For months we've watched as iPhone 7 rumors big and small have made their way from Apple's leaky cauldron(?) China(?), Foxconn(?) to the salivating public. They cover everything from size, shape, number of cameras and ports to memory and potential new colors. SEE ALSO: Bigger iPhone 7 could … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby monkeys smile in their sleep – more so than human babies
Videos of sleeping baby Japanese macaques show they smile much more than human babies. Are they having sweeter dreams? [Link]
Mashable » Google celebrates the Olympics with a bunch of cartoon fruit games
Let the Fruit Games begin. Over the years, Google has done many different style Google Doodles to recognize the Olympic games. In their own stylized way, these daily drawings and animations usually celebrate the specific sports and, more broadly, the athletes and countries competing in them. For the 2016 Rio Olympics, though, Google is starting with something very different. SEE … [Link]
WIRED » Sorry, Folks. The LHC Didn’t Find a New Particle After All
Physicists keeping on trying to prove the Standard Model wrong, and they keep failing. The post Sorry, Folks. The LHC Didn't Find a New Particle After All appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists In The Dark Over Years-Long Dimming Of 'Alien Megastructure Star'
Space This star is breaking all the rules A paper that was just published to the arxiv has found that the star dimmed by an unprecedented amount over the whole four years that the Kepler telescope kept an eye on… [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat celebrates the Olympics with new filters, lenses and Discover channel
You can add Snapchat to the list of apps that will help you stay up to date on what's going on at the Olympics. Snapchat added a boatload of new Olympics-themed features, including new stickers, lenses and filters. The app will also host video content via its Live Stories and a new Discover channel. SEE ALSO: The internet will be a … [Link]
Mashable » Preity Zinta, Alec Baldwin and Connie Britton join the 2016 Social Good Summit lineup
The countdown to the 2016 Social Good Summit has begun, and as anticipation grows, so too does our list of speakers. Among the latest additions to this year’s confirmed panelists are actors and humanitarians Preity Zinta, Alec Baldwin and Connie Britton. As an international film star and businesswoman, Preity Zinta has used her fame to bring attention to social injustices. Throughout … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Announces Bug Bounty At Black Hat With Maximum $200,000 Reward
msm1267 quotes a report from Threatpost: Apple closed out Black Hat today with a long-awaited announcement that next month it will launch a bug bounty. The Apple Security Bounty will be an invitation-only program, open to two dozen researchers at the outset, said Ivan Krstic, head of security engineering and architecture. The maximum payout is $200,000 and five classes of … [Link]
Mashable » Black Lives Matter day of action in the UK has everyone talking
LONDON — Across Britain, the Black Lives Matter UK (BLMUK) movement has called for a nationwide #shutdown to bring attention to racism in the UK. SEE ALSO: Black Lives Matter reveals a six-point plan to combat systemic racism Protesters have chained themselves to the motorway into London's Heathrow Airport, blocked the tram lines in Nottingham, and obstructed major roads in both … [Link]
Mashable » Rio officials quietly break into stadium after losing their keys
There’s a reason why your mom told you to always make a spare copy of your keys. On Wednesday, Rio Olympics officials found that they were locked out of Maracana stadium after a losing the stadium's keys. Two officials finally broke the padlock using bolt cutters while spectators waited, presumably for hours, outside. SEE ALSO: We asked an Olympian what it's … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish man goes fishing in Florida, gets a terrifying 6-foot surprise
The fishing situation in Florida is a little different to the fishing situation in Scotland. During a fishing trip to a lake in Kissimmeee, Florida, Scottish angler Stephen McMillan discovered this first-hand. In the clip above, he starts reeling in something heavy only to discover a 6-foot-long alligator emerging through the murky water towards him. SEE ALSO: Watch this driver … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Physicists mourn as hinted particle vanishes in leaked LHC data
Results from the CMS and ATLAS collaborations were due today, but a paper accidentally posted last night reveals the Large Hadron Collider is yet to find new particles [Link]
WIRED » Spotify’s Latest Algorithmic Playlist Is Full of Your Favorite New Music
Release Radar is a new, hyper-personalized playlist that's geared specifically for new music releases. The post Spotify’s Latest Algorithmic Playlist Is Full of Your Favorite New Music appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Stop Trying to Psychoanalyze Donald Trump
Not only is it wrong to armchair diagnose a politician, it is a perversion of what psychologial diagnoses are supposed to do. The post Stop Trying to Psychoanalyze Donald Trump appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Russia’s Holding a ‘Tank Biathlon’ Because of Course It Is
Sometimes, the best way to make friends is to play war. The post Russia’s Holding a ‘Tank Biathlon’ Because of Course It Is appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Nike Didn’t Design Its Insane $1,200 Sunglasses for Mortals
If the features on these sunglasses sound like overkill to you, it's because they 100% are. The post Nike Didn't Design Its Insane $1,200 Sunglasses for Mortals appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Your Guide to Brazil’s Crazy Pre-Olympics Political Chaos
If you think the US election is chaotic, just look 5,000 miles south. The post Your Guide to Brazil's Crazy Pre-Olympics Political Chaos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 5 Comics You Must Read Before Seeing Suicide Squad
Need a primer on the summer's baddest gang of antiheroes? We've got you covered. The post 5 Comics You Must Read Before Seeing Suicide Squad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Why City of God’s Director Took On Tonight’s Opening Ceremony
Fernando Meirelles, the filmmaker best known for a grim portrayal of Rio's slums, will present his vision of Brazil to the world tonight. The post Why City of God's Director Took On Tonight's Opening Ceremony appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 11 absolutely terrifying illnesses you can get at the Rio Olympics
The Summer 2016 Olympics are here, and while some athletes are wondering what shining medal they'll get, others are worrying about what devastating disease they'll contract. For months, scientists and public officials have issued dire safety warnings about Rio's water supply. The city's water is home to a beautifully diverse array of rotaviruses and drug-resistant super bacteria — and shockingly, it's … [Link]
Mashable » Email scammer begs man not to grow a beard or fly to Hong Kong
If a sensible man offers you $13.9 million in exchange for opening a bank account, you'd do it right? What if the money was from a client who'd recently passed and listed no next of kin ..still interested? Comedian James Veitch received this very legitimate offer via email and decided to act on it. Not only does Veitch convince the … [Link]
Mashable » Jared Leto's glorious green coat sparks important Photoshop battle
LONDON — If you wear a very eye-catching green coat while attending the premiere for a major Hollywood movie, you'd better be prepared for the Photoshop-based consequences. On Wednesday, Jared Leto joined his fellow Suicide Squad cast members on the red carpet for the European premiere in London. SEE ALSO: Obama and Clinton's tender hug sparks Photoshop battle He wore the … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to watch the 2016 Summer Olympics
Finally, the Olympics are here. Well, technically, they already started with women's soccer on Wednesday (a USA victory!) and men's soccer on Thursday. But the opening ceremony is Friday night and, tape-delay issues aside, NBC is about to flood your television and internet with coverage. SEE ALSO: The internet will be a barren, GIF-less void for the Olympics The network will … [Link]
Mashable » Internet unites to find 6-year-old who sent message in a bottle
LONDON — There's something very romantically optimistic about placing a message in a bottle adrift at sea in hope that it might one day reach a distant shore to be discovered by a complete stranger. In earlier times, if such a message did happen to find its way to a recipient, there was little chance that the sender would ever know. … [Link]
Mashable » This personal holographic display could soon be yours
Volume is a new kind of 3D display. It was created by Looking Glass, a company based in Brooklyn and Hong Kong. The volumetric display uses a projector and a series of transparent slices to create images in three-dimensional space, a technology Looking Glass calls "lightfolding." SEE ALSO: New screen uses your phone to make holograms It's currently being shown … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat Stories vs. Instagram Stories: How similar are they?
Instagram caught many by surprise this week when it revealed it was launching a new feature called Instagram Stories, which looked almost exactly like the Snapchat feature of the same name. While close observers likely weren't surprised that Instagram was putting its own spin on the feature (Facebook has been trying to clone Snapchat for years), many were shocked at just … [Link]
Mashable » '80s 'Predator' gets a modern spin in this DIY costume hack
Benjamin Martin heads back to the '80s to show you how to create a Predator costume in the sixth episode of CineFix's DIY Costume Squad. Using mostly cardboard (with a few other household items), Martin crafts a pretty impressive extraterrestrial suit that you can make at home. Check out our CineFix YouTube channel for more videos: http://bit.ly/2aeiCXJ Read more…More about Mashable … [Link]
Mashable » Before-and-after photos from space show how much Rio has transformed
The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are about to get underway, and while reports of the city's possible unpreparedness for the games are rampant, the city's Olympic venues look shiny and new from space. DigitalGlobe — a commercial satellite imaging company — has taken a series of before-and-after photos of various Olympic venus in Rio, revealing how areas around the … [Link]
Slashdot » Brains of Overweight People Look Ten Years Older Than Those of Lean Peers, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The brains of people who are obese or overweight appear to have aged an extra 10 years compared to their lean peers from middle age onwards, brain scanning research has revealed. The difference, scientists say, corresponds to a greater shrinkage in the volume of white matter, although they don't know the … [Link]
Mashable » Scary footage shows race car flipping off track, hitting camera stand
LONDON — Grim footage of a crash that took place during last weekend's British Touring Car Championship event has been published online. In the clip above, which was shared on YouTube by Richard Howlett, cars line up for the start of the last day's race at Snetterton Race Track. SEE ALSO: Traffic cam catches cyclist narrowly escaping car crash Things … [Link]
Mashable » Anime comes to life with this magical Sailor Moon costume DIY
It’s episode five of CineFix's DIY Costume Squad, and Claire Max takes you into the world of manga and anime with a tutorial on how to make a magical Sailor Moon costume. Hot glue and wig required. Check out our CineFix YouTube channel for more videos: http://bit.ly/2aeiCXJ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Crafts, Diy, and Costumes
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Mashable » Christoph Waltz plays a mom, a high school student and an astronaut in Samsung's Olympics ad
Christoph Waltz shows off an impressive range of characters in Samsung's latest ad. The Academy Award-winning actor plays an overworked mom, a vacationer, an Olympic runner, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and many more while delivering a deadpanned monologue about how Americans multitask too much — and maybe that's not actually a bad thing. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Olympics commercial melds the world's … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Murray awkwardly bears flag, almost hits Princess Anne in the face
Andy Murray is undeniably one of the world's best tennis players. His flag-bearing skills, on the other hand, are decidedly less impressive as Princess Anne discovered during an awkward photo op at British House in Rio. SEE ALSO: Andy Murray wins Wimbledon, has the best ice bath ever The two-time Wimbledon winner struggles to maneuver the Union Jack into position, … [Link]
Mashable » Indonesia wants to ban noodle snack with illustrated bikini on its packaging
A noodle snack's box carrying an illustration of a woman's torso wearing a bikini is getting Indonesian authorities hot under the collar. The packaging's design also carries the words "squeeze me" (remas aku) in Bahasa Indonesia, and officials in the Muslim majority country want it off the shelves, local reports say. SEE ALSO: To 'Pokémon Go' or no? Indonesian government is … [Link]
Mashable » World's angriest man climbs on car, repeatedly punches windshield
LONDON — Normally when you think of road rage, you might imagine a bit of shouting or sweary gesturing through a car window. The video below, however, is on a whole different level. Filmed on St Margret's Way in Leicester, UK, and shared to Twitter by Amy Woodfield, the clip shows an enraged man kneeling on the bonnet of a car. … [Link]
Mashable » The Ikea puns guy is back, proposing to his girlfriend … with puns
Australian king of puns Simon Gilmore is better known as the guy who annoys his girlfriend at Ikea with endless, incredibly lame and incredibly funny puns. Well, he's back. But this time, he's less about annoying Dana and more about committing her to a lifetime of puns — by proposing to her on the side of a cliff. Simon's latest … [Link]
Mashable » It's been a good week for music — celebrate with our playlist
LONDON — It’s August, and if like me you are wondering how time has flown by, music has been a major factor. In 2016 we have been blessed with some really great tracks from all over the globe. This week, a few blasts from the past have returned and entered our radar to shake things up a bit. Led by UK … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Hopes To Plant Flag On The Moon Within 10 Years
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Associated Press: In an interview with The Associated Press, a senior official at North Korea's version of NASA said international sanctions won't stop the country from launching more satellites by 2020, and that he hopes to see the North Korean flag on the moon within the next 10 years. "Even though the … [Link]
Mashable » Will Australia's online census render 'rainbow families' with same-sex parents invisible?
Australians are currently having a meltdown about the government's decision to take its mandatory census digital. Privacy issues, discussions around online security and wise-cracks have flooded the internet in the last couple of weeks, since it was announced the government would be collecting certain information (like the participant's full name and address) for the first time. Some people have called for … [Link]
Mashable » Top 10 movie villains of all time
From The Dark Knight's Joker to Psycho's Norman Bates, no movie would be complete without a villain. Sometimes we love them, sometimes we love to hate them. CineFix counts down the top ten psychological masterminds, relatable foes and arch enemies. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Magician takes down argument for anti-trans bathroom laws with a simple trick … [Link]
Slashdot » Popular BitTorrent Search Engine Site Torrentz.eu Mysteriously Disappears
monkeyzoo writes: Softpedia reports that Torrentz.eu, the internet's biggest BitTorrent meta-search engine, has mysteriously and suddenly shut down. Visitors of the website see a simple message that reads, "Torrentz was a free, fast and powerful meta-search engine combining results from dozens of search engines." Trying to run a search, or clicking any link on the site changes that message to … [Link]
Mashable » Crop-murdering green snails are now crossing the sea (slowly) via strawberry imports
Tasmania has flipped out and shut down agricultural imports after discovering crop-destroying green snails taking up residence in two punnets of the imported fruit. SEE ALSO: Australia used to be home to a flesh-eating marsupial because of course it did The green snail, native to Europe and the North Africa has a nasty habit of obliterating a variety of leafy vegetables … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'A Hundred Thousand Worlds' explores the hidden side of the comic book world
Get ready for a deep dive into the comic book world. This week on the MashReads Podcast, we are joined by author Bob Proehl to read and discuss his new novel A Hundred Thousand Worlds. SEE ALSO: 7 superhero facts that may surprise you A modern The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, A Hundred Thousand Worlds follows a cast of … [Link]
Mashable » This book is the fastest sci-fi thriller you'll ever read
You know the problem with most Michael Crichton-style, high-tech, science-fiction thrillers? Too many damn words. Too many long sentences. Too many long paragraphs. These are supposed to be novels for your nightstand, guilty pleasures to reward you for a long hard day. How are you supposed to wade through all that technobabble, all those pointless secondary-character subplots, without nodding off? SEE … [Link]
Mashable » What's Ronaldinho been up to lately? Well, he could be playing in Australia next
It has been a bit of an odd journey for Brazilian soccer legend, Ronaldinho. The 36-year-old who has won nearly every accolade there is to be won, left his last team Fluminense back in September after three months and nine games. It was a brief but poor experience for the star, who failed to score and was booed by his own … [Link]
Mashable » Orphaned deer and her pigeon friend star in their own live-action 'Bambi' remake
A worthy addition to the canon of YouTube-captured unlikely animal friendships, baby deer Faline (named after Bambi's girlfriend, derh!) and her pigeon buddy are here to brighten your loveless day. Wildlife worker Jess Barkley from Sydney, Australia, is the director of this cinematic homage to all that is good and pure — shooting the pair together after privately rescuing the orphaned … [Link]
Mashable » Fresh solar-powered satellite tags track two birds' flight from Australia to Russia
Nature has given us more evidence that we are the laziest link in the evolutionary chain. A pair of grey plover birds have been tracked flying from balmy Australia to the comparitively frigid shores of Russia. SEE ALSO: Macaw cam gives literal bird's eye view of Australian countryside The two birds called CYA and CYB (genius, guys) were tagged by researchers … [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s Finally Offering Bug Bounties—With the Highest Rewards Ever
Better late than never. The post Apple's Finally Offering Bug Bounties—With the Highest Rewards Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Sorry Pokémon Go trainers, this guy has caught them all world-wide
UPDATE: Aug. 5, 2016, 2:08 p.m. AEST If you wanted to be the very best like no one ever was, well sorry — you're just a little too late. It's not Gary Oak, but he might as well be. It's 28-year-old Nick Johnson, a New Yorker who has recently travelled around the world on a quest to catch 'em all in … [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry takes flight in 'Rise' video
In case the "Victory is in my veins" of Katy Perry's Olympic anthem "Rise" isn't enough to motivate you, perhaps the just-released music video will do the trick. At first we find the pop singer struggling with a parachute a la Will Smith in Independence Day, except without the alien. She eventually does take flight, literally rising off the ground. In … [Link]
Slashdot » Malware Linked To Government of Kazakhstan Targets Journalists, Political Activists and Lawyers, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from EFF: Journalists and political activists critical of Kazakhstan's authoritarian government, along with their family members, lawyers, and associates, have been targets of an online phishing and malware campaign believed to be carried out on behalf of the government of Kazakhstan, according to a new report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Malware was … [Link]
Mashable » The first international 'Overwatch' tournament has its finals contenders
Weeks of qualifier matches have whittled down dozens of North American Overwatch teams and dozens more European teams to the top four teams from each continent. These eight teams will be competing to win the first-ever international Overwatch tournament, the ESL Atlantic Showdown. SEE ALSO: Overwatch's growth in competitive gaming is not without speed bumps The teams that made it to … [Link]
Mashable » Get behind the wheel of the stylish, tech-heavy Aston Martin DB11
Some might look at the new Aston Martin DB11 and just see a car. But they’d be missing the bigger picture. Not only does this all-new Aston boast concept car styling and a V12 engine that can make your blood run cold, it has one of the most stylish and tech-heavy luxury interiors on the planet. So, is the DB11 just … [Link]
Popular Science » Nature Videos Make Prisoners Less Violent
Health Simple intervention could improve mental health of nature-deprived inmates Prisoners at Snake River Correctional Institution in Oregon who were shown nature videos were less aggressive, distressed, nervous, and violent than those who were not… [Link]
Slashdot » Pokemon Go DDoS Attacks Postponed As PoodleCorp Botnet Suffers Security Breach
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: "The hacking crew [PoodleCorp] that promised to launch DDoS attacks on the Pokemon GO servers on August 1 suffered a major setback, after someone hacked their site, dumped the database, and shared it with data breach index service LeakedSource," reports Softpedia. "PoodleCorp responded to LeakedSource's announcement with what they knew best, … [Link]
Mashable » The first Zika vaccine trials are underway, but research funding is running out
Just days after a local outbreak of the Zika virus began in Miami, infecting at least 15 people so far, U.S. researchers are moving ahead with the first clinical trial for a potential vaccine. Yet their progress could quickly hit a wall if Congress doesn't free up more funding to fight the disease, the White House and scientists warned this week. … [Link]
Mashable » The first up-close whale swims yield rad underwater footage in Western Australia
The first face-to-face experience with a humpback whale off the west coast of Australia has been captured by an avid Instagram user. According to WA Today three humpback whales got up close and personal with the first of many swimming with humpback whales encounter tours. Swimming with humpback whales has always been off limits on the west coast. But not anymore! … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Counting genetic mutations predicts how soon you’ll get cancer
Analysing mutations in genes only weakly linked with sarcoma, a cancer that often targets young people, can indicate how early the disease may strike [Link]
Mashable » Brazil's quest for soccer redemption off to awful start at Rio Olympics
If qualifying for the 2018 World Cup ended Thursday, Brazil would not be traveling to Russia for soccer's biggest event. Yes, you read that correctly. Brazil, the most iconic footballing nation of them all, is currently on the outside looking in at 2018 World Cup qualification. That, of course follows Brazil's 7-1 shellacking by Germany on home soil in the 2014 … [Link]
WIRED » So, a Few Concerns About China’s Traffic-Slaying ‘Straddling Bus’
Including, is this really a bus? The post So, a Few Concerns About China's Traffic-Slaying 'Straddling Bus' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Apple introduces its first security bounty program
Apple is launching its first security bounty. The news comes on the heels of a presentation from Apple’s Ivan Krstic at the annual Black Hat USA security conference in Las Vegas. Krstic runs security engineering and architecture at Apple and presented an in-depth look at iOS security. This was Apple’s first appearance at Black Hat in four years. SEE ALSO: Apple … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden will get the 'Peter Rabbit' movie hopping at Sony
LOS ANGELES — James Corden is in negotiations to voice Beatrix Potter's furry friend Peter Rabbit in a live-action/CG hybrid movie taking shape at Sony, Mashable has confirmed. Rose Byrne is also in negotiations to join the project in a live-action role. Will Gluck (Easy A) is directing from a script by Rob Lieber that he's currently revising. Gluck is also … [Link]
Slashdot » Galaxy Note 7 Iris Scanner Explained
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Android Authority: The Galaxy Note 7 was just announced and one of the most intriguing features is its iris scanner. Android Authority has a report explaining how it works: "According to the company, the device stores your registered iris information as an encrypted code safely in its hardware using its KNOX security … [Link]
WIRED » Review: 2017 Aston Martin DB11
The DB11 is a much needed redefinition of what makes an Aston an Aston. The post Review: 2017 Aston Martin DB11 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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