Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Two of the best athletes in the world can't do a simple chest bump
It takes everything to become an Olympian — and absolutely nothing to do a chest bump. Still, some struggleOn Sunday, the Canadian men's volleyball team came back from defeat to beat their Brazilian hosts. To celebrate the victory, Ben Saxton and Chaim Schalk went in for a chest bump and failed, miserably. SEE ALSO: The most sexist moments at the Olympics … [Link]
WIRED » No One Can Stop Ad Blocking. Not Even Facebook
Facebook wants to dodge the ad blocker in your browser. But that's not easy The post No One Can Stop Ad Blocking. Not Even Facebook appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Capybaras took over the Olympic golf course and we should let them stay
Capybaras have staged a coup of the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and it's probably best for everyone that we go with the flow on this one. Capybaras, the world's largest rodents, would look extremely cute with medals around their thick necks, just chilling around. Let's make this happen. SEE ALSO: Would I know by now if I'm … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Disables RC4 In Internet Explorer 11 and Edge
An anonymous reader quotes a report from WinBeta: Microsoft released KB3151631 as part of today's Patch Tuesday set of updates that will disable RC4 in both Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 and later and in the Edge browser on Windows 10. As the company describes things: "RC4 is a stream cipher that was first described in 1987, and has … [Link]
WIRED » Dissolving Pills Aren’t Just Beautiful. They’re Science as Hell
A crisscrossed network of holes counterintuitively helps extended release tablets expel the same amount of medicine all day long. The post Dissolving Pills Aren’t Just Beautiful. They’re Science as Hell appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » University Collects Medical Samples Via Drones In Madagascar
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Stony Brook University is using drones to transport medical samples for laboratory analysis to and from remote parts of Madagascar. Phys.Org reports: "The drones are about the size of a large picnic table and have two sets of wings. They take off and land like helicopters and have a flight range of … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix will bring 'Amanda Knox' doc to Toronto International Film Festival
LOS ANGELES — Netflix will unveil four original documentaries — including one on Amanda Knox — at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in September. “The breadth of our slate at the Toronto International Film Festival speaks to Netflix’s continued celebration of diverse voices and styles in the world of nonfiction," Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's vice president of original documentary programming, said … [Link]
Mashable » The diving pool at the Olympics has mysteriously turned green
Many people highlighted the problems with the water outdoors in Rio leading up to the 2016 Summer Olympics. On Tuesday, the attention quickly turned to the water in the diving pool, which seemed to change from a cool blue to a slime green overnight. SEE ALSO: Rio Olympics: What's up with all those empty seats? Among the people to notice was … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram may soon allow you to save edits for later
As any seasoned Instagram user knows, crafting the perfect post can take awhile. There are settings to adjust, filters to choose — not to mention the caption, which can make or break the whole thing. Now, it appears Instagram may soon have a way to save posts for later. The app is currently testing a new drafts feature that allows you … [Link]
Mashable » 91-year-old has knitted more than 8,000 hats for the homeless
In news that will warm you to your icy core, this 91-year-old hospice patient has spent the past 15 years knitting hats for the homeless. SEE ALSO: Australia's oldest man likes to knit mini sweaters for injured penguins WXMI reports that Morrie Boogart of Grandville, Michigan — who suffers from skin cancer and a growth on his kidney — spends his … [Link]
Slashdot » Internet Archive Posted 10,000 Browser-Playable Amiga Titles
The folks behind the Internet Archive have added a huge trove of Amiga games and programs to the site, bringing the total to more than 10,000. All these games can be played on your web browser. The non-profit library first began adding Amiga software to its catalog in 2013. TechCrunch adds: We can't vouch for the quality of all of … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Has Started Testing The Rocket Engine For Its Mars Colonial Transporter
Space A Raptor engine has been shipped to Texas SpaceX has shipped a Raptor, its next generation rocket engine, to its test site in MacGregor, Texas. [Link]
Mashable » The best Olympics news bloopers from around the world
It should come as no surprise that a news story as big as the Olympics would lead to a few misses in the ocean of coverage it receives. And this can be good, because when there are misses, there are news bloopers. To save some time looking for them, YouTube channel News Be Funny collected some of the best Olympic … [Link]
Mashable » Census in disarray after denial of service attack takes down Australian government's website
People choosing Jedi as their religion is not the biggest issue of the Australian census. Being 2016, the government decided to go paperless for the census. It could have been a seamless transition to the digital world, but everything has gone wrong. The site didn't work for a large number of Australians Tuesday night, causing the hashtag #CensusFail to trend on … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. finally has its first offshore wind energy farm, after a decade of trying
The pair of 600-foot towers rising off the eastern U.S. coast marks a historic achievement for the country’s energy industry. The two towers, installed near Rhode Island last week, are the first-ever offshore wind energy turbines to go up in U.S. waters. Deepwater Wind, the project’s developer, said it expects to install the last three towers by the end of August. … [Link]
Mashable » Analysis of Trump on Twitter indicates he writes only the angry tweets
(Editor’s note: This post has been republished from the blog Variance Explained. Visit the original post to see the code used by the author in this analysis.) I don’t normally post about politics (I’m not particularly savvy about polling, which is where data science has had the largest impact on politics). But this weekend I saw a hypothesis about Donald Trump’s … [Link]
Slashdot » Google: Chrome 53 Will 'De-Emphasize Flash In Favor of HTML5' Next Month
Google announced in a blog post today that Chrome will officially start to "de-emphasize Flash in favor of HTML5." VentureBeat reports: "In September 2016, Chrome will block Flash content that loads behind the scenes, which the company estimates accounts for more than 90 percent of the Flash on the web. In December, Chrome will make HTML5 the default experience for … [Link]
WIRED » Every Page of This Wooden Book Is a Fiendish Puzzle
The Codex Silenda looks like a book, but it's actually five mind-bending puzzles. The post Every Page of This Wooden Book Is a Fiendish Puzzle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Behold: The most 'hell yeah, America' moment yet of the Rio Olympics
Warning: Olympic spoilers ahead that would make George Washington proud. U-S-A! U-S-A! The Magnificent Seven in 1996. The Fierce Five in 2012. The Final Five in 2016. The American women's gymnastics team took home gold during the team competition at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. The dominating performance topped China (Silver) and Russia (bronze), and gave the U.S. … [Link]
WIRED » Trump’s Second Amendment Line Probably Won’t Land Him in Jail
Did he just say what you think he said? It appears he did. The post Trump’s Second Amendment Line Probably Won’t Land Him in Jail appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Still Believes We're Living In A Simulation, Others Aren't So Sure
Science The Simulated Multiverse is a theory; we asked a theoretical physicist how real is it Elon Musk doesn’t tweet often, but when he does, he offers snippets of insight into his world and his mind. [Link]
WIRED » Hack Brief: Hackers May Have Breached Oracle’s Cash Register System
It’s not clear how bad this is—but it's definitely not good. The post Hack Brief: Hackers May Have Breached Oracle’s Cash Register System appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » ESPN's 'multi-sport' streaming service is coming
LOS ANGELES — Disney is breaking into the subscription streaming service world with the launch of an ESPN-branded "multi-sport” offering. To help push out the service, Disney confirmed Tuesday it has purchased of 33 percent of Major League Baseball’s streaming technology business BAMTech for $1 billion. Reports of the investment first surfaced in June. "Our investment in BAMTech gives us the technology infrastructure … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian is trying the latest Olympics therapy trend
Always one to keep up with trends, Kim Kardashian is giving the Olympics' latest one a whirl. The reality star posted some Snapchats about trying cupping, a technique that suctions glass cups on the skin in order to relax the muscles and boost blood flow. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps' circular bruises are due to 'cupping therapy' According to her Snaps, Kim … [Link]
Mashable » How to make your own geofilters on Snapchat
If you've used Snapchat then you're probably familiar with the app's geofilters, the illustrations you can overlay on top of your photos and videos. Earlier this year, Snapchat expanded the ability to make these illustrations to all users with a feature that enables anyone to pay for custom geofilters. Unlike the app's other location-based filters for neighborhoods or cities, which may … [Link]
Mashable » Google uses dogs playing poker to combat harassment in virtual reality
After some 60 years in the making, it's been exciting to watch virtual reality (VR) develop so rapidly this year. It's cheaper and lighter than ever, and at this point, it may be safe to anticipate it will be everywhere very soon. But a recent project from Google's Daydream Labs points to a huge, unresolved problem for VR users and developers: … [Link]
Slashdot » Suicide Squad Fan Suing Studio For 'False Advertising' Over Lack of Joker Scenes
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Independent: Reddit user BlackPanther2016 has threatened to begin legal action against Warner Bros and DC Comics later this week, claiming that teasing Joker scenes in trailers that did not make the final film amounts to "unjust false advertising." The disgruntled superhero fan argued in a post on Movies subreddit that he … [Link]
Mashable » Paris Agreement on climate change could go into effect this year
Many longtime climate activists were surprised when negotiators succeeded in crafting and adopting the Paris Agreement on climate change in December of 2015. After more than two decades of false starts, spectacular failures and all around frustration, suddenly a new era of global action had arrived. Now, it appears that world leaders are not content to wait around for the agreement … [Link]
Popular Science » Soylent Wants to Replace Your Coffee Too
Health Drinkable meal supplement goes after the "other" part of the average diet: caffeine Soylent is expanding their product offerings, and they're going after breakfast bars and caffeinated beverages as the competition. Soylent's big roll-out is a… [Link]
Mashable » 'No Man's Sky' is pretty, relaxing — but maybe just a bit boring
No Man's Sky seems like a pretty good video game. That's what you want to know, right? Is this absurdly hyped thing any good? I've spent roughly 10 hours with the final version of the game so far and I've found it to be very chill and relaxing, if a little dull at times. SEE ALSO: Tips for surviving your first … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: FantasyData MLB, SatoshiPay, qBittorrent, HackathonWatch
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Filmmaking squirrel steals GoPro and records a beautiful POV of a tree
Is this squirrel secretly employed by the GoPro marketing department? This thieving rodent steals an expensive camera and takes it high up into a tree, but the resulting footage is totally worth the stress. Thank you, Werner Herzog of squirrels, for taking us on this beautiful journey. Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner alien movie 'Arrival' unveils first teaser Sewage truck explodes, … [Link]
Mashable » Trump suggests his supporters could just shoot Clinton if she wins
Donald Trump just might get a visit from the same Secret Service that is charged with protecting him. On Tuesday, he seemed to casually suggest that, if his supporters aren't able to stop Hillary Clinton from becoming president via the ballot box, then perhaps they could just shoot her. SEE ALSO: Trump's favorite bands really don't like Trump The Republican presidential … [Link]
Mashable » First Team USA trans athlete breaks barriers in new Nike ad
Society still has a long way to go when it comes to embracing transgender identity — but triathlete Chris Mosier is helping to clear a path for trans people in sports as the first openly trans athlete to earn a spot on a U.S. National Team. In a new Nike ad titled "Unlimited Courage," which first aired Monday night on NBC … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner alien movie 'Arrival' unveils first teaser
Paramount has unveiled the first look at Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movie Arrival, which stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. Hailing from the gifted director of Sicario and Prisoners, the film opens Nov. 11. When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team — lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Adams) — is brought together to investigate. … [Link]
Mashable » How crazy your office gets when 'Pokémon Go' crashes
Have you been seeing your coworkers simultaneously falling to the ground recently? How about piles of papers being thrown into the air? Odds are, Pokémon Go just crashed. Cue the office meltdown. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Pokemon Go, Office, and Anarchy
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Slashdot » Chrome Is Nearly Ready To Talk To Your Bluetooth Devices
Jon Fingas, writing for Engadget: Don't look now, but your web browser is about to become aware of the devices around you. After months of testing, Google has switched on broader experimental support in Chrome and Chrome OS for Web Bluetooth, which lets websites interact with your nearby Bluetooth gear. You could use a web interface to control your smart … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘Superfood’ doesn’t mean anything, so let’s stop using it
Although some foods have superior nutritional value, there’s no incentive for manufacturers to define terms like superfood. The ambiguity hides the true facts [Link]
Popular Science » A Solar Storm Almost Led The U.S. To War With The Soviet Union
Military In 1967, the sun heated up the Cold War Five years after the Cuban Missile crisis brought the Soviet Union and the United States to the brink of war, another event occurred that brought the two superpowers one… [Link]
WIRED » Soylent’s New Creation Is Coffee and Breakfast in a Bottle
It’s a meal in a bottle. With a side of coffee, also in the bottle. The post Soylent's New Creation Is Coffee and Breakfast in a Bottle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Browsing with Chrome is about to get a lot faster and safer
The final nail in Adobe Flash's coffin goes in later this year. Google announced on its Chrome Blog that it will begin taking actions in September to deemphasize and then disable Flash by default. Chrome 53 will block Flash and Chrome 55 in December will make HTML5 the default. For Flash-only websites (which apparently still exist) users will be prompted to … [Link]
Mashable » Bow down to badass Simone Biles
Simone Biles is a wonder woman. There is something to be said about a gymnast who can wink at the judges in the middle of a difficult routine. Nineteen-year-old Biles has a total of 14 world championship medals, making her the most decorated American female gymnast of all time. And her 10 gold medals gives her the record for most Worlds … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Baby Macaques “Smile” In Their Sleep
Animals It’s not just for baby humans and chimps Humans and chimpanzees are not the only primates to practice smiling in their sleep. Japanese macaques, a more distant relative, do it too. [Link]
Mashable » Need motivation? This 10-year-old kid has words of wisdom to share
While other kids his age are busy building caterpillar forts on the playground, Nyeeam Hudson has set his sights on grander goals: Most notably, on spreading motivational messages to the world. The 10-year-old spreads positivity in the form of words of wisdom far beyond his years via Instagram — where he goes by the moniker King Nahh — speaking engagements, and … [Link]
Mashable » The failed bromance behind Michael Phelps' savage stare down of Chad le Clos
It’s the meme-iest moment of the 2016 Olympics so far. But did you know Michael Phelps' smoldering death stare comes with a juicy backstory? This is the tale of the most decorated Olympian in human history, a South African upstart named Chad le Clos and a trans-continental bromance gone sour. SEE ALSO: Rafaela Silva wins Brazil's first gold in Rio, and … [Link]
Mashable » This high-tech indoor garden just made growing marijuana a lot easier
Back in the day, growing weed at home involved you forfeiting an entire closet or room in your home, along with endless hours of research, constant attention and, of course, the risk of arrest. But now that cannabis is legal in multiple regions of the United States, the industry is booming with new and creative ways to grow the sticky … [Link]
WIRED » The Best Battle Gear for Fencing, Golfing, and … Badmintoning?
You may not know it, but golf, fencing, and, yes, even badminton use high-tech gear. The post The Best Battle Gear for Fencing, Golfing, and … Badmintoning? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » New mom Anne Hathaway reminds us all there's no shame in gaining weight
Anne Hathaway has a message to anyone who has felt pressure to shed the baby weight: love what you've been given. The actress and recent mother posted an image on Instagram of jean shorts in the making, with a touching message about shame and self love. SEE ALSO: Here's how to stream five of Garry Marshall's best movies "There is … [Link]
Slashdot » Local Police in Canada Used 'Stingray' Surveillance Device Without a Warrant
Jordan Pearson, writing for Motherboard: For years, Canadian police have successfully kept their use of controversial and indiscriminate surveillance devices called IMSI catchers a secret. Today, for the first time, and thanks to a year-long effort by a coalition of civil rights organizations and Vancouver-based Pivot Legal Society, we know that at least one local police force in Canada has … [Link]
Mashable » The cucamelon is here to make your summer adorable
Move over baby hedgehogs and newborn lion cubs. Get over yourself, Totoro bread and itty bitty cooking videos. The cucamelon is here and it is adorable all on its own. SEE ALSO: Company creates machine that claims to stop avocados going brown These small cucumbers are the fruit of the Melothria scabra vine, which is native to Central America. They have … [Link]
WIRED » I’ll Never See All of No Man’s Sky‘s Beauty. Thank Goodness
As I play this new PlayStation 4 game, I probe the children of far-flung stars, and I do so knowing that I can never see all of it. The post I'll Never See All of No Man's Sky's Beauty. Thank Goodness appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Lifelong friends embark on a journey of the senses and the soul
PAID CONTENT BY DOUBLETREE BY HILTONDoubleTree by Hilton believes that nice is contagious. It starts with a warm chocolate chip cookie but doesn’t stop there! You’ll find that the niceness you experience stays with you – and chances are, you’ll want to pass it on. Share your stories of niceness with us using #NiceTravels. If you were given the opportunity to … [Link]
Mashable » Paul George is much better at basketball than throwing away cups
Cups are are the up-and-up this Olympics – or as some would say, the cup-and-cup. Indiana Pacers forward Paul George was in for a rude awakening when he tried to hand his cup off at an Olympic basketball game on Monday. SEE ALSO: USA basketball star comes out days before Olympics In the following clip, George, a three-time NBA All-Star, is seen looking … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter user's account shut down after posting Olympic videos
The IOC rules are militantly firm and relatively clear: No one can go near video footage or GIFs of anything that happens during the Olympics without paying for it. Their 6-page diktat opens with a typically verbose marathon of a sentence that aims to cover every conceivable eventuality or loophole: And woe betide anyone who doesn't listen. Particularly if you're a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Chronicles of Narnia' franchise will return with 'The Silver Chair'
Remember the Chronicles of Narnia franchise with the lion, the witch, the wardrobe and all that jazz? Well it's being, uh, resurrected with a new movie based C.S. Lewis' The Silver Chair. Two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (Life of Pi) is writing the movie, which boasts the involvement of Sony's literary-focused label TriStar, the Mark Gordon Company, the C.S. Lewis Company … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can we reduce mass shootings by changing how they are reported?
There are calls to curb media coverage of some aspects of mass shootings in the US to try to cut the number of gun sprees. Will it work, wonders Steven Stack [Link]
Slashdot » Earth's Resources Used Up at Quickest Rate Ever in 2016
An anonymous reader writes: In just over seven months, humanity has used up a full year's allotment of natural resources such as water, food and clean air — the quickest rate yet, according to a new report. The point of "overshoot" will officially be reached on Monday, said environmental group Global Footprint Network — five days earlier than last year. … [Link]
Mashable » Leaked Apple patent shows designs for tank-like steering system
Based on these patent images, the long-rumored Apple Car might be beefier than we ever anticipated. SEE ALSO: No, it’s not OK to let Tesla's Autopilot drive you to the hospital The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office dropped 80 new Apple patents Tuesday morning. Intriguingly, one of them shows designs for a steering system of an articulated, tank-like vehicle. [Link]
Mashable » Indiegogo-backed helmet company declares bankruptcy amid lawsuit
So much for smart helmets. Skully, the Indiegogo startup that promised a revolutionary augmented reality motorcycle helmet, has gone bankrupt. The company is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid reports of serious misuse of company funds. Skully's founders, brothers Marcus Weller and Mitch Weller, were replaced in July in the wake of customer and investor complaints about the serious lag time … [Link]
Popular Science » Space Mining Company Will Launch An Asteroid-Surveying Spacecraft By 2020
Space Deep Space Industries' Prospector-1 will hunt for valuables and land on an asteroid Asteroid mining company Deep Space Industries has announced that it will be sending a spacecraft called Prospector-1 out in search of resources by the end of the… [Link]
Mashable » Tyga may go to jail because he bought Kylie a Mercedes instead of paying his debt
National treasure Tyga's days as a free man walking among us man be numbered: after declining to bring the warm glow of his presence to a scheduled court appearance, he's a wanted man. TMZ reports the constant tabloid fixture and sometime rapper was supposed to have a little chat with his former landlord's lawyers about $480,000 he still owes on a … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is What The World Looks Like From a Squirrel's Point Of View
Animals Tree climbing experts Have you ever wanted to be a squirrel? They don't have a bad life, hanging out in trees, collecting nuts, chasing other squirrels around trees, harassing birds. [Link]
Mashable » Sewage truck explodes, sends poop water flying everywhere
Sometimes, sh*t happens. Recently released dash cam footage near the Altufyevo subway station in Moscow shows an extremely stinky situation. The clip starts with a vehicle pulling up to a group of stopped traffic waiting for the light to change. Without warning, a sewage suction tanker in the middle of the stopped traffic explodes, spewing poop water in all directions. … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn's new music video for 'Cruel' is pretty trippy
If you can't get enough of post-One Direction Zayn, the new video for his Snakeships collaboration, "Cruel" is just for you: There are several Zayns, smizing at the camera and dancing about. The disorienting clip starts at the scene of an arrest, and then it cuts to Zayn sitting in a neon-lit room, a screen behind him with another Zayn … [Link]
Slashdot » Ad Board To Comcast: Stop Claiming You Have the 'Fastest Internet'
The National Advertising Division (NDA) said on Monday that Comcast should stop claiming that its Xfinity service delivers the "fastest Internet in America," adding that the carrier should also discontinue some ads where it claims to offer the "fastest in-home Wi-Fi." ArsTechnica reports: For its fastest Internet claim, Comcast relied on crowdsourced data from the Ookla Speedtest application. An "award" … [Link]
Mashable » Team USA's swanky lounge in Rio
Team USA's house is the place to be in Rio. Athletes and their families can hang out, watch the games or grab a bite at the American/Brazilian restaurant. The catch? The lounge is invite-only. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Team Usa, Real Team, Olympics, and Rio 2016
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Mashable » Tech-savvy fencer stops to retrieve fallen phone during Olympic match
You know how you sometimes forget to put your phone in your pocket before you leave the house? Well, French fencer Enzo Lefort had the opposite problem during his Olympic match on Monday. Lefort failed to take his phone out of his pocket before facing Germany's Peter Joppich, a faux pas that might have gone unnoticed had the device not fallen … [Link]
Popular Science » Could Cancer Have Evolved To Be More Common In Some Organs Than In Others?
Health Natural selection may have favored stronger anti-cancer protection for critical organs A new opinion paper out of the journal Cell Press states that there also may be an evolutionary component. [Link]
WIRED » Most North Carolina Trump Voters Won’t Believe in a Clinton Victory
According to a new poll, the majority of Trump backers in North Carolina say a Clinton victory would mean the election was rigged. The post Most North Carolina Trump Voters Won’t Believe in a Clinton Victory appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Neanderthals’ Clothing Could Have Killed Them
Science Possibly without fur-lined parkas, colder temps may have led to demise It is still a mystery with what led to the demise of the Neanderthal. Some paleoanthropologists believe they were out-competed by ancient humans. Others believe they… [Link]
Mashable » Monster.com bought for $429 million
Finding a job — on an old-school site, anyway — is now worth $429 million. In a deal announced Tuesday the Dutch human resources company Randstad will acquire Monster.com, the job search site for that price. Founded in 1999, Monster is one of the oldest and largest online job search resources. But the site is long past its dot-com heyday when … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Introduces API Access to OneNote Staff Notebook
Microsoft has introduced the OneNote Staff Notebook API for Office 365. OneNote Staff Notebook has been an increasingly popular app for educators since its launch a year ago. As more and more teachers and school systems have adopted OneNote Staff Notebook, Microsoft has received ongoing requests for programmatic access to the app.
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Mashable » Kylie Jenner's ramen add-ins drive the internet wild
When you make ramen, your microwave beeps. When Kylie Jenner makes ramen, the internet explodes and everyone becomes a critic. The eighteen-year-old reality television star and makeup mogul made waves when, on Aug. 5, she snapchatted her favorite instant ramen additions of butter, garlic powder and an egg. 
Image: SnapchatSEE ALSO: Kylie Jenner and Tyga are back together, for better or … [Link]
Slashdot » China Suspected of Hacking Organizations Involved in South China Sea Dispute
Jesse Johnson, writing for The Japan Times: The ongoing dispute over the South China Sea has apparently spilled over into cyberspace recently, as hackers believed to be from China have attacked government and private-sector organizations linked to the row over the key waterway, a new analysis has found. Using malicious software, hackers have tried to swipe sensitive information from the … [Link]
Mashable » Woman has super romantic photoshoot with her hot job offer
Just think of those five little words you're dying to hear: Will you work for me? Facebook user Benita Abraham spent seven grueling months looking for the perfect job when suddenly her dream position finally came in. SEE ALSO: Guy's stunning GQ resume earned him an internship without an interview To honor her major life change, she did what any person … [Link]
WIRED » The New Luke Cage Trailer Is Here to Punch You in the Head
The first full look at Netflix's forthcoming Marvel series proves that, despite all his rage, our hero's still just a man named Cage. The post The New Luke Cage Trailer Is Here to Punch You in the Head appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » India’s Monsoon Winds Have Blown For Nearly 13 Million Years
Science Changing climate and mountains created the unique weather India’s monsoon winds kicked into gear 12.9 million years ago. [Link]
Mashable » David Duchovny's birthday wish for Gillian Anderson hints more 'X-Files' is out there
If you want to believe, David Duchovny is here for you. The actor wished his The X-Files co-star Gillian Anderson happy birthday in a swoon-worthy message for all Mulder and Scully worshippers out there. And as if that weren't enough, he killed two aliens with one stone by packing some hope for the rumored eleventh season of the series into 140 … [Link]
Mashable » Google enters the food delivery business in India
Food tech just got supremely more interesting in India. Just when the sector was taking baby steps toward stability after battling rounds of misfortune, Google has jumped the gun and entered the fray. SEE ALSO: After Zomato and TinyOwl, Foodpanda lays off 15% of workforce in India “From today, when people search for a nearby restaurant on their phone, they’ll see … [Link]
Mashable » Swimmer thanks Imgur for supporting his Olympic dream
American swimmer Cody Miller's Olympic dream came true on Sunday — with the Imgur community cheering him on. The 24-year-old breaststroker is an avid user of the image website and shared his journey on the platform, from the pressure of chasing his Olympic dream to his lifelong body image issues. After he won a medal on Sunday, he gave a shoutout … [Link]
WIRED » Petty Michael #PhelpsFace Becomes Rio’s First Perfect Meme
Don’t mess with Michael Phelps. Or shimmy in front of him. The post Petty Michael #PhelpsFace Becomes Rio’s First Perfect Meme appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Are Using Wormholes To Make Black Holes Less Weird
Space Warping space to fight infinities Wormholes might solve some black holes' problems… [Link]
Mashable » Foul-mouthed and sloppy? Studies suggest you might be a genius.
Researchers have some great news for anyone with a foul mouth or a messy desk. According to recent studies published in several psychology journals, people that swear often, stay up late and leave a mess behind tend to have higher IQs. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time, Standalone Featured, Psychology, and Research
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Mashable » Now you can get empowering #GirlLove texts, inspired by YouTuber Lilly Singh's initiative
LOS ANGELES — Lilly Singh's #GirlLove initiative just got even more personal. Shine — a text message service that sends uplifting tips and inspiration to users — has partnered up with the YouTube star to bring her #GirlLove initiative to fans across the globe. Starting Tuesday, the company will have a new series that offers fans original video and text message … [Link]
Mashable » Milla Jovovich shoots all the things in the latest 'Resident Evil' trailer
Remember when Resident Evil was about zombies? Resident Evil: The Final Chapter may feature undead-like creatures alongside it's snarly, drippy monsters, but that's not what this trailer is about. No, this trailer exists for one purpose: to showcase Milla Jovovich shooting stuff like a badass. Not that there's anything wrong with thatThe Final Chapter looks like an entertaining action romp. … [Link]
Mashable » Autonomous Chevy Bolt EV testing expands to Arizona
Cruise Automation, the autonomous driving systems company recently acquired by General Motors, is wasting no time, expanding the testing of its latest self-driving car, the long-range Chevy Bolt EV. In May, Cruise revealed that just two short months after being brought under the GM umbrella, it revealed it was already testing autonomous Bolts in San Francisco. SEE ALSO: No, it’s not … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Tebow wants to play Major League Baseball now, and the internet thinks it's hilarious
Tim Tebow is still doing … stuff. And we're still writing about it. Five years ago, we brought you the inside story of how "Tebowing" became, well, Tebowing. Since then, the former college football star has washed out as an NFL quarterback, become an ESPN analyst, accidentally sported a righteous ponytail-slash-mullet — and now he wants to play pro baseball. We … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Crack Open Unusually Advanced Malware that Hid For 5 Years
A malware dubbed ProjectSauron went undetected for five years at a string of organizations, according to security researchers at Kaspersky Lab and Symantec. The malware may have been designed by a state-sponsored group. Researchers say that Project Sauron can disguise itself as benign files and does not operate in predictable ways, making it very tough to detect. Ars Technica reports: … [Link]
Mashable » Simone Biles and North West are each other's biggest fan
Looks like Simone Biles is inspiring North West to become a gymnast, too. According to a tweet Kim Kardashian West posted Sunday night during the women's gymnastics qualifying rounds, it looks like North is just as captivated by Biles as we all are. SEE ALSO: Who and what to watch on every day of the Olympics And the plot thickens: Biles, … [Link]
Mashable » Future iPhones might copy Samsung's Galaxy Edge phones
Gimmick or not, people really seem to like Samsung's Galaxy "Edge" smartphones. And now Apple seems to be interested in them, too. Apple has just been granted a new patent for "electronic devices with sidewall displays." Patent US009411451, which was filed on April 21, 2015 and made public on Aug. 9, suggests future iPhones could come with curved screens that work … [Link]
Mashable » This is probably the reason why there are so many damn Pidgeys in 'Pokémon Go'
Pokémon Go is a game that allows lifelong fans to occasionally catch their favorite fictional animals in between an absurd amount of Pidgeys, Rattatas and Zubats. If you've ever wondered why a handful of common Pokémon show up so often in the game, this incredibly well-done CG video has the answer: carpet bombing. Yes, large cargo planes simply drop thousands … [Link]
Mashable » This tiny change just made your Netflix more private
In an effort to boost user privacy, Netflix is changing the way it serves up video streams on its website. The main part of the change if officially moving from HTTP to HTTPS protocols, meaning the connection is encrypted, which makes it much more difficult for any potential eavesdroppers to see what you're streaming. Netflix's HTTPS rollout is officially in full … [Link]
Mashable » We're serving up our favorite tennis GIFs for the US Open
There’s rarely a dull moment at the US Open. And how could there be, with the high-stakes, high-pressure, high-speed nature of it all? This month, hundreds of devoted tennis fans will swarm Arthur Ashe Stadium for a glimpse at tennis greatness. Luckily, for those watching at home, the internet will be rife with coverage from the US Open. There will be … [Link]
Mashable » Top 10 movie villains we love to hate
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: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Cinefix, The Joker, and Villains
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Popular Science » Texas Health Officials Confirm State's First Zika-Related Infant Death
Health The baby was born with a number of birth defects, including microcephaly Today, health officials in Texas confirmed the first infant death related to infection with the Zika virus, according to a statement by the Harris County Health… [Link]
Mashable » Astronomers Without Borders needs your help to bring thousands of shades to Africa for solar eclipse
An non-profit organization wants to bring the wonder of the universe to people around the world. Astronomers Without Borders — founded in 2006 — launches various projects to try to bring the science of planets, stars and galaxies a bit more down to Earth. In the past, the organization has collected photos of the transit of Mercury and helped fund a … [Link]
Popular Science » Cardinals Slow West Nile Virus’s Spread In Atlanta
Health The bug stops here Each summer, cardinals take one for the team and draw mosquito bites that might otherwise go to American robins, which very good at passing along West Nile virus when… [Link]
Popular Science » Popcorn Too Fluffy? Try Half-Popping Popcorn At Home
DIY Pop some science with Pop Sci We half-popped some popcorn. [Link]
Mashable » Guy turns workout into British cycling adventure with virtual reality
Hands up, who doesn't hate exercise bikes — those boring tools that demand that you pedal, pedal, pedal endlessly while some TV plays in the background. SEE ALSO: You’re about to get a hotter and comfier Samsung Gear VR Well, a particularly ingenious video game developer might have found a solution for that. Aaron Puzey, an Australian who now lives in … [Link]
Mashable » There was almost a casualty in the nightly war against evil at Disney World's live show
Every night at Disney World's Epcot theme park, a sea battle takes place between the forces of pure good and pure evil. Each night, like clockwork, Mickey and his friends win the battle and good triumphs. A video taken on August 7, however, captured the tense moment when the army of love and friendship nearly experienced its first casualty. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Popular Science » Can Ocean Plastics Make Homes For The Poor?
Environment One company wants to turn pollution into shelter. There's no shortage of plastic in the ocean: un-recycled plastic from toys, containers, skin cleansers and countless other things fill the oceans in startling volume. [Link]
Mashable » Parrot nails down the creepy cat impression
This parrot has seamlessly completed its transformation from exotic bird to just another hissing cat its owner needs to care for. So much for diversifying your household pets. Can it use the litter box as well? Playful dolphin at SeaWorld snatches woman's iPad, splashes everyone Watch this rogue kite drag its flyer across a field President Obama tells Michelle which … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hiddleston debuts his Instagram account with a Loki selfie
Today just might end up being a holiday for Hiddleswift fans across the world. Actor Tom Hiddleston, who happens to be the highly-publicized boyfriend to singer Taylor Swift, has finally joined the modern society with the launch of his Instagram account. SEE ALSO: Spencer Pratt shares his opinions on Hiddleswift, 'The Bachelorette' and healing crystals Hiddleston's Instagram debut served as a … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Will Force Advertising On Ad-Blocking Users
Long-time reader geek writes: Facebook is going to start forcing ads to appear for all users of its desktop website, even if they use ad-blocking software (Could be paywalled; alternate source). The social network said on Tuesday that it will change the way advertising is loaded into its desktop website to make its ad units considerably more difficult for ad … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this rogue kite drag its flyer across a field
The take-no-prisoners wind in Cromarty, Scotland proved to be too much for this kite and its fearless flyer. We envision bruises in this dude's future. Playful dolphin at SeaWorld snatches woman's iPad, splashes everyone Parrot nails down the creepy cat impression President Obama tells Michelle which Olympic event he can't watch 'Luke Cage' trailer brings more justice (and bullet holes) … [Link]
Mashable » Cupcakes inspired by 'Stranger Things' won't scare you
Stranger Things is a great new Netflix show about the paranormal and snacking. Finally, someone dreamed up the perfect food to eat while you watch binge watch (or re-watch). Redditor Youdevillog made five different variations of cupcakes to go with some of the major characters (Barb). And each looks more delicious than the last. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' characters reimagined as … [Link]
Popular Science » Can This Rolling Camera Droid Protect Your Home?
Gadgets Not unless it gets a little smarter and more lethal A camera attached to a robotic ball could freely travel from room to room like a Roomba. With that concept, a single camera could do the work of a whole house-full of… [Link]
Mashable » This adorable dog went to the groomers and ended up with a stunning blow out
Bad hair days can be ruff. Josh Pitruzzella, owner of an 11-year-old shih tzu named Mimi, made the mistake of having his dad bring his precious pet to the groomers. SEE ALSO: Fluffy little rescue dog posing with food is our ideal Instagram account In an effort to save money, Pitruzzella's dad told the groomer to shave everything except poor Mimi's … [Link]
Mashable » Husband and wife passed away 20 minutes apart in real life 'The Notebook'
If you can't get through The Notebook without crying, reading about the De Langes will feel like a heart wrenching sequel. Henry and Jeanette De Lange, who had been married for 63 years, passed away within 20 minutes of each other July 31 in Platte, South Dakota. SEE ALSO: Bride walked down the aisle by man who has her father's heart … [Link]
Mashable » *NSYNC reunites to celebrate JC Chasez's birthday
Here we go, one more time. In honor of JC Chasez's 40th birthday on Monday, five of our favorite '90s guys came together for the *NSYNC reunion we didn't even know we needed in life. SEE ALSO: Thanks to *NSYNC's Joey Fatone, you might be one step closer to the perfect hot dog Singer and former frosted tips heartthrob Justin Timberlake, … [Link]
Mashable » New NASA video shows dazzling details of a rocket test as never before
The power of a rocket booster firing is a sight to behold, but even the most keen-eyed rocket launch viewer won't be able to pick out the intricate details of a rocket's plume. Now, a video from NASA shows those details in a dazzling new fashion. SEE ALSO: NASA successfully test-fired part of its most powerful rocket system To the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple could be working on a new health-related device
Under CEO Tim Cook, who is a well known health buff, Apple has steadily increased its focus on personal health. The Apple Watch, HealthKit, ResearchKit and the announcement of CareKit are all pieces in Apple's health-driven future. A new rumor from Taiwan's Economic Daily News (via Macotara) reports Apple has been working on a standalone health-tracking device for the past two … [Link]
Mashable » How Apple is taking the tech world’s love affair with renewables to a new level
Apple is no longer just a tech company with a commitment to powering itself completely from renewable energy. It is now officially licensed to sell clean electricity too, in an rare move that could save the company hundreds of millions of dollars in energy costs and corporate taxes. The California tech giant last week won federal approval to start selling electricity, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plan to replant millions of trees in central England in trouble
Some 8.5 million trees have been planted in central England under the National Forest scheme, but the rate of planting has dwindled – here’s why [Link]
WIRED » Wanna Swim Like Phelps? Take a Dive Into the Physics of Drag
In swimming, humans try to achieve the greatest possible speed. However, the drag forces also depend on the speed. How much of an impact can small changes make? The post Wanna Swim Like Phelps? Take a Dive Into the Physics of Drag appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » London's Metropolitan Police Still Running 27,000 Windows XP Desktops
An anonymous reader writes: London's Met Police has missed its deadline for abandoning the out-of-date operating system Windows XP, as findings reveal 27,000 computers still run on the software two years after official support ended. Microsoft stopped issuing updates and patches for Windows XP in Spring 2014, meaning that any new bugs and flaws in the operating system are left … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter calls out Donald Trump's anonymous sources with #ManyPeopleAreSaying
Donald Trump went back to one of his favorite phrases on Monday, using his infamous phrase "many people are saying" to back up a tweet directed at Hillary Clinton. Twitter picked up on the phrase — one the Republican presidential nominee often uses to conjure up support from anonymous sources — and turned it into a hashtag to poke fun at … [Link]
Mashable » 'Saturday Night Live' exits: Jon Rudnitsky also leaving
Jon Rudnitsky is also leaving Saturday Night Live, Mashable has confirmed. The news of Rudnitsky's departure, after one season on the show, comes on the heels of the announcement that longtime cast members Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah are also departing. SEE ALSO: Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah leaving 'SNL' Rudnitsky struggled to break out during his time on the program, … [Link]
Mashable » You can now set Google Maps to download data only over Wi-Fi
There’s a new version of Google Maps for Android, and it might just save you a few bucks in those roaming data charges. From now on, Google Maps will let you switch the app to "Wi-Fi only" mode of operation, which won't download any data unless you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. You can enable the option, which will make the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beyond Pokémon Go: augmented reality is set to transform gaming
A wave of forthcoming AR titles will incorporate teamwork and turn homes and offices into arenas for play – but you might need new hardware to take part [Link]
WIRED » Trump’s Right: Detroit Is Hurting. But He’s Wrong About Why
Trump may have been right about Detroit's many ills, but he hasn’t quite accurately diagnosed the cause. The post Trump's Right: Detroit Is Hurting. But He's Wrong About Why appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Scottish students receive exam results, Twitter responds hilariously
LONDON — Today is Scottish exam results day. Unfortunately for Scottish teenagers, this means a lot of anxious nail biting as they wait for that fickle envelope. Fortunately for the rest of us, this means endless entertainment on social media. SEE ALSO: Students are being sent tampons and pads in the post and they have no idea why Using the hashtag … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Lightsaber Deflect A Fireball
Entertainment Technically it's a fake one batting away a roman candle, but still cool A jedi with a toy lightsaber deflects roman candle fireworks shot by a man dressed as a wizard. This is great entertainment, Star Wars fan or not. [Link]
Slashdot » Ask VideoLAN President and Lead VLC Developer Jean-Baptiste Kempf Your Questions
VLC remains one of the most popular applications. First released over 15 years ago, VLC is open-source, and is available across multiple platforms including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, ChromeOS, iOS, and it's coming to the Xbox One later this year. We thought it would be great to have Jean-Baptiste Kempf, President of VideoLAN non-profit organization (the maker of VLC … [Link]
Popular Science » Cupping At The Olympics: Is It A Fad?
Health Is the practice of cupping beneficial or does it just give a placebo effect? Michael Phelps and a host of gymnasts are walking around covered in bruises from a treatment called cupping, meant to help sore and injured muscles that uses suction to… [Link]
Mashable » What if 'Wonder Woman' is terrible, too? Because that seems likely now.
LOS ANGELES — Fool me once, Man of Steel, fool me twice, Batman v Superman. Fool me to death, Suicide Squad. Hey! Who else is looking forward to Wonder Woman? And … why, exactly, are we doing that? SEE ALSO: First 'Wonder Woman' trailer will kick your ass, and you'll like it There are still otherwise reasonable people holding out hope … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama tells Michelle which Olympic event he can't watch
What's even better than an interview with President Barack Obama or Michelle Obama? The couple interviewing each other. The pair got together to ask each other a few questions about the Olympics (that were provided on appropriately decorated index cards). Barack's visceral reaction when he admits which Olympic event is too stressful for him to watch is an American treasure. … [Link]
Mashable » Dwayne Johnson is 'Fast & Furious' at some of his male co-stars
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson doesn't half-ass anything, especially when it comes to his characters. It's what has made him the world's most paid actor. But it turns out, sometimes he doesn't need to do much more than be himself on screen. In a new short Facebook clip, The Rock takes us back to his wrestling days on the set of the … [Link]
Mashable » Lyft looks to attract new riders with free Starbucks
Attention Starbucks lovers: Lyft is offering free rewards stars and gifts cards in an attempt to translate your caffeine addiction into a ridehailing addiction. Starting Tuesday, Starbucks customers can link their rewards accounts with the Lyft app to rake in stars. For every ride they take between 5 and 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, commuters will earn five stars. First-time Lyft … [Link]
Popular Science » Fender Goes Digital With First Tuner App
Technology Is Fender Tune the best app? Fender released a guitar tuning app this week. Fender Tune has dozens of options for custom tuning and enough sensitivity to tell when it's being impacted by background… [Link]
WIRED » Vulnerability Exposes 900M Android Devices—and Fixing Them Won’t Be Easy
QuadRooter isn't just a vulnerability. It's a reminder of how hard it is to keep Android safe. The post Vulnerability Exposes 900M Android Devices—and Fixing Them Won't Be Easy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » The Search of the Perfect Antiviral Has Taken A New Step Forward
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers have developed an antiviral polymer with a wide spectrum Viral infections are difficult to prevent and control. Yet researchers have found a molecule capable of defeating several viruses with no risk for resistance. [Link]
Slashdot » Police Scotland Told To Pay Journalist $13,000 Over Illegal Intercepts
Reader Bruce66423 writes: A former police officer turned journalist whose privacy was criminally breached by Scotland's finest is due to receive 10,000 Pound ($13,000) for the damage their actions caused. Other victims didn't seek compensation. It is not clear whether criminal proceedings against the officers responsible for ignoring clear rules against their behaviour will follow.From the report: The investigatory powers … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is now bypassing ad blockers on desktop
Facebook is putting its foot down on ad blockers. The social network announced in a blog post on Tuesday that it is now circumventing ad blockers so that desktop users will see ads regardless of whether they have the software installed. SEE ALSO: First look at Facebook's massive new R&D lab In return, the company is giving users more control over … [Link]
Mashable » 'Luke Cage' trailer brings more justice (and bullet holes) to Netflix
Sweet Christmas, Luke Cage is here at last. After the success of Jessica Jones, Marvel's Luke Cage is coming to Netflix with his own story on Sept. 30. The new series, starring Mike Colter, follows Cage in the aftermath of the events from Season 1 of Jessica Jones, as he faces off with a new adversary, Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes (Mahershala … [Link]
Mashable » Playful dolphin at SeaWorld snatches woman's iPad, splashes everyone
This dolphin doesn't care if you want to stay dry or have a working iPad. A video taken at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, shows a dolphin leaping out of the water to grab a woman's iPad right out of her hands. The woman — who appeared to be filming or photographing the dolphin — quickly retrieved her beloved technology from … [Link]
Mashable » Exhibition coming to London to celebrate 20 — yes, 20 — years of Harry Potter
LONDON — In case there wasn't enough Harry Potter magic in the air already with the recent release of The Cursed Child, another exciting development has come to appease those of us confined to the Muggle world. SEE ALSO: Before 'Cursed Child,' all muggles need this glorious 'Harry Potter' refresher Beginning in Autumn 2017, The British Library has announced that it … [Link]
Popular Science » Ashton Eaton Conquers 10 Olympic Events With Simple Smartphone Apps
Technology Ancient sport meets modern device It’s hard enough to excel in one sport—but 10? Decathlete Ashton Eaton, who won gold in London four years ago, is one of those rare specimens who can. [Link]
WIRED » Who Needs Frank Ocean? Check Out These 5 Great Albums Instead
If you don't, we're going to rig every device in your house to play "Walk the Dinosaur" by Was (Not Was) non-stop, until you have no choice but give in. The post Who Needs Frank Ocean? Check Out These 5 Great Albums Instead appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Asks FTC To Demand 'Truth In Labeling' For DRM
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Techdirt: Interesting move by Cory Doctorow and the EFF in sending some letters to the FTC making a strong case that DRM requires some "truth in labeling" details in order to make sure people know what they're buying. The argument is pretty straightforward (PDF): "The legal force behind DRM makes the issue of … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter will soon open up Moments to all users
Twitter’s Moments feature is about to get bigger. The company is opening up Moments to a slew of new partners, including brands, and plans to make the feature available to anyone in the next few months. SEE ALSO: New Twitter ads let brands bait fans into tweeting Previously, Twitter's Moments — collections of tweets that follow a specific news stories or … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch a classic chemistry lab explosion tamed to run in slow-mo
Remember seeing sodium or potassium catching fire and exploding in chemistry lessons? Now watch a new version run slow enough for you to see every detail [Link]
Mashable » Chinese tourist signs asylum papers by mistake, spends 12 days in German migrant centre
A Chinese tourist ended up spending nearly two weeks in a German migrant centre after he mistakenly signed an asylum application after he lost his wallet. SEE ALSO: Doctors Without Borders will turn down EU funds to protest migrant deal with Turkey The 31-year-old backpacker, only known as Mr L, spoke only Mandarin and the mistake was only discovered thanks to … [Link]
Mashable » 15 things I wish I knew before I got in this UberPOOL
As Forrest Gump says in the classic film Forrest Gump, "Life is like an UberPOOL; you never know what you're gonna get." The main benefit of opting for the POOL over an UberX is saving money. But is this benefit worth the risk of dealing with a bunch of strangers at odd hours of the night? SEE ALSO: What it's like … [Link]
New Scientist – News » IceCube telescope in Antarctica rules out sterile neutrinos
A search for a fourth kind of neutrino, a ghostly particle that could explain dark matter, has turned up empty [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dog sperm quality decline is blamed on pet food chemicals
Sperm quality in dogs is falling rapidly, a trend now linked to environmental pollutants, which could help explain the purported decline in human fertility [Link]
WIRED » How the Candidates’ Talking Points Are Getting Inside Your Head
Turns out political rhetoric is only as powerful as the emotions it triggers. The post How the Candidates’ Talking Points Are Getting Inside Your Head appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » It’s Really Hard to Make Money as an Olympian
While the Olympics will propel many athletes to the pinnacle of human possibility, it won't necessarily help their earning potential. The post It's Really Hard to Make Money as an Olympian appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Climb Aboard the Insanely Elaborate Delivery Trucks of Japan
Every 'dekotora' needs tons of chrome, neon, and velvet. And don't forget the chandelier. The post Climb Aboard the Insanely Elaborate Delivery Trucks of Japan appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Dwell.com Reinvents Itself as a Social Network for Design Nerds
Dwell calls its new platform an “interest network,” which is like a more tightly curated social network. The post Dwell.com Reinvents Itself as a Social Network for Design Nerds appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Untold Story of Neuroscience’s Most Famous Brain
In 1953, a neurosurgeon cut out two slivers from a patient's brain. The surgery helped the patient's epilepsy, but left him unable to form any new memories. The post The Untold Story of Neuroscience’s Most Famous Brain appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Suicide Squad Is the Future of Superhero Movies—Except For One Thing
Now, if it could just stop caring about the rest of the DC Extended Universe, maybe we'd all enjoy it more. The post Suicide Squad Is the Future of Superhero Movies—Except For One Thing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Your Next Phone Will Have a Dual Camera (and You’ll Love It)
A few Android phones have a dual-camera setup. The next iPhone is rumored to have one, too. Here's what dual cameras can do for you. The post Your Next Phone Will Have a Dual Camera (and You’ll Love It) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Can We Cool It With the Pop Culture Petitions, Please?
Turning Change.org into your personal waaahmbulance-dispatch service isn't just ineffective. It threatens to overshadow the site's mission: Actual change. The post Can We Cool It With the Pop Culture Petitions, Please? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » These athletes took a selfie that captures the essence of the Olympic spirit
LONDON — It's easy to get carried away in all the excitement that inevitably accompanies the Olympic Games: the splendor of the opening ceremony, the hair-raising injuries, the cringeworthy commentary, the incredible feats of athleticism, that oily Tonga guy. Who would have thought that a selfie would bring us back to the true spirit of the Games? SEE ALSO: Meet the … [Link]
Mashable » More games join Nintendo Selects to sweeten the back-to-school blues
Video games probably aren't on the approved list of school supplies, but Nintendo is getting pretty studious by putting several new games on its discounted Nintendo Selects program. 3DS titles Animal Crossing; New Leaf, Luigi's Mansion; Dark Moon, Tomodachi Life, Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins and Nintendogs + cats: Golden Retreiver and New Friends are all permanently discounted to $19.99. … [Link]
Popular Science » China's Hybrid Spaceplane Could Reset The 21st Century Space Race
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal It takes off from a runway, flies at hypersonic speeds, then rockets into orbit China is building a spacecraft that takes off from a runway, flies at hypersonic speeds in the stratosphere, and then rockets into orbit. [Link]
Mashable » World-record soccer transfer deal announced in ridiculous Facebook leak
After a month of delays, rumours and counter-bids, Paul Pogba's world-record £89 million ($115 million) transfer to Manchester United was finally confirmed Tuesday night. SEE ALSO: David Beckham shares heartfelt Instagram post on why he wants to remain part of the European Union However, it is safe to say that the English football team didn't expect rapper and grime artist Stormzy … [Link]
Mashable » Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah leaving 'SNL'
Lorne Michaels will be looking for fresh comedy blood to inject into the cast of Saturday Night Live, as Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah won't be returning to the sketch show next season, Mashable has confirmed. SEE ALSO: Drake has trouble learning the lingo of Kinko's in never-seen 'SNL' sketch Killam and Pharoah will be pursuing new opportunities after spending six … [Link]
Mashable » #CensusFail trends after Australia's census site buckles under the pressure
Well, who didn't see this coming? It's Aug. 9 a.k.a. census night in Australia, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics' site seems to have buckled under the pressure. For the first time, Australians were meant to be able to enter their vital statistics online, instead of on the traditional slabs of paper. But that doesn't seem to be going as planned. … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: Apple Watch 2 Coming Late 2016 With GPS, Faster Processor and Better Waterproofing
An anonymous reader writes: Apple analyst KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo says the Apple Watch 2 is right around the corner. The analyst says the Watch will arrive in late 2016 and will likely be announced alongside the iPhone 7 in September. It will reportedly feature a GPS, barometer, better waterproofing, as well as a new internal SoC for faster performance. Those … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US Air Force wants to plasma bomb the sky using tiny satellites
Three teams are competing in a US Air Force project to improve radio communication by directly seeding the ionosphere with plasma [Link]
Mashable » Olympic diver's mom calls out media on Twitter for cropping son out of photos
The mother of a British Olympic bronze medalist has blasted newspapers' coverage for obliterating his son's win in favour of his synchronised diving's partner. Thomas Daley and Daniel Goodfellow won bronze in the men's 10m platform event in Rio, but many UK papers led with an image of Daley alone. The Times identified Goodfellow as Daley's "synchronised partner" while The Daily … [Link]
Mashable » Some 'Pokémon Go' players finally get decent Pokémon tracker
Pokémon Go has a new version out for iOS and Android, bringing a number of fixes and small improvements, and a key new feature — though that particular feature is only live for a small subset of users. "We’re currently testing a variation of the 'Nearby Pokémon' feature with a subset of users. During this period you may see some variation … [Link]
Mashable » PETA want a vegan-friendly alternative to the place name 'Eggs and Bacon Bay'
Eggs and Bacon Bay? Not on animal rights group, PETA's watch! They're campaigning to change the name of the bay, located near Hobart in Australia, to something a little more vegan-friendly: Apple and Cherry Bay. SEE ALSO: #IndigenousDads trends in Australia in powerful response to 'racist' cartoon "Considering the high levels of cholesterol and saturated fat in both eggs and bacon, … [Link]
Mashable » Hey Australia: It's alright if you want to stand up and be counted as a Jedi
Who would have thought the universe's greatest attempt to stamp out followers of the Force — well, after that whole thing with Emperor Palpatine and Order 66 — would take place in Australia? As Aussies scramble to get in their census forms on Tuesday, they're being met with stern-faced admonitions from atheist groups. You see, last time the census came around … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's rendition of Singapore's National Day song 'Home' is pure guilty pleasure
SINGAPORE — We're feeling extremely special this year and it's not even our birthdays. For the island state's 51st birthday which falls on Aug. 9, we were first treated to a sweet cover of the classic National Day song Home, by local a capella group Apex Project. But they're not the only one who's got tricks up their sleeves. A … [Link]
Mashable » Meet some of the YouTubers vlogging from the Olympics
LOS ANGELES — Google got into the Olympics spirit this year by sending 15 of its most popular global YouTube stars to Rio. The creators will provide everything from commentary of the Games’ celebrations to on-the-ground tours of Rio. YouTube said the creators will also be utilizing the platform's new mobile live streaming feature to "share real-time moments from Brazil as … [Link]
Mashable » 'League of Legends,' chores and Red Bull: Life in an esports training house
Josh Carr-Hummerston, 21, calls himself the "mum" of five grown men. He and his so-called sons are holed up in a rather empty apartment in the harbourside suburb of Pyrmont in Sydney, Australia. There's a lovely view of some yachts from the balcony, but this group has more indoor tastes. Carr-Hummerston is the coach of The Chiefs, an esports team competing … [Link]
Mashable » Crocodile coughs up plastic bottles thanks to scumbag litterers
You'd think entering a place full of animals would be a good reminder to not litter and be a terrible person. Yet somehow The Colonel, a large saltwater crocodile who lives at Rockhampton Zoo, coughed up two plastic drink bottles after spending quite some time in distress, according to a Facebook post on the zoo's page last Friday. It may … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA: Revolutionary Camera Recording Propulsion Data Completes Test
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: NASA has created a camera that can film slow motion footage of booming rocket engines with higher dynamic range than ever before. It's called the High Dynamic Range Stereo X camera, or HiDyRS-X (PDF), and late last week the agency released some of its footage to the public for the first … [Link]
Mashable » Pedestrian safety tips during the monsoon
There’s no shortage of advice each monsoon, from how to keep your hair from getting frizzy to fashion tips for braving the rains. But what’s missing from the advice columns this time of year? Tips and advice about how pedestrians should expect to handle wet roads. It’s time we changed that. According to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, someone … [Link]
Mashable » Know someone wearing an old festival wristband? Tell them to take it off right now, because bacteria
It's perplexing how many festival-goers leave their wristbands on for days, weeks and sometimes years after an event is done, but hey, it's not our business to tell people what to do. We'll leave that to science. Science it seems, has an incredible ability to make one feel incredibly guilty about leaving bits of fabric on one's wrist for a … [Link]
Mashable » Olympian Sun Yang mercilessly sledged after his swim cap tries to flee his grasp
China’s golden boy, swimmer Sun Yang has given normal people everywhere a reminder that even world class athletes have moments of ineptitude. Upon winning the 200m freestyle swim in Rio, Yang opted to toss his swimming cap to his swarm of supportive fans. A noble and kind gesture, were it not for the slip-of-hand that resulted in the cap fleeing from … [Link]
Mashable » Tips for surviving your first hours in 'No Man's Sky'
Are you ready to explore an entire galaxy? Of course not. You've just fired up No Man's Sky for the first time and you have absolutely no idea what's going on. There's very little preamble to the introduction — you're just deposited on the surface of some random planet with a broken ship and a weak-ass mining laser. SEE ALSO: 'No … [Link]
Mashable » The stories behind the women: meet the world's first gold medal-winning rugby 7s team
They’re Olympic gold medal-winning pioneers now, but there's a good chance you don't know much about the players that make up the Australian women's rugby 7s team. After defeating New Zealand 24-17 on Monday night (Rio time), all eyes are on them. SEE ALSO: We asked an Olympian what it's like to spend 4 years training for Rio Women's rugby 7s … [Link]
Mashable » Rio staffer proposes to her girlfriend on the rugby field and get ready to cry
The manager of Rio's Deodoro Stadium, Marjorie Enya, couldn't have picked a better time to propose. The Australian women's rugby 7s team had just won gold after beating New Zealand on Monday and the mood was high. Perfect time to propose on a pitch. SEE ALSO: 15 dramatic storylines that make the Rio Olympics simply irresistible The 28-year-old was ready. She … [Link]
Slashdot » Being Lazy Is a Sign of High Intelligence, Study Suggests
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Independent: Findings from a U.S.-based study seem to support the idea that people with a high IQ get bored less easily, leading them to spend more time engaged in thought. And active people may be more physical as they need to stimulate their minds with external activities, either to escape their thoughts … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Phelps' game face will give you goosebumps
Michael Phelps is sick of your sh*t, Chad le Clos. The long-time rivalry between the swimmers continued Monday at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's 200-meter butterfly. Before Phelps and le Clos splashed it out in the pool, the pair sat in the ready room and had very different preparation approaches. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps' circular bruises are due to … [Link]
Mashable » Online gaming may boost school scores. Social media? Not so much.
If you or your kids are avid gamers, here's some good news: All that strategising may have a beneficial impact on school results. Whether regular Facebook use is a drag on one's English test scores — that's another question. A study conducted by Alberto Posso, a professor at Australia's RMIT University, found that teenagers who played online video games regularly were … [Link]
Mashable » Australian trans model Gemma Cowling is a secret social media genius
Gemma Cowling is, in many ways, a typical 19-year-old girl from Adelaide, Australia. Except that this girl is already being called a “transgender trailblazer.” Making her runway debut during Adelaide Fashion Festival on Tuesday, Gemma has spoken at length about challenging beauty standards, transitioning, tokenism and role models (her first name is an ode to model Gemma Ward, after all.) SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Immigration Attorneys: Industry Pushes Foreign Labor, Claiming 'US Students Can't Hack It In Tech'
geek writes: According to Caroline May from Breitbart News, "The tech industry is seeking to bolster its argument for more white-collar foreign tech workers with the insulting claim that the education system is insufficiently preparing Americans for tech fields, according to pro-American worker attorneys with the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI). [In an op-ed published at The Daily Caller, IRLI … [Link]
Mashable » New York Public Library puts 300,000 titles online with new e-book app
E-book nerds, rejoice! More than 300,000 titles are now available for download on your smartphone, for free if you have a New York Public Library card. The Big Apple's biggest book lender released a new app this summer, SimplyE, that has everything from the classics to A Song of Ice and Fire and even titles in Latin (and most modern languages, … [Link]
Mashable » Baby wombat's slow motion trot is the epitome of grace
Wombats are often believed to be muddle-headed and dozy, but Jack, here, is the embodiment of a Chariots of Fire level of grace. In an adorable slow motion video shared by ACT Wildlife Australia, the mammal shows off his elegant stride. Over short distances, wombats can reach the blistering speed of 40 kph (25 mph) and on occasion have a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' iconic poster created on Apple's iPad Pro
It turns out that the surprise hit Netflix show of the summer, Stranger Things, has also quietly boosted the profile of a new piece of Apple hardware: the iPad Pro. The now iconic poster for the series, which effectively mimics the look of classic movie posters of the '80s, was created on the iPad Pro by UK-based artist Kyle Lambert, who … [Link]
Mashable » How the U.S. track team is using tech to go for Olympic gold
Golf technology could be the U.S. track team's key to Olympic success. The technology, called Track Man, was originally developed for golfers, but has gained popularity with the U.S. track team — especially among the shot putters. Athletes are able to track a shot's distance, the release angle and more. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time, Technology, Olympics 2016, and … [Link]
Mashable » New startup Flock seeks to make drone flights safer
As countries and companies plan for a future filled with drones, safety and efficiency have become top concerns. A London-based startup hopes to make the skies safer and clearer for everyone. It's called Flock, and it uses AI to analyze data, sourced from urban environments, that allows it to assess risk for drone flights. SEE ALSO: One small update for drones, … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things you (probably) didn't know about 'Edward Scissorhands'
CineFix has compiled seven things you (probably) didn't know about Edward Scissorhands — from which cast members couldn't wear wigs, to how Tim Burton's couch was used and why the movie was shot in Florida. Take a watch to learn some behind the scenes secrets from the classic, dark fantasy film. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Singapore's favourite … [Link]
Mashable » No one is prouder of Ryan Lochte than his 95-year-old grandma
Ryan Lochte's grandmother couldn't make the trip to Rio, but the 95-year-old's support still burns bright. The five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer shared a video of his grandma rolling through her nursing home carrying a DIY Olympic torch. SEE ALSO: 15 dramatic storylines that make the Rio Olympics simply irresistible Lochte swims his first race on Wednesday in the men's 200 … [Link]
Mashable » Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy discuss making their World War II thriller
Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy sat down with Mashable to chat about acting, Irish affection and their favorite movie-watching treats. The two dapper, blue-eyed Irish actors were eager to discuss their complex characters, Josef Gabčík (Murphy) and Jan Kubiš (Dornan) from Sean Ellis' upcoming movie, Anthropoid — based on an extraordinary true story which took place in 1940s Prague. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant offers free pizza every time Australia wins gold in Rio
There’s team spirit and then there's unbridled eating in the name of patriotism. And that's exactly what restaurant chain Vapiano are flamboyantly encouraging, by giving each customer a free pizza or pasta dish for every gold medal Australia wins at the Rio Olympics. SEE ALSO: America's first pizza ATM finds a home To be eligible for the celebratory carb-fest, customers must … [Link]
Slashdot » White House Releases Federal Source Code Policy To Help Government Agencies Go Open Source
dwheeler writes: The U.S. federal government just released a new Federal Source Code policy (PDF). For each of the next 3 years, at least 20 percent of custom-developed Federal source code is to be released as open-source software. Earlier this year, Tony Scott, Federal CIO of the U.S. government, wrote on the White House blog that the U.S. government "can … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Uses Fake Boarding Pass App To Get Into Fancy Airline Lounges
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Help Net Security: Przemek Jaroszewski, the head of Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), says anyone can bypass the security of the automated entrances of airlines' airport lounges by using a specially crafted mobile app that spoofs boarding pass QR codes. He created one for himself, and successfully tried it out on a … [Link]
Mashable » You can soon add multiple stops to your Lyft ride
Lyft announced Monday that it will finally implement a very useful feature for carpoolers. You will soon be able to add multiple destinations to a ride, either at the beginning or in the middle of a trip. Just add your first location as you normally do and then click the "Add destination" option, as seen below. 
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Image: lyft SEE … [Link]
Mashable » 5 issues that Indigenous students face globally — and how you can help
When Ahniwake Rose's 8-year-old daughter goes to her elementary school in November, she will have to explain to her teacher why she won't be participating in the Thanksgiving Day pageant. The fairy tale of a budding Indian-Pilgrim friendship, performed by non-Native students in craft-paper headdresses, disrespects her heritage — and it's something the little girl can't support. Rose, who is Cherokee … [Link]
WIRED » How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline
A computer outage in Atlanta forced Delta to cancel more than 650 flights all over the world. How can that happen? The post How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » If Clinton Wins, American Can Look to California for Cutting Carbon
California’s cap and trade system is in political jeopardy, and the outcome could affect how the rest of the US addresses clean power. The post If Clinton Wins, American Can Look to California for Cutting Carbon appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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