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 » Drake's dad is releasing an album of silky smooth R&B jams
Drake’s 60-something-year-old father, Dennis Graham, is reportedly preparing to launch his own music career, proving the old adage that when you've run out of young, vulnerable music talent to latch onto, there's always your dad. According to TMZ, Graham has an R&B album planned with a relative of another famed artist, Jimmy Iovine's son, Jamie Iovine. TMZ obtained a clip from … [Link]
WIRED » You Know Who Has to Deal with Rio’s Toughest Event? Horses
On Monday, the cross-country equestrian course decimated the field—only three riders out of 65 finished in time. That's not just hard—it's unsafe. The post You Know Who Has to Deal with Rio’s Toughest Event? Horses appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How Leslie Jones' Olympic tweets expose the IOC's terrible social media strategy
One of the biggest stories so far of the Rio Summer Olympics is centered around someone who isn't even competing: actress Leslie Jones and her enthusiastic tweets. SEE ALSO: You can't GIF the Olympics, so Twitter is GIFing the Olympics for you It's especially sweet given Jones was nearly chased off Twitter for good by abusive trolls, a situation that prompted … [Link]
WIRED » N.K. Jemisin Has a Plan for Diversity in Science Fiction
The author took to Twitter today to give an explanation for how to increase diversity in science fiction. It starts with publishing more writers of color. The post N.K. Jemisin Has a Plan for Diversity in Science Fiction appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Online Drug Sales Triple After Silk Road Closure, Says Report
The closure of Silk Road — a marketplace where internet users could purchase drugs and other illegal goods — in 2013 has had little to no effect on drug sales. According to a new report from RAND, online drug sales have tripled since the site was shut down. NBC News reports: "Since then, an estimated 50 'cryptomarkets and vendor shops … [Link]
Mashable » Olympian sent home from Rio after a night of drinking
In Rio, Olympians can have all the sex they want – but alcohol and partying are another story. Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder was sent home from Rio on Sunday for drinking the previous night and staying out until the early morning. SEE ALSO: Tech-savvy fencer stops to retrieve fallen phone during Olympic match Netherlands Olympics Committee spokesperson Maurits Hendriks made a … [Link]
WIRED » How That Chucklehead Climbed Trump Tower Without Splattering
They are calling him the human fly. He uses suction cups to climb walls. But what about the physics? The post How That Chucklehead Climbed Trump Tower Without Splattering appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watch the dramatic moment the Trump Tower climber is pulled in by police
In a dramatic moment on Wednesday evening, around 6:34 p.m. ET, a young man who had been climbing the Trump Tower in New York was pulled into the building by police. SEE ALSO: Man scales Trump Tower in New York using suction cups After nearly two hours, police grabbed the climber and clipped a rope to him to help ensure they … [Link]
Mashable » Leak reveals the 'brain' that will power the iPhone 7
With Apple expected to announce the iPhone 7 during the second week of September (all signs point to Sept. 7), the leaks are coming more frequently than before. This time, a part for the iPhone 7's processor (expected to be called the A10 chip) has been posted to Weibo by GeekBar (via MacRumors). SEE ALSO: This iPhone 7 mock up looks … [Link]
Slashdot » Assange Implies Murdered DNC Staffer Was WikiLeaks' Source
Okian Warrior quotes a report from Fox News: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange implied in an interview that a murdered Democratic National Committee staffer was the source of a trove of damaging emails the rogue website posted just days before the party's convention. Speaking to Dutch television program Nieuswsuur Tuesday after earlier announcing a $20,000 reward for information leading to the … [Link]
Mashable » Drone prototype can detect and destroy active landmines
Massoud Hassani, an Afghanistan-born designer who now lives in the Netherlands, grew up in an area near Kabul with landmines. He is developing a drone that is designed to detect and destroy active landmines. The technology could possibly save thousands of lives — the U.N. estimates that landmines kill between 15,000 and 20,000 people every year. Additional reporting by The Associated … [Link]
Popular Science » Is The U.S. Government About To Re-Classify Marijuana?
Health A reported DEA email suggests it might on Thursday The Drug Enforcement Administration will make a major announcement tomorrow regarding marijuana. Lawmakers have been awaiting a decision from the agency on rescheduling… [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk wants SolarCity to build "solar roofs" as Tesla CEO eyes takeover
Picture a rooftop gleaming with dark blue rectangles. It isn’t covered with solar panels — instead it’s made from solar shingles that both protect the home and produce clean power all at once. SolarCity, the California solar installer backed by Elon Musk, unveiled a plan this week to make and sell these “solar roof” modules at its $750 million manufacturing plant … [Link]
Mashable » Serious or not, Trump's 'jokes' have an impact
Donald Trump quipped at a rally on Tuesday that, "If [Hillary Clinton] gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks. Although the Second Amendment people maybe there is, I don't know." Many took the comment to be a vague threat against Clinton or the Supreme Court justices she would nominate. Others, including former Trump campaign manager and current CNN … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift breaks Twitter silence to discuss Olympic girl power
Taylor Swift does not want to be excluded from the Olympic narrative — she loves Taymerica far too much. Specifically, she loves the badass U.S. women's gymnastics team, which tumbled away with the gold medal in this week's team competition. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber finally picked a side in the Taylor Swift/Kanye West feud Clearly brimming with Tay-triotism, Swift tweeted her … [Link]
Popular Science » Nissan BladeGlider Prototype Points To The Future
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab The all-electric sports car showcases Nissan's committment to zero emissions vehicles The Nissan BladeGlider working prototypes shown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcase the company's commitment to fun electric vehicles. [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump makes Will Smith embarrassed to be an American
While promoting his latest movie Suicide Squad, actor Will Smith slammed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. He even went as far to say that Trump made him "embarrassed" to be an American. Additional reporting by The Associated Press. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Suicide Squad, Donald Trump, and Will Smith [Link]
Mashable » Watch people put together IKEA furniture while high on YouTube channel HIKEA
Assembling IKEA furniture takes time, patience, tools, and for some — a sh*t ton of recreational drugs. A new YouTube channel, HIKEA Productions, explores what it's like to assemble IKEA furniture while under the influence. Many couples have struggled to stay together after trying to assemble disastrously complicated, enormously elaborate IKEA furniture. HIKEA imagines what it's like to build IKEA furniture … [Link]
Mashable » Leslie Jones packed so much sh*t for the Olympics. God bless America.
Ghostbuster and exemplary patriot Leslie Jones is on the way to Rio, and she has already represented the United States of America perfectly by packing a bunch of crap she didn't need to. The SNL star scored an invite to the games after some gold-medal live tweeting, and now she's fully prepared to prove that if you have a dream in … [Link]
Slashdot » Kansas Couple Sues IP Mapping Firm For Turning Their Life Into a 'Digital Hell'
Ever since James and Theresa Arnold moved into their rented 623-acre farm in Butler County, Kansas, in March 2011, they have seen "countless" law enforcement officials and individuals turning up at their farm day and night looking for links to alleged theft and other supposed crime. We covered this story on Slashdot a few months ago. All of these people … [Link]
Mashable » Na'Vi invited to ESL One 'Counter-Strike' tournament after signing S1mple
Natus Vincere is the fifth Counter-Strike team invited to the premiere ESL One tournament in New York this October. The announcement came soon after it was revealed that former Team Liquid player S1mple has replaced Zeus on the Na'Vi lineup. SEE ALSO: From Atlanta to Cologne to Kiev: The travel-weary lives of 'Counter-Strike' pros Na'Vi will be competing Oct. 1 and … [Link]
Popular Science » In Italy, Parents Who Force Vegan Diet Could Go To Jail
Health A controversial bill calls the diet "reckless" A law proposed by Italy's centre-right political party Forza Italia would charge parents who force children to eat a vegan diet with neglect. [Link]
Popular Science » A New Type Of Brain Scan Shows Where Genes Are Being Turned Off
Science It could help diagnose psychiatric conditions A new imaging tool allows scientists to spy on gene activity in living human brains. [Link]
Mashable » Virtual reality might be the next big thing in Chinese classrooms
Deep within a building shaped like the Starship Enterprise, a little-known Chinese company is working on the future of education. Vast banks of servers record children at work and play, tracking touchscreen swipes, shrugs and head swivels — amassing a database that will be used to build intimate profiles of millions of kids. This is the Fuzhou hive of NetDragon Websoft … [Link]
Mashable » Man scales Trump Tower in New York using suction cups
A man was captured on Facebook Live scaling the glassy heights of Trump Tower in New York Wednesday, using suction cups to move across the windows. With police watching helplessly below and passersby stopping to take photos and video, he navigated his way across the side of the building. The man was eventually pulled into the building through a window shortly … [Link]
Popular Science » The Case For Eating Worms
Animals Nutritious? Yes. Tasty? Less certain. Earthworms are packed with protein, iron, calcium and other nutrients. [Link]
Slashdot » Seagate Reveals 'World's Largest' 60TB SSD
An anonymous reader writes: While Samsung has the world's largest commercially available SSD coming in at 15.36TB, Seagate officially has the world's largest SSD for the enterprise. ZDNet reports: "[While Samsung's PM1633a has a 2.5-inch form factor,] Seagate's 60TB Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) SSD on the other hand opts for the familiar HDD 3.5-inch form factor. The company says that … [Link]
WIRED » Clearly Snapchat Doesn’t Get What’s Wrong With Yellowface
And that's the problem. The post Clearly Snapchat Doesn't Get What's Wrong With Yellowface appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Secret Service is investigating Trump's 'Second Amendment' comments
Less than 24 hours after suggesting "Second Amendment people" might be able to do something about Hillary Clinton's judicial appointments as president, the Secret Service has acknowledged they're looking into Donald Trump's comments. SEE ALSO: If you tweet jokes about killing Trump, the Secret Service will find you Speaking a rally in North Carolina on Tuesday, Trump said, "If [Clinton] gets … [Link]
Popular Science » Can We Defend Against Solar Storms By Bombing Our Atmosphere?
Space An Air Force program, created to improve radio transmission, might be the answer Bomb the ionopshere… [Link]
Mashable » Why the death of John Saunders rocked the sports world so hard
If you grew up male in America — and the same goes for many women, but particularly if you grew up male in America — sports were likely among your first portals to the world at large. Sports — or more accurately, the personalities and narratives that spring forth from these arbitrary games — were an introduction to what's possible in … [Link]
WIRED » A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens
A team of researchers has found that Volkswagen stores secret keys in car components that leave almost all its vehicles since 1995 vulnerable to theft. The post A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Mark Hamill recorded a voicemail message as the Joker and it's delightful
If you've always dreamed of being kidnapped by Batman's psychotic clown archenemy the Joker, Mark Hamill can make that happen for you. The iconic Jedi master, who is also the celebrated voice of Joker in the animated Batman universe, left a voicemail message in-character on the comic book artist Jim Lee's phone. SEE ALSO: 'Justice League': 15 things we learned on … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 10 seconds of the next 'Star Wars: Rogue One' trailer
The next trailer for Star Wars: Rogue One is set to premiere during the Olympics on Thursday evening, but Disney understands that waiting is hard for some people. So here's a 10-second sneak peek. You can stop it with the trailer teases any time, Hollywood. We won't complain, promise. The best Olympics news bloopers from around the world Chinese swimmer's … [Link]
Mashable » London wants to make for-hire drivers pass a written English test, and Uber is not happy
Regulations set to hit London in October would require Uber drivers to pass a written English test, and Uber is not having it. The rules, imposed by Transport for London, would require private hire drivers from non-English speaking countries to pass an intermediate-level English language test that covers speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Drivers would have to pass the test, … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN anchors react to the passing of sports journalist John Saunders
John Saunders, a longtime host of SportsCenter on ESPN, died on Wednesday at the age of 61. After hearing of his passing, several other sports journalists expressed their grief on Twitter. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2aSYnkJ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Twitter, Real Time, and News
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Slashdot » FCC Loses Court Battle To Let Cities Build their Own Broadband
Jacob Kastrenakes, writing for The Verge: The Federal Communications Commission's plan to let cities build their own broadband networks hit a major roadblock today, as a federal appellate court ruled that the commission was overstepping its authority. The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit said today that the FCC is not able to, essentially, remove state laws … [Link]
Mashable » 8 of the strangest sports played in Olympic history
When we think of Olympic athletes, swimmers, gymnasts and runners come to mind. But tug-of-war champions and rope climbers? In the early days of the modern Olympics, host countries had discretion over the games program, which usually consisted of quirky and unconventional sports that highlighted the country's talents and traditions. SEE ALSO: After the games go: 17 haunting abandoned Olympic venues … [Link]
Popular Science » Squid Teeth Could One Day Help Repair Your Ripped Clothing
Science The ties that bind Calamari isn't the only thing squids are good for. [Link]
Popular Science » Newly Discovered Feature Of HIV Could Inspire Future Treatments
Health Pores in the virus’s shell allow it to hide and get fuel Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered how HIV’s protective shell helps it invade healthy cells without being detected by the immune system. [Link]
Popular Science » Check Out This Beautifully Rendered Image Of A Martian Valley
Space Mawrth Vallis, looking mighty fine Take a look at this stunning interpretation of Southern Mawrth Vallis… [Link]
Mashable » Justice Department says Baltimore police civil rights violations are rampant
The Department of Justice's 163-page report on the Baltimore City Police Department, released Wednesday, says city police are often racist and sexist, use excessive force, practice retaliation, and engage in unconstitutional stops and arrests, especially of black residents. SEE ALSO: Black Lives Matter: The timeline of a movement The report is damning, though largely unsurprising to many black Americans. The report … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees create striking flag for their Olympic team
When the first ever Olympic team made up of refugees entered the opening ceremony last week, not much united them beyond their desires to compete and unwilling separations from their home countries. Now, a new organization wants to give them their own symbol. The 10 athletes walked under the Olympic flag during the Parade of Nations and they continue to compete … [Link]
Mashable » This is why the water's green in Rio
Rio was a pile-up of problems ahead of the Olympics, but no one expected the pool water to be green. Unfinished stadiums? Sure. Robbed athletes? Why not. Toxic waters by the beach? Com zerteza! But when it came to something as basic as clean and clear water in the diving pool, that felt like a given. SEE ALSO: The diving pool … [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Pin Down Old Fossil Hoax To One Suspect
Science “Piltdown Man” bones created by amateur archeologist In 1912, the “Piltdown Man” fossils were credited as the great “missing link” between apes and humans, but by 1953, they had been debunked as a fraud. Since then, one… [Link]
New Scientist – News » First real-time look at genes switching off in live human brains
A radioactive tracer has let researchers watch patterns of gene activity across healthy brains, as well as in those of people with schizophrenia [Link]
New Scientist – News » Selfish dogs would rather play with a toy than help a human
Friend in need, friend indeed. The old adage might not extend to our best friends, dogs, which may be more focused on that bone on the floor than lending a paw [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero spotlight: How to suck less with Widowmaker
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 … [Link]
Slashdot » IFTTT Enables 3rd-Party Devs To Integrate the Service Into their Products
IFTTT (short for If this then that) has made a name for itself as a platform for people to easily automate tasks between various apps. The company announced on Wednesday that it is now allowing developing partners to embed those IFTTT recipes directly in their own third-party apps. TechHive adds: This should enable IFTTT to expand its user base beyond … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook can now give you a 'guided tour' of 360-videos
Facebook is making its 360-degree videos more immersive and easier to navigate. The social network introduced a new "guide" feature that allows users to highlight specific portions of the video before posting it. The feature launched alongside a bigger update to Facebook's publisher tools, which included a set of new features that allow page owners to see more detailed stats around … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How the NFL Tackled a Mountain of Data, Hackathon Style
In 2015, the NFL started collecting a massive amount of data from players on the field leveraging wearable technology. Given how often and quickly players move around on the field, the data piled up quickly and the NFL was left with a veritable treasure trove of data they called Next Gen Stats (NGS).
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Mashable » People are demanding Google adds Palestine to the map
Palestine isn't on Google's map, and it never has been, but the issue has come to the fore again this week. The company's decision to leave the state off Google Maps has long been a bone of contention for many people. Indeed, a petition calling on the internet giant to change its thinking was launched five months ago and has since … [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon's Drone Future Is A Lot Like Its Online Present
Aviation The company is building itself like infrastructure Amazon drone futures. [Link]
WIRED » It’s About to Get a Lot Easier for Apps to Talk to Each Other
The world of apps is about to get a bit more like the web The post It's About to Get a Lot Easier for Apps to Talk to Each Other appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Stray dog follows flight attendant around until she takes him back to Germany
Humans don't have soulmates, but we can always pretend that dogs do. Olivia Sievers is a flight attendant from Germany who routinely flies to Argentina. Earlier this year, Sievers found a stray dog hovering near the hotel where she stays in Buenos Aires. Sievers was immediately drawn to the dog. But while she had no plans to further the relationship, their … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Fighting Over Suicide Squad Is Our New Fave Sport
This week on the culture podcast we're talking about a lot of disappointments, but we're also reveling in the joy of the Olympics. The post Culture Podcast: Fighting Over Suicide Squad Is Our New Fave Sport appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Bug Leaves USA Today, Other Top Sites Vulnerable To Serious Hijacking Attacks
Dan Goodin, reporting for Ars Technica: Computer scientists have discovered a serious Internet vulnerability that allows attackers to terminate connections between virtually any two parties and, if the connections aren't encrypted, inject malicious code or content into the parties' communications. The vulnerability resides in the design and implementation of RFC 5961, a relatively new Internet standard that's intended to prevent … [Link]
Popular Science » The Next Leather Jacket Will Be Made From Mushrooms
From Our Blogs: The Biodesign Challenge How an artist took the cow out of leather and replaced it with ‘shroom skins Artist Phil Ross introduces leather made from mycelium as a more eco-friendly replacement for animal leather. [Link]
Mashable » Audi's new suspension turns rough roads into electricity and saves fuel
Carmakers have already figured out how to capture the energy lost to slowing a car. It's called regenerative braking. Rather than slow a vehicle with conventional friction brakes that turn forward momentum into heat, hybrid and EVs spin their electric motors in reverse. This both slows the car and generates electricity, which later can be used to power the vehicle. Turns … [Link]
Mashable » Makeup tutorial helps you channel your inner Edward Scissorhands
Though it took artists two hours to transform Johnny Depp into Edward Scissorhands, Mashable's Claire Max and Dustin McLean show you how to recreate the look in much less time. Grab some creme makeup, liquid latex and some makeup sponges and watch this week's episode of CineFix's DIY Costume Squad. Want more? Check out this video for a tutorial on how … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Speedy cannabis spit test could spot people driving while high
Now that personal use of marijuana has been legalised in many parts of the US, police are looking for ways to stop people driving while high. A 3-minute test could help [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Gorgeous New Footage Of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Launches
Space A slow-motion look at past missions SpaceX has released new footage of its Falcon 9 rockets in gorgeous, slow motion action. [Link]
Popular Science » Found: Two New Species Of Glowing Fish
Animals Unique pigment patterns set the deep-sea dwellers apart from relatives Scientists have discovered two new species of pop-eyed, bioluminescent fish in depths of the Pacific Ocean. [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Crack Microsoft Feature, Say Encryption Backdoors Similarly Crackable
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers who uncovered a security key that protects Windows devices as they boot up say their discovery is proof that encryption backdoors do not work. The pair of researchers, credited by their hacker nicknames MY123 and Slipstream, found the cryptographic key protecting a feature called Secure Boot. They believe the discovery highlights a problem with requests … [Link]
Popular Science » ‘Stranger Things,’ Parallel Universes, And The State Of String Theory
Science A conversation with theoretical physicist Brian Greene Undoubtedly a hit of the summer, Netflix's Stranger Things is a Sci-Fi horror series that utilizes some serious scientific theories. Although they may use some… [Link]
Mashable » How this 'Time Machine' can extend the life of your avocados
Naturo has invented a "Time Machine" that can apparently slow the ripening of the avocados. The Australian food technology company claims it can switch off the enzymes responsible for browning, extending the shelf life to a minimum of ten days. This might save all of your avocados from going brown ever again. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Australia, Real Time, Inventions, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Simple lab life makes an evolutionary leap in a few generations
It only takes a few generations for snowflake lab yeasts to adopt distinct lifestyles – a great leap forward in early evolution of life [Link]
Mashable » The International 'Dota 2' Championships mid-week recap
Wildcard team Ehome is dominating the competition and the most-favored team OG is already out of The International Dota 2 Championships. After two days of play in the main event, TI6 is turning out to be a tournament full of entertaining matches and surprising upsets. MVP Phoenix, Wings Gaming, Ehome and Evil Geniuses have all advanced to the upper bracket semifinals … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese swimmer's face lights up when she learns she's won a medal
Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui is winning hearts across the globe. Speaking in a post-race interview, the 20-year-old Olympian blamed what she believed was her poor performance on her arms being too short. Fu didn't know she had actually scored a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke when she was speaking to a reporter after the race (1:04 in video). "What … [Link]
Mashable » 10 movie heroes we can't help but love
Movie heroes come in many different forms: from cultural icons and unsuspecting underdogs, to classic superheroes and brave warriors. So what exactly makes a good hero? CineFix breaks it down, and names some of the best ones in the process. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Cinefix, James Bond, Heroes, and Movies [Link]
Mashable » Please enjoy these photos of Boomer Phelps wearing earmuffs
Forget, for a moment, about Michael Phelps. Forget about his 21 Olympic golds, his punishing #PhelpsFace, his rivalry with Chad le Clos and instead turn your attention to his true greatest accomplishment: Boomer Phelps. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps rips swim cap during race, still leads U.S. to gold Phelps and his fiancée Nicole Johnson have already begun to groom Boomer for … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple Announces Upcoming Invite-Only Bug Bounty Program
Ivan Krstic, Apple head of Security Engineering and Architecture, announced during his presentation at the 2016 Black Hat Conference that Apple plans on launching its first-ever bug bounty program. Apple will pay up to $200,000 USD to researchers who discover and report iOS and iCloud bugs and security vulnerabilities. Apple is also offering successful researchers the option to donate bug … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Introducing MedalBot: the Olympic Medal API for the Rio Olympic Games
Developer, Ed Kelley, has published MedalBot: an Olympic Medal API for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Kelley developed the API based off a similar API generated for the 2014 Winter Olympic games. The data is scraped from internet sources using import.io, and the entire source code is freely available on GitHub.
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Mashable » Man quits job in the best way possible
Even people who love their jobs have daydreamed of different ways they would quit. Some fantasize of the many things they'd say to their boss, others can't wait to tell Nancy from accounting how awful she is. But when it comes down to it, most people quietly submit their two weeks and leave their daydreams in their imagination. Redditor springmint5, however, … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna, Anne Hathaway join 'Ocean's Eight' heist movie
Rihanna, Anne Hathaway and rising star Nora Lum (aka Awkwafina) are finalizing deals to join Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett in Ocean's Eight, a female-led riff on George Clooney's Ocean's Eleven, Mashable has confirmed. Mindy Kaling and Helena Bonham Carter are also nearing deals to fill out the ensemble, who are rumored to be tasked with pulling off a heist at … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling released a new 'Harry Potter' story. But is it any good?
Harry Potter is back…well, sort of. This summer, J.K. Rowling, along with John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, returned to the magical world of Harry Potter by releasing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a theatrical follow up to her massively successful Harry Potter books. The play picks up where the books concluded, with our original Harry Potter trio sending off their … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Stranger Things' soundtrack is dropping August 12
If you can no longer listen to the same song by The Clash over and over again, never fear. Well, always fear, but soon you'll also be able to enjoy the official, spooky soundtrack, which is getting an official release. Volume 1 arrives August 12 with Volume 2 following closely behind on August 19, just in time to break out the … [Link]
WIRED » DOJ’s Startling Baltimore Report Proves It: We Need More Data on Cops
In the Department of Justice's report about discrimination within the Baltimore Police Department, every data point is more damning than the next. The post DOJ's Startling Baltimore Report Proves It: We Need More Data on Cops appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 11 'No Man's Sky' tricks you might not know about
Like most survival games, No Man's Sky doesn't do much to explain itself. That's the point, really. You're supposed to feel a little lost and adrift, with only yourself to rely on. We're not going to clear up any of the game's big mysteries for you here, but there are a few helpful items in your survival toolbox that are never … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Said To Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Four Years
It's been a while since Apple upgraded most of its computer lineups. It has come to a point, where it's being advised that the Cupertino-based company should stop selling the dated inventories. But the wait will be over later this year, says Mark Gurman, the reporter with the best track record in Apple's ecosystem. Reporting for Bloomberg, Gurman says that … [Link]
Mashable » Klay Thompson deserves a gold medal in creepy photobombing
Photobombing should be an Olympic sport. While basketball player Kevin Durant posed for a nice victory photo with swimmer and fellow Olympian Michael Phelps, both athletes were unaware that Durant's US Olympic team mate, Klay Thompson was creepily hanging out in the background. SEE ALSO: Katie Ledecky met Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan as a kid Thompson's perfect timing is also … [Link]
Mashable » Get hyped for men’s gymnastics with pictures of Team USA being silly and shirtless
The US men's gymnastics team is full of triple threats: talented, good looking and silly. When Team USA found out it was going to Rio back in June, members were congratulated by a cascade of red, white and blue balloons. And the goofballs were loving it. SEE ALSO: Two of the best athletes in the world can't do a simple chest … [Link]
Mashable » Soylent's new product is here to disrupt your morning coffee
Now, in addition to forgoing the pleasures of eating first thing in the morning, you can skip the daily cup of coffee as well. From the makers of Soylent, the meal replacement drink that makes eating dinner with your loved ones a necessity of the past, comes Coffiest. You're welcome. SEE ALSO: This Gray Sludge Could Change Food Forever Each 14 … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Phelps shared a sweet post-win moment with his son
When Michael Phelps won his 20th Olympic gold medal on Tuesday night, the swimmer sought the comforts of family. After he'd collected his medal and stood for the U.S. national anthem, he climbed up to the stands to greet his mother Debbie Phelps, his fiancée Nicole Johnson and their son, Boomer. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps' circular bruises are due to 'cupping … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery object in weird orbit beyond Neptune cannot be explained
A new-found object orbiting at extreme angles to the planets hints at new puzzle in the outer solar system – in addition to Planet Nine [Link]
Slashdot » US Broadband: Still No ISP Choice For Many, Especially at Higher Speeds
Despite things getting better with adoption — however slow — of Google Fiber in several regions of the United States, the broadband market has gotten slightly less competitive since 2013, says a new report from the FCC. The report adds that, as a result, Americans still have little choice of high-speed broadband providers (PDF). From an ArsTechnica report: At the … [Link]
Mashable » EXCLUSIVE: Jason Momoa in talks to star in 'The Crow' Reboot
LOS ANGELES — Jason Momoa, the Game of Thrones alum who plays Aquaman in the upcoming DC comics films, is in talks to star in The Crow, Relativity Media’s reboot of the 1994 cult classic starring Brandon Lee, Mashable has exclusively learned. Corin Hardy (The Hallow) is set to direct The Crow, which is based on the beloved graphic novel by … [Link]
Mashable » Longtime ESPN host John Saunders dies 61
The veteran ESPN host John Saunders died unexpectedly on Wednesday. He was 61 years old. Saunders had been a well-known broadcaster with the network for 30 years. He joined ESPN in December 1986 as an anchor for SportsCenter, and he remained one of faces of the show throughout his entire career. He was also a co-host on "NFL Primetime" and covered … [Link]
Mashable » Drum sensors create unique music environment for solo artists
Musician Ian Chang is pushing the boundaries of the drums by using Sensory Percussion sensors from Sunhouse. The technology allows him to program other sounds, ranging from vocals and strings to brass, to play when he hits the drums without a band to back him. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Music, Percussion, and Technology
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Mashable » Trump says he has 'the best words,' but his defenders now argue he's not 'articulate'
Perhaps you remember that, back in December, in maybe one of the most straightforward sentences of his campaign, Donald Trump said, "I know words; I have the best words." Now his defenders are saying that his words are not, in fact, the best, and should not be treated as such. SEE ALSO: Trump's favorite bands really don't like Trump At a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' continues to crush sales
People still love Harry like J.K. Rowling loves owning people on Twitter. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, the eighth Harry Potter story by Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, has sold more than 3.3 million copies in North America since its July 31 release, Scholastic announced Wednesday. The script book remains at No. 1 on USA … [Link]
Slashdot » Zero-Day Hunters Will Pay Over Twice as Much as Apple's New Bug Bounty Programme
Joseph Cox, writing for Motherboard: Last week, Apple finally joined other technology giants and announced a bug bounty programme, where hackers can submit details of previously unknown vulnerabilities in Apple systems and devices, and get paid for sharing them with the company. But Apple is not going to be without competition. On Wednesday, established bug-hunting company Exodus Intelligence launched its … [Link]
Mashable » Swiss cheese manicures are the holey grail of nail art
Cheese is the most aesthetically pleasing thing we can think of, so we're not surprised it's oozing into the beauty world. We're talking, of course, about Swiss cheese manicures, which have been popping up in sizable numbers on Instagram since Tastemade Japan posted a tutorial. SEE ALSO: These microchip press-on nails will ease your subway commute Unfortunately, the nail art is … [Link]
Mashable » Daredevil acrobat performs crazy stunts on top of skyscrapers
Twenty-five-year-old Oleg "Cricket" Sherstyachenko is a climber who has been wowing social media with stomach-turning footage. The daredevil, originally from Siberia, combines gymnastics and acrobatics at extreme heights around the globe. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Real Time, Travels, and Travel Inspiration
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Mashable » Robert Downey Jr. gives his co-star a sassy welcome to Instagram
Not even Iron Man can resist poking fun at Hiddleswift. After Tom Hiddleston finally decided to join Instagram on Tuesday, his co-star and pal Robert Downey Jr. decided to welcome him with a clever post. The Avengers actor chose to greet his fellow Marvel co-star by mocking his outrageous "I Heart T.S." tank top, a declaration of Hiddleston's apparently true feelings … [Link]
Mashable » Square Capital extends lending to non-Square businesses
You don't have to be a Square business to get a Square loan. The company will start offering lending for the first time to businesses that don't use its payment processing system, it announced Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Big companies are doing less investing in startups The expansion in lending services comes through a partnership with Upserve, the restaurant management system. “We … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat released another racially insensitive filter
Snapchat has again released a filter that seems to channel racial sterotypes, igniting a backlash from users accusing the company of trafficking in digital yellowface. The new filter debuted Tuesday, and gives users slit eyes and contorted facial features. It appears that Snapchat has taken the filter down as of this morning. SEE ALSO: Hollywood is finally opening up to Asian … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate national S'mores Day with Girl Scouts' newest divine cookie
Cookie lovers rejoice! Just when you thought nothing could be better than thin mints, Girl Scouts introduces two new s'mores-inspired cookies to celebrate 100 years of selling the sweetest of treats. The cookie will come in two forms — a traditional sandwich cookie and a graham cookie that is dipped in crème icing. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2aAXizn Read more…More about Mashable Video, … [Link]
Mashable » Simone Biles kisses her Zac Efron cardboard cut-out on the cheek, just like the rest of us
Simone Biles is an American legend. The gymnast has won multiple gold medals during her time in Rio for the 2016 Olympics, and her complicated and graceful routines have had everyone — including celebrities like North West and Leslie Jones — mesmerized. Turns out, Biles has some celebrity crushes of her own. Like most teenage girls in the country, Biles … [Link]
Slashdot » Popular Sex Toy Caught Sending Intimate Data To Manufacturer
In a world where thermostats, and smart locks can be hacked, and companies covertly record information, why should sex toys remain unaffected. Fusion is reporting that the We-Vibe 4 Plus, a popular vibrator sends a range of intimate data to its manufacturer. The sex toy uses a smartphone app, which lets a use control the vibration among other things. From … [Link]
Mashable » 7 hotels where you can go for the gold this summer
Though staying in shape is a year-round activity, there’s just something about summer that inspires us to focus on personal fitness. Or, maybe it’s just something about this summer in particular that makes us really want to go for the gold. While you’re looking for hotels this month, why not opt for a destination that will help you go for … [Link]
WIRED » Drink Juice Like an Astronaut With the Magic of Reverse Spherification
Reverse spherification ramps up the surface tension of a droplet, making it so stable that it stays together even if it’s pushed around a bit. The post Drink Juice Like an Astronaut With the Magic of Reverse Spherification appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Futurama Nerds, Rejoice! Morbotron Will GIF Any Quote For You
Shut up and take my money. The post Futurama Nerds, Rejoice! Morbotron Will GIF Any Quote For You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watch a dog and guinea pig duo share a delicious melon snack
The best summer days are spent eating snacks with friends. That truth is not lost on this dog and guinea pig duo that's calmly munching on a watermelon snack like the chilled-out pals they are. We're not sure the portions are equal, exactly, but they can figure that issue out on their own. Dogs had the most delightful game of … [Link]
Mashable » At least three dead in Portugal wildfires as flames creep into downtown Funchal
A wildfire ripping across a popular Portuguese tourist town has killed at least three people and forced more than 1,000 others to evacuate, local authorities said Wednesday. The blaze roared into Funchal, the capital of Portugal’s Madeira Islands, in the early morning on Wednesday after growing in the dense woodlands since Monday. SEE ALSO: Massive wildfire near Los Angeles kills one … [Link]
Popular Science » The NYC Subway Will Help You Convert Fahrenheit To Celsius
Science Just follow the 6 train to Harlem Facebook user shares post with an easy mnemonic to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius… [Link]
Mashable » You can now send a letter to President Obama with a Facebook bot
President Obama is about to get a lot more mail. The White House just became the latest Facebook account to join the social network's bot platform, with a new Messenger bot that makes sending a note to the president as easy as writing a Facebook message. SEE ALSO: Noted feminist Barack Obama challenges men to fight sexism Meant to be an … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Unveils Partnerships And Concept Art For Deep Space Habitats
Space Astronauts could call one of these home sweet space-home With the Orion crew preparing to strap onto the most powerful rocket in the world and head for deep space, NASA's beefing up its habitat game. [Link]
Mashable » Laurie Hernandez's brother has the best plans to celebrate her big Olympic win
Now that Laurie Hernandez won her women's team gymnastics gold medal, it's time to celebrate. And her family has the perfect place in mind. Hernandez' older brother, Marcus, has been cheering the 16-year-old athlete throughout the Olympic games on Instagram and in Rio. SEE ALSO: The best gymnastics moment you didn't see on TV After her big win on Tuesday, Hernandez … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Whales dive slower and feed less in response to shipping noise
The noise from shipping is disrupting natural behaviour of humpback whales and could lead to a long term decline in their numbers [Link]
Slashdot » They Quite Literally Don't Make Games the Way They Used To
The days of two developers making games in a shed are over, an article on The Guardian says. Spend any time with your grandparents and at some stage the age-old phase "they don't make them like they use to" will pop up as nostalgia gets the better of them. Usually it's just the rose-tinted glasses talking, but for video games … [Link]
Mashable » Law allowing Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize upheld in Seattle
Seattle became the first city to allow drivers for ride-hailing companies to unionize when it passed landmark legislation last December. And that right is safe for now, after a judge ruled Tuesday it was too early for any party to challenge it. A federal judge dismissed a case brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that challenged Seattle's collective bargaining ordinance, … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's Gear S3 smartwatch could come in three models
The next Samsung smartwatch might not be a single model, but three, according to a new report. SamMobile reports Samsung's Gear S3, which is expected to be announced at IFA next month, might come in three versions: Classic, Frontier and Explorer. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Gear 360 is the VR video camera for the masses The names Frontier and Explorer could hint … [Link]
Mashable » Oreo's latest flavor sounds a little fishy
Combining two of your favorite childhood sweets sounds like a confectionary dream. However, Nabisco's newest venture is a bit surprising: the Swedish Fish Oreo. SEE ALSO: Get your milk ready: Two new Oreo flavors are hitting stores soon 
Image: tami dunn/youtubeThe cookie, which just had a limited release, is fairly simple: it's Swedish Fish-flavored creme sandwiched between two regular chocolate Oreo … [Link]
Popular Science » Bryan Fuller Hints At Alien Characters In 'Star Trek: Discovery'
Entertainment Andorians, anyone? Yesterday, *Star Trek: Discovery *showrunner Bryan Fuller dropped another tantalizing hint about the new series on Twitter. [Link]
WIRED » Your Pyrex Measuring Cup Shatters Faster than the Speed of Sound
This video from The Slow Mo Guys shows shattering Pyrex as it progresses through the glass. Using video analysis, we can estimate the speed of this cracking glass. The post Your Pyrex Measuring Cup Shatters Faster than the Speed of Sound appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Press Releases Finally Get a Devoted Readership: Hackers
Compromising a newswire service can be more damaging, and more lucrative, than you might think. The post Press Releases Finally Get a Devoted Readership: Hackers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Dota 2 Forum Breach Leaks 2 Million User Accounts
Reader cloud.pt writes: In another case of serious programmer impairment, the DOTA 2 official forums have been hacked, making available to the perpetrators around 2 million emails, usernames, and MD5 hashed passwords. […] From the report: The hack was carried out last month on July 10. The copy of the leaked database was provided to breach notification site LeakedSource.com, which … [Link]
Mashable » After the games go: 17 haunting abandoned Olympic venues
Bringing the Olympics to your country, whether in summer or winter, is a costly business. Just ask the recent hosts. The games set back Sochi $51 billion, London $11.6 billion and Beijing at least $40 billion. Not insignificant sums. But at least you get a lasting sporting legacy right? A world class infrastructure that provides generations a chance to get active? … [Link]
Popular Science » Now Might Be a Good Time to Go Kosher
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Warmer waters are spurring the growth of a deadly bacteria found in shellfish. Warmer waters are spurring the growth of a deadly bacteria found in shellfish. [Link]
Mashable » Wild-eyed ostrich steals the show at petting zoo
You usually know what to expect when you go to the petting zoo. You'll feed some goats, hold a chick and pet a lamb. You'll rarely find a photo this brilliant. In an attempt to take a photo of a pig stepping on her friend — which is already strange — Reddit user Rach0s captured something somehow more ridiculous. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese couple ties the knot in a hammock suspended 180 meters in the air
When it comes to love being in the air, no one's taking it more literally than Chinese couple Zhou Wenlong and Jiang Huizhu. The lovebirds tied the knot on Tuesday in an unorthodox ceremony that saw them lying on a hammock that was suspended 180 meters in the air at the Shiniuzhai National Geopark in Hunan province. SEE ALSO: China sets … [Link]
Mashable » Soon you'll be able to order almond milk in your Starbucks drinks
At long last, we'll finally be able to enjoy our favorite Starbucks beverages with some delicious almond milk. Starting Sept. 6, thanks to My Starbucks Idea — a crowdsourcing initiative that allows customer and barista suggestions — almond milk will be available in Starbucks locations throughout the United States. SEE ALSO: Starbucks opens its first outlet dedicated to hiring deaf baristas in … [Link]
Mashable » We'll probably have to wait a bit more for that 'touch bar' MacBook Pro
The redesigned MacBook Pro is real, but it's not coming in September — if you trust a new report posted by Bloomberg Wednesday. The report doesn't bring anything new in terms of MacBook Pro's functionality. It merely reiterates what we've heard so far, namely that the device will have an OLED touch bar instead of regular function keys, and will be … [Link]
Popular Science » Ghost-Particle Hunters Come Up Empty-Handed
Science The sad case of the missing neutrino Who you gonna call when physics still can’t explain why we are here? [Link]
WIRED » Flying Lotus Directed a Short Film, and It Is Seriously NSFW
Under the moniker "steve," the producer and instrumentalist has added a new set ot titles to his ever-growing job descripttion: animator/puppeteer/director. The post Flying Lotus Directed a Short Film, and It Is Seriously NSFW appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Dogs had the most delightful game of chase in a hallway
One big dog, one tiny pup, and a hallway of endless entertainment. That's all these two dogs need to have a good time bounding up and down a tiny corridor. It's hard not to smile at their delightful game of chase, and their joy is kinda contagious….especially when the little one whips out some impressive hiding moves to trick his … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Green Olympic pool: perfect storm of sun, heat and still water?
The green diving pool in Rio is likely down to algae, encouraged by sunlight, warmth, and perfectly calm water that have combined to reduce chlorine levels [Link]
Mashable » Make s'more room for the Girl Scouts' newest cookie
Just when you thought Thin Mints and Tagalongs were as good as it got, Girl Scouts of the USA is raising the bar. Today, which happens to be national S'mores Day, the organization had announced two new s'mores-inspired cookies to its 2017 cookie lineup. SEE ALSO: 6 delicious ways to use those tasty Girl Scout cookie crumbs There is a chocolate-coated … [Link]
Mashable » This first-person view from a drone might be cooler than VR
In episode three of our How to Race Drones vlog series, Mashable's Creative Producer Sam Sheffer finally gets his hands on a full-sized drone. Watch and learn a lot more about the racing community as Sam continues to prepare for the Liberty Cup drone race. Episode 1: http://on.mash.to/2auRFQo Episode 2: http://on.mash.to/2bhlYKh Check back next Wednesday for a new episode of How … [Link]
Slashdot » Soylent Coffee: Nootropics, Fat, Carbs, Protein — But Will It Give You The Toots?
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: Soylent has ventured in a new direction with its latest beverage: breakfast. Called Coffiest, the new offering has the same ingredient makeup, nutritional mix, and 47/33/20 percent fat/carb/protein calorie distribution as the 2.0 premixed version, but it also adds coffee flavoring, 150mg of caffeine per serving, and 75mg of the … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver is wrong: Corporate greed to blame for the death of newspapers
Let me say this upfront: I loved John Oliver's take down of America's (dying) newspaper industry that aired Sunday night on HBO. In an epic 20-minute rant that only he could deliver, Oliver took aim at the industry-wide struggle that has defined my professional life. "The newspaper industry today is in big trouble," Oliver said. "Papers have been closing and downsizing … [Link]
Mashable » Here's Donald Trump playing beach volleyball in total Donald Trump style
Donald Trump may be headed to the White House, but there's one place he's not going: Rio. Old footage recently began to circulate showing the candidate aggressively playing beach volleyball. But because he's Donald Trump, he doesn't do it in shorts and a t-shirt. He does it in classic Trump style, wearing jeans, a polo shirt, and a belt. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Cate Blanchett's face gets warped in eerily gorgeous Massive Attack video
Cate Blanchett's face gets creepy in Massive Attack's new video. The Bristol, UK-based trip-hop collective's latest song, "The Spoils," is a brooding, surreal gem with angelic vocals from Hope Sandoval. SEE ALSO: Massive Attack protests Brexit with harsh words and a surprise song John Hillcoat directs the video. He's previously worked on films such as The Road, Lawless and The … [Link]
Mashable » Loyal dog just won't give up enormous dildo he finds on walk
In the dog world, dildos are the new sticks. Galaxy, a chocolate labrador, was on a walk with her walkers, Amy Brown and Natalie Ferguson, through the British countryside when she came upon a very special dog toy: a dildo. While the sex object was never meant to be a dog toy, that didn't stop Galaxy from picking it up, holding … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Genius crow’s tool-bending behaviour may be natural to its kind
Betty the crow astounded scientists with its ability to bend a piece of garden wire into a neat hook back in 2002. Now it looks like wild crows do it all the time [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gluten-free water: surely that’s not a real thing is it?
Consumer fad or bad joke? What should we make of the website promoting gluten-free bottled water to the health-conscious, asks Anthony Warner [Link]
New Scientist – News » We need a new secular approach to dignity
Like it or not, the scientific view of humanity is a bleak one. But there is a way round it: breaking the link between what we are and how we are treated [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plan to replant millions of trees in central England slows down
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]
Mashable » Volunteers stage nonstop reading of 2.6 million-word Chilcot report
A group of actors, writers, politicians and volunteers are staging a reading of the entire Chilcot Report, the inquiry into the British role in the Iraq War, during this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival. SEE ALSO: The Chilcot Inquiry in numbers: What you need to know The 24/7 non-stop performance, which started on Aug. 8 with comedians Arthur Smith, Nish Kumar, Shappi … [Link]
Mashable » Google Ventures takes lead as most active corporate venture capital firm amid a slowdown in dealmaking
Corporate venture capital firms have closed fewer deals and raised less money over the last few months, with activity level at a 9-quarter low, according to a new report from research firm CB Insights. The overall deal flow for corporate VC firms (i.e. divisions like Google Ventures, Intel Capital and Qualcomm Ventures) is down 11 percent from the first to … [Link]
WIRED » Drop the Jackhammer and Fix Your Bridge With This Giant Waterpik
Hydro demolition is a faster, easier, cheaper way to scrape away old concrete. The post Drop the Jackhammer and Fix Your Bridge With This Giant Waterpik appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A 30,000-Square-Foot Olympics Mural May Just Be a Record
Street artist Kobra's colorful piece depicts indigenous people from five continents. The post A 30,000-Square-Foot Olympics Mural May Just Be a Record appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Why Olympic Boxers Aren’t Wearing Headgear Anymore
Headgear doesn't protect boxers from concussions. The post Why Olympic Boxers Aren’t Wearing Headgear Anymore appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The 7 Most Ridiculous Olympics Videogames Ever
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mario outrunning Sonic, snapped Atari 2600 joysticks: Why are Olympics videogames so weird? The post The 7 Most Ridiculous Olympics Videogames Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Mesmerizing Photos Capture the Flight Patterns of Birds
Spanish photographer Xavi Bou captures birds' flight patterns in these gorgeous images. The post Mesmerizing Photos Capture the Flight Patterns of Birds appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Singapore's $28 million National Day parade was a gorgeous high-tech light show
SINGAPORE — The team putting up this year's National Day parade was probably quite aware that it would be difficult besting last year's milestone 50th celebration. Held for the first time at the massive Sports Hub in Kallang, Tuesday's show was a high-tech spectacle beamed to homes and attended by a rowdy 55,000 people. 
Image: victoria ho/mashableAn effective pre-event warm up: … [Link]
Mashable » Stylish and safe: This ring could save your life in the event of an emergency
Nimb is a ring with a panic button, that can send an alert to 911 dispatchers when you are in danger. The wearable technology also has an audio recording function and retails for $149 on Kickstarter. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time, Standalone Featured, Wearable Tech, and Wearables
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Big Data – $39.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Big Data" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-08-11 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Olympian shuts down Piers Morgan's trolling tweet about medals
We’re all excited about the Rio Olympics and endlessly mesmerised by the athletes' performances, regardless of the results. Not everyone, though. SEE ALSO: Rio Olympics: What's up with all those empty seats? In a Twitter post, Piers Morgan said that he just "can't get excited by Silver & Bronze medals." "You win or you lose. Gold is all that matters," he … [Link]
Mashable » A cluster of young, blue stars shines hot in new Milky Way photo
A giant new photo reveals clouds of dust and gas stretching around a cluster of young blue stars about 4,600 light-years from Earth. The cluster, known as Messier 18, is made up of stars that were all born from the same material at about the same time, around 30 million years ago, according to an image description from the European Southern … [Link]
Mashable » Small gift puts a big smile on a commuter's face
Commuting in big cities doesn't always need to be a frustrating, lonely experience. SEE ALSO: Londoner shares photo of card skimmer discovered at tube station Sometimes small gestures can brighten your day and put a smile on your face. That's what happened to a Reddit user and London commuter who found a £5 ($6.53) note near King's Cross – St Pancras … [Link]
Slashdot » China To UK: 'Golden' Ties At Crucial Juncture Over Nuclear Delay
mdsolar quotes a report from Reuters: China has cautioned Britain against closing the door to Chinese money and said relations were at a crucial juncture after Prime Minister Theresa May delayed signing off on a $24 billion nuclear power project. In China's sternest warning to date over May's surprise decision to review the building of Britain's first nuclear plant in … [Link]
Mashable » Olympic gymnast is body shamed, Twitter fights back
A Mexican gymnast who just competed at the Rio Olympics has been targeted by cruel body shaming comments — but fortunately they were soon overshadowed by inspirational and positive messages. SEE ALSO: We asked an Olympian what it's like to spend 4 years training for Rio Alexa Moreno, 22, competed in the uneven bars, floor exercise, beam and vault discipline at … [Link]
Mashable » China sets new world record with 1,007 dancing robots
While Chinese athletes are over at Rio Olympics chalking up medals, members of a different species were busy setting their own world record back home in China. During the Qingdao Beer Festival in Shandong, which took place on the weekend of July 29, the country put up a dance performance that left many in awe. SEE ALSO: The SwagBot is … [Link]
Mashable » Churros shop lures Pokémon trainers with the 'Pikachurro'
With Pokémon Go mania still at an all time high, businesses are cashing in and coming up with crafty new ways to lure trainers in. One that caught our eye (and stomachs) is The Loop, a specialty churros shop in Westminster, California. SEE ALSO: A city in Japan was invaded by 1,000 Pikachu The shop which opened in May is most … [Link]
Mashable » Oh nothing, just Jackie Chan fighting someone atop the Sydney Opera House
Jackie Chan and fight scenes are made for each other like chocolate and cake, but an action sequence on top of the Sydney Opera House looks pretty dangerous. And impressive. The 62-year-old (!) is in Sydney, Australia to film scenes from his upcoming movie Bleeding Steel, while also involving himself in some speaking engagements. SEE ALSO: What if 'Wonder Woman' … [Link]
Mashable » Why the internet has fallen in love with this Olympic swimming champ's adorable reactions
Fu Yuanhui is clearly having the time of her life at the Rio Olympics. During Sunday's semi-finals of the women's 100m backstroke, the 20-year-old Chinese swimmer found out during a poolside interview that she made it to the finals and clocked a personal best. With unmasked delight, she says to the reporter: "I was so fast! I'm very satisfied!" Later she … [Link]
Mashable » How social media helps bring shelter animals out of the shadows
While social media may often be more chore than reward for some people, it's changed the lives of thousands of animals. As the internet has definitively proven, a photo of a kitten or a puppy is irresistible to humans, and animal rescue organisations are using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to exploit our addiction for good. SEE ALSO: Online gaming may boost … [Link]
Mashable » Chatbot offers free legal aid to the homeless
A Stanford undergrad's AI-based chatbot has already helped us with our parking tickets and various legal issues, but now his DoNotPay bot is taking on an even bigger, trickier issue. After receiving acclaim for the bot, which challenged over 160,000 tickets, Joshua Browder taught the program how to help homeless people in the UK claim their right to public housing. The … [Link]
Mashable » The rise and fall and rise of the GIF
GIFs are the Esperanto of our Internet culture, a semi-nonsensical, visual language that acts as a stand-in for everything from random thoughts and reactions to intricate art and instructions. They’re a fungible meme engine — a medium that is as celebrated today as it was pilloried a decade ago. GIFs live on our websites, blogs, emails, Slacks and messages. Today, they're … [Link]
Mashable » Seagate built a 60TB SSD, but you can't have it
Remember when Samsung launched the world's first 15 terabyte SSD? It wasn't that long ago, in March 2016, but it was a crazy amount of solid state storage at the time. Now, Seagate blew that record out of the water: On Tuesday, at the Flash Memory Summit conference in Santa Clara, the company has demonstrated a 60TB SSD, currently the largest … [Link]
Mashable » Forget your troubles and bliss out with five fuzzy dingo puppies
Dingoes get a bad rap from time to time, but how could you ignore how cute they are. These five dingo pups reside at Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney, Australia, the first for new mum Smudge and dad, Bear. SEE ALSO: Happy puppy eating a popsicle will melt your cold, cold heart The three girls and two boys were born on … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Publishes a Thousand Photos of Mars
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Engadget: NASA has released a huge number of high-resolution photos of Mars captured from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's HiRise camera, which has been capturing images of the planet since 2005. The latest dump consists of over a thousand images that can familiarize you with the red planet's many craters, impact sites, dunes, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook shuts down 'sexist' group 'Bloke's Advice' after violence against women claims
A controversial Facebook community group 'Bloke's Advice' has been shut down following mounting pressure from the Australian community. The 200,000-strong group's members were invited to share stories, anecdotes and jovial conversation — the sticking point being that some stories and anecdotes were seen to incite violence toward women, made light of domestic abuse and encouraged assault. SEE ALSO: Noted feminist Barack … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Paw 3 API Tool for Mac Has Been Released
Paw, a provider of REST services testing tools for Mac, has released Paw version 3 which includes new features such as Paw for Teams, a dark theme, interface improvements, a new icon, and several bug fixes. Paw 3 is a free upgrade; users of Paw version 2.3.4 and earlier releases can upgrade via the Paw website or Mac App Store. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple slams Australian bank 'cartel' in Apple Pay fight
Apple is not exactly thrilled by the Australian banking industry's attempts to undermine its rollout of Apple Pay. In July, four major financial institutions applied to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to negotiate collectively with Apple regarding mobile payments. SEE ALSO: Apple's App Store just had its best month ever For the banks — Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, the … [Link]
Mashable » Black Lives Matter: The timeline of a movement
Black Lives Matter didn't form from nothing after the fatal police shooting of Mike Brown on Aug. 9, 2014, but it was then that the movement began to build the longevity to survive and grow for the two years to come. Since that shooting, protesters have demonstrated against police brutality on highways, outside airports and in front of police stations across … [Link]
Slashdot » 6 Million Americans Exposed To High Levels of Chemicals In Drinking Water, Says Study
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: A new study out Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science and Technology Letters looked at a national database that monitors chemical levels in drinking water and found that 6 million people were being exposed to levels of a certain chemical that exceed what the Environmental Protection Agency considers healthy. The chemicals, … [Link]
Mashable » Fun bookmarks combine your great loves: Pokémon and butts
Find yourself missing Pokémon Go while you're enjoying other activities, like reading? Great news: Now you can hold your place in Great Expectations with a reasonable facsimile of Squirtle's butt. Ukrainian artist Olena Mysnyk has created a delightful set of bookmarks that resemble the rear ends of all your favorite Pokémon. There's Squirtle, Charmander, Pikachu, Meowth and — most adorably — … [Link]
Mashable » The best gymnastics moment you didn't see on TV
Simone Biles is money. The U.S. gymnast is expected to dominate in Thursday's all-around competition, but, first, she helped lead the U.S. women's gymnastics to the team competition gold medal on Tuesday night. SEE ALSO: Bow down to badass Simone Biles And, before she performed on the balance beam, she went through one of her small routines that proves how money … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Phelps rips swim cap during race, still leads U.S. to gold
Michael Phelps capped off a big Tuesday with his second gold medal of the night, anchoring the U.S. team in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay despite ripping his cap and having to borrow one from a teammate. As the race unfolded and Phelps prepped for his leg, his swim cap ripped in his hands, a show of mighty strength. Teammate Conor Dwyer … [Link]
Mashable » See the exact moment Chad le Clos regretted provoking Michael Phelps
If you come at the king (of gold medals), you best not miss. Chad le Clos should have heeded the advice of The Wire's Omar Little when he goaded Michael Phelps before the men's 200m butterfly final. Despite an impressive air boxing routine prior to the semis, the South African swimmer not only lost that race to Phelps, but on Tuesday … [Link]
Mashable » Buff Tongan Olympian gets a pretty awkward oil rub on live TV
It’s safe to say the internet went wild for Tongan athlete Pita Taufatofua. Taufatofua, who was born in Australia and competes in Taekwondo, was the island nation's flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony of the Rio Olympics, delighting audiences with his gleaming baby oil laden body throughout the broadcast. SEE ALSO: Rio Olympics: What's up with all those empty seats? Here … [Link]
Mashable » Family feud? Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel reportedly beef on 'Fast 8' set
LOS ANGELES — Dominic Toretto don't have friends. He got family. And hey, families fight sometimes. The mystery beef that Dwayne Johnson cool-headedly references on his Facebook and Instagram accounts — modern conflict resolution 101 tactics there — turns out to be between The Rock and none other than Vin Diesel, TMZ reported Tuesday. SEE ALSO: John Cena harnesses his WWE … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees in Kenya are cheering on their Olympic heroes
The Refugee Olympic Team received a roaring welcome when it formally entered the Olympic arena on Friday night. The crowd erupted into cheers as the team preceded the hosts into Maracanã Stadium, but love for the historic 10 extends far beyond Rio. SEE ALSO: Refugee team receives incredible welcome at the Olympics Opening Ceremony Over in Kenya, home to the host … [Link]
Mashable » Interactive database lays bare reports of child abuse in Australian detention centre
Guardian Australia has released thousands of leaked reports online Wednesday, detailing cases of abuse, self-harm and sexual harassment within one of Australia's offshore detention facilities. Taking place on the island of Nauru, more than 2,000 incident reports have been compiled in an interactive database called "The Nauru Files," which charts occurrences of shocking abuse in the detention centre over the last … [Link]
Mashable » An active NFL player helped lead the USA to its first rugby win of the Rio Olympics
While his New England Patriots teammates are busy grinding through pre-season training camp, NFL safety Nate Ebner is living it up in Rio de Janeiro. He's not on vacation, though. And no, American football didn't suddenly become an Olympic sport. SEE ALSO: Obama has now commuted the drug sentences of this NFL star's mother and grandmother Ebner scored to help the … [Link]
WIRED » The Olympic Diving Pool Turned Green, and We Know Why!
The pool went from limpid and chlorinated to green overnight, but our crack team of scientific investigators that we do not really have is on the case! The post The Olympic Diving Pool Turned Green, and We Know Why! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How Olympic Gymnasts Use Physics to Pull Off Those Crazy Twists
The twist is a rotational motion about an axis from head to feet. But how do you perform such a maneuver? Here are three ways. The post How Olympic Gymnasts Use Physics to Pull Off Those Crazy Twists appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Annoying 'Open PDF In Edge' Default Option Puts Windows 10 Users At Risk
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: Microsoft fixed today a serious security flaw in the Windows PDF Library, a standard library used by Windows 10 to open and render PDF files, embedded by default in Edge. Exploiting this flaw allows attackers to execute code on the user's machine and take over the device, just by tricking a … [Link]
WIRED » Here’s a Teaser For the New Rogue One Trailer
The full trailer will debut during NBC's Olympics coverage on Thursday, but for now there's 15 seconds of new footage. The post Here's a Teaser For the New Rogue One Trailer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Random dude mistaken for the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Twitter during #CensusFail
It’s pretty easy to be mistaken for someone else on Twitter, but we certainly don't envy those who bear the wrath of angry Australians, Jedi-identifying or otherwise. Tuesday was census night, with millions of citizens meant to submit their personal details online (for the first time) as part of the country's largest statistical collection. Unfortunately the census website was unable to … [Link]
Mashable » Emmy nominated 'Honest Trailers' team takes aim at … the Emmys
LOS ANGELES — When Honest Trailers was nominated for an Emmy, the team behind the YouTube series joked with Mashable that they would celebrate was by making an Honest Trailer, Emmmys Edition. One month later, that idea is no longer a joke: The popular ScreenJunkies series from Defy Media has given the awards show its classic trailer-spoof treatment. The special … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix launches Fast.com app for iOS and Android
The internet connection speed measuring website created by Netflix has just been launched as an app. SEE ALSO: The 'Netflix tax' is starting Back in May, Netflix debuted Fast.com to help users, Netflix subscriber or not, to determine the connection speeds. On Tuesday, the company expanded the service's reach with a free iOS and Android app designed to do the same … [Link]
Mashable » High-speed video of SpaceX missions is hauntingly beautiful
Elon Musk's SpaceX has released new video footage from three of its past missions, but the latest clips aren't the typical launch and landing videos. Instead, the spot features high-speed closeups of the private space company's rockets — all set to a perfectly eerie soundtrack. The video is sourced from three SpaceX missions: May's successful mission, July's launch and landing … [Link]
Slashdot » Nicholas Carr Says Tech 'Utopia Is Creepy'
itwbennett writes: It probably won't come as a big surprise that Mr. 'IT Doesn't Matter' isn't a big fan of Silicon Valley's vision for the future, a future defined by autonomous cars and the inevitable rise of robots. In his new book, 'Utopia is Creepy: And Other Provocations,' Carr takes aim at the irrational exuberance of Silicon Valley, where tech … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2321: His cupping runneth over!
Go with the flow! [Link]
Mashable » It's panic time for Brazil men's soccer after two dismal Olympic showings
A scoreless draw with South Africa in its Olympics opener was one thing for the Brazil men's soccer team. Lots of pressure, the dawn of a sacred quest, the fact that Olympic hosts traditionally start a bit slow in their first matches — you could rationalize the whole thing as a fluke, if you really wanted to. But … Iraq? Iraq?! … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran's accused of ripping off Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'
Now Ed Sheeran is being accused of ripping off Marvin Gaye, too. A year and a half after a jury in Los Angeles found that Pharrell and Robin Thicke were guilty of ripping off Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" for their 2013 hit "Blurred Lines," Sheeran is being hit with a copyright lawsuit alleging that he lifted his Grammy-winning hit … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wasps stitch up spiders in silk nests where they are eaten alive
One type of parasitic wasp lays its eggs inside spiders' nests, then felts the silk of the nests to make a secure home for the larvae [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Census Website Shut Down On Census Night After 4 DDoS Attacks
Heart44 writes: News sites are reporting that the Australian census website has been shut down until further notice. This happened on census night, Tuesday (Australian time), August 9th, 2016. This is the first attempt at an online census where [the internet] is the default data collection method. You had to call an often busy number to get a paper form. … [Link]
Mashable » Danny Glover kills some time in an air duct in new Samsung commercial
What fun is defusing a bomb without an element of nail-biting suspense? In a display of savvy showmanship, Danny Glover decides to wait 12 hours before shutting down a ticking time bomb in Samsung's latest commercial. SEE ALSO: Christoph Waltz plays a mom, a high school student and an astronaut in Samsung's Olympics ad As he waits, he does what anyone … [Link]
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