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 » Researchers create temporary tattoos you can use to control your devices
In the future, your tattoos could be much more than just ink designs. Scientists have created a new kind of high-tech temporary tattoo that can act as a controller for smartphone apps and other devices. Called DuoSkin, the tattoos were created as a joint effort between MIT researchers and Microsoft Research. SEE ALSO: Tattoo prototype turns body art into a fitness … [Link]
Slashdot » First US Offshore Wind Farm To Usher In New Era For Industry
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Associated Press: The nation's first offshore wind farm is set to open off the coast of Rhode Island this fall, ushering in a new era in the U.S. for the industry. Developers, federal regulators and industry experts say the opening will move the U.S. industry from a theory to reality, paving the way … [Link]
Mashable » Darth Vader is back. Why do we still care?
They saved the best for last in the first official trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, released Thursday night. A blink-and-you'll-miss-it image of a reflective black helmet, seen from the back. And of course, the gas-mask sound of breathing. One inhale was all it took. Darth Vader, the most iconic cinematic villain of the 20th century, was on screen … [Link]
Slashdot » DDoSCoin: New Crypto-Currency Rewards Users For Participating In DDoS Attacks
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: "In the most innovative, weirdest, and stupidest idea of the month, two researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Michigan have created a crypto-currency that rewards people for participating in DDoS attacks," reports Softpedia. "Called DDoSCoin, this digital currency rewards a person (the miner) for using their … [Link]
WIRED » Rio’s Diving Pool: Still Finding It Too Easy Being Green
The green water in the Rio Olympic diving pool isn't turning blue quite yet. And it smells. The post Rio's Diving Pool: Still Finding It Too Easy Being Green appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Hiddleswift finally followed each other on Instagram after 3 excruciating days
On Aug. 13, 1961, Germany began construction of the Berlin Wall, perhaps the greatest symbol of the Cold War. Nearly 55 years later to the day on Aug. 12, 2016, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston finally followed each other on Instagram. Never fear, though, there's no Cold War here — it's a love story, baby just say yes. SEE ALSO: Congratulations, … [Link]
Mashable » Young swimmers are so inspired by historic Olympian Simone Manuel
With 16 gold medals so far, Team USA has every reason to be cheering as loudly as possible. The success of Michael Phelps is outstanding, but there's another Olympian who has been carving out her own groundbreaking story: Simone Manuel became the first black woman to win gold in individual success in the 100 meter freestyle. The country's historical racial tensions … [Link]
Mashable » Startup promising a 'tampon' to wear during sex just raised $1 million
First there were THINX, the period panties. Now, Flex, another startup trying to change how women deal with their periods every month, has raised $1 million. Flex makes menstrual discs. The product most resembles a menstrual cup like the Diva Cup, but is meant for one-time use like a tampon. The disposable disc sits up toward the cervix, collecting all menstrual … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Soccer's women deserve as much as the men — even when they lose
When the U.S. women's soccer team returns from the Rio Olympics, there will be no ticker-tape parade or celebratory selfies with President Obama or triumphant magazine covers. Perhaps most important, unlike following their World Cup win in 2015, there will be no victory tour that generates millions in revenue for U.S. Soccer the team can cite as further leverage in their … [Link]
WIRED » A New Measurement Deepens the Puzzle of the Proton’s Size
A discrepancy in the measured size of the “deuteron” increases the chance that something is amiss in our understanding of atoms. The post A New Measurement Deepens the Puzzle of the Proton's Size appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » No Man's Sky Launches On Steam and GOG and It's Off To A Rocky Start
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: No Man's Sky, an indie "video game that promises 18 quintillion planets" from a "small development team," has launched today for Windows PC gamers via Steam or GOG. Unfortunately, the "worldwide simultaneous launch on all kinds of PCs" is off to a rocky start — as evidenced by the "mostly … [Link]
WIRED » Who Do You See When You Look at This Amazing Police Sketch?
Seriously, who is this? The post Who Do You See When You Look at This Amazing Police Sketch? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Now you can wear Grindr apparel while you grind
Grindr, the gay hookup app, is officially coming to a T-shirt near you. The brand, the most popular app for gay men for a few years now, is now venturing into a fashion brand. 
Image: GRINDRStarting now, the app, in collaboration with Print All Over Me, will offer 30 items including sweatshirts, bandanas, track pants and jockstraps. Called The Varsity Collection, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Making a Murderer' conviction overturned: Brendan Dassey could be freed
MADISON, Wis. — A federal court in Wisconsin on Friday overturned the conviction of a man found guilty of helping his uncle kill Teresa Halbach in a case profiled in the Netflix documentary Making a Murderer. The U.S. District Court in Milwaukee overturned Brendan Dassey's conviction and ordered him freed within 90 days unless prosecutors decide to retry him. A spokeswoman … [Link]
Mashable » Simone Manuel's victory in the pool is a historic triumph
Simone Manuel swam her way to a historic victory in Rio on Thursday, holding off world record holder Cate Campbell of Australia to grab 100 meter freestyle gold in a tie with Canada's Penny Oleksiak. Manuel clocked in at a stunning 52.70 seconds. It was a new Olympic record. It was even more significant than that, though: Manuel became the first … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Play Store Drops Google+ Integration
An anonymous reader writes: The Google Play Store is the latest Google product to drop integration with Google+. The Play Store has dropped Google+ votes from apps and nixed the Google+ account requirement from app reviews, reports Ars Technica. "There was an entire Google+ focused 'People' section on the Play Store that showed apps and ratings from people you follow … [Link]
Mashable » 'Catastrophic' flooding inundates parts of Louisiana with more rain still to come
The swamplands of Louisiana have given rise to a swirling weather system that closely resembles a tropical storm. It is causing a historic deluge to hit the state, with some areas near Baton Rouge already seeing nearly a foot of rain as of noon on Friday, with another foot or more still to come. Rivers are already rising to record levels, … [Link]
Mashable » The Rio Olympics are the queerest yet, but coverage still has so far to go
There are a record 49 out LGBTQ athletes at the Rio Olympics, the greatest number of out athletes since the modern games began in 1896. Just a week into the Olympic games, some commentators have gone so far to call Rio the most LGBTQ-friendly games yet. While their assertions may seem premature, their conclusions are backed up by hard data and … [Link]
Mashable » Classic jokes, rewritten by Donald Trump
In case you haven't noticed, Donald Trump's got jokes. Lots of jokes. When he called on Russia to find Hillary's missing emails he was being classically sarcastic. When he said that "Second Amendment people" could do something about Clinton, his former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski called it "a joke." Most recently, Trump corrected those who were upset by his claim that … [Link]
Mashable » The Pooppening: Roomba spreads poop all over house
A puppy pooping on your living room rug in the middle of the night sounds pretty nightmarish in itself. What's exponentially worse is when that poop gets spread all over your house while you're sleeping. Jesse Newton, a dad in Little Rock, Arkansas, shared the horrifying tale of when his Roomba did just that. SEE ALSO: Parents everywhere will get this … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Starts Testing Windows 10's Next Major Update
A week after releasing Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft is already ready to unveil new features for its next major update dubbed Redstone 2. The Verge reports: The new update doesn't have any big new features for public testers yet, as Microsoft is in the early stages of making structural improvements to its OneCore shared code of Windows across PCs, … [Link]
WIRED » The Refugee Olympic Team Now Has Its Own Flag and Anthem
The flag is a banner of bright orange crossed by a single black band, colors that evoke the life jackets so many refugees have worn to journey to safety. The post The Refugee Olympic Team Now Has Its Own Flag and Anthem appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Our favorite badass Simones take a gold medal Olympic selfie
You know what's better than one incredible, groundbreaking Simone? Yep. You got it. The incomparably badass Simone Biles led the U.S. women's gymnastics team to gold on Tuesday. On Thursday, she and teammate Aly Raisman took gold and silver medals in the women's all-around. SEE ALSO: We asked an Olympian what it's like to spend 4 years training for Rio 
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Mashable » Here's why Olympic medalists don't get flowers at the Summer Games in Rio
Olympic medalists traditionally cradle flower bouquets as they hold up gold, silver or bronze medals from a tiered platform. But not this year in Brazil. Instead, the world’s best gymnasts, runners, ping-pongers and trampolinists are clutching small 3-D sculptures of Rio's Olympics logo. SEE ALSO: Olympic athletes are using cupping to heal their muscles, but should you? The switch from ephemeral … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Not Investing in Young Startups Anymore
GV, the division of Alphabet, is no longer investing in startups that are at their nascent stage. According to data from research firm CB Insights, GV completed no seed-stage deals in the first half of this year, down from 10 such deals last year. That represented a 77% drop from the number of deals it did in 2014. Quartz reports … [Link]
Mashable » Praise be to the Olympics condom distributors
We’re well past pretending that the Olympic Village isn't the best place for fit, attractive athletes to seek out and hook up with other fit, attractive athletes. Rio Olympics organizers are well aware of this fact, judging by the massive 450,000-condom order meant for some of the 11,559 competitors who might require one— or 12. SEE ALSO: OK, let's talk about … [Link]
Mashable » Elimination: U.S. women's soccer just took its worst Olympics loss ever
Star forwards Alex Morgan and Christen Press missed penalties Friday as the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) suffered its most shocking Olympics loss in history. The heavily favored USWNT's defeat by Sweden means it won't be featured in the Olympics gold medal game for the first time … ever. SEE ALSO: Olympics official on Rio's green diving pool: 'Chemistry is not … [Link]
Mashable » 'League of Legends' quarterfinals preview: Cloud9 faces Envy and more
And then there were six. The League of Legends playoffs begin this weekend in both North America and Europe. Which teams will get through their first hurdle and get to square off against one of the top two from their regions in the semis? Here are our best guesses. North America Cloud9 versus Team Envy After some stumbles in the middle … [Link]
Slashdot » Tech Giants Sign Pledge With World Wildlife Fund To Prevent Wildlife Trading
Kerry Flynn, writing for Mashable: Looking to buy an elephant tusk on eBay? Might not be so easy. The e-commerce giant, along with Etsy, Gumtree, Microsoft, Pinterest, Tencent and Yahoo, have signed on to a new commitment to prevent the sale of illegal wildlife products on their services. The initiative is in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, the International … [Link]
Mashable » Watch nice celebrities Margot Robbie and Will Smith try to insult each other
For actors who play wily villains in Suicide Squad, Margot Robbie and Will Smith are not very good at insulting each other. Still, they gave it their best shot on BBC Radio 1's "Playground Insults" segment from Scott Mills' show. Smith, who seems like a nice dude, really tanked it on this one, only commenting on Robbie's apparent fondness for … [Link]
WIRED » You Probably Didn’t Think Enough About Air Hockey This Week
We’re proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post You Probably Didn't Think Enough About Air Hockey This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The top 'Super Smash' players are competing at Super Smash Con
Some of the world's best Super Smash Bros. players and the series' biggest fans are gathering at Super Smash Con Friday through Sunday for some intense tournament action featuring all four SSB games. SEE ALSO: Upsets and close wins make Evo's Street Fighter V finale mesmerizing Competitive SSB is being broadcast live all weekend from the Dulles Expo Center in Virginia … [Link]
Mashable » This is one of the best gravitational waves explainers we've seen
In the distant reaches of the cosmos, two black holes collide and merge in a violent crash. We can't see it or feel it, but the shock of that collision sends ripples propagating far and wide through the fabric of space and time. Those distortions, known as gravitational waves, affect every molecule they come across — warping their size by … [Link]
WIRED » Hillary Clinton’s New Podcast Is All About Being Chill
The podcast format could offer Clinton a way to come across as personable and at-ease. The post Hillary Clinton's New Podcast Is All About Being Chill appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Bitcoin's blockchain technology just got a big endorsement from the World Economic Forum
Bitcoin may not change the world on its own, but the technology that runs the virtual currency very well could. That's what the World Economic Forum determined in a report released Friday. The group, best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, includes various members of the global financial elite. A wide range of banking, consulting and financial executives from … [Link]
Mashable » Fifth Harmony confess their most embarrassing on-stage moments
For a brief moment, there was a man on stage during the kickoff show for Fifth Harmony's 7/27 tour on Coney Island in New York City. He kicked a few beach balls that had made their way onto the stage back into the crowd, and quickly disappeared into the night, barely registering in the thunderous roar of girl power. In … [Link]
Mashable » Frank Ocean's mom gives us a glimpse of the elusive singer (but still no album)
We might not have a Frank Ocean album (your anger is justified) and we're still in the dark about its release date. But thanks to an Instagram post from the elusive R&B singer's mother, we at least now know he's alive. Phew. SEE ALSO: Frank Ocean is messing with us all again, this time with a livestream As Vulture pointed out, … [Link]
Slashdot » More Airline Outages Seen As Carriers Grapple With Aging Technology
An anonymous reader writes: Airlines will likely suffer more disruptions like the one that grounded about 2,000 Delta flights this week because major carriers have not invested enough to overhaul reservations systems based on technology dating to the 1960s, airline industry and technology experts told Reuters. Airlines have spent heavily to introduce new features such as automated check-in kiosks, real-time … [Link]
Mashable » 'Saturday Night Live' has new co-head writers: Sarah Schneider and Chris Kelly
Live from New York, it's new head writers! Saturday Night Live just announced that writing supervisors Sarah Schneider and Chris Kelly have been promoted – they will be the co-head writers for season 42 of the live comedy show. SEE ALSO: Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah leaving 'SNL' The show released the news via Twitter and Facebook. This announcement follows the … [Link]
Mashable » We asked linguists if Donald Trump speaks like that on purpose
Donald Trump may do a good "drunk uncle at Thanksgiving" impersonation at his rallies, but amid all that rambling is a man who is actually precise about what he says, according to linguists. Trump has made a habit of using hints and vague language to seemingly imply threats and evoke baseless conspiracy theories, giving a verbal nod to some of his … [Link]
Mashable » Pokémon Go is so big that it has its own VR porn parody now
Behind every great entertainment property there's a cheekily named porn parodySuper Hornio Bros. Game of Bones: Winter is Cumming. Spongeknob Squarenuts. (Okay, that one is less clever, but you get the idea.) So it comes as no surprise that after Pokémon Go invaded all our smartphones, the porn parodies were not too far behind. Behold the amazingly titled Poké-mon Ho! (The … [Link]
Mashable » Olympics official on Rio's green diving pool: 'Chemistry is not an exact science'
The diving pool for the Summer Olympics mysteriously turned green this week in Rio de Janeiro, then the pool next to it turned from blue to a lighter shade of green. It's all very weird — but Friday's explanation from a Rio 2016 spokesman is even weirder. SEE ALSO: OK, let's talk about sex at the Rio Olympics The diving pool … [Link]
Mashable » What parents need to know about digital technology and their baby
While waiting for the arrival of their baby, many parents spend hours scouring the internet for the most educational toys, invest in top-of-the-line baby monitors and survey fellow parents about the best schools and daycare in the area. Every parent wants what’s best for their child. Lucky for them, this always on, super connected age means there is more than … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Introduces Usage Plans for Amazon API Gateway
Amazon initially launched the Amazon API Gateway last year. The Gateway allows developers to build backend services for mobile, Web, enterprise, and IoT applications. Now, Amazon has introduced Usage Plans for the API Gateway that will allow developers to build and monetize APIs as well as create an ecosystem around such APIs. Usage Plans come in varying levels of access … [Link]
Mashable » Behind-the-scenes look at 'Inception' will actually blow your mind
Like most people, you were probably extremely impressed with and mind-fucked confused by Inception. But would you believe that there were no special effects used for the film's stomach-turning hallway fight scene? We show you how a team of over 500 people made the incredible shot happen, from building an actual rotating hallway to adapting cameras to capture it. The scene … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux 4.9 Will Be the Next LTS Kernel Branch, Says Greg Kroah-Hartman
Reader prisoninmate writes: Renowned Linux kernel developer and maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman said on Friday that the next LTS (Long-Term Support) kernel branch will be Linux 4.9. The development cycle of a new Linux kernel branch doesn't take more than a month and a half or a maximum of two months, depending if the respective series will receive seven or eight … [Link]
Mashable » Thomas Gibson fired from 'Criminal Minds'
Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from Criminal Minds following an earlier incident in which he kicked one of the show's writers, Mashable has confirmed. "Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from Criminal Minds,"explained a statement from ABC Studios and CBS Television Studios. "Creative details for how the character's exit will be addressed in the show will be announced at a later date." … [Link]
Mashable » Manatees are being sent to the Caribbean so they can mate
A small number of manatees, who are all in their sexual prime, are being sent to the Caribbean on a special mission to repopulate the region. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Endangered Species, Repopulation, Caribbean Sea, and Caribbean
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Mashable » Pioneering chemistry study finds no evidence of a 'chemtrails' conspiracy
In a first of its kind effort, a large group of top atmospheric chemists has weighed in on one of the most persistent conspiracy theories on the internet: that the U.S. government is involved in a campaign to deliberately spray chemicals from planes at high altitudes. This "chemtrails" conspiracy theory is bunk, the experts conclude in a new study published this … [Link]
Mashable » A driver got caught hunting Pokémon by a police helicopter
York Regional Police of Ontario, Canada spotted and stopped a Mercedes which had been driving erratically at 3 a.m. They found the driver had been chasing Pokémon on his Pokémon Go app. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Pokemon, Social Media, Video Games, and Apps
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Mashable » Millions of sunflowers bloom in Japan and the images are stunning.
More than a million sunflowers are in full bloom at the Serakogen Nojo flower farm in Sera, Japan. The Sunflower Festival is held at the flower farm every year and visitors travel near and far to get the chance to walk through the giant fields. SEE ALSO: An early bloom turns Tokyo garden into yellow flower wonderland Check out the stunning … [Link]
Slashdot » Local Canadian Police Station Admits To Owning Stingray Surveillance Device
The Edmonton Police Service has admitted to Motherboard that it owns a Stingray and that it used the [surveillance] device in the past during investigations. After Vancouver cops admitted to using the phone tracker to investigate an abduction in 2007, Motherboard called up other local police stations in Canada to ask if they had also previously used one. As you … [Link]
Popular Science » Olympic Cupping, Saturn In Infrared, And More
Science Our 10 favorite images of the week Our ten favorite images from this week in science and tech. [Link]
WIRED » How to Fight the Turbulence That Just Injured 24 JetBlue Fliers
A Jet Blue plane hit turbulence so severe, it ripped the toilet off its housing, knocked a flight attendant into the ceiling, and injured 24 people. The post How to Fight the Turbulence That Just Injured 24 JetBlue Fliers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Our Brains Are Big Because We're Good At Sizing Each Other Up
Science Being both judgmental and generous has evolutionary benefits We have our ability to judge one another to thank, in part, for our big brains. [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys mess with Blake Shelton, Adam Levine while filming 'The Voice' promo
LOS ANGELES — The Voice judges sure know how to poke fun at each other. In a recent promo for season 11 of the NBC singing competition show, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine partner up against new judges Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. It turns out that behind-the-scenes their interactions are even more fun to watch. SEE ALSO: NBC, Snapchat … [Link]
Mashable » How the mind-binding fight scene in 'Inception' was filmed
Like most people, you were probably extremely impressed with and mind-fucked confused by Inception. But would you believe that there were no special effects used for the film's stomach-turning hallway fight scene? We show you how a team of over 500 people made the incredible shot happen, from building an actual rotating hallway to adapting cameras to capture it. The … [Link]
Mashable » This is no ordinary heat wave in the eastern U.S., as humidity reaches extreme levels
From New Orleans to Portland, Maine, the heat and humidity has hit oppressive levels for the second long stretch this summer. In New York City, for example, entire blocks smell like hot garbage, and the air feels like a wet blanket, with heat indices approaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit. While the actual air temperatures during this heat wave are not record-breaking in … [Link]
Popular Science » Zika Stays In Body Twice As Long As Previously Thought
Health Virus found in a man's semen six months later After a man in Italy was reported to have signs of Zika virus in his semen six months after exposure, scientists are questioning whether the virus is reproducing itself… [Link]
Mashable » Simone Biles stars in a new ad for Nike
Fresh off her Olympic gold medal for best all around female gymnast, Simone Biles is in a new ad for Nike. But it's not just any ad. It's a one minute and 43 second look at the training that Biles undertook to become a champion. Biles's mom provides the voice over, talking about her daughter's early days as a gymnast. The … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram is testing a new 'Channels' section for binging on videos
Instagram is known as a place to post still photos, but the future is video. Mashable has discovered a new video "Channels" section located within the app's "Explore" section. An Instagram spokersperson told Mashable "We're always testing new ways to improve the Instagram experience." SEE ALSO: Instagram may soon allow you to save edits for later The feature was discovered on … [Link]
Mashable » British politician makes comment about feminists, women have perfect response
LONDON — In a video leaked to The Guardian, Tory MP Philip Davies gives a 45-minute speech at the International Conference on Men’s Issues in London in which he yammers on about how the justice system is skewed in favour of women to the detriment of men. Ummm… SEE ALSO: Why Are Women in Turkey Laughing? Because a Politician Told … [Link]
Slashdot » Rightscorp Threatens Every ISP in the United States
An anonymous reader writes: Following a court win by its client BMG over Cox Communications this week, Rightscorp has issued an unprecedented warning to every ISP in the United States today. Boasting a five-year trove of infringement data against Internet users, Rightscorp warned ISPs that they can either cooperate or face the consequences. "For nearly five years, Rightscorp has warned … [Link]
Mashable » Check out the 'American Horror Story' season six teaser, you creeps
American Horror Story released a new teaser for Season 6, which may or may not actually reveal the evil that will seep into your consciousness. The creators are being extra secretive this time around and releasing fake-out trailers, so you may just have whatever this thing is burned into your brain for nothing. We do, however, know that Sarah Paulson, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Human-animal chimeras may be key to us living healthier lives
The US is considering a resumption of funding for the creation of human-animal chimeras. That’s good news for all of us [Link]
New Scientist – News » World’s oldest vertebrate is a shark that may live for 500 years
Deep-sea-living Greenland sharks can live for hundreds of years, longer than any other vertebrate, and females don’t reach breeding age until they are 150 [Link]
New Scientist – News » First wearable brain scanner to probe people with amazing gifts
From incredible memories, to exceptional mathematical or musical ability, a deep-brain scanner could reveal what’s going on inside savants’ heads [Link]
Mashable » Egyptian judoka rejects handshake with Israeli opponent
Egyptian judo fighter Islam El Shehaby refused to shake hands with his opponent, Israel's Or Sasson, in a major breach of judo etiquette during the Rio Olympics. El Shehaby, who had come under pressure from Islamist-leaning and nationalist voices in Egypt to withdraw entirely from the fight, was loudly booed by the crowd for his gesture. Sasson in an automatic victory … [Link]
WIRED » 8 Reasons Why the Rogue One Trailer Has Us Greedo for More
We’ve got a rad feeling about this. The post 8 Reasons Why the Rogue One Trailer Has Us Greedo for More appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Bossaball is the coolest sport you've never heard of
Have you ever wanted to take jumping castles to the next level? Bossaball is a sport played on an inflatable court fitted with a net and trampolines. It combines elements of beach volleyball, soccer, capoeira and gymnastics. Rhythm is key, as live music is played throughout the game. The rules are similar to those of volleyball, except players can use any … [Link]
Slashdot » Canonical Releases Snapcraft 2.14 For Ubuntu With New Rust Plugin, Improvements
Marius Nestor, reporting for Softpedia News: Canonical, through Sergio Schvezov, has had the great pleasure of announcing the release and general availability of Snapcraft 2.14 Snap creator tool for the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating system. Coming hot on the heels of Snapcraft 2.13, the new 2.14 maintenance update is here to introduce a bunch of new plugins, namely … [Link]
Mashable » The best movies and TV shows you've gotta binge watch this week
Looking for the next best TV show to binge or movie to watch? Look no further. We have compiled the best of the best streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, Amazon Prime and iTunes this week. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Stream This, Itunes, Amazon Prime, and Hulu
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Mashable » It's 'Crunch Time': Check out featurette, stills for Rooster Teeth's new live- action comedy series
"It's Inception meets Weird Science, with kind of an X-Files shift." That's how actor Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks) describes Crunch Time, the new Rooster Teeth series coming to RoosterTeeth.com on Sept. 11. SEE ALSO: Check out an exclusive trailer for season 3 of Rooster Teeth's 'Million Dollars, But…' Rooster Teeth, the Austin-based production company behind hits such as Red … [Link]
Mashable » What's happening on day 5 of the 2016 'Dota 2' International
Digital Chaos knocked out two tough teams to make the lower bracket finals and Fnatic advanced to the lower bracket semifinals in The International Dota 2 Championships Thursday. That leaves just five teams in the weeklong tournament. SEE ALSO: Should trading in online gaming be considered gambling? Three more teams will be eliminated from the biggest Dota 2 competition of the … [Link]
WIRED » Ironic Windows Vulnerability Shows Why Backdoors Can’t Work
Turns out Secure Boot isn't all that secure. The post Ironic Windows Vulnerability Shows Why Backdoors Can’t Work appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » More than 450 journalists get looped into email thread with pharma bro Martin Shkreli
It was a summer Friday like no other. At 2:20 a.m., an email that appeared to come from Martin Shkreli — the "world's most hated man" for his decision to hike up the price of an anti-parasite drug used by HIV patients — arrived in the inbox of more than 450 members of the media. With the subject line "Wu-Tang Clan … [Link]
Mashable » Simone Biles and Zac Efron's golden Twitter romance
Olympic champion Simone Biles garners praise from her celeb crush Zac Efron on social media following multiple wins. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Social Media, Athlete, Olympics, and Sport
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Slashdot » Cory Doctorow On What iPhone's Missing Headphone Jack Means For Music Industry
Rumors of Apple's next iPhone missing a headphone jack have been swirling around for more than a year now. But a report from WSJ a few weeks ago, and another report from Bloomberg this week further cemented such possibility. We've talked about it here — several times — but now Cory Doctorow is shedding light on what this imminent change … [Link]
Mashable » Marijuana-filled porta potty stumps naive cops and enrages public
This porta potty smells a little different than the rest. Police in Rogue River, Oregon, were perplexed after a man walking his dog in the park discovered a portable toilet filled with marijuana plants on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. After the discovery was made, cops determined this was the largest seizure of cannabis in department history. SEE ALSO: The … [Link]
Popular Science » Hot, Humid Weather Makes Roaches Want To Fly
Animals We're all so screwed As if the sweat beading down your back while you wait for a train in 90 percent humidity wasn't bad enough, there's another horrific side effect to hot city summers:… [Link]
Mashable » This VR parody with kittens is purrfect
As humans, we can hop into Virtual Reality with an Oculus or Vive headset, but what about our feline friends? Let your cat step out of its boring human apartment and into 25 different virtual worlds. You love your cat don't you? Then order this thing now by calling 855-796-MEOW (6369) and experience the most purrfect costumer service. Read more…More about … [Link]
Mashable » Please behold Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte eating ice bath spaghetti
All we really want from our friendships is a person to eat pasta with, right? Well, it appears that's just what Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps have. In one of Lochte's recent Instagram photos, the two are chowing down on some noodles while sitting in individual ice baths. Neither of them are wearing shirts, of course, because neither of them have … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Damon honored Robin Williams on the 'Good Will Hunting' park bench
In a new interview, Matt Damon reminisces on acting with the late Robin Williams in the 1997 drama Goodwill Hunting. "It was Robin's scene," Damon said, explaining his emotions after the first take. In the stirring scene, Williams delivers a powerful monologue to Damon from a park bench in Boston—a place Damon explained he revisited with his family following Williams' … [Link]
Slashdot » Creator of Chatbot that Beat 160K Parking Fines Now Tackling Homelessness
An anonymous reader writes: The chatbot lawyer that overturned hundreds and thousands of parking tickets is now tackling another problem: homelessness. London-born Stanford student Joshua Browder created DoNotPay initially to help people appeal against fines for unpaid parking tickets. Dubbed "the world's first robot lawyer", Browder later programmed it to deal with a wider range of legal issues, such as … [Link]
Mashable » Spanish TV praises Olympic golfer for getting first ‘glory hole’ in 112 years
Some Olympians get all the glory. TVE, the channel in Spain that broadcasts the Olympics, referred to an innocent hole-in-one as a sexualized "glory hole" on TV. They probably didn't know how it would translate. SEE ALSO: Paul George is much better at basketball than throwing away cups Reddit user Ractrick shared a screenshot of the caption, which reads: "The first … [Link]
Mashable » French mayor bans burkinis from beaches
The mayor of Cannes has banned full-body swimsuits — also known as burkinis – from the beaches of the French Riviera resort city citing security reasons. Mayor David Lisnard issued an ordinance in late July forbidding beachwear that doesn't respect "good morals and secularism." It notes that swimwear "manifesting religious affiliation in an ostentatious way, while France and its religious sites … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Parents giving unproven IQ-boosting drugs to kids with Down's
Drugs like Prozac and bumetanide show early promise for boosting intelligence in mouse studies, but activists say we should value people for who they are [Link]
New Scientist – News » Expensive drones take flying lessons from cheaper stunt doubles
Training an AI to fly a drone by trial and error involves a lot of crashing – best to get cheaper drones to pass on their knowledge to more expensive ones [Link]
WIRED » The Perfection of the Continuity Equation, Key to the Foundations of Reality
Physicists want equations that connect behaviors directly to the foundations of reality. With the continuity equation, they actually pull it off. The post The Perfection of the Continuity Equation, Key to the Foundations of Reality appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The WIRED Guide to Becoming the Biggest Nerd on Campus
These products will have you claiming Alpha Nerd status in no time. The post The WIRED Guide to Becoming the Biggest Nerd on Campus appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Tech companies vow to prevent illegal wildlife trading via their networks
Looking to buy an elephant tusk on eBay? Might not be so easy. The e-commerce giant, along with Etsy, Gumtree, Microsoft, Pinterest, Tencent and Yahoo, have signed on to a new commitment to prevent the sale of illegal wildlife products on their services. The initiative is in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, the International Fund for Animal Welfare and TRAFFIC, … [Link]
Mashable » This Chrome extension lets you view Instagram Stories on your computer
Instagram has always maintained that it is a mobile-first platform. And although there is a web interface, it's nowhere near as robust as the app. Rather than wait for Instagram to roll out a web version for its new Snapchat Stories ripoff Stories, one intrepid developer named Alec Garcia has created a Google Chrome extension to let you view Instagram stories … [Link]
WIRED » No, the World Won’t Go Back to Normal After Trump
Clinton may win her war with Trump. But in the age of networks, can she win the peace? The post No, the World Won’t Go Back to Normal After Trump appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » What chance does esports have at becoming an Olympic sport?
Esports and the Olympic Games may not sound like a perfect pairing on par with chocolate and peanut butter or cookies and milk, but there are people and organizations working to bring competitive gaming to the biennial apex of sporting events. SEE ALSO: Esports creeping beyond livestreams and onto TV networks The International e-Sports Federation (IeSF) is an organization focused on … [Link]
Popular Science » Neural Networks Made This Russian Film Trailer Look Amazing
Entertainment Everything is more dramatic when it's bathed in Prisma filters When everyone wants their 30 seconds of Internet fame, what happens to our IRL relationships? A whole lot of drama and angst, as imagined by the makers of Delete My… [Link]
Mashable » Music helps tell the story in 'The Get Down'
The Get Down isn't like other musicals. It's got the pace and the patter of a staged production, but no one really sings in the 90-minute first episode of the new Netflix series. One character does, but it's a facet of the story: she wants to be a singer. SEE ALSO: What's coming to (and expiring from) Netflix in August Music … [Link]
Mashable » Forget VR porn, kitten VR is what you really need
As humans, we can hop into Virtual Reality with an Oculus or Vive headsets, but what about our feline friends? Let your cat step out of its boring human apartment and into 25 different virtual worlds. You love your cat don't you? Then order this thing now by calling 855-796-MEOW (6369) and experience the most purrfect costumer service. The new … [Link]
Slashdot » New Air-Gap Jumper Covertly Transmits Data in Hard-Drive Sounds
Security researchers have found a new way to siphon data out of an infected computer even when it has been physically disconnected from the Internet — otherwise known as "air-gap" computers — to prevent the leakage of sensitive information it stores, reports ArsTechnica. From the article: The method has been dubbed "DiskFiltration" by its creators because it uses acoustic signals … [Link]
Mashable » Simone Biles doesn't want you to call her 'the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps'
Simone Biles took home Olympic gold for her mind boggling performance at Thursday's women's individual all-around gymnastics final, leaving little doubt that she is, indeed, the greatest of all-time. But as a professional female athlete, Biles is acutely aware of the ways in which sports commentators sometimes frame a woman's athletic achievements. SEE ALSO: When an athlete's relationships are more important … [Link]
WIRED » Why Patient HM’s Mysteries Are Still Locked in His Brain
HM’s scientific potential remains unfulfilled—thanks to delays from a custody fight and the limitations of current neuroscience itself. The post Why Patient HM’s Mysteries Are Still Locked in His Brain appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » High-Speed Motion Capture Tech Is Helping Olympians Swim Better Than Ever
Entertainment Swimming with sensors to get the gold In swimming, form is just as crucial as force. [Link]
Mashable » We cannot look away from this video of Rick Astley and a dancing footballer
LONDON — What do you get when you add one multi-million dollar football deal, a dancing Frenchman, and Rick Astley? A mesmerising mashup video involving one multi-million dollar football deal, a dancing Frenchman, and Rick Astley. SEE ALSO: World-record soccer transfer deal announced in ridiculous Facebook leak After months of speculation and negotiations that culminated in a world record-breaking contract valued … [Link]
Mashable » Email scammer tries to lure man to invest $30,000 in snail farming
An email scammer tells comedian James Veitch that he could earn a $6 million profit in an unsuspecting way: snail farming. As always, Veitch says he is in, but questions how to keep the snails in the farm. Watch this week's episode of Scamalot to see how the scammer reacts to these nail biting questions. Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube for new … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Rolls Out Code To Nullify Adblock Plus' Workaround
An anonymous reader writes: The Wall Street Journal issued a report Tuesday that said Facebook will begin forcing ads to appear for all users of its desktop site, even if they use ad-blocking software. Adblock Plus, the most popular ad-blocking software, opposed Facebook's plan and found a workaround to Facebook's revision two days later. Now, TechCrunch is reporting that Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » More than half of women in advertising have faced sexual harassment, report says
If you are a woman in advertising, chances are you've faced workplace sexual harassment at one point or another. That's the unnerving message of a forthcoming report from industry trade group 4A, which found that more than half of the nearly 400 women it surveyed said they had been subjected to harassment at least once. SEE ALSO: Women aren't getting many … [Link]
WIRED » Sausage Party Isn’t Great, But It’ll Be a Stoner Classic
The comedy has plenty of talking food, but there's nary a sacred cow left alive. The post Sausage Party Isn't Great, But It'll Be a Stoner Classic appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Polio back in Nigeria two years after being wiped out in Africa
Just as Africa was due to celebrate the anniversary of its last polio infections, two new cases have set back global efforts to eradicate the virus by 2019 [Link]
New Scientist – News » How UN will check if illegal chlorine was used in Syria bombing
The UN is investigating reports that a barrel bomb containing chlorine gas was dropped on rebel-held territory in Aleppo, Syria, on Wednesday [Link]
New Scientist – News » Canadian meteorite may be first visitor from the Kuiper belt
Most meteorites come from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, but an extraterrestrial visitor that landed in 2000 may hail from further afield [Link]
Mashable » Mall builds real-life Pokémon Go gym
With the Pokémon Go fever still shaking half the world, there's bound to be plenty of trainers at any crowded place, and businesses can either fight it or embrace itThe Colonie Center mall in Albany has decided to make the best of the situation. As seen on Reddit, the mall built a real life Pokémon Go arena for players. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » The new South Park game's virtual reality fart simulator looks as strange as it sounds
Virtual reality is all very well and good, but there’s clearly something missing from the experience. You can see, you can hear, you can hold a remote control – but about the sense of smell? Well fear not, because the brilliantly titled new South Park game The Fractured But Whole is looking to put things right. SEE ALSO: Trey … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a young Michael Phelps hoping to 'get faster' in the pool
Well before Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian in history, he was just an exceptionally talented teenager hoping to win a medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. This 2001 interview with the young swimmer recently resurfaced on Reddit. In it, he discusses his life as a teenage swimming prodigy and his experience at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where he … [Link]
Mashable » The best photos from 2016's spectacular Perseid meteor shower
The night sky was alive with shooting stars on Thursday as people around the globe experienced one of the most active Perseid meteor showers in a long time. Every year, the Earth collides with the debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet, which stretches 16 miles across. (Don't worry, we're safe, at least for the foreseeable future.) SEE ALSO: Here are 31 of … [Link]
Mashable » 6 illuminating facts that prove bullying is a global issue
Young people around the globe have at least one unfortunate thing in common: Most have been impacted by bullying. It's a problem we've seen addressed over and over in an "after-school special" sort of way — but we often focus on the experiences of students in developed regions, like the U.S. and UK. SEE ALSO: 4 myths that will change how … [Link]
Mashable » Comedian hilariously trolls scammer to give him a taste of his own medicine
One email scammer tells comedian James Veitch that he could earn a $6 million profit in an unsuspecting way: snail farming. As always, Veitch says he is in, but questions how to keep the snails in the farm. What if the snails escape? Watch this episode of Scamalot and see how the scammer reacts. Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube for new … [Link]
WIRED » Athletes Battle the Olympic Brass for the Right to Make Money
Brands and athletes hope to capitalize on the Rio Olympics. An Olympic bylaw says they can't. Commence the social media wars. The post Athletes Battle the Olympic Brass for the Right to Make Money appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » These Are the Best Laptops for Under $200
To find the best affordable laptops, we put the most popular budget models through a series of performance and display tests. The post These Are the Best Laptops for Under $200 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Best Olympics Photos So Far, From Swords to Big Green Pools
WIRED offers the very best photos of the Rio Olympics this week. The post The Best Olympics Photos So Far, From Swords to Big Green Pools appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Intel Reinvents Itself to Stay King in a Changing World
Intel chips dominate the computer market. But the computer market is changing. So Intel is changing too. The post Intel Reinvents Itself to Stay King in a Changing World appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Physics Behind the Wild Wobble of Brady Ellison’s Arrows
Look closely and you'll find fascinating physics in the archery event: a wobbling arrow. The post The Physics Behind the Wild Wobble of Brady Ellison's Arrows appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Attention, Poor Students: Chromebooks Are About to Get Awesome
There’s a revolution in laptops coming, and it's the size of one web browser. The post Attention, Poor Students: Chromebooks Are About to Get Awesome appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Olympic Equestrians’ Vests Double As Airbags. Airbags!
Equestrian sports are widely regarded as the most dangerous at the Summer Olympics. Inflatable vests could help make them safer. The post Olympic Equestrians' Vests Double As Airbags. Airbags! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » What It Takes to Make a Motorcycle Hit 400MPH
Triumph built the Streamliner to do one thing: top 376.363 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats to become the fastest motorcycle on the planet. The post What It Takes to Make a Motorcycle Hit 400MPH appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Google Eyes Blazing-Fast Wireless as a Way Into Your Home
Looking to expand its ultra-high-speed home Internet service, Google Fiber, Larry Page and company are installing wireless antennas on city light poles. The post Google Eyes Blazing-Fast Wireless as a Way Into Your Home appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Irish Olympian brothers talking casually after reaching Rio race will crack you up
Reaching an Olympic final is for top athletes a lifetime goal brimming with both joy and pressure. But two Irish brothers in Rio managed to find the lighthearted side of it. In an interview with RTE, Gary and Paul O'Donovan talked thoroughly about what they're going to do before the final of the men's lightweight double sculls in Rio. "We're going … [Link]
Mashable » 9 wildlife websites for citizen scientists who want to save the earth
Doing good for nature is just a mouse-click away. Citizen science, or the general public's participation in scientific research, allows the average person to help conservationists do extraordinary, impactful work. Websites that help facilitate this are often filled with simple yet entertaining tasks, which will educate you on the natural world while also freeing up time for conservationists to do the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Information Security Science – $34.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Information Security Science" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-08-15 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Adele pulls an Adele, invites fan to sing with her on stage during concert
Jamie-Grace Harper is no stranger to the spotlight. A Grammy-nominated musician, the 24-year-old has released two albums and won several awards. But even this seasoned songstress found herself forgetting lyrics when British superstar Adele invited her on stage to sing at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. SEE ALSO: Adele shares the stage with an uncanny look-alike … [Link]
Mashable » Cambodians are snapping photographs at funerals to express their grief
For two weeks, crowds of mourners streamed into a Buddhist pagoda in Phnom Penh's east, clutching lotus flowers and incense. They had come to pay their respects to Kem Ley, a popular Cambodian political analyst who was gunned down as he bought his morning coffee on July 10. Clad in white, funeralgoers kneeled to pray in front of a small shrine … [Link]
Mashable » This is what Deliveroo drivers would have looked like in the Victorian Era
LONDON — A Deliveroo delivery person making their way through the bustling Trafalgar Square traffic is hardly an unusual sight in London Town. A Deliveroo delivery person casually perched atop a penny-farthing making their way through Trafalgar Square — now that's a different story. SEE ALSO: Why row when you can ride a bike across water? And yet, here it is, … [Link]
Slashdot » Barry Jenner, Who Played Admiral Ross On 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,' Dies At 75
New submitter bufo333 quotes a report from Deadline: Character actor Barry Jenner, best known for his pivotal role as Admiral William Ross on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and with credits including recurring roles on "Dallas," "Knott's Landing," "Family Matters" and many others, died on August 9, his family has announced. He was 75. 
Read more of this story at … [Link]
Mashable » Californian news site apologises for 'insensitive' headline about Simone Manuel
Simone Manuel has become the first African-American woman to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic swimming event. SEE ALSO: Simone Manuel overcome with emotion after historic swim for America But for a Californian paper that wasn't historic enough. Mercury News, which brings the latest Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area news, caused a backlash for their headline "Michael … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese gymnast breaks down in tears after losing Olympics medal by hairline margin
Chinese gymnast Shang Chunsong might have lost out on the bronze medal for the women's individual all-found finals by 0.114 point, but she's still a winner in the eyes of the people back home in China. SEE ALSO: People are sharing this all-time favorite Olympic memory The 20-year-old gymnast from Hunan, China, broke down at the Rio Olympics gymnasium on Friday … [Link]
Mashable » Keep things spicy with our playlist of the hottest new tracks
LONDON — Things got a little heated this week, and not just in terms of the weather. As the ongoing lyrical war between Chip and Yungen continued, things continued to spice up. A random week of song sections shows the return of Nora Jones and the sweeter sound of Novelist as we give you the freshest 11 songs of the week. … [Link]
Mashable » Reporter's reaction to his own backwards basketball shot is too perfect
Backward basketball shots and pieces to camera are both pretty difficult, so putting them together is surely utter madness, right? Well, TV journalist Patrick Reincke makes doing both look too freaking easy. And he knows it. SEE ALSO: Happy 10th Anniversary to 'Step Up,' you beautiful piece of trash Reincke was finishing off a piece about the Olympics for Southern Cross … [Link]
Slashdot » Venus May Have Been Habitable, Says NASA
EzInKy writes: Science Daily has an article speculating that Venus may have been habitable which is suggested by NASA climate modeling, which proposes that Venus may have had a shallow liquid-water ocean and habitable surface temperatures for up to two billion years of its early history. Talk about global climate change run amok. Venus may represent a near Earth example … [Link]
Mashable » DJ dude tells women what to do on Snapchat, gets totally shut down
If you've ever thought about telling women what they should be doing, maybe take a step back and don't do it. It's a little too late for Melbourne Bounce DJ and producer Will Sparks, who wrote a Facebook post on Friday that has since been deleted. SEE ALSO: We’ll never stop workplace sexual harassment as long as we ignore everyday sexism … [Link]
Mashable » Baby seal arrested for trespassing
New Zealand police have made Wellington streets safe once more after accosting a rogue sleepy infant seal. The small mammal had made itself a cosy but dangerous home underneath a parked car in a local carpark. SEE ALSO: Young seal thinks he's people; makes the public toilet his new home According to New Zealand publication Stuff, Senior Sergeant Dave Houston was … [Link]
Mashable » Undressing for visibility: Project captures women's raw beauty
An Australian photographer is the behind the 'Underneath We Are Women' project, a photobook that aims to represent diversity through "100 women, 100 bodies 100 stories." It's a pretty simple premise — ask women from all different walks of life, with different bodies to strip down to their underwear, and take a photo. But it's doing a bunch of good, and … [Link]
Mashable » A flaming toilet paper runway is one way to land at night in outback Australia
The Australian outback is a big, barren place and in emergencies? Sometimes you need to think outside of the box. If it's setting rolls of toilet paper on fire to help land a plane, then so be it. SEE ALSO: Grandparents' pure elation at Kyle Chalmers' gold medal win is adorable Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) service pilot Geoff Cobden, along … [Link]
Mashable » The Baltimore Ravens stopped their game to watch Michael Phelps swim
On Thursday night, the NFL preseason (finally) began and one of the games featured the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Carolina Panthers. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps rips swim cap during race, still leads U.S. to gold Baltimore is also the home of Olympic champion Michael Phelps and, knowing he had a race tonight, the teams planned to show his race on the … [Link]
Popular Science » New 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Trailer Showcases An Uneasy Alliance
Entertainment Dying is easy, winning is harder. Rogue One trailer 2… [Link]
Mashable » Being a canoeist is very hard, as these Olympians' faces clearly demonstrate
The Olympics aren’t always as glamorous as they seem — especially when it comes to canoeing. On Thursday, New Zealand's Luuka Jones slipped into second place in the K1 canoe slalom. Photos of the event reveal how physically taxing professional sport is on the individual — in case you've been fooled by #fitspo advertising. SEE ALSO: #ThrowbackThursday: Olympian edition 
'The River … [Link]
Slashdot » Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With Up To 200 Meteors Per Hour
The Perseid meteor shower happens ever year in August, but this year it will be especially spectacular with twice as many shooting stars streaking across the night sky. Los Angeles Times reports: "In past years, stargazers would have seen up to one meteor each minute, on average, in a very dark sky. But this year, there's even more reason to … [Link]
Mashable » The first full 'Rogue One' trailer: What it all means
It’s finally here. The first proper trailer (as opposed to brief teaser) for the first Star Wars spin-off movie, Rogue One, debuted Thursday night during Olympics coverage, after an interminable hours-long wait for fans. The trailer featured all-new footage — and went far beyond the scenes that Star Wars fans in London got to see during the official Lucasfilm conference, Star … [Link]
Mashable » Simone Manuel overcome with emotion after historic swim for America
This is one of the most historic moments from the 2016 Summer Olympics. Swimmer Simone Manuel has become the first African-American woman to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic swimming event. The 20-year-old from Texas won the gold medal on Thursday night in the women's 100-meter freestyle in Rio, Brazil. Manuel tied for first place with Canadian teenager Penny … [Link]
WIRED » The New Rogue One Trailer Is Here—Complete With Darth Vader
Vader’s gonna Vade, Vade, Vade, Vade, Vade. The post The New Rogue One Trailer Is Here—Complete With Darth Vader appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watch the long-awaited Star Wars 'Rogue One' trailer
Finally, after months of anticipation and more teases than we'd like to count, it's here: the full, official Rogue One trailer, and it doesn't disappoint. There's lots of Felicity Jones, of course. But in the two minutes of action, we get Forest Whitaker, Diego Luna, and that tall robot, K-2SO, voiced by Alan Tudyk. There's also giant Star Destroyers, Ben … [Link]
Mashable » Oops. Announcers mix up Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte during race.
Michael Phelps claimed yet another gold medal (the 22nd of his career) by dominating the field in the 200-meter individual medley. SEE ALSO: See the exact moment Chad le Clos regretted provoking Michael Phelps But CBC viewers might be forgiven for thinking Lochte won. Phelps and Lochte were swimming side by side and Phelps pulled away in the final length of … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2322: Zuck stars in… Whack an Adblocker!
Oh sweet Zuck, always thinking of his users! [Link]
WIRED » How the Stranger Things Titles Came Out So Perfectly Retro
On Netflix's new sci-fi nostalgia-fest, the slow reveal of the iconic typography and the creepy Moroder–esque synth conjure the era perfectly. The post How the Stranger Things Titles Came Out So Perfectly Retro appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Team Fiji had the most powerful reaction to their first gold medal win
The Fiji men's rugby 7s team have made history in Rio, winning the nation's first ever gold medal against their former colonists. The whole nation is celebrating Fiji's victory; people are dancing in the streets of the country's capital, Suva. But the moment that took the internet's breath away was when the team made a circle, sung a traditional hymn and … [Link]
Mashable » Oh boy! '90s Nickelodeon classic 'Rocko's Modern Life' is coming back
“That was a hoot!" is what many people will fondly think of when they recollect Rocko's Modern Life. Now the bizarre and wonderful TV show, starring an Australian wallaby whose best friend is a cow, is on its way back to television. An original one-hour special based on the series has been announced by Nickelodeon, roughly 20 years (!) after it … [Link]
Slashdot » Cracking The Code On Trump Tweets
jIyajbe writes: From Electoral-Vote.com: "A theory has been circulating that the Donald Trump tweets that come from an Android device are from the candidate himself, while the ones that come from an iPhone are the work of his staff. David Robinson, a data scientist who works for Stack Overflow, decided to test the theory. His conclusion: It's absolutely correct. Robinson … [Link]
Mashable » 600 million IP addresses are linked to this house in Kansas
A couple who say that a company has registered their home as the position of more than 600 million IP addresses are suing the company for $75,000. James and Theresa Arnold, who live on a farm near Potwin, Kansas, say that MaxMind have made their lives "digital hell," the BBC reports. SEE ALSO: Mom discovers security cameras hacked, kids' bedroom livestreamed … [Link]
Mashable » Tributes flow online for Miss World 2016 finalist, dead at 17
High school student and Miss World 2016 finalist, Elyse Miller-Kennedy, has died at 17, after a head-on car crash left her in critical condition on Aug. 3. The North Queensland resident was beloved in the small Dimbulah community of Queensland, Australia and was held up as a role model for Indigenous young women after only recently competing in the Miss World … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton ad parody addresses fellow kids with dank memes
Hillary Clinton has proven time and again in 2016 that she for sure knows what memes are and cares about them deeply. This video, created by Super Deluxe, takes the Clinton campaign's use of web culture to task by creating an absolutely insane meme-filled Hillary ad. Dat Boi, Nyan Cat, dabbing and Damn Daniel are just a small sampling of … [Link]
Mashable » Grandparents' pure elation at Kyle Chalmers' gold medal win is adorable
Suffice it to say, not many people thought 18-year-old Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers had a big chance of taking home a gold medal. Yet here we are. Chalmers spectacularly beat other favourites to win the 100m freestyle Wednesday night at the Rio Olympics. SEE ALSO: The best Olympics news bloopers from around the world No wonder grandparents Malcolm and Julie Bagnell, … [Link]
Slashdot » Tor Promises Not To Build Backdoors Into Its Services
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: Tor has published what it calls a "Social Contract" comprised of promises to users and the principles the team believes in. Whatever the reason is, its social contract contains one interesting pledge: "We will never implement front doors or back doors into our projects," the team wrote. Tor's ability to keep users … [Link]
Mashable » Fiji wins first-ever gold medal, entire country loses it
Fiji’s men's rugby 7s team has made history by defeating Great Britain and claiming the country's first-ever medal — a gold. Twitter is ablaze as the team's countrymen and women back home celebrate with the fervour of a thousand suns. The men from the former British colony dominated their opponents, towering over them with a 43-7 victory at the final whistle. … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit's emergency shutdown just freaked everyone out
Reddit is coming back online after an outage that lasted more than an hour. The issues began around 3:26 p.m. PT, according to the site's status page, following "a slight issue with a routine software upgrade." SEE ALSO: Reddit's Olympic subreddit should be your homepage Though the company promised to be back online "momentarily," it wasn't until more than an hour … [Link]
Mashable » Cameras catch fellow Olympian bowing to swim god Michael Phelps
Team USA swimmer Michael Phelps is hands-down the greatest swimmer of all time. With more than two dozen Olympic medals under his belt, it's no surprise that other swimmers would view Phelps as a swim god, too. As Phelps walked out from the lockers to the deck on Wednesday, Great Britain swimmer Dan Wallace bowed down and praised Phelps as … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter CEO Dick Costolo Secretly Censored Abusive Responses To President Obama, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BuzzFeed: In 2015, then-Twitter CEO Dick Costolo secretly ordered employees to filter out abusive and hateful replies to President Barack Obama during a question and answer session, sources tell BuzzFeed News. According to a former senior Twitter employee, Costolo ordered employees to deploy an algorithm (which was built in-house by feeding it thousands … [Link]
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