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 » This chart shows just how high Simone Biles can jump
American gymnast Simone Biles has dominated the Rio Olympics with five medals (four of them gold) but just as impressive as her medal haul is how she's gone about winning them: with gravity-defying flips, including one named after her. SEE ALSO: Simone Biles proves she's a badass once again While Biles has impressed with the air she gets on the vault … [Link]
Mashable » How to stand up to bullies with a simple emoji
The first day of school can be nerve-wracking. Between new teachers, harder subjects and quickly forming cliques, it's easy to feel like an outsider. As if those worries weren't enough, young people still regularly face harassment at school, off campus and online. SEE ALSO: 4 myths that will change how you define bullying Bullying can quickly escalate, particularly when … [Link]
Mashable » The faces of triumph: Olympic champions react to winning
There can't be many finer feelings in the world than excelling at what you love and beating every other person on the planet to claim gold on the world stage. There certainly isn't if some of the celebrations and expressions we've seen from the Rio Olympics are anything to go by. SEE ALSO: The Rio Olympics coverage is rife with sexism … [Link]
Slashdot » Companies Can't Legally Void the Warranty For Jailbreaking Or Rooting Your Phone
Reader Jason Koebler writes: Manufacturers that threaten to void the warranties of consumers who jailbreak or root their phones are violating federal law.Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975, manufacturers cannot legally void your hardware warranty simply because you altered the software of an electronic device. In order to void the warranty without violating federal law, the manufacturer must prove … [Link]
Mashable » Trump staffer shut down in extremely awkward CNN interview
It has not been a good few weeks for the Trump campaign. News broke that the campaign was undergoing a large restructuring on Wednesday, in which Trump added Stephen Bannon from Breitbart as the chief executive and Kellyanne Conway as campaign manager in place of Paul Manafort. The campaign then went into damage control, reassuring the media that everything was totally … [Link]
Popular Science » Oxbotica's Software For Self-Driving Cars Doesn't Need GPS Signal
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab Navigates underground and in tunnels using a 3D point cloud Oxbotica's Selenium software creates 3D point clouds for autonomous and self-driving cars to use for navigation in the real world. [Link]
WIRED » Meme Alert: Trump Campaign Shakeup a Sign of Trouble? Says Who?
How can all the polls ignore such great viral content? The post Meme Alert: Trump Campaign Shakeup a Sign of Trouble? Says Who? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Halt and Catch Fire
It’s time to catch up on AMC's computer-driven drama. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Halt and Catch Fire appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » US vs. UK Live Debate! What’s the Right Kind of Intersection?
We’re hashing out the best way to move people quickly and safely through a city. The post US vs. UK Live Debate! What's the Right Kind of Intersection? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » YouTuber Louis Cole responds to outrage over his North Korea travel videos
LOS ANGELES — Louis Cole, the YouTuber behind the travel vlogging channel FunforLouis, is not having a fun week. The British influencer has made headlines in outlets ranging from Vanity Fair to Gawker — but not in a good way. Here's a look at the drama surrounding the 33-year-old. Who is this guy? Cole is a British filmmaker and YouTube personality. … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Says Trial Wasn't Fair, It Should Have Known About Google Play For Chrome
Two and a half months after a federal jury concluded that Google's Android operating system does not infringe Oracle-owned copyrights because its re-implementation of 37 Java APIs is protected by "fair use," Oracle's attorney says her client missed a crucial detail in the trial, adding that this detail could change everything. ArsTechnica reports: Oracle lawyers argued in federal court today … [Link]
Mashable » Bone broth now comes in popsicle form
Springbone Kitchen in New York City is helping customers keep cool while staying healthy with bone broth popsicles. Bone broth products have become a recent health craze promising a wide range of benefits, from improved joint function to collagen infusion in bones. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2b1Ttl2 Additional reporting by The Associated Press Read more…More about Mashable Video, Healthy Eating, Health, Popsicles, and … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna visited the massive, headless Rihanna statue in Germany
If you haven't made the pilgrimage to visit the gigantic statue of a headless Rihanna in Berlin, RiRi has done yet another thing that's cooler than whatever you're up to. She was kind enough to document the visit on Snapchat for everyone who was not in the presence of two Rihannas to enjoy. SEE ALSO: Your hero Rihanna fell off a … [Link]
Slashdot » Transfer of Internet Governance Will Go Ahead On Oct. 1
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Computerworld: The U.S. says it will proceed with its plan to hand over oversight of the internet's domain name system functions to a multistakeholder body on Oct. 1. Computerworld reports: "The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), under contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce, operates the Internet Assigned Numbers … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Will Pay $1 Million If You Can Make This Robot Ready For Mars
Space Humanoid programmers get a shot at the stars This week, NASA announced the start of the Space Robotics Challenge, a $1 million contest to program a virtual robot. [Link]
Mashable » This university has almost as many Olympic medals as Brazil
With just a handful of days left until the Olympic torch moves on from Rio and the games finish for another four years, the medal table has shaken out largely as expected. As of Wednesday morning, Team USA was on top with 28 gold, 30 silver and 28 bronze, pulling in 86 medals in total. SEE ALSO: Despite IOC ban, Rio … [Link]
WIRED » What Climate Change Skeptics Aren’t Getting About Science
In a recent discussion, Brian Cox and Malcolm Roberts debated on the merits of climate change. This brings up some common ideas about the nature of science. The post What Climate Change Skeptics Aren’t Getting About Science appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » David Schwimmer says 'Friends' made it hard for him to make friends
So no one told you fame was gonna be this way… David Schwimmer says that he learned the limelight couldn't BE any lonelier at the height of Friends mania. “It was pretty jarring and it messed with my relationship to other people in a way that took years, I think, for me to adjust to and become comfortable with," he said … [Link]
Popular Science » How Mummifying Mice Will Help Push Study Of Ancient Cancers
Science Mice not included Humankind has been getting sick since, well, the beginning of humankind. And that means that one way to progress in fighting illnesses, specifically cancers, could be to… [Link]
Popular Science » Baton Rouge Drone Company Films Louisiana Flooding
Aviation Saving livelihoods, maybe even lives Flooding filmed by drone… [Link]
Mashable » Tattoos that can control your phone are here and totally essential
From researchers at MIT's Media Lab comes DuoSkin, an on-skin interface that lets users control their mobile devices. The stylish circuits are made from skin-friendly gold leaf material and are applied with water like a traditional temporary tattoo. Fusing connectivity, wearability and fashion, these devices could change the technology world. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Inventions, Fashion, and Tattoos … [Link]
Mashable » Woman tells of her horrifying experience meeting a bug in the shower
For some people, spotting a bug in the shower is no big deal. As long as everyone keeps their distance, bug bro can shower along. But for others who may have a fear of creepy crawlers, seeing a bug in such a vulnerable situation is the worst possible scenario. Redditor Letter10 has a girlfriend who clearly has a fear of insects, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Menopause supplements may raise dementia risk after stroke
Calcium pills are associated with large increases in the risk of developing dementia in women who have conditions that affect the flow of blood to the brain [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco Reports Fourth-Quarter 2016 Earnings
Cisco has reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and they have exceeded analysts' expectations. CRN reported yesterday that the company will be laying off about 14,000 employees, representing nearly 20 percent of the company's global workforce, according to multiple sources close to the company. Instead, the company will be cutting only 5,500 positions, representing roughly 7 percent of its global workforce, … [Link]
Mashable » Autonomous cars will be data-consuming monsters
If you think we're hyperconnected today, just wait until autonomous cars are everywhere. In 2020, we'll all download and upload a lot more data, and so will the objects around us. The average person will soon use 1.5 gigabytes of data daily, while autonomous vehicles will use about 4,000, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said in a presentation at the Intel Developer … [Link]
Mashable » Ivanka Trump makes a small donation to Hillary Clinton without knowing it
Ivanka Trump, daughter of Republican presidential nominee The Donald, may have sent some of her money to the campaign of her father's rival, Hillary Clinton. The donation, however, was unbeknownst to her. SEE ALSO: Trump's favorite bands really don't like Trump As New York Magazine pointed out, Ivanka Trump appears to have ordered an ear cuff from the jewelry line Lady … [Link]
Popular Science » Three Different American Bombers Flew Over Guam
Military Speak softly and simultaneously deploy a bunch of bombers Bombers over guam… [Link]
Mashable » Talking shoe sensor coaches you as you run
STEPP is a personal running coach that uses sensors on your shoes and your hip to track motion and technique. The wearable technology gives you real-time feedback about your form and likelihood of injury. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Running, Wearables, and Tech
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Popular Science » Pizza Hut Made A Pizza Box Into A Working DJ Turntable
Entertainment Because uh, why not? Ever order a pizza and immediately regret not also ordering two turntables and a fader? Me either, but apparently someone has. And Pizza Hut just solved that problem… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A New NASA Fuel Tank Be Built In One Minute
Space The 130-foot fuel tank will be part of the most powerful propulsion system ever. NASA's Space Launch System will include the most powerful booster ever created, and the 130-foot fuel tanks will carry a portion of that power for the first stage of the… [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Is Boosting Data Plans, Dropping Overage Fees
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: ATT Inc, the No. 2 U.S wireless provider, said on Wednesday that it would roll out a new data plan that does away with overage fees and reduces data speeds for wireless customers who surpass their data allowance. Beginning Sunday, customers can choose the new Mobile Share Advantage plan and pay for … [Link]
Mashable » This app will help you make your own Snapchat filters
You no longer need professional software to make your own filter for Snapchat. A new iPhone app called Confetti aims to simplify the process. While Snapchat does provide instructions (and even a few templates) on how to get started making a custom geofilter, the process still requires professional desktop software and some basic image editing knowledge. Confetti changes that and streamlines … [Link]
Mashable » Cisco to lay off at least 5,500 employees
Cisco, the networking equipment company, is planning to lay off at least 5,500 employees. The company said it would lay off 5,500 workers, or 7 percent of its workforce, during its fourth-quarter earnings call Wednesday afternoon, according to CNBC. It could get worseReports from earlier in the day, with the tech news site CRN citing sources within the company, said that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our biases get in the way of understanding human behaviour
People can be the most fascinating study subjects of all, but researchers’ biases routinely get in the way, shaping experiments and influencing their outcomes [Link]
Mashable » What you can do when your job catfishes you
You’ve accepted a great new position at a fantastic company and can’t wait to get started. But, when you arrive for your first day, you discover that the amazing job you’d interviewed for is nothing like what you’re facing now that you’ve actually been hired. You’ve been catfished. For anyone who hasn’t watched Nev Schulman’s riveting documentary or subsequent TV spin-off, … [Link]
Mashable » Large, hangry pelican chases terrified man around parking lot
Pelicans may look friendly from the outside, but be forewarned: they have been known to chase strangers around an empty parking lot. Well, at least one pelican has. In this video, a pelican chases a man around an empty parking lot in Turkey. The bird appears to have a strong interest in the contents of the man's plastic bag, whatever that … [Link]
Mashable » Burn this fancy candle when you're alone and desperately homesick
Smell is one of the body's strongest links to memory. A whiff of your favorite food, the summer breeze or a special soap can make you think of your childhood home. Now you can have that comforting scent anytime, right at your fingertips. SEE ALSO: Nothing sets the mood like a Double Down fried chicken candle A company called Homesick Candles … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Lochte's alleged Olympics robbery is now the biggest whodunnit since 'Serial'
The saga of Ryan Lochte's alleged robbery in Rio de Janeiro keeps getting stranger. What seemed at first like a microcosmic incident confirming critics' worst fears about the 2016 Olympics has since devolved into a distrustful standoff between Brazilian authorities and American athletes. The latest: A judge ordered Lochte's passport seized so he couldn't leave the country, but the swimmer's dad … [Link]
Slashdot » Maker of Web Monitoring Software Can Be Sued
Reader Presto Vivace shares a CIO report: The maker of so-called spyware program WebWatcher can be sued for violating state and federal wiretap laws, a U.S. appeals court has ruled, in a case that may have broader implications for online monitoring software and software as a service. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected WebWatcher vendor Awareness … [Link]
Mashable » Dodge's new Daytona models are some of the most muscular yet
Dodge believes the golden era of American muscle cars is now — not in the 1960s. Accordingly, it has infused its two modern muscle cars, the Charger and the Challenger with some additional heritage-inspired performance add-ons. Then it dubbed them "Daytona." Like any good muscle car, the new Dodge Daytona models are offered with a slew of optional extras. That said, … [Link]
Mashable » Diana Ross takes out full-page ad celebrating daughter Tracee's Emmy nom
Remember when moms would take out huge ads to congratulate their children in the school yearbook? Well, Diana Ross just did the same thing, except her daughter is nominated for an Emmy and the ad is in The Hollywood Reporter. Tracee Ellis Ross received the nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy for her role on ABC's Black-ish. As Vulture reported, … [Link]
Mashable » Star caught exploding after long hibernation
In 2009, astronomers watched as a star suddenly and unexpectedly brightened. This brightening event, which happened in the V1213 Centauri star system, grew more and more luminous over the course of several days, putting on a show for people on the ground. But that extreme brightening didn't come from just anywhere. A new study in the journal Nature this week tracks … [Link]
Mashable » No, this room isn’t in Buckingham Palace, it’s in a dorm
It may look like Abby Bozeman and Lindy Goodson are living in a palace. But they've actually just moved into their dorm at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. The freshmen went all out to make their dorm room as homey and fancy as possible, and Goodson's original photo went viral on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian’s essay about why she’s not … [Link]
WIRED » J.K. Rowling Is Releasing 3 E-Books of Secret Hogwarts History
J.K. Rowling offers additional reading for your commute to Hogsmeade. The post J.K. Rowling Is Releasing 3 E-Books of Secret Hogwarts History appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » This Is Why You Should Not Pee In The Pool
Science Cleaning compounds combine with urine and create toxins No matter your age or where you’re from, it’s very likely that you have peed in a pool at least once in your life. If you have, then stop. [Link]
Slashdot » New Nokia Smartphones and Tablets Are Coming in Late 2016: Company Executive
An anonymous reader writes: The resurrection of the Nokia brand may happen in the fourth quarter of this year, which could make for some really nostalgic holiday gifts. According to Chinese site ThePaper (in Chinese), Nokia executive Mike Wang confirmed that three or four Nokia-branded Android devices are on the way for the fourth quarter of 2016. The comeback effort … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Hybrid Airship's First Flight
Aviation Airlander goes from land to air airship flies… [Link]
WIRED » How Climate Change Will Redraw Louisiana’s Flood Maps
Rebuilding after events like Louisiana's floods will take insurance that actually reflects the increasing risks of climate change. The post How Climate Change Will Redraw Louisiana's Flood Maps appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Chicken running around in blue pants looks very dapper
For anyone worried they wouldn't see a chicken running around in pants today, fear not. We got you. This is Charlie, a local chicken from Arizona who received a pair of blue pants from his owner, Debra Snodgrass. In a video Snodgrass posted to Facebook, Charlie still does chicken things (read: running around and clucking), but he now looks very professional … [Link]
Mashable » John Stamos shares heartwarming tribute following his dog's death
John Stamos shared an adorable photo on Wednesday mourning the loss of his dog, Linka, on Instagram. "She was always there, especially in the dark times," wrote Stamos in the sweet tribute to his beloved pup. "Never judging. By my side. Only loyal." Stamos and Linka enjoyed soaking up the sun poolside together over the years. Stamos has previously joked … [Link]
Mashable » Photos show the Blue Cut fire blazing a path of destruction in California
A fast moving wildfire continued raging near San Bernadino, California, forcing the evacuation of at least 82,000 and putting more than 30,000 structures at risk. The fire is one of 8 large fires burning across the state, where more than 10,000 firefighters are deployed. As of Tuesday morning, the Blue Cut fire has already engulfed 30,000 acres and was expected to … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's tangled web of Russian influence
Donald Trump has had ties to Russia for decades, but they've thickened as his campaign for the White House has progressed. He's openly admired Russian President Vladimir Putin. And many of his campaign officials have worked with Russian or pro-Russian figures in the past. SEE ALSO: Trump's favorite bands really don't like Trump We've broken down some of Trump's more significant … [Link]
Popular Science » Check Out The Movie Poster For 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
Entertainment Our friendly neighborhood spider is back Marvel let the nerds do the work on social media this time. The new Spider-man: Homecoming film is on its way, and fans are already grabbing screen caps of images from… [Link]
Mashable » Did our grandparents have the best beauty advice?
Do our grandparents really know what's best? They're older and wiser, and they have no shortage of advice to give. Yet, how useful are their tips? There's so much more accessible information about beauty and skincare now, leading us to wonder if their advice is still relevant. SEE ALSO: Adorable corgi stars in '100 years of beauty' parody We gathered a … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: We Didn’t Really Have Fun at the Sausage Party
In the latest installment of the WIRED Culture podcast, the gang is here to talk about the latest from Seth Rogen and co. The post Culture Podcast: We Didn't Really Have Fun at the Sausage Party appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bunnies helped a great civilisation in ancient Mexico thrive
A pen for rabbits and hares and butchering tools unearthed in the city of Teotihuacan suggest the animals played a key role in its well-developed economy [Link]
Mashable » How Samsung's 'edge' curves went from gimmick to iconic
The gadget world moves fast, and tech innovations almost never keep pace with the wild ideas designers and engineers dream up. Some companies like Apple like to wait until technologies are mature before integrating them into products. Others like Samsung take a different approach and throw many things at the wall in hopes a few will stick. Neither approach is wrong. … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel's New Silicon Photonics Module For Data Centers Beams Info at 100Gbps Across 2km
An anonymous reader writes:Intel has announced it's launching silicon photonics, a product 16 years in the making, to enhance the use of optics for data center traffic management. It has a tremendous advantage over other silicon solutions, Intel executive vice president Diane Bryant said at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco. Intel is "the first to light up silicon," … [Link]
Mashable » The true tragedy of Justin Bieber's deleted Instagram is how cute his new dog is
Just before Justin Bieber deleted his Instagram account, he shared his greatest accomplishment to date: adopting what might be the cutest pup of all pups. Todd is arguably a dog, although Bieber more accurately described him in a now vanished Instagram caption as a "fluff ball." Todd is a furry cherub, a cloud sent from the heavens above that just wants … [Link]
Popular Science » Look At These Adorable Newborn Lemur Triplets
Animals Their species may be surviving thanks to a hibernation-like advantage Hold on to your hats! Three new baby gray mouse lemurs have been born at the Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina. [Link]
Mashable » Recut trailer transforms 'Shawshank Redemption' into a romantic drama
Did The Shawshank Redemption's Andy and Red have more than just a bromance in prison? We definitely see the love connection in our new episode of Trailer Mix. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Stephen King, Tim Robbins, Mash Up, and Morgan Freeman [Link]
Popular Science » National Panel Will Reconsider What Makes A Good Donated Kidney
Health One hospital's throwaway organ is another's lifesaver The National Kidney Foundation is bringing together a panel of experts to examine how hospitals evaluate donated kidneys. [Link]
Popular Science » Lightning In National Park Looks Suspiciously Like A Dinosaur
Science T Rex in the sky, I can go twice as high Earlier today, the Department of the Interior tweeted out this gorgeous shot of lightning in the Petrified Forest National Park. [Link]
Mashable » Adam West and Burt Ward reunite for a new 'Batman' movie
There's only one appropriate response to news of this magnitude: do the Batusi. Adam West and Burt Ward, television's original Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder, are heading back to Gotham City. SEE ALSO: Check out the first footage from 'Batman: Arkham VR' Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders reunites West and Ward as Batman and Robin in a feature-length animated … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Says Upcoming Project Scorpio Might Be the Last Console Generation
Earlier this year, Xbox chief Phil Spencer expressed desires to see a steady stream of hardware innovation rather than a typical seven-year gap between different console generations, noting smartphone market as inspiration. In an interview with Engadget, Aaron Greenberg, Microsoft's Head of Xbox Games Marketing has hinted that the company's upcoming Project Scorpio is likely going to be the last … [Link]
Popular Science » Miniature Aroma Sensors Put A Nose In Your Pocket
Science New systems will use your cell phone to tell if your food is fresh More and more researchers are introducing electronic food freshness detection systems that will read to your cell phone… [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' laid waste to all Twitter's #7FavTVShows rivals
LOS ANGELES — TV refuses to be outdone by movies. It's true in the current culture and it's true on Twitter. A day after the #fav7films hashtag dominated Twitter, along came #7favTVShows. And while your small screen favorites had a slightly smaller impact online, they still trended No. 1 in the U.S. for a good chunk of Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Which … [Link]
Mashable » Mapping an expected business center in the U.S.
PAID CONTENT BY ENTERPRISE FLORIDAFueled by a highly-skilled workforce of 9.7+ million and one of the nation’s most business-friendly environments, Florida offers boundless opportunities to innovate and grow. Discover what a future in Florida means for your business.The location of your business impacts its success. It factors into how much you spend, how much you earn, how many customers you can … [Link]
Mashable » Intense video shows humpback whales breaching just feet from kayakers
A few kayakers got a little too close to three whales showing off their jumping skills last week in British Columbia, Canada. According to the video, the group was safely observing a mother nursing her calf off the coast of the Penn Islands when the whales descended into the water and out of sight. Initially, the kayakers were at a … [Link]
Mashable » Video compilation highlights all the sexist moments from the Olympics coverage
While the 2016 Rio Olympics has been filled with memorable victories by athletes of all genders, this year's Games has also had its fair share of sexist moments. A video by UltraViolet — a national women's advocacy group known for conducting online campaigns to highlight women's issues such as violence, maternity leave and equal rights — calls out the media for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Surfer physicist wins superparticle bet with Nobel laureate
Frank Wilczek bet Garrett Lisi that the Large Hadron Collider would see evidence of supersymmetry, a theory that goes beyond the standard model of particle physics [Link]
Mashable » Facebook election data shows third-party candidates are gaining steam
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton aren't the only presidential candidates inspiring "likes" or "angry faces" on your Facebook feed. With less than three months until the general election, the conversation around third-party candidates has dramatically risen on Facebook. Facebook and Mashable looked at the level of conversation about Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein since May … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Giant ancient supervolcanoes threw rock right across Australia
Massive eruptions when New Zealand ripped away from Australia were tens to hundreds of times stronger than anything ever recorded in human history [Link]
Slashdot » From Now On You'll Be Able To Access NASA Research For Free
An anonymous reader writes:Fancy some super nerdy bedtime reading? NASA has announced that it will now provide public access to all journal articles on research funded by the agency. Any scientists publishing NASA-funded work will be required to upload their papers to a free, online database called PubSpace within a year of publication. PubSpace is managed by the National Institutes … [Link]
Mashable » What is the 22 push-up challenge?
In 2014 the internet came together for Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money and awareness for ALS. Now, the challenge is to drop and give me 22. The 22 Push-Up Challenge, which has risen to prominence at the tail end of this summer, turns the conversation toward the high rate of suicides among United States veterans. The challenge itself is simple: … [Link]
Mashable » Automatic Pro car fitness tracker now includes free 3G wireless connection
For those of you who don't just Uber and actually drive a car, Automatic's automobile "fitness tracker" just got a lot easier to use thanks to a new, always on wireless connection. SEE ALSO: Ford promises driverless car without steering wheel or pedals in 2021 Automatic's device, which connects to your car's On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) port, previously used your smartphone's Bluetooth … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google to Sunset GData Admin Settings API
Google said it plans to shutdown the GData Admin Settings API. It is giving developers one year to migrate to newer tools. The API will cease functioning in August 2017.
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Mashable » Chrissy Teigen keeps it real, jokes about her stretch marks on Snapchat
The ever-admirable Chrissy Teigen is totally cool with showing off her stretch marks. Teigen posted a photo of her "stretchies" to Instagram last year, proving she wasn't afraid to display what is, frankly, a very normal part of having a human body. And on Tuesday night, the fabled stretchies reappeared: this time, on Teigen's Snapchat account. "Lol my thighs have tributaries," … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Airbitz Opens Bitcoin Wallet Plugin API to Entire User Base
Airbitz, a Bitcoin wallet provider, has released its Bitcoin Wallet Plugin API to its entire user base. The API enables any app or service to integrate with Airbitz's wallet services. While the API has been around for years with early integration partners (e.g. Glidera, Fold, Bitrefill, etc.), Airbitz has now opened the API to its entire user base.
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Popular Science » Watch As Sound Levitates A Golfball-Sized Object
Science Today it's little foam balls, but scientists are thinking bigger Using sound, researchers successfully levitated one of the largest objects yet: a two-inch solid polystyrene ball. [Link]
Mashable » Very cool llama crashes lucky couple's wedding
Every wedding has that one guest who didn't RSVP. Drew Kluger and Alexis Wilson, a couple from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, got married back in April. But their unconventional wedding photos have been circulating on Reddit thanks to one of Kluger's relatives. SEE ALSO: Llama drama: A few woolly friends might snarl Tour de France route The bride and groom were … [Link]
Mashable » Fascinated bulldog can't stop watching the 'Minions' movie
And you thought you were a huge fan of the Minions franchise. This English bulldog appears fascinated by the opening sequence of Minions, in which small single-celled organisms evolve into the loud, yellow tubes we know and, uh, love. The pup briefly checks in with its owner to make sure watching the film is okay — too much screen time … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Painted 37,000-year-old shell is East Asia’s oldest jewellery
Ancient artefacts in an East Timor cave reveal that early human settlers here were more advanced than thought, fishing the deep sea and making ornaments [Link]
Mashable » Instagram's new event channels will help you find concerts and sports videos
Instagram is diving deeper into video. The company is adding a new type of video channel to its app: live events. The channel, which will begin appearing in the Explore section of the app, highlights videos from concerts, sports games and other live events. SEE ALSO: 5 apps that'll give your Instagram photos a dope lo-fi '90s look The section will … [Link]
Popular Science » Was This Maya Manuscript Used To Plan The Next Party?
Science Mysterious Dresden Codex may have predicted future holidays While the Mayan people of Central America are known colloquially for “predicting” the “end of the world,” it is well known that they were a tad obsessed with studying… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Marsupial lion’s primate-like forearms made it a unique predator
The primate-like forearms of the marsupial lion could have allowed deft use of its formidable claws – and made it unlike any predator seen today [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Stressed Coral Spasm And Vomit Algae In Response To Warming Waters
Environment Video shows coral bleaching in action For the first time, scientists have captured coral bleaching on video. [Link]
Mashable » ‘Stranger Things’ title-maker lets you make your own spooky logo
The font of Netflix's Stranger Things title credits has been an oddly large part of the show's appeal. It's retro, it's atmospheric, and it's cool enough to take up the entire opening theme. And now you can make anything scary and nostalgic with the Stranger Things title generator, Make It Stranger. Type in whatever title or message you want, and out … [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Offered To Install Marketers' Apps Directly On Subscribers' Phones
According to a report on AdAge, Verizon Wireless is trying to add more bloatware to Android phones by installing apps from other companies in exchange for payment. From the report: The wireless carrier has offered to install big brands' apps on its subscribers' home screens, potentially delivering millions of downloads, according to agency executives who have considered making such deals … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Future First': Artificial Intelligence Will Improve The World
Technology A.I. will be your nurse, your teacher, and more Popular Science and XPRIZE are teaming up to explore and explain technologies that make us say "The Future Is Now" in a video series called Future First. [Link]
WIRED » The Next Metal Gear Is a 4-Player Zombie Survival Game
The first Metal Gear game without the guidance of series creator Hideo Kojima is a bit different. The post The Next Metal Gear Is a 4-Player Zombie Survival Game appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » CCTV shows hero rescuing fallen man from London Underground tracks
LONDON — A man has been rescued after collapsing on the London Underground and falling onto live train tracks. SEE ALSO: Dramatic video shows woman and her dog being rescued from sinking car The 47-year-old who fell is pictured below wearing a yellow hard hat and fluorescent jacket. He fell onto the tracks after becoming ill and stumbling, according to a … [Link]
Mashable » Could Trump's campaign shake up signal a big move into media?
News of a huge restructuring within Donald Trump's campaign broke early on Wednesday, and it might mean more for media than it does for flagging the Republican nominee's campaign. After a rough couple of weeks following both parties' nomination conventions, drawn out public spats and reports of organizational infighting, Trump effectively demoted his campaign manager Paul Manafort and installed Stephen Bannon … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' lets down women and betrays Hermione's legacy
Whether you loved Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or wanted to stab it with a basilisk fang, it's obvious right off the bat the tale is not really J.K. Rowling's. It says so right on the cover. Playwright Jack Thorne was the man primarily entrusted with showing us a glimpse into Harry Potter’s future. Instead, by deflating and devaluing every … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Scammer AI can tailor clickbait to you for phishing attacks
Tweets automatically crafted and aimed at you could be the next weapon scammers use to trick you into clicking links to malware [Link]
Mashable » School bans romantic relationships between students in attempt to prevent teen pregnancy
One school is taking drastic measures to prevent its students from teenage pregnancy. According to ABS-CBN News, Golden Heritage Polytechnic College in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines has actually gone so far as to prohibit its students from engaging in romantic relationships by enacting a "true love waits" policy. SEE ALSO: Schoolboys find brilliant way to get around no shorts rule … [Link]
Mashable » 'Shawshank Redemption' recut as a upbeat romance between Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins
Did The Shawshank Redemption's Andy and Red have more than just a bromance in prison? We definitely see the love connection in our new episode of Trailer Mix. 
Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ 'Heroes of the Storm' welcomes Zarya and more in 'Machines of War' bundle Man recreates 'Wrecking Ball' after placing last in fantasy football league Compare … [Link]
Mashable » Life's building blocks mapped in nebula 1,400 light-years from Earth
A team of scientists have tracked the development of molecules known as "life's building blocks" in a nebula far from Earth, adding to an ever-growing field of research that could one day help us figure out exactly how life formed in our solar system. Scientists peered deep into the Iris Nebula — located 1,400 light-years from our planet — using powerful … [Link]
Popular Science » Last Month Was The Warmest Month Ever Recorded
Environment Not just warmest July. Warmest month. “It wasn’t by the widest of margins, but July 2016 was the warmest month since modern record keeping began in 1880,”… [Link]
Mashable » Nick Jonas is performing at the 2016 VMAs
A whole lotta bacon is about to be thrown around at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards stage this year. Nick Jonas just announced that he will be performing his latest single live at the awards on August 28. SEE ALSO: 9 music videos that the VMAs overlooked The hit track "Bacon," off of his latest studio album Last Year Was … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel To Manufacture Rival ARM Chips In Mobile Push
An anonymous reader writes: Chip maker Intel has entered an unlikely partnership with British semiconductor firm ARM in an effort to boost opportunities for its foundry business. The licensing agreement, which was confirmed at the Intel Development Forum in San Francisco, means that from 2017 Intel's Custom Foundry will manufacture ARM chips — used by smartphone giants such as Apple, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Heroes of the Storm' welcomes Zarya and more in 'Machines of War' bundle
Heroes of the Storm's new bundle Machines of War introduces Overwatch's Zarya and Starcraft's Alarak to the roster along with a plethora of other StarCraft-themed goodies and maps. Machines of War's two new maps are Braxis Holdout, a two-lane map featuring Zerg waves, and Warhead Junction, a three-lane map where teams launch nukes at each other. New skins and mounts … [Link]
Mashable » The NHL is hosting another #NHLMovieNight and hoping for another 'Miracle'
A Miracle is coming to Twitter. Thanks to the National Hockey League, Twitter will become an arena for conversation around the 2004 movie Miracle on August 31 starting at 7 p.m. ET. The affair is the NHL's second edition of #NHLMovieNight, a social media initiative where the league invites anyone to watch a film and tweet along. The NHL will have … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift will donate $1 million to support Louisiana flood victims
Taylor Swift announced on Tuesday that she will be donating $1 million in support of the thousands of victims of the Louisiana floods. In a statement to AP, Swift explained her connection to Louisiana and the fans that welcomed her there last year. SEE ALSO: Louisiana expects even more rain after 'unprecedented' deluge "We began The 1989 World Tour in Louisiana, … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is suing London over coming regulations
Uber is not letting London regulate its drivers without a fight. The company is suing the regulator Transport for London over rules that would require all Uber drivers — and other private hire drivers — to pass a written English test. Uber first expressed its displeasure with the regulations last week in an email to all London-based Uber users. It urged … [Link]
Mashable » Ridiculously cute toddler is easily entertained with Snapchat
Like most of us, this toddler is thoroughly entertained by the Snapchat filters. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Snapchat Filters, Kids, and Bee [Link]
Mashable » Here's George Takei chilling in zero gravity for the 'Star Trek' anniversary
There’s nothing like good friends, good memories and zero gravity to celebrate a milestone. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek series, George Takei boarded a zero gravity plane with husband Brad Altman, (Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry's son) Rod Roddenberry and a few die-hard fans. SEE ALSO: This ultimate 'Star Trek' history holds clues for the … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the one phone created exclusively for millennials
Want to know how typical brands make smartphones for millennials? They build a phone that's good for everyone, and then tell millennials to buy it. That's it. Nothing special. But the major flaw in that philosophy is that it ignores the one thing that millennials hold most dear: Individuality. Millennials don't want some one-size-fits-all, good-enough-for-anyone kind of phone. Instead, … [Link]
Mashable » This dancing grandfather in Jamaica might be Usain Bolt's biggest fan
Usain Bolt just made history after winning three successive 100 meter gold medals and his fans around the world rejoiced. Especially this man dancing in front of his TV back in Jamaica. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Rio Olympics, Rio Olympics 2016, Sprint, and Rio 2016
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Mashable » Over 82,000 evacuate as Blue Cut fire rapidly spreads in southern California
A rapidly spreading wildfire in southern California's Cajon Pass has grown rapidly in hot, dry weather, threatening at least 34,000 structures and forcing the hasty evacuation of more than 80,000 people. Since first reported on Tuesday around 10:30 a.m. PDT, the Blue Cut fire has already engulfed 30,000 acres as of Wednesday morning, and it was expected to continue to spread. This out-of-control … [Link]
Mashable » Eminem performed at a Drake concert, so we guess everything is cool
Hey, Eminem and Drake: where's the beef? The real, true Slim Shady joined Drake onstage during his concert in Detroit on Tuesday and, despite rampant rumors of a feud between the two rappers, things seemed pretty chill. SEE ALSO: Drake's dad is releasing an album of silky smooth R&B jams "Make some noise for the greatest rapper to ever get on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Metal Gear Survive' is a four-player zombie game for some reason
The baddies in Metal Gear Survive might not be actual undead, but they're zombie-like enough. Konami's first post-Kojima Metal Gear game amounts to a franchise remix, pitting up to four players against swarms of deadly creatures in a hostile environment. The debut trailer is more about setting the tone than showcasing gameplay, but you get the idea. SEE ALSO: 'Metal … [Link]
Mashable » Trump’s cozy relationship with Breitbart gets even cozier with big hire
The saga that has been the Donald Trump campaign took another twist on Wednesday. Steven Bannon, chairman of Breitbart News, has been appointed CEO of the Trump campaign, a move that comes in the wake of reports that Trump had been unhappy with his current advisers. Bannon is a well-known figure in conservative circles, particularly for his willingness to take on … [Link]
Slashdot » Nvidia Calls Out Intel For Cheating In Xeon Phi vs GPU Benchmarks
An anonymous reader writes: Nvidia has called out Intel for juicing its chip performance in specific benchmarks — accusing Intel of publishing some incorrect "facts" about the performance of its long-overdue Knights Landing Xeon Phi cards. Nvidia's primary beef is with the following Intel slide, which was presented at a high performance computing conference (ISC 2016). Nvidia disputes Intel's claims … [Link]
Mashable » Olympics executive arrested on suspicion of scalping tickets in Rio
Police in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday arrested an International Olympics Committee executive on suspicion of being involved in an Olympics ticket-scalping ring. Patrick Hickey, 71, has been an IOC executive board member since 2012. He also heads the European Olympic Committees and is the president of the Olympic Council of Ireland. SEE ALSO: Diver's surprise podium proposal turns all the … [Link]
Mashable » ESL's 'Counter-Strike' Pro League Season 4 kicks off Wednesday
ESL Pro League Season 4 starts Wednesday when 28 of the top Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams in the world being an 11-week competition toward a $750,000 prize pool. Regional matches taking place in Europe air at 1 p.m. ET as FaZe Clan takes on Team X. Then the Americas get into the action at 8 p.m. ET with Cloud9 and Team … [Link]
Mashable » If Hillary Clinton had her own 'Nancy Drew' book series
Hillary Clinton and Nancy Drew have a lot in common. They're both super smart, super talented and constantly called upon to solve problems (or, mysteries) that plague the people around them. SEE ALSO: Coloring book imagines Hillary Clinton as Daenerys Targaryen While Nancy mostly dealt with spooky staircases and stolen family jewels, Hillary has more dire cases to solve like systemic … [Link]
Mashable » Bella Hadid bares it all in Vogue Paris
The September issue of the American edition of Vogue is typically regarded as its most important issue of the year. We're not sure if that also applies to Vogue Paris, but its 2016 September issue will certainly be a big one. 19-year-old model Bella Hadid posed nude for the magazine in support of Free The Nipple. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian’s essay … [Link]
WIRED » Kobo’s Giant E-Reader May Put the Kindle in Its Place
Bigger’s not necessarily better, but there's more to the Kobo Aura One than size. The post Kobo’s Giant E-Reader May Put the Kindle in Its Place appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga announces new single coming in September
It’s another pop music emergency! Lady Gaga will release "Perfect Illusion," the first single off her forthcoming fifth solo LP in September, the singer shared with fans via Instagram Wednesday morning. This news has been a long time in the making. Lady Gaga's last solo album was 2013's polarizing Artpop, which disappointed many. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga to star in 'A … [Link]
Mashable » The iPhone's Retina display isn't good enough anymore
As much as I love my iPhone, its screen is starting to look just terrible compared to the displays on other phones. The screens on Samsung's flagship Android phones leapfrogged the iPhone's years ago and continue to scoop up gold medals for best smartphone displays. The company's new Galaxy Note 7 was just declared the best smartphone display by DisplayMate's Raymond … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Worried About Implications of Leaked Toolkits
Reader wierd_w writes: According to Business Insider, the NSA is worried about the possible scope of information leaked from the agency, after a group calling themselves the 'Shadow Brokers' absconded with a sizable trove of penetration tools and technical exploits, which it plans to sell on the black market. Among the concerns are worries that active operations may have been … [Link]
Popular Science » Ford To Put Fully Autonomous Cars On The Road By 2021
Cars No steering wheel, no brake or gas pedal Stepping on the gas could soon be a thing of the past — as well as hitting the brakes, or getting behind the wheel altogether. Ford has announced its plan to develop… [Link]
Popular Science » George Takei Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of 'Star Trek' Floating In Zero G
Entertainment This could be his Christmas card pic Unlike real astronauts, the people of Starfleet only rarely have to deal with low-gravity environments. [Link]
Mashable » This city council is changing its paperwork to make it more inclusive to all gender identities
LONDON — A UK city council has made one simple change to its forms and one significant leap in the direction of gender inclusivity. The Oxford City Council is adding the gender inclusive option Mx to all its official forms alongside Miss, Ms, Mrs and Mr. SEE ALSO: Tinder will soon make its gender options more trans-inclusive The decision, made following … [Link]
WIRED » Trump Hates the Media, Right? But Now a Media Exec’s Running His Campaign
Donald Trump has hired the head of conservative website Breitbart News Network to lead him to November. The post Trump Hates the Media, Right? But Now a Media Exec's Running His Campaign appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Pizza Hut's playable DJ pizza box is perfect for DJ Khaled wannabes
Pizza Hut is at it again with another fast food/tech crossover. The UK branch of the fast food restaurant has created a cardboard pizza box that you can DJ on. The limited edition box will be distributed at select Pizza Hut restaurants in the UK and will presumably deliver pizza as well as tunes. SEE ALSO: We try out … [Link]
WIRED » The Succulent Science of Pressure Cooking
If you do it right, pressure is a great way to prepare food with incredible speed. Why? Because physics, that’s why. The post The Succulent Science of Pressure Cooking appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Kernel 4.6 Has Reached End of Life, Users Urged To Move To Linux 4.7.1
Reader prisoninmate writes: Immediately after announcing the availability of the first point release for the Linux 4.7 kernel series, Greg Kroah-Hartman also informed the community about the launch of Linux kernel 4.6.7, which is the seventh maintenance update for the Linux 4.6 stable kernel branch, but it also looks like it's the last one for the series, which has now … [Link]
Mashable » Man recreates 'Wrecking Ball' after placing last in fantasy football league
Making a bet is always a gamble. After Dan Stewart finished last in his fantasy football league, in accordance with a bet, he had to star in his own version of Miley Cyrus' 2013 hit "Wrecking Ball." Although, the wrecking ball is a whiffle ball and he never performs the iconic swing atop it, this is a pretty solid recreation. … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, Super Mario is hiding in a mustachioed strawberry
Super Mario has jumped his way over billions of turtles and pipes all to get to this one moment: his aura has taken over a strawberry. Redditor RuffianTiffRaff shared a photo of the piece of fruit that she thankfully realized resembled the video game star before putting him in her mouth. SEE ALSO: Honestly, this pepper just looks like it's having … [Link]
Popular Science » Q&A With An Insane Instrument Inventor
DIY Andy Cavatorta is a surreal Stradivari Popular Science interviewed an inventor who builds insane instruments. [Link]
Mashable » Zuckerberg Wishes Facebook Could Have Built VR Without Oculus
Build or buy? It's the age-old business question, but when the buy added up to billions of dollars, it was, perhaps, the question for Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg. The social network founder and CEO revealed this week that Facebook would probably have preferred to build its own virtual reality solution than spend $2 billion in 2014 on virtual reality startup Oculus VR. … [Link]
Mashable » Three new 'Harry Potter' ebooks are coming in September
J.K. Rowling might be done writing Harry Potter books (for now?), but fans of her wizarding world have some new ebooks to look forward to this fall. The three short story collections will gather together the short-form tales already published on Pottermore. This allows those that don't read the site to catch up the continuing adventures of their favorite wizards and … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Does Pseudoscience Win At The Olympics?
Health Michael Phelps' "cupping" is just the latest quackery to hit the Games Any sufficiently technical and jargony science is often indistinguishable from magic–or for the Olympics, pseudoscience. [Link]
Mashable » This bag has a very important message about Islamophobia
A totebag with Arabic writing has popped up in a Berlin metro and it promises to fight Islamophobic stereotypes with cleverness and style. The text reads: "This text has no other purpose than to terrify those who are afraid of the Arabic language" according to Berlin-based journalist Nader Al-Sarras, who first shared the picture: The bag is produced by Rock Paper … [Link]
WIRED » Tesla’s Cars Have Driven 140M Miles on Autopilot. Here’s How
Everything you ever wanted to know about how Elon Musk's cars drive themselves The post Tesla's Cars Have Driven 140M Miles on Autopilot. Here's How appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Product Hunt announces collaboration with Amazon Launchpad
Amazon Launchpad will now feature Product Hunt items on its website in a new collaboration announced Wednesday morning. "It's encouraging to see Amazon create new experiences around product discovery, highlighting innovative tech," Product Hunt Founder Ryan Hoover told Mashable in an email. "This partnership is really focused on helping makers get visibility and distribution, and ultimately get cool products into the … [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco Systems To Lay Off About 14,000 Employees, Representing 20% of Global Workforce
schwit1 writes from a report via CRN: Cisco Systems is laying off about 14,000 employees, representing nearly 20 percent of the network equipment maker's global workforce. San Jose, California-based Cisco is expected to announce the cuts within the next few weeks, the report said, as the company transitions from its hardware roots into a software-centric organization. Cisco increasingly requires "different … [Link]
Mashable » How Sweden women's soccer became the most evilly exquisite Olympics villains
Don’t ask Hope Solo for lottery numbers. Four days ago, the USA's star goalkeeper bitterly predicted Sweden wouldn't "go far" in the Olympics in an angry rant after the Swedes dealt the U.S. its worst-ever defeat in women's soccer. Now Sweden is set to play for the gold medal. SEE ALSO: NBA stars fall in love with beach volleyball at the … [Link]
Mashable » Olympic tennis final gets Star Wars credits treatment in 'green screen' remix
LONDON — If you show the internet even a hint of green screen — or even just something green that could potentially be turned into a green screen — it won't pass the opportunity up. SEE ALSO: Olympic event has to be restarted twice, random official becomes meme On Tuesday, Imgur user factionman shared a key observation about the Olympic tennis … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plan to kill alien carp with herpes could suck life out of river
An Australian scheme to kill carp could result in millions of tonnes of decomposing fish sucking oxygen out of rivers and killing off native fish [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plunging deep beneath the sea in a tiny sub to map the ocean
Aviva Rutkin took a ride off Bermuda in a bubble submersible to survey the depths for the newly launched Nekton Mission [Link]
Mashable » Compare the original 'BioShock' to the remastered one
Would you kindly check out this new comparison trailer for BioShock: The Collection Remastered? It's probably just what you wanted to see: the intro to BioShock from 2007 playing alongside the same game's 2016 remaster. What an improvement. The original BioShock hardly looked bad, but its newly refreshed graphics will probably get you hyped about playing it a second time. … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears: Do's and Don'ts for her VMA performance
Britney Spears has not performed at the VMAs in nearly 10 years, but that's all about to change on August 29, when she takes the stage with G-Eazy to perform "Make Me," and hopefully make us all forget about the disaster that was the 2007 VMAsWhile performing with a python may be out of the question ever since that time a … [Link]
Mashable » Intel explains how USB Type-C will make you forget about the 3.5mm audio jack
Upcoming smartphones might not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. It all still hangs on a rumor that Apple's iPhone will shun all connectors but its proprietary Lightning jack (some Android models out this year already did it). Still, this is a harsh reality for many consumers who likely aren't crazy about buying a dongle just to connect their headphones to a … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish crime writer shuts down sexist troll in the best possible way
LONDON — When it comes to one-tweet shutdowns from British novelists, J.K. Rowling has always been up there on the number one spot. But it looks like she may have a challenger. SEE ALSO: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter Scottish crime writer Val McDermid received the following tweet on Tuesday, from a reader who apparently didn't … [Link]
WIRED » The Internet’s Safe Harbor Just Got a Little Less Safe
A recent court decision means Internet service providers may have to start policing the content their users share online. The post The Internet's Safe Harbor Just Got a Little Less Safe appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Injustice Went Viral Way Before Facebook Live (NSFW)
The rise of citizen journalism parallels the growth of photographic technology. The post Injustice Went Viral Way Before Facebook Live (NSFW) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » In a World Gone Blerg, We Need 30 Rock More Than Ever
As Tina Fey's sitcom nears the 10-year mark, its depiction of a world in which a bunch of at-oddsballs manage to get along isn't just great TV. It's utopia. The post In a World Gone Blerg, We Need 30 Rock More Than Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How Can California Cut Methane Emissions if Cows Keep Cutting the Cheese?
California wants to limit the amount of greenhouse gas emitted by belching and farting of 5.5 million cows, but the industry is hitting back with a dose of reality The post How Can California Cut Methane Emissions if Cows Keep Cutting the Cheese? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Sure, TV’s More Inclusive Now. But It Has a Long Way to Go
Streaming hubs like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon have cultivated diversity—across gender, race, sexual orientation, and religion—yet roadblocks persist. The post Sure, TV’s More Inclusive Now. But It Has a Long Way to Go appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Lensbaby’s New Lens Collection Targets Tilt-Shifting Filmmakers
The Movie Maker’s Kit II lets you get crazy with the tilt-shift effects. The post Lensbaby's New Lens Collection Targets Tilt-Shifting Filmmakers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA
Today, breeders and owners can look to genetics to produce the exact horses they want. And sometimes the difference comes down to a single gene or mutation. The post If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Tiny drone camera gives you a first-person view as it cuts through the air
Popular amongst the quad racing community, this drone, called the Tiny Whoop, has a small camera that lets you fly in first-person view (FPV). Mashable's Creative Producer Sam Sheffer tried it out in the office to practice his FPV flying skills as the Liberty Cup drone race approaches. Episode 1: http://on.mash.to/2auRFQo Episode 2: http://on.mash.to/2bhlYKh Episode 3: http://on.mash.to/2bl74X4 Read more…More about Mashable … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter row erupts over commentator's 'sexist' remarks about Olympic couple
LONDON — Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are the most successful Olympic couple in the world. They have a whopping 10 gold medals between them and on Tuesday night they did the nation proud when Trott won the women's omnium and Kenny won the men's keirin, bagging two gold medals for the nation's haul. But, amidst the jubilation, BBC commentator Chris … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer is not afraid in 'Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo'
As you might expect if you've seen her Comedy Central show, her HBO stand-up special or her hit movie Trainwreck, there are one or two R-rated jokes in Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo, the first book by comedian Amy Schumer. Inside the essay collection (out on Tuesday), you'll be treated to some fairly explicit and frankly hilarious tales. They star … [Link]
WIRED » How to Tell if Your Roommate Is Using Your Computer
Is Sam the Sleeping Giant sneaking into your room to watch porn? Bag that slacker with these tricks. The post How to Tell if Your Roommate Is Using Your Computer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Singapore bank wants you to talk to its chatbot to get your banking done
SINGAPORE — Would you interact with your bank more if you could text it? Singaporean bank DBS announced on Wednesday it's going to have chatbots that you can text to do some of your common banking transactions. SEE ALSO: Microsoft created a teen chatbot named Tay to learn how millennials talk Unlike with the SMS service it and many other banks … [Link]
Mashable » Rising director Nate Parker learns of rape accuser's suicide, expresses 'profound sorrow'
LOS ANGELES — And now the floodgates are open. It's been seven months of uneasy silence since The Birth of a Nation's big breakout at Sundance: from writer/director/star Parker himself, from the media that closely covers him and surely knew this storm was brewing, and from the family of the young woman he was accused of sexually assaulting in 1999 — … [Link]
Popular Science » China Launches Quantum Satellite In Search Of Unhackable Communications
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal A satellite for the post-Snowden age The half ton satellite blasted into orbit on August 16, 2016… [Link]
Mashable » Olympic event has to be restarted twice, random official becomes meme
LONDON — The men's keirin final on Tuesday night was a bit of a messy one. The thing is — at least for anyone who isn't familiar with the velodrome — the event is already quite confusing. It basically involves a serious-looking Olympic official on a little electric bike (a derny) leading racers round the track for five-and-a-half laps. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » The Rio Olympics coverage is rife with sexism and here's what needs to change
LONDON — It's the sporting event we've been waiting for. Rio 2016 is in full swing and Team GB is dominating in second position on the medal table. But, while Team GB's successes are swelling the nation's heart with pride; there's one thing that is certainly not cause for celebration: the sexist Olympics coverage. SEE ALSO: The most sexist moments at … [Link]
Mashable » Pinterest launches promoted clips to cash in on growing number of video posts
Pinterest is launching a new type of ad to take advantage of the growing number of video posts it claims to host. The bulletin board-themed social network announced Wednesday that it now offers "promoted videos" — autoplay ads that appear amidst ordinary user posts — following in the footsteps of industry peers such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Pinterest claims the … [Link]
WIRED » The Beautiful Yet Twisted History of Psychological Testing
Psychobook, a new book out this September, is a collection of the old, beautiful, and often bizarre psychological tests used throughout history. The post The Beautiful Yet Twisted History of Psychological Testing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » British cyclist shuts down Brexit campaigner in epic tweet
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has left many people terrified, others thrilled – maybe a bit too thrilled. SEE ALSO: People are losing their minds over the world's most successful Olympic couple Take the case of the Brexit campaigners on Twitter who are ascribing the incredible successes of Team GB at the Olympics to the referendum's results: The official … [Link]
Mashable » Indonesia livestreams Independence Day ceremony in 360 degrees, video gets stuck
Indonesia marked its Independence Day with four 360 degree livestreams from President Joko Widodo's official YouTube account. On Wednesday, the large Southeast Asian nation celebrated 71 years since Dutch colonial rule. The president, commonly referred to as Jokowi, livestreamed the ceremony at the Merdeka presidential palace, where he lives. Four 360 degree videos were streamed, a couple simultaneously: one from the … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Drops Pascal Desktop GPUs Into Laptops With Mobile GeForce GTX 10-Series
MojoKid writes: NVIDIA's new Pascal core graphics architecture is being driven throughout the company's entire product portfolio, as is typically the case. Today, NVIDIA brings Pascal to notebooks with the introduction of the NVIDIA Mobile GeForce GTX 10-Series. What's interesting is that the first laptop-targeted GPUs are actually quite similar to their desktop counterparts. In fact, all three of the … [Link]
Mashable » People are losing their minds over the world's most successful Olympic couple
LONDON — With a total of 10 Olympic gold medals between them (five of which they've earned at the 2016 Olympic games), Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are currently the world's most successful Olympic couple. At the time of writing, if they happened to form their own country together, they'd be sitting thirteenth in the medal table — right above Spain, … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres responds to racism accusations over Photoshopped Bolt meme
Ellen DeGeneres has defended herself from accusations of racism after posting on social media an edited photo of herself riding on the back of Jamaican Olympic runner Usain Bolt. SEE ALSO: How a photographer snapped that brilliant photo of Usain Bolt DeGeneres tweeted a Photoshopped version of the viral Bolt meme showing her piggybacking on the athlete's back: The original picture … [Link]
Mashable » Huawei's cheap dual-camera phone, the Honor 8, is coming to the U.S.
The Honor 8, Huawei's dual-camera smartphone with solid specs and a price far lower than its dual-camera brother, the Huawei P9, is now available in the U.S. It's a 5.2-inch device with a full HD LCD screen, Huawei's Kiring 950 chip, 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage (further expandable via a microSD card) and a 3,000mAh battery. It also has a … [Link]
Mashable » 12 times British athletes were true heroes at the 2016 Olympic Games
LONDON — Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes. SEE ALSO: This weightlifter dances at the Olympics for a very important reason At the time of writing, Team GB has wracked up a total of 50 medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. With 19 gold medals (and plenty more potential golds in the pipeline), Great Britain is currently … [Link]
New Scientist – News » More haste, less speed: Don't rush to publish premature theory
The undignified rush of theoretical physics to explain a possible new particle, which has turned out to be an illusion, verged on fan fiction for the universe [Link]
Mashable » Touching farewell video for a husky will have you in tears
The 10-year-old Siberian husky, Snoopy, hasn't had it easy in the later part of his life. A year ago, he was taken in by Singaporean volunteer animal shelter group Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD), after his owners were forced to give him up after they moved overseas. Although nearly blind and ailing due to his age, Snoopy brought immense joy … [Link]
Mashable » Uber's biggest rival in India just laid off nearly 1,000 employees
Amid fierce competition from Uber, India’s largest cab hailing service Ola has shut down TaxiForSure, a rival cab aggregator it had acquired last year for $200 million. The shutdown is expected to affect nearly 1,000 employees. SEE ALSO: Uber gets ready to take the backseat to Didi Chuxing in China The move comes days after Uber exited China after selling off … [Link]
Mashable » How do some of the biggest startups stay on top of international teams?
For many startups from countries like Australia and New Zealand, the relatively small size of the local market pushes them to go global, and quickly. That mindset means learning how to manage offices in multiple countries, time zones and languages — something that requires some quick adaption. SEE ALSO: Online gaming may boost school scores. Social media? Not so much. Laura … [Link]
Mashable » Olympic swimmer babysits a random kid on his flight home
Chinese Olympic swimmer Sun Yang might have lost out on a chance to take home the gold medal for the 1,500-metre men's freestyle, but he's still a golden boy in the eyes of the Chinese people. SEE ALSO: That adorable Chinese swimmer broke the taboo of talking about your period in sports After failing to make the finals of the competition … [Link]
Mashable » Harambe wins 'hijacked' naming competition for new water slide
Surely after the Boaty McBoatface saga, you'd think caution would be exercised when it comes to public naming competitions. Yet the much-loved internet star that is Harambe, the gorilla who died at Cincinnati Zoo, has ended up becoming the name of a water slide in Hobart, Australia. Albeit not for long, it seems. SEE ALSO: Kid dancing behind TV reporter in … [Link]
Mashable » Apple opens carrier billing in Japan, a day after Taiwan and Switzerland
Apple’s direct phone billing plans are unfolding, with the company allowing Japanese users to opt to add their apps and music purchases to their phone bills. This makes Japan Apple's fifth market globally to get this payment method after Germany and Russia last year, and just a day after Taiwan and Switzerland launched on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Apple now allows users … [Link]
Slashdot » Startup Aims To Commercialize a Brain Implant To Improve Memory
the_newsbeagle writes: Neuroscientist Ted Berger has achieved some remarkable feats in his work on an implanted brain prosthetic to boost memory. Working with rats, he recorded the electrical signals associated with a specific memory from one animal's brain, then inserted that signal — and thus the memory — into another animal's brain. Working with monkeys, the implanted device enhanced the … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » Signs you're on the computer too much!
We’re off 'cause we read this… try it, it might work for you! And if you like what we do, please consider helping us continue our comic work via Patreon! [Link]
Mashable » Innovation summit a reminder of how science's problem is politics
Science is being poorly served by politics. That's hardly a revelatory thought, but it seemed to be the undercurrent in remarks made by a number of Australia's top science leaders at The Australian Financial Review's Innovation Summit in Sydney Wednesday. SEE ALSO: This is one of the best gravitational waves explainers we've seen Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) CEO … [Link]
Mashable » Emoji habits laid bare in new real-time graph that charts top 50
Remember when the Oxford English Dictionary declared "😂 " Word of the Year 2015? It seemed novel at the time but it's only grown in legitimacy since and with it, real-time trackers that log emoji use universally. But enough universality. A creative agency in Sydney wants to get specific, tracking the use of emojis across the island continent that is … [Link]
Mashable » Kid dancing behind TV reporter in Louisiana is the news you need today
There hasn't been a lot of good news from the floods that have pounded southern parts of the U.S. It's been absolutely terrible, with Louisiana hit the hardest. But there's one little boy who remains smiling, and he's determined to get his dance moves on the news. The mystery kid was right behind TV reporter Justin Jaggers in Baton Rouge … [Link]
Mashable » Watching a bowling ball drop from a tower onto an axe is pretty wild
If you can't seem to get a split playing ten pin bowling, why not just split the ball itself? That's what Australian stunt group How Ridiculous have done, but instead of just bludgeoning the thing, they've decided to launch the ball from a 45 metre (150 feet) high tower, dropping it on an axe below. There is a quite a … [Link]
Mashable » Feast your eyes on these stop-motion meals made out of nothing but paper
Oh look, an appealing plate of penne. But look closer, and you'll find this image actually features an intricate paper creation, weeks in the making. The plate of pasta, along other culinary designs, are part of a project called Paper Meal. It's a series of films put together by Yell Design, a studio specialising in stop-motion animation based out of Melbourne, … [Link]
Slashdot » Wrong Chemical Dumped Into Olympic Pools Made Them Green
Z00L00K writes: [Ars Technica reports:] "After a week of trying to part with green tides in two outdoor swimming pools, Olympic officials over the weekend wrung out a fresh mea culpa and yet another explanation — neither of which were comforting. According to officials, a local pool-maintenance worker mistakenly added 160 liters of hydrogen peroxide to the waters on August … [Link]
WIRED » Univision Makes Winning Bid for Gawker at Bankruptcy Auction
The Spanish-language broadcaster will reportedly buy the site for $135 million. The post Univision Makes Winning Bid for Gawker at Bankruptcy Auction appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Researchers map out Netflix's servers across the globe
Netflix delivers a lot of video. Now researchers from Queen Mary University of London have mapped out where the servers that send out all of that data are located. 
A map of where the study found Netflix servers.Image: Queen Mary University of London Last year, the video streaming giant made up 37 percent of internet traffic (with similar numbers over the past … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of high school girls victims of online ‘pornography ring’
More than 2,000 graphic images of female students have been shared by teen boys on a website that can only be described as disgusting. Over 70 schools in Australia have had sexual images of female students displayed on the site, news.com.au reports. Young men use the group to nominate a high school or area they're looking for nudes from, or full … [Link]
Mashable » Why letting goldfish go wild is a bad idea: They become giant pests
You may think dumping goldfish into a river is a harmless act, but in reality the fish can become destructively big. Researchers from the Centre of Fish and Fisheries at Murdoch University have been trying to control goldfish for 12 years in the Vasse River, located in the southwest of Western Australia. SEE ALSO: Greenland sharks could be the world's longest-living … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump still hasn't spent a dime on commercials, but he promises to start
With less than three months until the election, Donald Trump's presidential campaign has still yet to spend a dime on TV commercials. The sum — or lack thereof — was confirmed in a recent update from NBC News and tracking firm Advertising Analytics, which have been jointly charting spending throughout the election cycle. SEE ALSO: CNN and Donald Trump are on … [Link]
Slashdot » Malware That Fakes Bank Login Screens Found In Google Ads
tedlistens quotes a report from Fast Company: For years, security firms have warned of keystroke logging malware that surreptitiously steals usernames and passwords on desktop and laptop computers. In the past year, a similar threat has begun to emerge on mobile devices: So-called overlay malware that impersonates login pages from popular apps and websites as users launch the apps, enticing … [Link]
Mashable » We try out the latest McDonald's Happy Meal toy: a wearable
A trip to McDonald's is seen by many as a quick way to gain weight, but the fast food giant just rolled out a new promotion that might actually help some people drop a couple of pounds. In the latest version of the classic Happy Meal, the food chain is replacing the usual toy treat with something far more useful: a … [Link]
Slashdot » Univision To Buy Gawker Media For $135 Million
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Recode: Univision has won the auction for Gawker Media. The TV network and digital publisher has agreed to pay $135 million for the bankrupt blog network, according to a person familiar with the deal. Univision's offer will encompass all seven of Gawker Media's sites, including Gawker.com. Ziff Davis and Univision were the only … [Link]
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