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.
Slashdot » Want To Hunt Bank Robbers? There's an App For That, Says The FBI
Long-time Slashdot reader coondoggie quotes an article from Network World: The FBI today said it released a new application making it easier for the public — as well as financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, and others — to view photos and information about bank robberies in different geographic areas of the country. The FBI's new "Bank Robbers" application runs on … [Link]
Mashable » What Team USA's Olympics uniforms could tell us about Nike's impending NBA takeover
When the NBA stars of Team USA take the court in Rio de Janeiro for Sunday's Olympics gold medal game against Serbia, they'll be wearing plastic bottles. Plastic bottles that have been steam-blasted, chopped into tiny pieces, melted, then turned into thread that is turned into yarn — but plastic bottles, nonetheless. The recycled material is made by Nike, which produces … [Link]
Mashable » Feds say courts' bail-or-jail policies are unfair to the poor
Local courts that jail poor defendants because they can't afford to pay bail are unlawfully discriminating against the poor, federal attorneys say in a legal brief in a Georgia lawsuit. The U.S. Justice Department says such policies are unconstitutional. SEE ALSO: 'Serial' podcast's Adnan Syed to get new trial after 16 years in prison The federal brief was filed Thursday with … [Link]
Slashdot » Every Month This Year Has Been the Hottest In Recorded History
Slashdot reader iONiUM quotes an article from Vice that calls attention to the fact that record-setting temperatures in July are just part of the story: On Wednesday, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that July was the hottest month ever recorded on our planet, since modern record-keeping began in 1880. NASA has reached the same conclusion. July smashed … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' stars use Upside Down escape skills for 22 Push-Up Challenge
If you're among those impressed by the performances of the child actors on the breakout Netflix hit Stranger Things, good news: they're just as awesome in real life. Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler on the series, posted his push-up challenge completion on Instagram earlier this week, knocking out the push-ups in short order. SEE ALSO: What is the 22 push-up … [Link]
Slashdot » IPv6 Achieves 50% Reach On Major US Carriers
Long-time Slashdot reader dyork brings new from The Internet Society: IPv6 deployment hit a milestone this month related to the four major US providers (Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Sprint, AT&T): "IPv6 is the dominant protocol for traffic from those mobile networks to major IPv6-capable content providers." A graph on their "World IPv6 Launch" site shows those carriers are now delivering … [Link]
Mashable » Amber Heard will donate her $7 million divorce settlement from Johnny Depp to charity.
The actress said she would split the $7 million between two charities , both of which help abused women and children. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Amber Heard, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]
Mashable » Simone Biles will carry the U.S. flag at the Olympics closing ceremony
She won five Olympic medals. She met Zac Efron. Now, Simone Biles will carry the U.S. flag during the Rio Olympics' closing ceremony. The ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, will conclude a sensational Olympic Games for the gymnast, who won one bronze medal and four gold medals, including the women's all-around gold. SEE ALSO: Bow down to badass Simone … [Link]
Mashable » Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales' Twitter account hacked
The group behind a growing list of celebrity social media breaches has struck again, this time taking over the Twitter account of Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales. SEE ALSO: Sarah Silverman's Twitter account hacked by Anonymous On Saturday, Wales' verified Twitter posted the message "RIP Jimmy Wales, 1966 – 2016." The tweet immediately stirred speculation about Wales' whereabouts and whether the post … [Link]
Mashable » One of the most controversial power struggles in media comes to a close
One of the world's biggest media companies has been embroiled in a complex personal and professional power struggle for months. That may all have come to an end this week. Control of Viacom, the $40 billion media company that owns MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures, will go to Sumner Redstone, the 93-year-old billionaire who ran the company for years … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan Plans To Build Unmanned Fighter Jets
Slashdot reader It's the tripnaut! quotes an article from Reuters: Japan aims to develop a prototype drone fighter jet in two decades with private sector help in a technology strategy that focuses on weapons communications and lasers, according to a document seen by Reuters… The military technology plan calls for first developing an unmanned surveillance aircraft in the next decade … [Link]
Mashable » Give your kitchen sponge a rest on this adorable bed
Our kitchen sponges do a lot of work. Don't they deserve a good night's rest? "Sure," said design studio Ototo. And thus, the Clean Dreams sponge holder was born. SEE ALSO: 7 must-have back-to-school tech products for college students 
Image: ototoFor all its goofiness, Clean Dreams is a nice little tech product. It even has an internal spine and slots to … [Link]
Mashable » Al Roker speaks for everyone fed up with Ryan Lochte apologists
Ryan Lochte is just a 32-year-old kid who embellished the truth a little bit to avoid trouble while having some harmless fun abroad at the Olympics. Actually, in a sense, he is the real victim here and all lives … Hard stop. Nope — we already told you why Lochte's lie matters. SEE ALSO: Olympics star Gabby Douglas is not … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Cow Backpacks Reduce Global Methane Emissions?
Slashdot reader schwit1 shares an article from Bloomberg which argues "It's time to have a conversation about flatulent cows." "Enteric fermentation," or livestock's digestive process, accounts for 22 percent of all U.S. methane emissions, and the manure they produce makes up eight percent more, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency… Methane, like carbon, is a greenhouse gas, but methane's … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter celebrates Obama hitting 10 million users with video highlights
The era of Barack Obama as U.S. president is gradually winding down, with less than six months left before we get either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in the White House. One of the memories of Obama's tenure will be his presence on social media, a dynamic highlighted on Saturday by Twitter as Obama's verified presidential account, @POTUS, hit the 10 … [Link]
Mashable » The troubled childhood that molded Marlon Brando's brooding persona
1934Brando at 10 years old.Image: Archive Photos/Getty ImagesMarlon Brando, Jr. was born on April 3, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, the third child of a chemical manufacturer and an actress.His childhood was a troubled one. Both parents were alcoholics. His mother frequently vanished only to be found drunk in a bar. His father beat and belittled him.Trauma at home led to trouble … [Link]
Mashable » 360 video captures Big Boi partying at a music festival just like everyone else
Sometimes, even the stars of a music festival just want to enjoy it like the little people in the crowd. That was true for Big Boi, a founding member of Outkast and one half of the Big Grams duo. He performed at San Francisco's Outside Lands music festival earlier this month. And although he was only officially slated to perform on … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Announces 'Cumulative' Updates Will Become Mandatory For Windows 7 and 8.1
Microsoft's now changing the way updates are delivered for Windows 7 and 8.1. Slashdot reader JustAnotherOldGuy writes: Microsoft's Senior Product Marketing Manager Nathan Mercer just announced that, "From October 2016 onwards, Windows will release a single Monthly Rollup that addresses both security issues and reliability issues in a single update… Each month's rollup will supersede the previous month's rollup, so … [Link]
Mashable » Nimble corgi deserves a spot in the Olympics
Trinket the corgi deserves the gold medal in bike rack weaving, a sport we just invented but feel very strongly belongs in the games. Behold this corgi's agility. Behold her flexibility. Behold her wiggles. This is top-level athleticism, people. Hamster version of 'Super Mario' takes cute to the next level Koko the gorilla jams out on bass with Flea from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our top 5 wacky NASA missions that might just happen
NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts programme funds long-shot concepts for further study. This year's include a paper-thin spaceship and a steampunk Venus rover [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Announces VR and AR Hackathon
Calling it "A weekend that transforms the future of immersive technologies," MIT's Media Lab is hosting a big Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality hackathon. An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes this report from UploadVR: Game jams, hackathons, and meetups are more popular than ever in the budding VR and AR communities…to focus on creativity and functionality, rather than getting bogged down by polishing … [Link]
Mashable » 10 WTF moments from Frank Ocean's NSFW 'Nikes' music video
Fans of Frank Ocean have waited years to hear from the singer and this week he finally delivered. Now, Apple Music has dropped another video from the singer that is, well, different. SEE ALSO: Frank Ocean releases visual album 'Endless' and the internet freaks out Titled 'Nikes,' the video is a collage of images that includes everything from a Nike car, … [Link]
Mashable » Feel free to laugh at these 'SNL' stars breaking character
This isn't the first supercut of its kind, but Saturday Night Live stars breaking into uncontrollable giggles will always bring us joy. This particular compilation features some old favorites ("Debbie Downer"), some newer cuts ("The Californians") and a whole lot of very funny people succumbing to their and their peers' funniness And yes, Bill Hader as Stefon is heavily featured. … [Link]
Slashdot » How the H-1B Visa Program Impacts America's Tech Workers
Computerworld is running an emotional report by their national correspondent Patrick Thibodeau — complete with a dramatic video — arguing that America's H-1B Visa program "has also become a way for companies to outsource jobs." An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes the article accompanying the video: The vast majority of people who work in IT did everything right: They invested in … [Link]
Mashable » Server receives $500 tip after simple act of kindness
A server's simple act of compassion went a long way this week. Kasey Simmons, who works at a Dallas-area Applebee's restaurant, was waiting in a grocery store checkout line last Monday when he noticed another patron — an older woman — looking dejected. So Simmons chatted with the woman. When she reached the register, he even paid for her groceries. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » 100 Unofficial Mods Released for 'No Man's Sky'
Eleven days after its release, No Man's Sky already has over 100 unofficial mods by fans intent on improving the game. "We don't have time to wait for official dev tools to fix what can be fixed by us," one modder told Motherboard. "We definitely want the official tools ASAP but honestly, the players need a game that actually launches … [Link]
Mashable » Tech is outpacing Wall Street for job growth in NYC
Tech is leaping past Wall Street in New York. The tech industry is creating more jobs than the finance sector. William Dudley, the president of the New York Federal Reserve, said the technology industry was stepping in where finance used to support the local economy, according to CNBC. Wall Street has in the past been integral to New York's recovery after … [Link]
WIRED » What’s Inside Industrial Epoxy? BPA and Somethin’ Garlicky
J-B Weld adhesive was invented by a truck mechanic as an alternative to torch welding. The post What's Inside Industrial Epoxy? BPA and Somethin' Garlicky appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Facebook has a new plan to bring cheap internet access to India
Facebook is launching a new scheme to bring cheap internet access to rural India, just months after net neutrality protestors blocked the company’s plan to provide free internet to millions in the country. The company is currently testing Express Wi-Fi in India. The service, according to Facebook, will allow people to buy fast, reliable and affordable data packages without shelling out … [Link]
Mashable » What happens when you hate a movie franchise you LOVE?
On this week's roundtable, Clint, Ti, Josh and Dustin talk about how forgiving you should be with your favorite TV shows and movie franchises. They try to decide when it's time to pull the plug and even when it’s time to plug it in the first place! Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tv Shows, Tv, Film, and Movies [Link]
Mashable » 'Spirited Away' as an 8-bit film is a nostalgic throwback
The 2001 animated feature Spirited Away tells the story of 10-year-old Chihiro Ogino's adventure as she enters the spirit world. Our CineFix series, 8 Bit Cinema, tells the anime film story, with an old-school flare. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Entertainment, Movies, Spirited Away, and Cinefix
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Slashdot » Computer Science Professor Mocks The NSA's Buggy Code
After performing hours of analysis, a computer science professor says he's "not impressed" by the quality of the recently-leaked code that's supposedly from an NSA hacking tool. An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: The professor, who teaches Software Vulnerability Analysis and Advanced Computer Security at the University of Illinois, Chicago, gripes about the cryptography operations employed in the code of an … [Link]
Mashable » This college-bound teen's mom made him a cardboard cutout of the family dog
Yeah, sure, we'll miss our families and stuff, but the worst part of leaving for college is bidding farewell to the family dog. Luckily, Jake Ostrowski doesn't have to. He's taking his family's golden retriever, Jesse, with him to Texas Tech this fall — in cardboard cutout form. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber's pup wears doggles while cruising in a boat Jake's … [Link]
Mashable » 'War Dogs' keeps our tails at the edge of our seats
Based on a true story, Jonah Hill and Miles Teller play young international arms dealers at the heels of some of the most shady dogs in the world. Read more…More about Mashable Video, War, Crime, Based On, and True Story
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Mashable » 'Spirited Away' told in the style of an old-school, 8-bit game
The 2001 animated feature Spirited Away tells the story of 10-year-old Chihiro Ogino's adventure as she enters the spirit world. Our CineFix series, 8 Bit Cinema, tells the anime film story, with an old-school flare. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ How Steven Spielberg created the 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' boulder masterpiece Usain Bolt flipbook perfectly captures … [Link]
Mashable » How Steven Spielberg created the 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' boulder masterpiece
Sure, it takes a lot to create a film with as much action as Raiders of the Lost Ark. But how did the filmmakers do it? This episode of our CineFix series, Art of the Scene, investigates. The 1981 film is a creation of two movie legends, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, who used some pretty creative techniques to capture … [Link]
Mashable » Uncover the filmmaking secrets behind 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
Sure, it takes a lot to create a film with as much action as Raiders of the Lost Ark. But how did the filmmakers do it? This episode of our CineFix series, Art of the Scene, investigates. The 1981 film is a creation of two movie legends, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, who used some pretty creative techniques to capture the … [Link]
Mashable » No, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 doesn't 'need' to be cheaper than iPhone
Samsung launched its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Note7, this week and I think it's the best smartphone on the planet right now. Yes, it's even better than the iPhone 6S Plus. The phone is beyond elegant (especially in Black Onyx) and insanely powerful, brandishes a beautiful 5.7-inch display, has the best smartphone cameras, boasts super-long battery life, is water-resistant, includes … [Link]
Mashable » 1990: When Mohawks took up arms to halt development on a burial ground
A Mohawk warrior stands triumphantly atop an overturned police vehicle after an effort to remove the Mohawk barricades failed.Image: Tom Hanson/APIn the summer of 1990, long-simmering tensions among the First Nations of Canada reached a flash point around the Kanesatake Mohawk reservation 30 miles west of Montreal.The reservation was surrounded by the town of Oka, which was preparing to build a … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon To Experiment With Part-Time Tech Teams
Elizabeth Weise, reporting from USATODAY: In an effort to lure hard-to-hire tech workers and possibly recast its reputation as a harsh workplace, Amazon plans to pilot a program of part-time teams composed entirely of employees putting in 30-hour weeks. The Seattle company will test using entire teams of engineers and tech staff who will all work 30 hours a week, … [Link]
Mashable » 7 can't-miss apps: Fake it for Pokémon Go, Cocoa Swaps, 'Ducky Fuzz' and more
With all the news about driverless cars, Tinder and No Man's Sky, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes a makeup swatch app for women of color, an app that gives you instant homework help and an extremely addictive … [Link]
Popular Science » Searching for Climate Signals in an Epic Flood
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Extensive computer modeling will be required to answer questions such as how climate change might have affected the path of Louisiana's devastating rain storm, but it’s… [Link]
Mashable » Olympics star Gabby Douglas is not defined by Rio's social media drama
The stormy highs and lows of life as an Olympics star hit Gabby Douglas in full force this month in Rio de Janeiro, her triumphs and tribulations alike compressed into just a few whirlwind days. The U.S. gymnastics squad dominated the team competition last week, helping 20-year-old Douglas earn her third career gold medal. But online and in the media, her … [Link]
WIRED » A Master of Umbral Moonshine Toys With String Theory
The physicist-mathematician Miranda Cheng is working to harness a mysterious connection between string theory, algebra, and number theory. The post A Master of Umbral Moonshine Toys With String Theory appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Security News This Week: Eddie Bauer Stores, Hotels and Hospitals Hacked
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Eddie Bauer Stores, Hotels and Hospitals Hacked appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 16 animals that are definitely not dogs
Oh, are you looking for dogs? You have come to the wrong place. You see, there are no dogs here. Not even one dog. All the dogs are elsewhere, and none of them are here. SEE ALSO: Nothing to see here, just some dogs enjoying an art exhibition If you're looking for dogs, please go somewhere else. Sure, there are lots … [Link]
Mashable » Pandora will soon start on-demand streaming
Pandora is moving ahead with its plan to compete with Spotify and Apple Music. The free, ad-funded internet radio service will launch on-demand streaming as soon as next month. The company is close to securing deals with major record labels that will allow it to introduce on-demand streaming, according to the Wall Street Journal. On-demand streaming represents a big change for … [Link]
Mashable » Spectacular color postcards of Istanbul, er, Constantinople circa 1890
The Yeni Cami by moonlight.Image: Library of CongressThese postcards of the capital (then known as Constantinople) of the Ottoman Empire at the close of the 19th century were produced using the Photochrom process. The technique applies layers of artificial color to a black and white image with surprisingly realistic results.Photochrom was developed in the 1880s by an employee of a Swiss … [Link]
Slashdot » Fedora 25 To Run Wayland By Default Instead Of X.Org Server
An anonymous reader writes: Fedora 25 will finally be the first release for this Linux distribution — and the first tier-one desktop Linux OS at large — that is going ahead and using Wayland by default. Wayland has been talked about for years as a replacement to the xorg-server and finally with the upcoming Fedora 25 release this is expected … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Store is now simply 'Apple,' company says
It’s called Apple, not the Apple Store. The Cupertino company has decreed that its chain of retail stores will now only be referred to thusly in what seems to be part of an ongoing attempt to rebrand them from shopping destinations to community gathering places of sorts. Apple's new flagship store in downtown San Francisco opened as simply "Apple Union Square" … [Link]
Mashable » 14 times British Olympians clearly won gold on Instagram
LONDON — Team GB athletes may have been busy winning a ton of medals at the 2016 Olympic Games, but that doesn't mean they haven't had time for a spot of social media too. SEE ALSO: 12 times British athletes were true heroes at the 2016 Olympic Games From slow motion power press-ups to cheeky selfies with Usain Bolt, we've rounded … [Link]
Slashdot » Astronauts Successfully Install Parking Spot At ISS
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: With more private spaceship traffic expected at the International Space Station in the coming years, two U.S. astronauts embarked on a spacewalk Friday to install a special parking spot for them. Americans Jeff Williams and Kate Rubins switched their spacesuits to internal battery power at 8:04 (1204 GMT) and floated outside the … [Link]
Mashable » You need these Pokémoji in your life
For the truly devoted Pokémon trainers/Instagrammers/texters, Pokémoji and Pokéstickers are here. While the emoji are not official and aren't available in app form, you can screenshot and send them to add some adorable flair to your texts. See all of the Pokémoji, created by Kévin Magalhaes and Laureen Minet, below: 
Image: Kévin Magalhaes and Laureen MinetTotally available in iTunes, however (sorry, Android users), … [Link]
Mashable » What mourning on Twitter can teach us about modern grief
For much of the 20th century, mourning the death of a loved one was a private affair in American culture. While grieving still remains hidden from view, researchers believe that social media may be drawing it back into the public realm in important ways. SEE ALSO: Why scientists think your social media posts can help prevent suicide Previous sociological research on … [Link]
Slashdot » Scammers Use Harvard Education Platform to Promote Pirated Movies
TorrentFreak reports: Spammers are using Harvard's educational sharing tool H2O to promote pirated movies. Thousands of links to scammy sites have appeared on the site in recent weeks. Copyright holders are not happy with this unintended use and are targeting the pages with various takedown notices. H2O is a tool that allows professors and students to share learning material in … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Owner in Autopilot Crash Won't Sue, But Car Insurer May
Dana Hull, reporting for Bloomberg: A Texas man said the Autopilot mode on his Tesla Model S sent him off the road and into a guardrail, bloodying his nose and shaking his confidence in the technology. He doesn't plan to sue the electric-car maker, but his insurance company might. Mark Molthan, the driver, readily admits that he was not paying … [Link]
Slashdot » Marijuana Provides More Pain Relief For Men Than Woman, Says Study
An anonymous reader quotes a report from PsyPost: Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) found that men had greater pain relief than women after smoking marijuana. In this study, the researchers analyzed data from two double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies looking at the analgesic effects of cannabis in 42 recreational marijuana smokers. After smoking the same amount of either an active … [Link]
WIRED » Mercedes’ New Concept Is a Maybach for the Electric Age
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept is nearly 20 feet long and packs a battery of swanky, futuristic features. The post Mercedes' New Concept Is a Maybach for the Electric Age appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Rio Olympics Are Where TV Finally Sees the Future
Time was, watching the Olympics just meant turning on your TV. That's changed—and there's no going back. The post The Rio Olympics Are Where TV Finally Sees the Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Usain Bolt's grand finale: A ninth Olympic gold
He came, he ran, he conquered once again. Usain Bolt triumphed in the men's 4 x 100-meter relay Friday, helping his Jamaican team mates cross the line in first position. The win marks the "triple triple" for Bolt, meaning he's won gold at the men's 100-meter, 200-meter and 4 x 100-meter relay three times in a row. Beijing, London and now … [Link]
WIRED » Oh You’ll Get Used to Robo-Cars—Uber Will Make Sure of It
Today, Uber finds itself in a position where it makes more sense to develop an interface that behaves like a trusty chauffeur than a co-pilot. The post Oh You’ll Get Used to Robo-Cars—Uber Will Make Sure of It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Is Funding a New Anti-Google Group
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Fortune: Oracle says it is funding a new non-profit called "Campaign for Accountability," which consists of a campaign called "The Google Transparency Project" that claims to expose criminal behavior carried out by Google. "Oracle is absolutely a contributor (one of many) to the Transparency Project. This is important information for the public … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED’s Latest HTTPS Update: We’re Almost There, Folks
WIRED still isn't at full HTTPS, but we're making good progress. The post WIRED's Latest HTTPS Update: We’re Almost There, Folks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The British Sports Car That Became Ford’s Famed GT40
The Lola Mk 6 is the little known basis for Ford's famed GT. The post The British Sports Car That Became Ford's Famed GT40 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Rolls Out $70-Per-Month Gigabit Internet Service In Chicago
An anonymous reader writes from a report via PC Magazine: Comcast is now offering Chicagoans gigabit internet speeds. PC Magazine reports: "Launched on Wednesday, the program uses DOCSIS 3.1 technology to deliver speeds up to 1Gbps over existing network infrastructure. DOCSIS 3.1 runs through standard cable connections already in place at your home or office. So Xfinity and Comcast Business … [Link]
WIRED » While You Were Offline: This Is What Happens When #TrumpExplainsMoviePlots
There was a trifecta of Trump news on the Internet this week. Also, things got stranger and stranger on Twitter. The post While You Were Offline: This Is What Happens When #TrumpExplainsMoviePlots appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » It is 2016. Someone tell the Olympics.
Someone needs to tell the International Olympic Committee about the world today. Tell it about the internet, social media, globalization and that the way we watch sports has changed. The Olympics is a global sporting event but the International (International!) Olympic Committee (IOC) seems intent on making it an affair you have to suffer through alone on your couch with all … [Link]
Mashable » Study says 'Harry Potter' fans less likely to vote Trump and J.K. Rowling loves it
Harry Potter readers in the U.S. have a lower opinion of Donald Trump than the general public, and that opinion worsens as they read more books. That's the verdict reached by a University of Pennsylvania professor in a study — Harry Potter and the Deathly Donald — that is set to be published in the American Political Science Association (APSA)'s Political … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Accuses T-Mobile of Violating Net Neutrality With Throttled Video
An anonymous reader writes: T-Mobile's new "unlimited" data plan that throttles video has upset the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), which accuses the company of violating net neutrality principles. The new $70-per-month unlimited data plan "limits video to about 480p resolution and requires customers to pay an extra $25 per month for high-definition video," reports Ars Technica. "Going forward, this will … [Link]
WIRED » Spinning Lovecraft Into a Feminist Dream Quest
Author Kij Johnson read H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands tales as a kid. When she grew up, she decided to write a Dreamlands story with a formidable female lead. The post Spinning Lovecraft Into a Feminist Dream Quest appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Man Behind Trump’s Bid to Finally Take Digital Seriously
Trump is finally spending serious money on a digital strategy—at least $8.4 million in July. And Brad Parscale is the guy he's counting on to make it work. The post The Man Behind Trump's Bid to Finally Take Digital Seriously appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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