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 » 7 things you didn't know about 'Trainspotting'
With a sequel set to release in 2017, CineFix created a list of the best hidden secrets behind the black comedy crime film, Trainspotting. Check out why the filmmakers relied on chocolate for a dirty aesthetic and classic films that inspired the look and feel of the urban setting. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Joey Bada$$ serves … [Link]
Slashdot » Turkish Journalist Jailed For Terrorism Was Framed, Forensic Report Shows
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Turkish investigative journalist Baris Pehlivan spent 19 months in jail, accused of terrorism based on documents found on his work computer. But when digital forensics experts examined his PC, they discovered that those files were put there by someone who removed the hard drive from the case, copied the documents, and then … [Link]
Mashable » NASA gets in touch with lost spacecraft for the first time in 2 years
For the first time in almost two years, NASA has re-established its connection with a long-lost spacecraft. On Sunday, NASA's 22 months of attempts to get back in touch with STEREO-B paid off when the Deep Space Network locked onto the satellite's signal. While this is great news for the space agency, STEREO-B isn't out of the woods yet. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Brush up on some 'Trainspotting' trivia before the sequel
With a sequel set to release in 2017, CineFix created a list of the best hidden secrets behind the black comedy crime film, Trainspotting. Check out why the filmmakers relied on chocolate for a dirty aesthetic and classic films that inspired the look and feel of the urban setting. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable … [Link]
Mashable » Louboutina is NYC's most fabulous and affectionate dog
If you've seen a particularly affectionate golden retriever walking around New York City, it was probably this dog. Louboutina, 5, turns heads when her human walks her. She happily stops to pass out hugs and hand-holds, brightening up the streets of New York. SEE ALSO: Dog elected for third term as mayor of Minnesota town Louboutina's human is Cesar Fernandez-Chavez, the … [Link]
WIRED » When Will Your Phone Get Android Nougat? It Might Be a While
Manufacturers and carriers aren't ready to give hard dates, but history suggests some phones will get updates first. The post When Will Your Phone Get Android Nougat? It Might Be a While appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Aluminum NES Maker Announces Smaller, Cheaper Analogue Nt Mini
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Polygon: Analogue, the company behind the aluminum NES known as the Analogue Nt, is releasing a smaller, less expensive version of its console this January. Known as the Analogue Nt mini, the new version of the long-sold out hardware will be 20 percent smaller and carry a lower price: $449. The original Analogue … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how Team Refugees fared at the Olympics
The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics are done and, amidst all the buzz about Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps, and, yes, Ryan Lochte, we don't want to overlook one storyline that's truly deserving of the attention: the first-ever team of refugees. SEE ALSO: Refugees create striking flag for their Olympic team It was a feel-good story that came out of the … [Link]
WIRED » Frank Ocean’s Boys Don’t Cry Is Already Going for Big Bucks on eBay
Prices currently range from $300 to $2,000 on the auction site. The post Frank Ocean's Boys Don't Cry Is Already Going for Big Bucks on eBay appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Christopher Darden says a new O.J. Simpson witness came forward last week
LOS ANGELES — Christopher Darden, the criminal lawyer who retreated from public life after O.J. Simpson's acquittal, says people are still coming forward about the 21-year-old case — including a woman who called him just last week to say she saw something that might've tipped the scales toward conviction. Darden has given precious few interviews in the past 20 years, but … [Link]
Slashdot » Cox Denies Liability for Pirating Subscribers, Appeals $25 Million Verdict
Cox Communications insists that it is not responsible for copyright infringements carried out by its subscribers, challenging the ruling by a Virginia federal jury late last year. The court had found Cox Communications guilty and had asked it to pay music publisher BMG Rights Management a sum of $25 in damages. TorrentFreak reports: The verdict was a massive victory for … [Link]
Mashable » Rio Olympics highlight TV's messy transition to digital
It was never going to be easy, but did it really have to be this hard? The Olympics have come to a close with NBC licking its wounds. The network has spent the past two weeks tirelessly defending itself from complaints about its broadcasts, its limited digital strategy and its falling ratings. Criticizing NBC's coverage is as much an Olympic tradition … [Link]
Mashable » Brussels uses 600,000 flowers to build stunning carpet bed of flowers
The 20th Anniversary of the flower carpet tradition in Grand Place of Brussels, Belgium was made up of 600,000 flowers and drew its design inspiration from Japanese representations of the beauty of nature. This year's creation was dedicated to celebrating 150 years of Japanese-Belgian friendship. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Travel Inspiration, Belgium, and Flowers [Link]
Mashable » Climate change could cost millennials trillions of dollars in lifetime income
Americans in their 20s and 30s could lose trillions of dollars in potential lifetime earnings as climate change disrupts the global economy and weakens U.S. productivity, according to a new report by NextGen Climate said. If countries fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the amount and pace of global warming, a 21-year-old college graduate today could lose $126,000 in … [Link]
Mashable » It's crunch time for Apple and the iPhone 7
People have been talking trash about Apple. They claim its best days are over. Its revenue engine, the iPhone, is slowing down and the company has no new ideas. The next big iPhone, the iPhone 7, which most people believe will arrive sometime in the next 60 days, will be a snooze fest of innovation. I think they’re wrong. I also … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Says LTE Can Still Offer Speeds Up To 1 Gbps
An anonymous reader writes from a report via DSL Reports: ATT CTO Andre Fuetsch said at a telecom conference last week that the company's existing LTE network should be able to reach speeds of 1 Gbps before the standard ultimately gets overshadowed by faster 5G tech. The new 5G technology isn't expected to arrive until 2020 at the earliest, so … [Link]
Popular Science » Parasitic Fungi Can Fuse A Nematode’s Gut Into One Cell
Science Making it easier to travel and infect new territory Certain parasitic fungi fuse together their host’s cells in order to multiply. [Link]
Mashable » ‘Her Story’ creators explain what their Emmy nomination means for LGBTQ community
Laura Zak, Angelica Ross and Katherine Fisher, creators and acrtresses of the YouTube series Her Story, discuss the thrill of earning an Emmy nomination, and the importance of the nod for the transgender community. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2bct7dD Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Transgender, Emmy Nominations, and Emmy Awards
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Mashable » Why Feyisa Lilesa's gesture was such a brave – and important – moment
To most spectators of the Olympic men's marathon Sunday, it looked like a standard gesture of jubilation from Ethiopia's Feyisa Lilesa as he crossed the line to win silver. But to anyone familiar with the political situation in Ethiopia, his arms aloft pose meant something much more brave and important: a defiant stance that could spell danger for him but has … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Lochte has now been dumped by four of his major sponsors
This was an especially bad Monday for Ryan Lochte. The popular swimwear brand Speedo dumped the U.S. Olympian after he finally admitted that he (sort of) lied about being robbed during a night out in Rio, Brazil. Since Speedo took the plunge to drop Lochte on Monday morning, his other sponsors including Ralph Lauren, Gentle Hair Removal and Airweave have one … [Link]
Mashable » Portable generator lets you use nature to charge your phone
Estream is a portable power generator that lets you charge your phone in nature by converting the energy from moving water into stored energy. The product has already exceeded it's goal on Kickstarter, proving it to be a favorite of nomads everywhere. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Green Energy, Smartphone, and Phone Charger [Link]
Mashable » How this vertical farm can grow millions of crops without soil or sunshine
The largest indoor vertical farm in the world can produce up to two million pounds of leafy greens every year. The technology allows crops to be grown without soil, sunshine or fertilizer, and could be a solution to the growing demand for food around the world. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Real Time, Us, and New Jersey
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Popular Science » For The First Time, Scientists Watched Brain Circuitry Work In Real-Time
Health First, you give a mouse a cookie For the first time, scientists viewed brain neurotransmitters moving and firing in real-time, shedding light on how our mental circuitry works. [Link]
Mashable » Daily fantasy sports return to New York
Daily fantasy sports are once again legal and available in New York. The state's gaming commission awarded temporary permits on Monday to five of the biggest daily fantasy companies — DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo, FantasyDraft and Draft — allowing them to resume operations in the state immediately. SEE ALSO: New York orders FanDuel and DraftKings to stop taking bets The announcement is … [Link]
Popular Science » Bacteria Are The Probable Cause Of Barnacles Sticking To Boats
Animals Battling biofouling with biology Transitioning to adulthood is a difficult time in anyone's life. But for some sea creatures, the transition requires being stabbed with the spear like appendage of a… [Link]
Popular Science » Man Has 40 Knives Extracted From Stomach
Health He swallowed them on purpose An Indian police officer underwent hours of surgery to remove 40 knives from his stomach—knives that he willingly and compulsively swallowed. [Link]
Popular Science » Army Tests War Robots In The Pacific
Military New tools for ancient jobs Soldier are preparing for war with robots. Let me rephrase. Soldiers are preparing for war, alongside robots. [Link]
Popular Science » NBA 2K17 Improves On Merging Sports Technicalities And Gameplay
Entertainment I like the way they dribble up and down the court I got a chance to sit down for a demo of NBA 2K17 last week and gained a bit of insight on how the changes actually affect gameplay. [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Finds 14,900 More Documents From Hillary Clinton's Email Server
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ABC News: The FBI uncovered nearly 15,000 more emails and materials sent to or from Hillary Clinton as part of the agency's investigation into her use of private email at the State Department. The documents were not among the 30,000 work-related emails turned over to the State Department by her attorneys in December … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver to Donald Trump: Drop out to teach America a lesson
John Oliver, of HBO's Last Week Tonight, really hopes Donald Trump's presidential bid has just been one big giant hoax. The late night host said he would welcome Trump on his show, but only if he would be making a speech saying that he would drop out. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hbo, Last Week Tonight, Donald Trump, and Real Time … [Link]
Mashable » So how much does it cost to buy an early Apple-1 computer?
One of the first Apple computers ever made is currently up for auction. A rare "Celebration" Apple-1 computer, which may have been built by Steve Jobs himself, is already going for more than $500,000 in an online auction with a few days left of bidding. SEE ALSO: 5 people Tim Cook calls for advice on running the biggest company in the … [Link]
Popular Science » Tiny Pygmy-Possums Can Smell Smoke And Move While Dormant
Animals Hibernating animals might sense fires in time to get to safety Pygmy-possums can smell smoke and begin to climb while in a state of torpor… [Link]
Mashable » Dog elected for third term as mayor of Minnesota town
Hopefully he has a human chief of staff. Duke the Great Pyrenees is the only dog that's ever been elected mayor in America, and he proudly serves the people of Cormorant, a tiny Western Minnesota town with about 1,000 residents. He was just reelected for his third year-long term. SEE ALSO: Touching farewell video for a husky will have you in … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Says There's 6 Million Unhappy DSL Users Left To Target
Karl Bode, writing for DSLReports: As we noted last week, cable is effectively demolishing phone companies when it comes to new broadband subscriber additions, and Comcast still says the company has plenty of room to grow. Comcast and Charter alone added 500,000 net broadband subscribers last quarter, while the nation's biggest telcos collectively lost 360,783 broadband users during the same … [Link]
Mashable » Visualizing July's astounding global temperature records
July set a rare temperature record during a year that is featuring off the charts warmth. The month was the warmest month of any month recorded since at least 1880, according to NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Japan Meteorological Agency. NASA found that July 2016 squeaked past the previous top three record warm months, which were each … [Link]
Mashable » The world's first international 'Overwatch' champions have been crowned
Rogue claimed Overwatch's first-ever international championship after defeating Reunited in the ESL Atlantic Showdown grand finals Sunday. SEE ALSO: Overwatch's growth in competitive gaming is not without speed bumps The Atlantic Showdown featured dozens of teams from North America and Europe battling for their piece of the $100,000 prize pool. Not only was this the first international Overwatch LAN tournament, it … [Link]
Mashable » Closing ceremony delayed because everyone wanted a Simone Biles' selfie
Everyone wants a selfie with Simone Biles' famous smile. In fact, so many of Biles' fellow Olympic athletes wanted to snap photos with her before the Games came to an end that their selfie-taking wound up delaying the entire Rio closing ceremony. SEE ALSO: Relatable athlete Simone Biles had a dramatic reaction to a bee attack 
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Slashdot » Linux Turns 25, Is Bigger and More Professional Than Ever
The Linux operating system kernel is 25 years old this month, ArsTechnica writes. It was August 25, 1991 when Linus Torvalds posted his famous message announcing the project, claiming that Linux was "just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu." From the article: But now, Linux is far bigger and more professional than Torvalds could have imagined. Linux … [Link]
Mashable » Ralph Lauren, Speedo drop Ryan Lochte following fake robbery claims
Olympic athlete Ryan Lochte continues to take heat after lying about being held up at gun-point by men dressed up as police in a gas station in Rio. Following the revelation, swimwear brand Speedo has dropped Lochte and Ralph Lauren also announced they won't be renewing their contract with the athlete as well. More details: http://on.mash.to/2bxMCzA Read more…More about Mashable Video, … [Link]
Mashable » Good news, everyone! Someone covered the 'Futurama' song with a loop pedal
Take a break from your Glagnar's Human Rinds and sink your teeth into this tasty cover of the Futurama theme song. Using a bass guitar, an electric cello and a synth, this Youtuber successfully recreates one of the coolest intro songs of all time. If he could get his hands on a Holophonor, we're pretty sure he could play that … [Link]
Mashable » 9 awesome things from Tokyo we want to see in the 2020 Olympics
After a very eventful couple of weeks, the 2016 Rio Olympics came to a close on Sunday, leaving us with an epic teaser for what's in store at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made his legendary entrance into the Rio Games through a green pipe dressed as Mario and the world collectively lost its mind. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » A lengthening crack is threatening to cause an Antarctic ice shelf to collapse
A large rift is widening across an increasingly fragile Antarctic ice shelf, scientists found. The crack is spreading across the Larsen C Ice Shelf at an increased rate, threatening to carve out an iceberg the size of Delaware while destabilizing a larger area of ice roughly the size of Scotland. When this iceberg calving event happens — no one knows exactly … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver tears down Ryan Lochte as no longer 'America’s favorite idiot'
Perhaps the tragedy of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte wasn't that he lied; it was that America's lovable doofus is no longer lovable. While John Oliver spent the majority of the Last Week Tonight episode tearing down charter schools, he was able to spare a moment for Lochte, suggesting that no one should be surprised at the Olympian's behavior after he's … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé graces us with enchanting behind-the-scenes 'Lemonade' photos
Beyoncé has bestowed a gift those of us who never had the privilege of signing an NDA from her legal team. She dropped nearly 100 behind the scenes photos from the making of Lemonade on her website today. Queen Bey frolics with a Boycott Beyoncé sign of her own, chugs whiskey straight from the bottle and wields a bow and arrow … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts' offers an early peek at the next game
Dark Horse Comics is cooking up a new book for The Legend of Zelda fans, and it's going to deliver an early taste of the series next game, Breath of the Wild. The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts offers a peek behind the scenes at Zelda's long history, with more than 400 pages containing concept art, promo materials and interviews … [Link]
Mashable » Future will perform at the VMAs
FutureHive, here's some news you can look forward to in the very near future. The MTV Video Music Awards are airing Sunday evening, and MTV announced today that Future will be performing at the awards show. SEE ALSO: Rihanna to receive 'Video Vanguard' award at VMAs Future, 32, is a platinum-selling artist from Atlanta who had three albums in the number … [Link]
Mashable » At $13.75 million, this is now the most expensive American car ever sold
There's a new reigning monarch for the most expensive American car ever sold at auction. And it's a modified British sports car with a Ford V8 under the hood. Go figure. The roundish blue shape you see above is the 1962 Shelby 260 Cobra "CSX 2000" — a.k.a the first Cobra from lionized car designer Carroll Shelby. It just fetched … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Raspberry Pi Founder and CEO Eben Upton a Question
It's been roughly five years since we last interviewed the founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi (Trading) Ltd., Eben Upton. Eben currently serves as a technical director and ASIC architect for Broadcom. He founded the Raspberry Pi Foundation in 2009 to develop and market a $25 microcomputer for education. He has also founded two successful mobile games and middleware companies, … [Link]
Mashable » Pills found at Prince's estate were counterfeit drugs containing fentanyl
Some of the pills taken from Prince's estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl — a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, an official close to the investigation said Sunday. The official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said nearly two dozen pills … [Link]
Mashable » USA basketball coach Monty Williams wins Olympics 6 months after shock of wife's death
“I still text her," Team USA men's basketball assistant coach Monty Williams said of his late wife in an interview with ESPN just before the 2016 Olympics began. "I still text her. I know she's not gonna answer but it's just part of what I do. I'll go outside at night and look up in the sky and just start talking … [Link]
Popular Science » Will This Paper Saw Blade Cut Through Wood?
Entertainment This could change the whole rock-paper-scissors equation Can a saw blade made of paper cut through stuff? We all know paper has some impressive capabilities if folded, but can the edge of a single sheet on a rotary motor work… [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' have happened: How 1 big blow got the Duffer brothers here
LOS ANGELES — When Netflix’s spooky sci-fi series Stranger Things became the talk of the summer, it seemed like sibling creators Matt and Ross Duffer arrived in the blink of an eye. Except for one thing … the Duffers didn’t come out of nowhere. In fact, they’ve been on my radar for nearly a decade, thanks to a mutual friend who … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Wants A 'Gliimpse' At Your Medical Records
Health It just bought a tiny health startup, which could have a big impact going forward Apple's latest acquisition may shed light on the future of its health software. The company just acquired Gliimpse, which lets users collect and share their own medical… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » SnapLogic Announces Additions to its Library of Connectors
SnapLogic, an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) provider, has announced the release of its Summer 2016 Elastic Integration Platform which includes new additions and updates to its library of connectors (called Snaps) and enhancements to the core platform. The release includes a new Hive Snap, new Teradata Snap, and enhanced encryption for the Hadooplex for increased data security. … [Link]
Popular Science » New Visualizations Show A Moon’s Trippy Path Through Saturn’s Rings
Space Those ripples are a normal feature of Daphnis’s orbit Two new visualizations by NASA software engineer Kevin Gill illustrate Saturn's moon Daphnis traveling through the planet's A ring. [Link]
WIRED » Android Nougat Proves How Good Google’s OS Already Is
Android’s in the spit-shining phase: It's mature and finished, but it could always be a little cleaner and prettier. The post Android Nougat Proves How Good Google's OS Already Is appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Begins Rolling Out Android 7.0 Nougat
An anonymous reader writes: Google today started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to existing Nexus devices via an over-the-air software update. This is a gradual rollout: The Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, and General Mobile 4G (Android One) will all be updated, but " it may take several weeks" before everyone gets the … [Link]
Mashable » A cosmic sprite dances through fire in new space image
An orange figure rises from a cosmic fire in a new image created using data collected by a telescope tasked with mapping the first light emitted in the universe. While the figure may look "sprite-like," according to the European Space Agency (ESA), it's actually a collection of dust filaments known as the Polaris Flare. The structure is about 10 light-years wide … [Link]
Popular Science » An Algorithm Made For Instagram Can Tell If Users Are Depressed
Health Depressed people's photos are bluer, grayer, and receive less likes Researchers from Harvard and the University of Vermont have built an algorithm that can determine whether a person is depressed based on their instagram posts. [Link]
Mashable » Facebook touts 1.5 billion interactions for its Rio Olympics coverage with Michael Phelps video as the crown jewel
While athletes went for the gold, Facebook achieved a new record of views and clicks for its own coverage of the Rio Olympics 2016. Facebook saw more than 1.5 billion interactions — likes, posts, comments and shares — related to the Olympics throughout the games. From Aug. 5 to 21, 277 million people participated in the conversation around the world, meaning … [Link]
Mashable » Minor league baseball player's grand slam smashed his own car's windshield
Hitting a grand slam is typically cause for celebration. However, it was bittersweet for minor league baseball player Brandon Thomas, who hit a baseball out of the stadium and straight into the front windshield of his own car. SEE ALSO: Innocent ice cream vendor takes foul baseball to the tush Thomas is an outfielder for the Gateway Grizzles, a minor league … [Link]
Popular Science » Companies Using Prison Labor Made Thousands Of Shoddy Helmets For American Troops
Military The lowest bidder did a bad job Bad helmets… [Link]
Mashable » Confused Volkswagen accidentally drives onto the roof of a Fiat
Some cars have a mind all of their own. Drivers in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland, were startled to find a Volkwagen resting atop a Fiat 500 on Sunday. The heavy car was quietly — and dangerously — suspended between between the Fiat's roof and a wall on Southpark avenue. SEE ALSO: Sorry, driverless cars are not in your near … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel's new Iron Man will be called…
By now, every comic book fan (and enraged Internet troll) knows that classic Iron Man Tony Stark will be passing his mantle down to a new hero in the Marvel comics: MIT student Riri Williams. And now we know what her superhero codename will be. Ironheart. 
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Popular Science » SpaceX Put Its First Landed Rocket On Display Outside Its Headquarters
Space Something big stands in Hawthorne The first rocket to come home safely is also the first to be put on permanent public display:… [Link]
Popular Science » Community In Alaska Votes To Relocate Because Of Climate Change
Environment For at least the second time The Alaskan city of Shishmaref is located on a small island north of the Bering Strait, and is home to over 500 people who would like the community to move. [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Reminds Us That You Can't Make People Use an App They Don't Want
Samsung has announced that it will be discontinuing Milk Music on September 22. The announcement comes a year after the South Korean technology conglomerate shuttered Milk Video, another service that didn't receive the traction Samsung was hoping. Peter Kafka, writing for Recode: It's true that you can't get media/apps/services to customers without access to a platform. But control of the … [Link]
Mashable » Frank Ocean's little brother had the best post-album tweets
Social media platforms have been flooded with reactions to the release of Frank Ocean's highly anticipated album and pop-up shops, but the singer's own family members take the cake for the best insight into the process and release of Blonde. Ryan Breaux, aka @boysdontcryann, happens to be the little brother of the singer, and following the release of the album and … [Link]
Popular Science » Science Shows That Men Who Eat Salads Smell More Attractive To Women
Science Step away from the bagels Researchers set out to find whether foods rich in carotenoids, a pigment shown to increase skin tone attractiveness, would also give body odor a boost. [Link]
Mashable » Sir Ian McKellen turned down $1.5 million to officiate wedding as Gandalf
Officiating a wedding a serious responsibility, best left to religious officials, close friends and fictional wizards. Sir Ian McKellen, best known for playing Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, was offered $1.5 million to officiate Sean Parker's wedding as the wizard, The Daily Mail reports. Parker, a billionaire who founded Napster and was Facebook's first president, first made the offer … [Link]
Mashable » Google's battery saving Android Nougat update is rolling out now
Google is now starting to roll out the next version of Android. Android 7.0 Nougat, which brings better battery life, new multitasking features and a bunch of new emoji, is now starting to roll out to Nexus devices. The first devices to get the update will be Google's Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and General Mobile 4G handsets as well … [Link]
Mashable » A new web series on Elizabeth Banks' WhoHaha platform features stay-at-home moms getting high
LOS ANGELES — WhoHaha is getting high-larious. The Elizabeth Banks comedy platform launched a new series Monday about stay-at-home moms who accidentally reveal their love for smoking weed. Cannabis Moms Club, from female comedy troupe Quiet Duke, marks WhoHaha's first exclusive distribution deal. Show creators Kai Collins and Deena Adar — who met in an improv class at The Groundlings in … [Link]
Mashable » KFC's fried chicken-scented sunscreen sounds truly terrible
If the smell of hot meat mixed with body odor is your ideal scent du jour, KFC has the product for you. The fast food retailer introduced its Extra Crispy Sunscreen on Monday, an SPF 30 cream that's purported to smell just like fried chicken. SEE ALSO: How to stop your friend from incessantly taking food Instagrams Who would spend money … [Link]
Mashable » Badass Scottish penguin promoted to the rank of Brigadier
LONDON — Unless you happen to be a king, a knight and a brigadier, the penguin pictured above is officially more important than you. On Monday, king penguin Sir Nils Olav received a visit at Edinburgh Zoo from the King of Norway's Guard. SEE ALSO: Badass sheep promoted to lance corporal in the British Army If you're wondering why this particular … [Link]
Mashable » Teacher absolutely nails it with new homework policy
The war against homework has begun. A massive pile of homework after a long day at school is enough to make any kid go insane. Even the best students will half-ass their way through their take-home work. One teacher has had enough. SEE ALSO: Parents everywhere will get this mom's back-to-school photoshoot 
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Geek Culture » Visualising gravity with a spandex sheet!
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Mashable » 'Kidnap' looks like Halle Berry's version of 'Taken'
Halle Berry is about to have her Liam Neeson-in-Taken moment based on this debut trailer for Kidnap. Berry stars as a distraught mom whose son disappears from an amusement park after he's hustled into a license plate-less car. She chases the fleeing vehicle, but alas, it wouldn't be much of a movie if things ended there. At first Berry visits … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Is Changing Its Look — and Asking the Internet For Feedback
Megan Geuss, writing for ArsTechnica: Mozilla is trying a rebranding. Back in June, the browser developer announced that it would freshen up its logo and enlist the Internet's help in reaching a final decision. The company hired British design company Johnson Banks to come up with seven new "concepts" to illustrate the company's work. The logos rely on vibrant colors, … [Link]
Popular Science » Who Hacked The NSA?
Technology The mystery behind the identity of the Shadow Brokers, an eight-foot-tall alien, and the diplomatic chess game surrounding a 234 MB leak Last week, a group called the "Shadow Brokers" stole 234 megabytes of data from the NSA. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mouse’s body made entirely transparent to reveal nervous system
A technique that shrinks a dead body and makes it see-through could enable us to inspect human brains and bodies in greater detail than ever before [Link]
New Scientist – News » The mission to find the world’s rarest cat in jungles of Java
A search party is headed to the Indonesian island to look for critically endangered Javan fishing cat, unique amongst felines in its semi-aquatic lifestyle [Link]
New Scientist – News » Calcium dementia link is reminder of the dangers of supplements
An increased risk of dementia in some women taking calcium warns us that supplements marketed as a quick fix for health may not be benign, says Clare Wilson [Link]
Mashable » Old lady swatting at a cat ends up in Photoshop battle
We all have that relative who gets annoyed with the cat. This timeless photo of an old woman shooing away a cat was originally posted onto Reddit by user kaasett, who claims this is an action shot of his mother stopping her cat from eating the tomato plants. But the battle scene soon found its way onto the Photoshop Battles subreddit. … [Link]
Mashable » Japan's prime minister, dressed as Super Mario, stole the show at the Rio finale
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot to online stardom after his brief appearance during the Olympic closing ceremony. Japan will host the next Summer Olympics in 2020. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Rio Olympics 2016, Rio 2016, Rio Olympics 20, and Rio Olympics
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Mashable » This 'Pokémon Go' stampede in Taiwan is terrifying
Pokémon Go isn't cute anymore. When the game first came out, the app was praised for getting people out of the house, exercising and meeting new people. But stampedes in the streets show a much darker side of things. A new clip out of Taipei, Taiwan, this week claims to show a group of what seems like thousands of people … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple, Samsung Capture All Of Industry's Smartphone Profits
Continuing to operate on razor thin margins, smartphone manufacturers other than Samsung and Apple are bleeding money. Apple accounted for 75 percent of the smartphone's profits in the second quarter this year, down from 90 percent a year ago, according to Canaccord Genuity. Samsung, which has reported strong sales thanks to its Galaxy S7 series of smartphones, accounted for more … [Link]
Mashable » 7 careers that don’t require a traditional office
Think your only career options involve sitting at a desk in an office? Think again. When it comes to many professions, offices are outdated. People simply don’t need a brick-and-mortar headquarters for their jobs, and are better served working remotely, wherever that may be. Here are just seven of the many career options that you can get … [Link]
Popular Science » Large Tyrannosaurus rex Skull Found In Montana
Animals One of 15 in the world The dinosaur is nicknamed the "Tufts-Love" Tyrannosaurus rex after the two volunteers who found the fossil, Jason Love and Luke Tufts. [Link]
Mashable » This voice-controlled speaker promises better sound than Amazon Echo
Amazon’s Echo made controlling music with your voice easy-peasy, but its sound quality could be a lot better. Enter Whyd, an Apple-esque voice-controlled speaker that claims to offer better sound than the Echo, though it lacks all of the smart home functionality of Amazon's product. Its speaker promises louder, clearer omnidirectional sound through its four 40mm full-range drivers, 100mm subwoofer and … [Link]
Popular Science » Space Station Crew Could Soon Be Down One Cosmonaut
Space Money's tight for the Russian space agency There could soon be one less ticket to the space station for cosmonauts, as the Roscosmos program looks for ways to cut costs. [Link]
Popular Science » A Brain Injection Of DNA Could Help Control Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Health Gene therapy would make drugs effective longer Voyager Therapeutics is developing a form of gene therapy that could make drugs that have lost their edge work again in people with advanced Parkinson’s. [Link]
Mashable » Speedo drops Ryan Lochte after fake robbery tale
The swimwear brand Speedo has dumped U.S. Olympian Ryan Lochte. It comes after the swimmer somewhat admitting he lied about a robbery during a night out in Rio, Brazil. Lochte had said he was robbed at gunpoint while traveling in a taxi early Sunday morning with three USA Swimming teammates. After a lengthy investigation, it turns out he was in an … [Link]
Mashable » Helpful grandson is not ashamed of his grandma's underwear
As a kid, there's nothing more enjoyable than trying on your grandparents clothes — even, sometimes, their lingerie. This very helpful grandson couldn't have a better time washing his grandparents' laundry (And no, this grandson is not available for hire). As he sorts through his grandparents clothes, he finds his grandmother's panties. But instead of recoiling in disgust, this kid … [Link]
Mashable » Brutal laser tag saga tells of kids vs. grown ups in a Yelp review
Yelp is an endless stream of customer experiences. Every now and then you get a truly entertaining story. In May, Yelper GT W. left a hilarious review of Asheville’s Fun Depot, which details his experience playing laser tag with his two friends. It should be noted, all three men were fully grown adults. SEE ALSO: Tituss Burgess' gloriously scathing Yelp review … [Link]
Mashable » Guys, your Harambe memes are making the Cincinnati Zoo sad
Normally it would be nice for people to still be honoring a gorilla three months after his death. However, most of the Harambe tributes are coming via meme. The internet is still consistently flooded with petitions and tweets (mostly sarcastic) protesting the gorilla's death. Well, The Cincinnati Zoo's director has had enough. He commented on the Harambe memes this morning, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Activists Call For General Strike On the Tor Network
Reader derekmead writes: Some Tor users are very unhappy with the way the project has been run in recent months, and are calling for a blackout on September 1st. They are asking users to not use Tor, for developers to stop working on Tor, and for those who run parts of the network's infrastructure to shut it down. The disgruntled … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Create See-Through Rodents For Brain Science
Science A new technique to turn bodies transparent could help scientists map entire nerve cell pathways A new technique can now turn the entire bodies of small animals transparent, allowing scientists to trace the paths of nerve cells and blood vessels from nose to tail. [Link]
Mashable » Adele kissed a dog wearing an Adele shirt while onstage
Adele has brought young fans onto the stages of her tour, folks to sing along with her and even Adele impersonators. But the singer kicked things up a notch when she invited a furry fan to join her on stage during her eighth sold out show in Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: Chelsea Peretti parodies Adele's apology video, totally nails it Casper … [Link]
Mashable » The Olympics delivered a plethora of hilarious news bloopers
The Rio Olympics may be over, but the games keep on giving. While most who watch the Olympics are interested in the sports, the constant live broadcasting from news outlets created an entertaining alternative: news bloopers. Thanks to YouTube channel NewsBeFunny, you can watch every fail, blooper and hilarious moment from the live Rio broadcast in one place. Eight year … [Link]
Mashable » Anyway, here's Matthew McConaughey's obscure YouTube Channel
Matthew McConaughey: Hollywood A-lister, Oscar winner and now, YouTube star. Much like Jenna Marbles or Cameron Dallas, Matthew McConaughey is also something of a hip, young internet sensation in his own right. SEE ALSO: Alright, Ryan Lochte and Matthew McConaughey are hanging at the Olympics McConaughey uploaded his first YouTube video two years ago, but the channel only started gaining … [Link]
Mashable » Eight year old's video of her stuffed bear is so cute it will make you sick
For over a century, artists everywhere have tried to understand the secret lives of bears. Eight-year-old Grace decided to tackle the tricky subject in her latest stop motion animation video, "A Day in the Life of Beary." Yes, you read that correctly: according to her YouTube channel, this is an eight year old girl, and she is spending her leisure … [Link]
Mashable » 5 under-the-radar movies to watch on Netflix
When you think of Netflix these days, you probably think of awesome original series such as House of Cards, Stranger Things and Narcos. But Netflix is also home to a vast collection of movies — some of which you probably haven't seen. There are so many hidden gems to be found in Netflix's library of titles, we thought you could use … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Demos Kaby Lake 7th Gen Core Series Running Overwatch At IDF
Reader MojoKid writes: Intel unveiled a number of new product innovations out at IDF last week, but the company also stuck to its core product march by teasing its next gen Core series processor. Kaby Lake is the follow-up product to current, 6th Generation Skylake-based Core processors. With Kaby Lake, Intel is adding native support for USB 3.1 Gen 2, … [Link]
WIRED » Stephen King’s Batman Story and 4 More Podcasts You Must Hear
Political satire, stalkers, and the Voodoo Queen of Manchac Swamp. The post Stephen King's Batman Story and 4 More Podcasts You Must Hear appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Exclusive: Marvel’s New Iron Man Will Be Known as … Ironheart!
We knew that Riri Williams would taking over for Tony Stark, but we didn't know her name—until now. The post Exclusive: Marvel's New Iron Man Will Be Known as … Ironheart! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Apple and Google Are Teaming Up to Kill Robocalls Forever
Tech giants have formed a "strike team" to take down robocallers. Will it work? The post Apple and Google Are Teaming Up to Kill Robocalls Forever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Friendship between baby otter and lion cub proves anything is possible
It's not every day that a baby otter and lion cub play around together. In fact, it's mostly impossible due to the differences in their habitats. And so, we should be extremely thankful that the Miami Zoological Wildlife Foundation has gifted us with a video of the two species hanging out. Their friendship, while adorable, also makes a striking case … [Link]
Mashable » Kobe Bryant's next move: Venture capital
Just months after officially retiring from the NBA, Kobe Bryant has a new game. Bryant is set to announce the formation of a $100 million fund for investing in technology, media and data companies, according to various media reports. Bryant is teaming up with venture capitalist Jeff Stibel for a new firm that will be called Bryant Stibel. The fund is … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony To Debut Two New PlayStation 4 Consoles Next Month, Says WSJ
An anonymous reader writes: Sony could be about to announce two new PlayStation 4 consoles, according to the Wall Street Journal. Both units are set to be introduced next month, people familiar with the matter told the newspaper. The upgraded console outlined by the company earlier this year, capable of outputting 4K-resolution graphics, could be joined by a slimmed-down, cheaper … [Link]
Mashable » How to stop your friend from incessantly taking food Instagrams
Think twice before you take your next food Instagram photo. Like this young woman finding just the right angle for her delicious pasta, you've probably just wanted to take a nice picture of your meal before actually eating it. However, not only are your Instagram followers not as interested in what you're eating as you are, the same goes for … [Link]
Mashable » Apple acquires medical record startup Gliimpse as latest step to visualize personal health data
Apple wants to improve how medical records look and are shared. To do so, the iPhone maker has acquired Gliimpse, a personal health data startup, Fast Company reported Monday. Based in Silicon Valley, Gliimpse offers a platform for patients and medical professionals to manage health records. These virtual profiles can include documents, photos and journal entries, and can be saved as … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the strangest 'Stranger Things' star lose all her hair
While most Stranger Things fans can agree that no one's fashion sense was more tragic than Barb's, Eleven's distinctive hairdo was hard to miss. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' as an '80s sitcom is far less strange than you'd expect The young actress who played Eleven, Mille Bobby Brown, bravely shaved her head for the role. And while that was old news … [Link]
Mashable » Creative guy uses a game of 'Heads Up' to propose to his girlfriend
Heads up! You just found your game night partner for life. YouTuber blasterboy1995 used the game Heads Up to propose to his girlfriend, Hanna, using verbal and visual clues like "roses" and "slow dance" to build up to the big question. The creative proposal style has been seen on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as well. Can you guess her response? … [Link]
Mashable » You probably won't see this cute capybara diver at the next Olympics
Capybaras may love the water, but you might not see them on the high dive any time soon. However, despite his limitations, this seven-year-old capy named Dobby is still working on his diving technique. Though he is still a little less than graceful when plopping into the water, we still think his form is 10 out of 10. Keep at … [Link]
Mashable » Khal Drogo reunites with 'Game of Thrones' creators in Ireland
LONDON — Even though it's been years since he was actually in the show, Khal Drogo was such an epic Game of Thrones character that his memory is still fresh. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams shares photo all Stark fans will appreciate And just to make us that little bit more nostalgic, the bearded Dothraki — or rather … [Link]
Mashable » Fascinating MIT research gives a new way to interact with future videos
In the real world, we get to know something by touching and feeling the objects. The same isn't possible on video — yet. In MIT PhD candidate Abe Davis's dissertation, he explains how he's trying to change that and introduce tactile input into videos. He is working to mimic real movement through filming "vibrations." A Reddit user posted the video on … [Link]
Mashable » Waaay too early look at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
Before they even began, the Summer Olympics in Rio were plagued by concerns over pollution, political unrest and the Zika virus. Then, Usain Bolt flashed a smile, Simone Biles leapt into our hearts and Michael Phelps won his 28th medal — prompting us to remember why we get so excited for the Olympics in the first place. (There were a few … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram passes 1 billion Android installs
Instagram has reached 1 billion app installs on the Google Play store, Android Police has noticed. This makes the photo sharing app the fourth Facebook-owned app to reach the milestone, after Facebook itself, WhatsApp and Messenger. SEE ALSO: Instagram's new event channels will help you find concerts and sports videos The number does not accurately reflect the number of users, as … [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Peretti parodies Adele's apology video, totally nails it
LONDON — Chelsea Peretti wants you all to know that she's really sorry. In a series of videos that parody the apology posted by Adele after she had to cancel a gig due to sickness last week, Peretti expresses her deepest regrets that she won't be appearing on social media until "most likely tomorrow or even later tonight". SEE ALSO: Netflix … [Link]
Mashable » Dutiful dog collects mail, even if there is no mail to collect
Nothing gets in the way of this dog's job. Nothing. An adorable golden retriever in Brisbane, Australia, named Pippa is dedicated to taking in the daily mail for her humans. The only issue is that some days there isn't any mail to take in. SEE ALSO: Trustworthy human proves his reliability with a doggie trust fall Luckily, the friendly mailman, Martin … [Link]
Mashable » Photo of Olympic boxers squaring off shows importance of weight classes
LONDON — Growing up, my dad would always tell me, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog." A nice sentiment, but a photo shared on Twitter of Irish light flyweight boxer Paddy Barnes squaring up to British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua suggests that it's probably best not to take … [Link]
WIRED » No, the Seafloor Didn’t Grow Hair. Those Are Eels
Some things just aren't supposed to have hair. Patrick Stewart, for instance, or hairless chihuahuas. And definitely not the ocean floor. The post No, the Seafloor Didn't Grow Hair. Those Are Eels appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Notebook 7 Spin is a powerful laptop designed to stay put
When you think of a laptop, what attributes come to mind? Portable and powerful are my top two. Now, forget at least one part of that equation while I tell you about Samsung’s Notebook 7 Spin. For starters, it has a huge 15.6-inch touchscreen display, weighs five pounds, and is 0.78-inches thick. Clearly, it’s the exact opposite of portable. The last … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver has a plan to seal Donald Trump's place in history
Some people become legends by winning, and some people become legends by quitting. At least, that's what John Oliver hopes will happen with Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: Nude Donald Trump statues are popping up places and people are loving it On Last Week Tonight, the host presented a plan to help seal Trump's place in history, not as the bright … [Link]
Mashable » These Irish women live-tweeted their journey for an abortion for an important reason
LONDON — A woman who live-tweeted her journey from the Republic of Ireland to Manchester, UK, to obtain an abortion has received an outpouring of support on social media from celebrities and members of the public. SEE ALSO: Something remarkable happened when this abortion rights mural was painted over The woman — accompanied by a friend, and posting via the handle … [Link]
New Scientist – News » China’s drive to clean up its coal power, one plant at a time
A visionary engineer, Feng Weizhong, plans to reduce the country’s carbon footprint with cleaner-burning technologies, and he is designing its cleanest coal plant yet [Link]
Slashdot » Massachusetts Will Tax Ride-Sharing Companies To Subsidize Taxis
Massachusetts will tax ride-sharing services — 20 cents for each ride — with 25% of the money raised going into a special fund for the taxi industry (according to an article shared by schwit1 ). Reuters reports: Ride services are not enthusiastic about the fee. "I don't think we should be in the business of subsidizing potential competitors," said Kirill … [Link]
Mashable » Kids recreate ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and it’s just as childish
The Atlanta girls are back for the final episode of our series, The Real Housekids. Fight faces come out in a battle that gets close to the level of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao when someone brings up money. Nene jumps in as the peacemaker, but it still escalates to a shouting match in a language we can't even understand. Dog with … [Link]
WIRED » Want More Accurate Polls? Maybe Ask Twitter
A solution to an outmoded polling system might be to see how Twitter's feeling. The post Want More Accurate Polls? Maybe Ask Twitter appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Surprising Partnerships that Rule Pop Culture
Everything we watch on TV or see in theaters is the product of more partnerships than we can even keep track of—but that didn't stop us from trying. The post The Surprising Partnerships that Rule Pop Culture appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Samsung to start selling refurbished phones, report says
Starting as early as next year, customers will be able to buy a refurbished, high-end Samsung smartphone, according to Reuters, which quotes sources familiar with the matter. Under the program, phones returned by customers who signed up for the one-year upgrade program will be offered at lower prices. SEE ALSO: Is Samsung's Galaxy Note7 really the best phone? The report doesn't … [Link]
Mashable » The Irish Redhead Convention will make you wish you were ginger too
LONDON — The land of Gingerdom is a place, and Andy O’Neill from Kilkenny and Emma Ni Chearuil from Galway have been crowned its newest King and Queen. SEE ALSO: What your favorite celebrities would look like as redheads Now in its seventh year, the Irish Redhead Convention attracts thousands of redheads to the Irish village of Crosshaven to celebrate "all … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: High Performance iOS Apps – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "High Performance iOS Apps" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-08-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Welsh girl perfectly sums up the dark irony of the internet in 2 images
LONDON — A Welsh girl has shared two images on Twitter that show the dark side of being a woman on the internet — and the irony of how women are treated on social media. SEE ALSO: Scottish crime writer shuts down sexist troll in the best possible way Catrin Williams took to Twitter on Friday to share the following two … [Link]
WIRED » Airplane Tires Don’t Explode on Landing Because They Are Pumped!
They’re like the tires on your car—but way stronger. The post Airplane Tires Don’t Explode on Landing Because They Are Pumped! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside the Crazy ‘Sport’ Where Rich Kids Drift and Crash SUVs
The rules of hajwalah are easy to understand, if not execute. The more reckless you are, the better. The post Inside the Crazy 'Sport' Where Rich Kids Drift and Crash SUVs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Kanye's Pablo pop-up in Singapore drew hundreds who queued overnight
SINGAPORE — You knew that hype would draw a crowd, especially here in Singapore. Over the weekend, Kanye West opened a pop-up store carrying his Pablo merchandise, and the lines formed accordingly around the block from the wee hours of Friday morning. The store here at Suntec City opened from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday to Sunday, and queues started … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling slams homophobic comments about Tom Daley in 1 tweet
LONDON — J.K. Rowling has shut down a "UK-based prayer and lobby group" on Twitter after they published a homophobic tweet aimed at Olympic diver Tom Daley. SEE ALSO: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter On Saturday evening, Daley was knocked out of the 10m platform dive in the semi-final round. A short while later, Christian Voice … [Link]
Mashable » NASA just made a very important step toward getting humans to Mars
They just finished a successful test run of the rocket engine required to launch us into deep space. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Rocket Engine, Deep Space, Mars, and Space [Link]
Mashable » Sony will deliver high-end and standard PlayStation 4 models in September
Sony’s anticipated high-end PlayStation 4 will hit the market in September, together with a standard version, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing unnamed sources. The industry has been buzzing about rumours of a souped-up PlayStation 4 gaming console for most of this year, since around March. Codenamed "Neo", Sony confirmed its plans to build the console in June, and the machine … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of tourists flock to opening of world's tallest and longest glass bridge
After several "safety tests" that involved smashing the bridge with sledgehammers and driving an SUV over it, the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon bridge in China finally opened to the public over the weekend. SEE ALSO: Chinese couple ties the knot in a hammock suspended 180 meters in the air On Saturday, almost 8,000 tourists went down to the site for a chance … [Link]
Slashdot » Group Wants To Shut Down Tor For a Day On September 1
An anonymous reader writes: An internal group at the Tor Project is calling for a full 24-hour shutdown of the Tor network to protest the way the Tor Project dealt with the Jake Applebaum sexual misconduct accusations, and because of recent rumors it might be letting former government agents in its ranks. Two Tor members, also node operators, have shut … [Link]
Slashdot » Four Code Bootcamps Are Now Eligible For Government Financial Aid
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp notes a pilot program for improving computer science education which includes financial aid for students at four code bootcamps: In this week's Hack Education Weekly News, Audrey Watters writes, "The US Department of Education has selected eight higher ed institutions and eight 'non-traditional providers' that will work as partners to pilot the DoE's new EQUIP experiment, … [Link]
Mashable » The runners who helped each other up in Rio got sportsmanship awards
They may have not won the race, but there's no doubt that distance runners Abbey D'Agostino and Nikki Hamblin have won plenty of hearts at the Rio Olympics. New Zealander Hamblin and D'Agostino from the U.S. both fell after being tripped during a heat of the women's 5000 metre race on Aug. 16. In a stunning display of sportsmanship, both athletes … [Link]
Mashable » Downloading torrents in India could land you in jail for 3 years
No country for torrent downloaders. SEE ALSO: India blocks access to 857 porn websites in latest online crackdown The Indian government is once again taking a strong stand against online piracy. Several internet service providers in the country are warning users about extreme repercussions for downloading copyright infringing content from objectionable websites. According to a government order displayed on some blocked … [Link]
Mashable » Uber facing massive $6.3 million bill in back taxes in Taiwan
It’s tough times for Uber in Taiwan, as the company possibly faces a massive $6.3 million tax bill there. The government has reportedly asked the U.S. ride-sharing firm to pay up in back taxes owed since it entered the market in 2013, reports Reuters. SEE ALSO: Uber drivers are under criminal investigation in Finland Uber had not previously been liable for … [Link]
Mashable » Who would have won in Rio, if populations and GDPs were counted?
The Rio 2016 Olympics have drawn to a close and we're left to ponder who actually won. We know who officially won, but winners come in many forms. Officially the medal tally has the United States nestled firmly in first place, followed by Great Britain in second and China rounding up podium in third. But you're forgetting one thing, United States, … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese soap dispenser pushes out foam in the shape of a perfect rose
Japan strikes again with its innovativeness. This innocuous-looking facial foam dispenser pushes out soap in the shape of a perfect rose with each press. SEE ALSO: A girl misused a bath oil and now she's bright pink The product from Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo apparently hasn't hit shelves yet — it comes out Sep. 1. While it was first announced in … [Link]
Mashable » Jabronis set crocodiles loose in a school and now police are after them
Some parts of Australia's Top End are teaming with crocodiles, but throwing a few into a school is going to get you in a lot of trouble. Northern Territory police are on the search for four men who were captured on CCTV footage breaking a window of a school's administration off, then let off three saltwater crocodiles into the area. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong netizens rage over Hollywood film 'Arrival' poster blunder
Uh oh. It looks like promotion for Denis Villeneuve's latest sci-fi blockbuster Arrival is off to a rough start in Asia. The Paramount-distributed movie which stars Hollywood heavyweights Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker and Jeremy Renner released several posters on the movie's Facebook page on Tuesday, but an error on one of them has aggravated Hong Kong netizens. SEE ALSO: Amy Adams … [Link]
Mashable » These Pokémon burgers are almost too freaking adorable to even eat
Pokémon is so hot right now, but where have all the food dedications been at? Don't worry, now there's Pokéburgers: Pikachu, Bulbasaur and Charmander, but in freaking adorable and delicious-looking burger form. SEE ALSO: You need these Pokémoji in your life It's the creation of Down-N-Out, a restaurant run by a group called Hashtag Burgers in Sydney, Australia. Hungry trainers won't … [Link]
Mashable » Dog with human hands eats pasta and vegetables in glorious video
Chef Dog, also known as Boat Dog, has had a rough day sailing, so he sits down to a hearty meal of pasta and vegetables. Chef Dog has human hands and prefers to rub the plain pasta all over his face rather than consume it. He also appears to enjoy broccoli a little bit too much. This bizarre, yet captivating … [Link]
Mashable » Student slams short skirt, make-up and selfie rules in 'porn ring' school
A high school student attending a school named in a recent "pornography ring" scandal has hit back at her school's short skirt ban in a passionate online video. Fifteen-year-old Faith Sobotker attends Kambrya College in Melbourne, Australia, where it's alleged girls were told to cease wearing short skirts to "protect their integrity," as well as to stop wearing make-up and refrain … [Link]
Slashdot » Group Wants To Shut Down Tor For a Day On September 1
An anonymous reader writes: An internal group at the Tor Project is calling for a full 24-hour shutdown of the Tor network to protest the way the Tor Project dealt with the Jake Applebaum sexual misconduct accusations, and because of recent rumors it might be letting former government agents in its ranks. Two Tor members, also node operators, have shut … [Link]
Mashable » This is how how people watched the Olympics around the world
As the 2016 Rio Olympics comes to a close, it is a good time to remember the beauty of a truly global offline event: the joy of watching the television with family, friends, random strangers or coming together with your countrymen to cheer on your team. While Olympians competed during the last 17 days, fans around the world gathered in convenience … [Link]
Mashable » Fiji's stars of Rio return home to a hero's welcome and seas of blue
Thousands of people have lined the streets of Fiji's capital Suva to welcome home the island nation's gold medal-winning rugby 7s team. SEE ALSO: Team Fiji had the most powerful reaction to their first gold medal win In honour of the victory, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama not only declared a national holiday, he extended it so the celebrations could continue. The … [Link]
Mashable » Shop owner wants $6K from Kanye West after sweary pop up experience
You’d hope Kanye West's 21 pop-up stores would be spreading only love and joy across the world over the weekend, with shoppers lining up to get that sweet The Life of Pablo merch. But there was no love, joy or happiness for stationery shop owner Charlotte Knightley of Melbourne, Australia, who took to a Yeezy fan page on Facebook (since he … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Night Of' episode 7 keeps us guessing, though not in a good way
So much happened in the penultimate episode of The Night Of. Everything is running along smoothly and all of the characters seem to have found a groove within their own particular lots. Chandra has taken the lead in the trial. Naz deepened his involvement in prison. Naz's parents have committed to their sad fate. John Stone continues to build his own … [Link]
Mashable » Shout out to these perfect moments from Rio's closing ceremony
Rio’s 2016 Olympics have finally drawn to a close — with dancing, a bit of rain and a surprise appearance from Mario. It was awesome. SEE ALSO: Winning Olympic moments get the GIFs they deserve Here are some of the most joyous, weird and jubilant moments from Rio's closing ceremony for the 2016 Olympic games. Read more… Kim Jong Un sort … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese prime minister as Mario is everyone's Olympic dream
In an epic teaser for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the prime minister of Japan arrived at the Rio Games through a green pipe dressed as Mario. If that doesn't get you excited for the upcoming Games, nothing will. In that one perfect moment, Shinzo Abe became everyone's hero. SEE ALSO: It is 2016. Someone tell the Olympics. Here is the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' returns with the most disgusting road trip ever taken by a sexy burnout
The gift that Fear the Walking Dead keeps giving zombie genre fans is showing us undead danger scenarios no one has ever attempted, and that continues in the series' Season 2 midseason premiere. This time, we get to tag along on a road trip to Tijuana with Nick, who, despite his ever-present corpse gore camouflage, somehow seems freer than he ever … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter goes HAM at Hemsworth as Aussie city turns into NYC for 'Thor'
Pardon the residents of Brisbane, Australia for being just a bit excited. It's not often you get to spot Thor at work. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are in the city to film scenes for the latest instalment of the Marvel film series Thor: Ragnarok, with hundreds of onlookers trying their best to squeeze a glimpse of the stars on Monday … [Link]
Slashdot » Systemd Rolls Out Its Own Mount Tool
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: I'm surprised this hasn't surfaced on Slashdot already, but yesterday Phoronix reported that systemd will soon be handling file system mounts, along with all the other stuff that systemd has encompassed. The report generated the usual systemd arguments over on Reddit.com/r/linux with Lennart Poettering, systemd developer and architect, chiming in with a few clarifications. Lennart … [Link]
Mashable » Barbara Streisand says she got Apple's Tim Cook to make a special change to Siri
Being one of the most famous entertainers on the planet comes with perks when it comes to dealing with Apple, especially if your name is Barbara Streisand. SEE ALSO: 15 times Siri was kind of a jerk In a recent interview on NPR, the singer revealed that she contacted Apple CEO Tim Cook to get the pronunciation of her name fixed … [Link]
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