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 » Fan wins Guinness record for Batsuit with 23 working gadgets
Batman is as much about the gadgets as he is the suit and the intense brooding. Enter Julian Checkley, a cosplayer whose Batman Arkham-inspired suit includes 23 working gadgets. It was enough to earn Checkley a spot in the Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2017, for "Most functional gadgets on a cosplay suit." You can see it showcased in this … [Link]
Slashdot » The US Army Has Too Many Video Games
An anonymous reader shares a Motherboard report:The US Army sees itself in a transitional period. Unlike a decade ago, soldiers are training less today on how to conduct "stability" operations for a counter-insurgency campaign, and more on what the Army does best: fighting other armies. But training is expensive and requires time and a lot of space. Training a gunner … [Link]
Mashable » Please enjoy the dulcet tones of this 'piano' made out of chopsticks
Chopsticks aren't just for eating with anymore. Tokyo-based composer and inventor Sami Elu has created a "piano" made out of chopsticks, which he uses by plucking piano wires and playing the chopsticks like piano keys. There's also a little drum set, so Elu can operate his own percussion section. This isn't the first iteration of the chopstick piano, but it's … [Link]
Slashdot » Latest Windows 10 Update Breaks PowerShell
whoever57 writes: According to a report via InfoWorld, the latest Windows 10 update [KB 3176934] breaks Desired State Configuration (DSC) functionality in PowerShell. Some things that were broken in the prior update, such as support of many webcams and a freeze issue, don't appear to have been fixed in this update. Windows PowerShell Blog reported last night: "Due to a … [Link]
WIRED » The Good People of the Internet Love Leslie Jones
This #WCW is dedicated to you. The post The Good People of the Internet Love Leslie Jones appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Ohio farm's tribute to LeBron James is very corny but super awesome
It’s common sports knowledge that you haven't made it until you've been immortalized in a gigantic, elaborate piece of corn-maze art only visible from high in the sky. LeBron James has made it. SEE ALSO: On getting older: Kobe and LeBron as the NBA pages turn Two months ago, James led the Cleveland Cavaliers back from a 3-1 NBA Finals deficit … [Link]
Mashable » 2016 Social Good Summit will include Chelsea Handler and more
Every year Mashable and the United Nations partner to bring the international community together to talk about global change. This year, speakers at the September event include Chelsea Handler and Alec Baldwin. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Social Good Summit, Social Good, Real Time Video, and Real Time
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Mashable » The borders of rich and poor that divide America
School district borders in the United States are invisible lines that often divide rich and poor neighborhoods just down the road from one another. The 50 borders with the starkest divide, according to a study published Tuesday by nonprofit EdBuild, are home to neighborhoods with an average poverty rate of nine percent that run alongside neighborhoods with an average poverty rate … [Link]
Mashable » Robotic suitcase means you'll never travel alone again
The COWAROBOT R1 is a fully autonomous, smart suitcase that will follow alongside its user as they travel. With additional features like GPS and a portable charging bank, this robotic companion makes traveling effortless. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Robotics, Robot, Autonomous, and Portable Chargers
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Slashdot » Self-Driving Cars Aren't Going To Be So Great Until We Make Our Maps Better
Uber is debuting its self-driving cars in Pittsburgh this month, a move that has many taxi drivers upset. The Verge's Nilay Patel argues that this move should change the way we think about maps and addresses. He adds that Uber is currently unable to pinpoint his home, and often ends up at the door of a "widely different address." Citing … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Slack Events Webhooks, PlanGrid, Restpack, VictorOps, Aquaplot
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » French official threatens to sue social media users who share burkini ban photos
An official in Nice, France, is threatening to sue social media users who share photos and videos of police enforcing a new burkini ban, claiming the photos led to defamation and threats against the officers. SEE ALSO: French mayor bans burkinis from beaches Christian Estrosi, president of the Regional Council of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (of which Nice is a part), issued a … [Link]
Mashable » Creepy robot octopus moves by pumping chemicals through its body
Researchers at Harvard have come up with an innovation that may eventually give us the terrifying organic-style automatons we've always feared: a robotic octopus. Nicknamed the Octobot, the mechanism was created using a combination of 3D printing, molding and soft lithography. To make the Octobot move autonomously, the developers used a microfluidic logic circuit, which directs the flow of its … [Link]
Mashable » Mounties now allowed to wear hijabs
Canada’s national police force has become the latest law enforcement agencyto allow its female officers to wear the hijab. The commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recently approved the addition to the uniform for Muslim women, public safety minister Ralph Goodale's spokesman Scott Bardsley said Wednesday. It sees the force follow in the footsteps of Toronto and Edmonton, as … [Link]
Mashable » An astronaut just broke Scott Kelly's record, and Scott's not even mad about it
When NASA astronaut Scott Kelly came down to Earth after spending a year aboard the International Space Station, he flew back to the planet as a record holder. Kelly clocked 520 days in space over the course of his lifetime, more than any other American in history … until today. SEE ALSO: This astronaut just spent 340 days in space. Here's … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: We Indulge in Some Necessary Frank Oceanography About Blonde
We spent a lot of time unpacking Frank Ocean's latest release(s) on this week's culture podcast. Join us, won't you? The post Culture Podcast: We Indulge in Some Necessary Frank Oceanography About Blonde appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Paul Feig and others call out hateful trolls who hacked Leslie Jones
When hackers leaked the contents of Leslie Jones iCloud, including nude photos and scans of her passport and driver's license, their motives were clear. The hack is more than just the gross violation of privacy that all people, especially women, have come to fear in the digital age. Jones has been repeatedly targeted for online harassment because she is a woman … [Link]
Slashdot » HP Hit With Age-Discrimination Suit Claiming Old Workers Purged
Hewlett-Packard started laying off workers in 2012, before it separated into HP Inc. and HP Enterprise last year. The company has continued to cut thousands of jobs since. As a result of the "restructuring," an age discrimination lawsuit has been filed by four former employees of HP alleging they were ousted amid a purge of older workers. The Mercury News … [Link]
Mashable » The 'We Don't Care' bathroom signs we have been waiting for
Canada’s largest national fair is taking a stand against gender-segregated bathrooms by featuring new, gender-inclusive bathroom signs. As well as the usual rides, food, shopping and exciting guests, this year, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has a strong message to send to attendees: "We Don't Care" which bathroom you use. SEE ALSO: 14 striking ways the global LGBTQ community protested … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: What makes a good summer read?
Summer is coming to a close and that means one thing — last-minute vacations! SEE ALSO: 'Ice Cream Books' is your delicious Instagram for summer reading This week on the MashReads Podcast, we chat all things summer reading. What do we like to read during the summer? What makes a good vacation book? Are "beach reads" actually a thing? Join us … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat is about to explode in popularity, report says
Snapchat is about to have a couple of really good years. The company will see huge gains in the numbers of its U.S. users, according to a new report from market research firm eMarkerter. SEE ALSO: Why Snapchat and smartphone beauty filters need a culturally inclusive update Snapchat reports that right now it has about 150 million daily active users worldwide. … [Link]
Popular Science » Space Dust Could Destroy Our Best Shot At Getting To Proxima Centauri
Space When you're traveling this fast, every little speck counts When you're flinging a tiny circuit board 25 trillion miles through the universe, it's bound to hit some stuff. And when you're moving at 59,958,491 miles per second,… [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Scientists Develop New Wi-Fi That's 330% Faster
An anonymous reader quotes a report from MSN: Scientists at MIT claim to have created a new wireless technology that can triple Wi-Fi data speeds while also doubling the range of the signal. Dubbed MegaMIMO 2.0, the system will shortly enter commercialization and could ease the strain on our increasingly crowded wireless networks. Multiple-input-multiple-output technology, or MIMO, helps networked devices … [Link]
Popular Science » Montana Shut Down Over 150 Miles Of River Because Of A Fish-Killing Parasite
Animals A river runs through it The river is closed. [Link]
Mashable » Matt Damon made an attack ad on Jimmy Kimmel's Vice Presidential campaign
The actor and the late night host have been faux feuding for a while now. And their parody videos keep getting better. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]
Mashable » The Weeknd teases new music in Instagram post
The Weeknd is approaching. The Grammy award-winning singer looks to be in full third-studio-album mode, and thankfully, he blessed us all with a little glimpse of what sort of vibes we can expect from the project. SEE ALSO: VMAs 2016: And the nominees are… While we can't actually hear any lyrics in Abel Tesfaye's latest Instagram post, it's still a … [Link]
Popular Science » Glitches Are The Number One Cause of Airline Delays
Technology Outdated tech is slowing air travel down Congress has found out something about the cause of airline delays that will be completely unsurprising to regular flyers: most of the delays come from glitches in… [Link]
Mashable » Won't someone at the Fed think of the millennials?
For the Federal Reserve to succeed in its mandated bid to anchor inflation higher, it needs to overcome a big demographic hurdle: millennials don't expect prices to rise anytime soon. There's a good reason for that: Americans who entered the workforce from 2000 onwards have experienced a benign inflation climate, with core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price inflation averaging just 1.7 percent, … [Link]
Popular Science » DevBot Brings Roborace One Lap Closer to Real
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab The experimental car makes its public debut at Formula E practice DevBot is the experimental test car for the all-electric, entirely autonomous Roborace series set to begin during the 2016-17 Formula E season. [Link]
Popular Science » Good Drones Pilot Tests Refugee Drone To Save Others
Aviation Unmanned Aegean Vehicle refugee drone… [Link]
Slashdot » Bill Nye Explains That the Flooding In Louisiana Is the Result of Climate Change
Reader mspohr writes: Our favorite science guy has an interview (and video) in Quartz where he explains how Louisiana flooding is due to climate change:"As the ocean gets warmer, which it is getting, it expands," Nye explained. "Molecules spread apart, and then as the sea surface is warmer, more water evaporates, and so it's very reasonable that these storms are … [Link]
Popular Science » Jeff Williams Breaks U.S. Record For Most Days In Space
Space Cumulative record: 520 days and counting Congratulations are in order. NASA astronaut Jeff Williams just broke the U.S. record for cumulative spaceflight hours previously set by Scott Kelly. [Link]
Mashable » This startup wants to help small businesses survive expensive lawsuits by funding them
Not every person or business can brush aside a multimillion dollar lawsuit — but for those that can afford to fight, a winning case can mean a profitable outcome. That's what Legalist, a startup in Y Combinator's Summer 2016 class, is banking on by offering funding to companies in litigation battles. For example, the startup has invested $75,000 for one lawsuit … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' cast blows up social media with Season 7 news
Game of Thrones stars Maisie Williams, Kit Harington and Jason Momoa are making headlines in the series' off-season for sparking various theories about the upcoming seventh season. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jason Momoa, Maisie Williams, Kit Harington, and Game Of Thrones Season 7
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Mashable » Cat is determined to relax despite too-small cat hammock
This cat is determined to relax at all costs. It's just a little difficult right now because his new hammock — you know, the coziest of all relaxation tools — is way too small. SEE ALSO: Man animates stop motion flame on his cat’s head You see, this poor cat's owner, user QueenofChances on Imgur, purchased the cat hammock thinking it … [Link]
Mashable » Premier League player could be punished for homophobic tweets from 2012
Burnley striker Andre Gray is facing possible discipline by the English Football Association for homophobic tweets he made four years ago — even though they were made before the FA instituted the rule that's being used to punish him. Gray scored his first Premier League goal in Burnley's 2-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday. After the goal, fans began to re-share … [Link]
Mashable » 'ToeJam and Earl' revival's funky first trailer arrives
If you take one thing away from this first trailer for ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove, let it be the music. You might have heard it before, but those are still some funky-ass grooves. The classic Sega Genesis game ToeJam and Earl made a surprise comeback in early 2015 with a very successful Kickstarter campaign led by the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Second Snowden could be behind sale of NSA hacking tools
The hunt is on to identify the Shadow Brokers, the group that put NSA hacking tools up for auction. Evidence is mounting that it is another inside job [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Gave Beetles An Extra Eye By Deleting Their Horns
Animals What have we wrought? In a feat of freaky genetics, scientists have created beetles with extra eyes where their horns used to grow. [Link]
Mashable » One shower could flush 100,000 microbeads into the ocean
LONDON — British MPs have issued a report detailing the damage to the environment wreaked by microbeads used in cosmetic productsThe report from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee called on the the government to introduce a legislative ban on microbeads in cosmetics and toiletries. SEE ALSO: 6 everyday products you didn't know harm the environment According to environmental advocacy … [Link]
Mashable » At 'cocks not glocks' protest, students carry sex toys instead of guns
This post contains many, many images of realistic-looking sex toys and is therefore NSFW. School starts at the University of Texas in Austin Wednesday and this semester there will be something striking hanging from the bags of students across campus: big swinging dicks. A bunch of students are staging a protest — with the snappy catchphrase "cocks not glocks" — to … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Under Tim Cook: More Socially Responsible, Less Visionary
Let's talk about Apple, unarguably one of the most remarkable companies on the face of the earth. (Remarkable doesn't necessarily mean great — it just means that the company is something worth making a remark). You can like it, or hate it, but you can simply not ignore Apple. But what's the occasion, you ask? It's been five years since … [Link]
WIRED » Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaii’s Shoreline This Month
Lava flows from Kilauea have added over 5 acres to the island of Hawai'i and the lava keeps coming. The post Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaii’s Shoreline This Month appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Local plumber knows just how to advertise his business
Plumbing is a dog-eat-dog kind of business and those with the strongest truck decals have the upper hand. The Sault's Plumber, a plumbing business located out of Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada knows how to stand out. The company recently posted a photo of their new truck decal. Take a look. Soak it in. SEE ALSO: Sewage truck explodes, sends poop … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First US offshore wind farm will power an entire island
The five-turbine farm off Rhode Island’s coast is expected to be supplying first homes by the end of the year [Link]
Mashable » 'The Ring' returns with creepy trailer for new chapter of terror 'Rings'
Paramount has released the first trailer for Rings, a creepy new chapter in The Ring franchise that introduces the world's deadliest viral video to the next generation of horror fans. Rising star Matilda Lutz plays a young woman who becomes worried about her boyfriend when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape that is said to kill the … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Want To Bring A Bird Back From Extinction
Animals This might complicate our “which came first” question An organization dedicated to the “genetic rescue for endangered and extinct species” thinks it can bring the great auk back from the dead. [Link]
Mashable » Protests to block North Dakota oil pipeline are heating up
In the heart of North Dakota's prairie lands, tribal leaders and their allies are squaring off against a Texas pipeline builder and the federal government. Over a thousands protesters have gathered during the past two weeks in a grassy camp near the town of Cannon Ball to physically block construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in the area. Led by the … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook proves Apple can survive without Steve Jobs
“Apple will be fine.” That’s what I wrote five years ago this Wednesday when Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs, then in ill health, reluctantly stepped down as and handed over the reins to COO Tim Cook. It was Aug. 24, 2011. Cook was largely unknown to the public until 2009, when he temporarily replaced Steve Jobs as chief executive. No … [Link]
Mashable » No digital tricks here: Captain America's 'Civil War' bicep bulge was all Chris Evans
LOS ANGELES — They were the guns gawked at 'round the world. And get this: They were real. The moment in Captain America: Civil War when Cap holds down Bucky's departing helicopter had all the hallmarks of a digital-beauty enhancement — and hey, there's no shame in that. Just about everyone gets a little help in postproduction these days. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » Earth-Like Planet, With Ambitious Life Possibility, Found Orbiting the Star Next Door
There's another Earth out there. For real, this time. Astronomers announced on Wednesday that they had detected a planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest neighbor to our solar system. Intriguingly, the planet is in the star's "Goldilocks zone," they said, a place that hints that it may not be too hot nor too cold. Which in turn means that liquid … [Link]
Popular Science » One Year Later, Face Transplant Recipient Just A Normal Guy
Health His body hasn't rejected his new face, and he can see again A year after the most extensive facial transplant ever performed, Patrick Hardison is able to live a more normal life than he ever thought possible. That could mean… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Kloudless Introduces Universal CRM Integration with New API
Kloudless, a universal API company that enables thousands of apps and services connect to each other, announced its Universal CRM API today. The new API allows developers to create apps that embed integrations with many popular customer relationship management (CRM) products. Integrations include Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, and Oracle Sales Cloud.
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Mashable » Here's your first look at Best Picture heavyweight 'Manchester by the Sea'
LOS ANGELES — Manchester by the Sea was one of those rare films, like Spotlight, that was an Oscar Best Picture nomination on arrival. That arrival came on January 24, during the Sundance Film Festival, the first and only public screening of the film so far. The reviews of Kenneth Lonergan's masterpiece were swooning — it would be 100% on … [Link]
Mashable » Sign up today for 'Rocket League' Championship Series Season 2
Think you have pro-level aerials, wall shots and kickoffs? Sign up for the Rocket League Championship Series Season 2 to test your skills against the best teams in the world. SEE ALSO: What chance does esports have at becoming an Olympic sport? Registration for the second season of RLCS opened Wednesday to any three-person team — on either PC or PS4 … [Link]
Mashable » Syracuse soccer team nails locker room challenge, then loses its collective mind
There’s a group challenge that's somewhat popular among soccer teams, and it goes like this: One player stands surrounded by teammates, who are seated. The standing player heads the ball to each teammate, one by one. Each teammate then heads the ball back. Once the standing player has done this with each and every teammate without the ball touching the ground … [Link]
Popular Science » Indoor Plants Could Work As Cheap Air Filters For Offices
Health Finally, some recognition for all of your office gardening Certain types of houseplants are effective at removing indoor air pollutants, which could help small businesses find a green solution to air filtration systems. [Link]
Mashable » Egg-shaped drone is alien spacecraft and 4K camera all in one
We have a winner for the most beautiful drone on the market and its name is the PowerEgg. SEE ALSO: Amazon patent shows how delivery drones could dock on street lights Beijing-based PowerVision has created a unique, egg-shaped drone that delivers much of the remote video shooting features available in other drones, but in a more travel-friendly package. Once its propellers … [Link]
Popular Science » Subtle Airplane Put Baltimore Under Surveillance
Aviation A cessna, not a drone, brought the panopticon to Charm City Baltimore surveilled. [Link]
Mashable » There is nothing happier than this dog basking in a pool of tennis balls
Everyone has their own happy place and, clearly, this dog's is a pool filled with fresh tennis balls. The pup, named Chris, is definitely enjoying his stay at The Bark Haus in Miami. 'ToeJam and Earl' revival's funky first trailer arrives Chvrches covers 'This Is What You Came For' at BBC Radio 1 'The Ring' returns with creepy trailer for … [Link]
Mashable » High school senior recreates hilarious kindergarten photo for her ID
With a name like Tyra, it's no surprise that this student has mad modeling skills. Tyra Hunt, a senior at East Kentwood High School in Michigan, got creative when taking her school ID picture this year by skillfully recreating her hilarious kindergarten school photo. SEE ALSO: Students paint a patchwork of pop culture in parking lot Hunt's choice to recreate her … [Link]
Mashable » Chvrches covers 'This Is What You Came For' at BBC Radio 1
"This Is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris, featuring Rihanna is undeniably in the running for title of of song of the summer. We've all sung it at the top of our lungs at least once during these hot months, and CHVRCHES stopped by BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge on Aug. 23 do just the same. The band's cover … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: What to look out for when taking your small business global
International expansion is the endgame for most small businesses – but will the move make or break your company? Even if business is booming at home, going global isn't simply a matter of setting up a new location: Small business owners need to approach it like starting from scratch. That means market research, setting up bespoke digital experiences, maybe even raising … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Soft robot octopus uses chemical fuel gut to explore untethered
Freed from tethers and hard circuit board, soft robots are finally able to explore the world’s nooks and crannies [Link]
Mashable » How a chance encounter led Stephen Colbert to a beloved piece of his dad's past
Part of what makes Stephen Colbert such a warm and talented late-night host is his ability to tell a great story, like the one he shared with the audience before his show on Aug. 22. In recalling the craziest thing that's ever happened to him, he details how a Daily Show assignment led him to a chance encounter with an … [Link]
Popular Science » Yellowstone: A Journey Through America's Wild Heart
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News An excerpt from the new book As the planet changes, so does Yellowstone National Park, with some of its greatest threats coming from insects migrating in and megafauna migrating out. [Link]
Popular Science » While Preserved for Generations, Yellowstone is Not Protected From a Changing Climate
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News A look to the future on the 100th anniversary of the National Park System Climate change has dire implications for America's most beloved national park. [Link]
Popular Science » Ultrasounds Show What Zika Is Doing To Brains In The Womb
Health Zika-afflicted babies could experience more problems as they grow Doctors are getting a better look at the workings of zika and microcephaly as it ravages infected fetuses and infants thanks to brain scans and ultrasounds. [Link]
WIRED » Manchester By the Sea Trailer: Amazon’s First Oscar Bait
The company shelled out $10 million for director Kenneth Lonergan Sundance hit—and now it's giving the movie a limited release in November. The post Manchester By the Sea Trailer: Amazon's First Oscar Bait appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Dyson debuts a heater-fan-purifier triple threat
If you have poor air quality in your home, no central heat or air conditioning, and an extra few hundred dollars, your day is about to get much better. Dyson has come out with the Pure Hot + Cool Link, which combines a heater, fan and air purifier all into one $599.99 package. The announcement comes just a few months after … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Joseph Gordon-Levitt Made A Short Film With Edward Snowden
Entertainment To take on technology and democracy Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and infamous whistleblower Edward Snowden collaborated on a short video project about issues of technology and democracy. Gordon-Levitt… [Link]
Slashdot » Nuclear Waste Accident 2 Years Ago May Cost More Than $2 Billion To Clean Up
An anonymous reader writes: The Los Angeles Times is estimating that an explosion that occurred at a New Mexico nuclear waste dumping facility in 2014 could cost upwards of $2 billion to clean up. Construction began on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico's Carlsbad desert in the 1980s. The site was built to handle transuranic waste from … [Link]
Popular Science » Another Volunteer Joins Mars' Robot Takeover
Space This rover is made in China China's unveiled illustrations of its Mars probe and rover, following earlier announcements of its plan to land on the trendiest planet for bots. [Link]
Popular Science » Robot Reporter Covered The Olympics For A Chinese News Outlet
Technology [Insert condescending joke about sportswriters here] A single bot produced 450 stories about results from the Olympic games. [Link]
WIRED » Of Course Everyone’s Already Using the Leaked NSA Exploits
When unreported bugs get out, every petty criminal and curious teen starts taking advantage of them. The post Of Course Everyone's Already Using the Leaked NSA Exploits appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Cultivated Carp 'Reverse Evolve,' Grow Scales Back
Animals Undoing hundreds of years of work by hungry monks About 100 years ago, carp bred by European monks to be scale-less were introduced to Madagascar as a food source. Just forty generations later, most of those carp have… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Proxima b: Earth-like planet spotted just 4 light years away
A planet just 30 per cent more massive than Earth orbits in the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri, which is just 4.25 light years away. How Earth-like is it really? [Link]
Mashable » This poor seal jumped onto a boat to escape a group of orcas
This video filmed by whale watchers in British Columbia hows a struggling seal in panic and seeking refuge on the watchers' boat. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Seals, Whales, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]
Slashdot » Cloudflare Faces Lawsuit For Assisting Pirate Sites
An anonymous reader shares a TorrentFreak report: In recent months CloudFlare has been called out repeatedly for offering its services to known pirate sites, including The Pirate Bay. These allegations have now resulted in the first lawsuit after adult entertainment publisher ALS Scan filed a complaint against CloudFlare at a California federal court. […] Copyright holders are not happy with … [Link]
Mashable » Tyler, the Creator helped Frank Ocean celebrate 'Blonde' release in a delicious way
The release of Frank Ocean's Blonde is a cause for celebration to the fans who waited four years for an album from the elusive singer. But clearly, it's Ocean who should be celebrating the most after a successful rollout of a visual film, music video, studio album and, for good measure, magazine. and it looks like he got some help from … [Link]
Mashable » Why are EpiPens so expensive, and why is everyone so mad about it?
Over the past few weeks, EpiPens have slowly overtaken the news. So what is going on with them exactly? What's happening with EpiPens? Last year, Bloomberg broke the story that the pharmaceutical company Mylan had turned EpiPens into a cash cow of a business since it bought the product in 2007. In the past few weeks, those claims have come back … [Link]
Mashable » Watch politicians lose their sh*t in DJ Shadow and Run the Jewels' video
For the sake of transparency, it would be sort of nice to see stuffy politicians confess, "I'm a bag of dicks." Run the Jewels and DJ Shadow imagined that world in their new video for their collaboration, "Nobody Speak." It all ends in a fist fight, which is at least better than nuclear war. “We wanted to make a positive, … [Link]
Popular Science » Our Closest Neighboring Star Has A Rocky, Earth-Sized Planet In Its Habitable Zone
Space Now to figure out if it has liquid water. Or an atmosphere. Hey neighbor! [Link]
Mashable » Potentially Earth-like planet found orbiting our neighboring star
The dim, red light of a small star illuminates the rocky surface of a world just four light-years from Earth. This newfound alien planet, or exoplanet, may have a life-supporting atmosphere or it could simply be an irradiated rock not far from our solar system. But either way, the planet — known as Proxima b — is the closest world yet … [Link]
Popular Science » Harvard 3D Printed A Soft Robot Octopus
Technology Oct-tonomous Autonomous soft robot octopus. [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Kit Harington thinks Season 7 will get 'very dark'
Warning: Game of Thrones Season 6 spoilers below. LONDON — The Game of Thrones calendar has come round full circle. We had the steady, tense build-up to Season 6, the explosive joy of the 10-week season itself and then the instant, crushing emptiness that followed the final episode and the grim realisation that it's another 10 whole months before we can … [Link]
Mashable » Smiletime launches as yet another live-streaming service to connect creators and fans
For the last four years, Danika Lee Massey has been talking about X-Men, other superheroes and Game of Thrones with thousands of fans. More commonly known as Comic Book Girl 19, she spends hours each week producing YouTube videos about her theories and reviews. But earlier this year, after signing with crowdfunding site Patreon, she embraced the idea that not every … [Link]
Slashdot » Over 25 Million Accounts Stolen After Mail.ru Forums Hacked
An anonymous reader writes: Over 25 million accounts associated with forums hosted by Russian internet giant Mail.ru have been stolen by hackers. Two hackers carried out attacks on three separate game-related forums in July and August. One forum alone accounted for almost half of the breached data — a little under 13 million records; the other two forums making up … [Link]
Mashable » An internal defect is causing tons of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to break
A hardware defect is causing certain iPhone touchscreens to malfunction and become unusable. Is it a design flaw or planned obsolescence? The issue, dubbed "Touch Disease," affects iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models, according to Jessa Jones, a repair specialist from iPad Rehab. On the surface level, affected iPhones show a flickering gray bar at the top of the screen … [Link]
Mashable » Here's your first look at 'Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel'
Snow is a good thing for Dark Souls. After all, spurts of blood look much more dramatic when they're painted across a snowy white backdrop. The just-announced Dark Souls III add-on, Ashes of Ariandel, heads to a "defiled" frozen landscape where some manner of horrible evil is rising. You'll be be able to take on that evil this fall, though … [Link]
Mashable » Job recruiter advises women to ditch their engagement rings in interviews
As if the wage gap and substandard maternity leave practices weren't already keeping women from achieving their career goals, now their engagement rings may be keeping them from getting the job in the first place. According to a LinkedIn blog post by male job recruiter Bruce Hurwitz, a woman shouldn't wear an engagement ring to an interview because it sends the … [Link]
Mashable » Florida, Gulf Coast facing potentially dire hurricane scenario, but details unclear
On Wednesday, a broad area of low pressure, accompanied by showers and thunderstorms, is sweeping towards Puerto Rico. However, it's what happens to this storm system after its encounter with the U.S. territory that is concerning weather forecasters and Gulf Coast residents from Miami to Brownsville, Texas. As of Wednesday morning, all forecast scenarios were still on the table, meaning this … [Link]
Mashable » A dad let his daughter bite a deer heart and some people are mad
You always remember where you were when you bit into your first deer heart. And if you never have, maybe you remember where you were the first time you got mad at someone for biting one. A man in New Zealand is currently facing criticism after posting photos of his daughter biting into a deer heart. SEE ALSO: You're not eating … [Link]
Mashable » Bella Thorne comes out as bisexual after kissing her brother's ex on Snapchat
The actress Bella Thorne responded to a fan's question on Twitter about whether or not she identifies as bisexual with a simple, "Yes." The query was timely because Thorne had just Snapchatted a photo of herself kissing a girl. The girl just happens to be Thorne's brother's ex-girlfriend and, coincidentally, is also named Bella. (Still following?) Anyway, young love! SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Photos show the scene in Italy after deadly earthquake hits
On Wednesday morning just after 3:30 a.m. local time, central Italy was struck with a 6.2-magnitude earthquake leaving at least 73 people dead and many trapped underneath the rubble. As rescue teams continue to search for survivors in the aftermath of the destruction, photographs of injured residents, demolished homes and buildings in the areas of Amatrice and Pescara del Tronto, Italy … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Choosing the right influencers
Celebrities aren't always the answer. Look for local influencers who will be relevant to your audience. Read more…More about Supported, Justonething Global, Just One Thing, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » 'Single By 30': A YouTube Red series for millennials, by millennials
Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling each new original show or movie debuting on YouTube Red. The subscription streaming service's first slate of originals launched in February. LOS ANGELES — YouTube Red has become a destination for premium content by top YouTube creators and geared toward their mostly younger fans. But Wesley Chan and Philip Wang, the duo … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Outsourced Computer People Are Even Worse Than You Might Expect
Eric berger, writing for ArsTechnica: As part of a plan to help NASA "modernize" its desktop and laptop computers, the space agency signed a $2.5 billion services contract with HP Enterprise Services in 2011. According to HP (now HPE), part of the Agency Consolidated End-User Service (ACES) program the computing company would "modernize NASA's entire end-user infrastructure by delivering a … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Taking your brand abroad
It’s crucial to understand the culture of a new market before taking a risk on expansion. Read more…More about Supported, Justonething Global, Just One Thing, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Here's why Italy is prone to devastating earthquakes
Dozens of people were killed in central Italy after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake nearly leveled hilltop towns and trapped residents under piles of rubble. The Wednesday morning earthquake is the latest in a string of deadly seismic events to strike Italy in the past four decades. The Mediterranean nation is particularly prone to earthquakes for a mix of geographical reasons, Jennifer Weston, … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Building a global-ready website
Going online means going global for businesses, so make sure your terms and conditions can apply to a global audience. Read more…More about Supported, Justonething Global, Just One Thing, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » People urged to remove password from WiFi to help Italian earthquake relief
Multiple organizations and institutions have asked people to temporarily remove passwords from their WiFi after the strong earthquake that struck central Italy early Wednesday, leaving dozens dead. SEE ALSO: This photo shows the level of destruction of Italy earthquake The National Geological Association, Lazio region and the Red Cross have all appealed to locals to make their WiFi networks passwordless in … [Link]
Mashable » How you can help the survivors of the powerful earthquake in Italy
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday morning, causing mass casualties, injuries and destruction. Several aftershocks also hit the region, making the region's residents even more vulnerable. According to Italian officials, at least 120 people are reported dead, with mass injuries expected. Dozens are thought to still be trapped under rubble. SEE ALSO: This photo shows the level of destruction … [Link]
WIRED » Germany’s NASA Crashes a Train to Keep You Safe
New frontiers in the art of the crumple zone. The post Germany's NASA Crashes a Train to Keep You Safe appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Deciding when to go global
Before making the leap, carefully evaluate the opportunity abroad and whether your business is ready for expansion. Read more…More about Supported, Justonething Global, Just One Thing, Business, and Startups [Link]
Mashable » Fnatic is entering ESL One New York with a new 'Counter-Strike' line up
Fnatic is the sixth team invited to ESL One New York, joining SK Gaming, G2 Esports, Team Liquid, Virtus.pro and Natus Vincere in the lineup for the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament the first weekend of October. SEE ALSO: Best 'Counter-Strike' plays of the ELeague semifinals: Fnatic vs. Na'Vi Eight teams will be competing in the two-day, $250,000 tournament at the Barclays … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Final Five try their best at life-size 'Hungry Hungry Hippos'
It's probably good that "Hungry Hungry Humans" isn't an Olympic sport. The Final Five, fresh off their Olympic gymnastics victory spree, stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday to play the "Hungry Hungry Hippos"-esque game, which involves a lot of humans trying to capture balls with giant cups as they're hoisted up by their teammates. Oh, uh, Donald Glover was … [Link]
Slashdot » Singapore To Cut Off Public Servants From the Internet
Singapore is planning to cut off web access for public servants as a defence against potential cyber attack, Reuters reports. The local government's move has already been criticized by many, who say that it marks a retreat for a technologically advanced city-state that has trademarked the term "smart nation". From an article on The Guardian: Some security experts say the … [Link]
Popular Science » A Low-Tech Steam Machine Made Out Of Bubble Wrap And Foam
Energy It could help desalinate water in developing countries MIT is known for it's high-tech innovations. But sometimes, progress comes in very low-tech forms. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Building a base for growth
If you've hired the right people and perfected your processes, growing globally can be easy. Read more…More about Supported, Just One Thing, Justonething Global, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » 'Overwatch' counters: How to shut down every Offense hero
All Overwatch heroes exist in a delicate balance. Each member of the game's large roster brings a wholly unique set of abilities to any firefight, and yet somehow no one feels overpowered or "better" than anyone else. And the secret to that success? Every hero can be countered. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master Overwatch rewards good … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Raising new rounds of capital
When your company reaches its goals, taking on more capital will help you reach new markets. Read more…More about Justonething Global, Supported, Just One Thing, Business, and Startups
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Mashable » A powerful earthquake has killed dozens of people in central Italy
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake devastated Amatrice, Accumoli and other towns in central Italy. The death toll is expected to rise. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Eu, Europe, Video, and Real Time Video [Link]
Mashable » Illustration highlights the hypocrisy of the burkini ban
LONDON — A British artist has created an illustration highlighting the hypocrisy of the burkini ban in parts of France. SEE ALSO: This burkini illustration highlights the double standards women face Amy Clancy's illustration shows three women wearing three different items of swimwear. One wears a bikini and swim cap and stands atop the word "oui" ("yes" in French). The next … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Leveraging the internet
“Going global" is no longer about setting up shop in different countries. You can cross borders with a smart online strategy. Read more…More about Justonething Global, Just One Thing, Business, Small Business, and Startups [Link]
Popular Science » World's Longest Airship Goes Bottoms Up In Crash
Aviation The 'butt-shaped' Airship 10 suffered damage in its second test flight Airship crashes. [Link]
Slashdot » A Design Defect Is Plaguing Many iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Units
Evan Selleck, writing for iPhoneHacks (edited and condensed): For many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners out there in the wild, a design defect is apparently causing some huge issues. Gadget repair firm iFixit has reported about a flaw dubbed "Touch Disease", which it claims is cropping up. With it, owners of the phones are experiencing, to start, a … [Link]
WIRED » Hmmm, This Logo Sure Looks Familiar
Graphic design trends—like all trends, really—come and go. And right now designers can't get enough of these 3-D visual identities. The post Hmmm, This Logo Sure Looks Familiar appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Lazy Automakers Can Just Buy Self-Driving Cars From Delphi
Technology suppliers Mobileye and Delphi announce a big-deal partnership. The post Lazy Automakers Can Just Buy Self-Driving Cars From Delphi appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Video of bears feasting on apples is weirdly soothing
Feast your eyes upon this feast for bears. As the camera pans back and forth, throughout the rainy meadow, skimming over the bears, you realize how relaxing it can be to just kick back and watch bears happily devour apples. Does this set the record for filmed footage with the greatest amount of bears eating the greatest amount of apples? … [Link]
Mashable » Google's VR platform Daydream may launch within weeks
At Google's annual I/O developer conference in May, the company announced Daydream, an Android-based, virtual reality development platform. Daydream will offer users a VR experience with just a smartphone, some apps, a headset and a controller. However, none of that actually launched at the conference. The headset was merely a drawing of a reference design, and Daydream was given the somewhat … [Link]
Popular Science » A Day In The Life Of Patrick Hardison, Face Transplant Survivor
Health After a firefighting accident left him disfigured, Hardison got a new face On September 5, 2001, firefighter Patrick Hardison had his face burnt off in a blaze in a mobile home outside of Senatobia, Mississippi. [Link]
Mashable » 10 useful apps every couple should try
Apps (looking at you, Tinder) have made dating a living hell, so the least they could do is make our relationships a little easier. Seriously, though — whether you're looking to find new date ideas, turn up the heat or just keep your calendars organized, your phones are here to help. SEE ALSO: Catch yourself a date on new 'Pokémon Go' … [Link]
Slashdot » Opera Brings Its Free VPN Service To Android
Frederic Lardinois, writing for TechCrunch: Earlier this year, Opera launched its free and unlimited VPN service for iOS; today it is bringing the same functionality to Android. Like the iOS version, the Android app is based on Opera's acquisition of SurfEasy in 2015 and allows you to surf safely when you are on a public network. While Opera's marketing mostly … [Link]
Popular Science » Deadly Earthquake Strikes Italy, Reducing Towns To Rubble
Science At least 38 confirmed dead A large earthquake struck central Italy just after 3:30 am local time, when most people in the region were asleep at home. [Link]
WIRED » Uber Now Offers Retirement Funds. But Will Drivers Even Care?
Saving for your retirement is a no-brainer. But does Betterment make sense for Uber drivers? The post Uber Now Offers Retirement Funds. But Will Drivers Even Care? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Instagram Probably Can’t Predict Depression. GPS, Though…
With the right permissions, psychiatrists could someday use GPS, microphones, and other sensors to get real insights into a person's mental wellbeing. The post Instagram Probably Can’t Predict Depression. GPS, Though… appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How to build a racing drone
Mashable’s Creative Producer Sam Sheffer is one week closer to competing in the Liberty Cup drone race. If you want to compete in the world of quad racing, you need to get the right gear and know how to build it. Sheffer put together a Team Black Sheep racing quad with a little help from our drone-expert friends. Episode 1: http://on.mash.to/2auRFQo … [Link]
Popular Science » Director Werner Herzog Talks About The Intersection of Humanity And Artificial Intelligence
Entertainment Is technology making us less human? Director Werner Herzog Talks About The Intersection of Humanity and Artificial Intelligence… [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Is Testing Autoplaying Video With Sound
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook is testing a "feature" that autoplays video clips on your feed with sound. It's not a very big test, but there's a possibility the company could roll it out to a larger group of users. The Next Web reports: "The company is currently trying two methods of getting people to watch video with sound in … [Link]
Mashable » Women are naming their vaginas after the last film they watched
LONDON — Sometimes you watch a film that you really take to heart. Or, if a Twitter meme is anything to go by, another body part entirely.That's certainly what people have been doing since a post emerged encouraging people to name their vaginas after the last film they watched. And — as is to be expected — the results were pretty … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Interstellar probes will be eroded on the way to Alpha Centauri
If Breakthrough Starshot launches tiny spacecraft to our nearest star system at one-fifth light speed, they will have to survive bombardment with interstellar dust [Link]
Mashable » How to build your own screaming fast quadcopter drone
The sport of drone quad racing is quickly growing from DIY hobby to full-fledged competitive sport. Unlike off-the-shelf drones like DJI's Phantom series, the racing drones are quadcopters (hence, "quad" racing), generally hand-built and fully customizable. In a multi-part video series, Mashable Creative Producer Sam Sheffer explores what it takes to build, race and compete in this new sport. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Politicians change 404 error page to troll Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
LONDON — There are two clear signs that a political situation is snowballing. First, people start referring to it as a "gate". Footage of UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn sitting on the floor of a "ram-packed" Virgin train went viral recently, but after images were shared by Richard Branson on Twitter of what appeared to show Corbyn walking past empty … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Magnitude 6 earthquake in Italy destroys towns and kills dozens
The magnitude 6 quake struck at 3.36am local time (0136 GMT) and was felt across a broad swathe of central Italy. Aftershocks are expected [Link]
WIRED » Getting POTUS Into a Disaster Area Is Trickier Than It Seems
President Obama wasn't late to Louisiana. And he really could have disrupted relief efforts. The post Getting POTUS Into a Disaster Area Is Trickier Than It Seems appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Don’t Play Metroid Prime: Federation Force Without a Crew
Multiplayer is the most fun and least frustrating way to experience this Nintendo 3DS Metroid shooter spinoff. The post Don't Play Metroid Prime: Federation Force Without a Crew appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Mr. Robot Game Is a Paranoid Nightmare, and I Can’t Look Away
A new story-based mobile game, which ties into the hit hacking series, understands that it's the characters that make the show. The post The Mr. Robot Game Is a Paranoid Nightmare, and I Can’t Look Away appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Join Scientists as They Explore the Sunken USS Independence Aircraft Carrier
On Monday evening, scientists aboard the research vessel Nautilus piloted two ROVs 2,700 feet deep to find an icon of World War II. The post Join Scientists as They Explore the Sunken USS Independence Aircraft Carrier appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Fiction Podcasts Are Finally a Thing! Thank You, Sci-Fi and Horror
How the creepiness of found-footage narratives is finding its way into your earbuds. The post Fiction Podcasts Are Finally a Thing! Thank You, Sci-Fi and Horror appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Bees Help Build Gorgeous Maps of NYC’s Microbes
Microbes are everywhere—from the walls of your intestines to the surface of your desk to the sidewalks in your neighborhood. You just can't see them. The post Bees Help Build Gorgeous Maps of NYC’s Microbes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Storm’s a Comin’! Quick, Let’s Put the House on Stilts
All along the New Jersey coast, homeowners are raising their houses. Ira Wagner captures the trend. The post Storm’s a Comin’! Quick, Let’s Put the House on Stilts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This man's attempt at crowdsurfing really didn't end well
LONDON — If ever you get the urge to jump from some kind of raised platform into a crowd of cheering spectators, just remember the following video. Filmed and shared on Facebook by Matt Caswell after last weekend's Championship match between Birmingham City and Wolves, the clip below shows a football fan diving off a wall into a crowd of waiting … [Link]
WIRED » Brooks Wants You to Test Its New Helmets—Responsibly, Thank You Very Much
The storied British cycling brand famous for its saddles is moving a ways up the body with its newest product release, a line of bike helmets. The post Brooks Wants You to Test Its New Helmets—Responsibly, Thank You Very Much appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Athlete left gutted after adopted marathon-running dog disappears
For those of you who've been following the heartwarming story of Gobi the dog and her new owner Dion Leonard, we're sorry to be the bearer of bad news: Gobi has gone missing. After the Australian runner was followed for four of the six stages of a tough desert marathon at the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in China, Leonard was so … [Link]
Mashable » People are sharing this poignant photo to show how we police women's swimwear
Pictures of French armed police forcing a woman to remove some of her clothes as part of a ban on the full-body swimsuit – also known as burkini – have caused a backlash on social media. SEE ALSO: The real dangers of banning the burkini Authorities in several towns in the Mediterranean coast have started to implement the ban on the … [Link]
WIRED » Dyson Crams a Heater, Fan, and Air Purifier Into One Device
The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link is one temperature-and-air-quality regulator to rule them all. The post Dyson Crams a Heater, Fan, and Air Purifier Into One Device appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How to install Android 7.0 Nougat on your Nexus phone or tablet
Android 7.0 Nougat has arrived. For the most part, Nougat's noteworthy features are under-the-hood changes like the better Doze battery and data saver, split-screen mode and a whole bunch of new emoji. Nougat isn't a top-down revamp, but it's still a worthy update for the nut- and bolt-tightening and security updates that'll protect your phone from malicious software. SEE ALSO: Google's … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling explains the mystery of a strange character in early 'Harry Potter' sketch
LONDON — The last of the Harry Potter books may have been published over nine years ago, but it'll be a long, long time until people stop talking about them. The latest hot topic in the wizarding world is J.K. Rowling's early sketches. The sketches have been floating around online for awhile now, but many people hadn't seen them until they … [Link]
Mashable » Brilliant soy sauce dish gets your sushi dipping in shape
Your soy sauce has never looked more designy. These clever dipping dishes allow your soy sauce to flow and settle in neat geometric shapes, so you can create your own Penrose triangle at the dinner table. SEE ALSO: Levitating Apple Watch charger turns smartwatch into futuristic art The 'Soy Shape' dishes come in both triangle and cube version, and were created … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Buys AI-Powered Scheduling App Genee
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Stack: Microsoft has announced that it has completed its acquisition of artificial intelligence-based scheduling app Genee for an undisclosed amount. The app, which was launched in beta last year, uses natural language processing tools and decision-making algorithms to allow users to schedule appointments without having to consult a calendar. Prior to the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars' star John Boyega shares some inspirational Instagram advice, proves he's the best
LONDON — John Boyega's Instagram is a glorious mish-mash of behind-the-scenes photos, amusing asides, videos of him dancing, and — every now and again — snatches of epic advice. SEE ALSO: 17 times 'Star Wars' actor John Boyega was laugh-out-loud funny on Instagram On Tuesday, the Star Wars actor shared a lengthy note about the importance of respecting people's dreams. The … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things you need to know about the world's fastest growing smartphone market
Everyone wants a piece of India. The world’s fastest growing smartphone market has over 60 phone companies fighting with each other for the attention of country’s 1.3 billion people. And the competition keeps getting fiercer. SEE ALSO: India will have 730 million internet users by 2020 and is already in a 'Post-PC' era From Apple to Xiaomi to Samsung, every major … [Link]
Mashable » This photo shows the level of destruction of Italy earthquake
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck central Italy leaving several people dead and dozens trapped under rubble. SEE ALSO: Major earthquake and multiple aftershocks rock central Italy The hilltop town of Amatrice, near the quake's epicentre, was heavily damaged with Sergio Pirozzi, the mayor, saying "half of the town is gone" in an interview with Italian news agency ANSA. This aerial photo … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We must understand electroshock therapy’s unwanted side effects
Electroconvulsive shock treatment is in line for a renaissance. But before that happens, we need to know more about the cognitive impairments it causes [Link]
Mashable » 8 hideously awkward dilemmas of British dating
LONDON — We Brits are many a thing, but suave is not one of them. So entrenched in our un-suaveness are we that our stiff upper lips are turned to jelly at the sight of a prospective loverIndeed, the language of love is, alas, not spoken or understood in this sceptr'd isle — much to the detriment of our love lives. … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia zoo celebrates mummy, daddy and baby pandas' birthdays
Massive birthday celebrations were underway on Tuesday at Malaysia's national zoo, to celebrate three of its pandas' birthdays. SEE ALSO: Macao's adorable baby panda twins finally make their debut According to Xinhua, hundreds of visitors gathered at the zoo for the 10th birthday bash of couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang. The zookeepers took the chance to celebrate the pair's female … [Link]
Mashable » Someone got that full-time 'Pokémon Go' job
SINGAPORE — The Pokémon Go job that was floating around in Singapore has found its master. The company hiring, Funzing, announced on Tuesday that 22-year-old Ivy Lim has been picked for the role, beating 5,000 competitors who applied online. SEE ALSO: Thailand launches 'Pokémon Buster' squad to nab trainers who 'catch and drive' Yahoo! reports that Lim is a "freelance model … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' update gives you unhelpful advice on the strength of your Pokémon
One of the (many, many) questions Pokémon Go players face in their adventures is: How powerful is this or that Pokémon? There are online tools to find this out, but unless you're a seasoned gamer, the game so far hasn't been very helpful with this regard. This changed with the latest update to the game, but only slightly, as you can … [Link]
Mashable » White, straight, and on screen; report details diversity on TV
Despite Australia's claims of egalitarianism and multiculturalism, the country's screens present a very different picture. Flick on a television any day of the week in the country and you'll quickly notice the lack of diverse faces that appear; aside from maybe a reality show contestant or news reporter. SEE ALSO: 8 Indigenous Australian films and TV series everyone should watch right … [Link]
Mashable » Find maps boring? These ones only feature rude place names for LOLs
When a company's founding partners share the names are Strumpshaw, Tincleton and Giggleswick you know you're in for a ridiculous ride. ST&G are purveyors of maps that are a little bit naughty. Making maps highlighting lewd-sounding (yet totally real) place names in Britain, the U.S. and now Australia, is the the crude cartographers' schtick. SEE ALSO: Researchers map out Netflix's servers … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Reconnects With 'Lost' STEREO-B Satellite
NASA lost contact with its STEREO-B spacecraft twenty-two months ago during a routine 72-hour test. On Sunday, the spacecraft reconnected with NASA roughly 189 million miles away from Earth. While that would seem like a cause for celebration, "the very hard and scary work is just the beginning, says Stereo project scientist Joe Gurman, as the agency has to turn … [Link]
Mashable » Privacy watchdogs: Ashley Madison's security was 'unacceptable'
The online security of notorious cheating website Ashley Madison had "unacceptable shortcomings." That fact must have been bitterly obvious to any of its users who had their names, emails and banking details leaked online in mid-2015. It's also the final judgment of a joint investigation between the Australian Privacy Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, the results of which were … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Most drone accidents caused by the tech and not the operator
If you believe the hype, we're mere minutes from having hot meals delivered by drone. That's why it's concerning we know so little about drone accidents and what causes them. A team of academics in Australia have tried to remedy that lack of information. Led by Graham Wild, a senior lecturer in aviation at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, they reviewed … [Link]
Mashable » The Honest Trailer for 'No Man's Sky' is savage and unforgiving
Arguably one of the most hyped video game releases of the year, No Man's Sky has been met with a reception more mixed than bag of mixed nuts. The galaxy-exploration game has been dissed for everything from its repetitive game play to missing multi-player function, so logic and reason would dictate that the game gets an Honest Game Trailer now. … [Link]
Mashable » Returning Olympians warned to practice safe sex due to Zika fears
Most athletes seemed to have a really fun time at the Rio Olympics, especially with the hordes of condoms and what not, but now that they're home, they're being told it's probably best if they play it safe, especially sexually. That's the advice of Australia's Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, as the country's athletes touched down on Wednesday morning. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Kardashians accused of not disclosing ads on social media
The Kardashian family is famous for broadcasting their private lives in lurid detail — but one advocacy group says they don't share enough when it comes to paid social media gigs. SEE ALSO: FDA scolds Kim Kardashian over misleading selfie with morning sickness drug Truth in Advertising recently sent a letter to family manager Kris Jenner and dozens of associated brands … [Link]
Slashdot » 20% of Scientific Papers On Genes Contain Conversion Errors Caused By Excel, Says Report
An anonymous reader writes from a report via WinBeta: A new report from scientists Mark Ziemann, Yotam Eren, and Assam El-Osta says that 20% of scientific papers on genes contain gene name conversion errors caused by Excel. In the scientific article, titled "Gene name errors are widespread in the scientific literature," article's abstract section, the scientists explain: "The spreadsheet software … [Link]
Mashable » Major earthquake and multiple aftershocks rock central Italy
An earthquake with a magnitude estimated at 6.1 rattled central Italy early Wednesday. At least 37 people were reported dead in a mountainous area straddling the regions of Lazio and Marche, with others under rabble, Italy's civil protection agency said. The agency, which is coordinating the rescue effort, gave the preliminary toll as rescue teams continued to claw through debris in … [Link]
Mashable » The Tesla Model X has arrived in Australia
Tesla’s attempt at the family SUV has finally arrived Down Under. On Wednesday, the electric car company officially launched the Model X in Australia. In case you didn't know which demographic it's hoping to target, Tesla has pitched the car as more family-friendly than its Model S model, talking up its ability to seat seven adults, complete with up to four … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 best features hiding in the Android Nougat update
Google is starting to roll out the latest version of Android. If you have a Nexus device, you can grab the update now. While many of the biggest improvements — like longer battery life, better security updates and VR-ready features — won't be immediately obvious once you get the update, there are still plenty of new features to get excited about. … [Link]
Mashable » Watching these caterpillars strutting in a conga line is weirdly enchanting
Nature offers up plenty of oddities, but it's not often that you get to catch them doing strangely cool stuff in plain sight. Take this giant caterpillar train. Look at them go! Be mesmerised by these creepy crawly caterpillars following each other in perfect formation, in Australia's Perth. The timelapse video was captured by Stargazer Pictures last week. The caterpillars … [Link]
Mashable » Student charged with sexual assault won't go to prison, be 'burdened with the stigma'
A former Massachusetts high school student charged with sexually assaulting two other students while they were unconscious will not spend time behind bars. He was instead given two years of probation in a recent district court decision, after which legal evidence of the assault may disappear from his record. The case is being compared to that of Brock Turner, a former … [Link]
Mashable » Someone please tell Britney Spears it's 'Carpool Karaoke,' not 'Carpool Lip Sync'
LOS ANGELES — We snarked at Britney Spears when CBS announced that the prodigal pop priestess would be doing "Carpool Karaoke," because we're big grumpy meanies and sometimes we can't help ourselves. It was something not very imaginative, like but will she be actually singing it live, because again, we are grouchy trolls and couldn't resist poking fun at Britney — … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Details Its 24-Core 'Holographic Processor' Used In HoloLens
The processor powering Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality headset has been a mystery — until now. During the annual Hot Chips conference in Cupertino, California, Microsoft revealed some juicy details about the secretive chip. PCWorld reports: "The HoloLens' HPU is a custom 28nm coprocessor designed by TSMC, The Register reports. The chip packs 24 Tensilica digital signal processor (DSP) cores. As … [Link]
Mashable » This book explains why it's OK to be 'Wasting Time on the Internet'
Do you mess around on the internet? Ever get stuck in intense loops, checking back and forth between Facebook, Twitter and Gmail? Fooling yourself that you're doing something important, but, in the back of your mind, dimly aware that you are simply pushing levers and waiting for the next pellet of stimulus like a rat in an experiment? The correct answer … [Link]
Slashdot » Pinterest Acquires Instapaper
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Instapaper, a pioneering app for saving articles to read later, has been acquired — again. The app, which was created by developer Marco Arment and sold to Betaworks in 2013, has found a new home at Pinterest. The goal is "to accelerate discovering and saving articles on Pinterest," the company said … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of fish have washed up dead in New Jersey
Hundreds of thousands of fish became trapped close to the shore in New Jersey and died due to a lack of oxygen, the BBC reports. The fish, which are known as peanut bunker fish, were trapped in the creek by bigger fish in Raritan Bay and have completely surrounded some of the boats moored there. SEE ALSO: Record warm ocean temperatures … [Link]
Mashable » Cat 'adopts' baby squirrel monkey after his mom abandons him
When Fyodor the baby squirrel monkey was abandoned by his mother at a Siberian zoo, he probably thought his life was over forever. Thankfully for the little mite, a friendly Russian cat has taken him under her wing (or rather her fur). Rosinka, a 16-year-old cat owned by the zoo's director Tatyana Antropova, has been letting the primate cling to … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony Tries To Remove News Articles About PlayStation 4 Slim Leak From The Internet
Sony is expected to announce two new PlayStation 4 consoles at a scheduled event on September 7th in New York City, but as that date nears more leaks of the consoles have emerged. The most recent leak appears to show the upcoming PlayStation 4 Slim, which Sony is trying to remove from the internet by taking down news articles from … [Link]
Mashable » Thor and Loki visited a children's hospital, and all is right with the world
So Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston have done a pretty great job of thrilling the people of Brisbane, Australia. The duo have been in town filming the latest instalment of Thor, wowing crowds and casually helping raise tons of money for charity while at work. SEE ALSO: Twitter goes HAM at Hemsworth as Aussie city turns into NYC for 'Thor' Now … [Link]
Mashable » 'Regular guy' Mike Pence has a very awkward encounter at a barbershop
Mike Pence might be running to be vice president of the United States — but he's desperate to show us he's just a regular guy. On Tuesday, CNN produced a Facebook Live video of Pence getting his hair cut at Henry Jones' barbershop in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It was supposed to be a moment for the campaign to communicate its reach to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Babies’ health could be affected by variation in IVF nutrients
The recipes of different IVF culture fluids are kept secret, but there’s evidence that some affect the success of the treatment and the health of babies [Link]
Slashdot » US Trade Judge Clears Fitbit of Stealing Jawbone's Trade Secrets
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Fitbit did not steal rival Jawbone's trade secrets, a U.S. International Trade Commission judge ruled on Tuesday, dashing Jawbone's hopes of securing an import ban against Fitbit's wearable fitness tracking devices. The judge, Dee Lord, said that there had been no violation of the Tariff Act, which gives the commission the power … [Link]
Mashable » Olympics ratings fell for the first time since 2000 and advertisers aren't happy
Aside from the Super Bowl, few television stages command as much attention as NBC's broadcast of the Summer Olympics. It's the sort of broadly appealing, captivating live event that was supposed to remain intact even as traditional television eroded around it, or so popular belief in the advertising industry held. SEE ALSO: Rio Olympics highlight TV's messy transition to digital So … [Link]
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