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.
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Facebook Instant Articles, NASA, Twilio Lookups, Mozilla
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 » The alt-right has had its moment in the sun. Now what?
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, will be remembered as the day the alt-right had its coming out party in the United States. Or it'll be something of an interesting footnote in what has been a monumentally insane presidential election. Really, it depends on what happens from here. SEE ALSO: Former Ku Klux Klan leader who supports Donald Trump now running for U.S. … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2326: iPhone 6 Touch Disease!
Tim Cook says DON'T PANIC!!! [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic photo captures nun texting friends after Italy earthquake
The image of an injured, bloodied nun, calmly texting friends and family in the wake of the deadly earthquake in Italy, has captured the internet's attention. The photograph of Albania native Marjana Lleshi was taken by photographer Massimo Percossi of the Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA, Italy's leading wire service) on Wednesday in Amatrice, Italy, a city that suffered widespread damage … [Link]
Slashdot » PSA: PlayStation Network Gets Two-Step Verification
Consider this a public service announcement: Sony has (finally) added two-factor authentication to PlayStation Network accounts. If you're a PlayStation user and are reading this right now, you really should go set it up so that someone doesn't try to take over your account and steal your password. Ars Technica details how you can set up the new security features: … [Link]
Mashable » Swimming with dolphins might be banned in Hawaii
The National Marine Fisheries Service is looking to regulate human interaction with nocturnal spinner dolphins due to growing concerns about their health. The new law could negatively impact Hawaii's tourism industry. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Law, Hawaii, Animal, and Animal Rights
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Mashable » 63-year age gap doesn't stop Edna and Gemma from hanging out
Age is truly just a number. Gemma Louise Donhou, 28, befriended Edna, 91, a widow, after meeting at a bus stop in England and hearing Edna's story. SEE ALSO: When baby Joey falls asleep, her mom transforms her with awesome costumes Donhou shared the tale of how the unlikely friendship came to be on Facebook. "This is my new mate Edna … [Link]
Mashable » 'Don't Breathe' might leave you gasping for more
In the new movie Don't Breathe, director Fede Alvarez and producer Sam Raimi use old and new tricks for a new era in horror filmmaking. The story follows young thieves who break into a blind veteran's home and find themselves trapped in the dark — literally and figuratively. Hold your breaths for this tense-suspense-thriller in theaters this weekend! Subscribe to CineFix … [Link]
Mashable » Extremely forgiving cough drop company chooses Ryan Lochte
Could this be the start of a Ryan Lochte comeback? The Olympic swimmer's reputation took a serious hit after Brazilian authorities discovered that he kind of lied about being robbed at gunpoint during a night out with three of his teammates in Rio. Following a lengthy investigation that proved the group had actually vandalized a gas station and been involved in … [Link]
WIRED » The Alt-Right’s Dark Army of Racist Trolls Just Had a Great Day
The alt-right is just a way for people to pretend they aren't white supremacists. After today, they are mainstream. The post The Alt-Right’s Dark Army of Racist Trolls Just Had a Great Day appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Proposes 5G Cybersecurity Requirements, Asks For Industry Advice
Presto Vivace quotes a report from FedScoop: "Cybersecurity issues must be addressed during the design phase for the entire 5G ecosystem, including devices. This will place a premium on collaboration among all stakeholders," said FCC chairman Tom Wheeler during a National Press Club event on June 20. "We continue to prefer an approach that emphasizes that industry develop cybersecurity standards … [Link]
Mashable » 9 things about ‘Silence of the Lambs’ that will surprise you
Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, looked into the Oscar-winning horror-thriller Silence of the Lambs, and found nine things you might not have known about the film. While they gave Academy Award-winning performances, did you know that Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins were not the director's first pick for the roles? Did you catch the other familiar faces who made … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé remembers Aaliyah in throwback Instagram post
Fifteen years ago Thursday, the world and the music industry was rocked by the sudden death of Aaliyah. The superstar singer was killed in a plane crash in 2001. Many in the music industry revered the star, and Beyoncé was no exception. On the 15th anniversary of her death, Bey posted a video of the two chatting on a red carpet. … [Link]
Mashable » How to keep Facebook from seeing your WhatsApp data
Facebook just announced it is changing one very important part of WhatsApp. The messaging app, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014, will soon begin to share its users' phone numbers and usage information with the social network as part of an effort to build out its own business communication platform. The change marks the first time WhatsApp is formally sharing … [Link]
Popular Science » Bill Nye On Climate Change In Our National Parks
Environment We caught up with the NPS Centennial Ambassador in Brooklyn Bridge Park Popular Science caught up with National Park SErvice Centennial Ambassador Bill Nye to discuss how climate change is affecting public lands and their inhabitants, and how to… [Link]
Mashable » Amazon wants to help you shop for a car, but not buy one
Amazon still won't sell you a car, but it wants to help you comparison shop for one. The e-commerce giant this week launched Amazon Vehicles, a database to research cars by make, model, year, features and many more parameters. 
Amazon Vehicles' homepage.Image: screenshot/amazonUsers can leave reviews of cars and pretty much shop around like they would on any other section of … [Link]
Mashable » One writer's Aly Raisman GIF saga illustrates Twitter's sports content conundrum
Well, this escalated — then de-escalated — quickly. But expand the lens and it's a story with no end in sight. First, Jim Weber posted a GIF of American gymnast Aly Raisman to Twitter, lauding her Olympics floor routine. Then he was suspended from the social network temporarily. Then he was banned forever. Then Weber wasn't suspended at all. Weber's hazy … [Link]
Mashable » Apple releases iOS 9.3.5 to prevent spyware from tracking all your data
You can never have too much security. Apple released iOS 9.3.5 with yet another "important security update for your iPhone or iPad" on Thursday. The update is available for iPhone 4S and later and iPad 2 and later and iPod touch (fifth-generation) and later. SEE ALSO: Apple might launch a curved-screen iPhone in 2017 The update is the second security patch … [Link]
WIRED » Facebook Gives Away Machine Vision Tools of the Future
Facebook wants to teach computers to see, so it's giving away its AI research for free. The post Facebook Gives Away Machine Vision Tools of the Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Don't Breathe' puts an innovative spin on an old tale
In the new movie Don't Breathe, director Fede Alvarez and producer Sam Raimi use old and new tricks for a new era in horror filmmaking. The story follows young thieves who break into a blind veteran's home and find themselves trapped in the dark — literally and figuratively. Hold your breaths for this tense-suspense-thriller in theaters this weekend! Subscribe to … [Link]
Slashdot » Princeton Researchers Announce Open Source 25-Core Processor
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers at Princeton announced at Hot Chips this week their 25-core Piton Processor. The processor was designed specifically to increase data center efficiency with novel architecture features enabling over 8,000 of these processors to be connected together to build a system with over 200,000 cores. Fabricated on IBM's 32nm process and with over 460 million transistors, … [Link]
WIRED » Song Exploder: The Guy Behind Silicon Valley’s Theme Still Records on Cassette
In the latest 'Song Exploder' podcast Tom Fec (aka Tobacco), who composed the theme for HBO's 'Silicon Valley,' breaks down a track from his fourth album. The post Song Exploder: The Guy Behind Silicon Valley's Theme Still Records on Cassette appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Of course Chris Evans nailed 'Civil War' fight scenes on the first take
LOS ANGELES — Chris Evans is one of those "get it right on the first take" kind of guys. Like that's a surprise. In this exclusive clip from the DVD extras in the forthcoming Captain America: Civil War home video release, we learn that Evans doesn't need a lot of do-overs. Sometimes none. Actually, according to the Russo brothers, Anthony and … [Link]
WIRED » How to Stop WhatsApp From Giving Facebook Your Phone Number
You may never have read a terms and conditions update before, but you'll want to this time. The post How to Stop WhatsApp From Giving Facebook Your Phone Number appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Thieves steal $250,000 worth of wheels at Texas dealership
During the wee hours of Sunday morning this week, thieves broke into a Chevrolet dealership in Tyler, Texas and made off with $250,000 worth of brand-new wheels and tires. They weren't stored in a parts room or the service center; they were bolted to assembly line-fresh cars and trucks — 48 of them to be exact. SEE ALSO: At $13.75 million, … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are now available in pink gold in the U.S.
It’s not pink and it's not rose gold. It's pink gold. Previously an exclusive color to South Korea, Samsung's now launching its excellent Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones in pink gold in the U.S. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Galaxy Note7 is the best smartphone on the planet, period The two flagship Samsung phones will only be available at Best Buy. As … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton tweets her love to Leslie Jones after the hack
Hillary Clinton is with her. After Leslie Jones' personal information and photos were stolen and leaked by hackers, the Democratic presidential nominee tweeted her support for the Saturday Night Live star and national treasure. SEE ALSO: Paul Feig and others call out hateful trolls who hacked Leslie Jones The "-H" signature indicates that the tweet was written by Clinton personally. Jones … [Link]
Mashable » 9 things you (probably) didn't know about 'Silence of the Lambs'
In our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, we looked into the Oscar-winning horror-thriller Silence of the Lambs, and found nine things you might not have known about the film. While they gave Academy Award-winning performances, did you know that Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins were not the director's first pick for the roles? Did you catch the other familiar … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rick and Morty' co-creator launches a new VR studio, Squanchtendo
Justin Roiland, co-creator of the Adult Swim hit Rick and Morty, is getting into the virtual reality business. Roiland teamed up with Tanya Watson, a former executive producer at Epic Games, on a new VR studio that they've dubbed Squanchtendo. The name is a clever portmanteau that combines "Nintendo" with "Squanchy," one of the more colorful characters from the TV series. … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: Too Like the Lightning Is Teasing Us, and We Love It
Even the grumpiest among us are won over by the book's breathtaking final act—despite it leaving us hanging. The post WIRED Book Club: Too Like the Lightning Is Teasing Us, and We Love It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Fiber To Cut Staff In Half After User Totals Disappoint, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from DSLReports: Sources claim that Google Fiber has been disappointed with the company's overall number of total subscribers since launching five years ago. A paywalled report over at The Information cites a variety of anonymous current and former Google employees, who say the estimated 200,000 or so broadband subscribers the company had managed to … [Link]
Popular Science » If People Were Cockroaches, Adapting to Climate Change Would Be Easy
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Short lives and frequent mutations give them an evolutionary edge The cockroach is among the most adaptable animals on the planet. Will it weather climate change unfazed? [Link]
Mashable » Here are the roles each of the Final Five would play in 'Hamilton'
After winning an obscene number of Olympic medals in Rio, the Final Five flew to New York for a victory tour where they scored Hamilton tickets and met the cast. 
Image: Walter McBride/Getty ImagesSeeing the Final Five posing like the Schuyler Sisters got us thinking – Team USA's gymnasts could totally be on Broadway. The women's gymnastics skills would help them … [Link]
Mashable » Sarah Jessica Parker cuts ties with Mylan over EpiPen prices
Mylan has lost the trust of thousands of consumers, and now it has lost Sarah Jessica Parker. The Sex and the City star cut ties with Mylan on Thursday over the pharmaceutical company's price increases to the EpiPen. Since Mylan bought the rights to EpiPens in 2007, the average price for the life-saving device has risen from around $50 to $300. … [Link]
Mashable » Friendly robot educates kids with augmented reality
Honeybot is an educational robot that has integrated augmented reality learning into its design. The cute robot is designed to teach kids learning and communication skills and is available to preorder on Indiegogo. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Learning, Kids, Communication, and Robots
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Mashable » 9 times The Rock earned his $64.5 million
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a triple-threat who is now the world's highest-paid actor, according to Forbes. Having earned $64.5 million in the past year alone, there are the obvious ways he's earned the money: starring in successful film franchises like Fast and Furious, the HBO show Ballers and being an all-around charismatic entertainer. SEE ALSO: Dwayne Johnson is 'Fast & … [Link]
Popular Science » Urban Pumping Raises Arsenic Risk in Southeast Asia
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News River water is seeping into aquifers through contaminated sediment. In many parts of Southeast Asia, river water is seeping into aquifers through contaminated sediment. [Link]
WIRED » Want to Hang Out with POTUS in VR? You Can!
A new virtual reality experience from Felix & Paul Studios lets you visit Yosemite National Park with President Obama. Check it out here. The post Want to Hang Out with POTUS in VR? You Can! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The payment service banks hope will kill Venmo is called 'Zelle'
Next year, will we be "zelle-ing" people to pay them back for dinner? The payment service that banks hope will quash Venmo will be called Zelle, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. A spokeswoman for the service confirmed the name to Mashable. The payment platform already exists as clearXchange, but will be rebranded as Zelle in the coming months. It's been … [Link]
Mashable » Uber drivers still aren't employees, but they can retire through Betterment
Uber drivers still don't make the cut as full-time employees, but now at least they have a better chance at retirement. Uber is partnering with Betterment, the "investing made better" robo-advisor for retirement and other investment goals. Uber drivers will be able to open Betterment accounts through Uber, with their first year on Betterment free. "Now, drivers can use the same … [Link]
Mashable » Leslie Jones hack being investigated by Homeland Security
The hack of Leslie Jones' website, which included the leaking of personal information and even nude photos, is now the subject of an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). SEE ALSO: Paul Feig and others call out hateful trolls who hacked Leslie Jones The hackers released a variety of Jones' personal details and photos, from scans of her passport … [Link]
Mashable » Instead of using actual Paralympians, Vogue Brazil photoshopped able-bodied models
In order to promote the Paralympics, most media outlets are featuring actual Paralympians. But Vogue Brazil decided to take things in a slightly different, more questionable direction. For their latest photo campaign to promote the games, the magazine Photoshopped two able-bodied models, Cleo Pires and Paulo Vilhena, to look like they had physical disabilities. Photo editors removed Pires' arm and Vilhena's … [Link]
Mashable » How Glossier became a beauty brand born entirely on the web
On a humid June day, we're sitting inside Beyonce. Well, at least the large conference room inside Glossier HQ, named after the biggest performer in the world. The name is very apropos, given that Glossier is primed to becoming the largest and most influential beauty brand for Millennials. And it's the first to be marketed and sold solely on the Internet. … [Link]
Slashdot » Italy Quake Rescuers Ask Locals To Unlock Their Wi-Fi
Rescue teams searching for earthquake survivors in central Italy have asked locals to unlock their Wifi passwords. The Italian Red Cross says residents' home networks can assist with communications during the search for survivors, reports BBC. From the report: On Wednesday a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy and killed more than 240 people. More than 4,300 rescuers are looking … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's Autopilot just got a lot more expensive without getting any better
As if Tesla's Autopilot system wasn't expensive enough, the automaker just tacked an additional 20 percent to the price tag … without adding any additional sensors or features. When Tesla originally released Autopilot last October, it was apart of a $2,500 package. Now, that package has been bumped up to $3,000 at the time of vehicle purchase. What's more, Tesla pushed … [Link]
Mashable » Norwegian politician caught playing 'Pokémon Go' during defense hearing
Liberal Party Leader Trine Skei Grande was caught playing Pokémon Go during Norway’s Foreign Affairs and Defence meeting. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Norway, Politicians, and Gaming [Link]
Mashable » World's most extensive face transplant gives firefighter hope
In 2001, a burning building collapsed on volunteer firefighter Patrick Hardison in Mississippi. After 71 reconstructive surgeries, he received the world's most extensive face transplant, and now wants to give hope to others with facial injuries. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Surgery, Medicine, Firefighter, and Mississippi
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Popular Science » Astronaut Jeff Williams Celebrates The National Parks On The ISS
Space An out of this world birthday tribute Jeff Williams' father was a seasonal Park Ranger with the National Park Service. [Link]
Mashable » Student who took her I.D. photo as the 'Mulan' matchmaker is the definition of 'queen'
Your school I.D. isn't just for getting around campus; it should be also for expressing yourself. Incoming senior June Kyra Dela Chica from Oregon didn't want a standard, run-of-the-mill I.D. photo, so she decided to break away from the crowd by taking her picture made up like the matchmaker from Disney's Mulan. SEE ALSO: High school senior recreates hilarious kindergarten photo … [Link]
Slashdot » ISP Lobbyists Pushing Telecom Act Rewrite
Karl Bode, reporting for DSLReports:Telecom lobbyists are pushing hard for a rewrite of the Telecom Act, this time with a notable eye on cutting FCC funding and overall authority. AT&T donated at least $70,000 to back Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, and clearly expects him to spearhead the rewrite and make it a priority in 2017. The push is an … [Link]
WIRED » The Science of Waiting … and Waiting … for Your Page to Load
Web designers are getting better and better at manipulating how you perceive wait time online. The post The Science of Waiting … and Waiting … for Your Page to Load appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Make money or go to Stanford? Katie Ledecky is left with an unfair choice.
This is Katie Ledecky's world right now, and the rest of us are just living in it. Want proof? Ledecky transformed MLB MVP Bryce Harper into a butler on Wednesday night, making him stand to the side and hold her hoard of medals from Rio while she threw out the first pitch before a Washington Nationals game. Ledecky is just 19 … [Link]
Mashable » Listen up, everyone: It's the first day of school and this kid has a few thoughts
Meet Kevin, your back-to-school expert. In an interview with FOX 7 in Austin, Kevin shares that his excitement about starting fourth grade is paralleled only by his excitement about starting fifth grade next year. Also, he's jazzed about starting high school or college — whichever comes first. A true hero among us, Kevin's favorite subjects are math and science, which … [Link]
Slashdot » iPhones and iPads Fail More Often Than Android Smartphones
An anonymous reader writes: The main question when picking a new phone is whether to choose an Android one or an iPhone. A new study coming from Blancco Technology Group sheds some light on which devices are the most reliable, based on reliability. The study entitled State of Mobile Device Performance and Health reveals the device failure rates by operating … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Weather bombs could help us see deep inside Earth
Faint seismic waves sent underground by severe storms can help us visualise areas deep inside Earth that we can’t otherwise see [Link]
Mashable » Florida hurricane forecast remains uncertain, but trends in state's favor
For days, a war has been raging between two of the premiere computer models used to help predict the weather. On the one side, there's the National Weather Service's Global Forecast System, or GFS, which has maintained that a tropical wave moving across Puerto Rico and Hispaniola will not intensify into a hurricane and strike Florida this weekend. But other models … [Link]
Mashable » This 'sh*tpost' bot makes terrible memes so you don't have to
The internet is awash in trashy memes just waiting for your late-night retweet spree. Why waste precious energy making your own when a bot could be doing the tough work for you? SEE ALSO: Harambe memes chase Cincinnati Zoo off Twitter, Facebook Enter ShitpostBot 5000, a bot that randomly pairs a user-submitted image with a user-submitted template and posts a new … [Link]
Popular Science » Interactive Map Shows How Animals Will Migrate In Response To Climate Change
Science Scientists have predicted where nearly 3,000 species will travel A beautiful but troubling new map predicts how animals will migrate in response to climate change… [Link]
Popular Science » How We Could See The New 'Earth-Like' Planet Up Close
Space We need tiny spaceships. Lots of 'em. One way to protect these probes would be to streamline them to needle-like shapes… [Link]
Mashable » Jar Jar Binks assumes his rightful place as the star of 'Rogue One'
Listen up, Star Wars fans. Your wildest dreams are coming true. Yes, that's right — everyone's #1 favorite character Jar Jar Binks is the new star of Rogue One. This (parody) trailer nestles Binks' unparalleled charisma and character value comfortably into a protagonist role. Wait, why didn't someone do this sooner? Chewbacca Mom is also present, but let's focus on … [Link]
Popular Science » You Need To Update Your iPhone Right Now
Gadgets Researchers found spyware that secretly records almost all your data No matter who you are, if you have an iPhone running an older version of software, it's vulnerable to this specific spyware, so you should update as soon as possible. [Link]
Mashable » Taxi drivers hope to beat Uber with their own apps
India’s taxi unions are done trying to stop Uber. Now, they're trying to beat them. “If they can make apps, why can’t we?” said Anthony Quadros, general secretary of the Mumbai Taximen’s Union. “To compete with Ola and Uber, we can’t just sit back. We have to launch a counter attack.” Taxi unions in India are creating their own apps to … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Computers Crash When Amazon Kindles Are Plugged In
It appears that many users are facing an issue with their Windows 10 computers when they plug in an Amazon Kindle device. According to reports, post Windows 10 Anniversary Update installation, everytime a user connect their Amazon Paperwhite or Voyage, their desktop and laptop lock up and require rebooting. The Guardian reports:Pooka, a user of troubleshooting forum Ten Forums said: … [Link]
Mashable » Harambe will be immortalized thanks to high school ID photos
For some folks, nothing is more important then remembering Harambe, the gorilla who was killed and meme-ified after a dangerous encounter with a 4-year-old boy at the Cincinnati Zoo. Four girls from Troy, Michigan used their student ID cards to preserve the fallen animal's memory with an expertly executed photo-op contributing to the countless Harambe memes in a unique way. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Construction worker killed on set of 'Blade Runner' sequel
A Hungarian construction worker was killed while dismantling one of the sets for the untitled Blade Runner sequel at Budapest's Origo Studios on Thursday, Alcon Entertainment has confirmed to Mashable. The victim, whose identity was not immediately revealed, was working beneath a platform on which the set was constructed when it suddenly collapsed. The cause of the accident remains undetermined, though … [Link]
Mashable » Photos show the destruction of ancient temples after powerful Myanmar earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck the city of Bagan in central Myanmar on Wednesday. The earthquake registered a 6.8 on the Richter Scale and killed at least three people. Bagan is famous for its historic Buddhist temples and ancient history. The quadk damanged roughly 200 temples, most of which were built between the 10th and 14th centuries. SEE ALSO: Videos show temples … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ghost galaxy is 99.99 per cent dark matter with almost no stars
We've spotted a galaxy that weighs almost as much as the Milky Way yet has 1 per cent the number of stars, suggesting it’s chock-full of dark matter [Link]
New Scientist – News » Getting to Proxima b might become an existential requirement
Current starshot ventures to get to our new neighbour are too expensive to be practical, but finding out more about the planet should be a high priority [Link]
Mashable » Unicycling on an 840-foot chimney is an absolutely terrible idea
Today in extremely dangerous activities performed for the sake of YouTube popularity: a stunt performer rides a unicycle atop a 840-foot chimney. If your heart rate skyrockets while watching this video, don't worry — you're reacting appropriately. [H/T: Digg] Jet ski rider films his surprise encounter with a tiger shark Here's what a giant black head in your belly button … [Link]
Mashable » More than 80 news outlets tapped Facebook to broadcast Trump Tower climber
Facebook is continuing its grand quest to become the new television. The social networking giant released new statistics Thursday that tout its ability to be the go-to platform for news outlets to broadcast and for people to consume live video of breaking news situations. Today’s case study — the climber scaling the side of Trump Tower in New York City. Two … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Grip Launches AI-Powered Event Matchmaking API
Grip, an artificial intelligence-powered event networking solution, has launched an API that allows event applications to integrate with Grip's matchmaking functionality.
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WIRED » A Hacking Group Is Selling iPhone Spyware to Governments
Well-funded and professional organization sells extremely sophisticated mobile spyware to nation states. The post A Hacking Group Is Selling iPhone Spyware to Governments appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Flying Bum Just Crashed—So Why Are We Building Airships?
Turns out this may be the—second—age of the dirigible. The post The Flying Bum Just Crashed—So Why Are We Building Airships? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Join President Obama On A Virtual Reality Trip To Yosemite
Technology A new video honors the National Park Service’s centennial You can now take a virtual reality tour of Yosemite narrated by President Obama. [Link]
WIRED » The Hague Convicts a Tomb-Destroying Extremist With Smart Design
This week, smart design helped the ICC find Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi guilty for the destruction of multiple historic sites in Timbuktu. The post The Hague Convicts a Tomb-Destroying Extremist With Smart Design appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Malware Sold To Governments Helped Them Spy on iPhones
One of the world's most evasive digital arms dealers is believed to have been taking advantage of three security vulnerabilities in popular Apple products in its efforts to spy on dissidents and journalists, reports The New York Times. (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled, here's an alternate source). From the report: Investigators discovered that a company called the NSO … [Link]
WIRED » Area Filmmaker Not So Thrilled Trump Used His Footage in an Ad
He filmed a train carrying desperate people hoping for a new life. Then Trump used the footage to send a different message. The post Area Filmmaker Not So Thrilled Trump Used His Footage in an Ad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Jet ski rider films his surprise encounter with a tiger shark
While sharks typically aren't harmful toward humans, close encounters can get a tad intimidating. Such was the case for Jonah Cooper of Noosa, Australia, who came across a 4.5 meter- (close to 15 feet) long tiger shark while cruising on his jet ski. Well aware that folks named "Jonah" have a poor history with sea animals, Cooper quickly noted that … [Link]
Mashable » Pulse nightclub survivors won't have to pay for their medical care
Survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando are receiving some much deserved love from the hospitals that cared for them. On Wednesday, two Orlando hospitals that treated victims of the deadliest shooting in recent American history announced that those who received medical care as a result of the massacre would not be billed. The shooting, which occurred on June 12, … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Stranger Things' paternity secret that'll blow your hair back
Anything can happen in the Upside-Down. If you've watched Stranger Things, you've probably noticed Steve Harrington: popular, privileged, charming yet totally repulsive '80s teen hunk with a glorious head of hair. And if you've watched Parks & Recreation, you've probably noticed Jean-Ralphio, the oddly well-connected, privileged, clueless, charming in a "can't get rid of him" friend of Tom Haverford, who … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Supersized molecules stretch a thousand times further than usual
Colossal molecules have been created that are a full micrometre wide, and could find uses in quantum computing [Link]
Mashable » Lorde would like y'all to chill out, because her album's on the way
In 2016, the year Frank Ocean came through, it's important to remember that some things take time — like Lorde's followup to 2013's Pure Heroine. But unlike Ocean, Lorde has no qualms being, well, frank about exactly what's on her mind with fans. After an impatient fan asked her, "Do you think we will ever get another album or should we … [Link]
Mashable » Jump starting the brain: Experimental device used to rouse 25-year old man from a coma
A team of physicians and neuroscientists on Wednesday reported the successful use of ultrasound waves to “jump start” the brain of a 25-year-old man recovering from coma — and plan to launch a much broader test of the technique, in hopes of finding a way to help at least some of the tens of thousands of patients in vegetative states. The team, based … [Link]
Mashable » Woman finds $157,418 lottery ticket while cleaning out her purse
Most people only find trash when they go through their handbags — chapstick, tissues, receipts from restaurants they're ashamed they visited. But a woman from Kilkenny, Ireland (who wishes to remain anonymous) found something a little more valuable while cleaning out her purse Sunday night. A lottery ticket, to be precise, worth €139,025 or $157,418 US dollars. The ticket had been … [Link]
Slashdot » You Can Now Play Solitaire and Tic-Tac-Toe in Google's Search Results
Paul Sawers, writing for VentureBeat: Google announced a couple of fun little nuggets today: you can now play Solitaire and Tic-Tac-Toe directly in Google's search results. Available through the desktop and Google mobile apps, anyone searching for the keywords "solitaire" or "tic-tac-toe" will see the usual search results, but featured prominently alongside them you'll also now see a "tap to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rewinding memories may help us recall where the good stuff is
When a place contains a lot of chocolate, rats replay their memories of how they got there – both forwards and in reverse [Link]
Mashable » The first visitors to America's National Parks, more than a century ago
1887Tourists pose on Glacier Point above the Yosemite Valley.Image: Library of CongressThough it was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years, the area of the Wyoming and Montana territories known as Yellowstone was not mapped in detail until the late 1860sAfter an 1871 survey documented the space's stunning natural beauty and unique geological character — perched atop the largest supervolcano … [Link]
Mashable » Why did Facebook pick a losing fight with ad blockers?
Within a week of Facebook's declaration of war on ad blockers, it was clear the social network couldn't win. First, AdBlock Plus, the most popular desktop ad blocking service, spotted parts of Facebook’s code that allowed it to discern ads despite Facebook's attempt to hide such indicators. SEE ALSO: Adblock Plus has already found a way to trick Facebook's ad blocking … [Link]
WIRED » WhatsApp’s Privacy Cred Just Took a Big Hit
Now that WhatsApp is sharing phone numbers with Facebook, it's no longer the security oasis users relied on. The post WhatsApp's Privacy Cred Just Took a Big Hit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How an anime convention inspired a startup conceived to be a mobile and friendly Reddit
Ben Anderson is not obsessed with anime, but the 26-year-old entrepreneur is fascinated by people who are. In fact, that fandom is exactly what inspired him to create a startup that now boasts millions of users. Walking around the Prudential Center in Boston four years ago, Anderson and his then-classmate at Northeastern University, now-cofounder Yin Wang, came across thousands of attendees … [Link]
Mashable » How to get better players in 'Madden NFL 17' Ultimate Team mode
It’s hard not to get hooked on Madden's Ultimate Team mode. You get to combine the thrill of tearing open a new pack of collectible cards with the satisfaction of nurturing a championship team. Ultimate Team returns in Madden NFL 17 with a handful of changes, but the basic flow of things is roughly the same. You start out with a … [Link]
Popular Science » Poop Reveals How Lobsters Can Safely Eat Stinging Jellyfish
Animals Special packaging protects the digestive tract from venom To protect themselves from the stinging jellyfish they dine on, young lobsters swath their poop in a special membrane. [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat is bringing its real-time sports filters to high schools
High school football is about to get a lot more Snapchat-friendly. The photo app will soon debut a new type of geofilter that shows sports scores for local high school football games in real time. SEE ALSO: Snapchat is about to explode in popularity, report says The filters, a result of a partnership between Snapchat and a Southern California startup called … [Link]
Slashdot » China To Crackdown On Unauthorised Radio Broadcasts
An anonymous reader writes: Reportedly, in a national campaign aided by more than 30,000 airwave monitors, in over past six months, more than 500 sets of equipment for making unauthorised radio broadcasts were seized in China. The campaign, launched on February 15 by the State Council, resulted in 1,796 cases related to illegal radio stations, after 301,840 hours of monitoring … [Link]
Popular Science » North Korea's Latest Submarine Missile Launch Travels 300 Miles
Military The fourth such test since December appears to be a success North Korea missile… [Link]
Mashable » That time Bono asked the U.S. State Department for some special space treatment
Apparently Bono is a space fan. One of the weirdest requests Hillary Clinton’s staff fielded from a Clinton Foundation donor came from the U2 frontman. According to a newly released email sent to Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin and Clinton Foundation executive Doug Band, Bono was working hard to get astronauts on the International Space Station involved with the band's 2009 … [Link]
Mashable » This chocolate kebab is what you need to get through your day
The tasty treat is filled with chocolate and cream and is wrapped around a pancake. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Chocolate, Cake, Waffle, and Milkshake [Link]
Slashdot » Driver Killed a Pedestrian in Japan While Playing Pokemon Go
An anonymous reader writes: One woman was killed and another injured. In what police are calling Japan's first death linked to Pokemon Go, a driver playing the smartphone game hit two pedestrians on Tuesday night, officials said. The collision broke the neck of one woman, killing her, and left another woman with a broken hip, the Wall Street Journal reports. … [Link]
Popular Science » Now You Can Explore The National Parks In Ranger-Guided 360 Degree Tours
Environment A birthday present from Google Just in time for the National Park Service's 100th birthday Google has released a new interactive project that takes viewers into five different national parks. [Link]
Mashable » When baby Joey falls asleep, her mom transforms her with awesome costumes
As if baby Joey's chubby cheeks weren't delightful enough… Photographer Laura Izumikawa takes advantage of nap time by dressing her 4-month-old daughter up in a variety of costumes, which she photographs and shares to Instagram. SEE ALSO: Parents everywhere will get this mom's back-to-school photoshoot The costumes range from topical to celebrities to television characters to emoji. Netflix caught wind of … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's getting better at identifying photos, and it wants your help
The world's largest social network is getting better at learning about your photographs, but it still needs humans to help it improve. Facebook announced Thursday that it will make its computer vision research available to anyone who wants it, ideally creating a brainstorm that advances the technology that can automatically identify images. SEE ALSO: Facebook really is keeping tabs on your … [Link]
Mashable » 5 best Netflix original shows
To binge or not to binge? It's the age old question you ask yourself as you scroll through all of Netflix's new TV offerings on one of those Netflix & Chill nights. The answer, most of the time, should be yes. But every day, it seems like Netflix has a new original TV show on its platform. And while that's exciting, … [Link]
Mashable » Drake shows off his basketball skills with half-court shot attempt
If Drake's rapping career ever fails, at least he has basketball. We've all seen the images of him cheering on the sidelines of NBA games, dunking on Jimmy Fallon and even serving as a coach for the NBA All Star Celebrity Games. But yesterday, the Toronto rapper took to the court to show off his own skills. He shared an impressive … [Link]
Mashable » The ELeague Season 2 'Counter-Strike' tournament schedule is out
The schedule for Season 2 of ELeague's premiere Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament is now available, starting with qualifiers and preliminaries in September and ending with the grand finals match in early December. SEE ALSO: Best 'Counter-Strike' plays of the ELeague semifinals: Fnatic vs. Na'Vi The schedule ELeague Season 2 kicks off with online open qualifiers for European teams Sept. 3-5 and … [Link]
Popular Science » A Man’s Thoughts Controlled Robots Inside A Cockroach
Science The nanobots could one day dispense drugs with more precision in people A man has used his thoughts to activate tiny robots inside a cockroach. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Floating lab drills 1.5km below sea floor to study megaquakes
A research vessel is drilling deep under the seabed to find the recipe for disaster – clues to what triggered the Boxing Day tsunami quake [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Loses At Least $1.2 Billion In First Half of 2016
An anonymous reader writes: The ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. is not a public company, but every three months, dozens of shareholders get on a conference call to hear the latest details on its business performance from its head of finance, Gautam Gupta. On Friday, Gupta told investors that Uber's losses mounted in the second quarter. Even in the U.S., … [Link]
Mashable » London is hiring a 'night czar' and people are confused
LONDON — Sadly, London's nightlife seems to be dying a slow and tragic death. SEE ALSO: Night Tube is here and Londoners aren't sure what to make of it The city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, wants to come to its rescue by advertising for a "night czar" — and whatever such a tyrannical-sounding role entails has set off people's imaginations. An increasing … [Link]
Mashable » Random act of kindness helps Londoner find lost cardigan in unlikely spot
LONDON — If you lose something in London — be it a wallet, your phone or an item of clothing — the chances of you finding it again aren't great. But strange things do happen. SEE ALSO: Londoner shares photo of card skimmer discovered at tube station On Tuesday, Reddit user Finn_Fatale lost a cardigan during a journey to Cannon Street. … [Link]
WIRED » Linux Took Over the Web. Now, It’s Taking Over the World
25 years after Linus Torvalds unveiled Linux, the free operating system is still finding new uses. The post Linux Took Over the Web. Now, It's Taking Over the World appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Tourist survives for month in frozen New Zealand wilderness after partner dies
A tourist from the Czech Republic, whose partner fell to his death, survived a harrowing month in the frozen New Zealand wilderness before being rescued, police said Thursday. The woman was found Wednesday living in a park warden's hut on the snowed-in Routeburn Track, Inspector Olaf Jensen told reporters. She was admitted to a local hospital and found to be in … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what a giant black head in your belly button looks like
If you have a sensitive stomach, turn back now. Jamie Davis noticed something strange in her sister's belly button. The odd growth appeared to have a hair in it, so she decided, in her sisterly wisdom, to pull it out with some tweezers. What they found was something much more than your common belly button junk. In the video (which … [Link]
Popular Science » CIA Wants To Train A.I. To Understand Satellite Photos
Space Amazon, NVIDIA, and others on board to automatically map the world CIA and Amazon map earth from space. [Link]
Mashable » WhatsApp announces plans to share user data with Facebook
Big changes are coming to WhatsApp. On Thursday, WhatsApp announced in a blog post it will begin sharing phone numbers and analytics data of its users with its parent company, Facebook. It is the first time in four years the company's terms and privacy policy are going to be updated. Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion back in 2014. According to … [Link]
Slashdot » Singapore Launches World's First 'Self-driving' Taxi Service
Days before ride-hailing service Uber debuts its self-driving car in Pittsburgh, a company in Singapore has beaten Uber to the race. The Guardian reports: The world's first "self-driving" taxi service has been launched in Singapore — albeit with a human backup driver and co-pilot on board for the time being. Members of the public selected to take part in the … [Link]
Mashable » Man plays an unexpected pop tune on the harp and it's fantastic
The harp is typically associated with chubby naked babies with nauseatingly flawless curls, a skinny bloke wearing tights circa 1300 A.D. or, for the completely cultureless, a mediocre Irish lager. We don't mean to harp on the harp, but let's face it: outside of a very niche audience, its saccharine sounds are at best a particularly dull choice of elevator … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Aaron Paul and Tig Notaro both dive for the same precious beer
It's a rule too often ignored in late-night television: if you're playing a game, you have to go all in. Luckily, Tig Notaro and Aaron Paul took their Tonight Show game segment "Musical Beers" very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that they both dove for the last, precious beer when the buzzer buzzed. It is a beautiful sight to behold. … [Link]
Popular Science » The National Park Service Turns 100 Today
Environment Happy Centennial Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear National Park Service! Happy birthday to you! [Link]
Mashable » Momofuku's delivery-only app is expanding
Delivery is working for Momofuku. The popular New York restaurant empire just fully launched its delivery-only restaurant, Ando. Six weeks later, demand is high enough that its needs to expand. The lunchtime menu has been available only to customers in New York's office-heavy Midtown East neighborhood, and only through an iOS mobile app. Ando is launching a web app today to … [Link]
Mashable » You can now play 'Solitaire' and 'Tic-Tac-Toe' directly in Google
Google just added two new fun Easter eggs to its search results. You can now play Solitaire and Tic-Tac-Toe minigames directly in Google's app and web search results. SEE ALSO: Google's Arts & Culture app lets you browse artworks from more than 1,000 museums To access the new minigames, you just need to search for "Solitaire" or "TIc-Tac-Toe." Both searches will … [Link]
Mashable » When your Uber driver just won't stop talking
The moment you hop in an Uber or Lyft, you can usually get a feel of how the ride is going to go. Some drivers are friendly, some quiet and some are downright bizarre. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Watercooler, Driver, Weird, and Uncomfortable [Link]
Mashable » Let President Obama take you on a VR tour of Yosemite
For those who have never been to Yosemite National Park viewing pictures of its stately trees can't quite match feeling like you've stepped inside those photos. It also can't hurt that your guide for this virtual trip is President Barack Obama. Through the Ages: President Obama celebrates America’s National Parks is a virtual reality project aimed at transporting people to one … [Link]
Mashable » Uber lost at least $1.2 billion in the first half of 2016
The ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. is not a public company, but every three months, dozens of shareholders get on a conference call to hear the latest details on its business performance from its head of finance, Gautam Gupta. On Friday, Gupta told investors that Uber's losses mounted in the second quarter. Even in the U.S., where Uber had turned a … [Link]
Mashable » Neighbors Kendall Jenner and Jimmy Kimmel haven't hung out yet
At just 20 years old, Kendall Jenner already owns her own house. How did she convince her mom to let her make the big move? She reassured her that her new neighbor Jimmy Kimmel would look out for her. Jenner visited Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show to chat about celebrity neighbor business, from cleaning with your maids to Kendall's stalkers … [Link]
Popular Science » Boeing Wants Artillery To Fight Forest Fires
Military Fighting fire with firepower Anti-forest fire artillery. [Link]
Slashdot » WhatsApp To Share Some Data With Facebook
Two years ago when Facebook bought WhatsApp, the instant messaging client said that the deal would not affect the digital privacy of its users. Things are changing now, WhatsApp said Thursday. The Facebook-owned app will share with the company some member information, as well as some analytics data of its users. Bloomberg reports: WhatsApp announced a change to its privacy … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears biopic set for Lifetime
We’re all so lucky. A Britney Spears biopic, Britney, is getting the Lifetime movie treatment. The TV movie will detail "the tumultuous story of pop icon Britney Spears’ rise to fame, fall from grace and eventual triumphant resurrection." Natasha Bassett (Hail, Caesar!) will star as Britney, per the Hollywood Reporter. Heck effing yes. SEE ALSO: Britney Spears' new album 'Glory' will … [Link]
Mashable » Joyful baby panda loves to roll around in the grass
This baby panda is living its best, goofiest life. Hua Rong, who lives at China's Wolong Grove Reserve, loves to roll around in the soft grass — or maybe it's just being a ham for the live panda cam. Either way, roll on, little guy. Neighbors Kendall Jenner and Jimmy Kimmel haven't hung out yet When your Uber driver's a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ultrasound brain zap wakes man from minimally conscious state
After a jolt to his thalamus, a man who showed almost no awareness or movement began to communicate, fist-bump, and trying to walk again [Link]
Popular Science » Cancer Passes Heart Disease For Leading Cause Of Death In These States
Health For the first time, 22 states make the flip Cancer's creeping up on heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to new data from the Center for Disease Control. [Link]
Mashable » EasyJet passengers live-tweet flight delayed due to 'verbal disagreement' among crew
LONDON — Flight delays aren't an uncommon thing. Mechanical issues, bad weather, a queue of planes waiting to land — all of these issues crop up every now and again. But a flight that gets delayed due to two crew members having a falling out before the aircraft's even taken off? That's a bit less common. SEE ALSO: This story of … [Link]
Mashable » India all set to permit in-flight Wi-Fi on all civilian flights
For years, air travelers in India have complained about the unavailability of internet connectivity on flights. But those days will soon be behind them. SEE ALSO: Virgin America and Netflix bring binge-watching to the sky The Indian government is all set to announce a set of reforms which will let airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on all flights over Indian airspace. Civilian … [Link]
Mashable » When your Uber driver's a chatterbox
The moment you hop in an Uber or Lyft, you can usually get a feel of how the ride is going to go. Some drivers are friendly, some quiet and some are just downright bizarre. James Corden, Jason Derulo mimic toddlers' dance moves This Indian rendition of the 'Friends' theme song will leave you mesmerised Nightmarish video shows gigantic cloud … [Link]
WIRED » All Aboard the Most Tricked-Out Science Ship in America
Climb aboard for a tour of the Sally Ride, the ship that'll lead America into a new era of ocean science. The post All Aboard the Most Tricked-Out Science Ship in America appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Create Algorithm That Diagnoses Depression From Your Instagram Feed
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Inverse: Harvard University's Andrew Reece and the University of Vermont's Chris Danforth crafted an algorithm that can correctly diagnose depression, with up to 70 percent accuracy, based on a patient's Instagram feed alone. After a careful screening process, the team analyzed almost 50,000 photos from 166 participants, all of whom were Instagram users … [Link]
Mashable » Katie Ledecky asked Bryce Harper to babysit her medals while she threw first pitch
It’s that feeling we all know too well: when you have to hand off all your Olympic gold medals so you can comfortably throw a pitch at a Major League Baseball game. Formidable swimmer Katie Ledecky won five medals — four gold, one silver — in Rio. And dang, those things are heavy when you wear them all at once. So … [Link]
WIRED » Here’s How to Emoji-Flirt Like a Real Teenager
Flirting over text is quick, fun, and fraught with potential disaster. Avoid getting boo'd with this trusty legend. The post Here's How to Emoji-Flirt Like a Real Teenager appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Travel Back in Time With the Master of Photo Colorization
Brazilian artist Marina Amaral makes history feel more real by adding the color back in. The post Travel Back in Time With the Master of Photo Colorization appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Like. Flirt. Ghost: A Journey Into the Social Media Lives of Teens
Our writer embedded with five teenagers to chronicle their digital experiences and decipher their arcane rules and etiquette. You'll love what she found. The post Like. Flirt. Ghost: A Journey Into the Social Media Lives of Teens appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Teenager’s Definitive Guide to Social Media Don’ts
Don’t be a social pariah—avoid the hellscape of awkward behavior and secondhand embarrassment by never, ever breaking these ironclad rules. The post The Teenager's Definitive Guide to Social Media Don'ts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » You Have No Idea How Hard It Is to Waterproof NYC’s Subway
Thanks to a $4 billion federal fix, MTA is testing out space-age flood barriers and “tunnel plugs.” The post You Have No Idea How Hard It Is to Waterproof NYC's Subway appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 12 Rules for Winning at Snapchat Like a Boss—a Teen Boss
Snapchat—everybody’s doing it. It's just that you have no idea what, exactly, you're doing. Here's how to win at Snapchat like a teen. The post 12 Rules for Winning at Snapchat Like a Boss—a Teen Boss appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Captain Marvel Might Get a Cameo in the Next Avengers
This week we've got news from the set of Thor's next movie and some hints about when we might first see Captain Marvel. Come on in! The post Cape Watch: Captain Marvel Might Get a Cameo in the Next Avengers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Experts Answer Your Biggest Questions About Earthquakes
Here’s WIRED's guide to some common earthquake questions. The post Experts Answer Your Biggest Questions About Earthquakes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » PlayStation finally offers better password security, five years after hack
PlayStation Network now allows users to better secure their accounts with the rollout of an optional two-factor authentication process. Widely used by other, more secure services, the measure amounts to the digital version carrying two forms of identification. In the case of PSN, your password is the first step and a code texted to your mobile device is the second. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » It's exam results day in the UK and students are tweeting away their sorrows
LONDON — Today is #GCSEResults Day, and students across the UK are nervously making their way to school to collect that fateful envelope containing their marks. While we sympathise with their pain, we also relish the endless entertainment it brings us via social media. SEE ALSO: Scottish students receive exam results, Twitter responds hilariously The Twitterstorm started 24 hours before students … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Proxima b: 7 big questions about the new planet next door
We’ve just discovered a planet in the nearest star system that could potentially host life. How do we find out more, and can we go visit? [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mind-controlled nanobots could release drugs inside your brain
DNA origami bots have been triggered to release drugs inside cockroaches, prompted by changes in a person’s brain activity [Link]
Mashable » This Indian rendition of the 'Friends' theme song will leave you mesmerised
It took two decades but Friends’ theme song, "I'll be there for you" by the Rembrandts finally has an Indian rendition that truly taps the mysterious melodies classical Indian music is known for. Indian musician Mahesh Raghavan has earned a name giving popular Western songs a local spin. And after numerous requests from people, he finally delighted Friends’ fans this … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden, Jason Derulo mimic toddlers' dance moves
You wouldn't necessarily think a video of James Corden and Jason Derulo trying to copy toddler dance moves would be entertaining, but that's where you'd be wrong. In the clip above, filmed as part of The Late Late Show, the two don headbands and do their best to mimic a series of creative shapes thrown by some excitable children. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling weighs in, fiercely, on burkini debate
LONDON — France's controversial "burkini ban" is dominating headlines and dividing social media this week after police made a woman remove items of her clothing on a beach in Nice. SEE ALSO: Illustration highlights the hypocrisy of the burkini ban Authorities in several towns on France's Mediterranean coast have imposed a ban on the burkini, a swimsuit that covers the torso, … [Link]
Mashable » 14 types of text everyone gets from their mom
Sometimes when you feel your phone buzz, you just know it's from your mom. And you probably know what it's going to say. Everyone has their own style of texting, but among the most predictable, the mom text definitely ranks at the top. SEE ALSO: The 11 agonizing stages of waiting for a new lover to text you back From accidental … [Link]
Mashable » Nigel Farage showed up at a Donald Trump rally and people wondered who he was
He called himself Mr. Brexit so, naturally, he brought the architect of Britain's vote to leave the Euopean Union on stage. SEE ALSO: Trump could become Mr. Brexit Ukip leader Nigel Farage joined U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump in Mississippi, in front of a crowd of thousands. During his speech, Trump compared the Brexit campaign to "take back control" to his … [Link]
Mashable » Nightmarish video shows gigantic cloud of midges swarming hiker
We're sure a hiking trip in the Scottish Highlands is normally nothing but a glorious thing, but after watching the clip above, we have some reservations. Shared by community activities provider Falkirk Outdoors on its Facebook page last week, the video shows an unfortunate hiker being swarmed by what looks to be thousands of tiny midges. SEE ALSO: 10 Things … [Link]
Mashable » Garmin's new track-everything smartwatch is great if you're rich
Garmin makes about a hundred different kinds of fitness and GPS trackers and sports watches. Seriously, go look at their product line — it's dizzying. Its do-everything watch is the Fēnix 3, which comes in a number of different variants and styles. New to the series is the Fēnix Chronos, a sleeker tracker watch that marries all the sensors you could … [Link]
Mashable » 15 furballs that really want you to get off the internet
How can you possibly say "no" to that face? Whether it's the heat from the device or because it's just a comfy spot to hang out, pets have a a tendency to snuggle up the moment the laptop comes out. SEE ALSO: Excited kittens can't stop watching the Olympics Or maybe they know that you've spent enough time on the internet … [Link]
Mashable » Uber launches scheduled rides in London
Uber users in London can now request a ride hours, days or weeks in advance, the company announced Thursday. London is the first European city to get the "Scheduled Rides" feature. It goes live at 4 p.m. Thursday local time for folks who have an Uber for Business account or a Business Profile, and it will be rolled out to other … [Link]
Popular Science » China's Martian Lander Looks for 2020, and a Name
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Please Send Suggestions to CNSA China provides key details on its 2020 Martian rover mission, and offers everyone in the world a chance at naming the probe. [Link]
Mashable » You can now hatch your Pokémon egg in your bath
LONDON — We've all felt that tiny rush of excitement when the word "Oh?" flashes up while playing Pokémon Go. Your efforts have finally paid off and you're about to get a bundle of Pokémon joy delivered straight to your Pokédex. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Go' players are taping their phones to ceiling fans to hatch eggs But what if you didn't … [Link]
Mashable » People love this 'Great British Bake Off' contestant's unusual baking technique
LONDON — There are all sorts of culinary hacks out there designed to make your cake-baking experience run as smoothly as possible — but listening to a cake to tell whether or not it's ready has got to be a new one. SEE ALSO: 16 attempts at baking a cake that went horribly wrong For Val, though — a retired headmistress … [Link]
Mashable » Truck driver in Japan kills one woman and injures another while playing 'Pokémon Go'
When you start up Pokémon Go, you get a warning that you should always be aware of your surroundings while playing the game. Ignoring this warning, especially if you're behind the wheel, can have dire consequences, as shown by the case of a Japanese truck driver who hit two women, killing one and injuring another. According to Reuters, the man admitted … [Link]
Slashdot » Canon Unveils EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR
It's been a little more than 4 year since Canon unveiled the EOS 5D Mark III. Today, Canon took the wraps off its successor — the EOS 5D Mark IV. The Mark IV features a 34-megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor and Digic 6+ processor with support for capturing 4K video at 23.98, 24, 25 and 30 fps. In addition, it features … [Link]
Mashable » Asylum seekers had this powerful idea to help earthquake victims
A group of asylum seekers who live in a shelter in southern Italy have decided to donate some of their "pocket money" to victims of the devastating earthquake in central Italy. SEE ALSO: How you can help the survivors of the powerful earthquake in Italy The coordinator of the shelter in Gioiosa Ionica, Giovanni Maiolo, said the centre's 75 asylum seekers … [Link]
Mashable » Against all odds, PCs seem to be selling well in India
India has shown a refreshing growth in the shipments of personal computers in what is another example of it bucking global trends. About 2.2 million personal computers were shipped in the country during the period between April and June, marking a 7.2 percent growth over the quarter before that. Despite the increase in demand in Q2 2016, the number — which … [Link]
Mashable » The moment a 10-year-old was pulled alive from earthquake rubble after 17 hours
A touching video from an area devastated by an earthquake in Italy shows a 10-year-old girl being pulled alive from the rubble. SEE ALSO: Here's why Italy is prone to devastating earthquakes Almost 24 hours after the magnitude 6.2 quake hit central Italy, rescue workers looked through the debris in Pescara del Tronto and found the legs of a girl. … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the cyborg bringing biohacking to the people
In the beginning, it was just about getting rid of the keys to his office. American biohacker Amal Graafstra, 40, decided in 2005 that he wanted to be done with such archaic technology "from like 700 BC." He looked at iris scanning and fingerprint reading as solutions for opening his office door, but decided those options were expensive and unreliable. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » After Google, Facebook to offer free Wi-Fi at Indian railway stations
Facebook isn't giving up on India. Roughly six months after the Indian government deemed Facebook's Free Basics program illegal, the company is already preparing a comeback. And this time it is taking a leaf out of Google's playbook to win Indians. SEE ALSO: Facebook has a new plan to bring cheap internet access to India Facebook said earlier this month that … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a 10-core smartphone with a huge battery
Xiaomi has launched the newest addition to its Redmi Note line, and as expected, it's a large, powerful smartphone sold at a ridiculously low price. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a 5.5-inch phone with a 10-core Helio X20 processor, 3GB of RAM, a full HD screen, 16/64GB of storage memory (expandable via microSD cards), a 13-megapixel back camera, a 5-megapixel … [Link]
New Scientist – News » If Earth-like planet Proxima b has life, what might it be like?
Author Stephen Baxter wonders if the newly discovered Proxima b could resemble Per Ardua, the life-bearing world he imagined around the same nearby star [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Astronaut Jeff Williams Sets New US Space Endurance Record With 521 Days
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBS News: Space station commander Jeff Williams set a new U.S. space endurance record Wednesday, his 521st day in orbit over four missions, eclipsing the 520-day record set earlier this year by astronaut Scott Kelly at the end of his nearly one-year stay aboard the lab complex. Williams now moves up to 17th … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore gets world's first driverless taxis
SINGAPORE — The world's first self-driving taxis started picking up passengers in Singapore on Thursday, says nuTonomy, the vehicle startup here making autonomous cars. Its cars have been undergoing trials in the city state for the better part of the past year, and on Thursday started running in a limited 2.5-square-mile business and residential district called one-north, with pick-ups and drop-offs … [Link]
Mashable » Witness the Olympic skill of these 'synchronised shelving' librarians
They literally just added five new events to Olympics for Tokyo 2020, so surely there's room for one more new sport? And we have just the thing. To some people, librarians might be the least likely to play a sport, let alone invent one, but here we are. Make way for synchronised shelving! Elite swimmers and running champs, be gone. … [Link]
Mashable » Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke star in no frills underwear campaign
Both women have the kind of healthy relationship with their bodies some headlines would patronisingly praise as "brave." But a new photoshoot starring Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke presents the act of hanging out, near naked, raw and unposed, as no big deal. SEE ALSO: Startup promising a 'tampon' to wear during sex just raised $1 million Remember the last time … [Link]
WIRED » Fujifilm’s X-A3 Camera Mashes Up Retro Looks and Selfie Smarts
Fujifilm’s latest mirrorless camera splits the difference between a DSLR and a smartphone. The post Fujifilm's X-A3 Camera Mashes Up Retro Looks and Selfie Smarts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Bailey the dog has the dream job of scaring away seagulls
If there were a dream job for a dog, this might be it. Bailey the dog has been employed to as something of a seagull security guard for the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia. SEE ALSO: Gobi the dog reunited with the runner who met her during a marathon The birds have been causing quite a mess in front … [Link]
Mashable » Gobi the dog reunited with the runner who met her during a marathon
Dion Leonard is a happy man again. The Australian athlete has been reunited with Gobi, the dog that he adopted after she accompanied him for part of a marathon in China. The two met each other during the Gobi March 4 Desert Race in June. Leonard told reporters that he first noticed the dog running alongside him on the second day … [Link]
Slashdot » Global Warming Started 180 Years Ago Near Beginning of Industrial Revolution, Says Study
New research led by scientists at the Australian National University's Research School of Earth suggests that humans first started to significantly change the climate in the 1830s, near the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. The findings have been published in the journal Nature, and "were based on natural records of climate variation in the world's oceans and continents, including those … [Link]
Mashable » Canon's new 5D Mark IV DSLR shoots glorious 4K video
Nikon may have pioneered DSLR video recording with its D90, but it was Canon's 5D Mark II, released in 2008, which really gave amateur filmmakers the power to shoot high-quality full HD video with TV and movie-worthy production values. Canon's new 5D Mark IV succeeds the Mark III with more of everything. But most importantly, it records 4K video, something mirrorless … [Link]
Mashable » You'll soon be able to tour Prince's legendary home in Minnesota
Fans will soon be able to pay homage to the late Prince in the music legend's own home. Starting on Oct. 6, the 65,000-square-foot Paisely Park complex where Prince lived and recorded, will be open to public tours. SEE ALSO: New online museum launches to honor Prince's websites "Opening Paisley Park is something that Prince always wanted to do and was … [Link]
Mashable » A marriage equality vote will hurt young people, says comedian
“Speech is not free when it comes at such a cost." Since it was posted late Wednesday, Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby's heartfelt Facebook update about the potentially harmful impact of Australia's marriage equality plebiscite has been liked more than 10,000 times. SEE ALSO: Australian football makes history with first LGBT Pride Game In only a few powerful paragraphs, she sums up … [Link]
Mashable » Prospector finds huge gold nugget, even though it's 2016 and not 1851
“Striking gold" is mainly a term to express when someone gets really lucky nowadays, but by golly, someone has actually done it. A 145-ounce gold nugget has been reportedly found in Victoria, Australia by a real life prospector and could be worth more than A$250,000 ($190,710) when it goes to auction. The big 'ol nugget has been named "Friday's Joy" on … [Link]
Mashable » Pie in the sky: Domino's announce drone delivery, despite no approval
You can run, you can hide, but you can't escape companies wanting to deliver things via drone to you. Domino's in New Zealand want to be the next to do so, announcing a partnership with drone delivery company Flirtey. Their mission? To transport pizzas through the air. SEE ALSO: How to build a racing drone While the idea certainly sounds … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Octobot' Is The World's First Soft-Bodied Robot
sciencehabit quotes a report from Science Magazine: Researchers have created the first completely soft-bodied robot, dubbed the 'octobot.' The palm-sized machine's exterior is made of silicone. And whereas other soft robots have had at least a few hard parts, such as batteries or wires, the octobot uses a small reservoir of hydrogen peroxide as fuel. The basic design can be … [Link]
Mashable » An open letter to the Prime Minister on the climate crisis, from 154 scientists
Dear The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister of Australia, The following is an open letter signed by 154 Australian atmospheric, marine, environmental, biological and medical scientists, including several leading climatologists, for your and your government’s attention. SEE ALSO: Physicist explaining climate change to a denier on TV is grim viewing There is no Planet B In July 2016, global temperatures … [Link]
WIRED » Dear Internet: It’s Time to Fix This Mess You Made
Enough is enough. The post Dear Internet: It's Time to Fix This Mess You Made appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » 'Legalist' Startup Automates The Lawsuit Strategy Peter Thiel Used To Bankrupt Gawker
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Gizmodo: "Two Harvard undergraduates have created a service called Legalist that uses what they call 'data-backed litigation financing,' analyzing civil lawsuits with an algorithm to predict case outcomes and determine which civil lawsuits are worth investing in," reports Gizmodo. The process is very similar to what billionaire Peter Thiel did when he … [Link]
Mashable » Apple wants to add five new inclusive emoji for different professions
Are you a female astronaut or a male judge? Apple has your back. As spotted by Emojipedia, the company has requested male and female variations of five new professions be added to the next Unicode update — an artist, a firefighter, a pilot, an astronaut and a judge. Apple has previously indicated its desire for the additions, but we finally have examples … [Link]
Mashable » Hope Solo suspended by U.S. Soccer after Olympics outburst
Almost two weeks after her outburst against Sweden at the Summer Olympics, the other cleat has dropped for American soccer star Hope Solo. The United States Soccer Federation announced Wednesday that it has suspended the star goalkeeper from the women's national team for six months. Now the question is whether Solo will return to the squad at all. SEE ALSO: Sore … [Link]
Mashable » Open letter to Facebook asks for 'anti-censorship' policy after Korryn Gaines death
An open letter has been sent to Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on behalf of a collection of activists calling for a new "anti-censorship" policy from the social media platform. The letter comes in the wake of the death of Korryn Gaines, who was killed by police in early August after a five-hour standoff with officers of the Baltimore County Police Department. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Plans To Bring Photos, Polls, and Text To Its Video Service
An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: YouTube is developing a feature internally called Backstage where users can share photos, polls, links, text posts, and videos with their subscribers. Backstage is expected to launch by the end of the year, possibly this fall, on mobile and desktop, initially with select popular YouTube accounts and with limited features, VentureBeat has … [Link]
Popular Science » What To Do About The Potentially Big Storm Brewing In The Atlantic
Environment We don't know yet what will happen to the storm named 'Invest 99L', but here's how to stay prepared Meteorology is an imperfect science. [Link]
Mashable » Team GB didn't really think their bag choices through
Flying brings with it all kinds of tribulations, but one of the most tedious has to be the wait for your luggage after hours in the sky. Those interminable moments feel even worse when you keep picking up someone else's bag thinking it's yours. SEE ALSO: British Olympians live their best lives on the flight back from Rio So spare a … [Link]
Mashable » Champions League accidentally flips fans off on Twitter
For soccer fans, Thursday's UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco is a big deal, as it determines the group stage for Europe's top club tournament. To celebrate, fans were given the middle finger. SEE ALSO: Why it matters if Ryan Lochte lied about being robbed in Rio Initially at least, the official Champions League Twitter account flipped off its fans while … [Link]
Slashdot » World's Largest Aircraft Crashes Its Second Flight
Not too long after it completed its first test flight, the Airlander 10 — the world's largest aircraft — has crashed its second test flight. Since the 300-foot long aircraft contains 38,000 cubic meters of helium inside its hull, the crash was all but sudden. You can see in a video posted to YouTube from witnesses on the ground that … [Link]
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