Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Judge Allows Kim Dotcom To Livestream Court Hearing
Kim Dotcom has been granted the right to livestream his extradition appeal on YouTube. The appeal hearing began Monday, but will be livestreamed tomorrow because "the cameraman needs to set this up professionally and implement the judge's live streaming rules." tweets Kim Dotcom. Mashable reports: "The United States, which wants Dotcom extradited from New Zealand, is against the request. Dotcom … [Link]
Mashable » Drake tripped on Rihanna's dress after not kissing her
The VMAs were not a very smooth night for Drake, who made everyone squirm when he tried and failed to kiss Rihanna on stage. There's really only one way to follow up that kind of public embarrassment: tripping on your one true love's dress. SEE ALSO: 13 corny lyrics from 'Views' that prove Drake will never change He trips on the … [Link]
Mashable » Gene Wilder's humanity always shined through
Kindness. That’s what I always saw when I watched Gene Wilder, who died on Monday at 83. No matter what he was doing onscreen: raving like a lunatic, reanimating a cobbled together corpse or breaking out of prison, Wilder’s warmth was undeniable and inescapable. SEE ALSO: Fans remember Gene Wilder by sharing his most brilliant film moments I never saw Wilder … [Link]
Mashable » Comedian's ultra-random Instagram comments are the funniest thing you'll read today
Instagram is supposed to be about taking and sharing nice photos, though for most, it's really about racking up likes. For one New Yorker, it's about leaving silly comments. Comedy writer John Purcell has been writing delightfully random comments on an assortment of random people's Instagram photos over the past few years, which he then shares on a Tumblr called Hello … [Link]
Slashdot » FAA Expects 600,000 Commercial Drones In The Air Within A Year
The drone industry is expected to expand dramatically in the coming months and years with the passing of a new rule (PDF) that makes it easier to become a commercial drone operator. The Federal Aviation Administration predicts there to be roughly 600,000 drones to be used commercially within the next year. NPR reports: "For context, the FAA says that 20,000 … [Link]
Mashable » 'Transformers: The Last Knight' finds its King Arthur (Exclusive)
LOS ANGELES — Liam Garrigan, who plays King Arthur on ABC's Once Upon a Time, is in talks to play the same character in Paramount's Transformers: The Last Knight, Mashable has exclusively learned. Michael Bay returns to direct the blockbuster sequel, which ties into Arthurian legend, according to insiders. Though King Arthur and Merlin are known to be a part of … [Link]
Mashable » Check out this bright spot on one of Saturn's rings
A bright spot glows on one of Saturn's rings in a newly released photo taken by a spacecraft exploring the planet and its many moons. The glowing patch appears to emanate from what's known as Saturn's "B ring," but looks can be deceiving. SEE ALSO: NASA Releases Footage Celebrating 10 Years of Cassini's Saturn Orbit The bright spot is actually produced … [Link]
Mashable » How social media stoked the false shooter panic at LAX
No shots were fired at the Los Angeles International Airport Sunday night, but if you were browsing Twitter during the evening hours, you may have thought otherwise. Los Angeles Airport police officers did not identify a shooter. Those false reports came shortly after officials had arrested a man wearing a mask and sporting a plastic sword in Terminal 7, however. "Immediately … [Link]
WIRED » Gene Wilder, Iconic Star of Willy Wonka, Is Dead at 83
The star of many Mel Brooks comedies, and later a string of buddy movies with Richard Pryor, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease. The post Gene Wilder, Iconic Star of Willy Wonka, Is Dead at 83 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Gatorade's Snapchat game lets you relive all of Serena Williams' big wins
As Serena Williams sets her sights on this week's U.S. Open, Gatorade is reliving her dominant career in pixelated form. SEE ALSO: Serena Williams is one of the most dominant athletes in any sport, but her paychecks don't show it The Pepsi-owned sports drink is running an ad within ESPN's Snapchat "Discover" channel that lets users play a simple video game … [Link]
Slashdot » US Appeals Court Dismisses AT&T Data Throttling Lawsuit
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: A federal appeals court in California on Monday dismissed a U.S. government lawsuit that accused ATT Inc of deception for reducing internet speeds for customers with unlimited mobile data plans once their use exceeded certain levels. The company, however, could still face a fine from the Federal Communications Commission regarding the slowdowns, … [Link]
Mashable » India's tourism minister says female tourists 'should not wear short dresses and skirts'
India’s Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma drew criticism on Sunday for saying female tourists traveling to the country "should not wear short dresses and skirts." Speaking in Agra about tourist safety, Sharma said Indian officials had issued welcome kits to travelers that included safety advice for women. SEE ALSO: Uber is letting Indians book a cab without its app “These are very … [Link]
Mashable » How beloved actor Gene Wilder became an internet meme
Gene Wilder died aged 83 Monday, leaving an unforgettable legacy on celluloid. From his Oscar-nominated turn as an accountant in Mel Brooks' The Producers to his roles in Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, his work with Richard Pryor in the likes of Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and of course his inimitable take on Willy Wonka, he's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mysterious SETI signal sends alien-hunting telescopes scrambling
An intriguing radio spike spotted last year could point toward an intelligent extraterrestrial civilisation, but follow-up observations so far have come up empty [Link]
Popular Science » Engineer Who Hasn't Seen 'Terminator' Makes Robot Programmed To Hurt Humans
Gadgets You had ONE. JOB. Hey, remember all those tongue-in-cheek jokes we made about advances in robotics and how eventually they'll turn on us? A robotics engineer whose middle name is probably… [Link]
Mashable » These celebrity Snapchats prove the VMAs got a little crazy
Ah, the VMAs — a night to honor some of the greatest musical artists of our time. The majority of us spend the magical evening at home, watching our favorite stars arrive at the awards, already looking flawless and ready to read pre-written lines from a teleprompter or perform heavily-practiced routines. Our televisions give us an adequate view of the ceremony, … [Link]
Mashable » Blac Chyna poses pregnant and naked on the cover of 'Paper' magazine
This is truly the year of Blac Chyna, and she's got the Paper magazine cover to prove it. Already a successful model and makeup entrepreneur, she'll add reality TV star to her list of job titles come the September debut of her E! show Rob & Chyna. Couple that with her engagement to Rob Kardashian and the upcoming birth of their … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Is Telling the World It's Not a Media Company, But It Might Be Too Late
Let's get some facts straight. The vast majority of people now get their news from social media. Facebook has become one of the largest platforms for media companies. Not only does it send people to publications, it also offers outlets Instant Articles platform, essentially acting as a publisher. But when CEO Mark Zuckerberg was asked on Monday if Facebook is … [Link]
Mashable » Will Ferrell’s hair in ‘Zoolander’ is more natural than you think
Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, digs up some of the best secrets about your favorite movies. In this Zoolander episode, find out why Mugatu was almost named McQuicken and which actor's break dancing skills inspired Ben Stiller to add in the break dance fight scene. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Entertainment, Movies, … [Link]
Mashable » Fans remember Gene Wilder by sharing his most brilliant film moments
Gene Wilder, who died today at 83, left the world with a lifetime of iconic comedy roles and performances. Wilder's trademark energy, commitment and timing make it difficult to choose a single performance to remember him by — a testament to his incomparable talent. SEE ALSO: This Gene Wilder supercut will make you laugh until you cry Fans, including those who … [Link]
Mashable » Two major hurricanes are vying to become the first to strike Big Island of Hawaii
In the vast Pacific Ocean, the island state of Hawaii is a relatively small target for hurricanes to hit. In fact, no hurricane has ever made a direct hit on the Big Island of Hawaii in recorded history. Right now, however, not one but two storms are vying to become the first to do so, with Hurricanes Madeline and Lester churning … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Spy Drone Catches Tropical Storm Turning Into A Hurricane
Aviation NOAA Global Hawk as slick as Gaston NOAA drone sees hurricane… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How the Idea of Copyrighting APIs Stifles Innovation and Growth
Over on TechCrunch, MuleSoft CTO Uri Sarid has published an opinion piece that delves into the perils of copyrighting APIs. As many industry observers know, the API copyright issue came to the forefront after Oracle sued Google for infringing its copyrights to the APIs found in Java. Oracle acquired those copyrights when it acquired Sun Microsystems.
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Mashable » Instagram will soon suggest Stories from people you don't follow
Instagram’s obvious bid to compete with Snapchat by launching a Stories feature was, apparently, just the beginning. SEE ALSO: Instagram just declared war on Snapchat Now the app will harness the power of Facebook's algorithmic expertise to begin surfacing Instagram Stories from people you don't already follow, according to a report from Techcrunch. The suggestions will appear at the top of … [Link]
WIRED » We’re Grieving the End of The Night Of—in a Good Way
The jury is in regarding HBO's did-he-do-it drama. The post We’re Grieving the End of The Night Of—in a Good Way appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » 65-Year-Old Woman Shoots Down Drone Over Her Virginia Property With One Shot
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: Jennifer Youngman, a 65-year-old woman living in rural northern Virginia shot down a drone flying over her property with a single shotgun blast. Ars Technica reports: "Youngman told Ars that she had just returned from church one Sunday morning and was cleaning her two shotguns — .410 and a .20 … [Link]
Popular Science » Coming Soon To A Grocery Store Shelf Near You: Mealworm Oil
Health The latest in buggy food experiments Researchers are experimenting with the abundantly available insect for producing a margarine-like product. [Link]
Mashable » Here are the best VMA behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram
If Twitter is for recapping award shows live, then Instagram is the place for all the behind-the-scenes glam. There was a lot of action at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Pics were snapped by everyone—from Beyoncé to the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team. Instagram revealed the most popular moments shared on the platform and you can check 'em out below. Hint: … [Link]
Mashable » This isn't a spaceship, it's a Maserati-based hearse
The old adage "live fast, die young" just got an update. Because now, thanks to an Italian coach-builder, you can live fast, die young … and get driven to your funeral even faster. What a time to be alive! Wait, no, scratch that. The swoop-y corpse carriage you see above was created by the Ellena Autotrasformazioni company. It started life as … [Link]
Mashable » Unreal footage of unicyclist performing stunts atop 840-foot chimney
Professional juggler and unicyclist Flaviu Cernescu captures death-defying video of his trick atop an 840-foot, decaying chimney. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Views, Extreme Sports, Juggle, and Unicycle [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Switches On LTE Advanced In 461 Cities — Is Your Phone Compatible?
An anonymous reader writes: Today, the carrier announces that its LTE is getting much faster. In 461 cities across the USA, it switches on the speedier 'LTE Advanced' (LTE-A). Best of all, many existing devices are compatible. The company said in a blog post:"Verizon LTE Advanced uses software that combines multiple channels to speed mobile data over the network more … [Link]
WIRED » Microsoft Launches New Tools For Curbing Online Abuse
The company wants you to know that even though it isn’t always top of mind when it comes to online abuse, it is taking the issue very seriously. The post Microsoft Launches New Tools For Curbing Online Abuse appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Alison Brie to star in Jenji Kohan's new Netflix comedy series
LOS ANGELES — Alison Brie is headed to Netflix. The Community and Mad Men alum has been tapped to star in a new Jenji Kohan comedy series G.L.O.W. The 10-episode show, set in Los Angeles, is inspired by the real story of the 1980's female wrestling league. Brie, who recently starred in How to Be Single, will play Ruth, "a struggling … [Link]
Mashable » Hospitals try giving patients a dose of VR
When Deona Duke woke up from a medically-induced coma to begin recovering from burns that covered almost a third of her body, one of her treatments was hurling snowballs at penguins. The 13-year-old was set on fire when a bonfire exploded on her and her friend. To prevent infection, burn victims need their bandages changed and dead skin scraped away. Sometimes, … [Link]
Mashable » This Gene Wilder supercut will make you laugh until you cry
Gene Wilder passed away at the age of 83 on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of humor and creativity. In tribute to Wilder, revisit this 2014 supercut from YouTube user Jimmy Kavanagh, which pulls together a thorough catalog of Wilder's funniest on-screen flip outs. Chewbacca Drawer sounds exactly like your favorite 'Star Wars' Wookiee 7 things you didn't know about … [Link]
Popular Science » Coding Diversity Into Silicon Valley
Technology Our talk with Kimberly Bryant, CEO of Black Girls Code The tech industry is due for a much-needed diversity upgrade. Kimberly Bryant wants to help give it one. [Link]
Mashable » EpiPen maker caves in to social media pressure, drops price by 50%
In a big win for people power, drugmaker Mylan has caved in to pressure across social media and announced it will create a generic version of the EpiPen. The cheaper version will be priced at $300, 50% less than the $600 the drug recently cost after years of price hikes in the United States. SEE ALSO: How social media amplified anger … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about 'Zoolander'
Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, digs up some of the best secrets about your favorite movies. In this Zoolander episode, find out why Mugatu was almost named McQuicken and which actor's break dancing skills inspired Ben Stiller to add in the break dance fight scene. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ John Oliver has the perfect kryptonite … [Link]
Mashable » Lightning strike kills more than 300 reindeer in Norway
The Norwegian Environment Agency reported that over 300 reindeer were killed by lightning in a mountainous region of Norway. While lightning has been known to kill reindeer, this high number is unusual. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Storm, Lightning, Norway, and Reindeer [Link]
Slashdot » T-Mobile is Making Its 'Unlimited' Data Plan Even More Confusing
When T-Mobile announced "One" plan, little did the company know that people wouldn't like seeing their "unlimited" data plan offer video streaming max out at 480p resolution. The company is making some tweaks to that plan, only to make things more confusing to people. It will now begin selling "HD day passes" for $3 per day, allowing customers to stream … [Link]
Popular Science » Canadian Designer Imagines Drones That Carry Shipping Containers
Aviation Crate news, everyone! shipping container drones… [Link]
Mashable » $600 designer sneakers feature dirt, tears and duct tape
In case you don't have the patience to wear in sneakers for yourself, you can now blow your latest paycheck on a pair of pre-dirtied, pre-ripped and pre-duct taped kicks. Fancy brand Golden Goose is selling the Distressed Superstar Sneakers at Barneys for approximately $600 a pair – but you can't really put a price on the creating the illusion of being … [Link]
Mashable » 'Weiner' doc will have TV debut on Showtime
LOS ANGELES — Showtime has some good timing. The network announced Monday it will debut the documentary Weiner on Oct. 22. The news comes just one day after reports of the former congressman and New York City mayoral candidate was sending lude text images again (this time the photo includes his young son in the background). Also on Monday, wife — … [Link]
Mashable » White Lives Matter has significant ties to neo-Nazi groups
White Lives Matter will be listed as a hate group when the Southern Poverty Law Center releases its annual "Hate Map" in February, owing in large parts to the small movement's neo-Nazi ties. White Lives Matter, whose members recently waved Confederate flags in small numbers outside the NAACP office in Houston, Texas, is not thought to have a large following, but … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West seems to want 'unity love' for himself and Taylor Swift
Perhaps recognizing that the whole Kanye West-Taylor Swift feud has been one long, delightfully petty mess, West himself seems willing to put the past behind him. Take, for example, his latest tweet: Captioned "unity love," the photo shows a t-shirt that pairs West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album cover with Swift's 1989. (Where can we get this shirt? CafePress or…?) … [Link]
Mashable » Gene Wilder, comedy titan who played 'Willy Wonka' and 'Young Frankenstein,' dead at 83
LOS ANGELES — Gene Wilder, the visceral, wild-haired comedic actor and writer who played Willy Wonka and starred in dozens of films including the Mel Brooks classics Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, has died, his nephew confirmed in a statement Monday. He was 83. Wilder died of complications from Alzheimer's at his home in Stamford, Conn., according to the statement from … [Link]
Slashdot » Now Arriving On the New York Subway: Free E-Books, Timed For Your Commute
Brian Fagioli, writing for BetaNews:Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York has announced a new promotion called "Subway Reads," which leverages the free Wi-Fi connectivity provided at the NYC subway. This initiative will help straphangers get some relief from the other nonsense by enabling them to bury themselves in a free Penguin Random House e-book short or excerpt. "As part … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca Drawer sounds exactly like your favorite 'Star Wars' Wookiee
Every home has that one, sticky drawer that just doesn't seem worth fixing. However, YouTuber gjbc's mother's Wookiee Drawer definitely isn't worth tampering with, as its value lies in its flaw: Opening the drawer produces a noise that sounds eerily like Chewbacca. Step aside, Chewbacca Mom – Chewbacca Drawer is officially open. John Oliver has the perfect kryptonite for people … [Link]
Mashable » FBI investigating possible voter database hacks in two states
The FBI is investigating possible voter registration data breaches caused by foreign hackers in Arizona and Illinois, according to a report by Yahoo! News. SEE ALSO: Hackers have found a way to turn WikiLeaks into a weapon According to an alert obtained by Yahoo!, the agency has warned election officials around the country to be on the alert for such intrusions. … [Link]
Popular Science » FBI: Election Systems Were Infiltrated By Foreign Hackers
Technology Not good…not good. Two state election databases have been hacked by foreign hackers, according to a new report by the Federal Bureau of the Investigation. The FBI says these actions may… [Link]
Slashdot » Vienna Airport Says Glitch That Disrupted Dozens Of Flights Resolved
On Sunday, Vienna Airport was at the receiving end of a number of flight delays and cancellations due to data transmission issues. On Monday, it announced that all the issues have been resolved. Reuters reports:"Austrian air traffic control has solved the issue," the airport said on its website early on Monday. "At the moment there are no delayed or canceled … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver has the perfect kryptonite for people tired of superhero movies
Here's Johnny Strong, and he's here to save the day. If you're tired of the same old Marvel and DC summer blockbusters, especially if you were let down by Batman vs. Superman or Suicide Squad, John Oliver's original character, Johnny Strong (who is definitely not based on himself) is here to help. Johnny is just your "unconventionally handsome" boy who … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Announces Event On September 7: iPhone 7, Apple Watch 2 Expected
New iPhones are coming, Apple hinted today. The Cupertino-based giant announced on Monday that it will host an event on September 7. The rumor mill suggests that the company would announce as many as three iPhones — the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and the iPhone 6 SE. Recent reports suggest that Apple may also announce the second-generation of Apple … [Link]
Popular Science » A More Cost-Friendly Generic EpiPen Is On The Way
Health But it's still pretty expensive A generic EpiPen is coming that will cut the cost of the life-saving injection tool in half. Mylan is releasing the tool at a time when the price per pen of the on-brand… [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' meets 'Friends' in the most perfect dream sitcom
Who do you think the Ross and Rachel are? Is it Soldier: 76 and Widowmaker? Reaper and Tracer? Winston and Hanzo? Winston's definitely the Ross of that hypothetical relationship. Some beautiful mind on the internet cut a bunch of clips from Blizzard's Overwatch short films into a rough approximation of the Friends opening credits, complete with The Rembrandts' hit song, … [Link]
Popular Science » Playing An iPad Game Is Just As Soothing As Sedatives
Health Staring at a screen sometimes has its advantages It's a common strategy for exhausted parents: if the kid's being fussy, put him/her in front of a screen. Turns out, it works so well that it's better than a sedative… [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Says Foreign Hackers Breached State Election Systems
The FBI has uncovered evidence that foreign hackers breached two state election databases in recent weeks, and it has warned election officials across the country to some measures to step up the security of their computer systems. The Guardian reports: The FBI warning did not identify the two states targeted by cyber intruders, but Yahoo News said sources familiar with … [Link]
Popular Science » Year-Long 'Mission To Mars' Comes To An End In Hawaii
Space 365 days of living in a Mars-like environment Yesterday, six people stepped onto the ground at Mauna Loa in Hawaii, breathing in air unfiltered by a spacesuit or habitat for the first time in a year. [Link]
Popular Science » Check Out The Intense New 'Westworld' Trailer
Entertainment The show about a nightmarish Matrix theme park is looking intense The new trailer for Westworld is live with just over a month to go before the premier, and it's hitting all the right buttons. The show, a series version based on the… [Link]
Mashable » Clinton aide Huma Abedin splits from Anthony Weiner after latest sexting scandal
Anthony Weiner has been caught allegedly sexting — again — and this time his wife has had enough. Huma Abedin, who is one of Hillary Clinton's top aides, announced Monday that she and her former Representative husband are separating. Weiner has since deleted his Twitter account. Donald Trump immediately jumped on the news, suggesting that the break-up is another example of … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Removes Fake Article About Megyn Kelly From Trending Topics
Less than a week after Facebook announced that it is changing the way it handles the Trending Topics section on the social networking website, a fake article about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly was found trending on Facebook. The article, headlined "Breaking: Fox News Exposes Traitor Megyn Kelly, Kicks Her Out for Backing Hillary" comes from a conspiracy theory website, … [Link]
Popular Science » FAA Clears The Way For Drone Businesses
Aviation Flying low over legislative hurdles New drone rules… [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s iPhone Jamboree Is Coming September 7
Giddyup for some new iPhone action. The post Apple's iPhone Jamboree Is Coming September 7 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Smart bear unscrews trash can, ready to move in and help around the house
A smart Lake Tahoe bear / garbage connoisseur was captured on video unscrewing a sealed trash can. This bear clearly has a genius IQ (for bears) and proves that difficult-to-open containers are no match for its bear brain. Unfortunately, the bear's superior intellect is cancelled out by its animal desire to eat dirty paper towels. Use a fork, bear! Soon, … [Link]
WIRED » London’s Subway Now Runs All Night, So Why Doesn’t Yours?
Seven excuses, from money to a lack of creativity. The post London's Subway Now Runs All Night, So Why Doesn't Yours? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Drake gushes over Rihanna at the VMAs and social media is totally embarrassed for him
While presenting Rihanna with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at MTV's VMAs, Drake praised the singer's talent and said he loved her. Reactions from Rihanna and social media have labeled him in the "friend zone." Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hip Hop, Video Music Awards, Mtv, and Rihanna
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Mashable » iPhone owners sue Apple over 'Touch Disease'
Owners of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices are slapping Apple with a lawsuit over a so-called "Touch Disease" that makes the devices unusable. SEE ALSO: An internal defect is causing tons of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to break The case, which was filed in the Northern District of California Saturday, alleges that Apple is aware of the technical … [Link]
WIRED » Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland’s Katla Volcano
Some of the largest earthquakes in almost 40 years rocked Katla overnight, but an eruption doesn't seem to be in the works soon. The post Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland's Katla Volcano appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Here's why Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem
Colin Kaepernick isn't afraid to stand up (or sit down) for his beliefs. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s decision to sit down during the U.S. national anthem before Friday's preseason game against the Packers is causing quite a stir. According to the NFL, Kaepernick has refused to stand for the national anthem for all three preseason games. Kaepernick plans to sit … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé's VMA performance confirms she's still your queen
Beyoncé is now the most decorated VMA winner ever. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Queen B, Formation, Vma Vmas Vmas, and Blue Ivy Carter [Link]
Mashable » First child to receive a double-hand transplant is ready to play some football
Zion Harvey is now just hoping his mom will finally let him try out for the football team. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Surgery, Hospital, and Us And World
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Mashable » Kim Dotcom wants his extradition appeal live-streamed on YouTube
Kim Dotcom wants the world to be able to watch his extradition appeal on YouTube. The Internet entrepreneur's appeal hearing began Monday and, while the judge overseeing his case was frustrated by Dotcom's late request for the event to be livestreamed, he is reportedly considering it nonetheless. SEE ALSO: 6 Major Hollywood Movie Studios File Copyright Lawsuit Against Kim Dotcom The … [Link]
Popular Science » A Strong Signal From A Neighboring Solar System Has E.T. Seekers Speculating
Space Could this transmission come from intelligent life? Is someone trying to phone home? Astronomers at the SETI institute have detected "a strong signal" in the direction of HD164595, a star 95 light years from Earth. At… [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Is Making Life Terrible In Its Factories
An anonymous reader writes: Pressure from Apple to lower costs is driving worsening conditions for workers at the company's manufacturing partners.This according to watchdog group China Labor Watch, which says that under CEO Tim Cook, the Cupertino giant has asked the companies that assemble its products to cut their own costs, and those demands have led them to cut back … [Link]
Mashable » High schooler's adorable pop-up photo album is pure relationship goals
Please pass the tissues. Back to school can be a tough time for high school sweethearts, especially when one person is off to college. However, before he left for his first week of university life, a man named Jasper made his girlfriend Zara an adorable, pop-up photo album of their beautiful memories (so far, at least). Full of intricately made, hidden … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Use the cURL Command to Examine the Contents of a Web API's Header
I was inspired to write this How-To article because, sometimes, in their API documentation, API providers fail to tell you what sort of data their APIs return and how that data is formatted. Yes, I know. It's hard to believe how, more than a decade after Web APIs first hit the scene, API providers still omit this all-important detail. But, … [Link]
Popular Science » New Evidence Suggests 'Lucy' Probably Died By Falling Out Of A Tree
Science Ouch It's a 3.18 million year old cold case. [Link]
WIRED » Hack Brief: As FBI Warns Election Sites Got Hacked, All Eyes Are on Russia
Two-hundred thousand voter records were stolen from the Illinois board of elections, and a few murky clues point yet again to Russian hackers. The post Hack Brief: As FBI Warns Election Sites Got Hacked, All Eyes Are on Russia appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Apple's Big iPhone Announcement Will Be On September 7
Gadgets Camera-focused features and a new Apple Watch could be in store Apple's next press event will take place on September 7 in California. What's in store for the iPhone 7? [Link]
Mashable » Ben Affleck drops a social media bomb about a big DC Comics villain
Ben Affleck is up to something. The Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star and new face/director of the big screen's Caped Crusader tweeted out a video featuring an orange-and-black-armored warrior-type. SEE ALSO: Adam West and Burt Ward reunite for a new 'Batman' movie Anyone familiar with DC Comics should recognize that armor immediately: it's Deathstroke, a gun-for-hire who has crossed … [Link]
Mashable » Bearded dude flirts hard with the camera at a skateboarding event
UPDATE 4:18 p.m. EST: An earlier version claimed this man was Jase Robertson from Duck Dynasty. Who wouldn't want to be blown a kiss from a bearded dude in a Budweiser bandana? One super psyched skateboarding fan couldn't resist an opportunity to ham it up for the camera at a Street League Skateboarding competition last night. SEE ALSO: Ted Cruz goes … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Trending Topics highlights fake Megyn Kelly story days after dropping editors
That didn't take long. Just days after removing editors from curating Trending Topics, Facebook's news-driven section surfaced a fake story about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly. This is just about a worst-case scenario for Facebook, which had previously been battling allegations that its Trending editors had discriminated against conservative news outlets. Facebook removed the article after a few hours. Trending Topics … [Link]
Mashable » Apple sends out invites to iPhone 7 launch event
The Apple iPhone 7 invites are here. The Cupertino, California, tech giant will unveil its newest smartphone — and maybe more — on Sept. 7 in San Francisco. Apple emailed the invitations to media, including Mashable, and revealed the venue will be the The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The invite reads only, "See you on the 7th. Please join us for … [Link]
Slashdot » ISRO Successfully Test-fires Scramjet Rocket Engine
An anonymous reader writes: Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), on Sunday, successfully tested two indigenous scramjet engines. India has become the fourth country to demonstrate the flight testing of scramjet engine after the US, Russia and European Space Agency. According to a report, the scramjet will bring down the launch cost of weather satellite INSAT-3DR which is a weather forecast … [Link]
WIRED » It’s Time for Shows to Start Saying No to Season Two
Don’t ruin a good thing by trying to repeat it. The post It's Time for Shows to Start Saying No to Season Two appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Normal human Taylor Swift showed up for jury duty
Seems like Taylor Swift had a good reason for skipping out on MTV's Video Music Awards this year. The singer was probably getting a good night's rest to participate in the nation's favorite civic activity on Monday morning: jury duty. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift will leave a blank space by skipping the 2016 MTV VMAs In 2015, Swift reportedly deferred her … [Link]
Mashable » Trailer for ‘Hot Lava’ game quite literally turns the floor into lava
The "Floor is Lava" game (which some people just call "Hot Lava") has been around for so long, it's amazing no one's made a full video game out of it yet. But that changes with Hot Lava (which some people just call "The Floor is Lava"), which has a full trailer out from Klei Entertainment, known for their 2013 survival … [Link]
Mashable » What happens when you reply to a scam email from Nelson Mandela’s former wife
In our new episode of Scamalot, a woman claiming to be Nelson Mandela’s former wife, Winnie, has $45 million and wants James Veitch to become her investments manager. Veitch is full of great ideas, and even proposes getting into the smoothie business together. Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube for new episodes of Scamalot every Friday. You can also catch up on … [Link]
Mashable » Two bats had sex on the field during an NFL game
When you're in the end zone, you really have to go for it. Score that touchdown. Catch that pass. Have sex with another bat. SEE ALSO: Swedish couple dressed as pigs terrorize 'Pokémon Go' hunters, have sex in front of a water wheel During Friday's Baltimore Ravens-Detroit Lions preseason game, two bats were spotted having sex on the field. While they … [Link]
Slashdot » Tens of Thousands of Infowars Accounts Hacked
Joseph Cox, reporting for Motherboard: Tens of thousands of subscriber accounts for media company Infowars are being traded in the digital underground. Infowars, created by famed radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, produces radio, documentaries and written pieces. The dumped data relates to Prison Planet TV, which gives paying subscribers access to a variety of Infowars content. The data … [Link]
Mashable » This battery cube is a must-have for charging your Apple Watch on the go
I like stupid-simple gadgets. Why? Because they're designed to do one thing great instead of a dozen things adequately. The Zens Apple Watch Power Bank is just the dead-simple gadget that I've been looking for. SEE ALSO: This reversible Micro USB cable is impossible to plug in wrong I've been wearing my Apple Watch for over a year now, and while … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a Big Mac tragically melt at the hands of sulfuric acid
Let's Melt This started out their latest experiment as a simple unboxing video, starring a McDonalds's Big Mac. But as all Greek tragedies go, the hero must die. When the burger gets gingerly doused in sulfuric acid, we witness its intriguing, gross, black decay. Science! Lady Gaga makes surprise appearance during Tame Impala performance Drone footage of Uluru reveals the … [Link]
Mashable » Lucy, our early human ancestor, may have died after falling from a tree
Lucy, a famous early human ancestor that lived about 3.2 million years ago, may have died after falling from a tree, her bones and organs smashing into the savannah of present-day Ethiopia, a new study suggests. Lucy's fatal fall is likely the first scientific hypothesis pointing to how the ape-like hominid died, according to the research published Monday in the journal … [Link]
Popular Science » If People Were Cockroaches, Adapting To Climate Change Would Be Easy
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WIRED » What Gives With Insects Pretending to Be Sticks and Leaves?
A surprising number of insects look so much like leaves and sticks that it doesn't seem possible. The post What Gives With Insects Pretending to Be Sticks and Leaves? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside Fitbit’s Quest to Make Fitness Trackers Invisible
Now that everyone knows what a Fitbit looks like, the company wants to make Fitbits that don't look like anything. The post Inside Fitbit's Quest to Make Fitness Trackers Invisible appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Remember the laptop-destroying 'USB Killer?' Now you can buy one
In Oct. 2015, we wrote about USB Killer — a seemingly innocuous USB stick that fries nearly any device it's inserted into with a bolt of electricity. Back then, it was a proof of concept, interesting mostly to security researchers and folks who work on USB standards. Now, however, the USB killer has become a gadget anyone can buy. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Lightning strike kills more than 300 reindeer in Norway
More than 300 wild reindeer were killed by a lighting strike in central Norway, according to the Norwegian Environment Agency. During the weekend, the agency released startling images showing a mass of reindeer carcasses scattered across a small area on the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. The incident, while rare, is not without precedent in other parts of the world, where lightning bolts … [Link]
Slashdot » Cyber Security Should Be Expanded To Departments Other Than IT: CII-KPMG
An anonymous reader shares a BGR report: Cyber threats today are no longer restricted to a company's communications and IT domains, calling for more than just technical controls to avert attacks and protect the business from future risks and breaches, a new report said. According to the joint report of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and KPMG, cyber security … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' counters: How to shut down every Defense 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 quick … [Link]
Popular Science » Juno Made Its Closest Jupiter Flyby Yet
Space It's just getting started The space probe made its closest pass to the gas giant on Saturday morning. [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber's Instagram is back. Thank goodness.
The day we've all been waiting for has arrived. Justin Bieber finally returned from the Instagram-dead and blessed us with his presence once again. *we'll give you a moment to truly enjoy this moment* It was a long two weeks of no Bieber 'grams after he quit the social media platform following a public tiff with ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez about fans … [Link]
Mashable » Mom defends her 3-year-old son's choice to wear tutus
No one, especially not a child, should ever feel unsafe based on the clothing they want to wear. Jen Anderson Shattuck's 3-year-old son Roo likes to wear sparkly tutus everywhere he goes with his mom — from church to the grocery store. SEE ALSO: My son wears a dress — so what? For the most part, Roo and his mom don't … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Do women sync up? No, but we can’t resist menstruation myths
There seems to be no end to the studies asking how menstruation and ovulation changes a woman's behaviour, but most of the evidence for this is poor [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg meets the Pope, gives him a model drone
Even Mark Zuckerberg knows that when in Rome, you have to go kiss the ring. Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan met with Pope Francis on Monday. And he came bearing gifts. The Facebook CEO gave his holiness a drone — or at least a model. Picture below, it's a replica of the Aquila drones that Facebook is developing to beam Internet to … [Link]
WIRED » How to Use Physics to Paddle Board Like a Pro
If you paddle on just one side of a stand up paddle board, the board will turn to the other side. If you use a different stroke and torque, it can go straight. The post How to Use Physics to Paddle Board Like a Pro appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Gorgeous new 'Beauty and the Beast' photos are here to make your Monday
We cannot wait to be Disney's guest when the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast arrives in theaters in March. In the meantime, we've gotten a very teasing teaser trailer, but so far very little intel on what this whole magical world is actually going to, you know, look like. Until now, that is. In new photos posted to his … [Link]
Slashdot » Opera Sync Users May Have Been Compromised In Server Breach
An anonymous reader writes: Someone broke into Opera's servers. The Opera browser has a handy feature for synchronizing browsing data across different devices. Unfortunately, some of the passwords and login information used to enable the feature may have been stolen from Opera's servers. Opera's sync service is used by around 1.7 million people each month. Overall, the browser has 350 … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone watching the VMAs tweeted about Beyoncé
Half the fun of an awards show is just getting to tweet about it. Sunday night's MTV VMAs had a lot of people tweeting, whether to show their confusion about Kanye's crazy video or their undying love for Beyoncé. SEE ALSO: MTV VMAs 2016: Here's the full winners list These were the top moments on Twitter during the event. 1. Beyoncé … [Link]
Mashable » This Indian bank is getting a robot to greet customers
An Indian bank is planning to get a robot to greet its walk-in customers. Call it giving your service, um, a robotic touch. SEE ALSO: Humans may prefer expressive robots to competent ones, study finds The robot, which is being piloted by India's second largest private bank by assets, HDFC Bank, will assist customers with common tasks like withdrawing or transferring … [Link]
Mashable » This speech recognition software is much faster than human typists
Speech recognition software used to be awful. It couldn't deal with background noise, its vocabulary was limited and it was awkward to use in public. But we've come a long way. A new speech recognition system can transcribe English or Mandarin about three times faster than humans can type on a smartphone, according to a recent study. Developers from the popular … [Link]
Mashable » The trailer for Vice's news show on HBO is here
Vice’s nightly news show is set to debut in about a month — and now the public has it's first real look at the tone and scope of the program. It is, unsurprisingly, very Vice. The new trailer dropped Monday morning and maintains the look and feel of Vice's on-the-ground journalism that has helped make it a growing force in the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Don't Breathe' director Fede Alvarez on how YouTube is helping young filmmakers
Don’t Breathe director Fede Alvarez landed on Hollywood's radar with his 2009 short Panic Attack, so he knows the power of "going viral." The up-and-coming Uruguayan writer-director talked to El Pulso about how YouTube has become the go-to tool for young filmmakers. Your browser does not support iframes. That's right, YouTube is not just for cat videos. It can actually help … [Link]
Mashable » Fitbit's new fitness trackers are all about personalization
Fitbit is updating two of its most popular fitness trackers. The new waterproof Flex 2 and heart rate-tracking Charge 2 are available now up for preorder and will officially go on sale in the coming weeks. SEE ALSO: 10 apps to help make you a morning person With the Charge 2, Fitbit redesigned its Charge HR with a larger display that … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen skipped the VMA's and chose delicious sandwiches instead
Model, cook book author, mother and all-around great human Chrissy Teigen is now our new life coach. Never low on good advice and hilarious tweets we should clearly shape our lives around, in typical Teigen fashion, she decided to forgo uncomfortable formalwear at the VMA's on Sunday for a casual night in with her family on the couch. SEE ALSO: Chrissy … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's 'Fade' video comes complete with an inexplicable cat lady
It’s always important to plant the landing. Few know that better than Kanye West, whose latest video — for "Fade," off The Life of Pablo — ends with a naked, cat-faced lady embracing a naked man with the best hairdo of 2016. The two sit with a small chlid while a herd of sheep chill out in front of them. SEE … [Link]
WIRED » Dyslexic Designers Just Think Different—Maybe Even Better
Jim Rokos thinks dyslexics are highly creative problem solvers who think in ways that make for killer designs. And he's putting on an exhibit to prove it. The post Dyslexic Designers Just Think Different—Maybe Even Better appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper is just as stunned by Beyoncé's presence as we are
Not everyone can keep their composure in the queen's presence. While doing an interview for MTV News at the VMA's on Sunday night, Chance the Rapper was overjoyed when superstar Beyoncé decided to casually photobomb his segment. SEE ALSO: Chance the Rapper wore cool overalls to the VMAs Honestly, when you're as cool as Bey, you can do whatever you want. … [Link]
Mashable » Opera sync system hacked, passwords of 1.7 million users reset
Opera says the sync feature on its browsers was recently hacked, and data of some of its users was compromised. As a security measure, the Norway-based software firm is forcing all sync users to reset their passwords. SEE ALSO: Opera releases free and unlimited VPN for Android Opera’s synchronization feature allows people to work seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. … [Link]
WIRED » Cantina Talk: What Does ‘Rogue One’ Mean? Now We Know
Things have been relatively quiet on the galactic front recently. But there are still a few bits of Star Wars news you might've missed. Catch up here. The post Cantina Talk: What Does 'Rogue One' Mean? Now We Know appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » You Too Can Invest In Lawsuits. But Not Quite Like Peter Thiel
Legalist is an online service that lets you pump money in lawsuits. But that's not a new thing. And it doesn't make you the new Peter Thiel. The post You Too Can Invest In Lawsuits. But Not Quite Like Peter Thiel appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Magic Portals, the Sounds of Yellowstone, and 3 More Must-Hear Podcast Tales
This week, listen to burbling mudpots, a shape-shifting badger, and why high school wrestling was instrumental in a DEA investigation. The post Magic Portals, the Sounds of Yellowstone, and 3 More Must-Hear Podcast Tales appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How One Man Dreamed Up Tetris, the Game That Shook the World
In an excerpt from the upcoming book The Tetris Effect, we learn how a children's toy in a Moscow shop inspired the game that changed the world. The post How One Man Dreamed Up Tetris, the Game That Shook the World appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Routers Are Pretty Now, Because They Have to Be
Don’t look now, but routers have gotten a major makeover. The post Routers Are Pretty Now, Because They Have to Be appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 5 Movies You Should Watch on HBO Go Right Now
From '80s cloak-and-dagger tales to throwback thrillers to identity-switching action flicks, these movies will blow your face…OFF! The post 5 Movies You Should Watch on HBO Go Right Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Aquanaut Is Defining the Next Era of Spaceflight
Astronaut Megan McArthur spent 16 days aboard the underwater Aquarius Reef Base, conducting research in an environment that simulates space exploration. The post This Aquanaut Is Defining the Next Era of Spaceflight appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Forget the Pool. This Guy Chased Tornadoes All Summer
Photographer Max Conrad traveled all the way from Germany for a twister hunt. The post Forget the Pool. This Guy Chased Tornadoes All Summer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Isolated NASA Team Ends Year-Long Mars Simulation In Hawaii
An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes the BBC: A team of six people have completed a Mars simulation in Hawaii, where they lived in near isolation for a year. Since August 29th, 2015, the group lived in close quarters in a dome, without fresh air, fresh food or privacy… Having survived their year in isolation, the crew members said they were … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Doing Math with Python – $11.97 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Doing Math with Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-08-31 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » The fish that have bellies full of mice – but we don’t know how
Lesser salmon catfish from rivers of north Australia gobble down mice and possibly other small mammals. How they get to their land prey remains a mystery [Link]
Mashable » After visa on arrival, tourists traveling to India will get a local SIM card too
As the holiday season nears, India is fixing one of the most annoying problems that tourists visiting the country face – getting a local SIM card. SEE ALSO: Traveling to India? Check out these apps first India's Union Home Ministry has sanctioned a proposal to give SIM cards to foreigners who visit India on e-tourist visas. The plan could be enforced … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga makes surprise appearance during Tame Impala performance
Leave it to Mother Monster to make an entrance (or exit). Just as Australian band Tame Impala were rounding up their performance at Sunday's FYF Festival with their hit song "New Person, Same Old Mistakes", Lady Gaga popped up on stage for a sing-a-long sesh. If you're wondering what's the connection between the two, the band's lead singer Kevin Parker … [Link]
Mashable » How Airbnb is glad-handing its way to legality in Australia
Since Airbnb officially arrived in Australia in 2012, the short-term property rental giant has been extending its power and popularity, all with the softest touch. By accident and design, the company has become the friendly face of the local "sharing economy," being conciliatory with government and recruiting hosts who can act as its champions. SEE ALSO: Airbnb tries urban planning — … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Night Of' finale: Too good for a second season. Please don't ruin it, HBO.
LOS ANGELES — As Robeta Flack sang "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" on the hi-fi, the orange tabby cat walked across the wooden floor of Jack Stone's apartment. And it was perfectThe end. At a time when gracefully concluding a popular TV show seems about as easy as landing a rocket on a tiny pad in the middle … [Link]
WIRED » Here’s What Thor Was Doing During Captain America: Civil War
One of the coolest things you missed if you weren't at Comic-Con International is finally online. Watch it here. The post Here's What Thor Was Doing During Captain America: Civil War appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » People think this Johnny Depp-fronted fragrance campaign stinks
Talk about bad timing. It wasn't long ago that Amber Heard alleged that her former partner Johnny Depp was responsible for domestic abuse toward her in their 18-month marriage, leading to a temporary restraining order in the midst of a long and public divorce. SEE ALSO: This hashtag is prompting men to get real about mental health and suicide The former … [Link]
Mashable » Norway dude dives into the toilet to retrieve friend's phone, gets stuck
What’s worse than dropping a phone in the toilet? For this Norwegian dude, it was getting stuck in the toilet tank for more than an hour. SEE ALSO: How to Save Your Phone When It Falls in the Toilet When 20-year-old Norway-based Cato Berntsen Larsen found that his friend had lost his phone in the toilet, he volunteered to offer a … [Link]
Slashdot » What Jonathan Coulton Learned From The Technology Industry
In a new article on GeekWire, Jonathan Coulton explains why he left a comfortable software development job in 2005 to launch a career as an online singer-songwriter. But he also describes the things he learned from the tech industry. "These guys were doing this thing they wanted to do, this thing they felt competent doing. They didn't chase after things, … [Link]
Mashable » Tired of driving to work, this man built a plane
Every weekday, weather permitting, Frantisek Hadrava throws on a white scarf and a leather helmet before he takes the scenic route to work. Instead of commuting by car, Hadrava has built himself a speedier option: an ultra lightweight plane called Vampira. The 45-year old from the Czech village of Zdikov cut his 14-minute commute to his 6 a.m. shift at a … [Link]
Mashable » Philips' motion sensor turns on your smart lights when you walk into a room
Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa! Philips' new motion sensor does just that. The $39.95 wireless sensor measures roughly 2- x 2-inches and launches in early October. SEE ALSO: This button could be … [Link]
Mashable » Athletes with Down syndrome fight for inclusion at the Paralympics
Despite it being one of the world's most common intellectual disabilities, athletes with Down syndrome are still fighting to be included in the Paralympic Games. Down Syndrome Swimming Australia (DSSA) is one group speaking out about its frustration. DSSA Chairman Simon Cox told Mashable Australia its swimmers are routinely unable to compete in the Games because no category suits their particular … [Link]
Mashable » All the VMA performances, ranked worst to best
Sure, MTV gave out a few awards at the VMAs this year, but blink and you may have missed them. Instead, they gave plenty of air time to Rihanna and Beyoncé, because that's what you do when flawless divas agree to grace your stage, and they killed. Some of the high-concept performances (hey Nick Jonas) got lost in translation, though. Here's … [Link]
Mashable » Youngest pilot to fly solo around the world is serious teenager goals
So, what did you do on the weekend? For plenty of teenagers, it was likely filled with plenty of partying and regrettable memories. Nothing wrong with that, by the way. But for 18-year-old Australian pilot Lachlan Smart, it was a slightly more productive one. He set a record on the weekend with a 45,000 kilometre (27,961 mile) trip. SEE ALSO: Turns … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore confirms 41 Zika virus cases and warns of more to come
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 41 locally-transmitted Zika virus cases on Sunday, and warns that more will come. In a press release addressing the outbreak, all of the people affected were either residents or foreign construction workers living and working in the Aljunied Crescent and Sims Drive area of the island state. SEE ALSO: The first Zika vaccine … [Link]
Mashable » Drone footage of Uluru reveals the beauty of Australia's red centre
New drone footage of Uluru and the surrounding Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has been captured by Ayers Rock Resort, offering a glimpse of Australia's red centre in a whole new way. It is the first time a drone has been permitted to operate inside the national park, with special approval being granted by the traditional owners, the Anangu nation, in … [Link]
Mashable » Chaos at LAX as shooting false alarm forces evacuations
The scene at Los Angeles International Airport turned into bedlam on Sunday night when reports of a shooter inside one of the terminals sent travellers running out of buildings and, for some, onto the tarmac. SEE ALSO: The shooting scare at JFK Airport blamed on loud Usain Bolt's fans But reports would later indicate that no shots had been fired at … [Link]
Mashable » Drake's attempt to kiss Rihanna at the VMAs didn't work work work work work
It was the night of the 2016 VMAs, and to Drake, that could only mean one thing — time to worship Rihanna, just like every other night. He stayed hidden all night — despite winning an award for "Hotline Bling," the biggest video of his career — until it was time to present Rihanna with the Video Vanguard award. "She is … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon went full Ryan Lochte for his VMAs appearance
Jimmy Fallon pulled out the topical Olympics humor with an oddly placed Ryan Lochte impression during Sunday's MTV Music Awards. Fallon took the stage donning Lochte's chlorine-bleached hair and a faux silver medal and presented the award for Video of the Year. SEE ALSO: MTV VMAs 2016: Here's the full winners list "Who has the the best video of the year?" … [Link]
Mashable » F1 driver can't stop drinking from a shoe because Australia is weird
Victory never tasted so sweaty. Celebrating his second place score in Belgium's F1 Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo, for the second time in a month, drank his victory champagne from his shoe. As is the Australian way. SEE ALSO: Aussie F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo celebrates by drinking champagne from a shoe Ever the generous gentleman, the Ricciardo first offered his shoe champers … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Britney Spears return to the VMA stage with a frisky 'Make Me' performance
Britney’s back, bitch. Britney Spears performed at the VMAs for the first time in a decade, with her new single, "Make Me" with G-Eazy. What the performance lacked in live vocals (duh), it more than made up for in spunk and sparkler. There was also a lot of zebra print. SEE ALSO: Britney's 'Glory' is all about getting what you want … [Link]
Mashable » Laurie Hernandez is all of us when she hugs Beyoncé at VMAs
Laurie Hernandez has a gold medal, a silver medal and a hug from Beyoncé. The Final Five (save a sick Gabby Douglas) presented Beyoncé with a Moonman for Best Female Video at the VMAs and Queen B embraced each of the gymnasts before addressing the audience. After Hernandez recovered from her moment in Bey's sequined squeeze, she reacted like, well, … [Link]
Mashable » The powerful element you missed from Beyoncé's VMAs performance
If you, like us, were truly mesmerized by Beyoncé's Lemonade performance during Sunday's MTV Music Video Awards, you might have missed a powerful element of her performance. At the very end of her performance, Beyoncé's dancers laid on the stage to form the universal symbol for woman — a perfect close to "Formation," a song celebrating black womanhood. SEE ALSO: MTV … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks will race for humanity's life in the upcoming 'Inferno'
When Tom Hanks reprises his role as Robert Langdon for the third time in Dan Brown's Inferno, the audience will experience a fast-paced, heart-thumping thriller with the same brain-twisting riddles that the previous movies are known for. That's what director Ron Howard promises in the latest featurette for the movie. "That's what Langdon is thrust into. There's immediate, real world … [Link]
Mashable » Pirelli calendar calls ‘bullsh*t’ on beauty ideals, stars iconic actresses
Pirelli calendars have made headlines annually since 1963 and this coming year is no exception. The Italian multinational's calendars are known to feature scantily-clad models and OTT sexiness, but 2017 will see some of Hollywood's greatest actresses honoured. SEE ALSO: See Serena Williams and Amy Schumer's stunning nude portraits shot by Annie Leibovitz A selection of choice behind the scenes images … [Link]
Slashdot » How Security Experts Are Protecting Their Own Data
Today the San Jose Mercury News asked several prominent security experts which security products they were actually using for their own data. An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: The EFF's chief technologist revealed that he doesn't run an anti-virus program, partly because he's using Linux, and partly because he feels anti-virus software creates a false sense of security. ("I don't like … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Beyoncé remind you who the f*ck she is with a savage VMA performance
If you are still alive, there's a pretty good chance you didn't catch Beyoncé's VMA performance Sunday night. Queen Bey lit Madison Square Garden on fire performing an extended medley from her visual album Lemonade with a special appearance from her trusty sidekick, Hot Sauce the baseball bat. She and her ferocious pack of dancers stormed through the venue, passing by … [Link]
Mashable » Procrastinating? Chrome extension replaces online ads with study notes
You’re meant to be studying aren't you? Never fear though, this could be a solution. A Chrome extension called V Energy Adnotes wants to replace advertisements on the internet with study notes, helping to provide some degree of academic benefit to those long sessions of watching cat videos and reading about the Kardashians. SEE ALSO: 7 can't-miss apps: Fake it for … [Link]
Mashable » New BFFs Simone Biles and Kim Kardashian snapped a selfie at the VMAs
Simone Biles had one game plan for the MTV Music Video Awards: hang out with Kim Kardashian. As the decorated Olympic gymnast said at a press conference on Saturday, "I have planned tomorrow at the VMAs, I'm gonna meet Kim Kardashian and then I'm gonna send her daughter some [leotards], so I'm set on doing that." SEE ALSO: MTV VMAs 2016: … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Kanye West's VMA speech in all its uncomfortable glory, bro
“I am Kanye West and that feels really great to say, especially this year," Kanye West announced to a crowd already excitedly chanting, "Yeezy." West spoke on stage at the VMAs for nearly seven minutes Sunday night while the audience practiced breathing exercises — except Kim Kardashian-West, who seemed very at peace with whatever may come next. She's had some practice. … [Link]
Mashable » Alicia Keys used her VMA moment to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
On Sunday night, Alicia Keys took the stage to present the award for Best Male Video at the VMAs. But before presenting the award, Keys took a moment to honor Martin Luther King Jr., whose "I Have a Dream" speech turned 53 on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Beyonce and Blue Ivy get in formation on VMA red carpet Keys performed an impromptu … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2327: Replaced by 'bots!
OMG, could that ever happen? [Link]
Mashable » Paleo bro gives outrageous medical advice, Facebook comes for him
Pete Evans is an Australian chef, host of TV show My Kitchen Rules and purveyor of The Paleo Way diet. He's also the guy who just copped a slamming from a medical practitioner on Facebook. SEE ALSO: Campaign Pokes Fun at Women’s Diet Ads Why? Just the small matter of telling a woman that she should treat her osteoporosis by eliminating … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj went to sexy cycling class for their VMAs performance
Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj got a quick workout in during Sunday's MTV Music Video Awards. The pair performed Grande's song "Side to Side," on which Minaj guests. SEE ALSO: MTV VMAs 2016: Here's the full winners list Their performance featured a entire row of cycling dancers, Grande herself perched atop a hot pink pommel horse, and a team of male … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Tests A Software That Judges Hollywood's Portrayal of Women
Slashdot reader theodp writes: Aside from it being hosted in a town without a movie theater, the 2016 Bentonville Film Festival was also unusual in that it required all entrants to submit "film scripts and downloadable versions of the film" for judgment by "the team at Google and USC", apparently part of a larger Google-funded research project with USC Engineering … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna's VMAs opener was a pastel dream world
It was a pastel pink and blue dream world for Rihanna's MTV Music Video Awards opener. The pop queen performed a medley of her past biggest hits, including "Please Don't Stop the Music," "Only Girl (In The World)," "We Found Love" and "Where Have You Been." SEE ALSO: All the dazzling and questionable looks from the 2016 VMA red carpet This … [Link]
Mashable » MTV VMAs 2016: Here's the full winners list
The 2016 VMAs were Sunday night and Beyonce, Kanye West, Rihanna and more are all competing for top honors. SEE ALSO: Beyonce and Blue Ivy get in formation on VMA red carpet See a full list of winners below. Best Male Video Drake – Hotline Bling Bryson Tiller – Don't Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For … [Link]
Mashable » Teen escapee has no chill, asks for a better mugshot on Facebook
Like licenses, mugshots aren't known to make people look good. So why not try and change it if you have the opportunity? Police in Australia were on the hunt for 18-year-old, Amy Sharp after she escaped from corrective service officers in Sydney on Aug. 19. Sharp was placed in custody for property offences. SEE ALSO: Turns out Thor was just chilling … [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper wore cool overalls to the VMAs
Chance the Rapper is totally ready for the first day school. He aced the white VMAs red carpet, wearing some comfortable khaki overalls that have a pocket to tuck a moon man in, should he take home the Best Hip Hop Video award for "Angels." Chance accessorized with his signature baseball cap, a Michael Jackson pin paying tribute to the icon … [Link]
Mashable » All the dazzling and questionable looks from the 2016 VMA red carpet
If you're not entirely sure whether to wear cargo overalls or a jewel encrusted gown, may we suggest attending the VMAs red (errr, white) carpet? Princess Blue Ivy Carter showed up as her mom's date, Chance the Rapper was super prepared plenty of pockets to fit granola bars should he get hungry and uh, Nev Schulman is there. SEE ALSO: Allow … [Link]
Mashable » Team SoloMid wins the 'League of Legends' NA LCS Summer championship
TORONTO — Team SoloMid defeated Cloud9 at the North American League of Legends Championship Series Summer Finals, taking first place in North America and automatically qualifying for the 2016 World Championships. SEE ALSO: Immortals take third in the 'League of Legends' NALCS Summer Playoffs TSM took a 3-1 victory against Cloud9 in a best-of-five series at the Air Canada Centre in … [Link]
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