Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » The bezels on Lenovo's most powerful Yoga laptop are so incredibly thin
BERLIN — Lenovo's line of laptop/tablet hybrids has a new king: the Yoga 910, whose nearly invisible bezels let it fit a 13.9-inch screen into a 13-inch laptop body. The Yoga 910 comes with a range of Intel processors (up to a Core i7 model), a maximum of 16GB of memory, and up to 1TB of SSD storage. It also comes … [Link]
Slashdot » Half Of People Click Anything Sent To Them
Want to know why phishing continues to be one of the most common security issue? Half of the people will click on anything without thinking twice ArsTechnica reports: A study by researchers at a university in Germany found that about half of the subjects in a recent experiment clicked on links from strangers in e-mails and Facebook messages — even … [Link]
Mashable » The futuristic Lenovo Yoga Book can digitize your paper notes
BERLIN — Cool doesn't even begin to describe Lenovo's Yoga Book, announced Wednesday at IFA 2016. The Yoga Book is about the size of a children's hardcover book — Lenovo compared it side by side with a hardcover Dr. Seuss book — and serves as a mini tablet, laptop and a digital notebook. SEE ALSO: Asus ZenBook 3 looks just like … [Link]
Mashable » PewDiePie explains ISIS tweet that got him temporarily kicked off Twitter
LOS ANGELES — Tweeting a joke about the Islamic State (ISIS) is never a good idea, especially if you're famous. Twitter briefly suspended YouTuber PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg)'s account on Wednesday after he posted that he and JackSepticEye (Seán William McLoughlin) had joined the terrorist organization. The social media website saw PewDiePie's tweet, coupled with a more graphic profile picture (which … [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo's 'Yoga Book' Laptop Is So Thin It Needs A Touchscreen Keyboard
An anonymous reader writes: At IFA in Berlin, Lenovo announced the Yoga Book, a laptop that measures in at just 0.38-inches thick, making it the thinnest laptop currently available. In order for it to retain such a slim profile, the keyboard needed to be redesigned. The Yoga Book features what is called the Halo Keyboard, a touchscreen keyboard that is … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon is charging sellers $1,500 to list certain brands
If third-party sellers want to sell Nikes or Adidas on Amazon, it'll cost them. Amazon is charging sellers as much as $1,500 to list certain brands in their stores. The flat fee is charged per brand, CNBC reported this week. The move is part of an effort to stop the sale of counterfeit goods on AmazonBirkenstock announced it would take its … [Link]
WIRED » That Crazy Hyperloop Lawsuit Just Got Even Nastier
The wild legal battle between the founders of the company leading the race to build Elon Musk's Hyperloop took a nasty turn today. The post That Crazy Hyperloop Lawsuit Just Got Even Nastier appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The newest Hershey's Kisses flavor? Birthday cake.
Birthday cake flavor: It's that Funfetti taste reminiscent of the cupcakes of your youth, and it's everywhere. We've seen it in the form of special-edition Oreo cookies, Breyer's ice cream, even hard liquor. And starting mid-September, it'll be available in the form of birthday cake-flavored Hershey's Kisses. SEE ALSO: How to make a gummy bear axe because you clearly need one … [Link]
Mashable » A European satellite got hit by some kind of space debris
An Earth-gazing satellite keeping an eye on our planet from above appears to have been whacked by a little piece of natural or human-made space debris. Engineers working with the European Space Agency's (ESA) Copernicus Sentinel-1A spacecraft noticed a small and sudden dip in the power produced by one of the satellite's solar panels on Aug. 23, ESA said. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
WIRED » Dear College Students: You Should Take Geology
Most college students don't even consider geology, but they're missing out on the whole planet! The post Dear College Students: You Should Take Geology appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Toddler has morbidly funny solution to classic ethics dilemma
Need an age-old ethical question answered? Please ask this toddler, who was recently presented with the classic trolley problem. The trolly problem posits this: if a runaway trolley is about to run into five people trapped on the tracks, but can be rerouted to a track with only one person trapped on it, should you reroute it? Or let the … [Link]
Slashdot » Senate Committee Expected To OK Autonomous Car Bills in Michigan
Michael Wayland, and Melissa Burden, reporting for The Detroit News: Michigan legislators could vote as early as next week on sweeping autonomous vehicle bills that would allow self-driving cars on any Michigan road without a human driver behind the wheel. The Senate's Economic Development and International Investment Committee is holding a public hearing on the bills at 10 a.m. Wednesday … [Link]
Mashable » This new Mercedes might look like a frog, but it drives like a sports car
For those who want the performance and handling characteristics of a mid-size coupe with the body of a crossover (mostly), Mercedes has a sporty new vehicle for you: the 2017 GLC43 Coupe. Think of it as the GLC SUV with a shorter roof. No, scratch that. Don't think of it that way, because that's exactly what it is. SEE ALSO: Timeline: … [Link]
WIRED » Techies Donate to Clinton in Droves. To Trump? Not So Much
Silicon Valley employees are Hillary Clinton's top funders. The post Techies Donate to Clinton in Droves. To Trump? Not So Much appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Colin Kaepernick's protest is the latest from athletes in the era of Black Lives Matter
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's recent protest of the national anthem has made headlines over the last week for the controversy that ensued — and the many, many hot takes it inspired. But he's not the first athlete whose protests have intersected with politics and race. SEE ALSO: Here's why Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem Kaepernick's decision to … [Link]
Popular Science » The International Space Station Is Getting A New HD Camera
Space Two astronauts will perform a spacewalk to install the new equipment and make repairs You can watch the spacewalk on NASA TV tomorrow morning. [Link]
Mashable » Artist illustrates the weird, goofy and gross pickup lines she gets online
Illustrator Emmie Tsumura is documenting the fascinating world of online dating — one pickup line at a time. Tsumura began her latest project, "OK Cucumber," after ending a long-term relationship. "I finally started dating online to get out of my rut," she told Mashable. "But it was really hard and pretty depressing at times." Right before Tsumura was about to throw … [Link]
Mashable » Photos: Tons of tomatoes fly through the air at the world's biggest food fight
The streets of Bunol are splattered with red after the world's largest food fight. The annual Tomatina fiesta took place on Wednesday in a village outside of Valencia, Spain, where trucks dumped 160 tons of tomatoes for around 20,000 participants, according to the Associated Press. SEE ALSO: Comfort and chaos in a tomato sandwich There are only a two rules at … [Link]
Mashable » Trump praises Mexicans in surreal speech that sounds nothing like what he's said before
Donald Trump has now gone from demonizing Mexico to commending the country in little more than a year. The Republican presidential nominee praised Mexicans on Wednesday during a joint press conference with Mexican President Peña Nieto, and pledged to work with Mexico if he is elected president. The tone of the speech could not have been farther from the tone of … [Link]
Slashdot » FDA Finds Flaws In Theranos' Zika Tests
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: This past week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated testing for the Zika virus at all U.S. blood centers. That juices demand for Zika-testing technology, but one company that isn't welcome to provide it yet is Theranos. The beleaguered blood analysis startup has run afoul of the FDA, yet again, The … [Link]
Popular Science » Samsung's New Gear S3 Smartwatches Always Show The Time
Gadgets The Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier have other fancy new features, but no pricing (yet) Samsung today unveiled the seventh smartwatch in its wearable line: the Gear S3, which comes in two models, the Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier. [Link]
Mashable » 'La La Land' reviews find critics falling for Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone
LOS ANGELES — La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, just made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where most critics fell head-over-heels for the film. La La Land serves as writer-director Damien Chazelle's follow-up to his critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated drama Whiplash, and apparently serves as proof that he's no one-hit wonder. It's also a major … [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Uncover Basis Of Amputee Phantom Sensations
Health Implications for how we understand amputees and prosthetics Researchers have painted a map of the brain's relationship with appendages. [Link]
Mashable » Head back to World War I with the Battlefield 1 Beta
One of 2016's biggest multiplayer shooters enters open beta on Xbox One, PS4 and PC this week Read more…More about Mashable Video, Pc, Ps4, Xbox One, and Fps
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Mashable » These kids know what sportsmanship is all about
Barcelona’s team at the Junior Soccer World Challenge won the trophy with their soccer skills, and then won the internet with their post-game compassion. The team from Spain, made up of kids under 12, consoled members of Team Japan who were heartbroken over the loss. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time, Real Time Video, World Cup, and Japan [Link]
WIRED » One Guy’s Years-Long Quest to Turn a Wrecked Classic Into a Racecar
Dave Hogye spent four and a half years turning a rusted out 1959 Triumph into a racecar. The post One Guy's Years-Long Quest to Turn a Wrecked Classic Into a Racecar appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » SETI's 'Strong Signal' Came From Earth
Yesterday, it was reported that Russia has detected a strong signal around 11 GHz coming from HD164595, a star nearly identical in mass to the Sun and located about 95 light years away from Earth. Well, long story short the signal came Earth. Ars Technica reports: "First, astronomers with the search for extraterrestrial intelligence downplayed the possibility of an alien … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West tweets that McDonald's is his favorite brand
Eccentric superstar and Twitter provocateur Kanye West seems to enjoy spontaneously endowing seemingly random brands with the attention of his massive following. The latest object of his admiration is McDonald's, which, the rapper tweeted on Wednesday, is his "favorite brand." The remark quickly racked up more than 67,000 retweets and 95,000 likes. Several hours later, the fast food chain returned the … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch: How Self Driving Cars Could End Traffic Jams
Cars Automating a smooth future Traffic jams, automation. [Link]
Mashable » Why we should worry about Facebook's Trending topics disaster
Facebook isn't a great place to get your news. Yet millions of Americans use the social network to learn about what's going on in the world every day. This is core to a new controversy over Facebook's Trending feature, which exists to connect users to relevant stories. The company fired several trained journalists from the Trending team last Friday, leaving artificial … [Link]
Mashable » Movie theater reserved seating just took a big step forward
LOS ANGELES — Whether you're an aisle-seat hanger or a back-of-the-theater lurker, the moviegoing experience is getting incrementally less stressful as reserved seating slowly spreads across theater chains and ticket-buying apps. The steady march toward total control of your view took a major leap forward, as AMC Theatres — soon to be the world's largest chain, and currently the second-largest in … [Link]
WIRED » In Honor of The Night Of, We Pick the Greatest Finales Ever
Now that HBO's latest prestige drama has wrapped up, we're looking back (mostly) fondly on some of our favorite series endings of all time. The post In Honor of The Night Of, We Pick the Greatest Finales Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The 'Stranger Things' kids are adorable — but know nothing about '80s trivia
LOS ANGELES — Turns out playing a kid in the '80s is easier than answering trivia questions about the '80s. The young cast members from Netflix's Stranger Things gathered for a Facebook Live on Wednesday, where they revealed they are pretty bad at '80s trivia. It's still very adorable, though. The show, created by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, takes place … [Link]
WIRED » Nextdoor Breaks a Sacred Design Rule to End Racial Profiling
Designers love to minimizing the steps it takes to complete a process. But Nextdoor didn't remove steps from its incident reporting process. It added them. The post Nextdoor Breaks a Sacred Design Rule to End Racial Profiling appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Japan loves this purple potato ice cream
This plate of mashed potatoes is more at home with chocolate sauce than gravy and peas. For a limited time, Häagen-Dazs Japan is offering Murasaki Imo (purple potato) ice cream for the first time since 2013. In 2012 and 2013, the ice cream was released seasonally in Japan and was a huge hit both times. This return, which was announced on … [Link]
Mashable » Why Google thinks ride-sharing via Waze Carpool is a worthy investment
Google has long provided your entry point and guided your journey around the web. Soon, Google parent Alphabet may help with every part of your journey on the road. Alphabet is reportedly launching a ride-sharing business that coordinates carpools. The service is being incorporated as an additional feature in Google's Waze app, which provides driving directions not unlike Google Maps but … [Link]
Slashdot » No Coding in Palo Alto? City Takes On Silicon Valley Growth
An anonymous reader writes:The birthplace of Hewlett Packard and Xerox Parc and founding place of Facebook is now considering whether to enforce a zoning regulation banning firms whose "primary business is research and development, including software coding," according to the New York Times. As the Times wrote, "To repeat: The mayor is considering enforcing a ban on coding at ground … [Link]
WIRED » Samsung’s Gear S3 Smartwatches Look Beautiful. You Know, Like Normal Watches
The new Samsung S3 Frontier and S3 Classic follow a growing trend in the wearable world: Smartwatches that look like classic timepieces. The post Samsung's Gear S3 Smartwatches Look Beautiful. You Know, Like Normal Watches appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Cliff divers’ thrilling footage of mastering heights
A fearless group of cliff divers tackle several high drops across New England, displaying frontflips, corkscrews, backflips, and more. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sport, Diving, Swimming, and Connecticut
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New Scientist – News » Court rules in favour of Queensland mega-mine
Australia's federal court has rejected a bid to block a giant coal mine in central Queensland that could harm the Great Barrier Reef [Link]
Popular Science » That Signal Wasn't Aliens — It Was Coming From Earth
Space They're already here For a few precious days this week, the scientific community vacillated between enthralled or enraged by the news that a Russian telescope picked up what seemed to be a… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zika vaccine trials begin – but fears remain over virus’s impact
The trial comes amid warnings that even infected babies born with normal-sized heads could be at risk of developmental disorders [Link]
Mashable » Amazon buyers mistake doll-sized desks for human-sized ones
Three desks and chairs for $10 is a great deal – but not as great if they're only a few inches tall. Such a set is for sale on Amazon, and the review section shows that many disgruntled buyers failed to read the product dimensions before checking out, and they accidentally wound up with teeny-tiny furniture. SEE ALSO: Preschooler thinks the … [Link]
Mashable » Irish government HQ bombarded with apples protesting Apple tax break
The offices of Ireland's ruling government party, Fine Gael, were littered with apples Wednesday, as members of Sinn Fein's youth wing staged a vibrant protest against Apple's recent tax furor. Red and green apples of various varieties covered the railings and steps outside the party's Dublin headquarters following the EU investigation into the country artificially reducing Apple's tax burden. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Selena Gomez to take time off from her career after struggles with lupus
Selena Gomez is taking some much needed time for herself. Following a serious struggle with lupus, the 24-year-old singer has been traveling over the past few months for her Revival World Tour. Though Gomez has been delighting fans with her performances, it seems as though her journey hasn't been the smoothest. SEE ALSO: 8 facts you need to know about lupus … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Search For Android Now Finds Info Hidden Inside Apps
An anonymous reader writes: First Google created a centralized place to search the web, and now Google has a centralized spot to search your Android phone. The company just announced a new feature for the Google App called In Apps. As its name implies, In Apps lets you search for content inside your Android apps, such as a specific song, … [Link]
Mashable » Gen Z might be the hardest workers yet
Gen Z hasn't really entered the workforce yet, but they might give it a boost when they do. Today's teens — or the generation after millennials — seem to be more traditional in their workplace priorities and more focused on a job itself, rather than work-life balance, according to a new survey from the jobs site Monster. Gen Z's three most … [Link]
Popular Science » Cameras On The ISS Capture Gorgeous Time-Lapse Footage Of Three Hurricanes
Environment Meet Gaston, Lester, and Madeline In the eye of a hurricane there might be quiet, but seen from the above, these massive tropical storms are anything but demure. [Link]
Mashable » South African students speak out against racist ban on afro hair and win
Some student say teachers told them their natural hair looked "messy" and that it didn't "fit" with the school uniform. The policy has been suspended after the protest. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Race, Politics, and Teachers [Link]
WIRED » Thanks For the Mortality Check, CNN’s Many Countdown Clocks!
Happy Wednesday! Everybody dies. The post Thanks For the Mortality Check, CNN’s Many Countdown Clocks! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » How To Watch Tomorrow Morning's Solar Eclipse From Anywhere In The World
Environment The September 1 eclipse is the second this year There's a solar eclipse tomorrow morning over southern Africa, but you can view it from anywhere on Slooh's live webcast. [Link]
Mashable » The Dungeon Master's Guide to predicting Season 2 of 'Stranger Things'
There have been plenty of Dungeons & Dragons references on TV shows in the past, including on the series finale of Freaks and Geeks and the D&D-themed episode of Community. But few have embraced the role-playing game as strongly as Netflix's Stranger Things. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' have happened: How 1 big blow got the Duffer brothers here In 1983, when … [Link]
Popular Science » Breeze Drone Is Made For Selfies
Aviation Like an airborne selfie stick selfie drone… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ancient rock formations could be oldest fossils on the planet
Rocks in Greenland that have been preserved for 3.7 billion years show evidence of microbes living in a shallow sea on early Earth [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Eastbound & Down
Haven’t yet settled in with America's (least) favorite jerk baseball pitcher? The time has come. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Eastbound & Down appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Review: Hasselblad True Zoom Camera for Moto Z
Need a fat zoom lens? Also need Instagram? Well, pal, today's your lucky day. The post Review: Hasselblad True Zoom Camera for Moto Z appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Check out the new trailer for season 2 of izo's go90 show 'Chachi's World'
LOS ANGELES — Chachi's World, izo's flagship go90 series, will debut its second season on Sept. 12. The docu-series follows dancer, choreographer and fashionista Chachi Gonzales, the winner of MTV's America’s Best Dance Crew. The first three episodes of Season Two will roll out on the same day, followed by a weekly rollout of episodes for the remainder of the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Releases gRPC 1.0, an Internet-Scale Production-Ready RPC Framework
Google has announced the release of gRPC 1.0, a highly scalable open source universal RPC Framework. gRPC version 1.0 is the first general availability (GA) release of gRPC and can be considered ready for production deployments.
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Slashdot » After Breaches At Other Services, Spotify Is Resetting Users' Passwords
And now, Spotify is asking its users to reset their passwords. The popular music streaming service is "actively resetting a number of users' passwords," Motherboard reports, adding that the company is doing this because of the data breaches at other services and websites. In an email to customers, the company said, "Don't worry! This is purely a preventative security measure. … [Link]
Mashable » People are slamming this weird fertility campaign
A campaign by Italy's health ministry to encourage people to procreate has been inundated by negative comments for its promotional posters — which were deemed tasteless, anachronistic and sexist. The first "Fertility Day," which will be held on Sept. 22, was announced by Italian health minister Beatrice Lorenzin last month in an attempt to inform the public opinion on issues such … [Link]
Mashable » Hasselblad's camera module adds 10x optical zoom to Moto Z phones
“It’s not the camera, but the person behind the camera that makes great pictures." Every seasoned photographer will bestow these words of wisdom on the less financially equipped. But in the case of smartphone cameras, superior hardware really makes a world a difference if you want great photos. Just when I thought Motorola’s Moto Mod attachments for its Moto Z, Z … [Link]
Mashable » The Moto Z Play Droid is a more affordable modular phone
The Moto Z and Moto Z Force are two of Lenovo/Motorola’s finest smartphones and its Moto Mods are the best shot at making modular phones a reality (at least until Google’s Project Ara launches next year). Joining the Z family is the new Moto Z Play Droid, an Android device with mid-range specs, a long-lasting battery and one feature the Z … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter now lets select users make money off of videos
Twitter is offering some of its most influential users a cut of the money it makes off of their posts in a push to populate the platform with more in-house video. Starting Tuesday, publishers and other high-profile accounts will be able to mark a box on each video tweet they send indicating that they'd like to tack on a pre-roll promotion, … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Hortons coffee is expanding beyond Canada
Tim Hortons, a cult favorite in Canada known for its coffee and doughnuts, will begin opening restaurants in the U.K. next year as part of a global expansion. Gurprit Dhaliwal will be the chief executive officer of the master-franchise joint venture, responsible for developing Tim Hortons in Britain, according to Restaurant Brands International Inc., the Oakville, Ontario-based company that owns the chain. “It’s … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Gene Wilder nail the comedic pause over and over again
Among the hallmarks of Gene Wilder's spectacular career was his mastery of the comedic pause. As director Edgar Wright tweeted after Wilder's death, the beloved Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory star was "funny doing something & funny doing nothing." To celebrate his skill, Rishi Kaneira compiled seven minutes of Wilder's best pauses from Young Frankenstein to Blazing Saddles, which … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Delays Shipments of Galaxy Note 7 For Quality Control Testing
Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7 earlier this month. But the company is now delaying its shipments as it conducts additional quality control testing delaying its shipments as it conducts additional quality control testing. The Guardian adds: There have been several unconfirmed local reports of users claiming that the battery of the Galaxy Note 7 battery … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Revealed: Google’s plan for quantum computer supremacy
The field of quantum computing is undergoing a rapid shake-up, and engineers at Google have quietly set out a plan to dominate [Link]
Popular Science » Forests On The Tibetan Plateau May Be Growing Faster Thanks To Climate Change
Environment More nutrients, more water, and more carbon The operative word of the phrase climate change is "change."… [Link]
Mashable » Uber is encouraging its drivers to lease electric cars
Electric cars are hitting the road for Uber. Drivers in London Wednesday debuted electric cars supported by Uber through a new partnership. Manufacturers BYD and Nissan are offering Uber drivers in London discounted leases to encourage drivers to get electric cars on the road. The first of those cars started driving in London Wednesday, and Uber hopes to have 50 on … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy Note7 shipments delayed amid reports of exploding batteries
The well-reviewed Galaxy Note7 from Samsung has, unfortunately, run into a major technical problem that may taint its otherwise successful launch. Distribution of the Galaxy Note7 is reportedly being delayed due to a new, unexplained series of product quality tests intiated by the South Korean electronics giant. SEE ALSO: Is Samsung's Galaxy Note7 really the best phone? "Shipments of the Galaxy … [Link]
Mashable » Greenland fossils may be the earliest evidence of life on Earth
Newly discovered fossils in Greenland suggest that life may have existed on Earth some 3.7 billion years ago, a team of Australian scientists said. If the findings are confirmed, they would be the oldest evidence on life yet discovered. The tiny microbial formations found in Isua, southwest Greenland, are around 220 million years older than the current earliest fossil evidence for … [Link]
Mashable » Hidden rainbow hair makes a bold trend safe for any office
Bold, bright hairstyles are all over aspirational Instagram — from watermelon hair to multicolored undercuts. But how do you get in on the trend without constantly resembling a Lisa Frank folder — or agitating a conservative employer? Not Another Salon, a London business already known for its bright and beautiful dye jobs, makes a compelling case for "hidden rainbow hair." SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » Will Future Planes Fly On Wings Of Plasma?
Aviation Fourth matter and the drag-cutting edge of aerodynamics Plasma wings… [Link]
WIRED » Hack Brief: 4-Year-Old Dropbox Hack Exposed 68 Million People’s Data
Dropbox had a security "incident" in 2012, but the true scale and severity of that hack is only now coming to light. The post Hack Brief: 4-Year-Old Dropbox Hack Exposed 68 Million People's Data appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Facebook Just Proved It Isn’t Hooli From Silicon Valley
Richard Hendricks from HBO's Silicon Valley? The real one works for Facebook The post Facebook Just Proved It Isn’t Hooli From Silicon Valley appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Facebook Removes the Vomit From 360-Degree Videos
Mark Zuckerberg and company are testing a new algorithm for stabilizing 360-degree videos—so they don't make you sick. The post Facebook Removes the Vomit From 360-Degree Videos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » A Bill Nye science talk show is coming to Netflix
Kids of the '90s (and anyone who loves science) rejoice! A new Bill Nye science talk show is coming to Netflix in spring 2017, Mashable has confirmed. Each episode of Bill Nye Saves the World "will tackle a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans … [Link]
WIRED » Bill Nye Is Getting His Own Talk Show on Netflix
The Science Guy returns to his own television show on the streaming service next spring. The post Bill Nye Is Getting His Own Talk Show on Netflix appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Headlines That Condemn APIs Are Written For Clicks. Not Reality.
Go ahead and click on them. But take the headlines and much of the so-called substance behind them with a grain of salt. Within a couple of days of each other, TechCrunch and Intellyx have published a couple of rants that, in my opinion, do a great disservice to the API-curious and anybody else who reads them. If we were … [Link]
Mashable » Hurricane Madeline poised for 'dangerously close' encounter with Big Island of Hawaii
Hurricane Madeline is closing in on the Big Island of Hawaii and could become the first such storm to make landfall there in recorded history at around 8 p.m. HST on Wednesday. Regardless of whether the storm's center of circulation crosses the southern portion of the island, the Big Island will still see damaging waves, high winds and heavy rainfall. Schools … [Link]
Slashdot » SWIFT Discloses More Cyber Thefts, Pressures Banks On Security
Jim Finkle, reporting for Reuters:SWIFT, the global financial messaging system, on Tuesday disclosed new hacking attacks on its member banks as it pressured them to comply with security procedures instituted after February's high-profile $81 million heist at Bangladesh Bank. In a private letter to clients, SWIFT said that new cyber-theft attempts — some of them successful — have surfaced since … [Link]
Mashable » Preschooler thinks the idea of a pizza boyfriend is just the funniest
To any preschooler, the idea of having a boyfriend is probably pretty funny. But to this one, the idea of pizza as a boyfriend is even funnier. One day she'll reach her 20s and realize how much more important pizza is than men – but in the meantime, you can order the glittery lunchbox that started it all from Target. … [Link]
Mashable » Small Girls, big bets: Meet the young women that claim PR's future is much more than just press
At 124 years old, General Electric has multiple decades on the world's most valuable tech companies. But when it comes to sharing its story and keeping the brand at top of mind, GE taps one of the youngest marketing agencies — New York-based Small Girls PR. The age difference between the conglomerate and Small Girls (name inspired by the just over … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » New Version of Restlet Studio Unifies API Tooling Into One User Experience
Restlet today announced a new version of Restlet Studio; a Web-based IDE for API design that the company claims is designed to help API developers transition between development, test, and deployment tools like DHC (Dev HTTP Client) and APISpark (API hosting) without leaving the Restlet Studio user interface. The new version of Restlet Studio als
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Mashable » 10 questions we need 'Stranger Things' Season 2 to answer
Warning: Contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 1. LONDON — It's only been around six weeks since Stranger Things exploded its way onto our Netflix accounts, and excitement for Season 2 — which was officially confirmed for 2017 Wednesday — has reached fever pitch. SEE ALSO: 8 subtle 'Stranger Things' references only true Stephen King fans will spot The Internet has … [Link]
Mashable » Google is absorbing parts of Nest, and that's a good thing
Google’s Alphabet is shaking things up at Nest… againFortune reports, and Mashable has confirmed, that the tech giant is moving several software developers back to Google. Nest will continue to make, sell and market its hardware, but those developers will now work on Google's broader Internet of Things platforms. SEE ALSO: Inside Home: Apple’s plan to finally give you a smarter … [Link]
Mashable » College football player shares sweet lunch with middle schooler eating alone
When the Florida State football team visited Montford Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida, one player scored a cafeteria-style touchdown. Wide receiver Travis Rudolph noticed a young student named Bo sitting alone, and so the football player asked if he and his pizza could join. Bo's mom Leah Paske shared the story of the sweet lunch on Facebook. SEE ALSO: Video games … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Stole Account Details for Over 60 Million Dropbox Users
The Dropbox hack is more severe than we expected. Motherboard has the details: Hackers have stolen over 60 million account details for online cloud storage platform Dropbox. Although the accounts were stolen during a previously disclosed breach, and Dropbox says it has already forced password resets, it was not known how many users had been affected, and only now is … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris uses someone else's birthday to remind you he works out
Hey, do you know what Calvin Harris looks like when he's only wearing a pair of Emporio Armani boxer briefs? If you don't, there's a simple way to find out! Just look at Harris' Instagram wishing his manager, Mark Gillepsie, a happy birthday with a photo that's primary purpose is showing off the DJ's toned bod. SEE ALSO: Congratulations, Calvin Harris! … [Link]
Mashable » This little dog is a bigger soccer fan than you
The biggest soccer fans come in the tiniest packages. A little dog decked out in his team's colors was cheering on Turkish team Fenerbahçe as they played against Kayserispor on August 28. SEE ALSO: Soccer-Playing Beagle Is the David Beckham of Dogs He just can't contain his excitement when his team scores a point, making him the world's tiniest soccer hooligan. … [Link]
Mashable » Zoom comes to Instagram after a half-decade wait
It has taken Instagram five whole years, but it has finally delivered the most basic feature to its users: Zoom. As of Wednesday, iOS users can zoom in on Instagram photos with a pinch of the fingers — a standard maneuver since Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone way back in 2007. SEE ALSO: Instagram will soon suggest Stories from people … [Link]
Mashable » Possible iPhone 7 Plus spec sheet may reveal Lightning headphone jack, increased storage
Leading up to the release of the new iPhone, numerous rumors about the removal of the device's headphone jack have cropped up. But this latest one might be the most compelling. On Wednesday, a Dutch language site posted what appears to be a technical specification sheet for the iPhone 7 Plus. SEE ALSO: The secret reason Apple might be killing the … [Link]
Popular Science » The Oldest Stars May Be A Lot Younger Than We Thought
Science New observations nudge the Universe's timeline The Universe's earliest days got a little bit closer, as scientists observing ESA's Planck satellite found that the first stars to form were born later than previously… [Link]
Mashable » The special friendship between goats and rhinos will give you squad goals
Your best friends are the ones who are always giving you a shoulder to cry on — or perhaps, a back to stand on. These goats and rhinos at the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa get along perfectly. The goats get a new perspective on life, and the rhinos get friends to grab things for them that … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung goes BIG with Gear S3 smartwatch
BERLIN — Last year saw many great smartwatches including the Apple Watch, Huawei Watch, Moto 360 and Samsung's own Gear S2 get released. Samsung's following up on the well-received Gear S2 with the Gear S3. The new model boasts a handful of really compelling features like LTE, built-in GPS, longer battery life and Samsung Pay support. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Galaxy Note7 … [Link]
Slashdot » Acer Unveils Slim Windows 10 Notebooks, Convertible Chromebook, Curved Screen Laptop
Ahead of this week's IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin, Acer has unveiled a range of notebook computers. The company has a new 13-inch Chromebook R 13 laptop, which it says can also be used as a tablet. There's a new line of Windows 10 Swift notebooks and Spin convertible laptops that are powered by Intel's just unveiled seventh … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Elephants’ footprints leave behind tiny oases for aquatic life
In a Ugandan swamp forest, ponds formed by the stomping of elephants are quickly inhabited by dozens of species [Link]
Mashable » Unprecedented census confirms staggering decline in African elephant populations
While wildlife experts and advocates have long known elephants are in dire need of protection, essential data has been missing from the debate around conservation. Mainly, conservationists have faced one vital question for decades: How many African elephants are actually left in the wild? SEE ALSO: Gripping photos capture the beauty and plight of the world's elephants The Great Elephant Census … [Link]
Mashable » Humpback whale closely examines boat full of excited tourists
Just like humans enjoy watching large whales and schools of fish, sometimes whales enjoy watching large boats and schools of humans. A boat tour of Brier Island in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada, was visited by passing humpback whale, who took a break from whatever whale business it was attending to so it could people watch. Since most … [Link]
Mashable » YouTubers Tyler Oakley, Bethany Mota, Meghan Rienks and Connor Franta talk about being camp counselors
LOS ANGELES — YouTubers Tyler Oakley, Bethany Mota, Meghan Rienks and Connor Franta can now add camp counselor to their growing list of accomplishments. The four top digital influencers became the first digital influencers to participate in Camp17, a series of themed camps designed for fans — ages 10 to 16 — to interact and learn from their favorite YouTube stars. … [Link]
Mashable » 7 amazing gaming kill streaks to make you question your skill
It doesn’t matter if your game is Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Star Wars Battlefront, Destiny, or even The Division — it doesn’t even matter if you play shooters at all. We can all appreciate the next-level skills required to pull off something truly epic in all these games. From single-handed team aces (that means killing every single person on … [Link]
Mashable » How to deal with a dead phone battery
We’ve all been there. The anxiety. The despair. It can feel like the end of the world when your phone is about to run out of battery, and sometimes you have to take to some pretty extreme measures to stop it from happening. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Smartphone Addiction, Smartphone, Horror, and End Of The World
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Mashable » This adorable, tiny baby has the maniacal laugh of an evil genius
Here's the world's next evil genius in training. A YouTube user uploaded a montage of their baby's quirky laugh. While she's still an innocent, happy-go-lucky child, her giggle sounds suspiciously like she's got big plans to take over the world. We welcome our tiny, future overlord with open arms. Mel Brooks on Gene Wilder: 'He was such a wonderful part … [Link]
Mashable » Veterans support Colin Kaepernick on Twitter via #VeteransForKaepernick
Veterans are speaking out about Colin Kaepernick's decision to remain seated during the national anthem with #VeteransForKaepernick. After the San Francisco 49ers quarterback chose to sit down during the U.S. national anthem before all three preseason games to protest police brutality and unjust treatment of the black community in the U.S., Twitter users, along with fellow football players and fans, began … [Link]
Popular Science » A Plastic Cup And A Shop Vacuum Could Rewrite The History Of The Solar System
Space When NASA's OSIRIS REx probe launches on Sept. 8, it will be carrying this innovative tool Little Bennu holds keys to how we got here, and could hold our destiny, as well. [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber's criminally fluffy puppy, Todd, has a new Instagram account
The Todd Bieber deprivation nightmare is finally over. Justin Bieber cruelly deleted his Instagram account just after welcoming the fluffiest creature mankind has ever known into his life: a "dog" named Todd. "How are you real?" asked Bieber in a now-deleted Instagram video, speaking for all us. And when Biebs deleted his account, he left us wondering if the cherubic pup … [Link]
Popular Science » Blood-Guzzling Brain Key To Evolution Of Human Intelligence
Science What's grey and wrinkly and drinks 10 gallons of blood per hour? The evolution of human intelligence isn't simply related to increased brain size. It is also due to increased flow of blood to the human brain. An international team of… [Link]
Slashdot » Transmission Malware On Mac, Strike 2
New reader puenktli writes: Just five months after Transmission was infected with the first 'ransomware' ever found on the Mac, the popular BitTorrent client is again at the center of newly uncovered OS X malware. Researchers at security website We Live Security have discovered the malware, called OSX/Keydnap, was spread through a recompiled version of Transmission temporarily distributed through the … [Link]
Mashable » Asus ZenBook 3 looks just like a MacBook, except it runs Windows 10
BERLIN — Apple's new MacBook is the belle of the laptop world even if this year's update was a little disappointing. However, if you like the compact form factor, but wish it ran Windows 10, Asus has the perfect laptop for you. Announced at IFA 2016, the ZenBook 3 is the spitting image of the 12-inch MacBook, except you know it's … [Link]
Mashable » NYC real estate startup Compass is now worth $1 billion
New York-based real estate startup Compass Inc. raised new financing that values the company at more than $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. The $75 million round was led by mutual fund operator Wellington Management Co. and included venture capital firms Institutional Venture Partners and Thrive Capital, according to the company. It marks the creation of a new unicorn — a startup valued … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The internet is so vast we need to get theological to grasp it
Werner Herzog's film Lo and Behold is quasi-religious at times, but not enough to properly reflect on the internet's influence on our lives [Link]
WIRED » Stranger Things Season 2 Is Happening! Here’s Its Mysterious Teaser
Break out those walkie-talkies, pump up the bicycle tires, and string up your holiday lights, because the beloved series is returning in 2017. The post Stranger Things Season 2 Is Happening! Here’s Its Mysterious Teaser appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » IBM Watson Created The First-Ever AI-Made Movie Trailer For 'Morgan'
Technology It won't be long before the machines are filmmakers, too For a film about the risks of pushing the limits of technology too far, it only makes sense to advertise for it using artificial intelligence. [Link]
Slashdot » The Slashdot Interview With Ruby on Rails Creator David Heinemeier Hansson
You asked, he answered! Ruby on Rails Creator and founder/CTO of Basecamp, David Heinemeier Hansson has responded to questions submitted by Slashdot readers. Read on for his answers. 
Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Popular Science » Netflix Confirms Season Two For 'Stranger Things'
Entertainment The hit series is coming back for another round Netflix just couldn’t allow the Stranger Things buzz to lull. This morning, Netflix finally confirmed a second season for the show with a new trailer. [Link]
Slashdot » Fedora 25 Alpha Linux Distro Now Available
An anonymous reader writes: Today, Fedora 25 Alpha sees a release. While the pre-release distribution is not ready for end users, it does give testers an early start at poking around. Keep in mind what an Alpha release is folks — this is pre-Beta. In other words, it is littered with bugs, and you should definitely not run it on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Instagram posts can reveal depression before doctors diagnose it
Software that analyses your Instagram photos could one day act as an early warning that you might want to see your physician [Link]
Mashable » Coca-Cola workers find massive cocaine haul in orange juice shipment
Workers at a Coca-Cola factory in southern France opened a shipment of orange juice but found a huge shipment of cocaine instead. The Coca-Cola factory in the town of Signes, near the Mediterranean coast, produces concentrates for various drinks. A spokesman for Coca-Cola France says employees immediately notified police and judicial authorities have opened an investigation. Sacks containing 370 kilograms (815 … [Link]
Mashable » Asus may have created the ultimate Surface Pro 4 clone
BERLIN — At this point, practically every major computer maker has cloned the Surface Pro, further validating Microsoft's 2-in-1 tablet-laptop vision. Following in the footsteps of Acer, Samsung and Huawei, is Asus' own Surface Pro-like mobile computer called the Transformer 3 Pro. SEE ALSO: Asus unveils flashy ZenWatch 3 with round screen and 2-day battery The 8.35mm-thick Windows 10 tablet is … [Link]
Mashable » India's Paytm raises $60 million as launch of its payments bank nears
India’s Paytm has raised another round of funding as it nears the launch of its payments bank. SEE ALSO: Inside UPI: How India is bringing mobile banking to 1.3 billion people The latest investor in digital payments and ecommerce firm is Taiwan's semiconductor company MediaTekMashable India understands that MediaTek has invested $60 million in Paytm, valuing the Indian company at $5 … [Link]
WIRED » The Best iPhone Camera Add-On Just Learned a Ton of New Tricks
The DxO One's new software update makes it the best camera friend your phone ever had. The post The Best iPhone Camera Add-On Just Learned a Ton of New Tricks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' is definitely getting a second season in 2017
Rejoice, Stranger Things fans. Season 2 is happening, and it's coming in 2017. Netflix confirmed the news across its various social media channels, blasting out a short, exceedingly cryptic teaser. It looks like the series' familiar intro sequence, but something else is going on here. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' actress who plays Barb lands role in CW's Archie reboot Instead of … [Link]
Slashdot » EmDrive: NASA Eagleworks' Peer-Reviwed Paper Is On Its Way
An anonymous reader quotes a report from International Business Times UK: An independent scientist has confirmed that the paper by scientists at the NASA Eagleworks Laboratories on achieving thrust using highly controversial space propulsion technology EmDrive has passed peer review, and will soon be published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Dr Jose Rodal posted on the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Don't Breathe' star Stephen Lang on portraying a blind man, 'Avatar' and that baster scene
LOS ANGELES — Don't Breathe is the #1 movie in America, and is on track to repeat the feat over Labor Day weekend. But it's hardly Stephen Lang's first brush with success as a bad guy: The 64-year-old actor is best known for playing the villain in Avatar, the highest-grossing movie of all-time. Now he's back in the sleeper hit of … [Link]
Mashable » Asus unveils flashy ZenWatch 3 with round screen and 2-day battery
BERLIN — Asus is joining the round club. The Taiwan-based consumer electronics company announced its latest smartwatch at IFA 2016, the ZenWatch 3, featuring a round display . SEE ALSO: Acer's new gaming monitor will let you blow things up with your eyes The ZenWatch 3 joins a vast number of smartwatches with round displays including the Samsung Gear S2, Moto … [Link]
WIRED » This Slow-Motion Machine Is So Stunning We Almost Don’t Want to Tell You How It Works
“Slow Dance" turns any object into an optical illusion. The post This Slow-Motion Machine Is So Stunning We Almost Don’t Want to Tell You How It Works appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gang of gas giants may have tilted distant planet system
Astronomers track down one of the planets behind the first misaligned solar system ever found [Link]
Mashable » People can't decide if this monkey is cute or if it looks like Lord Voldemort
LONDON — Some animals — pugs, for instance — walk a fine line between cute and not so cute. They divide people. They're like the Marmite of the animal kingdom. SEE ALSO: Study says 'Harry Potter' fans less likely to vote Trump and J.K. Rowling loves it The little monkey below, who was born recently via C-section at Paignton Zoo in … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Dash lands in UK and people are sceptical
Amazon has rolled out its Dash purchase devices in the UK, allowing Prime members to buy cleaning supplies, pet food and laundry products simply by pressing a physical button. SEE ALSO: Amazon is basically paying you to pick up a Dash button The Wi-Fi-connected gadgets, which are to be placed near the items in question, such as a toilet-roll holder, will … [Link]
Mashable » Stan Lee may just be 'The Watcher' after all
If you've seen pretty much any recent Marvel movie — X-Men, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, or others — you may have noticed the legendary co-creator of some of the best superheroes in a few scenes. In this week's episode of Trailer Mix, we explore our favorite fan theory that Stan Lee’s cameos in all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi just released a Roomba competitor at a fraction of the price
Xiaomi just added another home appliance to its growing line-up of smart home gadgets. This time, it's a Roomba-like robotic vacuum cleaner, called the Mi Robot Vacuum. Like others on the market, the disc-like gadget promises to slide around the house picking up dirt, but it comes with a set of impressively advanced sensing systems that could make it a lot … [Link]
WIRED » Hey, Here’s an Idea: Maybe Stop Preordering Videogames
Lifehack: Don't put down your $60 on a hot new videogame until you know if it's any good or not. The post Hey, Here's an Idea: Maybe Stop Preordering Videogames appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Review: Garmin Virb Ultra 30
Must be action cam season again. The post Review: Garmin Virb Ultra 30 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Join Archaeologists as They Unearth Denmark’s Lost Castles
This team of researchers used everything from metal detectors to drones to uncover history. The post Join Archaeologists as They Unearth Denmark’s Lost Castles appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Forget Software—Now Hackers Are Exploiting Physics
An emerging form of hacking techniques targets the fundamental physical properties of computation. The post Forget Software—Now Hackers Are Exploiting Physics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This is why you should never celebrate until you've crossed the finish line
We've all seen people do it: whether it's cycling, sprinting or long-distance running, the leader of a race will often start cheering before they've crossed the finish line in anticipation of their sweet victory. But it's a risky game to play. In the clip above, filmed at the end of Britain's Via Roma Cirencester Twilight Criterium, lead cyclist Jamie Wilkins … [Link]
Mashable » Fan theory about Stan Lee as 'The Watcher' is totally plausible
If you've seen pretty much any recent Marvel movie — X-Men, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, or others — you may have noticed the legendary co-creator of some of the best superheroes in a few scenes. In this week's episode of Trailer Mix, we explore our favorite fan theory that Stan Lee’s cameos in all of the Marvel Cinematic … [Link]
Mashable » WhatsApp lands in hot water in India over privacy policy changes
WhatsApp’s change of heart on how it handles its users’ data isn’t impressing many. SEE ALSO: How to keep Facebook from seeing your WhatsApp data India’s Delhi High Court has reached out to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the two top bodies that govern telecommunication issues in the country, seeking their take on the … [Link]
Mashable » BBC presenter shares video of bizarre road rage incident
LONDON — BBC presenter Jeremy Vine has shared a video of a road rage incident he was involved in last Friday while cycling through London. In the clip below, filmed on cameras attached to Vine's helmet and the rear of his bike, a woman blares her horn while driving behind Vine on a narrow street in Kensington, London. Vine stops his … [Link]
Mashable » London is trialling a way for people with hidden disabilities to ask for a seat on the Tube
LONDON — If you have a hidden disability or illness, traveling on public transport can be extremely challenging, particularly when it comes to finding a seat. SEE ALSO: There's a new Tube map to help you get your steps up While "Baby on board" badges are used by thousands of people on the London transport network, an equivalent for people with … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Slow-to-breed elephant hurtles towards extinction
The African forest elephant doesn’t begin having offspring until its mid-20s – which makes population recovery a mammoth problem, even if poaching can be halted [Link]
Mashable » IMAX wants you to 'walk into a movie' with this 5K-res VR headset
BERLIN — StarVR, the ambitious high-res VR headset, is a prototype no more. In a partnership between Starbreeze and Acer, the latter PC maker announced at tech show IFA 2016 that the VR headset would start shipping immediately. SEE ALSO: Acer's new camera lets 8 people play with your pet using their phones While not quite as well known as the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Practical Internet of Things Security – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Practical Internet of Things Security" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-09-01 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Do we need to rein in Facebook and Google’s power?
The power of global information companies has raced ahead of society's ability to hold them to account. Is it possible to take back control? [Link]
Mashable » Someone just dropped the mic on the burkini ban in the most British way possible
LONDON — France's controversial burkini ban has dominated the headlines since authorities in several towns on France's Mediterranean coast imposed a ban on the burkini — a swimsuit that covers the torso, limbs and head. SEE ALSO: This burkini illustration highlights the double standards women face While worldwide condemnation abounds, one British man has just turned the burkini debate on its … [Link]
Mashable » People pay emotional tributes to Princess Diana 19 years after her death
Believe it or not, it's exactly 19 years since Princess Diana died in a tunnel in Paris along with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul. SEE ALSO: Prince Harry says he didn't talk about Diana's death for the first 28 years of his life Diana's car-crash death sent shockwaves around the world and caused an outpouring of grief that … [Link]
Slashdot » Google To Drop Nexus Brand Name, Move Away From Stock Android
tripleevenfall quotes a report from The Verge: Google's newest smartphones won't be Nexus devices after all. According to Android Central, Google is dropping the Nexus branding with its two upcoming, HTC-made smartphones. Instead, the company is expected to market the devices under a different name and to lean heavily on the Google brand in the process. This shift is more … [Link]
Mashable » Acer's new gaming monitor will let you blow things up with your eyes
BERLIN — Computer monitors, like TVs, get better every year with more pixels, greater brightness and higher contrast. That's all great, but Acer is shaking things up with the first monitor to boast built-in eye-tracking technology for gaming. Acer announced the Predator XB271HUT, a 27-inch gaming monitor with Tobii's eye-tracking sensor, at tech show IFA 2016. SEE ALSO: Acer's massive 21-inch … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling and Amy Schumer just had the sweetest exchange on Twitter
LONDON — It's always fun when two of your favourite celebrities interact with each other — especially when it's two people you wouldn't normally associate with one another. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling explains the mystery of a strange character in early 'Harry Potter' sketch Actress Amy Schumer is currently in the UK as part of her stand-up tour. On Tuesday night, … [Link]
Mashable » Get on board: Australia has just launched its first driverless bus
Australia’s driverless future just got one bus length closer. An autonomous electric bus, known as the RAC Intellibus, has begun on-road trials in Perth. Driving along the South Perth Esplanade, it will carry passengers while dodging anything from parked cars to cyclists. SEE ALSO: Singapore gets world's first driverless taxis To undertake the three-month public trial, the Royal Automobile Club of … [Link]
Mashable » Acer's new camera lets 8 people play with your pet using their phones
BERLIN — Acer's mainly known for its PCs. But in recent years, as the number of PCs sold has declined, the company has started expanding into new markets like the growing 'petwear' industry. At tech show IFA 2016, the Taiwan-based company announced its acquisition of PawBo Inc., maker of the PawBo, a wireless interactive pet camera. SEE ALSO: One of the … [Link]
Mashable » Bow down to the politician who's the Queen of verbal smackdowns
Australia’s political landscape has long been tumultuous and rough around the edges. But amoung the rough, there is a diamond. Enter ex-prime minister, sharp shooter and straight talker, Paul Keating. He's sassy AF. Keating made headlines again Wednesday by implying the country's foreign policy was suffering because governmental powers are too concerned with appeasing the U.S. SEE ALSO: Obama: Trump 'unfit' … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Evidence-based policy is good medicine for society’s ills
If medical science cannot live up to its own gold standards of evidence, what hope for rational policymaking in general? [Link]
Mashable » Acer's massive 21-inch laptop looks like a Decepticon ready to pwn you
BERLIN — Go big or go home, right? That seems to be the approach Acer took with its absolutely ginormous Predator 21 X gaming laptop. Not only is its 21-inch display ridiculous to even put into a "laptop" (your lap's gonna get crushed with this thing on it) the screen is also curved — the world's first on a laptop, according … [Link]
Mashable » Acer's new laptops are so thin they make the MacBook look fat
BERLIN — Acer, one of the top PC makers, has two razor-thin Windows 10 laptops it wants to sell you. Announced at IFA 2016, the Swift 7 and Spin 7 measure 0.39-inches and 0.43-inches thick, respectively. The bottom half of each laptop is barely thicker than a USB-C and 3.5mm headphone jack, which makes them even thinner than Apple's MacBook and … [Link]
Mashable » Spike Jonze's new Kenzo perfume ad is out of this world
Remember how amazingly bizarre Christopher Walken was in Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice" music video back in 2001? You can thank Spike Jonze for that. The American director has once again lent his unique visual taste to fashion house Kenzo, by directing its commercial for a new perfume called "Kenzo World." The four-minute long ad features actress and former dancer … [Link]
Mashable » Vegetarians rejoice, McDonald's just launched a proper veggie burger in Singapore
McDonald’s just got a lot more vegetarian friendly in Singapore, with the release of a new meatless burger here. The new burger is a permanent item on its menu, and was announced on Tuesday. It has a deep-fried patty made from green peas, carrots, green beans, red bell peppers and potatoes. SEE ALSO: McDonald's recalls Happy Meal fitness tracker The "Veggie … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Finds a Customer For Its First Reused Rocket
What do you do after you successfully land a rocket on a floating barge in the Atlantic? You reuse it. SpaceX has been on the hunt for someone to reuse some of its first-stage Falcon boosters, and now SpaceX has finally found a customer. Ars Technica reports: "The Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES said Tuesday that it intends to launch a … [Link]
Mashable » Target Batgirl shirt criticised for 'offensive' gender stereotypes
If you're going to make a girl-targeted shirt that suggests the wearer should be *cleaning* you might want to prepare yourself for some backlash. Target Australia has been on the receiving end of criticism over a children's "Batgirl" shirt which features a to-do list on the front. The first two on the list? Dryclean cap wash batmobile. SEE ALSO: This musician's … [Link]
Mashable » First ever five dollar note for the Blind community to be issued in Australia
A five dollar note will be released in Australia this Thursday with a new inclusive feature. For the first time, the bill will include a tactile element aimed at helping citizens with low or no vision differentiate it from other denominations of bank note. SEE ALSO: How an iPhone is helping a blind athlete prepare for the Rio Games The new … [Link]
Mashable » Women charged over $30 million drug smuggle; Instagrammed whole trip
It was an Instagram-worthy trip that has ended badly for three Canadians in Australia. André Tamine, 63, Isabelle Lagacé, 28, and Melina Roberge, 22, all from Quebec, have been charged with importing a commercial quantity of cocaine, according to the Associated Press. 95 kilograms (200 lbs) were seized by the Australian Federal Police on a cruise ship docked in Sydney on … [Link]
Mashable » Musical.ly has a privacy problem and now one school wants it banned
Poor parents. They only just figured out what in the world Snapchat is and along comes Musical.ly. The app you've probably never heard of has been banned for those under 13 in an Australian school thanks to privacy issues. SEE ALSO: Snapchat makes custom geofilters easier with new templates The all-girls school Wenona in Sydney raised concerns about Musical.ly on … [Link]
WIRED » What Hasbro’s New Rogue One Toys Reveal About the Movie
We’ve got the exclusive debut of eight figures and vehicles from the upcoming film, and there are hints of what they're doing in scenes from the trailers. The post What Hasbro’s New Rogue One Toys Reveal About the Movie appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Great Barrier Reef brought to politicians' doorstep in artful protest
If you can't beat 'em, erect a coral reef on their doorstep. That's what Greenpeace activists in Australia did overnight in a bid to confront politicians with the realities of climate change. SEE ALSO: This coral looks like a beating heart but it's actually in serious trouble The protest held at Parliament House (Australia's Whitehouse) depicted a faux-coral reef in neon … [Link]
Mashable » Love him or not: This guy is your new 'Bachelor'
The time has come, The Bachelor fans. ABC has announced the leading man for the Season 21 of the dating show, and the winner is … Nick Viall. SEE ALSO: ABC Entertainment President talks potential 'Star Wars' show, 'Bachelor' franchise diversity Yes, the man who has already appeared on the The Bachelorette twice and Bachelor in Paradise will be handing out … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Map Locations of 4,669 Servers In Netflix's Content Delivery Network
Wave723 writes from a report via IEEE Spectrum: For the first time, a team of researchers has mapped the entire content delivery network that brings Netflix to the world, including the number and location of every server that the company uses to distribute its films. They also independently analyzed traffic volumes handled by each of those servers. Their work allows … [Link]
Mashable » Playboy lingerie model slams 'sexualising prudes’ who banned ad
Guess model Simone Holtznagel is clearly not one to be messed with. An ad for Playboy lingerie was banned Monday after complaints to the Advertising Standards Bureau. The reason? It was too sexy. "Vulgar" apparently. Now the ad's star has taken to Instagram to vent about it. SEE ALSO: Something remarkable happened when Facebook banned these body positive, pro-diversity adverts … [Link]
Mashable » 500 cows stolen from a farm in a 'cattle heist' worth $1 million
It defies logistics, let alone logic. New Zealand Police are investigating the theft of up to 500 milking cows from a farm in Ashburton, located approximately 90 kilometres south west of Christchurch. It's a cumulative loss of nearly NZ$1 million (US$723,000), which is why the farmer is isn't too keen to talk about it according a friend. "He's absolutely gobsmacked, and … [Link]
Mashable » Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on literary fame and creating her beloved fantasy world
Lots of 16-year-olds dream of being professional authors one day. But sometimes those teens do grow up to become bestselling writers. Just ask Sarah J. Maas. Maas' fantasy series, Throne of Glass (runner-up in the MashReads YA series competition) and A Court of Thorns and Roses, are bestsellers and fan favorites. SEE ALSO: What's the best YA series of all time? … [Link]
Mashable » Smart sports: How the 'Internet of Things' is revolutionising the way we train and play
There’s the old adage that "practice makes perfect." And while perfect is easily the loftiest goal one can have, making better use of your practice is what will see you reach your peak performance goals faster. In recent years, technological advancements within the Internet of Things have given us a slew of super-smart ways to improve the way we … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2328: Apple's Pot o' Gold!
Nothing is certain, but death and corporations not paying taxes. If you like what we do, please consider helping us continue our comic work via Patreon, as we are currently under threat of extinction. [Link]
Mashable » The Young Turks' election show will debut on Fusion in September
LOS ANGELES — The Young Turks will return to cable TV in September. The progressive online news program announced Tuesday that its weekly, one-hour show will debut on Fusion on Sept. 12. The temporary series will focus on the 2016 presidential election, following hosts Ana Kasparian and John Ladarola as they travel to 12 campuses nationwide to discuss the current … [Link]
Mashable » Tennis player Nick Kyrgios says it's A-OK to blaze up a doobie on tour
Smoking weed on a world tour with the likes of Snoop Dogg sounds pretty standard, but on the professional tennis circuit? Surely not. Turns out it's pretty acceptable, if you take the word of Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios. He did a brief Q&A on Twitter Tuesday, before his first match at the US Open. He answered a simple "yep" to … [Link]
Mashable » Nearly 20 cows killed by single lightning strike in Texas
The day after hundreds of wild reindeer were killed by a lighting strike in central Norway, news emerged that 19 cows were killed by a single lightning strike in Hallsville, Texas, on Sunday night. The cows had gathered under a large tree to take shelter from the storm when lightning struck the tree. SEE ALSO: Because regular lightning is not scary … [Link]
Mashable » Watch YouTube musicians Sam Tsui and Casey Breves tie the knot in adorable video
LOS ANGELES — There's nothing quite like a YouTube love story. YouTube musicians Sam Tsui and Casey Breves released a music video — with footage from their wedding — for their new single "The Promise" on Tuesday. The duo tied the knot in April 2016, just one day after Tsui came out publicly to his fans, at The Carondelet House … [Link]
Mashable » Hungry dog opens fridge, instantly knows which snack to go for
One of this bulldog's wildest dreams has come true: he has access to the refrigerator. But he's not allowed to be there. There's not much time. He must choose a snack — and fast. Luckily, he has great taste in snacks. After a few quick sniffs, he goes where any self-respecting dog would go. Straight for the bacon. Smart snacking … [Link]
Mashable » Kickstarter opens in Asia, starting in Hong Kong and Singapore
Kickstarter officially launched on Wednesday in Singapore and Hong Kong, a move the company expects will smooth the way for startups in the region keen to be part of the crowdfunding phenomenon. This represents the company's proper entrance in Asia, and it hopes to attract more companies from the region onto the platform that helped launch hits like Oculus, the Pebble … [Link]
Slashdot » Revived Lawsuit Says Twitter DMs Are Like Handing ISIS a Satellite Phone
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: A long-standing lawsuit holding Twitter responsible for the rise of ISIS got new life today, as plaintiffs filed a revised version of the complaint (PDF) that was struck down earlier this month. In the new complaint, the plaintiffs argue Twitter's Direct Message service is akin to providing ISIS with physical communications … [Link]
WIRED » How Lightning Can Kill 300 Reindeer With One Strike
It all comes down to some basic principles of electromagnetism—and some unfortunately placed permafrost. The post How Lightning Can Kill 300 Reindeer With One Strike appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watch this extremely sweet little panda take its first steps
Pairi Daiza, a popular zoo in Belgium, captured one of its sweet young panda cubs attempting to take its wobbly first few steps. Considering that we're still multiple days out from Labor Day weekend, you need this. The brilliant moment of tension in 'Sicario' 'The Avengers' gets the 'Full House' treatment, minus superhero Kimmy Gibler Giant black sea slugs exist … [Link]
Mashable » Deadhead imprisoned for selling LSD has life sentence reduced by Obama
On Tuesday, the White House announced President Barack Obama has commuted sentences for 111 federal inmates, including the life sentence handed down to Grateful Dead fan Timothy Tyler, whose case has been at the center of the argument over mandatory maximum sentencing for drug offenses. SEE ALSO: The profiles of the men and women whose sentences were commuted by Obama A … [Link]
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