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 » Apple writes love letter to ride-hailing apps and video calling
Watch out, developers. Apple is more aggressively calling out the good and the bad of the App Store. On Thursday, Apple declared it will begin removing unused, non-functioning or outdated apps via a blog post titled "App Store Improvements." The reckoning begins Sept. 7, the same day as its keynote event where the company is expected to announce the next-generation iPhone. … [Link]
Mashable » Refusal to remove cowboy hat is totally worth the suspension
We’re just one day into back-to-school season, yet America's youth can't stay out of trouble. Take, for example, the teen who apparently got suspended for refusing to remove his probably great hat: As his report reads, "Asked Cameron to take off his cowboy hat. He replied Yee haw partner and kept walking. Did not take off his hat." This offense apparently … [Link]
WIRED » The SpaceX Explosion: What You Need to Know
What does this mean for SpaceX? What does it mean for the future of commercial space flight? What does it mean for Internet access in Africa? The post The SpaceX Explosion: What You Need to Know appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Zoo asks public to help name its gorilla and the people want 'Harambe'
In proof people learned nothing from the whole Boaty McBoatface fiasco, the Philadelphia Zoo announced Wednesday it was asking the internet to help name its latest baby gorilla. The internet responded as you might expect: suggesting the name Harambe in droves. SEE ALSO: Harambe memes chase Cincinnati Zoo off Twitter, Facebook Harambe, of course, was the name of the gorilla killed … [Link]
Slashdot » Niantic Responds To Senate Inquiry Into Pokemon Go Privacy
An anonymous reader writes from a report via TechCrunch: Senator Al Franken has questioned Niantic, the makers of Pokemon Go, about how it handles user's information. He asked the company to explain several key details about how Pokemon Go works, including whether all the data collection was necessary, how data will be shared and how parental consent is obtained for … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2329: Death comes for Headphone Jack!
…and Jack seems to be in the Bargining Stage! If you like what we do, please consider helping us keep the comics coming via Patreon. [Link]
Mashable » Nike calls Serena Williams the 'greatest athlete ever' in new ad
The media has rehashed the Serena Williams origin story so many times at this point in her career that anybody with even a passing interest in tennis probably has some knowledge of the superstar's life. With Williams once again poised for an historic win, Nike's latest commercial takes advantage of this cultural saturation with a series of simple words and phrases … [Link]
Slashdot » New Intel and AMD Chips Will Only Support Windows 10
An anonymous reader writes: Buried in the announcement of the new Kaby Lake (seventh-generation) processors and a rash of incoming notebooks set to use them is the confirmation that they will have a Windows 10 future. Microsoft has been warning people for ages that Kaby Lake will not run on anything older than Windows 10, and it looks like AMD's … [Link]
Mashable » Fiery explosion sets back SpaceX and Facebook
An explosion during a SpaceX rocket firing test destroyed the Falcon 9 carrying an Israeli satellite that was partially leased to Facebook. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Explosions, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, and Tesla [Link]
Mashable » Lindsay Lohan's lawsuit against 'Grand Theft Auto V' dismissed
Lindsay Lohan's lawsuit against the publisher of Grand Theft Auto V was dismissed by a panel of New York judges Thursday, after it determined her likeness was not used anywhere in the game or its marketing materials. Lohan, along with Mob Wives star Karen Gravano, sued publisher Take-Two in 2014. Lohan claimed the blond, bikini-clad illustration that appeared on GTA V's … [Link]
Mashable » The SpaceX explosion could throw off the company's big 2016 plans
A SpaceX rocket exploded before a test in Cape Canaveral, Florida on Thursday, potentially throwing the company's ambitious launch plans into uncertainty. It remains to be seen whether the explosion was triggered by a problem onboard the rocket or something else. Regardless of the cause, though, the incident could deal a major blow to SpaceX's ambitious launch schedule. SEE ALSO: Facebook's … [Link]
Mashable » Mexico's president is now feuding with Donald Trump on Twitter
Nothing lasts forever and, sure enough, less than 24 hours after GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump seemed to make nice with Enrique Peña Nieto, Mexico's president, the pair have already morphed from "friends" to frenemies. SEE ALSO: Trump loved Mexico and left, then came back to the U.S. and forgot all about it It all started yesterday during the pair's dual … [Link]
Slashdot » New Cloud Attack Takes Full Control of Virtual Machines With Little Effort
C3ntaur writes: The world has seen the most unsettling attack yet resulting from the so-called Rowhammer exploit, which flips individual bits in computer memory. It's a technique that's so surgical and controlled that it allows one machine to effectively steal the cryptographic keys of another machine hosted in the same cloud environment. Until now, Rowhammer has been a somewhat clumsy … [Link]
Mashable » Business leaders explain why Florida is not what you think
PAID CONTENT BY ENTERPRISE FLORIDAFueled by a highly-skilled workforce of 9.7+ million and one of the nation’s most business-friendly environments, Florida offers boundless opportunities to innovate and grow. Discover what a future in Florida means for your business.Real talk: What comes to mind when someone suggests they’re thinking about starting a business in Florida? Is it the gorgeous beaches, vibrant vacation … [Link]
Mashable » After nearly 50 years of employment, librarian leaves $4 million to university after death
For nearly 50 years, Robert Morin worked quietly at the library of the University of New Hampshire (UNH). He passed away a little over a year ago at the age of 77, and to the surprise of many, Morin left a small fortune to his employer and alma mater — $4 million to be exact. SEE ALSO: New York Public Library … [Link]
WIRED » Run the Horde as Run the Jewels in Gears of War 4
Killer Mike and El-P, rapping duo extraordinaire, are coming to the latest entry in the Gears of War videogame series. Run them gears fast. The post Run the Horde as Run the Jewels in Gears of War 4 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Calling all college gamers: Collegiate StarLeague registration is open
Forget college football. It's time for the Collegiate StarLeague, which just opened registration for the 2016-2017 season. Gamers can enter college-level tournaments in StarCraft 2, League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Vainglory. Interested North American college players have the whole month of September to register for CSL and create or join a team. Each game has at least … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 3 Things App Devs Can Do Now That Apple Released Their SDK
In mid June, Apple publicly released its SDK for iOS 10, which will officially be available in September. It was most likely a response to fellow tech giants Facebook, Google, and Amazon opening up their services in recent years.
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Mashable » ‘Morgan’ may have come a bit too soon after ‘Ex Machina’
Clint and Ti from CineFix got an early look at sci-fi thriller Morgan, and, without giving too much away, share their reaction to the film. While there may have been some serious similarities to Ex Machina — hint: man's creation turns against him — they decide the movie's still worth a watch. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Lamb … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Deprecating 'Obsolete' SmartScreen Spam Filters In Outlook and Exchange
An anonymous reader quotes a report from WinBeta: Microsoft is making changes to SmartScreen, a spam content filter, available in Windows 10. These changes will affect Outlook and Exchange users. In Outlook and Exchange, SmartScreen analyzes each email message and rates the email according to SmartScreen's Spam Confidence Level (SCL). These emails are then sent to Outlook's junk folder. Here's … [Link]
Popular Science » Hermine Is Now A Hurricane Heading For Florida
Environment May be first hurricane to hit the state in 11 years No hurricane-strength storm has made landfall in the state since Wilma, but that might be about to change… [Link]
Mashable » Before and after photos from girl's first day of school will make you say 'same'
After a long, relaxing summer spent playing outside and eating popsicles, children everywhere are finally heading back to school. Back to a life of learning, responsibilities and trying to keep it together. One kid had no idea just how grueling a day on the job could be. An Imgur user shared hilarious before and after photos of the girl's first day … [Link]
Mashable » White nationalist Twitter has exploded since 2014
White nationalists have become a dominant force on Twitter in the past two years, according to a new study published Thursday by George Washington University. White nationalist movements have grown their Twitter adherents by around 600 percent since 2012 and about 300 percent since 2014, swelling in size from 6,567 white nationalists in 2014 to 25,406 white nationalists as of the … [Link]
Mashable » Hurricane Hermine may pummel Mid-Atlantic coast over Labor Day weekend
Hurricane Hermine is going to find itself boxed in once it swirls across Florida and the Carolinas during the next two days. Hemmed in by a blocking pattern across Canada — with an area of high pressure across Quebec and a stalled low over the Canadian Maritimes — the storm is likely to make little northeastward progress for several days. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Esurance's new 'Don’t Catch and Drive' ad is targeted at 'Pokémon Go' players
Catching Pokémon is not worth risking a car accident. Esurance decided to incorporate the popular mobile gaming craze Pokémon Go into its latest advertisement to remind people that playing the game while driving is dangerous. To call attention to the accident risk, the ad — entitled "Don’t Catch and Drive" — features made-up "Pokémon" related to different motor vehicle accidents, … [Link]
Popular Science » Elephant Footprints Are Filled With Tiny Critters
Animals The pools are homes and stepping stones for water-dwelling animals Elephant footprints are a key habitat for aquatic animals. [Link]
Mashable » 4 simple ways to entertain on a budget
One of the most fun things about adulting is the opportunity to have your own space where you can do whatever you want and decorate to your taste — and once you’ve set it up to your satisfaction, it’s time to have friends and family over to show it off. But renting or buying a home, decorating it and setting … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Stranger Things' kids reimagined as Dungeons & Dragons characters
Stranger Things is officially coming back for Season 2. As we pointed out in our Dungeon Master's guide, the Netflix show gives the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons plenty of love. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' is definitely getting a second season in 2017 In honor of the return of the show, Mashable's own Bob Al-Greene imagined what each kid from Stranger … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Remove Abandoned Apps From The App Store
Apple has issued an email to its community of developers indicating that it will remove apps that are outdated or no longer work. "We are implementing an ongoing process of evaluating apps, removing apps that no longer function as intended, don't follow current review guidelines, or are outdated," Apple wrote. TechCrunch reports: In addition to search ads and extensions in … [Link]
Popular Science » The Army Is Definitely Still Working On A Hoverbike
Military A “Joint tactical aerial resupply vehicle,” to be technical Hoverbike army… [Link]
Mashable » A letter arrived in Iceland with a hand-drawn map instead of an address
Luckily, Icelandic postal workers like a good scavenger hunt. A traveler mailed a letter to a family he had met in Búðardalur, Iceland, and instead of including an address, the envelope contained a few clues and a hand-drawn map. SEE ALSO: Missing garden gnome returns home after 8-month adventure 
Image: redditThe mailer didn't even know the name of the family he … [Link]
Mashable » Colin Kaepernick's unlikely journey from rising NFL star to activist athlete
Colin Kaepernick has been staging public, anti-police protests longer than you might realize — including practicing last month in socks that depicted pigs in police uniforms. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback prompted both admiration and outrage when he sat in protest during the national anthem prior to his team's pre-season game last Friday. It's a spiraling, social media-fueled story that plays … [Link]
Mashable » Live blog: Hurricane Hermine zeroes in on Florida
Northwest Florida is in the path of a powerful storm that will make landfall on Thursday evening and into Friday morning local time. Hurricane Hermine will be the first storm to hit the nation's most hurricane-prone state in nearly 11 years. At 3 p.m. ET, the Category 1 hurricane sustained maximum winds of 75 miles per hour and is expected to … [Link]
Mashable » Talented dog boasts a stunning singing voice
Some dogs just have talent you can't ignore. YouTube user Charles Garand's dog, Nanu, was blessed with a stunning singing voice. According to Garand's Reddit post, he is frequently moved to entertain people around him with his golden throat. When does the album drop? Postmodern Jukebox transforms 'Forget You' into a jazz tune Watching the past 100 years of high … [Link]
Mashable » Intense video shows woman's face-to-face encounter with a bear
A woman distracted by her phone found herself face-to-face with a bear. Teliece Sander of Lake Mary, Florida, was playing on her phone in her garage when she looked up to find a bear in her driveway. The animal hung around for a few minutes and came so close that she could feel its breath before finally retreating back into … [Link]
Slashdot » Romanian Hacker 'Guccifer' Sentenced To 52 Months In US Prison
Romanian hacker "Guccifer" who targeted high-profile US politicians has been sentenced for 52 months in prison. Guccifer, whose real name is Marcel Lazar, pleaded guilty in May on charges of aggravated identity theft and unauthorized access of a computer. Lazar targeted former Secretary of State Colin Powell and the Bush family and was arrested on hacking charges in Romania in … [Link]
Popular Science » First Africa-Wide Elephant Census Shows Dropping Populations
Animals Survey confirms the damage wrought by poaching A multinational team has undertaken the first continent-wide survey of African elephants, and the findings so far are deeply concerning. [Link]
Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox transforms 'Forget You' into a jazz tune
CeeLo's 2010 song "Forget You" was an instant hit and an anthem for anyone who needed to tell someone off. But if the song sounded a bit too harsh, Postmodern Jukebox softened it a bit with their genre-shifting cover. They transformed the song into a jazz hit that would fit perfectly in the 1930s. Talented dog boasts a stunning singing … [Link]
Mashable » M.I.A. and Zayn just want to chill out and take over the world on their single, 'Freedun'
“History’s just a competition," sings M.I.A. on her sunny, lackadaisical critique of the world order, "Freedun." Zayn also sings on the track, which is a surprising but perfect collaboration. Listen to the song below and listen to an interview with M.I.A. talking about her upcoming record, AIM, out September 9. SEE ALSO: Zayn Malik is finally free to make his own … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stars burning strangely make life in the multiverse more likely
Supporters of the multiverse often cite a specific reaction in stars that seems tuned for life, making our universe improbable – but now there’s a new idea [Link]
Mashable » Adorable grandparents suit up in the same outfit every single day
Love can be expressed in many forms. Flowers, chocolates, cards, and in some cases—style. Anthony Gargiula's grandparents have been married for over 50 years, and every day they take the time to wear matching outfits. SEE ALSO: Did our grandparents have the best beauty advice? Gargiula shared four images of his grandparents on Twitter, and in each the couple is … [Link]
Popular Science » Army Prepares To Cut The Mustard
Military …agent from its chemical weapon stockpile The U.S. mustard agent stockpile is being destroyed. [Link]
Mashable » CBS All Access' digital edition of 'Big Brother' gets launch date, title
LOS ANGELES — Big Brother — CBS' tentpole reality show — will launch a digital edition in September. The show, called Big Brother: Over The Top, is scheduled to launch Sept. 28 on CBS All Access, the network's digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service. The 10-week season, hosted by Julie Chen, will welcome an all-new cast of Houseguests. … [Link]
Slashdot » First Satellite in Facebook's Plan For Global Internet Access Exploded With Falcon 9
Mike Murphy, reporting for Quartz: The first step in Facebook's grand vision to connect the entire world to the internet — or Facebook — has gone up in flames. Earlier today, a SpaceX rocket carrying a satellite that Facebook planned to use in its internet.org initiative exploded during a pre-launch test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket was due to … [Link]
Mashable » Jabra's wireless earbuds double as heart rate monitors
BERLIN — How much tech can you stuff into tiny, wireless earbuds? Turns out, quite a lot. At the Showstoppers event that's accompanying the IFA show in Berlin, Jabra announced the Elite Sport, a pair of wireless earbuds that can also monitor your heart rate. The data is transferred to Jabra's smartphone app, which is available for both Android and iOS, … [Link]
Mashable » Join Mashable and Snaphappen for a Snapchat Meetup in London
Do you use Snapchat? Do you like cereal? Do you live in London? If you said yes to all three of those things, you’re in luck — keep reading. We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Snaphappen — the first (unofficial) Snapchat conference — which takes place on Thursday, Sept. 22 in the Magic Roundabout in London. Snaphappen is a … [Link]
Mashable » Watching the past 100 years of high heel fashion will make you want to wear them all
The high heel is always reaching new heights. The people at Mode got to scour thrift stores for dozens of pairs of vintage high heels to represent the past 10 decades. And just as we suspected, each pair looks more gorgeous and more uncomfortable than the last. Tiny puppy tries delicious steak for the first time Dramatic video shows moment … [Link]
Popular Science » Florida Mosquitoes Test Positive For Zika Virus
Health A first for the continental U.S. Mosquitoes caught in traps in Florida were positively identified as carrying the Zika virus, the first time that the insects have been found to contain the virus in the… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Superagers with amazing memories have shrink-resistant brains
A small number of people over the age of 80 retain a good memory, which seems to be linked to their brains shrinking much less as they age [Link]
Mashable » The biggest food fight in the world is no joke
For over 70 years, thousands of people gather in a small Spanish town to throw tomatoes at each other. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Street Festival, Food Fight, Spain, and Real Time Video [Link]
Mashable » Starving artist Justin Bieber's credit card was declined at Subway
Stars, they're just like us! They can't go to Subway without experiencing an emotional rollercoaster. Justin Bieber was reportedly attempting to pay the fine sandwich artists at a Subway in Los Angeles for his food when his credit card was declined, according to The Daily Mail. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber's criminally fluffy puppy, Todd, has a new Instagram account Fortunately, an … [Link]
Mashable » Absurd trophy puts the ‘fantasy’ in fantasy football
Too often, all the gold on a trophy can distract you from how aesthetically boring it looks. And it's hardly ever real gold, anyways. So rather than shelling out for something simple, Reddit user unicronprincezz decided to make one from scratch for their fantasy football league. Included are dinosaurs, a Pegasus, soldiers, Homer Simpson, sharks, robots and a beer bottle base. … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny puppy tries delicious steak for the first time
This only appropriate way to interrupt this puppy's nap is with a snack. And this is a particularly special snack. It's Lunar the dog's first bite of steak, which he predictably enjoys. Mmm. Can't wait until he learns to grill. Watching the past 100 years of high heel fashion will make you want to wear them all Dramatic video shows … [Link]
Mashable » You can be the one to jack up EpiPen prices in a new game
Want to raise the price of EpiPens? Now you can make it happen. A new computer game lets you be Heather Bresch, the CEO of the pharmaceutical company Mylan, which came under fire recently for its systematic hikes to EpiPen prices. The satirical game is from GOP Arcade, a site that makes games tied into politics and news. 
Image: SCREENSHOT/EPIPEN TYCOONIn … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony To Boost Smartphone Batteries Because People Aren't Replacing Phones
Not too long ago, people would replace their phone every 18 months. But that isn't the case with most people now. According to new estimates, more people are now changing their phones after at least three years. The problem with this is that by the end of two-three years, the battery on the phone reaches a stage where it gets … [Link]
Popular Science » Airports Turn To Security Contractors To Combat Long Lines
Aviation But are they really just the TSA with bigger lapels? Debate has roiled over whether airports should take advantage of the TSA's Screening Partnership Program (SPP), in which private security contractors are brought in to… [Link]
Mashable » At least 20% of adults are obese in every U.S. state, CDC maps show
There is no state in the U.S. where less than 20 percent of the adults are obese, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. In four particular states — Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and West Virginia — over 35 percent of surveyed adults were obese, the CDC said in a set of newly released maps. SEE ALSO: Fitness blogger posts … [Link]
Mashable » This iPhone thong case will help you catch 'em all in 'Pokémon Go'
BERLIN — Pokémon Go, the summer's biggest craze, may be fading in popularity, but that doesn't mean there still aren't millions of players who still want to catch 'em all. iPhone and iPad maker Catalyst has a new $10 rubber strap-on accessory that fits over your iPhone to help increase your Pokémon catching rate. SEE ALSO: Sony's Xperia Projector turns any … [Link]
Mashable » Christopher Guest's latest film explores the lives of 'Mascots'
"Mascotting is not unlike a marriage. It's about cooperation, it's about listening. Even if people are screaming at you, you're not allowed to talk. That's a good lesson for a marriage." Christopher Guest mockumentaries — see also: Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman — are always a hoot. And his latest, the Netflix original film Mascots, looks like it'll slide … [Link]
Mashable » 1921: A rare snowstorm in Jerusalem
The ancient city of Jerusalem is home to holy sites of great significance to numerous religions. With an elevation of just under 2,500 feet, it is also subject to diverse weather conditions, with hot and dry summers, mild winters and even the occasional snow flurry.These photos capture a particularly heavy snowfall during the winter of 1921, when Jerusalem was the British-administered capital … [Link]
WIRED » Super Mario Maker Goes Portable (But Loses Online Sharing)
Nintendo 3DS version of Super Mario Maker will let you create your own Mario levels on the go, but not share them on the Internet. The post Super Mario Maker Goes Portable (But Loses Online Sharing) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » One of those naked Trump statues could be yours
Remember those naked Donald Trump statues that popped up in San Francisco, New York, Seattle and beyond last month? The life-sized likenesses that featured bouffant hair and a healthy orange paunch but no testicles? Well, one of them could be yours for your very own home. The Los Angeles Trump is up for auction and the sellers believe it could fetch … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter lets brands sponsor Periscope livestreams, starting with Chase and Grey Goose
Twitter is opening up its live video app Periscope to more advertising. Through Twitter's Amplify program, brand partners can now sponsor a series of Periscope broadcasts and create branded video highlights which can feature pre-roll ads, the company announced Thursday. Nothing major is changing within the Periscope app experience, except that the broadcast titles of branded videos will have to include … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know about the Phil DeFranco #YouTubeIsOverParty drama
LOS ANGELES — "YouTube is over." That's what many YouTube creators declared Thursday on Twitter after learning some of their videos have content considered inappropriate for advertising. But their dramatic reactions may be too premature. Here's a breakdown of why. SEE ALSO: People are freaking out over YouTuber PewDiePie's ISIS tweet How did the latest YouTube drama begin? YouTuber Phil DeFranco, … [Link]
Mashable » Play 'Overwatch' free for a whole weekend on Xbox and PS4
Lots of people are into Overwatch these days, but clearly not enough. To fix that "problem," developer Blizzard Entertainment is letting noobs try it out for free. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users will get to participate in the first Overwatch Free Weekend during the second weekend of September. It starts on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. PT and ends on … [Link]
WIRED » Here’s What Happens When Two Designers Speak Only in Infographics
A collection of their correspondence offers an intimate look at the lives of two designers as told through their personal data. The post Here's What Happens When Two Designers Speak Only in Infographics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 Anniversary Update Freezing Issues
An anonymous reader writes: The Anniversary Update may have introduced a whole host of new features but it has also caused a fair number of problems for Windows 10 users. Among the most annoying issues reported since its release in late-July are freezes on systems equipped with SSDs. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and provided a couple of workarounds that … [Link]
Mashable » Did Tesla's Model X software update make its falcon-wing doors less safe?
Tesla, it turns out, is just like any other tech company: sometimes its software updates upset users and hinder functionality. Maybe the upstart EV automaker is fallible after all. Tesla recently pushed software update version 7.1 2.32.100 to its Model X vehicles that was designed to address issues with the SUV's signature Falcon-Wing doors. The company enhanced a set of sensors … [Link]
Popular Science » New Plastic Fabric Keeps Its Cool Better Than Cotton
Technology It could also help lessen energy demand Cotton is a cool staple of many a summer wardrobes, but there might be even better fabric choices on the horizon. [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's 'Famous' sculpture can be yours if you have $4 million
If you're still unsure what to do with that sixth guest room in your humble home, here's an idea! Kanye West is reportedly selling the sculpture from the "Famous" video for a steal of roughly $4 million. Tim Blum, the co-owner of the gallery that hosted the "Famous" exhibit over the weekend, told The New York Times that Kanye plans to … [Link]
Mashable » 5 global milestones that will get you ready for the 2016 Social Good Summit
Let’s be honest — 2016 has been a tough year. From data breaches to acts of terror, it seems as if every week another world problem comes to light — and issues become more and more pressing by the day. SEE ALSO: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to speak at the 2016 Social Good Summit In spite of the weight of … [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic video shows moment SpaceX rocket exploded on launch pad
A dramatic video showing the explosion of an uncrewed SpaceX rocket in Cape Canaveral, Florida was captured on Thursday morning. The rocket, which was expected to carry a Facebook-backed Israeli satellite to space on Saturday, exploded on its pad before a test took place. The video of the failed test shows the rocket bursting into flames and black smoke billowing … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's iPhone 7 Event: What to expect
The iPhone 7 will arrive, but all anyone will want to talk about is the missing headphone jack. The reaction to the potential removal of the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the expected iPhone 7 has grown to such outsized proportions that one might expect Apple CEO to step up on stage next week and silently release a balloon with the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Validic, Quantum.io Gravity, DataCite, FatSecret, Payplug
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Slashdot » In an Unprecedented Move, Samsung To Recall All Galaxy Note 7: Yonhap News Agency
After delaying shipment of its flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 7 over quality control testing earlier this week, Samsung is all set to recall all of the Note 7 it has shipped in its home nation and abroad, according to rather reliable Yonhap News Agency, which is citing a Samsung official. It would be an unprecedented move from the company. From … [Link]
Mashable » Trump loved Mexico and left, then came back to the U.S. and forgot all about it
Donald Trump presented an entirely different side of himself while in Mexico for an official visit. But when he came back to the U.S., he was (again) a changed man. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Immigration, Politics, Election 2016, and Us [Link]
Mashable » Social senior dog walks 4 miles every day to catch up with all his friends
This dog must love small talk. Bruno is a friendly senior pup living with his owners, Larry and Debbie LaVallee, in Longville, Minnesota. Bruno loves spending time with his family, but he also has lots of friends — and he needs to check in on them. Every day. SEE ALSO: Sea dog and land dog enjoy a little playtime So for … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber covers Tracy Chapman and 2Pac because he contains multitudes
If you must to have some dude hanging out at your party on the couch with an acoustic guitar, may we suggest Justin Bieber? Biebs stopped by BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge in Los Angeles for a half hour live set, and after doing a little yoga on camera to warm up, he sang his little heart out. He did … [Link]
Mashable » This is why millions of bees have died in South Carolina
Millions of honey bees in South Carolina have died of pesticide poisoning after local officials used aerial mosquito spraying in the fight against the spread of the Zika virus. SEE ALSO: CDC advises pregnant women to avoid Miami Beach as Florida's Zika outbreak spreads Dorchester County officials have acknowledged the killing of the bees in a press release and added that … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Start Using the Google Cloud Natural Language API
The last couple of years have seen a large number of organizations and developers rush towards getting familiar with Machine Learning fundamentals and coming to grips with what it takes to integrate it into their applications. While you can definitely build out your own Machine Learning platform, it is not for everyone and companies like Google are now releasing fully … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Brown releases new song less than a day after his arrest
Chris Brown doesn't waste any time. Less than 24 hours after the singer was arrested on Tuesday for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, he casually dropped a brand new track, called "What Would You Do." SEE ALSO: Chris Brown arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after woman reports gun threat On Tuesday, following reports of a woman … [Link]
WIRED » The Ad-Blocking Browser That Pays the Sites You Visit
Brave, the browser from web pioneeer Brenden Eich, now does micropayments, so you can pay for what you read without seeing ads. The post The Ad-Blocking Browser That Pays the Sites You Visit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Run the Jewels is here to hype Horde Mode 3.0 in 'Gears of War 4'
Horde Mode is back. The "3.0" version of Gears of War 4's wave-based survival mode makes its debut in this new trailer, which also features "Panther Life a Panther," a track off of Run the Jewels' upcoming third studio album. Horde 3.0 mixes things up with Gear 4's monstrous new threats, but there's more to it than that. Players now … [Link]
New Scientist – News » SpaceX rocket blows up during routine test ahead of launch
Eyewitnesses at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida say a SpaceX rocket has exploded on the launch pad [Link]
Mashable » 76-year-old John Lewis goes crowdsurfing on 'The Late Show'
Congressman John Lewis: civil rights leader, graphic novel writer and … gnarly crowd surfer. On Wednesday night, Lewis stopped by The Late Show to chat with Stephen Colbert about his fight for civil rights and his new graphic novel series, March. But thanks to Christian Slater, a star of the summer TV hit Mr. Robot, he ended the night with a … [Link]
Mashable » Drake and Rihanna lock lips on stage… for real this time
When Drake managed to conquer New York City traffic to confess his love for Rihanna and present the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award to the singer at Sunday's VMAs, he also delivered what seemed to be a missed kiss. Now that the pair have been spending so much time together (four days in a row, to be exact), they finally locking … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple CEO Tim Cook on EU Apple Tax Case: 'Total Political Crap'
Earlier this week, Apple was ordered to pay a record sum of 13 billion euros plus interest after the EU said Ireland illegally slashed the iPhone make's tax bill. At the time, Tim Cook found the accusations "baseless." In a new interview, he had more things to say:A war of words has erupted between Europe's competition chief and Apple CEO … [Link]
Popular Science » Zoo Monkeys Have Human Bacteria In Their Guts
Animals Because like us, they don't eat enough plants The microbiomes of monkeys held in zoos looks a lot like ours, and that may not be a good thing. Researchers from the University of Minnesota studied the poop of wild… [Link]
Mashable » Team Huma banned from Riot's 'League of Legends' events for not paying players
After already issuing a warning to Team Huma for failing to pay players on time during the 2016 League of Legends Spring Split, Riot Games has officially banned the team from participating in any Riot-sanctioned events. SEE ALSO: 'League of Legends,' chores and Red Bull: Life in an esports training house "Over the course of this year’s Spring and Summer Split, … [Link]
Mashable » Ultimate 'Friends' fans got engaged in Monica's apartment at FriendsFest
Comedy Central's FriendsFest is a nomadic Friends museum currently on a six-week tour in the UK. One real-life Ross used the opportunity to propose to his Rachel – Krunal Desai and Radha Patel got engaged at the exhibit. SEE ALSO: Woman has super romantic photoshoot with her hot job offer 
Image: comedy central ukMonica's purple apartment is where numerous pivotal Friends … [Link]
WIRED » SpaceX Rocket Explosion Sets Back Facebook’s Internet Expansion in Africa
When the Falcon 9 blew up this morning, it was carrying a satellite that would have helped expand sub-Saharan Internet access. The post SpaceX Rocket Explosion Sets Back Facebook's Internet Expansion in Africa appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Astronauts Won’t Reach The ISS On Commercial Flights Until 2018
Space NASA’s partnership with SpaceX, Boeing continues to face delays It’s going to be a few more years before the United States sends astronauts on commercial flights to the International Space Station. [Link]
Mashable » Millie Bobby Brown knows all the words to Nicki Minaj's 'Monster' verse
The extremely charming cast of kids from Stranger Things dropped by The Tonight Show to reveal their biggest secrets on air for all to hear. And lest you thought Hollywood turns child stars into grown-ups overnight, one adorable Stranger Things cast member still sleeps with a night light. A blind taste test of the leaked KFC secret recipe Watch Lara … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's Xperia Projector turns any surface into 21-inch touchscreen
BERLIN — Sony's announced a slew of new products including a $3,200 Walkman, "the best-sounding" noise-canceling headphones and two new Xperia smartphones. But the coolest product on display is a portable projector concept. Sony introduced the Xperia Projector at Mobile World Congress in February, but only showed off its proprietary software. At IFA 2016, Sony revealed it could also project Android … [Link]
Popular Science » Missed This Morning's Solar Eclipse Over Africa?
Space Watch a time-lapse here You can watch the solar eclipse in a beautiful time-lapse captured by Slooh and Weathernews Japan… [Link]
Mashable » You can buy this groovy, perfectly preserved 1970s-style house, man
If That '70s Show decides to do a Netflix reboot, we know of the perfect on-location set. The owners of a Framingham, Massachusetts house have not redecorated since the 1970s, resulting in a perfectly preserved '70s-style pad, complete with shag rugs, wood paneling and wacky patterns. Best of all, the home is now for sale. SEE ALSO: Queen Elizabeth is hiring … [Link]
Mashable » University to prioritize admission to descendants of slaves
Georgetown University will offer preferred admission to descendants of slaves forced to labor for the school as part of the university's effort to atone for its slaveholding past. The school will give descendants preferred admissions treatment on par with children of alumni. SEE ALSO: Amazing STEM heroes of #BlackWomenDidThat "There is a moral, as well as a practical, imperative that defines … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Stole Over 43 Million Last.fm Accounts In 2012 Breach
The aftermath of 2012's infamous hack is shaping up to be more serious than we had anticipated. An anonymous reader writes: Last.fm suffered a data breach back in 2012, but details of the attack were not disclosed. On Thursday, breach notification site LeakedSource, which obtained a copy of the database and posted details of the hack in a blog post, … [Link]
Popular Science » Autonomous Tractor Concept Takes The Farmers Out Of Farming
Technology More time managing farms, less time driving around them robot tractor… [Link]
Mashable » After unusual Arctic storms, sea ice coverage in region is plummeting
Right now, a few hundred miles northwest of the tiny community of Tuktoyaktuk in Canada's Northwest Territories, a sailboat called the Northabout is fighting harsh winds and rough waters in the open Beaufort Sea. The ship has sailed more than 5,000 miles since leaving Bristol, England, on June 19, but still has a long ways to go. SEE ALSO: Taking advantage … [Link]
Mashable » Pro athletes surprise homeless kids with school supplies
When you’re a kid, you shouldn’t have to worry about much. “What time is recess? Can I sit next to my friend at story time? Why is the sky blue?” These are the kinds of questions kids should ask. “Where will I sleep tonight?” shouldn’t be one of them. The average age of a homeless person in the United States … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Internet connectivity initiative suffers setback due to SpaceX explosion
Facebook’s effort to bring internet access to sub-Saharan Africa suffered a serious setback Thursday morning when a SpaceX rocket exploded during a test. The explosion simultaneously affected the plans of two of the most famous names in tech — Elon Musk, who owns SpaceX, and Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg. SEE ALSO: SpaceX rocket explodes on pad ahead of test The rocket … [Link]
Mashable » A blind taste test of the leaked KFC secret recipe
There are a few secret recipes out there that corporate America does not want getting out of its clutches, and near the top of that list is KFC's secret family recipe. Recently, Jay Jones with the Chicago Tribune unearthed what very well may be the secret recipe, scribbled on the back of the last will and testament of Claudia Sanders, … [Link]
Mashable » New Withings fitness watch adds heart rate sensor and notifications
BERLIN — Withings has carved out a nice little niche in the wearable space with its semi-smart Activité watches that blend clean analog watch design with just enough fitness-tracking sensors to keep things fashionable. At IFA 2016, the Nokia-owned company announced the Steel HR, its newest "connected health watch" which adds heart rate monitoring and a new digital screen embedded into … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WhereIsMyTransport Launches API Access to its Transport Technology Platform
WhereIsMyTransport, a South African transport technology company, has launched an API that collates transit data for consumption by third party apps and services. The data is run through an analytics engine and paired with communication tools that provide apps and services with journey mapping capability that much of the developed world takes for granted.
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New Scientist – News » Where will we find the first telltale signs of the Anthropocene?
The Anthropocene is the proposed geological period dominated by human influence on the environment. Now the task is to find one spot that bears its hallmarks [Link]
New Scientist – News » SpaceX rocket appears to have blown up during routine test
Eyewitnesses at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida say a SpaceX rocket has exploded on the launch pad [Link]
New Scientist – News » Smart medicine is coming of age, but will doctors bite?
Artificially intelligent tools could spot health conditions more expertly than humans, yet that won't be enough for them to go into everyday use [Link]
Mashable » Florida hasn't had a hurricane in 3,965 days: until today
Florida’s luck has run out. After more than 11 years without a direct hit from a hurricane, what is likely to become Hurricane Hermine is predicted to make landfall in northwest Florida overnight on Friday into Saturday morning. The most likely landfall location, according to the National Hurricane Center, is between Tallahassee and Tampa Bay. SEE ALSO: NASA flies over 3 … [Link]
Mashable » There is a 'Doctor Who' cook book for your next timey-wimey dinner party
With all the traveling in space and time that Doctor Who does, he must need to stop for a bite to eat now and again. British food writer Joanna Farrow collaborated with BBC One to create a collection of 40 recipes that are sure to make any geeky foodie salivate. SEE ALSO: 'Doctor Who' Marriage Proposal Will Warm Your Whovian Heart … [Link]
Mashable » Solange Knowles wraps herself in yarn, still inspires outfit envy
Solange Knowles: recording artist, fashion icon, wearer of craft supplies. Last night, while the rest of America slept or watched Stranger Things or whatever, Solange made a dress out of purple yarn. SEE ALSO: The Dead Sea's salty waters transformed this black dress Solange did not knit this dress. Oh no. She just wrapped some yarn around herself to form a … [Link]
WIRED » Whoops, It’s 2016 and I Just Got Obsessed With Magic: The Gathering
After years of flirting with the classic card game, I'm finally hooked. Turns out, all it took was an online version that worked. The post Whoops, It’s 2016 and I Just Got Obsessed With Magic: The Gathering appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Airport Panics Will Keep Happening. The Place to Calm Them Is Online
The fear of mass violence, combined with social media's sweeping immediacy, makes weaponizing bad information all too easy. The post Airport Panics Will Keep Happening. The Place to Calm Them Is Online appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: A Glimpse at Who Batman Will Battle in His Solo Movie
Now that the summer blockbuster season is over, the superhero movie industry can finally look to the future. Here's what they have in the works. The post Cape Watch: A Glimpse at Who Batman Will Battle in His Solo Movie appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » All Aboard the Most Ridiculous, Most Stupidly Huge Cruise Ship on Earth
With waterslides, ice rink shows, and robot bars, why leave the boat? The post All Aboard the Most Ridiculous, Most Stupidly Huge Cruise Ship on Earth appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Alas, the Sunrise App’s Dead—But Try These 7 Other Calendars
With Sunrise finally off in the sunset, try one of these calendar apps instead. The post Alas, the Sunrise App's Dead—But Try These 7 Other Calendars appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The 5 Comics You Have to Read This Month
Summer may be gone, but if September is anything to go by, fall might bring an even better comic bounty than the sunshine season. The post The 5 Comics You Have to Read This Month appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » 400,000 GitHub Repositories, 1 Billion Files, 14TB of Code: Spaces or Tabs?
Here's a debate that refuses to die: given a choice, would you rather use spaces or tabs? An episode of Silicon Valley last season had a bit on this. Now we have more data to analyze people's behavior. A Google developer has looked into 400,000 GitHub repositories — 1 billion files, 14 terabytes to find that programmers with interest in … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Lara Croft shoot zombies in the next 'Tomb Raider' add-on
Rise of the Tomb Raider gets bigger on Oct. 11 when new add-ons send Lara back to her home, Croft Manor, to take care of some family matters. This extended look showcases two pieces: Blood Ties, a new story that sees Lara's uncle trying to evict her from the manor; and Lara's Nightmare, where the same uncle says "screw it" … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's 2nd-gen e-paper watch is tougher, but still Japan-only
BERLIN — Sony's still hammering away at its e-paper watch. The second-generation watch is called the FES (by Fashion Entertainment Watch) Watch U and it's a more refined than the original model with a more scratch-resistant sapphire glass front. SEE ALSO: Samsung goes BIG with Gear S3 smartwatch Like the original e-paper watch, the watch face and the strap can be … [Link]
Popular Science » South Carolina Accidentally Sprayed Millions Of Bees With Pesticides
Animals The bugs were caught in the crossfire of an attempt to take out mosquitoes Millions of bees perished in South Carolina on Sunday morning, unintentionally felled by an effort to wipe out disease-carrying mosquitoes. [Link]
Mashable » Ice cream-loving seagull absolutely ruins perfect Instagram
Nature doesn't give a damn about your Instagrams. While some consider a vacation in a faraway land an exercise in relaxation, we all know deep down that it's really just a chance to brag on social media with impressive photos from your trip. So when Tara Dalyntara from Thailand was visiting the UK recently, she needed to show off the scenery … [Link]
Mashable » Gene Wilder's 'Willy Wonka' and 'Blazing Saddles' back in 55 theaters this weekend
LOS ANGELES — If you want to view paradise … simply look around and view it. Or get down to your nearest AMC Theatres location this weekend, because Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is playing. And you can take the family to the 1971 classic — or join the grownups for the seminal 1974 comedy Blazing Saddles, if that's more … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Laser made from human blood could help hunt down tumours
A special dye used in medical imaging cannot emit laser light by itself, but it will if it binds to proteins found in blood [Link]
Slashdot » Falcon 9 Explodes On Pad
Reader Mysticalfruit writes: NPR is reporting that a Falcon9 carrying the AMOS-6 satellite that was supposed to launch on Sat exploded during it's scheduled static fire. No injuries are reported. They're reporting that this was going to be the first reflown first stage. The Verge adds:SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, meant to launch a satellite this weekend, exploded on the launch … [Link]
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Popular Science » An ESA Satellite Was Hit By Space Debris
Space Sentinel 1-A is operating routinely, despite some damage to a solar panel A piece of space debris has dinged the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1A satellite… [Link]
Slashdot » India's Richest Man Launches 4G LTE Network, Offers Unlimited Free Voice Calls
An anonymous reader writes: India's biggest industrial house has launched its 4G LTE network and is offering unlimited free voice calls forever to anyone who signs up for its services. It is also claiming to offer the cheapest 4G LTE data rates in the world. After numerous delays and months of testing, India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, today announced the … [Link]
Popular Science » Breaking: Explosion At SpaceX Rocket Launch Site At Cape Canaveral
Space Tweets show a huge plume of smoke rising from the pad There are early reports that a SpaceX rocket exploded on a rocket pad this morning. [Link]
WIRED » It’s Time to Stop Tweeting About Trump’s Nonexistent ‘Pivot’
The social media spin room wants Trump to change. Last night he proved again that he isn't going to. The post It's Time to Stop Tweeting About Trump's Nonexistent 'Pivot' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » India's newest 4G carrier Reliance Jio shakes up the entire country
The launch of Reliance Jio’s 4G LTE network in India has jolted the telecom market in the country. The impact of Jio’s free and unlimited voice calls and cheap data tariffs is not only helping the new entrant win new customers, but is also reflecting on how the market perceives other incumbent carriers. SEE ALSO: Reliance Jio launches 4G network in … [Link]
Mashable » OpTic Gaming's bumpy road to the 'Call of Duty' World Championship
At OpTic Gaming's first professional Call of Duty tournament in 2010, a scant 400 people were tuned into the action in Dallas. Then team owner Hector "H3CZ" Rodriguez used his phone to post a video to OpTic's YouTube page, boosting the viewership to 3,500 in minutes — not a bad number for a time before Twitch helped esports explode. The viewer … [Link]
Popular Science » Tracking The Traffickers
Animals 10 innovative ways to stop wildlife crime Wildlife crime is putting thousands of species at risk of extinction to feed a growing human demand for food, pets, medicine, and status symbols. [Link]
WIRED » The 11 Best Movies Coming to Hulu This Month
Think Hulu is just for binge-watching TV? Think again. The post The 11 Best Movies Coming to Hulu This Month appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The World’s Biggest Lenticular Print Will Make You Go ‘Whoa’
Most lenticular prints fall into one of two categories. Static prints convey depth but not movement, animated prints the inverse. "Beyond" conveys both. The post The World's Biggest Lenticular Print Will Make You Go 'Whoa' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Can VR Really Make You More Empathetic?
Artists, activists, and journalists now see VR’s potential to be an empathy engine. The post Can VR Really Make You More Empathetic? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This illustrated guide tells you what to do when you see Islamophobia and it's great
The burkini ban in some French coastal towns continues to stoke controversy well beyond the country's borders. Many people regard the bans, now overturned in certain municipalities, as sexist, Islamophobic and — most of all — counterproductive to assimilating Muslims into the country. Now, Marie-Shirine Yener (aka Maeril), a 21-year-old artist and illustrator from Paris – has created an illustrated guide … [Link]
Slashdot » HP Builds One Desktop PC Around a Speaker, Another Modular PC In Slices
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: HP has announced today two new desktop PCs: HP Elite Slice and Pavilion Wave. The HP Elite Slice is a modular machine, with USB Type-C for power and I/O. The base unit contains all the core guts of the PC — up to a 35W Core i7-6700T processor, up to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Great British Bake Off' is out of control with the innuendo
LONDON — Who knew that gingerbread houses could be so, erm, naughty? Great British Bake Off is well known for triggering severe national sugar cravings. And also for its spectacular innuendo. This week's Biscuit episode did not disappoint: it was chockfull of sugar, spice, and some fantastically smutty references. SEE ALSO: Who said it: 'Great British Bake Off' or porn? There … [Link]
Mashable » The joy of betrayal: Bob Ross' famous hair was the result of a perm
Bob Ross: artist, television show host and LIAR. Look, we don't want to speak ill of the dead, or get mad at what we cannot change. But it turns out that between teaching us the joy of painting and being an all-around chill dude, Bob Ross was sneaking in perm appointments. That's right – Bob Ross' signature hairdo was a chemical creation. … [Link]
Mashable » A message from the robot who now runs Facebook's trending topics
Hey hey, I'm so glad I caught your attention. It's me, the algorithm that runs Facebook's trending topics section. I'm not sure if you heard, but Facebook recently fired all of my human coworkers. So now I'm like, super alone in this office space that was once packed with my friends, ha ha! It's cool though, it's all good. I'm fine, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Spoiler alert: Why strange signals are never really from aliens
Given the wealth of planets in our universe, aliens must be dwelling somewhere, right? Maybe. But we’re never going to get our sci-fi moment, says Jacob Aron [Link]
New Scientist – News » Putting healthcare first can save festival drug users from harm
Festival-goers having a bad trip may not be best helped by the police – health-focused volunteers can do a better job, says Kevin Franciotti [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plaque-clearing drug shows promise in people with Alzheimer’s
A drug that targets beta amyloid proteins in the brain has slowed cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease when taken at high doses [Link]
Mashable » Potter fans battle it out over J.K. Rowling Albus Potter tweet
LONDON — When it's Harry Potter's son's first day of school, the world obviously needs to drop everything. Indeed, Albus Severus Potter's first day at Hogwarts is something worth celebrating. The only problem is, fans have to wait one more year before they can celebrate. On Thursday, J.K. Rowling tweeted, rallying fans to get excited about Albus Potter's first day at … [Link]
Mashable » Henry Rollins nails argument for overdue marriage equality in Australia
Henry Rollins, while in Australia for his first ever spoken word tour, appeared on the panel show The Project and gorgeously summed up the ridiculousness of the push against marriage equality in the country. When asked his thoughts on why Australia has struggled to have legislation passed for an equal rights marriage act, Rollins quipped, "This marriage inequality flap you’re … [Link]
WIRED » Somehow, Way Too Many Americans Still Aren’t Wearing Seat Belts
New federal data shows that nearly half of the people killed in cars last year decided to forego that buckling up thing. The post Somehow, Way Too Many Americans Still Aren't Wearing Seat Belts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » These Eton boys met Putin before the new Prime Minister
Students of a prestigious English boys' boarding school were granted a private audience with the notoriously elusive Russian president Vladimir Putin. The group of 11 Eton schoolboys beat prime minister Theresa May, who's travelling for the G20 meeting next week, to meeting and shaking hands personally with Putin in the Kremlin. Pictures of the meeting were shared on social media by … [Link]
Mashable » Fun Disney content is on its way to Netflix
LOS ANGELES — Disney magic is coming to Netflix in September. As previously announced, the streaming giant is adding more Disney films to its library, starting this month. Here's a look at what to stream. SEE ALSO: What's coming to (and expiring from) Netflix in August Top Pick: Zootopia There's a reason this Disney movie made over $1 billion at … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' character Barb asks tough questions on 'The Tonight Show'
Fans of the Netflix original series Stranger Things will recall the grim fate of Nancy's earnest friend Barb, who, like Will, is taken by the Demogorgon and last seen in the Upside Down looking real dead. Fans will also recall that besides a few meager tears from Nancy, there's generally not much concern shown for Barb. SEE ALSO: Barb sympathizer … [Link]
Mashable » Helpline launches for women forced to illegally purchase abortion pills
LONDON — The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) has launched a free aftercare helpline for women in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man who have illegally purchased abortion pills online. SEE ALSO: In Northern Ireland, women still face prison for having an abortion Abortion is illegal in Northern Ireland — which forms part of the United Kingdom — … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's new flagship Android phones still don't have fingerprint sensors
BERLIN — Can you blame Sony for not wanting to just throw in the towel for its ailing smartphone business? As disappointing as the new Xperia X series is, Sony's pushing forward with the new Xperia XZ and X Compact, which it unveiled at IFA 2016. The XZ will launch in the U.S. on Oct. 23 and the X Compact is … [Link]
Mashable » 6 spooky, sepia-drenched character GIFs set the mood for 'Miss Peregrine's'
LOS ANGELES — Our best hope for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is that it's as weird as possible. Fully creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, altogether ooky-level weird. Given that Tim Burton is directing the adaptation of Ransom Riggs' novel of the same name, we're off to a flying start. Or a floating start. Both, really. SEE ALSO: 'Miss … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's 88-inch quantum-dot SUHD TV is the largest on the market
BERLIN — At its IFA 2016 press conference, Samsung unveiled the 88-inch KS9800, the world's largest quantum-dot TV on the market. "The origin of the next TV begins with an amazing particle — just a few atoms wide — the quantum-dot," said Michael Zoeller, vice president and head of visual display at Samsung Europe. "Quantum-dot is the new kid on the … [Link]
Mashable » Huawei’s 8.4-inch tablet has Harman Kardon-signed sound
BERLIN — Quick, what’s the most important feature you want from a tablet? I’m guessing it’s either better battery life or a better screen, with sound likely being an afterthought. But sound is what Huawei focused on in its new, 8.4-inch Android tablet just shown at an event in Berlin. It’s called the MediaPad M3, and Huawei partnered with Harman Kardon … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks has a spicy new fall drink to challenge the beloved PSL
NEW YORK CITY — Fall is three weeks away, so naturally the Pumpkin Spice Latte is already showing up fashionably early. But this year, the classic PSL is joined by a new, slightly spicier pal: the Chile Mocha. And here's some more exciting news, especially for alternative milk drinkers: Starbucks is finally introducing almond milk to its customers. I recently visited … [Link]
Slashdot » Tiny Particle Blows Hole In European Satellite's Solar Panel
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ABC News: A tiny piece of debris has punched a gaping hole in the solar panel of one of Europe's Earth observation satellites, causing visible damage but not enough to affect its routine operations, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. The unknown particle just a few millimeters big slammed into the back of … [Link]
Mashable » Huawei nova and nova plus are premium-looking phones at a decent price
BERLIN — Huawei is a company that likes to cover all bases. Besides its flagship Huawei Mate and P series of devices, all of which come in several sizes and flavors, it also has a number of low-priced devices, and a separate smartphone sub-brand called Honor in some countries. On Thursday, ahead of the official start of the IFA show … [Link]
Mashable » Predictably, Tim Cook had some strong thoughts on EU's tax ruling
Apple CEO Tim Cook weighed in the recent European Commission tax ruling that stated Apple must pay Ireland $14.5 billion in unpaid taxes by calling it "maddening" and "political crap." SEE ALSO: Here's what Apple's $14.5 billion in Irish taxes looks like in Apple products In an interview with Irish broadcaster RTE, Cook said Apple hasn't done anything wrong and the … [Link]
Mashable » Hey Apple and Samsung, Xiaomi just launched tap-to-pay in China
Like Apple and Samsung users in China, Xiaomi smartphone owners are now able to "tap to pay" at contactless terminals in stores. But Xiaomi users will have an additional feature — they can also tap to pay on public transportation in six big cities there. Specifically, those cities are Shanghai and Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Suzhou and Wuhan. This makes Xiaomi the … [Link]
Mashable » Reliance Jio launches 4G network in India, offers unlimited free voice calls
The cat has been set among the pigeons. India's biggest industrial house has launched its 4G LTE network and is offering unlimited free voice calls forever to anyone who signs up for its services. It is also claiming to offer the cheapest 4G LTE data rates in the world. SEE ALSO: Why are so many Indians queuing up to get … [Link]
Mashable » 'Miles' the dibbler is cute, but he also marks a major breeding milestone
It’s been a long road for the dibbler, an animal mostly found in the south of Western Australia. The marsupial was once thought to be extinct, thanks to extensive land clearing and destruction of its habitat. It was only in 1967 that it was rediscovered, albeit in much smaller numbers. SEE ALSO: Baby bat in a blanket can't drink banana smoothie … [Link]
Mashable » Employers are stalking your Facebook and this startup helps them
For good or ill, social media is now fair game for recruiters and HR departments when checking out job candidates. Still, it can be messy to Google-stalk potential hires and track down their various profiles. A Sydney-based startup, The Social Index, has built a tool that aims to streamline that process. From early 2015, the company has been building the platform … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Metaphysics has much to offer the study of the natural world
The branch of philosophy known as metaphysics overlaps with modern science and the two can push the boundaries of knowledge together [Link]
Mashable » Watch girl knock a drone out of the sky with a mean-ass golf swing
Young Ruby was practicing her swing on the Magenta Shores Golf Course in New South Wales, Australia, earlier this week, when things took an interesting turn. The 8-year-old golf champ's training sesh was being filmed by a drone. The owner of which was her uncle, creative director of the website DRONEGEAR, Alex Kavanagh. As he told Mashable via email, his … [Link]
WIRED » Sphero’s New Wristband Lets You Control BB-8 With Hand Gestures
It won't float in the air and shoot lasers, but Sphero's latest toy is all about honing your use of the Force. The post Sphero's New Wristband Lets You Control BB-8 With Hand Gestures appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Alcatel's 360 camera is the simplest we've seen
BERLIN — Alongside its standalone VR headset, Alcatel showed us an upcoming 360 camera called (d'oh) the Alcatel 360 Camera. Unlike similar devices from LG or Samsung, Alcatel's variant does not have a battery or supports Bluetooth. Bear with me, this might a good thing. SEE ALSO: The futuristic Lenovo Yoga Book can digitize your paper notes The idea, an Alcatel … [Link]
Slashdot » Baidu Open-Sources Its Deep Learning Tools
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon have all done it — and now Baidu's doing it, too. The Chinese tech giant has open sourced one of its key machine learning tools, PaddlePaddle, offering the software up to the global community of AI researchers. Baidu's big claim for PaddlePaddle is that it's easier … [Link]
Mashable » Alcatel's Vision VR headset doesn't need a phone
BERLIN — Virtual reality headsets these days fall in roughly two categories. There are those tethered to a computer, aimed mostly at gamers, like the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive, and mobile ones that combine with a smartphone, like Samsung's Gear VR or Google's Cardboard. China's Alcatel did something different last year when it launched the Alcatel Idol 4S phone, … [Link]
Mashable » That video of a hawk dropping a snake on a BBQ? It's definitely a hoax
Let's face it, this was always too good to be true. A remarkable video of a hawk flying around, picking up a snake, then dropping onto a family barbeque has gone viral since it was released Tuesday morning. SEE ALSO: A company tried to fool the internet with fake viral videos for 2 years Well, guess what? It's a complete … [Link]
Mashable » Thailand's new tallest building is a 77-storey pixelated wonder
Perhaps it's a sign of the times, but it seems everything's going digital these days. Thailand's new building, the MahaNakhon, is the country's tallest addition to its landscape, standing at 314 metres (1030 feet) or 77 storeys. 
Image: LightRocket/Getty ImagesThe Bangkok skyscraper was launched earlier this week in a huge ceremony, with its exposed "pixels" lit up against the night sky. … [Link]
Mashable » Baby bat in a blanket can't drink banana smoothie fast enough
Bats can be adorable, y'know, but some people remain to be convinced. Well check out this cute little juvenile Flying Fox. It's basically a small dog, with wings. It's enjoying a banana smoothie, in this video uploaded to YouTube by a bat rescue group called Batzilla the Bat Saturday. "Banana smoothie is always readily accepted and it usually doesn't take … [Link]
Mashable » A free online university course will teach you Mars survival skills
We could be living on Mars by the year 3000, so it's time to get prepared. To help us earthlings ready ourselves for the journey, Monash University in Melbourne, Australia is offering a free online course focused on how to survive the red planet. SEE ALSO: What it was like to pretend to live on Mars inside a dome for a … [Link]
Mashable » Why the alt-right is still nervously embracing Donald Trump
Donald Trump became a different kind of presidential candidate the moment he promised to build a wall along the Mexican border in his first campaign speech. From there, he has slowly given voice to a virulent strain of racism and white nationalism that other Republican Party candidates had not. Now, more than 14 months later, he has spent a week muddling … [Link]
Mashable » Super fun Force Band gives you Jedi-like control of BB-8
Obi Wan is long gone, but his voice comes to me nonetheless, reminding me to be patient and asking me to… “Choose my activity?” The voice, an uncanny blend of Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor, is actually emanating from Sphero’s new Force Band, a device that lets you use the force…er…motion and gestures to control the already popular BB-8 by Sphero, … [Link]
Mashable » HP's Pavilion Wave PC is like nothing you've seen before
The HP Pavilion Wave is a sneak-attack tower PC that looks — and can even act like — like a speaker. In a departure from virtually anything else we've ever seen from HP (now HP, Inc.) or any other Windows computer company, the HP Pavilion Wave is a category-redefining introduction that will likely leave you wondering whether this system belongs in … [Link]
Mashable » Watch what it might be like living with a climate change denier
Being that this is the internet, you've no doubt spotted comments lurking on social media that shout "CLIMATE CHANGE IS A FRAUD" and so-on. Or watch politicians on claim NASA has manipulated temperature data for the last couple of decades, on national television. But can you imagine *living* with a climate change denier? Fortunately, the folks from Australian comedy group … [Link]
Mashable » Grab ties up with traditional cab company to edge out Uber
As Grab jostles to edge Uber out in Singapore, the Asian company is arming itself with one thing Uber hasn't really got — traditional cabs. On Thursday, Grab announced that it will properly onboard 7,000 drivers from the Trans-cab company onto its platform, bumping up the number of cabbies familiar with its ride-booking app. Grab's app is already available for interested … [Link]
Slashdot » Staff Breach At OneLogin Exposes Password Storage Feature
River Tam quotes a report from CSO Australia: Enterprise access management firm OneLogin has suffered an embarrassing breach tied to a single employee's credentials being compromised. OneLogin on Tuesday revealed the breach affected a feature called Secure Notes that allowed its users to "store information." That feature however is pitched to users as a secure way to digitally jot down … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists find unusual donut shapes hiding behind the Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's great wonders, but scientists have been surprised to find something equally spectacular lurking behind it. A team from James Cook University, the University of Sydney and the Queensland University of Technology have uncovered an ancient, little known reef off the coast of northern Queensland. SEE ALSO: Great Barrier Reef brought to politicians' … [Link]
Slashdot » One of Europe's Biggest Companies Loses 40 Million Euros In Online Scam
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: Leoni AG, Europe's biggest manufacturer of wires and electrical cables and the fourth-largest vendor in the world, announced it lost 40 million euros ($44.6 million) following an online scam that tricked one of its financial officers into transferring funds to the wrong bank account. A subsequent investigation revealed that attackers had … [Link]
Mashable » AT&T's new distracted driving ad has an incredibly sad, eerie plot twist
For a full three minutes, AT&T's latest PSA-style ad lets you think it might be the one distracted driving message that doesn't end in tragedy. A cheerful father dutifully ignores his buzzing phone as he drives three laughing young girls to the pool — each vibration ratcheting up the underlying suspense. SEE ALSO: Poignant video campaign shows the power of finishing … [Link]
Mashable » First Indigenous female MP sworn in amid traditional song
A prominent Indigenous rights activist and politician has officially become Australia's first female Aboriginal MP, giving her maiden speech in the House of Representatives Wednesday. The Wiradjuri woman and former teacher was "sung in" by fellow Wiradjuri women in a powerful display of traditional culture. SEE ALSO: #IndigenousDads trends in Australia in powerful response to 'racist' cartoon Delivering her first speech … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a watermelon bounce from huge drop, thanks to spray-on stuff
Ever wondered how to ensure a watermelon doesn't break into a million pieces while dropping it from a tower that's 45 metres (147 feet) high? This might be the solution for you. The good people from experiment-loving, Australian YouTube group How Ridiculous have put together a video in which they coat a watermelon with the super-strong protective spray called Line-X, … [Link]
Slashdot » 3D-Printed Aircraft Tool Sets Guinness World Record
coondoggie quotes a report from Network World: A 17.5 foot long, 5.5 foot wide and 1.5 foot tall the 3D printed aircraft design tool has earned the title of largest solid 3D printed item by Guinness World Records. The 1,650 lb. apparatus known as a trim-and-drill tool is comparable in length to a large sport utility vehicle and will ultimately … [Link]
Mashable » Oscar winner and 'Harry Potter' alum Jim Broadbent headed to 'Game of Thrones'
LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter alum and Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent has landed a role on next season of Game of Thrones. The British actor, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2001 for his role in Iris, was also nominated for an Emmy for playing the title role in the series Longford. He has also appeared in … [Link]
Mashable » Watch: Cow-eating crocodile gets caught by the cops
Never smile at a crocodile, especially this cow-devouring behemoth from Australia. The four metre (13 foot) croc was captured by Northern Territory police on Tuesday, after authorities set up a trap due to reports the crocodile had been busy eating cattle from a nearby farm. "It was causing a ruckus and was a danger to people in the area," NT … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Unveils Gear S3 Classic and Frontier Smartwatches Powered By Tizen
MojoKid quotes a report from HotHardware: Samsung just wrapped up an event at the IFA expo in Berlin, where the company unveiled two new Gear S3 branded smartwatches. The new Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier leverage many of the design elements from last-year's Gear S2 — like their Tizen OS, rotating control dial, round display, and fast … [Link]
Mashable » Students at South Africa school told to chemically straighten their Afros
Students at Pretoria High School for Girls in South Africa are taking a stand against racism. After being told by school officials to chemically straighten their natural hair, girls with Afros and braids gathered together last weekend to protest the rule and defend their black individuality, and their actions are inspiring an important change. SEE ALSO: Race-related conversations remain divided on … [Link]
Mashable » Mexican president says he told Trump that Mexico won't pay for the wall
Trump’s last-minute Mexican sojourn just gets curiouser and curiouser. The Republican candidate ditched his press corps in Arizona and jetted into the country unexpectedly Wednesday — amid criticism from its political leaders and protests from its residents — to give a speech praising a nation he recently said was responsible for drugs, crime and rapists in the United States. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's DeepMind To Apply AI In Head and Neck Cancer Treatments
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Stack: Google's DeepMind team has partnered with British hospital doctors on an oral cancer program hoping to cut planning times for radiotherapy treatments. After recently announcing a partnership with London's Moorfields Eye Hospital to use its machine learning technologies to speed up the diagnoses of eye conditions, DeepMind has confirmed a new … [Link]
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