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 » Guess what? Any phone could explode, not just Samsung's Galaxy Note7.
It really sucks to be Samsung right now. Just when the company launches its Galaxy Note7, its best smartphone ever — one that I called the best smartphone on the planet — reports of devices exploding have forced the company to halt production and provide an unofficial recall through an "exchange program." SEE ALSO: Samsung goes BIG with Gear S3 smartwatch … [Link]
Slashdot » T-Mobile To Boost Its LTE Speeds To 400 Mbps
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Next Web: T-Mobile plans to boost its LTE speeds to up to 400 Mbps in the very near future. The Next Web reports: "The company is getting ready to boost its maximum theoretical internet speeds to become the faster carrier in the U.S. by a wide margin. The network will soon … [Link]
Mashable » Student's senior portrait is seriously on fleek thanks to his genius trick
Between the fake tuxedos, off-the-shoulder drapes, cheesy backgrounds and subpar lighting, yearbook pictures have a history of just not turning out great. Makeup artist and high school senior James Charles is changing that with a simple trick: the 17-year-old brought his own ring light to the shoot. SEE ALSO: Teen keeps it super real in makeup tutorial Charles shared his flawless … [Link]
Mashable » Miles Teller apologizes to the internet for his terrifying bleached hair
While there may be no particular science to whether or not certain people can pull off certain looks, sometimes, a hair experiment qualifies as objectively stomach-churning. This summer, Miles Teller learned that lesson when the actor and natural brunette bleached his hair. After some deeply upsetting results, he is taking the necessary steps to earn your trust back. SEE ALSO: 'War … [Link]
Slashdot » New Snowden Leaks Reveal More About NSA Satellite Eavesdropping
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Newly published documents from Edward Snowden have shed more light on American surveillance operations in the UK. The Intercept details how the NSA and GCHQ used information gathered by Menwith Hill Station, a massive but tightly sealed facility that intercepts satellite data transmissions worldwide. Among other things, the files appear to … [Link]
Mashable » Live from San Francisco: Apple iPhone 7 Event
On Wednesday, Apple is set to release its new stable of products — including the iPhone 7 — at an event in San Francisco, CaliforniaThere have been a lot of rumors leading up to the event. Most notably, the removal of the 3.5 mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 has prompted hysteria in recent weeks. There is also speculation that three phones … [Link]
Slashdot » Yelp Launches Public Bug Bounty Program
Yet another company has launched a public bug bounty program to lure in hackers in an effort to find and eradicate vulnerabilities. Yelp is the latest company to do such a thing. Specifically, they are inviting hackers to dissect its websites and mobile application and look for vulnerabilities that could affect reviewers and businesses. In return, they will pay "researchers" … [Link]
WIRED » Gary Johnson Looks Perfectly at Ease With a VR Headset on His Face
A day in tech country with the libertarian candidate. The post Gary Johnson Looks Perfectly at Ease With a VR Headset on His Face appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Finally: Somebody Built an Adventure Game Using Google Forms
All Your Time-Tossed Selves by prolific interactive fiction designer Porpentine is a short, elegaic adventure game built in the Google Forms survey creator. The post Finally: Somebody Built an Adventure Game Using Google Forms appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hot Wheels Are Now AI-Powered, Making Us Feel Even Older
The Hot Wheels AI system uses coded tracks and sensor-equipped cars to put a modern spin on slot-car racing. The post Hot Wheels Are Now AI-Powered, Making Us Feel Even Older appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » The Oracle of Oil
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News An Excerpt From the Book M. King Hubbert forecasted global oil production would someday peak. Author Mason Inman reflects on Hubbert's life and work. [Link]
Popular Science » What "The Oracle of Oil" Could Teach a Warming World
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News The future of oil in the age of climate change Author Mason Inman shares his insights into famed geologist M. King Hubbert and the future of oil in the age of climate change. [Link]
Mashable » Someone mashed up the music from 'Stranger Things' and 'Twin Peaks' and it's spooky AF
Didn’t get your fill of spooky synths from Stranger Things? Prom Queen has you covered. The Seattle-based band has mashed up the Netflix show's theme song with "Laura's Theme" from Twin Peaks — you know, the one that's both tear-inducing and deeply scary. SEE ALSO: The 'Stranger Things' kids reimagined as Dungeons & Dragons characters The new track is called Stranger … [Link]
Mashable » 11 dip dye bridal gowns that will give you #weddingenvy
While the classic white wedding dress will likely never go out of style, there's no reason not to put an artsy spin on it. Dip dye wedding gowns are making a splash in the wedding fashion scene. They're sold by both expensive designers and on Etsy shops – and some brides have even gone the DIY route. SEE ALSO: 100 years … [Link]
Mashable » Black and white: Why Megan Rapinoe's support for Colin Kaepernick is so important
If it's true that sports can be a powerful lens through which to view bigger issues in American society, many recent events have come with a disturbing — yet seldom acknowledged — visual subtext. That subtext: When the professional sports stage is leveraged to spotlight the continuing systemic mistreatment of many black people in America, it's black athletes who protest. … [Link]
Slashdot » Huawei Is Building A Successor To The Google Nexus 7, Says Report
According to reliable product leaker Evan Blass, Google is working with Huawei to produce the successor to the wildly popular Google Nexus 7. Evan Blass tweeted yesterday: "Google's Huawei-built 7-inch tablet, with 4GB RAM, on track for release before the end of the year." Ars Technica reports: "Of course 'Nexus' probably won't be the name of this device. Google is … [Link]
Mashable » It's time to move on, internet. 'Hiddleswift' is over.
Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston took us on quite an adventure for the past few months. They galavanted across the globe hand-in-hand, frolicked in the sea without a care in the world and stoically sat on rocks together. They even just started to follow each other on Instagram. But as they say, all good things come to an end. Turns out, … [Link]
Popular Science » Nine Populations Of Humpback Whales Leap Off Endangered Species List
Animals An ecological success story It's a good day for whales. [Link]
Mashable » Map shows creepy clown sightings across multiple U.S. states
Creepy clown sightings have spread across two states in the United States. The clowns, first sighted in August, appear to have extended their operational area from South to North Carolina with three new sightings reported to police. The latest sighting occurred on Monday at 5846 Old Oak Ridge Road in The Park at Oak Ridge, Greensboro, according to police spokeswoman Susan … [Link]
Popular Science » Obama Announces $40 Million Climate-Related Aid For Island Nations
Environment Building resiliency President Obama announced $40 million in aid for island nations in the most danger from rising sea levels due to climate change. The program and funding are tasked with,… [Link]
Popular Science » Colbert Meets The 'Queen Of Crappy Robots'
Entertainment And boy does she live up to expectations Simone Giertz is the so-called queen of… let's say "crappy" robots. Her Youtube channel shows robotics projects that sort of help make parts of your daily routine… [Link]
Slashdot » Moto G Play Joins Amazon's Ad-subsidized Prime Exclusive Phones Program For $99
An anonymous reader writes: Amazon continues to leverage advertisements with its 'Prime Exclusive Phones' program. This allows consumers to get a discounted Android phone in exchange for seeing ads on the lock screen. It is a great way for shoppers to save money, while Amazon makes money from the ads — win/win. Today, a new phone joins the program for … [Link]
Mashable » Alligator freaks out reporter creating a hilarious live TV blooper
The local news will never stop putting correspondents into situations that will inevitably land them on the blooper reel. Recently, WBZ in Boston decided to give sports journalist Steve Burton a live baby alligator during a taping of the show Sports Final, because nothing says "sports" like a baby gator. During the segment, the alligator started to squirm, and Burton … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga's new single will drop on Friday, so prepare your YAS GAGA gifs
Mark your calendars: Lady Gaga's new single, "Perfect Illusion," will be out this Friday. After announcing the single on Instagram, Gaga confirmed the song will officially be here on Friday, September 6, marking her official solo pop follow up to 2013's Artpop. SEE ALSO: Grammys 2016: Lady Gaga reveals the secrets behind her futuristic 'David Bowie superfan' tribute Gaga worked with … [Link]
Popular Science » Freddie Mercury Gets An Asteroid Named After Him
Entertainment Not quite a rocket ship on its way to Mars… Musical legend and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury would have been 70 this year. And had he lived to see it, he likely would have enjoyed seeing an asteroid named in his… [Link]
Mashable » Single mom wears a fake mustache so her son doesn't miss 'Donuts with Dad'
A single mom went above and beyond during a Donuts with Dad event at her son's school in an attempt to make sure the boy didn't feel left out. After arriving at school to drop off her son Elijah, Yevette Vasquez noticed there were more cars than usual. When asked, Elijah told his mother there was a Donuts with Dad event … [Link]
Slashdot » China Plans To Build A Deep-Sea 'Space Station' In South China Sea
China is ramping up its space efforts, it appears. A Chinese company named KuangChi Science plans to launch balloons from Hangzhou, in eastern China. HuffingtonPost reports: China is stepping up efforts to build a deep-sea underwater 'space station' in the South China Sea. If the plans go ahead, the station would be located 3000 metres below the surface, inhabited by … [Link]
Popular Science » Someone Just Ate the First-Ever CRISPR Genetically Modified Meal
Health The meal of the future is here For the first time ever, scientists have prepared and served an entire meal of foods genetically altered using the CRISPR editing enzyme. Swedish researchers served… [Link]
Mashable » Costa Rica hasn't burned any fossil fuels for electricity in two months
Costa Rica's electric grid ran exclusively on renewable energy for 150 days so far this year, the country's power operator said late last week. Half of those days were achieved in only the last few months. The Central American nation was powered for 76 straight days on carbon-free electricity from June 16 to Sept. 2, according to the Costa Rica Electricity … [Link]
Mashable » Ohmygod, Zayn is working with 'Law & Order' creator on a boy band drama
File this one under Special Cuties Unit. Ex-One Direction member Zayn Malik is teaming up with Law & Order creator Dick Wolf and NBC to create a boy band drama according to The Hollywood Reporter. It's called Boys — sadly not stylized as bOyS — and will probably be the best show ever. SEE ALSO: The Internet is flooded with crying … [Link]
Mashable » Man gets his testicle stuck in an IKEA chair, predictably complains on Facebook
A man in Norway just topped all your Ikea desk assembly war stories for a lifetime. Claus Jørstad, 45, wrote a lengthy complaint on the Ikea Norway Facebook page, detailing the harrowing tale of how he inadvertently caught his testicle in a small hole on the company's Marius chair. SEE ALSO: Watching drunk Irish people struggle to assemble IKEA furniture is … [Link]
Mashable » VizEat raises $4.3 million for social dining
Another few million for the sharing economy. VizEat, a European startup that lets travelers eat dinner in locals' homes, just raised €3.8 million (about $4.3 million) in a new funding round. The startup focused on "social dining" allows locals, mainly in Europe, to sign up to host dinners in their homes. The hosts set a price for the dinner, encompassing the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Gets Serious About Managing APIs Hosted On Google Cloud Platform
Editor's Note: This article is not about Google's aquisition of API management solution provider Apigee. We published this article just days before that acquisition was announced.
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Mashable » A NASA probe saw a double eclipse of the sun from space
A spacecraft tasked with keeping a robotic eye on the sun caught sight of a double eclipse of our closest star last week. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured a high-definition video of the Earth and moon blocking the light of the sun at the same time on Sept. 1. SEE ALSO: Here are 31 of the best space photographs of … [Link]
Mashable » Which social network is right for my business presence?
If you're a business owner you need to be on social media. Not only is it a very low-cost way to build your company brand, it allows you to engage and target users from all generations while gaining instant feedback on your product or service. While there’s no denying that social media is essential for businesses, the most challenging part is … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tommy Dewey and Tug Coker in new go90 series about two washed up football players
LOS ANGELES — A new sports comedy series is headed to go90. Now We're Talking, which debuts Sept. 14 on Verizon's mobile-first platform, follows two washed-up footplayers who are trying their luck in broadcasting. Mashable got an exclusive look (above). SEE ALSO: Burning Man meets VidCon in Funny or Die's go90 series 'Tween Fest' The show stars Tommy Dewey (Casual) … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Working On Skype Teams, Its Slack Competitor
Earlier this year, we heard rumors that Microsoft was interested in purchasing the popular team-chat app Slack for as much as $8 billion. The deal never happened, so naturally, Microsoft has decided to make a Slack-like app. Microsoft-centric news blog MSPowerUser reports: Meet Skype Teams. Skype Teams is going to be Microsoft's take on messaging apps for teams. Skype Teams … [Link]
Mashable » Bow down to Aurora, fluffy cat princess and IRL Snapchat filter
Internet, meet your benevolent feline ruler. Princess Aurora is a Ragdoll cat who lives with her owners, Emily and Niklas, in Sweden. Since her adoption at three months old, her regal photos have amassed quite the Instagram following, although that shouldn't be surprising for a born royal. SEE ALSO: Loki the cat has world's cutest resting bitch face "It didn't take … [Link]
Mashable » Dodge will build a wide-body 707-HP Hellcat Challenger next year
How can the 707-horsepower Dodge SRT Hellcat get even better? Easy, give it a wide-body option. Just last month, Dodge revealed two new variants of its Challenger and Charger muscle cars, the Daytona and the A/T. For as exciting as those were, it turns out they're just the tip of the iceberg for the American muscle duo. Dodge's overlords, Fiat Chrysler … [Link]
Mashable » Here's all the 'Stranger Things' Halloween inspiration you need
When you and your three closest friends walk into this year's Halloween party dressed as the kid cast of Stranger Things, only to see at least two other groups of four dressed the same way, you will regret your choice. SEE ALSO: Barb-ie doll pays tribute to the beloved 'Stranger Things' character Let this wonderful Joyce Byers/wall monster cosplay from last … [Link]
Mashable » Hints that Apple Pencil might be coming to the iPhone 7
The Phone 7 rumors out there are now fairly well known, but Apple always hides one trick up its sleeve, and I've got a guess at what it might be: the Apple Pencil coming to the iPhone 7. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' iconic poster created on Apple's iPad Pro All signs point to such a development, however, there's been surprisingly little … [Link]
Slashdot » Instagram Is Killing Photo Maps
Instagram is dropping the Photo Map feature from its service. The feature allowed one to see where a person took a photo. The company began removing the feature, it confirmed to Mashable. The social networking service added that it is currently focusing on removing maps on profiles of other people, but soon you (that is, if you use the service), … [Link]
Popular Science » Digitizing The Oceans In Real Time
Science The National Science Foundation has built a global observatory under the sea The National Science Foundation is on A Voyage for Big Data… [Link]
Mashable » Thank you for ending the war between Kim Kardashian and Chloë Grace Moretz, Hillary Clinton
The dust is finally settling following a vicious war of words ripping the United States apart. Well, one of them, anyway. Chloë Grace Moretz has found some peace following her Twitter feud with Kim Kardashian West over nude selfies thanks to none other than Hillary Clinton. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian challenges you to avoid seeing her nude selfies It all began … [Link]
Mashable » Every iPhone 7 rumor, ranked from most to least likely
The iPhone 7 is about to drop, which means Apple will finally put the many rumors surrounding the phone to rest. Apple's launch event — which will be held on Sept. 7 in San Francisco — will introduce the much anticipated new iPhone, along with potential other updated Apple products like a redesigned Apple Watch or new MacBook. SEE ALSO: Apple's … [Link]
Popular Science » Bad News: Gorillas Are Now Critically Endangered
Animals And it's kind of our fault The eastern gorilla is now listed as critically endangered, and humans might be mostly responsible. This alarming great ape update comes from the International Union… [Link]
Slashdot » An Algorithm May Soon Cover Your Local Sports Team
Sam Edwards, writing for Motherboard: A Spanish startup is promising to revolutionize readers' access to often unreported news. The unreported news in question, however, is not overlooked disasters or under-reported tragedies in far-flung countries, but minor league sporting events. David Llorente, co-founder of Narrativa, said was inspired to develop an AI-powered content generation system after he tried fruitlessly to find … [Link]
Mashable » Kid expresses his first day of school blues with brutally honest sign
For some kids, the first day of school is an exciting step up in the world. For others, it can feel like the world is dramatically crumbling and spark a rebellious phase. A photo was shared on Reddit of two young boys whose parents had them hold up signs to celebrate back-to-school season. One grumpy boy complied in his own unique … [Link]
Mashable » College football star deletes Twitter account after Mia Khalifa puts him on blast
From digital distractions to the vociferous debate over paying college stars, being a student-athlete is harder than ever in 2016. Our latest entry to the list of potential pitfalls? Former pornstars putting you on blast after what was supposed to be a private conversation. Just ask Ole Miss star Chad Kelly. SEE ALSO: If you're outraged about Brock Turner, you need … [Link]
Mashable » 6 'Titanfall 2' trailers highlight each of the game's mechs
There are six Titan mechs in Titanfall 2, which is a step up from the previous game's three. A full set of new trailers takes a look at what each one brings to the battlefield. The towering mechs of the Titanfall universe shake up any battle once they're summoned. Players have the option of piloting them directly or letting an … [Link]
Popular Science » The Future Of Energy Is Blowing In The Wind
Energy A look at America's first offshore wind farm The turbines are part of the recently constructed Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the United States. [Link]
Mashable » The Rock got pooped on during a philosophical moment with his daughter
It’s not uncommon for kids to sh*t on their parents' "life lessons," but this is a little different. Possessor of muscles and purveyor of wisdom Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attempted to impart some Labor Day wisdom upon his 9-month-old daughter Jasmine on Monday. "In the spirit of Labor Day, I had an amazing philosophical conversation w/ my baby girl about the … [Link]
WIRED » Here’s That Nic-Cage-vs.-Sharks Trailer Everyone Is Talking About
In 'USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage' Nicolas Cage takes on a lot of battleships. And sharks. Lots and lots of sharks. The post Here's That Nic-Cage-vs.-Sharks Trailer Everyone Is Talking About appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This illustrator is creating beer mat homages to famous movie bars
LONDON — If you've ever secretly yearned to sip butterbeer in the Hog's Head Inn or rest your legs alongside some hobbits in the Prancing Pony, you're almost certainly not alone. Some films are so iconic that even their settings can achieve legendary status, and the fictional bars and pubs that crop up in the likes of Harry Potter and Lord … [Link]
Mashable » Star Trek's computer voice might be coming to Siri
In recent months, Apple has quietly touted the powers of Siri as the perfect digital assistant to help you navigate iOS. However, a tweet on Tuesday, from an official Star Trek-related account, indicates that Siri might soon also get a dose of well-known science fiction. Specifically, the voice of the computer on Star Trek's iconic fictional spacecraft, the Enterprise. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Neymar and Brazil do half-naked 'Running Man Challenge' 5 months late
Better late than never? In this case, sim! That's Portuguese for "yes," because Neymar and the Brazilian men's soccer team just dominated "The Running Man Challenge" — albeit months after the meme's moment in the digital sun. (Hey, it takes a bit for American sports memes to work their way down South, OK?) SEE ALSO: If you're outraged about Brock Turner, … [Link]
Slashdot » More Passwords, Please: 98 Million Leaked From 2012 Breach Of 'Russia's Yahoo'
Sean Gallagher, writing for ArsTechnica: Another major site breach from four years ago has resurfaced. Today, LeakedSource revealed that it had received a copy of a February 2012 dump of the user database of Rambler.ru, a Russian search, news, and e-mail portal site that closely mirrors the functionality of Yahoo. The dump included usernames, passwords, and ICQ instant messaging accounts … [Link]
Mashable » Student wins class a perfect score on a chemistry test with an epic paper ball toss
Last week, a college legend was made at (the) Ohio State University. Every year, a chemistry professor tosses a paper ball into the crowd of students while demonstrating the concept of donating a proton. The professor then offers the entire class a 100 percent on the class' first quiz if the student with the ball can throw it across the room … [Link]
Popular Science » What To Expect From Apple's Fall 2016 Event
Gadgets The next iPhone could be the most controversial yet Apple's annual fall product launch event is quickly approaching. Here's what we can expect from the keynote on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. ET. [Link]
Mashable » Delta launches Snapchat account with a Los Angeles scavenger hunt
Delta Air Lines is landing its latest promotion on Snapchat, marking its debut on the popular mobile storytelling app. To kick off its effort, the airline is hosting a five-week-long scavenger hunt in Los Angeles via the app, where participants can win prizes including free flights, concert tickets and invites to the 2017 Grammys. The promotion is called Delta DreamHunt. … [Link]
Mashable » Martin Shkreli ordered to pay his 'League of Legends' team's coach $25,000
UPDATE: Sept. 6, 2016, 2:11 p.m. EDT Nathani's attorney responded to Mashable's request for comment. Martin Shkreli is under fire once again for financial failings — and this time the court has ordered the infamous pharma bro to pay outstanding wages to the coach of his former League of Legends squad. SEE ALSO: The 5 most absurd moments of pharma bro … [Link]
Mashable » Kaepernick jersey sales skyrocket following controversy
Colin Kaepernick struck a chord when he sat in protest during the singing of the national anthem before recent NFL preseason games. The quarterback's statement stirred emotions on both sides. Those who hated him burned his jersey. Those who love him have been buying them in droves. Kaepernick's jersey is now the top seller on NFL.com, beating out star Odell Beckham … [Link]
New Scientist – News » When infinity gets boring: What went wrong with No Man’s Sky
It promised the world. In fact, it promised the universe, but just hours after the year’s most hyped game was released, players complained they were bored. Why? [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Accidentally Lists iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Ahead of Its Wednesday Event
From a BGR report: Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, and it looks like the web team responsible for updating one of Apple's websites accidentally pushed an update live early this morning. Reddit user "Jaspergreenham" says he was browsing the accessories page on Apple's Hong Kong website when he stumbled across the two new phones. Notice anything wrong with … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé celebrated her 35th birthday with a 'Soul Train' bash
Our one and only Queen Beyoncé is now another year older, and to celebrate, she took it back a couple decades Monday night with a Soul Train birthday bash. The singer was joined by friends and family who put in serious work to adhere to the 70s theme—afros, bellbottoms and all. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé turned 35 today, so she can officially … [Link]
Mashable » These guys are slam dunking on top of a speeding train
“Dunking Dragons" is a Slovenian team of 50 acrobats and basketball players who have traveled the world to showcase their incredible skills. In their latest project, they team up with Slovenian Railways for their most gravity-defying performance to date. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Scenery, Nature, Bridge, and Sport
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Mashable » NASA sends spacecraft to asteroid for answers about birth of our solar system
NASA is preparing its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft for a historic seven-year journey. Its mission is to land on a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid, gather a sample of its surface and return to Earth by 2023. That asteroid could have the key to understanding more about the history of our solar system. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Solar System, Earthquake, Spacecraft, and Asteroid Orbits [Link]
New Scientist – News » Blood samples from 9-year-olds can predict bipolar symptoms
High inflammation levels at the age of 9 is closely linked to a higher risk of manic symptoms in adulthood, suggesting new targets for treating mood disorders [Link]
Mashable » Even Trump seemed to defend Obama after the president of the Philippines insulted him
Even Donald Trump — the champion of birther rumors who may disparage President Barack Obama as much as Hillary Clinton — seemed insulted after Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte recently called Obama a "son of a b*tch." Obama had been set to meet Duterte for the first time, but the White House canceled the bilateral meeting following the insult. SEE ALSO: Ivanka … [Link]
Popular Science » Good News: Giant Pandas No Longer Endangered
Animals But they are still 'vulnerable' Giant Pandas, those beloved black and white furballs, and living emblems of conservation, are finally off the endangered list. [Link]
Slashdot » ITT Tech Is Officially Closing
Reader Joe_Dragon shares a Gizmodo report: ITT Technical Institute is officially closing all of its campuses following federal sanctions imposed against the company. The for-profit college announced the changes in a statement: "It is with profound regret that we must report that ITT Educational Services, Inc. will discontinue academic operations at all of its ITT Technical Institutes permanently after approximately … [Link]
Geek Culture » What if Rey was Luke's daughter?
A hilarious take on this possible meeting by Jenny Nicholson! via Laughing Squid! [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna fed the pigeons of New York City at 7 a.m. because why not?
There’s no other way to unwind from a night out on the town than to… feed birds at 7 a.m.? That's what Rihanna was doing on Monday morning. The singer shared Snapchat videos of herself wandering the streets of New York City and honestly, it looks like a blast. SEE ALSO: Rihanna's new shark tattoo may be inspired by Drake Rihanna … [Link]
Mashable » Was the iPhone 7 just listed on Apple's website?
iPhone 7, we're ready for you. The much anticipated iPhone 7 is set to be announced at tomorrow's Apple's launch event in San Francisco, but a post on Reddit appears to show that Apple had listed the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on its website for a brief time under "Accessories." SEE ALSO: Apple's iPhone 7 Event: What to expect … [Link]
Mashable » What the iPhone will look like next
Though the iPhone 7 will be released Wednesday, here are some of our predictions of what Apple will remove from the phone in the next few generations. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Smartphone, Apple Event, Iphone 7, and Phones
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Slashdot » Pentagon Chiefs Fear Advanced Robot Weapons Wiping Out Humanity
Longtime reader schwit1 writes: Huge technological leaps forward in drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous weapon systems must be addressed before humanity is driven to extinction, say chiefs of Pentagon From a report: Air Force General Paul Selva, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the US Defense Department, said so-called thinking weapons could lead to: "Robotic systems … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram is killing photo maps
Instagram is taking away your photo maps. The photo-sharing app has begun to kill its photo map feature, with some users already seeing the option removed when visiting other profiles. Instagram confirmed the changes to Mashable on Tuesday. The company started removing the features for some users last week. For now, you can still see your own photo map, but expect … [Link]
Mashable » Apple analyst note claims iPhone 7 has new colors, Lightning EarPods, faster processor
As expected, in the hours leading up to the Apple event, iPhone 7 rumors abound, but a new round of tips regarding the smartphone may be the most believable yet. Well known, and often accurate source of early Apple information, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a new research note this weekend detailing the features he expects to see in the … [Link]
Mashable » Relive Burning Man 2016 with a mesmerizing hyperlapse
If you're already missing the playa, or just want to experience Burning Man sans dust and traffic, lucky you: there's already a mesmerizing hyperlapse of this year's festival. The video, filmed in both day and night by Mark Day, captures the magic of Burning Man's creative temporary structures — from bridges to ornate sparkling gardens to a big ol' shark … [Link]
Mashable » Malia Obama is skillfully trolling in this 'Smoking Kills' t-shirt
This is what it means to get the last word. Weeks after normal American teenager Malia Obama was allegedly seen smoking weed at Lollapalooza, she showed up at last weekend's Made in America festival donning a "Smoking Kills" t-shirt. This is A+ trolling, Malia. Truly expert-level stuff. SEE ALSO: Unprecedented census confirms staggering decline in African elephant populations The eldest Obama … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the 16 teams in the 'League of Legends' World Championship
The League of Legends qualifier gauntlets and summer playoffs are over and all 16 teams are set for the 2016 World Championship, which kicks off at the end of September. SEE ALSO: The complicated 'League of Legends' brackets, explained Over the past week, top teams from each region competed in single-elimination gauntlets for one last chance to qualify for Worlds. North … [Link]
Mashable » Woman who received world's first face transplant dies
The world's first recipient of a face transplant has died in France, almost 11 years since she had the landmark operation. SEE ALSO: World's most extensive face transplant gives firefighter hope Isabelle Dinoire, 49, died in April this year but her death has only just been announced by the CHU hospital in Amiens, northern France, where she underwent surgery in 2005. … [Link]
Mashable » 50 dope Instagram pictures from Burning Man 2016
Burning Man, a yearly gathering of 70,000 festive folks in Nevada's Black Rock Desert that celebrates art, inclusion and community, has concluded for 2016. However, it's just beginning for those who have been anxiously awaiting photos of the event. Burning Man is typically an excuse to forgo cell phones and spend a week off the grid. Now that the desert is … [Link]
Mashable » ITT Tech is the latest casualty of the federal for-profit college crackdown
ITT Technical Institute, the for-profit college best known by some for its '90s commercials, is officially shutting its doors. The school fell victim to a federal crackdown on for-profit colleges. Last week, the U.S. Department of Education banned ITT Tech from enrolling new students using federal financial aid funds. The school was first placed under heightened federal oversight in 2014. As … [Link]
Mashable » Obama and Putin's icy death stare gets a presidential Photoshop battle
United States President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a tense moment at the G-20 summit in China on Monday. Cameras snapped the two locking eyes in what appears to be an intense starring contest. While it's reported that the two spoke after the uncomfortable stare, the photo became an instant conversation given the tense relationship between the two … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Finds x265 20% More Efficient Than VP9
Reader StreamingEagle writes (edited): Netflix conducted a large-scale study comparing x264, x265 and libvpx (Google-owned VP9), under real-world conditions, and found that x265 encodes used 35.4% to 53.3% fewer bits than x264, and between 21.8% fewer bits than libvpx, when measured with Netflix's advanced VMAF assessment tool. This was the first large-scale study to use real-world encoder implementations, and a … [Link]
Mashable » Udon is the heir to ramen's throne
Ramen has long been the stuff of foodie legend and lore. Ramen burgers, ramen hacks, ramen cooked by Jenner sisters…it's been all ramen all the time. Slow your roll, ramen — let another noodle take center stage. SEE ALSO: 10 huge food trends you'll devour in 2016 Udon is ramen's thicker, chewier cousin. Like ramen, it is made with wheat flour, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 movies you (probably) haven't seen but definitely should
There have been a lot of bad movies in 2016, but how about the good ones? From the thriller Cash Only to Reveries of the Connected World documentary, we explore some of our favorite hidden gems. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Roundtable, Cinefix, Movies, and Entertainment [Link]
Popular Science » The Brilliant 10 Of 2016
Science The 10 most innovative young minds in science and engineering These researchers bring creative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems. [Link]
WIRED » Want to Be a Good Science Communicator? You Have to Build Bridges
Science communication rule number 2: Build the best bridge from event to the audience. The post Want to Be a Good Science Communicator? You Have to Build Bridges appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Physics of How Your Earphone Jack Works (Just in Time to Say Goodbye)
So you are saying that they will remove the earphone jack from smartphones. But how does this jack actually work? The post The Physics of How Your Earphone Jack Works (Just in Time to Say Goodbye) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone' guide: surprise is your friend with the Secret Hunter
Welcome to the Hearthstone Meta Update, where we review of one of the most powerful or exciting decks in competitive play. Today, we’re looking at Secret Hunter. Learn how to build and play this deck, and be a little more prepared to climb the ladder. SEE ALSO: 'Hearthstone' guide: Rock to the beat with the Tempo Mage All of the … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat's rumored augmented glasses could be one step closer to reality
It’s no secret Snapchat is working on augmented reality glasses. The company has reportedly been staffing up a team to work on them and CEO Evan Spiegel has even been caught wearing them in public. Snapchat has now joined the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) suggesting it's augmented reality glasses could be moving closer to becoming a real product. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Cows casually stroll through a woman's front yard in Scotland
Well, there goes the neighborhood. Gemma Reid of Dundee City in Scotland woke up to cows casually trotting through her front yard. Apparently the animals have been routinely escaping from a nearby farm. SEE ALSO: Playful cows unravel hay bale like kids unrolling toilet paper Reid took a video of the cows sauntering by, and hopefully not ruining her finely trimmed … [Link]
Mashable » This cafe had the perfect response to a 1-star TripAdvisor review
LONDON — What's the best way to handle a one-star TripAdvisor review? Send a carefully worded response? Ignore it and hope it gets buried among the more positive ones? Nook Neighbourhood Coffee, a cafe in Stockport, UK, took a slightly different approach. SEE ALSO: Restaurant owner brilliantly shuts down disgruntled TripAdvisor reviewer Earlier in the year, it received the following one-star … [Link]
Slashdot » British Airways Passengers Delayed By Computer Glitch
Reader rastos1 writes: British Airways told customers that some flights were cancelled on Monday "due to operational reasons." The airline apologized to customers, saying its IT teams were "working to resolve this issue". […] a professional poker player from London, told the BBC she had queued for a flight in Las Vegas for two and a half hours. "My boarding … [Link]
Mashable » Green Day announces tour dates for North America and Europe
Green Day is all set to tour with Revolution Radio. The seemingly ageless pop punk band announced North American and European tour dates for their 12th studio album on Tuesday. The tour actually kicks off on Sept. 20, a couple weeks before Revolution Radio officially arrives on Oct. 7. SEE ALSO: Green Day didn't already have an album called 'Revolution … [Link]
Mashable » What the next few generations of the iPhone will look like
Though the iPhone 7 will be released Wednesday, here are some of our predictions of what Apple will remove from the phone in the next few generations. Eye-opening video reveals how gender stereotypes start young Proof that the Yip Yips from 'Sesame Street' make the worst elevator companions Kendrick Lamar joins Sia for new single 'The Greatest' Bizarre cat disco … [Link]
Popular Science » Lost Philae Lander's Final Resting Place Has Been Found
Space Spotted by Rosetta We gave Philae up for dead in January. [Link]
Mashable » Proof that the Yip Yips from 'Sesame Street' make the worst elevator companions
If you thought farting in the elevator was bad, you've never taken a ride with a bunch of Yip Yips. While attending Dragoncon in Atlanta, Georgia, Joshua See caught a crowd of the giant puppets, a.k.a. other Con attendees committing to their characters, taking a mind-blowing elevator ride. They're definitely a long way from Sesame Street. Eye-opening video reveals how … [Link]
Mashable » Uber and Lyft expand their push into rides for senior citizens
Early this year, Lyft and Uber announced they would find ways for Americans without smartphones — particularly senior citizens — to use their apps. Those partnerships are now expanding to get more elderly Americans access to the ride-hailing services. Both companies recently announced new partnerships with healthcare providers to allow their clients to use Lyft and Uber to get to doctors' … [Link]
Mashable » Eye-opening video reveals how gender stereotypes start young
A UK-based education charity, Inspiring The Future, has produced a telling video that demonstrates how young children have gendered preconceptions about their future career paths. The film is part of the organisation's "Redraw the Balance" initiative, which seeks to highlight the young age at which gender stereotypes are formed. SEE ALSO: Underwear ad aims to flip gender stereotypes with 'dad … [Link]
Mashable » Read the jokes Ann Coulter turned down for Rob Lowe's Roast
Ann Coulter isn't funny, as she proved during Monday night's at Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe when all of her jokes fell flat. Maybe she would've gotten more laughs if she'd used the script that professional comedy writers prepared for her. Roast writers Mike Lawrence and Earl Skakel wrote some burns for the conservative political commentator. But she turned them … [Link]
Mashable » 21st Century Fox settles Roger Ailes lawsuit for $20 million
The battle is over. The war for Roger Ailes is probably not over just yet. The parent company of Fox News has settled a lawsuit against its former CEO Roger Ailes for $20 million, a stunning admission that the company does not want to fight the sexual harassment charges brought by former anchor Gretchen Carlson. Even more surprising are reports that … [Link]
Slashdot » Toxic Air Pollution Particles Found In Human Brains
Damian Carrington, writing for The Guardian: Toxic nanoparticles from air pollution have been discovered in human brains in "abundant" quantities, a newly published study reveals. The detection of the particles, in brain tissue from 37 people, raises concerns because recent research has suggested links between these magnetite particles and Alzheimer's disease, while air pollution has been shown to significantly increase … [Link]
Popular Science » A New Microbial Challenge in The Intensive Care Unit
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers have discovered a new infection risk inside the body Controlling infection in hospitals is a continuing challenge. Now researchers have shown the ICU may increase the risk for troubles by causing dysbiosis. [Link]
Mashable » Here's how Tencent's $599 million new headquarters looks
Construction of Chinese internet giant Tencent's new headquarters is nearly done. The 50-story skyscraper will hold 12,000 employees and is slated to open in 2017. Tencent is one of the largest tech firms in Asia, and is better known for running China's biggest messenger app, WeChat. It also owns Clash of Clans game maker Supercell. SEE ALSO: Why QQ Music, China's … [Link]
Mashable » Warner Bros. asks Google to remove its own website due to copyright infringement
First rule of filing DMCA takedown notices: Do not ask for your own site to be taken down. Warner Bros. would do well to heed that advice in the future. A recent DMCA copyright complaint to Google, filed on behalf of Warner Bros. by copyright protection company Vobile and first noticed by TorrentFreak, asks for two of Warner Bros.' own websites … [Link]
Popular Science » CRISPR-Modified Corn May Soon Be Ready For Market
Science It would be the first crop to go on sale that has been genetically altered with the enzyme Researchers at DuPont Pioneer have published a study about a strain of corn engineered with CRISPR to be more resistant to drought. Once it receives government approval,… [Link]
Mashable » Chief Minister of India's largest state promises free smartphones to lure voters ahead of elections
How do you convince a youth-dominated population to vote for you? You take care of their gadget needs. At least, that’s what Indian politicians are increasingly resorting to. SEE ALSO: Millennials to banks: More mobile, please The latest instance comes from Uttar Pradesh, India's largest state by population, where Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced free smartphones for the entire voting … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA probe about to leave for asteroid Bennu and bring bits home
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will pioneer a new way to grab samples off an asteroid and then return them to Earth [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hurricane Hermine’s flood damage was ramped up by climate change
The hurricane has caused widespread flooding across four US states, thanks in part to existing sea-level rise in the region [Link]
Mashable » Here are the 10 most-streamed Spotify songs of summer 2016
LONDON — If you've ever found yourself wondering how your most-played Spotify tracks from the summer measure up against everyone else's, then today's your lucky day. SEE ALSO: Your new summer playlist is here, curated by Obama Spotify has just revealed the most-played songs globally from June 1 – August 31, 2016; from Shawn Mendes to Drake, we've counted down the … [Link]
Slashdot » Meet URL, the USB Porn-Sniffing Dog
HughPickens.com writes: CNN reports that URL, the porn-sniffing dog, is the newest crime-fighting tool at the Weber County Sheriff's office with a nose that could help put away some of the country's most predatory and dangerous criminals. URL (pronounced Earl) sniffs out electronic storage media. Still just a pup, the 18-month-old K-9 is one of fewer than two dozen such … [Link]
Mashable » Kendrick Lamar joins Sia for new single 'The Greatest'
You won't hear Kendrick Lamar's verse in the above video for Sia's latest single, "The Greatest," but the hip hop star does deliver a verse in the full version. This cut-down video for the lively track is still worth watching. Frequent Sia collaborator Maddie Ziegler gets her dance on with a gang of kids and adults in what looks like … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters allied with Black Lives Matter shut down London City Airport runway
LONDON — All flights out of London City Airport were disrupted when nine protestors who said they were with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement locked themselves together on one of the airport's runways Tuesday morning. The Met Police were called to the scene at approximately 5:40 a.m. BST, and at present all of the activists have been removed from the … [Link]
WIRED » To Make Drone Deliveries Work, AT&T Is Tapping Into the Cell Network
Qualcomm and AT&T are collaborating to make wide-ranging drone operations reliable and safe, using current 4G LTE and future 5G networks. The post To Make Drone Deliveries Work, AT&T Is Tapping Into the Cell Network appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Social media is a rapidly growing frontier of violence against women and girls
LONDON — Crimes which involve use of the internet, social media and other forms of technology to "humiliate, control and threaten" women are on the rise, according to a new report by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). SEE ALSO: People often defend an alleged rapist's character. Here's why you should doubt them "Cyber-enabled crime" is a growing trend comprising forms of … [Link]
WIRED » Meet Charpu, the Drone-Racing Megastar Who Doesn’t Feel Like Racing
The only problem with the drone world's best-known pilot? He doesn't really want to race. In fact, he finds it kind of boring. The post Meet Charpu, the Drone-Racing Megastar Who Doesn't Feel Like Racing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Settle Into 10 of the Most Beautiful Libraries on Earth
Designers, it seems, have figured out one way to get people to read more: Make libraries more beautiful. The post Settle Into 10 of the Most Beautiful Libraries on Earth appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Yes, Rockets Blow Up Sometimes. The NASA Team Behind OSIRIS-REx Isn’t Sweating It
Everyone knows rockets blow up. Hardly anyone expects they will. The post Yes, Rockets Blow Up Sometimes. The NASA Team Behind OSIRIS-REx Isn’t Sweating It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How to Watch Apple’s 2016 iPhone Event
Apple is close to announcing its new iPhone, probably a new Watch, and some other things we don't know about. The post How to Watch Apple's 2016 iPhone Event appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Death of Project Ara Shows Google Is All Grown Up
Fast and nimble hits big and slow. The post The Death of Project Ara Shows Google Is All Grown Up appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Next President Will Decide the Fate of Killer Robots—and the Future of War
The incoming commander-in-chief will have a historic opportunity to shape the future of robotics and war. They should seize it. The post The Next President Will Decide the Fate of Killer Robots—and the Future of War appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back to Mess With Your Brain
And we don't mean that in a good way . The post Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back to Mess With Your Brain appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 18 Klingon Phrases That’ll Save Your Life One Day
Get ready to trill your R's and choke on your G's. The post 18 Klingon Phrases That’ll Save Your Life One Day appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How you can use a bullet journal to live a healthier life
If you want to live a healthier lifestyle, start by getting organized. One trend that has been taking the Pinterest-obsessed by storm is a hobby called bullet journaling. It's a planner, a journal and a daily to-do list all rolled into one. SEE ALSO: 26 must-have apps for college life If you love lists, design, art, keeping track of your ideas … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ocean warming is already spreading diseases and killing corals
It is one of our greatest hidden challenges – and we are completely unprepared, says the International Union for Conservation of Nature [Link]
Mashable » Here's 10 of the most brutal jokes about Ann Coulter from 'The Roast of Rob Lowe'
Comedy Central's annual roast on Monday night was ostensibly about Rob Lowe — he of the infamous sex tape, failed pilots and a perfect, ageless face. But the real star (err, victim) of The Roast of Rob Lowe was without a doubt Ann Coulter. The other roasters — David Spade, Pete Davidson, Jewel (?!) and more — clearly loved Lowe. The … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Laravel: Up & Running – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Laravel: Up & Running" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-09-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Watching pirated movies online not illegal, Indian court rules
Fret not Indians, merely viewing pirated movies online won’t land you in jail. SEE ALSO: Downloading torrents in India could land you in jail for 3 years Amid confusion and panic among many in India, the Bombay High Court has ruled that it is not illegal to watch pirated content on the web. The ruling addresses a somewhat misleading notice posted … [Link]
Mashable » Dude who jumps in the wintery sea to save his drone has to be fished out
There is heroism to this story, but it doesn't belong to the guy who tried to save his drone from drowning. A 22-year-old, named in reports simply as Singh, cast his fears aside and jumped into the ocean to retrieve the device after it crashed into the water during a student photoshoot on St. Kilda Pier in Victoria, Australia. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » British Airways blames IT issue for global delays
Numerous passengers flying with British Airways early Tuesday are not happy. An IT issue has caused global delays, leaving many stranded at airports for hours. The company stayed largely silent on its main Twitter account, but has apologized in reply to hundreds of customer complaints about late flights and inability to check-in. "We are sorry for the delay to our customers' … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Catastrophic' DDoS Attack Hits Linode Servers Over Labor Day Weekend
An anonymous reader writes: A coordinated DDoS attack hit Linode (VPS provider) over the weekend, which the company has described as "catastrophic." The attack targeted the company's Atlanta data center, and was timed for the extended Labor Day weekend when the company had fewer employees on hand to deal with the incident. At the start of the year, after suffering … [Link]
Mashable » British store has an A+ response to road sign spelling error
LONDON — If ever there's a good time to double-check spelling, it's when you're painting giant white letters on the surface of a road. SEE ALSO: Badass cat is now the undisputed owner of this British supermarket We imagine it wouldn't have taken the Sainsbury's store in Edenthorpe, UK, long to notice and rectify the mistake below, but unfortunately for them … [Link]
Mashable » London's nightlife is disappearing — here's why that's dangerous for the city
LONDON — There's no doubt that London is one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant cities in the world. From its acclaimed dining scene to its rich historical legacy, from its trailblazing fashion industry to its prolific contributions to art and pop culture, London has always been an innovative and influential city on the global playing field. But over the … [Link]
Mashable » Huawei-made 7-inch Google tablet tipped to arrive later this year
Google is thought to be working on a 7-inch tablet, slated for a late 2016 release. Few details about the device have emerged except for the name of its manufacturer, Huawei, and the amount of RAM memory it would have: 4GB. SEE ALSO: Huawei’s 8.4-inch tablet has Harman Kardon-signed sound The rumor comes courtesy of one reliable leaker of all things … [Link]
Mashable » China's face-kinis get sassy new designs
Just when you thought the face-kini couldn't be any more bizarre looking, new designs coming out in China just pushed it up a notch. Face-kinis are stretchy headwear, similar to superhero masks, that cover nearly the entire face, save for little cut-outs for the eyes, nose and mouth. They've been popularly seen on Chinese beaches over the past few years, but … [Link]
Mashable » It's not about the grade, it's about learning, says Singapore government in its latest ad
Singapore's education system has long been criticised for the emphasis on grades over the learning process. But it looks like the Ministry of Education wants to make a bold statement to counter that. It just launched a touching commercial based on a true story of a student and her teacher Madam Phua. The video shows how Phua guided Shirley through … [Link]
Mashable » Watching drunk Irish people struggle to assemble IKEA furniture is as fun as you'd expect
Fitting together flat-pack furniture is hard enough when you're stone-cold sober and wide awake. If you happen to have consumed several beers and shots before starting, though — well, let's just say it doesn't make the process run any smoother. SEE ALSO: The Irish Redhead Convention will make you wish you were ginger too In the clip above, two members … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry guys. Foxtel will have 'Game of Thrones' practically forever.
There may only be 13 episodes left of Game of Thrones, but Foxtel has 'em in its rictus grip. The Australia subscription TV provider has ensured it will remain the home of HBO shows in Australia in a new deal announced Tuesday. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' cast blows up social media with Season 7 news Foxtel will continue to have … [Link]
Mashable » India's Reliance Jio draws big queues for SIM cards but leaves many disappointed
Even India's richest man is unable to quench the country's thirst for free voice calls and high-speed internet connectivity. SEE ALSO: Why are so many Indians queuing up to get a SIM card? Life is slow for those looking for a Reliance Jio SIM card. Long queues were seen outside Reliance digital stores in India on Monday, the day the 4G … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Kors smartwatches are exactly what Android Wear needs
Smartwatches have changed a lot since the release of the Apple Watch. Once a mess of myriad operating systems and designs, the smartwatch space has morphed into a trinary system with the vertices consisting of the Apple Watch, Google's Android Wear platform and Samsung's Gear watches. (Pebble and a few others are still around, but lack the gravity of the three … [Link]
Mashable » Duterte called Obama a 'son of a whore' and the internet did a collective facepalm
Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte has backed down quickly after his initial slur against U.S. president Barack Obama resulted in Washington cancelling a meeting scheduled between the two. On Monday, Duterte warned Obama not to question him on extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, or "putang ina I will swear at you," he said, using the Tagalog phrase for "your mother is a … [Link]
Mashable » Humans are jerks. Dance with your dog instead.
If life ever gets you down, find a dog and train that dog to do a jig with you. We're not kidding. A special friendship between human and canine, more specifically, between Instagram user Mary (my_aussie_gal) and her pup Secret, shows just how much better at friendship dogs are than humans. You've got your standard adorable puppy shots, but the post … [Link]
Slashdot » Satellite Owner Says SpaceX Owes $50 Million Or Free Flight
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Israel's Space Communication Ltd said on Sunday it could seek $50 million or a free flight from Elon Musk's SpaceX after a Spacecom communications satellite was destroyed last week by an explosion at SpaceX's Florida launch site. Officials of the Israeli company said in a conference call with reporters Sunday that Spacecom … [Link]
Mashable » Want to order gluten-free food at this café? Better show some medical proof.
There’s little evidence to support going on a gluten-free diet without a medical reason to do so, but you already knew that. It's the current thing to eat gluten-free, perhaps thanks to a bunch of celebrities claiming that such a diet will give you more energy or incredible superpowers, but one lonely café is calling the gluten-free fanatic's bluff. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'World's strongest coffee' is here and its caffeine levels are scarily high
A cafe is serving up the coffee to rival all others and it looks almost fatal. The suitably-named Ass Kicker is being served at Viscous Cafe in Adelaide, Australia and it contains the caffeine equivalent of 80 standard cups-o-joe. Legend has it, the first incarnation of the beverage was made for an emergency department nurse who needed to stay awake. The … [Link]
Mashable » Sea change: The American CEOs leading Australian startups
The Yankees are here. There's small but growing contingent of American executives being brought in to lead Australian startups as they outgrow their Down Under boundaries. SEE ALSO: Employers are stalking your Facebook and this startup helps them Alex Bard, CEO of the Sydney-based email marketing company Campaign Monitor, is one member of the club. He told Mashable it was a … [Link]
Mashable » Don't bin them: You can mail back your used Nespresso coffee pods
It’s well noted that single-use coffee pods are bad for the environment, and the unwaning popularity of Nespresso (damn you, George Clooney) isn't helping. So it's a wise move for the caffeine purveyors to launch mail-able recycling satchels Down Under in partnership with Australia Post. All you'll need to do is pop your used pods in the satchel, put it in … [Link]
Mashable » Use the porn site Brazzers? Your details could've been leaked online
Here we are again. At least 790,724 unique email addresses and passwords for the porn site Brazzers have been exposed online, Motherboard reports. The details, provided by the data breach-monitoring site Vigilante.pw apparently came from an accompanying user forum, "Brazzersforum," rather than Brazzers itself. SEE ALSO: Variety's email hacked, fake messages sent to readers According to the site Have i been … [Link]
Slashdot » US Beekeepers Fear For Livelihoods As Anti-Zika Toxin Kills 2.5M Bees
A new report suggests that an insecticide sprayed from airplanes to kill mosquitos carrying the Zika virus may in fact be killing bees, since the "fine mist" is "beaded with neurotoxin." Earlier this week, one beekeeper posted a video showing thousands of dead bees heaped around hives. Meanwhile, South Carolina hobbyist Andrew Mache wrote in another Facebook post that he … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tom Hiddleston's award speech get hijacked by Thor co-stars
When you win an award for your thespian skills, it's nice to have your friends around to make sure your ego stays in check. That's what happened when actor Tom Hiddleston accepted his TV Choice Award for Best Actor in his role as Jonathon Pine in the BBC miniseries The Night Manager. SEE ALSO: Turns out Thor was just chilling in … [Link]
Mashable » Shakespeare's 'black is beautiful' sonnet gets Indigenous translation
Most of the time, Australian panel show Q&A is frustrating, but every once in a while something magical happens. Monday night, it was Nyungar actor Kylie Farmer's rendition of a Bard sonnet that took many Twitter user's breath away. SEE ALSO: 'Cleverman' is a dystopian race analogy, but we may already be living it The language enthusiast recited Shakespeare's "Sonnet 127" … [Link]
Mashable » Eggplant-flavoured condoms are a disgusting and thankfully fake idea
Using protection is sexy AF, and food can be an aphrodisiac, but last we checked the eggplant (or aubergine) wasn't the kind of thing one wants their privates to taste like. This didn't stop condom brand Durex from trying to convince the world that they had abandoned all reason and logic and were launching eggplant-flavoured protection. SEE ALSO: There's now an … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Apple has more than 50% of Australia's smartwatch market
One day away from launching its iPhone 7, Apple has some good news out of Australia. A new report suggests the Apple Watch has captured more than 50 percent of the smartwatch market in the country, followed by the Samsung Gear and Fitbit Blaze. SEE ALSO: Inside Home: Apple’s plan to finally give you a smarter house That's after a slow … [Link]
Slashdot » US Investigating Potential Covert Russian Plan To Disrupt November Elections
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Washington Post: U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies are probing what they see as a broad covert Russian operation in the United States to sow public distrust in the upcoming presidential election and in U.S. political institutions, intelligence and congressional officials said. The aim is to understand the scope and intent of the … [Link]
Mashable » Mind-boggling rainbow burger pays tribute to the late Gene Wilder
It’s fair to say there's been a lot of tributes since the sudden passing of comedian Gene Wilder last week, but this rainbow burger surely takes the psychedelic cake. The Beauregard Burger is a creation inspired by the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, put together by the imaginative folks at Bar Luca in Sydney, Australia. SEE ALSO: These Pokémon … [Link]
Mashable » Anti-feminist conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly dies at 92
Phyllis Schlafly, the outspoken conservative activist who helped defeat the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s and founded the Eagle Forum political group, has died. She was 92. Schlafly died Monday afternoon of cancer at her home in St. Louis, her son John Schlafly said. SEE ALSO: 'Wonder Woman,' 40 years later: The classic TV premiere's top feminist moments Schlafly rose … [Link]
Slashdot » SoftBank Completes $31 Billion Acquisition of ARM
Roughly two months later, SoftBank announced today that it has completed its $31 billion acquisition of British chip designer ARM Holdings. The Verge reports: "SoftBank's purchase of ARM is the latest in a line of acquisitions in recent years for the Japanese company, including the $20 billion Sprint acquisition, and a $15 billion investment in Vodafone's Japanese division. ARM is … [Link]
Slashdot » Tencent Is Now the Most Valuable Company in Asia
Chinese web firm Tencent, which has stake in apps such as messaging clients WeChat and India's Hike messenger, has become the most valuable company in Asia. The company has been racing neck-and-neck with Samsung and China Mobile in the recent times but thanks to some strategic moves and aggressive expansion, and also some bad moves by its rivals, there's no … [Link]
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