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 » You'll be able to buy individual replacement AirPod earbuds after all
Apple’s new $159 wireless AirPod earbuds attracted instant backlash after their announcement with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 at the company's big fall event on Wednesday. Even though the wireless earbuds come with a carrying/charging case, the chances of losing one of them is high — same as with any cable-free wireless earbuds. But there … [Link]
Mashable » This alarm clock wants to wake you up with an orgasm
Here’s an idea: Instead of waking up the regular way, why not let an orgasm rouse you from peaceful slumber? That's the premise behind the Little Rooster S, the inexplicable vibrator-alarm clock hybrid for women. 
Image: little roosterBasically, a user wears the device inside a pair of underwear, but outside the body. At the specified time, the device will begin to … [Link]
Slashdot » Alphabet Partners With Chipotle To Deliver Burritos Using Drones
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Google parent company Alphabet is teaming up with fast casual chain Chipotle to test drone delivery for Virginia Tech students, according to a report from Bloomberg. The pilot program marks a turning point for Alphabet's Project Wing division, giving the team ample room to experiment with airborne burrito deliveries in one … [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato now co-owns the rehab facility where she received treatment
Demi Lovato is now a co-owner of CAST Centers, the Los Angeles facility where she sought treatment in 2013. The singer, who has struggled with substance abuse, bulimia, bipolar disorder and depression, told CBS's Tracy Smith that "it feels good" to buy into the center that houses the programs that helped her heal. SEE ALSO: Demi Lovato, Nick and Joe Jonas … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twilio’s Security-Focused Enterprise Plan Features SIEM-Capable API
Cloud communications platform provider Twilio has introduced the Twilio Enterprise Plan, an upcoming new service featuring capabilities for advanced security, access management, and granular administration.
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Slashdot » Researcher Gets 20 Days In Prison For Hacking State Websites As Political Stunt
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: David Levin, 31, of Estero, Florida will spend 20 days in prison after hacking two websites belonging to the Florida state elections department. Levin, a security researcher, tested the security of two Florida state election websites without permission, and then recorded a video and posted on YouTube. The problem is that … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about 'The Fast & Furious'
While The Fast and the Furious series is known for its unbelievable street races and heists, Paul Walker actually did some of his own of his own stunts in the films. Our CineFix series Things You Didn't Know, found seven bits of trivia on the action movie franchise The Fast and the Furious, including how Dwayne Johnson is related … [Link]
Mashable » Coffee with 80 times more caffeine than normal packs a serious punch
An Australian coffee shop is bringing the world the strongest coffee yet and the caffeine levels are unbelievably high. It's called the "Ass Kicker" — which makes total sense, because it contains the caffeine equivalent of 80 cups of coffee. Read More: http://on.mash.to/2cojP2j Read more…More about Mashable Video, Australia, Caffeine, Coffee, and Real Time
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New Scientist – News » CSI Eta Carinae: Clouds suggest odd star’s history of violence
A strange star called Eta Carinae erupted like a supernova in 1843, yet lived to tell the tale. New observations reveal two earlier outbursts [Link]
Mashable » FBI arrests two members of hacker group Crackas With Attitude
Members of the hacker collective known as Crackas With Attitude are heading straight to a courthouse. Two members of the group, Andrew Boggs and Justin Liverman (known online as Incursio and D3f4ult, respectively), have been arrested, the FBI says. Three other members located in the UK are being investigated by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). SEE ALSO: Hacker breaches CIA director's … [Link]
Slashdot » Wells Fargo Fires 5,300 Employees For Creating Millions of Phony Accounts
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: Everyone hates paying bank fees. But imagine paying fees on a ghost account you didn't even sign up for. That's exactly what happened to Wells Fargo customers nationwide. On Thursday, federal regulators said Wells Fargo employees secretly created millions of unauthorized bank and credit card accounts — without their customers knowing it … [Link]
Slashdot » White House Names Retired Air Force General As First Cyber Security Chief
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The White House on Thursday named a retired U.S. Air Force general as the government's first federal cyber security chief, a position announced eight months ago that is intended to improve defenses against hackers. Gregory Touhill's job will be to protect government networks and critical infrastructure from cyber threats as federal chief … [Link]
Mashable » On-again-off-again relationship expert Justin Bieber drops 'Deja Vu' with Post Malone
The promised collaboration between tour mates Justin Bieber and Post Malone has dropped — and if need to take a moment to kick back and yearn for former flames extinguished too soon, this slow jam is for you. "Deja Vu" was supposed to debut on Friday, but after the song leaked, the duo released it early on Apple Music. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Rodrigo Duterte's string of outrageous and offensive statements
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has become known as much for his recent populist political campaign as for his murderous crime policies and vulgar mouth. Duterte loves the phrase "son of a bitch," though his most infamous insult is far from the only vulgarity that's come out of his mouth since he began his presidential campaign. SEE ALSO: Even Trump seemed to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Acquires Apigee for $625 Million
Today, Google announced its acquisition of Apigee for $625 million. Google continues to produce some of the most popular APIs within ProgrammableWeb's API directory.
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Mashable » NFL players hint at a group protest inspired by Kaepernick for Sept. 11
Colin Kaepernick was one thing. This would be on a whole other level. Kaepernick's silent protests during pregame renditions of the national anthem have already sent sales of his jersey skyrocketing. They've inspired other NFL players and a major American soccer star to follow suit by declining to stand when "The Star-Spangled Banner" is played. Now one NFL team could … [Link]
Slashdot » Linking Without Permission Violates Copyright, Rules EU Court
BarbaraHudson writes: Reuters is reporting that Playboy has won a lawsuit against a Netherlands news site for linking to photos without permission: "'It is undisputed that GS Media (which owns GreenStijl) provided the hyperlinks to the files containing the photos for profit and that Sanoma had not authorized the publication of those photos on the internet,' the Luxembourg-based Court of … [Link]
Popular Science » New York City's Fire Department Will Soon Be Using Drones
Technology To send images and video from a crisis to firefighters The New York City Fire Department is about to debut a drone that, appropriately, is painted fire engine red. [Link]
Mashable » Owner-operated PEA wants to improve player pay in esports
Seven major esports teams are uniting to form a new league to specifically address issues like player compensation and stability. The Professional Esports Association was created by seven North American franchises: Team SoloMid, Cloud9, Team Liquid, Counter Logic Gaming, Immortals, NRG Esports and CompLexity Gaming. Its owner-operated structure mirrors those of the NBA, NFL and MLB. SEE ALSO: 5 upcoming esports … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama is officially a parasite, thanks to scientists
It’s no Nobel Peace Prize, but Barack Obama has a new honor to brag about. Scientists have named a parasite after him — and there's no worming out of it. Meet Baracktrema obamai, a tiny parasitic flatworm that lives in turtles' blood. A new study officially names the two-inch-long, hair-thin creature after Obama. Thomas Platt, the newly retired biology professor at … [Link]
Mashable » Nest lets users swipe through days of footage with new Sightline app
Nest, who recently announced it would be selling an outdoor cam, is giving homeowners on-demand video at their fingertips with a new brand-new app. SEE ALSO: Secret life of lawn mowers: New Nest ads solve bizarre household mysteries Sightline, released as part of today's software update, allows users to zoom through several days of video in a matter of seconds. In … [Link]
Mashable » eStream: What you need to know in esports
Check out the latest news in the esports world with Bleacher Report's eStream crew. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Counter Strike, Overwatch, Playstation 4, and Xbox
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Mashable » Wells Fargo fined $185 million over phony accounts
California and federal regulators fined Wells Fargo a combined $185 million on Thursday, alleging the bank's employees illegally opened millions of unauthorized accounts for their customers in order to meet aggressive sales goals. The San Francisco-based bank will pay $100 million to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency created five years ago; $35 million to the Office of the … [Link]
Popular Science » Alaska's Most Detailed Maps Will Reveal The Impacts Of Climate Change
Environment Elevating the discussion A new set of 3D topographic maps offer a gorgeous, high-resolution look at Alaska’s rugged terrain. [Link]
Popular Science » The Next iPhone Is The One To Get Hype About
Gadgets But enjoy the iPhone 7 while it's here — it's likely the end of an era… The iPhone 7 may be the culmination of all of Apple’s tweaks to the original iPhone, the most idealized version of what that original device set out to do, and the end… [Link]
Slashdot » Dell To Cut At Least 2,000 Jobs After EMC Acquisition
As Dell processes the acquisition of EMC Corp, its largest buyout ever, it plans to cut about 2,000 to 3,000 jobs, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The layoffs are expected to happen later this year, and regions such as the United States will be impacted the most by it. From the report:The reductions are planned for later this … [Link]
Popular Science » There May Be Four Species Of Giraffe, Not Just One
Animals Welcome to the family Giraffes, those gangly loners on the African savannah may not be as lonely as they appear. At least from a genetic perspective. [Link]
Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox's latest cover of "Never Gonna Give You Up" is extra musical
Postmodern Jukebox has nailed Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" before, and now musician Gunhild Carling is here to give the song an instrumental twist. Not only do Carling's vintage vocals absolutely slay, but she whips out instrument after instrument every chance she gets. Fans of the trumpet, recorder, trombone and bagpipes are sure to love this jazzy version. … [Link]
Mashable » Miranda Lambert's 'Vice' video is a tale of exquisite pain
Miranda Lambert's latest single is predictably both fierce and heartbreaking. "When it hurts this good you gotta play it twice," she croons. "Another vice." In the video for "Vice," she survives a fiery car crash and lives to tell the tale. The song is Lambert's first single since her divorce with Blake Shelton played out in the tabloids, and while … [Link]
Mashable » The EpiPen company's latest critic is the guy who makes Botox
Mylan, the pharmaceutical company that hiked the price of EpiPens to $300 each, has earned its fair share of critics in recent weeks. Now joining several members of Congress, Sarah Jessica Parker and angry parents is Brent Saunders, CEO of the pharmaceutical company that makes Botox. Saunders' company, Allergan, of course makes other drugs besides Botox. But the CEO is still … [Link]
Mashable » A new pot breathalyzer is on its way but many debate its effectiveness
Researchers from Stanford University have developed a "potalyzer," a device that can detect levels of THC in a human to determine if a driver is too impaired to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of cannabis. According to a press release from Stanford, the device was developed using magnetic nanotechnology, a process used previously to screen for cancer. While breathalyzers … [Link]
Popular Science » This Battery-Free Generator Is Made From Fish Scales
Science A potential green power source for self-powered electronics Physicists in India have created a battery-free generator out of fish scales. [Link]
Slashdot » Sri Lanka, Once Severely Affected By Malaria, Now Absolutely Free Of It
The World Health Organization has declared Sri Lanka free of malaria, calling it a "remarkable public health achievement" for the Indian Ocean island, which was once the most affected nations in the world. The Hindu reports:Sri Lanka has become malaria-free. On September 5, the World Health Organisation officially recognised this huge public health achievement. The WHO certifies a country so … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton reveals to 'Humans of New York' what it takes to be a woman in politics
Hillary Clinton has been loudly criticized for looking like a robot, acting emotionally distant and committing the terrible sin of "failing to smile." While some of that criticism feels sexist, a new interview in Humans of New York crafts an explanation for this perceived behavior. In multiple stories published Wednesday, Clinton explains that she had to learn how to "control her … [Link]
Mashable » Crunchyroll and Funimation, rival anime streaming services, announce partnership
LOS ANGELES — Rival anime-focused streaming services Crunchyroll and Funimation have joined forces. The two companies announced a partnership on Thursday. Under the new agreement, Crunchyroll will continue creating subtitled streaming experience for fans, while Funimation will focus on delivering the best in English-language dubbed (“Broadcast Dubs”) streaming. The overall goal is to "improve the fan experience and grow the current … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Trek' captains have rocked a bold look for 50 years
In the 50 years since Star Trek first aired on NBC, there have only been five captains. But they have worn a dizzying array of uniforms, each, in their own way, hearkening back to the original swashbuckler-esque suits we first saw on September 8, 1968. Actor, author and raconteur William Shatner, who played James T. Kirk for a quarter of a … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Lauer becomes the symbol of frustration with the media
Donald Trump already proved he could steamroll an entire field of Republican presidential candidates. Matt Lauer wasn't much more of a challenge. On Wednesday night, Lauer became the first member of the media to speak to each candidate in primetime. Now, he's suddenly the symbol of widespread frustration with how the press has covered the election. Not that he hasn't earned … [Link]
Mashable » Female news anchor slammed for the terrible crime of wearing skinny jeans
If you want to be a respected female journalist in America, you need to choose your jeans wisely. On Tuesday, KARE 11 news anchor Jana Shortal came under fire for committing the terrible sin of wearing skinny jeans on air. In a column published and since removed from the Star Tribune, a columnist who goes by the name C.J. went after … [Link]
Slashdot » Costa Rica Has Gone 76 Straight Days Using 100% Renewable Electricity
Last year, Costa Rica powered itself using only renewable energy for 75 days. It has topped that feat this year. Vox reports: Costa Rica is pulling off a feat most countries just daydream about: For two straight months, the Central American country hasn't burned any fossil fuels to generate electricity. That's right: 100 percent renewable power. This isn't a blip, … [Link]
Mashable » Alphabet and Chipotle are bringing burrito delivery drones to campus
In what’s sure to be a college student’s dream come true, drones will soon be delivering burritos on the campus of Virginia Tech. The experimental service, to begin this month and last just a few weeks, is a test by Project Wing, a unit of Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and the Blacksburg, Virginia, university have agreed … [Link]
Mashable » NASA just launched a probe on a mission to sample an asteroid
UPDATE: Sept. 8, 2016, 7:14 p.m. EDT NASA's OSIRIS-REx successfully launched to space at 7:05 p.m. ET from Florida on its journey to take a sample of an asteroid and bring it back to Earth. NASA wants to snag a piece of an asteroid, and a new mission launching Thursday is designed to do just that. The space agency's uncrewed OSIRIS-REx … [Link]
Popular Science » Alphabet Soups Up Drone Project With Burrito Delivery
Aviation Teaming up with Chipotle to make some college kids very happy Project Wing, a subdivision of Google’s parent company Alphabet, will use self-guiding drones to deliver Chipotle food at Virginia Tech this fall. The hybrid drones are… [Link]
Mashable » How two baseball fans found love through podcasting and Twitter
Not long after graduating from UC Santa Cruz in 2009, Daniel Zarchy found himself talking frequently with a friend about baseball. San Francisco Giants baseball, to be precise. "We would just talk about the Giants constantly," Zarchy recalls. "In what, in hindsight, seems like a shocking act of arrogance on our part, we decided that maybe other people would want to … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Echo will soon speak up without voice commands, report says
Alexa is ready to speak freely. Amazon's digital assistant will soon be able to talk to you even if you haven't issued a voice command, according to a new paywalled report from The Information. As the outlet put it, your Echo could tell you when your Uber has arrived rather than waiting for you to ask it about your ride's status, … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Chief To Unveil Revised Plan To Eliminate Cable Boxes
The top U.S. communications regulator plans to unveil a revised plan to allow about 100 million pay TV subscribers to replace expensive set-top boxes with less-costly apps that provide access to television and video programs, Fortune reports. From the report: Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler proposed in January opening the $20 billion cable and satellite TV set-top box market … [Link]
Mashable » Walmart's September 11 display was a bad, bad idea
With the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks just days away, commemorations are being held and displayed across the country. But one such display in a Florida Walmart has drawn the ire of a memorial gone awry. SEE ALSO: #Brands Couldn't Resist Being #Brands, Even on 9/11 It all began when Twitter user @online_shawn shared the below image of … [Link]
Mashable » Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt deliver movie star goods in the best 'Magnificent Seven' yet
The remake is one of the oldest tricks in the Hollywood playbook. What better way to prey upon our weakness for nostalgia than repackaging the same story with new stars and updated visual effects? The cynical among us expected Antoine Fuqua’s old-but-new western The Magnificent Seven to pale in comparison to John Sturges’ 1960 “classic,” which itself was a remake of … [Link]
Mashable » Before Carson Wentz was a hotshot NFL rookie, he made this delightfully dorky trick-shot video
Before Carson Wentz was a hotshot NFL rookie, he was a delightfully dorky teenager performing goofy YouTube tricks with his friends. Wentz's pro football career is off to a smashing start: The second overall pick in last April's NFL Draft locked down the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback position before his first official game. But the internet never forgets, and a … [Link]
Mashable » The Ryan Lochte robbery saga finally comes to a close
American swimmer Ryan Lochte and his posse of swimming buddies have been handed their punishments for their wild night out in Rio. The four Team USA swimmers — Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, James Feigen — were on their way back to the Olympic Village in Rio on Aug. 14 when they got in an altercation at a gas station. The … [Link]
Mashable » Apple event teaches us that no one knows what Sia looks like
If there's anything we learned from Apple's iPhone 7 event, it's that the internet genuinely has no clue what Sia's face looks like. No, seriously. After the singer performed her hit songs, "The Greatest" and "Chandelier" on Wednesday to close out the Apple keynote, photographs of Tim Cook and a Sia (maybe) look-alike began circulating on the internet. Of course, since … [Link]
Mashable » NASA is run by a bunch of 'Star Trek' nerds, and this photo proves it
NASA mission controllers are some of the biggest Star Trek fans in the universe, so it only makes sense that they would celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original series in true nerdy style. Instead of showing its usual graphic of the International Space Station on a world map in mission control, Thursday's live view of the station's current position is … [Link]
Mashable » High School pays beautiful tribute to cheerleader diagnosed with leukemia
If you think The Bachelor has given roses a bad rap, consider the flower's good name restored. When a high school football team heard that one of their cheerleaders was diagnosed with leukemia, they paid a beautiful tribute to her by dropping orange roses at her feet as they entered the field for a game. SEE ALSO: 'Eat Pray Love' author … [Link]
Mashable » 'Believe Her' or 'Suspect Her'? Netflix's 'Amanda Knox' trailers promise full story
LOS ANGELES — Netflix wants viewers to "see the other side" of the Amanda Knox story. The streaming giant rolled out two new trailers for its Amanda Knox documentary — one with the tagline "suspect her" and the other with the tagline "believe her" — on Thursday. "That's everyone's nightmare: Either I'm a pyschopath in sheep's clothing or I am you," … [Link]
Slashdot » A Small Asteroid Buzzed Earth Wednesday, But Everything's Cool
An anonymous reader writes: If the Earth were a person, it might have felt a sudden wind rustling its hair when a small asteroid whizzed past the planet on Wednesday. The asteroid, saddled with the name 2016 RB1, is a new discovery. Astronomers just noticed it on September 5 thanks to the keen eye of a telescope from the Catalina … [Link]
Popular Science » To Track A Meal, Bats Waggle Their Heads And Ears
Animals Pairing little movements with bursts of sonar reveals a bug’s location Big brown bats coordinate their head and ear twitches with sonar vocalizations to pinpoint approaching prey. [Link]
Mashable » This is Aleppo, Mr. Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson, the Libertarian presidential candidate, is under fire for his apparent lack of foreign policy knowledge after he asked "What is Aleppo?" during an interview with MSNBC's Morning Joe panelist Mike Barnicle. SEE ALSO: Presidential candidate doesn't seem to know what Aleppo is His stunning response predictably caused an outcry on social media, with Twitter users posting pictures of the … [Link]
Mashable » Big dog takes his smaller dog friends for a wagon ride
Have we just stumbled upon dog Uber? In this video, which was shot in the Canadian town of Drumheller, a large Bernese Mountain Dog pulls two smaller dogs around in a little red wagon. Yes, it could be a friend doing some littler friends a favor — or it could be evidence of a large-scale dog transportation network. We don't … [Link]
Mashable » 9 things Apple didn't tell you about iPhone 7, Apple Watch 2 and AirPods
We’re salivating over the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, but not so much over the new Apple Watch Series 2. At its two-hour long Apple event on Wednesday, the company tried its best to go through as many core new features of the new iPhones and Apple Watch as time permitted. But there are still lots of questions, some of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Paradise lost: we’ve destroyed most of the world’s wilderness
World’s truly wild regions could be gone altogether by the end of the century if current trend of decline continues [Link]
Mashable » Drake's dad insists that there's nothing going on between his son and Rihanna
Despite what that on-stage kiss, those shark tattoos and the hope in our hearts, Drake's dad Dennis Graham is pretty sure that there's nothing going on between his son and Rihanna. TMZ bombarded Graham with questions regarding Drake's rumored romance, to which he simply answered: "They're friends … There's no relationship, they're friends." Right, because dads are always the first … [Link]
Mashable » La Niña fizzles, making record warm global temperatures more likely
With stabilizing sea surface temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, climate forecasters announced Thursday that they have canceled the La Niña watch that had been in effect since April. The diminished likelihood of a La Niña event starting this fall and lasting into the winter has ramifications far beyond the Pacific, including how the Atlantic hurricane season may evolve along … [Link]
Slashdot » IBM Launches New Linux, Power8, OpenPower Systems
An anonymous reader writes:IBM on Thursday rolled out its latest Power8 processor, which is designed to move data faster, and new servers with OpenPower features. For IBM, the OpenPower Foundation community is critical for its Power8 processor. A bevy of companies are in OpenPower, a group that aims to be a counterweight to x86-based servers. With the new systems, IBM … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Stephen Colbert courageously impersonate Tim Cook announcing the iPhone 7
At the iPhone 7 launch event yesterday, Tim Cook and the Apple team announced the device's new features, which include controversially removing the headphone jack. On The Late Show last night, Stephen Colbert did his best Tim Cook impersonation to announce some of the iPhone 7's previously unannounced, highly impractical new features. We wish the iFriend was real. Safety conscious … [Link]
Mashable » Go ahead and sob when you watch Katy Perry meet a survivor of the Orlando shooting
You probably didn't wake up thinking Katy Perry would make you cry today, but get ready. Tony Marrero, a survivor of the shooting at Pulse in Orlando, Florida, visited The Ellen Degeneres Show to share his story. One of the things that helped him through the aftermath of the tragedy was Perry's inspirational song "Rise," so the pop star herself … [Link]
Mashable » An early look at comedy icon Cedric the Entertainer's new Netflix special
LOS ANGELES — Cedric the Entertainer is broadcasting his Nashville show on Netflix. The comedy icon's new stand-up special, which was taped at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, will debut on Sept. 16. Mashable got an early look at the trailer (above). SEE ALSO: Alison Brie to star in Jenji Kohan's new Netflix comedy series Titled Cedric the Entertainer: Live from … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Rage Against the Machine frontman Zach de la Rocha's furious solo single
After a couple decades of speculation, Zack de la Rocha has finally released a solo single, "Digging for Windows." It's available for free on BitTorrent, naturally. The ferocious track is clearly a product of these uncertain times, as the Rage Against the Machine frontman howls, "Won't mark the name on a ballot/ So they can be free to devour our … [Link]
Mashable » 'Super Mario Run' is for players of any skill level, says Miyamoto
One of the biggest shocks of Apple's iPhone 7 reveal event happened just as the event was getting started, when famed Nintendo director Shigeru Miyamoto — creator of Mario — stepped onto the stage. Miyamoto introduced a Nintendo first: a Super Mario game built especially for a touch screen. Debuting on iOS devices later this year, Super Mario Run needs just … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Parrot Dev Kit Helps Bring Autonomous Operation to Aerial Drones
Parrot, a Paris based manufacturer of aerial drones and other wireless technology, today announced the impending release of a new development kit designed to aid in the construction of autonomous aerial drones, among other things.
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Popular Science » Newly Discovered Flatworm Is Named After Obama
Animals Introducing Baracktrema obamai A new species of blood fluke was found infecting the lungs of turtles in Malaysia. [Link]
Mashable » Air China withdraws mag warning about London 'areas populated by black people'
Air China has recalled copies of its in-flight magazine after an international outcry over an article warning people about "areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people" in London. SEE ALSO: Chinese women had to wear bikinis for a chance to become flight attendants The September issue of Wings of China, the essential read for anyone flying with the Chinese … [Link]
Popular Science » Climate Change Is Knocking On The Door Of Our Urban Fortresses
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News How should cities respond? A new study looks at how city planners are grappling with climate change. [Link]
Slashdot » It's Official: You're Lost In a Directionless Universe
Reader sciencehabit writes: Ever peer into the night sky and wonder whether space is really the same in all directions or if the cosmos might be whirling about like a vast top? Now, one team of cosmologists has used the oldest radiation there is, the afterglow of the big bang, or the cosmic microwave background (CMB), to show that the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hackers stealing and selling your health records must be stopped
Medical computers in the US are being widely breached and sensitive data traded on shady websites. We must get to grips with this problem, says James Scott [Link]
Popular Science » Study Finds One-Tenth Of Wilderness Lost In Past 20 Years
Environment Once it's gone, it's gone The call of the wild is getting fainter. [Link]
Mashable » Safety conscious cat perfectly demonstrates the correct use of a pedestrian crossing
If road safety advisors don't use this video in absolutely every single one of their subsequent presentations, they're clearly missing a trick. In the film above — captured on dashcam by Justin Scrutton in Dartford, UK — a black-and-white cat demonstrates the perfect way to safely use a zebra crossing. SEE ALSO: Badass cat is now the undisputed owner of … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter updates direct messages with read receipts, dreaded three dots and link previews
Everything’s different, and yet it's all the same. Twitter has updated direct messages with read receipts, typing indicators (the three dots you're probably familiar with from Messenger and iMessage) and web link previews. The features come available to all Twitter users on iOS and Android over the coming days. The company announced the news via a 38-second video shared on the … [Link]
Mashable » Puppies given oxygen from pet masks after being rescued from burning barn
LONDON — Firefighters were forced to use miniature pet oxygen masks to treat two puppies rescued from a burning barn in Devon, UK, on Monday. SEE ALSO: Romeo the dog pulled alive from Italy earthquake rubble after 9 days In a post on Facebook, Newton Abbot Fire Station shared photos of the dogs being treated with gel and oxygen after rescue … [Link]
Popular Science » Blue Origin Will Likely Blow Up Its Next Rocket
Space Testing out the crew capsule's emergency abort system will be rough on the rocket that's already flown four times While SpaceX is dealing with the fallout from a rocket that exploded on the launch pad last week, competing spaceflight company Blue Origin may intentionally trigger a… [Link]
Mashable » A 'Tattoo Fixers' contestant was stuck with yet another ink disaster
A woman who went on Tattoo Fixers to improve her ink was sadly stuck with another permanent mistake. Guest Kat signed up for the show to fix her "YOGDO" thigh tattoo ("YOGDO," naturally, means "you only get divorced once"). Acclaimed tattoo fixer Alice Perrin brainstormed a delightful Alice in Wonderland-inspired design featuring a pocketwatch, flowers and a teacup. SEE ALSO: Tattoos … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Human activity means sharks are disappearing from the North Sea
A two month survey of marine sites in the North Sea has found few long-living species in the water, and other signs that the ecosystems there are changing [Link]
Mashable » A Hillary Clinton super PAC is using Facebook's most advanced advertising to go after Donald Trump
One of Hillary Clinton's biggest spenders is going beyond television and tapping into Facebook's most advanced ad units in its effort to explain to young voters what a Donald Trump administration could mean for them. Priorities USA Action, the main super PAC supporting Democratic nominee Clinton, will begin a campaign on Thursday displaying a four-part comic book series called "Trump's America." … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Pugs' may be the only thing better than 'Stranger Things'
Binge-watching the Netflix hit show Stranger Things may have left a hole in your television schedule, but don't worry because Doug the Pug is here to fill the void. While Doug is well known for dressing up as celebrity humans and recreating popular TV shows and music videos, his most recent creation of "Stranger Pugs" is by far the most … [Link]
Mashable » Dude smashes world record for fastest speed on a skateboard in jaw-dropping video
Traveling 89 mph down this hill in a vehicle is scary enough. Skateboarder Kyle Wester just accomplished it on his skateboard. Wester set out to break Erik Lundberg's 81.17 mph record for fastest skateboard speed downhill at an undisclosed location on Tuesday August 29. After a last-minute wheel adjustment, Wester hit the hill and shattered the current record with a … [Link]
Mashable » Nearly everyone seems appalled by Matt Lauer's presidential forum performance
The reviews are in for Matt Lauer's presidential forum performance, and they are far from pretty. Lauer kicked off a series of forums and debates between the United States' two presidential nominees with a national security forum on Wednesday night, and the overwhelming consensus is Lauer should never again get such an opportunity. The Today show co-anchor sat down with Hillary … [Link]
Mashable » Wondering what to do with your wired headphones? The internet has some suggestions.
Say it ain't so, where will the wired headphones go? At Apple's iPhone 7 event on Wednesday, the headphone jacks (along with many hopes and dreams) were killed. Following this devastating news, Apple tried to win back our love by introducing some great alternative headphone options — shining a big spotlight on the new $159 wireless headphones, called AirPods. This did … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris says 'all hell broke loose' after Taylor Swift breakup. Well, duh.
All Hell Broke Loose would be a pretty good Taylor Swift album name. That's also how Calvin Harris described the end of his relationship with Swift and the subsequent social media fallout to British GQ. He now regrets that whole mess and insists it is not what he came for. SEE ALSO: Congratulations, Calvin Harris! You won 'The Bachelorette'! "The aftermath … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Airlines Ban Use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones After Battery Fires
Less than a week after FAA said it was thinking about banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from flights, three Australian airlines announced that it would ban passengers from using or charging Note 7 smartphones during flights. The announcement comes a week after Samsung announced that it was banning the sales of its new flagship smartphone over nearly three-dozen phones … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Alexander answers 'Star Trek' trivia like a champ
Did you know that Seinfeld's Jason Alexander is a hardcore Trekker? He proves it by answering some incredibly in-depth questions about the original Star Trek series. Read more: http://on.mash.to/2cG25A3 Read more…More about Mashable Video, Trivia, Jj Abrams, Vulcan, and Seinfeld [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dark matter clumps may have punched through star stream
Two mysterious holes spotted in a stream of stars orbiting the Milky Way could be due to dark matter bullets – and could help reveal its true nature [Link]
Mashable » Virtual reality now has Emmy winners, too
Virtual reality has official entered awards season territory. Henry, a VR animated short about a hedgehog, received an Emmy for Outstanding Original Interactive Program. It's part of the juried Emmy awards given before the ceremony on Sept. 18, and it's the first piece of VR narrative to win such an award. SEE ALSO: Let President Obama take you on a VR … [Link]
Popular Science » Nintendo's Wearable Pokémon Go Plus Will Be Available Next Week
Gadgets For people who don't own an Apple Watch After a long wait, Nintendo is finally ready to ship its Pokémon Go peripheral "watch" to the masses. Pokémon Go Plus goes on sale September 16. [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb introduces rules to fight discrimination among hosts
Airbnb on Thursday took steps to fight one of the most pervasive problems with its platform: Discrimination of guests based on race, sexuality, religion or other identities. The company released a 32-page report Thursday outlining a new nondiscrimination policy and ways it is trying to eliminate bias on its platform through technology and policy. Airbnb has faced strong criticism over the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » White killer whales were a legend – now they are everywhere
White orcas are so rare, there was once only one. Now they are being spotted more frequently – and the reason is not good news [Link]
Mashable » 13 awesome record holders to celebrate 'Guinness World Records 2017'
Even though 2017 is four months away, the Guinness World Records 2017 book received its official release today. The book features 4,000 records, ranging from silly to strange to straight-up impressive. SEE ALSO: Fan wins Guinness record for Batsuit with 23 working gadgets Here are 13 of the coolest world record holders that the 2017 edition celebrates. The world's longest domestic … [Link]
Mashable » The new iPhone 7 is a sexy beast
Here’s a look at the iPhone 7, revealed Wednesday by Apple at an event in San Francisco. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Apple Event 2016, Iphone 7 Plus, Iphone 7, and Tech
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Mashable » Presidential candidate doesn't seem to know what Aleppo is
Gary Johnson, the former New Mexico governor and Libertarian Party presidential candidate, failed to respond a simple foreign policy question about Aleppo, Syria's second largest city that has been hit in recent weeks by a series of chemical attacks. SEE ALSO: Third-party candidate Google searches have skyrocketed in the past week Johnson was in an interview with MSNBC's Morning Joe panelist … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Phone Batteries Explode
Gadgets The science behind that little explosive device in your pocket Why do phone batteries explode? You might expect the answer to be a manufacturing error, but while that's part of the equation, the bigger answer is that the limits of… [Link]
Popular Science » OSIRIS-REx: Everything You Need To Know
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Popular Science » The Gulf's Flesh-Eating Bacteria Isn't Taking Over
Health We're just talking about it more because it's scary stuff. Even if the growing conditions for the Gulf of Mexico's so-called "flesh-eating bacteria" are more welcoming, the risk of infection isn't necessarily higher. vibrio… [Link]
Mashable » Top 9 moments and updates from the Apple event
This year’s Apple event might have been the most playful and most controversial one yet. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Iphone, Iphone Apps, and Apple Watch
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Slashdot » Google To Buy Apigee For $625 Million To Expand Enterprise
An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report:Google is buying software development toolmaker Apigee for $625 million, the latest move by the search giant to bulk up its cloud-based offerings for businesses. Alphabet Inc.'s Google has agreed to pay $17.40 a share in cash, San Jose, California-based Apigee said in a statement Thursday. That's a 6.5 percent premium to Apigee's closing … [Link]
Mashable » Toddler's interview answers are both perplexing and adorable
"How much do you love Mom?" "Bacon." This is just one of the highly insightful answers given by 2-year-old Connor (or "Three," as he calls himself) during a recent interview with his dad. You'll learn lots about Connor during this interview, including his alias ("Red"), his real age (an emphatic "four") and his message to the world ("cheese, click click"). … [Link]
Mashable » Not even humble candy corn is safe from the brunch trend
In keeping with our generation's inexplicable obsession with brunch, Brach's has a new breakfast-themed flavor on the market. The company's limited edition "Fall Brunch Favorites" candy corn brings all your favorite breakfast carbs to the table. 
Image: targetThe pack contains three flavor options: French Toast & Maple Syrup, Waffles & Strawberry and Chocolate Chip & PancakesPopsugar describes the candy's scent as … [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon Fire TV Just Got Better At Finding Shows
Gadgets Search now integrates HBO Go and Netflix Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick are poised to take the lead in search features for TV streaming peripherals. For most customers, the number one gripe with the current… [Link]
Mashable » Kid writes essay about her true hero who conquered adversity: Darth Vader
Real heroes are not born. They are made. Redditor SunshineBuzz posted their little sister's school assignment to write about a person who overcame physical limitations and adversity to accomplished great things. SEE ALSO: 'Force Awakens' fan theory may crack the case about Rey's origin Their little sister chose to write about Anakin Skywalker, a.k.a. Darth Vader. "Darth Vader demolished the Jedi … [Link]
Mashable » Star Trek at 50: You made me who I am
A half century of Star Trek means that, for many people, there has been no life without the iconic franchise. I'm certainly one of those people, narrowly missing the original run (I was born, but not even school age when it went off the air in 1969). I caught the second wave with reruns in the early 1970s, watching it almost … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook changes Like buttons to celebrate Star Trek's 50th anniversary
Facebook has a gift for Star Trek fans. For the series' 50th anniversary, Facebook users who've liked Star Trek will see reactions themed around the show when they hover over the Like button. 
Facebook's Star Trek-themed reactions.Image: screenshot/facebookThe Vulcan salute, Kirk, Klingon, Spock and Geordi will all be reaction options in addition to the usual like. The options replace the other … [Link]
Mashable » Very chill bro gets an up close look at an erupting volcano
If you see an erupting volcano, your first instinct may be to run, but travel vlogger Ryan Purvis' reaction was to snap a selfie. Purvis recently found himself near Mount Semeru, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia, when he spotted the volcano erupting and quickly grabbed his camera to check out the action. Clearly, Purvis was totally stoked to … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Launch At Least One Surface All-In-One PC Next Month
Microsoft plans to launch at least one Surface all-in-one PC next month, reports ZDNet. The company has been testing 21-inch, 24-inch, and 27-inch models for quite some time, but it is unclear which variant it plans to launch at its event in October. ZDNet reports:I've heard that Surface Cardinal could be positioned as a product that can turn your desk … [Link]
Mashable » The fiercest athletes break stereotypes at Rio Paralympics
The Rio Paralympics are officially open, as more than 4,000 athletes get ready to break both stereotypes and records. In the U.S., NBC's Sports Network is dedicating 60 hours of coverage to the Games, up from the 5.5 hours during the London Paralympics in 2012. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sports, Rio Olympics, Paralympians, and Paralympics [Link]
Popular Science » The Woman Who Predicts Septic Shock And Other Health Outcomes
Science Suchi Saria is one of the 10 most brilliant people of 2016 Suchi Saria always loved designing algorithms. [Link]
Mashable » Why does Apple hate wires so much? Here's one wild guess.
Apple has done it again: The company launched a key product sans a feature literally no one wanted to see removed. The amount of attention the iPhone 7's missing headphone jack has received in the last 24 hours is crazy, but also fully warranted: Everyone wants to know why the company that makes such great products insists on making life harder … [Link]
Mashable » Lucky stoner spider finds a free joint in its web
Some days the stoner gods answer all of your spidey prayers. After finishing what appears to be a joint, spliff or hand-rolled cigarette, this smoker from Little Lever, UK, attempted to toss his smoke over the fence. Instead, the joint landed directly in a lucky spider's web, where it proceeded to spin the free weed so that no other spiders … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert wrote a song about Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston's breakup
With a guitar in hand and heart ripped open by the breakup of Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston, Stephen Colbert performed a touching tribute to the couple on Wednesday night. The Late Show host explained that he felt very much a part of the Hiddleswift relationship because of their constant presence in the press. "In a way, it feels like … [Link]
Slashdot » Raspberry Pi Passes 10M Sales Mark
An anonymous reader writes: The Raspberry Pi has sold 10 million units — continuing its success as the most popular British computer ever. The computer, about the same size as a credit card, was first released in 2012 and is widely used as an educational tool for programming. However, it can also be used for many practical purposes such as … [Link]
Popular Science » The Hit List For September 2016
Gadgets 6 things we're obsessed with this month The Hit List For September 2016… [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Apparently Shia LaBeouf Was Almost in Suicide Squad?
Also, it looks like soon-to-be-Aquaman Jason Momoa has another comic book movie in the works. Sheesh. The post Cape Watch: Apparently Shia LaBeouf Was Almost in Suicide Squad? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: It’s Time for the Hugo-Winning Hard Sci-Fi of Three-Body Problem
This month, the WIRED Book Club is going deep into a very popular novel from China's Arthur C. Clarke. The post WIRED Book Club: It's Time for the Hugo-Winning Hard Sci-Fi of Three-Body Problem appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Legendary Designer Tom Tjaarda on the Eternal Beauty of Italian Cars
Famed car designer Tom Tjaarda reveals his favorite designs from a half century of work. The post Legendary Designer Tom Tjaarda on the Eternal Beauty of Italian Cars appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How Apple Made Its Jet Black iPhone None More Black
We spoke with experts to learn how Apple's anodization process works—and what sets its method apart. The post How Apple Made Its Jet Black iPhone None More Black appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Jason Alexander is a Star Trek trivia genius
Three seasons, 79 episodes and a world of Trekian minutia. That's what the Star Trek The Original Series (TOS) generated from 1966 until its untimely cancellation in 1969. Of course, Star Trek never really left us or the screen. Over the last five decades, it's appeared in cartoon, numerous films, spin-off series, print games and more. Now, the show's fiftieth anniversary … [Link]
Mashable » MTV is launching its first weekly, live music series in almost 20 years
LOS ANGELES — MTV is returning to its live music roots. The Viacom-owned network announced Thursday that it is launching Wonderland, its first weekly live music series in almost 20 years. But a lot has changed in two decades, which is why the new series will go beyond just linear TV. The show, which debuts Sept. 15, will be available … [Link]
Mashable » Powerful illustration perfectly sums up the pressures women face
LONDON — You can't do right for doing wrong. SEE ALSO: This burkini illustration highlights the double standards women face That seems to be the general message that women receive. If you're not being banned for wearing an item of swimwear which covers too much skin, then you're being criticised for showing too much skin. You just can't win. But clothing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World’s loneliest snail lives in Hawaii but can’t get a date
Only a single individual of a Hawaiian snail species is known, and most of archipelago's 50 other remaining snail species may go extinct soon [Link]
Popular Science » New Single-Dose Treatment Cures Malaria In Mice
Health The compounds defeated the parasite at all stages of its lifecycle Researchers have discovered several compounds that can cure mice of malaria in a single dose. [Link]
New Scientist – News » This is why Apple got rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone 7
The new iPhone has wireless earbuds called AirPods instead of its iconic white headphones. This is the beginning of your hearable future [Link]
Mashable » Michael Strahan and Jimmy Fallon go head-to-head in a giant tricycle race
Change is in the air this fall as kids head back to school and Michael Strahan heads to his new gig on Good Morning America. The Tonight Show managed to wrap both into Wednesday night segment called "Giant Tricycle Race" where host Jimmy Fallon and Strahan faced off for a race through a back-to-school-themed course. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' gloriously … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' are out of the shadows as 8-Bit figures
The Heroes on a Half Shell take on Bepop, Rocksteady and Krang in glorious 8-Bit action! 8-Bit Cinema gamifies your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Casey Jones, Rocksteady, Krang Bebop, and Out Of Shadows [Link]
Mashable » If you hate auto insurance, you're going to love driverless cars
Nobody likes shelling out for auto insurance. But given the greater financial burden of a car wreck, most of us simply grin and bear it, minus the grin. After all, mistakes happen and drivers are only human — for now. But as we hurtle into the age of computer-operated, fully autonomous vehicles, car insurance as we know it is about to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Think gluten-free is just a fad? The science isn’t settled yet
More people in the US who aren't diagnosed coeliacs are avoiding gluten. That might seem pointless, but we don't fully grasp wheat's effects, says Clare Wilson [Link]
WIRED » Air Force: Stash These F-22s for Us? NASA: Yeah Sure We Got Room
Fitting the planes together was like Tetris, with a prettier result than your most artful video-game moves. The post Air Force: Stash These F-22s for Us? NASA: Yeah Sure We Got Room appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Amazon finally brings Alexa to the Fire tablet
While Apple and others are struggling a bit to interest new customers in tablets (and existing ones in upgrading the hearty devices), Amazon has been happily selling a line of extremely low-cost Android devices featuring its own Fire OS. The strategy has vaulted Amazon into the Number 3 spot in tablet shipments and now the company is targeting the iPad mini … [Link]
Mashable » Uber's Pandora partnership is the latest way the ride-hailing app wants to win your heart
Uber is doing everything it can to make its experience less awkward for drivers and riders alike. The ride-hailing giant has partnered with Pandora to offer another way for riders and drivers to connect using music. Now, riders can become the DJ — if both parties so choose. An integration with Pandora is the latest offering Uber has added to incentivize … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Drivers Are Subject To Individual Arbitration, Says Court
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Uber won a courtroom victory on Wednesday when an appeals court ruled that drivers are subject to individual arbitration in a lawsuit over background checks, a ruling that might help the ride-hailing company fend off another costly class action lawsuit filed by its drivers. While the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals … [Link]
Mashable » Uber parks up a swimming pool next to Shoreditch Tube station
LONDON — As September clings desperately to the last vestiges of summer, Uber has taken a gamble on the British weather to open a pop-up pool to punt — you guessed it — its uberPool car-sharing service. Next week, the cab app provider will take advantage of Brits' willingness to strip down at the merest hint of sunshine by offering a … [Link]
Mashable » Why podcasts are so popular and what the format needs to grow
Are podcasts just having a moment? Almost two years ago, the true crime podcast Serial enthralled people worldwide with downloads hitting more than 1 million week by week. In its second season, Serial failed to capture as much buzz. But podcasting hasn't faded as an industry. In fact, podcasts were already on the rise well before Sarah Koenig started telling millions … [Link]
WIRED » With the iPhone 7, Apple Makes Dual Cameras the New Normal
The camera modules on Apple's new phone set entirely new expectations for photography. The post With the iPhone 7, Apple Makes Dual Cameras the New Normal appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » India's Ola partners with car maker Mahindra in its race against Uber
Uber’s biggest rival in India, Ola may have cracked a way to lure more drivers to join its cab-hailing platform. SEE ALSO: Uber finally gets its big automotive partner: Toyota Ola announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Mahindra, one of India’s largest automakers, to make it easier and more affordable for its drivers to buy a … [Link]
Mashable » This huge skyline made out of biscuits has a really moving cause
LONDON — Ah, biscuits. A cup of tea just isn't complete without them. And nor is a coffee morning. SEE ALSO: TV host breaks down on air after raising $1 million for cancer research Millions of people around the UK take part each year in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning — a fundraising event organised by Macmillan Cancer Support. Each year, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' gloriously retold as an 8-Bit arcade game
The Heroes on a Half Shell take on Bepop, Rocksteady and Krang in glorious 8-Bit action! 8-Bit Cinema gamifies your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Hilarious parody gives hope to women suffering from 'headphones in ears' Kate Beckinsale dons leather, kicks ass in new 'Underworld: Blood Wars' trailer Little … [Link]
Mashable » Brexit pound slump could be responsible for higher iPhone 7 prices in the UK
When Phil Schiller announced the iPhone 7 on Wednesday, he proudly pointed out that its price is the same as the launch price of its predecessor, the iPhone 6S. Not so in the UK. SEE ALSO: Apple's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus prices show that eliminating the headphone jack doesn't save you much money There, the iPhone 7 prices are significantly … [Link]
Mashable » Hilarious parody gives hope to women suffering from 'headphones in ears'
If you spotted the article about how to approach women wearing headphones, you'll know that the struggle of headphone-wearing women is so very real. For millions of women suffering from the tragic 'headphones in ears' condition, being asked out or even talked to by a guy is an impossibilityThankfully, all-female comedy troupe Honest Monster have found a solution* for this … [Link]
Mashable » 6 ways you can help support the right to literacy around the world
As you read this, you're exercising a human right just by looking at these letters, stringing them into words and understanding their meaning. It's literacy in action — and it's a fundamental right that isn't always included in conversations about global inequality. SEE ALSO: These 15 projects are solving the world's toughest education problems Written language is one of the primary … [Link]
Mashable » The internet is convinced this kids' TV presenter dropped the C-bomb
LONDON — You wouldn't imagine a children's TV song about "fluttering kites" could ever be a cause for controversy, but that's where you'd be wrong. On Wednesday morning, Lyndsey Mann shared a video on Facebook of a clip from the British Cbeebies programme Show Me Tell Me. SEE ALSO: Olympics presenter awkwardly explains what couple behind him are doing on live … [Link]
WIRED » What if Star Trek Had Never Existed?
There’s an alternate reality in which Gene Roddenberry's TV show never voyaged to space. What would sci-fi, fandom, and technology look like if it hadn't? The post What if Star Trek Had Never Existed? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Apple Proves Again That It’s Turning Into a Modern-Day IBM
The line between consumer and enterprise is fading. And there's money to be made. The post Apple Proves Again That It’s Turning Into a Modern-Day IBM appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Why You (Might) Want the New PlayStation 4 Pro
Better VR could be the thing that gets consumers to purchase an upgraded PlayStation 4. The post Why You (Might) Want the New PlayStation 4 Pro appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Introducing NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission: the Unofficial Comic Strip
NASA is prone to anthropomorphizing its rovers and spacefaring robots, so we made OSIRIX-REx (Rex, for short) the star of his own comic strip. The post Introducing NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission: the Unofficial Comic Strip appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Watch NASA Launch OSIRIS-REx, Its Asteroid-Sampling Spacecraft
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx leaves today on a seven-year journey to collect a scientific windfall of asteroid dust (and very small rocks). Bennu or bust! The post Watch NASA Launch OSIRIS-REx, Its Asteroid-Sampling Spacecraft appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » You fall, you rise: Paralympian gets straight back up after dropping torch
A former Paralympic athlete got straight back up again after dropping the torch during the Paralympics Opening Ceremony on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Little girl performs epic dance routine to wish Paralympic athletes good luck Marcia Malsar, a Brazilian athlete who competed in the 1984 Paralympic Games, lost hold of the torch while carrying it during a section of last night's event. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Think Java – $19.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Think Java" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-09-09 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Slashdot » Super Mario Is Coming To The iPhone
One of the first announcements made at Apple's iPhone 7 launch event was that Nintendo's Super Mario Bros franchise will be coming to the iPhone. The announcement was short, sparse with details, but certainly well received. Popular Mechanics reports: "Nintendo head Shigeru Miyamoto took the stage early in Apple's iPhone 7 reveal in San Francisco today to announce and demonstrate … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl performs epic dance routine to wish Paralympic athletes good luck
This little girl has got some seriously impressive moves. As part of a creative good luck message to Team GB Paralympic triathlete Andy Lewis, Pollyanna Hope — a little girl with an amputated leg — has filmed herself performing an awesome dance routine to Lukas Graham's "7 Years". SEE ALSO: Paralympics Opening Ceremony: All the Drama in Photos "Finished at … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Beckinsale dons leather, kicks ass in new 'Underworld: Blood Wars' trailer
If you're starting to feel like you don't have anywhere near enough werewolves and vampires in your life, then brace yourselves for some good news: a new trailer for the latest instalment in the Underworld franchise, Blood Wars, is here. SEE ALSO: Nothing to see here, just Kate Beckinsale dressed as a giant penis The two-minute clip, above, which features … [Link]
Mashable » Indians will have to shell out at least $900 to buy the iPhone 7 when it goes on sale in October
Apple may have grown more interested in India, but it is still making the world’s fastest growing smartphone market wait for a month for the new iPhones. SEE ALSO: This is the country where Apple sells the cheapest and most expensive iPhones The company unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus last night. Both the phones are going on sale … [Link]
Mashable » Apple SVP Phil Schiller wants you to know there's a $39 fix for your iPhone 7 headphone jack worries
Upset with Apple over the missing headphone jack in the new iPhones? The company wants you to know there’s a $39 fix for that. SEE ALSO: No, Apple, killing your headphone jack is not 'courage' Apple said it was a “courageous” move to remove the legacy headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and that it won’t render … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's iPhone 7 just singlehandedly killed the 'hand me the aux cord' meme
Thanks to the iPhone 7 coming without the industry-standard 3.5mm headphone jack, the catchphrase "hand me the aux cord" might not be relevant anymore for Apple users. The aux cord, or auxillary cord, is typically a 3.5mm audio cable that connects the phone to the stereo system in a car, so you can share your tunes with fellow passengers. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Amity is a new messaging app that's going to have to fight for survival
In 2016, building a brand new messaging app and hoping it catches on seems particularly quixotic. Why spend two years building an app that must ceaselessly throw itself against the wall of Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Kik and the rest? If you're of the Steve Jobs school of thought, then "a positive impact on the world," would be your answer, of course. … [Link]
Mashable » Cam Newton's mom reads a passage from 'Watership Down' in new Under Armour ad
Despite a virtually spotless record of off-field poise, Cam Newton's career has been a near-constant source of manufactured controversy — much of it perceived as racially motivated. Under Armour dramatizes the Carolina Panthers quarterback's struggle with celebrity, as well as other obstacles, in a spooky new commercial in which Newton outruns unknown dangers lurking in a dark forest. SEE ALSO: Michael … [Link]
Mashable » Get your notifications at the perfect time with this tiny gadget
Dot is the physical push notification that combines location, Bluetooth and apps to deliver a user's information in the most convenient place. The product is available for presale on Kickstarter for $20. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Techonology, Tech, Gadgets, and Smart Home
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Mashable » Jet Black iPhone 7 fine print: No 32GB version, prone to scratches
The new, Jet Black iPhone 7 is beautiful, and at its event Wednesday, Apple took special care to explain the painstaking engineering process through which the new color was achieved. But unlike all other models, this particular iPhone 7 model comes with two caveats. First, it's only available in 128GB and 256GB varieties — there's no 32GB version. This is true … [Link]
Mashable » Mosaic sushi will satisfy your obsession with neatness and food
Foodies are always finding new ways to up their culinary game and tease our tastebuds. As food lovers we aren't complaining, especially when the latest trend of "mosaic sushi" is literally a visual feast. SEE ALSO: Japan loves this purple potato ice cream The concept of mosaic sushi is simple: Just arrange square blocks of rice and assortment of ingredients … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking video encourages men to talk about their mental health
While some find it easy to talk about mental health issues, for many men, it can still be difficult. Too often they are "toughing it out," keeping their feelings to themselves. That means they are suffering in silence — something Australian charity organisation Movember has decided to point out in a new campaign. Its heartbreakingly powerful video, "Suicide notes talk … [Link]
Mashable » Parody site encourages an 'upgrade' to iPhone 7 by plugging up your headphone jack
The new, headphone jack-free iPhone 7 won't arrive until Sept. 16, but why wait — or spend hundreds or dollars — if you can upgrade your old iPhone on the cheap? Enter Plug, a headphone connector without the headphones. You plug it into your iPhone 6S, 6S Plus (heck, even the older, 6 and 6 Plus models will do), and, well, … [Link]
Slashdot » Leaked Demo Video Shows How Government Spyware Infects a Computer
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Motherboard has obtained a never-before-seen 10-minute video showing a live demo for a spyware solution made by a little known Italian surveillance contractor called RCS Lab. Unlike Hacking Team, RCS Lab has been able to fly under the radar for years, and very little is known about its products, or its customers. … [Link]
Mashable » #ItTakesOne is a campaign to end sexual harassment at music gigs
Going out and seeing music is meant to be fun. So it's pretty damn unfortunate that sexual harassment at music events is still such a thing. In Australia a group of musicians have even voiced their concern about the perceived increase in gross conduct at their gigs. SEE ALSO: We’ll never stop workplace sexual harassment as long as we ignore everyday … [Link]
Mashable » The queens of 'Broad City' stumble upon small rural town of Yass
Yass bish! Made famous by Ilana Glazer’s character in Broad City, "yass" actually has a long history. But not quite as much history as one historical town in rural Australia, also called Yass. Thanks to Instagram user @new_metropolitan_omen, the women of Broad City and the New South Wales community of Yass have finally come together — at least virtually. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Eat Pray Love' author comes out on Facebook after partner's cancer diagnosis
In an incredibly moving Facebook post, Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has described being in a relationship with a woman — her best friend, Rayya Elias. Tragically, the bestselling writer also told readers about Elias's cancer diagnosis, making the status, written Tuesday, heartbreaking as well as uplifting. SEE ALSO: Bella Thorne comes out as bisexual after kissing her brother's ex … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' Barb actress surprises cast at 'Chelsea' talk show
LOS ANGELES — Chelsea Handler is starting a new hashtag: #BarbLivesMatter. The Netflix talk show host surprised her Stranger Things guests by bringing on their castmate Shannon Purser, the actress behind the beloved character Barb. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' character Barb asks tough questions on 'The Tonight Show' Purser, who became famous almost immediately after the series debuted, brought out … [Link]
Mashable » Exam tests if students can identify their Asian teacher in a group
You’ve probably known a student who skipped class more than a few times. So for the crew that thinks they can waltz into a univeristy exam and scrape together a decent mark without having paid any attention, this exam posted to r/funny on reddit by user dovahkid may come as a bit of a shock. SEE ALSO: Employers are stalking your … [Link]
Slashdot » University of California Hires India-Based IT Outsourcer, Lays Off Tech Workers
dcblogs writes from a report via Computerworld: The University of California is laying off a group of IT workers at its San Francisco campus as part of a plan to move work offshore. Laying off IT workers as part of a shift to offshore is somewhere between rare and unheard-of in the public sector. The layoffs will happen at the … [Link]
Mashable » Busker serendades commuters with stirring rendition of the GoT theme
It's a long wait till Season 7 of Game of Thrones and if you've already finished Stranger Things in one sitting, you might be feeling some pangs of GoT withdrawals right about now. But never fear! At least you'll be able to watch this emotive rendition of the GoT opening track, performed by a busker on the streets of Sydney, … [Link]
Mashable » If Apple can't keep its secrets, who can?
Apple can’t really keep a secret, either. Minutes into Apple CEO Tim Cook’s iPhone 7 event presentation, which started with Super Mario, Pokémon and coding for everyone, the company’s freshly reactivated Twitter account posted a video of the new iPhone 7 getting splashed by water. This was almost an hour before Cook and Apple SVP Phil Schiller would official unveil the … [Link]
Mashable » An exclusive look at E!'s first Snapchat series
LOS ANGELES — E! is rolling out its first series for Snapchat. The Rundown, which premieres Thursday on the mobile platform, will be a weekly news show hosted by E! News correspondent Erin Lim. It will "cover everything E! News’ passionate, h~ base want and need to stay in-the-know on the biggest trending stories of the week along with offering a unique and humorous take on all things pop … [Link]
Mashable » Are wool sneakers the future of footwear? Some investors think so.
Investors seem to think sustainable sneakers have potential. Allbirds, the San Francisco-based startup that makes wool sneakers, just closed on $7.25 million in a new round of funding. SEE ALSO: $600 designer sneakers feature dirt, tears and duct tape The Series A round was led by Maveron, the venture capital firm co-founded by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Seed investors Lerer Hippeau, … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Cites 'Courage' As Reason To Remove 3.5mm Headphone Jack
It didn't come as much of a surprise when Apple Senior VP Phil Schiller revealed that the iPhone 7 doesn't feature a headphone jack, since rumors have mentioned this possibility months before the announcement. In fact, what some may find more surprising is Apple's justification. The company cited three reasons why they decided to eighty-six the port, as well as … [Link]
Mashable » Remember, Kaepernick critic Roger Goodell is literally a Senator's son
It ain't me, it ain't meI ain't no Senator's son, sonIt ain't me, it ain't meI ain't no fortunate one, no — Credence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" in 1969 * * * As if the symbolism baked into the ongoing saga of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protests during pregame renditions of the national anthem wasn't heavy-handed enough, here comes league commissioner … [Link]
Mashable » Sanders the 5th: KFC has officially gone Colonel-crazy
KFC’s bizarre coterie of Colonels just gained a new member. Comedian Rob Riggle is replacing comedian Jim Gaffigan as the fifth actor to play the goateed face of the fried chicken chain. SEE ALSO: The internet has made advertising weirder than ever The switch is part of an enigmatic ad campaign KFC launched last year that involves a seemingly never-ending parade … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch Series 2 ticks all the boxes except the 'wow' factor
SAN FRANCISCO — Wearing the Apple Watch Series 2 is nothing new. That is, it doesn't inspire much in the way of "wow" moments where you can see, hear or feel something different. It's a new Apple Watch, same as the old Apple Watch. That's not really true, of course. The Series 2, which starts at $369, has a new chip … [Link]
Slashdot » Cuba Is Blocking Text Messages That Contain Words Like 'Democracy'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: The Cuban government is blocking text messages that contain words such as "democracy," "human rights," and "hunger strike," according to an investigation from local dissidents. In a Spanish-language report published last week, prominent blogger Yoani Sanchez and journalist Reinaldo Escobar found that the government is filtering 30 keywords and blocking the … [Link]
Mashable » Hands-on with the iPhone 7 Plus: Is bigger always better?
SAN FRANCISCO — Much of what you need to know about the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, which was unveiled here Wednesday, can be found in the iPhone 7 hands-on. These handsets are of a piece. Like the iPhone 7, the 7 Plus is virtually the same size and shape as its predecessor. In the demo room I fiddled around with the … [Link]
Mashable » Athlete's daredevil wheelchair stunt officially opens the 2016 Paralympic Games
Aaron ‘Wheelz’ Fotheringham just opened the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in badass style — with a death-defying, fireworks-accompanied stunt. The 24-year-old from Las Vegas, adapts his moves from a hybrid of skateboarding and BMX racing, kicked off the 2016 Games with a surprise demonstration of his WCMX wheelchair skills. He pulled the stunt after the president of the International … [Link]
Slashdot » Modified USB Ethernet Adapter Can Steal Windows and Mac Credentials
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: An attacker can use a modified USB Ethernet adapter to fool Windows and Mac computers into giving away their login credentials. The attack relies on using a modified USB Ethernet adapter that runs special software, which tricks the attacked computer into accepting the Ethernet adapter as the network gateway, DNS, and … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's AirPods are either genius or a complete disaster
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple's new AirPods are either genius or a disaster. After trying them out at the iPhone 7 launch, I think they might be both. Each AirPod looks almost exactly like a regular Apple EarPod, just with the cables cut off. The bottoms of each are silver and contain the microphones. They're equipped with sensors that detect whether or … [Link]
Mashable » Artist and mom of twins harmoniously pairs working and breastfeeding
Hein Koh, a feminist artist in Brooklyn, is giving new meaning to multitasking. She recently shared a photo of herself working on a laptop while breastfeeding her twins, which is inspiring moms all over social media. SEE ALSO: How breastfeeding can help address some of the world's biggest inequalities The photo, taken by her husband Jim, was a throwback from last … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Doing exercise may counteract some of alcohol’s deadly effects
Moderate weekly exercise seems to curb some of the effects of drinking, which is linked to heart disease, stroke and at least seven types of cancer [Link]
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