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 » Shaq, Yao and Iverson: The 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame class makes me feel old
My rational mind tells me it surely happens at some point to all of us addled fans who trace our lives through sports seasons as much as anything else. But damn if it isn't surreal when it hits. Shaq, Yao and Iverson are being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameShaq, Yao and Iverson? Where did the years go? … [Link]
Mashable » Josh Hutcherson is headed to Hulu with new Seth Rogen comedy series
LOS ANGELES — Josh Hutcherson is headed to Hulu for comedy series Future Man. Hulu announced Friday that it has picked up a full series order for the 13-episode half hour comedy series from Sony Pictures Television. The show follows Josh Futterman (played by Hutcherson), "an uninspired and dejected gamer who quickly becomes earth’s unlikely hero." Futterman is a janitor by … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Removed Headphone Jack From New iPhones Because It Owns Largest Bluetooth Headphone Company
Apple's new iPhones — the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus — don't have the headphone jack. The company's SVP Phil Schiller said the move signifies "courage" from the company to put a 100-year-old audio standard to bed. But there could be one more reason for this transition to a Bluetooth/Wireless headphones future: it owns the largest Bluetooth headphones company … [Link]
Mashable » Government asks for pause in construction of part of North Dakota pipeline amid protests
NEAR THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION, N.D. — An American Indian tribe's attempt to halt construction of an oil pipeline near its North Dakota reservation failed in federal court Friday, but three government agencies asked the pipeline company to "voluntarily pause" work on a segment that tribal officials say holds sacred artifacts. The Standing Rock Sioux, whose cause has drawn thousands … [Link]
Slashdot » Smartphones Can Steal 3D Printing Plans By Listening To The Printer
An anonymous reader quotes a report from FedScoop: Smartphones equipped with special programming can become a sophisticated spy sensor capable of stealing designs from a 3D printer — just by measuring the noise and electromagnetic radiation the printer emits. Researchers from the University of Buffalo recently discovered how a smartphone on a bench about 8 inches away from a 3D … [Link]
Mashable » Do the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus live up to the hype?
It's been a really crazy week in tech for the two largest smartphone makers. Samsung's best smartphone, the Galaxy Note7, is being recalled due to faulty batteries that are causing them to explode. That is, no doubt, a gift to Apple, which announced its iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, and new Apple Watch Series 2. Joining me on this week's … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Features 9/11 Conspiracy Theory as 'Trending'
Facebook is having a tough time with stories that trend on the social network. The company has been accused of gaming what it shows as "trending" on the site, and sometimes favoring things it showed to people. Not long ago, it fired the human editors who took care of it, but then earlier this month, a fake story about Megyn … [Link]
Mashable » How dangerous is North Korea?
North Korea conducted its second nuclear test of 2016 on Friday, showing an increased willingness and ability to perform these tests on a more regular basis. The explosion triggered a seismic tremor of a magnitude around 5, indicating the test was stronger than a similar nuclear test the nation conducted in January. SEE ALSO: Japan confirms North Korea carried out its … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Google's Acquisition of Apigee Was Just a Continuation of an Existing Trend
Normally, ProgrammableWeb doesn't pay much editorial attention to mergers, acquistions, partnerships, customer announcements, and IPOs within the API economy. It's all "inside baseball" and our traffic patterns suggest that our audience isn't terribly interested in inside baseball unless it's a really big deal.
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Slashdot » Google's DeepMind Develops New Speech Synthesis AI Algorithm Called WaveNet
Artem Tashkinov writes: Researchers behind Google's DeepMind company have been creating AI algorithms which could hardly be applied in real life aside from pure entertainment purposes — the Go game being the most recent example. However, their most recent development, a speech synthesis AI algorithm called WaveNet, beats the two existing methods of generating human speech by a long shot … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift donates $5,000 to help fund a fan's funeral and medical expenses
Taylor Swift generously opened her wallet over the weekend to help the family of a fan who recently passed away. The singer donated $5,000 to a GoFundMe page for 18-year-old Katie Beth Carter, who died in a car crash in Alabama according to People. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert wrote a song about Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston's breakup In an screenshot … [Link]
Mashable » Woman's beautiful new dress comes with a rotting mouse skeleton
There’s nothing more adorable than a tiny baby mouse — even in rotten corpse form. Redditor aronmoney recently shared a picture on r/WTF of a beautiful new dress her friend received in the mail. Imagine the look on her friend's face when she realized her purchase came with a stunning surprise: a little mouse skeleton, sewn into the garment. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat filters come to life at New York Fashion Week
Fashion is cyclical – old styles are constantly becoming new again. However, Desigual is capitalizing on the trends of the present with their show at New York Fashion Week that featured models wearing real-life versions of Snapchat filters. SEE ALSO: Australian trans model Gemma Cowling is a secret social media genius MAC's Senior Vice President of Global Artist Training, Development and … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how the 'Epic Rap Battles' creators are gearing up for the Emmys
LOS ANGELES — Turns out, not "making it" in Hollywood was the best thing that could have happened to Lloyd Ahlquist and Peter Shukoff. The two friends, who met doing improv in Chicago in the '90s, moved to L.A. almost a decade ago looking to get their big break in entertainment. It was harder than they thought. Then, YouTube came along … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Note7 owners told to stop using their phones and recall is imminent
Following dozens of reports of Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones exploding worldwide, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising all existing Note7 customers "power them down and stop charging or using the device." In a statement provided to Mashable, the CPSC said Samsung is working with the agency to announce an official recall of the devices "as soon as possible." … [Link]
Mashable » There is only one way to use wired earphones while charging the iPhone 7
Apple has unleashed a music lover's nightmare. The company killed the headphone jack at its iPhone 7 event on Wednesday, causing many to question how on earth they would be able to simultaneously charge their phones and listen to music via the Lightning port. If you're not down to pay $159 for the wireless AirPods, Apple is including EarPods with a … [Link]
Slashdot » The USB Kill Stick, Priced at $56, Is Designed To Destroy Laptops, PCs, TVs
There's a new USB Kill device in the market today which can destroy any device it touches. ZDNet reports: For just a few bucks, you can pick up a USB stick that destroys almost anything that it's plugged into. Laptops, PCs, televisions, photo booths — you name it. Once a proof-of-concept, the pocket-sized USB stick now fits in any security … [Link]
Mashable » GM recalls 4 million vehicles for airbag defect linked to death
General Motors Co. is recalling more than 4 million vehicles, most of them in the U.S., to fix an air bag software defect that has been linked to one death. The vehicles involved in the recall are all from the 2014-2017 model years and include models from Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac. The company is recalling 4.28 million vehicles worldwide, including … [Link]
Popular Science » Protein In Your Hair Is Better Than DNA At Identifying You
Science It may even replace DNA sequencing in forensic investigations Until now DNA has been the highest bar for identification in forensics. But when it comes to hair samples of missing persons or those found at crime scenes, sequencing… [Link]
Slashdot » Data Entry Blunders Force Air Asia Pilots To Land in Melbourne Instead of Malaysia
A flight from Sydney to Malaysia ended up in Melbourne after the captain incorrectly entered the plane's location in its navigation system just before take-off, according to a safety investigation, whose conclusion was published this week. Mashable reports:The Air Asia pilots made several errors in entering data into the aircraft's navigation system, which caused them to follow an incorrect flight … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fallout 4' mod support isn't coming to PlayStation 4 after all
Fallout 4 unexpectedly brought support for mods — player-created add-ons for the game — to Xbox One. The same support was supposed to be coming to PlayStation 4 as well, but Bethesda Softworks confirmed on Friday that it's not happening. Mods have traditionally been the domain of PC gaming. There's been a small a handful of games in the past that … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart get ready to party in new 'Dirty 30' trailer
LOS ANGELES — Dirty 30 looks like an epic birthday party gone wrong. The film, which rolls out in select theaters and Digital HD on Sept. 23, stars YouTubers Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart. It follows a trio of lifelong friends as they try and throw an unforgettable birthday celebration. Check out the new trailer (above). SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can honor Tupac while eating a 'California Love' burger at this pop-up cafe
When you think Tupac Shakur, burgers might not be the first thing that pops into your mind. But it turns out, a California Love Burger chowed down with friends and family might have been just what he would have liked all along. On Sept. 13, Powamekka Café will be the place Tupak would have done that. The Fresno pop-up restaurant is … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Mint 18 KDE Now Available
Clement Lefebvre, otherwise known as the man behind Linux Mint, announced on Friday the release and immediate availability of the final version of Linux Mint 18 "Sarah" KDE Edition OS. Sarah KDE has been available in beta for a few months now, but you can get the Live ISO images from the company's website. The new version is based on … [Link]
Popular Science » Second Asteroid In A Month Sails By Without Us Detecting It First
Space Do you want extinction? This is how you get extinction. Know what's really comforting? When a completely unobserved asteroid snuck up on earth and went whizzing by our planet like a golf ball, without so much as a "Fore!"… [Link]
Mashable » 'Sully' review: Whew! You'll hit the exits thrilled, chilled and happy to be alive
To answer the only real remaining question here, yes, there are very good reasons to venture out this weekend to see Sully. Besides just being a generally good time at the movies — thrills, laughs, feels, the whole spectrum in 96 brisk-as-January-in-New-York minutes — Sully fills in two fundamental pieces of the story that, for all its round-the-clock news coverage, we … [Link]
Mashable » Mars candy's latest ad campaign brings a refreshing take on life with disabilities
Sometimes risqué, sometimes awkward, but never condescending or sappy, a new set of Mars candy commercials are winning plaudits — and profits — for their realistic portrayal of people living with disabilities. The short slice-of-life vignettes feature four actresses with various physical disabilities joking with friends about the trivial embarrassments, frustrations and triumphs of everyday social interactions — wedding mishaps, late-night … [Link]
Mashable » Kendrick Lamar really doesn't want Lil Wayne to retire either
Kendrick Lamar let us all know exactly where he stands when it comes to rumors of Lil Wayne's retirement. The rapper took a break from recording in the studio to post a video response to a series of tweets from Lil Wayne, who hinted that he would soon be making his exit from the rap game. SEE ALSO: Kendrick Lamar joins … [Link]
Mashable » Life hack from Mariah Carey: to feel fancy, just bathe in your diamonds
For most of us, having as many diamonds as Mariah Carey is just a sweet, sweet fantasy. But should you ever strike it rich, do as Mimi does: wear those diamonds in your bathtub. The singer and patron saint of inaccessible lifestyles took just such a diamond-studded bath after a packed Thursday night in the recording studio. She was also wearing … [Link]
Mashable » Mom always falls asleep whenever she asks her son for a bedtime snack
Moms lead such stressful, busy lives, and they deserve a nice snack at the end of the day. The only problem is they can't stay up long enough to enjoy it. 20-year-old Nick Avallone's mom, Eleanor, asks her beloved son for a bedtime snack every night. And every night, Nick finds his mother is fast asleep by the time he can … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Is Making It Harder To Pick Out Fake Voices
Technology Robotic human speech is becoming less robotic and more human. Google's DeepMind AI is learning how to talk. And learning how to do it like a person, not a computer. DeepMind has a lot of learning projects going on, but the newest… [Link]
Mashable » Mastercard sued for $19 billion in UK's biggest ever damages claim
Mastercard is in trouble in the UK. The payment company is facing a lawsuit that's demanding £14 billion, or $19 billion, that could be distributed to as many as 46 million people, according to Reuters. Mastercard allegedly charged high fees to stores to process debit and credit payments, passing those fees onto consumers through higher prices. The suit alleges Mastercard allowed … [Link]
Slashdot » Volkswagen Engineer Pleads Guilty in US Diesel Emissions Probe
A Volkswagen AG engineer on Friday pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate in the Justice Department's probe into the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal — the first person charged by U.S. authorities in the environmental probe, reports Reuters. From the report:James Liang, who has worked for VW VLKPF since 1983 and was part of a team of engineers who developed … [Link]
Mashable » Ford looks beyond cars with purchase of shuttle service Chariot
Ford isn't just a car company anymore. The automaker on Friday announced it was buying Chariot, the crowd-sourced shuttle service based in San Francisco. “We’re expanding our business to be both an auto and a mobility company, and partnering with cities on current and future transportation needs is the next major step,” Ford CEO Mark Fields said in a statement. “For … [Link]
Popular Science » Machine-Learning Algorithm Generates Videos From Stills
Technology It examines a photo and extrapolates what happens next MIT has used machine learning to create video from still images, and the results are pretty impressive. As you can see from the above image, there's a lot of natural… [Link]
Mashable » The wildly popular, very divisive #boycottNFL Twitter hashtag, explained
Hours after the opening game of the 2016 pro football season, Friday morning's top Twitter trend in the United States was #boycottNFL. It started out as backlash against players who have lodged silent protests during the national anthem, but was quickly mocked by other Twitter users and co-opted by still others to point out many of the NFL's faults in areas … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amid iPhone 7 Launch Apple Encouraging Devs to Submit iOS 10 Apps
Apple's latest mobile platform, iOS 10, is nearly ready. The iPhone-maker released the penultimate version of iOS 10 to developers and public testers this week and the company hopes developers will kick app submissions into high gear. Apple is particularly interested to see what developers are doing with Siri.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Breinify, Unofficial PokemonGo Java, FlowPaper, Lateral.io, Gridspace Sift
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » This striking photo series celebrates the beauty of body diversity
LONDON — Bodies come in all shapes, sizes and colours. But sometimes it can feel like magazines and catwalks are only representative of certain body types: those deemed to be "high fashion". SEE ALSO: Something remarkable happened when Facebook banned these body positive, pro-diversity adverts A powerful photo project celebrating all body shapes and ethnicities hopes to challenge the fashion industry … [Link]
Mashable » First a Siri joke, now a 9/11 conspiracy? Facebook Trending is having a really bad week.
Facebook’s Trending Topics feature is in trouble. Again. The section, whose human editors were recently replaced by algorithms, has promoted a "truther" article from a British tabloid claiming the Twin Towers in New York collapsed on Sept. 11 due to a "controlled demolition." SEE ALSO: Why we should worry about Facebook's Trending topics disaster On Friday morning, users hovering over the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Myth busted: dumped pills aren’t main source of drugs in sewage
Waste water tests show the pharmaceuticals they contain are mainly excreted, suggesting that more expensive treatment may be needed to deal with them [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tiny lightning bolt explosions can vaporise the moon’s thin soil
If electrical charges build up in cold lunar dust, they might cause tiny explosions, melting and vaporising soil and altering the face of the moon [Link]
New Scientist – News » Global treaty set to halt invasive species ravaging our oceans
Many ships will soon have to install systems to deal with stowaways species in their ballast water that have caused havoc when dumped far from home [Link]
Slashdot » AAPS Doctors Run Survey On Hillary Clinton's Health
schwit1 PR Newswire: Concerns about Hillary Clinton's health are "serious — could be disqualifying for the position of President of the U.S.," say nearly 71% of 250 physicians responding to an informal internet survey by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). About 20% said concerns were "likely overblown, but should be addressed as by full release of medical … [Link]
Mashable » This homemade Lego vending machine dispenses burgers, fries and soda
AstonishingStudios on YouTube makes some of the neatest Lego inventions around, including a series of homemade vending machines that dispense all the best junk food. In the past they've built ones for Pizza Hut pies, KFC fried chicken, McDonald's McFlurries and most recently, one for Burger King Whoppers, French fries and soda. This clip takes us for a tour under … [Link]
Slashdot » Who Is Getting Left Behind In the Internet Revolution?
Reader sciencehabit writes: The internet is often hailed as a liberating technology. No matter who you are or what kind of country you live in, your voice can be amplified online and heard around the world. But that assumes that people can get on the internet in the first place. Research has shown that poverty and remoteness can prevent people … [Link]
Mashable » What Wells Fargo’s $185 million settlement may mean for you
Who would expect a bank, rather than some shadowy hacker, to misuse your personal information? Wells Fargo reached a $185 million settlement Thursday for what federal officials called a widespread illegal practice among employees of creating fake customer accounts, PIN numbers and emails in order to meet sales targets and earn bonuses. What Wells Fargo did Wells Fargo employees opened roughly 1.5 … [Link]
Popular Science » You Could Own This Freaky NASA Robot From The 1960s
Technology A bizarre piece of space history goes up for auction later this month Each ‘Power Driven Articulated Dummy’ was a 230-pound robot that NASA engineers designed to test space suits. [Link]
Mashable » A bill passes allowing 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia
Approval of a bipartisan bill that would allow families of Sept. 11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia puts Congress on a collision course with President Barack Obama on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the attacks. SEE ALSO: A sobering look at 9/11 from inside the White House The House passed the legislation Friday by voice vote, … [Link]
Popular Science » A Refrigerator Backpack Could Help Transport Vaccines And Organs
Health Uses a simple chemical reaction for cooling Medical supply transportation is a series problem in remote regions, where it may take weeks to transport a vaccine where it's most needed. But a British student has… [Link]
Slashdot » University of California's Outsourcing Is Wrong, Says US Lawmaker
Earlier this week, University of California hired India-based IT company HCL to outsource some of its work offshore. As part of the announcement, it announced that it was laying off 17 percent of UCSF's total IT staff. The U.S. lawmaker, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif) and the IEEE-USA find the outsourcing job "wrong." dcblogs writes: A decision by the University of … [Link]
Mashable » Jane Goodall, Memory Banda and Ingrid Nilsen join Social Good Summit 2016 lineup
The Social Good Summit draws some of the biggest names in technology, politics and social justice — and 2016 is no exception. At this year's summit, Jane Goodall, activist Memory Banda and YouTube star Ingrid Nilsen will join other incredible speakers, including Michelle Yeoh, Elizabeth Smart and Babatunde Osotimehin. SEE ALSO: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to speak at the 2016 … [Link]
Popular Science » Inky Black iPhones, Chipotle Delivery Drones, And More
Science Our 10 favorite science images of the week Our 10 favorite science images of the week, including the new iPhone 7, flesh-eating bacteria, Chipotle-delivering drones and more. [Link]
Mashable » The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are already sold out online — here’s how to buy them IRL
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus went up for pre-order on Friday and — surprise, surprise — the Jet Black 256GB iPhone 7 Plus, the top-of-the-line iPhone, sold out within minutes. And now, most of the other models and colors are not shipping for weeks or months. But you'll still be able to buy them at Apple stores or from carrier … [Link]
Mashable » Passengers trapped in Mont Blanc cable cars brought to safety
On Friday morning, 33 people were rescued after being trapped overnight in cable cars 3,800 meters above the Mont Blanc glaciers in the French Alps. After the Panoramic Mont Blanc cable cars came to an unexpected halt on Thursday, French and Italian rescue helicopters were called to aid the 110 people trapped due to jammed cables. SEE ALSO: Cat rescued from … [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco's Network Bugs Are Front and Center in Bankruptcy Fight
Reader Dharkfiber writes: Bloomberg is covering a story today about a hosting business that is now filing chapter 11 due to bugs in a switch. Good, bad, or ugly, is it time to admit that business really can't continue without IT? When will IT training become formal curriculum in schools?An excerpt from the Bloomberg report: There's buggy code in virtually … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook co-founder goes all in with $20 million anti-Trump donation
Dustin Moskovitz, one of the co-founders of Facebook, is going all in on the 2016 election with a humongous $20 million donation to a handful of Democrat groups, including some directly backing Hillary Clinton, in an effort to fend off GOP candidate Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: A Hillary Clinton super PAC is using Facebook's most advanced advertising to go after Donald … [Link]
Mashable » I communicated like RuPaul for the day and it kinda changed my life
LONDON — RuPaul is my life. Not a day goes by without him providing me with some joy. And, I know I'm not alone in this. As the most famous drag queen in the world, Ru brought drag culture to mainstream television. SEE ALSO: 'Ru Paul's Drag Race' is already off to a fabulously GIF-able start If I'm not binge-watching episodes … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake's tour documentary will bring sexy back to Netflix
Justin Timberlake will be on his suit and tie (and your screens) this fall with a new concert documentary, Justin Timberlake and The Tennessee Kids. The film will focus on Timberlake's last stop on the 20/20 Experience tour at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It's directed by Jonathan Demme, who's responsible for iconic tour documentaries like The … [Link]
Popular Science » Musk: Rocket Explosion Is SpaceX's 'Most Difficult And Complex Failure'
Space The SpaceX founder wants the public's help in solving the mystery SpaceX appears to be having difficulty pinpointing the cause of the disaster. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virgin Galactic returns to the skies two years after fatal crash
The private spaceflight company made a successful test flight of its SpaceShipTwo and White Knight craft over the Mojave Desert [Link]
Mashable » NASA just launched a spacecraft to help us find the origins of life on Earth
NASA is sending a spacecraft, called OSIRIS-REx, to a asteroid that's over 4 billion years old. The mission is to bring back some of its surface material, which can help us learn more about the origins of life on Earth. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Solar System, Solar Energy, Space, and Nasa
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Mashable » Pietro the Cat rescued from Italy earthquake rubble after 16 days
After Romeo the dog and Gioia the cat, it was time for Pietro, another cat, to be rescued from the rubble of Amatrice, central Italy, 16 days after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake. SEE ALSO: Romeo the dog pulled alive from Italy earthquake rubble after 9 days Firefighters yesterday found Pietro, who was believed to be dead, when they heard a weak … [Link]
Mashable » Rescued dog loses 35 pounds of hair after getting its first haircut in 6 years
After spending six years in a barn stall, Lazarus is finally getting a second chance. Amanda Brooke Charsha-Lindsey with the Big Fluffy Dog Rescue shared an inspiring photo of a recently rescued great pyrenees named Lazarus to her Facebook page on Sunday. According to Charsha-Lindsey, Lazarus was kept in a barn stall for the past six years, and was in dire … [Link]
Popular Science » Vintage Style Travel Posters Invite Tourists To See Extinct Animals
Animals Alas, poor dodo You can still visit Costa Rica, but you'll never find a golden toad there. At least not any more. [Link]
Popular Science » Hundreds Of Black Holes May Nestle Together In Our Galaxy
Space A spectacle previously thought impossible Astronomers may have detected a cluster of stars that is home to hundreds of black holes, a spectacle that was previously thought impossible. [Link]
Mashable » Brave 6-year-old girl tries to stop ax-wielding robber
Sarah Patel tried to intervene as masked armed men attacked an employee at her father's electronic store. She then managed to leave the scene with her grandfather. Her father told the NZ Herald that she was really shaken up by the incident, but was now safe and recovering. Five suspects, all 16 years of age, are facing charges following the attack. … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Co-Founder Commits $20 Million To Help Defeat Trump
Mat Honan reports: Dustin Moskovitz, the billionaire co-founder of Facebook and Asana, announced on Thursday that he intends to give $20 million to a "number of organizations" to help Democrats, and Hillary Clinton, win in 2016. Moskovitz published a fiercely-worded Medium post arguing that Republican nominee Donald Trump is "running on a zero-sum vision" and that his attempts to woo … [Link]
Mashable » These shows are guaranteed to raise your heart rate
Korean culture has made it to the mainstream. It’s all over your fashion and beauty routine – so why haven’t you been bingeing on Korean dramas? Is it because you’ve heard they’re a little sappy? Are they hard to find? Is it the language difference? While watching Korean dramas does require a bit of subtitle reading, good TV is a universal … [Link]
Mashable » Apple, Samsung gear up for battle in India this Diwali
Apple and Samsung would battle it out in India during the Diwali holiday season with one thing both rivals have no shortage of — marketing dollars. SEE ALSO: Indians will have to shell out at least $900 to buy the iPhone 7 when it goes on sale in October Samsung plans to spend as much as $18 million on marketing in … [Link]
Mashable » Pokémon Go's smart Plus accessory goes on sale next Friday
To those dedicated Pokémon Go players still chasing creatures with their smartphones, help will come sooner than you think — for a price, of course. The Pokemon Go Plus, a smart accessory that connects to your phone with Bluetooth, is going on sale Sept. 16, Niantic Labs announced Thursday night. The $34.99 accessory might seem like a bit much for a … [Link]
Mashable » Cat revived after fire using the tiniest oxygen mask
Firefighters from the Ames Fire Department rescued a cat from the basement of a burning house and had to resuscitate it for around 30 minutes. They used a special animal oxygen mask, one of nine donated to the department almost 10 years ago. The cat, called Cleo, is recovering and is expected to be able to return home in a few … [Link]
Mashable » London photographer captures the Underground in Renaissance style
LONDON — One needn't spend a huge amount of time on London's underground system before realising how it can lay bare the trials and tribulations of the human spirit. Sweaty languor, anxiety, carnal instinct, triumph and failure, intense joy and profound despair — street photographer Toby Ziff has captured it all in a compelling series of images he calls "Renaissance … [Link]
Mashable » Genius beer mug solves the most first world TV problem
Have you ever missed a precious moment of a TV show because your regular beer mug dared to block your line of vision? Well, a new invention is here to solve your very first world problem — the TV Beer Mug has an artistically sloped edge to ensure that you never have an obstructed view again. SEE ALSO: This illustrator is … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks and Ellen DeGeneres bring Woody and Dory to life in Pixar-off
Pixar worlds collided on the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show when Tom Hanks and Ellen DeGeneres reprised their famous roles as the voices of Woody from Toy Story and Dory from Finding Nemo. The two made the audience close their eyes and talked their way through a very believable meeting between Andy's toy cowboy and a very forgetful fish. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Oral hygiene pro Cam Newton flosses mid-football game
It’s the third quarter of a football game. You take a seat on the bench. There's one thing on your mind: I need to floss. During yesterday's NFL opener in Denver, Colorado, Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton was spotted flossing on the sidelines. SEE ALSO: Everyone Tom Brady looks like with his new haircut The Carolina Panthers encouraged Twitter to do … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what 'Super Smash Bros. Melee' looks like with tripping
If you take the fast-paced, combo-heavy action of Super Smash Bros. Melee and add Brawl's unique tripping feature to it, you get this infuriating result. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, anytime you tap the control stick to dash, turn or attack, there's a 1 percent chance your character will trip and fall on the ground, ruining any combo or chase … [Link]
Mashable » Green Day air a lot of grievances in three minutes on new song, 'Revolution Radio'
Rock operas are cool and all, but Green Day's going back to their roots now with short and to the point, in-your-face pop punk songs in case we don't really have that much time to listen to Billie Joe Armstrong whine. The band released the title track off their upcoming album, Revolution Radio. Armstrong has a bone to pick with 2016 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World’s first ‘nanofish’ could be used as guided drug missiles
Inspired by the swimming style of real fish, the nanofish is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, and could be used to carry drugs to specific sites in the body [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Performs U-turn on Macau Exit Plan
Reuters reports:Global ride-hailing company Uber Technologies has aborted plans to pull out of Macau, citing support from residents in the Chinese-ruled gambling hub. Uber launched in Macau less than a year ago but announced at the end of August that it would withdraw from the former Portuguese colony because its drivers faced total fines of 10 million patacas ($1.25 million). … [Link]
Mashable » Mattress store's 9/11 'Twin Tower Sale' sparks immediate outrage
A mattress store in San Antonio, Texas, is in hot water after releasing an offensive commercial for a "Twin Tower Sale" on the weekend of the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The clip, which was originally uploaded to Facebook on Thursday but has since been deleted by the company, shows manager Cherise Bonanno and two employees posed in … [Link]
Mashable » Here's everything you'll want to stream this weekend
Looking for a good binge this weekend? Here's everything new to stream on Netflix, Hulu and more. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hbo Now, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Netflix [Link]
Mashable » You can bring your Galaxy Note7 on an airplane, just don't turn it on or plug it in
The FAA released a statement Thursday urging passengers not to turn on or plug in their Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices while traveling on airplanes. After reports of the phone's batteries exploding began rolling in, Samsung issued a recall of the Galaxy Note7 that allowed customers to swap the device for a replacement. But not all customers have had a chance to … [Link]
Mashable » Man's genius money-saving trick involves Terry Crews
Ah, spending money on things we don't need. It just feel so right, even when we can't actually afford or justify the purchase. But we must resist. How can we resist? Twitterer Daniel Cabral a.k.aDaniel The Goat has an idea – he keeps a photo of actor Terry Crews giving a judgmental face in his wallet. SEE ALSO: 11 millennial money-saving ideas … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande announces Dangerous Woman tour, duets with Mac Miller
Ariana Grande has managed to find time in her busy schedule of glam Soul Cycle classes to do some pop star stuff. Grande has announced the Dangerous Woman tour in support of her excellent album of the same name and released a super sweet single with her boyfriend, Mac Miller. SEE ALSO: Watch Pokémon dance better than Ariana Grande to "Into … [Link]
Slashdot » Norway's Largest Newspaper Accuses Mark Zuckerberg of Abusing Power After Facebook Deletes 'Napalm Girl' Post
An anonymous shares a report on The Guardian:Norway's largest newspaper has published a front-page open letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, lambasting the company's decision to censor a historic photograph of the Vietnam war and calling on Zuckerberg to recognize and live up to his role as "the world's most powerful editor." Espen Egil Hansen, the editor-in-chief and CEO of … [Link]
Popular Science » The Man Who Designs Soft Robotic Suits For Superhuman Stamina
Science Conor Walsh is one of the 10 most brilliant people of 2016 In college, Conor Walsh became interested in the growing field of battery-powered exoskeletons—the robotic, wearable suits that can allow disabled people to walk, or… [Link]
Mashable » Very professional business dog even has his own ID card
Joey the dog is ready for a day at the office. The rescue chihuahua mix, whose owner is Redditor PollyPocketPizza, routinely works the nine-to-five with his other owner. So, of course, he needed proper business identification. Here is Joey's ID photo. You can tell he's a professional because of his sensible business scarf and his facial expression, which screams "we'll circle … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon is reportedly seeking sports streaming rights from tennis to rugby
Amazon.com Inc. is pursuing video rights to a wide range of sports, including the French Open tennis championship and professional rugby, as the company looks for ways to draw new customers to its online TV service, people with knowledge of the matter said. The world’s largest online retailer has expressed interest in sports with global appeal, such as tennis, golf, soccer … [Link]
New Scientist – News » White gulls dependent on ice are disappearing from the Arctic
Melting sea ice may be one of the factors driving ivory gulls to whiter pastures as they search for food [Link]
New Scientist – News » Drones get first anti-laser lasers to stop being shot down
With warships equipped with lasers to destroy drones and soldiers using lasers to dazzle the enemy, the first anti-laser defence system is now being tested [Link]
Popular Science » OSIRIS-REx Liftoff: Perfectly Executed, On Its Way To An Asteroid
Space "Let’s go get the science." OSIRIS-REx left Earth last night at 7:05 p.m. on the pointy end of an Atlas V rocket going 36,000 miles per hour. [Link]
Slashdot » Hillary's Health Concerns Serious, Say Most Doctors Polled By AAPS
schwit1 PR Newswire: Concerns about Hillary Clinton's health are "serious — could be disqualifying for the position of President of the U.S.," say nearly 71% of 250 physicians responding to an informal internet survey by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). About 20% said concerns were "likely overblown, but should be addressed as by full release of medical … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Reform damaging prisons, or risk losing the fight against crime
Penal reform in the UK and beyond will only work if rehabilitation – not harmful retribution – is at the heart of prison systems, says Arne Kvernvik Nilsen [Link]
Mashable » Norway newspaper editor blasts Zuckerberg for censoring iconic Vietnam War photograph
Facebook’s journalism struggles continue. Norway's largest newspaper has published a front-page letter from its editor in chief that calls out Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook for its heavy-handed censorship over the removal of a famous photograph. "Facebook has become a world-leading platform for spreading information, for debate and for social contact between persons. You have gained this position because you deserve it," … [Link]
Mashable » Jet Black iPhone 7 sells out within minutes
If you're wondering which one of the iPhone 7's new colors — the shiny Jet Black or the matte Black — is more popular, ponder no more: The Jet Black version of the device sold out soon after Apple opened up pre-orders on Friday. At the time of this writing, pre-ordering most versions of the iPhone 7 in Apple's U.S. store … [Link]
Mashable » Watch delighted shelter animals try cozy new beds for the first time
A group of Australian shelter animals just learned the value of a cozy bed. The RSPCA in Victoria recently received a huge influx of donated pet beds, and its cat and dog residents were delighted. And probably ready for long naps. Maybe if you show this video to your cat, she will stop sleeping on the floor next to your … [Link]
New Scientist – News » North Korea’s largest nuclear test still lacks missile capacity
The nation's fifth atomic test has been revealed by a magnitude 5 earthquake, the strongest to date, but the country may still be far from the ability to mount a strike [Link]
Mashable » Magical pothole in Scotland bears remarkable resemblance to Australia
LONDON — The phenomenon of perceiving intricate images in the natural world is not an uncommon occurrence — think people who see Jesus' face on their toast or U.S. presidents in potato form. The universe has bestowed upon us mere humans another such wondrous sight — and the great forces of the internet have ensured we all get to marvel at … [Link]
Mashable » Why are most Facebook users in India men?
India’s skewed sex ratio looks even worse on the internet. SEE ALSO: Why are Indian villages banning girls from using mobile phones? Though more Indians are increasingly coming online, they are pre-dominantly male. Of the 153 million Facebook users in India, only about 24 percent are women, according to UK consultancy We Are Social. In comparison, Indonesia's sex ratio on Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » The Oscar Map: If redemption is the journey, who's on the right path?
LOS ANGELES — If you haven't noticed already, the theme of this Oscar season is redemption. From The Birth of a Nation's Nate Parker and Manchester by the Sea star Casey Affleck to Hacksaw Ridge director Mel Gibson and American Honey's Shia LaBeouf, it seems everyone is asking for forgiveness and seeking to redeem themselves through their art. The question is, … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Jimmy Fallon awkwardly try to guess Ariana Grande's first celebrity crush
Ariana Grande was full of surprises on Thursday night's Tonight Show. She joined Jimmy Fallon for the "Best Friends Challenge" — a game where players try to guess fun facts about each other — and we can pretty much confirm that Fallon and Grande are not best friends. We can confirm that Fallon hates mayonnaise and that if Grande could … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fear of vaccine safety is higher in Europe than in the US
A survey across 67 countries has found that Europe is the world’s most sceptical region when it comes to vaccines, especially people in France [Link]
Slashdot » Israeli DDoS Provider 'vDOS' Earned $600,000 In Two Years
pdclarry writes: Brian Krebs writes that he has obtained the hacked database of an Israeli company that is responsible for most of the large-scale DDoS attacks over the past (at least) 4 years. The vDOS database, obtained by KrebsOnSecurity.com at the end of July 2016, points to two young men in Israel as the principle owners and masterminds of the … [Link]
Mashable » If bamboo bikes are so great, why don't they sell well in China?
CHENGDU, Sichuan — Jacob Klink shows me his handmade bamboo bicycle in his shop, Natooke. It’s a gorgeous piece, strung together by natural jute, a hemp-like material. Sold under the Source Cycles brand, the bikes are made with two species of bamboo: Bambusa pervariabilis and Arundinaria amabilis. The former is straight and wide and makes up most of the frame. The … [Link]
Mashable » Map shaped like a penis beguiles the internet because we are all children
LONDON — In "things-that-capture-our-atten~ news, Avon and Somerset Police released a map that some social media users very astutely noted resembles "a giant red penis." Sigh. Really guys? Really? SEE ALSO: Parents upset over penis-shaped Play-Doh toy @ASPolice major incident as giant red penis covers shire & Avonmouth pic.twitter.com/CuOKOzqAlp — L Bomb (@LBomb001) September 5, 2016 Okay yes, that is definitely … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk asks for everyone's help to solve Falcon explosion mystery
On Sept. 1, at 9:07 a.m. ET, SpaceX's uncrewed Falcon 9 rocket exploded on the launch pad. While there were no injuries, the rocket and the Amos-6 satellite it was carrying were destroyed, and the launch pad was severely damaged. SpaceX has launched an investigation into the cause of what happened. The company's CEO Elon Musk was largely silent about the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Arsenal players reduced to fits of giggles learning to speak London street slang
Acclimating to a new home includes learning the local lingo. Fortunately for Arsenal's newest signees Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding, fellow teammate Alex Iwobi is here to help with lessons in London street slang. SEE ALSO: We cannot look away from this video of Rick Astley and a dancing footballer Iwobi defines a slew of quirky capital colloquialisms to the … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga just announced the duet of the century and fans cannot cope
LONDON — Toast and marmalade, Batman and Robin, and peanut butter and jelly. There are some things that just belong together. Lady Gaga and Florence Welch are one such pairing. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga's new single 'Perfect Illusion' is here and it's everything you need it to be For some time now, Gaga and Flo fans have been longing for the … [Link]
Mashable » Creepy 'American Horror Story' promo set to Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion'
Are you already rocking out to "Perfect Illusion"? The crew at American Horror Story is, apparently. In a new promo for the upcoming sixth season of the show, which premieres Sept. 14, fans are treated to a bunch of creepy imagery…plus the latest banger from Lady Gaga. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga's new single 'Perfect Illusion' is here and it's everything you … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Launches Updated Fire HD 8 Tablet Now With Alexa Voice Services
MojoKid writes from a report via HotHardware: For the first time, Amazon's Alexa voice service is headed to a tablet. It's one of the standout features of Amazon's new Fire HD 8, a budget slate built to offer users all-day battery life, faster performance, and double the onboard storage of previous versions Fire HD tablets — all for a low … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga's new single 'Perfect Illusion' is here and it's everything you need it to be
It's rare in life that you listen to a song and love it straight away. But somehow Lady Gaga manages to achieve this time and time again. And now she's gone and done it once again with her new single "Perfect Illusion." It's everything you need it to be. It's soulful, dancey, catchy, and the lyrics so relatable that you're … [Link]
Mashable » Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invests in Indian startup that teaches kids online
Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropy arm, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is making an investment in India-based startup Byju’s. The education startup offers personalized learning and assessment services to students. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg's massive $45 billion philanthropic effort raises concerns Apart from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sequoia Capital, and existing backers Sofina, Lightspeed Ventures, and Times Internet Ltd participated in the $50 million … [Link]
Mashable » Store sign tells the hilariously painful truth about 'No Man's Sky'
Oh, No Man's Sky. You showed so much promise. The hotly-anticipated game looked incredible with its infinite universe and seemingly revolutionary gameplay. But its players have found it to be a few cents short of a dollar. A Happy Meal with no toy. In other words, boring and disappointing. SEE ALSO: 6 'Titanfall 2' trailers highlight each of the game's mechs … [Link]
Mashable » This Canadian 1-seater electric car is the lonely man's Tesla
Do you love driving an electric car, but hate the daily reminder that you're alone in this world as you drive solo in a car built for five passengers? Well, a Canadian company called Electra Meccanica can help. Its new electric vehicle, the SOLO, lets even the loneliest of commuters travel to and fro with peace of mind. That's because the … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test — The Largest One Yet
TMB writes: As reported by CNN, North Korea has conducted its 5th nuclear test, the largest yet at 10 kilotons. Before the test was reported, Slashdot reader hcs_$reboot reported: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has been detected in North Korea, amid reports the country had been preparing for its fifth nuclear test. South Korea's Yonhap news agency said it had been … [Link]
Mashable » 11 moments we're dying to see in 'Muriel's Wedding The Musical'
1994 cult classic and easily one of the best Australian films of all time (yep, we're calling it), Muriel's Wedding is set to become a stage production. Starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths, the movie stole hearts worldwide with its mixture of comedy and tragedy. There's never been a better time to watch the (ultimately) uplifting film about female friendships, if … [Link]
Mashable » High school boy trolls newspaper by dedicating quiz win to Harambe
Ah, Harambe. The gorilla who died is now the meme that will never ever die, thanks to a legion of internet users that keep his spirit alive. Take 14-year-old highschooler Finn Cattaway from New Zealand, who had just won the Otago Daily Times current events quiz on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Orca frolics with a swimmer in rare, kinda dangerous close encounter … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2332: A Field Guide to iPhone 7 Reviewers.
Which ones have you read lately? [Link]
Mashable » Genre films to put their stamp on the Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday but, to be honest, it feels like Venice and Telluride have already let some of the air out of its tires. Must-see movies such as La La Land, Moonlight, Bleed for This, Arrival, The Bad Batch, The Bleeder and Nocturnal Animals have already made headlines elsewhere, as have earlier festival … [Link]
Mashable » Creative foodie mum makes kid's lunch into edible famous characters
Laleh Mohmedi of Melbourne, Australia has taken the whole "eat your veggies" thing to the next level. Using popular characters from films and pop-culture as her inspiration, the mum creates colourful meals for her son Jacob — with startling likeness to the originals. SEE ALSO: Mosaic sushi will satisfy your obsession with neatness and food The project, which started out as … [Link]
Slashdot » Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of 'Star Trek'
Dave Knott writes: Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first television broadcast of Star Trek. The first episode of the science fiction series was aired on September 8, 1966. From its humble beginnings, Star Trek has gone on to become one of the best-loved and most successful television concepts of all time, an enduring pop culture touchstone that changed … [Link]
Mashable » Watch: Record-breaking rescue cat is way better at skateboarding than you
If you've been talking about learning how to skateboard but have been putting it off for ages, this cat might serve as some inspiration. Didga (as in "didgeridoo") is an Australian rescue cat who's favourite food is raw kangaroo mince. Now now, she's breezily entered the Guinness World Records for the most skateboard tricks performed by a cat. With the … [Link]
Mashable » Christopher Nolan, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino 'Heat' up the Academy
LOS ANGELES — Did you know that Al Pacino’s character in Heat was a secret cokehead? That was just one of several interesting tidbits revealed during a once-in-a-lifetime screening of Michael Mann’s 1995 crime classic on Wednesday night at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Not only did the screening bring out A-listers such as Sean Penn and numerous other industry power … [Link]
Mashable » The inspiration and stuntmen behind '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 to … [Link]
Popular Science » Captive Research Chimp Population Gets A New Home In Georgia
Animals A Chimpanzee retirement community Blue Ridge, Georgia is a small town of just over 1,200 people bordered by forests and wilderness. This morning, the small town got nine new neighbors, but they weren’t… [Link]
Mashable » What do you think of Cam Newton's new touchdown dance?
Carolina Panthers fans knew it was going to be hard to replace "The Dab." Quarterback Cam Newton's touchdown dance became a national sensation in 2015, the year he won the MVP award. But after everyone — including Hillary Clinton on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show — began dabbing, Newtown officially retired the dance. So, what did he come up with to … [Link]
Mashable » Japan confirms North Korea carried out its fifth and largest nuclear test yet
UPDATE: Sept. 9, 2016, 2:17 p.m. SGT Updated with Japan's statement. Japan has confirmed that North Korea carried out nuclear tests on Friday morning, which triggered 5.3 magnitude tremors at a test site in North Korea. South Korea and international monitoring agencies reported Friday an earthquake near North Korea's northeastern nuclear test site, a strong indication that Pyongyang had detonated its … [Link]
Mashable » Please enjoy this footage of Kylie and Kendall Jenner stuck in an elevator
Just when you think Kylie Jenner's Snapchat was starting to get predictable, this happens. Both famous Jenner siblings, Kylie and Kendall, along with models Hailey Baldwin and Jordyn Woods, got stuck in an elevator Thursday night during Fashion Week in New York. And they documented the whole thing. SEE ALSO: These celebrity Snapchats prove the VMAs got a little crazy … [Link]
Mashable » AirPods or electric toothbrushes? The internet is very confused.
Upon Apple's announcement of the iPhone 7 and its wireless AirPods, consumers took to social media to express their confusion about the wireless headphones. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Iphone, Iphone 7, Airpods, and Apple [Link]
Mashable » Meet the acid burn survivor walking in New York Fashion Week
Reshma Qureshi, 19, is an acid attack survivor from India. As part of the #TakeBeautyBack campaign, Qureshi is walking in NYFW to raise awareness to end acid burn attacks. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Acid Attack, Acid Attack Victim, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]
Mashable » Forget cities. Volvo is testing autonomous trucks … in a mine?
If you were impressed when carmakers started testing self-driving vehicles on freeways, wait until you get a load of what Volvo has up its sleeves. Volvo Trucks announced Thursday that starting this fall and over the next year and a half it will be testing self-driving versions of its FMX truck inside the underground Boliden mine in Kristineberg, Sweden. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Watch: Couple's completely empty flight is the stuff of travel dreams
Travelling by private jet is the stuff of dreams (or millionaires), but one backpacking couple were lucky enough to experience the next best thing – having an entire plane to themselves. UK couple Carrie Fisher and Kyle McNicol, both 28, were stoked to discover they'd be flying solo on their Firefly trip from Krabi, Thailand to Penang, Malaysia on Sep. 2. … [Link]
Slashdot » Airbnb Unveils Changes To Address Racial Discrimination
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: Acknowledging that his company has "been slow on this issue," Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky is rolling out changes aimed at addressing discrimination complaints against the home rental service. Among the changes: de-emphasizing the role of user photos in arranging stays. Here are some of the other changes Airbnb announced Thursday: … [Link]
Mashable » The best celebrity #TBT posts of the day
The weekly tradition of traveling back in time continues this week. With so many participating in the great ritual of posting throwback images, we narrowed down our top 5 celebrity #TBT images of the day. SEE ALSO: #TBT: 13 politicians you didn't know were super HOT back in the day 1. Britney Spears The pop singer posted a throwback of her … [Link]
Mashable » Migaloo's back: Rare white whale spotted by tourists, this time on reef
Tourists onboard a reef cruise off Australia's north east coast got the treat of their lives when Migaloo, the country's famous white whale, swam right up to the boat and breached the surface with his big, super rare tail. The ships' skipper spotted a pod of black whales and brought the boat to a halt so tourists could take in … [Link]
Mashable » Graphic sexual assault photo series forces you to see the victim
Warning: The following photos contain graphic depictions of sexual violence. Last Friday, photographer and college student Yana Mazurkevich marked Brock Turner's release from jail by publishing a photo series on sexual assault entitled "It Happens." The nine disturbing images, which show men and women being assaulted, or during the aftermath of an attack, have since been shared widely. SEE ALSO: People … [Link]
Mashable » Lazy cat's mode of transportation is a Roomba
Cats already have it pretty easy – they have zero responsibilities, they get free food and someone picks up their poop for them. Apparently that didn't allow for a chill enough lifestyle for one cat, so he had a pretty dope Roomba-mobile set up for him. Roomba Cat is even cooler than DJ Roomba. Watch Stephen Colbert courageously impersonate Tim … [Link]
Mashable » Internet collectively cries watching Sia's tribute to Orlando victims
Sia released her music video for 'The Greatest' this week and inspired social media with dark imagery recalling the horrors of June's mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Musician, Music Videos, Gun Control, and Lgbt
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Slashdot » NASA Launches OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft To Intercept Asteroid
NASA has successfully launched the OSIRIS-REx space probe on Thursday, which aims to take a sample of asteroid Bennu and return to Earth. CNN reports: "The probe is scheduled to arrive at Bennu in August 2018. For months it will hang out — take pictures, make scans of the asteroid's surface and create a map. Then in July 2020, OSIRIS-REx … [Link]
Mashable » Amtrak asks woman if she's still trapped in elevator months later
For Amanda Carpenter, getting trapped in an elevator was a nightmare. Back in February, the former communication director for Sen. Ted Cruz found herself in an unfavorable situation: she was trapped in an Amtrak elevator at Baltimore–Washington International Airport. In an attempt to free herself from the commuter prison, Carpenter tweeted to her 90,000+ followers asking for help. SEE ALSO: Man … [Link]
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