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 » 'Nocturnal Animals' review: Wild-eyed Aaron Taylor-Johnson steals this noir thriller
TORONTO — I can’t speak to Tom Ford’s brilliant fashion sense because I still wear Gold Toe socks, but as a director, he has a perfectionist’s eye for detail. Each shot in his nifty noir thriller Nocturnal Animals is pristine and art-directed to within an inch of its life. His actors look like models posing for the camera, even when they're … [Link]
Slashdot » HP To Buy Samsung's Printer Business For $1.05 Billion
HP has agreed to a deal with Samsung to acquire their printer business for $1.05 billion, a deal that will be the largest print acquisition in HP's history. USA Today reports: "The acquisition of Samsung's printer business allows us to deliver print innovation and create entirely new business opportunities with far better efficiency, security, and economics for customers," said HP … [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus and her tongue to save the world by opting out of red carpets
Miley Cyrus will be showing up at all parties in the USA and elsewhere like a normal, non-famous human being from now on by avoiding the red carpet. "Why, when people are starving, am I on a carpet that’s red? Because I’m ‘important’? Because I’m ‘famous’? That’s not how I roll. It’s like a skit — it’s like Zoolander,” she told … [Link]
Mashable » Lionsgate, Univision team for first Spanish language movie streaming service
LOS ANGELES — If it wasn't clear already, Liongsate loves streaming services. The Santa Monica-based studio announced Monday that it's partnering with Univision to launch a SVOD service for the Hispanic movie-going audience in the U.S. The platform marks Lionsgate's fourth OTT service, following Tribeca ShortList, which launched last fall, Comic-Con HQ, which launched earlier this summer, and Kevin Hart's Laugh … [Link]
Mashable » Spigen releases strap to stop you from losing your Apple AirPods
A couple of days ago we introduced the seemingly outlandish concept of an AirPod Safety harness, but now the idea is getting the mainstream treatment thanks to a well-known accessories maker. SEE ALSO: Apple's AirPods are either genius or a complete disaster On Monday, California-based Spigen introduced the world to its Spigen AirPods Strap, an accessory meant to keep your wireless … [Link]
Slashdot » ACLU Is Launching A Campaign To Convince President Obama To Pardon Edward Snowden
Coinciding with the launch of Oliver Stone's movie Snowden in select theaters this week, a coalition of civil rights groups are launching a campaign to convince President Obama to pardon NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. Fusion reports: The effort, which is organized by the ACLU, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, will gather signatures from regular people and endorsements from celebrities. … [Link]
Mashable » I'm learning code with Apple Swift Playgrounds
I’ve been in the tech publishing industry for 25 years, but that no more makes me a programmer than someone watching football on TV for a quarter of a century makes them a quarterback. Code is my Achilles’ heel. Its proximity to formulas makes me queasy. It’s not that I can’t understand any code. Back in high school, I was a … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's stumble drives speculation about her health
After leaving a 9/11 commemoration ceremony in New York early feeling "overheated," Hillary Clinton was seen being helped into her vehicle as she stumbled. Her campaign announced later Sunday that she had been diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, and Political [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone' is welcoming new players with a 51-card Welcome Bundle
Interested in jumping into Hearthstone but have no idea where to start? There's a bundle for that. The competitive online card game is offering brand new Welcome Bundle Tuesday aimed at helping new players build a deck. The Welcome Bundle gives players 10 packs of Classic cards and one random class legendary card for a total of 51 Classic cards — … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Is Collaborating With The Israeli Government To Determine What Should Be Censored
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ABC News: The Israeli government and Facebook agreed to work together to determine how to tackle incitement on the social media network, a senior Israeli Cabinet minister said Monday. The announcement came after two government ministers met top Facebook officials to discuss the matter. The Facebook delegation is in Israel as the government … [Link]
Mashable » Broncos player loses second endorsement after anthem protest
Denver Broncos player Brandon Marshall has now lost his second endorsement after kneeling during the national anthem before Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Marshall is the first player to have reportedly lost endorsements over the protest. SEE ALSO: NFL players hold national anthem protests on opening Sunday On Thursday night, before the league's nationally televised opening game between the Broncos … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking photo prompts internet to donate over $176,000 to 89-year-old man
A heartbreaking photo of an elderly man pushing a popsicle cart triggered a flurry of goodwill after the image was posted to Facebook. While driving in the Little Village area of Chicago, Joel Cervantes Macias noticed a man struggling to push his cart full of paleta, a type of popsicle. After snapping a photo of the man, Macias says he bought … [Link]
Popular Science » If This Timeline Doesn't Convince You Climate Change Is Real, Nothing Will
Environment The latest XKCD goes back 20,000 years to show just how drastically Earth is warming today With today's news that August broke global temperature records, it's useful to consider how much our world's climate has changed over the years. [Link]
Mashable » Issue with Facebook spam filter shuts down social sharing for hours
Some Facebook users encountered a major glitch Monday. Early in the morning, a technical problem prevented people from posting articles via the share buttons on a number of websites, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters. A Facebook spokesperson blamed the technical difficulties on an issue with a spam filter, ZDNet reported. That filter is designed to prevent the spread … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Explodes In New York, Burns Six-Year-Old Boy
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A six-year-old boy from Brooklyn has reportedly become the latest victim of Samsung's disastrous exploding Galaxy Note 7 batteries. The boy had been using the device at his family home when it "suddenly burst into flames," according to the New York Post. He was rushed to hospital with burns to his … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn cofounder will pay $5 million for Donald Trump's tax returns
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman is the latest Silicon Valley mogul to put some of his personal fortune on the line this election season with a promise to donate $5 million to veteran affairs groups if Donald Trump agrees to release his personal tax returns. SEE ALSO: Trump’s cozy relationship with Breitbart gets even cozier with big hire Hoffman is taking his … [Link]
Mashable » Check out this van Gogh-inspired starry, starry pool
Hopefully the neighborhood birds have an appreciation for art. Reddit user __PETTYOFFICER117__ shared gorgeous photos of a tiled pool designed to resemble Vincent van Gogh's iconic "The Starry Night" painting from above. SEE ALSO: That huge new Banksy exhibition? It doesn't have the artist's consent at all 
Image: imgur__PETTYOFFICER117__ wrote on Reddit that his friend's father is a contractor who worked … [Link]
Mashable » Dead fish falls from sky, smacking unsuspecting woman in the face
The day that "fish will fly" has finally arrived. Over Labor Day weekend, Lisa Lobree was walking through Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when a rotting mysterious object fell from the sky and smacked her in the face. While most park injuries involve twigs or branches, this object was, in fact, an enormous dead catfish. SEE ALSO: Big dog takes his … [Link]
Mashable » Drake buys his neighbor's house, so now they can't complain about the noise
“Promises, I hope I never break them," said Drake on "HYFR" in 2011. “I’ll buy the neighbors house if they complain about the noise," claimed Drake on "Where Ya At" in 2015. In 2016, he followed through. According to Trulia, Drake purchased the $2.85 million home next to his mansion in Calabasas to create a sprawling compound. SEE ALSO: Drake … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Train Your Cat Using Science
Animals A new book made my cat less neurotic When The Trainable Cat, a book by animal behaviorists John Bradshaw and Sarah Ellis, came across my desk, I decided to try out some of the tactics to see if they could… [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Is Moving From Telephone Poles To Light Poles for Smart Devices
An anonymous reader shares a Fortune report:Verizon is moving from telephone poles to street lighting poles with its latest acquisition to bolster its Internet of things business. The telecom giant has been looking for new growth areas around connected smart devices — including water meters, self-driving cars, and drones — as some of its traditional markets slow. On Monday, Verizon … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet ‘Waste Shark’, The Drone That’s Picking Up Garbage From The Oceans
Technology The 'Wall-E' of Water Garbage sea drone… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Algorithmic Trading is the Next Big Thing for Programmers
Like most other industries, Wall Street is being disrupted by the explosion in information processing technologies. Long established players in the hedge fund industry are finding themselves in uncharted territory and revamping their approach by hiring computer scientists and mathematicians. This approach looks to leverage the skills of these practitioners by setting up algorithmic trading systems as a way to … [Link]
Slashdot » Digital Wallets Have Yet To Catch On, JPMorgan Executive Says
Despite major tech companies working aggressively on making digital wallet solutions available everywhere, these digital payment apps in our smartphones are yet to gain traction, according to Chief Executive of Consumer Banking JP Morgan Chase & Co. From a Reuters report: Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Samsung Pay are being used for less than 1 percent of payments at retailers, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fast & Furious' with toy cars strikes an uncanny similarity to the original
The Fast and the Furious popularized underground racing, drifting and Paul Walker's hairHomemade Movies has included all this and more in our ambitious recreation of the final race between Dominic (Vin Diesel) and Brian (Paul Walker) from the original film. This is also what happen's when adults play with Matchbox cars, toy trains and a miniature set that makes even Mr. … [Link]
Popular Science » Astronaut Hopefuls Can Tour NASA's Spacewalk Training Facility Using VR
Space Go underwater with trainees in 360-degree VR NASA has high standards for who gets to train to be an astronaut–most of us probably couldn't have made it at our peak physical and mental condition. But thanks to VR… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Box Introduces Updated Developer Platform and New UI APIs BoxWorks
Last week, Box hosted its annual BoxWorks conference. The overarching theme making news at the event was the "All New Box" which Box CEO and co-founder Aaron Levie introduced during a keynote. The goal of the "All New Box" is for the Box to serve as a single point for all content within an enterprise.
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Mashable » Google's Cardboard Camera for virtual reality comes to iOS
The virtual reality power of Google's Cardboard Camera has finally come to Apple's iOS. SEE ALSO: 8 classic films to learn from now that virtual reality is real Launched late last year for the Android platform, the Cardboard Camera app allows you to take panoramic photos that are designed to be experienced on Google Cardboard devices. The iOS version of the … [Link]
Mashable » Woman arrested for stealing 3 French fries
It’s the most notorious fast food crime since The Hamburglar roamed the streets. SEE ALSO: We're sorry, but someone baked a cake with ketchup in it On the night of Sept. 7, an allegedly drunk woman in Washington D.C. helped herself to three French fries that weren't hers, reports Fox 5. During the incident at Italian Kitchen on U, a police … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » CA's API Management Update Includes Support for Docker
CA Technologies (CA) has added new capabilities to its API management portfolio in an effort to increase development speed.
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Popular Science » The Rare Metals Age Is Here, And China Is Leading It
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Slashdot » Unredacted User Manuals Of Stingray Device Show How Accessible Surveillance Is
The Intercept has today published 200-page documents revealing details about Harris Corp's Stingray surveillance device, which has been one of the closely guarded secrets in law enforcement for more than 15 years. The firm, in collaboration with police clients across the U.S. have "fought" to keep information about the mobile phone-monitoring boxes from the public against which they are used. … [Link]
Mashable » Category 5 Super Typhoon Meranti is strongest storm of 2016 season
Churning the waters of the Northwest Pacific is the strongest tropical cyclone of the 2016 Northern Hemisphere season: Super Typhoon Meranti. It is the fourth Category 5 storm on Earth this year, which is close to the annual average of between four and five such storms. Super Typhoon Meranti, which according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center had maximum sustained winds … [Link]
Mashable » These photos of Aaron Rodgers look like freaking 'Madden' screenshots
Aaron Rodgers routinely conjures magical NFL moments that look more like Madden highlights than things that would actually happen in, you know, real life. Here, however, we have photographic proof that the Green Bay Packers quarterback might actually be a video game. SEE ALSO: If you're outraged about Brock Turner, you need to learn about Brian Banks Check out the below … [Link]
Mashable » Even newspaper ads aren't declining as fast as desktop ads
The next two years will not be kind to the now rapidly declining desktop ad industry, according to a new report from a leading prognosticator. Zenith, owned by French media buying firm Publicis Media, predicts that spending on smartphone ads will eclipse their desktop counterparts much sooner than anticipated — possibly as soon as next year — as people do more … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrities release powerful video to support #WithRefugees campaign
Celebrities are taking a public stance to support the #WithRefugees campaign. On Monday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) released a video featuring several actors including Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley, Kit Harington and Jesse Eisenberg, performing a powerful spoken word poem entitled, "What They Took With Them." The video, posted on Facebook, aims to call attention to the more … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Gordon just released her first solo single, and it's a monster
After three decades as an icon of experimental rock, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon is finally releasing solo music under her own name, and she isn't messing around. Gordon explained the inspiration for "Murdered Out" on YouTube — the aesthetic of black spray paint being used to destroy corporate symbols is actually becoming part of mainstream culture now. "Like a black … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: What Are Your Favorite Technology Books and Novels?
It can be a nonfiction book, or a fictional narrative where technology plays a key role. I recently started to read 'The Rise of the Robots' by Martin Ford. It talks about how robots are threatening mass unemployment more than they ever did before. I also found Andrew Blum's 'Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet' quite insightful. … [Link]
Popular Science » Musk Says New Tesla Autopilot Update Would Have Saved Driver's Life
Cars A software upgrade means a better picture of the world around the vehicle Tesla's autopilot system is going to be making better use of the hardware thanks to a new update. The software will use existing radar hardware to form a more complete… [Link]
Popular Science » 'Bionic Olympics' Bring Cyborg Technology To Competition
Technology A futuristic approach to the games Next month more than fifty teams from around the world will meet near Zurich, Switzerland, to take part in the world’s first ever Cybathlon. [Link]
Mashable » Good news, earthlings! David's Bowie's final studio recordings will be released
David Bowie's stellar discography is about to have three new gems — Bowie's final studio recordings will be released on Lazarus Cast Recordings on Oct. 21. Bowie composed the music and lyrics for Lazarus, a musical that debuted in New York City in late 2015 and ran until Jan. 20, 2016. The cast, including Michael C. Hall and Cristina Milioti, recorded … [Link]
Mashable » The most tragic president in history
Editor’s note: This is the 31st entry in the writer's project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents in the year prior to Election Day 2016. Follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and the 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. It has taken me nearly six weeks to write about Charles Rappleye's Herbert Hoover in the White House. … [Link]
Mashable » Famous faces recite poem about refugee crisis in powerful video
Cate Blanchett, who is a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, is joined by other actors in reciting a poem about what basic items refugees take when they are forced to flee their home. The poem, entitled "What They Took With Them" was written by Jenifer Toksvig and is inspired by real testimonies from refugees. The powerful video is part of a larger UNHCR … [Link]
Mashable » NFL lineman catches 220-pound teammate in endzone after TD
You have to be very, very strong to snatch an airborne, 220-pound man out of low-level orbit. Yet that's exactly what Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Peters did Sunday in one of the more remarkable NFL fluke moments you'll ever see. SEE ALSO: Kaepernick critic Roger Goodell is literally a Senator's son Eagles running back Ryan Mathews was tripped up near … [Link]
Mashable » Nothing will stop badass mailman from delivering the mail
While it's been easy to knock on the United States Postal Service in the last few years, the men and women who brave the weather to deliver our mail don't always get the credit they deserve. The USPS has an unofficial motto, which is inscripted in the James Farley Post Office. It reads: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor … [Link]
Popular Science » Solar-Powered Boat Preps For Around-The-World Trip
Energy From the creators of Solar Impulse Energy Observer is a ship just months from becoming the first green boat to hit the waves. When it does, it will change the way we think about sea transit. [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen defend North West's passion for fashion
North West will probably be creating clothing for all of us sooner rather than later, but until then, she's dabbling in design with her own outfits. Kim Kardashian recently explained that her daughter picks out the fabrics for her outfits (North only wears couture). When the Twitter hate rolled in after that revelation, she came to North's defense and shut the … [Link]
Popular Science » Welcome to the Rare Metal Age
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News The commodity crunch that could turn the tables on clean energy The technologies that beat climate change will be forged from a handful of rare minerals sprinkled across some of the most remote places on Earth. [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Pushes FCC To Crack Down On Data Caps
Netflix hates data caps. The on-demand movies and TV shows service has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to declare that home internet data caps are unreasonable and that they limit customers' ability to watch online video. From an article on DSLReports:Netflix has long has an adversarial relationship with ISPs, and often for good reason. Usage caps on fixed-line networks … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch David Ortiz Eat Jerky Off A Gimmick Drone
Aviation “Jerkybot” is a flying ad Gimmick drone carries jerky… [Link]
Mashable » K-pop star nails world's most flawless hair flip by shooting an arrow
If you thought Katniss Everdeen was as fierce as an archer could get, think again. Chou "Tzuyu" Tzu-yu of the Korean pop band Twice shot an arrow in the most beautiful, effervescent, on fleek way during a sporting competition. Seriously, we could not have imagined this. SEE ALSO: Student's senior portrait is seriously on fleek thanks to his genius trick Twitter … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First glimpse of a black hole being born from a star’s remains
Hubble has caught a red supergiant star flaring up and disappearing – probably because it was transformed into a black hole [Link]
Mashable » This 'sniffer plane' is how the U.S. monitors North Korea's nuclear tests
North Korea conducted yet another nuclear test on Sept. 8, and it was seemingly the country's most powerful yet. Registering some 10 kilotons, according to reports from South Korea, the blast was apparently twice as powerful as the last test in January. Both are significant increases in explosive power from the first North Korean test in October 2006, which U.S. intelligence … [Link]
Mashable » 'Saturday Night Live' adds three new cast members
With Saturday Night Live losing power players and bringing on new writers into 30 Rock, Lorne Michaels' comedy creation was bound to welcome some new blood. NBC confirmed on Monday that SNL's upcoming 42nd season will be the first for new cast members Mikey Day, Alex Moffat and Melissa Villaseñor. SEE ALSO: Feel free to laugh at these 'SNL' stars breaking … [Link]
Mashable » Intense video shows the moment a diver was attacked by a great white shark
The last thing you want to see when diving in the ocean is a great white shark nibbling at your toes. College student Tyler McQuillen was diving off the coast of Santa Barbara on Sept. 1 when he was suddenly hit from behind. Initially, he explains in the video description, he thought his friend was playing a prank, but he … [Link]
Mashable » Jeff Bezos just revealed his plans for Blue Origin's biggest rocket yet
Say hello to Jeff Bezos' newest addition to Blue Origin's family of rockets: the New Glenn. Named for John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, the two-stage New Glenn rocket is designed to be Blue Origin's first orbital-class launcher, expected to bring heavy payloads, such as satellites, and eventually people to orbit from a launch site in Florida. "We plan … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Deaths from 9/11-related illness are set to exceed initial toll
Trebling since 2014 in cancers linked to debris from the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001 could push “aftermath” deaths beyond 3000 within five years [Link]
Slashdot » Nvidia's New GeForce Experience 3.0 Requires Mandatory Registration
An anonymous reader writes: With the newly released GeForce Experience 3.0 software, Nvidia might irk some users. While you will still be able to download the drivers from their web site sans registration, You will now be required to register in order to use the GeForce Experience software While the Experience software does add some powerful streaming features for games … [Link]
Mashable » Ninjas in Pyjamas is the first-ever 'CS:GO' team to win a big event with a substitute
No Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team in history has won a premiere event with a stand-in player until Ninjas in Pyjamas took first place at StarSeries Season 2 on Sunday. SEE ALSO: 5 upcoming esports tournaments we can't wait to check out Ninjas in Pyjamas defeated G2 Esports in the StarSeries finals with Maikelele substituting for Pyth, who is out with an … [Link]
Mashable » Police help 9-year-old with cerebral palsy fulfill his bucket list
Wheelchair-bound Sidney Cook didn't think he could reach Australia's Cape York, his dream destination. But thanks to local police, who heard about his wish, he was able to make the trip. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Australia, Police Officer, and Real Time [Link]
Mashable » North Korea makes rare admission of struggle after flood damage
North Korea told the world on Sunday that floods had devastated northern regions of the country, a rare public admission that the nation is struggling to cope with an internal struggle. In an English-language update on the website of the country's official state media outlet, the government wrote that the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea had recently sent … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fast & Furious' with toy cars is miniature movie magic
The Fast and the Furious popularized underground racing, drifting and Paul Walker's hairHomemade Movies has included all this and more in our ambitious recreation of the final race between Dominic (Vin Diesel) and Brian (Paul Walker) from the original film. This is also what happen's when adults play with Matchbox cars, toy trains and a miniature set that makes even … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's Response To Diversity Criticism: 'We Had a Canadian' Onstage at iPhone 7 Event
Mic published a report last week in which it criticized the gender divide at Apple's last two iPhone events. The reporter noted that at iPhone 7 event, women spoke for roughly eight minutes at stage compared to men, who spoke for 99. Furthermore, most of the women and people of color who appeared onstage weren't Apple representatives. An Apple spokesperson, … [Link]
Popular Science » August Ties July For Hottest Month Ever
Environment Still breaking records Guys, this isn't funny anymore. It never really was, except in a really dark way, but this is a new low. Or, really, a new high. [Link]
Popular Science » New Evidence Shows The Moon Formed From Melted Bits Of Earth
Science Gathering info from a rocky collision course Scientists are still not sure how the moon came to be, but a new analysis suggests it came from an Earth-shattering collision. [Link]
Popular Science » This Drone Has Arms
Aviation To help with unusual deliveries (not snatching babies) While Prodrone eagerly trumpets the 5-axis robotic arms as being capable of a laundry list of tasks ("to attach or join things; to cut cables; to turn dials; to flick… [Link]
Popular Science » A New Documentary Takes Us Inside Colorful, Dynamic Worlds
Science Wild horses, Serengeti families, dramatic celebrations and more Forces of Nature, a PBS and BBC co-production, premieres Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. ET. [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny: Rise of Iron' opens with a fight against a familiar foe
Destiny: Rise of Iron opens with your Guardian scaling a snowy mountain as you fight to re-take Felwinter's Peak, the new social space and site of the Iron Temple, from the Fallen. You're there on Lord Saladin's orders. Felwinter. Iron Temple. Saladin. To Destiny fans, these are long-familiar names that Rise of Iron promises to flesh out. The add-on explores … [Link]
Mashable » The new Strike in 'Destiny: Rise of Iron' has an unkillable boss
"The Wretched Eye" is the one and only new Strike in Destiny: Rise of Iron. If you're reading this now, it's also your first look at the add-on's new Plaguelands setting. The Strike tasks fireteams with venturing into the murky depths of the Plaguelands, where a high priest from the House of Devils — the Fallen sub-faction responsible for unleashing … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rise of Iron' remixes the very first Strike in 'Destiny'
Destiny: Rise of Iron returns to the Devil's Lair, home of Sepiks Prime. For many fans of Destiny, The Devil's Lair is the first cooperative Strike mission they ever played. Strikes are meant to provide a stiffer challenge than the game's story missions, with mini-boss and boss fights that often hinge on some kind of trick or unique mechanic. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu Torrent Removed From Google Due To DMCA Complaint
Reader LichtSpektren shares a report from OMG Ubuntu: Cited in a DMCA takedown request filed against Google on behalf of Paramount Pictures is an innocuous link to a 32-bit alternate install image Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS. The takedown request seeks to remove links to a number of torrent URLS that are alleged to infringe on Paramount movie Transformers: Age of Extinction. … [Link]
Mashable » 9 intersectional feminist podcasts to fill your commute
When you think of people recording a podcast, two white dudes with thick-rimmed glasses and button down shirts huddling over a microphone probably come to mind. But it's 2016, and one of the best parts of the internet is that it's a vessel for celebrating diversity, and there are numerous podcasts that celebrate intersectional feminism. If you want to get hype … [Link]
Mashable » Earth just had its hottest August on record, NASA finds
August 2016 was the warmest such month on record, according to preliminary data released by NASA on Monday. This further ensures that the year will beat 2015 for the dubious title of the warmest year on record. The temperature record also means that those in the Northern Hemisphere can say they just lived through the hottest summer on Earth, while residents … [Link]
Popular Science » Curiosity Sends Back Some Final Photos Of Martian Buttes
Space Now, on up Mount Sharp The Curiosity rover is saying goodbye to it's most recent Martian home away from home, and it took a few snapshots to remember the occasion. [Link]
Popular Science » A Helmet Inspired By Woodpeckers Could Save Football Players From Concussions
Science High school student builds protective gear that compensates for impacts Inspired by Woodpeckers, This Helmet Could Save Football Players from Concussions… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Blue Origin unveils big new rocket that will put humans in orbit
The firm, headed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is planning at least two new rockets more powerful than any in current use – but SpaceX may beat them to it [Link]
New Scientist – News » Full and new moons linked to timing of largest, deadliest quakes
The tides may have an effect on Earth’s crust, adding stress to earthquake faults and causing larger quakes around the times of the full and new moon [Link]
Slashdot » Jeff Bezos Unveils the Design of Blue Origin's Future Orbital Rocket — New Glenn
Earlier this year, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin said he would unveil details about his company's orbital rocket sometime "later this year." He is now delivering on the promise. Bezos has released some preliminary details about the "New Glenn" rocket which employs seven of the company's new generation BE-4 rocket engines. The rocket, named after the first American … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Oceans given boost as nations agree to protect a third worldwide
But the deal is not legally binding, and opposition from some big countries to the idea could make it largely symbolic [Link]
Mashable » 400 students showed up to sing to their teacher battling cancer
A little act of kindness can go a long way. 400 students and school faculty at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, showed up at their teacher, Ben Ellis', house to sing him hymns and religious songs as he is house-bound and battling cancer. SEE ALSO: High School pays beautiful tribute to cheerleader diagnosed with leukemia According to Leslie Ponder, who … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Placenta’s alarm clock signals when it’s time for birth to begin
Slowing the timer, or speeding it up, could provide a way to avoid potentially dangerous premature and late births, which cause millions of deaths globally [Link]
Mashable » Shaq hilariously fails to recreate Teyana Taylor's dance moves from 'Fade'
Is there anything Shaquille O'Neal can't do? The basketball legend took a break from 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame celebrations and uploaded a video of himself trying to recreate the moves from Kanye West's "Fade" music video. SEE ALSO: Shaq, Yao and Iverson: The 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame class makes me feel old Feeling faded #remixchallenge can anyone beat this … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Michel Phelps' all-American 'Lose Yourself' lip sync performance
Michael Phelps is making the most of retirement. The most decorated Olympian in history faced off against Olivia Munn on Sunday's Lip Sync Battle with an extremely earnest rendition of Eminem's "Lose Yourself." His performance was all in the details, from the massive American flag to the enormous background projections of Phelps' face. We'd expect nothing less. NSFL: Salivary stones … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees cover house in 93 miles of pink yarn as a symbol of hope
“Our Pink House" is an installation by artist Olek. It's dedicated to people forced to flee their homes due to conflict. Olek worked with female refugees from Syria and Ukraine to create over 90 miles of crochet used to entirely cover two houses in Sweden and Finland. Olek says working with those women was both inspiring and empowering and she hoped … [Link]
Mashable » NSFL: Salivary stones are even more disgusting than popping pimples
If you've ever found yourself watching YouTube clips from Dr. Pimple Popper until 3 a.m. for absolutely no reason, this clip is for you. YouTuber Brandon Douglas recently ejected a salivary stone from his salivary duct, filmed the horrifying incident and uploaded it, much to the horror of nearly every single person that has since watched it. According to WebMD, … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung shares tumble in response to Galaxy Note7 warnings
Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 phones are taking a serious toll on the company's share price. Samsung's shares had dropped more than 6 percent on Monday, opening the week sharply lower following following dozens of reports of Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones exploding. The issue was serious enough to warrant a warning from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which advised Note7 owners … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Human sperm grown in a lab for the first time, claims study
Human sperm has been made in the lab for the first time – maybe. A French team made the claim in a peer-reviewed study, but rival groups remain sceptical [Link]
Mashable » Inspirational photo shows the real dedication of working moms
Dr. Megan Meier, an eight-month pregnant sports medicine and dance medicine physician in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, suddenly found herself without childcare just before the opening game of football season. So, she strapped her 3-year-old on her back and hit the football field. SEE ALSO: Artist and mom of twins harmoniously pairs working and breastfeeding Meier, the doctor for the Putnam City … [Link]
Mashable » Former Prime Minister David Cameron quits politics, Twitter erupts with jokes
LONDON — Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he's stepping down as an MP and, unsurprisingly, people have already started cracking jokes on Twitter. It's been a turbulent couple of years for Cameron. After leading the Conservative Party to victory in the 2015 general election, he then (unintentionally) led the UK to leave the European Union in the 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook shares stunning iPhone 7 Plus photos taken by pro photographers
Just how good are the iPhone 7 Plus' dual rear cameras? Good enough for Sports Illustrated and ESPN photographers to shoot with and proudly publish online. On Sunday, Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted out a link to Sports Illustrated with photos of the Titans vs. Vikings NFL game taken by the publication's photographer David. E. Klutho. SEE ALSO: The iPhone 7 … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Paying Taxes Is a Lot Better Than Phony Corporate Courage, Apple'
theodp writes: Every fall," writes The Intercept's Sam Biddle, "internet and its resident tech mumblers congregate for The Apple Event, a quasi-pagan streaming-video rite in which Tim Cook boasts of just how much money his company is making (a lot) and just how much good it's introducing to the world (this typically involves a new iPhone). This is merely annoying … [Link]
Mashable » Two girls immediately regret trying the hottest pepper in the world
Even if you enjoy spicy foods, nothing will prepare you for the Carolina Reaper. Ranked as the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records, the pepper is unlike anything you've ever tasted and anyone who dares to try it will likely find themselves in a world of pain and temporary suffering. YouTuber Lizzy Wurst and … [Link]
Mashable » The moon formed from a vaporizing collision involving the Earth, study finds
Scientists have gone back and forth about explanations for the moon's formation for decades, with the general consensus being that it formed during some type of cosmic collision between Earth and a Mars-sized space object about 4.5 billion years ago. However, the exact type of impact continues to be hotly debated. Was it a slow, grazing swipe of Earth, or a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Magic cake' is taking over the dessert world
Magic cake might sound like something you can only eat in Middle Earth or whilst joining Mr. Tumnus for tea in Narnia. However, we muggles are the ones who invented and are spreading the gospel of this multi-layered cake that is taking the internet by storm. SEE ALSO: Frosting-stuffed croissants are this year's Cronut Magic cake is made with standard cake … [Link]
Mashable » 'YOLO!' Oxford English Dictionary lives life on the edge with new entries
LONDON — Text-speak-phobe Prince Charles may well bristle at the idea (or maybe he'll embrace the word now it's been normalised), but "YOLO" has made it into the Oxford English Dictionary. In its latest update of new words deemed to be in such widespread usage as to be dictionary-worthy, it stiffly defines the acronym for "you only live once" as "used … [Link]
Mashable » Genius creates iMessage extension to bring more lyrics to your messages
Genius, the online network of song lyrics and annotation platform, is launching a new way to share music. Coinciding with the release of Apple's iOS 10 that opens up iMessage to more third-party developers, Genius has created an app extension for lyric sharing. Starting Tuesday, iPhone users can create and share lyrics cards within messages once they download the Genius extension … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram is rolling out its tool to filter offensive comments to all users
As predicted, Instagram is rolling out a comment filter to all Instagram users. While the disappearance of literally thousands of snake emoji from Taylor Swift's Instagram account prompted speculation about such a tool in July, the social media company is now offering comment moderation to everyone via a customizable keyword filter. In addition to existing options that let users block accounts, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook automatically turns man's near-fatal car crash into a happy slideshow
You try, Facebook. You really do. The social media network unleashed a new feature to its mobile app in June which automatically turns your photos into a slideshow video, complete with music and silly graphics. But like other Facebook bots, the feature lacks sensitivity, such as its Year in Review feature that stirred up some bad memories for some of … [Link]
Mashable » Paralympic athlete shares epic video from centre court straight after win
LONDON — Ever wondered what the atmosphere is like for Paralympic athletes who've just won an event? Well wonder no more. SEE ALSO: 7 badass Paralympic events that you really need to watch After a win put British athletes Gordon Reid and his partner Alfie Hewett through to the quarter finals of the wheelchair tennis men's doubles, Reid shared the following … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Fixes Bugs in Skype for Linux
After neglecting Linux's Skype client for years, Microsoft released a new app of Skype for Linux in July, giving comfort to millions of users. The app, however, had a fair share of bugs. Microsoft today has updated the app to iron out those bugs, and introduced a handful of interesting options. An anonymous reader writes: There were plenty of users … [Link]
Mashable » Kitten gets stuck in a tube and a Photoshop battle
As everyone knows, the upside to being a kitten stuck in a tube is the glorious Photoshop battle awaiting you once you get out of it. And as is the tradition, when a photographer took a picture of a kitten peeping its tiny face and glowing eyes into a tube and uploaded it to Reddit, a great Photoshop battle began. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé helped two of her concert dancers get engaged on stage
There's a wise old proverb that a Beyoncé Knowles once uttered: "If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it." At a concert in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sept. 10, Queen Bey helped a dancer and her partner bring those lines to life in an epic mid-performance wedding proposal. After getting in formation for the first … [Link]
Popular Science » Boston Dynamics' Robot Balances On One Foot
Technology The toddler stage of robotics Bipedal robot balances… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Knowing this is clickbait won’t stop you from clicking it
Subtle nudges to alter our behaviour still work if we're told about them beforehand, making us donate more to charity and eat healthier food [Link]
New Scientist – News » Kuwait’s mass DNA database is a huge attack on genetic privacy
The Gulf state will soon be the first nation to force all residents and visitors to hand over DNA, risking its reputation and more, warns geneticist Olaf Rieß [Link]
Mashable » You'll soon be able to charge your phone on London's new electric buses
LONDON — Journeying home when your phone is about to die is a commuter's nightmare. What about that podcast you were so looking forward to? What about Lady Gaga's new single? All these possibilities are shattered. SEE ALSO: There's a new Tube map to help you get your steps up Until now. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has come to the … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the groups heading into 'League of Legends' Worlds 2016
Groups have been drawn for the first leg of the 2016 League of Legends World Championship, which kicks off with round robins at the end of September. SEE ALSO: The complicated 'League of Legends' brackets, explained The 16 qualifying teams have been split into four groups of four based on their seeding from regional spring and summer seasons. Only the top … [Link]
Popular Science » Facial Recognition Will Make Zoning Out In Class Harder
Technology A Chinese lecturer is using the technology to see when students get bored Sitting through a boring class has always been a struggle, but now it might be harder to go unnoticed as you zone out. A Chinese lecturer has created a facial… [Link]
Mashable » Exploding Samsung Galaxy Note7 reportedly injures young boy
Samsung’s exploding phone crisis is getting worse. A 6-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday after a Galaxy Note7 caught fire in his hands, according to a report in the New York Post. SEE ALSO: Guess what? Any phone could explode, not just Samsung's Galaxy Note7. "The child was watching videos on the phone when … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Says Tesla New Autopilot Features Would Have Prevented Recent Death
An anonymous reader writes:Tesla Motors Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Sunday the automaker was updating its semi-autonomous driving system Autopilot with new limits on hands-off driving and other improvements that likely would have prevented a fatality in May. Musk said the update, which will be available within a week or two through an "over-the-air" software update, would rely foremost … [Link]
Mashable » Anita Sarkeesian and the defiant women who shaped history
Despite experiencing years of online harassment, Anita Sarkeesian isn't about to quit now. She knows her calling. Sarkeesian, a YouTube personality famous for her deconstruction of gender stereotypes in video games, just launched a new video series that challenges how women are portrayed in history. SEE ALSO: Sex, lies and YouTube: The predatory side of internet fame "Ordinary Women: Daring to … [Link]
Popular Science » Jeff Bezos's New Rocket Will Be Bigger Than Elon Musk's
Space But size isn't everything In an email today, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos revealed plans for a new rocket series named New Glenn. Named after the first American to orbit Earth, New Glenn is… [Link]
Mashable » This ladder is just running away like a coward
Some ladders can't handle life's responsibilities. We're not sure what went wrong in this ladder's life. Perhaps the pressure of too many people climbing it, or always feeling used and doing a thankless job has become too much. SEE ALSO: Here's what happens when you melt a TV with a blowtorch, if you were curious Regardless, the ladder seems to think … [Link]
Popular Science » Teaching Machines To Drive With Grand Theft Auto
Technology MIT uses GTA to teach AI MIT is turning to an ironic source for help in teaching machine learning programs about how to drive: the chaotic vigilante driving game Grand Theft Auto. [Link]
Popular Science » MIT Made A Camera That Can Judge (And Read) A Book By Its Cover
Technology Radiation and spectral analysis can differentiate pages, see ink on pages. You may not be able to judge a book by its cover, but MIT can. They've created a new computational imaging camera that can literally read books without opening them. [Link]
Mashable » 'The Last Guardian' delayed again, but not for too long
The Last Guardian won't be making its Oct. 25 release, but it's still coming out in 2016. Sony has set a new release date of Dec. 6, citing the need for more time to squash bugs. It's tough news for a game that was announced almost 10 years ago, at E3 2007The Last Guardian was originally meant to release on PlayStation … [Link]
Mashable » No one has ever been as happy as this pug getting belly scratches
This is what bliss looks like. BarkBox hosted a Facebook Live featuring a very lucky pug named Noodles, who received belly scratches from not one, but three, wooden back scratchers. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Pugs' may be the only thing better than 'Stranger Things' Everyone should feel the pure happiness that Noodles feels. Noodles and his owner are also well-known across the … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump just proposed a radical change to the debates
The first presidential debate of the 2016 race is exactly two weeks away, and Donald Trump is already getting punchy. The Republican presidential nominee said during an interview on CNBC on Monday that the debate will be "rigged" and proposed that the event be held without moderators. Trump will face off against Hillary Clinton on Sept. 26 in the first of … [Link]
Mashable » Eight considerate baby hedgehogs share a delicious meal together
If these little hedgehogs know one thing, it's that sharing is caring. The eight baby animals were rescued by Jakub Sokalski, in Poland, after their mother had been run over by a car. Solaski nursed the animals back to health, which included some tasty meals that they all ate together. Sokalski told Buzzfeed that the hedgehogs were recently released back … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump just gave an unexpected response to Hillary's pneumonia diagnosis
The Hillary health saga continues, and Donald Trump has surprisingly changed his tone. After Hillary Clinton left the 9/11 ceremony early on Sunday after reportedly becoming overheated, her campaign stated that the Democratic presidential candidate had been diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday. Following this announcement, many anticipated a brutal response from Republican critics, especially Donald Trump, who in the past, has … [Link]
Mashable » This Tube station now has pictures of cats instead of ads
LONDON — What would you rather look at on your commute to work? Adverts for a variety of upcoming books, films, products and theatre productions? Or just a hell of a lot of smiley cats? Correctly guessing that most people would go with option two, the Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (CATs) crowdfunded a dream to replace as many London underground ads … [Link]
Mashable » Soccer-loving koala runs onto field during a match
There's no beating the team with a koala on its defense. In Queensland, Australia, Maneena Roberts caught a video of a koala running onto the field during a soccer match with the Noosa Lions Football Club. Sadly, the adorable footballer wasn't allowed to stay and play. Spice Girl Mel B joins James Corden for a gloriously awkward game of live … [Link]
Mashable » Burger King announces Cheetos Chicken Fries because why not?
Burger King and Cheetos' partnership is only getting stronger and weirder. Their latest concoction? Cheetos Chicken Fries, arriving in participating restaurants Sept. 14. The cheesy chicken strips are a twist on Burger King's popular Chicken Fries, but with crispy Cheetos-flavored breading. SEE ALSO: Sparkling new spa opens in . . . Burger King 
Image: burger kingWhile the Cheetos Chicken Fries sound … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Shares Curiosity's New Mars Photos
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: "Curiosity is making us giddy by showing us some of the most amazing vistas we have ever seen on Mars," reports NASA. On the web site for their Mars Science Lab, they're sharing mission updates, but also all the raw photos as they're transmitted back by their Curiosity rover, which is travelling up a Martian … [Link]
Mashable » Man buys woman a drink, texts her awkward request weeks later
LONDON — Whenever you swap numbers with a stranger, there's always the chance you might get a message that's a bit… well, unexpected. SEE ALSO: London woman perfectly shuts down Tinder date who wanted his £3.50 back This is Abby Fenton, a university student from Barnsley, UK. 😇 pic.twitter.com/v74xoHY8V4 — Abby (@abbyfent17) September 8, 2016 Fenton recently went on a night … [Link]
New Scientist – News » AI can join the fight back against the post-truth world
Facts are a debased currency in public debate. Technology can drive the pushback by calling out powerful people who peddle flawed arguments [Link]
Mashable » 'Blair Witch' is a missed opportunity that gets lost in the woods
TORONTO — In 1999, The Blair Witch Project breathed new life into both the horror genre and the indie scene by inventing the found-footage subgenre, which is now on its last legs following six Paranormal Activity movies. The following year, the awkwardly titled sequel, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, followed its own path in ditching the troublesome format, but it … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Site Reliability Engineering – $19.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Site Reliability Engineering" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-09-13 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Why 500 Domino's stores in India are turning vegetarian next month
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in India, plan in accordance with local religious sentiments. Domino’s Pizza seems to be getting it. SEE ALSO: Domino's India's burger pizza is the fast food mashup of your dreams About 500 Domino's Pizza outlets will not serve non-vegetarian products across north, central, and parts of west India for nine days next … [Link]
Mashable » Spice Girl Mel B joins James Corden for a gloriously awkward game of live Tinder
Tinder dating is already pretty awkward in its regular, online form — and when you recreate it in front of a live audience, things don't get any less squeamish. For a segment on his Late Late Show, James Corden brought audience member Alex up on stage to join him for a round of his on-running "Live Tinder game," with the … [Link]
Mashable » The disappearing dots on this image are driving the internet insane
There’s a new optical illusion on the block, and it's a good one. Take a look at the image above. Take as much time as you want. It looks as though there's one, maybe two dots at the intersections of the diagonal gray lines, but the dots are constantly moving, right? The dots are not moving: it's a static image and … [Link]
Mashable » How one software startup made it by doing everything backwards
It’s rare for a startup to go public almost within one year of being founded. But then again, how many startups do you know from Wellington, New Zealand? Xero makes cloud-based accounting software for small business and they bucked the Silicon Valley roadmap by not waiting to "fully mature" before listing on the stock exchange. "We've done everything backwards," its ebullient … [Link]
Mashable » That huge new Banksy exhibition? It doesn't have the artist's consent at all
It’s the largest exhibition of Banksy works ever to visit Australia, but there's a good chance the world famous street artist might not be cool with it. The Art of Banksy is a retrospective curated by the artist's former agent, Steve Lazarides, who had a mysterious falling out with the elusive graffiti legend sometime ago. SEE ALSO: One of those naked … [Link]
Mashable » Solange pens a stirring essay on being black in 'white spaces'
Singer Solange Knowles has published a powerful essay on her site, about the frequent discomfort people of colour feel when their behaviour is "othered" in public. The piece was inspired by an incident at a New Orleans Kraftwerk concert, at which she says "four older white women" yelled at her to "sit down" while she was dancing and eventually threw a … [Link]
Mashable » India too bans use of Samsung's Galaxy Note7 on flights
India has joined the United States, Australia, Singapore and others in prohibiting the use of Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 on its airlines. SEE ALSO: Samsung Note7 owners told to stop using their phones and recall is imminent India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that travellers in the country should stop using the Note7 in flights. It further advised passengers to not … [Link]
Mashable » Para-triathlete wins gold in Rio, giving her guide the birthday ever
Paralympian Katie Kelly claimed a gold medal for Australia at Rio, alongside her guide, fellow medal-winning Olympian, Michellie Jones. SEE ALSO: How an iPhone is helping a blind athlete prepare for the Rio Games Para-triathlete Kelly lives with Usher syndrome, meaning that she suffers from minimal hearing and low vision and as such, she competes with a partner — and Jones … [Link]
Slashdot » Firefox 49 Postponed One Week Due To Unexpected Bugs
An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes Softpedia: Mozilla has announced this week that it is delaying the release of Firefox 49 for one week to address two unexpected bugs. Firefox 49, which was set for release on Tuesday, September 13, will now launch the following Tuesday, on September 20… Firefox 49 is an important release in Mozilla's grand scheme of things … [Link]
Mashable » Countries call for end to domestic ivory trade as elephants disappear
A new resolution to ban all domestic ivory sales has been passed by a global group of conservationists and governments. The measure, adopted Saturday at a major summit in Hawaii, aims to curb the illegal killing of elephants, whose numbers are rapidly dwindling as poachers slaughter them for their tusks and humans encroach on elephants' natural habitats. "Elephants have had enough … [Link]
Mashable » A love letter to the glorious 'Bart vs. Australia' episode of 'The Simpsons'
There were some Australians who were unimpressed by The Simpsons' "Bart vs. Australia" episode back in 1995. "All they did was make Australia look like a bunch of loonies with Cockney voices," according to one viewer named Stephen Thomas, in a letter to The Age. "It's not funny that our crops are being eaten by cane toads and Australians have better … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2333: Samsung's recall is off to a flying start!
It’s the o-o-only way to fly with Note 7! [Link]
Mashable » Watch: 'Bowie' the koala with different coloured eyes gets released
Bowie, the koala with striking eyes that set the internet's cold heart ablaze, has been released back into the wild after a few months of rehabilitation. SEE ALSO: Fame: 'Bowie' the koala attracts fans with rare blue and brown eyes Bowie caught the world's attention when she was first brought into care after being hit by a car. Her condition, called … [Link]
Mashable » This Taco Belle gown is exactly what you need to feel like a princess
Only true royals know the opulence of drive-thrus, Doritos tacos and the legendary "fourth meals," so, of course, they need to dress for the occasion. This stunning Beauty and the Beast and taco-inspired gown, created by artist and costumer Olivia Mears, is just the right fit for hungry royalty. SEE ALSO: Cowboy wrongly feels no shame about riding a horse into … [Link]
Mashable » From RuPaul to 'Archer,' the full list of Creative Arts Emmys winners
LOS ANGELES — Netflix's Making a Murderer and Fox's Grease Live dominated the second night of the Creative Arts Emmys, each nabbing four wins in their respective categories. The roughly two-hour-long awards show — which for the first time was divided into two nights — highlights entertainment industry folks who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes. It's like "the junior prom" of the TV … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Will Open 100 Retail Stores
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: Amazon plans to open "as many as 100" retail stores in shopping malls by the end of next year, according to Business Insider. The 300- to 500-square-foot stores will sell familiar Amazon hardware products like Kindles and Fire TV, "but the broader goal is to drive more traffic to Amazon's online store, as these devices … [Link]
Mashable » Actors put their own homemade spin on this classic 'Die Hard' scene
CineFix’s Homemade Movies takes on the epic scene when Hans Gruber falls to his death in Die Hard. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Die Hard, Alan Rickman, Bruce Willis, and Cinefix
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Mashable » Atlas robot adds high-wire balancing to its list of human tricks
A new video of the Atlas humanoid robot offers more proof that one day soon we'll have natural-looking robots swaggering down our streets, and we'll just have to deal with it. In the video, posted just days ago, we see the robot, created by Boston Dynamics, balancing itself on a 2-centimeter wide strip of plywood, arms flailing about for balance … [Link]
Mashable » AOL's 'Park Bench With Steve Buscemi' picks up Emmy
LOS ANGELES — AOL's Park Bench With Steve Buscemi won an Emmy for Best Short-form Variety Series on Sunday, beating titles from fellow digital players Funny Or Die, Maker Studios and Defy Media's ScreenJunkies. Winner of Short Form Variety Series at #EmmysArts is Park Bench With Steve Buscemi, @aoloriginals/@aol pic.twitter.com/38FBFOjo9M — Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 12, 2016 AOL, which Verizon acquired … [Link]
Mashable » Giant inflatable baby on a ceiling is a modern take on the Sistine Chapel
If you find yourself in Melbourne, Australia you may want to check out the 36-foot inflatable baby hanging from the roof of the city's Atrium building at Federation Square. SEE ALSO: Artist and mom of twins harmoniously pairs working and breastfeeding Called "HUMAN MOBILE" the 50 kilogram (110 pound) installation is the work of artist Felipe Reynolds and aims to capture … [Link]
Mashable » Wikileaks retracts Twitter poll speculating about Clinton's health
Wikileaks, the organization that publishes classified and leaked materials and prides itself on transparency, has walked back a Twitter poll in which it speculated about what may have made Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton nearly faint on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Clinton camp reveals pneumonia diagnosis after 9/11 event health scare The poll was posted on Sunday after the incident but before, … [Link]
Mashable » Infamous sporting legend Shane Warne gets his own line of emoji
It’s about bloody time the bad boy of Australian cricket and inspiration behind many'a meme, Shane Warne, was immortalised in emoji. The one-and-only king of spin is getting "WarnieMojis," which he announced on Twitter Sunday evening. SEE ALSO: High school boy trolls newspaper by dedicating quiz win to Harambe The emojis aren't available yet, but will be launching in the "next … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's 'Making a Murderer' filmmaking duo win big at Creative Arts Emmys
LOS ANGELES — Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos took home four Emmys on Sunday for their highly popular Netflix docu-series Making a Murderer. The show became a must-binge show after viewers became invested in its subject: Steven Avery. It takes place two years after new DNA evidence exonerated him in a 1985 rape case, but not before he served 18 … [Link]
Slashdot » A Very Detailed Dissection of a Frame From DOOM
DOOM 2016 "cleverly re-uses old data computed in the previous frames…1331 draw calls, 132 textures and 50 render targets," according to a new article which takes a very detailed look at the process of rendering one 16-millisecond frame. An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: The game released earlier this year uses the Vulkan API to push graphics quality and performance at … [Link]
Mashable » Stars of 'Thor' plug the 'world's best film festival' you've never heard of
Once again the cast of Thor: Ragnarok have proven that filming a Marvel movie is more fun than your average day job. After recently crashing Tom Hiddleston's TV Choice Award acceptance speech, Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba (and Tom Hiddleston) have recorded a promotional video, giving a cheeky shout-out to a small-fry film festival held in town of Byron Bay, Australia. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Transgender actress, activist Alexis Arquette has died at 47
Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. She was 47 and surrounded by family who serenaded her with David Bowie's "Starman," her siblings said in a statement Sunday. Breaking through the veil singing StarMan https://t.co/A3way5S3Lb — Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) September 11, 2016 "Alexis was a … [Link]
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