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 » Here's how to use 'invisible ink' in iMessage
If you've been paying attention, then you know Apple made Messages one of the stars of iOS 10. The update supercharged the operating system's messaging features with the ability to add a whole boatload of new animations and other fun effects to your messages. But not all of the new features are easy to find. SEE ALSO: 12 hidden features in … [Link]
Mashable » This smiley dog taking a bath will brighten anyone's day
Normally, when dogs hear the words "bath time" they immediately jump under the nearest bed. Not this pup. Boasting over 73,000 followers on Instagram, this dog named Heanooni from Seoul, South Korea, always seems to have a smile on its face, even when bath time comes around. In fact, this dog willingly hopped in after the water was drawn. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » Bank of America Analysts Say There's A 50% Chance We Live In The Matrix
Bank of America analysts have suggested that there is a 20 to 50 percent chance that the world around us is a "Matrix-style virtual reality." The report stated, "It is conceivable that with advancements in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and computing power, members of future civilizations could have decided to run a simulation of their ancestors." The idea is certainly … [Link]
Mashable » The entire 'Star Wars' film library is coming to cable TV
LOS ANGELES — It's true. It's coming to cable TV. All of it. After being off regular television for more than two years, every Star Wars movie — including four planned future films — will play at some point on Turner Broadcasting's network channels, including TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies. TNT will be first up, broadcasting undisclosed Star Wars films … [Link]
Mashable » Budding soccer star Christian Pulisic is America's saving grace
Prince has diedZika virus has spread. A megalomaniacal, habitual liar is one presidential election from the nuclear launch codes. This is a tough year to be American. But all is not lost, countrymen and women. Praise Jesus, we do have Christian Pulisic. SEE ALSO: If you're outraged about Brock Turner, you need to learn about Brian Banks The hottest young thang … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Not Just Wells Fargo – How Sales Targets Can Encourage Wrongdoing
The revelation of Wells Fargo employees opening more than two million unauthorized customers accounts to hit the sales target might have come as a shock to many, but they are just the tip of a very old problem the industry has been facing. Bloomberg has an article today in which documents several similar incidents when employees went a little inventive … [Link]
Mashable » DNCE is releasing a debut album, so let's lose our minds
DNCE announced their debut album with an uncharacteristic absence of confetti, streamers and fireworks. Joe Jonas and his merry band of misfits will release a self-titled record on Nov. 18, according to a video in which they introduce themselves as, "your new favorite band." SEE ALSO: Joe Jonas on having fun with DNCE and his ultimate Christmas sweater 
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Mashable » 9 reasons you should download iOS 10 now
iOS 10 is here and it's pretty awesome. If you're slightly skeptical about some of the operating system's features or simply reluctant to change, we've compiled nine awesome reasons why you should put your fears aside and download iOS 10 right now. SEE ALSO: 12 hidden features in iOS 10 1. You can FINALLY delete those stock apps you never used … [Link]
Mashable » Gawken: The Gawker replacement you need to read
A satirical website has launched that will help you push through your grief over the loss of the anti-establishment hero, Gawker. This week, Gawken appeared on the internet, and the people cheered. It claims it is based on a text-generating algorithm — the Gawken News Algorithm — and promises to "open your mind to the future." It does this through a … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton's doctor says she's 'healthy and fit to serve'
Hillary Clinton is "healthy and fit to serve as president of the United States," according to a letter written by her longtime physician and released on Wednesday. This is not surprising. SEE ALSO: Clinton camp reveals pneumonia diagnosis after 9/11 event Despite the avalanche of rumors about Clinton's health — created by conspiracists with internet platforms and given credence by the … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, Trekkies: CBS delays launch of 'Star Trek: Discovery'
LOS ANGELES — Star Trek will land on CBS All Access later than expected. CBS announced Wednesday that the release date for its new Star Trek: Discovery series has been pushed back from January 2017 to May 2017. “Bringing Star Trek back to television carries a responsibility and mission: to connect fans and newcomers alike to the series that has fed … [Link]
Slashdot » Colin Powell's Private Email Account Has Been Hacked
According to The New York Times, Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has been hacked and a password-protected archive of his personal emails has been published by DC Leaks. The Verge reports: DC Leaks is the same site that first published emails stolen from the Democratic National Committee, which many took as an explicit effort to influence the U.S. election … [Link]
Mashable » Why Americans have been marching for centuries
Police violence, polluted air, unfair wages — the list goes on. There's no end to the issues rallied around in the U.S. For centuries, Americans have been raising picket signs and marching in the name of change. From the Boston Tea Party in 1773 to the March on Washington in 1963, peaceful protests have been waged by Americans of almost every … [Link]
Mashable » DreamHack is coming to Austin, Atlanta and Denver in 2017
The premiere esports LAN event DreamHack liked the U.S. so much in 2016, they're coming back for three more events in 2017. SEE ALSO: 5 upcoming esports tournaments we can't wait to check out DreamHack is coming back to Austin and debuting in Atlanta and Denver for weekends packed full of competitive gaming. Each city will be host to amateur and … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why you should never use Instagram to back up your photos
Instagram is great for a lot of things — but storing high-quality photographs isn't one of them. No matter how gorgeous a filtered image looks in your feed, you'll notice a lot of flaws if you zoom in. That's because the popular social network heavily compresses posts to make everything load faster in your app. SEE ALSO: Instagram's new event channels … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is One Of The Best Views Of Our Entire Galaxy Ever Made
Space You can see your house from here Take it all in: This is the first all-sky survey ever, with more than a billion stars and celestial objects contained in a single image from European Space Agency's Gaia… [Link]
Popular Science » California Bans Captivity, Breeding Of Orcas
Animals Goes into effect in 2017 California Governor Jerry Brown just signed a law forbidding the breeding or captivity of orcas, also known as killer whales, in California. [Link]
Mashable » This restaurant is using robots to make pizza
California startup Zume believes software, machines and humans are the secret to making the perfect pie. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Delivery, Silicon Valley, Startups, and Zume
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Mashable » Adele remembers Amy Winehouse on the late singer's 33rd birthday
Adele, who has long cited Amy Winehouse as a musical influence, paid tribute to the late singer on what would have been her 33rd birthday. "Happy birthday Amy," she wrote, adding an "X" to signify a kiss and attaching a photo of a grinning Winehouse. SEE ALSO: 8 of the best London street art tributes to Amy Winehouse Happy Birthday Amy … [Link]
Mashable » Buggy rollout hasn't hindered iOS 10 adoption, report says
It’s been just over a day since Apple formally released iOS 10, but the latest version of the company's mobile operating system has already seen a huge number of installs, despite some early snafus. New numbers from analytics company Mixpanel estimate the adoption rate for iOS 10 already stands at 14.8 percent. SEE ALSO: 12 hidden features in iOS 10 iOS … [Link]
Mashable » Drone surfing is here and it looks awesome
While some people use their drones for racing, fishing and even to deliver burritos, Freefly Systems found a new use for its drone: surfing. With the help of the Freefly ALTA 8, the team was able to pull a man on a wakeboard and skimboard, making it possible to hit the water without the need of a boat. Hugh Bell … [Link]
Slashdot » NYC Threatens To Sue Verizon Over FiOS Shortfalls
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: New York City officials yesterday notified Verizon that the company is in default of an agreement to bring fiber connections to all households in the city and could file a lawsuit against the company. The road to a potential lawsuit has been a long one. In June 2015, New York released … [Link]
Mashable » Diego the tortoise is helping save his species by having lots of sex
If you are a Chelonoidis hoodensis tortoise, there's a 40 percent chance that Diego may be your dad. Diego the tortoise is over 100 years old, 175 pounds, and thanks to his high sex drive, the father of about 800 children. SEE ALSO: Baby tortoises gather to snack on a hibiscus flower 
Image: RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP/Getty ImagesDiego is a Chelonoidis hoodensis, a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » These Four APIs Will Help You Personalize Customer Service
The business landscape is in extreme flux and as a developer, I’m loving it. We’re seeing the old guard try to reinvent themselves, while new competitors are attempting to outpace them. Competition is at an all-time high. There are innovations and opportunities to use APIs to develop cool new apps in various areas ranging from Chat-Ops to Biz-Ops to No-Ops. … [Link]
Mashable » This website allows you to make the La Croix flavor of your dreams
La Croix might be taking over your life, but does it express your inner self? Your favorite seltzer comes in so many tastes from popular pamplemousse (or grapefruit, if you’re a La Croix newbie) to the bewildering cola flavor. SEE ALSO: Whole Foods cake proves we've reached peak LaCroix While there is something for everyone in the latest bubble water fad, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Gets Hall Pass from Uber on Ride Hailing Price Comparison Feature
Google is opening up Maps to new ride-sharing partners, meaning the search giant just effectively created the first ride-hailing price comparison feature, writes Avery Hartmans over at Business Insider.
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Popular Science » Many Of The Eye’s Color-Sensing Cells Code For…Whiteness
Science When individual cone cells are activated, only some signal color Scientists have for the first time pinpointed individual color-sensing cells in the eyes of living people,and turned them on. [Link]
Mashable » The pricey steps to citizenship can have a major impact on politics
This We The Voters short film looks into why more legal immigrants don't become U.S. citizens. There are currently an estimated 4.6 million Latino permanent residents living lawfully in the United States, all of whom are eligible for citizenship. But for many, the problems with the citizenship test isn't the background checks and the civics exams, it's the hundreds of dollars … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Offering $200K To Hack Android Phones Using Email and A Phone Number
Google is feeling so confident about the security of their latest Android 7.0 Nougat operating system that they're offering $200,000 to anyone who can remotely execute code on a Nexus 6P or 5X running Android 7.0. The Next Web reports: Today, Google is launching the Project Zero Security Contest and awarding over $300,000 in prizes to anyone who can hack … [Link]
Popular Science » Why We Always Get Sick While Traveling – And How To Prevent It
Health Travel, sleep loss, and stress can all wreak havoc on our immune systems The reason for the wave of sickness that has hit Hillary Clinton and her staff could be plain bad luck — but it’s also not out of the question that lots of traveling… [Link]
Mashable » The NFL just fined two Broncos for their helmet-to-helmet hits on Cam Newton
The NFL fined two Denver Broncos defenders for helmet-to-helmet hits on Cam Newton in Thursday's NFL season opener. The league handed safety Darian Stewart an $18,231 fine, and linebacker Brandon Marshall was charged $24,309, according to multiple reports. SEE ALSO: The wildly popular, very divisive #boycottNFL Twitter hashtag, explained Newton got clobbered all night in the Panthers' 21-20 loss, though only … [Link]
Mashable » Can growth actually hurt your small business?
Sometimes success is the worst thing that can happen to a small business. Make no mistake: Growth is a great thing. But mismanaged or unplanned growth can be as much of a curse as a blessing. So before you get carried away building your company, make sure you're taking steps to create and plan for your eventual triumphs. That means everything … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian took the optimal 6,000 selfies on her Mexico vacation
Queen of Selfies Kim Kardashian-West has decreed that two selfies per minute is the korrect selfie frequency to make the most out of your vacation. Kim konfesed on Kendall Jenner's app that she took 6,000 selfies on a recent four day trip to Mexico, which we will now break down to help you optimize engagement on your vacation content. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Planning for smart expansion
You can't be in two places at once, so train your staff to operate independently before setting up a new location. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Growth, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Keeping your brand consistent
Expansion can cause a rift in your brand identity. Make sure your business looks and feels the same, no matter how big it gets. Read more…More about Justonething Growth, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Where you can hail self-driving Uber cars
Uber’s first self-driving pilot cars were unveiled in Pittsburgh on WednesdayMashable's business reporter Kerry Flynn got a firsthand look, and ride, of the futuristic cars. More details: http://on.mash.to/2cY5CqI Read more…More about Mashable Video, Uberrush, Uber Drivers, Real Time, and Real Time Video
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Preparing for your new role
As your business grows, you'll be able to take a step back and focus less on the day-to-day, and more on the big picture. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Growth, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Focusing on milestones
It’s easy to get bogged-down in day-to-day operations, but an eye on the future will keep you inspired. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Growth, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Popular Science » 'Future First': This Is Your Brain On VR
Technology Virtual reality is paving the way for new technological therapeutics Popular Science and XPRIZE are teaming up to explore and explain technologies that make us say "The Future Is Now" in a video series called Future First. [Link]
Popular Science » How To Make A Baby Without An Egg
Science The future of test tube babies is one step closer to being motherless We're moving away from the mother-father paradigm. Babies of the future may not come from egg cells at all. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Maintaining your culture
Treat your employees like family, and you'll breed a culture that will persist despite growth. Read more…More about Supported, Just One Thing, Justonething Growth, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Generating momentum at the start
Getting your business off the ground is about relentlessly pushing ahead. Read more…More about Supported, Just One Thing, Justonething Growth, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Staying grounded while growing
Your long-term vision is vital, but you can't lose sight of learning opportunities on a daily basis. Read more…More about Supported, Just One Thing, Justonething Growth, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Building new revenue streams
Diversifying how your business makes money can create stability and lead to growth. Read more…More about Supported, Just One Thing, Justonething Growth, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Attracting investors with passion
The best way to stand out is to show your excitement and communicate why you'll succeed. Read more…More about Justonething Growth, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Slashdot » Google-Funded Free Wi-Fi Kiosks Are Scrapping Web Browsing Because Too Many People Were Using it For Porn
This is why New Yorkers can't have nice things. LinkNYC, the initiative to install super-fast wifi hubs in New York City, is suspending web browsing on all its tablets after 8 months due to "inappropriate behavior," the company says, according to a report on BusinessInsider. From the article:Google parent company Alphabet funds LinkNYC through its spinoff Sidewalk Labs. "… Some … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Balancing the new with the old
A great business can grow and improve without losing its original character. Read more…More about Justonething Growth, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Popular Science » Chevy Will Give You Free Gas, But Only If You're Happy On Social Media
Technology How much is your attitude worth? Chevrolet's new campaign uses the processing power of IBM's Watson to determine how positive you are. And you may be able to get some free gas out of it, if you're… [Link]
Mashable » Can you really trust political polls?
Not all polls are created, or presented, equally. And if you're going to listen to polls, you should know how accurate they can be. In this We The Voters short film, we learn that polls can come from several types of sources. Sources can include news media who genuinely want to know about public opinion, to campaigns and private companies who … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jeff's Table' showcases the majesty and artistry of toasting frozen waffles
Frozen waffles deserve just as much prestige as french cuisine, if not more. In the second episode of Jeff's Table, Foodbeast's satirical response to Chef's Table, the inspired chef walks the audience through his creative process while toasting a frozen ego waffle. From depths of the freezer isle to the heat of the toaster, Jeff's ingenuity is boundless. Who needs … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny: Rise of Iron' delivers a new challenge in Archon's Forge
Archon's Forge isn't a centerpiece mode for Destiny in the same way that the raids are, but it's a brand new and potentially rewarding public activity in Rise of Iron. Remember Court of Oryx? Destiny: The Taken King's public fighting arena allowed anyone wandering around the Dreadnaught to jump in and fight bosses together. SEE ALSO: 6 'Destiny: Rise of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Maisie Williams prove she is the queen of spoofs…as if we had any doubt.
The GoT star is known to be a big prankster, which she proves in this parodic UK ad, making fun of herself and the beauty industry in the process. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Spoof, Maisie Williams, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]
Popular Science » Science Press Site 'EurekAlert!' Offline After Being Hacked
Science Don't worry, we'll keep writing about science And now for a bit of inside baseball. [Link]
Popular Science » This Robotic Tank Wants To Kill Mosquitoes With A Laser
Animals Blows your puny bug zapper away Mosquito killing laser robot tank… [Link]
Slashdot » Desktop Apps Make Their Way Into the Windows Store
With Windows 8, Microsoft introduced Windows Store, which consisted of "Metro / Modern UI" apps which worked best on touch capable devices. Since the release of Windows 8, many users complained that they wanted traditional apps — the applications they had grown accustomed to — to be included in Windows Store. This would have come in handy to especially Windows … [Link]
Mashable » The 'bun drop' is the latest confusing Instagram hair trend
Today in bizarre Instagram fads we weirdly can't look away from: bun dropping. Bun dropping is a trend in which people with long hair — usually women — film themselves letting their hair down from a messy bun. No, there's not anything else. That's it. But the footage, in all its silky glory, is strangely mesmerizing. It's like watching a particularly … [Link]
Mashable » Trump tells Dr. Oz he wants to lose weight
Donald Trump visited The Dr. Oz Show on Wednesday morning and while the episode won't air until Thursday, audience reports have already started to circulate. Trump declared he would share the results of a recent physical on Oz's show after Hillary Clinton stumbled as she left a Sept. 11 memorial over the weekend. Her campaign later announced she had pneumonia. … [Link]
Mashable » What it means to have our political debates on social media
Social media has become one of the biggest frameworks for our political conversations, for better or worse. Left unchecked, it can lend too much power to the opinionated and agenda-pushing. While platforms like Facebook and Twitter give us new voices to speak out with, they allow us to drown out opposing ideas with dangerous ease. Even within our own circles, social … [Link]
Mashable » New York City subway issues official Samsung Note7 warning
Bringing to mind the slow rolling disaster that was the hoverboard recall, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued an official warning against using the Samsung Note7 on the New York subway. SEE ALSO: Exploding Samsung Galaxy Note7 reportedly injures young boy "MTA customers are urged not to use or charge their #Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile device on trains and buses," … [Link]
Slashdot » Someone Is Learning How To Take Down the Internet, Warns Bruce Schneier
Some of the major companies that provide the basic infrastructure that makes the internet work have seen an increase in DDoS attacks against them, says Bruce Schneier. He adds that these attacks are of much larger scale — including the duration — than the ones we have seen previously. These attacks, he adds, are also designed to test what all … [Link]
Mashable » A certain 'Game of Thrones' character may be rowing back into our lives
Game of Thrones fans, think back. All the way back to Season 3, when a young man named Gendry rowed out of our lives and into internet legend. When we last left the bastard Baratheon, Ser Davos was helping him escape Melisandre, who wanted to use him as a blood sacrifice to help Stannis. The boat Davos put him on was … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hawaiian crows can use sticks as tools but are nearly extinct
Like their cousins the New Caledonian crows, island-welling Hawaiian crows seem naturally disposed to using tools for getting food [Link]
Popular Science » Larger Marine Animals Now In Greater Danger Of Going Extinct
Animals And it's probably humanity's fault Everyone enjoys a good fish tale, bragging about the (usually entirely fictional) size of their catch. But bigger fish, whales and other large ocean mammals may be more… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Living a perfect Facebook life isn’t worth the real-world stress
Social networks let us put our best face forward, letting us be someone we're not when offline – but faking it comes with a cost [Link]
New Scientist – News » One Per Cent
AI helps fight future fires, reading a book through its cover, and delivery bots get a mother ship [Link]
New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds
Fishy nanobots, presidential parasite, Virgin Galactic flies again and more [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our water is full of drugs and we don’t know their effects
Water reuse means we are all consuming a cocktail of other people's leftover medicines, but measuring their impact is almost impossible. It's time we clean up our act [Link]
Popular Science » Your Blue Jeans Can Trace Their Origins To Peru, 6,000 Years Ago
Science People have been coloring cloth blue for much longer than we thought A new study published in Science Advances today found that people in Peru have been dying fabrics with indigo plants for over 6,000 years, 1,500 years earlier than the… [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady has some very harsh words for strawberries
You, and all socially aware people, are probably familiar with what Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen deem acceptable to put in their multi-million-dollar industry bodies, and strawberries are certainly not on that list. But Brady insists that it's easy to keep his body pure of the devil's delicacy, because he has never marred his tongue with the forbidden fruit. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Group of hungry grizzly bears terrorize Canadian family
A family in southern Alberta, Canada, recently had an intense run-in with three hungry and stubborn grizzly bears. Keith Lang says he was in his yard at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday when he saw three grizzly bears walking down the road towards his home. SEE ALSO: Intense video shows the moment a diver was attacked by a great white … [Link]
Mashable » NBA star whose team blew huge Finals lead endorses Hillary Clinton for president
If anyone knows about blowing a huge lead when the stakes are highest, it's the Golden State Warriors. Warriors star Steph Curry just endorsed Hillary Clinton. SEE ALSO: What have Colin Kaepernick's protests accomplished? Curry was asked who he supports for president while at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco. His one-word answer, per The Mercury News: "Hillary." Last June, … [Link]
Mashable » Our brains still light up with emotions even when we relax, study finds
Where does your mind go when it aimlessly drifts? Do you remember a blissful beach vacation? Morbidly contemplate your own death? Relive an awkward encounter? Such idle thoughts can light up different parts of the brain, creating a map of our emotional activity even when we're supposedly relaxing, researchers at Duke University found in a new study. Their research, published Wednesday … [Link]
Slashdot » 10 Years in Prison For Online Pirates a Step Closer in the UK
The UK Government's Digital Economy Bill has moved a step closer to becoming law after its second reading in Parliament. With unanimous support, the current two-year maximum custodial sentence for online piracy is almost certain to increase to a decade, TorrentFreak reports. From the article: Due to UK copyright law allowing for custodial sentences of 'just' two years for online … [Link]
Mashable » Do you really need expensive health insurance?
From broken fingers to a night in intensive care, brushes with ER can cost a fortune. In fact, 60% of personal bankruptcies are caused by medical bills. In this We The Voters short film, a secret agent discovers at the last moment the real cost of healthcare for the uninsured. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Health Insurance, Healthcare, We The Voters, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Travellers warned of fatal tick-borne disease in Western Europe
Two people have caught Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain, a virus that can kill up to 30 per cent of those who catch it [Link]
Mashable » Fancy cat will drink only from the finest glassware
Hello? Yes, this is Fancy Cat. She'd like a martini, please. Fancy Cat, which is not this cat's real name, is no ordinary feline. For one thing, she loves to roll around on bags of baby carrots. That's according to her owner, Redditor Madelinegemma. And whenever her human has a cocktail, Fancy Cat wants one, too — and she'll only drink … [Link]
Mashable » Gmail goes down for some users, prompts social media freakout
Gmail experienced an outage for several hours during the U.S. workday Wednesday, and social media predictably freaked out. Users in the UK and U.S. appeared most affected during the period, with work-based Gmail proving an issue for some office-based workers. SEE ALSO: Widespread Google glitch paralyzes third-party services Google first said it was investigating reports of an issue at 8:16 AM … [Link]
Popular Science » China Plans To Launch A Live-In Space Lab Tomorrow
Space Tiangong-2 will be home to two astronauts for 30 days Tiangong-2 will launch from China's Gobi Desert at 10:04 p.m. local time on Thursday. [Link]
Mashable » Care.com introduces 'peer-to-peer benefits' for its gig economy workers
Care.com’s workers look like some of the least likely to have benefits. The online caregiving marketplace's users fall into two groups — domestic workers and contractors in the gig economy — that are traditionally shut out from benefits programs. But the company on Wednesday announced it would create a "peer-to-peer benefits platform" to fund the limited benefits for its caregivers. The 9-year-old … [Link]
Popular Science » Iran Wants To Make Its Navy Seem More Powerful With This New Ship
Military The 'Shahid Nazeri' is a new, long-range catamaran. But it's mostly for show. Iran catamaran… [Link]
Mashable » Tiny dog seriously enjoys riding enormous slide
A dog having the time of their life on a slide is something that will never get old. Gypsy, a small canine friend of the Beausejour Fair in Canada, got in a few rides in before the fair began over the weekend. The happy pup had to get a little help from its human, but once on board, could not stop … [Link]
Mashable » Woman sues her parents for posting childhood pictures on Facebook
Posting embarrassing photos of others on Facebook without consent is definitely tricky territory. But what measures do we take when the photos in question are of children, shared by their parents? An 18-year-old from Carinthia, Austria, is suing her parents for the past seven years of posting embarrassing and revealing photos of her on Facebook without permission. SEE ALSO: A teen's … [Link]
Popular Science » Frozen Gases Give Pluto’s Moon Its Red Cap
Space Charon’s polar cap once belonged to Pluto Data from the New Horizons probe could explain how the red cap atop Pluto’s largest moon formed. [Link]
Slashdot » Ford Charts Cautious Path Toward Self Driving, Shared Vehicles
Ford Motor Chief Executive Mark Fields is looking for more deals to advance the automaker's expansion into ride services and autonomous vehicles, but will not rush to match big spending by auto industry rivals, he told Reuters. Investors comparing the size of Ford's investments to what other automakers have announced are "looking at the wrong scoreboard," Fields said in an … [Link]
Popular Science » Hawaiian Crows Discovered To Be Handy With Tools
Animals Scientists studied foraging behaviors, prepping to release them in the wild Even without role models, these young crows eventually figured out how to use small sticks to forage for food in hard-to-reach places. [Link]
Mashable » Top 10 most mind-blowing twist endings in movie history
Who doesn’t love a surprise? That’s why our CineFix series, Movie Lists, takes the time to talk about the biggest surprise endings in movie history (spoilers abound). From secret villains to hallucinations, even films that were secretly just a dream, every movie from The Wizard of Oz to Fight Club gets ranked by how mind-blowing their twists turn out. Subscribe … [Link]
Mashable » Today in You Are Old: Shaq's son vs. Ron Artest's son in high school hoops
This year's Basketball Hall of Fame class — featuring Shaquille O'Neal, Yao Ming and Allen Iverson — made us feel ancient last Friday night. But guess what? Turns out we're super ancient! Like, dusty-ass-old-book-on-a-mahogany-sh~ ancient. SEE ALSO: Here's video of Shaq getting dunked on by his teenage son Shareef O'Neal, son of Shaquille, recently played a high school basketball game against … [Link]
Mashable » Indulge your love for 'Poldark' with this epic coloring book
LONDON — Farewell Downton Abbey, hello Poldark. There isn't much that can appease us now that we're mourning the loss of our much beloved Sunday night period drama — except for Poldark, that is. SEE ALSO: Shirtless Poldark is back to quench Twitter's thirst In the BBC One series set in the 18th century there's tortured romance, breathtaking Cornish landscapes and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Affectiva Emotion Measurement API Now Free to Startups
Affectiva, an emotion measurement technology company, originally launched its API that measures emotional responses to content on a screen as a tool for market research, publishers, and advertisers. In the years following the launch, Affectiva has expanded its use cases through partnerships with gaming companies, chat companies, and many more.
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New Scientist – News » New Horizons discovery raises solar wind riddle around Pluto
The spacecraft’s observations of the dwarf planet’s atmosphere have raised questions over existing models of the solar wind [Link]
Mashable » Man spotted biking on the streets with 2 sheep chilling on his back
Sometimes, you just have to make do with what ewe have. (Sorry.) Recently, a balance artist and shepherd was spotted on the streets of Ethiopia, transporting not one but two sheep on his back. While this doesn't seem to be the most comfortable mode of transportation for the sheep or the man, they all seem pretty chill about the situation. … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists have figured out a way to breed more blue tang 'Dory' fish
Scientists are searching for better ways to breed the blue tang fish, made massively popular by the Finding Dory and Finding Nemo animated movies. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Animated, Pixar, Disney, and Finding Nemo [Link]
Mashable » Please do your best to avoid the huge moon balloon rolling through China
It’s much easier to shoot for the moon when it's on the ground, rolling toward you. A giant moon-shaped balloon, caught in the winds of Typhoon Meranti blew through the streets of Fuzhou, China, this morning. SEE ALSO: 50 years ago, a probe captured the first photo of Earth from the Moon The balloon was initially a part of a display … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Vonage Launches Next-Generation Nexmo Voice API
Vonage, a cloud communications services provider, has announced the launch of the Nexmo Voice API that can be used to integrate enterprise-grade voice capabilities with Web and mobile applications.
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Mashable » Sea ice is declining sharply for all 19 polar bear populations in the Arctic
Sea ice decline is hitting all 19 subpopulations of polar bears in the Arctic during the spring and fall, the times of year when they're most vulnerable, a new study found. This study is the first to examine dates of spring sea ice retreat and fall ice advance across polar bear habitats around the Arctic. Previous studies had either examined sea … [Link]
Popular Science » Google's Burrito Drone Spotted In Virginia Skies
Aviation It's a bird, it's a plane….it's a burrito The Roanoke Times reports that a drone was seen flying near Virginia Tech on Monday afternoon… [Link]
Mashable » Simone Biles responds to Russian hacker attack of anti-doping agency
A Russian hacker group this week leaked confidential medical files belonging to several U.S. athletes that disclosed medical exemptions from banned substances. Simone Biles, whose files were included in the leaks, has publicly responded to the cyberattacks, saying she was using ADHD medication, for which she had been given an exemption by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Biles took to Twitter, saying, … [Link]
Mashable » The case for President Obama to pardon Edward Snowden
Human and civil rights groups are asking President Barack Obama to pardon Edward Snowden. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the American Civil Liberties Union launched a campaign on Wednesday to convince Obama to allow Snowden back to the United States without fear of going to jail. SEE ALSO: Watch the short film Joseph Gordon-Levitt made with Edward Snowden “Never in … [Link]
Mashable » 6 'Destiny: Rise of Iron' facts we learned from a trip to Bungie
Destiny: Rise of Iron may be less than a week away, but there's still plenty we don't know about it. That's slowly changing this week as details emerge from a recent press trip to Bungie's Washington-based studio. We spent a bunch of time playing Rise of Iron while we were there, but we also sat down for a group chat with … [Link]
Mashable » How lobbyists atually affect decisions on The Hill
In this We The Voters short film, spoof journalist Josh Horowitz meets some lobbyists and discovers they're not all the nefarious "agents of corruption" he thought they were. In fact, the job they do is a vital part of process towards new legislation… Read more…More about Mashable Video, Legislation, The Hill, Lobbying, and We The Voters [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Anniversary Update Rollout May Not Be Done Until Early November
Microsoft released Windows 10 Anniversary Update last month. But the trickling of the company's latest major update users could take as much as three months, the company has said. Many users have been complaining about not seeing an update pop-up on their system. When ZDNet's reporter Mary Jo Foley asked Microsoft about this, the company confirmed that it hadn't seeded … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook explains why AirPods won't slip out of your ears and get lost
One of the most talked about topics regarding Apple's new AirPods is the concern of some that the slippery devices will, like EarPods, slip out of your ears and get lost. Tim Cook finally answered those concerns in an interview on Good Morning America on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Spigen releases strap to stop you from losing your Apple AirPods When host … [Link]
Popular Science » A Spoonful Of Sugar Helps The Bacteria Go Down
Health Gel-like layers protect microbes and help them stick to your intestines This new protective coating gets helpful gut flora past your stomach acid… [Link]
Mashable » 5 new fall shows you need to watch
It’s the most wonderful time of year to be a television fan, but fall premieres during Peak TV can be overwhelming. With broadcast, cable, streaming, DVRs, phones, AppleTV – and all the think pieces! – there's a lot to absorb and process in the next several weeks. We went ahead and picked the five fall shows we're most excited about to … [Link]
Mashable » Galaxy Zega is a wacky, real-world game of bumper cars for your smartphone
You can do anything in a video game: fly, teleport, battle dragons, but it's all in a two-dimensional space. Increasingly, though, game and toy developers are trying to bridge the gap between real-world activity and what's capable in these action packed digital games. Galaxy Zega, from Chinese game company SmartX, is that kind of toy. It's pitched as a "Realistic Virtual … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can make your own Cheetos chicken fries to your heart's content
Get all the cheesy goodness you crave without leaving your house. Totally aptly named YouTube channel Healthy Junk Food recreated Burger King's latest snack food concoction, Cheetos Chicken Fries, so that you can make them yourself, in your own kitchen. No drive thru required. We'll take any excuse to get that sweet Cheetos dust on our fingers. Ellen DeGeneres teaches … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch An Inflatable Moon Roll Over Traffic Thanks To A Typhoon
Entertainment That's no moon! Oh wait…yes it is Since the full moon will be blocked by stormy skies, cities across China set up inflatable super moons. [Link]
Mashable » College sports first esports arena is coming to UC Irvine
The world's first esports arena at a public university is opening its doors this September and it's decked out with everything an competitive could ever want. The University of California Irvine's esports arena is set to open Sept. 23, giving the school's competitive gaming teams and communities access to 80 high-end computers and consoles. SEE ALSO: Esports creeping beyond livestreams and … [Link]
Mashable » RIP, arteries: A state fair-themed restaurant is opening inside Walmart
Just in case your annual trip to the fairground funnel cake stand wasn't enough, a Plano, Texas, Walmart will soon be home to all your favorite greasy, delicious fair foods. State Fair Treats, a new in-store restaurant, will serve classic fair fare (haha) like corn dogs and funnel cakes. It will also peddle owner Isaac Rousso's more inventive creations: funnel cake … [Link]
Mashable » Mum makes heartbreaking plea in video about her son's death
LONDON — A mother who lost her son to sepsis has shared an emotional video to raise awareness about the condition. SEE ALSO: How a British Marathoner's Death Inspired Over $825,000 in Online Donations Melissa Mead from Cornwall, UK, posted the clip — which sees her holding up a series of cards that tell the sad story of what happened to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gaia’s map of 1 billion stars is the clearest view of our galaxy
The first data released from the European Space Agency’s star mapping space telescope will transform astronomy forever, expanding our view 1000-fold [Link]
Slashdot » New EU Rules Promise 100Mbps Broadband and Free Wi-Fi For All
An anonymous reader writes: The European Commission has promised free Wi-Fi in every town, village, and city in the European Union, in the next four years. A new grant, with a total budget of 120 million euro, will allow public authorities to purchase state-of-the art equipment, for example a local wireless access point. If approved by the the European Parliament … [Link]
Mashable » Melania Trump shares legal letter on immigration status on Twitter
Melania Trump has finally spoken out about her immigration status. Throughout the course of the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump's husband — Republican candidate Donald Trump — has made his negative stance on immigration crystal clear and announced plans to build a wall to help prevent undocumented non-citizens from entering the country. As a result, a great deal of speculation surrounding Melania … [Link]
Mashable » How to debate and deny like a politician
For politicians, words can be weapons. From name-calling to shifting blame, there's a whole bag of tricks to be used. Sometimes, there are the unverified anecdotes meant to pull the heart strings. Then there's the creation of doubt — is climate change really a thing? Debate tricks allow candidates to tell their own truth and get votes doing it. Watch the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Asteroid assault on early planets was more like a gentle massage
Most models of the early solar system say it endured a period of intense asteroid strikes dubbed the Late Heavy Bombardment – but new isotope data paints a calmer picture [Link]
Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres teaches Michelle Obama how not to shop at CVS
Things are going to be very different once Michelle Obama and family leave the White House, so Ellen DeGeneres decided it would be helpful to teach the FLOTUS a thing or two about grocery shopping at CVS (which, according to DeGeneres, stands for "cotton, Vaseline and stuff"). The two (mostly Ellen, really) wreaked havoc around the CVS. They rummaged through … [Link]
Mashable » The latest 'Westworld' trailer is definitely R-rated
Westworld is pretty violent, apparently. HBO's new "Dreams" trailer for the upcoming "murderous AI goes wild" series based on a Michael Crichton movie from 1973, glances at some of the sci-fi action that's layered on top of the human drama. Expect to see people get stabbed, shot and scalped. It's rough out there. Westworld looks at the hedonistic side of … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake says he's open to collaborating with Britney Spears but that's never going to happen
The dream of the 90s is alive with Justin Timberlake. When E! News informed the superstar that his former girlfriend Britney Spears was open to collaboration, he was thrilled. "Britney recently said she wants to collaborate with you," a reporter told Timberlake. "Would you ever do that?" "She did?" says a shocked Timberlake. "Sure! Absolutely!" SEE ALSO: Britney Spears says she's … [Link]
Popular Science » Will Self-Driving Cars Make Us More Productive?
Cars Will any invention, really? Commuting. It's the bane of many American worker's existence, forced to concentrate on the road instead of sleeping, reading, communicating with friends and family, and… [Link]
Mashable » Lifelike Tom Brady mask is straight out of Roger Goodell's fever dreams
Tom Brady still has three games until his harsh Deflategate suspension is over and he's allowed to return to the field. Until then, fans will have to make due with this creepy, insanely accurate Brady mask. SEE ALSO: Everyone Tom Brady looks like with his new haircut The mask is part of a social project by Bleacher Report, and it was … [Link]
Mashable » Don't put words in J.K. Rowling's mouth or she will Tweet you into oblivion
LONDON — Seriously people, it's time you learned: J.K. Rowling does not tolerate any tomfoolery on social media. This time, the unsuspecting transgressor had the audacity to mention @jk_rowling in a tweet linked to a video claiming to know "Rowling's 10 Rules for Success". However, Rowling does not endorse any specific recipe to ensure success, and she does not take kindly … [Link]
Mashable » This Jet Black AirPods concept is a great take on Apple's new wireless headphones
We’re still getting used the idea of Apple's new wireless AirPods, but one 3D modeler has already come up with an amazing new take on them: Jet Black AirPods. SEE ALSO: Don't worry about how they look — Apple's AirPods are excellent earphones The designer of the concept is Netherlands-based Martin Hajek, who rightfully asks on his website, "A black gloss … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Starts Self Driving Car Pickups In Pittsburgh
The reports were true. Uber on Wednesday announced it a select group of Pittsburgh users will get a surprise the next time they book a cab: the option to ride in a self-driving car. TechCrunch reports: The announcement comes a year-and-a-half after Uber hired dozens of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's robotics center to develop the technology. Uber gave a … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West says phones disrupt his creative process
Kanye West would only need a phone under the apocalyptic circumstances of a Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian reunion. West admitted earlier this year that he only got a cell phone so he could convince Kim Kardashian to dump Kris Humphries, which seems to have worked. Now West, who apparently misses the old Kanye, has tweeted that he has ditched his … [Link]
Mashable » An all-guacamole restaurant exists and you need to stop whatever you're doing right now
We’ve all gone to a Mexican restaurant for dinner and just ordered guacamole and chips as a meal, right? Just me? Oh, okay… Well either way, doing so is now officially socially acceptableGUAC: Tacos & Tequila just opened in New York City's East Village, with guacamole as the menu's starring item. SEE ALSO: Inside Kellogg’s NYC, the fancy cereal café in … [Link]
Mashable » All the best reactions to Apple's brand new emoji
New emojis are here, and the internet can hardly cope with the changes. The new icons come with Apple's iOS 10 update, and feature a few notable updates. As the company stated in early August, Apple's replaced the gun emoji with something a little friendlier: A bright green water pistol. But that's far from the only change. The company also debuted … [Link]
Mashable » Why are there only two major parties in American politics?
In U.S. politics, birds of a feather flock together. Most American voters claim their loyalties to one of just two candidates. The two-party system has been around since the earliest years of independence. To this day, smaller players like the Libertarians or the Green Party are mostly left out. But it wasn't always that way. So how did the two-party system … [Link]
Mashable » Woody Allen's Amazon trailer promises hippie thrills and plenty of awkwardness
Sassy teens and the '60s are Hollywood catnip. Woody Allen, also known as the entertainment industry's most enduring extremely problematic fave, shifts to the small screen for the first time with Amazon's Crisis in Six Scenes, a family comedy co-starring Elaine May and Miley Cyrus. SEE ALSO: Amazon reveals more details about Woody Allen's new series Comic legend May returns … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Catcher in the Rye' is legendary, but 'Franny and Zooey' is the J.D. Salinger book everybody should read
Everybody know's Holden Caufield thinks you're a phony. But despite Holden's famous berating in The Catcher in the Rye, there is another J.D. Salinger story you should be reading. This week on the MashReads Podcast, we read and discuss Franny and Zooey, J.D. Salinger's existential novel about the spiritual crisis of Franny, the youngest member in a family of geniuses, and … [Link]
Slashdot » GCHQ Planning UK-Wide DNS Firewall
An anonymous reader writes: UK surveillance agency GCHQ is exploring the use of a national 'firewall' in its fight against cybercrime, according to the organisation's head of cybersecurity. Alongside BT, Talk Talk and Virgin Media, GCHQ will work to filter out websites and email campaigns which are known to contain malicious content. The intelligence organisation believes that the best to … [Link]
Mashable » Look what happens when people drive to the eye doctor alone
There are some things you have to see to believe. When a Reddit user picked up their grandmother from eye surgery, this is what they discovered in the parking lot: 
Image: jim_diesel6/redditEvery sign signifying a parking spot had been bent over after perhaps years and years of people with poor vision crashing into the signs. It's a good thing the Redditor … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn Malik is writing an autobiography and we have some burning questions
Some would say 23 is too young to write a memoir, but they haven't lived Zayn Malik's life. Who among us can fathom the memories of One Direction's most mysterious member, of the tormented boy band prodigy who just wanted to have some pillow talk? With Malik working on an autobiography, we'll soon know. SEE ALSO: M.I.A. and Zayn just want … [Link]
Mashable » Why handmade items are the new height of luxury
Most true works of art are created by hand because it is a matter of essence. They are sought-after and their shapes, materials and details strike a balance between new trends and tradition. Also, they are an extension of the character of those possessing them. Culled and curated from extensive craft-centric excursions across the world, CuroCarte carries beautiful handmade works … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe Has Added 1.1 Billion Stars To Its Milky Way Map
Ben Sullivan, writing for Motherboard: The European Space Agency (ESA) has released the first batch of data from its Gaia star mapping project — a mission that is currently on track to chart one billion stars in the Milky Way. The space telescope launched in 2013 and its first data dump contains the precise celestial position and brightness of a … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Glover nails a spontaneous jam session on 'The Late Late Show'
Donald Glover stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden Tuesday night to chat about his new FXX television show Atlanta, and got roped into a lovely jam session with the show's band leader, Reggie Watts. Once Watts laid down the beat, Glover took over with some sweet falsetto, and even busted some dance moves with Corden. 
Image: … [Link]
Mashable » Is marijuana legal? The confusing state of America's laws
In the first episode of We The Voters, a Colorado man blows open the case of American federalism. Like the marijuana he uses, what's legal in one U.S. state is not necessarily legal elsewhere in the country. From a bizarre law on pizza deliveries in Louisiana to a ban on explosive golf balls in Massachusetts, he explains how federalism allows states … [Link]
Popular Science » The Man Who Defends Hardware From Hackers
Technology Siddharth Garg is one of the 10 most brilliant people of 2016 Hackers can tweak a microchip so when a certain trigger occurs, it throws open the gates for attackers to commandeer—or destroy—the device in which that chip is… [Link]
Mashable » Cohen the dog nails a hadouken combo in 'Street Fighter'
It turns out you don't need opposable thumbs to land combos in Street Fighter. In celebration of National Video Games Day on Monday, Cohen the Australian Shepherd tried his paw (and nose) at Street Fighter, performing an EX hadouken as the character Ryu — to the surprise of the cameraman. To execute this move, Cohen moved the fight stick in … [Link]
Mashable » Why is AI taking off, and what is its future?
Artificial intelligence is gaining steam, from the Amazon Echo to Google's assistant. So why is AI catching on now? And what does it mean for the tool's future? “It’s been a lot of baby steps building over the last 20 years,” Charles Jolley, founder of the smart personal assistant Ozlo, said in an interview on Mashable's Biz Please podcast. Jolley joined … [Link]
Mashable » Hungry startup uses robots to grab slice of pizza
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Did robots help make your pizza? If you ordered it from Silicon Valley’s Zume Pizza, the answer is yes. The startup, which began delivery in April, is using intelligent machines to grab a slice of the multibillion-dollar pizza delivery market. Zume is one of a growing number of food-tech firms seeking to disrupt the restaurant industry with … [Link]
Mashable » 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' recut as a crazy intense drama
With the upcoming movie King Arthur: Legend of the Sword coming in 2017, we wondered if it might be better to just recut Monty Python and the Holy Grail as a crazy intense drama. So that's what we do in this week's episode of Trailer Mix — a biweekly series that re-imagines your favorite film trailers as entirely different genres! Read … [Link]
Mashable » 5 powerful ways social media has forever altered the way we do business
While the original social networking sites were initially designed for connecting people, they’ve ultimately turned into transformational business tools and resources that allow brands to connect with customers in unique ways. Understanding the influential effect of social media can help entrepreneurs better prepare for the future. The infancy of social media Social media is such a pervasive thing in our society … [Link]
Mashable » Movie magic: This app brings your 'Star Wars' toys to life with special effects
For as long as Star Wars has been around, fans have made their own fan movies with toys using stop motion or by dressing up as characters and adding cheesy homemade special effects. But wouldn't it be awesome if you could easily create a short movie with special effects without needing to learn how to render 3D graphics or use a … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch NFL Thursday night games on Twitter
Twitter is coming to television. The microblogging site's transformation into a live video network is taking another step forward on Monday with the announcement of Twitter apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Microsoft’s Xbox One. The apps will host live streaming video as well as tweets, Vines and Periscopes. Interestingly for the network that has struggled to grow its … [Link]
Mashable » Tips on how to bring the party to the ballot booth
Local and sustainable isn't just for trendy foods anymore. When it comes to voting, going local is more important than you might think. Elections in your state or city can hit even closer to home than bigger contests like the presidential contest. As this short film We The Voters reminds us, prison funding, lottery regulations and birth control rights are just … [Link]
Slashdot » Guccifer 2.0 Releases More DNC Documents
For the past several months, the hacker who calls himself "Guccifer 2.0" has been releasing documents about the Democratic National Committee. Today, he has released a new hoard of documents. Politico reports: The hacker persona Guccifer 2.0 has released a new trove of documents that allegedly reveal more information about the Democratic National Committee's finances and personal information on Democratic … [Link]
Mashable » You can now wear T-shirts emblazoned with classic stock photos
LONDON — Ah, stock photos. The bane of many creatives' lives, but a source of joy for myriad others. SEE ALSO: People are freaking out over this 'sexist,' misspelled Einstein T-shirt There's something so glorious about the poses and expressions that are so far removed from real life. Well, now you can shout your appreciation for classic stock imagery by wearing … [Link]
Mashable » Study details the sugar industry's attempt to shape science
The sugar industry began funding research that cast doubt on sugar's role in heart disease — in part by pointing the finger at fat — as early as the 1960s, according to an analysis of newly uncovered documents. The analysis published Monday is based on correspondence between a sugar trade group and researchers at Harvard University, and is the latest example … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams makes fun of beauty products, Maisie Williams in spoof
Maisie Williams clearly has an awesome sense of humor. We've previously seen her pranking Game of Thrones fans by going undercover, and now she's set her sights on two new targets: beauty product commercials and, in a way, herself. SEE ALSO: Here's what 'Game of Thrones' actors get up to between takes Starring in a new, very tongue-in-cheek advert for … [Link]
Mashable » Theresa May told to ditch high heels to end sexism in the workplace
LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May has been urged by a union delegate to ditch her high heels to "advance the cause for women in the workplace." SEE ALSO: How to talk about the new UK prime minister's shoes without being sexist At the Trades Union Congress (TUC) — a national trade union in the UK — conference, members voted … [Link]
Mashable » India offers land to Elon Musk to test Hyperloop
As Elon Musk struggles in acquiring land rights for testing his audacious Hyperloop project in the United States, India has emerged out of nowhere to offer him a helping hand. SEE ALSO: Hyperloop One passes first big test India is offering Musk's SpaceX a big chunk of land and permission to do the required testing in Pune, a city 118 … [Link]
Mashable » NBA, Facebook's Oculus give us the best VR sports film yet, via the 2016 Finals
There are no spoilers for the 2016 NBA Finals, we already know that Cleveland made history. But the NBA and Oculus just made sports-media history by giving us those epic moments in virtual reality. SEE ALSO: Watching sports in virtual reality isn’t great now, but it can be In partnership with Facebook's Oculus team, the NBA has released a VR documentary … [Link]
Mashable » Dark parody of a kids' toy advert makes powerful point about animal cruelty
Sometimes, nothing gets the message across quite like a hard-hitting parody. In the video above, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) raises awareness about the dangers of the puppy trade with a grim parody of a children's stuffed toy advert. SEE ALSO: Teenagers burn puppies and circulate horrific video on WhatsApp "Introducing the new Suzy Puppy!" squeals a gleeful … [Link]
Mashable » Alexa gets a British accent with Amazon Echo launch in UK and Germany
LONDON — Alexa, Amazon's personal assistant, is going global. The company debuted her British and German accents as it announced that the Echo — the speaker/microphone connected to Alexa — will be available in the two countries in the autumn. At a press conference, Amazon showed off Alexa's new accent. She's been programmed to give fairly natural-sounding responses to typical British … [Link]
Mashable » Manchester experiences epic storms, social media explodes with pics, videos
LONDON — Following one of the hottest days of the years in recorded history, greater Manchester, UK experienced a storm of apocalyptic proportions. Torrential rainfall and a series of violent lightning strikes threw the region into chaos as roads, homes, and local businesses were hit by power outages and flooding. Social media users documented the insanity, sharing some pretty gnarly photos … [Link]
Mashable » Check out this lava spewing from one of Hawaii's active volcanoes.
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has seen an increase in seismic activity, creating a lava lake in one of its craters…and the footage is pretty hot. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Lava Lake, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to get the most out of the new 'Pokémon Go' buddy update
Finally, after three achingly slow days since Niantic made the update announcement, the latest version of Pokémon Go appears to have been fully rolled out in the App Store. SEE ALSO: Here's how to guarantee your Pokémon evolve to over 1,000 CP in 'Pokémon Go' The main difference? Now, just like Ash and Pikachu, you can pick one of your little … [Link]
Mashable » This recut trailer of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' has nothing on 'Game of Thrones'
With the upcoming movie King Arthur: Legend of the Sword coming in 2017, we wondered if it might be better to just recut Monty Python and the Holy Grail as a crazy intense drama. So that's what we do in this week's episode of Trailer Mix — a biweekly series that re-imagines your favorite film trailers as entirely different genres! … [Link]
Mashable » 'Human Kind' short films offer a moving glimpse into the lives of refugee families
We know the crisis in numbers: 65.3 million people forcibly displaced around the world, 21.3 million refugees fleeing conflict and persecution across international borders. But while those stats are important in context, they can make it hard to remember who refugees are as individuals: engineers and lawyers, nurses and small business owners, parents and children — many families from across the … [Link]
Mashable » 12 hidden features in iOS 10
After months of beta testing, Apple has finally released the first official version of iOS 10. The update brings Siri to third-party apps and supercharges Messages with a lot of new superpowers. Siri and Messages may be the stars of iOS 10, but there are still plenty of new features to get excited about — even if they aren't immediately obvious. … [Link]
Popular Science » We Got Behind The Wheel Of Uber's Self-Driving Car
Cars You wouldn't even know a robot is driving Uber will now let you ride in a self-driving vehicle… [Link]
Mashable » Top 10 most mind-blowing twist endings in movie history
Who doesn’t love a surprise? That’s why our CineFix series, Best Movies Ever, takes the time to talk about the biggest surprise endings in movie history (spoilers abound). From secret villains to hallucinations, even films that were secretly just a dream, every movie from The Wizard of Oz to Fight Club gets ranked by how mind-blowing their twists turn out. Subscribe … [Link]
Slashdot » Robots Will Eliminate 6% of All US Jobs By 2021, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: By 2021, robots will have eliminated 6% of all jobs in the U.S., starting with customer service representatives and eventually truck and taxi drivers. That's just one cheery takeaway from a report released by market research company Forrester this week. These robots, or intelligent agents, represent a set of AI-powered systems … [Link]
Mashable » Definitely take the $369 Apple Watch Series 2 for a swim
We got our hands on the new Apple Watch Series 2. Our thoughts? Take if for a swim! Read more…More about Mashable Video, Apple Watch Series 2, Apps And Software, Standalone Featured, and Apple Watch
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Mashable » Apple Watch Series 2 review: Less silly, more usable
Yes, Apple does know what time it is. It's time to get serious about smartwatches. Life is pretty good with the new Apple Watch Series 2. It looks exactly like my old Apple Watch, the wearable Apple unveiled two years ago (and launched about 18 months ago), but has new components and brand-new software. Both have changed the experience with Apple’s … [Link]
Mashable » I experienced the future of Uber
I experienced the driverless future of Uber by Kerry Flynn I experienced the driverless future of Uber by Kerry Flynn I'm driving down a busy street in a city I've never before visited, and I feel like I'm hugging too close to the yellow line. I lean to look out the window and see that I'm still fully in the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Great British Bake Off' stars really aren't happy about Mel and Sue leaving the show
LONDON — "The cookie is crumbling." The words tweeted by former Great British Bake Off winner Frances Quinn at the news that presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are leaving the show — they won't be following it when it moves from the BBC to Channel 4 — were echoed across social media on Tuesday evening. SEE ALSO: If you want … [Link]
Mashable » New iPhone 7 ad is dark and scary
There's this phone called the iPhone 7, you may have heard of it. It will be available for purchase in stores in two days, on Sept. 16 and — as is customary — Apple has released the first ad for the device on its YouTube channel. Unlike Apple's ads of yesteryear, there's no narrator and there are very few humans. … [Link]
Mashable » India to get its first hotline to report child pornography next week
India will finally get an online tool next week where people can report incidents of child porn. It will be the first hotline in the country aimed at safeguarding children from sexual abuse. SEE ALSO: Hundreds of high school girls victims of online ‘pornography ring’ The hotline, which goes live Sept. 19, will be hosted on Aarambh India website. Users will … [Link]
Mashable » Oz Comic-Con rounds out 2016 with its weirdest and greatest cosplay yet
Touring a country as big as Australia is no mean feat, but such is the dedication of Oz Comic-Con. The pop culture event hosts shows in most major Australian cities throughout the year so fans from all over don't have to travel too far to geek out with their peers. SEE ALSO: Winning cosplay from 'League of Legend's' Oceanic Pro League … [Link]
Mashable » Terrifying videos show Super Typhoon Meranti flipping fences in Taiwan
The strongest super typhoon of the year hit the southern tip of Taiwan as expected on Wednesday morning. According to reports, in anticipation of Super Typhoon Meranti, some 1,500 people were evacuated, but two people were injured by early morning. The power was knocked out across more than 260,000 homes, while hundreds of flights and train services were cancelled. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Plans To Resume Launches In November
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: SpaceX is aiming to resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and an Israeli communications satellite it was due to lift into orbit, the company's president said on Tuesday. The space services company suspended Falcon 9 flights while it investigates why the rocket burst … [Link]
Mashable » These 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' skateboards are pretty rad
Growing up in the town of Toyama, Japan, illustrator Kentaro Yoshida always drew characters from his favourite manga series, such as Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball, and television shows based around bōsōzoku or motorcycle gangs. SEE ALSO: That huge new Banksy exhibition? It doesn't have the artist's consent at all It's those thick, bold black lines so often seen in manga that … [Link]
Mashable » The 5 best Aussie stickers on iOS 10's sparkly new Messages app
Apple’s new operating system may let you order an Uber with Siri and other fancy things, but let's be serious: It's all about the new and improved Messages. Apple has given the once tired app a complete overhaul, complete with GIFs, full screen effects and predictive emoji. And stickers. Thousands of stickers for you to use, rather than needing to form … [Link]
Mashable » Hey look, it's your nightmare come to life: Spider found baked into cookie
You might expect to see a spider in your garage or lurking in the back of a garden, but probably not in a box of cookies. Right? SEE ALSO: Polar bears trap Russian scientists in a remote outpost for weeks ALDI in the U.S. is investigating a customer's complaint after a spider was apparently found baked into a vanilla wafer cookie … [Link]
Mashable » Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz grabs top prize at the Venice Film Festival
Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz made history over the weekend when he won his country its first-ever Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. His winning film, The Woman Who Left (Ang Babaeng Humayo), is a nearly four-hour black and white story of a woman traversing towards redemption from injustice. SEE ALSO: You're tearing me apart, Australia!:Tommy Wiseau threatens … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie athlete wins gold in Paralympic tennis and basketball
Australian Paralympian Dylan Alcott is a maverick sportsman. On Tuesday, Alcott, along with his partner Heath Davidson, beat the Americans to win the tennis quad doubles final at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. But don't assume this is his first time in the number one spot. Alcott was part of Australia's gold medal-winning wheelchair basketball team at the Beijing … [Link]
Mashable » Lyft and Anheuser-Busch partner against drunk driving
Lyft and Anheuser-Busch want to give people rides to stop drunk driving. The two companies are partnering to give out 5,000 $10 ride vouchers per week from this Friday through the end of 2016. The campaign, planned to coincide with the holiday season, will distribute 80,000 ride vouchers total. The vouchers will become available on Thursdays and expire at the end … [Link]
Slashdot » Stanford Engineers Propose A Technology To Break The Net Neutrality Deadlock
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Stanford engineers have invented a technology that would allow an internet user to tell network providers and online publishers when and if they want content or services to be given preferential delivery, an advance that could transform the network neutrality debate. Net neutrality, as it's often called, is the proposition that internet … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling dance their way into our hearts in magical musical 'La La Land'
TORONTO — Looking at the notes I took during Damien Chazelle’s melancholy musical La La Land, one word leaps off the page. The very last word I wrote as the credits began to roll: “Wow.” Believe the hype, people. Propelled by the genuine chemistry shared by its two stars, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, La La Land is both magical and … [Link]
Mashable » Little boy covered in makeup loves denying he did it
Hux, a 3-year-old from Brisbane, Australia, thinks he's really pretty with all that lipstick and mascara on. But one thing he won't admit to is actually doing it, preferring to blame it on his older sister who isn't even at home. The video was uploaded by his mother Melissa on YouTube, and the little white lies from the cheeky toddler … [Link]
Mashable » Go behind the scenes at the League of Legends NA Finals in Toronto
Hear from the best best League of Legends players in North America at the LCS Finals in Toronto. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Pc, Entertainment, Gaming, and League Of Legends
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Mashable » Cosplayer gets surprise proposal at League of Legends event
A cosplayer at the League of Legends had a day she will never forget. Tiffany Witcher's boyfriend of seven years surprised her by proposing at the event. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Marriage Proposal, Cosplay, Pc, and Entertainment [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft updates Outlook's calendar as it says goodbye to Sunrise for good
Sunrise, the popular calendar app acquired by Microsoft in 2015, is officially no more. The app's calendars have stopped updating and users will no longer be able to access their accounts through the app or website as of Sept. 14, the company revealed. In what may be an effort to help soften that blow, Microsoft also delivered a major update to … [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Manning wins treatment for gender dysphoria, including surgery
A transgender soldier imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified information to the WikiLeaks website will end a hunger strike after the Army agreed to allow her to receive medical treatment for her gender dysphoria, the American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Chelsea Manning won't get solitary confinement for breaking prison rules Chelsea Manning's medical treatment will begin with surgery … [Link]
Mashable » Want to invest your retirement funds in tech? There's an app for that.
You better hope the iPhone 7 sells well — your future retirement savings could depend on it. Spaceship, which bills itself as the "super fund for millennials," is creating a new style of superannuation fund that will invest predominantly in technology. A super fund is a mandatory way Australians save for old age, somewhat similar to a 401(k) in the U.S., … [Link]
Mashable » 9-year-old rugby player smashes through other children like it's NBD
Youth sports are meant to be about participation and improving motor skills. Building friendships, even. But the highlight reel of 9-year-old Meaalofa Te'o at an Australian rugby league tournament would surely strike fear into the hearts of other kids on the field, and likely their parents too. SEE ALSO: These guys are slam dunking on top of a speeding train … [Link]
Slashdot » Edward Snowden Makes 'Moral' Case For Presidential Pardon
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Edward Snowden has set out the case for Barack Obama granting him a pardon before the U.S. president leaves office in January, arguing that the disclosure of the scale of surveillance by U.S. and British intelligence agencies was not only morally right but had left citizens better off. Speaking on Monday … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Paralympic athletes clock faster race time than Olympic gold medalist
At the Rio Olympics, Matthew Centrowitz Jr. took home gold in the 1,500-meter final with a time of 3 minutes and 50 seconds. On Monday, four runners with visual disabilities bested that time in the same event at the Rio Paralympic Games. That's right. Not just one runner. Not two. Not even threeFour. SEE ALSO: Malaysia's incredible Paralympic performance at Rio … [Link]
Mashable » Dude makes new friend after dialing wrong number on FaceTime
You don't have to leave your apartment to make new friends. Just dial a few random numbers on FaceTime and see what sticks. Rell Hill, who lives in Chicago, wanted to FaceTime a friend of his late last week. Instead, he accidentally dialed the wrong number — and FaceTimed a random 15-year-old. Thinking his phone was on the fritz, Hill hung … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Adds Audiobooks and Podcasts To Prime Membership
If you're one of the 63 million Amazon Prime members out there, you may be happy to hear that Amazon will now grant you unlimited access to podcasts and audiobooks from Audible. Fortune reports: With Tuesday's news, Prime members will now be able to stream a rotating selection of more than 50 audiobooks. Prime members will also have free access … [Link]
New Scientist – News » More than half of UK species in decline – some may soon vanish
A new report paints a gloomy picture and blames intensive farming and climate change for an ongoing devastation of wildlife across the UK [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Gets Its Own Social Network With Launch of YouTube Community
The earlier reports were right when they said YouTube was working on launching its own social networking service for content creators. Instead of the "YouTube Backstage" branding, YouTube has decided to call their social networking service "YouTube Community," which allows content creators to use text, GIFs, and images to better engage viewers. Given the controversy surrounding YouTube in regard to … [Link]
Mashable » This app is asking women to report areas where they feel unsafe
A city in Australia has created an app and website for local women to report areas where they feel unsafe. The move is all part of a campaign to improve safety and quality of life. Additional reporting by The Associated Press. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Australia, Apps Helping, Apps, and Real Time
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Mashable » Herman the cat looks worried, but we promise he's okay
Herman the cat is totally fine, guys. The Danish feline, who was adopted by owner Shirley Nordenskiold when he was a kitten, is enchanting the internet with his big eyes and perpetually terrified expression. Seriously, this cat looks super worried. Is there a problem? No problem at all, Nordenskiold told Mashable. Herman was "born special," she said, but he's perfectly healthy. … [Link]
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