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 » The cast of 'The West Wing' will campaign for Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton has President Jed Bartlett's cabinet on her side in the coming election. On Wednesday, the Clinton campaign announced that cast members of The West Wing will campaign for the Democratic presidential candidate in Ohio on Sept. 24 and 25. SEE ALSO: Joss Whedon and his celebrity friends want you to vote on election day Clinton press staffer Ian Sams … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder's new iMessage app will let you swipe while you chat
Tinder power users, rejoice: You can now swipe in iMessage. The dating app rolled out a new experience for iMessage, an app called Tinder Stacks, that allows people to create their own Tinder-like swiping experiences directly in their conversations. SEE ALSO: Your Tinder match can now judge you by your most-played songs on Spotify The idea behind Tinder Stacks is to … [Link]
Mashable » Racing cars powered by rubber bands is true art
Every year, students at Pasadena's Art Center College of Design make and race rubber band-powered cars. Stephen Colbert skewers Donald Trump Jr. for his idiotic Skittles analogy Escape prison with the hero of ‘Shawshank Redemption’ in this 8-bit film 'Hamilton's America' trailer will only slightly ease your 'Hamilton' FOMO Prince Harry gives the kids what they want and it's a … [Link]
Slashdot » Reddit Brings Down North Korea's Entire Internet
After a North Korean system administrator misconfigured its nameserver allowing anyone to query it and get the list of the domains that exist for .kp, it was revealed that the secretive country only has 28 websites. That's 28 websites for a country with nearly 25 million people. Naturally, the story was published all across the web, including on Reddit, which … [Link]
Popular Science » People Want to Interact — Even with an Autonomous Car
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab Semcon's smiling car experiment shows pedestrians' fear of self-driving cars Autonomous cars will need to interact with people outside the car, as demonstrated by Semcon's smiling car prototype. [Link]
Mashable » The Brangelina breakup has made 'By the Sea' into a too-real masterpiece
LOS ANGELES — Who knew? Who knew that Angelina Jolie's 2015 nouveau arthouse melodrama By the Sea wasn't just some indulgent critics' punching-bag — but rather, a secret cinematic treasure about the infirmity of celebrity marriage, just waiting for its catalytic moment to emerge as a modern meta masterpiece? WhoKnew? I'll tell you who. You can see it in the eyes: … [Link]
Mashable » Up close with Oakley Radar Pace, the wearable that may help you forget Google Glass
Wearing Google Glass was probably never cool, but that doesn’t mean eyewear can’t still be both intelligent and hip. At least that’s what sunglass manufacturer Oakley is counting on. Nine months after Intel — Oakley’s partner — gave us a brief glimpse of the future of intelligent eyewear, Oakley is finally ready to ship the sharp-looking Oakley Radar Pace. 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Access the Tickspot API with cURL
VIA Studio's Mark Biek recently demonstrated the benefits of using cURL to bypass the typical code writing exercise needed to pull app data. cURL is a utility that's commonly used by developers to interact with Web servers from the command line of an operating system like Unix, Linux, and Mac OS X. Because of how it can send and receive … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How baby beluga whales dive deeper and longer than any others
Arctic sea ice forces baby belugas to hold their breath longer than other young whales. Special muscle adaptations help the babies survive [Link]
Slashdot » With 3D Printer Gun Files, National Security Interest Trumps Free Speech, Court Rules
A federal appeals court ruled this week against Defense Distributed, the Texas organization that promotes 3D-printed guns, in a lawsuit that it brought last year against the State Department. In a 2-1 decision, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals was not persuaded that Defense Distributed's right to free speech under the First Amendment outweighs national security concerns. From an ArsTechnica … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » McKesson Launches Interoperability Platform to Build FHIR API Apps
McKesson Health Solutions (MHS) recently unveiled the McKesson Intelligence Hub, a new technology platform for enabling interoperability and sharing business intelligence among healthcare apps.
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Mashable » Londoners wait in line for hours to get a taste of In-N-Out Burger
The popular West Coast burger chain In-N-Out has taken a trip across the pond. On Wednesday, an In-N-Out pop-up restaurant appeared in Swiss Cottage, London, attracting an absurd number of burger lovers to the scene. (Currently, most In-N-Out locations are in California, although they can also be found in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah.) SEE ALSO: The hamdog just flew … [Link]
Slashdot » Stop Piracy? Legal Alternatives Beat Legal Threats, Research Shows
An anonymous reader writes: Threatening file-sharers with high fines or even prison sentences is not the best way to stop piracy. New research published by UK researchers shows that perceived risk has no effect on people's file-sharing habits. Instead, the entertainment industries should focus on improving the legal options, so these can compete with file-sharing. Unauthorized file-sharing (UFS) is best … [Link]
Mashable » NYC bombing suspect's eBay and YouTube accounts give insight into his mind
The man suspected of planting multiple, highly lethal bombs around New York and New Jersey used eBay to source materials, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in federal court. The charges against Ahmad Rahami, 28, include the use of weapons of mass destruction, bombing a place of public use, and destruction of property by means of fire or explosive, according … [Link]
Slashdot » Blizzard Is Getting Rid of the Battle.net Name
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: The Battle.net name is no more. Today Blizzard announced that it's moving away from using the Battle.net moniker when referring to its online services. "Battle.net technology will continue to serve as the central nervous system for Blizzard games — nothing is changing in that regard," the company wrote in a forum … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert skewers Donald Trump Jr. for his idiotic Skittles analogy
Donald Trump Jr. got righteously burned from every angle following his assertion Monday that America's "Syrian refugee problem" is like a bowl of poisoned skittles. Some pointed out his inaccurate math, others reminded him that refugees are people not Skittles, the photographer whose image he stole for the ridiculed meme said he was himself a refuge, and Skittles themselves slammed … [Link]
Slashdot » Nokia Says It Can Deliver Internet 1,000x Faster Than Google Fiber
An anonymous reader writes: Verizon Fios has topped Netflix's speed index for quite some time now with its 500 Mbps up and down internet speeds. When compared to dial-up speeds of about 56 Kbps, Fios is roughly 1000 times faster (since 500 Mbps is equivalent to 500,000 Kbps). Google Fiber on the other hand offers 1 Gbps speeds, but it's … [Link]
Mashable » Climate change poses a major security risk to the U.S. today, intelligence report warns
The U.S. intelligence community on Wednesday released a new report finding that global warming is already acting as a destabilizing force worldwide, with more serious ramifications to come in the next two decades. In the report, the National Intelligence Council (NIC) — a group of public and private sector experts who advise the Director of National Intelligence — found that extreme … [Link]
Mashable » Head back to 'Shawshank Redemption' prison in 8-bit-style short
The Shawshank Redemption was always destined for video game greatness. Andy Dufresne must collect items, make friends and achieve goals on his quest to escape Shawshank prison. Can you defeat the Warden and dig the tunnel before time runs out? 8-Bit Cinema "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade and NES-inspired action. Today Shawshank Redemption is presented in the form … [Link]
Popular Science » What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars
Cars Plus, a new acronym Driverless car policy… [Link]
Popular Science » Plan To Save Humanity From Catastrophic Global Warming Gets A Boost
Environment Why 31 countries joining The Paris Agreement is a big deal Today, the Paris Agreement got a big boost. [Link]
Popular Science » Should You Build Your Own EpiPen?
Health You can, but here’s a spoiler alert: a medical ethicist says you shouldn’t According to a statement published on the group’s website, Laufer et al have developed the EpiPencil, which they say, “can be built entirely using off-the-shelf parts,… [Link]
Popular Science » 'Love Hormone' Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment
Health A new study shows how oxytocin impacts how we see the world It's not just the love hormone: oxytocin could prop up our spiritual lives, according to new research out of Duke University. [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Is Looking for Volunteers To Improve Its Site
The video-sharing site is looking for "heroes." YouTube is looking for a few good users who want to be "Heroes." Google's video-sharing site wants volunteers to help moderate its content by flagging inappropriate content, fielding questions in YouTube Help forums, and contributing video captions and subtitles, reports Reuters. From the report:Performing those types of tasks will help users earn points … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Fitness Tracker May Be Holding You Back From Losing Weight
Gadgets A study shows people dropped more pounds without using one A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that people who did not use fitness trackers lost on average 5 more pounds over 12 months… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Garmin Offers Developers Nearly Limitless Possibilities for Lifestyle Quantification
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Popular Science » Used Coffee Grounds Can Clean Contaminated Water
Science Turning trash into a lifesaver Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the U.S., which makes for a perky population — but it also creates a lot of used grounds. Scientists now report in the… [Link]
Popular Science » This Anti-Acne Gel Now Costs Almost $10,000 Per Tube
Health Price hiked from $240 over the course of a year Acne suffering teens better hope their parents bought in bulk if they use Aloquin gel to treat their skin. The company's new owner has raised the price by over 1,000… [Link]
Mashable » How to keep your Google Allo messages secure and private
Google launched its new Allo texting app Wednesday, and it's pretty fun. You can use it to get information from a bot, send your friends doodles, mess with font sizes — all that good stuff. But stop yourself before sending anything that might be incriminating. (Not a bad rule of thumb on the internet.) By default, Allo will store your messages … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg's new $3 billion goal: Cure, prevent and manage all disease
SAN FRANCISCO — Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have set a new ambitious goal: curing disease. The two announced that their Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will invest at least $3 billion over the next 10 years in an effort to achieve this goal. Speaking Wednesday at an event on the campus of the University of California, San Francisco, Chan, who is … [Link]
Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Announce $3 Billion Initiative To 'Cure All Diseases'
Yesterday, researchers on behalf of Microsoft said they will "solve" cancer within the next 10 years by treating it like a computer virus that invades and corrupts the body's cells. Today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan announced a $3 billion initiative to "cure all diseases." VentureBeat reports: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a company created by Mark … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé will headline this year's Tidal X benefit show because who else can?
There is one foolproof way to follow up Beyoncé: more Beyoncé. Queen Bey is set to headline the second TIDAL X benefit show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Oct. 15 after doing a pretty killer job the first time around. Nicki Minaj, who performed "Feeling Myself" with Bey for the first time live at the show last year will be … [Link]
Popular Science » iPhone 7 Plus Camera Update Comes Early
Gadgets The latest iOS beta offers an early look at the new depth of field portrait mode Testing the iPhone's new depth of field mode… [Link]
Mashable » Don King uses N-word while introducing Donald Trump
The 2016 election cycle took its latest bizarre turn Wednesday when boxing promoter Don King dropped the N-word while introducing Donald Trump at an event in the battleground state of Ohio. SEE ALSO: The NBA's newest $100 million man is someone whose story you can't help but love In a rambling introduction, the 85-year-old King related a conversation he said he … [Link]
Mashable » Escape prison with the hero of ‘Shawshank Redemption’ in this 8-bit film
The Shawshank Redemption was always destined for video game greatness. Andy Dufresne must collect items, make friends and achieve goals on his quest to escape Shawshank prison. Can you defeat the Warden and dig the tunnel before time runs out? 8-Bit Cinema "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade and NES-inspired action. Today Shawshank Redemption is presented in the … [Link]
Mashable » 10 great 'Survivor' moments, as told by two former castaways
Survivor returns tonight for its 33rd cycle, and from the pre-season hype it could be one of the wildest seasons yetSurvivor: Millennials Vs. Gen-X is literally a battle of the generations. For the past eight years, I’ve been blogging about Survivor for People.com — and have occasionally been joined by artist Erik Reichenbach. We’re both former contestants, and we also both … [Link]
Mashable » The Dodgers just trolled Madison Bumgarner with these t-shirts
In case you missed it, Madison Bumgarner doesn't like to be looked at. A benches-clearing, bullpen-emptying shoving match ensued at Dodger Stadium on Monday night when extended eye contact caused tempers to flare between the Giants' Bumgarner and the Dodgers' Yasiel Puig. Not even 24 hours could pass before Puig, the polarizing young outfielder, made light of the situation, donning #DONTLOOKATME … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl's pep talk gives us serious confidence goals
We found our new spirit animal, and she's a little girl from Michigan. Jamie Rabaut filmed her adorable daughter Audrey giving herself a pep talk in the mirror and it is teaching us a serious lesson in self-acceptance. SEE ALSO: Toddler's interview answers are both perplexing and adorable Watch her confidently affirm herself about her cuteness, smartness and, obviously, perfection below. … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Corporate Troll' Wins $3 Million Verdict Against Apple For Ring-Silencing Patent
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A non-practicing entity called MobileMedia Ideas LLC won a patent lawsuit against Apple today, with a Delaware federal jury finding that Apple should pay $3 million for infringing MobileMedia's patent RE39,231, which relates to ring-silencing features on mobile phones. MobileMedia is an unusual example of the kind of pure patent-licensing entity … [Link]
Popular Science » Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits $3 Billion To Cure All Diseases
Science I guess no one ever thought to fund them all? New program from Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan plans to cure all diseases without their childrens' lifetimes. [Link]
Mashable » This running back has the NFL's funniest Twitter avatar by far
We’re still laughing. Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett has only made one Pro Bowl in his eight-year NFL career, but he is now the league's undisputed Twitter-avatar MVP. He don't make the law, you see … he Justin Forsett. 
Image: @JForsett/twitterThe very good joke was brought to the internet's attention Wednesday on — where else? — Twitter by Luke Rodgers … [Link]
Popular Science » Sorry, Hubble Did Not Find Aliens On Europa
Space NASA's big announcement next week is going to be definitely not aliens Yesterday NASA announced that they'd found "Evidence of Surprising Activity on Europa," and the public's imagination ran wild… [Link]
Mashable » The Tension Experience: A live theater show that seriously messes with your head
How’s this for a night out: You drive to a dark alleyway in central Los Angeles. There’s a parked van with its headlights blinding you as you pull in. Someone cryptically calls your phone. You’re bundled into the van with a bag over your head and driven off into the night. Half an hour later you’re in a labyrinthine warehouse, blindfolded, … [Link]
Mashable » Beats has a new pair of stylish wired headphones for you wireless haters
The future of music listening will be wireless, but that doesn't mean good, old-fashioned wired headphones will disappear just yet. Beats' newly announced EP on-ear headphones, priced at $129.95, are designed to get people to focus just on their music. They're available in four colors (white, black, blue and red) and offer a no-gimmick audio experience. SEE ALSO: Apple just dropped … [Link]
Mashable » We now know exactly how many times Trump has tweeted his favorite insults
Clear your schedule — you can now search through every single tweet Donald Trump has ever composed in one convenient place. Some genius has taken the time to create the Trump Twitter Archive, which gives the public the ability to easily search all of the Republican candidate's tweets using specific keywords, dates or retweets. SEE ALSO: A candy has officially trumped … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Watson takes her fight for gender equality to universities
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador (and Harry Potter star) Emma Watson announced a partnership with 10 international universities to prioritize gender equality and address sexual assault dangers. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, University, and College [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Handler calls Angelina Jolie 'a f*cking lunatic'
The world had a spectrum of reactions to Brangelina's breakup, but trust Chelsea Handler to spin it with sarcasm over sympathy. SEE ALSO: George Clooney learns about Brangelina's divorce mid-interview Handler, a long time friend of Jennifer Aniston's, addressed rumors that the couple split was due to Pitt's rumored drug and alcohol consumption. “I wonder why he would need to self-medicate,” … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Calacanis on the new Inside.com, the state of the media and what's interesting to investors
Jason Calacanis, who sold his company Weblogs to AOL for $30 million in 2005 and was an early investor in Uber and other tech startups, said he doesn't need to work again. But as a serial entrepreneur who cut his teeth as journalist before launching several publications, he has dedicated himself to creating another media company, Inside, and building it into … [Link]
Mashable » Rome set to drop 2024 Olympics bid, improving LA's chances
Refusing to put up with more debt in a city besieged by corruption and poor public services, Mayor Virginia Raggi rejected Rome's bid for the 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, effectively dooming the capital's candidacy for the second time in four years. "This city is unlivable," Raggi said in a news conference at city hall atop ancient Capitoline Hill. "We need to … [Link]
Mashable » Rob Kardashian pulls off platinum blonde as well as his sisters
All of the Kardashians can pull off platinum blonde, including Rob. On Tuesday, reality television star Rob Kardashian posted a photoshopped picture to Instagram of himself and his sisters as shiny platinum blondes. He captioned the image: "Pretty sure I murdered this look." SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian snapped some nudes, because that's what Snapchat is for Pretty sure I murdered this … [Link]
Mashable » The 16 countries in the 'Overwatch' World Cup
Over 50 countries were invited to compete for a spot in the Overwatch World Cup and 16 of them have qualified to compete at BlizzCon. The 16 teams are the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia/New Zealend, Finland, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Brazil and Chile. SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' hack uses turntables to control musical hero Lúcio … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Revealed: The renewable energy scam making global warming worse
The largest source of "clean" energy is not reducing carbon emissions by as much as official figures claim – and it is causing immense harm to the poor and to wildlife [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gene-reading software to cut TB diagnosis from months to minutes
Drug-resistant tuberculosis is on the rise. Software that predicts the specific cocktail of drugs to use in each case will help [Link]
New Scientist – News » Send secret messages hidden in the DNA of bacterial spores
Bacterial DNA could provide a good long-term solution for storing digital information thanks to new encryption techniques that protect it from hackers [Link]
New Scientist – News » Germany to create world’s first highway code for driverless cars
The three laws of robotic cars will place liability for collisions on the makers of autonomous vehicles, putting them on same legal footing as human drivers [Link]
Mashable » QUIZ: Which cocktail garnish fits your personality?
Your drink of choice says more about you than you realize — and it goes far beyond which flavors agree with your palate. Cocktails are coded with subtle personality signifiers, ranging from the type of alcohol to the type of glass it's served in, but the heart of what your cocktail says about you can be found in its garnish. … [Link]
Mashable » Protests erupt in Charlotte following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
Officers were in search of a different man when Scott was shot and killed by police in his apartment complex's parking lot. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Charlotte, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World
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Slashdot » Lenovo Denies Claims It Plotted With Microsoft To Block Linux Installs
Reader kruug writes: Several users noted certain new Lenovo machines' SSDs are locked in a RAID mode, with AHCI removed from the BIOS. Windows is able to see the SSD while in RAID mode due to a proprietary driver, but the SSD is hidden from Linux installations — for which such a driver is unavailable. Speaking to The Register today, … [Link]
Popular Science » Garlic Lovers Rejoice, Hot Lettuce Is Here To Save Your Breath
Science Because nothing says ‘fresh’ like moist, steamy greens It turns out there are a lot of unpleasant ways to get rid of garlic breath, but not many appealing ones. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Defining Some API Standards and Best Practices Might Benefit Enterprises
There is no way to stop or reverse the accelerating pace and influence of data in business life.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Twilio Launches Voice Insights API to Monitor WebRTC Performance
On Tuesday Twilio announced the launch of their Voice Insights API, which allows developers to monitor network and device performance during WebRTC calls. With the API, developers can now programmatically adjust their applications in response to varying network and device conditions.
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Popular Science » As Its Ice Sheet Melts, Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Expected
Environment We may have been underestimating sea level rise If the Earth's crust had a theme song, it would probably be Chumbawamba's '90's classic "Tubthumping."… [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Think They’ve Solved An Ancient Antarctic Mystery
Environment And the answer may yield clues about the future of our changing climate A few million years ago, during the Pliocene, something happened in Antarctica that caused vast amounts of consternation to modern-day geologists. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft and Sony Are Debating Over Whose Console Really Offers 'True 4K'
Sony's PlayStation 4, which will go on sales in two months, comes loaded with rendering pipeline and some proprietary upscaling techniques that can improve lower resolution base signals to take fuller advantage of a 4K display. Microsoft is seemingly upset with how Sony is marketing this, and it is not shying from telling people that no amount of upscaling can … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Just Because Github Has a GraphQL API Doesn’t Mean You Should Too
Recently there has been a lot of talk about Facebook’s GraphQL specification, and exactly how it transforms the way applications are now able to interact with each other.
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Mashable » 3D 'unwrapping' tools let scientists read an ancient Hebrew scroll
New software tools have enabled scientists to read an ancient, damaged Hebrew scroll without ever unfurling the fragile, disintegrating parchment. The digitization techniques, known as "volume cartography," transformed what were the charred remains of the nearly 2,000-year-old En-Gedi scroll into legible columns of handwritten text from the book of Leviticus, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Brain has carrot and stick to teach us how to behave
A hub in our brain might reward us when we do well and punish us when something goes wrong, teaching us strategies for life that help us survive [Link]
New Scientist – News » The most detailed look yet at how early humans left Africa
Whole-genome studies of nearly 800 people from around the world show that all modern humans from outside Africa are descended from one group of migrants [Link]
Mashable » The Paris climate agreement just took a big step toward becoming international law
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is on a diplomatic mission to ensure that the Paris Agreement on Climate Change goes into force before he leaves office at the end of the year. With 31 countries formally ratifying the agreement on Wednesday, that goal took a major step toward becoming reality. When the agreement was negotiated in France in December, many … [Link]
Mashable » NBA star Jeremy Lin creates new esports team
NBA point guard Jeremy Lin has planted his flag in the world of Dota 2, creating team 'VGJ'. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Gaming, Pc, Dota 2, and Esports [Link]
Mashable » Joss Whedon and his celebrity friends want you to vote on election day
What happens when Joss Whedon puts Stanley Tucci, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Keegan-Michael Key, Robert Downey Jr, Leslie Odom Jr. and more in one video? You pay attention. On Wednesday, the Avengers writer and director debuted a promotional video for his new super PAC Save The Day, a digital production company that's "dedicated to the idea that voting is a necessary … [Link]
Mashable » A New York judge says bitcoin is money, two months after a Florida judge ruled it wasn't
The legal debate over bitcoin is getting tricky across state lines. Is bitcoin money? A judge in New York on Monday ruled it is. The ruling followed an opposite conclusion in Florida in July. A judge in that state dismissed charges of illegally transmitting and laundering $1,500 in bitcoin on the grounds that bitcoin wasn't a currency. This time around, US … [Link]
Mashable » Striking images from the violent protests in Charlotte after fatal police shooting
Protesters seethed in Charlotte on Tuesday following the fatal shooting of a black man named Keith Lamont Scott. Residents say Scott, 43, was reading a book in his car while waiting for a school bus to drop off his son just before Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer Brentley Vinson shot him to death. SEE ALSO: Heartbreaking Facebook video puts spotlight on Charlotte police shooting … [Link]
Slashdot » GNOME 3.22 Desktop Environment Officially Released
Reader prisoninmate writes: Today, September 21, is a big day for Linux users, especially those who love the GNOME desktop environment, as the next major release is now officially available. Yes, that's right, we're talking about GNOME 3.22, dubbed Karlsruhe after the German host city of the annual GUADEC (GNOME Users And Developers European Conference) event, which took place last … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Walking Dead' trailer takes us to the heart of Ezekiel's kingdom
Fans may be eagerly waiting for (or dreading) the Walking Dead conclusion of the cliffhanger with Negan and his bat, but that's clearly not all that's going to be happening in Season 7 of AMC's hit. A new trailer for the show spotlights new character King Ezekiel (Khary Payton), a commanding and self-proclaimed king with a casual pet tiger. Part of … [Link]
Popular Science » Oceanic Crabs Get Promiscuous, If The Size Of The Room Is Right
Animals Also: turtles make great wingmen for crabs If crabs' aquatic apartments were larger, would they broaden their sex lives to include more partners? [Link]
Mashable » From HAM radio to modern day communications tech
What if you could talk to your past? Detective Raimy Sullivan (Peyton List) is about to find out on the forthcoming CW series Frequency, premiering October 5, 9/8c, when she uses an old ham radio to speak to her deceased father. But ham radios have made more of an impact than just allowing detectives to figure their father’s unsolved murder—they’re partly to … [Link]
Mashable » Get an exclusive look at Hulu and AwesomenessTV's new series 'Freakish'
LOS ANGELES — Hulu is gearing up for Halloween with a new series geared toward Gen Z viewers. Freakish, from AwesomenessTV, follows group of students at a small-town high school who have to fight for survival after a predatory mutant freaks take over. Mashable got an exclusive look at the trailer (above) and anew poster (below). 
Image: huluThe 10-episode series, … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung's 960 Pro and 960 Evo SSDs Marry Crazy-Fast Speeds With Roomy Capacity
An anonymous reader writes: Samsung is following up its NVMe successes from 2015 with some fresh blazing-fast M.2 SSDs for storage geeks. The company just announced the Samsung 960 Pro and 960 Evo during this year's Samsung SSD Global Summit. As with 2015's 950 Pro NVMe SSDs, the new 960 series marries stacked V-NAND density with the Non-Volatile Memory express … [Link]
Mashable » The Weeknd cuts off all his hair and announces a new album, 'Starboy'
It might only be Wednesday, but it's finally time for The Weeknd. After months of teasing pictures and audio from the studio, the Toronto based singer (born Abel Tesfaye) finally announced the title and album artwork behind his upcoming project, Starboy. SEE ALSO: The Weeknd teases new music in Instagram post NEW ALBUM COVER / TITLE shot by @nabildo #STARBOY A … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Watson's UN speech calls on universities to address sexual violence on campus
In a speech introducing a university initiative from the UN Women movement HeForShe, Emma Watson called on learning institutions to address the issue of sexual violence on college campuses. SEE ALSO: 9 intersectional feminist podcasts to fill your commute The actress and UN Women goodwill ambassador addressed the United Nations in New York on Tuesday in support of the HeForShe IMPACT … [Link]
Mashable » Team Angelina Jolie released a second statement on divorce from Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie wants to be doubly sure that this point gets across: Family first, privacy please. In case you've been away from the internet for awhile, Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt on Monday, and the news broke a day later, including statements from both sides. With all the gossip swirling around the couple, Jolie's camp saw fit to issue … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what happened when we blew NYC's mind with free DQ Bakes! Snacks
You never really know what kind of magical things can happen when you walk around New York City. Sometimes, you might experience something you never saw coming, like the queen of sweet treats – the Dairy Queen® brand – giving away savory, oven-hot snacks. That's just what happened when the Dairy Queen® brand and Mashable planned a surprise pop-up giveaway in … [Link]
Popular Science » One Of The Largest Objects In The Universe Is A Galaxy-Containing Blob
Space Let it shine A long time ago, a few galaxies were forming far, far away in a giant blob. [Link]
Mashable » Put down that pug: Vets urge people to stop buying flat-faced dogs
LONDON — Veterinarians are urging people not to purchase certain breeds of dogs including pugs, bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and shih-tzus. Breeds such as these are called brachycephalic dogs, and a range of health problems are associated with their characteristic "flat faces". SEE ALSO: Labradoodle Creator Regrets Breeding 'Frankenstein' of Dogs The problems arise from the distinctive shape of the … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A 'Cow Killer' Velvet Ant Sting A Guy For Science
Entertainment It's technically a wasp, but literally a nightmare. In case you were wondering, there is in fact an ant with an inch-long stinger that can cause 30 minutes of life-changing, pray-for-death pain. The velvet ant, nicknamed… [Link]
Mashable » 'Fuller House' Season 2 will premiere sooner than you expected
You might feel that barely any time has passed since Netflix's nostalgia-filled Full House continuation started streaming, and you'd be correct. Season 1 premiered online Feb. 26, and a second season is due before the end of the year. SEE ALSO: A terrifying recreation of the 'Full House' intro using 'GTA V' Candace Cameron Bure, who plays DJ on Fuller House … [Link]
Mashable » ESL One's New York 'CS:GO' event will be live streamed in VR
Esports fans: virtual reality live streams are coming. SEE ALSO: Models strip naked for Augmented Reality fashion display in London The ESL One New York Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament is going to be the first esports event live-streamed in VR on Oct. 1 and 2. Fans will be able to watch either from a viewpoint in the Barclays Center or from … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Approaches McLaren About A Potential Acquisition: FT
Apple has approached British Formula One team owner McLaren for a strategic investment or a potential buyout (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source), the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The loss-making automotive group could be valued at around $1.4 billion. A deal with McLaren, which also makes high-performance sports cars, could give Apple key automotive technology amid … [Link]
Mashable » The Winklevoss twins want to make Bitcoin more mainstream with daily auctions
Gemini Trust Co., the U.S.-based digital-currency exchange founded by entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is introducing a daily bitcoin auction to facilitate price discovery and larger trades at lower costs. The auctions, to be held at 4 p.m. New York time every day including holidays and weekends, at first will support just bitcoin-to-U.S. dollar trading, and will eventually expand to more … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The Wikipedia bots that are engaged in spats that never end
Bots are often used to help human editors manage changes made to Wikipedia – but they can get stuck in loops undoing each other’s edits for years [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking Facebook video puts spotlight on Charlotte police shooting
In the minutes after a police officer in Charlotte, North Carolina fatally shot a black man named Keith Lamont Scott on Tuesday, a woman who identified herself as his daughter got to the site of the shooting and started recording on Facebook Live. In the video, which has around 691,000 views as of this writing, Lyric Scott confronts police who have … [Link]
Mashable » Vine star King Bach will be the host of this year’s Streamy Awards
LOS ANGELES – The Streamy Awards has found its next host. Vine star King Bach (real name Andrew Bachelor) will take on the hosting gig for the 6th annual awards show, which honors excellence in online video and those who create it. “It’s an honor to be able to celebrate the accomplishments of my peers, as they continue to innovate and … [Link]
Mashable » Secluded library retreat is a book lover's dream
Rejoice, book lovers: we found the place where everyone will finally leave you alone. This little black cabin, built by Studio Padron, is actually a library and guest house for a vacation home in upstate New York. Appropriately, it's called Hemmelig Rom — "secret room" in Norwegian. SEE ALSO: 5 essential trips for 'Game of Thrones' superfans, organized by house 
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Mashable » Tyler Oakley launches own show on Ellen DeGeneres' digital network
LOS ANGELES — YouTuber Tyler Oakley is getting his own show…on EllenTube. The Tyler Oakley Show, which launched Wednesday, will feature the digital influencer doing unfiltered, fun celebrity interviews. Episode one kicked off with guests Celine Dion and Kerry Washington. The show marks the beginning of Oakley and host Ellen DeGeneres' overall development deal with her recently launched Ellen Digital Network. … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes finally got married
Hey girl—brace yourself. After dating for about five years, the Hollywood powerhouse couple Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have officially tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony, according to reports. SEE ALSO: This coloring book is here for all your relationship goals According to Us Weekly, the Gosling and Mendes were surrounded by family and friends when they said "I … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Might Buy McLaren, Or Partner For A Driverless Car
Cars Reports of talks could mean an Apple car Apple may have a manufacturer picked out for the first Apple car, and it may be a luxury maker. The Financial Times reported today that Apple is in talks with McLaren… [Link]
Mashable » First food waste supermarket opens in the UK
A food waste supermarket – the first in the UK – has opened near Leeds and it allows people to "pay as they feel" for the goods by giving time, money or skills. The "warehouse", a store on the Grangefield Industrial Estate in Pudsey, is the latest invention of The Real Junk Food Project, which is behind food banks and 120 … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton's America' trailer will only slightly ease your 'Hamilton' FOMO
Whether you've seen it multiple times or are bitter about your 100th lottery loss, you may have noticed that Hamilton is popping up everywhere. The musical that stormed first New York and now Chicago will take the national stage on PBS's upcoming Hamilton's America. SEE ALSO: 'Hamilton' cast predictably slays its Tony Award performance The documentary follows the genesis of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Paris climate deal may come into force by the end of 2016
More than 55 countries have ratified the UN’s climate agreement, meeting the first of two thresholds needed for it to come into force [Link]
Popular Science » Video: Trained A.I. Beats Humans In Doom Deathmatches
Entertainment The great terror of 1993, realized AI plays Doom… [Link]
Popular Science » Horses Can Learn To Communicate Specific Needs To People
Animals These trained horses got picky about their blankets Next up in the roster of animals that we might be concerned about reading our newspapers or staging a hostile takeover of humanity: horses. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Signature PC Requirements Now Blocks Linux Installation: Reports
Reader sombragris writes: According to a well-documented forum thread, the Signature PC program by Microsoft now requires to lock down PCs. This user found out that his Lenovo Yoga 900 ISK2 UltraBook has the SSD in a proprietary RAID mode which Linux does not understand and the BIOS is also locked down so it could not be turned off. When … [Link]
Mashable » McLaren says it's not in talks with Apple about a possible acquisition
Looking for a luxury car with "billionaire doors"? Apple may be your new dealer. The tech giant has been in talks with McLaren Technology Group, the British manufacturer of Formula 1 race cars and luxury sports cars, for a potential acquisition or strategic investment, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Those talks began several … [Link]
Mashable » Michelle Obama gave the world a classic Barack impression
If you love Michelle Obama, we suggest sitting down and possibly snuggling up in a blanket fort while watching the following clips. On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, the First Lady was her usual flawless self – she revealed some silly White House gossip, discussed her Let Girls Learn initiative and straight up inspired us all. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » macOS Sierra has more of everything you love, just with a different name
Why makes a good operating system? Utility, intelligence, consistency, stability, speed and knowability. The last component should be the easiest one, especially for well-established OSes, but it’s where many have stumbled. Microsoft, for instance, learned a hard lesson with the innovative and overreaching Windows 8. It hid key components of the operating system and tried to drag Windows users into the … [Link]
Popular Science » The Chinese-Russian South China Sea Naval Exercises: What Happened And Why Did It Matter?
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Mashable » Prince Harry gives the kids what they want and it's a dab
It's official, Prince Harry is (again) the coolest royal. While visiting a group of children in Aberdeen, Scotland, Prince Harry gave the enthusiastic kids what they really wanted: a royal dab. Watch his regal moves electrify the crowd and our hearts. Marshawn Lynch shares his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick's protest Demonic nun-fighting hero emerges from 'The Conjuring 2' mirror prank … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Backs Off On Previously Announced Allo Privacy Feature
When Google first unveiled its Allo messaging app, the company said it would not keep a log of chats you have with people when in incognito mode. The company released Allo for iOS and Android users last night, and it seems it is reneging on some of those promises. The Verge reports:The version of Allo rolling out today will store … [Link]
Mashable » Musical genius turns 'Stranger Things' theme into hip hop mashup gold
If you thought you couldn't love the Stranger Things music any more, you haven't listened to it mashed up with Beyoncé. Twitter user and musical genius Nathan Zed combined the spooky theme from Stranger Things with tracks from Drake, Beyoncé, Kanye West and Desiigner. SEE ALSO: Millie Bobby Brown knows all the words to Nicki Minaj's 'Monster' verse And it is … [Link]
Mashable » eStream: Previewing ELEAGUE Season 2 with Richard Lewis
eStream is talking everything Counter-Strike with analyst Richard Lewis. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Eleague, Gaming, Counter Strike, and Estream
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Mashable » Marshawn Lynch shares his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick's protest
Marshawn Lynch doesn't speak to media much, so when he does, it probably means whatever he's going to say is going to be important. The retired Seattle Seahawks running back opened up to Conan O'Brien about former rival San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's controversial protest of the national anthem. "I'd rather see him take a knee than stand up … [Link]
Mashable » 'New York Post' manages to make Brangelina divorce all about Jennifer Aniston
Boy, it sure feels like 2005 this week. On Tuesday, reports that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce from husband Brad Pitt spread throughout the internet, devastating fans of the Hollywood power couple. After the media covered Pitt's latest divorce news, people chose to once again shine the spotlight on his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston, dragging her into the middle of all … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Wants 50% Of Its Library To Be Original Content
An anonymous reader writes: Netflix is looking to shift its content mix even further towards original TV and movies, with a goal of achieving a 50 percent mix between its own programming and stuff licensed for its use by outside studios. The 50-50 target was revealed by Netflix CFO David Wells at the Goldman Sach's Communacopia conference on Tuesday, and … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders sparked the idea for 'Survivor: Millennials Vs. Gen-X'
You might be surprised to learn this, but the Millennials and Gen X'ers facing off against each other in the 33rd season of Survivor actually do have one thing in common: confidence. "Both sides feel extremely confident that their philosophical approach to life is hands-down going to dominate the other," host Jeff Probst told Mashable in an interview on the eve … [Link]
Mashable » Blake Lively and Amy Schumer call out 'Girls' Life' magazine
If you compare the magazine covers of Girls' Life and Boys' Life, you'll most likely find a host of differences: The former focuses on beauty tips and fashion advice while the latter exclusively advertises tips on career exploration. Earlier this month, Facebook user Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll uploaded an image of both publications side by side to point out the sexism and "divergent … [Link]
Mashable » India's most elite universities have banned startups from recruiting on campus
Some of India's most talented young students are now being kept at arm's length from the country's startup scene after dozens saw job offers pulled with little or no notice. India’s most elite universities have banded together to blacklist 30 startups from recruiting on campus after several students reported that job offers had been unfairly delayed or withdrawn. The move comes as … [Link]
Popular Science » The Man Who Solves The Mysteries Of Evolution
Science William Ratcliff is one of the 10 most brilliant people of 2016 One of the greatest mysteries of life is how single cells came together to form multicellular organisms. [Link]
Mashable » Man expertly sums up how horrible it is to see your crush with someone else
It’s heartbreaking to see your crush with someone else. There are so many things you want to say, but instead you just stare on, longingly. SEE ALSO: 5th grader lays down the law for boy who has a crush on her Luckily, this man knows just what to say. Everything about that other person is wack. But you? You're way better. … [Link]
Mashable » British newspapers make the Brangelina split all about them
LONDON — If ever you needed 100%, cast-iron proof that the Brangelina split has sent shockwaves rippling across the entire planet, just look at some of the local UK news headlines the separation has generated. SEE ALSO: Brad and Angelina's split is now waxwork official, folks As Pitt issued a statement and Adele dedicated a show to the couple, local British … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Fixes Security Bugs After Claims of Model S Hack
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Tesla Motors Inc has rolled out a security patch for its electric cars after Chinese security researchers uncovered vulnerabilities they said allowed them to remotely attack a Tesla Model S sedan. The automaker said that it had patched the bugs in a statement to Reuters on Tuesday, a day after cybersecurity researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter to livestream general election debates with Bloomberg Media
One of the most anticipated live events in decades is going to stream live on Twitter. Twitter will livestream the first general-election debate on Sept. 26 as well as the proceeding ones thanks to a partnership with Bloomberg Media. The news comes just a day after ABC News announced it would stream its coverage on Facebook. Other networks have yet to … [Link]
Mashable » Spiciest tortilla chip in the world is sold one chip per package
Have you ever wanted an out of body experience, sans meditation or drugs? You may find it with the Carolina Reaper Madness chip, Paqui chips' latest deadly creation. It's literally the hottest chip in the world, and only one chip comes in a package – the package being a coffin-shaped box. SEE ALSO: Two girls immediately regret trying the hottest pepper … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix says it knows exactly when you get hooked on its shows
LOS ANGELES – Netflix knows you’re hooked and exactly when you got hooked to its shows. The Los Gatos-based streaming service on Wednesday released the latest data unveiling “hooked episodes,” a.k.a. the “specific episodes that take watchers from indecision to infatuation” for a handful of shows available to stream from the platform. 
Image: netflixWhen 70 percent of viewers who watched that … [Link]
Mashable » Atlanta rapper killed in fatal car crash
On Wednesday morning Carlos Walker, aka Atlanta rapper "Shawty Lo," was the victim of a fatal car accident. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) the 40-year-old rapper, hailing from Moultrie, Georgia was killed in a car crash that took place on I-285 in southern Fulton County around 2:20 a.m. The AJC reported that while the accident was initially described as a … [Link]
Mashable » Get_Right on the future of Ninjas in Pyjamas and its four core players
Ninjas and Pyjamas is coming hot off an unexpected and historic victory, but how does a team of four core Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players make up for the fact that they're fifth player is sitting out with a wrist injury indefinitely? SEE ALSO: 5 upcoming esports tournaments we can't wait to check out One of NiP's core of four, Christopher "Get_Right" … [Link]
Mashable » Family surprises grandpa with the car of his dreams
The longtime wishes of an adorable grandfather in Carol Streams, Illinois were finally granted when his family surprised him with his dream car. Thinking the Mercedes was a birthday gift for his granddaughter, Olivia Cardone Hasson, "Pop-pop" was shocked to find out the present was for him. According to Hasson, her grandpa had been in love with the model since … [Link]
Mashable » Litter from cyclists' gel packs is harming deer
Cyclists have been accused of dropping gel packs that could be lethal to the famed wild deer of Richmond Park, in London. SEE ALSO: This bouncing deer is guaranteed to provide you 12 seconds of happiness Park conservationists warned that 161 empty gel packs used by competitors of the London Duathlon were found after litter pickers cleaned the course route. The … [Link]
Mashable » Man airdrops all iPhone 7 demo photos from an Apple Store and here they are
Remember all those beautiful photos taken on the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus that Apple showed during its September keynote? Turns out, the company has many more photos and videos it uses for showcase purposes in Apple Stores — and now you can download them all. One clever Redditor noticed (and 9to5Mac wrote up) that you can simply download … [Link]
Mashable » UK and Ireland are now awash with Trump-themed urinals
LONDON — Times of great political upheaval tend to inspire great works of art. Take, for example, Benjamin Franklin's famous political cartoon Join, or Die or the noted works by British graffiti artist Banksy. In light of the mounting tension created by the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., a new sort of artistic political commentary seems to have burgeoned on … [Link]
Mashable » The $30 bag from Singapore Maisie Williams carried to the Emmy's promptly sells out online
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams is creating proud (yet somewhat confused) ripples in Singapore for the $30 bag she carried to the glitzy Emmys red carpet on Sunday night in the U.S.. The little triangular clutch she took comes from Singaporean brand Charles & Keith, and only costs S$39.90 ($30) in Singapore. SEE ALSO: Here's the full list of 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » Man asks Indian government if it is prepared for zombie and alien attacks
Is India prepared to put up a fight in an event of invasion by aliens and zombies? Can the country win its battle against extra dimensional bodies without the assistance of Will Smith? These are some of the questions the Indian government was asked via a Right to Information (RTI) request. SEE ALSO: Why the Path to Aliens, Ironically, Depends on … [Link]
Mashable » London police officer has epic dance off with person in giant pig costume
LONDON — There's only one thing more entertaining than a police officer dancing in the middle of a busy street, and that's a police officer having a dance off with a giant pig in the middle of a busy street. SEE ALSO: This strange British police advert for old cell doors has a brilliant twist Last week, Kingston Police joined in … [Link]
Popular Science » The Chinese-Russian South China Sea Naval Exercises: What Happened and Why Did It Matter?
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Joint Sea 2016 The Chinese and Russian Navies finish their largest bilateral exercises yet, including storming islands in the troubled South China Sea. [Link]
Mashable » Grab faces backlash in Indonesia after posting gory ad for its motorbike-ride services
Southeast Asian Uber competitor Grab is facing a heavy backlash in one of its biggest markets, Indonesia, for a gory ad it posted on YouTube. Grab's ad was promoting its motorcycle-hailing service, which competes with UberMoto in the populous nation. Under the banner "Choose Safety", or #PilihAman, Grab purportedly suggested its riders were safer compared with the mainstream motorcycle taxis on … [Link]
Mashable » Rare ‘Walking Dead’ facts about zombie food and SWAT teams on set
You may have known Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) only exists in the show version of The Walking Dead, and not the graphic novels from which it was adapted. But did you know about the show's Breaking Bad easter eggs? That's right. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, takes a bite out of the first few seasons of TV's biggest show … [Link]
Mashable » Baby otters scamper happily, oblivious to Brangelina news
LONDON — There is absolutely nothing substantial to this article. It will not enhance your mind; it will not improve your understanding of the world; it will not better you as a person, probably. But sometimes, that's what you need. SEE ALSO: Come closer: Curious sea lions keen to inspect this over-head drone thing So, without further adieu, here are … [Link]
Mashable » People still think anti-LGBTQ slurs at football games are just 'banter'
A campaign to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic attitudes in sport has revealed that almost three-quarters of British football fans have heard anti-LGBTQ remarks at games over the last five years. SEE ALSO: Member of the royal family comes out as gay and makes history The study, commissioned by Stonewall as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign, also found out that … [Link]
Mashable » Brad and Angelina's split is now waxwork official, folks
LONDON — The Brad and Angelina split is official. And we don't mean Facebook official, or public statement official — we mean waxwork official. SEE ALSO: George Clooney learns about Brangelina's divorce mid-interview On Wednesday, to mark the Hollywood separation that has the internet up in arms, Madame Tussauds — London's waxwork museum — separated their Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: High Performance Mobile Web – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "High Performance Mobile Web" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-09-22 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fish recorded singing dawn chorus on reefs just like birds
Underwater recordings of vocal fish off the Australian coast reveal an ocean choir composed of at least seven distinct choruses [Link]
Slashdot » Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over 7km of Cable
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ScienceAlert: Quantum teleportation just moved out of the lab and into the real world, with two independent teams of scientists successfully sending quantum information across several kilometers of optical fiber networks in Calgary, Canada, and Hefei, China. Quantum teleportation relies on a strange phenomenon called quantum entanglement. Basically, quantum entanglement means that two … [Link]
Mashable » 10 underrated movies you might have totally missed
The year 2014 may seem pretty far away in the rear-view mirror, but it produced some real movie gems. Did you miss any of these? Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, 2014, Entertainment, Movies, and Movie Lists [Link]
Mashable » This bouncing deer is guaranteed to provide you 12 seconds of happiness
LONDON — If you want to experience 12 seconds of fleeting, uninterrupted peace, just plug in your noise-cancelling headphones and watch the clip below. SEE ALSO: Orphaned deer and her pigeon friend star in their own live-action 'Bambi' remake Maybe watch it a second time. A third, if you're still feeling stressed. The video, which BBC South Today shared on Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » China's 'lost control' of its Tiangong-1 space station and it's set to plummet to Earth
China’s first space-station module, Tiangong-1, will fall back to Earth in the second half of 2017, senior officials have said. While "most" of its parts will burn up while re-entering the atmosphere, China said it would monitor stray debris from the spacecraft's break up and alert international bodies of potential damage on the ground. SEE ALSO: China's descending space module may … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 most brilliant opening shots in movies
If done well, the first moments of a movie set the tone, grab your attention, and let you know the film is worth your time. Here are our top 10 opening shots in film history. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Best Movies Ever, Star Wars, Fight Club, and Movie Lists [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi finally brings its Mi Ecosystem to India with Mi Air Purifier 2
Xiaomi is ready to expand its product offering in India beyond smartphones, tablets and wearables. The company today launched the Mi Air Purifier 2, its first "smart home" product for the Indian market. SEE ALSO: Inside Xiaomi's plan to dominate the connected world The Mi Air Purifier 2 connects to smartphones and allows remote control access to the device as well … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea's internet laid bare—and it only has 28 sites
One of North Korea's many secrets is the structure of its internet, which is not only tightly controlled by the government, but also inaccessible to foreigners. That last part changed Monday, when someone in North Korea made an apparent error, allowing anyone to access the country's top level DNS data. This revealed the list of web domain names residing on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Allo Messaging App Launches For iOS and Android
An anonymous reader writes: Google has officially launched their long-awaited messaging app for iOS and Android, called Google Allo. There are several unique features associated with this app that Google hopes will win you over. Smart Reply lets you respond to messages with just a tap, so you can send a quick "yup" in response to a friend asking "Are … [Link]
Mashable » 12 best long takes in film history
There’s no greater statement of a director's prowess than a long shot in a single take. And these are 12 of the most masterful. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Best Movies Ever, Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, and Movies [Link]
Mashable » Social media captures aftermath of police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police have shot and killed a black man who they say was armed, at an apartment complex Tuesday, prompting angry street protests late into the night. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department tweeted that demonstrators were destroying marked police vehicles and that approximately 12 officers had been injured, including one who was hit in the face with a rock. Television … [Link]
Slashdot » Wildfire at Vandenberg Air Force Base Threatens ULA, SpaceX Launches
Longtime Slashdot reader Bruce Perens writes: A fire at Vandenberg Air Force Base on the California coast — currently over 10,000 acres in size — has approached the pads used by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance. No structures have been damaged, but power lines have been destroyed. There is about 1000 feet of firebreak around each pad, but the presence … [Link]
Mashable » 5 greatest movie premieres at South by Southwest
The films at Sundance Film Festival and others may have bigger names and wider mainstream appeal, but here are some favorite films that premiered at SXSW Film Festival (that's South by Southwest), where the newcomers and the unknowns still have the chance to shine. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sxsw, Movie Lists, South By … [Link]
Mashable » Refugee and former child soldier's potrait wins prestigious art prize
Refugee, lawyer, community leader and now prize-winning portrait subject. And definitely not a Skittle. A hyperreal portrait of Deng Adut (who came to global attention after he starred in a powerful advertisement for Western Sydney University), has won the People's Choice award at prestigious portrait competition, the Archibald, held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. SEE ALSO: Internet shows … [Link]
Mashable » Taking Sydney by 'Sandstorm,' Darude climbs the Harbour Bridge and it's perfect
A tonne of famous people have climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge in AustraliaDerek Zoolander. Gigi Hadid. Even "The Hoff." But they all pale in comparison to music mastermind, DJ and producer Darude, who conquered the bridge on Wednesday. Dudu du du. SEE ALSO: Classical orchestra cover of Darude's 'Sandstorm' will get your parents fist pumping It's actually the second time Darude, … [Link]
Mashable » Genius subtle moments you may have missed in famous films
While most CineFix lists involve ranking the biggest and best things about movies, this one takes a minute to acknowledge the little things. In this case, that means some subtle-but-amazing details you may not have noticed (or noticed without realizing) from famous films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Inglourious Basterds. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More … [Link]
Mashable » A heartbroken Adele dedicates her NYC show to 'Brangelina'
Even Adele can't believe we're witnessing the end of Brangelina. During her concert at Madison Square Garden Tuesday evening, the soulful songstress took a moment from her set to have some real talk with her audience. SEE ALSO: Brad Pitt movie roles ranked by his viability as a husband The singer told concertgoers that she woke up to the news of … [Link]
Mashable » Curtis Hanson, director of '8 Mile' and 'L.A. Confidential,' dies at 71
Curtis Hanson, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind L.A. Confidential, has died at age 71. According to TMZ, which first reported Hanson's death, the director was found on Tuesday afternoon in his Hollywood Hills home, where he was pronounced dead of natural causes. Hanson retired in 2011 during the production of the Gerard Butler surfing movie Chasing Mavericks, citing complications from recent heart … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2336: Make hay when the shine dies!
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Mashable » 100 most iconic shots in film history
What if we asked you to pause your favorite movie at your absolute favorite moment. Could you pick the best shot? Neither could CineFix, so here are 100 of ‘em. Sit back, relax and enjoy this stroll down awesome-movie-moments lane with the most iconic shots of all time. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movie … [Link]
Mashable » Demonic nun-fighting hero emerges from 'The Conjuring 2' mirror prank
As far as promotion stunts go, The Conjuring 2's approach in Australia is a pretty tried and tested formula. The old "scare the crap out of people with a two way mirror' prank. What they didn't bank on was an unlikely hero fighting back. The set up was simple. Have audience attend an exclusive warehouse screening of the movie, have … [Link]
Mashable » Google launches Allo, its AI-centric messaging app
Google’s new messaging app is here. The company is launching Allo, its AI-centric messaging app for iOS and Android that offers an early peek at some of its most robust artificial intelligence capabilities yet. First previewed during its I/O developer conference earlier this year, the app combines the best of Google's predictive and search superpowers along with an all-new personal assistant … [Link]
Mashable » WhatsApp now allows you to ping someone even through a muted group chat
Need to get someone's attention in a crowded WhatsApp group chat? Now you can @ them. Tagging your friend this way makes them get a notification of your message on their phones, even in a group chat that they've muted. SEE ALSO: How to keep Facebook from seeing your WhatsApp data It's similar to Facebook and in chatrooms like Slack's approach, … [Link]
Mashable » 100 iconic movie quotes from ‘Casablanca’ to ’Taken’
Okay, CineFix has given you a list of the 100 most iconic movie quotes before—but frankly, there are a lot of movies out there. When classics such as "We're not in Kansas anymore" and "That's not a knife, that's a knife" don't make the first cut, it's time for another list. How many of these have you seen? Subscribe to CineFix … [Link]
Mashable » Komodo dragons fighting in slow-mo will make you stay indoors forever
In case you forgot just how magnificent and terrifying the natural world can be, refresh your memory with this intimidating slow motion brawl between two male Komodo Dragons. The footage was captured by photographer Chris Bray while he visited the small Indonesian island of Rinca. Bray left a GoPro and 360 degree Theta S camera in the bushes, catching all … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian's letter about Armenian Genocide denial runs as ad in the New York Times
A letter Kim Kardashian wrote was published over the weekend as a full-page ad in the New York Times. Originally posted in April on Kardashian's website and app, it called out the Wall Street Journal for running an ad denying the Armenian Genocide. Recently, the Armenian Educational Foundation, a California nonprofit, placed a full-page ad in the Sunday issue of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Activity Trackers May Undermine Weight Loss Efforts, Says Study
schwit1 quotes a report from New York Times: Wearable activity monitors can count your steps and track your movements, but they don't, apparently, help you lose weight. In fact, you might lose more weight without them. The fascinating finding comes from a study published today in JAMA that found dieting adults who wore activity monitors for 18 months lost significantly … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese ping pong player's trick shots are delightfully entertaining
You might consider yourself to be a whiz at table tennis, but these young guys will teach you a thing or two about using a paddle. A compilation reel from YouTube account Takkyuu Geinin comprises of entirely of wild ping pong tricks and quite a bit of slap stick humour. SEE ALSO: Senior citizen cheerleading team is slaying in Japan … [Link]
Mashable » The iconic pin-headed ‘Hellraiser’ villain was originally a woman
The 1987 Clive Barker film Hellraiser, which asked squirming audiences to rethink their ideas of pleasure and pain, is based on Barker's own novella, The Hellbound Heart. So what happens when a director adapts his own book into a film? Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, examines how and why '80s slasher film culture demanded some major changes to the book's … [Link]
Mashable » 7 moments from 'This Is Us' that will make your heart swell
What would television drama be without crime procedurals, hospital dramas and at least one family saga that stings because of how real it is? That final category belongs to This Is Us, an NBC series that premiered Tuesday and follows four individuals who happen to share the same birthday. Those curiously bonded main characters are played by Milo Ventimiglia, Justin Hartley, … [Link]
Mashable » Okay, start screaming: Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion' video is here
True love is just a mirage, but rock and roll, mercifully, is not. Lady Gaga's "Perfect Illusion" video is here, and it's the rager you'd expect from her recent comeback. Gaga's Jeep breaks down in the desert. She's despondent for a second, but before long, she's playing to a mosh pit full of Little Monsters. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga's announces … [Link]
Mashable » Badass women in Iran share why they're ignoring a new fatwa against cycling
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a fatwa on women riding bicycles Monday, but that hasn't stopped a bunch of defiant women from doing it anyway. The religious edict forbids women from cycling because it's viewed as a practice that "exposes society to corruption" and "contravenes women's chastity," according to The Independent. SEE ALSO: Iranian para-cyclist dies after crash at … [Link]
Mashable » Ant-Man is in for a majorly bad day in this animated short
Just because Ant-Man saves the day doesn't mean his life his perfect. Even the smallest superhero of them all has enormous bad days, as shown in this animated short from CineFix. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Watch Cerro the tortoise eat a watermelon cake for his 50th b'day Samantha Bee expertly takes down NBC for treating Trump like … [Link]
Mashable » Come closer: Curious sea lions keen to inspect this over-head drone thing
Sea lions are pretty cute animals already, but a bunch of them looking curiously at a drone camera? It'll make you squee inside. It's a sight captured by Australian photographer Jacqueline McGhie, who was in a boat with her boyfriend in Jurien Bay, Western Australia. They often spot sea lions playing in the water, so McGhie knows their behaviour pretty well. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Beetlejuice' could have been a drama
You asked for it and here it is! What's a better way to follow-up the Things You Didn't Know About 'Edward Scissorhands' than with another Tim Burton film? The 1988 classic contains more secrets than we thought to conjure up! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Catherine O Hara, Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton, and Winona … [Link]
Mashable » The film ’Akira’ was only a small slice of much longer story
Akira is regarded as a landmark Japanese film that influenced tons of illustrators in the manga industry, as well as filmmakers behind movies from The Matrix to Chronicle. Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, look at how the two-hour film differed from its source material, the 2,000-page Akira manga published long after the film adaptation came out. Subscribe to CineFix for … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Scientists Use Radio Waves To Sense Human Emotions
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: Researchers at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory have developed a device that uses radio waves to detect whether someone is happy, sad, angry or excited. The breakthrough makes it easier to accomplish what scientists have tried to do for years with machines: sense human emotions. The researchers believe tracking … [Link]
Mashable » Clive Owen returns as The Driver in follow-up to BMW's groundbreaking 'The Hire'
LOS ANGELES — Remember The Hire, a series of eight short films that starred Clive Owen back in 2001-02? Well, BMW Films is revving up a new installment that will see Owen reprise his mysterious role as The Driver, and this time he'll be joined by Dakota Fanning, Jon Bernthal and Vera Farmiga. Neill Blomkamp (District 9) is directing The … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Patents a Paper Bag
mspohr writes: Continuing its leadership in innovation, Apple has patented a paper bag. We all remember the groundbreaking "rounded corners" innovation, now we have a paper bag! Just try to make your own paper bag and you'll be speaking with Apple lawyers. (Note: In fairness to Apple, this is a "special" paper bag which is stronger due to numerous improvements … [Link]
Mashable » George Clooney learns about Brangelina's divorce mid-interview
In a world still reeling from the news of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's impending divorce (why God?!), it's not much comfort to learn that even the family's closest friends were totally unaware of it. George Clooney was being interviewed by CNN while at a UN roundtable discussing the refugee crisis Tuesday. When the inevitable question about the power couple's divorce … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Cerro the tortoise eat a watermelon cake for his 50th b'day
Ever wondered what you'd get a tortoise for its 50th birthday? Why not an extravagant watermelon cake? That's what the folks at Perth Zoo, Australia did for Cerro the Galapagos Tortoise, who has resided at the zoo since 2006. Despite his relative seniority in human years, Cerro is actually still a youngster by the animal's standards. Galapagos Tortoises can live … [Link]
Mashable » The ‘Bourne Identity’ film was way more emo than the novel
You know Jason Bourne as the amnesiac spy who just wanted to find himself. But was he really written to be so dark and brooding? Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, looks back at Bourne's debut in The Bourne Identity, based on a 1980 novel by Robert Ludlum. Turns out the film ended up departing dramatically from its source material in … [Link]
Mashable » Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: The power couple in pictures
Angeline Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, her attorney confirmed Tuesday, bringing an end to one of the biggest celebrity couples of the new millennium. SEE ALSO: Brangelina isn't alone: 6 more couples who broke up after making movies together Here's a look at the life they shared in pictures, from the early days a decade ago to their … [Link]
Mashable » Steve from 'Stranger Things' finally meets his true son Jean-Ralphio
Welp, we're officially in the Upside Down now. First Brad and Angelina killed romance forever, and now Jean-Ralphio has come face to face with his biological father, Steve Harrington, ripping apart the space-time continuum. SEE ALSO: Millie Bobby Brown knows all the words to Nicki Minaj's 'Monster' verse As soon as the series Stranger Things launched on Netflix, viewers began to … [Link]
Mashable » Bro gets upgraded to $21,000 first class seat on airplane because life isn't fair
The golden era of flying isn't over — it's just begun. Popular vlogger Casey Neistat was recently upgraded to a $21,000 first class seat on Emirates Airlines. Normally, the upgrade would have cost him a pretty penny, but Neistat was able to move up free of charge. SEE ALSO: Resourceful beauty blogger employs fluffy cat for staging assistance Neistat then created … [Link]
Slashdot » College Student Got 15 Million Miles By Hacking United Airlines
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: University of Georgia Tech student Ryan Pickren used to get in trouble for hacking websites — in 2015, he hacked his college's master calendar and almost spent 15 years in prison. But now he's being rewarded for his skills. Pickren participated in United Airlines' Bug Bounty Program and earned 15 million United … [Link]
Mashable » Amid death threats, Kaepernick says he'll donate $1 million to charity
Colin Kaepernick is putting his money where his knee is. The 49ers quarterback — who has sat or knelt during the national anthem before every game this season — said Tuesday he'll donate $100,000 per month for 10 months to organizations supporting his protest of racial inequality and police brutality. But Kaepernick's actions haven't gone without opposition. SEE ALSO: What have … [Link]
Mashable » Charlie Sheen is making a movie about a 'loveable man-child,' go figure
LOS ANGELES — A Crackle movie is the new winning. Charlie Sheen has been tapped to executive produce and star in the Sony streaming service's new film Mad Families. Directed and produced by Fred Wolf, the film follows three families — one Hispanic, one African American, one Caucasian — who share the same camping space on a Fourth of July holiday … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Surfing on a turtle’s tail makes swinging crabs monogamous
A tiny ocean surfing crab adapts its mating systems to its home, opting for a promiscuous lifestyle on floating debris and a single mate when riding a turtle [Link]
New Scientist – News » Arctic ice melt is killing birds and will leave caribou stranded
The trend for more sea ice to melt sooner spells trouble for Arctic ecosystems on an unprecedented scale – and it’s not just polar bears that are in peril [Link]
Mashable » Adorable baby girl can't get enough of absurdly large teddy bear from grandpa
The size of a grandpa's heart is directly proportional to the size of the teddy bear he buys. Sure, the science behind that is *technically* unproven, but the evidence is ample. Take, for example, Madeline Jane's grandfather, who recently bought the 5 month-old an obscenely large teddy bear. SEE ALSO: Joyful kid's carefree dance moves will give you life Just … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Will 'Solve' Cancer Within The Next 10 Years By Treating It Like A Computer Virus, Says Company
Microsoft is serious about finding a cure for cancer. In June, Microsoft researchers published a paper that shows how analyzing online activities can provide clues as to a person's chances of having cancer. They were able to identify internet users who had pancreatic cancer even before they'd been diagnosed, all from analyzing web query logs. Several months later, researchers on … [Link]
Mashable » Head 'into darkness' with this amateur 'Star Trek' trailer remake
Homemade Movies boldly goes "into darkness" with a shot-for-shot recreation of the second trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness from J. J. Abrams. Kirk, Spock and the whole Starfleet gang hop into a cardboard Enterprise, wear awkwardly DIY Starfleet uniforms and create the most epic trailer in the universe—all without any special effects. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix … [Link]
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