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 » True story of 'Tetris' explains why the world became hooked on a game
Though Tetris is universally recognized as one of the best and most popular video games of all time, I never really got it. Yes, I played it — on everything from a Commodore 64 to a Gameboy; even, recently, on a Windows 10 PC. I just never sought it out repeatedly, or lost myself in the game. To be honest, I … [Link]
Mashable » The best plays from the 'Overwatch' Open North American finals
Team EnVyUs went head-to-head with Fnatic in the Overwatch Open North American finals, fighting for a spot in Friday's international finals. SEE ALSO: How to watch ELeague's 'Overwatch' Open this week EnVy ended up on top in the best-of-five matchup, defeating Fnatic 3-1 and earning a match against the European champions for a chance at the biggest piece of the $300,000 … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron James has 'respect' for Kaepernick but will stand for national anthem
LeBron James says he'll stand for the national anthem before NBA games this season — but don't get it twisted. The NBA Finals MVP says he respects the national anthem protests began by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick last month, and that he worries about what could happen should his own sons encounter police officers. SEE ALSO: 'Courageous' teens who protested while … [Link]
Slashdot » Researcher Modifies Sieve of Eratosthenes To Work With Less Physical Memory Space
grcumb writes: Peruvian mathematician Harald Helfgott made his mark on the history of mathematics by solving Goldbach's weak conjecture, which states that every odd number greater than 7 can be expressed as the sum of three prime numbers. Now, according to Scientific American, he's found a better solution to the sieve of Eratosthenes: "In order to determine with this sieve … [Link]
Mashable » The entire Marlins team will wear No. 16 in tribute to José Fernández
A day after José Fernández died in a boating accident, the Miami Marlins players will pay tribute to their young pitcher by all wearing his jersey number against the Mets on Monday night. Employees of Majestic, Major League Baseball's jersey manufacturer, stayed up all night making the jerseys for Monday's game, per Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. They were shipped … [Link]
Mashable » Call the Shots for Paul McGinley in this world-first, interactive golf video from the Ballantine’s Golf Club
What if you could combine your golfing knowledge and strategic prowess with the executional skills of one of the top professional golfers in the world? Someone like, say, six-time Ryder Cup-winner Paul McGinley? It’d be a great way to learn — and a lot of fun, as well. And now it’s a reality, thanks to the Ballantine’s Golf Club’s … [Link]
Mashable » Federal regulators sue Palantir over alleged hiring discrimination against Asians
The U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Palantir on Monday, alleging the secretive security firm discriminated against job applicants of Asian descent. The agency said in the complaint that the company routinely denied qualified Asian candidates who applied to its software engineering division early in the hiring process while advancing their equally experienced non-Asian counterparts. SEE ALSO: The highest … [Link]
Slashdot » ISP To FCC: Using The Internet Is Like Eating Oreos
New submitter Rick Schumann shares with us a report highlighting an analogy presented by an ISP that relates Double Stuf Oreos to the internet. Specifically, that Double Stuf Oreos cost more than regular Oreos, and therefore you should pay more for internet: The Consumerist reports: "Ars Technica first spotted the crumbly filing, from small (and much-loathed) provider Mediacom. Mediacom's comment … [Link]
Mashable » 'Sorry we thought you did meth,' apologetic mom writes on cake
Sometimes, the best way to say you're sorry is with a pound of saturated fat. In 2012, high school student Rachel Glemis willingly took a drug test at her Alabama school. While Glemis wasn't on any drugs at the time (besides those she had been prescribed), the test concluded that she had heroin, meth, and cocaine in her system. Glemis' mom … [Link]
Mashable » Kid Cudi releases tracklist for new album, 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'
After getting in public Twitter tiff by calling out rappers and questioning loyalties, Kid Cudi has said that he hopes his forthcoming album will speak for itself. Cudi tweeted the stacked tracklist on Monday afternoon, so now we finally have a rough outline of what will be said when the rapper's sixth studio album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' arrives. … [Link]
Mashable » It only takes a single piece of paper for this artist to create beauty
Whether it's Greek sculpture or Renaissance paintings, paper cutting might not be the first thing you think of when you hear the word "art." The work of Pippa Dyrlaga, an artist from Yorkshire, UK, might just change that. While completing her master's degree at Leeds Metropolitan University, Dyrlaga "stumbled across" paper cutting, and it has now been her passion for seven … [Link]
Mashable » DarkSky, your favorite iPhone weather app, is now a website
DarkSky, the popular iPhone and Android weather app with dazzling graphics and hyper-specific forecasts, has made a transition onto your desktop. The company launched DarkSky.net earlier this month in an effort to bring its design philosophy and forecasting prowess to a broader audience. Like the app, the website features local forecasts presented in a deterministic way, meaning it will tell you … [Link]
Mashable » Cape appeal: the psychology of superhero fandom
Superheroes are everywhere these days, and people couldn’t be happier about it. They’ve always been a staple of popular culture, even when they were predominantly confined to the pages of comic books. But now they’re in TV shows on almost every major network, and starring in some of the top grossing movies of all time—in 2016 alone, 5 of the top … [Link]
Mashable » Friends learn that no matter where you go, you can always make a difference
PAID CONTENT BY DOUBLETREE BY HILTONDoubleTree by Hilton believes that nice is contagious. It starts with a warm chocolate chip cookie but doesn’t stop there! You’ll find that the niceness you experience stays with you – and chances are, you’ll want to pass it on. Share your stories of niceness with us using #NiceTravels. What's the most fulfilling experience you could … [Link]
Mashable » Sigh. Some Samsung Note7 replacements have overheating and battery drain issues
Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 nightmare just won't end. After an official recall of its Note7 phone with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the banning of the faulty devices on flights by the Federal Aviation Administration, Samsung finally started shipping loads and loads of replacement devices for Note7 owners to exchange. SEE ALSO: Your Note7 has been recalled. What should … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla's Proposed Conclusion: Game Over For WoSign and Startcom?
Reader Zocalo writes: Over the last several months Mozilla has been investigating a large number of breaches of what Mozilla deems to be acceptable CA protocols by the Chinese root CA WoSign and their perhaps better known subsidiary StartCom, whose acquisition by WoSign is one of the issues in question. Mozilla has now published their proposed solution (GoogleDocs link), and … [Link]
Mashable » Trump campaign unveils 'Crooked Hillary' Snapchat filter before debate
Donald Trump is taking one final jab at Hillary Clinton before tonight's debate, via Snapchat. On Monday, the Republican candidate's campaign launched a nationwide custom Snapchat filter that refers to his opponent as "Crooked Hillary." SEE ALSO: Insult after insult: All of Trump's ugly campaign rhetoric in one place The "Debate Day" filter, a possible appeal towards millennial supporters, allows Snapchat … [Link]
Popular Science » How to Watch Elon Musk’s Possibly Crazy Plan to Get Us to Mars
Space He's expected to outline humanity's multi-planetary future today On Sept. 27, the SpaceX founder and CEO is set to give a keynote, not-modestly titled "Making Humans a Multiplanetary Species," on the second day of the 67th… [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hiddleston stares into the abyss while wearing a fancy suit and petting a dog
Hiddle, as we now must refer to Tom Hiddleston in a post-Hiddleswift world, is somehow moving on with his life. Hiddleston made good use of his special talent for being outshined by posing for the new Gucci tailoring campaign with some fantastic Afghan hounds. SEE ALSO: Spencer Pratt shares his opinions on Hiddleswift, 'The Bachelorette' and healing crystals The suits are … [Link]
Mashable » One of the most livable cities is hiding a disturbing reality
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — If you Google "Charlotte, North Carolina," after you wade through stories about the police shooting of Keith Scott, you're likely to see the city pop up on lists of the "best cities" in the United States. The Huffington Post called Charlotte "the new Atlanta" in late 2014. Last year, Forbes listed it as the 14th best city … [Link]
Mashable » Mom writes brutal letter after her sleepy teen asks for a tardy note
A California mom is feeling praise from moms around the internet after sharing a note that her teenage daughter asked her to write. Nicole Poppic, from Clarksburg, California, is done coddling her teenager daughter, Cara. Like any high schooler, Cara had a little trouble getting out of bed earlier this month, causing her to be late for class. But in most … [Link]
Mashable » All the network promos you need to get excited for the presidential debate
Just about every channel you can think of is showing Monday's presidential debate. And they all have promos for their special coverage. Or, at least most of them. Which should you watch? Well, check the promos to see which one fits you best. Corniest: Fox News Let's be perfectly clear — I love this promo. It is my favorite promo. It … [Link]
Mashable » Authorities shed light on boat crash that killed MLB star José Fernández
José Fernández — the Miami Marlins pitcher who died early Sunday in a boating accident — was killed by trauma, not drowning, authorities said Monday. According to Lorenzo Veloz of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fernández and two friends were traveling at full speed, between 55 and 65 miles per hour, when the boat hit a Miami Beach jetty … [Link]
Slashdot » Japanese To Pay Utility Bills Using Bitcoin
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Stack: Japanese citizens will soon be able to pay their utility bills using bitcoin. The facility is being provided by Coincheck Denki, a new service offered by the Japanese bitcoin company, which will be available to users in November. Coincheck outlined the new plan on its website. Also called 'Coincheck Electricity,' it … [Link]
Mashable » Man suspected of Pippa Middleton iCloud hack arrested, then released on bail
A man has been arrested for allegedly hacking the iCloud account of Pippa Middleton — sister of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge — and stealing 3,000 of her private photographs. The hack was first reported Friday by The Independent. On Saturday, London's Metropolitan Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of hacking Middleton's account. He was released on bail … [Link]
Mashable » The key to happiness is precisely 16 swimming golden retrievers
Ryan Lochte, you are nothing. If the world needs a blond swimmer, these sixteen golden retrievers are all superior options, even though they will also lie through their teeth when they pee somewhere they're not supposed to. These loyal pups swim after their owner in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, and they would totally follow you around, too, if they ever got … [Link]
Popular Science » Photos Suggest Mercury Is Actively Shrinking
Space And still has a hot core Mercury can't get a break. Not only is it the smallest officially recognized planet in our Solar System, but it's also shrinking. [Link]
Mashable » What are Leonardo DiCaprio and President Obama talking about?
The White House announced today that President Obama will be joined by Leonardo DiCaprio to talk about ways to combat climate change at the first South By South Lawn conference. The announcement was made with a tweet that included an image of the two in conversation, and when Jake Beckham challenged his Twitter followers to caption the image, the responses came … [Link]
Mashable » Sophie Turner shuts down tabloid rant against Emma Watson in 1 tweet
LONDON — UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and actress Emma Watson doesn't have time for the opinions of little men. Nonetheless, Rod Liddle, associate editor of The Spectator and controversial English journalist, sparked outrage from others on her behalf when he penned an editorial for The Sun that belittles and trivialises Watson's contributions to the fight for gender equality. And an epic … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall and Kylie Jenner bought matching Ferraris, because they can
While some sisters might opt for matching tattoos, the Jenner sisters are completely atypical. If you and your sister reap the benefits of reality TV stardom, professional modeling and thriving makeup and clothing lines, you might as well drop over $200 thousand dollars a piece to celebrate. Kendall and Kylie Jenner recently purchased matching Spider Ferraris, because they can afford to. … [Link]
Popular Science » Now You Can Own A Transformer In Real Life
Technology This one barely does anything besides voiding a BMW's warranty Turkish company Letvision has made a BMW transform into a robot, but not much else. [Link]
Mashable » A giant octopus attacked the Staten Island Ferry in 1963, except not
Have you heard about the most tragic giant octopus attack of all time? Well, the Staten Island Ferry Disaster occurred on Nov. 22, 1963, it killed 400 people, and oh yeah – it's all fake. According to the NY Post, artist Joe Reginella is responsible for an elaborate prank, claiming there is a museum on Staten Island in memory of a … [Link]
Mashable » Dog refuses to believe that the pet store is closed
Samo isn't buying it.After walking by his local pet store, this pup named Samo plopped himself right in front of the store's door and refused to budge. Unfortunately, it was 11 p.m. and the store was clearly closed, but Samo's canine nose was telling him there were delicious treats and fun toys inside. Let's all hope Samo's morning walk ended … [Link]
Slashdot » China's Giant Radio Telescope Begins Searching For Signals From Space
Years of work and millions of dollars later, China finished its alien-hunting telescope in May this year. Now the country says its telescope has begun its operation. The company flipped the switch over the weekend, hoping to find signals from stars and galaxies — and more importantly from extraterrestrial life. The telescope also illustrates China's growing ambition to stay among … [Link]
Mashable » Apple is reportedly working on new sleep and fitness apps for the Apple Watch
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch two new Apple Watch apps. One is centered around sleep tracking, and the other uses heart rate information to assess fitness levels, according to a new report. SEE ALSO: Definitely take the $369 Apple Watch Series 2 for a swim The unnamed sleep-tracking app will allow the wearer to monitor their sleeping habits, according … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Oracle Cloud Stack Manager, Wapack Labs, ArubaOS, ChatBottle, Knewin
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]
Mashable » Jupiter's moon Europa may shoot liquid water into space
The high-powered Hubble Space Telescope has caught sight of something amazing on Jupiter's icy moon Europa, NASA announced today. Scientists using the Hubble have discovered more evidence that plumes of water spurt out of the moon's surface from its possible ocean below. If confirmed, the existence of the water plumes could make it easier than expected for NASA to get a … [Link]
Slashdot » As We Speak, Teen Social Site Is Leaking Millions Of Plaintext Passwords
Dan Goodin, reporting for ArsTechnica: A social hangout website for teenage girls has sprung a leak that's exposing plaintext passwords protecting as many as 5.5 million user accounts. As this post went live, all attempts to get the leak plugged had failed. Operators of i-Dressup didn't respond to messages sent by Ars informing them that a hacker has already downloaded … [Link]
Mashable » A channel you never watch is where you should tune in to tonight's presidential debate
You are going to be able to watch tonight's debate on basically any channel, device and location. You should watch it on C-SPAN. Yes, the humble Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network should be your destination tonight for one simple reason — it will be showing both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump the entire time in a split screen. C-SPAN will have split-screen … [Link]
Mashable » Daisy Ridley joins James Corden in 'Peter Rabbit' movie's voice cast
LOS ANGELES — After saving the galaxy in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Daisy Ridley is hopping over to Sony to join the voice cast of its live-action/CG hybrid movie Peter Rabbit, the studio announced Monday. Late night host James Corden is voicing Beatrix Potter's furry friend, and he'll be joined by Elizabeth Debicki (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2). Meanwhile, … [Link]
Mashable » Look at this gorgeous hand-drawn video game, 'Sundered'
Plenty of video games get by on name recognition or developer pedigree, but Sundered can sell you with a screenshot. The newly announced game from Thunder Lotus — the studio behind the quite-great 2015 game, Jotun — boasts the same hand-drawn aesthetic as its predecessor. But where the earlier game was all about fighting Norse mythology-inspired bosses from an overhead … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » What's the Difference Between a Monolith and Microservices?
Application architectures have become a widely discussed and often debated topic in technology circles these days. The number of companies building complex applications requiring an architecture that will allow for high scalability, availability, and speed are growing rapidly. Many technology companies including Netflix, Amazon, Google, IBM, and Twitter have built applications that are extremely large and complex. [Link]
Slashdot » Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Have Become Top Carbon Polluters
Transportation is likely to surpass the electricity sector in 2016 as the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States, according to a new analysis of government data, MIT Technology reports. From the article: In 2008, the global financial crisis caused widespread declines in energy use. In the U.S., that coincided with the early stages of a large-scale … [Link]
Popular Science » DroneSeed Company Could Replant Burned Forests
Aviation Droney Bear says only UAVs can regrow after forest fires Drone startup wants to reseed forests after logging or fires. [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat says it's a camera company with more TV-like content to come
Snapchat is hoping for more advertisers to appear. The company, now known as Snap Inc., is looking to convince advertisers and marketers of its value, positioning itself as stronger than other digital networks and touting its platform as a new form of television. The presentation by Chief Strategy Officer Imran Khan at Advertising Week in New York City on Monday came … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plumes spotted on Europa raise hopes that we can taste its ocean
We've caught Jupiter's icy moon spitting into space a second time – which means it could be easy for a future spacecraft to scoop up a sample and find life [Link]
Mashable » An exhaustive video of the worst Donald Trump insults
Donald Trump has certainly said a lot of memorable things throughout his campaign. In honor of the debate, here are the most outrageous. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Donald Trump, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]
Mashable » Cool guy Tom Hanks photobombed these newlyweds in Central Park
Weddings photos are beautiful relics of a day that celebrates love, family and, on occasion, celebrity photobombs. On Saturday, wedding photographer Meg Miller snapped these amazing photos of newlyweds Ryan and Elizabeth posing alongside Oscar-winner Tom Hanks in New York's Central Park, where the actor just happened to cross paths with the couple. The bride looks equal parts shocked and delighted … [Link]
Mashable » First presidential debate or 'Monday Night Football'? The choice is yours, America
They’ll put game-plans into action on Monday night, trying to anticipate one another's next move with an important victory at stake but the ultimate finish line still in the unpredictable distance. Are we talking about the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday night? Or are we talking about Monday Night Football, Falcons vs. Saints in New … [Link]
Mashable » Insult after insult: All of Trump's ugly campaign rhetoric in one place
The rise of Donald Trump from reality TV show host to the Republican nominee for president has been fueled by his inflammatory rhetoric and its viral spread. Few have been spared the GOP candidate's ire throughout his campaign, stretching back to its start in June 2015.The candidate's vitriol, invectives and crass commentary have changed the rules of political discourse. From referencing … [Link]
Slashdot » Plex Cloud Means Saying Goodbye To the Always-On PC
Finally, you don't need an always-on PC or any other network-attached storage device if you want to use Plex's media player. The company has announced that it now allows you to stream TV shows and movies from your own collection via a new online option called Plex Cloud. From a report on The Verge: Plex is giving the world another … [Link]
Mashable » Why Zach Galifianakis doesn't want Donald Trump as a guest on 'Between Two Ferns'
Any guest on Funny or Die's Between Two Ferns is almost guaranteed to make the Internet burst in a fit of giggles. Hillary Clinton's time in the hot seat last week was wildly successful, and host Zach Galifianakis spoke to LA Times about the experience. While he had kind things to say about Clinton's comedic chops, Galifianakis also had the opportunity … [Link]
Mashable » Why it's so damn hard to get a jet black iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
The new jet black iPhone 7 is still the hardest color of the phone to get, even though it's more prone to scratching and scuffing. Sold out within minutes as soon as pre-orders went live on Sept. 12, there is apparently a good reason for the shortages. SEE ALSO: 7 reasons why you shouldn't update your iPhone to iOS 10 According … [Link]
Popular Science » Hubble Finds New Evidence Of Water Plumes On Europa
Space Hints of a subsurface ocean of H2O Hints about "surprising activity" on Europa have been circulating for a week, and we finally know what the big news is. [Link]
Mashable » Millennials, rejoice: MTV is bringing back TRL — for one day only
LOS ANGELES — In an effort to get Millennials into voting, MTV is bringing back its popular '90s show Total Request Live. Only this time it's called Total Registration Live and it's one day only. Image: mtvAlso, Carson Daly won't be there. SEE ALSO: MTV is launching its first weekly, live music series in almost 20 years However, tons … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why tonight’s debate is ‘narcissist’ Trump v ‘liar’ Clinton
How come public perception of the leading US presidential candidates is so strongly shaped by just two words, wonders Christian Miller [Link]
New Scientist – News » Refugee fence and solar plant may wipe out one of rarest mammals
Hungarian conservationists are laboriously relocating Vojvodina blind mole rats as increased border controls and a new power plant threaten its habitat [Link]
Mashable » Harry Styles' first solo magazine covers are here, and baby, they're perfect
The drought is finally over, and Harry Styles' beautiful face is back in our lives. The One Direction heartthrob made his solo magazine cover debut with not one, but three covers of Another Man. No big deal, but Paul McCartney and Chelsea Handler interviewed Styles for the issue, which will be out Sept. 29. SEE ALSO: Curl up with a good … [Link]
Mashable » MTV launches new animated, digital docu-series
LOS ANGELES — MTV is delving deeper into the digital space with a new docu-series dedicated to internet subcultures and the people who create them. Owning It, which Mashable got an exclusive look at (below), mixes first person interview footage with surreal animation. SEE ALSO: MTV is launching its first weekly, live music series in almost 20 years The series was … [Link]
Mashable » The cast of 'Will & Grace' is up to a reunion of some kind
After a few days of social media buildup, the cast of Will & Grace is still being pretty damn coy. The show's stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack and Megan Mullally all just tweeted a short trailer for something related to the beloved sitcom. SEE ALSO: Britney Spears biopic set for Lifetime The video features dramatic music, the theme of bringing "America … [Link]
Mashable » Please don't drill a hole in your new iPhone 7
If you're an owner of a new iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, here's a quick PSA for you: things aren't going to end well if you try to make a DIY headphone jack. Last week, YouTuber TechRax made a tongue-in-cheek video demonstrating a "secret hack" that brings back the iPhone's headphone jack. (Spoiler: it involves a 3.5mm drill bit.) SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » UK's Top Police Warn That Modding Games May Turn Kids into Hackers
Joseph Cox, writing for Motherboard: Last week at EGX, the UK's biggest games event, attendees got a chance to play upcoming blockbusters like Battlefield 1, FIFA 17, and Gears of War 4. But budding gamers may also have spotted a slightly more unusual sight: a booth run by the National Crime Agency (NCA), the UK's leading law enforcement agency. Over … [Link]
Mashable » 5 creative ways to trick people into eating healthy
It’s an age-old public health question — how to preserve people’s ability to make their own choices while encouraging them to make good ones. In the realm of food, it’s something that school administrators, health insurers and lawmakers have been thinking a lot about in recent years. Some approaches they’ve tried out are dramatic: for instance, banning sodas in school vending machines, or implementing a junk … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Oscar contenders whose early work you can watch on Netflix now
LOS ANGELES — Awards season is upon us, and for the next five months we'll be talking about the same 50 actors and actresses and whether an Oscar is in their future. But what about their pasts? The journeys they took on the way to awards glory? Funny you should ask … SEE ALSO: 5 under-the-radar movies to watch on Netflix … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Brain-eating amoebas hunt brain chemical before they kill you
A deadly amoeba that can infect swimmers seems to be attracted to a common brain chemical – a discovery that could lead to new treatments [Link]
New Scientist – News » Biggest radio telescope on Earth ready to receive alien signals
The 500-metre-wide radio telescope in rural China will let us study galaxies, pulsars and potential alien signals that would be too faint for any other scope [Link]
Mashable » Dude takes potentially smelly risk to rescue skunk trapped in soda can
This hero risked a week's worth of tomato juice baths to rescue a skunk with its head trapped inside an empty soda can. We're not sure how a skunk found its way into the tiny can, but the predicament looks uncomfortable to say the least. And despite the old saying, this good deed does go unpunished. Poor, downtrodden dog too … [Link]
Mashable » Waze wants to help people keep up with their 'favorite brands'
Waze is experimenting with new ways to drive its millions of users into advertisers' stores. The social navigation app now lets users "favorite" certain brands, which then appear prominently on the map and within other features like Calendar Sync and even Speed Limits. SEE ALSO: Google is about to bombard users with more and bigger mobile ads Brands can use this … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Puffed-up exoplanets inflate with heat from their stars alone
A recently discovered exoplanet suggests that hot Jupiters are bigger than expected because they absorb their host star’s powerful radiation [Link]
Mashable » Foursquare's new roadmap features an LA office and a growing data business
Foursquare has a new check-in. The check-in-app-turned-location-intell~ company has opened its first office in Los Angeles, Foursquare announced Monday. The new office will serve as a sales hub for business in Los Angeles and the greater Southwest. Foursquare is based in New York City and has offices in San Francisco, London and Shanghai. To run its LA operations, Foursquare hired … [Link]
Mashable » The music industry is going after YouTube-ripping sites
The music industry is going after websites that allow people to rip songs off of YouTube. Companies in the U.S. and United Kingdom filed a lawsuit on Monday against YouTube-mp3.org, a website that allows people to rip the audio from YouTube videos into downloadable files. SEE ALSO: 7 can't-miss apps: Mr. Robot, Musical.ly, Procreate and more Some of the biggest names … [Link]
Mashable » Buy Hermione Granger's 'Harry Potter' house for a whole lot of Galleons
Hermione Granger was so damn good at magic that it's easy to forget she was Muggle-born. However, Hermione did grow up in a non-magical house with her parents in the Harry Potter films, and that house is now for sale in London. SEE ALSO: Harry Potter's childhood home is now for sale According to Arlington Residential, the house is located in … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver proves Trump's scandals are way worse than Clinton's with raisins
On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver focused on tallying the scandals between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, using an oatmeal raisin cookie analogy. Read more…More about Mashable Video, President, Presidential Elections, Us, and Decision [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Now On 400 Million Active Devices, Says Microsoft
Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 is now running on over 400 million active devices. This is up from 300 million as of May, and 207 million as of end of the March. The company says that it deems devices that have been active in the past 28 days as "active." Microsoft added that this 400 million active devices figure … [Link]
Mashable » Louis Theroux casually compares Donald Trump to Brexit
That wacky Louis Theroux is at it again. The British documentary maker took a break from his Australian tour to stop and chat with Hayden Cooper at ABC News' 7.30 about some very important topics. In addition to offering hope that he would soon be making a documentary in Australia, Theroux made some shocking political statements, weighing in on Donald Trump's … [Link]
Geek Culture » Daddy's Car: a song composed by Artificial Intelligence
Hmmm, you can hear the programming… -add songname to verse -add BeachBoys harmony -process using Beatles Think I still prefer meat to write music. 😀 [Link]
Mashable » Google is planning to announce a boatload of new stuff in October
Now that you're done lusting over jet black iPhones, it's time to turn your attention toward Google. You know, the guys who make Android and Chrome. And what a bonanza the company reportedly has in store for Oct. 4. SEE ALSO: Google's smart speaker will be cheaper than the Amazon Echo, report says Traditionally, Google uses its I/O developer conference in … [Link]
Mashable » Poor, downtrodden dog too tired to save his food from a cat
Don't give up, dog. Not when food is at stake. This tired pooch is clearly too tuckered out from chasing too many tennis balls to stop it's feline room mate from eating all the kibble. No matter how downtrodden you feel, nothing is worth letting cats get all the dinner. Netflix releases chilling trailer for Ava DuVernay prison documentary Courteney … [Link]
Popular Science » A Devil Frog Puked Up This New Ant Species
Animals One creature's snack is another's discovery Scientists discovered the Lenomyrmex hoelldobleri ant in the stomach of a dendrobatid frog, Oophaga sylvatica–known as diablito–in northwestern Ecuador. [Link]
Mashable » Netflix releases chilling trailer for Ava DuVernay prison documentary
Freedom comes at a price Ava DuVernay's 13th, a documentary about the imprisonment of African American men in the centuries since slavery was outlawed. The 13th amendment abolished slavery, but is it still alive in the prison system? SEE ALSO: Ava DuVernay on being a rebel, distributing diverse films and her new Barbie The 13th amendment of the constitution reads … [Link]
Mashable » 6 times Prince George gave absolutely zero f*cks
LONDON — Prince George is different from your average toddler. Obviously he's a prince, so that's one thing. But also — and far more significantly — it's becoming increasingly clear that he's something of a badass. Many other children (plenty of which don't even have the pressure of having to represent their country or anything) are weak, timid creatures, but Prince … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A UPS Drone Deliver Medical Supplies To An Island
Aviation The shipping giant plays catch-up in the unmanned delivery game UPS drone delivered an inhaler to an island to prove that it could. [Link]
Mashable » How the ex-Mormon community has found a home on Reddit
EDITOR’S NOTE: An unedited version of this story was originally published on September 24, because of a technical error. It was removed and subsequently republished on September 26 after minor edits. The hidden depths of the internet can offer a disguise, a cloak of anonymity. And the ex-Mormon community is no different. Many have gathered in a place where names aren’t … [Link]
Mashable » Philadelphia 76ers jump into esports, acquire Team Dignitas and Apex
Traditional sports are mingling with esports more and more as NBA players, managers and now teams are investing in and acquiring esports teams around the world. The Philadelphia 76ers are now the owners of esports organizations Team Dignitas and Apex — now merged under the name Dignitas — which field teams in League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Heroes of … [Link]
Popular Science » Riding A Roller Coaster Could Help You Pass Small Kidney Stones
Health Before they become a big problem Life is a roller coaster, sometimes. [Link]
Mashable » One man's dinosaur impressions will save you a trip to 'Jurassic Park'
Could this be leaked footage from Jurassic World 2? Jack Lewis, a scaffolder from the UK, has completely mastered impressions of a few dinosaurs. They closely match Steven Spielberg's interpretation, and some notable Jurassic Park scenes, that represent a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a velociraptor. The impressions also send his coworkers rightfully into hysterics. SEE ALSO: The 10 most mind-blowing CGI effects … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can register to vote at 'Hamilton'
Broadway’s Hamilton continues to represent the best America has to offer; In an effort to increase voter turnout for November's crucial election, the cast of the show will register voters outside the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York. SEE ALSO: The cast of 'The West Wing' will campaign for Hillary Clinton The individuals that portrays America's founding fathers aren't the only … [Link]
Slashdot » Adobe To Run Some Of Its Creative Cloud Services On Azure
Adobe will offer its Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Document Cloud hosted on Microsoft's Azure, the company said today, as part of a deal with Microsoft. ZDNet adds: Some of Adobe's subscription services for creative professionals currently are hosted on Amazon's AWS. It's not clear from Microsoft's announcement of its new Adobe deal whether Adobe's Creative Cloud, Marketing Cloud, … [Link]
Mashable » Google will help you register to vote with a new 'Doodle'
Google Doodle is joining the likes of Rock the Vote, Facebook, and Snapchat to get you to register to vote. SEE ALSO: Can Social Media Really Boost Voter Turnout? Just in time for National Voter Registration Day — and Monday's presidential debate — Google launched an interactive doodle that delivers information about how to vote. Visitors to Google.com Monday will see … [Link]
Mashable » 27 media companies band together in an attempt to sell better ads
Between hush-hush widespread fraud, clunky and inconsistent load times and consumer wariness that's driving people to ad blockers, the digital ad industry has a clear crisis of trust. That's why the publishing industry's biggest trade group is joining with some of the biggest names in media to create a new advertising marketplace with transparency in mind. SEE ALSO: Ad blocking usage … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking says humanity needs to venture into space for our survival
Famous cosmologist Stephen Hawking believes that humanity's future lies away from Earth. In a book excerpt published by The Guardian, Hawking contends that humans need to venture deep into space for the sake of adventure and the survival of our species. He also thinks that "the new space age" we're experiencing now could get us there. SEE ALSO: Stephen Hawking talks … [Link]
Mashable » The 5 most prevalent climate change phenomena explained simply
Promoted by Cool Effect Now helping Earth is as easy as tapping a button. Fight climate change by supporting the world's best projects committed to reducing carbon pollution. Small actions can create planet-sized change.Global warming is an enormous part of public discourse today. It permeates politics, it drives technological advancements and it informs our every conversation about the future.For all those … [Link]
Slashdot » California Enacts Law Requiring IMDb To Remove Actor Ages On Request
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday signed legislation that requires certain entertainment sites, such as IMDb, to remove — or not post in the first place — an actor's age or birthday upon request, reports Hollywood Reporter. From the report: The law, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2017, applies to entertainment database sites that allow paid subscribers to post resumes, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US set to miss its emissions target under the Paris climate deal
The UN's Paris climate agreement looks likely to come into effect earlier than thought, but the US for one needs to do much more to honour its commitments [Link]
Mashable » Animated short explores a bad day on 'Planet of the Apes'
It’s already a given that when an astronaut gets stranded on the Planet of the Apes, he's in for a bad day. But hey, apes can have bad days, too. Our CineFix series, Bad Days, looks at the day in the life of a young primate who just wants a pet human to love. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery radio bursts may be pulsars bumping into asteroids
Fast radio bursts have had astronomers puzzled for years, now we think they could be made by pulsars playing bumper cars in faraway star systems [Link]
Mashable » Scientist restore first sweet tunes generated by a computer
There’s something remarkable about hearing the first, sweet and slightly tortured tones conducted entirely through a computer, especially when you consider that they were generated 65 years ago. Researchers at the University of Canterbury recently figured out how to restore a two-minute BBC recording of the first, known computer music, generated through a program developed by Alan Turing. Somewhere between 1948 … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is The Rocket That Could Save Humanity
Space One ticket to ride this fireball into space, please Take a long, loving gaze into the fiery plume of a rocket that could someday save humanity. It’s the kind of beautiful fireball you could get lost in. [Link]
Mashable » 'Sherlock' releases cryptic Season 4 episode titles
By the time Sherlock's fourth season premieres, it will have been three years since Moriarty's unhinged grin came back into the Baker Street detective's life. Little is known about the new season, but the BBC has just released episode titles in advance for fans to pore over and speculate. SEE ALSO: 'Sherlock' Comic-Con panel teases 'darkest' season ever, 3 names to … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton, Trump, and your money: A personal-finance guide to the debate
Listen closely tonight. It's your money and your life. At 9 p.m. ET, in the first presidential debate of the season, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be pressed, to a degree, for details of their various proposals. Jobs, wages, taxes, student debt, child care, Social Security … any or all of these could come up. And many of the vows, … [Link]
Popular Science » The United States Probably Won't Meet Its Paris Agreement Goal
Environment We've got a long way to go You want the good news or the bad news first? [Link]
Slashdot » HERE, Automakers Team Up To Share Data On Traffic Conditions
German digital map maker HERE will introduce a new set of traffic services this week that allows drivers to see for themselves what live road conditions are like miles ahead using data from competing automakers, an industry first, reports Reuters. From the report: The Berlin-based company, owned by Germany's three premium automakers, will provide four services in which drivers share … [Link]
Mashable » In ballots we trust: E-voting, hacking and the 2016 election
A vote is an act of conscience and will. It's also an act of trust. You're not just marking a ballot for your candidate of choice, your signifying your belief in the system. Your mark will be counted. Your voice will be heard. However, as we prepare to elect a new U.S. President, the American electorate is faced with the unnerving … [Link]
Mashable » Young 'Hamilton' fans spit their take on 'The Room Where It Happens'
It's likely that Hamilton will still be running on Broadway for the rest of our lives – which means the future generations of Hamilton cast members are already born and making YouTube covers. In honor of the one year anniversary of Hamilton's cast recording, the show's team put together submissions from a bunch of #Hamilkids to make a music video to … [Link]
Popular Science » Exploring Obama’s Seafloor Canyons By Mini Sub
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Mashable » New research extends Earth's temperature record back 2 million years
A new study extends global average surface temperature records back to 2 million years ago, further back in time than any previous climate research. The research suggests that global warming from human emissions of greenhouse gases will cause far more warming, up to 9 degrees Celsius, or 16.2 degrees Fahrenheit, during the next several millennia than previously expected. The study, published … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch ELeague's 'Overwatch' Open this week
The Overwatch Open is in its final week and the remaining teams are getting knocked out left and right as they fight for their chunk of the $300,000 prize pool. SEE ALSO: Overwatch's growth in competitive gaming is not without speed bumps Overwatch teams from North America and Europe are competing to win their regional finals. The North American final is … [Link]
Mashable » Lupita Nyong'o unveils her rap alter ego to her Instagram fans
There really isn't anything Lupita Nyong'o can't do. In celebration of 3 million Instagram followers, Queen of Katwe star Lupita Nyong'o introduced fans to one of her many talents. In a black and white video, wearing enormous cat-eye sunglasses, Nyong'o debuted her alter ego as rapper, "Troublemaker," where she lists her myriad accomplishments. SEE ALSO: Lupita Nyong'o lived every Beyoncé fan's … [Link]
Mashable » Burger-flavored brew brings some grill-kissed umami to your beer
The hamburger obsession isn't going anywhere, people. From the original meaty versions to newfangled vegetarian options, people just love burgers. Now you can have your burger and drink it, too. Red Robin's Grilled Pineapple golden ale (debuting at the Great American Beer Festival on Oct. 6 in Denver, Co.) isn't just made to complement burgers…it's actually meant to taste like them. … [Link]
Mashable » Square wants to make your chip card less annoying
Square knows that chip credit cards are annoying. That's why the payment company is trying to cut down the time you have to wait for your chip to process, at least when you're paying at a Square vendor. Square has cut down the transaction speed for its contactless and chip reader from 5.7 to 4.2 seconds, it announced Monday. The company … [Link]
Popular Science » How Little Vibrations Break Big Rockets
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Mashable » The king of the streets takes center stage in new 'Luke Cage' trailer
Luke Cage is going to war. In a new trailer for Netlix's latest Marvel show Harlem's reluctant hero faces off against a man who will do anything for power — to gain it, and to keep it. SEE ALSO: Marvel's 'Luke Cage' is tired of buying new clothes "Harlem's about control, power," says self-proclaimed king Cornell Stokes (Mahershala Ali). With … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Planning a 'Pixel 3' Laptop Running 'Andromeda' OS For Release in Q3 2017
Google plans to launch a laptop next year with Pixel branding which will run 'Andromeda' operating system, reports AndroidPolice, citing sources. Andromeda is a hybrid of Android and Chrome OS, the report adds. Pixel, Chrome OS and Android teams have been working on this project, dubbed Bison, for years, apparently. From the report: Bison is planned as an ultra-thin laptop … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a bread-less grilled cheese. You're welcome.
This looks so delicious it's easy to forget it's actually low-carb. Popsugar's bread-free zucchini grilled cheese is gluten-free, chock filled with vitamin-dense zucchini (high in vitamins A, C and K) and has two types of cheese in its crust. The zucchini is grated then made into patties before being baked then used to sandwich two gooey slices of melted cheese. … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch the U.S. presidential debate in the UK
The time has come for presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to debate face to face for the first time at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, New York. SEE ALSO: Twitter to livestream general election debates with Bloomberg Media Experts estimate the 90-minute face-off could be watched by as many as 100 million viewers, surpassing the 80 million who watched Jimmy … [Link]
Mashable » Beckham strips down to his underwear, does push-ups on a piano
LONDON — In the event that you were concerned about the state of David Beckham's fitness since his sporting retirement, worry no more. In a somewhat bizarre Instagram post, the former British footballer pumps out push-ups like it ain't no thang — 22, to be exact. SEE ALSO: David Beckham and Kevin Hart on a road trip together is as hilarious … [Link]
Mashable » How Facebook's last year shows dominance in mobile advertising — and what's next
There’s plenty of shiny toys to look at when it comes to Facebook — Oculus Rift, WhatsApp, Messenger and ambitious plans to bring the internet to every corner of the globe. At its core, however, is good old advertising. Well, maybe not old. "We’re going to pursue any avenue we can to help business owners, all within the bounds of privacy … [Link]
Mashable » Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow sure know their 'Friends' trivia
Even though Friends premiered 22 years ago, Monica and Phoebe are still there for each other. On a recent episode of Celebrity Name Game, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow were treated to a Friends-themed round that they obviously nailed. You'll love watching the two achieve the ultimate Unagi. A stranded astronaut causes a bad day on 'Planet of the Apes' … [Link]
Mashable » 8 silly fictional debates to prepare you for tonight's Clinton v. Trump showdown
It’s here: The final stretch of the 2016 election kicks off with tonight's first Presidential Debate. If you need to get in the right mindset for the Trump/Clinton faceoff — or if you want to skip it altogether — we suggest watching just a few of the great, albeit sillier, television debates that preceded it. From The West Wing to Boy … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Is Researching a New Vertical-Takeoff Ride Offering That Flies You Around
If Uber's recently launched self-driving cars surprised you, wait for the company's "flying" vehicles. Speaking with Recode, Uber's head of products said the company is research small planes that can vertically take off and land, so that they can be used for short-haul flights in cities. From the report:The technology is called VTOL — which stands for vertical takeoff and … [Link]
Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Stranger Things' cast headed to the White House
Leonardo DiCaprio will join President Obama to speak about climate change as part of South by South Lawn at the White House in October. The President will speak with DiCaprio, a long time climate change activist, and climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. SEE ALSO: Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't just talk about climate change — he's actually trying to save the planet Exciting … [Link]
Mashable » Ad blocking usage is up more than 10 percent from last year
Publisher malaise towards ad blockers doesn't seem to have lessened consumer appetites for downloading them. Ad blocking usage jumped 11 percent in the past year, according to a new report from Adobe and anti-ad blocking firm PageFair, bringing the total number of global users from 198 million to 220 million. SEE ALSO: One of the world's most popular ad blockers is … [Link]
Mashable » Powerful image of Michelle Obama embracing George W. Bush at museum opening goes viral
At the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. on Sept. 24, the First Lady and the former president shared a moment of affection. George W. Bush signed for the construction of the museum, which is the first national museum dedicated to the history of black people in the U.S., in 2003. Read more…More … [Link]
Popular Science » A Sea Of Plastic
Environment How scientists and entrepreneurs are tackling the growing problem of our ocean's trash Gyres. Accumulation zones. Garbage patches. Plastics are threatening to overwhelm our oceans. [Link]
Mashable » Girl's drawing of the work week shows she clearly has life figured out
Some kids have it all figured out. For example, one Redditor's 11-year-old daughter drew an accurate drawing of everyone's emotional journey through the work week. SEE ALSO: Kid writes essay about her true hero who conquered adversity: Darth Vader Who hasn't felt the despair of Monday, the quiet contentment of Friday and the anxious, existential anticipation of Sunday night? We might … [Link]
Mashable » This Hillary Clinton campaign photo brilliantly sums up 2016
UPDATE: Sept. 26, 2016, 10:30 a.m. EDT Included comments from Hillary Clinton's campaign photographer Barbara Kinney. Welcome to the 2016 presidential election. Here we have a photograph of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton standing before a crowd full of excited young supporters at a campaign event in Orlando… except the group of "millennials" greeted Clinton by literally turning their backs to … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl with clipboard is making sure your store is up to snuff
Being a boss comes naturally to some people. Twitter user @bottlerocket13 shared a picture of his daughter who likes to take a clipboard with a fake checklist into every store she goes to. SEE ALSO: Little girl's pep talk gives us serious confidence goals My daughter brings a checklist to stores now and just makes random checks. It makes everyone uncomfortablepic.twitter.com/UgHJ4e~ … [Link]
Popular Science » Where To Catch Today's Big NASA Announcement
Space What did Hubble find on Europa? We'll be covering the announcement here at Popular Science, but if you want to find out for yourself you can listen here… [Link]
Mashable » Virtual reality ads are in high demand — when done right
The digital ad industry's biggest trade group says consumers want to see more commercials they can immerse themselves within — as long as they're done right. A new report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau on Monday pointed to substantial growth potential in the nascent world of virtual reality advertising, despite some marketers' concerns that the technology is destined to stay a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone' guide: How to overrun opponents with a Zoolock deck
Welcome to the Hearthstone Meta Update, where you’ll find a review of one of the most powerful or exciting decks in competitive play. Today, we’re looking at the Zoo Warlock, AKA Zoolock. Learn how to build and play this deck, and be a little more prepared to climb the ladder. SEE ALSO: 5 Tips For Dipping Your Toe Into 'Hearthstone' Aggro … [Link]
Mashable » A stranded astronaut causes a bad day on 'Planet of the Apes'
It's going to be a bad day for an astronaut when he gets stranded on Planet of the Apes. Subscribe to CineFix here for more videos. Watch Qiantang River's huge tidal wave crash, as spectators scramble to safety The world's cringiest 'rap battle' is promoting the presidential debate in the UK 81-year-old tries to fight off bull with just a … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch the first presidential debate
In case you hadn't noticed, it's a presidential election year in the United States. The first general election debate is Monday night, between GOP candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, moderated by Lester Holt of NBC News. SEE ALSO: What it means to have our political debates on social media Fortunately, in 2016, the options of watching the debate … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Woody Allen's new Amazon show if you like period pieces and Miley Cyrus
LOS ANGELES — It's official: Woody Allen is making his TV debut this week. And spoiler alert: The show is very Woody Allen. Amazon's Crisis in Six Scenes, which is available to stream beginning on Sept. 30, is a six-part comedy series set in the 1960s. Image: amazonIt follows a middle class suburban family, Sidney (Woody Allen) and wife Katherine … [Link]
Mashable » With Plex Cloud, you don't need a local media server
Media player/server Plex is one of the most versatile independent solutions for folks with a big multimedia collection, but it has so far required users to run server software to power client apps on TVs and other gadgets. With today's launch of Plex Cloud, the server part of that equation is no longer necessary. SEE ALSO: Official Plex app arrives on … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is now selling gift cards in actual stores
Starting Monday, you can buy an Uber gift card in stores. The ride-hailing company is now selling gift cards at Walmarts nationwide and plans to introduce them at CVS and Target. "Whether it’s exploring a new city, a night out with friends, or simply a safe ride home, Uber is ready to help get the special people in your life where … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the last episode of the 'Star Wars' superfan-created 'Go Rogue' series
LOS ANGELES — The stop-motion Star Wars YouTube series is coming to an end. Go Rogue, created by a team of superfans, led by James DeJulio, features key toys from the Lego 'Rogue One' lineMashable got an early look at episode four (above). The series was written by Kevin Ulrich and brought to life by stop-motion animators, and directors Dan … [Link]
Mashable » Roku introduces 5 new streaming players, including the tiny Roku Express
If you've been thinking about upgrading your streaming setup, Roku just gave you five new options to choose from. The company unveiled its new line of streaming players on Monday, ranging from the $129.99 Roku Ultra to the tiny $29.99 Roku Express, which are available for pre-order now before they hit stores on Oct. 9. SEE ALSO: 5 best Netflix original … [Link]
Mashable » This is why you should be concerned about a seemingly innocent Zombie attack
LONDON — This isn't funny. This isn't funny at all. As far as we're concerned, this marks the beginning of the end. It all starts innocently enough. People think they're witnessing a terrifying zombie attack, police are phoned, turns out the zombies are just actors. Har. Har. Har. But you won't be laughing when this classic Boy Who Cried Wolf-like scenario … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver uses gross raisin cookies to demonstrate what a Trump presidency would be like
Monday night marks the first presidential debate of the 2016 election, and John Oliver warns that both candidates come with their faults — but "not being as bad as Donald Trump is a low bar to clear." Oliver has spoken out against Trump before, but on the eve on what is expected to be a pinnacle moment in the election, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World must resist pressure to lift ban on trade in rhino horn
Allowing seized and farmed rhino horn to be traded to fund conservation measures will simply encourage more poaching, says Richard Schiffman [Link]
Mashable » This toy advert is taking on gender stereotypes and people love it
LONDON — A new advert for a British toy store is receiving praise on social media for its refusal to conform to gender stereotypes. "If I Were a Toy" is an advert for Smyths Toys sung to the tune of Beyoncé's "If I were a Boy". The video revolves around Oscar, a little kid imagining what he'd do if he … [Link]
Mashable » Just like 'Pokémon Go,' the game's $35 Plus wearable needs some work
Pokémon Go fans have a new way to play the game: a $34.99 wearable device called Pokémon Go Plus that, much like the app itself, has its ups and downs. While it might not be quite as popular as it was in the weeks following its July launch, Pokémon Go is still breaking records. Players can now stay even more connected … [Link]
Mashable » India's space agency launches 8 satellites into 2 orbits
In a major milestone, the Indian Space Organisation (ISRO) today successfully launched a total of eight satellites into two orbits. This is the first time ISRO has launched payload satellites in two orbits, a rare feat for any space agency. SEE ALSO: India's space agency launches 20 satellites in a single mission The Indian space agency launched the Polar Satellite Launch … [Link]
Mashable » Daisy Ridley reveals exactly why she quit Instagram
LONDON — Remember when Daisy Ridley deactivated her Instagram account last month? At the time, there was speculation the Star Wars actress had quit following the negative attention one of her posts about gun violence received. SEE ALSO: Instagram is rolling out its tool to filter offensive comments to all users Then there were reports that she'd reactivated her account to … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Qiantang River's huge tidal wave crash, as spectators scramble to safety
People have been going to the shore of the Qiantang river in Zhejiang for hundreds of years during the Mid-Autumn Festival, to witness the extra-high tidal bore rising up over the harbour. The high tide usually hits on the eighteenth day of the Chinese lunar calendar's eighth month. In this video, an unexpectedly high wave is seen rushing over the … [Link]
Slashdot » Boot Linux (or OpenBSD Or Oberon Or FreeDOS) In Your Browser
Long-time Slashdot reader DeQueue writes: Back in 2011 Fabrice Bellard, the initiator of the QEMU emulator, wrote a PC emulator in JavaScript that let you boot Linux in your browser. But he didn't stop there. On his website he now has images that let you boot Oberon, Arch Linux, FreeDOS, OpenBSD, Solar OS and more recent versions of Linux such … [Link]
Mashable » Singing man completely shuts down a dissenter at Dublin pro-choice rally
LONDON — In one of the largest pro-choice demonstrations that Ireland has ever seen, thousands gathered in Dublin on a rainy Saturday afternoon to take part in a march calling for the repeal of the Eighth Amendment, which places a constitutional ban on abortion. Witty rallying calls could be heard coming from the crowd: "Not the church, not the state, women … [Link]
Mashable » David Beckham and Kevin Hart on a road trip together is as hilarious as you'd expect
LONDON — Welcome to the buddy movie you never knew you needed. As part of an advertising campaign for clothing retailer H&M, David Beckham and Kevin Hart have joined forces for a glorious five-minute adventure. SEE ALSO: At 21, David Beckham was a star player (and still looked like a goofy teen) The premise? They're both heading to Las Vegas … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mechanical Engineering for Hackers – $23.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Mechanical Engineering for Hackers" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-09-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » The giant inflatable duck apocalypse has finally come to Scotland
LONDON — It's time to put down your weapons and calmly welcome our duck new overlords. SEE ALSO: Giant inflatable Minion causes traffic chaos because there is no hope On Saturday, motorists driving through the wind-swept roads of Glasgow, Scotland, were visited by a rather strange sight — a monstrous inflatable duck the size of a small building casually trundling its … [Link]
Mashable » Actress-turned-activist Emma Watson narrates inspiring short film on women's equality
LONDON — Emma Watson's commitment to her title of UN Women Goodwill Ambassador has come to define her as much as any film role. The British actress-turned-activist took up her position with the UN in 2014, and she's been working tirelessly ever since to bring gender equality to the forefront of public conversation. Her latest efforts come in the form of … [Link]
Mashable » Giant inflatable fish attacks man during epic half-time football show
LONDON — In Britain, football matches aren't exactly known for their half-time entertainment. Normally everyone retreats inside for 15 minutes, grabs a drink and maybe a pie of some description, then heads back up to the stands again. But Derby Counts F.C. just set a new bar. SEE ALSO: Soccer-loving koala runs onto field during a match During their Championship match … [Link]
Mashable » China switches on its massive alien-seeking radio telescope
China has flipped the switch on its 500 metre (1,640 ft) wide radio telescope — the largest in the world — which is aimed at the heavens in search of extraterrestrial life. On Sunday, officials cut the ribbon on the FAST (Five-hundred-metre Aperture Spherical Telescope), located in a basin in the mountainous Pingtang County in Guizhou, southwest China. SEE ALSO: You … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon partners with Dharma Productions ahead of Prime Video launch in India
In preparation of the launch of Prime Video in India, Amazon is actively partnering with big Indian movie studios for local content. SEE ALSO: Amazon, Netflix strike deals in India for local video content The company announced today that it has partnered with Dharma Productions, one of India’s largest movie studios. As part of the licensing deal, Dharma Productions will provide … [Link]
Mashable » The world's cringiest 'rap battle' is promoting the presidential debate in the UK
The big day has finally come. Monday night's presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at Hofstra University, New York, marks the start of the six-week final electoral stretch. The first head-to-head encounter between the Republican and Democrat could be watched by as many as 100 million viewers, according to experts, surpassing the 80 million who watched Jimmy Carter … [Link]
Mashable » Adele on Brangelina: 'I couldn't give a f*cking sh*t'
LONDON — Remember a few days back when Adele made headlines for dedicating her show to Brangelina? Well, turns out she's not actually that bothered after all. SEE ALSO: Baby otters scamper happily, oblivious to Brangelina news During a show in New York last Thursday, Adele took a moment to address the crowd — and respond to the reports of her … [Link]
Mashable » Dad posts video of 5-year-old son doing burnout, car gets seized by police
It’s quite possibly one of the most Australian videos ever, but it has also landed one father in quite some trouble. Alex Dobson posted a video last Wednesday showing his 5-year-old son doing a burnout in the driveway of his Queensland home. SEE ALSO: Chris Hemsworth is pumped for his Aussie football team, the Western Bulldogs The video quickly garnered thousands … [Link]
Mashable » What's the deal with that wild Pen Pineapple Apple Pen video?
The internet every so often brings up moments of wild genius. The Pen Pineapple Apple Pen song is one of them. It's an incredibly addictive and catchy number created by a Japanese caricature of a singer-songwriter called Piko-Taro, who has a YouTube channel dedicated to his work and musings. SEE ALSO: Japanese cosplayer poses with a live octopus for a photoshoot … [Link]
Mashable » India to ratify Paris Agreement climate pact on Oct. 2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will ratify the Paris Agreement climate change pact on Oct 2. SEE ALSO: The Paris climate agreement just took a big step toward becoming international law Modi’s announcement on Sunday is seen as a major boost to the implementation of measures at international level in an attempt to control global warming. Modi added that the … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is My IoT Device Part of a Botnet?
As our DVRs, cameras, and routers join the Internet of Things, long-time Slashdot reader galgon wonders if he's already been compromised: There has been a number of stories of IoT devices becoming part of botnets and being used in distributed denial of service attacks. If these devices are seemingly working correctly to the user, how would they ever know the … [Link]
Mashable » Uber makes itself part of the public transport route in Australia
In its quest to make itself indispensable, Uber is keen to slide itself into your daily commute. On Monday, the company announced a partnership in Australia with the travel planning app TripGo, which lets users request an Uber ride to the closest ferry terminal or train, bus or tram station in time for the next departure. SEE ALSO: Where you can … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Hemsworth is pumped for his Aussie football team, the Western Bulldogs
If your football team had gone 50 years without a major trophy, the excitement when it gets very close to winning one would be palpable. It's the story of Australian rules football team the Western Bulldogs, who won against Greater Western Sydney in a tense preliminary final on Saturday. SEE ALSO: Louis Theroux charmingly schools an intern on interview technique Now, … [Link]
Mashable » Cam Newton dons MLK shirt before game in Charlotte
As the city of Charlotte continued to recover from several night of intense protests after police shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton took the field Sunday wearing a t-shirt that featured a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." SEE ALSO: 'I felt like it was my family': … [Link]
Mashable » Stranger covers man's fuel bill, proves there's still good in this world
Here’s a situation that would leave you completely stressed out: Filling your car up with petrol and finding you have no money to pay for it. Tyson Crawley from Albury, Australia found himself in that uncomfortable situation early on Friday morning. SEE ALSO: 9 Australian apps that'll help you make a positive impact on the world every day "I was at … [Link]
Slashdot » Which Programming Language Is Most Popular – The Final Answer?
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: Following a common technique among political pollsters, a technology columnist combined the results from various measures of programming language popularity for a more definitive answer about the most important languages to study. He used IEEE Spectrum's interactive list of the top programming languages, which lets you adjust the weight given to the number of job … [Link]
Mashable » Almost 80% of Australians now believe in climate change
Australians overwhelmingly believe in climate change, according to a new poll, and they are more than ready for the government to do something about it. According to The Climate Institute's 2016 Climate of the Nation report, 77 percent of Australians believe climate change is happening. That number has grown year on year in the annual report since 2012, when only 64 … [Link]
Mashable » Prince George doesn't have time for high fives from Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be charming, but the statesman was still given the proverbial royal cold shoulder by Prince George. Landing in Canada on Saturday with his royal parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for a Royal Tour, the young prince was non-plussed when Trudeau crouched down to greet him. SEE ALSO: The many (beautiful) faces of Justin … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2337: Yahoo Positions!
Yahoo gets hacked, cue up the fetal… [Link]
Mashable » Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at age 87
Arnold Palmer brought a country-club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch, At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87. Alastair Johnson, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, confirmed that Palmer died Sunday afternoon of complications from heart problems. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Researcher Raises Privacy Concerns Regarding W3C Proximity Sensor API
In June of this year, W3C released the first draft of the Proximity Sensor API based on the Generic Sensor API specification. The W3C Generic Sensor API specification aims to define a framework for exposing sensor data and promote consistency across sensor APIs. [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Pursues More Renewable Energy, Following Google, Apple, And Facebook
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: Amazon will open a 100-turbine, 253-megawatt wind farm in Texas by the end of next year — generating enough energy to power almost 90,000 U.S. homes. Amazon already has wind farms in Indiana, North Carolina, and Ohio (plus a solar farm in Virginia), and 40% of the power for AWS already comes from renewable sources, … [Link]
Mashable » 81-year-old tries to fight off bull with just a water bottle and his hat
If profanities offend, best turn down the sound for this. An 81-year-old New Zealand man gave his son the fright of a lifetime after deciding the best way to defend his ute from a raging bull was to hurl a water bottle and his hat at the animal. Posted by Whetu Konia to his Facebook page Sunday, the video shows … [Link]
Mashable » Rugby league player does ridiculous flip over would-be tackler
Unlike in American football, where the running flip seems to be the game's most common party trick, it's yet to be much of a thing in rugby league. Quindan Smith is looking to change that, pulling off a killer flip during the Kununurra Nines Tournament in Western Australia on the weekend. He backflipped over a hapless player looking to tackle, … [Link]
Mashable » Pop duo Karmin talks new zodiac-inspired album and growing up as artists
LOS ANGELES — "We used to want a house with just bean bag furniture." That's the first thing Amy Noonan said as she sat down in YouTube Space L.A for an interview, opting to take the cozy bean bag chairs instead of seats in the screening room. She and husband Nick Noonan, the other half of their music duo Karmin, had … [Link]
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