Geekish

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 » Robots are about to make your beer runs

Friday 3 March 23:39:30 UTC 2017

In the future, your beer will be delivered by by robots that look like big beetles out to set up a golf course. Virginia became the first state in the union on Wednesday to legally allow robots to use sidewalks and crosswalks just like us humans. SEE ALSO: Bizarre Boston Dynamics robot moves like a world-class athlete The impetus for the … [Link]

Mashable » Paris Jackson reaches model status by signing with IMG

Friday 3 March 23:34:17 UTC 2017

Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's 18-year-old daughter, is now living every model's dream. Stepping out from behind the spotlight cast by her late father, the beauty has signed a deal with top modeling agency, IMG Models. SEE ALSO: Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, is certain he was murdered The firm also represents Bella and Gigi Hadid, Gisele Bundchen, Hailey Baldwin and Alessandra Ambrosio, … [Link]

Mashable » Sleeping intern gets Photoshopped into a meme by coworkers

Friday 3 March 23:32:13 UTC 2017

The sofas over at iris Worldwide are super comfy. Last May, an intern at iris' Atlanta office sat down on one of those cozy couches, and soon fell asleep. Working with creatives has its fair share of annoyances, one of those being that they're great at Photoshop. In good fun, his coworkers decided to Photoshop him into his own meme. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this Texas sports anchor elegantly attack transphobic state laws

Friday 3 March 23:31:33 UTC 2017

It’s not often that local Texas sports anchors—or any sports anchors, really—come to the defense of trans community. Dale Hansen of WFAA-TV is a rare exception. Earlier this week, the reporter decided to address the case of Mack Beggs, a transgender wrestler who recently won his state girls' wrestling title. Though Mack identifies as a boy, state regulations require that he … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Has Been Using a Secretive Program To Identify Enforcement Officers And Prevent Them From Hailing Cars

Friday 3 March 23:30:00 UTC 2017

Uber has been using a secretive program to evade authorities for years, particularly at times when city regulators were trying to block the ride-hailing service, according to a new report by the New York Times. From the report: Uber is using a tool called "Greyball" to work identify requests made by certain users and deny them service, according to the … [Link]

Mashable » Remy Ma released another Nicki Minaj diss track, furthering their glorious feud

Friday 3 March 23:25:37 UTC 2017

Hallelujah, the rap beef continues! Last week the rap world was turned upside down when rapper Gucci Mane released a new track called "Make Love" featuring Nicki Minaj. In the song, Minaj took shots at fellow rapper Remy Ma with lines like "You see, silly rabbit, to be the queen of rap/ You gotta sell records, you gotta get plaques." SEE ALSO: Nicki … [Link]

Mashable » So, here's how Lady Gaga's performance with Metallica should have gone

Friday 3 March 23:19:55 UTC 2017

At least we know one of their performances went according to plan. The Grammy performance of Metallica and Lady Gaga hit a bit of a snag during the actual show when microphone issues resulted in James Hetfield’s voice being inaudible. But, the band and Gaga were not about to deprive fans of seeing how the performance should have went down. … [Link]

Slashdot » Canadian DMCA In Action: Court Awards Massive Damages In Modchip Case

Friday 3 March 22:50:00 UTC 2017

New submitter google20000 shares a report from Michael Geist: The Federal Court of Canada has issued a massive damage award in the first major Canadian digital lock copyright ruling involving circumvention of technological protection measures. The ruling, which is the first to conduct an extensive examination of the anti-circumvention rules established in 2012, adopts expansive interpretations to the digital lock … [Link]

Mashable » Meet Keith Thurman, the boxing champ who drives a Prius but will knock your ass out cold

Friday 3 March 22:49:23 UTC 2017

Knockout artist Keith Thurman holds the World Boxing Association welterweight belt, which makes sense because he hasn't lost any of his 28 career fights. But he's not the only one who's undefeated — so is his Prius. "It has zero tickets," Thurman says with pride. "It's undefeated in the streets." SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media … [Link]

Mashable » This hair dye changes color based on your environment

Friday 3 March 22:42:30 UTC 2017

‘Fire’ from 'The Unseen' uses thermochromatic ink to change the color of your hair. Time to release your inner magical unicorn. Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Dye That Changes Color Of Your Hair [Link]

Mashable » Uber executive resigns as company investigates allegations of sexism

Friday 3 March 22:36:30 UTC 2017

An Uber executive has resigned after an anonymous email notified investigators and media outlets that he had sexual contact with another Uber employee. Uber's vice president of growth, Ed Baker, has stepped down. Baker is the first high-ranking employee to leave the embattled company since it began its own investigation into allegations of sexism and harassment within Uber's ranks. There's no … [Link]

Mashable » Leaving the Paris Agreement would be Trump's worst move yet

Friday 3 March 22:33:56 UTC 2017

The Trump administration is reportedly in the midst of a heated debate over whether to remain committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. (Cue "should I stay or should I go.") That pact, which was negotiated in late 2015 and entered into force in November 2016, is the first global warming treaty ever devised to commit developing and industrialized nations alike to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' creator Rachel Bloom talks dream guest, favorite song of the season

Friday 3 March 22:32:53 UTC 2017

Attention Beyonce: Rachel Bloom is ready to be your "funny friend." The star and co-creator of The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend said the musician — whose Lemonade inspired the show's "Love Kernels" song — is certainly a dream guest. Though mostly a dream friend. "There are a lot of dream guests but I'm also so happy with our cast that it's already … [Link]

Mashable » Type 'ceo' into your iPhone keyboard for a sexist surprise

Friday 3 March 22:14:55 UTC 2017

Hey! Did you know that 68 percent of the people who work at Apple are dudes? That tech darlings like Uber have rampant sexism problems? And that only 4 percent of CEOs in the Fortune 500 are women? And who would have thought it: That male-dominated culture seems to have dripped into something as innocent as your iPhone's emoji suggestions. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » Five rad and random things I found this week

Friday 3 March 22:12:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from Pop Sci's commerce editor. Grab hold of this internet booty. 5 rad finds that stand on their own. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » California Government On the Dangers of Cellphones

Friday 3 March 22:10:00 UTC 2017

mi quotes a report from CBS Local: After keeping it hidden for years, California's Department of Public Health has released a draft document outlining health officials' concerns about cellphone radiation exposure. The previously unpublished document was released this week after a judge indicated she would order the documents be disclosed. Health officials' overall recommendation is to "increase the distance between … [Link]

Mashable » Video of Tesla crash shows exactly why Autopilot isn't true self-driving tech

Friday 3 March 22:01:46 UTC 2017

Listen up, Tesla fans. Your favorite carmaker's Autopilot is a super-smart marriage of high tech hardware and software that provides one of the best semi-autonomous driving experiences currently on the road. That said: It is not a fully self-driving system and shouldn't be used as such. A video posted to the Tesla Motors subreddit and spotted by Electrek shows exactly what … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Uber created a fake version of its app to trick and evade authorities

Friday 3 March 21:53:41 UTC 2017

If at first you don't succeed, go to elaborate lengths to trick and evade regulatory authorities trying to bring you down. That appears to be the maxim at Uber, if a new report is accurate. Investigating users' social media profiles, bank accounts, phone models, and creating a fake version of the app are just some of the lengths Uber reportedly went … [Link]

Popular Science » From Kumbaya to Battleground: How’d the EPA get so political?

Friday 3 March 21:51:29 UTC 2017

EPA are we better off? Environment The EPA used to enjoy bipartisan support The EPA wasn’t always divided along party lines. Here’s how that changed, and why you should care. [Link]

Mashable » The sweet first picture of Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way

Friday 3 March 21:50:29 UTC 2017

Mary Poppins is back in the most delightful way. The rebooted sequel starring Emily Blunt won't release until next year but a first glimpse of Blunt in costume evokes the charm and mystery of the original. SEE ALSO: 'Mary Poppins Returns' set for Xmas 2018, and yes, Lin Manuel-Miranda's in Image: courtesy of disneyDirected by Rob Marshall, Mary Poppins Returns takes … [Link]

Mashable » Mexican politician slams Trump's 'absurd' wall from atop the border fence

Friday 3 March 21:49:43 UTC 2017

Perched literally on top of the Mexican-American border, Mexican congressman Braulio Guerra released a video Friday to tell Donald Trump in no uncertain terms that his wall plans are "totally absurd." From the top of the structure at the border north of Tijuana, Guerra explained in a video how easy it was for him to scale the wall. And then posted … [Link]

Mashable » 5-year-old BFFs get same haircut so they'll no longer have any differences

Friday 3 March 21:47:50 UTC 2017

During a time when the world is divided on so many issues, two five-year-old boys are here to remind us the beauty of unity. Two best friends from Louisville, Kentucky, Reddy, who's black, and Jax, who's white, aren't letting their different skin colors get in the way of their love for one another. In fact, they don't recognize skin color as … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Agrees To Hold Contest For Fan-Made Tesla Ads, At the Urging of a 5th Grader

Friday 3 March 21:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Adweek: Elon Musk is well aware that Tesla's superfans love to make unauthorized commercials for the brand, given that Tesla doesn't make its own (and, given the power of word of mouth, doesn't really need to). But it has taken a fifth-grade girl to convince him to actually run a fan-made ad. "Dear … [Link]

Mashable » Heart-stopping clip shows a biker narrowly avoiding a deer

Friday 3 March 21:22:27 UTC 2017

Deer are some of the worst road hogs out there. Biker Christopher Bull was out on a relaxing drive in Carmel Valley, California in January when he had an unexpected surprise on his journey. While driving along a curve in the road, a deer suddenly pops out from the shadows, just inches from his front tire. The encounter is a … [Link]

Mashable » There's not a single red pixel in this photo of strawberries

Friday 3 March 21:14:36 UTC 2017

If you're in the mood to trick your brain, we've got just the thing for you. Akiyoshi Kitaoka is a psychology professor at Ritsumeikan University in Japan. One look at his Twitter, and it's pretty obvious he has an affinity for making and sharing optical illusions. One illusion in particular involving a picture of strawberries has recently become a viral sensation, … [Link]

Mashable » Rod Stewart says Instagram post showing mock execution was him acting out 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 3 March 20:57:54 UTC 2017

Rod Stewart provoked the ire of the internet Thursday with a hastily deleted Instagram post from the Abu Dhabi desert. While on tour in the region, the 72-year-old singer appeared in an image on his wife, Penny Lancaster's, page that appeared to stage a mock execution. SEE ALSO: David Bowie swept all 5 posthumous Grammy nominations for 'Blackstar' The videotaped scene … [Link]

Slashdot » Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin To Offer 'Amazon-Like' Moon Delivery By 2020

Friday 3 March 20:50:00 UTC 2017

Less than a week after Elon Musk's SpaceX announced it would soon offer space tourists a cruise around the moon, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos has announced that he would be launching an Amazon-like service shipping supplies, experiments, and crew to the Moon by 2020. From a report: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space venture has proposed sending a … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat protesters 'ain't afraid of no ghost'

Friday 3 March 20:41:15 UTC 2017

A lot of people on Wall Street were very happy with Snapchat Thursday, but a lot of people in Venice were not. At least two dozen protesters gathered outside Snap Inc.'s Venice Beach, California headquarters to protest Snap's encroachment on the neighborhood as Snap started trading on Wall Street. Protesters worried Snap's multi-billion-dollar success in its initial public offering, or IPO, … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix released a trailer for '13 Reasons Why' and it already has us in tears

Friday 3 March 20:37:34 UTC 2017

"Settle in because I’m about to tell you the story of my life.” Netflix has released the trailer for their new original series 13 Reasons Why, based on the 2007 YA novel of the same name written by Jay Asher. The show tells the story of Clay Jensen who is sent a mysterious box filled with 13 cassette tapes. He … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dreamer' issues heartbreaking statement amid possible deportation

Friday 3 March 20:27:03 UTC 2017

On the morning of Feb. 15, Daniela Vargas hid in her Mississippi home. She figured government agents were coming for her. That morning, her father and brother had been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their driveway before they could make their way to work. Vargas, originally from Argentina, waited. SEE ALSO: Peter Thiel's surveillance company reportedly ready to … [Link]

Mashable » Arnold Schwarzenegger quits 'Celebrity Apprentice' because of 'baggage' (aka Trump)

Friday 3 March 20:18:44 UTC 2017

Arnold Schwarzenegger won't be back for a second season of The New Celebrity Apprentice, and it's because of Donald Trump. In an interview with Empire magazine, Schwarzenegger said, "I learned a lot, I had a great time, it was a really great opportunity, but under the circumstances I don't want to do it again." Trump's shadow has loomed large over the … [Link]

Mashable » Parking lot dancing queen completely breaks it down

Friday 3 March 20:13:40 UTC 2017

If you ask me, just about anywhere can be a dance floor. And this woman clearly takes this mantra to heart as she shows off her large repertoire of dance moves, all while in the parking lot of a Waffle House. Why? Because she can, that's why! The people inside the restaurant can't keep it together as they watch this … [Link]

Mashable » If these are the Galaxy S8 performance numbers, then we have questions

Friday 3 March 20:10:48 UTC 2017

The pieces of the Galaxy S8 puzzle are finally coming together. We're already pretty sure this is what Samsung's Galaxy S8 will look like when it's announced on March 29, and now we may know how fast it'll be. SEE ALSO: New leaked photos show the full display of Samsung's Galaxy S8 Though it shouldn't be taken as representative of the … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Cracks Down Further On Cobalt Supplier in Congo as Child Labor Persists

Friday 3 March 20:10:00 UTC 2017

Last year, a Washington Post investigation found several instances of miners — including children — labored in hazardous, even deadly, conditions at Congo's artisanal cobalt supply chain. Amnesty International and other human rights groups also have alleged problems. Earlier this week, British broadcaster Sky New published an investigation that alleged continued problems in the cobalt supply chain. The Washington Post … [Link]

Mashable » This Russian embassy is attacking western media with a random J.K. Rowling quote

Friday 3 March 20:09:44 UTC 2017

Who knows. You may have heard that many officials within President Donald Trump's circle have met with Russian officials over the past 12 months or so. Many of them seem to at first have difficulty recalling these meetings until they are asked about them again and again and are shown evidence of their own meetings, at which point they seem to … [Link]

Mashable » Youth basketball coach savagely blocks a kid's shot on his own basket

Friday 3 March 20:07:59 UTC 2017

As any kind of educator or youth sports coach, your goal is to help make your kids better. More than anything, you want to help them grow into good people, to guide them in the right direction. But sometimes, kids just don't go in the right direction no matter how many times you tell them to. In those situations, you have … [Link]

Mashable » The reviews are in and 'Beauty and the Beast' is exactly what you'd expect, apparently

Friday 3 March 20:06:17 UTC 2017

It feels like we've been waiting years for Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast, and maybe we have. With the movie's theatrical release on the horizon, critics have been to early screenings and tested that tale as old as time. The film's reviews are neither negative nor positive — it's not a bad movie by objective standards, but falls short … [Link]

Mashable » The party and the passion: 15 years of the LGBTQ community's fearless celebrations

Friday 3 March 20:00:00 UTC 2017

1984Image: William Yang via National Library of AustraliaThe very first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras took place on June 24, 1978. Inspired by a global movement of LGBTQIA protest and expression, a few hundred Queer Australians and their allies marched up Oxford Street as a truck played celebratory music. 1981Image: William Yang via National Library of Australia1981Image: William Yang via National Library of … [Link]

Mashable » Lena Dunham is having a Rihanna moment with her new tattoo, whether you want her to or not

Friday 3 March 19:41:40 UTC 2017

Lena Dunham's tattoos have always been in the public eye – along with the rest of her skin, as critics love to mention – so her recent Instagram post showing off a new chest piece comes as a not-huge surprise, really. Thank you @trinegrimm for my warrior's chest plate/tit chandelier. This is my first original piece by a female tattoo artist … [Link]

Popular Science » A sweet, classy watch for 79 percent off? I'd buy it.

Friday 3 March 19:41:35 UTC 2017

Stuhrling Original Classic Cuvette Wrist Watch Gadgets It's time. A sweet classy watch for 79 percent off? I'd buy it. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Razer Wants To Build the Best Linux Laptop, And It Needs Your Help

Friday 3 March 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Min-Liang Tan, a founder, CEO and creative director of gaming hardware company Razer, has assured enthusiasts that the company is looking into developing good — the "best" he says — Linux notebook. He writes in a post: The Razer Blade series have become the default coding machine for many out there and one of the most common asks is for … [Link]

Mashable » Boom, this little girl just dropped a hilarious, explosive truth bomb on Nigel Farage on live TV

Friday 3 March 19:28:10 UTC 2017

Out of the mouths of babes, as it goes. On Friday, Nigel Farage, the British warm ale to Donald Trump's skunked American keg beer, ended up on the receiving end of a stone cold diss. By a young girl. Holding an inflatable sword. On live television. Farage was making an appearance on Russia Today on Friday. RT, as its better known, … [Link]

Mashable » Moon missions continue Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk's rocket-measuring contest

Friday 3 March 19:16:26 UTC 2017

Another day, another unhinged-sounding plan to fly to the moon announced by an eccentric billionaire. According to a report from the Washington Post, Blue Origin — the spaceflight company founded by Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos — is planning to set up an "Amazon-like" service to send cargo to the moon in the hopes that people will eventually settle there. The first "Blue … [Link]

Popular Science » Is there an app that can detect waterborne diseases in your glass of water?

Friday 3 March 19:06:00 UTC 2017

Health With the right sensor, this could soon be a thing An app alone can’t test water, but a sensor connected to it can. And the key bacterium to check for is E. coli. [Link]

Popular Science » Just 63 amazing animal photos from the Department of the Interior's archives

Friday 3 March 19:01:35 UTC 2017

Animals Nature is wild Here are some of their best shots of wildlife in honor of World Wildlife Day. [Link]

Mashable » The next skill for Amazon Echo could replace a 50-year-old home gadget

Friday 3 March 18:59:06 UTC 2017

Amazon reportedly has new tech in the works that could let you talk to anyone in any room in your house. Yes, Amazon just re-invented the intercom, only this time it's going to be built into the Echo. Rumors surfaced last month that pointed to Amazon and Google's plans to bring home phone functionality to their smart hub assistants, the Echo … [Link]

Mashable » Thanks, Trump: I guess we are cool with George W. Bush now

Friday 3 March 18:54:26 UTC 2017

Here’s a fun reality in Donald Trump's America: the new crown jewel of our talk show circuit is painter, president and poncho enthusiast George W. Bush. Yes, as Trump subjects the country to his vast, festering ego, some people are noticing that Bush, who's on the road promoting his new art book Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to … [Link]

Slashdot » HP Top Level Executive On Life After the Split

Friday 3 March 18:52:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a ZDNet report: George Brasher is a 26-year HP veteran who has worked in a variety of roles in the company's printer and PC divisions over the years and is now HP Inc's managing director for the UK and Ireland. We began by asking how the first fifteen 'post-split' months had gone. "If you go back … [Link]

Popular Science » Life before the EPA, a rocket in the Aurora Borealis, and more amazing images of the week

Friday 3 March 18:49:00 UTC 2017

Science Newsworthy eye candy Our favorite images from this week in science, health, and space news. [Link]

Popular Science » Storing data on DNA may not be practical, but it's possible—and it sure sounds cool

Friday 3 March 18:45:18 UTC 2017

Technology Researchers stored an operating system and a short movie on DNA With a special coding technique, DNA data storage is 60% more efficient and is quite robust. [Link]

Mashable » Cry of the week: Viola Davis wins an Oscar and inspires us so much it hurts

Friday 3 March 18:34:54 UTC 2017

Welcome to our new weekly series "Cry of the Week," in which we highlight whatever moment made us ugly cry on our couches the most in the past seven days. You cannot stop a queen. Viola Davis' win at Sunday's 89th Annual Academy Awards was a career milestone and a victory for artists and women of color around the world. At … [Link]

Mashable » To Oakland, With Love: The ultimate guide to California's East Bay

Friday 3 March 18:34:04 UTC 2017

PAID CONTENT BY BRITISH AIRWAYSSure, San Francisco is a quick ride across the water on the BART, but there’s so much to do in the East Bay, you’ll never want to leave.Thanks to a new direct flight from British Airways linking London and Oakland, the East Bay is more accessible than ever.Consider this your ultimate guide to Oakland’s vibrant and exciting … [Link]

Mashable » The East Bay bucket list: 10 reasons you should visit Oakland

Friday 3 March 18:33:20 UTC 2017

Paid Content By British AirwaysCalifornia is a big place — like, really big — which means you can’t expect to see the entire state in one day. In fact, you need to make an educated decision before you even get on the plane and decide whether to visit northern or southern California. For those interested in getting the genuine California experience … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know about Wolverine before watching 'Logan'

Friday 3 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

SPOILER ALERT FOR ALL X-MEN MOVIES! Clint brings the office up to speed on all of Wolverine's cinematic adventures before they journey to the movie theater. Catch up on just how much baggage Logan is dragging with him into Hugh Jackman's final turn as the Wolverine! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, … [Link]

Mashable » Alligator interrupts golf game while noshing on a huge fish

Friday 3 March 18:29:23 UTC 2017

You guys mind if I eat my lunch here? Cool. While the rest of America has its fair share of nature annoyances, Florida has alligators, and they really like to watch humans golf. Sometimes they even wander onto the course to get a better look, like this gator that decided to have a little bit of lunch by the tenth … [Link]

Mashable » #BoycottTheBefore wants you to rethink what eating disorder recovery looks like

Friday 3 March 18:28:53 UTC 2017

Just a few months ago, Lexie Louise deleted a photo from her Instagram that compared her body during her eating disorder to her body after recovery. She realized these popular side-by-side images, which spread widely across social media to increase awareness and promote the benefits of recovery, can actually do more harm than good. So, she created an empowering hashtag campaign … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Is Expanding Its War With Qualcomm

Friday 3 March 18:17:00 UTC 2017

Apple has opened a new front in its global patent war with Qualcomm. From a report: The Cupertino, Calif.-based company has sued Qualcomm in a U.K. court, accusing the chipmaker of violating patents and design concepts Apple owns. Details on exactly which patents Qualcomm has violated and why Apple believes Qualcomm has violated the patents were not disclosed in the … [Link]

Mashable » New report provides inspiration for digital economy skill building

Friday 3 March 18:12:34 UTC 2017

How can communities lead in the race for technical innovation? What will the next decade hold for your region? Will there be new and different jobs requiring expanded digital skill sets, an influx of residents – perhaps investments that will pave the way for smart city services and urban innovation? Navigating change and preparing for the future doesn’t happen overnight … [Link]

New Scientist – News » US drinking water at risk from Trump’s cuts to pollution rules

Friday 3 March 18:01:00 UTC 2017

By dismantling guidelines designed to protect US waterways from pollution, Trump is shifting the problem downstream – and leaving the taxpayer to pay for it [Link]

Mashable » Dying author pens heartbreaking dating profile for her beloved husband

Friday 3 March 17:53:14 UTC 2017

We’ve all read a lot of online dating profiles in our time, but you’ve probably never read one as heartbreakingly good as this one. Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who is terminally ill with ovarian cancer, penned a stunning essay for this week's Modern Love in the New York Times in which she glowingly recommends her husband, Jason, and urges someone to swipe … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Pantheon Enables Services to Become Truly Multitenant

Friday 3 March 17:47:51 UTC 2017

On Pantheon, critical updates now take hours instead of weeks. [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift is cool and super pumped for Lorde's new song

Friday 3 March 17:39:04 UTC 2017

We are all very excited for Lorde's new song, but don't you dare for a second think that you can match Taylor Swift's enthusiasm. Swift, of course, congratulated her bestie on the new single "Green Light" with the Apple Music screenshot version of an excited squeal, writing, "g2g brb just gonna make up an interpretive dance to this magnificent bop for … [Link]

Slashdot » An 81-Year-Old Woman Just Created Her Own iPhone App

Friday 3 March 17:35:00 UTC 2017

After 43 years working in one of Japan's leading banks, 81-year-old Masako Wakamiya has launched an iPhone app called "Hinadan" that shows users how to stage traditional dolls for the Hinamatsuri festival. From a report on CNN Money: She says she felt compelled to do something after noticing a shortage of fun apps aimed at people her age. "We easily … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Super-fast Parkinson’s app will track symptoms more closely

Friday 3 March 17:31:00 UTC 2017

An app that uses deep learning could help people with Parkinson's track its progression and uncover lifestyle factors that affect their symptoms [Link]

Mashable » 'Destiny 2' will not carry over your character progress from 'Destiny'

Friday 3 March 17:28:23 UTC 2017

Say goodbye to all the gear and currency you've spent hours and hours (and hours) farming for in Destiny, because the sequel won't let you transfer any of it over. In a blog post today, Bungie announced that in order to make the second Destiny game feel like a true sequel, Destiny 1 players will not be able to bring any … [Link]

Mashable » Daisy the dog gets a second chance at motherhood after losing her puppies

Friday 3 March 17:26:51 UTC 2017

Meet Daisy Woodruff—this adorable, happy dog from Roseburg, Oregon: IT ME DAISY THE DOG HELLO HI!Image: Daisy Woodruff/FacebookAccording to Daisy's mom, Jessica Woodruff, Daisy unfortunately lost all seven of her puppies in a barn fire on Feb. 20. "We had a nice bed made for Daisy to have her pups inside but she found her own spot down at the barn. … [Link]

Popular Science » Keep your cat overlord happy with this easy DIY scratching post

Friday 3 March 17:18:48 UTC 2017

DIY It's cheaper and sturdier than the store-bought kind With limited options in the store, my husband and I set out to build our own cat scratching post. [Link]

Mashable » Google Photos has a brand new feature to magically improve your pics

Friday 3 March 17:14:33 UTC 2017

Google Photos, the company's much-loved photo storage app, is introducing yet another way to improve your snapshots without any hassle. The company announced a new "auto white balance" feature on Thursday. Now, when users select a filter, the Google Photos app will correct the white balance in an image in addition to the exposure and saturation. Users can tweak things further … [Link]

Popular Science » Wild elephants will sleep when they’re dead

Friday 3 March 17:07:51 UTC 2017

Animals They may get less shut-eye than any other mammal Wild elephants can’t be bothered with sleep. A new study suggests that they may sleep less than any other mammal, snoozing for around two hours night. [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson wants a nanny, or at least she wants you to believe that

Friday 3 March 17:07:02 UTC 2017

Emma Watson stopped by The Ellen Show to chat about her turn as a Disney princess in Beauty and the Beast and to also join in on DeGeneres' favorite pastime: pranking people. The always polite star interviewed an unsuspecting woman for a position as her personal nanny, inspired by the delightfully villainous Bachelor contestant Corinne and her real-life nanny. Watson … [Link]

Mashable » 'For Honor' review: a unique blend of hack-and-slash and fighting games, but little else

Friday 3 March 16:57:06 UTC 2017

A samurai stands with her katana drawn, cautiously stepping backwards as an axe-wielding viking barrels toward her. The viking's axe swings in a deadly downward arc, but the samurai meets it with her own weapon, parrying the attack and following up with a flurry of quick cuts. She charges into the viking, briefly opening up his guard and punishing his slow … [Link]

Mashable » Riz Ahmed spoke to the British government about representation, and he nailed it

Friday 3 March 16:56:57 UTC 2017

Don’t you love when your fave isn't problematic? Riz Ahmed, the latest actor to be in literally everything, stopped by Britain's House of Commons on Thursday to speak to the Culture Minister about the importance of diversity in the media. SEE ALSO: 8 Riz Ahmed rap videos you need in your life right now "Prominent successes can mask structural problems," Ahmed … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Door Lock API Allows Doors to be Locked via Voice Command

Friday 3 March 16:56:04 UTC 2017

Amazon has introduced a Door Lock API that allows internet-connected lock providers to enable their locks to lock and eventually unlock doors with Amazon Alexa. The Door Lock API is part of Amazon’s Alexa Skills Kit, a collection of APIs and tools that developers can use to add skills to Alexa, the voice-activated intelligent assistant that powers Echo. … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Typography Matters — Especially At The Oscars

Friday 3 March 16:55:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a blog post: There's one thing the Academy possibly didn't consider, or forgot, for this year's winner cards: typography. First, it's legible, you can tell all the letters apart. Second, it's somewhat readable, but the visual weight of "Moonlight" and the producers are equal and blend together. Lastly, even though it is just a winner's card, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Final Version of Android Studio 2.3 Focuses On Quality Improvements

Friday 3 March 16:54:47 UTC 2017

Google says Android Studio 2.3 is all about the little things. The company took pains to clean up its Android app developer platform while also introducing a small number of new features and tools. The result, hopes Google, will be happier developers and better apps for Android smartphones. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook adds new City Guides so it can own your vacations, too

Friday 3 March 16:51:24 UTC 2017

Some people won't plan a trip without combing through travel sites and hitting up friends familiar with the area. If Facebook has its way, soon you'll be able to do both without ever leaving its app. Facebook is testing out a new City Guides feature for select iOS and Android users. It's Facebook's answer to TripAdvisor, providing curated suggestions for … [Link]

Mashable » Pence's real crime is that he still uses an AOL email account

Friday 3 March 16:44:09 UTC 2017

By now you've probably heard that Vice President Mike Pence's personal email account was hacked, revealing he's chatted about sensitive political matters and homeland security issues while serving as governor of Indiana. That's scandalous and all — especially considering the backlash Hillary Clinton received during the presidential campaign for her use of a private email server while Secretary of State — … [Link]

Mashable » Someone made Windows 98 for your wrist, because why not?

Friday 3 March 16:36:47 UTC 2017

Nostalgia tech seems to be all the rage lately. There's the recent re-launch of the Nokia 3330, which comes with the much-beloved game Snake. Then there's a wireless keyboard that looks and feels like an old-school typewriter. And someone recently made a browser extension that brings Clippy back to life. SEE ALSO: It's embarrassing how much I suck at playing 'Snake' … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry says exes can still be friends, sheeple

Friday 3 March 16:35:21 UTC 2017

Katy Perry has a little Twitter wisdom for those of you who that think exes can't be friends. Following the release of a joint statement with Orlando Bloom on Tuesday that, after around a year of dating, the pair is "taking respectful, loving space at this time," the pop star wants people talking about them to take a seat. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Popular Science » Amazon's owner wants to extend its delivery range—to the moon

Friday 3 March 16:29:41 UTC 2017

Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos Space Blue Origin could bring Bezos's shipping empire to deep space Although the details of the proposal have not been released to the public, here's what we know. [Link]

Mashable » Women are 'weaker, less intelligent' says Polish politician during pay gap debate

Friday 3 March 16:28:10 UTC 2017

Someone needs to remind Polish politician Janusz Korwin-Mikke that's its 2017, not 1717. People are furious after Korwin-Mikke, a member of the European Parliament, remarked that women are "weaker," "smaller" and "less intelligent" than men, and therefore should be paid less. The incident occurred during a gender pay gap debate in the European Parliament on Wednesday. Parliament was nearly empty at … [Link]

Mashable » Uber is done giving lucrative incentives to drivers in its fastest growing market

Friday 3 March 16:23:34 UTC 2017

Uber is finally opening up about the ongoing cab strikes in Indian cities and publicly addressing drivers' demands. Ever since Uber left China, the ride-hailing company has grown more focused on India, its fastest growing overseas market. However, it is struggling to keep its drivers happy in the country, who have gone on multiple strikes in various major cities in the … [Link]

Mashable » Gigi and Bella Hadid share a sisterly nod after running into ex The Weeknd

Friday 3 March 16:18:17 UTC 2017

Sister powers activate! Running into an ex can stir up a lot of emotions, as supermodel Bella Hadid has learned from interactions with ex-boyfriend The Weeknd. For the most part, the pair have been very cordial to one another when it's happened – like when they were reunited at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. SEE ALSO: Gigi and Bella Hadid spotted … [Link]

Mashable » VR film series shows how you can help save young lives in 360 degrees

Friday 3 March 16:12:56 UTC 2017

One organization wants to share the stories of nonprofits helping young people survive and thrive, and it's using an innovative medium to do it. Epic Foundation, which aims to "disrupt the philanthropic industry" through digital tools, has launched a collection of virtual reality short films highlighting the impact of 12 youth-focused organizations around the world. The series, called #Epic360, is an … [Link]

Mashable » Banksy has opened a hotel in the West Bank and just look at the pictures

Friday 3 March 16:09:16 UTC 2017

Banksy is back and more thought-provoking than ever. The British graffiti artist has decorated a Palestinian guest house in the West Bank city of Bethlehem with his artwork, aimed at bringing Israelis and Palestinians together. SEE ALSO: Banksy artwork at migrant camp reminds us Steve Jobs' father was Syrian People pass by the "The Walled Off Hotel" and the Israeli security … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Losing Out To Microsoft and Google in US Classrooms

Friday 3 March 16:05:00 UTC 2017

Apple is losing its grip on American classrooms, which technology companies have long used to hook students on their brands for life. From a report on MacRumors: According to research company Futuresource Consulting, in 2016 the number of devices in American classrooms that run iOS and macOS fell to third place behind both Google-powered laptops and Windows devices. Out of … [Link]

Mashable » Catch up on all things Wolverine before 'Logan' opens this weekend

Friday 3 March 15:57:49 UTC 2017

Spoiler alert: CineFix's Clint brings the office up to speed on all of Wolverine's cinematic adventures before they make a field trip to the theater this weekend. Catch up on all the Wolverine drama as Hugh Jackman gets ready to hit the screens as Logan one last time. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about … [Link]

Mashable » One lucky high school just made $24 million in Snap's IPO

Friday 3 March 15:56:48 UTC 2017

It wasn't just Evan Spiegel who got rich in Snap Inc.'s IPO yesterday. A California high school has made millions of dollars from the initial public offering of shares in Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat. The board of the Saint Francis high school in Mountain View agreed to invest $15,000 in seed money in Snap in 2012, when the company … [Link]

New Scientist – News » WW2 bomb craters are a home to rare and vulnerable animals

Friday 3 March 15:54:00 UTC 2017

Ponds created in the holes blasted by second world war bombs are as biodiverse as natural ones, and could help preserve species as the salty pools vanish [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stubborn wasp queens pass their personality on to their colony

Friday 3 March 15:50:00 UTC 2017

The way a queen paper wasp responds to intruders predicts how members of her brood will respond, but it is unknown if nature or nurture is behind it [Link]

Mashable » The internet refuses to let Pence forget about his email scandal

Friday 3 March 15:48:43 UTC 2017

Oh, how the tables have turned. Vice President Mike Pence — aka one of the people who made a huge stink about Hillary Clinton's private email scandal during the 2016 campaigns — has now found himself in a similar situation. On Thursday, The Indianapolis Star reported that during his time as governor of Indiana, Pence apparently used his personal AOL email … [Link]

Mashable » Google will soon let you try games while you're playing other games, because phones have ruined us

Friday 3 March 15:47:17 UTC 2017

Android game developers will soon have a new tool to lure more players to their games. At the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this week, Google announced a new feature called "Playables," which allows users to test-drive a lightweight version of a game within an advertisement. In other words, there's no app download required—and it all happens while you're in … [Link]

Mashable » Guy throws up in the middle of marriage proposal

Friday 3 March 15:45:10 UTC 2017

Everyone gets a little queasy before a proposal, but this guy's nerves got the better of him. Darrell Hamilton Jr. was about to give his girlfriend, Rheanna Faye, the picture-perfect proposal. He’d planned a romantic helicopter ride over Reedley, California. And then… he got motion sickness. Hamilton, a video journalist, had the event taped, and you can see him becoming increasingly … [Link]

Mashable » Sarcastic kid has the most cynical joke about what will happen when she turns 100

Friday 3 March 15:33:04 UTC 2017

Cynical. Sarcastic. Ironic. All words not typically used to describe the contents of a kid's drawing. SEE ALSO: Schoolchildren honor their dead goldfish with a fiery Viking-style sendoff to Valhalla For Redditor Full_Metal_Cardigan, they're pretty much the defining words of this prompt response, done by his daughter: Full_Metal_Cardigan titled it, "My daughter, the eternal optimist…" So it's pretty clear where she … [Link]

Mashable » Google says the Pixel 2 will launch this year and it'll be pricey

Friday 3 March 15:29:55 UTC 2017

If there was ever any doubt that Google would release a successor to the Pixel and Pixel XL, its best smartphones ever, you can now lay those fears to rest and sleep easy at night. Speaking with Android Pit, Rick Osterloh, Google's Senior Vice President of Hardware, confirmed the company will release a new Pixel smartphone this year. SEE ALSO: Google … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Outage Cost S&P 500 Companies $150M

Friday 3 March 15:25:00 UTC 2017

From a report on Axios: Cyence, an economic modeling platform, shared some data with Axios that show the ramifications: Losses of $150 million for S&P 500 companies. Losses of $160 million for U.S. financial services companies using the infrastructure. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

New Scientist – News » First yearly CO2 forecast predicts one of biggest rises ever

Friday 3 March 15:21:32 UTC 2017

The forecast suggests levels of the greenhouse gas could briefly pass 410 parts per million in May, just four years after first passing 400 ppm [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert skewers Jeff Sessions for lying, as expected

Friday 3 March 15:10:48 UTC 2017

We were all waiting for this. After it was revealed that Jeff Sessions gave false information about his involvement with the Russians during his confirmation hearing, government officials have been in an uproar calling for Sessions to recuse himself from the Russian investigation. Some have gone farther, asking for him to resign. This embarrassing debacle of course became a topic … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson politely pauses interview to gently wipe pen mark off reporter's chin

Friday 3 March 15:09:10 UTC 2017

Emma Watson: talented actress, actual Disney princess, detail-oriented makeup artist. The Beauty and the Beast star performed a gentle show of kindness when she paused an interview to touch up the interviewer's makeup. "You would do this for me, and I would do this for you. You've got pen on your chin, and you're going to be so sad when … [Link]

Mashable » Patrick Stewart reveals what his superpower would be and it isn't mindreading

Friday 3 March 15:07:28 UTC 2017

Patrick Stewart may play the world's pre-eminent telepath in the X-Men series, but in real-life the actor would never want to read another person's mind. "How horrible would that be?" he told Mashable in an interview for Logan, immediately dismissing telepathy in favor for teleportation. SEE ALSO: 'Logan' lives up to its R-rating with all claws in In Logan, Professor … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Loses Legal Test Case Over Language

Friday 3 March 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Ride-hailing service Uber lost a court battle on Friday to stop a London regulator from forcing private hire drivers to prove their reading and writing skills in English, the latest setback for the firm in London which could now lose some workers. From a report: The ride-hailing app went to court after Transport for London (TfL) said that drivers should … [Link]

Mashable » Mobile 3D printer can build an entire house in just 24 hours

Friday 3 March 14:24:15 UTC 2017

This is the first residential house 3D-printed onsite with a mobile printer. It only took 24 hours and costs $10,134. The company, Apis Cor, hopes that this can provide an alternative to traditional construction methods and create affordable housing. Read more…More about Apis Cor, Move In Ready, Entire House, 24 Hours, and 3d Print [Link]

Mashable » What to do if your Nintendo Switch suddenly won't turn on

Friday 3 March 14:20:24 UTC 2017

Is your Nintendo Switch not turning on? Don't freak out. It might just need a reset. In the week since we got Nintendo's new console here at Mashable, I've come across a handful of instances where the Switch just wouldn't turn on. Didn't matter if it was in tablet mode or TV mode — press the power button, no response. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » How does VR alter your brain?

Friday 3 March 14:15:00 UTC 2017

Virtual Reality is evolving fast, but are we evolving along with it? We asked a scientist to see how our brain works in VR. After digging into the video above, feel free to see what it's like to go 380 mph in VR. Take that VR journey in the latest episode of 'The Possible' by downloading the app here. Read … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Will Release a New Pixel Phone this Year

Friday 3 March 14:06:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an Engadget report: The Pixel represents Google's first proper foray into the smartphone market, allowing the search giant to directly compete with Apple and cement Android's reputation as a premium platform. While sales have been steady, it's been particularly hard to get a hold of one due to component shortages. That hasn't dampened the company's plans … [Link]

Mashable » Yelp will now show you which businesses have gender inclusive restrooms

Friday 3 March 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Yelp will soon be able to tell you about a new aspect of restaurants and businesses that is often overlooked: whether its restrooms are gender inclusive. The company is rolling out a new feature that will identify businesses that have "gender-neutral restrooms," similar to how it identifies establishments that are wheelchair accessible or accept credit cards. SEE ALSO: How you can … [Link]

Mashable » 7 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' tips the game won't tell you about

Friday 3 March 13:52:38 UTC 2017

There’s so much you can do in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that the game never explicitly teaches you. That points to one of the great delights in this new Zelda: discovering cool stuff. I've spent close to 40 hours playing now and I'm still learning new things about what Link is capable of doing on a regular … [Link]

Slashdot » Mike Pence Used His AOL Email For Indiana State Business — and It Got Hacked

Friday 3 March 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Vice President Mike Pence used a personal AOL email account to conduct sensitive state business — including issues related to homeland security — as the governor of Indiana, according to a report from The Indianapolis Star. Not only that, but Pence's email account was also compromised last year, the report reveals. … [Link]

Popular Science » A mystery with a shocking twist: Death by indoor lightning

Friday 3 March 12:45:00 UTC 2017

Science An illuminating study on a very strange demise Recently, in an undisclosed place and time, police wandered onto a grisly and unusual scene. [Link]

Mashable » This old Mike Pence tweet on Hillary Clinton emails is coming back to haunt him

Friday 3 March 12:23:39 UTC 2017

It’s been revealed that, while serving as governor of Indiana, Vice President Mike Pence used his personal AOL email account for official business. As The Indianapolis Star reports, the emails discussed sensitive matters and homeland security issues. It also reported that the account was hacked last summer. SEE ALSO: Mike Pence used his personal AOL account for official business, and of … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Brand shares nuggets of wisdom while taking on a hot wing challenge

Friday 3 March 11:38:32 UTC 2017

Russell Brand is known for his comedy and enlightened thinking. He isn't known for his ability to withstand spicy food. SEE ALSO: Russell Brand grills Ed Miliband on taxes (yes, really) in trailer for new interview As he so eloquently put it, "Even just the concept of hot food began to hurt my mouth a bit." In the video above, … [Link]

Mashable » Company of software engineer held at JFK hits back on LinkedIn

Friday 3 March 11:28:27 UTC 2017

The incredible odyssey of Celestine Omin, a Nigerian software engineer who at New York's JFK airport was told he didn't look like a software engineer and asked to take a coding exam, has caused quite an uproar on social media. SEE ALSO: Software engineer detained at JFK, given test to prove he's an engineer Now his company Andela— a tech startup … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Hardware Hacker – $11.97 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 3 March 11:26:43 UTC 2017

Get "The Hardware Hacker" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-03-06 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » This heartwarming video urges you to care for the lonely and 'forgotten'

Friday 3 March 11:00:19 UTC 2017

Alzheimer's is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Globally, nearly 47 million people are affected by the degenerative disease and that is likely to reach 131 million by 2050. SEE ALSO: Scientists find new link between sugar and Alzheimer's Hindustan Unilever (HUL) might not have considered these stats. Or perhaps, they did… before creating this … [Link]

Mashable » Woman filmed on CCTV putting hair in her meal before writing angry TripAdvisor review

Friday 3 March 10:50:56 UTC 2017

Among the worst dining experiences is to find a hair in the meal — but nothing is what it seems in this case of an Italian restaurant in Brisbane, Australia. SEE ALSO: After 2016 of pushing hard on self-driving cars, Uber started 2017 building for human drivers A disgruntled customer left an angry review of Casa Nostra Ristorante on TripAdvisor, claiming … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers breaks down the latest upheaval in the Trump camp

Friday 3 March 10:50:25 UTC 2017

If you've been having trouble keeping up with the latest upheaval in the Trump administration, don't worry, Seth Meyers has got the breakdown for you. SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers interviews 'rogue' climate scientist worried about Trump In the video above, Meyers takes us through a blow by blow account of what's happening in the Trump camp — including the controversy … [Link]

Mashable » This smart bus stop has charging plugs and books for sharing, but people ruin everything

Friday 3 March 10:30:10 UTC 2017

SMDH, really. We probably don't deserve what could be the coolest bus stop in the world. Built last year in August, this high-tech bus stop in Singapore has free Wi-Fi, charging ports, interactive display maps, a solar panelled roof, and even a swing. SEE ALSO: This is how a huge conglomerate thinks millennials want to live But its bookshelf, meant to … [Link]

Mashable » A single Bitcoin is now worth more than an ounce of gold

Friday 3 March 10:22:28 UTC 2017

If you own Bitcoin, rejoice: A single unit of digital cryptocurrency is now worth more than an ounce of actual, physical gold. According to CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index, the price of 1 Bitcoin is $1,281.95 at the time of this writing, while the gold spot price is $1,227.66 per ounce, according to Bloomberg Markets. SEE ALSO: Bitcoin reaches an all-time high … [Link]

Mashable » The mechanism behind booking a ride on your phone is actually really complex

Friday 3 March 10:19:06 UTC 2017

Every time you click to book a ride on the Grab app, the machinery that clicks in the background crunches some serious numbers to pair you with a driver. It's "staggeringly complex," as Grab's head of engineering, Ditesh Gathani, put it in an interview with Mashable. SEE ALSO: Uber's ambitious mapping project kicks off in Asia Underneath the seemingly simple process … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what happens when you tell Tinder matches your dad just died

Friday 3 March 10:04:06 UTC 2017

Mourning the loss of a parent can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life—a time when swiping on Tinder is literally the last thing on your mind.And yet, after comedian Jenn Welch's father passed away three weeks ago, that's exactly where she found comfort—in the swiping and messaging dynamics of Tinder. Even more, the experience proved amusing, … [Link]

Mashable » Patrick Stewart shows you don't need to be an X-Man to fight Donald Trump

Friday 3 March 10:03:11 UTC 2017

Sir Patrick Stewart has announced he's applying for U.S. citizenship to step up the fight against President Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: 'Logan' is the most important X-Men movie since 'X-Men' The X-Men star recently tweeted during a trip to Washington D.C. that he had "the worst night's sleep for years and years and years", joking that Trump was responsible for that. … [Link]

Slashdot » GameStop Stock Price Tanks After Microsoft Announces New Digital-Gaming Service

Friday 3 March 10:00:00 UTC 2017

After Microsoft announced Xbox Game Pass earlier this week — a monthly service coming this spring that will give you a selection of games you can download and play on your Xbox One for $9.99 a month, GameStop's stock price dropped nearly 8 percent. The news likely worries investors who view Xbox's instant game library a potential threat to GameStop's … [Link]

Mashable » Play this hilarious voice-activated 'Flappy Bird' that's going viral

Friday 3 March 9:54:52 UTC 2017

If you thought Flappy Bird was frustratingly addictive, you're going to love this voice-activated version. Eight Note is rapidly going viral across Asia, with thousands of players literally screaming at their phones. SEE ALSO: Farewell, Flappy Bird The game sounds pretty simple. The character has to jump across blocks and avoid falling. The only catch? The character's jumps are controlled by … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Image recognition app scans paintings to act like Shazam for art

Friday 3 March 9:30:00 UTC 2017

A smartphone app uses image recognition to let users scan artworks in galleries for extra information and curate their own digital collection [Link]

Mashable » Lenovo rides the nostalgia wave, promises to bring back Motorola name

Friday 3 March 9:26:05 UTC 2017

Well, hello Motorola. After being unceremoniously killed by its Chinese owner Lenovo in 2016, the Motorola brand name might be coming back. SEE ALSO: The next big trend in phones? Nostalgia. This is according to Cnet, which spoke to Motorola Chairman and President Aymar de Lencquesaing on Sunday. According to de Lencquesaing, the brand name will return because Lenovo now has … [Link]

Mashable » The robots studying the Fukushima nuclear waste site keep failing

Friday 3 March 9:17:22 UTC 2017

The robots sent in to investigate the nuclear fallout at Fukushima just aren't good enough. Tokyo Electric Power Company's (TEPCO) head of decommissioning admitted on Thursday that more creativity was needed in developing its robots sent to the reactive zone. The Fukushima nuclear power plant was massively damaged in 2011, when three of the six nuclear reactors suffered meltdown after being … [Link]

Mashable » This house was 3D-printed in just 24 hours

Friday 3 March 8:48:53 UTC 2017

As we start to 3D-print everything — including houses, of all things — it's pretty impressive that a company built one in just 24 hours. Located in Russia, this 400-square-foot home (37 square meters) was built in just a day, at a cost of just over $10,000. SEE ALSO: How 3D printing custom mannequins could mean change for the fashion industry … [Link]

Mashable » This ridiculously over-engineered whisky flask will cost you $2,500

Friday 3 March 8:45:41 UTC 2017

Is it acceptable to drink fine Scottish whisky from a flask? Well, if you're using the new Flask 2, a crazy-expensive, over-engineered flask created by watch maker Urwerk and whisky maker Macallan, then yes, yes it is. SEE ALSO: Whisky-Drinking Cowboys Look at the Dark Side of Technology The Flask 2, spotted by A Blog to Watch on Friday, features way … [Link]

Mashable » The starfish have spoken, and they hate your stupid microchips

Friday 3 March 8:34:41 UTC 2017

How cool are starfish? They have no brain, they can regenerate, and when you flip them upside down they're like, "Screw this, I'm flippin' myself back over!" But turns out they also really, really like their privacy. A recent study in the journal of the National Centre for Biotechnology Information found that starfish have a pretty cool way to avoid … [Link]

Mashable » If you like piñatas and cakes, you'll love candy-filled smash cakes

Friday 3 March 8:33:38 UTC 2017

You like piñatas. You like cakes. Now you can have them together in a Sydney creator's smash cakes, which are both edible and designed for those with an appetite for destruction. SEE ALSO: Prepare to blast off to the coolest galaxy cake ever Like a piñata, inside each of her smash cakes is an assortment of candy that'll spill out when … [Link]

Mashable » Philippine president's daughter gives birth and everyone joked about the poor kid's name

Friday 3 March 8:25:20 UTC 2017

This kid's name kind of rocks. President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has a new grandson: Marko "Stonefish" Digong Carpio. SEE ALSO: People want to #DeleteUber after its last tweet in the Philippines Like his siblings "Sharky" and "Stingray," little Stonefish was nicknamed after a sea creature because his mother loves the sea, local papers reported. Stonefish was born to Duterte's … [Link]

Mashable » McDonald's in trouble after pregnant woman allegedly finds dead lizard in her fries

Friday 3 March 7:36:08 UTC 2017

Alright, this is appalling! Burger giant McDonald's has been accused of serving a deep-fried lizard in a plate of fries in an outlet in India, a top market for the Chicago-headquartered company. SEE ALSO: McDonald's India will now serve masala dosa burger and other local food for breakfast A resident of Kolkata, eastern India's biggest city, took her daughter on a … [Link]

Mashable » End of road for LeEco in India? Chinese company lays off most of Indian staff

Friday 3 March 7:32:11 UTC 2017

Things aren't working out for China's conglomerate. LeEco may soon exit its India operation, less than an year and half after the company entered the country. The company’s top level executives in the country have resigned and the vast majority of staff has been laid off, according to a former employee. SEE ALSO: Watch out Samsung! China's LeEco is coming for … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: SentiSum, AddStructure, WSDOT

Friday 3 March 7:11:59 UTC 2017

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]

Slashdot » NASA Releases 2017-2018 Catalog of Software For Free

Friday 3 March 7:00:00 UTC 2017

mspohr writes: Eureka Magazine has a story about the latest NASA 2017-2018 software catalog. From the report: "NASA has released its 2017-2018 software catalogue free of charge to the public, without any royalty or copyright fees. This third edition of the publication has contributions from all the agency's centers on data processing/storage, business systems, operations, propulsion and aeronautics. It includes … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook won't force you to chat with its chatbots anymore

Friday 3 March 4:45:54 UTC 2017

Enough with the small talk. Contrary to their name, Facebook's hordes of third-party Messenger chatbots have never been the strongest conversationalists. Try to get one to, say, order a pizza and too often you'll find yourself stumbling through a drawn-out back-and-forth that'll make you pull your hair out. SEE ALSO: Facebook's new emoji are finally available to everyone That's only after … [Link]

Mashable » Sistagirls' Indigenous trans community are about to slay the Mardi Gras parade

Friday 3 March 4:29:08 UTC 2017

No amount of rain will wash away the enthusiasm of the Tiwi Islands' Sistagirls. 30 of the Indigenous transgender community have travelled 3,212 kilometres (1,195 miles) from their home off the coast of northern Australia, especially to slay their Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade debut. SEE ALSO: Sistagirls do Mardi Gras: Indigenous trans community crowdfunds for pride parade The … [Link]

Mashable » Smash Mouth became the voice of the resistance then threw it all away

Friday 3 March 4:08:03 UTC 2017

In the '60s, they had Bob Dylan. In 2017, for one beautiful moment, Smash Mouth became our voice of protest. "That's not good enough, you need to resign," the band wrote on Twitter after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from any investigation into the Trump administration's ties with Russian. SEE ALSO: Hillary supporters will probably get pretty angry after … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Have Found a Way To Rapidly Thaw Cryopreserved Tissue Without Damage

Friday 3 March 3:30:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 quotes a report from ScienceAlert: Researchers have developed a technique that allows them to rapidly thaw cryopreserved human and pig samples without damaging the tissue — a development that could help get rid of organ transplant waiting lists. Cryopreservation is the ability to preserve tissues at liquid nitrogen temperatures for long periods of time and bring them back without … [Link]

Mashable » Picasso the rescue dog is stealing hearts all over the internet (and so is his bro)

Friday 3 March 3:24:52 UTC 2017

Meet 10-month-old Picasso, a pitbull-terrier mix, who's had a bit of a rough start to life. He has a noticeable facial deformity, where his snout twists to the right and his jaw to the left. Otherwise, it's a happy and healthy dog. Picasso was destined for euthanasia at an animal shelter after his breeder was unable to sell him. His brother … [Link]

Mashable » Guy jumps into a vat of oil and immediately regrets all of his life choices

Friday 3 March 2:55:30 UTC 2017

It's unclear if this dude lost a really awful bet or if he expected a different outcome, but somewhere along the line he really messed up. Even after a solid minute of power washing, the dude is completely covered in oil from head to toe. Let's just hope he has a massive bottle of Dawn soap somewhere. Read more… … [Link]

Mashable » Kids are loving this tiny Rolls-Royce they get to drive to surgery

Friday 3 March 2:50:09 UTC 2017

There’s nothing like a ride in a luxury vehicle to take your mind off things. But if you are well below driving age and in the hospital for surgery that's not really a feasible option — until now. SEE ALSO: Well this might just be cutest travel buddy ever… Rolls-Royce this week donated a mini version of one of their vehicles … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2390: Fly me to the Moon!

Friday 3 March 2:48:14 UTC 2017

JoT thumb but it'll cost you the stars! [Link]

Mashable » Mike Pence used his personal AOL account for official business, and of course it was hacked

Friday 3 March 2:17:35 UTC 2017

This is Mike Pence: Former governor of Indiana, Vice President of the United States, Chili's patron and AOL user. It's that last bit that seems to have gotten him into trouble, as The Indianapolis Star reports that while serving the Hooiser State, Pence repeatedly used his personal AOL email account for official business. SEE ALSO: LGBTQ activists threw a dance party … [Link]

Slashdot » Li-Ion Battery Inventor Creates Breakthrough Solid-State Battery, Holds 3X Charge

Friday 3 March 2:05:00 UTC 2017

A research team led by John Goodenough at the Cockrell School of Engineering (Yes, this is a legitimate story) has created a new fast charging solid-state battery. Decades ago, American physicist John Goodenough co-invented the lithium-ion battery, which is now omnipresent in today's technology. The team has published a research paper in the journal Energy and Environmental Science. Fossbytes reports: … [Link]

Mashable » 'Rogue One' plot holes exposed in parody video

Friday 3 March 2:00:41 UTC 2017

Once you've watched a Star Wars movie more than a few times, you inevitably start noticing the weak points in its space fantasy plot. And even the taut storytelling of Rogue One isn't immune. But that's good news for the makers of the popular "How It Should Have Ended" video series, which just dropped its latest parody Thursday. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook wants you to ‘explore’ a new News Feed

Friday 3 March 1:57:34 UTC 2017

Facebook is testing a secondary News Feed in the beta version of the app on Android. Some users have noticed a similar feature being tested on iOS in early January. In the latest beta update, the current version of the News Feed remains as the "Home" tab and the new "Explore" tab is a combination of photos, videos and articles that … [Link]

Mashable » Couple choo choo chooses each other with wedding proposal on packed subway train

Friday 3 March 1:56:44 UTC 2017

Want to stare ennui in the face? Just catch a peak hour subway train. There you'll find humanity hurtling towards mundanity. Next stop: depression. Unless of course, you're in love. Proving that riding the train can be surprisingly beautiful sometimes, a couple from Melbourne, Australia, just got hitched on one. And it was magical. SEE ALSO: Man's kiss cam proposal goes … [Link]

Mashable » High school basketball team loses game in worst way possible

Friday 3 March 1:47:58 UTC 2017

Welp, March Madness has finally arrived. Arlington High School played Central Christian Academy on Tuesday night (OK, so it was technically February) in an Indiana state tournament. SEE ALSO: This is what happens when you tie your shoe in the middle of a game With 0.5 seconds left to go, Arlington had a one point lead with still a free throw … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Says It Will Apply For Self-Driving Permit In California

Friday 3 March 1:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Mercury News: Uber will apply for a state permit to test its self-driving cars on public roads [in California], the company said Thursday, more than a month after the California Department of Motor Vehicles shut down Uber's autonomous vehicle pilot program. The DMV already has reinstated the registrations for two of Uber's … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder bans racist, sexist bro for life on National Pig Day

Friday 3 March 1:05:49 UTC 2017

Everyone loves pigs (the animal), but racist pigs (the jerk humans) are a breed Tinder isn't down with. The dating app delivered a mighty smackdown in the form of an open letter Tuesday, slamming "racist rants" and "sexist pigs." Their blog post addressed one sexist pig in particular, who's just been banned from the app for life. And on National Pig … [Link]

Mashable » Clouded leopard cub is not only beyond cute, but a conservation breakthrough

Friday 3 March 1:01:04 UTC 2017

The Nashville Zoo was overcome with joy at the birth of a male clouded leopard on Wednesday. But it's not just because the tiny feline is adorable. He's also big step for the zoo and the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. The little guy, who is so new he has yet to be named, was the first of his … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Ryzen 7 Series Processor Reviews Go Live, Zen Looks Strong Vs Intel

Friday 3 March 0:45:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: AMD has finally lifted the veil on independent reviews of its new Ryzen series of desktop processors that bring the company's CPU architecture back more on competitive footing versus its rival, Intel's Core series. The initial family of Ryzen processors consists of three 8-core chips, the Ryzen 7 1800X at 3.6GHz with boost to 4.1GHz, the Ryzen 7 … [Link]

Mashable » No, wearables aren't dead, although Fitbit could use a boost

Friday 3 March 0:44:15 UTC 2017

With the downfall of Pebble late last year, it looked like the wearables market could be in trouble. Nope. It hit an all-time high with 33.9 million units shipped in the fourth quarter of 2016, growing 16.9 percent year over year, according to the latest data from analytics firm IDC. SEE ALSO: This gaming smartwatch has Atari classics built right in … [Link]

Mashable » This is what a spacecraft sees during a solar eclipse

Friday 3 March 0:17:30 UTC 2017

An eclipse is an incredible thing to see from Earth, but it's even more epic from space. A new video taken by the European Space Agency's Proba-2 spacecraft on Feb. 26 shows a solar eclipse through the mechanical eyes of the probe, tasked with staring at the sun day in and day out. SEE ALSO: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Store Computer OS, Short Movie On DNA

Friday 3 March 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: In a new study published in the journal Science, a pair of researchers at Columbia University and the New York Genome Center (NYGC) show that an algorithm designed for streaming video on a cellphone can unlock DNA's nearly full storage potential by squeezing more information into its four base nucleotides. They demonstrate … [Link]

Mashable » The outlook for Snapchat: Cloudy with a chance of terrible

Friday 3 March 0:02:08 UTC 2017

We here at the Mashable business section are not stock pickers. We don't offer financial advice, primarily because we have none to offer aside from investing in yourself (<3 you). We do, however, think it's worth looking at what the experts have to say, particularly around Snapchat. Everyone's favorite sexy-time-messaging-app-turned-mobi~ went public Thursday, meaning we are able to buy ourselves a ... [Link]

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