John Gordon Ross

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 » Researchers discover how normal people (like you) become internet trolls

Monday 6 March 23:58:22 UTC 2017

The troll's post is coming from inside the house. Possibly even your house, in fact.  A joint research project out of Stanford and Cornell Universities has determined that internet trolls are not just the rando online harassers that our parents warned us about, but also consist of plenty of first-time offenders driven to toxicity by a set of predictable factors.  Trolling … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Jordan’s words of wisdom confused the hell out of everyone

Monday 6 March 23:47:24 UTC 2017

A verbal misstep by His Airness had the sports world guffawing this weekend when Michael Jordan declared "the ceiling is the roof" in an address to fans at a University of North Carolina basketball game.  Thankfully, Tar Heels coach Roy Williams was here to cut through the noise on Monday. SEE ALSO: My president was a hooper Jordan played for UNC … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Deep cuts to environmental research in Trump’s budget proposal

Monday 6 March 23:41:00 UTC 2017

US agencies doing climate research see concerning budget proposal that would eliminate funding for government science on air, energy and water within EPA, and slash satellite and coastal research at NOAA [Link]

Mashable » The tool that forces you to take a quiz before commenting is now available to everyone

Monday 6 March 23:33:40 UTC 2017

A Norwegian media outlet is spreading the love in an attempt to stop the hate.  SEE ALSO: We tested Google's new harassment tool on hateful right-wing comments A tool public broadcaster NRK was using on their website to keep comments less angry and off-topic is now available to other sites.  It's a really simple concept. The tool is just a quiz … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep to lead Steven Spielberg's Pentagon Papers drama

Monday 6 March 23:25:47 UTC 2017

Superstar director Steven Spielberg is assembling a superstar cast for his next movie. Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep have just been set to lead The Post, Mashable has confirmed. The fact-based drama revolves around the Pentagon Papers, a classified Department of Defense study which detailed the true scope of the U.S. government's dealings in the Vietnam War. SEE ALSO: Steven Spielberg … [Link]

Slashdot » Waze and Other Traffic Dodging Apps Prompt Cities To Game the Algorithms

Monday 6 March 23:20:00 UTC 2017

KindMind writes: USA today reports that Waze and others are causing traffic planners to try to figure out how to gain control back. From the article: "While traffic savvy GPS apps like Waze and Google Maps have provided users a way to get around traffic, it has caused massive headaches for city planners. With highways frequently congested, navigation apps like … [Link]

Mashable » The mystery of why pandas are black and white has been solved

Monday 6 March 23:14:07 UTC 2017

We finally know why pandas are black and white. It has nothing to do with them being so very, very cute — instead, its meant to make pandas look tough, according to a new study. SEE ALSO: One Tokyo restaurant's success and failure is decided by pandas having sex Pandas are one of the few mammals that don't have coloring that … [Link]

Mashable » We're finally—finally!—getting details on the iPhones coming out in 2019

Monday 6 March 22:59:26 UTC 2017

One of the biggest expectations we have for the upcoming iPhone 8 is an edge-to-edge OLED screen—but if a new supply chain rumor is true, that's just the first step in Apple's master plan. A recent report claims every iPhone model will adopt OLED screens by 2019, according an article in The Bell spotted by MacRumors. OLED technology requires less power … [Link]

Mashable » This guy spent 8 years making an emoji snake, and it was totally worth it

Monday 6 March 22:44:50 UTC 2017

You've never seen a snake quite like this one. Justin Kobylka spent eight years breeding pythons until he was finally able to create this mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind white ball python with three orange-faced smiley emoji on its skin. The emoji patterns are caused by recessive mutations. Kobylka says the snake's worth at least $4,500, but he has no plans to sell … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best File System For the Ages?

Monday 6 March 22:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Kormoran writes: After many, many years of internet, I have accumulated terabyte HDDs full of software, photos, videos, eBooks, articles, PDFs, music, etc. that I'd like to save forever. The problem is, my HDDs are fine, but some files are corrupting. Some videos show missing keyframes and some photos are ill-colored. RAID systems can protect online data (to … [Link]

Mashable » Samuel L. Jackson uses one tweet to crush Ben Carson and his slaves as 'immigrants' comment

Monday 6 March 22:38:13 UTC 2017

Today, like most days, Samuel L. Jackson is the voice of reason. While making his debut as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on Monday afternoon, Ben Carson said that America's "can-do" value system was best exemplified by slaves — who he audaciously referred to as "immigrants." SEE ALSO: Sean Spicer mistakenly announced Donald Trump as the new HUD secretary Ben … [Link]

Mashable » Japan’s latest trend? A spamusement park

Monday 6 March 22:20:35 UTC 2017

A city in Japan has become home to a combined spa and amusement park…a spamusement park. Here's to relaxing thrill rides. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Relaxation, and Towel [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson's reaction to her critics is sorta hypocritical—but a great learning moment

Monday 6 March 22:09:51 UTC 2017

Emma Watson is a feminist. Based on her work and her words, there is no disputing that the Beauty and the Beast actress is unequivocally for the equal rights of all genders across the globe.  So when some people concluded otherwise because of a photoshoot that showed a little underboob, Watson was quick to shut critics down. However, many pointed out … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper is donating millions to Chicago public schools—and is asking for your help, too

Monday 6 March 22:05:14 UTC 2017

Chance the Rapper may have just won three Grammys, but that doesn't mean it's time to kick back and relax. There's work to be done, but for the Chicago native, the next project has nothing to do with releasing another mixtape. In a press conference Monday afternoon, Chance explained that his nonprofit organization, Social Works, would be spearheading an effort to … [Link]

Slashdot » University of California, Berkeley, To Delete Publicly Available Educational Content

Monday 6 March 22:00:00 UTC 2017

In response to a U.S. Justice Department order that requires colleges and universities make website content accessible for citizens with disabilities and impairments, the University of California, Berkeley, will cut off public access to tens of thousands of video lectures and podcasts. Officials said making the videos and audio more accessible would have proven too costly in comparison to removing … [Link]

Mashable » 'GTA Online' is getting nostalgic with a top-down 2D mode

Monday 6 March 21:57:01 UTC 2017

GTA Online just keeps bringing more and more games and activities for fans of the mayhem-fueled multiplayer mode of Grand Theft Auto V, and a couple incoming features sound like they'll be a ton of fun. Rockstar Games teased new game modes, races and cars coming to its popular GTA Online, including two new Adversary Modes called Resurrection — "a gallows … [Link]

Mashable » Yeah, Twitter's watching you even when you're not tweeting

Monday 6 March 21:27:09 UTC 2017

You don't have to push a button to send a signal. Services like Twitter keep tabs on your behavior even if you aren't prodding your touchscreen to "like" or "retweet" things, and they use all that precious data to serve you #content that's tailor-made to attract your eyeballs. As Slate's Will Oremus explains in a new feature about Twitter's algorithms, the … [Link]

Slashdot » Sprint 'Betting Big On Trump,' Could Merge With T-Mobile Or Comcast

Monday 6 March 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Speculation that Sprint will merge with T-Mobile USA or another competitor has ramped up since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. That continued Friday when a report from The New York Times suggested that Sprint could be combined with either T-Mobile or Comcast, the nation's largest cable company. Masayoshi Son, founder … [Link]

Popular Science » NOAA’s satellites are on the chopping block. Here's why we need them.

Monday 6 March 21:16:33 UTC 2017

Space Our eyes in the sky are facing budget cuts NOAA is facing sharp budget cuts. Here are 14 things that the agency's satellites help monitor, from agriculture to baseball. [Link]

Popular Science » Updated: Every game available for Nintendo Switch

Monday 6 March 21:15:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets The definitive list, continually updated. Every game available for Nintendo Switch. Read on for the complete list. [Link]

Mashable » We might be able to make Mars habitable

Monday 6 March 21:12:48 UTC 2017

A group of scientists have devised a plan to make Mars a little more hospitable to human life. A computer modeling experiment suggests that we can use a spacecraft to create a magnetic field around Mars, shielding it from the solar wind that's stripping its thin atmosphere away, oxygen ion by oxygen ion. SEE ALSO: The United Arab Emirates wants to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain’s inability to see that something is safe causes OCD

Monday 6 March 21:00:00 UTC 2017

People with obsessive compulsive disorder aren’t more afraid of things than other people, they struggle to learn that mildly risky things are generally safe [Link]

Mashable » Looks like the best 'Destiny' raid is making a comeback soon

Monday 6 March 20:50:29 UTC 2017

If you're a true-blue Destiny fan like I am, you probably watched this "Age of Triumph" teaser and thought only one thing: OMG VAULT OF GLASS IS COMING BACK!! Destiny's very first raid remains the best of the bunch in many a fan's mind, and Bungie's teasing look at the game's final live event seems to confirm its imminent return. … [Link]

Mashable » To Trump, Obama is a Kenyan Muslim founder of ISIS master spy who loves golf and is 'a very good man'

Monday 6 March 20:49:23 UTC 2017

Let’s try to do this in a single sentence, shall we? Stay with me.  To President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama is:  The Kenyan Muslim founder of ISIS who will go down as  The worst foreign policy president ever and also  Did a really great job leading the military despite sacrificing his duty to country for his love of golf … [Link]

Mashable » Looking for hope on climate change under Trump? Cities are where the action is.

Monday 6 March 20:43:00 UTC 2017

In St. Petersburg, Florida, city planners are busy mapping out how the low-lying coastal area will cope with sea level rise. In Salt Lake City, officials are working to get 100 percent of the city's electricity from renewable sources. Out in Los Angeles, electric cars are steadily replacing conventional cars in the city-owned fleet.  These local initiatives and thousands of others … [Link]

Popular Science » Whirlpool wants you to trash your old composting methods and buy a fancy food recycler

Monday 6 March 20:41:39 UTC 2017

Gadgets We sort through the garbage heap This summer, WLabs’ Zera Food Recycler will hit three test cities, the engineers hope, with an eco-friendly bang. [Link]

Slashdot » Consumer Reports To Consider Cyber Security in Product Reviews

Monday 6 March 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Consumer Reports, an influential U.S. non-profit group that conducts extensive reviews of electronic products, cars, kitchen appliances and other goods, is gearing up to start considering cyber security and privacy safeguards when scoring products. From a report: The group, which issues scores that rank products it reviews, said on Monday it had collaborated with several outside organizations to develop methodologies … [Link]

Mashable » 4 months later, 'Dota 2' teams, talent and organizers say they still haven't been paid

Monday 6 March 20:34:10 UTC 2017

Several individuals say they have not been paid for participating in and working at a Dota 2 tournament in November 2016, including event organizers, on-air talent and at least three teams. Pro Dota 2 teams CompLexity Gaming, Alliance and Team NP as well as event talent and organizers from BEAT Gaming have all reportedly not been paid by Northern Arena for … [Link]

Mashable » For the superfans: Get your sneak peek at this year’s SXSW Mashable House

Monday 6 March 20:12:57 UTC 2017

If you consider yourself a true superfan, then you already know what’s up. You’ve been to the Mashable House many times before, and can navigate the craziness that is downtown Austin during SXSW. SEE ALSO: There’s more than meets the eye at the 2017 SXSW Mashable House This year, Mashable invites all the superfans to join us in the celebration of … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry haters, you're never getting a dislike button on Facebook

Monday 6 March 20:10:02 UTC 2017

If there's one Facebook rumor that absolutely refuses to die, it's that a dislike button might someday appear on the site. No matter how many times Mark Zuckerberg says he will never, ever make one, at least once a year, it seems, a fresh rumor picks up steam. This time, rumors were stoked when it was discovered that the social network … [Link]

Mashable » Here’s how you create echo chambers on Facebook

Monday 6 March 20:02:32 UTC 2017

Take it from the president of the United States: Human beings are creatures of comfort. We're not particularly inclined to seek out contradictory information and would rather believe things that reinforce our worldview.  Sometimes we post those things at 6 a.m. to make a point to our foes, even if our claims are fact-free.  SEE ALSO: Facebook's new 'Trending Topics' update … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is on a big listening tour for local media — and publishers are actually happy

Monday 6 March 20:00:15 UTC 2017

“Media Organizations Make Pilgrimage To Facebook Headquarters To Lay Content At Foot Of Mark Zuckerberg," reads the headline of perhaps my favorite article from The Onion.  It's a satire, of course, but the act of media companies traveling to Facebook's headquarters and speaking about how each party can better serve each other is, in fact, a reality. Two weeks ago, 15 … [Link]

Slashdot » Streaming Pirate Content Isn't Illegal, UK Trading Standards Says

Monday 6 March 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Every day millions of people use PCs, tablets, phones and Kodi-style devices to stream pirated content, but is it illegal? According to Trading Standards, local UK authorities tasked with investigating commercial organizations, if users only stream and don't download, they're likely exempt from copyright law. An anonymous reader shares a TorrentFreak report: "Accessing premium paid-for content without a subscription is … [Link]

Popular Science » Ten of the ugliest animals threatened by climate change

Monday 6 March 19:53:29 UTC 2017

Environment Because not just cute critters will suffer You care about saving baby seals. But it's time to care about these funny looking animals, too. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » #MWC17: We took over Barcelona’s L’Aquarium for a celebration of GREAT British talent

Monday 6 March 19:45:49 UTC 2017

Overlooking the beautiful Puerto de Barcelona with its exotic yachts from countries near and far, we gathered on February 27th after a day exploring at Mobile World Congress in celebration of British home-grown innovation. Overseen by L’Aquarium’s resident stingrays, penguins and other gigantic amphibians, the event placed some of the UK’s best and brightest innovative talent in the spotlight, nurturing the … [Link]

Mashable » Did this 'Game of Thrones' star just reveal when Season 7 will premiere?

Monday 6 March 19:42:06 UTC 2017

We don't know the exact premiere date for Game of Thrones Season 7 yet — and we won't, until HBO is ready to make an official announcement — but one of the actors might have inadvertently given us a clue during a recent interview.  "I've been disappointing various people around the world because it was meant to come out in April. … [Link]

Slashdot » VMware Affirms Open Source Commitment By Becoming Gold Linux Foundation Member

Monday 6 March 19:40:00 UTC 2017

Reader BrianFagioli writes: Today, VMware showed its commitment to the open source community by becoming a Linux Foundation Gold Member. The company joins many other successful companies at that level, such as Facebook, Toshiba, and Toyota, to name a few. "VMware has been involved in open source for years, by contributing to existing open source projects as well as open … [Link]

Mashable » Hugh Jackman puts his claws up for the last time, so here's what you didn't know about Wolverine

Monday 6 March 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Hugh Jackman hung up his claws for the final time in 'Logan,' so we decided to celebrate the end of an era with some obscure facts about Wolverine from the comics and films. Think you know everything there is to know about our favorite member of the X-Men? Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Marvel Cinematic … [Link]

Mashable » This Chrome extension lets you blow off coworkers with class

Monday 6 March 19:29:46 UTC 2017

Everyone who's ever worked in a modern office has experienced the pain. You sip your coffee, read your emails, finally settle in and start being productive when that coworker rolls up to your desk. You know, the one who either can't tell or doesn't care that you're in the middle of something (and if you don't know who that person is, … [Link]

Mashable » Strongest storm in years, Cyclone Enawo, threatens Madagascar

Monday 6 March 19:20:27 UTC 2017

Powerful Tropical Cyclone Enawo, which has been intensifying off the northeastern edge of Madagascar, is moving toward a dangerous landfall on the island nation on Tuesday.  The formidable storm is likely to strike as the equivalent to a Category 3 or even a Category 4 hurricane, packing estimated winds as high as 140 miles per hour as of Monday afternoon eastern … [Link]

Slashdot » New York State To Launch Electric Vehicle Rebate

Monday 6 March 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an AP report: New York state will soon launch a rebate intended to make electric vehicles more price competitive with traditional cars. Officials said they'll launch the initiative by April 1. The rebate of up to $2,000 will be available for zero-emission and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. It's part of an effort to reduce automotive carbon … [Link]

Mashable » Russian hackers reportedly blackmailing liberal groups because no one learned a damn thing

Monday 6 March 19:14:10 UTC 2017

Apparently, no one learned a damn thing from the infamous Democratic National Committee (DNC) email hacks that marred Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign because several liberal groups are now reportedly being blackmailed by Russian hackers who accessed their emails.  SEE ALSO: How computer hacking is becoming Russia’s weapon of choice According to a report by Bloomberg, the hackers are targeting progressive … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's gonna delay the Galaxy S8 again, report says

Monday 6 March 19:10:38 UTC 2017

Waiting sucks! But it looks like you'll have no choice but to suck it up and wait a little longer for Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy S8. Noted phone leaker Evan Blass says his trusted sources have told him Samsung's moving the Galaxy S8's global release date from April 21 to April 28. SEE ALSO: The first-look at Samsung's Galaxy S8 was … [Link]

Mashable » Oh dear God, there's now a pregnant woman in a giraffe mask doing a livestream

Monday 6 March 18:54:02 UTC 2017

If you're like us and your life has begrudgingly been consumed by a livestream of a giraffe named April waiting to give birth at New York's Animal Adventure Park for the past 11 days, you may not be ready for this news. Erin Dietrich, a pregnant mother from South Carolina, was entranced by April's livestream. After days of obsessive anticipation, the … [Link]

Mashable » Omar strikes back? Han Solo movie gains 'Wire' star in mystery role

Monday 6 March 18:50:18 UTC 2017

You join the Han Solo movie, you'd best not miss.  Michael Kenneth Williams, known to millions of HBO viewers as beguiling bad guy Omar on The Wire and gangster Chalky White on Boardwalk Empire, has officially joined the cast of the 2018 Star Wars movie, Lucasfilm confirmed Monday.  SEE ALSO: New Han Solo movie details and this awesome first photo are … [Link]

Slashdot » Huge Database Leak Reveals 1.37 Billion Email Addresses and Exposes Illegal Spam Operation

Monday 6 March 18:40:00 UTC 2017

One of the largest spam operations in the world has exposed its entire operation to the public, leaking its database of 1.37bn email addresses thanks to a faulty backup. From a report: A faulty backup has inadvertently exposed the entire working database of notorious spam operator River City Media (RCM). In all, the database contains more than 1.37 billion email … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to Willow Smith sing the song Carrie Fisher wrote with Sean Lennon

Monday 6 March 18:39:09 UTC 2017

Sean Lennon has shared a devastating song he wrote with Carrie Fisher about listening to birds sing late at night.  Lennon decided to record "Bird Song" after her death and recruited "prodigal angel" Willow Smith to provide harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles' "Because (The World Is Round)."  "It's all so wrong to greet the dawn," they sing, "The birds sing that … [Link]

Mashable » The U.N. says pollution is having this effect on 1.7 million children a year

Monday 6 March 18:35:41 UTC 2017

Dirty air and water aren't just unpleasant, they have deadly consequences for the world's youngest inhabitants. More than 1 in 4 global deaths of children under 5 years old are due to polluted environments, including smoggy air, sullied water and poor sanitation, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. SEE ALSO: 2 billion children are breathing toxic air, UNICEF reports … [Link]

Mashable » Confirmed: You can light your Nintendo Switch on fire (but it's a bad idea)

Monday 6 March 18:31:45 UTC 2017

The Switch isn't like other Nintendo hardware. The bulk of the console is effectively a tablet, which is a more fragile breed of hardware than the company has generally released in the past. I noted in our review that it feels like a toy in your hands, but a question remains: is it durable? YouTuber JerryRigEverything attempted to answer that … [Link]

Mashable » 'Kong: Skull Island' gets visually retro in the new blockbuster

Monday 6 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

It may only be March, but we are definitely in the summer movie season with Kong: Skull Island hitting theaters next week! Let us know in the comments if you're planning to see it, and if you are, make sure you stay until the end for a post-credits scene! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Brie … [Link]

Mashable » Love U: New mini-series explores the science of attraction

Monday 6 March 18:28:26 UTC 2017

Mashable is proud to announce our newest video series, Love U, a joint digital production with Bravo Media. This six episode mini-series explores the reasoning behind falling in and out of love. Hosted by Dr. Roshini Raj, each episode unravels one of the many mysteries of love and attraction.  The first two episodes are available on YouTube (or you can watch them … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Moon’s hidden craters detected by gravity mapper

Monday 6 March 18:23:03 UTC 2017

Astronomers have long suspected the existence of lunar craters filled in by ancient lava flows. A new approach could help us find all such impacts [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK’s CO2 emissions lowest since 19th century as coal use falls

Monday 6 March 18:23:01 UTC 2017

Emissions of the major greenhouse gas fell almost 6 per cent year-on-year in 2016 to the lowest levels seen since 1894 [Link]

Mashable » Check out this glorious map of lighting striking around the globe

Monday 6 March 18:15:18 UTC 2017

When the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched its newest weather satellite back in November, the agency touted the next-generation lightning mapper—the first ever to orbit over a fixed point on the Earth—onboard.  Now we know why. SEE ALSO: Enjoy NOAA's vital satellite imagery, while you still can The agency, which forecasts weather and monitors the Earth's climate, revealed … [Link]

Slashdot » Pollution Responsible For a Quarter of Deaths of Young Children, Says WHO

Monday 6 March 18:00:00 UTC 2017

More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of age are attributable to unhealthy environments. Every year, environmental risks — such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water, lack of sanitation, and inadequate hygiene — take the lives of 1.7 million children under 5 years, say two new WHO reports. The Guardian adds: "A … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo to Switch owners: Avoid aquariums if you're having Joy-Con issues

Monday 6 March 17:50:19 UTC 2017

Aquariums, bundles of wires and other wireless devices — including, presumably, other video game machines — are bad news for Nintendo Switch owners. The company has finally addressed reports of Joy-Con Controller issues in wireless mode that surfaced prior to the new console's release. A new support page lays out tips for getting your hardware to work as it's supposed to. … [Link]

Mashable » Telecom giants can finally stop caring about protecting your data

Monday 6 March 17:47:47 UTC 2017

For a brief moment, the personal data you gave to Verizon, AT&T and Comcast was protected from their corporate whims. But last week, new Republican Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai suspended customer privacy protections put in place under the last FCC administration just last year.   SEE ALSO: Gmail finally doubles email attachment limit, but it means nothing The protections … [Link]

Mashable » 'Counter-Strike' champion's headshot spree is already worthy of the best play of 2017

Monday 6 March 17:41:18 UTC 2017

Just because your team is outgunned in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive doesn't mean you can't pull off an insane win. You just have to have pro-level accuracy and nerves of steel. CS:GO pro and Astralis team member Peter "Dupreeh" Rothmann was on fire during the Intel Extreme Master Katowice grand finals match against FaZe Clan on Sunday, helping Astralis win its second … [Link]

Mashable » Jay Z's venture capital fund is here

Monday 6 March 17:41:15 UTC 2017

Jay Z is ready to invest in some businesses, man. Jay Z's Roc Nation announced Monday that it'll begin funding "early stage start-ups" through its new platform, "ARRIVE." ARRIVE (yes, all caps) will offer what sounds like an incubator system, complete with "brand services, business development, advisory and capital," the company announced in a press release. The company's also planning on … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry walked the red carpet with quinoa stuck in her teeth. Trust no one.

Monday 6 March 17:27:57 UTC 2017

Sometimes betrayal is not a pop song or a text message divorce. Sometimes it is a milder beast.  Katy Perry discovered this after she walked the iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet on Sunday night. She flashed a smile with quinoa in her teeth, marring her pearly white grin with evidence that celebrities rely on nutrients and not simply praise to survive.  … [Link]

Mashable » The data firm that helped Trump win is now being probed about Brexit

Monday 6 March 17:25:43 UTC 2017

A little-known data firm that claimed to have played a key role in last year's U.S. presidential election is being targeted in an inquiry about the misuse of personal data during last year's Brexit referendum.   SEE ALSO: How a little-known data firm helped Trump become president The UK's privacy watchdog, the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) has confirmed the opening of … [Link]

Mashable » These tattoos conduct electricity, turning you into a very basic cyborg

Monday 6 March 17:20:24 UTC 2017

‘Tech Tats' are temporary and use ink that conducts electricity. They are fitted with small sensors and trackers that turn them into tiny smart devices. So far the tech can measure temperature, which can be used to monitor fevers, for example. In the future, their potential use is virtually limitless. In fact, the tattoos can even be used to store data, … [Link]

Slashdot » Social Media 'Increases Loneliness', Says Study

Monday 6 March 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a BBC report: Social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest are causing more people to feel alone, according to US psychologists. A report suggests that more than two hours of social media use a day doubled the chances of a person experiencing social isolation. It claims exposure to idealised representations of other people's lives may … [Link]

Mashable » The 'La La Land' concert tour was inevitable. So was its kick-off venue.

Monday 6 March 17:19:46 UTC 2017

La La Land will have one more lovely night in the City of Stars. The musical — which took home six Oscars (not including Best Picture) — is getting its own "live-to-film" celebration, Lionsgate announced Monday. Is anyone surprised? The concert will kick off with two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, L.A.'s iconic outdoor venue, on May 26 and May 27. … [Link]

Popular Science » Reach inbox zero in Gmail with these 5 tricks

Monday 6 March 17:19:31 UTC 2017

DIY Take charge of your emails Not sure how to start dealing with that mountain of unread and still-incoming emails? These tricks should help you clean up your inbox in record time. [Link]

Mashable » The father of the lithium-ion battery has a new design that's 3 times better

Monday 6 March 17:19:13 UTC 2017

A new discovery could pave the way for batteries that last longer—and won't explode. The breakthrough comes from a team of engineers led by John Goodenough, the co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery used to power everything from smartphones to electric cars. The research, which was published in Energy & Environmental Science in December and publicized by the University of Texas last … [Link]

Mashable » Long-term financial investments that transcend the obvious

Monday 6 March 17:12:03 UTC 2017

Paid Content by Aflac There’s a misguided perception that phrases like "financial planning" pertain only to the über rich. But a long-term financial plan is a good idea for anyone from any income bracket — from college students living on ramen to young couples in the beginning stages of family planning to established professionals at the pinnacle of their careers.And foresighted … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » What Is the Angular Framework and Why Should Developers Use It?

Monday 6 March 17:08:10 UTC 2017

Today, Angular is thriving, following Angular 2’s launch in September 2016. But every great framework has a beginning, an early stage from whence it came in the development world. [Link]

Mashable » The most popular Android apps of all time will shock you (lol, not really)

Monday 6 March 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Google has revealed the most popular apps and games in its Play Store and the top picks aren't surprising at all. To commemorate the fifth anniversary of its Play Store, the company released a series of lists highlighting its most popular apps, games, books, movies and music. SEE ALSO: Texting on Android will soon get a lot better In what likely … [Link]

Mashable » Behind the scenes of the new badass, blockbuster 'Wonder Woman'

Monday 6 March 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Warning: This article may contain spoilers!  Like millions of people around the world, I've long been a fan of Wonder Woman. So much so, that when I was a little girl I secretly took a scissors to one of my mother's blouses and cut the cuffs so that I could proudly wear my homemade Wonder Woman gauntlets at school the next … [Link]

Mashable » This east London startup is bringing DJs together worldwide

Monday 6 March 16:56:46 UTC 2017

What happens when a group of amateur DJs, event promoters, musicians and record label managers come together? Chew.tv happens. That’s the live streaming platform that’s connecting a community of over 350,000 amateur, up-and-coming and professional DJs, producers and personalities from over 130 global countries. As one of the world’s first music startups to successfully crowdfund a financing round, the team has … [Link]

Mashable » Congresswoman Maxine Waters promises to be an Auntie for millennials in need

Monday 6 March 16:50:56 UTC 2017

In a time of great darkness, many millennials are turning to one California Congresswoman for light. Though she's officially known as Rep. Maxine Waters, the Congresswoman recently embraced a new title: "Auntie Maxine." On AM Joy Saturday, Waters — sorry, Auntie Maxine — explained why she'd be happy to be an Auntie to her new adoring fan base. SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Mashable » 10-year-old writes a letter to her principal explaining why she'll miss school for A Day Without A Woman

Monday 6 March 16:49:12 UTC 2017

March 8 is typically known as International Women's Day, but this year, it's getting a lot more attention as A Day Without A Woman. Now, kids are getting involved alongside their moms in gearing up for the day of protest, and it's the kind of thing that makes you think kids are the most wonderful creatures on the planet even though … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden shares his plans for the perfect date with Idris Elba

Monday 6 March 16:47:19 UTC 2017

Sadly, James Corden wasn't eligible to enter Idris Elba's Valentine's Day charity dating auction. If he had been, though, we know exactly how their date would have shaped up: a romantic scooter ride for two around the UK's capital city. SEE ALSO: Please enjoy this sweaty clip from Idris Elba's new documentary 'Fighter' In the clip above, Elba explains how … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber's Silicon Valley Employees May Be Looking to Jump Ship

Monday 6 March 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Some San Francisco-based recruiters and executives at Uber's rival companies told the Financial Times in a Monday article that the number of Uber employees looking to leave the ride-sharing company has spiked. From a report: "One of the main reasons is lack of faith in senior leadership," one unnamed recruiter that previously worked with Uber told the FT. The news … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen gives more unwavering honesty in an essay on postpartum depression

Monday 6 March 16:36:51 UTC 2017

Chrissy keeps it real, even when things aren't all sunshine and rainbows.  The supermodel has never been ashamed to share every part of herself with her fans, from posting pictures of her stretch marks to showing the aftermath of eating colorful candy. Teigen seems to approach most situations with complete honesty. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen was definitely asleep during the Oscars … [Link]

Mashable » Play-Doh moves one step closer to total world domination

Monday 6 March 16:36:35 UTC 2017

Remember Play-Doh, the playful putty that, as a child, you either ate or ground into the carpet while squishing it into various shapes? (Full disclosure: we still play with it here at Mashable. Don't judge.)  Well, Play-Doh's not just for fun anymore. It's grown up and started hanging out with lawyers.  SEE ALSO: This cute Play-Doh toy brings your goofy creations … [Link]

Mashable » A tribute to the legendary Hugh Jackman before he plays Wolverine one last time

Monday 6 March 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Hugh Jackman hung up his claws for the final time in Logan. So we decided to celebrate the end of an era with some obscure facts about Wolverine from the comics and films. Think you know everything there is to know about our favorite member of the X-Men? Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brighter sky helped boost US crop yields – but it may not last

Monday 6 March 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Some 27 per cent of the rise in maize yields over the last 30 years may be down to clearer skies and more sunshine hitting the fields, not better technology [Link]

New Scientist – News » Global greening may soak up less carbon dioxide than projected

Monday 6 March 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Earth could warm slightly faster than we thought because a lack of phosphorus will prevent many plants exploiting all the extra CO2 [Link]

Mashable » How to build a cult following on social media without selling your soul

Monday 6 March 16:24:35 UTC 2017

Few things are as heretical in branding as saying “No” to the question of monetization. After all, money’s the point, right?  Well, yes… and no.  Obviously, adopting a just-do-awesome-stuff-and-the-money~ approach is dangerous. Equally dangerous, however, is the monetize-everything-you-and-your-bu~ mentality. Why? Because people hate it, especially on social media.  In other words, with most brands there’s a painful disconnect between the words … [Link]

Mashable » Watching someone take a Nintendo Switch apart is weirdly satisfying

Monday 6 March 16:20:00 UTC 2017

Nintendo's new Switch console is officially something you can buy now, and the iFixit team has already ripped its guts out. Turns out, Nintendo crammed a whole mess of things into a very tiny space. We'll eventually get a closer look at how each piece fits together and what it does, but this broad overview shows you — in general … [Link]

Mashable » Researchers use brain waves to correct robot mistakes

Monday 6 March 16:17:22 UTC 2017

Baxter the robot is blushing. It made yet another embarrassing mistake by placing a spray paint can in the wrong bin. A moment later, the big, red bot makes the right choice, placing a bundle of wire in the wire bin. Baxter smiles at the researcher in front of it, a young woman who’s wearing a rather unattractive electroencephalography (EEG) cap. … [Link]

Mashable » 'League of Legends' creators sue cheating service, win $10 million

Monday 6 March 16:14:37 UTC 2017

Don’t mess with League of Legends if you aren't prepared to pay the (really expensive) consequences. League of Legends creators Riot Games won a lawsuit against the makers of a cheating and hacking service called LeagueSharp, earning Riot $10 million. On top of the steep penalty, the creators of LeagueSharp received a court-ordered ban from playing League of Legends and any … [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' gets the most Olivier Award nominations in history

Monday 6 March 16:10:47 UTC 2017

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child just broke another record. The sold-out London play (and bestselling script) is nominated for 11 of the prestigious Olivier Awards, basically London's version of the Tonys, making it the most-nominated play in history. SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is coming to the U.S. #CursedChild is nominated for a record-breaking 11 #OlivierAwards! Congratulations … [Link]

Mashable » You can vote for MTV's Woodie Awards by taking Snapchat screenshots

Monday 6 March 16:05:02 UTC 2017

Finally, screenshotting Snapchats of Solange is an act for the greater good.  Starting today, you can vote on new categories for the MTVU Woodie Awards, which take place at SXSW by taking a sceenshot of of MTV's Snapchats to cast a vote for your fave.  SEE ALSO: 'Divide' is a choose-your-own adventure Ed Sheeran experience The first category you can vote … [Link]

Popular Science » Ancient humans farmed the Amazon too

Monday 6 March 16:02:04 UTC 2017

Science They were just way better at it than we are When we think of the Amazon rainforest, we tend to think of two things; either a pristine tropical paradise bursting with biodiversity, or a threatened area that’s being… [Link]

Slashdot » What the Death of CRT Display Means For Classic Arcade Machines

Monday 6 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a VentureBeat report:The cathode-ray-tube technology that powered the monitors for nearly every classic arcade game in the twentieth century is defunct. Sony, Samsung, and others have left it behind for skinnier and more lucrative LCDs and plasmas, and the CRTs that are left are about to sell out. The current stock of new 29-inch CRT monitors … [Link]

Mashable » Joe Biden is bringing his cancer crusade to SXSW

Monday 6 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Joe Biden may be finished generating White House memes, but he's not done making a difference. The former vice president will speak at the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, on March 12 at 3:30 PM, where he'll reflect on on the Cancer Moonshot he started while still in the White House. SEE ALSO: Obama brought Joe Biden to … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone needs to hear Justin Timberlake's inclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards speech

Monday 6 March 15:49:24 UTC 2017

Sunday night at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Justin Timberlake admitted that he feels old sometimes—and when most old folks have something to say, sometimes it's best to listen.   The singer won the award for Song of the Year for "Can't Stop The Feeling," and in his acceptance speech, Timberlake gave the usual acknowledgement for the other nominees and those behind … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain’s reward system earns researchers €1 million prize

Monday 6 March 15:48:31 UTC 2017

The dopamine reward system plays a role in everything from drug addiction to psychopathic behaviour, and is important for teaching us to make good decisions [Link]

Mashable » Live interview with 'Walking Dead' star has hilariously unorthodox ending

Monday 6 March 15:47:11 UTC 2017

It turns out Norman Reedus is just as unfazed by unexpected live TV moments as he is by hordes of flesh-eating zombies. SEE ALSO: 'The Walking Dead' has 'never been as relentless' as Season 7 During a recent appearance on Sky News Sunrise, Reedus' interview had something of an unorthodox conclusion: when the presenters were forced to wrap things up … [Link]

Mashable » This chatbot helps refugees claim asylum, for free

Monday 6 March 15:42:22 UTC 2017

Refugees struggling with asylum applications can now use a chatbot to get free legal aid in the US, Canada and the UK. DoNotPay, created by London-born Stanford student Joshua Browder, started out as an artificial-intelligence lawyer helping with parking tickets and delayed flights.  After success in those areas — it overturned more than 160,000 parking fines across London and New York … [Link]

Popular Science » Pandas have cute markings because their food supply sucks

Monday 6 March 15:35:35 UTC 2017

Animals Yet another reason that pandas are ridiculous(ly cute) Pandas are cute—there’s no two ways about it. They poop 40 times a day, but look at those eye patches! How'd they get those distinctive faces? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Netflix in 'preliminary talks' for more 'Gilmore Girls' because we need something nice more than ever

Monday 6 March 15:31:00 UTC 2017

As they say in Stars Hollow, "What is dead may never die!" Nope, wrong show — but with Netflix in early talks for another Gilmore Girls revival, that proverb from another show feels pretty apt. In a conference with the U.K.'s press association over the weekend, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is in "very preliminary" talks with Amy Sherman-Palladino … [Link]

Mashable » 'Kong: Skull Island' gets it right with nostalgic retro visuals

Monday 6 March 15:28:18 UTC 2017

It's only March, but with Kong: Skull Island hitting theaters next week, it definitely feels like the summer movie season is here.  Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about John Goodman, John C. Reilly, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Tom Hiddleston [Link]

Mashable » The latest leak of the Samsung Galaxy S8 reveals a lot about its home button

Monday 6 March 15:27:07 UTC 2017

If the Galaxy S8 leaks keep coming in at this rate, there won't be anything left for Samsung to announce at its big March 29 launch event. The latest leak potentially reveals what it'll be like to use the phone without a physical home button. SEE ALSO: New leaked photos show the full display of Samsung's Galaxy S8 Three images and … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook sees Uber as a threat, says exec

Monday 6 March 15:22:52 UTC 2017

“Uber is a really good company." It's not something we're hearing lately with all the talk around #DeleteUber, the sexism in the workplace and the questionable behavior of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick.  But that's exactly what Phillip Rather, Facebook's head of local partnerships, said during a two-minute section of his 30-minute presentation at the Borrell Associates' 2017 Local Online Advertising Conference … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama and wow, it's good

Monday 6 March 15:20:52 UTC 2017

Here's an interview we didn't know we needed. Last Week Tonight host John Oliver discusses the persecution Tibetan Buddhists have suffered by the Chinese government, and then epically sits down with the Dalai Lama in India to discuss China, conditions in Tibet and oh – how they're both demons now. Watch the original #WokeBae (the Dalai Lama) find a perfect … [Link]

Slashdot » Exploit that Caused iPhones To Repeatedly Dial 911 Reveals Grave Cybersecurity Threat, Say Experts

Monday 6 March 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Ben Lovejoy, writing for 9to5Mac: We reported back in October on an iOS exploit that caused iPhones to repeatedly dial 911 without user intervention. It was said then that the volume of calls meant one 911 center was in 'immediate danger' of losing service, while two other centers had been at risk — but a full investigation has now concluded … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Last Man on Earth' kills off Trump's entire administration

Monday 6 March 15:04:42 UTC 2017

Most of humanity is dead from a virus on Fox's The Last Man on Earth, but America's current leaders got a special shoutout in Sunday's midseason premiere. In a flashback episode, Pamela (guest star Kristen Wiig) watches the virus claim a mounting toll of human lives — including a line of American presidents, starting with Mike Pence. SEE ALSO: 'SNL' movie … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Humans control robots with their minds by watching for mistakes

Monday 6 March 15:00:00 UTC 2017

An EEG-based system uses the brain signals generated when we spot an error to correct an industrial robot’s movements as it works [Link]

Slashdot » IBM Will Sell 50-Qubit Universal Quantum Computer In the Next Few Years

Monday 6 March 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Months after laying the groundwork for offerings in emerging tech categories such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, IBM sees quantum computers as a big, if nascent, business opportunity. From a report on ArsTechnica: IBM will build and sell commercial 50-qubit universal quantum computers, dubbed IBM Q, "in the next few years." No word on pricing just yet, but I wouldn't … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Featured Snippets Are Worse Than Fake News

Monday 6 March 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Adrianne Jeffries, reporting for The Outline: Peter Shulman, an associate history professor at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, was lecturing on the reemergence of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s when a student asked an odd question: Was President Warren Harding a member of the KKK? Shulman was taken aback. He confessed that he was not aware of … [Link]

Mashable » The Alta HR adds extra tech to Fitbit's most stylish line

Monday 6 March 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Next up from Fitbit: Tech that will help you hit your fitness goals without ruining your style. The activity tracking giant gave fashionistas some love in 2016 with the introduction of the Alta, a sleek fitness tracker with sharper style than its other, clunkier offerings. Collaborations with fashion designers like Tory Burch and PUBLIC SCHOOL followed, giving the Alta an extra … [Link]

Mashable » The office furniture of the future actually looks pretty good

Monday 6 March 14:00:00 UTC 2017

There is a secret language to office furniture. The design, the size, the placement — they all communicate something. In most cases it's simply, "This work is sending me to sleep, please kill me." That situation seems unfair, given that modern jobs are often anything but boring. Yes, we have open floor plans, but does the environment reflect the creativity that … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what Twitter thinks of the new version of 'Top Gear'

Monday 6 March 13:31:15 UTC 2017

Top Gear has been on a very bumpy ride over the last couple of years. SEE ALSO: Twitter blames Captain America for the 'dreadful' new 'Top Gear' reboot First the original trio left after the BBC decided not to renew Jeremy Clarkson's contract back in 2015. Then new host Chris Evans stepped down after only one season. And now — almost … [Link]

Popular Science » Will someone invent a smart lawn-watering robot that finds dry spots?

Monday 6 March 12:47:00 UTC 2017

Technology Never miss a spot A smart lawn-watering robot could prevent dry spots and conserve water—a system of moisture-level sensors could be the closest invention to it. [Link]

Mashable » No, a Japanese man wasn't crushed to death by his porn collection

Monday 6 March 12:43:56 UTC 2017

The story does make for a very catchy headline: lonely Japanese man gets crushed to death by his six-ton porn magazine collection.  But that story is incorrect, as a look at Japanese media shows.  SEE ALSO: Facebook has quietly rolled out its long-awaited solution to fake news The Daily Mail ran the initial story with the headline "Porn really is bad … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Suggest Using Blockchain For Electronic Health Records

Monday 6 March 12:30:00 UTC 2017

The CIO at a Boston teaching hospital and two MIT researchers write in the Harvard Business Review that blockchain "has the potential to enable secure lifetime medical record sharing across providers," calling it "a different construct, providing a universal set of tools for cryptographic assurance of data integrity, standardized auditing, and formalized 'contracts' for data access." An anonymous reader quotes … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling trolls Donald Trump with the most British reference ever

Monday 6 March 12:28:55 UTC 2017

Just when you think J.K. Rowling might have run out of ways to burn Donald Trump, she comes up with a fresh angle. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling slams Trump adviser who called a woman an 'ugly b*tch' on Twitter Her most recent shut-down came after Trump's latest Twitter rant, in which he accused Barack Obama of wiretapping him during his campaign. … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix partners with India's leading carriers as it faces the heat from Amazon Prime Video

Monday 6 March 11:44:53 UTC 2017

Netflix is going all out to capture the Indian market. Its latest move signifies that it wants to reach "mass" viewers who are exposed to traditional television more than internet TV.  SEE ALSO: 8 ways in which India chilled with Netflix in 2016 The California-based video streaming major has announced partnerships with India's leading telecom carriers and DTH (direct-to-home) service providers … [Link]

Mashable » Adele pauses live performance to fend off invading mosquitoes

Monday 6 March 11:28:27 UTC 2017

When it comes to invading armies of mosquitoes, Adele isn't prepared to suffer in silence. SEE ALSO: 21 times Adele slayed beyond all expectations in 2016 During her recent performance in Brisbane, Australia, Adele was swarmed on-stage by the pesky bloodsuckers — and, in true Adele fashion, she shared her feelings with the crowd. "I'm sorry, I'm not Australian, I … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is making the same point about 'Beauty and the Beast' gay character backlash

Monday 6 March 11:08:01 UTC 2017

Since Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon revealed that the live-action remake would feature an "exclusive gay moment" — the first time in Disney history — the inevitable backlash started.  SEE ALSO: 'Beauty and the Beast' director reveals Disney's first openly gay character A Russian MP urged the country to ban the movie release and Christian-run cinemas in America have … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sponge can soak up and release spilled oil hundreds of times

Monday 6 March 10:39:00 UTC 2017

A new foam material could be the first good reusable method to recover spilled oil, and would be much better for the environment [Link]

Mashable » Stephen King trolls Donald Trump with hilarious 3-tweet horror story

Monday 6 March 10:36:26 UTC 2017

Stephen King isn't the biggest Donald Trump fan in the world. In fact that's an understatement. Even the most cursory of glances at the author's Twitter feed makes his views on the current U.S. president abundantly clear (he's previously referred him as both a "bad-tempered asshole" and a "rabid coyote with bad hair," among many other colourful descriptions). SEE ALSO: 38 … [Link]

Mashable » This country could ban 'Beauty and the Beast' for 'gay propaganda'

Monday 6 March 10:19:33 UTC 2017

Beauty and the Beast will make history for featuring one of the first known LGBTQ characters in a Disney princess film, as revealed by director Bill Condon.  SEE ALSO: 'Beauty and the Beast' director reveals Disney's first openly gay character But in Russia the live-action film could be banned under the draconian "gay propaganda" law.  A Russian lawmaker, Vitaly Milonov, has … [Link]

Mashable » China releases surprisingly progressive sex education textbook supporting same-sex couples

Monday 6 March 10:01:01 UTC 2017

China isn't known for being progressive with sex education, but a new textbook is changing that. The textbook has been introduced to several Chinese elementary schools, and is going viral for its frank discussion of sex and homosexuality — a taboo topic in Chinese society. Many who are in support of the book are praising it for teaching children how to … [Link]

Mashable » This airline just flew around the world with an all-female crew

Monday 6 March 9:37:57 UTC 2017

An Indian airline has set a record by flying around the world with an all-female crew.  The Air India Boeing 777-200LR took off from New Delhi to San Francisco last Monday and returned on Friday.  SEE ALSO: 9 spectacular photographs from Asia's largest aeronautics show From the check-in ground staff to officials in the cockpit, and engineers who certified the aircraft … [Link]

Mashable » Sleep in a spherical capsule hotel that floats over to a desert island by morning

Monday 6 March 8:57:56 UTC 2017

Imagine going to sleep in a floating capsule hotel, and waking up on a desert island in the morning. Amazingly, that's an experience a theme park in Japan plans to offer. SEE ALSO: Crying rooms in Japan are real and they're spectacular Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed park in Japan, is building spherical capsules which float on the sea.  海上ぷか&#1~ | … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Would Happen If All Software Ran On All Platforms?

Monday 6 March 8:42:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader dryriver writes: We live in a computing world where the OS you use — Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS, others — often determines what software can and cannot be run on a given electronic device. (Let us pretend for a moment that emulators and other options don't exist). What if — magically — such a thing as … [Link]

Mashable » Police find an antique-looking gun on a guy, and people think he's a time-traveller

Monday 6 March 8:25:00 UTC 2017

Here’s an actual blast from the past. The folks at Baltimore Police Department posted a photo of a gun on its Facebook and Twitter accounts Thursday, after it was seized from a 36-year-old man during a traffic stop.  SEE ALSO: New smart holster automatically makes police body cams record when guns are drawn Police said it also found drugs inside the … [Link]

Mashable » The hat for Elon Musk's 'Boring Company' is predictably boring

Monday 6 March 8:19:35 UTC 2017

As we've said time and time again, Elon Musk is serious about boring.  The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX (who, since recently, also has "Tunnels" listed in his Twitter description) has posted a photo of a hat with a sign "The Boring Company."  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk just took advice from a super smart 5th grader The hat, a flimsy black … [Link]

Mashable » India hoists its tallest flag at the border but some are highly unimpressed

Monday 6 March 8:12:02 UTC 2017

Indians have a new selfie spot to show off their national pride.  The Tricolor was hoisted on the country's tallest flag post (360 feet) at the Indo-Pak Attari Border on Sunday. And in no time, locals and tourists thronged the venue to witness the sight. SEE ALSO: India threatens to expel Amazon employees for selling Indian flag doormats The 120-feet-long and … [Link]

Mashable » Forever alone: Why too much social media use might lead to loneliness

Monday 6 March 7:30:16 UTC 2017

The more time you spend staring at your smartphone — scrolling through Facebook, trolling on Twitter, snapping on Snapchat — the lonelier you're prone to feel, researchers say. A national study on young adults found that frequent use of social media might be associated with increased feelings of isolation. As anyone with FOMO knows, watching other people's digital lives is an … [Link]

Mashable » People with disabilities now have their own relevant version of Yelp

Monday 6 March 6:33:51 UTC 2017

Sites like Yelp give us options when it comes to the restaurants we visit or the doctors we see, but that choice hasn't been equally shared. Founded by two women in Melbourne, Australia, Clickability is an online directory that allows local disability care and support options to be listed, rated and reviewed.  Dubbed a "TripAdvisor for disability support services," the concept … [Link]

Mashable » You haven't seen OTT until you've seen Ariana Grande and John Legend's 'Beauty and the Beast'

Monday 6 March 6:12:07 UTC 2017

Tale as old as time, video as camp as you'd expect from live-action Disney. The eponymous soundtrack centrepiece to the company's remake of their most romantic classic, "Beauty and the Beast" now has a very OTT video clip.  In it, Ariana Grande sings against sparks of electricity and turns herself into a giant taffeta rose, while John Legend sits back, … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks is selling cold brew in jars because it wants in on the hipster market too

Monday 6 March 6:09:15 UTC 2017

Is nothing sacred anymore? Starbucks has started selling cold brew coffee in mason jars — basically the equivalent of your parents texting you "internet speak" unironically. It's awkward. SEE ALSO: McDonald's is coming for hipsters and their artisanal coffee Starbucks brought its cold brew product to Singapore in July last year, about a year after it debuted in the U.S., but … [Link]

Slashdot » The US Waged A Secret Cyber War Against North Korean Missiles

Monday 6 March 5:14:00 UTC 2017

Early Monday morning North Korea fired four ballistic missiles into the sea of Japan, lending a new urgency to Saturday's revelation from the New York Times of America's "secret cyberwar" with North Korea. Slashdot reader Frosty Piss summarizes its suspected effects succinctly: "Soon after ex-President Obama ordered the secret program three years ago, North Korean missiles began exploding, veering off … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny human snake catcher has a glorious and terrifying career ahead of him

Monday 6 March 4:32:40 UTC 2017

While you're scared by the mere thought of a snake, this little fella is mastering their capture without breaking sweat. Two-year-old Jenson Harrison has been busy catching snakes on the Gold Coast in Australia, and he's been dubbed "little snake boy" for his reptile-handling efforts. SEE ALSO: A python eating a possum upside down in a tree is the most horrifying … [Link]

Mashable » 'Time After Time' boss says it's much more than a time travel show

Monday 6 March 4:00:00 UTC 2017

This interview contains spoilers from the two-hour series premiere of Time After Time. What happens when former friends turned enemies H.G. Wells and Jack the Ripper accidentally time travel to modern day New York City? A lot of death and carnage, apparently.  ABC's new adventure drama, Time After Time — loosely based on the 1979 novel and movie of the same … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' recap: 'Say Yes' takes us on a wild ride with Rick and Michonne

Monday 6 March 3:58:00 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7, episode 12, titled "Say Yes."  After taking two steps back with episode 11 and its infuriating emphasis on Eugene and Negan, The Walking Dead got back on track this week by shifting focus to the always-reliable Rick and Michonne.  They were out on the road trying to scrounge up guns … [Link]

Mashable » Construction worker with the voice of an angel does a mean Pavarotti

Monday 6 March 3:16:02 UTC 2017

You probably think all construction workers can belt out are swear words and cat calls. Then this guy in Australia comes along.  David Lopes de Oliveira is a 22-year-old tradie (as they're called locally) with the voice of an angel. He can jackhammer and sing Pavarotti, as his mate Patrick Keating's Facebook video clearly showcases. SEE ALSO: British singer's open letter … [Link]

Slashdot » Sprint Wins $140M Verdict Against Time Warner Cable For Infringing VoIP Patents

Monday 6 March 2:52:00 UTC 2017

Sprint "may have just scored its biggest payout yet," reports Ars Technica, pointing out that Sprint's been filing lawsuits over its VoIP patents for more than a decade. An anonymous reader quotes their report: On Friday, a jury in Sprint's home district of Kansas City said that Time Warner Cable, now part of Charter Communications, must pay $139.8 million for … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2391: Uber GreyBall!

Monday 6 March 2:04:36 UTC 2017

Imagine the power! [Link]

Mashable » Cricketer imitating his opponent's face is definitely a novel strategy

Monday 6 March 1:58:36 UTC 2017

Cricket is a relatively difficult sport to explain. But it's easy to understand the players penchant for insulting each other on the field. Sometimes it comes in the form of trash talk, where verbal insults are traded in a bid to intimidate the opposition. Historically, the sledging in cricket has been pretty nasty. Take Indian bowler, Ishant Sharma. He tried to … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry Arian Foster, but you probably couldn't take down a wolf (we checked)

Monday 6 March 1:03:48 UTC 2017

Arian Foster is a very strong man. He used to play running back for the Houston Texans.  He's so big and strong, in fact, that he's pretty sure he could take down a wolf with his bare hands.  SEE ALSO: Giant wolf-sized otters used to roam the earth 6 million years ago Seriously: i honestly think i can get a wolf … [Link]

Mashable » Two of the NBA's shortest players face off in best jump ball ever

Monday 6 March 0:57:09 UTC 2017

The NBA is amazing for a lot of reasons but Sunday night, it gave us a new one: a rare small guy jump ball.  SEE ALSO: NBA player learns the hard way that maybe Instagram isn't the best place to find tacos During the second quarter of Sunday's game between the Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics, Suns guard Tyler Ulis, … [Link]

Slashdot » Litebook Launches A $249 Linux Laptop

Monday 6 March 0:52:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: It's "like a Chromebook for Linux users on a budget," reports ZDNet. The new 2.9-pound Litebook uses Intel's Celeron N3150 processor and ships with a 14.1-inch display and a 512-gigabyte hard drive with full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080). For $20 more they'll throw in a 32-gigabyte SSD to speed up your boot time. "Unlike Windows … [Link]

Mashable » Someone like boo: Adele confirms she's put a ring on it while discussing #feels

Monday 6 March 0:17:50 UTC 2017

An international superstar like Adele doesn't need to confirm her marriage on the cover of a magazine. Or even on Twitter. She's perfectly fine just telling fans in person, which is exactly what she did during a concert in Brisbane, Australia.  SEE ALSO: Adele invites drag impersonator on stage to belt tunes and take selfies Adele was chatting to the crowd … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Dotloop Launches New Real Estate API

Monday 6 March 0:05:45 UTC 2017

Dotloop has launched a new application program interface (API) for developers, the Zillow Group-owned company recently announced. The API will allow developers to integrate external real estate technology and transaction services with dotloop’s platform. More than 20 developer partners, MLSs and real estate brands are set to utilize the API, including BackAgent and Keller Williams. [Link]

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