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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 » This fiery soccer goal must be seen to be believed

Wednesday 15 March 23:42:40 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A pair of teammates from Brazil combined to score a soccer goal Tuesday night. Now it's Wednesday afternoon, and haven't stopped watching the highlight since.  What we have here, folks, is the exceedingly rare double bicycle kick connection.  SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media powerhouse The highlight play, embedded atop this post, features midfielder Bruno Silva … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Ides of Trump' campaign will inundate Trump with critical postcards

Wednesday 15 March 23:31:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDonald Trump should be on the lookout for a ton of incoming mail from the resistance this week. A massive postcard writing campaign launched Wednesday, timed to go live on March 15 — the politically ominous time known as the Ides of March. SEE ALSO: The White House mailbox is full of postcards to #PresidentBannon The "Ides of Trump" campaign aims … [Link]

Slashdot » NetBSD 7.1 Released

Wednesday 15 March 23:20:00 UTC 2017

New submitter fisted writes: The NetBSD Project is pleased to announce NetBSD 7.1, the first feature update of the NetBSD 7 release branch. It represents a selected subset of fixes deemed important for security or stability reasons, as well as new features and enhancements. Some highlights of the 7.1 release are: -Support for Raspberry Pi Zero. -Initial DRM/KMS support for … [Link]

Mashable » Even an official poll can't stop the pineapple pizza debate tearing America apart

Wednesday 15 March 23:10:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe hate to break it to you, but it doesn't look like the pineapple pizza debate is coming to an end anytime soon. SEE ALSO: A pizza place got super judgy over one pineapple-lover's order Public Policy Polling recently released their findings from a series of national polls on the big issues facing Americans today.  There were some standard boilerplate political … [Link]

Mashable » Restaurant prints pro-immigrant note at the bottom of every receipt

Wednesday 15 March 23:08:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBack in February, a receipt from Chef Mark Simmons' Brooklyn restaurant Kiwiana drew attention thanks to a note printed just beneath the total: "Immigrants make America great (they also cooked your food and served you today)."  Now a Santa Fe restaurant is following suit. Per local news affiliate KRQE, every receipt printed at Plaza Cafe Southside features the same pro-immigrant message … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 films that have left us speechless with their brilliantly written dialogue

Wednesday 15 March 23:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA good conversation might be the most efficient way to tell a story. This week, we're looking at the best flirting, bickering, threatening and subtext-filled bantering. These are our picks for the best dialogue of all time. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Hunger, Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead, Pulp Fiction, Steve Jobs, and My Dinner … [Link]

Mashable » Welp, humanity had a good run: Humpback whales organize into mysterious 'super-groups'

Wednesday 15 March 22:51:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHuge groups of humpback whales have been seen gathering in the Southern Hemisphere, and it's leaving scientists and people on the internet a little confused.  Usually, humpbacks are pretty solitary creatures, but a study published on March 1 in the journal PLOS One details multiple "super-groups" of whales gathering in 2011, 2014 and 2015.  SEE ALSO: Hundreds of whales mysteriously die … [Link]

Slashdot » Inside a Phishing Gang That Targets Victims of iPhone Theft

Wednesday 15 March 22:40:00 UTC 2017

tsu doh nimh writes: Brian Krebs has a readable and ironic story about a phishing-as-a-service product that iPhone thieves can use to phish the Apple iCloud credentials from people who have recently had an iPhone lost or stolen. The phishing service — which charged as much as $120 for successful phishing attempts targeting iPhone 6s users — was poorly secured, … [Link]

Mashable » Put a lock screen on your phone, sheeple!

Wednesday 15 March 22:36:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWith sensational news stories like the CIA leak and personal data seizures at international borders, everyone should have plenty of reason to be smart about their phone security, right?  Eh, maybe not. A report resurfaced by the Pew Research Center Wednesday shows many Americans don't even take the most basic steps to secure their smartphones — like, enabling the lock screen. … [Link]

Mashable » This creepy Facebook stalking app was a hoax—but it should still scare the hell out of you

Wednesday 15 March 22:34:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEarlier this week, sketchy-looking app  Facezam caught the internet's attention, and whipped up some controversy. It was all just a hoax engineered by a marketing company looking to score some viral gold. But that doesn't mean you still shouldn't be watching this story.    The app was touted as "Shazam for faces," with its "makers" claiming it'd let users upload photos … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson and Amanda Seyfried's personal pictures stolen in celebrity photo hack

Wednesday 15 March 22:02:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s a big week for Emma Watson with her much-anticipated live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast coming out, but a celebrity photo hack is attempting to shift the spotlight. SEE ALSO: The world's most wanted hacker is basically a nerdy supervillain Dozens of photos from a private session with a stylist were stolen and posted online, the BBC confirmed Wednesday. … [Link]

Mashable » How modern witches are gathering online to stop Trump

Wednesday 15 March 22:01:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBinding politicians, hexing fascists, looking out for humanity and causing trouble: All in a day's work for modern, politically-organized witches.  Witches and the witch-curious caught global attention after announcing they would come together online to cast "a spell to bind U.S. President Donald Trump and all those who abet him" last month. (Though that hasn't stopped his flurry of controversial executive … [Link]

Slashdot » Court Orders ISP To Hand Identities Behind 5,300 IP Addresses To Copyright Trolls

Wednesday 15 March 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: An initiative, fronted by Danish law firm Njord and backed by known international copyright trolls Guardaley, made headlines when it began targeting the customers of several ISPs, including Telia, Tele2 and Bredbandsbolaget, the provider that was previously ordered to block The Pirate Bay. At the time it was unclear how many people … [Link]

Mashable » An insanely venomous snake is currently on the loose in Florida, so that's great

Wednesday 15 March 21:59:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTry to act surprised when we say this, but something has gone terribly wrong in the state of Florida. The Ocala Star Banner has reported that a very venomous tan and yellow monocled cobra has escaped from a Florida home. To make things even weirder, the snake was apparently being watched by the snake owner's apprentice at the time it freed … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé is embarrassed by her mom's social media presence, too

Wednesday 15 March 21:57:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you're a fan of Beyoncé or Solange then you're likely also a big fan of their mother, the formidable Tina Lawson, who has played a critical role in both sisters' successes.  If you're really a fan of Ms. Tina, then you know all about her Instagram and look forward to the behind the scenes shots and adorable videos. Turns out, … [Link]

Popular Science » 50 board games for people who love TV and movies

Wednesday 15 March 21:48:58 UTC 2017

TV and movie themed board games Gadgets From Star Wars to Buffy The definitive list of TV and movie-themed board games —from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Game of Thrones. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Quick-thinking McDonald's employee leaps through a window to help save a cop

Wednesday 15 March 21:43:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSome heroes wear capes, some wear a McDonald's uniform. On Tuesday morning, McDonald's employee Pedro Viloria jumped through the restaurant's drive-thru window to save an off-duty Miami-Dade police officer who had fallen ill behind the wheel of her vehicle with her two children in the backseat. SEE ALSO: McDonald's restaurants across the nation close for 'Day Without Immigrants' Viloria was serving … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer has a message for the alt-right trolls who want to take her down

Wednesday 15 March 21:41:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAmy Schumer has had more than her fill of trolls. The comedian, whose latest special debuted on Netflix March 7, was apparently targeted for negative reviews by alt-right trolls on the internet.  In a report from Splitsider, Megh Wright exposed a subreddit in which self-identified alt-right internet users planned to give Schumer's special the lowest possible ratings. Cool plan, guys.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » The internet is not impressed with Barack Obama's March Madness bracket

Wednesday 15 March 21:40:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFormer president and cool dad Barack Obama is keeping his March Madness tradition alive by dropping his bracket for the upcoming NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments. SEE ALSO: Barack and Michelle Obama enjoy a stylish lunch with Bono in NYC The bracket was released into the wild on Wednesday afternoon via the Obama Foundation's Twitter account, prefaced with an inspirational … [Link]

Mashable » We can't stop making these 10 stupid grammar mistakes according to Microsoft

Wednesday 15 March 21:39:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe’ve been taught since day one that poor grammar leads to unfortunate situations – bad grades, missed job opportunities and ridicule by the internet, just to name a few. Nevertheless, we continue to make them. Nothing can stand in the way of us and our bad grammar. Using data gathered from Editor, one of Microsoft's newest features in Word, Microsoft has … [Link]

Mashable » Intense video shows python swallowing a hyena whole

Wednesday 15 March 21:35:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMother Nature is brutal.  A tourist in Kenya found themselves in a gory situation recently when they stumbled across a 13-foot-long rock python devouring a 150-pound hyena.  It's pretty brutal. SEE ALSO: Tiny human snake catcher has a glorious and terrifying career ahead of him According to National Geographic, Dutch web designer Jos Bakker discovered the snake while at the Masai … [Link]

Mashable » You can help a second grade class learn about graphs by taking this cute survey

Wednesday 15 March 21:31:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKara Porter's second grade class at North Vermillion Elementary School in Cayuga, Indiana, is learning all about graphs and they need your help. SEE ALSO: Teacher turns 'Bad and Boujee' into an educational song about the Civil War Each student contributed one question to this survey that you can take right now. The adorable questions range in topic from your profession … [Link]

Mashable » Stunning slow-motion video captures train blasting people with snow

Wednesday 15 March 21:31:06 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Parts of the Northeastern United States were blasted with upwards of 20 inches of snow on Tuesday, causing major travel headaches for the area. While trains tend to do better than cars in the snow, the tracks still need to be cleared. An Amtrak train passed through a station blanketed in snow, giving some people waiting on the tracks quite … [Link]

Mashable » Every issue of Us Weekly will probably have the Trumps on the cover now

Wednesday 15 March 21:30:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUnless you're Sean Spicer, it might be time to unsubscribe from Us Weekly.  The Trump-friendly National Enquirer publisher American Media is buying Us Weekly for $100 million, CNBC reported Wednesday afternoon.  The tabloid had been up for sale and almost went to Tronc, the Chicago Tribune publisher. Instead, it's moving from Wenner Media, home of Rolling Stone, to American Media. American … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Vision saved by first induced pluripotent stem cell treatment

Wednesday 15 March 21:30:00 UTC 2017

A woman with age-related macular degeneration seems to have had her vision stabilised thanks to a transplant of retinal cells generated from her skin [Link]

Mashable » 10 movie dialogues that were obviously penned by master wordsmiths

Wednesday 15 March 21:26:16 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A good conversation might be the most efficient way to tell a story. This week, we're looking at the best flirting, bickering, threatening and subtext-filled bantering. These are our picks for the best dialogues of all time. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Movie Lists, Cinefix, Screenplays, Dialogues, and Movies [Link]

Mashable » Whoopi Goldberg is furious about a fake news story that 'endangered' her life

Wednesday 15 March 21:24:08 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhoopi Goldberg is taking on fake news.  The comedian and co-host of The View explained on Tuesday how she and her family felt threatened by an inaccurate news story.  SEE ALSO: Whoopi Goldberg calmly discusses pubic hair with Keanu Reeves "Something came out on a website — a fake news website — about me. It endangered my family's life and it … [Link]

Mashable » Snake crawls out of woman's car vent, just another thing you now have to worry about

Wednesday 15 March 21:22:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHere’s a horrifying scenario: You're driving your car when suddenly a snake slithers out of an air vent next to the steering wheel.  If the very idea makes you want to abandon the road altogether, consider how this Florida driver must have felt when a snake appeared in her car on Friday. SEE ALSO: This guy spent 8 years making an … [Link]

Mashable » How 'The Mindy Project' stuck it to the status quo with an episode about white male privilege

Wednesday 15 March 21:21:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOn March 14, Mindy Lahiri (Mindy Kaling) lived what she thought was her dream: She woke up as a white man and watched in awe as the world appeared to bend to her will. The idea came from Kaling herself and made for one of the show's most compelling episodes to date. "[The writers and] l agreed that it would be … [Link]

Slashdot » If American Robots Had Their Own Economy, It'd Be Bigger Than Switzerland

Wednesday 15 March 21:20:00 UTC 2017

From a report: The total value of all the robots in the United States, from Roombas to auto-manufacturing plants to those that fold laundry, and everything in between, is $732 billion, a number that, according to a study released today by researchers at CEBR and Redwood Software, is larger than that of the economy of Switzerland. Other findings in the … [Link]

Popular Science » A new test can detect your blood type with color-changing paper

Wednesday 15 March 21:11:44 UTC 2017

Health It could be crucial in emergency situations and remote areas A new paper-based blood test can detect a person's blood type in 30 seconds, which could be useful in emergency and remote scenarios. Read on:… [Link]

Mashable » BBC interview kid is a bonafide star and the internet absolutely loves it

Wednesday 15 March 21:08:54 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFour-year-old Marion, otherwise known as the kid who memorably crashed her dad's BBC interview, is already unperturbed by the spotlight. And the internet loves it. The family in that video held their first press conference Wednesday since becoming the most viral family in all the land. True to form, Marion stole the show while Dad was just trying to talk. "We … [Link]

Mashable » 10 gifts to give Ruth Bader Ginsburg on her 84th birthday

Wednesday 15 March 21:05:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg's birthday today, and there's no better way to celebrate her than by showering her with theoretical gifts she'll never receive. Ginsburg, the internet hero — sorry "long-serving Supreme Court justice" — is 84 years old today. We're sure she's actually celebrating with family and friends, but we'd still like to offer her these hypothetical gifts as a … [Link]

Mashable » The history of 'Mario Kart 64' world records, glitches and all

Wednesday 15 March 21:02:24 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Mario Kart 64 is an interesting game to speedrun considering the game is already about trying to get through each course as quickly as possible. But Mario Kart 64 has a number of glitches and exploits that make it one of the most technical and interesting games to speedrun in the entire series, as YouTuber Summoning Salt explains in his … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out the 'Game of Thrones' writers are just as evil IRL as they are on the show

Wednesday 15 March 20:58:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEveryone knows that the hand-slap game is the literal worst, but it's probably even more inadvisable when you're playing against a gigantic dude who posts videos like this one: A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Oct 8, 2016 at 9:17am PDT And yet, that's exactly what Game of Thrones showrunner David Benioff did when hanging out with Jason Momoa … [Link]

Slashdot » Women Still Underrepresented in Information Security

Wednesday 15 March 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Women make up only 11 percent of the cyber security workforce according to the latest report from the Center for Cyber Safety and Education and the Executive Women's Forum (EWF). The survey of more than 19,000 participants around the world finds that women have higher levels of education than men, with 51 percent holding … [Link]

Mashable » Digital wall aims to protest Trump with 1,926 miles of immigrant art

Wednesday 15 March 20:30:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA border wall separating the U.S. and Mexico may be hostile and uninviting, but artist Maddy Kramer is turning that idea on its head, reclaiming it to celebrate immigrants and their creative contributions. "Walls aren't meant to divide us," she says. "Walls are meant for art." SEE ALSO: This app helps immigrants instantly alert family and lawyers when they're detained Kramer … [Link]

Mashable » Runaway Uber crashes into gas station and erupts into a fireball

Wednesday 15 March 20:18:38 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Surveillance footage from a gas station in Seattle captured the moment an out-of-control vehicle crashed into one of the pumps, causing a massive fireball in the process. Komo News reports that the SUV that caused the explosion was a 2007 X-Terra working for Uber at the time, with a passenger in the vehicle. According to witnesses, the SUV was speeding … [Link]

Mashable » Looking for love: Moose cuddles up next to statue of a moose

Wednesday 15 March 20:16:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Each day for over two years, Colorado resident John Woods gets a visit from his local moose, which he has dubbed "Momma Moose." The animal typically plays with a tire swing in his yard, but recently, she found something more entertaining.  Woods caught the lonely moose cozying up next to a metal moose statue he keeps in his yard, possibly … [Link]

Mashable » Please send me to Saturn's 'Death Star moon' so that I may climb its mountains

Wednesday 15 March 20:16:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAnyone up for some interplanetary mountaineering?  New close-up photos of Saturn's "Death Star moon" Mimas show the world's untouched, craggy cliffs and craters calling out for exploration.   Just imagine strapping on your hiking boots and bouncing across the tree-free, low-gravity landscape, checking out the alien moon's best views from above its pockmarked surface.  SEE ALSO: Amazing Photo Shows Saturn Dwarfing … [Link]

Mashable » Author tweets about whitewashed book cover, and sparks discussion on representation

Wednesday 15 March 20:14:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe saying may go, "don't judge a book by it's cover," but if we're being real, book covers are incredibly important—and when they don't accurately reflect the characters, that's a big problem. Nnedi Okorafor's The Shadow Speaker was published 10 years ago, yet her viral tweet Tuesday about her experience getting it out to the world has prompted online discourse about … [Link]

Popular Science » The Great Barrier Reef had a pretty terrible year

Wednesday 15 March 20:06:34 UTC 2017

Environment And it's bleaching again right now The Great Barrier Reef bleached severely last year and is bleaching again this year. Is this the beginning of the end? [Link]

Mashable » Twitter made a big deal out of SXSW for the first time since launching here

Wednesday 15 March 20:04:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSouth by Southwest Interactive's claim to fame includes being the place where companies like Meerkat, Foursquare and Twitter have gotten their start. Unfortunately for SXSW, most of those companies have struggled. Meerkat's gone. Foursquare? Viewed as dead, but is in fact alive and embraced a new data business. And while Twitter is mentioned every day on national television, essentially leading our … [Link]

Slashdot » 'The Matrix' Reboot: It's Finally Happened. Hollywood Has Run Out of All the Ideas

Wednesday 15 March 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Quartz report: In our hearts, we all knew this day would come. Warner Bros. is planning a reboot of The Matrix just 18 years after the iconic sci-fi action film dazzled audiences around the world, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Matrix films were lauded for their creativity, special effects, and distinct cyberpunk and manga … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to make the 'Matrix' reboot not suck

Wednesday 15 March 19:52:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLast night's news that Warner Bros. wanted to resurrect The Matrix sent countless fans scrounging for a blue pill to help them escape this horrifying reality in which studios seem hell-bent on issuing reboot after reboot that nobody ever asked for. But forgetting this reboot won't keep it from happening. The best we can hope for is Warner Bros. won't screw … [Link]

Popular Science » This robot is perfectly designed to drill tiny tunnels in your skull

Wednesday 15 March 19:44:29 UTC 2017

Technology The world's first robot-assisted cochlear implantation Cochlear implantation surgeries just got a robotic assistant. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » 58% of High-Performance Employees Say They Need More Quiet Work Spaces

Wednesday 15 March 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a CNBC article: Behold the open industrial office space. At one moment, it feels like such a hip environment, bustling with easy communication and collaboration, innovation and headphones just behind every monitor. At another moment, the open office is the loudest, most annoying, distracting and unproductive environment one can imagine. What if the open industrial office … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ProPublica Introduces Vital Signs App and API

Wednesday 15 March 19:12:33 UTC 2017

ProPublica, a non-profit, independent investigative journalism organization that focuses on public interest, has introduced the Vital Signs API, the API that powers the new Vital Signs Web app. The Vital Signs Web app provides information for more than 1.3 million U.S. healthcare providers. [Link]

Mashable » 9 burning questions cleared up by BBC Dad

Wednesday 15 March 19:07:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStep away from your "BBC Dad" thinkpiece.  SEE ALSO: Watch these kids recreate that wild 'BBC dad' interview The dad himself, Robert Kelly, posted on his personal blog Wednesday and cleared up any lingering confusion, questions, doubts or conspiracy theories from the viral video interview from last week. Kelly wrote that his family can't handle much more interest since they have … [Link]

Mashable » Cyclist bikes 125 miles to create the cutest of map goats

Wednesday 15 March 19:01:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTry to name something more than riding 125 miles in the shape of a goat. Go ahead, try. 🐐🐐 GOAT RIDE! 🐐🐐 We did it @mrtyhrlyfghtclb @blipsandchips @cpdeacon Link to ride in bio. . . . . #GOAT #YOUGOATMAIL #goatsofinstagram #cycling #stravacycling #stravaproveit #stravaart #gpsart #igerscycling #wymtm #FGHTCLBCC #perthsucksforcycling #perthisok #perthlife #perth #strava #icwest #cyclingtips #mapporn A post shared by Ben … [Link]

Mashable » Nazis were actual meth heads and history makes so much more sense

Wednesday 15 March 18:57:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEver wondered what a powerful country in the midst of a meth epidemic might look like under fascist leadership?  Turns out there's precedent, and it's not pretty. According to an eye-opening book published in the U.S. this month, meth addiction quite literally gave us history's greatest industrial menace: the Nazi war machine. It even got the teetotal Hitler in its grip … [Link]

Mashable » That 1997 'Cinderella' with Whitney Houston and Brandy is the best live-action princess remake

Wednesday 15 March 18:48:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSorry, Beauty and the Beast: ABC's 1997 televised remake of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is the best live-action remake of a princess film.  Yeah, I said it.  SEE ALSO: Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' will probably break a box office record In the face of the highly anticipated Beauty and the Beast film coming out this weekend this may be a … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Agora Launches SDK to Add Filters to Live Video

Wednesday 15 March 18:43:37 UTC 2017

Agora.io has launched a new SDK that enables developers to add face tracking and special effects to real-time video and live streaming apps: Agora Virtual Lenses. The SDK includes virtual lenses, filters and over 600 sets of 2D and 3D stickers that enhance the user experience. Like Snapchat filters for enhanced social media experiences, Agora Virtual Lenses can augment any … [Link]

Mashable » BBC Dad's kids are your new IDGAF heroes

Wednesday 15 March 18:42:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Everyone's talking about "BBC Dad" but we should be talking about the real stars of everybody's favorite Skype interview, BBC Dad's kids. Korea expert Robert Kelly held his first press conference Wednesday since becoming a viral sensation, all thanks to his two children, who decided to crash his BBC interview. And this new media appearance has shown us, beyond doubt, … [Link]

Slashdot » Millions of Records Leaked From Huge US Corporate Database

Wednesday 15 March 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Millions of records from a commercial corporate database have been leaked. ZDNet reports: The database, about 52 gigabytes in size, contains just under 33.7 million unique email addresses and other contact information from employees of thousands of companies, representing a large portion of the US corporate population. Dun & Bradstreet, a business services giant, confirmed that it owns the database, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Should a child’s health concerns trump sperm donor privacy?

Wednesday 15 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Some donors in Australia have just been stripped of anonymity. What's the right balance between privacy and a person's need to know their genetic heritage? [Link]

New Scientist – News » A sixth of Americans to lack health insurance by 2026

Wednesday 15 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Plans to replace and repeal the existing Affordable Care Act will leave an extra 24 million Americans without medical cover by 2026, a Congressional Budget Office report claims [Link]

New Scientist – News » Indian Ocean version of El Niño behind drought in East Africa

Wednesday 15 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Like El Niño, the Indian Ocean dipole involves cyclical temperature changes in the ocean, and now millions face crop failures and famine partly as a result [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mosaic problem stands in the way of gene editing embryos

Wednesday 15 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

The first results of gene editing in viable human embryos reveals it works better than we thought, but that there’s another big problem blocking the way [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rear-view helmet vision may help avert motorbike accidents

Wednesday 15 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

A mini display that fits inside a motorcyclist's helmet shows a live video feed of the road behind, meaning less reliance on inconvenient mirrors [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dark matter took its time to wrap around early galaxies

Wednesday 15 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Large spiral galaxies today rotate more quickly than they should, but was it always that way? New maps of ancient galaxies suggest a dark secret [Link]

New Scientist – News » O my! Paper strip test determines blood type in just 30 seconds

Wednesday 15 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

When people can’t communicate their blood type, it can waste time in emergencies and put pressure on supplies of donor blood. A new test could change that [Link]

Mashable » John Legend is proud of Chrissy Teigen's 'powerful' essay on her struggle with postpartum depression

Wednesday 15 March 18:13:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis constant support is why these two will forever be our #CoupleGoals. Earlier this month, supermodel and our aspirational best friend Chrissy Teigen penned a beautifully honest essay about her struggle with postpartum depression. Now, her husband John Legend is speaking out about being there for his wife through the difficult time. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen gives more unwavering honesty in … [Link]

Mashable » Blizzard Entertainment is suing a cheating service for $8.7 million

Wednesday 15 March 18:02:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBlizzard Entertainment, the developers of Overwatch, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Diablo and Heroes of the Storm, filed a motion against the creators and sellers of several cheating services that target multiple Blizzard games. They're asking for $8.7 million in damages. Blizzard filed the lawsuit in July against the cheating company Bossland, which openly sells software that runs bots in several different … [Link]

Mashable » Utility truck driving down a highway with its bucket extended is a real nail biter

Wednesday 15 March 18:00:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMistakes were made. Instagrammer moy_monster captured a tense moment while driving to work earlier this week. A bucket truck was casually driving down a highway near El Paso, Texas with its bucket fully extended.  SEE ALSO: Instant karma comes for driver skipping line of cars on the freeway #WTF on the way to work 😂😂😂 @osha_is_this_ok #BUSisKING A post shared by … [Link]

Popular Science » You really can help save bees by planting wildflowers

Wednesday 15 March 18:00:00 UTC 2017

bumble bee Animals Flower-rich areas may make bumblebees four times more likely to survive In America and Europe, bees are in trouble. But the good news is, there's something you can do to help. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Changing weather patterns are trapping pollution over Chinese cities

Wednesday 15 March 18:00:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Revealing the deadly effects of an invisible pollutant Climate change is creating stagnant weather conditions in China, trapping pollution over its major cities. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Canonical Preps Security Lifeboat, Yells: Ubuntu 12.04 Hold-Outs, Get In

Wednesday 15 March 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Gavin Clarke, writing for The Register: Canonical is extending the deadline for security updates for paying users of its five-year-old Ubuntu 12.04 LTS — a first. Ubuntu 12.04 LTS will become the first Long Term Support release of Canonical's Linux to get Extended Security Maintenance (ESM). There are six LTS editions. All others have been end-of-lifed — and given no … [Link]

Mashable » Tech companies to Trump: Your travel ban still sucks (and we're here to help strike it down)

Wednesday 15 March 17:51:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTech companies have a message for Donald Trump — your travel ban is still garbage, and we're going to keep on fighting it. More than 50 tech companies filed an official brief early Wednesday morning in support of Hawaii's efforts to strike down the most recent iteration of the Trump administration's efforts to prevent refugees and other immigrants from entering the … [Link]

Mashable » A whale shoots a rainbow out of its blowhole like the magical creature it is

Wednesday 15 March 17:47:03 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Beauty has a funny way of showing up in the most unlikely of places. A grey whale in Depoe Bay, Oregon, gave everyone a show when it blew water out of its blowhole and a beautiful little rainbow showed up in the reflection of the stream.  The rainbow so perfectly materializes out of the blowhole, making the whale look like … [Link]

Mashable » RuPaul secretly got married, so now envision history's greatest wedding

Wednesday 15 March 17:45:26 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Well, we all missed out of the party of the century. RuPaul secretly got married in January to his longtime boyfriend, Georges. He's a rancher whose property is so big it's in two different states.  They've been together since 1994, but decided to finally tie the knot on their 23rd anniversary for the most romantic reason of all: "tax breaks." … [Link]

Popular Science » 6 quick tricks for doing more with Google Maps

Wednesday 15 March 17:44:19 UTC 2017

Google Maps DIY Get from A to B much faster The Google Maps app has transformed the way we get around, but are you making the most of its features? Here are six you might not have come across. [Link]

Mashable » Netflix drops a 'Master of None' release date and we couldn't be more ready

Wednesday 15 March 17:42:04 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Break out your pasta maker: Aziz Ansari's masterful Master of None is coming back to Netflix for Season 2 on May 12. SEE ALSO: Aziz Ansari's 'Master of None' is funny, thoughtful and heartbreaking Ansari himself announced the news via Instagram by reposting Netflix's adorably whimsical trailer. It shows Dev (Ansari) and Arnold (Eric Wareheim) riding scooters through the Italian … [Link]

New Scientist – News » US charges Russian security officials over massive Yahoo hack

Wednesday 15 March 17:42:00 UTC 2017

Two Russian security services officers and two alleged hackers have been charged over a Yahoo data breach that affected at least 500 million accounts [Link]

Mashable » Charlie Kelly's legendary mailroom conspiracy gets an intense and impressive drum score

Wednesday 15 March 17:38:37 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook The "Sweet Dee Has A Heart Attack" episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia is best remembered for character Charlie Kelly's amazing mailroom conspiracy theory.  Charlie Day is, in a word, unhinged. It's spectacular.  David Dockery decided to give a spot-on drum score to the Pepe Silvia speech, and oh my god, I didn't realize this scene could get more … [Link]

Mashable » 'American Gods' trailer is pure fantasy — in the best way

Wednesday 15 March 17:31:12 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Spring is coming, and thank goodness because that means we're closer to American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman's award-winning fantasy novel. Starz released a new trailer for the show on Wednesday and, as a character narrates at the end of the spectacular minute of footage, "It will be glorious." SEE ALSO: Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods' is being made into a … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Music threw an awkward rap party at SXSW, and we were there for the weirdness

Wednesday 15 March 17:26:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIs wearing Apple AirPods at a concert normal? Probably not. But it made sense at last night's Apple Music party.  Kind of. So goes the music portion of SXSW, which has traditionally involved Pandora, Spotify, Soundcloud and record labels throwing solid parties with fairly respectable lineups of artists, to say nothing of the dozens of showcases putting globally up-and-coming music talent … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Tells Army of 'Quality Raters' To Flag Holocaust Denial

Wednesday 15 March 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Google is using a 10,000-strong army of independent contractors to flag "offensive or upsetting" content, in order to ensure that queries like "did the Holocaust happen" don't push users to misinformation, propaganda and hate speech. From a report on The Guardian: The review of search terms is being done by the company's "quality raters", a little-known corps of worldwide contractors … [Link]

Mashable » Slovenia is honoring its beloved Melania Trump with her own wine

Wednesday 15 March 17:14:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhile Americans are whining about the first lady's controversial magazine covers and museum visits, Slovenians are busy naming a wine after her. Yes, it's true — following a tourism boost, producers near Melania Trump's hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia are honoring the first lady with an exclusive "First Lady" line of goodies, including salami, chocolates, beauty creams and a prestigious red wine. … [Link]

Mashable » The forgotten Trump-like terror lurking in a sci-fi classic

Wednesday 15 March 17:09:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Dystopia Project is Mashable's ongoing book series reflecting on what dystopian fiction has to teach us under our new political climate. This week: Asimov's Foundation trilogy.   When you think of mid-20th century dystopias, most people go right to Brave New World (1932) or Nineteen Eighty-Four (1948). What you're unlikely to think of? Their rough contemporary, the Foundation Trilogy (1951-1953). Possibly … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is rolling out yet another Stories feature — this time on your News Feed

Wednesday 15 March 17:00:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSurprise, surprise. Facebook is copying a Snapchat feature yet again. After debuting Facebook Stories — its near identical clone of Snapchat Stories — in Ireland earlier this year, the company is rolling out its feature to users more widely.  SEE ALSO: Facebook Stories?! Snapchat's main feature is copied again Stories live in a horizontal layout above the News Feed, similar to … [Link]

Mashable » Finn Jones blames Trump for everyone hating problematic 'Iron Fist'

Wednesday 15 March 16:56:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt might be time to take Finn Jones off his own show's press tour. The actor and star of Netflix's upcoming Marvel's Iron Fist can't wrap his mind around fans rejecting a white billionaire protagonist — except that now there's Donald Trump. "We filmed the show way before Trump’s election," Jones told Radio Times. "And I think it’s very interesting to … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's Snoop beef is his latest attempt to distract us from some major issues

Wednesday 15 March 16:55:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPresident Trump has a lot on his plate right now, none of it particularly good for him, so he's turned to the tried and true method of distraction: a hip-hop beef. SEE ALSO: The White House doesn't want to call it Trumpcare, so Stephen Colbert's going to call it Trumpcare On Tuesday night, Rachel Maddow released a portion of Trump's 2005 … [Link]

Mashable » These cute little succulents look like bunnies throwing up the peace sign

Wednesday 15 March 16:54:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSucculents are cute. Bunnies are cute. Put them together? Surprise! It's twice as cute. Case in point: these adorable little plants, which are currently enchanting Twitter users in Japan. Scientifically, they're called monilaria moniliformis or monilaria obconica, but you can call them "bunny plants" for short. SEE ALSO: This gadget is perfect for those who struggle to keep plants alive These … [Link]

Mashable » NASA designed grippers that can lift celestial rocks in microgravity

Wednesday 15 March 16:49:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory created the 'Gripping Foot Mechanism' that can clasp onto rocks in extreme terrains and microgravity. Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Mashable Video, Zero Gravity, Planets, and Moon [Link]

Popular Science » Humpback whales are organizing in huge numbers, and no one knows why

Wednesday 15 March 16:48:28 UTC 2017

Humpback whale gathering Animals It flies in the face of typical humpback behavior The world is ending and only the whales know. At least, that’s one explanation. The truth is—we really can't figure it out. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Cooling To Absolute Zero Mathematically Outlawed After a Century

Wednesday 15 March 16:40:00 UTC 2017

After more than 100 years of debate — which at one point even elicited interest from Albert Einstein and Max Planck, physicists have finally offered up mathematical proof of the third law of thermodynamics, which states that a temperature of absolute zero cannot be physically achieved because it's impossible for the entropy (or disorder) of a system to hit zero. … [Link]

Mashable » The Fleshlight Launch is basically a giant robot hand you can hump

Wednesday 15 March 16:38:25 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHave you always wanted to have sex with a futuristic ice bucket? There's a brand new smart sex toy for you. The Fleshlight Launch is billed as a “fully automated male masturbator" and is designed for use with your favorite Fleshlight. Not to be confused with the LaunchPAD iPad case, this new standalone device was unveiled at SXSW on Saturday. Basically … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas' is a haunting short story that'll stick with you for years

Wednesday 15 March 16:36:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou don't need a write a long novel to create a story that will stick with you for years. Or at least that's the case with Ursula Le Guin's short story "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas." In a only four short pages, Ursula Le Guin has crafted an iconic short story that is as haunting as it is brief. … [Link]

Mashable » Footage of a door slamming shut on its own is really creeping people out

Wednesday 15 March 16:24:54 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBesides your own eyes, the internet is the absolute best place to find evidence of ghosts. With all the proof that's out there, what more could we need to believe? SEE ALSO: Turkeys ritualistically circling a dead cat is as beautiful as it is frightening Well, another creepy video has surfaced of a hydrant door allegedly opening and slamming shut by … [Link]

Mashable » Former Spice Girl goes undercover at airport, hilariously pranks passengers

Wednesday 15 March 16:22:09 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It's not every day you get to dance with one of the Spice Girls at an airport check-in. For Red Nose Day 2017, British Airways teamed up with former Spice Girl Emma Bunton (a.k.a. Baby Spice) to prank passengers at London's Heathrow Airport. SEE ALSO: Watch the Spice Girls shut down a TV host defending blackface in this brilliant 1997 … [Link]

Mashable » 6 classic Disney NES games are getting HD remakes for PC, PS4 and Xbox

Wednesday 15 March 16:21:13 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Nintendo Entertainment System-era games based on beloved Disney cartoons are set to be remastered in HD and bundled into a $20 collection for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Darkwing Duck, TaleSpin, DuckTales and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (plus sequels for the latter two) will be re-released on April 18 as an all-in-one package: The Disney Afternoon Collection. All … [Link]

Mashable » This guy is crowdfunding to send politicians a spine

Wednesday 15 March 16:14:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThink your politicians are spineless? That they should grow a backbone?  Well, now you can quite literally send them one. Nothing is holding you back.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's tweet about Snoop Dogg may be his weirdest 140 characters so far Cameron Scott calculated that it would cost £18,867 ($23,050) to send a £57 model of the human spine to each … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran is set to make a tour stop in Westeros

Wednesday 15 March 16:12:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGame of Thrones executive producers announced singer Ed Sheeran will make a guest appearance in the upcoming season of the HBO hit show. Read more…More about Arya Stark, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Season 7, and Maisie Williams [Link]

Mashable » Unreal: Blizzard crushes Northeast with up to 42 inches of snow

Wednesday 15 March 16:11:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe blizzard of 2017 may have embarrassed New York weather forecasters by turning a much-hyped blizzard into a dreaded wintry mix, but elsewhere, it lived up to its full potential — and then some.  The storm dumped at least 20 inches of snow in 8 states, with a maximum snowfall of 42 inches recorded in West Winfield, New York, which is … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Found Guilty of Russian Price-Fixing

Wednesday 15 March 16:02:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a BBC report: Russia's competition watchdog has found that Apple fixed the prices of certain iPhone models sold in the country. The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (Fas) said that Apple's local subsidiary told 16 retailers to maintain the recommended prices of phones in the iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 families. Non-compliance with the pricing guidelines may have … [Link]

Mashable » After player's cardiac arrest at 'Smash Bros.' tournament, community raises thousands for hospital bills

Wednesday 15 March 16:01:54 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe competitive Super Smash Bros. community is coming together to help out one of their own after a player went into cardiac arrest at a tournament in February. Player Nicholas "Ministry" McGuire went into cardiac arrest during the BEAST 7 Smash tournament in Sweden in February after an artificial valve in his heart stopped working. Since being rushed to the hospital … [Link]

Mashable » Google Family Link is a good start for parental controls, but here's what needs work

Wednesday 15 March 16:00:08 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle’s got a new tool for parents: Family Link, a way for them to keep tabs on what their kids are doing on their devices, especially for those younger than 13. It has a good framework of parental controls, but some of the tools lack much-needed detail. Still, most parents will enjoy is the way it enables you to remotely manage … [Link]

Mashable » Google opens up to kids under 13 with Family Link

Wednesday 15 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle has its eye on your kids. The tech giant is opening up its many online services to kids under 13 with a new tool called Family Link: an app that lets parents carefully manage the content on their kids' devices. It marks one of the first attempts by a major tech company to directly address the reality of kids using … [Link]

Mashable » You'll soon be able to just yell at your Roomba to clean your filthy home

Wednesday 15 March 15:58:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe connected home is finally starting to come together harmoniously, and it's all thanks to Amazon's Alexa. iRobot announced it'll add Alexa voice commands to its Roomba 900 series robot vacuums for U.S customers in Q2 of this year. For you lazy ones out there, that means you won't even need to press any buttons or open any apps to clean … [Link]

Mashable » The 5 second rule might not be that gross after all, scientists say

Wednesday 15 March 15:58:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLet’s be honest, we've all picked up a piece of food from the floor after dropping it and eaten it. But, the jury has long been out about the safety of the "five second rule," which states that if you pick food up quickly enough, it's still edible and will do you no harm. SEE ALSO: Beards may not be that … [Link]

Popular Science » How to build a steam-powered cannon invented by Da Vinci

Wednesday 15 March 15:51:00 UTC 2017

Da Vinci’s Architronito DIY A less deadly version of the Architronito Build a DIY version of Leonardo da Vinci's steam-powered cannon invention, the Architronito… [Link]

Mashable » A major study just validated the iPhone's potential for medical research

Wednesday 15 March 15:45:33 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOver the past two weeks, the scientific journals Nature and Nature Biotechnology published innovative studies about asthma, melanoma and Parkinson's disease. But all three had something more in common than their publisher: the iPhone.  More and more hospitals are using — and studying — the iPhone as an integral medical tool. Often through Apple's ResearchKit framework, which lets novice developers easily … [Link]

Mashable » Everybody gather 'round and name this taxidermied rat

Wednesday 15 March 15:35:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHere’s something: The District of Bonnyville in Alberta, Canada is holding a contest to name a taxidermied rat. Is Bonnyville's other name Pawnee, Indiana? We don't know for sure, but maybe. The district posted the contest to their Facebook page, along with a picture of the unnamed rat. "Agriculture and Waste Services has added this little guy — a Norway rat … [Link]

Popular Science » Tasmania's gorgeous, glowing water is a sign of something sinister

Wednesday 15 March 15:31:41 UTC 2017

bioluminescence belgium Environment This luminous display means that changes are afoot Tasmania’s glowing waters are gorgeous signal that the oceanic ecosystem is disturbed. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Russian spies blamed for massive Yahoo! hack

Wednesday 15 March 15:25:08 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUPDATED (12:05 p.m. ET): Updated to include statement from Yahoo! on indictments. Another major hack, another Russian spy story.  This time the focus is on the massive 2014 hack of Yahoo! that resulted in the collection of information about 500 million usersAccording to the Washington Post, Russian intelligence members hired two hackers to help them with the Yahoo! dirty work.  On … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrities help give a voice to Syrian children affected by civil war

Wednesday 15 March 15:21:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Syrian war has been raging since 2011, and while millions have fled the country over the past six years, there are still many being impacted on the ground — particularly children.  In an effort to rally support for children caught in the conflict, a host of celebrities join War Child UK, an organization whose aim is to protect and educate … [Link]

Mashable » Gathering 900 collectibles in 'Zelda' gets you a pile of literal sh*t

Wednesday 15 March 15:20:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHave you managed to find any of the Korok Seeds in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Did you know: there are 900 of them to collect? There's a reward if you manage to find every single one of them. A golden surprise to acknowledge all the work you put into locating one of the largest collectible challenges ever … [Link]

Slashdot » Many Smartphone Owners Don't Take Steps To Secure Their Devices

Wednesday 15 March 15:20:00 UTC 2017

From Pew Research's new report: More than a quarter (28%) of smartphone owners say they do not use a screen lock or other security features to access their phone. And while a majority of smartphone users say they have updated their phone's apps or operating system, about 40% say they only update when it's convenient for them. Meanwhile, some users … [Link]

Mashable » Just a priest, rabbi and atheist smoking weed together

Wednesday 15 March 15:13:32 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Smoking cannabis can open your mind, as well as your stomach. Cut Video is well known on the internet for its weed videos. Thanks to the great state of Washington, the production company can legally produce videos of different people smoking pot together, and their interactions, reactions and conversations that follow under its effects.  This time, Cut Video got together … [Link]

Mashable » Will Smith looks fly even while jumping off a bridge

Wednesday 15 March 15:11:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookActor Will Smith finally fulfilled a 20-year-long dream of bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge in Zimbabwe. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Celebrities [Link]

Mashable » Dolly Parton's Wildfire Relief fund is helping close to 1,000 families

Wednesday 15 March 15:09:33 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDolly Parton is one of those beautiful humans who just gets better with age. Last November, wildfires damaged thousands of homes in the Great Smokey Mountains region of Tennessee. Parton's "My People Fund" has since issued monthly checks to 921 people, The Knoxville News Sentinel recently reported. SEE ALSO: That 'paid protester' is actually your mom, and she's taking over Facebook … [Link]

Mashable » 10 Disney animals we would totally date

Wednesday 15 March 15:07:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs far as actual beasts go, Disney's new Beast makes for surprisingly good boyfriend material. Once you've fully given yourself over to Stockholm Syndrome, you'll find a well-read prince who loves to party and is also sometimes secretly Dan Stevens. But he's not the only Disney creature we'd like to take for a twirl around the ballroom. He's not even in … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers won't let Rep. Steve King get away with his 'Babies' tweet

Wednesday 15 March 14:57:33 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Representative Steve King’s recently tweeted, “We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.” Per usual, Seth Meyers wasn't letting this comment slide. In his segment "Couple Things," he breaks down the tweet and takes jabs at King stating,  In the end, Meyers begrudgingly gives King the benefit of the doubt, citing the comment as a "typo." As always, Meyer's … [Link]

Popular Science » Passwords suck, but lip-reading computers won't save us

Wednesday 15 March 14:46:08 UTC 2017

Technology Although biometrics are slowly helping A researcher at Hong Kong Baptist University has proposed using lip movement to augment passwords. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Prince William's dad dancing is the internet's latest obsession

Wednesday 15 March 14:46:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s not often we see members of the royal family really letting their hair down. Typically, the only time they're seen in public is during big events and ceremonies, where they're dressed formally and conducting themselves in a serious, regal fashion. Behind all that formality, though, there's apparently a wild side just waiting to be unleashed. SEE ALSO: Small child meets … [Link]

Mashable » One woman really wanted to play every part in 'Beauty and the Beast,' so she made it happen

Wednesday 15 March 14:45:25 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe highly anticipated Beauty and the Beast live action remake opens in theaters March 17, and everyone is super excited to relive the magic. SEE ALSO: Ewan McGregor shuts down homophobes who have a problem with 'Beauty and the Beast' Not as excited as perhaps Reddit user Bshuller, who took the time to brilliantly photoshop her face onto every character in … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon makes it easier to order from your favorite restaurant through Alexa

Wednesday 15 March 14:41:33 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs if food delivery wasn't lazy enough. Amazon announced a new partnership with Grubhub on Wednesday that will let users order a meal by simply talking to any device outfitted with digital assistant Alexa. The feature is limited to delivery orders a customer has made in the past; it won't work if you're trying a restaurant or menu item for the … [Link]

Slashdot » Justice Department Charging Russian Spies and Criminal Hackers in Yahoo Intrusion

Wednesday 15 March 14:40:00 UTC 2017

The Justice Department is set to announce Wednesday, reports the Washington Post, the indictments of two Russian spies and two criminal hackers in connection with the heist of 500 million Yahoo user accounts in 2014, marking the first U.S. criminal cyber charges ever against Russian government officials (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source). From the report: The … [Link]

Mashable » 'Get Out' star responds to Samuel L. Jackson: 'I resent that I have to prove I'm black'

Wednesday 15 March 14:31:08 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookActor Daniel Kaluuya is a bit confused and upset after Samuel L. Jackson's criticism about his latest role in Jordan Peele's comedy-horror film, Get Out. Jackson and The National Review's Armond White made their comments shortly after the film received a coveted 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with over 100 reviews. The film, which delved deep into liberal racism, is now at … [Link]

Popular Science » Doctors unite to say climate change is making us sick

Wednesday 15 March 14:30:00 UTC 2017

medical doctor coat Health Our health is on the line Medical associations officially unite to address health issues associated with climate change. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Pixar visits the Land of the Dead in first 'Coco' teaser trailer

Wednesday 15 March 14:20:23 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Coco has got Pixar strumming a new tune. While not a musical per se, the animation studio's next feature film does take music as its focus, telling the story of a young boy, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), who dreams of following in the footsteps of his idol, singer Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). SEE ALSO: Mind-blowing video shows how all … [Link]

Popular Science » Great news: Some bed bugs are really good at climbing

Wednesday 15 March 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Bed bug on a bat Science Regular traps can’t hold them How effective are bed bug traps? When it comes to these bugs—not very. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Pop-up marketplace curates all the things you’re #InSearchOf at SXSW

Wednesday 15 March 13:56:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you’re searching for the hippest music, shopping and atmosphere at SXSW – and hey, isn’t that everyone – look no further than this pop-up on Rainey Street.    Now that the Interactive part of the festival is over, it’s time to amp things up a bit as SXSW’s music just gets going.    Kick things off at the In Search … [Link]

Mashable » Supportive little girl makes the chore of shoveling snow actually worth it

Wednesday 15 March 13:53:17 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Snowstorm is synonymous with hassle. Getting around, on foot or by vehicle, is difficult and dangerous. It's freezing. Oh, and don't forget about all that snow you have to shovel before you can get anywhere. Those who have never experienced shoveling snow should feel blessed, because it's tough and thankless work, every bit as miserable as you may imagine it … [Link]

Mashable » Boyfriend designs perfect tool to make taking a bath actually pleasant

Wednesday 15 March 13:49:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookForget the hype. Taking a bath can be a deeply traumatic experience, especially if you're actually trying to enjoy having one. Reddit user's canipetyourdog21's boyfriend recently designed a shelf that makes taking a bath genuinely pleasurable. Who knew that such a thing was possible? SEE ALSO: Printable gender-inclusive bathroom signs you can put up anywhere that needs it The shelf, which … [Link]

Popular Science » Antibiotic overuse might be bad for bees

Wednesday 15 March 13:32:22 UTC 2017

bees, some with pink dots on their backs Animals Too much of a good thing Bees have gut microbiomes very similar to our own—and antibiotics might not always help them heal. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Two congressmen livestreaming their blizzard-forced road trip is the buddy movie 2017 needed

Wednesday 15 March 13:30:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt sounds like a movie, really.  Two congressmen, one Republican and one Democrat, stranded in Texas by the big East Coast blizzard, have to make it back to D.C. in time for voting … and there's only one thing that can get them there in time: ROAD TRIP! SEE ALSO: Congress doesn't like Trump's deleted tweets (and it's not because of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Feud' star Jessica Lange on the ways Hollywood is still failing women

Wednesday 15 March 13:24:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJessica Lange knows very well that sometimes even an Oscar-winning actress has to reinvent herself. And perhaps that, more than possession of the gold trophy itself, is the key attribute she shares with Joan Crawford. Lange, of course, plays Crawford in the FX limited series Feud: Bette and Joan, the latest in her acclaimed series of collaborations with writer-producer-director Ryan Murphy. … [Link]

Mashable » Why you saw swastikas appearing on Twitter accounts everywhere

Wednesday 15 March 13:01:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThousands of Twitter accounts — including major verified ones like Duke University, Reuters Japan, BBC America, Forbes Magazine and Amnesty International — have been compromised with a swastika and a message in Turkish supporting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  SEE ALSO: Twitter's backend is breaking under Trump's tweets The compromised accounts were under attack likely through their use of Twitter Counter, a … [Link]

Mashable » 'This Is Us' bosses promise less tears and more laughs in Season 2

Wednesday 15 March 13:00:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis Is Us left us with more questions than answers in its emotional Season 1 finale — we still don't know how or when Jack dies, or why Kate blames herself for her dad's fate — but the stars and executive producers were on hand in Hollywood Tuesday night to give us some hints about what to expect in Season 2.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacking Victim Can't Sue Foreign Government For Hacking Him On US Soil, Says Court

Wednesday 15 March 13:00:00 UTC 2017

According to Motherboard, a court of appeals in Washington D.C. ruled that an American citizen can't sue the Ethiopian government for hacking into his computer and monitoring him with spyware. "The decision on Tuesday is a blow to anti-surveillance and digital rights activists who were hoping to establish an important precedent in a widely documented case of illegitimate government-sponsored hacking." … [Link]

Mashable » St. Patrick's Day expectations vs. reality

Wednesday 15 March 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEvery year on March 17, when the lions are hopefully growing weary and the lambs are getting ready for their debut, we come together as a society to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, a long-standing religious and culturally Irish holiday celebrating the Feast of Saint Patrick.  It wouldn't be a cultural holiday if we didn't America it up by consuming excessive amounts … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know about Cara Delevingne's new coming-of-age novel

Wednesday 15 March 12:59:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCara Delevingne clearly knows how to multi-task. As well as modelling, designing fashion collections and appearing in films, Delevingne has also somehow found the time to write — and soon publish — a whole damn novel. SEE ALSO: Cara Delevingne isn't happy about the idea of a Facebook 'Dislike' button The British model took to social media on Tuesday afternoon to … [Link]

Mashable » A British store is launching cafes where people can chat about mental health

Wednesday 15 March 12:39:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFinding somewhere safe to talk about your mental health without judgement can be toughBut, comedian Ruby Wax is trying to do something about that. Wax has teamed up with Marks & Spencer to launch "talk-in" sessions where people can share their thoughts in a safe, anonymous environment."Frazzled Cafe" meetings will be hosted fortnightly at M&S Cafes after hours and led by … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Australia to ban unvaccinated children from preschool

Wednesday 15 March 12:39:00 UTC 2017

The government wants 95 per cent of Australian children vaccinated – a level that would stop infectious diseases spreading and protect those who can’t be vaccinated [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert accuses scrambling Paul Ryan of 'folding like a Trump casino'

Wednesday 15 March 12:28:31 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It hasn't been a good week for Speaker of House Paul Ryan, to put it nicely. Stephen Colbert went after the Speaker and his ACA alternative in a long six minute monologue on 'The Late Show' last night. He particularly mocked a recording obtained by Breitbart where Ryan claimed that he would no longer defend Donald Trump.  "By in the … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden attempting an NCAA bracket is so hilariously British

Wednesday 15 March 12:25:15 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook If ever you needed proof that British people are totally and utterly clueless when it comes to American sports, just watch James Corden attempting an NCAA bracket. "There's too many teams, is the first thing I'd say," says Corden at the start of the clip. "Why is there Florida State and Florida Gulf Coast?" SEE ALSO: James Corden brutally tears … [Link]

Mashable » British government warns staff to stop posting negative tweets about Donald Trump

Wednesday 15 March 12:15:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Home Office has made it clear that it doesn't want its staff to post negative tweets about Donald Trump.  In an email sent to the staff working at the department's digital data and technology unit, the Home Office warned staff to "avoid commenting on politically controversial issues" in general and "giving personal opinions about the organisation." SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The most believable video game sidekick is a giant flying cat

Wednesday 15 March 11:52:00 UTC 2017

It takes a lot of effort to build a rapport with Trico, The Last Guardian’s in-game companion. But that’s exactly why players keep coming back to him [Link]

Mashable » Only those with dirty minds will appreciate this Ed Sheeran hashtag

Wednesday 15 March 11:46:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere’s nothing unusual about seeing Ed Sheeran trending on social media, especially not at the moment. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran's 'Divide' has a billion YouTube views less than a week after its release But the hashtag that people woke up to Wednesday morning — #sheeranalbumparty — has raised a fair few eyebrows on Twitter. #LOLathon #sheeranalbumparty is no1 else reading this … [Link]

Popular Science » Why preserving wild spaces is important to agriculture

Wednesday 15 March 11:30:00 UTC 2017

an old farm Environment It acts as a buffer for our ignorance The following is an excerpt from Never Out of Season by Rob Dunn. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump's tweet about Snoop Dogg may be his weirdest 140 characters so far

Wednesday 15 March 11:29:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWell, it's safe to say that Donald Trump didn't like that Snoop Dogg video. The U.S. president woke up quite early, as always, and tweeted his fury at the rapper:  Can you imagine what the outcry would be if @SnoopDogg, failing career and all, had aimed and fired the gun at President Obama? Jail time! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Juniper QFX10000 Series – $25.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Wednesday 15 March 11:26:51 UTC 2017

Get "Juniper QFX10000 Series" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-03-16 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Volvo's Tesla killer to arrive in 2019 with a 250-mile range

Wednesday 15 March 11:12:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookVolvo is building an electric vehicle, and, somewhat surprisingly, it's not going to cost a ton of money.  According to Automotive News, Lex Kerssemakers, CEO of the luxury car maker's USA arm, told journalists at the Geneva auto show that the company aims to launch the car in 2019 with a $35,000 – $40,000 price.  SEE ALSO: Uber announced a big … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' fans rejoice: The reboot (finally) has a date

Wednesday 15 March 10:57:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOne of the most beloved Indian TV shows of all time is ready to make a comeback — and we finally know when. SEE ALSO: A new wave of Indian web series is narrating women's stories with refreshing honesty The much-anticipated reboot of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, an Indian sitcom that originally aired in 2004, will go into production later this month … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Hamill brutally shuts down Trump staffer in 1 tweet

Wednesday 15 March 10:40:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf there's one person you should never, ever mess with, it's Luke Skywalker. SEE ALSO: Mark Hamill turns Trump's Meryl Streep tweets into a psychotic Joker monologue On Tuesday, journalist Andrew Kaczynski shared a tweet from Department of Education employee Kevin Eck that was posted last November. Education Dept. employee Kevin Eck (@kevxindy) was apparently not a @HamillHimself fanpic.twitter.com/zET8bASHFE — andrew … [Link]

Mashable » New version of Chrome is much easier on your laptop's battery

Wednesday 15 March 10:20:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf there's one complaint about Chrome that keeps popping up lately, it's that Google's web browser — once a lightweight alternative to the much slower Internet Explorer and Firefox — is a resources hog.  Now, Google has partly addressed that issue by throttling background tabs so that they don't use a lot of CPU time, thus saving power.  SEE ALSO: Samsung's … [Link]

Mashable » What really happens to your brain when you snuggle up with your lover

Wednesday 15 March 10:15:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Why we fall in and out of love has a lot to do with what being intimate does to our brains. To decode the ooey-gooey — and sometimes upsetting — effects of love, Mashable partnered with Bravo Media on a digital series called Love U. In this episode, Dr. Roshini Raj explains the science behind cuddling. Read more… More about … [Link]

Mashable » Mermaid toast is very pretty to look at, but it's no fad… yet

Wednesday 15 March 10:12:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookToast isn't something that inspires much excitement, but adding colour seems like a sure way to make it more photogenic.  Add the word mermaid, and you might just have a nice sounding idea. Too late if you thought of mermaid toast just then, because it's a foodstuff that's already getting plenty of love on Instagram. SEE ALSO: Unicorn lattes exist and … [Link]

Slashdot » Parenthood Can Help You Live Longer In Older Age, Research Suggests

Wednesday 15 March 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Parenthood could boost your chances of living longer in your later years, according researchers who believe the effect could be down to children helping with care and support. While previous research has shown that adults with children live longer than those without, the new study unpicks how the effect plays out … [Link]

Mashable » Yup, the pen trumps keyboards when it comes to learning

Wednesday 15 March 9:42:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIs the pen mightier than the keyboard? Yes, according to two Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) scientists, who say that using a pen triggers the brain in a way that makes it more ready to learn.  SEE ALSO: Has Technology Killed Cursive Handwriting? During a two-month-long research project, neuropsychologists Audrey van der Meer and Ruud van der Weel studied … [Link]

Slashdot » Hundreds of Verified Twitter Accounts Compromised, Post Swastikas, Pro-Erdogan Content

Wednesday 15 March 9:21:00 UTC 2017

From a report on Bloomberg: At least 25 verified international Twitter accounts (Editor's note: other outlets are saying the number is in hundreds) have posted content supporting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his feud with Germany and the Netherlands, with hashtags reading, in Turkish, "NaziGermany" and "NaziHolland." The accounts that were hacked include international news organizations such as the … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of David Bowie stamps quite literally fell to earth from the sky

Wednesday 15 March 8:55:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDavid Bowie was The Man Who Fell to Earth and now he has quite literally just done that, in the most peculiar way.   SEE ALSO: David Bowie swept all 5 posthumous Grammy nominations for 'Blackstar' In homage to the late singer, who died in January 2016, Royal Mail has launched special 10-stamp sets into the sky.  The stamps feature images … [Link]

Mashable » Tourist-friendly Indonesian city bans all ride-sharing services, including Uber

Wednesday 15 March 7:21:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRide-hailing services might soon be a thing of the past in one Indonesian city. Tourist-friendly Yogyakarta said all ride-hailing services including Uber, Grab, Go-Jek and Go-Car would soon be banned across the city. SEE ALSO: Indonesia's largest fleet of taxis teams up to beat ride-hailing apps The ban is expected to kick in as soon as this week. "The regulation is … [Link]

Mashable » Uber wants to wean drivers off Google Maps and on to their new system

Wednesday 15 March 7:06:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUber has been weathering quite a storm lately, but the ride hailing company wants to remind you: It also builds technology, and not just sexism scandals. On Wednesday, Travis Kalanick's beleaguered startup officially launched a new navigation system for its drivers. Features include lane guidance, next turn previews and real-time traffic information. It's also introduced a night-time look to make the … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Convert Biomass To Hydrogen Using Sunlight

Wednesday 15 March 7:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter omaha393 writes: Cambridge chemists have developed a new catalytic approach capable of converting biomass into hydrogen gas using only sunlight as an energy source. The method converts lignocellulose, one of Earth's most abundant biomaterials, into hydrogen gas and organic byproducts when in a basic water and in the presence of the cadmium sulfide/oxide nanoparticle catalysts. The new method, … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps can now take you deep inside this fiery volcano

Wednesday 15 March 6:43:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle Maps is like our digital third eye, allowing us to see practically every swath of the Earth's surface. Now the mapping tool can take us underground, into the fiery depths of a volcano. As of Wednesday, Google's Street View lets users explore one of the world's largest boiling lava lakes. Just track down the Marum crater on the Vanuatuan island … [Link]

Mashable » Asian ride-hailing firm Grab opens 2 more R&D centers in India, Vietnam

Wednesday 15 March 6:36:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGrab is entering India, though not the way some of us had expected.  The Southeast Asian ride-hailing service said on Wednesday it's opening two new R&D centers, one in Bangalore, India, and the other one in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as the company further ramps up its engineering efforts. SEE ALSO: The mechanism behind booking a ride on your phone … [Link]

Mashable » Talks of a 'Matrix' reboot are sending Twitter into a spiral of despair

Wednesday 15 March 6:13:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEven on the day that saw the (slow) release of Trump's tax returns, reports of a reboot of The Matrix didn't slip under the radar. Far from it. After all, who in their right mind would consider remaking one of the most iconic films of the last 20 years? It isn't that old, for one.  People around the world are using … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber does a mean impression of Jonah from 'Summer Heights High'

Wednesday 15 March 3:44:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLike many celebrities who've passed through Australia, Justin Bieber has been hounded by paparazzi. Bieber tried to get away from it all by staying on the private Makepeace Island, located in Queensland. But it wasn't far enough.  Luckily, the ennui-filled pop star knows how to make light of a crappy situation — just do impressions of well-loved Australian TV characters. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Warner Bros. is reloading 'The Matrix'

Wednesday 15 March 3:41:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWarner Bros. is plugging back into The Matrix. The studio is in the early stages of development on a reboot of the 1999 sci-fi movie, despite the fact that few fans have been clamoring for one since The Matrix Revolutions hit theaters in 2003. Zak Penn (Ready Player One) is in talks to write, and Michael B. Jordan is reportedly being … [Link]

Slashdot » Kickstarter Campaign Aims To Add a Full Android Device To the Back of Your iPhone

Wednesday 15 March 3:30:00 UTC 2017

A new Kickstarter campaign aims to expand the iPhone's functionality with its "Eye Smart iPhone Case," which features a fully functional Android device built into the case itself. The campaign was launched on March 1 and has already raised over $100,000. Mac Rumors reports: An always-on 5-inch AMOLED display is built into the case, which runs the Android 7.1 Nougat … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how (and why) you should fax your local politicians about Trump

Wednesday 15 March 3:24:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGot five minutes to send a few texts? If so, you could get in contact with your senator or congressperson — by fax.  A new service called Resistbot, which launched on Wednesday, allows Americans to send faxes to the politicians who represent them, all just by texting "Resist" to 504-09, Recode reports.  One of the service's creators is Jason Putorti, a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fiddler crab’s drumming shows off the size of its home

Wednesday 15 March 2:23:36 UTC 2017

Male fiddler crabs famously wave and drum their claws – but why? It seems the drumming is a sign to females of how big their bodies and burrow are [Link]

New Scientist – News » Plants have evolved a taste for sand that deters hungry insects

Wednesday 15 March 2:23:35 UTC 2017

A mouthful of sand is no fun – and plants seem to know it. Some have evolved to take up silicon and make themselves less tasty for insects [Link]

Mashable » NBA star has priceless reaction to guy who wants him to sign a toaster

Wednesday 15 March 2:23:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKlay Thompson can really light it up, so I guess this is kind of perfect?  In any event, the internet loved it.  SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media powerhouse Thompson, a high-scoring star for the Golden State Warriors, was presented with a rather unique item at his recent autograph-signing session. That item: a Warriors toaster.  Here's … [Link]

Mashable » Here's another thing to worry about: Getting burnt by exploding headphones

Wednesday 15 March 2:22:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs if flying weren't stressful enough. A passenger warning has been issued after a woman's headphone batteries appear to have exploded on a flight from Beijing to Melbourne. SEE ALSO: The father of the lithium-ion battery has a new design that's 3 times better In quotes supplied by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), the unnamed woman described how she was … [Link]

Mashable » Rachel Maddow infuriates the internet with her leisurely Trump tax return reveal

Wednesday 15 March 2:21:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt took 22 minutes for Rachel Maddow to reveal the details about Donald Trump's taxes that she promised before her nightly cable news show. For an eagerly watching internet, it felt like waiting an eternity, with very little payoff.  SEE ALSO: Rachel Maddow promises Trump tax returns, and the internet goes wild with reaction GIFs As MSNBC's Maddow went on and … [Link]

Mashable » Laziest seal ever hitches a ship ride into harbour

Wednesday 15 March 2:11:35 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook You know those times when you're too lazy to walk, and take the bus instead? This seal might just be your spirit animal. This little puppy of the sea was captured hitching a ride on the front of an unnamed ship that was heading into Melbourne, Australia on Monday morning, lying flat as a pancake along the vessel's bulbous bow. … [Link]

Mashable » Apple could kill almost 200,000 apps with iOS 11

Wednesday 15 March 2:06:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf the coming app-pocalypse is real, then nearly 200,000 apps aren't long for this world.  A whopping 187,000 apps could die with iOS 11, according to new research from app analytics company Sensor Tower.  A quick refresher: After years of encouraging developers to update older apps to make them compatible with the 64-bit processors that debuted with the iPhone 5S, it … [Link]

Slashdot » West African Village Weighs Using Genetically Modified Mosquitoes In Malaria Fight

Wednesday 15 March 2:05:00 UTC 2017

New submitter omaha393 writes: A public engagement campaign is underway in the hopes of convincing Burkina Faso residents to allow the release of genetically modified mosquitoes to combat deadly mosquito-borne pathogens. GM mosquitoes rely on a technology called "gene drives." Different gene drives offer different solutions, typically leading to subsequent broods being sterile, predominantly male, resistant to infection or nonviable … [Link]

Mashable » 'This Is Us' season finale pulls off the show's cruelest twist yet

Wednesday 15 March 2:00:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe season finale of This Is Us is a mashup of How I Met Your Mother and Scenes from a Marriage. Save for a few scenes near the conclusion, the episode is devoted to Jack and Rebecca, flashing back to the days just before they met and then to the night of Rebecca’s first touring gig with Ben’s band, which goes … [Link]

Mashable » Hey law students: Want a job? Well, you better learn to code.

Wednesday 15 March 1:31:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSo you got into law school? Congratulations, it's time to start thinking like an engineer. Universities around the world are introducing classes that train students in the use of legal software, assisting with anything from contract creation to legal research. But are students simply training the algorithms that will take their jobs? It's increasingly clear automation won't only affect manufacturingA 2015 … [Link]

Slashdot » Most People Would Give Lab-Grown Meat a Try, New Survey Reveals

Wednesday 15 March 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Clive Phillips and Matti Wilks report via ScienceAlert: In a recent survey, published this month in PLOS One, we investigated the views of people in the United States, a country with one of the largest appetites for meat and an equally large appetite for adopting new technologies. A total of 673 people responded to the survey, done online via Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » Adele is lurking us all from a secret Twitter account where she's free to 'drunk tweet'

Wednesday 15 March 0:52:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHello. It's me. I'm stalking people and drunk tweeting all up in your Twitter feed.  Yes, Adele has reportedly fessed up to the fact that she runs her own top-secret Twitter profile, after her management team banned her from "drunk tweeting" on the official Adele account. Have you ever heard of anything so quintessentially Adele?  Well, if you've been following her … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Is Using In-App Podcasts To Dissuade Seattle Drivers From Unionizing

Wednesday 15 March 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Uber doesn't like unionization, like many corporations. In January, the company sued the city of Seattle to challenge the city's authority to implement a law that would allow ride-share drivers to unionize. The Verge is reporting today that the company has been using in-app podcasts to dissuade their Seattle drivers from unionizing by explaining, in their view, how the city's … [Link]

Mashable » In case eggplants are too subtle, Grindr releases more, um, expressive emoji

Wednesday 15 March 0:38:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSubtlety is so last year. Sometimes you just want to be more, well, specific. After all, what's a late-night booty call without the explicit promise of feasting on some eggplant? Gay dating app Grindr understands this all too perfectly, and this week released its own set of custom emoji designed to slide comfortably right into that naughty place in your texting … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram captures stunning electric blue 'sea sparkle' phenomenon

Wednesday 15 March 0:32:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat sorcery is this?  Preservation Bay on Tasmania's north-west coast glowed bright shades of blue over the weekend, and Instagram in particular, was not disappointed. The effect was thanks to a bloom of bioluminescent algae, making it look otherworldly to say the least. SEE ALSO: This hair dye changes color based on your environment "It was very interesting watching this iridescent … [Link]

Mashable » Senator slams military leaders over Facebook pornography scandal

Wednesday 15 March 0:31:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSen. Kirsten Gillibrand blasted military leaders on Tuesday over a pornography scandal involving thousands of marines sharing nude photos — some of active servicemembers and veterans — in a private Facebook group.  "Who has been held responsible? Have you actually investigated and found guilty anybody?" she asked leaders of the Navy and Marines at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. "Where's … [Link]

Mashable » Rachel Maddow promises Trump tax returns, and the internet goes wild with reaction GIFs

Wednesday 15 March 0:29:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTrump’s long-held assertion that no-one cares about his tax returns was slammed yet again Tuesday night, when the internet went wild in response to one reporter teasing a big IRS-shaped revelation. SEE ALSO: 'Rumps Against Trump' sees protesters bare their butts outside Trump Tower "Breaking; We've got Trump tax returns," MSNBC host Rachel Maddow tweeted at 7:30 p.m. ET, promising more … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome 57 Limits Background Tabs Usage To 1% Per CPU Core

Wednesday 15 March 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BleepingComputer: Starting with Chrome 57, released last week, Google has put a muzzle on the amount of resources background tabs can use. According to Google engineers, Chrome 57 will temporarily delay a background tab's JavaScript timers if that tab is using more than 1% of a CPU core. Further, all background timers are … [Link]

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