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.

Slashdot » Facial Recognition Database Used By FBI Is Out of Control, House Committee Hears

Monday 27 March 23:30:00 UTC 2017

The House oversight committee claims the FBI's facial recognition database is out of control, noting that "no federal law controls this technology" and "no court decision limits it." At last week's House oversight committee hearing, politicians and privacy campaigners presented several "damning facts" about the databases. "About 80% of photos in the FBI's network are non-criminal entries, including pictures from … [Link]

Mashable » Miles Teller is the latest movie star to join an Amazon show

Monday 27 March 23:02:39 UTC 2017

Miles Teller is headed to the small screen. The Whiplash actor has landed the lead role in Amazon's drama series Too Old to Die Young, Mashable has confirmed. The show, from Nicolas Winding Refn (Neon Demon), explores the criminal underbelly of Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: Netflix and Amazon finally win Oscars Teller will play a police officer entangled in the world … [Link]

Mashable » Definitely don't follow these DIY steps to give your red iPhone 7 a black front

Monday 27 March 22:57:56 UTC 2017

Sometimes fashion just trumps function.  If that means cracking open your brand new red iPhone 7, voiding the warranty and potentially breaking it? Then so be it.  Because when it comes to replacing the white front on a red iPhone 7 with the much-cooler black bezel from a different phone there's really not that much of a choice. That black-widow style … [Link]

Mashable » He created Android and left Google. Now he's taking on the iPhone.

Monday 27 March 22:54:10 UTC 2017

More than a decade after Andy Rubin sold his Android mobile operating system to Google, he's back in the mobile phone game.  SEE ALSO: A new update will finally kill the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 once and for all On Monday he posted a tweet with a sneak peek at the upcoming phone from his new company, Essential. In the super … [Link]

Slashdot » Prominent Drupal, PHP Developer Kicked From the Drupal Project Over Unconventional Sex Life

Monday 27 March 22:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: Last week the Drupal community erupted in anger after its leader, Dries Buytaert, asked Larry Garfield, a prominent Drupal contributor and long-time member of the Drupal and PHP communities, "to leave the Drupal project." Buytaert claims he did this "because it came to my attention that he holds views that are in opposition with the … [Link]

Mashable » BAD JOB ALERT: Uber wants to hire a head of brand strategy to 'clarify the narrative' of Uber

Monday 27 March 22:36:20 UTC 2017

Looks like Uber needs some help.  Business Insider's Biz Carson uncovered Monday a new job opening at Uber, the ride-hailing company currently under intense public scrutiny in the wake of a series of ongoing public relations and human resources scandals. So what's the latest hire? If you guessed "Chief Public Perception Janitor," well, close enough: The company's now looking for a … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla rival continues to be a bad Tesla rival

Monday 27 March 22:30:08 UTC 2017

Faraday Future's had a hard time getting its Tesla rival on the road. This isn't going to help.  The electric vehicle company halted talks with the government of Vallejo, California, on Friday to build a second factory there, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.  SEE ALSO: Does This New Electric Bike Get Your Wheels Turning? Faraday's plan now is to focus … [Link]

Mashable » Fitbit's Alta HR gets caught up between fashion and function

Monday 27 March 22:18:12 UTC 2017

Fitness trackers have historically been kind of, well, ugly. That changed last year with the Fitbit Alta, a sleek device that compromised a bit on fitness functionality. The company's back with an upgrade, the Alta HR, which aims to give fashion-savvy workout warriors an appealing device with better features. It contains a version of Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate monitor technology, previously … [Link]

Slashdot » Stylebooks Finally Embrace the Single 'They'

Monday 27 March 22:10:00 UTC 2017

Two major style manuals are now allowing the singular use of "they" in certain circumstances. While this is a victory for common sense, the paths taken are unusual in the evolution of usage. From a report on Columbia Journal Review: Both manuals, the Associated Press Stylebook and the Chicago Manual of Style, emphasize that "they" cannot be used with abandon. … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk wants to merge your brain with computers

Monday 27 March 22:09:13 UTC 2017

As if we needed more proof that Tony Stark, we mean, Lex Luthor, we mean Elon Musk, is really worried about robot overlords. The Tesla and Space X CEO is so worried he wants to figure out a way to keep humans at the top of the proverbial food chain as we enter the age of AI.  Musk just launched Neuralink … [Link]

Mashable » Prepare to get emotional after this teen's 'Up'-themed promposal

Monday 27 March 22:08:47 UTC 2017

God help us: It's promposal season. Though prom is still three months away for most high school seniors, teen Twitter is brimming with extravagant proposals, each more elaborate than the last. I mean, where are all these teens finding jars with roses in them? SEE ALSO: Teen attempts a sweet promposal, things get awkward fast But despite the inherent corniness of … [Link]

Mashable » This fake news simulator is the depressing video game America deserves

Monday 27 March 21:52:42 UTC 2017

It’s something that's come to be reviled, the very thing that may have cost America a presidential election — fake news. And the horrible phenomenon that's been called out by everyone from former President Barack Obama to Apple CEO Tim Cook now has a video game all about it. Yes, you can actually climb inside the minds of real-life humans who … [Link]

Mashable » This is one of the best-ever views of Earth from space

Monday 27 March 21:31:54 UTC 2017

It’s a view that very few people will ever get to see firsthand: Legs dangling in free fall above the Earth with nothing but empty space between you and the planet's blue surface 250 miles below.  If you're an astronaut on a spacewalk, however, this vertigo-inducing perspective is something you'll need to get used to, and fast.  SEE ALSO: NASA Space … [Link]

Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor John Goodenough a Question

Monday 27 March 21:30:00 UTC 2017

John B. Goodenough is a solid-state physicist and professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at The University of Texas at Austin. While he is most famous for identifying and developing the lithium-ion battery, which can be found in just about every portable electronic device on the market, he has recently created a new fast charging solid-state battery that looks … [Link]

Mashable » Scathing 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' review is so funny and SO on point

Monday 27 March 21:21:56 UTC 2017

If you've never known the joys of a review from Jason "VideoGameDunkey" Gastrow then we have got a treat for you. In his latest video, Dunkey turns his ire toward Mass Effect: Andromeda. The results are… not pretty. Dunkey eviscerates the game that his YouTube description refers to as "the Battlefield Earth of video games" (OUCH). We didn't like Andromeda … [Link]

Mashable » The internet is very confused by this shirt at the Trump Tower gift shop

Monday 27 March 21:21:24 UTC 2017

We all get what this shirt spotted Monday at the Trump Tower gift shop in New York City is getting at — it's not that complicated. It's a witty diss at the mainstream media that Donald Trump has made clear is a failing pile of garbage and terrible at its job.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's inauguration poster has an embarrassing typo … [Link]

Mashable » 'An alligator ate my golf ball' is an excuse that's only valid in Florida

Monday 27 March 21:15:27 UTC 2017

Florida: you can golf year round, but there's no guarantee your ball will ever get to the green.  Golfer Dan McNamara was playing a round at Rotunda West when he encountered the gator and watched as it ate a player's ball, then receded into the lake according to WPTV5.  It's a reptilian power move if there's ever been one.  The gator … [Link]

Mashable » David Milch is working on 'True Detective' Season 3 and suddenly we're interested again

Monday 27 March 21:14:43 UTC 2017

After a zeitgeist-defining freshman season that arrived smack dab in the middle of the McConaissance, general consensus is that True Detective kind of went off the rails in Season 2, and HBO has yet to greenlight Nic Pizzolatto's buzzy anthology series for Season 3.  But a third outing is inching closer to reality, according to EW, which reports that Emmy-winning writer-producer … [Link]

Mashable » 'Town Hall' is here, but don't expect to start DMing with Trump

Monday 27 March 21:13:26 UTC 2017

Thanks to a pretty cool new feature on Facebook, you can now send direct messages to your elected representatives. Just go to your "Settings" tab and enter your address to see a list of your reps and policymakers at the highest levels—including the vice president and president. And start chatting away. But even though we're sure you've got plenty of things … [Link]

Mashable » Alicia Keys can do whatever she wants, just ask Adam Levine

Monday 27 March 21:03:31 UTC 2017

Time and time again we have come to learn it isn't wise to come for Alicia Keys. Two weeks ago, one of the The Girl Who's On Fire's less-perfect Voice co-hosts (Adam Levine) stopped by The Howard Stern Show where he was randomly asked about Alicia being makeup-free. In response, the Maroon 5 singer told a story that would make any … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb brings Trips to Australia for a bigger slice of the tourism pie

Monday 27 March 21:00:00 UTC 2017

Airbnb’s ambition to become your travel agent just got an Australian boost. On Tuesday, the company officially launched Trips in SydneyFirst announced at the Airbnb Open conference in Los Angeles in late 2016, the new platform allows local "Experiences" to be offered to travellers as well as accommodation. SEE ALSO: Airbnb's on a problematic world tour to make your landlord like … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why all the sudden the banks love Snapchat — but still hate Twitter

Monday 27 March 20:57:41 UTC 2017

Wow, Wall Street actually likes Snapchat.  A bunch of banks unleashed their feelings — or rather their sophisticated reports — on the company named Snap Inc. on Monday. And it was pretty damn good for the sexting app-turned-digital juggernaut. SEE ALSO: Evan Spiegel has already made $1.5 billion off Snapchat's IPO For the ratings: Snap now has 12 "buy", 11 "holds" … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's order will unravel America's best defense against climate change

Monday 27 March 20:56:48 UTC 2017

Environmentalists, climate advocates and many world leaders have feared this moment ever since President Donald Trump took office. On Tuesday, with the anticipated signing of an Executive Order, the great climate policy dismantling is slated to begin.  This will kick off the unwinding of the Obama administration's climate efforts, including the landmark set of regulations known as the Clean Power Plan. … [Link]

Mashable » OpTic crowned champions at $1 million 'Halo' championship

Monday 27 March 20:55:14 UTC 2017

The Halo World Championship took place this past weekend at the ESL Studios in California. Twelve teams battled for $1 million, but one team stood head and shoulders above the rest. OpTic's lineup clinched their second consecutive championship and nearly swept the entire tournament, winning 16 games with only one loss. Read more…More about Competitive Gaming, Competitive, Esl, Esports, and Gaming … [Link]

Mashable » Cersei might have a new lover on 'Game of Thrones' and we don't know how to feel about it

Monday 27 March 20:52:44 UTC 2017

If there's one story that's always anchored Game of Thrones, it's the terrifying affair between siblings Jaime and Cersei Lannister. Six seasons in, we've come to perversely root for the nefarious, yellow-haired leaders, but the actor playing Jaime hints that all is not well for the Lannister lovers when Game of Thrones returns this summer. In an interview with The Daily … [Link]

Slashdot » Four Years Later, Xbox Exec Admits How Microsoft Screwed Up Disc Resale Plan

Monday 27 March 20:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: We're now approaching the four-year anniversary of Microsoft's rollout (and subsequent reversal) of a controversial plan to let game publishers limit resale of used, disc-based games. Looking back on that time recently, Microsoft Corporate Vice President for Windows and Devices Yusuf Mehdi acknowledged how that rollout fell flat and discussed how … [Link]

Mashable » North Carolina's bathroom bill will cost the state $3.7 billion

Monday 27 March 20:31:05 UTC 2017

North Carolina is losing hundreds of millions of dollars a year due to a 2016 law panned as discriminatory. The state's infamous "bathroom bill" will cost it $3.76 billion over the next dozen years, according to the Associated Press.  SEE ALSO: Boy Scouts lifts ban on transgender boys That cost comes in lost business.  The law — which targeted LGBT people … [Link]

Mashable » Sarah Silverman's show 'I Love You, America' headed to Hulu

Monday 27 March 20:27:16 UTC 2017

Sarah Silverman wants to get to know the real America. The comedian will star in a new topical talk show called I Love You, America, Hulu announced Monday. BREAKING: @SarahKSilverman topical talk show I Love You, America is coming to Hulu. Read about it at @Deadline: https://t.co/RgUEBCq5yr pic.twitter.com/CaFJJWQufe — hulu (@hulu) March 27, 2017 The 10-episode series, from Funny or Die, … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper wants an intern, unclear if he'll offer college credit

Monday 27 March 20:22:40 UTC 2017

I currently have a job but could always make room for another…. Everyone's favorite Chicago native is looking for an intern to join his every growing rap businessChance the Rapper (please say "the rapper") announced his search on Twitter Monday, in hiring someone with a very particular set of skills. SEE ALSO: Chance the Rapper drops #ThankUObama merch line for a … [Link]

Mashable » How wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page found his second act with 'kickass' yoga

Monday 27 March 20:13:04 UTC 2017

When pro wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 31, fans will fondly recall his antics and exploits inside the ring. The "Diamond Cutter," his signature takedown move, is particularly timeless.  But those who've lost track of "DDP" since his heyday in the late '90s are in for a surprise. DDP the pro … [Link]

Mashable » iOS 10.3 is here: Everything you need to know

Monday 27 March 20:08:43 UTC 2017

Time to update your Apple devices! It's that time of year again. Apple has released iOS 10.3 to all users today as a free update that can be downloaded over the air or via iTunes (for whoever does that). There are also updates for macOS, tvOS and watchOS. We're still a while away from the iPhone 8, but the new iOS … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Launches Neuralink To Connect Brains With Computers

Monday 27 March 20:05:00 UTC 2017

At Recode's conference last year, Elon Musk said he would love to see someone do something about linking human brains with computers. With no other human being volunteering, Mr. Musk — who founded PayPal and OpenAI, thought of Hyperloop, is working on a boring company, and runs SpaceX, TeslaX, SolarCity — is now working on it. From a report on … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp says it won't create an encryption backdoor, and that's a good thing

Monday 27 March 20:00:56 UTC 2017

Sometimes being popular gives you the power to do what's right. WhatsApp, the widely used messaging app, is about to find out how much leverage one billion users gets you.  The Mountain View-based company is facing scrutiny after it was revealed that the accused Westminster Bridge attacker used the service to send a message shortly before killing four people and injuring … [Link]

Mashable » UNC's Final Four hero got a standing ovation in his Monday morning business class

Monday 27 March 20:00:16 UTC 2017

Luke Maye spent Sunday evening etching himself into the North Carolina record books by hitting a buzzer-beating jump-shot that sent the Tar Heels to the Final Four.  By 8 a.m. Monday morning, he was starting the school week in a Chapel Hill classroom — where he learned what happens when you level up from role-player to royalty.  SEE ALSO: How Derek … [Link]

Mashable » The new emoji coming this year include broccoli, a T. rex and this oddly sexy insect

Monday 27 March 20:00:13 UTC 2017

Good news, mermaids and mermen: Your emoji are officially coming this year. Unicode, the organization that standardizes characters across devices, released its final list of 2017 emoji on Monday. There are 56 new emoji—69 if you count gender variations—and they're really all over the place. You'll be able to use new gender-neutral people, broccoli, mermaids, a Tyrannosaurus rex and a … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen politely lets Fox News know that she 'detests' them

Monday 27 March 19:57:09 UTC 2017

Lesson of the day: do not enter Chrissy Teigen's mentions unless you're ready to face the cold hard truth about how she feels about you.  Fox News learned this the hard way on Monday afternoon. The media organization tagged Teigen in a tweet promoting a story that included her reaction to the United Airlines legging fiasco, and Teigen was quick to … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo changed the jump button in 'Splatoon 2' and now everyone's confused

Monday 27 March 19:47:24 UTC 2017

The Splatoon 2 global testfire gave Nintendo Switch owners all over the world a chance to play around with the upcoming ink-shooting multiplayer game, and it seems like (almost) everyone is excited to get their hands on the full game. Splatoon 2 testers took to Twitter to share some clips of their time in the testfire as well as some of … [Link]

Mashable » Sia joins some 'Sesame Street' friends to get groovy about singing songs

Monday 27 March 19:43:59 UTC 2017

For her first cameo on the hit PBS show Sesame Street, singer Sia donned her signature black and white wig as she danced and sung along with some adorable Muppet pals last week.  Instead of her normal long bangs covering her face, the "Elastic Heart" singer chose to wear a big red nose to cover most of her face. The … [Link]

Mashable » Bros at a city council meeting demand a 12-foot statue of Paul Walker and it's perfect

Monday 27 March 19:43:27 UTC 2017

These two dudes put on their best graphic tees and "bacon" beanies, watched a video called "How to Tie a Tie," and rolled up to San Clemente's City Council meeting with one prerogative: get a 12-foot statue of Paul Walker built on the San Clemente pier, stat.  Why? Because it'd be inspiring, duh. Paul Walker helped countless dudes work up … [Link]

Mashable » The Raindrop Cake is back and this time it's a bright shade of purple

Monday 27 March 19:42:33 UTC 2017

The new Raindrop Cake ® is purple thanks to ube, a purple sweet potato popular in the Phillipines. Watch how the cake's founder Darren Wong makes it at Magick City in Brooklyn, NY.  Read more…More about Asian Food, Magick City, Darren Wong, Purple Raindrop Cake, and Jello [Link]

Slashdot » No One Knows What To Do With the International Space Station

Monday 27 March 19:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: In 2024 the clock will run out on the International Space Station. Maybe. That's the arbitrary deadline that Congress imposed back in 2014, at which point they'll have to decide whether or not to keep funding the ISS. And yeah, that's a whole seven years away. But then again…it's only seven years away. The … [Link]

Mashable » Cat pulled by remote controlled car has no time for haters

Monday 27 March 19:34:20 UTC 2017

What do ya know- another lazy cat. Such a surprise. This fluff ball of cat is so lazy that it's pulled in a plastic container attached to a remote controlled car and clearly DGAF. It might as well be waving to all its haters as it rolls on by like the sleepy grand marshal in a kitty parade.  Now imagine … [Link]

Mashable » If you don't watch this little girl with her robot friend, you're missing the best thing on the internet

Monday 27 March 19:33:44 UTC 2017

"Hi, robot.""Hi, robot."*tiny wave*"I wuv you, robot.""I wuv you, robot." What we'd all give to be as pure and cute as this little girl meeting her very first "robot." It was Rayna's lucky day as she got to greet and hug her new robot friend. Or we should say the robot is the lucky one.  Rayna even told the robot … [Link]

Mashable » Not all Starbucks barista mistakes are bad because one made it into 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

Monday 27 March 19:33:05 UTC 2017

You know exactly the direction that your day is going to go when you go to Starbucks, tell them your name is Jeff and get a cup with "Jessica" scrawled on the side.  But while most of the time its annoying, a bungled name can sometimes, very rarely, become a source of inspiration. SEE ALSO: 'Dumb Starbucks' Serves Up Piping Hot … [Link]

Mashable » Surprise! Katie Cassidy's coming back to 'Arrow' as a series regular in Season 6

Monday 27 March 19:30:10 UTC 2017

Well, this is unexpected. Katie Cassidy will be returning to Arrow as a series regular in Season 6 — despite the fact that her character, Laurel Lance (aka Black Canary), was killed off in Season 4.  In the world of superhero shows, anything is possible — and Laurel's sister, Sara (Caity Lotz) has already proven that you can't keep a good … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mice lived with us 15,000 years ago even before farming took off

Monday 27 March 19:30:00 UTC 2017

House mice began to associate with humans when the Natufian people started settling in the eastern Mediterranean, before the advent of farming [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer went an entire press briefing with something in his teeth

Monday 27 March 19:25:51 UTC 2017

It was bound to happen with the White House press briefing always scheduled right after lunch: Press Secretary Sean Spicer held Monday's press event with food stuck in his teeth the entire time. SEE ALSO: Katy Perry walked the red carpet with quinoa stuck in her teeth. Trust no one. It was a persistent piece of food that didn't budge from … [Link]

Slashdot » US Top Court Considers Changing Where Patent Cases May Be Filed

Monday 27 March 19:24:12 UTC 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday grappled over whether to upend a quarter-century of practice and limit where patent-infringement lawsuits can be filed. From a report on Reuters: The U.S. Supreme Court struggled over whether to upend nearly 30 years of law governing patent lawsuits that critics say allows often-baseless litigants to sue in friendly courts, giving them the upper … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple is Upgrading Millions of iOS Devices To a New Modern File System Today

Monday 27 March 19:10:00 UTC 2017

Apple today began rolling out iOS 10.3, the latest point update to its mobile operating system. iOS 10.3 brings with it several new features, chief among which is a new file system — called the Apple File System (APFS). From a report: It's a file system that was originally announced at WWDC last year, and it's designed with the iPhone, … [Link]

Mashable » When you're up nursing at 3 a.m., this chatbot is definitely not your friend

Monday 27 March 19:07:11 UTC 2017

Nursing a baby at 3 a.m. – especially when it's not going well – can lead you down a Google rabbit hole. When all you want is for your baby to stop crying so you can both get back to sleep, getting hold of reliable and relevant information as soon as possible is vitalIn an effort to help out new nursing … [Link]

Mashable » This spinach leaf is actually a tiny, beating human heart

Monday 27 March 19:04:30 UTC 2017

Scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing a method of growing heart tissue on spinach leaves, in hopes of treating heart disease patients in the future.  Read more…More about Real Time Video, Heart Attacks, Heart Disease, Heart Surgery, and Researchers [Link]

Mashable » Here are the winners of the 2017 PEN Literary Awards

Monday 27 March 18:50:13 UTC 2017

Writers from all over the world will celebrate books Monday night at the 2017 PEN Literary Awards Ceremony. The ceremony is an annual celebration of the best and most impactful fiction, nonfiction, essays, plays and poems published throughout the year. SEE ALSO: Chelsea Clinton shares 4 inspiring tips for young activists in the Trump era This year's show will be … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's self-driving cars apparently back on the road in San Francisco 3 days after crash

Monday 27 March 18:44:14 UTC 2017

Uber’s self-driving car program has had a rough time of it lately, but the company isn't going to let anything keep it off the road for long.  An autonomous Uber vehicle was involved in a high-profile accident in Tempe, Arizona, over the weekend, prompting the company to pull its fleet of self-driving cars off the roads there and in its other … [Link]

Mashable » Lynda Carter is the POTUS we need in 'Supergirl'

Monday 27 March 18:42:22 UTC 2017

Supergirl has made an art form out of stunt casting — former Super-alums Dean Cain and Helen Slater play our heroine's adoptive parents, for crying out loud — but perhaps its greatest achievement was tapping Wonder Woman herself, Lynda Carter, as the President of the United States.  We haven't seen much of Carter's President Marsdin since she was introduced in … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat desperately wants businesses to pay for geofilters

Monday 27 March 18:38:02 UTC 2017

Snapchat needs to make more money, sure. But even more than that, the now-public company needs to attract more advertisers — even to its lower cost ad options — in hopes of turning them into big spenders and cementing the app as a must-buy digital ad platform. To do so, Snapchat is turning to one of its oldest tools: Geofilters. The … [Link]

Slashdot » With Optane Memory, Intel Claims To Make Hard Drives Faster Than SSDs

Monday 27 March 18:30:00 UTC 2017

SSDs are generally faster than hard drives. However, they are also usually more expensive. Intel wants to change that with its new Optane Memory lineup, which it claims is faster and better performing than SSDs while not requiring customers to break their banks. From a report on PCWorld: Announced Monday morning, these first consumer Optane-based devices will be available April … [Link]

Mashable » 5 words you should never use in a job interview

Monday 27 March 18:20:44 UTC 2017

Receiving an invitation to a job interview is both exciting and nerve-racking. It can also be highly competitive depending on the industry and economy. That’s why it’s necessary for you to prepare to impress the interviewer as soon as you sit down for the interview. While having an effective resume, dressing appropriately, and doing your research on your prospective employer are … [Link]

Popular Science » Three ways to safely drink found water

Monday 27 March 18:15:24 UTC 2017

Gadgets Water is vital. Giardia infection is … not. Found water is filled with dirt, debris, and critters that could make you sick—even kill you. Still, there are ways to make even a mud puddle potable. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » AI and deep learning can now help you be more popular on Twitter

Monday 27 March 18:15:15 UTC 2017

Technology Post Intelligence is a project by two ex-Google execs to help you know what and when to Tweet. Post Intelligence is a sort of training wheels for tweeting. [Link]

Mashable » 'Power Rangers' talks a big game on diversity. How does it measure up?

Monday 27 March 18:11:37 UTC 2017

Like most '90's kids, in elementary school my friends and I often played Power Rangers.  While I wasn't a fan of either of the lady Rangers' color schemes, I was upset to constantly be delegated as the Yellow Ranger. I wanted to be the Pink Ranger. Kimberley got more screen time, and she was everything the media told me I should … [Link]

Mashable » How a Photoshopping code of ethics can help make body positivity mainstream

Monday 27 March 18:06:24 UTC 2017

When Sarah Krasley Kickstarted her customizable bathing suit line, she faced an ethical dilemma: should she Photoshop her models if her company mission was to make women feel more comfortable in swimwear? She went searching for some guidance online, but came up short. That's when the idea for the Retouchers Accord was born. What if she could get retouchers, photographers, designers, … [Link]

Mashable » TFW your shadow looks exactly like Rihanna

Monday 27 March 18:03:21 UTC 2017

You know when you look at your shadow and realize it's a dead ringer for a pop star? That hasn't happened to you? Oh.  Well, it happened to Leilani on Sunday afternoon after a photo of her shadow's uncanny resemblance to Rihanna's profile went viral on Twitter.  SEE ALSO: The gorgeous first 'Ocean's Eight' photo is the definition of #SquadGoals "[Throwback] … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Pirate' Movie Streaming Sites Declared Legal By Italian Court

Monday 27 March 17:50:00 UTC 2017

A Court of Appeal in Rome has overturned a 600,000 euro ruling against four unlicensed sites that offered streaming movies to the public. From a report: When it comes to passing judgment on so-called 'pirate' sites, Italy has more experience than most around Europe. Courts have passed down many decisions against unlicensed sites which have seen hundreds blocked by ISPs. … [Link]

Mashable » Burglar, betrayed by baggy pants, gets caught hanging upside down

Monday 27 March 17:49:00 UTC 2017

Nothing against baggy pants in general, but they're maybe not the best choice in apparel for a robbery.  Lot of room for unpleasant friction, high possibility of tripping and, of course, they can get snagged on the fence you're trying to jump and leave you hanging upside down, pantsless, and looking very guilty. SEE ALSO: Gang of dolphins refuses to stop … [Link]

Mashable » Good news: science says your cat actually does want to chill with you

Monday 27 March 17:46:27 UTC 2017

Cat lovers rejoice! It's time to stop trying to convince your dog-lover friends that your cat doesn't hate you by sharing riveting stories of that one time Fluffers sat on your legs or the time you pet Cupcake and she didn't slink away. Now you can prove they love you with science! New research from Oregon State University, published on Friday in Behavioural … [Link]

Popular Science » How to choose safe passwords—and remember them too

Monday 27 March 17:37:14 UTC 2017

DIY Cyber security 101 Your online passwords are your first line of defense against hackers, so it pays to make sure you're well-protected. Here's how to go about it. [Link]

Popular Science » Living with a lynx—for science

Monday 27 March 17:33:11 UTC 2017

Entertainment Book Excerpt: Inner Life of Cats He had an idea for how to observe an animal in the wild with greater precision and intimacy than had ever been done before. Read on. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Industry Standardization Will Impact Data Access

Monday 27 March 17:29:58 UTC 2017

Third-party financial app developers are currently challenged with a lack of data access standardization, which creates hurdles for consumers when it comes to sharing and accessing financial data across services. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's 'Town Hall' is probably the best thing the social network has ever done

Monday 27 March 17:29:48 UTC 2017

Like it or not, Facebook has an impact on politics. The social network contributed to President Donald Trump's successful election, as much as CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to lessen the blame on the rise of fake news. SEE ALSO: Facebook's new 'Trending Topics' update is here — now with less fake news More recently, Zuckerberg started to acknowledge Facebook's role in … [Link]

Mashable » Reddit user created a mind-blowing theory to fill a big 'Beauty and the Beast' plot hole

Monday 27 March 17:27:33 UTC 2017

It’s a theory as old as time. The live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast has stayed true to the source material for the most part. But, the movie does contain some new twists and turns in order to distinguish itself from its cartoon predecessor.  Warning: if you haven't seen the movie already there are minor spoilers ahead. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » 'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins' next project is about the Underground Railroad

Monday 27 March 17:25:01 UTC 2017

Amazon Studios just landed Barry Jenkins' next big project. The Moonlight director will write and direct a one-hour original limited drama, The Underground Railroad, for the streaming service. The drama will be adapted from Colson Whitehead's novel — a recent MashRead Choice — of the same name. SEE ALSO: Oscars 2017: Full winners list The book follows a girl named Cora … [Link]

Mashable » NATO stocks up on data-sucking surveillance drones

Monday 27 March 17:20:21 UTC 2017

NATO wants more data-sucking surveillance drones. The alliance is buying five Global Hawk surveillance drones, according to The Wall Street Journal. They'll be based in Italy, and the first one will begin flying around either later this year or early next.  SEE ALSO: Forget taxis; Dubai wants to fly you around in passenger drones While it's a bit unclear how those … [Link]

Mashable » United Airlines: 'Your leggings are welcome.' Delta: 'Duh'

Monday 27 March 17:13:35 UTC 2017

United Airlines has released an official statement addressing its recent dress code ban, while Delta, sassy rival airline, is busy trolling. On Sunday morning, activist Shannon Watts drew attention to the airline's controversial dress code policy on Twitter,  explaining that two girls wearing leggings were told by a United Airlines gate agent that they would not be able to board their … [Link]

Slashdot » Enemy Number One is Netflix: The Monster That's Eating Hollywood

Monday 27 March 17:10:00 UTC 2017

From a WSJ report: Tara Flynn, a rising star at a TV production unit of 21st Century Fox, walked into her boss's office last August and told him she was quitting and joining streaming-video giant Netflix Inc. The news was not well-received. "Netflix is public enemy No. 1," said Bert Salke, the head of Fox 21 Television Studios, where Ms. … [Link]

Mashable » 9 amazing Uwe Boll facts from Vanity Fair's epic profile

Monday 27 March 17:09:39 UTC 2017

Uwe Boll — pronounced "OO-va Bowl" — is a singular figure in this world.  He's a filmmaker and a restauranteur. A boxing enthusiast who has literally stepped into the ring with his critics. His movies — particularly an infamous string of video game adaptations — are legendarily terrible, but not in the way that earns them cult status. SEE ALSO: Rampant … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung is never really going to let the Galaxy Note 7 die

Monday 27 March 17:02:48 UTC 2017

Samsung still isn't ready to give up the ghost of the Galaxy Note 7—you know, the phone with those batteries that had the unfortunate tendency to explode. Seriously.  Even while news broke this morning that the phone maker will soon issue a software update to kill the last remaining Note 7s out in the wild, mostly in the company's native South … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown is taking a much-needed rest

Monday 27 March 16:56:52 UTC 2017

Millie Bobby Brown opened up on Instagram about what propelled her to recently cancel a scheduled appearance. The 13-year-old actress, who's been busy filming Season 2 of Netflix's Stranger Things, said she's in need of rest after a hectic work schedule. As a result, she pulled out of a planned Saturday appearance at Collective Con in Jacksonville, Florida.  SEE ALSO: 'Stranger … [Link]

Mashable » The story behind the viral picture of a young woman's arrest in Russia

Monday 27 March 16:53:33 UTC 2017

Hundreds of people were arrested across Russia on Sunday for taking part in anti-corruption protests that demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.  The biggest was in Moscow, where around 8,000 people, including opposition leader Alexei Navalny and many young people, took part in an unsanctioned demonstration.  SEE ALSO: Trump never has to buy sunglasses again because Obama's photographer will … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's self-victimizing speeches get turned into powerful early 2000s emo song

Monday 27 March 16:47:17 UTC 2017

President Trump's speeches, filled with self-victimization and gross exaggeration, are actually the perfect lyrics for an early 2000s rage-fueled emo song. You don't have to agree with the above statement but at the very least you should listen to this angsty song produced by the folks at Super Deluxe. SEE ALSO: 10 people afflicted by the failure of Trumpcare "The whole … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Halo' World Championship photos are so sad

Monday 27 March 16:39:46 UTC 2017

The top Halo teams in the world converged in California to compete for glory and a piece of a $1 million prize pool at the Halo World Championship this past weekend. But it sure didn't look like a $1 million tournament. One of the most talked about moments from the Halo World Championship wasn't some crazy clutch play or even team … [Link]

Mashable » Paper artist transforms historical landmarks into silly scenes

Monday 27 March 16:39:06 UTC 2017

What if the Colosseum was invaded by a giant octopus squirming its legs in and out of the columns? Or how would the statue of David look in a pair of boxers? London-based paper artist and photographer Rich McCor, who goes by "Paperboyo," looks at landmarks and statues like these, and uses paper to reimagine them in fun and silly ways. … [Link]

Mashable » People are sharing the weird little things that really annoy their mums

Monday 27 March 16:36:22 UTC 2017

Remember that Twitter thread last year about the random things that make people's dads angry? SEE ALSO: These hilarious dad stories will make your day Well, Sunday brought something similar — but this time it was mums in the spotlight. Please tell me the most irrational thing that annoys your mum? Mine can't stand archaeologists? All them degrees to dig up … [Link]

Mashable » Powerful Cyclone Debbie is not a typical storm

Monday 27 March 16:34:15 UTC 2017

Cyclone Debbie is nearing landfall along the Queensland coast, threatening to cause significant destruction in iconic tourist destinations like the Whitsunday Islands. The storm will likely be the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the country since Cyclone Yasi hit in 2011. That storm caused $3.6 billion in damage. As of 11 a.m. ET, Cyclone Debbie had maximum sustained winds of 175 … [Link]

Slashdot » India's Silicon Valley Offers the Cheapest Engineers, But the Quality of Their Talent is Another Story

Monday 27 March 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Ananya Bhattacharya, writing for Quartz: Bengaluru's startup ecosystem is what it is because of its engineers. With an average annual salary of $8,600, engineers in India's tech hub cost 13 times less than their Silicon Valley counterparts, according to the 2017 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The city is home to the world's cheapest crop of engineers, with the average annual … [Link]

Mashable » The world's largest dinosaur tracks have been found, and a human can fit in them

Monday 27 March 16:20:56 UTC 2017

Scientists have discovered some of the world's largest dinosaur tracks—measuring as long as the average person is tall—in western Australia. The 5.5-foot-long tracks likely belonged to a long-necked, small-headed sauropod. They're part of an unusually diverse array of dinosaur tracks imprinted into the rocks on Australia's Dampier Peninsula.  SEE ALSO: Earliest dinosaurs may have originally come from Britain, new study says … [Link]

Mashable » How to decapitate annoying 'Chat Heads' in Facebook Messenger

Monday 27 March 16:19:11 UTC 2017

You never have to be interrupted by your friend's floating head again. Chat Heads were introduced several years ago on Facebook Messenger for Android. The feature uses profile pictures of the people you're talking to on Messenger as shortcuts for the chat—they pop up on your screen, regardless of what you're doing, and invite you to tap into the conversation.  While … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Exclusive: menopausal women become pregnant with their own eggs

Monday 27 March 16:11:45 UTC 2017

Two women thought to be infertile seem to have had their fertility restored using a technique to rejuvenate their ovaries, and one is now six months pregnant [Link]

New Scientist – News » Putting bigger brains down to our social nature is half-baked

Monday 27 March 16:11:44 UTC 2017

New work on primates bolsters the idea that diet – rather than social complexity – was key to evolution of our big brains, says chimp expert Richard Wrangham [Link]

Mashable » Boom believes the future of jet travel is supersonic

Monday 27 March 16:07:59 UTC 2017

Jet startup Boom believes the future is supersonic, and it's now got enough money to prove it. The company announced on Thursday that it raised $33 million for its first major round of funding, enough for the company to build a demonstrator of its XB-1 supersonic aircraft.  Boom first emerged in 2016 with grand plans to create supersonic passenger jets that … [Link]

Mashable » Snoop Dogg will induct Tupac Shakur into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Monday 27 March 16:06:01 UTC 2017

When Tupac Shakur was officially announced as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee posthumously, it was unclear who would represent the rap legend at the ceremony.  Now will know that his former Death Row label mate Snoop Dogg will do the honors, per Rolling Stone.  SEE ALSO: Tupac, Pearl Jam will be Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees … [Link]

Popular Science » Electrically charged sands on Titan would make seriously sturdy sandcastles

Monday 27 March 16:05:58 UTC 2017

Space No water required Magic? No, you’re just on Saturn’s moon Titan, where the seas are filled with hydrocarbons and the sand is electrically charged. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Electrified sand could explain Titan’s odd backward-facing dunes

Monday 27 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Saturn’s largest moon is similar to Earth in many ways – but its dunes face the wrong direction. It could be because static electricity has greater clout there [Link]

New Scientist – News » Diabetes drug could be the first to reverse the disease

Monday 27 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Rising obesity is leading to a boom in type 2 diabetes. A drug that reverses the condition in obese mice could make it much easier to control the disease [Link]

Mashable » The secret weapon that will make your next computer super fast

Monday 27 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

If you've ever waited for a webpage to load, took a lap around the office while your computer rendered 4K video or watched in dismay as your favorite video game stuttered to life, you know that computers are struggling to keep up with all the data. Intel isn't down with that. On Monday, the chip maker announced the ship date for … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Yanks Docs.com Search After Complaints of Exposed Sensitive Files

Monday 27 March 15:50:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft has quietly removed a feature on its document sharing site Docs.com that allowed anyone to search through millions of files for sensitive and personal information. From a report on ZDNet: Users had complained over the weekend on Twitter that anyone could use the site's search box to trawl through publicly-accessible documents and files stored on the site, which were … [Link]

Mashable » The new head of the White House Office of American Innovation has never tweeted

Monday 27 March 15:46:22 UTC 2017

Why can't Jared tweet? Jared Kushner, son-in-law and Senior White House Adviser to President Donald Trump, is, according to The Washington Post, leading the brand new White House Office of American Innovation, which will be devoted to modernizing the federal government with ideas plucked form the world of business. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert thinks the GOP's Trumpcare seems a lot like … [Link]

Mashable » 10 movie adaptations that totally didn't suck

Monday 27 March 15:42:22 UTC 2017

Ah, books, the original movies.  From fairytales and folklore to YA and graphic novels, written (and drawn) stories have inspired Hollywood for years. The upcoming Ghost in the Shell, starring Scarlett Johansson, made some serious miscalculations in casting, but its original manga series captivated fans around the world. Instead of that mediocre sample, we picked 10 of our favorite page-to-screen … [Link]

Popular Science » How to turn a spinach leaf into a human heart

Monday 27 March 15:41:18 UTC 2017

Science Step one: detergent Spinach could be good for your heart in more ways than one—bioengineers have figured out how to turn a leaf into a beating bit of human heart. [Link]

Mashable » Chelsea Clinton shares 4 inspiring tips for young activists in the Trump era

Monday 27 March 15:31:12 UTC 2017

It’s been quite an eventful few months for Chelsea Clinton. From consistently taking the Trump administration to task on Twitter to announcing a new children's book about influential women throughout history, Clinton has been increasingly vocal about the need to take action in these politically charged times. Now, the author, advocate and mother of two is going back on tour for … [Link]

Mashable » Drake's 'More Life' playlist destroys Spotify records—including some of his own

Monday 27 March 15:29:16 UTC 2017

How many times have you listened to "More Life"?  If the answer is at least once, then you're partially responsible for the Spotify records Drake's latest album (billed as a 'playlist') is setting.  SEE ALSO: The reunion that shocked Nicki Minaj fans on Instagram Drake now holds the new record for the most artist streams in any week at 460,587,565 streams—globally. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Tinder for elites' is coming to London because dating isn't already hard enough

Monday 27 March 15:25:17 UTC 2017

Just when you thought dating couldn't get any harder, a super-exclusive dating app for the crème de la crème of "ambitious intellectuals" is about to land in London.  SEE ALSO: Can this dating app end ghosting for good? The League — which has been dubbed "Tinder for the elites" — claims to cater to "the intelligent, educated and ambitious" who are … [Link]

Mashable » Girl uses Tinder to make money and you'll wish you thought of it first

Monday 27 March 15:24:48 UTC 2017

If nothing else, millennials know how to pull a good scam. Icons like Joanne the Scammer brought clever money making into the mainstream, and now the next generation is pulling off scams of their own design.  Progress, kind of? SEE ALSO: Cheating boyfriend is found out via Burger King Instagram comments, of all places Junior scammer Maggie Archer posted screenshots of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why breaking encryption is a bad idea that could never work

Monday 27 March 15:17:00 UTC 2017

UK home secretary Amber Rudd says WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is "completely unacceptable" – but breaking encryption would be unhelpful and unworkable [Link]

Popular Science » Popular foods that grow in somewhat startling ways

Monday 27 March 15:11:17 UTC 2017

Science You think you know, but you have no idea As less and less of us farm, few of us actually know what our food looks like when it's grown. Here's a gallery of some of our favorites. [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian and Kanye West might have a third child to keep up with soon

Monday 27 March 15:10:05 UTC 2017

Looks like there might be another little Kardashian-West to keep up with.  In a promo for next week's episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian shares that she and Kanye West are going to try to have another sibling for North and Saint West.  SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen have officially launched a book club "I'm going … [Link]

Mashable » Mother's Day has caused a bunch of Americans to panic big time

Monday 27 March 15:04:23 UTC 2017

OK, there's good news and there's bad news. The bad news is that if you didn't call your mum yesterday, you did indeed miss Mother's Day. The good news is it only matters if you're from the UK. SEE ALSO: 25 Badass Moms Who Are Doing It Right Basically, Sunday, March 26, was Mother's Day in Britain. Mother's Day in the … [Link]

Mashable » A new update will finally kill the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 once and for all

Monday 27 March 15:04:06 UTC 2017

The last remaining Galaxy Note 7 phones that haven't been returned will finally be put out of their misery. Samsung's planning to issue a software update that'll disable remaining Note 7 phones from charging at all, according to a report from Yonhap News Agency. SEE ALSO: Leaked photos show just how sexy Samsung's Galaxy S8 could look Samsung will reportedly push … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle surprised New Orleans fans with spontaneous stand-up set

Monday 27 March 15:01:30 UTC 2017

In just three short months, 2017 sure seems like it's becoming a golden age for comedians. From Netflix streaming stand-up specials to comedy clubs being grace with the presence of comedy legends, there's a lot to make fun of this year.  Another example happened this weekend in the Big Easy. Fans attending a performance of Chris Rock's "The Total Blackout Tour” … [Link]

Mashable » Terrorists wanting to hide explosives in an iPad is one reason behind laptop ban

Monday 27 March 15:00:58 UTC 2017

The recently introduced rule that prohibits some electronics devices from passenger cabins on flights originating from certain countries was prompted, among other reasons, by a plot to hide explosives in a fake iPad.  According to a Guardian report, which cites a security source, there was more than one reason why the laptop ban — as it's often called — was introduced … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Changing clocks twice a year is bad for health and energy use

Monday 27 March 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Are you feeling tired today? Much of the UK got up an hour earlier this morning, a change that has been linked to heart attacks and strokes in some countries [Link]

Slashdot » Galaxy Note 7 Is Not Dead, Samsung Says It Will Sell Refurbished Units

Monday 27 March 14:59:30 UTC 2017

Samsung announced on Monday it plans to sell refurbished units of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, months after the handset was pulled from the markets due to fire-prone batteries. The company says it is yet to determine the markets it will sell the refurbished Note 7 units, and it is in talks with relevant regulatory authorities and carriers. The company … [Link]

Slashdot » Laptop Ban on Planes Came After Plot To Put Explosives in iPad

Monday 27 March 14:59:29 UTC 2017

Last week, United States and United Kingdom officials announced new restrictions for airline passengers from eight Middle Eastern countries, forbidding passengers to carry electronics larger than a smartphone into an airplane cabin. Now The Guardian reports, citing a security source, the ban was prompted in part by a plot involving explosives hidden in a fake iPad. From the report: The … [Link]

Mashable » 10 burning questions we need answered in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7

Monday 27 March 14:58:36 UTC 2017

This is usually the time of year when Game of Thrones kicks off to distract us from real life with dragons, wargs and gratuitous sex and blood. Sadly, that carnage will have to wait for July 16, but until then we've got some burning questions about what Season 7 has in store. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 gets … [Link]

Mashable » Ignore this guy's dumbbell trick and check out the NBA star grandpa behind him

Monday 27 March 14:46:28 UTC 2017

Sometimes fame discovers us when we least expect it. Just like love, if you search too hard for it, it'll never find you. One bearded, tattooed man learned this lesson the hard way when he tried to show off a dumbbell trick in a basketball gym (for some reason) and gets completely upstaged by the older man shooting hoops behind him. … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Messenger update helps you find your friend's exact location

Monday 27 March 14:44:01 UTC 2017

Another day, another new feature for Facebook Messenger. The latest? A new location-sharing feature called "live location" that allows you to share your real-time location inside of a chat for an hour at a time.  SEE ALSO: Facebook's new emoji are finally available to everyone While Messenger has long included location-sharing, the feature previously only allowed you to share a static … [Link]

Mashable » Fox News gets trolled after alerting the world that Trump was 'working' all weekend

Monday 27 March 14:41:52 UTC 2017

News Alert: Golfing for pleasure is actually not the same as working. That should go without saying, but after Fox News claimed in a news alert that President Donald Trump was "working" in the White House all weekend, when in fact, he was golfing, here we are. SEE ALSO: New 'Tiny Trumps' meme has flooded the internet big time On Sunday … [Link]

Mashable » The new 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' trailer gets its own trailer

Monday 27 March 14:35:19 UTC 2017

There's highly anticipated, and then there's "so highly anticipated that even your trailers have trailers." Spider-Man: Homecoming, apparently, falls into the latter category. Sony has just released a six-second tease for the next Spidey promo, which arrives tomorrow morning. In it, our friendly neighborhood superhero clings to the side of a wall while sending a mechanical insect to do his … [Link]

Mashable » Little hedgehog rolls off a pink pillow to save your Monday

Monday 27 March 14:35:05 UTC 2017

It’s rare to find those videos imbued with magical powers. By magical powers, we mean the ability to make you laugh every single time you watch it. But we did it. We have found such a video, and it involves a hedgehog on a shaggy pink pillow. SEE ALSO: 20 Animals So Ugly They're Cute Words are inadequate to describe just … [Link]

Mashable » Why Ward Meachum is the real hero of 'Iron Fist'

Monday 27 March 14:28:46 UTC 2017

Spoiler alert: This post contains spoilers for all of Season 1 of Iron Fist.  If you ask Netflix, they'll tell you Iron Fist is the story of Danny Rand, a presumed-dead billionaire who resurfaces in New York with magic powers and dirty feet and sets out to reclaim his family's legacy. Having seen all 13 episodes of the first season, though, … [Link]

Mashable » Latest 'Final Fantasy XV' update straight trolls Trump

Monday 27 March 14:17:05 UTC 2017

The latest Final Fantasy XV update fixes the game's wretched Chapter 13 — which is bad for so many reasons — but that's apparently not all it does. There's also some not-at-all-subtle trolling of the United States' Glorious Leader, Donald J. Trump, and his administration-wide allergy to proven facts. A brief exchange of words between supporting cast members Gladiolus and … [Link]

Mashable » A reusable sponge could be the latest solution to effectively clean up oil spills

Monday 27 March 13:52:32 UTC 2017

Sponges and magnets could soon be two of the bases for an alternative and potentially transformative approach to effectively clean up oil spills. Read more…More about Sponge, Magnet, Laboratory, Mit, and Clean Up [Link]

New Scientist – News » A nuclear ghost town in Japan welcomes back residents this week

Monday 27 March 13:43:24 UTC 2017

Namie was evacuated in the aftermath of the meltdown at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station – six years later, people are being encouraged to return [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver introduces us to some absolutely horrifying elected Republicans in Texas

Monday 27 March 13:36:00 UTC 2017

The Republicans have an image issue. On Sunday night's Last Week Tonight, John Oliver introduced us to two individuals who ran and were elected under the Republican party in Texas and who are, in short, terrifying. Oliver points out that while the GOP has made statements to let us know that these elected officials do not represent the viewpoints of … [Link]

Mashable » Your internet service provider shouldn't be allowed to spy on you, but they can (and will)

Monday 27 March 12:39:27 UTC 2017

Dane Jasper is cofounder and CEO of Sonic, the largest independent internet service provider in Northern California.  Last week Senate Republicans voted to abolish vital internet privacy rules created by the Federal Communications Commission. Lobbyists for big telecom companies want these rules abolished, but Sonic disagrees, and we urge the House of Representatives to reconsider this attack on Americans’ privacy. Consumers … [Link]

Slashdot » Singapore Wants To Test Flying Taxi Drones

Monday 27 March 12:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Commuters in Singapore might soon be able to ride a flying taxi home at the end of the day," writes the New York Post. "The country's Minister of Transport is in negotiations with tech companies to start trials on taxi drones that can pick up passengers, says a story by Singapore's Business Times. The driverless pods, … [Link]

Popular Science » No one knows what to do with the International Space Station

Monday 27 March 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Space Congress has only approved funding through 2024. What happens then? In 2024 the clock will run out on the International Space Station. Maybe. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Alex Jones got relentlessly mocked after this tweet about the Queen

Monday 27 March 12:15:23 UTC 2017

Alex Jones is not having a good week.  First, the conspiracy theorist apologized on Friday for spreading the unfounded theory that a D.C. pizza restaurant was at the center of a child sex-abuse ring run by Hillary Clinton.  SEE ALSO: Alex Jones apologized for stoking the Pizzagate conspiracy theory, but all these protesters don't care And now, the InfoWars host was … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cleaner fish that keep farmed salmon healthy at risk of wipe-out

Monday 27 March 11:57:47 UTC 2017

Wrasse help remove lice from salmon, enabling farmers to use fewer pesticides. But escalating demand for these fish could be disrupting important wild ecosystems [Link]

Mashable » Craig David's cover of Justin Bieber song is definitely better than the original

Monday 27 March 11:53:41 UTC 2017

You may not think you needed to see footage of Craig David covering Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself," but that's where you'd be wrong. SEE ALSO: Internet pretty sure Justin Bieber channeled the old dude from those Six Flags ads On Sunday, David appeared live at London's O2 arena. At some point during the night, this happened: He's pretty damn good, isn't … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hardy reads another bedtime story, breaks the internet again

Monday 27 March 11:18:58 UTC 2017

Tom Hardy is becoming an old pro at this bedtime story thing. SEE ALSO: You have been warned, dogs: Tom Hardy will pick you up First he read one for New Year's Eve 2016, then he read one for Valentine's Day, and now he's gone and completed his hat-trick with a Mother's Day tale about a stuffed bear and a stuffed … [Link]

New Scientist – News » It’s time new media companies admitted that that’s what they are

Monday 27 March 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Social media titans like Facebook claim to exercise no control over their content. It’s time they dropped the pretence and picked up their responsibilities [Link]

Mashable » Gary Barlow to appear in the next 'Star Wars' movie because, why not?

Monday 27 March 10:51:28 UTC 2017

We have officially entered the era of massive pop singers featuring in massive pop movie/TV show franchises.  SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran will guest star on next season of 'Game of Thrones' and it's all because of Maisie Williams After Ed Sheeran scored a role in Game of Thrones — perhaps the most Mashable event in history — it's the turn of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Glitter booty' is the latest bizarre beauty trend you've secretly always wanted

Monday 27 March 10:36:48 UTC 2017

Glitter is all the rage. We've seen beards, roots, eyebrows and even armpits transformed into sparkly creations thanks to a series of glitter trends.  SEE ALSO: 'Glitter pits' don't just embrace your body, they celebrate it But, the latest glitter trend involves rubbing glitter all over your derrière. Right… A post shared by Mia Kennington (@thrillsoftomorrow) on Mar 14, 2017 at … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling shares touching Mother's Day message, comforts fans

Monday 27 March 10:19:23 UTC 2017

The first thing to come to mind when you think of J.K. Rowling's Twitter feed would probably be her impressive ability to call people out and shut down trolls. But that's not the only thing she uses Twitter for. SEE ALSO: 27 times J.K. Rowling was the hero we all needed in 2016 On Sunday, the Harry Potter author marked Mother's … [Link]

Mashable » Campus security guard graduates with distinction from the college he was working at

Monday 27 March 10:07:46 UTC 2017

For the last 17 years, this security guard has worked from dusk to dawn in a college in the Philippines. Over the weekend, Erwin Macua also proudly graduated from the school he was working at, St. Theresa's College in Cebu City, central Philippines.  SEE ALSO: Filipino hunk absolutely slays by strutting in six-inch heels and speedos According to SunStar Cebu, the … [Link]

Mashable » Politician's baffling quote about hashtags gets the mocking it deserves

Monday 27 March 10:04:35 UTC 2017

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has called for tech companies that provide "completely unacceptable" end-to-end encrypted messaging services to work with law enforcement.  SEE ALSO: UK targets WhatsApp and encrypted messaging after London attack Rudd's interview with BBC's Andrew Marr Show came after reports that the Westminster Bridge attacker, Khalid Masood, had sent a WhatsApp message prior to the incident that cannot … [Link]

Mashable » Singapore's big plans for nationwide bike-sharing are no more

Monday 27 March 9:46:38 UTC 2017

Before it's even begun, Singapore has scrapped its ambitious nationwide bike-sharing plan. The project had been in the works for over a year, and called for thousands of bikes to be laid across the city, as part of the government's plans to make the city more bike-friendly. SEE ALSO: These connected electric bicycles are set to run on Singapore's roads by … [Link]

Mashable » These hilarious memes have taken over the Indian internet

Monday 27 March 9:43:09 UTC 2017

India’s biometric-based central identification system that started as a "voluntary" program for its billion-plus citizens in 2009 has now become inescapable.  Consider this: Indians need an Aadhaar card to get a mobile connection, to renew a driving licence, to file their taxes, to open a bank account, and very soon, to even vote.  The  government is even considering making Aadhaar ('foundation' … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' is going to war in the Season 7 finale

Monday 27 March 9:29:57 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7, episode 15, titled "Something They Need."  Season 7 of The Walking Dead has been a lot of hurry up and wait: First, we were waiting for Rick to hurry up and grow a pair so he could take the fight back to Negan, while we spent eight depressing episodes watching … [Link]

Mashable » Take That Carpool Karaoke is 15 minutes of sweet, sweet happiness

Monday 27 March 9:13:46 UTC 2017

James Corden is like a kid at Christmas for this one. "I'll tell you what," he says at one point, almost teary-eyed. "For me as a Take That fan to be here now in this car is unreal for me." SEE ALSO: 15 times Carpool Karaoke was the perfect antidote to 2016 To be fair, the video above — which … [Link]

Mashable » Cafe says it'll only hire women who don't wear makeup or smoke

Monday 27 March 9:11:28 UTC 2017

Japan is known for its wacky cafe themes, and it's latest? A "makeup free" zone. The cafe, aptly named Naturalia, says it'll only hire women who don't wear any makeup. SEE ALSO: Japan opens cafe with beds for naps, basically a dream come true Cafe staff say in a YouTube video promoting its concept, that the owners came up with the … [Link]

Mashable » Hong Kong elects its first female leader and makes her the butt of a rude joke

Monday 27 March 8:55:10 UTC 2017

Hong Kong has its first female chief executive. But Carrie Lam — a former civil servant who held the city's No. 2 position as Chief Secretary for Administration — comes to power over a divided city that is increasingly resistant to Beijing, which she is loyal to. SEE ALSO: People are dragging Carrie Lam for not knowing where to get toilet … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What's The Easiest Linux Distro For A Newbie?

Monday 27 March 8:30:00 UTC 2017

joseph Kramer — a long-time user of both Windows and MacOS — comes to Slashdot with the ultimate question: I've been lurking here for years and seen many recommendations for a Linux flavor that works. What I'm really looking for is Linux that works without constant under-the-hood tweaking (ala early Windows flavors, 3.1, 95/98). Does such an OS exist? For … [Link]

Mashable » India blocks 'The Danish Girl' from airing on TV

Monday 27 March 7:58:40 UTC 2017

India’s film censorship board has barred Sony Pictures' channel from telecasting Oscar-recognized film, The Danish Girl.  The movie was slated to air on Sunday. However, the film authority objected to its supposedly "sensitive storyline" and dubbed it "unsuitable" for audiences below 18. SEE ALSO: BBC documentary creates a stir, India bans channel from filming in tiger reserves In The Danish Girl, … [Link]

Mashable » Google now offers a free Android app every week

Monday 27 March 6:55:33 UTC 2017

Google has quietly launched a new section on its Play Store, offering one app that normally costs money for free every week.  Called "Free App of the Week," the section is only available to U.S. users.  Today, for instance, it's offering for free Cartoon Networks' Card Wars game, which usually costs $2.99. SEE ALSO: iMessage is the only thing keeping me … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Melbourne Jacket' is kinda crazy, but so is Melbourne's weather

Monday 27 March 6:27:25 UTC 2017

The weather in Melbourne, Australia is notoriously erratic — you basically need to carry around your entire wardrobe just to cope. The morning might start off sunny, but you'll get caught in the rain at lunch, be sweating by tea time and then freeze on your way home.  SEE ALSO: Robots are plotting to make your salads But never fear: There's … [Link]

Mashable » Val Kilmer can't stop tweeting about Cate Blanchett and it's unsettling

Monday 27 March 6:01:21 UTC 2017

Val Kilmer isn't one to forget crushes, even if it's verging on the creepy. In 2006, Kilmer told Elle that Australian actress Cate Blanchett — who he worked alongside on The Missing three years earlier — was a famous woman he'd most like to have on speed dial.  SEE ALSO: 13 feminists who play the Twitter game to win Kilmer didn't … [Link]

Slashdot » After 20 Years, OpenSSL Will Change To Apache License 2.0, Seeks Past Contributors

Monday 27 March 5:50:19 UTC 2017

After nearly 20 years and 31,000 commits, OpenSSL wants to change to Apache License v2.0. They're now tracking down all 400 contributors to sign new license agreements, a process expected to take several months. Slashdot reader rich_salz shares links to OpenSSL's official announcement (and their agreement-collecting web site). "This re-licensing activity will make OpenSSL, already the world's most widely-used FOSS … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Discover A Surprising New Role for Lungs: Making Blood

Monday 27 March 4:52:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 quotes ScienceAlert: In experiments involving mice, the team found that lungs produce more than 10 million platelets (tiny blood cells) per hour, equating to the majority of platelets in the animals' circulation. This goes against the decades-long assumption that bone marrow produces all of our blood components. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco also discovered a previously … [Link]

Slashdot » New Release Of StarCraft In 4K Ultra High Definition Announced

Monday 27 March 4:17:09 UTC 2017

The classic 90s-era videogames StarCraft and StarCraft: Brood War will be re-released this summer — remastered in 4K Ultra High Definition. An anonymous reader quotes The Verge: It will also include a number of updates, such as remastered sound, new additional illustrations for the campaign missions, new matchmaking capabilities, the ability to connect to Blizzard App, the ability to save … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2400: The meaning of uber is changing again!

Monday 27 March 4:12:38 UTC 2017

Uber is uberizing uber. [Link]

Mashable » Dog playing fetch on an ice rink is as enjoyable as you think it is

Monday 27 March 3:04:02 UTC 2017

We know Disney hasn't made any Air Bud-related movies for at least four years now, but we're hoping this will give its executives the spark of inspiration they need to continue the series. What we're presenting to you is a golden retriever playing fetch. On an ice rink. With a police officer before a game between the Washington Capitals and Arizona … [Link]

Slashdot » Is Australia Becoming A Cashless Society?

Monday 27 March 2:23:00 UTC 2017

Australia's Reserve Bank will roll out an instantaneous money-transferring technology later this year, "which will push Australia even further towards being a cashless society," according to ABC. An anonymous reader quotes their report: In 2014, 12 financial institutions signed up to build the "New Payment Platform," partly as a way of bringing Australia up to speed with other countries that … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon eyes VR and AR homewares stores to show you products in your virtual home

Monday 27 March 2:21:59 UTC 2017

Augmented reality and virtual reality are still in their infancy in terms of non-gaming applications, but a new tip hints that Amazon may be about to change all that.  We already know that Amazon is keen to go wide with brick-and-mortar bookstores and grocery stores, but a new report from the New York Times says the e-tailer is looking at doing … [Link]

Mashable » Women stand together in London to honour Westminster attack victims

Monday 27 March 2:12:34 UTC 2017

Women of all faiths and backgrounds came together on London's Westminster Bridge on Sunday afternoon. With hands linked, they stood and bowed their heads at 4 p.m. in a vigil following the terror attack by Briton Khalid Masood on Wednesday that left four people dead close by. SEE ALSO: UK targets WhatsApp and encrypted messaging after London attack The event was … [Link]

Mashable » PSA: Australia is only dangerous 'if you're a dumbass'

Monday 27 March 1:17:51 UTC 2017

Australia is known for freaky accidents, usually involving the country's dangerous wildlife. But is that reputation a little unfair? Take the guy who narrowly escaped death last Sunday after diving into crocodile-infested waters in Queensland. Sure, it's a precarious situation. But it could've been avoided…if only the dude wasn't a dumbass, according to Australian comedian Ronny Chieng on The Daily Show. … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Call of Duty: WWII' rumor is more legit than you realize

Monday 27 March 1:11:01 UTC 2017

It’s time to shoot Nazis again, apparently. The annual Call of Duty hasn't been announced yet, but a set of allegedly leaked photos suggests the new game will return to an old setting: the second World War. The same military conflict that was at the center of the first three Call of Duty games, as well as 2008's World at War. … [Link]

Mashable » UK targets WhatsApp and encrypted messaging after London attack

Monday 27 March 0:32:56 UTC 2017

The UK government wants there to be "no place for terrorists to hide," and that includes on encrypted messaging services. The company first on its agenda? WhatsApp. Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, Home Secretary Amber Rudd called for companies that provide secure communication apps to work with law enforcement. SEE ALSO: How the UK government can hack … [Link]

Slashdot » Class Action Lawsuit Launched Over Forced Windows 10 Upgrades

Monday 27 March 0:19:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader AmiMoJo quotes The Register: Three people in Illinois have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, claiming that its Windows 10 update destroyed their data and damaged their computers. The complaint, filed in Chicago's U.S. District Court on Thursday, charges that Microsoft Windows 10 [installer] is a defective product, and that its maker failed to provide adequate warning about the … [Link]

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