John Gordon Ross

Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Yosemite launches online bear tracker

Tuesday 4 April 23:59:13 UTC 2017

Yosemite National Park is home to hundreds of black bears and the park is hoping to keep the creatures wild and away from humans and their food. That's the thinking behind the California park's new site, KeepBearsWild.org, which launched this week to protect the black bears known for roaming through the beautiful valleys, meadows and forests of the park. The interactive … [Link]

Mashable » This meditative drone video of Augusta National will have you ready for the Masters

Tuesday 4 April 23:46:04 UTC 2017

When the Masters tees off Thursday, it will bring us not only golf's top tournament but also the most visually stunning event in sports.  You've never seen Augusta National Golf Club quite like this, though.  Ahead of its 2017 edition, the Masters shared the drone video above on Twitter to highlight the pristine majesty of Augusta National. (Augusta National is the … [Link]

Mashable » How a screenshot drove YouTube to the edge

Tuesday 4 April 23:34:34 UTC 2017

On Sunday evening, Ethan Klein, one half of the immensely popular YouTube channel h3h3Productions, posted a short video titled "Evidence that WSJ used FAKE screenshots."  It went out to over 3.7 million subscribers and quickly racked up over one million views. SEE ALSO: Another YouTuber waged war with WSJ and apologized — but it may be too late Wearing all black, … [Link]

Mashable » Mama alligator leads her 16 babies across a golf course, because Florida

Tuesday 4 April 23:26:51 UTC 2017

A Florida woman witnessed an adorable gang of tiny killers parade from a tiny pond to their new forever home. According to Rotonda West resident Sharon Whiting, the mother alligator gave birth to her babies in February, but is just now moving them to a larger pond with more water, WFLA reports.  SEE ALSO: Rude alligator interrupts a picnic lunch and … [Link]

Slashdot » Gigabyte Firmware Bugs Allow the Installation of BIOS/UEFI Ransomware

Tuesday 4 April 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes from a report via BleepingComputer: Last week, at the BlackHat Asia 2017 security conference, researchers from cyber-security firm Cylance disclosed two vulnerabilities in the firmware of Gigabyte BRIX small computing devices, which allow an attacker to write malicious content to the UEFI firmware. During their presentation, researchers installed a proof-of-concept UEFI ransomware, preventing the BRIX devices … [Link]

Mashable » Apple could bring the Touch Bar to even more keyboards because duh

Tuesday 4 April 23:00:44 UTC 2017

One of Apple's latest innovations could be making its way to even more keyboards.  A newly granted trio of patents shows Apple might be working to bring its Touch Bar tech to more devices than just the MacBook Pro line. The Touch Bar famously debuted with the 2016 MacBook Pro, replacing the row of function keys with a much more functional … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel's 'The Defenders’ teaser contained more clues than we thought

Tuesday 4 April 22:52:57 UTC 2017

It’s time to do some superhero-style sleuthing of our own.  Netflix’s first teaser for The Defenders may not have looked like much at first glance, even if there is an undeniable thrill in seeing the team all together for the first time. SEE ALSO: Marvel's 'Defenders' assemble in a perfect viral video teaser But a closer look revealed that the teaser … [Link]

Slashdot » Security Researcher Says Samsung's Tizen OS Is The Worst Code He's Ever Seen

Tuesday 4 April 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Samsung has been working on its Tizen operating system for several years now, implementing it into its various televisions and smartwatches. According to a report from Motherboard, the OS isn't receiving a lot of praise in the security department. Israeli researcher Amihai Neiderman has found 40 unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in Tizen, adding that it may be the worst code he's … [Link]

Mashable » Mercedes-Benz is coming after Uber with autonomous robo-taxis

Tuesday 4 April 22:37:36 UTC 2017

Look out, Uber: Mercedez-Benz is working with a new partner to fill future city streets with autonomous robo-taxis. Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has teamed up with major automotive supplier Bosch for the latest big-name partnership in the self-driving car game. The two companies will work together in a "development alliance" with the goal of creating systems that will make … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrate the 'iZombie' Season 3 premiere with these brainy snacks

Tuesday 4 April 22:24:54 UTC 2017

There ain't no party like an iZombie cooking party, because an iZombie cooking party is all about braaaaaiiins (made out of red jello). The CW and Warner Brothers teamed up for a unique Season 3 premiere party with the cast and showrunners of the network's zombie rom-com Monday night. Stars Rose McIver, Robert Buckley, Rahul Kohli, David Anders, Aly Michalka and … [Link]

Mashable » So many people streamed Kanye's 'Life of Pablo' it set a record and went platinum

Tuesday 4 April 22:06:36 UTC 2017

Kanye West can add another platinum record to the wall and another "first" to his trophy case. "The Life Of Pablo" has gone platinum, the first album to reach that status through streams.  SEE ALSO: Kanye West realizes no one man should have all that power, deletes Trump tweets The milestone, first reported by Pitchfork, was confirmed to Mashable by a … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Extreme Vetting' Would Require Visitors To US To Share Contacts, Passwords

Tuesday 4 April 22:00:00 UTC 2017

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is considering whether or not to deploy "extreme vetting" practices at airports around the world, which could force tourists from Britain and other countries visiting the U.S. to reveal their mobile phone contacts, social media passwords and financial data. "Travelers who want to enter the U.S. could also face questioning over … [Link]

Mashable » A different giraffe gave birth, in case you need your giraffe birth fix

Tuesday 4 April 21:58:34 UTC 2017

The world continues to wait in anticipation for April (the now-famous giraffe) to give birth to her young. A popular livestream featuring April has been controversial since its launch, and April's rise to viral fame has been riddled with conspiracy theories and ridiculed by friendly trolls as anxious animal lovers await the birth. But if you're sick of waiting for an … [Link]

Mashable » Workplace protections for men we'd love to see Trump take away, too

Tuesday 4 April 21:57:16 UTC 2017

On the eve of Equal Pay Day, President Trump celebrated the best way he knew how: by rolling back Obama-era protections for women in the workplace. Trump specifically revoked the 2014 Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Act, which made it easier for women to take sexual harassment cases to court and establish paycheck transparency. And before you start screaming, remember: Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Dude wakes up to a really mean skunk in his tent

Tuesday 4 April 21:51:51 UTC 2017

Coming face-to-face with a skunk in the wild would instill sheer panic into most people. Instead this guy just calls the intruder a freak and politely tells the skunk to go away. A backpacker hiking the Appalachian trail in Georgia a few weeks ago encountered an unexpected snowstorm that forced him to set up camp for the night. According to … [Link]

Mashable » The deleted tweet that accidentally rocked an NBA franchise

Tuesday 4 April 21:47:19 UTC 2017

The tweet has been deleted, but this is the internet, where nothing really disappears.  One NBA franchise is still picking up the pieces.  SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media powerhouse Patricio Garino is an Argentine basketball pro who signed a contract with the Orlando Magic on Monday. His agent was stoked — and so tweeted out … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's Tizen OS for smart devices has devastating security holes, report says

Tuesday 4 April 21:46:20 UTC 2017

It’s bad when a security researcher finds a critical security flaw in your software. But when he finds about 40—all of them critical? Well, then you might consider rewriting the entire thing from scratch.  That's exactly what's happening to none other than Samsung and its Tizen operating system, which the company uses on a number of its devices, including phones, smartwatches, … [Link]

Mashable » New ice cream is made from trash and tastes like treasure

Tuesday 4 April 21:30:01 UTC 2017

It’s no secret that ice cream in the summer is going to be a big hit each and every time.  What might, however, be a surprise is that the Portland-based ice cream purveyors Salt & Straw will devote the month of June to ice cream flavors made from refuse food that may otherwise have ended up in the dumpster.  One perfect … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » SDKs and Code Examples Are ProgrammableWeb's Fastest Growing Directories

Tuesday 4 April 21:29:03 UTC 2017

Editor's note: Be sure to check out our research on the overall growth of Web APIs since 2005. At the time of writing, this is the most recent data we have, but check the research page to see if we have a more updated article. We will be continually updating the overall growth chart with other charts getting updated on … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter reveals its employees have equitable pay on #EqualPayDay

Tuesday 4 April 21:28:21 UTC 2017

Twitter — the platform where many in the tech industry shared their equal pay stories and where Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg spread the message of her equal pay campaign #20PercentCounts — announced their own commitment in a tweet Tuesday. Twitter doesn't just support equal pay. They have it: On #EqualPayDay, we are proud to share that at Twitter, all women and … [Link]

Mashable » These cities are totally slaying the solar power game

Tuesday 4 April 21:20:33 UTC 2017

With the Trump administration targeting various government clean energy programs, we can think of no better time to celebrate the U.S. cities with the most installed solar energy. A new report found the country has made some serious solar strides in 2016, particularly in 20 cities across the country. SEE ALSO: Coal-fired electricity is at its lowest since officials started keeping … [Link]

Mashable » This device lets you alert your mom if you're stuck in a shady situation

Tuesday 4 April 21:20:16 UTC 2017

This tiny button device from Revolar can alert a user's designated contacts when they're in danger and provide GPS location tracking. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Wearable Tech, and Wearables [Link]

Slashdot » IoT Garage Door Opener Maker Bricks Customer's Product After Bad Review

Tuesday 4 April 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Denis Grisak, the man behind the Internet-connected garage opener Garadget, is having a very bad week. Grisak and his Colorado-based company SoftComplex launched Garadget, a device built using Wi-Fi-based cloud connectivity from Particle, on Indiegogo earlier this year, hitting 209 percent of his launch goal in February. But this week, his … [Link]

Mashable » 5-year-old 'boss lady' is slaying the fashion game

Tuesday 4 April 21:16:10 UTC 2017

The fashion world better watch out for a chic 5-year-old whose outfits are already killing it. Sailor Blu McColister, daughter of Shanice Sarratt and rapper Ace Hood, picked out her own outfit for a friend's birthday party and the look is straight fire. Both of her parents proudly showed her off on their Instagrams. When your daughter matches your fly. #BlackGirlMagic … [Link]

Mashable » There’s now an Arctic data vault so our cat videos will be safe after the apocalypse

Tuesday 4 April 21:01:11 UTC 2017

Look, I don't know what else to tell you: We're getting closer and closer to doomsday and people much smarter than I agree.  In January, the Science and Security Board at The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists officially moved the clock to two-and-a-half-minutes to midnight aka two-and-a-half-minutes until, well, doomsday.  But don't worry: way up yonder in the northern reaches of … [Link]

Mashable » Bed bugs were blood-sucking pests even 11,000 years ago

Tuesday 4 April 21:00:44 UTC 2017

Long before the common bed bug terrorized apartments and ruined perfectly good sheets, their relatives were wreaking havoc in caves. A site in southern Oregon, which contains some of North America's oldest preserved evidence of human activity, was also once home to the bed bug's not-too-distant cousins, archeologists found. Remains in caves near Paisley, Oregon, are likely the oldest specimens ever … [Link]

Mashable » Here is BioWare's vague plan to fix(?) 'Mass Effect: Andromeda'

Tuesday 4 April 21:00:27 UTC 2017

It’s April 4, which means BioWare's "what's ahead" announcement for Mass Effect: Andromeda — hyped last week in an odd tweet — is here. Aaryn Flynn, the studio's general manager, lays out what's changing in a new blog post. There's an initial patch, coming this Thursday, and a more general plan to address other issues with the game in subsequent patches … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a DIY Szechuan McNugget sauce for all you desperate 'Rick and Morty' fans

Tuesday 4 April 20:56:37 UTC 2017

After the Season 3 premiere of Rick and Morty incepted the idea in everyone's heads, the demand for McDonald's Mulan Szechuan McNugget has skyrocketed. By like, 100%, probably.  Sadly though, the sauce was discontinued way back in 1998, and most people demanding it don't have thousands of dollars to spend to try to get it back. (That's not an exaggeration. … [Link]

Slashdot » People Think Smart Home Tech is Too Expensive

Tuesday 4 April 20:45:00 UTC 2017

According to new research commissioned by smart home software and hardware brand Wink, 34 percent of Americans believe it would cost $5,000 or more to turn their home into a smart home. An article on USA Today adds: It's a stark contrast from Wink's real world user data: Of the company's 2.7 million users, the average person starts with just … [Link]

Mashable » Cheating service seems totally chill with losing $8.7 million lawsuit against Blizzard

Tuesday 4 April 20:34:26 UTC 2017

Blizzard Entertainment is delivering its message loud and clear: If you make cheats for any Blizzard games, you're going to pay. A lot. Blizzard — the company behind Overwatch, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Heroes of the Storm — won a lawsuit last week against the creators of multiple cheating services used on its games. The cheating company Bossland now … [Link]

Mashable » Creepy mannequin head, washing machine among other junk found on the deep seafloor

Tuesday 4 April 20:25:58 UTC 2017

A Japanese science agency has released some pretty shocking video. Trash is lurking some 30,000 feet below the sea finding its way deep in the Mariana Trench. WTF.  Read more…More about Trash, Science, Environment, Creepy Doll Head, and Marina Trench [Link]

Mashable » Ferocious Samoyed puppies fight off scary wind-up toy frog

Tuesday 4 April 20:20:30 UTC 2017

This little wind-up frog is no match for two of the fluffiest, cutest, most ferocious 8-week-old Samoyed puppies in the world.  Watch as the siblings battle the evil toy with their merciless poofy paws and their deafening roars. After countless attempts to hop away from its attackers, the frog waves its white flag and is carried off by one of … [Link]

Mashable » Ikea employee creates 'Game of Thrones' toilet fit for a king in the north

Tuesday 4 April 20:14:00 UTC 2017

The narrative of Game of Thrones uses toilets more than you'd think. Secrets and devious plans are passed through the sewers of King's Landing, Tywin Lannister meets his end while pooping with the door open, and, in general, the whole of Westeros is a shitty, shitty place to live. SEE ALSO: Meeting notes from our office's all-hands Kingsmoot This beautiful creation, … [Link]

Mashable » Fewer than half of newspaper jobs from 15 years ago still exist

Tuesday 4 April 20:11:24 UTC 2017

The newspaper industry has been hit hard — and not just by Donald Trump knocking it for misleading claims of "fake news." In the past 15 years, more than half the jobs in the news industry have disappeared, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this week. SEE ALSO: Facebook is on a big listening tour for local media — and … [Link]

Mashable » A brief history of Persona, from 1996 to today

Tuesday 4 April 20:10:38 UTC 2017

Today is a big day. That crazy video game series about high school students who like to befriend and battle demons is getting another release today. And it might very well be the best one yet.  We’re talking about Persona, of course, a series of narrative-based role-playing games featuring edgy, relatable characters that make playing through each story an absolute joy. … [Link]

Slashdot » Web Inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee Slams UK and US Net Plans

Tuesday 4 April 20:05:00 UTC 2017

The web's creator has attacked any UK plans to weaken encryption and promised to battle any moves by the Trump administration to weaken net neutrality. From a report on BBC: Sir Tim Berners-Lee was speaking to the BBC following the news that he has been given the Turing Award. It is sometimes known as the Nobel Prize of computing. Sir … [Link]

Mashable » The end is near for cinema. Go to the movies while there's still time

Tuesday 4 April 20:04:59 UTC 2017

It’s been a great run for cinema, a business that began with the Lumière brothers' early creations flickering in Paris playhouses in 1895, then generated untold billions in ticket sales over its 120-plus years since. Sadly, it's about to suffer a mortal wound, right there in your living room. The movie theater as we know it is poised to die a … [Link]

Mashable » Post-election, this comedian basically feels like a think piece with legs

Tuesday 4 April 20:01:22 UTC 2017

Jena Friedman is a comedian, former producer at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart producer, and a former writer at the Late Show with David Letterman. Read more…More about President Trump, Funny, Stand Up, Comedy, and Comedians [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé alert: The Queen just dropped a video to celebrate wedding anniversary

Tuesday 4 April 20:00:14 UTC 2017

Nine years ago today, Beyoncé and Jay-Z said "I do" and officially solidified their spot in relationship goals vision boards across the world.  To celebrate their nuptials, Bey has dropped a Tidal exclusive — a new video for her song "Die With You," first released in 2015.  SEE ALSO: 8 ways Beyoncé and Jay-Z's relationship is just like yours For their … [Link]

Mashable » Researchers have developed a way for your phone screen to fix itself, and it's inspired by Wolverine

Tuesday 4 April 19:58:36 UTC 2017

Soon, your phone's cracked screen may have its own healing factor. Scientists from the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Riverside have developed a self-healing material that has potential applications for phone screens, artificial muscles, and more. SEE ALSO: Future iPhones could catch screen cracks before they turn into major problems The concept isn't exactly new. In late … [Link]

Mashable » Remarkable teen got accepted to all 8 Ivy League universities

Tuesday 4 April 19:56:10 UTC 2017

Ifeoma White-Thorpe is a New Jersey teenager, a writer and a poet, and an aspiring biology and global health major. She tied for first place in the 2015 Selma Essay Contest for her spoken word poem, serves as the student body president at Morris Hills High School, oh, and she recently got accepted to all eight Ivy League colleges.  Plus Stanford. … [Link]

Mashable » Coldplay's Chris Martin visits sick fan hours before concert

Tuesday 4 April 19:46:57 UTC 2017

Although Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has given his time and money to countless charities, he remembers to appreciate the fans who got him to where he is today. ABS-CBN News reports that hours before Coldplay performed at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds this week, Martin took the time to visit one of his biggest fans, Ken Valiant Santiago. Ken is … [Link]

Mashable » One lonely filmgoer helped Shia LaBeouf's movie make a record $8 at the UK box office

Tuesday 4 April 19:45:04 UTC 2017

Hands up: Who's seen the latest Shia LaBeouf movie Man Down? You know, the messy war drama that the New York Times called a "sadistic and ghoulish spectacle," that widely-panned release currently enjoying a 15 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 26/100 on Metacritic? No one? Well, it did even worse in the UK. SEE ALSO: I called up Shia … [Link]

Mashable » Disney officially orders 'That's So Raven' sequel

Tuesday 4 April 19:35:51 UTC 2017

If you could gaze into the future, you'd see Disney Channel's That's So Raven sequel, Raven's Home, coming soon to a TV near you. The multi-camera comedy has received an official series order at Disney Channel, where it will introduce a new generation of children and teens to Raven's super psychic powers. SEE ALSO: Raven-Symoné is leaving 'The View' for a … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Purge' is getting a TV show because apparently we need more nightmare fuel

Tuesday 4 April 19:31:30 UTC 2017

The Purge has already spawned a lucrative movie franchise and plenty of anxiety about the potential fall of civilization, but why stop there?  Mashable has confirmed that Blumhouse, the studio behind the movies, is currently developing a TV series based on the anarchic property with Universal Cable Productions.  According to reports, Blumhouse Television will produce the series, which will be set … [Link]

Mashable » Drone footage of an active volcano in Italy looks straight out of Mordor

Tuesday 4 April 19:27:55 UTC 2017

Lava just keeps flowing from Italy's Mount Etna, making for some spectacular viewing.  Renewed eruption activity in late March sent rivers of fiery red rock spewing down the Sicilian volcano. Mount Etna first became active in late January and has experienced eruptions ever since. SEE ALSO: Watch this Mexican volcano blow some serious smoke Cory Turner, a U.S. Air Force … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than a Hoodie: How We Talk About Developers

Tuesday 4 April 19:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: For generations, movies, video games, and tv shows have portrayed the developer as either an awkward hoodie-wearing nerd, or an insane and menacing basement dweller (or both). From Ace Ventura to Silicon Valley, everyone has had their chance to portray the developer. Few actors do this with the same grace they'd reserve for a … [Link]

Mashable » Help us solve the mystery of Kendall Jenner's shorts

Tuesday 4 April 19:15:27 UTC 2017

Whether an outfit is considered to be good or bad is usually a matter of personal taste. But if we can say one thing for certain, it's that Kendall Jenner's denim shorts really got us thinking. Fashion's it-girl stepped out in Los Angeles on Friday wearing an outfit that left literally everyone saying: "What👏  are👏  those👏 ?" Seriously. Try to make … [Link]

Mashable » This inflatable wristband could save your life in deep waters

Tuesday 4 April 19:12:29 UTC 2017

‘Kingii’ is a wearable floatation device that you can activate anytime you need to float to the surface. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Drowning, Drowning Victim, Lifesaver, and Kids [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' actor reveals his character's fate…for now

Tuesday 4 April 19:04:34 UTC 2017

We (me) at Mashable care deeply about Jorah Mormont's fate in Season 7 of Game of Thrones, and actor Iain Glen assures us that he hasn't forgotten about the poor afflicted Andal. "I've always enjoyed playing Jorah. It's been a role that's been good to me so far," Glen told Stuff. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fan deciphers the tiny reflections … [Link]

Mashable » This mirror-based digital butler could make you feel like Iron Man

Tuesday 4 April 19:01:40 UTC 2017

Smart home assistants are becoming more useful, but there's something missing from our AI hubs from Amazon and Google. Sure, it's fun to call up Alexa or Google Assistant with nothing but a word  — but the personalities are housed in speakers, which aren't exactly dynamic, groundbreaking technology.  Where are the super-smart AI butlers we can interact with via multiple verbal … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix to the world: We have ALL the comedy specials

Tuesday 4 April 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Netflix wants everyone to know it's the go-to place for comedy. The streaming giant released a teaser Tuesday (which Mashable is exclusively debuting) highlighting its star-studded comedy line-up. SEE ALSO: Reviewers find Dave Chappelle still at the top of the game in new Netflix specials Already, Netflix has released a handful of specials from comedy giants including Chris Rock, Amy … [Link]

Popular Science » Even our ancient ancestors had to deal with bed bugs

Tuesday 4 April 18:54:38 UTC 2017

Science Scientists uncover the oldest bed bug relative ever found For about as long as humans have been living in places, bed bugs have been infesting them. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé's mom just shared a perfect throwback photo to celebrate Bey and Jay's anniversary

Tuesday 4 April 18:53:59 UTC 2017

It seems that they've been together for as long as the Earth has been spinning, but it was just nine years ago today that Beyoncé and Jay-Z officially sealed their status as a global power couple (and your relationship goals). Fans have been celebrating their wedding anniversary with tweets and comments all day, but we all know who their number one … [Link]

Mashable » 'League of Legends' unveils two new champions and they are in love

Tuesday 4 April 18:51:19 UTC 2017

Two new champions have arrived on the League of Legends public beta to shake up the bottom lane: lovers-in-arms Rakan and Xayah. Rakan the Charmer is the support-half of the relationship. He's a flashy and highly mobile instigator with abilities that allow him to leap or sprint into action to land damage on opponents or offer a shield to an ally. … [Link]

Slashdot » A Case For Why Movie-Theater Experience Is Still Worth the Effort

Tuesday 4 April 18:45:00 UTC 2017

It's all but confirmed that major Hollywood studios are chalking out plans to make movies available in the home mere weeks after their theatrical debuts. Some director and producers, including Christopher Nolan of Inception, The Dark Knight, The Prestige and Interstellar fame are seemingly opposed to the idea, urging people to watch movies at the theaters for "best experience." The … [Link]

Mashable » Oh my God, this mom's NSFW pillows are truly something

Tuesday 4 April 18:43:54 UTC 2017

At first glance, these NSFW throw pillows might look like just another set of floral-printed housewares. Then you notice the dicks. But for this Redditor's mother — whose unusual choice in pillows racked up more than a thousand comments on r/Funny — the phallic element was part of the set's appeal.  SEE ALSO: Millennials can't shut up about sex, blame the … [Link]

Mashable » BB-8 will now watch 'Rogue One' alongside you

Tuesday 4 April 18:41:53 UTC 2017

Adorable soccer ball droid BB-8 may have been a mere twinkle in his inventor's eye when Jyn Erso and company were stealing the plans to the first Death Star. But that doesn't mean he can't follow along with her exploits on screen. The bestselling app-controlled version of BB-8 made by Sphero has just been reprogrammed with full knowledge of Rogue One, … [Link]

Mashable » Engineer spent 7 months building an epic cyborg ninja helmet

Tuesday 4 April 18:36:00 UTC 2017

Diego Valdes is a mechanical engineer and  an avid cosplayer. He recently spent seven months building an animatronic helmet of the ninja cyborg, Gray Fox, from the the classic 1998 video game, Metal Gear Solid. Read more…More about Gaming, Mashable Video, Instagram, Design, and Engineer [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' gets a homemade makeover and we've got the exclusive BTS

Tuesday 4 April 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Go behind-the-scenes in this exclusive look into the making of CineFix's Homemade Movies edition of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Check out the full version. Check out the side-by-side comparison. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Behind The Scenes, Peter Parker, Diy, Jon Watts, and Robert Downey Jr. [Link]

Mashable » This 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' DIY homemade trailer looks exactly like the original and we can't even

Tuesday 4 April 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Spider-Man swings through cardboard sets and miniature cities to prove that he's not a kid in this DIY, shot-for-shot remake of the Spider-Man Homecoming trailer—or Spider-Man HomeMADE trailer! (See what we did there?) Check out the full version. Check out the behind-the-scenes. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Jon Watts, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, Marvel … [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' trailer gets a shot-by-shot homemade makeover and it's awesome

Tuesday 4 April 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Spider-Man swings through cardboard sets and miniature cities to prove that he's not a kid in this DIY, shot-for-shot remake of the Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer — or Spider-Man HomeMADE trailer (see what we did there?). Check out the side-by-side comparison. Check out the behind-the-scenes. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Peter Parker, Jon Watts, Robert Downey … [Link]

Mashable » Malala Yousafzai will finally receive one of Canada's biggest honors

Tuesday 4 April 18:17:36 UTC 2017

Malala Yousafzai isn't just an activist, Nobel Prize winner, and heroic symbol of strength. She's also about to finally receive her honorary Canadian citizenship thanks to another favorite of ours, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.  SEE ALSO: 'Heartbroken' Malala Yousafzai calls out Trump for 'closing the door' on refugees On April 12, 2017, Malala will visit Canada to address parliament and … [Link]

Mashable » Parent lovingly embarrasses their teen with a custom Snapchat filter

Tuesday 4 April 18:16:15 UTC 2017

Teens will forever be embarrassed by their parents, no matter how well intentioned their actions may be. Jenna, a high school student from Ohio, turned 17 recently, and to celebrate her big day, her mother decided to do something creative and fun. Using Snapchat's custom geofilter tool, Jenna's mom created a personalized filter tagged to her school, which called out that … [Link]

Mashable » This electric skateboard is designed to glide like a snowboard

Tuesday 4 April 18:06:19 UTC 2017

This electric skateboard has a few tricks under the hood. Extra pivoting wheels gives the rider the ability to slide and carve like a snowboard. Read more…More about Snowboarding, Leiftech, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » 'Invader Zim' is back to conquer earth in a new TV movie revival

Tuesday 4 April 18:01:46 UTC 2017

The empire of doom begins now!  Well, not now… but soon, because Nickelodeon has officially greenlit a new Invader Zim movie from original creator Jhonen Vasquez.  No, really.Image: nickelodeonNo lie! The 90-minute 2D-animated TV movie, produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, will show the latest and greatest ridiculous attempt at world domination by the universe’s worst alien invader ever.  The movie will feature the … [Link]

Slashdot » Bill Would Stop Warrantless Border Device Searches of US Citizens

Tuesday 4 April 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul as well as Reps. Jared Polis and Blake Farenthold have introduced legislation that would require law enforcement to first obtain a warrant before they can search our electronic devices when we enter the United States. From a report: A new bipartisan bill would prevent Americans' electronic devices from being searched at the border without … [Link]

Mashable » The Heath Ledger documentary trailer is appropriately beautiful and sad

Tuesday 4 April 17:53:21 UTC 2017

Over nine years later, Heath Ledger's death remains a deeply traumatic loss for Hollywood. The new documentary I Am Heath Ledger examines the actor's life through personal footage, often taken by Ledger himself as he practiced being a filmmaker. "He was always a director," says Ledger's childhood friend Trevor DiCarlo. "Acting was just a way to get there." SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Popular Science » Three (very) young inventors using 3D printing to change the world

Tuesday 4 April 17:50:25 UTC 2017

DIY These designers, aged 11 to 17, have big ideas. Each of these young inventors had a different reason for designing printable projects, but they all had the same goal: to inspire and help others, and to change the… [Link]

Popular Science » Navigating with GPS is making our brains lazy

Tuesday 4 April 17:49:04 UTC 2017

Technology Close Google Maps to get a mental workout Navigation apps like Google’s Waze reduce the amount of mental power it takes to get from one place to another—and researchers can now literally see the difference in… [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Noodlio, Mambu, Raygun

Tuesday 4 April 17:45:24 UTC 2017

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Mashable » DJ Khaled is taking his social media Stories game to the next level

Tuesday 4 April 17:30:18 UTC 2017

Nobody does Snapchat and Instagram Stories quite like DJ Khaled. The man behind the phrases "major key" and "bless up" has built a massive following on social media over the last few years documenting the extraordinary moments (and the inane ones, too) of his day-to-day life. Khaled's practically mastered the medium. And now he's taking his social media storytelling skills to … [Link]

Mashable » 36 baby names that are on the verge extinction

Tuesday 4 April 17:21:43 UTC 2017

If you think it's been a while since you've heard somebody say, "meet our newborn baby, Dean," you aren't crazy. According to a new report from BabyCentre, it's one of the 36 baby names that have yet to be registered in 2017.  SEE ALSO: This controversial baby pillow might help a new mom catch a break Some names, sadly, just aren't … [Link]

Slashdot » Some Hackathon Hustlers Make Their Living From Corporate Coding Contests

Tuesday 4 April 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Some coders go from one marathon hacking session to another, subsisting on prize money and schwag. From a feature article on Bloomberg: Peter Ma looked around his San Francisco condo and realized he'd won everything in it. His flat-screen TV, home theater system, 3D printers, phones, tablets, computers and furniture were either hackathon prizes or purchased with hackathon earnings. Stashed … [Link]

Mashable » Creepy doll lurking in this deep-sea trash heap just wants to say hi to you. That's all. She promises.

Tuesday 4 April 17:14:03 UTC 2017

The deep sea is littered with all the junk we carelessly toss away, from plastic bags to old washing machines to incredibly creepy figurines. Not even the greatest depths of the ocean are spared from our impressively depressing garbage footprint. A Japanese research agency has started cataloguing all the plastic, metal, rubber, and cloth it comes across during deep-sea missions. The … [Link]

Mashable » #QuitThisShit helps sexual assault survivors stand up to their trash-talkers

Tuesday 4 April 17:13:03 UTC 2017

Editor's note: This post contains language and details of sexual violence. When Jada Smith was 16 years old, she was drugged and raped at a party.  Her attackers took photos of her while she was still unconscious and unclothed, posting them online with the hashtag #JadaPose. The tag quickly trended in her hometown, with her peers reenacting the original photo … [Link]

Mashable » IRL hero John Stamos charms his way through someone else's marriage proposal

Tuesday 4 April 17:12:25 UTC 2017

If John Stamos proposes on the behalf of another man, does the woman in question get to marry John Stamos? Like, by proxy or something? No? Katrina Firenze is a big Stamos fan. Like, a "framed photo of Stamos on the wall"-level fan. So when her boyfriend, Doug Cox, was planning to propose, he knew he had to seek Stamos' approval … [Link]

Mashable » 'Daily Show' correspondent Jordan Klepper is getting a late night spinoff

Tuesday 4 April 17:01:18 UTC 2017

Comedy Central has found its replacement for Larry Wilmore's Nightly Show, and it's… another white dude, because late night TV clearly doesn't have enough of those.  To be fair, the guy who got the gig is the very funny Jordan Klepper, who has been with The Daily Show since Jon Stewart's tenure, and has proven his comedic chops as the senior … [Link]

New Scientist – News » CO2 set to hit levels not seen in 50 million years by 2050

Tuesday 4 April 17:00:00 UTC 2017

We are pumping CO2 into the atmosphere so fast that by the middle of this century the gas could soar to its highest levels for 50 million years [Link]

Mashable » Here are 7 'Fast & Furious' facts every ultimate fan should know

Tuesday 4 April 17:00:00 UTC 2017

It’s our first time doing a part 3, but with so many movies in the Fast & Furious franchise, there are just so many things. Gear up with these fast facts before you watch The Fate of the Furious in the theaters next week! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tydk, The Rock, Vin … [Link]

Mashable » Uncovering the hidden link between Polish piracy and Kenyan connectivity

Tuesday 4 April 16:52:30 UTC 2017

Some of us are so addicted to our internet TV services that it’s hard to imagine the entire category was pretty much unheard of just a decade ago. More to the point, while these services are taken for granted in markets like the US and UK, they are far from ubiquitous globally. Looking back, it was only in January 2016 that … [Link]

New Scientist – News » US bill restricts use of science in environmental policymaking

Tuesday 4 April 16:45:00 UTC 2017

The so-called HONEST Act promises to end secrecy in science, but will in effect cripple the EPA’s ability to develop public health regulations, say concerned scientists [Link]

Popular Science » 20 helpful Amazon Echo voice commands for you to try

Tuesday 4 April 16:40:02 UTC 2017

DIY "Hey Alexa, listen up!" Take control of your smart devices with some well-chosen words. These Alexa commands work on the Amazon Echo, the Echo Dot, and the Amazon Tap. [Link]

Slashdot » Why Intel Insists Rumors Of The Demise Of Moore's Law Are Greatly Exaggerated

Tuesday 4 April 16:40:00 UTC 2017

From an article on FastCompany: Intel hasn't lost its zeal for big leaps in computing, even as it changes the way it introduces new chips, and branches beyond the PC processor into other areas like computer vision and the internet of things. "Number one, too many people have been writing about the end of Moore's law, and we have to … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel's 'Defenders' assemble in a perfect viral video teaser

Tuesday 4 April 16:39:33 UTC 2017

The gang's all here. Finally. Netflix has shared the first The Defenders teaser trailer, which takes the form of security cam footage from Midland Circle (a company name that might be familiar to fans who saw Daredevil Season 2).  SEE ALSO: Danny Rand is a bad person, and 18 other thoughts I had while watching 'Iron Fist' In it, we … [Link]

Mashable » Bella Hadid explains why she is 'proud to be a Muslim'

Tuesday 4 April 16:36:58 UTC 2017

Bella Hadid is no stranger to magazine covers and interviews, but it's not every day we get to hear something new from the fashion darling.  The 20-year-old model graces the latest cover of Porter magazine, where she shares a bit about her father's history and speaks about her own faith for the first time.  SEE ALSO: Gigi and Bella Hadid spotted … [Link]

Mashable » Glassdoor has an equation to help figure out your own company's wage gap

Tuesday 4 April 16:34:49 UTC 2017

This Equal Pay Day, Glassdoor is offering a way to take action.  The jobs site is "celebrating" Equal Pay Day — the date in 2017 that women must work to to earn what men did in 2016, this year falling on April 4 — with a guide that tells employers how to determine what their own pay gap is. Glassdoor found … [Link]

Mashable » Old-school arcade games have made a comeback at this underground gaming tournament

Tuesday 4 April 16:28:16 UTC 2017

While the rest of the esports industry looks toward the future, the East Coast fighting game community in Brooklyn, NY, enjoys the treasures of the past. This community-run, old school Street Fighter tournament, complete with '90s-era Japanese arcade cabinets, draws fighting game aficionados from around the city. Read more…More about Arcade Games, Street Fighter V, New York City, Gaming, and Esports … [Link]

Popular Science » What does vitamin C actually do?

Tuesday 4 April 16:26:23 UTC 2017

Health How one genius spread a massive myth that's persisted for decades How one genius spread a massive myth that's persisted for decades, and what we actually know about the mythical vitamin C. Read on:… [Link]

Mashable » Chris Hardwick to host NBC science show and make science great again

Tuesday 4 April 16:08:46 UTC 2017

Chris Hardwick might be the literal host with the most, and now he's bringing The Awesome Show to NBC. The six-episode series, announced Tuesday by NBC, will focus on science and technology, which are close to Hardwick's nerdy heart. SEE ALSO: Bill Nye reveals his new Netflix series with a mic-dropping trailer “The opportunity to develop a primetime show that celebrates … [Link]

Slashdot » Student Loan Debt Has Nearly Tripled

Tuesday 4 April 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Recent college graduates who borrow are leaving school with an average of $34,000 in student loans. That's up from $20,000 just 10 years ago, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In that report, out this week, the New York Fed took a careful look at the relationship … [Link]

Mashable » Don't cry for Mac Mini, it's still part of Apple's lineup

Tuesday 4 April 15:59:02 UTC 2017

Pity the Mac Mini. It's not Apple's most powerful Mac, nor has it ever been a design triumph. A dozen years after Steve Jobs launched it, there's never been a memorable Mac Mini ad campaign. It's the orphan of the Mac ecosystem.  SEE ALSO: The Mac Pro is getting a major do-over Even during a rare and wide-ranging discussion on all … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers thinks he knows why Michael Flynn wants immunity

Tuesday 4 April 15:35:05 UTC 2017

Donald Trump and his Russian ties: the saga that will seemingly never, ever end. In this edition of "A Closer Look," Seth Meyers examines former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's offer to testify in exchange for immunity, and of course, the instantly classic moment Trump walked out of an executive order signing ceremony without signing the executive order. Watch the … [Link]

Mashable » If you want to listen to hot new albums on Spotify, it's time to pay up

Tuesday 4 April 15:34:20 UTC 2017

All good things must come to long, brutal, contractually negotiated end. Spotify announced on Tuesday a new deal that includes the provision that some new albums will only be available to paying subscribers for the first two weeks.  SEE ALSO: Spotify has tapped an unexpected source to build you the perfect playlist The news stands as a turning point in the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' returns home in DIY homemade fashion

Tuesday 4 April 15:30:00 UTC 2017

Spider-Man swings through cardboard sets and miniature cities to prove that he's not a kid in this DIY, shot-for-shot remake of the Spider-Man Homecoming trailer—or Spider-Man HomeMADE trailer (see what we did there?). Check out the side-by-side comparison. Check out the behind-the-scenes. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Robert Downey Jr., Jon Watts, Tom … [Link]

Mashable » High schooler asks his girlfriend to prom using one of our favorite 'Office' moments

Tuesday 4 April 15:29:30 UTC 2017

In a shocking turn of events: Jim and Pam aren't just our personal favorite TV couple. Texas high schooler Davis Looney went full Jim Halpert to ask his girlfriend to prom in an Office-inspired promposal. SEE ALSO: This teen literally jumped out of a plane to ask a girl to prom If you recall, in Season 2 of The Office, Jim … [Link]

Mashable » YouTuber reveals why 'zero calorie sweetener' is actually a total lie

Tuesday 4 April 15:25:58 UTC 2017

You might think "zero calories" means there are no calories in something, but that's where you'd be wrong. In the above video, YouTuber Alex Nickel gives a scientific breakdown of exactly why Splenda — a U.S. sugar substitute that claims to be "zero calorie" — is actually… well, not really zero calorie at all. SEE ALSO: Here's why this random … [Link]

Slashdot » Teenagers Think Google is Cool, Study By Google Finds

Tuesday 4 April 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Today's teenagers think Google and Google brands are cool, research funded by Google has found. From a report: Google published "It's Lit: A guide to what teens think is cool", a "magazine" compiling the results of its research into Generation Z, characterised as those aged from 13 to 17. The Google-funded research found Generation Z relied on brands to "shape … [Link]

Mashable » Sonos PlayBase puts excellent home theater sound right where it belongs

Tuesday 4 April 15:16:29 UTC 2017

Let’s face it. The sound systems in your garden-variety LED HDTV are aural disappointments, which is why soundbars have become necessities. Even though TV manufacturers know their sets will probably need soundbars, it’s a shotgun marriage at best. There are more wires to run and placement to figure out. Wall-mounted TVs still need the soundbars close by. Some people try to … [Link]

Mashable » It looks like Samsung's foldable phone won't be coming anytime soon

Tuesday 4 April 15:10:18 UTC 2017

Sorry guys, but it looks like Samsung may not launch its long-rumored foldable "Galaxy X" phone this year after all. A new report from The Korea Herald now says Samsung's pushing plans to commercialize the foldable phone to 2019. The publication previously said Samsung was looking into producing more than 100,000 "fold-out devices" this year. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Galaxy S8 has … [Link]

Mashable » If this kitten's excited face doesn't make you smile, nothing will

Tuesday 4 April 14:49:09 UTC 2017

This kitten was just gifted a new cat tree and his excitement is a gift to us all. Just look at the faces he makes. Have you ever seen a cat show so much emotion? Happiness, even?  The internal thoughts of this cute kitten are as follows: "Wh-what is this new thing I see? Ooo, it feels…really good. I think…I … [Link]

Mashable » Do you use dating apps at your desk? You're not alone.

Tuesday 4 April 14:48:46 UTC 2017

Have you ever sat at your desk and furtively swiped away on Tinder? Join the club. New data, compiled by enterprise mobile security and data management firm Wandera, shows that we may look busy at our desks but sometimes we’re just focused on getting busy. The company looked at work-issued devices and found that dating app usage has grown by 69 … [Link]

Mashable » Nobody is safe from getting bodied in ELeague's 'Street Fighter V' Invitational

Tuesday 4 April 14:47:59 UTC 2017

The first week of ELeague's Street Fighter V Invitational wrapped up with a few landslide victories and a handful of upsets as players battled for spots in the group stages. With over 100 matches unfolding over the week, there were a whole bunch of hot highlights to salivate over. ELeague put together a highlight reel featuring the top five plays … [Link]

Mashable » Good god, 'The Graduate' is back in theaters

Tuesday 4 April 14:45:18 UTC 2017

Hello darkness, my old friendThe Graduate is back again. In honor of the legendary film's 50th anniversary, a young Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft will return to the silver screen in over 700 theaters across America in 4K restoration. Good god. SEE ALSO: 12 sexy movies you should watch instead of 'Fifty Shades Darker' Yes, it's true. The 1967 classic about … [Link]

Popular Science » Why this wily little badger buried a whole cow

Tuesday 4 April 14:43:27 UTC 2017

Animals You never know when you might want leftovers Oh the agony of being full, and still having more delicious food on your plate. Read on:… [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Fallon got carried away while lip sync battling Shaq

Tuesday 4 April 14:43:03 UTC 2017

The Tonight Show has never failed to deliver hilariously over the top lip sync battles between our favorite celebrities. Last night, Jimmy Fallon continued this glorious segment by challenging basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal to battle.    Between Shaq's surprise guest of Pitbull and the late-night host singing a duet as both John Legend and Ariana Grande, it was difficult to … [Link]

Mashable » See how 'The Walking Dead' pulled off Shiva's killer attack

Tuesday 4 April 14:42:12 UTC 2017

How do you pull off a convincing tiger attack on television? Not with a real tiger, that's for sure. In The Walking Dead's Season 7 finale, Ezekiel's pet tiger Shiva went into full attack mode. The show created the effect by having a stunt man leap onto the actor playing Shiva's unfortunate victim. SEE ALSO: 'Walking Dead' boss says Season … [Link]

Mashable » Vin Diesel's karaoke performance will remind you of your favorite singing chipmunks

Tuesday 4 April 14:35:40 UTC 2017

Apparently Vin Diesel isn't just talented at driving a car through three separate buildings — he's also a very gifted karaoke singer. When the Fast and Furious actor appeared on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon used Diesel's love of singing to convince him to sing Bill Withers' "Lean on Me." With an ever changing dramatic background behind him, the actor's … [Link]

Mashable » For some odd reason Demi Lovato resurrected Poot, and people are thrilled

Tuesday 4 April 14:26:03 UTC 2017

Monday was a day that teenagers around the world have been patiently waiting for: Demi Lovato finally resurrected her very real basement dwelling sister, Poot Lovato.  Poot was born in 2015 after an unflattering photograph of Lovato turned into a meme amongst her fans. And while she's spoken against the photo in the past, for some odd reason Lovato brought Poot … [Link]

Mashable » Gina Rodriguez explains why Equal Pay Day is so important

Tuesday 4 April 14:25:29 UTC 2017

“I was raised with women, strong women and strong men that supported one another," Gina Rodriguez tells Mashable on a spring day in New York.  The Jane the Virgin star partnered with Luna Bar for Women's Equal Pay Day to support her fellow women, as she was raised to do. "[My family] understood what it meant to be fair and equal … [Link]

Slashdot » The Mac Pro Is Getting a Major Do-Over

Tuesday 4 April 14:20:00 UTC 2017

Apple is moving away from the current, cylinder-shaped design used on its Mac Pro desktop, but that replacement will take until next year to hit shelves. From a report: "The Mac Pro, the current vintage that we introduced, we wanted to do something bold and different. In retrospect, it didn't well suit some of the people we wanted to reach," … [Link]

Mashable » Interactive tool helps activists resist the Trump agenda at the state level

Tuesday 4 April 14:17:29 UTC 2017

When it comes to Trump-era resistance, it's time to get local. A new website called OurStates is arming people with tangible steps to fight local legislation that targets at-risk communities. Through an interactive map, OurStates unpacks both harmful and progressive bills currently being considered in each of the 50 states. The tool aims to inform activists, outlining proposed legislation under six … [Link]

Mashable » How to draw a 'Street Fighter' character, officially

Tuesday 4 April 14:08:42 UTC 2017

Want to draw Street Fighter warriors like a pro? Capcom just published a sizable excerpt from an artist's guide for Street Fighter. Created roughly 20 years ago, the document provides anatomical references that artists can use to draw a perfectly proportioned martial artist for the game. SEE ALSO: Blind 'Street Fighter' player wins his first tournament match A look at the … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Legends of Tomorrow' finale is killing off a bunch of your favorite characters

Tuesday 4 April 13:58:37 UTC 2017

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is all about reinvention.  The CW superhero series (which shares continuity with the rest of the Greg Berlanti-produced Arrow-verse) is constantly evolving, whether it's in small ways episode-to-episode, as the time-traveling Legends adapt to life in different eras, or in massive ways season-to-season, as members of the team are replaced by new characters.  In between Season 1 … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how The Rock landed a role in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise

Tuesday 4 April 13:46:50 UTC 2017

It's our first time doing a third installment, but with so many movies in The Fast & Furious franchise, there are just so many things to cover. Gear up with seven ultimate fan facts as you get ready to watch The Fate of the Furious when it hits theaters next week. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read … [Link]

Mashable » Floor-to-ceiling pink palace is the closest thing to Barbie's Dreamhouse in real life

Tuesday 4 April 13:43:46 UTC 2017

Barbie fans and lovers of the colour pink: we have some truly excellent news for you. Someone has created a floor-to-ceiling pink palace in a village in Essex and you can actually stay there IRL. SEE ALSO: Monica would approve of this super-detailed replica of her 'Friends' apartment Easton House Studio — located in a village called Tiptree in Essex, UK … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Will Ship A Pro iMac Later This Year, It Won't Feature Touchscreen

Tuesday 4 April 13:30:00 UTC 2017

Apple's expected update to its iMac line will arrive later this year with some previously unexpected additions: pro models. From a report: "We have big plans for the iMac," Phil Schiller, Apple's SVP of worldwide marketing, said during a recent reporter roundtable at the company's Machine Shop hardware prototyping lab. "We're going to begin making configurations of iMac specifically with … [Link]

Mashable » This inventor built a real-life 'Iron Man' suit and it's awesome

Tuesday 4 April 13:03:40 UTC 2017

Richard Browning has founded Gravity Industries to re-imagine manned flight with the development of his 'Daedalus' flight suit. Read more…More about Gravity Industries, Tony Stark, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » The 2017 total solar eclipse will be livestreamed from 100,000 feet

Tuesday 4 April 13:01:00 UTC 2017

If you won't be in the path of the total solar eclipse on August 21, don't worry. NASA, in partnership with the two-year-old online video platform Stream, will have you covered.  In what could be the space agency's most-watched livestream on record since the landing of the Mars Curiosity rover in 2012, more than 50 high altitude balloons with video equipment … [Link]

Slashdot » Companies Start Implanting Microchips Into Workers' Bodies

Tuesday 4 April 13:00:00 UTC 2017

A Swedish start-up called Epicenter is offering to implant its employees and start-up members with microchips that function as swipe cards, allowing them to open doors, operate equipment or buy food and drinks with a wave of the hand. While these microchips have been available for decades, the technology has never been implanted in humans on such a broad scale. … [Link]

Mashable » John Cena proposes to Nikki Bella at WWE match and the internet felt the romance

Tuesday 4 April 12:42:51 UTC 2017

John Cena proposed to Nikki Bella in the WWE ring right after they won the a tag team match at WrestleMania 33. Naturally, the internet is freaking out.  Read more…More about Tag Team Match, John Cena, Nikki Bella, Wrestlemania 33, and Wwe [Link]

Mashable » Chocolate maker Cadbury accused of 'airbrushing' Easter and Twitter can't even

Tuesday 4 April 12:34:06 UTC 2017

As Easter approaches, children in the UK are looking forward to the annual Cadbury Egg Hunt, which will take place at around 300 National Trust properties. The year the festivities have been hit by a religious controversy led by the Church of England and the Archbishop of York.  The chocolate giant has been accused of "airbrushing faith" from the annual event … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Google uses neural networks to translate without transcribing

Tuesday 4 April 12:19:00 UTC 2017

A new way of translating speech without first transcribing it could outperform conventional machine translation, particularly for rare languages [Link]

Mashable » The Mac Pro is getting a major do-over

Tuesday 4 April 12:06:15 UTC 2017

In the nearly 35 years since the dawn of the Macintosh computer, Apple has not been what you would call open. The famous veil of secrecy fell on Apple in 1984 for the first Macintosh desktop computer and has rarely, if ever, been lifted. Products like the Mac, iMac, Mac Pro, iPhone, iPad, and more arrive when Apple is good and … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden and Stephen Curry singing along to 'Frozen' is a joy to behold

Tuesday 4 April 12:02:27 UTC 2017

Stephen Curry is a man of many, many talents. Not only is he a dab hand at crazy golf, air hockey, rock paper scissors and — obviously — basketball, but it turns out he's also a pretty darn good singer. And boy, does he love Frozen. SEE ALSO: 15 times Carpool Karaoke was the perfect antidote to 2016 In the … [Link]

Popular Science » We need more 'body farms' to figure out how corpses rot

Tuesday 4 April 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Science Research on pig carcasses and a new body farm in Florida might offer some clues Slowly, researchers are piecing together how water can skew decomposition or batter a body. Read on:… [Link]

Mashable » India's Mukesh Ambani now richer than ever, even after giving away internet to 100 million people

Tuesday 4 April 11:36:21 UTC 2017

Even as India’s richest man gave away "unlimited" 4G internet access to more than 100 million subscribers for six months, his personal wealth is far from taking a dent.  SEE ALSO: Indian tycoon's son loses 108 kg in 18 months, Internet reacts with amazement Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of India’s largest industrial house Reliance Industries Limited, added $6 … [Link]

Mashable » Creme Eggs on a pizza are either an abomination or the most delicious thing ever

Tuesday 4 April 11:31:24 UTC 2017

There are some things that should remain sacred and untouched. Pizza is one of them. But not everyone got the memo about leaving pizza alone, because a food delivery company just created a Creme Egg pizza. And we're not sure how to feel about it.  SEE ALSO: Creme egg 'crodoughs' have hit London and they look amazing Deliveroo has just unveiled … [Link]

New Scientist – News » You can’t legislate against mathematics

Tuesday 4 April 11:30:00 UTC 2017

As home secretary, Theresa May was impervious to evidence. Her successor Amber Rudd seems intent on following her leader down the path to nonsense [Link]

Mashable » No prizes for guessing why this clip of a girl singing into a well has gone viral

Tuesday 4 April 11:12:18 UTC 2017

Who needs backing singers when you've got a handy well? SEE ALSO: Singing Dentist's parody of Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' goes viral for all the right reasons Last week, Kansas student Tiffany Day shared a video on Twitter of herself singing into a well in Italy. found a well in italy with a nice echo 😊❤️ missing this trip already … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter invokes the allure of one of its biggest users for its billboard ads

Tuesday 4 April 10:37:57 UTC 2017

To promote the nature of real-time news on its platform, Twitter is turning to one of its more unfiltered, famous users — U.S. president Donald Trump. The social network is plastering his likeness on its billboard ads all over Tokyo's railway stations, accompanied by the hashtag #TrumpAdministration (トランプ&#~ and a catchphrase: "There is a 'now' you don't know about."  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » These greeting cards reflect real couples and fight stereotypes

Tuesday 4 April 10:37:18 UTC 2017

Like all couples, Tineka Smith and her husband Alex buy greeting cards for each other on special occasions. But, they have never been able to find a card that accurately represents their relationship.  "I'm black and my husband is white," says Smith. "We searched for years for a publisher that had options for interracial couples but always had to resort to … [Link]

Mashable » This voicemail fail perfectly sums up grandparents and technology

Tuesday 4 April 10:27:40 UTC 2017

Parents, grandparents and technology are a combination that never fails to deliver. A couple of weeks ago we had the mum who hadn't quite got the hang of WhatsApp, and now we have something even more glorious — a grandmother who definitely isn't familiar with the concept of voicemail. SEE ALSO: Scottish man messages boss asking for day off, gets a … [Link]

Mashable » Google's new font is a beautiful typeface for East Asian languages

Tuesday 4 April 10:21:18 UTC 2017

Adobe and Google have partnered to launch the second leg of an open-source project which aims at providing a unified typeface for the 1.5 billion people in East Asia.  SEE ALSO: Divorced couple still gets their family photo taken every year for their son Adobe calls the new font Source Han Serif, while Google calls it Noto Serif CJK which stands … [Link]

Mashable » Why Warren Buffett is the new face of Coca-Cola in China

Tuesday 4 April 10:13:27 UTC 2017

It may not be uncommon to see your favourite pop star or athlete plastered on a can of soda — but…Warren Buffett? The billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, who claims to be a huge Cherry Coke fan, agreed to let Coca-Cola use his likeness on its bottles to celebrate the drink's recent launch in China. SEE ALSO: Coca-Cola to Stop Using … [Link]

Mashable » Equal pay chatbot wants to help women 'make a sh*t ton of money'

Tuesday 4 April 10:04:56 UTC 2017

If you're a woman who gets tongue-tied when asking for a raise — or is too nervous to even bring up the subject with your boss — it's time to meet this new equal pay chatbot.  SEE ALSO: The mentors and the role they play in Silicon Valley She's your new foul-mouthed best friend on Facebook who can quickly guide you … [Link]

Mashable » Press body and social media rally behind Indian journalist charged over her reporting on the military

Tuesday 4 April 10:03:45 UTC 2017

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has asked India to drop charges against Poonam Agrawal, a scribe with The Quint, who was booked under the Official Secrets Act. CPJ, an independent organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, said in a statement: "Charging journalists with serious crimes for reporting on the military risks having a chilling effect on press freedom."    SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Nintendo Switch Consoles Are Reportedly Warping When Docked

Tuesday 4 April 10:00:00 UTC 2017

When the Nintendo Switch was launched in early March, some users complained about dead or stuck pixels, which Nintendo later dismissed as being "normal." We're now approaching the one-month mark and some users are reporting that the console can warp when it's been docked for an extended period of gaming. The Independent reports: [Reddit] User _NSR has posted a picture … [Link]

Mashable » Ian McKellen reveals why he didn't want to play Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter'

Tuesday 4 April 9:55:53 UTC 2017

If you were making a league table of famous fictional wizards, Dumbledore and Gandalf would probably be pretty big contenders for the top spot. So why, after actor Richard Harris passed away in 2002 after filming the first two Harry Potter films, was Ian McKellen (a.k.a. Gandalf) not considered to replace him? Well, it turns out he was. SEE ALSO: 37 … [Link]

Mashable » AI engineer builds and marries his robot wife

Tuesday 4 April 9:33:31 UTC 2017

A 31-year-old AI engineer has married one of his robot creations. Zheng Jiajia, who used to work for Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, held an informal wedding ceremony for himself and his robot wife in Hangzhou, local papers report. SEE ALSO: Don't believe your eyes: This realistic robot is not human The robot, named Yingying, is able to speak in simple sentences … [Link]

Mashable » North Carolina won the national title, but atrocious refereeing stole the show

Tuesday 4 April 9:12:21 UTC 2017

North Carolina beat Gonzaga for college basketball's national title by eking out a tense 71-65 win on Monday night, but all anyone could talk about during the game's second half was the refereeing.  Simply put: The game officials went whistle-mad in the second half, stealing the show from the players and coaches as the game ground to a mind-numbing pace.  Then, … [Link]

Mashable » The Philippines' favourite fast food chain is opening in Europe

Tuesday 4 April 8:06:45 UTC 2017

Italians, get your stomachs ready. Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee is making its foray into the European market, with plans to open its first store in Italy. SEE ALSO: Fast food giant Jollibee is coming to Australia, but what is it? The company announced its plans, saying Italy's 200,000 Filipinos — the biggest Filipino expat group in Europe — presented a great … [Link]

Slashdot » WhatsApp To Foray Into Digital Payments With India's Controversial Aadhaar

Tuesday 4 April 7:49:00 UTC 2017

Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is mulling a foray into digital payment services in India (Editor's note: the link is paywalled; alternate source), its first such offering globally, and has advertised to hire a digital transactions lead in the country. From a report on The Ken: WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging app, is working quietly to launch person-to-person payments on its … [Link]

Mashable » Apple ordered 70 million bendable OLED screens from Samsung, report claims

Tuesday 4 April 7:48:41 UTC 2017

The screen on at least one version of Apple's upcoming iPhone will be curved in some way — if you believe a new report that claims Apple has ordered 70 million OLED screens from Samsung.  Nikkei Asian Review, who published the report Tuesday citing sources close to Apple's supply chain, has no other details about the order, but says the screens … [Link]

Mashable » Add this cheeky fella to your 'suburb-wandering seals of Australia' file

Tuesday 4 April 7:39:49 UTC 2017

Seals seem to love wandering away from the coast. In Australia, they seem to especially love sitting on cars and what not — causing mischief wherever they go. The latest cheeky sea dog to be found chilling out where it doesn't belong was found Tuesday in the suburb of Newstead, Tasmania, after wandering a little too far inland.  SEE ALSO: Someone … [Link]

Mashable » Granny uses her $1200 Louis Vuitton to bag her fish from the market

Tuesday 4 April 7:30:30 UTC 2017

There’s something fishy about this tale, but that's probably coming from the luxury handbag in it. A man in Taiwan recounted on Dcard, a Whisper-style confessions site, how his grandma used the luxury designer bag he bought her. The bag, from Louis Vuitton's Neverfull range, retails for about $1,260.00. SEE ALSO: In China, you can hire someone to persuade mistresses into … [Link]

Slashdot » Graphene-Based Sieve Turns Seawater Into Drinking Water

Tuesday 4 April 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: A UK-based team of researchers has created a graphene-based sieve capable of removing salt from seawater. The sought-after development could aid the millions of people without ready access to clean drinking water. The promising graphene oxide sieve could be highly efficient at filtering salts, and will now be tested against existing desalination … [Link]

Mashable » Random Aussie quickly learns why you shouldn't heckle a police officer on camera

Tuesday 4 April 5:59:59 UTC 2017

Heckling a police officer is never a good idea. But doing it in front of a pack of press? Now you're really asking for a trouble.  An unknown Australian man (beer bottle in hand) learnt that the hard way when he shouted "BULLSHIT!" during an unnamed officer's address to reporters in Albury earlier this week, as per a video uploaded to … [Link]

Mashable » Divorced couple still gets their family photo taken every year for their son

Tuesday 4 April 5:12:12 UTC 2017

Divorces are often difficult affairs, but they can be even more difficult for children. It's why Victoria Baldwin and her ex-husband Adam Dyson have promised to come together every year to carry on their tradition of taking a family portrait with their son Bruce. SEE ALSO: Little girl photobombed by huge venomous snake The couple divorced shortly after their son's second … [Link]

Mashable » Soon you'll be able to make payments using WhatsApp in India

Tuesday 4 April 4:52:16 UTC 2017

Amid demonetization in India late last year, mobile wallet apps such as Paytm and MobiKwik emerged as the big winners, reporting astronomical growth. But the biggest challenger yet is about to join the race.  WhatsApp is India's most popular instant messaging app, and they're introducing person-to-person payment solutions in the country, according to a report on The Ken. SEE ALSO: Change … [Link]

Mashable » Someone tried to mail a box of deadly horrors to Australia, and geez it's creepy

Tuesday 4 April 3:52:11 UTC 2017

Working in customs comes with the risk of unearthing pretty awful things. For example, Australia's Border Force found a host of spiders and snakes in a box marked as "2 pair shoes," mailed from Northern Europe — because Australia doesn't have enough spiders and snakes already. SEE ALSO: Drought drives huge, deadly cobra to calmly drink from a villager's water bottle … [Link]

Slashdot » An Unexpected Relationship Between Nuclear Power and Low Birth Weight

Tuesday 4 April 3:30:00 UTC 2017

Applehu Akbar writes: Ars Technica reports on a Carnegie-Mellon study of an unexpected side effect of the slowdown in nuclear plant construction after Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. The pollution associated with replacing the power in places where nuclear plants were delayed or canceled has resulted in significantly lower birth weights for children born in the region. The impact on … [Link]

Mashable » North Carolina fan really sinks her teeth into supporting the Tar Heels

Tuesday 4 April 3:06:22 UTC 2017

Maybe painting your teeth is the new painting your face?  You might have seen the photo above pinging around Twitter during Monday night's national championship game between Gonzaga and North Carolina.  SEE ALSO: You need to see this painstaking Lego recreation of a classic March Madness shot Here's what we can tell you: The North Carolina fan in question is named … [Link]

Mashable » It's official: Trump just made your personal data seriously less secure

Tuesday 4 April 2:38:03 UTC 2017

Donald Trump's legislative achievements during his first months in office have been somewhat light, but here's one that should trouble everyone on the internet. As promised, the president signed a bill Monday repealing a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirement that your internet service provider ask permission before tracking and selling your data. The privacy changes enacted during the Obama Administration were … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl shuts down a salesperson who asks her to choose a different doll

Tuesday 4 April 2:19:29 UTC 2017

One’s a doll and one's a human child, but they're both doctors and they both rule. Clearly.  Sophia, a 2-year-old South Carolina girl, impressed her mum (and now, the whole internet) by shutting down some BS at the toy store, when her choice of doll was questioned by a grown-up. Stupid grown-ups!  SEE ALSO: Tell your pal and a confidant: The … [Link]

Mashable » Absolutely no one can make sense of this celebrity chef's bizarre TV rant

Tuesday 4 April 2:03:15 UTC 2017

Hearing dinner talked about like art or philosophy is pretty much the norm in foodie circles. But a famous UK chef's responses during an interview on TV show The Project Monday, were beyond perplexing. SEE ALSO: These teens faked a proposal because free food is everything Heston Blumenthal's in Melbourne, Australia, for The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards, and was asked … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why dolphins slap octopuses into submission — and why it's dangerous

Tuesday 4 April 1:58:21 UTC 2017

For wild predators, catching, killing and eating prey can sometimes be a risky business. We can see this on the African savannah, where a well-aimed kick from a zebra can spell trouble for a hungry lion. But the same can also be true in the ocean, where some prey types are far from helpless seafood. In particular, a large octopus can … [Link]

Mashable » Why 'Moonlight' star Mahershala Ali introduced the NCAA Tournament final

Tuesday 4 April 1:53:16 UTC 2017

When Moonlight star and recent Oscar winner Mahershala Ali helmed the CBS hype reel for Monday night's NCAA Tournament finale between Gonzaga and North Carolina, it might have seemed like an odd connection.  But Ali, in fact, once could have been among the players taking the floor for college hoops glory.  SEE ALSO: The Warriors haven't lost since Klay Thompson signed … [Link]

Slashdot » Google X Worked An Older Employee Until He Was Hospitalized, Then Laid Him Off

Tuesday 4 April 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Julie188 writes: When Google shows up to buy your startup and trade out your relatively worthless startup stock for Google stock, and offers you a high paying job, too, it seems like a dream come true. But for a group of ex-military guys at a startup called Titan Aerospace, it was more like a nightmare, according to a detailed article … [Link]

Mashable » Kid slips the most adorable note into her dad's suitcase before a trip

Tuesday 4 April 1:03:52 UTC 2017

Handwritten notes from kids that end up on the internet typically contain some accidental innuendo or hilarious worldly lesson. But sometimes, they're just wholesome. Redditor endustry1994 recently shared a photo of a note his daughter slipped into his suitcase before a business trip, and it's even more adorable than you can imagine.  Image: endustry1994/reddit "Dear Daddy," the note reads, attached to … [Link]

Mashable » The Detroit automaker who killed Tesla in new self-driving car rankings

Tuesday 4 April 0:50:25 UTC 2017

Who’s winning the race to bring self-driving cars to the masses?  Sorry Elon, a new report doesn’t even have Tesla in its top 10 — instead, auto industry stalwart Ford finished first.  Navigant Research ranked 18 players in the self-driving game, ranked on a set of 10 criteria determined by the firm. It's an inexact science, especially with intangible concepts like … [Link]

Mashable » Ever overshared after hooking up? You can blame science.

Tuesday 4 April 0:48:47 UTC 2017

Have you ever impulsively blurted out “I love you” or something similarly awkward in the minutes following sex? Now you can blame it on science. New research published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found that even just thinking about sex makes you more inclined to disclose things about yourself. You can thank our evolutionary need to build relationships … [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Becomes Legal Payment Option In Japan, Prices Spike

Tuesday 4 April 0:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Investopedia: A bill to amend Japan's Banking Act has finally come to fruition, recognizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender. The bill has far-reaching repercussions for the digital currency world as well as the way that cryptocurrencies can be traded and exchanged. The Banking Act was modified after a long process of … [Link]

Mashable » Dude smokes weed with his grandma for the first time, and it's adorable

Tuesday 4 April 0:13:30 UTC 2017

People learning the fine art of smoking cannabis on camera will never not be adorably funny. Strange Buds from Cut Video is a YouTube series where people from all types of backgrounds come together, smoke weed and enjoy the show. Usually it's pretty silly, sometimes it's heartfelt, but for the most part, the experience brings people together. Recently, a guy … [Link]

Mashable » Sext and dabbing are now officially in the dictionary – no, we're serious

Tuesday 4 April 0:07:21 UTC 2017

English language, who can keep up with you? Dictionary.com is doing its best to play the cool-kid dictionary game, adding 300 new words to its online database. While some new inclusions like "Black Lives Matter" are irrefutably important, we're not sure if we needed all of them (see: "dad bod"). The dictionary's latest addition includes a variety of millennial-approved words ranging … [Link]

Mashable » Please Björk, release this brilliant VR video in actual VR

Tuesday 4 April 0:06:44 UTC 2017

Björk has a longstanding reputation for being on the cutting edge of music video artistry — and her recent forays into virtual reality show that she has no plans to slow down on the innovation.  But while her latest VR music video for the song 'Notget' is visually impressive (we expect nothing less from Björk), there's just one problem: it's not … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do You Deal With a Terrible Tech Manager?

Tuesday 4 April 0:05:00 UTC 2017

snydeq writes: From the Know It All to the Overwhelmer, succeeding beneath a bad manager takes strategy and finesse, writes Paul Heltzel in his round-up of bad IT bosses and how to keep them from derailing your career. "While there are truly great leaders in IT, not all inspire confidence. Worse, you can't always choose who will lead your team. … [Link]

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