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 » These airlines just trolled United so hard on Twitter

Tuesday 11 April 23:27:37 UTC 2017

As United Airlines scrambles to contain a flood of public outrage this week, its competitors are happy to pile on.  The company is under fire over a viral incident in which airport police violently manhandled and dragged a paying passenger from one of the company's flights.  SEE ALSO: Here's United Airlines' adjusted 2017 pre-flight safety speech Some rival airlines have … [Link]

Popular Science » Why won't my shoes stay tied? Scientists are trying to figure it out.

Tuesday 11 April 23:23:16 UTC 2017

Science All knots inevitably fail A study uses high-speed imaging to solve an age old question—why shoelaces untie themselves. [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome Now Uses Scroll Anchoring To Prevent Those Annoying Page Jumps

Tuesday 11 April 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Google has updated its Chrome browser to fix the annoying page jumps that occur when pages are loading. While developers want pages to load the actual content of a page before additional ads and images appear, "the problem is that if you've already scrolled down, your page resets when some off-screen ad loads and you're suddenly looking at a completely … [Link]

Mashable » United hates PR problems so much it's suing a parody website

Tuesday 11 April 23:03:35 UTC 2017

United Airlines, you may have heard, is having some public relations difficulties. United Airlines does not like public relations difficulties. How do I know this?  I spoke with a man who claims to have collected tens of thousands of complaints against the airline since the '90s—and now the company is suing him.  "It's no surprise that United would be the … [Link]

Mashable » United's Yelp page is getting mercilessly slaughtered right now

Tuesday 11 April 23:02:15 UTC 2017

When complaining about a company on social media just isn't enough, the internet's next move is usually a swift jab at its permanent internet reputation, which comes in the form of a flurry of 1-star Yelp reviews.  So naturally, as the internet collectively throws shade, hate, and disappointment at United after videos emerged of a man being forcibly removed from a … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Allegedly Deleting Negative Tweets About United Airlines' Passenger Abuse

Tuesday 11 April 22:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter dooode writes: As you would have read, United just had another Nazi moment where they had to "re-accommodate" a customer using some (not so gentle) force. The social web seems to have been taken by a storm by this incident. But suddenly people are noticing their tweets are being deleted — some of them merely status questions. Does … [Link]

Mashable » 'Funny or Die' uses United's own commercial to blast the airline

Tuesday 11 April 22:27:27 UTC 2017

We're on day two of the internet's relentless bashing of United Airlines after a passenger was forcibly ripped out of his seat on Sunday, and the internet is showing no sign of letting up.  While plenty of memes, jokes, and parody videos have been made after videos of the incident emerged, Funny or Die's take is among the most brutal. … [Link]

Mashable » The Trump team sounds woefully unprepared for this year’s Easter Egg Roll

Tuesday 11 April 22:07:24 UTC 2017

Excuse me, President Trump? Please don't forget about Easter. It's on Sunday. You know ..this Sunday. Now people might be thinking to themselves, "of course the President of the United States isn't going to completely forget about a holiday," but we have genuine cause for concern, because Trump's administration literally had to be reminded to order Easter eggs for this year's … [Link]

Slashdot » Canada Hid the Konami Code In Its Commemorative $10 Bill Launch

Tuesday 11 April 22:00:00 UTC 2017

The Bank of Canada has hid a "Konami Code" Easter egg on its website celebrating their new $10 bank note. The Konami Code is a cheat code that appears in many Konami video games, allowing players to press a sequence of buttons on their game controller to enable the cheat. "The Bank of Canada's web team thought the Konami code … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' creator George R.R. Martin is 'seeing red' over United

Tuesday 11 April 21:41:34 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin gave us the Red Wedding, beheadings, and hordes of killer ice zombiesBut even he can’t stomach United Airlines. SEE ALSO: People are trolling United Airlines with these brutal new slogans "I don't often comment on current events, but the story about the passenger that United Airlines beat bloody and dragged off a flight … [Link]

Mashable » Activists are using fax machines to send clever protest art to lawmakers

Tuesday 11 April 21:33:17 UTC 2017

The fax machine isn't dead. In fact, it's the latest tool of the resistance.  A new campaign called Artifax is encouraging artists, designers, and activists to get the attention of lawmakers by faxing protest art to congressional offices. The goal is to boldly and vocally demand support for national arts funding. The Artifax slogan is simple: "Protect the arts. Fax Congress." … [Link]

Mashable » Back from the sea, Joe Belfiore is ready to help Microsoft win

Tuesday 11 April 21:30:13 UTC 2017

Grow the Microsoft Edge browser, expand Windows 10 and keep building cool devices. That’s was Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore’s job before he stepped away from Microsoft in October of 2015, and that’s pretty much his job today, with a few crucial enhancements. The difference, though, is what Belfiore learned during his months-long sabbatical. SEE ALSO: Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update is an … [Link]

Mashable » That teen's chicken nuggets tweet is on track to make history

Tuesday 11 April 21:28:11 UTC 2017

In a development that feels totally undeserved, that enterprising teen's Wendy's chicken nugget tweet seems to be on track toward becoming the most retweeted of all time.  Carter Wilkerson begged the internet for help in securing a year's worth of free nuggets from the fast food retailer last Wednesday. Wendy's, known as a Cool Brand on Twitter, promised Wilkerson the prize … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mars’s atmosphere hosts metal layers that shouldn’t exist

Tuesday 11 April 21:23:00 UTC 2017

Earth’s magnetic field provokes layers of iron and magnesium in the atmosphere, but Mars has no such field – so finding similar layers is a surprise [Link]

Popular Science » Smart homes for beginners

Tuesday 11 April 21:20:51 UTC 2017

DIY Automate your house Everything you need to know about the gear, the software, and the platforms available for making your home a little smarter. [Link]

Slashdot » Google Ruins the Assistant's Shopping List, Turns It Into a Big Google Express Ad

Tuesday 11 April 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Google Assistant, Google's voice assistant that powers the Google app on Android phones, tablets, and Google Home, has just gotten a major downgrade. In a move reminiscent of all the forced and user-hostile Google+ integrations, Google has gutted the Google Assistant's shopping list functionality in order to turn it into … [Link]

Mashable » When Apple and Qualcomm fight, the iPhone suffers

Tuesday 11 April 21:17:23 UTC 2017

Qualcomm’s striking back at Apple. The chipset maker announced on Monday it's countersuing Apple in response to a lawsuit from earlier this year. It's yet another case of pure corporate drama that you, me, and most consumers don't really need to stick our noses in — just another normal day where one big tech giant sues another tech giant for suing … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Volunteers spot four super-Earths orbiting sun-like star

Tuesday 11 April 21:11:59 UTC 2017

Zooniverse’s Exoplanet Explorers project invites citizen scientists to scour data from the Kepler spacecraft – within two days they found a planetary system [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gene editing opens doors to seedless fruit with no need for bees

Tuesday 11 April 21:11:58 UTC 2017

Gene-edited seedless tomatoes don’t need pollinating to produce fruit – which could come in useful at a time when bees are on the decline [Link]

Mashable » A concerned look at whatever the hell is going on with Ryan Phillippe's Twitter

Tuesday 11 April 21:00:00 UTC 2017

Despite rumors to the contrary, Ryan Phillippe is not dating Katy Perry, as confirmed by their emotional rollercoaster of a Twitter exchange. So, um, what is he up to? Is he dating anyone? I didn't know what Ryan Phillippe did last summer, and suddenly, I felt an all consuming void.  Apparently, he's been tweeting a lot under the name Dr. Philz. … [Link]

Mashable » Your phone's fingerprint scanner might not be as secure as you thought

Tuesday 11 April 20:59:18 UTC 2017

What more do we have to do to keep our smartphones locked to prying eyes — and fingers? Practicing basic phone security is already too much to ask for far too many people — and now, a  study suggests that one of the most basic tools for safeguarding your device might not be as secure as you might think. Researchers from … [Link]

Mashable » B.J. Novak reading to an elementary school class is the cutest thing you'll see today

Tuesday 11 April 20:53:23 UTC 2017

Ryan Howard from The Office is not about kids. Having them, taking care of them — nope, that's just not his thing. But Ryan Howard in real life, otherwise known as actor B.J. Novak, has no problem with children. Just the opposite, actually. He wrote a New York Times bestselling children's book called The Book with No Pictures.  As the title … [Link]

Slashdot » Sir Tim Berners-Lee Lays Out Nightmare Scenario Where AI Runs the Financial World

Tuesday 11 April 20:40:00 UTC 2017

The architect of the world wide web Sir Tim Berners-Lee has talked about some of his concerns for the internet over the coming years, including a nightmarish scenario where artificial intelligence (AI) could become the new 'masters of the universe' by creating and running their own companies. From an article: Masters of the universe is a reference to Tom Wolfe's … [Link]

Mashable » This company is creating prosthetics that will make amputees look superhuman

Tuesday 11 April 20:37:44 UTC 2017

‘Open Bionics' is creating beautiful prosthetics for amputees. The bionic arms make these amputees look superhuman.  Not only are these works of art, they're also affordable costing a fraction of the price as traditional models.  Read more…More about Technology, Art, Prosthetic, Bionic Hand, and Bionic [Link]

Mashable » The uncomfortable dark side of Steph Curry's stunning rise to NBA stardom

Tuesday 11 April 20:29:52 UTC 2017

During last year's Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook was asked about being defended by Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry — and Westbrook snickered from the interview podium in a blatant act of disrespect toward the two-time NBA MVP.  In the following game, Curry went off for 31 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a Golden … [Link]

Mashable » Reach for the glass ceiling in Katy Perry's new Hillary Clinton pumps

Tuesday 11 April 20:26:53 UTC 2017

Katy Perry has unveiled the perfect pumps to pair with pantsuits across the nation — and yes, they're Hillary Clinton approved. On Monday, the singer posted a simply stunning photo to Instagram of "The Hillary" — the newest heels in her shoe line — being modeled by none other than their namesake, Clinton herself. SEE ALSO: Samantha Bee introduces Hillary Clinton … [Link]

Mashable » There's only one perfect Easter candy, and if you disagree, you are wrong

Tuesday 11 April 20:24:35 UTC 2017

Easter’s a season rich with delicious, seasonal candy options, but there's one magical morsel that stands out from the pastel-colored crowd: the Reese's Peanut Butter Egg.  Before you even raise your hand in protest—just don't. There's no disputing this. The Reese's Peanut Butter Egg is the perfect Easter candy. SEE ALSO: This machine knows how to sort your Skittles by color … [Link]

Mashable » United finally issues an apology that sounds like an apology

Tuesday 11 April 20:14:17 UTC 2017

United Airlines has, two days later, finally issued a true apology after a passenger was pulled from his seat and dragged off a plane when a flight was overbooked. SEE ALSO: United Airlines just lost $800 million in value In a short statement issued Tuesday, CEO Oscar Munoz acknowledged that the incident was "horrific" and provoked "outrage, anger, disappointment." "Like … [Link]

Mashable » So now hackers can use your phone's sensors to steal your PIN number

Tuesday 11 April 20:09:10 UTC 2017

Yeah, so this isn't good.  What if the very act of tapping your smartphone's passcode was all it took to expose that code to hackers?  Are you sitting down right now? You should probably sit down.  SEE ALSO: Put a lock screen on your phone, sheeple! Remember that story on how fingerprint locks on smartphones can be duped? And that Samsung's … [Link]

Mashable » Some 'Overwatch' features disabled as 'Uprising' launch causes issues

Tuesday 11 April 20:05:53 UTC 2017

If you're trying to play Overwatch right now, just after the new "Uprising" event's launch, maybe go take a walk or play something else. The freshly launched update, which came in the form of a patch, seems to have mucked things up for Blizzard Entertainment behind the scenes. As a result, a handful of core Overwatch features will be disabled until … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Cloud Video Intelligence, Pi, TransferWise, HMRC

Tuesday 11 April 20:03:57 UTC 2017

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

Slashdot » Facebook Has Reached Its Microsoft Bing Moment — History Shows the Results Won't Be Pretty

Tuesday 11 April 20:00:00 UTC 2017

As we noted recently, Facebook continues to duplicate every core feature that rival app Snapchat adds to its service. A new report, which cites multiple Facebook employees, sheds more light into how Facebook operates. The company, the report claims, created a "Teens Team" to figure out how to grab teenagers back from Snapchat, and has been up front about its … [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer's comments on Hitler shredded by single MSNBC chyron

Tuesday 11 April 19:59:02 UTC 2017

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer had a particularly Sean Spicer-y press conference on Tuesday afternoon, mistakenly telling reporters that Hitler never used chemical weapons. He's since clarified — twice — but as the controversial flub unfolded, MSNBC was ready with a spot-on retort in the form of a succinct breaking news chyron.  SEE ALSO: Sean Spicer was once a … [Link]

Mashable » People totally freaked out about this fireball in the sky

Tuesday 11 April 19:41:35 UTC 2017

Residents across Southern California can breathe a sigh of relief: what you saw last night really was a meteor, not a plane crashing.  SEE ALSO: Fireball video provokes UFO debate because we're desperate for aliens The meteor was spotted in the night sky across the southern portion of the state, including Los Angeles and San Diego, and even some reports … [Link]

Slashdot » The Kodi Development Team Wants To Be Legitimate and Bring DRM To the Platform.

Tuesday 11 April 19:20:00 UTC 2017

New submitter pecosdave writes: The XBMC/ Kodi development team has taken a lot of heat over the years, mostly due to third-party developers introducing piracy plugins to the platform. In many cases, cheap Android computers are often sold with these plugins pre-installed with the Kodi or XBMC name attached to them — something that caused Amazon to ban sales of … [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer said Hitler didn't use chemical weapons and the internet schooled him

Tuesday 11 April 19:15:58 UTC 2017

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer apparently skipped WWII day in his high school history class.  Spicer found himself at the mercy of the internet (yet again) on Tuesday after he delivered some especially alternative facts during the White House daily press briefing. SEE ALSO: Sean Spicer was once a terrifying White House Easter Bunny While answering a question on … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists have created edible water orbs that can help replace plastic bottles

Tuesday 11 April 19:02:04 UTC 2017

‘Ooho’ by Skipping Rocks Lab is an edible water bottle created out of 100% biodegradable brown algae that is an environmental-friendly alternative to plastic bottles.  Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Real Time Video, Hydration, Plastic Bottle, and Plastic [Link]

Mashable » Check out these latest ‘Overwatch’ skins from the ‘Uprising’ event that are awesomely retro

Tuesday 11 April 18:58:34 UTC 2017

Overwatch’s latest event — Uprising — is taking players back seven years in the past to battle hordes of robots during the month of April, and to collect as many old-school skins as possible in the process. The Uprising hero skins show us what our favorite Overwatch characters looked like seven years ago, including Reinhardt, Mercy, Torbjörn, and Tracer's Overwatch team … [Link]

Mashable » People are taping tiny succulents to their fingernails because the internet is weird

Tuesday 11 April 18:57:04 UTC 2017

Australian artist Roz Borg of 'Arozona' is the one behind this latest Instagram fad. She's growing tiny succulents and gluing them onto her fingernails. It's weird but beautiful at the same time. This nail art takes a few hours to achieve but Borg thinks it's worth it. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Instagram Trend, and … [Link]

Mashable » Users' guide: Your rights (or lack thereof) when flying the 'friendly' skies

Tuesday 11 April 18:54:47 UTC 2017

By now, you've seen it. The horrifying video of a man being pulled by force off of a United Airlines flight.  Despite the claims swirling from United, Chicago Police and other parties — that the passenger in question became "belligerent," that he had a "troubled past" — it's clear to most viewers that the use of force by in this … [Link]

Mashable » Feel like cheating? Brain stimulation might make you more honest

Tuesday 11 April 18:51:38 UTC 2017

Human beings cheat. Sometimes a lot.  Though we put systems and rules in place to prevent such deception, even peer pressure, laws, and moral codes often fail to stop us.  SEE ALSO: Wikipedia stats reveal how our collective memory works Leave it to scientists, then, to develop a novel, surprising technique for curbing one of our worst impulses. A new study … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Water telescope uses gamma rays to track new kind of pulsar

Tuesday 11 April 18:49:00 UTC 2017

We may have found a fresh way to spot the spinning corpses of massive stars, using the glow of interstellar gas – and maybe a new class of pulsar too [Link]

Mashable » 'Rogue One' 'Honest Trailer' wants the movie we had before the reshoots

Tuesday 11 April 18:48:52 UTC 2017

Rogue One: A brilliant standalone or "the most money anyone's ever spent to fill in a plot hole?"  Screen Junkies has the answer, or maybe a million more questions, in the honest trailer for Rogue One (or "Rouge One," according to much of the internet). The honest trailer agrees that K-2SO is flawless (and has "more personality than any of … [Link]

Mashable » Dude expertly dropkicks a snake that tried to bite his ass

Tuesday 11 April 18:45:40 UTC 2017

Dropkicking a snake may not be everyone's first plan of defense, but to be fair: It works. An oblivious customer at an internet cafe in the Wiset Chai Chan District of Ang Thong, Thailand had an unfortunate run in with a rat snake on the attack. In the clip, the shoeless man calmly wanders towards the front door of the … [Link]

Mashable » Crowdsourced coral: Scientists get creative in order to find reef 'hope spots'

Tuesday 11 April 18:43:21 UTC 2017

A search party is underway across the world's coral reefs. As warming waters turn more coral into bone-white deserts, scientists are looking for the species and regions with the best chances of resisting global warming.  To find these "hope spots," divers are using creative methods to gather a greater number of observations from a wider range of reefs. Their bigger mission … [Link]

Slashdot » As Streaming Booms, Songs Are Getting Faster and Shorter

Tuesday 11 April 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A new study finds that pop songs are getting faster as listeners' attention spans diminish. Instrumental openings to songs have shrunk dramatically over the past three decades and, to a lesser extent, the average tempo of hit singles has been speeding up, the research found. Hubert Leveille Gauvin, a doctoral student in music theory … [Link]

Mashable » Today's 'Overwatch' co-op mode pits players against hordes of robots

Tuesday 11 April 18:31:57 UTC 2017

Overwatch is throwing players into battle against an army of angry robots in a new co-op mode during the throwback event Uprising, which kicks off today and runs until May 1. The new mode called Uprising brings PvE back to Overwatch as four players dive into the game's past to squash the Omnic uprising that took over King's Row in … [Link]

Popular Science » How many hours of sleep do you actually need?

Tuesday 11 April 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Health It depends on how well you want your brain to work How much sleep do we actually need? And can we train ourselves to need less? Find out. [Link]

Mashable » The top adaptation differences in 'LOTR: The Two Towers'

Tuesday 11 April 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part trek across Middle-earth! The Fellowship splits into two parts but Peter Jackson's film tells them both very differently than J. R. R. Tolkien's book. With no restraint on spoilers it's time to ask (in the common tongue, of course) What's the Difference? Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Book … [Link]

Mashable » Very good dog receives the wrong gift and is more grateful than we'll ever be for anything

Tuesday 11 April 18:19:06 UTC 2017

Fact: Good dogs are great dogs. It's just the way it is. It's science. But we think we've found the greatest of all the good dogs. A dog so grateful that we wish we could shower it with all the treats and presents and kisses it truly deserves.  But doesn't ask for.  Because it is a very good dog. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » George R.R. Martin is just tryin' to hang with the cool kids

Tuesday 11 April 18:12:56 UTC 2017

How do you do, fellow kids? George R. R. Martin, author of Game of Thrones, is just wondering! On Tuesday, the man behind our favorite fantasy franchise tweeted that his publisher wants him to "appeal to a younger audience." SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 gets a release date…and it's in ice? We can't unsee this. So, my publishers say … [Link]

Mashable » 'Bayonetta,' a game about sex angels and magic hair, is out on Steam

Tuesday 11 April 18:09:43 UTC 2017

Bayonetta is back, and now she's got 4K support. The 2009 beat 'em up from PlatinumGames is available now on PC for the first time. The Windows-only Steam release beefs up the game's max resolution to 4K and lets it run at 60 frames per second. Major upgrades for a game that was originally released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.  … [Link]

Mashable » Want your matches to message you back? These are the emojis you need.

Tuesday 11 April 18:07:13 UTC 2017

For something so seemingly simple, emoji can actually be very hard to use. Choosing just the right smiley face — friendly but not creepy, funny but not too weird — is especially tough when you’re trying to chat up a promising match. Fortunately, dating app Clover dug into their data from more than three million users. They've figured out which emojis … [Link]

Mashable » New Las Vegas epsorts arena expected to be the Madison Square Garden of esports

Tuesday 11 April 18:03:56 UTC 2017

The Las Vegas Strip is getting its first-ever dedicated esports arena in 2018 and its going to replace a nightclub at the iconic Luxor Hotel and Casino. The venue — called Esports Arena Las Vegas — was announced today by Esports Arena and its investor Allied Esports. The companies currently operate esports venues in Santa Ana, California, and Beijing, as well … [Link]

Slashdot » TV's Golden Age Is Anything But, Say Writers Preparing To Strike

Tuesday 11 April 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The world's largest media companies returned to the negotiating table Monday with Hollywood screenwriters, seeking to avert a strike that could cost the entertainment industry billions of dollars and take popular TV shows off the air indefinitely. From a report on Bloomberg: Hollywood is bracing for the worst-case scenario after the Writers Guild of America warned advertisers and investors of … [Link]

Mashable » Who knew drawing Peppa Pig could be so NSFW?

Tuesday 11 April 17:50:43 UTC 2017

One great way to learn how to draw is to approach it in steps. First an outline, then a few details, then a few more … before you know it, you've got a nice sketch of Peppa Pig. And as this mom found out when she attempted to teach her daughter how to draw Peppa, here's what you get around the … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert throws staff pizza parties when he beats Jimmy Fallon's ratings

Tuesday 11 April 17:49:22 UTC 2017

When it comes to the battle of the late night shows we know one thing for sure: Jimmy Fallon's ratings have been down for weeks and Stephen Colbert is celebrating by throwing his staff exciting pizza parties. A recent New York Times profile on The Late Show's notable rise in ratings examined Colbert's new political approach and provided a fun anecdote on … [Link]

Mashable » Trailblazing astronaut to star in first ultra-high-definition livestream from space

Tuesday 11 April 17:41:58 UTC 2017

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is about to set yet another space flight first when she stars in the first-ever ultra high-definition livestream from space on April 26.  Sure, this is not as impressive as her record for the first female astronaut to command the International Space Station twice. Nor is it as noteworthy as the record she is poised to shatter … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube's biggest star is trying out Twitch

Tuesday 11 April 17:41:01 UTC 2017

PewDiePie would like some cash.  The YouTube star made this point again and again in a recent video in which he played Minecraft and lamented advertisers abandoning YouTube. Also — and he says this is coincidental — PewDiePie announced he's starting a show on Twitch, a YouTube rival. His money issues might have something to do with it. SEE ALSO: PewDiePie … [Link]

Mashable » 'The X-Files' is coming back, but not the way you're imagining

Tuesday 11 April 17:38:38 UTC 2017

While we're waiting to see whether Fox will greenlight another season of The X-Files following last year's divisive revival, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson have taken pity on us and brought Mulder and Scully back to life for one more investigation — with a twist. The duo are reprising their iconic roles for a new Audible audiobook, X-Files: Cold Cases, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Entire nervous system of an animal recorded for the first time

Tuesday 11 April 17:37:04 UTC 2017

Every neuron in a hydra has been seen firing. The breakthrough helps us understand basic behaviour and could lead to us unlocking the secrets of our own brains [Link]

Popular Science » A four-piece BBQ tool set 70 percent off? I'd buy it.

Tuesday 11 April 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets A sizzlin' deal for $18. It's getting hotter. You know what that means? BBQ season is almost here. I'd buy it. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Qualcomm Says Apple Broke Contract, Hindered Performance of Its Chipsets

Tuesday 11 April 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Qualcomm has filed a 139-page rebuttal of a lawsuit lodged by Apple in January in which the US chipmaker counterclaimed that the iPhone giant was "misrepresenting facts and making false statements." From a report on ArsTechnica: It alleged that Apple had "breached" and "mischaracterized" deals it had in place with Qualcomm and accused the Tim Cook-run firm of interfering with … [Link]

Mashable » Never date someone who can't do their own taxes

Tuesday 11 April 17:17:39 UTC 2017

Are you dating someone who can’t get it together to pay their taxes? You gotta do something about that. Tax Day is a literal day of assessment. Every year you’re forced to take stock of your financial life and pay up or, if you’re lucky, get a nice refund. But it's also a time to assess the state of your romantic … [Link]

Popular Science » Surprising things you can clean in the dishwasher

Tuesday 11 April 17:17:00 UTC 2017

DIY Why hand-wash when we have machines? Things to put in the dishwasher. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Quantum effects cloak impossible singularities with black holes

Tuesday 11 April 17:06:00 UTC 2017

Theoretical points in space-time that destroy the laws of physics may not be a threat in the real world thanks to quantum mechanics [Link]

Mashable » Meth-addicted snake working through his issues in wildlife rehab

Tuesday 11 April 16:59:21 UTC 2017

One snake's journey from innocent reptile to cold blooded meth addict and back again? It's real.  An unnamed python in western Sydney, Australia, was seized on a drug raid more than seven months ago, according to Yahoo7 News. After months of exposure to fumes and air particles while living in the drug lab, the snake was, yes, addicted to meth.  SEE … [Link]

New Scientist – News » It’s not too late to save Great Barrier Reef from politicians

Tuesday 11 April 16:55:00 UTC 2017

Australia is pushing ahead with plans for a giant coal mine, despite the threat it poses to the imperilled reef and hints that the appetite for coal is waning [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, but what if that giraffe baby is dead?

Tuesday 11 April 16:53:46 UTC 2017

So, um, what if something is really wrong with April the Giraffe's baby?  What if we're all glued to a very boring livestream, that's about to become a super depressing, not-alive-stream? Our obsession with April's bulging belly began innocently enough. In the weeks following Trump’s inauguration, the world yearned for something—anything—good to latch onto. And somehow, this totally random, pregnant giraffe … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Daily Show' joins in the fight for 'cocks not glocks'

Tuesday 11 April 16:51:47 UTC 2017

Texas, the great gun-loving state that it is, passed a bill last year that allows concealed carry on college campuses. Some students are (omg, what!) uncomfortable with it, especially because it takes only four hours to obtain a concealed carry license in Texas.  There is, however, something that's still banned from Texas campuses: dildos. So when students gathered to protest … [Link]

Popular Science » Drone Racing League's new Racer3 aircraft tops out at 85 mph

Tuesday 11 April 16:45:57 UTC 2017

Aviation With a new racing drone model, the emphasis remains entirely on the pilot New drone model for new drone racing league… [Link]

Slashdot » Sorry America, Your Taxes Aren't High

Tuesday 11 April 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Americans generally feel they're being over-taxed, especially around this time of the year. But is that really true? An article on Bloomberg investigates: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development analyzed how 35 countries tax wage-earners, making it possible to compare tax burdens across the world's biggest economies. Each year, the OECD measures what it calls the "tax wedge," the … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 8 rumors include a 'Smart Connector' for AR headset

Tuesday 11 April 16:39:22 UTC 2017

With a rumored release date of September, 2017, these iPhone 8 rumors will keep us all wondering what Cupertino has in store.  Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Popular Science » Watch the Soyuz 50 spacecraft land pretty much perfectly

Tuesday 11 April 16:21:38 UTC 2017

Space They make spaceflight look easy The Soyuz capsule gave astronauts coming home from ISS one smooth landing. Read on:… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Waste-munching bacteria could make nuclear stores safer

Tuesday 11 April 16:20:53 UTC 2017

Bacteria that thrive on radioactive waste may make it less likely to leak out of underground stores [Link]

Mashable » Look, Katy Perry and Ryan Phillippe definitely aren't dating, but how do we explain these tweets?

Tuesday 11 April 16:00:16 UTC 2017

Pop star Katy Perry and actor Ryan Phillippe aren't dating. Seriously. They aren't dating. They aren't. Phillippe made that fact extraordinarily clear with this aggressive tweet to paparazzi denouncing the dating rumors swirling around him and Perry: I AM NOT DATING KATY PERRY. BARELY KNOW HER. PLEASE STOP FLYING HELICOPTERS OVER MY HOUSE. SHE IS NOT HERE.thx — Dr. Philz (@RyanPhillippe) … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Ends Support For Windows Vista; Begins To Roll Out Windows 10 Creators Update

Tuesday 11 April 16:00:00 UTC 2017

On Tuesday, Microsoft began the roll out of Windows 10 Creators Update, the latest update of the company's desktop operating system. Incidentally, today is also the day Windows Vista, a decade-old OS as well as some parts of Office 2007 hit end of life. Earlier this month we asked Slashdot readers if they would be upgrading their computers to Windows … [Link]

Mashable » Goodbye forever, Windows Vista

Tuesday 11 April 15:57:20 UTC 2017

The end has finally come for one of the world's most hated pieces of software, Windows Vista.  As of Tuesday, April 11, 2017, Microsoft will no longer be supporting Windows Vista, the company announced in a support article. Often called the worst version of Windows, Vista was released just over a decade ago in 2007, five years after Windows XP and … [Link]

Mashable » Extremely happy elephant is super excited to meet the Queen

Tuesday 11 April 15:45:41 UTC 2017

For most fans of the royal family, meeting the Queen would make their lives complete. But today an elephant named Donna didn't just meet the Queen, she got hand-fed a banana by Her Majesty.  SEE ALSO: Princess Charlotte hugged a balloon display and yelled 'Dada' And the 7-year-old Asian Elephant could not have looked more delighted. .@ZSLWhipsnadeZoo Read all about The … [Link]

Mashable » Charlize Theron gets plenty of action in the 'Atomic Blonde' trailer

Tuesday 11 April 15:40:32 UTC 2017

Is there anything cooler than a neon-soaked Charlize Theron kicking ass and taking names?  The Fate of the Furious and Mad Max: Fury Road star gets her best action showcase yet in Atomic Blonde, which shares some of the same slick style as John Wick – probably because it comes from John Wick co-director David Leitch. SEE ALSO: Summer movie … [Link]

Mashable » Bob Saget and John Stamos share touching memories of Don Rickles

Tuesday 11 April 15:39:32 UTC 2017

Ever since the death of legendary comedian Don Rickles, we've learned so much about his life from the people who idolized him. Mostly in the form of late night talk show segments. In this heartwarming, nearly 13-minute clip, Bob Saget and John Stamos share a multitude of their stories about the late comedian.  “His way of roasting was like nobody … [Link]

Mashable » Airline mistakenly priced Mac Pro at a whopping $4,000 discount

Tuesday 11 April 15:33:12 UTC 2017

Sometimes being at the right place at the right time pays off…until it doesn't.  A customer of Qantas Airlines spotted a ridiculous deal of a lifetime over the weekend in the Qantas online store. The Australian airline mistakenly priced, then eventually cancelled, Apple Mac Pro computers at a $4,000 discount, sparking a flood of orders from bargain hunters. SEE ALSO: 81-year-old … [Link]

Mashable » Adaptation differences in 'LOTR: The Two Towers' every ultimate fan should know

Tuesday 11 April 15:30:00 UTC 2017

Welcome to part two of our three-part trek across Middle-earth. The Fellowship splits into two parts but Peter Jackson's film depicts both of them very differently from J.R.R. Tolkien's book. With no restraint on spoilers, it's time to ask (in the common tongue of course): what's the difference? Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about … [Link]

Mashable » Surly swan blocking traffic DGAF about your morning commute

Tuesday 11 April 15:28:44 UTC 2017

People who say the wildlife in Britain isn't dangerous are, quite frankly, wrong. They've clearly never come face-to-face with a surly swan. SEE ALSO: Elderly British people are using water pistols to fend off aggressive swans BBC journalist Andy Kershaw shared a video on Tuesday morning of a swan blocking traffic in Rotherham city centre. A swan is causing a traffic … [Link]

Mashable » Merriam-Webster trolls United with the definition of 'volunteer'

Tuesday 11 April 15:28:04 UTC 2017

In case United Airlines isn't aware of how problematic its statement on the controversial removal of a passenger from an overbooked flight is, Merriam-Webster whipped out a definition to enlighten everyone. On Monday, after videos showed a bloodied United passenger being dragged down the aisle of a plane, the airline attempted to calm the widespread outrage by releasing several statements, … [Link]

Mashable » Gaming journalist heroically stops attacker, but may never fully recover from slashing

Tuesday 11 April 15:23:35 UTC 2017

An editor at a South Korean gaming site called Daily Game was near a subway station in Seoul on Friday night when he heard a scream. He moved toward the noise and found a man assaulting a woman, ran to stop him, and was met with a knife. The attacker allegedly slashed Daily Game editor Gyung Bae Kwak's right arm, severing … [Link]

Slashdot » A Big Problem With AI: Even Its Creators Can't Explain How It Works

Tuesday 11 April 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Last year an experimental vehicle, developed by researchers at the chip maker Nvidia was unlike anything demonstrated by Google, Tesla, or General Motors. The car didn't follow a single instruction provided by an engineer or programmer. Instead, it relied entirely on an algorithm that had taught itself to drive by watching a human do it. Getting a car to drive … [Link]

Mashable » Google claims it awards gender-blind pay, couldn't have pay discrimination

Tuesday 11 April 15:19:59 UTC 2017

Google said it was "quite surprised" when the Department of Labor claimed last week that the tech giant fostered an extreme gender pay gap across its workforce.  And now it's telling us why. Google claims that its pay practices support salary equity to prevent pay gaps by gender and race.  To back up that assertion in its fight with the Department … [Link]

Mashable » Zach Galifianakis rudely interrupts John Legend and St. Vincent's duet

Tuesday 11 April 15:19:58 UTC 2017

Raising money has never included so much accordion playing and chair smashing. 7-Inches for Planned Parenthood, a charity producing 7-inch vinyl records to raise money for the women's health organization, brought together John Legend and St. Vincent to cover Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You." The duo were having fun jamming on the piano when Zach Galifianakis barged in to offer some … [Link]

Mashable » This smart bra can tell when you're getting stressed

Tuesday 11 April 15:19:57 UTC 2017

When Cindy Wu was a student at The University of British Columbia, she began to suffer from depression. One thing that helped improve her health was yoga. "It was like a cure for me," the former mechanical engineering student said.  Wu eventually became a yoga instructor herself. Then she did something even more ambitious: She built a smart sports bra to … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Fate of the Furious', or the one where Jason Statham becomes MVP

Tuesday 11 April 15:19:56 UTC 2017

Vin Diesel may be the heart of the Fast and the Furious franchise, and Dwayne Johnson its shiny new face. But in The Fate of the Furious, Jason Statham is the adrenaline coursing through its veins.  The former villain nearly steals the show right out from under its leading heroes, one punch at a time.  SEE ALSO: Summer movie preview: What … [Link]

Mashable » United Airlines just lost $800 million in value

Tuesday 11 April 15:19:27 UTC 2017

Please buckle up, there's some turbulence ahead.  United Continental has lost about $800 million in total value on Tuesday, the day after a video of a man being dragged off a flight became a major news story.  Shares in the company had declined about 3.8 percent in mid-morning trading, a steep drop for a major company like United.  The controversy began … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi to launch new flagship phone on April 19

Tuesday 11 April 15:18:58 UTC 2017

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is coming soon.  The company will be launching its next flagship on April 19 in Beijing, according to a post on Xiaomi's Facebook page. SEE ALSO: Google is destroying Apple in the app game — except where it counts Xiaomi didn't share any actual specs for the phone, but it did say the Mi 6 would be … [Link]

Popular Science » Dazzling light show spotted on Uranus

Tuesday 11 April 15:18:20 UTC 2017

Space Your aurora is showing It may not be the most glamorous planet, but Uranus is home to auroras. Check them out:… [Link]

Popular Science » Dragon blood may help wounds heal faster

Tuesday 11 April 15:18:19 UTC 2017

Health A Komodo dragon-inspired compound slays tough bacterial infections in mice It's not magic, it's microbiology. Check it out:… [Link]

Popular Science » Volcanic ash and ancient poop reveal penguins' tragic history

Tuesday 11 April 15:18:18 UTC 2017

Environment Eruptions might be responsible for shrinking penguin populations. Antarctic penguins populations declines can be traced to nearby island's volcanic eruption. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' teaser builds on the tense Season 4 finale

Tuesday 11 April 15:16:11 UTC 2017

Even if it's still — inexplicably — billed as a comedy, Orange is the New Black has never shied away from violence. The Season 4 finale ended with Daya holding a gun to a guard's head, and a first look at Season 5 shows us that shots are most definitely fired. SEE ALSO: Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli are now … [Link]

Mashable » This sheet-like sieve can turn salt water into drinking water

Tuesday 11 April 15:05:57 UTC 2017

Scientists at the University of Manchester are developing a graphene-oxide membrane that could one day be the answer to fresh water shortage.  Read more…More about Real Time Video, Environment, Future, Cool, and Graphene [Link]

New Scientist – News » New approach to dark energy might explain our cooling universe

Tuesday 11 April 15:04:47 UTC 2017

We thought dark energy was behind the accelerated expansion of the universe to its cold, dark end state, but it might be a supporting actor in a quantum plot [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's new default avatars get a slick 'Overwatch' remix

Tuesday 11 April 14:41:01 UTC 2017

Twitter finally finally killed the stupid egg. Now, the social media platform's default profile photo — for those that don't upload one of their own — is a non-gendered head-and-shoulders silhouette. See for yourself: SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' heroes reimagined as 48 original Pokémon, evolutions and all Image: TwitterWhere some might see boring, Blizzard Entertainment instead saw a beautiful blank canvas. So … [Link]

Mashable » Summer movie preview: What to watch if you're in the mood to laugh

Tuesday 11 April 14:40:19 UTC 2017

All week, we'll be running our 2017 summer movie preview. On Monday, we kicked things off with our most highly anticipated action movies. Today: the comedies we're dying to see.  Hot, heavy days call for easy, breezy laughs, and this summer's comedies are eager to deliver.  SEE ALSO: Summer movie preview: What to watch if you're an action connoisseur Our picks … [Link]

Slashdot » Fitbit's New Smartwatch Has Been Plagued By Production Mishaps

Tuesday 11 April 14:40:00 UTC 2017

JP Mangalindan, reporting for Yahoo Finance: Fitbit's first "proper" smartwatch and first-ever pair of bluetooth headphones are due out this fall after a series of production mishaps delayed the project, Yahoo Finance has learned. The fitness tracker company's smartwatch project has been a troubled one. Production problems have forced Fitbit to push an original spring launch to this fall, according … [Link]

Popular Science » Blue Apron delivers delicious cook-at-home meals to your door

Tuesday 11 April 14:31:31 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Fresh, sustainable ingredients and simple instructions Blue Apron Delivers Delicious Cook-at-Home Meals to Your Door. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Instagram Direct update is Facebook's latest attack on Snapchat

Tuesday 11 April 14:30:00 UTC 2017

Stop me if you've heard this one: Instagram is making itself a better app by taking some cues from Snapchat. The former photo-sharing app is launching a new version of Direct, its one-to-one and group messaging, with more features. Starting Tuesday, disappearing photos and videos will appear in the same text threads as other messages with friends.  SEE ALSO: In defense … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Do Airlines Overbook?

Tuesday 11 April 14:20:00 UTC 2017

From a report on BBC: A common overbooking problem on a United Airlines flight on Sunday ended with a man being bloodied and dragged from his seat and an already troubled airline earning more bad press. How did it all go so wrong? Overbooking on flights happens all the time. Empty seats cost airlines money, so they offset the number … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Schools US Government About Gender Pay Gap

Tuesday 11 April 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Google wants the US government to know that it takes gender pay equity very seriously — and is baffled by the contention that a gap exists at the tech giant. From a report: In responding to allegations lodged by the US Department of Labor that Google systematically pays its female employees less than it pays men, the search giant said … [Link]

Mashable » Hasan Minhaj from 'The Daily Show' picked to host White House Correspondents' Dinner

Tuesday 11 April 13:46:38 UTC 2017

The president might not be at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner but The Daily Show will be as Hasan Minhaj, a correspondent for the show, will host whatever festivities take place on April 29, 2017.  SEE ALSO: Everyone is having a field day with news that Trump is skipping the Correspondents' Dinner Of Minhaj, White House Correspondents Association president Jeff … [Link]

Mashable » The Zuckerberg manifesto in action— Facebook launches first 'Communities Summit'

Tuesday 11 April 13:40:00 UTC 2017

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced to the world in a mere 6,000 words earlier this year  that he was going to take understanding his country, and the factions within it, seriously.  Now, we have the first real step in that direction.  On Tuesday, Facebook revealed it will hold its first-ever Facebook Communities Summit later this year in what appears to be … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Deep learning tells giraffes from gazelles in the Serengeti

Tuesday 11 April 13:33:41 UTC 2017

Training an image-recognition system on millions of photos taken by hidden cameras could help ecologists better track different animals in their habitat [Link]

Mashable » Yes, you can appear in the Han Solo movie

Tuesday 11 April 13:30:00 UTC 2017

Han. Chewie. Lando. And you?  A Star Wars charity contest, unveiled with great fanfare on Good Morning America on Tuesday, offers fans — among other prizes — the chance to appear in the untitled Han Solo movie, currently filming in Pinewood Studios just outside London.  SEE ALSO: What should the Han Solo movie be called? Here are the best options. Star … [Link]

Mashable » Kendrick Lamar reveals the tracklist for his new album, which features Rihanna and U2. Yes, U2.

Tuesday 11 April 13:18:18 UTC 2017

Kendrick Lamar season is officially upon us.  Over the past few weeks, the Compton rapper surprised the world with two new songs and a music video. And if that weren't enough, this Friday he's set to release his latest project, which now officially has a name and a tracklist.  SEE ALSO: Sit down and watch Kendrick Lamar's new video for 'Humble' … [Link]

Slashdot » 25 Percent of US Driving Could Be Done By Self-Driving Cars By 2030, Study Finds

Tuesday 11 April 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Self-driving still seems to be a ways off from active public use on regular roads, but once it arrives, it could ramp very quickly, according to a new study by the Boston Consulting Group. The study found that by 2030, up to a quarter of driving miles in the U.S. could be … [Link]

Mashable » Man finds himself in the middle of a full-blown rave on his commute home

Tuesday 11 April 12:53:42 UTC 2017

The Underground is a glorious network of trains and railways that connect all of London.  SEE ALSO: This song naming all 270 London underground stations is pretty epic On the worst of days, it's a jam-packed, sweaty commute filled with disgruntled people. On the best of days, it's a rave. In the video above, a man whipped out his phone … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon pushes Prime Video in its fastest growing market with new partnerships

Tuesday 11 April 12:45:35 UTC 2017

Amazon is leaving no stone unturned in its push for Prime Video in India, its fastest growing market.  SEE ALSO: After bagging Shah Rukh Khan, Netflix nears deal with Aamir Khan The ecommerce giant announced two new partnerships in India this week to expand its catalog for the local audience.  The company today bagged a deal with Kabir Khan, the Indian … [Link]

Mashable » StubHub finally gets social

Tuesday 11 April 12:30:57 UTC 2017

StubHub — the land of never-ending tickets, such as a seat to LCD Soundsystem in Brooklyn Monday night for $375 (original price: $60) — is becoming more social. SEE ALSO: Microsoft CEO says artificial intelligence is the 'ultimate breakthrough' The eBay-owned online ticket exchange is making it easier to buy a ticket — and to do so with your friends. StubHub … [Link]

Mashable » Google pays tribute to legendary Indian artist and it is outstanding

Tuesday 11 April 12:25:00 UTC 2017

Search giant Google rolled out an artsy surprise for Indian users by paying a tribute to "pioneering artist" Jamini Roy on his 130th birth anniversary. It created a beautiful horse doodle inspired by the master's Black Horse painting.  It further allowed users to take a tour of Roy's artworks and collections on Google Arts & Culture. The virtual exhibit was curated … [Link]

Mashable » This may be one of the fastest goals ever scored in a football match

Tuesday 11 April 12:22:04 UTC 2017

You know you're off to a strong start when you go 1-0 up two seconds into a football match. During a West of Scotland Super League First Division match between Clydebank and Maryhill on Saturday, that was exactly what happened. SEE ALSO: 14 times footballers were unintentionally hilarious on Twitter At 2 p.m., immediately after the match kicked off, this was … [Link]

Mashable » Scientist discovers ingenious ways to destroy the 'indestructible' £5 note

Tuesday 11 April 12:15:58 UTC 2017

The old paper £5 note was recently replaced with a polymer bill said to be indestructible. A university science professor decided to put this theory of unbreakability to the test. SEE ALSO: Elderly woman finds £5 note worth £50,000, donates the money to young people In the video above, Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff uses all means of science to break … [Link]

Mashable » The only camera on your phone that matters now is the one that takes selfies

Tuesday 11 April 12:00:00 UTC 2017

The only camera on a phone that's ever mattered has always been the one on the back. That's how it's been for years. But increasingly, the camera on the back isn't the one people care about the most, or the reason you might pick one phone over another. No, the most important camera on your phone is now the selfie camera. … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a flying car you will actually be able to buy this year

Tuesday 11 April 11:59:21 UTC 2017

Flying cars are the future, right? In the 1960s, the world imagined a future in which anyone could afford to take a drive above the scenery, but the technology simply never got there.  Now, Slovakian startup AeroMobil has announced it will be launching a flying car this year — and unlike their first prototype, unveiled in 2014, this one will be … [Link]

Mashable » A meadow of Lego daffodils has sprouted in the center of a city and it's delightful

Tuesday 11 April 11:39:03 UTC 2017

A field of daffodils built with yellow Lego bricks has sprouted in Hull, UK, much to the delight of its residents.  SEE ALSO: Stop working like a sucker and get paid to build Lego models instead The temporary installation is part of Hull's City of Culture 2017 event, a celebration highlighting the city's arts and cultureThe display in the East Yorkshire … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why the “bisexuality hormone” study is not as simple as it seems

Tuesday 11 April 11:00:00 UTC 2017

A link between prenatal hormone exposure and later sexual orientation is intuitively intriguing – but the study's problems go beyond small sample size [Link]

Mashable » We became scientists to help the world. Now we need to take to the streets.

Tuesday 11 April 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Neither of us imagined that getting a Ph.D. in science would turn us into climate activists, too. As scientists and as a couple in our twenties, it's been excruciating to watch the Trump administration's unrelenting attacks on climate science and our generation's future. Knowing that policy decisions made over the next four years could impact the lives of hundreds of generations … [Link]

Mashable » That sick 'Fate of the Furious' tank is a real Army vehicle? Hell yeah it is

Tuesday 11 April 11:00:00 UTC 2017

It's not just a tank — it's a Ripsaw, bruh. The world's fastest tank.  And it is real. The new favorite vehicle of Tej Parker (played by Ludacris) you'll see shredding ice this weekend in The Fate of the Furious isn't just some vehicle production designer's dream. It's a bona fide military asset, albeit one that's still in testing phase. … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is making the same joke about United Airlines and Pepsi

Tuesday 11 April 10:34:23 UTC 2017

April has been a big month for PR disasters. Last week there was the now-infamous Kendall Jenner Pepsi commercial that was withdrawn after the huge backlash it received. This week, though, the spotlight has been firmly fixed on United Airlines. SEE ALSO: United's staff memo makes the internet even angrier—yes, that's possible On Monday, a video showing a passenger being forcibly … [Link]

Mashable » Dog finds the perfect sunny day companion and it's not what you'd expect

Tuesday 11 April 10:26:29 UTC 2017

There’s nothing quite like basking in the warmth of the first sunny days of spring. This dog in London knew exactly how to make the most of the weather with the help of his leafy friend. SEE ALSO: Extremely excited dog adorably fails his Crufts agility competition A woman passing by London Fields saw the coned doggy sitting on his front … [Link]

Mashable » People in this country might have to follow state orders while dining out

Tuesday 11 April 10:16:41 UTC 2017

In its effort to curb food waste, the Indian government wants to fix serving sizes across hotels and restaurants. SEE ALSO: India blocks 'The Danish Girl' from airing on TV "If a person can eat only two prawns, why should he or she be served six? It’s wastage of food and also money people pay for something that they don’t eat,” … [Link]

Mashable » Stunning graphic novel shows aid workers fighting hunger and fear in South Sudan

Tuesday 11 April 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Aid worker Leila Helal doesn't have an easy job. She's working with the World Food Programme in South Sudan, a country currently facing a Level-3 Emergency — the U.N.'s classification reserved for the most severe, large-scale humanitarian crises in the world. Here's the catch: Leila is fictional, but the situation in South Sudan is anything but. The country is facing widespread … [Link]

Slashdot » Boeing Expects To Save Millions In Dreamliner Costs Using 3D-Printed Titanium Parts

Tuesday 11 April 10:00:00 UTC 2017

According to Reuters, Boeing has hired Norsk Titanium AS to print titanium parts for its 787 Dreamliner, paving the way to cost savings of $2 million to $3 million for each plane. The 3D-printed metal parts will replace pieces made with more expensive traditional manufacturing, thus making the 787 more profitable. From the report: Strong, lightweight titanium alloy is seven … [Link]

Mashable » Protester in viral photo embraces woman she defended from Islamophobic abuse

Tuesday 11 April 9:50:20 UTC 2017

A viral photograph of a young woman smiling as she confronted the leader of the English Defence League (EDL) has become a symbol of resistance against the far-right. In the photo, Saffiyah Khan is seen standing up to EDL leader Ian Crossland during the far-right group's demo in Birmingham on Saturday. Moments before the photo was taken — by Press … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese travellers are cutting up their United Mileage cards in anger

Tuesday 11 April 9:35:05 UTC 2017

Oh boy. United Airlines is trending on Weibo, China's version of Twitter — but it's not pretty. On Monday, United forcibly removed an Asian man from a Chicago-Louisville flight. In disturbing footage, the security staff are seen struggling with the passenger, before he is removed from his seat and dragged down the aisle with a bloodied mouth. SEE ALSO: United's staff … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Drone maps mines to explore unsafe caverns and seek out minerals

Tuesday 11 April 9:30:53 UTC 2017

Australian government researchers are equipping drones with cameras and sonar so they can explore parts of old mines that are unsafe for people to visit [Link]

Mashable » People are trolling United Airlines with these brutal new slogans

Tuesday 11 April 9:24:54 UTC 2017

If you've been anywhere near the internet in the past 24 hours, chances are you'll have stumbled across that disturbing viral video of the United Airlines passenger being forcibly dragged from his seat. SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel rips into United Airlines with parody vid In the hours since, United Airlines has been at the centre of a media firestorm. Pretty much … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel rips into United Airlines with parody vid

Tuesday 11 April 8:34:28 UTC 2017

While outrage over the United Airlines saga still climbs online, Jimmy Kimmel has delivered his hot take with a searing rant at the airline. United is about to replace Pepsi as the most hated firm on the Internet right now, after videos of a man onboard one of its flights was filmed being dragged down the aisle with a bloodied … [Link]

Mashable » These hyperrealistic handmade dogs will bend your mind

Tuesday 11 April 8:18:31 UTC 2017

Much wow. These felt doggos appear to have pulled the wool over our eyes. A Japanese artist, @yomoko888's super realistic handmade felt dogs are going viral on Twitter for obvious reasons. A post shared by 羊毛フェ&#1~ ＊yomoko888＊ (@yomoko888) on Feb 13, 2017 at 9:38pm PST SEE ALSO: Fun dad allows family dog to get a very unfortunate haircut Yomoko888 often churns … [Link]

Mashable » Stop what you're doing, the original Tamagotchi is back

Tuesday 11 April 7:34:46 UTC 2017

If you didn't manage to get your hands on an original Tamagotchi 20 years ago — now's your chance.  Japanese toy maker Bandai has re-released the first edition of the electronic pocket pet, complete with the original six characters we used to know and love.  SEE ALSO: New App Remakes the Tamagotchi for the Smartphone Era Any of these look familiar?Image: … [Link]

Mashable » This banker's relationship advice to grad school students is worth hearing

Tuesday 11 April 7:33:56 UTC 2017

It's not everyday that you get 'relationship' advice from a leading banker on a podium. Hence, when Shikha Sharma, who leads one of India's biggest private banks, addressed students at IIM-A — the country's premier grad school — and drew analogies between life partners and workplaces, everyone listened intently. SEE ALSO: 9 Tips for a Better Company Culture Sharma, who's … [Link]

Slashdot » Large Near-Earth Astroid Will Fly Past Earth On April 19

Tuesday 11 April 7:00:00 UTC 2017

William Robinson quotes a report from Phys.Org: A relatively large (650 meters) near-Earth asteroid discovered nearly three years ago will fly safely past Earth on April 19 at a distance of about 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometers), or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon. The asteroid will approach Earth from the direction of the sun … [Link]

Mashable » Video captures hordes of evil jellyfish in alarming numbers

Tuesday 11 April 6:16:53 UTC 2017

Dear God, it's happening. The jellyfish are (still) coming to invade Australia.  First, they tried to disguise themselves as washed-up breast implants. Then, they beached themselves en masse. And now, new footage has emerged of the evil gelatinous umbrellas, gathering off-shore in some kind of silent conference of doom.  18-year-old Riley Watts and his friend came across the gross swarm … [Link]

Mashable » This startup wants to build a nano satellite fleet for the internet of things

Tuesday 11 April 6:06:36 UTC 2017

We’re hurtling towards a future where everything from cows to toasters will be internet-connected. But do we have the infrastructure to support this digital web? An Australian startup wants its nano satellites to help form the backbone of the internet of things. Founded in 2015, Adelaide-based Fleet announced a A$5 million ($3.8 million) Series A funding round Tuesday, to help build … [Link]

Mashable » And the award for worst United Airlines joke goes to…

Tuesday 11 April 4:25:08 UTC 2017

The United fiasco was terrible for the airline and for the poor guy who was forcibly removed from his flight.  But it was great for internet jokes. Ah, the dank memes of justice.  SEE ALSO: United's staff memo makes the internet even angrier—yes, that's possible Sadly, one former politician decided to pile on United Airlines with the worst dad joke … [Link]

Popular Science » A neural network helped researchers crack smartphone PINs using built-in motion sensors

Tuesday 11 April 4:06:53 UTC 2017

Technology A simple exploit could guess a four-digit security code with surprising accuracy Smartphone sensors present a potential way for hackers to figure out a four-digit pin, new research reveals. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Identify Parts of Brain Involved In Dreaming

Tuesday 11 April 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Scientists have unpicked the regions of the brain involved in dreaming, in a study with significant implications for our understanding of the purpose of dreams and of consciousness itself. What's more, changes in brain activity have been found to offer clues as to what the dream is about. Writing in the … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Simpsons' quote was looped for 4 hours by a TV station and it will melt your brain

Tuesday 11 April 3:24:39 UTC 2017

Simpsons fans can be obsessive.  But hearing your favourite quote repeated over a marathon amount of hours might be pushing it, even for diehards. SEE ALSO: Robot Kanye will free you from the human labor of listening to the real thing But that has never stopped Australian TV station, Eleven, from playing basically only The Simpsons for years and it certainly … [Link]

Mashable » These American tech companies are heading south to list. But why?

Tuesday 11 April 3:16:21 UTC 2017

American technology companies are traveling to the other side of the world to raise a buck. The underwater drone company Aquabotix is one U.S. startup eyeing the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as a venue to publicly list, rather than looking for venture capital at home.  If successful, it will join 12 U.S. tech listings to take place in Australia since 2013. … [Link]

Mashable » Shocking survey proves that teens really want iPhones

Tuesday 11 April 2:46:55 UTC 2017

Teens. They know what's up.  In this case, what's up just so happens to be the percentage of U.S. teenagers planning to own an iPhone in the very near future.  SEE ALSO: Trying to protect teens by censoring the internet probably doesn't work So finds a shocking report from investment bank Piper Jaffray, which notes that the Apple smartphone trounces competitors … [Link]

Mashable » Now you can rant about 'Game of Thrones' with this new tweetstorm app

Tuesday 11 April 2:12:39 UTC 2017

A good rant can go a long way—unless Twitter's short posts and impossible threading cramp your style. SEE ALSO: Neil deGrasse Tyson unleashes hot fire on Trump in angry tweetstorm That's where Stormcrow comes in. It tries—like others before it — to make it easier to rant and rave 140 characters at a time. The brainchild of app developer Jared Sinclair, … [Link]

Mashable » United's staff memo makes the internet even angrier—yes, that's possible

Tuesday 11 April 1:43:52 UTC 2017

The CEO of United Airlines wants his employees to know the company made a huge mistake, and he's really sorry about it.  Lol, just kidding. In a staff memo, Oscar Munoz called the passenger seen being dragged off a plane in disturbing viral videos "disruptive and belligerent" after they "politely" asked him to "deplane." Ultimately, the crew was "left with … [Link]

Mashable » Ludacris has ridiculously fake CGI abs in his new music video

Tuesday 11 April 1:43:51 UTC 2017

There are some things you see that immediately burn into the back of your retinas. Come check out Ludacris' new abs. Luda unveiled his new single "Vitamin D" on Monday, and while most were hopefully awaiting his nostalgic return, it was hard to see past the ridiculous, CGI six-pack. Oh, also, someone lost his nipples.  SEE ALSO: Adorably weird shruggie … [Link]

Mashable » Ancient Greeks and Aboriginal Australians saw constellations in common

Tuesday 11 April 1:37:46 UTC 2017

Look up on any clear night and you can see myriad stars, planets, and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. The chances are that you know some of the constellations. The International Astronomical Union recognises 88 constellations, ranging from the giant water-serpent Hydra to tiny Crux (the Southern Cross). These are largely based on the mythology of the ancient Greeks. … [Link]

Mashable » Reporters share their bloopers in solidarity with daydreaming newsreader

Tuesday 11 April 1:34:24 UTC 2017

We all make mistakes. Some people make them on live television. But when reports that recently-viral ABC24 newscaster, Natasha Excelby, was removed from the air after being caught daydreaming mid-broadcast, her fellow journalists assembled. Like a team of mistake-making superheroes, presenters began sharing their own stories of live-to-air humiliation with the hashtag #PutYourBloopersOut and the results are as LOL as they … [Link]

Slashdot » McDonald's Is Now Accepting Snapchats As Job Applications

Tuesday 11 April 0:45:00 UTC 2017

McDonald's Australian subsidiary is now accepting job applications via Snapchat. Specifically, McDonald's wants potential candidates to send the company a 10-second video using a filter that shows them wearing a McDonald's uniform. Matthew Hughes reports via The Next Web: The job applications, which McDonalds calls "Snaplications" (I vomited a little), will be the first step in the recruitment process. The … [Link]

Mashable » Ford's giving your local police a supercharged reason to go green

Tuesday 11 April 0:44:01 UTC 2017

Ford just introduced a supercharged hybrid for police that can handle intense pursuits, even through flooded intersections and over curbs.  The Police Responder Hybrid is the first of its kind, according to Ford, which is putting $4.5 billion into electric car production over the next five years.  The car has been certified by police agencies to be "tough enough to handle … [Link]

Mashable » Paul Walker's mom to Vin Diesel: 'You lost your other half'

Tuesday 11 April 0:15:20 UTC 2017

Vin Diesel, like all of us, is still feeling the loss of his late Furious franchise co-star Paul Walker. In an interview with Sirius XM’s Maria Menounos, the actor said he thinks of Walker — who died in a fatal car crash in 2014 — often. “There wasn’t a day, there wasn’t a scene, there wasn’t a second where I didn’t have … [Link]

Slashdot » DMCA 'Safe Harbor' Up In the Air For Online Sites That Use Moderators

Tuesday 11 April 0:05:00 UTC 2017

"The Digital Millennium Copyright Act's so-called 'safe harbor' defense to infringement is under fire from a paparazzi photo agency," reports Ars Technica. "A new court ruling says the defense may not always be available to websites that host content submitted by third parties." The safe harbor provision "allow[s] websites to be free from legal liability for infringing content posted by … [Link]

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