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 » Couple sitting on a boat created a very NSFW optical illusion

Thursday 4 May 23:54:45 UTC 2017

You’re gonna want to look twice at this picture. Sometimes, our eyes like to play tricks on us. And you'll soon realize with this optical illusion that your mind has its head in the gutter. SEE ALSO: Our eyes reveal when we're about to have an epiphany Redditor Summerie posted a photo to r/funny that her friend originally shared to Facebook … [Link]

Mashable » 4 times Girl Scouts fought to make the world a better place

Thursday 4 May 23:46:20 UTC 2017

When you think of the Girl Scouts, cookies probably come to mind first. But the defining trait of the century-old organization isn't those delicious treats. Instead, it's a fierce commitment to equality and inclusivity.  SEE ALSO: Fighting Trump? Your best weapon is the one you least expect Those values were on display in a viral photo of a young scout named … [Link]

Mashable » ESPN launches new podcast series, bringing back TrueHoop cast to NBA fans

Thursday 4 May 23:44:31 UTC 2017

Like Jon Snow being resurrected by Game of Thrones' Red Priestess, the basketball gods have decided to give one of the most beloved sports podcasts a second chance.  ESPN's TrueHoop podcasts are back. But there's a catch: the pop-culture-meets-sports-talk series of podcasts have a brand-new name, and a slightly different, but mostly familiar lineup.  SEE ALSO: ESPN is laying off a … [Link]

Slashdot » Majority of US Households Now Cellphone-Only, Government Says

Thursday 4 May 23:40:00 UTC 2017

The National Center for Health Statistics has released a report that says, for the first time in history, U.S. households with landlines are now in the minority. Network World reports: The second 6 months of 2016 was the first time that a majority of American homes had only wireless telephones. Preliminary results from the July-December 2016 National Health Interview Survey … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. visa applicants may have to hand over their social media handles

Thursday 4 May 23:37:17 UTC 2017

If you're applying for a visa in the United States, the U.S. government may want to follow you on social media. The State Department wants more United States visa applicants to hand over their social media handles, according to Reuters.  SEE ALSO: Why Trump's latest speech is a big deal for Silicon Valley Though the requirement allegedly doesn't apply to anyone … [Link]

Mashable » Lonzo Ball's signature shoe got savaged on Twitter, but his dad might have the last laugh

Thursday 4 May 23:26:42 UTC 2017

The most infamous father in basketball is not unlike Donald Trump in that he's cracked the code to fame and relevance in these modern times.  Our latest example: The unveiling of Lonzo Ball's $500 signature sneaker on Thursday, weeks before the NBA draft and months before the young player will appear in an NBA game. Lonzo's signature shoe — released by … [Link]

Mashable » 'Take a trump' in these gold toilets being placed around the world

Thursday 4 May 23:18:51 UTC 2017

Resistance art is just like any other art: sometimes your mom is going to point at it and ask why it's considered art. That's a question that could take a whole book to answer, and we're here to talk about these gold toilets, so just trust us, it's art. Toilets that have been spray painted gold and labeled "Take a Trump" … [Link]

Slashdot » Cord-Cutting Spikes Fivefold In Cable TV's Worst Quarter Ever

Thursday 4 May 23:10:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 quotes a report from Fast Company: Cable's day of reckoning has come. With all the major cable and satellite companies having reported their quarterly numbers, analyst firm MoffettNathanson put together a new cord-cutting report, and things are bad. Pay-TV providers lost an estimated 762,000 pay-TV subscribers over the first three months of this year — five times more than … [Link]

Mashable » This very good doggo is also a sophisticated art critic

Thursday 4 May 23:07:38 UTC 2017

Ella Fitzgerald is not only artist Julia Powell's companion, but she's also the artist's toughest critic.  Golden Retriever Art Criticism: Day 3. UPDATE! I did a test and she is clearly drawn to blues and greens and WATER (no interest in red or orange at all and less interest in my birch trees). So all of you water theorists out there … [Link]

Mashable » One Saturday to dream fearlessly: A day dedicated to inspiring a future of possibilities

Thursday 4 May 22:58:32 UTC 2017

Promoted by American Family Insurance With the right support, any dream is possible. Find out how American Family Insurance can help you to dream fearlessly.Kids already know how to dream. They look up to their favorite sports stars, to the people they see on TV, and of course to mom and dad. But it’s up to their community — family, teachers, … [Link]

Mashable » Guy figured out how to take awesome aerial shots without a drone

Thursday 4 May 22:54:46 UTC 2017

Thanks to drones, adventurers and sports enthusiasts can achieve movie-like shots without much training. You just need to fork over enough cash to actually buy a drone. So what do you do if you're too cheap or poor to buy a drone? Just throw your GoPro in the air like Nicolas Vuignier, who shot this pretty neat video using a … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Releases DIY Open Source Raspberry Pi Voice Kit Hardware

Thursday 4 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

BrianFagioli writes: Google has decided to take artificial intelligence to the maker community with a new initiative called AIY. This initiative will introduce open source AI projects to the public that makers can leverage in a simple way. Today, Google announces the first-ever AIY project. Called "Voice Kit," it is designed to work with a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B … [Link]

Mashable » UberPOOL just got way safer and less stressful

Thursday 4 May 22:38:35 UTC 2017

UberPOOL, the ride-hailing app's carpool option, is great — until three other people pile into the backseat. At that point your ride just got at least 20 minutes longer and it doesn't help that one person needs to get dropped off on a small side street in the middle of downtown at rush hour. SEE ALSO: Uber is (finally) making it … [Link]

Mashable » Google brings the Force to Android Pay

Thursday 4 May 22:35:05 UTC 2017

In honor of this the most holy of holidays, May the Fourth (aka Star Wars Day), Google's Android Pay is transporting customers to a galaxy far, far away every time they make a purchase.  Google's mobile purchasing app will play a Star Wars-themed animation after every purchase this week, making it even more tempting to go pick up some extra intergalactic … [Link]

Mashable » Countless galaxies billions of light-years away shine in new Hubble photo

Thursday 4 May 22:26:07 UTC 2017

The Hubble Space Telescope has given us many incredible views of the universe. From stars and nebulas shining hundreds of light-years away, to views of closer cosmic objects like Mars and Jupiter, the Hubble provides frequent reminders of just how small we are. A new, particularly striking photo taken by Hubble and released today drives that point home yet again.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Qualcomm may be considering nuclear option in battle with Apple

Thursday 4 May 22:19:05 UTC 2017

This is war. Qualcomm, which has been in a heated battle with technology partner Apple over patent royalty payments, may be pursuing the nuclear option, according to a Bloomberg report, possibly asking the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) to block iPhone imports. At the root of the dispute between Apple and Qualcomm are cellular communication technology patents that Apple and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Republican-led US House votes to repeal Affordable Care Act

Thursday 4 May 22:18:00 UTC 2017

The bill now needs to be debated in the Senate, but could cost millions of people their health insurance if it passes [Link]

Mashable » Activists target ads at lawmakers who voted to sell your data for targeted ads

Thursday 4 May 22:16:52 UTC 2017

Members of Congress who voted to sell your web history for advertising are now seeing some personalized ads of their own. Online privacy activists have placed attack billboards in the districts of several lawmakers who pushed through a bill letting internet providers pawn off their customers' browsing data. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump is now your last hope for the most basic … [Link]

Slashdot » Billboards Target Lawmakers Who Voted To Let ISPs Sell User Information

Thursday 4 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: When Congress voted in March to block FCC privacy rules and let internet service providers sell users' personal data, it was a coup for the telecom industry. Now, the nonprofit, pro-privacy group Fight for the Future is publicizing just how much the industry paid in an attempt to sway those votes. … [Link]

Mashable » Carrie Fisher's daughter posts a touching tribute on Star Wars Day

Thursday 4 May 21:59:42 UTC 2017

May the Fourth, the official "holiday" dedicated to the Star Wars franchise, brings Jedis young and old together to celebrate the galaxy far, far away.  Since her death last December, the films' fearless princess Carrie Fisher has been missed and honored by fans across the globe.  To celebrate her mother's beloved character and pay tribute to everyone's favorite galactic warrior on … [Link]

Mashable » Brave Americans to Congress: 'I am a pre-existing condition'

Thursday 4 May 21:52:50 UTC 2017

I have a pre-existing condition.  So do millions of other Americans—and they're sharing them online in a heartbreaking act of protest.  SEE ALSO: Give Trumpcare a break: Here's all the pre-existing conditions it will cover A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 52 million people under the age of 65 have a pre-existing condition that could have been … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watch Cassini’s first two dives between Saturn and its rings

Thursday 4 May 21:42:00 UTC 2017

New video puts those stunning first images from the Cassini spacecraft's Grand Finale into context in Saturn's cloud tops [Link]

Mashable » Here's a photo of Republicans celebrating the health care bill. Guess what they have in common.

Thursday 4 May 21:41:55 UTC 2017

If you are a woman, a person of color, LGBTQ, a person with disabilities, elderly, or maybe even a person who struggles with anxiety/depression: House Republicans have failed you today. While Republicans voted to pass the controversial American Health Care Act through the House of Representatives, it's important to remember exactly who those lawmakers are.  We'll let this picture from a … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau wore super geeky 'Star Wars' socks to meet the Irish Prime Minister

Thursday 4 May 21:23:20 UTC 2017

Everyone broke out their best Star Wars gear in celebration of May the Fourth (aka Star Wars Day) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was no exception. To celebrate the day, Trudeau rocked some super geeky Star Wars socks while meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister, Enda Kenny. Image: @JUSTINPJTRUDEAU/instagramSEE ALSO: Justin Trudeau enchants the internet by putting on a jacket The … [Link]

Mashable » How to master Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram Stories

Thursday 4 May 21:21:11 UTC 2017

Remember the good old days when updating your Snapchat Story was all you had to do to let people know what was happening in your life? You know what? BARELY, tbh.  Snapchat Stories were a blast, but it wasn’t long before the battle of the social media platforms intensified and things got ugly. Instagram copied Snapchat, Facebook copied Instagram copying Snapchat, and … [Link]

Slashdot » How Not to Make a Movie About Tech

Thursday 4 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

'The Circle' (a techno-thriller movie starring Tom Hanks and Emma Watson) is a dated, far-fetched parable about an imaginary villain — and far less scary than its television counterpart, says Alyssa Bereznak, a staff writer at The Ringer. An anonymous reader shares the article, removing the excerpts that could spoil the plot: Hollywood is keen on illustrating the awesome power … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Building for Builders: Stripe's 8 Tips for Designing APIs and Supporting Developers

Thursday 4 May 21:01:45 UTC 2017

Over the last 15 years, it's become not marginally but radically easier for software developers to start a company. Between 2000 and 2015, the amount of money required to start a tech company dropped by three orders of magnitude, from a few million dollars to a few thousand. Why is that? Certainly the emergence of open source helped, followed by … [Link]

Mashable » Congressman fresh out of surgery is all smiles as he votes to take away your health care

Thursday 4 May 20:57:29 UTC 2017

Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz from Utah was supposed to be at home resting from foot surgery related to a 12-year-old injury — instead he scooted into the Capitol with a big smile on his face as he voted to kill Obamacare. SEE ALSO: Give Trumpcare a break: Here's all the pre-existing conditions it will cover The irony, of course, is that … [Link]

Mashable » This high school student is changing the world, one tree at a time

Thursday 4 May 20:49:00 UTC 2017

 Most high school students will tell you that kids their age probably don’t have the best track record when it comes to community service; in fact, getting them to come out of their room is a huge struggle in itself. So, you’ve got to hand it to the group of Sonoma County high schoolers who were recently honored for their commitment … [Link]

Mashable » This 'destroyed' pair of sneakers will run you $1,425

Thursday 4 May 20:46:30 UTC 2017

As though the fashion industry hasn't put us through enough in 2017, Maison Margiela is selling "destroyed" sneakers for $1,425.  Image: neiman marcus Image: neiman marcusThe sneakers — for sale at Neiman Marcus — take the distressed look to its furthest possible point, with torn pieces of leather that appear stapled to the body of the shoe. Chunks of the sneaker's … [Link]

Slashdot » Cloudflare Helps Serve Up Hate Online: Report

Thursday 4 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: If you've been wondering how hate has proliferated online, especially since the 2016 election, ProPublica has some answers. According to ProPublica, Cloudflare — a major San Francisco-based internet company — enables extremist web sites to stay in business by providing them with internet data delivery services. Cloudflare reportedly also keeps to a policy of turning over … [Link]

Mashable » A scrambling lizard set to Dragonforce is exactly the entertainment we need

Thursday 4 May 20:37:09 UTC 2017

Put your mind at ease, dear viewer, for just one moment, and enjoy. This lizard shitpost will help you know peace. Let the gentle waves of this lizard's frenzy wash over you. Reflect within yourself as the camera zooms from fully-formed lizard to blur of green blocks, all set to Dragonforce's "Through the Fire and the Flames." Has your breathing … [Link]

Mashable » Cutting out 10% of meat from your diet may prolong your life

Thursday 4 May 20:35:05 UTC 2017

Brian Kateman, the editor of The Reducetarian Solution, reveals how cutting out at least 10% of meat from your diet can have a huge impact on your body. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Vegans, Veganism, Vegan Food, and Vegan [Link]

Mashable » Aide with all the Bud Light on Capitol Hill insists it’s not to celebrate taking away your health care

Thursday 4 May 20:30:42 UTC 2017

An aide pushing a cart full of beer into the Capitol Thursday basically pinky-swore that the beverages had not been ordered to celebrate the House passing a bill designed to kill Obamacare.  Shortly before House Republicans celebrated a narrow vote approving President Trump's promised health care repeal bill (which still has to pass the Senate), the Capitol worker denied that the … [Link]

Mashable » Don't be embarrassed to bring your lunch to work with this fancy box

Thursday 4 May 20:29:06 UTC 2017

Fittbo is a sleek redesign of the traditional lunchbox that features a compartment tray and outer shell. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Invention [Link]

Mashable » Sorry guys, your favorite cargo shorts could be ruining your love life.

Thursday 4 May 20:27:03 UTC 2017

Ever wonder what qualities set the hot apart from the not-so-hot on dating apps? Hater, which cleverly matches people based on their shared distaste for things, has mined its considerable trove of data on what their male users favor and despise to find out. Turns out there are some revealing differences to be found in what topics the hots and nots … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel's 'The Defenders' brings the whole gang together in a bunch of new images

Thursday 4 May 20:24:42 UTC 2017

That Defenders trailer was just the start of it. Netflix has now released a whole new batch of images featuring their street-level superheroes: Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil, and Danny Rand a.k.a. Iron Fist (OK, maybe that one's more of a skyscraper-level superhero). SEE ALSO: 9 things we learned about 'The Defenders' from that bonkers trailer Some of … [Link]

Mashable » Obama’s White House photographer at it again, but this time with a bittersweet #TBT

Thursday 4 May 20:22:17 UTC 2017

Whenever President Donald Trump or Republican members of Congress do something that leads to stunned and outraged headlines, the photographer of former President Barack Obama seems to have a countering image at the ready.  He was again prepared on Thursday, as Republican members of the House of Representatives prepared to pass a bill that would eradicate the Affordable Care Act in … [Link]

Popular Science » Facebook is hiring 3000 new content monitors for a job AI cannot do

Thursday 4 May 20:15:29 UTC 2017

Technology Moderation remains a human problem Automating video monitoring would be really hard, so Facebook is hiring lots of humans instead… [Link]

Popular Science » A super tall air mattress for 50 percent off? I'd buy it.

Thursday 4 May 20:14:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets An air mattress that doesn't suck. A super tall air mattress 50 percent off? I'd buy it. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Caffeinated bagels now exist, you fiends

Thursday 4 May 20:10:08 UTC 2017

Rejoice bagel lovers with an addiction to caffeine, there is now a bagel that can deliver you both of your fixes. Einstein Bros Bagel chain just launched the world's first caffeinated bagel on Thursday dubbed the "Espresso Buzz Bagel." The bagels each contain 32 milligrams of caffeine, which is about a third of the amount found in an eight-ounce cup of … [Link]

Slashdot » Known Flaws in Mobile Data Backbone Allow Hackers To Trick 2FA

Thursday 4 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

A known security hole in the networking protocol used by cellphone providers around the world played a key role in a recent string of attacks that drained bank customer accounts, according to a report published Wednesday. From the article: For years, researchers, hackers, and even some politicians have warned about stark vulnerabilities in a mobile data network called SS7. These … [Link]

Popular Science » This is what New York City sounded like over 400 years ago

Thursday 4 May 19:49:23 UTC 2017

Environment Hearing is believing Use your ears to travel back in time. Listen on. [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Gosling's high-collared coat is all anyone took away from the new 'Blade Runner' posters

Thursday 4 May 19:48:09 UTC 2017

Today we were treated to new Blade Runner 2049 posters, each featuring one of the movie's main stars: Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. A new civilization begins now#BladeRunner2049 pic.twitter.com/eEQXBVFuA4 — #BladeRunner 2049 (@bladerunner) May 4, 2017 While both posters have the actors moodily looking off at something to their left, Gosling's stark grey-toned poster ended up getting more attention on Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to the first new LCD Soundsystem music since they reunited

Thursday 4 May 19:44:16 UTC 2017

At long last, this is happening.  LCD Soundsystem announced on Facebook that they're releasing new music nearly a year and a half after sharing their plans to bring the band back from the dead. "Call the Police" and "American Dream" will be available at midnight local time tonight, but you can listen to a clip below via BBC Radio.   SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Delta threatens parents with jail for trying to use a seat they bought

Thursday 4 May 19:34:39 UTC 2017

Today in daily airline outrage: A husband and wife with two small children onboard a recent overbooked Delta flight were threatened with jail time after being told they could not use a seat they'd purchased for their 18-year-old son, who had instead taken an earlier flight.  Brian and Brittany Schear were flying from Maui to Los Angeles with their three children, … [Link]

Mashable » Carly Rae Jepsen memes come from the internet, and yet they are so pure

Thursday 4 May 19:29:16 UTC 2017

It doesn't happen very often, but occasionally, the cretins lurking online get their grubby paws on something pure and the joy only multiplies.  Carly Rae Jepsen memes occupy that sacred space online where it's always a good time. So what are you waiting for? Run away with me.  SEE ALSO: 35 killer songs to remind you that females are strong as … [Link]

Slashdot » Managers Should Start Texting Job Candidates, Says Study

Thursday 4 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

From a report: A new survey by Yello, a talent recruiting software company, has found that there are some aspects of the hiring process that companies could stand to improve. The report, taken from a survey of 1,461 young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 who were either currently employed or had accepted full-time or internship offers, found … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' spinoffs are coming: HBO developing four potential projects

Thursday 4 May 19:14:51 UTC 2017

A Game of Thrones spinoff — or four — could be closer than we think. Mashable has confirmed that HBO has closed deals with four writers "to each explore different time periods of George R. R. Martin's vast and rich universe," per a spokesperson from the premium cable network. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' drops first Season 7 promo and it's … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat patent reveals future Spectacles with augmented reality. And dinosaurs.

Thursday 4 May 19:04:41 UTC 2017

Snapchat isn't done with Spectacles, its video-camera sunglasses. The first version, released in November, was a disappointment for some, not for its lack of color selection, but for the absence of augmented reality.  But a patent published Thursday reveals an augmented future for Spectacles and other wearables and gadgets made by Snap Inc., the camera company.  Like this: .@Snapchat Patent also … [Link]

Popular Science » Stephen Hawking says we have 100 years to colonize a new planet—or die. Could we do it?

Thursday 4 May 19:03:15 UTC 2017

Space Here's what it would take to survive this particular doomsday prophecy Sure, it’d be great to have a backup civilization somewhere in case asteroids wipe out all life on Earth. But what would that actually require? [Link]

Mashable » 5 snacks from a galaxy far far away to help you celebrate 'Star Wars' Day

Thursday 4 May 19:01:24 UTC 2017

As an elementary school student, I remember waiting weeks — nay, months — to borrow the Star Wars cookbook from the school library. Despite my near-embarrassing levels of anticipation, the only thing I ended up making was a big batch of TIE fighter twists, which are basically buttery pieces of breadstick dough wrapped around a hot dog. They f*cking ruled. SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » No More FTP At Debian

Thursday 4 May 19:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Gary Perkins writes: It looks like anonymous FTP is officially on its way out. While many public repositories have deprecated it in favor of HTTP, I was rather surprised to see Debian completely drop it on their public site. In a blog post, the team cited the FTP's lack of support for caching or acceleration, and declining usage … [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX will launch its internet-beaming satellites into orbit in 2019

Thursday 4 May 18:58:22 UTC 2017

The payloads on some of SpaceX's 2019 rocket launches will be its own satellites. SpaceX vice president of satellite government affairs, Patricia Cooper, dropped some new details yesterday about the company's efforts to build a network of Internet-connectivity-providing satellites at a Senate committee hearing about broadband infrastructure. The company plans to have the first prototype of the satellite in space by … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Recurly API v2.5 Includes New Subscription Billing Endpoints and Attributes

Thursday 4 May 18:58:01 UTC 2017

Recurly announced version 2.5 of its Recurly API. The latest release includes new endpoints, request attributes, and response attributes. The new additions enhance the subscription billing service with developer access to features surrounding balance collection, invoice adjustments, gift identification, information updates, coupon responses, new invoice elements, account data, and more. [Link]

Mashable » The planning behind Fyre Festival, broken down by the numbers

Thursday 4 May 18:48:04 UTC 2017

The Fyre Festival is the debacle that keeps debacling. On Wednesday, Vice News released new information about the behind-the-scenes planning, or rather lack thereof, that went into Fyre Festival, speaking with former employees who worked on the festival as well as venders who were involved with the event. SEE ALSO: Ja Rule on Fyre Fest: 'I truly apologize as this is … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel's 'Inhumans' cast photo brought out some of Twitter's best jokes

Thursday 4 May 18:45:23 UTC 2017

If you're a comic book fan who did a spit-take this morning over the first photo of the cast of Marvel's Inhumans (coming to ABC and IMAX this fall), you're not alone.  The main characters of Inhumans are a royal family of genetically altered beings who were created by the alien race known as the Kree in the MCU.  The genetic … [Link]

Mashable » White House devises bizarre (and bogus) legal excuse for leaving major climate treaty

Thursday 4 May 18:42:55 UTC 2017

Breaking news: The Trump White House is not exactly home to the best and the brightest legal minds. This much was clear starting with the first "Muslim Ban," which courts swiftly struck down, and it's still the case when it comes to reports about why Trump is poised to pull the U.S. out of the landmark Paris Climate Agreement.  In fact, … [Link]

Slashdot » User Expresses Privacy Concerns After Software Update Replaces Default Phone App

Thursday 4 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Since I am not living in my home country, I frequently use two different SIM cards and prefer having a phone with dual-sim support. This limits your choice significantly when buying a new device and last time I bought one, I opted for the Wileyfox Swift. It was cheap, had most features I desired and shipped … [Link]

Mashable » Find out your state's favorite 'Star Wars' movie

Thursday 4 May 18:33:57 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ 'Star Wars' themed dress was made using over 10,000 lego bricks","sources":[{~ dress,mashable-video,real-time,real~ video,standalone-featured,star wars","sec0":null,&q~ dress,mashable-video,real-time,real~ video,standalone-featured,star wars","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Star Wars, Movies, Entertainment, and Entertainment [Link]

Popular Science » Pillsy is the latest smart pill bottle trying to solve a massive healthcare problem

Thursday 4 May 18:28:58 UTC 2017

Technology A wave of connected products aims to help patients take their medicine It’s a big deal when people don’t take the medications prescribed to them. But a smart pill bottle is trying to fix the problem. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Cristiano Ronaldo is the first athlete (and guy) to reach 100 million Instagram followers

Thursday 4 May 18:25:15 UTC 2017

As Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys a hot streak on the pitch with Real Madrid, he also just cracked a couple impressive milestones online.  The Portuguese soccer demigod this week became the first athlete — and, in another interesting layer, the first male — to hit 100 million followers on Instagram, according to a rep for the social media app.  SEE ALSO: How … [Link]

Popular Science » Why corgi mixes look like adorable munchkin versions of other dogs

Thursday 4 May 18:16:12 UTC 2017

Animals Like Mendel’s peas, but cuter Look at some cute doggos and learn a little genetics at the same time. [Link]

Mashable » Someone found the original 'StarCraft' source code so Blizzard showered them in gifts

Thursday 4 May 18:12:20 UTC 2017

About a month ago, a Reddit user who goes by Khemist49 found himself in possession of a fabled golden disc labeled StarCraft Gold Master Source Code. Blizzard Entertainment caught wind of the news and Khemist ended up handing the disc over to its rightful owners, which, unbeknownst to him, meant he'd be getting a whole bunch of goodies from Blizzard. As … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » APS Financial Launches Cashplus Transaction API

Thursday 4 May 18:11:39 UTC 2017

APS Financial announced the launch of a transaction API through its payment card provider, Cashplus. The API targets clients in the SME space where demand for simple online services continues to increase. The API is initially open to existing APS Financial partners. However, the API is compliant with the Open Banking Initiative. [Link]

Mashable » This company will pay you to drive around the country in a mobile wine bar

Thursday 4 May 18:04:46 UTC 2017

You know that one girl you follow on Instagram who gets paid by some unknown entity to to travel and… influence, or something? Thanks to a job opening at a hip Oregon winery, that girl could be you, sort of.  Union Wine Company — known for its canned variety of vino — is searching for a "Canbassador" (real title) to travel … [Link]

Mashable » What's a fidget spinner? A look at the gadget people can't stop talking about

Thursday 4 May 18:00:23 UTC 2017

We’ve all been there: filled with the insatiable need to click pens, twirl hair, or tap our fingers, just looking for a way to get more focused, soothe anxiety, or escape straight-up boredom. We've all needed to fidget. Thanks to Florida-based inventor Catherine Hettinger — a really big thanks, because she hasn't made a cent from it — a unique, entertaining, palm-sized … [Link]

Slashdot » 'This Isn't AI'

Thursday 4 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The Amazon Echo, a 'smart' speaker developed by Amazon.com, gets many things right. You can ask it to for weather updates, check news, and to play music, and Alexa, the AI powering the device, won't disappoint. But how smart is Alexa? Programmer Terence Eden put it to a simple test to find out. From a blog post: I can now … [Link]

Mashable » Supportive teacher uses Twitter to show creative student how talented she is

Thursday 4 May 17:59:13 UTC 2017

Sometimes all we need is a little support from others to recognize our own talent. In the case of 14-year-old Jada Allen, the support of her teacher and thousands of retweets from strangers on Twitter launched her talent for art into the universe. Kwaku Mensah, a math and science teacher at Charles Drew Charter School in Atlanta, Georgia, asked his followers … [Link]

Mashable » 'Twin Peaks' teaser FINALLY shows us some new footage from the Showtime revival

Thursday 4 May 17:53:21 UTC 2017

We've finally got our first official glimpse of footage from Showtime's Twin Peaks revival, revisiting some of our favorite characters 25 years after the original series ended.  They're all looking a little older, obvs, but are they any wiser?  SEE ALSO: The 217-person cast list for the 'Twin Peaks' revival is insane Familiar faces you should recognize include Big Ed … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Resurrected gene allows time travel to an Earth before oxygen

Thursday 4 May 17:50:00 UTC 2017

Researchers have rebuilt the gene coding for an ancient form of the photosynthesis enzyme rubisco, which should tell us how life coped with oxygen-poor air [Link]

New Scientist – News » Parasite living inside fish eyeball controls its behaviour

Thursday 4 May 17:25:00 UTC 2017

Young parasites make their fish hosts extra careful – but once they mature they do all they can to ensure the fish are eaten by a bird to complete their life cycle [Link]

Mashable » Give Trumpcare a break: Here's all the pre-existing conditions it will cover

Thursday 4 May 17:23:52 UTC 2017

On Thursday, House Republicans stood poised to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, including the pesky provision that protects terrible, sinful humans with pre-existing conditions. Under the MacArthur-Meadows amendment, insurance providers will no longer be forced to cover Americans who made the mistake of being sick. States can now request waivers that will allow them to deny coverage to people with pre-existing … [Link]

Mashable » Stunning concept shows what iPhone 8 would look like with a touch bar

Thursday 4 May 17:23:04 UTC 2017

The iPhone 8 is expected to be Apple's biggest update to the device ever. Slated for launch this year, the new phone is rumored to have a new OLED display that covers the entire front. For that to happen, Apple will need to remove the iconic home button/Touch ID sensor. But what'll replace it? Nobody besides the folks at Apple really … [Link]

Slashdot » How Good is Antivirus Software at Protecting Itself?

Thursday 4 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this week, AV-TEST evaluated 19 security suites and found that only three of them seemed to be well protected from savvy potential hackers. First, some context about the tests: The first test measured how well each program uses address space layout randomization (ASLR) and data execution prevention (DEP). Briefly, ASLR randomizes a computer's memory allocation, … [Link]

Mashable » Canada is recalling this batch of gin while the US is probably asking for more

Thursday 4 May 17:18:45 UTC 2017

Bombay Sapphire accidentally distributed gin with double the amount of alcohol content. Needless to say, they have done a recall and are offering a full refund to those who return. While the U.S. may be a little jealous, the truth is that this high of a percentage of alcohol is pretty dangerous and should not be consumed. No one has been … [Link]

Mashable » Darth Vader has found work as a hospital technician

Thursday 4 May 17:15:05 UTC 2017

Luke, I am your hospital technician.  Fans of Star Wars would assume that the evil Jedi Darth Vader died on the Death Star in The Return of the Jedi but they would be wrong. Vader is actually alive in Tennessee where he has been working as a technician in St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett for the past 10 years. SEE ALSO: Mark Hamill … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sense8' Season 2 trailer promises more Wachowski weirdness

Thursday 4 May 17:14:14 UTC 2017

The sensates are back, baby. And they've brought even more sensates with them. Netflix has dropped the new trailer for Sense8 Season 2, which plays up the Whispers storyline.  "This is not a game," he says sternly. "This is a war." SEE ALSO: What's coming to Netflix in May 2017 The trailer is about as conventional as Sense8 gets – … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps will get even more useful with the help of those Street View cars

Thursday 4 May 16:58:31 UTC 2017

Google Maps is about to get a whole lot more accurate. (Good timing, Google Maps!) Google announced in a research blog post on Wednesday that the company plans to automatically update Maps with clearly visible street names, numbers, and businesses, gathered with the help of Street View technology. SEE ALSO: Google Maps can now take you deep inside this fiery volcano … [Link]

Mashable » The most popular Star Wars track on Pandora isn't what you'd expect

Thursday 4 May 16:52:35 UTC 2017

What comes to mind when you think about Star Wars and music? John Williams, obviously, but which track?  You may well be thinking of the Star Wars theme itself, or the ever popular "Imperial March" (often called Darth Vader's theme). But according to new data from Pandora, exclusive to Mashable, that's not what most fans are hearing. SEE ALSO: 44 songs … [Link]

Mashable » Carrie Fisher's brother opens up about her bipolar disorder in the hope of helping others

Thursday 4 May 16:43:37 UTC 2017

One of Carrie Fisher's greatest legacies was as a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, a tradition that was continued on Thursday by her brother, Todd Fisher. Fisher describes his late sister's experience and their shared childhood as part of the Child Mind Institute’s month-long #MyYoungerSelf social media campaign. Each day in May, a different celebrity will speak candidly about … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Plans To Send the First of Its 4,425 Super-Fast Internet Satellites Into Space in 2019

Thursday 4 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Elon Musk's SpaceX has laid out a plan to create a network of internet-providing satellites around Earth. The company hopes to start launching satellites into space in 2019, and will continue to send them in phases until 2024, when the network is expected to reach capacity. From a report:On Wednesday, Patricia Cooper, SpaceX's vice president of satellite government affairs, said … [Link]

Mashable » Human-sized mouse trap would definitely kill you

Thursday 4 May 16:38:53 UTC 2017

If you had a raccoon problem at your house, how would you handle it? We can bet your solution doesn't involve a human-sized mouse trap, but YouTuber TheBackyardScientist's solution does. After three weeks and $360 in supplies, he constructed an oversized mouse trap and proceeded to test it out on various objects to test its effectiveness. Let's just say that … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of tourists end up in small Norwegian village thanks to Google Maps error

Thursday 4 May 16:31:02 UTC 2017

Navigating your way through a foreign country is hard enough without the world's pre-eminent maps service sabotaging you along the way, but sometimes, that's just how being a tourist goes.  In the last few months, hundreds of visitors to Norway hoping to hang out on the famous Preikestolen cliff have instead ended up in a small village called Fossmork, thanks to … [Link]

Mashable » A sandwich restaurant offered Liam Neeson free food and he actually showed up

Thursday 4 May 16:14:33 UTC 2017

If you offer Liam Neeson free sandwiches, he will find you, and he will kill you. Errrrr, wait. Not that.  When employees at the Vancouver-based Big Star Sandwich heard Liam Neeson was in town filming his upcoming movie Hard Power, they decided to try and lure him to their restaurant the only way that makes sense: free food.  They wrote "Liam … [Link]

Popular Science » How to choose the right smartphone for you

Thursday 4 May 16:13:10 UTC 2017

DIY Make sense of operating systems, specs, and more From important specs to the right time of year to be shopping, here are all the factors you should consider when buying a new phone. [Link]

Mashable » 'Donkey Kong' and other classics added to the Gaming Hall of Fame

Thursday 4 May 16:12:43 UTC 2017

Today, Donkey Kong finally gets its due. The arcade classic is one of four fresh arrivals at the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The full list of new inductees includes Donkey Kong, Halo: Combat Evolved, Pokémon Red and Green, and Street Fighter II. SEE ALSO: Monopoly smites the humble thimble figure from its game A note for confused Pokémon fans: … [Link]

Mashable » The internet is losing it over this red swimsuit

Thursday 4 May 16:11:38 UTC 2017

If you've been on the internet at all in the past 24 hours, you've no doubt seen this red swimsuit somewhere on your timeline. Sunny Co Clothing posted a promotion for Instagram users interested in receiving a free swimsuit. After thousands of users have publicly taken part in the deal, the rest of social media has had enough. SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Mashable » This kitten dolled up for her very own newborn photoshoot is giving us life

Thursday 4 May 16:04:47 UTC 2017

Which would you rather see: a bunch of photos of a newborn baby, or a bunch of photos of a newborn kitten? Bring on the kitten pics! Photographer Kitty Schaub from Benton Habor, Michigan, may have an adorable new business on her hands. She posted these photos of her daughter's new kitten, Luna, on Facebook. Everyone immediately fell in love. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Gin recalled for containing too much alcohol

Thursday 4 May 16:01:15 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ even alcohol may contain too much alcohol. ","image":"http~ is recalling this batch of gin while the US is probably asking for more","sources":[{&q~ video,real-time-video,alcoholic beverage,alcohol,recall,gin recall,bombay sapphire,bombay,gin,canada,real time video,real time,us & world","sec0":null,&~ video,real-time-video,alcoholic beverage,alcohol,recall,gin recall,bombay sapphire,bombay,gin,canada,real time video,real time,us & world","videoSeriesName&q~ More about Drinks, Recall, Alcohol, Gin, and Watercooler [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Runs Competition To Help Make Old Fortran Code Faster

Thursday 4 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

NASA is seeking help from coders to speed up the software it uses to design experimental aircraft. From a report on BBC: It is running a competition that will share $55,000 between the top two people who can make its FUN3D software run up to 10,000 times faster. The FUN3D code is used to model how air flows around simulated … [Link]

Mashable » 'Smite' pro David 'Allied' Hance dies after year-long fight with cancer

Thursday 4 May 15:52:41 UTC 2017

Professional Smite player and caster David "Allied" Hance died Wednesday after a fight with cancer that lasted over a year.  Hance's friend and manager LeafreTV announced his passing in a Reddit post Wednesday. "I was one of the only people to visit him in the hospital so I have seen his pain, his scars (his entire stomach was messed up due … [Link]

Popular Science » China's air force has a new ground-attack plane

Thursday 4 May 15:52:00 UTC 2017

Blog: Eastern Arsenal Meet the L-15B. The L-15B prototype attack jet got a big roll-out ceremony last week, complete with giant red banners and uniformed PLAAF officers. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Barack Obama shares a new playlist curated by Chance the Rapper, Nick Offerman and more

Thursday 4 May 15:46:02 UTC 2017

He might not have accepted the gig as Spotify's President of Playlists, but that isn't stopping Barack Obama from curating songs to get you through any situation.   In partnership with The Obama Foundation, the former president is calling upon some famous faces (and you) to share songs that represent your hometown. And of course, Chicago is up first.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Two adorable, newly discovered Yoda-like creatures will make your Star Wars Day even better

Thursday 4 May 15:44:40 UTC 2017

Even wildlife experts can't resist a proper eyeroll-inducing pun. On May the Fourth, the unofficial Star Wars holiday ("May the Fourth be with you"), a conservation group dropped some exciting news about an animals that looks oddly similar to Yoda, the pint-sized Jedi master. Scientists with Conservation International discovered two new species of tarsiers on an island in Indonesia, they announced … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook drops 30 pounds using the Apple Watch, but still won't tell us how many have sold

Thursday 4 May 15:44:08 UTC 2017

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all be as disciplined as Tim Cook, especially when it comes to secrets and fitness? The Apple CEO sat for a friendly interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, on Wednesday, following the company's most recent quarterly earning's report. They covered a lot of ground in the conversation, most notably Cook's declaration that Apple will use … [Link]

Mashable » Vending machine-like skyscraper concept plans to 3D print custom homes

Thursday 4 May 15:41:11 UTC 2017

Design student, Haseef Rafiei, has proposed an ambitious building that would 3D print, install, and recycle its own housing units. Read more…More about Haseef Rafiei, Future, Technology, Construction, and Concept [Link]

Mashable » The creator of the toy everybody's obsessed with hasn't seen a penny for it

Thursday 4 May 15:40:54 UTC 2017

You know that crazy little fidget spinner all the cool kids (and cats, apparently) are whipping around these days? It's a huge success — but its creator isn't reaping any of the windfall. SEE ALSO: Meet 'Z,' the first-ever Korean American Girl Doll The bane of teachers everywhere, most fidget spinners are relatively cheap. But given how they're selling like hot cakes, … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook just announced $1 billion Apple fund to advance U.S. manufacturing jobs

Thursday 4 May 15:36:33 UTC 2017

Manufacturing jobs probably aren't coming back to the U.S., but that's not stopping Apple from investing in U.S. job creation.  In an interview with CNBC, CEO Tim Cook announced a new $1 billion fund that would support advanced manufacturing jobs in the United States. Cook shared the news before Apple released new information about the make up of its workforce.  "We … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Statin muscle aches are all in my head? I beg to differ

Thursday 4 May 15:31:00 UTC 2017

Having taken statins and experienced muscle aches, I've yet to be convinced that research has proven this is nothing to do with the drug, says Michael Brooks [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' gets Broadway release date

Thursday 4 May 15:26:29 UTC 2017

American Potter fans: You no longer have to book a Portkey to London to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1 and 2. The award-winning play will open in New York City on April 22, 2018. SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' does Hermione proud: a rebuttal According to Pottermore, the Lyric Theatre is "undergoing a complete … [Link]

Slashdot » Splitting Up With Apple is a Chipmaker's Nightmare

Thursday 4 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Apple is such a powerful company that, for third-party suppliers, it's hard not to become reliant on the cash that it pays you. Engadget adds: But when Apple says that it's done, choosing to move whatever technology you provide in house, the results can be really painful. Imagination Technologies is one such supplier, famously designing the iPhone's PowerVR graphics as … [Link]

Mashable » How pro-Trump trolls spread fake news from 4chan to influence French elections

Thursday 4 May 15:15:53 UTC 2017

Fake news was very much a part of U.S. elections last year and now it's trickled into the French elections as well.  SEE ALSO: John Oliver says the French elections are looking Trump-esque During the presidential debate Wednesday night, Front National candidate Marine Le Pen, who runs on an anti-EU, far-right agenda, raised the allegation that the election's frontrunner, the centrist … [Link]

Mashable » Wonder Woman is being advertised on diet products and our eyes are going to roll out of our heads

Thursday 4 May 15:15:52 UTC 2017

Would that we lived in a world where the internet doesn't have to explain why not to advertise Wonder Woman on diet products, but alas, we do! The Mary Sue noticed Wednesday that DC's big-screen feminist hero is being used to market thinkThin protein bars  On its own, the tie-in isn't problematic — protein bars are a common thing, and … [Link]

Mashable » UK's Russian Embassy confirms that they reside on the Dark Side

Thursday 4 May 15:14:18 UTC 2017

In case you haven't heard, today is Star Wars Day due to the latent pun in the date May 4. So in the midst of a timeline full of Star Wars references, it almost went unnoticed when the Russian Embassy in the U.K. tweeted out their own Star Wars-themed post of the day. SEE ALSO: Use the farce, Luke: Mark Hamill … [Link]

Mashable » This genius startup helps you fund the resistance with just $1 a day

Thursday 4 May 15:14:11 UTC 2017

We all know the stats about charitable giving after the presidential election: record-breaking donations to the ACLU after President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban, a surge in gifts to Planned Parenthood right after Nov. 8, and unprecedented support for all kinds of nonprofits across the country.  But in those early days of Trump's America, the question was: Could this outpouring of … [Link]

Mashable » This sheep's revenge against a mean cat is extremely satisfying

Thursday 4 May 15:12:20 UTC 2017

Knowing that this cat almost definitely landed on its feet and then scurried off to lick its ego, there's one thing we can all agree on here: It absolutely reaped what it sowed. After some really sharp antagonizing of a sheep that honestly looks like it was just chillin', the cat had to go. And go it went, courtesy of … [Link]

Mashable » Carry your kitty in this adorable kangaroo pouch hoodie

Thursday 4 May 15:11:35 UTC 2017

‘Kittyroo’ is a hoodie that allows you to carry your cat anywhere you go. It's made out of fleece, so it's super soft and cosy for your cat. It can even fit small dogs. Hopefully, your pet likes to cuddle. Read more…More about Cat Owners, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Cat Ears [Link]

Mashable » Twitter will soon have ads like Snapchat, within Moments

Thursday 4 May 14:50:31 UTC 2017

Looks like Snapchat has a new copycat: Twitter.  SEE ALSO: Hulu wants to be the future of online TV — and make TV a verb The news app, which earlier this week announced a new slate of live video partnerships, will introduce a new form of advertising within Twitter that seems to be inspired by Snapchat.  Twitter Moments, the curated collection … [Link]

Mashable » This mobile solar-powered robot 3D printed an entire building in under 14 hours

Thursday 4 May 14:46:31 UTC 2017

Construction as we know it is slow, labor-intensive, inflexible, and expensive. But a team of researchers at MIT have developed an autonomous electrical robot arm that can use several raw materials to build entire structures from the ground up. Read more…More about Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Solar Powered Robot Arm, Foam House, 3d Printing, and Robot Arm [Link]

Mashable » E3 just got a whole lot more like PAX and other fan-friendly shows

Thursday 4 May 14:41:37 UTC 2017

The Electronic Entertainment Expo — aka E3 — is open to the public this year for the first time, and now attending fans will have more to do than simply wait in long lines. The just-announced E3 Coliseum is an off-site gathering that will host two full days of talks and panels on June 13 and 14, the first two days … [Link]

Slashdot » Over 200 Android Apps Are Currently Using Ultrasonic Beacons To Track Users

Thursday 4 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Catalin Cimpanu, writing for BleepingComputer: A team of researchers from the Brunswick Technical University in Germany has discovered an alarming number of Android apps (234, to be exact) that employ ultrasonic tracking beacons to track users and their nearby environment. Their research paper focused on the technology of ultrasound cross-device tracking (uXDT) that became very popular in the last three … [Link]

Mashable » Barack Obama wades into French election in favor of Emmanuel Macron

Thursday 4 May 14:39:19 UTC 2017

Barack Obama made his first big political endorsement since leaving office, wading into the hotly contested French election on Thursday to endorse Emmanuel Macron. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama explains her iconic side-eye at Trump's inauguration In a taped video shared by a Macron spokeswoman on Twitter, Obama said, "the French election is very important to the future of France and the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Martian life must be rare as free energy source remains untapped

Thursday 4 May 14:39:00 UTC 2017

The amount of carbon monoxide in Mars’s atmosphere suggests that any existing bacteria that feed on it make up no more than one billionth of Earth’s biomass [Link]

Mashable » There's a massive 'It' Easter egg hiding in 'The Dark Tower' trailer

Thursday 4 May 14:33:22 UTC 2017

2017 is proving to be a very, very good year for Stephen King fans. Last month Warner Bros. dropped the trailer for the new IT remake, and yesterday we finally got our first glimpse of the upcoming Dark Tower movie. SEE ALSO: The first trailer for 'The Dark Tower' is here and it's heart-stoppingly epic There was a hell of a … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's the video of NASA's epic dive through Saturn's gap

Thursday 4 May 14:25:30 UTC 2017

Space Cassini's first foray into the space between Saturn and its rings The Cassini spacecraft sent home some pretty spectacular pictures of its epic dive, and now NASA has stitched them together into a video. Behold. [Link]

Mashable » These are the 11 most important Star Wars scenes ever. Fight me.

Thursday 4 May 14:16:39 UTC 2017

It’s hard to believe that the Star Wars saga turns 40 later this month. Harder still to believe that this is only the fourth year Star Wars was officially celebrated on May the Fourth. (Yeah, we too were heartily sick of the pun three years ago.) So while the attention of the entire internet is on the beloved franchise, let us … [Link]

Mashable » ‘Game of Thrones’ star explains why Jaime Lannister is a good person despite all the murder

Thursday 4 May 14:15:57 UTC 2017

When we met Jaime Lannister on Game of Thrones, he was hardly the show’s moral compass (that title was easily won by Ned Stark, R.I.P.).  He was charming, powerful, condescending – he was a dick, really, and his character arc throughout the series has been one of the most compelling. As Game of Thrones chipped away at Jaime’s familial responsibilities … [Link]

Popular Science » 13 classy Star Wars products that'll make you say 'That's so wizard, Ani!'

Thursday 4 May 14:15:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets May the fourth be with you and all that. May the fourth be with you. Star Wars swag you need. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Genetically modified algae could soon show up in food, fuel, and pharmaceuticals

Thursday 4 May 14:13:58 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Researchers created souped-up algae that can thrive outdoors Scientists have successfully grown genetically engineered algae outside the lab. Look out for souped-up algae that can be made into food, fuel and pharmaceuticals. [Link]

Mashable » 'North Korea VR' is an extraordinary glimpse of the world's most oppressive country

Thursday 4 May 14:10:33 UTC 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump has really upped the war of words with North Korea in the past few months, prompting an endless flow of news reports about the hermit regime.  What these reports often leave out, though, is the daily life in the North's capital. SEE ALSO: North Koreans have been spotted playing volleyball at its nuclear test site People commuting, … [Link]

Mashable » Cute elderly newlyweds prove it's never too late for love

Thursday 4 May 14:08:44 UTC 2017

If you are currently sinking in despair about not being able to find "the one," please remember: love can come at any age, and particularly later in life. Just ask John and Hester Blackler, newlyweds who married at the age of 90 and 88, respectively. SEE ALSO: Here's how Star Wars could help you find romance They told 7 News they've … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Will Change Its Ebook Contracts With Publishers as EU Ends Antitrust Probe

Thursday 4 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

The EU has reached an agreement with Amazon following an antitrust investigation into the company's ebook business. From a report: In 2015, the European Commission began a probe into the licensing deals Amazon was making with publishers, suggesting that the US giant was forcing them into unfair contracts that stifled competition in Europe's 1 billion Euro ($1.09 billion) ebook market. … [Link]

Mashable » Pornhub is giving moms a very unusual Mother's Day gift this year

Thursday 4 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

When you think Mother’s Day gifts, VR porn probably isn’t at the top of your list. But maybe it should be? That is exactly what Pornhub is suggesting you send to dear old mom this year. They’re running a special initiative called “Mommy’s Special Glasses.” (Which, haha, ewww?) The deal is you order a pair of free VR glasses from them, … [Link]

Mashable » Unfortunate minister throws up during bride's beautiful wedding vows

Thursday 4 May 13:48:32 UTC 2017

There the things that could go wrong on your wedding day that you can plan for. And then there are the things that could go wrong that you never in a million years would have seen coming. Your minister vomiting right in the middle of your wedding vows would be one of the latter. For this poor bride and groom, … [Link]

Mashable » 7 reasons why you shouldn't buy the BlackBerry KEYone

Thursday 4 May 13:01:34 UTC 2017

I gotta hand it to BlackBerry for getting everyone so hyped for its new flagship KEYOne phone.  It's such a polarizing phone. I'm honestly torn on the KEYone. On the one hand, it's the best BlackBerry in years, finally successfully melding Android with a touchscreen, a physical keyboard, and a striking metal design. On the other hand, the KEYone still falls … [Link]

Mashable » 11 reasons why you should dump your iPhone for the BlackBerry KEYone

Thursday 4 May 13:00:43 UTC 2017

BlackBerry’s back and this time it's finally got a winner with the QWERTY keyboard-equipped KEYone. With a physical keyboard, a handsome aluminum design, and the latest version of Android, the KEYone is the BlackBerry that should have been released years ago.  SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian would love the BlackBerry KEYone Another plus: Its $549.99 unlocked price is much more affordable than … [Link]

Mashable » The 17 NBA teams participating in the 'NBA 2K' esports league

Thursday 4 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Seventeen NBA teams signed on to participate in the NBA's first-ever gaming league — the NBA 2K eLeague. The NBA 2K eLeague, expected to launch in 2018, will be the first esports league created by an existing sports league. These 17 teams will sign players to compete under their banner in the NBA 2K eLeague, which mirrors the NBA schedule with … [Link]

Slashdot » The Parts of America Most Susceptible To Automation

Thursday 4 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Alana Semuels writes via The Atlantic about the parts of America most susceptible to automation: Much of the focus regarding automation has been on the Rust Belt. There, many workers have been replaced by machines, and the number of factory jobs has slipped as more production is offshored. While a lot of the rhetoric about job loss in the Rust … [Link]

Mashable » Here are all your favorite 'Star Wars' characters (and Jar Jar) performing 'All Star'

Thursday 4 May 12:45:17 UTC 2017

It's May the fourth, which means Star Wars superfans around the world are at their geekiest and most delightful.  The Tonight Show joined in the fun by cutting Star Wars clips into a reasonable facsimile of "All Star" — something we never knew we desired, but somehow seems exactly right? May the fourth be with you, Smash Mouth. Read more… … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The energy generators inside our cells reach a sizzling 50°C

Thursday 4 May 12:27:00 UTC 2017

Your mitochondria burn food to produce most of your energy. Now we know this produces a lot of heat, raising them high above our 37°C body temperature [Link]

New Scientist – News » Deadly infection spread by contaminated heart surgery machines

Thursday 4 May 12:20:00 UTC 2017

To get a new heart valve, patients have to undergo open-heart surgery. But a machine used in such procedures has been contaminating these implants [Link]

Popular Science » These animal moms go to extreme lengths to feed their babies

Thursday 4 May 12:17:03 UTC 2017

Animals Excerpt: Raised by Animals Providing milk is only the beginning. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » People think Brad Pitt's photoshoot is super similar to the Harry Styles one

Thursday 4 May 11:44:09 UTC 2017

The latest trend in celebrity photoshoots seems to be tears and nature — at least if recent pictures of Brad Pitt and Harry Styles are anything to go by. SEE ALSO: Harry Styles has a curious reaction to rumors he auditioned for 'Star Wars' On Monday, GQ published a lengthy interview with Brad Pitt. The article included photos of Pitt hanging … [Link]

Mashable » No, Mark Zuckerberg isn’t running for office—his tour is much bigger than that

Thursday 4 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Facebook CEO and noted rich person Mark Zuckerberg has spent a considerable chunk of 2017 taking a surreal tour of all 50 states. In an effort to "get out and talk to more people about how they’re living, working, and thinking about the future," Zuck has, among other things, met people struggling with opioid addiction and worked on a factory assembly … [Link]

Mashable » 25 things Prince Philip said that will make you full-body cringe

Thursday 4 May 11:10:56 UTC 2017

With Prince Philip retiring from his royal duties, there will be fewer occasions for him to make his trademark gaffes and off-kilter remarks. At times over the years, the 95-year-old's cringe-inducing comments had a naive charm. Other times though, they're less "endearing dad-joke" and more "incredibly racist grandpad." Either way, he's usually at odds with the decorum and finesse usually expected … [Link]

Mashable » Most experts predict capitalism will survive job-killing robots. But some aren't so sure

Thursday 4 May 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Could robots kill capitalism? That was one of several questions posed to academics, analysts, and other experts in Pew Research Center's latest look at how coming advancements in automation and artificial intelligence might impact the labor market. For the vast majority of the more than 1,400 respondents, the answer was a firm "no." Seven in ten agreed that educational programs would … [Link]

Mashable » The royal flag didn't fly half-mast for Diana, and it wouldn't for Prince Philip either

Thursday 4 May 10:51:52 UTC 2017

Twitter was on fire with wild rumours and speculation over the health of Prince Philip ahead of an emergency meeting called by the Queen's most senior officer (it turned out to be just Philip retiring from public life).  SEE ALSO: Literally every single rumour about the Queen's 'emergency meeting' at the palace One of the most popular ones was that the … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: PowerShell: Automating Administrative Tasks – $33.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 4 May 10:27:22 UTC 2017

Get "PowerShell: Automating Administrative Tasks" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-05 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk says Model Y crossover will come in late 2019 or 2020

Thursday 4 May 10:26:30 UTC 2017

A new Tesla model is joining the company's lineup of electric cars, but it won't come very soon as it's being built on a completely new platform.  The news comes from Elon Musk, who shared some new details about the Model Y at the conference call following Tesla's Q1 financial results.  SEE ALSO: Tesla is about to make it way easier … [Link]

Mashable » Arnold Schwarzenegger gleefully photobombs tourists in Paris

Thursday 4 May 10:16:28 UTC 2017

If there's one thing Arnold Schwarzenegger truly loves, it's exploring new cities on his bicycle. He did it in London a couple of years back on a Boris Bike and documented the whole experience on social media.  Now, it's Paris' turn. SEE ALSO: Arnold Schwarzenegger slams Donald Trump in 40 second Twitter rant Over the weekend, the big man cruised around … [Link]

Mashable » Kendall Jenner appeared on the cover of 'Vogue India' and people had a LOT to say

Thursday 4 May 9:55:41 UTC 2017

So, Kendall Jenner appeared on the May issue of Vogue India that celebrates the magazine's tenth anniversary, and people couldn't hold their own.  They swung between displeased and humored as Jendall's pictures, shot by celebrity fashion photographer Mario Testino, started surfacing online.  SEE ALSO: Print Is Dead? 'Vogue' Has Its Second Biggest Sept Ever While she makes a solo appearance on … [Link]

Mashable » Orangutan kept in a tiny wooden box for two years is finally rescued

Thursday 4 May 9:52:10 UTC 2017

He spent two years shut in a dark wooden box before he was finally rescued. Kotap, a young four-year-old male orangutan, was found in a box measuring just 10 square feet (1 square metre) when rescuers in Indonesia got to him. SEE ALSO: Circus ties endangered tiger down on a table so people can get selfies People from wildlife group, International … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi to open first Mi Home store in India next week

Thursday 4 May 9:44:24 UTC 2017

Xiaomi is now taking its offline stores to India — its biggest market outside China.  The first Mi Home store in the country is scheduled to launch in Bangalore next week, where consumers can experience a range of Xiaomi products.  Other countries that have Xiaomi’s Mi Home stores are China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.  SEE ALSO: Xiaomi hits $1 billion … [Link]

Mashable » Japan's new portable tracker for dementia patients aims to find them quickly if they wander off

Thursday 4 May 9:43:21 UTC 2017

A large Japanese security company has an ambitious plan to arm thousands of dementia-stricken elderly folks with a portable, thumb-sized tracker, in hopes of getting them safely home if they get lost. The country's Sohgo Security Services (also known as Alsok) has handed out 2,000 of its Mimamori tags to some 10 cities in Japan. SEE ALSO: Japan's new ultra-luxurious train … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook launches Express Wi-Fi in India, offers affordable, fast internet to millions

Thursday 4 May 9:38:02 UTC 2017

Facebook is having another go at how it can bring more people online, including in places that aren’t a big fan of the company’s earlier attempts.  SEE ALSO: Google's new bet to win India's next billion users: speaking Indian languages The social juggernaut on Thursday announced the commercial launch of Express Wi-Fi, an initiative part of Internet.org, through which it is … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran and Saoirse Ronan go on a wild night out in new music video

Thursday 4 May 9:29:45 UTC 2017

The bad news is you're probably never going to go for a night out in Ireland with Ed Sheeran and Saoirse Ronan. On the plus side, though, you can at least watch them having fun in the new music video for "Galway Girl."  SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones’ fans need to enroll in this college course right now In the … [Link]

Mashable » Literally every single rumour about the Queen's 'emergency meeting' at the palace

Thursday 4 May 9:08:26 UTC 2017

The internet is in a frenzy of wild rumours and speculation ahead of an "all-staff" meeting at Buckingham Palace. The rumours appear to have begun when the Daily Mail published an article overnight stating the Queen had called her "entire household" to a "'highly unusual' emergency meeting."  SEE ALSO: This is how that wild 'Prince Philip dead' rumour started Rumours swirled … [Link]

Slashdot » 'First Pirated Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disk' Appears Online

Thursday 4 May 9:00:00 UTC 2017

Has AACS 2.0 encryption used to protect UHD Blu-ray discs been cracked? While the details are scarce, a cracked copy of a UHD Blu-ray disc surfaced on the HD-focused BitTorrent tracker UltraHDclub. TorrentFreak reports: The torrent in question is a copy of the Smurfs 2 film and is tagged "The Smurfs 2 (2013) 2160p UHD Blu-ray HEVC Atmos 7.1-THRONE." This … [Link]

Mashable » This is how that wild 'Prince Philip dead' rumour started

Thursday 4 May 8:55:19 UTC 2017

Britain woke up Thursday morning in the midst of feverish speculation over the health of Prince Philip.  SEE ALSO: Queen calls 'emergency meeting', everyone makes the exact same joke Overnight, the hashtag #BuckinghamPalace and the topics "The Queen," "Prince Philip" and "Royal Family" were on top of UK's Twitter trends, with tens of thousands of people riffing on rumours that the … [Link]

Mashable » Stop what you're doing because you can now buy an actual working Banana Phone

Thursday 4 May 8:34:27 UTC 2017

No your eyes aren't deceiving you, that really is a banana phone on sale. A campaign on Indiegogo is planning on making banana-shaped phones a reality, because mankind has clearly run out of ideas. Image: banana phone/youtubeSEE ALSO: Finally, a phone case that is also biodegradable The Bluetooth-enabled phone works by connecting to your smartphone and letting you take calls from … [Link]

Mashable » Queen calls 'emergency meeting', everyone makes the exact same joke

Thursday 4 May 8:29:47 UTC 2017

So early Thursday morning, rumours started flying around the internet that Buckingham Palace had called an emergency staff meeting . Soon #BuckinghamPalace, "The Queen", "Prince Philip", "Prince Charles" and "Royal Family" were all trending on Twitter, and people were wildly speculating about what the meeting might be for. SEE ALSO: 11 badass facts about the Queen that might surprise you Needless … [Link]

New Scientist – News » African T. rex was one of last dinosaurs alive before extinction

Thursday 4 May 8:09:18 UTC 2017

An African version of a tyrannosaur-like predator has been discovered by chance in a mine in Morocco [Link]

Mashable » Gmail app for Android now blocks phishing attacks

Thursday 4 May 8:02:19 UTC 2017

Google has added an anti-phishing security check on its Gmail app for Android, the company announced Wednesday.  From now on, the Gmail app will give you an additional warning when you click on a suspicious link in an email.  SEE ALSO: Surprise! U.S. Senate email lacks the most basic of security features. "The site you are trying to visit has been … [Link]

Mashable » Australian Twitter communities are more diverse than you might think

Thursday 4 May 6:44:20 UTC 2017

What are the major drivers of Twitter take-up, in Australia and elsewhere? Do we connect around shared interests, shared location, or pre-existing offline relationships? And when, in the eleven-year history of the platform, did these structures form? These are the questions that guided a new, long-term study of the Australian national Twittersphere that my colleagues and I have undertaken. Drawing on … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Exercise-In-A-Pill' Boosts Athletic Endurance By 70 Percent, Study Finds

Thursday 4 May 5:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Science Daily: Salk Institute scientists, building on earlier work that identified a gene pathway triggered by running, have discovered how to fully activate that pathway in sedentary mice with a chemical compound, mimicking the beneficial effects of exercise, including increased fat burning and stamina. The study, which appears in Cell Metabolism on May … [Link]

Mashable » This politician laughed so hard watching 'Veep' he knocked himself out

Thursday 4 May 5:00:26 UTC 2017

Ever almost pee'ed your pants from laughing too hard? What about laughing so hard you choke on sushi, knock yourself unconscious and wake up with a black eye? No? Just this guy, then. Graham Perrett is an Australian federal Labor MP and it turns out, a crazed Veep fan and an enjoy-er of many LOLs. A dangerous amount of LOLs. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how Star Wars could help you find romance

Thursday 4 May 4:40:39 UTC 2017

Looking for a partner to cuddle up to while you start your Star Wars movie marathon to celebrate the unofficial Star Wars holiday known as May the 4th? Then the Force may just be with you.  According to dating site Plenty of Fish, which analyzed more than 13 million profiles, those who listed Star Wars as an interest on their profiles … [Link]

Mashable » Giant, flying golden pigs to spare city from having to look at Trump's name

Thursday 4 May 3:53:52 UTC 2017

Phrases like "when pigs fly" have lost all meaning in the Trump era. So it's no surprise that one group's plan to block the president's name on Trump Tower in downtown Chicago with flying golden pigs is happening. SEE ALSO: 'Rumps Against Trump' sees protesters bare their butts outside Trump Tower "Flying Pigs on Parade," a project spearheaded by Jeffrey Roberts … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert responds to calls to fire him for that Trump-Putin joke

Thursday 4 May 3:46:32 UTC 2017

Stephen Colbert's oral sex-themed joke about Trump and Putin prompted alt-righters and conservatives to call for his dismissal, arguing that it was homophobic. But guess what? He's not even bothered. On Wednesday's show, the late night host acknowledged the furore he caused on Monday when he said Trump's mouth was only good for being Vladimir Putin's "c**k holster."  "Welcome to … [Link]

Mashable » Watch NASA's home movie of the first dive between Saturn and its rings

Thursday 4 May 3:09:34 UTC 2017

Well if this lil' home video doesn't fill you with excitement and awe, check your pulse because you're probably dead. NASA's Cassini's spacecraft has been undergoing a series of risky AF "dives" or "ring crossings," swooping between Saturn and its icy rings and over the planet's surface, capturing some incredible images (and spooky sounds) in the process. SEE ALSO: Amazing … [Link]

Popular Science » Simple Amazon Kindle tricks that'll optimize your e-reading

Thursday 4 May 3:02:00 UTC 2017

DIY More battery life, better syncing, and more. Tips and tricks to get more out of your Amazon Kindle ereader, from looking up word definitions, to saving unread web articles to your device as if by magic. [Link]

Mashable » Snap may finally have a good answer to the Facebook question

Thursday 4 May 2:29:33 UTC 2017

If there's one question that just won't go away for Snapchat parent company Snap Inc., it's what to do about Facebook.  For months, Mark Zuckerberg's social network has been relentless pushing into Snapchat territory, first by copying Snapchat Stories in every major Facebook app and then by announcing plans for a sweeping augmented reality platform. While Snap has so far refrained … [Link]

Mashable » Jane Goodall speaks out about being quoted in Ivanka Trump's book

Thursday 4 May 2:26:27 UTC 2017

If you've read Ivanka Trump's book Women Who Work (which you probably haven't, but we have) you'll notice the heavy amount of quotes (at least 50 per cent) from other famous people. British primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, 83, happens to be one of the lucky many. "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon pays more than $20 million to stream a single NFL game

Thursday 4 May 2:02:19 UTC 2017

Verizon is paying big money to stream a single NFL game this season. The telecom spent $21 million for the rights to stream a week-three match-up in London between the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The game will be aired across several of Verizon's media properties, including AOL, its mobile video platform go90, and … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Pledges $1 Billion Toward Creating Manufacturing Jobs In US

Thursday 4 May 2:00:00 UTC 2017

Apple announced today plans to create a $1 billion fund to promote creation of advanced manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Cook told CNBC in an interview that Apple will announce the first investment later in May. CNBC reports: "By doing that, we can be the ripple in the pond. Because if we can create many manufacturing jobs around, those manufacturing … [Link]

Mashable » Catchy song accurately captures what it's like buying a home as a millennial

Thursday 4 May 1:50:28 UTC 2017

With crippling student loan debt, underemployment, and lower incomes, millennials just aren't buying homes the way their parents did. Say goodbye to the great American dream. But that doesn't mean millennials don't want to buy homes. They do! And this song from IFHT Films accurately conveys the struggle many home-wanting millennials encounter at the prospect of buying a home. Why … [Link]

Mashable » What Facebook must do to prepare its 3,000 new moderators for the trauma they'll face

Thursday 4 May 1:37:52 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg did the right thing when he announced Wednesday that Facebook plans to hire 3,000 people to review reports of objectionable content, including live video that might contain horrible scenes of murder and suicide.  SEE ALSO: How to protect yourself when live video of suicide spreads on social media The company may have wanted to confine Facebook Live to viral … [Link]

Mashable » This guy paid an expired meter and left a perfect note for the motorist

Thursday 4 May 1:36:40 UTC 2017

Who doesn't love a good insurance salesman story? Finding new business to sell insurance to does not sound extremely exciting, but one agent figured out a pretty slick way to entice potential clients. A photo of a note that was left on a car with an expired meter hit the front page of Reddit on Wednesday. "I paid your parking meter … [Link]

Slashdot » Qualcomm Is Seeking US Import Ban For iPhones

Thursday 4 May 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Qualcomm is seeking to block the sale of iPhones in the U.S. after Apple decided to stop paying them billions of dollars in licensing fees for smartphone chips. Bloomberg reports: Qualcomm is preparing to ask the International Trade Commission to stop the iPhone, which is built in Asia, from entering the country, threatening to block Apple's iconic product from the … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James puts Cleveland brewery in check for using his image on Twitter

Thursday 4 May 0:39:58 UTC 2017

After LeBron James pretended to sip a beer, the brewery ran with the viral moment — but King James wasn't happy.  This is a beef about beer. But it's really a story about social media and the unscripted moments that catch fire online, then gain a life of their own.  SEE ALSO: After NBA glory, demons haunt NYC basketball legend Kenny … [Link]

Mashable » Badass mother whale fights off orcas attacking her calf

Thursday 4 May 0:21:04 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Hulu has always been cool, you just haven't been paying attention

Thursday 4 May 0:10:06 UTC 2017

Hulu has been making original shows since 2011, but it's the lavish adaptation of Margaret Atwood's Handmaid's Tale that has finally put the streaming service on the map. The dystopian drama, which stars Elisabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes, was just renewed for a second season a week after premiering, and is already earning major awards buzz — something that has previously … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung May Overtake Intel As World's Largest Chip Maker In 2017

Thursday 4 May 0:05:00 UTC 2017

According to U.S. semiconductor market research firm IC Insights, Samsung is likely to overtake Intel as the world's largest chip maker later this year. Bill McClean, president of IC Insights, explained that "If money market prices continue to hold or increase through the second quarter and the balance of this year, Samsung could charge into the top spot and displace … [Link]

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