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 » Square, a futuristic payments company, is rolling out an old-school plastic debit card

Friday 5 May 23:54:06 UTC 2017

As Silicon Valley looks towards a cashless, card-less future, Square's latest move is a bit of a throwback. The mobile payment company is launching a debit card — or rather, a prepaid balance card — that connects to the company's app rather than a bank account, Recode first reported. SEE ALSO: Venmo is still growing like crazy The slick, all-black Visa … [Link]

Slashdot » Days Before Election: Macron Campaign Says It Is the Victim of Massive, Coordinated Hacking Campaign

Friday 5 May 23:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: A large trove of emails from the campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron was posted online late on Friday, a little more than a day before voters go to the polls to choose the country's next president in a run-off against far-right rival Marine Le Pen. Some nine gigabytes of data … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon tests out newspaper delivery to complete its takeover of everything

Friday 5 May 23:30:48 UTC 2017

Amazon Prime Now is the souped-up version of the regular online delivery service with its promise to get certain items in select locations to your door within two hours. Now it's hoping to deliver the news — and pronto. SEE ALSO: China ironically decides to clamp down on online news outlets on World Press Freedom Day Publishers in major Spanish cities, … [Link]

Slashdot » 10 Percent of Harvard's Popular 'Introduction To Computer Science' Class Accused of Cheating

Friday 5 May 23:00:00 UTC 2017

theodp writes: The Harvard Crimson reports that more than 60 of the 636 students enrolled in last fall's CS50: "Introduction to Computer Science I" course appeared before the College's Honor Council in a wave of academic dishonesty cases that has stretched the Council to its limits over the past few months. Former students and course staff, though, said course policy … [Link]

Mashable » University sparks Twitter war after listing a 'Trumpism & U.S. Democracy' class

Friday 5 May 22:57:31 UTC 2017

Usually course catalogs are just a way for students to choose their classes, but this week a catalog from Butler University was the topic of a debate about freedom of speech all over the internet. SEE ALSO: This resistance group is sending Trump notes on toilet paper The private Indianapolis university found itself in the middle of a political firestorm because … [Link]

Mashable » Intense video captures rally car racer nearly driving off a cliff

Friday 5 May 22:38:57 UTC 2017

Czech rally car driver Tomasz Kasperczyk tested the limits of a guardrail in a terrifying accident during the first stage of the FIA European Rally Championship’s Rally Islas Canarias on Friday. In the clip, Kasperczyk can be seen driving his Ford Fiesta along a winding road conveniently located on the edge of a cliff. Kasperczyk approaches the second turn a … [Link]

Mashable » Pamela Anderson really, really wants you, and the rest of the world, to become a vegan

Friday 5 May 22:33:55 UTC 2017

Pamela Anderson has been super active on her blog lately with some pretty questionable entries. She recently wrote a post professing her love for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and now she's at it again urging everyone to consider veganism as a lifestyle choice in an essay titled "FIGHT "FAKE FOOD", NOT "FAKE NEWS”." Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesIn this vegan manifesto of … [Link]

Slashdot » Walmart Wants To Put Sensors On Everything So It Can Automatically Order You Stuff

Friday 5 May 22:20:00 UTC 2017

According to a recently published patent spotted by CB Insights, Walmart "describes a system of connected sensors that could monitor customers' product consumption," reports The Verge. "The sensors would be attached to products and rely on a variety of technology, like radio frequencies, Bluetooth, conventional barcodes, and RFID tags." From the report: Walmart doesn't suggest that any one sensor type … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James says he meant no disrespect when he totally disrespected the Raptors

Friday 5 May 22:00:51 UTC 2017

The highlight was everywhere online, precisely because it looked so deliciously disrespectful.  But LeBron James swears it was just a normal basketball play.  SEE ALSO: Schea Cotton, the NBA All-Star who wasn't, is finally ready to tell his story James casually spun the ball on his palm — twice, and right in front of defender Serge Ibaka — before burying a … [Link]

Mashable » Jay Cutler, quarterback and meme god, just got burned by a savage retirement subtweet

Friday 5 May 21:52:47 UTC 2017

Guess old rivalries die hard.  Jay Cutler is a former NFL quarterback who is known for throwing interceptions while playing for the Chicago Bears, whose heated rivals are the Green Bay Packers.  SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media powerhouse So when Cutler announced Friday that he's retiring from the NFL to join the Fox Sports broadcast … [Link]

Mashable » Love a tweet so much you wish you could frame it? Now you can

Friday 5 May 21:49:53 UTC 2017

Every Twitter user is familiar with that particular moment when they see the best tweet in the entire world. That one tweet that's both so hilarious and so relatable that you wish you could keep it close to you forever. Then there's that other moment when you know you've composed a perfect tweet, the pinnacle of tweets, one of the best … [Link]

Mashable » There's literally a startup accelerator at the Vatican now

Friday 5 May 21:47:39 UTC 2017

Pope Francis famously asked, "Who am I to judge?"  So did Stephen Forte. The entrepreneur and Fresco Capital founder is launching a startup accelerator based in Rome — and in part at the Vatican. The accelerator will focus on for-profit, mission-driven companies (aka companies that care about more than just turning a profit). The accelerator will accept applications from startups until … [Link]

Mashable » Here's Diane Keaton drinking wine and kissing a bunch of other celebrities

Friday 5 May 21:43:41 UTC 2017

Diane Keaton thinks onscreen romance — especially the kissing — is "the best." Which is great, because listening to her talk about it on Graham Norton is the best for us. Armed with a glass of wine, Keaton extolled the benefits of movie smooches to the audience and her fellow guests. "Think of all the men you get to kiss, … [Link]

Slashdot » Cop Fakes Body Cam Footage, Prosecutors Drop Drug Charges

Friday 5 May 21:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Prosecutors in Pueblo, Colorado are dropping felony drug and weapon-possession charges after an officer involved in the case said he staged body cam footage so he could walk "the courts through" the vehicle search that led to the arrest. The development means that defendant Joseph Cajar, 36, won't be prosecuted on … [Link]

Mashable » Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell had a delightful time on the Walk of Fame

Friday 5 May 21:34:35 UTC 2017

Your dream parents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell reached a major Hollywood milestone Thursday when they were honored with their very own stars on the Walk of Fame.  Naturally, the photos from their joint ceremony are delightful. SEE ALSO: Summer movie preview: What to watch if you're in the mood to laugh Image: Jim Smeal/REX/ShutterstockPer People, Hawn and Russell celebrated their … [Link]

Mashable » The big-budget game that got delayed for 11 years

Friday 5 May 21:34:25 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ finally have a 'Prey' sequel. Kind of.","image":"h~ video game sequel spent years in development hell","sources":[{&q~ one,playstation 4,xbox,arkane studios,bethesda softworks,prey,real-time-video,real time video,real time,real-time video,real-time,esports,gaming,ente~ one,playstation 4,xbox,arkane studios,bethesda softworks,prey,real-time-video,real time video,real time,real-time video,real-time,esports,gaming,ente~ More about Games, Prey, Gaming, Entertainment, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » New app turns selfies with celebs into charity donations

Friday 5 May 21:30:41 UTC 2017

Wish there was some way to make your ~basic~ love of celebrities and social media more meaningful? Well you're in luck. There's an app for that.  By combining the power of social media and networking, Csnaps.org — a unique humanitarian platform co-founded by former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora — makes it possible for fans and celebrities to turn their photographs, … [Link]

Mashable » How congressmen embarrassed themselves when asked if they’d read the health care bill

Friday 5 May 21:12:17 UTC 2017

The people have many questions about the contents of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) but, firstly and perhaps most importantly, they want to know: How many representatives read it before they cast their votes for it on Thursday? Several members of Congress ducked questions about whether they'd read the 126-page bill. One said he was busy swinging a bat at … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than Half of People Believe Using Spyware To Snoop On Family Members Is Legal, Study Finds

Friday 5 May 21:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A new study shows that 53 percent of people believe it's legal to install a program on a family member's phone to snoop on their activity. The survey of more than 2,000 people in the US and UK by software comparison service Comparitech.com also finds 57 percent would consider spying on their children's phone conversations and … [Link]

Mashable » How these 4 women are changing the tech scene for good

Friday 5 May 20:50:00 UTC 2017

Despite receiving the same education as their male counterparts, women with STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are actually less likely to work in a STEM occupation.     One important step to closing the gender gap in STEM fields is sharing the stories of women thriving in these careers — and not just the role models of STEM women in … [Link]

Mashable » An elusive and nearly impossible 'Super Mario 64' record just got smashed

Friday 5 May 20:44:58 UTC 2017

After years of whittling down the Super Mario 64 120-star speedrun time to under 1 hour and 41 minutes — a feat achieved in August 2015 — the race was on to take another 60 seconds off the clock. Speedrunner Allan “Cheese05" Alvarez managed to set an astounding new world record last night with a time of 1 hour, 39 … [Link]

Mashable » Study finally reveals if your cat likes hanging out with you

Friday 5 May 20:44:16 UTC 2017

New research from Oregon State University, published in Behavioural Processes, states that cats enjoy human contact more than they like eating. Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Real Time Video, Oregon, Stimulant, and Stimulation [Link]

Mashable » Uber is facing a criminal investigation in Philadelphia over its regulation-skirting activity

Friday 5 May 20:43:51 UTC 2017

Uber is under investigation in Philadelphia for Greyball, its software program that showed government officials a fake version of the Uber app to prevent them from monitoring Uber's use in cities where it was skirting regulations.  The ride-hailing giant was already under investigation in Portland, Ore., for the same scheme. Uber's use of Greyball was first reported by the New York … [Link]

Mashable » Excited dogs drag their owner right off her front porch

Friday 5 May 20:21:34 UTC 2017

Most dogs truly do love their owners, but do you know what they love more? The beach. A couple was preparing for a trip to the beach when their dogs got a little bit too eager and accidentally dragged their owner right off her front porch. "They get excited when they know they are going in the RV and my … [Link]

Mashable » Why women helping women in their careers is so important

Friday 5 May 20:20:03 UTC 2017

Women still have tremendous strides to make in the workplace. A recent University of Phoenix study shows that women are still underrepresented in leadership positions, and more than half of Americans say they have not worked for a company with a female CEO or business owner. Unfortunately, these stats aren't as shocking as they should be. Because there are so few … [Link]

Slashdot » In Oracle's Cloud Pitch To Enterprises, an Echo of a Bygone Tech Era

Friday 5 May 20:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Oracle sought to position itself once again this week as the best place for everything companies need to move to cloud computing. On Thursday, executives at the database and business software giant distanced Oracle from public cloud leaders such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure that provide computing, storage and other services … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 things I want most from Kim and Kanye's kids collection as an adult woman

Friday 5 May 20:18:17 UTC 2017

As a taxpaying citizen whose style icon is North West, I'm pretty psyched about the Kimye kids' klothing kollaboration, The Kids Supply.  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are selling mini versions of their wardrobe staples, which are very cute and will not fit me. And yet, I'm charmed by a children's jacket that costs over $200 and is almost definitely dry … [Link]

Popular Science » Five rad and random things I found this week

Friday 5 May 20:17:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from Pop Sci's commerce editor. Vol. 10. The end-of-week dispatch from Pop Sci's commerce editor. Vol. 10. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » This fidget toy craze is getting out of control and some schools aren't having it

Friday 5 May 20:13:17 UTC 2017

Fidget spinners are popular toys circulating schools and causing controversy among teachers trying to decide if they are distracting or soothing for students. Read more…More about Fidget Toy, Fidget, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » This groovy camping pod is all you need this summer

Friday 5 May 20:09:19 UTC 2017

‘Happier Camper' will take care of your road trips. This mini camping pod is super versatile. You can use it for sleeping, lounging, or eating. Plus, if you remove parts, it can become a trailer. It's light enough for small cars to tow around. You can rent one for less than $300. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple patents a way to eject water from iPhones using sound

Friday 5 May 20:05:38 UTC 2017

Your next iPhone may be able to spit out water using sound. Apple's latest patent, published on Thursday details a mechanism to essentially blast out excess water from your iPhone's earpiece or speaker. Why would you want this? To keep your precious iPhone dry and prevent liquid from damaging any internal components, of course. SEE ALSO: Forget cords. Apple might be … [Link]

Mashable » The alt-right's worldwide weaponization of memes

Friday 5 May 20:03:23 UTC 2017

Pepe has made his way to France. Of the many wildly unpredictable aspects of the 2016 election, the usage of memes by a fiercely active, populist conservative movement stands alone.  Using easily shareable and emotionally driven images to promote nationalist conservative politics, internet meme evangelists believe that they had a direct impact on the election, carrying Donald Trump all the way … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lasers print ultra high-res images narrower than a human hair

Friday 5 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

A new ink-free printing technique that involves blasting lasers at nanoscale structures has created some of the most detailed images ever printed [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres won't invite Donald Trump on her show anytime soon

Friday 5 May 19:56:29 UTC 2017

Ellen DeGeneres has hosted a number of presidents on her show — Barack Obama came on to dance with her and George W. Bush joined to talk about his paintings. But there is one person you won't see anywhere near DeGeneres' pristine white armchairs: Donald Trump. After Ellen interviewed Matt Lauer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week, Lauer turned the … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Phelps on depression: 'There are times that you are going to have to reach out'

Friday 5 May 19:51:25 UTC 2017

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history, as well as a meme icon. Given these lofty accomplishments, you're forgiven if you assumed Phelps never battles feelings of depression and hopelessness.  Wrong, says Phelps. And he has a message for others dealing with depression: Don't be afraid to reach out for help.  SEE ALSO: Olympics star Gabby Douglas is not … [Link]

Mashable » 7 tips for parents who work from home

Friday 5 May 19:43:05 UTC 2017

If you've spent any time on the internet in the last couple months, you’ve probably seen the viral video of “BBC dad." In case you missed it, here’s the clip that captures it all. The professionalism of BBC dad, professor and political science expert Robert E. Kelly, suddenly juxtaposed with the carefree entrance and confident swagger of his young daughter in … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West seems to have deleted all of his social media

Friday 5 May 19:40:12 UTC 2017

Yeezy come back, you can blame it all on us. Kanye West has left the social media building as he appears to have deactivated his Twitter and Instagram as of Friday. If you do a search for his profiles, both sites show the same "Sorry, this page isn't available" error message. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West might have a … [Link]

Slashdot » The World's Most Valuable Resource is No Longer Oil, But Data

Friday 5 May 19:40:00 UTC 2017

An oil refinery is an industrial cathedral, a place of power, drama and dark recesses: ornate cracking towers are its gothic pinnacles, flaring gas its stained glass, the stench of hydrocarbons its heady incense. Data centres, in contrast, offer a less obvious spectacle: windowless grey buildings that boast no height or ornament, they seem to stretch to infinity. Yet the … [Link]

Slashdot » Seattle Restored ISP Privacy Rules in the First Local Blow To Trump's Rollback

Friday 5 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A majority of Americans from both parties objected to a law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump in April that gives internet service providers the go-ahead to collect and sell users' browsing history without users' consent. This week, Seattle became the first municipality in the country to fight that rollback, in effect … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how I feel about all this Stephen Hawking 'news' going around

Friday 5 May 19:00:23 UTC 2017

There are some stories that, as a space journalist, you just don't want to cover.  And well, famed cosmologist Stephen Hawking's most recent news-making moment is one of them. SEE ALSO: Stephen Hawking says we don't need science to prove that women are equal According to a blurb released by the BBC, an upcoming documentary features Hawking saying that humans need … [Link]

Mashable » 'What About Bob' gets recut as a stalker thriller

Friday 5 May 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Bill Murray has had a long career as a lovable funny man, but why hasn't he been cast as the villain? Well, perhaps he already has! This episode of Trailer Mix turns the 1991 comedy classic on its head and takes a closer look at the darker side of What About Bob. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read … [Link]

Popular Science » Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat Review

Friday 5 May 18:54:53 UTC 2017

Gadgets A smart thermostat on a budget This smart thermostat is $100 cheaper than most of its brainy competition, but are the savings worth it? [Link]

Mashable » How likely you are to get epic and legendary items from 'Overwatch' loot boxes

Friday 5 May 18:49:59 UTC 2017

Thanks to new Chinese gaming regulations, Blizzard revealed just how likely you are to get different tiers of loot from Overwatch loot boxes. According to the official Chinese Overwatch site (translated by Reddit user Bata12), every loot box has one rare or better item, one in every 5.5 loot boxes has an epic item, and one in every 13.5 loot boxes … [Link]

Mashable » College student crawls through air ducts in quest to steal stats exam

Friday 5 May 18:41:48 UTC 2017

Friends, this is what happens when you watch Mission: Impossible too many times. Two students at the University of Kentucky are facing burglary charges after crawling through campus ceiling ducts to steal a statistics exam from their professor's officeAccording to the Lexington Herald-Leader, 21-year-old junior Henry Lynch II dropped into the room through the ceiling, let in his friend Troy through … [Link]

Slashdot » How Scratch Is Feeding Hacker Values into Young Minds

Friday 5 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Reader mirandakatz writes: It's the 10th anniversary of Scratch, the kids programming language that's become a popular tool for training the next generation of minds in computer science. But as Steven Levy writes at Backchannel, Scratch's real value is how it imparts lessons in sharing, logic, and hackerism: 'A product of the MIT Media Lab, Scratch is steeped in a … [Link]

Mashable » New leaked image shows Amazon's first ever touchscreen Echo and … it's hideous

Friday 5 May 18:38:28 UTC 2017

A new leaked photo may have just given us a sneak peek at Amazon's first ever touchscreen-enabled Echo, and if these images are to be believed, well … the device is absolutely hideous. A photo uncovered by AFTVnews shows a boxy device that's reportedly Amazon's first Echo with an integrated touchscreen. SEE ALSO: Man hacks his Alexa to speak out of … [Link]

Mashable » Miley Cyrus is getting seriously dragged for her critique of hip-hop

Friday 5 May 18:35:57 UTC 2017

Is it 2015 again, because with another Miley Cyrus controversy in the air, it sure feels like it.  The singer is back in the spotlight promoting new, stripped down country tunes. In her comeback interview with Billboard, she spoke about much more than her own musical return—and some of her comments about hip-hop and rap are being scrutinized by folks online.  … [Link]

Mashable » Spotify adds 'Spotify Codes' as a new way to share music

Friday 5 May 18:33:18 UTC 2017

Spotify is getting in on QR codes with a new way to share music. The streaming service recently added "Spotify Codes" into its app. The feature (thanks Moshe Isaacian for sharing with us) is described as "a unique code for everything on Spotify" in a pop-up about the experience.   SEE ALSO: Pandora guns for Spotify with 'Premium' subscription service Spotify … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' ending is already online, according to one star

Friday 5 May 18:24:16 UTC 2017

Now that Game of Thrones has overtaken George R. R. Martin's published books, HBO has gone into lockdown mode to protect the show's secrets from overzealous fans — and from its occasionally clumsy cast members, who have been known to accidentally spill plot details on social media. Gone are the days when an actor can just innocently post a script page … [Link]

Mashable » This video game sequel spent years in development hell

Friday 5 May 18:23:49 UTC 2017

A lot can happen in 11 years, including empty promises, attempted hostile takeovers, juicy gossip, and the cancellation of a nearly-finished video game. But after all that, Bethesda has finally released a sequel (kind of) to the critically acclaimed Prey. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Arkane Studios, and Bethesda Softworks [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » What is Express.js and Why Does It Matter?

Friday 5 May 18:19:16 UTC 2017

In a world of monolithic Web frameworks, enterprise-level solutions, and deep toolkits for every language, defaulting to the largest hammer for even the smallest nails is easy. Enter Express.js, described on its website as a "fast, unopinionated, minimalist server-side Web framework for Node.js." [Link]

Mashable » The successor to the best phone you've never heard comes this summer

Friday 5 May 18:16:32 UTC 2017

The smartphone you should be talking about is coming. The OnePlus 5, the successor to the OnePlus 3T, the best phone most people have never heard of, but hopefully have because you read Mashable obsessively, will launch this summer. SEE ALSO: OnePlus 3T in Midnight Black is the phone Batman's been waiting his whole life for OnePlus confirmed to Mashable the … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter permanently bans 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli

Friday 5 May 18:09:40 UTC 2017

If Martin Shkreli, massive Twitter troll, was actually hoping to get banned from the social media platform for life, it's time to offer him your congratulations: He has succeeded. On Wednesday, the pharma bro announced on Facebook that he's been permanently banned from Twitter, a result of his account being suspended back in January after he posted a straight-up creepy photo … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Tests a Secured Edge Browser For Business

Friday 5 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft is in the testing stage of a new feature in its Edge browser for Windows 10 that is malware-proof as it partitions the browser window from the rest of the computer. This will be a welcome addition for users who are worried about the legitimacy of sites they want to visit. The new feature, catchily … [Link]

Popular Science » The most efficient way to brush and floss

Friday 5 May 17:50:59 UTC 2017

Health We hate to say you've been doing it all wrong but…you've probably been doing it all wrong. if you haven’t thought about your brushing routine in years, it might be a good idea to take a step back and evaluate your cleaning work—your teeth might thank you for… [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google's Cloud Natural Language API Gains Additional Languages

Friday 5 May 17:50:37 UTC 2017

At the Google Cloud Next event in London this week, Google offered updates to both its Google Cloud Natural Language API and Google Cloud Spanner. The former gained a bevy of new languages and developer tools, while the latter graduated from beta status to general availability. Here's what you need to know. [Link]

Mashable » Delta apologizes after threatening parents with jail time over a seat they purchased

Friday 5 May 17:47:43 UTC 2017

Sigh. Another day, another airline saying "we're sorry." This time, it's Delta. The airline issued an apology Thursday for an incident in which a Delta employee and a police officer threatened parents with jail time over a seat they'd booked for their son. Brian and Brittany Schear, the passengers Delta booted from their April 23 flight, shared video of the incident … [Link]

Mashable » Where's Apple's $257 billion stashed? Mostly in the debt of other companies

Friday 5 May 17:44:21 UTC 2017

If Apple Inc. were a bond fund, it would dwarf the competition. The iPhone-maker has $148 billion of its record $257 billion cash pile invested in corporate debt alone, according to a company filing from Wednesday. That’s enough to buy all the assets in the world’s largest fixed-income mutual fund, the Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund, which has about $145 … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama tweets mysterious phone number and the internet needs to know what's up

Friday 5 May 17:43:15 UTC 2017

Michelle Obama is back and she's confusing the heck out of Twitter. On Friday afternoon our former FLOTUS tweeted what appears to be a phone number from her personal Twitter account, which was promptly deleted but not before some die-hard Obama fans grabbed screenshots. Image: screengrab/twitterHer tweet was a simple ten digits, yet it sparked massive curiosity across the internet. We, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Rough Night' explicit trailer is weird, wild, and perfect

Friday 5 May 17:42:40 UTC 2017

This summer's top comedy conglomeration of badass bitches is sure to be Rough Night, starring Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Ilana Glazer, Zoe Kravitz, and Jillian Bell. A new explicit trailer for the film lives up to every rising expectation we have for the flick, which follows a bachelorette party that goes every type of wrong. The trailer (set to Stella Mwangi's … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Yelp Adds GraphQL Support to Fusion API, Introduces Developer Beta Program

Friday 5 May 17:41:51 UTC 2017

This week, Yelp introduced the ability to query its API data through GraphQL, a graph query language. GraphQL support allows developers to search for the exact data sought after without the need for multiple API requests. For instance, pulling the name of users who have written reviews on a business could be done through a single, simple query (a process … [Link]

Mashable » You can play as Bob Ross riding a happy tree while killing things 'Smite'

Friday 5 May 17:37:29 UTC 2017

Bob Ross, the world's most beloved TV painter, is coming to Smite in the form of a hero skin. Smite's benevolent forest hero Sylvanus is getting an official Bob Ross skin in the next patch. It's a pretty fitting combination considering Ross's love for painting nature (especially trees) and Sylvanus's status as the Roman god of forests and fields. The … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to find a secret stun gun hiding in the first hour of 'Prey'

Friday 5 May 17:33:46 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ need it.","image":"h~ how to find a secret stun gun hiding in the first hour of 'Prey'","sources&~ More about Prey, Gaming, Entertainment, Entertainment, and Gaming [Link]

Mashable » It's been a year since Trump's taco bowl tweet and nothing has changed

Friday 5 May 17:32:27 UTC 2017

“Time heals all wounds," said people who had no idea that someone who tweeted the words "I love Hispanics!" would ever become president of the United States. That's right – we're talking about the taco bowl tweet. That was one year ago. When now-President Donald J. Trump tweeted about Trump Tower's taco bowls being the "best" in a blatant attempt to … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is now the world's top wearable company (sorry, Fitbit)

Friday 5 May 17:29:26 UTC 2017

Move over, Fitbit: there's a new king of the wearables market. Even though Tim Cook won't disclose exact Apple Watch sales numbers, the company has been crowned the new top dog of wearables, pushing Fitbit off its throne.  Strategy Analytics' latest report on the state of the global wearables market found that Apple's marketshare has expanded rapidly from last year, with … [Link]

Mashable » 10-year-old boy asks stepdad to adopt him with a letter and life has never seemed more beautiful

Friday 5 May 17:28:28 UTC 2017

Get your tissues ready… Kalani Watson decided to make his 10th birthday celebration less about him and more about his loving family when he asked his stepdad, Brandon, to adopt him in the most touching handwritten letter.  At his birthday party in Los Angeles, Kalani turns the tables on Brandon and hands him a wrapped gift. After describing what their relationship … [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK’s plan to clean up its air is still inadequate, critics say

Friday 5 May 17:26:00 UTC 2017

The government has published long-awaited plans to cut illegal pollution but critics have warned they are too weak to improve the UK's dirty air   [Link]

Popular Science » The science behind Blood Falls, the genetics of corgis' weird body shapes, and other amazing images of the week

Friday 5 May 17:26:00 UTC 2017

Science Newsworthy eye candy Our favorite images from this week in science, health, and space news. Read on:… [Link]

Popular Science » Learning to farm on Mars could actually save agriculture on Earth

Friday 5 May 17:22:10 UTC 2017

Space Can we, uh, not give up on this planet quite yet? What's the difference between living sustainably on Mars today or in California in 100 years? Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Global App Usage Still Rising, and Users in the US Spend 135 Minutes a Day in Them

Friday 5 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: There's a reason that everyone you look at it is looking at a smartphone. According to the folks whose job it is to track such things, people can't get enough of apps, and global usage of them continues to increase. In its latest usage report, App Annie takes a look at the average user's … [Link]

Mashable » PSA: You should make a Kentucky Derby hat for your pet

Friday 5 May 17:16:23 UTC 2017

It is an objective truth that the best part of the Kentucky Derby is its embrace of hat culture. Each year, bright hats adorned with ribbons, feathers, and flowers top the heads of thousands of derby attendees. Outside the fairgrounds, however, a large fancy hat might be of little use to you.  SEE ALSO: Dogs, ranked So, rather than spending $100+ … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Menopause-causing bait is curbing rat populations in New York

Friday 5 May 17:07:00 UTC 2017

Generations of childless rats are living to ripe old age as their overall numbers plummet thanks to new contraceptive baits [Link]

Mashable » German intel chief looks to 'wipe out' Russian servers used in cyber attacks

Friday 5 May 16:53:45 UTC 2017

The head of the German equivalent of the FBI said he'd like the legal authority to "wipe out" servers the Russian government allegedly used to deploy cyber attacks again Germany.  Which kinda sounds a lot like cyber war.  SEE ALSO: Whoops. Millions of Android phones are wide open to hackers "We believe it is necessary that we are in a position … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a recut trailer of 'What About Bob' as a stalker thriller and we've got chills

Friday 5 May 16:53:17 UTC 2017

Bill Murray has had a long career as a lovable funny man, but why hasn't he been cast as the villain? Well, perhaps he already has! This episode of Trailer Mix turns the 1991comedy classic on its head and takes a closer look at the darker side of What About Bob. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read … [Link]

Mashable » This company is creating a fusion reactor, which is how stars produce energy

Friday 5 May 16:52:03 UTC 2017

A British energy company turned on its nuclear reactor in an effort to produce a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees. The temperature is 7X hotter than the center of the sun and necessary for controlled fusion. Read more…More about Electricity, Plasma, British, Uk, and Science [Link]

Mashable » Bye rosé! Blue prosecco is this summer's go-to drink

Friday 5 May 16:49:52 UTC 2017

Since 2017 has been the Year of the Unicorn, we might as well go that same route with our trendy summer go-to drink as well. Saraceni Wines makes a blue prosecco called Blumond, which their website describes as "a velvety and seductive sparkling wine that is deliciously fruity and presented in an exclusive and well recognizable bottle." The bright blue hue … [Link]

Mashable » Reminder: Don't wear a sombrero today — or, like, ever

Friday 5 May 16:46:10 UTC 2017

Put down the sombrero and back away slowly. Today is Cinco de Mayo, one of the most widely celebrated Mexican holidays in the United States. But all the taco eating and $5 margaritas can cloud what you're actually celebrating — and lead to some nasty cultural appropriation. SEE ALSO: 5 Latinos who have become social media superstars That sombrero you're wearing, … [Link]

Slashdot » Leaked Document Reveals UK Plans For Wider Internet Surveillance

Friday 5 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

The UK government is planning to push greater surveillance powers that would force internet providers to monitor communications in near-realtime and install backdoor equipment to break encryption, according to a leaked document. From a report on ZDNet: A draft of the proposed new surveillance powers, leaked on Thursday, is part of a "targeted consultation" into the Investigatory Powers Act, brought … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé's spokesperson is not here for all the lip injection rumors

Friday 5 May 16:36:32 UTC 2017

Beyoncé, mother of Blue Ivy and two unnamed American treasures, gets scrutinized a lot.  Back when pregnant with Blue Ivy, Queen Bey silently fought a myriad of rumors, including that she faked her pregnancy. This time around, publications like Media Take Out have accused the singer of getting lip fillers based on photographs taken during her recent public appearances — and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dunkirk' trailer promises a relentless war epic (and a wet Harry Styles)

Friday 5 May 16:35:28 UTC 2017

The full trailer for Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk doesn't hold back. Based on the legendary World War II battle, the film depicts Dunkirk in harrowing detail. SEE ALSO: New 'Dunkirk' footage is a heart-pounding Christopher Nolan master class "What has happened is a colossal military disaster," says one character (who may in fact be Harry Styles — swoon). The trailer offers … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fukushima accident gave everyone an X-ray’s worth of radiation

Friday 5 May 16:29:00 UTC 2017

After the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan was hit by a tsunami in 2011, everyone was exposed to extra radiation, but for most people the dose was small [Link]

Popular Science » Forensic scientists caught a deer munching on a human carcass for the first time ever

Friday 5 May 16:25:05 UTC 2017

Animals It’s gruesome, but could help investigations This is the first known evidence of a white-tailed deer scavenging human bones. To find out how it could help investigations, read on. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook takes another stab at improving the News Feed

Friday 5 May 16:20:34 UTC 2017

Facebook presents you with a variety of news based on pages you might have liked years ago. Now, it's considering asking what you care about today. Facebook is testing a new way to follow "topics" in News Feed that would present users with information from outlets they might not consistently read. First spotted by TechCrunch, the feature appears as a suggestion … [Link]

Mashable » This subscription box for single women is everything that's wrong with tech bro culture

Friday 5 May 16:16:35 UTC 2017

These days, there are subscription boxes for just about everything. You can get a box of treats during your period, wine when you're feeling #thirsty, and even DIY craft projects to keep you busy.  SEE ALSO: I've never had a boyfriend at Christmas and I couldn't be happier Subscription boxes are clearly out of control, but the latest entry into the … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber wore a Smiths tee because he is human and he needs to be loved

Friday 5 May 16:16:21 UTC 2017

The famous boy with the thorn in his side Justin Bieber wore a Smiths tee while traveling in Israel this week. Because while some may accuse the pop star of having an attitude problem, behind the hatred there lies a murderous desire for love.  SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber tweets about being a big boy who doesn't pee himself This is something … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robot inspector helps check bridges for dangerous defects

Friday 5 May 16:15:00 UTC 2017

Performing safety checks on bridges is slow and expensive work. A new autonomous robot can do the job quickly and cheaply [Link]

Mashable » Cry of the week: Kevin Senior's lonely journey on 'The Leftovers'

Friday 5 May 16:11:31 UTC 2017

Since its inception, The Leftovers has been a poignant — if sometimes outlandish — portrait of desperation and resilience in the face of loss. Episode 3 of the final season follows Kevin Garvey, Sr. (Scott Glenn, recognizable from playing Stick in Marvel's Daredevil) as he wanders the Australian outback with little to his name besides stolen aboriginal chants and a … [Link]

Slashdot » EU Leader Says English Is Losing Importance

Friday 5 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Jean-Claude Juncker, the European Commission president, opted to deliver a speech in French on Friday morning because he said "English is losing importance" in Europe. He gave the comments, which are unlikely to mend fences after a war of words between Brussels and London over Brexit negotiations, at the "State of the Union" conference in Florence's … [Link]

Mashable » Behold, Crayola's new, thoroughly underwhelming crayon

Friday 5 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Just as you're starting to recover from Crayola's heartbreaking decision to kill off off the beloved Dandelion crayon, the company goes and reveals Dandelion's utterly underwhelming replacement. Yes, after a full month of mourning a pivotal piece of our childhood and Crayola boxes, the art supply company that broke our creative little hearts revealed the currently nameless stick of wax from … [Link]

Mashable » How the government can force WhatsApp to break its encryption

Friday 5 May 15:55:40 UTC 2017

The UK government is pretty damn serious about its secret surveillance plans.  You might remember that a few months ago the "Snoopers' Charter" — a.k.a. the Investigatory Powers Act — was passed into law.  SEE ALSO: How Britain is trying to control the porn you watch Among other things, it forces tech companies to hand over your web history with a … [Link]

Mashable » Does Microsoft now make more exciting computers than Apple?

Friday 5 May 15:54:15 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Surface Laptop gives Apple's MacBooks a serious run for their money.","image":&quo~ Surface Laptop is the hottest Windows notebook in ages","sources":[{&q~ talk,podcasts,keyone,blackberry,bla~ keyone,iphone,apple,pc,gadgets,tech~ laptop,microsoft,hands on,windows 10,windows 10 s,preview","sec0":nu~ talk,podcasts,keyone,blackberry,bla~ keyone,iphone,apple,pc,gadgets,tech~ laptop,microsoft,hands on,windows 10,windows 10 s,preview","videoSeriesNa~ More about Mashtalk, Mash Talk, Podcasts, Keyone, and Blackberry [Link]

Mashable » Sad, deflating Pikachu dancer gets dragged off stage in a panic

Friday 5 May 15:39:31 UTC 2017

One minute you're the star of a Pikachu dance troupe, the next minute you're swarmed by men in suits and dragged out of the limelight, possibly never to return again. At the Pokémon World Festival 2017 in South Korea this past weekend, a mob of performers in inflatable Pikachu costumes were doing a choreographed jig for a delighted audience when … [Link]

Mashable » A student designed kinetic window blinds that acts like a giant sundial

Friday 5 May 15:37:45 UTC 2017

Former architecture student, Tyler Short developed a kinetic blinds concept that follows the sun throughout the day.  A similar mechanism has since been applied in a new generation of rotating solar panels. Read more…More about Sun Light, Window Blinds, Sundial, Reactions, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » These animals are getting the Lego treatment because conservation is cool

Friday 5 May 15:26:25 UTC 2017

If there's two things that kids love, it's animals and Legos.  SEE ALSO: Why get a puppy when you can have a snuggly lizard instead? The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust’s Caerlaverock Wetland Centre in Scotland has joined the two in an installment of Lego animal statues. Each animal in the series is protected by the WWT. Benedict the Bewick’s swan is … [Link]

Slashdot » A New Instance of Android Malware is Discovered Every 10 Seconds, Say Researchers

Friday 5 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Security firm G Data says that a new piece of Android malware is discovered every 10 seconds. At this rate, the company is predicting that there will be 3,500,000 new malicious Android files by the end of the year. "The threat level for users with smartphones and tablets with an Android operating system remains … [Link]

Mashable » Adam Scott meeting his idol Mark Hamill is the cutest thing you'll see today

Friday 5 May 15:01:55 UTC 2017

When Adam Scott was a young lad, he invited Star Wars star Mark Hamill to his birthday party. Mark Hamill was promoting The Empire Strikes Back at the time, so he did not attend. (We assume this was the only reason.) But on last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live, this snafu was all forgotten. Hamill — complete with lightsaber — showed … [Link]

Mashable » KFC releases steamy novella starring none other than Colonel Sanders, just in time for Mother's Day

Friday 5 May 14:55:29 UTC 2017

KFC wants you to give your mom a romance novella for Mother's Day.  In fact, they wrote one for you to give her. This is great if you don't want to spend hours thinking about what kind of ingenue she considers herself. Very thoughtful of them, that chicken company. Well, also, the novella is starring a hunky (by hunky we mean, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dota 2' is adding a story-driven co-op campaign

Friday 5 May 14:54:48 UTC 2017

Dota 2 revealed its first foray into story-based player vs. environment gameplay early this morning: Siltbreaker, a co-op campaign that'll send players into the depths of seas and beyond later this month. Shedding away its hard player vs. player exterior, Dota 2 is opening up an entirely new avenue of gameplay for Dota players. Siltbreaker tasks four players (whether they are … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube signs exclusive deals with Ellen Degeneres, Demi Lovato, Kevin Hart and more

Friday 5 May 14:47:00 UTC 2017

YouTube is already home to some of the biggest celebrities in the world, but now they're flocking over from other parts of the entertainment industry. At their 2017 Brandcast, YouTube announced new original programming in partnership with Ellen Degeneres, Kevin Hart, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, and more. "YouTube is not TV. And we never will be," said Susan Wojcicki, the company's … [Link]

Mashable » Umpire takes a pitch to the groin and we feel his pain from here

Friday 5 May 14:46:34 UTC 2017

To be one of the people standing on the receiving end of 90 miles per hour fastballs is to be in constant danger. If one of those baseballs were to hit any part of your body, the pain would be absolutely terrible. Baseball players who have been hit describe pain so intense that it caused them to black out. Some have … [Link]

Slashdot » April Jobs Report: 211,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment At 4.4 Percent

Friday 5 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an NPR report: The U.S. economy added 211,000 jobs to nonfarm payrolls in April, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says. Both the unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, and the number of unemployed persons, at 7.1 million, saw only incremental changes in April. The new data follow disappointing results from March, when the Labor Department initially said … [Link]

Popular Science » Why it’s so hard to figure out if acupuncture actually works

Friday 5 May 14:36:02 UTC 2017

Health Should you stick a needle in it? One study alleges that acupuncture is being held to a higher level of scientific rigor than other medical interventions. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Who does 'family' best? Not 'Fast & Furious.' It's 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'

Friday 5 May 14:15:55 UTC 2017

This word, "family." It gets thrown around a lot in movies nowadays. And it's come to mean something quite different for a cinematic universe vs., say, a stern ER admitting nurse. Yeah, the Fast and the Furious franchise has squatted on "family" as a catchphrase for some years now. But that association was forged less through its characters' shared experiences and … [Link]

Mashable » Kristen Bell helped pull off the coolest 'Frozen'-themed promposal on live television

Friday 5 May 14:10:30 UTC 2017

"He's asking you to be his prom date, in front of millions of people." As the guest host in Jimmy Kimmel's absence, Kristen Bell invited two audience members to play a Frozen-themed scavenger hunt through Hollywood Boulevard. However, in a complete plot twist, Bell revealed that the game was a ruse for a promposal the show was helping with. Using … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are dropping the 'sickest' clothing line for kids today

Friday 5 May 14:06:11 UTC 2017

Get ready for your kids to look better than you. Kim K announced via Twitter Thursday that her and Kanye's kids clothing line "The Kids Supply" will be available to purchase Friday at noon.  The reality star has been teasing the drop on her Snapchat and, shocker, the couple took inspiration for the clothes from the family's hometown of Calabasas. Did … [Link]

Slashdot » Justice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Uber

Friday 5 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

parallel_prankster quotes a report from Washington Post: The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Uber's use of a secret software that was used to evade authorities in places where its ride-sharing service was banned or restricted, according to a person familiar with the government's probe. The investigation is in its early stages, but deepens the crisis for … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Let’s seek traces of ancient indigenous ETs in our own backyard

Friday 5 May 13:59:00 UTC 2017

The search for aliens beyond our solar system has drawn a blank so far. There is merit in looking closer to home, says Geraint Lewis [Link]

Popular Science » Humans are infecting wild lands with our noises

Friday 5 May 13:55:25 UTC 2017

Environment It’s getting loud out there Human sounds—like the sound of cars and airplane—are encroaching even on otherwise wild protected areas. [Link]

Mashable » NYC cafe accuses Starbucks of stealing their unicorn drink

Friday 5 May 13:37:19 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ lattes exist and you can find them in Brooklyn","sources":~ York,Real Time,US & World,cafe,healing,latte,lattes,mas~ york city,real time video,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,the end,the end cafe,trending,trending topics,trends,unicorn,unicorn latte,unicorn lattes,unicorns,williamsburg",~ York,Real Time,US & World,cafe,healing,latte,lattes,mas~ york city,real time video,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,the end,the end cafe,trending,trending topics,trends,unicorn,unicorn latte,unicorn lattes,unicorns,williamsburg",~ More about Lawsuit, Unicorn Frappuccino, Unicorn Latte, Starbucks, and Conversations [Link]

Mashable » Marvel's 'Inhumans' teaser trailer is definitely channeling 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 5 May 13:36:25 UTC 2017

The first teaser trailer for Marvel's Inhumans has arrived, and it all seems a little reminiscent of Game of Thrones. That's partially because the villain, Maximus, is played by Iwan Rheon — aka GOT's sadistic Ramsay Bolton — and partly because the ominous teaser sets up a royal conflict between Maximus and his brother, Black Bolt (Anson Mount), the King … [Link]

Popular Science » Office workout gear that'll slow down your body's inevitable decay

Friday 5 May 13:21:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets Get buff while you do stuff. Workout gear for the office. Get buff while you do stuff. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » We, your child's school, regret banning fidget spinners after seeing what toy came next

Friday 5 May 13:17:10 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ all of your nervous energy into this Fidget Cube","sources":[{&q~ More about Kids, Children, Toys, Humor, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » Look at this epic racetrack a team of engineers built in their office

Friday 5 May 13:11:21 UTC 2017

The responsibilities of adulthood can be stressful, which is why it's important for grownups to play from time to time. SEE ALSO: This inventor built a real-life 'Iron Man' suit and it's awesome A team of engineers at SGS Engineering released their inner big kids when they built a track in their office. The fun project combined their twin loves of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Man dreams in colour for first time during cancer radiotherapy

Friday 5 May 13:03:34 UTC 2017

An Australian who used to dream in black and white began dreaming in vivid colour about cars, fish and former girlfriends while having cancer radiotherapy [Link]

Slashdot » Digital Economy Act: Illegal Kodi Streams Could Now Land Users In Prison For 10 Years

Friday 5 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Independent: The Digital Economy Act has passed into law, meaning people could now face ten-year prison sentences for illegally streaming copyrighted content. It covers a wide number of areas, including broadband speeds, access to online pornography and government data-sharing. However, amid the rising popularity of Kodi, an increase to the maximum prison … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg-backed edutech startup is now a Harvard case study

Friday 5 May 12:29:40 UTC 2017

Education technology startup Byju's, backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), is now a Harvard case study. It is only the fourth Indian startup to make it to the hallowed Harvard Business Publishing platform, after Flipkart (India's largest online retailer), Paytm (India's biggest mobile wallet) and GOQii (India's leading health and fitness startup). SEE ALSO: This health and fitness startup is … [Link]

Mashable » Powerful portrait series connects young LGBTQ activists with queer trailblazers

Friday 5 May 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Families are expected to provide unconditional love and support. But after coming out, many people in the LGBTQ community find that these things are conditional. That's why queer people often create "chosen families" — networks of LGBTQ people who offer support when biological families won't. They take care of your dogs when you're on vacation. They're your children's aunties and uncles. … [Link]

Mashable » Why I want my own music in the age of streaming

Friday 5 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Sorry, Spotify — I have no interest in your streaming. When it comes to the music I love, I'm possessive to a fault. I want to own it all.  Case in point: on April 14, Kendrick Lamar released "DAMN.", his latest opus. I immediately bought the album on iTunes, because a version in my preferred format, vinyl, won't be available until … [Link]

Mashable » Niall Horan prank calls a Niall Horan impersonator and it's hilariously cringe

Friday 5 May 11:05:23 UTC 2017

With the heartbreaking split of the band, One Direction tribute acts have been on the rise.  SEE ALSO: Pictures of an airborne Harry Styles ignite a Photoshop battle for the ages In the video above, Nick Grimshaw orchestrates a prank during a BBC Radio 1 interview in which Niall Horan has to chat with Liam the Niall Horan impersonator. As … [Link]

Mashable » YouTuber thinks it's funny to remove stop sign, gets arrested, pleads for money

Friday 5 May 10:50:41 UTC 2017

It’s not a good time for YouTubers and their "pranks."  After the parents behind DaddyOFive lost custody of two of their children for alleged abuse, it's the turn of another popular YouTuber to face the law.  SEE ALSO: YouTube community calls out 'pranksters' DaddyOFive and police take action In a video later pulled offline, RossCreations a.k.aCharles Ross removes some street signs … [Link]

Mashable » Your nerves can't handle these guys scaling a stadium

Friday 5 May 10:38:01 UTC 2017

Sometimes, we do things for the thrill of it. SEE ALSO: Stunt SUV pulls a 'Transformer' and gets around gridlock In the video above, YouTuber Rikke Brewer filmed him and his friend sneaking into the Twickenham rugby stadium after hours. The video starts off easy with the crew climbing over the first gate. It quickly escalates when they start scaling … [Link]

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

Friday 5 May 10:26:43 UTC 2017

Get "Automating Cloud Security" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-08 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » We've reached peak sharing because there's now a basketball-sharing service

Friday 5 May 10:15:28 UTC 2017

The sharing economy is the way of the millennial. You can share an apartment with someone else, summon a stranger in a car, and even grab a bicycle off a street with just an app. But…basketballs? SEE ALSO: Shared bikes are so popular, they've squeezed humans out of this park A company in Zhejiang, eastern China, has launched a basketball-sharing service … [Link]

Mashable » Man ships $1 million family heirloom by express delivery, regrets it immediately

Friday 5 May 10:03:22 UTC 2017

A man in southern China saw no issue sending a 6.8 million yuan ($985,000) antique bronze pot by express delivery across the country. The man, surnamed Tan, from Hunan was shipping the family heirloom to a buyer in Shenzhen, and decided to pack the fragile item in some bubble wrap, and send it on its way in a cardboard box. SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD and Nvidia Silicon Manufacturing Secrets Allegedly Stolen, Sold To China

Friday 5 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

According to a report on DigiTimes, a former TSMC engineer has been accused of stealing the secrets of their 28nm manufacturing process and taking them across the Taiwan Straits to Chinese rival, HLMC. "The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) produce the chips for the great and the good of the PC hardware market, specifically Nvidia and latterly AMD," reports PCGamesN. … [Link]

Mashable » This provocative concept car contains private pods for each passenger

Friday 5 May 9:57:54 UTC 2017

The future is as unpredictable as ever, and to imagine even the slightest of its contours requires thinking outside the box. Design company IDEO has created a provocative concept vehicle for that future, where the autonomous car becomes a public resource and becomes a constantly flowing catalyst of change in cities.  Read more…More about Design, City Life, Future Tech, Future Of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans are coming up with their own spinoff titles and it's pure genius

Friday 5 May 9:47:02 UTC 2017

Fans rejoiced when HBO confirmed that four writers have been brought on for Game of Thrones spinoffs that would "explore different time periods of George R. R. Martin's vast and rich universe," according to an HBO spokesperson. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' drops first Season 7 promo and it's chilling While the writers will be taking their sweet time on their … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft to announce another Surface-related thing on May 23

Friday 5 May 9:41:54 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ details are painfully scarce. ","image":"http~ More about Event, Surface, Microsoft, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert drags Republicans for prematurely celebrating the health care bill

Friday 5 May 9:37:25 UTC 2017

White male Republicans were jubilant after the House narrowly passed a new version of a health care bill to replace the Affordable Care act.  But Stephen Colbert is here to ruin their party. In his Late Show monologue, the TV host reminded everyone that those celebrations are kind of premature.  “They did it! Obamacare is finally, officially dead!"…is something they … [Link]

Mashable » The Force is strong with these giant 'sabertrees'

Friday 5 May 9:11:19 UTC 2017

Unless you live in an underground apocalypse bunker, you probably noticed that yesterday was May the Fourth (a.k.a. Star Wars Day).  SEE ALSO: Mark Hamill performing a terrible lip reading of 'The Force Awakens' is the 'Star Wars' movie you need Businesses around the world tried their best to pay tribute to the beloved space saga. But Singapore really went that … [Link]

Mashable » China's first large passenger jet takes its maiden flight

Friday 5 May 8:22:53 UTC 2017

China’s first homegrown passenger plane made its maiden flight on Friday afternoon, to much fanfare. The world manufacturing superpower has hitched much of its hopes on the 168-seat C919 jet, as its toe into a world dominated by America's Boeing and Europe's Airbus. SEE ALSO: Airbus wants to get rid of cabin classes and make planes totally customizable Made by state-owned … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft's Bing wants you to chat with search results

Friday 5 May 7:49:03 UTC 2017

Microsoft is testing developer tools that allow chatbots directly in Bing's search resultsReports of the tests in Seattle and surrounding areas have been around for at least a month. The bots are powered by Skype. Image: microsoftThe bots are currently limited to a handful of locations. Searching for a participating location reveals an option to ask the bot for help directly … [Link]

Mashable » 'Play this at my funeral' meme takes Spotify campaign ad to its extreme

Friday 5 May 7:42:59 UTC 2017

“Play this at my funeral" is a line you've probably seen in the comments section of a YouTube video or two.  Or maybe you've seen it on Twitter. Wherever you see it though, it's often written jokingly alongside a piece of music that wouldn't be appropriate to play around a whole bunch of crying people. SEE ALSO: Barack Obama shares a … [Link]

Mashable » Help Elon Musk name his tunneling machine right now

Friday 5 May 7:29:25 UTC 2017

Elon Musk has a difficult dilemma on his hands: He needs a name for The Boring Company's first tunneling machine.  And of course, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and (probably) his new tunnel-related venture, has taken to Twitter to ask for help.  SEE ALSO: What we know about Elon Musk’s plan to go full super villain and play with your brain … [Link]

Slashdot » The World Video Game Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees

Friday 5 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Dave Knott writes: The 2017 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The Hall Of Fame "recognizes individual electronic games of all types — arcade, console, computer, handheld, and mobile — that have enjoyed popularity over a sustained period and have exerted influence on the video game industry or on popular culture and society in general." The … [Link]

Mashable » Roger the beefcake kangaroo might be getting his own town statue now

Friday 5 May 5:58:57 UTC 2017

They don't often get as muscly or as famous as Roger, the behemoth 'roo who resides at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, Australia. The prominent marsupial is known for crushing metal buckets, and well, being really buff.  Now town shopping centre, Todd Mall has proposed erecting a life-size statue of Roger, in a bid to "rejuvenate" the complex, according to … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2414: A Computer's Purpose

Friday 5 May 3:57:16 UTC 2017

Every computer happens for a reason. [Link]

Mashable » Escaping Cuba: The dangerous journey from Havana to Texas

Friday 5 May 3:51:55 UTC 2017

I’d been living in Cuba for about a year when I met Marta. She was sitting in her friend Mita’s car, a woman I was shooting a project for. Marta was smoking a cigarette and had long nails. I took a picture.They were picking me up from the police station, I’d been taken into custody for photographing a police officer on … [Link]

Slashdot » California Seeks To Tax Rocket Launches, Which Are Already Taxed

Friday 5 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

The state of California is looking into taxing its thriving rocket industry. The Franchise Tax Board has issued a proposed regulation for public comment that would require companies that launch spacecraft to pay a tax based upon "mileage" traveled by that spacecraft from California. Ars Technica reports: The proposal says that California-based companies that launch spacecraft will have to pay … [Link]

Mashable » Trump said Australia's healthcare is better, and Bernie Sanders can't stop laughing

Friday 5 May 3:17:28 UTC 2017

Over in New York, Donald Trump and Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull have been exchanging pleasantries, while trying to get everyone to forget about that phone call. Instead, Trump appeared to made a startling admission about the U.S. healthcare system, mere moments after celebrating the death of Obamacare, as his party's American Health Care Act made baby steps towards becoming law.  … [Link]

Mashable » Spread love, ditch the nipple pasties: Miley Cyrus thinks about politics out loud

Friday 5 May 2:57:46 UTC 2017

Can’t we all just get along? Miley Cyrus thinks we can, especially if her new track "Malibu" (out May 11!) is playing in the background.  The oft-memed 24-year-old artist has changed a lot since 2015's Dead Petz and haven't we all? Hasn't the political climate? Granted, she may not be the first public figure one looks to for political musings, but … [Link]

Mashable » Forget TSA PreCheck. Celebrities now have their own terminal at LAX.

Friday 5 May 2:35:09 UTC 2017

Celebrity sightings at Los Angeles International Airport are about to get harder to spot.  SEE ALSO: American Airlines is cutting legroom because flying hasn't become terrible enough A new private terminal, The Private Suite, at LAX offers an exclusive airport experience. Needless to say, the terminal is located away from the rest of the airport and is open to members only. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is back and it's in 3D

Friday 5 May 2:14:14 UTC 2017

Come with me, if you want to see Terminator 2: Judgment Day in 3D.  Yes, the sci-fi classic your dad let you watch when you were 12 years old is back. The 1991 flick, directed by James Cameron, hits theaters on August 25 and this time…its in 3D. Imagine all the cool stuff you'll see in an extra dimension! That … [Link]

Mashable » Government Twitter accounts are debating 'Star Wars' politics and it's great

Friday 5 May 1:58:11 UTC 2017

Not familiar with Australia's parliamentary system? That's fine, for now. All you need to know is that the people running its Twitter accounts seem to be massive Star Wars geeks. Just look at the duelling between the House of Representatives account and the Senate account, that took place on May the 4th (be with you.) SEE ALSO: These are the 11 … [Link]

Slashdot » Dormant Diseases Frozen In the Ice Are Waking Up

Friday 5 May 1:40:00 UTC 2017

boley1 writes: Like a plot from a Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) movie, evil is waking up as permafrost melts due to weather or natural, man-made, local, and/or global climate change. (Take your pick of any or all — doesn't matter — the plot and result is roughly the same.) According the the BBC, a 12-year-old boy died and at … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Announces Xeon Scalable Processor Family

Friday 5 May 1:00:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: Intel unveiled information regarding a new Xeon processor family today, some of which will be based on the company's Skylake-SP architecture. Intel will have four levels of Xeon processors that scale with respect to feature support and core counts. Intel is calling it the Xeon Scalable Family with Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum processors. Today, Xeon model names … [Link]

Mashable » Oculus Story Studio could have been Pixar for VR. Facebook just shut it down.

Friday 5 May 0:59:52 UTC 2017

Bad news for fans of VR film: Oculus Story Studio is being shuttered, effective immediately. The decision was announced on Thursday by Jason Rubin, Oculus' vice president of content.  SEE ALSO: Oculus Rift promised us the future of VR. Here's what really happened. The move means that Facebook-owned Oculus is no longer the heir apparent to Pixar's small, cutting-edge digital animation … [Link]

Mashable » Kraft ad teaches moms how to swear in front of their 'monkey-flunking' kids

Friday 5 May 0:43:55 UTC 2017

Happy f*cking Mother's day.  Kraft is marking the holiday with a foul-mouthed new commercial in which real-life swearing expert Melissa Mohr offers up some creative, kid-friendly alternatives to curse words. The premise is rooted in market research that found that nearly three quarters of moms admit to having dropped the F-bomb in front of their kids. Mohr, the author of … [Link]

Mashable » Uber is now facing a criminal investigation, report says

Friday 5 May 0:34:20 UTC 2017

Uber’s problems just went from really, really, bad to worse. As if its months-long PR nightmare wasn't bad enough, the company is reportedly now the subject of a criminal investigation. SEE ALSO: For Uber, 'Hell' is apparently tracking Lyft drivers The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the company for its use of a controversial software program known as "Greyball," Reuters … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Was Warned About This Week's Mass Phishing Email Attack Six Years Ago

Friday 5 May 0:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: For almost six years, Google knew about the exact technique that someone used to trick around one million people into giving away access to their Google accounts to hackers on Wednesday. Even more worrisome: other hackers might have known about this technique as well. On October 4, 2011, a researcher speculated in … [Link]

Mashable » Discover what your name would be if you were a Kentucky Derby racehorse

Friday 5 May 0:00:00 UTC 2017

Congratulations! You are a horse and you have made it to the Kentucky Derby. Now it's time to find out what your name is. Horses with many delightful monikers have graced the Derby track over the years, from the alliterative California Chrome (2014) to the more subdued Regret (1915). One thing's for sure, though: it's best to come up with something … [Link]

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