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 » Even a celebrity chef couldn't save this gourmet food delivery service

Monday 8 May 23:57:42 UTC 2017

The harsh economics of the food delivery business just claimed another victim. Maple, the gourmet delivery service backed by celebrity chef David Chang, told customers it's shutting down on Monday after two years of operation in New York. Co-founders Caleb Merkl and Akshay Navle said the decision was reached "after several months thinking about the future of our business." SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Was Fyre Festival a Ponzi scheme? Lawsuit says organizers knew it was fraud

Monday 8 May 23:53:13 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ festival wasn't so LIT. ","image":"http~ luxury Fyre Festival for rich kids turned into total mayhem","sources":[{~ & world,real time,real time video,fyre festival,fyre,music,music festival,chaos at fyre festival,mayhem,insanity at fyre,instagram models nightmare,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,mashable-vide~ & world,real time,real time video,fyre festival,fyre,music,music festival,chaos at fyre festival,mayhem,insanity at fyre,instagram models nightmare,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,mashable-vide~ More about Fyre Fest, Fyre, Fyre Festival, and Entertainment [Link]

Slashdot » Google Researchers Find Wormable 'Crazy Bad' Windows Exploit

Monday 8 May 23:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BleepingComputer: Two Google security experts have found a severe remote code execution (RCE) bug in the Windows OS, which they've described as "crazy bad." The two experts are Natalie Silvanovich and Tavis Ormandy, both working for Project Zero, a Google initiative for discovering and helping patch zero-days in third-party software products. The two … [Link]

Mashable » Guy from Kings of Leon learns not to come for pro wrestling fans on Twitter

Monday 8 May 23:22:14 UTC 2017

Pro wrestling: Folks who love it really love it, while folks who don't like it love to look down on it.  The latest to illustrate this dynamic is Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followhill, who got shouted down by pro wrestling fans on Twitter in pretty hilarious fashion after sharing a snide thought on Sunday night.  SEE ALSO: After NBA glory, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple hints its Echo killer could have a touchscreen

Monday 8 May 23:20:58 UTC 2017

Enjoy the 70-percent lead while you can Amazon, because Apple's coming to slay Alexa and the Echo. Well, it'll try. In an interview with India's Gadgets360, Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, dropped the first hints for its long-rumored smart assistant speaker that'll reportedly be powered by Siri. SEE ALSO: Apple's Siri-based, Alexa-killing speaker hub could be coming … [Link]

Mashable » Esports league fixing their rules after rejecting trans women in the worst way

Monday 8 May 23:01:15 UTC 2017

The esports tournament organization ESL denied a team a of trans women from competing in its Female Open Summer 2017 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. After one of the players went to BuzzFeed with her story, and news spread, ESL is looking into revising its rules so nothing like that happens again. Sly Buehl Rigilio, a trans Counter-Strike player from Italy, told … [Link]

Mashable » How to defend net neutrality from Trump's FCC

Monday 8 May 22:56:22 UTC 2017

The Electronic Frontier Foundation wants to bury the Federal Communications Commission in comments demanding net neutrality. The head of the FCC wants to make net neutrality a thing of the past. If his proposal succeeds, internet service providers such as Verizon and Comcast will be able to charge websites a fee to get into what's known as a "fast lane."  Customers … [Link]

Popular Science » The Air Force wants you to know about its secret robotic spacecraft, the X-37B

Monday 8 May 22:54:42 UTC 2017

Military As for what it does? That's still unspecified. Air Force space robot returns to earth… [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Says It Was Victim of Cyberattack After John Oliver Show

Monday 8 May 22:50:00 UTC 2017

On Sunday night, John Oliver urged his viewers to visit a website called "GoFCCYourself," which redirects users to a section of the FCC site where people can comment on the net neutrality proceeding. As a result, the FCC's site temporarily crashed. Now, it appears that the FCC is claiming its website has hit by a cyberattack late Sunday night. The … [Link]

Mashable » You can now post your pics on Instagram without the app

Monday 8 May 22:27:53 UTC 2017

Instagram is following in its parent Facebook's footsteps and making its service much more accessible to those left out of its app-centric, data-heavy sharing experience.  The photo platform will now give users new functionality via the Instagram.com mobile website, most notably the all-important ability to actually share pics outside the IG app.  The new mobile utility could help in the effort … [Link]

Mashable » NASA needs your help to speed up its supercomputer code

Monday 8 May 22:23:30 UTC 2017

Feeling ambitious? If so, NASA's got a challenge for you. If you know how to program computers (otherwise this will be damn near impossible), the agency's encouraging you to participate in the High Performance Fast Computing Challenge (HPFCC). What the heck is that? Well, essentially, the NASA-sponsored competition will reward expert programers who are able to speed up the agency's FUN3D … [Link]

Slashdot » Comcast and Charter Agree Not To Compete Against Each Other In Wireless

Monday 8 May 22:10:00 UTC 2017

Comcast and Charter announced an agreement to cooperate in their plans to sell mobile phone service, an agreement that also forbids each company from making wireless mergers and acquisitions without the other's consent for one year. "That agreement could stoke Wall Street speculation among investors and analysts that the two largest U.S. cable companies together could decide to make a … [Link]

Mashable » Old, boring radio remains strong—but this app wants to change that

Monday 8 May 22:09:59 UTC 2017

The radio, an invention that first started entertaining and informing the public nearly a century ago, has proven a surprisingly difficult institution to upend — even for the internet.  That doesn't mean people aren't trying.  SEE ALSO: ESPN launches new podcast series, bringing back TrueHoop cast to NBA fans On Monday, 60dB launched a refreshed version of an app that its … [Link]

Mashable » 10-year-old badass pries open alligator's jaw after it latches onto her leg

Monday 8 May 22:09:24 UTC 2017

Today’s little girls are tomorrow's wildlife tamers.  A strong 10-year-old girl managed to pry open the jaws of a hungry alligator after it clamped down on her leg while she was swimming in a Florida lake. Per ABC News, the girl was wading in the designated swimming area of Lake Mary Jane on Saturday afternoon when the gator caught hold of … [Link]

Mashable » This 3D-printed corset could help people with severe back conditions

Monday 8 May 22:00:36 UTC 2017

Dr. Lelio Leoncini, is working with a 3D printer to create a cheaper and more comfortable body brace for people diagnosed with scoliosis.  Read more…More about Back Conditions, Real Time Video, Bone, Bones, and Back [Link]

Mashable » Adorable hairstylist-in-training has the best salon talk with her mother

Monday 8 May 21:58:32 UTC 2017

Sometimes it can be difficult to make conversation with your hairstylist, but when your stylist is a one-year-old, she might just have important things to say. A mother-daughter duo from San Antonio, Texas made millions of people smile after video of a conversation between the two went viral.  SEE ALSO: A delightful little raccoon is hanging out in the ceiling of … [Link]

Slashdot » AI Is in a 'Golden Age' and Solving Problems That Were Once Sci-fi, Amazon CEO Says

Monday 8 May 21:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Artificial intelligence (AI) development has seen an "amazing renaissance" and is beginning to solve problems that were once seen as science fiction, according to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Machine learning, machine vision, and natural language processing are all strands of AI that are being developed by technology giants such as Amazon, Alphabet's Google, and Facebook for … [Link]

Mashable » Online jobs: How to dodge scams and time-wasters

Monday 8 May 21:44:47 UTC 2017

At best, online jobs let you make money without requiring you to commute or even wear pants. At worst, these gigs trick you into giving up money and personal information. And, somewhere between these extremes, online work can waste your time. Learn how to spot scams and fruitless assignments when searching for online jobs or receiving convenient — if mysterious — opportunities … [Link]

Mashable » Miles Heizer shuts down that '13 Reasons Why' theory that's got the internet buzzing

Monday 8 May 21:35:26 UTC 2017

13 Reasons Why ended Season 1 with plenty of cliffhangers that will no doubt take center stage in the now-forthcoming Season 2. The biggest by far was the fate of Alex Standall (Miles Heizer), who ends up in intensive care from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Fans speculated that Alex wasn't responsible for the attempt — that it was Tyler (Devin … [Link]

Mashable » Knicks star claims his Twitter account was hacked—and uses emoji as evidence

Monday 8 May 21:30:55 UTC 2017

Normally, this would be a non-story. But given how awesome young Kristaps Porzingis is at basketball, and given that he's reportedly unhappy with the acutely dysfunctional New York Knicks? Oh, now it's definitely a story — especially after Porzingis went with the oldest excuse in the book.  SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media powerhouse Porzingis just … [Link]

Slashdot » Pepe the Frog Is Dead

Monday 8 May 21:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The creator of Pepe the Frog has symbolically killed off the cartoon frog, effectively surrendering control of the character to the far right. Matt Furie, an artist and children's book author, created the now-infamous frog as part of his "Boy's Club" series on MySpace in 2005. Pepe took on a life … [Link]

Mashable » Guy masterfully photobombs bachelorette party on the street

Monday 8 May 21:23:54 UTC 2017

Long live the photobomb.  When you spot a bachelorette party in the street, you should do two things: First, congratulate the bride-to-be. Next, photobomb them in any way possible.  SEE ALSO: Arnold Schwarzenegger gleefully photobombs tourists in Paris Thankfully, this dude was around while these women celebrating a bachelorette party in ridiculously small hats posed for a photo on the street. … [Link]

Mashable » Bar sparks internet outrage after horribly offensive Cinco de Mayo celebration

Monday 8 May 21:19:19 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Woman leaves a disappointing review for an 'herb grinder' that's used for weed

Monday 8 May 21:10:51 UTC 2017

Sometimes you just need to grind up some fresh herbs.  Cooking enthusiasts looking for a new tool to grind herbs will find themselves in an inappropriate world if they search on Amazon. Thanks to the cannabis industry, an "herb grinder" has a very different meaning to some.  Poor "A. Maddox" was searching for a grinder for her rosemary, but when she … [Link]

Popular Science » Low doses of weed may help old mice learn new tricks

Monday 8 May 21:10:34 UTC 2017

Animals But your granny is not a mouse Mice are not people. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Terrifying helmet cam footage shows a bear charging mountain bikers

Monday 8 May 21:01:58 UTC 2017

A few mountain bikers had an unwelcome guest briefly joint their downhill run at the Malinô Brdo in Slovakia recently.  YouTuber Dusan Vinžík was following his friend down the mountain when a huge brown bear jumps in front of Vinžík and starts to charge his buddy. Vinžík screams to alert his friend of the bear that's following him and the … [Link]

Mashable » Animals of all sizes stop to take a drink in bucket-cam video

Monday 8 May 20:55:37 UTC 2017

Sit back, relax, and let creatures of the wild sipping water from a bucket soothe you into oblivion. According to Storyful, John Wells of The Field Lab in Terlingua, Texas, had a simple idea for a video called "The Bucket." Wells left a camera at the bottom of a bucket of water in the desert near his lab to see … [Link]

Mashable » Spongebob Squarepants will gladly mock you in the internet's next, best meme

Monday 8 May 20:53:22 UTC 2017

We love a good Spongebob Squarepants meme. They just always seem to capture our moods, thoughts, and feelings so perfectly that, really, why would we ever use anything else?  There was caveman Spongebob, surprised Patrick, spiraling Mr. Krabs, and now the internet has added another Songebob meme to its already gigantic arsenal.  We welcome the Spongebob mocking meme – the copy-cat … [Link]

Mashable » What in God's name is going on with this mysterious house listing on Zillow?

Monday 8 May 20:50:49 UTC 2017

“Please read carefully before scheduling showings," is the ominous, precedent-setting introduction to the most puzzling house listing you'll read all day (or all year). If you're looking for your dream home in Cayce, South Carolina, and you have no reservations about possibly dead upstairs neighbors, look no further because this Zillow posting is ripe for the taking. Let's take a tour … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Upcoming 'Fuchsia' Smartphone OS Dumps Linux, Has a Wild New UI

Monday 8 May 20:50:00 UTC 2017

More details have emerged about Fuchsia, the new mobile OS Google has been working on. ArsTechnica reports that Fuchsia is not based on Linux (unlike Android and Chrome OS). Instead, the OS uses a new, Google-developed microkernel called "Magenta." From the article: With Fuchsia, Google would not only be dumping the Linux kernel, but also the GPL: the OS is … [Link]

Mashable » How a quiet right-wing TV behemoth just got super-sized, thanks to Trump

Monday 8 May 20:34:50 UTC 2017

One of the most dominant and far-reaching media companies in U.S. history just got even bigger, and there's a chance it could affect the way huge swaths of people get news — but there's a good chance you've never heard of it.  This is why. Meet Sinclair. Sinclair Broadcasting just acquired Tribune Media Company for $3.9 billion (plus $2.7 billion in … [Link]

Mashable » NASA just schooled actor Milo Ventimiglia‏ about space because Twitter

Monday 8 May 20:27:04 UTC 2017

Who knew that teaching actors about space science was part of NASA's mandate?  Milo Ventimiglia — who plays Jack in This is Us and Jess on Gilmore Girls — begged NASA via Twitter on Monday to keep the Cassini spacecraft "alive" in orbit around Saturn. And, because Twitter is the great equalizer, of course the space agency replied.  SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 8 may actually come with Apple's best accessory

Monday 8 May 20:12:37 UTC 2017

The latest rumor about the iPhone 8 could make audiophiles very happy and one-up its biggest rival — even if it raises the cost of the already potentially super-expensive flagship. The deluxe 10th anniversary model of the iPhone might ship complete with Apple's latest, most-beloved iPhone accessory: AirPods. The current 7 and 7 Plus phones are packaged with basic wired EarPods … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Should Be the Attributes of an Ideal Programming Language If Computers Were Infinitely Fast?

Monday 8 May 20:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Earlier today, Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games, asked his Twitter followers an interesting question: "What are the attributes of an ideal programming language if computers were infinitely fast, and we designed for coding productivity only?" I could think of several things, the chief of which would be getting rid of the garbage collection. I … [Link]

Mashable » FBI director says Twitter's like a bar where everyone's 'screaming at the television'

Monday 8 May 20:10:00 UTC 2017

FBI Director James Comey admitted on Monday that, yeah, he's on Twitter. And, like perhaps every person who has ever used the app, he thinks it's both "wonderful" and "depressing." "Sometimes it feels like I'm all of a sudden immediately in every dive bar in America, where I can hear everybody screaming at the television set," Comey said at the Anti-Defamation … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry says anyone looking for Taylor Swift drama on her new album will find a blank space

Monday 8 May 19:58:08 UTC 2017

Katy Perry's long-awaited followup to Prism will have a song inspired by a specific woman, but it's not Taylor Swift. "Bigger Than Me" is about Hillary Clinton and the blow of the presidential results.  When asked directly if there's a response to "Bad Blood" on the still-untitled record, Perry denied it. "Well that’s not my question to answer — if it’s … [Link]

Mashable » How to style your vagina so it's no longer a pre-existing condition

Monday 8 May 19:57:51 UTC 2017

Under Paul Ryan's masterful healthcare bill, insurance companies will no longer be required to cover terrible people with pre-existing conditions — including the condition of having a vagina.  Sure, the law doesn't technically use the word vagina (Mike Pence likely had a problem with it). But it will allow insurers to decide not to cover maternity care or birth control and … [Link]

Mashable » This Iranian soccer fan looks just like Lionel Messi

Monday 8 May 19:49:55 UTC 2017

One post features Lionel Messi posing with fans. Another shows him seated at a table with a soccer ball in the foreground, presumably discussing the game he loves. In another photo, we see Messi dribbling down a street, looking focused in his blue and white Argentina jersey.  Except that's not Messi in the photos at all — it just looks exactly … [Link]

Mashable » Explore your future climate using this slick interactive tool, while you still can

Monday 8 May 19:47:34 UTC 2017

The Trump administration is steadily removing and revising climate change-related resources on government websites. But some vital portals remain online and are worth checking out — while you still can. Climate Explorer, for instance, is a treasure trove of downloadable maps, graphs, and tables of climate projections for every county in the mainland U.S. Visitors can search observed and projected changes … [Link]

Mashable » Activists want you to shame these major corporations for their ties to Trump

Monday 8 May 19:45:07 UTC 2017

Activists are fearlessly taking on some of the biggest corporations in the U.S., calling them out for their ties to President Donald Trump. A newly launched website called BackersOfHate.org breaks down how nine major corporations are affiliated with the Trump administration and the ways they will gain from the Trump agenda. The website also outlines current company policies that already negatively … [Link]

Mashable » Dictionary schools Trump on the difference between 'counsel' and 'council'

Monday 8 May 19:37:54 UTC 2017

There’s no such thing as the "White House Council," but that didn't stop Donald Trump from a morning tweet naming the nonexistent group. The president eventually deleted the tweet and replaced it a few hours later with the proper spelling of the homophone — so "council" became "counsel": Don McGahn is White House Counsel. SEE ALSO: Twitter mocks Donald Trump for … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Takes Out Full-page Newspaper Ads To Help UK Citizens Detect Fake New

Monday 8 May 19:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Facebook has today taken out full-page ads in U.K. newspapers ahead of the general election that's scheduled to take place next month. These ads are designed to educate the public about how to spot fake news online. Appearing in nationwide publications, including the Guardian and the Telegraph, Facebook's "Tips for spotting false news" ad is similar … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Holland's 'Umbrella' lip sync battle was so powerful it controlled the weather

Monday 8 May 19:04:58 UTC 2017

New Spider-Man superpower: He controls the weather? As the start of the MTV Movie & TV Awards was counting down Sunday, a special episode of Lip Sync Battle aired on the network, pitting Spider Man: Homecoming stars Tom Holland and Zendaya against one another. SEE ALSO: 10 burning questions we have about the 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' trailer The competition was neck-and-neck until … [Link]

Mashable » A bunch of bored people found Illuminati symbols in Macron's victory speech

Monday 8 May 19:03:12 UTC 2017

Is it any surprise that some corners of the internet want to credit global conspiracies with deciding the French presidency?  The world watched Sunday as French voters went to the polls in a presidential run-off election yesterday, with centrist Emmanuel Macron facing off against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. When the dust settled, Macron had handily bested Le Pen before giving … [Link]

Slashdot » EPA Dismisses Half the Scientists on Its Major Review Board

Monday 8 May 18:44:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A few weeks after the election, pro-Trump commentator Scottie Nell Hughes heralded the dawn of a new era when she declared, "There's no such thing, unfortunately, anymore as facts." In the age of Trump there's little need for people who've devoted their lives to studying scientific facts, and over the weekend the administration finally … [Link]

Mashable » We have a few questions about Dove's new 'body positive' soap bottles

Monday 8 May 18:38:39 UTC 2017

Of course this is how it ends.  Dove, friendly soap company and bastion of body-positive marketing, finally goes too far and literally engineers its packing to reflect the women to whom it markets.  SEE ALSO: Dove's new campaign challenges how the media portrays women in sports According to Dove:  And apparently the best way to make sure women are reminded … [Link]

Mashable » Super lucky Kentucky Derby gambler wins $75,000 off a $1 bet

Monday 8 May 18:36:43 UTC 2017

Happy Monday. How was your weekend? Probably not as good as this guy's.  He won more than $75,000 betting on the Kentucky Derby — off a wager of just $1.  SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps on depression: 'There are times that you are going to have to reach out' Here's a photo of our unidentified big winner, shared online by Holden Kurwicki … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp is totally dominating video calling, too

Monday 8 May 18:35:16 UTC 2017

WhatsApp users are spending a lot of time on video calls. Together, the app's 1.2 billion users are spending more than 340 million minutes a day making more than 55 million video calls, WhatsApp announced. SEE ALSO: Soon you'll be able to make payments using WhatsApp in India To mark the milestone, WhatsApp is finally updating its Android app to make … [Link]

Mashable » Latest batch of lawsuits reveal new horror stories from Fyre Fest

Monday 8 May 18:07:42 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Internet Giants Like Apple and Google 'Abuse Their Privileged Position', Says Spotify CEO

Monday 8 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Giant companies like Apple and Alphabet's Google "can and do abuse their privileged positions," according to a letter sent to the European Commission by music streaming service Spotify, rival firm Deezer and Rocket Internet, among others. From a report: "Our collective experience is that where online platforms have a strong incentive to turn into gatekeepers because of their dual role, … [Link]

Popular Science » Reading with your baby will help her for the rest of her life

Monday 8 May 17:48:11 UTC 2017

Health Plus their tiny hands look adorable next to those giant books! Surrounding your kids with books could be one of the best things you do for their education. Here's how. [Link]

Popular Science » At this amusement park, drive the heavy machinery you loved as a kid

Monday 8 May 17:46:41 UTC 2017

Entertainment Like your sandbox days, but bigger. Much, much bigger. In big-kid amusement parks, you get to drive the heavy equipment you spent your childhood dreaming about. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Immortalize your loved one's voice with this soundwave tattoo

Monday 8 May 17:45:31 UTC 2017

Soundwave tattoos are the text big thing in ink trends. These innovative tattoos let you play and hear the recordings that you want memorializedThe idea hails from 'Skin Motion' who will soon be launching an app. The company hopes to train artists all over the world to create these futuristic tattoos.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Real Time … [Link]

Mashable » This website wants to help you mail your ashes to Republican congressmen

Monday 8 May 17:27:19 UTC 2017

Now that the American Health Care Act has cleared the House of Representatives, taking an estimated 24 million people a step closer to losing health insurance, a new website is stepping in to help. Namely, by ensuring that the ashes of those who could die as a result end up on Republican doorsteps. Zoey Jordan Salsbury, a college student at American … [Link]

Mashable » Why Facebook and Snapchat are pushing QR codes in our faces

Monday 8 May 17:20:03 UTC 2017

QR codes are dead, an internet marketing strategist wrote in AdAge in 2013. The murderer: "easier-to-use apps." And yet, four years later, that isn't the case. Apps have become even more prevalent and perhaps easier-to-use, but Facebook and Snapchat, two of these most-frequently-used apps, are pushing a present and future of QR codesSpotify introduced its own codes last week.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Inside Germany's Plan To Kill Online Registrations

Monday 8 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Germany's corporate giants are promising a brave new future in the form of a single account — one that will let you do your online shopping, get a flight and rent a car, all with no more registrations or repetitive passwords. Deutsche Bank (DB), Germany's biggest bank, announced Monday it's teaming up with other big firms … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Parasitic robot controls turtle it’s riding by giving it snacks

Monday 8 May 17:15:00 UTC 2017

Natural selection has created amazingly effective ways to move around. Robots could harness this by hitching a ride on biology’s back [Link]

Mashable » Bill Clinton is co-writing a novel with James Patterson, and we have so many questions

Monday 8 May 17:10:44 UTC 2017

With the country in turmoil over health care and the current president fighting back accusations of collusion with the Russians, it makes perfect sense that Hillary Clinton's husband, 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton, is co-writing a mystery novel. SEE ALSO: Obamas sign book deal worth 'tens of millions' Nope, that's not a typo. Bill Clinton is co-writing a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Big Little Lies' Season 2 isn't official yet, so hold your horses

Monday 8 May 16:51:27 UTC 2017

Stop toying with our emotions, Reese Witherspoon!  Despite the utter perfection of Big Little Lies' finale, some folks just can't get enough of the all-star ladies of Monterey. (The squad includes Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern and Zoe Kravitz, so who can blame them?) Fans have been begging for a Season 2 ever since HBO's limited series ended in … [Link]

Mashable » He chose esports over school 15 years ago, and now it's paying off

Monday 8 May 16:43:59 UTC 2017

Patrik Sättermon is considered a Counter-Strike legend. Known to the esports world as "cArn," Sättermon, like many pro players, committed to making gaming a career more than a decade before esports became a legitimate industry. Now a retired player, Sättermon co-owns his former team, one of the largest and most accomplished organizations in esports: Fnatic. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real … [Link]

Popular Science » How to stream your video collection to any device

Monday 8 May 16:43:20 UTC 2017

DIY It’s like Netflix on your PC Don't rely on the whims of Netflix's ever-changing collection: Set up a streaming video library from your own home computer to access whatever videos you want. [Link]

Mashable » Rick Deckard is back in the new 'Blade Runner 2049' trailer

Monday 8 May 16:40:13 UTC 2017

Well, Blade Runner 2049 looks goddamn gorgeous.  Warner Bros. has dropped a new trailer for the Blade Runner sequel, which arrives 35 years after the original.  SEE ALSO: Another 'Blade Runner' Inception Date has come to pass Ryan Gosling stars as K, an LAPD officer who enjoys wearing high-collared coats and tracking down replicants.  He makes a shocking discovery that … [Link]

Slashdot » IBM: Remote Working Is Great! (For Everyone Except Us)

Monday 8 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: IBM, the company that just weeks ago said it was doing away with its work-from-home policy, is now preaching the benefits of telecommuting to customers. Big Blue's Smarter Workforce Group says a recent panel it hosted at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conference concluded that customers who work remotely are "more engaged, have … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fake football website reveals what makes us become nasty trolls

Monday 8 May 16:36:00 UTC 2017

The web can be a vicious place, but anonymity isn’t solely to blame. Comments made in a fake forum have shown that the main influence is others’ behaviour [Link]

New Scientist – News » A little cannabis every day might keep brain ageing at bay

Monday 8 May 16:30:00 UTC 2017

A mouse study suggests marijuana may have the opposite effect on older people than it has on the young, boosting learning and memory instead of impairing it [Link]

New Scientist – News » Early Earth was covered in a global ocean and had no mountains

Monday 8 May 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Some 4.4 billion years ago, soon after its formation, Earth was a much quieter and duller place than it is today, according to analysis of minerals from that time [Link]

Mashable » Alexa is absolutely crushing its smart assistant competition — but Apple is looming

Monday 8 May 16:26:39 UTC 2017

Alexa is absolutely crushing the smart assistant competition. Amazon's line of AI voice-controlled Echo speakers gobbled up a massive 70.7 percent of the marketshare in the first forecast on digital assistant usage by business research firm eMarketer. Alexa-enabled devices lapped the next closest competitor, Google, by nearly 50 percent of the marketshare, as just 23.8 percent of users reported they'll use … [Link]

Mashable » Jay Leno spends his weekends cruising around in a vintage fire truck

Monday 8 May 16:13:49 UTC 2017

Remember Jay Leno? Well, sorry, he's too busy enjoying the hell out of retirement to remember you. Some lucky folks caught the former talk show host (and car enthusiast) looking very chill and unbothered as he made his way through California in one of his stranger vintage vehicle treasures. SEE ALSO: This groovy camping pod is all you need this summer … [Link]

Mashable » #HereForYou is Instagram's latest effort to support users experiencing mental illness

Monday 8 May 16:10:02 UTC 2017

Instagram is taking yet another step to embrace the raw and brave conversations around mental heath that happen on its platform. On May 8, the social media giant announced the launch of a new awareness campaign called #HereForYou, which highlights how the platform has helped support users struggling with mental illness. The campaign celebrates Instagram users who boldly speak out about … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo claims Mario is 26 years old and I am here to put a stop to it

Monday 8 May 16:10:00 UTC 2017

“Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best." – Edward Abbey  The other day I had a thought. There is no general consensus in the world of science as to why we think, though it is considered to be an essential component to humanity. Since there is no true reason as to why thought occurs, I have … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » RiskIQ Updates Cyber Event Investigation Platform API

Monday 8 May 16:08:50 UTC 2017

RiskIQ, digital threat management solution provider, announced updates to its PassiveTotal API. PassiveTotal is a cyber event investigation platform, and the API updates add projects and monitoring ability to existing endpoints. The goal is to streamline the ability to integrate PassiveTotal into third party security operations. [Link]

Mashable » Quartz nails is a new beauty trend that really rocks

Monday 8 May 16:07:14 UTC 2017

If you're into the healing power of crystals, but couldn't be bothered carrying all those heavy rocks around, the new rose quartz nail trend will bring you tons of good vibes and look good doing it.  Rose Quartz nails 💎Our new mani obsession 💅🏼 #ManicureMonday #rosequartznails A post shared by This Is Powder (@thisispowder) on May 8, 2017 at 4:41am PDT … [Link]

Popular Science » All the ways we could make trains safer and smarter

Monday 8 May 16:06:43 UTC 2017

Technology Trains can be frustrating, but these technologies can cut down on delays and accidents Five technologies we’re using to make trains faster, safer, and more efficient. [Link]

Mashable » Photo of Adele and Stormzy hanging out is absolute squad goals

Monday 8 May 16:06:38 UTC 2017

We can't imagine there are many people in this world who wouldn't want to hang out with Adele for the day. British grime artist Stormzy is absolutely no exception. SEE ALSO: Adele celebrates her 29th birthday with a delightful 'old lady' photoshoot On Sunday evening, Stormzy shared the following adorable picture on Twitter: Best day ever ❤️❤️&#1~ pic.twitter.com/xLXz3MxZtT — #GSAP (@Stormzy1) … [Link]

Slashdot » Your Boss Is Not More Stressed Out Than You, Science Says

Monday 8 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Work under capitalism is a brutal psychological gauntlet — low pay, long hours, and little to no safety net. But bosses usually expect you to take some solace in the fact that you're not doing their (supposedly more difficult) job, even if they make more money. Some part of you might think that's bullshit, but hey, … [Link]

Mashable » These temporary tattoos are helping people living with mental health issues

Monday 8 May 15:58:25 UTC 2017

A psychology graduate from London has created a series of self-care temporary Band-Aid tattoos to help people living with mental health issues.  SEE ALSO: Teen turns leg into Van Gogh painting to cope with self-harm Francesca Timbers was inspired to create the products after dealing with depression and anxiety during her final year of university. Initially, she created the stickers and … [Link]

Mashable » Killer Donkey Kong combo is tearing up 'Smash' tournaments

Monday 8 May 15:56:32 UTC 2017

Donkey Kong is making moves in the competitive Super Smash Bros. 4 scene. At the Umebura Japan Major this weekend, the king of grabs himself showed why the ape is popping up more and more at high-profile tournaments. Jason "Mew2King" lost his first game against Takuto "Kameme" Ono during the tournament Saturday and needed to switch it up to get a … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black just shared pictures from their gorgeous wedding

Monday 8 May 15:53:30 UTC 2017

If you stare at these pictures long enough, it almost – for a second – feels like you were there. Tom Daley quietly married his partner, screenwriter Dustin Lance Black this weekend in a private ceremony in Devon, England. Today, the Olympic medalist shared the first photo from the pair's gorgeous ceremony – and it's as beautiful as we thought it … [Link]

Mashable » Diddy made new meme out of dragging Kendall and Kylie Jenner

Monday 8 May 15:50:27 UTC 2017

Not everyone fits Diddy's aesthetic. Kylie Jenner recently shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the Met Gala in which she and sister, Kendall, posed with Diddy, Migos, Jaden Smith,Wiz Khalifa, and Travis Scott. SEE ALSO: Jennifer Lawrence Brilliantly Photobombs Sarah Jessica Parker A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on May 3, 2017 at 9:26pm PDT The photo is quite incredible, so incredible … [Link]

Popular Science » An extra large portable power source for 45 percent off? I'd buy it.

Monday 8 May 15:35:17 UTC 2017

Gadgets 120,000 milliamp Hours for $330. Anker PowerHouse power source for 45 percent off? I'd buy it. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen dressed up as Spider-Man and yes, she gave John Legend that kiss

Monday 8 May 15:32:07 UTC 2017

Chrissy Teigen as the next Spider-Man? We actually don't hate it. On Sunday, Lip Sync Battle pitted Zendaya and Tom Holland against each other. The Spider-Man: Homecoming co-stars inspired Chrissy Teigen to tap into her own inner Spidey senses. To the delight of everyone, she entered the set hanging upside down in a full Spider-Man costume, and then asked to live … [Link]

Mashable » Martha Stewart made her feelings known standing between Trump and Snoop Dogg

Monday 8 May 15:27:29 UTC 2017

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart: unlikely duo of the last two centuries, internet darlings, and star crossed… pals.  At the Friesz Art Fair in NYC last weekend, Andres Serrano’s portraits of Donald Trump and Snoop Dogg were featured side by side according to The Huffington Post. Martha Stewart (casual guest) stepped in between the two and snapped a picture with gestures … [Link]

Mashable » People who overheat at night will love this AC alternative

Monday 8 May 15:22:45 UTC 2017

The 'bFan' can help you avoid huge electric bills from air conditioning this summer, while satisfying your craving for a cool night’s sleep. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Kickstarter, and Invention [Link]

Popular Science » China has a new jetliner—here's what that means

Monday 8 May 15:22:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal How the C919 airliner fits into China's larger aviation future. The C919 airliner will be the cornerstone upon which China's soaring civil aviation ambitions will be built. [Link]

Slashdot » John Oliver Gets Fired Up Over Net Neutrality, Causes FCC's Site To Temporarily Crash

Monday 8 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Three years ago, late night comedian John Oliver propelled an arcane telecom topic into the national debate by spurring millions of ordinary Americans to file comments with the Federal Communications Commission in favor of "net neutrality." Among other things, that effort caused the FCC website to crash, which couldn't handle the "overwhelming" traffic. Now Oliver is back at it, and … [Link]

Mashable » The FBI paid $900,000 to break into the San Bernardino iPhone

Monday 8 May 15:16:33 UTC 2017

The FBI shelled out nearly seven figures to break into the infamous San Bernardino iPhone, according to a senator who may have let the world know with a slip of her tongue.  California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said last week that the FBI paid an outside group $900,000 to access the iPhone of Syed Rizwan Farook — information that's supposed to be … [Link]

Popular Science » Why endurance athletes hit the wall

Monday 8 May 15:15:19 UTC 2017

Health Could a pill keep you going? New study sheds light on the phenomena of “hitting the wall” while offering up potential solution to muscular degeneration diseases. [Link]

Mashable » Who wants dumb flowers when you can have a Mother's Day donut bouquet?

Monday 8 May 15:12:08 UTC 2017

It’s 2017: time to step up your Mother's Day flower game. This Mother's Day, Tim Horton's will introduce a one-day-only donut bouquet. The bite-size donuts, known as Timbits, will be arranged just like a traditional flower bouquet, but instead of throwing them in some boring vase to die, you get to put them in your mouth to live. What a trade. … [Link]

Mashable » Man carries out the ultimate photo-swapping prank, mum hilariously fails to notice

Monday 8 May 15:03:20 UTC 2017

The best types of prank are the ones that are hiding in plain sight … but somehow still go on unnoticed. SEE ALSO: This 'passive-aggressive art gallery' is the perfect petty roommate prank Jake from Derby, UK, shared the following tweet on Sunday: My brother's changed his photo on the staircase to Kim Jong-un and my mum still hasn't noticed after … [Link]

Mashable » Can Uber become a 'just' workplace? CEO Travis Kalanick lays out the plan

Monday 8 May 15:00:24 UTC 2017

It's been a rough spring for Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, or TK.  Both he and his company have been reeling from a workplace harassment and sexism scandal hit his company back in February, which also came shortly after the #DeleteUber movement began.  SEE ALSO: It's official: Uber's Travis Kalanick and Emil Michael are actually the worst Since then, Uber's CEO … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver calls on the internet to save itself by flooding the FCC with comments

Monday 8 May 14:59:25 UTC 2017

As the new FCC Chairman Ajit Pai plans to take a "weed whacker" to net neutrality regulations, John Oliver asked internet commenters everywhere for their help on Sunday. To give users an easy way to voice their displeasure of Pai's plan to repeal the classification of the internet as a common carrier, he's taken out the domain name gofccyourself.com, which … [Link]

Mashable » Teacher gives students some pretty unique homework to prepare for their SATs

Monday 8 May 14:55:57 UTC 2017

Now this is homework we wouldn't mind doing. The days leading up to the SATs are usually spent by students pouring over notes every minute they can. However, for one middle school, their weekend homework had absolutely nothing to do with studying. SEE ALSO: Boss teacher pranks his fourth-grade class with the most absurd spelling test John Newport, the Headmaster at … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft won't launch new Surface Pro until there are 'meaningful' upgrades

Monday 8 May 14:47:15 UTC 2017

Don’t hold your breath for a Surface Pro 5. Panos Panay, Microsoft's energetic Surface devices chief, says, "There's no such thing as a Pro 5." SEE ALSO: With the Surface Laptop, Microsoft leads the PC industry back into the light Speaking with CNET, Panay essentially admits the company's letting the nearly two-year-old Surface Pro 4 languish. He believes the Surface Pro … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook fights fake news with print newspaper ads

Monday 8 May 14:47:07 UTC 2017

Facebook wants you to know that it's still fighting fake news, even across the pond.  SEE ALSO: A UK politician just became editor of a newspaper and Twitter is flipping out Ahead of the June 8 parliamentary elections in Britain, Facebook has launched a newspaper ad campaign with 10 tips on how to spot false news.  The full-page print ads has … [Link]

Slashdot » Artificial Intelligence Closes In On the Work of Junior Lawyers

Monday 8 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Financial Times article: After more than five years at a leading City law firm, Daniel van Binsbergen quit his job as a solicitor to found Lexoo, a digital start-up for legal services in the fledgling "lawtech" sector. Mr Van Binsbergen says he is one of many. "The number of lawyers who have been leaving to … [Link]

Mashable » Angel Harry Styles floats into the heavens in 'Sign of the Times' video

Monday 8 May 14:34:09 UTC 2017

Sweet creature Harry Styles' debut video has finally arrived, and he's here to comfort you. Styles is untethered to the cruelties of the world, floating into the sky, chasing waterfalls, and sprinting across the ocean.  His debut album, Harry Styles, is out May 12.  Read more… More about British Celebrities, One Direction, Pop Star, Music Video, and Celebrities [Link]

Mashable » Guess which tech giant just stepped up to challenge the Amazon Echo

Monday 8 May 14:27:51 UTC 2017

Microsoft is finally giving Cortana its own hardware home. Okay, it's not Microsoft exactly, but Harman Kardon's Invoke, announced Monday and coming this fall, is the first stand-alone hardware devoted to the Microsoft's chatty AI. And it looks like Amazon Echo's conical cousin, right down to the volume dial on top. Like the Echo, Harman Kardon's Invoke is a speaker, but … [Link]

Mashable » Do we finally know who inspired Usher's 'My Boo?'

Monday 8 May 14:25:14 UTC 2017

We may have an answer to a large music mystery from the '90s. Last week, Twitter user @AbneyCamryn was shocked to find out that her sister, Jade, dated R&B singer Usher when they were in high school. It sounds unbelievable but her sister provided picture evidence. SEE ALSO: Teen who narrowly avoided being eaten by a crocodile did it all for … [Link]

Mashable » A definitive ranking of all the blandsome Chrises in Hollywood

Monday 8 May 14:08:46 UTC 2017

At this point, there are so many Chrises in Hollywood that they can barely keep track of themselves. At Mashable, we take our entertainment coverage research very seriously, so we sought to end the cyclical Chris discussion decisively (or, you know, stir the pot). The requirements: Actor, goes by Chris (no Christophers and such), a lil' basic, and perfectly blandsome … [Link]

Slashdot » Support For a Universal Basic Income Is Inching Up In Europe

Monday 8 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Finland and the Netherlands are running modest pilots, and others are being considered by governments in France, Switzerland, and the UK, and by a host of nonprofits. To gauge public enthusiasm for the idea, Dalia Research, a Berlin-based market research firm, has been surveying Europeans' attitudes toward basic income since 2016. They've found a warm welcome. … [Link]

Popular Science » How to prevent blood clots as airlines squeeze you into tighter spaces

Monday 8 May 13:48:46 UTC 2017

Health The potentially fatal condition is likely to increase as legroom decreases—but it's totally preventable For nearly everybody, “blood clots on airplanes are completely preventable.” Knowing how they form and how prevent them could eliminate your risk. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » One man's standoff with a bird ends with the bird winning

Monday 8 May 13:46:52 UTC 2017

When you go somewhere long enough, you get to know the area. The flora, the fauna, and the birds who claim the spot as their territory. This Trader Joe's employee is on that level with the parking lot outside his store. Specifically, he tells us the story of one bird that makes its home in the shrubbery next to the … [Link]

Mashable » This prototype bra may be able to detect the earliest signs of breast cancer

Monday 8 May 13:39:43 UTC 2017

18-year-old Julián Ríos Cantú invented the bra after seeing his mom battling breast cancer for the second time.  The bra, called 'Eva,' won the top prize at this year's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Breast Cancer Symptoms, Higia, Real Time Video, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Uber's big rig trucks are here and geared for a long road ahead

Monday 8 May 13:23:25 UTC 2017

It’s no longer just about the black car. Uber has been working on a truck division called Uber Freight — no, not Uber flight, that'll come a bit later.  SEE ALSO: This list of stuff people have left in Ubers will make you cringe Uber CEO Travis Kalanick showed off a new photo of one of the trucks on Sunday while … [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK government subsidises coal sector with £356 million a year

Monday 8 May 13:03:00 UTC 2017

Despite pledges to phase out coal, UK and several other EU countries still provide various tax benefits to the coal sector, according to a new report [Link]

Mashable » Students left a pineapple at art exhibit and everyone thought it was modern art

Monday 8 May 12:59:18 UTC 2017

Making fun of modern art will never get old, and nor does it deserve to. Ruiari Gray, a student at Robert Gordon Unversity in Scotland, was recently visiting an exhibition at his school's gallery when he decided to play a prank with his friends. Gray purposefully left a pineapple in the middle of the exhibit and hoped people would think it … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Wish you had a shorter workday? Here’s why that’s a bad idea

Monday 8 May 12:50:00 UTC 2017

There’s nothing like a bank holiday to make you wish you worked less, and productivity researchers are starting to agree. But reduced hours might add to your stress [Link]

New Scientist – News » Inquisitive bot asks questions to test your understanding

Monday 8 May 12:19:29 UTC 2017

An AI that asks questions about Wikipedia articles it has read could help teach students and pave the way for better chatbots [Link]

New Scientist – News » Nanofridge could keep quantum computers cool enough to calculate

Monday 8 May 12:19:28 UTC 2017

Quantum computers need to be kept cool, just like regular computers, but an ordinary fan won’t cut it. A nanofridge that sorts electrons by temperature just might [Link]

Mashable » Tiny dog likes to take his giant horse friend for a walk

Monday 8 May 12:18:13 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ BEST FRIENDS.","image":&q~ tiny dog likes to take his giant horse friend for a walk","sources":[{&q~ More about Uk, Video, Cute, Horse, and Dog [Link]

Mashable » HTC's upcoming flagship phone leaks in gorgeous red

Monday 8 May 12:14:08 UTC 2017

Is red color a new trend in smartphones? It definitely seems like it's catching on; months after Apple launched a special edition (RED) iPhone, a new leak shows a red variant of HTC's upcoming flagship, the HTC U. The phone, which is slated for a May 16 launch, was so far only seen in blue. And the photo, coming from an … [Link]

Mashable » Refugees name their newborn baby 'Justin Trudeau' and it's so cute

Monday 8 May 12:00:03 UTC 2017

A Syrian family who arrived in Canada last February had an incredibly cute idea to thank Justin Trudeau for welcoming them to the country.  SEE ALSO: Celebrities help give a voice to Syrian children affected by civil war Muhammad and Afraa Bilan arrived as refugees in Montreal with their daughter Naya, 4, and son Nael, 3, after fleeing from Damascus.  Though … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Earth may have been born in a huge flare-up of the young sun

Monday 8 May 11:42:00 UTC 2017

A sudden brightening of the infant sun – called an FU Orionis outburst – could have melted dust grains and made them stick together, building our world [Link]

Mashable » Turns out Michael Fassbender is really good at breakdancing

Monday 8 May 11:26:44 UTC 2017

Michael Fassbender may be a fine actor, but that's not all he is. He's got other skills hiding up his sleeve too. Breakdancing, for one. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Jessica Chastain managed to talk Fassbender into an impromptu performance of one of his signature moves: the flick swan dive, followed by the worm. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » 'Glitter tears' is the beauty trend for sad but sparkly people

Monday 8 May 11:20:56 UTC 2017

We have officially reached peak glitter. We could just about handle the bizarre trend that was glitter roots. And, honestly, we were so here for glitter booty. But, there's something about the latest glitter trend, glitter tears, that feels like a sequin too far.  SEE ALSO: 'Glitter booty' is the latest bizarre beauty trend you've secretly always wanted The new — … [Link]

Mashable » For the love of God, stop clicking on shady emails already

Monday 8 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

I know, I know. By now, we all pretty much know better than to click on links in sketchy-looking emails. Except, obviously, we don't. That was more than evident last week when a phishing scam that spoofed Google Docs invites began spreading like wildfire. SEE ALSO: 9 secret apps to hide your sexts The phishing emails were slightly more convincing than … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The UK government’s attitude to air pollution stinks

Monday 8 May 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Despite debate over how many "deaths" air pollution causes, it is clear bad air damages our health, so attempts to delay rules on reducing it must be resisted [Link]

Slashdot » Did A Billionaire Harvest Big Data From Facebook To 'Hijack' Democracy?

Monday 8 May 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Long-time Slashdot readers walterbyrd and whoever57 both submitted the same article about the mysterious data analytics company Cambridge Analytica and its activities with SCL Group, a 25-year-old military psyops company in the U.K. later bought by "secretive hedge fund billionaire" Robert Mercer. One former employee calls it "this dark, dystopian data company that gave the world Trump." Facebook was the … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Internet of Things Programming with JavaScript – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 8 May 10:26:42 UTC 2017

Get "Internet of Things Programming with JavaScript" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-09 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Chris Evans reading a bedtime story about superheroes is about to break the internet

Monday 8 May 10:24:02 UTC 2017

We don't know who came up with CBeebies' strategy of getting famous actors to read bedtime stories, but frankly they deserve at least several promotions. SEE ALSO: Tom Hardy reads another bedtime story, breaks the internet again We've already had three swoonworthy tales from Tom Hardy, and now it's the turn of everyone's favourite Captain, Chris Evans. Here's a clip of … [Link]

Mashable » Royal Jordanian Airlines trolled the far-right in France in the cheekiest way possible

Monday 8 May 10:08:35 UTC 2017

Whoever is behind the social media accounts of Royal Jordanian Airlines is witty AF. First the airlines went for Donald Trump, after he banned electronic devices on flights originating from eight Muslim-majority nations.  SEE ALSO: Royal Jordanian Airlines just trolled America's 'laptop ban' For the French presidential elections, Royal Jordanian trolled far-right contender Marine Le Pen with a cheeky slogan: 🇫🇷 … [Link]

Mashable » This 'teacup pig' shocked her owner by growing into a 150kg pig in 8 months

Monday 8 May 10:02:26 UTC 2017

If you're in the market for a cute "teacup pig," you might find yourself living with a huge pig twice your size, instead. A Thai shop owner was in for a rude shock after his teacup pig grew up into a regular-sized pig weighing 150kg (330 lbs). SEE ALSO: A pop-up 'pignic' full of teacup pigs is coming to London According … [Link]

Mashable » Filipinos are really pumped that a favourite cake was in 'Steven Universe'

Monday 8 May 9:46:46 UTC 2017

If you're Filipino, you might recognise a dish in Cartoon Network's Steven Universe's upcoming Season 4 finale. In the episode, Lars Barriga — the show's resident high-school slacker and Steven's BFF — decides to bring an ube cake to a potluck. SEE ALSO: This true story of a guy running into his crush on UberPool is too cute Lars chose the … [Link]

Mashable » Student's attempt to throw garbage in dumpster goes very wrong, very fast

Monday 8 May 9:38:10 UTC 2017

If ever there was a video that summed up student life at its very best, it's this four-second Twitter clip. SEE ALSO: College student crawls through air ducts in quest to steal stats exam On Sunday, University of Nottingham student Emily Holt posted the following tweet with the caption, "my flatmate has just peaked": Just. Wow. The flatmate in question is … [Link]

Mashable » How that video of a girl telling off 'Donald Trump' went viral

Monday 8 May 9:29:46 UTC 2017

If you were hanging out on Twitter on Sunday, you probably saw this viral video making the rounds.  SEE ALSO: 10 people afflicted by the failure of Trumpcare It shows "Donald Trump" with a really brave young girl who tells him, "You're a disgrace to the world," before taking a pic.  SEE ALSO: 10 people afflicted by the failure of Trumpcare … [Link]

Mashable » This game invites you to smash down China's great internet firewall

Monday 8 May 9:16:10 UTC 2017

China’s Great Firewall blocks its people from accessing dozens of popular websites, including Facebook, Google and Twitter. But now there's a way to rebel. SEE ALSO: Everyone on Twitch can't stop watching this new survival shooter The_Wall is a game which lets you virtually take down these barriers. The game was spotted, and greenlit, on Steam Greenlight, a user-voting based platform … [Link]

Mashable » Lena Dunham drags magazine's 'diet tips' after it puts her on the cover

Monday 8 May 9:14:25 UTC 2017

Lena Dunham has shared a list of reasons behind her recent weight loss after Us Weekly put her on its front cover advertising a story on "20 slimdown diet tips."  SEE ALSO: Reminder: Lena Dunham doesn’t give ‘the tiniest of shits’ what you think about her body Dunham cited "anxiety disorder," "resultant constant nausea," "an election that reveals the true depths … [Link]

Mashable » This new 'It' trailer is even creepier than the first one

Monday 8 May 8:41:36 UTC 2017

Deep breaths, Stephen King fans — we have some more footage from the upcoming It adaptation to sink our teeth into, and it's just as deliciously creepy as the last. SEE ALSO: A terrifying 'It' trailer will give you nightmares The largest chunk of the video above shows the Losers' Club journeying into the sewer pipes beneath Derry, and features … [Link]

Mashable » A real 'Rick and Morty' Rickmobile is slobbering its way to a freeway near you

Monday 8 May 8:26:21 UTC 2017

Your eyes aren't deceiving you — if you spot a larger-than-life Rick trundling down a freeway in the next couple of months, it's real. Wildly popular Adult Swim show Rick and Morty, has produced a Rick-shaped Rickmobile that's making its way across more than 40 locations in the U.S. SEE ALSO: A packet of that 'Rick and Morty' Szechuan sauce sells … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: How Do You Handle Interruptions At Work?

Monday 8 May 7:34:00 UTC 2017

This question was inspired by this anonymous submission: Analysis of programming sessions and surveys note that programmers take 10-15 minutes to resume editing code after being interrupted. Computer scientists and researchers from University of Zurich and ABB Inc. have designed the 'FlowLight' system which automatically determines a worker's interruptibility using a combination of keyboard/mouse usage, calendar information, and login state, … [Link]

Mashable » New 'The Mist' trailer is a friggin' gorefest

Monday 8 May 7:25:19 UTC 2017

Wow. If you expected The Mist, the Stephen King novella-based TV show which hits Spike on June 22, to be tamer then the 2007 movie of the same name, think again.  The new trailer for the show is an absolute gorefest, with enough violence to put Doom to shame and enough missing eyeballs to scare away…well, anyone who doesn't like missing … [Link]

Mashable » You won't be able to take your eyes off this guy's blazing skip rope technique

Monday 8 May 7:12:17 UTC 2017

You may know to skip rope, but try it at this speed. This guy in China has posted a now-viral video of himself skipping at an insane pace. The best speed-skippers in the world can manage about 7 jumps a second. We counted this guy doing about 165 in the 30 second stretch, which translates to a very respectable 5.5 … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver rips into New Zealand over its bizarre Eminem court case

Monday 8 May 7:08:07 UTC 2017

John Oliver got him a slice of the "lamest rap beef" in the Southern hemisphere on the return of Last Week Tonight. That's the awkward yet hilarious court case between New Zealand's ruling National Party and Eminem, who claiming the party infringed copyright by using "Lose Yourself" or a song that sounds remarkably like it.  Oliver mocked the country, which … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Increased cancer rate in US linked to bad environment

Monday 8 May 6:00:00 UTC 2017

Around 39 in 100,000 cancer deaths could be avoided if US counties improved environment quality – a target that could be hampered by Trump's new legislation [Link]

Mashable » Watch this 'Rick & Morty' voice actor sink a million tequila shots, because method acting

Monday 8 May 5:17:37 UTC 2017

When Konstantin Stanislavski came up with "the method," a system used to train actors to experiencing the emotions of their character — we're not sure if that also included downing multiple tequila shots. That's what Rick & Morty's Justin Roiland did when he had to voice the "high-functioning alcoholic" version of Rick, on the encouragement of the show's creator Dan … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Patents Flagging Technology For 'Repeat Offenders' Of Pirated Content

Monday 8 May 4:39:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes TorrentFreak's report on Microsoft's newest patent: Titled: "Disabling prohibited content and identifying repeat offenders in service provider storage systems," the patent describes a system where copyright infringers, and those who publish other objectionable content, are flagged so that frequent offenders can be singled out… "The incident history can be processed to identify repeat offenders and modify … [Link]

Mashable » Marginalised people are at greater risk of being victims of revenge porn, says study

Monday 8 May 3:47:41 UTC 2017

Australian researchers have put together the first comprehensive look at the scale of "revenge porn," and they've found 1 in 5 people have been victims of image-based abuse. According to the results of an online survey of 4,274 people aged 16 to 49 by RMIT University and Monash University, common types of abuse were taking sexual or nude images without consent … [Link]

Mashable » President Obama uses courage award speech to reframe the healthcare debate

Monday 8 May 3:24:22 UTC 2017

President Barack Obama returned to the spotlight on Sunday to receive the 2017 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. And his acceptance speech will probably go down as yet another example of his gift for mixing the truth of current realities with inspiration for the future.  SEE ALSO: Trump said Australia's healthcare is better, and Bernie Sanders can't stop laughing … [Link]

Slashdot » Oracle And Cisco Both Support The FCC's Rollback Of Net Neutrality

Monday 8 May 2:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes The Hill: Oracle voiced support on Friday for FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's controversial plan to roll back the agency's net neutrality rules. In a letter addressed to the FCC, the company played up its "perspective as a Silicon Valley technology company," hammering the debate over the rules as a "highly political hyperbolic battle," that is "removed … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' kids were obviously the best moment of the MTV Movie & TV Awards

Monday 8 May 2:31:11 UTC 2017

Now that the prestigious popcorn of the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards has been doled out, let's take a step back. Catch your breath and reflect over the night's historic wins — there were a lot of them, and a lot of highs and lows as with any awards show.  Here were the best and worst moments of the 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' wins Show of the Year at MTV Awards and the cast is too adorable

Monday 8 May 2:20:08 UTC 2017

It was a Netflix party at the MTV Movie and TV Awards on Sunday night, as the youthful cast of 13 Reasons Why presented the award for Show of the Year to the even more youthful cast of Stranger Things. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' kids were obviously the best moment of the MTV Movie & TV Awards Squad goals.Stranger Things beat … [Link]

Mashable » 'American Gods' recap: We already worship Media

Monday 8 May 2:02:15 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for American Gods Season 1, episode 2, titled "The Secret of Spoons." Episode 1 of American Gods introduced us to Mr. Wednesday, Mad Sweeney, Bilquis and Technical Boy, but this week's deities are in a league of their own.  We already got a sneak peek of Orlando Jones' showstopping debut as Mr. Nancy, thanks to an explosive … [Link]

Mashable » Mother duck and her chicks dodge cars in a nail-biting highway mission

Monday 8 May 1:58:32 UTC 2017

Catching animals *actually* crossing the road isn't something you see much in highly-urbanised cities. Except maybe Australian cities, where the country's wildlife often pop into people's homes and out of their vehicles.  But rather than dealing with snakes or spiders, motorists on a busy highway in Sydney on Sunday had to contend with a group of ducks crossing the road. And … [Link]

Mashable » Final 'Wonder Woman' trailer: More action, more weapons, and Dr. Poison

Monday 8 May 1:57:42 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Rapping ode to a country town will make you want to move to rural Australia

Monday 8 May 1:33:34 UTC 2017

One cool way to pass the time in an Australian country town? Enter the local short film competition. #ShepPROUD is one such competition organised by the local council in Shepparton, Victoria, and the latest entry they've showcased on Facebook is a cracker. Half tongue-in-cheek and half genuine praise, local guy Matt Magill has created a rap video, praising the community's … [Link]

Mashable » Awesome 'Spiderman: Homecoming' clip from the MTV Movie & TV Awards will get your Spidey senses tingling

Monday 8 May 1:30:12 UTC 2017

Spider-Man: Homecoming is still months away and it's already our favorite movie of the summer. A new clip that aired during the MTV Movie & TV Awards Sunday night shows Peter (Tom Holland) sneaking home to find an unexpected visitor in his room. SEE ALSO: 7 things that still hold up about the original 'Spider-Man' (and 3 things that don't) … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Stranger Things' boys freaking out over Millie Bobby Brown's win will melt your heart

Monday 8 May 1:04:30 UTC 2017

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Mashable » MTV Movie & TV Awards winners list: 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Stranger Things' win big

Monday 8 May 0:43:31 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Anti-vaccers descended on Minnesota and the result is sadly predictable

Monday 8 May 0:37:08 UTC 2017

In case you needed further proof that vaccines are vital and important, consider what's happening now in Minnesota.    An outbreak of measles has sickened more than 40 children since mid-April, primarily within the state's large Somali-American community. Anti-vaccination activists have helped spur unfounded fears in Somali parents that the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine causes autism in children.    Doctors … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson's inspiring MTV Movie Awards speech was a tribute to the spirit of Belle

Monday 8 May 0:32:49 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Court Allows Case Over Violating Open Source License

Monday 8 May 0:23:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader destinyland writes: The District Court for the Northern District of California recently issued an opinion that is being hailed as a victory for open source software. In this case, the court denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging violation of an open source software license, paving the way for further action enforcing the conditions of the GNU … [Link]

Mashable » Debra Messing's message to Ivanka Trump is both pure LOLs and political fire

Monday 8 May 0:08:20 UTC 2017

It's time to make America gay again.  And Debra Messing's fire acceptance speech for Excellence in Media at the 28th annual GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday may be the perfect place to start. Equal part hilarious and scathing, the actress, who recently signed on for the impending Will & Grace revival, didn't mince words in her call to action. Especially … [Link]

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