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 » The internet has a few incredibly depressing candidates to be Trump's new FBI director

Tuesday 9 May 23:22:09 UTC 2017

Do you have no interest in investigating Donald Trump's alleged ties to Russia? Are you a terribly unqualified white man who was born into tremendous privilege?  Well, son, do we have the job for you.  SEE ALSO: Apparently Paul Ryan emailed Seth Meyers about some health care bill jokes On Tuesday, Trump fired James Comey, the director of the FBI — … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Wants You To Care For Your Surface Like a 'Luxury' Handbag

Tuesday 9 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

sqorbit writes: Microsoft has some fancy Alcantara fabric on its Surface keyboard. How well does it hold up to the use and sometimes abuse that portal devices go through? Well, Microsoft wants you to care for it like a "luxury" handbag. Pete Kyriacou, Microsoft's general manager of Surface Engineering, said in a statement provided to The Verge: "Just like anything … [Link]

Mashable » Obama's White House photographer trolls Trump after FBI director gets fired

Tuesday 9 May 23:15:01 UTC 2017

Former White House photographer Pete Souza has a social media weapon, and he really likes to use it to troll President Donald Trump. Shortly after news broke that Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, Souza went to Instagram to express his opinions on the matter. While plenty of people roast Trump on a daily basis, Souza's burns tend to … [Link]

Mashable » The Daily Show's response to Trump firing the FBI director is absolutely perfect

Tuesday 9 May 22:57:21 UTC 2017

When the White House announced that President Trump had fired FBI Director James Comey in the middle of the bureau's investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russian operatives, the internet went, predictably, absolutely berserk. SEE ALSO: FBI director is 'nauseous to think' his letter swayed the election, but he had to The four-sentence statement from Press Secretary Sean Spicer … [Link]

Mashable » Scared, lonely and confused: What concussions inflict upon NFL legends

Tuesday 9 May 22:54:07 UTC 2017

Nick Buoniconti is an NFL legend. He was a defensive star on the 1972 Miami Dolphins, still the only team to go undefeated and win the Super Bowl in the same season.  Buoniconti, of course, is still a legend — legends never die, as the saying goes. But he's declined precipitously over the past few years, following 14 seasons of big … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is comparing Trump to Nixon, and Nixon's library isn't pleased

Tuesday 9 May 22:48:47 UTC 2017

Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday despite the bureau being in the midst of an investigation into the connections between the Trump administration and campaign to Russia. Put another way, Trump fired the guy in charge of the investigation that some believe will end with his impeachment.  SEE ALSO: Newspaper succinctly trolls Trump's new pick for country ambassador … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Do Gas Station Prices Constantly Change? Blame the Algorithm

Tuesday 9 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Retailers are using artificial-intelligence software to set optimal prices, testing textbook theories of competition, says a WSJ report. An anonymous reader shares the article: One recent afternoon at a Shell-branded station on the outskirts of this Dutch city, the price of a gallon of unleaded gas started ticking higher, rising more than three-and-a-half cents by closing time. A little later, … [Link]

Mashable » Kid buys used copy of 'Grand Theft Auto,' discovers meth inside

Tuesday 9 May 22:36:09 UTC 2017

While rifling through the booklet of a used version of Grand Theft Auto V he just purchased from GameStop, an 11-year-old boy found a baggie containing six grams of meth. Florida mother Kayla McAllister posted on Facebook Sunday saying her son found a bag of meth in the case of a used game bought at a GameStop in Tallahassee, Florida. She … [Link]

Mashable » A small robot is here to help after a mishap at a major nuclear waste site

Tuesday 9 May 22:20:34 UTC 2017

A small robot is roving around a massive U.S. nuclear waste site to gather critical samples of potential air and water contamination after an emergency was declared Tuesday. The machine was deployed after a tunnel that stores rail cars filled with radioactive waste partially collapsed at Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state.  SEE ALSO: Greenland calls on Denmark to clean up … [Link]

Mashable » How long can Disney keep a declining ESPN?

Tuesday 9 May 22:17:57 UTC 2017

Disney owns so, so much: Theme parks, "Star Wars," Pixar, and a deep, wonderful catalogue of classic animated movies.  With so much in the vault, it's easy to forget about ESPN. The cable sports network has, for years, been a crown jewel in Disney's vast empire. It generated a ton of cash, helping to push Disney to record profits.  These days, … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat quietly released new geofilters for nearby businesses

Tuesday 9 May 22:14:44 UTC 2017

Snapchat is helping you more easily show off where you are and also further support local businesses.  SEE ALSO: Snapchat geofilters: How they work and why they matter A new geofilter, available at least in New York City Tuesday, displays the name of a nearby business with the name of the city below it in white text over snaps. You can … [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX releases first test video of the giant rocket that could launch people to Mars

Tuesday 9 May 22:12:33 UTC 2017

Nice to meet you, Falcon Heavy. Are you ready to take us to Mars? After years of keeping space nerds around the world on the edge of their collective seat, SpaceX has finally released the first video of its new Falcon Heavy rocket in the midst of a test.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on its rocket launch … [Link]

Mashable » 'X-Men' series 'The Gifted' heading to Fox because Marvel TV isn't done with you

Tuesday 9 May 22:11:16 UTC 2017

Following in the footsteps of FX's Legion, Fox has given a series pickup to a new drama set in the X-Men universe.  The Gifted tells the story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up … [Link]

Mashable » South Korea's elections proved gamers' influence is legit

Tuesday 9 May 22:04:32 UTC 2017

Gaming is a big deal in South Korea. Perhaps that's why the country's next president and another top candidate made efforts to specifically reach the young gamer crowd. Read more…More about Politics, Gaming, South Korea, Election, and Esports [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

Tuesday 9 May 21:54:00 UTC 2017

The White House said today that President Trump has fired FBI director James Comey. Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement: "President Donald J. Trump informed FBI Director James Comey that he has been terminated and removed from office. President Trump acted based on the clear recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. … [Link]

Mashable » Today in whitewashing: White guy cast as Native Hawaiian hero in 'Ni'ihau'

Tuesday 9 May 21:52:26 UTC 2017

If there's one screamingly obvious lesson to be learned from the recent casting controversies over Ghost in the Shell, Doctor Strange, Aloha, Gods of Egypt, Exodus: Gods and Kings, etc., it should be that audiences aren't putting up with whitewashing anymore. But it seems not everyone got the memo. SEE ALSO: The 8 main excuses Hollywood uses for racially insensitive casting … [Link]

Mashable » China's Apple Pay competitor is about to hit the U.S.

Tuesday 9 May 21:36:21 UTC 2017

Look out, Apple Pay: Alipay, one of China's biggest mobile payment services, is coming to the United States. The payment platform, which is an extension of Ant Financial and Jack Ma's Alibaba ecommerce empire, will enter the U.S. market as part of an agreement with retail payment processor First Data. Alipay will soon be available at First Data's four million domestic … [Link]

Mashable » Grammarly raises $110 million to check your typos and grammar mistakes

Tuesday 9 May 21:35:26 UTC 2017

Investors are betting big on spelling mistakes and misshapen sentences. San Francisco startup Grammarly just raised $110 million to take its AI-driven grammar-checking tool to the next level. The funding, led by General Catalyst and Spark Capital, marks the first venture capital round in the company's eight-year life. SEE ALSO: Microsoft is putting AI everywhere it can The company's pitch centers … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Silicon Valley Is Missing Unicorns Because It Doesn't Understand Poor People'

Tuesday 9 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Silicon Valley might be hunting unicorns in the wrong places. According to one top federal health official, entrepreneurs and investors are overlooking one massive population: Low-income Americans who qualify for Medicaid. That's a big mistake, given that new funds are available for those that are bringing IT innovation to the space, said Medicaid chief medical officer … [Link]

Mashable » The Trump team just tried to delete old press releases because it doesn't understand the internet

Tuesday 9 May 21:16:43 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » Ring Video Doorbell review

Tuesday 9 May 21:14:56 UTC 2017

Gadgets This smart doorbell doesn't need to be wired into your house. How does the Ring smart doorbell measure up against its competition? [Link]

Mashable » Amazon now lets you make hands-free calls on all Alexa devices

Tuesday 9 May 21:14:14 UTC 2017

“Alexa, call my mother." Yes, the future of hands-free calling is here after Amazon announced the new Echo Show on Tuesday, a version of its popular smart speaker with a touchscreen that looks like a '90s television. With the Show, the company announced video calling for the device as well as free voice calling and messaging on the Alexa platform to … [Link]

Mashable » Yelp is having a truly brutal day

Tuesday 9 May 21:02:00 UTC 2017

“Yelp needs help" was the joke of finance Twitter Tuesday, as the company's stock plummeted down by more than 28 percent in after-hours trading.  SEE ALSO: You can now book fitness classes on Google $YELP bloodbath..pic.twitter.com/38x21KIj~ — twobacons (@twobacons) May 9, 2017 That's an extreme dip and a bad look for a company that has been desperately attempting to climb back … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: IBM QISKit, Eversign, Satori

Tuesday 9 May 20:55:55 UTC 2017

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

ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Open Sources API Microgateway

Tuesday 9 May 20:54:24 UTC 2017

IBM recently announced that it has open sourced its API Microgateway. The API Microgateway is a programmable API gateway that aims to help developers secure and control both microservices and APIs. It helps developers publish existing services as APIs or create new APIs from existing data sources without the need to write new code. [Link]

Mashable » Researchers want to know the effects of taking small doses of LSD to self-medicate

Tuesday 9 May 20:46:45 UTC 2017

Josh heard all the buzz about Silicon Valley coders and young entrepreneurs who took tiny doses of LSD to boost productivity and spark creativity. But the 32-year-old was drawn to the psychedelic drug for another reason: the possibility that it could lift the fog of his depression, if only temporarily.  Josh, who asked to withhold his last name due to the … [Link]

Slashdot » Tunnel Collapses At Nuclear Facility Once Called 'An Underground Chernobyl Waiting To Happen'

Tuesday 9 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Managers at the Hanford Site in Washington State told workers to "take cover" Tuesday morning after a tunnel leading to a massive plutonium finishing plant collapsed. The emergency is especially worrisome, since Hanford is commonly known as "the most toxic place in America," with one former governor calling it "an underground Chernobyl … [Link]

Mashable » Watch an alligator chase a dude in a kayak

Tuesday 9 May 20:37:53 UTC 2017

Today in Nature is Scary, an innocent kayaker was chased by an alligator in the Gulf Coast of Alabama.  Shannon Collins shared two videos of the incident to her Facebook on Tuesday, which took place in Spanish Fort. In the clip, a man in a yellow kayak can be seen looking back at an alligator in the water. When he … [Link]

Mashable » Oreo introduces new Firework flavor, and a $500,000 prize contest

Tuesday 9 May 20:27:56 UTC 2017

Oreo is not done with their wild 2017 cookie innovations. For their latest go at an exciting new flavor, the snack masterminds created a limited edition Firework Oreo, or as Cosmopolitan calls it, "an Oreo with Pop Rocks in the creme." SEE ALSO: Those Peeps Oreos are apparently turning tongues (and other stuff) hot pink At the center of the cookie, … [Link]

Mashable » This smart pillow can track your sleep and gently wake you up

Tuesday 9 May 20:26:31 UTC 2017

The perfect pillow for people who hate waking up. The 'Sunrise Smart Pillow' will have you waking up with more ease than ever before. It tracks your sleeping pattern, plays soothing music to stir you out of bed, and lights up to mimic a rising sun.  Read more…More about Tech, Technology, Sleep, Pillow, and Real Time [Link]

Popular Science » A tunnel collapsed at the Hanford nuclear waste site on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

Tuesday 9 May 20:25:10 UTC 2017

Science It sounds scary, but we're probably fine A tunnel collapsed at Hanford today. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Critics: 'King Arthur' is 'vulgar, phony-looking' … but tell us what you really thought

Tuesday 9 May 20:04:50 UTC 2017

It's unclear why Guy Ritchie decided Hollywood needed a King Arthur reboot — apart from the fact that Hollywood's do-over obsession hasn't lost steam in 2017. Nevertheless, his spin on King Arthur and his knights has arrived and generally underwhelmed critics, despite Ritchie's promising work with Sherlock Holmes. The Telegraph's Robbie Collin described King Arthur: Legend of the Sword as … [Link]

Slashdot » Officials Fear Russia Could Try To Target United States Through Kaspersky AV

Tuesday 9 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Russia's growing aggression toward the United States has deepened concerns among U.S. officials that Russian spies might try to exploit one of the world's most respected cybersecurity firms to snoop on Americans or sabotage key U.S. systems, according to an ABC News investigation. From the report: Products from the company, Kaspersky Lab, based in Moscow, are widely used in homes, … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla's going to record video of your drives to perfect its Autopilot system

Tuesday 9 May 19:59:46 UTC 2017

Tesla’s excited to ramp up its work to create a fully self-driving car platform by the end of the year — so it wants your permission to take some quick videos while you're behind the wheel, please.  The electric automaker rolled out the latest version of its HW2 Autopilot software and asked owners to agree to some new terms along with … [Link]

Mashable » LOL educators, good luck with your war on social media

Tuesday 9 May 19:57:10 UTC 2017

Schools may provide students with a wealth of academic knowledge, but do they really think they have what it takes to outsmart children when it comes to social media? The battle between educational institutions and social media's been brewing for years, but the latest attempt to prevent children from being distracted by their beloved mobiles? Straight-up laughable. According to the Wisconsin … [Link]

Mashable » This outstanding play is already Major League Baseball's catch of the year

Tuesday 9 May 19:48:14 UTC 2017

Sprinting, diving and barrel-rolling, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar made an absolute stunner of a play Monday night, one that's already being hailed as Major League Baseball's catch of the season so far. With two outs in the sixth inning, a runner in scoring position and Toronto up 4-0 on Cleveland, Pillar laid all the way out to rob Jose … [Link]

Popular Science » Become a Google Drive power user with these 20 tips and tricks

Tuesday 9 May 19:42:48 UTC 2017

DIY Boost your productivity Google Drive, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, is one of the best online suites for working on the web. Here's how you can make the most of it. [Link]

Mashable » Nothing to see here, just a 100% normal real estate listing. But don’t look in the dining room, please.

Tuesday 9 May 19:35:34 UTC 2017

In the market for a home in Brantford, Ontario? Well, here's one that a lot of people are talking about. Let's take a look at the photos. Okay, there's a nice yard. Well-kept. Green. SEE ALSO: What in God's name is going on with this mysterious house listing on Zillow? Image: Realtor.caThere's also ample parking space — according to the listing, … [Link]

Mashable » This brewery used 50,000 liters of human urine to make its beer

Tuesday 9 May 19:27:44 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ just the circle of beer.","image":&quot~ brewery uses recycled human pee as one of the key ingredients in its craft beer","sources":[{&q~ festival,beer festival,organic compound,recycling,real-time video,fertilizer,real time video,urine beer","sec0":null,&q~ festival,beer festival,organic compound,recycling,real-time video,fertilizer,real time video,urine beer","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Beer, Denmark, Music Festivals, Urine, and Urine Beer [Link]

Mashable » United allegedly burned dead giant rabbit's remains without consent

Tuesday 9 May 19:21:53 UTC 2017

The sad mystery around the sudden death of a giant rabbit onboard a United Airlines flight in April deepens thanks to new, disturbing allegations made by the rabbit's owners. SEE ALSO: Shocker: United Airlines has the most in-flight animal deaths The owners of giant hare Simon are demanding an undisclosed payment for damages and an independent investigation into what the heck … [Link]

Slashdot » Spotify Used 'Pirate' MP3 Files In Its Early Days: Report

Tuesday 9 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

According to Rasmus Fleischer, one of the early The Pirate Bay figures, Spotify used unlicensed music in its early days. From a report: "Spotify's beta version was originally a pirate service. It was distributing MP3 files that the employees happened to have on their hard drives," he reveals. Rumors that early versions of Spotify used 'pirate' MP3s have been floating … [Link]

Mashable » Apple sends out press invites for June 5 WWDC keynote

Tuesday 9 May 19:16:25 UTC 2017

Here we go! We already told you to mark your calendars for June 5-9 for Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) and now you can set your clocks. Apple sent out press invites to its 28th annual WWDC keynote on Tuesday. The show will kick off at 10 a.m. PT at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. SEE ALSO: Apple's … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's Echo Show stands on the shoulders of these failed internet appliances

Tuesday 9 May 18:44:33 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ one would blame you if you didn't know that these arcane devices ever existed.","image":&q~ Echo Show stands on the shoulders of these failed internet appliances","sources&quot~ of things,iot,echo show,audrey,chumby,sony dash","sec0":null,&q~ of things,iot,echo show,audrey,chumby,sony dash","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Amazon, Sony, Internet Of Things, Iot, and Echo Show [Link]

Mashable » Chill teen shows up to prom in a hearse and casket

Tuesday 9 May 18:44:31 UTC 2017

Most people look back at their high school years and cringe at the things they did to appear cool or to standout in the crowd of awkward teens. Well, one New Jersey teen will be able to look back on her junior prom and say, "Wow, that was goth." In a year of ridiculous promposals and all things prom, 17-year-old … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Is Planning To Turn Windows 10 PCs Into Amazon Echo Competitors

Tuesday 9 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Speaking of Amazon's Echo devices, it appears Microsoft also wants a slice of this nascent market. The Verge's Tom Warren claims that Microsoft has been working on a feature for Windows 10 that would allow it "to better compete with devices like Amazon's Echo." Dubbed HomeHub, the feature is designed to create "a family environment for a PC with shared … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat's constant evolution shows it won't let itself be crushed by Facebook

Tuesday 9 May 18:39:32 UTC 2017

Limitless snaps? Looping snaps?!  SEE ALSO: Snapchat's finally offering more location data to advertisers Snapchat changed the game Tuesday with several new product features that had some diehard users cringing. Snap has shown a willingness to change often and radically, but the most recent changes show that even the most sacred cows can be slaughtered. Limitless snaps mean you can send … [Link]

Mashable » These Ethiopian superheroes fight for girls' rights in badass new TV series

Tuesday 9 May 18:37:13 UTC 2017

Africa’s biggest social issues and taboos are no match for these girls. A revolutionary new cartoon series called Tibeb Girls features a group of three young superheroes, who unite to make rural Ethiopian communities safer for girls experiencing gender-based violence and discrimination. SEE ALSO: Meet the Ethiopian community getting access to clean water for the first time The show tackles some … [Link]

Mashable » Skittles really wants to gross you out with its disgusting Mother's Day ad

Tuesday 9 May 18:37:09 UTC 2017

A great way to celebrate Mother's Day is spending time with your mom, reminiscing together about the great times you shared when you were still a child. A not great way to celebrate Mother's Day is to think about what life would be like if you were still attached to your mother via an umbilical cord. And yet that's exactly … [Link]

Mashable » Dude is so thirsty he actually believes that threesome invitation at Buckingham Place is real

Tuesday 9 May 18:34:40 UTC 2017

A woman was so sick of receiving unsolicited dick pics from men on Snapchat that she decided to get revenge in the most British way ever — she sent a guy to Buckingham Palace under the fake promise of a threesome. SEE ALSO: New Snapchat geofilter to lure teen voters in Scotland Tara Natasha, a 26-year-old makeup artist from Cardiff, received … [Link]

Mashable » Gymder is a weird app that'll help you find a 'workout buddy'

Tuesday 9 May 18:29:01 UTC 2017

Let’s get one thing straight: people don't want to be bothered, let alone hit on, at the gym. It's sweaty, it's smelly, and no one has their makeup or hair done. The gym is a place to just put on headphones, focus on improving yourself, and tune the rest of the world out.  A new smartphone app called Gymder is aiming … [Link]

Mashable » Rejoice: George R.R. Martin has a new 'Game of Thrones' story coming out

Tuesday 9 May 18:15:22 UTC 2017

If you're holding your breath until The Winds of Winter is finished, welp – you're going to have to keep holding (sorry). George R.R. Martin, though still not finished with the sixth installment of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, has graciously thrown us a tiny bone with a new Game of Thrones story coming out this year. The … [Link]

Mashable » North West turned time out into spa, because she is a Kardashian

Tuesday 9 May 18:13:48 UTC 2017

Another day, another rich celebrity evading consequences.  North West, child of famous people Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, had a creative response to time out. She created her own spa using the high thread count towels at her disposal. Good for you, North.  SEE ALSO: The 10 things I want most from Kim and Kanye's kids collection as an adult … [Link]

Mashable » Time and time again, late night hosts have destroyed Trumpcare. Here are their best jokes.

Tuesday 9 May 18:06:56 UTC 2017

We hope the Republicans have insurance for these burns. Ever since President Trump took office in January, his main goal has been to repeal and replace Obamacare. Last week, the House GOP passed a healthcare bill that, if the Congressional Budget Office's appraisal of its previous form is correct, will cost millions of people their insurance. SEE ALSO: John Oliver compares … [Link]

Slashdot » Repair Shops Are Stoked That the Samsung Galaxy S8 Is the Most Fragile Phone Ever Made

Tuesday 9 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Smartphone repair companies are expecting to fix a lot of those beautiful, cracked Infinity Screens, the headline feature of the Samsung Galaxy S8. From a report on Motherboard: The Samsung Galaxy S8 is expensive, popular, and fragile. Its parts can also be sourced relatively inexpensively, which means that third party repair companies are salivating over the prospect of you fumbling … [Link]

Mashable » Why the Echo Show could be Amazon’s most disruptive product

Tuesday 9 May 17:31:18 UTC 2017

You might want to take a close look at Amazon Echo Show, because it’s about to change everything. Amazon, which is on a product-release tear, revealed on Tuesday its latest Echo device, the roughly 8 x 8-inch, 2 and a half pound, 7-inch-screen-sporting Echo Show. SEE ALSO: Microsoft may be running the biggest Turing test in history Early leaks focused on … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Avatar' sequels cast a key new character, so they must be real

Tuesday 9 May 17:31:12 UTC 2017

Those long-delayed Avatar sequels have just taken a big step forward. Fear the Walking Dead star Cliff Curtis has been cast as a new lead for Avatars 2 through 5, as confirmed by Mashable. He joins Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, who are set to reprise their roles from the first Avatar.  SEE ALSO: You can probably (maybe?) trust this 'Avatar' … [Link]

Mashable » South Korea's building a whole city to test self-driving cars

Tuesday 9 May 17:24:38 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ would you like to ride in a driverless city?","image":&quot~ Korea's building a whole city to test self-driving cars","sources":[{&q~ korea,hyundai,autonomous cars,self-driving cars,kia","sec0":nul~ korea,hyundai,autonomous cars,self-driving cars,kia","videoSeriesNam~ More about Samsung, South Korea, Hyundai, Autonomous Cars, and Self Driving Cars [Link]

New Scientist – News » Industry experts may replace dismissed EPA advisory scientists

Tuesday 9 May 17:24:00 UTC 2017

The Trump administration has dismissed several scientists from the advisory board of the US Environmental Protection Agency and may replace them with people from industry [Link]

Popular Science » This giant feathered dinosaur had nests the size of monster truck tires

Tuesday 9 May 17:21:47 UTC 2017

Animals We now know who ‘Baby Louie’ really was Just a giant bird-like dinosaur roaming the Earth. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Ivanka Trump is not your friend and she's not coming to save you

Tuesday 9 May 17:21:34 UTC 2017

It’s time to cut the charade: Ivanka Trump is not the hero that will thwart the Trump administration's worst policies and rhetoric and no amount of pleading will change that. Plenty of Trump detractors came to that realization long ago, many right around when she stood by her father after his "pussy grabbing" comments became public. But some are still holding … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Just Announced the Touchscreen Echo Nobody Asked For

Tuesday 9 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Amazon just announced a new grandmaster Echo gadget with the company's voice-assistant technology built in. It's called the Echo Show. It's got a touchscreen. It's got wi-fi and Bluetooth. It costs $230. And it's even creepier than its siblings. At its core, the Echo Show is just a regular Echo with a 7-inch screen. That screen … [Link]

Mashable » This device can tell if your food has gluten

Tuesday 9 May 17:06:23 UTC 2017

More than 3 million people in the U.S. are allergic to gluten. The 'Nima Sensor' is a pocket-sized device that can give you a piece of mind on whether your food really has gluten or if it was cross-contaminated. You can even upload your results on the app and get reviews from gluten-free restaurants around you. Read more…More about Food, Allergies, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Counter-Strike' Major rematch feels like a WWE pay-per-view

Tuesday 9 May 16:56:59 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » Caffeine and a good night’s rest could help treat chronic pain (at least in mice)

Tuesday 9 May 16:51:40 UTC 2017

Health Have an espresso and hit the sack It might seem counterproductive to take caffeine when you need to sleep, but if it could help your chronic pain it might just hit the spot. [Link]

Slashdot » Canonical Founder Says Recent Changes In Ubuntu Were Necessary To Prepare the Company For an IPO

Tuesday 9 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Canonical was doing well with Ubuntu and cloud and container-related technologies, such as Juju, LXD, and Metal-as-a-Service (MaaS). In addition, its OpenStack and Kubernetes software stacks, according to Shuttleworth, are growing by leaps and bounds on both the public and private cloud. Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth said "in the last year, Ubuntu cloud growth had been … [Link]

Popular Science » Lizards might lose their gut bacteria to climate change—and that's not great

Tuesday 9 May 16:39:27 UTC 2017

Environment A lizard’s health is in its gut Climate change may alter the gut bacteria of the common lizard, making it harder for it to survive. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » 3.5-billion-year-old fossils hint life evolved in pond, not sea

Tuesday 9 May 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Fossils discovered in rocks in a hot, arid region of Australia raise hopes that we could find evidence of past life on Mars – if it ever existed [Link]

New Scientist – News » Eggs four times bigger than ostriches’ reveal a giant dinosaur

Tuesday 9 May 16:30:00 UTC 2017

The creature fossilised as it was breaking out of its huge egg. It would have looked like an overgrown cassowary eight metres long and weighing three tons [Link]

Mashable » ‘Selfie decks’ are the hot new trend you’re not invited to

Tuesday 9 May 16:24:43 UTC 2017

The quest for those sweet, sweet favourites and retweets can feel like the search for the Holy Grail. But, get yourself into a "selfie deck" — a secret Twitter community — and you'll never find yourself wanting again.  SEE ALSO: The Instagram 'pods' using likes to fight the new algorithm So, what the hell is a "selfie deck?" In a nutshell, … [Link]

Mashable » How a video game survived the death of its publisher

Tuesday 9 May 16:18:59 UTC 2017

After the developers behind Darksiders finished the second game in the series, its publisher THQ went bankrupt. The developers weren't done making Darksiders games, though. In the video above, the studio that created Darksiders — now operating under the name Gunfire Games — discusses how they went from a surefire series into an unknowable future, eventually getting picked up by … [Link]

Mashable » Windows, AI and Cortana in your house: Get ready for Microsoft Build

Tuesday 9 May 16:16:56 UTC 2017

Developer conference season has officially kicked into high gear.  Microsoft Build is about to get underway, and we're expecting the show will be as jam-packed with news as ever. SEE ALSO: Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update is an OS done right This year Microsoft has moved the conference back to Seattle after holding it in San Francisco for a number of … [Link]

Popular Science » Facebook created a faster, more accurate translation system using artificial intelligence

Tuesday 9 May 16:05:56 UTC 2017

Technology Tapping a neural network to translate text in chunks Tuesday, Facebook announced that its machine learning experts have created a neural network that translates language up to nine times faster and more accurately than… [Link]

Mashable » 5 strange truths revealed by NYC's new dog name database

Tuesday 9 May 16:01:24 UTC 2017

If you'd like to type swear words into a search box today, look no further than NYC's freshly released dog name database — available in a delightfully searchable bubble chart. And after you're done checking how many dogs in New York have the same names as your exes, here are some of our other findings. Long story short … why aren't … [Link]

Slashdot » NIST's Draft To Remove Periodic Password Change Requirements Gets Vendors' Approval

Tuesday 9 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A recently released draft of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's digital identity guidelines has met with approval by vendors. The draft guidelines revise password security recommendations and altering many of the standards and best practices security professionals use when forming policies for their companies. The new framework recommends, among other things: "Remove periodic password … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat's new 'limitless' snaps will change everything

Tuesday 9 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Snapchat just dropped another update, and it changes, well, almost everything. The update adds new "limitless" snaps (for snapping without time constraints), looping videos, emoji doodling, and a new Photoshop-like "magic eraser" tool that removes objects from your photos. SEE ALSO: Snap may finally have a good answer to the Facebook question If that sounds like a lot to take in, … [Link]

Mashable » People are freaking out over inevitable Taylor Swift references on Harry Styles' new album

Tuesday 9 May 15:56:52 UTC 2017

Harry Styles' has a lot going on right now. With his debut solo album coming Friday, the One Direction band member has all eyes from across the world all on him—and fans have proven they are paying extra close attention to everything that's being released.   Take an Apple Music promotion, for example. Because Styles-stans also double as secret agents, it … [Link]

Mashable » You can now buy Samsung's Galaxy S8 without any bloatware

Tuesday 9 May 15:48:30 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ has unveiled the new Galaxy S8, and it's beautiful","sources"~ More about Android, Samsung, Smartphones, Unlocked, and Galaxy S8 [Link]

Mashable » What to expect from '13 Reasons Why' Season 2

Tuesday 9 May 15:37:16 UTC 2017

Netflix’s runaway hit 13 Reasons Why will return for Season 2, but since it already covered everything in Jay Asher's novel, how will the story continue? In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, show runner Brian Yorkey discussed what fans can expect in Season 2, which will pick up months after Season 1's ending. SEE ALSO: '13 Reasons Why' Season 2: What … [Link]

Mashable » Tracy Morgan's Netflix special is hilarious and honest, judging by the first trailer

Tuesday 9 May 15:36:50 UTC 2017

"I missed doing this," Tracy Morgan admits in the first trailer for his new Netflix comedy special, Staying Alive, which Mashable is debuting exclusively. Seeing the comedian back on stage almost three years after a devastating traffic collision that killed Morgan's friend, James "Jimmy Mac" McNair, and left Morgan with traumatic brain injury, you realize just how much comedy fans … [Link]

Popular Science » Amazon's Echo Show smart hub has a built-in touchscreen for video calling, selling you stuff

Tuesday 9 May 15:31:16 UTC 2017

Gadgets This $229 smart hub is powered by Alexa and has a 7-inch display. Amazon's flagship Echo device breaks another barrier for smart hubs. [Link]

Mashable » Everything that's totally wrong with that New York Times Brexit tour

Tuesday 9 May 15:31:01 UTC 2017

Americans have developed a real obsession with Brexit, at least since they started seeing Nigel Farage popping up everywhere.  Interest is so high that the New York Times (!) is now 'offering' an elite "Brexit means Brexit!" (sic) tour at the modest, totally affordable cost of $5,995 (with a deposit of $500).  The six-day, five-night London tour is part of its … [Link]

Mashable » That Wendy's chicken nugget teen just beat Ellen's Twitter record

Tuesday 9 May 15:29:41 UTC 2017

It may just be the tweet that's been read around the world. Carter Wilkerson, the teen on a mission to achieve 18 million retweets in order to get a year's supply of Wendy's chicken nuggets, has made history. His tweet has officially become the most retweeted tweet on Twitter, surpassing Ellen's celebrity-laden Oscar selfie from 2014. SEE ALSO: Calm your angry, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To Improve At Work When You're Not Getting Feedback?

Tuesday 9 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Too many managers avoid giving any kind of feedback, regardless of whether it's positive or negative. If you work for a boss who doesn't provide feedback, it's easy to feel rudderless. It can be especially disorienting if you're new in the role, new to the company, or a recent graduate new to the workforce. In the … [Link]

Popular Science » The language you speak changes your perception of time

Tuesday 9 May 15:10:41 UTC 2017

Science Time is relative Different languages frame time differently. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' bosses had 'too much story' for Season 2, so we're already pumped for Season 3

Tuesday 9 May 15:04:15 UTC 2017

We’ve still got to endure a few months wandering aimlessly in the Upside Down before Stranger Things returns for Season 2, but thankfully, we're starting to get some intel on what we can expect in the upcoming episodes from the team behind the show. At a recent Netflix red carpet, director and executive producer Shawn Levy offered Mashable some insight into … [Link]

Mashable » Australian baby becomes first to be breastfed in parliament

Tuesday 9 May 15:02:51 UTC 2017

It’s about time employers everywhere take the child care needs of their employees more seriously, but it looks like the Australian parliament is light years ahead of the game. Alia Joy Waters, the weeks-old daughter of Senator Larissa Waters, has made political history by becoming the first baby to be breastfed in the Australian parliament.  SEE ALSO: Facebook fights fake news … [Link]

Mashable » This handbag device will help you catch snatch thieves red-handed, literally

Tuesday 9 May 14:48:38 UTC 2017

A Malaysian company developed a handbag accessory designed to stop thieves red-handed … literally. SEE ALSO: Does Your Cellphone Make You Safer? Aptly called the Handbag Dyenator, the device clips onto any bag and allows users to release colored dye and a smoke flare remotely via text. The colored dye and smoke is meant to both draw attention to the thief … [Link]

Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' Season 5 trailer promises revolution

Tuesday 9 May 14:40:44 UTC 2017

"We want justice."  The inmates of Litchfield are mad as hell, and they're not gonna take it anymore.  Following the aftermath of Poussey's death and last season's riot, Orange is the New Black is embracing the chaos in Season 5, and we can't wait to see where it leads. OITNB Season 5 premieres June 9 on Netflix. Read more… More … [Link]

Slashdot » Opinion: Even if You Hate the Idea, Windows Users Should Want Windows 10 S To Succeed

Tuesday 9 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Last week, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 S, a new variant of its desktop operating system aimed largely at the education space. While time will tell how this new edition of Windows fares, if early reactions from enthusiasts are anything to go by, Windows 10 S is in for a tough ride ahead. For one, Windows 10 S only permits installation … [Link]

Mashable » Introducing cloud eggs, coming to a brunch near you

Tuesday 9 May 14:36:46 UTC 2017

There are just too few ways to eat an egg, am I right? You can crack it in a pan to fry it up and…that's pretty much it. So how fortunate we are to have a brand new egg trend on the horizon, because we definitely needed it.  Introducing cloud eggs, a technique where you whisk the egg whites until they … [Link]

Mashable » Fear not, these omnidirectional tires will parallel park for you

Tuesday 9 May 14:28:02 UTC 2017

These omnidirectional tires from inventor William Liddiard can be added to any vehicle, allowing the wheels to move in all directions. It'll also help you conquer your fear of parallel parking. Read more…More about Cars, Parallel, Automobile, Auto, and Invention [Link]

Mashable » Channing Tatum pens an emotional letter to his daughter encouraging her to always be "authentic"

Tuesday 9 May 14:22:21 UTC 2017

“I don’t want her looking to the outside world for answers." In honor of the premiere of his new Las Vegas show Magic Mike Live, Channing Tatum wrote a letter for Cosmopolitan in which he relived his first meeting with wife Jenna Dewan Tatum and the hopes he has for their daughter, Everly. SEE ALSO: Channing Tatum spills beans on 'Gambit' … [Link]

Mashable » Danish brewery uses recycled human pee as one of the key ingredients in its craft beer

Tuesday 9 May 14:18:19 UTC 2017

A Danish brewery is using human urine as natural fertilizer. Over 50,000 liters of pee helped produce 60,000 bottles of novelty craft beer. The process, called 'beercycling,' hopes to produce the ultimately sustainable hipster beer.  Read more…More about Beer, Denmark, Music Festival, Beer Festival, and Organic Compound [Link]

Mashable » The Amazon Echo Show is real and it's got a 7-inch screen

Tuesday 9 May 14:15:50 UTC 2017

Amazon’s newest Echo is here and it's got a screen. As leaked last week, the new Echo Show has 7-inch screen to display visual information and make video calls with other Echo Show owners. SEE ALSO: Amazon wants to see into your bedroom, and that should worry you Priced at $229.99 and available in white or black, the Echo Show's boxy … [Link]

Mashable » Want to become a better business owner? Watch these 11 movies

Tuesday 9 May 14:09:26 UTC 2017

Inspiration and motivation for entrepreneurs can come in a variety of mediums – books, articles, mentors, quotes, and even movies. Personally, I find the most motivational movies to be biopics or those loosely based on real-life people. It’s easier to connect with these characters since they actually experienced the same challenges, failures, and successes that I went through. Hollywood seems to … [Link]

Mashable » Simone Biles had the perfect response after being told to smile on 'DWTS'

Tuesday 9 May 14:02:05 UTC 2017

Things got really real during Monday night's Dancing With The Stars.   Following a spectacular performance, Dancing with the Stars contestant/Olympic gold medalist/all-around badass Simone Biles was not here for critiques about her smiling—and let the world know about it in a no holds barred comment.  SEE ALSO: Bow down to badass Simone Biles The judges, who begin their remarks below … [Link]

Slashdot » Email Client Thunderbird To Stay With The Mozilla Foundation, Sort Of

Tuesday 9 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Philipp Kewisch, writing for Mozilla: The investigations on Thunderbird's future home have concluded. The Mozilla Foundation has agreed to serve as the legal and fiscal home for the Thunderbird project, but Thunderbird will migrate off Mozilla Corporation infrastructure, separating the operational aspects of the project. […] The Mozilla Foundation has agreed to continue as Thunderbird's legal, fiscal and cultural home, … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Must Delete Hate Postings Worldwide, Rules Austrian Court

Tuesday 9 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An Austrian court has ruled that Facebook must delete hate speech postings worldwide. "The case — brought by Austria's Green party over insults to its leader — has international ramifications as the court ruled the postings must be deleted across the platform and not just in Austria, a point that had been left open in an initial ruling," reports Reuters. … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime's newest perk: Exclusive concerts

Tuesday 9 May 12:51:23 UTC 2017

Put on your dancing shoes, which presumably arrived at your house with free shipping. Amazon's Prime subscription service has a new perk: Live, exclusive music events.  Amazon has announced four music festivals in London, with tickets only available to Prime members. The first event is slated for May 23 and features Blondie as the headline act. Tickets start at £75 (about … [Link]

Mashable » A school nurse celebrates the joys of the job with a little help from Adele

Tuesday 9 May 12:49:41 UTC 2017

Hello, it's me—and you should pay attention because school nurse has something to say.  To celebrate "School Nurse Day," Kelli Petersen, who works at an elementary school, penned a beautiful rendition of Adele's "Hello," only this time it's all about the life and times of a school nurse. "Happy School Nurse day to all my fellow school nurses! May you … [Link]

Mashable » Apparently Paul Ryan emailed Seth Meyers about some health care bill jokes

Tuesday 9 May 12:16:56 UTC 2017

"I don't think we should pass bills that haven't read that we don't know what they cost. If you rush this thing through before anyone knows what it is, that's not good democracy." -Paul Ryan, on Obamacare. Nowadays, the speaker of the house is singing a very different tune when it comes to the GOP led health care reform bill.  … [Link]

Mashable » British people attempt to label a map of Europe, fail hilariously

Tuesday 9 May 11:53:58 UTC 2017

If you think your geography is bad, just try labelling a blank map of Europe — then any gaps in your knowledge will really become clear. In the video above from MoveHub, British people are given a blank map of their home continent and asked to label as many countries as they can. SEE ALSO: 20 Strange and Hilarious Google … [Link]

Mashable » Citymapper's pop-up 'smart bus' aims to be the future of buses

Tuesday 9 May 11:49:51 UTC 2017

Citymapper, a popular app used to navigate around London, is trialling a "smart bus" for two days around the city. SEE ALSO: I made a spectacular vagina-shaped map riding London buses, using GPS tracking On Tuesday and Wednesday, the app's CMX1 green bus will run on "the Circulator," described as an "experimental popup route" in central London, starting at Southwark through … [Link]

Mashable » 'American Idol' is officially coming back because time is a flat circle

Tuesday 9 May 11:45:46 UTC 2017

That didn't take long.  American Idol is being revived for a new season — but much like the many singers who have passed across its stage over the years, it's getting a makeover. After 15 seasons on Fox, the juggernaut franchise is being resurrected by ABC. The network has a deal with the show's original producer, FremantleMedia, to bring the singing … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Captive breeding is a final roll of the dice for the vaquita

Tuesday 9 May 11:19:49 UTC 2017

The decline of the rare porpoise has brought us to the cusp of a risky project to put the animals in a sanctuary. Will it be enough, wonders Olive Heffernan [Link]

Mashable » Why I refuse to delete old, unused apps from my iPhone

Tuesday 9 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

When it comes to apps on my iPhone, I'm guilty as charged: I'm a hoarder. There's nothing wrong with being a digital hoarder so long as you don't let it destroy your sanity. You just need to know how to manage your digital garbage and know when to just give up (like stop flagging emails and embrace search). It's not like … [Link]

Mashable » People are hilariously confusing Emmanuel Macron for a beloved French cookie

Tuesday 9 May 11:00:16 UTC 2017

Even when you're the new president of France, you can trust Twitter to bring you back down to earth with a bang.  In the aftermath of Emmanuel Macron's sweeping victory in the French presidential election — in which he beat far-right Marine Le Pen with 66 percent of the vote — Twitter is confusing him with the macaron, a popular meringue-based … [Link]

Mashable » Idris Elba posts open casting call, gets way more than he bargained for

Tuesday 9 May 10:49:54 UTC 2017

This was only ever going to end one way, to be fair. Over the weekend, actor Idris Elba shared a post on Instagram advertising for paid extras for a film he's directing. SEE ALSO: Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey had an epic 'Dark Tower' Twitter exchange It was an open casting call, where people could turn up at any time within … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning Virtual Reality – $12.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 9 May 10:26:45 UTC 2017

Get "Learning Virtual Reality" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-10 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is quietly giving in to government pressures to censor content

Tuesday 9 May 10:09:21 UTC 2017

For all its talk about creating a more "open and connected world", Facebook appears to be quietly pandering to more government requests for censorship. The social giant on Tuesday said that it would consider blocking local content on Facebook in Thailand, on a case-by-case basis, in response to a request by the Thai government to block some 600 local Facebook pages. … [Link]

Mashable » Prosecco and rosé popsicles will take your summer to the next level

Tuesday 9 May 10:02:28 UTC 2017

As if a little bubbly wasn't refreshing enough on its own, Prosecco, Bellini, Rosé, and Moscow Mule ice pops are here for all your summertime needs. Oh, and yeah, they actually contain alcohol. Mad scientists (the good kind) at a small UK-based company called POPS created these treats to contemporize popsicles at large. Presumably, also, to get a little drunk in … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Startup Infervision Emerges From Stealth With An AI Tool For Diagnosing Lung Cancer

Tuesday 9 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Jonathan Shieber from TechCrunch writes of a Chinese company called Infervision that aims to help lower the number of people in China who die from lung cancer ever year. The company has created a tool that uses machine learning and computer vision to help diagnose cancers. From the report: The company is taking advantage of a digital infrastructure that's been … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Meet ‘Neo’, the most complete skeleton of Homo naledi ever found

Tuesday 9 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

This is one of the greatest fossil finds of the 21st century say its discoverers, who also provide a date for when this enigmatic species lived [Link]

Mashable » 9 gifts teachers really want for Teacher Appreciation Day

Tuesday 9 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Teaching is truly an under-appreciated profession. For the majority of a year, they spend a majority of their time with kids and teens, attempting to not only give them the knowledge they'll need to be successful but also trying to guide them into becoming generally good people. And if that isn't difficult enough, they have to do all that in the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Hellboy' creator announces new movie starring 'Stranger Things' actor

Tuesday 9 May 9:59:58 UTC 2017

It’s now been almost a decade since Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II: The Golden Army smashed its way onto our screen — but if creator Mike Mignola's recent Facebook post is anything to go by, we could be due another instalment. SEE ALSO: 10 memorable movie jerks and their nasty fates On Monday night, Mignola shared the following announcement: Mignola went … [Link]

Mashable » Didi Chuxing's new English app can translate what you say to Chinese drivers

Tuesday 9 May 9:52:21 UTC 2017

Didi Chuxing, China's dominant ride-hailing service, is finally opening its app to visitors into the country, with an English version that was just released. Impressively, the English interface — which was being tested since February this year — includes an in-app text messaging translation service that lets passengers communicate with drivers, even if they don't write or speak Chinese. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Phone company totally destroys troll with 1 brutal tweet

Tuesday 9 May 9:44:33 UTC 2017

This isn't the first time Tesco Mobile has slammed someone on Twitter, and it almost certainly won't be the last. SEE ALSO: Samsung only needed 1 emoji to destroy this guy's dick pic joke On Sunday, this person made the bad mistake of making a joke at Tesco Mobile's expense. @daalchaval786 LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL MAN GOT TESCO MOBILE 😂😂😂&#128514~ I'M DED — ㅤㅤ … [Link]

Mashable » Derelict house engulfed by overgrown trees is on sale for £450,000 and it's a pretty good deal

Tuesday 9 May 9:36:54 UTC 2017

Imagine your ideal London home: three bedrooms, a garden, and a mere stone's throw from a lush park. Now picture it entirely engulfed by overgrown bushes and trees.  SEE ALSO: What in God's name is going on with this mysterious house listing on Zillow? Well, this sad, sorry excuse for a property in is up for sale for a whopping £450,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Phone charging services are on the rise, fueled by our obsessive need to keep our batteries full

Tuesday 9 May 9:26:00 UTC 2017

What could be worse than heading out for the night, then realising your phone battery is down to a 10 percent charge? A new crop of pay-as-you-use powerbank sharing companies have heeded the call of the dead battery in the wild. SEE ALSO: 6 persistent phone charging myths, debunked Over 11 "power-sharing" companies in China have been funded in the past … [Link]

Mashable » People are cutting up Ikea tote bags to make weird and wonderful creations

Tuesday 9 May 9:21:47 UTC 2017

It looks like Balenciaga may have started something. After the high fashion brand debuted a $2,000 tote that looked like a copycat of Ikea's humble 99 cent Frakta shopping bag, people have started cutting up their Fraktas to turn them into entirely different creations. SEE ALSO: Ikea responds back with sass to Balenciaga's copycat tote bag ✚ 藍色最趴&#6~ ✚ #這真的是&#~ #真假分辨&#~ … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel destroys the disgusting commentators who criticized his health care plea

Tuesday 9 May 9:16:01 UTC 2017

First the good news: Jimmy Kimmel's son Billy is "doing very well" as the late night show host said, showing a clip of the baby smiling at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.  Kimmel returned to the Jimmy Kimmel Live! from his time off after delivering one of the most watched and discussed monologues in late-night history, in which he revealed … [Link]

Mashable » Get a good look at Faraday Future's supercar in new video

Tuesday 9 May 8:42:19 UTC 2017

Faraday Future may be falling apart, but that doesn't mean the company cannot produce a good video — and, possibly, build an attractive car.  After a few months of silence, the company posted a new video on YouTube — aptly named "Emergence" — which finally shows us the company's upcoming electric supercar, the FF 91, in a real-life driving scenario.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Andy Weir, author of 'The Martian', will have a new book out in November

Tuesday 9 May 7:57:55 UTC 2017

After taking us to Mars with little more than some potato seeds and leftover rocket fuel, Andy Weir's next adventure will take place a little closer to home: on the moon.  The new book is called Artemis and it's coming Nov. 14, Crown Publishing announced Tuesday.  SEE ALSO: NASA doesn't have replacements for its aging spacesuits The story, Crown claims, will … [Link]

Mashable » 'That was a cracker!': Aussies should voiceover all amazing meteor shower videos TBH

Tuesday 9 May 7:38:22 UTC 2017

Yeee-hah! It's one Australian dude's lucky night, and he'll cackle if he wants to. Photographer David Finlay hit up Kiama, on Australia's east coast on Sunday night in anticipation of an Eta Aquarid meteor shower, and he wasn't disappointed. The annual display of spectacular space-coolness was captured on an A7S and while green meteor tails light up the sky — … [Link]

Mashable » Driverless trucks are here because no one wants to drive trucks anymore

Tuesday 9 May 7:34:28 UTC 2017

Trucks are latest vehicle to get the driverless treatment in Singapore. 12 driverless trucks will soon be tested in the country, with the first run due to take place from September. SEE ALSO: Driverless golf carts get test run on Singapore island If the trial proves successful, 11 more trucks will be added. Belgian logistics group Katoen Natie will be working … [Link]

Mashable » Pesky doggos caught on CCTV stealing clothes off a washing line

Tuesday 9 May 7:22:40 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ puppers love yanking clothes.","image":&q~ doggos caught on CCTV stealing clothes off a washing line","sources":[{&q~ More about Videos, Video, Animals, Dogs, and Watercooler [Link]

Slashdot » ISPs Could Take Down Large Parts of Bitcoin Ecosystem If They Wanted To

Tuesday 9 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A rogue ISP could take down large parts of the Bitcoin ecosystem, according to new research that will be presented in two weeks at the 38th IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy in San Jose, USA. According to the researchers, there are two types of attack scenarios that could be leveraged via BGP hijacks to cripple … [Link]

Mashable » Who needs T-Pain? Waze now lets you record your own GPS directions

Tuesday 9 May 5:52:41 UTC 2017

Sick of the way your GPS app reads out directions? Now you can take the wheel by recording yourself talking, in a new Waze update. SEE ALSO: Uber wants to wean drivers off Google Maps and onto their new system The new feature (only on Android for now) lets you record your own turn-by-turn instructions. You'll add your clips to the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Irreplaceable' plant specimens destroyed by customs officials with no chill

Tuesday 9 May 5:26:22 UTC 2017

Fun fact: Australia's custom officials are known for procedures teetering on the absurdly overzealous, thanks to the continent's unique natural environment. But those procedures are under investigation, after officials destroyed "irreplaceable" rare flowering plants sent from France. "They were the first type specimens collected of a species," Michelle Waycott, chair at the Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria, told ABC News.  … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, someone combines a salt shaker, Bluetooth speaker and mood lighting

Tuesday 9 May 4:16:20 UTC 2017

Salt and Bluetooth technology are paired in one of the weirder inventions for the "smart" home. SEE ALSO: Next-gen Google Home could control your lights and fix your bad Wi-Fi Smalt (yes, really) pairs a music player, mood lighting, centerpiece and flavor enhancer into one gadget. Right now, it's just a concept, so you can't buy one yet.  On the device's … [Link]

Mashable » Want to find a date? Here's where Tinder says you should work.

Tuesday 9 May 3:36:32 UTC 2017

Now that they've shared U.S. citizens' proclivity for right-swiping on pilots (for men) and on physical therapists (for women), Tinder has released data on the sexiest jobs around the world.  And the results prove that no matter where you're from, your thirst for certain professions is more or less universally shared.  In most countries surveyed, love is literally in the air. … [Link]

Mashable » Trump discovers a whole new way to embarrass himself on Twitter

Tuesday 9 May 3:32:17 UTC 2017

Donald Trump was quick to defend himself on Twitter after a Senate hearing over his campaign's ties to Russia.  The strange thing? He did it with an extremely awkward banner photo. That's actually one of his tweets, Photoshopped in what appears to be a font from the 1980s over a photo of a bunch of white people giving the thumbs-up sign.  … [Link]

Slashdot » US Life Expectancy Can Vary By 20 Years Depending On Where You Live

Tuesday 9 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

After analyzing records from every U.S. county between 1980 and 2014, Christopher Murray, head of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, and his team found that life expectancy can vary by more than 20 years from county to county. "In counties with the longest lifespans, people tended to live about 87 years, while people … [Link]

Mashable » The head of Qantas just got smacked in the face with a pie, for some reason

Tuesday 9 May 3:18:34 UTC 2017

It seems the grand tradition of pieing is alive and well. Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce, has had a pie shoved in his face by an unknown man at a business conference in Perth on Tuesday morning. SEE ALSO: I wouldn't want to be the person who's paid to do this for Johnny Depp According to The West Australian, the head of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Synthetic bone implant can make blood cells in its marrow

Tuesday 9 May 3:01:47 UTC 2017

An engineered bone that has its own marrow can encourage donor stem cells to produce blood, a feat that could help people with anaemia and rare immune diseases [Link]

Mashable » Richard Simmons sues 'National Enquirer' over false transitioning reports

Tuesday 9 May 2:42:06 UTC 2017

Fitness guru Richard Simmons has sued the National Enquirer over false reports that he had transitioned from male to female. SEE ALSO: Here's why everyone's obsessed with that Missing Richard Simmons podcast The lawsuit, which does not specify damages, marks one of the few times Simmons has returned to the spotlight after retreating from the public eye three years ago. His … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is down and everyone across the globe is freaking out

Tuesday 9 May 2:17:30 UTC 2017

UPDATE: May 9, 2017, 12:38 p.m. SGT Facebook has sent a statement saying: "Earlier today, some Facebook users were unable to access Facebook briefly due to a technical issue. We have now fixed the issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.” If your Facebook page was down for a couple of hours — it wasn't just you. People all across the … [Link]

Mashable » Star Wars' Millennium Falcon mapped out to perfection by cyclist

Tuesday 9 May 1:52:15 UTC 2017

GPS drawings have been a relatively uh, genital-heavy affair so far. So it's nice to see the not-so-crude efforts of cyclist Andrew Collins from Canberra, Australia, who sketched out the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars with the Strava app, especially for May the Fourth. SEE ALSO: The Force is strong with these giant 'sabertrees' Collins told the Canberra Times that he … [Link]

Mashable » New tool teaches you how to set stronger passwords

Tuesday 9 May 1:43:37 UTC 2017

Securing your accounts just got a whole lot easier.  Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab Usable Privacy and Security Laboratory and the University of Chicago have developed a new password meter that educates people on how they can make their password stronger. The project is open source and can be added on to existing services. SEE ALSO: Critical LastPass security hole … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome For Android Now Lets You Save Web Pages For Reading Later

Tuesday 9 May 1:30:00 UTC 2017

Today, Google has introduced a series of improvements to Chrome for Android to make it easier to save content for offline access. The improvements will be made to the "Downloads" feature rolled out in December that allows you to save webpages, music and videos for offline access. TechCrunch reports: To download a web page previously, you would open Chrome's menu … [Link]

Mashable » Senator ripped for not understanding the meaning of 'unclassified'

Tuesday 9 May 1:24:36 UTC 2017

The Senate hearing Monday was supposed to focus on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, but many Republican senators didn't feel like talking about that.  Instead, they often focussed on why information about potential Russian interference kept leaking to news outlets.  SEE ALSO: FBI director tries to help congressman understand how elections work Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy wanted to … [Link]

Mashable » Toddler tries to get rid of her shadow and fails miserably

Tuesday 9 May 0:58:16 UTC 2017

Describe the concept of a shadow to a toddler. It isn't so easy.  After repeatedly yelling "get off" at her shadow, this little girl took a more  hands-on approach, and attempted to stomp on it and slap it away. Unfortunately, that didn't work at all.  Read more… More about Parenting Family, Parenting, Kids, Funny, and Viral Videos [Link]

Slashdot » T-Mobile No Longer Offering 'Free Data For Life' Offer For New Tablets

Tuesday 9 May 0:50:00 UTC 2017

T-Mobile has quietly killed off its "free data for life" offer for new tablets. In a statement provided to TmoNews, T-Mobile said: "When we launched Free Data For Life in 2013, 200MB of high-speed data was a lot. Today, customers want unlimited and we're all in with T-Mobile ONE. Customers who have T-Mobile ONE can add unlimited LTE data on … [Link]

Mashable » The spaghetti-stuffed meatball is here to make you feel bloated

Tuesday 9 May 0:48:54 UTC 2017

When it comes to creating weird food, the power couple behind HellthyJunkFood are the unofficial YouTuber champions. From oversized concoctions to DIY versions of fast food, JP and Julia know how to keep things funky. But this time, they've gone too far. There's not much room for creativity when it comes to the classic spaghetti and meatballs, so JP and … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know about Intel's scary security flaw

Tuesday 9 May 0:14:26 UTC 2017

Last week, Intel revealed that a serious security flaw in some of its chips left potentially thousands of devices vulnerable to attackers. Then, security researchers revealed the problem was way worse than anyone initially thought as the vulnerability could allow attackers to remotely "hijack" affected machines. SEE ALSO: For the love of God, stop clicking on shady emails already It's still … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Create Touchpads With a Can of Spray Paint

Tuesday 9 May 0:10:00 UTC 2017

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have figured out a way to turn any surface into a touchpad using none other than spray paint. "Walls, furniture, steering wheels, toys and even Jell-O can be turned into touch sensors with the technology, dubbed Electrick," reports Phys.Org. From the report: The "trick" is to apply electrically conductive coatings or materials to objects or … [Link]

Mashable » Poor guy totally eats it when a drone crashes into his bicycle

Tuesday 9 May 0:08:34 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ worry, he was OK. ","image":"http~ guy totally eats it when a drone crashes into his bicycle","sources":[~ More about Video, Bicycle, Technology, Crash, and Drones [Link]

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