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 » Lance Armstrong posts video of Lance Armstrong to prove Lance Armstrong isn't dead

Friday 12 May 23:35:45 UTC 2017

Great news: Lance Armstrong is alive!  The former cyclist posted an Instagram video Friday to prove he is very much alive despite a very random internet report to the contrary.  In the video shared Friday, Armstrong is holding a smartphone showing the false article on a totally no-at-all-fake-looking site called fox-news24.com.  "The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated." – Mark … [Link]

Slashdot » Gorilla Glass Maker Corning Gets $200 Million From Apple's US Manufacturing Investment Fund

Friday 12 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Apple made news and scored some positive PR earlier this month when the company announced a $1 billion fund aimed at investing in U.S.-based manufacturing. Now it's ready to announce the first big investment from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund. New York-based Corning Incorporated will be receiving $200 million from the tech giant's … [Link]

Mashable » No one wants to name their baby Donald anymore

Friday 12 May 23:18:58 UTC 2017

For some reason — and we really can't think why — no one wants to name their babies Donald anymore. According to 2016 data from the U.S. Social Security Administration released Friday, the name "Donald" hit a new low and decreased in popularity quite dramatically. Our president's first name was ranked at just 443 in 2015 but last year it dropped … [Link]

Mashable » Careless truck driver gets a healthy dose of instant karma

Friday 12 May 23:14:06 UTC 2017

A careless truck driver hauling an unsecured load was promptly pulled over after ignoring a concerned motorist.  A good samaritan armed with a dashcam witnessed a trucker drive past with an unsecured load of gravel littering the streets and cars with rocks. Thinking the driver maybe wasn't aware, the cammer turned around to let him know. SEE ALSO: Dude teases a … [Link]

Mashable » Damn, the next iPhone is expected to be expensive

Friday 12 May 22:43:01 UTC 2017

Sorry, everyone: We have some more bad news about the upcoming iPhone 8.  Remember how we said it was going to be super expensive, then changed our tune? Well … about that … A new Goldman Sachs investors note obtained by Business Insider claims to have some new insight about how much the deluxe version of the flagship will cost — … [Link]

Slashdot » Wana Decryptor Ransomware Using NSA Exploit Leaked By Shadow Brokers To Spread Ransomware Worldwide

Friday 12 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

msm1267 quotes a report from Threatpost: A ransomware attack running rampant through Europe today is spreading via an exploit leaked in the most recent Shadow Brokers dump. Researchers said the attackers behind today's outbreak of WannaCry ransomware are using EternalBlue, an exploit made public by the mysterious group in possession of offensive hacking tools allegedly developed by the NSA. Most … [Link]

Mashable » We got an advanced transcript of the commencement speech Trump will give this weekend

Friday 12 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

It’s commencement season, and Donald Trump is gearing up to take the stage this weekend to address graduating students from Liberty University and the Coast Guard Academy. Trump aides have stayed very quiet on what the president plans to say this weekend, but as luck may have it, we just so happened to come across a copy of the speech he … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Posts New Video of 'Boring' Equipment and Company's First Tunnel

Friday 12 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Elon Musk has posted a new video and several pictures of equipment that will be used to start digging tunnels beneath Los Angeles. There's a picture of boring machine segments that are being lowered into the start tunnel at SpaceX, a front view of the tunnel, an inside view of the tunnel, and a picture of the front of the … [Link]

Mashable » Glacier National Park used to have 150 glaciers. There are only 26 left

Friday 12 May 21:35:32 UTC 2017

You might want to move up any plans to visit Glacier National Park in Montana.  New data shows that the park's namesake rivers of ice are rapidly disappearing due to global warming.  SEE ALSO: Sea level rise could send U.S. 'climate migrants' fleeing to Austin, Atlanta The warming climate has slashed the size of 39 Montana glaciers since 1966, according to … [Link]

Slashdot » Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.3 Million Ram Pickups For Fatal Software Problem

Friday 12 May 21:26:50 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1.3 million pickup trucks because of a software problem that may be tied to at least one death and two injuries. The problem could disable side airbags from deploying and seat belts from tightening in a rollover accident. If there is a significant impact on the truck's underbody, … [Link]

Mashable » James Harden played so bad that Lil B offered to lift the Based God's curse

Friday 12 May 21:15:12 UTC 2017

Thursday night was a rough one for NBA MVP candidate James Harden, who performed horribly in a playoff elimination loss then got doubly eviscerated on social media for hitting the nightclub scene later that evening. Just how bad was it? So bad that Lil B, the Bay Area rapper slash internet icon, took pity on Harden by offering to lift his … [Link]

Mashable » Face it: Slack is ruining your life

Friday 12 May 21:14:09 UTC 2017

My life is being destroyed by the real-time messaging app, Slack.  When I was first introduced to Slack, I was told it would be a simple way to efficiently communicate with my co-workers during work hours. I was not, however, told that the addictive platform would soon creep into every aspect of my existence and ruin my life.  As the days … [Link]

Slashdot » Going After Netflix, Cannes Bans Streaming-Only Movies From Competition Slots

Friday 12 May 21:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The Cannes Film Festival is taking a stand against Netflix. Responding to a rumor that the streaming service's Okja, directed by Bong Joon Ho, and The Meyerowitz Stories, directed by Noah Baumbach, would be excluded from awards consideration after being included in the Competition lineup, the festival released a statement clarifying and adjusting its positioning going … [Link]

Mashable » Laverne Cox celebrates her natural hair journey with an empowering pic

Friday 12 May 21:04:06 UTC 2017

Proud to be a #kinkychick. Laverne Cox has never shied away from prompting messages of self-love and embracing your true self so it came as no surprise that she approached the topic of her natural hair the same way. SEE ALSO: Trans Star Laverne Cox on Time Cover: 'This Is Way Bigger Than Me' The Orange is the New Black star … [Link]

Mashable » GoPro captures skier's intense 60-foot fall down into a crevasse

Friday 12 May 21:02:43 UTC 2017

Just before hitting the slope in the Swiss Alps, skier Jamie Mullner tells his buddies that the crevasses at the bottom of the hill always sketch him out.  That should have been a warning sign because guess what? Right after saying that, he fell 60 feet down into a crevasse. "I'm in a crevasse. I had the GoPro recording, how … [Link]

Popular Science » The biggest ransomware attack in history is crippling UK hospitals

Friday 12 May 20:56:34 UTC 2017

Health Cybersecurity isn't cheap, but it's less expensive than ransom hospitals hit by cyber attack… [Link]

Popular Science » A non-developer's guide to all the stuff Microsoft announced at its Build 2017 conference

Friday 12 May 20:56:32 UTC 2017

Technology Microsoft wants Windows 10 everywhere. The annual Microsoft Build conference offers a look into Microsoft's plan for the future… [Link]

Mashable » White House refuses to deny Trump has recording devices and this is nothing like Nixon, not at all

Friday 12 May 20:47:38 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » 19 of the coolest images from NASA's Operation IceBridge

Friday 12 May 20:35:08 UTC 2017

Environment Ice ice baby Every year, NASA takes overland flights of the Earth's polar regions to record rapid changes in the ice sheets. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Google just made a very subtle change to its Play Store logo and icons

Friday 12 May 20:32:18 UTC 2017

Google’s Play Store is getting a brand new look … well, kind of. In a continuing effort refine the Play brand, Google has quietly rolled out a new logo for the Play Store, Android Police noticed. The new logo drops the shopping bag, just leaving the colorful triangle as the new app icon. New LogoImage: google Old LogoImage: google While the … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel's Itanium CPUs, Once a Play For 64-bit Servers And Desktops, Are Dead

Friday 12 May 20:30:00 UTC 2017

Reader WheezyJoe writes: Four new 9700-series Itanium CPUs will be the last and final Itaniums Intel will ship. For those who might have forgotten, Itanium and its IA-64 architecture was intended to be Intel's successor to 32-bit i386 architecture back in the early 2000's. Developed in conjunction with HP, IA-64 used a new architecture developed at HP that, while capable … [Link]

Mashable » Dear Star Wars fans naming your sons Kylo: Why?

Friday 12 May 20:27:41 UTC 2017

It’s enough to make you wonder how many people actually understood the very basic plot of The Force Awakens.  According to the U.S. Social Security Administration's annual list of baby names released Friday, the name "Kylo" exploded in popularity in 2016. Which suggests a surprising number of fathers would like to end their lives being stabbed through the chest by their … [Link]

Mashable » The Office of Government Ethics is now trolling Trump on Twitter

Friday 12 May 20:23:01 UTC 2017

Today, we learn that no place and no person is above trolling Donald Trump on the internet. The Office of Government Ethics, an office under the commander in chief's jurisdiction, is trolling the president on Twitter in a turn of events that should, at this point, shock absolutely nobody. The incident happened on Friday after reports that Trump asked former FBI … [Link]

Mashable » NASA nixes plan to put astronauts on the 1st mission of its mega-rocket

Friday 12 May 20:20:35 UTC 2017

Well, that was fun, er, nerve-wracking while it lasted.  After months of study, NASA has decided that it won't try to send astronauts to space aboard the first flight of its huge Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, designed to eventually bring people and payloads to destinations like Mars or the moon. While acting NASA administrator Robert Lightfoot said that it would … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the Comey tape transcript Trump so wants you to see

Friday 12 May 20:14:14 UTC 2017

On a warm and sunny Friday morning, President Trump started his day just like any other president: by going on Twitter and revealing that he just might have secretly taped the former director of the FBI. If only the American public could hear these possible tapes, Trump seemed to suggest, they would finally see Comey for who he really was — … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Will Ferrell serenade graduates with 'I Will Always Love You'

Friday 12 May 20:13:41 UTC 2017

Will Ferrell is an accomplished actor, can make people pee their pants with laughter, and we have now learned that he can also do a pretty impressive a capella version of "I Will Always Love You."  After a touching commencement speech, Ferrell serenaded the graduating class at the University of Southern California on Friday, maybe in an attempt to ease the … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable dad reenacts 'Overwatch' emotes

Friday 12 May 20:07:27 UTC 2017

Grass trimmers and nerf guns aren't exactly as intimidating as the weapons in Overwatch, but Good Sport Dad Mike Luciano Jr. pulls these emotes off anyway. This isn't the first time he's reenacted video game movements, either. His son, Nick Luciano, has documented similar antics in the past. We're just all thankful he continues to do so. Read more… More … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » New Snafus Illustrate Scope of API Security Challenge and Hacker Tenacity

Friday 12 May 20:01:29 UTC 2017

Though it's hard to imagine anything rising above the noise coming out of Washington, DC this week, the InterWebs have managed to surface two separate issues that further illustrate several of the important realities of API security. To be clear, API security is very hard. There are a multitude of layers to the so-called API "stack" (eg: the API endpoint … [Link]

Slashdot » The Failed Experiment of the Digital Album Booklet

Friday 12 May 19:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Before the ubiquity of MP3s and streaming platforms, one of the many small joys of buying a new album on CD was slipping the booklet out of the jewel case and reading the liner notes, credits, and lyrics while the music played for the first time. These days, the biographical information, album production notes, promotional photos, … [Link]

Mashable » Racial justice activists are bailing black moms out of jail for Mother's Day

Friday 12 May 19:45:16 UTC 2017

Racial justice activists nationwide are uniting to bring incarcerated black moms home to their children for Mother's Day.  Through Mama's Bail Out Day — which is actually an entire week of action — activists are fundraising bail money for black mothers who are currently being held in jail, many for minor offensesThe Movement for Black Lives, Black Lives Matter, and several … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry's cannibalism video for 'Bon Appétit' is finally here

Friday 12 May 19:43:40 UTC 2017

Katy Perry is on the menu in the "Bon Appétit" video. The pop star is brined, breaded, and accessorized with garnishes by an army of chefs who don't bat an eye.  But then the whole thing turns out to be a a revenge plot. The platter transforms into a pole, and the tables turn on the diners.  Anyone available to … [Link]

Mashable » These 3 inspirational stories about mentorship will warm your heart

Friday 12 May 19:39:49 UTC 2017

Behind many a success story is a fantastic mentor. Even if people claim to have paved their way on their own, there's a strong chance that someone was there early on to set them on the right path or give them sage advice. These people can be the magic ingredient your small business needs to thrive, the person who tells you … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's Russian income is not being mocked at all. With few exceptions.

Friday 12 May 19:32:23 UTC 2017

Ah yes, with few exceptions, all of us are perfect angels, including Donald Trump.  On Friday morning, Trump's lawyer released a statement claiming that Donald Trump's taxes (which he has not released) show that he's received no income of any type from Russian sources over the past decade. "With few exceptions." SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert claims sweet, sweet victory over Donald … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what Jay Z's world will look like by the time his insane new deal is up

Friday 12 May 19:29:30 UTC 2017

Ya can't knock Jay Z's hustle, that's for sure. The legendary artist who's been dominating the rap game since the '80s just signed a $200 million (!!!) deal renewing his partnership with Live Nation. Sounds pretty solid, except the deal will require him to tour for ten years, while the label produces and promotes his concerts.  Let that sink in: Ten. … [Link]

Mashable » This new app wants to help you pick stocks based on Twitter data

Friday 12 May 19:28:12 UTC 2017

When Donald Trump tweets, the stock moves.  Twitter's influence on the stock market isn't breaking news (traders used Twitter data to predict Brexit, the 2016 election and other societal moves), but a new app is trying to put that knowledge into the hands of more people — not just bankers and professional stocker traders.  SEE ALSO: Tesla is the most valuable … [Link]

Mashable » Bear attempts to break into store, runs right into a glass door

Friday 12 May 19:21:39 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ ","image":"http~ attempts to break into store, runs right into a glass door","sources":[{&q~ videos,bears","sec0"~ videos,bears","videoSerie~ More about Watercooler, Animals, Viral Videos, Bears, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » Kind-hearted EMT stops to help teen tie his tie for prom

Friday 12 May 19:11:41 UTC 2017

EMTs help people who are in need. This usually only applies to medical emergencies, but this particular EMT in Pennsylvania was also more than prepared to help in a fashion emergency as well. Mary Terrinoni and Jared Bryer were in their ambulance when a prom-bound teen approached them. He needed help with tying his tie. Without hesitation, Bryer got out to … [Link]

Slashdot » Sprint Sues FCC For 'Capricious' Deregulation of Business Data Services

Friday 12 May 19:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Sprint and another wireless company have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission for the agency's recent decision on business data services. Overland Park-based Sprint and Arkansas-based Windstream Services filed the petition for review earlier this week, seeking relief "on the grounds that the Report and Order is arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion," … [Link]

Mashable » Teen turns in 127-page 'Gay Marriage is Fabulous' manifesto to defend love

Friday 12 May 19:05:09 UTC 2017

There’s clapping back at a teacher, and then there's writing a 127-page paper explaining to your teacher, in explicit, heavily sourced detail, why gay marriage is a right.  Not everyone has the energy, drive, vocabulary, time, or pure, flammable rage to do the second one.  Basically, not all of us are this 11th grade Catholic high school student from rural Missouri, … [Link]

Mashable » Sheryl Sandberg gets real about heartbreak in Virginia Tech graduation speech

Friday 12 May 19:02:13 UTC 2017

Sitting through a commencement speech is a roll of the dice: Your speaker might be boring or condescending, you might be sweltering from the sun or soaked by the rain, you might even be too hungover to care about what happens before victoriously waltzing across the stage to collect your diploma.   SEE ALSO: Sheryl Sandberg bears her heart and soul … [Link]

Mashable » Steph Curry got cheered at 'Hamilton' then played tambourine with a jazz band

Friday 12 May 19:02:00 UTC 2017

Oh, you're still on the Hamilton wait list? Oh, you have to sit in the audience when you go see live jazz?  Clearly, you are not back-to-back NBA MVP Steph Curry, the toast of the Bay Area, enjoying a night out in the region where he reigns supreme.  Curry and his wife, Ayesha — for whom the Warriors star recently lifted … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Nvidia Releases Audio and 360 Video SDKs for VR Development

Friday 12 May 18:37:33 UTC 2017

Nvidia announced at the GPU Technology Conference this week the release of VRWorks Audio and 360 Video SDKs to help simplify VR development. VRWorks Audio uses NVIDIA OptiX ray-tracing technology to deliver realistic audio in VR environments, and doesn’t require any additional information of a scene or prebuilt filters to create a complete acoustic image of the environment in real … [Link]

Mashable » Mom to Mom: Mothers and daughters discuss parenting

Friday 12 May 18:37:26 UTC 2017

The bond between mother and daughter is special, made even more so when a daughter has children of her own. A sense of mutual understanding clicks in that helps to bridge the gap between generations.    In honor of Mother’s Day on May 14, we spoke to some mothers and their daughters about how motherhood has changed, what they’ve learned from … [Link]

Mashable » Could you really remove Facebook from your life?

Friday 12 May 18:35:35 UTC 2017

Can you live without Facebook? Yes, you can. And life will go on just like the days before Facebook came into your life and sucked up all your attention. This week's MashTalk is hosted by Tech Editor Pete Pachal, with commentary from Senior Tech Correspondent Raymond Wong and Tech News Intern Freia Lobo. SEE ALSO: Does Microsoft now make more … [Link]

Mashable » Wow, James Comey's breakup playlist is really powerful

Friday 12 May 18:21:53 UTC 2017

In the wake of a stressful uncoupling, a breakup playlist can work wonders.  That's why when we came across this 100 percent real playlist from former FBI director James Comey, we just had to share it with you.  Because he's going through the hardest breakup of all — getting fired from your longtime post by a corrupt president who didn't want … [Link]

Slashdot » Cyberattack Hits England's National Health Service With Ransom Demands

Friday 12 May 18:20:38 UTC 2017

Hospitals across England have been hit by a large-scale cyber-attack, the NHS has confirmed, which has locked staff out of their computers and forced many trusts to divert emergency patients. The IT systems of NHS sites across the country appear to have been simultaneously hit, with a pop-up message demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the PCs. NHS … [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer 'among' White House bushes inspires perfectly shady lawn ornament

Friday 12 May 18:08:34 UTC 2017

When you are in a position of power and you decided to hide in – I'm sorry among – a bunch of bushes to avoid your responsibilities – you can pretty much expect this kind of thing to happen. Inspired by Sean Spicer's truly bizarre method of avoiding questioning following the firing of FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, Facebook user Lisa … [Link]

Slashdot » Blocked From US Tech Investing, China Goes To Israel Instead

Friday 12 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Struggling to seal deals in the United States as regulatory scrutiny tightens, Chinese companies looking to invest in promising technology are finding a warmer welcome for their cash in Israel. From a report: Unfazed by this change, which was brought on in part by a new administration focused on US protectionism, Chinese investors are putting their money in Israeli companies … [Link]

Mashable » Some of the best movie shots are those between characters

Friday 12 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

We continue our look at some of the best shots in all of film history by digging into relational shots, two shots, over the shoulders, group shots and crowds. Not just based on how cool they look (because there's too many cool looking shots for that!) but how they work and why. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Parasoft Enahances API Testing Tool

Friday 12 May 17:58:25 UTC 2017

Parasoft, software testing solution provider, announced new features within its API testing solution, SOAtest. SOAtest assists testers with security, reliability, and performance across systems via automated "end-to-end" testing scenarios. [Link]

Mashable » This aerial yoga mat doubles as a portable hammock

Friday 12 May 17:38:51 UTC 2017

‘Levitat’ is a suspended yoga mat that's also a 3-person hammock. It can be used anywhere there are 3 strong posts, making it perfect for any outdoor adventures. Read more…More about Kickstarter, Fitness, Outdoors, Yoga, and Aerial View [Link]

Mashable » NSA tools at center of ransomware attacks hitting UK hospitals: report

Friday 12 May 17:24:32 UTC 2017

A widespread ransomware attack hit multiple European countries on Friday, locking up computers and ransoming access in exchange for large Bitcoin payments, and also hit the UK's National Health Service, affecting computers at hospitals and doctors' offices. SEE ALSO: Windows users should be really worried about the latest NSA leak Screenshots shared of the attack show the ransomware program Wanna Cry … [Link]

Mashable » One Direction broke the boy band mold. Now they're dividing and conquering.

Friday 12 May 17:21:38 UTC 2017

One Direction is accidentally the best named boy band in the history of coordinated turtlenecks. Legend has it that Harry Styles picked it on a whim because it sounded cool after Simon Cowell gave the five boys a second chance to compete on X Factor if they were willing to go at it as a team. For about five years, it … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Releases Study Defending YouTube's Value To Music Biz; Trade Bodies Hit Back

Friday 12 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

The ongoing tussle between YouTube and the music industry took a new turn this week when Google assured everyone that its video platform doesn't have any negative impact on the other streaming music services — despite all the free music it offers. From a report: A Google-commissioned report into how YouTube impacts on the wider music economy has — somewhat … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Massive cyberattack hits several hospitals across England

Friday 12 May 17:19:00 UTC 2017

Hackers are demanding a ransom for hospitals to regain access to their computer systems. Patients are being diverted and staff are locked out of computers [Link]

Popular Science » How to build a medieval crossbow

Friday 12 May 17:12:01 UTC 2017

DIY A Middle-Aged model Want to channel your inner medieval warrior? William Gurstelle designed a model crossbow that you can make using basic tools. [Link]

Mashable » This 82-year-old DJ makes dumplings by day and rocks Tokyo's club scene by night

Friday 12 May 17:09:57 UTC 2017

Dumpling maker by day, club DJ by night – an 82-year-old Japanese woman, who goes by the moniker DJ Sumirock, spins techno tunes for club-goers in Tokyo. Read more…More about Cooking, New York, Tokyo, Dj, and Techno [Link]

Mashable » Delta sign error hints that the coming tech ban on planes will cover nearly everything

Friday 12 May 17:05:16 UTC 2017

UPDATED 10:55 a.m. PT with information from Delta. Abandon all devices bigger than a smartphone, ye who board here.  We just got our first look at an airline warning passengers that they cannot bring laptops, tablets, or e-readers in their carry-on bags.  This: Breaking: #ElectronicsBan: @Delta are displaying info at airport "Effective May 12, Cell phones ONLY onboard flights to United … [Link]

Mashable » Virtual reality patients are teaching med students how to break bad news

Friday 12 May 17:00:07 UTC 2017

How do you deliver bad news?  It's an unfortunate question we all grapple with at some point in our lives. But regularly having tough, life-changing conversations is a job requirement for many doctors. SEE ALSO: Hospitals try giving patients a dose of VR A newly developed technology called MPathic VR helps medical professionals learn how to deliver bad news, like a … [Link]

Mashable » Why a studio decided to make a sequel to a failed game

Friday 12 May 17:00:00 UTC 2017

For a million reasons, much of it out of anyone’s control, the initial crop of games that launches with any brand new console is bound to have some duds. Normally, those unfortunate failures don’t warrant a sequel, and second chances are exceedingly rareKnack is the exception. System launch games are built on brand new hardware that developers are unfamiliar with. Deadlines … [Link]

Mashable » Michigan students powerfully respond to '13 Reasons Why' with 13 Reasons Why Not

Friday 12 May 16:51:02 UTC 2017

As conversations and criticism continue around Netflix's 13 Reasons Why, one Michigan high school is taking action by having students openly discuss the people and things that keep them going. 13 Reasons Why Not began at Oxford High School in honor of former student Megan Abbott, who died by suicide in 2013. Students didn't know about the project until the first … [Link]

Mashable » Teens used their AP English exams to completely roast Trump

Friday 12 May 16:48:32 UTC 2017

On Wednesday, high school students across the country channelled weeks of cramming to complete the AP English Exam, a standardized test featuring multiple choice and essay questions. If their scores are high enough, the students earn college credit. According to BuzzFeed, the final essay question of the exam, which was based on “America the Illiterate,” a column by progressive writer Chris … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook helps you celebrate Mother's Day by putting purple flowers everywhere

Friday 12 May 16:41:21 UTC 2017

What’s a better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with animated purple flowers on Facebook? Actual flowers, you say? Get out of here. Mother's Day is fast approaching and Facebook is here to help you celebrate. You can express your gratitude to the mothers in your life with numerous features, many of which are accented with purple flowers. The company's "Thankful" … [Link]

Slashdot » New Ransomware 'Jaff' Spotted; Malware Groups Pushing 5M Emails Per Hour To Circulate It

Friday 12 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The Necurs botnet has been harnessed to fling a new strain of ransomware dubbed "Jaff". Jaff spreads in a similar way to the infamous file-encrypting malware Locky and even uses the same payment site template, but is nonetheless a different monster. Attached to dangerous emails is an infectious PDF containing an embedded DOCM file with a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ultrasonic speaker lets you whisper to people 30 metres away

Friday 12 May 16:28:27 UTC 2017

Wearable device beams words using targeted sound waves to prevent anyone overhearing and could eventually be used by soldiers and divers [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hear the roar of the lionfish recorded for the first time

Friday 12 May 16:28:26 UTC 2017

The vocalisations of the voracious lionfish could help us keep tabs on this invasive species as it works its way up the US east coast [Link]

Popular Science » Why the universe is so dang empty

Friday 12 May 16:25:54 UTC 2017

Entertainment From the folks behind PHD Comics Why is there so much space? Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Polar bears shift from seals to bird eggs as Arctic ice melts

Friday 12 May 16:25:00 UTC 2017

The habitat overlap of polar bears and their main prey, ringed seals, is disappearing and the bears are instead getting closer to nesting birds [Link]

Mashable » Kobe Bryant met George R.R. Martin to talk 'story' so retirement seems to be going well

Friday 12 May 16:17:22 UTC 2017

Along with the rest of the world: Kobe Bryant loves Game of Thrones.  Unlike the rest of us: the retired basketball star has endless resources, and yesterday got to meet George R.R. Martin to learn about "the art of story." Casual. SEE ALSO: Rejoice: George R.R. Martin has a new 'Game of Thrones' story coming out The pair took a photo … [Link]

Slashdot » Major Cyberattack Hits As Many As 16 British Health Facilities; Ransomware Demanded

Friday 12 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Hospitals across England have been hit by a large-scale cyber-attack, the NHS has confirmed, which has locked staff out of their computers and forced many trusts to divert emergency patients. The IT systems of NHS sites across the country appear to have been simultaneously hit, with a pop-up message demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the PCs. NHS … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is pretty grossed out by a Twitter executive desperately wooing Trump

Friday 12 May 15:54:42 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump loves Twitter. But does Twitter, the company, love Trump? SEE ALSO: Trump tweets Mexico will 'eventually' pay for the wall 'in some form' after Democrats also agree to pay for it Apparently so.  Twitter Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Anthony Noto tweeted a suggestion to Trump Friday morning that led to scrutiny from the Twitter-verse. Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Teen's terrible drawing of her girlfriend inspires many romantic, unartistic copycats

Friday 12 May 15:54:11 UTC 2017

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a bad drawing? It must be worth at least a million. Delaware native Alexis Semmel wanted to print out a picture of her girlfriend, Liz Todd, for a locket but she found it was "really hard to print a picture that small." Luckily, inspiration struck, even if Semmel didn't have the artistic … [Link]

Popular Science » A demagogic dinosaur, a mysterious space robot, and other amazing images of the week

Friday 12 May 15:52:00 UTC 2017

Science Newsworthy eye-candy Our favorite images from this week's science, technology, and space news. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Why using AI in policing decisions risks race and class bias

Friday 12 May 15:46:55 UTC 2017

AI is rocking the world of policing — and the consequences are still unclear.  British police are poised to go live with a predictive artificial intelligence system that will help officers assess the risk of suspects re-offending.  SEE ALSO: Mark this as the moment when United trolling jumped the shark It's not Minority Report (yet) but certainly sounds scary. Just like … [Link]

Popular Science » See how much sugar is packed into 'healthy' food

Friday 12 May 15:37:04 UTC 2017

Health Using xkcd's classic (and gross) Cadbury Egg analogy There's more sugar in a can of tonic water than in a Cadbury cream egg. Just think about that for a second. [Link]

Mashable » The OnePlus 5 could be the phone that destroys Samsung's Galaxy S8

Friday 12 May 15:35:28 UTC 2017

Hold on to your butts because the mother of all leaks for the OnePlus 5, one of the most anticipated phones of the year, has hit the interwebs. If these are indeed the specs for the OnePlus 5, which we've confirmed arrives this summer, then Samsung and every other Android phone maker might be in trouble. SEE ALSO: The successor to … [Link]

Slashdot » Nuisance Call Firm Keurboom Hit With Record Fine

Friday 12 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A cold-calling firm has been fined a record $515,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for making almost 100 million nuisance calls. Keurboom Communications called people, sometimes at night, to see if they were eligible for road-accident or PPI compensation, the ICO said. It breached privacy laws by calling people without their consent. The company has … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch live as astronauts complete the 200th ISS spacewalk

Friday 12 May 15:16:47 UTC 2017

Space After a short delay, the walk is underway Happy 200th spacewalk! Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Astronauts take epic 200th spacewalk outside the International Space Station

Friday 12 May 15:15:19 UTC 2017

Two NASA astronauts are floating around in the void outside the International Space Station Friday. NASA's Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer are, at the time of this writing, comfortably inside their spacesuits traversing the outside of the Space Station, while performing maintenance on the $100 billion orbiting laboratory.  SEE ALSO: The first spacewalk was 50 years ago and was almost a … [Link]

Mashable » 'American Idol' is returning, but Kelly Clarkson and Simon Cowell are not

Friday 12 May 15:10:34 UTC 2017

American Idol is returning from the dead, but its top dawgs, Kelly Clarkson and Simon Cowell aren't coming along for the ride. While there was originally some speculation that Clarkson, the OG Idol, would be brought onboard the show's 16th season, Clarkson will not be returning to her reality show roots to judge right away. In fact, Variety reported on Thursday … [Link]

Mashable » Houston Rockets' kiss cam told one fan exactly where he stood with his friend

Friday 12 May 15:07:10 UTC 2017

So much cringe, in so little time. Usually the Kiss Cam moment is filled with happy people sharing a smooch while the crowd cheers them on. It's a super sweet moment unless you happen to be completely denied a kiss and then mocked by the sports team. SEE ALSO: Shaq is a flat-Earther too, apparently During a Houston Rockets game Thursday, … [Link]

Mashable » Trump is going on a tweet-bender the likes of which we haven't seen in…OK at least days

Friday 12 May 15:05:16 UTC 2017

The Leader Of The Free World unleashed a tweetstorm on Friday, mainly focused on the FBI investigation into the Trump campaign's potential ties with the Russian government, with some hallmark media bashing thrown in.  SEE ALSO: Trumpniks have no defense for the James Comey mess, so duh, they're blaming the media In half-dozen tweets, Trump repeated his previous attacks on Democrats … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mussel gloop can be used to make wounds knit without any scars

Friday 12 May 15:03:08 UTC 2017

Secretions from mussels together with a synthesised skin protein create the ultimate glue – one that seamlessly meshes together skin wounds in rats [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain zaps let minimally conscious people communicate for a week

Friday 12 May 15:03:06 UTC 2017

Daily brain stimulation has “awakened” people with brain damage, allowing them to communicate for a week. The tech could eventually be used at home [Link]

Mashable » According to the preview of Kylie Jenner's show, You! Don't! Know! Kylie! Jenner!

Friday 12 May 15:00:34 UTC 2017

Kylie Jenner is not who you think she is. She is a skull eating neon roses. The celebriteen dropped the first trailer for her docuseries on E! this summer, The Life of Kylie. When you grow up on camera, everybody feels like they know you," Jenner says. "But they don't."  SEE ALSO: Kylie Jenner spinoff will document all the like, … [Link]

Mashable » The best shots in film involve more than just the lead character

Friday 12 May 15:00:00 UTC 2017

We continue our look at some of the best shots in all of film history by digging into relational shots, two shots, over the shoulders, group shots and crowds. Not just based on how cool they look (because there's too many cool looking shots for that!) but how they work and why. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. … [Link]

Mashable » Man demonstrates precisely why you shouldn't climb the barriers at a rail crossing

Friday 12 May 14:49:06 UTC 2017

Those barriers aren't casually placed at level crossings for aesthetic purposes. SEE ALSO: Surly swan blocking traffic DGAF about your morning commute One man proved the importance of said barriers when he decided to climb over them and into the train path in London yesterday.  In the video shared via Twitter, the impatient cyclist hauled his bike into the level crossing … [Link]

Mashable » Stray emu plays a game of cat and mouse with police on New Mexico highway

Friday 12 May 14:40:23 UTC 2017

Things they don't teach you when you learn how to drive: What to do if you see an emu running on the highway. And yet that's exactly the situation these New Mexico motorists found themselves in when they came across this strange scene involving various law enforcement officers trying to capture a very frightened emu. SEE ALSO: Watch an alligator chase … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Is Surprisingly Comfortable With Its New Place In a Mobile, Apple, and Android World

Friday 12 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The company that once held a mock funeral for the iPhone — complete with dedicated "iPhone trashcans" — now has a very different attitude about the company of Jobs. The Microsoft whose old CEO Steve Ballmer in 2007 famously predicted the iPhone had "no chance; no chance at all" of getting market share, now readily accepts … [Link]

Popular Science » Report: 96 percent of pilot-reported drone sightings are totally benign

Friday 12 May 14:34:45 UTC 2017

Aviation Close encounters of the drone kind are rarer than they seem Report from model airplane hobbyist group finds 96 percent of drone sightings harmless… [Link]

Mashable » Prom's Big Queer Takover

Friday 12 May 14:21:38 UTC 2017

AMBAR DEL MORAL/MASHABLEAl Belmont just knew knew it in his gut: he was going to become prom king.Belmont is 17 and a student at North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. He's also transgender, a part of his identity he would have likely had to hide or "correct" if he had wanted to attend prom at pretty much any other point … [Link]

Mashable » Cry of the week: Jimmy bests Chuck on 'Better Call Saul'

Friday 12 May 14:18:31 UTC 2017

Welcome to our weekly series "Cry of the Week," in which we highlight whatever moment made us ugly cry on our couches the most in the past seven days.  It's all been leading up to this.  Over the past two and a half seasons, we've watched as the relationship between Jimmy and Chuck on Better Call Saul has gone from … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk's Boring Company isn't waiting any longer

Friday 12 May 14:08:25 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ next, Elon?","image":&quot~ Musk's vision for traffic-skipping underground tunnels looks pretty incredible","sources&quot~ musk,amber heard,real-time,real-time video,real time,the future,us & world,real time video,elon musk tesla,elon,boring company,rea,tunnels,the boring company","sec0":null~ musk,amber heard,real-time,real-time video,real time,the future,us & world,real time video,elon musk tesla,elon,boring company,rea,tunnels,the boring company","videoSeriesName~ More about Elon Musk, Los Angeles, Lax, Boring Company, and Tunnels [Link]

Mashable » Tom Brady scoffs at curses as he nabs the 'Madden NFL 18' cover

Friday 12 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Tom Brady's 2017/2018 season is doomed, and New England Patriots have EA Sports to thank for that. The infuriatingly talented quarterback — full disclosure: I am a Giants fan, and therefore hate the Pats — has been chosen as the featured athlete on the cover of Madden NFL 2018. Remarkably, this is Brady's first Madden cover, despite the fact that … [Link]

Slashdot » HP Issues Fix For Keylogger Found On Several Laptop Models

Friday 12 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

HP says it has a fix for a flaw that caused a number of its PC models to keep a log of each keystroke a customer was entering. The issue, caused by problematic code in an audio driver, affected PC models from 2015 and 2016. From a report: HP has since rolled out patches to remove the keylogger, which will … [Link]

Mashable » Sit back and enjoy watch this smooth guy's Tinder game backfire

Friday 12 May 13:48:54 UTC 2017

Things were going so well!  A smooth intro: self aware but still forward, unimposing, nothing too inappropriate. All stacked up to be a decent Tinder interaction (if there is such a thing).  And then: crash and burn.  SEE ALSO: Seduce people using this ‘slow’ dating app — if you have time "Are you a banker because leave me a loan."  so very … [Link]

Mashable » Melissa McCarthy is casually cruising through Midtown on Sean Spicer's podium

Friday 12 May 13:30:08 UTC 2017

Everyone stop what you're doing: Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer is speeding through the streets of NYC on the famous Spicey podium.  Or at least she was Friday morning.  McCarthy, who is hosting Saturday Night Live this week, is famous for her impeccable impression of Press Secretary Sean Spicer. And now, it looks like she's taking her character to the streets … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable pup loses a shocking 80 pounds and is now living his best life

Friday 12 May 13:24:17 UTC 2017

A Scottish Corgi mix named Tyko has a new lease on life. SEE ALSO: Ridiculously adorable skateboarding pup crashes into the BBC The overweight dog had grown to a whopping 109 pounds from overfeeding and zero exercise. His size made it difficult for him to breathe and walk. The Scottish SPCA had to seize Tyko from his owner whose kindness was … [Link]

Mashable » Jessica Chastain responds to a question about Johnny Depp with an expert eye roll

Friday 12 May 13:16:31 UTC 2017

Johnny Depp spends an inordinate amount of money to have someone feed him his lines in an earpiece so he doesn't have to memorize them. It's one of those facts that seems to confirm that some things in the universe are exactly as they seem. Sort of like how Jessica Chastain shows up and does her job in a professional manner.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Waymo's Case Against Uber Sent By Judge To US Prosecutors

Friday 12 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: The judge presiding over Waymo's trade-secrets theft lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. asked federal prosecutors to investigate the claims in the case. U.S. District Judge William Alsup said in Thursday's order he takes no position on whether prosecution is warranted. The specter of a possible prosecution has hung over the case for … [Link]

Popular Science » Historic floods are ravaging Canada

Friday 12 May 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Environment Climate change is likely a factor Southeastern Canada is experiencing record breaking floods. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Why your brain thinks these identical lines are different lengths

Friday 12 May 12:02:00 UTC 2017

Science The Müller–Lyer illusion toys with how your brain remembers the world around you. The Müller–Lyer illusion takes advantage of how your brain remembers the world around you. [Link]

Mashable » Man sees Theresa May knocking on his door on CCTV and blatantly ignores her

Friday 12 May 12:01:54 UTC 2017

It’s good practice to not open your door to strangers, but is the prime minister technically a stranger? SEE ALSO: Theresa May laughs awkwardly in Parliament, instantly becomes meme David Bryan got a surprising home visit from the Prime Minister Theresa May, but he didn't greet her in the way you'd expect. In fact, he didn't greet her at all. Bryan … [Link]

Mashable » Google's chat app Allo takes Bitmoji to the next level

Friday 12 May 11:49:59 UTC 2017

Google’s messaging app Allo — one of the several confusingly similar communication apps Google has launched in the past year or so — has a new trick: It can create a Bitmoji-like, cartoon version of yourself.  Even better, Google's using a neural network, an artificial intelligence of sorts, to do it.  SEE ALSO: Google's plan to root out hateful videos with … [Link]

Mashable » My favorite college professor was YouTube

Friday 12 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

As I get ready to walk at my college graduation next week, I have more gratitude for one thing above all: YouTube. YouTube was my go to while doing homework, prepping for exams or just when I needed to refresh what a term meant. SEE ALSO: The time has come to remove Facebook from your life It's also the first place … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese game throws the spotlight on the country's appalling internet addiction camps

Friday 12 May 10:30:40 UTC 2017

A Chinese game based on the country's notorious "internet addiction camps" has shed light on their condition, and some of the appalling "cures" they have inflicted on teenagers. The game, called Mysteries of Fence (篱笆庄密&#~ gained attention after getting featured on Steam Greenlight, which allows people to vote on indie games. Set in a tense, clinical environment, players are asked to … [Link]

Mashable » Ridiculously adorable skateboarding pup crashes into the BBC

Friday 12 May 10:30:06 UTC 2017

There’s nothing quite as magical as a skateboarding French bulldog. SEE ALSO: This little boy reuniting with his doggie best friend will make you ugly cry Yesterday, the skater pup Eric Spock MacLean a.k.a. Erocdog was seen showing off his skills — this time, outside the front doors of the BBC in central London. A Twitter user shot a video of … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Java Data Science Cookbook – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 12 May 10:27:11 UTC 2017

Get "Java Data Science Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-15 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » The Prince of Norway is the internet's new favourite royal family member

Friday 12 May 10:15:57 UTC 2017

Forget George, Charlotte, and all of those smug British royals.  SEE ALSO: Ring the alarm. The palace just released a new photo of Princess Charlotte. Enter Prince Sverre Magnus, 11, who busted into a dab during the 80th birthday celebrations of his grandparents, King Harald V and Queen Sonja:  MEDIA: The Prince of Norway during a royal ceremony pic.twitter.com/yAGpUJH2XX — The … [Link]

Mashable » Snooki and JWOWW's first road trip was an absolute hot mess

Friday 12 May 10:15:00 UTC 2017

Snooki and JWOWW recount the moment they became best friends. Follow their animated journey filled with fireworks, wine, and partying like a rock star at a hotel.  First Fails is a new mini-series from Mashable and Bravo. Join celebrities as they recount their worst moments, with an animated twist. Read more… More about Bravo, Snooki, First Fails, Jwoww, and Watercooler … [Link]

Slashdot » Star Trek Bridge Crew Gets IBM Watson-Powered Voice Commands

Friday 12 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

PolygamousRanchKid writes: Star Trek Bridge Crew — the VR game that puts you in the slip-on space shoes of a Starfleet officer — already emphasizes vocal communication when you're playing with real humans, but it will soon allow you to use your voice to issue orders to computer-controlled characters, too. The feature has been made possible using IBM's VR Speech … [Link]

Mashable » When did laptops become such a danger on planes?

Friday 12 May 9:52:49 UTC 2017

First shoes, then liquids, and now laptops. With reports suggesting the airplane cabin laptop ban may soon expand from flights originating in eight Middle Eastern and African countries to parts of Europe, it's clear that our computers have now joined the list of things we have to worry about when flying.  However, some big questions remain: Why now, and why are … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert claims sweet, sweet victory over Donald Trump

Friday 12 May 9:48:21 UTC 2017

Donald Trump called, Stephen Colbert responded. In an interview with Time, the president of the United States lashed out at The Late Show host, calling him "no-talent" and "filthy" following Colbert's controversial May 1 monologue. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump slams 'no-talent' Stephen Colbert in latest tirade against the media And naturally, Colbert had some thoughts, Colbert-style.  "The president of the … [Link]

Mashable » Harry Styles is asked if his new song is about Taylor Swift and it gets super awkward

Friday 12 May 9:27:55 UTC 2017

Harry Styles had to know that someone was going to eventually ask this question. He really should have practiced his poker face in the mirror. SEE ALSO: The trailer for Harry Styles' solo debut has everyone freaking out During a BBC Radio 1 interview, host Nick "Grimmy" Grimshaw asked the question that's been on everyone's minds — is the song "Two … [Link]

Mashable » This village in Indonesia is literally made out of rainbows

Friday 12 May 9:22:45 UTC 2017

Now this is what they call colourful.  Kampung Pelangi, which literally translates to Rainbow Village, has to be one of the most colourful villages in the world, let alone in Indonesia. SEE ALSO: 'Glitter tears' is the beauty trend for sad but sparkly people The village, which is home to 232 houses, is splashed in a series of bright colours and … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling sends heartfelt tweet to fans after rare 'Harry Potter' prequel is stolen

Friday 12 May 9:16:51 UTC 2017

J.K. Rowling never refrains from public appeals for a good cause as her tireless Twitter activity shows. But this time, it's really personal.  SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling just tweeted the biggest 'Harry Potter' apology so far A rare Harry Potter prequel, penned personally by the author over two sides of an A5 postcard, has been stolen during a burglary in Birmingham, … [Link]

Mashable » Huge rotting sea creature that washed ashore is horrifyingly turning the water red

Friday 12 May 9:00:22 UTC 2017

Something has washed up on the shore of an Indonesian island. It's huge, it's floating — and it's rotting. A large 15m (49.2 ft) long sea creature was discovered off Hulung Beach, on Seram Island, Indonesia. SEE ALSO: Huge snake falls through gym's ceiling because even indoors isn't safe The creature was discovered by 37-year-old local resident Asrul Tuanakota, reports the … [Link]

Mashable » Ominous 'Twin Peaks' teaser finally shows characters saying enigmatic words

Friday 12 May 8:48:31 UTC 2017

David Lynch has been strenuously tight-lipped about the highly anticipated upcoming season of Twin Peaks.  Up until now, teasers and trailers just showed some images of sets and characters. That's it. But in the latest clip, we finally see characters old and new saying words which will probably be closely scrutinised by fans for the next 10 days.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » UK startup Improbable just raised half a billion dollars to build the Matrix

Friday 12 May 8:33:54 UTC 2017

A UK company wants to build massive-scale simulations of reality, and they just raised $502 million to do it.  The Series B funding round, led by Softbank, values the company at over $1 billion. The money will be used to develop Improbable's technology, in particular its SpatialOS cloud-based operating system (currently in beta), which allows gaming companies to create huge virtual … [Link]

Mashable » This guy makes amazing coffee art that is seriously next level

Friday 12 May 8:19:10 UTC 2017

How could you bear to take a sip from this cup of coffee? 26-year-old Lee Kang Bin makes the most amazing coffee art designs — from Van Gogh's "Starry Night" to Pokemon, there's nothing he hasn't done. SEE ALSO: Coffee Machine Creates Latte Art of Your Face Lee, who is the owner of Cafe C.Through in South Korea, says he has … [Link]

Mashable » It's 2017, and Samsung is still launching flip phones

Friday 12 May 7:47:51 UTC 2017

You read that right: Samsung still hasn't given up on flip phones.  In fact, the company — as reported by Korea's ET News, via The Investor — is preparing to launch a new model in Korea soon. SEE ALSO: Check out Samsung's latest 'Gear VR' and 'Gear 360' The device, named SM-W2017, appears to be a new version of an existing … [Link]

Slashdot » Germany Sets New National Record With 85 Percent of Its Electricity Sourced From Renewables

Friday 12 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Germany was able to set a new national record for the last weekend of April with 85 percent of all electricity consumed in the country being produced from renewables — wind, solar, biomass, and hydroelectric power. Digital Trends reports: Aided by a seasonal combination of windy but sunny weather, during that weekend the majority of Germany's coal-fired power stations weren't … [Link]

Mashable » Marry your love of instant noodles and fried chicken with this incredible burger

Friday 12 May 5:49:21 UTC 2017

Instant noodles, ramen, whatever you call 'em — it's always been there for us in our hour of laziness or when we're short on cash. But what if you could use it as a coating for fried chicken? Thanks to the brainiacs at Guilty, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia, you can live that flavour-heavy fantasy. Think fried chicken sandwich, where the … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » Moms, then and now.

Friday 12 May 5:18:33 UTC 2017

NitroKitty has had a difficult few days, she is very ill and we're spending time with her. In the meantime, please enjoy one of our fave Mother's Day comics, and we hope to have a new comic up soon. Thanks for your understanding, -Nitrozac If you enJoyed the comic, please take a second to retweet or share the URL… thank you! [Link]

Mashable » Stare deeply into the eyes of this adorable bat munching on a grape

Friday 12 May 3:52:37 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Homeowner sues Zillow for allegedly undervaluing her home

Friday 12 May 3:40:49 UTC 2017

Zillow’s housing price estimate tool is facing its first legal challenge. An Illinois homeowner filed a lawsuit against the online real estate database this week, claiming the company's "Zestimates" feature lowballed the value of her house. SEE ALSO: 13 U.S. cities where millennials can't afford to buy a house Since Zillow obviously can't take a tour of every house in the … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity

Friday 12 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

President Trump on Thursday signed a long-delayed executive order on cybersecurity that "makes clear that agency heads will be held accountable for protecting their networks, and calls on government and industry to reduce the threat from automated attacks on the internet," reports The Washington Post. From the report: Picking up on themes advanced by the Obama administration, Trump's order also … [Link]

Mashable » Model who posed nude at sacred Maori site says they're not Indigenous

Friday 12 May 2:45:07 UTC 2017

Oh boy. Playboy model Jaylene Cook has been on the receiving end of outrage for posing nude on top of New Zealand's Mount Taranaki then posting on Instagram. The volcano is sacred to the Maōri people, and Cook has received a deluge of comments, pointing that out.  SEE ALSO: German insurance ad slammed for its 'cheap ripoff' of a Maori haka … [Link]

Mashable » Police chopper warns paddleboarders they're surrounded by 15 sharks

Friday 12 May 1:58:15 UTC 2017

New footage shot near Capistrano Beach from the Orange County Sheriff's Department adds to the evidence that Southern California has a really bad shark problem this year.  “You are paddleboarding next to approximately 15 great white sharks,” Deputy Brian Stockbridge announced  from the helicopter to the beachgoers below. Thankfully, the sharks were relatively small and were not acting aggressively, so the … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Watch Can Detect An Abnormal Heart Rhythm With 97 Percent Accuracy, UCSF Study Says

Friday 12 May 1:45:00 UTC 2017

According to a study conducted through heartbeat measurement app Cardiogram and the University of California, San Francisco, the Apple Watch is 97 percent accurate in detecting the most common abnormal heart rhythm when paired with an AI-based algorithm. TechCrunch reports: The study involved 6,158 participants recruited through the Cardiogram app on Apple Watch. Most of the participants in the UCSF … [Link]

Mashable » Everything is totally fine at Fyre Festival HQ — just don't ask about a paycheck or the FBI

Friday 12 May 1:25:40 UTC 2017

In today's least shocking news, it turns out the organizers behind last month's disastrous Fyre Festival are about as good at running a workplace as they are at throwing a luxury musical extravaganza. Employees of Fyre Media, the tech startup behind the event, were recently informed on a staff conference call that they would no longer be paid, according to an … [Link]

Mashable » United flight evacuated because of a scorpion

Friday 12 May 1:19:13 UTC 2017

UPDATED 8:50 p.m. PT with information from United's statement about the scorpion incident.  United Airlines can't catch a break.  No, nobody was dragged off a plane — this time passengers on a flight bound to Quito, Ecuador, from Houston tweeted about a scorpion on their plane Thursday evening. SEE ALSO: A scorpion stung a man on a United Airlines flight, because … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Doesn't Harvard Want To Talk About Its Mystery Microsoft Azure Project?

Friday 12 May 1:15:00 UTC 2017

theodp writes: GeekWire's Tom Krazit reports, "Microsoft Azure appears to have scored a high-profile customer: Harvard University's prestigious CS50 computer science class, not that anybody wants to talk about it." A deleted-today-but-still-cached Microsoft Technical Case Study on the software giant's GitHub account touts the success of a recent DevOps collaboration effort between Microsoft's Azure team and an unnamed "major U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » The Apple Watch could help doctors spot the leading cause of heart failure

Friday 12 May 1:02:25 UTC 2017

The Apple Watch could be used to detect a heart condition that causes over 100,000 strokes every year, according to a new study.  Heart health app Cardiogram and researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Cardiology Health eHeart project teamed up to take a closer look at just how effective the Watch can be at tracking the most clinically … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon Outbids AT&T For Nationwide 5G Wireless Spectrum

Friday 12 May 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Verizon has agreed to pay $3.1 billion for wireless spectrum holder Straight Path Communications, beating out rival AT&T, which had offered to buy Straight Path for $1.6 billion in stock. Verizon's acquisition will give it access to the frequencies necessary to build a 5G network across the U.S. The Verge reports: The news that AT&T was aiming to buy the … [Link]

Mashable » Steph Curry lifted his social media blackout for the most adorable reason

Friday 12 May 0:23:43 UTC 2017

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry recently said he's temporarily logging off social media to focus on the NBA Playoffs. An assistant might post to one of his accounts here and there, but he's trying to eliminate distractions.  As the Warriors await their opponent in the Western Conference Finals, though, Curry showed up on social media in a big way — … [Link]

Mashable » Trump and EDM get these lacrosse bros super pumped

Friday 12 May 0:09:08 UTC 2017

There are many songs to which a college sports team could hypothetically take the field. Players could run onto the grass while "Get Ready For This" blares. Or they could play some AC/DC. They could even blast that one song from 8 Mile. Or they could layer a Donald Trump speech over an EDM track, as the Adelphi University men's lacrosse … [Link]

Slashdot » Windows 10 On ARM Will Support x86 Apps From Outside the Store

Friday 12 May 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Liliputing: First announced last year, Microsoft provided an update on Windows 10 ARM at the MS Build developer conference today. And the company confirmed that not only would Windows 10 ARM be able to run legacy apps developed for computers with x86 processors but you'd be able to just download any old Win32 … [Link]

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