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 » Woman's perfect response to congressman's ignorant health care question lights up Reddit

Monday 15 May 23:56:56 UTC 2017

U.S. Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa, asked the worst hypothetical question about women's health care at a town hall in Iowa last week, but he got the best response for the ignorant statement — and it's going viral. SEE ALSO: Time and time again, late night hosts have destroyed Trumpcare. Here are their best jokes. Blum asked at a Dubuque, Iowa, town … [Link]

Mashable » We need to talk about all these absurd stock photos of hackers

Monday 15 May 23:55:57 UTC 2017

Hackers make it their life's mission to remain anonymous, but we allllllll know exactly what they look like. I mean, come on. We've all seen the pictures. They are a shady-looking individuals often found lurking in darkened rooms illuminated by nothing but the glow of menacing green binary code. Hackers are faceless creepers hidden by the invincible cloak of a hoodie, … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter absolutely loses it over Trump's meeting with the Russians

Monday 15 May 23:45:35 UTC 2017

So Trump reportedly revealed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador during a meeting last week, as you do. The U.S. press was barred from the meeting — only their Russian counterparts were invited, naturally — but multiple officials revealed the news to the Washington Post for a report published Monday. SEE ALSO: Of course there are a … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Job Posting Hints At VR MMO

Monday 15 May 23:43:00 UTC 2017

sqorbit writes: Microsoft has posted a job opening for a Senior Design Manager for a mixed-reality team. The posting states they are "looking to build a massively social gaming and entertainment experience for both the PC and the console." It looks like they are targeting both PC and Xbox Platforms for a VR socially geared development project. The requirements: "The … [Link]

Mashable » The Apple Watch could be revolutionary in the fight against diabetes

Monday 15 May 23:32:12 UTC 2017

For people with diabetes, the Apple Watch could soon become indispensable.  BGR claims to have "exclusive" information from a source "familiar with Apple's plans" about the company's efforts to develop groundbreaking new ways to harness the Watch's health-tracking potential.   Apple aims to introduce the first-ever method for non-invasive glucose monitoring as a feature in an upcoming version of the Watch, … [Link]

Popular Science » If Proxima b has an atmosphere like Earth's, it might be habitable

Monday 15 May 23:30:00 UTC 2017

Space But that's a pretty big 'if' A second Earth may orbit our nearest neighboring star, and according to new simulations, it may be comfortable for life as we know it. [Link]

Slashdot » Should You Leave Google Chrome For the Opera Browser?

Monday 15 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

mspohr shares a report written by Jason Koebler via Motherboard who makes the case for why you should break up with Chrome and switch to the Opera browser: Over the last few years, I have grown endlessly frustrated with Chrome's resource management, especially on MacOS. Admittedly, I open too many tabs, but I'd wager that a lot of you do, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Remote Pacific island found buried under tonnes of plastic waste

Monday 15 May 22:56:42 UTC 2017

A tiny, otherwise pristine island is smothered by our blast from the past: vast amounts of decades-old plastic from around the world [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ladybird’s transparent shell reveals how it folds its wings

Monday 15 May 22:56:41 UTC 2017

The unusual way ladybird wings fold and unfold could help us design solar array paddles that unfold in space and even pave the way to better umbrellas [Link]

Mashable » Toyota backs adorably tiny flying car that could light the Olympic flame

Monday 15 May 22:50:38 UTC 2017

Toyota is getting in on the flying car craze—but with an Olympic twist. The Japanese automaker backed a project called Cartivator, which wants to build a tiny flying car to light the Olympic flame for the 2020 Summer Games. SEE ALSO: An all-electric flying car just made its first flight and it's as cool as it sounds Cartivator is made … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers threaten to release upcoming Disney movie – but which one?

Monday 15 May 22:42:07 UTC 2017

Hackers claim to have stolen an upcoming film from Walt Disney Studios and are threatening to release it online unless they're paid a "huge sum" in Bitcoin, Disney chief Bob Iger said Monday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Speaking at a town hall presentation with ABC employees in New York, Iger didn't say which film was targeted — though Pirates of … [Link]

Slashdot » A Lowe's Hardware Store Is Trialling Exoskeletons To Give Workers a Helping Hand

Monday 15 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

slew writes: Okay, this isn't Aliens 2, but hardware chain Lowe's is "outfitting employees with a simple exoskeleton to help them on the job," reports The Verge. "The company has partnered with Virginia Tech to develop the technology, which makes lifting and moving heavy objects easier. The non-motorized exoskeletons are worn like a harness, with carbon fiber rods acting as … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sonic Mania' is reviving Flying Battery Zone with everyone's favorite echidna

Monday 15 May 22:35:41 UTC 2017

The upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog game Sonic Mania is throwing it back to 1994's Sonic & Knuckles with one of the best levels of the 2D era: Flying Battery Zone. And yes, Knuckles the Echidna is soaring back to the spike-filled zone. The new version of the Flying Battery Zone was teased in March featuring Sonic and Tails. The new … [Link]

Mashable » The internet had a perfect rebuttal to Gregg Popovich calling out a 'dirty' play

Monday 15 May 22:35:15 UTC 2017

Was it dirty or just a bad-luck play? That's the controversy enveloping the NBA Playoffs after San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard injured his ankle landing on the foot of Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia.  Spurs coach Gregg Popovich didn't mince words in ripping Pachuila during a media session Monday — but the internet quickly struck back as only the … [Link]

Popular Science » Oil won't last forever, so Dubai is betting big on science and tech

Monday 15 May 22:30:00 UTC 2017

Technology The future-proofing engine. Oil won't last forever, and Dubai's government knows it. To stay prosperous, the city-state bets big on science and tech. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Of course there are a whole bunch of Trump tweets about how bad it is to mishandle classified intel

Monday 15 May 22:18:55 UTC 2017

Prepare to be shocked: The internet is using Donald Trump's own words against him after he did something he has criticized others for doing. According to a blockbuster Washington Post scoop, Trump revealed some classified information he was not cleared to share with a pair of Russian diplomats who visited the White House last week.  SEE ALSO: The Russians trolled Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Why Gregg Popovich is such a powerful critic of Donald Trump

Monday 15 May 22:15:43 UTC 2017

One of the NBA's most respected figures just lit into Donald Trump — again.  It's definitely not the first time Gregg Popovich, a five-time NBA champ with the San Antonio Spurs, has done this. And it's almost certainly not the last.  We'll soon get to why Popovich's criticism carries more weight than it might seem at first blush — but first, … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Releases macOS 10.12.5, iOS 10.3.2, watchOS 3.2.2, tvOS 10.2.1

Monday 15 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

On Monday, Apple released point updates to all its operating systems. Starting with the desktop, the macOS 10.12.5 update for Sierra is the fifth major update since the operating system was released in September of 2016. The iPhone-maker also released the iOS 10.3.2 for iPhones, iPads and iPods to the public. The update for Macs offers a range of bug … [Link]

Mashable » Nike's LED running track is lit

Monday 15 May 21:42:08 UTC 2017

The sick activation is part of Nike's latest shoe launch. Even non-runners will be into this track that let's you compete against yourself.  Read more…More about Tech, Technology, Running, Tech Utility, and Nike [Link]

Mashable » Kylie Jenner identifies the arm in her Lip Kit swatch Snapchats

Monday 15 May 21:41:52 UTC 2017

Kylie Jenner, woman of mystery, doesn't always keep her plump lips sealed.  She revealed to Fast Company that the enigmatic arm featured in her Snapchat Lip Kit swatches belongs to a human being who is officially employed as Jenner's housekeeper and not as an arm model.  SEE ALSO: According to the preview of Kylie Jenner's show, You! Don't! Know! Kylie! Jenner! … [Link]

Mashable » Groom credits Tesla Model X for saving his life the night before his own wedding

Monday 15 May 21:35:03 UTC 2017

Chalk up another feel-good story courtesy of Tesla's vaunted safety features.  A California couple almost missed out on exchanging their vows after the groom's rented Tesla Model X was struck in a vicious hit-and-run crash on the eve of their wedding. But according to the groom's heartfelt post on the Teslarati forums, "I am alive today well BC of a Model … [Link]

Mashable » If this alarm clock doesn't get you out of bed nothing will

Monday 15 May 21:34:37 UTC 2017

The BedBud alarm is perfect for perpetual snoozers, using motion sensor technology to “feel” if they’ve gotten up. Read more…More about Gadgets, Technology, Kickstarter, Bed, and Sleep [Link]

Mashable » How one Chicago mom started an after-school program by herself

Monday 15 May 21:33:56 UTC 2017

When faced with adversity, the option of throwing in the towel and giving up becomes more attractive as the problem grows. However, it is indicative of the American spirit to carry on despite the frustration and create your own solution to the problem at hand — this is exactly what Chicago’s Jennifer Maddox did.  Maddox, a South Side resident, was working two … [Link]

Mashable » Climate change is messing with all your favorite birds

Monday 15 May 21:23:01 UTC 2017

Timing is everything for migratory songbirds chirping away in North America's trees. If they arrive too late, they'll get only the scraps of spring's insect buffet. Plus, the best nesting spots and mates will be taken, leaving them with lackluster prospects for making baby birds. Arrive too early, and they'll face a hostile winter chill. Yet climate change is making it … [Link]

Slashdot » Judge's Order Bars Uber Engineer From LiDAR Work, Demands Returns of Stolen Files

Monday 15 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A U.S. federal judge has ordered Uber to bar its top self-driving car engineer from any work on LiDAR, and return stolen files to Google's self-driving car unit Waymo. Today's order by U.S. District Judge William Alsup demands Uber do "whatever it can to ensure that its employees return 14,000-plus pilfered … [Link]

Mashable » McDonald's ad about a boy, his dead father and Filet-O-Fish called out for being insensitive

Monday 15 May 21:14:06 UTC 2017

McDonald’s UK is backtracking on what was supposed to be a heartwarming ad about a young boy asking his mother about his dead father and finding out that they both liked the same sandwich: Filet-O-Fish. SEE ALSO: McDonald's wants us to eat our burgers with a fork made of fries The ad, which launched Friday in the UK, was supposed to … [Link]

Mashable » The "Stranger Things" kids keep forgetting to invite us to their fun hangouts

Monday 15 May 21:12:24 UTC 2017

We like to have fun too, you know. But the kids just don't understand. Ever since the premiere of Stranger Things last summer, the youngest members of the cast have been the talk of the town. Their adorable looks and pure personalities have had celebrities and normal people alike wishing they could hang out with them. SEE ALSO: People attempt to … [Link]

Popular Science » Critter decor items for your own animal house

Monday 15 May 21:08:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets Where the wild things are. Animal-inspired items to have a cow over. Make your house a zoo, but with far less poop. Read on for our picks. [Link]

Mashable » Sure, let men experience the hell that is wearing a romper all day

Monday 15 May 20:58:30 UTC 2017

The romper is a garment from hell meant to make it harder for women to use the bathroom. But sure, if men want in on stripping down to poop, that's fine. A group of dudes marketing the romper as a cool thing men should wear this summer recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for something called the RompHim. The product is, in … [Link]

Mashable » It's time to take your medicine and stop WannaCry ransomware in its tracks

Monday 15 May 20:58:12 UTC 2017

Hackers attacked a hospital system with ransomware and demanded $17,000 in bitcoin payment.  This was not part of the potentially deadly Global WannaCry Ransomware attack that slammed Britain's National Health Services (NHS) on Friday. It took place over a year ago, and the target was Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles. Like the NHS, Hollywood Presbyterian chose to pay the … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Tabloids Doxxed the 'Hero' Hacker Who Stopped a Global Cyberattack

Monday 15 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

The UK-based security researcher, who "accidentally" halted the spread of the ransomware Wanna Decryptor over the weekend, has been doxxed by UK tabloids. From a report: […] Journalists have published his name against his will, bringing him unwanted attention and sending a signal to privacy-sensitive researchers that no good deed goes unpunished. The researcher, writing under the username MalwareTechBlog, published … [Link]

Popular Science » How plagues help scientists puzzle out the past

Monday 15 May 20:36:56 UTC 2017

Entertainment Excerpt: Built on Bones Like many bioarchaeologists, I have a fondness for plagues. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » You can thank/blame Tina Fey for Alec Baldwin as Trump

Monday 15 May 20:30:20 UTC 2017

Everything Tina Fey touches turns to gold, or to an orange-tinged tan beneath a ghastly blonde wig. In The Hollywood Reporter's cover story about SNL and American politics, Lorne Michaels revealed that it was Fey who first floated the idea of her one-time 30 Rock co-star. "She said, 'Well, the person that should really play [Trump] is Alec'," Michaels told … [Link]

Mashable » What was Trump's lawyer thinking when he posted this photo on Twitter?

Monday 15 May 20:19:51 UTC 2017

After the Trump administration went nearly hours this weekend without a heart-stopping scandal, Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, bravely decided he'd be the one to break the reverie. On Sunday night, Cohen tweeted a photo of his daughter in lingerie and announced that he was proud of his "Ivy League daughter" for having "beauty and brains." Normally, a photo like this would … [Link]

Mashable » Exhaustive report on the alt-right's disinformation campaign is definitely worth your time

Monday 15 May 20:15:55 UTC 2017

How did trolls, men's rights activists, conspiracy theorists, gamergaters, "incels," neo-Nazis, and a variety of other subcultures end up coming together to engage in one of the most successful disinformation campaigns ever? A toxic combination of internet savvy, media negligence, and a shared interest in destroying establishment institutions, according to an exhaustive new report from Data & Society.  SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Mashable » Jolly Rancher-flavored Pop-Tarts can be part of your complete, unhealthy breakfast

Monday 15 May 20:07:54 UTC 2017

Pop-Tarts are the grab-and-go breakfast of our childhood. But Pop-Tarts have been pushing the definition of "breakfast" for a while now by offering sugar-laden flavors that seem more appropriate as dessert. And now Pop-Tarts have departed from breakfast entirely with three newly announced flavors. Hitting stores later this month are Jolly Rancher-flavored Pop-Tarts in three varieties: green apple, cherry, and watermelon. … [Link]

Slashdot » The Reign of the $100 Graphing Calculator Required By Every US Math Class Is Finally Ending

Monday 15 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

If you took a math class at some point in the US, there is likely a bulky $100 calculator gathering dust somewhere in your closet. Fast forward to today, and the Texas Instruments 84 — or the TI 84-Plus, or the TI-89 or any of the other even more expensive hardware variants — is quickly losing relevance. Engadget adds: Thanks … [Link]

Mashable » We're not saying you're obsolete, but Google is making music humans can't

Monday 15 May 19:59:45 UTC 2017

After teaching AI to draw and paint with AutoDraw, Google has set its sight on conquering another art form: music The company's AI research team, Google Magenta, announced a new project in April called Neural Synthesizer, or NSynth, which generates audio using deep neural networks. That technology will be demonstrated at Durham, North Carolina's annual arts and technology festival, Moogfest, later … [Link]

Popular Science » This remote island in the South Pacific is covered in 18 tons of our trash

Monday 15 May 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Environment Paradise lost One of the most pristine islands in the world now has the highest density of trash ever reported in nature. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Apple's new ad takes us to a New Orleans barber shop — with one familiar guest

Monday 15 May 19:22:25 UTC 2017

Apple's latest ad is about a New Orleans barber shop that gets a viral boost thanks to some well-placed headshots.  But if you look closely, there is one guest who might look a little familiar. Albert Einstein makes a cameo among the shop's diverse influx of new clientele. SEE ALSO: Sticker beef turns into all-out war in new Apple ad … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Vimeo to Add tus Resumable Upload Protocol to its API

Monday 15 May 19:20:05 UTC 2017

Video sharing platform Vimeo has announced plans to add the tus resumable upload protocol to the Vimeo API in late 2017. Developers will be able to build applications with the updated Vimeo API that provide new ways to upload videos and allow users to upload videos to Vimeo in multiple sessions. Developers will also be able to use tus client … [Link]

Slashdot » 'U Can't Talk to Ur Professor Like This'

Monday 15 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Millennial college students have become far too casual when they talk with their professors, reads an opinion piece on The New York Times. Addressing professors by their first names and sending misspelled, informal emails with text abbreviations have become common practices (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; here's a syndicated source) among many students than educators would like, Molly … [Link]

Mashable » Son fires Nerf gun at poor mom with incredible accuracy

Monday 15 May 19:02:48 UTC 2017

Mother's Day this year was all about showering our moms with love, telling them how much we appreciate them, and apparently, shooting them with Nerf guns. Moms just never stop putting up with all of the annoying things we do, even on their day. Youtube user Brant Coltrain uploaded this video of him firing a Nerf bullet at his poor, … [Link]

Mashable » Veterinary nurse makes colorful, custom casts for animals post-surgery

Monday 15 May 18:49:54 UTC 2017

Up there on the list of "most heart-wrenching things ever" is seeing a pet in a cast. Pets, as good and pure beings, don't deserve to feel any pain or have to go through any suffering. But alas, animals are no more immune to illness and injury than we are. So all we can do is ease as much as possible … [Link]

Slashdot » Motorola Looks at Dirt-Cheap Smartphones Again, Launches Moto C and Moto C Plus

Monday 15 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

We have seen over hundreds of manufacturers launch over thousands of smartphone models in the past three years. One of the remarkable smartphones, aimed at those who aren't planning to break a bank for it, has been Motorola's Moto E. Priced at $129, unlocked, without a contract, the handset was immensely popular in the developing markets. It changed the smartphone … [Link]

Mashable » Heed Twitter's warning: Don't buy your prom dress online

Monday 15 May 18:36:12 UTC 2017

Prom dress shopping is an activity best done in person— just ask any teen with a Twitter account. For young shoppers hoping to purchase relatively inexpensive gowns online, what arrives in the mail doesn't always live up to what's advertised on the website.  SEE ALSO: The song that rocked your prom, based on the year you graduated Though knock-off designer dresses … [Link]

Mashable » This new Facebook feature makes it even easier to use on your phone

Monday 15 May 18:35:04 UTC 2017

The latest Facebook update could make it even easier for users to navigate through all of its extensive groups, pages, and feeds on the mobile app.    The social network constantly tweaks its user experience to keep us sharing and liking all day — it can't afford for all of us to break away, after all. Some updates are major, like … [Link]

Mashable » 8 executive orders Trump would sign if an aide forwarded him chain letters from my grandmother

Monday 15 May 18:26:04 UTC 2017

A Politico report on May 15 revealed that White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus has warned staff members not to pass fake news to the president. According to the report, a Trump official handed the president an old hoax story about climate change and the president took it as fact before being corrected. In light of this news, we are … [Link]

Mashable » Gorgeous new Hubble photo shows two galaxies dancing through space

Monday 15 May 18:08:56 UTC 2017

A powerful space telescope orbiting Earth has spied on two galaxies in the midst of a cosmic close call 500 million light-years away.  The Hubble Space Telescope spotted two galaxies — collectively called IRAS 06076-2139 — speeding past one another at about 1.2 million miles per hour, according to NASA.  SEE ALSO: Countless galaxies billions of light-years away shine in new … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry's new songs have been pretty terrible, and that's a problem

Monday 15 May 18:03:06 UTC 2017

Katy Perry is in trouble. Sure, not actual trouble. Whatever happens next, the multimillionaire pop star with global legions of loyal fans will be just fine. But in terms of sizzle for her next act, well, Perry has lost her sparkle.  There are likely some serious conversations happening at Katy Perry HQ right now.  SEE ALSO: Katy Perry unveils details about … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Don't Tell People To Turn Off Windows Update, Just Don't'

Monday 15 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Security researchers Troy Hunt, writing on his blog: Often, the updates these products deliver patch some pretty nasty security flaws. If you had any version of Windows since Vista running the default Windows Update, you would have had the critical Microsoft Security Bulletin known as "MS17-010" pushed down to your PC and automatically installed. Without doing a thing, when WannaCry … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump's very own staff member handed him fake news. And Trump believed it.

Monday 15 May 17:54:31 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ that not even Trump can detect "fake news."","image"~ Trump's very own staff member handed him fake news. And Trump believed it.","sources":[{&qu~ trump,time,climate change,magazine cover,debunk,fake news","sec0":null,&q~ trump,time,climate change,magazine cover,debunk,fake news","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Conversations, Politics, Donald Trump, Time, and Climate Change [Link]

Slashdot » Google Owns the Classroom

Monday 15 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The NYT's Natasha Singer has a fascinating, provocative look at "How Google Conquered The American Classroom." "[M]ore than half the nation's primary- and secondary-school students — more than 30 million children — use Google education apps like Gmail and Docs… Chromebooks, Google-powered laptops that initially struggled to find a purpose… account for more than half the … [Link]

Mashable » Cole Sprouse wrote pretty disturbing Mother's Day poem when he was a kid

Monday 15 May 17:12:17 UTC 2017

At least he consistently rhymed. Moms are notorious for keeping cards and gifts from their children's youth and it's always nice to look back at the sweet words they wrote. However, Cole Sprouse found that his younger self had a darker mindset than most kids, especially when it came to how much he loved his mom. SEE ALSO: Cole and Dylan … [Link]

Mashable » Mom can't stop dancing after getting Yeezys for Mother's Day

Monday 15 May 16:58:29 UTC 2017

Rare is the mom that even knows what Yeezys are (a disease? a hot new toy for kids? etc.). Even rarer is a genuinely hype mom.  This mom knows enough to start dancing when her son got her a pair for Mother's Day this past weekend@unOriginaal gave his mom a pair of the coveted white Yeezys, part of Kanye West's shoe … [Link]

Popular Science » Hidden tricks you didn’t know your iPhone could do

Monday 15 May 16:54:47 UTC 2017

DIY 10 features to take advantage of Even if you've been toting an iPhone around for years, you might not have explored all the features it has to offer. Here are a few you may not know about. [Link]

Mashable » Android makes a big move to power future cars

Monday 15 May 16:49:27 UTC 2017

Android is coming to your car — and you won't even need to bring your phone along for the ride.  A year after Google teased the experience, Android-powered car infotainment systems are much closer to reality. Full Android integration is a step beyond Android Auto, where users can project car-specific versions of apps (like Maps) to a dashboard running some other … [Link]

Mashable » Pepsi has messed up again with the release of a cinnamon-flavored soda

Monday 15 May 16:48:07 UTC 2017

To break up your regularly scheduled summer trends content, here we have something that definitely won't be the hit of the summer. Pepsi has announced a new cinnamon-flavored soda that will be in stores nationwide for eight weeks starting May 22. According to the press release, the new Pepsi Fire is supposed add "an unexpected and spicy twist to our classic … [Link]

Mashable » Get a first look at NBC's 'Will and Grace' revival and 'Menendez Murders' trailers

Monday 15 May 16:47:54 UTC 2017

It’s upfronts week in the TV world — that magical time of year when the broadcast networks announce the new shows they've picked up and give us a first look at the trailers for their fall dramas and comedies. First up is NBC, which is debuting two new dramas and one new(ish) comedy for fall, with nine more that will premiere … [Link]

Slashdot » How Australia Bungled Its $36 Billion High-Speed Internet Rollout

Monday 15 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Not very pleased with your internet speeds? Think about the people Down Under. Australia's "bungled" National Broadband Network (NBN) has been used as a "cautionary tale" for other countries to take note of. Despite the massive amount of money being pumped into the NBN, the New York Times reports, the internet speeds still lagged behind the US, most of western … [Link]

Mashable » The Avril Lavigne conspiracy theory that hasn't died yet, just like Avril Lavigne

Monday 15 May 16:38:12 UTC 2017

Well, the conspiracy theory that Avril Lavigne died in 2003 and was replaced by lookalike is making the rounds again. In the words of Avril or fake Avril's underrated 2011 banger, "What the hell?" Brazilian fans were the first to notice something was awry, and the fansite Avril Esta Muerta put forth a case back in 2011.  HmmmImage: http://avrilestamuerta.blogspot.com~ gist of … [Link]

Mashable » This bioprinter is able to create almost anything in a giant tub of goo

Monday 15 May 16:36:53 UTC 2017

3D printing is slow, builds from the bottom up and is limited in both material and output.  But a technique developed by MIT's Self-Assembly Lab, called 'Rapid Liquid Printing,' overcomes all those obstacles. Read more…More about Tech, Technology, Design, 3d, and Furniture [Link]

Mashable » There is such a thing as too much porn. At least if you're a guy.

Monday 15 May 16:32:44 UTC 2017

It turns out too much porn can be a bad thing — at least if you're a guy. Women can carry on enjoying as much as they like. New research has found that unlimited access to online porn may be damaging to men’s sex lives. Looking at it too often can lead them to become less interested in their IRL sex … [Link]

Mashable » WTF Are Instagram Pods?

Monday 15 May 16:27:01 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Instagram, Reels, and Social Media [Link]

Popular Science » Americans keep buying veggies and then throwing them away

Monday 15 May 16:25:16 UTC 2017

Science Healthy foods are the ones we’re most likely to trash Healthy, perishable foods like vegetables, meat, and fruit are the ones that Americans are most likely to waste. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stars can start shining at a smaller mass than we thought

Monday 15 May 16:11:00 UTC 2017

Objects with only 6.7 per cent of the sun’s mass can be stars, according to a fresh measurement of how massive an object must be to achieve nuclear fusion [Link]

New Scientist – News » Automation will have a bigger impact on jobs in smaller cities

Monday 15 May 16:08:00 UTC 2017

More migration to megacities is expected in the next few decades, because they have more jobs that are resilient to automation than smaller urban areas [Link]

Mashable » Newly-crowned Miss USA lit a flame war talking about healthcare and feminism

Monday 15 May 16:05:26 UTC 2017

Wait, so a country that's been intensely divided for months now can't come to an agreement on the new Miss USA? Sounds about right. Miss District of Colombia, AKA Kara McCullough, won the coveted Miss USA 2017 crown Sunday night and was immediately greeted with… mixed reviews.  A government chemist and woman of color, people were originally really excited to see … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Diesel fumes lead to thousands more deaths than thought

Monday 15 May 16:01:00 UTC 2017

Cars, lorries and buses that drive on diesel churn out far more air pollution than standard testing procedures suggest, even without any emissions cheating devices [Link]

Popular Science » We may be closer to predicting the extreme rain events of the future

Monday 15 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Environment Why some places flood while others stay dry Why will some places get a lot more rain under climate change? A new study suggests it’s connected to atmospheric wind. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Gizmodo Went Phishing With the Trump Team — Will They Catch a Charge?

Monday 15 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, technology publication Gizmodo published a report on how it "phished" members of the administration and campaign teams of President Donald Trump. The blog said it identified 15 prominent figures on Trump's team and sent e-mails to each posing as friends, family members, or associates containing a faked Google Docs link. But did the publication inadvertently break the … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA decides not to put astronauts on the first launch of its very delayed new rocket

Monday 15 May 15:59:23 UTC 2017

Space Sticking with Plan A Astronauts will not fly on the first launch of NASA's upcoming megarocket, the space agency announced on Friday. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Dramatic Venice sculpture comes with a big climate change warning

Monday 15 May 15:55:05 UTC 2017

Italy’s famed city of Venice has grappled with flooding and encroaching waters since the Middle Ages. But as global warming speeds up sea level rise, the charming destination is steadily slipping underwater. Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn calls attention to this threat with his arresting, larger-than-life sculpture in the sinking citySupport features two 5,000-pound hands bursting out of the Grand Canal and … [Link]

Mashable » 3 NBA players weirdly complain about a call in the exact same way

Monday 15 May 15:54:09 UTC 2017

The forces of the universe often work and manifest in strange ways, but this is just plain bizarre. Draymond Green, Zaza Pachulia, and Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors all reacted the exact same way at the same exact time to a call they didn't like during their game against the San Antonio Spurs. This video of the moment was … [Link]

Mashable » What to expect when you're expecting the net neutrality debate to begin

Monday 15 May 15:45:44 UTC 2017

On Thursday,  the Trump FCC will vote to adopt a final “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” (NPRM) that will officially begin the effort to repeal the 2015 network neutrality rules and the legal authority upon which they are based — Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. Title II says that broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Comcast and AT&T are … [Link]

Mashable » The government wants Facebook to let you mass delete all your cringe teen posts

Monday 15 May 15:44:09 UTC 2017

Have you always dreamed of deleting all your cringey, pre-18 social media history without having to check each post one by one?    SEE ALSO: Why using AI in policing decisions risks race and class bias The Conservative Party is here to serve you.  Under campaign pledges announced by UK Prime Minister Theresa May ahead of the June 8 snap elections, … [Link]

Mashable » Janelle Monáe delivers powerful commencement speech to Dillard University grads

Monday 15 May 15:40:16 UTC 2017

“It is our responsibility to sustain the future now." Dillard University's Class of 2017 was gifted with some parting words of wisdom by singer/actress Janelle Monáe during their graduation last Saturday. The "Tightrope" singer delivered a heartfelt commencement speech after receiving an honorary degree from the school. SEE ALSO: M.I.A. and Janelle Monae Will Perform as Holograms in 3D Duet Monáe … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's self-driving car program just dodged a huge bullet — but still lost a key member

Monday 15 May 15:39:32 UTC 2017

Uber’s self-driving program will live to drive another day. A federal judge on Monday said that Uber will be allowed to go forward with its self-driving car program even as it faces another obstacle in its ongoing lawsuit with Google over self-driving technology. SEE ALSO: Lyft teams with Google's Waymo for self-driving cars It's not all good news for Uber. A … [Link]

Mashable » I'm a GOP lawmaker and I'm not worried about AHCA because a Zoltar machine already told me how I'd die

Monday 15 May 15:37:35 UTC 2017

Hello, I am a prominent GOP lawmaker and I fully support the AHCA bill that was passed through the House of Representatives.  To be fair, I don't believe the bill is in the best interest of the American people. I only support the bill because it won't personally affect me. No, not because of some loophole that excludes congressmen from being … [Link]

Mashable » 101-year-old D-Day veteran breaks skydiving world record yet again

Monday 15 May 15:26:02 UTC 2017

Forget your retirement plans because this guys is setting the bar much, much higher. D-Day veteran Bryson William Verdun Hayes, known as Verdun, became the oldest person in the world to skydive at the ripe age of 101 and 38 days.  The veteran fearlessly jumped 15,000 feet out of an airplane with – get this – ten other members of his … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix Says No To Unlocked Android Smartphones

Monday 15 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Last week Netflix app started showing up as "incompatible" on the Play Store for rooted and unlocked Android devices. However, the app itself continued to work fine, leading some to think it could have been an accident. However, Netflix has now confirmed to blog AndroidPolice that blocking modified devices from downloading the app was intentional. This … [Link]

Mashable » Let's talk about that shocking 'Master of None' ending

Monday 15 May 15:16:04 UTC 2017

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Master of None Season 2. You may have to look away from Master of None Season 2. As Dev (Aziz Ansari) grows close to his engaged Italian friend Francesca (Alessandra Mastronardi), the friendship stretches its definition to points of excruciating tension; touching foreheads in the dark, platonic bed sharing — you know, that special circle … [Link]

Mashable » Heroic delivery man brings pizza to 'hangry' stranded train passengers

Monday 15 May 15:14:25 UTC 2017

A hungry passenger on a stranded Amtrak 161 en route to Washington D.C. was rescued by a brave and heroic delivery man.  Okay, maybe not rescued, but the delivery guy did bring him pizza and that's pretty much the same thing.  SEE ALSO: Man demonstrates precisely why you shouldn't climb the barriers at a rail crossing According to ABC News, Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » This might be the cutest and tiniest smartphone ever

Monday 15 May 14:58:40 UTC 2017

Jelly is a fun-sized smartphone that can fit into the little pocket of your jeans. Despite its size, it has the capabilities of a normal smartphone.  Jelly supports 4G network, has 16GB of storage, and a dual camera with up to 8-megapixels.  It's perfect to take with you to workout or use as a backup work phone. It comes in black, … [Link]

Mashable » Delta will let you drop bags at airports by just scanning your face

Monday 15 May 14:57:13 UTC 2017

Delta is launching a facial recognition self-service bag drop, the first of its kind in the United States.    SEE ALSO: Delta apologizes after threatening parents with jail time over a seat they purchased Customers with bags to check will stop at the kiosks to print their bag tags — same as now — then go to the self-service machines, equipped … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Super Mario Bros. 3' became a speedrunning phenomenon

Monday 15 May 14:55:33 UTC 2017

Like most Mario games, Super Mario Bros. 3 is a pillar of the speedrunning scene and has sparked quite the competition among players trying to beat the game as quickly as possible. In Summoning Salt's video above, the speedrunning historian goes through the story of Super Mario Bros. 3 speedrunning, how it grew in popularity before easy video-sharing on the … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone fell for this fake story about a pastor eaten by crocodiles

Monday 15 May 14:50:09 UTC 2017

British media were abuzz this morning after reporting this "story" of a pastor from Zimbabwe who was eaten by crocodiles after trying to walk on water like Jesus.  Image: screenshotThe Independent, The Daily Mail, Unilad, Metro, the Express among others had a version of the story citing the Daily Post in Nigeria, which in turn cited the Zimbabwe Herald.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Alison Brie's girl squad fights it out in Netflix's 'Glow' trailer

Monday 15 May 14:48:33 UTC 2017

"This could either feel dinky, or it could feel epic." Journey to the '80s with Netflix's GLOW, a new comedy starring Alison Brie and Marc Maron. Brie plays Ruth, a struggling actress in Los Angeles who auditions for "Gorgeous Women Of Wrestling," a sufficiently daunting gig without the presence of Debbie (Betty Gilpin), who has a sizable grudge against her. … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: In the Wake Of Ransomware Attacks, Should Tech Companies Change Policies To Support Older OSs Indefinitely?

Monday 15 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

In the aftermath of ransomware spread over the weekend, Zeynep Tufekci, an associate professor at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina, writes an opinion piece for The New York Times: At a minimum, Microsoft clearly should have provided the critical update in March to all its users, not just those paying extra. Indeed, … [Link]

Mashable » This bike helmet folds flat and can fit inside your backpack

Monday 15 May 14:13:31 UTC 2017

‘Morpher’ was designed to improve cyclist safety by making helmets more portable.  The helmet folds flat and can fit in any backpack. Read more…More about Tech, Crowdfunding, Innovation, Cycling, and Helmet [Link]

Mashable » Charlie Hunnam reveals what it's like to act alongside David Beckham

Monday 15 May 14:07:17 UTC 2017

Charlie Hunnam and Guy Ritchie don't mind David Beckham stealing their King Arthur publicity thunder. Far from it. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Hunnam and Ritchie spoke about working with the legendary footballer — and they couldn't sing his praises enough. SEE ALSO: David Beckham looks totally unrecognisable in his 'King Arthur' makeup "I thought … [Link]

Mashable » Someone drilled a hole through an iPhone to make a fidget spinner because… the internet

Monday 15 May 14:04:26 UTC 2017

YouTuber EverythingApplePro took the fidget spinner craze to a whole new level by putting a ball bearing at the center of a $700 iPhone 7. Read more…More about Iphone, Trends, Social Media, Iphone 7, and Real Time [Link]

Slashdot » Cyberattacks From WannaCry Ransomware Slow But Fears Remain

Monday 15 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

WannaCry ransomware, which has spread across 150 countries, appears to be slowing down with few reports of fresh attacks in Asia and Europe on Monday. A report on BBC adds: However staff beginning the working week have been told to be careful. The WannaCry ransomware started taking over users' files on Friday, demanding $300 to restore access. Hundreds of thousands … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tiny invasive sea creatures hitch a ride in rabbitfish guts

Monday 15 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Rabbitfish ingest microscopic marine creatures while grazing on algae. Some of them may survive long trips and wreak havoc far from home when the fish defecate [Link]

Mashable » Marvel and Fox's 'The Gifted' trailer actually mentions the X-Men, so we're into it

Monday 15 May 13:50:56 UTC 2017

The X-Men took their first tentative steps towards the small screen in February with FX's Legion — which centers around David Haller (Dan Stevens) the secret son of Charles Xavier, who has spent his life believing that his powerful psychic abilities were simply delusions brought on by mental illness.  The show's last two episodes vaguely teased the connection between David … [Link]

Mashable » Two-year-old kid in a bouncy house is already more adult than all of us

Monday 15 May 13:50:22 UTC 2017

Bounce houses are a staple at kid parties and let's be honest, they are awesome. Most adults, if they were telling the truth, also think that. But surprisingly, the 2-year-old boy in this video is not having the shrieking good time you'd expect. Instead, he's standing calmly in the bounce house in his polo, slacks, and zip-up jacket. It's very … [Link]

Mashable » Third wheel Drake went to prom with his cousin

Monday 15 May 13:47:11 UTC 2017

Only Champagne Papi could make third wheeling look cool. Drake made sure his younger cousin, Jalaah, had a prom to remember by flying out to Memphis, Tennessee, and showing up to the big dance. SEE ALSO: Of course Drake admits to drunk texting J-Lo on 'More Life' Dressed in his trademark Drake turtleneck, the rapper posed for pictures both at Jalaah's … [Link]

Mashable » Try not to lick your screen when you see these delicious chocolate chip cookie recipes

Monday 15 May 13:44:20 UTC 2017

(function() { var s = document.createElement('script&~ s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.async = !0; s.src = '//adserver.pressboard.ca/v1/em~ var d = document.getElementsByTagName(&quot~ d.parentNode.insertBefore(s, d); })(); Chocolate chip cookies are an absolute classic. They're almost universally liked, and for good reason. They're warm, they're sweet, and they're as fun to bake as they are to eat. So to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day, we've … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Vultures smear their faces in red mud which they use as makeup

Monday 15 May 13:17:00 UTC 2017

The endangered Egyptian vultures have taken to mud baths and painting their faces at their stronghold in the Canaries. But why do they care about cosmetics? [Link]

Mashable » Woman washes vagina with mint and tea tree shower gel, instantly regrets all her life choices

Monday 15 May 13:11:42 UTC 2017

A woman has shared a hilarious rant after using mint and tea tree shower gel, which promptly set her vagina "ablaze".  SEE ALSO: There's a museum for penises, but not for vaginas, yet that could change Her rant — posted on her Facebook page I Know, I Need To Stop Talking — has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ransomware attack hits 200,000 computers across the globe

Monday 15 May 13:10:00 UTC 2017

The ransomware software, which hit hospitals in the UK particularly severely, is thought to be based upon a spying tool stolen from the US National Security earlier this year [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat launches a bunch of snazzy new ads

Monday 15 May 13:09:46 UTC 2017

Snapchat is hustling to stay one step ahead of Facebook — and that means some snazzy new advertising features. Snapchat announced on Monday three new advertising offerings, including lenses that take advantage of the company's efforts to move the feature beyond the user's face.  Snapchat helped pioneer lenses — computer-generated visuals that augment whatever a user is shooting through their smartphone's … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo reportedly working on a 'Zelda' smartphone game

Monday 15 May 13:01:20 UTC 2017

This just in from Captain Obvious: Nintendo's Zelda series is headed for smartphones. It's still just a rumor for now, so there aren't many details to share. But a mobile device leap for one of Nintendo's most popular franchises — which also happens to be extra-hot right now thanks to Switch and Breath of the Wild — is a no-brainer. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry unveils details about new album and upcoming tour

Monday 15 May 12:59:18 UTC 2017

It’s time to get excited, Katy Perry fans: a new album and a new tour are both officially on the way. SEE ALSO: 'I stand with you': Katy Perry's emotional speech for LGBTQ equality On Monday, Perry shared the news about her new album "Witness" with some excitable posts on Twitter and Instagram: 👁WITNESS 👁THE ALBUM❗THE TOUR❗IT'S ALL HAPPENING❗www.katyperry.com #WITNESSKP A … [Link]

Mashable » Yellow blush is the latest beauty trend taking over Instagram

Monday 15 May 12:51:28 UTC 2017

Contouring is dead. It's all about "yellow blush" now, apparently.  SEE ALSO: Contouring is dead: The English rose is this summer's hottest men's grooming look This latest beauty trend is taking Instagram by storm, and beauty bloggers are posting their interpretations of the look in their droves.  Wow Lovely 😍😍 #trends #trendalert #yellow #yellows #yellowblush #instagraphy #instashopy #instagay #insta❤️ #instame #instablogging … [Link]

Popular Science » Why does one of these circles look so much smaller than the other?

Monday 15 May 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Science A shape-shifting optical illusion. What's causing the right inner circle to look larger than the left one? Neuroscientists still don't completely understand the Ebbinghaus illusion. Read on:… [Link]

Slashdot » Researcher Hacks Nine Sleep-Tracking Devices To Test Their Accuracy

Monday 15 May 12:30:00 UTC 2017

A determined researcher at Brown University extracted "the previously irretrievable sleep tracking data from the Hello Sense, from the Microsoft Band, and nine other popular devices," according to an anonymous reader, "by decompiling the apps and using man-in-the-middle attacks." Then they compared each device's data to that from a research-standard actigraph. Their results? The Fitbit Alta seems to be the … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver slams Congress for failing to check President Trump on Comey

Monday 15 May 12:23:38 UTC 2017

The founding fathers probably never imagined that late night comedians — not Congress — would be the greatest check on presidential power. On Last Week Tonight Sunday, John Oliver slammed the GOP Congress for failing to speak out against President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey.  Watch and feel joy, followed by sadness. Read more… More about Watercooler, John … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Thieves in online games can be caught by watching how they play

Monday 15 May 12:07:00 UTC 2017

Online video games are easy targets for hackers who steal virtual goods with real value – but monitoring their behaviour could catch them in the act [Link]

New Scientist – News » What is it like to be a robot for a day? Weird and wonderful

Monday 15 May 11:57:49 UTC 2017

After steering a telepresence robot around a conference thousands of kilometres from his desk, Paul Marks delivers his verdict on life as a machine [Link]

Mashable » Those 'Game of Thrones' spinoffs will be prequels, and now there are FIVE in the works

Monday 15 May 11:51:46 UTC 2017

If you're freaking out about the possibility of four Game of Thrones spinoffs, we've got good news — George R. R. Martin has revealed that there are actually five potential projects in development over at HBO, and they're not what you might expect. The first four, as previously announced, are being written by Max Borenstein, Jane Goldman, Brian Helgeland, and Carly … [Link]

Mashable » 14 films and TV shows 'The Simpsons' perfectly predicted

Monday 15 May 11:27:32 UTC 2017

Is there anything in this world The Simpsons hasn't predicted? The answer, it would appear, is a big 'ol no. They predicted Lady Gaga's Super Bowl performance, they predicted a whole bunch of technology advances, and — as you've probably already read — they even predicted a Donald Trump presidency. SEE ALSO: The Simpsons' verdict on Trump's first 100 days is … [Link]

Mashable » Our dystopian future isn’t found in '1984' — it’s 'Brave New World' and 'Infinite Jest'

Monday 15 May 11:26:37 UTC 2017

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella set a high bar for developers at the company's annual Build conference last week with a slightly off-putting challenge: don't let your programs — and by extension, our technology — turn human society into a subservient mass of soulless drones.  "I do believe it's up to us to ensure that some of the more dystopian scenarios don't … [Link]

Slashdot » Open Source Educators 'OpenHatch' Close, Leaving Void For Campus Events

Monday 15 May 10:54:35 UTC 2017

Long-time Slashdot reader paulproteus writes: OpenHatch was a non-profit that organized free tutorials with college computer science groups to learn how to teach how to get involved in open source, covered previously on Slashdot. It has run more than 50 events so far. On Friday, it announced it is closing its doors due to board members moving on to other … [Link]

Mashable » South Korean president's rescue pets are so popular they have their own fan art

Monday 15 May 10:34:49 UTC 2017

The internet loves cats. And puppers. And doggos. So you'd be pleased to find out that South Korea's First Pets are all from shelters, and that they're cute as heck.  SEE ALSO: A thirsty internet descends upon the South Korean president's hot bodyguard South Korean President Moon Jae-in introduced his cat — Jjing-jjing — to the country's presidential mansion yesterday (May … [Link]

New Scientist – News » You bet – an intellectual wager can focus our attention

Monday 15 May 10:30:20 UTC 2017

Gambling and science don't seem to mesh, but a playful bet can focus attention on the detail and force us to hone our arguments [Link]

Mashable » Skilled toddler puts out birthday candle with well-aimed soccer ball

Monday 15 May 10:09:19 UTC 2017

However good you might be at soccer, you've got nothing on this kid. SEE ALSO: Footballer thanks his wife and his girlfriend live on TV, backtracks awkwardly 2-year-old Korbin Jackson has an Instagram account dedicated to all sorts of trick shots. Previous videos suggest he's already a total pro at basketball and ping pong, but from the looks of the clip … [Link]

Mashable » Stunning drone video shows the evolution of the new Apple Park campus

Monday 15 May 9:56:19 UTC 2017

Apple’s stunning new campus in Cupertino, called Apple Park, was scheduled to open to employees in April 2017, but no announcements have been made during that month and we're already deep into May.  However, most of the buildings at the 175-acre campus appear to be near-finished at this point, and thanks to videographer Matthew Roberts, you can now see how the … [Link]

Mashable » Kendall Jenner's first modelling spread since the Pepsi ad was upstaged by the photographer

Monday 15 May 9:46:36 UTC 2017

Kendall Jenner hasn't exactly been in hiding since her appearance in Pepsi's disastrous and excruciatingly tone-deaf advert. But Jenner's first modelling spread since the ad wasn't quite the comeback she had in mind because her photographer kind of stole her thunder.  @theststyle with @kendalljenner Styling: @celestinecooney Hair: @dklahair MUA: @1maryphillips A post shared by Cole Sprouse (@colesprouse) on May 13, 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » Watch these 'sumo wrestlers' in schoolgirl outfits absolutely kick ass

Monday 15 May 9:28:45 UTC 2017

These Japanese "schoolgirls" are making sumo wrestling great again. Two Japanese sumo girls are seen twisting, throwing, and body dropping each other with ease in a promotional video for a high school sumo tournament. SEE ALSO: 400-pound militiaman challenges Chris Christie to wrestling match The video, entitled "Sumo Girl 82 techniques", showcases the 82 known winning techniques of sumo wrestling … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sons of Anarchy' star's old acting footage is a thing of beauty

Monday 15 May 9:02:42 UTC 2017

Charlie Hunnam may be best known as a badass leather-clad biker these days, but back in 1998 he had an entirely different look. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, the Sons of Anarchy and King Arthur star was presented with some footage from his earliest acting performance: a 1998 cameo in the British teen drama Byker … [Link]

Mashable » Cheeky political ad is a total throwback to the '90s

Monday 15 May 8:59:12 UTC 2017

The Green Party is serious ad goals — and the latest is the cheekiest to date.  After depicting UK politicians as a bunch of squabbling 5-year-olds, the party produced a retro-looking ad for a fake board game called "The Race to Number 10 — Snap Election edition."  The ad is a nod to '90s advertising, with saturated colours, Comic Sans … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft says WannaCry ransomware attack is a wake-up call for governments

Monday 15 May 8:41:37 UTC 2017

A global ransomware attack hit thousands of Windows-based computers late last week, locking users' files and demanding Bitcoin payment to unlock them.  The attack, called WannaCry (or WannaCrypt), is a lesson to both the IT industry and consumers, Microsoft's President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith argued in a blog post Sunday. But most of all, it is a wake-up call … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Group Fights Arrest Over Refusing To Surrender Passwords At The Border

Monday 15 May 7:58:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes The Guardian: The human rights group Cage is preparing to mount a legal challenge to UK anti-terrorism legislation over a refusal to hand over mobile and laptop passwords to border control officials at air terminals, ports and international rail stations… The move comes after its international director, Muhammad Rabbani, a UK citizen, was arrested at Heathrow … [Link]

Mashable » Hey property bros, quit telling millennials to stop eating smashed avocado on toast

Monday 15 May 7:03:06 UTC 2017

Millennials like avocado on toast and soy lattes and expensive rents and ASOS clothes by the bucketload. They pay for it all with their outrageous, disposable incomes. And when they reach adulthood, they only want to buy a three-bedroom house with ocean views on the best street in town.  In other words, they want to have the smashed avo and eat … [Link]

Mashable » Foreigners barred from Singapore's largest pride event

Monday 15 May 6:58:48 UTC 2017

The organisers of Singapore's only pride event have banned foreigners from attending this year, following a rule change in the city's laws on demonstrations and political gatherings. Before the rule change, foreigners could attend Pink Dot as observers, but only locals were allowed to actively "demonstrate" by joining in the human formation of the event's trademark pink dot or holding up … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese internet users troll Putin’s piano performance

Monday 15 May 6:40:18 UTC 2017

Here’s one skill Putin might not want to add to his repertoire. The Russian president launched into a piano performance ahead of his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Sunday.  SEE ALSO: Vladimir Putin HATES this meme so much Russia banned it Putin, who was in Beijing for a summit, played two Russian songs — Moscow Windows and Evening … [Link]

Slashdot » Lyft And Waymo Announce They'll Collaborate On Self-Driving Cars

Monday 15 May 5:56:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes NBC: In the race to the self-driving future, Lyft has agreed to work with Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google's parent company, to bring autonomous vehicles to the masses, both companies told NBC News on Sunday night. The announcement comes as Waymo has accused Lyft's biggest competitor, Uber, of stealing trade secrets from the … [Link]

Mashable » The hotdog identifying app in Silicon Valley is real — and it's pure gold

Monday 15 May 5:45:54 UTC 2017

*** Spoilers ahead if you haven't watched season 4 of Silicon Valley *** How great is it when life imitates art? Much of season four of Silicon Valley so far has circled around the boorish charm of entrepreneur Erlich Bachman and his attempt to make something of the young developer Jian-Yang's octopus recipes app.  Bachman hastily invested in the app, thinking … [Link]

Slashdot » PCs Connected To the Internet Will Get Infected With WanaDecrypt0r In Minutes

Monday 15 May 4:50:43 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "The Wana Decrypt0r ransomware — also known as WCry, WannaCry, WannaCrypt, and WanaCrypt0r — infected a honeypot server made to look like a vulnerable Windows computer six times in the span of 90 minutes, according to an experiment carried out by a French security researcher that goes online by the name of Benkow," reports BleepingComputer. "During … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Suspends Net Neutrality Comments, As Chairman Pai Mocks 'Mean Tweets'

Monday 15 May 3:22:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes:Thursday the FCC stopped accepting comments as part of long-standing rules "to provide FCC decision-makers with a period of repose during which they can reflect on the upcoming items" before their May 18th meeting. Techdirt wondered if this time to reflect would mean less lobbying from FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, but on Friday Pai recorded a Jimmy … [Link]

Mashable » Prankster who streaked on Eurovision could face 5 years in jail

Monday 15 May 3:17:14 UTC 2017

The dude who crashed the Eurovision stage — who everyone thought was Australian because he was wearing the country's flag as a cape, but isn't — appears to be in a lot of trouble. Ukrainian prankster Vitalii Sediuk mooned the crowd and millions of television viewers on stage during the performance of reigning winner Jamala at the final in Kiev on … [Link]

Mashable » Dude almost flips directly into oncoming traffic and Twitter is shook

Monday 15 May 2:59:37 UTC 2017

This video is giving us some serious "Do it for the Vine" flashbacks. Twitter user @TommyFrmBroward uploaded a video of his friend doing an extremely risky stunt for a video and… let's just say it almost ended very, very badly. The reckless dude climbed onto the back of a car parked on an obvious slope to show off his video-worthy backflip … [Link]

Mashable » NBCUniversal is buying an arts and crafts tutorial site

Monday 15 May 2:18:09 UTC 2017

NBCUniversal is getting into arts and crafts. The media conglomerate said this week that it's buying Craftsy, a DIY tutorial and art supply site, in what Recode reported to be a $230 million deal. The Denver-based startup merges media and e-commerce with paywalled courses on everything from watercolor painting to "mastering the art of the pizza," as well as a catalog … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence tears her heart out for you in the poster for 'Mother!'

Monday 15 May 2:01:35 UTC 2017

Ah, Mother's Day. It's a time when our feeds are clogged with people pouring their hearts out for their loved ones, but director Darren Aronofsky couldn't resist a grotesque tie-in for his upcoming film Mother! The first cinematic poster for the film, posted on Twitter by Aronofsky on Sunday, features a sullen-looking Jennifer Lawrence with her hands drenched in blood.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Blasts Spy Agencies For Leaked Exploits Used By WanaDecrypt0r

Monday 15 May 1:39:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares Engadget's report about Microsoft's response to the massive WanaDecrypt0r ransomware attack: Company president Brad Smith has posted a response to the attack that roasts the NSA, CIA and other intelligence agencies for hogging security vulnerabilities instead of disclosing them to be fixed. There's an "emerging pattern" of these stockpiles leaking out, he says, and they cause … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft teams with Google's Waymo for self-driving cars

Monday 15 May 1:33:50 UTC 2017

The ride-hailing app wars just took another dramatic turn with the announcement that Google's Waymo self-driving car team will be teaming up with Lyft, Uber's chief rival.  This could change everything.  SEE ALSO: Google goes after Uber in court over self-driving car secrets In a deal that was confirmed by both Waymo and Lyft in a report from The New York … [Link]

Mashable » Experts poke holes in claims that fidget spinners can treat ADHD

Monday 15 May 0:00:28 UTC 2017

Fidget spinners are a fun, relaxing fount of mindless entertainment. But are they really more than a cheap toy? Some experts say no. Despite marketing claims, there's no research that shows the wildly popular spinners are therapeutic tools for people with anxiety, autism, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  "I know there's lots of similar toys … and there's basically no … [Link]

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