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 » 560 million reasons to change your passwords right now

Tuesday 16 May 23:35:19 UTC 2017

Hello. Stop reading this story and go check just how compromised your email accounts are.  Once you've clicked that link—assuming your email is linked to at least one site that's been breached at some point—you should go change your passwords.  Now, back to the story.  SEE ALSO: Flight electronics ban will separate passengers from their private data This latest change-your-passwords reminder … [Link]

Mashable » Has ABC found the next 'Lost' in its new crop of dramas?

Tuesday 16 May 23:29:07 UTC 2017

High concept dramas, musical moments and steamy procedurals feature heavily on ABC's 2017-2018 schedule, which boasts two new shows from Shonda Rhimes (including a Grey's Anatomy spinoff), a live musical version of The Little Mermaid, a revival of retro comedy hit Roseanne, and a reboot of American Idol with Katy Perry as judge.  Check out the new trailers and descriptions for … [Link]

Mashable » The NBA's most fearsome player says he's a new dad in heart-melting Instagram

Tuesday 16 May 23:23:50 UTC 2017

Hyper-intense NBA star Russell Westbrook can be borderline scary on the basketball court. His kamikaze playing style might even get chosen MVP this year — we'll find out soon.  But a photo Westbrook shared Tuesday on social media already wins the award for Most Adorable Photo. Yep — he's a new dad. Meet baby Noah. Or at least baby Noah's feet.  … [Link]

Slashdot » HPE Unveils The Machine, a Single-Memory Computer Capable of Addressing 160 Terabytes

Tuesday 16 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced what it is calling a big breakthrough — creating a prototype of a computer with a single bank of memory that can process enormous amounts of information. The computer, known as The Machine, is a custom-built device made for the era of big data. HPE said it has … [Link]

Mashable » Porn streamed on a train station video display and commuters definitely noticed

Tuesday 16 May 23:12:06 UTC 2017

Union Station is a transit hub in the nation's capital, but on Monday night, it was briefly a porn hub. SEE ALSO: A traffic-stopping porn video took over a billboard for 5 minutes The Washington Post spoke to a woman who posted a video of what appeared to be a PornHub video playing explicit content for a few minutes around 5:30 … [Link]

Mashable » Axe believes its new ad will make you rethink macho stereotypes

Tuesday 16 May 23:01:28 UTC 2017

Is it OK to be a virgin? Is it OK to experiment with other guys? Is it OK to be the little spoon in bed? These are just some of the questions that men ask themselves — and Google — when no one is looking, according to a new ad from Axe that aims to help "break the cycle of toxic … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: DigitalGlobe GBDX, Aeries, YaCy, QBOS

Tuesday 16 May 22:49:55 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » 'Grey's Anatomy' gets a firefighters spinoff because nothing ends anymore

Tuesday 16 May 22:49:54 UTC 2017

NBC may have cornered the market on Dick Wolf procedurals set in Chicago, but ABC has apparently staked out Seattle for Shonda Rhimes' growing empire. The network has ordered a new, untitled Grey's Anatomy spinoff set in a Seattle firehouse, probably because the only thing sexier than a doctor is a firefighter. (It probably won't be called Grey's Firehouse, but we … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Oracle Launches API Platform Cloud Service

Tuesday 16 May 22:48:12 UTC 2017

Oracle recently announced the availability of its new Oracle API Platform Cloud Service. The API platform extends the company's cloud integration capabilities. With a goal of delivering "… capabilities for designing, prototyping, documenting, testing, and managing the proliferation of critical APIs," Oracle integrated existing Oracle tools with capabilities gained through its recent Apiary acquisition. [Link]

Mashable » These wireless buds put a computer in your ears

Tuesday 16 May 22:43:07 UTC 2017

Next up for your ears: mini-computers. Truly wireless earbuds are all the rage in the audio scene these days, as Apple's AirPods have been more widely embraced than anyone expected. Cutting the cord has been a welcome improvement for many AirPod fans — but the buds don't offer much more than an untethered audio experience, leaving the door open for other … [Link]

Slashdot » All Fossil-Fuel Vehicles Will Vanish In 8 Years, Says Stanford Study

Tuesday 16 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Stanford University economist Tony Seba forecasts in his new report that petrol or diesel cars, buses, or trucks will no longer be sold anywhere in the world within the next eight years. As a result, the transportation market will transition and switch entirely to electrification, "leading to a collapse of oil prices and the demise of the petroleum industry as … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Driest ten months in 100 years recorded in southern England

Tuesday 16 May 22:33:52 UTC 2017

The last 10 months were the driest July to April for southern England in records stretching back more than 100 years, figures reveal   [Link]

Mashable » The future of Nike design looks amazing in this concept video

Tuesday 16 May 22:28:46 UTC 2017

With all the amazing real tech entering our lives, concept videos are becoming passé— that is, unless the concept video uses existing innovations that simply haven't been combined yet.  That's the gist of a new video originally conceived by Nike and posted by Dell a few days ago showing off how designers might use augmented reality headsets like the Meta 2 … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Moore says he's about to 'dissolve' the Trump presidency

Tuesday 16 May 22:25:26 UTC 2017

Michael Moore is resisting Trump in the best way he knows how: by making a documentary.  Titled Fahrenheit 11/9 – a reference to both the day Trump became president and Moore's own George W. Bush-era documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 – the new movie promises to "be key in dissolving Trump’s 'teflon' shield and, in turn, his presidency," per the press release.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Watch an alligator eat a huge fish on a golf course in *DRUMROLL* Florida

Tuesday 16 May 22:10:55 UTC 2017

Just another day golfing in Florida. Golfers at the Sandhill Crane Golf Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida got a little extra show while on the green on Saturday. The course's resident alligator decided to have its lunch right on the course for all to see. How rude.  David Mack was on the course with his father and shot a short … [Link]

Slashdot » HTC Launches 'U11' Squeezable Smartphone With Snapdragon 835 CPU, No Headphone Jack

Tuesday 16 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

HTC has officially launched its newest flagship smartphone today, the U11. While it has competitive specifications for a flagship smartphone of 2017, such as a 5.5-inch, Quad HD display, and Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB RAM, it has some unique features of its own. HTC is introducing a new way to interact with the U11 by letting you squeeze the … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump and Elle Woods from 'Legally Blonde' gave suspiciously similar speeches

Tuesday 16 May 21:53:07 UTC 2017

Too bad he didn't add a bend and snap. While watching Donald Trump's commencement speech at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, Jimmy Fallon noticed that the eerie similarities between his speech and that given by Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. SEE ALSO: I am Donald Trump's history tutor and everything is going great In a video uploaded to the Fallon Tonight … [Link]

Mashable » The internet continues to give men's rompers the meme treatment

Tuesday 16 May 21:46:35 UTC 2017

The internet truly will not stop discussing the RompHim, a bro-y romper intended for men. In fact, Twitter is now a veritable RompHim meme paradise. Or hell. Yes, as always, some of the memes are better than others. In this case, the laziest of the bunch insinuate that men wearing traditionally feminine clothing is mockable in and of itself, which is … [Link]

Mashable » Mysterious flashes of light above Earth have a less-than-alien origin

Tuesday 16 May 21:43:38 UTC 2017

You can see a lot from 1 million miles away. The blues, greens and browns of Earth's oceans and land masses stand out against the blackness of space as clouds move above the planet's surface. And sometimes you see something you may not expect.  SEE ALSO: The planet Donald Trump doesn't want you to see Scientists working with NASA's EPIC camera … [Link]

Mashable » Senate staffers can now use Signal, apparently

Tuesday 16 May 21:21:25 UTC 2017

Senate staffers are now allowed to send texts via Signal, an end-to-end encrypted messaging app favored by privacy advocates.  SEE ALSO: You marched for science and climate action. Now what? The Signal announcement wasn't so much an announcement as it was slipped into a letter about a different type of digital security. Sen. Ron Wyden wrote a note to Senate Sergeant … [Link]

Slashdot » European Privacy Regulators Take Coordinated Action Against Facebook

Tuesday 16 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: European privacy regulators from as number of countries has made a coordinated action against Facebook for violating data protection laws. The French CNIL has sanctioned Facebook with a 150,000 EUR fine, and the regulator from Netherlands is considering a similar action. Regulators are concerned with new privacy policies of Facebook, lack of transparency, cookie handling and … [Link]

Mashable » Surprising developments in China, India could blunt Trump's climate rollbacks

Tuesday 16 May 21:09:12 UTC 2017

Stop me if you've heard this one: The U.S. shouldn't act to cut its planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions because it would harm the economy while China and India are building coal plants and emitting whatever they want.  That is an argument that opponents of climate action, mainly in the Republican Party, have used for decades in order to oppose measures to … [Link]

Popular Science » What to get Dad this Father's Day

Tuesday 16 May 21:03:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets For star gazers, beer enthusiasts, and sharp dressers. A PopSci Father's Day gift guide. Gift ideas for star gazers, beer enthusiasts, and sharp dressers. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » It won't be easy for WannaCry hackers to get their cash

Tuesday 16 May 21:02:47 UTC 2017

Congrats. You've just pulled off a global ransomware attack.  Now comes the hard part: Accessing your money.  SEE ALSO: Microsoft says WannaCry ransomware attack is a wake-up call for governments WannaCry ransomware is believed to have infected more than 200,000 systems in over 150 countries since it was first reported on May 12 — encrypting computers and demanding Bitcoin payments from … [Link]

Popular Science » The Waymo-Lyft alliance could shift the competition for a robotic taxi service into high gear

Tuesday 16 May 21:02:36 UTC 2017

Technology A science fiction fantasy of driverless cabs feels closer Last year, passengers took over 162 million rides with ride-hailing service Lyft, all of which were steered by human drivers. But in the near future, that may change. [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry to judge 'American Idol' for ABC

Tuesday 16 May 21:01:41 UTC 2017

ABC’s American Idol reboot may have missed out on securing Kelly Clarkson and Simon Cowell as judges, but the juggernaut singing competition won't lack for star power when it relaunches next season.  Katy Perry is the first new judge to be announced for ABC's revival of the reality competition. “I am honored and thrilled to be the first judge bringing back … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon just added notification alerts to Alexa, which is the worst feature ever

Tuesday 16 May 20:58:45 UTC 2017

Why, Amazon? Why?! In a move that's sure to destroy your sanity, Amazon is giving Alexa one of the most hated features in the world: notifications. The company announced Alexa's new Notifications feature on Tuesday, stating that the addition is "a way [for Alexa] to proactively signal new content is available from skills and domains." Until recently, Alexa couldn't speak or … [Link]

Mashable » There may be a new solution to the ocean trash problem

Tuesday 16 May 20:53:17 UTC 2017

When he was 17-years-old, Boyan Slat started 'The Ocean Cleanup' to create a system to clean the huge trash problem in the Pacific Ocean.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ocean, Sea, Pacific Ocean, and Oceans [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Targets Cord Cutters With First-Ever Integrated Fire TV Sets

Tuesday 16 May 20:41:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Amazon is going to start shipping TV sets powered by the company's own smart TV operating system soon: The company began listing Element's Fire TV Edition TV sets for pre-order Tuesday, and is expected to start shipping them next month, when the devices will also reach other retailers. Amazon and Element as well as Element's sister … [Link]

Mashable » There's an easy way to defend against attacks like WannaCry: Go mobile

Tuesday 16 May 20:38:49 UTC 2017

It’s easy to point to the crippling ransomware cyberattack dubbed WannaCry and see it as an example of the ever-worsening state of global cybersecurity. There's certainly a case to be made that things are getting worse, not better. When it's not your dad's computer, but hospitals and train stations that are hit, it definitely feels worse. But this kind of attack, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Far Cry 5' and 'Assassin's Creed' are on Ubisoft's calendar for this year

Tuesday 16 May 20:36:31 UTC 2017

Ubisoft’s upcoming release slate includes four big names: Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, South Park, and The Crew. Those are the games slated for release during the publisher's 2017 fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2018. In other words: barring unforeseen delays — an inescapable reality of game development — Ubi plans to release all four of those games before the … [Link]

Mashable » Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is waging a war on fake news

Tuesday 16 May 20:35:33 UTC 2017

More than 16 years after founding Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, Jimmy Wales is determined to reform another critical source of information: the news. Conceptually similar to Wikipedia, the Wikitribune will be a collaborative effort between professional journalists and community contributors. The end goal? Creating a free, trusted source for news, based in facts and evidence. Read more…More about Media, Journalism, … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram is going after the best part of Snapchat in the worst way

Tuesday 16 May 20:22:41 UTC 2017

Instagram is compiling Instagram posts based on location. Sounds like it's copying Snapchat Our Stories, right?  SEE ALSO: Instagram killing Snapchat? Don't count on it Well, it would be, if it were putting any editorial judgment into what's being created and if the content shared on Instagram was actually enjoyable to watch.  Instead, Instagram is simply letting algorithms do its bidding … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Commits $5 Million To 'Landmark' United Nations Technology Partnership

Tuesday 16 May 20:20:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft and the United Nations (UN) have announced a five-year "landmark" partnership to develop technology to "better predict, analyze and respond to critical human rights situations," according to a statement issued today. From a report: Additionally, Microsoft will support work being carried out by the UN Human Rights Office by contributing $5 million to a grant in what the UN … [Link]

Mashable » 'Fierce cannibalism' might have just killed this Apple gadget

Tuesday 16 May 20:15:52 UTC 2017

The iPad Mini is likely going out with a whimper after being gobbled up by its slightly smaller cousin, the iPhone 7 Plus. Apple's smallest tablet will be discontinued, according to a report from BGR, citing a source "close to Apple." The Mini is a casualty of the company's move into the phablet market, as the source said “fierce cannibalism of … [Link]

Slashdot » Ford To Cut North America, Asia Salaried Workers By 10 Percent

Tuesday 16 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Ford is planning a major round of layoffs that will cut up to 20,000 jobs around the world, according to reports published Monday. From a report: Ford plans to shrink its salaried workforce in North America and Asia by about 10 percent as it works to boost profits and its sliding stock price, a source familiar with the plan told … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a bunch of teens willingly get pepper sprayed for class

Tuesday 16 May 19:59:26 UTC 2017

A group of teens willingly stood against a wall and got a dose of pepper spray to the face as a part of a criminal technology course at Barberton High School in Ohio. "Stop resisting, please comply," the instructor can be heard saying before spraying each teen directly in the face.  Barberton City Schools Superintendent Patricia Cleary said in a … [Link]

Mashable » David Letterman and his giant beard just got the perfect prize

Tuesday 16 May 19:31:44 UTC 2017

David Letterman may be retired but his sense of humor will continue to inspire the world for years to come. On Tuesday, the man who made it a point to come out of retirement simply to roast President Trump was named the recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a prestigious award granted by the John F. Kennedy Center … [Link]

Mashable » How to get a job at: Trek Bikes

Tuesday 16 May 19:25:53 UTC 2017

“How to get a job at:" is a series of interviews with hiring managers at companies in order to provide specific and useful insight into…well, how to get a job. If you’re anything like me, working for a company that prides itself on taking group bike rides at lunch sounds like a dream. But at Trek Bikes, one of the largest … [Link]

Mashable » Harry Styles is the king of answering questions in the vaguest terms possible

Tuesday 16 May 19:23:19 UTC 2017

Harry Styles is a handsome cloud of a boy softly slipping through the ether. Heralded as mysterious and "enigmatic," Styles is, indeed, difficult to read. That's why he's the perfect white sheet billowing in the wind to project your fantasies on.  His debut album, Harry Styles, emphasizes the need for direct, honest communication and, in its quietest moments, the famous man … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is launching a big, celeb-filled program to get you to hang out in their stores

Tuesday 16 May 19:21:52 UTC 2017

Apple is doubling down on its quest to turn its stores into more than just a stop on a shopping trip.  The Cupertino giant unveiled a host of new programs on Tuesday meant to make its retail locations feel more like community gathering places of sorts. One of these moves is a new "Today" section on Apple's website that will serve … [Link]

Slashdot » Big Banks Will Fall First To AI, China's Most Famous VC Predicts

Tuesday 16 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Wall Street will be one of the first and largest industries to be automated by artificial intelligence, predicts Kai-Fu Lee, China's most famous venture capitalist and former Microsoft and Google executive. Lenders, money managers, and analysts — any jobs that involve crunching numbers to estimate a return — are at risk. "Banks have the curse of … [Link]

Mashable » Rigged? How a Twitter image prompted NBA conspiracy theories.

Tuesday 16 May 19:17:59 UTC 2017

As of Monday evening, five teams remained alive in the NBA Playoffs: The Warriors and Spurs are currently facing off in the Western Conference Finals, while the winner of that night's game between the Celtics and Wizards would advance to play the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.  But before that Wizards-Celtics game could even begin, a conspiracy theory born out … [Link]

Popular Science » How the first broad-spectrum antibiotic emerged from the Missouri dirt

Tuesday 16 May 19:03:07 UTC 2017

Entertainment Excerpt: Miracle Cure A patch of grass in Missouri harbored the early beginnings of the first broad-spectrum antibiotic. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » The latest beauty trend out of Instagram will have you looking like you're wearing Cheetos dust

Tuesday 16 May 18:47:25 UTC 2017

Yellow blush is the latest beauty trend on Instagram. A wave of beauty bloggers are sharing their interpretation of their looks. We wanted to give this trend a try and the results were not what we expected. Read more…More about Trending, Instagram, Beauty, Trends, and Makeup [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Refresh Entire MacBook Lineup Next Month, Air and Pro To Feature Kaby Lake

Tuesday 16 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Apple will unveil new laptops during its annual developer conference, known as WWDC, next month, reports Bloomberg. The company is going to refresh the MacBook Pro (as well as Air and just the 'MacBook' models) with new seventh-gen processors from Intel, the newest available, the report adds. Last year, Apple launched three new MacBook Pro laptops with older sixth-generation chips, … [Link]

Mashable » Banning '13 Reasons Why' won't actually stop anyone from reading it, says every instance of book banning ever

Tuesday 16 May 18:35:55 UTC 2017

13 Reasons Why may be a 10-year-old novel, but thanks to Netflix's TV adaptation, the book is now facing new challenges. Mesa County Valley School District in Colorado issued an order to remove Jay Asher's 13 Reasons Why from school bookshelves on April 28. But after protests from librarians, who claimed the ban was censorship, the order was retracted, three hours … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why SaaS and On-Prem Software Providers Should Think API-First

Tuesday 16 May 18:26:02 UTC 2017

Software is great — you write it once, and it just keeps on working forever with no changes. Except, of course, this is not true. It's always evolving, getting new features, and serving new audiences. The promise of software and the reason there are so many businesses built around it is that you can continue to solve your problems in … [Link]

Mashable » Siri rumored to get new competition — right on your iPhone

Tuesday 16 May 18:25:40 UTC 2017

Move over, Siri: your iPhone might soon welcome another AI assistant into the iOS fold.  Google could throw the smartphone world for a loop at this week's I/O developers conference and unveil new Google Assistant functionality for the iPhone, according to Bloomberg. The report, which cites "a person familiar with the matter," claims the Assistant-to-iOS news could be announced as early … [Link]

Mashable » Arctic meltdown propels globe to second-warmest April on record

Tuesday 16 May 18:24:53 UTC 2017

Continued freak warmth in the Arctic helped propel global average temperatures to the second-warmest level on record for the month of April, NASA reported on Monday.  The new findings illustrate how the planet is still setting climate milestones even in the absence of other factors that tend to elevate global air and sea temperatures, such as an El Niño event.  This … [Link]

Mashable » Two siblings somehow drew their mom the exact same Mother's Day card

Tuesday 16 May 18:19:32 UTC 2017

The puns are strong in this family. Reddit user plscanunot was shocked to find their sister created the same exact Mother's Day card they did, picture and pun included. The most shocking part of card design is that the siblings live in different cities and did not tell the other what they were making for their mom. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling … [Link]

Mashable » California State University's grad stole features a pretty brutal spelling error

Tuesday 16 May 18:01:41 UTC 2017

Graduation is full of questions: What am I doing with my life? What kind of job do I really want? Wait, is… did my school misspell "California"? At least one of those questions has a definitive answer. SEE ALSO: Watch Will Ferrell serenade graduates with 'I Will Always Love You' Not only is it the state, but the first word in … [Link]

Mashable » All the strange 'Twin Peaks' things you should've already known

Tuesday 16 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Twin Peaks is coming back soon in a series…sequel? It's not a remake. It's not a reboot. So, we're not sure. The point is, the return of Twin Peaks this Sunday on Showtime inspired us to find some fun Things about the original series that you may not have known, so test your knowledge of Twin Peaks trivia in today's TYDK! … [Link]

Slashdot » US Law Allows Low H-1B Wages; Just Look At Apple

Tuesday 16 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: If you work at Apple's One Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino as a computer programmer on an H-1B visa, you can can be paid as little as $52,229. That's peanuts in Silicon Valley. Average wages for a programmer in Santa Clara County are more than $93,000 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. … [Link]

Mashable » Someone helpfully rearranged a bookstore's Ivanka Trump display

Tuesday 16 May 17:55:33 UTC 2017

Though Ivanka Trump vowed not to promote her book beyond social media citing ethical concerns, President Donald Trump's daughter does indeed have a book out titled Women Who Work: Rewriting The Rules for Success.  Launched in stores and online on May 2, the book — and its author — has its own display at the unidentified Barnes and Noble below. And … [Link]

Mashable » It's Emma Stone vs. Steve Carell in the first 'Battle of the Sexes' trailer

Tuesday 16 May 17:50:21 UTC 2017

Steve Carell is putting the "show" back in "chauvinism." Or so he says in the first trailer for Battle of the Sexes, in which he plays tennis player Bobby Riggs. Emma Stone, meanwhile, rolls her eyes as Billie Jean King.   SEE ALSO: Emma Stone discusses how she treats her anxiety in a candid video series Directed by Jonathan Dayton … [Link]

Mashable » Trump plans to do a live Twitter forum in Saudi Arabia. But really.

Tuesday 16 May 17:37:14 UTC 2017

Uh, so, okay: This is real.  President Donald Trump is going to take part in a live Twitter forum when he visits Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster.  Here's video from a Tuesday briefing that proves this is more than an idea: So the plan appears to be that young people in Saudi Arabia will have … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix's algorithm after a breakup is the absolute worst. Here's how to fix it

Tuesday 16 May 17:37:00 UTC 2017

Netflix and chill is great when you're loved up. But, when that love dies, Netflix can serve as a constant reminder of your ex and the shows you once watched together. That's because of one big Netflix feature: its suggested viewing algorithm. SEE ALSO: This New York City Airbnb listing takes Netflix and Chill very seriously To come up with viewing … [Link]

Geek Culture » Forum Tidbits for the middle of May!

Tuesday 16 May 17:36:59 UTC 2017

The MoMan says I'm the president and you're not, … Nitrozac wished her non-Net mom Happy Mother's Day, … Snaggy liked SPLIT, is looking for business attire, and wonders Where have all the insects gone? [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » GitHub Launches New GitHub Desktop Beta and Expands Atom's Git Functionality

Tuesday 16 May 17:30:15 UTC 2017

GitHub has announced the launch of the new GitHub Desktop Beta and the release of the GitHub package for Atom. GitHub has had a desktop Git application for quite some time. However, the company has completely rebuilt the application from the ground up so that the user experience is simpler. Another reason for the rebuild is that the existing GitHub … [Link]

Mashable » The alt-right unearths an ugly conspiracy theory to distract from Trump's Russia meltdown

Tuesday 16 May 17:23:51 UTC 2017

Die-hard Donald Trump supporters are facing a choice — start acknowledging that their messiah might not be all that great or go deeper down the rabbit hole of Trumpkin insanity. Rabbit hole it is. Conservative media and pro-Trump zealots have begun flooding the internet with a conspiracy theory tied to the July 2016 murder of a Democratic National Committee staffer — just … [Link]

Popular Science » A solar charger for 72 percent off? I'd buy it.

Tuesday 16 May 17:22:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets It's $21. A solar charger for 72 percent off? I'd buy it. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Sega came up with a way to get fans excited about Sonic the Hedgehog again

Tuesday 16 May 17:21:46 UTC 2017

It's been a rough stretch of years for Sonic the Hedgehog, but Sega wants to change that in Sonic Forces. The upcoming game follows the example set by the earlier Sonic Generations, letting players tackle both 3D worlds (as Modern Sonic) and 2D worlds (as Classic Sonic). But there's also a third Sonic in this game: the one you create. … [Link]

Slashdot » 1.9 Million Bell Customer Email Addresses Stolen By 'Anonymous Hacker'

Tuesday 16 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Bell, Canada's largest telecommunications company, said a hacker had accessed customer information containing about 1.9 million active email addresses and about 1,700 names and active phone numbers. The breach was not connected to the recent global WannaCry malware attacks, the company added. From a report: The information appears to have been posted online, but the company could not confirm the … [Link]

Mashable » One of Twitter's cofounders is rejoining the company — and not a moment too soon

Tuesday 16 May 17:17:04 UTC 2017

Twitter is getting the band back together. Or at least some of it. Twitter cofounder Biz Stone announced on Tuesday that he's returning to the company he helped start.  His return is a dose of good news for Twitter amid a rough stretch of executive departures and sub-par growth.  Stone's role will focus on internal culture.  "My top focus will be … [Link]

Mashable » Gay jokes about Trump aren't funny — they're dangerous

Tuesday 16 May 17:15:23 UTC 2017

It’s only a few months into Donald Trump's presidency, and we're already getting lazy in our resistance. So lazy, in fact, that we've started to rely on gay jokes as the ultimate power play to take on Trump and his administration. From murals of Trump kissing Russian President Vladimir Putin popping up around the world, to Saturday Night Live's Press Secretary … [Link]

Popular Science » It’s easier than ever to die of a caffeine overdose

Tuesday 16 May 17:10:19 UTC 2017

Health Just stick to coffee A high school student's tragic death by caffeine overdose highlights how easy it is to consume a lethal level of caffeine. [Link]

Mashable » Instagram's selfie 'face filters' are cute, but nothing special

Tuesday 16 May 17:00:34 UTC 2017

Proving once again it has no shame, Instagram has announced "face filters," its own blatant copy of Snapchat's lenses. If you've used Snapchat's selfie lenses to add dog ears or a flower crown on top of your selfies, you'll be right at home with face filters because the new ones rolling out are very similar. SEE ALSO: Snapchat's 10 most popular … [Link]

Popular Science » New 3D printed “ovaries” enabled mice to give birth to live young

Tuesday 16 May 16:45:32 UTC 2017

Health The ovary substitutes may one day help treat infertility in humans Researchers have figured a new technique to grow 3D printed “ovaries” and implant them into a pregnant mouse, which enabled the mother to give birth to live young. Read… [Link]

Mashable » Hollywood is getting its own hometown esports team

Tuesday 16 May 16:42:44 UTC 2017

The iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood is preparing to host esports events and tournaments in partnership with an esports team organization. That means Los Angeles will have a new hometown team: The Hollywood Hammers. The partnership between the TCL Chinese Theatre and esports organization Hammers Esports is called Hollywood Esports. They'll organize and run esports events at the Chinese Theatre as … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Pregnant rays tangled in trawler nets have small, sickly babies

Tuesday 16 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Rays, and possibly sharks, could suffer reproductive loss from being dragged around by fishing nets before being released [Link]

Slashdot » Our Obsession With Trailers Is Making Movies Worse

Tuesday 16 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: Our increasing obsession with trailers is changing how we watch movies. We're becoming audiences afraid of surprise, audiences that would rather watch movies we're certain we'll like than risk watching films that surprise us into love. In some cases, this fixation is even lowering the quality of movies themselves by encouraging bad filmmaking habits. … [Link]

Mashable » '12 Monkeys' Season 3 sneak peek: Welcome to your dream binge

Tuesday 16 May 16:37:33 UTC 2017

12 Monkeys isn't your average time-travel show, so it's no surprise that Season 3 of the Syfy series isn't getting an average premiere.  The fan-favorite drama will debut the entirety of Season 3 in a groundbreaking three-night binge event beginning May 19 at 8 p.m. on Syfy — with the first four episodes of the season premiering Friday night, three more … [Link]

Mashable » Chihuahua in graduation cap and gown earns bachelor's degree in cuteness

Tuesday 16 May 16:36:43 UTC 2017

Graduating class of 2017, there are a few people you need to thank for getting you to where you are today.  Your parents for literally everything. Your family for their love and support. Your friends for their understanding and guidance. Most importantly, your pet for always making you feel better when you stressed about finals, and for just being cute. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla teams up with utility company to offer super-cheap Powerwalls to back up its power grid

Tuesday 16 May 16:36:22 UTC 2017

Tesla is pairing up with a Vermont utility provider to offer subsidized Powerwall battery packs to bolster its power grid and give customers a chance to harness its energy when other lights go out. Vermont's Green Mountain Power (GMP), a utility company with a decidedly environmental focus, will be the first power provider in the world to integrate Tesla's system as … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Park Campus consumed the last 2 years of Steve Jobs' life

Tuesday 16 May 16:35:46 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ 'Apple Park' spaceship campus will open in April…and it looks amazing","sources":[~ & Design,Real Time,Steve jobs,Technology,Tim Cook,apple,apple campus,apple campus 2,apple park,ipad,iphone,macbook,office,rea~ time video,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,silicon valley,spaceship campus,tech,video","sec0&~ & Design,Real Time,Steve jobs,Technology,Tim Cook,apple,apple campus,apple campus 2,apple park,ipad,iphone,macbook,office,rea~ time video,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,silicon valley,spaceship campus,tech,video","video~ More about Apple, Apple Park, Apple Spaceship Campus, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » ABC is making a 'Little Mermaid' live musical a part of our world

Tuesday 16 May 16:09:17 UTC 2017

The Little Mermaid will be part of ABC's world next season. The beloved Disney movie will get a live musical makeover — but unlike the Broadway version of the show (and the two movie remakes currently in production), it won't be a full adaptation to live action. Instead, much like Ariel herself, the show will be a hybrid — combining live-action … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to get a free castle in Italy (seriously)

Tuesday 16 May 16:08:20 UTC 2017

Want a free castle in Italy? Sure, take one, your highness. But, as with everything good, there's a catch. As part of an initiative called the Strategic Tourist Plan, Italy is giving away 103 historic buildings — villas, inns, houses, towers, etc. to entrepreneurs willing to take them. (Yes, that means it could be you.) SEE ALSO: While the United fiasco … [Link]

Mashable » Failing up: Jimmy Kimmel and the Oscars producers get another chance

Tuesday 16 May 16:03:15 UTC 2017

What do the worst Oscars telecast ratings of the decade and the biggest screw-up in awards show history get you? Another chance! And an extraordinarily early vote of confidence, at that. SEE ALSO: Fake Elmo is sad to learn he's out of a job because of Trump's budget cuts Jimmy Kimmel and the 89th Oscars producing team of Michael De Luca … [Link]

Slashdot » Group Linked To NSA Spy Leaks Threatens Sale of New Tech Secrets

Tuesday 16 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Hacker group Shadow Brokers, which has taken credit for leaking NSA cyber spying tools — including ones used in the WannaCry global ransomware attack — has said it plans to sell code that can be used to hack into the world's most used computers, software and phones. From a report on Reuters: Using trademark garbled English, the Shadow Brokers group … [Link]

Mashable » The 'X-Men' franchise doesn't care about continuity – and that's what makes it so good

Tuesday 16 May 15:58:38 UTC 2017

Spend more than 20 seconds thinking about how any one X-Men movie connects to another, and you'll probably find yourself throwing up your hands in exasperation.  SEE ALSO: Marvel and Fox's 'The Gifted' trailer actually mentions the X-Men, so we're into it Is the Caliban in X-Men: Apocalypse the same one that's in Logan? Is there a canon reason that the … [Link]

Mashable » Ikea fashion has hit its peak with these custom Yeezys

Tuesday 16 May 15:54:37 UTC 2017

If you thought Ikea was only for furniture, you're dead wrong.  Ever since Balenciaga tried selling a copycat version of Ikea's $0.99 FRAKTA tote bag for an incredibly inflated price, everyone's favorite place for end tables and Swedish meatballs has officially made it's mark on the fashion world. There have since been hats, gas masks, and even thongs made from the … [Link]

Mashable » Discord's Slack-meets-Skype service is growing quickly among gamers

Tuesday 16 May 15:50:54 UTC 2017

If Reddit is the "front page of the internet" then Discord is its unofficial chat app for the many gamers and gaming communities that dwell there. While it's not just used for gaming, the voice-and-text chat app was built with an eye toward unseating established players like Ventrilo and TeamSpeak. It looks and functions like a cross between Slack and Skype. … [Link]

Mashable » An uninhabited island in the middle of nowhere has a huge plastic pollution problem

Tuesday 16 May 15:50:32 UTC 2017

Henderson Island has no inhabitants. The nearest major population center is more than 3,100 miles away. Yet the desolate Pacific island is one of the densest hubs of plastic pollution on the planet. Its sandy shores are carpeted with an estimated 37.7 million pieces of plastic debris, new findings show.  With up to 671 pieces of plastic per square meter, this … [Link]

Mashable » Dave Chappelle takes back what he said about Donald Trump

Tuesday 16 May 15:43:32 UTC 2017

Life comes at you fast, and it seems everyone has learned that the hard way since November 2016, including Dave Chappelle.  Following the presidential election that put Donald Trump in the White House, Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live with a politically-loaded monologue that goaded the election results. But according to a speech the comedian gave this week at the Robin Hood … [Link]

Mashable » The guy who stopped WannaCry just wants to be left alone

Tuesday 16 May 15:42:39 UTC 2017

The guy known as MalwareTech is sure getting a lot of attention, very suddenly.  The British security researcher stopped the WannaCry ransomware from spreading further with a brilliant albeit accidental trick — he bought an unregistered domain linked to the malware, thus inadvertently activating a "kill switch."  SEE ALSO: WannaCry ransomware attack possibly linked to North Korea For his endeavour, he … [Link]

Mashable » Why some people are scared of clowns

Tuesday 16 May 15:40:58 UTC 2017

Kristin Kunkle, a psychologist at Columbia University, explains that children develop a fear of clowns due to their spontaneity, pseudo-human caricature, and portrayal in pop culture.  Read more…More about Science, Children, Interview, Development, and Fear [Link]

Mashable » The Rock and Mark Zuckerberg are better bets for president than many politicians

Tuesday 16 May 15:38:37 UTC 2017

It’s never too early to talk about who's going to be the next president, especially when the current president is doing everything in his power to undercut his chances of being re-elected (let alone make it through one term).  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's very own staff member handed him fake news. And Trump believed it. True to form, Vegas is already … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Google DeepMind NHS data deal was ‘legally inappropriate’

Tuesday 16 May 15:25:00 UTC 2017

DeepMind’s 2015 data-sharing agreement with the Royal Free NHS trust has an “inappropriate legal basis”, according to a letter from the UK’s National Data Guardian [Link]

Mashable » Apple patented a design for a pizza box because of course they did

Tuesday 16 May 15:24:07 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ 'Apple Park' spaceship campus will open in April…and it looks amazing","sources":[~ & Design,Real Time,Steve jobs,Technology,Tim Cook,apple,apple campus,apple campus 2,apple park,ipad,iphone,macbook,office,rea~ time video,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,silicon valley,spaceship campus,tech,video","sec0&~ & Design,Real Time,Steve jobs,Technology,Tim Cook,apple,apple campus,apple campus 2,apple park,ipad,iphone,macbook,office,rea~ time video,real-time,real-time video,real-time-video,silicon valley,spaceship campus,tech,video","video~ More about Apple, Pizza, Apple Campus 2, Pizza Box, and Apple Park [Link]

Mashable » 'The Daily Show's massive tweet thread makes the GOP's hypocrisy perfectly clear

Tuesday 16 May 15:23:50 UTC 2017

Being alive during the 2016 election meant being nearly constantly reminded that Hillary Clinton mishandled classified informationThe emails! You couldn't check social media, watch TV, open a newspaper, or speak to most relatives without being reminded of it. Now, the Washington Post has reported that Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russia during a White House meeting, a meeting that … [Link]

Mashable » Turn any bike into a smartbike with this handlebar

Tuesday 16 May 15:22:06 UTC 2017

Wink Bar is a connected handlebar that turns any bike into a smartbike by adding turn-by-turn navigation, GPS tracking, and powerful headlights. Read more…More about Smartphone, Smartphones, Gps, Gps Tracking, and Indiegogo [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Aligned With Vietnam Government Are Attacking Foreign Companies

Tuesday 16 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

A hacker group "aligned with Vietnamese government interests" carried out attacks on corporate companies, journalists and overseas governments over the past three years, according to a report from cyber security firm FireEye. FireEye, which works with large companies to secure their assets from cyber threats, said it has tracked at least 10 separate attacks from the group — referred to … [Link]

Popular Science » How to share your location (without broadcasting it to the world)

Tuesday 16 May 15:18:09 UTC 2017

DIY Keep it on a need-to-know basis Whether you're arranging a meet-up in the city or want to check your kids got to school, these are the apps that will let you share your, and others', locations. [Link]

Mashable » Sit down, unicorn latte, now there's a drink that matches your dark, goth heart

Tuesday 16 May 15:17:50 UTC 2017

Black is the new black, and that's how it will always be. In a refreshing respite from the highly-saturated colors of recent popular beverages, the charcoal latte is starting to make a name for itself on social media. Several London and Australian cafes are offering the gray-hued drink on their menus and the Instagrammed results certainly look intriguing. SEE ALSO: This … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's new update will now let you look at public transit data while using the app

Tuesday 16 May 15:16:48 UTC 2017

Uber just made it a lot easier for customers to hop out of one of their cars and onto another form of transportation. The ride-hailing service announced on Tuesday that its Android app will now allow users to easily access real-time public transportation data. This means customers using Android can better plan trips that require multiple modes of transportation, and say, … [Link]

Mashable » This app wants to analyse your texts to tell if your crush is into you

Tuesday 16 May 15:15:36 UTC 2017

Text messages are the currency of modern-day courtship. But, when the texts start to become scarce, many of us search for signs of a relationship's demise.  SEE ALSO: Seduce people using this ‘slow’ dating app — if you have time Instead of passing around your phone over brunch with friends, how about getting an app to overthink and analyse your text messages … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Java Leads the Way As Most Popular Language in ProgrammableWeb Directories

Tuesday 16 May 15:14:26 UTC 2017

Editor's note: Be sure to check out our research on the overall growth of Web APIs since 2005. At the time of writing, this is the most recent data we have, but check the research page to see if we have a more updated article. We will be continually updating the overall growth chart with other charts getting updated on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Twin Peaks' returns on Showtime and we've got some secrets on the original show

Tuesday 16 May 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Twin Peaks is coming back soon in a series…sequel? It's not a remake. It's not a reboot. So, we're not sure. The point is, the return of Twin Peaks this Sunday on Showtime inspired us to find some fun Things about the original series that you may not have known, so test your knowledge of Twin Peaks trivia in today's … [Link]

Mashable » The Cleanest Cup of Coffee in the World

Tuesday 16 May 14:57:14 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Conservation, Coffee, Environmental Issues, Coffee Drink, and Coffee Culture [Link]

Mashable » Tracy Morgan won't play PC, goes all out for Netflix's 'Staying Alive'

Tuesday 16 May 14:57:13 UTC 2017

In between interviews about his upcoming Netflix special, Tracy Morgan is taking a break. The standup comedian and former SNL star — whose 2014 car accident shocked Hollywood — has a line of reporters waiting for him, and when he returns they can hear his voice down the hall of this midtown hotel. He's asking someone with him to choose … [Link]

Popular Science » New Zealand's yellow-eyed penguin is waddling towards extinction

Tuesday 16 May 14:55:09 UTC 2017

Environment Humans are likely to blame Yellow-eyed penguins are headed towards extinction, and while climate change isn’t helping, it’s not the only factor. [Link]

Mashable » Here's Celine Dion in a 'Bye Felicia' hoodie

Tuesday 16 May 14:52:06 UTC 2017

Celine Dion, as you know, is very cool. She's hip to Vetements like all the Biebers and Jenners of the world.  The legendary singer also can't resist a good meme, as evidenced by Dion's latest in a truly winning streak of sweatshirts. This one says, "Bye Felicia."  SEE ALSO: You can buy Celine Dion's $885 'Titanic' sweatshirt. We assume, anyway. GAME … [Link]

Mashable » 10 books every entrepreneur should read in 2017

Tuesday 16 May 14:48:35 UTC 2017

Entrepreneurship is a commitment—not only to your venture or business, but also to a unique learning process. Where others seek guidance through big universities and established companies, I know many entrepreneurs like myself who have a desire to go their own way and learning becomes a self-guided experience. As a result, I’ve gained a whole new dimension to my learning experience, … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube just added more of your favorite channels to YouTube TV

Tuesday 16 May 14:47:51 UTC 2017

It only took a month for YouTube's TV killer to add to its roster of channels.  YouTube's live TV offering — conveniently called YouTube TV — now includes AMC, IFC, BBC America, Sundance TV, Telemundo, and We TV, reports 9-to-5 Google. Those new additions bring YouTube TV's total channels to 43, including the major broadcast networks and most major cable channels. … [Link]

Slashdot » Breach at DocuSign Led To Targeted Email Malware Campaign

Tuesday 16 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Digital signature service DocuSign said Monday that an unnamed third-party had got access to email addresses of its users after hacking into its systems. From a report: DocuSign, a major provider of electronic signature technology, acknowledged today that a series of recent malware phishing attacks targeting its customers and users was the result of a data breach at one of … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Emoji Movie' trailer is making me [frowning face emoji]

Tuesday 16 May 14:37:13 UTC 2017

Who knew emoji had such rich inner lives? In the latest trailer for The Emoji Movie, Gene (voiced by T.J. Miller) has a huge problem: despite the fact that he's supposed to be a "meh" emoji, he just has too many feelings.  SEE ALSO: Knighted actor Patrick Stewart to play animated poop in 'The Emoji Movie' That makes him really … [Link]

Mashable » This blade is made from printer paper and it can cut through wood like it's butter

Tuesday 16 May 14:35:53 UTC 2017

Inspired by a similar experiment uploaded on YouTube, one bold user cut out a paper blade and used it to slice through wood and plastic. Using a similar principle, water jets, like Wazer, uses high-pressured streams to cut through almost anything.  It's incredible what you can achieve when you apply pressure in the right way. Read more…More about Youtube, Physics, Innovation, … [Link]

Mashable » Man takes a tumble celebrating his failed golf swing

Tuesday 16 May 14:35:33 UTC 2017

There’s a saying in sports: Don't celebrate too early. And you know why? If you celebrate your win too early, it's really, REALLY, embarrassing and hilarious when you actually lose. No one knows this better than the cousin of  Twitter user Nathan 𓅓. He posted this video of his proud cousin celebrating his great golf swing. SEE ALSO: The internet had … [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK may force charities to prove complementary therapies work

Tuesday 16 May 14:28:00 UTC 2017

UK charity commission is considering putting in place measures that will force providers of complementary medicine to offer stronger evidence of benefits [Link]

Mashable » Girl Scout troop leader on the run after stealing $15,000 worth of cookies

Tuesday 16 May 14:24:03 UTC 2017

Girl Scout cookies are delicious, there's no doubt about that. But are they delicious enough for you to want to steal $15,000 worth of them? For one Kentucky Girl Scout troop leader, they just might be. Leah Ann Vick, 26-year-old former troop leader, was indicted on charges of theft after the local Girl Scout branch reported the massive quantity of stolen … [Link]

Slashdot » MP3 Is Not Dead, It's Finally Free

Tuesday 16 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

The commentary around IIS Fraunhofer and Technicolor terminating their MP3 licensing program for certain MP3 related patents and software has been amusing. While some are interpreting this development as the demise of the MP3 format, others are cheering about MP3s finally being free. Developer and commentator Marco Arment tries to prevail sense: MP3 is no less alive now than it … [Link]

Mashable » Kendall Jenner face-planting off a bike perfectly describes her year so far

Tuesday 16 May 13:58:49 UTC 2017

Celebrities, they fall just like us! Except they make a lot more money from Pepsi.  2017 hasn't been the best year for Kendall Jenner's image as she's appeared in a tone-deaf soda campaign, received backlash for a magazine cover, and promoted a festival that completely fell apart. Luckily, Jenner accidentally found the perfect metaphor for her poor career choices in the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Memo to whoever lands the world’s top health job – do this first

Tuesday 16 May 13:34:00 UTC 2017

The World Health Organization is picking its next leader to ease sickness and suffering. Here's what the new chief should prioritise, says Bjorn Lomborg [Link]

Mashable » Bill Cosby comments on sexual assault allegations in first public interview in 2 years

Tuesday 16 May 13:28:09 UTC 2017

Bill Cosby's criminal trial over allegations he sexually assaulted then-Temple University employee Andrea Constand in 2004 is set to begin June 5. With that backdrop, Cosby granted a rare interview to Michael Smerconish on his radio program on the SiriusXM POTUS channel, during which Cosby said that he will not testify at his upcoming trial. The program aired Tuesday morning at … [Link]

Mashable » The end is near in the final 'War for the Planet of the Apes' trailer

Tuesday 16 May 13:18:27 UTC 2017

Welcome to humanity's last stand. In the final War for the Planet of the Apes trailer, the battle between man and ape comes to a climax. And though we've got a pretty good guess as to how this is all going to end, the journey there looks like a thrilling one. SEE ALSO: Summer movie preview: What to watch if … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung says it sold 5 million units of its Galaxy S8 in 25 days

Tuesday 16 May 13:17:40 UTC 2017

Samsung has sold more than 5 million units of its new Galaxy S8 smartphone, the company has confirmed. “Although we cannot provide detailed figures, the sales are going smoothly around the globe. The combined sales already are beyond 5 million units,” an unnamed Samsung official told Korea's The Investor.  SEE ALSO: Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ are gorgeous—but far from perfect … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers: 'Who thinks it's time for Republicans to stand up?'

Tuesday 16 May 13:00:43 UTC 2017

On Tuesday's Late Night, Seth Meyers intended to focus his "A Closer Look" segment entirely on President Donald Trump's threats against former F.B.I. Director James Comey.  But just before filming, Meyers and his team caught wind of news that Trump also revealed classified information during a meeting with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.  Though he didn't have much time … [Link]

Mashable » The first TV with built-in Alexa is here, but it's not built by Amazon

Tuesday 16 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

It used to be that you bought a cheap TV from budget brands and got pure garbage for what you paid for, but that's not so anymore.  Case in point: Westinghouse and Element’s new 4K Amazon Fire Edition TVs, the first smart TVs to include Alexa voice control. They start at $449 for a 43-inch and climb up to $889 for … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram adds 'face filters' to complete its Snapchat transformation

Tuesday 16 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

It was bound to happen eventually.  Instagram, which has turned copying various Snapchat features into a near art form, has finally ripped off the last major Snapchat feature it had yet to copy: selfie lenses. The app is beginning to roll out its own version of the feature called face filters.  SEE ALSO: How to master Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram Stories … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' is holding a weeklong 'adventure' event

Tuesday 16 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Splendid news, trainers: starting Thursday, Pokémon Go will be running yet another event — and this one's a whole week long. SEE ALSO: A Russian blogger was sentenced for playing 'Pokémon Go' in a church Pokémon Go Adventure Week will run from Thursday 18 May (1 p.m. PDT) until Thursday 25 May (1 p.m. PDT). Continuing in the type-based theme of … [Link]

Slashdot » UploadVR Had a 'Kink Room,' Pressured Female Employees To 'Microdose,' Alleges Lawsuit

Tuesday 16 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

The virtual-reality company UploadVR is being sued by the company's former Director of Digital and Social Media for rampant sexual harassment. According to Gizmodo, "the lawsuit alleges that the company's employees and founders created a hostile work environment in which sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation occurred on a regular basis." From the report: In the suit documents, the former … [Link]

Popular Science » What to do if you get caught in an avalanche

Tuesday 16 May 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Environment We asked the experts There are a few steps you can take to save yourself. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Driving test that uses only your hearing is totally freaking people out

Tuesday 16 May 12:22:12 UTC 2017

Imagine you're in a car, blindfolded, hands on the wheel.  SEE ALSO: Nintendo reportedly working on a 'Zelda' smartphone game The windows are open and cars are rushing past at 90 miles per hour.  You have to follow a sadistic voice (a kidnapper) on the phone as it gives you commands. You start driving, speed by and can only rely on … [Link]

Mashable » Supermarket worker slams the woman who shamed her for wearing makeup at work

Tuesday 16 May 12:20:40 UTC 2017

A supermarket worker has hit back after she was shamed her for wearing makeup while she was working.  SEE ALSO: After United Airlines incident, women share stories of being shamed for their clothing Kerry Whittaker described her experience in a Facebook post, explaining that a woman and her teenage daughter were laughing at her because of her makeup. According to Whittaker, … [Link]

Mashable » Lorry attempts to block car from using hard shoulder, fails to realise it's the police

Tuesday 16 May 12:01:45 UTC 2017

Taking the law into your own hands is never a great idea — especially when the person you're trying to stop happens to be the police. SEE ALSO: Why using AI in policing decisions risks race and class bias North West Motorway Police shared the following video on their official Twitter account on Monday. It shows dashcam footage from one of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Microbes might thrive after crash-landing on board a meteorite

Tuesday 16 May 11:52:00 UTC 2017

Some extremophile bacteria could survive the a crash-landing of a meteorite or spacecraft, helping them travel between worlds [Link]

Mashable » Android O, Google Assistant and augmented reality: What to expect at Google I/O

Tuesday 16 May 11:45:07 UTC 2017

Google’s biggest event of the year is about to get underway.  The company's developers conference, Google I/O, is just hours away so naturally the rumor mill has already kicked into high gear. At this year's event, we expect to hear much more about the next version of Android, Google's plans for its Assistant, and what's going on with its VR platform, … [Link]

Mashable » Why don't we have waterproof laptops already?

Tuesday 16 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

I still don't know how it happened. One minute I was sitting down at my desk, glass of water in hand. Seconds later I was watching helplessly as the contents of the glass seeped into my MacBook Air. My screen went black almost immediately. As I walk-of-shamed my soggy laptop down to IT, I started going through a mental checklist of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ebola once again on the prowl as emergency teams stand ready

Tuesday 16 May 11:05:00 UTC 2017

Three deaths and 19 suspected cases of Ebola in the DR Congo have health officials worried – but the chances of another deadly rampage are thankfully slim [Link]

Slashdot » WikiLeaks Dump Reveals CIA Malware That Can Sabotage User Software

Tuesday 16 May 11:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "While the world was busy dealing with the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, last Friday, about the time when we were first seeing a surge in WannaCry attacks, WikiLeaks dumped new files part of the Vault 7 series," reports BleepingComputer. This time, the organization dumped user manuals for two hacking tools named AfterMidnight and Assassin. Both are malware … [Link]

Mashable » David Tennant and Billie Piper re-unite for 3 new 'Doctor Who' tales

Tuesday 16 May 10:57:59 UTC 2017

Okay, so it might not be quite what you're thinking — yes, David Tennant and Billie Piper are teaming up again for three new Doctor Who adventures. The only catch? They're not television episodes, they're audio books. SEE ALSO: Here's the Doctor Who/Mr. Men mashup you never knew you needed On Monday, Big Finish — the audio drama company who have … [Link]

Mashable » Your next UberEats meal could be delivered by this 70-year-old grandmother

Tuesday 16 May 10:55:02 UTC 2017

Bet your last UberEats delivery wasn't this cool. Decked in a thick beanie, shiny rings, and a scarf around her neck, 70-year-old Madam Teo Yoke Lan is a far cry from your usual Uber delivery guy. SEE ALSO: This true story of a guy running into his crush on UberPool is too cute This grandmother-of-two makes an average of ten trips … [Link]

Mashable » Sailor Moon outfits are now available in even more sizes

Tuesday 16 May 10:33:36 UTC 2017

Can Sailor Moon possibly become any more popular? The simple answer to that question is YES!  Japanese comedian Naomi Watanabe's fashion label, Punyus, has been working with the team behind Sailor Moon to create a new clothing line with a much broader selection of sizes.  The 14-piece range is all about body-positivity, with things from T-shirts, rompers and even Sailor Moon … [Link]

Mashable » Man sends heartbreaking appeal to find last photo of late wife

Tuesday 16 May 10:22:45 UTC 2017

A British man has sent a heartbreaking appeal to the National Trust magazine to find what he believes is the last photograph of his wife before she died.  SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling sends heartfelt tweet to fans after rare 'Harry Potter' prequel is stolen Alan Wright and his wife visited Sissinghurst Castle in Kent in September 2015 and during the trip … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Gillian Jacobs reminisce about her (awful) first kiss

Tuesday 16 May 10:15:00 UTC 2017

As a theater geek, Gillian Jacobs thought she was never going to kiss a guy. But she did, and it was awful — even when we animated it. First Fails is a new mini-series from Mashable and Bravo. Join celebrities as they recount their first worst moments — coming to you in full animated color.  Read more… More about Bravo, … [Link]

Mashable » Japan is using robots for everything because there just aren't enough people

Tuesday 16 May 10:13:53 UTC 2017

Japan’s obsessed with automation — not because it's novel, but because there just aren't enough people. More small and medium-sized companies are buying robots to make up for a labour shortfall, reports Reuters, and robot manufacturers are seeing more orders coming in. SEE ALSO: The inevitable robot takeover is here, and it's starting at the mall The shortfall is due to … [Link]

Mashable » Garmin's vívosmart 3 finally takes fitness tracking to the gym

Tuesday 16 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Garmin is looking to solve one of the biggest issues facing wearables with its latest release, the vívosmart 3: How can an activity tracker be useful in the weight room?  Just about every fitness tracker I've ever worn is more focused on counting steps and logging runs than anything else. I run, but as a former athlete, I spend more of … [Link]

Mashable » Harry Styles gets refused entry to 'The Late Late Show with James Corden'

Tuesday 16 May 9:49:59 UTC 2017

What do you when you're relying on your celebrity status to get in somewhere, but the person behind the desk fails to recognise you? Well, Harry Styles has got one technique. When he's asked for ID while trying to access The Late Late Show in the sketch above, he simply fixes the woman behind the desk with his trademark intense, … [Link]

Mashable » Hipsters have ruined a traditional Burmese dish and people can't cope

Tuesday 16 May 9:44:02 UTC 2017

Those pesky hipsters have struck again. This time, it's a traditional dish from Myanmar called Burmese tea leaf salad. SEE ALSO: Stumped for a suitably hipster bar idea? Try this handy generator. A recipe published last week in the London's Evening Standard has annoyed a lot of people, with some accusing the recipe of completely pulverising the dish. Image: screenshot/london evening … [Link]

Mashable » Tencent is creating an entire town dedicated to esports

Tuesday 16 May 9:34:08 UTC 2017

Tencent, China's largest online games developer among other things, is building an entire town dedicated to esports. The town will be located in Wuhu, east China, where Tencent has just signed a framework agreement with the local government.  The planned esports town will have an esports theme park, esports university, cultural and creative park, animation industrial park, a creative neighbourhood, a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » When it comes to work, we should value quality over quantity

Tuesday 16 May 9:30:00 UTC 2017

As we discover that working shorter hours doesn't have to mean less productivity, a future of lifelong learning could be on its way [Link]

Mashable » Veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan is absolute fitness goals

Tuesday 16 May 9:23:49 UTC 2017

A former Royal Marines Commando who lost his leg in Afghanistan has shared a video of himself working out to show that "you don't need two legs" to be fit.  SEE ALSO: This cancer survivor's date will make you weep tears of joy In the video, Andy Grant shows how he works out without even going to the gym. "You don't … [Link]

Mashable » There's an earth-shattering conspiracy theory that Pikachu is an imposter

Tuesday 16 May 9:15:57 UTC 2017

If you were anywhere near the internet Monday, you probably read something about that Avril Lavigne imposter theory that has resurfaced again. Well, you can forget about that now. It's old news.  Because the thing is, after you've read the following, life-altering tweet, everything about the world as you know it will be so completely turned on its head that you … [Link]

Mashable » WannaCry ransomware attack possibly linked to North Korea

Tuesday 16 May 9:10:32 UTC 2017

The ransomware attack that held thousands of computers hostage late last week might be linked to a hacker group with ties to North Korea, researchers have found.  On Monday, Google security researcher Neel Mehta posted a cryptic set of characters on Twitter together with the hashtag #WannaCryptAttribution. Kaspersky Lab researchers then explained that Mehta has posted two similar code samples, one … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert rips apart Donald Trump about Russia intelligence revelation

Tuesday 16 May 9:06:30 UTC 2017

Another day, another Trump gaffe, another Colbert hot take.  This time The Late Show host referred to the bombshell news in The Washington Post that Donald Trump allegedly revealed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.  In particular, Colbert explained how the president revealed "code-word information" which means "you have to replace things with other words." SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Access Codes For United Cockpit Doors Accidentally Posted Online

Tuesday 16 May 9:00:00 UTC 2017

According to the Wall Street Journal, the access codes to United's cockpit doors were accidentally posted on a public website by a flight attendant. "[United Continental Holdings], which owns United Airlines and United Express, asked pilots to follow security procedures already in use, including visually confirming someone's identity before they are allowed onto the flight deck even if they enter … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix is testing a price surge on your weekend binge

Tuesday 16 May 7:20:05 UTC 2017

That weekend Netflix binge you have been daydreaming about could soon cost you some extra dough.  That's if Netflix rolls out its evil plan to surge price your weekend viewing. You heard that right: Netflix is thinking about charging you more to sign up in prime binge-watching hours.  SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' Season 2 will have 'more horror' The streaming giant … [Link]

Mashable » You'll want to squeeze HTC's new flagship phone, and not because it's adorable

Tuesday 16 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Weird phone features are back again. The last few years have seen phone makers largely dump fun little gimmicks in favor of refining the basics: design, display, performance, and battery life. Nothing wrong with a solid all-around phone, but that's also why people think phones are boring. You now what's not boring? HTC's new flagship, the HTC U 11. Why? Two … [Link]

Mashable » Americans think North Korea is in Australia. Or China. Or maybe Indonesia.

Tuesday 16 May 6:43:18 UTC 2017

Unless you happen to be Dennis Rodman, or one of those curious folks who are totally into the idea of going to a hermit state — North Korea is just somewhere over in Asia. Yet with simmering tensions between the U.S. and the country's leader Kim Jong Un, you'd think Americans would at least know the location of the self-reliant socialist … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Launches Super-Heavy Satellite Atop Falcon 9 Rocket

Tuesday 16 May 6:00:00 UTC 2017

SpaceX has successfully launched a heavy commercial communications satellite atop one of its Falcon 9 rockets today. "Weighing in at nearly 13,500 pounds atop the rocket, the fourth Inmarsat-5 satellite was the heaviest load lofted by a Falcon 9 yet," reports USA Today. From the report: The 230-foot rocket delivered the spacecraft larger than a double-decker bus to an orbit … [Link]

Mashable » This common Android tweak will break Netflix on your phone

Tuesday 16 May 4:37:05 UTC 2017

If you're an Android user with a rooted phone — there's bad news for you. Netflix may no longer work on your rooted or unlocked device, due to an update to the app. Netflix now fully relies on Google's Widevine DRM, the company told Android Police. The change comes not long after Netflix enabled downloads for offline viewing, which could be … [Link]

Mashable » Trump was trolled with a giant projection on his hotel

Tuesday 16 May 3:54:12 UTC 2017

Not sure how to influence the president of the United States? Well, someone set up a reminder at Donald Trump's hotel just a few blocks away from the White House.  This is being projected on @realDonaldTrump hotel in DC now!!! Love it!!! @BradMossEsq @Scott_H_Rome @ProfSchooner pic.twitter.com/E8tlgKsyc1 — Mark S. Zaid (@MarkSZaidEsq) May 16, 2017 SEE ALSO: Twitter absolutely loses it over … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver strikes back at the prime minister of New Zealand

Tuesday 16 May 3:48:46 UTC 2017

Now you know not to mess with John Oliver. Following news that Bill English, the Prime Minister of New Zealand — or "wallaby f**k island," as Oliver prefers to call it — didn't find the comedic stylings of the Last Week Tonight host that funny, Oliver hit back. "You really wanna do this Bill?" he asked on Sunday night. "Because … [Link]

Slashdot » 38,000 People a Year Die Early Because of Diesel Emissions Testing Failures

Tuesday 16 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Diesel cars, trucks, and other vehicles in more than 10 countries around the world produce 50 percent more nitrogen oxide emissions than lab tests show, according to a new study. The extra pollution is thought to have contributed to about 38,000 premature deaths in 2015 globally. In the study, published today … [Link]

Mashable » The MP3 isn't dead yet, but it's now on its last digital legs

Tuesday 16 May 3:13:46 UTC 2017

Digital file formats don't usually get the rock star treatment when it comes to entering the public's consciousness, but if one ever did, the MP3 format is it.  But that's all coming to an end — or at least that's what recent events point to. Just last month, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, the Germany-based organization that began developing the … [Link]

Mashable » Chanel's $1,930 boomerang rip-off is wrong on so many levels

Tuesday 16 May 3:13:41 UTC 2017

If you thought Balenciaga's expensive appropriation of an IKEA bag was bad, Chanel has gone and knocked off Australia's Indigenous culture. The Parisian fashion house now has a "wood and resin" boomerang priced at a hefty A$1,930 (US$1,432) for sale on its website.  SEE ALSO: Prankster who streaked on Eurovision could face 5 years in jail The weapon is part of … [Link]

Mashable » Fidget spinner for adults will cost you at least $65

Tuesday 16 May 2:10:30 UTC 2017

We've hit peak fidget spinner, with some schools even banning the gizmos. Now a design team is hoping adults will want in on the fidgeting action, but instead of spinning, they’ll be cubing.   SEE ALSO: The creator of the toy everybody's obsessed with hasn't seen a penny for it The Infinity Cube is essentially another fidget toy — something … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Gates' wise tweetstorm will inspire new grads

Tuesday 16 May 1:28:01 UTC 2017

Personal advice from one of the biggest business icons in all of tech history is difficult to come by, but Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is making it easy for newly minted college graduates via Twitter.  SEE ALSO: Steve Jobs's 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech On Monday, just a week before the graduation ceremonies at Harvard, the school he famously dropped out of … [Link]

Slashdot » ZeniMax Is Suing Samsung After Winning Its Case Against Oculus

Tuesday 16 May 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Games company ZeniMax successfully sued Facebook-owned Oculus for $500 million earlier this year, and now it has a new target in sight: Samsung. The company has filed a new lawsuit over Samsung's Gear VR headset, claiming that "Samsung knowingly profited from Oculus technology that was first developed at ZeniMax, then misappropriated by Oculus executive John Carmack," reports The Verge. From … [Link]

Mashable » As a millionaire, I am begging millennials to stop doing these things with their money

Tuesday 16 May 0:46:40 UTC 2017

As a self-made millionaire, I am devastated every day when I see the foolish spending and saving habits of millennials. That's why when I saw fellow rich person Tim Gurner scold young people for buying avocado toast, I screamed "yes" so loud my butlers came into my morning den to check on me.  After firing them for not knocking, I decided … [Link]

Slashdot » WannaCry Ransomware Shares Code With North Korean Malware, Says Researchers

Tuesday 16 May 0:45:00 UTC 2017

New submitter unarmed8 quotes a report from CyberScoop: The ransomware known as WannaCry that spread rapidly to 300,000 machines in 150 countries over the past few days shares code with malware written by a group of North Korean hackers known as the Lazarus Group. While the shared code is important, experts warned that it's far from proof about who created … [Link]

Mashable » Seth MacFarlane's new space comedy could fill the 'Galaxy Quest' void in your heart

Tuesday 16 May 0:36:37 UTC 2017

In addition to re-reviving The X-Files and passing on American Idol, Fox's new 2017-2018 season lineup is all about sci-fi, hot doctors and superheroes — what's not to love? The broadcast network is following in the footsteps of sister channel FX with The Gifted, a drama set in the X-Men universe, along with several high-concept new series. They include: The Orville, … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton is back and wants you to 'resist'

Tuesday 16 May 0:15:02 UTC 2017

Hillary Clinton hasn't only been walking in the woods since her unexpected loss last November. She's also been putting together a new political action group, Onward Together, which she unveiled Monday. We're launching Onward Together to encourage people to get involved, organize, and even run for officehttps://t.co/8exooosvZ5 — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 15, 2017 With the tag line "Resist, insist, persist, … [Link]

Slashdot » Disney Chief Bob Iger Says Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Upcoming Movie

Tuesday 16 May 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Hollywood Reporter: Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed Monday that hackers claiming to have access to a Disney movie threatened to release it unless the studio paid a ransom. Iger didn't disclose the name of the film, but said Disney is refusing to pay. The studio is working with federal investigators. Iger's comments … [Link]

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