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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 » This sketchy mockup claims to be the finalized design of the iPhone 8

Wednesday 17 May 23:58:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe’ve heard a ton about what's probably coming with the iPhone 8 — but we still don't even know for sure if Apple has even decided on the flagship's final design.   The company's indecisiveness about the final version of the flagship's anniversary model has reportedly been one of the factors in its rumored delay, along with more technical issues, like … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Refreshes Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 Tablets

Wednesday 17 May 23:43:00 UTC 2017

BrianFagioli quotes a report from BetaNews: Amazon's tablets have needed a refresh for a while now, and today it happened. The company announced two newly updated models — the Fire 7 ($49) and the Fire HD 8 ($79). They both feature Alexa support, of course, and are designed for a quality experience with all types of media, such as movies, … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's fave vacation spots like Mar-A-Lago are reportedly very easy to hack into

Wednesday 17 May 23:29:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDonald Trump’s "retreats" like Mar-A-Lago are more than just costly to taxpayers—they’re also extremely vulnerable to getting hacked.   In a story published jointly by Gizmodo and Pro Publica, the reporters detail how they visited several Trump retreats, including Mar-A-Lago in Florida, and found digital security extremely wanting, especially for places that the president frequents. SEE ALSO: The Trump team just … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Running an API Directory is Harder than it Looks (And Why API Providers Should Care)

Wednesday 17 May 23:15:35 UTC 2017

Neatly concealed in this tale about researching a financial API for inclusion in ProgrammableWeb's API directory is some prescriptive advice for API providers who want to best optimize their developer experiences for maximum developer discoverability, explorability, and comprehension. Unlike a lot of the other prescriptive content we offer on ProgrammableWeb, this article doesn't offer advice on what to do. … [Link]

Geek Culture » Backblaze Unlimited Backup saves our day!

Wednesday 17 May 23:10:27 UTC 2017

Backblaze! We recently lost some files on one of our computers, … they just winked out and were gone! It was rather traumatic! Luckily we were testing out Backblaze, as part of their 15 day free trial, and were able to retrieve backups of them within minutes. I really like the seamless way it backs up all your files, offsite and … [Link]

Mashable » Rat cafe is the pop-up restaurant concept no one wants

Wednesday 17 May 23:06:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWith the exception of the Pixar film Ratatouille, rats and dining never go together. Never. But a San Francisco tourist attraction is featuring the rodents at a pop-up cafe — and charging people money to experience the potential health code violation. SEE ALSO: Subway rats fight over the ultimate delicacy, the New York City bagel The San Francisco Dungeon, an immersive … [Link]

Slashdot » Justice Department Appoints Former FBI Director Robert Mueller As Special Counsel For Russia Investigation

Wednesday 17 May 23:01:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Hill: The Justice Department has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate Russia's involvement in the U.S. election. Mueller, a former prosecutor who served a 12-year term at the helm of the bureau, has accepted the position, according to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. "In my capacity as … [Link]

Mashable » 'Big Bang Theory' prequel series 'Young Sheldon' is surprisingly adorable

Wednesday 17 May 22:56:45 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook If The Big Bang Theory has proven anything after 10 seasons on the air, it's that Sheldon Cooper is not the most enjoyable person to be around.  His quirks, rules and phobias definitely seem infuriating in an adult man, but judging by the first trailer for CBS's new prequel series Young Sheldon, they're surprisingly endearing in a nine-year-old.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Australian fisherman plays a game of tug of war with a pesky shark

Wednesday 17 May 22:42:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f5%2f626459d6 7f72 bf42%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ idiot. F*ck off.'","image":&~ fisherman plays a game of tug of war with a pesky shark","sources":[{&~ More about Watercooler, Australia, Animals, Shark, and Nature [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Starts Assembling iPhones In India

Wednesday 17 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Apple has successfully completed its first trial run assembly of the iPhone SE in India, reports The Wall Street Journal. "We are beginning initial production of a small number of iPhone SE in Bengaluru," Apple said in a statement to TechCrunch. "iPhone SE is the most popular and powerful phone with a four-inch display in the world and we'll begin … [Link]

Mashable » Google's vision for AI is the right one

Wednesday 17 May 22:25:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle is right. Artificial Intelligence can help us, dammit. The notion of a coming AI apocalypse has grown tiresome, especially because it invariably makes the leap from the nascent forms of AI we experience now to a terrifying future were every robot can out-think and, eventually, annihilate us.  SEE ALSO: Android O: Everything you need to know I’m not saying it's … [Link]

Slashdot » Android Now Supports the Kotlin Programming Language

Wednesday 17 May 22:20:00 UTC 2017

In addition to Java and C++, Google announced at its I/O 2017 conference today that Android is gaining official support for the Kotlin programming language. VentureBeat reports: Kotlin is developed by JetBrains, the same people who created IntelliJ. Google describes Kotlin, which is an open sourced project under the Apache 2.0 license, as "a brilliantly designed, mature language that we … [Link]

Popular Science » How to remove malware from your computer

Wednesday 17 May 22:03:53 UTC 2017

Malware DIY Banish those internet nasties Warning signs to watch for if ransomware, viruses, or any other type of malware has taken root on your system—and what you need to do next. [Link]

Slashdot » The Republican Push To Repeal Net Neutrality Will Get Underway This Week

Wednesday 17 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Washington Post: Federal regulators will move to roll back one of the Obama administration's signature Internet policies this week, launching a process to repeal the government's net neutrality rules that currently regulate how Internet providers may treat websites and their own customers. The vote on Thursday, led by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit … [Link]

Mashable » Google imagines an app-less future with Android Instant Apps

Wednesday 17 May 21:47:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOne of the biggest challenges facing developers right now is the simple fact that the vast majority of people just don't download that many new apps.  Google might have a solution: Android Instant Apps, which will allow people to use an app without ever having to download it from the Play Store. Instant Apps are now open to all developers, the … [Link]

Mashable » A guide on where and how to sell your stuff online

Wednesday 17 May 21:43:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s simple enough to earn extra money selling stuff online, but you’ll want to determine the ideal venue for your goods. Selling Grandma’s vintage tea cozies is a different endeavor from offloading your old stereo system.  We’ve rounded up some of the major online marketplaces along with tips about their audience, style and fees. Online sales and auctions There’s a handful of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Trek: Discovery' trailer boldly goes where no series has gone before

Wednesday 17 May 21:40:22 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook We'll admit, we were a liiiiiiittle concerned about Star Trek: Discovery after Bryan Fuller exited the series as showrunner and the premiere date was pushed from February to May, and then from May to… sometime this fall. But CBS unveiled the first full length trailer for the new series at its upfront presentation on Wednesday, and while a good trailer … [Link]

Mashable » India's rural solar revolution hasn't delivered on its promise

Wednesday 17 May 21:26:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSolar power is bringing light to remote villages across India. Rural residents, long disconnected from the grid, are increasingly using solar panels and battery banks to charge mobile phones, illuminate light bulbs, and keep refrigerators humming. Advocates for rural electrification say solar "microgrids" can do much more. They'll boost a village's socioeconomic development by allowing kids to study at night, for … [Link]

Mashable » Hero dog finds family cat under wreckage 2 months after fire

Wednesday 17 May 21:26:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPeople say cats have nine lives, but we'll always be shocked by what some cats manage to live through. Like Ringer, a cat who somehow survived for two months under the floor of a house that had burned down. SEE ALSO: Omar the long cat is really, really, really long Christine Marr, Ringer's owner, posted about the miraculous rescue on Facebook. … [Link]

Mashable » Even the White House doesn't know what Ivanka Trump does

Wednesday 17 May 21:24:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAnother day, another opportunity for the internet to troll the Trump family. President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka has been intensely involved in her father's presidency, while First Lady Melania has been pretty absent while living in New York. It's unclear exactly what Ivanka's role is, and apparently, the White House is as confused as the rest of the nation.  Ivanka shared … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Takes Another Shot At Making Android Great On Low-Budget Smartphones

Wednesday 17 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

At its developer conference, Google unveiled Android Go, a project wherein Google will offer a version of Android that runs swiftly on budget, low-specced smartphones. With the new strategy, Google hopes to further improve the low-budget smartphone ecosystem in developing markets. Android Go will be focused around building a version of Android for phones with less memory, with the System … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Rogen had a realization about Justin Timberlake that has everyone shook

Wednesday 17 May 21:18:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookShe was talking about 2016, but Kylie Jenner was right— this is year of, like, realizing things. All of us are realizing things, together, but in particular: Seth Rogen and his wife, actress and writer Lauren Miller are realizing things. Just look at this truly shocking realization: Me and my wife have recently come to the unsettling realization that @jtimberlake and … [Link]

Mashable » Valve is trying to stop fake games on Steam by targeting trading cards, of all things

Wednesday 17 May 21:10:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPeople are taking advantage of Steam's trading card system by creating fake games, collecting cards from those games with bot accounts, and selling them to collectors for profit. Valve is not having it anymore. Valve announced Tuesday that new games put on the Steam store won't dole out trading cards to players until Valve is confident that the game is being … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Beaver dams keeps streams cool and protect sensitive fish

Wednesday 17 May 21:00:00 UTC 2017

We used to think that beaver dams warmed up stream waters as felling trees to build them reduces shade. Now it seems the opposite might be true [Link]

Mashable » European nations fine Facebook over being cagey with users' data

Wednesday 17 May 20:57:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFacebook is following Europeans without telling them, and it might one day cost them a giant chunk of cash.  For now, the company is dealing with minor fines and not-so-nice press in both France and the Netherlands for allegedly violating user privacy.  SEE ALSO: Instagram Direct update is Facebook's latest attack on Snapchat The French Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des … [Link]

Mashable » More 'Arrested Development' is a terrible idea

Wednesday 17 May 20:52:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookToday, after months of speculation and four years after the last season, Netflix announced that Arrested Development will return for Season 5 sometime in 2018.  And I really don't want it. Now, I absolutely love the first three seasons. I started watching the show live in the beginning of the first season in 2003 (yes, I'm an #OriginalFan), and it quickly … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Introduces Payment Process Layer via Payment Request API

Wednesday 17 May 20:42:25 UTC 2017

Google has introduced its Payment Request API. The API was created with a goal to "eliminate checkout forms." The new service is not a payment method, nor does it integrate with payment processors. Rather, the API provides a process layer to improve user workflow. [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Balloons Connect Flood-hit Peru

Wednesday 17 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "Tens of thousands" of Peruvians have been getting online using Project Loon, the ambitious connectivity project from Google's parent company, Alphabet. Project Loon uses tennis court-sized balloons carrying a small box of equipment to beam internet access to a wide area below. The team told the BBC they had been testing the system in Peru when … [Link]

Mashable » Of course LaVar Ball finally said something offensive

Wednesday 17 May 20:20:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLaVar Ball was a top Twitter trend again on Wednesday, but this time because he said something actually offensive.  Because of course he did. Because this is what the tawdry love affair between LaVar and the media has been leading up to all along — a chance for outrage, a chance for righteous indignation, a chance to tear him down when … [Link]

Mashable » This toddler monitor is helping parents track their roaming kids

Wednesday 17 May 20:16:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Decco toddler monitor uses motion sensor technology to alert parents when a child gets out of their room. Read more…More about Technology, Kickstarter, Children, Baby, and Toddler [Link]

Mashable » Meet Team Supreme, a new group of tenacious superheroes with disabilities

Wednesday 17 May 20:14:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA new team of superheroes shows children with disabilities how unstoppable they really are. Team Supreme, an animated cartoon concept by Atlanta native Josh Leonard, features a cast of superheroes with disabilities who band together to take on various bad guys. Each member of Team Supreme has an individual superpower that makes them a key part of the group — and … [Link]

Mashable » The latest self-driving project is your friendly neighborhood garbage truck

Wednesday 17 May 20:11:48 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Self-driving trucks aren't just for hauling beer anymore. Now they can also haul garbage.  Not to be outdone by the likes of Uber and Waymo, Volvo has now outlined one of its own autonomous vehicle projects in Sweden: a self-driving garbage truck.  SEE ALSO: Mercedes-Benz is coming after Uber with autonomous robo-taxis Like Uber Freight, the project is another effort … [Link]

Mashable » New digital tool will help NYC reduce homelessness

Wednesday 17 May 20:09:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNew York City hopes an app can help it reduce homelessness. Around 62,000 homeless people live in New York City, and the city's "demand for shelter" has shot up 79 percent in the last 10 years. But the city's government — along with community organizations Project Hospitality and BronxWorks — hopes an app will help them get a better handle on … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to ace the new job application process

Wednesday 17 May 20:05:06 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f5%2f266fcadf e73a 31c4%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ for a new job isn't quite what it used to be.","image":"h~ ways to ace the new job application process","sources":[~ business,job hunting,work & play","sec0":null,&q~ business,job hunting,work & play","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Job Hunting, and Business [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hopping miniature parrots suggests how birds first got airborne

Wednesday 17 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Parrotlets save energy when foraging by jumping from perch to perch with a few wingbeats, a technique that might have predated true flight [Link]

Slashdot » Where Have All the Insects Gone?

Wednesday 17 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Entomologists have been assessing diversity and abundance across western Germany and have found that between 1989 and 2013 the biomass of invertebrates caught had fallen by nearly 80 percent. From an article on Science magazine: Scientists have tracked alarming declines in domesticated honey bees, monarch butterflies, and lightning bugs. But few have paid attention to the moths, hover flies, beetles, … [Link]

Mashable » Review: ‘Prey’ is a tough game that asks tough questions

Wednesday 17 May 19:52:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere’s something to be said about a game that is frustratingly difficult — at points terrifyingly so — but that somehow doesn’t deter you from wanting to play it.  Prey, a sci-fi game shrouded in mystery from the start, is one such game.  SEE ALSO: 'Prey' exploit lets players break the game At first, it feels impossibly difficult. There’s no way … [Link]

Mashable » Bro, do you even stream? CrossFit strikes deal with Facebook Live.

Wednesday 17 May 19:45:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCompetitive CrossFit is coming to your Facebook. SEE ALSO: Facebook responds to brutal crime video: 'We know we need to do better' CrossFit and Facebook announced a new deal for the social network to stream live events from the fitness company. The new partnerships starts this Friday with the CrossFit Regionals and includes at least 40 live shows throughout the year, … [Link]

Mashable » What Gisele Bündchen just said about Tom Brady should bother every NFL fan

Wednesday 17 May 19:44:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWednesday’s most interesting bit of NFL news was broken by …. Gisele Bündchen, naturally.  The supermodel wife of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady revealed that her husband has had multiple concussions during his career, including one suffered last season.  But this isn't just gossip from a celebrity family — it's actually big news, for a couple reasons.  SEE ALSO: After … [Link]

Mashable » 3 highs and 1 low from Jeff Kaplan's first year with 'Overwatch'

Wednesday 17 May 19:37:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt was May 24, 2016. It was a "normal" release day for Blizzard Entertainment in one sense: nobody realized at the time that Overwatch was about to become a global sensation. On the eve of the hit game's first birthday — and with a mysterious "Anniversary Event" rapidly approaching — I sat down for a chat with Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan. … [Link]

Mashable » Android Go might actually make ultra-cheap phones bearable

Wednesday 17 May 19:37:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle wants their Android operating system on as many phones as possible, even ones that may not currently be able to support it.  To that end, Google announced at its annual I/O developer conference a lighter version of Android called Android Go. It's a scaled-down version of the popular OS specifically designed for users with less than 1GB of internal memory … [Link]

Mashable » The power of Google for personalized job search results? Yes, please.

Wednesday 17 May 19:36:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle wants to play matchmaker, but for job seekers and talent hunters. Google announced on Wednesday a new job-oriented search tool that will use the company's advanced "machine learning" technology to provide personalized results. It's not just for people. Google teased the new tool as a good way for candidates to find jobs, but also for companies to find the right … [Link]

Mashable » Crafty woman uses 10,000 Starburst wrappers to make stunning dress

Wednesday 17 May 19:33:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStarburst wrapper bracelets were the DIY trend back before rainbow loom bracelets took over, and we're not too proud to admit that we both wore them and made them, forcing our friends to open their Starbursts slowly in order to keep the wrapper pristine. Whether you partook in the Starburst jewelry craze or not, artist Emily Seilhamer is about to show … [Link]

Mashable » Woman has a close encounter with a hungry bear

Wednesday 17 May 19:27:18 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A hungry bear with an appetite for dog food tried to steal a meal from a California bed and breakfast. Diana Chase, owner of the Pine Mountain Inn, opened her garage to find a bear knee-deep in a huge bag of dog kibble.  "What are you doing?" Chase can be heard asking the bear.  Moments later, the bear retreats with … [Link]

Mashable » Guy shows support for girlfriend by wearing her grad picture on his shirt

Wednesday 17 May 19:24:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCelebrating graduation is the perfect time to be over the top. Decorate your car, fire that air horn, take corny pictures.  Or you can do what this guy did and airbrush your girlfriend's graduation picture to the back of your shirt. SEE ALSO: The songs that take us back to the last days of high school, by class year San Diego … [Link]

Mashable » Google's VPS indoor navigation is a game-changer for the visually impaired

Wednesday 17 May 19:23:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEveryone knows how useful GPS is for navigating the world outdoors, but what about indoors? At its Google I/O developers conference, Google announced a new technology called Visual Positioning Service (VPS), a Tango-enabled mapping system that uses augmented reality on phones and tablets to help navigate indoor locations. SEE ALSO: Google's Project Tango finds a new home in the classroom Imagine … [Link]

Mashable » Google unveils VR headsets that don't need smartphones

Wednesday 17 May 19:22:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat the Google started at last year's I/O conference, where it announced the Daydream mobile virtual reality platform and headset, is now complete with the announcement of Google's new, standalone (no smartphone needed) VR headset project that uses inside out tracking it calls WorldSense. SEE ALSO: Rejoice! Oculus Rift owners can now experience the awesomeness of Google Earth VR Google's VR … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Will Soon Add Job Listings To Search Results

Wednesday 17 May 19:21:00 UTC 2017

Google's mission is to steer people to the information they need in their daily lives. One crucial area the Internet giant says could use some work: Jobs. USA Today adds: So Google is launching a new feature, Google for Jobs, that collects and organizes millions of job postings from all over the web to make them easier for job seekers … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber singing about iced coffee is the 2017 Song of the Summer

Wednesday 17 May 19:13:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s beautiful day, the sun is shining, and the only thing I can think about is a few brief but captivating seconds of Justin Bieber footage. Tuesday, Bieber participated in the sacred summer ritual of drinking iced coffee. The effects (possibly of a particularly potent cold brew) are spellbinding. The over-caffeinated pop star even created the perfect dance to speak for … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google is Shutting Down the Cloud Prediction API

Wednesday 17 May 19:04:57 UTC 2017

Google is shutting down the Cloud Prediction API on April 30, 2018. After this date, the API will no longer be accessible, and the company will no longer provide any type of support for the API. Google is recommending that developers migrate applications to its Cloud Machine Learning Engine, a managed service that can be used to build machine learning … [Link]

Mashable » Android O: Everything you need to know

Wednesday 17 May 19:03:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWorld, meet Android O.  Google unveiled new details of the next version of Android at its massive developers conference, Google I/O. Android O will be coming to consumer phones later this year. SEE ALSO: 7 features to look forward to in Android O Dave Burke, VP of Android Engineering, detailed some of the key features coming to the next Android operating … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain stent to let five paralysed people control exoskeleton

Wednesday 17 May 19:00:00 UTC 2017

The implant travels to the brain via the blood and could provide a permanent way of recording signals used to direct an exoskeleton that helps paralysed people walk [Link]

New Scientist – News » What the end of the atomic renaissance means for nuclear power

Wednesday 17 May 19:00:00 UTC 2017

The next generation of nuclear reactors was meant to bring cheaper, safer power. Where are they, and can they save the industry from bankruptcy and closure? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Plasma jet engines that could take you from the ground to space

Wednesday 17 May 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Jet engines that compress gas into a plasma have been successfully tested at ground level for the first time [Link]

New Scientist – News » Human blood stem cells grown in the lab for the first time

Wednesday 17 May 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Two labs have found a way to create cells that can form new blood – paving the way for donor-free blood transfusions and bone marrow transplants [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's latest update tells me I like antiperspirants and feminine care

Wednesday 17 May 18:56:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTwitter just released an update that lets you know who is selling to you and why — and gives you the power to stop it.  The update, not unlike Facebook's own, much-more-detailed audience insights, lists your interests and what advertising partners think your interests are, Twitter wrote in a blog post Wednesday.  SEE ALSO: Twitter's search just got a very important … [Link]

Mashable » Google's Project Tango finds a new home in the classroom

Wednesday 17 May 18:52:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle is bringing its room-sensing augmented reality tech to the classroom. Two years after bringing VR field trips into schools with its Expeditions program, the company is expanding the project to include a new type of lesson: augmented reality. SEE ALSO: Google's new AutoDraw wants to make drawing easier for everyone The augmented-reality lessons, which are powered by Google's Project Tango … [Link]

Mashable » Google Home now can make calls, play Spotify, and work with your TV

Wednesday 17 May 18:49:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle Home, the tech giant's digital assistant and answer to the popular Amazon Echo, is adding a long list of new features, Google vice president Rishi Chandra announced at the company's I/O conference Wednesday. The laundry list of upgrades includes more helpful notifications, Bluetooth connectivity, and an expansion to non-U.S. markets. SEE ALSO: Google's data center raises the stakes in this … [Link]

Popular Science » Some orangutans breastfeed their babies for over eight years

Wednesday 17 May 18:46:44 UTC 2017

orangutan Animals The truth is in their teeth Orangutans breastfeed for over 8 years. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Popular Torrent Site ExtraTorrent Permanently Shuts Down

Wednesday 17 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

ExtraTorrent, the world's second largest torrent index, on Wednesday said it is permanently shutting its doors. The site, which launched in 2006, had steadily climbed the ranks in the piracy world to become the second most popular torrent site, observing millions of daily views. TorrentFreak adds: "ExtraTorrent with all mirrors goes offline.. We permanently erase all data. Stay away from … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's all the new stuff Google announced at its I/O 2017 conference

Wednesday 17 May 18:38:10 UTC 2017

Google I/O 2017 conference Technology Live (from our desks) coverage of Google's big developer's conference New Android, Google Home, VR, and all kinds of other stuff from Google's big developers' conference. [Link]

Mashable » 'Deadpool' as a drama wins all the Oscars

Wednesday 17 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSomething about one of the raunchiest comic book movies ever – at its heart is a tender love story. We take a look at how sensitive this movie could be if you strip away the comedy and sprinkle in some drama-rama. Read more…More about Watercooler, Entertainment, Movies, Deadpool, and Ryan Reynolds [Link]

Mashable » Make your inner child happy by winning a box of all-marshmallow Lucky Charms

Wednesday 17 May 18:27:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen you were a kid, back before you asked yourself things like, "How many calories is this" and "Is this healthy for me," breakfast was judged on taste and sugar content. The more sugary the cereal, the better. That's what made Lucky Charms so popular. Somehow, this cereal managed to convince our parents to allow us to eat marshmallows at 8 … [Link]

Mashable » Google's new Google Photos update can now automatically share your selfies

Wednesday 17 May 18:24:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle took to the stage at its big developer conference, Google I/O, on Wednesday and announced several new features in Google Photos.  And we have to say: the updates are pretty robust.  The updates came with a feature called Suggested Sharing, an addition powered by machine learning that suggests who you should share certain photos with. Part of the process involves … [Link]

Mashable » This deeply strange video will teach you the history of the world in 20 minutes

Wednesday 17 May 18:18:05 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Need a little refresher on your world history? A new 20-minute YouTube video is sure to be the cure for what ails you. In the "history of the entire world, i guess," video blogger and musician Bill Wurtz explains how we got here using goofy jingles, bizarre graphics, and good science.  SEE ALSO: Incredible hand-tinted postcards capture 1890s Ireland in … [Link]

Mashable » All the outlandish things Trump said in his commencement speech for the Coast Guard

Wednesday 17 May 18:07:53 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f5%2f9b726834 1ec3 e672%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ if we'd expect a different outcome?","image":&q~ the outlandish things Trump said in his commencement speech for the Coast Guard","sources":[{&~ trump,us & world,commencement speech","sec0":null,~ trump,us & world,commencement speech","videoSeriesName&~ More about Media, Donald Trump, Commencement Speech, Us World, and Politics [Link]

Mashable » This phone case brews espresso on the go

Wednesday 17 May 18:05:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMokase can make you a shot of espresso, thanks to its coffee-filled cartridges. All you need to do is click a button on the app and wait a few seconds for your coffee to come right out of your phone.  There is a special built-in tube for the liquid to come out.  Read more…More about Iphone, Phone, Coffee, Espresso, and Iphone … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' celebrates its first birthday with an anniversary event

Wednesday 17 May 18:02:30 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Happy one-year anniversary, Overwatch! Blizzard's celebratory video is a well-deserved victory lap, but there's some news to go along with the milestone: a new time-limited event, and another "free weekend" to go along with it. SEE ALSO: Adorable dad reenacts 'Overwatch' emotes Details of the event are scant for now. It kicks off on May 23 and runs into early … [Link]

Slashdot » Can You Copyright a Joke?

Wednesday 17 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader AnalogDiehard writes: Writer Alex Kaseburg has filed a lawsuit against TBS and Time Warner alleging that jokes recited on the Conan O'Brien show were stolen from his blog shortly after they were published. The case gets heard in August and could create new protections in a legal forum in which there is little precedent or clear definition in what … [Link]

Mashable » Hey, Siri, Google Assistant is coming to the iPhone — and it's getting smarter

Wednesday 17 May 17:48:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle’s Assistant isn't just for Pixel phones anymore. The company's digital helper will soon be available for iPhones too, Google's Scott Huffman announced during the keynote presentation at its I/O developer conference Wednesday.  But the entry into the iPhone isn't the only update for Assistant, as Google brings the AI into even more devices. The smart assistant is also getting much, … [Link]

Mashable » Google CEO just announced that Android has 2 billion users

Wednesday 17 May 17:48:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle’s I/O developer conference is finally here, and the company wasted no time celebrating its accomplishments. Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, kicked off the company’s big event by making a huge (and somewhat surprising) announcement about Android usage — according to Pichai, there are now 2 billion active Android users worldwide.  Okay Google, that's impressive. SEE ALSO: Follow Live: Google I/O 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » Google Lens turns your phone into a super-intelligent camera

Wednesday 17 May 17:40:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle’s image-recognition AI just got way smarter. The company announced a new computer-vision platform, Google Lens, which could give our smartphone cameras even more power. SEE ALSO: Google's new AutoDraw wants to make drawing easier for everyone CEO Sundar Pichai showed off Google Lens with an innocuous image of a little girl playing baseball, taken from behind a chainlink backstop. It … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook teams with The Trevor Project to help prevent LGBTQ youth suicides

Wednesday 17 May 17:29:21 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f5%2f8ba6fecd 1971 0c4c%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ teams with The Trevor Project to help prevent LGBTQ youth suicides","sources":~ More about Facebook, Conversations, Social Good, Mark Zuckerberg, and Lgbtq [Link]

Popular Science » If that asteroid had been 30 seconds late, dinosaurs might rule the world and humans probably wouldn’t exist

Wednesday 17 May 17:28:43 UTC 2017

Chicxulub impact Science The meek inherited the Earth instead Location is everything, for both homeowners and dinosaurs. Here's why. [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Android Now Powers More Than 2 Billion Devices

Wednesday 17 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

At Google's developer conference IO 2017, CEO Sundar Pichai said Android is now running on more than two billion active devices. The milestone, Pichai said, Google achieved this month. CNET adds: It took three years for Android to double its user base, having disclosed that it had 1 billion active devices at its developer conference in 2014. In 2015, Google … [Link]

Mashable » Gmail can use Google's AI to write replies for you

Wednesday 17 May 17:19:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGmail is about to get a lot smarter. Google just updated the Gmail app with an AI-driven "Smart Reply" feature that predicts responses you may want to send.  SEE ALSO: How to turn on 'Undo Send' in Gmail Google first introduced Smart Replies in 2015 in its alternative email app, Inbox. Since then, the feature has popped up in its messaging … [Link]

Popular Science » Tyrannosaurus rex had a bone-crushing bite with a force of 8,000 pounds

Wednesday 17 May 17:06:29 UTC 2017

trex Animals 431,342 pounds per square inch Trex had bite backed up by 8,000 lbs of force. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Hilarious 'South Park' RPG returns in October as 'The Fractured But Whole'

Wednesday 17 May 17:03:06 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Finally. It's been two years since Ubisoft first announced South Park: The Fractured But Whole at its annual E3 press conference. And now, on the eve of the game's third E3 appearance, we finally have a release date: Oct. 17, 2017. Fractured's predecessor, The Stick of Truth, wrapped a South Park story around a Lord of the Rings-inspired RPG. This … [Link]

Popular Science » 11 geeky rainbow things that'll probably make you smile more

Wednesday 17 May 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Fidget Spinner Gadgets We've done all the rainbow chasing for you. Add color to your life in the geekiest ways possible. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Kendrick Lamar portrait will hang in the U.S. Capitol thanks to a cool teen

Wednesday 17 May 16:59:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you need further proof that teen girls will save us all, there is actually something good headed to the United States Capitol thanks to our youth.  Tiona Cordova's portrait of Kendrick Lamar, titled "Utmost Appreciation," won the 3rd District Congressional Art Competition and will have a new home in D.C., where it will hopefully remind our representatives to sit down … [Link]

Mashable » Storm chaser proposes to his girlfriend in front of a tornado

Wednesday 17 May 16:55:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMost people would run and hide if they saw a tornado forming, but for storm chasers, every bout of bad weather is an opportunity. Storm chaser Alex Bartholomew chose a distant tornado as the backdrop of his proposal to girlfriend Britney Fox Cayton, and we have to admit, it looks pretty damn cool. SEE ALSO: Climate change is messing with all … [Link]

Slashdot » Region-Locked Content Drives UK Users To Try a VPN

Wednesday 17 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A new report has revealed that VPN usage in the UK has increased with almost one in six people now using a VPN alongside their internet connection. According to YouGov's 'Incognito Individual' report, 16 percent of British adults have used either a VPN or proxy server. This up-tick in users trying a VPN was often the … [Link]

Popular Science » What would happen if Earth started to spin faster?

Wednesday 17 May 16:36:16 UTC 2017

earth from space Space Even a 1 mph speed boost would make things pretty weird If Earth were to suddenly spin out of control, you'd probably be too dead to worry about it. But we asked some experts just to see how it would all go down. Read on… [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Trek: Discovery' gets its first photo and there's not a white guy in sight!

Wednesday 17 May 16:31:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe’re months away from CBS's return to the final frontier, but the network revealed a first look at Star Trek: Discovery at the network's television upfront Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Chris Pine channels William Shatner for classic 'Star Trek' skit on 'SNL' The photo features Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou and The Walking Dead's Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham … [Link]

Mashable » Shopper wrestles deer to ground after it finds its way into a Walmart

Wednesday 17 May 16:29:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookShoppers in Wadena, Minnesota, were in for a surprise on Tuesday evening when a deer suddenly got the urge to do some shopping and wandered into a Walmart location. SEE ALSO: This stag with a bra stuck on its antlers has some serious explaining to do Thankfully, a customer noticed the deal-seeking animal and was able to subdue the deer before … [Link]

Mashable » America's newest eye in the sky is proving itself one tornado outbreak at a time

Wednesday 17 May 16:28:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLaunched in November, the GOES-16 weather satellite is still being put through its paces, but that doesn't mean it isn't already taking part in some cool science. The new eye in the sky has beamed back zoomed-in images of clouds, water vapor, lightning strikes, and other events, all at a faster pace than any U.S. weather satellite before it.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift's alleged new boyfriend isn't even verified on Twitter yet

Wednesday 17 May 16:24:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTaylor Swift is reportedly dating British actor Joe Alwyn, an actor who you probably haven't heard of. Supposedly, the pair have been spending time in London together for the past three months while Swift has been careful stay out of the public eye.  The fun part of the story is really that Swift has apparently been moving about in London, unseen … [Link]

Mashable » How to bring humanity and tech together: Innovators and advocates on hope for the future

Wednesday 17 May 16:18:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe headlines are everywhere.  Social media makes us narcissists. Screen time atrophies the brain. Work is inescapable. We sleep less, weigh more, and report higher levels of depression … all thanks to the onslaught of tech.  On the other hand, many of technology’s benefits are undeniable: longer life spans, reduced poverty, and the democratization of both knowledge and opportunity.  The question … [Link]

Mashable » If Steve Jobs had his way, we'd always have Jeff Goldblum in our pockets

Wednesday 17 May 16:15:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookImagine if Siri wasn't just an anonymous voice living inside your iPhone. Instead, what if the dulcet tones of none other than Jeff Goldblum asked "how can I help you?" every time you accidentally press your home button for too long? If Steve Jobs had his way, we'd be living in a world where we'd have the chance to carry around … [Link]

Mashable » This lightbulb levitates and could last up to 22 years

Wednesday 17 May 16:12:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe 'Flyte' is the perfect gift for the person in your life who already has everything. It's a floating LED lightbulb that can last up to 22 years.  Read more…More about Tech, Home, Technology, Light, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » How the T. rex's terrifying teeth smashed through dino bones

Wednesday 17 May 16:05:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Tyrannosaurus rex wasn't one to waste its food. With the help of its powerful jaw, the dinosaur king ripped apart and gobbled up its prey's bones, in addition to any juicier bits. The T. rex could chow down with nearly 8,000 pounds of force, equal to the weight of three small cars, scientists found in a new study published Wednesday … [Link]

Mashable » Your hairstyle may be getting its very own emoji soon

Wednesday 17 May 16:03:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOur hair is a big part of our identities. But when it comes to finding an emoji that represents us, there aren't that many options to choose from. There's some hope on the horizon. The Unicode Technical Committee just added emoji for curly hair, white hair, red hair, and baldness as candidates for 2018's Unicode release. If accepted, they could be … [Link]

Slashdot » Software Is Eating the World, But AI Is Going To Eat Software, Nvidia CEO Says

Wednesday 17 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Nvidia's revenues have started to climb in the recent quarters as it looks at making hardware customized for machine-learning algorithms and use cases such as autonomous cars. At the company's annual developer conference in San Jose, California last week, the company's CEO Jensen Huang spoke about how the machine-learning revolution is just starting. "Very few lines … [Link]

Mashable » When 'Destiny' was born

Wednesday 17 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJonty Barnes remembers three things about the day Destiny was born: barbeque, ice cream, and sunshine.There are many ways to define the “birthday” for Bungie's hit game. Was it the day pre-pre-production started, while most of the studio worked on Halo: Reach? Or perhaps it was when the publishing deal with Activision was struck? Most players would say it's Sept. 9, … [Link]

Mashable » Your internet provider is full of it on net neutrality. Now with proof.

Wednesday 17 May 15:59:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe companies that provide your internet access have long predicted doom because of the current net neutrality regulations.  On Wednesday, an association of tech giants dropped a new report that essentially says those internet providers are full of it. And they even included some pretty charts to back that up. SEE ALSO: U.S. Senate to America: Yeah, we’ll let internet providers … [Link]

Mashable » Travis Scott broke a world record by performing a song 14 times and no one has any idea why

Wednesday 17 May 15:37:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWatch out Jay and 'Ye, you've just been de-throned by trap rapper turned riot inciter Travis Scott. During the Oklahoma City leg of the Houston rapper's Birds Eye Tour on Friday, Scott performed "goosebumps," the brooding, bass-heavy banger from his album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, a whopping 14 times. Now aside from being extraordinarily bold and unusual, the sheer … [Link]

Mashable » Reese Witherspoon wants more 'Big Little Lies' as much as you do

Wednesday 17 May 15:32:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHBO’s Big Little Lies may have burned through Liane Moriarty's original book, but the story could continue.  On Wednesday, Reese Witherspoon went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and said that she and Nicole Kidman had been discussing their characters' future with Moriarty for a possible second season. "That's gotta happen," DeGeneres said. SEE ALSO: 'Big Little Lies' finale reveals who dies, … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Reynolds gets dramatic AF in this remixed 'Deadpool' trailer

Wednesday 17 May 15:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Something about one of the raunchiest comic book movies ever – at its heart is a tender love story. We take a look at how sensitive this movie could be if you strip away the comedy and sprinkle in some drama-rama. Read more… More about Entertainment, Movies, Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds, and Trailer Mix [Link]

Mashable » Follow Live: Google I/O 2017

Wednesday 17 May 15:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFOLLOW US LIVE ON THE GROUNDGoogle’s biggest event of the year is almost here.The company’s I/O developer conference is about to kick off and all signs suggest it’s going to be as big as ever. At this year’s conference, we expect to hear much more about the next version of Android, Google's plans for its Assistant, VR and AR, as well … [Link]

Mashable » Teen wins the right to perform in drag at high school after classmates sign petition

Wednesday 17 May 15:28:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen a student at a private school in Wellington, England, was denied the right to look fabulous at his graduation assembly, his classmates banded together to defend him— almost 300 of them. Phillipp Penning asked for permission to wear a dress for his graduation assembly, but was denied— it was deemed "informal" and "unrespectable" by their school principal, according to the … [Link]

Popular Science » Trees might actually make summer air pollution even worse

Wednesday 17 May 15:25:58 UTC 2017

Environment Talk about treeson Planting trees while doing nothing about underlying air pollution is a bit like putting spinach on your double bacon donut burger. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Joe Biden, president of ice cream, is finally getting his own flavor

Wednesday 17 May 15:22:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn one of contemporary culture's greatest failings, Joe Biden somehow did not have his own ice cream flavor before now. But that oversight has been fixed — and what a sweet moment it is. The new flavor comes courtesy of the Cornell Dairy Processing Plant, and, per the Cornell University paper, is the brainchild of university senior Molly Mandel.  Mandel, who … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese State Media Says US Should Take Some Blame For Cyberattack

Wednesday 17 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a CNBC report: Chinese state media on Wednesday criticized the United States for hindering efforts to stop global cyber threats in the wake of the WannaCry ransomware attack that has infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide in recent days. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) should shoulder some blame for the attack, which targets vulnerabilities in … [Link]

Mashable » Apple might launch new MacBooks next month, and yes, you should wait before you buy

Wednesday 17 May 15:12:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAccording to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple might thoroughly update its laptop lineup at this year's WWDC conference in June, with new versions of MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.  While this is obviously not official news — and Apple does not typically launch hardware at WWDC — these laptops are due for an update (each for its own reason), … [Link]

Mashable » 'Minecraft' is changing to make sure kids don't kill their birds in real life

Wednesday 17 May 15:11:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you give a parrot a chocolate chip cookie in Minecraft, it will become your friend. If you give a parrot a chocolate chip cookie in real life, it could die. A Redditor pointed this out on the Minecraft subreddit this week and the post blew up, garnering over 37,000 upvotes within a few days, and catching the attention of Minecraft's … [Link]

Mashable » Teaser for 'Futurama' mobile game makes fun of mobile games

Wednesday 17 May 15:10:02 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Futurama hasn't been on air since 2013 but, here, enjoy a few jokes and frames of animation for literally 45 seconds thanks to this teaser trailer for the mobile game Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow. Lrrr jokes that our soft-mindedness means we're consistently distracted by our phones — which, fair — but the real too-real joke here is that we'll gobble … [Link]

Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe and Owen Wilson are starring in a TV show that's just wacky enough to work

Wednesday 17 May 15:09:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat do you get when you combine Daniel Radcliffe, Owen Wilson and Saturday Night Live mastermind Lorne Michaels?  A divine comedy, if TBS has its way — the cable network has greenlit Miracle Workers, a seven-episode anthology series set in Heaven, which is slated to debut in 2018. The idea of a workplace comedy set in Heaven starring Harry Potter and … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'American Gods' is an incredible story … with an antiquated opinion about tech

Wednesday 17 May 15:05:41 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Sometimes the question of what's real and what's imagined is an arbitrary distinction. What's more important is what you believe in. "I can believe things that are true and things that aren't true and I can believe things where nobody knows if they're true or not." So writes Neil Gaiman in his classic 2001 tale of warring deities, American Gods.  … [Link]

Mashable » First museum of U.S. writing puts a high-tech spin on all your favorite work

Wednesday 17 May 15:03:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCHICAGO — The American Writers Museum, which opened its doors to the public Tuesday here in the Windy City, doesn't look like much from the outside.  It occupies the second floor of a nondescript office building in the middle of downtown, plain old 180 N. Michigan Ave., and your biggest problem getting here is that you might walk into the Citibank … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks experiments with coffee ice and baristas say it makes drinks taste better

Wednesday 17 May 15:00:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStarbucks is yet again trying to get your attention and your money with their latest new drink option. Baristas on Reddit have started discussing making drinks with coffee ice, which are essentially frozen cubes of coffee that cool your beverage just like ice cubes. But while ice cubes dilute your coffee when they melt, coffee ice just melts into more coffee. … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Fallon regrets not addressing Trump interview after backlash

Wednesday 17 May 14:56:07 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook After his notorious interview with Donald Trump on the election trail, Jimmy Fallon kept silent.  Now, over 100 days into Trump's presidency, Fallon spoke with The New York Times about that infamous bout of hair-tousling. “I didn’t talk about it, and I should have talked about it,” he said. “I regret that.” SEE ALSO: Donald Trump slams 'no-talent' Stephen Colbert … [Link]

Mashable » Behold: Male romper already spotted in the wild

Wednesday 17 May 14:55:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHold on to your rompers, because this is really happening. Almost no time after the polarizing rompers-for-men Kickstarter RompHim took the internet by storm this week, one has already been spotted in the wild. SEE ALSO: Sure, let men experience the hell that is wearing a romper all day On an L train in New York City, a writer from The … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to watch the Google I/O keynote

Wednesday 17 May 14:53:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle’s biggest event of the year is about to kick off as its annual developers conference, Google I/O, gets underway in Mountain View, California. SEE ALSO: Android O, Google Assistant and augmented reality: What to expect at Google I/O The whole shebang launches Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET with a keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai. There's a lot of anticipation … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what it would take for Trump to actually get impeached

Wednesday 17 May 14:53:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFor President Trump, every new day brings a new impeachable offense. The list of seemingly impeachable crimes grows by the minute — one second, he's leaking secrets to a foreign adversary, the next, he's openly admitting to obstruction of justice on national television. But contrary to what you may have heard from the lamestream media, Congressional Republicans aren't afraid of him.  … [Link]

Mashable » Chelsea Manning Instagrammed her 'first steps of freedom'

Wednesday 17 May 14:52:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookChelsea Manning is free.  She walked out of a military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on Wednesday, after seven years behind bars. SEE ALSO: Here's the difference between Chelsea Manning's case and Edward Snowden's Manning — a former Army intelligence analyst — was sentenced to prison after distributing troves of military documents to Wikileaks. She got a hold of the classified … [Link]

Slashdot » Many Nations Pin Climate Hopes On China, India As Hopes For Trump Fade

Wednesday 17 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Twelve readers share a Reuters report: Many countries are pinning their hopes on China and India to lead efforts to slow climate change amid a growing sense of resignation that U.S. President Donald Trump will either withdraw from a global pact or stay and play a minimal role. Delegates at the May 8-18 negotiations in Bonn on a detailed "rule … [Link]

Mashable » 'Arrested Development' Season 5 is officially a go at Netflix

Wednesday 17 May 14:30:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe stars (and their schedules) have finally aligned to bring Arrested Development back for Season 5 at Netflix. “In talks with Netflix we all felt that that stories about a narcissistic, erratically behaving family in the building business — and their desperate abuses of power — are really underrepresented on TV these days,” said creator Mitch Hurwitz in a statement. “I … [Link]

Mashable » The Best Moons in the Solar System

Wednesday 17 May 14:29:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Solar System, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Moons, Moonshot, and Saturn Moon [Link]

Popular Science » 5 things we learned from WanaCryptor, the biggest ransomware attack in internet history

Wednesday 17 May 14:12:10 UTC 2017

WannaCry Screenshot Technology How do we stop this from happening again? On Friday, some hospitals in the United Kingdom were struck with a peculiar attack. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Sleeping woman being wheeled around campus is truly a bizarre sight

Wednesday 17 May 14:09:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSome pictures don't need a full explanation to be funny as hell. SEE ALSO: Watch Londoners fall hard for this brutal phone wiping prank Art Mitchells-Urwin proved this point when he shared a picture of a woman sleeping in a bed outside to the OVERHEARD AT SOAS Facebook page.  "They wheeled her there, left her there for about 15 minutes (she … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Witcher' saga is heading to Netflix

Wednesday 17 May 14:09:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNetflix is venturing into the world of The Witcher, adapting Andrzej Sapkowski's beloved fantasy novels into a new English-language drama that's currently in development at the streaming network. Sapkowski's Witcher saga comprises of eight novels and story collections which center on "witchers" — hunters who develop supernatural abilities at a young age to battle deadly monsters. The books have spawned a … [Link]

Slashdot » Qualcomm Sues Apple Contract Manufacturers

Wednesday 17 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Qualcomm on Wednesday sued the manufacturers that make iPhones for Apple for failing to pay royalties on the chip maker's technology, widening its legal battle with the world's most valuable company. Qualcomm's lawsuit, filed Wednesday in a federal district court in San Diego, accuses Compal, Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron of breaching longstanding patent-licensing agreements with Qualcomm by halting royalty payments … [Link]

Mashable » This gigantic vending machine spits out actual Ferraris

Wednesday 17 May 13:28:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCar parks that are actually massive vending machines are a thing. In Singapore, a used car seller claims it has the world's "largest luxury car vending machine." In the U.S., Carvana, an online dealership uses several vending towers where customers can go and pick up their newly purchased vehicles. Read more…More about Cars, Innovation, Singapore, United States, and Ferrari [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' shares outtakes from Melissa McCarthy cruising through the New York streets

Wednesday 17 May 13:24:39 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Saturday Night Live caused a bit of a scene on Friday when they had Melissa McCarthy dressed as Sean Spicer rolling through the streets of New York City on his infamous motorized podium. It's hard to film something in the middle of the day in the middle of NYC without people noticing. And boy, did they notice. Enjoy some of … [Link]

Mashable » Brad Pitt and Stephen Colbert ponder life's greatest mysteries

Wednesday 17 May 13:22:06 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Get ready to go deep into the unknown. In The Late Show's recurring segment "Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars," Stephen Colbert and Brad Pitt laid in a grassy field and exchanged clever nicknames while asking each other profound questions about life. Colbert and Pitt questioned everything from what existed before our universe and if humans are basically good or … [Link]

Mashable » Harry Styles explains the side effects of being secretly great at juggling

Wednesday 17 May 13:19:11 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Harry Styles stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden with a public service announcement on the side effects that come with going solo from a band and being secretly good at juggling.  The former One Direction member explained it was hard being a solo singer as everyone expects you have every trait of a boy band member including … [Link]

Mashable » 360-degree 'Doctor Who' game lets you fly the TARDIS with your phone

Wednesday 17 May 13:10:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you've ever wanted to try your hand at a spot of TARDIS-piloting, then today is your lucky day. On Wednesday, the BBC announced the launch of a new 360-degree Doctor Who mobile game.  SEE ALSO: Here's the Doctor Who/Mr. Men mashup you never knew you needed Doctor Who Time Vortex 360 basically involves you waving your phone around to dodge … [Link]

Mashable » Fire sale: Amazon updates tablets and lowers prices

Wednesday 17 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOne out of every three tablets sold last quarter was an Amazon tablet. It’s a stat Amazon’s General Manager for Fire Tablets Kevin Keith cites when explaining why the company is doubling down on ultra-affordable tablets with lower prices, better features, and more design options. SEE ALSO: Smart speaker jams both Alexa and Google Assistant into one hub — with a … [Link]

Mashable » You can now ask Google Assistant to preheat your oven or check if the dishes are clean

Wednesday 17 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle’s Assistant just learned some new kitchen tricks. Ahead of Google's I/O developer conference, GE has announced its full suite of Wi-Fi-connected smart appliances can now be controlled with Google Assistant, the voice-enabled digital assistant that lives in Google Home. SEE ALSO: Google Home is upping your cooking game with 5 million new recipes The announcement comes a year after GE … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft is gunning for Delta customers by offering SkyMiles

Wednesday 17 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLyft is teaming up with Delta Air Lines to offer you more reason to hail a ride.  SEE ALSO: Check the numbers, it's true: People really like Lyft over Uber, even before #DeleteUber Starting Wednesday, Lyft users can earn SkyMiles (Delta's airline miles program) for every ride they take. For a limited time, users can earn extra miles when they travel … [Link]

Slashdot » Chelsea Manning Set To Be Released From Prison, 28 Years Early

Wednesday 17 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning is set to walk out of prison Wednesday — but she won't be entirely free. Manning's 35-year sentence for leaking an enormous trove of military intelligence records was commuted by President Barack Obama in January. But Manning is still appealing her conviction in a case that could … [Link]

Mashable » 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer promises to explain why these movies keep happening

Wednesday 17 May 12:57:23 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook "You want to know, don't you? Why they keep coming here?" That's Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins talking to Mark Wahlberg in the latest Transformers: The Last Knight trailer, but he might as well be talking to us. SEE ALSO: Optimus Prime meets his maker in the 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer The real-world answer, as we all know, is money … [Link]

Mashable » 'I'm Just a Lie' is a new Schoolhouse Rock clip for the Trump administration

Wednesday 17 May 12:53:32 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Schoolhouse Rock's "I'm Just a Bill" segment has been used to explain the basics of Washington to young students for decades. But with Donald Trump in the White House, things don't seem to work the same way and the iconic song is starting to feel a bit behind the times. That's why Jimmy Kimmel created "I'm Just a Lie" — … [Link]

Mashable » British students create memes to vent about a ridiculous biology exam question

Wednesday 17 May 11:44:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe’ve all experienced the fresh hell that is standardized testing — revising for hours on end in the hopes that what you've studied will come up on the exam. SEE ALSO: British teen is so cool that he corrected NASA on their own data This week, UK students have taken to Twitter to vent about one specific question that appeared in … [Link]

Mashable » A couple who met on a reality dating show had a baby and love is real

Wednesday 17 May 11:26:42 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A couple who met on British reality dating show have not only fallen in love, they've had a baby together. And she is absolutely adorableIbiba Midada and Aarron Stewart stole everyone's hearts when they hit it off on First Dates, announcing at the end of the episode that they were expecting a child together seven weeks after meetingThe couple introduced … [Link]

Mashable » Man sues 'date from hell' for $17.31 for texting during 'Guardians 2'

Wednesday 17 May 11:23:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou’re on your first date, and for some reason you end up going to the theatre to watch Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2.  SEE ALSO: Two weeks in, we're already asking if 'Guardians 2' can manage a $1 billion box office Just 15 minutes into the movie, your date starts texting. Repeatedly. Like at least 10-20 times. What do you … [Link]

Mashable » Dropping a bowling ball on jelly in extreme slow-mo has unexpected results

Wednesday 17 May 10:53:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It's common knowledge that dropping heavy stuff on other, less heavy stuff is totally awesome fun. Just watch the video above if you don't believe us. For their latest foray into the world of extreme slow motion, The Slow Mo Guys teamed up with the performance art company Blue Man Group for some bowling-based experiments. SEE ALSO: Brave man dives … [Link]

Mashable » This math question meant for 7-year-olds has everyone stumped

Wednesday 17 May 10:44:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA math question apparently meant for seven-year-olds has left adults befuddled. The bonus math question — which allegedly appeared on a first-grade level exam paper in Singapore — has been making the rounds on social media. SEE ALSO: A math problem for 14-year-olds is stumping the world The question shows a circular puzzle with five numbers in it. There are four … [Link]

Mashable » Avril Lavigne tweets photo, gets instantly trolled by conspiracy theorists

Wednesday 17 May 10:34:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBy now you've probably heard the wild conspiracy theory about Avril Lavigne that resurfaced this week. You know, the one about her being replaced by a doppelgänger called Melissa? Well, it doesn't look like the rumours are going to be stopping anytime soon. Or the jokes. SEE ALSO: There's an earth-shattering conspiracy theory that Pikachu is an imposter On Tuesday, Lavigne … [Link]

Mashable » 11-year-old casually hacks into security experts' Bluetooth to control teddy bear

Wednesday 17 May 10:21:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKids are really precocious these days but this is something else.  SEE ALSO: Oops, that vibrator with a camera is super easy to hack An 11-year-old has shocked an audience of security experts by casually hacking into their Bluetooth devices to control his robotic teddy bear. No big deal.  Reuben Paul, sixth-grader genius from Austin, Texas, travelled to a cyber-security conference … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable wild otter chases grown man to his car because nature is deceptive

Wednesday 17 May 10:04:07 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis guy probably thought he'd get a few hits for recording a cute otter. SEE ALSO: Cute animals rip apart Easter baskets because everyone loves candy Rory MacPherson from Scotland took out his phone to record an otter that was walking along the road in the rain. He posted the video on his Facebook with the caption: "Seen a wild otter … [Link]

Mashable » Joss Whedon gets real about losing Planned Parenthood in new short film

Wednesday 17 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook In real life, there aren't superheroes who save us from doom or injustice.  Instead, we look to Hollywood directors like Joss Whedon to transform those comic book fantasies into a spectacle for the small screen (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) or large screen (The Avengers).  SEE ALSO: Cutting Planned Parenthood funding is a great way to punish poor women But now … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Receives Patents For Bezel-Free Display, Touch ID Button Embedded In Screen

Wednesday 17 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Apple has just been granted patents for two of the biggest features expected from the iPhone 8: an edge-to-edge display, and a Touch ID button embedded into the screen. 9to5Mac reports: The edge-to-edge display patent has the rather mundane heading "Reducing the border area of a device." It describes how a mostly-flat display can have a curved border area allowing … [Link]

Mashable » Deaf woman shares all the stupid questions she's been asked

Wednesday 17 May 9:52:49 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A woman from Scotland has shared some of the shocking things people have said to her about being deafIn the video — posted by BBC Social — Bea says she's happy for people to ask questions, but there are some enquiries that are just plain stupid"How do deaf people have babies?" is one of the more unusual questions shared by … [Link]

Mashable » This sticky chocolate spread was designed to be eaten with rice

Wednesday 17 May 9:50:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe’re not quite sure what to think about this. A Japanese company has come up with a chocolatey mixture that is meant to be slathered on rice. SEE ALSO: A shop in Wales is selling chocolate orange and lettuce sandwiches for a very nice reason Produced by Kiyoya, the product is aptly called "Chocolate to put on rice", and is a … [Link]

Mashable » Drone owners will now have to register with the government in China

Wednesday 17 May 9:39:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you pilot a drone heavier than 250 grams (0.55 pound) in China, you'll have to register with authorities. That's due to a new registration policy that aims to address a recent spate of drone intrusions by amateur pilots.  SEE ALSO: China's police are now shooting down drones with radio-jamming rifles Four drones grounded 60 flights in China, leaving 10,000 passengers … [Link]

Mashable » Apple, please don't kill the iPad mini

Wednesday 17 May 9:38:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe iPad mini might be on its deathbed.  The 7.9-inch tablet, a recent report says, is cannibalized by the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus, which is big enough for those late-night reading binges, and more powerful in some regards.  On the other hand, it appears that Apple is positioning the tablet as a larger device, one that competes with your laptop. According … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen forgets Katy Perry was married to Russell Brand, awkwardness ensues

Wednesday 17 May 9:26:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKaty Perry may be single at the moment, but do you remember her two-year marriage to Russell Brand back in 2010? Ellen clearly doesn't. SEE ALSO: Ellen has the best reaction to 5-year-old's unexpected Trump burn Perry appeared on her show on Tuesday to promote her new album, and the two played a game called "Will You Perry Me?" (basically Perry … [Link]

Mashable » BBC reporter accidentally touches woman's chest live on air, gets slapped

Wednesday 17 May 9:03:39 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook First it was a North Korea expert — now it's a TV presenter to left red-faced while on air on the BBC.  Ben Brown was interviewing the BBC's assistant political editor Norman Smith in Bradford when a passerby wearing sunglasses came into the shot behind them.  She gave thumbs up and could be heard saying: "Absolutely fantastic."  But the presenter … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk's Boring Company gets a FAQ, and it raises more questions than it answers

Wednesday 17 May 8:52:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookElon Musk's pun-inducing, earth-shattering Boring Company is getting more official by the day. Now, as announced by Musk, the CEO of everything, it has a website, complete with a FAQ. So are all our questions answered now? Not really.  "To solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic, roads must go 3D, which means either flying cars or tunnels. Unlike flying cars, tunnels … [Link]

Mashable » Artist's amazingly intricate cardboard creations will definitely make you smile

Wednesday 17 May 8:27:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThese figurines are a far cry from your usual cardboard cut-outs.  Monami Ohno, a Japanese artist, transforms plain brown cardboard into incredible objects.  SEE ALSO: Dad Makes Awesome 'Aliens' Halloween Costume for Daughter From Star Wars to Super Mario, there's nothing she hasn't done.  5月4日は世&~ Day of STAR WARS!4.5.2016 #StarWars #cardboard A post shared by Monami Ohno (@monamincb) on May 3, … [Link]

Mashable » The people behind WannaCry's security exploits are promising more leaks

Wednesday 17 May 7:43:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookImagine a loot box — but for security exploits. The people behind the security exploits that powered WannaCry are threatening more leaks.  SEE ALSO: It won't be easy for WannaCry hackers to get their cash The Shadow Brokers — a group that claimed last Saturday (May 13) that they have stolen hacking tools from the National Security Agency (NSA) — said … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's prime minister definitely doesn't know what 'Netflix and chill' means

Wednesday 17 May 7:32:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSo, umm, this is awkward. Someone needs to quietly tell the prime minister of Australia the real meaning of "Netflix and chill" or at least point him in the direction of Urban Dictionary. Malcolm Turnbull was having an innocent old chat with radio station, 97.3FM, on Wednesday when he decided to drop the NSFW bombshell.  SEE ALSO: It's the absolute worst … [Link]

Mashable » Photographer undertakes mission to document every species on Earth

Wednesday 17 May 7:08:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYep, there is someone out there creating a photographic library of all the animals in the world. The National Geographic Photo Ark is a project to document all the species living in protected areas and zoos around the globe, in an effort to get us humans caring and protecting these animals for future generations. SEE ALSO: Omar the long cat is … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Unveils 'EPYC' Server CPUs, Ryzen Mobile, Threadripper CPU and Radeon Vega Frontier Edition GPU

Wednesday 17 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: Today, at its financial analyst day, AMD lifted the veil on a number of new products based on the company's Zen CPU architecture and next generation Vega GPU architecture. AMD CEO Lisa Su lifted a very large server chip in the air that the company now has branded EPYC. AMD is going for the jugular when it comes … [Link]

Mashable » Ransomware hackers are so desperate to explain Bitcoin they've set up IT departments

Wednesday 17 May 4:15:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAccepting that your computer is infected with ransomware is hard.  Figuring out Bitcoin in order to pay the ransom? Even harder.  SEE ALSO: It won't be easy for WannaCry hackers to get their cash As more than 200,000 systems around the world were hit with the ransomware WannaCry, businesses, hospitals, and regular people were all presented with a troubling choice: Pay … [Link]

Mashable » The incredible ways people with disabilities customize their tech to thrive

Wednesday 17 May 4:01:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere’s something undeniably special in the way Meera Phillips looks at you when you speak. It's as if your words are the only words that will ever matter, whether you're talking about something silly or something serious.  The 15-year-old knows the value of hearing what people say. That's because she's used to not being heard. SEE ALSO: This blind Apple engineer … [Link]

Mashable » Epic 'Why I left BuzzFeed' video is straight out of a Marvel movie

Wednesday 17 May 3:57:25 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Yes, we've all been through those "Why I left BuzzFeed" videos. They typically start off talking about their issues with BuzzFeed, why they decided to leave, and what they hope to do next.  SEE ALSO: Buzzfeed got listicle-trolled by the guy suing them in court filing But this video by former content creator Michelle Khare is quite literally pretty kickass. … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists 3D-Print Ovaries To Allow Infertile Mice To Mate and Give Birth

Wednesday 17 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Infertile mice have given birth to healthy pups after having their fertility restored with ovary implants made with a 3D printer. Researchers created the synthetic ovaries by printing porous scaffolds from a gelatin ink and filling them with follicles, the tiny, fluid-holding sacs that contain immature egg cells. In tests on … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2418: Dystopian present!

Wednesday 17 May 3:07:51 UTC 2017

JoT thumbWhen the future get a little too close! [Link]

Mashable » Airline to charge you a $30 fee to bring your baby onboard

Wednesday 17 May 2:57:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs if traveling with your baby wasn't hard enough, an Australian budget airline has started charging parents to fly with their infant on their lap.  Jetstar confirmed it would begin charging a $30 fee for a child under two years old for each domestic leg — that's $60 for a return flight with your child in their worst state. It also … [Link]

Mashable » The 3 jokes Conan O'Brien will have to defend in court (and 2 he won't)

Wednesday 17 May 2:43:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWinning a copyright infringement case is no joke. The odds against proving allegations of joke-stealing are longer than a Judd Apatow film, but that hasn't deterred one late-night comedy writer whose case against Conan O'Brien has won the rare privilege of its day in court.  SEE ALSO: Conan O'Brien appears as fish on Korean TV, still tries to get the girl … [Link]

Mashable » Little boy goes on epic journey to buy TV for Mother's Day, with only 40 cents in his pocket

Wednesday 17 May 2:40:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s often the thought that counts the most on Mother's Day, but one little Australian boy gave his a family a shock with his daring attempt to buy a present. Six-year-old Raith Barlow left his home in the Melbourne suburb of Geelong on Sunday morning without telling anyone, just so he could buy a television for his mum as a surprise … [Link]

Mashable » Fox News’ Tucker Carlson will do absolutely anything to avoid talking about the Trump fiasco

Wednesday 17 May 2:14:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDid Donald Trump really ask FBI Director James Comey to shut down his Russia investigation?  Is this story real? Are you real? What is reality?  Tucker Carlson of Fox News is asking these tough questions.  Tucker's lead at 8 pic.twitter.com/ZldaSJVtwC — Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) May 17, 2017 If it seems like he's avoiding the news that the president of the United … [Link]

Mashable » Juno was supposed to be the labor-friendly Uber alternative. Now drivers are pissed.

Wednesday 17 May 2:13:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRide-hailing service Juno promised a more worker-friendly alternative to the zero-sum labor practices of Uber and Lyft — it offered drivers a piece of the company itself. But that dream died last month when Juno suddenly jettisoned drivers' part-ownership agreements following a $200-million sale to rival Gett.  Drivers were left justifiably irate, and now Uber's fledging quasi-union is taking up their … [Link]

Mashable » Omar the long cat is really, really, really long

Wednesday 17 May 2:07:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou may have seen some long cats in your time, but Omar might just eclipse them all. The three-year-old Maine Coon from Melbourne, Australia weighs 14 kilograms (30 lbs) and at 120 centimetres (47 inches) long, could be the world's longest domestic cat. SEE ALSO: Stray emu plays a game of cat and mouse with police on New Mexico highway 14kg … [Link]

Mashable » Wall Street gets its very own unicorn in banker chat service Symphony

Wednesday 17 May 1:44:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSymphony, a workplace chat program for Wall Street traders, is setting its sights beyond Manhattan's stock exchanges. The company announced a $63-million funding round on Tuesday that will help fuel its expansion into new markets outside of the financial services industry. SEE ALSO: Stock trading app Robinhood raises $110 million to become the latest unicorn The cash infusion, led by French … [Link]

Mashable » Duck ramp is the only good thing in D.C. right now. Please don’t ruin this.

Wednesday 17 May 1:33:46 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f5%2fcf5a1751 01e6 63cc%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ way for ducklings.","image":~ ramp is the only good thing in D.C. right now. Please don’t ruin this.","sources":[{&~ pool,washington dc,capitol,duck,ducklings,duck ramp,reflecting pools","sec0":null,&~ pool,washington dc,capitol,duck,ducklings,duck ramp,reflecting pools","videoSeriesName&q~ More about Animals, Reflecting Pool, Washington Dc, Capitol, and Duck [Link]

Slashdot » The Tech Sector Is Leaving the Rest of the US Economy In Its Dust

Wednesday 17 May 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Yesterday afternoon, the S&P 500 closed at a record high, and is up over $1.5 trillion since the start of 2017. "And the companies doing the most to drive that rally are all tech firms," reports The Verge. "Apple, Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft make up a whopping 37 percent of the total gains." From the report: All of these … [Link]

Mashable » Signs you're suffering from Trump Fatigue Syndrome

Wednesday 17 May 1:05:07 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s just over three months into Donald Trump's term as president, and as much as you promised everyone on Facebook that you'd "NEVER GIVE UP!" it's time to be honest: you're totally gonna give up. Of course, you're not *actually* going to fold just yet  — you know that if you don't scream at your dumb Congressperson or send money to … [Link]

Mashable » You will never be as cool as this 6-year-old with a fidget spinner haircut

Wednesday 17 May 1:02:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen I was a little kid I loved yo-yos and wanted a rat tail, and though my rat tail phase has since passed, I still regret never getting one. Unfortunately for '90s kids, rat tails and yo-yos have since lost their charm on the youths of today, but a thingamajig called a fidget spinner has captured their hearts, and now their … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Corals that grow faster in warm water could beat climate change

Wednesday 17 May 1:01:00 UTC 2017

The unique history of the Red Sea means that reefs in its northern part may be able to adapt to higher water temperatures, at least for a while [Link]

Slashdot » Our Obsession With Trailers Is Making Movies Worse

Wednesday 17 May 0:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from a report via CNET: 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 … [Link]

Mashable » NFL star says his team is the 'perfect place' for Colin Kaepernick

Wednesday 17 May 0:32:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookColin Kaepernick's extended unemployment has been a dominant storyline this NFL off-season, even if the quarterback seems to making great use of his time.  Many analysts and insiders believe Kaepernick is being blackballed by league execs after peacefully protesting police brutality during the national anthem before games last season. But at least one NFL star says his team would be a … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is on fire as the Trump train goes off the rails

Wednesday 17 May 0:11:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDon’t look now, but it seems like Comey's Revenge has officially begun — and it's not looking good for Trump. A memo from the recently fired FBI director made its way to the New York Times Tuesday and it was jam-packed with damaging claims about the president. SEE ALSO: Trump’s war on the media is straight out of a dystopian dictator’s … [Link]

Mashable » Dad creates adorable children's book after daughter asks why no characters look like her

Wednesday 17 May 0:10:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen four-year-old Madison turned reading time into an inquisition about why she was Chinese, unlike the characters in her favorite books, Madison's father knew something had to change.  Jerry Zhang decided to take things into his own hands and publish a book that fills a bit of the gaping hole in the children's book market when it comes to Asian-American representation. … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Is Returning to the Company

Wednesday 17 May 0:05:00 UTC 2017

After leaving Twitter in 2011 to pursue new projects, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone has announced that he's returning to the company to "guide company culture." Stone said in a statement: "It's important that everyone understands the whole story of Twitter and each of our roles in that story. I'll shape the experience internally so it's also felt outside the company." … [Link]

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