Geekish

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 » Bar thinks Bill Cosby-themed cocktail is a good idea until severe backlash

Monday 22 May 23:54:42 UTC 2017

The "Pill Cosby" cocktail didn’t last long on a bar menu after the internet found out about it. SEE ALSO: Bill Cosby comments on sexual assault allegations in first public interview in 2 years The pink hibiscus tequila drink — complete with drug capsules floating in the ice — was being served at Diet Starts Monday, a pop-up bar and restaurant … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Says a Chinese 'Gaming Service' Company Is Hacking Xbox Accounts

Monday 22 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Since 2015, a Chinese gaming website has been hacking Xbox accounts and selling the proceeds on the open market, according to a complaint filed by Microsoft in federal court on Friday. On its website, iGSKY presents itself as a gaming service company, offering players a way to pay for in-game credits and rare items … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's new ads are a million miles from 'I'm a Mac and I'm a PC'

Monday 22 May 23:02:59 UTC 2017

Clever and funny are out. Short and obvious are in. Watching Apple's new collection of Switch Ads, I was instantly nostalgic for the company's iconic "I'm a Mac and I'm a PC" ads that introduced us to the wit and comic-timing of John Hodgman and lovable knowingness of Justin Long. In those ads, they were affable counterparts in the computing spectrum. … [Link]

Mashable » Several dead after explosion reported at Ariana Grande concert

Monday 22 May 22:53:44 UTC 2017

Several people have died and more are injured after an explosion rocked Manchester Arena in the UK at the end of an Ariana Grande concert Monday night. Videos on Twitter showed concertgoers running from the stands and screaming as police warned people to avoid the area. Local police said they were treating the incident as terrorism. Latest statement on incident at … [Link]

Mashable » Despite Facebook's push, AI isn't ready to moderate disturbing content

Monday 22 May 22:43:18 UTC 2017

Artificial intelligence is the way of the future. When it comes to Facebook's content moderation, however, we are still very much in the present. The almost 2 billion-user strong social media giant is working at a furious pace to change that. SEE ALSO: Facebook struggles to prevent violence on Facebook Live As a series of leaked internal Facebook slides revealing how … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Wants To Use DNA For Cloud Data Storage

Monday 22 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Last July, researchers from Microsoft and the University of Washington said that they had successfully encoded about 200 megabytes of data onto synthetic DNA molecules. The company is now planning to take the technology commercial. "Computer architects at Microsoft Research say the company has formalized a goal of having an operational storage system based on DNA working inside a data … [Link]

Mashable » 'Justice League' director Zack Snyder steps down over family tragedy, Joss Whedon to take over

Monday 22 May 22:20:37 UTC 2017

Zack Snyder, architect of the DC Comics cinematic universe who has been in post-production on Justice League, is stepping away from the project to deal with the death of his daughter, as is his wife, producer Deborah Snyder. Joss Whedon, who directed Marvel's The Avengers movies, will take over the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which first reported the news … [Link]

Mashable » How a YouTube tech reviewer became the face of fidget spinners at 7-Eleven

Monday 22 May 22:15:00 UTC 2017

Fidget Spinners are everywhere now. They've even made it to 7-Eleven stores nationwide. SEE ALSO: The only thing worse than the fidget spinner craze is fidget spinner apps Some of the convenience markets are using an unlikely marketing tactic: a thumbnail from a YouTube video. YouTube channel Techsmartt made a video called the $3 Fidget Spinner back in March, and … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle and Barack Obama are thriving in Italy without us

Monday 22 May 22:12:27 UTC 2017

What have Michelle and Barack Obama been up to? Living their best life, that's what. Since leaving the White House in January, the two have been dropping knowledge at conferences and trying things like kitesurfing. In early May, Barack spoke at the Seeds & Chips Global Food Innovation Summit in Milan, Italy, and since then, it seems the two have spent … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump has touched The Orb. Here's what that means

Monday 22 May 22:07:23 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia over the weekend went largely as planned. He appeared jovial on his first trip abroad, he announced billions in Saudi investment in the U.S., and his speech on terrorism was well received. Last, but not least, he touched The Orb. SEE ALSO: Well-done steak and other items on Donald Trump's tour rider And here’s … [Link]

Mashable » In Trump's America, MSNBC and Stephen Colbert are super successful

Monday 22 May 22:05:33 UTC 2017

MSNBC has long served as an also-ran to Fox News and CNN. Not anymore. At least, not for now. SEE ALSO: Sean Spicer's comments on Hitler shredded by single MSNBC chyron MSNBC won the ratings battle for cable news channels last week — the first time that's ever happened. MSNBC bested its competitors in both overall viewers and the highly coveted … [Link]

Slashdot » Ethereum Could Be Worth More Than Bitcoin Very Soon

Monday 22 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Ethereum is an open software platform based on blockchain technology that enables developers to build and deploy decentralized applications, according to Blockgeeks. It is currently the second most valuable cryptocurrency on the planet, but it could overthrow Bitcoin and become the most valuable cryptocurrency in the near future. Inc.com reports: If you aren't familiar, what Bitcoin does for payments, Ethereum … [Link]

Mashable » Woman's $15 'costume jewelry' ring turns out to be worth $450,000

Monday 22 May 21:51:58 UTC 2017

One lucky woman who paid $15 for a large "costume jewelry" ring got the surprise of her life after learning the ring is worth way, way, WAY more than that. Thirty years ago, an unnamed owner bought an "exceptionally sized" stone from a flea market at the West Middlesex hospital in west London, The Guardian reports. She wore the ring for … [Link]

Mashable » Sherpas show how the human body can thrive in extreme environments

Monday 22 May 21:49:56 UTC 2017

Mount Everest is a grueling, deadly place for many adventurers. Beyond the steep terrain, bone-chilling temperatures, and fierce weather, the air is so thin that your body can begin to shut down. That is, unless you're a Sherpa. Members of the Nepalese ethnic group have evolved over generations to withstand the oxygen-deprived atmosphere high in the Himalayas, a new study found. … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump made history with his flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel

Monday 22 May 21:41:34 UTC 2017

If President Donald Trump concludes his first international trip by saying he made history "even while sitting on a plane," no one can say he's wrong. Trump's Air Force One flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tel Aviv, Israel on Monday was reportedly a first for a U.S. president, largely because flights between Saudi Arabia and Israel don't happen. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Baking Soda Shortage Has Hospitals Frantic, Delaying Treatments and Surgeries

Monday 22 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Amid a national shortage of a critical medicine, US hospitals are hoarding vials, delaying surgeries, and turning away patients, The New York Times reports. The medicine in short supply: solutions of sodium bicarbonate — aka, baking soda. The simple drug is used in all sorts of treatments, from chemotherapies to those … [Link]

Mashable » Sinkhole opens up outside Mar-a-Lago and Twitter can't resist explaining why

Monday 22 May 21:15:11 UTC 2017

Do you ever wake up, turn on the news, and experience the gut-wrenching feeling that at any moment world might just swallow us all whole? Of course you do, it's 2017! Well bad news people, it's happening. Well, sort of. Not really. What we're trying to say here is that an ominous sign from the universe in the form of a … [Link]

Mashable » Chelsea Handler looks deep into an orb and sees a brighter future if Melania dumps Trump

Monday 22 May 21:15:01 UTC 2017

Should Melania Trump elect to cartwheel away from the White House before she even moves in, Chelsea Handler volunteers to step in and be her new best friend. "I'd take Melania back," Handler said during an appearance on The View, citing the First Lady's apparent allergy to her husband's skin as evidence that she, as we all suspect, wants nothing … [Link]

Mashable » Arizona bus drivers donate thousands of books to local schools

Monday 22 May 21:14:50 UTC 2017

A bus operator in Tempe, Arizona had a different kind of “drive” on his mind recently as he pulled up to deliver some 2,100 donated books to schools within the district. It all started with a man named Jermaine Bethea, a former school bus driver who now works for Valley Metro, the public transportation system in the area. According to Curry … [Link]

Mashable » The sad, bizarre reason why The Man From Another Place isn't in 'Twin Peaks'

Monday 22 May 21:14:42 UTC 2017

Having a falling-out over creative or financial differences is so Hollywood. Having that falling out on your way down a deep, dark rabbit hole of bizarre accusations, shady motives, and decades of personal bitterness is so Twin Peaks. This is the story of Michael J. Anderson, the actor who played the diminutive, backward-talking Man From Another Place in four episodes of … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of Naval Academy freshmen climb an obelisk slicked with lard because uhhh tradition?

Monday 22 May 21:12:31 UTC 2017

The U.S. Naval Academy notoriously treats its freshmen to the roughest year of their lives: plebe year. What we didn't know was that to officially complete their plebe year and start their summers, first-years must place a hat on the top of a 21-foot larded obelisk while being sprayed with hoses, which this year was broadcast live on Facebook. It is, … [Link]

Mashable » A new Facebook bot wants to help you have better sex. Seriously.

Monday 22 May 21:03:57 UTC 2017

Facebook can do a lot of things, but can it also fix your sex life? That's the goal of Lovely Bot, new Facebook chatbot that engages you in a kind of sex therapy session. It's the first of its kind, and it comes from the makers of Lovely, which is basically a FitBit for your dick. In their continuing quest to … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon's 1.7 Million Free Bananas 'Disrupting' Local Fruit Economy

Monday 22 May 21:00:00 UTC 2017

Amazon has transformed businesses including retailing, filmmaking and data storage. But no one anticipated the bananas. It started with a brainstorm from founder and CEO Jeff Bezos that Amazon should offer everyone near its headquarters — not just employees — healthy, eco-friendly snacks as a public service. After considering oranges, Amazon picked bananas, and opened its first Community Banana Stand … [Link]

Mashable » Coach is bringing '70s space vibes with new NASA-themed collection

Monday 22 May 20:58:56 UTC 2017

If your 2017 fashion icons aren't Ellen Ripley, the kid from The Shining, or Luke Skywalker in that orange jumpsuit, you need to catch up. If they are, then zoinks are you going to want everything from Coach's new NASA-themed collection, Coach Space, which is riddled with retro designs and colors. It's a good year for those who can pull off … [Link]

Mashable » Google Home has a cute Easter egg about Amazon's Echo

Monday 22 May 20:54:05 UTC 2017

In the battle of household robots that people talk to instead of using their phones, at least we can all still be friends. There's an arms race going on between Google and Amazon to have the best personal assistant. Amazon has the Echo, and Google has the Home. Each of the slightly creepy robots have their own pros and cons, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Announces Cloud IoT Core to Help Connect and Manage IoT Devices

Monday 22 May 20:42:06 UTC 2017

The Internet of Things has seen significant growth in the last few years and enterprises are looking to manage their large device installations. It is not surprising to note that the big players in the cloud space have been positioning themselves as IoT platform providers, since they have many of the necessary services in place. [Link]

Slashdot » Self-Driving Cars Could Cost America's Professional Drivers Up To 25,000 Jobs a Month

Monday 22 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

The full impact of self-driving cars on society is several decades away — but when it hits, the job losses will be substantial for American truck drivers, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs. From a report: When autonomous vehicle saturation peaks, U.S. drivers could see job losses at a rate of 25,000 a month, or 300,000 a year, … [Link]

Mashable » Kid rapper releases fidget spinner song that actually kinda slaps

Monday 22 May 20:37:21 UTC 2017

World, I guess it's time for you to meet Matt Ox. If you don't already know who this kid is, just consider him a spawn of Post Malone. It's hard to find much information about him, but Matt Ox is basically the more explicit version of MattyB, and goes as hard as you can get for a kid who raps. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mouse sperm sent into space produces healthy IVF babies

Monday 22 May 20:30:00 UTC 2017

The first experiment to test how space travel could affect mammals’ reproduction shows that pregnancy can smooth over DNA damage from cosmic radiation [Link]

Slashdot » How Fonts Are Fueling the Culture Wars

Monday 22 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader mirandakatz writes: Typography is having a bit of a moment: Suddenly, tons of people who don't work in design have all sorts of opinions about it, and are taking every opportunity to point out poor font choices and smaller design elements. But they're missing the bigger picture. As Medium designer Ben Hersh writes at Backchannel, typography isn't just catchy … [Link]

Mashable » Modeling otter busts out all its best poses for photoshoot

Monday 22 May 19:44:22 UTC 2017

Looking cute in photos is never easy, but one adorable otter clearly knows his angles and how to work them. Japan's Toba Aquarium held a little photoshoot for one of its sea otters. The otter was a total ham, knew it was cute, and showed off with all the amazing poses in its modeling arsenal. The aquarium tweeted video evidence of … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry's album trailer feels like a weird online dating profile

Monday 22 May 19:35:23 UTC 2017

Like Walt Whitman and Kylie Jenner before her, Katy Perry wants you to know that nothing is quite what it seems at first blush. Perry's zig zagging road to Witness has another detour: an album trailer that responds to the question, "Katy, what are you doing?" with a bizarrely defensive tone. SEE ALSO: Katy Perry's 'SNL' performance was upstaged by … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Our common ancestor with chimps may be from Europe, not Africa

Monday 22 May 19:30:00 UTC 2017

The last common ancestor of chimps and humans was an eastern European, claims team that analysed fossils of a 7-million-year-old ape from Bulgaria and Greece [Link]

Mashable » Google and the U.N. launch immersive site to explain the Syrian refugee crisis

Monday 22 May 19:29:51 UTC 2017

When it comes to the Syrian refugee crisis, the world is looking for answers — literally. Google users around the globe are using the search engine to ask their more urgent questions about the conflict and refugees, and many people are searching for the same information. So Google and the United Nations decided to do something about it, creating a new … [Link]

Mashable » A photographer has filmed bee porn for your viewing pleasure

Monday 22 May 19:27:49 UTC 2017

Macro photographer Karla Thompson filmed Long-horned bees having sex in great detail to give us an insight into the mechanisms of bee mating. Read more…More about Film, Photography, Science, Animals, and Mashable Video [Link]

Popular Science » Astronauts are set to perform an emergency spacewalk on Tuesday

Monday 22 May 19:26:49 UTC 2017

Space A computer on the ISS failed, but the station and crew were never in any danger. On Tuesday, astronauts on the International Space Station will venture forth into the harshest environment humankind has ever known—to fix a computer. [Link]

Mashable » Blind Nintendo fan receives a thoughtful response to his touching letter

Monday 22 May 19:21:33 UTC 2017

A fifth grader named Hibiki Sakai has been completely blind since the age of two, but that doesn't stop him from playing video games. He sent a touching letter to Nintendo to ask them to make more Rhythm Heaven games — one of the only series he can really play. A week later, Nintendo thoughtfully replied with a letter written in … [Link]

Slashdot » Tech-Savvy Workers Increasingly Common in Non-IT Roles

Monday 22 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: IT professionals are becoming an increasingly common presence outside of the traditional IT departments, new research has found. According to CompTIA, it seems executives are calling for specialized skills, faster reflexes and more teamwork in their workers. According to the report, a fifth (21 percent) of CFOs say they have a dedicated tech role … [Link]

Mashable » Dog hanging out of moving car is living his best, most dangerous life

Monday 22 May 19:15:43 UTC 2017

When you're feeling burnt out, it's important to take time for yourself, and remember the simple pleasures in life. Like this dog named Baxter, a golden doodle with almost 3,000 (well-deserved) Instagram followers, living his very best life by simply sticking his head out of the car window while his human is driving. SEE ALSO: Carry your kitty in this adorable … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' photo points to Arya moving north

Monday 22 May 19:11:56 UTC 2017

Summer is coming, which means that the Game of Thrones fandom is parched and thirsting for any hints about Season 7 (where is our trailer???). In several new photos debuted exclusively by Entertainment Weekly, we did get one hint about where Arya Stark might be heading — back home. SEE ALSO: Fans are losing it over this Jon Snow theory from … [Link]

Popular Science » Microwaving mushrooms might be the healthiest way to eat them, but at what cost

Monday 22 May 19:02:10 UTC 2017

Health The most nutritious mushrooms are the ones you actually eat. How we cook our mushrooms changes the level of nutrients they contain. [Link]

Mashable » Autonomous robot security guard has a built-in drone to stop intruders

Monday 22 May 18:57:25 UTC 2017

A Singapore startup has released a four-wheeled security robot that has its own built-in drone. The O-R3, an autonomous robot created by Otsaw Digital, has a drone that can be launched after intruders. Otsaw's drone-in-robot design extends the range of a typical ground-based autonomous robot by up to 100m (328 ft), allowing the O-R3 to do things typical security robots cannot … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's shareholders meeting was the same old hatefest — except for two things

Monday 22 May 18:52:36 UTC 2017

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had a couple tricks up his sleeve for the company's annual shareholder meeting. Every year, Twitter must face the wrath of its shareholders in real life. Usually it's the same old thing — questions about the company's leadership and concerns about the platform's viability as a business. This year, Dorsey came prepared. He debuted a new live … [Link]

Slashdot » Pittsburgh Is Falling Out of Love With Uber's Self-Driving Cars

Monday 22 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

A worn-out welcome: The city rolled out the red carpet as a host to Uber's driverless car experiments, but nine months later its mayor and residents have built up a list of grievances with the public-private partnership. From a report: While our experience in one of the autonomous vehicles was thankfully pretty safe, it wasn't long before reports of accidents … [Link]

Mashable » This epic boxing KO will give you a concussion just from watching

Monday 22 May 18:32:33 UTC 2017

All together now: Daaaaaaayyyyuuuuuuuummmmmmmmm!!! That's about the only appropriate reaction to an absolutely epic boxing knockout from a match this weekend. The first 10 seconds of this clip will give you an instant headache. The particulars in this case are of secondary importance, but just for the record: That's David Benavidez ending Porky Medina in the eighth round of their super … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley,' our next MashReads book, is about how far we'll go to protect family

Monday 22 May 18:31:45 UTC 2017

Every scar tells a story. If anyone knows that it's Samuel, one of the protagonists from Hannah Tinti's new novel The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley. The book tells the story of Samuel and Loo Hawley, a father/ daughter duo who, after moving from location to location after Loo's mother dies, finally settle down in Olympus, Massachusetts. But the Hawleys aren't … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen feels the wrath of the internet after proclaiming her fondness for Ed Sheeran

Monday 22 May 18:23:20 UTC 2017

There’s plenty of proof that points to the fact that Ed Sheeran is probably a Nice Guy™, but in case you needed one more shred of evidence, Chrissy Teigen is here for you. Still, her Twitter endorsement of the British singer (and her claim that everyone likes him) has folks up in arms, hilariously staking their claim in Good Ed Sheeran/Bad … [Link]

Mashable » Beekeeper makes a mistake and spends 2 hours in a pond

Monday 22 May 18:14:55 UTC 2017

Bees are not something you want to make a mistake around. While keeping bees has seen a boom in recent years, that doesn't change the fact that a few mistakes can land you in a world of pain, as demonstrated by the following video. SEE ALSO: If you thought human sex was weird, wait until you see bee sex An unnamed … [Link]

Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Is Working On a Way To Connect You To People You 'Should' Know

Monday 22 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday shared some of what he has learned from his early trips around the country. Recode adds: The actual crux of the post comes later when Zuckerberg writes why he's taking on this new challenge. Basically: He's not running for office, he wants to find ways to strengthen Facebook's "community." Mark said, "I also think … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Diabetes drug may work by changing gut bacteria makeup

Monday 22 May 17:57:00 UTC 2017

Metformin dramatically shifts the gut microbiome – and bacteria seem to play a key role in controlling blood sugar levels [Link]

Mashable » Trump and Netanyahu didn't want this selfie, but it happened anyway

Monday 22 May 17:55:00 UTC 2017

The might of two world leaders was not enough to withstand the desperate need for an instantly viral selfie. United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were walking along at the Ben Gurion Airport in Israel on Monday when an Israeli politician stepped in with a ready smartphone. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert rips apart Trump's many 100 … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Cruise's 'The Mummy' will kick off a whole shared 'Dark Universe' because of course it will

Monday 22 May 17:50:20 UTC 2017

If you're looking forward to Tom Cruise's The Mummy, fear not – there'll be a whole lot more where that came from. Universal Pictures has officially announced that its shared universe of classic Universal Monsters reboots shall henceforth be known as the "Dark Universe." This summer's The Mummy will be the first one out of the gate, followed by Bride of … [Link]

Popular Science » Swimming pools are full of poop, but they probably won't make you sick

Monday 22 May 17:42:17 UTC 2017

Little girls in a pool Health They're still gross, though. Sure, ten grams of poo can wash off a little kid's butt—but only a tiny percentage of pool-goers ever get sick from it. [Link]

Mashable » Drogon is massive in new 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 images

Monday 22 May 17:35:50 UTC 2017

Baby dragons grow up is just one of the many tough lessons we've learned from watching Game of Thrones over the years. But in new photos of Season 7 debuted by Entertainment Weekly, Daenerys' baby Drogon is roughly the size of a passenger plane, and he does not seem pleased. SEE ALSO: Rejoice: George R.R. Martin has a new 'Game of … [Link]

Mashable » Recently fired woman lectures new grads on how to hold a job

Monday 22 May 17:31:54 UTC 2017

Tomi Lahren, the massively controversial conservative commentator who was recently fired from The Blaze for her contradictory comments on abortion, is now attempting to advise America's youth on how to keep a job. Oh the irony … After over 100 University of Notre Dame students walked out of their commencement ceremony on Sunday to protest Vice President Mike Pence's speech, a … [Link]

Mashable » Someone already made a Wikipedia page for 'Trump orb'

Monday 22 May 17:28:48 UTC 2017

As we all know by now, the internet is quick to any and everything funny, weird, and downright confusing. We admire, and are maybe just a little bit frightened by, this fact. President Donald Trump paid a visit to Saudi Arabia this weekend, the first stop on his first foreign trip as president. While there, he gave a highly-anticipated speech about … [Link]

Slashdot » Ford Ousted Its CEO And Is Doubling Down On Self-Driving Cars

Monday 22 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: At a press conference today, Ford announced that it had replaced CEO Mark Fields with Jim Hackett, director of the company's autonomous-car research. Previously the CEO of furniture company Steelcase (and a former athletic director at the University of Michigan), Hackett took a seat on Ford's board in 2013. He has been running the … [Link]

Mashable » Rejected penguin has found new outlook on life with cutout of anime character

Monday 22 May 17:19:44 UTC 2017

Love is a fickle thing, and that's true for both humans and penguins. Grape is a Humboldt penguin who lives in the Tobu Zoo in Japan. He was once in a relationship with Midori, a female Humboldt penguin, but he was tragically dumped when Midori left him for a younger penguin. But Grape's story doesn't end in heartbreak because there's a … [Link]

Mashable » Trump trying to sword dance in Saudi Arabia is the most awkward thing you'll see all day

Monday 22 May 17:12:43 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump bobbed and swayed during a traditional sword dance in Saudi Arabia, outside of Murabba Palace on Saturday, the first stop on the first international trip of his term. SEE ALSO: Trump's Russian income is not being mocked at all. With few exceptions. The sword dance is known as the ardah, part of a dancing, drumming and chanting ceremony … [Link]

Mashable » 'Nancy' isn't a person, it's a podcast. Oh, and it's super, super gay.

Monday 22 May 16:58:31 UTC 2017

When I ask the creators of new LGBTQ podcast Nancy how gay their show is, they're caught a little off guard. "We've never been asked that," laughs Kathy Tu, one-half of the friend duo that hosts the show. But co-host Tobin Low has it figured out: "We're 'Rachel Maddow's haircut' gay," he says. "That's exactly how gay we are." SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Adams is announcing tour dates with a 'Lord of the Rings' tribute

Monday 22 May 16:45:41 UTC 2017

Ryan Adams is on a journey, playing a few surprise shows in Middle Earth Australia and New Zealand. He's announcing shows one by one using a Lord of the Rings-inspired map filled in with song titles from his new album, Prisoners. SEE ALSO: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' has too many partings in both book and … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Flooded With 'Sextortion' and Revenge Porn, Files Reveal

Monday 22 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Facebook had to assess nearly 54,000 potential cases of revenge pornography and "sextortion" on the site in a single month, according to a leaked document. Figures shared with staff reveal that in January Facebook had to disable more than 14,000 accounts related to these types of sexual abuse — and 33 of the cases reviewed involved … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook vs. the internet cesspool: The ugly fight of our ugly times

Monday 22 May 16:39:17 UTC 2017

Where platforms, social technology, and the internet at large are concerned, over its brief history, Facebook's been the exception to so, so many rules. Except for one. "There’s no silver bullet for abuse. It’s just a constant area of focus. Unfortunately abuse is human nature," Kayvon Beykpour, CEO of Periscope, explained over coffee back in January, when asked point blank about … [Link]

Mashable » Blizzard reveals a semi-pro league ahead of ‘Overwatch’ League

Monday 22 May 16:39:13 UTC 2017

Overwatch League is getting its own developmental league for teams and players who are almost-but-not-quite ready to make it to the big leagues: Overwatch Contenders. Blizzard announced the Overwatch Contenders developmental league today, offering aspiring Overwatch pros a chance to hone their skills and show off their talents to Overwatch League teams in a structured competitive league. The Contenders league kicks … [Link]

Mashable » Ford just fired its CEO and promoted its self-driving car head

Monday 22 May 16:36:41 UTC 2017

Ford just made a big move to embrace the future of self-driving cars. The auto giant appointed the head of its self-driving car division as CEO, highlighting the growing urgency among car manufacturers to prepare for a very different future. The new CEO, Jim Hackett, previously led Ford Smart Mobility, a subsidiary that had been focused on mobile connectivity and autonomous … [Link]

Mashable » The internet can't stop joking about Denzel Washington's new look

Monday 22 May 16:33:02 UTC 2017

There are few things as delightful as celebs getting dolled up for a role, and Denzel Washington is no exception. Washington was spotted out and about filming his latest movie Inner City, which features the actor as a "driven, idealistic defense attorney" who gets recruited to join a high profile law firm. But the things is ..Inner City is set in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bacteria engineered to produce living, full-colour photographs

Monday 22 May 16:28:56 UTC 2017

Gut bugs have been modified to turn red, green or blue when bathed in light of the corresponding colour so they create bacterial photocopies [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists are spelunking for cave gunk to fight superbugs

Monday 22 May 16:22:44 UTC 2017

Science Deep in caverns around the world, bacteria are laboring to make antibiotics we can discover and use for ourselves. Caves are full of microscopic creatures, bacteria and fungi at home in the gloom. These microbes, scientists are discovering, may be an untapped reservoir of new… [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man' star Tom Holland sets a course for that 'Uncharted' movie

Monday 22 May 16:14:35 UTC 2017

Tom Holland has already found his way to another potential franchise. We have confirmed that the Spider-Man: Homecoming lead is attached to star as treasure hunter Nathan Drake in Sony's adaptation of the Uncharted video game series. Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) is directing. SEE ALSO: Tom Holland's 'Umbrella' lip sync battle was so powerful it controlled the weather If … [Link]

Mashable » Unlucky-in-love penguin joins 'Plenty of Fish'

Monday 22 May 16:04:11 UTC 2017

If you've resorted to dating websites to find love, you're not alone. An unlucky-in-love penguin has, too, created a profile on the dating website Plenty of Fish to find a mate for life. Spruce, a 1-year-old Humboldt penguin, has been unable to find a mate among the 13 other penguins at his home in the Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park, UPI … [Link]

Slashdot » The Supreme Court Is Cracking Down on Patent Trolls

Monday 22 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday limited the ability of patent holders to bring infringement lawsuits in courts that have plaintiff friendly reputations, a notable decision that could provide a boost to companies that defend against patent claims. The high court, in an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas, ruled unanimously that a lower court has been following an incorrect legal standard … [Link]

Popular Science » 6 quick tricks for doing more with Apple Maps

Monday 22 May 15:55:08 UTC 2017

DIY Never get lost again Whether you've been using Apple Maps for several days or several years, these lesser-known tips help you get the most out of the app for iOS and macOS. [Link]

Mashable » Little girl eating mac and cheese has absolutely no time for Snow White

Monday 22 May 15:54:56 UTC 2017

Life lesson: Never interrupt a hungry woman eating. There are absolutely no exceptions. Katrell Hunter shared an amazing video of a Disney theme park's Snow White learning that lesson the hard way when she approached a little queen named Kaylin for a picture and got a swift and firm "no." All Kaylin wanted was to get back to her macaroni and … [Link]

Mashable » The Church of Satan wants nothing to do with that orb Trump touched

Monday 22 May 15:54:53 UTC 2017

The Church of Satan would like to clarify that United States President Donald Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud did not take part in a Satanic ritual over the weekend. Just so you know. SEE ALSO: Twitter has all the answers for Trump's 'orb of doom' photo The Church of Satan evidently felt … [Link]

Mashable » NBA Twitter account refers to Dave Chappelle as 'a fan,' feels internet's wrath

Monday 22 May 15:47:03 UTC 2017

NBA social team, what are you doing? Someone behind the NBA's official Twitter account made a grave error Sunday night when he or she referred to Dave Chappelle simply as a "fan" of fellow comedian Amy Schumer. Amy and a fan on @NBAonTNT#NBAGIF pic.twitter.com/sE46mCy0bS — NBA (@NBA) May 22, 2017 Chapelle and Schumer sat court side at Sunday night's game between … [Link]

Mashable » New leaked photos reportedly reveal the final design of the iPhone 8

Monday 22 May 15:42:51 UTC 2017

We’ve officially gone beyond the iPhone 8 specs and supply chain rumor phase — now we're in full-on production photo leak territory. New leaked images purported to be the molds used to make the new iPhone models have hit the web, surfacing first on Slashleaks. The pics give us a sneak peek at what could be the final design of the … [Link]

Mashable » Billy Bush's daughter asked him exactly the right questions after the Trump tape

Monday 22 May 15:36:26 UTC 2017

Billy Bush is opening up about that infamously career-ruining Trump tape, and much like the rest of America, his teenage daughter was devastated by the leak. The former Access Hollywood star was fired in Oct. 2016 after Washington Post released controversial footage of him and Donald Trump from 2005 arriving to film a cameo on Days of Our Lives using obscene … [Link]

Mashable » Celine Dion dancing to Cher backstage is a freakin' delight

Monday 22 May 15:33:10 UTC 2017

The Billboard Music Awards happened last night, and the best moments happened wherever Celine Dion deigned to exist amongst mortals. Dion, looking like an angel with the puffiest shoulders mankind has ever seen, had a pretty good night dancing to Cher and accepting Drake's worship. SEE ALSO: Here's Celine Dion in a 'Bye Felicia' hoodie Cher just celebrated her 71st birthday … [Link]

Mashable » People can't stop laughing about Nicki Minaj's reaction to Drake at the Billboard Music Awards

Monday 22 May 15:28:28 UTC 2017

Is an awards show worth watching if there isn't a standout Nicki Minaj moment? Nope. During one of Drake's many acceptance speeches last night, he took time to shower the show's host, Vanessa Hudgens, with compliments—only Minaj was not having it. SEE ALSO: Nicki Minaj shares that she has been quietly helping to develop a village in India While accepting the … [Link]

Mashable » Cliffside hotel pods offer the ultimate panoramic views at terrifying heights

Monday 22 May 15:25:54 UTC 2017

Videographer Ryan Doyle filmed his stay at Natura Vive's transparent hotel rooms that hang off the mountain cliffs in the Sacred Valley of Peru. The 'Skylodge Adventure Suites' accommodates up to 8 people and includes breakfast and a gourmet dinner. Read more…More about Travel Leisure, Travel, Mashable Video, Hotels, and South America [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry's 'SNL' performance was upstaged by a backpack-wearing teen

Monday 22 May 15:24:17 UTC 2017

This kid definitely knows what is what. Over the weekend, Katy Perry stopped by Saturday Night Live perform her new single "Swish Swish" while wearing a referee coat that would put Beetlejuice's to shame. SEE ALSO: Alec Baldwin bid a poignant farewell to Trump on 'Saturday Night Live' finale While Perry's fashion choices and crowd of dancing drag queens were entertaining … [Link]

Mashable » Critics shred new 'Pirates' movie and Johnny Depp's tireless schtick

Monday 22 May 15:20:41 UTC 2017

Though Pirates of the Caribbean describes a theme park ride that spawned a film franchise, we'd be remiss to ever forget that it started with a truly brilliant movie. The fifth installment in the series, Dead Men Tell No Tales, depletes what magic was left of The Curse of the Black Pearl, and it's obvious. In a film that Mashable's … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Science Must Clean Up Its Act'

Monday 22 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Our science community still struggles with diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, including systemic bias, harassment, and discrimination among other things, writes Heather Metcalf, mathematician, computer scientist, social scientist, and also the director of research for the Association for Women in Science. From her piece, in which she has shared both personal anecdotes and general examples, for the Scientific American: […] … [Link]

Mashable » Take a tiny fidget spinner wherever you go by putting it on your nails

Monday 22 May 15:11:32 UTC 2017

Has this craze officially gone too far? We'll leave that to you to decide, but before you do be sure to check out this tutorial in which makeup and nail art expert Natasha Lee sticks a tiny fidget spinner to her nail. Everything about the tutorial is DIY, down to the fidget spinner which is actually shaped out of softened … [Link]

Mashable » When it comes to online security, being paranoid is no longer enough

Monday 22 May 14:58:53 UTC 2017

You just wanted to see the photos your friend shared. Or buy a pair of shoes. Or read that story. Now your email account's been hacked, your credit card number's been stolen, and your computer for some reason is mining bitcoin. Welcome to the Internet of Today. The Internet of Tomorrow is shaping up to be a lot worse. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Citizens give up data in blockchain project to improve cities

Monday 22 May 14:57:00 UTC 2017

The DECODE project will give residents of Barcelona and Amsterdam more control over how their personal data is harnessed by local government and businesses [Link]

Mashable » Diana does the heavy lifting in powerful 'Wonder Woman' poster

Monday 22 May 14:50:46 UTC 2017

Diana’s got a lot riding on her shoulders in the new Wonder Woman movie. But leave it to the Amazonian princess to bear that burden and make it look easy. A new Wonder Woman poster has Diana lifting an entire tank overhead like it's no big deal. Because, I guess, it really isn't when you're blessed with superpowers like she is. … [Link]

Mashable » The $80 billion question: Why are Bitcoin and Ethereum growing so fast?

Monday 22 May 14:50:24 UTC 2017

A little over two months ago, Bitcoin achieved a symbolic milestone: After an intensive period of growth, the price of one Bitcoin surpassed the price of an ounce of gold. That seems like ancient history. The price of Bitcoin has nearly doubled since then and the cryptocurrency is currently trading at about $2,200. Bitcoin's cousin Ethereum is trading at about $180, … [Link]

Mashable » Fidget spinners may hot right now but this pup is not here for it

Monday 22 May 14:49:32 UTC 2017

ShibeNation, a Youtube account devoted to Shiba Inu dogs in hilarious predicaments, uploaded a video they found on Twitter in which one Shibe is not impressed by its owner's fidget spinner. The Shibe seemed to be not a fan of the spinner while it was in motion or when it was placed on the ground as the poor pup continuously … [Link]

Mashable » Lana del Rey and the Weeknd make trespassing look good in the 'Lust for Life' video

Monday 22 May 14:41:25 UTC 2017

Lana del Rey is still squatting in the Hollywood sign. In her video for "Lust For Life" with the Weeknd, she participates in a few moments of creepy yet oddly soothing choreography before going rogue to dance with danger and Abel Tesfaye. Oh, and apparently the globe is a giant piece sign in Lana Lana Land. Works for us! Read … [Link]

Mashable » Why won't you believe Mark Zuckerberg that he's not running for president?

Monday 22 May 14:40:35 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg is not running for president. He's got a higher calling. The Facebook CEO reiterated again on Sunday night that he is not looking to pursue public office. His recent cross-country tour had roused speculations that Zuckerberg was working to broaden his public image beyond that of the boy genius or, perhaps worse, the Jesse Eisenberg version portrayed in "The … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Hit Russian Bank Customers, Planned International Cyber Raids

Monday 22 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Russian cyber criminals used malware planted on Android mobile devices to steal from domestic bank customers and were planning to target European lenders before their arrest, investigators and sources with knowledge of the case told Reuters. From the report: Their campaign raised a relatively small sum by cyber-crime standards — more than 50 million roubles ($892,000) — but they had … [Link]

Mashable » The Rock flawlessly recreated his most iconic '90s outfit for 'SNL'

Monday 22 May 14:30:22 UTC 2017

From 1996 to 2017, The Rock still, well, rocks that turtleneck/fanny pack look. Almost three years ago, Dwayne Johnson caused an internet uproar when he tweeted a picture of himself from the '90s wearing a black turtleneck, chain, and leather fanny pack. The image immediately became a solid pop culture staple. People spoofed it, memed it, and dressed up as it … [Link]

Mashable » Little bear with green thumb helps woman garden

Monday 22 May 14:22:00 UTC 2017

Animals are just better and kinder than humans — well, most humans. Take this little fluffy bear, for example, who's helping a woman in Russia dig in the garden. He's doing a great job, and we're so proud of him. The woman thinks so, too, because she offers him words of encouragement as his tiny paws go. According to a … [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump has no time for Donald's need for hand-holding

Monday 22 May 14:21:57 UTC 2017

Few people are capable of telling Donald Trump no — except, maybe, Melania Trump. Take a look at this latest clip, featuring President Trump walking down an airport tarmac in Israel with his wife Melania. Trump repeatedly goes for his wife's hand, only to have her smack him away. SEE ALSO: Can you find the hidden and scared government official? The … [Link]

Mashable » Nicole Kidman really, really doesn't like surprises

Monday 22 May 14:01:31 UTC 2017

Nicole Kidman talked about her impending 50th birthday on the Graham Norton Show on Friday night, and she had a warning for her husband and party-planner-in-chief Keith Urban. "I actually break out in a coldsore if I have a surprise," says Kidman. Urban says he has a lot of stuff planned, but he's aware of her dislike of surprises. "I … [Link]

Mashable » Deleted outtakes of the 'Get Out' ending give everyone's favorite TSA agent a chance to shine

Monday 22 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Bitcoin Price Hits Fresh Record High Above $2,200

Monday 22 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Monday marks the seven-year anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day — the moment a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz spent 10,000 bitcoin on two Papa John's pizzas. More important than the episode being widely recognized as the first transaction using the cryptocurrency is what it tells us about the bitcoin rally that saw it break through the $2,100 … [Link]

Mashable » Surprise! Fans are as obsessed with the 'Twin Peaks' revival as the original

Monday 22 May 13:54:37 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Bye, Bitcoin. Hello, Ethereum.

Monday 22 May 13:41:34 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cryptocurrency, Crypto, and Cryptocurrency Transactions [Link]

Mashable » 10 of the films people are most excited about at Cannes

Monday 22 May 13:31:01 UTC 2017

Now that the 70th Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, we thought it'd be a good time to pause and take stock. SEE ALSO: 'The Meyerowitz Stories' is the best film Adam Sandler's been in for a long, long time During the festival's opening weekend, Mashable spoke to festival-goers in the Palais and along La Croisette to find out which … [Link]

Mashable » Rock climber narrowly escapes death by, oh, an inch

Monday 22 May 13:10:46 UTC 2017

Mountaineer and rock climber Stefan Barthel was recently clearing a new climbing path in Spain, when he made the mistake of grabbing onto a slightly loose rock. Cue near-fatal rockfall. Rockfalls like this are dangerous, but aren't particularly common. Still, there's more than enough material in here to make you quietly freak out at your desk. Enjoy! Read more… More … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pirates of the Caribbean' swims in circles with 'Dead Men Tell No Tales'

Monday 22 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Oh, if only dead men told no tales. Then we might have avoided this fifth Pirates of the Caribbean adventure, which fails to justify its own existence in any way whatsoever. SEE ALSO: Paul McCartney revealed his 'Pirates 5' character and honestly just WHY?! Well – that's not entirely truePirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales exists because Pirates … [Link]

Popular Science » Is there a way to move badly parked cars to free up spaces?

Monday 22 May 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Technology Your quick question, answered quickly. A device to move badly parked cars still won't really help, according to an urban planner. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver breaks down Trump's 'Stupid Watergate,' one dumb detail at a time

Monday 22 May 12:19:16 UTC 2017

If you thought Watergate was bad, John Oliver would like to introduce you to Trump's own "Stupid Watergate." The comedian broke down Trump's latest Russia scandal, one horrifying Washington Post news notification at a time, on Last Week Tonight. Watch and let the horror of it all sink in. Read more… More about Watercooler, Donald Trump, John Oliver, Watergate, and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weird energy beam seems to travel five times the speed of light

Monday 22 May 12:00:00 UTC 2017

The galaxy M87 emits a jet of plasma that looks like it’s breaking the cosmic speed limit – here’s how it manages the trick [Link]

Slashdot » Privacy-Focused Debian-Based Tails 3.0 Reaches RC Status

Monday 22 May 11:34:00 UTC 2017

BrianFagioli quotes BetaNews: Today, Tails achieves an important milestone. Version 3.0 reaches RC status — meaning the first release candidate (RC1). In other words, it may soon be ready for a stable release — if testing confirms as much. If you want to test it and provide feedback, you can download the ISO now. This is quite the significant upgrade, … [Link]

Mashable » I desperately tried to make friends with Jake Gyllenhaal at Cannes

Monday 22 May 11:27:55 UTC 2017

There are many different kinds of love. There's the love a man has for his partner. The love a mother has for her child. There's the love two friends have for each other, or even the love a child has for a waggy-tailed golden retriever. Then there's the love I have for Jake Gyllenhaal. I guess the best way I can … [Link]

Mashable » Woman confronts alt-right founder Richard Spencer in the gym, gets Twitter abuse

Monday 22 May 11:13:24 UTC 2017

Richard Spencer, the founder of the so-called alt-right, has had his gym membership revoked after a woman confronted him over his extremist views. SEE ALSO: Racists react after Trump disavows the 'alt-right' in New York Times interview Christine Fair, an associate professor at Georgetown University, is facing abuse on Twitter from alt-right people after tweeting that Spencer had been "ousted" … [Link]

Mashable » Little boy gives rude hand gesture at Pippa Middleton's wedding, steals the show

Monday 22 May 10:59:23 UTC 2017

Move aside "frowning flower girl" Grace Van Cutsem who stole the show at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding. There's a new superhero in town and he's a bit more mischievous. SEE ALSO: The Royal Wedding's Best Meme? We Pick Frowning Flower Girl Pippa Middleton married James Matthews over the weekend and one little boy completely stole the show when … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weak defences leave us wide open to ransom attacks

Monday 22 May 10:51:25 UTC 2017

Last week’s cyberattacks were small beer. The UK government must invest in NHS upgrades before a bigger threat brings it to its knees [Link]

Mashable » This Bollywood superstar has become the most followed Indian national on Weibo

Monday 22 May 10:50:13 UTC 2017

Bollywood star Aamir Khan is certainly making waves in China. Khan has overtaken Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to become the most followed Indian national on Chinese social media. SEE ALSO: Bill Gates blogs about why he is 'impressed' with the Indian PM The 51-year-old actor and director now has almost 650,000 fans, up against Modi's 160,000 — previously the highest … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Python Deep Learning – $21.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 22 May 10:26:57 UTC 2017

Get "Python Deep Learning" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Lost bunny reunited with its owner thanks to the help of Twitter

Monday 22 May 10:26:24 UTC 2017

You’ve had a fairly lucky life if you've never lost anything as a child. But for the rest of us who've forgotten something in a public place and failed to ever see it again, it can be a pretty upsetting experience as a child. SEE ALSO: 11-year-old casually hacks into security experts' Bluetooth to control teddy bear Fortunately, the internet can … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk promises smoother new autopilot for Tesla cars

Monday 22 May 9:44:24 UTC 2017

It’s the middle of the night on a Sunday in the U.S., and of course Elon Musk is on Twitter. This time, the Tesla CEO shared a couple of details regarding the seemingly never-ending rollout of the second version of Autopilot. According to Musk, new software will be deployed to Tesla cars "next month," and the new control algorithm will offer … [Link]

Slashdot » Linux 4.10 Kernel Reaches End of Life

Monday 22 May 9:34:00 UTC 2017

prisoninmate quotes Softpedia: As it's not an LTS (Long Term Support) branch, the Linux 4.10 kernel series was doomed to reach end of life sooner or later, and it happened this weekend with the release of the Linux kernel 4.10.17 patch, which is a major one changing a total of 103 files, with 981 insertions and 538 deletions. Therefore, users … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau runs past group of prom goers, stops for the ultimate selfie

Monday 22 May 9:33:31 UTC 2017

A group of Canadian teenagers got the surprise of their lives while celebrating their prom on Friday when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jogged past them and then stopped for a selfie. SEE ALSO: Canada's Justin Trudeau cuddles with baby pandas Trudeau was jogging around the Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver, British Columbia when he stumbled upon a group of teens dressed … [Link]

Mashable » Scary video of sea lion dragging girl underwater is why you shouldn't mess with nature

Monday 22 May 9:27:36 UTC 2017

If you think sea lions are the cutest, you might think again after watching this absolutely terrifying video of a young girl being dragged underwater. SEE ALSO: Chihuahua in graduation cap and gown earns bachelor's degree in cuteness The mobile video, shot by college student Michael Fujiwara in Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia, shows a massive sea lion swimming and … [Link]

Mashable » This K-pop band just beat Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez at the Billboards

Monday 22 May 9:09:43 UTC 2017

This boyband just became the first K-pop group to ever win a Billboard Music Awards. BTS beat the likes of Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande in the fan-voted category, walking away with the title of Top Social Artist. SEE ALSO: Celine Dion performed 'My Heart Will Go On' at the Billboard Awards and the internet cried an ocean of … [Link]

Slashdot » Switzerland Votes To Abandon Nuclear Power In Favor of Renewables

Monday 22 May 7:34:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader bsolar writes: Swiss voters approved a new energy strategy proposed by the government. Under this new policy no new nuclear power plant will be built and the five existing nuclear power plants will continue operating and will be shut down at the end of their operating life (expected to last about 20-30 years). The plan is to offset … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung to unveil a stretchable display soon

Monday 22 May 7:28:03 UTC 2017

Flexible phones will soon take another step towards reality. Samsung is expected to showcase the world's first "stretchable" display panel at a U.S. tech fair this week, according to news reports from South Korea. The South Korean tech giant will showcase a 9.1-inch (23cm) panel at the Society for Information Display 2017 in Los Angeles, which will be held from May … [Link]

Slashdot » Julian Assange Still Faces Legal Jeopardy In Three Countries

Monday 22 May 4:39:00 UTC 2017

Though Sweden dropped an investigation into rape allegations against Julian Assange, "I can conclude, based on the evidence, that probable cause for this crime still exists," chief prosecutor Marianne Ny told reporters in Stockholm. An anonymous reader quotes Newsweek: Ny stressed in her statement Friday that the investigation could be reopened before the statute of limitations on the case expires … [Link]

Mashable » 6 of our favorite moments from the Billboard Music Awards

Monday 22 May 3:27:53 UTC 2017

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards could probably be described in a single word ("Drake"), but the night of star-studded musical performances and award distribution had plenty more to offer. Check out the six best moments from the 2017 Billboard Music Awards below. SEE ALSO: Celine Dion performed 'My Heart Will Go On' at the Billboard Awards and the internet cried an … [Link]

Mashable » Fyre Festival was funny, but now it's reportedly under investigation by the FBI

Monday 22 May 3:15:46 UTC 2017

The schadenfreude in the aftermath of Fyre Festival proved too irresistible for the internet, but it's now taken a serious turn. We once laughed at these rich millennials, sucked into a post-apocalyptic ordeal hyped up by Instagram models and a rapper who hasn't made anything memorable in a decade (I still love Ja Rule's Livin' It Up, just for the record.) … [Link]

Mashable » Drake just broke the record for the most Billboard Music Award wins in a single night

Monday 22 May 3:09:14 UTC 2017

Hold on, Drake's going home with 13 Billboard Music Awards tonight. He just broke Adele's record for the most wins for an artist in a single year. Plus, all that time at the podium gave him plenty of time to flirt with Vanessa Hudgens on live television during an acceptance speech, praise Nicki Minaj, and shout out his dad's incredible purple … [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump completely disconnects from reality, praises 'women's empowerment' in Saudi Arabia

Monday 22 May 2:49:16 UTC 2017

Here’s the problem with tweeting things that don't quite make sense when you're a high profile person like the first lady of the United States: if you say something absurd, people will call you on it. Such an opportunity presented itself on Sunday when Melania Trump posted the following message on social media during her visit to Saudi Arabia with President … [Link]

Mashable » Someone turned Smash Mouth's 'All Star' into a TED talk

Monday 22 May 2:40:31 UTC 2017

Consider Smash Mouth's unforgettable "All Star" to be a guiding inspiration in your life? Then you've probably wondered why someone hasn't thrown together a bunch of PowerPoint slides and delivered some sort of mildly insightful analysis on it. Well, fortunately, the folks at Australian comedy group Collective Noun have given the 1999 classic new life (as if it needed more … [Link]

Mashable » Diddy unveils documentary trailer in tribute to Biggie Smalls

Monday 22 May 2:19:37 UTC 2017

After an emotional tribute to friend and mentor Biggie Smalls, Sean "Diddy" Combs unveiled the trailer for his upcoming musical documentary Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story. The film tells the story of Combs' record label, to which Biggie signed in 1992. SEE ALSO: Why I want my own music in the age of streaming The film will … [Link]

Mashable » Celine Dion performed 'My Heart Will Go On' at the Billboard Awards and the internet cried an ocean of tears

Monday 22 May 2:04:01 UTC 2017

Few songs stick to film's as firmly as Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" to the 1997 Academy Award-winning Titanic. In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, Dion took the stage at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night in Las Vegas to belt out her iconic hit. SEE ALSO: Billboard Awards through the years: The top winners, from 1989 … [Link]

Mashable » Miley Cyrus' Billboard performance made everyone with the last name Cyrus cry

Monday 22 May 1:51:20 UTC 2017

“>Miley Cyrus performed her new single "Malibu" on television for the first time at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. Cyrus was introduced by introduced by sister Noah Cyrus and dad Billy Ray Cyrus (professionally just known as Cyrus now). Noah, who identified Miley as her favorite singer, introduced her big sis on stage, "for the first time in years … [Link]

Slashdot » Why The US Government Open Sources Its Code

Monday 22 May 1:34:00 UTC 2017

He's been the White House technology advisor since 2015, and this month Alvand Salehi delivered a keynote address at OSCON about the U.S. government's commitment to open source software. An anonymous reader quotes OpenSource.com: The Federal Source Code Policy, released in August 2016, was the first U.S. government policy to support open source across the government… All new custom source … [Link]

Mashable » Drake, the Chainsmokers, and all the winners from the Billboard Music Awards

Monday 22 May 0:30:17 UTC 2017

It’s a magical time for music lovers, which was apparent at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. While it's easy to get swept away by performances from the industry's most eminent artists, this is, after all, an awards show — with winners and losers and lots of The Chainsmokers. Here's who won big at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. SEE ALSO: Why Beyoncé … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé's celeb-packed party gets twins ready for royalty

Monday 22 May 0:04:38 UTC 2017

Previously on the ongoing royal saga of Beyoncé's reign over the music world, we got to see the singer's latest look as she prepared to bring twins into the world. On Sunday, Beyoncé posted a new set of amazing images from her celebrity-packed "Carter Push Party," which appeared to have an African theme, on Instagram. SEE ALSO: Serena Williams just announced … [Link]

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