John Gordon Ross

Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Heckler gets schooled in heckling by MLB star he tries to heckle

Tuesday 23 May 23:43:43 UTC 2017

Let this be a lesson for all you, Major League Baseball fans.  Don't heckle Joey Votto. It will only end badly for you.  We know this because of video shot by Twitter user Keegan Haag at a recent Cincinnati Reds game.  SEE ALSO: Of course LaVar Ball finally said something offensive When someone in the premium seats tried to heckle Votto, … [Link]

Mashable » Guy rescues 4 baby squirrels with their tails tangled together

Tuesday 23 May 23:41:13 UTC 2017

Today in WTF, nature? A kind samaritan stumbled across four baby squirrels that somehow got their tails stuck in a knot. Andrew Day of Bangor, Maine was looking out of the window at his parents' home on Sunday when he saw something strange. Upon closer inspection, Day discovered four baby squirrels joined together at the tail with a very curious … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Plans Millions In Back Pay After Shorting NYC Drivers

Tuesday 23 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Uber Technologies Inc. said it underpaid its New York City drivers by improperly calculating the company's share of passenger fares, and will pay out an average of $900 per driver in restitution, costing tens of millions of dollars. The back pay could run at least $45 million, based on the approximately 50,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Cruise just cleared the runway for 'Top Gun 2,' better strap in

Tuesday 23 May 23:18:14 UTC 2017

The Top Gun sequel has been sitting idle on the deck for a little while now, and that's just not gonna cut it for Maverick. Tom Cruise himself on Tuesday confirmed on Australian morning TV show Sunrise that Top Gun 2 isn't just in development anymore, it's a firm go — and Cruise is "gonna start filming it probably in the … [Link]

Mashable » Apple takes a step toward lightning fast 5G

Tuesday 23 May 23:08:03 UTC 2017

Apple is one step closer to the super-fast wireless networks of the future — or at least being able to test them, anyway.  The company applied for a license to experiment with millimeter wave wireless technology, aka 5G, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to Business Insider. The future wireless tech is expected to massively expand networks' bandwidth and speed, … [Link]

Mashable » Clever anti-cheat feature subtly makes 'Pokémon Go' worse for offenders

Tuesday 23 May 23:06:51 UTC 2017

Pokémon Go is cracking down on players manipulating the game with third-party software, offenders claim. Instead of banning the players, though, developer Niantic is just making the game slightly worse for them. Players who are caught using third-party software to find rare Pokémon in Pokémon Go are not seeing the same kind of Pokémon that regular players are seeing, Pokémon Go … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Won't Punish Stephen Colbert For Controversial Trump Insult

Tuesday 23 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, the FCC said it would look into complaints made against The Late Show host Stephen Colbert over a homophobic joke he made about President Donald Trump. Well, it turns out the FCC is not going to levy a fine against the comedian for using the word "cock" on late-night network television, reports The Verge. From the report: … [Link]

Popular Science » Logitech Harmony Elite Review: One remote to rule them all

Tuesday 23 May 22:37:41 UTC 2017

Gadgets This high-end universal remote is designed for users with lots of devices. This $300 remote may be overkill unless you want to control a house full of devices. [Link]

Mashable » All the ways Trump's budget screws over climate research

Tuesday 23 May 22:30:55 UTC 2017

Shots fired.  President Donald Trump may be 6,000 miles away from Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, but that didn't stop him from launching an all-out assault on climate science and related energy research. The weapon of choice? His fiscal year 2018 budget proposal. The cuts are staggering in scope, and the consequences are already starting as federal employees and contractors — spooked … [Link]

Mashable » 101 places to find amazing, royalty-free images for your business

Tuesday 23 May 22:29:01 UTC 2017

Regardless if you own an online business, are a freelancer or run a blog, high-quality images are an absolute necessary. The reason? They can generate more clicks and boost engagement on your social channels. This probably has to do with the fact the 90% of all information that is transmitted to the brain is visual, while visuals are processed 60,000 times … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Twilio Introduces Add-on Management API

Tuesday 23 May 22:28:37 UTC 2017

Cloud communications company Twilio has announced early access for the new Add-on Management API. Developers can use the Twilio Add-on Management API to programmatically install, configure, and enable Add-ons in applications. [Link]

Popular Science » Why we have more and more days without frost

Tuesday 23 May 22:27:16 UTC 2017

Environment Foot loose and frost-free. A new study looks at why America is going longer between frost seasons. [Link]

Mashable » Watch this drone nearly crash into fans at a baseball game

Tuesday 23 May 22:24:09 UTC 2017

Someone lost control of their GoPro Karma drone as it flew over Petco Park in San Diego on Sunday in the middle of a game between the Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Some in the crowd watched as it zoomed close to the field. It then rose like an inflated balloon before it careened into a thankfully empty chair.  Police … [Link]

Mashable » The real losers in Trump's NASA budget are kids and the Earth

Tuesday 23 May 22:19:32 UTC 2017

We can't all be winners in Trump's America.  President Donald Trump's proposed budget for NASA makes clear exactly who is likely to win and who to lose favor at the space agency in the coming years of his administration.  Specifically, NASA's Earth scientists and, yes, even kids interested in space will probably be the losers if Congress approves this version of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The brain starts to eat itself after chronic sleep deprivation

Tuesday 23 May 22:18:08 UTC 2017

Sleep loss in mice sends the brain’s immune cells into overdrive. This might be helpful in the short term, but could increase the risk of dementia in the long run [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg awkwardly takes us inside his Harvard dorm room on Facebook Live

Tuesday 23 May 22:04:31 UTC 2017

ICYMI, Mark Zuckerberg went to Harvard.  The 33-year-old billionaire famously didn't graduate, but he did spend many days sitting at a desk in an old Harvard dorm room. It's there in H-33 in Kirkland House that he coded thefacebook.com. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg's dad filmed his son's reaction to getting into Harvard Zuckerberg on Tuesday graciously gifted the world with a … [Link]

Slashdot » DJI Threatens To 'Brick' Its Copters Unless Owners Agree To Share Their Details

Tuesday 23 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 quotes a report from The Sun: A top drone manufacturer has warned that customers' expensive gadgets will be crippled if they don't register their details on its website. DJI drones — which cost between $1,200 and $3,000 — won't be able to fly to their full potential or beam back footage if their owners don't sign up next week, … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists kept mouse sperm in space for 9 months—then tried making babies

Tuesday 23 May 21:53:08 UTC 2017

Mice sperm can survive the radiation exposure of space, according to a new study, something that could be useful to humans in the future.   SEE ALSO: Two NASA astronauts just completed a last-minute spacewalk outside the Space Station Back in 2013, mouse sperm was freeze-dried and sent to the International Space Station for nine months. Back on Earth, mice were … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande is back home in Florida, but her touring plans are still unclear

Tuesday 23 May 21:47:10 UTC 2017

Ariana Grande has arrived back at her Florida home after a terrorist attack killed 22 people at her Monday show in Manchester, and while the status of her remaining tour dates remains unclear, her movements could signal that the shattered singer may take some time off. "As of right now, the tour is not canceled,” a "source close to the situation" … [Link]

Mashable » Not even Ellen DeGeneres could handle this Jessica Simpson interview

Tuesday 23 May 21:34:23 UTC 2017

It's not often that the queen of daytime talk is knocked off her A-game, but wow, Jessica Simpson has really done it. The singer/business, woman/cultural enigma sat down with Ellen DeGeneres to talk about her billion-dollar business, potential new music, and maybe just to confuse people everywhere — namely Ellen herself. After not knowing how many years she's been married, … [Link]

Mashable » Compare, then sigh: Trump's note for the Holocaust Memorial vs. Obama's

Tuesday 23 May 21:27:28 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump paid a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust memorial on Tuesday, where he composed an upbeat and strangely optimistic note in the memorial's guestbook.  “IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO BE HERE WITH ALL OF MY FRIENDS — SO AMAZING & WILL NEVER FORGET!” Trump wrote in all caps. Yes, he basically brought a happy birthday card … [Link]

Mashable » These worms may solve the plastic waste problem

Tuesday 23 May 21:25:03 UTC 2017

Paolo Bombelli and Chris Howe from the University of Cambridge, and Federica Bertocchini from CSIC discovered that wax worms (Galleria mellonella) are capable of degrading plastic. Read more…More about Science, Spain, Research, Plastic Waste, and Plastic [Link]

Mashable » 'Wonder Woman' is your most anticipated film of summer

Tuesday 23 May 21:20:58 UTC 2017

Wonder Woman is the most anticipated movie of summer 2017 — so much so, that it's outpacing where Captain America: The First Avenger was at this point in the sales cycle, according to an annual survey by Fandango. The online ticket-seller says it counted more than 10,000 online votes from April 27 to May 19, the largest response in its 17 … [Link]

Slashdot » President Trump's Budget Includes a $2 Trillion Math Error

Tuesday 23 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TIME: President Trump's budget includes a simple accounting error that adds up to a $2 trillion oversight. Under the proposed budget released Tuesday, the Trump Administration's proposed tax cuts would boost economic growth enough to pay for $1.3 trillion in spending by 2027. But the tax cuts are also supposed to be revenue-neutral, … [Link]

Mashable » Forget fidget spinners, these mini rollers are the new fidget toys on the block

Tuesday 23 May 21:19:11 UTC 2017

‘The Jammer' is a mini roller that can roll and flip on surfaces. It could be the next fidget spinner. It's a simple toy that you can do many tricks with, comes in two colors, and costs $10. Read more…More about Games, Toys, Wood, Hands, and Wooden [Link]

Mashable » Unexpected video game horses, ranked

Tuesday 23 May 20:58:36 UTC 2017

Red Dead Redemption 2 may have been delayed until spring 2018, but we’re not prepared to give up thinking about horse adventures just yet. Sure, the new screenshots that Rockstar Games released were a consolation, but they were also severely lacking in one of the best parts of the game: the horses. Video game horses have galloped through our imaginations for … [Link]

Mashable » Canadian police officer goes to house party to break up jam sesh, plays drums instead

Tuesday 23 May 20:56:20 UTC 2017

Members of Toronto-based rock band Vinyl Ambush feared their private gig would be shut down after police showed up to a party they were playing on Saturday. But much to their surprise, the Peel Regional Police officers didn't break up the jam sesh, they joined in. According to a local report from Canada's City News, after receiving a noise complaint, … [Link]

Mashable » Kid helps his class evade colds one dab at a time

Tuesday 23 May 20:45:04 UTC 2017

If you thought the dab was dead, please scroll below and witness its resurrection.  Paul Ryan and Prince Harry killed the dab with their haphazard attempts to be hip, but one little boy single-handily saved the dictionary defined dance move with his health conscious effort that will hopefully usher in a very different second coming of the dab. SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Slashdot » Engineer At Boeing Admits Trying To Sell Space Secrets To Russians

Tuesday 23 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an ArsTechnica report: Gregory Allen Justice, a 49-year-old engineer living in Culver City, Calif., has pleaded guilty to charges of attempted economic espionage and attempted violation of the Export Control Act. Justice, who according to his father worked for Boeing Satellite Systems in El Segundo, Calif., was arrested last July after selling technical documents about satellite … [Link]

Mashable » 7-million-year-old teeth add new layer to human origin story

Tuesday 23 May 20:30:58 UTC 2017

Ancient tooth fossils found in Europe may represent a new chapter in the human origin story. The fossils, which date back more than 7 million years, belonged to an ape-like creature named Graecopithecus freybergi, researchers hypothesized in two new papers. A lower jaw bone and upper premolar were found in Greece and Bulgaria, respectively. The findings suggest that humans split off … [Link]

Mashable » 'Battlefield 1' is getting female soldiers

Tuesday 23 May 20:27:04 UTC 2017

EA’s promise to bring monthly updates to Battlefield 1 just got interesting. We knew that the upcoming DLC, In The Name Of The Tsar, would feature the Russian army in the World War I storyline. Now, EA has confirmed, you'll be seeing female soldiers in the game's update, too. In the real world's 1917, special forces of female fighters formed to … [Link]

Mashable » Google rolls out a lightning-fast new type of online ad

Tuesday 23 May 20:15:15 UTC 2017

As clunky, slow-loading ads drive people to ad blockers, some of Google's search ads are about to get a welcome speed boost. The company said Tuesday that it's expanding its fast-loading Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) format to brands that advertise among its search results. The product was previously limited to news articles. SEE ALSO: Can Google's ad blocker save the online … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram's new feature helps you clean up your profile without deleting

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:20 UTC 2017

Any dedicated Instagrammer knows that a carefully curated profile is extremely important. Sometimes, that means you may have to delete old photos that you no longer like or that don't mesh with the rest of your profile. Soon, though, you may have some middle ground between keeping a pic you don't like and deleting it forever. SEE ALSO: Instagram just announced … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Bachelorette' season we deserve doesn't include 'whaboom' guy

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:19 UTC 2017

If the tickle monster, a strange doll, and acoustic guitars during the first episode of Rachel Lindsay's historic season is an indication of what is to come, well, it's going to be a long 10 weeks. The male contestants on this season of The Bachelorette, and their incredibly lackluster gimmicks, have already started to wear down viewers, who frankly don't need … [Link]

Mashable » How Facebook's leaked guidelines could make a big difference in preventing suicide

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:18 UTC 2017

Until just a few days ago, only Facebook staff and insiders knew the details of the company's controversial moderation policies.  Now, whether Facebook likes it or not, those guidelines have been thrust into the spotlight by the Guardian, which leaked internal documents advising moderators on how to handle troubling content of all stripes. That includes one of the most sensitive kinds … [Link]

Mashable » Uber underpaid its New York City drivers and probably owes them $45 million

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:17 UTC 2017

Another day, another Uber scandal: Uber underpaid its New York City drivers for two-and-a-half years and probably owes them "tens of millions," according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.  The ride-hailing giant took a higher cut of drivers' earnings than it was supposed to after a November 2014 nationwide driver agreement. The company had agreed to take a commission … [Link]

Mashable » Pete Souza shares adorable, perfectly-timed photo of the Obamas

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:16 UTC 2017

A picture is worth 1,000 words, unless Pete Souza is posting it … then it's worth 1,000 words, a flood of beautiful nostalgia, some laughter, a few tears of joy, and a glorious heap of shade. Obama's former White House photographer has become something of an icon on Instagram, frequently posting throwback photos of Obama in office that coincidentally (JK they … [Link]

Mashable » Dude creates a how-to for an Ed Sheeran album, totally nails it

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:15 UTC 2017

If you want to know how to write an Ed Sheeran album, this dude's got your back. YouTube user John Fassold hilariously roasted the singer/songwriter with a dead-on how-to of a Sheeran album. From a mathematic album title in the vein of Sheeran's "+," "Divide," and "x," to a "childhood song but about being rebellious," this guy kind of has … [Link]

Mashable » Perfectly extra 5-year-old designs show-stopping graduation dress

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:14 UTC 2017

Great minds are great minds, no matter the age. Twitter user Ash Leon shared some amazing pictures of her 5-year-old cousin putting her early genius to use by designing her own dress for her pre-K graduation. Where some designers would have gone subtle for the event, this queen-in-training went extra in the very best way. SEE ALSO: Crafty woman uses 10,000 … [Link]

Mashable » George R.R. Martin pays tribute to wolf-dog rescue Ghost

Tuesday 23 May 20:09:13 UTC 2017

Ghost, a wolf-dog named after Jon Snow's albino direwolf in Game of Thrones, died this week. GoT author George R.R. Martin posted Tuesday about the animal's death at New Mexico's Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. In loving memory of the real life Ghost from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. He passed this week & he will be missed. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/FHGRpagEiC — George … [Link]

Mashable » The NFL just did something awesome and unexpected, really, we're not kidding

Tuesday 23 May 20:07:34 UTC 2017

The NFL's extremely uptight attitude toward touchdown celebrations has long been a source of both frustration and mockery for football players and fans alike.  But Tuesday brought good news for those who feel NFL football should include human emotion: The league has opened up its restrictions on the cheeky celebrations that light up social media but used to bring big fines.  … [Link]

Mashable » Oculus founder thinks this wild anime film is the likely future of AR

Tuesday 23 May 20:06:31 UTC 2017

Facebook’s Oculus virtual reality unit has moved on from its founder, Palmer Luckey, but that doesn't mean that the guy who literally kickstarted the modern VR space is done thinking about the future of VR.  In an interview with Japan's MoguraVR, translated and surfaced by Road to VR, Luckey talks about the current state of VR and augmented reality (AR) at … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' cast says you're not prepared for how fast Season 7 moves

Tuesday 23 May 20:06:03 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones Season 7 is breaking the rules in every way. It's long since departed from George R.R. Martin's books, not least because there are no more books to draw from (write The Winds of Winter, GRRM), and it's releasing in summer instead of spring (we're going insane!!!).  In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, several key cast members said that … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Sony Needs a Fresh Hit'

Tuesday 23 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Even as Sony's CEO Kazuo Hirai has done a remarkable job over the past five years — taking bold decisions on the areas the company should be focusing on, and cutting efforts on those that aren't working — his company desperately needs a fresh hit to boost its revenue and to become relevant in the mind of most, writes columnist … [Link]

Mashable » Dude attempts to do a backflip at graduation and fails miserably

Tuesday 23 May 19:54:36 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ ","image":"http~ attempts to do a backflip at graduation and fails miserably","sources"~ More about Watercooler, Funny, Fail, Graduation, and Watercooler [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: ISPs That Respect Your Online Privacy?

Tuesday 23 May 19:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Rick Schumann writes: According to this story just posted here on Slashdot, Comcast is playing about as dirty as they can get. This is just about the last straw for me; are there any ISPs in the United States that actually respect your online privacy? Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Slashdot » At Google, an Employee-Run Email List Tracks Harassment and Bias Complaints

Tuesday 23 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

A group of Google employees have begun a message board for employees to submit worker complaints that's then emailed weekly as a digest, according to a report on Bloomberg. The email list — called "Yes, at Google" — has been around since October and allows employees to talk openly about work situations in which they felt uncomfortable; most submissions are … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen grills Nicki Minaj on Nas dating rumors, and Nicki can't deal

Tuesday 23 May 19:19:03 UTC 2017

Ellen has a magical way of getting her celebrity guests to reveal their deep, dark secrets, especially about who they're dating. Rumors have been swirling about Nicki Minaj and rapper Nas secretly dating ever since Nicki posted a photo of the two looking cozy on her Instagram a week ago. Only KINGS recognize QUEENS. @sweetchicklife has the best food 👅 congrats … [Link]

Mashable » Fox News retracts Seth Rich story — but continues to push the conspiracy theory

Tuesday 23 May 19:14:06 UTC 2017

The far right has been collectively fixated on one conspiracy theory for the past two weeks: that a Democratic National Committee staffer was murdered on the orders of Hillary Clinton (or something along those lines).  Now, even Fox News — which helped kickstart the recent revival of the conspiracy — is distancing itself from the story.  Fox News on Tuesday announced … [Link]

Mashable » How the soccer world mourned the Manchester attack

Tuesday 23 May 19:13:19 UTC 2017

Manchester typically enjoys a reputation as one of the world's top soccer cities — it is, after all, home to two of the planet's most prominent club teams.  But when an explosion believed to be terrorism killed more than 20 people at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena on Monday night, the city mourned.  Among those to express support and … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » GitHub Adds to its Developer Tool Portfolio

Tuesday 23 May 19:12:56 UTC 2017

GitHub just announced a number of new tools to help developers build more effectively. Highlights include a production ready version of the GitHub GraphQL API, the GitHub Marketplace, and GitHub apps. [Link]

Mashable » Hackers reportedly bypass Samsung Galaxy S8's 'airtight' iris scanner

Tuesday 23 May 19:00:30 UTC 2017

Hackers have once again proved there's no such thing as true security for your phone. Researchers at the Chaos Computer Club (via Motherboard) claim to have bypassed the iris scanner on Samsung's Galaxy S8 using a simple photo of a person's iris and an ordinary contact lens. SEE ALSO: Watch how far Samsung's Galaxy S8 has evolved from the original Galaxy … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 9 rumors are here, and there's nothing you can do to stop them

Tuesday 23 May 18:59:57 UTC 2017

Just when you thought we'd reached peak iPhone speculation, the rumor mill pops off and churns out a hot new leak to kickstart the chatter. The leak is concerned with the handset Apple's dropping in 2018 — and no, that's not a potentially delayed version of the device currently being called the iPhone 8, which is still months away from even … [Link]

Popular Science » Kickstarter has a plan to free products from manufacturing limbo

Tuesday 23 May 18:57:56 UTC 2017

Technology No, it's not making gadgets itself. A new Kickstarter program hopes to help creators deliver the stuff their backers pay for. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 'Baywatch' drowns in bad reviews

Tuesday 23 May 18:57:56 UTC 2017

What do you get when you combine an '80s TV show with a lot of hot people and dick jokes? Baywatch, and apparently not a winning formula.  The sort-of reboot of the David Hasselhoff/Pamela Anderson-starrer releases in theaters Friday, and is currently rocking a whopping nine percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Here's what critics are saying about Baywatch. SEE ALSO: A … [Link]

Popular Science » Why you really shouldn’t declaw your cat—and what to do instead

Tuesday 23 May 18:54:30 UTC 2017

Animals Study shows it’s bad for your cat, and you. Declawing a cat can lead to much bigger problems than scratched furniture. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Comcast Proves Need For Net Neutrality By Trying To Censor Advocacy Website

Tuesday 23 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Reader mrchaotica writes: As most Slashdot readers are probably aware, the FCC, under the direction of Trump-appointed chairman Ajit Pai, is trying to undo its 2015 decision to protect Net Neutrality (PDF) by classifying ISPs as common carriers. During the recent public comment period, the FCC's website was flooded with pro-Net-Neutrality comments from actual people (especially those who heeded John … [Link]

Mashable » EU to tech companies: You're going to have to start taking responsibility for hate speech

Tuesday 23 May 18:21:58 UTC 2017

In a move that would mark a major turning point for how governments regulate what is posted on online, European Union ministers have voted to establish a universal set of content rules companies like Facebook would be forced to follow.  The vote, which came on Tuesday, is not the final step; EU Parliament still has to give its final okay for … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Three amazing nature areas shortlisted for World Heritage status

Tuesday 23 May 18:20:00 UTC 2017

Newly proposed world heritage sites in Argentina, China and West Africa could safeguard threatened and endemic species such as elephants and snow leopards [Link]

Mashable » Very good dog interrupts newscast and is totally pumped to be on TV

Tuesday 23 May 18:19:18 UTC 2017

A dog with a craving for the limelight got its opportunity to shine during a newscast in Russia. A TV anchor for Mir24 had an unexpected guest join her in presenting the news recently when a black dog suddenly appeared on set. After distracting the anchor, the pup saw its opportunity and plopped its front paws right on the desk … [Link]

Popular Science » How to set up a DIY home security system

Tuesday 23 May 18:13:29 UTC 2017

DIY 3 ways to protect your house To keep an eye on your property, should you repurpose an old phone, buy a dedicated camera, or build your own system? Read through our guide to the best options. [Link]

Mashable » Fixing the 'broken internet' with Amanda Palmer and Patreon

Tuesday 23 May 18:07:45 UTC 2017

Amanda Palmer has been a songwriter for more than a quarter of a century — way before the internet was a thing. But now she has the internet to thank for keeping her in the music business.  Palmer is a big benefactor of Patreon, a platform for creators to crowdsource financial sponsors or subscribers. The company revealed its massive growth — … [Link]

Mashable » Sony hackers accused of having a new ransomware side hustle

Tuesday 23 May 18:05:40 UTC 2017

Crime doesn't pay. Well, unless it's your side hustle when you're not working as a hacker for the North Korean government.  Then it pays. Bitcoin, specifically.  SEE ALSO: Security researcher says he's figured out how to decrypt WannaCry Security experts researching the ransomware WannaCry have zeroed in on a group they believe to be responsible for the attack that encrypted computers … [Link]

Mashable » Man in MAGA hat kicked off plane after he tried to take extra seats

Tuesday 23 May 18:04:05 UTC 2017

A man sporting a "Make America Great Again" hat was booted off a United Airlines flight from Shanghai to Newark, New Jersey on Sunday, allegedly because he tried to claim an extra seat or two that other people had paid for.  An elderly man "became increasingly disruptive when asked to deplane the aircraft," according to a statement provided by United spokesperson … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Coding Is Not Fun, It's Technically and Ethically Complex'

Tuesday 23 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: For starters, the profile of a programmer's mind is pretty uncommon. As well as being highly analytical and creative, software developers need almost superhuman focus to manage the complexity of their tasks. Manic attention to detail is a must; slovenliness is verboten. Coding isn't the only job that demands intense focus. But you'd never … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' releases creepy White Walker teaser to remind us we're all going to die

Tuesday 23 May 17:46:47 UTC 2017

Remember how, on Game of Thrones, it doesn't matter who sits on the Iron Throne because everyone in Westeros is going to be killed by ice zombies? The marketing team at HBO is well aware, as a creepy moving image from Season 7 shows a murderous Night's King on a mission. SEE ALSO: One 'Game of Thrones' star is pretty confident … [Link]

Mashable » Google is getting a lot more family friendly

Tuesday 23 May 17:43:23 UTC 2017

Google has slowly been expanding each of its apps to work better for families. It even launched Family Link, a way for kids to use Google's apps with parental supervision.  SEE ALSO: Google's new Google Photos update can now automatically share your selfies The company is now expanding its family offerings across many more apps, including YouTube TV and Google calendar, … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon CEO tries to sell kids on working on the moon

Tuesday 23 May 17:41:55 UTC 2017

Despite all the innovations around us, kids still need as much encouragement as possible to become the next mad genius to push us into the future, which is what Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos did during a recent talk at The Museum of Flight in Seattle. SEE ALSO: Forget about Mars for a minute: Let's talk about these rad moon missions Staying … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Trump’s 2018 budget slashes funding from healthcare and science

Tuesday 23 May 17:35:00 UTC 2017

Medicaid is slated to lose billions of dollars in funding, as are many medical, humanitarian and scientific organisations [Link]

Popular Science » What is botulism, anyway?

Tuesday 23 May 17:34:41 UTC 2017

Health It’s rare nowadays, but still deadly. Botulinum toxin is one of the most potent poisons on Earth—less than a millionth of a gram in your bloodstream would kill you—and is also the most lucrative. [Link]

Mashable » Melania just rejected Donald Trump's hand holding. Again.

Tuesday 23 May 17:34:36 UTC 2017

The Trumps have officially landed in Italy, the latest stop the president's first foreign tour since taking office, and guess what: Melania still doesn't want to hold Donald's hand.  Sad! When in Rome..pic.twitter.com/QnW7bl4IRg — Amanda Wills (@AmandaWills) May 23, 2017 In the clip, Melania and Donald Trump step out of Air Force One after touching down in Rome, waving at those … [Link]

Mashable » The creepy doll on 'The Bachelorette' is a viable suitor given their low, low standards

Tuesday 23 May 17:34:36 UTC 2017

Rachel Lindsay suffered many indignities in the season premiere of The Bachelorette and accepted it all with poise, even when a man attacked her by playing an acoustic guitar at her. Another dude who's known her since they were children was suddenly interested once it meant he could be on television.  Still, she was only thrown off her game when she … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bioelectric tweak makes flatworms grow a head instead of a tail

Tuesday 23 May 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Flatworms regenerate lost body parts, but change the current in their cells and they can regrow the wrong thing, hinting at electricity’s role in body plans [Link]

Mashable » No, this is not a photo of Ariana Grande after the Manchester attack

Tuesday 23 May 17:27:54 UTC 2017

This misrepresented photo is circulating the internet, claiming the photo is of Ariana Grande after the Manchester arena attack. However, the photo is actually from 2015.  Since the explosion, Grande and other celebs have responded to the attack via Twitter. Read more…More about Entertainment, News, Twitter, Uk, and Mashable Video [Link]

Mashable » Magical soccer field in the middle of nowhere looks straight out of 'Jurassic Park'

Tuesday 23 May 17:27:15 UTC 2017

It isn't a scene out of a fairytale, it's a soccer game in East Malaysia. This image of a court, used for a modified version of soccer known as futsal, has quickly gone viral, reaching some 14,000 likes on social media. SEE ALSO: 2 professional soccer players vs. 30 kids is a surprisingly close match It was posted onto the Facebook … [Link]

Mashable » Neil Gaiman just agreed to read the entire Cheesecake Factory menu for you … but there's a catch

Tuesday 23 May 17:22:58 UTC 2017

Good news, Neil Gaiman fans: the author has agreed to do a live reading of the Cheesecake Factory menu in its entirety for charity. SEE ALSO: 'American Gods' is blessed with a Season 2 renewal after two episodes Nope, you didn't misread that. Neil Gaiman — author of American Gods, The Sandman, Coraline, and countless other classics — will read the … [Link]

Mashable » Forget pottery class, 3D printing glass is so much cooler

Tuesday 23 May 17:22:41 UTC 2017

German scientists developed a new technique where they could 3D-print glass using conventional 3D printers. Glass has a stronger chemical structure and can withstand higher temperatures than typical polymer, which is widely used in 3D printing today. Read more…More about Science, Mashable Video, 3d Printing, 3d, and Hot [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Unlock Samsung Galaxy S8 With Fake Iris

Tuesday 23 May 17:21:00 UTC 2017

From a Motherboard report: Despite Samsung stating that a user's irises are pretty much impossible to copy, a team of hackers has done just that. Using a bare-bones selection of equipment, researchers from the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) show in a video how they managed to bypass the scanner's protections and unlock the device. "We've had iris scanners that could … [Link]

Mashable » How a university campus is using facial recognition to keep its dorms safe

Tuesday 23 May 17:09:26 UTC 2017

Female undergraduates at a top Chinese university can now use their face to open doors. The Beijing Normal University installed two facial recognition devices at entrances to the No. 13 female dorms in early May this year, according to state-run Beijing News.  SEE ALSO: China's latest robot police officer can recognise faces The system — which has been on trial for … [Link]

Popular Science » Camping gear to make the Great Outdoors slightly more comfortable

Tuesday 23 May 17:06:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets For people who love nature's creatures and creature comforts. For people who love nature—and hate being uncomfy. [Link]

Popular Science » This micro-robot mimics the ingenious grasp of a Venus flytrap

Tuesday 23 May 17:00:53 UTC 2017

Science Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Researchers created an artificial flytrap that's driven by light. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Pete Souza pauses the Trump shade to photograph President Underwood in D.C.

Tuesday 23 May 16:46:44 UTC 2017

Move over Barack Obama, Pete Souza's got a new president to photograph. (Just kidding, Obama. Please don't leave.) To mark the return of Netflix's political drama, House of Cards, the streaming company enlisted the help of very talented photographer and professional Instagram shade thrower, Pete Souza, to shoot promo shots for Season 5. On Monday, while President Trump was visiting the … [Link]

Mashable » A touching story about Mr. Rogers has gone viral and, well, grab tissues

Tuesday 23 May 16:43:20 UTC 2017

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,'" Fred Rogers once famously said.   Late Monday night, writer Anthony Breznican began a heartfelt Twitter spree with this quote, before sharing memories of a chance encounter with the … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Giant Huawei Gets Serious About PC Business, Announces Plans For Global Expansion

Tuesday 23 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Speaking of new laptops, Chinese conglomerate Huawei plans a global expansion into computers, it said on Tuesday, posing a fresh challenge to established PC players in a market that has suffered two years of falling sales volumes and pressure on margins. From a report: At a news conference in Berlin, the Shenzhen-based company introduced its first line-up of three personal … [Link]

Mashable » Apple and Nokia are friends again

Tuesday 23 May 16:36:29 UTC 2017

Apple and Nokia are no longer locked in a legal duel.  The two companies announced on Tuesday that they "settled all litigation related to their intellectual property dispute and agreed [to] a multi-year patent license." The legal suit in question is from December 2016, when Nokia sued Apple in the United States and Germany, alleging 32 types of patent infringement. Nokia … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tangoing pairs of hungry supermassive black holes grow in number

Tuesday 23 May 16:36:00 UTC 2017

The discovery of more of these deadly duos through a fresh data-sifting technique raises the hope that their secret recipe might soon be unlocked [Link]

Mashable » Mobile-only Snapchat wants to grow with a little help from TV and sports stadiums

Tuesday 23 May 16:34:39 UTC 2017

Get ready to start seeing Snapchat in the real world and on TV. The youth-oriented app is working with Tagboard to push Snaps beyond the mobile phone and onto bigger screens. It's a move that could help Snapchat boost its overall footprint and attract new users, something that's sorely needed.  Snap Inc is now a public company, and so far it's … [Link]

Mashable » Alec Baldwin's young daughter has her own Trump impression in the works

Tuesday 23 May 16:30:42 UTC 2017

Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump impression was a mainstay of Saturday Night Live's 42nd season, and with good reason considering the current political climate. In fact, Baldwin's near weekly stints on the show have led the actor's young daughter, Carmen, to develop her own impression of dad's take on the president.  SEE ALSO: 'Donald Trump' on 'SNL' admits things are going to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Come From Away' is the musical about 9/11 everyone is talking about. Here's why.

Tuesday 23 May 16:30:13 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ musical is considered a front-runner at the Tonys come June.","image":&quot~ From Away' is the musical about 9/11 everyone is talking about. Here's why.","sources":[{&q~ awards","sec0":null,~ awards","videoSeriesName&~ More about Entertainment, Musicals, Tony Awards, and Entertainment [Link]

New Scientist – News » Artificial Venus flytrap grabs things over 100 times its weight

Tuesday 23 May 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Less than a centimetre in size, the soft robotic device can detect items based on how they reflect light and grasp them with impressive force [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk told Donald Trump what to do about the Paris Climate Agreement

Tuesday 23 May 16:27:58 UTC 2017

The Trump administration may finally be nearing a decision on whether to stay in the Paris Climate Agreement.  Now we know that visionary businessman Elon Musk, who founded SpaceX, Tesla, and a new, mysterious tunnel-building firm called the Boring Company, is talking to President Donald Trump about what to do regarding this agreement.   Given his role in alternative energy, it's … [Link]

Popular Science » Space sperm makes healthy mouse babies on Earth

Tuesday 23 May 16:27:07 UTC 2017

Space Of mice and Mars. The findings suggest that animals, including humans, may one day be able to reproduce in space. [Link]

Mashable » The entire country of Sweden is listed on Airbnb

Tuesday 23 May 16:15:29 UTC 2017

In an effort to boost tourism, Sweden is appealing to the Airbnb generation of travelers in an unusual way: by listing their entire country as available for stay.  Sweden is trying to educate and interest travelers in their concept of "Allemansrätten," otherwise known as "the freedom to roam." SEE ALSO: Cliffside hotel pods offer the ultimate panoramic views at terrifying heights … [Link]

Slashdot » Nokia Uses Lawsuit To Make Apple Its Friend

Tuesday 23 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Apple has settled a patent dispute with Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia and agreed to buy more of its network products and services. The deal means Nokia will get bigger royalties from Apple for using its mobile phone patents, helping offset the impact of waning demand for its mobile network hardware. Nokia's shares were up by seven percent following the … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook just announced two new ways to drag your friends into Live videos

Tuesday 23 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Facebook really wants you to talk to your friends — so it's making it even easier for your inner circle to interact in and around its Live videos. The social network just announced two new features for Live that will allow you to pull your friends into broadcasts: Live Chat with Friends and Live With. SEE ALSO: Facebook isn't alone—moderating the … [Link]

Mashable » We're getting 11 beautiful 'Overwatch' hero skins

Tuesday 23 May 15:56:10 UTC 2017

Today is Overwatch's first birthday and there are a bunch of amazing new hero skins to celebrate the special occasion. During the Overwatch anniversary event running from today through June 12, your anniversary loot boxes will have a chance of dropping new skins for Tracer, Zarya, Symmetra, Pharah, Soldier: 76, Genji, Lúcio, Hanzo, D.Va, Mei, and Bastion. SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' introduces … [Link]

Popular Science » Do probiotics actually do anything?

Tuesday 23 May 15:53:17 UTC 2017

Health The tiny bugs are marketed as a quick fix, but the body of evidence is miniscule. What does the best research have to say about probiotics? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Scuba dive tankless with this floating air caddie

Tuesday 23 May 15:48:43 UTC 2017

AirBuddy is a floating, battery-powered air compressor that delivers freshly pressurized surface air to a diver so they don't have to wear heavy scuba gear. Read more…More about Kickstarter, Swimming, Scuba, Snorkelling, and Inventions [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to smash your summer fitness goals without stepping foot on a running track

Tuesday 23 May 15:47:53 UTC 2017

We all know how important it is to take care of our health and well-being, but we’re not all cut out to be in the gym 5 days a week. Put simply, exercise is time consuming, grueling, and pretty boring. Summer is approaching, and we’re all feeling the pressure to feel our best, which is sending a lot of people towards … [Link]

Mashable » Could Game of Thrones eventually be 20-minutes and on your smartphone? Well, maybe.

Tuesday 23 May 15:47:52 UTC 2017

As AT&T gears up to acquire Time Warner, mobile content is top-of-mind for teams at both companies. AT&T's CEO Randall Stephenson spoke of these plans on Tuesday, singling out HBO as a Time Warner brand that has become a household name. But how would something like Game of Thrones look on mobile? Shorter — much shorter. "Maybe you want a 20-minute … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden, Conan O'Brien and NBC News come to Snapchat with new shows

Tuesday 23 May 15:47:51 UTC 2017

Get ready for more TV in Snapchat.  James Corden, Conan O'Brien, and NBC News are all launching new shows exclusive to Snapchat, as TV companies and talent flock to the teen-friendly app.  James Corden will star in "James Corden's Next James Corden," which is ostensibly about a talent search led by James Corden looking for people who can have a career … [Link]

Mashable » Extremely normal shirt gets an honor roll student banned from graduation

Tuesday 23 May 15:46:34 UTC 2017

A high school senior with a grade point average of 4.4 will not be allowed to walk at her own graduation this year. Why? You guessed it — her clavicles! Summer, who attends Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg, North Carolina, was sitting in the school cafeteria last week when the school principal asked her to put a jacket on over … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' introduces dancing emotes and new maps

Tuesday 23 May 15:45:47 UTC 2017

Overwatch's first anniversary event is here and it's introducing a whole bunch of awesome new content to celebrate. The Overwatch anniversary event, running from today through June 12, includes an anniversary loot box with a chance of dropping new hero skins, dancing emotes for every hero, and other cosmetics. Plus, there are three new arena maps for arcade mode along … [Link]

Mashable » Forget augmented reality glasses—AR windows are here today

Tuesday 23 May 15:43:41 UTC 2017

We hear a lot of talk about the possibility of augmented reality glasses in the future, but it turns out there's another way engage the technology that might be more social: through an interactive window.  SEE ALSO: Google buys VR company Owlchemy That's the idea behind a new prototype device called DeepFrame from Denmark-based RealFiction. What you'll notice when looking at … [Link]

Mashable » IKEA's super cheap smart bulbs will soon work with all your favorite assistants

Tuesday 23 May 15:42:52 UTC 2017

IKEA is pushing to make your home smarter — so it just teamed up with some of the biggest players in the connected home space.  The Swedish home design retailer's TRÅDFRI smart lighting system will soon be compatible with some of the most common smart home hubs on the market: Apple Homekit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. The company announced the … [Link]

Mashable » This hot MacBook replacement is from a company you've never heard of

Tuesday 23 May 15:39:19 UTC 2017

Laptops are hot fire once again. Microsoft announced its first laptop, the Surface Laptop, earlier this month, and now Huawei, the world's third-largest phone manufacturer, is getting into Windows 10 laptops, too. SEE ALSO: Huawei's new Honor 8 Pro smartphone has 6GB of RAM, ultra-slim design Though Huawei is known mostly for its budget and midrange phones (more recently with its … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Unimpeachable logic says Trump shouldn’t quit Paris climate pact

Tuesday 23 May 15:38:00 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump should keep the US in the Paris Agreement on climate and embrace it as a great deal for his nation's economy, says Owen Gaffney [Link]

Mashable » UNICEF launches free app that converts your daily steps into life-saving nutrition

Tuesday 23 May 15:36:18 UTC 2017

UNICEF is ramping up its efforts to help American kids get active and save lives, and it's using tech to do it. Two years after it officially launched its Kid Power fitness bands, which help kids convert their daily steps into life-saving nutrition for malnourished children in the developing world, the organization has launched a free app for people of all … [Link]

Mashable » The New Language of Dating

Tuesday 23 May 15:31:48 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Tech, Watercooler, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » Pinterest is making food porn work for you

Tuesday 23 May 15:30:05 UTC 2017

Want a recipe to make that great salad you bought at the deli? Pinterest can help. Ever since its inception, food has been a large and important category for Pinterest. Food is the most searched category on Pinterest, and most frequently marked as "tried," a tag that indicates what DIY projects users actually tried out at home. ​Now Pinterest is introducing … [Link]

Mashable » 8 fun 'Bachelorette' contestants who unfortunately didn't make the final cast

Tuesday 23 May 15:30:00 UTC 2017

As Rachel Lindsay narrows her search for a fiancé from a field of 31 men to one, in the thirteenth season of The Bachelorette, fans can be sure that all the romance, contestant in-fighting, and incredible moments they've come to expect from the show will be present. What many fans don't realize, however, is that The Bachelorette's field of potential future … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry brings the Taylor Swift feud to Carpool Karaoke because nowhere is safe

Tuesday 23 May 15:21:50 UTC 2017

Carpool Karaoke is an innocuous institution of a pop star's press tour. "Hey, they seem fun," we say every damn time. But now the carefree affair is tainted with bad blood.  Katy Perry took a ride with James Corden during his primetime special, and after an endearing rendition of "Firework," he couldn't resist asking her about Taylor Swift.“I want to talk … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's AlphaGo AI Defeats the World's Best Human Go Player

Tuesday 23 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

It isn't looking good for humanity. Google's AI AlphaGo on Tuesday defeated Ke Jie, the world's number one Go player, in the first game of a three-part match. The new win comes a year after AlphaGo beat Korean legend Lee Se-dol 4-1 in one of the most potent demonstrations of the power of AI to date. Adding insult to the … [Link]

Mashable » Shep Smith shuts down former Trump advisor for politicizing the Manchester attack

Tuesday 23 May 15:19:53 UTC 2017

Shep Smith has absolutely no time for people looking to talk politics in the face of tragedy. This became abundantly clear when James Woolsey, a former Trump advisor attempted to use the the deadly attack at an Ariana Grande concert on Monday night as a means to bash Barack Obama's time in office. Woolsey's efforts were swiftly shut down by the … [Link]

Mashable » 10,000 bitcoin bought 2 pizzas in 2010 — and now it'd be worth $20 million

Tuesday 23 May 15:16:14 UTC 2017

It’s a big week for bitcoin — and for pizza.  Monday marked Bitcoin Pizza Day — the date seven years ago when Laszlo Hanyecz completed the first ever purchase with bitcoin. Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 bitcoin, a quantity of the cryptocurrency that is now worth more than $21 million.  Bitcoin aficionados use that milestone every year to track the … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau waving to prom goers gets the Photoshop battle we've been waiting for

Tuesday 23 May 15:12:38 UTC 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knows how to throw the internet into a frenzy. Whether it's making everyone swoon by wearing a cool firefighter jacket, showing up to a meeting wearing Star Wars socks, or challenging Matthew Perry to a fight, he knows what the people want and gives it to them. Now, Trudeau is taking over prom season. The Canadian … [Link]

Popular Science » A fluke dinosaur tooth find could help us understand the history of North America

Tuesday 23 May 15:01:38 UTC 2017

Animals Horned dinosaurs may have crossed an ancient land bridge. It started with crabs. It ended with horned dinosaurs. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's New Surface Pro Features Faster Intel Kaby Lake Processor, 13.5 Hours of Battery Life

Tuesday 23 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

On the sidelines of Windows 10 China Government Edition release, Microsoft also announced a new Surface two-in-one laptop. The latest addition to company's hybrid computing line up, the "new Surface Pro" sports an improved design, and houses a newer processor from Intel. From an article: The new Surface Pro features the same 3:2 12.3-inch PixelSense display as its predecessor, providing … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft: USB-C isn’t ready

Tuesday 23 May 14:38:46 UTC 2017

Of all the changes Microsoft could have made with the new Surface Pro it introduced on Tuesday in China, adding a USB-C port was a gimme. Except that it wasn’t and Microsoft didn’t. The choice to leave USB-C off its flagship product puts Microsoft at odds with an industry that is rapidly swapping out micro USB, USB 3.0 and even beloved … [Link]

Mashable » A bigger threat than WannaCry lurks in the shadows, and there's no easy cure

Tuesday 23 May 14:37:37 UTC 2017

Doomsday predictions intrigue us, but we should be wary of taking them at face value. After all, the world hasn't ended yet, Y2K did not kill our computers, and the internet survived Kim Kardashian's nudes.  Still, a single tweet by Miroslav Stampar, a cybersecurity expert working for the Croatian government, piqued my interest. It's a "matter of time" before bad guys … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande's manager issues statement about Manchester attack

Tuesday 23 May 14:36:44 UTC 2017

A devastating explosion in Manchester after Monday's Ariana Grande concert left 22 dead and many more injured. Late Monday night Scooter Braun, Grande's manager, issued a statement via Twitter responding to the attack. SEE ALSO: People are pretending to have 'missing friends' after the Manchester attack pic.twitter.com/BOHKwMx4wW — Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017 Grande herself tweeted at around 4 a.m. … [Link]

Mashable » Hey kids, just say no to 'Twin Peaks' fan theories

Tuesday 23 May 14:34:58 UTC 2017

Twin Peaks is back, baby — and it's fully prepared to mess with the head of any superfan who dares take it too seriously. A quarter-century after David Lynch's cult hit was canceled in the wake of its uneven second season, the famously quirky director has relaunched it on Showtime. In a bizarre release schedule, four hour-long episodes arrived all at … [Link]

Mashable » The last Jedi gets the magazine cover he deserves

Tuesday 23 May 14:21:13 UTC 2017

The Jedi must end … but first, the Jedi must pose for Vanity Fair. Luke Skywalker and Rey Whatshername grace one of four Star Wars: The Last Jedi-related covers for the latest issue. (Leia, the First Order, and the Resistance get the other three covers.) SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' director confirms the last Jedi's identity And while we've still no idea … [Link]

Mashable » There's reason to believe David Bowie could make a 'Twin Peaks' cameo

Tuesday 23 May 14:17:07 UTC 2017

Maybe this is harmless wishful thinking, and more likely it's utter hogwash, but I am still holding out hope that David Bowie might just show up for that second Twin Peaks cameo after all. Bowie played FBI agent Phillip Jeffries in a brief, mostly nonsensical appearance in the 1992 prequel film Fire Walk With Me. Though that two- to three-minute sequence … [Link]

Mashable » Kylo Ren looks as emo as ever on 'Vanity Fair' 'Star Wars' cover

Tuesday 23 May 14:10:08 UTC 2017

Cheer up Kylo Ren, it's almost like you have friends! In one of four new Vanity Fair covers featuring the cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Kylo (Adam Driver) and the First Order gang — Captain Phasma (Gwendolyn Christie) and General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson) — scowl up at us, ready to wreak havoc on the galaxy. SEE ALSO: 'Star … [Link]

Mashable » Want to score a second date? Order the fried chicken and a bloody Mary

Tuesday 23 May 14:09:41 UTC 2017

Just when you thought fried chicken couldn't get any better, it turns out it's the ideal first date food. Seriously, this is the best dating news we've had in a long time. It comes from a newly released survey from the dating app Hinge. They asked 8,000 of their members across five U.S. cities about which kinds of first dates led … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Announces 'Windows 10 China Government Edition', Lets Country Use Its Own Encryption

Tuesday 23 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

At an event in China on Tuesday, Microsoft announced yet another new version of Windows 10. Called Windows 10 China Government Edition, the new edition is meant to be used by the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises, ending a standoff over the operating system by meeting the government's requests for increased security and data control. In a blog post, Windows … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram just announced two new types of Stories so you can watch forever

Tuesday 23 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

It’s been less than a year since Instagram launched its clone of Snapchat Stories but Instagram's version of the feature has already eclipsed Snapchat in both size and scale.  Now, with more than 200 million people using Stories every single day, Instagram is making its Stories bigger than ever. The company introduced two new types of Stories on Tuesday: location Stories … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook and Google dominate in online news — but for very different topics

Tuesday 23 May 13:59:26 UTC 2017

On the internet, there's Google and Facebook, and then there's everyone else.  Digital publishers know this. They know it on the business side, where the two companies have been accounting for just about any and all online ad growth in the last couple years.  Digital publishers also know this on the referral side. Unless you're one of the lucky few websites … [Link]

Mashable » People are pretending to have 'missing friends' after the Manchester attack

Tuesday 23 May 13:53:28 UTC 2017

Social media trolls are spreading fake pictures of "missing friends" in an apparent bid to attract retweets in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack that killed 22 people.  An image of 12-year-old Australian girl was used on Twitter by trolls claiming she was missing:  Same thing happened to this boy, who Twitter user Kylie Manser claimed he was her little … [Link]

Mashable » Who needs a plane when you can go skydiving from a drone

Tuesday 23 May 13:40:01 UTC 2017

This is the world's first drone jump. A 28-rotor drone lifted a man about 1,000 feet in the air before he let go.  The stunt shows the drone's potential in rescue operations, where they could be used to save lives. Read more…More about Plane, Drone, Bucket List, Standalone Featured, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Sir Roger Moore, legendary James Bond actor, dies at 89

Tuesday 23 May 13:30:57 UTC 2017

Sir Roger Moore, the legendary British actor who played James Bond in seven films and Simon Templar in The Saint, has died aged 89, his family has said.  "It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our loving father, Sir Roger Moore, has passed away today in Switzerland after a short but brave battle with cancer," Deborah, Geoffrey and … [Link]

Mashable » Your 'Star Wars' boyfriends are on the cover of 'Vanity Fair'

Tuesday 23 May 13:12:33 UTC 2017

Finn and Poe are officially cover models. … As are Luke, Leia, Rey, Kylo Ren, Phasma, Hux, and our new fave, RoseVanity Fair has rolled out not one, not two, but four covers highlighting the core cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.  SEE ALSO: See the emotional Carrie Fisher tribute from Star Wars Celebration Not for nothing, one of those … [Link]

Slashdot » LeEco Said To Lay Off Over 80 Percent of US Workforce

Tuesday 23 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: LeEco, a Chinese company that made a big splash in the U.S. last fall, is preparing for a round of layoffs that may happen as soon as Tuesday, according to sources. Two people told CNBC the company is planning massive layoffs in the U.S., with one source saying that only 60 employees … [Link]

Popular Science » The training accident that almost ruined my chance to be an astronaut

Tuesday 23 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Space Excerpt: Chasing Space Leland Melvin… [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat update finally lets you make shared Stories with friends

Tuesday 23 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Snapchat Stories are about to get a lot more social. The app introduced a new feature that finally adds what has long been one of the app's top-requested features: custom Stories so groups of friends can create shared Stories within the app. SEE ALSO: Snapchat's new 'limitless' snaps will change everything Groups of friends can make two different types of custom … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' pays tribute to Carrie Fisher in a 'Vanity Fair' cover and now we're crying

Tuesday 23 May 12:42:24 UTC 2017

Our beloved space princess is looking like a space queen today on the cover of Vanity Fair. Carrie Fisher's is one of four covers released by the magazine to celebrate both the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the 40th anniversary of the original Star Wars. SEE ALSO: John Boyega has a lot of time for your erotic … [Link]

Mashable » Check out Microsoft's latest, sleekest Surface Pro

Tuesday 23 May 12:40:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft is dropping the number scheme. This is the Surface Pro, and it doesn't have any crazy new features or a radical redesign. Instead, this model introduces big improvements to the existing technology, including major upgrades to the Surface Pen, longer battery life, and a brighter screen. Read more…More about Tech, Microsoft, Tech Innovators, Technology, and Tablet [Link]

Mashable » New dating app goes full-blown 'Law and Order', bans everyone with a criminal record

Tuesday 23 May 12:39:52 UTC 2017

A new dating app is going full-blown Law and Order on daters by running a background check on them before they get swiping. And then blocking anyone who has a criminal recordBut, is it fair to apply ban literally everyone with a conviction, especially if it's over a petty crime?  Gatsby — which is currently only available on iOS in the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » DeepMind’s AI beats world’s best Go player in latest face-off

Tuesday 23 May 12:37:56 UTC 2017

The Go-playing artificial intelligence from DeepMind defeated Ke Jie in the first of three matches taking place this week in Wuzhen, China [Link]

Mashable » Two NASA astronauts just completed a last-minute spacewalk outside the Space Station

Tuesday 23 May 12:30:32 UTC 2017

UPDATE: May 23, 2017, 10:15 a.m. EDT Whitson and Fischer just finished up their urgent spacewalk outside the International Space Station, and it was a success. The newly-installed communications box is functioning well. The spacewalk lasted two hours and 46 minutes, ending at 10:06 a.m. ET. Our original story follows below. After 2 hours 46 mins, @AstroPeggy & @Astro2Fish successfully complete … [Link]

Popular Science » It's World Turtle Day, so here are a bunch of adorable turtles

Tuesday 23 May 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Environment Turtles and tortoises to brighten your Tuesday. Here’s a gallery of some titillating Testudines. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Unprecedented cholera outbreak tears through war-torn Yemen

Tuesday 23 May 12:24:00 UTC 2017

Cholera has killed 332 people and left more than 32,000 ill over the past four weeks, spreading faster than any previous known outbreak in the country [Link]

Mashable » The inside story behind the new Microsoft Surface Pro

Tuesday 23 May 12:15:00 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ improvements to the existing technology.","image"~ out Microsoft's latest, sleekest Surface Pro","sources":[{&qu~ utility,windows 10,hands on,techonology,microsoft surface,real-time,real-time video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,surface pro,reveal,tech news","sec0":null,&q~ utility,windows 10,hands on,techonology,microsoft surface,real-time,real-time video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,surface pro,reveal,tech news","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Microsoft, Laptop, Surface Pro 4, Ultraportable, and Surface Pro [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft Whiteboard is the virtual collaboration tool we’ve been dreaming of

Tuesday 23 May 12:15:00 UTC 2017

One of the highlights of Microsoft’s freshly announced Surface Pro tablet is new Surface Pen. It looks exactly like the old pen, but Microsoft reengineered it to amp up the pressure sensitivity, add tilt awareness, and radically reduce latency so the digital ink looks as if its flowing right out of the real pen tip. “People wanted to write as accurately … [Link]

Mashable » Google's AlphaGo beats world's best Go player

Tuesday 23 May 11:41:30 UTC 2017

Google’s AlphaGo is slowly but surely becoming the best Go player in the world, with one key difference: Unlike other top players, it's not human. It's an artificial intelligence.  Kicking off The Future of Go Summit event, held from May 23-27 in Wuzhen, China, AlphaGo beat Ke Jie, world champion and number one ranked Go player.  SEE ALSO: Is the AlphaGo … [Link]

Mashable » Deciding where to post on social media is too damn hard now

Tuesday 23 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Social media used to be so easy. You put your photos on Facebook and your definitely-not-million-dollar shower thoughts on Twitter. It was nice, simple, and stress-free. It’s not like today where you waste half of your day deciding where to post shit to.  SEE ALSO: Sorry, Apple Photos, but I'm leaving you for Google Photos It's a classic case of too … [Link]

Mashable » Some Australians want Outkast's 'Hey Ya' to be their national anthem

Tuesday 23 May 10:49:18 UTC 2017

We're not sure what part of Outkast's catchy 2003 classic "Hey Ya" inspires national pride (maybe it's "shake it like a Polaroid picture?") but some Australians tried to make it the country's national anthem anyway. The bid to replace "Advance Australia Fair" — the country's official national anthem since 1977 — was just supported by four petitioners but the government … [Link]

Mashable » Activists staged a 'big gay wedding' outside parliament to protest same-sex marriage ban

Tuesday 23 May 10:35:42 UTC 2017

A couple staged a #BigGayWedding on the steps of Stormont, Northern Ireland's centre of government, to protest the country's ban on same-sex marriage on Monday.  SEE ALSO: LGBTQ activists threw a dance party outside Mike Pence's house and the pictures are epic 22-year-old LGBTQ activists Mark McLoughlin and Neal Rush, who've been together for two years, held a mock ceremony outside … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Applied Network Security – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 23 May 10:26:50 UTC 2017

Get "Applied Network Security" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-24 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Stand-up comedian relives his first and worst moment on stage

Tuesday 23 May 10:15:00 UTC 2017

Doing stand-up is hard, but Kevin Allison learned that it gets even worse when you forget all of your jokes. Relive the nerve-wracking moment in full animation. First Fails is a new mini-series from Mashable and Bravo. Join celebrities as they recount their worst moments in full animated color.  Read more… More about Bravo, First Fails, Kevin Allison, Stand Up … [Link]

Slashdot » Could Giant Alien Structures Be Dimming a Far Away Star?

Tuesday 23 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

sciencehabit quotes a report from Science Magazine: Astronomers and alien life enthusiasts alike are buzzing over the sudden dimming of an otherwise unremarkable star 1300 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. KIC 8462852 or "Tabby's star" has dimmed like this several times before, prompting some researchers to suggest that the megastructures of an advanced alien civilization might be blocking its … [Link]

Mashable » No, this is not a picture of Ariana Grande after Manchester Arena attack

Tuesday 23 May 9:42:22 UTC 2017

As news broke of the explosion that killed at least 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, inaccurate accounts about the incident have been spreading online.  SEE ALSO: James Corden delivers an emotional tribute to the people of Manchester One of the pictures doing the rounds on Twitter and Instagram allegedly shows Ariana Grande backstage after the concert, covered … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump calls Manchester attackers 'evil losers'

Tuesday 23 May 9:00:20 UTC 2017

Donald Trump expressed his "deepest condolences" to the victims of the Manchester Arena suicide attack that killed 22 people.  SEE ALSO: James Corden delivers an emotional tribute to the people of Manchester At a press conference in Bethlehem with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, Trump said:  “So many young and beautiful and innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil … [Link]

Mashable » Number of Apple devices targeted in government requests doubled in 2016

Tuesday 23 May 8:50:34 UTC 2017

In the second half of 2016, Apple dealt with government data requests affecting more than 20,000 devices — nearly double from what the company dealt with in the first half of the year.  Also, for the first time ever, Apple reported receiving a National Security Letter (NSL) in its latest biannual transparency report.  SEE ALSO: Everyone says Apple's iPhone 8 might … [Link]

Mashable » Idris Elba tweets passionate message to Manchester attack victims

Tuesday 23 May 8:47:43 UTC 2017

British artists, actors and musicians are reacting with shock and sadness at the Manchester Arena suicide attack that killed 22 people — including some children — and injured 59 at the end of a concert by Ariana Grande.  SEE ALSO: James Corden delivers an emotional tribute to the people of Manchester Liam Gallagher, the Manchester-based former singer of the Oasis, led … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft accuses Chinese ‘gaming' website of hacking Xbox accounts

Tuesday 23 May 8:47:32 UTC 2017

Microsoft has accused a Chinese gaming website of hacking Xbox account and illegally gaining virtual gaming currencies. iGSKY, which presented itself as a gaming service website, offered players a way to pay for in-game credits and rare items across games like FIFA, Final Fantasy and Aion Kinah. SEE ALSO: Microsoft's future phones might not even look like phones Microsoft on Friday … [Link]

Mashable » Drones could deliver a literal ton of stuff to remote villages

Tuesday 23 May 8:44:02 UTC 2017

One of China's biggest e-commerce operators is planning to build a logistics network with drones at its backbone, as it seeks to further expand its e-commerce business in rural China.  JD.com — the second largest e-commerce company in China after Alibaba — said that it will enter a partnership with civil aviation authorities in Shaanxi, northern China to develop a drone … [Link]

New Scientist – News » EU nations set to wipe out forests and not account for emissions

Tuesday 23 May 7:08:25 UTC 2017

The drive for biofuels that international treaties wrongly consider to be emissions-free is driving plans to boost tree harvests in Europe, forgetting about associated emissions [Link]

Slashdot » Resident Evil Getting Rebooted Into a Six-Film Franchise

Tuesday 23 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Martin Moszkowicz, chairman of the board at Constantin Film, confirmed to Variety at the Cannes Film Festival that the "Resident Evil" movie franchise is getting rebooted into a six-film franchise. From the report: The franchise was set to end with this year's "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter," which grossed $312 million worldwide after its January release, including an eye-popping $160 … [Link]

Popular Science » MIT used bacteria to create a self-ventilating workout shirt

Tuesday 23 May 6:34:43 UTC 2017

Technology Next step: a garment that releases a nice aroma at the gym. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a prototype of a wearable that vents itself automatically in response to sweat—and it does so… [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2420: Amazon goes bananas!

Tuesday 23 May 5:47:30 UTC 2017

Orange you glad about it? [Link]

Mashable » James Corden delivers an emotional tribute to the people of Manchester

Tuesday 23 May 5:45:51 UTC 2017

James Corden was in the midst of taping The Late Late Show when he received news of the deadly explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. So the television host recorded an extra segment to pay tribute to the victims and those affected by the disaster, even though details of the attack were still scant at the time. "It … [Link]

Mashable » Just one glass of wine per day can raise your breast cancer risk

Tuesday 23 May 4:01:00 UTC 2017

Cancer experts say they're increasingly confident that at least two lifestyle choices can affect a woman's risk of getting breast cancer: drinking alcohol and exercising.  Just one alcoholic drink each day is enough to boost breast cancer risk, according to a comprehensive new report published Tuesday. Vigorous exercise, by contrast, can decrease the risk in both pre- and postmenopausal women. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Black Lives Matter gets the global recognition it deserves

Tuesday 23 May 3:47:16 UTC 2017

It’s a modern-day civil rights movement that has firm roots in the African-American community, but Black Lives Matter has deservedly received international recognition. Namely in Australia, where the Black Lives Matter Global Network has been awarded this year's Sydney Peace Prize, which recognises "leading global voices that promote peace, justice and nonviolence." SEE ALSO: Activists want you to shame these major … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande shares heartbreaking message on social media after tragic concert

Tuesday 23 May 3:31:52 UTC 2017

The pain was apparent in Ariana Grande's words early Tuesday morning.  Only a few hours after an explosion rocked her concert in Manchester, England, Grande reached out to fans with a heartfelt message on Twitter.  Here's her tweet, sent out just before 4 a.m. local time in Manchester: brokenfrom the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't … [Link]

Slashdot » Sperm Stored In Space Produces Healthy Baby Mice On Earth

Tuesday 23 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Reproduction may be possible in space, Japanese researchers have said, after freeze-dried sperm stored on the International Space Station for nine months produced healthy offspring. The scientists said their findings could have significant ramifications for human settlements in space, which they consider "likely." The average daily radiation dose on the ISS … [Link]

Mashable » Robots could absolutely devastate the retail market

Tuesday 23 May 2:23:45 UTC 2017

Robots are coming for retail jobs.  In-store automation threatens to kill four in 10 positions in the retail sector throughout the next decade, according to a new study. That could add up to 7.5 million lost jobs—proportionally a much bigger hit than even manufacturing took when automation devastated its labor market, according to Cornerstone Capital Group, the bank behind the report.  … [Link]

Mashable » Offers of help flood in online after Ariana Grande concert explosion

Tuesday 23 May 1:40:45 UTC 2017

Look for the helpers.  Within hours, if not minutes, of the events at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester that saw several people dead and dozens more injured, offers of help were flooding in online. SEE ALSO: Several dead after explosion reported at Ariana Grande concert On Twitter, one of the first hashtags to emerge from the incident was #roomformanchester, in … [Link]

Slashdot » Java Creator James Gosling Joins Amazon Web Services

Tuesday 23 May 1:25:00 UTC 2017

The legendary computer scientist and founder of Java, James Gosling, is joining forces with Amazon Web Services. Gosling made the announcement today on Facebook saying that he's "starting a new Adventure" with the cloud computing juggernaut as a Distinguished Engineer. GeekWire reports: Gosling wrote Java, one of the most widely used programming languages in the history of computing, while at … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists can see through walls with Wi-Fi to create 3D holograms

Tuesday 23 May 1:10:38 UTC 2017

Wi-Fi is everywhere — and as the electromagnetic waves are beamed out from routers to connect our devices to the internet, they also travel through empty space, around corners, and even through walls.   A pair of German researchers have developed a method to harness Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects around a network, even through solid barriers … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung's Galaxy S8 Active Looks Like a Rugged LG G6

Tuesday 23 May 1:05:00 UTC 2017

The Wireless Power Consortium has released a leaked image of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. While it's only one photo, the image shows a smartphone greatly resembling LG's G6. The Verge reports: First, the display: the S8 Active won't have curved edges, like the regular S8. The big question this year was what Samsung planned to do about the … [Link]

Mashable » Why is Supergirl wearing Wonder Woman's boots?

Tuesday 23 May 1:00:00 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » PayPal Sues Pandora Over 'Patently Unlawful' Logo

Tuesday 23 May 0:45:00 UTC 2017

PayPal has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pandora, arguing that the company's minimalist logo "dilutes the distinctiveness" of its own branding. "Element by element and in overall impression, the similarities between the logos are striking, obvious, and patently unlawful," the lawsuit alleges. Billboard reports: In October 2016, Pandora announced it was redesigning its logo from a thin, serifed "P" … [Link]

Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda can't stop making mixtapes and his latest is about Twitter

Tuesday 23 May 0:38:14 UTC 2017

Spotify mixes and hot takes about Twitter are so hot right now.  The microblogging site now has its very own mixtape, just like the one you gave your high school sweetheart junior year. Except this mix about Twitter is courtesy of the musical mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda.  SEE ALSO: 'DuckTales' reboot taps Lin-Manuel Miranda for fan-favorite character While we can't see into … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton Wikipedia page redirected to ‘Mein Kampf’ for 16 hours and no one noticed

Tuesday 23 May 0:08:57 UTC 2017

Despite how much we all love it, Wikipedia is not a credible source. That's because any one can edit content at any time, adding in falsehoods that can sit there until, well, someone notices. Case in point: a page dedicated to the bibliography of Hillary Clinton redirected to Adolf Hilter's autobiography Mein Kampf on Monday for over 16 hours. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Remote Pacific Island Is the Most Plastic-Contaminated Spot Yet Surveyed

Tuesday 23 May 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Plastic is durable — very, very durable — which is why we like it. Since it started being mass-produced in the 1950s, annual production has increased 300-fold. Because plastic is so durable, when our kids grow up and we purge our toy chests, or even just when we finish a bottle … [Link]

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