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 » Rare footage of Tesla Model 3 prototypes driving in public

Friday 26 May 23:54:37 UTC 2017

Tesla’s Model 3 has been spotted in the wild.  The sedan, which Tesla is priming to reveal before production starts in July, could make the company — and fully electric cars in general — much more palatable to the mass market with a $35,000 starting price and more modest specs. Right now, cars like the premium Model S make Tesla more … [Link]

Mashable » This new animation technique might actually make selfies interesting

Friday 26 May 23:37:40 UTC 2017

Let’s face it: Selfie filters have gotten boring.  No one cares anymore that thanks to the miracle of modern technology you can vomit rainbows or stick a dog's nose on your face. It's just, well, played out.  Whether that's in spite of or because of Facebook's recent push into the filter game is anyone's guess, but all the Zuckerberg money in … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Is Working On a Dedicated Chip To Power AI On Devices

Friday 26 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

According to Bloomberg, Apple is working on a processor devoted specifically to AI-related tasks. "The chip, known internally as the Apple Neural Engine, would improve the way the company's devices handle tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence — such as facial recognition and speech recognition," reports Bloomberg, citing a person familiar with the matter. From the report: Engineers at … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sgt Pepper' at 50: Every song on the album, ranked

Friday 26 May 23:01:14 UTC 2017

With characteristic swagger, the Beatles warned us ahead of time it was going to be the greatest album ever made. We believed them, and they didn't disappoint.  Fifty years ago today, on May 26, 1967, we began to listen to it; half an hour later, we began the endless debate over whether it had surpassed the Fab Four's previous greatest album … [Link]

Mashable » Future iPhones and iPads might have a special chip just for processing AI

Friday 26 May 22:58:52 UTC 2017

Apple’s reportedly working on a new kind of chip — potentially for future iOS devices — that'll be used just for processing AI, Bloomberg reports.  SEE ALSO: New leaked photos reportedly reveal the final design of the iPhone 8 Bloomberg says the chip's called the Apple Neural Engine internally, and could be used for "offloading facial recognition in the photos application, … [Link]

Mashable » Theater expertly trolls men angry over women-only 'Wonder Woman' screenings

Friday 26 May 22:43:42 UTC 2017

Men didn't like being excluded from Alamo Drafthouse's women-only screening for the upcoming superhero film Wonder Woman. SEE ALSO: Wonder Woman has taken over the world (wide web) and it’s about damn time So naturally the film house went ahead and added more screenings — pointedly sans men. And they announced the new showings with a killer GIF and spot-on tweet. … [Link]

Mashable » These giant snakes hunt in packs, says study from your darkest nightmares

Friday 26 May 22:32:48 UTC 2017

Nope. No. Noooooooooooo. A researcher witnessed boas in Cuba hanging from the ceiling of a cave to snag flying bats out of the air. That's terrifying enough.  SEE ALSO: Huge rotting sea creature that washed ashore is horrifyingly turning the water red But he also saw them form a wall of snakes so the bats couldn't escape without getting within striking … [Link]

Mashable » White House staff wants to vet Trump's tweets —good luck with that

Friday 26 May 22:28:05 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump's tweets cause crises so often we're all just like, "Oh hey, there goes Donny T again, haha," as some company he doesn't like takes a stock hit or he suggests that maybe he records people who come to the Oval Office. The White House knows this is a problem. Next week, some staffers are going to try to … [Link]

Slashdot » Chipotle Says 'Most' of Its Restaurants Were Infected With Credit Card Stealing Malware

Friday 26 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this year, Chipotle announced that the their payment processing system was hacked. Today, the company has released more information about the hack, identifying the malware that was responsible and releasing a new tool to help customers check whether the restaurant they visited was involved. The company did not say how many restaurants were affected, but it did tell The … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron should just get matching jackets already

Friday 26 May 21:54:57 UTC 2017

The seemingly already robust friendship between Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron is the toast of the internet after the two shared a nice moment in an Italian garden this week. But honestly? It's time for these two to take their friendship to the next level. Matching jackets.  You know, there's nothing like a light coat to stave off the wind as … [Link]

Mashable » Elsewhere in Europe, America's dad Barack Obama went golfing

Friday 26 May 21:53:21 UTC 2017

While President Donald Trump stumbled through Europe shoving foreign leaders and showing off his wife's $51,500 coat, former president Barack Obama is off in Scotland enjoying a leisurely round of golf.  SEE ALSO: 5 year-old tries to understand 2016 election with hard-hitting, hilarious questions Per The Guardian, America's dad played a round at the Old Course at St. Andrews ahead of … [Link]

Slashdot » Comcast Customer Satisfaction Drops 6% After TV Price Hikes, ACSI Says

Friday 26 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Comcast's customer satisfaction score for subscription TV service fell 6 percent in a new survey, putting the company near the bottom of rankings published by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Comcast's score fell from 62 to 58 on ACSI's 100-point scale, a drop of more than 6 percent between 2016 … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Alien' recut trailer proves everything is better with cats

Friday 26 May 21:05:50 UTC 2017

The spacecraft Nostromo has an unwanted guest wreaking havoc on the crew. No, it's not a bloodthirsty Alien… but an adorable kitten. Watch what happens in this re-imagined trailer. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Entertainment, Cats, Comedy, Aliens, and Alien [Link]

Popular Science » This week in tech: Triumph of AlphaGo, new Surface Pro, and a bacteria shirt

Friday 26 May 20:44:45 UTC 2017

Technology 9 stories you might have missed, from AI to Zuckerberg This week, a machine came out on top, and an Ivy-League dropout finally got a Harvard degree. [Link]

Slashdot » Sean Parker Is Going To Great Lengths To Ensure 'Screening Room' Is Piracy Free, Patents Reveal

Friday 26 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Napster co-founder Sean Parker has been working on his new service called Screening Room, which when becomes reality, could allow people to watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters in their living room as soon as they premiere at the box office. This week we get a glimpse at the kind of technologies Parker is using to ensure that the movies don't … [Link]

Popular Science » Shape shifting pasta, Jupiter's swirling storms, and other amazing images of the week

Friday 26 May 20:25:00 UTC 2017

Science Newsworthy eye candy. Our favorite images from this week in science, health, and technology news. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Announces Cross-Platform Support for Instant Articles

Friday 26 May 20:21:09 UTC 2017

Facebook just announced an extension to its Facebook Instant Articles SDK that provides support for Google AMP and Apple News articles. Facebook discovered the need for cross-platform support through its interactions with developers at hackathons related to its Facebook Journalism Project. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Trip, Paydock, CycloMedia, Threat Connect

Friday 26 May 20:21:08 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » French officials investigating if Apple devices played a role in 2016 EgyptAir crash

Friday 26 May 20:19:57 UTC 2017

French officials have opened an investigation into the possibility that a deadly Egypt Air crash in May 2016 could have been caused by a fire resulting from two Apple products overheating. The report comes from French paper Le Parisen (via Business Insider), which says French investigators are pursuing a theory that a pair of mobile devices – a iPhone 6S and … [Link]

Popular Science » Five rad and random things I found this week

Friday 26 May 20:17:23 UTC 2017

Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 12. In this dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor, find a bevy of picks for the perfect Memorial Day weekend. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » NASA To Make Announcement About First Mission To Touch Sun

Friday 26 May 20:15:00 UTC 2017

NASA published the following media advisory moments ago: NASA will make an announcement about the agency's first mission to fly directly into our sun's atmosphere during an event at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 31, from the University of Chicago's William Eckhardt Research Center Auditorium. The event will air live on NASA Television and the agency's website. The mission, Solar … [Link]

Mashable » RIP Scott Disick and Bella Thorne's true love, May 2017-May 2017

Friday 26 May 20:07:11 UTC 2017

Bella Thorne tweeted, "Legit nothing trolololo." And with a keystroke, the greatest love story of our time fizzled away.   After 10 whirlwind days, reality television star and dude who's paid to be at nightclubs Scott Disick, 34, and Famous in Love star Bella Thorne, 19, are no longer canoodling. Not in Hollywood, not in Cannes, not anywhere at all.  Here's … [Link]

Slashdot » Music Streaming Service Tidal Loses Third CEO In Two Years

Friday 26 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: The music-streaming service Tidal is saying goodbye to yet another CEO. Jefffrey Toig, who became the company's CEO in December 2015, is leaving the company. This would make him the third CEO leaving Tidal after two years, following the departure of Andy Chen and Peter Tonstad. In a statement to CNET, Tidal said that … [Link]

Popular Science » 5 outdoor games you can build yourself

Friday 26 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

DIY Get outside this weekend. This weekend, take advantage of your yard by building an outdoor game or two. These projects require only cheap supplies and shouldn’t take too long to assemble. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hot, sleepless nights will get more common with climate change

Friday 26 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

People in the US stand to lose sleep as the climate warms – and those in hotter countries will be harder hit [Link]

Mashable » Tea Party group tweets support after Republican body-slams a reporter

Friday 26 May 19:58:41 UTC 2017

When a Republican congressional candidate body-slammed a reporter, one Texas Tea Party group celebrated on Twitter.  SEE ALSO: Greg Gianforte wins Montana and apologises for allegedly body-slamming reporter The Northeast Tarrant Tea Party tweeted "BODY SLAM EVERY JOURNALIST #Gianforte" the day after Montana Republican Greg Gianforte was charged with assaulting Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs. The alleged body-slam broke Jacobs' glasses after … [Link]

Mashable » Reporter's reaction to Disneyland's new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' ride way better than ride itself

Friday 26 May 19:37:40 UTC 2017

Being a reporter for the local news basically means you're the station's guinea pig — which can be both terrible and amazingly fantastic, especially for those watching along at home. Much to the dismay of hardcore fans, Disneyland recently revamped its beloved Tower of Terror ride, changing its theme to Guardians of the Galaxy. The park invited some media outlets … [Link]

Mashable » NATO spouse photo includes a male leader's husband for the first time

Friday 26 May 19:20:38 UTC 2017

If we can take our eyes off of Trump's horrifying shove for one second, we can see that something really amazing happened at the NATO conference yesterday. While their significant others attended a gathering as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization conference in Brussels, Belgium, the wives and partners of several NATO leaders gathered for a dinner and group photo opp. … [Link]

Slashdot » 80% of Millennials Say They Want To Buy a Home — But Most Have Less Than $1,000

Friday 26 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Millennials aren't buying homes in the same numbers as previous and older generations, but it's not because they don't want to. The vast majority of millennials do indeed aim to buy someday, or would even like to now if they could. Unfortunately, the numbers don't look good. New data from Apartment List shows that, although 80 … [Link]

Mashable » Saturn's hexagon-shaped jet stream spins and changes colors with the seasons

Friday 26 May 19:18:27 UTC 2017

Storms in space can take many forms.  From Jupiter's planet-sized cyclones to Earth's spinning hurricanes, our solar system is filled with raging tempests of all shapes and sizes.  But perhaps the most beautiful weather feature in the solar system is found on Saturn.  SEE ALSO: The Cassini spacecraft dove between Saturn and its rings: Here are the photos to prove it … [Link]

Mashable » 'Love Actually' sequel is actually pretty perfect

Friday 26 May 19:16:13 UTC 2017

The Love Actually sequel has finally arrived and the world is like, actually okay with it. The follow-up to the beloved rom-com aired in the UK back in March, but the 16-minute special — with returning cast favorites like Laura Linney, Hugh Grant, and Keira Knightley — aired on NBC last night in honor of Red Nose Day, the  fundraising … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » IFTTT Expands Platform Offering for Makers

Friday 26 May 19:10:52 UTC 2017

IFTTT is opening its platform to thousands of individual developers. The new Maker tier will allow anyone who signs up to build and publish Applets by using the tools IFTTT unveiled for its partners in November 2016. Makers can build with the more than 430 service APIs that are currently on the platform. [Link]

Mashable » Climate researchers shot down Trump's EPA administrator in the nerdiest way imaginable

Friday 26 May 19:09:38 UTC 2017

“We test this claim here."  With these words, climate scientists shot down a dubious claim from the controversial administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt, in the most methodical way available to them: by publishing a peer-reviewed scientific study in a reputable journal.  The study, published May 24 in the journal Nature Scientific Reports, debunks Pruitt's claim — made … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Game theory says you should charge your friends to borrow things

Friday 26 May 19:08:59 UTC 2017

When it comes to buying or borrowing goods, overall cost for society is smallest when people charge for lending [Link]

New Scientist – News » Governments sued over climate change, with banks and firms next

Friday 26 May 19:08:58 UTC 2017

Almost 900 climate change cases have now been filed in 24 countries, and the Paris climate agreement could provide a further boost to litigation efforts [Link]

New Scientist – News » Curious AI learns by exploring game worlds and making mistakes

Friday 26 May 18:56:00 UTC 2017

Algorithms with a taste for exploration can learn how to play video games and might be able to pick up other skills much faster than conventionally taught AIs [Link]

Mashable » The choices we're given in games are still ultimately meaningless

Friday 26 May 18:40:56 UTC 2017

Video games are a fun way to pass time. They're engaging and distracting. They're an opportunity to socialize, and they can even be educational. But, increasingly, games are becoming known as a wonderful way to tell and be a part of stories, too. Over the last decade, that evolution of stories in games has arguably become as critical to the experience … [Link]

Slashdot » The Gig Economy Workforce Will Double In Four Years

Friday 26 May 18:40:00 UTC 2017

The number of workers in the so-called gig economy will grow substantially in the coming years, according to a study by Intuit and Emergent Research. By 2021, the study finds, 9.2 million people are going to be working the frontline jobs at companies like Uber and Lyft. That number is projected to be 4.8 million this year. From a report: … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen A. Smith picks the Cavs to win the NBA Finals … which is very bad news for the Cavs

Friday 26 May 18:35:36 UTC 2017

ESPN’s chief bloviator, Stephen A. Smith, is usually the loudest guy in the room but he's not always the sharpest tool in the shed.  He's also remarkably bad at picking NBA Finals winners. Like comically, preposterously, impossibly bad.  In 2011, he picked the Heat to beat the Mavericks; then the Mavs beat the Heat.  In 2012, he picked the Thunder to … [Link]

Mashable » This automatic umbrella won't let the world rain on your parade

Friday 26 May 18:32:54 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ dry!","image":"~ automatic umbrella won't let the world rain on your parade","sources":[{~ choice","sec0":null,~ choice","videoSeriesName&~ More about Gadgets, Reviews, Review, Mashable Choice, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » Good dog sits on editorial board of 7 bad medical journals

Friday 26 May 18:31:20 UTC 2017

For scientists and researchers, getting papers published in respected journals is critical for their careers. So it's a good thing that Dr. Olivia Doll, respected authority and academic, is intimately involved in curating journals within the medical community. She sits on seven different editorial boards for journals focused on everything from drug abuse to respiratory medicine. She also looks like this. … [Link]

Popular Science » Climate change might literally keep us up at night

Friday 26 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Ariana Grande released a heartbreaking statement on her Twitter Friday afternoon, sharing what fans' support has met to her over the past few days and announcing that she'll be returning to Manchester for a benefit concert in the near future. The Twitter letter marked her first remarks since her original tweet following the terror attack at her concert in Manchester Monday … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to turn your setbacks into long-term success feat. Barbara Corcoran

Friday 26 May 18:18:14 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ people that make it to the top are the ones that have failed the most. ","image":"http~ ways to turn your setbacks into long-term success feat. Barbara Corcoran","sources":~ business,work & play","sec0":null,&q~ business,work & play","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Business, Business, Small Business, Startups, and Jobs [Link]

Mashable » Google's Sergey Brin is building the world's biggest aircraft for luxe vacations (and saving the world)

Friday 26 May 18:17:29 UTC 2017

When you're a cofounder of one of the world's most valuable companies, your passion projects tend to take on a more massive scale than, say, simply tuning up an old hot rod in the garage. Take Google's Sergey Brin. Word leaked last month that he has a team working on a secret project in the Google-controlled Hangar 2 at the NASA … [Link]

Mashable » Say hello to your favorite 2032 Olympic swimmer, Boomer Phelps

Friday 26 May 18:05:58 UTC 2017

Michael Phelps is back in the pool, baby! But this time he's not the one training… The legendary 23-time Olympic gold medalist became a father back in May 2016, and lucky for us, his ridiculously adorable son Boomer is finally old enough to start following in his dad's footsteps. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps on depression: 'There are times that you are … [Link]

Slashdot » With Nothing Left To Sell, RadioShack Is Selling Itself To People

Friday 26 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

RadioShack, an almost 100-year-old American chain of wireless and electronics stores, had a hell of ride at retail. The cradle of building your own electronics at home, and an early participant in the PC revolution, is finally facing the end after a long, slow death at the hands of consumer disinterest, a dysfunctional marriage with Sprint. From a report: Tons … [Link]

Mashable » It is really hard to be a farm-to-doorstep table food startup

Friday 26 May 17:57:42 UTC 2017

Sprig raised $45 million two years ago for its vision of providing healthy meals delivered quickly. The money made the San Francisco-based startup one of the biggest entrants into the burgeoning farm-to-doorstep food market.  On Friday, the company announced that it is shutting down.  "The demand for Sprig’s convenient, high-quality food was always incredibly high, but the complexity of owning meal … [Link]

Mashable » Angry pedestrian is too distracted yelling, walks right into a pole

Friday 26 May 17:50:29 UTC 2017

A little instant karma, anyone? A driver with a dashcam captured a raging pedestrian in Adelaide, South Australia. As the driver was approaching a red light, an older man walking a dog began to cross the street. The man thought the driver was approaching too fast, so he scolded the driver with a variety of angry hand gestures. "Oh, piss … [Link]

Mashable » 5 year-old tries to understand 2016 election with hard-hitting, hilarious questions

Friday 26 May 17:47:20 UTC 2017

“Where did Barack Obama go?" "Why do we have the president we have now at the same spot anyways?" "How come Hillary did not get to be the president and why is she the loser and what are they even supposed to be winning?" These are all questions that 5-year-old Taylor is dying to get to the bottom of in a … [Link]

Popular Science » Snakes can actually hunt in packs

Friday 26 May 17:40:49 UTC 2017

Animals But you should only be scared if you live in a cave in Cuba. The world is a scary place without knowing that snakes hunt in packs. But one biologist in Cuba just couldn’t leave well enough alone… [Link]

Mashable » The Trump campaign basically used Google to vet advisers and hoped for the best

Friday 26 May 17:39:20 UTC 2017

Donald Trump's presidential campaign vetted candidates the same way you and I might vet a place for dinner. You know, Google the name of the place, see what's on the menu, check out some reviews, and make a call yay or nay.  SEE ALSO: Surprising developments in China, India could blunt Trump's climate rollbacks This, according to The Washington Post, is … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Stranger Things' kids rocked 'Lip Sync Battle' so hard, everyone else should probably give up

Friday 26 May 17:34:09 UTC 2017

Forget Dungeons and Dragons, there's a new game in town for the stars of Stranger Things — Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp — who wowed the crowd with a four-way showdown on Spike's Lip Sync Battle this week, basically rendering all other Lip Sync Battle performances obsolete. (Except Tom Holland's; he can stay.) Sadly, Millie Bobby Brown … [Link]

Mashable » Believe it or not, even esports pros get injuries

Friday 26 May 17:27:24 UTC 2017

Overuse injuries in the wrist, arm, and neck are becoming a common problem for pro gamers, and teams are more focused on player wellness than ever before. John Svärd, a chiropractor at the Kroppshälsan clinic in Sweden, has treated several professional and semi-professional esports players for these injuries, which can also affect normal office workers. Read more…More about Sports, Gaming, Health, … [Link]

Slashdot » Disney Chief Bob Iger Doesn't Believe Movie Hack Threat Was Real

Friday 26 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

You may remember Disney's boss revealing that hackers had threatened to leak one of the studio's new films unless it paid a ransom. Bob Iger didn't name the film, but it was thought to be "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales." But now Iger says: "To our knowledge we were not hacked." From a report: Disney chairman-CEO … [Link]

Mashable » Teen fashionistas slay in their handmade Planned Parenthood dresses

Friday 26 May 17:18:22 UTC 2017

17-year-old Karolina Montes and 16-year-old Zoe Balestri stunned while making a powerful statement during their school's fashion show.  According to BuzzFeed, students at Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the Bronx hold a fashion show of handmade designs every year. As if this task wasn't hard enough, they're not allowed to use any fabric in their designs.  Armed with a needle, thread, … [Link]

Mashable » A wonky blog has become required reading in Trump's America

Friday 26 May 17:03:09 UTC 2017

Not many people can put the media world on edge with a four letter word.  Such is the power, for now, of Benjamin Wittes.  tick tick tick tick tick tick — Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) May 16, 2017 Wittes, editor of the suddenly essential Lawfare blog, sent that tweet just before the New York Times published a bombshell report saying that James … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton subtly mocks Trump about his inauguration crowd and, oh, it feels so good

Friday 26 May 16:56:49 UTC 2017

Hillary Clinton couldn't help but notice a few things when she went to Donald Trump's inauguration,  especially *cough cough* the size of his crowd. Clinton delivered the commencement speech at her alma mater Wellesley College on Friday, 48 years after she delivered their student graduation address. While the range of her concerns were broad, Clinton zeroed in on the current administration's … [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists are trying to get inside the mind of a terrorist

Friday 26 May 16:50:36 UTC 2017

Science What makes mass murder possible? A recent study sheds insight on how terrorists' morality differs from our own. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's commencement speech was a master class in Trump shade

Friday 26 May 16:50:17 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Clinton's commencement speech was a master class in Trump shade","sources":[{&~ More about Watercooler, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Graduation, and Wellesley [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump wore a chill $51,500 jacket to meet G7 spouses

Friday 26 May 16:45:31 UTC 2017

Melania Trump said "hey" to her fellow G7 spouses in Sicily Friday wearing a bright, floral Dolce & Gabbana jacket. It's a nice jacket! SEE ALSO: Donald and Melania Trump's most uncomfortable moments: A journey Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.Image: SCARDINO/EPA/REX/ShutterstockUnfort~ if you want one for yourself, you have a few barriers ahead of you. First, this jacket costs $51,500. Ready to … [Link]

Mashable » Google just launched a GIF maker to make your data look better

Friday 26 May 16:44:54 UTC 2017

Google wants to help make your research look better. To help journalists share their research and tell stories in a more visual and appealing way, Google just launched Data GIF Maker, a data visualization creator. "Data visualizations are an essential storytelling tool in journalism, and though they are often intricate, they don’t have to be complex," Google wrote in their announcement. … [Link]

Slashdot » Major US Tech Firms Press Congress For Internet Surveillance Reforms

Friday 26 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Dustin Volz, reporting for Reuters: Facebook, Amazon and more than two dozen other U.S. technology companies pressed Congress on Friday to make changes to a broad internet surveillance law, saying they were necessary to improve privacy protections and increase government transparency. The request marks the first significant public effort by Silicon Valley to wade into what is expected to be … [Link]

Mashable » Don't want to get caught watching porn? This device could help.

Friday 26 May 16:34:22 UTC 2017

Ever get caught with your pants down?  Porn platform xHamster thinks it has a solution. They’ve just launched an Indiegogo campaign for a device called minimeyes. Designed in partnership with Dutch inventor Moos Neimeijer, it’s basically a motion sensor that keeps an eye out while you’re, um, otherwise occupied.  The campaign’s page suggests you use minimeyes “at home, in the office, … [Link]

Mashable » Police still don't know why this creepy SOS signal appeared in Australia

Friday 26 May 16:25:22 UTC 2017

A mysterious SOS sign made of rocks spotted by a pilot flying over Swift Bay in Western Australia has perplexed authorities.  A ground search of the remote area quickly followed but yielded zero "recent human activity." SEE ALSO: These Australian versions of Pokémon are truly magnificent The signal raised concerns that people could be stranded, and authorities have turned to the … [Link]

Mashable » Wrong number leads to happy wedding for acid attack survivor and the pictures are gorgeous

Friday 26 May 16:08:00 UTC 2017

Five years and 17 surgeries after she was attacked with acid by a family member, Lalita Ben Bansi found love after dialing a wrong number. Bansi told the BBC that finding love "felt like a miracle." SEE ALSO: Meet the acid burn survivor walking in New York Fashion Week Lalita Ben Bansi and Ravi Shankar exchange flower garlands as part of … [Link]

Mashable » ICYMI: Trump and Macron had yet another handshake battle, and it's just as awkward as the first

Friday 26 May 16:01:11 UTC 2017

President Trump is famous for his intimidating, crushing handshakes, but we think he's met his match. Newly appointed president of France, Emmanuel Macron, impressed the internet this week by annihilating President Trump in an handshake battle. Despite Trump's infamously aggressive handshakes, Macron asserted his dominance, anticipated the awkward tug, and kept his head in the game with an equally frightening … [Link]

Slashdot » In a Throwback To the '90s, NTFS Bug Lets Anyone Hang Or Crash Windows 7, 8.1

Friday 26 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Windows 7 and 8.1 (and also Windows Vista) have a bug that is reminiscent of Windows 98 age, when a certain specially crafted filename could make the operating system crash (think of file:///c:/con/con). From an ArsTechnica report: The new bug, which fortunately doesn't appear to afflict Windows 10, uses another special filename. This time around, the special filename of choice … [Link]

Mashable » William Shatner separates science from fiction as our resident horse expert

Friday 26 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

William Shatner wrote the book on horses—but does he know all the facts? We tested his talents on the inaugural episode of Science/Fiction. Read more…More about Science Fiction, William Shatner, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » The internet is reeling from the trauma of seeing Shaq's feet on TV

Friday 26 May 15:56:41 UTC 2017

It’s not every day you get to see the feet of legendary NBA players—and it turns out, that's for a really good reason.  To the chagrin of the NBA on TNT crew, Shaquille O'Neal was compelled to put his foot front and center during his stint behind the desk this week, and the result of almost 20 years in the league … [Link]

Mashable » Can machine learning and AI help Facebook better moderate troubling content?

Friday 26 May 15:53:48 UTC 2017

Facebook can't catch a break these days. The Guardian published a comprehensive tell-all, dubbed the "Facebook Files," revealing the social network's guidelines for monitoring violence, hate speech, and revenge porn. Let's just say it's raised a lot of questions. This week's MashTalk is hosted by Tech Editor Pete Pachal, with commentary from Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff, Senior Tech Correspondent Raymond … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers just gave you another reason to hate vaping

Friday 26 May 15:51:29 UTC 2017

It turns out vaping may be bad for more than just your look.  With a few tweaks of the pen, a security researcher has demonstrated that vaporizers can be modified in such a way as to pass code to your computer.  SEE ALSO: Sony hackers accused of having a new ransomware side hustle The problem, as with many things security related, … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 8 will reportedly avoid the Galaxy S8's most glaring flaw

Friday 26 May 15:44:33 UTC 2017

You can breathe easier now, iPhone fans: Apple might have solved the biggest challenge facing your favorite upcoming smartphone. Apple has reportedly figured out how to integrate an optical Touch ID sensor directly into the iPhone 8's display, clearing the one hurdle that tripped up Samsung's Galaxy S8.  The report comes from Chinese language Economic Daily News (EDN) via Mac Rumors, … [Link]

Mashable » Drone journalist faced 7 years behind bars for filming pipeline protests—and beat the case

Friday 26 May 15:44:24 UTC 2017

“I’m really at their mercy right now for something that I didn't do." That was the voice of Aaron Turgeon in a video uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 31, 2016, as Turgeon learned what he was up against in court.  SEE ALSO: Drones are smuggling so much contraband into prisons that the UK created a 'squad' Turgeon had used a drone, … [Link]

Mashable » The 2017 'Rocket League' World Cup trailer is gorgeous

Friday 26 May 15:43:07 UTC 2017

The first-ever Rocket League World Cup is coming this summer and it looks like it's going to be beautiful. League of Rockets released a trailer for its 2017 World Cup tournament that will feature 16 teams from 16 countries battling for glory. If it's anything like League of Rockets' last tournament — the must-watch 1v1 gauntlet dubbed The Twelve Titans … [Link]

Mashable » Hey teens, keep your promposals off protected lands

Friday 26 May 15:39:34 UTC 2017

Grand romantic gestures are all the rage in highschool, but park rangers would really appreciate it if teens kept their promposals away from protected lands. Rangers from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California are currently on the hunt for a promposal vandal who decided to pop the big question on a beautiful, protected rock near Sandstone Peak. Not … [Link]

Mashable » New research into foot-binding has modern-day implications

Friday 26 May 15:36:29 UTC 2017

Bound feet — the cruel Chinese practice of reducing a normal foot to 10cm (3 in.) stubs — were once part of a stereotypical East Asian allure.  The results of the practice, in which the toes of girls as young as four were broken and bound to the sole of the foot with cloth, was widely believed to have had an … [Link]

Mashable » Inspiring teen who survived the Manchester attack is live-tweeting her recovery

Friday 26 May 15:32:33 UTC 2017

Millie Robinson is just 15 and had her dreams come true when she met her idol Adriana Grande before her concert at Manchester Arena on Monday. That dream became a nightmare when a bomb went off just as Millie walking out of the arena to meet her dad.   SEE ALSO: No, this is not a photo of Ariana Grande after … [Link]

Slashdot » Former Mozilla CTO: 'Chrome Won'

Friday 26 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Responding to Firefox marketing head Eric Petitt's blog post from earlier this week, Andreas Gal, former chief technology officer of Mozilla (who spent seven years at the company) offers his insights. Citing latest market share figures, Gal says "it's safe to say that Chrome is eating the browser market, and everyone else except Safari is getting obliterated." From his blog … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Affleck caves and does his best Christian Bale Batman voice

Friday 26 May 15:19:58 UTC 2017

Ben Affleck is no stranger to Batman backlash, but for Red Nose Day, the actor leaned into jabs he's endured for not being Christian Bale. SEE ALSO: This Batman-themed pregnancy announcement is a geek couple's dream A video excerpt from NBC's Red Nose Day festivities shows an adorable child (Keith L. Williams, The Last Man on Earth) asking Affleck to "do … [Link]

Mashable » If you have $900, you can pay to date Hello Kitty, because that's the world we live in now

Friday 26 May 15:18:16 UTC 2017

If you've ever fancied a date with Hello Kitty, here's your chance. Sanrio, the company behind the feline-themed friend (who is, let's be clear, not a cat), launched a crowdfunding campaign for a summer festival at Puroland, its indoor theme park in Tama, Tokyo. And included in the campaign rewards for donating is … a 20-minute date with Hello Kitty, according … [Link]

Mashable » This 10-year-old's t-shirt company celebrates black skin, beauty, and joy

Friday 26 May 15:09:38 UTC 2017

Kheris Rogers is proud of her complexion — and she wants other black girls to feel the same.  At just 10 years old, Rogers is fighting racism and colorism with a new line of empowering t-shirts called Flexin' In My Complexion.  SEE ALSO: Book service helps black children find empowering stories they can relate to The unapologetic phrase is displayed on … [Link]

Popular Science » Special forces are getting a stealth motorcycle that's silent and deadly

Friday 26 May 15:04:41 UTC 2017

Military Here comes the dirt bike, beware of the dirt bike. DARPA wants a stealthy, fuel-scavenging hybrid-electric motorcycle for special forces… [Link]

Mashable » Careful: Nintendo is banning hacked 3DS systems

Friday 26 May 14:58:26 UTC 2017

Nintendo banned a bunch of hacked Nintendo 3DS systems from accessing online services. The 3DS hacking community is, unsurprisingly, freaked out about it. On places like Reddit and GBATemp, 3DS hackers who modified their systems' firmware started realizing yesterday their systems could no longer access most online services including the Miiverse, the friends list, and apps like Netflix and YouTube. Some … [Link]

Mashable » How to pivot your career into the healthcare field

Friday 26 May 14:53:25 UTC 2017

Between now and 2024, the healthcare field is projected to experience the fastest employment growth, which is creating opportunities for people who are passionate about healthcare and considering a career in the industry.    “The healthcare field is broad and dynamic,” said Doris Savron, executive dean at University of Phoenix College of Health Professions. “A career path in healthcare can range … [Link]

Mashable » Why a career change into teaching may be the best fit for you

Friday 26 May 14:53:14 UTC 2017

  The prospect of making a career move may seem intimidating at first, but you’d be surprised to learn that such a change is not only attainable, but happens far more often than you might expect — especially if you’re thinking about becoming a teacher.     For those who have always wanted to teach, but may have been nervous or reluctant to … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert just pointed out that another very famous politician performs body-slams too

Friday 26 May 14:44:50 UTC 2017

Newly appointed Montana congressman Greg Gianforte has had a busy couple of days. He body-slammed a reporter on Wednesday, and then just one day later he went on to win his congressional election on Thursday. To help make sense of this whirlwind, Stephen Colbert dedicated part of his Thursday night's monologue on The Late Show to look at others who've … [Link]

Mashable » The guy who created Android has a new phone… wait, what's that bulge?

Friday 26 May 14:41:55 UTC 2017

Andy Rubin, better known as the guy who created Android and then sold it to Google only to later leave, will finally show off his new smartphone on May 30. Rubin's company, Essential, sent its first tweet on Thursday teasing the phone launch and then a follow-up tweet showing a silhouette of the device.  But what is that thing poking out … [Link]

Slashdot » Opera Abandons iOS Platform

Friday 26 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Reader BrianFagioli writes: After searching for Opera in the Apple App Store, I noticed something odd — none of the company's iOS browsers (Opera Mini and Opera Coast) had been updated in 2017. Since we are almost halfway through the year, I decided to ask Opera what was up. Shockingly, the company told me that it no longer has a … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Spacey managed to out-swear the master of all curse words, Gordon Ramsay

Friday 26 May 14:38:33 UTC 2017

"Damn, I've been out f*cked." As the first guest on Gordon Ramsey's new show, The F-Word, Kevin Spacey spoke about the upcoming performance of his one-man play, Clarence Darrow, while snacking on some tasty fish. However, the interview quickly turned into a swearing contest as Spacey seemed determined to out-swear Ramsey, which is practically impossible as the chef's brand is … [Link]

Mashable » Women's tech group to Uber: We're done with you

Friday 26 May 14:22:58 UTC 2017

Uber’s actions are having real consequences.  The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology ended a partnership with Uber over allegations of the ride-hailing giant's treatment of women employees.  "This is a rare step for us, but we felt compelled to take action in light of the many serious accusations Uber faces regarding the treatment of women employees," the institute wrote … [Link]

Popular Science » No, menstrual blood does not attract sharks

Friday 26 May 14:20:14 UTC 2017

Animals It's safe to surf during shark week. This is a myth that needs to hurry up and die. Find out the facts:… [Link]

Mashable » The Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron bromance is in full bloom, and we are swooning

Friday 26 May 14:20:11 UTC 2017

Spring is here and we're happy to report that a hot new bromance is in full bloom. The newly appointed president of France, Emmanuel Macron, is hitting it off with everyone's favorite Canadian heartthrob, Prime Minister Justin Truedeau, and the world may not be ready for this. SEE ALSO: People are hilariously confusing Emmanuel Macron for a beloved French cookie Footage … [Link]

Mashable » Carly Rae Jepsen's perfect 'Cut to the Feeling' argues that yes, there is joy in the world

Friday 26 May 14:16:53 UTC 2017

Carly Rae Jepsen kindly released a pristine pop song from her vault of gems. "Cut to the Feeling" is your typical Jepsen fare — shimmering, urgent, and utterly addictive.   It's the perfect song to sprinkle into your Memorial Day weekend plans. Going to the beach? Human ray of sunshine Carly Rae is there. Hosting a BBQ? Wow, everyone's best friend … [Link]

Mashable » Apple rumored to go all out with a bigger screen ratio for the iPhone 8

Friday 26 May 14:16:52 UTC 2017

Apple may follow in Samsung's footsteps with its next iPhone in more ways than one.  We've heard a ton about the switch to an OLED screen for the upcoming iPhone 8; it's the most prevalent rumor in the whole bunch, with some extra legs due to a reported partnership with Samsung to supply the displays. Samsung uses OLED screens in its … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 trailer hits viewing record

Friday 26 May 14:05:45 UTC 2017

The real-world stakes for Game of Thrones may not be as high as in this grisly fantasy, but a win is still a win. The Season 7 trailer, released Wednesday, became the highest viewed television trailer on the internet, setting a fine standard for the show's buzziest season yet. SEE ALSO: Who will die in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7? Meet … [Link]

Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Calls for Universal Basic Income in His Harvard Commencement Speech

Friday 26 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become the latest major tech figure to call for universal basic income as a solution for inequality, joining a growing chorus from Silicon Valley. From a report: "Every generation expands its definition of equality. Now it's time for our generation to define a new social contract," Zuckerberg said during his commencement speech at Harvard University. … [Link]

Mashable » What's coming to Netflix in June 2017

Friday 26 May 13:59:28 UTC 2017

Is Netflix gunning for world domination? Probably, but that doesn't make the streaming platform's collection of television, film, documentaries, and comedy specials any less enticing. June is a stacked month, so let's take a look at what's coming and going from Netflix this month. SEE ALSO: What's coming to Hulu in June 2017 Top pick: Orange is the New Black … [Link]

Popular Science » NOAA predicts an above average hurricane season for 2017

Friday 26 May 13:58:40 UTC 2017

Environment Get ready now. Hurricane season starts next week. Here's what you should know. [Link]

Mashable » A new Android attack with a cool name can wreak havoc on your phone

Friday 26 May 13:23:00 UTC 2017

Most malware requires some form of active user interaction in order to infect a device — a click on a link in a phishing email, or the installation of software from an unverified source.  But a new type of attack, dubbed Cloak and Dagger, can basically take over your Android phone without your (conscious) help. Worse, no major version of Android … [Link]

Mashable » This guy survives in the wild with nothing but a bunch of everyday tech gadgets

Friday 26 May 13:14:38 UTC 2017

We all use tech to get through the day. Whether its replying to messages on Slack or email for work, or using map apps to get us from place to place, our gadgets are often our lifeline to the world. But imagine having to use your gadgets to survive, literally.  SEE ALSO: This tiny iPhone gadget can help you detect hazards … [Link]

Mashable » Who will die in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7? Meet the 7 most likely candidates.

Friday 26 May 13:12:50 UTC 2017

Everyone knows that when you play the game of thrones, you win or you die — so said current HBIC Cersei Lannister to Ned Stark, just two episodes before he, uh … well, you remember. It never gets easier.Image: hboAs we approach Season 7, it's worth noting that there are only 13 episodes remaining in the entire series — seven this … [Link]

Mashable » Separating cult worship from politics in 'Far Cry 5'

Friday 26 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

No, you're not gunning down alt-right Republicans in Far Cry 5. While the latest in Ubisoft's series does use the "red" state of Montana — specifically, the fictional Hope County — as its backdrop, it's not a Left vs. Right showdown. The family cult at the center of the story might find common ground with Libertarian views on self-ownership, but — … [Link]

Mashable » William Shatner boldly shows off his knowledge of horse facts

Friday 26 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

William Shatner wrote the book on horses—but does he know all the facts? We tested his talents on the inaugural episode of "Science/Fiction." Read more… More about Science Fiction, Horses, William Shatner, and Watercooler [Link]

Slashdot » Messenger App Kik Debuts Its Own Digital Currency

Friday 26 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

The messaging app Kik Interactive has decided to create its own digital currency. Kik's plans are for an "initial coin offering," a process by which it sells tokens that can be used to buy services on its platform. "The idea is that as more and more people use Kik, the value of those tokens, called 'Kin,' will rise in value," … [Link]

Mashable » Oscar Issac had the honor of being slapped by Carrie Fisher in 'The Last Jedi'

Friday 26 May 12:59:12 UTC 2017

Leia and Poe have plenty of scenes together in The Last Jedi, including an argument during which Carrie Fisher slaps Oscar Isaac. She happily obliged the roughly 27 times they shot the scene. "I remember Carrie just leaning in," Isaac told Stephen Colbert on Late Night With Stephen Colbert last night.  "She was by far one of the quickest witted, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Twilio's Function Strategy Is Revolutionary and Other API Providers Should Pay Attention

Friday 26 May 12:51:06 UTC 2017

Today, Twilio announced Twilio Functions and while there are other very large API providers — most notably Amazon and Google — who offer serverless function capabilities as a part of their larger IaaS and PaaS portfolios, Twilio appears to be the first major API provider that, in addition to providing APIs, is also offering a serverless execution environment that’s specific … [Link]

Mashable » It takes 30 seconds for this BMW to morph into a real-life Transformer

Friday 26 May 12:33:21 UTC 2017

Letvision, an innovative R&D company based in Turkey, spent 8 months building a real-life Transformer out of a BMW 3 Series Coupe.  The 15-foot-tall robot named 'Letron' can move its head and arms, but is not able to walk… yet. Read more…More about Cars, Transportation, Robots, Innovation, and Bmw [Link]

Popular Science » MIT researchers want to make a dumpling that can fold itself

Friday 26 May 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Science First stop: Flat-pack pasta. These 2-D films flip up to form pasta shapes when they hit the water. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Nowcasting may help forecast big earthquakes in 53 major cities

Friday 26 May 12:29:00 UTC 2017

Records of small quakes can help us gauge how close we are to really big ones, using a technique borrowed from economics and finance [Link]

Mashable » The girl who was dragged by a sea lion may have 'seal finger'

Friday 26 May 12:04:51 UTC 2017

The video of a Canadian girl being snatched by a sea lion and dragged underwater sent shockwaves across social media, after it went viral last week. But unfortunately for the little girl, there's more.  The Vancouver Aquarium told NBC News that the girl is now being treated for a possible "seal finger" infection. "The family saw media reports in which our … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 Best Movie Heroes Ever

Friday 26 May 11:43:41 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Entertainment, Movies, Super Heroes, Mashable Reels, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Sign about harassing female bartenders deserves a standing ovation

Friday 26 May 11:28:55 UTC 2017

A bar in Exeter, Devon, has put up a sign to tell customers that their female bartender isn't "uncontrollably sexually attracted" to them, she's just doing her job.  SEE ALSO: This code word will help you when you feel unsafe on a date The sign was created after a female member of staff in The Beer Cellar was sexually harassed by … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Amazing pictures show cyclones swirling above Jupiter’s poles

Friday 26 May 11:11:59 UTC 2017

The best close-up images ever of Jupiter reveal surprising cyclones and ammonia patches that are forcing a rethink of our understanding of the planet [Link]

Mashable » Gillian Anderson perfectly channels David Bowie for 'American Gods'

Friday 26 May 10:59:38 UTC 2017

Gillian Anderson is one of the most charismatic, magnetic, talented actresses around so it feels just right that she would impersonate David Bowie.  SEE ALSO: 'American Gods' is blessed with a Season 2 renewal after two episodes Anderson stars as the New Media God on American Gods, a powerful entity which "assumes whatever form will deliver her message most effectively and … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Practical Statistics for Data Scientists – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 26 May 10:26:59 UTC 2017

Get "Practical Statistics for Data Scientists" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-05-29 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Relive Carrie Keagan's awkward first orgasm

Friday 26 May 10:15:00 UTC 2017

You'd hope that your first orgasm would be the best experience of your life, but for TV personality Carrie Keagan, it was one of the most embarrassing. Suffer through the moment with her and our crack team of animators. First Fails is a new mini-series from Mashable and Bravo. Join celebrities as they recount their first worst moments — coming … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone has fallen in love with this dad's letter to Ariana Grande

Friday 26 May 10:09:27 UTC 2017

A father of three Ariana Grande fans has penned an open letter to the pop star, offering some "redneck love from a daddy of daughters" following the heartbreaking events at Manchester arena. SEE ALSO: Why Ariana Grande's music is so important The letter by Patrick Millsaps from Georgia, U.S. has since gone viral, gaining almost 20K retweets and over 40K likes. … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Develop Technology That Burns Natural Gas With No CO2 Emissions

Friday 26 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Ben Sullivan writes: Researchers and engineers in Vienna have developed a way to burn natural gas without releasing CO2 into the air through a combustion method called chemical looping combustion (CLC). In this process, CO2 can be isolated during combustion without having to use any additional energy, which means it can then go on to be stored. The … [Link]

Mashable » These Australian versions of Pokémon are truly magnificent

Friday 26 May 9:34:10 UTC 2017

Yes, Australians freaking love Pokémon too. It's no wonder they've gone mad for an Australian Pokédex, after pixel art animator Paul Robertson posted his creations on Twitter. SEE ALSO: New 'Pokémon' mobile game is all about the most useless Pokémon ever: Magikarp The monsters are local icons given the Pokémon makeover: Take "Pavlover," a monster version of the pavlova dessert; "Uuluruu," … [Link]

Mashable » George R.R. Martin posts a vintage pic of himself and Twitter explodes with joy

Friday 26 May 9:21:11 UTC 2017

This is probably one of the most glorious throwbacks of all time.  Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin shared a photo of himself on Twitter with the caption #TBT circa 1976.  #TBT circa 1976 pic.twitter.com/d51nuFTf7c — George RR Martin (@GRRMspeaking) May 25, 2017 Back then Martin was 27, he was wearing exactly the same glasses and sporting the same beard … [Link]

Mashable » Dude gets his drone to deliver him fried chicken

Friday 26 May 9:14:27 UTC 2017

When I'm craving fried chicken from a certain Kentucky-themed fast food outlet, I sure as hell don't want to run into anyone I know — and sadly delivery doesn't exist where I live. That's why it might be worth admiring the efforts of New Zealander Ollie Mason-Clarke, who's behind the blog King of Cheat Meals. SEE ALSO: Drones could deliver a … [Link]

Mashable » Messaging platform Kik is launching its own digital currency

Friday 26 May 8:20:56 UTC 2017

Kik is venturing into new territory. The messaging service announced on Thursday that it was launching its own digital currency, called "Kin" that can be used to buy services on its platform.  SEE ALSO: Bye, Bitcoin. Hello, Ethereum. Users will be able to use Kin to buy games, live video streams and other digital products. Kin will be created on the … [Link]

Slashdot » Juno Spacecraft Reveals Spectacular Cyclones At Jupiter's Poles

Friday 26 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Joe Palca reports via NPR: NASA's Juno spacecraft has spotted giant cyclones swirling at Jupiter's north and south poles. That's just one of the unexpected and puzzling findings being reported by the Juno science team. Juno arrived at Jupiter last summer. It's the first spacecraft to get a close-up look at the planet's poles. It's in an orbit that takes … [Link]

Mashable » 9 things that will 100% maybe happen in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7

Friday 26 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Back in July 2016, in an attempt to distract myself from the horrible fact that Game of Thrones was over for another year, I made a set of nine predictions about what might happen in Season 7. Now that the past ten Game of Thrones-free months are finally over, though, it's time to revisit things. We have a bunch of new … [Link]

Mashable » Greg Gianforte wins Montana and apologises for allegedly body-slamming reporter

Friday 26 May 6:44:27 UTC 2017

Well, there you go. Republican Greg Gianforte has won in the special election for Montana's sole seat in the House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press, only a day after allegedly body-slamming The Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Listen to the audio of a Republican candidate for Congress bodyslam a journalist Thank you, Montana. I am humbled … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2421: A great disturbance!

Friday 26 May 6:01:57 UTC 2017

Say it ain't so! Brought to you exclusively by NeoNet Corp. Help us build a better web with no tracking or ads. [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Company Offers Free Training For US Coal Miners To Become Wind Farmers

Friday 26 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: If you want to truly understand what's happening in the energy industry, the best thing to do is to travel deep into the heart of American coal country, to Carbon County, Wyoming (yes, that's a real place). The state produces most coal in the US, and Carbon County has long been known … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, Twitter unveiled these emoji

Friday 26 May 3:23:27 UTC 2017

For some time there's been a push for Indigenous Australian flags to be made into emoji, but there hasn't been much progress. Twitter moved one step closer with the launch of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag emoji through hashtags.  SEE ALSO: You can now monitor exactly how lame your emoji game has become It's to help recognise the 50th anniversary … [Link]

Mashable » DARPA reveals design of its space plane for faster, cheaper satellite launches

Friday 26 May 2:17:44 UTC 2017

Launching satellites into orbit could get a lot cheaper thanks to an experimental space plane.  SEE ALSO: NASA's new space fabric looks like chain mail and can protect astronauts This week, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) revealed the design for the XS-1, which is set to be built by Boeing. The hypersonic aircraft would launch vertically, deploy a second … [Link]

Slashdot » US Senator Introduces the First Bill To Give Gig Workers Benefits

Friday 26 May 1:45:00 UTC 2017

Virginia Senator Mark Warner has introduced a bill that will give basic benefits to gig workers. "Warner has just proposed the first-ever piece of national legislation aimed at helping on-demand and other non-traditional workers without traditional benefits, like paid sick days or a retirement plan, have some sort of a safety net," reports TechCrunch. "The bill asks the federal government … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon's Drive-Up Grocery Stores Are Now Open To the Public In Seattle

Friday 26 May 1:15:00 UTC 2017

Amazon has opened two drive-up grocery stores to the public that will allow Amazon Prime subscribers to place an online order and choose a two-hour pickup window for when they'd like to drive over and retrieve it. The Verge reports: Despite the stores being called "AmazonFresh Pickup," a membership to the company's home delivery grocery service isn't required. But if … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than Half of Streaming Users In US Are Sharing Their Passwords, Says Report

Friday 26 May 0:45:00 UTC 2017

A new study conducted by Fluent shows a majority of Americans are sharing passwords to their streaming video services. While millennials lead the pack, non-millennials are doing the same. Streaming Observer reports: Nearly 3 out of every 4 (72% exactly) Americans who have cable also have access to at least one streaming service and 8% of cable subscribers plan to … [Link]

Mashable » What Harvard graduates saw from Mark Zuckerberg: Humility

Friday 26 May 0:41:01 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ was the word of the day for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.","image"~ throws shade at 'Social Network'","sources&qu~ zuckerberg,zuckerberg,harvard,gradu~ 2017,commencement speech","sec0":null,~ zuckerberg,zuckerberg,harvard,gradu~ 2017,commencement speech","videoSeriesName&~ More about Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, Harvard, Graduation 2017, and Commencement Speech [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook's Instant Articles Platform To Support Google AMP, Apple News

Friday 26 May 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: One of the problems publishers face today in making their content more readable on mobile devices is that there are multiple, competing formats available for this purpose. Facebook has Instant Articles, Google is spearheading the AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) project, and the Apple News Format optimizes content for iOS devices. Facebook is … [Link]

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