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 » Even for LeBron James, 'Being black in America is … it's tough'

Wednesday 31 May 23:55:23 UTC 2017

You can be LeBron James. You can be an all-time great at your profession, and a man idolized by millions. You can be a role model and a gentlemen and a champion and a millionaire many, many times over. But you're still a black man in America, and that can be tough. This was illustrated to grotesque effect on Wednesday. A … [Link]

Mashable » Google's cool new art search helps even couch potatoes get cultured

Wednesday 31 May 23:54:12 UTC 2017

Now you can easily explore the world's best museums from your couch.  Google launched a new experience for searching art work from museums, the company announced Wednesday in a blog post.  "Starting today, when you search for art-related things, you’ll have access to more relevant results and the ability to dive deeper into topics of interest," wrote Google, which says … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ticks use sticky pads on their feet to cling on to our skin

Wednesday 31 May 23:30:00 UTC 2017

Microscopy images reveal how tick parasites use specialised sticky pads and bendable claws to stick to their hosts while they suck blood [Link]

Slashdot » Man Fined $4,000 For 'Liking' Defamatory Posts on Facebook

Wednesday 31 May 23:20:00 UTC 2017

In what appears to be a first, a court in Switzerland has fined a man the equivalent of over $4,000 just for clicking the "like" button on what a judge said were defamatory Facebook comments. From a report: The court in Zurich found that the man indirectly endorsed and further distributed the comments by using the ubiquitous Facebook "like" button. … [Link]

Mashable » Cadillac tech 'talks' to traffic lights so you don’t run them

Wednesday 31 May 23:15:21 UTC 2017

Cadillac’s cars are getting even chattier.  Now they can "talk" to traffic lights to let drivers know when the light is going to turn red, a feature meant to cut down on dangerous last-minute decisions. Cadillac announced this week that it successfully tested the technology, called vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication.  The V2I test comes after the luxury automaker rolled out a feature … [Link]

Mashable » 6 innovations that help artists control their environment

Wednesday 31 May 22:53:08 UTC 2017

Art and technology have a lot in common.    Both have a way of pushing boundaries, of helping us look at the world in new ways, and of generating the Next Big Thing.    Artists and creators alike – whether that means sculptors, animators, museum curators, illustrators, and everyone in between – are constantly looking to new technologies as a way … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Human tests suggest young blood cuts cancer and Alzheimer’s risk

Wednesday 31 May 22:41:00 UTC 2017

Exclusive results from a private trial suggest that treatment with young plasma can lower blood cholesterol and chemicals associated with cancer and Alzheimer’s [Link]

Slashdot » Silk Road Founder Loses Appeal and Will Serve Life

Wednesday 31 May 22:40:00 UTC 2017

OutOnARock quotes a report from Yahoo: Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the darknet marketplace known as Silk Road, has lost his appeal of a 2015 conviction that has him serving a life sentence on drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to a federal appeals court decision released Wednesday morning. Ulbricht argued that the district court that convicted him violated … [Link]

Mashable » People think Maya Angelou just died thanks to Facebook

Wednesday 31 May 22:39:00 UTC 2017

Read the headline, share the article. This is how old news gets circulated as new. While it's not necessarily #FakeNews, old articles recirculating on social media is a longtime problem that has yet to see a solid fix. The internet's latest victim: author and poet Maya Angelou, who sadly passed on May 28, 2014.  An NPR article announcing the news of … [Link]

Mashable » Mom accidentally makes very inappropriate cookies for her son's first birthday

Wednesday 31 May 22:32:27 UTC 2017

Moms always go overboard for their kids' birthday parties, especially for the first birthday.  So, when Jen from New Jersey was planning the greatest first birthday party for her son, she pulled out all the stops, including baking cookies shaped like "1"'s, a family tradition.  Jen told BuzzFeed that because she was super busy with her husband and daughter's birthdays, she … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's Bixby is delayed (again) because English is too hard

Wednesday 31 May 22:10:35 UTC 2017

Galaxy S8 owners are in for a bit longer of a wait before they'll be able to use one of the smartphone's most important features. Samsung's highly anticipated digital assistant is delayed — again — according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal.  The reason for the delay: English is just too complicated. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Bixby delivers a … [Link]

Mashable » The NBA Finals produced the meme that conquered America

Wednesday 31 May 22:09:48 UTC 2017

Don’t let this data analysis distract you from the fact that the Warriors last year became the first team in history to blow a 3-1 NBA Finals lead.  Just kidding. How could you forget? Since the Warriors snatched defeat from the jaws of victory last June (with considerable help from LeBron James), "blowing a 3-1 lead" has become a touchstone in … [Link]

Mashable » Oreo O's, the cereal of your childhood, is back for good

Wednesday 31 May 22:00:26 UTC 2017

Back when parents still let their kids have cereal that was, in essence (or sometimes literally), just cookie pieces, Oreo O's were one of our go-to picks for a sugar-filled breakfast.  Launched in 1998, the cereal filled the bowls of children across the country for nine glorious years. Then in 2007 it disappeared from U.S. stores due to "organizational changes" (per … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Is Manufacturing a Siri Speaker To Compete Against Google Home, Amazon Echo

Wednesday 31 May 22:00:00 UTC 2017

According to Bloomberg, Apple is manufacturing a Siri-controlled smart speaker that could debut as soon as its annual developer conference in June. "The device will differ from Amazon's Echo and Alphabet's Google Home speakers by offering virtual surround sound technology and deep integration with Apple's product lineup," reports Bloomberg. From the report: Introducing a speaker would serve two main purposes: … [Link]

Mashable » University tells female students to wear 'low-cut' tops to graduation — wait, what?

Wednesday 31 May 21:52:43 UTC 2017

Graduation season has arrived and as students prepare to receive their diplomas after years of hard work, one university is apologizing for its absurd dress code guidelines. Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium is apologizing to students after an email suggesting that women wear low-cut tops to their graduation was sent out ahead of the June 26 ceremony. Yeah you … [Link]

Mashable » Man can't handle women-only 'Wonder Woman' screenings, files civil rights complaint

Wednesday 31 May 21:35:56 UTC 2017

Remember those dudes who were super cranky about the women-only screenings of Wonder Woman at the Alamo Drafthouse theater chain? Well, one of them has decided to take official action over it.  Notorious alt-right person Jason Posobiec announced Wednesday on his blog that he's filed a formal complaint with the New York City Human Rights Commission about the matter, against the … [Link]

Mashable » Kendall Jenner is 'challenging the status quo' according to another brand

Wednesday 31 May 21:31:50 UTC 2017

Oh good, Kendall Jenner's career as a spokesmodel will be just fine.  Adidas Originals just tapped Jenner to be their new brand ambassador as she moves effortlessly through the world like a character in a Michael Bay movie strolling forward, perfectly backlit by a bouquet of explosions. According to a statement from the company, Jenner is, "a creative force shaping the … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists created a 'black hole' using this ultra-powerful laser

Wednesday 31 May 21:28:54 UTC 2017

U.S. scientists have created their own "black hole" using the world's most powerful X-ray laser. Researchers in the past had used a lower-intensity beam on small molecules, which in turn stripped away electrons from the molecules' iodine atoms. But in a recent experiment, a team used a high-intensity beam instead — and the results came as a big surprise. A single … [Link]

Slashdot » Parents Have No Right To Dead Child's Facebook Account, German Court Rules

Wednesday 31 May 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: A German court rejected a mother's demand on Wednesday that Facebook grant her access to her deceased daughter's account. In the ruling, which overturned a lower court's decision, the Berlin appeals court said the right to private telecommunications extended to electronic communication that was meant only for the eyes of certain people. … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton just called out the 'conspiracy, lies, false information' of Twitter and Facebook

Wednesday 31 May 21:08:05 UTC 2017

Hillary Clinton is not happy with Twitter. Or Facebook. Responding to a question from Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal at the Code Conference regarding whether Twitter has been "bad or good for our national discourse," the former presidential candidate expounded upon the ways that Twitter has negatively impacted our politics. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton says Facebook must 'prevent fake news from … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what women in tech actually think about their employers

Wednesday 31 May 21:06:39 UTC 2017

We know the stats: women hold about 21 percent of technical jobs at Silicon Valley's top companies.  Many of the women who make up that 21 percent have some feedback about their employers. According to a new report from the jobs site Comparably, the biggest tech companies—and their CEOs—don't make it to the top of the heap when women in the … [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer weighs in on 'covfefe,' continues to baffle America

Wednesday 31 May 20:47:31 UTC 2017

At long last, Sean Spicer has spoken out about President Trump's late-night Twitter typo, and let's just say he's provided the country with zero clarity. During a Wednesday afternoon press gaggle, Press Secretary Sean Spicer addressed Trump's infamously meme-worthy midnight tweet, which simply read: "Despite the constant negative press covfefe." SEE ALSO: Of course Obama's old photographer hilariously trolled Trump's 'covfefe' … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton jokes that 'covfefe' was a 'hidden message to the Russians'

Wednesday 31 May 20:47:21 UTC 2017

On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump tweeted the following: "Despite the constant negative press covfefe."  Since then it's been the talk of Twitter, and if you spend any time at all on the platform, you're probably over the jokes at this point. But allow us, if you would, one more, courtesy of Hillary Clinton: Of course @HillaryClinton has a theory about … [Link]

Mashable » Doggy twitter account feels Twitter's wrath after 'covfefe' joke, and what are we even doing

Wednesday 31 May 20:41:35 UTC 2017

WeRateDogs, a Twitter account and site that does exactly that, jumped on the "covfefe" train after Donald Trump tweeted out a word that didn't exist before Wednesday morning, but by this afternoon, somehow became part of the lexicon of everyone you know. The WeRateDogs account started tweeting with the instantly trending "word" and then whipped up some hats to sell on … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix CEO Says Net Neutrality Is 'Not Our Primary Battle'

Wednesday 31 May 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Speaking with Recode's Peter Kafka at the Code Conference today, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings explained his position on the current net neutrality debate that's happening at the FCC. Or, more to the point, he addressed the fact that he's been awfully quiet about it compared to how loudly he defended net neutrality in previous fights. From a report: "It's not … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Shopify Targets Discount Programs with New Price Rules API

Wednesday 31 May 20:35:05 UTC 2017

Shopify recently announced the official launch of its Price Rules API. Shopify introduced the new API at its Unite conference. The company reports that, last year, one in five sales completed on Shopify used a discount code. They want to target in on this trend to give merchants more ability to capitalize on the power of discounting. [Link]

Mashable » Thieves get off safely after stealing tons of condoms and sex toys

Wednesday 31 May 20:27:53 UTC 2017

While everyone else spent Memorial Day hitting the beach or going to a barbecue, two very horny thieves in Las Vegas managed to steal thousands of condoms and $10,000 worth of sex toys.   The two unidentified men robbed a warehouse belonging to the high-end sex toy company Lelo. It had shut down early for the holiday weekend and at about … [Link]

Mashable » High school principal meme'd after telling students not to do a senior prank

Wednesday 31 May 20:24:36 UTC 2017

Memes are everywhere these days. Whether they are harmless high school pranks, or possible acts of war, nothing is safe from the meme treatment. Least of all anybody who wields authority over high schoolers.  The principal at Willis High School gave his senior students a stern warning: if you do a senior prank, you can't walk at graduation.  Then this, of … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton says Facebook must 'prevent fake news from creating a new reality'

Wednesday 31 May 20:23:11 UTC 2017

Hillary Clinton is not happy about fake news on Facebook. Speaking at Recode's Code conference Wednesday, the former secretary of state had some strong words about the role fake news on Facebook played in the election, saying the social network must do more to combat it.  SEE ALSO: Facebook's fake news problem was so bad even Barack Obama talked to him … [Link]

Mashable » Of course 'covfefe' has already spawned a cottage industry of garbage swag

Wednesday 31 May 20:19:32 UTC 2017

What is "covfefe"? Where some see nonsensical ramblings from a president with an itchy Twitter finger, others see dollar signs.    Jokes about Donald Trump's late-night typo may be long past beaten to death, but you can drag the shtick out to excruciating new lengths with all manner of "covfefe" merchandise. SEE ALSO: People are going 'covfefe' over Donald Trump's 'covfefe' … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Joins CEOs Calling For US To Stay in Paris Climate Deal

Wednesday 31 May 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday he would leave President Trump's Business Advisory Council if the White House withdraws from an international agreement aimed at curbing climate change. From a report: The appeals from chief executives such as Tesla's Musk, Tim Cook of Apple and Dow Chemical's Andrew Liveris come as Trump's advisers also present him with closing arguments on … [Link]

Mashable » Rapper performs emotional song written by an 11-year-old to his bully

Wednesday 31 May 19:53:42 UTC 2017

An 11-year-old boy named Isaac wrote a powerful rap about being bullied by a former friend named Thomas.  Isaac, who was too shy to read the rap himself, emailed his favorite rapper Mac Lethal and asked him to perform the song for him.  "My best friend Thomas who grew up down the street from me… Well he used to be … [Link]

Mashable » Stuck subway passengers throw impromptu graduation for student missing his ceremony

Wednesday 31 May 19:51:50 UTC 2017

If the New York City subway system routinely ruins your day with its signal problems, brake issues, and general inefficiencies, know that you are not the only one feeling the pain.  For example: The graduate who missed his ceremony at Radio City Music Hall after his train was delayed two hours due to an emergency brake malfunction. SEE ALSO: DJ Khaled … [Link]

Mashable » For one brief moment, 'covfefe' returned us to a time when Twitter wasn't traumatic

Wednesday 31 May 19:47:05 UTC 2017

Many eons ago (October), Twitter was a place where everyone, regardless of their political affiliation, could come to find the best and dumbest content on the web. In the months since Trump's election, the beloved platform has transformed into a one-stop trauma shop for all things political. That's why everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief on Tuesday night when the … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA's sun-kissing probe gets a hot new name

Wednesday 31 May 19:45:26 UTC 2017

Space Everything you need to know about NASA's plans to touch the sun. NASA can't wait to hurl a probe into the sun (kinda). Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists try to unwrap the secrets of Egyptian mummy DNA

Wednesday 31 May 19:42:51 UTC 2017

Science They might not have much in common with modern Egyptians. Scientists have long wondered whether ancient Egyptian mummies had DNA worth studying. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » This travel adaptor works in 150 countries

Wednesday 31 May 19:40:36 UTC 2017

MICRO solves the most annoying thing about travel adapters. It's super small and can fit all kinds of plugs from the Americas, Australia, Europe, and the U.K.  MICRO has surge protection, keeping your devices safe, thanks to the built-in fuse. You can get MICRO for $45.  Read more…More about Australia, Travel, Europe, United States Of America, and Travels [Link]

Mashable » Russia's Google rival just jumped into the self-driving car race

Wednesday 31 May 19:36:04 UTC 2017

Self-driving car testing is one of the most exciting developments in the automotive world, as autonomous vehicles take to the streets in California, Michigan, Arizona, and as soon as next year, Russia.  Russian search giant and Google competitor Yandex announced on Tuesday that it's working to develop its own on-demand transportation service, Yandex.Taxi. “At this point in time, there are dozens … [Link]

Mashable » What the Essential Phone means for the iPhone 8 and all future phones

Wednesday 31 May 19:31:39 UTC 2017

Apple deserves all the credit in the world for transforming smartphones from ugly chunks of plastic with physical QWERTY keyboards into sleek metal and glass touchscreen devices. In recent years, however, the company's ability to innovate with iPhone has been questioned. Despite some big internal upgrades like water-resistance and dual cameras — on top of the controversial removal of the headphone … [Link]

Mashable » The teaser for James Franco's 'The Deuce' is pretty clean for an HBO porn drama

Wednesday 31 May 19:29:47 UTC 2017

The first promo for HBO's new drama The Deuce puts the tease in teaser — which actually makes sense, when you hear the premise. Starring James Franco in the dual roles of twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino, The Deuce follows the story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the … [Link]

Mashable » Shareholders force Exxon to plan for a future where it can't burn all the oil

Wednesday 31 May 19:25:16 UTC 2017

As reports circulated that President Donald Trump was preparing to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, a significant shift in the other direction took place in an unlikely setting: the annual shareholders meeting of the world's largest oil company. In a massive Dallas ballroom, shareholders of ExxonMobil approved a resolution that asks the company to test its business plans … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's delivery drone system is getting parachutes for your packages

Wednesday 31 May 19:23:13 UTC 2017

It’s no secret that Amazon's been pursuing the delivery-by-drone method for a while now, but now we have a better idea about the next step in the evolution of that plan thanks to a new patent the mega-company received.  SEE ALSO: Drones that pass packages to each other could be the future of home delivery As flagged by GeekWire, Amazon has … [Link]

Popular Science » Sandboxes could help inspire more efficient wheels for heavy equipment

Wednesday 31 May 19:21:17 UTC 2017

Science Also, better Mars rovers. For some engineers at MIT, playing in a sandbox isn’t just fun and games. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Bill Simmons Says ESPN Blew It By Not Embracing Tech

Wednesday 31 May 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: ESPN's problem isn't competition over content: They didn't position themselves for a future where cord cutting was a reality, according to former ESPN personality Bill Simmons. "They didn't see a lot of this coming," said Simmons. "They didn't see cord cutting coming. They weren't ready for it. A lot of decisions were made based … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen needs your help identifying a meme

Wednesday 31 May 19:15:36 UTC 2017

There are A LOT of memes out there and it's just so hard to keep keep track of them all. Even model, internet legend, and professional John Legend troll Chrissy Teigen can't remember every single perfect picture used to capture the collective mood of the online community. So, she's looking for some help from the Internet Investigators of the World for … [Link]

Mashable » Mom rewrites her daughter's laughably outdated homework assignment

Wednesday 31 May 19:00:21 UTC 2017

While a simple school worksheet may seem innocent enough, one parent decided to rewrite the assignment, changing the narrative from a negative experience of a mother returning to work to a positive one. Lynne Polvino was helping her 6-year-old daughter Hazel with her homework last week when she noticed something troubling with the assignment, an unfortunate and increasingly common problem thanks … [Link]

Popular Science » The Essential Phone is boring hardware that may one day rule your smart home

Wednesday 31 May 18:57:17 UTC 2017

Gadgets The creator of Android has big plans that start with some familiar-looking devices. The creator of Android, Andy Rubin, has released the first devices from his Essential company. [Link]

Slashdot » Ethiopia Turns Off Internet Nationwide as Students Sit Exams

Wednesday 31 May 18:42:00 UTC 2017

Ethiopia shut down the internet yesterday ahead of a scheduled national examination that is underway in the country today. Social media users noted that the internet service was interrupted from around 7 pm on Tuesday — reportedly to prevent exam leaks. About 1.2 million students are taking the grade 10 national exams, with another 288,000 preparing for the grade 12 … [Link]

Popular Science » If we want bionic limbs that actually work, we might need smarter amputations

Wednesday 31 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Health The process hasn't changed much since the Civil War. Amputation essentially hasn’t changed since the Civil War, but that may not be true for much longer. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » The drug rebellion fighting big pharma to save the NHS millions

Wednesday 31 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Big pharma makes a killing off deadly diseases. Now people are fighting back, setting up buyers clubs and challenging patents, to curb global drug price gouging [Link]

New Scientist – News » How to get scientists and politicians talking the same language

Wednesday 31 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

It is time we closed the gulf between science and politics in an age when the impact of technology on society is coming thick and fast, says David Willetts [Link]

New Scientist – News » Diseases are global, so it’s time for global emergency response

Wednesday 31 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

As climate change and globalisation bring pandemics, we desperately need an agency for health emergencies. Enter the WHO, but will the world pay for it? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Underwater drones use sound to send snaps of the ocean floor

Wednesday 31 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Underwater unmanned vehicles that scour the ocean floor for submerged mines can now beam back their images to human operators in close to real-time [Link]

New Scientist – News » Could cannabis help crack cocaine addicts kick the habit?

Wednesday 31 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Crack users find it easier to give up when they take cannabis, and animals given components of cannabis are more likely to overcome a crack addiction [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain switch in voles makes them fall in love at first sight

Wednesday 31 May 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Through the activation of brain circuits with light, female voles were tricked into selecting specific partners [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: One API to Rule Your Home, Amazon's LightSail, Kotlin and More

Wednesday 31 May 18:29:36 UTC 2017

With the daily volume of API news constantly on the uprise and not enough time in the day to cover it all, ProgrammableWeb will offer brief montages of news that didn't get the full treatment in one of our other news stories. In our daily scrubdown of the Web for new APIs, SDKs and other tools, we came across this … [Link]

Mashable » Don't count on Netflix as net neutrality's savior

Wednesday 31 May 18:28:22 UTC 2017

The streaming times, they are a-changin'. Netflix, which fought hard and loudly for net neutrality when it was in the spotlight five years ago, has been relatively muted this time around. While the company's position hasn't changed — it still believes the principles behind net neutrality are fundamentally correct — Netflix isn't nearly as outspoken now that the FCC is throwing … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Alexa finally supports iCloud calendars

Wednesday 31 May 18:22:55 UTC 2017

If you use Amazon's trusty AI, Alexa, for all your scheduling needs, we have some good news for you. Amazon announced on Wednesday that Alexa-compatible devices now finally support Apple's iCloud calendars. While Alexa has previously synced with other major calendar services — including Google Calendar, G Suite, Outlook, and Office 365 — the AI assistant has been notably lacking integration … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists just found a faceless fish in Australia, so let that haunt your dreams

Wednesday 31 May 18:13:20 UTC 2017

The deep abyss off Australia's coasts is still mostly unknown to scientists. It's why researchers from Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Museum Victoria are currently aboard a monthlong voyage off the east coast. The mission is to uncover what's lurking deep down in the ocean.  SEE ALSO: A photographer has filmed bee porn for your viewing pleasure … [Link]

Mashable » Two friends play the absolute best ongoing game of 'The Floor is Lava' ever

Wednesday 31 May 18:12:35 UTC 2017

The death-defying, nerve-wrecking, parkour skill-flexing childhood game "The Floor is Lava" has gotten an adult makeover from two of its most serious contenders.  When friends Kevin Freshwater and Jahannah James get together, there's no telling when the lava will flow, but when it does, things get SERIOUS. And by serious, we mean that when one of them even says "the floor … [Link]

Mashable » CNN fires Kathy Griffin over her controversial Trump photo shoot

Wednesday 31 May 18:09:32 UTC 2017

New Year's Eve 2017 is going to be different on CNN this year. The cable network's annual show, New Year's Eve Live, co-hosted for almost the past 10 years by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and comedian Kathy Griffin, will no longer include Griffin. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump finally responded to Kathy Griffin's bloody Trump photo CNN announced her firing Wednesday morning … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' goes to space on new Horizon Lunar Colony map

Wednesday 31 May 18:02:24 UTC 2017

Overwatch is going to the moon with a brand new assault map, available to play on the PC's public test region today. Horizon Lunar Colony joins Hanamura, Temple of Anubis, and Volskaya Industries as the fourth assault-style map in Overwatch. Attacking and defending teams battle for control in the scientific moon base, witnessing the fate of the colony that lost … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram releases fierce rainbow stickers to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month

Wednesday 31 May 18:01:10 UTC 2017

Instagram is gearing up for June's Pride Month celebrations — and it's enlisting the help of LGBTQ creatives to lead the way.  The social network announced on Wednesday a new set of LGBTQ-themed stickers and a rainbow brush for Instagram Stories, all in celebration of Pride Month, the annual celebration of LGBTQ community and identity. The six stickers were created by … [Link]

Slashdot » Top Defense Contractor Left Sensitive Pentagon Files on Amazon Server With No Password

Wednesday 31 May 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Sensitive files linked to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — which works with the nation's intelligence agencies to analyze aerial data — were apparently left on a public Amazon server by an employee of Booz Allen Hamilton, one of the nation's top defense contractors, reports Gizmodo. From the article: A cache of more than 60,000 files was discovered last week on … [Link]

New Scientist – News » NASA mission into sun’s atmosphere named after astrophysicist

Wednesday 31 May 17:51:00 UTC 2017

The Parker Solar Probe will go closer to the surface of the sun than any previous probe, in order to discover more about the physics of stars and the origins of the solar wind [Link]

Mashable » Here’s why you shouldn’t totally despair if the U.S. ditches the Paris Climate Agreement

Wednesday 31 May 17:37:48 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ and state leaders say they'll keep fighting climate change, even if on their own.","image":"~ why you shouldn’t totally despair if the U.S. ditches the Paris Climate Agreement","sources"~ More about Science, Global Warming, Donald Trump, Paris Agreement, and New York City [Link]

Mashable » It's time to destroy startup-style workaholism once and for all

Wednesday 31 May 17:29:21 UTC 2017

There’s a debate raging in Silicon Valley this week that you should really know about.  Though it may look like just a few heated Twitter exchanges and at least one scathing blog post, it's really a high-profile fight over who gets to decide how we value work in the 21st century.  SEE ALSO: Why 'Handmaid's Tale' costumes are the most powerful … [Link]

Slashdot » Mary Meeker's 2017 Internet Trends Report

Wednesday 31 May 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner Mary Meeker delivered her annual rapid-fire internet trends report at Code Conference. Here's the summary: 1. Global smartphone growth is slowing: Smartphone shipments grew 3 percent year over year last year, versus 10 percent the year before. 2. Voice is beginning to replace typing in online queries. Twenty percent of mobile queries were made … [Link]

Mashable » These gloves will protect your fingers, no matter what

Wednesday 31 May 17:18:53 UTC 2017

ReSafe’s 'Mark VIII' gloves are made out of shatter-proof thermoplastic material and can withstand hammer blows and even saw blades. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hands, Strong, Chile, and Fishing [Link]

Mashable » 'Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite' roster leaks, no X-Men present

Wednesday 31 May 17:08:59 UTC 2017

The character roster for the upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite game leaked today, revealed by the same NeoGAF user who correctly leaked the existence of the game before its public reveal in December. The current roster for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is below with the newly leaked characters in bold. Just remember that this is from a leak, so it may … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber searched 'MDMA used for' on YouTube and Instagrammed the results

Wednesday 31 May 17:05:57 UTC 2017

Since Just Bieber returned to Instagram, he's used the platform to experiment with artistic expression, whether he's announcing his conjunctivitis diagnosis of documenting his abs. Usually, he's documenting his abs.  This morning, Bieber was so inspired that he Instagrammed 26 times in a single hour, including a TMZ screenshot of himself getting into an altercation and a photoshop of his head … [Link]

Mashable » Lebanon bans the new 'Wonder Woman' movie

Wednesday 31 May 17:05:19 UTC 2017

BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese security official says authorities have banned the new Wonder Woman movie following a campaign against its lead actress, who served in the Israeli army. SEE ALSO: Lebanese ministry calls for ban of 'Wonder Woman' movie Lebanon is officially at war with Israel. The ban is in accordance with a decades-old law that boycotts Israeli products and … [Link]

Mashable » My name is Dan Covfefe and unfortunately the meme died before I could capitalize financially on it

Wednesday 31 May 17:00:39 UTC 2017

My name is Dan Covfefe and I should be the person everyone is talking about right now. I should be the hit of the country—nay, the world- right now. But I’m not. And I blame you.  It all started with a tweet from Donald Trump. I saw the tweet almost instantly after it was posted and my heart started racing. The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Take a 360-degree virtual tour of a scientific research vessel

Wednesday 31 May 16:59:30 UTC 2017

Step into the wet lab, peek inside the chief scientist’s cabin and commandeer the bridge in a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse of Ireland's Celtic Explorer [Link]

Slashdot » Hollywood Is Fighting Billionaire Sean Parker's Plan To Let You Rent Movies Still in Theaters For $50

Wednesday 31 May 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Billionaire Sean Parker's plans to bring movies to your home as soon as they release in theatres has hit new roadblocks. After receiving praises for "Screening Room" from directors and producers Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, J.J. Abrams, and Peter Jackson, as well as Hollywood studios, the buzz for the startup has started to wane. From a report: Though Parker and … [Link]

Mashable » Is James Corden trying to usurp Ryan Seacrest as the busiest man in showbiz?

Wednesday 31 May 16:35:54 UTC 2017

Late night TV is full of overachieving hosts: Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon are locked in a battle for ratings dominance (while Colbert is simultaneously locked in a snark battle with President Trump); Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 2018 Oscars (despite this year's controversial telecast); and James Corden is apparently trying to become the third-busiest man in showbiz behind … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable new 'Game of Thrones' Funkos will make you forget the tiresome bloodshed

Wednesday 31 May 16:27:45 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones gets pretty grim more often than not, so it's nice to have pint-sized figurines of the characters to give us a little break. Funko's newest line of Game of Thrones figures introduce new characters while making the old ones as sinister adorable as ever.  The new figures will be available in July, just in time for you to … [Link]

Popular Science » Faceless fish aren't the only absurd creatures emerging from Australia’s Eastern Abyss

Wednesday 31 May 16:19:01 UTC 2017

Animals Also featured: a fish that’s mostly face. A gelatinous, reverse aquatic CatDog actually isn't the weirdest thing they found. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » From politicians to celebrities, few are happy to see Trump pull out of Paris Agreement

Wednesday 31 May 16:08:48 UTC 2017

Forget "covfefe" — it's time to focus on  the Paris Climate Agreement. On Wednesday morning, while the world was busy mocking President Trump for his late-night Twitter typo, a far more pressing matter came to light. President Trump confirmed on social media that in a matter of days he will be announcing his decision on whether or not the United States … [Link]

Mashable » A 'deep like' is the worst thing that can happen when you're lurking on Instagram

Wednesday 31 May 16:06:18 UTC 2017

I was 92 weeks deep in a stranger's Instagram account when something truly terrible happened — my finger accidentally double-tapped the screen, resulting in the dreaded "deep like." Cue: panic, profound regret, and infinite embarrassment. A deep like is the moment you accidentally "like" a really old photo when lurking on someone's Instagram profile. Many of us are guilty of deep … [Link]

Mashable » Sheer genius or jumped shark: A 'Super Mario' fidget spinner exists

Wednesday 31 May 16:00:54 UTC 2017

The world isn't quite ready to let go of fidget spinners, the time-wasting stress relief that you spin around and around and around. YouTuber A Pyro Design realized that if you print a series of sequential images on the arms of a spinner and let it fly, you end up with a miniature zoetrope, a staple of old-timey penny arcades … [Link]

Slashdot » British Airways Says IT Collapse Came After Servers Damaged By Power Problem

Wednesday 31 May 16:00:00 UTC 2017

A huge IT failure that stranded 75,000 British Airways passengers followed damage to servers that were overwhelmed when the power returned after an outage, the airline said on Wednesday. From a report: BA is seeking to limit the damage to its reputation and has apologised to customers after hundreds of flights were canceled over a long holiday weekend. The airline … [Link]

Mashable » Yep, there's already a fidget spinner makeup tutorial

Wednesday 31 May 15:57:20 UTC 2017

Fidget spinners are taking over the world, and there's no stopping the invasion. It's not enough that they toy has crashed nail art, baked goods, kids' haircuts, and even porn, but it was only a matter of time before the ADHD coping gadgets showed up in the makeup world.  SEE ALSO: Kid rapper releases fidget spinner song that actually kinda slaps … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watch cuttlefish apparently pretending to walk just like crabs

Wednesday 31 May 15:56:00 UTC 2017

The curious tentacle movements could be performed to fool unsuspecting prey or to ward off predators [Link]

Mashable » Can you still watch 'Wonder Woman' if you've never seen 'Batman v Superman'?

Wednesday 31 May 15:50:46 UTC 2017

Although this weekend's Wonder Woman is the first-ever live-action solo film about the Amazonian princess, it's also the fourth film in Warner Bros.' DC Extended Universe.  So what's a moviegoer to do if they're not caught up on Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Suicide Squad? Can Wonder Woman stand on its own, or are the other … [Link]

Mashable » Students create impressive schoolwork waterfall to celebrate the end of the year

Wednesday 31 May 15:50:42 UTC 2017

There are less wasteful ways to enjoy the last day of school, but few as dramatic. Students from Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, celebrated the end of the school year in the only reasonable way they knew how – by throwing all of their homework, class notes, old tests, and probably just a lot of unused paper down the stairwell, … [Link]

Mashable » Your intense iPhone thirst could be slowing down Nintendo's Switch production

Wednesday 31 May 15:44:36 UTC 2017

Bad news, gamers: our collective thirst for new smartphones could throw off your chances of being able to get your hands on the hottest console on the market for the rest of the year.  The Nintendo Switch has been a hot commodity since it dropped back in March — it's the fastest-selling console in the company's extensive history and likely the … [Link]

Mashable » You're not going to believe who inspired Eminem's hit album, 'The Eminem Show'

Wednesday 31 May 15:44:07 UTC 2017

Eminem’s fourth studio album, The Eminem Show — which took the grammy for Best Rap Album and was nominated for Album of the Year — was inspired by a pretty unlikely source. No, not the bass heavy beats of someone like fellow producer/rap icon/BFF Dr. Dre, but rather the mask-totting '90s comedy icon Jim Carrey — a revelation that comes from the … [Link]

Mashable » Longchamp and Burberry have set up stores on WeChat, China's top messenger app

Wednesday 31 May 15:25:45 UTC 2017

Besides chatting with friends and idly thumbing through their social feeds, you can now buy luxury bags off China's largest social app, WeChat. The country's most popular messenger app — which boasted nearly 900 million daily users last year — is so ubiquitous that luxury brands like Longchamp and Burberry are jumping onboard, reports the Wall Street Journal. SEE ALSO: Japan's … [Link]

Mashable » Lorde surprises lucky NYC cashier with free concert tickets

Wednesday 31 May 15:23:05 UTC 2017

A simple smoothie run turned out to be an encounter of a lifetime for Lorde and a fan.  The New Zealand artist is preparing for her headlining set at Governor's Ball in New York City, and stopped by a Liquiteria for some fuel on Tuesday. While at the juice shop, she was recognized by the cashier who happened to be a … [Link]

Slashdot » Self-Driving Cars Will Boost the Job Market, Says Marc Andreessen

Wednesday 31 May 15:20:00 UTC 2017

A future with self-driving cars has induced a lot of anxiety about a resulting loss of jobs, but in fact, they'll create tons more jobs, Silicon Valley investor Marc Andreessen (Wikipedia) said at Recode's annual conference on Tuesday evening. "The jobs crisis we have in the U.S. is that we don't have enough workers," he said. From a report: "It's … [Link]

Popular Science » Learn a new language on your phone

Wednesday 31 May 15:15:24 UTC 2017

DIY Use your commute to pick up a foreign lingo. Shut down Snapchat, forget Facebook, and put your screen time to good use—like using an app on your phone to learn a foreign language. [Link]

Mashable » I replaced my smartphone with a Nokia 3310, and I never want to go back

Wednesday 31 May 15:10:49 UTC 2017

For the last week or so, my Android smartphone was benched—I put it into a drawer, and for the next week, barely touched it. Instead, I used the new Nokia 3310, a reboot of Nokia's 17 year-old phone of the same name, which was once legendary for its longevity and near-indestructibility.  I thought I'd suffer the week at the hands of … [Link]

Mashable » Using only scissors and glue, this engineer makes impossible pop-up sculptures from plain paper

Wednesday 31 May 15:05:22 UTC 2017

Peter Dahmen is a professional paper engineer. He creates beautiful and intricate pop-up designs that fold in and out like an accordion.  He has a YouTube channel, where he shows some of his best creations and free tutorials and templates for you to try at home. Read more…More about Art, Artist, Paper, Origami, and Crafts [Link]

Mashable » It wouldn't be graduation season without a couple of failed back flips

Wednesday 31 May 15:00:53 UTC 2017

You’ve got your diploma, you've shaken all the hands that need to be shook, you've graduated …now what? It's become tradition among some teens, after receiving their high school diploma, to do a front or back flip in front of friends, family, classmates, and teachers. Sure, why not. SEE ALSO: Extremely normal shirt gets an honor roll student banned from graduation … [Link]

Mashable » The work behind the T-Rex chase in 'Jurassic Park' is mind-boggling

Wednesday 31 May 15:00:00 UTC 2017

The T-Rex's escape from its paddock and the ensuing attack in Jurassic Park is one of the best moments of the entire film, and one of the most iconic sequences of all time.  But, it required a lot of work and ingenuity to make it come to life. Today, Art of the Scene returns to explore the T-Rex's paddock attack, and … [Link]

Mashable » T-Rex's iconic escape scene in 'Jurassic Park' was more than just CGI

Wednesday 31 May 15:00:00 UTC 2017

"Must go faster!" The T-Rex's escape from its paddock and the ensuing attack in Jurassic Park is one of the best moments in the entire film, and it's also one of the most iconic movie sequences of all time. But, it required a lot of work and ingenuity to make it come to life. Today, Art of the Scene returns … [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK government to be taken back to court again over air pollution

Wednesday 31 May 14:59:46 UTC 2017

Environmental lawyers ClientEarth have said they are taking the government back to court once again over its inadequate plans to tackle illegal air pollution [Link]

New Scientist – News » Trump looks set to take US out of Paris climate agreement

Wednesday 31 May 14:59:45 UTC 2017

US president Donald Trump is expected to announce this week that he will take the country out of the international climate agreement     [Link]

Mashable » The Man Destroying Net Neutrality

Wednesday 31 May 14:56:51 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Fcc, Net Neutrality, Mashable Reels, Open Internet, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » For second time, U.S. to withdraw from major climate treaty, this time the Paris Agreement

Wednesday 31 May 14:48:26 UTC 2017

For the second time since 2000, the U.S. is poised to pull out of a major climate treaty that the country itself fought hard for.  Unlike the last time this happened with the Kyoto Protocol in 2001, however, the Paris Climate Agreement, which President Donald Trump is preparing to pull the U.S. out of, is widely viewed as the last, best … [Link]

Mashable » Flight delay? Get reimbursed with this clever app

Wednesday 31 May 14:47:05 UTC 2017

When it launched in 2013, AirHelp made a simple promise: Report your flight disasters to the company’s customer service agents, and they’ll litigate against airlines on your behalf. You don’t have to pay a penny—unless they manage to get you a settlement. And when they do, the service takes a 25 percent cut. Simple. On Tuesday, the three-year-old company is taking its … [Link]

Mashable » Capture perfect Insta-worthy underwater selfies with this bionic fish

Wednesday 31 May 14:46:03 UTC 2017

Biki is a fish-shaped underwater drone that captures crisp photos and 4K video while streaming the picture to a device wirelessly. Read more…More about Video, Photography, Technology, Drones, and Robot [Link]

Mashable » Twitch plays the stock market using $50,000 of actual money

Wednesday 31 May 14:42:00 UTC 2017

Twitch played Pokémon. Twitch played Dark Souls. And now, Twitch is playing… the stock market. StockStream gives Twitch users a chance to move actual money around every day on the New York Stock Exchange. It's funded — to start with, at least — by $50,000 provided by the stream's owner. SEE ALSO: 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' is coming to Twitch for an … [Link]

Slashdot » Andy Rubin Says Essential's Ambient OS Will Be Open Source, Hints at Better Update Cycle

Wednesday 31 May 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Playground CEO Andy Rubin, whose new company Essential unveiled a new premium Android smartphone and Amazon Echo competitor yesterday, says his company's Ambient OS smart home platform will be open source. That means that Rubin, who rose to fame in the tech industry for co-founding Android, essentially wants to apply the same open source … [Link]

Mashable » Not even Elon Musk could sway Trump on the Paris Agreement

Wednesday 31 May 14:37:59 UTC 2017

Elon Musk has President Donald Trump's ear as a member of the White House's business advisory council, and he has not been afraid to use it to lobby him on key issues. One of those is global climate change.  And yet even Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX who has been pushing the world toward a future of renewable energy, … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump finally responded to Kathy Griffin's bloody Trump photo

Wednesday 31 May 14:36:08 UTC 2017

In the words of Kathy Griffin, Kathy Griffin "went too far." The comedian shocked the internet on Tuesday after TMZ revealed a pre-released photo from one of Griffin's recent photoshoots. In the photo, Griffin stands holding a fake, bloody decapitated head of Donald Trump. Kathy Griffin Beheads Donald Trump in Shocking Photo Shoot (PHOTO) https://t.co/UM9GHRrFf5 — TMZ (@TMZ) May 30, 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Westwick gives the most Chuck Bass answer when asked about rebooting 'Gossip Girl'

Wednesday 31 May 14:35:39 UTC 2017

When Radio Times asked Ed Westwick about the possibility of more Gossip Girl, the 29-year-old actor was against it. Everything's getting revived these days, he argued, and what's the rush? "Nah, that’s not gonna happen," he told Radio Times. What if Netflix backed production with a budget worthy of those slick Upper East Siders? "I'll do it then," he replied. SEE … [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI will be able to beat us at everything by 2060, say experts

Wednesday 31 May 14:33:00 UTC 2017

A survey of more than 350 artificial intelligence researchers predicts how long it will take for machines to beat us at all tasks [Link]

Mashable » How the hell do you pronounce 'Covfefe'? Our nation is divided.

Wednesday 31 May 14:07:10 UTC 2017

It’s not often that a completely new word enters the English language literally overnight, but that's what happened Wednesday thanks to President Trump's latest mysterious midnight tweet about "covfefe." It all began with this now deleted missive from our fearless leader. It raised a million questions — but first among them was how the hell you pronounce this odd new part … [Link]

Mashable » Who will win the Game of Thrones? Our updated power rankings

Wednesday 31 May 14:04:25 UTC 2017

With all the twists and turns in each episode of Game of Thrones, it can be easy to forget there's a big-picture question being posed by the show. It's simply this: Who or what will rule the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros when the smoke clears at the end of the final season next year? We haven't forgotten. Almost exactly two years … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Is Pulling US Out of Paris Climate Deal: Sources

Wednesday 31 May 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: President Trump has made his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the decision. Details on how the withdrawal will be executed are being worked out by a small team including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. They're deciding on whether to initiate a full, formal withdrawal … [Link]

Mashable » Will a robot take your job? This website provides an answer (that you probably won't like)

Wednesday 31 May 13:48:27 UTC 2017

Here’s what we know about robots: Robots have taken jobs. Robots are taking jobs. Robots will take jobs.  The question remains, though: How many jobs? Hard to say. Analysts, futurists, and academics vary in their assessment of just how many jobs (and perhaps more importantly which jobs) are at risk, but they generally all agree: things are going to change.  SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » Hawaii’s most popular coral reefs are in big trouble

Wednesday 31 May 13:17:03 UTC 2017

Environment Reefs are in grave danger across the globe. Warming ocean temperatures are imperiling Hawaii’s coral reefs. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Is 'Buckhorn, South Dakota' a real place? What we know about the other 'Twin Peaks'

Wednesday 31 May 13:13:51 UTC 2017

Just four episodes in, Showtime's revival of Twin Peaks has already broken all kinds of Twin Peaks rules. There's music not composed by Angelo Badalamenti, the Man From Another Place has evolved into a talking tree, Sheriff Harry S. Truman is nowhere in sight and Agent Cooper is definitely not himself right now. But the biggest difference fans will notice about … [Link]

Mashable » Hands on with the reMarkable, the closest thing to paper since paper

Wednesday 31 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ this the future of writing?","image":&q~ combined the best parts of the Kindle and iPad","sources":[{&q~ tablet,writing,notes,invention,e ink,real-time,stylus,real-time video,real time,real-time-video,real time video","sec0":null,&~ tablet,writing,notes,invention,e ink,real-time,stylus,real-time video,real time,real-time-video,real time video","videoSeriesName&q~ More about Tech, Tablet, E Ink, and Tech [Link]

Slashdot » DNA From Ancient Egyptian Mummies Reveals Their Ancestry

Wednesday 31 May 13:00:00 UTC 2017

HanzoSpam quotes a report from Washington Post: Ancient Egyptians were an archaeologist's dream. They left behind intricate coffins, massive pyramids and gorgeous hieroglyphs, the pictorial writing code cracked in 1799. But there was one persistent hole in ancient Egyptian identity: their chromosomes. A study led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History and the … [Link]

Mashable » Of course Obama's old photographer hilariously trolled Trump's 'covfefe' tweet

Wednesday 31 May 12:49:03 UTC 2017

While the rest of the world was freaking out over President Donald Trump's mysterious Twitter typo, Pete Souza, President Obama's official photographer, was busy thinking up his next troll of Trump. SEE ALSO: Pete Souza's absolute best trolls of Donald Trump Sure enough, on Wednesday morning, Souza dropped his troll of Trump, even referencing the "typo seen 'round the Internet."  C-O-V-F….. … [Link]

Mashable » Trevor Noah explains why Trump's big trip was a big ol' embarrassment

Wednesday 31 May 12:41:04 UTC 2017

Some called the President's first trip abroad a big success, but Trevor Noah would like to, uh, politely disagree, please. The comedian excoriated the president on The Daily Show Tuesday night for jeopardizing American alliances and moral leadership abroad.  “Who are you? Who does that? Are you serious?” Noah said of the trip — and by, extension — the whole … [Link]

Mashable » Tennis player harasses female reporter in cringeworthy TV interview

Wednesday 31 May 12:15:58 UTC 2017

A French tennis player has been banned from the French Open after a cringeworthy live TV interview in which he repeatedly tried to kiss a female reporter. SEE ALSO: Cricketer's sexist behaviour spotlights how female sports reporters are treated Maxime Hamou, 21, kissed journalist Maly Thomas on the head and neck while wrapping his arm around her shoulder, as she tried … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Is ADHD a sleep disorder? Stimulant drug improves symptoms

Wednesday 31 May 12:15:00 UTC 2017

A drug normally used to treat narcolepsy appears to be better than Ritalin for ADHD – bolstering the theory that ADHD is a sleep disorder [Link]

Mashable » Amazon has quietly turned its mobile app into a weird and wonderful ecommerce arsenal

Wednesday 31 May 12:12:17 UTC 2017

Amazon seems to want its smartphone app to span more than just traditional online shopping. As its customers have spilled into the mobile space, the e-commerce giant has turned its flagship app into something of a testing ground for the small-screen shopping experience of the future. It now boasts a slew of experimental features beyond Amazon's standard store listings—some of which … [Link]

Mashable » This is how dedicated Manchester United fans announce their pregnancy

Wednesday 31 May 11:49:07 UTC 2017

Couples keep coming up with creative ways to announce their pregnancies. SEE ALSO: 2 professional soccer players vs. 30 kids is a surprisingly close match This Manchester United football fan, Shaun Hubert, celebrated his love for his team while announcing his partner's pregnancy. Hubert created a stop motion video to share the news. In the video above, two Manchester United … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

Wednesday 31 May 11:43:00 UTC 2017

Life in simulated zero gravity turns bacteria into reproductive powerhouses and may help them form tough colonies that could pose a risk to humans in space [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sea stars filmed hunting squid and squabbling over eating it

Wednesday 31 May 11:31:24 UTC 2017

Snails feast on sea lily faeces in the latest videos from submersibles diving in never-before-explored parts of the ocean [Link]

Mashable » Andrew Garfield channels his inner Whitney Houston in this drag show lipsync battle

Wednesday 31 May 11:27:54 UTC 2017

Andrew Garfield isn't the first person you'd expect to perform at a drag show. However, the actor is full of surprises.  SEE ALSO: 'Nancy' isn't a person, it's a podcast. Oh, and it's super, super gay. He showed up and showed out in last night's "Werq the World Tour" London show — a variety show that features some of RuPaul's Drag … [Link]

Mashable » I ran a half marathon with an AI trainer and was not impressed

Wednesday 31 May 11:15:00 UTC 2017

I did something very dumb last weekend: I decided to challenge the limits of artificial intelligence and my own body on a 13.1-mile course to glory.  My body held up fine — but the AI couldn't quite keep the pace, serving as yet another reminder that current AI tech still hasn't caught up to the hype.  I had been testing out … [Link]

Mashable » Footballer's reaction to a tackle is the most ridiculous thing you'll see today

Wednesday 31 May 11:11:44 UTC 2017

If there's one thing footballers get accused of a lot, it's diving. SEE ALSO: This footballer's missed goal is so awkward it'll make you wince Now we're not saying Serbian footballer Danko Lazović is diving in the video above — from the replay it's sort of tricky to tell — but there's nothing ambiguous about what happens after he's on … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump responds to Donald Trump's 'covfefe' tweet

Wednesday 31 May 10:28:28 UTC 2017

So THIS is what it means.  Wait a minute. Was he toying with us from minute one? Or is he just trying to capitalise on the media storm about that "covfefe" tweet and save the day with a smooth move?  SEE ALSO: People are going 'covfefe' over Donald Trump's 'covfefe' tweet Donald Trump is a master of TV game shows, having … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Build Supercomputers with Raspberry Pi 3 – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Wednesday 31 May 10:27:22 UTC 2017

Get "Build Supercomputers with Raspberry Pi 3" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-06-01 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Believe it or not, these outrageous creations are fully working computers

Wednesday 31 May 10:20:28 UTC 2017

We wouldn't blame you if you didn't realise there were working computers in these amazing creations. Case modification, or case mods, can start with changes as simple as giving your computer case a new coat of paint — or, as you'll see, get really complicated. SEE ALSO: Redditor Builds Portable Laptop-Sized Xbox 360 Mod Naturally, those exhibited at Computex, one of … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling wades in on Donald Trump's latest Twitter gaffe

Wednesday 31 May 10:06:56 UTC 2017

As anyone who's been near the internet in the past five hours will know, it doesn't get much more ridiculous than "covfefe." SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen responds to Trump's 'covfefe' tweet with a hilariously brutal burn It all started in the early hours of Wednesday morning, when the current president of the United States tweeted the following insightful message: Image: twitter/@realdonaldtrumpUnsurprisin~ … [Link]

Slashdot » AI Could Get Smarter By Copying the Neural Structure of a Rat Brain

Wednesday 31 May 10:00:00 UTC 2017

the_newsbeagle writes: Many of today's fanciest artificial intelligence systems are some type of artificial neural network, but they bear only the roughest resemblance to a biological brain's real networks of neurons. That could change thanks to a $100M program from IARPA. The intelligence agency is funding neuroscience teams to map 1 cubic millimeter of rodent brain, looking at activity in … [Link]

Mashable » Google pays homage to an architectural genius with its latest doodle

Wednesday 31 May 9:52:26 UTC 2017

Google often pays tribute to remarkable people of history with a special doodle on its homepage. SEE ALSO: Google Doodle uses furry animals to deliver an Earth Day message Today, Google has honored the ground breaking architect Zaha Hadid — who passed away one year ago — with this doodle. Image: GoogleArtists went through several different versions before deciding on the … [Link]

Mashable » This guy wants to use tech to create a 'wizarding pub' in London

Wednesday 31 May 9:12:15 UTC 2017

If you like 1) drinking in pubs and 2) the magical world of Harry Potter, you are most definitely in luck. Matthew Cortland, a designer and former reading teacher, is launching a Kickstarter for a "wizarding pub and inn" in London called The Cauldron — a venue that would use technology and the internet of things to simulate sweet, sweet … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen responds to Trump's 'covfefe' tweet with a hilariously brutal burn

Wednesday 31 May 9:09:53 UTC 2017

It’s now been over four hours since Donald Trump tweeted his already infamous "covfefe" tweet. SEE ALSO: Want Donald Trump's voice on your GPS? It's here anyway It still hasn't been deleted: Despite the constant negative press covfefe — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2017 Obviously there have been plenty of responses, but in the early hours of Wednesday morning … [Link]

Mashable » North Korea loves Apple so much, it's produced an iPad of its own

Wednesday 31 May 9:04:46 UTC 2017

North Korea's got a new tablet on the market. And it's not shied away from calling it an iPad. The "Ryonghung IPad" was featured in the latest edition of the country's Foreign Trade magazine. SEE ALSO: Americans have no idea where North Korea is but are pretty sure it's in Australia In it, the product is claimed to have a quadcore … [Link]

Mashable » Merriam-Webster dictionary sums up Trump's 'covfefe' blunder in 1 perfect tweet

Wednesday 31 May 8:59:41 UTC 2017

We knew that Donald Trump wasn't great at spelling but the "covfefe" tweet is truly something else.  SEE ALSO: People are going 'covfefe' over Donald Trump's 'covfefe' tweet The internet had a lot of fun trying to figure out what the U.S. president wanted to say with that incomplete tweet, which is still online after more than four hours.  Despite the … [Link]

Mashable » Keyboard fans, rejoice: BlackBerry KEYone is available to buy

Wednesday 31 May 8:26:33 UTC 2017

Prepare your fingers: BlackBerry's new Android-meets-physical-keyboard phone, the KEYone, is now available for purchase in the U.S. You can get it on BlackBerry's website, Amazon, and Best Buy online, or at select Best Buy stores, for the price of $549.99. SEE ALSO: 11 reasons why you should dump your iPhone for the BlackBerry KEYone The phone is available in two unlocked … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese calligraphy just got a virtual reality reboot, and it's gorgeous

Wednesday 31 May 8:13:33 UTC 2017

As they say, the VR wand is mightier than the sword. The traditional art of Chinese calligraphy is getting a breath of digital modernity, thanks to a new VR installation by the Taiwan National Palace Museum, and technology show Computex. SEE ALSO: Arcades of the future are going to be amazing, if StarVR is any indication The project is claimed to … [Link]

Mashable » Nest Cam IQ's 4K eye means 'zoom to enhance' is now a reality

Wednesday 31 May 7:01:06 UTC 2017

CSI’s "zoom to enhance" is now a real thing thanks to Nest's new Cam IQ home security camera. The $299 Cam IQ is the third member in the Google-owned smart home company's hassle-free Nest Cam family. It's not only more powerful than any previous Nest Cam, but also exceptionally attractive (as far as home security cameras go). SEE ALSO: Nest Cam … [Link]

Slashdot » Sony Ships Its Last Ever PlayStation 3 In Japan

Wednesday 31 May 7:00:00 UTC 2017

After 11 years, Sony has stopped shipping the PlayStation 3 to retailers in Japan. The country stopped production on the 500GB model in December last year, but now a recent update on PlayStation Japan's website suggests that the other lingering units have all been shipped as well. It's only a matter of time before the console stops being produced altogether … [Link]

Mashable » People are going 'covfefe' over Donald Trump's 'covfefe' tweet

Wednesday 31 May 5:37:22 UTC 2017

And so, the word "covfefe" was coined.  Donald Trump took to Twitter on Tuesday night to complain about the media, as per usual, but the president unwittingly sent out an incomplete tweet — with a misspelling the internet had a lot of fun with.  SEE ALSO: Trump’s strangest moments overseas: Steak, swords, and one orb to rule them all "Despite the … [Link]

Mashable » Like Kickstarter, but for legal cases

Wednesday 31 May 4:38:26 UTC 2017

CrowdJustice took on Brexit. Now the Kickstarter-like site is bringing its legal crowdfunding model to the United States. SEE ALSO: Dude tries to crowdfund a $15,000 engagement ring. Internet says, 'Nope!' The platform for public interest litigation covers legal costs through online donations. The challenge to Article 50 campaign, taking on Brexit, raised nearly $200,000 in U.S. dollars. On Tuesday, the … [Link]

Mashable » How Andy Rubin's Essential is different from other smartphone companies

Wednesday 31 May 4:24:05 UTC 2017

Andy Rubin sees a problem with smartphones. They're boring. They're fragmented. The companies that make them aren't as well-suited at advancing technologies around them as they should be. Rubin invented Android, so he admits to some responsibility at creating this problem. That's no doubt part of the reason he chose to create a new company, Essential, which unveiled its first products … [Link]

Mashable » McDonald's has made an Australian burger hack an official menu item

Wednesday 31 May 3:50:28 UTC 2017

Seems like McDonald's has been keeping track of how you've been messing with its food. It's figured out that plenty of Aussies have been swapping out the Big Mac's beef patties with chicken ones. So it did the only logical thing, and put the often-requested burger on the menu. SEE ALSO: Five Guys beat In-N-Out as best burger chain, proving there … [Link]

Mashable » You used to call Trump on his cellphone

Wednesday 31 May 3:50:27 UTC 2017

Trump know when that hotline bling, that can only mean one thing.  BREAKING: President Trump has been urging world leaders to call him on his cellphone, raising security and secrecy concerns. — AP Politics (@AP_Politics) May 31, 2017 Ever since I left the city, you, you, you … Taking that Hotline Bling sketch way too far. — Maris Kreizman (@mariskreizman) May … [Link]

Mashable » Android creator explains why his new Essential Phone looks so weird

Wednesday 31 May 3:50:26 UTC 2017

Earlier today, Android founder Andy Rubin finally unveiled the new smartphone he's been teasing for months. The phone, the first product from Rubin's new company Essential, is so big that its nearly bezel-less display wraps almost all the way around the handset's front-facing camera. Now Rubin has offered an explanation for the odd design choice, which raised more than a few … [Link]

Slashdot » Experts Call For Preserving Copper, Pneumatic Systems As Hedge For Cyber Risk

Wednesday 31 May 3:30:00 UTC 2017

chicksdaddy quotes a report from The Security Ledger: The United States should invest resources in preserving aging, analog infrastructure including telecommunications networks that use copper wire and pneumatic pumps used to pump water as a hedge against the growing threat of global disruption resulting from a cyber attack on critical infrastructure, two researchers at MITRE argue. The researchers, Emily Frye … [Link]

Mashable » Scammer calls a guy to 'fix' his computer, doesn't realise it's the police

Wednesday 31 May 2:59:51 UTC 2017

Ah, delicious schadenfreude. A scammer purporting to be from Microsoft technical support accidentally called New Zealand Police, trying to get access to the officer's computer via remote access program TeamViewer — a unfortunately common PC support scam. Sadly for this scammer though, he's called the wrong people. And police posted the results on Facebook. Read more… window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync~ js=document.createElement('scri~ _msla("//connect.facebook.net/~ about … [Link]

Popular Science » What you need to know about the missile defense system that just intercepted a practice target in space

Wednesday 31 May 2:42:00 UTC 2017

Military $244 million to destroy a dummy under ideal conditions. Missile defense system successfully intercepts a practice target in space, which is impressive but far from what needs to be done. [Link]

Mashable » Former Apple designer's new camera app aims to help you shoot like a pro

Wednesday 31 May 2:18:22 UTC 2017

Your iPhone's camera has so much more power than iOS' stock camera app lets you tap. That's because the camera app that comes on your iPhone doesn't take full advantage of all of your camera's capabilities, which is why many serious iPhone photographers use a third-party camera app to shoot.  Now, iPhone photography enthusiasts have a new app at their disposal: … [Link]

Mashable » There's now a crowdfunding campaign to buy stolen hacking tools

Wednesday 31 May 2:11:24 UTC 2017

It’s quite the dilemma: A nefarious group of hackers plans to sell a cache of stolen National Security Agency exploits, but you can't quite come up with the cryptocurrency needed to buy it.  What to do? Well, if you're two prominent security researchers, the answer is simple: crowdfund it. That's right, there's now a Patreon for buying stolen NSA hacking tools. … [Link]

Mashable » Painfully cool 'Sonic Mania' trailer dares you to believe Sonic can be good again

Wednesday 31 May 1:46:48 UTC 2017

Can Sonic the Hedgehog ever bounce back after so many disappointments, dating all the way back to 1998's Sonic Adventure? No one knows for sure, but Sega makes a strong case for Sonic Mania with this nifty, new trailer. There's a release date now — Aug. 15, 2017 — but there's also a bunch of great pencil-drawn animations to stare … [Link]

Mashable » Steve Ballmer shows off his AI-powered basketball broadcast

Wednesday 31 May 1:27:51 UTC 2017

Steve Ballmer wants to upgrade your basketball viewing experience.  The former Microsoft CEO and owner of the LA Clippers demonstrated some new capabilities of Second Spectrum, a service he's planning on releasing in 2018 that adds the power of artificial intelligence to the sports watching experience. SEE ALSO: Legendary sportsperson's response to fan letter wows Instagram At the annual Code Conference, … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google Lobby Against Texas 'Bathroom' Bill

Wednesday 31 May 1:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Executives from some of the globe's leading technology firms are demanding that Texas not adopt "discriminatory" bathroom legislation. On the table in Texas is a law similar to one enacted — and later partially repealed — in North Carolina. The tech companies have aligned themselves with critics of the bill who … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2423: A Zuckerberg Presidency!

Wednesday 31 May 1:15:05 UTC 2017

Eek! UnLike! Brought to you exclusively by NeoNet Corp. Help us build a better web with no tracking or ads. [Link]

Mashable » Awesome dad builds his kid a working hovercraft

Wednesday 31 May 0:55:04 UTC 2017

While most kids are playing around with fidget spinners, this kid has his very own hovercraft, thanks to his dad. Paul Boswell, a research scientist in Minnesota, built his son a toy he could drive recently, except this is no soapbox car. Nope, Boswell built his son a hovercraft.  But while it looks really cool, Boswell said that he wouldn't … [Link]

Slashdot » Conch Shells Inspire Next Generation Helmets, Body Armor

Wednesday 31 May 0:45:00 UTC 2017

New submitter omaha393 writes: Researchers at MIT used a 3D printing approach to develop a biomimetic composite capable of withstanding 70-85% more resistance than typical helmet designs. The material was manufactured using a composite of hard and soft printable polymers called VeroMagenta and TangoBlackPlus. The polymers were printed to overlay in a specific pattern that mimics conch shell molecular hierarchy, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do You Choose a News Source?

Wednesday 31 May 0:05:00 UTC 2017

Obfiscator writes: Journalism has long had potential to change the world. The latest elections in the United States demonstrated new dimensions of this, with the rise of "fake news" and "echo chambers," as well as a president who has few reservations in expressing his thoughts of the media. The Christian Science Monitor has been a favorite news site of mine … [Link]

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