Geekish

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

Slashdot » Top-Secret NSA Report Details Russian Hacking Effort Days Before 2016 Election

Monday 5 June 23:40:00 UTC 2017

Russian hacking groups played a larger role in the 2016 election than anyone realized, according to a highly-classified NSA document published today in The Intercept. The document reveals that a Russian intelligence operation sent spear-phishing emails to more than 100 local election officials days before the election, which ran through a hack of a U.S. voting software supplier. The Russian … [Link]

Mashable » Aly Raisman shares beautiful message about self-love on Instagram

Monday 5 June 23:37:58 UTC 2017

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman is known as a strident supporter of body positivity. When she received sexist comments from a TSA employee recently, Raisman called him out on Twitter. Thankfully, Raisman has an Instagram that can help you forget the haters and focus on what's real. SEE ALSO: The tear-filled moment Aly Raisman knew she NAILED it Raisman posted this photo … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk has a 'Zootopia' moment at the DMV

Monday 5 June 23:19:02 UTC 2017

Billionaire tech CEOs—they're just like us! They have to deal with meetings, paperwork, and the dreaded DMV. On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a moment from his morning trip to the DMV—but it seemed like he was having a good time at the bureaucratic hellhole. SEE ALSO: Why Elon Musk, not Donald Trump, is the most important person on Twitter … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's New iOS File Manager Coming This Fall As Part of iOS 11

Monday 5 June 23:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple announced the new file manager today. A demo showed that the application will provide access to local files and files in cloud storage services such as Dropbox, iCloud Drive, and Box. It will support nested folders, favorites, search, tags, and a list view in which files can be sorted by … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat buys a company to help it better track your whereabouts

Monday 5 June 22:50:43 UTC 2017

Snap may have lost a bunch of money last quarter, and by a bunch we mean $2.2 billion. But it's just a young company trying to build a sustainable business model—and that means adding some "creepy" advertising. SEE ALSO: Snapchat's new 'limitless' snaps will change everything Placed, its latest acquisition first reported by GeekWire Monday and confirmed to Mashable by Snap, … [Link]

Mashable » Someone's already been arrested for allegedly leaking an NSA report to The Intercept

Monday 5 June 22:45:59 UTC 2017

The story of a leaked NSA report detailing Russia's alleged attempts to infiltrate US voting infrastructure ahead of the 2016 presidential election just took a sharply unexpected turn. Reality Leigh Winner, 25, has been arrested and is in custody, with officials saying they have identified her as the source of the documents leaked to The Intercept. SEE ALSO: New leaked NSA … [Link]

Mashable » Chill bear breaks into family home to play their piano

Monday 5 June 22:35:41 UTC 2017

A black bear broke into a Colorado home and used the opportunity to play the family's piano. After coming home to a trashed kitchen, a family in Vail, Colorado, suspected that a burglar broke into their house. After checking their security footage, they discovered it was actually a bear and not a robber, Fox 5 reports. According to the family, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's macOS update finally opens up VR, HTC Vive to Mac developers

Monday 5 June 22:33:29 UTC 2017

With all the recent talk from Tim Cook about Apple's focus on augmented reality, it came as a bit of a surprise on Monday at WWDC when the company unveiled new support for virtual reality content creation. SEE ALSO: 'House of Cards' discovers VR, shows us its silly and deadly serious sides Along with the new High Sierra version of the … [Link]

Mashable » Daenerys will have a 'frightening' journey in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7, and she's not alone

Monday 5 June 22:27:34 UTC 2017

There’s only room for one Mad Queen on Game of Thrones, and currently, Cersei Lannister seems to fit that description perfectly — right down to her penchant for burning her political opponents with wildfire. SEE ALSO: Sansa Stark is 'hungry for revenge' in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7, so Cersei better watch out But no House produces crazy monarchs like the … [Link]

Mashable » OMG the best thing Apple unveiled at WWDC is a $29 Apple Pencil case

Monday 5 June 22:27:02 UTC 2017

Apple has done it again. The Macintosh, the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad all forever changed the personal-computing landscape, but the visionaries over at 1 Infinite Loop (soon Apple Park) are not about to start coasting on their space-gray laurels. At the June 5 WWDC in San Jose, Apple once again elicited a collective gasp of amazement from the world … [Link]

Mashable » New leaked NSA hacking report is 'House of Cards' IRL

Monday 5 June 22:26:35 UTC 2017

New top secret National Security Agency (NSA) documents reportedly surfaced Monday, and they brought with them the alarming suggestion that Russian military intelligence officials attempted to hack into the U.S. voting system ahead of the November election. The report, which was dated May 5 and obtained by The Intercept, details how hackers from the GRU, or the Russian General Staff Main … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Leak Eight Episodes of An Unreleased ABC Show

Monday 5 June 22:20:00 UTC 2017

The hacking entity TheDarkOverlord (TDO) has reportedly leaked Steve Harvey's Funderdome via The Pirate Bay. TDO said they approached ABC "with a most handsome business proposal" not to leak eight episodes of the ABC show but was "rudely denied an audience." TorrentFreak reports: Late April, a hacking group calling itself TheDarkOverlord (TDO) warned that unless a ransom was paid, it … [Link]

Mashable » What Apple's new HomePod looks like, according to the internet

Monday 5 June 22:15:34 UTC 2017

Apple finally announced its new smart speaker, the HomePod. The Amazon Echo and Google Home competitor promises better sound and uses Siri to do things like play music, control smart devices, and answer questions for $349. SEE ALSO: Apple finally reveals its Siri-powered Amazon Echo killer While it just revealed Monday at WWDC, the internet already has some thoughts on what … [Link]

Mashable » We need to talk about Trump's newest Facebook video

Monday 5 June 22:15:17 UTC 2017

The White House appears to have outsourced their legendary video department to a fifth grade art class. After cranky dangerous Grandpa Trump woke up this morning and went on a Twitter rampage about his Muslim ban, some poor intern was seemingly tasked to take that tweetstorm and transform it into art. SEE ALSO: Student who refused to take photo with Paul … [Link]

Mashable » The 1 thing that may kill Apple's new HomePod

Monday 5 June 22:10:35 UTC 2017

Apple announce that it will finally be releasing a home speaker to compete with the Amazon Echo and Google Home. A little late, but with Apple's logo on it, it should become a permanent piece in the homes of Apple fans. Mashable referred to the product as the "Siri-powered Amazon Echo killer," but while the thing actually sounds pretty cool, there … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Payment Request, Losant, Hellenic Bank, Bark

Monday 5 June 22:06:22 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]

Slashdot » Apple Announces Native HEVC Support In MacOS High Sierra and iOS 11

Monday 5 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter StreamingEagle writes: Apple massively improves the quality of photo and video experiences, including High Dynamic Range. High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) can double photo and video storage capacity, and cut the time to upload or share by half. HEVC video compression and HEIF photo compression are coming to iOS 11 and MacOS High Sierra. Sean Hollister adds via … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau casually kayaks over to talk to his constituents

Monday 5 June 21:50:41 UTC 2017

Oh, nothing unusual, just the prime minister of Canada paddling a kayak to talk to constituents. Justin Trudeau spent part of World Environment Day on Monday in a Canada-themed kayak checking in with constituents about climate change and other environmental issues. One Canadian was especially excited to see the PM kayaking over to talk to her parents as part of … [Link]

Mashable » Teen recreates her mom's very special graduation photo

Monday 5 June 21:43:37 UTC 2017

Madeleine Tarin honored her parents in the cutest way by recreating a photo close to her family's heart. Tarin's parents got together during her mom's freshman year of high school and gave birth to her at age 16. Tarin was by her parents' side as her mom graduated from high school in 2000, and can be seen proudly celebrating her mom's … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Wants To Modernize Air Travel By Turning Over Control To the Big Airlines

Monday 5 June 21:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Today, President Donald Trump endorsed a plan to hand over oversight of the nation's airspace to a non-profit corporation that will likely be largely controlled by the major airlines. Republicans argue that privatizing air traffic control will help save money and fast track important technological upgrades. But Democrats and consumer groups … [Link]

Mashable » Governors Ball brought out the best in Chance the Rapper, Lorde, and more

Monday 5 June 21:35:56 UTC 2017

Governors Ball was on some ultra light beams this year. In contrast to last year's event, and the chaotic Kanye West cancellation due to severe rain, this year's festival went off without a hitch or unmanageable port-a-potty line — which made the $300 fans paid for three-day tickets seem worth it. Yeezy even managed make an impression when Chance the Rapper … [Link]

Mashable » WWDC 2017: iOS 11, HomePod, and everything else you need to know

Monday 5 June 21:35:32 UTC 2017

June means one thing in the tech world: Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is here. Apple CEO Tim Cook gave the WWDC 2017 keynote speech earlier today in San Jose, California. From the highly anticipated Siri speaker to the new iOS, Cook gave Apple superfans a lot to look forward to in the months to come. SEE ALSO: Apple finally reveals … [Link]

Mashable » Become the master of the ring with this extendable boxing glove

Monday 5 June 21:26:11 UTC 2017

Jabii is an extendable padded glove that makes play-boxing more fun. You can also connect to an app to battle your friends. Customize your character and watch it mimic your movements. A Jabii glove and helmet set costs $79. Box responsibly! Read more…More about Family Parenting, Games, Family, Fun, and Fight [Link]

Mashable » Craigslist ad seeks 'generic' dad for some wholesome BBQ fun

Monday 5 June 21:24:04 UTC 2017

Polish up those resumes, dads, because your services are seriously needed. A few young roommates in Spokane, Washington, recently created a Craigslist ad in search of one lucky, "generic" dad who could perform some much-needed dad duties for their upcoming backyard barbecue. SEE ALSO: There's now a Roomba for your lawn, but it'll cost ya What kinds of dad things? The … [Link]

Mashable » This Amazon reviewer's epic confetti cannon fail will brighten your Monday

Monday 5 June 21:15:00 UTC 2017

This guy bought a confetti cannon that didn't work right but what exactly happened? Join us in reenacting the wedding where it all went down. Internet Comment Theater is a Mashable original series that takes the internet’s weirdest comments and reviews and brings them to life. Read more… More about Internet Comment Theater, Confetti Cannon, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Now Google Street View can map your city's air pollution

Monday 5 June 21:07:22 UTC 2017

In urban areas like Oakland, California, the air quality can vary dramatically from block to block. Squeezed between three freeways and overlooking a major port, Oakland is exposed to daily emissions from truck and ship engines. Pockets of soot, smog, and nitrogen dioxide hover above many of the city's homes, schools, and community centers, while other areas remain relatively clear. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » 'Thunder Thighs' is the body positivity song of summer

Monday 5 June 21:05:16 UTC 2017

Feminist musician Miss Eaves has graced us with a new music video praising a body part many women are often chastised for. "Thunder Thighs" shows that summer "chub rub" is not just OK, but it's also pretty stylish. The body confidence is effortless as she proudly proclaims, "Thick thighs, sundress, I'm looking good," and struts through the streets with her fabulous … [Link]

Mashable » This woman wrote a scathing review of a book she didn't buy

Monday 5 June 21:02:06 UTC 2017

What are you supposed to do when a book just shows up on your Kindle? Internet Comment Theater is a Mashable original series that takes the internet’s weirdest comments and reviews and brings them to life. Read more… More about Books, Bookstore, Internet Comment Theater, Book Review, and Entertainment [Link]

Slashdot » Videotapes Are Becoming Unwatchable As Archivists Work To Save Them

Monday 5 June 21:00:00 UTC 2017

Most videotapes were recorded in the 1980s and '90s, when video cameras first became widely available to Americans. Most of those VHS cassettes have become unwatchable, and others are quickly dying, too. Research suggests that tapes like this aren't going to live beyond 15 to 20 years. NPR has a story about a group of archivists and preservationists who are … [Link]

Mashable » Hero teen has the perfect senior photo, to the eternal embarrassment of his mother

Monday 5 June 20:53:06 UTC 2017

Your senior year of high school tends to be a year of unabashed rebellion, from the first day of classes up to the senior picture in your yearbook. Redditor OrangeGills is a teen who knows what he likes, and that includes heroic poses and bad Photoshopping. So naturally, he took a glorious picture combining the two. His mother told him to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Getting Started with Google Cloud Functions

Monday 5 June 20:46:17 UTC 2017

Serverless architectures have been gaining wide traction among developers over the last couple of years. They're being promoted among developers as a way to focus on their code while letting the infrastructure vendor take care of running that code for them. It's not that serverless paradigms haven't been there in the past. [Link]

Mashable » Alphabet, Google's parent company, joins the $1,000 club

Monday 5 June 20:44:22 UTC 2017

What could you buy with $1,000? A new MacBook? A pair of Louboutins? How about one share of Alphabet stock? Alphabet, Google's parent company, crossed a major threshold Monday by passing $1,000 per share, just six days after Amazon reached the same milestone. SEE ALSO: Google's plans for their new London HQ are the most epically Google yet It's nothing to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Resident Evil,' a Vietnamese skincare specialist, and fake news: An investigation

Monday 5 June 20:37:45 UTC 2017

If skincare is your specialty, associating your brand with desiccated human flesh is probably unwise. It's a good thing all this fuss over Medcare Skin Centre is probably fake news. Isn't it? I'll tell you, friends: I've spent the better part of the day investigating — with assists from Mashable Gaming Editor Tina Amini and Mic Gaming Editor Amanda Farough — … [Link]

Mashable » I wrote THE BEST presidential briefing on global warming for Donald Trump

Monday 5 June 20:27:44 UTC 2017

Given that no one seems to know what President Trump thinks about the reality of human-caused climate change, perhaps we can agree that it's about time that he received a briefing on the subject. Normally this would fall to his science advisor, or someone from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, or perhaps the head of the National … [Link]

Mashable » Kylie Jenner basically just wore a sweatshirt as a necklace

Monday 5 June 20:27:08 UTC 2017

In a year of WTF fashion, Kylie Jenner's latest outfit may have just clawed its way to the top spot. On Sunday, Kylie was doing what Kylie does best: Snapchating in the car. But something about these particular Snaps seemed a little…off. A post shared by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Jun 5, 2017 at 4:59am PDT Was it the way … [Link]

Mashable » I think Joey Fatone is biased in the *NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys tip jar war

Monday 5 June 20:23:22 UTC 2017

Yes, yes, yes here we go. *NSYNC has got the cash flow! Well, according to Joey Fatone anyway, who I do not trust as an impartial witness. The *NSYNC baritone tweeted a photo of a tip jar war, between his band and the Backstreet Boys to his competitor and Backstreet Boy member A.J. McLean. SEE ALSO: One Direction broke the boy … [Link]

Mashable » Apple wants more people buying things via iMessage

Monday 5 June 20:20:37 UTC 2017

Back off, Facebook Messenger. Apple is now looking to support business owners in their quest to best serve their customers with a new feature called Business Chat. SEE ALSO: Hey Venmo, Apple is coming for the person-to-person payments market Released during Apple Worldwide Developers Conference — but left out of the keynote — is a chat function that is able to … [Link]

Mashable » College students help to expand renewable energy efforts in their community

Monday 5 June 20:20:36 UTC 2017

One professor and a group of students at the University of Toledo in Ohio are doing their part to make their community more environmentally friendly while also lending a hand to their neighbors. They are part of a group that has been selected to participate in the Solar in Your Community Challenge, which aims to bring renewable energy to low and … [Link]

Slashdot » San Francisco Goes After Uber, Lyft For Data On City Trips, Driver Bonuses

Monday 5 June 20:18:00 UTC 2017

Carolyn Said, reporting for San Francisco Chronicle: It's a San Francisco truism: Every other car on the streets these days seems to bear a logo for Uber or Lyft — and many are double-parked as they pick up or drop off passengers. Now the city seeks to compel Uber and Lyft to share details on how many cars are roving … [Link]

Mashable » Amid White House silence, Trump tweets are all we have — that's a huge problem

Monday 5 June 19:57:18 UTC 2017

They’re just tweets. They aren't meant to be taken seriously. It's just a show. That's the general reasoning for why President Donald Trump's most common public statements shouldn't be seized upon by the media, politicians, or just about anybody aside from his loyal bot army. It's perfectly fine reasoning. Trump's Twitter feed has remained a stream-of-conscious barrage of nonsense for years. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Salesforce Introduces Apex Metadata API for Force.com

Monday 5 June 19:57:03 UTC 2017

Salesforce has introduced a limited version, inaugural release of the new Apex Metadata API for Force.com. This new API is a tool to help developers build self-configuring applications, upgrade scripts, and custom set-up user interfaces. The API is especially useful for independent software vendors (ISVs) as they can use the API to provide admins set up experiences that are unique … [Link]

Mashable » Somewhere out there is a lost hip-hop track LeBron James and Kevin Durant recorded in 2011

Monday 5 June 19:53:09 UTC 2017

LeBron James and Kevin Durant are NBA Finals rivals right now — but six years ago, they apparently took advantage of a labor dispute to team up in the recording studio. Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly. Somewhere out in the great yonder, there is a secret rap hip-hop track recorded by arguably the two greatest basketball players on Earth. … [Link]

Mashable » The Google Home outage wasn't a great sign for the future of AI

Monday 5 June 19:53:08 UTC 2017

If your voice-controlled AI speaker can't respond to your voice, well… what's the point? Google Home owners were reportedly faced with that existential quandary last weekend as an undetermined number of the smart assistant-powered speaker hubs went offline. The AI behind the Google Home, Google Assistant, completely shut down all user requests after being prompted by the wake phrase, "OK Google," … [Link]

Mashable » Dramatic photo of Saturn shows off a tiny moon floating in the distance

Monday 5 June 19:53:07 UTC 2017

An itty bitty moon looks like nothing more than a point of light above Saturn in a new photo taken by a venerable spacecraft exploring the ringed planet. The moon, called Mimas, is only about 246 miles miles in diameter and features a distinctive crater that makes it look eerily similar to the Death Star (of Star Wars fame). SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Apple finally reveals its Siri-powered Amazon Echo killer

Monday 5 June 19:46:17 UTC 2017

We just got our first look at Apple's long-awaited Amazon Echo rival. Following months of rumors and speculation about the Siri-powered home speaker, Apple finally confirmed the device, called HomePod, during WWDC in San Jose. SEE ALSO: Apple's next move: Siri needs to move out HomePod will cost $349 and come in white or space gray. It'll start shipping December in … [Link]

Mashable » Apple demos ARKit, a mobile augmented reality development platform

Monday 5 June 19:38:59 UTC 2017

In addition an announcement for virtual reality support in the new iMac Pro earlier during the WWDC presentation on Monday, Apple also unveiled a new tool called ARKit. SEE ALSO: 'Black Mirror' augmented reality game created using Hololens The development platform is Apple’s augmented reality tool for bringing AR apps to iOS 11, which sends a huge message to developers that … [Link]

Popular Science » ‘FDA approved’ medical devices don’t actually have to do what they promise

Monday 5 June 19:38:08 UTC 2017

Stethoscope Health Bracelets can’t protect you from electromagnetic radiation—and you don’t need protection anyway. 'FDA approval' has a certain glow of authority to it—but it's not always well-founded. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Announces Its 'Next Breakthrough' Product: the HomePod

Monday 5 June 19:34:00 UTC 2017

Apple unveiled its home speaker during WWDC 2017 on Monday. The device, called HomePod, will go toe-to-toe with existing competitors such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. Apple said it wanted to combine good speakers with smart speakers you can talk to, referencing Sonos and Amazon Alexa. It said the speaker "needs to rock the house" free from distortion. … [Link]

Mashable » Holographic displays are coming to a mall near you

Monday 5 June 19:31:40 UTC 2017

‘Hypervsn’ by Kino-flo is an easy-to-install 3D hologram system that allows for projection of any 3D ads, signs, or displays. Read more…More about Marketing, Technology, Mashable Video, Ads, and Advertisement [Link]

Popular Science » Awe-inspiring photos of the Earth from space in honor of World Environment Day

Monday 5 June 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Environment Our swiftly tilting planet A gorgeous collection of pictures of the Earth and quotes from Astronauts on why the planet matters. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Sorry to kill your buzz but … Steph Curry double-dribbled in that viral NBA Finals highlight

Monday 5 June 19:23:35 UTC 2017

One highlight stands head and shoulders above all the rest from the Golden State Warriors' 132-113 drubbing of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night: Steph Curry, feinting and probing against the smothering defense of LeBron James before knifing to the rim for a layup against the much bigger man. The play instantly lit the … [Link]

Mashable » This giant light rope is the summer gadget you never knew you needed

Monday 5 June 19:21:42 UTC 2017

The 'Luminoodle' comes in lengths up to 10 feet and will transform your summer party or campsite. It can produce 15 different colors and effects via a wireless remote. Read more…More about Travel, Summer, Wireless, Color, and Portable [Link]

Mashable » Apple Music just announced a new feature to share your music preferences with friends

Monday 5 June 19:19:09 UTC 2017

Apple debuted a brand new feature for its music service Apple Music at WWDC on Monday, even as rumors swirled that Apple Music's high profile marketing chief, Bozoma Saint John, may be leaving soon. SEE ALSO: Diddy unveils documentary trailer in tribute to Biggie Smalls The new feature is called Friends Are Listening To, which, as the name suggests, allows you … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is totally redesigning the App Store

Monday 5 June 19:17:45 UTC 2017

Apple is shaking things up in its App Store in a big way. Just how big? The entire App Store is getting a complete redesign. SEE ALSO: Live blog: Apple's 2017 WWDC keynote Apple's Philip W. Schiller took the stage at the June 5 WWDC in San Jose, California, to announce the exciting news to a theater full of gathered developers. … [Link]

Mashable » The new 10.5-inch iPad Pro is the first iPad to support HDR video

Monday 5 June 19:16:49 UTC 2017

Seven years of iPad evolution have led to this moment. After months of speculation, Apple blew all doubters away with a brand new 10.5-inch iPad Pro at WWDC 2017. SEE ALSO: Apple, please don't kill the iPad mini The 10.5-inch iPad Pro slots in between the 9.7 iPad (just iPad) and the newly updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which itself finally sees … [Link]

Mashable » A 'Friends' revival is the stuff of Matthew Perry's actual nightmares

Monday 5 June 19:15:42 UTC 2017

What’s the worst thing that can happen when you revive a beloved TV show? People hate it — or worse, don't even care. That's the nightmare stopping Matthew Perry from returning to Friends. Seriously, he has nightmares. SEE ALSO: More 'Arrested Development' is a terrible idea Perry told Variety that he has a "recurring nightmare" about the show returning and falling … [Link]

Mashable » Apple snuck a weed joke into its developer conference presentation

Monday 5 June 19:15:27 UTC 2017

You didn't think we'd get through Apple's World Wide Developer conference without a few half-baked weed jokes, did you? On Monday Apple's Craig Federighi made an easy weed joke while announcing High Safari, the latest version of macOS. SEE ALSO: Live blog: Apple's 2017 WWDC keynote The name is "fully baked," he quipped. And because he couldn't resist, he also claimed … [Link]

Mashable » Louisiana Congressman on 'radicalized Islamic' suspects: 'kill them all'

Monday 5 June 19:11:45 UTC 2017

After the London Bridge terror attacks this weekend, Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins posted a statement on his personal Facebook page suggesting that the country was in a holy war against Islam. "The free world… all of Christendom… is at war with Islamic horror," the Congressman, who also goes by "Captain Clay Higgins," wrote. To help fight that "horror," the Congressman demanded … [Link]

Mashable » Trump who? Tech giants join massive effort to uphold Paris Agreement

Monday 5 June 19:06:01 UTC 2017

U.S. tech titans are joining an effort by more than 1,000 U.S. governors, mayors, investors, universities, and companies to commit to meeting the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement. Tech firms, including Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, are banding together following President Trump's controversial decision on June 1 to withdraw the U.S. from the historic climate change treaty. The new … [Link]

Mashable » The iMac line gets some long-awaited, super-powered updates

Monday 5 June 19:04:29 UTC 2017

The iMac, the all-in-one computer used and loved in offices everywhere, is finally getting an update. The last upgrade to the rig came in 2015, when it added Intel's Skylake processor, faster AMD graphics, and better RAM to the previous year's 5K screened 27-incher. This years's upgrades will add increased memory, faster processors, boosted storage, and some next gen graphics to … [Link]

Mashable » Hey Venmo, Apple is coming for the person-to-person payments market

Monday 5 June 19:02:29 UTC 2017

It’s common now to hear someone say "I'll Venmo you" when talking about paying someone back. Some day in the future we my start hearing "I'll Apple you" too. Apple announced on Monday that it is introducing person-to-person payments within iMessage, a feature that will allow for the easy transfer of money between people on its messaging platform. Apple Pay P2P … [Link]

Mashable » Pussyhat Project cofounder launches the next big craftivism effort of the resistance

Monday 5 June 19:00:47 UTC 2017

Dust off your knitting needles — it's time for the latest craftivism project of the resistance. A new initiative called Welcome Blanket takes the length of President Donald Trump's proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall and reimagines it as thousands of "welcome" blankets for refugees. The goal is to knit blankets from 2,000 miles of yarn — the projected length of the border … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Unveils What's Next For macOS Desktop OS: High Sierra

Monday 5 June 18:50:00 UTC 2017

Apple's next big macOS update is coming this fall, the company announced at its developer conference Monday. Apple is improving macOS Sierra, fixing bugs and making existing features and components faster and more reliable. The new version is called High Sierra. From a report: The update includes new features for Safari, with an update that stops autoplaying videos; Mail, with … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know about macOS High Sierra

Monday 5 June 18:47:26 UTC 2017

Wait no more, the new macOS is finally here. And it's getting high. Apple unveiled the latest version of its Mac operating system at the June 5 WWDC in San Jose, California, and there are plenty of updates to get excited about. SEE ALSO: Live blog: Apple's 2017 WWDC keynote Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering, told the … [Link]

Mashable » Apple will soon block autoplay videos and data tracking in Safari

Monday 5 June 18:41:47 UTC 2017

Online advertisers beware—Apple is coming for you. The company announced on Monday that a new update to its Safari web browser will block autoplay videos. The update will also feature a new security feature that stops ad tracking technology from watching where users go on the web. The announcement comes the week after Google confirmed that it would add its own … [Link]

Mashable » Apple announces iOS 11 and… we hope you like Siri

Monday 5 June 18:38:41 UTC 2017

The wait for iOS 11 is finally over. Apple just introduced the next version of iOS during the opening keynote at WWDC in San Jose. The update, which won't be available until later this year, brings a much more powerful Siri, updated Messages app, revamped Apple Pay with person-to-person payments, and redesigned App Store. SEE ALSO: Apple WWDC 2017: What to … [Link]

Mashable » Surprise! Apple unveils the iMac Pro, the 'most powerful Mac ever'

Monday 5 June 18:35:44 UTC 2017

Apple is focusing on pro users again. The company announced a completely new iMac: the iMac Pro, which the company says is the most powerful Mac yet. SEE ALSO: Live blog: Apple's 2017 WWDC keynote Along with the new iMacs, Apple wanted to build something for Pro users who might need more. The iMac Pro combines the form factor of the … [Link]

Mashable » Google's new doodle goes green on World Environment Day

Monday 5 June 18:34:26 UTC 2017

World Environment Day is here, and Google is showing support the best way it knows how: through a colorful, green doodle. Google is going green for World Environment Day.Image: googleIn the doodle, Google's logo grows green and sprouts leaves as a way to highlight World Environment Day, an annual celebration hosted by the United Nations. The day, celebrated on June 5 … [Link]

Mashable » The updated MacBook has more power, but still just one USB-C port

Monday 5 June 18:33:24 UTC 2017

Apple hasn't forgotten its littlest MacBook after all. Along with announcing macOS High Sierra at WWDC 2017, the tech giant finally updated its 12-inch MacBook. SEE ALSO: This hot MacBook replacement is from a company you've never heard of The refreshed MacBook looks identical to the old model, last updated a year ago. It's still Apple's thinnest and lightest laptop, measuring … [Link]

Mashable » Apple announces updated MacBook Pros with specs to please power users

Monday 5 June 18:29:23 UTC 2017

Apple’s controversial MacBook Pros launched to much criticism last fall. Fans complained about poor battery life (before the issue was fixed), the annoying new #donglelife, the flatter keyboard, outdated specs (compared to Windows 10 laptops), and the Touch Bar. At WWDC 2017, Apple announced updated 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with 7th-gen Intel Core processors. SEE ALSO: People really love Apple's … [Link]

Mashable » The next Apple Watch OS will be even more useful in the gym

Monday 5 June 18:27:56 UTC 2017

If you haven't heard, Apple is now a health company. The Apple Watch is evolving into an even more health-focused powerhouse, and the latest version of the watchOS reflects that. The best-selling wearable on the market (well, estimated, since Tim Cook will never tell us exactly how many units the company has actually sold) is done with edging into the … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Announces New iMacs With Better Screens And Modern Processors; Refreshes MacBook Lineup

Monday 5 June 18:14:00 UTC 2017

Apple today announced updates to its iMac line and MacBook lineups at WWDC, giving its all-in-one desktop, and laptop series more powerful specifications and the latest Intel chips. From a report: Apple is bringing Intel's 7th generation Kaby Lake processors to the new iMac, along with what Apple calls "the best Mac display ever," offering 500 nits of brightness, or … [Link]

Popular Science » Grill gear to make your barbecue the best on the block

Monday 5 June 18:02:00 UTC 2017

Awesome grill gear Gadgets Patty stuffers, meat claws, grill robots, and more. It's time to upgrade your barbecue. Patty stuffers, meat claws, grill robots, and more. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Student who refused to take photo with Paul Ryan defends his decision in blazing op-ed

Monday 5 June 17:52:28 UTC 2017

The leader of the resistance to Paul Ryan is not even old enough to drive yet. Jordan McCray-Robinson was one of close to 100 8th grade students from South Orange Middle School who recently refused to participate in a photo-op with House Speaker Paul Ryan in May. Now, McCray-Robinson is back resisting Ryan. The young student published an op-ed today for … [Link]

Popular Science » A common sunscreen could help make better solar panels

Monday 5 June 17:46:32 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Zinc oxide does it all. Many Americans know zinc oxide as the key ingredient sunscreen. But it’s also a semiconductor that can be used in new types of solar cells, optical gas sensors and… [Link]

Mashable » 'Super Smash Bros' modder gives Kirby disgusting human feet

Monday 5 June 17:43:32 UTC 2017

This is just wrong. Inspired by the terrifying Kirby fanart created by Marie Blue that made the rounds on the internet the past few months, a modder who goes by LuckyJero has given Kirby human feet in Super Smash Bros. 4 for the Wii U. The original concept created by Blue suggests that what we think of as Kirby's magenta, … [Link]

Mashable » This Amazon reviewer really, really likes Lysol Wipes

Monday 5 June 17:36:42 UTC 2017

This woman told us she can't hate on these wipes, but does she hate on everything else? Internet Comment Theater is a Mashable original series that takes the internet’s weirdest comments and reviews and brings them to life. Read more… More about Internet Comment Theater, Lysol Wipes, Spills, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » The 'SpongeBob SquarePants' musical is coming to Broadway and just wait 'til you hear who is involved

Monday 5 June 17:35:51 UTC 2017

The long-in-the-works SpongeBob SquarePants musical — which, somehow, had a well-reviewed out-of-town tryout last summer in Chicago — is officially coming to Broadway in November, producers announced Monday. And yes, it's easy to roll your eyes at the idea that someone is making a SpongeBob SquarePants musical: Aren't there any original ideas anymore? Aren't we all done with that lovable cartoon? … [Link]

Popular Science » Highlights: Apple's 2017 WWDC Keynote

Monday 5 June 17:35:40 UTC 2017

Apple HomePod Technology All the new stuff Tim Cook and the gang are cooking up. A running tally of all the best parts from Apple's annual Developer's Conference. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Leak Reveals New Windows 10 Workstation Edition For Power Users

Monday 5 June 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Upon close inspection of the Windows 10 build that Microsoft accidentally pushed to insiders last week, several users are reporting discovering the reference of a new Windows 10 SKU. From a report: In a leaked slide, Microsoft describes the edition as "Windows 10 Pro for Workstation" with four main capabilities: 1. Workstation mode: Microsoft plans to optimize the OS by … [Link]

Mashable » Apple finally brings Amazon Prime Video to its TV platforms

Monday 5 June 17:26:21 UTC 2017

Just a couple of weeks since releasing a new update (tvOS 10.2.1), Apple used the WWDC stage to unveil a few more Apple TV treats. SEE ALSO: Apple and Amazon: Rivals that are maybe starting to play nice On Monday, Apple announced that Amazon is joining the Apple TV app and will appear on Apple TV later this year with Prime … [Link]

Popular Science » This distant planet is hotter than many stars

Monday 5 June 17:20:55 UTC 2017

hot planet Space So hot right now. A planet hotter than a lot of stars is hurtling around its sun, leaving a glowing trail of gas in its wake like a superheated comet. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robots will be more useful if they are made to lack confidence

Monday 5 June 17:15:00 UTC 2017

Making computers less certain of their abilities might stop them filling Facebook with fake news and make machines safer to be around [Link]

New Scientist – News » SpaceX launches first reused Dragon capsule full of research

Monday 5 June 17:15:00 UTC 2017

The recycled capsule contained the first Chinese experiment to join the US side of the International Space Station, plus neutron star observation equipment [Link]

Mashable » 'We are in a really sh*tty place': Leaked docs show Fyre Fest staffers scrambling for bathrooms, housing

Monday 5 June 17:05:47 UTC 2017

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Mashable » The 'Wonder Woman' creator would love the idea of women-only screenings

Monday 5 June 16:56:57 UTC 2017

As the millions of Americans who gave it a record-breaking $100 million weekend now know, Wonder Woman spends most of its opening hour on Themyscira, the fictional island of the Amazons. Or, as it used to be called in the comics, Paradise Island. There's a reason why William Moulton Marston, Wonder Woman's creator, gave his heroine the Paradise Island background when … [Link]

Mashable » Fifth Harmony are back as a four-piece and here to slash your expectations

Monday 5 June 16:53:15 UTC 2017

A few hours after Fifth Harmony released their first single as a four piece, a group of their most hardcore Harmonizers gathered in a conference room at Tumblr HQ. Ostensibly, they're there to discuss fandom with Tumblr executives and act as a focus group for how fandoms could make use of the new app, Cabana. But these are smart ladies, and … [Link]

Popular Science » Vaccines of the future could be as contagious as viruses

Monday 5 June 16:49:21 UTC 2017

Science It’s time to go viral. Scientists are taking a leaf from the virus playbook and devising vaccines and antiviral therapies that can spread from host to host. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's new Pride Month features celebrate the LGBTQ community with style

Monday 5 June 16:49:17 UTC 2017

LGBTQ Pride Month is underway, and Facebook just made it easier to celebrate in small yet eye-catching ways. The social network launched a series of new features and tools on Monday to help you show queer pride and allyship throughout the month of June. From a rainbow flag emoji you can use to react to posts, to a slew of filters … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Hemsworth has no doubt Wonder Woman would whoop Thor in a fight

Monday 5 June 16:47:42 UTC 2017

“Who would win in a fight, Wonder Woman or Thor?" is apparently a thing people are asking. When Katie Couric asked Gal Gadot if her record-breaking goddess could best the prodigal Odinson in battle, Chris Hemsworth's response was as swift and decisive as the heroes' fighting. "I think she'd kick Thor's a**," he tweeted. SEE ALSO: 6 non-superhero female characters who … [Link]

Slashdot » Harvard Pulls Student Offers Over Online Comments

Monday 5 June 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Reader joshtops shares a report: Harvard University's student newspaper says the school has revoked admission offers to at least 10 prospective freshmen over offensive online messages. The Harvard Crimson says the students posted images and comments in a private Facebook group mocking sexual assault, the Holocaust and racial minorities. The newspaper reported that several group members said at least 10 … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande's mom was spotted comforting fans during the Manchester benefit concert

Monday 5 June 16:19:11 UTC 2017

Most eyes were glued to the stage during Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester benefit concert this past Sunday, but there was a bit of magic happening in the crowd too. Joan Grande, Ariana's mother, was making her way through the audience, according to tweets, and offering words of comfort to fans who showed up for the tribute. SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The hottest planet yet is twice Jupiter’s size and hot as a star

Monday 5 June 16:16:24 UTC 2017

An exoplanet discovered orbiting a massive, scorching star 650 light years away is so hot that even its nightside hits temperatures higher than some stars [Link]

New Scientist – News » Drinking small amounts while pregnant may affect the baby’s face

Monday 5 June 16:16:23 UTC 2017

Consuming even low levels of alcohol while pregnant seems to affect the shape of a baby’s eyes and nose, although there is no evidence that this is harmful [Link]

New Scientist – News » Accelerating Antarctic crack will hasten calving of huge iceberg

Monday 5 June 16:16:22 UTC 2017

Kink turns 200-kilometre fissure towards the sea and will seal fate of a future iceberg that is one quarter the area of Wales, possibly within weeks [Link]

Mashable » Canadian campaign for safe sexting wants teens to send naked mole rat pics

Monday 5 June 16:10:48 UTC 2017

The naked mole rat is not a very popular creature. They aren't so cute and sort of look like…well we'll get to that. The Canada Centre for Child Protection has a new campaign to end sextortion, which they define as, "when someone threatens to send a sexual image or video of you to other people if you don’t pay them or … [Link]

Mashable » Would-be Harvard students shipped to School of Hard Knocks after offensive memes

Monday 5 June 16:09:56 UTC 2017

If you're hoping to attend a university after graduating high school, you might wanna seriously think before you meme. Moreover, if you thought life within the ostensible privacy of secured Facebook pages has no bearing on the future of one's education—let alone one at the place Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook—you definitely want to take a step back from the keyboard. Harvard … [Link]

Slashdot » IBM Research Alliance Has Figured Out How To Make 5nm Chips

Monday 5 June 16:05:00 UTC 2017

IBM, GlobalFoundries, and Samsung said Monday that they have found a way to make thinner transistors, which should enable them to pack 30 billion switches onto a microprocessor chip the size of a fingernail. The tech industry has been fueled for decades by the ability of chipmakers to shoehorn ever smaller, faster transistors into the chips that power laptops, servers, … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Esports Injuries Are Real

Monday 5 June 16:01:28 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Esports, Mashable Reels, Esports Injuries, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » In the gig economy, I'm a doer. And you can be one too

Monday 5 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

I know you. You're like me. You're a doer. You don't sit in an office all day, punching the clock. You punch your own clock. You live by your own rules, at your own pace. This is a freelancers world — you're just crushing in it. You don't have a career, you have a lifestyle. YOU are the gig economy. You … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Theresa May’s repeated calls to ban encryption still won’t work

Monday 5 June 15:50:00 UTC 2017

After the latest terrorist attack in London, the Prime Minister has called for internet companies to stamp out safe spaces for terrorists – but this is unworkable [Link]

Mashable » Tom Cruise is no Maverick in the 'American Made' trailer

Monday 5 June 15:39:21 UTC 2017

Before Tom Cruise returns to the skies for Top Gun: Maverick, he'll be getting back into the cockpit in American Made. SEE ALSO: Tom Cruise just cleared the runway for 'Top Gun 2,' better strap in But from the moment he crash-lands in a suburb, covered in cocaine, it's clear this is a very different kind of story. Directed by … [Link]

Popular Science » The best ways to watch movies and TV on your phone

Monday 5 June 15:38:24 UTC 2017

TV apps DIY Turn on, tune in, sit back. Find out which apps you need to install to tap into a wealth of movies and TV shows right from your smartphone—no cable subscription required. [Link]

Mashable » Confetti takes down 'Counter-Strike' pro and his monstrous trophy

Monday 5 June 15:30:38 UTC 2017

Counter-Strike pro Kenny "KennyS" Schrub was the undeniable MVP during Sunday's ESL Pro League Season 5 grand finals as he racked up kill after kill to push G2 Esports to victory — the team's first win at a premier-level tournament in nearly a year. In typical Counter-Strike fashion, confetti rained down on the stage in Dallas, Texas as G2 Esports hoisted … [Link]

Slashdot » Silicon Valley Is Too Focused On Taking the Easy Path in Health Care

Monday 5 June 15:25:00 UTC 2017

Silicon Valley investors are increasingly looking at health space, but they are mostly eyeing for opportunities on the fringes of the traditional health care system to avoid long and complicated regulatory cycles, an analysis on CNBC shows. As a result of this, these start-ups will not help low-income and chronically ill patients who need innovation most. From the article: Founders … [Link]

Mashable » Researchers are using sound to levitate objects, and it's changing the medical industry

Monday 5 June 15:20:22 UTC 2017

For several years, researchers around the world have been experimenting with sound waves that can levitate small objects. The method could significantly improve the purity and potency of drugs delivered to the body, as well as how they make their way inside the body. Read more…More about Science, Mashable Video, Innovation, Sound, and Science And Technology [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump's tweet against London mayor manages to unite everyone in the UK

Monday 5 June 15:20:08 UTC 2017

Donald Trump can't just let anything go, can he? SEE ALSO: No, CNN did not stage a protest after the London attack In his latest tweet, the U.S. president doubled down his on criticism of the mayor of London Sadiq Khan, just a few days after seven people were killed and 48 injured in a terror attack in London Bridge and … [Link]

Mashable » A squeamy fact you may not know about 'Wonder Woman'

Monday 5 June 15:15:24 UTC 2017

Big budget movies need financing, and the Trump administration is full of deep pockets. Treasury Secretary and former Goldman Sachs banker Steve Mnuchin has a producing credit on Wonder Woman, which is a bit ironic given how few women his administration supports or elevates. SEE ALSO: Women-only 'Wonder Woman' screenings were almost stupidly nice Mnuchin, a film producer since 2004, is … [Link]

Mashable » This review takes us down the path for the best back-scratcher

Monday 5 June 15:15:00 UTC 2017

It can take hundreds of back-scratchers to find the perfect one and this Amazon user found hers. Internet Comment Theater is a Mashable original series that takes the internet’s weirdest comments and reviews and brings them to life. Read more… More about Amazon, Internet Comment Theater, Backscratcher, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Hackers reportedly leaked eight episodes of Steve Harvey's unaired 'Funderdome'

Monday 5 June 15:12:58 UTC 2017

The hackers who released the fifth season of Orange is the New Black online are back and this time, they have a message for ABC: Game on. Over the weekend, OITNB's hackers reportedly released eight unaired episodes of Steve Harvey's new ABC show Steve Harvey's Funderdome, Variety reported. SEE ALSO: Steve Harvey does NOT want anyone coming into his dressing room … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver rips apart Trump's stance on the Paris Agreement

Monday 5 June 15:04:11 UTC 2017

John Oliver is not taking climate change lightly, and he's not letting President Donald Trump get away with withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. In a segment on Sunday's Last Week Tonight, Oliver mocked Trump and other politicians for their apparent inability to understand climate change. Oliver picked apart one Trump statement about the Green Climate Fund, which helps … [Link]

Mashable » First look: Cristiano Ronaldo is the cover star for 'FIFA 18'

Monday 5 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo boasts perhaps the most impressive résumé in soccer, but this is a first for the Real Madrid star and Portuguese international. He's the cover star for FIFA 18, the latest version of one of the world's most beloved sports games. SEE ALSO: These photos of Aaron Rodgers look like freaking 'Madden' screenshots Here's a first look at the cover … [Link]

Slashdot » Supreme Court Agrees To Decide Major Privacy Case On Cellphone Data

Monday 5 June 14:46:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a major case on privacy rights in the digital age that will determine whether police officers need warrants to access past cellphone location information kept by wireless carriers. The justices agreed to hear an appeal brought by a man who was arrested in 2011 as … [Link]

Mashable » iOS 11 could finally give us the drag and drop function we've always wanted

Monday 5 June 14:44:55 UTC 2017

If a recent leak is to be believed, Apple's upcoming iOS 11 could finally bring a long-awaited feature to the iPhone that'll make working on mobile even easier. Typically, working on iOS means you're stuck cycling between various apps. Sure, if you're using an iPad, the Split View feature gives you the opportunity to work with two apps open in tandem … [Link]

Mashable » IBM's 5-nanometer chips show Moore's Law has plenty of life left

Monday 5 June 14:38:27 UTC 2017

Have you ever wondered how gadgets keep getting thinner, but more powerful all the time?? The simple answer is processor shrinkage thanks to Moore's Law, which doubles the number of transistors on an integrated circuit roughly every two years. Though Moore's Law has slowed down in recent years and some experts even think it's dead, chip designers continue to work their … [Link]

Mashable » Uber is refunding passengers who used the service after the London terror attack

Monday 5 June 14:34:50 UTC 2017

Uber is sending a message to its passengers—use the app in times of emergency, regardless of the surge you see. The ride-hailing giant refunded the rides of all customers who used the service during the London terror attack on Saturday within the affected areas. That included tens of thousands of passengers, according to a statement from Uber. The company also said … [Link]

Mashable » How to make your own fidget spinner

Monday 5 June 14:18:42 UTC 2017

These fidget spinners have been everywhere lately. Here's how to make your own. Read more…More about Trending, How To, Diy, Toys, and Trends [Link]

Mashable » Leaked listing of Apple Files app could mean file management is (finally) coming to your iPhone

Monday 5 June 14:14:25 UTC 2017

We’re just hours away from Apple's 2017 Worldwide Developer’s Conference, and we're already starting to get more information about what we'll see, including what may be a new file management app for iOS 11. SEE ALSO: Apple WWDC 2017: What to expect The eagle-eyed Steve Troughton-Smith spotted the listing in the wee hours of Monday morning on Apple's App Store. It's … [Link]

Mashable » Yeah, the Tinder pick up line from Master of None? It probably won't work for you.

Monday 5 June 14:10:15 UTC 2017

Be honest: you’ve thought about stealing that genius Whole Foods line from Master of None, right? You’re not alone. The world first witnessed Aziz Ansari’s character Dev deploy his go-to dating app opener, “Going to Whole Foods, want me to pick up anything?,” in the "First Date" episode. It’s pure genius, a perfect combination of being disarming and just goofy enough … [Link]

Mashable » Women-only 'Wonder Woman' screenings were almost stupidly nice

Monday 5 June 14:10:10 UTC 2017

It might have looked different in other parts of the country, but at New York's Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, the first "Wonder Woman with Wonder Woman" screening had not a naysayer in sight. When Drafthouse first announced the nationwide screenings for anyone who identifies as a woman, a reliable subsection of the internet was up in arms. "Their panties were very … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Piles On the Features, and Users Say, 'Enough!'

Monday 5 June 14:05:00 UTC 2017

In a few hours, Apple will kickstart its annual developer conference. At the event, the company is expected to announce new MacBook laptops, the next major updates for iOS and MacOS, new features of Siri, and a home-speaker. Ahead of the conference, The New York Times has run a story that talks some of the headline announcements that Apple announced … [Link]

Mashable » A new project from Magnum photographers explores what it means to get closer

Monday 5 June 14:01:23 UTC 2017

U.S. troops assault Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings (first assault). Normandy, France. June 6, 1944.Robert Capa: "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."Image: Robert Capa/International Center of Photography/MagnumWar photographer Robert Capa famously said “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” Those words would influence generations of photographers, including the members of Magnum Photos, the … [Link]

Popular Science » China and Russia are teaming up to create the next generation of jumbo jet

Monday 5 June 13:30:00 UTC 2017

China Russia jumbo jet From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal The C929 will compete with the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A330neo. China and Russia officially launch a joint venture to build a high-tech jumbo jet for the 2020s. [Link]

Mashable » 8 meaningful ways you can make an impact this LGBTQ Pride Month

Monday 5 June 13:06:35 UTC 2017

Sure, LGBTQ Pride Month is partly about rainbows, glitter, and house music. But make no mistake, it's also a time for impact. Especially in the Trump era, uplifting the LGBTQ community needs to be a priority this Pride Month. President Donald Trump, for instance, hasn't even officially declared June as LGBTQ Pride Month, which many advocates say is a reflection of … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's healthcare ambitions look to take a step forward

Monday 5 June 12:41:56 UTC 2017

Working with Apple every day, as Apple sees it, could help keep the doctor away—or at least well informed. Apple's push into healthcare is readying its second gear, and this week's Worldwide Developers Conference is just the start. Apple started its push into healthcare when it introduced the Apple Watch in 2015. The wearable device made fitness, and then health software, … [Link]

Slashdot » Moving On From Fire Phone Turmoil, Amazon Plans New Android Smartphones: Report

Monday 5 June 12:35:00 UTC 2017

Reader joshtops writes: Amazon plans to have another go at selling its own branded smartphones, according to a new report. The ecommerce giant, which killed off its Fire Phone in 2015, is working on a new lineup of smartphones branded as 'Ice', the report said, citing unnamed sources. Unlike the Fire Phone — for which Amazon focused largely on the … [Link]

Mashable » Ingenious British woman is slowing down speeding drivers with a hairdryer

Monday 5 June 12:28:37 UTC 2017

An ingenious British woman has captured the attention of millions of people for her brilliantly creative method of slowing down speeding traffic. 64-year-old Jean Brooks from Nottingham, UK, stands in her front garden every day using a hairdryer as a fake speed gun, pointing it at cars as they drive by. And, it seems to be working. Brooks told the … [Link]

Mashable » No, CNN did not stage a protest after the London attack

Monday 5 June 12:25:36 UTC 2017

Right wing commentators have accused CNN of manufacturing 'fake news' after a video emerged of TV producers and police assisting a group of Muslim women staging a protest — an accusation the network has described as 'nonsense'. SEE ALSO: London attacks imbue One Love Manchester benefit with a defiant sense of purpose The video was uploaded by @markantro — a … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's next move: Siri needs to move out

Monday 5 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Siri is lousy at its job. That's the conventional wisdom surrounding Apple's digital assistant, which has counted the iPhone as a primary residence since its 2011 debut on the iPhone 4S (really second debut, if you count Siri's previous life as a third-party app). Siri has trouble hearing you, gets a lot of things wrong, and is really only good at … [Link]

Mashable » Huge Apple leak could just as well be someone's vivid imagination

Monday 5 June 11:34:16 UTC 2017

Apple, as a rule, never says what its upcoming products will look like, be like, or even what they're called. But months and even years before a new Apple product is scheduled (or expected to) arrive, numerous rumors shape these objects into a vague but somewhat coherent picture. This is how we "know" that the next iPhone will come in three … [Link]

Slashdot » Can Twitter Survive By Becoming A User-Owned Co-Op?

Monday 5 June 11:30:00 UTC 2017

What's going to happen now that Twitter's stock price has dropped from $66 a share to just $18? An anonymous reader quotes Salon: A small group of shrewd Twitter users and shareholders have come up with proposals to fundamentally restructure the way Twitter is controlled, to turn the company into a public service by removing the need to feed investors' … [Link]

Mashable » Stop putting 'Stories' in every friggin' app

Monday 5 June 11:15:00 UTC 2017

This needs to stop. Please make it stop. I'm not just talking about Trump making idiotic moves like pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement. (There seems to be no stopping Mr. Tiny Hands from flipping the bird to everything that we hold dear.) No, I'm talking about apps shamefully ripping off Snapchat Stories. SEE ALSO: Deciding where to post … [Link]

Mashable » 5 reasons Ariana Grande would make an excellent prime minister

Monday 5 June 10:49:00 UTC 2017

With just days to go until the UK General Election, many are calling for Ariana Grande to become the next British prime minister. She took to the stage on Sunday night at the One Love Manchester concert, stealing the nation's hearts on once of the country's darkest days. SEE ALSO: Why Ariana Grande's music is so important Social media users have … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Collective rather than individual action can beat obesity

Monday 5 June 10:30:00 UTC 2017

The more we learn about the drivers of obesity, the clearer it becomes that willpower alone won't work. Governments need to act [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Augmented Human – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 5 June 10:26:58 UTC 2017

Get "Augmented Human" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-06-06 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Angry John Oliver slams U.S. media for 'insulting' coverage of London attack

Monday 5 June 10:15:34 UTC 2017

As a British person living in America, John Oliver had a few things to say after the terror attack in London on Saturday night. During Sunday's Last Week Tonight, the comedian took aim at reports on CNN, Fox News, and The New York Times saying that Britain was "reeling" after the attack. “OK, here’s the thing: For the record, in … [Link]

Mashable » Right wing commentator's 'stupid' tweet gets very British response

Monday 5 June 10:13:12 UTC 2017

There will always be people who try to use terrorist attacks and tragedies to advance their own agenda. SEE ALSO: Man fleeing London attack with beer in hand becomes unlikely symbol of London pride That's the case for right-wing commentator Jack Posobiec (formerly of Rebel TV) who attempted to explain why terrorist attacks never happen at NASCAR races. TL;DR: because they're … [Link]

Mashable » Weibo blocked users from posting photos on Tiananmen Square anniversary

Monday 5 June 9:40:17 UTC 2017

Weibo, China's version of Twitter, blocked millions of its overseas users from posting pictures or video yesterday, on the anniversary of Tiananmen Square. The ban over the weekend was simply announced as a "systems update," but people noticed that local users were also not able to change their profile information, nor post photos or videos in comments. SEE ALSO: Remembering the … [Link]

Mashable » Police and kids dancing at Manchester concert becomes a symbol of defiance

Monday 5 June 9:02:21 UTC 2017

During the One Love Manchester concert, Ariana Grande and her friends paid tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Manchester and London. SEE ALSO: How to watch Ariana Grande's Manchester benefit concert It was an emotional night, with very moving moments such as Pharrell duetting with Miley Cyrus on Happy or Grande performing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." But perhaps … [Link]

Mashable » Toyota and Tesla's unravelling relationship has finally ended

Monday 5 June 8:33:08 UTC 2017

The partnership between Toyota and Tesla has finally wound to an end. The Japanese car marker on Saturday announced that it had sold the last of its stake in Tesla, as it prepares to launch its own purely electric car. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk promises smoother new autopilot for Tesla cars According to former engineers, a culture clash had emerged between … [Link]

Mashable » Miss C, believed to be one of the world's oldest sloths, dies at Australian zoo

Monday 5 June 8:31:10 UTC 2017

For a sloth, Miss C lived a longer life than most. The Hoffmann's two-toed sloth was euthanised at Australia's Adelaide Zoo on Friday, following ongoing age-related health issues that were affecting her quality of life. At 43 years old, Miss C lived more than double her life expectancy. SEE ALSO: Dog stuck inside tree is the living definition of 'oops' "The … [Link]

Slashdot » WSJ: There's An 'Inexorable' Trend Towards Working Remotely

Monday 5 June 7:30:00 UTC 2017

The Wall Street Journal reports that the trend towards remote working "is inexorable" in America's labor force, with 43% of workers now doing at least some of their work from home (up from 39% in 2012), and 20% now working entirely from home (up from 15%). An anonymous reader writes: Besides lowering an employer's rent, telecommuting also makes employees happier, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Rick and Morty' creator Dan Harmon goes deep explaining the meaning of life

Monday 5 June 3:35:58 UTC 2017

You'd be forgiven for missing the deeper meanings that underlie Adult Swim's hit Rick and Morty, thanks to the animation's incredibly surreal and bizarre sense of humour. But there's more than meets the eye, as revealed in the musings of co-creator Dan Harmon in a video promoting the forthcoming season of the show. Harmon reflects on the "heavy theme of … [Link]

Slashdot » Congressman Proposes Organizations Should Be Allowed To 'Hack Back'

Monday 5 June 3:30:00 UTC 2017

Engadget reports: Representative Tom Graves, R-Ga., thinks that when anyone gets hacked — individuals or companies — they should be able to "fight back" and go "hunt for hackers outside of their own networks." The Active Cyber Defense Certainty ("ACDC") Act is getting closer to being put before lawmakers, and the congressman trying to make "hacking back" easy-breezy-legal believes it … [Link]

Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' Season 3 premiere doesn't pull its punches with that devastating ending

Monday 5 June 3:10:00 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for the Season 3 premiere of Fear the Walking Dead. The zombie drought is officially overFear the Walking Dead has returned, and with it a very different vision of the apocalypse than its parent series, The Walking Dead. Granted, like its predecessor, Fear the Walking Dead brings death, destruction and hoards of the living dead that want … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Westbrook goes back to where it all started in new Samsung ad

Monday 5 June 2:23:11 UTC 2017

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook has had quite the season with his triple-double average in 2016-17. Although it wasn't quite enough, as his team fell short against the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. In a new ad for Samsung titled Driven, Westbrook takes it back to where it all began, where he grew up in Los Angeles. The ad is … [Link]

Mashable » Oculus founder working on surveillance tech startup to help guard Trump's border wall

Monday 5 June 1:41:55 UTC 2017

If you thought the pioneering founder of virtual reality company Oculus, Palmer Luckey, was just going to fade into the shadows with his Facebook money, think again. While recent reports indicated that his second act might be a gaming company, it turns out that he's also working on a security company that has an ominously familiar mission: policing immigration border walls. … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Top Search Result For 'Target' Was A Tech Support Scam

Monday 5 June 1:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes BleepingComputer: Malicious ads displayed in Google search results for Target — the US retailer — redirected users to a tech support scam. The malvertising campaign was spotted on Friday by a US user who posted his observations to a StackExchange thread. The rogue ad appeared when users searched for the term "target," right at the top … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2425: Such an inspiration!

Monday 5 June 1:03:16 UTC 2017

JoT thumb Bright futures are wasted on the young! #WWDC [Link]

Mashable » Very determined man mows the grass as a tornado swirls nearby

Monday 5 June 0:01:32 UTC 2017

What, was the grass supposed to cut itself? A particularly diligent man in Alberta, Canada, was recently photographed mowing his lawn as a tornado swirled menacingly in the distance. SEE ALSO: America's newest eye in the sky is proving itself one tornado outbreak at a time Theunis Wessels told the Canadian Press that he was "keeping an eye on it" and … [Link]

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