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 » iOS 11 will help you conserve precious iPhone storage

Tuesday 6 June 23:51:06 UTC 2017

We’ve all been there: that dreaded pop-up letting you know you're almost out of storage. While there are a few tricks for freeing up a bit of extra space without deleting anything, ultimately, the only way to deal with the issue is to start deleting. Soon, however, that process could be a lot easier. A new feature, spotted in the developer … [Link]

Mashable » Walmart tests a giant self-serve kiosk that dispenses groceries

Tuesday 6 June 23:50:13 UTC 2017

So much for Walmart's smiling greeters. The big box chain built a giant self-serve kiosk for grocery pick-up in the parking lot of one of its Oklahoma superstores.   Customers simply order their food online, then, upon arriving at the store, type in a code on the side of the 20-by-80-foot building, which retrieves the contents of their shopping list within … [Link]

Mashable » This video of a fish 'walking' along the ocean floor is making scientists scratch their heads

Tuesday 6 June 23:22:32 UTC 2017

Imagine taking an evening dive and seeing a fish casually strolling along the ocean floor … on what looks like a pair of legs.  That's exactly what happened to a French diver off the coast of Bali, Indonesia on a recent night expedition. Luckily, he filmed the encounter so scientists (and the internet) could enjoy.  SEE ALSO: Beachgoers should be … [Link]

Slashdot » Ubuntu Works With GNOME To Improve HiDPI Support On Linux Desktop

Tuesday 6 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: Canonical is playing host to a 'fractional scaling hackfest' in its Taipei offices this week. Both GNOME developers and Ubuntu developers are in attendance, ready to wrestle with the aim: improve GNOME HiDPI support. Ubuntu's Unity desktop (I'm told, anyhow) plays fairly nice with high DPI monitors because the shell supports fractional scaling (though … [Link]

Mashable » Wonder Woman's message is exactly what we need in these dark times — but there's more to do

Tuesday 6 June 23:14:56 UTC 2017

By now you know that Wonder Woman is unlike any superhero movie that's come before. The film brings to life both a kickass female demigod and a diverse army of powerful women who ride into battle eager to defeat their enemy.   Those elements are enough to make the movie one-of-a-kind. But where it really departs from the standard male superhero … [Link]

Popular Science » China just flew a 130-foot, solar-powered drone designed to stay in the air for months

Tuesday 6 June 23:05:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal The CH-T4 has already set a national flight record. China's enormous solar powered drone set a national flight record, reaching an altitude of over 20,000 meters, and can stay airborne for months. [Link]

Mashable » Cardboard augmented reality goggles? Please, no. We've done this dance before.

Tuesday 6 June 23:02:48 UTC 2017

No. Just, no. We do not need a series of "Google Cardboard meets HoloLens" devices to help usher us into the age of augmented reality.  But yes, that's exactly what at least two companies are trying to do: Sell you cardboard devices that use your smartphone to create a kind of low budget HoloLens for a fraction of the price.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Apple quietly announces great news about iCloud storage

Tuesday 6 June 23:01:48 UTC 2017

Apple just changed how much you'll have to shell out for extra cloud storage — and in a good way.  One of the many announcements at Apple's annual developers conference, WWDC, was new iCloud pricing and a family plan. SEE ALSO: WWDC 2017: iOS 11, HomePod, and everything else you need to know The first big change is the elimination of … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Adds Support For FLAC Lossless Audio In iOS 11

Tuesday 6 June 23:00:00 UTC 2017

Reddit users who have installed copies of the developer beta of iOS 11 are reporting that Apple has finally added support for lossless FLAC audio files in their new mobile operating system. The Next Web reports: The functionality was first spotted on an iPhone 6S Plus running iOS 11 Beta 1 and is reportedly available as part of the newly … [Link]

Popular Science » Even moderate drinking might be bad for your brain

Tuesday 6 June 23:00:00 UTC 2017

Health Sorry. Those who drank five glasses of wine a week showed a reduction in the volume of areas of the brain associated with memory and learning. Read on. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: AI-Powered Audio, Motion Sensing SDK and More

Tuesday 6 June 22:42:00 UTC 2017

The big news this week is surrounding Apple’s WWDC. You can read our coverage of that here. In other news, Audioburst AI-powered audio content platform, released an API. [Link]

Slashdot » WannaCry Exploit Could Infect Windows 10

Tuesday 6 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

msm1267 writes: EternalBlue, the NSA-developed attack used by criminals to spread WannaCry ransomware last month, has been ported to Windows 10 by security researchers. The publicly available version of EternalBlue leaked by the ShadowBrokers targets only Windows XP and Windows 7 machines. Researchers at RiskSense who created the Windows 10 version of the attack were able to bypass mitigations introduced … [Link]

Mashable » California's governor, not Trump, meets with China over climate change

Tuesday 6 June 22:37:14 UTC 2017

A key politician is missing from a new clean energy partnership between the United States and China: President Donald Trump. The agreement instead involves Chinese President Xi Jinping and California Gov. Jerry Brown, who has vowed to lead America's fight against climate change following Trump's decision to pull the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Brown, along with a dozen U.S. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » At WWDC 2017 Apple Announces MusicKit API, Core ML API, ARKit API

Tuesday 6 June 22:35:27 UTC 2017

Just yesterday, over 5000 developers gathered at the San Jose Convention Center for Apple’s WWDC 2017. In addition to the usual hardware overhauls and new products, Apple also announced some new APIs. These APIs include the MusicKit API, Core ML API, and the ARKit API. [Link]

Mashable » Jerry Seinfeld awkwardly denying Kesha a hug is like a modern day 'Seinfeld' plot

Tuesday 6 June 22:18:37 UTC 2017

Seinfeld might have ended almost 20 years ago, but Jerry Seinfeld's penchant for awkward human interactions lives on. On Monday night, Seinfeld attended the National Night of Laughter and Song event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. While there, the comedian was approached by singer Kesha during an interview with radio host Tommy McFly, who uploaded the clip to Twitter. … [Link]

Mashable » Couple discovers a snake hiding inside a gas pump

Tuesday 6 June 22:11:49 UTC 2017

Nowhere is safe from snakes, not even the … gas station? A couple attempting to fill their vehicle with fuel were shocked to discover a snake curled up inside the holder for the nozzle. SEE ALSO: Here's a snake regurgitating a living snake, because nature is disgusting "Look carefully before picking up those gas handles," Loren-Stacie Fleenor warned on Facebook. Fleenor … [Link]

Slashdot » GPU and Motherboard OEMs Readying Components Optimized For Cryptocurrency Mining

Tuesday 6 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: With the popularity of upstart cryptocurrencies like Ethereum on the rise and the value of well-established currencies like Bitcoin steadily increasing, there is new-found interest in cryptocurrency mining. As such, there is another run on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, which is driving up prices. In an effort to prevent the same kind of GPU shortages that happened in … [Link]

Mashable » Secrets revealed in the BTS homemade version of 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer

Tuesday 6 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Michael Bay is known for making movies with giant robots that utilize equally giant budgets. The latest installment of the franchise is no exception with an estimated 260 million dollar price tag. Ben and the Homemade Movies gang set out to to recreate the trailer using nothing but scrap cardboard, misc toys, and a whole lot of imagination. Read more…More about … [Link]

Mashable » Check out this side by side comparison of Michael Bay's Transformer Trailer and a Homemade one!

Tuesday 6 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

There’s more than meets the eye when household materials transform and roll out in this DIY, shot-for-shot remake of the Transformers: The Last Knight trailer! Read more…More about Side By Side, Michael Bay, Transformers The Last Knight, Homemade Movies Trailer, and Action Trailer [Link]

Mashable » 200 million dollars is for suckers! All you need is cardboard to recreate the 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer.

Tuesday 6 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

There’s more than meets the eye when household materials transform and roll out in this DIY, shot-for-shot remake of the Transformers: The Last Knight trailer! Read more…More about Robots, Diy, Cardboard, Michael Bay, and Transformers [Link]

Mashable » Michael Moore wants whistleblowers to share their secrets on TrumpiLeaks

Tuesday 6 June 21:57:37 UTC 2017

In case you needed another reminder that these are some crazy times we're living in, Michael Moore has you covered with his own version of WikiLeaks. Except it's called TrumpiLeaks.  Yep. This is happening. SEE ALSO: Michael Moore says he's about to 'dissolve' the Trump presidency In a letter published by The Huffington Post, Moore, an ardent Trump critic, describes how … [Link]

Mashable » Abby Wambach reaches out to girl banned from soccer tourney because she looked 'like a boy'

Tuesday 6 June 21:48:48 UTC 2017

Mili Hernandez is an 8-year-old girl from Nebraska who loves to play soccer, and she plays well. Oh — she also has short hair.  That haircut was a point of contention recently when organizers of a youth soccer tournament disqualified Mili's team for having a boy on their squad.  SEE ALSO: Why the Finals aren't the most important story in the … [Link]

Mashable » Digital companies gear up for 'day of action' against proposed net neutrality rollbacks

Tuesday 6 June 21:40:18 UTC 2017

Digital companies are preparing to make their net neutrality positions clear. Companies such as Amazon, Kickstarter, Vimeo, Reddit, Mozilla, and Etsy — alongside civil rights organization ACLU — are planning an "internet-wide day of action to save net neutrality" on July 12.  SEE ALSO: Don't count on Netflix as net neutrality's savior The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed rules that … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2426: HomePod meets Echo and Google Home

Tuesday 6 June 21:29:13 UTC 2017

At least that's what we're hoping for! [Link]

Mashable » The 12 best iOS 11 features you haven't heard about yet

Tuesday 6 June 21:28:39 UTC 2017

The next version of iOS has finally arrived and it's jam-packed with new features. Though Apple detailed a few highlights of iOS 11 at WWDC on Monday– like new powers for Siri, a new App Store, and more to do in iMessage — there's much, much more that we didn't hear about. SEE ALSO: Apple's iOS 11 will take Facebook and … [Link]

Mashable » An astronaut who just returned from space trolled Trump with the Paris Agreement

Tuesday 6 June 21:27:39 UTC 2017

A French astronaut who just returned to Earth after living in space for 196 days threw some subtle shade at U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from a landmark international climate agreement last week.  "I took the #ParisAgreement to the ISS: from space, climate change is very real. Some could probably use the view #MakeOurPlanetGreatAgain," Thomas Pesquet tweeted in French … [Link]

Mashable » Is Apple's HomePod a blatant ripoff of this startup's smart speaker?

Tuesday 6 June 21:27:12 UTC 2017

Apple’s newly-announced HomePod speaker looked familiar, but we couldn't quite put a finger on it. Until this morning, when an email from Whyd CEO Gilles Poupardin came through, with a single sentence: "Hey Raymond – looks like you nailed it .." The email came along with a screenshot of an article we published last year—about Whyd's voice-controlled speaker, that HomePod bears … [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists have a fascinating new way to determine the age of skeletal remains

Tuesday 6 June 21:27:05 UTC 2017

Health Sinuses could give forensic anthropologists a hand. Forensic scientists have uncovered an X-ray technique to age skulls, even if they no longer have teeth or skeletons attached. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Police In Oklahoma Have Cracked Hundreds of People's Cell Phones

Tuesday 6 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from a report via Motherboard: Mobile phone forensic extraction devices have been a law enforcement tool for years now, and the number of agencies using them is only rising. As part of an ongoing investigation, we have finally been able to turn up some usage logs of this equipment, from Tulsa Police Department, and … [Link]

Mashable » Interactive map shows the global refugee crisis like you've never seen it before

Tuesday 6 June 21:16:52 UTC 2017

The magnitude of the global refugee crisis can be hard to grasp, especially when numbers and stats can read so stale. But a new map turns data into an engaging, hyper-visual depiction of refugee movement.  The map, created by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Community Robotics, Education, and Technology Empowerment (CREATE) Lab, shows the movement of refugees around the world between … [Link]

Mashable » 40 years of hip hop mashed into one song is legendary

Tuesday 6 June 21:05:45 UTC 2017

Combining 40 years of hip hop into one cohesive song is an ambitious endeavor, but YouTube channel The Hood Internet's attempt is pretty extraordinary."It’s not a chronological history of hip hop. It’s rappers from different eras finishing each other’s rhymes over intersecting beats," the channel wrote on YouTube. This leads to some surprising collabs from artists we never expected to … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry can't find a signal on 'Witness'

Tuesday 6 June 20:55:26 UTC 2017

Imagine your terror of tweeting a joke that doesn't quite land or even a careless typo. Multiply that pressure millions of times, and you're in Katy Perry's social media hell, where the weirdly defensive Witness was born.  The album plays out like the "Can you hear me now?" Verizon commercials — a meme before we knew to call it that — … [Link]

Mashable » Real-life Wonder Woman Jessie Graff makes 'American Ninja Warrior' history

Tuesday 6 June 20:53:36 UTC 2017

Warning: You're gonna want to hit the gym after watching this awesome triumph.  Jessie Graff has made American Ninja Warrior history as the first woman to defeat Stage Two of the USA vs. the World Competition. And that's after she already made history as the first woman to ever compete in the competition period. Representing team USA, Jessie completely crushes … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones': The 7 episodes you MUST rewatch before Season 7

Tuesday 6 June 20:46:18 UTC 2017

Since Game of Thrones is premiering three months later than usual this year, you may be tempted to fill all those dark, terror-filled nights between then and now with old episodes of the show.  But with 60 hours of Thrones already behind us, a full series rewatch might seem as daunting as a fist-fight with the Mountain.  As an alternative to … [Link]

Slashdot » At $75,560, Housing a Prisoner in California Now Costs More Than a Year at Harvard

Tuesday 6 June 20:40:00 UTC 2017

The cost of imprisoning each of California's 130,000 inmates is expected to reach a record $75,560 in the next year, the AP reported. From the article: That's enough to cover the annual cost of attending Harvard University and still have plenty left over for pizza and beer Gov. Jerry Brown's spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' Season 2 won't have a Barb resurrection, thank goodness

Tuesday 6 June 20:31:40 UTC 2017

If you were on the internet in 2016, first of all, sorry. Second of all, you're likely all-too-familiar with "Justice for Barb," the online campaign/joke about the dearly-departed Stranger Things character. But don't expect a big Season 2 return for the fan-favorite lady, creators Matt and Ross Duffer confirmed in a new podcast.  SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' Season 2 will have … [Link]

Mashable » The Dictionary vs. Donald Trump

Tuesday 6 June 20:31:28 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Donald Trump, Merriam Webster, Mashable Reels, and World [Link]

Mashable » The Cavs' locker room reportedly smelled like weed after NBA Finals Game 2

Tuesday 6 June 20:19:30 UTC 2017

After getting smoked in Oakland for the second straight NBA Finals game on Sunday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers' locker room reportedly sported a very distinct smell.  No, not the stench of a loss. The smell of marijuana.  SEE ALSO: Why the Finals aren't the most important story in the NBA this week Mike Wise of The Undefeated reported Sunday night that … [Link]

Mashable » 'Smash Bros.' player busts his foot up after celebration goes too far

Tuesday 6 June 20:08:24 UTC 2017

After winning a match against the top ranked Super Smash Bros. Melee player in the world on Sunday, Juan "Hungrybox" Debiedma popped out of his chair in excitement, slapped a CRT television, and kicked the chair he just knocked over. Two days later, he tweeted a picture of his foot in a walking boot. Me: so is it brokenDoctor: no breaks … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out Apple is not mandating 2-factor authentication, but go ahead and set it up anyway

Tuesday 6 June 20:06:00 UTC 2017

Sometimes you just have to take matters of digital security into your own hands.  When it comes to your Apple ID on the new macOS High Sierra and iOS 11, that means enabling two-factor authentication. And you'll need to use those same hands to do it, because despite an email sent out in the early hours of June 6, Apple is … [Link]

Mashable » Fan drama is getting in the way of a big 'No Man's Sky' mystery

Tuesday 6 June 20:00:17 UTC 2017

No Man's Sky appears to be vying for your attention again. There's just one problem: selfish fans are getting in the way. I'll get to that. First, let's look at what's actually happening here. SEE ALSO: The odd case of a Vietnamese skin clinic's run-in with 'Resident Evil' Things have been mostly quiet for Hello Games' space exploration simulator since the … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Is Trump's Blocking of Some Twitter Users Unconstitutional?

Tuesday 6 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: Some Twitter users say President Trump should not be able to block them on the social network. The president makes unprecedented use of Twitter, having posted more than 24,000 times on his @realDonaldTrump account to 31.7 million followers. His tweets about domestic and foreign policy — and media coverage of him and his administration … [Link]

Mashable » Welcome back, Spike: 'Cowboy Bebop' live action TV show adaptation in the works

Tuesday 6 June 19:59:07 UTC 2017

See you in live action, space cowboy. It's been almost two long decades since the anime adventures of Spike and his crew garnered a cult following for Cowboy Bebop, a sci-fi western telling the tales of a starbound bounty hunter and his misfit crew. Well, fans of the famous show had reasons to rejoice Tuesday as Variety reported that a live-action … [Link]

Mashable » Elizabeth Warren is getting her very own action figure

Tuesday 6 June 19:55:58 UTC 2017

A lot of people view Elizabeth Warren as a hero, so it only makes sense that someone would turn her into a real-life action figure.  FCTRY, a product design maker, has turned several politicians into action figures, and the Democratic senator from Massachusetts is their latest project, The Hill reported.  An Elizabeth Warren action figure could soon be available.Image: FCTRYNaturally, it … [Link]

Mashable » 'To Kill a Mockingbird' will soon get a graphic novel adaptation

Tuesday 6 June 19:53:42 UTC 2017

Harper Lee's perennial favorite To Kill a Mockingbird has been turned into a stage play, a musical, and, most famously, a 1962 movie starring Gregory Peck.  But the multi-award-winning book has never been translated into comic book form — until now. SEE ALSO: 'Go Set a Watchman': Might Harper Lee actually be trolling us all? Lee's estate has licensed a graphic … [Link]

Mashable » Google's new educational program will teach kids to fight hackers

Tuesday 6 June 19:51:33 UTC 2017

It's hard out there for a kid on the internet. Google gets that, and thinks it's high time children start learning about the dangers of phishing, internet harassment, and other online safety and privacy issues. You know, normal kid stuff. The tech giant is introducing "Be Internet Awesome," a program designed to help children master the internet, which includes an … [Link]

Mashable » Pin This: Pinterest just scored $150 million in funding

Tuesday 6 June 19:47:57 UTC 2017

Investors are—yes—pinning their hopes on Pinterest's continued success. The scrapbook-like platform just raised $150 million from a group of existing backers at the same share price as its last funding round in 2015. The cash infusion boosted the company's worth from around $11 billion to $12.3 billion. SEE ALSO: More autoplay ads are coming to Pinterest The move confirms speculation that … [Link]

Mashable » Toyota-backed flying car prototype has a hard time, well, flying

Tuesday 6 June 19:44:03 UTC 2017

The flying car that developers hope will light the Olympic torch at the 2020 Tokyo games—and that Toyota gave a modest investment to—is off to a rocky start, according to The Associated Press. In fact, as the video above shows, an early prototype's barely getting off the ground.  SEE ALSO: An all-electric flying car just made its first flight and … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp just added new photo sharing and quick reply features to amp up your messaging

Tuesday 6 June 19:37:55 UTC 2017

WhatsApp is amping up its photo sharing and messaging abilities for iPhone users. The Facebook-owned chat platform just dropped a new update on Monday, and included in the release are new Albums and Filters features for photo sharing, and a new quick reply function.  SEE ALSO: WhatsApp is totally dominating video calling, too WhatsApp has a variety of ways for users … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Announces Card Linked Offers API to Help Drive Customer Loyalty

Tuesday 6 June 19:36:51 UTC 2017

Google has released a Card Linked Offers API that merchants can use to drive customer loyalty. The Google Card Linked Offers API, part of the Save to Android Pay API platform, allows merchants to drive customer loyalty by providing targeted offers to customers who save their loyalty card to Android Pay. Card Linked Offers are displayed to customers within the … [Link]

Mashable » Karen Pence introduces 20,000 bees to D.C. because that's what that place needs

Tuesday 6 June 19:29:17 UTC 2017

She’s been quiet for a while, but we're proud to report: Karen Pence is officially back in the game. The vice president's wife, who he calls "Mother" in typical conservative Oedipal fashion, just installed anywhere from 15,000 — 20,000 bees at the Vice President residence. The second lady is responding to the rapid and alarming drop in the global bee population. … [Link]

Slashdot » How a Few Yellow Dots Burned the Intercept's NSA Leaker

Tuesday 6 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

On Monday, news outlet The Intercept released documents on election tampering from an NSA leaker. The documents revealed 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. Hours later, the Department of Justice charged 25-year-old government contractor Reality Leigh … [Link]

Mashable » This homemade 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer is more than meets the eye

Tuesday 6 June 19:00:00 UTC 2017

There’s more than meets the eye when household materials transform and roll out in this DIY, shot-for-shot remake of the Transformers: The Last Knight trailer. Check out the side by side comparison with the original trailer. Also, don't forget to check out the behind the scenes to see how they made it.  Read more… More about Robots, Michael Bay, Transformers, … [Link]

Popular Science » Fun activities for your next vacation to Mercury

Tuesday 6 June 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Entertainment Excerpt: Vacation Guide to the Solar System. Check out an out-of-this-world excerpt from Intergalactic Travel Bureau: Vacation guide to the Solar System by Olivia Koski and Jana Grcevich. [Link]

Mashable » 5 reasons you should care about the new iPad Pro

Tuesday 6 June 18:56:53 UTC 2017

It’s time to start caring about the iPad again. Apple's iPad is no longer the sexy thing that had an entire episode of Modern Family built around it. It's rounding the bend toward a decade in the marketplace and has seen sales declines for most of the last half-dozen quarters. SEE ALSO: Apple announces iOS 11 and… we hope you like … [Link]

Mashable » Wikileaks just put a bounty on a reporter's job

Tuesday 6 June 18:52:36 UTC 2017

Wikileaks wants to see a reporter fired.  The organization put a $10,000 bounty on the job of a reporter at The Intercept with a tweet late Monday night, accusing a reporter of improperly handling classified information in a way that led to the arrest of a whistleblower. SEE ALSO: Chelsea Manning Instagrammed her 'first steps of freedom' Anyone who outs the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sesame Street' just pulled off a pretty perfect 'Orange is the New Black' parody

Tuesday 6 June 18:50:49 UTC 2017

Orange Is The New Black season 5 premieres Friday on Netflix and everyone is riled up about it – especially the students of Litchfield Penitentiary Academy, where new girl Piper Snackman is introducing her friends to her favorite healthy snack. In honor of the premiere, Sesame Street has pulled off a G-Rated plush parody of the show called "Orange is … [Link]

Mashable » Woman finds a huge tarantula in her shoe and we're never wearing shoes again

Tuesday 6 June 18:46:30 UTC 2017

Okay, yes, it's now time to cop some sandals. Unless you want to die at the hands of a TARANTSHOELA. Yes: An Arizona woman discovered the last thing anyone wants to find inside their sneaker, a living thing, which in this case, was a huge spider. "When you live in Arizona, the rule is: always check your shoes before you … [Link]

Mashable » Ditch your wedding venue and get married at a Las Vegas White Castle

Tuesday 6 June 18:45:24 UTC 2017

With the average cost of a wedding now at an estimated $35,329, fast food companies have a cheaper alternative for couples willing to lower the bar. Taking a page from Taco Bell, White Castle wants future brides and grooms to trade their dreams of a ballroom wedding for the reality of a decidedly more casual Las Vegas reception. The White Castle … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than 20 Employees Fired at Uber in Sexual Harassment Investigation

Tuesday 6 June 18:45:00 UTC 2017

More than 20 employees have been fired from Uber as part of an ongoing sexual harassment investigation, according to Bloomberg. From a report: In an explosive blog post earlier this year, former Uber engineer Susan Fowler alleged the company failed to act on sexual harassment and gender discrimination complaints. CEO Travis Kalanick called for an urgent investigation into the claims, … [Link]

Mashable » iOS 11 isn't coming to the iPhone 5

Tuesday 6 June 18:37:51 UTC 2017

If you have an iPhone 5, we have bad news for you.  With iOS 11, Apple has officially announced the new list of supported devices that will get the update. SEE ALSO: Apple announces iOS 11 and… we hope you like Siri The iOS devices that won’t get iOS 11 support are iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, and iPad 4. Devices newer … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama just made her WWDC debut, and she dropped some major wisdom

Tuesday 6 June 18:31:20 UTC 2017

Michelle Obama did Tim Cook a serious solid for WWDC this year. Cook announced on Monday that attendees would be getting a big surprise for day 2 of the company's annual developer conference: a fireside chat with none other than the former first lady of the United States. There was one sad caveat for anyone not lucky enough to snag a … [Link]

Mashable » Apple sneaks 'dark mode' into iOS 11 to help save your eyes

Tuesday 6 June 18:24:57 UTC 2017

Apple’s WWDC 2017 keynote was absolutely jam-packed. We got the HomePod, macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4, iOS 11, and updates for MacBooks and iMacs. But Apple kept a couple of details on the down low — one of which is a new "dark mode" in iOS 11. SEE ALSO: The iMac line gets some long-awaited, super-powered updates The new feature made … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Live introduces closed captions for deaf and hard of hearing users

Tuesday 6 June 18:23:30 UTC 2017

Facebook just got a little more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing users. The social media giant is adding closed captioning capabilities to its Live product, USA Today reported Tuesday, allowing viewers to see automatically generated captions on broadcasts that show up in their News Feeds. To see the captions, both publishers and viewers need to activate the setting.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Senator: Russian cyberattack on US election was even bigger than leaked NSA documents suggest

Tuesday 6 June 18:22:32 UTC 2017

The Senate Intelligence Committee vice chairman has made it very clear that Russian attacks on the U.S. election system were even more pervasive than leaked National Security Agency documents published by The Intercept revealed. Sen. Mark Warner, from Virginia, the top democrat on the committee, told USA TODAY Tuesday that the "the extent of the attacks is much broader than has … [Link]

Slashdot » Many Colleges Fail to Improve Critical-Thinking Skills: WSJ

Tuesday 6 June 18:05:00 UTC 2017

Freshmen and seniors at about 200 colleges across the U.S. take a little-known test every year to measure how much better they get at learning to think. The results are discouraging. From a report: At more than half of schools, at least a third of seniors were unable to make a cohesive argument, assess the quality of evidence in a … [Link]

Mashable » Uber fires more than 20 employees after sexual harassment investigation

Tuesday 6 June 18:03:35 UTC 2017

Uber has made a big move in its efforts to improve its workplace culture. The San Francisco-based ride-hailing giant has fired more than 20 people following a sexual harassment investigation, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter.  SEE ALSO: Uber's self-driving car program just dodged a huge bullet — but still lost a key member The firings stem … [Link]

New Scientist – News » General relativity passes test at Milky Way’s central black hole

Tuesday 6 June 18:02:00 UTC 2017

Stars orbiting the supermassive black hole have been used to test Einstein’s famous theory for the first time, with no sign found of a fifth fundamental force [Link]

Mashable » The sketchy printer tracking feature that likely helped reveal the alleged NSA leaker

Tuesday 6 June 17:48:35 UTC 2017

Alleged National Security Agency (NSA) leaker Reality Leigh Winner was reportedly identified after the FBI determined she had printed out a top secret report and shared it with The Intercept — but she might have been undone in part by a subtle code found on document itself, left by the printer.   By the time The Intercept published an explosive report … [Link]

Mashable » Kudos to this dude who wore the same shirt in every school photo for 7 years

Tuesday 6 June 17:41:23 UTC 2017

The formative middle and high school years are a great time to learn what you're passionate about. For Justin Taylor, one of those things was a Billabong t-shirt, which he wore for each of his school photos between sixth and twelfth grade. Taylor, who's now the Global Director of Digital Marketing at Nike Basketball, tweeted the highly fashionable photographic evidence on … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump is a defense lawyer's worst nightmare

Tuesday 6 June 17:37:36 UTC 2017

Pro tip: If you're accused of doing something and you're trying to argue that you didn't, it's best not to tweet that you did, in fact, do exactly what you're accused of. It's a lesson that our tweeter in chief may still be learning, if a recent tweetstorm is any indication. SEE ALSO: Neil deGrasse Tyson slams Trump's disdain for climate … [Link]

Popular Science » How to use Google Earth and Street View to explore the planet

Tuesday 6 June 17:36:39 UTC 2017

DIY Globetrot from the comfort of the couch Using Google's latest online apps, you can take a close-up look at any location in the world, right from your regular web browser. [Link]

Mashable » In search of meaning for the Facebook Like

Tuesday 6 June 17:35:20 UTC 2017

What’re you saying when you "Like" a story about the Syrian Civil War in your Facebook News Feed? Maybe that you enjoyed reading the story. Or maybe the fact the story's even being covered in the first place. Or just the idea that whoever posted the article is spreading some kind of awareness. Of course, you could just be expressing your … [Link]

Popular Science » How to not get deadly flesh-eating bacteria in your new tattoo

Tuesday 6 June 17:33:33 UTC 2017

Health A recent case study is scary, but tattoos aren't really to blame. Doctors report on the case of a man who died of sepsis after flesh-eating bacteria infiltrated his new tattoo. Here's what you need to know. [Link]

Mashable » Beware Snapchatters: Apple's iOS 11 makes it much, much easier to record snaps

Tuesday 6 June 17:29:44 UTC 2017

And you thought Snapchat was safe. SEE ALSO: Apple announces iOS 11 and… we hope you like Siri Apple's latest software iOS 11 has made it much easier to record any snap someone sends you, Mic reported. That means you can get around having a mobile notification pinged to someone after you screenshot a Snapchat photo or video—all just by using … [Link]

Slashdot » Before Silicon Valley, New Jersey Was Tech Capital

Tuesday 6 June 17:27:00 UTC 2017

New submitter artmancc writes: It was in New Jersey that Thomas Edison invented sound recording, motion pictures, and the light bulb in what is considered the first modern corporate R&D facility. In other words, Edison invented the modern lab — teams of people working together, sharing ideas and perfecting devices. In the century after Edison, New Jersey became the place … [Link]

Popular Science » Is whole wheat bread better than white? That may depend on your gut bacteria.

Tuesday 6 June 17:04:29 UTC 2017

Health There’s no such thing as one size fits all nutrition. There’s no such thing as one size fits all nutrition. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » NYC taxis are taking a tip from Uber and pooling riders

Tuesday 6 June 16:55:03 UTC 2017

UberPool, but for actual taxis.  The next time you want to rideshare in New York you could call a real yellow cab. Regular New York City taxis will soon have a carpooling option facilitated by Via and the app Curb.  Curb already brings ride-hailing technology to regular taxis, letting users hail cabs from their phones and use the Curb app to … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Is Offering a Discount on Prime For People On Government Assistance

Tuesday 6 June 16:48:00 UTC 2017

Amazon announced on Tuesday that it is offering a discount on Prime membership for US customers participating in a number of government assistance programs. From a report: Anyone with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which disburses funds for programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps), is eligible … [Link]

Mashable » George and Amal Clooney welcome twins with very normal names

Tuesday 6 June 16:37:53 UTC 2017

George and Amal Clooney are now the proud parents of two babies that they seem to want to grow up to be well-adjusted.  The new parents selected the names Ella and Alexander for the twins — two perfectly lovely names for a couple of kids who will probably have perfectly lovely lives. Given their pedigree, they'll probably be intelligent, gracious, and … [Link]

Mashable » The Intercept on NSA arrest: Don't trust a thing the government tells you

Tuesday 6 June 16:36:15 UTC 2017

The Intercept dropped its most significant story in its three-year history on Tuesday. The website published a piece based on leaked NSA documents that detailed what appeared to be a previously unreported Russia-backed cyberattack on the U.S. election that included vendors selling voter registration systems. Almost immediately afterward, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had arrested a government contractor … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, there's an app to help you decode your match's messages

Tuesday 6 June 16:34:00 UTC 2017

We’ve all done it: asked our friends to help decipher messages from people we are interested in dating. But do you ever wonder if your friends are just telling you what you want to hear? Well, now there's an app that will tell you how it really is.  WittyThumbs was created by the new dating-focused startup Hermes. It's designed specifically to … [Link]

Mashable » The wild story that delivered 'Tetris' unto the world

Tuesday 6 June 16:31:18 UTC 2017

Today is World Tetris Day, a global celebration of the ageless puzzle game created by Russian computer engineer Alexey Pajitnov in the 1980s. Lots of people are familiar with Tetris, but not nearly as many are aware of how it came to exist on the world stage. Remember: when the game was first created, Russia was still the Soviet Union … [Link]

Mashable » The iPad is almost good enough for doing real work now. Almost.

Tuesday 6 June 16:26:36 UTC 2017

Remember when Steve Jobs introduced the iPad, back in 2010? He said the iPad is not only a new device — it’s a new category of devices, right in the middle between the smartphone and the laptop. And to live up to that promise, it had to be better at certain tasks than either the laptop or the smartphone. Jobs then … [Link]

Mashable » Prince's secret energy investment could help solar startups under Trump

Tuesday 6 June 16:26:34 UTC 2017

The late, great Prince quietly funded solar energy startups before he died last year, and now that funding could help young clean-tech firms navigate the turbulent Trump era.  The pop musician anonymously invested around $25 million in Powerhouse, a rare for-profit incubator and accelerator that links solar entrepreneurs with investors, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The Oakland, California-based incubator — and efforts … [Link]

Mashable » Baseball player dodges broken bat to make insane barehanded play

Tuesday 6 June 16:21:59 UTC 2017

The Korean Baseball Organization is a very fun baseball league to watch. If you don't believe me, please watch this glorious compilation of bat flips, a very insanely fun aspect of baseball that the MLB is not fun enough to embrace.  SEE ALSO: Poor guy strikes out in the most embarrassing way possible Please watch now as Hanwha Eagles third baseman … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists 3D printed ovaries that produced healthy baby mice

Tuesday 6 June 16:15:41 UTC 2017

Scientists at Northwestern University developed a method to 3D print a gelatin scaffold that houses immature eggs — functioning like an ovary. Mice who have this bioprosthetic ovary inserted were able to successfully ovulate and give birth to healthy pups. Read more…More about Science, Mashable Video, 3d Printing, 3d, and Cancer [Link]

Mashable » This cute wearable is like a fitness tracker for kids

Tuesday 6 June 16:13:14 UTC 2017

The 'Kiddo' aims to give parents and guardians insight into their child’s wellness. Read more…More about Apps, Kickstarter, Parenting, Kids, and Wearables [Link]

Mashable » Solar-powered cooker will cook your meals in 10 minutes

Tuesday 6 June 16:09:09 UTC 2017

The 'solsource' grill makes it easier than ever to grill…and it is actually good for the environment.  Read more…More about Tech, Mashable Video, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Solar Powered [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon, Mozilla, Kickstarter, and Reddit Are Staging a Net Neutrality Online Protest

Tuesday 6 June 16:04:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Some of the Internet's biggest names are banding together for a "day of action" to oppose the Federal Communications Commission (alternative source), which is working to undo regulations for Internet providers that it passed during the Obama administration. Among the participants are Etsy, Kickstarter and Mozilla, the maker of the popular Firefox Web browser. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Finstas' can be boring or funny or sexy — but they're always real

Tuesday 6 June 16:03:46 UTC 2017

Don’t believe everything you read about "finstas," the secret Instagram accounts currently puzzling the internet. Rumours swirl about teenagers sharing pics of sex and drugs on their finstas, but in reality, teens are using these accounts to show their real, authentic selves. And, they're actually pretty damn dorky.  SEE ALSO: How to be cool on Instagram and Snapchat, according to teens … [Link]

Mashable » Forget streaks, Snapchat's 'friend filters' are the new way to chat with BFFs

Tuesday 6 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Bitmoji are popping up in a new place on Snapchat. The app is now starting to roll out a new "friend filters" feature that creates personalized filters when you reply to Snaps from friends. SEE ALSO: 10 Snapchat tricks to make you a power user The new frames appear when you "double tap to reply" to a Snap from a friend. … [Link]

Mashable » You, yes you could play Young Dumbledore in a 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel

Tuesday 6 June 15:55:57 UTC 2017

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them gave Harry Potter fans a look into the wizarding world long before The Boy Who Lived was even born. And now, with sequels to the film on deck, you finally have a chance to get in on the magic.  Warner Bros. announced this week that it's seeking five young actors to join the cast … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber enjoys all the sports

Tuesday 6 June 15:55:24 UTC 2017

Justin Bieber doesn't know much about sports. He just knows about love and when stuff looks cool, and isn't that enough?  Maybe not.  Now, Biebs has opened up about the suffering his fair-weather sports fandom has brought about in a series of very good tweets on the sensitive subject. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber singing about iced coffee is the 2017 Song … [Link]

Mashable » Whoever came up with Popeyes new cookie-crusted chicken tenders was definitely not sober

Tuesday 6 June 15:51:49 UTC 2017

Popeyes announced the national release of their new Sweet & Crunchy Tenders, and we're pretty sure this idea was born from a not-so-sober late night fridge raid involving a chicken drumstick and a tub of cookie dough.   The new treat isn't exactly the cookie-chicken mashup you're imagining (we were picturing an ice cream sandwich of sorts, but with chicken instead … [Link]

Mashable » The who, what and how of impact investing

Tuesday 6 June 15:49:26 UTC 2017

In the past, the concepts of "financial gain" and "social good" have seemed mutually exclusive. But with impact investing on the rise, this is no longer the case. The logistics, though, are a little tricky. How, for example, does one determine a worthwhile investment — that is, something that will generate returns and also create real impact?  It can be especially … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Energy security is possible without nuclear power or fracked gas

Tuesday 6 June 15:46:21 UTC 2017

There is a mantra that nuclear and natural gas power stations are essential to keep the lights on in the UK. It's a myth, says Keith Barnham [Link]

Mashable » Now that you're an adult, it’s time to learn the basics of investment strategy

Tuesday 6 June 15:45:37 UTC 2017

“Investment strategy" is one of those things you know you’re supposed to master in order to officially join the world of adulthood. But it’s easier said than done: After all, you’re still figuring out how to fit your morning coffee habit into your monthly budget. Many young adults believe that simply putting a portion of their income into a savings account … [Link]

Popular Science » A quick note about our newsletter

Tuesday 6 June 15:33:38 UTC 2017

ScienceWe're now sending two (2) newsletters a week. Happy reading! [Link]

Slashdot » Google Releases Chrome 59

Tuesday 6 June 15:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Google has launched Chrome 59 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Among the additions are native notifications on macOS, settings being revamped to follow Material Design, the Image Capture API, Headless Chrome, and more service worker improvements. You can update to the latest version now using the browser's built-in silent updater or download it directly from google.com/chrome. … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese 'Overwatch' clone is SHAMELESS

Tuesday 6 June 15:23:48 UTC 2017

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, but honestly: this particular case might be pushing it. The Chinese mobile FPS Ying Xiong Shi Ming — which translates to Hero Mission in English — is Overwatch. It's not "similar to" Overwatch or "inspired by" Overwatch or anything like that; it's basically just Overwatch, with a hefty helping of bonus … [Link]

Mashable » Terrifying rattlesnake takes chill swim in someone's toilet

Tuesday 6 June 15:22:37 UTC 2017

Two things are for certain: rattlesnakes are terrifying, and they belong outside. That means they absolutely should not even think about showing up to someone's home uninvited. Unfortunately, one rattlesnake thought this was completely okay and waltzed itself right into someone's toilet. YouTube user Pomegranate Sunshine captured the frightening moment, and the only thing he could say was "oh my." … [Link]

Mashable » Kid loses instrument, music teacher makes him perform anyway

Tuesday 6 June 15:16:39 UTC 2017

Note about the youth of today: Air guitar's out, air recorder's in. In this clip from Twitter, user @ABelenje's little brother performs in his school recorder concert with no instrument in hand. It turns out the boy's teacher made him mime along to the song, even though he lost his recorder. As they say, the show must go on. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Apple finally added a one-handed keyboard mode for iPhones with iOS 11

Tuesday 6 June 15:13:34 UTC 2017

Apple is finally making it easier to type on the go.  The tech company introduced its new iOS,  iOS 11, at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, and the new update comes packed with upgrades that'll make it even better to use your iPhone and iPad. SEE ALSO: Apple's iOS 11 will take Facebook and Twitter down a notch In … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper showed up to NPR offices and caused a stampede

Tuesday 6 June 15:03:32 UTC 2017

If Chance the Rapper showed up at your office for a mini-concert, you would probably freak out, too. The good folks at National Public Radio (NPR) headquarters in Washington D.C. often see famous faces behind All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's desk. These performances, dubbed the "Tiny Desk Concerts" happen in middle of NPR offices, and employees can gather to watch … [Link]

Mashable » Parents can keep every precious moment of their kids' life with this micro-camera

Tuesday 6 June 15:03:25 UTC 2017

Benjamin Button is a smart camera designed especially for families. The clip-on device records every moment and then automatically edits together highlights of the day. Read more…More about Video, Technology, Parenting, Kids, and Children [Link]

Mashable » Comic book that explores psychosis has no panels

Tuesday 6 June 15:03:00 UTC 2017

Ninja Theory's upcoming adventure game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is dipping its toes into another medium with an exclusive pre-order comic that digs into the story of the game's protagonist, a warrior with psychosis brought on by her traumatic past. The comic, Hellblade: Senua's Song #1, is made in collaboration between Ninja Theory and comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment with art by … [Link]

Mashable » A badass clothing line for your woke kids is finally here

Tuesday 6 June 15:01:51 UTC 2017

A new line of onesies and children's t-shirts is starting kids out on their activist journey at a young age.   Little Activists, which launched its first collection in January, is using clothing to help children engage with modern social issues, like environmental protection, LGBTQ rights, and anti-bullying. The shirts feature cheeky, kid-friendly messages that put equality and progress in the … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon user's admiring review for a back-scratcher might make you buy one too

Tuesday 6 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

It can take hundreds of backscratchers 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, Reviews, Internet Comment Theater, Backscratcher, and Entertainment [Link]

Slashdot » Kaspersky Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Disabling Its Antivirus Software

Tuesday 6 June 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Russian security software maker Kaspersky Lab has filed antitrust complaints against Microsoft with the European Commission and the German federal cartel office, it said in a statement on Tuesday. From a report: Kaspersky sent a formal complaint to European Union and German antitrust regulators, saying "hurdles" created by Microsoft limit consumer choice and drive up the cost of security software. … [Link]

Mashable » New happy photos of viral Syrian boy might not be what they seem

Tuesday 6 June 14:41:37 UTC 2017

Omran Daqneesh became a symbol of the suffering in Aleppo after a heartbreaking photo showing him sitting in the back of an ambulance — bloodied, dazed, dusty and confused — went viral on social media.  Doctor in #Aleppo just sent this photo of a dazed child who survived an airstrike pic.twitter.com/IHLDc6KPh8 — Raf Sanchez (@rafsanchez) August 17, 2016 Now, photos and … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon to offer discounted Prime membership to low-income customers

Tuesday 6 June 14:29:24 UTC 2017

Amazon is making Prime more affordable for more families.  The tech giant will offer Prime membership at a discounted price of $5.99 a month to low-income families receiving government assistance, Amazon announced Tuesday.  Prime usually costs $10.99 a month, which comes out to about $132 a year, or $99 a year if paid annually. Right now, families who have Electronic Benefits … [Link]

Mashable » Pokémon heads to the Nintendo Switch with 'Pokkén Tournament DX'

Tuesday 6 June 14:28:07 UTC 2017

Pokkén Tournament DX is bringing the Pokémon brawler to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo announced during a Pokémon-specific Direct Tuesday. The follow up to the Wii U fighting game includes five new Pokémon: Darkrai, Scizor, Empoleon, Croagunk, and Decidueye for a total of 21 playable Pokémon. In addition to that, Pokkén Tournament DX will include new 3v3 team battles and online … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Hemsworth getting angry at 'Avengers' action figures is perfect internet

Tuesday 6 June 14:21:10 UTC 2017

Chris Hemsworth — aka the second-best Chris — has a message for Anthony and Joe Russo, the sibling directors at the helm of the next Avengers movie. That message is: thanks for nothing. Hemsworth came across a collection of Marvel action figures on the set of Infinity War and he quickly noticed a glaring omission: no Thor. He seemed pretty chill … [Link]

Mashable » Engineers genetically modified a dragonfly to carry a tiny solar-powered backpack

Tuesday 6 June 14:12:43 UTC 2017

Researchers at Charles Stark Draper Laboratory and Howard Hughes Medical Institute have created a tiny insect drone. A dragonfly was genetically modified so that that it can be piloted remotely through pulses in its nerve cord. It carries a small backpack with electronics and a solar panel that powers it. But this isn't the first animal cyborg. Read more…More about Animals, … [Link]

Slashdot »  Price-gouging Maker of EpiPen Literally Said That Critics Can Go Fuck Themselves

Tuesday 6 June 14:06:00 UTC 2017

Back in August of 2016, the pharmaceutical company Mylan came under fire for jacking up prices of the EpiPen from $57 in 2007 to roughly $600 in 2016. The public backlash has been significant. Gizmodo adds: But the chairman of Mylan has a message for any critics: Go fuck yourself. Well, at least that's what we think he said. The … [Link]

Mashable » Baby wakes up from deep sleep to jam out to his favorite song

Tuesday 6 June 14:02:16 UTC 2017

No matter how tired, drunk, or bored you are in the club, there's always that one song that comes on that makes you want to DANCE. We're not just talking about bobbing your head a little – we mean dance. For this baby, that song just happens to be Post Malone's "Congratulations" and his club just happens to be a … [Link]

Slashdot » DOJ Charges Federal Contractor With Leaking Classified Info To Media

Tuesday 6 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 quotes a report from The Hill: The Department of Justice charged 25-year-old government contractor Reality Leigh Winner with sharing top secret material with a media outlet, prosecutors announced in a press release Monday. Court documents filed by the government don't specify which media outlet received the materials allegedly leaked by Winner, but NBC News reported that the material went … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Late nights and lie-ins at the weekend are bad for your health

Tuesday 6 June 12:33:00 UTC 2017

Social jetlag, caused by going to sleep and waking up later on weekends, has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease and other signs of poor health [Link]

Mashable » Video of people dancing in the street to Vengaboys has gone gloriously viral

Tuesday 6 June 12:30:37 UTC 2017

Sometimes, when life gets a bit much, all you really want to do is dance in the middle of the road to the sweet, pulsing rhythms of Vengaboys. In the early hours of Sunday morning, Jordan Cairns shared a Facebook Live video from the streets of Cheltenham, UK. The clip shows Cairns and his friends driving through the high street, … [Link]

Popular Science » Bonding with a partner could have unexpected rewards—in your brain, that is

Tuesday 6 June 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Animals Cuddling rodents might be the key to understanding this social behavior. You can't spell love without vole. These sort-of-monogamous rodents could help us understand why people pair up. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Theresa May reveals the 'naughtiest thing' she's ever done

Tuesday 6 June 12:04:12 UTC 2017

Sometimes it's the more offbeat questions that prompt the best answers from politicians. SEE ALSO: This musical remix of the UK Prime Minister is hilariously brutal They're normally so well coached on the typical queries that they're quite happy to reel off stock answers, but when they're presented with something unexpected they can occasionally come out with a gem or two. … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft announces a brand new partnership to bring its first self-driving cars to Boston

Tuesday 6 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Lyft is adding yet another new name to its growing list of official self-driving partners — and this one already has an established track record of putting autonomous cars on real life streets. The ride hailing company just announced a new agreement with nuTonomy, the MIT-founded startup that was the first to test a self-driving program carrying passengers alongside real traffic … [Link]

Mashable » Now that 'Wonder Woman' is a hit, where do female superhero movies go next?

Tuesday 6 June 11:18:00 UTC 2017

In the dozen or so years between mid-aughts bombs Catwoman and Elektra and last weekend's Wonder Woman, we've had roughly 40 major superhero movies starring men.  Fortunately, it looks like Wonder Woman will be no mere one-off anomaly. With a little bit of luck, Diana could find herself at the forefront of a veritable wave of lady heroes.  SEE ALSO: Women-only … [Link]

Mashable » Manchester Redditor shares heartwarming gift from Muslim neighbour

Tuesday 6 June 11:07:57 UTC 2017

The terrorist attacks in Manchester and London have sparked many acts of humanity and compassion.  SEE ALSO: How to watch Ariana Grande's Manchester benefit concert The latest involves a Manchester-based Redditor who shared a really nice a gift from their Muslim neighbours during Ramadan.  "It's Ramadhan. We at No 17 are opening our fast today and want to share our food!" … [Link]

Mashable » This musical remix of the UK Prime Minister is hilariously brutal

Tuesday 6 June 10:41:35 UTC 2017

It's been just over a year since Cassetteboy — the comedy YouTuber known for remixing politicians' words to a musical backdrop — last posted a video on his channel.  It's always worth the wait, though. SEE ALSO: This musical remix of the UK news in 2016 is hilariously brutal This time around he's taking aim at UK Prime Minister Theresa … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Python Programming with Raspberry Pi – $13.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 6 June 10:26:52 UTC 2017

Get "Python Programming with Raspberry Pi" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-06-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » These popsicles are pretty, but you're not going to want to eat one, trust us

Tuesday 6 June 10:00:11 UTC 2017

These colourful popsicles look like artisanal dessert treats. But those little dots aren't chia seeds. They're sewage. A post shared by Bebee (@bebeelai) on May 28, 2017 at 7:44am PDT Hung I-chen, Guo Yi-hui and Cheng Yu-ti, students at the National Taiwan University of Arts, collected sewage runoff from 100 locations in Taiwan to make these popsicles. SEE ALSO: Someone staged … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Women Devs Are Hard To Recruit and Even Harder To Keep

Tuesday 6 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The results of a recent survey conducted by GitHub sheds light on the issue of why women developers are hard to recruit and keep in the business of tech. Windows IT Pro reports: "The 2017 Open Source Survey 'collected responses from 5,500 randomly sampled respondents sourced from over 3,800 open source repositories on GitHub.com, and over … [Link]

Mashable » Gordon Ramsay in a car with James Corden gets very sweary, very fast

Tuesday 6 June 9:59:12 UTC 2017

If there's one person you don't want to get a lift with in heavy traffic, it's Gordon Ramsay. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran busts out his guitar in glorious Carpool Karaoke trailer While en route to the airport to travel to London for The Late Late Show, James Corden and Reggie Watts try to cheer up Britain's angriest chef with some … [Link]

Mashable » US Secretary of State welcomed to New Zealand with 'a display of middle fingers'

Tuesday 6 June 9:55:00 UTC 2017

New Zealand is flush with fascinating birds, but perhaps Rex Tillerson didn't expect to see this particular kind. The visiting U.S. Secretary of State landed in the city of Wellington on Tuesday, and according to reports, there were plenty of middle fingers being flipped at the American motorcade. SEE ALSO: Neil deGrasse Tyson slams Trump's disdain for climate science "I've been … [Link]

Mashable » Banksy election stunt backfires in a big way

Tuesday 6 June 9:47:46 UTC 2017

Banksy has withdrawn a cheeky offer of a free limited edition print for people who vote against the Conservatives in the general election.  SEE ALSO: Banksy claims responsibility for new Brexit mural in England The mysterious street artist said on Instagram that the Electoral Commission warned the offer "would invalidate the election result."  "I regret to announce this ill-conceived and legally … [Link]

Mashable » Lena Dunham endorses a British leader she says can temper Trump

Tuesday 6 June 9:31:28 UTC 2017

Lena Dunham has just waded into the UK General Election and offered one hell of an endorsement to Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.  SEE ALSO: Jeremy Corbyn can't resist a delicious Pringle while greeting his supporters The Girls creator Instagrammed a photo of a badge which reads: "Get on board with the absolute boy."  A post shared by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) … [Link]

Mashable » China debuts driverless train that only needs white painted lines as tracks

Tuesday 6 June 9:31:18 UTC 2017

China’s latest mode of public transportation is a bus, tram and train rolled into one. Its maker, Chinese rail transit firm CRRC, is calling it a "smart bus," but it's a lot more than that. Like a train, it's modular and carriages can be added on; but like a bus, it runs on the road. Amazingly, the carriage will follow a … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling reveals exactly what she'd like to happen if Trump visits Britain

Tuesday 6 June 9:25:03 UTC 2017

To say British people have mixed feelings about a Trump visit would probably be an understatement. For the most part, Brits seem to fall into one of two groups: 1) Those who want him to visit so they can protest, and 2) those who just really don't want him to visit. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling sends massive F U to Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Apple still loves you, pro users, but that love will cost you

Tuesday 6 June 9:25:02 UTC 2017

A solid chunk of Apple's WWDC opening keynote on Monday felt like a love letter to professional users. You know, the designers, illustrators, music producers, and similar demanding customers who lovingly cherished their Macintosh computers when the general populace only had a vague idea of what Apple is.  This was a long overdue, important move from Apple. People who rely on … [Link]

Mashable » Snow is hard to come by in Australia, so this guy created his own

Tuesday 6 June 8:13:51 UTC 2017

It’s winter in Australia right now, but snowfall is difficult to come by unless you're in one of the few mountainous regions in the country.  So if you want to see snow, you'll have to travel — or get creative.  SEE ALSO: Kids don their best costumes to see 'Wonder Woman' in theaters As Roland Zopf from Bathurst, Australia, did when … [Link]

Mashable » Horsey McHorseface isn't just a joke name, it's a winning horse too

Tuesday 6 June 7:59:45 UTC 2017

The legacy of Boaty McBoatface lives on. In the form of a winning racehorse. The unforgettably named Horsey McHorseface had its maiden win in at a race in Cessnock, Australia, on Monday, proving that yes, even things named after a joke can actually win events. SEE ALSO: Craigslist ad seeks 'generic' dad for some wholesome BBQ fun What's more, the race … [Link]

Slashdot » Astronomers Discover Alien World Hotter Than Most Stars

Tuesday 6 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Science_afficionado writes: An international team of astronomers has discovered a planet like Jupiter zipping around its host star every day and a half, boiling at temperatures hotter than most stars and sporting a giant, glowing gas tail like a comet. From a report via Vanderbilt University: "With a day-side temperature peaking at 4,600 Kelvin (more than 7,800 degrees Fahrenheit), the … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk just made a dick joke

Tuesday 6 June 3:45:39 UTC 2017

Dicks and rockets. Who would ever put the two together?  There's a flurry of activity around SpaceX right now, but that doesn't mean there's not room for phalluses, and specifically how funny they are, in Elon Musk's mind. SEE ALSO: SpaceX's beautiful rocket launch and landing just made history On Monday night, Twitter user @SwiftOnSecuity wanted to know "how big the … [Link]

Slashdot » Dozens of Recent Clinical Trials May Contain Wrong or Falsified Data, Claims Study

Tuesday 6 June 3:30:00 UTC 2017

John Carlisle, a consultant anesthetist at Torbay Hospital, used statistical tools to conduct a review of thousands of papers published in leading medical journals. While a vast majority of the clinical trials he reviewed were accurate, 90 of the 5,067 published trials had underlying patterns that were unlikely to appear by chance in a credible dataset. The Guardian reports: The … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is basically a parody of itself

Tuesday 6 June 3:09:11 UTC 2017

If you were trying to construct a parody of every Apple product presentation of the last 5 years, you probably couldn't have done much better than the keynote the company offered at WWDC on Monday. CEO Tim Cook barely present on stage? Check. Interminable updates on stuff almost no one uses, like Safari, Mail, Maps and the Apple Watch? Check. A … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what we know about alleged NSA leaker Reality Leigh Winner

Tuesday 6 June 3:05:03 UTC 2017

Who is Reality Leigh Winner? She's a 25-year-old National Security Agency (NSA) contractor who was arrested for allegedly leaking a top secret report to news outlet The Intercept. SEE ALSO: New leaked NSA hacking report is 'House of Cards' IRL On Monday, she was charged after the FBI arrested her Saturday at her home in Augusta, Georgia. She faces up to … [Link]

Slashdot » Wall Street Journal's Google Traffic Drops 44% After Pulling Out of First Click Free

Tuesday 6 June 2:20:00 UTC 2017

In February, the Wall Street Journal blocked Google users from reading free articles, resulting in a fourfold increase in the rate of visitors converting into paying customers. The tradeoff, as reported by Bloomberg, is a decrease in traffic from Google. Since the WSJ ended its support for Google's "first click free" policy, traffic from Google plummeted 44 percent. From the … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny baby kangaroo having a yawn after eating is just like you

Tuesday 6 June 2:17:57 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ that eating.","image":&qu~ baby kangaroo having a yawn after eating is just like you","sources":[{&qu~ More about Watercooler, Videos, Video, Australia, and Animals [Link]

Mashable » The internet just can't comprehend this mind-blowing waterslide move

Tuesday 6 June 1:48:53 UTC 2017

There are many great jokes about sliding into DMs but Morgan Evick's clip takes the meme to a whole new level. Evick witnessed an amazing moment during her recent trip to Jamaica. Usually when people exit a waterslide, they splash like a slippery buffoon straight into the water. SEE ALSO: New Jersey's most infamous amusement park to open vertically looping water … [Link]

Slashdot » US Insurer Hikes Tesla Premiums Due To 'Higher-Than-Average' Claim Rates

Tuesday 6 June 1:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "National insurer AAA is raising its prices for Tesla's Model S and Model X, citing higher-than-average claim rates and repair costs for the two cars," reports The Verge. "According to a report from Automotive News, AAA said it could raise its premiums by as much as 30 percent for the vehicles. Other large insurers including State … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's iOS 11 will take Facebook and Twitter down a notch

Tuesday 6 June 1:34:56 UTC 2017

Whether you realized it or not, Facebook and Twitter have long had a special place in the iOS ecosystem.  That, dear readers, is about to change.  SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about macOS High Sierra According to Axios, Apple will do away with the ability to directly sign into the two social media platforms from iOS in the forthcoming … [Link]

Mashable » Elderly man calmly eats his food while everyone else runs from a snake

Tuesday 6 June 1:16:58 UTC 2017

Nothing is going to stop this man from enjoying his food. Nothing. A large snake caused a slight panic among customers of the Prime Supermarket in the Bukit Gombak area of Singapore recently. But among the terror, there was one man who was determined to finish his meal. SEE ALSO: A snake regurgitated another snake, and both slithered away alive Some … [Link]

Slashdot » Cable TV 'Failing' As a Business, Cable Industry Lobbyist Says

Tuesday 6 June 1:00:00 UTC 2017

According to a cable lobbyist group, cable TV is "failing" as a business due to rising programming costs and consumers switching from traditional TV subscriptions to online video streaming. "As a business, it is failing," said Matthew Polka, CEO of the American Cable Association (ACA). "It is very, very difficult for a cable operator in many cases to even break … [Link]

Mashable » Ric Flair claims on Instagram that he busted his hand fighting a Warriors fan

Tuesday 6 June 0:31:05 UTC 2017

Retired WWE star Ric Flair, a noted fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers, apparently found occasion to combine his past career with his current fandom by pummeling a Golden State Warriors supporter. Then he gave Rihanna shout-out on Instagram, as one does in such situations. SEE ALSO: Why the Finals aren't the most important story in the NBA this week Flair on … [Link]

Mashable » First look at ARKit, Apple's big jump into augmented reality

Tuesday 6 June 0:27:08 UTC 2017

Apple just jumped head-first into augmented reality. Following months of speculation about what exactly the nature of its ambitions for augmented reality are, the company announced it's building an AR platform directly into iOS. With ARKit, Apple is for the first time offering developers a suite of tools to make dedicated augmented reality apps for iPhones and iPads. SEE ALSO: Apple … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Announces New 10.5-Inch iPad Pro With Narrower Side Bezels, 120Hz Refresh Rate Display

Tuesday 6 June 0:20:00 UTC 2017

At WWDC 2017 today, Apple unveiled a brand new iPad Pro with a 10.5-inch display and 40% narrower bezels. The new iPad features a 50% brighter True Tone display and "ProMotion" technology which increase refresh rates up to 120hz. 9to5Mac reports: The new iPad Pro includes dynamic refresh rate adjustments, screens move from 24hz to 48hz to 120hz. This maximizes … [Link]

Mashable » Apple HomePod first listen: This is what a $349 speaker sounds like

Tuesday 6 June 0:17:15 UTC 2017

Apple’s brand new HomePod sounds good. I know. I heard it. Or rather should i say I experienced it and, in my limited acoustic opinion, the sound the 7-inch capsule-shaped speaker produces is best described as stirring. SEE ALSO: WWDC 2017: iOS 11, HomePod, and everything else you need to know Apple gave what might charitably be called a very brief, … [Link]

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