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 » Macron really wants to 'Make Our Planet Great Again' with grants for U.S. scientists

Friday 9 June 23:50:53 UTC 2017

French President Emmanuel Macron was actually serious about making our planet great again after President Trump withdrew America from the Paris Climate Agreement last week. SEE ALSO: France helpfully corrects Trump's video on climate change He launched a campaign Thursday to recruit and pay for scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations to tackle climate change in France. A new site with … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft To Shut Down Its Docs.com File-Sharing Site December 15

Friday 9 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft will close its file storage and sharing service Docs.com Dec. 15, it said today. As a result of its $26 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, Microsoft also got SlideShare, a more popular place for sharing presentations infographics and other materials with an audience of 70 million. SlideShare represents a better platform for storing and publishing Microsoft documents, the company said. … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Types of Jobs Are Opening Up In the New Field of AI?

Friday 9 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Qbertino writes: I'm about to move on in my career after having a "short rethink and regroup break" and was for quite some time now thinking about getting into perhaps a new programming language and technology, like NodeJS or Java/Kotlin or something. But I have the seriously growing suspicion that artificial intelligence is coming for us programmers and IT experts … [Link]

Mashable » These precious little baby bears can't even climb up this fence

Friday 9 June 22:33:23 UTC 2017

NBC Connecticut posted a video to their Facebook page "that may just be the cutest bear video we've ever seen."  In the clip, four adorable bear cubs attempt to follow a mama bear over a fence. One manages to get all the way to the top but seems to be unsure of what to do next. The other three struggle … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what real 360-degree videos look like from GoPro's Fusion camera

Friday 9 June 22:22:26 UTC 2017

GoPro’s next breakthrough camera is the Fusion, its first consumer 360-degree camera capable of capturing 360/VR video in 5.2K resolution. It looks mighty sickBitchin', even. It's one thing to look at an amped-up, highly produced trailer video, but something else when you're looking at your own footage. We won't waste more of your time. Here's some of the world's first real-world … [Link]

Mashable » Apple embraces in-app tipping—as long as you give it a 30 percent cut

Friday 9 June 22:11:22 UTC 2017

Apple is changing course in how it treats tips collected within apps in what may end up being a mixed bag for developers and digital creators. The company just updated its App Store terms so that tipping with in-app currencies now falls under the same category as in-app purchases, of which Apple takes a 30 percent cut. Some apps give users … [Link]

Mashable » Apple will finally let you shut off those annoying requests to rate apps

Friday 9 June 22:09:05 UTC 2017

Nothing’s worse for your app experience than endless demands for ratings — but, thankfully, those days might finally be over. If you really hate those pop-ups, you'll be able to make it so that you never have to see one again. Since before we started playing Candy Crush, app review prompts have been a Wild West of sorts with no set … [Link]

Mashable » I have drawn the Trump administration as Sonic the Hedgehog and I am ready to answer for it

Friday 9 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

The primary duty of a journalist is to speak truth to power — to lift "the veil" and expose the true nature of the people who control different aspects of our everyday lives. As America struggles with massive political change in 2017, that role is especially important. And that is why I have chosen to draw the Trump administration as Sonic … [Link]

Slashdot » Prosectors Say the Kansas Shooting of Garmin Engineers Was a Hate Crime

Friday 9 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Federal prosecutors have filed a hate crime charge against 51-year-old Kansas resident Adam Purinton, according to the Department of Justice. Purinton, who is accused of shooting three people in an Olathe bar, reportedly told a local Garmin engineer to "get out of my country" before opening fire. Purinton is currently being … [Link]

Mashable » The 2020 Olympics will have more mixed-gender events than ever

Friday 9 June 21:48:51 UTC 2017

Female athletes will have the most opportunities to compete yet in the 2020 Olympic Games — both with other female athletes and with male athletes.  On Friday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a program for the Tokyo Games that features 18 mixed-gender events, double the amount from the Rio Olympics in 2016.  SEE ALSO: Say hello to your favorite 2032 … [Link]

Mashable » Amanda Bynes is back, and wants to explain that infamous Drake tweet

Friday 9 June 21:42:27 UTC 2017

Amanda Bynes is back, everyone, and she's better than ever.  After almost four years away from cameras living it up as a fashion student, a lace-clad Bynes reveals in a new interview with Hollyscoop that she's working towards a clothing line of her own — as well as a return to the small screen.  SEE ALSO: Teen fashionistas slay in their … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's 'Planet of the Apps' totally gets kids are just a speed bump on the road to will.i.am

Friday 9 June 21:41:26 UTC 2017

Bad news, little Timmy. Daddy doesn't have time for you anymore.  You see, and we know this might be hard for someone as young as yourself to understand, your father is never around these days because he's too busy taking risks to impress will.i.am.   What's that you say? You're confused? I'll back up a bit. You probably know this part … [Link]

Mashable » DJ Khaled's upcoming album will feature Beyoncé, Jay Z, Drake, Rihanna and more

Friday 9 June 21:41:22 UTC 2017

DJ Khaled's greatest skill doesn't lie in his catch phrases or Snapchat angles. Rather what the Miami-based DJ is best at is getting the world's biggest artists hyped up enough on his  🔑  vision  🔑  to collaborate with him and a host of other A-list stars for a knockout album of guaranteed radio hits.  This summer, he's back at it with … [Link]

Slashdot » Home Blood Pressure Monitors Are Wrong 70 Percent of the Time, Says Study

Friday 9 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In a study out this week, about 70 percent of home blood-pressure devices tested were off by 5 mmHg or more. That's enough to throw off clinical decisions, such as stopping or starting medication. Nearly 30 percent were off by 10 mmHg or more, including many devices that had been validated … [Link]

Mashable » Hey Comey, here's what Trump has to say about those tapes

Friday 9 June 21:17:50 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ lordy, here we go.","image":"h~ Comey, here's what Trump has to say about those tapes","sources":[{&~ conference,james comey,tapes,russia investigation,comey hearing","sec0":null~ conference,james comey,tapes,russia investigation,comey hearing","videoSeriesName~ More about Conversations, Politics, Fbi, Press Conference, and James Comey [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hardy writes heartfelt letter to his beloved dog that passed away

Friday 9 June 21:02:27 UTC 2017

Tom Hardy considered his dog Woody the "light of his life." Sadly, Woody recently passed away and the actor's public tribute to the dog is both heartbreaking and beautiful. Woody was Hardy's faithful companion and  accompanied him to movie premieres, film sets, and was even on TIME magazine's list of most influential animals. SEE ALSO: Tom Hardy is fundraising for … [Link]

Mashable » 7 products to remind everyone that yes, science is real

Friday 9 June 20:50:57 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Nothing sounds better than having a planet to live on.   Trump’s controversial decision to leave the Paris Agreement is a reminder that some people need more than a overwhelming consensus among scientists to convince them that climate change is real. Yeah.   There’s … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Does Microsoft Still Offer a 32-bit OS?

Friday 9 June 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Brian Wilson, a founder of cloud storage service BackBlaze, writes in a blog post: Moving over to a 64-bit OS allows your laptop to run BOTH the old compatible 32-bit processes and also the new 64-bit processes. In other words, there is zero downside (and there are gigantic upsides). Because there is zero downside, the first time it could, Apple … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: Amazon Greengrass IoT, Customize API Gateway Error Responses and More

Friday 9 June 20:34:56 UTC 2017

As another busy week comes to an end, we bring you the news we couldn’t cover with a look at what was going on in the world of APIs. This week saw a lot of news coming out of Amazon and leading off is the Amazon Web Services launch of its Greengrass Internet of Things service. The solution lets customers … [Link]

Mashable » Why am I watching a livestream of Katy Perry and Jesse Tyler Ferguson doing yoga?

Friday 9 June 20:19:08 UTC 2017

What's going on with Katy Perry? Well, it's just a click away. Perry is livestreaming her entire weekend to celebrate the release of her new album, Witness, and it's basically a new age Celebrity Big Brother. "How old would you be if you did't know how old you are?" Perry asks Jesse Tyler Ferguson, an acquaintance, who joins her yoga … [Link]

Mashable » CNN drops personality who called Trump a 'piece of sh*t' on Twitter

Friday 9 June 20:16:59 UTC 2017

CNN has decided to part ways with host Reza Aslan after he called President Donald Trump a "piece of sh*t" for his response to the London terror attacks last week. Aslan, who had been host of the fairly new CNN series Believer with Reza Aslan, had tweeted about Trump and the president's tweets after the London Bridge attacks. He wrote, "This … [Link]

Mashable » Trump tosses binders of paperwork because regulations are bad

Friday 9 June 20:16:52 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump took time out of his Infrastructure Week speech on Friday to toss some binders off a podium, because regulations are choking the red, white, and blue blood that flows through the veins of America. The binders, apparently full of details about a project based in Maryland, are too much to read. There is a lot of paper inside … [Link]

Mashable » You can pay $3,000 for a dress made of straw hats if that's your thing

Friday 9 June 20:11:29 UTC 2017

Have $3,000 to kill on a dress, but really, really love straw hats? Now, you don't have to choose between the two!  Jacquemus has created the perfect, most practical dress of all time: a $3,050 dress made out of literal straw hats. Image: jacquemus/ssenseThe dress is made from eight straw hats in various sizes stitched together and, what we're hoping are, … [Link]

Popular Science » IKEA engineers are pretending to live on Mars to help them design better furniture

Friday 9 June 20:06:00 UTC 2017

Space Really. Why did IKEA send its best and brightest to "Mars"? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Woman fell into an open hatch because she was too busy looking at her phone

Friday 9 June 20:01:33 UTC 2017

A 67-year-old New Jersey woman fell into an open street hatch after being distracted by her phone. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but is now in stable condition. Read more…More about Iphone, Smartphone, Mashable Video, Street, and Woman [Link]

Mashable » 8 housewarming gifts for the wine-loving host

Friday 9 June 20:00:44 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Forget the expected bottle of wine and get creative this season. It’s time to step up your guest game. Sure, everyone brings wine to a party — but that’s boring. Think outside of the box with these gift ideas for wine lovers (rosé not … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than 40 Percent of Companies Now Offer a 'Summer Friday' Perk

Friday 9 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Leaving early on a Friday afternoon in June? There's a growing chance your boss has endorsed it. The percentage of companies that offer some kind of "summer Friday" arrangement — in which companies officially permit workers, almost entirely office ones, to leave early on Friday afternoons in the summer — is on the rise. … [Link]

Mashable » Pilot dangles from hot air balloon after strong winds cause total chaos

Friday 9 June 19:57:21 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ pilot eventually fell out and two passengers were briefly blown away.","image":&quot~ dangles from hot air balloon after strong winds cause total chaos","sources":[{&~ videos,wtf","sec0":n~ videos,wtf","videoSeriesN~ More about Viral Videos, Wtf, Culture, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch's voice actors celebrate the game's birthday by dancing their character's emotes

Friday 9 June 19:36:46 UTC 2017

There are many, many ways that Blizzard can celebrate Overwatch's first birthday on June 12. It can release beautiful new anniversary skins, it can let people play the game for free, and it can get the game's voice actors to dance like the characters.  Sure, why not.  Anjali Bhimani, who voices the defense powerhouse Symmetra, posted a video on her YouTube … [Link]

Slashdot » The Hidden Ways That Architecture Affects How You Feel

Friday 9 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

"We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us," mused Winston Churchill in 1943 while considering the repair of the bomb-ravaged House of Commons. From a report: More than 70 years on, he would doubtless be pleased to learn that neuroscientists and psychologists have found plenty of evidence to back him up. We now know, for example, that buildings … [Link]

Popular Science » This adorable lil baby bird was perfectly preserved in amber for 99 million years

Friday 9 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Animals A Cretaceous-era cutie. An ancient piece of amber is helping scientists figure out what birds look like back when other dinosaurs still roamed the Earth. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » The emotional moment a teen realizes his late father bought him the perfect present

Friday 9 June 19:19:23 UTC 2017

In time for his 16th birthday, a teenage guitarist named Johnny received an unexpected present from his late father and, subsequently, a gift from a massive group of kind internet strangers.  In the clip that started it all, the teenager, standing in a music store, receives a birthday card signed by his dad, and bursts into tears when he sees the … [Link]

Mashable » Glow-in-the-dark donuts are the latest trend and we found the secret ingredient

Friday 9 June 19:17:01 UTC 2017

‘Glonuts’ first appeared in Black Star Pastry in Sydney, Australia. And in case you wanted to make your own, we've cracked the recipe and found what makes them glow.  Read more…More about Trending, Australia, Instagram, Food, and Trends [Link]

Mashable » These light therapy glasses look like they’re from the future

Friday 9 June 19:16:22 UTC 2017

Luminette glasses use LED lights and light therapy in an attempt to treat seasonal affective disorder and regulate sleep on the go. Read more…More about Wearables, Wearable Tech, Glasses, Led Lights, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Bear stuck in a strong current gets sucked into a waterfall

Friday 9 June 19:07:24 UTC 2017

A camper in Yosemite National Park witnessed an embarrassing moment for a juvenile bear.  Backpackers stumbled across two bears near a river on Tuesday. Naturally, the backpackers tried to avoid the bears, but when one bear entered the water, things took a turn for the worse.  The current was much stronger than the bear likely anticipated, and after a bit … [Link]

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

Friday 9 June 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 14. Five rad and random things I found this week. The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 14. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Windows 10 is about to get a whole slew of new bells and whistles

Friday 9 June 18:51:10 UTC 2017

Microsoft is rolling out a whole bunch of new features for Windows 10 with a new test version of the software — if you're a Windows Insider on the Fast Ring, that is.  The update, Preview Build 16215, is now available for members of Microsoft's early access community. The additions and changes to the OS are largely focused on making the … [Link]

Slashdot » Pepe Is Banned From the Apple App Store

Friday 9 June 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The rarest pepe is one found on the iOS App Store, and now we know why: Apple has categorized the meme frog as "objectionable content" and has rejected an app called Pepe Scream, Motherboard confirmed. "Your app contains images and references of Pepe the Frog, which are considered objectionable content," an Apple App Review … [Link]

Mashable » There's now a fidget spinner butt plug because we don't know when to stop

Friday 9 June 18:26:42 UTC 2017

Having trouble staying focused in the bedroom? Well please don't worry because there are now fidget spinner butt plugs.  Oh wait, now you're even more worried? Fair. Ever since the internet exploded in a frenzy of fidget spinners, they've been used in makeup tutorials, turned into apps, and even porn. So the natural next step was to put them… in our … [Link]

Mashable » United Airlines can't stop screwing up, because now, well, this

Friday 9 June 18:23:39 UTC 2017

You might have thought 2016 was a dumpster fire of a year, but then again, you probably don't work at United Airlines, where 2017 is starting to make last year's existential shitshows look like halfway decent days. SEE ALSO: Shocker: United Airlines has the most in-flight animal deaths The latest incident involves a violin and a wrestling match. Trying to fly … [Link]

Mashable » Uber driver took Bills player on 500-mile trip thinking he just wanted to get some wings

Friday 9 June 18:19:29 UTC 2017

Buffalo Bills cornerback Shareece Wright took a $632 Uber from Chicago to Buffalo for practice this week. Why might an Uber driver consent to such a lengthy trip, you ask? Well, he just thought Wright wanted to eat some Buffalo wings. Driver Hadi Abdollahian, who spoke with the Washington Post on Wednesday, says that after he elected to pick up Wright … [Link]

Mashable » Apple bounces Pepe the Frog out of the App Store, back to alt-right Reddit

Friday 9 June 18:19:12 UTC 2017

Apple has banned the alt-right's favorite meme from its App Store. Pepe the Frog, the once-innocent meme that was co-opted by racists of the alt-right, is banned from the App Store because it's "considered objectionable content" under Apple's developer guidelines, according to an email posted by a developer on Reddit. SEE ALSO: Pepe the Frog became a hate icon so his … [Link]

Mashable » The creepiest videos from the robotics company Google just sold

Friday 9 June 18:14:08 UTC 2017

Google has released the bots. And by that, we mean Google just sold off Boston Dynamics — the company that designs and engineers all those creepy-looking, terrifyingly capable robots. After putting it up for sale in 2016, Japanese tech company Softbank finally purchased Boston Dynamics — along with Schaft, a company that specializes in creating bipedal robots— from Google for an … [Link]

Mashable » Optimistic hero tries to save flooded street one bucket full of water at a time

Friday 9 June 18:13:58 UTC 2017

If a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, a journey of saving your flooded street should start with a single bucket, right? That was the thinking of one Florida person who tried to save his street from the perils of flooding. He looked at a very flooded street, and decided to empty it out with a bucket, … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, the White house social media guy broke the law

Friday 9 June 18:12:57 UTC 2017

The administration of President Donald Trump has made some not-so-great social media news yet again, though the president isn't at the center of this story.  Dan Scavino Jr., the White House's director of of social media, violated the Hatch Act by tweeting about politics while on the clock.  SEE ALSO: Trumpniks have no defense for the James Comey mess, so duh, … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why you should pay close attention to India's space program

Friday 9 June 18:10:14 UTC 2017

While India's space agency may not be the first organization you think about when it comes to space travel, there are many reasons we should all be following its progress. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been building a space program with a bright future, and it's starting to pay off.  SEE ALSO: India's space agency launches 8 satellites into … [Link]

Mashable » The secret, real winner of the Taylor Swift-Katy Perry feud: Spotify

Friday 9 June 18:09:53 UTC 2017

Over the last few years, Taylor Swift's had more than a few beefs. But the biggest of her feuds? Spotify, and Katy Perry. And on Thursday night, the Cersei Lannister of Top 40 pop used one to go after the other. Taylor Swift's music is back on Spotify, ending an almost three-year absence—and her timing couldn't be better. Perry's new album … [Link]

Mashable » We ran 'Game of Thrones' characters through Amazon's facial recognition software

Friday 9 June 18:09:44 UTC 2017

While facial recognition software has made huge leaps recently — being used for security in airports, catching criminals on the streets, and even distracted students — it just took the next, big leap we've been waiting for: recognizing celebrities.  SEE ALSO: How a university campus is using facial recognition to keep its dorms safe Amazon's Rekognition tool, launched last year, has … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Quit Your Day Job Is Garbage Advice'

Friday 9 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: While Daymond John was building his clothing line FUBU, which would evolve into a $6 billion brand, the entrepreneur was living on the tips he made waiting tables at Red Lobster. "I was working at Red Lobster for five years as a waiter as I was running this business," the Shark Tank star said … [Link]

Mashable » Try these crazy culinary concoctions from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

Friday 9 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The world of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is full of weird and kooky characters, and that extends to their culinary concoctions as well. Watch as we bring fan favorite dishes such as rum ham, milk steak, and fight milk to life… although we really suggest not doing so yourself. Read more…More about Fiction Kitchen, Always Sunny, Always Sunny In Philadelphia, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Releases Final APIs for Android O

Friday 9 June 17:54:19 UTC 2017

Google this week made the final Android O APIs available to developers, along with an updated SDK and fresh beta of the still-in-progress mobile operating system. Google hopes developers will use these finalized tools to update their apps for Android 8. [Link]

Mashable » This Braille learning tool could be a game changer for the blind community

Friday 9 June 17:50:45 UTC 2017

Illiteracy in the blind community is a human rights issue that activists have struggled to address for decades. But a new innovation may provide a solution.  The Read Read is a Braille learning device that, simply put, teaches blind and low vision people how to read Braille. The simplicity of its purpose belies the complexity of the technology behind this new … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook says he knows who's sending out Trump's 3AM tweets

Friday 9 June 17:34:57 UTC 2017

UPDATED (4:00 p.m. ET) to include a few more quotes from Cook President Donald Trump's tweets are finding their way into everything nowadays … even Tim Cook's commencement speech at MIT.  SEE ALSO: Trump Twitter bot reminds us that all his tweets are coming from the White House The Apple CEO took a swipe at Trump's infamous Twitter habits Friday, just … [Link]

Popular Science » What parents need to know about 'dry drowning'

Friday 9 June 17:30:44 UTC 2017

Health Secondary and dry drowning are rare, but extremely serious. This type of drowning is extremely rare. But knowing the causes and symptoms can allow parents to remain at ease—and know what to do when something isn’t right. Read… [Link]

Mashable » Pizza Parliament is a more delicious way to track the UK election

Friday 9 June 17:23:54 UTC 2017

In our Pizza Parliament, Conservatives are blue potatoes, Labour is red pepper, Liberal Democrats are orange pepper, SNP is corn, Green Party is green pepper, UKIP is aubergine, Plaid Cymru is courgette, and other parties are mushrooms.And everyone thought this pizza would have way more blue potato on it. When Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap election to strengthen the … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo's attempt to recreate a 'Mario' level IRL gets an A for effort

Friday 9 June 17:21:58 UTC 2017

To be fair, it's got to be difficult to move around in and see out of that Mario suit.  The Mario actor that hopped and skipped around Nintendo's stage in Japan — the one we saw being constructed outside of the upcoming Universal Studios theme park, Super Nintendo World,  earlier this week — actually does a fairly decent job twirling … [Link]

Slashdot » Tim Cook Takes Swipe at Windows During MIT Commencement

Friday 9 June 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered the commencement address at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Friday, and he couldn't help taking a swipe at a rival. In a section of his speech describing his search for answers and tough decisions in college and beyond, he admitted turning to a Microsoft computer. "I went to grad … [Link]

Mashable » Tens of millions will roast in first major U.S. heat wave of the season

Friday 9 June 17:19:13 UTC 2017

To residents of the Northeast United States, this has been the year without spring. The high temperature in Boston on June 7, for example, was a record-tying 52 degrees, as rain and fog swept in off the stubbornly chilly Atlantic waters.  Now, though, Bostonians, along with tens of millions of Americans all the way west to the High Plains, are about … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Police warned of drug so powerful it can kill in one breath

Friday 9 June 17:16:00 UTC 2017

US law enforcement officials have been warned of the dangers of encountering fentanyl, following the collapse of a police officer who brushed some off his shirt [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling just dropped a searing feminist tweetstorm everyone should read

Friday 9 June 17:12:42 UTC 2017

Another day, another scorching tweet from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.  This time Rowling took on the all-too-familiar scene of a man degrading a woman whose politics or beliefs he doesn't like.  SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling sends massive F U to Trump over Paris Climate Agreement The unnamed fellow, who Rowling sarcastically refers to as "Mr Liberal Cool Guy," made the … [Link]

Mashable » High-tech masks filters out air pollution, viruses and bacteria

Friday 9 June 17:07:06 UTC 2017

Cambridge Mask Company has developed a military grade filtration technology in its masks that purifies the air you breathe through it. It filters out air pollutants and over 99% of viruses and bacteria.  Their new smart mask, which tells you when you need to wear it, has just launched a Kickstarter campaign. Read more…More about China, Kickstarter, Innovation, Mask, and Air … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feeling uncertain? It’s the new normal in Theresa May’s Britain

Friday 9 June 17:03:00 UTC 2017

The UK election has ushered in unpredictable times. Uncertainty was both cause and effect, says writer James Bloodworth [Link]

Mashable » You can now watch a documentary about Cape Fear, surfing's most insane competition

Friday 9 June 17:01:31 UTC 2017

It’s been a year since surfers tore through Cape Solander, a.k.a. Cape Fear, in what is arguably the world's most terrifying surfing competition. Taking place on the coast of Sydney, Australia, the competition organised by Red Bull saw the world's best contend with 8- to 12-foot waves and 27 Olympic-sized pools of water breaking on a shallow reef.  SEE ALSO: This … [Link]

Mashable » The Ultimate 'Game of Thrones' Power Rankings

Friday 9 June 17:01:06 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Game Of Thrones, Mashable Reels, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds handed over their Tinder to a chatbot to get young people to vote

Friday 9 June 17:00:46 UTC 2017

Our Tinder profiles are sacred vaults of private — and sometimes lascivious —conversations. But, scores of young people did something many of us would deem unthinkable — they handed over their Tinder profiles to a chatbot during the UK general election in order to encourage young people to vote tactically for Labour in swing constituencies.   SEE ALSO: UK's chaotic general … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel: Steer Clear Of Our Patents

Friday 9 June 16:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Intel posted a long blog post yesterday touting the success and evolution of its 40-year-old x86 microprocessor — the one that powered the first IBM personal computer in 1978 and still powers the majority of PCs and laptops. But it wasn't just a stroll down memory lane. Intel ended the post with a reminder that it … [Link]

Popular Science » The AirBeans X earbuds deliver cutting-edge wireless sound for under $55

Friday 9 June 16:29:27 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Cut the cord completely and enjoy hours of audio with the supplied charging case. The AirBeans X earbuds deliver cutting-edge wireless sound for under $55. Cut the cord completely and enjoy hours of audio with the supplied charging case. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Glowing galaxies, marshmallow-like ceramics, and other amazing images of the week

Friday 9 June 16:29:26 UTC 2017

Science Newsworthy eyecandy. Our favorite images from this week in science, space, and health news. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists want to know if your parents' divorce is making you sick

Friday 9 June 16:02:29 UTC 2017

Health But don't stay together for the kids' immune systems. Carnegie Mellon researchers found that adults with divorced parents who were on non-speaking terms during their childhood are three times as likely to catch a cold. [Link]

Slashdot » For the First Time, a Video Game Trailer Is Eligible To Be Nominated For an Academy Award

Friday 9 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

For the first time in 90-year Oscar history, a video game is eligible for an Academy Award, specifically the recently-released game Everything. From a report: The 11-minute trailer for philosophical pontificating simulator Everything is eligible for an Academy Award — a first for a video game promotion, boasted game developer David OReilly. The marketing material in question is included under … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Five things you need to know about DUP politicians and science

Friday 9 June 15:56:00 UTC 2017

Democratic Unionist Party politicians have voiced controversial views on climate change, HIV and creationism. Here’s what they’ve said on some key issues [Link]

Mashable » Apple, Amazon, and Google executives are still set to attend a White House summit, despite, well, everything

Friday 9 June 15:47:12 UTC 2017

Leaders from the largest technology companies are set to visit the White House later this month for an inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump’s group formed to modernize government services, according to three people familiar with the plans. They will arrive weeks after many tech chiefs publicly split with Trump on his decision to exit the Paris climate deal. The American … [Link]

Mashable » 'Snakes on a T-Mobile Cell Tower' is the IRL horror movie nobody wanted

Friday 9 June 15:43:42 UTC 2017

Here’s something you don't want to see while working on a cell tower 125 ft. in the air: a big bundle of snakes just chillin' on top of all the tower equipment. Well, that's just what happened to one unlucky T-Mobile engineer.  A field engineer took this, 125ft up on a towerNow make this a movie title. So far we got … [Link]

Mashable » Jerry Seinfeld explains what he was thinking when Kesha tried to hug him

Friday 9 June 15:26:14 UTC 2017

Don’t worry—Jerry Seinfeld has a perfectly normal reason for not hugging Kesha.  In an awkward video clip that went viral, Seinfeld flat out denies the pop singer's request for a hug in the middle of an interview. Turns out, he's just following the unspoken stranger-danger rule of life.  SEE ALSO: Jerry Seinfeld awkwardly denying Kesha a hug is like a modern … [Link]

Mashable » A new Alexa skill will help you set the mood. Oh, and buy condoms.

Friday 9 June 15:23:10 UTC 2017

Ever find yourself in an intimate moment and wish you had a hands-free way to add a little music to enhance the mood? That’s what SKYN condoms wants to offer you with their new skill for Amazon’s Alexa. It’s called Set the Mood, and it’s got a variety of playlists perfect for your next sexy occasion. It’s not the only way … [Link]

Slashdot » CEO of Defunct Silicon Valley Startup Indicted For Allegedly Tricking Employees Into Working For Free

Friday 9 June 15:21:00 UTC 2017

The founder and CEO of a shuttered Silicon Valley startup has been indicted for tricking employees into working without pay and for lying about his credentials and financing. From a report: In an indictment unsealed this week, Isaac Choi, founder and CEO of failed Silicon Valley job search startup WrkRiot, was charged with five counts of wire fraud for allegedly … [Link]

Mashable » Let an angry Seth Meyers guide you through the Comey hearing

Friday 9 June 15:19:29 UTC 2017

It has been a whirlwind of a political year so far, and on the latest installment of Late Night's "A Closer Look," Seth Meyers breaks down the James Comey hearing and, as per usual, it's extremely funny. On Thursday's show, Meyers astutely points out how nothing Trump does can surprise anybody anymore, including but not limited to him denying he … [Link]

Mashable » Smooth guy had the perfect Tinder line when he matched with a girl named Alexa

Friday 9 June 15:15:21 UTC 2017

If only talking to girls was as easy as talking to your virtual assistant service! (Oh wait, isn't that the plot of a Joaquin Phoenix movie?) Virtual assistants have become the new way to get answers to all your life questions like "Where can I order Chinese at 1 a.m.?" or "Which actress is in that new reboot?" Obviously, one of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Orphan Black' has revolutionized TV visual effects, and you probably haven't noticed half of them

Friday 9 June 15:14:59 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ won't believe what Clone Club can do.","image":"h~ 'Orphan Black' brought its crazy clone sequences to life","sources":[{&q~ black,bbc america,tatiana maslany,visual effects,geoff scott","sec0":null,&~ black,bbc america,tatiana maslany,visual effects,geoff scott","videoSeriesName&q~ More about Orphan Black, Bbc America, Tatiana Maslany, Visual Effects, and Geoff Scott [Link]

Mashable » Pandora got desperate enough that it lost $250 million on Ticketfly

Friday 9 June 15:04:03 UTC 2017

Pandora has been trying to find the right buyer for over a year, with no luck.  Desperate times call for desperate measures. The music-streaming service has agreed to a $480 million investment from SiriusXM. In doing so, it's taking a $250 million loss on Ticketfly, which Pandora bought just 18 months ago.  Pandora rejected an offer from SiriusXM to buy the … [Link]

Mashable » New CDC study shows just how serious a threat Zika is to pregnant women

Friday 9 June 15:00:42 UTC 2017

Researchers are still scrambling to learn how the Zika virus spreads and what we can do to stop it. But they're increasingly certain about one thing: Zika poses a serious threat to pregnant women and their babies. The top U.S. health agency found this week that women who are infected with Zika while pregnant face a substantial risk of delivering a … [Link]

Mashable » Try these outrageous culinary inventions from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

Friday 9 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

The world of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is full of weird and kooky characters, and that extends to their culinary concoctions as well. Watch as we bring fan favorite dishes such as rum ham, milk steak, and fight milk, to life… although we really suggest not doing so yourself. Fiction Kitchen is a new Mashable original series where we … [Link]

Mashable » How to E3: Whether or not you attend, there's a lot to take in

Friday 9 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

E3 is almost upon us, and with it comes a deluge of announcements, trailers, videos, and more. This year, for the first time ever, fans are invited to check out the previously industry-only trade show. The Entertainment Software Association — which organizes E3 each year — made 15,000 public tickets available. SEE ALSO: Here's the full lineup of gaming events at … [Link]

Mashable » Ever get a book that just appeared on your Kindle?

Friday 9 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

What are you supposed to do when a book just shows up on your Kindle? We'll tell you the story. 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 Mashable Video, Kindle, Internet Comment Theater, The Whistler, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Manspreading is now banned on public transit in Madrid for the good of humanity

Friday 9 June 14:53:19 UTC 2017

Manspreaders, your behavior and actions are so offensive that they're being banned across the globe. In the wake of warnings against manspreading on display in public transit facilities around the world, The Municipal Transportation Company in Madrid is banning the invasive act in all buses in the city. SEE ALSO: China debuts driverless train that only needs white painted lines as … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Has Finally Found a Buyer For Its Scary Robot Companies Boston Dynamics and Schaft: SoftBank

Friday 9 June 14:42:00 UTC 2017

Japan's SoftBank is buying robotics group Boston Dynamics — the makers of the bipedal Atlas, the jumping Sand Flea and the animal-like BigDog, Spot and Wildcat robots — from Alphabet, more than a year after Google's parent put the unit up for sale. From a report: Google acquired Boston Dynamics in 2013 under the leadership of Andy Rubin, the co-inventor … [Link]

Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' Season 5 is the best it's ever been

Friday 9 June 14:39:45 UTC 2017

If you fell off the Orange is the New Black train around Season 2 or 3, you're forgiven — but it's time to come back. The latest season — now streaming — hits the ground running and sprints forward at breakneck speed. Binge too hard and you might get whiplash — but good luck holding back. Season 5 picks up the … [Link]

Mashable » Rapper/philosopher T-Pain gives student a senior quote and it's glorious

Friday 9 June 14:24:27 UTC 2017

Open up the average school yearbook and you'll find a variety of choices for senior quotes. They can range from anywhere from the bizarre to the charming. However, few can boast that their senior quote was personally curated by a hip hop mogul and mid-2000s pop icon named T-Pain.  Gabriel Silvan proved that it is, indeed, possible. Here's the breakdown of … [Link]

Mashable » Tracer and her girlfriend are now 'Overwatch' official

Friday 9 June 14:21:48 UTC 2017

Overwatch has a new voice line on the public test region (PTR) referencing the relationship between Tracer and her girlfriend for the first time in the game. Blizzard revealed that Overwatch's coverstar Tracer is in a same-sex relationship with a woman named Emily back in December. But that reveal was in a comic on the Overwatch website — there was no … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers takeover Twitter accounts to spread fake news

Friday 9 June 14:21:45 UTC 2017

Sounds like my worst nightmare. Hackers are taking over Twitter accounts and spreading misinformation in a new kind of attack, The Verge reported, citing digital rights group Access Now. The accounts of human rights activists and journalists in Venezuela and Bahrain have been the targets. SEE ALSO: Knicks star claims his Twitter account was hacked—and uses emoji as evidence The hack, … [Link]

Mashable » Miley Cyrus singing about the bees dying seems about right

Friday 9 June 14:21:43 UTC 2017

Miley Cyrus goes full flower child on her latest single, "Inspired." It's about love, man, and changing the world.   "I'm writing down my dreams, all I'd like to see. Starting with the bees or else they're gonna die," she croons over a soft acoustic guitar and lush strings. "There won't be no trees or air for us to breathe. … [Link]

Mashable » Even dogs are getting behind the fidget spinner movement

Friday 9 June 14:21:17 UTC 2017

This Frenchie loves to show off his fidget spinner skills proving that no creature is safe from the craze. Read more…More about Cute Animals, Dogs, Mashable Video, Cute, and Cute Animals [Link]

Mashable » Relive this terrible confetti cannon story that had to have happened

Friday 9 June 14:17:18 UTC 2017

This guy bought a confetti cannon that didn't work right – but how did it really happen? Join us in re-enacting the wedding where it all went down. Read more…More about Internet Comment Theater, Confetti Cannon, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Patty Jenkins is ready for the 'Wonder Woman' sequel

Friday 9 June 14:15:49 UTC 2017

Patty Jenkins is having something of a moment. The Wonder Woman director, who set a record for box-office opening by a female director, visited Conan to discuss the surreal success of her movie and tease the sequel. "I wish that the movie had happened a long time ago…but it feels like it hit this perfect pocket, and I love that … [Link]

Slashdot » Skype Retires Older Apps for Windows, Linux

Friday 9 June 14:02:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The newest version of the Skype app takes a big hat-tip from social media platforms like Snapchat and Facebook's Messenger with its newest features, adding a Stories-like feature called Highlights, a big selection of bots to add into chats and a longer plan to upgrade group conversations with more features. Now, as part of the effort … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix has a message for heartbroken 'Sense8' fans

Friday 9 June 13:47:33 UTC 2017

Within a month of Netflix releasing Sense8 Season 2 with minimal fanfare or marketing, the series beloved for LGBTQ+ and racial diversity was unceremoniously cancelled. The loyal fandom was instantly up in arms, circulating the hashtags #RenewSense8 and #BringBackSense8 and launching multiple petitions for Netflix to give the show another chance. (A friend even asked me to "use my powers" and … [Link]

Mashable » T'Challa takes the throne in the first poster for Marvel's 'Black Panther'

Friday 9 June 13:44:47 UTC 2017

Move over, Chris, Chris, and other Chris. There's a new superhero in town.  Marvel has just dropped the first poster for Black Panther Friday, starring Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa, and it is a sight to behold. SEE ALSO: The women of 'Black Panther' steal the show in first Marvel footage Boseman shared the glorious new artwork on Twitter. Thankful..#TChalla #BlackPanther[And tune … [Link]

Mashable » Samurai armor for pets is here, and it's unbelievably badass

Friday 9 June 13:26:12 UTC 2017

If you're looking for a way to instill a sense of loyalty in your pet, we have the perfect solution. Novelty retailer Samurai Age is making suits of armor inspired by the warriors of medieval Japan for your feline or canine friend. SEE ALSO: Inspirational golden retriever perfectly demonstrates how to get swole for the summer The company — which has … [Link]

Mashable » Comedian trolls the internet by 'naming his son' fidget spinner

Friday 9 June 13:07:09 UTC 2017

If you've heard about the internet rumor about the child named Fidget Spinner, don't be fooled. SEE ALSO: Actress is forced to back out of job due to freak fidget spinner accident Comedian Tim Savage trolled the internet using his alternate personality, Skweezy Jibbs.  Savage posted a selfie with a fake birth certificate on Skweezy's Facebook page.  According to Skweezy, he … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T Uses Forced Arbitration To Overcharge Customers, Senators Say

Friday 9 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Five Democratic US senators allege that AT&T's use of forced arbitration clauses has helped the company charge higher prices than the ones it advertises to customers. The senators pointed to a CBS News investigation that described "more than 4,000 complaints against AT&T and [subsidiary] DirecTV related to deals, promotions and overcharging … [Link]

Mashable » Who do you blame when good coders do bad things?

Friday 9 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

I remember it like it was yesterday: Me, shaking a laser printer toner cartridge, as jet-black dust spewed from it all over my boss’s office. It was a disaster. My boss looked slowly from me, to the cartridge, and back. He told me to throw out the cartridge and clean up the mess.  SEE ALSO: How I manage a business with … [Link]

Mashable » UK's chaotic general election was a historic moment for women

Friday 9 June 12:45:06 UTC 2017

The aftermath of the UK's general election, which resulted in a hung parliament and huge losses for the Conservative party, is proving chaotic and unsettling. But, the general election has proved historic for female representation in government.  More women than ever before have been elected to the House of Commons in the 2017 general election, outnumbering all intakes of female MPs … [Link]

Mashable » GoPro CEO says Hero6 action camera is gonna be bitchin'

Friday 9 June 12:34:32 UTC 2017

GoPro’s outspoken CEO Nick Woodman doesn't sugarcoat answers to questions with buzzwords and jargon. During a fireside chat with press at the Mountain Games, Woodman talked at length about a number of topics, touching on his company's upcoming Fusion 360-degree camera, the current state of VR and its future, and dropped a hint for the Hero6. SEE ALSO: GoPro's palm-sized Fusion … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon’s homegrown products are moving beyond batteries and baby wipes

Friday 9 June 12:30:40 UTC 2017

Amazon is many things: online retail juggernaut, Oscar-winning studio, proprietor of the cloud that powers half the web.  Now it's added number-one battery maker and leading baby wipes brand to the list.   SEE ALSO: Amazon has quietly turned its mobile app into a weird and wonderful ecommerce arsenal The Seattle company has spent more than two decades building itself into … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How YouGov’s experimental poll correctly called the UK election

Friday 9 June 12:29:09 UTC 2017

A new approach from the pollsters that dumped old-fashioned representative surveys in favour of big data and fancy statistics got it right [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert takes on Eric Trump, aka 'Voldemort with hair'

Friday 9 June 12:28:43 UTC 2017

With a new Trump scandal popping up every 10 minutes or so, Late Show host Stephen Colbert decided to travel far back in time last night — to a story released almost 48 hours before. Colbert took a momentary vacation from President Trump and instead chose to take on the President's son, Eric Trump, who was recently accused of diverting … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fungus creates zombie beetles that crave flowers before death

Friday 9 June 12:16:00 UTC 2017

The infected beetles seek out flowers, stick their heads in and bite for their life. Then, hours after dying, their wings mysteriously spring into action [Link]

Popular Science » The best ways to make your own GIFs

Friday 9 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

DIY 3 ways to make your own memes. Here are the easiest ways to go from beginner to GIF kween. [Link]

Mashable » Offred from 'The Handmaid's Tale' represents women in Trump's America, says Elisabeth Moss

Friday 9 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Hulu’s timely adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel The Handmaid's Tale is proving profoundly resonant for women living in Trump’s America. So resonant that even Elisabeth Moss —who plays protagonist Offred — feels her character represents the women in her country at this time. SEE ALSO: Why 'Handmaid's Tale' costumes are the most powerful meme of the resistance yet In an … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump breaks Twitter silence with predictable James Comey rant

Friday 9 June 11:15:09 UTC 2017

Somehow, Donald Trump managed to restrain himself from tweeting yesterday. Throughout James Comey's testimony — which aimed some pretty no-nonsense barbs at the President — Trump managed to hold himself back. It was the first full day he's gone without tweeting in a long, long time. It was never going to last, though. SEE ALSO: James Comey speaks for all of … [Link]

Mashable » In praise of Antiope, Robin Wright's badass general of 'Wonder Woman'

Friday 9 June 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Diana may be the idealistic princess of Themyscira, and Hippolyta its proud queen. When it comes to rough, tough, punch-Nazis-in-the-fucking-face badassery, though, Antiope rules them all. Played by Robin Wright, the Amazonian general is a force to be reckoned with. Her commanding presence make her a natural leader, while her battle scars suggest she's been through some stuff and come out … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Practical Machine Learning with H2O – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 9 June 10:57:16 UTC 2017

Get "Practical Machine Learning with H2O" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-06-12 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Tom Cruise and James Corden's boat trip is spectacularly awkward

Friday 9 June 10:37:28 UTC 2017

Setting up a cruise ship business with the star of Top Gun may sound like fun, but the reality is much more complex. Just ask James Corden. In the sketch above, The Late Late Show star joins Tom Cruise for an impromptu boat party on London's River Thames. SEE ALSO: Tom Cruise recreates Tom Cruise's entire film career in 9 … [Link]

Mashable » 9-year-old girl stuns 'America's Got Talent' judges with her incredible voice

Friday 9 June 10:31:10 UTC 2017

Omg, those pipes. Nine-year-old Angelica Hale stunned the judges of America's Got Talent with her rendition of Andra Day's "Rise Up." The Filipino-American from Atlanta, Georgia, had to undergo a kidney transplant when she was four, after a bacterial infection. Since she's recovered, she's helped hospitals raise funds with her performances. Hale told the judges said she wanted to be … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cystic fibrosis drug halts lung damage in young children

Friday 9 June 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Orkambi targets the most common mutation for cystic fibrosis, but is not available in the UK on the NHS. Now a trial has shown promising effects in children [Link]

Mashable » Clear your weekend, the new season of OITNB has dropped

Friday 9 June 10:18:10 UTC 2017

Do you have any weekend plans? Cancel them.  The latest season of Orange Is the New Black is finally live on Netflix. SEE ALSO: 'Orange is the New Black': Where everyone left off We won't be giving away any spoilers, but hopefully — after the harrowing shit that went down at Litchfield in Season four — Season five will give fans … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Fires Warning Shot At Qualcomm and Microsoft Over Windows 10 ARM Emulation

Friday 9 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid quotes a report from HotHardware: Qualcomm and Microsoft are on the verge of ushering in a new class of always-connected mobile devices that run full-blown Windows 10. The two are enabling ARM-based Snapdragon 835 processors to run Windows 10 with full x86 emulation, meaning that devices will be capable of not only running Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps from … [Link]

Mashable » British politics right now is straight out of 'Veep,' says its creator

Friday 9 June 9:57:37 UTC 2017

Theresa May and Veep's Selina Meyer have an awful lot in common. Both became the unelected leaders of a country and then suffer disastrous consequences at the next election. SEE ALSO: 'Veep' creator tells Trump to 'shut the **** up' after misleading London tweet Armando Iannucci, creator of the Emmy-award winning series Veep, tweeted his take on the UK election as … [Link]

Mashable » 18 tweets from UK election night that will make you laugh despite the chaos

Friday 9 June 9:40:06 UTC 2017

The UK may be about to plunge head-long into hung parliament chaos, but that doesn't mean we can't laugh at a few tweets first. If you're just waking up and wondering what the sweet hell happened, here's a very rough re-cap of the night in the form of some amusing tweets. SEE ALSO: Politician's missed high five is so awkward it'll … [Link]

Mashable » Thailand sentences man to 35 years in jail for Facebook posts about the royal family

Friday 9 June 9:30:41 UTC 2017

A Thai man has been sentenced to 35 years in jail for Facebook posts he made that insulted the royal family, in the country's harshest sentence yet under its strict lèse-majesté laws. Under these laws, Thailand forbid any criticism of the royal family. SEE ALSO: Thai man arrested for 'liking' post criticizing king on Facebook On Friday, a Bangkok military court … [Link]

Mashable » Why Bernie Sanders is delighted about the UK election results

Friday 9 June 9:10:39 UTC 2017

Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have a lot in common.  SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders slams Trumpcare in just 3 words Both ran on a radical, uncompromising, anti-establishment left-wing platform and, although they narrowly stopped short of winning, they undoubtedly upset the political system.   As Corbyn exceeded any expectations in the UK general elections and … [Link]

Mashable » These handmade cakes are all the rage now, and it's easy to see why

Friday 9 June 9:08:31 UTC 2017

These cakes are literally edible works of art. The buttercream cakes are made by an online bakery in Singapore, and have been flying off the shelves since they started going viral. SEE ALSO: 6 Deliciously Designed iPhone Apps for Better Baking Each cake sold by Batikrolls by Nura, measures 8 inches long and can be filled with one of three flavours … [Link]

Mashable » China is sick and tired of celebrity gossip, so it's deleting paparazzi social media accounts

Friday 9 June 8:38:06 UTC 2017

China’s absolute control over its media has claimed an unlikely victim — the paparazzi. Typically, the country's censorship agency is most active in culling any content that my contradict the government's political agenda. But on Thursday, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a notice listing several social media accounts that it deactivated. These included 19 different paparazzi and entertainment news outlets. … [Link]

Mashable » Man in giant fish finger outfit beautifully upstages politician

Friday 9 June 7:37:37 UTC 2017

General election night in the UK is a long, tiring business, but that doesn't mean there aren't moments of joy too. SEE ALSO: Politician's missed high five is so awkward it'll make you shudder The joke candidates that stand purely for the pleasure of being on TV in their silly outfits, for instance. 249! A new Buckethead record! Something to celebrate, … [Link]

Mashable » Cheese plate in a cone is perfect for people who need their fix, and need it now

Friday 9 June 7:09:45 UTC 2017

There’s two annoying things about cheese plates. The first thing is that they're really delicious. The second is that it's not so easy to carry them around, and if you've got a smaller plate you'll need to keep returning to the platter for more. SEE ALSO: A pizza shop put 101 cheeses on a pie, changing pizza for all of us … [Link]

Mashable » Who needs a recall when you have over-the-air updates? Certainly not Tesla

Friday 9 June 7:04:33 UTC 2017

Tesla has just issued probably the smoothest, least disruptive vehicle "recall" ever.  The company recently found out that a software flaw might affect the passenger seat airbag functionality in right-hand drive Model X cars. While this might technically be counted as a recall, the fix will come in the way of an over-the-air update this weekend and customers needn't do anything … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber's new song features a bunch of Victoria's Secret models

Friday 9 June 6:27:08 UTC 2017

There’s a general election going on in the UK, James Comey has just given his testimony on Donald Trump, but frankly you can forget about both of those things for a moment. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber just covered Kendrick Lamar's 'Humble' because we can't have nice things Justin Bieber has a new single out: Out now https://t.co/VtVl2uxjXB pic.twitter.com/RKa7jeLjv8 — Justin Bieber … [Link]

Slashdot » Theresa May Loses Overall Majority In UK Parliament

Friday 9 June 6:15:00 UTC 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain has lost her overall majority in Parliament on Thursday, plunging Britain into a period of renewed political chaos less than two weeks before it is scheduled to begin negotiations over withdrawing from the European Union. While May's Conservative party won the most seats, the party didn't win enough to govern without the support of … [Link]

Mashable » Politician's missed high five is so awkward it'll make you shudder

Friday 9 June 5:41:46 UTC 2017

Going for a high five is a risky business at the best of times. Best case scenario: you end up pulling it off and look moderately cool. SEE ALSO: We turned the key UK election figures into glorious Top Trump cards The worst case scenario? Probably this: That's UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attempting to high five Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily … [Link]

Mashable » This photo perfectly sums up the state of British politics in 2017

Friday 9 June 5:17:24 UTC 2017

It’s not everywhere in the world that the country's leader shares a stage with a person wearing a bucket on their head and Elmo. But this is Britain, where the politics is unpredictable and the humour is absurd. SEE ALSO: We turned the key UK election figures into glorious Top Trump cards Current Prime Minister Theresa May was up for re-election … [Link]

Slashdot » Teardown of New iMac Reveals Upgradable Processors, RAM

Friday 9 June 4:03:00 UTC 2017

According to an iFixit teardown, Apple's new 4K 21.5-inch iMac has both removable RAM and a Kaby Lake processor that's not soldered onto the logic board. Whereas the previous models had soldered memory modules, the new iMac's memory sit in two removable SO-DIMM slots. MacRumors reports: iFixit made the discovery by disassembling Apple's $1,299 mid-range 3.0GHz stock option, which includes … [Link]

Mashable » Police dog too friendly for the force gets an adorable new job

Friday 9 June 2:12:49 UTC 2017

If you want to be a police dog, you've gotta be a bit tough. Gavel, a German Shepherd from Queensland, Australia, isn't. He was ruled too sociable for the frontline by police trainers, and was let go from the training program while he was being fostered at the official residence of the Queensland governor. SEE ALSO: Good dog's TV watching ritual … [Link]

Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio and Mexico team up to save the cutest little porpoise ever

Friday 9 June 1:55:39 UTC 2017

A nearly extinct porpoise might have more of a chance thanks to actor and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio, who took to Instagram and Twitter to get help from the Mexican government. SEE ALSO: This mobile game lets you 'clean up' plastic pollution from the ocean Back in early May, DiCaprio posted about the vaquita porpoise, the world's smallest porpoise and most … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The mystery xenon in Earth’s atmosphere came from icy comets

Friday 9 June 1:45:23 UTC 2017

The moon is younger than we thought according to data from the Rosetta spacecraft that shows 22 per cent of our atmospheric xenon came from comets [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Is Your View On Sloot Compression?

Friday 9 June 1:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A Dutch electronics engineer named Jan Sloot spent 20 years of his life trying to compress broadcast quality video down to kilobytes — not megabytes or gigabytes (the link in this story contains an 11 minute mini-documentary on Sloot). His CODEC, finalized in the late 1990s, consisted of a massive 370Mb decoder engine that likely contained … [Link]

Mashable » No more bad blood: Taylor Swift returns to Spotify

Friday 9 June 0:56:10 UTC 2017

Taylor Swift is shaking off her opposition to Spotify and other streaming services. The singer plans to restore her catalog in full to Spotify, Pandora, and other platforms starting on Friday, a source familiar with the situation confirmed. Swift originally pulled out of the streaming services in 2014 over qualms with how the companies pay artists. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift's alleged … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2427: What's her secret?

Friday 9 June 0:43:29 UTC 2017

Joan used to be so drab! [Link]

Slashdot » Uber's Self-Driving Unit Gets New Head of Hardware After Levandowski Firing

Friday 9 June 0:40:00 UTC 2017

A little more than a week ago, Uber fired Anthony Levandowski, the former head of its self-driving car project who is accused of stealing some 14,000 documents from Google's Waymo and using that information as the technological basis for Uber's self-driving cars. Uber is now appointing Brian Zajac as company's new head of hardware engineering. Gizmodo reports: Brian Zajac has … [Link]

Mashable » GoPro's palm-sized Fusion 360 camera is the equivalent of 6 GoPros

Friday 9 June 0:17:21 UTC 2017

Ignore the Wall Street narrativeGoPro is far from dead and still innovating with its cameras. The action camera — CEO Nick Woodman prefers "lifestyle" instead — company released a trio of solid products last year (Hero5 Black, Hero5 session, and Karma drone) with the sole goal of rejuvenating the brand and doubling down on its new mission to make video editing … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Launches Android O Developer Preview 3 With Final APIs

Friday 9 June 0:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: Google today launched the third Android O developer preview, available for download now at developer.android.com and via the Android Beta Program. The preview includes an updated SDK with system images for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, and the official Android Emulator, and there's even an … [Link]

Mashable » The UK just hit a major renewable energy milestone

Friday 9 June 0:04:15 UTC 2017

For the first time ever, renewables generated more energy than gas and coal combined in the UK.  SEE ALSO: College students help to expand renewable energy efforts in their community That's according to a tweet from National Grid's official account, which tracks the UK's power supply. It was thrown in among endless updates, but it shouldn't be overlooked. For the first … [Link]

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