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 » 'Cars 3' reviews prove how desperately we need more female film critics

Monday 12 June 23:59:58 UTC 2017

There are two ways to appreciate Cars movies, I've always been fond of saying: Be a child between the ages of 2 and 9, or have one handy. (I was privileged to have a mini-me at hand the first time I saw Cars, and through his eyes, I loved it as he did.) Without that perspective, everyone grumbles about the same … [Link]

Mashable » Someone just paid $133,000 for 2 NBA Finals tickets

Monday 12 June 23:40:52 UTC 2017

Well, here's one way to spend $133,000.  Someone just threw down that hefty chunk of change for a pair of tickets to Monday night's NBA Finals Game 5 in Oakland, according to multiple reports.  SEE ALSO: Why the Finals aren't the most important story in the NBA this week A report from ESPN.com, later confirmed by USA Today Sports, did not … [Link]

Mashable » Herman Miller unveils a cloud-connected desk because that's the world we live in

Monday 12 June 23:37:07 UTC 2017

Have you ever wished your office desk was, like, smart? Well then the good folks at Herman Miller have you covered.  Barreling toward an inevitable future teeming with cloud-connected furniture, the renowned designer of the Aeron chair has developed an internet-of-things product that aims to transform the way data is gathered on you while you work.  Sounds fun, right?  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » WordPress Parent Automattic Is Closing Its San Francisco Office Because Its Employees Never Show Up

Monday 12 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: Automattic, the technology company that owns WordPress.com, has a beautiful office in a converted San Francisco warehouse, with soaring ceilings, a library, and a custom-made barn door. If you like the space, you're free to move in. The office at 140 Hawthorne went on the market after CEO Matt Mullenweg came to … [Link]

Mashable » Baby hippo gives mommy a mouth massage because hippo bonding is weird

Monday 12 June 22:43:11 UTC 2017

Humans tend to show their mothers love with things like phone calls, hugs, and a commercialized holiday dedicated to the wonderful women who brought us into this strange and confusing world. However, hippo affection is simply just strange and confusing.  When the Cincinnati Zoo uploaded this video of their famous hippo baby, Fiona, exploring her mom Bibi's mouth, they had … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Reveal Malware Designed To 'Power Down' Electric Grid

Monday 12 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

chicksdaddy writes: A sample of malicious software discovered at the site of a December, 2016 cyber attack on Ukraine's electrical grid is a previously unknown program that could be capable of causing physical damage to the electrical grid, according to reports by two security firms. The Security Ledger reports: "Experts at the firm ESET and Dragos Security said on Monday … [Link]

Popular Science » E3 2017: A casual gamer's guide to all the cool new video game stuff

Monday 12 June 22:38:29 UTC 2017

Technology An updating list of what's coming out of the massive gaming trade show. You don't need to be a die-hard gamer to appreciate these announcements. [Link]

Mashable » Dave Chappelle announces a bunch of shows after disappearing for twelve years

Monday 12 June 22:34:05 UTC 2017

He’s baaaaack. After a twelve year absence, a few infrequent public appearances aside, Dave Chappelle has *finally* reappeared — with a residency at Radio City Music Hall in New York this August (following the release of his two Netflix comedy specials in March).  SEE ALSO: Dave Chappelle takes back what he said about Donald Trump The ten-date residency will include guest … [Link]

Mashable » When Kendrick Lamar says 'sit down' this humble pooch listens

Monday 12 June 22:28:04 UTC 2017

This Yorkie sure knows how to be humble. When Kendrick Lamar says "sit down," Daisy, a Yorkshire terrier from Lincoln, Nebraska, listens. Jennifer Kruse captured this adorable video of her pet listening to the rapper's hit song "HUMBLE".  Daisy is such an obedient pooch that when the "sit down" lyric plays, she must stop everything to follow the command. The … [Link]

Mashable » Sooo here's a bathing suit with a man's hairy chest printed on it

Monday 12 June 22:15:22 UTC 2017

There’s an unusual way to show a little skin this summer: the "Sexy Chest One Piece Swimsuit" designed by Beloved Shirts, which is literally just a photo of a man's chest printed on a swimsuit. SEE ALSO: 'Thunder Thighs' is the body positivity song of summer Impress all your friends with your confidence as you show off your faux dad bod … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry livestreams until the word 'overexposure' has lost all meaning

Monday 12 June 22:11:53 UTC 2017

Did you watch Katy Perry cry this weekend? If you've tuned into her livestream, you might have. It's part gameshow, part wellness bootcamp, and certainly unlike any other album rollout for a major pop star.  Perry apologized to Taylor Swift. She did yoga with Jesse Tyler Ferguson. She addressed her cyclical cultural appropriation. She ranked her famous exes sexual prowess to … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's cabinet meeting was a lot like the opening of 'King Lear'

Monday 12 June 22:10:47 UTC 2017

The first full cabinet meeting of the Trump administration, held on Monday at the White House, was like the opening of King Lear (if not something out of The Godfather or Goodfellas) as each member paid their respects to President Trump and poured praise over him like syrup over a pile of orange pancakes. SEE ALSO: The 'Covfefe Act' is now … [Link]

Slashdot » Logitech Reveals Mouse Mat That Is a Giant Wireless Charging Pad

Monday 12 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Logitech has just revealed a new Powerplay technology that builds wireless charging directly into its mouse pad, allowing compatible wireless mice to charge constantly while on the pad. The Verge reports: The wireless charging tech built inside the Powerplay mouse mat is proprietary to Logitech, and the company claims it took more than four years of research and development to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Transference' VR game wants you to feel unsettled

Monday 12 June 21:50:18 UTC 2017

It's unclear whether Transference is a movie or a game, but Ubisoft made it clear that it wants you to feel uneasy when experiencing it in the trailer revealed at its E3 press conference in Los Angeles today. Transference's trailer is pretty vague but it definitely feels like its a suspenseful experience. The trailer's description reveals its a bridge between … [Link]

Mashable » Weirdest music festival ever combines Migos with ZZ Top and Train, yes, Train

Monday 12 June 21:47:40 UTC 2017

El Dorado, Arkansas: home of over 18,000 people, the heart of the 1920s oil boom, and now: The weirdest music festival ever. Come this September, Train, ZZ Top, Ludacris, Brad Paisley and Migos—yes, Migos—will be performing in a five-day festival literally unlike anything else meant to celebrate kick off the new Murphy Arts District (MAD) in El Dorado.  SEE ALSO: Music … [Link]

Mashable » Get these Father’s Day gifts in two days or less

Monday 12 June 21:40:19 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Father’s day is right around the corner and people everywhere are simultaneously realizing they totally forgot. (Friendly reminder: it’s always the third Sunday in June.)  Don’t panic.   Hopefully this list of 15 presents will help inspire you, as there’s something in here for … [Link]

Mashable » The latest Tesla challenger approaches the starting line, and it looks kinda sketchy

Monday 12 June 21:39:44 UTC 2017

There will soon be a new player in the electric car space, with a big name backing it — but the company has a lot to prove before it can legitimately threaten Tesla.   Renowned auto designer Henrik Fisker just released the first full-body images of his EMotion autonomous electric car, along with some new spec details, giving the world its … [Link]

Mashable » Ubisoft is apparently making a 'No Man's Sky' toys-to-life game, I guess

Monday 12 June 21:37:41 UTC 2017

Starlink: Battle for Atlas was revealed by Ubisoft at its E3 press conference in Los Angeles today and it looks like a combination of Skylanders and No Man's Sky. Yikes. Starlink, coming in fall 2018 to the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, utilizes weird spaceship toys that connect to the systems' controllers. They are massive abominations and way … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Mummy' is a lesson in how NOT to build a cinematic universe

Monday 12 June 21:36:51 UTC 2017

Blame it on Marvel. Ever since The Avengers proved there was big money in the "shared universe" model, every studio's tried to launch their own, with varying degrees of success. The latest attempt kicks off with The Mummy, the first in a whole "Dark Universe" of interlocking movies.  Too bad it's freaking terrible. SEE ALSO: 'The Mummy' gets wrapped in savage … [Link]

Mashable » Your Old Pokémon Cards Might Be a Goldmine

Monday 12 June 21:35:35 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Pokemon, Pokemon Cards, Mashable Reels, Pokemon Card Values, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » 'Skull & Bones' is the PvP pirate fighting game from Ubisoft you wanted

Monday 12 June 21:31:07 UTC 2017

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was a pretty OK AssCreed game wrapped around an utterly amazing pirate gameSkull & Bones is the next natural step. Our first look, during Ubi's E3 2017 briefing, showed off a team-based multiplayer mode in which different kinds of pirate ships fired cannonballs back and forth. If you played Black Flag, this should be immediately … [Link]

Mashable » 'Far Cry 5' gameplay is here to inspire more internet anger

Monday 12 June 21:31:04 UTC 2017

It's only been a few weeks since Ubisoft announced Far Cry 5, and it has already set alight many flame wars. During the Ubisoft pre-E3 briefing Monday, the publisher revealed some actual gameplay that contained two unsurprising developments. 1. It looks a lot like a Far Cry game. 2. It will not stop the internet from getting angry.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Fireball gummy bears will get you drunk and delight your sweet tooth

Monday 12 June 21:27:59 UTC 2017

Getting drunk and eating candy are both two joys in life. Getting drunk by eating candy is pure bliss.  While devouring sweetened alcohol in various jellied states is not a new invention, gummy bears infused with cinnamon whiskey is a welcome addition to booze and candy everywhere.  SEE ALSO: Spicy Skittles are a thing that is happening, and OMG, can you … [Link]

Mashable » Can Mark Cuban's monster 'rideable' bring hoverboards back?

Monday 12 June 21:26:48 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ the un-hoverboard.","image&qu~ on with Mark Cuban's Moov hoverboard","sources&quot~ cuban,rideable","sec0&quo~ cuban,rideable","videoSer~ More about Hoverboard, Mark Cuban, Rideable, Tech, and Innovations [Link]

Mashable » Ubisoft blows minds at E3 with its 'Beyond Good and Evil 2' reveal

Monday 12 June 21:26:10 UTC 2017

Michel Ancel, the creator of the treasured Beyond Good & Evil, straight up cried. One of Ubisoft's most asked-for sequels has been a consistent E3 no-show for almost a decade, but a new trailer revealed during the publisher's annual pre-show briefing confirms it's coming: Beyond Good and Evil 2 is real. Ancel took the stage after the trailer ran and … [Link]

Mashable » Read about Jamie Fraser's quest to lose his virginity in a new 'Outlander' anthology

Monday 12 June 21:22:53 UTC 2017

We all know how Outlander's Jamie Fraser lost his virginity — it made for one of the most, ahem, memorable hours of television ever — but that doesn't mean that the dashing Scot was lacking in life experience before Claire Beauchamp Randall crashed into his life, first in the pages of Diana Gabaldon's novel, then in its Starz adaptation. Now, in … [Link]

Slashdot » 'COVFEFE Act' Would Make Social Media a Presidential Record

Monday 12 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Hill: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) introduced legislation Monday to classify presidential social media posts — including President Trump's much-discussed tweets — as presidential records. The Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement (COVFEFE) Act, which has the same acronym as an infamous Trump Twitter typo last month, would amend the Presidential Records … [Link]

Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson on why Titan is his favorite moon

Monday 12 June 21:15:20 UTC 2017

Titan is the largest moon in orbit around Saturn. Neil deGrasse Tyson just thinks it's fun. Read more…More about Space, Nasa, Science, Mashable Video, and Space Photos [Link]

Mashable » Grand Central has too many people according to this woman's review

Monday 12 June 21:15:00 UTC 2017

This woman hates Grand Central Terminal – all she wanted was the train platform. 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 Grand Central Station, Internet Comment Theater, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Ivanka Trump is shocked by political 'viciousness' and everyone else wonders: Have you met your dad?

Monday 12 June 21:08:59 UTC 2017

Ivanka Trump is a smart person. When she's not maintaining a stony silence about her father's most controversial policy proposals, she speaks persuasively, if vaguely, about important issues, like job training and infrastructure. SEE ALSO: Ivanka Trump is not your friend and she's not coming to save you That's exactly what she did in a 13-minute interview with Fox & Friends … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's tweets have already come back to haunt him in court

Monday 12 June 21:08:17 UTC 2017

Never Tweet: The 2017 American dystopia edition. President Donald Trump's inability to keep his Twitter fingers in his pockets just helped derail his attempt to enact a ban on travel to the United States from six predominantly Muslim countries. SEE ALSO: Trumpniks have no defense for the James Comey mess, so duh, they're blaming the media The Ninth Circuit ruled against … [Link]

Mashable » The Public Theater defends 'Julius Caesar' backlash with fire statement about the role of theater

Monday 12 June 20:57:31 UTC 2017

It’s been a rough day for artistic expression. After The Public Theater — the New York City not-for-profit arts organization responsible for producing Shakespeare in the Park — chose to dress its Julius Caesar in a blonde wig and a large tie — similar to America's very own president — conservative Trump fans took great offense (catch up on the controversy … [Link]

Mashable » 'South Park: The Fractured But Whole' trailer is appropriately filthy

Monday 12 June 20:57:13 UTC 2017

South Park: The Fractured but Whole got a hilarious new trailer at Ubisoft's E3 press conference in Los Angeles today, digging a little deeper into the action-comedy game's story and superhero gameplay. The trailer for the second South Park game reveals a handful of classic South Park characters' superhero personas, including Jimmy's The Flash-esque outfit and superspeed powers and Timmy's … [Link]

Mashable » Where 'The Crew 2' is going, it doesn't need roads

Monday 12 June 20:44:04 UTC 2017

The Crew 2 takes Ubisoft's "race anyone, anywhere in the U.S.A." and somehow makes it bigger. In the sequel, boats and planes also join the party, along with a wider range of wheeled vehicles (motorcycles! monster trucks!). The gameplay peek above gives you a sense of how the game plays and the trailer below is on some weird Inception trip.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Wins Xbox Class-Action Fight at US Supreme Court

Monday 12 June 20:40:00 UTC 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of Microsoft in its bid to fend off class action claims by Xbox 360 owners who said the popular videogame console gouges discs because of a design defect. From a report: The court, in a 8-0 ruling, overturned a 2015 decision by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals … [Link]

Mashable » How an adorable Instagram baby pic triggered an NBA mini-crisis

Monday 12 June 20:31:45 UTC 2017

Like many young moms, Robyn Hayward loves to share photos of her little tykes on Instagram.  Unlike many young moms, Hayward's husband is one of the NBA's most sought-after free agents.  Which made an adorable photo Robyn recently shared media a bit of a problem.  SEE ALSO: Why the Finals aren't the most important story in the NBA this week Robyn's … [Link]

Mashable » 'Mario + Rabbids: Battle Kingdom' trailer is lightheartedly violent and hilarious

Monday 12 June 20:27:42 UTC 2017

The Rabbids have teleported the Mushroom Kingdom in Mario + Rabbids: Battle Kingdom, officially revealed at Ubisoft's E3 press conference in Los Angeles today. The turn-based tactical adventure game coming to the Nintendo Switch is a blend of exploration and strategic combat featuring classic Super Mario characters and Rabbids wearing Super Mario character outfits. Here's a deeper dive into the … [Link]

Mashable » NASA rocket launch could create an artificial aurora. Here's how to watch.

Monday 12 June 20:26:52 UTC 2017

NASA will fill the skies with colorful, glowing clouds on Monday night as part of a rocket test. Skywatchers on the mid-Atlantic coast can watch the artificial aurora with their own eyes, while everyone else can catch it via livestream — that is, so long as the conditions cooperate. Four previous attempts were called off in recent weeks due to high … [Link]

Mashable » Couples are celebrating 50 years since interracial marriage was legalized with #LovingDay

Monday 12 June 20:14:16 UTC 2017

Couples and families are using the hashtag #LovingDay all over social media today to celebrate interracial relationships that would have been illegal in the U.S. before a landmark civil rights case 50 years ago. SEE ALSO: The official 'Loving' trailer beautifully delivers an essential message of acceptance The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Loving v. Virginia on June 12, 1967 that … [Link]

Mashable » Climate change could dump even more rain on the tropics

Monday 12 June 20:13:22 UTC 2017

The world's tropical regions might see far more rain than expected as the climate warms. Most global climate models may be underestimating just how much rain will fall in the tropics as ocean and surface temperatures continue to rise because of human activities, NASA scientists said in a new study. SEE ALSO: In the U.S., trees are on the move because … [Link]

Mashable » The largest planet in the solar system could also be the oldest

Monday 12 June 20:09:04 UTC 2017

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, and it might also be the oldest. According to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week, researchers have found evidence that Jupiter is the oldest of the planets thanks to an analysis of 19 meteorite samples on Earth. The new analysis suggests that Jupiter formed … [Link]

Mashable » Shoot and swap camera lenses like a cowboy with this spinning holster

Monday 12 June 20:07:31 UTC 2017

‘TriLens’ is a 3-lens belt holster that allows you to securely carry various camera lenses without having to fiddle through a bag. Read more…More about Photography, Kickstarter, Mashable Video, Sweden, and Camera [Link]

Mashable » Print documents on the go with this tiny, robotic wireless printer

Monday 12 June 20:03:01 UTC 2017

The ZUtA Robotic Printer is a portable printer that fits in the palm of your hand and can print from any device connected to Wi-Fi. Read more…More about Mobile, Wireless Technology, Portable, Real Time, and Printer [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Have Found a Way To Root Out Identity Thieves By Analyzing Their Mouse Movements With AI

Monday 12 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: In the study, published recently in PLoS One, the researchers quizzed 40 respondents about their personal details. Half of the respondents were asked to answer the questions truthfully, but the other half were given details about fake identities they had to memorize and use in the quiz. The computer quiz kept track of the … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Star Wars ties and cufflinks for dad

Monday 12 June 19:56:25 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, it was acceptable to give dad a boring, unoriginal tie. That is no longer an option. Show dad who the favorite kid is this year with ties and cufflinks that pay homage to his … [Link]

Mashable » Pulse survivors talk fear, healing, and resilience in emotional photo series

Monday 12 June 19:54:05 UTC 2017

A new photo and interview series called "Dear Orlando" is telling the stories of 25 survivors, family members, and first responders who were impacted by the deadly Pulse Nightclub shooting one year ago.  In the portraits, harrowing messages are written on the skin of those featured, with statements like "I kissed you hello. I never kissed you goodbye," and "I wish … [Link]

Mashable » 50-year-old man brought to tears by seeing color for the first time

Monday 12 June 19:50:29 UTC 2017

Thanks to special glasses from a company called EnChroma, people with colorblindness can finally see the world in a whole new light by simply putting on a pair of sunglasses. As you could imagine, seeing colors properly after living for 50 years will likely garner a memorable reaction. So, when Chris Smelcer popped on his new EnChroma glasses, his family … [Link]

Mashable » Very good dogs go for the walk of a lifetime at LGBTQ Pride this year

Monday 12 June 19:31:46 UTC 2017

President Trump may not be celebrating LGBTQ pride this year, but at least these dogs will.  Dogs were out in full rainbow force this weekend as cities across the country marched and twirled for Pride. And yes, they're dogs and therefore technically incapable of having a public position on same-sex marriage and trans-friendly bathrooms. Who cares? Let's all take a break … [Link]

Popular Science » Jupiter may be even older than we thought

Monday 12 June 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Space This gas giant has seen it all. A new study supports the idea that Jupiter may have been the very first planet in our solar system. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Trump's Walk of Fame star just got covered with 'resist' stickers

Monday 12 June 19:28:23 UTC 2017

Donald Trump's Walk of Fame star got into a sticky situation on Sunday.  L.A. Pride Resist Marchers made a statement by covering his Hollywood star with a bunch of "resist" stickers, bearing the phrases "resist transphobia," "resist misogyny," "resist racism," and "dissent don't relent," among others.  SEE ALSO: Los Angeles' LGBTQ pride will be replaced by a protest march Attendees of … [Link]

Mashable » A new Doctor has been picked, says former 'Doctor Who' showrunner

Monday 12 June 19:27:12 UTC 2017

Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies loves a good drama — and he seems to have stirred one up with an offhand comment during an awards show interview. "I do know who it is," Davies claimed to Andy West, a former Big Brother star, on the red carpet at the British LGBT awards. He was talking about the as-yet-unannounced next … [Link]

Mashable » Bear interrupts 10-mile race, is just trying to work out more

Monday 12 June 19:23:36 UTC 2017

In hopes of completing his very first race, a health-conscious bear joined a 10-mile run held Sunday in Colorado. Per FOX31, the bear surprised runners as they made their way through the Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs.  SEE ALSO: The mystery of panda's fur color is finally solved Local runner Donald Sanborn stopped to snap photos, costing him … [Link]

Mashable » Heat scorches eastern U.S. as snow (yes, snow) falls in California

Monday 12 June 19:22:35 UTC 2017

The lower 48 states are split in more ways than just politics on Monday. A jet stream that is coiled like a snake is causing hot and humid air to surge northeast out of the Great Plains and South, with high temperatures of between 10 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit above average from Minnesota to Massachusetts and points south.  Meanwhile, on the … [Link]

Slashdot » The Internet Of Things Is Becoming More Difficult To Escape

Monday 12 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: After a long day, many of us try to set down our technology and unplug from the world around us. But, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center and Elon University's Imagining the Internet Center, over the next few years, that will become much more difficult to do. The Internet of things will … [Link]

Mashable » An underappreciated review of Starbucks gets reenacted

Monday 12 June 19:15:00 UTC 2017

All this guy wanted was an iced green tea with light ice. But we know he couldn’t ever get it. 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 Starbucks, Internet Comment Theater, Iced Tea, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber just broke a record held by the Beatles

Monday 12 June 19:12:16 UTC 2017

Justin Bieber (the cute one, the shy one, the funny one, and the smart one of the band Justin Bieber) has a big milestone to celebrate.  Biebs just beat the Beatles' record for having two Top 3 Billboard songs for the most consecutive weeks after "Despacito" and "I'm the One" spent 13 weeks burning up the charts.  SEE ALSO: In praise … [Link]

Mashable » A severely sunburnt dolphin is recovering swimmingly because nature is resilient

Monday 12 June 19:08:16 UTC 2017

A bottlenose dolphin is healing nicely after suffering from a horrific sunburn, researchers say. SEE ALSO: Man comes across massive injured great white in shallow waters Spirtle the dolphin was stranded on a beach in Cromarty Firth, Scotland, in July 2016. She was believed to have been on the beach for 24 hours before rescuers floated her back out to water. … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone's getting a wardrobe upgrade on 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 12 June 19:03:59 UTC 2017

Among other things, Game of Thrones exists to remind us that even when you're constantly in danger of being murdered, you shouldn't compromise your commitment to fashion. There's rarely a death on the show that doesn't ruin designer duds that are the envy of everyone from Braavos to Winterfell, and Season 7 is no exception.  As new photos surface from … [Link]

Mashable » Israeli hackers pulled off something few other nations have

Monday 12 June 18:58:32 UTC 2017

Israeli government hackers were recently able to do something few others have been able to manage: They hacked the Islamic State.  The nation's cyber sleuths were — according to The New York Times — a significant force behind a recent hack that laid bare the secrets of ISIS bomb builders. SEE ALSO: The leaked NSA report shows 2-factor authentication has a … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Mozilla Announces WebExtensions API for Cross-Browser Extensions

Monday 12 June 18:58:26 UTC 2017

Mozilla recently announced its new WebExtensions API. The API was created to streamline the creation of Web extensions for Firefox. Mozilla readily gives credit to Google Chrome extension APIs as the inspiration for the new Mozilla API, and hopes that the new API will become standardized. [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's new bookstore isn't actually a bookstore. Please stop calling it a bookstore.

Monday 12 June 18:57:49 UTC 2017

There is an open secret in the book world: Booksellers give the best book recommendations.  I can trace my favorite New York City bookstores by the book recommendations I've been given at various bookstores—Delicate Edible Birds by Lauren Groff (one of my favorites that I read in 2016), recommended at Three Lives and Company; Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca … [Link]

Popular Science » A bird's song might be in her genes

Monday 12 June 18:45:00 UTC 2017

Animals Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s learned behavior. Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s learned behavior. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Soon Let Podcast Creators and Advertisers See What Listeners Actually Like

Monday 12 June 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Big changes are coming to the podcasting world: Apple is going to let the people who make podcasts learn what podcast listeners actually like — and what they ignore. A new version of Apple's Podcasts, which is by far the most popular podcast app, will provide basic analytics to podcast creators, giving them the ability to see when podcast listeners … [Link]

Mashable » The LGBTQ community will honor Pulse victims with 49 days of action

Monday 12 June 18:31:18 UTC 2017

It’s been one year since a single gunman took the lives of 49 people at an LGBTQ nightclub in Florida, and the queer community is marking the solemn anniversary with a powerful call to action.  Orlando's LGBTQ community created a campaign called #HonorThemWithAction in recognition of the one year mark of the Pulse massacre. Through the campaign, the LGBTQ community is … [Link]

Mashable » 'Predator' celebrates its 30th anniversary and there are some movie secrets you should know

Monday 12 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Today is Predator Day! Which is, honestly, a day we just made up… But, today marks the 30th anniversary of Predator's theatrical release, so let's celebrate with some Things all about the film and how it was made! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Entertainment, Predator, Cinefix, Things You Didn T Know, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Europe loves sex toys, according to a new survey

Monday 12 June 18:18:36 UTC 2017

People in Nordic countries might be having way better sex than you.  A new study suggests that the Danish shop for sex toys more often than anyone else – 118 per 1,000 internet users per year, to be exact. Though, the other top countries are not too far from Denmark. Research was conducted by Vouchercloud to uncover how often internet users … [Link]

Mashable » What's going on with these dudes rowing an imaginary boat at a music festival?

Monday 12 June 18:07:04 UTC 2017

Sometimes things pop up on the internet and you say to yourself, "I have absolutely no idea what I'm looking at. Please, will someone tell me what's going on?" That's what we feel after watching this clip of a massive group of dudes pretending to row an imaginary boat at the U.K.'s Download Festival. Please submit your theories and help … [Link]

Mashable » Anyone with a brain should be pissed off at Delta and Bank of America right now

Monday 12 June 18:01:06 UTC 2017

In 2017, the year of United dragging customers off of airplanes and Pepsi putting out comically tone-deaf ads, you'd think that corporate America would know better by now than to screw-up where a screw-up is so completely and totally avoidable.   Of course, you'd be wrong. On Sunday, Delta and Bank of America pulled their sponsorships from New York City's Shakespeare … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's App Store Guidelines Now Allow Executable Code in Educational Apps and Developer Tools

Monday 12 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Apple made several changes to the App Store Review Guidelines during WWDC last week, including an easing of the prohibition against downloading and executing code on an iOS device. The ban on executable code remains intact, but rule 2.5.2 now also provides that: "Apps designed to teach, develop, or test executable code may, in limited circumstances, … [Link]

Popular Science » Meerkats use bacteria from their butts to make stinky graffiti

Monday 12 June 17:50:51 UTC 2017

Animals Anal glands have never been so interesting. You may be having a rough day, but at least you didn’t have to swab the anal glands of a fully conscious meerkat. [Link]

Mashable » The 'Covfefe Act' is now a thing that exists, because of course it does

Monday 12 June 17:34:30 UTC 2017

Today in "things we really wish didn't need to happen," Democratic Representative Mike Quigley has introduced the Covfefe Act.  No, we're not kidding. The Illinois congressman shared a statement on his website on Monday morning explaining that the Presidential Records Act has been expanded to include any social media posts shared by the President of the United States, not just posts … [Link]

Mashable » 6 Classic Phones We Want Remade ASAP

Monday 12 June 17:22:54 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Iphone, Smartphones, Nokia, Mashable Reels, and Tech [Link]

Slashdot » E-cigarettes 'Potentially As Harmful As Tobacco Cigarettes'

Monday 12 June 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A study by chemists at the University of Connecticut offers new evidence that electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are potentially as harmful as tobacco cigarettes. Using a new low-cost, 3-D printed testing device, UConn researchers found that e-cigarettes loaded with a nicotine-based liquid are potentially as harmful as unfiltered cigarettes when it comes to causing … [Link]

Mashable » Research: This is the real reason Snapchat's users love it so much

Monday 12 June 17:18:38 UTC 2017

Snap’s got a message for their haters, naysayers, and short-sellers pointing to their supposedly slowing growth: New users are overrated (especially when our existing users are so engaged). At a time when Snap's stock is hovering at a disappointingly low $18 while Facebook rolls out copycat product after copycat product, Snap released two new studies on Monday showing who's using Snapchat, … [Link]

Mashable » Light yet sturdy butter knife leaves one Amazon reviewer in awe

Monday 12 June 17:15:00 UTC 2017

Most knives don’t get to be light AND hefty. But this knife? Oooooh boy. Internet Comment Theater is a Mashable original series that takes the internet’s weirdest comments and reviews and brings them to life. Read more… More about Internet Comment Theater, Butter Knife, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Popular Science » Essential tools for your home bar

Monday 12 June 17:10:06 UTC 2017

Gadgets Alternative title: How to become everybody's new best friend. If you can make great cocktails at home, you'll save money, make more friends, feel way cooler. Probably. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ocean plastics from Haiti’s beaches turned into laptop packaging

Monday 12 June 17:04:00 UTC 2017

Laptop packaging is an unlikely new destination for plastic otherwise destined for oceans – but will it make a difference to the clean-up efforts? [Link]

Mashable » Pete Souza snags an obvious VIP to write the foreword to his book

Monday 12 June 16:57:07 UTC 2017

Ex-White House photographer Pete Souza is the gift that keeps on giving — he consistently posts amazing photos of the Obamas on Instagram while mixing in subtle Donald Trump shade. Now, Souza's giving fans something else to look forward to: former president Barack Obama will write the foreword for his book, Obama: An Intimate Portrait: The Historic Presidency in Photographs, The … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA will try to create glowing rainbow clouds, and you can watch

Monday 12 June 16:56:48 UTC 2017

Space The colorful clouds should be visible from New York to North Carolina. Red and blue-green artificial clouds that will help scientists study Earth’s upper atmosphere. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Finally, Uber exec who wanted to stalk female journalists is fired

Monday 12 June 16:52:56 UTC 2017

Emil Michael, an executive known to be very close with Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, is out at the ride-hailing company, the New York Times reported. Uber confirmed the departure to Mashable and had no additional comment.  You probably didn't know his name, but Michael was one of the most powerful people at the ride-hailing service used by millions around the world. … [Link]

Mashable » Google just invented an awesome way to find that perfect emoji, every single time

Monday 12 June 16:52:36 UTC 2017

Google’s slick Android keyboard, Gboard, has always lagged a little behind its iOS app—but that's quickly changing. Following the company's latest update to GIF and Emoji suggestions, Google's made it easier than ever to type (and type fast) on Gboard after announcing new updates to the Android app on Monday. SEE ALSO: Alphabet, Google's parent company, joins the $1,000 club The … [Link]

Mashable » Moby announces new album with a fake Trump-related press release and we're exhausted

Monday 12 June 16:51:39 UTC 2017

Moby doesn't like Donald Trump and he's making sure in every possible way that you understand this.  If you've watched his music videos, listened to his playlists, or read his tweets calling for Trump's resignation, then you already know this. But just in case you weren't aware, the DJ and producer has released a free, new album entitled More Fast Songs … [Link]

Slashdot » Opioid Dealers Embrace the Dark Web To Send Deadly Drugs by Mail

Monday 12 June 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Anonymous online sales are surging, and people are dying. Despite dozens of arrests, new merchants — many based in Asia — quickly pop up. From a report on the New York Times: In a growing number of arrests and overdoses, law enforcement officials say, the drugs are being bought online. Internet sales have allowed powerful synthetic opioids such as fentanyl … [Link]

Mashable » This new iPhone 8 concept takes advantage of one of Apple's coolest new developer tools

Monday 12 June 16:37:34 UTC 2017

Despite all of the leaks and rumors, we still don't know exactly what the iPhone 8 will bring when it launches later this year.  But now, thanks to a new iPhone concept created using ARKit, Apple's new augmented reality toolkit for developers, we may finally have the most fitting render of the upcoming flagship we've seen so far. SEE ALSO: Apple … [Link]

Mashable » The only safe social network is the one that has no social component

Monday 12 June 16:36:17 UTC 2017

Social media is an ingrained part of modern life in 2017. Checking what's happening on Facebook, Twitter, and other networks throughout the day is a habit for millions of people, even if it's just to see how many likes that epic pic of your glow-in-the-dark donut is getting. SEE ALSO: Yes, the White house social media guy broke the law Of … [Link]

Mashable » Kid owns Icee-chugging contest, is owned by brain freeze

Monday 12 June 16:33:52 UTC 2017

Nothing says summer like baseball, very cold drinks and mind-numbing brain freeze. A young sports fan experienced all three at a Memphis Redbirds minor league baseball game on Sunday, where he participated in a Icee-chugging contest.  SEE ALSO: Baseball fan's footrace with a superhero really couldn't have gone worse Determined to win, this kid powered through his slushie, only to face … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 photos show Jon Snow ready for war

Monday 12 June 16:33:51 UTC 2017

He’s mad as hell and he's not gonna take it anymore!  At least that's what we assume, judging by Jon Snow's icy expression in one of several newly released photos from Game of Thrones Season 7 that hit the web over the weekend. The latest images are courtesy of two international outlets: Spanish broadcaster Movistar debuted new photos of Jon, Daenerys, … [Link]

Mashable » Even orangutans are playing with fidget spinners now

Monday 12 June 16:33:50 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ orangutans are playing with fidget spinners now","sources":[{&qu~ More about Watercooler, Mashable Video, Zoo, Vienna, and Orangutan [Link]

Mashable » Watch this orangutan play with a fidget spinner

Monday 12 June 16:33:30 UTC 2017

Nonja the orangutan plays with a fidget spinner in Vienna Zoo in Austria. Like everyone else, she fell in love with it. She was only given the fidget spinner once. Don't worry, she didn't get hurt from playing with it.  Read more…More about Animals, Animal, Ape, Gorilla, and Zoo [Link]

Popular Science » These QFX elite speakers pack great sound & fit your budget at under $60

Monday 12 June 16:30:59 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Smartphone control, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and great sound to boot. These QFX elite speakers pack great sound & fit your budget at under $60. Smartphone control, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and great sound to boot. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Why did Melania Trump celebrate her new home by ominously lighting some long candles?

Monday 12 June 16:14:30 UTC 2017

The ever-relatable Melania Trump is settling into her new digs just like the rest of us would — by lighting some candles while it's still light outside. The first lady and her son, Barron, officially moved into the White House on Sunday. And, as you probably know by now, Melania tweeted a photo from inside the house that same night. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » Six Google search tips to find anything faster

Monday 12 June 16:08:56 UTC 2017

DIY Start searching smarter. Expert tricks for finding whatever you need through Google's search engine, from specific types of files to results from another part of the world. [Link]

Mashable » 'Luther' is back for Season 5 because no one can get enough Idris Elba in their lives

Monday 12 June 16:07:44 UTC 2017

Good news, everyone! Idris Elba will don his dapper topcoat and swagger back to our screens for another installment of Luther next year, BBC America announced Monday. Season 5 will begin filming in early 2018, with a premiere date yet to be announced. The series stars Elba as DCI John Luther, a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save … [Link]

Mashable » 'Predator' is turning 30 so we're spilling some juicy movie secrets every fan should know

Monday 12 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Today is Predator Day! Which is, honestly, a day we just made up… But, today marks the 30th anniversary of Predator's theatrical release, so let's celebrate with some things about the film and how it was made. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Entertainment, Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cinefix, and Things You Didn T Know … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Sues Former AWS VP Over Non-Compete Deal

Monday 12 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader joshtops shares a report: Amazon.com is alleging that one of its former high-ranking executives violated a non-compete agreement when he accepted a job at Bellevue-based Smartsheet, GeekWire has learned. In a lawsuit filed Friday in King County Superior Court, Amazon alleges that Gene Farrell, who served as Vice President of the AWS Enterprise Applications — EC2 Windows team, violated … [Link]

Mashable » Smirnoff slams Trump's Russia relationship in punchdrunk, brilliant ad campaign

Monday 12 June 15:50:20 UTC 2017

Smirnoff just served America a massive glass of IDGAF on the rocks. The vodka company's icy-cold new ad campaign goes right after President Trump. Because we've now reached a point where even liquor companies can't resist taking part in (or capitalizing on) the political resistance, Smirnoff decided to promote its America-made vodka while simultaneously trolling President Trump's ties to Russia, using … [Link]

Mashable » Buying a new staple remover can damage your closest relationships

Monday 12 June 15:45:00 UTC 2017

Sometimes it’s love that brings us together and sometimes it’s a staple remover. Internet Comment Theater is a Mashable original series that takes the internet’s weirdest comments and reviews and brings them to life. Read more… More about Internet Comment Theater, Staple Remover, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » These good dogs don't know how to feel about fidget spinners

Monday 12 June 15:41:17 UTC 2017

Dogs, like all of us, don't know what to make of fidget spinners, and can't wait for them to finally go away. Videos of people engaging their dogs with fidget spinners are rapidly becoming the latest trend, for better or worse. SEE ALSO: Fidget spinner nail art is a thing now so there's no where left to hide Googling "fidget spinner … [Link]

Mashable » There’s an epidemic of LGBTQ hate violence. Here's how you can curb it.

Monday 12 June 15:40:36 UTC 2017

When it comes to hate violence impacting the LGBTQ community in 2016, there's little good news. But there are ways you can have an impact moving forward.  The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released its annual report on Monday detailing what the last year looked like for the safety and well-being of LGBTQ and HIV-affected people. The results are jarring—and … [Link]

Popular Science » Tech news you may have missed: the Apple Sneaker, WWDC, and Taylor Swift

Monday 12 June 15:38:00 UTC 2017

Technology A week of tech news in about two minutes. Catch up on a week of tech news in two minutes. [Link]

Slashdot » Artificial Intelligence Can Now Predict Suicide With Remarkable Accuracy

Monday 12 June 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Colin Walsh, data scientist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and his colleagues have created machine-learning algorithms that predict, with unnerving accuracy, the likelihood that a patient will attempt suicide. In trials, results have been 80-90% accurate when predicting whether someone will attempt suicide within the next two years, and 92% accurate in predicting whether someone will … [Link]

Mashable » This man's celebrity encounter on the Tube is just glorious

Monday 12 June 15:11:11 UTC 2017

You know that feeling when you're sitting on the Tube minding your own business and you suddenly spot a celebrity? That sudden burst of excitement followed by the crippling indecision of whether or not you should approach them for that sweet, sweet, selfie? SEE ALSO: I desperately tried to make friends with Jake Gyllenhaal at Cannes Well Paul Britton was travelling … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' almost spilled Myrcella Baratheon's brains

Monday 12 June 14:46:57 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones is not a show where characters go for a peaceful death. Even Myrcella Baratheon — innocent teen Myrcella, whose worst offense was to have an actual crush on a prince — died by poison, but her suffering was minimal compared to many other characters. Originally, however, the show planned a much more gruesome end. “Originally what happened is … [Link]

Mashable » Amber Rose and Piers Morgan go toe-to-toe about feminism and NSFW photos

Monday 12 June 14:41:01 UTC 2017

Over the weekend, Amber Rose shared a NSFW photo of herself on Instagram to promote her annual SlutWalk and to #bringbackthebush.  The image, which was removed from Instagram because of community guidelines, caused plenty of conversation online—and like clockwork, Piers Morgan arrived, ready to share his unwanted opinions on the photo, Rose's promotion tactics, and feminism.  Rose engaged with the British … [Link]

Slashdot » Sharp To Americans: You Don't Want to Buy a Sharp-Brand TV

Monday 12 June 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Sharp has sued China's Hisense Electric, which licensed the Sharp brand for televisions sold in the U.S., accusing Hisense of putting the Sharp name on poor-quality TVs and deceptively advertising them (alternative source). From a report: The court action is the latest effort by Osaka-based Sharp to retrieve the right to use its own name when selling TVs in one … [Link]

Mashable » Banks now have their own version of Venmo that will send money instantly

Monday 12 June 14:06:54 UTC 2017

Just as Apple launched its own attack on Venmo with iMessage payments, so did the banks.  The bank-approved peer-to-peer payment tool Zelle went live Monday morning in most mobile banking apps.  Zelle is basically Venmo, only directly within your Bank of America/Chase/CitiBank app.  SEE ALSO: Hey Venmo, Apple is coming for the person-to-person payments market Zelle's big advantage against Venmo, PayPal, … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump-Style Tactics Finally Stopped Working For Uber

Monday 12 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith describes a three-year-old meeting that Uber held — which saw several influencers including actor Ed Norton among attendees — as the beginning of the ride-hailing company's long slow meltdown. Later today, the company is expected to announce that its CEO Travis Kalanick would be temporarily stepping away, and his closest lieutenant is all set to hand … [Link]

Mashable » Turn any surface into a musical instrument with this conductive paint

Monday 12 June 13:52:01 UTC 2017

Designer and musician Vahakn Matossian from Human Instruments has created a unique custom musical instrument using conductive paint.  It's designed to cater to musicians with varying degrees of physical mobility and was created in collaboration with Bare Conductive. Read more…More about Startups, Musicians, Disabilities, Programming, and Instruments Musical [Link]

New Scientist – News » Smart jacket and VR headset let you pilot a drone with your body

Monday 12 June 13:46:00 UTC 2017

By converting body movements into commands, a pimped-up jacket could give people a more intuitive and fun way to pilot aerial drones [Link]

Popular Science » This new ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

Monday 12 June 13:43:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Deadly surprises for even the most modern stealth fighters. Chinese engineers have tested a souped up ramjet that will make Chinese missiles faster and fly further. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Dark new crime drama 'Loch Ness' looks impressively chilling

Monday 12 June 12:57:07 UTC 2017

If you're a fan of shows like Broadchurch, The Killing and Top of the Lake, this could be a good one to add to your calendar. SEE ALSO: 'Broadchurch' is the best British crime show you're not watching Set on the misty shores of Scotland's most infamous monster-residence, Loch Ness (entitled The Loch in the UK) stars Breaking Bad's Laura … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver explains how the UK elections are a 'clusterf*ck'

Monday 12 June 12:51:49 UTC 2017

"British politics, when done well, can be very fun," John Oliver said in the latest episode of Last Week Tonight on Sunday. Oliver, our greatest explainer of all things UK, broke down the special elections and its impact on Brexit, as well as who exactly Lord Buckethead is and why Prime Minister Theresa May needs his help.  A week from … [Link]

Mashable » Richard Hammond apologizes after narrowly escaping a burning car

Monday 12 June 12:40:33 UTC 2017

Richard Hammond was very, very lucky. SEE ALSO: Believe it or not, even esports pros get injuries While filming his Amazon series The Grand Tour in Switzerland, the Top Gear presenter lost control of his vehicle. It went down a hill and flipped before bursting into flames.  Thankfully, Hammond climbed out of the car seconds before it was incinerated. He … [Link]

Mashable » Let the Frank Ocean and Brad Pitt bromance officially begin

Monday 12 June 12:24:30 UTC 2017

The best way to respond to love from Brad Pitt is to wear his face on a t-shirt. At least, that's what Frank Ocean did. The reclusive singer made his second festival appearance in Manchester over the weekend, and his performance outfit of choice happened to be a shirt emblazoned with Pitt's stoic face—a move that is probably not random at … [Link]

New Scientist – News » DeepMind’s neural network teaches AI to reason about the world

Monday 12 June 12:06:50 UTC 2017

Understanding the relationship between previously unseen objects is a key part of human intelligence, but a new system from DeepMind attempts to give AI the skill [Link]

New Scientist – News » Messages from fake aliens decoded quickly in online SETI contest

Monday 12 June 12:06:49 UTC 2017

The general public were challenged to decrypt a pretend message from outer space consisting of nearly 2 million binary digits. They took less than a month to solve it [Link]

Mashable » David Beckham and James Corden's Bond audition is a hilarious disaster

Monday 12 June 11:50:18 UTC 2017

Of all the people you wouldn't want to go up against in a James Bond audition, David Beckham would probably be fairly high up the list. Not only is he a dangerously-chiselled celebrity who's previously been rumoured as a possibility to play the next Bond, but he's also now got actual acting experience too. SEE ALSO: David Beckham's new tattoo … [Link]

Mashable » Rachel Weisz had a close call while riding a horse trained for 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 12 June 11:39:43 UTC 2017

Working with stunt horses is no simple task, especially if it has been trained to work on Game of Thrones. SEE ALSO: Charlie Hunnam reveals what it's like to act alongside David Beckham In the video above, Rachel Weisz tells Graham Norton what it's like to ride a horse that was previously employed on Game of Thrones.  While working on … [Link]

Slashdot » US Tech Companies Start To Become Copycats of Chinese Peers

Monday 12 June 11:30:00 UTC 2017

hackingbear quotes Dow Jones Newswire: Chinese technology companies have long had a reputation of being copycats of Western peers, but U.S. companies have recently begun to return the favor, said a partner at prominent venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz… China's internet titans such as Tencent Holdings Ltd. are influencing U.S. startups and majors alike, and many Chinese models are being replicated … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rubber algae help create first artificial reef in Mediterranean

Monday 12 June 11:24:00 UTC 2017

Ocean acidification could dissolve natural algal reefs in the Mediterranean Sea – but artificial replacements may keep these ecosystems going [Link]

Mashable » China busts a group recycling used medical supplies and selling the plastic back to factories

Monday 12 June 11:23:11 UTC 2017

This is pretty graphic. Police in China have busted an underground ring that was recycling plastic to resell to manufacturers.  The illegal operation was found with more than 140 metric tonnes of used medical supplies such as syringes, urine and blood bags. SEE ALSO: Law-breaking pigeon busted with a bag of drugs strapped to its back In alarming pictures supplied to … [Link]

Mashable » Apple iPad Pro 10.5 is Apple's best tablet

Monday 12 June 11:00:00 UTC 2017

What is the optimal size for an iPad? Is it 9.7 inches? 7.9? Maybe 12.9 is the right size? No, the new sweet spot is 10.5 inches.  That’s the new in-betweener size Apple come up with for its latest iPad Pro, which replaces the 9.7-inch model introduced a little over a year ago. You can still buy a standard 9.7-inch iPad, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Don’t forget the lessons of deadly lead

Monday 12 June 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Politicians who say environmental regulations are an unnecessary burden are ignorant of history and contemptuous of future generations [Link]

Mashable » These photos of Emma Watson's doppelgänger will blow your mind

Monday 12 June 10:53:28 UTC 2017

If you happen to look like Emma Watson then you'd be foolish not to take advantage of it, right? SEE ALSO: Doppelgangers meet whilst studying in Germany, become BFFs Kari Lewis, a cosplayer and Hufflepuff from Indianapolis, U.S., looks more than a bit like the Harry Potter star — and judging by her recent Instagram posts, she's certainly trying to make … [Link]

Mashable » Even an AI machine couldn't ace China's super tough college entrance exam

Monday 12 June 10:53:25 UTC 2017

An AI machine that sat the math paper for China's college entrance exam has failed to prove it's better than its human competition. AI-Maths, a machine made of 11 servers, three years in the making, joined almost 10 million high schoolers last week, in sitting for the country's national exam. SEE ALSO: After destroying humans, Google's AlphaGo hangs up its Go … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden and Emily Blunt's musical version of 'Romeo and Juliet' will give you butterflies

Monday 12 June 10:09:35 UTC 2017

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet just got a musical update. SEE ALSO: Tom Cruise and James Corden's boat trip is spectacularly awkward We all know that James Corden has a flare for the musical dramatics. The actor-singer extraordinaire reunited with his Into the Woods co-star, Emily Blunt, to perform The Late Late Show version of Romeo and Juliet. In the video … [Link]

Mashable » BBC reporter accidentally drops the c-bomb live on air

Monday 12 June 9:41:44 UTC 2017

In this edition of BBC News blunders, a reporter makes an awkward slip. SEE ALSO: BBC reporter accidentally touches woman's chest live on air, gets slapped BBC journalist Ellie Price was reporting on Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle outside of 10 Downing Street. She was discussing whether or not Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt would remain in his position. In the video, Price … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Jordan's old Converse sneakers sell for a record $190,000

Monday 12 June 9:39:12 UTC 2017

Now these are some expensive kicks. A pair of Michael Jordan's sneakers, worn during his 1984 Olympic gold-medal game against Spain, have sold for a whopping $190,373. SEE ALSO: Who is Guo Ailun? Meet Jordan Brand's first Chinese basketball star. The sale marks the highest price on record for a pair of game-used sneakers, according to auctioneers SCP auctions.  Image: scp … [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump tweets her first photo from inside the White House

Monday 12 June 9:38:57 UTC 2017

Donald Trump may have had a busy weekend crashing weddings in New Jersey, but Melania and Barron have been busy in another way: they're moving house. On Sunday, a helicopter arrived at the White House to drop off the First Lady and her son, who this weekend left their home in Trump Tower to set up permanent residence in the White … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump randomly crashes couple's wedding, poses for photos

Monday 12 June 9:19:56 UTC 2017

Fair warning: if you decide to get married at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, there's every chance your party might be gate-crashed. SEE ALSO: Want Donald Trump's voice on your GPS? It's here anyway On Saturday, Tucker Gladhill and Kristen Piatowski held their wedding reception at the venue. Once the party was in full swing, CNN reports, … [Link]

Mashable » The huge-screened Essential Phone will be a Sprint exclusive

Monday 12 June 9:07:47 UTC 2017

The Essential Phone, an upcoming Android smartphone conceived by Android creator Andy Rubin, will be available with only one major carrier in the U.S. — Sprint.  This doesn't mean you absolutely must switch to Sprint if you want one. The phone will be available unlocked from the Essential website, and will work with all major U.S. carriers. But if you want … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Pig brain cells implanted into brains of people with Parkinson’s

Monday 12 June 9:00:00 UTC 2017

Four people with Parkinson’s disease who received implants of around 1000 pig cells have shown improvements, and a larger trial of the technique is under way [Link]

Mashable » Anthony Bourdain has anointed this Filipino street food dish as 'the one'

Monday 12 June 8:13:50 UTC 2017

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has eaten his way around the world, and is convinced he's found The One. That dish is sisig from the Philippines, a local street food dish made from chopped parts of a pig. SEE ALSO: Those food stalls you love about Bangkok are about to disappear from Bangkok He's so sure of it, he's gone ahead and … [Link]

Mashable » The inventor of pineapple pizza has died at the age of 83

Monday 12 June 7:51:05 UTC 2017

Whether you love it, hate it, or can't seem to make your mind up about it — there's no denying that you've probably come across Hawaiian pizza at some point in your life. Sam Panopoulus, the man credited with first putting pineapple on pizza, passed away last Thursday at the age of 83. SEE ALSO: Iceland's president clarifies he likes pineapples, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Will Python Become The Dominant Programming Language?

Monday 12 June 7:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares their thoughts on language popuarity: In the PYPL index, which is based on Google searches and is supposed to be forward looking, the trend is unmistakable. Python is rising fast and Java and others are declining. Combine this with the fact that Python is now the most widely taught language in the universities. In fields such … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft snags a big UK automaker for its latest self-driving development partner

Monday 12 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Lyft isn't done lining up partners for an autonomous future, and with a wide-open platform for self-driving development, that won't likely end soon. The ride-hailing company has already teamed with a major automaker in GM, the biggest tech company in the space with Google's Waymo, and one of the most proven self-driving startups in its recent alliance with nuTonomy, which will … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2428: Is life giving you lemons?

Monday 12 June 5:45:03 UTC 2017

Currency exchange! [Link]

Mashable » You can dress up as Link in 'Skyrim' for the Switch

Monday 12 June 4:59:47 UTC 2017

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year. Not only will it have optional motion controls for bow and arrow shooting, but it will have Amiibo support, too. Tap a Link Amiibo to the Switch and you can run around Skyrim with a Master's Sword and a hero's tunic. Bethesda announced this amazing addition to … [Link]

Mashable » Nazis team up with the KKK in 'Wolfenstein II' because of course they do

Monday 12 June 4:51:01 UTC 2017

That was unexpected. It wasn't a surprise to see Bethesda Softworks reveal Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus during its pre-E3 briefing. Everything shown in the 8-minute first look, however, was a total surprise. What starts as a jarring look at live-action and animated TV in a Nazi-controlled alternate history eventually transforms into an increasingly bizarre series of scenes from that … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Evil Within 2' announced at E3, looks absolutely horrifying

Monday 12 June 4:41:08 UTC 2017

The follow up to legendary horror developer Shinji Mikami's The Evil Within was revealed during Bethesda's E3 press conference in Los Angeles today and it looks really, really, really scary. The Evil Within 2 stars another detective named Sebastian Castellanos who appears to have lost his daughter and is haunted by horrible, nightmarish beings. The trailer is filled with reality-bending … [Link]

Mashable » Bethesda's working on two VR games: 'Doom' and 'Fallout 4'

Monday 12 June 4:25:51 UTC 2017

Bethesda announced two virtual reality projects during its E3 press conference in Los Angeles today: Doom VFR and Fallout 4 VR. Fallout 4 VR, coming in October, will be available for PC and compatible with the HTC Vive VR headset. It appears to be a complete version of Fallout 4 just with the addition of virtual reality. Doom VFR is … [Link]

Slashdot » How Lego Clicked: The Super Brand That Reinvented Itself

Monday 12 June 3:34:00 UTC 2017

managerialslime shared an article about how Lego executed "the greatest turnaround in corporate history." The Guardian reports: By 2003 Lego was in big trouble. Sales were down 30% year-on-year and it was $800m in debt. An internal report revealed it hadn't added anything of value to its portfolio for a decade… In 2015, the still privately owned, family controlled Lego … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Hamill remembers 'princess' Carrie Fisher at Tony Awards

Monday 12 June 3:19:44 UTC 2017

As is the standard at awards shows, there was an "in memoriam" segment at the Tony Awards Sunday night, and yup, there were tears. "We lost many beloved members of our theatrical family," Mark Hamill said. "Legends of the stage, artists from behind the scenes, princes of show business… and a princess," Hamill continued, putting his hand on his heart. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper covers Outkast, Snoop at Bonnaroo festival

Monday 12 June 2:02:24 UTC 2017

Rap music has made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but you really know the genre is a solid staple of the American songbook when new rappers like Chance the Rapper start doing covers of your favorites.  Chance used the stage at the annual Bonnaroo music festival this weekend to pay tribute to Outkast with his own … [Link]

Slashdot » Museum of Failure Opens In Sweden

Monday 12 June 1:34:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader swellconvivialguy writes: A new museum in Helsingborg displays more than 70 failed products and objects, including the Apple Newton, Google Glass, Sony Betamax, Harley-Davidson perfume, and the Donald Trump board game. According to curator Samuel West, "none of the companies that I contacted wanted to cooperate. I approached quite a few innovation directors and asked them for examples … [Link]

Mashable » Delta, Bank of America pull sponsorship after Shakespeare play is seen as attack on Trump

Monday 12 June 0:53:23 UTC 2017

Just a couple weeks after the uproar around Kathy Griffin's photo of a decapitated President Trump, fresh outrage over a violent depiction of what some believe is Trump has led to a major move by Delta airlines.  SEE ALSO: 5 ways Trump's Paris Agreement decision will affect you A new production of Julius Caesar at New York City's annual Shakespeare in … [Link]

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