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 » Sen. Kamala Harris keeps getting manterrupted, and the internet can't help but sigh

Tuesday 13 June 23:48:56 UTC 2017

There’s something about Sen. Kamala Harris that makes certain men around her nervous. And makes others just want to interrupt her.  And the internet couldn't help but notice the manterruption Tuesday during a Senate hearing focused on picking apart what Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew about Russia's attempts to meddle with the presidential election. After the California democrat was interrupted by … [Link]

Mashable » A flatworm may have sprouted 2 heads because it lived in space

Tuesday 13 June 23:29:44 UTC 2017

Space does weird things to the human body. From leaving you uncoordinated after months spent in weightlessness to atrophied muscles, space travel can wreak havoc on you physically.  But growing another head? That's a new one.  According to a new study published in the journal Regeneration, an amputated piece of a flatworm (D. japonica) grew two heads during its five weeks … [Link]

Mashable » Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler on sexism scandal: ‘Truth will always win’

Tuesday 13 June 23:28:15 UTC 2017

The former Uber engineer whose shocking account of her experience of sexism and harassment at the company has a message for other would-be whistleblowers. Susan Fowler, who has maintained a relatively low public profile since publishing the blog post that inspired #DeleteUber and kicked off the weeks-long investigation that today resulted in CEO Travis Kalanick's leave of absence, shared an inspiring … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Are Some 'Best Practices' IT Should Avoid At All Costs?

Tuesday 13 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

snydeq writes: From telling everyone they're your customer to establishing a cloud strategy, Bob Lewis outlines 12 "industry best practices" that are sure to sink your company's chances of IT success: "What makes IT organizations fail? Often, it's the adoption of what's described as 'industry best practices' by people who ought to know better but don't, probably because they've never … [Link]

Mashable » New solar eclipse simulator shows you what to expect this summer

Tuesday 13 June 23:17:18 UTC 2017

A big solar event is taking place across North America in August and to prepare for the big blackout (a whole two minutes in some places) Google and UC Berkeley teamed up to show what the total solar eclipse will look like based on where you are. SEE ALSO: Solar eclipse stamp changes when you touch it They've launched a special … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Use the X-Cart Shopping Cart API

Tuesday 13 June 23:00:49 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Google's likely ditching HTC for LG when it comes to the next Pixel

Tuesday 13 June 22:57:56 UTC 2017

Are you paying attention, Pixelheads? A small but important change may be coming to your smartphone of choice.  Reports suggest that the next iteration of the Pixel is going to be manufactured by an entirely different company.  SEE ALSO: Google is finally fixing an annoying Pixel bug that caused the phone to freeze The Google Pixel has long been made by … [Link]

Popular Science » Our sun might have been born with an evil twin called 'Nemesis'

Tuesday 13 June 22:55:36 UTC 2017

Space The family isn't close. A new analysis suggests nearly all stars are probably born with a twin—including our own sun. Learn what might've happened to it. [Link]

Mashable » 'House of Cards' fans can now make Freddy's ribs at home

Tuesday 13 June 22:46:24 UTC 2017

House of Cards is officially back, and considering the real White House is basically an IRL episode, we should all tucker down for some comfort food. YouTuber Binging with Babish (aka Andrew Rea) has become the go-to channel for recreating popular food from TV and film. Recently, he's recreated such delicacies as Dev's carbonara from Master of None and the … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Mac Computers Are Being Targeted By Ransomware, Spyware

Tuesday 13 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

If you are a Mac user, you should be aware of new variants of malware that have been created specifically to target Apple computers; one is ransomware and the other is spyware. "The two programs were uncovered by the security firms Fortinet and AlienVault, which found a portal on the Tor 'dark web' network that acted as a shopfront for … [Link]

Mashable » Scientist reminds everyone NASA T-shirts aren't just for boys—and it blew up in her face

Tuesday 13 June 22:19:29 UTC 2017

Katie Hinde made a powerful statement when she moved a few NASA-themed shirts from the boys' to the girls' section at a big box store. But she also prompted mixed responses from people who say the move made the day more difficult for the store's employees — which isn't ideal. Hinde, a scientist who's on Twitter as @Mammals_Suck, noticed while shopping … [Link]

Mashable » The internet bands together to fix woman's last video of her mom

Tuesday 13 June 22:13:48 UTC 2017

The internet is filled with unspeakable terrors, but every now and then something beautiful happens online. "Can anyone lipread?" Redditor bridget90 asked the subreddit r/videos. "This is the last video I have before my mom passed away and there's no sound." SEE ALSO: Manchester Redditor shares heartwarming gift from Muslim neighbour Bridget explained in the comment section that she was … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Model X the First SUV Ever To Achieve 5-Star Crash Rating in Every Category

Tuesday 13 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the 2017 Tesla Model X five-star crash safety ratings in every category. From the company's blog: More than just resulting in a 5-star rating, the data from NHTSA's testing shows that Model X has the lowest probability of injury of any SUV it has ever tested. In fact, of all the cars … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: Why NannyCam and Other IoT Security Sucks so Bad

Tuesday 13 June 21:51:39 UTC 2017

IoT security sucks and guess what? It's really the "thing" makers who are to blame and not necessarily because they're awful at it when it comes to developing secure technologies (although that's a reason too). In many cases, they just don't really give a hoot or they're in such a rush that security gets "afterthought-status." [Link]

Mashable » This teen has some serious moves even after a heart transplant

Tuesday 13 June 21:32:58 UTC 2017

Amari Hall celebrated his successful heart transplant by dancing in his hospital bed at the University of Maryland Medical Center Read more…More about Dancing, Hospital, Teen, Real Time, and Heart [Link]

Mashable » Charge your electric car with these inductive roads as you drive

Tuesday 13 June 21:32:54 UTC 2017

Qualcomm’s 'Halo' is an inductive road system that allows for transfer of energy between the road and an electric car, leading to continuous charging as the car is moving. Read more…More about Tech, Cars, Transportation, Mashable Video, and Wireless [Link]

Mashable » Self-lacing 'Back to the Future' sneaks sell for whopping $52,500 at auction

Tuesday 13 June 21:23:57 UTC 2017

Maybe this is the same buyer who threw down $133,000 for two NBA Finals tickets?  Either way, someone just spent a lot of money on a pair of sneakers. Historic, collectors' item sneakers that hold a legendary place in pop-culture history — but still, sneakers.  SEE ALSO: The most dad-ass dad sneaker of all time just became even more dad A … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Harrison on 'Bachelor in Paradise' investigation: 'A lot of misinformation out there'

Tuesday 13 June 21:21:56 UTC 2017

Bachelor host Chris Harrison has addressed the turmoil swirling behind the scenes of ABC's latest season of Bachelor in Paradise, which suspended production after allegations of misconduct surfaced over the weekend. Harrison confirmed that production had been suspended, and admitted, "Normally with a situation like this I would not say anything until the incident is fully resolved, but with all the … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Can't Cap the Cost of Cross-State Prison Phone Calls, Court Rules

Tuesday 13 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: The Federal Communications Commission does not have the authority to cap the cost of prison and jail phone calls within states, an appeals court ruled in a decision today, dealing a massive blow to inmates and their advocates who have spent years litigating caps on the cost of such calls. Over … [Link]

Mashable » Seinfeld's refusal to hug Kesha has become a spectacular piece of art

Tuesday 13 June 21:19:46 UTC 2017

Jerry Seinfeld's totally awkward refusal to hug Kesha has been turned into a mural in Melbourne, Australia, and it's pretty awesome.  SEE ALSO: Jerry Seinfeld explains what he was thinking when Kesha tried to hug him Australian artist Lush created the mural, and posted it to Instagram with a simple caption: "No thanks." It perfectly captures the awkward moment during Seinfeld's … [Link]

Mashable » Fyre Festival merch hits eBay because this dumpster fire just won't go out

Tuesday 13 June 21:15:56 UTC 2017

The Fyre Festival may have been a giant fail, but hey, at least you can get some of their sweet merch on eBay. Ugh, yes. You read the right.  People are seriously selling merchandise from the disastrous festival that wasn't. And if you think it's cheap, you're mistaken.  SEE ALSO: And now, the six most horrifying, incredible details from the Fyre … [Link]

Mashable » Brands that fled YouTube over hate videos are already back

Tuesday 13 June 21:15:17 UTC 2017

Well, that didn't last long. Nearly half of the American brands that made a show of pulling their ads from YouTube over placements on extremist videos in March have resumed advertising on the platform, according to tracking firm MediaRadar. The firm says six of the thirteen of the major companies—General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, AT&T, Verizon, and Walmart—ran YouTube ads … [Link]

Mashable » The reason this dog only eats half her food will break your heart

Tuesday 13 June 21:08:06 UTC 2017

Grab a tissue and a shoulder to cry on, because you may need it for this emotional journey. Filmmaker Easton Dufur shared this touching story on Twitter about his two dogs over the weekend.  pic.twitter.com/Yj5GWKODTR — EasyBreasyBeautiful (@_EasyBreasy_) June 11, 2017 Dufur only has one food bowl for his two labradors, Stitch and Cookie. Ever since Cookie was young, Stitch taught … [Link]

Mashable » Say goodbye to those fake likes: Huge click farm discovered in Thailand

Tuesday 13 June 21:06:32 UTC 2017

Click farms — where low-paid workers are paid to spend their days clicking on content — have become a problem across the globe. Sometimes these farms manifest as rooms with hundreds if not thousands of phones, all at the ready for when a company pays for traffic. SEE ALSO: How to protect yourself when social media is harming your self-esteem Click … [Link]

Mashable » Uber board member resigns after making sexist joke in a meeting addressing sexism

Tuesday 13 June 20:57:11 UTC 2017

Update, Tuesday June 13, 6:30 pm PST: An Uber board member who made a misogynistic remark in a meeting to address the company's systemic sexual harassment resigned late Tuesday, an Uber spokesperson confirmed. David Bonderman reportedly caused a stunned silence at an all-hands meeting earlier in the day when he joked that a company board with more than one woman means … [Link]

Mashable » Explore underwater with this tiny device that combines a bit of snorkeling and scuba diving

Tuesday 13 June 20:41:52 UTC 2017

Have the best summer adventures ever with this underwater device.  The 'Scorkl' is a gadget that lets you swim underwater for up to 10 minutes. It brings users the benefits of scuba diving without the hassle of training or aggressive equipment.  The device comes with a hand pump that distributes filtered air that's free from pollutants. Not bad.  Read more…More about … [Link]

Slashdot » The New York Times Is Expanding Comments With the Help of Google's AI

Tuesday 13 June 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Recode report: The New York Times says it is going to expand the availability of online comments from 10 percent of articles to 80 percent by the end of the year, without adding more moderators to its staff. How are they going to do this? With a machine-learning algorithm, of course. The Times today is … [Link]

Popular Science » Coral reefs show signs of climate stress, but there's still hope

Tuesday 13 June 20:30:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News They show signs of stress, but also resilience. The diverse ecosystems that comprise coral reefs are suffering worldwide as a result of climate change, overfishing and pollution. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 5 cities to check off your summer bucket list

Tuesday 13 June 20:24:13 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » Scientists may have found a way to tan skin without damaging it

Tuesday 13 June 20:19:01 UTC 2017

Health At least on skin samples in a lab. Researchers identified a small molecule that successfully darkens skin without exposure to UV radiation from the sun. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Father’s Day gifts for the ‘Game of Thrones’ fanatic

Tuesday 13 June 20:13:17 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. A new season of “Game of Thrones” is soon upon us, and fans have been revved up by behind-the-scenes footage of Daenerys flying into battle and intense pics of Jon Snow looking super pissed and cold somewhere in the North.  While HBO has been … [Link]

Mashable » 'Broad City' will bleep Trump's name like a curse word next season

Tuesday 13 June 20:04:26 UTC 2017

Even though President Trump got a big "eff you" in the recently released Broad City Season 4 trailer, the Comedy Central show will make sure the president's name doesn't get any airtime. SEE ALSO: 'Broad City' Season 4 trailer says 'f*ck you' to Trump Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, who star in and created the ridiculously funny show, told USA … [Link]

Slashdot » Hello's Sleep-tracking Kickstarter Hit, Which Raised Over $42M In Three Years, Collapses

Tuesday 13 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader AmiMoJo writes: A sleep-tracking tech start-up founded by a Briton, which was one of Kickstarter's biggest success stories, has collapsed. Hello raised more than $2.4m (1.9m pound) for its Sense bedroom monitor via the crowdfunding site in 2014, and went on to attract a further $40.5m. Private backers included Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek and Facebook Messenger chief David … [Link]

Mashable » Overhyped sleep tracker backed by Peter Thiel is on its death bed

Tuesday 13 June 19:57:20 UTC 2017

How much do you value sleep? Not as much as Silicon Valley investors, apparently. The founder of the startup electronics company Hello, James Proud, quietly announced Monday that he's shutting down the company after just five years of operation. What's worse is that Hello's only product ever — a glowing orb that sits on your nightstand and tracks your sleep — … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, a home built just for you and your one million disgusting cats

Tuesday 13 June 19:54:15 UTC 2017

Just because they're cats doesn't mean they don't deserve their own million dollar home to piss in.  Thankfully, that home is on the market and available for the low low price of $240,000. Coldwell Banker just recently listed this "Medieval cat castle" in Stanford, Arizona, complete with every random stuffed animal nailed to a wooden pole you can dream of. … [Link]

Mashable » 5 questions for entrepreneurs who care about sustainability

Tuesday 13 June 19:40:01 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ to popular belief, it doesn't have to cost anything to care and do something about sustainability.","image&q~ questions for entrepreneurs who care about sustainability","sources&~ issues,small business,sustainability",&quot~ issues,small business,sustainability",&quot~ More about Business, Mashable Video, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Issues, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Mom gets the half-up, half-down hairstyle so, so wonderfully wrong

Tuesday 13 June 19:33:53 UTC 2017

When you're a kid and your mom does your hair, it's always a gamble whether or not it will go well. There's usually a lot of tugging, re-doing, and someone always ends up crying.  If your mom wasn't exactly a skilled hairstylists, you also probably ended up with some questionable looks — Like this one given to Twitter user Hanna De … [Link]

Mashable » A Brief History of Rockets

Tuesday 13 June 19:32:26 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Rockets, Mashable Reels, History Of Rockets, Science, and Space [Link]

Slashdot » Google Hires Key Apple Chip Architect To Build Custom Chips For Pixel Phones

Tuesday 13 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

A recent hire at Google indicates big changes are coming for future versions of the Google's Pixel phone. Manu Gulati, an Apple micro-architect who worked on the company's chip development for nearly eight years, has just joined Google. From a report: Gulati started working at Apple in 2009, and was instrumental to the company's efforts to build custom chips for … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' aftershow gets new name, moves to Twitter

Tuesday 13 June 19:14:05 UTC 2017

We all love talking Game of Thrones as soon as a new episode ends, but let's face it — that conversation was always happening on social media. It makes sense, then, that HBO will move Bill Simmons' After the Thrones — now redubbed Talk the Thrones — to Twitter and Periscope for piping hot post-show takes. SEE ALSO: Watch Daenerys flying … [Link]

Mashable » Sasha Obama's real name has freaked out the internet

Tuesday 13 June 19:11:13 UTC 2017

After eight years and two terms, much of the internet is now just catching wind of a surprising fact about former first daughter Sasha Obama. The bombshell: "Sasha" isn't her legal first name, but rather her nickname. Her real first name is Natasha. SEE ALSO: Pete Souza comes for your feels with Obama family 'This Land Is Your Land' Instagrams Writer … [Link]

Mashable » More 'Handmaids' silently protest Ohio anti-abortion bill

Tuesday 13 June 19:05:20 UTC 2017

As lawmakers across America continue to debate passing a new round of anti-abortion bills, women continue to don their red Handmaid's Tale capes and white hoods in protest. SEE ALSO: Why 'Handmaid's Tale' costumes are the most powerful meme of the resistance yet At a Tuesday morning hearing in Ohio, legislators met to consider passing Senate Bill 145, an amended version … [Link]

Mashable » Woman kicked out of a mall for wearing what women wear in warm months

Tuesday 13 June 19:05:09 UTC 2017

Another day, another woman scolded for wearing clothes. A Grand Rapids, Michigan, woman says she was asked to leave a local mall on Saturday for wearing what any woman might wear on a sweltering summer day. Hannah Pewee shared a photo of her outfit and a rundown of her experience at Michigan's Woodland Mall. SEE ALSO: University tells female students to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Graph API v2.3 to Automatically Upgrade to v2.4

Tuesday 13 June 19:03:25 UTC 2017

Facebook announced a pending automatic upgrade of Graph API users from v2.3 to v2.4. Facebook will implement the upgrade on July 10, 2017. Accordingly, developers using v2.3 need to migrate API calls prior to July 10th. The most current version of the Graph API is v2.9. [Link]

Mashable » 'Black Mirror' the book is coming soon to haunt your nightmares

Tuesday 13 June 19:03:22 UTC 2017

Well, we know what we're reading in February 2018: Black Mirror Volume I.  The high-tech dystopian drama series, which moved from the UK's Channel 4 to Netflix for its third season last year, is branching out with an old-fashioned paper-based book anthology, its creator announced Tuesday. We're pleased to announce Black Mirror will soon be available in high-tech 'paper' format: https://t.co/FWk6s5bND5 … [Link]

Mashable » Prankster tells friend that a christening is a costume party and the results are fantastic

Tuesday 13 June 18:56:34 UTC 2017

How do you spice up something as tedious as your son's christening? There are several ideas that immediately come mind (e.g. hiring Metallica to play), but one surefire way to make any event instantaneously more fun is to convince one of your best friend's that it's a costume party so that they show up dressed as a medieval knight. Yah know, … [Link]

Mashable » Pour one out for Firefly, Google's quirky little self-driving car

Tuesday 13 June 18:40:35 UTC 2017

Sad news, quirky car enthusiasts: Waymo is taking its fleet of tiny self-driving vehicles off the roads.  The autonomous car company announced it will retire the Firefly, the round-topped two-seater that served as the most obvious visual marker of Google's self-driving car efforts long before the Waymo brand was on the scene. The prototype was introduced to the public back in … [Link]

Slashdot » Firefox 54 Arrives With Multi-Process Support For All Users

Tuesday 13 June 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today launched Firefox 54 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. The new version includes the next major phase of multi-process support, which streamlines memory use, improving responsiveness and speed. The Electrolysis project, which is the largest change to Firefox code ever, is live. Firefox now uses up to four processes to run webpage content across … [Link]

Mashable » 'Olaf's Frozen Adventure' will feed your 'Frozen' jones this holiday season

Tuesday 13 June 18:38:20 UTC 2017

Frozen 2 is still more than two years away, but Disney doesn't want those warm holiday-movie feelings to fade. Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar are teaming for a 21-minute featurette titled Olaf’s Frozen Adventure that will play in front of Pixar's Coco on Nov. 22.  SEE ALSO: Two lucky women had the Disney-themed wedding of your dreams The mini-movie … [Link]

Mashable » 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' is still strong as hell with Season 4 renewal

Tuesday 13 June 18:10:37 UTC 2017

In a move that's as obvious as Titus' love of boobs in California and pooping in someone else's bathroom, Netflix has renewed Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt for Season 4. High five! Image: netflixThe compulsively quotable comedy dropped its third season on May 19, with a premiere date for Season 4 yet to be announced. (Previous seasons have debuted in March, April and … [Link]

Mashable » 8 tech gadgets for dad under $50

Tuesday 13 June 18:01:29 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Dads are the best, but Father’s Day gifts can be the worst. Although your dad will tell you a handmade card is enough, it is 100% not. Dads are like little kids: low-key pumped for the presents. So you better deliver. This year, help … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Warns of 'Destructive Cyberattacks', Issues New Windows XP Patches

Tuesday 13 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Ed Bott, reporting for ZDNet: Citing an "elevated risk for destructive cyberattacks," Microsoft today released an assortment of security updates designed to block attacks similar to those responsible for the devastating WannaCry/WannaCrypt ransomware outbreak last month. Today's critical security updates are in addition to the normal Patch Tuesday releases, Microsoft said. They'll be delivered automatically through Windows Update to devices … [Link]

Mashable » 'Edge of Tomorrow' diverges from the manga more than you'd think

Tuesday 13 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Edge of Tomorrow is getting a sequel and boy does it have a dumb title… for now, anyway. It's time to take a look back at the often underappreciated sci-fi action flick and its source material, All You Need is Kill. SPOILER ALERT it's time to ask… What's the Difference?! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about … [Link]

Mashable » '13 Reasons Why' started filming Season 2, and the cast is as excited as you are

Tuesday 13 June 17:57:43 UTC 2017

Despite creating a helluva controversy online, 13 Reasons Why debuted huge buzz in spring and quickly earned a second season order from Netflix. Filming began on Monday, with the only indication being a few social media posts from the show's stars. SEE ALSO: Banning '13 Reasons Why' won't actually stop anyone from reading it, says every instance of book banning ever … [Link]

Mashable » So, will or won't the Warriors visit the White House?

Tuesday 13 June 17:54:24 UTC 2017

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions for the second time in three years, but this go-round comes with a dramatic little coda that has yet to be decided.  It boils down to this: Championship sports teams typically visit the White House for some celebratory time with the President, but Warriors coach Steve Kerr and star Steph Curry have not been … [Link]

Popular Science » 2.2 billion people are overweight and sick, but we’re still measuring them by a terrible metric

Tuesday 13 June 17:38:20 UTC 2017

Health We could save lives by getting rid of BMI. We’re so used to thinking about obesity in terms of BMI that it’s difficult to view it any other way. But it's actually a terrible measure of health. [Link]

Mashable » 10 Must-Have iPhone Accessories

Tuesday 13 June 17:34:02 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Iphone, Iphone Accessories, Mashable Reels, Tech, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » 'Super Mario Odyssey' replaces power ups with the ability to become enemies

Tuesday 13 June 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is all about the unique worlds. And the hat. Mario's hat, to be specific, which is brought to life by a mysterious being named Cappy. Cappy's game-changing ability is called capture, which allows Mario to take over the bodies of objects both living and inanimate by tossing the hat boomerang style at them. We got to test … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo pulls out a double 'Metroid' whammy, announcing 'Metroid: Samus Returns' for the 3DS

Tuesday 13 June 17:25:44 UTC 2017

Not an hour after Nintendo surprised everyone at E3 2017 by announcing that Metroid Prime 4 is in development for the Nintendo Switch, the Big N doubled down on Samus Aran by revealing another new Metroid game for the 3DS Tuesday.  Metroid: Samus Returns is a "reimagination" of the Metroid II: Return of Samus Gameboy game, first released in 1991, … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber CEO To Take Leave, Diminished Role After Workplace Scandals

Tuesday 13 June 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take a leave of absence from the world's most valuable privately held company, he announced in an email to employees Tuesday. From a report: Uber Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick told staff he plans to take a leave of absence, without disclosing a return date. The company will strip him of some duties and appoint … [Link]

Popular Science » Travelers are terrified by bed bugs—but can’t spot one in a lineup

Tuesday 13 June 17:19:14 UTC 2017

Science You probably wouldn’t know one if you saw one. Study finds American travelers really don’t like bedbugs—but also don’t know what a bedbug looks like. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 'American Gods' finale sneak peek proves Mr. Nancy is still a scene-stealing delight

Tuesday 13 June 17:19:12 UTC 2017

It seems like only yesterday that American Gods introduced us to Mr. Nancy with one of the greatest character debuts of all time — but now we're at the at the end of the season, and Orlando Jones is here to prove that his scene-stealing powers haven't diminished with time. SEE ALSO: 'American Gods' is blessed with a Season 2 renewal … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's CEO is taking a leave of absence following release of investigation findings

Tuesday 13 June 17:14:05 UTC 2017

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence from the company he built into one of the world's biggest private businesses. It's not clear how long Kalanick will be away from Uber or who will be serving as interim head of the company, but the move signals the biggest shift yet for the ride-hailing giant since the emergence of … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is investing $1 billion in clean energy with this unique approach

Tuesday 13 June 17:09:32 UTC 2017

Apple just announced a big clean energy investment on the heels of President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. The iPhone maker, which supported the landmark climate pact, issued a $1 billion "green bond" on Tuesday. The bond will allow the company to finance projects such wind and solar power plants, energy-efficient buildings, and new approaches … [Link]

Mashable » Russian hackers hit voting systems in 39 U.S. states

Tuesday 13 June 17:05:04 UTC 2017

The known scope of the Russian government's attack on the United State's election integrity continues to grow.  Kremlin-backed hackers hit voting systems in 39 states, according to Bloomberg.  SEE ALSO: Smirnoff slams Trump's Russia relationship in punchdrunk, brilliant ad campaign Those attacks included attempts to break into poll worker software on Nov. 8, the day of the 2016 presidential election, as … [Link]

Mashable » This social media challenge lifts up black students with financial support and mentorship

Tuesday 13 June 17:01:43 UTC 2017

The path to college success just got a little easier for brilliant black students, thanks to a new challenge gaining traction on social media.  Black college graduates of all ages are banding together under the #ITAVChallenge — a hashtag short for "It Takes a Village Challenge" — to help uplift the next generation of black scholars.  SEE ALSO: This clothing line … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' dreamboat to star in Netflix's 'Haunting of Hill House' series

Tuesday 13 June 16:59:39 UTC 2017

Daenerys Targaryen might have ditched him last season, but her loss is Netflix's gain; Game of Thrones star Michiel Huisman has been cast in the streaming network's adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House, Mashable has confirmed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, who broke the news of Huisman's casting, the Dutch actor will play Steven Crane, the oldest Crane sibling and … [Link]

Mashable » The U.S. is reduced to a tiny footnote on a key climate statement

Tuesday 13 June 16:54:22 UTC 2017

Over the course of just the past few weeks, the United States has gone from the world leader on fighting global warming to its biggest holdout.  The main trigger for this sudden role reversal was President Donald Trump's June 1 announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, and now we're starting to see the … [Link]

Mashable » Dennis Rodman's latest trip to North Korea is sponsored by the Bitcoin of weed

Tuesday 13 June 16:45:14 UTC 2017

Sometimes, life gets so weird that it's beyond parody.  SEE ALSO: North Korea loves Apple so much, it's produced an iPad of its own Take, for instance, the announcement that Dennis Rodman will not only be making a return trip to North Korea, but he's doing so with the backing of PotCoin, a cryptocurrency used for the legalized cannabis industry. Headed … [Link]

Mashable » Cute couple had their wedding in virtual reality. Don't worry, they served real cake.

Tuesday 13 June 16:44:16 UTC 2017

Planning a wedding is complicated enough, but now imagine trying to do it in VR.  That’s just what one couple from Wales decided to do recently. As TIME reported, Elisa Evans and Martin Shervington tied the virtual knot on May 25th. The wedding took place in AltspaceVR, a virtual reality social platform, which partnered with the couple to facilitate their big … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter queen J.K. Rowling helps out pal Stephen King after he's blocked by Trump

Tuesday 13 June 16:42:38 UTC 2017

J.K. Rowling, Destroyer of Trolls, is always ready to take on opposing forces, especially Trump supporters, on Twitter.  And whenever Donald Trump makes a mistake, you can expect, like clockwork, a fire tweet from the Harry Potter author, post-haste. The president's latest mistake was apparently blocking author Stephen King on Twitter, for which Rowling had the perfect solution. King first tweeted … [Link]

Mashable » From finstas to 'ghost posts': Teens clean up their online footprints for college admissions

Tuesday 13 June 16:42:20 UTC 2017

When Kelsang Dolma began sending in her college applications, the first thing she did was lock down her Twitter account.  "I was applying to about 10 schools and I knew that every bit of information could be crucial," said Dolma, now a junior at Yale University. "My Twitter by no means was offensive, but I worried that any little joke could … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Announces X299, Skylake-X, and Kaby Lake-X Release Schedule

Tuesday 13 June 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Ian Cutress, writing for AnandTech: At Computex a couple of weeks ago, Intel announced its new Basin Falls platform, consisting of the X299 chipset with motherboards based on it, a pair of Kaby Lake-X processors, and a set of Skylake-X processors going all the way up to eighteen cores, denoting the first use of Intel's enterprise level high core-count silicon … [Link]

Mashable » 'Super Mario Odyssey' is real and it has a release date

Tuesday 13 June 16:31:12 UTC 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is coming to the Nintendo Switch Oct. 27, Nintendo revealed during its E3 live stream Tuesday. In a gameplay trailer for the new sandbox-style Mario game, Nintendo revealed the new feature coming to Odyssey: Mario's newly sentient hat. Mario can throw his hat at enemies and objects in Odyssey to possess them, getting access to their unique … [Link]

Popular Science » Discover the lucrative world of data science and analytics with 85 hours of training

Tuesday 13 June 16:30:43 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Get ready for a rewarding new career and save over $600 on the instruction. Discover the lucrative world of data science and analytics with 85 hours of training. Get ready for a rewarding new career and save over $600 on the instruction. Read… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Defibrillator drones could save lives before ambulance arrives

Tuesday 13 June 16:30:00 UTC 2017

A trial in Sweden has found that drones carrying defibrillators can shave minutes off emergency response time, which could save hundreds of lives a year [Link]

Mashable » Feel like you're barefoot at the beach with these stick-on sandals

Tuesday 13 June 16:29:53 UTC 2017

‘Nakefit’ are protective soles that stick to the bottom of your feet. They are water proof and are designed to withstand rough and slippery terrain. Read more…More about Kickstarter, Holidays, Beach, Italy, and Footwear [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling joins Beyonce on the Forbes 100 list of highest paid celebrities

Tuesday 13 June 16:27:21 UTC 2017

Forbes annual list of the highest-paid celebrities didn't bring many surprises, except for one magical addition.  Once again, Forbes' list is mostly dominated by musicians, actors, and athletes — but author J.K. Rowling managed to land the third spot, right behind Sean "Diddy" Combs and Queen Beyoncé, who clocked in at number one and two, respectively. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé just announced … [Link]

Mashable » 'Metroid Prime 4' makes fanfolk dreams come true at E3 2017

Tuesday 13 June 16:15:58 UTC 2017

Metroid. Prime. 4. Nintendo used the E3 2017 stage to deliver the news that fans have been waiting 10 years to hear: Metroid — a real one — is coming back, and it's a follow-up to the beloved Prime trilogy. SEE ALSO: Nintendo's theme park is coming along nicely That's the good news. The bad news? There's not much else we … [Link]

Mashable » Chemists have created a self-healing plastic that could increase the durability of vehicles

Tuesday 13 June 16:11:13 UTC 2017

In a collaboration between Reading and Oxford University, chemists have created a polymer that can repair itself.  They hope it can soon be used to dress wounds like a layer of artificial skin. Read more…More about Uk, Chemistry, Medicine, University Of Oxford, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Sure looks like Lorde used to run an Instagram dedicated to onion ring reviews

Tuesday 13 June 16:10:25 UTC 2017

In addition to being a formidable singer and a benevolent witch, 'looks like Lorde is also a tough-but-fair reviewer of the world's finest onion rings. After receiving a tip from a Lorde fan, New Zealand outlet Newshub launched an investigation into Instagram account @onionringsworldwide—an onion ring review page that 1) Lorde followed and 2) curiously reflected Lorde's travel itinerary. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Melissa McCarthy let Sean Spicer's angry body language guide her 'SNL' impression

Tuesday 13 June 16:07:35 UTC 2017

If the political landscape of 2017 has a lasting legacy, let us pray that it be Melissa McCarthy's impression of Sean Spicer.  In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, McCarthy describes finding the right notes in her Spicer impression and how a few wacky ideas led to one of the most salient impressions in SNL history. SEE ALSO: Here … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon Closes $4.5B Acquisition of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer Resigns

Tuesday 13 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a TechCrunch article: After Yahoo shareholder approval last week, Verizon today announced that it has finally closed its acquisition of Yahoo, which it plans to combine with its AOL assets into a subsidiary called Oath, covering some 50 media brands and 1 billion people globally. It will be led by Tim Armstrong, who was the CEO … [Link]

Mashable » Blurry, fleshy-looking pic on politician's phone sparks Twitter search

Tuesday 13 June 15:57:17 UTC 2017

If there's one thing the internet loves, it's a good mystery. Throw in a slightly blurred, fleshy-looking photo and a politician, and it's even better. SEE ALSO: This photo perfectly sums up the state of British politics in 2017 On Tuesday, UK Parliament returned to the Palace of Westminster following its recess. To mark the occasion Conservative MP Anna Soubry posted … [Link]

Mashable » True hero sneaks grandma's dog into hospital by disguising it as a baby

Tuesday 13 June 15:43:51 UTC 2017

A good granddaughter has to do what she has to do, even if that means breaking a hospital's 'no pets' rule. SEE ALSO: Carry your kitty in this adorable kangaroo pouch hoodie A 21-year-old veterinarian technician's grandma was laid up in a hospital and really wanted to see her dog, despite the facility's reluctance to let puppers roam the halls. And … [Link]

Mashable » Soz Justin Trudeau, Tommy Corbyn is the new internet bae

Tuesday 13 June 15:36:36 UTC 2017

Young politicians are a thing since the rise of Justin Trudeau as the internet's favourite bae, and his bromance with the newly appointed president of France. SEE ALSO: Justin Trudeau waving to prom goers gets the Photoshop battle we've been waiting for But what about politicians' sons?  Enter Tommy, the 23-year-old son of Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader who surprisingly led … [Link]

Mashable » I'm a guy and I will wear shorts to work until the day I die, don't @ me

Tuesday 13 June 15:34:08 UTC 2017

Summer’s finally here, which means it's time for the annual debate about whether or not wearing shorts to the office is An Acceptable Thing, or a Worthy of a Fashion War Crimes Tribunal. Because somehow, even in 2017—the year that yielded RompHims and lace shorts for men—we're somehow still debating something as banal as whether shorts are appropriate workplace attire. Argue … [Link]

Popular Science » The best hidden Instagram tricks

Tuesday 13 June 15:30:19 UTC 2017

DIY Become a social media superstar. Use our Instagram tips to discover new friends, protect your privacy, change up your filters, keep a private collection of your favorite photos, and more. [Link]

Mashable » As always, Riley Curry steals her dad's thunder with her cuteness

Tuesday 13 June 15:28:12 UTC 2017

Although the Golden State Warriors secured the NBA Championship with a Game Five victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, all eyes weren't on the players as they celebrated their big win. Riley Curry, 4-year-old daughter of Warriors player Steph Curry, completely stole the show, as always, with her charm, dance moves, and extreme cuteness.  SEE ALSO: We really need to talk about … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon finally added a call blocking feature to the Echo

Tuesday 13 June 15:22:48 UTC 2017

When Amazon introduced voice calling and messaging for its smart speaker Echo in May, users were quick to point out that it was missing one key feature: blocking.  Now Amazon is finally addressing those concerns. In the latest update to the Alexa app, the company finally added a way to block contacts from calling and messaging your Echo. SEE ALSO: Thanks … [Link]

Mashable » Marissa Mayer to Yahoo: So long and thanks for all the cash

Tuesday 13 June 15:20:55 UTC 2017

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is leaving the company.  A $4.48 billion deal in which Verizon will subsume Yahoo's business operations has led to her resignation, though she stashed away $23 million on the way out. SEE ALSO: More women than ever lead Fortune 500 companies this year — but it's still not that many "Given the inherent changes to my role, … [Link]

Slashdot » Cook Says Apple Is Focusing on Making an Autonomous Car System

Tuesday 13 June 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report: After years toiling away in secret on its car project, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has for the first time laid out exactly what the company is up to in the automotive market: It's concentrating on self-driving technology. "We're focusing on autonomous systems," Cook said in an interview on Bloomberg Television. "It's … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Durant sends a message to Rihanna following the Warriors' big win

Tuesday 13 June 15:19:47 UTC 2017

The highlight of this year's NBA Finals wasn't Steph Curry's free throws or Lebron James' dunks — it was Rihanna, who is arguably the highlight of every event she attends. The pop singer has famously been a stan for James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and she stole the show when she arrived during Game 1 yelling "brick" at Kevin Durant's free … [Link]

Mashable » A hedgehog blown up 'like a beach ball' was popped in life-saving procedure

Tuesday 13 June 15:16:40 UTC 2017

This gassy hedgehog has had a rough week. He was rescued in Doncaster, England last Monday after a member of the public called RSPCA about what she thought was a pregnant hedgehog. SEE ALSO: Baby hippo gives mommy a mouth massage because hippo bonding is weird When RSPCA inspector Sandra Dransfield arrived to collect the animal, she knew that the poor … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla's Model X gets the first perfect SUV crash rating

Tuesday 13 June 15:15:20 UTC 2017

Tesla loves to tout its cars' safety features as the best in the industry — and now, another of its vehicles has the ratings to back it up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently gave the Model X perfect safety scores across the board after putting the SUV through its vaunted five-star crash testing program. The scores are the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Edge of Tomorrow' was pretty damn different from the manga it was based on

Tuesday 13 June 15:15:00 UTC 2017

Edge of Tomorrow is getting a sequel and boy does it have a dumb title… for now, anyway. It's time to take a look back at the often underappreciated sci-fi action flick and it's source material, All You Need is Kill. SPOILER ALERT: it's time to ask..What's the Difference?! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More … [Link]

Mashable » Tech toys are helping kids learn to code at an early age

Tuesday 13 June 15:04:20 UTC 2017

In an effort to teach children the basics of coding from a young age, the toy market has been flooded with robots and wearables that allow users to practice programming commands. Jewelbots, Sphero, and Ozobot Bit are all making playtime smarter. Read more…More about Tech, Technology, Robots, Kids, and Gifts [Link]

Mashable » The Netflix of power consumption is here thanks to this startup

Tuesday 13 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

The startup 'Inspire' is working to power the whole world with clean energy. They offer renewable energy on a subscription model, similar to services like Netflix.  Mashable’s new series, A Cleaner Future, highlights the best and brightest innovators working to change our world for the better.  Subscribe for new episodes of A Cleaner Future and more: http://on.mash.to/subscribe  Read more… More … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon reviewer can't stop bragging about her staple remover

Tuesday 13 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Sometimes it’s love that brings us together – 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 » New York Times is using Google’s AI to expand online comments

Tuesday 13 June 14:57:02 UTC 2017

Google is helping the New York Times expand its online article comments with an advanced tool designed to fight internet trolls.  Using Google's Perspective — an API created by Jigsaw (a subsidiary of Alphabet) — the Times lets readers post comments on all top stories and opinion pieces during business hours. SEE ALSO: Google rolls out its new tool to fight … [Link]

Mashable » Let John Mulaney and Nick Kroll crack you up talking 'Hamilton' and Netflix

Tuesday 13 June 14:47:23 UTC 2017

A Broadway show based on a niche comedy sketch about tuna isn't your textbook recipe for success, but hey, that's not how Broadway works (rapping presidents felt like a stretch, too).  Oh, Hello stars John Mulaney and Nick Kroll as George St. Geegland and Gil Faizon, two doddering Manhattanites with an affinity for mispronouncing words and pranking people in diners … [Link]

New Scientist – News » NASA revives 50-year-old idea to recycle space stations in orbit

Tuesday 13 June 14:43:00 UTC 2017

The space agency will work with three private companies to test whether spent fuel cells can be turned into fully functioning space stations while in orbit [Link]

Slashdot » Chess.com Has Stopped Working On 32bit iPads After the Site Hit 2^31 Game Sessions

Tuesday 13 June 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Apple's decision to go all in on 64bit-capable devices, OS and apps has caused some trouble for Chess.com, a popular online website where people go to play chess. Users with a 32bit iPad are unable to play games on the website, according to numerous complaints posted over the weekend and on Monday. Erik, the CEO of Chess.com said in a … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Daenerys flying into battle in thrilling 'Game of Thrones' behind-the-scenes video

Tuesday 13 June 14:32:48 UTC 2017

No other TV show (and few films) can beat the spectacular special effects in Game of Thrones, and a new behind-the-scenes video shows us exactly what goes into bringing Westeros to life. SEE ALSO: New 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 photos show Jon Snow ready for war Sneakily, there's some Season 6 footage spliced in with the Season 7 shots, … [Link]

Mashable » This startup used Ethereum to raise $150 million in three hours

Tuesday 13 June 14:24:26 UTC 2017

A startup named Bancor has raised almost $150 million in just three hours from anonymous investors in what is now the biggest example of a new form of blokchain-based funding—the initial coin offering. And it all happened on Ethereum, the blockchain platform that has exploded in popularity over the past few months. Ethereum, often described as another Bitcoin competitor, is more … [Link]

Mashable » 'Flatliners' finds life after death in the first trailer for the remake

Tuesday 13 June 14:10:19 UTC 2017

Flatliners is getting revived. The brand-new remake of the 1990 horror film stars Ellen Page as one of a group of med students who subject themselves to near-death experiences to learn about the afterlife. SEE ALSO: 'The Mummy' is a lesson in how NOT to build a cinematic universe Needless to say, this turns out to be a very bad … [Link]

Mashable » Check out this fitness tracker that totally doesn’t look like a fitness tracker

Tuesday 13 June 14:05:04 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. While you may be accustomed to fitness trackers looking like props from sci-fi movies, more and more companies are in the business of creating stylish wearables.   Enter the Activité Steel by Withings. While the competition has grown since the company originally released their … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Hamill takes a break from 'Star Wars' in the 'Brigsby Bear' trailer

Tuesday 13 June 14:01:10 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Mooney's Sundance smash is headed to theaters.","image":&~ Hamill takes a break from 'Star Wars' in the 'Brigsby Bear' trailer","sources":[~ hamill,brigsby bear","sec0":null,&q~ hamill,brigsby bear","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Movies, Mark Hamill, Brigsby Bear, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Slashdot » Russian Cyber Hacks On US Electoral System Far Wider Than Previously Known

Tuesday 13 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg article: Russia's cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump's election was far more widespread than has been publicly revealed, including incursions into voter databases and software systems in almost twice as many states as previously reported. In Illinois, investigators found evidence that cyber intruders tried to delete or alter voter data. The … [Link]

Mashable » Warning: The new trailer for Kylie Jenner's show features lots of realizing stuff

Tuesday 13 June 13:57:18 UTC 2017

The first trailer for Life of Kylie was cryptic, but we're finally getting closer to learning what, exactly, we don't know about Kylie Jenner.  There's so much more to Kylie Jenner than we could even fathom. She hiccups. She takes selfies with llamas. She feels things just like you and me.  Life of Kylie premieres Aug. 6. Until then, we'll … [Link]

Mashable » Fleetwood Mac teamed up with some musical kids for a Classroom Instruments classic

Tuesday 13 June 13:56:14 UTC 2017

OK, it's time to stop being cynical for three minutes and give in to the cuteness of this video.  Jimmy Fallon has teamed up with The Roots once again for another classroom instruments rendition of a hit classic. This time, Fallon was joined by some children from SeriousFun along with Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac to perform … [Link]

Mashable » This app is a perfect weapon for fighting your own online privacy war

Tuesday 13 June 13:34:26 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The internet can be a dangerous place for those who aren’t careful. But you know that already.  One way to stay safe online is by investing in a VPN  – a basic security solution that masks your online activity from your Internet Service Provider … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Science and climate face uncertain future in post-election UK

Tuesday 13 June 13:24:24 UTC 2017

Michael Gove's promotion and the need to rely on the DUP could make tackling global warming and listening to scientific advice low priorities for the UK’s new government [Link]

New Scientist – News » First cub photo gives hope for critically endangered Balkan lynx

Tuesday 13 June 13:24:23 UTC 2017

A rare subspecies of Eurasian lynx numbers less than 50 individuals – but a newborn has just been found in the wild, raising hopes for the species' survival [Link]

New Scientist – News » ‘Devil weeds’ threaten wildebeest migrations in Serengeti

Tuesday 13 June 13:24:22 UTC 2017

Exotic plants have escaped from tourist lodges, invading and displacing the grasses on which millions of large, wild animals depend for food in East Africa [Link]

Mashable » KFC is launching a sandwich to the edge of space, and I don't want to live on this planet anymore

Tuesday 13 June 13:23:19 UTC 2017

This isn't what President Kennedy had in mind when he ushered in the space age.  In a move that could probably be fairly described as "peak capitalism," KFC and the private spaceflight company World View are teaming up to send a chicken sandwich to the edge of space for a four-day trip into the stratosphere, at about 7 to 30 miles … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert calls Trump's cabinet an 'unprecedented-public stroke fest'

Tuesday 13 June 13:21:45 UTC 2017

Trump's full cabinet finally met, and it was an eerie affair, primarily because it played out like the pilot episode of America's Next Top Sycophant. It didn't sit well with Stephen Colbert, who called out the cabinet members for "fawning" over Trump during Monday's Late Show.   "Honestly, this is next-level weird; this is an unprecedented public stroke-fest for an … [Link]

Mashable » VirZoom's mobile sensor uses Gear VR to turn normal bikes into VR workout machines

Tuesday 13 June 13:16:22 UTC 2017

The original idea behind the VirZoom was brilliant: a stationary bike that lets you exercise while cycling through various virtual reality environments.  The problem is that the number of people with the high-end VR headsets needed to use the VirZoom bike is still fairly small compared to the smartphone market.  The solution? Bring the VR biking system to mobile.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Someone Built a Tool To Get Congress' Browser History

Tuesday 13 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

A software engineer in North Carolina has created a new plugin that lets website administrators monitor when someone accesses their site from an IP address associated with the federal government. It was created in part to protest a measure signed by President Trump in April that allows internet service providers to sell sensitive information about your online habits without needing … [Link]

Mashable » Fan throws water bottle at Justin Bieber after he won't sing 'Despacito' because he doesn't know the lyrics

Tuesday 13 June 12:52:28 UTC 2017

The remix of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" was a surprising mega hit for Justin Bieber. So, it's surprising that he never seemed to consider eventually memorizing the lyrics.  "I can't do 'Despacito.' I don't even know it," he said on stage at Summerburst Festival in Stockholm, responding to a request. After he failed to comply, a fan pelted … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook says Apple is working on self-driving car technology

Tuesday 13 June 12:51:21 UTC 2017

Apple is working on something related to self-driving cars, but don't expect an iCar to pick you up from work any time soon.  In a June 5 interview with Bloomberg Television, Apple CEO Tim Cook elaborated a bit on the company's involvement in "autonomous systems." He doesn't go into detail and he does point out that Apple isn't ready to announce … [Link]

Popular Science » Hawaii is a hotspot for alien species

Tuesday 13 June 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Science New research on where invasives are most pervasive Wealthy, populated islands and coasts are at increased risk for invasive plant, insect, and animal life that could have significant ecological effects. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Why some people worry that sunscreen might be bad for you

Tuesday 13 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Health The bottom line: Cover up. Is sunscreen going to give you cancer, or save you from cancer? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » A new app sends you on a first date immediately. No swiping, no messaging allowed.

Tuesday 13 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

What if we told you that you have to meet the next person you matched with on a dating app — no swiping, no chatting, no ghosting involved? That’s the idea behind a new high-stakes dating app called First. You post a date idea and a time, and people can submit to join you. You pick a winner, and then — … [Link]

Mashable » A swarm of 20,000 bees took over woman's car and it's horrifying

Tuesday 13 June 11:34:14 UTC 2017

One buzzing bee is bad enough — imagine an infestation of up to 20,000. SEE ALSO: Beekeeper makes a mistake and spends 2 hours in a pond Shirley Taylor from Hull, England received a text from her neighbor warning her to be careful when she got home. The vehicle had been completely taken over by a swarm of bees. Taylor told … [Link]

Mashable » Why people are posting rainbows all over this political party's Facebook page

Tuesday 13 June 11:06:41 UTC 2017

Theresa May's plan to seek a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) following the disappointing results at the general election has caused serious concerns about the party's human rights record.  SEE ALSO: Some genius organised Theresa May's leaving drinks and the internet is loving it The DUP opposes same-sex marriage and Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry chooses to rank her sexual partners rather than eat a 1000-year-old egg

Tuesday 13 June 10:57:48 UTC 2017

Not many people would choose to voluntarily rank three of their previous sexual partners in front of an audience of millions. But when it's a choice between doing that or eating a 1000-year-old egg, the decision becomes a little trickier to make. SEE ALSO: Katy Perry accuses Taylor Swift of 'character assassination.' Sounds a lot like Taylor Swift! Katy Perry … [Link]

Mashable » Grab is considering on-demand helicopter rides in congested Asian cities

Tuesday 13 June 10:43:21 UTC 2017

Ride operator Grab, Uber's biggest threat in Southeast Asia, just ran a limited helicopter-on-demand trial in Indonesia over the weekend. The service was free for the lucky few who got to try it, in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta. SEE ALSO: An all-electric flying car just made its first flight and it's as cool as it sounds This is the second time … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden worked in Harrods for a day and it was a disaster

Tuesday 13 June 10:39:17 UTC 2017

James Corden is good at many things — singing, acting, presenting, writing — but working in a store is not one of them. SEE ALSO: James Corden and Emily Blunt's musical version of 'Romeo and Juliet' will give you butterflies In the video above, Corden goes to the iconic London department store, Harrods, to give some employees a much deserved … [Link]

Mashable » Make believe you're playing peek-a-boo with a giant cat with these genius eye masks

Tuesday 13 June 10:29:01 UTC 2017

Add this to your shopping list for the cat lover in your life. We all know their squishy little beanie paws are one of the best things about cats.  SEE ALSO: Oh cool, cats are into fidget spinners now too A post shared by Stephanie Remy (@stephanusmaximus) on May 11, 2017 at 4:55pm PDT So it only seems natural that Japanese … [Link]

Mashable » This walking tour of James Corden's London life is hilariously inaccurate

Tuesday 13 June 10:24:19 UTC 2017

If you've been looking for a James Corden-themed tour of London, then we've got the guide for you. SEE ALSO: James Corden and Emily Blunt's musical version of 'Romeo and Juliet' will give you butterflies In the video above, Ensworth Plankwhistle — who bares an uncanny resemblance to Late Late Show staff writer Louis Waymouth — takes viewers through a … [Link]

Mashable » Police K-9 unit recruit the goodest boys to the force

Tuesday 13 June 10:04:37 UTC 2017

Meet the newest members of Taiwan's police force. These four-legged team members are just over a month old, and are new recruits to Taiwan's National Police Agency (NPA). SEE ALSO: Puppy in bullet proof vest will steal your heart But their job isn't just to look adorable — they are set to have a serious role in the force. Image: NPA … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The quiet battle over science in the UK general election

Tuesday 13 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

The big political parties have different pledges on R&D funding, but a bigger issue is what changes in free movement will mean for science in the UK [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Can Spoof Phone Numbers, Track Users Via 4G VoLTE Mobile Technology

Tuesday 13 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "A team of researchers from French company P1 Security has detailed a long list of issues with the 4G VoLTE telephony, a protocol that has become quite popular all over the world in recent years and is currently in use in the US, Asia, and most European countries," reports Bleeping Computer. Researchers say they identified several … [Link]

Mashable » Clutter raises $64 million to store your stuff, let you admire it online

Tuesday 13 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Clutter is disrupting its own name.  SEE ALSO: This startup wants to be the QVC of your smartphone The two-year-old startup takes the stuff you don't use out of your home and makes sure you don't just put it in a disorganized storage unit. Clutter, based in Los Angeles, employs movers and software engineers who work together to build a sophisticated … [Link]

Mashable » Some genius organised Theresa May's leaving drinks and the internet is loving it

Tuesday 13 June 9:56:19 UTC 2017

It’s a well-established British tradition to hold goodbye drinks for colleagues who are leaving, but what about those who aren't actually leaving?  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump told Theresa May he does not want to visit the U.K. if there are large protests against him That's the case of UK Prime Minister Theresa May (for now, at least). She lost her Tory … [Link]

Mashable » Snake triumphantly slithers back into an aircon, rat in jaw

Tuesday 13 June 9:51:59 UTC 2017

If you're afraid of snakes, you might want to look away now. In a now-viral video, a snake slowly slithers back into an aircon unit with a large rat in its mouth. The video, which started circulating in China and Thailand, features a reticulated python dangling out of an old aircon unit: A man in the background says in Chinese: "What … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Cruise gets shown memes about Tom Cruise, totally cracks up

Tuesday 13 June 9:37:00 UTC 2017

Everyone loves that meme of Tom Cruise clinging to things — especially Tom Cruise. During a recent interview with BBC Radio 1's Ali Plumb, Cruise was shown some highlights from the  popular photoshop battle. Scroll ahead to 2:24 of the video above to see Cruise doubling up with laughter.  SEE ALSO: Tom Cruise recreates Tom Cruise's entire film career in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Orbiting ‘space nation’ data centre could avoid all Earthly laws

Tuesday 13 June 9:30:00 UTC 2017

The self-styled Asgardia space nation plans to launch a data-filled satellite this year. Could international space law stop them if they decided to go rogue? [Link]

Mashable » Man shares evidence of what may be the world's weirdest office fridge

Tuesday 13 June 9:02:19 UTC 2017

If there's one thing British people love, it's tea. And if there's one thing British people really, really hate, it's people stealing the precious milk required to make said tea. SEE ALSO: You'll never want to leave this office In shared offices, this is a fairly common crime. Sometimes it leads to people sticking passive-aggressive little post-it notes to their belongings, … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert grilling Oliver Stone about Putin is excruciating to watch

Tuesday 13 June 8:26:57 UTC 2017

It shouldn't be surprising in this current political climate that Oliver Stone's four-part Showtime series about Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, hasn't had the warmest of receptions. Stephen Colbert is more known for his quips, but a meeting with Stone on The Late Show on Monday proved too irresistible for the host. Colbert asked the director if he was "cosying up" … [Link]

Mashable » Egypt considers banning parents from giving their kids foreign names like Mark or Sam

Tuesday 13 June 7:54:41 UTC 2017

You might be hard pressed to find a Mark or Sam in Egypt's next generation.  An Egyptian parliament committee is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss a law that could ban parents from giving their children "western names."  SEE ALSO: Students explain the meanings of their Chinese names in viral video Under the new law, a fine of up to … [Link]

Mashable » Logitech's cute Wi-Fi home security camera slims down and goes modular

Tuesday 13 June 7:30:36 UTC 2017

Logitech, makers of seemingly ever kind of computer accessory imaginable, is giving its well-received Logi Circle home Wi-Fi connected home security a complete overhaul. The company's new Logi Circle 2 security camera isn't just smaller, it's also modular this time around. SEE ALSO: Nest Cam IQ's 4K eye means 'zoom to enhance' is now a reality The original Circle camera received … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft's Surface Laptop comes with one big suck, but it's easily fixable

Tuesday 13 June 7:20:34 UTC 2017

Like so many students, the very first laptop I had was a MacBook (the plastic one, not the new 2-pounder). I bought it in the summer of 2007 after finishing my first year of college, and it lasted until I graduated. I loved the machine even though it weighed a hefty five pounds and was an inch thick. It's a tank … [Link]

Slashdot » Man Sentenced to Death For Blasphemous Facebook Comments In Pakistan

Tuesday 13 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

In what is believed to be "the first time the death penalty had been awarded in a case related to social media," a 30-year-old man in Pakistan has been sentenced to death for blasphemy in comments made on Facebook. Gizmodo reports: The prosecutor told The Times of India that Taimoor Raza was arrested "after playing blasphemous and hate speech material … [Link]

Mashable » Author Roxane Gay hits back at website for its 'cruel and humiliating' article

Tuesday 13 June 6:28:36 UTC 2017

As authors do when they're about to release a book, Roxane Gay has been out doing press around the world in anticipation of her newest memoir, Hunger, which follows 2014's Bad Feminist. What she didn't anticipate is Australian women's website Mamamia publishing what appeared to be her private requests, breaching confidentiality. SEE ALSO: Amazon's new bookstore isn't actually a bookstore. Please … [Link]

Mashable » All the best memes and jokes from the Warriors' NBA Finals win

Tuesday 13 June 4:35:36 UTC 2017

This time they didn't blow the 3-1 lead. Golden State beat Cleveland to clinch the NBA championship in Oakland on Monday night, in doing so avenging last year's epic collapse that spawned a million memes.  That makes two titles in three years, with an NBA regular-season record for wins sandwiched in between — so Warriors fans are now officially cleared to … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Durant silences the haters in killer Nike ad

Tuesday 13 June 4:30:32 UTC 2017

Nike was prepared for the Golden State Warriors and Kevin Durant to win the NBA Finals.  Right after the Dubs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 to become NBA champions on Monday night, this Nike ad dropped on ABC — and it's pretty great.  Durant got a ton of flak for leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder and moving to … [Link]

Slashdot » Wisconsin Speech Bill Might Allow Students To Challenge Science Professors

Tuesday 13 June 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: There have been some well-publicized incidents in which student groups or other protesters have interfered with scheduled appearances by right-wing speakers at U.S. universities. In response, a number of states have considered "campus free speech" bills based on model legislation produced by the Goldwater Institute, a conservative think tank. Different bills … [Link]

Mashable » People are making avocado art, whether you like it or not

Tuesday 13 June 3:20:09 UTC 2017

Latte artists, looks like you've got competition. Avocado art has somehow become a thing, if our obsession with the fruit wasn't already stopping people from being able to purchase their own homes or whatever.  SEE ALSO: Glow-in-the-dark donuts are the latest trend and we found the secret ingredient The soft fleshy interior of the avocado might make an ideal surface for … [Link]

Mashable » Tech dominates ranking of the world's most valuable brands

Tuesday 13 June 3:04:16 UTC 2017

It wasn't long ago that classic American icons like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Marlboro were considered the pinnacle of branding success. But over the past decade, Silicon Valley giants have rapidly edged out legacy household names in terms of brand value, according to one of the industry's leading indexes. Whereas tech companies occupied just three of the top 10 spots in research … [Link]

Mashable » 'Destiny 2' players on PS4 get an exclusive exotic weapon of their own

Tuesday 13 June 2:24:09 UTC 2017

Destiny 2 surfaced during Sony's annual pre-E3 PlayStation briefing with a trailer featuring all the extra gear and cosmetic items that PlayStation 4 folks have access to. There's also some new peeks at gameplay, in case you're into that sort of thing. Sony's press conference focused almost exclusively on the games themselves, so there wasn't any Bungie rep on stage … [Link]

Mashable » 'Detroit: Become Human' lets you shape your story in an inhuman world

Tuesday 13 June 2:12:35 UTC 2017

Detroit: Become Human imagines a future Earth in which androids are an everyday commodity. And then, those androids rebel. This is the latest game from Quantic Dream, the French studio behind the likes of Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. Much like Detroit, those two previous games emphasize choice in a way that few others do. Characters die, subplots change, … [Link]

Mashable » Could 'Spider-Man' be the Spidey game we've always wanted?

Tuesday 13 June 2:11:00 UTC 2017

Though only teased at last year's E3, Sony finally showed us some real gameplay from the new Spider-Man game, coming from Ratchet & Clank vets Insomniac Games. And boy, does it make us want to shake the hand of our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The gameplay trailer, showed off at Sony's E3 press conference Monday, highlighted how Spidey would swing around … [Link]

Mashable » Google wants to guilt you into installing solar panels on your roof

Tuesday 13 June 2:09:29 UTC 2017

Google is hoping that some good old-fashioned peer pressure will push more people to embrace solar energy.  Project Sunroof, the search giant's solar panel mapping tool and calculator, is adding a nosy new feature, Data Explorer. Now, when you pull up an address using the tool, which visualizes how much sunlight hits each building in an area, you won't just see … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Ethereum Is Outpacing Bitcoin

Tuesday 13 June 2:05:00 UTC 2017

Even as Bitcoin hits its all-time high, people's interest in other cryptocurrencies hasn't waned, especially Ethereum. But what makes Ethereum popular among some? From an article on VentureBeat: Despite its recent appreciation in value, as a technology, Bitcoin has stagnated over the last three years. Two rival factions have emerged with violently opposing views on what should be done to … [Link]

Mashable » Sony sends shivers down our spine with its new nordic 'God of War'

Tuesday 13 June 1:55:16 UTC 2017

Though it was expected that Sony would spend some time to feature its new, reworked God of War, first revealed last year, it couldn't have prepared us for the expansive father/son story that looked to expand across the northern regions of the world. The beautiful-looking game, that appears completely different from all of the God of War games that  have … [Link]

Mashable » 'Call of Duty: WWII' takes a bow on the PlayStation E3 stage

Tuesday 13 June 1:47:29 UTC 2017

Something very unusual happened during Sony's pre-E3 PlayStation briefing: Call of Duty, usually a blockbuster presence at the annual event, was relegated to just-a-trailer duty. What's there looked sensational, of course. There still isn't a first-person shooter roller-coaster quite like Call of Duty's. But I can't help but feel like we could have seen… more. That said: don't count out … [Link]

Mashable » New VR game looks like it's going to really mess with your head

Tuesday 13 June 1:43:49 UTC 2017

A new PlayStation VR game revealed onstage at E3 tonight really looks like it's going to mess with your head. But, like, the good, psychological kind of messing up your brain. Not the kind that makes you want to lay down in a bunch of soft blankets. The Inpatient comes from developers Supermassive, who did an excellent job of portraying … [Link]

Mashable » Sony's bringing 'Shadow of the Colossus' back with a ground-up remake

Tuesday 13 June 1:38:32 UTC 2017

During their E3 press conference Monday, Sony let the big guys out to play. The big guys in this case are the many Colossi from the legendary 2005 game Shadow of the Colossus.  However, this is no normal res'd up edition, like the HD remake that graced the Playstation 3. Judging by the beautiful trailer shown, this appears to be … [Link]

Mashable » How Apple's App Store turned into a scammer's paradise

Tuesday 13 June 1:36:46 UTC 2017

Apple’s App Store has a problem. Shady developers are gaming the App Store's policies and its search ads to get users to download apps that trick them into paying for subscriptions for scam apps. While there have long been apps from less reputable developers in the App Store, one developer called attention to just how bad the problem has become in … [Link]

Mashable » 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' fans will soon venture into 'The Frozen Wilds'

Tuesday 13 June 1:30:22 UTC 2017

YES! Sony hasn't had anything to say about what's next for Horizon: Zero Dawn since it launched at the end of February… until nowThe Frozen Wilds is the robot dinosaur game's first add-on, and here's our first look. Based on what we see, I'm guessing the DLC adds a new map to Horizon — and the main feature of that … [Link]

Mashable » 'Uncharted: The Lost Legacy' opens Sony's E3 show with an archeological bang

Tuesday 13 June 1:27:11 UTC 2017

After Sony began its E3 press conference with the sounds of excellent south Asian musicians, fans were treated to the next saga to come from the unexplored regions of the Uncharted franchise that certainly passes the Bechdel test. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, will put players in control of longtime Nathan Drake companion Chloe Frazer as her and Nadine Ross trek … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the open-world antics of a zombie-filled 'Days Gone'

Tuesday 13 June 1:26:32 UTC 2017

During Sony's E3 conference in LA today, Days Gone made a very gritty appearance that may or may not have included a zombie bear. We've already seen gameplay clips and trailers focused on the protagonist — a bereaving lover and otherwise seemingly stone-cold-mercenary by the name of Deacon St. John — and the many, many hordes of zombies you'll be … [Link]

Mashable » Oculus Rift gamers now have a VR esports league

Tuesday 13 June 1:26:05 UTC 2017

It’s only been a little over a week since the first national virtual reality esports championship took place in New York, but the public's response to the event has led Intel, Oculus, and ESL to double down on VR esports with the VR Challenger League.  The new, larger competitive gaming series will feature a number of VR esports around the world, … [Link]

Slashdot » Report Reveals In-App Purchase Scams In the App Store

Tuesday 13 June 1:25:00 UTC 2017

In a Medium article titled How to Make $80,000 Per Month On the Apple App Store, Johnny Lin uncovers a scamming trend in which apps advertising fake services are making thousands of dollars a month from in-app purchases. The practice works by manipulating search ads to promote dubious apps in the App Store and then preys on unsuspecting users via … [Link]

Mashable » Find out what Sony's got for E3, live, right here

Tuesday 13 June 0:59:35 UTC 2017

We've already heard from EA, Ubisoft, Xbox, and Bethesda. Now it's time for Sony's big E3 show. We're expecting some trailers or news on Spider-Man, Days Gone, God of War, and some new announcements. And probably some worthwhile indies, if previous E3 conferences are any indication. Read more… More about Entertainment, Gaming, Sony, Playstation, and E3 2017 [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Would Happen If You Were To Put a Computer Inside a Fridge?

Tuesday 13 June 0:45:00 UTC 2017

dryriver writes: This is not asking what would happen if you were to place your iMac inside your kitchen fridge. Rather, what if a computer casing for a high-powered graphics workstation with multiple CPUs and GPUs, lets say, worked just like a small fridge or freezer, cooling your hardware down without using any CPU fans or liquid cooling and similar. … [Link]

Mashable » A dinosaur picked a fight with the dictionary on Twitter and it was brutal

Tuesday 13 June 0:29:34 UTC 2017

Today in weird things that happen on the internet, a dinosaur picked a random fight with a dictionary and lost so, so hard. Yes, welcome to the internet in 2017. It all started when SUE the T.rex ran a poll asking her followers what type of fresh dinosaur #content they would like to see from the account. Random feuds won the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How Jupiter split the asteroid belt in two shows its great age

Tuesday 13 June 0:15:02 UTC 2017

An analysis of meteorites shows that Jupiter divided the rocks of the asteroid belt into two families within the first million years of the solar system [Link]

New Scientist – News » Eating a low carb breakfast may make you a more tolerant person

Tuesday 13 June 0:15:01 UTC 2017

Diets low in carbohydrates may change your behaviour, making you less likely to punish people who split money unfairly [Link]

Slashdot » US Banks Launching Answer To Peer-To-Peer Payment App Venmo

Tuesday 13 June 0:05:00 UTC 2017

The U.S. banking industry is about to launch its answer to the popular mobile payments app Venmo. "Over the next week, five of the largest U.S. banks will light up their segments of a new payments network called Zelle, executives said in interviews," reports Reuters. "They plan to announce details of the launch on Monday, and expect another two dozen … [Link]

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