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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 » Conor McGregor gloriously trolled Floyd Mayweather in announcing their much-anticipated fight

Wednesday 14 June 23:46:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSlow clap for Conor McGregor, ladies and gentleman.  His hotly anticipated fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. was just announced Wednesday evening, but McGregor has already landed the first punch with a glorious troll of the boxing superstar.  SEE ALSO: How Floyd Mayweather and Justin Bieber bonded over an app Here's how Mayweather announced the fight on social media. Pretty standard stuff, … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny cat challenges big lion because she's a brave kitty

Wednesday 14 June 23:46:25 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Oh, tiny cats. You have the DNA of the big cats, so why not challenge them as if they're your equals? YouTube user BigCatDerek uploaded a video of his cat Baggy challenging a lion named Noey who lives in his animal rescue facility. It's like the cat version of David and Goliath, if the two were separated by a wire … [Link]

Mashable » Uber drivers aren't sweating Kalanick's departure

Wednesday 14 June 23:35:52 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook“He stepped down? No way!" I was on my fourth Uber ride of the afternoon, trying to gauge the temperature of the contractors who are the life's blood of the increasingly controversial startup. SEE ALSO: Uber's CEO is taking a leave of absence following release of investigation findings Firas, who was taking me back to Mashable's mid-town Manhattan office had no … [Link]

Slashdot » Konami Reportedly Blacklisting Ex-Employees Across Japanese Video Game Industry

Wednesday 14 June 23:30:00 UTC 2017

The Nikkei Asian Review newspaper is reporting that the Japanese entertainment company Konami is blacklisting former employees in the Japanese video game industry. "The company is particularly targeting those who work for Kojima Productions, which was founded in 2016 by Hideo Kojima, who used to be a top designer at Konami," reports Ars Technica. From the report: Furthermore, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a happy hamster eating cookies to brighten your day

Wednesday 14 June 23:27:23 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook This baby hamster has enough cheeks to go around. Seriously, look at the size of those cheeks. You could fit so much in there. The possibilities are endless. Right now, the little ham seems thrilled stuffing his face with pink wafer cookies. You deserve it, baby hamster. Read more… More about Cute, Cookies, Baby Animals, Hamster, and Culture [Link]

New Scientist – News » 5 kilograms of broccoli in a pill slashes diabetics’ blood sugar

Wednesday 14 June 23:22:25 UTC 2017

A concentrated broccoli extract taken daily helps people with type-2 diabetes reduce blood glucose by 10 per cent – lowering their risk of other complications [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk wants your trip to Mars to be like a Carnival cruise

Wednesday 14 June 23:16:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHey, if you're going to move to Mars, you might as well do it in style, right?  Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk wants to make sure that everyone traveling to the red planet with SpaceX in the future has a really great time while they do it.  A new commentary written by Musk and published in the journal New Space describes SpaceX's … [Link]

Mashable » North Korea's 'Hidden Cobra' is wreaking havoc across the globe

Wednesday 14 June 23:09:08 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe North Korean government is very good at hacking—and they're targeting media, aerospace, and financial companies in the United States.  The country was behind some of the most headline-grabbing hacks of the 21st century, according to an alert put out Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SEE ALSO: Dennis Rodman's latest trip to North Korea is sponsored by the … [Link]

Slashdot » The Next iPhone Will Have Wireless Charging, Says Apple Supplier

Wednesday 14 June 22:50:00 UTC 2017

Robert Hwang, CEO of a large iPhone manufacturing company in India, has let slip that the upcoming iPhone will have wireless charging. Hwang told reporters after the company's shareholder's meeting: "Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter … [Link]

Mashable » A new iPhone origin book has one Apple exec calling bullsh*t

Wednesday 14 June 22:40:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe iPhone doesn't have any physical keys. We all know this. But according to a forthcoming book from Motherboard editor Brian Merchant on the creation of the genre-defining smartphone, it would have if Apple senior vice president Phil Schiller had his way.  There's only one problem: Schiller says Merchant's telling of the story is untrue. SEE ALSO: The iPhone almost looked … [Link]

Mashable » Family seeks live-in nanny for their haunted house

Wednesday 14 June 22:25:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAre you a completely fearless human looking to make some extra cash? Well, we've found the perfect job for you. A family living in the Scottish Borders is looking for a new live-in nanny, and are willing to pay £50,000 ($63,765) for the right candidate. According to the job listing on Childcare.co.uk, the nanny would care for a 5-year-old and a … [Link]

Mashable » Directors threw a fit over 'clean' movie versions, and Sony listened

Wednesday 14 June 22:22:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWell, whaddaya know – maybe angry-tweeting works sometimes after all.  Earlier this month, Sony announced a new "Clean Version" initiative that would offer sanitized versions of its movies. Basically, the broadcast TV or airplane versions of the movies – the ones with all the bad language, brief nudity, and graphic violence cut out – would be available as extras on home … [Link]

Mashable » The Grammys finally make the switch to online voting

Wednesday 14 June 22:19:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWelcome to the future, Grammys! Great to have you. For the first time in the show's history, it's doing away with traditional ballots and switching over to online voting. Very hip, Grammys. Nice move. SEE ALSO: Is James Corden trying to usurp Ryan Seacrest as the busiest man in showbiz? According to the Los Angeles Times, the Recording Academy hopes the … [Link]

Mashable » 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Wonder Woman

Wednesday 14 June 22:12:51 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Wonder Woman, Mashable Reels, Entertainment, Movies Tv Shows, and Comic Culture [Link]

Slashdot » Federal Regulators Are Investigating Uber Over Privacy Violations

Wednesday 14 June 22:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Recode: One of the U.S. government's most powerful consumer protection watchdogs appears to be quietly probing Uber and the company's privacy practices. The inquiry is under way at the Federal Trade Commission, according to four sources familiar with the matter, where the agency's investigative staff appears to have focused its attention on some … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry and Lady Gaga shared a touching moment after Hillary lost the election

Wednesday 14 June 21:45:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWho would have thought that even after an endless press tour in support of her fifth album Witness, there's still a bit more to learn about the pop star Katy Perry. In a New York Times profile written by Caryn Ganz, Perry opens up about a lot of things she didn't get to during her four-day livestreaming experiment—including Hillary Clinton's loss, … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks' 'Cups of Kindness' will donate to Lady Gaga's foundation

Wednesday 14 June 21:44:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLady Gaga and Starbucks have teamed up to bring in some cash for the Born This Way Foundation with a line of four Gaga-approved drinks. It's called "Cups of Kindness." The purpose? To help fund the Channel Kindness project, which is part of the foundation and aims to "empower young people to document stories of kindness in their worlds."  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Cable companies are going to screw up the internet because that's their job

Wednesday 14 June 21:42:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou can't really get that mad at the companies that provide internet service to Americans. They're destined to screw up the internet. They were created decades ago to screw up the internet.  Without the proper rules, few people outside of the company's own lobbyists and think tanks believe there's any chance that they don't screw up the internet. After all, these … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Left Millions Vulnerable To Hackers Because It Forgot To Renew a Domain

Wednesday 14 June 21:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Samsung cellphones used to have a stock app called S Suggest. The company apparently discontinued the app recently, and then forgot to renew a domain that was used to control it. This snafu left millions of smartphone users vulnerable to hackers who could've registered the domain and installed malicious apps on the phones. Share on Google+ Read more of … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Safety Check for London fire stirs up more backlash for the feature

Wednesday 14 June 21:27:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFacebook’s Safety Check feature was triggered Wednesday after a massive fire broke out at a London apartment block in the middle of the night.  SEE ALSO: Facebook updates Safety Check to make the tool more personal and informative At least a dozen were killed in the early morning blaze, more than 65 injured, and many of the hundreds who would have … [Link]

Mashable » Fox News dropped its 'Fair and Balanced' slogan a year ago and no one noticed

Wednesday 14 June 21:25:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhile we've spent the last year being distracted by a continuous, raging dumpster fire of awful news, Fox News quietly moved away from its iconic "Fair and Balanced" slogan and no one really noticed.  SEE ALSO: Annnnd another Fox News host just blasted Donald Trump New York magazine reporter and former Roger Ailes nemesis Gabriel Sherman reported on the change on … [Link]

Popular Science » A new wave of gadgets is setting out to secure your smart home

Wednesday 14 June 21:11:06 UTC 2017

Eero and beacon Technology But it's not your fault you have to worry about it in the first place Stepping into the fray are companies that sell security products straight to consumers who may want to batten down the hatches on their assortment of internet-connected… [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez's 'Bad Liar' music video has one hell of a plot twist

Wednesday 14 June 21:03:53 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Selena Gomez's newly dropped music video for song of the summer contender "Bad Liar" is finally here, and it's a real doozy.  Taking place in what looks like a 1970s dream world, Gomez plays everyone in the video from the long-haired high school-aged protagonist, to that character's parents (including her mustachioed father) and a blonde high school gym teacher.  If … [Link]

Mashable » No, it's not time to start using Uber again

Wednesday 14 June 21:03:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookI hailed my last Uber ride in November 2014. That was the month the company took what we would now think of as a Trump-like turn, with a bizarrely self-sabotaging threat by one of its top executives to spend $1 million investigating the private life of a female journalist who'd raised questions about the company.  "Nobody would know it was us," … [Link]

Mashable » Get ready to obsess over unicorn-themed everything

Wednesday 14 June 20:58:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. We all need a little magic in our lives. Thankfully, unicorns are here to stay.   Maybe it’s a hold out from our Lisa Frank devotion in the 90s or a need to believe in something pure and magical, but these majestic mythical creatures … [Link]

Slashdot » Robots Are Coming For Our Ms. Pac-Man High Scores

Wednesday 14 June 20:50:00 UTC 2017

A Microsoft-made AI system has achieved a perfect score of 999,990 points on the Atari 2600 version of the classic 'Ms. Pac-Man.' From a report: Researchers at the Microsoft-owned deep learning company Maluuba have used an AI system to break the all-time Ms. Pac-Man record. In a blog post, Microsoft wrote that, "using a divide-and-conquer method that could have broad … [Link]

Popular Science » Lettuce tell you why sexy produce sells better

Wednesday 14 June 20:29:46 UTC 2017

Health Get your chard on. Want people to eat their veggies? Don't make them sound like health food. [Link]

Mashable » Every single senior at this low income D.C. school earned their way into college

Wednesday 14 June 20:27:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGetting into college is difficult for many students and it looked near impossible for the seniors at one school. But they didn’t let that stop them. The seniors of Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in Washington, D.C. faced unique challenges that gave their acceptance rate into higher education a low probability. However, they took those odds and the school earned … [Link]

Mashable » At last, high fashion jeans without a crotch are available for purchase

Wednesday 14 June 20:13:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf detachable cut-out jeans weren't daring enough for you, fashion has even more wonders to offer.  French label Y Project is currently peddling a product called Detachable Button Down Pants. Detachable Button Down Pants (or "DBDP") feature 1) a large denim belt,  2) a denim garter-suspender contraption, and 3) two button-up pant legs. Notably missing: fabric covering the crotch, the butt, … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than 80% of US Adults Get News On Their Phones

Wednesday 14 June 20:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: More than 80% of U.S. adults get news on their phones — up from roughly half of Americans just four years ago, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center. Most of that growth comes from adults older than 65 whose news consumption via mobile spiked almost 25% in the last year, and … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Westbrook's baby looks so much like him it's eerie

Wednesday 14 June 19:54:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRussell Westbrook, NBA star and human supernova, announced the birth of his first son in an adorable Instagram photo in May.  Now Westbrook just shared a photo of his boy at one-month old and, um, it sure looks like baby Noah is a chip off the old block. No, seriously: it's actually a little eerie just how much the 28-year-old Russell … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone almost looked completely different, and, well, it's not good

Wednesday 14 June 19:36:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou love your iPhone: the form factor, the user interface, the just straight-up coolness of it all. But a peek into the early days of the now-ubiquitous device reveals a startling truth.  It was almost awful.  SEE ALSO: This could be our first look at the iPhone 8's glorious edge-to-edge screen These days we take the look of the iPhone as … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Your Favorite Subscription Services?

Wednesday 14 June 19:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: What are some subscriptions services that you are paying for and love to pay? Please include music/movie services, news outlets, software, and courses. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » How tablets are transforming the lives of young refugees in sub-Saharan Africa

Wednesday 14 June 19:24:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFugia is only a teenager, but her sense of ambition is tangible. Just 15 years old, she has plans to be a doctor, and she understands education is the surest path to achieving her dream. But getting an education isn't easy. Fugia, whose parents are Somalian, is a refugee growing up in Kakuma, the largest refugee camp in existence, located in … [Link]

Mashable » How clean energy is transforming the world, in 5 charts

Wednesday 14 June 19:23:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTake it straight from a major fossil fuel supplier: The world's energy mix is changing, and it's shifting toward lower-carbon fuels. BP, the British oil and gas giant, said global efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions and boost efficiency are having a tangible effect on global energy markets, with two main narratives playing out: the decline of coal, and the rapid … [Link]

Mashable » Wahed Invest promises to be the first Sharia-friendly roboadvisor for Muslim millennials

Wednesday 14 June 19:17:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFor anyone who wants to start investing for the first time or switch from an old-school system to a roboadvisor, there are a lot of options out there.  Betterment, Wealthfront, and smart advisors from major banks all let consumers become serious investors and save for retirement without requiring as much money or time as personal financial advisors. But a major group … [Link]

Mashable » Google Drive will soon let you backup your entire computer

Wednesday 14 June 19:16:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle Drive is ready to be the answer to all your computer storage needs — and not just the files you create and upload using its cloud-based services like Google Docs and Photos.  The search giant just announced a new Backup and Sync tool, which will give everyday users the chance to save all the files and photos on their PCs … [Link]

Mashable » Drones with defibrillators could save lives before the ambulance arrives

Wednesday 14 June 19:13:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn the perhaps not-so-distant future, drones could be first responders. That's the conclusion from a report published Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) following a simulated study involving drones carrying defibrillators in Sweden. SEE ALSO: Scientists are creating drones that fly in sync with each other Researchers for the study equipped an eight-rotor drone from the Swedish … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' death compilation video is over 20 minutes long

Wednesday 14 June 19:01:19 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook "In the game of thrones, you either win or you die" — and boy, there's been a lot of death. A new video compiles every death on Game of Thrones (including horses, direwolves, and more), clocking in at almost 21 minutes with a whopping 150,966 deaths. SEE ALSO: Superfans are speculating these 'GoT' characters are on the chopping block this … [Link]

Popular Science » How a female-only line of salamanders 'steals' genes from unsuspecting males

Wednesday 14 June 19:00:46 UTC 2017

salamander Animals Kleptogenesis gets a little less mysterious in a new study. What the heck is kleptogenesis? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Jessica Chastain as an intergalactic empress just made 'X-Men' interesting again

Wednesday 14 June 18:54:21 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook20th Century Fox is ready to take on the Dark Phoenix. Again.  Plans for X-Men: Dark Phoenix are coming together, with a cast and director now firmly in place. That cast will include two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain, who is in talks to play Shi'ar empress Lilandra, Mashable has confirmed. SEE ALSO: The 'X-Men' franchise doesn't care about continuity – and … [Link]

Slashdot » Germany Plans To Fingerprint Children and Spy On Personal Messages

Wednesday 14 June 18:50:00 UTC 2017

From a report: Germany is planning a new law giving authorities the right to look at private messages and fingerprint children as young as 6, the interior minister said on Wednesday after the last government gathering before a national election in September. Ministers from central government and federal states said encrypted messaging services, such as WhatsApp and Signal, allow militants … [Link]

Mashable » Marissa Mayer says she isn't trolling her former company (but she can't wait to use Gmail)

Wednesday 14 June 18:40:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLess than 24 hours after her exit from Yahoo, it seemed like former CEO Marissa Mayer was taking a shot at her old company. But, she says, her words were simply taken out of context. At a conference in London, Mayer, who had worked at Google before jumping to Yahoo, reportedly said she's excited about being able to use the Gmail … [Link]

Mashable » Keep the street germs off your floors with this booty dispenser

Wednesday 14 June 18:34:54 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook‘Shoe Booty' is a plastic shoe box that automatically dispenses plastic booties as you step into it. Read more…More about Home, Mashable Video, Snow, Shoes, and Clean [Link]

Mashable » What we learned from the iPad Pro 10.5 teardown

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou can now buy Apple's new iPad Pro 10.5, which is exactly what the gadget experts at iFixit did so they could tear the sucker down. The damage was done to give us a clue as to what sets it apart from its closest ancestor, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro.  The physical changes start on the outside. Besides just being bigger, the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Microdosers say tiny hits of LSD make your work and life better

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

People are increasingly taking daily, low doses of illegal psychedelic drugs to up their game at work and improve their mood. Will we all be doing it one day? [Link]

New Scientist – News » WHO classes HIV drug as an essential medicine

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP has been added to the WHO's list of essential medicines, highlighting England's failure to provide the drug to those most at risk [Link]

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

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

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

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

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

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

New Scientist – News » Chatbots learn how to negotiate and drive a hard bargain

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Bots may soon be able to book a holiday for you or help you buy or sell your house [Link]

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

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 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 » What it’s like to take psychedelics in small doses at breakfast

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Janet Lai Chang is one of many people experimenting with taking small amounts of psychedelic drugs to improve her mood and performance. She told us about her experience [Link]

New Scientist – News » Wireless charger uses quantum trick to power gadgets on the move

Wednesday 14 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

A self-adjusting system uses a concept called parity-time symmetry to still charge your gadget even when it’s moving around [Link]

Slashdot » Google Drive Will Soon Back Up Your Entire Computer

Wednesday 14 June 18:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Google is turning Drive into a much more robust backup tool. Soon, instead of files having to live inside of the Drive folder, Google will be able to monitor and backup files inside of any folder you point it to. That can include your desktop, your entire documents folder, or other more specific locations. … [Link]

Mashable » Get ready to see a bunch of Amazon Echo clones

Wednesday 14 June 18:08:33 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSmart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home are fairly new, but they're already considered a hit among consumers because they're easy to use and can control most popular smart home products. Now, it appears that there's about to be a massive surge of Amazon Echo and Google Home clones making their way into people's lives. SEE ALSO: Apple finally … [Link]

Mashable » Mario Kart in virtual reality looks completely insane

Wednesday 14 June 18:03:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMario Kart fans, rejoice. You'll soon be able to race, drift, and most importantly, smash your friends with red shells — all in virtual reality. New footage of a VR version of Nintendo's racer, Mario Kart GP VR, popped up in a promo video showing off games coming to the VR Zone Shinjuku arcade in Tokyo. The game was developed in … [Link]

Mashable » 10 outstanding sci-fi films everybody should watch

Wednesday 14 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe’re breaking down some of the all time great sci-fi by asking, what does science fiction do exactly? How many different ideas can the genre explore? We try to answer that with a top 10 featuring everything from space operas to near future dystopian tales. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Science Fiction, Metropolis, Sci Fi, … [Link]

Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe ventures into a forbidding forest in the 'Jungle' trailer

Wednesday 14 June 17:53:25 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Welcome to the jungle, Daniel Radcliffe. Directed by Greg Mclean (Wolf Creek), Jungle stars Radcliffe as real-life adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg. In 1981, Ghinsberg traveled into uncharted territory in the Amazon forest and wound up stranded there for three weeks. SEE ALSO: Daniel Radcliffe and Owen Wilson are starring in a TV show that's just wacky enough to work The film … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mistaken brown dwarf is actually two planets orbiting each other

Wednesday 14 June 17:47:51 UTC 2017

New observations reveal a rare binary planet system made of two gas giants four times as massive as Jupiter that likely formed in the breakup of a protostar 10 million years ago [Link]

Popular Science » The WiFi endoscopic camera lets you fix life's tiniest problems and spy on wildlife

Wednesday 14 June 17:46:44 UTC 2017

WiFi HD Waterproof Endoscopic Camera Sponsored Post This tiny waterproof camera helps you see clogged drains and fiddly electronics. The WiFi endoscopic camera lets you fix life's tiniest problems and spy on wildlife. Read on. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Create a Laravel-Based LAMP Stack on Ubuntu

Wednesday 14 June 17:45:30 UTC 2017

Laravel, has become the most used PHP framework for projects of all scopes (there are other PHP frameworks too like CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, and Zend). Whether you're working on a simple web app or a huge corporate portal, Laravel is up for the task. [Link]

Slashdot » Oil Changes, Safety Recalls, and Software Patches

Wednesday 14 June 17:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a blog post: Every few months I get an email from my local mechanic reminding me that it's time to get my car's oil changed. I generally ignore these emails; it costs time and money to get this done and I drive little enough — about 2000 km/year — that I'm not too worried about the … [Link]

Mashable » The World's Coolest Apple Museum

Wednesday 14 June 17:21:23 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Apple, Mashable Reels, Tech, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » Girl's viral tweet about her very bad hairstyle got the attention of her preschool crush

Wednesday 14 June 17:02:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf there are two things the internet loves, it's hilarious mishaps and goals-worthy romance. Luck for us, this girl's viral tweet has both.  When Twitter user Hanna De Castro posted a photo of her mother's misguided interpretation of what a half-up, half-down hairstyle was, people absolutely loved it. Others began showing off their own quirky looks made by mom. My mom … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook researchers taught bots to negotiate (and lie) like humans

Wednesday 14 June 17:00:25 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFacebook just took a big step forward in its quest to make its automated bots more like humans. The company's AI researchers have taught the bots how to negotiate. In research published today, Facebook's Artificial Intelligence Researchers (FAIR — yes, that's really what they call themselves) detail the "breakthrough" and how the bots ended up acting more human than they expected. … [Link]

Popular Science » Gray seals are making a huge comeback

Wednesday 14 June 17:00:00 UTC 2017

baby gray seal Animals They're doing better than expected after being hunted nearly to extinction. There may be a lot more gray seals living along the East Coast than we thought. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Trump to mayor of sinking island: Don't worry about sea level rise

Wednesday 14 June 16:59:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSea level rise caused by global warming is threatening the existence of the tiny community of Tangier Island, Virginia, located in Chesapeake Bay.  Yet a CNN report on the town's plight appears to have prompted President Donald Trump to call the town's mayor to assure him that his town will not succumb to rising seas by the middle of this century, … [Link]

Mashable » An AI just beat 'Ms. Pac-Man.' We're doomed.

Wednesday 14 June 16:57:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMs. Pac-Man was supposed to be the more difficult arcade game. But now it's been laid low — like chess, Go, and poker before it — by artificial intelligence. Researchers with deep learning company Maluuba, which Microsoft acquired earlier this year, decided to tackle the deceptively simple arcade game after developing an unusual AI algorithm that uses a team of intelligent … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Issues $1 Billion Green Bond After Trump's Paris Climate Exit

Wednesday 14 June 16:52:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple offered a $1 billion bond dedicated to financing clean energy and environmental projects on Tuesday, the first corporate green bond offered since President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris climate agreement. The offering comes over a year after Apple issued its first green bond of $1.5 billion — the largest … [Link]

Mashable » Skittles honors LGBTQ Pride by replacing the rainbow with oh god, no

Wednesday 14 June 16:46:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s June, and every brand with a brain in its head is trying to capitalize on LGBTQ pride — even if it stirs up a little useless internet controversy. Take Skittles. For the past two years, the brand has decided to strip color from its candy shells because there's only "one rainbow" during Pride month. It's a strange gesture of respect, … [Link]

Mashable » New houses will have Alexa and Wi-Fi built into the walls

Wednesday 14 June 16:38:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Wi-Fi Alliance, the non-profit organization that certifies Wi-Fi enabled products, is ready to usher in a new era of the smart homes.  Traditionally, there have been no set standards for integrating a wireless network directly into home blueprints, unlike other essential utilities, such as plumbing and electricity. But as our houses continue to be filled with IoT appliances that depend … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn face off in a charitable 'Dodgeball' reunion

Wednesday 14 June 16:34:41 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It's been 13 years since Average Joe's and Globo Gym battled for dodgeball royalty in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.  Now, the rivals are reuniting again, but this time for a great causeOmaze has launched a new charity campaign featuring the original cast of the iconic film, including Ben Stiller as Globo Gym chief White Goodman, Vince Vaughn as Average … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fish recognise friends and foes through their unique faces

Wednesday 14 June 16:31:26 UTC 2017

A cichlid in Africa’s Lake Tanganyika uses patterns of facial stripes to distinguish individuals and keep tabs on them [Link]

Popular Science » An automatic home espresso machine 44 percent off? I'd buy it.

Wednesday 14 June 16:29:00 UTC 2017

Delonghi Super Automatic Espresso Machine Gadgets Lattes and cappuccinos at home—for $400 less. Lattes and cappuccinos at home—for $400 less. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Here's how 'DuckTales' reimagined that iconic theme song for Disney's reboot

Wednesday 14 June 16:29:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint api production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fvideo uploaders%2fdistribution thumb%2fimage%2f80401%2f581908af b9fe 4443 8e02 2b70353f0953 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ xd,ducktales","sec0"~ xd,ducktales","videoSerie~ More about Disney Xd, Ducktales, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Mashable » A Wendy's in Texas is embroiled in intense sign beef with neighbor

Wednesday 14 June 16:26:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA fast food restaurant. A tea company. A beef hotter than a fresh Baconator.   At local outposts for Wendy's and Pure Water Ice and Tea Company in Lubbock, Texas, an ongoing  war is brewing between the two companies, which are located across the street from one another.  SEE ALSO: The Oakland A's just ended Wendy's on Twitter while defending the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Phone metadata reveals where city migrants go and who they call

Wednesday 14 June 16:26:00 UTC 2017

An analysis of a month’s worth of telecoms metadata from Shanghai has given insights into how people adjust when they first arrive in a new city [Link]

Mashable » Finding the direction of Mecca is easy now with Google's augmented reality app

Wednesday 14 June 16:19:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFinding the Qibla — the direction that should be faced when a Muslim prays, wherever they are in the world — is now easier thanks to a new Google web app for Android.  Launched during Ramadan, Qibla Finder (g.co/QiblaFinder) uses augmented reality to show Muslims the fixed direction toward the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Artist masterfully inserts 'The Simpsons' characters into real life

Wednesday 14 June 16:17:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookArtist Francois Dourlen has been tipping his cap to The Simpsons on Instagram by inserting the show's characters into non-animated situations.  Marge smiling from a flower bush, Moe mixing a cocktail likely fancier than a Flaming Moe — they're all lurking in the real world and Dourlen wants to help you spot them.  SEE ALSO: Ukraine tweeting a 'Simpsons' GIF at … [Link]

Popular Science » Eating potatoes won't actually kill you

Wednesday 14 June 16:14:28 UTC 2017

Potato murder Health The latest “news” on fries is total garbage. The next time you eat some delicious, oil-crisped taters and someone blurts out that “hey you know fries double your risk of mortality” because they read a clicky… [Link]

Slashdot » US Weighs Restricting Chinese Investment In Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday 14 June 16:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Reuters report: The United States appears poised to heighten scrutiny of Chinese investment in Silicon Valley to better shield sensitive technologies seen as vital to U.S. national security, current and former U.S. officials tell Reuters. Of particular concern is China's interest in fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, which have increasingly attracted Chinese … [Link]

Mashable » The science behind attraction explained

Wednesday 14 June 16:01:54 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Physician Dr. Roshini Raj explains 8 ways your mind & body subconsciously look for a breeding partner in the premiere episode of Love University. Subscribe to Mashable: http://on.mash.to/subscribe Love University is a new mini-series from Mashable and Bravo. Dr. Roshini Raj guides you through the effects of falling in and out of love. Read more… More about Attraction, Love 101, … [Link]

Mashable » Your favorite weatherman, Brad Pitt, is back with another depressing forecast for the world

Wednesday 14 June 16:00:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen he's not building his bromance with Frank Ocean or contemplating the limits of his name, Brad Pitt has been donning his faux-weatherman hat.  The actor appeared in a sketch on Comedy Central's The Jim Jefferies Show once again to share a gloomy forecast about climate change's impact.  SEE ALSO: Brad Pitt, as a weatherman, sums up climate change with one … [Link]

Mashable » Sports Dad LaVar Ball gets trolled by son Lonzo in hilarious Footlocker ad

Wednesday 14 June 15:57:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you're a sports fan and still don't know who Lonzo Ball is, you will now, thanks to a Footlocker ad that takes the "sweet memories of times with Dad" trope and turns it on its head. SEE ALSO: Of course LaVar Ball finally said something offensive In the spot, Ball gives his dad, LaVar, just a little razzing.  Othe big … [Link]

Mashable » Adulting is harder than ever in Netflix's 'Friends From College'

Wednesday 14 June 15:50:16 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Ah, college. A wild, wonderful time that many of us can't leave in the past. In Netflix's Friends From College, created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, six friends find themselves living in the same city after almost 20 years and trying — usually failing — to act their age. SEE ALSO: Netflix has a message for heartbroken 'Sense8' fans … [Link]

Mashable » TSA fingerprint scanning might be on its way to an airport near you

Wednesday 14 June 15:40:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe TSA wants to replace paperwork with fingerprints.  The security agency will begin scanning the fingerprints of volunteer TSA pre-check passengers this week at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Denver International Airport, according to a news release.  SEE ALSO: TSA wants passengers to remove all electronics from bags for security checks The idea is to make airport lines more efficient by … [Link]

Popular Science » How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Wednesday 14 June 15:37:28 UTC 2017

Public Wi-Fi DIY 5 tips for roaming without fear. Wi-fi hotspots let you work, play, and keep in touch on the go—but they can also be vulnerable to security threats. Here's how to protect yourself. [Link]

Mashable » United is yet again the worst after video of employee pushing elderly man surfaces

Wednesday 14 June 15:36:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn case you've somehow forgotten, United Airlines is having a horrible year. From leggings-gate and in-flight animal deaths to the infamous violent removal of a passenger from an overbooked flight, the airline has found itself in the midst of some serious controversy. And just when it seemed like things couldn't possibly get any worse, they did. United is now under fire … [Link]

Popular Science » Michigan health director charged with involuntary manslaughter due to Flint water woes

Wednesday 14 June 15:29:34 UTC 2017

hands with water Health Courts allege he concealed info on a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak. Courts allege that Nick Lyon, Michigan health director, concealed information about Legionnaires' outbreak that lead to the death of 12 people. [Link]

Mashable » Grandpa jamming to Metallica proves you're never to old to rock

Wednesday 14 June 15:28:50 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Who says rock has an age limit?  In this video uploaded to Youtube by user Karbofos02, one metalhead grandpa is showing no signs of stopping as he head-bangs his way through a hard rock Metallica song in his car. Probably a little dangerous to do while driving, but we get the feeling he's done this before. Even his air drumming … [Link]

New Scientist – News » To steal an advantage in the Brexit talks try a Superman pose

Wednesday 14 June 15:24:00 UTC 2017

In Brexit negotiations, tricks of body and mind may boost the chances of David Davis and his team. They need all the help they can get, says William Lee Adams [Link]

Mashable » Engineer grows ice pyramids to create a sustainable water source in the Himalayas

Wednesday 14 June 15:20:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSonam Wangchuk is an engineer who has come up with an innovative way to provide fresh water to villages in Ladakh, one of the high-altitude deserts in the world located in the Himalayas.  Wangchuk sources water from streams and uses it to create artificial glaciers, which store fresh water until it's needed in springtime. Read more…More about Glaciers, Climate Change, Engineering, … [Link]

Mashable » This little robot is like a Roomba for your garden

Wednesday 14 June 15:15:08 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe 'Tertill' by Franklin Robotics is an autonomous robot that takes care of those pesky weeds growing in your garden. It's solar-powered and waterproof, so you can leave it outside without worry. It uses technology similar to the Roomba, with added sensors that detect the difference between garden plants, which it avoids, and weeds, which it shreds with a trimmer. Read … [Link]

Mashable » These are the top 10 science fiction films of all time

Wednesday 14 June 15:15:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook We're breaking down some of the all time great sci-fi by asking, what does science fiction do exactly? How many different ideas can the genre explore? We try to answer that with a top 10 featuring everything from space operas to near-future dystopian tales. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Science Fiction, Metropolis, Sci … [Link]

Slashdot » Congressman Steve Scalise Among 5 Shot at Baseball Field

Wednesday 14 June 15:11:00 UTC 2017

From a New York Times report: A lone gunman opened fire on Republican members of the congressional baseball team at a practice field in a Washington suburb Wednesday, using a rifle to shower the field with bullets that struck five people, including Steve Scalise, the majority whip of the House of Representatives. Two members of Mr. Scalise's protective police detail … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this man's review of a butter knife get reenacted

Wednesday 14 June 15:10:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMost 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, Windsor Knife, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » This could be our first look at the iPhone 8's glorious edge-to-edge screen

Wednesday 14 June 15:07:45 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint api production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fvideo uploaders%2fdistribution thumb%2fimage%2f508%2fe8439426 093e 4ba2 9400 34a1ad314b3b Read more… {"player":{"descript~ perfection has arrived.","image":&q~ the iPhone will look like next","sources":[{&q~ 7,computers,apple event,phones,7s,new iphone 7s,jony ive,no-filter","sec0&quot~ 7,computers,apple event,phones,7s,new iphone 7s,jony ive,no-filter","videoSeri~ Filter"}} More about Tech, Apple, Iphone, Leaks, and Rumors [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's 'M' can now give you suggestions in Spanish

Wednesday 14 June 14:51:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUsers of Facebook's "M" — an artificial intelligence powered component of the Messenger application — can now choose from two languages: English or Spanish.  The tech company announced the addition yesterday, saying users in the United States will be able to select one of the two languages to use the app, which provides users suggestions based on their conversation.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Lily Allen and Jamie Oliver are offering free food and shelter to victims of the London tower fire

Wednesday 14 June 14:46:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAfter learning that a massive fire at a high-rise block in West London killed at least 12 people and injured at least 70, with 18 in critical condition, celebrities have taken to social media, reaching out to help those affected. The first to offer her assistance was singer Lily Allen, who lives close to the tower.  “If anyone need a bed … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande is in line to receive a special gift from the city of Manchester

Wednesday 14 June 14:43:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOver three weeks have now passed since the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert that left 22 people dead and rocked the city of Manchester. Ten days ago, though, the singer came back. One Love Manchester was a concert organised by Grande to raise money for the victims of the attack. It featured performances from Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and … [Link]

Slashdot » Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's Ex-CEO, Says She's Looking 'Forward To Using Gmail Again'

Wednesday 14 June 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who resigned on Tuesday after running the company for about five years, appeared at a conference in London today. At the conference, Mayer said one of the things she was looking forward to in her post-Yahoo life was using Gmail again. "I am always faster when using a tool I designed myself," she added. Share on Google+ Read … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's comments about 'Wonder Woman' are pretty perfect

Wednesday 14 June 14:16:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn what world is Hillary Clinton not a Wonder Woman fan? Of course she is! She hasn't even seen the movie yet, but she's as excited it for it as anyone else. At the Women In Film's Crystal + Lucy Awards on Tuesday, Clinton cited the obvious kinship she feels with Diana and praised director Patty Jenkins. SEE ALSO: 6 non-superhero … [Link]

Mashable » Here is a trailer for an animated movie in which John Cena voices a Spanish fighting bull

Wednesday 14 June 14:12:57 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook John Cena may have plenty of experience wrestling in the ring, but his character in Ferdinand would just as soon skip the arena altogether.  SEE ALSO: John Cena proposes to Nikki Bella at WWE match and the internet felt the romance You see, while Ferdinand looks like a lean, mean, fighting machine – he's big and musclebound with impressive sharp … [Link]

Mashable » Here are 7 perfect last-minute birthday gifts for Donald Trump. You're welcome.

Wednesday 14 June 14:07:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDonald Trump turns 71 years old Wednesday, and since you're such a nice person, you probably want to buy him a birthday present. (Isn't this what you always do for sitting presidents?)  Of course, Trump already has lots of stuff, from silky smooth bathrobes to copious amounts of cash from real estate deals with anonymous buyers. SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders slams … [Link]

Slashdot » Indian Scientists Are Experimenting With Drone Seed-bombing To Plant a Forest

Wednesday 14 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: "I'm basically from that area (Gauribidanur in Indian state of Karnataka); son of a farmer, came to academia… keen to bring back my younger days, when the river used to flow for three to four months a year. I need to rejuvenate it," says professor KPJ Reddy over a phone conversation. It's quite apparent … [Link]

Mashable » Patreon wants to grow up with a new look, big-name artists, and its own Snapchat ripoff

Wednesday 14 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPatreon has fed a hotbed of homemade art and bootstrap media. Now it's looking to get more professional.  The crowdfunding platform launched a sleek brand overhaul and a host of new creator tools on Wednesday in a bid to cast itself as a serious business builder for scrappy bedroom artists and established entertainers alike. Among the new features are Patreon's own … [Link]

Popular Science » Where in the United States is nature most likely to kill you?

Wednesday 14 June 13:58:30 UTC 2017

Environment Short answer: it’s complicated. Here’s how the country’s natural menaces differ by geography. [Link]

Mashable » Snoop Dogg brilliantly narrates an all-reptile version of 'Plizzanet Earth'

Wednesday 14 June 13:54:27 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Jimmy Kimmel Live has frequently teamed up with Snoop Dogg to create "Plizzanet Earth," one of the most beloved and entertaining nature segments of all time. In this installment of the educational series, Snoop narrates a classic showdown between an iguana and A TON of snakes. He describes every nuance and detail of the battle, and even makes a pretty … [Link]

Mashable » AirPods still sold out? These earbuds are here for you

Wednesday 14 June 13:30:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Ever since Apple dropped the headphone jack bombshell of 2016, Bluetooth earbuds have become the norm. Plenty of companies have come up with their answer to Apple’s $159 AirPods, but the price points on what are ostensibly tiny ear plugs are often out of … [Link]

Popular Science » America's standard, bland beer is slowly being replaced by the weird stuff

Wednesday 14 June 13:24:00 UTC 2017

beer Entertainment One day, we may even have a "Dino-Brew" The following is an excerpt from Ancient Brews by Patrick McGovern. [Link]

Mashable » In honor of Trump's birthday, we dug up his completely real MySpace profile

Wednesday 14 June 13:18:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTo acknowledge Donald Trump's 71st birthday, we decided the ultimate present would be to dig up his rarely seen and completely real* — honest — MySpace profile for everyone to enjoy. Sure, America knows 2017 Trump as somewhat of a Twitter snob — only communicating with his followers through 140-character-long snippets and midnight rants — but his apparent lack of a … [Link]

Mashable » Rapper turns Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' into a beautiful Pride anthem

Wednesday 14 June 13:03:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCreating a version of Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" that's just as catchy than the original is a pretty tough ask, but Jane Oranika may well have managed it. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran's Carpool Karaoke is everything we wanted and more The 20-year-old rapper/songwriter from Alabama shared the following minutelong clip on Twitter on Tuesday. "I turned Ed Sheeran's "Shape of … [Link]

Mashable » Razer's new MacBook Pro slayer has no gimmicky Touch Bar

Wednesday 14 June 13:01:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRazer, the company behind that crazy triple-screen laptop concept, will not stop until all other PC makers are its dust. At this year's E3 gaming expo, Razer refreshed its littlest laptop, the Blade Stealth, with the latest specs, and announced a new, toned down version with a larger screen (but the same dimensions) that ditches the brand's neon green. Is Razer … [Link]

Slashdot » A 12-Month Campaign of Fake News To Influence Elections Costs $400K, Says Report

Wednesday 14 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bleeping Computer: A 77-page report released today by cyber-security firm Trend Micro explores the underground landscape of fake news, where anyone can buy influence and create artificial trends to serve personal interests. An examination of Chinese, Russian, Middle Eastern, and English-based underground fake news marketplaces reveals a wide range of services available on … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram adds 'paid partnership' feature, the formal alternative to #ad or #spon

Wednesday 14 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookListen up, Kardashian Klan and all you wannabe models and socialites shilling products on Instagram.  SEE ALSO: Get ready to see less #ad and #spon on Instagram The Facebook-owned app released a tool Wednesday for disclosing sponsored content. Now, when you're getting paid to take a photo with a Volvo XC90, for example, you can include a tag at the top … [Link]

Mashable » You have questions about mysteries of the 'Cars' universe. So does the cast.

Wednesday 14 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f6%2fff576fff af66 749e%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ they see doctors, or mechanics?","image":~ have questions about how the 'Cars' universe works. So does the cast.","sources":[{&~ washington,movie trailers,owen wilson,cars 3,armie hammer","sec0":null,~ washington,movie trailers,owen wilson,cars 3,armie hammer","videoSeriesName&~ More about Movies, Cars, Disney, Pixar, and Kerry Washington [Link]

Mashable » Facebook updates Safety Check to make the tool more personal and informative

Wednesday 14 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Facebook tool everyone hopes they'll never have to use is getting another upgrade.  Facebook announced four new updates to its Safety Check feature on Wednesday, focused on personalizing your "safe" status through a variety of tools and resources.  SEE ALSO: How Facebook's leaked guidelines could make a big difference in preventing suicide You can now add a fundraiser directly to … [Link]

Mashable » Trevor Noah explains 'Julius Caesar' for all the ding-dongs who never read the play in high school

Wednesday 14 June 11:56:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRemember when everyone was mad at Bank of America and Delta for pulling out of controversial 'Julius Caesar' production? Don't let Sessions distract you folks — this crap is still going on. Noah broke down the scandal on The Daily Show last night and wondered if Fox News pundits had actually read the play they were pouncing on. SEE ALSO: 'The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cool retreats are needed to save giant panda from warmer weather

Wednesday 14 June 11:56:00 UTC 2017

Chinese mountains where pandas live are become too warm for these animals to live in happily, and a network of new chill-out zones may be their only chance [Link]

Mashable » Theresa May attempts the wave, fails, becomes meme

Wednesday 14 June 11:14:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTo say British Prime Minister Theresa May hasn't had the best week would be something of an understatement. SEE ALSO: Blurry, fleshy-looking pic on politician's phone sparks Twitter search First she lost seats in last week's general election (the same general election that she herself called for the sole purpose of gaining more seats), then she was forced to start talks … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Python High Performance – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Wednesday 14 June 10:57:16 UTC 2017

Get "Python High Performance" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-06-15 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Live out your true aquatic destiny at this mermaid cafe

Wednesday 14 June 10:54:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis is finally where you can let your hair down and tail free. At the Mermaid Island Cafe in Thailand, guests are given mermaid tails to wear upon entry as they lounge around the candy coloured premises. SEE ALSO: Just when you thought it was over, here's the mermaid frappuccino The blue-and-pink-themed eatery is located in the province of Pathum Thani, … [Link]

Mashable » Trolls are posting photos of fake missing people from London tower fire

Wednesday 14 June 10:47:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs a massive blaze engulfed a London high-rise overnight, the usual trolls began spamming social media with photos of fake missing people, in a similar fashion to what happened in the aftermath of the Manchester terror attack.  SEE ALSO: London tower residents repeatedly blogged about fire safety — but were ignored This time, Mexican trolls were particularly active in targeting the … [Link]

Mashable » Couple devoted to Apple shot their wedding photos in an Apple Store

Wednesday 14 June 10:25:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhere better for a massive Apple fan to get married, than at a brand new Apple Store? A couple in Singapore managed to get their wedding photoshoot staged within the island's newly-opened Apple Store. SEE ALSO: Groomsmen dress up as McDonalds' menu items for the yummiest wedding party ever Jermyn Wee, 34, and Chia Suat Huang, 31, celebrated their marriage on … [Link]

Mashable » This French band's tribute to the UK's terror attack victims is so beautiful

Wednesday 14 June 10:01:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It's now been just over three weeks since the terror attack in Manchester, which claimed the lives of 22 people after a home-made bomb was detonated at an Ariana Grande concert. On Tuesday, England took on France in a friendly football match at the Stade de France. As the teams were led on to the pitch, the French Republic Guard … [Link]

Mashable » Over 10,000 people descended on a glass bridge because admission was free

Wednesday 14 June 10:01:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDon’t these things have weight limits on them? More than 10,000 people flocked to one of China's glass bridges, when admission was free for the weekend, to mark its official opening. It usually costs 50 yuan ($7.30) per person to enter, according to a promotional flyer. You can't even see the bottom of the glass bridge now. You can't even see the bottom of the glass bridge now.Image: People's Daily/FacebookSEE ALSO: This … [Link]

Slashdot » Roomba Inventor Launches 'Tertill', a Weed-Killing Robot For Your Garden

Wednesday 14 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

mcpublic writes: iRobot veteran and Roomba co-inventor, Joe Jones is a modest man with a big mission: to create robots that make agriculture more efficient, less tedious, and yes, maybe even one day feed the world. After a decade at Harvest Automation building greenhouse robots, his new team at Franklin Robotics has developed Tertill, an affordable, waterproof, solar-powered robot that … [Link]

Mashable » London tower residents repeatedly blogged about fire safety — but were ignored

Wednesday 14 June 9:34:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookResidents in the west London high-rise block which was engulfed in a massive blaze repeatedly warned that Grenfell Tower was a huge fire risk.  SEE ALSO: Tesla fires engineer who alleged sexual harassment, wage discrimination In a blog post from November 2016, Grenfell Action Group accused the building's landlord the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO) of ignoring health and … [Link]

Mashable » Oprah and her dog as 'Wonder Woman' twins are total squad goals

Wednesday 14 June 9:14:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEveryone seems to love Wonder Woman at the moment, and Oprah is absolutely no exception. Her dog, on the other hand, seems less sure. SEE ALSO: Ellen celebrates 20th anniversary of her 'coming out' episode with Oprah On Tuesday, the talk show host tweeted a photo of herself and her cocker spaniel Sadie rocking matching Wonder Woman headgear. Sadie's not so … [Link]

Mashable » After railway deaths, Sri Lanka will start arresting people taking selfies on train tracks

Wednesday 14 June 9:06:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSri Lanka is coming down hard on selfies. The country's railway authorities have announced they will start arresting people taking selfies on the tracks, or in front of moving trains. SEE ALSO: Killfies: India tops the list of most selfie deaths again This crackdown follows the recent death of a 12-year-old boy who died while taking selfies in the capital city … [Link]

Mashable » The Australian accent still confuses Americans. Just ask Steve Harvey.

Wednesday 14 June 9:03:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt doesn't matter that Crocodile Dundee was a huge hit in the U.S., or that Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman are a regular fixture on its screens.  Some Americans still find it hard to decipher the Australian accent.  SEE ALSO: Macadamia the koala joey is here to charm your socks off As in the case of host Steve Harvey, who couldn't … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Two-headed porpoise caught in fishing net is first ever found

Wednesday 14 June 9:00:00 UTC 2017

Fishers caught more than they bargained for when they pulled out the first known two-headed porpoise, one of only 10 recorded cases of cetacean conjoined twins [Link]

Mashable » Macadamia the koala joey is here to charm your socks off

Wednesday 14 June 7:37:32 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Macadamia is as cute as a button, or a tiny nut, perhaps more accurately. The koala joey is the first of 12 babies at Australia Zoo this year, weighing only half a gram and being the size of a jelly bean when he was born. SEE ALSO: These people are way too happy to be this close to a great … [Link]

Slashdot » Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade Planned To Secure 'Failsafe' Arctic Seed Vault

Wednesday 14 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The Global Seed Vault, built in the Arctic as an impregnable deep freeze for the world's most precious food seeds, is to undergo a multi-million dollar upgrade after water from melting permafrost flooded its access tunnel. No seeds were damaged but the incident undermined the original belief that the vault would … [Link]

Mashable » This man carves fruit and vegetables into spectacular works of art

Wednesday 14 June 6:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThey say you can't have your cake and eat it, but it's more than possible to have your avocado and carve it. Half of it, anyway.  Food sculptor and artist Daniele Barresi has proved it. Avocado 🥑 Art Carving Designer Daniele Barresi . Follow @danielebarresi_artist . . #artist #details #amazing #avocado #avocadoart #carving #australia #danielebarresi #food #flowers #art #foodart A post … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2429: Cars, now and soon!

Wednesday 14 June 4:46:52 UTC 2017

JoT thumbWho’s the pet now? [Link]

Slashdot » Google Searches Show That America Is Full of Racist and Selfish People

Wednesday 14 June 3:30:00 UTC 2017

gollum123 shares a report by Sean Illing via Vox: "Google is a digital truth serum," Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of Everybody Lies , told me in a recent interview. "People tell Google things that they don't tell to possibly anybody else, things they might not tell to family members, friends, anonymous surveys, or doctors." Stephens-Davidowitz was working on a PhD in … [Link]

Mashable » These people are way too happy to be this close to a great white shark

Wednesday 14 June 3:15:33 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook For people so relatively close to danger, this boatload of people seems pretty giddy. Why, it's only what appears to be a great white shark — the largest predatory fish in the world — circling this boat near Port Macdonnell, South Australia on Saturday. The moment was partially captured on camera by Andrew Russell, who told The Advertiser that it … [Link]

Mashable » Sony's E3 show was intense, and everyone in the audience felt it

Wednesday 14 June 2:37:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookConferences at E3 can be pretty out-there experiences. Sometimes there are bad hosts, weird drum interludes, or just plain old awkward moments. But there hasn’t been a conference as straight-up scary as the Sony one. After getting seated in a gorgeous and old theater in Los Angeles, the audience was first treated to a musical quintet complete with falling sand art … [Link]

Mashable » Nancy Pelosi trolled Trump with this offer to the Golden State Warriors

Wednesday 14 June 2:05:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi invited the Golden State Warriors to the U.S. Capitol the day after they beat Cleveland for the NBA championship.  That might seem random at first blush, but it was actually a way for Pelosi to indirectly engage in one of her favorite pastimes: trolling President Donald Trump.  The @Warriors' leadership is inspiring. I'd be honored to … [Link]

Slashdot » HBO, Netflix, Other Hollywood Companies Join Forces To Fight Piracy

Wednesday 14 June 2:05:00 UTC 2017

New submitter stikves writes: It looks like media and technology companies are forming a group to "fight piracy." The Verge reports: "A group of 30 entertainment companies, including power players like Netflix, HBO, and NBCUniversal, have joined forces today in an effort to fight online piracy. The new group is called the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), and the … [Link]

Mashable » The internet isn't convinced this truck tire isn't a crocodile

Wednesday 14 June 1:28:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis is definitely a picture of a crocodile right? You can see the head, the nose, the tail, even the scales. Well, don't let your eyes deceive you. The photo was taken in Surrey, British Columbia, and crocs definitely don't (usually) live in Canada. So if it's not a croc, then what is it? The Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police has … [Link]

Slashdot » Kim Dotcom Loses Latest Battle To Recover Seized Assets

Wednesday 14 June 1:25:00 UTC 2017

The Justice Department wants to keep Kim Dotcom's millions of dollars worth of seized assets, citing the Megaupload founder's fugitive status. The department filed a brief on Friday, which cited his fugitive status as well as a lack of evidence supporting claims that poor health was preventing him from entering the U.S. CNET reports: Dotcom has been in the news … [Link]

Mashable » Being a 'Hunger Games' fan gave tween first aid skills needed to save friend's life

Wednesday 14 June 1:20:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKatniss Everdeen would be proud. A tween helped save her friend's life by using some basic first aid knowledge she learned from reading The Hunger Games. Megan Gething, 12, was playing with her friends in a marsh in Gloucester, Massachusetts when tragedy struck. Her friend, Mackenzie George, fell in the mud and sliced her leg on a steel pump. "I didn’t … [Link]

Mashable » UPS worker caught taking selfies with 3 cute doggos

Wednesday 14 June 0:55:48 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » 11 States Sue Trump Administration's Energy Department After Weeks of No Movement On Efficiency Standards

Wednesday 14 June 0:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from ABC News: New York, California and nine other states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its failure to finalize energy-use limits for portable air conditioners and other products. The new standards would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save businesses and consumers billions of dollars, and conserve enough energy to power more than 19 million … [Link]

Mashable » Parents' reaction to daughter's tattoo is priceless

Wednesday 14 June 0:22:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSome people go to amazing lengths to show just how much they love their 'rents, but nothing can beat tatted skin to show the depth of your love. That's why 18-year-old Anicia Boler decided to get her parents' names tattooed on her shoulders. SEE ALSO: Mom and daughter recreate kindergarten photo on graduation day and it's just too adorable She captured … [Link]

Mashable » Apple finally joined the self-driving car race. Here's a look at the road ahead.

Wednesday 14 June 0:16:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTim Cook finally acknowledged one of the most poorly kept secrets in the tech industry: Apple is working to develop self-driving car technology.   Cook's comments clarified that Apple is working on something in the autonomous space — but that's it. He gave no more details about the project than what we could infer from the evidence that has been mounting … [Link]

Slashdot » Play Store Downloads Show Google Pixel Sales Limited To 1 Million Units

Wednesday 14 June 0:05:00 UTC 2017

While Google has yet to release official sales numbers for its flagship Google Pixel smartphone, a Play Store app may shed some light on roughly how many units are in circulation. The Pixel Launcher, which is installed by default on the Pixel and Pixel XL, just crossed into the "1,000,000-5,000,000" install tier, leading us to assume that Google has finally … [Link]

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