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 » Tim Cook showed up to Trump's big tech meeting — but not Mark Zuckerberg

Monday 19 June 23:28:28 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump wants to modernize government systems, and he is asking the CEOs of the world's largest tech companies for help. Many executives, like those at Apple, Amazon, and Google, are listening and offering their words of wisdom, while others, like Facebook, appear to be keeping their distance — at least publicly. SEE ALSO: Former Twitter chief likens Trump meeting … [Link]

Slashdot » Swiss Supercomputer Edges US Out of Top Spot

Monday 19 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

There have only been two times in the last 24 years where the U.S. has been edged out of the top spot of the world's most powerful supercomputers. Now is one of those times. "An upgrade to a Swiss supercomputer has bumped the U.S. Department of Energy's Cray XK7 to number four on the list rating these machines," reports the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » World’s largest annual wildlife drowning boosts river ecosystem

Monday 19 June 23:18:22 UTC 2017

Thousands of wildebeest drown as they cross the Mara river in Kenya on their yearly migration – creating a boon for the river’s ecosystem [Link]

Mashable » Someone is sending spyware after Mexican journalists and lawyers

Monday 19 June 23:15:56 UTC 2017

Mexican journalist and human rights lawyers have been getting some troubling texts.  Some come in the guise of bills to pay, according to a new report from Citizen Lab. Some are dressed as AMBER alerts. Then there are texts that threaten kidnapping, and those that flaunt details of the recipients' lives. SEE ALSO: Fox News execs accused of hacking host who … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 footage gives us a few tantalizing clues about the wars to come

Monday 19 June 22:44:24 UTC 2017

As July 16 creeps ever closer, HBO continues to tease us with maddeningly vague snippets of footage from Game of Thrones Season 7, while we continue to desperately dissect each new shot for clues. SEE ALSO: New 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 photos show Jon Snow ready for war The latest video comes courtesy of HBO Spain, after the network hosted … [Link]

Slashdot » Equipment Already In Space Can Be Adapted For Extremely Secure Data Encryption

Monday 19 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Orome1 quotes a report from Help Net Security: In a new study, researchers from the Max Planck Institute in Erlangen, demonstrate ground-based measurements of quantum states sent by a laser aboard a satellite 38,000 kilometers above Earth. This is the first time that quantum states have been measured so carefully from so far away. A satellite-based quantum-based encryption network would … [Link]

Mashable » These weird as hell sea creatures look like pickles and are bad news for fishers

Monday 19 June 22:19:57 UTC 2017

Because the ocean doesn't hold enough mysteries — like, say, the "peanut worm" that looks like a penis — there's a new, bizarre thing floating en masse in the Pacific Ocean. This one looks like a pickle.  SEE ALSO: The 'peanut worm' is amusing the internet, and no prizes for guessing why These ocean pickles (otherwise known as "pyrosomes") are usually … [Link]

Mashable » Teen slams hypocritical school dress code in the perfect senior quote

Monday 19 June 22:12:16 UTC 2017

High school senior Tori DiPaolo is now a hero on Twitter for using her senior quote to fight sexism. DiPaolo's school, West Milford High in New Jersey, bans girls from wearing shoulder baring tops on most days, but the robes required for senior photos happen to show a whole lot of … wait for it … shoulder. Tori: 1Dress code: 0 pic.twitter.com/1HHgjg84AE … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama's latest Instagram post gives new meaning to squad goals

Monday 19 June 22:09:50 UTC 2017

Shoutout to former First Lady Michelle Obama for continuing to inspire us to keep up with our #HealthGoals. On Monday, Obama shared on Instagram that she frequently hosted workout bootcamps with her friends while she was in the White House. Even though she's no longer living on Pennsylvania Avenue, she decided to continue the tradition. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama celebrated Father's … [Link]

Slashdot » Supreme Court Rules Sex Offenders Can't Be Barred From Social Media

Monday 19 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: In a unanimous decision today, the Supreme Court struck down a North Carolina law that prevents sex offenders from posting on social media where children might be present, saying it "impermissibly restricts lawful speech." In doing so, the Supreme Court asserted what we all know to be true: Posting is essential to … [Link]

Mashable » Kendall Jenner is too cool to wear a fanny pack on her fanny

Monday 19 June 21:57:55 UTC 2017

Cool girl Kendall Jenner doesn't play by society's rules. Just when you thought fashion couldn't get any more straightforward than the always-practical fanny pack, Jenner puts her own model-off-duty flare on the trend and shakes things up by wearing it not on her fanny, but over her shoulder and under her armpit.  Kendall, sweetie, that's not how you wear it.Image: Broadimage/REX/ShutterstockSEE … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Music is cheaper than ever and that's bad news for Spotify

Monday 19 June 21:46:51 UTC 2017

Apple Music is quietly undercutting Spotify. The streaming service now offers subscribers the option to pay an annual fee of $99 rather than the $9.99 per month they'd otherwise owe, TechCrunch first reported. That's the equivalent of an $8.25 monthly fee, or $21 in yearly savings. SEE ALSO: Apple's newest ad makes a haunting plea to take climate change seriously The … [Link]

Mashable » This camping poncho has you covered

Monday 19 June 21:38:10 UTC 2017

The 'Puffy Poncho' is a waterproof, packable poncho that can also be used as a blanket. Read more…More about Travel, Beverage, Jacket, Blanket, and Camping [Link]

Mashable » Cool dad Dave Grohl invited his daughter on stage to show off drum skills

Monday 19 June 21:35:48 UTC 2017

In what might be the greatest Father's Day present the child of a musician could give, Dave Grohl's young daughter Harper showed off her budding drum skills at a Foo Fighters performance in Iceland.  As Harper set herself up on stage, Grohl shared the story behind her surprise performance with the audience: Then Harper led the band in a cover … [Link]

Mashable » Trump praised himself for the Panama Canal and the internet cringed

Monday 19 June 21:31:49 UTC 2017

President Trump loves taking credit for things—even if they happened before he was born.   During an exchange with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela on Monday afternoon, Trump patted himself on the back for the fabulous job the United States did building the Panama Canal … in 1914.  SEE ALSO: GOP staffer compares Trumpcare to Star Wars and we can't even … [Link]

Mashable » Rick Perry denies the reality that CO2 is the main climate change driver, and here we go again

Monday 19 June 21:30:14 UTC 2017

One of the U.S. Energy Department's key roles is to develop ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions — the leading driver of human-caused climate change. Yet the agency's top official doesn't think carbon is all that big of a problem. Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Monday repeated his long-held position that carbon emissions are not primarily responsible for global warming. Rather, … [Link]

Mashable » Live your best life with the help of these 9 robots

Monday 19 June 21:23:23 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Humanity is so last season. It’s time to make way for the bots. Got a lawn that needs mowing? Need a new form of transportation? There are robots for that. Robots are taking over and we love it. There is a high-tech AI out … [Link]

Mashable » Woman replaces her family photos with photos of her dog and it's genius

Monday 19 June 21:22:52 UTC 2017

Marissa Hooper has discovered that Chihuahuas are not just faithful companions, but also great accomplices in pulling pranks. No one ever suspects the tiny dog with big eyes.  Hooper proved this fact in an attempt to trick her mom by replacing family photos with versions starring her extremely photogenic dog, Dixie. I've been recreating family pictures with my dog and slowly … [Link]

Slashdot » Fidget Spinners Are Over

Monday 19 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Walt Hickey, writing for Five Thirty Eight: The toy craze that has swept the nation — cheaply manufactured fidget spinners of dubious metallic constitution — is probably on the way out, with the high-water mark of fidget obsession appearing to be about a month behind us and the interest in the glorified ball bearings plateauing or declining. […] Even if … [Link]

Mashable » Oh good, there's now a swimsuit with Donald Trump's face on it

Monday 19 June 21:19:24 UTC 2017

If you'd hoped the beach might serve as a refuge from the 24-hour news cycle, then you've severely underestimated the ability of brands to capitalize on the current political climate. Beloved Shirts — the clothing company known for its outrageous prints — wants to ruin your pool party with its "Shocked Trump" one-piece swimsuit, featuring none other than the artificially tanned … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to make your relationship with your mentor mutually beneficial

Monday 19 June 21:19:18 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ people only view mentorship as a one-way street, but it can be so much more valuable if you play your cards right. ","image":"http~ ways to make your relationship with your mentor mutually beneficial","sources&quot~ More about Business, Mashable Video, Mentorship, Business, and Startups [Link]

Mashable » 'South Park' TV creators can beam their work directly into 'The Fractured But Whole'

Monday 19 June 20:51:31 UTC 2017

South Park: The Fractured But Whole has a deeper connection to the Comedy Central TV series than you probably realize. The long-awaited Stick of Truth sequel has seen its share of delays — it was originally meant to arrive in late 2016. The work would be moving a lot more slowly now, however, if not for a major change to the … [Link]

Mashable » Rich guy Leo DiCaprio surrenders priceless art in wake of embezzlement scandal

Monday 19 June 20:50:12 UTC 2017

Leonardo DiCaprio may have received some very expensive paintings in a super shady way. According to artnet, DiCaprio, a known art collector, is reportedly in the process of surrendering a $3.2 million Pablo Picasso painting and a $9 million Jean-Michel Basquiat collage to U.S. authorities in the wake of a huge embezzlement scandal. Red Granite — the company that produced DiCaprio's … [Link]

Slashdot » Dropbox Is Rolling Out a Private Network to Speed Up File Access

Monday 19 June 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Dropbox, the file storage company that last year moved 90 percent of its data out of Amazon Web Services cloud and into its own data centers, is at it again. From a report on Fortune: The San Francisco company is building its own international private network to make sure users abroad can access their files — most of which reside … [Link]

Mashable » Ikea and Apple will use AR to make choosing a BJÖRKSNÄS even easier

Monday 19 June 20:39:58 UTC 2017

Apple’s new ARKit will help to bring an onslaught of new AR games and apps to your iPhone, and at least one of them might wind up saving you some headaches on your trips to IKEA. The Swedish home goods behemoth was mentioned as a potential AR partner at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) earlier this month, and Tim Cook himself … [Link]

Mashable » The most awesome indies of E3 2017

Monday 19 June 20:33:18 UTC 2017

E3 showcased a ton of big video games made by big studios with budgets in the millions — like Super Mario Odyssey and Assassin's Creed Origins — but those weren't the only titles worthy of our attention. There were a handful of breathtaking indie games that deserve the spotlight, too. SEE ALSO: The Best Reveals of E3 2017 This E3's stock … [Link]

Mashable » Television Critics Association Award acting nominees are all women and people of color — for the first time

Monday 19 June 20:32:41 UTC 2017

We all know that Hollywood sucks when it comes to the inclusion of women and minorities on screen and behind the scenes — UCLA’s 2017 Hollywood Diversity Report confirmed that "racial minorities and women remain severely underrepresented in film and television hiring." (What else is new?) That's why today's Television Critics Association Awards nominations are a landmark of sorts — there … [Link]

Mashable » Mike Pence's new puppy and kitten have no idea what they just got into

Monday 19 June 20:28:56 UTC 2017

Vice President Mike Pence keeps filling Trump's pet-less White House with his own collection of animals.  SEE ALSO: Presidential pets, ranked Over Father's Day weekend, Pence was back in Indiana where he was surprised with a new puppy, Harley. And… for Father's Day, we surprised @VP with an Indiana puppy! Introducing: Harley! pic.twitter.com/ZlvNasOw9b — Karen Pence (@SecondLady) June 18, 2017 Harley … [Link]

Mashable » Costa Rica's president swallowed a wasp during an interview which was totally cool, no big deal whatsoever

Monday 19 June 20:10:14 UTC 2017

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera was giving a live television interview when something unexpected happened. You know, the kind of thing no one prepares for when they're going over talking points and political messaging and where to get dinner after said interview.  He swallowed a bug.  It wasn't just any bug. It was a wasp. Yes, a wasp — … [Link]

Mashable » These are the game developers that won big at E3 2017

Monday 19 June 20:09:54 UTC 2017

E3 2017 is over, so it's time to ask ourselves, "Who won E3?" The Mashable Gaming team sits down to discuss which publishers delivered the goods at this year's convention, and what titles they are excited about. Read more…More about Gaming, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and Xbox [Link]

Mashable » Admire the beauty that is Instagram's art gallery at Cannes

Monday 19 June 20:03:46 UTC 2017

All your favorite — and least favorite — tech giants are in Cannes this week, trying to impress the world's wealthiest advertisers with good conversation, great wine, and outlandish displays at Cannes Lions, an international festival of creativity for the creative communications industry. Instagram, the Facebook-owned app known for supporting photographers and models, is at Cannes this year and to celebrate, … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Finds Evidence Of 10 New Earth-sized Planets

Monday 19 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

NASA said Monday it has found new evidence of 219 planets outside our Solar System. Ten of those exoplanets appear to be similar to the size of the Earth and orbit their stars in the habitable zone. From a report: The new planets' existence must still be double-checked. But Kepler's latest haul — which includes a planet that is only … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Latest Google Play Services SDK Includes LocationServices APIs

Monday 19 June 19:44:49 UTC 2017

Google's 11.0.0 release of its Google Play services SDK reduces tedious, error-prone tasks through new location APIs. The new LocationServices APIs enable developers to retrieve device location, create geofences, trigger users to enable location services, and more. The LocationServices APIs streamline, and automate these processes which makes their use more beneficial, and less error-prone than continuing to do so through … [Link]

Mashable » Sneaky cat pretends to be human to avoid being seen by dog

Monday 19 June 19:41:58 UTC 2017

The best thing to do when in close contact with someone you don't want to talk to is to blend in with your surroundings. Laugh along with a group of strangers, hide behind a fake plant, do literally anything to make yourself invisible.  In this video uploaded to Youtube by user Binshattan145, one cat wants absolutely nothing to do with … [Link]

Mashable » Lorde compares friendship with Taylor Swift to an 'autoimmune disease' and NOPE

Monday 19 June 19:41:06 UTC 2017

ICYMI: Lorde is queen of the girl squad now. This prestigious title means the 20-year-old can finally share her true feelings about gal pal Taylor Swift — who has not yet released a life changing album in 2017, and is therefore not our current obsession. However, with her newly earned honor, the Melodrama singer recently sparked a fair share of confusion … [Link]

Mashable » Jay Z changed his name, but don't worry this isn't a Snoop Lion situation

Monday 19 June 19:36:13 UTC 2017

Apparently fatherhood will change you. That, and the announcement of a new album.  In preparation of his upcoming visual project 4:44, Shawn Carter aka Hov aka Beyoncé's husband aka JAY-Z has officially made a name change. SEE ALSO: Jay Z calls out bail bond industry in Father's Day column That's right, the hyphen is back.  It's officially been re-added to his … [Link]

Popular Science » DNA from Egyptian mummies and Viking graves reveals how cats conquered the world

Monday 19 June 19:31:24 UTC 2017

Animals Their trek from pest exterminator to pet. Felines took over the globe in two waves. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » 'Star Trek: Discovery' Gets September Premiere Date On CBS & CBS All Access, Season 1 Split In Two

Monday 19 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Nellie Andreeva, writing for Deadline: Star Trek: Discovery will debut Sunday, September 24, with a special broadcast premiere on the CBS TV network airing 8:30-9:30 PM. The first as well as the second episode of the sci-fi series will be available on-demand on CBS All Access immediately following the broadcast premiere, with subsequent new episodes released on All Access each … [Link]

Mashable » Learn Swift 3 now, because that winning iOS 11 app won’t build itself

Monday 19 June 19:02:40 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Thanks to Apple’s 2017 WWDC, developers now have a host of new toys to play with and new trends to anticipate. With all of Silicon Valley watching, Apple debuted iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, and watchOS4, offering a glance at the new features and … [Link]

Mashable » The struggle is real for Jon Hamm because he's hot

Monday 19 June 18:57:11 UTC 2017

All of us average-looking people can only speculate what it's like to be a super good-looking person. We're guessing it includes being let into secret VIP rooms, or eating fancy gold chocolate, or not having to pay extra for guac. But being very good-looking comes with its problems, too. Just ask actor and professional hot person Jon Hamm. In an interview … [Link]

Mashable » Jared Kushner finally speaks and we cannot unhear it

Monday 19 June 18:54:38 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Kushner finally speaks and we cannot unhear it","sources":[{&quo~ More about Newsy, World, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Disney characters communicate in sign language with a child proving magic at Disneyland is real

Monday 19 June 18:53:41 UTC 2017

Mickey, Minnie and Pluto partnered with the California-based charity Olive Crest to create the moment. This is gold.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Disney, Mashable Video, Newsy, and Pluto [Link]

Mashable » NASA's newest treasure trove of alien planets will help us find our place in the galaxy

Monday 19 June 18:44:04 UTC 2017

Are we alone? Maybe. It's one of the most basic, and maddening, questions ever posed by scientists, but we're now one step closer to answering it.  A new set of data released by NASA's Kepler mission catalogs 219 newfound alien planet candidates. According to NASA, 10 of the new worlds appear to be rocky in the habitable zones of their stars, … [Link]

Slashdot » 'The Unwillingness To Foresee The Future'

Monday 19 June 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a few excerpts from Ben Thompson's analysis: Back in 2006, when the iPhone was a mere rumor, Palm CEO Ed Colligan was asked if he was worried: "We've learned and struggled for a few years here figuring out how to make a decent phone," he said. "PC guys are not going to just figure this out. … [Link]

Mashable » Family's matching t-shirts are a Father's Day inspiration

Monday 19 June 18:34:58 UTC 2017

Celebrating Father's Day with a card and a tie is great, but let's all agree that dads deserve so much better than that.  Next year, take your Father's Day game to the next level with a heavy dose of inspiration from a very clever family. SEE ALSO: LeBron's Father's Day message is all about loving and dunking on his son Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » 'Life is Strange' prequel explores teen relationships, sexuality, and loss

Monday 19 June 18:32:33 UTC 2017

Do you, in the shoes of 16-year-old outcast high schooler Chloe Price, see local A-lister Rachel Amber as "just a friend" or is it "something more"? In a prequel titled Life is Strange: Before the Storm, players get to see and interact with the world through Chloe's eyes. In one scene featured during an E3 preview, Rachel challenges their budding friendship: … [Link]

Popular Science » Conquer the app store with this Swift 3 learning bundle for $35

Monday 19 June 18:30:36 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Get 64 hours of training and learn to build apps for iOS, macOS and Apple Watch. Conquer the app store with this Swift 3 learning bundle for $35. Get 64 hours of training and learn to build apps for iOS, macOS and Apple Watch. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Anxiety drug may prevent common virus that causes birth defects

Monday 19 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Cytomegalovirus is a common cause of seizures, deafness and Zika-like symptoms in infants. An anxiety drug available in France protects mice from the virus [Link]

Mashable » Cats have been getting humans to do their bidding for 9,000 years

Monday 19 June 18:24:33 UTC 2017

If your cat acts like it rules your apartment, and your soul, there's a good reason for that: Your feline descends from a long, enduring line of four-legged overlords. A DNA analysis of more than 200 cats reveals how, over the last 9,000 years, the ancestors of today's domestic cat emerged from the Near East and Egypt to conquer the rest … [Link]

Mashable » GOP staffer compares Trumpcare to Star Wars and we can't even

Monday 19 June 18:11:17 UTC 2017

As Republican Senators craft their version of the AHCA bill — better known as Trumpcare — in secrecy, the waiting can be frustrating. The Democrats don't know what's in it. The White House doesn't know what's in it. Even the House GOP, which passed its own version of the AHCA earlier this year, doesn't know what's in it.  And that has … [Link]

Mashable » 5 picks for upgrading your car without buying a new one

Monday 19 June 18:11:14 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.  1. Some futuristic flair for your dash  Image: hudway glassThe ubiquitous, transparent glass heads-up displays used in numerous sci-fi movies have yet to catch on in the real world, but perhaps that’s about to change thanks to HUDWAY Glass. This dashboard-mountable platform reflects the … [Link]

Slashdot » Offensive Trademarks Must Be Allowed, Rules Supreme Court

Monday 19 June 18:01:00 UTC 2017

In a ruling that could have broad impact on how the First Amendment is applied in other trademark cases in future, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out a federal prohibition on disparaging trademarks as a constitutional violation in a ruling involving a band called The Slants. From a report: The opinion in Matal v. Tam means that Simon … [Link]

Popular Science » The Australian Eastern Abyss is a treasure trove of strange, often penis-shaped animals

Monday 19 June 17:59:45 UTC 2017

Animals There's so much goo. The abyss is back, and this time it spat up a penis (worm). [Link]

Mashable » 100 people confess the weirdest places they've had sex and there are some gems

Monday 19 June 17:59:23 UTC 2017

Think you've had sex in some weird places? In WatchCut's latest video, 100 people spill the tea on the weirdest places they've gotten it on. Answers ranged from "front row of a movie theater," to "an antique shop," to just simply "Uh, I'm a virgin." What can we conclude from such a questionnaire? For most people, any sex that's not … [Link]

Mashable » How the internet helped two friends to confess their love for each other

Monday 19 June 17:55:40 UTC 2017

Falling in love can be scary, but having a little reassurance that your crush feels the same is the biggest relief.  That's exactly what happened for one couple-to-be on Sunday. Twitter user @KINGsham shared a heartwarming screenshot of two texts she'd received around the same time. The messages came from her friends Ari and Jay, and it turned out they were … [Link]

Mashable » Autopsy shows Carrie Fisher battled drug addiction until her death

Monday 19 June 17:54:35 UTC 2017

Carrie Fisher continued to struggle with drug use in the days before her death, one of many details to emerge from an autopsy report released Monday that was full of new information but still frustratingly short on conclusions. The official cause of Fisher's death on Dec. 27 was ruled "cardiac arrest … accompanied by vomiting and with a history of sleep … [Link]

Mashable » German police will give you €25 if you give your face to the government

Monday 19 June 17:45:47 UTC 2017

Federal police in Germany want you to hand over your face, but you'll get to do a little shopping in return.  German police want 275 volunteers to participate in a facial recognition beta test. In exchange volunteers will receive €25 Amazon gift cards SEE ALSO: Facial recognition technology is taking over airports: Your face is your new boarding pass For the … [Link]

Mashable » Tina Lawson—Beyoncé's mom—is confusing us all on Instagram

Monday 19 June 17:45:19 UTC 2017

Apparently, the Knowles-Carter twins have arrived. Or did they? We're really confused. Neither Beyoncé or Jay-Z have announced the birth, but Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé's father, sent a tweet on Father's Day that confirmed the twins have indeed entered the world. But the beloved matriarch of the family, Tina Lawson, has been mysteriously mum about her newest grandkids.  Her latest Instagram post … [Link]

Mashable » Stay trendy with these millennial pink products

Monday 19 June 17:38:41 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It seems like everywhere you look these days is the color pink. But not just any shade of pink: Millennial Pink.  SEE ALSO: 9 pool floats you need right now This soft rose hue is having a moment and retailers are paying attention. From … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Quietly Discontinues Galileo, Joule, and Edison Development Boards

Monday 19 June 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Intel is discontinuing its Galileo, Joule, and Edison lineups of development boards. The chip-maker quietly made the announcement last week. From company's announcement: Intel Corporation will discontinue manufacturing and selling all skus of the Intel Galileo development board. Shipment of all Intel Galileo product skus ordered before the last order date will continue to be available from Intel until December … [Link]

Mashable » This 3D printing pen is on sale today

Monday 19 June 17:17:35 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Listen up all techies, artists, and techie artists: The MP Select 3D Printing Pen is on sale today for $24.99, a $10-drop from its original price of $34.99. Create or touch up any 3D model with the pen, which releases a flexible filament (aka … [Link]

Mashable » I can't be basic on Instagram anymore and it's all because of Stories

Monday 19 June 17:15:07 UTC 2017

Our Instagram Stories are awash with snapshots of our everyday lives. But, now that there's a hidden trove reserved for our most private — and dare-I-say basic — snaps. Instagram's already-very-high bar for posts has crept to a scary new height.  SEE ALSO: Stop putting 'Stories' in every friggin' app Recently, somewhere between posting photos of chilled glasses of rosé and … [Link]

Mashable » The spam comment guy became a real person

Monday 19 June 17:15:00 UTC 2017

We’ve all seen that random spam comment on all the websites we visit. He’s an actual guy – and he’s exactly what you think he is. 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 Spam, Internet Comment Theater, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Tinder and Delta want to help you pretend to be a world traveler on your dating profile

Monday 19 June 17:13:43 UTC 2017

If you are too busy or strapped for cash to actually go abroad, but you still want to look like a seasoned traveler, Delta and Tinder have a fix for you.  Apparently if your profile photo makes you look like a world traveler, you're more likely to get that coveted swipe right on Tinder. But plane tickets are expensive. So Delta … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande shares heartfelt message to fans for their support in wake of Manchester attack

Monday 19 June 17:01:05 UTC 2017

The European leg of Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman tour has come to an end, and the singer is concluding by expressing her deepest gratitude to her fans. Grande shared a heartfelt message on Instagram on Sunday thanking fans for their support after a deadly attack at Grande's Manchester concert in May left 22 dead and dozens wounded. SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande … [Link]

Mashable » Say goodbye to itchy bug bites with this electric pen

Monday 19 June 16:49:44 UTC 2017

Bite Helper is an electric pen that promises to relieve itchy bug bites by delivering heat and vibration to increase circulation to the affected area. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Summer, Electric, Hot, and Mosquito [Link]

Mashable » Here's why you shouldn't freak out about that study suggesting french fries increase risk of death

Monday 19 June 16:47:26 UTC 2017

Alright, french fry lovers, you might have heard that apparently, the amount of times per week you eat fried potatoes could increase your risk of death.  According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who eat fried potatoes two or more times a week “were at an increased risk of mortality.” But the results of this … [Link]

Mashable » Weird Apple Inventions We Want to See

Monday 19 June 16:46:58 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Snapchat is adding more big-name TV channels, including HBO

Monday 19 June 16:42:40 UTC 2017

Snapchat has many more shows, created by some of the top TV channels, coming over the next two years. SEE ALSO: TV networks: Television is still the best, but here's our exclusive Snapchat Shows Time Warner — which owns HBO, Turner's cable channels, and Warner Bros. — signed a two-year deal, worth $100 million, with the disappearing messaging app, the companies … [Link]

Slashdot » Using Texts as Lures, Government Spyware Targets Mexican Journalists and Their Families

Monday 19 June 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Mexico's most prominent human rights lawyers, journalists and anti-corruption activists have been targeted by advanced spyware sold to the Mexican government on the condition that it be used only to investigate criminals and terrorists, reports the New York Times. From the report: The targets include lawyers looking into the mass disappearance of 43 students (alternative source), a highly respected academic … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Footballers move around pitch like chaotic particles in a fluid

Monday 19 June 16:29:04 UTC 2017

Over long periods of time, footballers playing a match change direction by the same amount as particles in churning fluid [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft, Accenture Team Up On Blockchain-based Digital ID Network

Monday 19 June 16:12:13 UTC 2017

Accenture and Microsoft are teaming up to build a digital ID network using blockchain technology, as part of a United Nations-supported project to provide legal identification to 1.1 billion people worldwide with no official documents. From a report: The companies unveiled a prototype of the network on Monday at the UN headquarters in New York during the second summit of … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper adds ASL interpreters for an inclusive concert experience

Monday 19 June 16:11:29 UTC 2017

Chance the Rapper has donated millions to Chicago Public Schools, partnered with non-profits to empower those experiencing homelessness—and now, the Chicago native is focusing on his deaf and hard of hearing fans.  Thanks to the addition of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, his shows are now exponentially more inclusive. In a video posted to Facebook, Chance announced the addition to all … [Link]

Popular Science » Three-quarters of the planet could face deadly heatwaves by 2100

Monday 19 June 16:00:33 UTC 2017

Environment And a third of us already do. The thermostat is rising, and more and more lives are at risk because of it. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Dubai's self-flying taxis are primed for takeoff later this year

Monday 19 June 15:59:18 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ one way to get around.","image":&qu~ taxis; Dubai wants to fly you around in passenger drones","sources":[{~ emirate,helicopter,standalone-featu~ video,real-time-video,passenger drones,roads and transport authority","sec0":nu~ emirate,helicopter,standalone-featu~ video,real-time-video,passenger drones,roads and transport authority","videoSeriesNa~ More about Dubai, Autonomous Vehicles, Ride Hailing, Flying Cars, and Autonomous Drones [Link]

Mashable » CBS' 'Candy Crush' TV show is upgrading your obsession to a bigger screen

Monday 19 June 15:59:00 UTC 2017

Candy Crush is getting an upgrade.  CBS has adapted the addictive mobile game into a new live-action competition series — and it's a little more challenging than swiping on your phone screen. Teams of two must scale enormous, interactive game boards to match candies, win points and defeat obstacles, all in the hope of taking home a $100,000 prize.  Mario Lopez … [Link]

Mashable » The world's longest pizza is over a mile long

Monday 19 June 15:56:29 UTC 2017

It took over 100 Italian chefs to create the world's largest pizza. It's over a mile long and it took 11 hours to achieve. They used thousands of pounds of ingredients and five wood fire ovens for the mile-long pizza perfection.  Read more…More about Food, Cooking, Italy, Italian, and Pizza [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Trek: Discovery' finally has a premiere date and we're counting the days

Monday 19 June 15:54:00 UTC 2017

The wait for Star Trek: Discovery is almost over. After two premiere date delays and a showrunner switch, the hotly-anticipated revival is finally launching on September 24 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS, and it can't come soon enough.  After the show's broadcast debut, the second episode of Discovery will be available immediately on CBS All Access, the network's digital subscription live … [Link]

Popular Science » How to choose the right smartwatch for you

Monday 19 June 15:51:41 UTC 2017

DIY Your wrist deserves the best. You've now got more smartwatches to pick from than ever. Here's how to make sure you make the right choice. [Link]

Mashable » Hanson calls Justin Bieber's music 'chlamydia of the ear,' seem unclear on how chlamydia works

Monday 19 June 15:51:25 UTC 2017

Here’s a rude thing: Hanson — of "MMMBop" fame — ineloquently compared Justin Bieber's music to a sexually transmitted disease during an appearance on an Australian radio program.   On Monday, the band visited Adelaide's hit107 studio to chat about their Australian tour and play a round of "Whose Song Is It Anyway," in which guests listen to a music clip … [Link]

Slashdot » 198 Million Americans Hit By 'Largest Ever' Voter Records Leak

Monday 19 June 15:51:00 UTC 2017

Political data gathered on more than 198 million US citizens was exposed this month after a marketing firm contracted by the Republican National Committee stored internal documents on a publicly accessible Amazon server, reports say. From a ZDNet article: It's believed to be the largest ever known exposure of voter information to date. The various databases containing 198 million records … [Link]

Mashable » Nearly 200 million voters exposed in GOP data leak, proving all political parties are susceptible to being hacked

Monday 19 June 15:42:31 UTC 2017

Registered U.S. voters dating back more than a decade have been exposed in what's believed to be the largest leak of voter information in history. SEE ALSO: Russian hackers hit voting systems in 39 U.S. states A data analytics contractor hired by the Republican National Committee (RNC) left databases containing information about 198 million potential voters open to the public for … [Link]

Mashable » Movie trailers have an effective new strategy you might not have noticed

Monday 19 June 15:35:58 UTC 2017

Even the trailers have trailers now. As movie marketing gets finely chopped into ever smaller bites — check out this motion-graphic teaser for the release date of the character posters! — studios have found a new way to seize your attention during the critical first few seconds of their biggest, most important reveals: online trailers. SEE ALSO: 'Wonder Woman' trailer wins … [Link]

Mashable » It's easy to start a fight with these guys in a botanical garden

Monday 19 June 15:15:00 UTC 2017

These guards at this botanical garden really don't like it when you start a fight or step on the chrysanthemums.  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 Botanical Garden, Internet Comment Theater, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Surface Laptop lets you restore back to Windows 10 S if you suddenly decide you hate apps

Monday 19 June 15:13:25 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ on with Microsoft's gorgeous and powerful Surface Laptop","sources":[{~ More about Microsoft, Windows, Surface, Windows 10, and Laptops [Link]

Mashable » This (apparently pointless) kangaroo fight is the most bizarre thing you'll see all day

Monday 19 June 15:11:27 UTC 2017

Kangaroos have been getting a lot of spotlight recently, whether it be for being insanely ripped, or getting decked by a human man.  And with good cause! Kangaroos rule. They hop around on two legs, they carry their babies in a pouch, and, apparently, they love to whale on each other for no good reason at all, as evidenced by … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix explores dating as an autistic teen with 'Atypical'

Monday 19 June 15:10:39 UTC 2017

It's tough to fit in as a teen, but that's the goal of Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist) on Atypical, an upcoming comedy about an autistic teen and his family. In the teaser, Sam reveals that his goals for adolescence overlap significantly with a lot of other teens. He's decided to date, and though it concerns his mother (Jennifer Jason Leigh), … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Plans Cuts to Shed Whole Foods' Pricey Image

Monday 19 June 15:10:00 UTC 2017

When Amazon completes its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will try to keep the grocer's reputation for premium fresh foods while cutting prices to shed its "Whole Paycheck" image. From a report: Amazon expects to reduce headcount and change inventory to lower prices and make Whole Foods competitive with Wal-Mart Stores and other big-box retailers, … [Link]

Mashable » Never believe any breaking report on Twitter naming this comedian as the attacker

Monday 19 June 15:08:01 UTC 2017

Following the terrorist attack near a mosque in north London, fake reports started circulating on Twitter that British authorities identified the attacker as an American man named Sam Hyde: #FinsburyPark London police release the identity and driver's license of the murderous terrorist. An American expatriate named Sam Hyde..pic.twitter.com/vbIPvmz4ud — Pazuzu (@rpazuzu) June 19, 2017 However, no such claim has been made … [Link]

Mashable » 11 adorable twins to follow on Instagram if you can't get enough of Beyoncé's bey-bies

Monday 19 June 14:59:11 UTC 2017

Twins are sooooooo in right now.  When Beyoncé announced her pregnancy back in February, the internet basically exploded. Nothing else mattered. Beyoncé pregnant with one baby? Amazing. Beyoncé pregnant with two babies? Basically a modern fairytale.   Now that Queen B's twins have reportedly arrived, basically nothing else matters. But we all know she has been stingy in the past with … [Link]

Mashable » Sisters surprise their stepdad with the best Father's Day gift ever

Monday 19 June 14:34:10 UTC 2017

Father’s Day is a day to celebrate all kinds of father figures, no matter the biological relationship.  That's why Twitter user Caitlyn and her sister decided to celebrate the big day by surprising their stepdad, and making his fatherhood to them officially legal. She posted this video of them gifting their dad adoption papers and, well, get your tissues ready.  My … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama celebrated Father's Day with this precious throwback photo

Monday 19 June 14:32:08 UTC 2017

We might not get to see members of the Obama family every single day anymore, but that just makes every Twitter or Instagram post these days that much more special.  For Father's Day, Michelle Obama shared a touching photograph of Barack Obama, Malia, and Sasha with a message to her husband. SEE ALSO: Jay Z calls out bail bond industry in … [Link]

Slashdot » As AI Explodes, Investors Pour Big Bucks Into Startups

Monday 19 June 14:30:00 UTC 2017

Investment in AI startups is on a tear as venture capitalists and corporate investors scramble to stake out a leadership position in what could be the driving trend in technology for decades to come. From a report: The financial interest in AI, machine learning and related technologies is hardly new. CB Insights has tracked some $18.4 billion invested in 2,541 … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton was spotted at a Broadway musical and everyone freaked out

Monday 19 June 14:29:44 UTC 2017

Hillary Clinton has been popping up in unexpected places following the 2016 presidential election, and last Thursday was no exception. The former secretary of state and presidential candidate was joined by husband Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton in the audience of Come From Away, a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the 38 planes forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland following … [Link]

Mashable » Venezuela accuses Twitter of censoring after government accounts are suspended

Monday 19 June 14:25:21 UTC 2017

Venezuela is not happy with Twitter, and Twitter is staying silent. President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro accused Twitter of censoring by suspending 180 government-related Twitter accounts, including TV and radio stations, Reuters reported.  SEE ALSO: Twitter's 2-factor authentication has a serious problem President Maduro suggested the suspensions were directed at Twitter users who supported late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, who was … [Link]

Mashable » For the 892734th time, 'Stranger Things' will not resurrect Barb

Monday 19 June 14:10:39 UTC 2017

We here at The Internet have suffered a lot of collective heartbreak, often at the hands of television or streaming, and none stings quiet so virulently as the senseless death of Barbara Holland on Stranger Things.  Sadly, Barb is still not coming back. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' cast tease new Season 2 characters Stranger Things executive producer Shawn Levy told The … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pitch Perfect 3' teaser trailer is here to soothe your a capella-loving soul

Monday 19 June 14:06:58 UTC 2017

The Bellas are back, baby! 🎶 Pitch Perfect 3 doesn't hit theaters until Dec. 22, but a behind-the-scenes look at the film has dropped to give you an aca-mazing a capella fix. In the clip, the film's director, Trish Sie, reveals that our favorite group of gals — including Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and Brittany Snow — are hitting the … [Link]

Mashable » 9 of the most hilariously British reactions to the heat wave

Monday 19 June 13:56:42 UTC 2017

In Britain, complaining about the weather is almost as popular a past-time as drinking tea. SEE ALSO: 8 charts that sum up the misery of the British summer This week, it's ridiculously hot. The sun's out, temperatures are up in the early thirties (Celsius), and us Brits are doing what we do best in times like this: moan. 1. I mean … [Link]

Mashable » This store on wheels will let you shop on demand from the comfort of your curb

Monday 19 June 13:41:14 UTC 2017

Think of the ice cream truck – now add AI and machine learning to create an autonomous, staffless mobile supermarket. That could be the future of retail, according to the creators of 'Moby Mart.' Read more…More about Retail, Artificial Intelligence, Gps, Autonomous Cars, and Research [Link]

Slashdot » Is Coinbase Closing Accounts For Paying Ransoms With Bitcoins?

Monday 19 June 13:39:00 UTC 2017

Even as some comparnies are stockpiling bitcoins so they can quickly pay ransom demands, security firms that try paying those ransoms may face losing their accounts on Coinbase. Slashdot reader Mosquito Bites quotes a report from CoinDesk: Less than a year ago, Vinny Troia, CEO and principal security consultant of Night Lion Security and a certified white hat hacker, was … [Link]

Popular Science » Tech news catch-up: Amazon ate Whole Foods, Verizon ate Yahoo, and lots of new video games!

Monday 19 June 13:10:00 UTC 2017

Technology The stories you may have missed. E3 and Amazon led the charge in last week's tech news. [Link]

Mashable » Raids are coming to 'Pokémon Go'

Monday 19 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

For its first birthday — can you believe it’s almost been a year? — Pokémon Go is getting a massive update. With it comes a revamped Gym system and…raids!  SEE ALSO: A major new 'Pokémon Go' update is on the way Under the shade of some trees just outside the Los Angeles Convention Center last week, I got a tour of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Buckyballs mysteriously show up in cold space and warp starlight

Monday 19 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

These molecular carbon cages could be used as tracers to understand how prebiotic molecules form in space [Link]

Mashable » Mark Wahlberg gives impressively blunt advice to Tom Holland about being famous

Monday 19 June 11:55:23 UTC 2017

Mark Wahlberg has been a Hollywood name for over two decades now, so it only seems right that he's the one to give advice to a younger actor just entering the business. Or maybe not. SEE ALSO: 5 things to know about your new Spider-Man: Tom Holland "I'm the last person you should ask for advice," Wahlberg says to new … [Link]

Slashdot » E-Commerce's Biggest Obstacle May Be Slow Postal Services

Monday 19 June 11:34:00 UTC 2017

Long-time Slashdot reader rudy_wayne writes: J.C. Penney CEO Marvin Ellison recently said that e-commerce companies' biggest challenge is that they are all expanding their businesses and pushing for faster delivery, but UPS, Fedex and especially the United States Postal Service aren't able to keep up, at least not at same cost that exists today, because they're not increasing their delivery … [Link]

Mashable » Kylo Ren's weird yet soothing ASMR video will give you all the dark side tingles

Monday 19 June 11:13:50 UTC 2017

If you are a massive Star Wars fan and find ASMR videos strangely soothing, this nine-minute video is definitely your thing.  What more than Kylo Ren's husky voice to send you into shivers and tingles?  "Kylo Ren will get the information he needs from you, even if he has to find every one of your ASMR triggers," the description from … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver goes on epic rant about Trump's promise to help coal miners

Monday 19 June 11:03:14 UTC 2017

Although there are many good ranters out there on the internet, no-one does ranting quite like John Oliver. This week his sights are firmly set on Donald Trump — and, more specifically, his promise to help coal miners. SEE ALSO: John Oliver breaks down Trump's 'Stupid Watergate,' one dumb detail at a time "If Trump really cares about miners he … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Science might emerge a winner from UK election chaos

Monday 19 June 11:00:00 UTC 2017

On the back of Conservative humiliation, a hard Brexit is unlikely to win Theresa May political allies. Now is the time to push for pro-science policies [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mastering Django: Core – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 19 June 10:56:53 UTC 2017

Get "Mastering Django: Core" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-06-20 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » For $28, you can hack into a stranger's internet-enabled webcam

Monday 19 June 10:39:20 UTC 2017

If you have an web-connected camera, you should change your password ASAP. For just 188 yuan ($28), you can buy software that would allow you to hack into connected cameras, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV warns.  SEE ALSO: Apple's new acquisition wants to watch you while you sleep (but not in a creepy way) Such software can easily scan for and access … [Link]

Mashable » LG launches super-powered version of its G6 flagship

Monday 19 June 10:38:06 UTC 2017

About three months after launching its G6 flagship, LG is updating the smartphone with a few new software features, and launching a new version with a stronger set of specs, the LG G6+.  The new device is not a radical departure from its predecessor; it shares the same form factor, including that elongated 18:9 screen, and the same processor. It does, … [Link]

Mashable » Commuters are sharing this powerful sign after London mosque attack

Monday 19 June 10:17:21 UTC 2017

London is waking up to yet another terrorist attack that struck the Muslim community in Finsbury Park when a van drove into a crowd of worshippers killing one man and injuring 10. But the diverse community in north London refuses to give in to terrorism, as this picture tweeted by a commuter shows:  My local tube worker Finsbury Park pic.twitter.com/oDRRHQr7J1 — … [Link]

Mashable » Woman makes her own makeup with food lying around, and the results are surprisingly good

Monday 19 June 10:16:18 UTC 2017

Who needs Sephora when you can just look for makeup in your kitchen?  Ms Yeah, a Chinese YouTuber best known for her unorthodox cooking videos, figured out how to creatively whip up some elaborate makeup as well. She uses everything from tomato sauce to Oreos to complete her look — and the result is pretty amazing. How's that for skill? … [Link]

Mashable » Japan to use cancer-sniffing dogs to help early detection

Monday 19 June 10:05:29 UTC 2017

A town in Japan with high rates of stomach cancer is turning to sniffer dogs for help. Kaneyama, a town in northeastern Japan with 6,000 residents, has Japan's highest fatality rates stemming from stomach cancer, local reports say. SEE ALSO: Just one glass of wine per day can raise your breast cancer risk The town is now taking part in a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' characters sing 'I Will Survive' and oh, the irony

Monday 19 June 9:49:22 UTC 2017

If there's one thing the characters in Game of Thrones almost certainly won't do, it's survive. Not all of them, anyway. Still: that doesn't mean they can't remain optimistic. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 trailer is finally here and we're still shaking The impressively-edited video above from Sung By Movies features all the main characters singing along to … [Link]

Mashable » India government puts out viral Facebook video in support of transgender women

Monday 19 June 9:40:52 UTC 2017

An Indian government agency has made a public statement to protect its transgender hires, even producing a Facebook video to educate the public about discrimination. It's being heralded as a first in the country, where transgender women still face abuse and hostility from society. SEE ALSO: Here's why you should pay close attention to India's space program The 23 women … [Link]

Mashable » Man escapes from inside giant water balloon in glorious slow motion

Monday 19 June 9:38:04 UTC 2017

Giant water balloons, slow motion, unexpected nudity — the video above has it all. For their latest instalment of "Giant Balloon June", The Slow Mo Guys decided to put Dan in a six-foot water balloon again — but this time his whole body gets submerged in the thing. SEE ALSO: Brave man dives onto 1,000 mousetraps so we can see … [Link]

Mashable » Why people are calling on 'clean-shaven white men' to condemn London mosque attack

Monday 19 June 9:26:47 UTC 2017

An incident near Finsbury Park Mosque in London in which a man died and 10 people were injured after a man drove a van into worshippers is being treated as a "terrorist attack," Met Police confirmed.  The first media reports were naturally wary of describing it as a terror incident — the headline on the first BBC story was "Vehicle hits … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk had a 'promising' conversation about tunnels with Los Angeles mayor

Monday 19 June 8:47:20 UTC 2017

Citizens of Los Angeles, your traffic woes might one day be solved with tunnels.  Elon Musk tweeted late Sunday that he's had a "promising" conversation with the Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti about implementing a tunnel network in the city that would "carry cars, bikes & pedestrians." SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's Boring Company gets a FAQ, and it raises more … [Link]

Mashable » Someone spent 2 years painstakingly replicating China's Forbidden City in 'Minecraft'

Monday 19 June 8:34:42 UTC 2017

Okay, that's dedication. A small team of Minecraft users have spent more than two years building a virtual model of China's Forbidden City. SEE ALSO: The Lego 'Minecraft' Mountain Cave is the new biggest set in town The effort eventually came down to two guys labouring over the course of over two years, to lay down billions of bricks to eventually … [Link]

Mashable » These 'Mary Poppins' pedestrian crossing lights are pretty special

Monday 19 June 8:31:07 UTC 2017

The Australian city of Maryborough is a fair way away from London, where Mary Poppins is set. That's where the author of the children's series, P.L. Travers, was born, before she emigrated to England in 1924.  SEE ALSO: These 'Mary Poppins Returns' Banks family photos are practically perfect in every way So to honour the much-celebrated author, the city's council have … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling made a huge correction to this 'Daily Mail' headline

Monday 19 June 7:44:40 UTC 2017

Just after midnight on Monday morning, a man drove a van into a crowd of Muslim worshippers outside Finsbury Park Mosque in London. Ten people are injured and one man is dead, the BBC reports, and counter-terrorism officers are in attendance. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling made a major correction to this 'Daily Mail' tweet For awhile after the attack happened, though, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ia Coinbase Closing Accounts For Paying Ransoms With Bitcoins?

Monday 19 June 7:34:00 UTC 2017

Even as some comparnies are stockpiling bitcoins so they can quickly pay ransom demands, security firms that try paying those ransoms may face losing their accounts on Coinbase. Slashdot reader Mosquito Bites quotes a report from CoinDesk: Less than a year ago, Vinny Troia, CEO and principal security consultant of Night Lion Security and a certified white hat hacker, was … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2431:Dash and dine!

Monday 19 June 5:08:59 UTC 2017

The circuitcupboard! [Link]

Slashdot » A Colorado Group Wants To Ban Smartphones For Kids

Monday 19 June 4:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes the AP: Colorado officials have cleared the language of a proposed ballot measure that would establish the nation's first legal limits on buying smartphones for children. Backers of the move to forbid the sale of smartphones to children younger than 13 would now need about 300,000 voter signatures for the proposal to make the 2018 ballot. … [Link]

Mashable » Jay Z drops a snippet of 'Adnis' from his mysterious new album '4:44'

Monday 19 June 3:40:33 UTC 2017

There’s still plenty of mystery surrounding Jay Z's new project/album, 4:44, but we at least know now that it's coming. The rapper dropped a 30-second snippet of his track "Adnis" online Sunday night, with the album set to be released on Jun. 30 as a TIDAL and Sprint exclusive. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé and Jay Z reportedly welcome newborn twins, holy trinity … [Link]

Mashable » The 'peanut worm' is amusing the internet, and no prizes for guessing why

Monday 19 June 2:47:25 UTC 2017

How unsurprising: Everyone on the internet is immature. A group of Australian researchers from Museum Victoria and the CSIRO — the nation's scientific research agency — have just completed a month-long journey along the eastern coast of the country, keeping a record of what oddities lurk deep beneath the oceans. SEE ALSO: Baby hippo gives mommy a mouth massage because hippo … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Fights Bay Area Housing Prices With Pre-Fab Housing

Monday 19 June 1:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes the Bay Area Newsgroup: With rental costs skyrocketing and homes out of reach for many, Google has hit on a solution that may help it attract workers to the crushingly expensive Bay Area. The tech giant plans to buy 300 units of modular housing to serve as temporary employee accommodations on its planned "Bay View" campus … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron's Father's Day message is all about loving and dunking on his son

Monday 19 June 1:09:47 UTC 2017

LeBron James may have just lost the NBA Finals, but that didn't stop him from enjoying Father's Day in the best way possible — by celebrating one of his sons.  SEE ALSO: The humiliation of the Boston Celtics, by the bully LeBron James Posting a well-edited video on Instagram on Sunday, James showed off the lavish celebration held for his son's … [Link]

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