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 » Robert Downey Jr. posts a pic of him and his 'Avengers' bros hanging out and we're sooo jealous

Wednesday 21 June 23:45:25 UTC 2017

We’re having flashbacks to that feeling where you really want to sit at the cool kids table, but you're also content just watching from afar. SEE ALSO: Chris Hemsworth getting angry at 'Avengers' action figures is perfect internet On Wednesday, Robert Downey Jr. posted a photo of the ultimate cool kids table, featuring his Avengers: Infinity War costars. The photo shows … [Link]

Mashable » The Knicks used a fake internet holiday to savagely troll their suffering fans

Wednesday 21 June 23:25:56 UTC 2017

Wednesday was apparently "National Selfie Day" on some parts of the internet. Lots of people posted photos of themselves, but the New York Knicks used the occasion to torture their poor fans yet again.  The Knicks, as we documented recently, are an NBA dumpster fire. Perhaps their only saving grace is the promising future of 21-year-old star Kristaps Porzingis.  Knicks fans … [Link]

Slashdot » South Korea Signs On To Build Full-Scale Hyperloop System

Wednesday 21 June 23:25:00 UTC 2017

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) has partnered with the South Korean government and local universities to build the world's first full-scale Hyperloop system. "The agreement was actually signed back in January but only revealed this week, and sees HTT team up with the South Korean government's department of technological innovation and infrastructure, along with the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and … [Link]

Mashable » Police raid homes of 36 accused of spewing hate online in Germany

Wednesday 21 June 23:21:07 UTC 2017

German police searched the homes of three dozen people on Tuesday, all of whom are accused of writing hateful messages on social media. The raids illustrate significant differences between how Germany treats hate speech online when compared with the United States.  SEE ALSO: German police will give you €25 if you give your face to the government The 36 targeted people … [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer says reporters ask 'snarky' questions because they want to become 'YouTube stars'

Wednesday 21 June 23:16:54 UTC 2017

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's obvious disdain for the media seems to have reached a new level. In an interview with Lifezette publisher Laura Ingraham, Spicer accused the White House press corps of asking "snarky" questions in order to become famous on YouTube, because that is obviously the dream of any reporter.  SEE ALSO: If Sean Spicer leaves, who will … [Link]

Mashable » We're no closer to a 'Downton Abbey' movie than we were a year ago, so slow your roll, internet

Wednesday 21 June 23:01:42 UTC 2017

In today's installment of "old news the internet is suddenly treating like it's new," another producer has reiterated that a Downton Abbey movie is in the works.  This would be much more remarkable if everyone from the show's creator to its cast hadn't been promising a Downton Abbey movie ever since the series left the air.  The movie has been newly … [Link]

Mashable » 'Echo Arena' is the first VR game that made me forget I was real

Wednesday 21 June 22:52:43 UTC 2017

Echo Arena is basically ultimate frisbee VR, and it completely consumed me at E3. In a demo station at E3, I turn my head to watch a disc float by and activate my wrist jets to chase after it, weaving past floating obstacles and using my hands to guide me. Reaching the disc, I grab it with my dominant hand and … [Link]

Mashable » Self-driving shuttle will take a few lucky college students to class next year

Wednesday 21 June 22:51:44 UTC 2017

University of Michigan engineering students will get a slick new ride to class starting next school year — no driver necessary. The University's MCity self-driving development hub just announced its plans to launch a free autonomous shuttle service in the school's North Campus. It's the first time the self-driving program has offered services outside of the 32-acre MCity complex, which opened … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's terrible handshakes are given the ‘Mortal Kombat’ treatment they deserve

Wednesday 21 June 22:45:16 UTC 2017

If you've ever wanted to feel the satisfaction President Trump gets from his assertive handshakes with world leaders, you're now in luck.  American Hand Fighter II, a new 8-bit style mock video game, is a glorious rendering of some of Trump's most aggressive and awkward handshakes. SEE ALSO: Macron finally speaks out about the Trump handshake: "it wasn't innocent" The "player" … [Link]

Slashdot » Facial Recognition Is Coming To US Airports

Wednesday 21 June 22:45:00 UTC 2017

Facial recognition systems will be coming to U.S. airports in the very near future. "Customs and Border Protection first started testing facial recognition systems at Dulles Airport in 2015, then expanded the tests to New York's JFK Airport last year," reports The Verge. "Now, a new project is poised to bring those same systems to every international airport in America." … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Smoking is finally dying out among young people in the UK and US

Wednesday 21 June 22:31:09 UTC 2017

Now only 15.5 per cent of people in the UK are smokers. The largest declines have been seen in the first generation to grow up among anti-smoking laws [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weird orbits hint ‘Planet Ten’ might lurk at solar system edge

Wednesday 21 June 22:31:08 UTC 2017

Astronomers studying icy objects in a distant region called the Kuiper belt say an unconfirmed planet with similar mass to Mars could be responsible for tugging them out of alignment [Link]

New Scientist – News » Best evidence yet that Parkinson’s could be autoimmune disease

Wednesday 21 June 22:31:07 UTC 2017

People with Parkinson's show an immune response to brain cell markers that suggests the condition could be caused by having an over-active immune system [Link]

Mashable » Massive cobra slithers into guy's window, and all he can do is film it

Wednesday 21 June 22:31:07 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ snake was in his home for three entire days before it was removed. ","image":"http~ cobra slithers into guy's window, and all he can do is film it","sources":[{&quo~ videos,nature,snake,wochit",&q~ videos,nature,snake,wochit",&q~ More about Viral Videos, Nature, Snake, Wochit, and Culture [Link]

New Scientist – News » This handy robot will iron your clothes so you don’t have to

Wednesday 21 June 22:31:06 UTC 2017

The TEO robot uses a camera to detect creases and can then "iteratively reduce the wrinkleness" of garments using a standard household iron [Link]

New Scientist – News » LA’s endangered pumas to be saved by a $60m bridge over highway

Wednesday 21 June 22:31:04 UTC 2017

Pumas in Santa Monica are trapped in small areas bisected by big roads, on which many die – but an ambitious wildlife crossing promises to change that [Link]

Popular Science » Anatomy of a wildfire

Wednesday 21 June 22:29:25 UTC 2017

Environment The 2011 Las Conchas wildfire was big even before it blew up on June 27. The 2011 Las Conchas wildfire was big even before it blew up on June 27. [Link]

Mashable » Major 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' spoiler may have found its way into this comic

Wednesday 21 June 22:28:23 UTC 2017

The Star Wars franchise isn't just about movies. Its attendant novels, comics, and games have always been important too — especially since 2014, when all new publications became part of official Star Wars canon. These days, all tales from the galaxy far, far away tie into each other in subtle ways under the guidance of the Lucasfilm Story Group.  And that's … [Link]

Popular Science » How a wildfire kicked up a 45,000-foot column of flames

Wednesday 21 June 22:23:00 UTC 2017

Environment In 2011, a New Mexico wildfire went from normal to nuclear. Three local scientists set out to learn why. In 2011, a New Mexico wildfire went from normal to nuclear. Three local scientists set out to why. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » The fake news story about an NBA superstar that made Twitter feel every emotion

Wednesday 21 June 22:16:12 UTC 2017

It’s OK, everybody: Kawhi Leonard has apparently not cut his braids.  And thus, a legion of fans exhales after a brief moment of questioning everything it thought it knew about the NBA and the universe.  SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media powerhouse Leonard is an NBA superstar for the San Antonio Spurs. His quiet, humble demeanor … [Link]

Mashable » Virgin Mobile will be the first iPhone-only carrier with a bonkers $1 unlimited plan

Wednesday 21 June 22:15:13 UTC 2017

Virgin Mobile USA has taken iPhone fever to the next level.  Sir Richard Branson broke the news that Virgin Mobile will become the first iPhone-only mobile carrier as part of a new deal with Apple. Virgin's services will be available for purchase in Apple Stores, and the carrier's online store will offer new and "pre-loved" iPhones at significantly lower prices than … [Link]

Slashdot » Virgin Mobile Becomes World's First iPhone-Exclusive Carrier, Offers Year of Service For $1

Wednesday 21 June 22:05:00 UTC 2017

BrianFagioli quotes a report via BetaNews: Goodness gracious, Virgin Mobile USA has made quite the bold moves today. The cellular service provider has become the world's first iPhone-exclusive carrier. In other words, it will no longer offer Android at all. Crazy, right? This is through a partnership with Apple, and Virgin will offer many versions of the device, including iPhone … [Link]

Mashable » FX should really accept our brilliant idea for 'Fargo' Season 4

Wednesday 21 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

As the third season of Noah Hawley's midwestern crime anthology Fargo comes to a close, fans are left wondering if the next episode will be its last. The show's creator, Noah Hawley, recently said that there are currently no plans for a fourth season of the show. This isn't due to poor performance or negative reviews, just a lack of firm … [Link]

Mashable » You can wear these shoes 10,125 different ways

Wednesday 21 June 21:54:59 UTC 2017

‘KI ecobe' has developed modular footwear that allows you to fully customize your shoes without adhesive. Read more…More about Design, Clothing, Shoes, Sneakers, and Sneaker [Link]

Mashable » 'Blade Runner 2049' footage drops with commentary from Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford

Wednesday 21 June 21:36:21 UTC 2017

New footage from Blade Runner 2049 has been released and it's incredible. The behind-the-scenes video comes courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, just in time for the original Blade Runner's 35th anniversary on Sunday.  SEE ALSO: Rick Deckard is back in the new 'Blade Runner 2049' trailer The plot of the sequel, which stars some of Hollywood's finest—such as Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's new fashion store will let you try on almost anything for free

Wednesday 21 June 21:35:04 UTC 2017

‘Prime Wardrobe' is a fashion shopping service launched by Amazon that allows Prime users to order 3-15 items to try on for free and return what they don't want in a resealable box.  Read more…More about Amazon, Mashable Video, Shopping, Accessories, and Amazon Prime [Link]

Mashable » Super-dark short film was shot entirely in 'Grand Theft Auto V' and is way too real

Wednesday 21 June 21:34:20 UTC 2017

I'm all for criticizing our world view and cultural trends in 2017, but this guy takes it way too far. If this short film by Matt MacDonald starts off dark, it finishes even darker, proving just how thin the line can be between sane thoughts and insane ones. The cinematic short film was shot entirely in Grand Theft Auto V, … [Link]

Slashdot » California May Restore Broadband Privacy Rules Killed By Congress and Trump

Wednesday 21 June 21:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A proposed law in California would require Internet service providers to obtain customers' permission before they use, share, or sell the customers' Web browsing history. The California Broadband Internet Privacy Act, a bill introduced by Assembly member Ed Chau (D-Monterey Park) on Monday, is very similar to an Obama-era privacy rule … [Link]

Mashable » After 8 years, Owl City finally explains that weird lyric in 'Fireflies'

Wednesday 21 June 21:14:51 UTC 2017

If you were alive in the early 2010s chances are you've heard of the synth-pop song "Fireflies" by Owl City. The song is both annoyingly catchy and ridiculously cute, yet there's one lyric that has perplexed even the most brilliant of minds for almost a decade. SEE ALSO: Miley Cyrus lets Google Translate feed her very wrong lyrics to pop songs … [Link]

Mashable » T-Pain's Reddit comment inspired this musical mashup that you've got to hear

Wednesday 21 June 21:07:44 UTC 2017

When Reddit user GLASYSmusic posted a video to /r/videos testing out a voice manipulator, it's safe to say he didn't bet on T-Pain seeing it and asking to collaborate. Yeah, the T-Pain.  Using his alternative Reddit account, T-Pain wrote on GLASYS' video, "HO. LY. SHIT! I've never seen anything like this in my life. Man. PM me if you wanna … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » When Designing APIs, Good Path Matters

Wednesday 21 June 20:50:35 UTC 2017

The 1946 biography of Woodrow Wilson includes an interesting quote: A member of the Cabinet congratulated Wilson on introducing the vogue of short speeches and asked him about the time it took him to prepare his speeches. He said: “It depends. If I am to speak ten minutes, I need a week for preparation; if fifteen minutes, three days; if … [Link]

Slashdot » How Hollywood Got Hacked: Studio at Center of Netflix Leak Breaks Silence

Wednesday 21 June 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this year, hackers obtained and leaked the episodes of TV show Orange Is the New Black. In a candid interview, Larson Studios' chief engineer David Dondorf explained how the audio post-production business allowed the hacker group to gain access to the Netflix original content. Dandorf says the company hired private data security experts to find how it was breached. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: CoinAPI, AerisWeather, ecomdash, TelecomsXChange

Wednesday 21 June 20:36:54 UTC 2017

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » CA Technologies Adds New Capabilities to Its API Management Portfolio

Wednesday 21 June 20:36:21 UTC 2017

CA Technologies today announced new capabilities within its API Management portfolio in an attempt to help developers, enterprise architects and digital leaders create and deploy microservices—and manage the APIs that connect and orchestrate microservices to build application architectures. The latest features include: [Link]

Popular Science » What is sickle cell disease?

Wednesday 21 June 20:35:40 UTC 2017

Health The disease that primarily affects African Americans in the United States still has no cure. Sickle cell disease afflicts millions of people worldwide; in the United States alone, about 100,000 people live with the blood condition. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Why the word "moist" makes so many people cringe

Wednesday 21 June 20:30:37 UTC 2017

“Moist,” psychologically, is a very loaded word. According to a research study conducted by psychology professor Dr. Paul Thibodeau at Oberlin College, around 18 percent of American English speakers hate the word “moist.” And the hate behind “moist” stems from word’s association.  Read more…More about Science, Mashable Video, Research, Sciences, and Body [Link]

Mashable » Plastic pollution in the ocean is officially everywhere, even Antarctica

Wednesday 21 June 20:29:36 UTC 2017

Given Antarctica's extreme location on the bottom of the Earth, scientists long believed the continent was free from the plastic pollution tarnishing the rest of the world. But not even this remote expanse is safe from our crap, a new study shows. Plastic debris was far worse in the Antarctic than expected, researchers from University of Hull in England and British … [Link]

Mashable » MLB wants you to sit through an entire baseball game in VR

Wednesday 21 June 20:29:21 UTC 2017

Some media analysts are convinced VR video will soon be big—even though most people still haven't tried on a VR headset yet.  That isn't stopping players like Major League Baseball (MLB) from jumping into a new partnership with Samsung to provide users with all the baseball-related VR content they can handle.  SEE ALSO: Step into the octagon with a live UFC … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sea of Thieves' is the funniest pirates game I have ever played

Wednesday 21 June 20:14:04 UTC 2017

My first time playing Sea of Thieves, it took me all of one minute to figure out how to equip the mug of grog — i.e. "pirate booze" — in my inventory and drink it. I then spent the next five minutes trying, unsuccessfully, to join my crew aboard our ship. They watched in bewilderment as I drunkenly stumbled off the … [Link]

Mashable » What's coming to Hulu in July 2017

Wednesday 21 June 20:11:41 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ be the fruit.","image":&quo~ coming to Hulu in July 2017","sources":[{&q~ More about Entertainment, Television, Movies, List, and Hulu [Link]

Slashdot » Even Telecom Workers Don't Want To Talk On the Phone

Wednesday 21 June 20:08:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Of the 1,000 Americans surveyed by Fundera, more than half said they prefer email, even though an often overflowing inbox has been proven to hinder productivity. Other methods of communicating paled in comparison. For instance, face-to-face conversations came in a distant second, preferred by only 15.8% of respondents, while phone calls came in at … [Link]

Mashable » 10 major clues you might've missed in the new 'Game of Thrones' trailer

Wednesday 21 June 20:05:44 UTC 2017

The new Game of Thrones Season 7 trailer is here just in time for Summer Solstice, and it's packed with clues about the conflicts — and alliances — we can look forward to when July 16 arrives. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' is winterizing the web for Season 7 so forget everything else you're doing today The White Walkers were … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA's Curiosity Mars rover looks so small and alone in this amazing new photo

Wednesday 21 June 20:00:10 UTC 2017

Space Just a pale blue dot. NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter caught Curiosity hard at work. [Link]

Mashable » Watch this majestic eagle swipe bait from fisherman in slow motion

Wednesday 21 June 19:58:12 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ this majestic eagle swipe bait from fisherman in slow motion","sources":[{~ More about Watercooler, Video, Wildlife, Eagles, and Wochit [Link]

Mashable » The internet thought Chrissy Teigen was pregnant thanks to this tweet

Wednesday 21 June 19:51:28 UTC 2017

Chrissy Teigen caused quite a stir on the internet with a single joke on Twitter.  Damn how's my embryo gonna be in debt before it's even born pic.twitter.com/OCU1dDNWJJ — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 20, 2017 The model, who has been outspoken about her struggles with fertility, was referring to the storage fees for the eggs she had frozen. SEE ALSO: Chrissy … [Link]

Mashable » Remember Google Glass? It just got its first update in 3 years. Seriously.

Wednesday 21 June 19:33:27 UTC 2017

If you still have Google Glass lying around somewhere, it's time to dust it off and plug it in: Google just pushed out its first update to the device in two and a half years. SEE ALSO: These light therapy glasses look like they’re from the future The update is honestly barely worthy of the noun—one of the two bullet points … [Link]

Slashdot » Just 14 People Make 500,000 Tons of Steel a Year in Austria

Wednesday 21 June 19:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg Businessweek feature: The Austrian village of Donawitz has been an iron-smelting center since the 1400s, when ore was dug from mines carved out of the snow-capped peaks nearby. Over the centuries, Donawitz developed into the Hapsburg Empire's steel-production hub, and by the early 1900s it was home to Europe's largest mill. With the opening … [Link]

Mashable » How a gang of celebrity moms is helping make sure families don't have to choose between diapers and food

Wednesday 21 June 19:24:25 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, Kerry Washington tweeted a video about dirty diapers to her 4.6 million followers.  The minute-long clip featured the Scandal star and mom of two talking not about her infant son, but about the fact that too many parents can't afford diapers and have to choose between them and other essentials like food and medicine.  SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling … [Link]

Mashable » 10 Varsity-Level Spotify Tricks

Wednesday 21 June 19:20:08 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Spotify, Mashable Reels, Spotify Tips, Spotify Tricks, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » One major question remains for Uber: Why is its head of HR still there?

Wednesday 21 June 19:15:23 UTC 2017

When serious questions first began to emerge about Uber's culture, Liane Hornsey didn't see a problem.  The chief of human resources for the company, the person who is supposed to be the top representative for Uber employees, just wasn't worried, and she didn't see what former Uber engineer Susan Fowler described in her viral blog post back in February.  "(Fowler’s) blog … [Link]

Mashable » NASA photo captures the loneliness of the Mars Curiosity rover

Wednesday 21 June 19:05:32 UTC 2017

If you squint very hard and move your face towards your computer screen, you'll see something truly remarkable. You might not know it, but the blue-ish, purple-ish dot in the center of the above photograph is so much more than just a dot — it's NASA's Curiosity rover as seen from the agency's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. SEE ALSO: From space, everything … [Link]

Mashable » Remember George Clooney's tequila company? He just sold it for $1 billion

Wednesday 21 June 18:54:32 UTC 2017

One of Hollywood's wealthiest men just got hundreds of millions of dollars richer.  George Clooney has decided to sell his tequila company Casamigos to Diageo for as much as $1 billion, the company said Wednesday. SEE ALSO: George Clooney sells tequila with the help of drunken young hipsters The transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2017, … [Link]

Mashable » The first deployable 'soft' robot has just been developed, and it's perfect for space missions

Wednesday 21 June 18:49:53 UTC 2017

You’re probably familiar with robots. You've seen them in movies, in science class, and probably in your own hand in the form of a smartphone.  But prepare to be thrown for a loop, because there's a new type of robot being developed, and it's soft. That's right, kids. It's soft. There's actually a good reason for this new development, which is … [Link]

Mashable » Homeland Security confirmed Russians targeted nearly half the U.S. for election hacks

Wednesday 21 June 18:49:05 UTC 2017

Add this to your file on "The Russian government tried to destroy the election integrity of the United States last year." A Department of Homeland Security official confirmed in a Wednesday Senate Intelligence Committee hearing that they have evidence Russian-backed hackers targeted election systems in 21 states. SEE ALSO: Even Edward Snowden thinks Trump firing James Comey was messed up That … [Link]

Popular Science » The Curiosity rover and other spacecraft are learning to think for themselves

Wednesday 21 June 18:48:46 UTC 2017

Space Autonomous science-bots will make it easier to explore our solar system … and beyond. Smarter spacecraft can help us explore more efficiently. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Snapchat's New Snap Map Lets You Share Your Location With Friends

Wednesday 21 June 18:45:00 UTC 2017

Snapchat is expanding into the world of mapping. A new feature announced on Wednesday called Snap Maps will let the app's 166 million users share their locations with each other, according to a company blog post. From a report: From the default camera view, you pinch with two fingers to zoom out and see the map. Friends who have opted … [Link]

Mashable » Aubrey Plaza smokes weed with some nuns and it's lit

Wednesday 21 June 18:44:10 UTC 2017

What could possibly be more entertaining than watching Aubrey Plaza get high with some nuns that are famous for smoking pot? The Sisters of the Valley, a group of nuns that grow their own pot in California, basically dominated the cannabis media in 2016. But despite the overwhelming coverage and their own YouTube channel, most haven't heard much about the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man' spinoff 'Venom' has a villain (and no, we don't mean Venom)

Wednesday 21 June 18:36:15 UTC 2017

Sony’s still spinning, spinning, spinning away at its Marvel universe – and it's just caught three more characters in its web.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Spider-Man spinoff Venom has roped in Carnage as its villain. Meanwhile, two more classic Marvel characters, Mysterio and Kraven the Hunter, are lining up to get their own features. SEE ALSO: Spider-Man spinoff 'Venom' … [Link]

Mashable » LGBTQ teens share what Pride Month means to them in powerful campaign

Wednesday 21 June 18:32:58 UTC 2017

What does Pride mean to you?  That simple question with countless answers is the basis of a new social campaign called #PrideIs. The campaign, which launched in June for LGBTQ Pride Month, encourages young queer people to celebrate their identity and community filling in the blank: #PrideIs _______.  The Hetrick-Martin Institute, which is the oldest LGBTQ youth organization in the United … [Link]

Popular Science » Why go to Mars when you can telecommute there instead?

Wednesday 21 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Space Skyping with Mars. Video calls with Mars? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Learn why it's convincing to see a bus do parkour in the 1994 movie 'Speed'

Wednesday 21 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

It’s time to suspend your disbelief and watch a bus soar over Los Angeles, as we look at not only HOW the stunt worked, but WHY you totally bought in to the bus jump from Speed. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Speed, Art Of The Scene, Parkour, and Bus Jump [Link]

Mashable » Author mom shares her inspiring method for talking to her children about body image

Wednesday 21 June 18:26:10 UTC 2017

In response to a culture where messages of shame permeate the discussions we have about our bodies, a self-help author focused on body positivity turned to Instagram to share how she teaches her children to think and speak about body image. SEE ALSO: Teen recreates her mom's very special graduation photo "My daughter called me fat today," Allison Kimmey wrote in … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » RetroJoy time… Stanley's reality! Plus a book giveaway!

Wednesday 21 June 18:23:04 UTC 2017

We’re holding a book giveaway over on our Patreon page. It's for a signed- by-the-authors copy of Ransomware: Defending Against Digital Extortion by Allan Liska and Timothy Gallo, with a couple of comics by us! Just reply to the post to enter, and in a few days or so, I'll pick a winner using a fancy random number generator. On a … [Link]

Mashable » Aw man, this $1,100 fake paper bag is already sold out

Wednesday 21 June 18:15:28 UTC 2017

Balenciaga is sure having fun this year. Fresh off the, er, success of its $2,145 fake IKEA tote bag, the fashion house has decided to peddle a fancy version of its own shopping bag. Except instead of paper, this bag made of calfskin and metal. And instead of "free with purchase so you can put your items in it," it's $1,100.  … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix finally gets its first live-action 'Star Wars' film

Wednesday 21 June 18:11:44 UTC 2017

Finally, there is peace in the streaming galaxy as a roving band of rebels have made it to their destination just as the prophecy foretold. In English? Rogue One is coming to Netflix. The news it's notable as Rogue One is officially the first non-animated Star Wars film to come to Netflix. It's hitting the service in July, The Verge reports.  … [Link]

Mashable » Intel is bringing 5G, drones, and VR to the Olympics in 2018

Wednesday 21 June 18:10:41 UTC 2017

The next Olympic Games are gonna be lit… with technology. Intel, which became an official Olympic Partner on Wednesday (and makes most of the CPUs inside today's PCs and all of them on Macs), promises to bring a wide array of cutting-edge technology to the Olympic games, beginning with the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. SEE ALSO: Scientists … [Link]

Slashdot » Honda Shuts Down Factory After Finding NSA-derived Wcry In Its Networks

Wednesday 21 June 18:05:00 UTC 2017

A Honda factory near Tokyo was shuttered for over 24 hours this week after its computers became infected with WannaCry, the same ransomware virus responsible for crippling systems in dozens of countries last month, the car manufacturer said Wednesday. From a report: The automaker shut down its Sayama plant northwest of Tokyo on Monday after finding that WCry had affected … [Link]

Mashable » NBC breaks into esports, starting with 'Rocket League'

Wednesday 21 June 17:58:14 UTC 2017

Rocket League will make its television debut this summer thanks to a new partnership with NBC Sports Group, the companies announced today. This new partnership marks NBC's first big step into the world of esports with the potential for more NBC Sports/esports mash-ups to come. The $100,000 2v2 Rocket League tournament will kick off in July through the online competitive gaming … [Link]

Mashable » Young superfan, who ain't afraid of no ghosts, gets to play Ghostbuster for a day

Wednesday 21 June 17:56:11 UTC 2017

When there's something strange in your neighborhood, there's someone new we can call if it don't look good. Braeden Rios, an 8-year-old from Iowa, got to live the ultimate Ghostbusters-fan dream by starring in his own Ghostbusters mini-movie. SEE ALSO: Turns out that a 'Ghostbusters' monster was actually a real dinosaur The whole act was put together by The For The … [Link]

Mashable » eBay wants your business so bad, they'll price match competitors

Wednesday 21 June 17:54:20 UTC 2017

Before you buy that nifty appliance or old C.D. on eBay, you may want to take a swing around the internet to check out how much the same items are fetching on other sites. The online retailer and auction site announced Wednesday that it will start price-matching items under its eBay Deals section, The Verge reported. With the new deal, if … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a self-driving race car nail its first full-speed lap at 124 mph

Wednesday 21 June 17:52:43 UTC 2017

Formula-E partner Roborace just hit another milestone on the road to fully autonomous, high-speed racing. The self-driving series just shared some new proof that it's edging closer to the starting line with some new footage of its first full-speed, self-driven lap on a Formula-E track in Berlin. The video gives us look at how the autonomous system works from inside the … [Link]

Slashdot » Walmart to Vendors: Get Off Amazon's Cloud

Wednesday 21 June 17:26:00 UTC 2017

Amazon vs. Walmart saga continues. It turns out, Walmart isn't thrilled about its partners using Amazon's cloud, and it's telling them to get off it (alternative source). From a report: Walmart is telling some technology companies that if they want its business, they can't run applications for the retailer on Amazon's leading cloud-computing service, Amazon Web Services, several tech companies … [Link]

Mashable » Can the U.S. run only on wind, water, and solar power? Scientists disagree.

Wednesday 21 June 17:16:17 UTC 2017

Scientists widely agree that human activity is the main driver of global warming, and that we have to radically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid its worst impacts. But when it comes to how we can best slash emissions, some scientists are fiercely at odds. A scholarly brawl broke out this week after energy experts ripped apart a widely cited 2015 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 posters let you gaze lovingly upon your faves before the show kills them

Wednesday 21 June 17:02:25 UTC 2017

With Game of Thrones Season 7 less than a month away, HBO officially has zero chill: the network is choosing to mark the Summer Solstice with an epic online campaign to "winterize" the web, using Twitter, Reddit and Google to remind us all that winter is here. In addition to releasing a new Season 7 trailer, giving your Google search … [Link]

Mashable » 9 in-demand skills to add to your resume (and where to learn them)

Wednesday 21 June 16:59:10 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It's a developer-eat-developer world out there. If you want to stand out from the pack, you've got to show potential employers that you are well-versed in the latest and greatest trends and technologies. These 9 skills are often mentioned in job post requirements, and … [Link]

Mashable » How Facebook Messenger bots are driving social change around the world

Wednesday 21 June 16:53:16 UTC 2017

You could say Facebook Messenger was once the social network's most loathed feature. In 2014, the company forced users to download a separate app if they wanted to send and receive messages on their phones, and as a result, Messenger rose to No. 1 in the App Store—but with a dismal one-star rating. Fast forward three years, and you still need … [Link]

Mashable » Hate to break it to you but your favorite childhood toys were way more dangerous than fidget spinners

Wednesday 21 June 16:48:58 UTC 2017

Fidget spinners are everywhere and there's no denying the mesmerizing toys are getting pretty freaking annoying, but please stop acting like these palm-sized pieces of plastic are evil menaces to society. As the spinners have grown in popularity over the past few weeks, invading schools and homes worldwide, parents, teachers, and even safety-centric organizations have expressed grave concerns, claiming the toys … [Link]

Slashdot » Etsy Slashes Almost a Quarter Of Its Staff In Attempt To Refocus

Wednesday 21 June 16:48:00 UTC 2017

Etsy, the online market for artisan and handmade goods, said on Wednesday that it will reduce its workforce by 15 per cent on top of another round of job cuts announced last month. From a report: CEO Josh Silverman announced this morning that Etsy was laying off 15 percent of its workforce. That's in addition to layoffs that were announced … [Link]

Mashable » Smart blender lets you get your morning smoothie fix without waking the whole family

Wednesday 21 June 16:34:52 UTC 2017

The 'Millo' smart blender claims to be 4x quieter than other blenders and can be powered with a single touch. Read more…More about Health, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy, and Quiet [Link]

Mashable » So many men resigned from Uber that it basically has gender parity in its leadership now

Wednesday 21 June 16:33:30 UTC 2017

One side effect of male executives resigning over misconduct: Uber has reached equality in its top leadership. Uber, once run by about 17 men and five women, is now run by about seven women and seven men, according to our analysis.  CEO Travis Kalanick's resignation on Tuesday night capped off an exodus of executives from the company. The ride-hailing giant, under … [Link]

Popular Science » Sing along with this Bluetooth shower speaker and save 80 percent off MSRP

Wednesday 21 June 16:30:33 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Get the best possible backup to your amazing/terrible vocals. Bluetooth shower speaker and save 80 percent off MSRP. Get the best possible backup to your amazing/terrible vocals. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Climate change will make your coffee cost more and taste worse

Wednesday 21 June 16:24:37 UTC 2017

Environment Over half of Ethiopia’s crop is in peril, and the same goes for other coffee-producing countries. It's hard to notice gradually warmer winters—but you'll definitely notice when your coffee is twice as expensive and half as good. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Best man can't let the groom go, so he viciously photobombs the wedding pictures

Wednesday 21 June 16:20:58 UTC 2017

We are all a little possessive of our best friends, but at a certain point we just have to let go. Unless we really don't want to.  One happy couple and their best man took a series of photos that perfectly capture the struggle we all face when our BFF starts giving someone else their attention.  SEE ALSO: Cute couple had … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson plays book fairy by hiding copies of 'The Handmaid's Tale' around Paris

Wednesday 21 June 16:18:12 UTC 2017

Our favorite feminist and book lover Emma Watson is at it again by playing Fairy Book Mother to the city of Paris. The actress previously scattered feminist books all over the London Tube for lucky readers to find, but now she's spreading the love by sharing copies of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale in the streets of the French … [Link]

Mashable » Akamai's biometric study confirms it: We really, really hate crappy video streaming

Wednesday 21 June 16:17:56 UTC 2017

Buffering… Buffering… Aaaaad… Fist. Through. Laptop. Screen. Yes, we all know the feeling of trying to binge on some premium Netflix or Hulu eye food, but when a slow video stream results in a frozen screen or poor image quality, the euphoria disappears — and fast.  Because nothing means anything nowadays without hard data to back it up, cloud delivery platform … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung is reportedly planning to end-run the iPhone again with the Galaxy Note 8

Wednesday 21 June 16:14:03 UTC 2017

The successor to Samsung's explosive Galaxy Note 7 is could be here soon. Citing an unnamed source, Reuters reports Samsung plans to hold a launch event in New York City for the much-awaited Galaxy Note 8 smartphone in the second half of August. The report also says the Note 8 will have a curved screen that's is a bit larger than … [Link]

Mashable » Brutal Southwest U.S. heat wave sends temperature soaring to 125 degrees

Wednesday 21 June 16:13:47 UTC 2017

There is little that's normal about the heat wave roasting the Southwest U.S. during the past several days. In Phoenix and Palm Springs, temperatures were so high that 43 flights on American Eagle's regional jets were canceled on Tuesday afternoon because the heat exceeded aircraft operating limits.  So far, slightly lower temperatures are expected on Wednesday, and there were no heat-related … [Link]

Mashable » The rainbow armpit hair trend has finally arrived

Wednesday 21 June 16:08:23 UTC 2017

St. Louis-based hairstylist Caitlin Ford, or caitlinfordhair on Instagram, has upped the ante on the unicorn hair trend.  "My client wanted something fun she could show off while she was out celebrating St. Louis Pride Fest this weekend," Ford told Allure. So she came up with the perfect idea and dyed her client's armpit hair into a delightful, colorful rainbow.  Ford … [Link]

Mashable » This famous YouTuber is making the leap into esports

Wednesday 21 June 16:07:23 UTC 2017

Shonduras, a high-profile content creator of Snapchat and YouTube fame, is tackling a brand new endeavor: running his very own esports team. He joins other sports and media celebrities who have made the jump into esports team ownership. Read more…More about Youtube, Gaming, Snapchat, Social Media, and Esports [Link]

Mashable » Kamala Harris releases a 45-song Spotify playlist to celebrate black artists

Wednesday 21 June 16:05:47 UTC 2017

Sen. Kamala Harris listens to Migos. Probably.  At any rate, "T-Shirt" is on her new Spotify playlist, released Tuesday in honor of African-American Music Appreciation Month. The public playlist, called "#AAMAM – All Time Favorites," features tracks by Chance the Rapper, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, and Jidenna, as well as iconic throwbacks from Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, and Aretha Franklin. And more! … [Link]

Slashdot » Jack Ma: In 30 Years People Will Work Four Hours a Day and Maybe Four Days a Week

Wednesday 21 June 16:05:00 UTC 2017

There could be benefits from artificial intelligence, self-made billionaire, Alibaba chairman Jack Ma said, as people are freed to work less and travel more. From a report: "I think in the next 30 years, people only work four hours a day and maybe four days a week," Ma said. "My grandfather worked 16 hours a day in the farmland and … [Link]

Mashable » If you weren't already obsessed with Zendaya, wait until you read her new 'Vogue' cover story

Wednesday 21 June 16:04:55 UTC 2017

The world can't get enough of Zendaya. She's lauded in the fashion world for her ability to bring any red carpet to life. She's revered by teens and pre-teens alike. And now, thanks to a Vogue cover debut and interview, there are a million more reasons that prove exactly why Zendaya is truly on her way to the top.  For the … [Link]

Mashable » Facial recognition is now being used to ID and publicly shame jaywalkers, like you

Wednesday 21 June 16:03:47 UTC 2017

Not that you shouldn't already think twice before jaywalking, but now, you've get yet another reason to wait for your light. Cities in four Chinese provinces are shaming jaywalkers by posting their personal information on public screens, according to state-owned Xinhua.  SEE ALSO: How a university campus is using facial recognition to keep its dorms safe The system's been installed at … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' new Season 7 trailer is cool as hell, because ICYMI, winter is here

Wednesday 21 June 16:01:45 UTC 2017

A new Game of Thrones Season 7 trailer has arrived just in time to celebrate Summer Solstice, because forget what the calendar says, winter is here. (Or it will be in a little under a month, at least.) The White Walkers were conspicuously absent in the first Season 7 trailer, but the new footage more than makes up for it, … [Link]

Mashable » Pinterest is getting closer to giving us Cher's 'Clueless' closet

Wednesday 21 June 16:00:18 UTC 2017

It’s easy to fall in love with an outfit you see someone else wearing. But finding those items to buy for yourself isn't so easy. And even when you can, an outfit that works perfectly in your mind sometimes turns out to be a disaster IRL. Technology is giving us hope, however: Pinterest's new and improved fashion assistant, called Lens, is … [Link]

Mashable » With 'Super Hearts,' Periscope now lets you monetize your live streams

Wednesday 21 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Periscope will now let broadcasters make money off their live streams — so long as they're willing to jump through a few hoops. Today the live streaming service unveiled a new feature called "Super Hearts," which allows viewers to purchase in-app hearts with real money and "gift" them to broadcasters. Broadcasters can then "cash out" the virtual gift for real cash. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' is winterizing the web for Season 7 so forget everything else you're doing today

Wednesday 21 June 15:59:16 UTC 2017

We may be in the height of summer, but HBO is here to remind you that in just a few short weeks, winter is here.  SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' new Season 7 trailer is cool as hell, because ICYMI, winter is here Game of Thrones is choosing to mark the Summer Solstice in the most epic, thunder-stealing way possible … [Link]

Mashable » This adorable baby turtle blob is bringing hope to Southeast Asia

Wednesday 21 June 15:57:38 UTC 2017

Hello, turtle friend. The months-old blob seen above is an Asian giant softshell turtle. Scientists long thought this species was extinct in the Cambodian portion of the Mekong River — until they discovered some stragglers in the early 2000s. SEE ALSO: This frog's slime can destroy flu viruses Since then, conservation groups have worked with local communities and officials to boost … [Link]

Popular Science » Genetically engineered fungus knocks out deadly mosquitoes using scorpion toxins

Wednesday 21 June 15:51:33 UTC 2017

Health A single spore can do what insecticides can't. University of Maryland researchers developed a fungus genetically engineered to attack mosquitoes with the help of scorpion and spider toxin genes. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » A life-changing year – How Year Up is rethinking internships in corporate America

Wednesday 21 June 15:47:37 UTC 2017

It used to be that internships were mostly about two things: getting coffee and making photocopies.    These days, an internship is an integral part of kick starting a career. It’s a way to get a foot in the door, strengthen skills through hands-on work experience – and gain exposure to a company’s culture.    For most companies, intern candidates are … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat releases 'Snap Maps,' aka a way to stalk strangers and events nearby

Wednesday 21 June 15:41:44 UTC 2017

Snapchat, the app once glorified for its secret messaging capabilities, is now helping you see real things happening in real time.  The app's latest update "Snap Maps" shows you what's going in the world via a virtual map.  SEE ALSO: Snapchat is adding more big-name TV channels, including HBO "We've built a whole new way to explore the world! See … [Link]

Mashable » Dennis Rodman's idiotic North Korea visits have his basketball legacy under attack

Wednesday 21 June 15:40:10 UTC 2017

A human rights group wants former basketball star Dennis Rodman out of the NBA Hall of Fame, thanks to the former Chicago Bulls star's visits to North Korea.  Rodman used to be known as an eccentric forward whose hair changed color more often than most chameleons, but his post-NBA career took a turn for the strange even by his own metrics. … [Link]

Mashable » HBO could rope Damon Lindelof into 'Watchmen' TV series and save us all

Wednesday 21 June 15:39:54 UTC 2017

Who watches the Watchmen? No one since 2009, but that might change soon as the heroic comic makes its way to television. HBO has reportedly enlisted Damon Lindelof to helm the project, which will move forward without comic creator Alan Moore. SEE ALSO: 15 products to satisfy your 'Wonder Woman' obsession Lindelof himself is a Watchmen fan, but his vision will … [Link]

Mashable » This woman is teaching a robot a craft that humans took centuries to master

Wednesday 21 June 15:37:31 UTC 2017

Stefanie Pender is a hybrid artist, who has spent 15 years mastering the ancient craft of glassblowing. Now she has built a special robot to try and translate the complex knowledge and muscle memory required to blow glass. For Pender, human-machine collaboration can inform a new age of manufacture, which can in turn weld the past with the present. Blowing glass … [Link]

Mashable » Ivanka Trump and Marco Rubio followed their awkward hug attempt with some very awkward jokes

Wednesday 21 June 15:35:36 UTC 2017

Ivanka Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio's extremely awkward hug yesterday just keeps on getting, well, more awkward. SEE ALSO: Marco Rubio's attempt to hug Ivanka Trump is peak awkward Both Rubio and Trump took to Twitter Tuesday afternoon (along with Ivanka's younger brother, Donald Trump Jr.) to joke about the encounter pretty extensively.  Just left Intel comm & informed meeting 2day … [Link]

Mashable » Criminal database checks are coming to airports

Wednesday 21 June 15:32:16 UTC 2017

Last month, in the digital pages of this here website (and others), Alvaro Bedoya, who directs Georgetown University's Center on Privacy and Technology, warned that a new order from the White House could turn airports into places that send people to jail.  Turns out, that's already starting to happen. SEE ALSO: Snowden takes a bow for whistleblowing after NSA pulls back … [Link]

Mashable » How the halo effect made you believe the insane bus parkour scene in 'Speed'

Wednesday 21 June 15:30:00 UTC 2017

It's time to suspend your disbelief and watch a bus soar over Los Angeles, as we look at not only HOW the stunt worked, but WHY you totally bought into the bus jump from Speed. Subscribe to CineFix for episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Explosions, Stunts, Speed, and Art Of The Scene [Link]

Slashdot » If It Uses Electricity, It Will Connect To the Internet: F-Secure's CRO

Wednesday 21 June 15:23:00 UTC 2017

New submitter evolutionary writes: According to F-Secure's Chief Research Officer "IoT is unavoidable. If it uses electricity, it will become a computer. If it uses electricity, it will be online. In future, you will only buy IoT appliances, whether you like it or not, whether you know it or not." F-Secure's new product to help mitigate data leakage, "Sense", is … [Link]

Mashable » Tons of classic Sega games are coming to your phone (for free!)

Wednesday 21 June 15:02:59 UTC 2017

With shredding guitars and '80s pomp, Sega heralds the genesis of Sega Forever, its new initiative to pump out classic Sega games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Phantasy Star, and Altered Beast for free on smartphones. Starting tomorrow, classic Sega games will be popping up on the iOS app store and Google Play for free (with a $1.99 ad-free option), giving … [Link]

Mashable » The spam comment guy is real and he's as annoying as you'd imagine

Wednesday 21 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

We’ve all seen that random spam comment on the websites we visit. He’s an actual guy — and he’s exactly like 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, Spam Comment, Entertainment, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Barbie's new crew includes man bun Ken and a slew of diverse millennials

Wednesday 21 June 14:58:52 UTC 2017

Mattel has updated Barbie’s bae with 15 new “Ken Fashionistas” that feature diverse styles to match recent updates to Barbie body types and skin tones. Read more…More about Toys, Doll, Dolls, Barbie, and Millennials [Link]

Mashable » Jon Hamm and Jenny Slate's date to the movies and, omg, please be a couple

Wednesday 21 June 14:57:03 UTC 2017

Alert the presses: We might finally have a new couple to 'ship.  Jon Hamm and Jenny Slate went to the movies together, were captured exiting the theatre by paparazzi, and with that, changed the course of celebrity relationships forever. Maybe. SEE ALSO: The struggle is real for Jon Hamm because he's hot The two actors star in the 2017 film Aardvark, … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo partners with LeSportsac because Mario prints money, obviously

Wednesday 21 June 14:44:17 UTC 2017

LeSportsac is getting into the video games business. The New York-based handbag and luggage company has partnered up with Nintendo for a line of themed bags and accessories that nod at the Super Mario series. This "LeSportsac X Nintendo" collection launches in Japan on July 19, with a wider launch — including the U.S. — this fall. SEE ALSO: How Nintendo … [Link]

Slashdot » Chris Lattner, Poached From Apple To Become Tesla's Top Software Executive, Quits After 6 Months

Wednesday 21 June 14:44:00 UTC 2017

Tesla said last night Chris Lattner, the vice president of Autopilot software, has left the company about six months after the electric car-maker hired him away from Apple. From a report: Lattner had led the software development team in charge of Autopilot. Tesla executive Jim Keller is now in charge of Autopilot hardware and software. The company announced it had … [Link]

Mashable » The Forgotten ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters

Wednesday 21 June 14:28:58 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Star Wars is 'Game of Thrones,' and directors never win

Wednesday 21 June 14:23:50 UTC 2017

According to the official statement, Han Solo movie directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller parted ways with the Star Wars universe Tuesday over creative differences.  And that is true, in the sense that Robb Stark of Winterfell parted ways with a wedding feast over creative differences with the Lannisters. SEE ALSO: The Han Solo movie now flying solo without directors Every … [Link]

Mashable » This 30-second video of the Summer Solstice sunrise at Stonehenge is breathtaking

Wednesday 21 June 14:15:22 UTC 2017

More than 10,000 people gathered at Stonehenge in England to watch the sunrise on the longest day of the year.  SEE ALSO: The largest planet in the solar system could also be the oldest The English Heritage organisation opened the national monument to the public on the first official day of summer, giving people the rare chance to experience it up … [Link]

Mashable » Valedictorian gets second chance to finish speech on 'Jimmy Kimmel'

Wednesday 21 June 14:01:57 UTC 2017

High school valedictorian and class president Peter Butera was cut off mid-speech during his graduation over the weekend, and Jimmy Kimmel was one of the many people who didn't like that. After Butera went off-script and criticized what he considers to be an overly authoritative administration at Wyoming Area High School, his mic was cut off and he was approached … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Has Resigned Due To Investor Pressure

Wednesday 21 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Travis Kalanick has resigned as chief executive of Uber after pressure from investors, ending eight years of leading the ride-hailing company that has expanded round the globe but became mired in controversies. From a report: Kalanick had become a giant liability to the car-hailing company for a growing number of reasons, from sketchy business practices to troubling lawsuits to a … [Link]

Mashable » The Make the Future Live festival brought people from London and beyond together to discover the energy solutions of the future

Wednesday 21 June 13:50:09 UTC 2017

Creating a future powered by more sustainable, cleaner energy is at the heart of the Shell #makethefuture initiative. A programme that fosters collaboration between start-ups, entrepreneurs and communities around the world, it looks to put innovative energy ideas into action and help pave the way towards a future powered by cleaner energy.  The #makethefuture initiative from Shell is brought to life … [Link]

Mashable » If Sean Spicer leaves, who will ignore Stephen Colbert's questions?

Wednesday 21 June 13:49:38 UTC 2017

After yet another day of wondering if Press Secretary Sean Spicer is gonna lose his job, Stephen Colbert addressed the issue on Tuesday's Late Show. Colbert mocked Spicer who prohibited cameras and audio recordings during the briefing, but he admitted it wasn't nearly as low a blow as Steve Bannon's recent fat-shaming remarks against the poor embattled press secretary. When … [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK foxes thankfully spared the baying pack, unlike Theresa May

Wednesday 21 June 13:29:00 UTC 2017

One good outcome of the hung parliament chaos will be a Queen's speech devoid of an utterly unscientific vow to resume fox-hunting, says Stephen Harris [Link]

Mashable » Can a fancy new video feature make Match cool again?

Wednesday 21 June 13:01:00 UTC 2017

Everything old is new again. So maybe it shouldn't surprise us that the next big thing in dating might be Match… Dot com? Uh huh. As anyone who’s spent any time on dating apps lately knows, the endless parade of matches — and all the chatting and ghosting and guessing that comes with it — are getting old. Every player in … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Promises a Federal Technology Overhaul To Save $1 Trillion

Wednesday 21 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter threc shares a report from MIT Technology Review: The tech world descended on Washington, D.C. yesterday to attend a tech summit at the White House. According to MIT Technology Review associate editor Jamie Condliffe: "Trump suggested he might relax his stance on immigration as a way to get tech leaders to help his cause. 'You can get the … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla Model S goes a record 560 miles on a single charge, Elon Musk is not impressed

Wednesday 21 June 12:59:07 UTC 2017

Tesla’s Model S, in its most luxurious, P100D variety, officially has a 337-mile range.  But if you drive very, very carefully, you can extend that by more than two hundred miles, as recently shown by two Tesla enthusiasts.  SEE ALSO: Tesla's Model X gets the first perfect SUV crash rating The practice is called hypermiling, and it involves driving in such … [Link]

Mashable » 5 things that are killing your productivity

Wednesday 21 June 12:31:16 UTC 2017

Do you have days when you feel like you’ve been working non-stop, but can’t recall what you actually accomplished?   In today’s work culture, we usually blame email, social media, and meetings for our depleted effectiveness. And to be sure, you’re not going to get a lot done if you are obsessively checking your email or Facebook feed in the midst … [Link]

Popular Science » The world’s art is under attack—by microbes

Wednesday 21 June 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Science Bacteria and fungi are a menace to paintings, sculptures, and ancient artifacts. Cultural relics can be damaged by hordes of tiny invaders: bacteria, fungi, and algae. [Link]

Mashable » People think the Queen's choice of hat has a hidden meaning

Wednesday 21 June 11:50:49 UTC 2017

Queen Elizabeth has perched many a hat atop her regal head over the years. But today's choice has left Brits scratching their heads about the possible hidden meaning lurking underneath it. Some people believe the hat bears a striking resemblance to the European Union flag.  SEE ALSO: Feast your eyes on the Queen's kaleidoscopic wardrobe Does this mean the Queen is … [Link]

Popular Science » This river ecosystem hinges on thousands of drowned, rotting wildebeest

Wednesday 21 June 11:30:00 UTC 2017

Animals It's the circle of life. In a classic circle of life situation, it turns out this river relies on an annual influx of dead wildebeest to keep everything else alive. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Does the OnePlus 5 have a better camera than the iPhone 7 Plus?

Wednesday 21 June 11:15:00 UTC 2017

There are many features to consider when buying a smartphone. None, perhaps, is more important than the camera. The camera(s) — on both the front and back — of phones have really transformed from potatoes to point-and-shoot replacements in the last few years. Virtually every flagship phone released last year takes great photos. Hell, even budget phones stepped their photography game … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden sends Trump 297 copies of 'Philadelphia' to get him to care about HIV/AIDS

Wednesday 21 June 11:06:58 UTC 2017

James Corden is doing his part to promote healthcare in America. SEE ALSO: James Corden and Emily Blunt's musical version of 'Romeo and Juliet' will give you butterflies In the video above, Corden talks about the news that six members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS stepped down from their positions last week — their reason being that Donald … [Link]

Mashable » Unfunny guy mansplains comedy to female comedian on first date

Wednesday 21 June 10:56:25 UTC 2017

Of all the things never to say to a female comedian, this hideous conversation on Channel 4's First Dates contains the very worst. While Russell was on a first date with comedienne Kelly, he decided to offer up some thoughts on female comedians.  "Female stand-up comedians. They're not usually that attractive. They're quite fat," said Russell. Wow, how thoroughly charming, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » ESA approves gravitational-wave hunting spacecraft for 2034

Wednesday 21 June 10:54:57 UTC 2017

The triplet LISA spacecraft, which will use powerful lasers to measure ripples in space-time from supermassive black holes, have been green-lit [Link]

Mashable » Incredibly powerful rap about the London fire victims will move you to tears

Wednesday 21 June 10:50:19 UTC 2017

Grime and UK rap artists were among the first to come together to raise money for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in London.  Fundraising events were organised in the aftermath of the tragedy.  Also, West London-based MC Big Zuu has dropped a powerful music video which sums up the social inequality and the tragedy of what happened.  Shot … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram outed this Filipino celeb before she was ready, but she rose above the haters

Wednesday 21 June 10:26:40 UTC 2017

Angelina King wasn't planning to come out just yet, but Instagram spilled the beans. It was in July 2016, almost a year ago, that Angelina — then known as Ian King — came out to the public as a transgender woman. SEE ALSO: Twitter's LGBTQ heart emoji just got an inclusive update for Pride Month Of the Instagram outing, she said: … [Link]

Mashable » Euron Greyjoy will make Ramsay Bolton seem like 'a little kid' in new season of 'Game of Thrones'

Wednesday 21 June 10:06:44 UTC 2017

The Season 7 premiere of Game of Thrones is less than one month away and fans are preparing themselves for what will be an epic clash of family leaders. SEE ALSO: There's one massive hole in the 'Game of Thrones' trailer Last season, the Iron Islands saw the rise of a new king, Euron Greyjoy, who took the Salt Throne after … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Wars' Han Solo spinoff just lost its directors. Where did it all go wrong, and what happens next?

Wednesday 21 June 10:01:23 UTC 2017

As we absorb the shocking news that the Han Solo spinoff has just lost directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, some obvious questions have started to come up. Namely: Just what in the hell happened? And what happens now? SEE ALSO: The Han Solo movie now flying solo without directors The official reason cited by both parties (Lucasfilm and Lord & … [Link]

Slashdot » Star Wars' Han Solo Spinoff Directors Quit In the Middle of Shooting

Wednesday 21 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

hondo77 writes: Due to "different creative visions," Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are no longer directing the Han Solo movie, despite filming having started in January. The film is still scheduled to be released in May 2018. "Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are talented filmmakers who have assembled an incredible cast and crew, but it's become clear that we had … [Link]

Mashable » Man told he can't wear shorts to office, abides by the dress code for women instead

Wednesday 21 June 9:37:14 UTC 2017

When a heatwave hits Britain, choosing an office-appropriate outfit that doesn't make you sweat buckets is a huge predicament. When one call centre worker was sent home for wearing shorts to work, he hit back in an act of brave defiance.  SEE ALSO: I'm a guy and I will wear shorts to work until the day I die, don't @ me … [Link]

Mashable » China's ecommerce giants are forcing sellers to go cheap, whether they like it or not

Wednesday 21 June 9:30:56 UTC 2017

As the Amazons of China try to elbow each other out of the way, a couple of retailers are coming forward to reveal some of the lengths that China's ecommerce players will go to, to get you to add items to your cart. Liebo, a mid-sized women's apparel brand, accused the country's second-largest online retailer, JD.com, of forcibly slashing Liebo's product … [Link]

Mashable » Watching this BBC news presenter sit in silence for 4 minutes is strangely mesmerising

Wednesday 21 June 9:09:58 UTC 2017

Oh, the BBC — what a strange and wonderful place it is. SEE ALSO: This live BBC radio fail is so spectacularly British Last night, during BBC News at 10, a technical glitch left seasoned presenter Huw Edwards sitting in silence for four long minutes in the studio.  It was a strange and mesmerising experience, a sort of drop of tranquillity … [Link]

Mashable » Moving charity single for London tower fire victims is packed with celebrities

Wednesday 21 June 8:45:19 UTC 2017

Simon Cowell called and celebs responded.  SEE ALSO: Don't believe those ugly conspiracy theories around the Grenfell Tower fire British artists who have showed solidarity in the wake of the massive fire at Grenfell Tower in London that killed at least 79 people have recorded a charity single for the victims.  Tomorrow at 8am across major UK radio stations, you will … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Walk really fast to stop a wobbly suitcase ruining your holiday

Wednesday 21 June 8:29:03 UTC 2017

When a suitcase in motion becomes unstable, it can rock back and forth from wheel to wheel. Researchers have determined why that happens and how to stop it [Link]

New Scientist – News » Talk radio puts pumas off their meals so they may kill more deer

Wednesday 21 June 8:29:02 UTC 2017

The sound of people’s voices reduces pumas’ feeding time and makes them kill more deer, showing the wide-reaching effect of human activity [Link]

New Scientist – News » Babies are dying during childbirth in the UK due to poor care

Wednesday 21 June 8:29:01 UTC 2017

Three-quarters of babies who die or are brain damaged during childbirth in the UK might have been saved with better medical care, an inquiry has concluded [Link]

Mashable » Meet this adorable bilby named after the one-and-only Jane Goodall

Wednesday 21 June 7:38:31 UTC 2017

You may call this little Australian female bilby Jane — as in, after the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall. The cute marsupial was named at a ceremony organised by RSPCA Queensland, and Save The Bilby Fund co-founder, Frank Manthey on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Roger the beefcake kangaroo might be getting his own town statue now Little Jane joins the orchid Dendrobium goodallianum, … [Link]

Mashable » You can now make Spotify playlists in your group chat

Wednesday 21 June 7:33:41 UTC 2017

Spotify just released a fresh new feature just in time for your summer. A new update to Spotify's Facebook Messenger extension allows you to create playlists with friends, the company announced on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: You can now share Spotify music inside of Facebook Messenger To use the feature, one person creates the group playlist first, and then others in the … [Link]

Slashdot » Top UK Supermarket Laser Prints Labels On Avocados To Reduce Waste

Wednesday 21 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

One of the largest British retailers in London, M&S, is opting in for laser-printed barcodes to reduce paper waste. "The labels, which are etched onto fruit's skins with lasers instead of stickers, will save 10 tons of paper and five tons of glue every year according to M&S," reports The Telegraph. The labels will be etched into the skins of … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone was made because Steve Jobs hated this guy at Microsoft

Wednesday 21 June 6:59:07 UTC 2017

The design of the original iPhone has surprising origin story. The now iconic design came about because of a personal grudge Steve Jobs had against a Microsoft exec. SEE ALSO: The iPhone almost looked completely different, and, well, it's not good Speaking at an event Tuesday, Scott Forstall, who lead Apple's iOS software division under Jobs, recounted the surprising history behind … [Link]

Mashable » Travis Kalanick resigns as CEO of Uber

Wednesday 21 June 5:59:24 UTC 2017

Shortly after taking a leave of absence from his role as CEO of Uber, Travis Kalanick has now resigned from the post, The New York Times reported Wednesday.  According to the report, five of Uber's major investors demanded Kalanick's resignation on Tuesday, including venture capital firms Benchmark and Fidelity.  SEE ALSO: Uber's CEO is taking a leave of absence following release … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk, world's 8th best CEO, shares how he spends his free time

Wednesday 21 June 4:00:00 UTC 2017

Being a CEO—even one of the world's best CEOs—doesn't mean you have to stop partying. Just ask Elon Musk. SEE ALSO: Has Elon Musk finally … cracked? The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX came in eighth place on the 2017 Glassdoor Highest Rated CEOs list this year. But that's not the best part. Musk gave an interview with Glassdoor and answered … [Link]

Slashdot » Study Finds Yoga Works As Well As Physical Therapy For Back Pain

Wednesday 21 June 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TIME: Another study is touting the benefits of yoga — this time, for people with back problems. The new research put yoga head-to-head against physical therapy and found the two were equally good at restoring function and reducing the need for pain medication over time. In the new study, published in Annals of … [Link]

Mashable » Friendly koala walks into a restaurant full of diners like it's NBD

Wednesday 21 June 2:47:56 UTC 2017

It’s not always like this in Australia, but a koala walking into a restaurant is definitely something that could only happen Down Under. As one did at Genghis Khan Mongolian BBQ in suburban Adelaide on Monday night, according to The Advertiser.  SEE ALSO: Macadamia the koala joey is here to charm your socks off The very chill koala wandered in from … [Link]

Mashable » Freezing while your partner is sweating? This smart comforter has an answer.

Wednesday 21 June 2:35:53 UTC 2017

Smart beds are here to save your relationship.   First, Smartduvet came up with a self-making bed. Now the company is back with an Indiegogo campaign to fund a dual climate-controlled comforter (don't worry, it still works with the self-making feature). SEE ALSO: From vibrating pillowcases to smart pajama belts, sleep tech is flooding the market Smartduvet says the temperature … [Link]

Mashable » The internet has fallen in love with a couple who recreated their Pride March photo

Wednesday 21 June 2:02:00 UTC 2017

Twenty-four years later, Nicholas Cardello and Kurt English are still in love and proud.  The married couple went viral this week when they shared side-by-side photographs, shot more than two decades apart at Washington, D.C.'s LGBTQ march.  Image: Nicholas Cardello SEE ALSO: These poignant signs show what the Equality March is really about Nicholas, on the left, told Mashable that the first … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook has a rainbow Pride reaction, but not everyone gets to use it

Wednesday 21 June 1:56:37 UTC 2017

It’s June again, which means it's that time of year when Facebook sticks a rainbow on several of its features in celebration of Pride. This year, to the delight of many, the company went so far as to create a rainbow Pride reaction to join in with the hahas, wows, and other well-known digital icons. Slightly less delightful was the realization … [Link]

Slashdot » Sweden Passes Bill To Become Carbon Neutral By 2045

Wednesday 21 June 1:40:00 UTC 2017

Sweden is the first country to significantly upgrade its carbon ambitions since the Paris accord in 2015. The country has passed a new bill committing to cut its net carbon emissions to zero by 2045. New Scientist reports: The law was drawn up by a cross-party committee and passed with an overwhelming majority in parliament by 254 votes to 41. … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan O'Callaghan's poignant story of being gay in the NFL

Wednesday 21 June 1:08:02 UTC 2017

Former NFL lineman Ryan O'Callaghan came out as gay in a wrenching, poignant story posted online Tuesday.  The former New England Patriot and Kansas City Chief says he was planning to kill himself when his NFL career ended, after spending years hiding his sexuality from the world while playing a macho, brutal sport.  SEE ALSO: The NBA off-season's beautiful madness just … [Link]

Slashdot » The Best And Worst ISPs According To Consumer Reports

Wednesday 21 June 1:00:00 UTC 2017

In the August 2017 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, the nonprofit organization ranked internet service providers based off customer satisfaction. According to the report, many consumers still don't like their broadband and television provider, and don't believe they receive a decent value for the high price they pay for service. DSLReports summarizes the findings: The report […] names Chattanooga municipal … [Link]

Mashable » Wonder Woman was paid the same as Superman — please don't ruin this moment

Wednesday 21 June 0:36:57 UTC 2017

Gal Gadot will not be attending this bogus internet pity party. The real-life Wonder Woman is enjoying time with her husband and 3-month-old daughter after wrapping Justice League and a grueling global press tour for the sensationally successful Wonder Woman. No small part of that win: Its worldwide box office, now at $574 million, a powerful result that is surely already … [Link]

Slashdot » Mozilla Launches Privacy-Minded 'Firefox Focus' Browser For Android

Wednesday 21 June 0:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: Mozilla today launched a new browser for Android. In addition to Firefox, the company now also offers Firefox Focus, a browser dedicated to user privacy that by default blocks many web trackers, including analytics, social, and advertising. You can download the new app now from Google Play. Because Google isn't as strict … [Link]

Slashdot » Opus 1.2 Released

Wednesday 21 June 0:00:00 UTC 2017

jmv writes: The Opus audio codec, used in WebRTC and now included in all major web browsers, gets another major upgrade with the release of version 1.2. This release brings quality improvements to both speech and music, while remaining fully compatible with RFC 6716. There are also optimizations, new options, as well as many bug fixes. This Opus 1.2 demo … [Link]

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