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 » LaVar Ball is already making NBA life hard for Lonzo Ball

Friday 23 June 23:49:41 UTC 2017

Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball was selected by his hometown Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick of Thursday's NBA Draft. Lonzo's father, LaVar Ball, has been a media figure of Trumpian omnipresence since he started making bombastic comments right around March Madness.  LaVar is ostensibly being such a blowhard to promote his family's Big Baller Brand, hoping to facilitate … [Link]

Mashable » There's rosé deodorant now, because we've reached peak millennial

Friday 23 June 23:26:04 UTC 2017

If you've ever wanted to get that "just drank too many glasses of rosé with my avocado toast at brunch" scent without spending all your money on overpriced booze, you're in luck. SEE ALSO: 5 reasons we are way over rosé Native Cosmetics, an indie cosmetics brand that prides itself on being a "deodorant company that isn't a chemistry experiment," recently … [Link]

Slashdot » Texting While Driving Now Legal In Colorado — In Some Cases

Friday 23 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Fines for texting and driving in Colorado have jumped to $300, but according to the fine print, the increased fine only applies to drivers who are texting in "a careless or imprudent manner." Therefore, drivers who are texting in any other manner are still within the law. FOX31 Denver reports: Before the new legislation, any texting while driving was illegal. … [Link]

Mashable » Solange Knowles makes one of her youngest fan's dreams come true

Friday 23 June 23:19:04 UTC 2017

Tweet at a celebrity and you never know what the response response.  Photographer Shawn Theodore uploaded an adorable video to Twitter of his daughter pretending to FaceTime R&B singer Solange Knowles. The young fan thought she was talking to the real Solange, and so her father thought he would try to make that the case.  SEE ALSO: The wait is over … [Link]

Mashable » Very normal cat video ends with an unexpected twist

Friday 23 June 22:55:57 UTC 2017

Quality cat videos are essential to the stability of the internet. It's hard to think what this place would be like without videos of weird felines constantly gracing our screens. But given the influx of cat videos out there, something good better happen to make it one of the greats. Twitter user sarahjorden_ was creating some fresh cat content of her … [Link]

Mashable » Say goodbye to finstas and hello to Instagram 'favorites'

Friday 23 June 22:52:50 UTC 2017

You may finally be able to ditch your Finstagram for  good. Instagram is testing out "favorites," a whole new way of sharing photos with certain groups of people.  Basically, the feature allows users to have control over who sees specific posts, eradicating the need for the ever-popular finsta — secret Instagrams created mostly by teens for the purpose of sharing their … [Link]

Slashdot » IT Services Company Wipro Forces 600 Employees To Work In Bed Bug Infested Office

Friday 23 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

McGruber writes: Information Technology Services CorporationWipro's 600-employee call center in Chamblee, Georgia is in infected with bed bugs according to Atlanta television station 11Alive. The facilities manager admits there is a bed bug problem and it's been an issue since late May. Employees told the tv station that the bugs are all over the three floors — and they're biting. … [Link]

Mashable » Fishermen get an up-close, unexpected visit from a humpback whale

Friday 23 June 22:39:35 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » Recycled Falcon 9 rocket survives one of SpaceX's most challenging landings yet

Friday 23 June 22:25:29 UTC 2017

Space Challenge accepted. Today's rocket booster came down hard, but otherwise it was a successful landing. [Link]

Mashable » Rockstar's cool with mods, just don't mess with their online services

Friday 23 June 22:00:43 UTC 2017

The developers behind Grand Theft Auto want the world to know that they're perfectly fine with modders messing around with their games, they just want them to stick to single player while they're doing it. SEE ALSO: Super-dark short film was shot entirely in 'Grand Theft Auto V' and is way too real Grand Theft Auto V publisher Take-Two Interactive sent … [Link]

Mashable » Wacky dishes from the weird and wonderful world of 'Twin Peaks'

Friday 23 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

HOT DAMN the cherry pie from the Double R Diner looks good, but what about the other dishes from the weird and wonderful world that David Lynch created in Twin Peaks? Be sure to visit Mashable Watercooler Channel for more videos: http://on.mash.to/SubscribeWatercoo~ Read more… More about Watercooler, Entertainment, Food, Mashable Video, and Recipes [Link]

Slashdot » WikiLeaks Doc Dump Reveals CIA Tools For Hacking Air-Gapped PCs

Friday 23 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "WikiLeaks dumped today the manuals of several hacking utilities part of Brutal Kangaroo, a CIA malware toolkit for hacking into air-gapped (offline) networks using tainted USB thumb drives," reports Bleeping Computer. The CIA uses these tools as part of a very complex attack process, that allows CIA operatives to infect offline, air-gapped networks. The first stage … [Link]

Mashable » The wait is over: Here's what Jared Leto thinks about 'Wonder Woman'

Friday 23 June 21:49:14 UTC 2017

If an extremely fresh Rotten Tomatoes score and adorable photos of young girls feeling empowered by Wonder Woman's success on the big screen hasn't convinced you to high-tail to a movie theater, then yeah, you're probably waiting for Jared Leto's review.  Don't worry, the actor, who is probably unfazed by that weird smell no one can quite place, has seen Wonder … [Link]

Mashable » Alexis Bledel will join 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 2, but what does it mean?

Friday 23 June 21:39:16 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Shopping on-demand saves you money – here’s how

Friday 23 June 21:22:49 UTC 2017

You’ll never forget the early days of the internet: The bad graphics, the slow speeds, and that trademark dial-up sound.    If you had a fast enough modem to get online within an hour of logging on, you knew the peak of online shopping was paying too much money for used books or losing a bidding war on vintage sunglasses to … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube Claims 1.5 Billion Monthly Users

Friday 23 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Google's YouTube unit says it now reaches 1.5 billion viewers every month — and its users watch more than an hour of mobile videos per day — as it expands its video programming to sell more digital ads. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki also wrote that YouTube Red, the company's foray into original videos, has … [Link]

Mashable » We reread 'Lord of the Flies,' and it's way more sinister than you remember

Friday 23 June 21:08:21 UTC 2017

Ahhh, the simple struggles of childhood: Why can't you just play all the time? What happens when you argue with a friend? How do you grapple with the existential dilemma that comes with realizing the beast terrorizing humanity was us all along?  Okay, maybe that last one is a bit extreme, but that's the core question that the child characters must … [Link]

Mashable » 'MST3K' is getting a Twitch marathon, so you won't see daylight for a week

Friday 23 June 21:01:11 UTC 2017

We're still basking in the glow of Netflix's Mystery Science Theater 3000 revival, but if you're feeling nostalgic for the old series, Twitch has just the ticket. The social streaming site will host 38 classic episodes of MTS3K in a six-day marathon beginning  June 26 at 11 a.m. PT and ending July 3 on Shout! Factory TV's new Twitch channel.  … [Link]

Mashable » A mama bear and her cub take a quick dip to cool down, and it's adorable

Friday 23 June 20:57:31 UTC 2017

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ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: AI API Security, Trip Planning APIs and More

Friday 23 June 20:49:40 UTC 2017

Before we head off into the first weekend of the summer, let’s review the news we couldn’t cover with a look at what what going on in the world of APIs. Just in time for summer, Sygic is offering its trip planning API and SDKs to developers. [Link]

Mashable » CNN sent its Supreme Court sketch artist to the off-camera White House press briefing

Friday 23 June 20:42:35 UTC 2017

When life gives you off-camera White House press briefings, make your Supreme Court sketch artist draw them.  That seems to have been CNN's thought, anyway.  SEE ALSO: Twitter comedian Mike Huckabee burns CNN with 100% flawless joke The network sent its Supreme Court sketch artist Bill Hennessy to visit White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's domain on Friday. While he didn't … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Successfully Launches and Lands a Used Rocket For the Second Time

Friday 23 June 20:40:00 UTC 2017

SpaceX has successfully launched and landed a recycled Falcon 9 rocket for the second time. "The rocket's first stage — the 14-story-tall core that houses the fuel and the rocket's main engines — touched down on one of the company's autonomous drone ships in the Atlantic Ocean shortly after taking off from a launchpad at nearby Cape Canaveral, Florida," reports … [Link]

Mashable » The history of Pride

Friday 23 June 20:30:27 UTC 2017

June is LGBTQ Pride month, and cities all over the world are celebrating their true colors with fabulous marches and parades. However, many people forget that Pride’s inception is directly associated with political unrest and violence against LGBTQ people. The history of Pride is riddled with tension and activism. Read more…More about Political, Mashable Video, Lgbt, Parade, and Lgbtq [Link]

Mashable » Cartoon Network's 'OK K.O.!' is a unique TV/video game collaboration

Friday 23 June 20:27:52 UTC 2017

OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes is a TV show that isn't out yet. It has a parallel universe in the form of a video game called OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes, which also isn't out yet. The two are being created contemporaneously — the show by Cartoon Network and the game by Capybara Games — and both mediums are bleeding into … [Link]

Mashable » Polar bear can't quite catch her toy ball but we're all rooting for her

Friday 23 June 20:23:14 UTC 2017

The Oregon Zoo knows you need a video of a polar bear having a blast with a boomer ball, so they pulled through just in time for the weekend.Nora, the polar bear, became a resident of the Oregon Zoo last September and will be taking her definitely-bearable antics to the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City come this fall.Hopefully she'll … [Link]

Mashable » We found a naughty little fidget spinner that's sure to make you blush

Friday 23 June 20:18:46 UTC 2017

Just when you think every lewd thing imaginable has already been done to a fidget spinner, a new, naughtier invention comes along. Check out this scintillating addition to the trendy toy we all know and love. These may look like fairly innocent little stick figures, but when you give it a little turn, there's a very, um, erotic effect.  Sadly, … [Link]

Popular Science » The future of the Air Force is fighter pilots leading drone swarms into battle

Friday 23 June 20:07:09 UTC 2017

Military Cheap, unmanned wingmen could add punch and protection to fighter formations. A relatively inexpensive unmanned drone could change how the air force fights its wars… [Link]

Mashable » TFW when you’re bored on the train and forgot your phone

Friday 23 June 20:03:01 UTC 2017

If you're bored during your commute and have nothing to read, have no fear! We have found a savvy train passenger that can teach you a thing or two about using the resources found in your immediate environment to stay busy during your next ride. Twitter user TropicanaMaia posted these pictures of one nosy rider shamelessly using the his fellow passengers' … [Link]

Slashdot » If You Can Decentralize the Internet, Mozilla Has $2 Million For You

Friday 23 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Mozilla and the National Science Foundation want a new internet. And they want it to be free and accessible for everybody. From a report: They'll pay $2 million for it. On Wednesday, the two organizations issued a call to action for "big ideas that decentralize the web" as part of the "Wireless Innovation for a Networked Society" challenges. The challenges … [Link]

Popular Science » Why Morse code is actually a really weird way to communicate

Friday 23 June 19:52:10 UTC 2017

Entertainment An excerpt from Your Brain is a Time Machine. Why is time so important to Morse code? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Where Travis Kalanick and Donald Trump meet in the middle: Their supporters

Friday 23 June 19:51:51 UTC 2017

They might not be perfect, but they're winners. In 2017, it's a common refrain. For example: It's how Donald Trump supporters justify supporting Donald Trump. And it's also how Travis Kalanick supporters still justify supporting Travis Kalanick. Let's be clear: Kalanick is, in form and function, nothing like Trump. Kalanick is a legitimately successful entrepreneur who created a massive company out … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this gorilla dance like it's nobody's business

Friday 23 June 19:51:29 UTC 2017

A gorilla named Zola at the Dallas Zoo in Dallas, Texas was caught dancing in a pool. The video shows this behind-the-scenes fun is heartwarmingly cute. Read more…More about Animals, Gorilla, Dallas Zoo, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Shonda Rhimes shuts down Bill Cosby's sexual assault 'town halls' in one tweet

Friday 23 June 19:49:43 UTC 2017

Like most things Shonda Rhimes creates, her idea for a "town hall" to support sexual assault survivors knocks it out of the park. SEE ALSO: Bill Cosby plans to teach men to avoid sexual assault charges and WTF? Following a recent announcement that Bill Cosby — who was on trial for aggravated indecent assault stemming from an incident 13 years ago … [Link]

Mashable » Toilet charity wants to rename Indian village after Trump, but it's for a good cause

Friday 23 June 19:46:46 UTC 2017

During Donald Trump's first few months in office he's unexpectedly inspired a great deal of bathroom-related discussion, ranging from urine-themed jokes to trademarked Trump toilet paper. But the latest association between the U.S. President and toilets comes from a charity effort that hopes to provide a small village in northern India with access to improved sanitation facilities. SEE ALSO: Trump toilet … [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX’s second launch-and-land of a used rocket was a nail-biter

Friday 23 June 19:39:01 UTC 2017

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ProgrammableWeb.com » Aeris Weather API v1.7.0 Now Production Ready

Friday 23 June 19:31:23 UTC 2017

AerisWeather has released version 1.7.0 of its Aeris Weather API as production ready. The latest release includes both improvements/bug fixes as well as new features. Feature additions of note allow users to track lightning strikes, and mixed casing within the location search functionality. [Link]

Mashable » Gadgets to help make your smart home smarter

Friday 23 June 19:30:12 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You know what they say: once you go smart you never go back. (People say that, right?) Welcome to the smart side, where technology does all the work for you. These new gadgets will help to transform your house into a tech-assisted paradise.    … [Link]

Slashdot » Victims Aren't Reporting Ransomware Attacks, FBI Report Concludes

Friday 23 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Catalin Cimpanu, writing for BleepingComputer: Despite being an expanding threat, ransomware infections are rarely reported to law enforcement agencies, according to conclusions from the 2016 Internet Crime Report (PDF), released yesterday by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). During 2016, FBI IC3 officials said they received only 2,673 complaints regarding ransomware incidents, which ranked ransomware as the 22nd most … [Link]

Mashable » Johnny Depp would like to apologize for that 'bad joke' about Donald Trump's assassination

Friday 23 June 19:12:08 UTC 2017

Less than 24 hours since his foreboding question to a Glastonbury crowd, Johnny Depp has issued an apology. During remarks that proceeded a film screening, Depp suggested Donald Trump should be in attendance before asking "when was the last time an actor assassinated a president?" The uncomfortable joke sparked headlines and controversy, and now the actor is back-pedaling.  SEE ALSO: Johnny … [Link]

Mashable » Peter Dinklage's new HBO role is about as far away from Tyrion Lannister as you can imagine

Friday 23 June 19:10:22 UTC 2017

In true Lannister fashion, Peter Dinklage is keeping it in the HBO family with his latest project.  The Game of Thrones star will appear alongside 50 Shades of Grey's Jamie Dornan in My Dinner with Hervé, and while we have no doubt that Tyrion would have the swagger to pull off a Hawaiian shirt if he was so inclined, his role … [Link]

Mashable » The Best Comics You're Not Reading Yet

Friday 23 June 19:02:00 UTC 2017

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Mashable » These headphones will put Alexa in your head at all times (if you're into that sort of thing)

Friday 23 June 19:01:17 UTC 2017

Amazon’s Alexa is the personal secretary that can make us feel as powerful as Sabrina the Teenage Witch. But it's not always feasible to constantly be on your phone to stay connected when you leave the house. Thankfully, these are worries of the past with OnVocal's new headphones, which allow you to give Alexa commands (plus a lot more) from wherever … [Link]

Popular Science » #PopSciLovesNature and so do you

Friday 23 June 18:57:21 UTC 2017

Environment We asked you to show us your best nature photos, and you delivered! Here are some of our faves. Beautiful nature photos taken by you, our dear readers. Use #PopSciLovesNature to get yours added to the list. [Link]

Slashdot » Under Pressure, Western Tech Firms Including Cisco and IBM Bow To Russian Demands To Share Cyber Secrets

Friday 23 June 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Reuters report: Western technology companies, including Cisco, IBM and SAP, are acceding to demands by Moscow for access to closely guarded product security secrets, at a time when Russia has been accused of a growing number of cyber attacks on the West, a Reuters investigation has found. Russian authorities are asking Western tech companies to … [Link]

Mashable » Google promises to stop digging through your email inbox to target ads (which it was totally doing)

Friday 23 June 18:37:59 UTC 2017

Google will no longer scan your emails to steer the ads it shows you—a longstanding controversial practice that you may not have even been aware the company was doing. The surprise announcement seems to be an effort to appease paying users of Google's office email software. The search giant has never shown those customers ads or skimmed their emails as it … [Link]

Mashable » Conan O'Brien and Will Arnett fumble their way through Nintendo's 'ARMS'

Friday 23 June 18:24:38 UTC 2017

In Conan O'Brien's latest segment of Clueless Gamer, the host welcomes special guest Will Arnett to battle in Nintendo's bizarre new fighting game called ARMS. The two of them should definitely stick to their day (and late night) jobs. O'Brien and Arnett dish out a handful of jokes and burns to each other during their intense 1v1 battles, keeping the … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix's 'Glow' is a powerful journey of acceptance wrapped in a wild wrestling package

Friday 23 June 18:13:01 UTC 2017

Welcome to our weekly series "Cry of the Week," in which we highlight whichever moment made us ugly cry on our couches in the past seven days.  Spoiler warning: This post contains plot details for the first four episodes of Glow Season 1. You only have to watch one episode of Netflix's Glow to realize that the wrestling is somewhat … [Link]

Mashable » Look into these AI-generated people's eyes and let the nightmares wash over you

Friday 23 June 18:05:24 UTC 2017

When technology is used to make art, sometimes it produces beautiful results. And other times things get a little … strange. A new video going around Twitter shows an eerie girl moving her eyes as a cursor moves around on the screen. The thing is … it's not a real person in the video.  SEE ALSO: The creepiest videos from the … [Link]

Slashdot » Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop $120 'Bio-Frequency Healing' Sticker Packs Get Shot Down by NASA

Friday 23 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

From a report: Goop had claimed the costly "Body Vibes" stickers were "made with the same conductive carbon material NASA uses to line space suits so they can monitor an astronaut's vitals during wear" and because of that were able to "target imbalances" of the human body's energy frequencies when they get thrown out of whack, reports Gizmodo. The thing … [Link]

Mashable » The Southwest U.S. heat wave broke dozens of temperature records, giving us a glimpse at our climate future

Friday 23 June 17:51:12 UTC 2017

An unusually wide-reaching and long-lasting heat wave has gripped at least six states for an entire week, breaking or tying dozens of hot weather records. Temperatures were so high that certain aircraft couldn't fly out of airports including Phoenix and Palm Springs, offering a preview of what may happen to transportation networks as the climate continues to warm due to human-caused … [Link]

Popular Science » Don’t get too hyped about 'Planet 10' just yet

Friday 23 June 17:50:08 UTC 2017

Space Another day, another hypothetical object on the outskirts of the solar system. Something weird is going on out there, but scientists can't say for sure that it's a hidden planet. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » IBM is trying to forecast the weather on every block, worldwide

Friday 23 June 17:41:43 UTC 2017

Some people were puzzled when IBM bought The Weather Company — including weather.com and several meteorological data firms — in 2015. However, since then, the company known for its Watson AI platform has been finding new applications for the weather data it is vacuuming up on a daily basis.  Now comes news that IBM is getting into the weather modeling business, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Gender champions' in rural Kenya work with new hotline to protect women and girls

Friday 23 June 17:35:36 UTC 2017

Drought in a developing country can mean many things: a lack of water, a lack of food and nutrition, and a lack of economic growth that puts even more pressure on impoverished communities relying on farming for their livelihoods.  For women and girls, it also means a lack of protection. In Africa, women do 90% of the work of gathering … [Link]

Mashable » Man discovers 36-year-old message in a bottle and the original writer is delighted

Friday 23 June 17:29:22 UTC 2017

Old school communication meets new school communication. Ryan Burchett found a message in a bottle last weekend on Little St. Simons in Georgia. The buoyant letter was 36 years ago and thanks to social media he was able to connect with the original sender. SEE ALSO: 99-million-year-old bird fossil has been found preserved in amber and it's truly exquisite Douglas Stephens … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Will Stop Reading Your Emails For Gmail Ads

Friday 23 June 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Google will soon stop scanning emails received by some Gmail users, a practice that has allowed it to show them targeted advertising but which stirred privacy worries. From a report: The decision didn't come from Google's ad team, but from its cloud unit, which is angling to sign up more corporate customers. Alphabet's Google Cloud sells a package of office … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Synthetic iris could let cameras react to light like our eyes do

Friday 23 June 17:14:00 UTC 2017

The iris in our eyes shrinks the pupil in bright light and enlarges it in the dark, and now an artificial version could do the same for both eyes and cameras [Link]

Mashable » Grandpa's response to the birth of his grandchild is incredibly underwhelming

Friday 23 June 17:03:56 UTC 2017

Grandpas are often the kings of understatement and they all bow down to this supreme overlord of "meh."  A Redditor shared a photo Thursday of their grandfather reacting to the birth of his grandchild, and it sounds like the grandpa is just overflowing with joy. SEE ALSO: True hero sneaks grandma's dog into hospital by disguising it as a baby So … [Link]

Mashable » 'Snap Maps' are prime territory for FOMO and lurking

Friday 23 June 17:03:52 UTC 2017

It's a curious thing being able to see the location of many of your friends, colleagues, lovers and even family members on a virtual map. But, that's precisely what Snapchat's new feature Snap Maps is offering up. And, honestly, this new feature — released just a day ago — has already turned me into a creepy lurker.  SEE ALSO: Snapchat … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Uranus’s crooked, messy magnetic field might open and shut daily

Friday 23 June 17:00:00 UTC 2017

The off-kilter tumbling of the magnetic bubble around Uranus may regularly let a barrage of charged particles from the solar wind flow in [Link]

Mashable » It looks like the much-hyped Windows Whiteboard app has leaked

Friday 23 June 16:57:11 UTC 2017

No one is immune to leaks in the tech world and today it's Microsoft's turn as a version of its anticipated Whiteboard app looks like its leaked on the web.  SEE ALSO: The inside story behind the new Microsoft Surface Pro The video above from WindowsBlogItalia — a, well, Italian Windows blog — which purports to show the app in … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon could fill our cities with towering Echo-shaped drone hives

Friday 23 June 16:52:51 UTC 2017

Picture an Amazon Echo. Maybe you have one, or a friend does, or you've seen one in a commercial. They're cylindrical and black, and small enough to be unobtrusive sitting atop a kitchen counter. Now picture them the size of a skyscraper, amid buildings of a similar height. Picture this giant Echo full of little doors through which package-carrying drones buzz … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to overcome the entrepreneurial dilemma with Randi Zuckerberg

Friday 23 June 16:47:33 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Facebook is adding a new app, all about video creators

Friday 23 June 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Facebook wants more video, so it's releasing a new app just for creators, the company announced at the annual online video conference VidCon Friday.  SEE ALSO: Facebook is embracing YouTube-like stars as it pushes for more video It's in part an update to Facebook Mentions, an app currently available to verified accounts on the social network, which includes celebrities, online influencers, … [Link]

Mashable » We can't stop looking at these extremely weird stock photos

Friday 23 June 16:44:16 UTC 2017

Stock photos are weird. You may be thinking that was something you knew already, but trust us — you've barely even scratched the surface. SEE ALSO: We need to talk about all these absurd stock photos of hackers Over the past few weeks, UK journalist Andy Kelly has been showing us just how deep the rabbit hole goes with @darkstockphotos — … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Amputees control avatar by imagining moving their missing limbs

Friday 23 June 16:44:00 UTC 2017

Even after losing a limb, brain activity associated with imagined movements can be read by an fMRI brain scanner and used to control a computer character [Link]

Slashdot » Linus Torvalds Says Linux Still Surprises and Motivates Him

Friday 23 June 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Linus Torvalds: What I find interesting is code that I thought was stable continually gets improved. There are things we haven't touched for many years, then someone comes along and improves them or makes bug reports in something I thought no one used. We have new hardware, new features that are developed, but after 25 years, we still have old, … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau's socks demand the world's attention

Friday 23 June 16:38:29 UTC 2017

You know him, you love him, you read about him endlessly. But have you seen his socks? We are of course talking about the coolest Prime Minister Canada has ever seen, Justin Trudeau. He has many good qualities, but truly one of the best things about him is that he is the ultimate socks symbol.  In honor of the PM's delightful … [Link]

Mashable » Some people are worried about what 'Snap Maps' mean for teen safety

Friday 23 June 16:32:41 UTC 2017

Snapchat has just launched "Snap Maps" which allows you to show your location, see your friends' on a map as well seeing snaps from places around the world.  SEE ALSO: Snapchat releases 'Snap Maps,' aka a way to stalk strangers and events nearby Snapchat released the update saying 'We've built a whole new way to explore the world! See what's happening, … [Link]

Mashable » How you can make a meaningful impact on your community

Friday 23 June 16:30:27 UTC 2017

Even though we all have very busy lives, finding the time to make a difference is important. The biggest challenge, though, is knowing where to start. Even if we don't always know what projects are best for us to get involved with, small efforts can make a big impact. So rest assured, there are a few ways for you to use … [Link]

Popular Science » These bamboo bed sheets reach new levels of softness

Friday 23 June 16:30:18 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Save 40 percent off a luxurious set of natural yarns that stay soft and wrinkle-free. 40 percent off bamboo bedsheets. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Finding NASA's Curiosity rover, art-attacking microbes, and other amazing images of the week

Friday 23 June 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Science Newsworthy eye candy Our favorite images from this week in science, health, and environmental news. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Want to stop being connected 24/7? Try this 'dumbphone'

Friday 23 June 16:03:27 UTC 2017

Walk down the sidewalk of any major city and it's likely you'll see the same exact scene: Masses of people staring down at their phones instead of interacting with other living, breathing humans. At some point, after the smartphone became an essential part of our lives, push notifications and news feeds have commanded more and more of our attention. You could … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Claims 'No Known Ransomware' Runs on Windows 10 S. Researcher Says 'Hold My Beer'

Friday 23 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, Microsoft said "no Windows 10 customers were known to be compromised by the recent WannaCry (WannaCrypt) global cyberattack," adding that "no known ransomware works against Windows 10 S." News outlet ZDNet asked a security researcher to see how good Microsoft's claims were. Turns out, not much. From the report: We asked Matthew Hickey, a security researcher and … [Link]

Mashable » Jessica Williams is all charm in 'The Incredible Jessica James' trailer

Friday 23 June 15:50:16 UTC 2017

Jessica Williams never wanted to inherit The Daily Show, and after success with comedy and podcasts since she left Comedy Central, she's about to be a leading lady. In The Incredible Jessica James, Williams stars in the title role of the upcoming Netflix comedy, and if the trailer is any indication, it's going to make us fall in love with … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists honor David Bowie by naming a 100-million-year-old wasp after David Bowie

Friday 23 June 15:38:42 UTC 2017

David Bowie's memory is being preserved in a pretty unexpected way.  Nearly a year and a half after the "Space Oddity" singer's death, scientists have named a new, 100-million-year-old extinct species of wasps after him. The announcement was made in a paper in the latest edition of the Journal of Hymenoptera Research. SEE ALSO: Costa Rica's president swallowed a wasp during … [Link]

Popular Science » How to beach-proof your phone

Friday 23 June 15:30:00 UTC 2017

DIY Protect it from sun, sand, and seawater. Heat, sand, and water can destroy electronics. But that doesn't mean you have to leave your phone home when you visit the beach. Just take these precautions. [Link]

Slashdot » Google Will Now Hide Personal Medical Records From Search Results

Friday 23 June 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Mark Wilson, writing for BetaNews: Google has updated its search policies without any sort of fanfare. The search engine now "may remove" — in addition to existing categories of information — "confidential, personal medical records of private people" from search results. That such information was not already obscured from search results may well come as something of a surprise to … [Link]

Mashable » Evil Russian geniuses created a fidget spinner out of cars

Friday 23 June 15:18:45 UTC 2017

The fidget spinner trend is getting bigger and bigger and shows no sign of stopping. It has gotten so big, in fact, that people are no longer satisfied with handheld versions, and are creating the toys out of much larger materials to appease their fidgeting urges. In this video uploaded to Youtube by user Гараж 54, a group of Russian … [Link]

Mashable » The effects of cuddling on a relationship

Friday 23 June 15:15:00 UTC 2017

Physician Dr. Roshini Raj explains the effects and benefits of cuddling. Love 101 is a new mini-series from Mashable and Bravo. Dr. Raj guides you through the effects of falling in and out of love. Subscribe to Mashable: http://on.mash.to/subscribe Read more… More about Sex, Bravo, Cuddling, Love 101, and Science [Link]

Mashable » Poor, hip weatherman's forecast thwarted by massive umbrella

Friday 23 June 15:11:42 UTC 2017

Armed with a truly massive umbrella, this Irish weatherman braved the wind and rain to bring a live forecast to his Ireland AM viewers.  But as anyone who's carried an umbrella through a windy rainstorm knows, it's only a matter of time before your rain gear quite literally turns against you.  Good luck out there, dude. Read more… window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync~ js=document.createElement('scri~ … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 Worst Emoji of All Time

Friday 23 June 15:06:56 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Emoji, Mashable Reels, Worst Emoji, Culture, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » Someone painted Mark Zuckerberg's face on their nails and he's into it

Friday 23 June 15:06:46 UTC 2017

In the wonderful world of outrageous nail art, this is one manicure you're sure to "like." Mark Zuckerberg, the man behind Facebook, posted a photo on his Instagram of some very on-brand nail art, and it is really something. This is a first. #fcs2017 A post shared by Mark Zuckerberg (@zuck) on Jun 22, 2017 at 4:58pm PDT Let's dissect the … [Link]

Mashable » Light up the crowd with these LED lashes

Friday 23 June 14:56:16 UTC 2017

f.lashes are LED lashes. They are activated by head motion such as tilting your or nodding. There's a thin wire for you to put behind your ear and attach the controller behind your head. f.lashes claim to be weather-resistant and don't emit noticeable heat. They are reusable and costs $40. Read more…More about Fashion, Kickstarter, Light, Future, and Glow [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel had a serious chat with some kids about the GOP health care bill

Friday 23 June 14:50:25 UTC 2017

Republicans unveiled their new healthcare bill on Thursday, so Jimmy Kimmel sat down with some future voters and leaders to get their take on all things health care, going to the doctor, and sharing. The young minds had a lot to say — including that "of course!" people who have money should help those who don't to get better if … [Link]

Mashable » Johnny Depp had a question about Donald Trump's assassination at Glastonbury

Friday 23 June 14:44:21 UTC 2017

Johnny Depp has taken a page out of Kathy Griffin's book when it comes to resisting the current occupant of The White House.  During the introduction to his 2004 film The Libertine at Cineramageddon, the drive-in film portion of arts festival Glastonbury, the actor tried to get political with a super awkward joke. While he did not quite pose for a … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Government Fabricates Social Media Posts for Strategic Distraction, not Engaged Argument

Friday 23 June 14:42:00 UTC 2017

Abstract of a study: The Chinese government has long been suspected of hiring as many as 2,000,000 people to surreptitiously insert huge numbers of pseudonymous and other deceptive writings into the stream of real social media posts, as if they were the genuine opinions of ordinary people. Many academics, and most journalists and activists, claim that these so-called "50c party" … [Link]

Mashable » Ron Howard gently reminds you that he's been a 'Star Wars' fan for longer than you have

Friday 23 June 14:40:32 UTC 2017

Ron Howard is ready to talk.  The newly installed director of the Han Solo spinoff has spoken up to express how "grateful" he is to join Star Wars after being a fan of franchise for "forever." SEE ALSO: Ron Howard is the perfect choice to fix Han Solo. Here's why. Howard was announced as the new director of the movie just … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry just released a behind-the-scenes video of One Love Manchester

Friday 23 June 14:40:12 UTC 2017

Ariana Grande's unifying One Love Manchester benefit concert — which took place after a deadly attack at her May show left 22 dead and dozens injured  — brought together some of the world's most popular musical artists to raise money for Manchester attack victims. And though the touching performances are over, Katy Perry recently released some behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals, … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix embraces eccentric '80s wrestling with 'GLOW'

Friday 23 June 14:32:33 UTC 2017

In an era of prestige television, it's rare that a show gets to be as guiltlessly entertaining as Netflix's GLOW. Set in the psychedelic 1980s, GLOW follows a group of "unconventional" women (not thin, white, or even blonde) in the process of filming a wrestling movie, a first for all of them and a seemingly impossible ask. SEE ALSO: 'Orange … [Link]

Mashable » If you shop at Target, we've got bad news for you

Friday 23 June 14:29:24 UTC 2017

How do you compete with Amazon and Walmart? That's the question ringing in the ears of everyone who works in U.S. retail. Amazon's blockbuster $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods solidified the notion that the retail giant is not content to just dominate ecommerce—it's coming for your real-world stores too.  Walmart is attacking from the other direction. Already established as … [Link]

Mashable » Tech studio turns your deepest memories into mind-blowing abstract art

Friday 23 June 14:22:31 UTC 2017

Imagine if you could turn your memories and emotions into compelling abstract paintings.  A London-based creative technology studio, Random Quark, has found a way to visually and directly represent emotions by scanning people's brains to create awe-inspiring paintings.  Read more…More about Art, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Memories, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Cap off your summer with stunning 'Star Wars' concert series

Friday 23 June 14:18:28 UTC 2017

What could possibly be more epic than Star Wars? Only watching it in a massive theater with live music. The New York Philharmonic is presenting its first-ever Star Wars concert series in September, featuring all three original films and The Force Awakens set to their iconic scores. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' Han Solo spinoff just lost its directors. Where did it … [Link]

Mashable » Take your love of the environment to work with these 11 products

Friday 23 June 14:05:29 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Thinking green is more than just a bumper sticker. These days, it’s a whole new way of life. You already recycle at home and compost whatever you can, but what happens when you go to work? Just because you have to work 9-5 doesn’t … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Begins Production For Its First Internet of Things-optimised Exynos Processor

Friday 23 June 14:02:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Samsung Electronics has launched the Exynos i T200, its first processor optimised for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the company has announced. The South Korean tech giant said the chip has upped security and supports wireless connections, with hopes of giving it an advantage in the expanding IoT market. The Exynos i T200 applies … [Link]

Mashable » Curious wild seal checking out a snorkeler is amazing and nerve-wracking

Friday 23 June 13:34:20 UTC 2017

Few people get to experience the glory of nature up close and personal. SEE ALSO: Dolphins prove they're the coolest animals alive by hydroplaning on the shore Blogger and Adventurer Lizzie Carr was snorkeling off the southwest coast of England in the Isle of Scilly with a group of friends when she captured the amazing moment a curious seal swam up … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb might launch a premium option where the rooms are just like hotels

Friday 23 June 13:28:13 UTC 2017

Airbnb wants to be more like the hotels it's disrupting.  The short-term home rental platform is getting ready to launch a premium tier of rentals that would compete more directly with hotels, according to a report in Bloomberg.  SEE ALSO: How Airbnb plans to help refugees find shelter The service would match higher-paying guests with high-quality home rentals, checked by Airbnb's … [Link]

Mashable » Gordon Ramsay insulted school lunch cheesy breadsticks and Americans are pissed

Friday 23 June 13:27:37 UTC 2017

Americans aren't proud of their school lunches, but do not mess with cheesy breadsticks. Celebrity chef and reality TV star Gordon Ramsay is well known for being vocal about his opinions on food. His brash and outspoken criticism is his schtick, and he's basically turned his Twitter feed into an all-out war on crappy food pics. The jokey tweets have got … [Link]

Mashable » Space nerds rejoice: SpaceX is planning a rocket launch double-header in the next 3 days

Friday 23 June 13:24:43 UTC 2017

SpaceX is set to have a big few days.  On Friday, the Elon Musk-founded company is planning to launch a satellite into space aboard a Falcon 9 booster that has already been to space and back once before. The company will then try to land that booster back on Earth again.  Then on Sunday, SpaceX will attempt another rocket launch and … [Link]

Mashable » There is now a Babadook dildo in honor of the latest LGBTQ icon

Friday 23 June 13:24:30 UTC 2017

If you thought fidget spinner butt plugs were the ultimate trendy sex toy, then you've got another thing coming.  Meet the BabaDong, an homage to the newest queer icon, the Babadook. What better way to celebrate Pride month than with this striking Babadildo. Image: indiegogoThe evil genius behind this project is a special FX artist from Los Angeles who goes by … [Link]

Mashable » The Senate GOP's 'cruel' healthcare bill can't escape from Seth Meyers' fury

Friday 23 June 13:16:57 UTC 2017

After weeks of secrecy surrounding the Senate GOP's healthcare bill, a draft was finally released Thursday. As predicted, it makes cuts to Medicaid, gets rid of essential health benefits, and eliminates the mandate that every American have health insurance. On Thursday's Late Night, host Seth Meyers drew parallels between President Donald Trump's Wednesday speech in Iowa — in which he … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrities pay $40k for a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, then act surprised for some reason

Friday 23 June 13:14:34 UTC 2017

Getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame is one of the biggest honors of a celebrity's career — but being awarded one is never a total surprise, no matter how many people pretend it is. Case in point: "Weird Al" Yankovic, who tweeted:  I just found out I’m getting a star on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. Unbelievable!! — Al … [Link]

Mashable » Dude's fake police traffic stop proposal is certainly unforgettable, to say the least

Friday 23 June 13:02:50 UTC 2017

We get it, some people really want a unique wedding proposal. Some pop the question in a stadium or at the end of a hiking trip on top of a mountain. But Michael Yuan from Adelaide, Australia brought "unforgettable proposals" to a whole new level by asking the South Australian Police to organize a fake traffic stop on Wednesday just so … [Link]

Popular Science » A border wall made of solar panels wouldn't actually be good for the environment

Friday 23 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Environment Is this a bright idea? In recent statements, President Trump has suggested the border wall will be solar. We dig into what that might look like. [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Plans To Dismantle Obama-Era 'Startup Visa'

Friday 23 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A regulation from the Obama administration that would have allowed foreign-born entrepreneurs who raise investor cash to build their startups in the U.S. won't be allowed to go into effect. The Department of Homeland Security will file an official notice to delay the International Entrepreneur Rule for eight months. The intention … [Link]

Mashable » This slim iPhone case uses 'smart material' to shield your phone like a tank

Friday 23 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you want to make your phone nearly impervious to dings and dents and cracked screens, one approach is to buy an ultra-thick case. But good luck fitting it in your pocket, mounting it in any dock accessory, or carrying it around without pulling … [Link]

Mashable » Smashburger will soon let you pay with your iPhone

Friday 23 June 12:38:58 UTC 2017

Apple is slowly but surely growing the list of places where you can pay hands-free with your iPhone and Apple Pay. The latest addition: Smashburger, which announced that it will begin accepting Apple Pay later this year.  SEE ALSO: This could be our first look at the iPhone 8's glorious edge-to-edge screen Once it's live in store, you'll be able to … [Link]

Popular Science » As drought looms, could this team of scientists prove cloud seeding works?

Friday 23 June 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Technology The Mod Squad. With drought parching the West, seeding clouds for snow is more important than ever. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Google’s multitasking neural net can juggle eight things at once

Friday 23 June 12:22:00 UTC 2017

Deep-learning systems can struggle to handle more than one task, but a fresh approach by Google Brain could turn neural networks into jacks of all trades [Link]

Mashable » The Queen reported to police by eagle-eyed member of the public

Friday 23 June 11:59:19 UTC 2017

Someone snitched on the Queen to the police for not wearing seatbelt. Yes, really.  SEE ALSO: People think the Queen's choice of hat has a hidden meaning Some concerned dude had the exhilarating idea of calling 999 — the UK's emergency-only service — and reported Elizabeth, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms.  Our eagle-eyed friend noticed the … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga's hiking outfit proves she's the DGAF duchess we always knew she was

Friday 23 June 11:50:15 UTC 2017

Lady Gaga never fails to flaw us with her exquisite style. But her latest outfit, worn while on a hike in Montauk, New York, is perhaps her most diva-esque outfit to date. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga pens touching note for her late best friend While most of us don leggings, hoodies, trainers, or hiking boots, when out for a hike with … [Link]

Mashable » Woman can make her massive dog instantly less intimidating and it involves menswear

Friday 23 June 11:41:55 UTC 2017

People who love and care for what others consider "scary dogs" know the struggles of having a misunderstood canine bestie.  It stings a bit when people pull away from a dog that you know to be lovable and gentle. SEE ALSO: UPS worker caught taking selfies with 3 cute doggos A redditor named tricksy_trixie posted a photograph of her sister's adorable … [Link]

Mashable » Banksy's secret identity may have finally been revealed

Friday 23 June 11:23:30 UTC 2017

The identity of master street artist Banksy, one of the great mysteries of our time, may have been revealed once for all.  SEE ALSO: Satirical Banksy-style mural shows Donald Trump as evolutionary misstep British DJ Goldie referred to him as "Robert" during the Distraction Pieces podcast — but he didn't elaborate further.  That seems to confirm rumours and speculations that behind … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden and Seth Rogen deliver pizzas to total strangers and it's hilarious

Friday 23 June 10:43:06 UTC 2017

A "mystery box pizza" doesn't sound too appealing. But when it's delivered by James Corden and Seth Rogen, it's instantly intriguing. SEE ALSO: James Corden and Emily Blunt's musical version of 'Romeo and Juliet' will give you butterflies In the video above, Corden and Rogen play a hilarious game of Mystery Pizza Box. The duo rock up to people's homes … [Link]

Mashable » Emotional music video for Grenfell fire victims will pull on your heartstrings

Friday 23 June 10:37:16 UTC 2017

In the aftermath of the devastating Grenfell Tower fire that's claimed at least 79 lives, Simon Cowell released a charity single — "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Artists for Grenfell. SEE ALSO: Don't believe those ugly conspiracy theories around the Grenfell Tower fire In the official music video, celebrities like Rita Ora, The Who, Robbie Williams, Jessie J, Liam Payne, … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Building Microservices with ASP.NET Core – $25.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 23 June 10:31:20 UTC 2017

Get "Building Microservices with ASP.NET Core" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-06-26 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Sick of censoring content, China bans livestreaming altogether

Friday 23 June 10:19:19 UTC 2017

Chinese authorities have sent shockwaves through the social media sphere, with a blanket ban on livestreaming across three major online platforms. On Thursday, the government ordered Weibo, iFeng and ACFUN to stop all its video and audio streaming services, according to an FT report. SEE ALSO: China ironically decides to clamp down on online news outlets on World Press Freedom Day … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling revealed there are two Harry Potters and we're in total shock

Friday 23 June 10:16:58 UTC 2017

J.K. Rowling, kween of Twitter, loves dropping bombshells for her Harry Potter fans from time to time.  SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling and Stephen King join forces to troll Donald Trump The latest will make your jaw drop and shake your fists in the air. In a recent Pottermore entry, the writer explained that in her magical wizarding world there are technically … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix Launches New 'Interactive Shows' That Let Viewers Dictate the Story

Friday 23 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Netflix announced that it's launching an all-new interactive format that turns viewers in storytellers, letting them dictate each choice and direction the story takes. "In each interactive title, you can make choices for the characters, shaping the story as you go," according to Netflix. "Each choice leads to a different adventure, so you can watch again and again, and see … [Link]

Mashable » School in China literally cracks down on students' phones

Friday 23 June 9:39:21 UTC 2017

Many schools frown upon students bringing phones to school. And this one means business. A middle school in Guiyang, a city in southwest China, is going viral for actually destroying phones that it confiscates.  SEE ALSO: Your cracked iPhone screen might soon be easier and cheaper to repair And as if it couldn't get any worse, the phones, which are first … [Link]

Mashable » Gorilla dancing like nobody's watching will make you feel pure joy

Friday 23 June 8:41:49 UTC 2017

How to improve a video of a breakdancing Gorilla in a paddling pool?  Easy, just add "Maniac" from the Flashdance soundtrack.  You don't believe me? Just watch this:  People were mesmerised by the talented animal letting his freak flag fly: hahaha magical https://t.co/esBAAPm5wb — Joel Pavelski (@joelcifer) June 22, 2017 Gorilla dancing to “Maniac” is essential viewinghttps://t.co/5ErP1vnZKg — Spencer Steel (@spencerjsteel) … [Link]

Mashable » 7 of the most hard-to-reach Snapchat geofilters around the world

Friday 23 June 7:59:07 UTC 2017

Putting a snazzy geofilter on your Snapchats is something many of us don't think twice about. But, have you ever swiped right in some of the world's most far-flung and hard-to-reach places?  Even in remote spots like waterfalls, caves and forests, there are snazzy geofilters for you to spruce up your travel snaps.  SEE ALSO: How to make money designing custom … [Link]

Mashable » You can now buy a paperclip from Prada for the low, low price of $185

Friday 23 June 7:09:08 UTC 2017

It’s not just a paperclip, its Prada. This $185 Prada paperclip sold by Barney's New York is the latest in the list of extravagant things you will never need.  SEE ALSO: Rihanna's new jelly slides look like those cheap sandals found all over Asia Okay, to be fair, it's not technically a paperclip, but a paperclip-shaped money clip. Image: prada/barney's/screenshotWell that … [Link]

Mashable » Boys told not to wear shorts to school, so they showed up in skirts

Friday 23 June 7:05:59 UTC 2017

These schoolboys are fighting their school's dress code, one skirt at a time. Around 50 boys at Isca Academy in Exeter, UK, protested their school's no shorts policy by turning up in skirts on Thursday, reported by Devon Live.  The students reportedly got the idea from the school's head teacher, who jokingly suggested they could wear skirts if they like.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » ESA Approves Gravitational-Wave Hunting Spacecraft For 2034

Friday 23 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

The European Space Agency has approved the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna mission designed to study gravitational waves in space. The spacecraft is slated for launch in in 2034. New Scientist reports: LISA will be made up of three identical satellites orbiting the sun in a triangle formation, each 2.5 million kilometers from the next. The sides of the triangle will … [Link]

Mashable » NBA draft no. 1 pick Markelle Fultz could use some work on his paid Instagram post game

Friday 23 June 5:43:17 UTC 2017

Congratulations to Markelle Fultz, who was drafted as the number one overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Now that Fultz is a fully-fledged NBA player, he'll be getting plenty of attention from sponsors — like Nike, who has already signed an endorsement deal with the 19-year-old. SEE ALSO: The NBA off-season's beautiful madness just might be the best … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube's VR 180 and Daydream cameras bring immersive video to traditional creators

Friday 23 June 5:33:42 UTC 2017

Even if you've never strapped on a virtual reality headset, if you're a heavy YouTube user, you've probably stumbled upon a 360 video on the site and thought: This looks interesting, but very weird and hard to watch in my browser.  YouTube has been obviously been paying attention to these kinds of comments and has come up with a solution that … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix's new film is already getting '13 Reasons Why' criticism — and it's not even out yet

Friday 23 June 3:44:59 UTC 2017

To the Bone doesn't premiere on Netflix until July 14, but the streaming platform is already facing sharp online criticism from people who say the trailer's portrayal of a young woman's eating disorder is triggering and potentially harmful.  One look at the Twitter hashtag #TotheBone and it's easy to see why those who've had eating disorders are worried about how the … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Discover How To Stop Luggage From Toppling On the Race Through the Airport

Friday 23 June 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Scientists have worked out why suitcases tend to to rock violently from one wheel to the other until they overturn on the race through the airport. This most pressing of modern mysteries was taken on by physicists in Paris, who devised a scale model of a two-wheeled suitcase rolling on a … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla may launch its own music streaming service because, well, why not

Friday 23 June 2:25:38 UTC 2017

Why dip your toes into the plebeian pool of music streaming services when you can have your own private aural sauna? That appears to be the question Tesla is asking, with reports suggesting the electric car company is exploring launching a music streaming service for its vehicles. That's right, it looks like Tesla just might fancy its customers a bit too … [Link]

Slashdot » Home Improvement Chains Accused of False Advertising Over Lumber Dimensions

Friday 23 June 2:05:00 UTC 2017

per unit analyzer writes: According to Consumerist, an attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit charging Home Depot (PDF) and Menards (PDF) with deceptive advertising practices by selling "lumber products that were falsely advertised and labeled as having product dimensions that were not the actual dimensions of the products sold." Now granted, this may be news to the novice DIYer, but … [Link]

Mashable » Hummer factory gets second life making electric cars

Friday 23 June 1:27:31 UTC 2017

A U.S. auto plant that once made giant gas-guzzlers will now make cars that don't need gas at all. AM General, which previously built the Hummer H2, sold its factory in South Bend, Indiana to the electric carmaker SF Motors, both firms announced  Thursday. SF Motors will pay $110 million to produce "intelligent electric vehicles," according to publicly available filings. It … [Link]

Slashdot » McDonald's Hits All-Time High As Wall Street Cheers Replacement of Cashiers With Kiosks

Friday 23 June 1:25:00 UTC 2017

McDonald's is expected to increase its sales via new digital ordering kiosks that will replace cashiers in 2,500 restaurants. As a result, the company's shares hit an all-time high, rallying 26 percent this year through Monday. CNBC reports: Andrew Charles from Cowen cited plans for the restaurant chain to roll out mobile ordering across 14,000 U.S. locations by the end … [Link]

Mashable » The NBA Draft proves just how far men's fashion has come

Friday 23 June 1:15:42 UTC 2017

June 2003: A time when 50 Cent's "21 Questions" ruled the pop charts, Charlie's Angles: Full Throttle ruled the box office, and young men favored very, VERY baggy suits.  Thankfully, we've come a long way since, as evidenced by this comparison that circulated on Twitter during Thursday's NBA Draft.  2003 vs. 2017 #NBADraft suit gamepic.twitter.com/Yemyf137aW — 120 Sports (@120Sports) June 22, … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk just made a bad Twitter joke, and we are so confused

Friday 23 June 1:07:52 UTC 2017

As you know, Elon Musk's tweets are heard 'round the world. So when he tweeted a poll Thursday night asking people about irony on social media, well, the internet was just so confused. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk wants your trip to Mars to be like a Carnival cruise "Do want irony on social media?" Elon asked, and the responses were … … [Link]

Slashdot » The US Government Wants To Permanently Legalize the Right To Repair

Friday 23 June 0:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: In one of the biggest wins for the right to repair movement yet, the U.S. Copyright Office suggested Thursday that the U.S. government should take actions to make it legal to repair anything you own, forever — even if it requires hacking into the product's software. Manufacturers — including John Deere, Ford, … [Link]

Mashable » The 9 funniest lines from a coal kingpin's lawsuit against John Oliver

Friday 23 June 0:41:28 UTC 2017

John Oliver is facing the legal wrath of a lawsuit-happy coal baron after a brutal segment in which the host tore into the American coal industry. The document accuses Oliver of a "ruthless character assassination" of Robert Murray, CEO of the nation's largest coal mining operation, Murray Energy. SEE ALSO: Coal company sues John Oliver for being John Oliver It didn't … [Link]

Mashable » Chicago's new Apple store has a MacBook Air for a roof

Friday 23 June 0:11:32 UTC 2017

The roof went up a few weeks ago on the new Apple store in downtown Chicago, but it wasn't until one detail was added Thursday that the design started to really come together. SEE ALSO: Don't tell Apple: AirBar turns your MacBook Air into a touchscreen laptop For an hour or so in the afternoon the shiny silver roof was augmented … [Link]

Slashdot » Ron Howard Steps In To Direct Han Solo Movie

Friday 23 June 0:05:00 UTC 2017

Two days after directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were let go in the middle of shooting the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff movie, the spot has been filled. Ron Howard has been named the new direct of Lucasfilm and Disney's Han Solo movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. From the report: Howard, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter, will meet … [Link]

Mashable » How many lies are the 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 trailers telling us?

Friday 23 June 0:01:16 UTC 2017

Trailers lie.  It's kind of the entire point of a trailer, if you think about it — a TV show or movie wants to get you hyped for what you're about to see, but the producers don't actually want to give away any major plot points before you watch the finished product.  So every trailer features misdirects and visual trickery to … [Link]

Mashable » The tensest moments in film that will leave you exhausted

Friday 23 June 0:00:00 UTC 2017

What is it really that makes our stomachs churn in film's most tension filled moments? This week, we're looking at all the different types of cinematic tension and our picks for the best versions of each. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tension, Back To The Future, Cinefix, and Movie Lists [Link]

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