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 » We aren't ready for frosted tips in 2017, but apparently some people are

Tuesday 27 June 23:58:09 UTC 2017

Tooth gems are somewhat bearable, and we can deal with fanny packs and a Twin Peaks revival.  But frosted tips!? That might be taking this whole '90s culture resurrection a little too far.  Not for some people though, who are going all in and going all Guy Fieri on us in 2017. SEE ALSO: Cheeky political ad is a total throwback … [Link]

Slashdot » Petya Ransomware Outbreak Originated In Ukraine Via Tainted Accounting Software

Tuesday 27 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bleeping Computer: Today's massive ransomware outbreak was caused by a malicious software update for M.E.Doc, a popular accounting software used by Ukrainian companies. According to several researchers, such as Cisco Talos, ESET, MalwareHunter, Kaspersky Lab, and others, an unknown attacker was able to compromise the software update mechanism for M.E.Doc's servers, and deliver … [Link]

Mashable » Looking for a tech detox? Try these 9 Vegas destinations

Tuesday 27 June 23:18:05 UTC 2017

Las Vegas may not be the first place that pops into your head when the idea of a tech detox comes up.     You’re practically expected to walk around the strip with your phone out to accurately document the level of excitement that envelopes this city on a 24/7 basis. Still, there are people out there who want to “live in … [Link]

Mashable » TL;DR on Facebook's hate speech strategy: 'It's hard, guys'

Tuesday 27 June 23:17:20 UTC 2017

As Facebook works to become more transparent about its strategy to combat hate speech, one of its public policy leaders published a lengthy explainer on the process Tuesday. For all of the post's enlightening details, though, it felt as if Facebook was saying, "Sorry, guys, it's hard." Richard Allan, Facebook's VP of Public Policy in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, … [Link]

Mashable » Flight delayed after woman threw coins inside plane's engine for good luck

Tuesday 27 June 22:59:09 UTC 2017

Delayed flights are a bummer, especially ones that are caused by well-meaning humans doing things they shouldn't. A flight out of Shanghai to Guangzhou, China, was delayed for several hours after a superstitious passenger decided to throw a bunch of coins at the plane's engine, reports the AFP. SEE ALSO: Pink planes and painted cows: The weird side of World War … [Link]

Slashdot » Police Use Lyft As 'Trojan Horse' To Capture Suspect In Murder of Tech CEO

Tuesday 27 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

McGruber writes: On Friday, June 23, 2017, three men broke into the home of Albert Eugene DeMagnus, the CEO of Computer Management Services. The men stabbed DeMangus, who was pronounced dead after he had been taken to a hospital. Police officers chased two of the suspects as they fled in DeMangus' gray Lexus. The Lexus crashed and the two men … [Link]

Mashable » James Harrison's workout Instagrams will either motivate or depress the hell out of you

Tuesday 27 June 22:09:22 UTC 2017

MOTIVATION MONDAY, Y'ALL!!!!! Oh. Hm. It's Tuesday?  Well, these videos might motivate you. Then again, they might depress you. Either way, they show about as savage a workout regimen as you'll ever see.  James Harrison is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's a beast, as the kids say. And he's 39 years old.  Going swimming with the 🐬 A post … [Link]

Mashable » The 'debate' Rick Perry wants to hold on global warming is total BS

Tuesday 27 June 22:05:51 UTC 2017

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry had two opportunities on Tuesday to elaborate on his views about climate science, which have been thrown in doubt lately after congressional testimony.  Is he, like Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt, an avowed climate change denier? Or is he a more middle-of-the-road figure when it comes to his stance on whether human-caused global warming … [Link]

Slashdot » NVIDIA To Launch Graphics Cards Specifically Designed For Digital Currency Mining

Tuesday 27 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Digital currency mining is in high demand, causing GPU prices to skyrocket. Nvidia is planning to capitalize on this trend by releasing graphics cards specifically designed for cryptocurrency. From a product listing on ASUS' website: "ASUS Mining P106 is designed for coin mining with high-efficiency components — delivering maximum hash-rate production at minimum cost. ASUS Mining P106 enhances the megahash … [Link]

Mashable » Nice.

Tuesday 27 June 21:51:17 UTC 2017

Two Billion People Coming Together on Facebook https://t.co/NMwI1NTplD — Facebook Newsroom (@fbnewsroom) June 27, 2017 Give it a second. Nice. Nice. NICE. Congratulations to Facebook. And everyone on it.  Time for a nap.  Or a smoke. Read more… window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync~ js=document.createElement('scri~ _msla("//platform.twitter.com/~ about Facebook, Funny, Sex, Nice, and Culture [Link]

Mashable » This creative new toy teaches kids about transgender identity

Tuesday 27 June 21:50:39 UTC 2017

Meet Sam. Sam is just a kid who wants to help you understand who he is. And he happens to be transgender. The trans boy is actually a brand-new toy in development, and his creators hope he explains what it means to be transgender to children. Made up of a series of stacking dolls, each layer of the toy represents … [Link]

Popular Science » Now kids can easily program a complex robot to recognize a smile

Tuesday 27 June 21:39:39 UTC 2017

Technology Anki’s cute Cozmo bot is finally programmable by the rest of us. In a sea of coding-for-kids products, an update to Anki’s holiday-shopping darling, Cozmo the robot, may have one of the best chances of success. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » A dash cam for 48 percent off? I'd buy it.

Tuesday 27 June 21:30:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets Record your trip—for $62 less. A dash cam for 48 percent off? I'd buy it. Record your trip—for $62 less. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Mystery Apple car suggests 3D street view is coming to Apple Maps

Tuesday 27 June 21:20:51 UTC 2017

Apple is currently driving a tricked-out, super-data-sucking car all over the world, but no one really knows why. Details about where in the world to find the Apple Maps car are here, but beyond promising that the data will be used to improve Apple Maps (which many people believe needs improving), there’s no information about what Apple is planning or what … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Bringing EMET Back As a Built-In Part of Windows 10

Tuesday 27 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will include EMET-like capabilities managed through a new feature called Windows Defender Exploit Guard. Microsoft's EMET, the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit, was a useful tool for hardening Windows systems. It used a range of techniques — some built in to Windows, some part of EMET … [Link]

Mashable » There's a fake 'Time' magazine cover proudly displayed at several of Trump's golf courses

Tuesday 27 June 21:08:01 UTC 2017

President Trump is known as a bit of an egomaniac. But would he really adorn the walls of several of his properties with a Time magazine cover feature about himself that is not real? It seems that way. SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers says Trumpcare is more than just bad: it's 'cartoonishly evil' According to a report by the Washington Post, mounted … [Link]

Mashable » Wanna turn into that alligator meme? A makeup artist will show you how.

Tuesday 27 June 21:04:41 UTC 2017

Promise Tamang is a popular online makeup artist known for serving looks that dramatically resemble famous characters and celebrities. The makeup guru's latest look might seem a little strange at first but if you've been on Twitter recently you may recognize the new reptilian star. Turned myself into 'Cuca' the sassy Alligator😂🐊&#127463~ A post shared by Promise Tamang (@promisetamang) on Jun … [Link]

Mashable » Are your friends terrible at taking pictures of you? One guy is finally speaking out against bad pic buds

Tuesday 27 June 20:59:48 UTC 2017

Whenever we take a photo for someone, it turns out great, but when our friends take it, it's a much different story? That feeling of frustration is probably amplified even more if you're a model who's used to having great pictures taken all the time. Just ask 20-year-old model Anthony Keeling, who bravely took it upon himself to #expose those friends … [Link]

Mashable » George Lucas' L.A. museum is a titillating 'Veep' reference

Tuesday 27 June 20:59:23 UTC 2017

This is obviously accidental, but the resemblance is stunningly close. The George Lucas-conceived Museum of Narrative Art just got approval to break ground in Los Angeles, and the artist rendering of architect Ma Yansong's building looks a little familiar. Especially if you're a Veep fan. SEE ALSO: British politics right now is straight out of 'Veep,' says its creator The HBO … [Link]

Mashable » Want to pre-order a Super NES Classic? Watch these websites

Tuesday 27 June 20:54:56 UTC 2017

How can Nintendo be so good about building hype and so bad when it comes to delivering on that hype? A lot of us want to buy a Super NES Classic Edition, but the sad truth is: only a fraction will actually be able to do that. Unless you actually know someone at Nintendo, you're stuck relying on a right place/right … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacker Behind Massive Ransomware Outbreak Can't Get Emails From Victims Who Paid

Tuesday 27 June 20:41:00 UTC 2017

Joseph Cox, reporting for Motherboard: On Tuesday, a new, worldwide ransomware outbreak took off, infecting targets in Ukraine, France, Spain, and elsewhere. The hackers hit everything from international law firms to media companies. The ransom note demands victims send bitcoin to a predefined address and contact the hacker via email to allegedly have their files decrypted. But the email company … [Link]

Mashable » Britney Spears has HAD IT with your lip-syncing accusations

Tuesday 27 June 20:38:36 UTC 2017

Attention world: Do not hit Britney Spears with lip-syncing accusations ONE. MORE. TIME. She's so over it.  The iconic singer whose posters decorated lockers in the '90s and fashion statements inspired many glorious Halloween costumes through the years is well aware of all those lip-syncing accusations made about her over the course of her career. And she wants everyone to know … [Link]

Mashable » The latest ransomware attack used an alleged NSA exploit

Tuesday 27 June 20:27:10 UTC 2017

An alleged NSA hacking tool has again surfaced to haunt the world. Organizations across the globe — including Boryspil International in Kiev, Ukraine, a Russian oil company and an advertising company in the United Kingdom — have stalled out on Tuesday as a type of ransomware known as Petya has locked up their computers, demanding bitcoin in exchange for the return … [Link]

Mashable » You're going to want to help fund these Kickstarter campaigns, like ASAP

Tuesday 27 June 20:26:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Kickstarter has created a wave of opportunity for entrepreneurs. From video games, to 3D printers, to VR headsets, the crowdsharing platform has become a hotbed for innovation, helping to launch upwards of 127,000 successful campaigns over the years.      &#160~ SEE ALSO: Take your avocado … [Link]

Mashable » The global app economy could quadruple to a whopping $6 trillion in the next four years

Tuesday 27 June 20:24:56 UTC 2017

The global app economy is expected to more than quadruple in size within the next four years. That's according to a report released this week from research firm App Annie, which estimates the current $1.3 trillion market could grow to a whopping $6.3 trillion by 2021.  That value encompasses advertising, in-app transactions, and other forms of mobile commerce as well as … [Link]

Mashable » Kid thinks it's a great idea to play with a garden hose, until he learns the hard truth

Tuesday 27 June 20:22:45 UTC 2017

Summertime means finding creative ways to beat the heat and this kid seems to think playing with the garden hose will be a great way to stay cool. That is until he actually tries it. His reaction is just too funny and too adorable. Even though he's maybe not having the best of times, we can enjoy his experience.  Maybe … [Link]

Mashable » Apple wants to hire Siri a personal assistant to keep up with the cool kids

Tuesday 27 June 20:18:34 UTC 2017

Are you tired of that awkward moment when you ask Siri to check if it's National Awkward Moments Day and your iPhone leaves you in a lurch? Apple's AI assistant is tasked with answering your questions and keeping track of your busy schedule, but Siri can't always keep up with all the events jamming the packed-out pop culture calendar. The blind … [Link]

Mashable » China's verdant 'forest city' will fight pollution with a million plants

Tuesday 27 June 20:17:26 UTC 2017

If tree-covered skyscrapers act like enormous air filters, this cluster of buildings will be a clean air oasis. China has broken ground on a "forest city" in the southern city of Liuzhou. The development, which will span two-thirds of a mile along the Liujiang River, involves blanketing offices, apartments, hotels, and schools with more than a million plants and about 40,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Exclusive: Here's the fingerprint tech that will make home buttons obsolete

Tuesday 27 June 20:07:47 UTC 2017

While Apple and Samsung race to be the first company to perfect a fingerprint scanner that resides under a smartphone's display, a Chinese company called Vivo has already done it.  Vivo is launching the technology jointly with Qualcomm at Mobile World Congress Shanghai on Wednesday, but Vivo shared key details, images and video exclusively with Mashable prior to the announcement.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » The App Economy Will Be Worth $6 Trillion in Five Years

Tuesday 27 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: In five years, the app economy will be worth $6.3 trillion, up from $1.3 trillion last year, according to a report released today by app measurement company App Annie. What explains the growth? More people are spending more time and — crucially — more money in apps. While on average people aren't downloading many … [Link]

Mashable » 'Handmaid's Tale' protesters are back, and this time they're at the Capitol

Tuesday 27 June 19:54:40 UTC 2017

Handmaids in red robes and white bonnets stood in front of the Capitol Tuesday to protest the latest iteration of the GOP health care bill that's up for a vote in the senate. SEE ALSO: Why 'Handmaid's Tale' costumes are the most powerful meme of the resistance yet The protesters — clad in uniforms from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel The Handmaid's … [Link]

Mashable » Apps will be worth $6.3 trillion by 2021, and we'll spend way too much time on them

Tuesday 27 June 19:51:51 UTC 2017

Global app usage is soaring and apps are set to be a more massive business than ever, according to a new report.  The total time we spend in mobile apps is expected to pass 3.5 trillion hours by 2021 as the value of apps around the world increases to more than $6 trillion, according to the latest forecasts from app analytics … [Link]

Mashable » Kendrick Lamar and his man bun are back with a new, bloody music video for 'Element'

Tuesday 27 June 19:46:40 UTC 2017

How do you top a music video with Don Cheadle?  You can't, if we're being honest, but that doesn't mean Kendrick Lamar's latest offering isn't fantastic.  The Compton rapper dropped the music video for his track "Element" Tuesday afternoon in a cinematically gorgeous portrait that brings the DAMN. track to life.  In the video, directed by Jonas Lindstroem and The … [Link]

Popular Science » A new microscope uses light to "cut" through tissue samples and find cancer

Tuesday 27 June 19:41:44 UTC 2017

Health It could help surgeons remove cancerous breast tissues all at once. A new microscope lets doctors see cancer tumors in 3D. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Twitter suspends The Fader's account and a handful of other music blogs

Tuesday 27 June 19:38:59 UTC 2017

Twitter has suspended accounts of music lifestyle/news publication The Fader along with several other music-centric blogs. On Tuesday morning, Twitter users began posting the hashtag #FreeFader to show support for the publication and confusion about the account's absence on the social platform. As the day went on, other sites such as 2DOPEBOYZ, Hip Hop N More, and Pigeons and Planes — … [Link]

Slashdot » Heritage Valley Health System Target Of Cyber Attack

Tuesday 27 June 19:20:00 UTC 2017

The Heritage Valley Health System says it has been hit with a cyber attack. From a report: A spokeswoman confirmed the attack Tuesday morning. "Heritage Valley Health System has been affected by a cyber security incident. The incident is widespread and is affecting the entire health system including satellite and community locations. We have implemented downtime procedures and made operational … [Link]

Mashable » Intense video shows an extremely deadly snake being removed from a home

Tuesday 27 June 19:19:03 UTC 2017

A snake wrangler was called in after a woman discovered a snake inside her home in Durban, South Africa. What was initially believed to be a harmless intruder was anything but. Turns out it was an 8-foot black mamba, an extremely venomous snake known as one of the most deadliest and fastest snakes in the world, capable of killing a … [Link]

Mashable » I don't know what this 'Somerville' game is, but I sure do want to find out

Tuesday 27 June 19:18:17 UTC 2017

I'm getting a real 10 Cloverfield Lane vibe from this teasing first look at Somerville, the mysterious first game from Jumpship. But what is Jumpship? It's an indie studio founded by Chris Olsen, who dreamed up the concept for Somerville. Giving the project a little added juice is Dino Patti, the co-founder and former CEO of Limbo and Inside developer … [Link]

Mashable » Guy gathers 'moral support' to tell his crush his feelings. It doesn't go well.

Tuesday 27 June 19:13:39 UTC 2017

Remember as a kid how you could just ask your friend to ask your crush's friend if they liked you? Why can't dating still be that easy? Well for this guy, he found a way to cushion any potential rejection blows.  Twitter user, @GHINA, posted screenshots of a very peculiar three-way group chat. The first message is from a guy professing … [Link]

Mashable » Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds think that everyone should take a baby CPR class

Tuesday 27 June 19:03:39 UTC 2017

When they're not trolling each other or posing for disgustingly adorable Humans of New York posts, you can find Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds being the perfect citizens they are at their local CPR class. The two posted pics on the 'gram of them at a class over the weekend where they learned how to give CPR to babies and toddlers—and … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau graces the cover of the … Delta inflight magazine? OK.

Tuesday 27 June 18:48:58 UTC 2017

Let’s all be horrible for a second and pretend that Justin Trudeau isn't a prime minister but an international sex symbol — nothing more, nothing less. In those circumstances, it's particularly strange to image why Trudeau chose to be featured in Delta's latest inflight magazine. This man is GQ and Esquire and Seventeen Magazine on a bad day. He's no mediocre … [Link]

Mashable » Best singles released in 2017 (so far)

Tuesday 27 June 18:47:16 UTC 2017

We’re at the halfway point of 2017, so all this week Mashable entertainment will be rolling out our 8.5 (Get it, half of ’17?) picks for the best of the year – so far! – in movies, TV, music, and more. It’s our eight best picks for you, along with a bonus choice that, while not strictly one of the greats, … [Link]

Popular Science » Pandas, which are basically giant poop machines, may inadvertently help save other species

Tuesday 27 June 18:43:32 UTC 2017

Animals Protecting charismatic animals could help less cute creatures. A new study suggests that it might not be so bad that pandas get the glut of China's conservation funding. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau, Sophie Turner, and the cast of 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' all ate oysters together. Sure.

Tuesday 27 June 18:43:22 UTC 2017

The Justin Trudeau smile machine took a break from  gracing the covers of airline magazines and going shopping for Insta-worthy socks to rub elbows with other internet pop culture demi-gods. The Canadian prime minister (does he still do that?) made a stop in Montreal this week and crashed a pre-production group photo of the X-Men: Dark Phoenix cast. Judging by the … [Link]

Mashable » '1984' on Broadway is making people sick. Literally.

Tuesday 27 June 18:43:11 UTC 2017

No one who read 1984 in high school would mistake it for a walk in the park.  So it's no surprise that a Broadway adaptation of the newly-relevant work (Hello, alternative facts!) is provoking some seriously strong reactions in audience members. They include, if you believe this week's headlines, "vomiting," "fighting," and "fainting," per the Washington Post. (Shortly before opening night, … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Crosses 2 Billion Monthly Users

Tuesday 27 June 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Facebook has announced that it now has over 2 billion monthly active users. From a report: That's up from the 1.94 billion total that the company cited as part of its most recent earnings report in May. Mark Zuckerberg shared the news directly, and Fast Company has a story on Facebook's constant efforts to keep pushing growth upward. "It's an … [Link]

Mashable » One 'Game of Thrones' star almost couldn't return for Season 7

Tuesday 27 June 18:39:14 UTC 2017

If you watched Iron Fist (our condolences), the highlight by far was Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing. But before she was cast in the Netflix Marvel-verse, Henwick portrayed Nymeria Sand of Dorne on Game of Thrones, and she wasn't sure she could return for Season 7. “I wasn’t able to do it,” Henwick told Entertainment Weekly. “My schedule clashed. I was … [Link]

Mashable » This floating food forest is teaching kids about sustainability

Tuesday 27 June 18:31:37 UTC 2017

‘Swale’ is a floating food forest located in New York City that is teaching people about the importance of sustainability and land stewardship Not only is everything on board edible, but there's also a water filtration system.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Social Good, Climate Environment, and Activism [Link]

Mashable » CNN gives Trump opening to blast the media—and ignore healthcare

Tuesday 27 June 18:30:55 UTC 2017

It is the last thing a media organization ever really wants—to become the news when there's news to report. The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, give a big tax cut to the wealthy, and, according to the Congressional Budget Office, leave more than 22 million Americans without insurance by 2026. Not that you'd … [Link]

Mashable » The neuroscience of motivation—and how it can change your life

Tuesday 27 June 18:07:47 UTC 2017

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or manager, there’s no underestimating the power of motivation. Motivation is what energizes, maintains, and controls your behavior against internal and external forces. The type of motivation in different situations can help you excel. The type of motivation can prevent you from being at your best. The type of motivation can even effect productivity. Internal motivation … [Link]

Mashable » Screenshots are about to get so much better in iOS 11

Tuesday 27 June 18:00:30 UTC 2017

Managing screenshots on your iPhone is about to get a whole lot easier. One of the biggest changes Apple introduced with iOS 11 is the ability to quickly edit and share your screenshots as soon as you take them, without having to hunt them down in the Photos app. SEE ALSO: iOS 11 on the iPhone will upgrade your everyday experience … [Link]

Slashdot » Volvo's Driverless Cars 'Confused' by Kangaroos

Tuesday 27 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Volvo's self-driving technology is struggling to identify kangaroos in the road. The Swedish car-maker's 2017 S90 and XC90 models use its Large Animal Detection system to monitor the road for deer, elk and caribou. But the way kangaroos move confuses it. "We've noticed with the kangaroo being in mid-flight when it's in the air, … [Link]

Mashable » Car rental companies are nervous about driverless cars, so they're doing something about it

Tuesday 27 June 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The self-driving car race has some new entrants: rental-car companies.  Two high-profile moves reported this week link driverless cars with Big Car Rental: Google's Waymo entered partnership with Avis to storing and maintaining autonomous vehicles, while Apple's self-driving Lexuses have been linked to Hertz in news that, notably, hasn't been officially confirmed by either company.     The two pairings will serve … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Cloudflare Launches Cloudflare Apps Platform

Tuesday 27 June 17:58:16 UTC 2017

Today, Cloudflare launched its new Cloudflare Apps Platform. The platform enables developers to build apps within the Cloudflare ecosystem for distribution through the Cloudflare Apps store. Further, the platform enables website owners to integrate third-party services to internet apps. [Link]

Popular Science » Scientific studies favor male mice—and that could hurt a lot of humans

Tuesday 27 June 17:50:22 UTC 2017

Science Let's talk about sex (in biomedical research). A new study quantifies how much sex differences impact the results of biomedical research—and it's a lot. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » MIT's new drones that both fly and drive could be huge for creating flying cars

Tuesday 27 June 17:38:40 UTC 2017

Thanks to a team of researchers at MIT, we're one step closer to finally having the flying car technology that science fiction of the 1950s promised us. But that progress also means we're one step closer to drones and robots taking over everything. (Which to be fair, they already kind of are.)  A team at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial … [Link]

Mashable » The creator of Pepe the Frog wants his meme back from 4chan

Tuesday 27 June 17:31:50 UTC 2017

Cartoonist Matt Furie wants to wrest control of a meme away from virulent internet cesspools and turn it back into the funny, chill character he created. We wish him luck, because he's going to need it. SEE ALSO: Pepe the Frog became a hate icon so his creator killed him off Furie held a faux funeral for Pepe the Frog last … [Link]

Mashable » What you missed at VidCon 2017, according to someone who's been to every one

Tuesday 27 June 17:31:35 UTC 2017

People go to VidCon to take selfies with YouTube stars. For the last eight years, I’ve gone to learn about the changing landscape and the future of video.   What Woodstock was to music, VidCon is to digital video. I’ve attended from the beginning, so I’ve gotten to see the  event mature from 1,400 people attending taking over the Hyatt Regency … [Link]

New Scientist – News » New ransomware outbreak hits organisations around the world

Tuesday 27 June 17:27:27 UTC 2017

Chocolate company Cadbury’s, Danish shipping giant Maersk and Ukraine’s national bank are among those affected by a new global ransomware outbreak [Link]

Mashable » Could Netflix's new '90s drama be the next 'Stranger Things'?

Tuesday 27 June 17:25:30 UTC 2017

’80s nostalgia helped put Stranger Things on the map, so it's no surprise that Netflix is channeling another beloved era for its next new dramedy. Described as a quirky, funny coming of age story, Everything Sucks! follows an A/V club and a Drama club who collide in 1996 Oregon.  The show will consist of 10 half-hour episodes, created by Like Crazy writer … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook just hit 2 billion monthly active human content sharing slave machines (or: "users")

Tuesday 27 June 17:21:00 UTC 2017

So, the world's only got 7 billion people in it, and only 3.2 billion are online. On Tuesday, Facebook announced that they reached 2 billion monthly active users. So, yeah: Nearly two-thirds of the people on the Internet are on Facebook. Insert the You know what's really cool? joke here. SEE ALSO: In search of Facebook’s conscience That scale's something the … [Link]

Slashdot » China's All-Seeing Surveillance State Is Reading Its Citizens' Faces

Tuesday 27 June 17:20:00 UTC 2017

China's government is using facial-recognition technology to help promote good behavior and catch lawbreakers, reports the WSJ. From the article: Facial-recognition technology, once a specter of dystopian science fiction, is becoming a feature of daily life in China, where authorities are using it on streets, in subway stations, at airports and at border crossings in a vast experiment in social … [Link]

Mashable » Taco Bell actually went ahead and married a hungry couple

Tuesday 27 June 17:09:05 UTC 2017

Yeah, I'll have a Crunchy Taco Supreme and one wedding please.  Dan Ryckert and Bianca Monda were the first couple to get married at Taco Bell's Las Vegas Cantina flagship restaurant and the first couple the fast food chain has married.  SEE ALSO: Burger King's new Lucky Charms shake is the pot of gold at the end of a sugar rush … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Google's RAISR Image "Compression" Tech Changes the Game for Web Developers

Tuesday 27 June 17:07:18 UTC 2017

It is not much of a stretch to say that we are living in the golden age of machine learning. But when it comes to application front-ends — especially those of web apps — that disruption has largely evaded us. The technologies we use on the web have remained largely the same for years — HTML, CSS, Javascript. Neural networks … [Link]

Mashable » Jake the extremely good waterboy is the star of minor league baseball

Tuesday 27 June 17:07:16 UTC 2017

You know what would make professional baseball more exciting? If it were played with puppies instead of people. But alas… Minor league baseball is getting something right, however, by having Jake the Diamond Dog be the best damn waterboy we've ever seen. Monday night at the Fort Wayne TinCaps game, the incredibly good Golden Retriever brought water to thirsty umpires between … [Link]

Popular Science » This powerful PDF editing 'app of the year' winner is now 50 percent off

Tuesday 27 June 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post You can easily make corrections and additions with this 2015 app of the year. This powerful PDF editing 'app of the year' winner is now 50 percent off. You can easily make corrections and additions with this 2015 app of the year. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ozone layer recovery will be delayed by chemical leaks

Tuesday 27 June 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Leaks of a common chemical used in paints and for manufacturing are harming the ozone layer and could delay recovery of the ozone hole until 2095 [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung To Launch Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea On July 7

Tuesday 27 June 16:40:00 UTC 2017

South Korean news agency Yonhap reports: Samsung plans to release the refurbished edition of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 smartphone next month, industry sources said Tuesday. According to the sources, Samsung will release the smartphone under the name the Galaxy Note FE, with a price tag below 700,000 won (US$616). Official sales are slated to start July 7. The South … [Link]

Mashable » Someone put Drake in a movie because his 'Get Out' Steph Curry parody is absolutely perfect

Tuesday 27 June 16:38:17 UTC 2017

In addition to the new songs Drake's been churning out, the Canadian rapper took some time to host the NBA Awards. During his hosting gig, he flexed his acting chops with hilarious skits—one that poked fun of everyone's favorite point guard.  Drake mocked Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry's home-loving lifestyle with a Get Out parody, using themes from the critically … [Link]

Mashable » The new 'Metroid' game on 3DS feels super modern in the best way

Tuesday 27 June 16:36:58 UTC 2017

Samus is back, baby, and she's looking better than ever. The galaxy's favorite bounty hunter returns to the 2D space after 13 years in Metroid: Samus Returns for the 3DS, a re-imagining of 1991's Metroid II: Return of Samus for the Game Boy. I had a chance to play the upcoming Metroid game Monday and it's shaping up to be the … [Link]

Mashable » The Most Ridiculous Apple Swag Money Can Buy

Tuesday 27 June 16:29:06 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Apple, Mashable Reels, Apple Swag, Culture, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Tiny cooking video of a mini apple pie is surprisingly ominous

Tuesday 27 June 16:28:23 UTC 2017

At first glance, this Miniature Space tiny cooking video of someone making a mini apple pie looks delicious and adorable… But there's something about it that's just not quite right.  Maybe it's the low frequency humming in the background where there should be cute music. Maybe it's the slow and deliberate movements of this giant hand moving the tiny cooking … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone in the world hates the U.S. now… except for Russia

Tuesday 27 June 16:07:35 UTC 2017

Donald Trump may have a tremendous amount of haters across the world, but thankfully, he still has Russia in his corner. A new poll by the Pew Research Center shows that while more than a whopping three-quarters of the world has essentially zero faith in Trump's leadership (NBD), Russia and Israel still think the guy's not that bad. Big win! SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Short of IT Workers At Home, Israeli Startups Recruit Elsewhere

Tuesday 27 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Alex Wilson shares a Reuters report: Driven by startups, Israel's technology industry is the fastest growing part of the economy. It accounts for 14 percent of economic output and 50 percent of exports. But a shortage of workers means its position at the cutting edge of global technology is at risk, with consequences for the economy and employment. … [Link]

Mashable » UK's largest warship hits the seas with massive security worry: Windows XP

Tuesday 27 June 15:58:18 UTC 2017

The largest the aircraft carrier ever built by the UK's Royal Navy, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, may be hitting the seas with ancient software: Windows XP. SEE ALSO: Step inside the secretive class that turns people into hackers At least that's the claim from the Guardian and the Times of the UK. During a tour of the massive ship, reporters claim … [Link]

Mashable » A top advocate for women in tech shares 5 ways companies can learn from Uber's mistakes

Tuesday 27 June 15:55:57 UTC 2017

For anyone following Uber’s recent problems, Travis Kalanick’s resignation comes as no great surprise. But companies need to recognize the factors behind the headlines to avoid unwittingly following the same path. You don’t have to look far to find examples of companies making the same sorts of poor decisions that led to Uber’s fall from grace. Like many tech leaders, Uber … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams shows off her baby bump in gorgeous 'Vanity Fair' photoshoot

Tuesday 27 June 15:55:50 UTC 2017

Are you even a pregnant celebrity if you don't have a lauded photoshoot that gets retweeted and 'grammed by everyone?  The latest to do it, and do it stunningly, is Serena Williams. The tennis star is expecting a newborn in September, and celebrated by gracing the cover of Vanity Fair's issue à la Demi Moore, along with an incredible photo spread … [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is way better than this hideous new poster would suggest

Tuesday 27 June 15:45:45 UTC 2017

Spider-Man may be a good student and a great superhero, but he is a decidedly subpar graphic designer.  IMAX has just released a new Spider-Man: Homecoming poster that's somehow even more of an eyesore than the last one. And if you remember that last one, that's really saying something. SEE ALSO: The first 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' reviews are in B+ concept, C- … [Link]

Mashable » Breaking: Ransomware hack attack of 'unprecedented' size slams into businesses around the world

Tuesday 27 June 15:41:14 UTC 2017

It’s a new kind of terrorism, and it's something we're going to have to get used to seeing: Organizations in Ukraine, Russia, Denmark, the United Kingdom and more nations appear to be facing another major ransomware cyber attack.  Though the perpetrator—and even the type of attack—aren't entirely clear yet, photos of infected computer screens around the world are showing ransom notes … [Link]

Mashable » 'Super Mario 64 Odyssey' is an abomination

Tuesday 27 June 15:32:32 UTC 2017

Mario's sentient, enemy-capturing hat in Super Mario Odyssey has made its way into Super Mario 64 and honestly it's gotten completely out of hand. YouTuber and modder Kaze Emanuar took it upon himself to introduce Odyssey's Cappy to Super Mario 64, bending the game's rules to allow Mario to throw his hat around, jump off of it, and use it … [Link]

Mashable » Uber now allows you to order cars for your elderly parents and drunk friends

Tuesday 27 June 15:21:14 UTC 2017

The days of playing phone tag with Uber drivers and drunk friends are over. Uber has finally added a feature that allows you to order a ride for someone else, the company announced on Tuesday. But critically, this new features puts the Uber you ordered in contact with the person who is riding, rather than directing all communications to you by … [Link]

Slashdot » The New iPad Pro Review

Tuesday 27 June 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: As tech reviewers across the United States and Europe sing praises of Apple's new iPad Pro, here's what Joshua Topolsky, former editor-in-chief of The Verge and Engadget (and now with The Outline) had to say: "It [10.5-inch iPad Pro] is inferior to a laptop in almost every way, unless you like to draw. If you think … [Link]

Popular Science » Reports of nasty side effects from cosmetics are way up, and a single hair company may be to blame

Tuesday 27 June 15:06:53 UTC 2017

Health If you think your shampoo is hurting you, you should probably tell the FDA. WEN by ChazDean doesn't contain all those harsh sulfates. It just contains a chemical that makes your hair fall out. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat maps can figure out what you're doing and it's either cool or creepy

Tuesday 27 June 15:06:41 UTC 2017

Snap Maps don't just tell your friends where you are; they also disclose a few of your activities. And it's freaking people out big time.  SEE ALSO: 'Snap Maps' are prime territory for FOMO and lurking Anyone who's found themselves lurking on Snap Maps since it launched last week might have spotted a few quirky details that occasionally pop up on … [Link]

Mashable » Now you can watch a slick SpaceX rocket landing in augmented reality

Tuesday 27 June 15:02:43 UTC 2017

SpaceX keeps landing its rockets back on Earth after launching to space. But if you can't make it to Florida for a Falcon 9 landing yourself, now you can check it out in augmented reality.  A new 20-second video shows off what it would be like to watch a miniature Falcon 9 first stage land on a virtual drone ship … [Link]

Mashable » 'Baby Driver' director Edgar Wright fires off the best (movie) car crashes of all time

Tuesday 27 June 14:58:24 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Casino Royale, Reservoir Dogs, Mad Max 2, and more.","image":&quot~ Driver' director Edgar Wright fires off the best (movie) car crashes of all time","sources":[{&q~ driver,edgar wright","sec0":null,~ driver,edgar wright","videoSeriesName&~ More about Movies, Baby Driver, Edgar Wright, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Mashable » The best new TV shows of 2017 (so far)

Tuesday 27 June 14:39:02 UTC 2017

We’re at the halfway point of 2017, so all this week Mashable entertainment will be rolling out our 8.5 (Get it, half of ’17?) picks for the best of the year – so far! – in movies, TV, music, and more. It’s our eight best picks for you, along with a bonus choice that, while not strictly one of the greats, … [Link]

Mashable » Here are 7 facts about 'Shaun of the Dead' that will make your jaws drop

Tuesday 27 June 14:37:40 UTC 2017

We’ve got Edgar Wright on the brain(s) this week, thanks to Baby Driver's upcoming release. So, we're throwing it back to his first feature film with some lesser known facts about Shaun of the Dead.  Subscribe to CineFix for and movie-related content.  Read more…More about Entertainment, Comedy, Zombies, Zombie, and Cult Classic [Link]

Slashdot » Ukrainian Banks, Electricity Firm Hit by Fresh Cyber Attack; Reports Claim the Ransomware Is Quickly Spreading Across the World

Tuesday 27 June 14:34:00 UTC 2017

A massive cyber attack has disrupted businesses and services in Ukraine on Tuesday, bringing down the government's website and sparking officials to warn that airline flights to and from the country's capital city Kiev could face delays. Motherboard reports that the ransomware is quickly spreading across the world. From a report: A number of Ukrainian banks and companies, including the … [Link]

Mashable » Gooooooooal! Facebook will livestream European soccer's top tournament

Tuesday 27 June 14:31:28 UTC 2017

Facebook’s live sports offer is taking a giant step-over. SEE ALSO: Facebook to stream MLB games, continues grabbing live sports rights Facebook will livestream more than a dozen matches from the Champions League, European soccer's top tournament, as part of a new deal with Fox Sports.  The deal includes showing double-headers during the group stage, four round-of-16 games and four quarterfinal … [Link]

Mashable » Take your avocado obsession to the next level with these products

Tuesday 27 June 14:28:04 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The collective millennial love for avocados has reached its tipping point. We’ve now moved way beyond fancy toasts and guacamole, opting to spread our love for the fruit (yes, it’s a fruit) to everything from clothing to pool floats. Satisfy your craving with these … [Link]

Mashable » Very British man struck by bus dusts himself off and walks into a bar

Tuesday 27 June 14:24:03 UTC 2017

One man is lucky to be alive after he's brutally struck by a double-decker bus in Reading, England. In this intense video, Simon Smith walks away with only minor injuries after the bus knocks him off his feet from behind and throws him around 20 ft., according to The Telegraph. The bus appears to make an extra wide turn, then … [Link]

Mashable » Advanced Excel skills could still be the key to landing your next promotion

Tuesday 27 June 14:23:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're thinking you could use some more cash in the bank, landing a promotion could be a matter of improving a skill that's right in front of your eyes. Microsoft Excel isn’t just a tool for accountants, data analysts, and other number-crunching roles … [Link]

Mashable » 7 mind-boggling things you probably didn't know about 'Shaun of the Dead'

Tuesday 27 June 14:15:21 UTC 2017

We've got Edgar Wright on the brain(s) this week, thanks to Baby Driver's upcoming release. So, we're throwing it back to his first feature film with some lesser known facts about Shaun of the Dead.  Subscribe to CineFix for and movie-related content.  http://goo.gl/9AGRm  Read more… More about Entertainment, Comedy, Zombies, Zombie, and Cult Classic [Link]

Mashable » Pandora's returning co-founder couldn't save the company on his own, steps down as CEO

Tuesday 27 June 14:07:33 UTC 2017

Pandora’s returning savior couldn't fix Pandora on his own.  Tim Westergren, who co-founded Pandora in 1999, left his position as CEO in 2004, and returned to run the company in 2016, is out again.  Westergren's departure comes after Pandora agreed to a $480 million investment from SiriusXM, which entitled the satellite radio service to choose three new members of Pandora's board … [Link]

Mashable » This app lets you upgrade the audio quality on your Mac for less than $10

Tuesday 27 June 14:01:09 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. We don't all have wads of cash to spend on fancy audio equipment. But luckily, technology has come through with some alternatives for upgrading what you have.  Boom 3D for Mac is a sound-enhancing app that brings your favorite media to life in a … [Link]

Mashable » Trailer: Robert Pattinson's new thriller promises a 'Good Time'

Tuesday 27 June 14:01:02 UTC 2017

Robert Pattinson is ready to show you a Good Time.  The indie thriller has Pattinson racing against the clock through New York City to save his brother, who's been locked up at Rikers.  Pattinson's character here couldn't be further away from the undead heartthrob he played in the Twilight movies – he's scraped up and and sweaty and grungy and … [Link]

Popular Science » How scientists modeled a deadly tornado with an insanely powerful computer

Tuesday 27 June 14:00:09 UTC 2017

Technology Inside the creation of a supersize supercell simulation. Simulating a supercell thunderstorm and the tornado it produces involves hundreds of terabytes of data. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Token is like the One Ring to rule them all, but it pays for stuff and protects your identity

Tuesday 27 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Look out, Frodo — we might have a new "One Ring to rule them all." Token, a new smart ring, promises to give its wearers a chance to make mobile payments, unlock doors, and ditch their passwords — all while protecting their identity with an extra level of security.   The wearable uses the same type of near field communication (NFC) … [Link]

Mashable » Serious warning: don't bring bae to the pool if Uncle Pat is around

Tuesday 27 June 13:52:36 UTC 2017

Nothing kills the mood like embarrassing family moments.  Reddit user, theycallmesomething, uploaded a video of his nephew and new girlfriend as they received a very hilarious poolside surprise. As the couple looks longingly into each other's eyes, the boy's uncle, Pat, feels left out. SEE ALSO: Nervous dog going swimming for the first time will melt your cold, cold heart The … [Link]

Mashable » Hinge is adding video. It's time to get yourself camera ready.

Tuesday 27 June 13:42:46 UTC 2017

Like it or not, it's becoming very clear that video is about to become a big part of online dating, and Hinge is leading the charge. The dating app is launching a new video feature today that will allow you to add clips to your profile. You'll simply be able to upload existing videos from your phone or your Facebook and … [Link]

Mashable » Spotify is throwing a ‘real world tour’ with rappers and hip-hop artists

Tuesday 27 June 13:17:31 UTC 2017

Spotify may be bleeding money as it tries to win back the love and respect of artists, but that’s not stopping the music-streaming service from partying.   SEE ALSO: You can now make Spotify playlists in your group chat Starting this summer, Spotify is hosting a six-city tour in partnership with Live Nation, the company announced Tuesday. The series is called … [Link]

Mashable » Spider-Man just pranked a bunch of New Yorkers by swinging in during their coffee. Literally.

Tuesday 27 June 13:15:25 UTC 2017

Guess spider venom doesn't include caffeine. Just before Spider-Man swings back into theaters on July 7 in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the famed web-slinger dropped into a local Starbucks for a latte … and naturally, it was all captured on video. SEE ALSO: The first 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' reviews are in In a new viral video produced to help promote the upcoming film … [Link]

Mashable » Mom-shaming is real, and we all need to shut the hell up

Tuesday 27 June 13:13:57 UTC 2017

If you’ve ever felt judged while trying your best to raise your kids, take heart: you weren’t imagining it. It was just some good, old-fashioned mom-shaming, an insidious problem that's disturbingly common. This disheartening practice, which essentially means calling a mom out for a parenting choice she's made, is such a part of normal parenting life that some of us probably … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Robots Poised To Revamp How Whole Foods Runs Warehouses

Tuesday 27 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

After Amazon announced it would buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion earlier this month, John Mackey, Whole Foods' chief executive officer, rejoiced and reportedly gushed about Amazon's technological innovation. "We will be joining a company that's visionary," Mackey said. "I think we're gonna get a lot of those innovations in our stores. I think we're gonna see a lot … [Link]

Mashable » Nokia 6 is coming to the U.S., and Amazon Prime members get a big discount

Tuesday 27 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

U.S. folks, you can now buy a brand new Nokia. And Amazon Prime members can get it on the cheap.  Launching exclusively with Amazon for the time being, the company's most powerful Android smartphone, Nokia 6, is available for pre-order starting Tuesday.  SEE ALSO: The Nokia 3310 is no match for Glastonbury festival Originally launched in China in January, the Nokia … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Consciousness helps us learn quickly in a changing world

Tuesday 27 June 12:54:00 UTC 2017

What's the point of consciousness? Experiments suggest it evolved to help us learn and adapt more rapidly than we could without it [Link]

Popular Science » How to survive a tsunami

Tuesday 27 June 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Environment We asked experts how to live through one of nature’s most powerful disasters. Most people do not survive being swept into a tsunami. But there are a few ways you can protect yourself from these natural disasters. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Kind stranger returns wallet to owner and has a moving chat about Islam

Tuesday 27 June 12:27:27 UTC 2017

The heartwarming moment a kind stranger returned a man's wallet has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of Facebook users.   Fast food delivery driver Peshraw Ahmed told the wallet's owner that he was compelled to return it because he is a Muslim and, according to Islam's teachings, any money must be returned to its rightful owner.  "I am … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this brave inventor man his homemade flying chair for the first time

Tuesday 27 June 12:22:24 UTC 2017

According to Swedish engineer and YouTuber, Axel Borg, it's every inventor's obligation to build or design a flying machine.  After months of planning and spending about $7,000 on readily available parts and materials, Borg fulfilled his lifelong dream of flying his own multicopter. Read more…More about Youtube, Sweden, Inventions, Engineering, and Flying Machine [Link]

Mashable » Squirrel causes chaos on train because humans feel exclusive entitlement to public transport

Tuesday 27 June 12:17:56 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ probably had a very pressing engagement.","image"~ caused chaos on London Underground","sources&quo~ More about Watercooler, Uk, London, Train, and Tube [Link]

Popular Science » These gadgets will help you weather any storm

Tuesday 27 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets They're all-weather friends. This brigade of cavalier devices are ready to endure the rigors of the great outdoors. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Can we count on utopian dreamers to change the world?

Tuesday 27 June 11:19:52 UTC 2017

Offsetting social problems posed by financial overheating and tech disruption puts utopian ideas such as basic income centre stage, argue two new books [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why bird flu risk is like the Grenfell Tower tragedy

Tuesday 27 June 11:19:51 UTC 2017

We know the dangers, we know how to mitigate them, and it won't even cost that much – but nobody in power seems to care [Link]

Mashable » Modi gives Trump his famous bear hug and (maybe) it's what true love looks like

Tuesday 27 June 11:19:21 UTC 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seem to really love each other, like A LOT.  SEE ALSO: GOP staffer compares Trumpcare to Star Wars and we can't even Look at these pictures of pure love during their first face-to-face meeting in the White House. As you can see from these pictures and, in particular, the ones in … [Link]

Mashable » Guy remade the upcoming 'Star Wars' trailer using only an 1984 Apple computer

Tuesday 27 June 10:56:02 UTC 2017

If Star Wars: The Last Jedi were a retro video game, we imagine it'd look a lot like this. Indonesian illustrator Wahyu Ichwandardi made it his mission to remake the upcoming Star Wars trailer using only an Apple llc from 1984. SEE ALSO: Major 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' spoiler may have found its way into this comic Ichwandardi, who is … [Link]

Mashable » Researchers consider replacing car horns with duck quacks because we live in 'Super Mario Kart'

Tuesday 27 June 10:47:55 UTC 2017

If you've ever been forced to have a one-on-one confrontation with a duck, you know this: the duck is gonna win. Sure, they might be smaller than you and have legs the size of a golf pencil on a diet. But their bark is mighty — which is perhaps why many people apparently want to replace their loud, tooting car horns … [Link]

Mashable » Drake and Will Ferrell teach NBA stars some sick handshakes in hilarious sketch

Tuesday 27 June 10:43:21 UTC 2017

Fans don't show up to basketball stadiums purely to watch the game.  They come for the the post-basket handshakes, according to handshake and dexterity coaches Coach Palmer and Coach Murphy a.k.a. Drake and Will Ferrell. SEE ALSO: Listen to Drake's new song and check out some expensive turtlenecks In a hilarious promotional sketch for TNT's NBA Awards, Drake and Will team … [Link]

Mashable » These mysterious light pillars surprised Malaysian photographers out on a trek

Tuesday 27 June 10:43:07 UTC 2017

This brilliant display of lights looks like it came from the North Pole, but it was actually shot in Malaysia. Last Thursday, a group of photographers were out on a trek to capture shots of the Milky Way, when they were surprised by these light pillars.  SEE ALSO: Algae emitting eerie blue glow makes this beach look otherworldy The multicoloured light … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Slapped With $2.7 Billion By EU For Skewing Searches

Tuesday 27 June 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Google suffered a major regulatory blow on Tuesday after European antitrust officials fined the search giant 2.4 billion euros, or $2.7 billion, for unfairly favoring some of its own search services over those of rivals. The European Commission concluded that the search giant abused its near-monopoly in online search to "give illegal advantage" to its own Shopping service. Margrethe Vestager, … [Link]

Mashable » TSA agent finds 20-pound lobster in luggage and it was surprisingly cooperative

Tuesday 27 June 10:25:29 UTC 2017

On this edition of "what the hell are you trying to get through airport security," a TSA agent at Boston Logan airport came across a surprising passenger. SEE ALSO: 'Louie' the 132-year-old lobster freed after spending 20 years in a restaurant While screening checked luggage, the agent found a massive crustacean chilling in a cooler and snapped a picture with his … [Link]

Mashable » KFC employee is the spitting image of Korean movie star and people are going crazy over him

Tuesday 27 June 10:15:13 UTC 2017

This KFC employee from the Philippines is turning a lot of heads in his outlet. He's started going viral, after Facebook user Eriel Pangan Mendoza posted a picture of the employee who bears a startling resemblance to Korean star Gong Yoo.  SEE ALSO: BTS just beat Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez at the Billboards Gong Yoo, who's known for his starring … [Link]

Mashable » Google slammed with record $2.7 billion fine from EU

Tuesday 27 June 10:14:16 UTC 2017

Bad news for Google.  SEE ALSO: New York Times is using Google’s AI to expand online comments The European Commission has fined the tech giant a record €2.42 billion ($2.72 billion; £2.13 billion) for "abusing dominance as search engine" by promoting its own shopping comparison service over others.  It's a massive fine that could mark a turning point for how governments … [Link]

Mashable » Foursquare is now working behind-the-scenes with Asia's biggest social networks

Tuesday 27 June 10:04:30 UTC 2017

You may be seeing Foursquare less and less as a consumer, but behind the scenes, the company is set to touch more aspects of your life than you'll realise. This is especially the case in Asia, where Foursquare just announced a seriously impressive roster of partnerships with some of the region's biggest companies. SEE ALSO: Reddit adds location tagging, which isn't … [Link]

Slashdot » New Study Confirms the Oceans Are Warming Rapidly

Tuesday 27 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from The Guardian, written by John Abraham, who discusses the rising ocean temperatures and the important factors that affect ocean-temperature accuracy: The most important measurement of global warming is in the oceans. In fact, "global warming" is really "ocean warming." If you are going to measure the changing climate of the oceans, you need … [Link]

Mashable » The Queen is getting a massive pay rise and Twitter isn't impressed

Tuesday 27 June 9:39:02 UTC 2017

At 91, the Queen might be well beyond her pension age, but that hasn't stopped her from getting a massive pay rise.  SEE ALSO: Baby survives Grenfell, or not: Facebook’s fake news problem continues apace A record-breaking performance by the Crown Estate, which owns residential properties, commercial offices, businesses, and land across Britain, means the Queen will get an 8% increase … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers says Trumpcare is more than just bad: it's 'cartoonishly evil'

Tuesday 27 June 8:55:28 UTC 2017

Perhaps because Democrats have taken the non-step of calling the Senate's insurance draft  "mean" in recent weeks, Late Night host Seth Meyers has decided to use slightly stronger language: "comically villainous." The comedian went after the Senate's bill in an extended rant last night. The proposed legislation, according to the comedian, could only be worse if it "mandated tying damsels in … [Link]

Mashable » Take a POV ride on this delightful Lego rollercoaster at the beach

Tuesday 27 June 8:51:46 UTC 2017

Just when you thought you were a full-grown adult, you suddenly find yourself watching a POV video of a Lego rollercoaster at the beach. With some help from a few friends, YouTuber 5MadMovieMakers created an impressive gravity-driven coaster at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. After a few runs, they eventually attach a GoPro to the car, giving the viewer … [Link]

Mashable » Miranda Kerr hands over $8.1 million in jewellery to US investigators

Tuesday 27 June 8:21:30 UTC 2017

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr has handed over $8.1 million in jewellery to U.S. authorities, after the items — gifted to her — were said to have been bought using stolen government money. The items include an 8.8 carat diamond pendant worth $3.8 million. Kerr handed them over to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday. SEE ALSO: 'Wolf of Wall … [Link]

Mashable » Wanted man Stephen Colbert says agents followed him 'everywhere' on his Russia trip

Tuesday 27 June 7:53:06 UTC 2017

Comedians who say their humor is "risky" have to be one of the most irritating breeds of comedians.  Stephen Colbert is one of the delightful exceptions to the rule. On The Late Show last night, Colbert disclosed that he believed Russian intelligence agents were following him around on his latest trip to Russia. SEE ALSO: Coal company sues John Oliver for … [Link]

Slashdot » Physicists Have Created the Brightest Light Ever Recorded

Tuesday 27 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Jason Koebler writes: A group of physicists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Extreme Light Laboratory announced Monday that they have created the brightest light ever produced on Earth using Diocles, one of the most powerful lasers in the United States. When this high intensity laser pulse, which is one billion times brighter than the surface of the sun, strikes the … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift sent newly crowned NBA MVP Russell Westbrook a congratulatory video

Tuesday 27 June 6:58:26 UTC 2017

Hey, so guess who crept out of the woodwork: Taylor Swift! The popstar recorded a video to help congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook being crowned the NBA's most valuable player for 2017. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift returns to Spotify because Katy Perry needs some shade In the one-minute clip released on Monday night, Swift jokingly tells Westbrook she taught … [Link]

Mashable » Man hilariously rants a Starbucks milk mix-up that made him poop 11 times

Tuesday 27 June 6:39:22 UTC 2017

Travel to the Visitor Posts section on any big food corporation's Facebook page, and you'll see complaint after complaint.  Since the internet is filled with every complaint possible, most of these posts are ignored by the masses, but when someone really rips into a company with a relatable offense, people tend to notice.  A man named Demit Strato left a scathing … [Link]

Mashable » YouTuber shows us common folk that first class really is all it's cracked up to be

Tuesday 27 June 6:21:50 UTC 2017

YouTuber-turned-CNN employee Casey Neistat showed the world what it's like to fly first class with Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, in his most recent vlog.  Warning: It's going to make you feel really bad about your cramped coach seat. Neistat is no stranger to that first class life, and this time around he runs into one of his biggest fans, Wesley … [Link]

Mashable » Your iPhone can now be a measuring tape, thanks to the magic of augmented reality

Tuesday 27 June 5:48:37 UTC 2017

Apple’s new augmented reality framework will monumentally shift the way we use our phones, if the first few demos are any indication. The new ARKit is Apple's framework to bring augmented reality applications to iOS devices, launched at WWDC this year.  SEE ALSO: First look at ARKit, Apple's big jump into augmented reality New demos such as this measuring tape app, … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung rolls out ad celebrating Russell Westbrook's NBA MVP status

Tuesday 27 June 5:43:48 UTC 2017

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook is 2017's most valuable player in the NBA, and Samsung have rolled out a very well-fitting commercial in light of his win. Following on from Westbrook's previous ad with the technology giant, which charts his beginnings in Los Angeles and his mentality in trying to break the big time. Now that he's the league's best … [Link]

Mashable » Koala and dog stuck down an abandoned mineshaft get rescued

Tuesday 27 June 4:47:25 UTC 2017

It might sound like a tired trope from a '70s television show, but somehow this koala and dog got trapped at the bottom of an abandoned mineshaft. Yes, these things still really do happen. The mine, located in Ipswich, Australia, was attended to by firefighters and the RSPCA on Monday after yelps from the dog were heard. SEE ALSO: Two koalas … [Link]

Mashable » Half-naked dude patiently sitting at the game just wants to streak

Tuesday 27 June 4:37:12 UTC 2017

*** This video is NSFW *** Look, streaking isn't all about running onto a sports field stark naked. There's a real art to the preparation too. As you'll see from a streaker at a rugby match between the New Zealand All Blacks vs. British and Irish Lions in Auckland on Saturday. The man, dressed in only a shirt and beanie, … [Link]

Slashdot » Social Media Giants Step Up Joint Fight Against Extremist Content

Tuesday 27 June 3:33:00 UTC 2017

Social media giants Facebook, Google's YouTube, Twitter and Microsoft said on Monday they were forming a global working group to combine their efforts to remove terrorist content from their platforms. From a report: Responding to pressure from governments in Europe and the United States after a spate of militant attacks, the companies said they would share technical solutions for removing … [Link]

Mashable » Innovative weed pipe has a built-in cereal bowl. Whhhaaaaa?

Tuesday 27 June 2:44:22 UTC 2017

Smoking weed and eating cereal go together like peanut butter and jelly, so why not do both at the same time? Cannabis technology has boomed since recent legalization, but among the various THC extraction processes and fancy vapes, there is a new bowl that can do something all others can't: hold food like a food bowl. Yes, some genius decided to … [Link]

Slashdot » New Study Explains Why Trump's 'Sad' Tweets Are So Effective

Tuesday 27 June 2:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: During his campaign and presidency, Donald Trump has used Twitter to circumvent traditional media broadcasters and speak directly to the masses. He is particularly known for one specific tweet construction: he sets up a situation that he feels should inspire anger or outrage, then punctuates it with "Sad!" New research from … [Link]

Mashable » 3 big-name journalists leave CNN over retracted story

Tuesday 27 June 1:31:12 UTC 2017

Three CNN journalists have resigned after the network retracted a thinly sourced scoop.  The story's author, Thomas Frank; an editor in CNN's new investigative unit, Eric Lichtblau; and head editor of the unit Lex Haris are no longer with the company as of Monday, a spokesperson confirmed. SEE ALSO: CNN sent its Supreme Court sketch artist to the off-camera White House … [Link]

Mashable » What is Tony Stark even wearing in those new 'Avengers: Infinity War' set photos?

Tuesday 27 June 1:29:08 UTC 2017

If you've ever seen Robert Downey Jr. in person, you know the man does not suffer a fool's fashion gladly. Always dashing, futuristic, cosmopolitan — chunky sunglasses you can sorta see through, structured collars and footwear that's probably worth your salary — the real-life Tony Stark likes to dress like the on-screen Tony Stark. Which is to say, expensively. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Zillow Threatens To Sue Blogger For Using Its Photos For Parody

Tuesday 27 June 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Kate Wagner is facing potential legal charges by real estate Zillow for allegedly violating the site's terms of service by reproducing images from their site on her blog. Wagner's blog is called McMansion Hell — a Tumblr blog that "highlights the absurdity of giant real estate properties and the ridiculous staging and photography that are omnipresent in their sales listings," … [Link]

Slashdot » China, Canada Vow Not To Conduct Cyberattacks On Private Sector

Tuesday 27 June 0:45:00 UTC 2017

New submitter tychoS writes from a report via Reuters: China and Canada have signed an agreement vowing not to conduct state-sponsored cyberattacks against each other aimed at stealing trade secrets or other confidential business information. The new agreement was reached during talks between Canada's national security and intelligence adviser, Daniel Jean, and senior communist party official Wang Yongqing, a statement … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Chimps are not as superhumanly strong as we thought they were

Tuesday 27 June 0:44:53 UTC 2017

We sacrificed strength for endurance after our split from other apes, but it turns out our muscles are only a third weaker than those of our ape cousins [Link]

Mashable » Just like you, Mike Tyson can’t resist watching this movie whenever it comes on TV

Tuesday 27 June 0:44:03 UTC 2017

Mike Tyson was early to the social media game, and he recently launched his own emoji sticker app.  But when it comes to movies, Tyson apparently can't resist a good old-fashioned love story.  SEE ALSO: I drove across town with Jim Harbaugh at the unholy crack of dawn Tyson participated in a recent UPROXX interview in which he answered questions on … [Link]

Mashable » Hey glassholes: Apple just bought an eye-tracking company

Tuesday 27 June 0:38:02 UTC 2017

Apple’s attempts to hide the development of secret new products by using shell companies usually works, but some clever sleuthing by one site has revealed what may be a key component of Apple's future with augmented reality.  SEE ALSO: Cardboard augmented reality goggles? Please, no. We've done this dance before. Documents have been uncovered by MacRumors that indicate Apple has quietly … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams checks John McEnroe on Twitter after his belittling comments

Tuesday 27 June 0:20:59 UTC 2017

When will people learn it's a bad idea to come for Serena Williams?  Outspoken former tennis star John McEnroe said in an interview with NPR on Sunday that Williams would be "like number 700 in the world" if she played on the men's tennis circuit.  Williams, who is currently pregnant, wasted no time putting McEnroe in check on Monday afternoon.  First … [Link]

Mashable » If Ivanka Trump really wants to stay out of politics, she should delete these tweets

Tuesday 27 June 0:06:34 UTC 2017

When it comes to the Trump administration's capacity for bizarre comments, the apples apparently don't fall far from the tree.  During an interview Monday with Fox and Friends, Ivanka Trump, senior adviser to the President of the United States, responded to a question about whether she advises her father in managing his Twitter feed with this golden nugget: "You know, I … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Infarm' Startup Wants To Put a Farm In Every Grocery Store

Tuesday 27 June 0:05:00 UTC 2017

Infarm, a 40-plus person startup based in Berlin, imagines a future where every grocery store has its own farm packed with herbs, vegetables and fruit. "The plants themselves are being monitored by multiple sensors and fed by an internet-controlled irrigation and nutrition system," reports TechCrunch. "Growing out from the center, the basil is at ascending stages of its life, with … [Link]

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