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.

Slashdot » O'Reilly No Longer Selling Individual Books, Videos Online

Wednesday 28 June 23:50:00 UTC 2017

dovf writes: Just got an email from O'Reilly Media that as of today, they are no longer selling individual books or videos online — rather, they are encouraging people to sign up for Safari. They are continuing to publish books and videos, "and you'll still be able to buy them at Amazon and other retailers." They also make it clear … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gecko-inspired robot has grippers that could clean up space junk

Wednesday 28 June 23:44:31 UTC 2017

Hundreds of thousands of pieces of debris orbit our planet. A device that sticks to space junk like a gecko’s toes might be able to help clear them up [Link]

New Scientist – News » Birds play sick jungle beat with drumsticks they make themselves

Wednesday 28 June 23:44:30 UTC 2017

In behaviour extraordinarily like ours, male palm cockatoos have been filmed making drumsticks and playing regular rhythms on hollow trees, to attract females [Link]

Mashable » Congrats to the Portland Trail Blazers, who just won sports Twitter

Wednesday 28 June 23:25:39 UTC 2017

As far as NBA trades go, this one was a snoozer.  But the way the Portland Trail Blazers played it on Twitter was downright brilliant.  Portland traded guard Tim Quarterman and his 1.9 points per game to the Houston Rockets for "cash considerations" in a move announced Wednesday.  Now, pro sports teams typically love to introduce newly acquired players to local … [Link]

Slashdot » US Imposes Stricter Security Screenings At Foreign Airports, But Won't Expand Laptop Ban Yet

Wednesday 28 June 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: The United States will require foreign airports to implement stricter security practices and screenings for any passengers headed to the U.S. John Kelly, the U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, announced today that the new measures were being put in place. Though he didn't go into specifics, Kelly said the new requirements … [Link]

Mashable » The NotPetya ransomware may not actually be ransomware at all — it could be something worse

Wednesday 28 June 23:13:35 UTC 2017

Is ransomware still ransomware if its goal is purely to destroy? This is less if-a-tree-falls hypothetical and more sobering reality for the untold number of people across the globe whose computer systems have been infected with the NotPetya ransomware. That's because the latest digital scourge to cripple computer networks in 65 countries (and counting) doesn't fit the typical ransomware mold. Instead … [Link]

Mashable » Notorious crow single-handedly shuts down mail delivery in neighborhood

Wednesday 28 June 23:06:12 UTC 2017

And now for some very Canadian news: Mail delivery has been halted in certain areas of Vancouver because a "well-known crow" attacked a mailman.  SEE ALSO: Buy this house and you'll live in 2 countries at once Canuck the crow, who is identifiable to locals because of a red tag on its ankle, has been causing trouble in the area for … [Link]

Mashable » NASA finds signs of ancient 'Niagara Falls' of lava on Mars

Wednesday 28 June 22:52:28 UTC 2017

Sure, NASA has found signs of ancient water on Mars multiple times over the years, but now it's time to talk about something that's significantly more badass: molten Martian lava.  NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has taken photos of a part of the red planet that once played host to huge multi-tiered falls of lava that cascaded into a crater.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Equal Rights Center Sues Uber For Denying Equal Access To People Who Use Wheelchairs

Wednesday 28 June 22:40:00 UTC 2017

The Equal Rights Center is suing Uber, alleging that the company has chosen not to include wheelchair-accessible cars as an option in its standard UberX fleet of vehicles, and excludes people who use wheelchairs in Washington, D.C. According to the lawsuit, Uber is in violation of Title 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act. … [Link]

Mashable » NASCAR just shared a recipe for deep-fried Coke, and our minds are blown

Wednesday 28 June 22:37:08 UTC 2017

Does it make one a Coastal Elite™️ if deep-fried Coca-Cola (deep-fried Coca-Cola?!) is a new concept to them?  Well, NASCAR is here to ensure everyone hears the gospel of deep-fried Coca-Cola (deep-fried Coca-Cola?!).  Here's the recipe in written form, if you haven't yet made the pivot to video.  3 eggs 2 cups of Coca-Cola (or, we assume, another soda if you … [Link]

Mashable » Lost dogs finally reunite with family because they smelled sausage

Wednesday 28 June 22:11:54 UTC 2017

Miniature schnauzers Charlie and Theo were lost for four days in Cumbria, England until the smell of sizzling sausages brought them back, Caters reports. Image: Jim Davis/Caters NewsLiz and Graham Hampson were distressed when their fuzzy furbabies went missing on June 16, so they went all out to get their pups back. SEE ALSO: Friendly island doggo followed a street view … [Link]

Mashable » Travelers into the U.S. just dodged an expanded electronics ban — for now

Wednesday 28 June 22:06:45 UTC 2017

We’ve been waiting for the electronics ban to expand beyond flights coming to the U.S. from the Middle East and parts of Africa, but on Wednesday the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made it sound like some new security procedures are all we should expect — at least, for the moment. SEE ALSO: Emirates offers ingenious workaround to the laptop ban … [Link]

Popular Science » California says a popular herbicide causes cancer

Wednesday 28 June 22:00:28 UTC 2017

Health But three out of four health agencies disagree. California will require a cancer warning on products containing glyphosate, a commonly used pesticide. Here's what you should know. [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Plans To Open $380 Million Home Appliance Plant In US, Creating Almost 1,000 Jobs

Wednesday 28 June 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Samsung Electronics has agreed to open a $380 million home appliance manufacturing plant in Newberry County, South Carolina. The new plant is expected to generate 954 local jobs by 2020. CNBC reports: The South Korean firm said this year it was in talks to build a home appliances plant in the United States amid worries about protectionist policies under U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » Dude tries showing off a fish he caught and fails miserably

Wednesday 28 June 21:58:25 UTC 2017

If you're going to brag, maybe do it a little farther away from the water.  A fisherman showing off a huge carp he just caught in Brno, Czech Republic was quickly embarrassed after the large fish slipped away, right back into the water nearby.  Better luck next time, bro.  Read more… More about Funny, Viral Videos, Fish, Culture, and Animals … [Link]

Mashable » Rob Lowe says he had an encounter with Bigfoot and we don't believe him

Wednesday 28 June 21:54:28 UTC 2017

The trailer for Rob Lowe's new reality TV series, The Lowe Files, finally dropped, and it's exactly the quality you can expect from an A&E docuseries about searching for paranormal activity.  Lowe is joined by sons Matthew and John Owen, and the three explore the country in search of things that go bump in the night, such as a haunted … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' comes to Comic-Con—as a musical

Wednesday 28 June 21:46:22 UTC 2017

HBO's Game of Thrones is usually filled with blood and gore, but at Comic-Con in San Diego, it’ll be packed with jokes and musical numbers.   SEE ALSO: Here's how they make the 'Game of Thrones' music so spine-tinglingly epic Game of Thrones: The Musical – A Song of Nice Satire includes 12 original songs about your favorite Starks, Lannisters, … [Link]

Mashable » A civil rights organization is suing Uber for not having wheelchair-accessible cars

Wednesday 28 June 21:45:36 UTC 2017

Another lawsuit was filed against Uber today.  This time, the Equal Rights Center, a civil rights organization in Washington, D.C., filed suit against the ride-sharing company for not having wheelchair-accessible cars, according to a news release.  The lawsuit says that "Uber has designed and operated its transportation service in the District of Columbia in a way that effectively excludes wheelchair users … [Link]

Mashable » 25,000 cheaters have already been banned from popular streaming game 'Playerunknown's Battlegrounds'

Wednesday 28 June 21:39:38 UTC 2017

Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds has had a bit of a cheater problem, but it appears that the developer is taking care of it. PUBG developer Bluehole announced yesterday that more than 25,000 players have been banned for using cheats since the game launched in beta in March. That's right — the game isn't even fully out yet and it's still attracting tens of … [Link]

Mashable » Experts found fecal bacteria in Starbucks drinks and the internet is going crazy

Wednesday 28 June 21:38:01 UTC 2017

A BBC Watchdog investigation uncovered significant traces of fecal bacteria in ice from three popular British coffee shops — Costa Coffee, Starbucks, and Caffe Nero.   Read more…More about Watercooler, Science, Health, Mashable Video, and Bbc [Link]

Mashable » This facial recognition technology could help stop online child trafficking

Wednesday 28 June 21:33:30 UTC 2017

Emily Kennedy spent her undergrad years reading child sex-trafficking ads.  She wanted to understand their ticks: Why was this ad formatted that way? Why did the same ads often have different phone numbers? Kennedy knew that this kind of analysis could unravel at least a portion of sex-trafficking business. And after she graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University, she built a system to … [Link]

Popular Science » Meet drone dueling, the sport California is about to inadvertently kill

Wednesday 28 June 21:24:32 UTC 2017

Aviation Vague legislation protects humans from watching awesome robot battles A bill designed to protect people from armed drones could end drone duels as a legal sport. [Link]

Mashable » Kid immediately regrets trying to cut his own hair

Wednesday 28 June 21:24:14 UTC 2017

"I'm going to cut my own hair." Anyone who has ever muttered those words and followed through with cutting their own hair has a pretty good chance of regretting it.  This little man went in pretty confidently on his own haircut, likely because he gives his dad a simple cut every week to keep things sharp. Unfortunately, cutting your own … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook's Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men From Hate Speech But Not Black Children

Wednesday 28 June 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Sidney Fussell from Gizmodo summarizes a report from ProPublica, which brings to light dozens of training documents used by Facebook to train moderators on hate speech: As the trove of slides and quizzes reveals, Facebook uses a warped, one-sided reasoning to balance policing hate speech against users' freedom of expression on the platform. This is perhaps best summarized by the … [Link]

Mashable » Google Photos is making sharing pictures with friends even easier

Wednesday 28 June 21:06:37 UTC 2017

On Wednesday, Google announced several updates to the Photos app that will make sharing selfies, your trip to Machu Picchu, and that ridiculous sign you saw on the way to work even easier. SEE ALSO: How to post Google Photos' awesome animations to Instagram These features were first announced at Google's I/O conference in May. Now we have even more information … [Link]

Mashable » Lin Manuel-Miranda's new charity challenge has inspired celebrities to sing some 'Hamilton' hits

Wednesday 28 June 21:06:08 UTC 2017

A new challenge from Lin Manuel-Miranda was meant to inspire Hamilton covers from the people of the world. And a lot of celebrities wanted to jump on the bandwagon.  SEE ALSO: Riz Ahmed, K'naan and more star in a new music video from 'The Hamilton Mixtape' On Monday, Miranda launched a Prizeo charity challenge encouraging fans to raise money for The … [Link]

Mashable » Watch out Google Earth, Apple Maps has a hidden VR-like 'flyover' mode

Wednesday 28 June 21:05:11 UTC 2017

You’re soon going to have a new reason to use Apple Maps. Apple is adding a new feature to its mapping app that lets you go on 3D "flyover" tours of cities around the world. Though not technically VR, the feature is reminiscent of Google Earth VR and raises fresh questions about Apple's plans for virtual reality. SEE ALSO: The 12 … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » SafeCharge Launches Single API-Based Marketplace Manager

Wednesday 28 June 21:04:28 UTC 2017

SafeCharge, online payments solution provider, has announced its new, single API-based Marketplace Manager. The solution aims to address pain points specific to online marketplaces that individual online retailers might not necessarily run into. [Link]

Mashable » Here's a way Facebook is actually fighting fake news

Wednesday 28 June 21:00:00 UTC 2017

Facebook is cutting down on misinformation— AKA fake news—shared on the world's largest social network. SEE ALSO: In search of Facebook’s conscience A new tweak to its API (a fancy acronym for shared code) will prevent Facebook users from changing the headline, description, and image that is shared when posting a link, Facebook revealed in a post on its developers blog.  … [Link]

Slashdot » The Petya Ransomware Is Starting To Look Like a Cyberattack in Disguise

Wednesday 28 June 20:46:00 UTC 2017

Further research and investigation into Petya ransomware — which has affected computers in over 60 countries — suggest three interesting things: 1. Ukraine was the epicentre of the attack. According to Kaspersky, 60 percent of all machines infected were located within Ukraine. 2. The attackers behind the attack have made little money — around $10,000. Which leads to speculation that … [Link]

Mashable » Amazing tropical resort in 'Minecraft' makes us wish we were digital cube people

Wednesday 28 June 20:42:50 UTC 2017

Minecraft players come up with some pretty creative creations, but this one in particular makes us wish we could live inside Minecraft, even just for a week or two. SEE ALSO: Someone spent 2 years painstakingly replicating China's Forbidden City in 'Minecraft' Redditor FamilyCraft shared their own Minecraft rendition of a tropical resort, a stunning plot of land complete with … [Link]

Mashable » These aren't stuffed animals, they're chiffon cakes

Wednesday 28 June 20:33:36 UTC 2017

The master behind these light and fluffy chiffon cakes is Susanne Ng. It began from baking cakes for her kids' playdates. Ng has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and makes all her cake from scratch. She visualizes each part of the cake as she spoons in her ingredients. Her epic creations take a day to make.  Read more…More about Instagram, Food, … [Link]

Popular Science » Meet eight species living on the brink, thanks to weather and climate change

Wednesday 28 June 20:30:27 UTC 2017

Animals A volatile future will affect way more than just the polar bears. Leopards, frogs, and fish all face weather and climate-related challenges. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Genius programmer hacks Mark Hamill's online game to make him face Darth Vader

Wednesday 28 June 20:27:59 UTC 2017

If you follow actor Mark Hamill's entertainingly quirky Twitter feed — and really, if you clicked on this story, you probably are — you may have seen him tweeting Tuesday about an unusual game of online Yahtzee involving Darth Vader.  The game Hamill was playing (at cardgames.io) appeared to have randomly matched the Luke Skywalker actor with someone using the Vader … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 8 rumored to have super fast charging

Wednesday 28 June 20:27:21 UTC 2017

When the highly anticipated iPhone 8 finally drops later this year, it'll be tough to get Apple fanatics to put their devices down — until their batteries eventually die, that is.  There is some (potential) good news for power users, though: powering up the iPhone 8 might just be the fastest, most seamless experience of any iPhone yet. The iPhone 8 … [Link]

Mashable » Watch with glee as Piers Morgan gets absolutely owned by co-host Susanna Reid

Wednesday 28 June 20:25:32 UTC 2017

Women around the world find Piers Morgan deeply annoying, which means it's always nice to see one of them say it to his face. And so we extend our thanks to Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid. SEE ALSO: Amber Rose and Piers Morgan go toe-to-toe about feminism and NSFW photos On Wednesday morning's show, Morgan monologued about how annoyed he … [Link]

Mashable » xHamster's new sex doll is based on what its biggest users want in a woman

Wednesday 28 June 20:20:29 UTC 2017

Porn platform xHamster has announced that it's created its own sex doll. Yay? This is the first time a porn site has made a sex doll based on the preferences of their most active users. Their staffers compiled a list of traits, and the company partnered with iDoll to make this mystical creature. Her name, of course, is xHamsterina. One of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Broad City' star Abbi Jacobson's new podcast will make you feel less dumb about art

Wednesday 28 June 20:20:01 UTC 2017

Comedy writer and actor Abbi Jacobson doesn't only play the art-obsessed Abbi Abrams on her Comedy Central TV show Broad City. In real life she studied art in college and is an illustrator, so it makes sense that she's hosting a podcast about modern and contemporary art. SEE ALSO: 'Broad City' will bleep Trump's name like a curse word next season … [Link]

Mashable » Earthling police officer pulls over an alien riding shotgun in a real WTF moment

Wednesday 28 June 20:18:34 UTC 2017

Sometimes, traffic stops can be out of this world. Police in Alpharetta, Georgia stopped a car containing a rather otherworldly passenger on Sunday. The confused officer was quick to document the sighting and put it on Facebook, in case it was beamed back up to its mothership Apparently the driver of the vehicle was pulled over for speeding and just so … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Bixby is promising, but Siri has nothing to worry about (for now)

Wednesday 28 June 20:12:28 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ needs to learn a thing or two. Fortunately, it can.","image":"~ on with Samsung Bixby","sources":[{&~ s8,bixby","sec0":nul~ s8,bixby","videoSeriesNam~ More about Samsung, Galaxy S8, Bixby, Tech, and Innovations [Link]

Mashable » Emilia Clarke just shared a big 'Game of Thrones' hint

Wednesday 28 June 20:08:27 UTC 2017

In some ways, Game of Thrones has just been six years of waiting to see if and when the other characters will meet Daenerys. In a departure from the books, she joined up with Tyrion Lannister in Season 5, and we may get an even bigger meeting in Season 7. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, actress Emilia Clarke revealed … [Link]

Mashable » Ted Cruz poses with his lookalike, and the internet is ded RIP

Wednesday 28 June 20:07:15 UTC 2017

One Ted Cruz is a lot to handle. Two Ted Cruzes standing next to each other wearing matching World Series rings is the stuff of nightmares. Everyone naively assumed this scenario was something we'd never have to deal with, but thanks to Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and the magic of faceswap, we have now seen things that can't possibly be … [Link]

Slashdot » Seattle's $15 Minimum Wage May Be Hurting Workers, Report Finds

Wednesday 28 June 20:01:00 UTC 2017

As companies look for ways to cut costs, Seattle's $15 minimum wage law may be hurting hourly workers instead of helping them, according to a new report. From a USA Today article: A report (PDF) from the University of Washington (UW), found that when wages increased to $13 in 2016, some companies may have responded by cutting low-wage workers' hours. … [Link]

Mashable » 'My Cousin Vinny' without comedy is a gritty courtroom drama

Wednesday 28 June 20:00:00 UTC 2017

My Cousin Vinny is one of the most memorable comedies since it came out over 2 decades ago. It gave us a surprisingly solid comedic performance from Joe Pesci and earned newcomer Marisa Tomei an Academy Award for her supporting role. Yet at its core, the film holds a riveting courtroom drama with the lives of two innocent men in the … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's Echo Show has video streaming feature that plays Jimmy Fallon, CNN, CNBC, and more

Wednesday 28 June 19:58:26 UTC 2017

It turns out that Amazon's new Echo Show isn't just a hyped-up, touchscreen-touting version of the company's speaker product, it's also a stealth smart TV, too. Jimmy Fallon, host of The Tonight Show, revealed a new Echo Show feature on Wednesday that gives users the ability to stream on demand video, including Fallon's daily monologue, via the device's video screen.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why a breakup feels like a physical punch in the gut

Wednesday 28 June 19:58:23 UTC 2017

Dr. Roshini Raj reveals what causes emotional and physical pain after a breakup. 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, Break Ups, Roshini Raj, and Love 101 [Link]

Mashable » A new ransomware is sweeping the globe, but there's a vaccine

Wednesday 28 June 19:56:38 UTC 2017

It’s a familiar story: You boot up your computer only to find a mysterious message saying your files are encrypted. You soon realize that your data is likely gone for good — even if you fork over a cryptocurrency ransom payment.  But this time around, as a new and virulent form of ransomware dubbed NotPetya sweeps the globe, it doesn't have … [Link]

Mashable » Dad's genius pool nap hack has the internet screaming

Wednesday 28 June 19:53:23 UTC 2017

Leave it to a dad to find a new way to take nap. Skyler Nitschke from Louisiana captured her dad doing something a little strange recently, and it's either incredibly inventive, super dangerous, or a mixture of both. SEE ALSO: Serious warning: don't bring bae to the pool if Uncle Pat is around My dad bought a snorkel for the sole … [Link]

Mashable » Wrestling's hottest heel loves Hillary Clinton and hates Fox News

Wednesday 28 June 19:44:10 UTC 2017

While WWE hurtles toward SummerSlam, its annual summer showcase, there's another name in pro wrestling that's pulling the headlines in a time of political turmoil: The Progressive Liberal Dan Richards. It's not that Richards is a bad guy who just so happens to be a progressive liberal. For fans of the  Appalachian Mountain Wrestling (AMW) promotion, he's a bad guy … [Link]

Mashable » 'Rick and Morty' update brings Mr. Poopybutthole to 'Rocket League'

Wednesday 28 June 19:35:36 UTC 2017

Ah jeez, the Rick and Morty universe is colliding with Rocket League for the game's second anniversary, introducing new Rick and Morty cosmetics for your rocket-powered car collection. SEE ALSO: NBC breaks into esports, starting with 'Rocket League' The anniversary update, coming July 5, will include a handful of Rick and Morty items that will drop as common-level items after online … [Link]

Popular Science » Think weather forecasts are bad? Try forecasting a volcanic eruption.

Wednesday 28 June 19:34:31 UTC 2017

Science A new technique could bring us closer to accurately predicting volcano behavior. Forecasting the weather is hard enough. Forecasting volcanic eruptions is even harder. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Google is experimenting with a cube-shaped virtual reality advertising format

Wednesday 28 June 19:28:55 UTC 2017

Google is showcasing its first ever cube-shaped advertisement. The new virtual reality ad format is a three-dimensional shape that will open a video player when tapped or gazed at for a few seconds.  It's not an official product at this point, but rather a mock-up of what a simple non-intrusive ad might look like in a VR environment. The project, called … [Link]

Mashable » Pregnant dog gets the perfect Anthropologie-style maternity shoot

Wednesday 28 June 19:28:32 UTC 2017

For far too long, dog mamas have been denied the right to produce their own maternity shoots, on the flimsy conceptual ground that they "don't understand what they are." That time is slowly ending, one doggie photo shoot at a time. SEE ALSO: Get the perfect photo of your dog every single time with this gadget Elsa Veria-Means, known on Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » A man's bold, unadvised tattoo proposal thankfully went very right

Wednesday 28 June 19:25:23 UTC 2017

If there are two things in life that are sure to last forever it's tattoos and love…right?  A couple from Colorado got engaged in a very, um, lasting way. Tattoo artist, Vinny Capaldo-Smith, proposed to his girlfriend, Brooke Wodark, by asking her to tattoo his leg. Brooke, though nervous to give him a permanent piece of art, had no idea that … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than 40 ISPs Across the Country Tell Chairman Pai to Not Repeal Network Neutrality

Wednesday 28 June 19:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: One excuse FCC Chairman Ajit Pai regularly offers to explain his effort to gut net neutrality protections is the claim that open Internet rules have harmed ISPs, especially small ones. During a speech earlier this year, he stressed that 22 small ISPs told him that the 2015 Open Internet Order hurt their ability to … [Link]

Mashable » Wonder Woman and Captain America join the Academy

Wednesday 28 June 19:19:35 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Woman and Captain America join the Academy","sources":[~ 2016","sec0":null,&q~ 2016","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Entertainment, Movies, Oscars, Academy Awards, and Chris Evans [Link]

Mashable » This LEGO-style 3D tape is your childhood dream come true

Wednesday 28 June 19:17:51 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Yes, it finally happened. The makers of Toy Block Tape turned our wildest dreams into an office supply miracle.  This one-of-kind roll of textured tape lets you transform any surface into a 3D canvas for your inner builder's endeavors. Each roll delivers two meters … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 Best Sci-Films of All Time

Wednesday 28 June 19:10:05 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Mashable Reels, Best Science Fiction Movies, Best Sci Fi Movies, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Deep Affects, Alta5, Vinsight, Numina, Apozy

Wednesday 28 June 19:06:15 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » An ancient 'skull cult' might've carved up bones to shame their enemies

Wednesday 28 June 19:03:05 UTC 2017

An ancient "skull cult" might've existed thousands of years ago in present-day Turkey. Three deeply carved skulls found at the Göbekli Tepe archaeological site suggest that humans disfigured the bones as part of a ritual, perhaps to venerate the dead or absorb the powers of fallen enemies, a team of German anthropologists reported this week in a new study. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » How the U.S. can defend its elections from cyberattacks

Wednesday 28 June 18:59:10 UTC 2017

Amid the cybersecurity whirlwind that has been May and June—when the world got its first taste of what widespread ransomware attacks are capable of (WannaCry) and the continued wave of attacks that is still unfolding globally (Petya/NonPetya)—the public’s attention has yet again been pulled away from the news most relevant to the United States and our future: A Department of Homeland … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry dog, playing on top of a bale of hay will never end well

Wednesday 28 June 18:56:03 UTC 2017

Fun loving pooch, Athena, was having the time of her life playing with this giant bale of hay like a good farm doggo. She was getting in all the itching that a bale of hay has to offer.However, Athena's fun was quickly cut short with a failed attempt at rolling over on top of the bale.  The look on her … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Must Delete Search Results Worldwide, Supreme Court of Canada Rules

Wednesday 28 June 18:45:00 UTC 2017

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled against Google on Wednesday in a closely-watched intellectual property case over whether judges can apply their own country's laws to all of the internet. From a report: In a 7-2 decision, the court agreed a British Columbia judge had the power to issue an injunction forcing Google to scrub search results about pirated products … [Link]

Mashable » Ditto doll is looking damn good in its new purple wig

Wednesday 28 June 18:41:45 UTC 2017

You might know Ditto the Pokémon as the little purple blob who can transform into anything in its memory, but did you know that it's also a fashion QUEEN? Hear me out. It's not exactly a popular opinion, but artist Savannah discovered the purple wonder's talent when a colorful doll wig just happened to fall on her Ditto plush's head, and … [Link]

Popular Science » How to smile without looking like a creep, according to scientists

Wednesday 28 June 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Health Researchers have tried to isolate the traits of a winning grin. Using a variety of computer-animated faces, researchers from the University of Minnesota have isolated the traits of a winning smile. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » ISIS is weaponising consumer drones and we can’t stop them – yet

Wednesday 28 June 18:25:50 UTC 2017

The terrorist group is already strapping grenades to drones as it fights to retain the Iraqi city of Mosul, but what happens if airborne terror comes to the West? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Modified maize that kills with RNA is given go-ahead in the US

Wednesday 28 June 18:25:49 UTC 2017

Monsanto's SmartStax Pro, which kills a specific insect pest using RNA interference, has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency [Link]

New Scientist – News » Planets in other star systems fit a puzzling pattern

Wednesday 28 June 18:25:48 UTC 2017

Data from the Kepler space telescope show that exoplanets tend to be similar in size to their neighbours and regularly spaced, no matter the size of their star [Link]

Mashable » This laptop bag will charge all your devices

Wednesday 28 June 18:24:44 UTC 2017

The 'LAER' is the laptop bag techies have been thirsty for for years. It charges all of your devices at once, so you can stay connected and stop stressing about that 10% battery alert.  Read more…More about Tech, Mashable Video, Tech, and Innovations [Link]

Mashable » Zombie Galaxy Note 7s are coming to South Korea, because nothing ever dies

Wednesday 28 June 18:24:26 UTC 2017

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is the smartphone equivalent of a daytime soap opera character: just when you think it's died dramatically in a fire and been stricken from the storyline, it pops up again. The South Korean company announced its plans to sell the retooled phones in its native country and other international markets back in March (as part of an … [Link]

Mashable » This Instagram account teaches you the LGBTQ history you never learned in school

Wednesday 28 June 18:22:17 UTC 2017

Queer history doesn't exist in high school textbooks. It's hidden in fading library books, dusty archives, and oral histories forgotten with time.  But one Instagram account is bringing important LGBTQ moments out of the shadows. @lgbt_history meticulously documents the queer community's past, bringing stories of queer people to light through historical photos and incredibly in-depth captions.  SEE ALSO: Powerful portrait series … [Link]

Mashable » The sideways moving magical elevators from 'Harry Potter' could soon become a reality

Wednesday 28 June 18:17:44 UTC 2017

It’s been 160 years since the first cable elevator was invented and it has come to define how we build any high-rise building.  A German company is looking to change that with their multi-directional elevator system that uses magnetic levitation and linear motors to allow sideways movement and greater speed. Read more…More about Design, Architecture, Germany, Engineering, and Real Time Video … [Link]

Popular Science » Researchers say we have three years to act on climate change before it's too late

Wednesday 28 June 18:11:10 UTC 2017

Environment If we want a smooth transition into a sustainable future, we need to act fast. New comment in Nature says that we have three years to act on climate change. [Link]

Slashdot » A New Kind of Tech Job Emphasizes Skills, Not a College Degree

Wednesday 28 June 18:05:00 UTC 2017

Steve Lohr, writing for the New York Times: A few years ago, Sean Bridges lived with his mother, Linda, in Wiley Ford, W.Va. Their only income was her monthly Social Security disability check. He applied for work at Walmart and Burger King, but they were not hiring. Yet while Mr. Bridges had no work history, he had certain skills. He … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube debuts inspiring Pride Month video to highlight queer creators

Wednesday 28 June 18:04:49 UTC 2017

YouTube launched its fifth-annual Pride campaign this week with a new video highlighting queer creators. When users go to YouTube's Spotlight page, they'll see the featured video titled "#ProudToBe: Celebrate Brave Voices this Pride." The video celebrates people within the LGBTQ community striving to share their stories and be themselves in a world that still tries to silence them — … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Google’s €2.4bn fine is small change – the EU has bigger plans

Wednesday 28 June 17:52:00 UTC 2017

The European Union’s ruling against Google underlines its goal to move our relationship with tech firms away from Silicon Valley’s winner-takes-all mentality [Link]

Mashable » For about 10 minutes, people thought Amazon was going to buy FedEx

Wednesday 28 June 17:49:39 UTC 2017

When FedEx stopped trading its stock for a few minutes on Wednesday, eyebrows immediately raised. Company stock and stop trading for a variety of reasons, but one big reason immediately came to mind—FedEx had been acquired. And not just acquired by anyone. What if it was Amazon. adding another piece to its growing global reach? Turns out, Amazon wasn't buying FedEx. … [Link]

Mashable » We only have 3 years left to turn the corner on global warming

Wednesday 28 June 17:42:52 UTC 2017

The next three years will effectively decide the fate of our planet’s climate. This is the stark message of a new commentary in the journal Nature by several high-profile climate scientists and policy makers. The paper provides detailed sector by sector goals for electric vehicles, power plants, transportation, and more, showing where each needs to be by 2020 in order to … [Link]

Mashable » Can changing jobs really make you happier?

Wednesday 28 June 17:35:47 UTC 2017

 There’s an element of risk tied to everything you do in life: walking your dog, driving, eating sushi — even stepping outside your front door carries some minuscule chance of danger.     It’s with decisions made at work that the risk factor is harder to identify, keeping us from making big, and sometimes necessary, changes. Take your job, for instance — … [Link]

Mashable » This app wants to help you speed through your reading list

Wednesday 28 June 17:30:37 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. How's that summer reading list coming along?  Being well-read is a huge time commitment, and you're not alone if the prospect of reading through a stack of books makes you want to give up and see what’s new on Netflix. A new app known … [Link]

Mashable » Best albums of 2017 (so far)

Wednesday 28 June 17:29:49 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 » 'My Cousin Vinny' as a chilling courtroom drama will keep you at the edge of your seats

Wednesday 28 June 17:26:55 UTC 2017

My Cousin Vinny is one of the most memorable comedies since it came out over two decades ago. It gave us a surprisingly solid comedic performance from Joe Pesci and earned newcomer Marisa Tomei an Academy Award for her supporting role. Yet, at its core, the film is a riveting courtroom drama with the lives of two innocent men hanging … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star who played Young Hodor absolutely killed his Reddit AMA

Wednesday 28 June 17:26:28 UTC 2017

Considering Sam Coleman was only in Game of Thrones for a couple of episodes, he certainly made one hell of an impact. You remember Coleman. He played Young Hodor in Season 6; he was in that infamously heartbreaking "Hold the door!" scene. SEE ALSO: The 10 most devastating TV moments of 2016 Well, on Tuesday he swung by the r/gameofthrones subreddit … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Interviews Employees of Russia-Linked Cyber Security Firm Kaspersky Lab

Wednesday 28 June 17:20:00 UTC 2017

FBI agents on Tuesday paid visits to at least a dozen employees of Kaspersky Lab, a Russia-based cyber-security company, asking questions about that company's operations as part of a counter-intelligence inquiry, multiple sources familiar with the matter told NBC News. From a report: In a classic FBI investigative tactic, agents visited the homes of the employees at the end of … [Link]

Popular Science » Everything you never wanted to know about how ticks hunt you (and how to avoid them)

Wednesday 28 June 17:04:39 UTC 2017

Health Your complete guide to the horrifying reality of tick season. Your complete guide to the horrifying reality of tick season. [Link]

Mashable » Assuming that women journalists don't tweet strong opinions is 'complete bollocks'

Wednesday 28 June 17:04:37 UTC 2017

A list of the most influential journalists on Twitter during the UK's general election has failed to include a single female journalist.  Right after a record number of women were elected to Parliament, researchers are claiming that women journalists get less engagement on Twitter because they often remain "neutral" while male journalists "express strong political opinions." SEE ALSO: UK's chaotic general … [Link]

New Scientist – News » A fine-tuned universe may be controversial but can’t be ignored

Wednesday 28 June 17:01:00 UTC 2017

The suggestion that our universe has physical laws and constants inexplicably just right for life is in the ascendant. Expect a heated debate, says Geraint Lewis [Link]

Mashable » 5 trending topics to start your morning off right

Wednesday 28 June 17:00:55 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ videos and trending topics from June to put a smile on your face and pep in your step.","image":&quot~ June Article","sources":[~ videos,sponsored,trending topics","sec0":null,~ videos,sponsored,trending topics","videoSeriesName&~ More about Supported, Viral Videos, Sponsored, Trending Topics, and Entertainment [Link]

Popular Science » Explore hidden worlds with this handy UV flashlight

Wednesday 28 June 17:00:42 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post It's also great for security, and you can get one now for $9.99. Explore hidden worlds with this handy UV flashlight. It's also great for security, and you can get one now for $9.99. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Vulnerability Discovered In Latest Ubuntu Distributions, Users Advised To Update

Wednesday 28 June 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Celarent Darii writes: There is a vulnerability in the latest ubuntu distributions due to the DNS resolver included in systemd. The inclusion of the dns resolver was lamented by many on the mailing list, not without cause. All are advised to update their distribution. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » A commercial astronaut training site and its massive pool are coming to Britain

Wednesday 28 June 16:57:12 UTC 2017

If you're an astronaut — or just a lover of outer space — these are nervous times to be in the UK.  The vote for Britain to leave the European Union has potentially scuppered Britain's chances of scoring big European projects such as Galileo — the European sat-nav system — which is largely funded by the EU.  SEE ALSO: This could … [Link]

Mashable » Darth Vader (kinda, sorta) almost played a key role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Wednesday 28 June 16:46:55 UTC 2017

Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy may not exist in the same continuity, but Darth Vader did almost play a pivotal role in that Marvel adventure… kinda. We'll explain. SEE ALSO: Marvel's Kevin Feige says 'thank God' for 'Wonder Woman' Speaking to Mashable at the Spider-Man: Homecoming junket, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige explained that he'd originally planned to include … [Link]

Mashable » New AI tools could help customer service reps get to your complaints faster

Wednesday 28 June 16:40:27 UTC 2017

If you're a customer service rep sick of dealing with an endless inbox of complaints to sift through, you might finally have some relief on deck. The complaints will still likely be endless, but Salesforce is rolling out some new AI tools for its third-party developers to help make its customer relationship management (CRM) platform even smarter and identify PR fires … [Link]

Slashdot » Toshiba Sues Western Digital For $1 Billion in Damages

Wednesday 28 June 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Toshiba has raised the stakes in an embittered legal row with its joint venture partner, suing Western Digital for a $1bn in damages and hoping Japanese courts will quash the US firm's interference in the sale of its memory chip business. From a report: The litigation, filed Wednesday in Tokyo District Court, seeks to stop Western Digital from making ownership … [Link]

Mashable » Who's Who in 'The Defenders'

Wednesday 28 June 16:35:45 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Marvel, The Defenders, Mashable Reels, Entertainment, and Comic Culture [Link]

Mashable » Kansas City Royals catcher knocked down by a collegiate killer softball pitch

Wednesday 28 June 16:35:09 UTC 2017

The sport may be called 'softball,' but there's nothing soft about it.  University of Oklahoma softball pitcher Paige Parker proved that point after she was invited to throw the first pitch at a Kansas City Royals game on June 20. Parker hit the batting cages to warm-up with Royals catcher Drew Butera ahead of her first pitch. According to Sooner Sports, … [Link]

Mashable » Luke from 'Gilmore Girls' is selling out and starting a coffee brand

Wednesday 28 June 16:33:21 UTC 2017

Gilmore Girls' curmudgeonly Luke Danes may have served coffee for a living, but he would probably loathe the idea of starting his own coffee brand. Scott Patterson, the actor who plays Luke, has no such inhibitions, and decided to make something of his own obsession with coffee. Patterson told WealthManagement.com that Scotty P's Big Mug Coffee is expected to launch soon. … [Link]

Mashable » Just being able to see our smartphones might be draining our brain power

Wednesday 28 June 16:33:07 UTC 2017

Let’s face it — some of us are living deep in the trenches of smartphone addiction. Whether it's by constantly checking social media networks, reading push alerts, or responding to texts, we spend more time than ever on our phone. So it shouldn't come as a huge surprise that, according to a new study from McCombs School of Business at the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Broadchurch' Season 3 premiere: Get a first look at Miller and Hardy's final case

Wednesday 28 June 16:28:13 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ town will never be the same.","image":&quot~ Season 3 premiere: Get a first look at Miller and Hardy's final case","sources":[{&q~ tennant,broadchurch,olivia colman","sec0":null,~ tennant,broadchurch,olivia colman","videoSeriesName&~ More about David Tennant, Broadchurch, Olivia Colman, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Popular Science » DNA may finally find a family for strange creatures that stumped Darwin

Wednesday 28 June 16:13:16 UTC 2017

Animals An unholy mash-up of a camel, a rhino, and an elephant. Some of the strangest animals studied by Charles Darwin have finally yielded DNA clues. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Fidget spinners refuse to die, are now a 'Crash Bandicoot' promo

Wednesday 28 June 16:10:10 UTC 2017

We were all doing so wellSo well! And then GameStop Ireland had to screw it all up. The internet hivemind seemed to be moving on from fidget spinners, but now GameStop Ireland is handing them out like candy to anyone buying the Crash Bandicoot N'Sane Trilogy. Did you even need more convincing to check out Activision's sharp remakes? SEE ALSO: Conan … [Link]

Slashdot » President Trump Attacks Amazon, Incorrectly Claiming That It Owns The Washington Post For Tax Purposes

Wednesday 28 June 16:00:00 UTC 2017

The Washington Post, which has been critical of Donald Trump and his administration in its coverage, has become the latest victim in Trump's Twitter tirade. On Wednesday, he accused Amazon of not "paying internet taxes (which they should)," adding that the company is using The Washington Post "in a scheme to dodge" the taxes. Quick fact check: Amazon doesn't own … [Link]

Mashable » Book nerd Hillary Clinton loves 'Harry Potter' just as much as you do

Wednesday 28 June 15:47:48 UTC 2017

Unless you have the emotional range of a Dementor, odds are you adore Harry Potter.  And thanks to Hillary Clinton's recent speech at the American Library Association conference on Tuesday, we now know she's a serious Potterhead, too. SEE ALSO: Even Hillary Clinton is creeped out by 'The Handmaid's Tale' While speaking, Clinton, a resident book nerd, praised J.K. Rowling's beloved … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Women need a rosy outlook? Then give us reason to be optimistic

Wednesday 28 June 15:38:00 UTC 2017

Talking up the idea that women need to up their optimism to live longer is patronising in an age of stubborn gender inequality, says Lara Williams [Link]

Mashable » Poor Porsche completely spins out trying to keep up with a Tesla

Wednesday 28 June 15:37:04 UTC 2017

Here is something you probably thought you'd never see: a Porsche absolutely spinning out trying to keep up with a Tesla. A TESLA.  YouTube user dadcz was able to catch this miracle on video, of the sporty coupe attempting to match the acceleration of Elon Musk's electric beast. Does this stand as irrefutable evidence that electric cars are the future … [Link]

Mashable » Antarctic ice shelf crack is moving at record speeds, poised to cleave off massive iceberg any minute

Wednesday 28 June 15:36:06 UTC 2017

A crack spreading inexorably across the Larsen C Ice Shelf in northwest Antarctica has surged forward at record rates, bringing the ice shelf closer to cleaving off an iceberg roughly the size of Delaware. If this occurs, it would be one of the largest icebergs ever observed and could leave the ice shelf behind it in a precarious state, more vulnerable … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how they make the 'Game of Thrones' music so spine-tinglingly epic

Wednesday 28 June 15:28:13 UTC 2017

There's a reason the music in Game of Thrones is so damn good. Obviously there are plenty of people behind the big orchestral scores, but the masterminding of the whole thing is down to one man: Ramin Djawadi. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' characters sing 'I Will Survive' and oh, the irony In the clip above, Djawadi explains how he … [Link]

Mashable » Leave it to Rihanna to finally break the Billboard Hot 100's women dry spell

Wednesday 28 June 15:25:33 UTC 2017

Rihanna put in the WORK.   Rihanna became the first woman to appear on the Billboard's Hot 100 Top 5 in 12 weeks on Monday, for being a featured artist in DJ Khaled's "Wild Thoughts." SEE ALSO: Rihanna was spotted snuggling with a mysterious man, so naturally everyone freaked out For 12 weeks straight the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 featured zero … [Link]

Slashdot » Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Defends Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick

Wednesday 28 June 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has absorbed blistering criticism for the way he handled allegations of sexual misconduct at the San Francisco riding-hailing service. But he can at least count on the support of one big name in Silicon Valley: former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer. Speaking at the annual Stanford Directors' College Tuesday, Mayer defended Kalanick, … [Link]

Mashable » These photos of nervous cheetahs playing with their 'support dogs' will make your day

Wednesday 28 June 15:16:58 UTC 2017

It’s common knowledge that everyone on this planet — or everyone who counts, at least — loves dogs. They're fun to be around. They're a comforting presence. Just one look at their cheerfully lolling tongues and dopey, wagging tails is enough to make you think the world might not be such a terrible place after all. Well cheetahs and human beings … [Link]

Mashable » Troubled shoots that became classic movies, or why Han Solo fans shouldn't worry

Wednesday 28 June 15:16:25 UTC 2017

For better or worse, internet pop culture is obsessed with the minutiae of movie production. Once upon a time most people outside Hollywood would have only received the birth announcement; now millions wring their hands throughout the pregnancy.  Current case in point: Lucasfilm's still-untitled Han Solo movie, which suffered the replacement of popular young directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller with … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump is going after Jeff Bezos but also seems a bit confused

Wednesday 28 June 15:13:54 UTC 2017

It was just a matter of time until Donald Trump went after the far more successful Jeff Bezos.  On Wednesday morning, Trump sat down with various White House administrators and elected officials to figure out if Bezos' ownership of the Washington Post and his position as chief executive of Amazon constituted a conflict of interest, as well as whether Amazon should … [Link]

Mashable » Meet 'Sam,' a transgender toy that's teaching kids about gender fluidity

Wednesday 28 June 15:06:13 UTC 2017

‘Gender Creative Kids Canada' has developed an educational transgender toy in hopes to help children better understand gender identity and expression. Read more…More about Education, Gender, Children, Toys, and Transgender [Link]

Mashable » Mod turns 'Counter-Strike' into a 'Tekken' clone with fighting chickens

Wednesday 28 June 15:06:04 UTC 2017

Nothing about this mod makes sense.  Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a first-person shooter and one of the central players in the present-day esports world. This is a 2D fighting game in the style of Tekken, except the fighters are chickens. The mod, it should be mentioned, is called Chikken (though one Kotaku reader brilliantly suggested a change, to Pekken — … [Link]

Mashable » The best TV episodes of 2017 (so far)

Wednesday 28 June 15:05:17 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 » You can now make your own Snapchat filters without leaving the app

Wednesday 28 June 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Snapchat is making it even easier to make your own custom geofilter.  The app just added its geofilter creation tools to its main app so you can design and buy a filter without ever closing the app. Previously, you could only make filters on Snapchat's website. SEE ALSO: Snapchat maps can figure out what you're doing and it's either cool or … [Link]

Mashable » Stud kitten is feelin' himself after getting a brand new sweater

Wednesday 28 June 14:56:31 UTC 2017

A brand new outfit can do wonders for you mood. A new pair of shoes, or a cool hat instantly makes you feel like you can conquer the world.  A tabby kitten named Arlo, who may have been a bit down in the dumps, instantly perked up when his mom and Twitter user Eden made him the tiniest yellow sweater to … [Link]

Mashable » 5 of the nation's most accomplished animal mayors

Wednesday 28 June 14:56:22 UTC 2017

In November 2016, a pit bull named Brynneth Pawltro (no relation) was elected mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. She beat out a cat, a chicken, and a donkey for the title. But Pawltro's political success is nothing new. Animals have been braving — and, in some cases, winning — elections for years. They also die in office a lot, just like … [Link]

Mashable » Somebody beat Nintendo and made a mini SNES out of an old SNES cartridge

Wednesday 28 June 14:53:42 UTC 2017

The Super NES Classic Edition is going to be a hot item this year, but one inventive creator beat Nintendo to the punch with their own SNES emulator.  SEE ALSO: Super NES Classic is real and it's out in September Yesterday, a Redditor shared a Frankenstein SNES creation with the world: an SNES emulator installed inside of an old SNES cartridge. … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Rodriguez wants better treatment for women in 'Fast & Furious,' or she's done

Wednesday 28 June 14:49:12 UTC 2017

Considering the year the franchise started, Fast & Furious could have been a lot worse for women. The films kicked off in 2001 and introduced Michelle Rodriguez as Lenny, who was as fast and furious as her male counterparts on the road — not just a sexualized prop (looking at you, Transformers). As the films went on though, the bar should've … [Link]

Slashdot » The Guardian Backtracks On WhatsApp 'Backdoor' Report

Wednesday 28 June 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Five months after The Guardian published an investigative report, in which it found a "backdoor" in the Facebook-owned service, the publication is finally making amendments. The January report immediately stirred controversy among security experts, who began questioning The Guardian's piece. Weeks later, Zeynep Tufekci, a researcher and op-ed writer for the New York Times, published an open letter with over … [Link]

Mashable » Kylo Ren, Magic Mike, and James Bond pull off a heist in the 'Logan Lucky' trailer

Wednesday 28 June 14:44:37 UTC 2017

Studiocanal UK has released a new trailer for Logan Lucky – or as I like to call it, "the movie where Kylo Ren and Magic Mike are brothers and team up with James Bond for a heist." SEE ALSO: Dear Star Wars fans naming your sons Kylo: Why? The star-studded cast doesn't stop with Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel … [Link]

Mashable » The latest '4:44' teaser is called 'Kill Jay Z' and it's a doozy

Wednesday 28 June 14:42:59 UTC 2017

JAY-Z’s 14th studio album (yes, you read that right) is almost upon us.  But because the Brooklyn-born rapper just loves teasing us, he delivered another mysterious promotion Monday night for the forthcoming project, 4:44.  SEE ALSO: Tidal, where everyone already loves Jay Z, celebrates Jay Z The 30-second clip shows a young boy running—from what? we're not sure, thought it seems … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder will let you see who likes you before you swipe. But it'll cost you.

Wednesday 28 June 14:41:09 UTC 2017

What if you could see who'd already swiped right on you before you started sifting through the endless mass of potential matches on Tinder. The dating app announced today that it will now let you do just that. The feature is part of a new members-only service called Tinder Gold that's rolling out in select markets shortly.  The "Likes You" feature … [Link]

Mashable » Lindsay Lohan takes a page out of GOOP's book and launches her own lifestyle site

Wednesday 28 June 14:30:41 UTC 2017

Lindsay Lohan wants to help you live your best life, but only if you're willing to shill out a few bucks.  The actress is launching her own lifestyle site on Preemium, and for a subscription of just $2.99 a month, you can learn a bit more about Lohan—who seems to be taking a page out of the Kardashian-Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow … [Link]

Mashable » This slide reveals Facebook's cringeworthy hate speech policies

Wednesday 28 June 14:26:24 UTC 2017

Facebook’s policies for moderating hate speech were exposed Wednesday in what appears to be the most in-depth investigations into how and why these decisions were made, ProPublica reported.  One of the most cringeworthy parts shows a slide asking, "Which of the below subsets do we protect?" It reads female drivers, black children, and white men. The section for white men shows … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump vs. The Dictionary: Is Merriam-Webster really trolling Trump?

Wednesday 28 June 14:08:27 UTC 2017

The dictionary publisher says it's just doing its job. We asked Kory Stamper, a lexicographer at Merriam-Webster, for the inside scoop. Read more…More about Donald Trump, President, Potus, Trolling, and Troll [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Telemetry Shows Petya Infections in 65 Countries Around the World

Wednesday 28 June 14:06:00 UTC 2017

From a blog post by Microsoft: On June 27, 2017 reports of a ransomware infection began spreading across Europe. We saw the first infections in Ukraine, where more than 12,500 machines encountered the threat. We then observed infections in another 64 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Russia, and the United States. The new ransomware has worm capabilities, which allows it … [Link]

Mashable » 'A Bad Moms Christmas' trailer introduces the bad moms' bad moms

Wednesday 28 June 14:03:38 UTC 2017

Ah, Christmas. The most wonderful, magical, delightful part of any calendar year … unless, that is, you're a momThen the holidays are all about stress and hard work and forced cheer. That's the basic premise of A Bad Moms Christmas, which brings back the three leads of last summer's breakout hit, Bad Moms – Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn … [Link]

Mashable » Super Mario-themed 'Monopoly' spices up the classic game with boss fights

Wednesday 28 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Nintendo and hasbro are teaming up for Monopoly Gamer, a new spin on Monopoly that brings the characters of Super Mario into the classic board game with a few new Mario-themed twists. On top of replacing the classic player pieces with Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong, Monopoly Gamer changes up some of Monopoly's rules by introducing boss fights and character … [Link]

Mashable » Pornhub launches interactive videos that sync with your sex toys. You'll never need your hands again.

Wednesday 28 June 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Hold onto your butts, folks. Your Pornhub experience is about to get a lot more…intimate? The massive adult entertainment platform has just launched an entirely new and very NSFW category of videos that are meant to be used in conjunction with interactive sex toys. They’re the first of the free sites to offer this kind of integration, but it's pretty clear … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' pop-up bar in D.C. will take you straight to Westeros

Wednesday 28 June 13:58:30 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones Season 7 doesn't come out 'til July 16, but there's good news for fans who want to get a bit more ~interactive~ with their GoT experience. A new Game of Thrones themed pop-up bar in Washington, D.C., which opened June 21, has turned the nation's capital into King's Landing. The Game of Thrones Pub was put together by … [Link]

Mashable » Morgan Freeman lookalike travels to Magaluf, has the best weekend ever

Wednesday 28 June 13:50:51 UTC 2017

If you look like a celebrity — even a little bit like a celebrity — it's important to make the most of it. Just ask Louis Dorsett's uncle, Norman.  SEE ALSO: These photos of Emma Watson's doppelgänger will blow your mind According to a recent tweet from Dorsett, Norman — who looks more than a little like Morgan Freeman — recently … [Link]

Mashable » Richard Hammond describes the horrific car crash that left him in hospital

Wednesday 28 June 13:32:55 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, Richard Hammond shared a video from a hospital bed. He'd been in a car crash while filming for The Grand Tour, and he wanted to apologise to his family. Now he's back on his feet. SEE ALSO: Richard Hammond apologizes after narrowly escaping a burning car In a Drivetribe interview published Tuesday, the former Top Gear presenter described … [Link]

Mashable » A snarky property blog is ground zero for internet freedom right now

Wednesday 28 June 13:28:10 UTC 2017

Kate Wagner is a 23-year-old grad student and the writer behind McMansion Hell, a blog that catalogues and critiques the ostentatious cookie-cutter houses that became emblematic of the U.S. real estate bubble.  She's also, rather suddenly, the newest symbol of the fight for media freedom.  Wagner's blog, in which she would add text to point out the various brutal design choices … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why 'To the Bone' could be just as controversial as '13 Reasons Why'

Wednesday 28 June 13:24:40 UTC 2017

A new Netflix film, To the Bone, addresses mental health issues surrounding eating disorders and has garnered criticism for its shocking imagery depicting "dangerous thinness." Read more…More about Entertainment, Film, Netflix, Mental Health, and Mental Illness [Link]

Mashable » Riz Ahmed, K'naan and more star in a new music video from 'The Hamilton Mixtape'

Wednesday 28 June 13:20:27 UTC 2017

Everyone's favorite standout line in Hamilton was refitted into an entire track for Lin Manuel Miranda's brilliant The Hamilton Mixtape, and now, it finally gets the music video treatment.   The video for the original track "Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)" features rappers K'naan, Residente, Riz MC and Snow Tha Product—a Somali Canadian, Puerto Rican, British Pakistani, and Mexican-American, … [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna was spotted snuggling with a mysterious man, so naturally everyone freaked out

Wednesday 28 June 13:14:40 UTC 2017

Cuffing season is definitely over, but Rihanna's never been one to follow the trends anyways. Papparazzi shots of the "Wild Thoughts" singer surfaced on Monday night, and showed her getting steamy with a special someone while on vacation in Spain. Obviously, Twitter erupted from the news.  SEE ALSO: Rihanna has a new song in time for summer, thanks to DJ Khaled … [Link]

Mashable » People are getting creative with Square's customizable cash card designs

Wednesday 28 June 13:13:20 UTC 2017

When Square first unveiled its cash card earlier this year, the move had many people scratching their heads. What could a forward-thinking mobile payments app possibly want with an old-school plastic debit card? Well, if nothing else, the cards are giving the San Francisco company some free social media advertising. SEE ALSO: Square, a futuristic payments company, is rolling out an … [Link]

Mashable » Hugh Jackman joins the circus in incredible first 'The Greatest Showman' trailer

Wednesday 28 June 13:11:48 UTC 2017

Yikes, Wolverine – just because you're done with X-Men doesn't mean you have to up and join the circus. We kid, of course. But The Greatest Showman does star Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum (as in Barnum & Bailey) alongside Michelle Williams, Zendaya, and Zac Efron. SEE ALSO: The best movies of 2017 (so far) And if that's still not … [Link]

Popular Science » China launches Asia's biggest post-WWII warship

Wednesday 28 June 13:05:38 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal The Type 055 "Renhai" is headed out to sea China just launched Asia's biggest warship in 80 years, the 12,000-14,000 ton Type 055 destroyer. [Link]

Mashable » 'Pretty Little Liars' changed the game with social media, and TV will never be the same

Wednesday 28 June 13:03:58 UTC 2017

Pretty Little Liars has always been about the mysteries: Who is A? Who is A.D.? Who will end up together? The June 27 series finale delivered answers aplenty, but the show's lasting legacy has nothing to do with its many twists — it's about the people who have spent seven seasons trying to decipher them. Pretty Little Liars was arguably the … [Link]

Mashable » The New York Times is launching a cooking subscription

Wednesday 28 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

The New York Times can't live on news alone, so it's turning to bread. The Times is launching a new subscription service for its cooking vertical, the most recent in a series of experiments into ways to make more money from its existing content.  For $5 every four weeks, subscribers get access to NYT Cooking's database of more than 18,000 recipes … [Link]

Slashdot » Contractors Lose Jobs After Hacking CIA's In-House Vending Machines

Wednesday 28 June 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechRepublic: Today's vending machines are likely to be bolted to the floor or each other and are much more sophisticated — possibly containing machine intelligence, and belonging to the Internet of Things (IoT). Hacking this kind of vending machine obviously requires a more refined approach. The type security professionals working for the U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 2020: What the iPhone of the future will look like

Wednesday 28 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

If we asked you to close your eyes and describe an iPhone, the image in your head would be pretty clear.It would probably look something like this: It’s a rectangle with rounded corners, with another rectangle — the display — on the front, a circular home button below the screen, a few more buttons on the left and right sides and … [Link]

Popular Science » 8,200 years ago, California's forecast was 150 years of rain

Wednesday 28 June 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Environment Cave deposits reveal the region's stormy past. A study at Vanderbilt University uses cave deposits to unearth California's climate during a cold snap recorded in Greenland's ice cores. [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Will Offer Prime Video At Half-Price In All New Markets For Six More Months

Wednesday 28 June 11:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Amazon is leaving no stones unturned with its Prime Video, which it expanded to over 200 international markets last December. For the last six months, the company has been offering Prime Video, the sticker price of which is $5.99 or 5.99 Euro a month, at $2.99 or 2.99 Euro as part of its "introductory offer". That … [Link]

Mashable » People stood in line outside 'world's best' ramen restaurant for 10 days

Wednesday 28 June 11:12:06 UTC 2017

This is the price to pay for "world's best." Famed Japanese ramen joint Ichiran, crowned the world's best by Forbes in 2016, recently opened a new overseas outlet in Taipei, Taiwan. SEE ALSO: Marry your love of instant noodles and fried chicken with this incredible burger People were so excited about it that there was a line outside the door for … [Link]

Mashable » Pikachu chases down Team Rocket in a thrilling parkour sequence

Wednesday 28 June 10:46:39 UTC 2017

So this is what Pikachu looks like chasing after the baddies. Parkour freerunner Calen Chan leaps and runs his way through a parkour course as everyone's favourite electric Pokémon, giving us a glimpse of how it would look like if Pikachu did parkour in real life. SEE ALSO: Parkour pro takes on huge, crazy course that would surely break our … [Link]

Mashable » Gerard Butler shares heartbreaking Facebook tribute to costar Michael Nyqvist

Wednesday 28 June 10:32:26 UTC 2017

Gerard Butler has taken to Facebook to share a moving video tribute to fellow actor Michael Nyqvist, who the BBC reports died Tuesday at the age of 56. Nyqvist was probably best known for his role as Mikael Blomkvist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He and Butler had recently starred together in the film Hunter Killer, which is … [Link]

Mashable » Adidas secretly released Wes Anderson's Zissou trainers and we can't cope

Wednesday 28 June 10:23:12 UTC 2017

Fans of Wes Anderson's cult movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou have campaigned for years at Adidas to convince them to release a version of the customised Roms that Bill Murray wears in the film.  SEE ALSO: A Glimpse at Wes Anderson's Centered State of Mind Over the years, several petitions were filed, but back in 2005 Adidas played down … [Link]

Slashdot » Blue Origin To Build Its BE-4 Rocket Engine In Alabama, Creating Hundreds of Jobs

Wednesday 28 June 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Blue Origin has recently announced its plans to manufacture the company's new rocket engine, the BE-4, at a state-of-the-art facility in Huntsville, Alabama. According to The Verge, the benefits for Blue Origin are both practical and political. From the report: On the surface, it's a seemingly innocuous decision meant to capitalize on Huntsville's decades-long history of rocket development. The city … [Link]

Mashable » North Korea's new smartphone looks suspiciously familiar

Wednesday 28 June 9:58:13 UTC 2017

It’s not just you — this phone looks really familiar to us, too. North Korean company Mangyongdae Information Technology Corporation just dropped the Jindallae 3, and it looks a whole lot like an iPhone.  SEE ALSO: 'North Korea VR' is an extraordinary glimpse of the world's most oppressive country This changes everything. Again.Image: DPRK TodayThe phone, named after a Korean rhododendron, … [Link]

Mashable » Steve Carell's response to his new 'silver fox' reputation is classic Steve Carell

Wednesday 28 June 9:43:36 UTC 2017

Everyone knows Steve Carell is funny, but some people are only just noticing something else about him: the guy is a total heartthrob. SEE ALSO: 40 celeb hotties who are aging like a fine chianti Just look at him here, casually rocking his new grey hair and sunglasses: ayyyyyyeeeeee! 2017 Steve Carell out here killin' the game on all y'all. js … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks is trending for a poop-related reason and Twitter says NOPE

Wednesday 28 June 9:36:26 UTC 2017

Thinking of getting a refreshing iced coffee from Starbucks to beat the heat?  SEE ALSO: Kelly Osbourne peed her pants and is blaming Starbucks Think twice after reading this.  A BBC Watchdog investigation uncovered significant traces of faecal bacteria in ice from three of UK's high street chains — Costa Coffee, Starbucks, and Caffe Nero. In other words, there's poop in … [Link]

Mashable » Philippines plans to make it illegal if you don't sing the national anthem with sufficient 'fervour'

Wednesday 28 June 9:20:31 UTC 2017

Filipino citizens who don't sing their national anthem enthusiastically enough could face penalties. Under a new proposed bill, approved by the House of Representatives on Monday, singing to the national anthem will be "mandatory and must be done with fervour." SEE ALSO: Regulators in the Philippines want to ban rosaries on dashboards and people are pissed If the bill is passed … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert actually challenges John McEnroe about his Serena Williams comment

Wednesday 28 June 9:17:34 UTC 2017

It’s great when comedians known for being confrontational actually, you know, confront something. Stephen Colbert did exactly that when he interviewed the 58-year-old tennis legend John McEnroe on The Late Show. McEnroe caused controversy when he stated that Williams would only "be like 700 in the world" if she played on the men's tennis circuit. SEE ALSO: Wanted man Stephen Colbert … [Link]

Mashable » The best live news fails from June are here and will make you cringe

Wednesday 28 June 9:00:07 UTC 2017

Remembering that no one's perfect can be comforting, which may explain why we love to watch people mess up on live TV so much.YouTube channel News Be Funny has dutifully curated the best live news fails from the month of June into one tidy video for your viewing pleasure.Some of them are super cringe-y, some are relatable, but they are … [Link]

Mashable » Artist ironically uses AI to make portraits of people with jobs likely displaced by AI

Wednesday 28 June 8:56:49 UTC 2017

The Most Famous Artist is all about reverse-engineering art to find what works on social media. In his latest project, he's using artificial intelligence to create like-able and sell-able work that also comments on AI's potential to kill jobs and industries. SEE ALSO: Bright pink houses attract crowds looking for the perfect selfie, and the neighbors are pissed Earlier this month … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel's Kevin Feige says 'thank God' for 'Wonder Woman'

Wednesday 28 June 8:55:00 UTC 2017

Despite the fact that superhero movies have been all the rage for the past couple of decades, female superhero movies have been a more recent phenomenon. Indeed, DC's Wonder Woman marks the first major female superhero movie since Catwoman and Elektra back in the mid-aughts. And the competition has taken notice. SEE ALSO: 'Wonder Woman' just keeps smashing all kinds of … [Link]

Mashable » Sydney Opera House will light up with Indigenous Australian art every sunset

Wednesday 28 June 7:36:20 UTC 2017

The sails of the Sydney Opera House are often a canvas for projections throughout the year, but now the icon is set to be a display for Indigenous Australian art every sunset. It's called Badu Gili, meaning "water light" in the language of the traditional owners of the land the building sits on, the Gadigal people.  SEE ALSO: Australia's Uluru is … [Link]

Slashdot » August Solar Eclipse Could Disrupt Roads and Cellular Networks

Wednesday 28 June 7:00:00 UTC 2017

GeoGreg writes: On August 21, 2017, the contiguous United States will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979. According to GreatAmericanEclipse.com's Michael Zeiler, approximately 200 million people live within one day's drive of the eclipse. Zeiler projects that between 1.85 to 7.4 million people will attempt to visit the path of totality. As the eclipse approaches, articles are appearing … [Link]

Mashable » Pandora will stop service outside the US once again

Wednesday 28 June 6:21:16 UTC 2017

Five years after relaunching in Australia and New Zealand, music streaming service Pandora is shutting up shop. Since 2012, the two countries were the only international outposts for Pandora, after the service shut off to international users in 2007 due to licensing issues. SEE ALSO: Pandora's returning co-founder couldn't save the company on his own, steps down as CEO Listeners in … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pretty Little Liars' finale gives us a fittingly bonkers ending to one of TV's craziest shows

Wednesday 28 June 5:08:48 UTC 2017

Spoiler warning: This recap contains plot details for the Pretty Little Liars series finale, titled "Til Death Do Us Part." Pretty Little Liars came to a dramatic end Tuesday with an action-packed two-hour series finale. But a PLL series finale that runs double the length of a normal episode? That's a recipe for mind-blowing reveals left and right. Here are the … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2433: Ransomware infection!

Wednesday 28 June 4:37:01 UTC 2017

These kiddies are devious! [Link]

Slashdot » Vegan Mayonnaise Company Starts Growing Its Own Meat In Labs, Says It Will Get To Stores First

Wednesday 28 June 3:30:00 UTC 2017

Chase Purdy reports via Quartz: The maker of vegan mayonnaise has been working on getting lab-made meat onto dinner tables everywhere. It's just that nobody knew about it. Hampton Creek — a company that built its name on plant-based condiments and vegan-friendly cookie doughs — today revealed that, for the last year, it has been secretly developing the technology necessary … [Link]

Mashable » Suspect gives deputy a 'Get out of jail free' Monopoly card while getting arrested

Wednesday 28 June 3:00:56 UTC 2017

Can’t fault a guy for trying. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota  arrested a man this past weekend with an outstanding controlled substance warrant. At some point during the arrest, Deputy Vai discovered a "Get out of jail free" card on the man, you know, from Monopoly. Yep, this dude carried around the card "just in case," according to the … [Link]

Mashable » New images give us our first good look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8

Wednesday 28 June 2:42:26 UTC 2017

We may have just gotten our first good look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8, thanks to this detailed render. SEE ALSO: Everything you'd possibly wanna know about Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 just got leaked Although these aren't photos, the new images are design renders based on what we know from prior leaks. The images come from OnLeaks, which developed the designs … [Link]

Mashable » Well-meaning woman tries to honor her late mom and gets a face full of ash

Wednesday 28 June 2:26:25 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ like that scene from 'The Big Lebowski.'","image&qu~ woman tries to honor her late mom and gets a face full of ash","sources":[{&qu~ videos,fail","sec0":~ videos,fail","videoSeries~ More about Funny, Culture, Viral Videos, Fail, and Culture [Link]

Mashable » Instagram is making it way easier to keep track of comments

Wednesday 28 June 2:21:06 UTC 2017

Instagram comments might be getting a much-needed update. A new test on the Android app of Instagram shows nested comments, similar to those on Facebook.  SEE ALSO: Instagram is still clobbering Snapchat, and it's worse than we thought Hitting "reply" on a comment now adds them to a thread like this: Image: instagramInstagram comments are currently a confusing mess, so it's … [Link]

Mashable » Trump creeps on Irish reporter in the Oval Office, and America is so, so sorry

Wednesday 28 June 2:11:04 UTC 2017

You’ll need a shower after this. During a diplomatic call with Ireland's new Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Tuesday, American President Donald Trump couldn't help but wave RTÉ correspondent Caitríona Perry over to his desk. It was creepy. It was gross. It was not a good look.  SEE ALSO: Google Ventures partner tweets heartbreaking story about his son's pre-existing condition "We … [Link]

Slashdot » World's First Floating Windfarm To Take Shape Off Coast of Scotland

Wednesday 28 June 2:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The world's first floating windfarm has taken to the seas in a sign that a technology once confined to research and development drawing boards is finally ready to unlock expanses of ocean for generating renewable power. After two turbines were floated this week, five now bob gently in the deep waters … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams won't be getting an apology from John McEnroe anytime soon

Wednesday 28 June 1:55:50 UTC 2017

Tennis legend John McEnroe drew the ire of social media when he said Serena Williams would be ranked "like number 700 in the world" if she played on the men's tennis circuit during a Sunday interview with NPR.  Williams herself even fired back on Monday afternoon with a couple tweets.  But neither Williams nor her many fans should hold their breath … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Reynolds starts filming 'Deadpool' sequel, holds off on sarcastic comment

Wednesday 28 June 1:46:55 UTC 2017

We’ve known for ages that there will be a Deadpool sequel, but thanks to star Ryan Reynolds we know it's finally happening.  Reynolds posted an Instagram photo on Tuesday of the slate for Deadpool 2, just after wrapping his first day back on set. SEE ALSO: 'Deadpool' is getting an adult animated series and Donald Glover's running it, OMG OMG If … [Link]

Mashable » Disney World clears out the rumors: Trump will indeed voice his own robot

Wednesday 28 June 1:45:03 UTC 2017

Disney is finally setting the record straight on President Donald Trump and its iconic Disney World exhibit, the Hall of Presidents. Trump. Will. Speak. “Despite some media reports to the contrary, President Trump will have a speaking role in The Hall of Presidents, like every president since 1993,” wrote Disney Parks Editorial Content Director Tom Smith on the official Disney Parks blog.Other … [Link]

Slashdot » Comcast and Charter In Talks With Sprint To Offer Wireless Service

Wednesday 28 June 1:25:00 UTC 2017

According to The Wall Street Journal, Sprint's merger talks with T-Mobile are temporarily on hold while the carrier mulls over a number of potential deals with the United States' two biggest cable companies, Comcast and Charter. While Comcast is already using Verizon's wireless service under their own name, the company may want to use Sprint's network as well. Charter doesn't … [Link]

Mashable » Marissa Mayer defends Travis Kalanick: 'I just don't think he knew' about the toxic Uber culture

Wednesday 28 June 1:16:41 UTC 2017

Travis Kalanick has at least one other recently unemployed chief executive in his corner. Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer defended the disgraced Uber leader's honor — or at least his  obliviousness — in a speech in Palo Alto on Tuesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. SEE ALSO: Travis Kalanick resigns as CEO of Uber “I just don’t think he knew,” … [Link]

Mashable » Your future iPhone could wake you up by memorizing your sleep patterns

Wednesday 28 June 1:16:33 UTC 2017

If you use an iPhone, Apple probably controls most of your waking hours. The company could take over your time spent in dreamland sometime in the near future, too, by using all the data it collects about you to push you toward a better night's sleep.  Apple might be working on a new system to help improve user sleep patterns, if … [Link]

Slashdot » Britain's Newest Warship Runs Windows XP, Raising Cyber Attack Fears

Wednesday 28 June 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Chrisq shares a report from The Telegraph: Fears have been raised that Britain's largest ever warship could be vulnerable to cyber attacks after it emerged it appears to be running the outdated Microsoft Windows XP. A defense source told The telegraph that some of the on-board hardware and software "would have been good in 2004" when the carrier was designed, … [Link]

Slashdot » Lawmakers Want To Move Fast On Self-Driving Car Legislation

Wednesday 28 June 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Members of Congress said Tuesday that they hope to move forward with a package of self-driving car legislation by the end of July. "We've got to keep moving, because again, this technology is moving away from us, you might say," said Republican Bob Latta, who is helping to lead the effort. That would move … [Link]

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