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 » Nikki Haley is sooo bummed she has to work on July 4 just because North Korea launched an ICBM

Tuesday 4 July 23:39:53 UTC 2017

Don’t you hate when it's the Fourth of July and instead of grilling burgers with friends, you're forced to deal with a hostile foreign state that just tested an intercontinental ballistic missile?  Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina and current U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, sure does!  Spending my 4th in meetings all day#ThanksNorthKorea — Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) July … [Link]

Mashable » Afghanistan's version of 'Sesame Street' promotes gender equality with a new muppet

Tuesday 4 July 22:24:39 UTC 2017

Afghanistan’s version of Sesame Street, Baghch-e-Simsim, introduced a new muppet, Zeerak, who's spreading the importance of women's education. SEE ALSO: A new Sesame Place theme park is moving to the neighborhood Zeerak is the 4-year-old brother of Zari, who made her debut last year. According to AFP, the producers of the show hope that Zeerak, who looks up to his older, … [Link]

Mashable » Cristiano Ronaldo posts adorable photo with all his children and we're swooning

Tuesday 4 July 21:56:07 UTC 2017

Portuguese demigod and soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo posted a sweet picture with all of his children for the first time on Instagram on Tuesday.  The Real Madrid player, who's enjoying a brief holiday football post-season, captioned the adorable snap, "blessed." Blessed A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Jul 4, 2017 at 8:45am PDT In the pic, his first son, … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg just shared an epic photo of a bald eagle and, um, happy Fourth of July?

Tuesday 4 July 21:23:06 UTC 2017

Wildlife lovers dream of capturing an image of a bald eagle in flight—let alone snapping an awesome shot of America's national bird on the Fourth of July.  Well, not a problem for Mark Zuckerberg.  SEE ALSO: In search of Facebook’s conscience The CEO of Facebook, who presides over a network of more than 2 billion people, is currently on vacation in … [Link]

Mashable » Mission accomplished in this shot-for-shot remake of the 1996 classic, 'Independence Day'

Tuesday 4 July 21:00:00 UTC 2017

Celebrate Independence Day with this DIY shot-for-shot remake of the classic 1996 Independence Day trailer. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Trailer, Independence Day, Fourth Of July, Cinefix, and Remake [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga defends Ed Sheeran after her 'Little Monsters' pushed him off Twitter

Tuesday 4 July 20:58:50 UTC 2017

Ed Sheeran is pretty much done with Twitter because of the meanness, he revealed in an interview with The Sun. But Lady Gaga, whose fans reportedly contributed to the meanness, doesn't want to focus on the hate. She posted a photo of herself and Sheeran on Instagram Tuesday and shared some kind words to her community.  SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran has … [Link]

Mashable » Why celebrities leave Twitter

Tuesday 4 July 20:45:11 UTC 2017

Ed Sheeran is just the latest victim. A recent interview revealed that the singer-songwriter has, for the most part, signed off Twitter. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran has announced he's quitting Twitter for a depressing reason The 140-character platform that once referred to itself as a social network has defined itself as a news network as of late, as it tries to … [Link]

Slashdot » Hulu Joins Netflix and Amazon In Promoting Royalty-free Video Codec AV1

Tuesday 4 July 19:04:00 UTC 2017

theweatherelectric writes: Hulu has joined the Alliance for Open Media, which is developing an open, royalty-free video format called AV1. AV1 is targeting better performance than H.265 and, unlike H.265, will be licensed under royalty-free terms for all use cases. The top three over-the-top SVOD services (Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu) are now all members of the alliance. In joining the … [Link]

Mashable » Internet cheers American hero Joey Chestnut for eating 72 hot dogs

Tuesday 4 July 18:59:05 UTC 2017

American hero and competitive eater Joey Chestnut just won Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 10th time by scarfing down 72 (!) hot dogs. The annual event, held on Coney Island, N.Y., requires participants to eat as many hot dogs as possible in a 10-minute period.  He's done it! @joeyjaws wins the #NathansHotDogEatingContest with an unofficial 72 hot dogs … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: New AWS Java SDK, Facebook Graph API updates and More

Tuesday 4 July 18:56:04 UTC 2017

A lot of news came down the pipe ahead of the holiday weekend so we offer a review of the stories we couldn’t cover with a look at what what going on in the world of APIs. We start today off with news that AWS announced the developer preview for version 2.0 of their Java SDK. [Link]

Mashable » Thomas crawling out of his tank engine will haunt your dreams

Tuesday 4 July 18:38:48 UTC 2017

Thomas the Tank Engine is an anthropomorphic train that brings joy to children everywhere.  Until now.  For those that wonder about Cars anatomy, here's Thomas the Tank Engine's true form pic.twitter.com/lMeK5jlrHD — Joel Carroll (@joelcarroll) July 3, 2017 Don't look away. This is the terrifying creature you've been entertaining your children with. (In case you're wondering, it is available in T-shirt … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Reportedly Developing a Voice-Controlled Speaker To Compete With Amazon Echo

Tuesday 4 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Samsung may be working on a smart speaker of its own. The company is developing a smart speaker powered by its Bixby voice assistant, according to The Wall Street Journal. From a report: A new report from The Wall Street Journal claims Samsung is working on its own voice-controlled home speaker to compete with the likes of the Amazon Echo, … [Link]

Mashable » In honor of Fourth of July, we made a DIY side-by-side comparison of the classic 1996 'Independence Day' trailer

Tuesday 4 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Now that’s what I call a close encounter of the Homemade kind! Go behind the scenes for our DIY Independence Day trailer. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Entertainment, Aliens, Roland, Sci Fi, and Will Smith [Link]

Mashable » Check out behind-the-scenes footage of this homemade remake of 'Independence Day' trailer

Tuesday 4 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Now that’s what I call a close encounter of the Homemade kind! Go behind-the-scenes for our DIY Independence Day trailer. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Entertainment, Military, Aliens, Usa, and Spaceship [Link]

Mashable » 2 tech billionaires launch 'WTF' to save the Democratic Party with … billboards

Tuesday 4 July 17:39:39 UTC 2017

The cofounders of two tech giants have teamed up to rethink the Democratic Party. On the Fourth of July, they launched a project called WTF — short for "Win The Future" — that is virtually crowdsourcing a political agenda on Twitter, Recode reported.  SEE ALSO: Trump’s Tech Week did not make America great No, this isn't the premise of the next … [Link]

Slashdot » Hanoi Plan To Ban Motorbikes By 2030 To Combat Pollution

Tuesday 4 July 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Hanoi — a city of five million motorbikes — is planning to ban the popular two-wheeled transport by 2030. From a report: The city council voted for the ban almost unanimously, hoping to unclog roads and reduce soaring levels of pollution. The council has also promised to increase public transport so that half the population are using it by 2030, … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrate Independence Day with this DIY shot-for-shot remake of the 1996 classic

Tuesday 4 July 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Today we celebrate our Independence Day with this DIY shot-for-shot remake of the classic 1996 ID4 trailer. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Aliens, Sci Fi, and Will Smith [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook's Fourth of July tweet is pretty pointed

Tuesday 4 July 16:35:12 UTC 2017

Apple CEO Tim Cook displayed his patriotic side by wishing everyone a happy Independence Day with a rather pointed tweet. Wishing everyone a happy #Independence Day! 🇺🇸 “Remember always that all of us … are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” -FDR — Tim Cook (@tim_cook) July 4, 2017 Cook was referring to this particular quote from former President Franklin D. Roosevelt: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We may have mated with Neanderthals more than 219,000 years ago

Tuesday 4 July 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Analysis of DNA from a fossilised Neanderthal bone suggests modern human ancestors entered Europe and interbred with locals more than 219,000 years ago [Link]

Popular Science » You probably abuse your ice cream. Here’s how to stop.

Tuesday 4 July 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Science And other odd information from ‘ice cream boot camp’ The first time I tried to make ice cream, I forgot to add the cold. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Dad has been gloriously recreating his daughter's selfies for 15 months now

Tuesday 4 July 16:07:42 UTC 2017

Most dads are embarrassing to some extent, but some dads are so impressively embarrassing they come round full circle and become cool. SEE ALSO: Dads having more fun than daughters at Little Mix concert is seriously adorable Burr Martin, who last year achieved viral fame after he began recreating his daughter's selfies, is definitely one of those dads. Well, apparently it … [Link]

Mashable » Robert Downey Jr. wants to quit playing Iron Man 'before it's embarrassing'

Tuesday 4 July 16:04:14 UTC 2017

For nearly a decade, Robert Downey Jr. has flown around in a CGI suit and quipped enemies to death as Marvel's Iron Man.  But he won't be around forever. In fact, it's rumored that Tony Stark might bite the dust in one of the upcoming Avengers movies, and there are currently no plans for an Iron Man 4.  SEE ALSO: This … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon and eBay Images Broken By Photobucket's 'Ransom Demand'

Tuesday 4 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Thousands of images promoting goods sold on Amazon and other shopping sites have been removed after a photo-sharing service changed its terms. Ebay and Etsy have also been affected, in addition to many forums and blogs. The problem has been caused by Photobucket introducing a charge for allowing images hosted on its platform to … [Link]

Mashable » The only good corn holders are the ones shaped like corn

Tuesday 4 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

As we know, the best part of summer is eating corn on the cob from these little corn-shaped skewers. Corn holders are wonderful for two reasons: 1) They let you grasp hot corn with ease (the dream!) and 2) Because they are shaped like tiny corn. We need not look further than tiny cooking videos to realize that tiny versions of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Real reform must follow ruling on flawed NHS-DeepMind data deal

Tuesday 4 July 15:58:00 UTC 2017

The NHS has been censured for the way it shared patient data with DeepMind. Meaningful checks on big tech's healthcare ambitions must follow, says Hal Hodson [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is better than police at predicting riots, and it's unsettling

Tuesday 4 July 15:54:44 UTC 2017

If you always kind of thought that Twitter is faster than authorities in accurately identifying threats, you're not that far from the truth.  SEE ALSO: Twitter cuts ties with another social media surveillance company New research from Cardiff University, which analysed 1.6 million tweets from the London 2011 riots, has noticed that the micro-blogging platform can be used to detect dangerous … [Link]

Mashable » It's more bad news for Uber this month

Tuesday 4 July 15:53:33 UTC 2017

July isn't looking so bright for Uber. The ride-hailing giant, which has faced an onslaught of scandals since January, was just hit with another blow that could severely impact its growth in Europe.  A new recommendation from the senior adviser to the European Union's highest court says Uber should be classified as a taxi service in France, the New York Times … [Link]

Mashable » 7 iMessage Apps You Didn't Know You Needed

Tuesday 4 July 15:33:38 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Imessage, Mashable Reels, Best Imessage Apps, Tech, and Iphone [Link]

Popular Science » Philips Hue Wellness and Wellner lamp review: They’re (kinda) lit

Tuesday 4 July 15:00:04 UTC 2017

Gadgets We tested two stand-alone lamps in the Philips Hue smart lighting system. We bask in the adjustable glow of the Philips Wellness and Wellner stand-alone smart lamps. [Link]

Slashdot » Intel To Cut IoT Jobs

Tuesday 4 July 15:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Intel is laying off people in its IoT group following its recent cuts to three of its IoT products — the Joule, Edison and Galileo boards. 97 jobs are to be lost in Santa Clara and up to 40 more in Leixlip, Ireland. IoT accounts for less than 5% of Intel's sales. Read more … [Link]

Mashable » 5 secrets of top wingmen that can help you help your friends find love

Tuesday 4 July 15:00:00 UTC 2017

We all know our friends are sometimes far better at picking dates for us than we are for ourselves. But if you want to be the best wingman for your BFF, you should learn a few things first. Since Wingman launched earlier this year, they've been helping people play cupid for their nearest and dearest. In a recent survey, they asked … [Link]

Mashable » Patriotic astronauts are your American heroes this holiday

Tuesday 4 July 14:43:13 UTC 2017

On Fourth of July, you'll see red, white, and blue throughout the world — and even in space.  NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fisher, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), shared a series of photos and a video from the station Tuesday. SEE ALSO: NASA has better things to do than answer questions about the stupidest conspiracy ever In … [Link]

Mashable » Dad takes daughter's phone away, follows up with best troll

Tuesday 4 July 14:34:13 UTC 2017

A phone time-out is a tragedy for anyone, especially for a young girl. One dad decided to make the whole ordeal 1200 times worse with a note.  SEE ALSO: Dad's genius pool nap hack has the internet screaming According to a Reddit post Tuesday morning on r/pics, a dad had slipped a note under her daughter's bedroom door that appeared to … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung plans to launch smart speaker powered by Bixby, report says

Tuesday 4 July 14:28:26 UTC 2017

Despite having troubles with its voice-powered smart assistant Bixby, Samsung plans to launch a standalone smart speaker powered by the same technology, akin to Amazon Echo and Google Home.  The news comes via a report by The Wall Street Journal, which cites sources familiar with the matter.  SEE ALSO: Samsung Bixby is promising, but Siri has nothing to worry about (for … [Link]

Mashable » Sophie Turner claims she learned about sex from 'Game of Thrones' scripts

Tuesday 4 July 14:28:23 UTC 2017

Sansa Stark has seen her fair share of chaos and brutality as she maneuvered her way through the sordid world of Westeros since she was a young adult. But for Sophie Turner, who has been playing the role of Stark since she was 12 years old, growing up on HBO's sets of Game of Thrones taught her more than just acting … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ukraine claims Russia launched NotPetya ransomware attack

Tuesday 4 July 14:25:11 UTC 2017

NotPetya hit Ukraine hard, and the authorities there claim to have evidence of Russian involvement – though extorting payments may not have been the main goal [Link]

Slashdot » Data Glitch Sets Tech Company Stock Prices At $123.47

Tuesday 4 July 14:05:00 UTC 2017

For one moment on Monday evening, the prices of several stocks on Nasdaq — including those of Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, and Microsoft — were all priced exactly the same, $123.47. From a report: In a statement obtained by the Financial Times, Nasdaq said the culprit was "improper use of test data" that was picked up by third party financial … [Link]

Popular Science » How to choose the best fitness tracker for you

Tuesday 4 July 14:00:02 UTC 2017

DIY Find the fitness tracker to help hit your goals. Somewhere out there is a fitness tracker with your name on it, but how do you find it among the many options available? We'll show you how. [Link]

Mashable » Hodor goes to work at KFC in the inevitable 'Game of Thrones' parody advert

Tuesday 4 July 13:54:54 UTC 2017

It was only a matter of time before this happened, wasn't it? It could have been KFC, or another fast food restaurant, or pretty much brand: at some point, Kristian Nairn was bound to be snapped up for a Hodor-style Game of Thrones parody. SEE ALSO: A Game of Thrones chatbot is here to answer all your burning questions In … [Link]

Mashable » 5 new shows we can't wait to see in 2017

Tuesday 4 July 13:13:04 UTC 2017

We may be counting the days until the return of Game of Thrones, but there are plenty of brand new shows making their debut in the coming months. Here are the five we're most hyped about, so you can mark your calendar in advance. 1. Star Trek: Discovery (Sept. 24, CBS All Access) It's been a long road (sorry), but the … [Link]

Popular Science » 8 essential items to help you survive any storm

Tuesday 4 July 13:00:47 UTC 2017

Gadgets Apocalypse later. Find your inner prepper. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Forced Arbitration Isn't 'Forced' Because No One Has To Buy Service, Says AT&T

Tuesday 4 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: AT&T is denying that its contracts include "forced arbitration" clauses, even though customers must agree to the clauses in order to obtain Internet or TV service. "At the outset, no AT&T customer is ever 'forced' to agree to arbitration," AT&T Executive VP Tim McKone wrote in a letter to U.S. senators. … [Link]

Mashable » Reigning King of Socks Justin Trudeau just got out-socked

Tuesday 4 July 12:20:15 UTC 2017

It was all going so well for Justin Trudeau's socks. Just as he gains the recognition he deserves as the ultimate socks symbol, he's gone and been upstaged by none other than Ireland's prime minister.  SEE ALSO: Justin Trudeau's socks demand the world's attention During a press conference with Justin Trudeau at Farmleigh House, Dublin, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar sported a … [Link]

Mashable » Lazy seal relaxing on rubber boat is more chill than you'll ever be

Tuesday 4 July 11:59:13 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ rang?","image":&quot~ seal relaxing on rubber boat is more chill than you'll ever be","sources":[{&quo~ ireland,seal","sec0"~ ireland,seal","videoSerie~ More about Uk, Northern Ireland, Seal, Culture, and Animals [Link]

Mashable » Here's why breaking WhatsApp and iMessage encryption is such a dangerous idea

Tuesday 4 July 11:31:44 UTC 2017

For most people, breaking WhatsApp's and iMessage's security to let the government stop terrorists sounds like a reasonable idea.  SEE ALSO: How the government can force WhatsApp to break its encryption In the past we had wiretaps, after all, so what's wrong in updating them to the modern digital era? That's the reasoning behind some of the surveillance measures included … [Link]

New Scientist – News » North Korea claims test of an intercontinental ballistic missile

Tuesday 4 July 11:18:39 UTC 2017

The missile was launched into Japanese waters, but analysts suggest it could potentially be used to hit Alaska, raising the stakes once more in North Korea’s nuclear efforts [Link]

Mashable » Small boy's discovery of wild monkeys goes very wrong, very fast

Tuesday 4 July 11:14:03 UTC 2017

Monkeys might be friendly creatures in Disney and Pixar films, but the IRL version isn't necessarily the same. Not the ones in this video, anyway. In the clip above, a small boy documents his discovery of some wild monkeys in Florida. SEE ALSO: Try not to obsess over this monkey named 'Uncle Fat' There's plenty of excitement to start with, … [Link]

Mashable » Arcadia Power lets you access clean energy no matter where you live

Tuesday 4 July 11:02:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. A free subscription to Arcadia Power lets you reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and increase global demand for renewable energy. Every electron on our power grid is the same, whether it comes from a hydroelectric dam or from burning coal. Because of this, … [Link]

Mashable » Fired Vogue editor burns down the house in blisteringly candid interview

Tuesday 4 July 11:01:51 UTC 2017

The inner machinations of Vogue have been a source of intrigue and fascination for many years now. But, one former British Vogue editor just lifted the lid on what it's really like to work at Vogue. And, her account reads much like something out of The Devil Wears Prada.  SEE ALSO: Vogue got trolled over Kendall and Gigi 3 times in … [Link]

Mashable » A self-cleaning aquarium for lazy fish owners

Tuesday 4 July 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Fish are easily some of the lowest maintenance pets.     The only hassle you need to worry about is aquarium maintenance, but not everybody has the time or knowhow. Now, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, EcoQube C Aquarium can make  cleaning your aquarium … [Link]

Mashable » These budget-friendly necessities will make your first apartment a home

Tuesday 4 July 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. So you're about to reach a whole new level of independence and freedom with your very own apartment. Congratulations! This is a huge step.    SEE ALSO: 9 pool floats you need right now You'll soon find out that there are a lot of … [Link]

Mashable » This Star Wars pregnancy announcement has a hilariously dark twist

Tuesday 4 July 10:43:02 UTC 2017

There are pregnancy announcements and then there are pregnancy announcements. SEE ALSO: Watch Rey and BB-8's first thrilling adventure in 'Star Wars: Forces of Destiny' We've seen hundreds of Star Wars-themed ones on Reddit, but this is something else. And it has quite a dark twist: See it? Princess Leia Organa and General Han Solo are going to have a baby … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran has announced he's quitting Twitter for a depressing reason

Tuesday 4 July 10:31:33 UTC 2017

If you're wondering why Ed Sheeran isn't particularly active on Twitter — the majority of his recent posts have been links to Instagram, and he doesn't post a whole lot else — there's a reason for that. From the sounds of it, Sheeran is pretty much done with the little blue bird altogether. SEE ALSO: Twitter responds to Ed Sheeran's new … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dams can lead the way to a better relationship with nature

Tuesday 4 July 10:30:00 UTC 2017

We cannot restore the environment to a pristine state, but we can be better stewards of change. Making dams work for us and for nature is a good start [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry's 'Swish Swish' video features Brazilian 'Butt Queen' meme star

Tuesday 4 July 10:09:01 UTC 2017

The video for the song of the summer "Swish Swish" is finally here. And, Katy Perry isn't the star of the show, and nor is Nicki Minaj.  The reigning queen of this video is Brazilian meme star, YouTuber, and singer Gretchen known as "Rainha do Bumbum" ("Queen of Butt") in Brazil. And, watching the video — directed by Dario Vetere … [Link]

Mashable » Google, Apple, and Microsoft stocks were all priced $123.47 in one very weird moment Monday

Tuesday 4 July 10:02:26 UTC 2017

For one moment on Monday afternoon, the prices of several stocks on Nasdaq — including those of Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, and Microsoft — were all priced exactly the same, $123.47. Obviously, this couldn't be correct; it would mean a sudden, massive drop in value for Amazon and Google and a huge increase in value for Microsoft and eBay. If it … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Build American Eels an 'Eelevator'

Tuesday 4 July 10:00:00 UTC 2017

randomErr writes: Bad pun aside, Cornell researchers have built a solution to help migrating eels bypass dams on their journey upstream. They call their solution the "eelevator." "Dams are one of the main impediments to the recovery of American eels," reports UPI. "The removal of old dams has proven a boon to the endangered species, but many dams remain and … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau arrives in Ireland and a thirsty nation laps it up

Tuesday 4 July 9:51:21 UTC 2017

Disney prince-turned-politician Justin Trudeau, a.k.a. the most photogenic person on the planet and U.H.I. (Uncontested Handsomeness Incarnated), has landed in Dublin, Ireland, ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.  Wheels up this morning – Ireland, Scotland and Hamburg for the G20 summitpic.twitter.com/pTUrsKR9OI — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 3, 2017 SEE ALSO: Ring in Canada Day with Trudeau's best moments (and … [Link]

Mashable » This tiny Southeast Asian country just held its first pride parade

Tuesday 4 July 9:47:56 UTC 2017

Being surrounded by regional conservative giants hasn't stopped this country from supporting LGBTQ rights. More than 500 people came together in Timor Leste's capital, Dili, for the country's first pride parade, after its prime minister announced his support for LGBTQ rights in the country. SEE ALSO: Over 20,000 people lit up a park to celebrate pride The 15-year-old nation — … [Link]

Mashable » A Game of Thrones chatbot is here to answer all your burning questions

Tuesday 4 July 9:21:51 UTC 2017

Winter is coming — so hurry up and let this bot tell you everything you need to know before the new season begins.  The GoTBot is meant to answer any burning questions you might have, covering everything from Jon Snow's nicknames to Hodor's favourite cereal. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' has a new trailer, but it's not what you're thinking We … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen responds to people tweeting pics of John Legend lookalike babies at her

Tuesday 4 July 9:19:01 UTC 2017

Turns out a lot of babies out there look like John Legend. Seriously, loads. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen has some really important Twitter advice for Donald Trump Over the last few days the number of people tweeting John Legend with photos of babies that look just like John Legend has absolutely sky-rocketed. Explain fam @johnlegend pic.twitter.com/wOh9elr0FP — Menzi (@MrMenziN) June 30, … [Link]

Mashable » Naughty penguins at this aquarium are shamed on a sign

Tuesday 4 July 9:09:47 UTC 2017

Sometimes public humiliation is the only way you'll learn. Case in point for the penguins at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, in Napier on the North Island, who can be awarded the dubious honour of "naughty penguin of the month," or conversely "good penguin of the month." SEE ALSO: Which species will win or lose as Antarctica's ice melts? A … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's upcoming iPhone 8 might come without Touch ID, and I'm worried

Tuesday 4 July 8:56:10 UTC 2017

Uh-oh. Apple's upcoming iPhone 8 may not have that under-the-display fingerprint scanner after all; instead, it may rely on 3D face scanning for unlocking the display. The news comes via two new reports; Bloomberg and KGI Securities, whose Ming-Chi Kuo says the OLED-based iPhone 8 — that's the big-screened one that we're all waiting for — probably won't have fingerprint recognition … [Link]

Mashable » Trump wants China to put a 'heavy move' on North Korea, whatever that means

Tuesday 4 July 8:36:41 UTC 2017

Donald Trump wants to China to go "heavy" on North Korea, but it's up to you to figure out what exactly that means. North Korea launched an "unidentified ballistic missile" on Tuesday, which landed in waters east of the Korean peninsula, reported CNN.  SEE ALSO: The hilarious meme that started after a woman cleaned Donald Trump's Hollywood star Trump has been … [Link]

Mashable » Guy battling Parkinson's disease does an inspiring run through an American Ninja Warrior course

Tuesday 4 July 8:26:08 UTC 2017

Here's your daily dose of inspiration.  Jimmy Choi — a 41-year-old tech consultant in Illinois — ran the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course yesterday (Jul 3).  Choi — who was only 27 when he was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease — is also an endurance athlete who has completed 12 marathons and 76 half-marathons as of last year. Great piece … [Link]

Mashable » Patient details being sold on the darknet points to a 'troubling trend in the future'

Tuesday 4 July 7:59:33 UTC 2017

In a matter of clicks on the darknet, you can purchase the details Australians use for identification and to access health services in the country. As reported by The Guardian, a vendor on a large darknet marketplace is illegally selling patient details in a listing dubbed the "Medicare machine."  The seller claims to get the data by "exploiting a vulnerability" in … [Link]

Slashdot » Men Are Affected By the Biological Clock As Well, Researchers Find

Tuesday 4 July 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: A new study reveals that a couple's chances of having a baby fall with the man's age, to the point that it can have a substantial impact on their ability to start a family. Laura Dodge, who led the research at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School … [Link]

Mashable » We can finally destroy the myth that having a period makes you less competent

Tuesday 4 July 4:00:00 UTC 2017

For way too long, people have played menstruation for laughs. These hilarious jokes usually come back to a familiar punch line: Women just can't function when they bleed.  It's not just a joke, either. That trope has been used by men and women alike to justify why we can't have nice things, including a female president.   SEE ALSO: Yogi dressed … [Link]

Slashdot » Court Blocks EPA Effort To Suspend Obama-Era Methane Rule

Tuesday 4 July 3:30:00 UTC 2017

Michael Biesecker reports via PBS: A federal appeals court in Washington ruled Monday that the head of the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped his authority in trying to delay implementation of a new rule requiring oil and gas companies to monitor and reduce methane leaks. In a split decision, the three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District … [Link]

Slashdot » Now Any Florida Resident Can Challenge What Is Taught In Public Florida Schools

Tuesday 4 July 2:25:00 UTC 2017

New submitter zantafio shares a report from Orlando Sentinel: Any resident in Florida can now challenge what kids learn in public schools, thanks to a new law that science education advocates worry will make it harder to teach evolution and climate change. The legislation, which was signed by Gov. Rick Scott (R) last week and went into effect Saturday, requires … [Link]

Slashdot » 65 Percent of Major US Banks Have Failed Web Security Testing, Says Report

Tuesday 4 July 1:55:00 UTC 2017

According to IBS Intelligence, websites run by some of the largest banks in the U.S. have scored the poorest in a new security and privacy analysis audit. "The non-profit Online Trust Alliance (OTA) anonymously audited more than 1,000 websites, ranking their security and privacy practices," reports IBS Intelligence. "None of the sites investigated knew about the test." From the report: … [Link]

Slashdot » Norway To Ban the Use of Oil For Heating Buildings By 2020

Tuesday 4 July 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Norway, which is the largest producer of oil and natural gas outside of the Middle East, is set to become the first country in the world to ban the use of gas to heat buildings. The country plans to pass legislation that will stop the use of both oil and paraffin to warm buildings from 2020 onwards. The Independent reports: … [Link]

Slashdot » China Suspects Its 'Car-Eating,' Traffic-Straddling Bus Is a Total Scam

Tuesday 4 July 0:45:00 UTC 2017

China's "Transit Elevated Bus" or TEB-1 made headlines last year for its futuristic design that let it straddle two lanes of traffic, allowing cars to pass under it. Now, that very bus is the focus of an investigation. According to Quartz, "police in Beijing announced that it had started an investigation into the company behind the TEB for alleged illegal … [Link]

Slashdot » Kanye West Is Leaving Tidal Because the Company Owes Him Money

Tuesday 4 July 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Kanye West has terminated his contract with Tidal, TMZ reports. West claims that Jay Z's streaming service owes him upwards of $3 million and is in breach of contract, according to TMZ's sources. Through his lawyers, West has terminated his contract with Tidal, while the company apparently refuses to recognize that … [Link]

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