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 » Umbrella-sharing startup fails to predict people would steal all their umbrellas

Monday 10 July 23:37:20 UTC 2017

Yes, even the most honest person on the planet will jack your umbrella, and now we have proof. Sort of.  It was a noble idea: Bring the same innovation that has made bike-sharing an international success story to all the businesspeople and commuters who need an umbrella when unexpectedly caught in the rain.  SEE ALSO: For China's censors, livestreaming is a … [Link]

Mashable » Silicon Valley's secret app Blind opens the floodgates

Monday 10 July 23:30:32 UTC 2017

When Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced his departure last month, thousands of Uber employees spent more than two and a half hours, on average, browsing Blind.  The app is an exclusive network of forums only available to employees at just over 100 tech companies, prompting Silicon Valley types to gab and gossip. SEE ALSO: Blind: The hot app where all the … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is There a Way To Experience the Chinese Internet From Outside?

Monday 10 July 23:20:00 UTC 2017

dryriver writes: In 2008, a bunch of crafty developers created a Firefox plugin called China Channel. It apparently allowed you to connect to a proxy server in China, and experience the — heavily censored and filtered — internet as Chinese citizens experienced it back then. The nearly decade old plugin doesn't seem to work anymore. My modern Firefox browser couldn't … [Link]

Mashable » Google taught AI parkour, so it looks like our future robot masters will be pretty lame

Monday 10 July 23:13:57 UTC 2017

Google's DeepMind wanted to push its AI to do more than just win all the time — they wanted to teach it "sophisticated motor control" like jumping, crouching, and flipping. SEE ALSO: Google wants to build 'people-centric' AI systems As described in academic papers submitted last week, the company taught its AI body to climb over a wall, jump between … [Link]

Mashable » Human voice of reason John Oliver to play bird voice of reason in 'The Lion King'

Monday 10 July 23:11:44 UTC 2017

Millions of Americans look to John Oliver as a voice of reason in trying times, and now it appears the animal kingdom will be doing the same. The Last Week Tonight host is joining Disney's The Lion King in the voice of Zazu, the avian worrywart who serves as advisor to lion kings Mufasa, Scar, and Simba.  SEE ALSO: What's left … [Link]

Mashable » 7 more things you didn't know about 'Planet of the Apes'

Monday 10 July 23:00:00 UTC 2017

War for the Planet of the Apes is days away, and you know how we do here on TYDK. We dug up even more obscure facts about the Apes franchise to test your trivia skills. Leave a thumbs up if you want us to do a part 3! Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content.  Read more…More about Animation, Monkey, James … [Link]

Slashdot » Ubuntu Is Now Available On the Windows Store

Monday 10 July 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Ubuntu is now available for download on the Windows Store. "Initially spotted by Rafael Rivera and Necrosoft Core on Twitter, Ubuntu on the Windows Store will let you install and run the Ubuntu terminal on Windows next to your other apps," reports Windows Central. From the report: Ubuntu's arrival, and that of SUSE, are part of a recent push by … [Link]

Popular Science » Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2017

Monday 10 July 22:30:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets You don't have to be a math geek to love this Prime Amazon's Prime Day is July 11. Here's what you outta know. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » An iPhone 8 without a fingerprint sensor wouldn't make any sense

Monday 10 July 22:28:52 UTC 2017

In a few months, the wait for the "iPhone 8" will finally be over, and for a brief moment, we'll all get a break from the rumor mill churn. Despite Apple's doubling down on secrecy, the iPhone 8 has leaked, and leaked, and leaked. We know a lot about the phone. We're pretty sure it'll have a new glass and stainless … [Link]

Mashable » Normal man Elon Musk shows up to chill beach party wearing a full suit

Monday 10 July 22:24:05 UTC 2017

Tesla and SpaceX co-founder, business magnate, former Trump adviser, and all around Real Human Man Elon Musk let down his hair recently when he attended a fun beach party … wearing a full suit. In an episode of Vanity Fair's podcast,"In the Limelight," Josh Duboff and Julie Miller talked about a beach party they went to in Malibu the weekend before … [Link]

Mashable » A year later, injured turtle returns to man who fixed his shell

Monday 10 July 22:14:49 UTC 2017

A turtle's shell is essential to their protection. A damaged shell makes the creature vulnerable, and can even sometimes be fatal. Luckily, there are heroes that care about the wellbeing of our scaly friends, like this Reddit user's father. SEE ALSO: This adorable baby turtle blob is bringing hope to Southeast Asia On Monday, Daniel Hollenback — who goes by the … [Link]

Mashable » 7 Times the Old Internet Traumatized Us

Monday 10 July 22:14:23 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Aerial photos show how friggin' huge Tesla's Gigafactory is

Monday 10 July 22:12:55 UTC 2017

We knew Tesla's battery-producing Gigafactory was enormous. But now, we have a better idea of just how expansive the new facility is. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk just gave us our first real look at the Tesla Model 3 New aerial images posted to Instagram by Eva Kaplann show the sprawling Gigafactory in all it's glory, surrounded by the desert in Sparks, … [Link]

Popular Science » Traction heroes: 4 tires for better grip in any season

Monday 10 July 22:11:23 UTC 2017

Gadgets Pick the right rubber to keep your ride glued to the road. Pick the right rubber to keep your ride glued to the road. Read on for a tire for every season. [Link]

Mashable » A campaign committee wants Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to run for president

Monday 10 July 22:01:35 UTC 2017

From the annals of "two wrongs don't make a right," we present the start of the United States of America's attempt to elect two presidents in a row who have appeared on WWE. This is the part of the article where I'm supposed to describe Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, but you all know who this guy is, so I'll just move … [Link]

Slashdot » The Oculus Rift Still Isn't Selling, In a Worrying Sign For VR

Monday 10 July 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from MIT Technology Review: Despite Mark Zuckerberg's early enthusiasm for virtual reality, the technology has stubbornly remained a hard sell for Facebook. Now, in yet another sign that VR is failing to capture the imagination of the public, the company has just cut the price of its Oculus Rift hardware for the second time … [Link]

Mashable » Emoji sheriffs are patrolling Twitter

Monday 10 July 21:47:49 UTC 2017

All you internet folk should know who's in charge around these parts now: the dozens of emoji sheriffs patrolling your Twitter feed. It's a pretty simple meme — just a cowboy emoji at the top, a body comprised of the emoji of your choice, and some classy emoji cowboy boots at the bottom. Whatever the internet sheriff is in charge of, … [Link]

Mashable » This prosthetic is an extra thumb you never knew you needed

Monday 10 July 21:38:10 UTC 2017

New Zealand designer Dani Clode developed a 3D printed prosthetic that's meant to transform your hand into a tool by adding an extra thumb. Read more…More about Tech, Tech Innovators, Technology, Tech Utility, and Prosthetic [Link]

Mashable » 19-year-old wins the lottery twice in 1 week, proving life isn't fair

Monday 10 July 21:36:33 UTC 2017

Winning the lottery is a stroke of luck few have the privilege of experiencing even once in their lives. This 19-year-old just did it twice. In one week. California resident Rosa Dominguez was driving home from Arizona when she stopped at a gas station in Paso Roble, California where she bought a $5 Power 5 scratch off ticket.  SEE ALSO: Someone … [Link]

Mashable » Two more airlines are letting passengers use their laptops again

Monday 10 July 21:33:32 UTC 2017

Passengers on Kuwait Airways and Royal Jordanian will finally be able to use the internet again on their laptops on flights to the United States.  The companies, which were part of a number of airlines affected by security measures banning electronic devices from cabins on flights to the U.S., announced the news Sunday. It follows a similar relaxation of the restrictions … [Link]

Mashable » Dude tries to photobomb his wife's workout video and fails miserably

Monday 10 July 21:31:26 UTC 2017

You tried, dude. You tried. Self-described "FITNESS ENTREPRENEUR" Karli Jaeckel was filming some of her workout routine recently when her husband decided to step in and attempt to photobomb her with his sweet moves. SEE ALSO: Friendly island doggo followed a street view mapper and photobombed all his shots When your husband attempts a sweet move to photo bomb your workout … [Link]

Mashable » Make your own Mega-Man level thanks to this fan-made Mega-Man game

Monday 10 July 21:27:48 UTC 2017

Mega Man stands right alongside Super Mario Bros. as one of the pioneers of video game platforming, and is just as iconic in its design. So a Super Mario Maker-esque level creator for Mega Man sounds like the perfect pairing. Mega Maker is a fan-made Mega Man level creator that is scheduled to come out July 15, available to download … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Cuban made his top NBA draft pick delete some 'stupid' old tweets

Monday 10 July 21:25:10 UTC 2017

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr., picked ninth overall by Mark Cuban's club last month, has all the makings of a future star.  But first, Cuban had an important message for the new Mav: Delete those "stupid" old tweets.  Cuban divulged this tidbit in an interview with ESPN during an NBA Summer League game. Here's what he said, via ForTheWin:  What … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Guillotine Falls on Certificate Authorities WoSign, StartCom

Monday 10 July 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Google has warned that all certificates issued by Chinese company WoSign and subsidiary StartCom will be distrusted with the release of Chrome 61. From a report: According to a Google Groups post published by Chrome security engineer Devon O'Brien, due to "several incidents" involving the certificate authority which has "not [been] in keeping with the high standards expected of CAs," … [Link]

Mashable » Cesar Millan's rules before getting a new puppy

Monday 10 July 21:10:39 UTC 2017

Celebrity dog behaviorist Cesar Millan stopped by Mashable to tell us what he thinks every new dog owner should do before bringing the canine home. He says following these steps could lead to a lasting, respectful relationship between you and your dog.  Read more…More about Lifestyle, Dogs, Animals, Mashable Video, and Pets [Link]

Mashable » Master the game of ping pong with this robot

Monday 10 July 21:04:30 UTC 2017

The 'Trainerbot' is here to make anyone a ping pong pro. Using this bot, anyone can hone their skills in private and unleash their game, surprising friends and familyThe bot can launch ping pong balls into a top spin, down spin, and side spin.  Read more…More about Tech, Sports, Technology, Mashable Video, and Tech Utility [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is making it way easier to ignore hateful trolls

Monday 10 July 20:57:27 UTC 2017

In the ever-evolving, uphill fight against trolls, abuse, and general nastiness on social media, Twitter announced on Monday that it's expanding notification filters. SEE ALSO: It’s time for Twitter to ban Donald Trump Previously, users were limited in the ways they could mute other tweeters—not fun when users roll up in your mentions declaring "LOL your a 1DioT dummy LOLOL #MAGA." … [Link]

Mashable » A pair of Tinder matches has perfected the art of the belated reply — and the suspense is killing us

Monday 10 July 20:54:13 UTC 2017

Flakey Tinder matches can be the worst, and if you pair two of them together? Forget it, nothing is going to happen. Or will it? Josh Avsec tweeted a set of messages last week he exchanged with a Tinder match who isn't exactly the quickest at getting back. The two have been chatting since 2014, but it only takes two screenshots … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Sales in Hong Kong Dry Up After Gov't Drops Tax Break

Monday 10 July 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Tesla couldn't sell a single car in Hong Kong in April after the government dropped a tax break for electric cars on April 1, the Wall St Journal reports citing government data. From the report: "as a result of the new policy, the cost of a basic Tesla Model S four-door car in Hong Konghas effectively risen to around $130,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Waymo is training its self-driving vans to pull over for the cops

Monday 10 July 20:20:41 UTC 2017

Self-driving cars could be on public roads soon — so shouldn't they be ready to handle every possible variable of the driving experience?  That's what Waymo is trying to teach its autonomous driving system with its new emergency vehicle tests, training the AI to recognize the flashing lights and sirens that signal all the human drivers on the road to pull … [Link]

Mashable » Dana Fischer is an amazing (and adorable) 6-year-old 'Magic' pro

Monday 10 July 20:15:59 UTC 2017

Dana Fischer is a 6-year-old superstar who plays Magic: The Gathering at the pro level. More than that: she's competitive. In the three years since Dana learned Magic, she's participated in four Grand Prix events, with a fifth, in Minneapolis, happening this August. She left for the most recent trip, to GP Las Vegas in June, with one goal: win five … [Link]

Mashable » American Airlines delayed a flight because the plane smelled like pee

Monday 10 July 20:08:41 UTC 2017

Flying American Airlines? Urine trouble. Dana Milbank, a Washington Post writer and unhappy American Airlines customer, recently gave his Twitter followers live updates as his flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport was delayed because it, uh, smelled like … pee. Just normal aircraft things, you know how it is. #2017 SEE ALSO: United is now literally … [Link]

Mashable » Blac Chyna wins temporary restraining order against Rob Kardashian

Monday 10 July 20:08:18 UTC 2017

After Rob Kardashian went on a revenge porn spree against the mother of his infant child, his ex-fiancée Blac Chyna, she has obtained a temporary restraining order against him.  SEE ALSO: Rob Kardashian says he regrets posting Blac Chyna revenge porn A court hearing in Los Angeles Monday successfully granted Chyna the temporary restraining order. It means Kardashian cannot post about … [Link]

Mashable » You know that Jayden K. Smith Facebook hack? It's actually a hoax that doesn't make any damn sense

Monday 10 July 20:02:29 UTC 2017

Here’s a story you've probably heard before: A viral hoax is spreading on Facebook, that, when you stop and think about it, really doesn't make any damn sense.  Monday's hoax involves a supposed hacker named Jayden K. Smith.  SEE ALSO: Step inside the secretive class that turns people into hackers As far as the hoax goes, users are warned about an … [Link]

Slashdot » Nokia 'Regrets' Withings Health App Backlash

Monday 10 July 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Nokia says it is "regrettable" that problems with its Health Mate fitness-tracking app have frustrated users. From a report: Nokia took over health tech firm Withings in 2016 and recently replaced the Withings Health Mate app with a Nokia-branded version. Health Mate has been downloaded more than one million times from app stores. But many users have left one-star reviews, … [Link]

Popular Science » Sea spiders use their guts to pump oxygen through their freaky little bodies

Monday 10 July 19:52:07 UTC 2017

Animals Talk about having your heart in your stomach… Many of us think with our stomachs, but researchers on an Antarctic expedition have discovered a creature that uses its gut for a heart. [Link]

Mashable » Squirrel Girl is coming soon to a television near you

Monday 10 July 19:48:17 UTC 2017

Squirrel Girl is finally coming soon to a screen near you. Freeform has just announced the new cast of Marvel's New Warriors, an upcoming live-action comedy about six young superheroes dealing with their abilities and their personal lives while also fighting off bad guys. SEE ALSO: Why you should be paying attention to 'The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl' In the female lead … [Link]

Mashable » No, New York Mag: Climate change won't make the Earth uninhabitable by 2100

Monday 10 July 19:33:28 UTC 2017

Climate change is a tough issue to cover as a journalist. It's like following a slow-motion train wreck, except significant portions of the population dispute whether there really are trains involved and whether they will, in the end, crash.  There's a constant tension between portraying doom-and-gloom scenarios of drowning cities and deadly heat waves, compared to hopeful stories of mayors and … [Link]

Mashable » All the best tech deals from Amazon Prime Day

Monday 10 July 19:26:04 UTC 2017

Check back here for regular updates! Get your credit cards ready, because Amazon Prime Day is about to begin! Prime Day, the online retailer's biggest shopping event of the year falls on Tuesday, July 11, this year, with the deals starting at 12 midnight Pacific Time (3 a.m. Eastern). However, if you're a Prime Member, your subscription gets you the privilege … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists say 'prelude' to the sixth mass extinction is happening right now

Monday 10 July 19:20:28 UTC 2017

When plant and animal species go extinct, it's usually a clear sign that humans have messed up. We've over-hunted, destroyed habitats, polluted waterways, and altered the climate by burning fossil fuels, wiping species off the planet for good. We tend to study extinctions to understand just how much we have disrupted the planet's ecosystems. But in a new scientific study published … [Link]

Slashdot » At Least $1.48 Billion in VC Funding Has Gone Up in Smoke This Year as the List of Dead Startups Grows

Monday 10 July 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: We're halfway through 2017 and already a group of startups that together raised $1.48 billion have shut down. Some of these startups are: Beepi, the website that brought together car buyers and used-car sellers, shuttered in February. Quixey, a mobile search engine that was able to crawl apps, laid off most of its staff … [Link]

Mashable » This artist rigged old New York City phone booths to tell powerful stories of immigrants

Monday 10 July 19:15:08 UTC 2017

Walk into the graffiti-covered phone booth and pick up the phone — a person on the other end wants to tell you their story. A new interactive art installation in New York City's Times Square is using old phone booths to share the stories of immigrants. Titled Once Upon a Place, the installation lets tourists and NYC locals enter one of … [Link]

Mashable » Dude tries to rob a car and gets a healthy dose of instant karma

Monday 10 July 19:15:00 UTC 2017

A thief looting a car in Fullham, UK, got a fresh helping of instant karma over the weekend. Security cameras mounted on the street captured a man steal various items from a parked vehicle. In the clip, the man rides up the the car on bike, pops the trunk and begins taking items of out the car in broad daylight. … [Link]

Mashable » Alcohol withdrawal led to 'True Blood' star Nelsan Ellis' death, his family says

Monday 10 July 19:09:08 UTC 2017

Actor Nelsan Ellis, known for his role in the HBO vampire series True Blood, died on Saturday at 39 after complications with heart failure stemming from alcohol withdrawal.  At the time of his death, Ellis' manager Emily Gerson Saines said the actor died due to complications with heart failure, but further details of the actor's passing were scarce. But on Monday, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » PandaScore APIs Deliver Access to E-Sports Data

Monday 10 July 18:54:16 UTC 2017

PandaScore is a statistics and data hub for e-sports. Through its two APIs, the REST API, and the Live API, PandaScore delivers the same level of data currently available for live sports for digital leagues across sports and genres. PandaScore is currently working with some of the world's best known leagues (e.g. [Link]

Popular Science » Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is a huge problem, and it's only getting worse

Monday 10 July 18:49:11 UTC 2017

Health Clap your hands and say nah. Sexually transmitted infections can be scary, but talking about them is the only way to keep them from running rampant. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Company Accused of Selling User Data Shuts Down After $104 Million Settlement

Monday 10 July 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Catalin Cimpanu, reporting for BleepingComputer: The Federal Trade Commission has shut down the operator of a large network of online loan sites that promised to find people the loans with the lowest rates, but actually sold users' data to third-parties, most of which weren't even lenders. The target of FTC's ire is a company named Blue Global Media, LLC and … [Link]

Popular Science » Become a pro-level web developer with 28 hours of instruction for under $15

Monday 10 July 18:34:23 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Learn from top-rated instructor, Rob Percival, and build 14 project sites. Become a pro-level web developer with 28 hours of instruction for under $15. Learn from top-rated instructor, Rob Percival, and build 14 project sites. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » One 'Game of Thrones' actress almost got fired for leaking her role

Monday 10 July 18:31:06 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Bizarre sulfur fire footage will leave you in awe

Monday 10 July 18:04:26 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Microsoft To Offer Local Version of Azure Cloud Service

Monday 10 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft on Monday unveiled a new service that allows customers to use its cloud technology on their own servers, part of the company's efforts to refocus its product line to compete more effectively with rivals Amazon and Google. From a report: "One of the key differentiations we have with Azure versus our two biggest competitors in the cloud platform space … [Link]

Mashable » Dancing grandma flashes everyone at Dodgers stadium because she knows how to live

Monday 10 July 17:55:31 UTC 2017

Fact: One of the best ways to show your love for someone is to show off your boobies, especially if those boobies are old enough to collect Social Security.  Take this elderly woman who decided to dance and flash an entire baseball stadium at a Dodgers game Saturday. Jumbotrons are responsible for some of the worst performance art in the country … [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter' clothing line features all your dream Hogwarts school apparel

Monday 10 July 17:45:11 UTC 2017

Like a school bookstore filled with Hogwarts apparel, this online clothing company has all the house merchandise a Harry Potter fan could wish for. Black Milk Clothing's Hogwarts collection features clothing adorned with school crests, lightning bolts and signs of the Deathly Hallows. There's also a patronuses shirt-dress that gives off strong "Three Wolf Moon" vibes. SEE ALSO: There's an easter … [Link]

Popular Science » Plants have a trick that drives very hungry caterpillars to cannibalism

Monday 10 July 17:40:42 UTC 2017

Animals Chemical defenses make friends look tastier than fronds. Plants can turn would-be predators against one another. Read on:… [Link]

Mashable » 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' brings Larry David's awful behavior back to HBO in October

Monday 10 July 17:20:16 UTC 2017

It had been the subject of rumors for years, but HBO just made it official: Curb Your Enthusiasm will return on Oct. 1, following a five-year hiatus. Little is known about the upcoming ninth season, but you can bet that Larry David is still an all-around wretched human. All of the key players from past seasons are set to return … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Administration Officially Delays 'Startup Visa' Rule

Monday 10 July 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Trisha Thadani, reporting for SFChronicle: The Trump administration has officially delayed a rule that would allow some foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the U.S. and build their companies. During this delay, the administration will propose a plan to rescind the rule all together, according to a Federal Register notice that will be published Tuesday. This official notice, which will be … [Link]

Mashable » This Amazon bot is making the best phone cases we've ever seen

Monday 10 July 17:10:17 UTC 2017

Amazon Prime Day is nearly here, but there's something else catching people's attention on Amazon this week. A seller that appears to be a bot is making cases for iPhones and Samsung phones with bizarre stock images — and they're quite possibly the best cases we've ever seen. SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day: Amazon’s not-so-secret plan to rule the retail world … [Link]

Mashable » The Future of Sex Ed

Monday 10 July 17:08:15 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Mashable Reels, Future Of Sex Ed, Culture, Sex Relationships, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' designer reveals Jon Snow's Season 7 journey

Monday 10 July 17:06:41 UTC 2017

Jon Snow may know nothing, but now we know where he's going — thanks to what presumably counts as a huge slip-up from a key Game of Thrones crew member. (Warning: here be spoilers!) In an otherwise anodyne Uproxx interview about characters' clothing in Season 7, costume designer Michele Clapton casually talked about Jon Snow's season arc in the past tense, … [Link]

Mashable » Police: Amazon Alexa didn't call 911, but it did call us about domestic dispute

Monday 10 July 17:02:39 UTC 2017

A fight, a cry for help, and a very proactive, possibly heroic Amazon Alexa smart home voice assistant. This, in a nutshell, is the story of an alleged fight over the weekend in New Mexico between Eduardo Barros and his girlfriend and, apparently, a smart speaker, which was connected to the couple's home stereo system. According to authorities, the speaker heard … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate change lets invaders beat Alpine plants in mountain race

Monday 10 July 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Rising temperatures and mountain roads are helping invasive weeds to overwhelm native Alpine flowers [Link]

Popular Science » Finding a sense of purpose probably won't fix your sleep problems

Monday 10 July 16:49:29 UTC 2017

Health Don't believe every study you see on Google News. If it’s already hard for you to fall asleep, maybe you can rest easy knowing that if you just had a sense of purpose in life you’d already be dreaming. But probably… [Link]

Mashable » We asked a Magic 8 Ball who's going to die on 'Game of Thrones' because we need to know NOW

Monday 10 July 16:42:13 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones is the type of show where everyone from a main character to an unfortunate horse could die at a moment's notice (or less). Season 7 is uncharted territory — for over a year now, readers of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire have been as in the dark as HBO viewers about what's next to … [Link]

Slashdot » China Tells Carriers To Block Access to Personal VPNs By February

Monday 10 July 16:41:00 UTC 2017

China's government has told telecommunications carriers to block individuals' access to virtual private networks by Feb. 1, people familiar with the matter said, thereby shutting a major window to the global internet. From a report: Beijing has ordered state-run telecommunications firms, which include China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, to bar people from using VPNs, services that skirt censorship … [Link]

Mashable » UK politician faces outrage after saying 'n*gger in the woodpile' during Brexit debate

Monday 10 July 16:34:36 UTC 2017

A conservative UK politician is facing international outrage and calls for her ouster after she used a racial epithet in a meeting about the Brexit process, with audio of the moment being posted across the internet.  SEE ALSO: Why people are posting rainbows all over this political party's Facebook page Tory MP Anne Marie Morris of Newton Abbott made the comment … [Link]

Mashable » America, this Scottish person wants you to stop eating eggs wrong

Monday 10 July 16:23:50 UTC 2017

The USA and the UK have a fair bit in common — we both speak essentially the same language; we both like dogs and cats; we both enjoy eating pizza and watching TV. When it comes to certain topics, though, there's a cultural gulf between our two fair nations twice the size of the ocean that separates us. Today's topic of … [Link]

Mashable » New Galaxy Note 8 leaked render reveals a huge screen

Monday 10 July 16:16:07 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » As the Arctic gets warmer, our winters get colder

Monday 10 July 16:14:31 UTC 2017

Environment And our plants take a hit. A warming Arctic may be causing colder North American winters. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Google one-ups Amazon ahead of Prime Day with ridiculous Home bundle deal

Monday 10 July 16:04:11 UTC 2017

Google is throwing down the gauntlet and trying to crash Amazon's annual Prime Day party with an almost too-good-to-be-true deal on Alexa's biggest competition. Prime Day has become Amazon's annual summer sales blowout extravaganza, giving everyone an excuse to drop what they're doing and buy all the things they could ever want online. Foremost among the sales will undoubtedly be deals … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump Jr. tweets himself into a deeper hole, just like his dad

Monday 10 July 16:00:41 UTC 2017

If the hypothetical/theoretical/potential/~ relationship between the Russian government and the campaign of President Donald Trump is a puzzle, it's one in which just a few of the 1,000 pieces are delivered a week or so at a time.  Some people think the whole puzzle is already clear. Others think the puzzle will never be finished, or that we're putting it together … [Link]

Slashdot » Benchmarking Utility Shows AMD Ryzen Rapidly Stealing Market Share From Intel

Monday 10 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

According to PassMark, which publishes a benchmarking utility called PerformanceTest, the launch of Ryzen chips has resulted in a surge in AMD's share of its CPUs being tested. From a report: In the first quarter of last year, just 20.1 percent of tests were performed on AMD hardware, versus 79.8 percent on Intel chips. The gap widen by the end … [Link]

Mashable » Google wants to build 'people-centric' AI systems

Monday 10 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

How do we prevent pre-existing biases from bleeding into the artificial intelligence systems we're increasingly relying on for day-to-day tasks? By paying closer attention to the data and machine learning used to build those AIs. Google's new initiative, PAIR, or People + AI Research, unveiled on Monday, seeks to put human considerations like this at the front of AI development. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » Last week in tech: Hello Tesla Model 3 and Doomfist, goodbye Jawbone

Monday 10 July 15:54:13 UTC 2017

Technology See what you missed last week when you were barbecuing. The Tesla 3 started rolling off the line, we got a new Overwatch character, and you may be able to brush your teeth in 10 seconds. [Link]

Mashable » Pokémon has turned its back on Ash's two best friends

Monday 10 July 15:53:03 UTC 2017

Two beloved characters from the original Pokémon TV series are being unceremoniously erased from history in an upcoming retelling of the Indigo League saga, and we aren't having it. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Go' has totally transformed one year on and you should tap back in Misty and Brock don't make an appearance in the upcoming film Pokémon the Movie 20: I … [Link]

Mashable » Please enjoy this adorable footage of Tom Holland being interviewed as a kid

Monday 10 July 15:48:40 UTC 2017

If you think Tom Holland (a.k.a. our new Spider-Man) is adorable now, you should see him when he was a kid. SEE ALSO: 'Spider-Man' Tom Holland reacts gleefully to memes about Tom Holland The clip above was published in 2009. It features an interview in which a very small, very adorable Tom Holland talks about his West End role as … [Link]

Mashable » Winter is here for 'Game of Thrones,' and by winter we mean this flavored beer

Monday 10 July 15:45:26 UTC 2017

The Starks have been predicting the arrival of winter for years, but now that there's a flavored beer about it we're starting to think they might be on to something. The partnership between HBO and Brewery Ommegang has resulted in an upcoming Belgian-style double white ale ominously dubbed: "Winter is Here." SEE ALSO: Meeting notes from our office's all-hands Kingsmoot "In … [Link]

Mashable » 'WWE 2K18' is coming to Nintendo Switch and I can't wait to bathe in its trashiness

Monday 10 July 15:42:46 UTC 2017

I hate the WWE games, as a general rule. The controls are clunky, the graphics always feel a couple years behind the curve, and the flood of different modes and settings and characters leave me with an acute case of analysis paralysis. Of course, there's also a more fundamental issue: I'm not super invested as a fan in pro wrestling. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Chelsea Clinton just shut down Donald Trump's latest Twitter rant with a single tweet

Monday 10 July 15:27:37 UTC 2017

The 2016 election ended months ago, but for some reason, Donald Trump still can't seem to stop talking about the Clintons. In an exceptionally scattershot tweetstorm on Monday morning, Donald Trump took jabs at his usual favorite topics — healthcare and former FBI Director James Comey. But this time, the president's tweetstorm included one notable addition: a jab at his former … [Link]

Mashable » Rob Kardashian says he regrets posting Blac Chyna revenge porn

Monday 10 July 15:23:50 UTC 2017

Rob Kardashian is finally talking about his disturbing behavior against his ex-fiancée Blac Chyna last week. His attorney, Robert Shapiro, told TMZ that Kardashian's decision last week to post a series of nude photos of Chyna along with accusations of infidelity and drug use, was "a spontaneous reaction that he regrets." He added, "Rob's only concern is for the well-being of … [Link]

Slashdot » On-Demand Audio Streaming Hits Record High, Is Up 62.4% Over Last Year

Monday 10 July 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A new report from Nielsen out this week paints a picture of the booming on-demand audio streaming business, pointing to a significant increase in consumers' use of streaming services and record numbers of streams being served. According to the mid-year report, which focuses only on the U.S. market, on-demand audio streams surpassed the 7 … [Link]

Mashable » Dancing with robots could help Parkinson's patients' balance

Monday 10 July 15:12:21 UTC 2017

To dance is human; people of all ages and levels of motor ability express movements in response to music. Professional dancers exert a great deal of creativity and energy toward developing their skills and different styles of dance. How dancers move in beautiful and sometimes unexpected ways can delight, and the synchrony between dancers moving together can be entrancing. To us … [Link]

Popular Science » How to find the best music, movie, and TV recommendations

Monday 10 July 15:00:23 UTC 2017

DIY Tailored just for your taste. These days, you can access more music, movies, and TV shows than you could ever hope to watch in one lifetime. Here's how to sort the best from the time-wasters. [Link]

Mashable » Amazon is launching its own Geek Squad competitor

Monday 10 July 15:00:08 UTC 2017

Amazon is stretching its tentacles into a wide range of different industries and services. Now, the company is targeting Best Buy's Geek Squad installation and repair service. Recode reports that Amazon has "quietly been hiring an army of in-house gadget experts" that will soon offer free Alexa troubleshooting, in addition to product installations, inside customers homes for a small fee.  The … [Link]

Mashable » Liam Gallagher goes on confusing, angry Twitter rant about his brother and U2

Monday 10 July 14:59:59 UTC 2017

Liam Gallagher's Twitter feed is a confusing, angry — and often very entertaining — place. Unlike some big name celebrities it's fairly clear that Liam handles his own tweets — they're all written in an impressively sweary, stream of consciousness style, and they're pretty much all signed "LG x". SEE ALSO: 69 times James Blunt was laugh-out-loud funny on Twitter Here's … [Link]

Mashable » How does Vulture from 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' rank against the other MCU villains?

Monday 10 July 14:59:01 UTC 2017

Spoiler alert: This post contains spoilers for all Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, up to and including Spider-Man: Homecoming. A good bad man is hard to find – at least within the confines of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the franchise has given us some truly memorable superheroes, it's been significantly less successful at crafting compelling supervillains. Sure, we all love Loki. … [Link]

Slashdot » Umbrella-sharing Startup Loses Nearly All of Its 300,000 Umbrellas In a Matter of Weeks

Monday 10 July 14:41:00 UTC 2017

With bike-sharing companies like Mobike becoming incredibly successful in Chinese cities, a few startups have decided to mimic the concept with shareable umbrellas. The only problem: most of the umbrellas have gone missing, reports local media. From a report: Only a few weeks after starting up operations in 11 cities across China, Sharing E Umbrella announced that it had lost … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Game of Thrones' ends according to diplomacy, warfare and economics experts

Monday 10 July 14:39:29 UTC 2017

Fellow watchers on the Wall, Season 7 is upon us.  Last year’s finale put all the major chess pieces on the board. Now, for the first time ever, we all enter the next chapter blind as a three-eyed raven — a truly blank slate to start off Season 7, whether you've read the books or not. SEE ALSO: Harvard will offer … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this rugby player propose to his boyfriend at London Pride, and I'm not crying, you're crying

Monday 10 July 14:38:38 UTC 2017

We will never, ever get tired of seeing adorable proposals at Pride, and no one is going to be forgetting this one anytime soon. Kings Cross Steelers Rugby Football Club, an LGBTQ-inclusive rugby club, posted a video on Facebook of the team participating in Saturday's Pride in London parade. SEE ALSO: So many good doggos celebrated Pride in London along with … [Link]

Mashable » Parakeet only wants to be friends with birds, real or not, who look exactly like itself

Monday 10 July 14:38:25 UTC 2017

There are both people and birds who actually like to go out and make new friends, regardless of their actual quality. Ugh. Twitter user @Pap3oyo's parakeet is one of those birds. @Pap3oyo has been sharing videos of his very attractive parrot seemingly trying to make friends with stuffed animal versions of itself. SEE ALSO: 99-million-year-old bird fossil has been found preserved … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's the high-speed racer Airbus just announced

Monday 10 July 14:37:25 UTC 2017

Aviation Building on the success of the X3 demonstrator, its Racer boasts a 248 mph cruise speed. Building on the success of the X3 demonstrator, its Racer boasts a 248 mph cruise speed. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Brave man gets completely destroyed by … a bale of hay

Monday 10 July 14:30:12 UTC 2017

After centuries of being able to roll wherever they damn please, it's time someone finally stood up to a rolling bales of hay. At least we have instagram user @conndogo. Conddogo recently stood up to a rolling bale of hay, only to be destroyed. SEE ALSO: Glow-in-the-dark donuts are the latest trend and we found the secret ingredient Sure, he didn't … [Link]

Mashable » 5 fidget spinners for people who say they’ll never get one

Monday 10 July 14:28:44 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You can deny it all you want, but deep down you know you want a fidget spinner. Sure, it’s a fad and everyone and their mother seem to have one, but that doesn’t mean you should deny your urge to fiddle with this trendy … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Nice science, but don’t forget about the ethics

Monday 10 July 14:28:27 UTC 2017

The march of science is giving us new powers, but also creating new ethical dilemmas. We must trust in public engagement to try to seek consensus [Link]

Mashable » Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to take away our precious, precious snortable chocolate

Monday 10 July 14:28:22 UTC 2017

Every once in a while, a product comes along that is so insanely disgusting, we have no choice but to defend it to the death. Take Coko Loco, otherwise known as snortable chocolate.  On Saturday, Whinin' Chuck Schumer, who also happens to be a Senator from New York, asked the FDA to step in and regulate the product on the grounds … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat will finally join the Net Neutrality Day bandwagon

Monday 10 July 14:25:58 UTC 2017

A free and open internet is at stake, and the tech giants aren't letting it go without a fight. Snap Inc., the parent of Snapchat, is just the latest tech company to throw its public support behind the open internet in a statement sent to Mashable.  SEE ALSO: Light up the John Oliver signal: The battle over Net Neutrality is back … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Will Sell Office, Windows as a Bundle

Monday 10 July 14:02:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft announced plans on Monday to start offering Windows 10 and Office together in a single subscription service. Microsoft 365, as the service is known, will also include security and management tools and come in two flavors: one for large enterprises and the other for small-to-medium businesses. The company didn't say how much it … [Link]

Mashable » How Tom Holland's background in dance training set him apart from all the other Spideys

Monday 10 July 13:36:50 UTC 2017

Tom Holland is the youngest actor to put on the 'Spider-Man' mask since the franchise debut 15 years ago.  What sets him apart from his predecessors is his training in dance and parkour. They add layers to a superhero known for his showmanship and swagger in the air. Read more…More about Instagram, Dancing, Spider Man, Gymnastics, and Stunts [Link]

Mashable » Zendaya in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is perfection

Monday 10 July 12:57:45 UTC 2017

This post contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming  Before Spider-Man: Homecoming, some of Spidey's most indelible cinematic moments have been thanks to his love interests. Sam Raimi's 2002 take on the webslinger gave us that rain-soaked upside-down makeout scene, and Marc Webb's less-than-beloved reboot The Amazing Spider-Man rode on the real-life chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.  But that's not the … [Link]

Mashable » Take a deep breath and sit down: an intense new trailer for 'The Dark Tower' just dropped

Monday 10 July 12:57:06 UTC 2017

The Dark Tower film is still a month away, but now we finally have some brand new footage to sink our teeth into as we wait for the movie's release. In the clip above we get a peek into the ongoing confrontation between the mysterious Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey) and Roland (Idris Elba), including some serious gunslinging skills from … [Link]

Popular Science » How to find a new job on your smartphone

Monday 10 July 12:39:00 UTC 2017

DIY Career upgrades via mobile. If you're hunting for a new job then your smartphone can be an essential part of the journey—from apps to networking. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spiders lure bees for dinner by making flowers look flashier

Monday 10 July 12:24:00 UTC 2017

Crab spiders that sit on flowers and reflect UV light could be attracting bees, making them easier prey [Link]

Mashable » Korean man breaks down mystifying Scottish dialect in highly educational video

Monday 10 July 12:03:52 UTC 2017

Just when you thought you had a grip on the many accents and dialects of the United Kingdom, another one comes along. In his latest instructional video, YouTuber Korean Billy tackles Doric, a dialect native to Aberdeen and other parts of the north east of Scotland. SEE ALSO: This Korean man's instructional video on 'Game of Thrones' accents is glorious … [Link]

Mashable » Live interview with rowdy Irishmen at horse race escalates hilariously

Monday 10 July 12:03:34 UTC 2017

Fair warning: unless you happen to be Irish, or have Irish friends, you may not understand every word of what's being said above. That's part of what makes it such a glorious interview, though. SEE ALSO: Irish farmer's glorious accent is so strong even Irish people can't understand it The clip was filmed live with the owners of a steed … [Link]

Mashable » Smart speaker calls 911 during domestic dispute, police rescue woman and daughter

Monday 10 July 11:45:37 UTC 2017

It can be a nuisance when a smart home device such as Google Home or Amazon Echo is inadvertently invoked. But it can also be a lifesaver. ABC News reported on Friday that a violent altercation between a man and his girlfriend was stopped after a smart home device called 911.  SEE ALSO: Samsung plans to launch smart speaker powered by … [Link]

Slashdot » State Prison Officials Blame An Escape On Drones And Cellphones

Monday 10 July 11:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes USA Today: A fugitive South Carolina inmate recaptured in Texas this week had chopped his way through a prison fence using wire cutters apparently dropped by a drone, prison officials said Friday. Jimmy Causey, 46, fled the Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville, S.C., on the evening of July 4th after leaving a paper mache doll in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mike Pence says he touched NASA equipment on a dare

Monday 10 July 11:23:00 UTC 2017

The US Vice President placed his hands on a piece of the Orion spacecraft while on a tour at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, despite a sign that forbade it [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling reveals she's written a fairy tale that's hidden in an unlikely place

Monday 10 July 11:07:01 UTC 2017

J.K. Rowling doesn't do many interviews — but when she does, she's not afraid to drop a bombshell or two. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling revealed there are two Harry Potters and we're in total shock In a nutshell, she's written a fairy tale. A political one. It's unpublished, and — according to Rowling — is likely to stay that way. Oh, … [Link]

Mashable » So many good doggos celebrated Pride in London along with their humans

Monday 10 July 10:39:08 UTC 2017

Over 26,000 colourful humans showered the streets in love and glitter at the Pride in London festival on Saturday. There were parade floats, proposals, performances, and more — and the sun even came out for the revellers. SEE ALSO: 'Teacher of the year' makes a statement for Pride Month in photo with Trump But you probably already knew about that. You're … [Link]

Mashable » The Beer Can Regatta could surely only happen in Australia

Monday 10 July 10:39:01 UTC 2017

It’s certainly a stereotype that Australians drink a lot of beer. Certainly some of that refuse would contribute to Darwin's Beer Can Regatta on Sunday. It's a competition in which boats constructed of aluminum cans battle each other on the shores of Mindil Beach. SEE ALSO: Hangover cure from the world's heaviest drinking country is here to save your morning The … [Link]

Mashable » Five-storey building falls into the river, after being pounded by rain for days

Monday 10 July 10:28:32 UTC 2017

A five-storey building collapsed after days of torrential rain pounding south-western China. SEE ALSO: Climate change could dump even more rain on the tropics In footage that has since gone viral, the residential building, located in Jomda county, in Tibet, is seen caving into the banks of the Ziqu River, which feeds into the Yangtze. The floodwaters washed away the building's … [Link]

Mashable » Don't believe that viral photo of Trump gazing at Putin

Monday 10 July 10:08:50 UTC 2017

There are plenty of awkward photos from the G20 summit. A big group of world leaders together in one room is bound to lead to a few cringy moments, right? The thing is, some of the photos have to be taken with a pinch of salt. SEE ALSO: 'House of Cards' fans noticed something awfully familiar about that Putin-Trump meeting Over … [Link]

Mashable » Stripe's deal in China is huge for western stores keen to welcome Chinese shoppers

Monday 10 July 9:51:24 UTC 2017

Online payments firm Stripe has struck a deal with two of China's biggest mobile payments providers, effectively opening its clients to a huge, new market. Stripe will now allow the hundreds of millions of users on Alipay and WeChat to pay on its platform. With this deal, retailers who use Stripe to process payments will now be able to welcome Chinese … [Link]

Mashable » These guys covered 'Baby on Board' from The Simpsons on a rooftop

Monday 10 July 9:12:39 UTC 2017

We might've found the perfect homage to one of the most memorable songs on The Simpsons. You might remember "Baby on Board," the catchy-as-hell song written by Homer Simpson for his barbershop quartet The Be-Sharps in the classic 1993 episode. SEE ALSO: Artist masterfully inserts 'The Simpsons' characters into real life As the end of the episode, Barney, Principal Skinner and … [Link]

Mashable » Simone Biles shuts down Instagram troll who called her a bad role model

Monday 10 July 9:02:50 UTC 2017

You don't want to mess with Simone Biles. Not on the gymnastics floor or on Instagram. SEE ALSO: Bow down to badass Simone Biles Over the weekend, the Olympic gold medal-winner shared the following post on her Instagram. resting beach face 🐚 A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles) on Jul 8, 2017 at 12:57pm PDT The vast majority of comments … [Link]

Mashable » Trump at the G20 summit was pretty much a gaffe-filled disaster

Monday 10 July 8:58:55 UTC 2017

The best part of the G20 summit this year? Trump's many gaffes. Trump has probably learned the hard way that not all Asians look alike, after he mixed up Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for Indonesian President Joko Widodo. SEE ALSO: We rated every Trump handshake so far at G20 The original Instagram post in which he mixed the duo … [Link]

Mashable » For China's censors, livestreaming is a huge headache

Monday 10 July 8:43:13 UTC 2017

In a show of strength, in anticipation of a huge political event, China is cracking down hard on the one thing it hasn't been able to control — livestreaming.  With 731 million internet users in China — of which 300 million have used livestreaming apps — its no surprise that the country's livestreaming industry is worth an estimated $9 billion.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Apple iPhone 8's new 'color' might turn your phone into a portable mirror

Monday 10 July 7:46:51 UTC 2017

A new rumor from leaker Benjamin Geskin says Apple's upcoming OLED iPhone — or iPhone 8, if that's what it'll be called — will come in four colors, including an entirely new one: "mirror." Geskin shared no details about the new color, and the photos he supplied were photos of an iPhone in a mirror-colored case, not photos of the iPhone … [Link]

Slashdot » EU Prepares 'Right To Repair' Legislation To Fight Short Product Lifespans

Monday 10 July 7:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The EU is preparing legislation that would legalize a customer's "right to repair," and would force vendors to design products for longer life and easier maintenance, in an effort to combat electronic waste and abusive practices like manufacturers legally preventing users from repairing their devices. The legislation is in its earlier stages of public discussion, but … [Link]

Mashable » Oculus Rift and Touch get price drop to $399, finally making high-end VR accessible

Monday 10 July 7:01:00 UTC 2017

Price — one of the biggest hurdles to widespread adoption of high-end virtual reality devices — just got a temporary cheat code for anyone considering the Oculus Rift.  Starting Monday, the price of Oculus Rift and the Oculus Touch controllers will be reduced, for a limited time, to $399 at all stores (Best Buy, Amazon, and all others where it's available).  … [Link]

Mashable » 'Real Conversations of Grindr' reveals there's a long way to go with HIV stigma

Monday 10 July 6:44:02 UTC 2017

There’s still much to be done on the issue of HIV stigma.  Especially in the LGBTQ community, as revealed in a new campaign called "Real Conversations of Grindr," put together by the HIV Foundation Queensland in Australia. SEE ALSO: Chinese school isolating its HIV-positive students just shows we need better awareness The campaign got people to read real-life exchanges on the … [Link]

Geek Culture » High Definition Earth-Viewing System (HDEV)

Monday 10 July 5:08:49 UTC 2017

Live views of good ol' Planet Earth! More info here! [Link]

Slashdot » Could Technology Companies Solve Traffic Congestion?

Monday 10 July 4:30:00 UTC 2017

As the Indian city of Bangalore "grapples with inadequate roads, unprecedented growth and overpopulation," can technology companies find a solution? randomErr writes: Tech giants and startups are turning their attention to a common enemy: the Indian city's infernal traffic congestion. Commutes that can take hours have inspired Gridlock Hackathon for technology workers to find solutions to the snarled roads that … [Link]

Mashable » The Rock tells us what he told early doubters in Instagram video for 'The Defiant Ones'

Monday 10 July 2:52:07 UTC 2017

The Rock might seem like an obvious Hollywood action hero success story now, but even he had moments when the world doubted him, and he shares some of that struggle in a brief Instagram video he posted on Sunday.  SEE ALSO: Hulu will now offer HBO and Cinemax, but it's going to cost you But The Rock isn't alone, also appearing … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2436: Bye Bye American Pie

Monday 10 July 2:22:38 UTC 2017

2017 made me shiver, with every tweet, he'd deliver… [Link]

Slashdot » World's Cheapest Energy Source Will Be Renewables Within Three Years

Monday 10 July 1:30:00 UTC 2017

Morgan Stanley researchers predict renewable energy will become the world's cheapest form of power within three years. An anonymous reader quotes Qz: Renewable energy is simply becoming the cheapest option, fast… "We project that by 2020, renewables will be the cheapest form of new-power generation across the globe," with the exception of a few countries in Southeast Asia, the Morgan … [Link]

Mashable » 9 Donald Trump nicknames that did nothing to slow his authoritarianism

Monday 10 July 0:00:00 UTC 2017

Since Donald Trump's election, it has felt hopeless staring down the barrel of the rise of fascism, feeling as if nothing we do or say is being heard by our government.  But I, however, will not stand down. So I came up with these rude and crude nicknames for our president that, sadly, did not have the affect on the Trump … [Link]

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