Geekish

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 » Can you spot the profane message hidden in Conor McGregor's suit?

Tuesday 11 July 23:38:34 UTC 2017

Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather held a press conference Tuesday to kick off the hype tour for their boxing match next month. You really only need to know about one bit of "news" from the presser: McGregor's incredible, innovative, profane, legendary suit. Image: AP/REX/ShutterstockAt first glance, it looks like McGregor's simply wearing a standard pinstripe suit. Not bad. But wait. Let's … [Link]

Slashdot » Kaspersky Lab Has Been Working With Russian Intelligence

Tuesday 11 July 23:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Internal company emails obtained by Bloomberg Businessweek show that Kaspersky Lab has maintained a much closer working relationship with Russia's main intelligence agency, the FSB, than it has publicly admitted. It has developed security technology at the spy agency's behest and worked on joint projects the CEO knew would be embarrassing if … [Link]

Mashable » Pitbull and Jeb Bush are apparently trying to buy an MLB team together

Tuesday 11 July 23:00:12 UTC 2017

The year of our Lord 2017, baby. Just slam the Mad-Lib storylines straight into my veins. In a world where no premise is truly out of bounds, Pitbull and Jeb Bush have reportedly teamed up in pursuit of buying a Major League Baseball team together. To which the only proper response is: Dalé! Armando Christian Perez — aka Pitbull — just … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Is Studying the Fungus Among Us Before Humans Take It To a New Planet

Tuesday 11 July 22:50:00 UTC 2017

From a new report: As humanity starts packing for a trip to Mars, NASA scientists are studying what not to bring along for the journey. In short, leave the fungus at home. NASA researchers created a closed habitat — similar to where humans would have to live to survive long space travel or on a new planet — and looked … [Link]

Mashable » EPA chief wants his useless climate change 'debate' televised, and I need a drink

Tuesday 11 July 22:43:16 UTC 2017

If you ask nearly all the world's climate scientists, there's simply no debate: The planet is warming as amounts of greenhouse gases rise in the air — and human activity is primarily to blame. But Scott Pruitt, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, insists on debating climate change. And that debate, apparently, might be televised, Reuters reported on Tuesday. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » August Smart Lock review: An easy way to smarten up a dumb dead bolt

Tuesday 11 July 22:19:56 UTC 2017

Gadgets Teach your old door hardware some new tricks. The second generation August Smart Lock adds Apple HomeKit, and is still easy and reliable. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » No one should buy Louis Vuitton's stupidly expensive smartwatch

Tuesday 11 July 22:12:38 UTC 2017

The $10,000 gold Apple Watch (R.I.P) may have just been unseated as the most pretentious smartwatch money can buy. That honor should instead go to Louis Vuitton, which today unveiled a new collection of "luxury" Android Wear watches that start at $2,450. SEE ALSO: Face it: Smartwatches are totally doomed It's called the Tambour Horizon and it's a big hunking piece … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Launches Xeon Scalable CPUs: Dual Xeon Platinum 8176, 112 Threads Tested

Tuesday 11 July 22:10:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: Intel announced its new Xeon Scalable processor family based on the 14nm Skylake-SP microarchitecture a few weeks back, though today marks the official launch of the platform. Not only do these processors feature a new microarchitecture, but Intel has also revamped the naming convention and arrangement of the Xeon product stack, branding them with Platinum, Gold, Silver, and … [Link]

Mashable » Giant, record-breaking Super Soaker can cut through glass

Tuesday 11 July 22:09:50 UTC 2017

Your favorite childhood summertime toy just got the biggest upgrade. Actually, the world's biggest upgrade. Former NASA engineer Mark Rober unveiled his latest mega-invention, the world's largest Super Soaker, just in time for those summer backyard hangouts. This kind of thing isn't new to Rober. He also helped create the world's largest NERF gun last year and the nicest car … [Link]

Mashable » Fiona the hippo and her parents are finally together, and my heart is finally full

Tuesday 11 July 22:08:36 UTC 2017

Okay, fine, Fiona the hippo's parents might not, like, know she's their daughter. But look at them swimming together, reunited at last! Fiona, who was born prematurely in January at the Cincinnati Zoo, took her first swim with both her parents on Tuesday. (In recent weeks, she'd been exploring the outdoor exhibit with her mother, Bibi, and had only met … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: GDELT, Hubstaff, Healthgraphic, Matroid, Exceed, Microsoft Power BI

Tuesday 11 July 22:04:45 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 » The Ultimate Guide to iPhone Cases

Tuesday 11 July 22:04:28 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Brace yourself: More ads are coming to Facebook Messenger

Tuesday 11 July 21:48:27 UTC 2017

Get ready to see more ads popping up in Facebook Messenger. An exec at the social network said Tuesday that it plans to roll out ads to the Messenger home screen worldwide by the end of the year after testing them in Australia and Thailand earlier this year, Venture Beat reports. SEE ALSO: Some Facebook users will start seeing ads in … [Link]

Mashable » The world's first wireless charging laptop is a Dell, and it's as cool as your dad

Tuesday 11 July 21:46:27 UTC 2017

No offense to Apple, but the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar hasn't been the game-changer we originally thought it would be. Most people now agree it's a gimmick. But you know what's not a gimmick? A laptop with built-in wireless charging. Dell's new Latitude 7285 is being billed as the world's first laptop with wireless charging, which means you'll never have to … [Link]

Mashable » Blink and you'll miss this Tesla rival hit a blazing fast 235 mph

Tuesday 11 July 21:43:35 UTC 2017

Lucid Motors is building an all-electric, self-driving luxury car, the Air, and the fledgling automaker isn't skimping on the speed. Lucid showed off some new footage of a beefed up prototype of the car, dubbed the "Alpha Speed Car," blazing around a test track at a ridiculous 235 mph, a marked improvement from the 217 mph a previous version of the … [Link]

Mashable » A huge percent of Americans get harassed online, but solutions aren't clear

Tuesday 11 July 21:42:11 UTC 2017

If you're an American who's been harassed online, you're not alone. You're probably surrounded by others who have experienced something similar. More than 40 percent of Americans have been harassed on the internet, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 4,248 "nationally representative" American adults that was published on July 11. SEE ALSO: Tesla fires engineer who alleged sexual harassment, … [Link]

Mashable » Nelsan Ellis' family helped fight addiction stigma by speaking out about his death

Tuesday 11 July 21:40:58 UTC 2017

In the immediate wake of Nelsan Ellis' death from complications following heart failure, his family did something remarkable. On Monday, after news of Ellis' death spread, they chose to elaborate on how the 39-year-old True Blood actor experienced heart failure in the first place. SEE ALSO: This adorable chatbot wants to talk about your mental health The health crisis was brought … [Link]

Mashable » New leaked photo shows Pixel 2 might have a major gimmick

Tuesday 11 July 21:35:04 UTC 2017

We just got what is likely our first good look at Google's next Pixel XL and it could have one big gimmicky feature. The new image, which comes to us via Android Police, shows a handset that looks pretty similar to what Google launched last year. SEE ALSO: What the actual hell is going on with Google's newly redesigned Android emoji … [Link]

Mashable » The internet had a field day with Trump's defense of his 'high quality' son

Tuesday 11 July 21:34:25 UTC 2017

By now, you've probably seen the damning email chain between Donald Trump Jr. and music publicist Rob Goldstone regarding Russia's attempt to harm the Clinton campaign. Trump Jr. released the emails ahead of the New York Times this morning, because he wanted to prove he was a liar himself, I guess….? SEE ALSO: Fine yes but did you notice the SECOND-dumbest … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Users Blocked By Trump Sue, Claim @realDonaldTrump Is Public Forum

Tuesday 11 July 21:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A handful of Twitter users, backed by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, sued President Donald Trump on Tuesday, claiming their constitutional rights are being violated because the president has blocked them from his @realDonaldTrump handle. The suit claims that Trump's Twitter feed is a public forum and an … [Link]

Mashable » This house can fold and unfold itself in 10 minutes

Tuesday 11 July 21:28:47 UTC 2017

Ten Fold Engineering is redefining mobile living with its foldable structures. With a push of a button, your home can unfold itself in under 10 minutes. The starting price for these cool units start at $129,000. The price to pay to enjoy your home or office wherever you travel. Read more…More about Space, Home, Travel, Architecture, and Innovation [Link]

Mashable » Twitter hires a former Goldman Sachs banker to serve as CFO

Tuesday 11 July 21:00:57 UTC 2017

Twitter, everyone's favorite social network for seeing inside President Donald Trump's mind, has struggled with pleasing Wall Street and struggled to improve its diversity numbers. On Tuesday, the company announced a new member of the flock who might be able to help with the first problem (but sure doesn't help with the second): Ned Segal will start as Twitter's chief financial … [Link]

Popular Science » What the heck is 'ice VII,' and why are scientists using lasers to make it?

Tuesday 11 July 21:00:09 UTC 2017

Ice Science No, it's not a superweapon. There are actually 17 different forms of crystalline ice—and some of them come from space. Read on:… [Link]

Mashable » Here are the emails that Donald Trump Jr. didn't want you to see

Tuesday 11 July 21:00:00 UTC 2017

On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted out a bunch of his emails from his own account in regards to his meeting with a Russian lawyer that seem to be pretty damning. He tweeted them out in response to a New York Times article claiming that he met with Russians to learn "compromising information on Hillary Clinton." SEE ALSO: Why is everybody … [Link]

Mashable » The U.S. is worried about this cybersecurity firm's ties to Russia

Tuesday 11 July 20:59:06 UTC 2017

A big story broke Tuesday morning about Russian collusion—but it didn’t have anything to do with Donald Trump Jr. A Bloomberg article reports that a Russian cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Lab, has a much closer relationship with the Russian government than it has publicly admitted. SEE ALSO: Trump and Putin unironically discussed forming a 'cyber security unit' Kaspersky Lab, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Kermit the Frog's voice is about to change for the first time in decades

Tuesday 11 July 20:55:19 UTC 2017

After 27 years, Kermit the Frog is getting a new voice. Steve Whitmire, the actor who's been bringing Kermit to life since 1990, is no longer with the Muppets, according to numerous reports. SEE ALSO: A new Sesame Place theme park is moving to the neighborhood Matt Vogel, a Muppet veteran, will instead take his place as the voice and action … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Has Been Paying Academic Researchers Who Write Favorable Papers: Report

Tuesday 11 July 20:50:00 UTC 2017

Google has paid researchers and academics who have worked on projects that support the company's positions in battles with regulators, a report in The Wall Street Journal (paywalled) said on Tuesday. From a report: Google's practice might not sound all that different from lobbying, but The Wall Street Journal revealed that some of the professors, including a Paul Heald from … [Link]

Mashable » 7 shocking facts you probably didn't know about 'Planet of the Apes'

Tuesday 11 July 20:45:00 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. Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content. Read more… More about Animation, James Franco, Cgi, Judy Greer, and Apes [Link]

Mashable » Meet the unbelievable man who set up Trump Jr.'s meeting with Russia through his public Facebook page

Tuesday 11 July 20:42:19 UTC 2017

Decades from now, when American students learn about this abysmal period of history, they'll discover that the man behind the collapse of American democracy wore a golden baseball cap with the word "cunty" on it. That man's name is Rob Goldstone, and he's a British music publicist and former tabloid journalist responsible for setting up the meeting between Donald Trump Jr. … [Link]

Mashable » So a bunch of Twitter users actually sued Trump for blocking them

Tuesday 11 July 20:27:33 UTC 2017

Twitter users blocked by President Donald Trump weren't just threatening legal action if the president didn't unblock them on the social media platform — they followed through. SEE ALSO: Trump blocked users on Twitter and now they're threatening legal action The seven users through the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Trump for blocking them. … [Link]

Mashable » Beachgoers form human chain to save 9 people from drowning

Tuesday 11 July 20:24:16 UTC 2017

Thanks to some quick thinking and innovative teamwork, approximately 80 beachgoers saved nine people from drowning at Panama City Beach in Florida this past weekend. After a riptide trapped six members of Roberta Ursrey's family, and three other swimmers, in its current on Saturday, onlookers at the beach worked together to form an impromptu human chain and rescue those struggling to … [Link]

Mashable » How Donald Trump is using Bill Clinton's impeachment suit to duck a lawsuit

Tuesday 11 July 20:16:52 UTC 2017

On a day when Donald Trump Jr. is tweeting out emails with a Russian lawyer offering damaging material on Hillary Clinton, it's worth revisiting a lawsuit haunting another member of the Trump family—and the lessons it contains. Last Friday, President Donald Trump's legal team formally requested that a New York judge halt a libel suit filed against him in January. And … [Link]

Slashdot » EFF's Latest Privacy Report Criticizes Amazon and WhatsApp Over Policies That 'Fall Short'

Tuesday 11 July 20:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published the latest edition of its "Who has your back" privacy report. This is the seventh report from the digital rights group, and this year it criticizes both WhatsApp and Amazon for having policies that "fall short of other similar technology companies." Four big telecom companies — AT&T, Comcast, … [Link]

Mashable » Hello, what have we here? Ron Howard teases Lando's costumes in Han Solo movie

Tuesday 11 July 20:04:55 UTC 2017

This Ron Howard-directing-Star-Wars deal is getting better all the time. The veteran director, who replaced Phil Lord and Chris Miller at the helm of the untitled Han Solo movie earlier this month, has been keeping us amused with utterly spoiler-free tweets from the set. SEE ALSO: Ron Howard's first Han Solo set photo is utterly Star Wars pun-proof But that changed … [Link]

Mashable » Lucy Liu set to direct 'Luke Cage' premiere, realizing dreams we didn't know we had

Tuesday 11 July 20:01:43 UTC 2017

Netflix isn't kidding about its commitment to diversity; not only does the platform boast stories about a mix of genders, sexual orientations, and races, but the Netflix team strives for diversity behind the camera, too — like by getting film star Lucy Liu to direct the first episode of Luke Cage Season 2. SEE ALSO: 'The Defenders' poster is basically a … [Link]

Mashable » First-of-its-kind study reveals harassment faced by women of color in space science

Tuesday 11 July 19:58:36 UTC 2017

For years, women in astronomy and planetary science have whispered their stories of gendered and racial harassment at the hands of colleagues and students, painting an anecdotal picture of a field that is hostile toward women, particularly women of color. Even in the wake of highly publicized incidents of discrimination in these fields, the extent of harassment has been unquantified. But … [Link]

Mashable » Software is changing the way we tackle food waste

Tuesday 11 July 19:54:21 UTC 2017

Tons of food goes to waste everyday. 'Spoiler Alert' is solving the problem by using software at the source. Mashable’s new series, A Cleaner Future, highlights the best and brightest innovators working to change our world for the better. Subscribe for new episodes of A Cleaner Future and more: http://on.mash.to/subscribe Read more… More about Food Waste, Food Security, Spoiler Alert, … [Link]

Mashable » Millennials, stop using Venmo to buy drugs

Tuesday 11 July 19:47:22 UTC 2017

Millennials, the much-maligned generation of supposedly tech-savvy ingrates born sometime in the 1980s or 90s, frequently find themselves on the receiving end of poorly thought out criticism. And yet, like something out of a David Brooks wet dream, they seem to have once again one-upped themselves when it comes to cluelessness. You see, it turns out that the digital generation is … [Link]

Mashable » 2017's social media landscape in one stunning infographic

Tuesday 11 July 19:41:54 UTC 2017

Social media, once the name we gave for a platform like Facebook, has become quite difficult to define. Even Facebook and Twitter don't typically refer to themselves as social networks — at least not exclusively that. A newly released infographic might just help us grasp the social media landscape: "The Conservation Prism 5.0." SEE ALSO: Admire the beauty that is Instagram's … [Link]

Mashable » The best headphone deals from Amazon Prime Day

Tuesday 11 July 19:40:54 UTC 2017

Check back here for regular updates! Amazon Prime Day is back for the third year in a row, and it's bigger than ever. It can be intimidating to look through the thousands of deals on the site, so we've sorted through them for you. SEE ALSO: The best phone deals from Amazon Prime Day Headphones are just one of those products … [Link]

Popular Science » Amazon's delivery drone hive patent is an urban planning nightmare

Tuesday 11 July 19:40:26 UTC 2017

More Amazon drone towers Aviation This clever concept is subprime logistics. Amazon drone towers don't match with the economics of warehousing… [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T Pretends To Love Net Neutrality, Joins Tomorrow's Protest With A Straight Face

Tuesday 11 July 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Karl Bode, writing for TechDirt: You'd be hard pressed to find a bigger enemy of net neutrality than the fine folks at AT&T. The company has a history of all manner of anti-competitive assaults on the open and competitive internet, from blocking customer access to Apple FaceTime unless users subscribed to more expensive plans, to exempting its own content from … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft commits $10 billion to bring broadband internet to rural America

Tuesday 11 July 19:13:46 UTC 2017

Rural communities are often missing a lot of the commodities that urban hotspots can't imagine living without. There's not a Starbucks or Soul Cycle on every corner, and broadband internet access isn't always a given. Microsoft is the latest tech company trying to make "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of rural broadband" its new motto. The company's new $10 billion Rural … [Link]

Mashable » 'Beasts of Balance' gives Jenga the modern update you've been waiting for

Tuesday 11 July 19:12:36 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Amazon isn't the only player this Prime Day

Tuesday 11 July 19:12:02 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Everyone's trying to get in on this July 11th action. Amazon may be the name of the game today, but that doesn't mean other retailers are backing away from this huge online shopping day. Take advantage of this all-around discounted day. Target Image: googleSave … [Link]

Mashable » Save $5 on physical book purchases for Amazon Prime Day

Tuesday 11 July 19:10:04 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Save $5 on purchases of $15 or more today with code PRIMEBOOKS17. The deal excludes Kindle titles and audiobooks, but if you're one of those who prefers the smell of old books and the feeling of pages between your hands, this sale is for … [Link]

Mashable » The Bose Soundlink mini Bluetooth speaker II is on sale for Prime Day

Tuesday 11 July 18:51:49 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Bose is well known for making some great speakers, and they're spreading the love this Prime Day with their deal on the SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II. SEE ALSO: The 5 best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2017 Usually $199, the portable speaker is … [Link]

Mashable » It's fine to swear in front of your kids, according to this mom who is totally f*cking right

Tuesday 11 July 18:51:25 UTC 2017

One of the toughest challenges of parenting is trying not to swear around your children — especially after they’ve poured an entire tub of yogurt in your lap or you've stepped barefoot onto one of the thousand lego pieces strewn across your living room. But what if we could let that rule go and just say whatever happens to fly off … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Tips for Successful Alexa Smart Home Skill API Certification

Tuesday 11 July 18:51:18 UTC 2017

With Alexa’s growing popularity, developers across the world are building skills to connect the Amazon device with smart home devices through the smart home skill API or a custom model. Amazon has seen issues with some submissions for skill certification. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Messenger Globally Tests Injecting Display Ads Into Inbox

Tuesday 11 July 18:50:00 UTC 2017

From a TechCrunch report: Messaging is the center of mobile, and Facebook wants ads in front of all those eyes. After seeing "promising results from Australia and Thailand," Facebook Messenger is expanding its display ad beta test that lets businesses buy space between your chat threads. Later this month, a small percentage of users will start seeing ads in the … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to make the Dothraki blood pie from 'Game of Thrones' (seriously)

Tuesday 11 July 18:44:36 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones is making its wintry, triumphant return this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than with a thick slice of Dothraki blood pie? Luckily, Binging with Babish has gifted us recipes for three of GoT's best dishes — there's also pigeon pie and delicate lemon cake — so you can have the most accurate, most polarizing snacks … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian assures us the lines of powder on her table are definitely just sugar

Tuesday 11 July 18:40:57 UTC 2017

Kim Kardashian-West wants everyone to know that the mysterious lines of white powder that appeared on a table in the back of her Snapchat Story is totally just sugar. Observant followers noticed that there appeared to be two lines of powder on a table behind Kim during a Snap posted on Monday evening, promoting The Kids Supply, a children's clothing line … [Link]

Mashable » 15 of the weirdest deals on Amazon Prime Day 2017

Tuesday 11 July 18:32:31 UTC 2017

Today’s the day to spend a ton of money on things you didn't even know you needed under the presumption you're getting a great deal. Yep, you guessed it — it's Amazon Prime Day! You may be looking to buy the latest tech gadgets or some top-brand beauty products, but we think we've found some items that you absolutely must have. … [Link]

Mashable » 4 apps that help new moms get through the day

Tuesday 11 July 18:29:04 UTC 2017

When you’re a new mom, your smartphone can be a saving grace. With new information hitting the web all the time, a concerned mom no longer has to wait for her doctor’s office to open to find out if that weird sound coming out of your baby’s mouth is normal. (Hint: it probably is.) In addition to providing information – … [Link]

Mashable » The beloved Instant Pot is one of the hottest Prime Day 2017 deals

Tuesday 11 July 18:26:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're a home cook or know someone who is, you've probably heard of the Instant Pot Revolution. That's not even really an exaggeration — The Instant Pot, which claims to replace seven common appliances, including "a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Finxact Announces the Availability of its Open Core API

Tuesday 11 July 18:19:01 UTC 2017

Finxact, a Core-as-a-Service banking technology, today announced the availability of its Open Core API, which is available through its sandbox. The Finxact Open Core API is transparent and granular, enabling banks to have full access to their customer data. [Link]

Mashable » 'Wonder Woman 2' will reportedly pick up decades after 'Wonder Woman'

Tuesday 11 July 18:16:26 UTC 2017

Diana Prince is moving onward and upward – all the way into the 1980s. SEE ALSO: Ryan Reynolds congratulates 'Wonder Woman' in classic Deadpool fashion Or so claim the latest reports about Wonder Woman 2. According to Screen Rant and TheWrap, the DC superhero sequel will take place in the midst of the Cold War, with Diana battling the Soviet Union. … [Link]

Mashable » This foldable cardboard desk gives kids in developing nations a place for homework

Tuesday 11 July 18:13:47 UTC 2017

Students need more than a pen and paper to craft an essay or solve a math problem. They also need a desk that physically support their education and creativity. Many children in developing nations, however, don't have access to desks inside or outside the classroom. Instead, they need to crouch and squeeze their bodies into uncomfortable positions to write, making completing … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Default Font Is at the Center Of a Government Corruption Case

Tuesday 11 July 18:10:00 UTC 2017

Calibri, a font that was created in 2004 and made default option on PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and WordPad by Microsoft in 2007, is currently sitting at the center of a corruption investigation involving Pakistan's Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif. From a report: Accused of illegally profiting from his position since the 1990s, Sharif is now under investigation by the Joint Investigative … [Link]

Mashable » Japan's new McFlurry reveals what Pikachu would taste like

Tuesday 11 July 18:08:30 UTC 2017

The people of Japan have spoken and they want Pikachu-flavored McFlurries from McDonald's. Mmm Pikachu. McDonald's Japan ran a contest that ended yesterday for people to vote on which Pokémon-inspired McFlurry they'd like to see at McDonald's next week in celebration of Pokémon's 20th anniversary. Japanese news site Entabe announced that the winner is Pikachu, with a chocolate-covered banana flavored McFlurry. … [Link]

Mashable » A couple did an '80s-themed photoshoot for their anniversary and it's fabulously awkward

Tuesday 11 July 18:08:06 UTC 2017

Tease up your hair and blast some Madonna, this couple is totally bringing back the ~chic~ styles of 1980s. Steve and Danielle VanHorn, of Dover, Ohio, recently dressed up in their favorite throwback styles for a fantastically cheesy '80s photoshoot. Photographer Vanessa Hoffmann perfectly captured the essence of the decade through the awkward poses and absurd backgrounds. Image: giggle monster photography The … [Link]

Mashable » Mouthguard-like toothbrush cleans your teeth for you

Tuesday 11 July 18:07:44 UTC 2017

‘Amabrush’ is a fully automatic toothbrush designed to clean your teeth in 10 seconds at the press of a button. Read more…More about Hygiene, Mouth, Brushing, Toothbrush, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » 'Outlander' has a premiere date and steamy new photos yes please

Tuesday 11 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Your favorite time-traveling romantic adventure Outlander finally has a return date: September 10. The third season of the Starz drama will be based on Voyager, the third book in Diana Gabaldon's popular Outlander series"The third season of Outlander picks up right after Claire (Caitriona Balfe) travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948," a press release notes. "Now … [Link]

Mashable » Get the PlayStation 4 Slim 'Uncharted' bundle for a low Prime Day price

Tuesday 11 July 17:58:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Gamers are winning big this Prime Day, especially with this deal on the PlayStation 4 Slim 500GB Console bundle. This deal of the day includes a slim 500GB PlayStation 4 system, a matching DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, and a copy of Uncharted 4: A … [Link]

Mashable » Astro's first-ever budget gaming headset doesn't skimp on sound

Tuesday 11 July 17:47:50 UTC 2017

Astro Gaming headsets have always been a tradeoff: you get premium audio, but you pay a high price for it — literally. It's tough then, at least initially, to take Astro's new A10 cans seriously. At minimum, you're looking at a $150 buy when you pick up a new Astro headset. If you want the company's MixAmp — which boosts the … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Jackson is getting a new animated Halloween special

Tuesday 11 July 17:42:57 UTC 2017

Michael Jackson — you know, the King of Pop and Halloween — is getting his own animated television special to celebrate the spooky season this Fall. SEE ALSO: Paris Jackson defends her love of nudity with a declarative Instagram post According to Jackson's official Twitter account, the legendary singer who died in June 2009 will be honored with an animated television … [Link]

Mashable » This GIF is every 'Game of Thrones' fan right now

Tuesday 11 July 17:37:10 UTC 2017

Season 7 of 'Game of Thrones' premiers in less than a week. That means it's peak time for catching up on old episodes, considering seriously and frivolously who's going to die, and reviewing who a girl still needs to kill. SEE ALSO: Emilia Clarke has the most badass names for her 4 'Game of Thrones' wigs But it also means that … [Link]

Mashable » These products are 70 percent off or more for Prime Day 2017

Tuesday 11 July 17:33:08 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Nothing tests your self-control like Amazon Prime Day. In the midst of the inner battle between what you need and what you want, it's important to know what products are really on sale. If you're looking to indulge in some items just for fun, … [Link]

Mashable » London's iconic black taxis are going electric

Tuesday 11 July 17:25:13 UTC 2017

The iconic London black taxi has been reinvented in a way that could hit back at that four-letter app which shall not be named — whilst helping the environment, too. The new electric taxi, called the TX, retains the look and size of the classic design, but has a variety of features that really just make sense. SEE ALSO: Uber is … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter Bots That Actually Don't Suck

Tuesday 11 July 17:22:18 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Twitter Bots, Mashable Reels, Best Twitter Bots, Tech, and Social Media Companies [Link]

Slashdot » Fedora 26 Linux Distro Released

Tuesday 11 July 17:22:00 UTC 2017

Reader BrianFagioli writes: Today, Fedora 26 sheds its pre-release status and becomes available for download as a stable release. GNOME fans are in for a big treat, as version 3.24 is default. If you stick to stable Fedora releases, this will be your first time experiencing that version of the desktop environment since it was released in March. Also new … [Link]

Mashable » The 5 best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2017

Tuesday 11 July 17:10:02 UTC 2017

It’s Amazon Prime Day, and the deals are coming in fast and hard. We're tracking the best tech deals for you here at Mashable HQ, and we've also made a guide to help you track your own personal favorites in real time. All this said, it's a lot of information to dig through. Most of the sales are just mediocre — … [Link]

Mashable » San Francisco's MOMA will text you fine art whenever you ask it to

Tuesday 11 July 17:08:54 UTC 2017

For anyone wanting art on-demand without having to brave museum crowds, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has you covered. Send Me SFMOMA, sends people works of art via text message. Anyone in the U.S. can send a text message to 572-51 with the request "Send me 'x,'" "x" meaning the keyword, color, or emoji of your choice. In return, … [Link]

Mashable » Here’s the world’s first photo exhibition shot entirely by a Volvo

Tuesday 11 July 17:06:23 UTC 2017

When it comes to the medium of art that artists use to express themselves, the technology at hand is evolving to a point where capturing images now couldn't have been fathomed even 25 years ago. Movies shot in entirely in 3D, music written by artificial intelligence, and now photographs captured and taken by a car. Barbara Davidson is a world famous … [Link]

Mashable » Today's the day to buy a Kindle e-reader at a big discount

Tuesday 11 July 16:55:25 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you haven't already purchased an e-reader this year, today is probably the best day possible. There are some serious Prime Day discounts on Kindles right now. Amazon has released a bunch of deals on the Paperwhite, Voyage, and Oasis models. Make your literature … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump Jr. wanted to prove he's a liar before the NYT beat him to it

Tuesday 11 July 16:52:42 UTC 2017

It’s unclear if Donald Trump Jr. felt left out by his dad and sister and brother-in-law being in the news a lot more than he is, but hot damn he overdid it a bit when he tattooed "we colluded" on his forehead. SEE ALSO: Trump reportedly couldn't find a hotel room in Germany for G20 summit No, no, he didn't really … [Link]

Popular Science » The most worthwhile deals this Amazon Prime Day

Tuesday 11 July 16:44:04 UTC 2017

Gadgets A continually updated list of all the Amazon Prime Day deals we like. All the Amazon Prime Day deals we like—continually updated, in one place. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Baby bear gets its head stuck in a jug and needs the police to save it

Tuesday 11 July 16:42:17 UTC 2017

Help couldn't have arrived a moment too soon for a bear cub stuck a Winnie the Pooh-like situation. Police in La Verne, California, got a call on Saturday about a cub in need of rescue because it got its head stuck in a plastic jug. The video shows an officer and a Fish and Wildlife official working together to wrangle … [Link]

Slashdot » Windows Phone Dies Today

Tuesday 11 July 16:40:00 UTC 2017

From a report: Microsoft is killing off Windows Phone 8.1 support today, more than three years after the company first introduced the update. The end of support marks an end to the Windows Phone era, and the millions of devices still running the operating system. While most have accepted that the death of Windows Phone occurred more than a year … [Link]

Mashable » Peter Dinklage teases that Tyrion is dreading his 'Game of Thrones' family reunion

Tuesday 11 July 16:36:06 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones' Lannister siblings are hardly the poster children for family values, and Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion, says his character's homecoming will be extra tense. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Dinklage gave Game of Thrones fans a peek at Tyrion's state of mind as he returns to King's Landing … and as he prepares to reunite with … [Link]

Mashable » Deutsche Bank says expectations are too high for the iPhone 8

Tuesday 11 July 16:35:49 UTC 2017

Not everyone is excited about the upcoming iPhone 8 launch. SEE ALSO: This isn't the iPhone 8. But it's probably really, really close. Deutsche Bank said Tuesday in a research note that it thinks other banks are taking an overly optimistic view of the upcoming smartphone launch, and that it probably won't sell as well as expected. Notably, Deutsche Bank says … [Link]

Mashable » Uninvited rattlesnake tries to hitch ride on a passing boat, causes panic

Tuesday 11 July 16:34:15 UTC 2017

Free advice from your pals here at Mashable: do not mess with rattlesnakes. Even if they're swimming in a lake and you are "safely" in a boat. SEE ALSO: A snake regurgitated another snake, and both slithered away alive Twitter user Anthony Baciocco tweeted a video of such an instance. While they were out boating on a lake, a rattlesnake lost … [Link]

Popular Science » The LuminAid inflatable lantern Is the perfect light for outdoor adventures

Tuesday 11 July 16:30:00 UTC 2017

LuminAid PackLite Inflatable Lantern Sponsored Post Solar powered, long-lasting, waterproof, and incredibly versatile. The LuminAid inflatable lantern Is the perfect light for outdoor adventures. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Fine yes but did you notice the SECOND-dumbest thing in the Donald Trump Jr. emails?

Tuesday 11 July 16:23:32 UTC 2017

If there's such a thing as a smoking gun email, here it is: Donald Trump Jrplainly stating that he'd "love" a Russian government lawyer to provide dirt on Hillary Clinton to the Trump campaign. Here is page 4 (which did not post due to space constraints)pic.twitter.com/z1Xi4nr~ — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 11, 2017 The whole thing is—in what will become … [Link]

Popular Science » Yes, coffee drinkers seem to live longer. But don't get too excited.

Tuesday 11 July 16:17:15 UTC 2017

Woman with coffee cup Health The question isn’t if, it’s how much. The science is pretty clear on coffee's health benefits, it's just not as impressive as you're hoping. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Online harassment on the rise – but no one can agree what it is

Tuesday 11 July 16:16:48 UTC 2017

People in the US want more policing of online harassment, but the varying ways it affects different groups make it difficult to agree on a definition [Link]

Slashdot » Ebay 'Millionaire' Sellers in Germany and UK Grow 50 Percent in Four Years

Tuesday 11 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

"Millionaire" online businesses selling on ecommerce site Ebay have jumped 50 percent in key international markets Britain and Germany in the last four years, despite currency swings that have slowed growth outside the United States. From a report: Fresh data published on Tuesday by Ebay shows the number of million euro businesses selling on Ebay grew to 1,095 from 731 … [Link]

Popular Science » To save endangered whales, look to the poop

Tuesday 11 July 15:38:31 UTC 2017

Animals Dung holds clues about noise pollution and lack of food. Whale poop is chock full of information. See for yourself. [Link]

Mashable » Parents teach their kids about masturbation, and we're so glad this isn't us

Tuesday 11 July 15:32:21 UTC 2017

Forget about the birds and the bees, we've got a way more uncomfortable talk you'll probably be grateful you never received. In WatchCut's latest video, parents teach their children all the ins and outs of self love. Most of the kids are pretty good sports about the whole thing — even the one boy who finds out his mom's "back … [Link]

Mashable » This book of Michelle Obama photos deserves the best spot on your coffee table

Tuesday 11 July 15:29:10 UTC 2017

Pete Souza isn't the only one who's captured some stunning shots of the Obama family. Former White House Photographer Amanda Lucidon spent four years documenting Michelle Obama's political efforts, social initiatives, and family memories, and she's compiled them into a book of nostalgic images titled, Chasing Light. SEE ALSO: Pete Souza shares adorable, perfectly-timed photo of the Obamas The $29.99 book … [Link]

Mashable » There's not a single Prime Day deal for sex toys? Come on.

Tuesday 11 July 15:27:44 UTC 2017

Amazon Prime Day is supposed to be all about getting good deals, but sadly this year it's not about getting off. On this momentous day in which Amazon offers deep discounts on almost all product categories, there’s a noticeable absence of sex toys. As in there appear to be zero deals on offer. Hellooooooo? Type in “sex” and a search of … [Link]

Slashdot » Tech Boss Attacks 'Whiners' in Angry Email

Tuesday 11 July 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The co-founder of a Silicon Valley investment firm said it is "not my job to make you all feel good" in a long email to staff and investors. Jonathan Teo from Binary Capital was responding to negative press coverage about the firm following allegations of sexual harassment by his co-founder Justin Caldbeck. He added … [Link]

Mashable » Guilty pug has the absolute worst poker face of all time

Tuesday 11 July 15:18:13 UTC 2017

Definitive fact: all dogs are good dogs — even when they break stuff. It's hard to blame a pet for doing something wrong because they're just so cute and we just love 'em so much. And because they know we'll snuggle them anyway, even though they've done something wrong, some sneaky pets will act as though they had nothing to do … [Link]

Popular Science » Survive your commute with these 6 essential apps

Tuesday 11 July 15:14:39 UTC 2017

Subway DIY Beat the daily grind. Your smartphone can be your helper or your escape during your commute—whether you need navigation aids or blissful distractions. [Link]

Mashable » This very polite pigeon is the London Underground hero we all need

Tuesday 11 July 15:05:41 UTC 2017

There are far too many people who don't follow basic etiquette rules in the hectic rush of a daily commute. People push. People shove. They yell at each other. They crowd the doors and forget to mind the gap. SEE ALSO: This man's celebrity encounter on the Tube is just glorious Frankly they could do with taking a leaf out of … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime Day 2017 has steals on Alexa devices

Tuesday 11 July 15:05:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The day has finally arrived where it is acceptable to purchase every tech device on your screen. These deals are already out of control and Mashable is here to help you walk out of Prime Day a winner. From Echo Dots to Fire HD … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out, dogs are really spooked by those face masks you love so much

Tuesday 11 July 15:01:30 UTC 2017

Beauty fanatics love a good face mask, but we have to admit, they do look kind of weird and scary once they're on. Imagine what your poor pup must think when he sees you with one on? Suddenly their precious, loving owner they try so dearly to protect has turned into a spooky mud monster. Twitter user jiana's cute doggy, Jake, … [Link]

Mashable » Prepare for 'Game of Thrones' season 7 with a big Prime Day deal on Seasons 1-6

Tuesday 11 July 14:53:13 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Game of Thrones season 7 starts July 16 and there's no better way to get prepared than binge-watching the past six seasons. As one of their deals for Prime Day 2017, Amazon is offering Prime members Game of Thrones: The Complete Seasons 1-6 on … [Link]

Popular Science » Greenland's ice sheet is full of toxins waiting to break free—and microbes that eat them

Tuesday 11 July 14:51:20 UTC 2017

Environment But they can't dine us away from disaster. As the ice sheets melt they’ll release trapped pollution, but microbes inside might break down the contaminants before they reenter the environment. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » This garden is filled with 7,000 pinwheels

Tuesday 11 July 14:48:47 UTC 2017

The Connective Project is celebrating Prospect Park's 150th anniversary by filling the Rose Garden with more than 7,000 pinwheels. Local communities were asked to submit artwork and messages about what the park means to them. Each pinwheel is handcrafted and made with materials that are weather-resistant. Visitors can also make their own pinwheels and add it to the collection. Read more…More … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to track the hottest deals on Amazon Prime Day

Tuesday 11 July 14:44:47 UTC 2017

Amazon Prime Day, the e-commerce bacchanal, is well underway, and if you want to make the most of it, you'll have to shop smart. There are so many ridiculous deals out there — we're keeping track of the best of the best for you — but many of them won't drop until a predetermined time during the day. These Lightning Deals … [Link]

Mashable » Here's an update on Arya Stark's 'kill list' before 'Game of Thrones' returns

Tuesday 11 July 14:41:38 UTC 2017

1. Joffrey Baratheon Arya's first target "choked on his pigeon pie" back in Season 4, and while almost everyone in Westeros and the real world was rooting for his end (everyone except Cersei), the death felt unsatisfying since it wasn't directly at the hands of Arya or one of his other innumerable enemies. Status: Killed, not by Arya 2. Cersei Lannister … [Link]

Slashdot » First Object Teleported From Earth To Orbit

Tuesday 11 July 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Researchers in China have teleported a photon from the ground to a satellite orbiting more than 500 kilometers above. From a report: Last year, a Long March 2D rocket took off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert carrying a satellite called Micius, named after an ancient Chinese philosopher who died in 391 B.C. The rocket placed … [Link]

Mashable » Audi's A8 is a self-driving car you can buy in 2017

Tuesday 11 July 14:36:31 UTC 2017

Think Tesla is the only carmaker that dabbles with near-autonomous driving? Think again. Audi has an upcoming luxury sedan, the A8, which will come with Level 3 autonomy, meaning the car can drive itself… up to a certain speed. Audi claims it's the first production vehicle to come with this level of autonomy. SEE ALSO: Driverless vans will now deliver groceries … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Pledges To Bring Better Broadband To Two Million Rural Americans in the Next Five Years

Tuesday 11 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a new campaign to try to "eliminate" the gap in high-speed internet access in the country's hardest-to-reach areas — an effort called the Rural Airband Initiative, which will set an ambitious target of bringing better broadband to two million Americans within the next five years. From a report: The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant plans to start … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out we'll get to see 'Stranger Things' Season 2 sooner than expected

Tuesday 11 July 13:53:53 UTC 2017

Things are getting Stranger this Halloween — in fact, a few days earlier, on Oct. 27. Netflix released the first official poster for Stranger Things Season 2 on Tuesday, along with a release date slightly earlier than the previously announced Oct. 31. SEE ALSO: For the 892734th time, 'Stranger Things' will not resurrect Barb The poster features our familiar gang … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Melting ice may be making mountains collapse in Greenland

Tuesday 11 July 13:26:00 UTC 2017

The collapse of the mountain which triggered a tsunami that destroyed an Arctic village last month may have been caused by climate change – and more may follow [Link]

Mashable » The best phone deals from Amazon Prime Day

Tuesday 11 July 13:24:34 UTC 2017

Check back here for regular updates! Amazon Prime Day is back for the third year in a row and… well, you know the deal… bye-bye paycheck. The site's largest online shopping day — watch out, Black Friday! — kicks off officially on July 11, and if previous years are any indicator of what's to come, it means deals will go up … [Link]

Mashable » Android users, rejoice! You now have one more way to find love.

Tuesday 11 July 13:00:06 UTC 2017

Great news, Android users. Your chances of finding love just got better. Starting today, the dating app Hinge will be available for Android. This app did a total relaunch in October — the emphasis is now on forming real relationships over hookups — and since then has only been available on iOS. So what are you likely to find after this … [Link]

Slashdot » Newspapers To Bid For Antitrust Exemption To Tackle Google and Facebook

Tuesday 11 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The news industry is to band together to seek a limited antitrust exemption from Congress in an effort to fend off growing competition from Facebook and Google. Traditional competitors including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, as well as a host of smaller print and online … [Link]

Mashable » Vote for the most impactful game for the Games for Change People's Choice Award

Tuesday 11 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Video games have become so much more than idle playthings. As technology has advanced, and as the medium has advanced, developers have pushed the definition of games beyond just entertainment, creating interactive experiences that make us think, help us learn, and explore what it means to be a game. For the third year in a row, Mashable is partnering with Games for … [Link]

Mashable » Woman requests time off for mental health, boss sends the perfect reply

Tuesday 11 July 12:19:17 UTC 2017

The world can be such a grim place sometimes that it's great when a story comes along that's just — well, just nice. Madalyn Parker is a web developer from Ann Arbor, Michigan. A couple of weeks back she shared an exchange she'd had with her CEO after she emailed her team to tell them she was taking time off for … [Link]

Mashable » The kitchen gadget every avocado enthusiast needs in their life

Tuesday 11 July 12:03:36 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Despite what you may have heard, avocados aren’t just for overspending hipster millennials. According to the Hass Avocado Board, this delicious and versatile fruit has grown in popularity year over year since 2000, and avocado consumption per capita spiked to 7.1 pounds in 2015 … [Link]

Mashable » How to master the startup skills you don't learn in school

Tuesday 11 July 12:02:39 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Got a million dollar idea but no way to make it a reality? It’s time to go back to school and get your startup education. Now you may be thinking, “Don’t most startup wunderkinds drop out of school?” Sure, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates … [Link]

Mashable » 50 million-dollar business ideas you can launch for cheap (or even free)

Tuesday 11 July 12:00:00 UTC 2017

It’s no longer taboo for people to ditch the daily 9-to-5 grind and start their own business. In fact, it’s beyond easy starting a business for almost nothing these days. But, what businesses are guaranteed to make a million dollars? Here’s 50 cheap, or even free, business ideas that will accomplish that goal. 1. Consulting Do you already have knowledge or … [Link]

Mashable » Breaking: Moms find time to sneak in Netflix just like everyone else

Tuesday 11 July 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Peak TV is how we connect with other people now, so what do you do if you've got no time to watch? Netflix conducted a study with over 1,000 moms in the U.S. about how they find time in their schedules to stream TV — how they "sneak" in their streaming and why they do it. SEE ALSO: Netflix rolls … [Link]

Mashable » Restaurant brings in Instagram kits so you can nail your #foodporn shots

Tuesday 11 July 11:45:48 UTC 2017

Making your avocado toast pop on Instagram requires a unique formula that isn't always possible to achieve. But, one London restaurant is offering "foodie Instagram packs" so diners can up their #foodporn game. SEE ALSO: Instagrammers are staging fake camping pictures, and this account is calling them out The free kits contain a portable LED camera light, a multi-device charger, a … [Link]

Mashable » Why I still unlock my phone with an old school password

Tuesday 11 July 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Biometrics are all the rage. Smartphone companies are replacing traditional passwords with fingerprint scanners, face scanners, iris scanners, and just about every other type of body scanner imaginable. There's just one problem: Most popular biometric scanners are trash, and it's a better idea to use an alphanumeric password (i.e. letters and numbers) to lock your phone instead. SEE ALSO: When it … [Link]

Mashable » So, this guy checked in a single can of beer as luggage for his flight

Tuesday 11 July 11:03:50 UTC 2017

Here’s perhaps a story that'll help you keep the faith in baggage handlers. An Australian man who wishes to be only known as Dean, caught a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Perth on Saturday and claimed he was able to successfully check-in a single can of Emu Export beer as part of his luggage, purely for the fun of it. SEE … [Link]

New Scientist – News » It’s time we all burst our carbon bubbles

Tuesday 11 July 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Distant financial elites aren't the only ones with investments in the fossil fuel industry – most people with a private pension or savings account do too [Link]

Mashable » 4 people sign up to live in a locked bunker for 200 days to experience space travel

Tuesday 11 July 10:13:42 UTC 2017

For the better part of the next year, these students will have a taste of the rigours of being onboard a space station. On Sunday, four students from the Beijing's University of Aeronautics and Astronautics embarked on a 200-day stay in a space station simulator. SEE ALSO: Chinese spacecraft returns after flying around the moon The students will live in the … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Reynolds congratulates 'Wonder Woman' in classic Deadpool fashion

Tuesday 11 July 10:13:20 UTC 2017

Deadpool may be cocky most of the time, but that doesn't mean he's above praising his rivals now and again. SEE ALSO: Ryan Reynolds gives us a peek at 'Deadpool 2' Over the weekend, Wonder Woman officially passed Deadpool at the box office. WONDER WOMAN ($368M) passed DEADPOOL ($363M) this weekend, and is now the #34 highest grossing film ever domestically. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Gangnam Style' has lost its crown as the most viewed video on YouTube

Tuesday 11 July 10:05:50 UTC 2017

Feeling old yet? "Gangnam Style," the mammoth hit from South Korean artist Psy in 2012, has been unseated as the most viewed video on YouTube where it sat on the top for the last five years. SEE ALSO: Macklemore celebrates his grandma's 100th birthday in video I have no choice but to love At 2.894 billion views, Psy's video has been … [Link]

Slashdot » British Judge Uses Personal Email To Send Details of Sensitive Court Case

Tuesday 11 July 10:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter evolutionary shares a report from The Register: Concerns have been raised over a British judge's use of his personal email address to send out a ruling in a family court case, which contained sensitive personal information. The Register has seen evidence that the judge in question used two personal accounts to send out a draft ruling and final … [Link]

Mashable » Brits are livid about a blog's claim that this dish is a 'British classic'

Tuesday 11 July 9:56:22 UTC 2017

Scones, roast dinners, crumpets, fish and chips; some dishes are famed for being totally British. But, one food blog's claims that a dish is a "quintessential British comfort classic" has prompted mass outrage on social media. SEE ALSO: The unicorn trend is no longer a rarity. Can we please call time on it? Food blog Eater tweeted a photo of a … [Link]

Mashable » Campaign promoting Chinese gets one of its slogan's Chinese words wrong

Tuesday 11 July 9:47:58 UTC 2017

Mandarin is hard. Organisers of a Speak Mandarin campaign in Singapore were red-faced after they debuted a banner with a slogan, to encourage people to use the Chinese language more in reading and communicating. However, instead of using the Chinese character for "read" (读), it instead chose one that meant "showing disrespect" (渎). SEE ALSO: People are making fun of Airbnb's … [Link]

Mashable » Kit Harington auditions for 6 different 'Game of Thrones' parts, nails it

Tuesday 11 July 9:47:05 UTC 2017

Kit Harington is clearly a versatile actor. It's obvious. Not only has he nailed the role of everyone's favourite bastard Jon Snow, but it turns out he can fill his fellow Game of Thrones actors' shoes just as easily. SEE ALSO: Kit Harington had an awkward first meeting with Ed Sheeran in a men's toilet As part of a segment … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams drops sneaky hints about Arya's Season 7 story

Tuesday 11 July 9:28:40 UTC 2017

These days you'd have an easier job sword-fighting The Mountain than you would getting any secrets out of the Game of Thrones actors. In the early days they were apt to let a few things slip here and there, but now there's so much attention on them — and they've clearly had so much media training — that it's damn near … [Link]

Mashable » The huge display from the LG G6 is coming to the company's cheaper phones

Tuesday 11 July 9:15:16 UTC 2017

Ultra-wide screens that cover nearly the entire front side of a smartphone aren't reserved for flagships anymore. LG has just launched three phones from its new Q series, all powered by the entry-level Snapdragon 435 processor, and all armed with a 5.5-inch, 18:9, 2,160×1,080 pixel display — the same display size as on the company's flagship G6 phone. SEE ALSO: LG … [Link]

Mashable » China starts blocking mentions of Putin online, in case you say anything nasty about him

Tuesday 11 July 9:14:56 UTC 2017

Weibo, one of China's largest and state-influenced social networks, started deleting posts mentioning Russian president Vladimir Putin. The Financial Times reports that the ban on mentions of Putin's name started over the weekend, when Chinese president Xi Jinping met other members of the G20, including Putin, and U.S. president Donald Trump. The ban appeared to affect only Weibo users with more … [Link]

Mashable » With this move, China will effectively choke off all VPN usage

Tuesday 11 July 8:33:11 UTC 2017

China wants you to know it means business on its new censorship rules. The government has told three telecommunications carriers to completely block users from accessing virtual private networks (VPN) by Feb. 1, 2018, according to a Bloomberg report. SEE ALSO: For China's censors, livestreaming is a huge headache This is huge. Many people in China rely on VPN providers to … [Link]

Mashable » Australian journalist behind scathing Trump takedown is sticking to his guns

Tuesday 11 July 8:04:21 UTC 2017

You can call it a takedown or a "mic drop" — but whatever the media called it, it seems no one could ignore Australian political journalist Chris Uhlmann's searing and uncompromising critique of Donald Trump, which went viral on the weekend. SEE ALSO: Trump is getting crushed at his own handshake game After all, he claimed the U.S. president "has no … [Link]

Mashable » Rare footage shows daily life in Hiroshima before the atomic bomb was dropped on it

Tuesday 11 July 7:41:41 UTC 2017

Cherry blossoms, beautifully intricate kimonos and people serenely paddling across a river — a new video paints an idyllic picture of how life was like in Hiroshima, before the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb in World War II. The video, shot by a Hiroshima resident some 10 years before the bombing, is the only footage owned by the … [Link]

Slashdot » Would You Buy the iPhone 8 If It Cost $1,200?

Tuesday 11 July 7:00:00 UTC 2017

As we near the launch of the next iPhone, rumors are swirling about what it may feature. One of the most recent reports comes from developer and blogger John Gruber, who claims the iPhone 8 will have a starting price of around $1200. 9to5Mac reports: He last week said that he believed that what we've been referring to as the … [Link]

Mashable » Why newspapers want to band together to take on Facebook and Google

Tuesday 11 July 3:48:31 UTC 2017

Newspapers have long considered Facebook and Google their frenemies. On the one hand, they rely on both to distribute their words and ads to a mass audience as print ads and subscription dollars plummet. SEE ALSO: Facebook and Google are destroying bad online ads, which is great until they own the world But by doing so, the two tech giants have … [Link]

Mashable » But his emails! The internet roasts Donald Trump Jr. over Russia report.

Tuesday 11 July 3:42:00 UTC 2017

Now it's time for Donald Trump to worry about emails. Back in 2016, Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, met with a Russian lawyer with ties to the Kremlin. On Monday, the New York Times reported that the man who brokered the meeting, Rob Goldstone, stated in an email to Trump Jr. that the lawyer had information that could hurt the … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Proposes Joint 'Cyber Security Unit' With Russia, Then Quickly Backs Away From It

Tuesday 11 July 3:30:00 UTC 2017

In a series of tweets yesterday, President Trump proposed "an impenetrable Cyber Security unit" with Putin "so that election hacking, & many other negative things, will be guarded and safe." The news came as a shock to just about everyone who got word of it, including congressional members of his own GOP party. Less than 24 hours later, Trump decided … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is finally airing his visit to Russia

Tuesday 11 July 2:58:37 UTC 2017

No one can stop talking about Russia. The starting date for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's "Russia Week" has finally been unveiled: July 17. Finally, you'll get to see the host's visits to Moscow and St. Petersburg, where he gets some face-to-face time with the Russian people. SEE ALSO: Trump and Putin unironically discussed forming a 'cyber security unit' There's … [Link]

Mashable » 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' launches a thousand mixed reviews

Tuesday 11 July 1:58:02 UTC 2017

UPDATE: The headline and introductory paragraphs of this story were written through to reflect an uptick in positive sentiment as more reviews were published Monday night. It appears most critics really wanted to love Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. But not even love should be this complicated. Based on the French graphic novels Valérian and Laureline, the film … [Link]

Slashdot » Only 100 Companies Are Responsible For 71 Percent of Global Emissions, Says Study

Tuesday 11 July 1:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Just 100 companies have been the source of more than 70% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions since 1988, according to a new report. The Carbon Majors Report (pdf) "pinpoints how a relatively small set of fossil fuel producers may hold the key to systemic change on carbon emissions," says Pedro … [Link]

Mashable » What mysterious plan does Elon Musk have for X.com?

Tuesday 11 July 1:41:29 UTC 2017

UPDATE: July 11, 2017, 12:17 a.m. EDT Updated with Musk's tweet about the purchase. With all the weird ideas and concepts Elon Musk seeds on Twitter, keeping track of his next seemingly eccentric idea that may turn into a real business is essential. That's why Musk's latest acquisition is so very intriguing: X.com. Musk didn't tout the domain buy publicly, but … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sunflowers work together to avoid overcrowding and soak up rays

Tuesday 11 July 1:33:37 UTC 2017

In very dense fields, sunflowers self-organise into an alternating-tilt pattern that maximises exposure to sunlight [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain-training game fails test against regular computer games

Tuesday 11 July 1:33:36 UTC 2017

A study that pitted the Lumosity brain-training program against other computer games suggests it’s no better than them at improving your cognitive abilities [Link]

New Scientist – News » Quantum cheques could be a forgery-free way to move money

Tuesday 11 July 1:33:35 UTC 2017

Using IBM’s cloud-based quantum computer, researchers have shown that it’s possible to create ultra-secure cheques with quantum technology [Link]

Mashable » Your next Android might come with a 'panic button' to exit shady apps

Tuesday 11 July 1:33:08 UTC 2017

We’ve all done it — clicked on that shady link, downloaded that questionable app, or hit "submit" on some online form only to instantly realize we've fallen victim to some form of hack. It turns out that Google might just have a solution for us. Well, a partial one, anyway. SEE ALSO: Whoops. Millions of Android phones are wide open to … [Link]

Mashable » Prime Day 2017's best smart home deals

Tuesday 11 July 1:29:01 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Prime Day 2017 is here! Prime members can start virtually grabbing from the shelves now, while those without Prime will have to wait until Tuesday July 11th at midnight Pacific, 3 a.m. Eastern. (But why not get your hands on a Prime membership now? … [Link]

Slashdot » Spotify Denies Allegations It's Putting Fake Artists On Popular Playlists To Cut Costs

Tuesday 11 July 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Last year, music industry publication Music Business Worldwide (MBW) claimed Spotify was putting fake artists in some of its popular playlists. The publication listed 50 artists it claimed were not real. Why would they do such a thing? To keep royalty costs down. MBW claimed that Spotify "was asking producers to create music to specification and paying them a flat … [Link]

Mashable » Humongous drones are planting trees faster than humans

Tuesday 11 July 1:14:57 UTC 2017

Droneseed is a Seattle-based startup that envisions a future where technology is solving our planet’s deforestation problems. Read more… More about Plants, Seeds, Droneseed, Planting Trees, and Science [Link]

Mashable » The best Prime Day TV deals

Tuesday 11 July 1:00:43 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The next 30 hours is the time to shopAmazon Prime Day has begun, and that means big deals on TVs. They're guaranteed to sell fast, though, so get an Amazon Prime membership (30 day free trial!) ASAP to grab these deals and more … [Link]

Slashdot » Seattle City Council Unanimously Approves Income Tax For the Rich

Tuesday 11 July 0:45:00 UTC 2017

reifman writes: Amazon, tech employees and those making $250,000 or more annually in Seattle will now pay a 2.25 percent income tax. "The Seattle City Council estimates that the tax would bring in an additional $140 million each year," reports GeekWire. "The revenue would go toward the city's housing affordability agenda and carbon reduction goals and supplant federal funds if … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Meningitis B vaccines may fight the rise of super-gonorrhoea

Tuesday 11 July 0:30:00 UTC 2017

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea has spread worldwide. Now there’s hope that existing vaccines for meningitis could control gonorrhoea before it becomes unbeatable [Link]

Mashable » Great danes relaxing in the pool will make you feel chill

Tuesday 11 July 0:28:58 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f7%2f9f333149 fd07 4371%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ danes relaxing in the pool will make you feel chill","sources":[{&~ More about Dogs, Summer, Cute Animals, Pool Time, and Great Danes [Link]

Mashable » Man hilariously discovers the Harry Potter book he's reading is actually adult fan fiction

Tuesday 11 July 0:23:59 UTC 2017

The Harry Potter series is basically mandatory reading for kids growing up. But don't worry — if you missed your chance to read the books as a kid, it's never too late to start. Just, uh, make sure you buy the real thing. Shelley Zhang recently had to have a tough conversation with her friend, Chris Chappell, who had a bit … [Link]

Mashable » Google is promoting torrent sites in search results

Tuesday 11 July 0:07:02 UTC 2017

Looking for a good torrent site? You can now get help from an unexpected source: Google. The search engine is now prominently displaying several torrent sites at the top of search results, despite its longstanding cooperation with the entertainment industry to demote links to copyright-infringing content. SEE ALSO: Type ‘spinner’ into Google for a fidgety surprise A carousel with more than … [Link]

Slashdot » Russians Now Need a Passport To Watch Pornhub

Tuesday 11 July 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from VICE News: Pornhub, the world's biggest porn site, now requires users in Russia to log in using social media accounts linked to their passports and cell phones. Monday's change is the latest chapter of an ongoing feud between Pornhub and the Russian government. The site was blocked in Russia last September for allegedly … [Link]

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