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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 » Congressman tweets about impeaching Trump, but don't get too excited

Wednesday 12 July 23:51:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCalifornia Rep. Brad Sherman officially introduced articles of impeachment Wednesday to get the ball rolling on ousting Donald Trump from office—but this is just the first step in a long, hard, and unlikely journey. SEE ALSO: How Donald Trump is using Bill Clinton's impeachment suit to duck a lawsuit Sherman tweeted out his filed House of Representatives resolution, which is co-sponsored … [Link]

Slashdot » Radio Station Hijacked Eight Times In the Past Month To Play 'I'm a Wanker' Song

Wednesday 12 July 23:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bleeping Computer: An unknown hacker has hijacked the radio frequency of a UK radio station to play an obscene song eight times during the past month, according to the radio station's manager who recently revealed the hacks in an interview with BBC Radio 4. The hacks have been reported to Ofcom, the UK's … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Akamai Improved Their API Documentation

Wednesday 12 July 23:28:22 UTC 2017

Akamai has made leaps and bounds in its API documentation since its early days. Mike Sierra over at the Akamai Developers blog explains how they improved the accuracy and consistency of their API docs in recent years. [Link]

Mashable » Let's all start preparing emotionally for President Kid Rock

Wednesday 12 July 23:25:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLook, we get that this Kid Rock "Senate campaign" is probably just a marketing stunt.  He confirmed the website—not his campaign—was real, and it basically just links to a bunch of Warner Bros. merch.  I have had a ton of emails and texts asking me if this website is real… https://t.co/RRVgISDFeq The answer is an absolute YESpic.twitter.com/uYCUg6mjW1 — Kid Rock (@KidRock) … [Link]

Mashable » Heed lord Zuckerberg's rules of visitation, lest your tiny village face great peril

Wednesday 12 July 23:21:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHear ye! Hear ye! Be warned: Do not look upon his visage without proper leave, supplicant!  Ok, it's not that bad, but we've just learned that part of Mark Zuckerberg's tour of the unvarnished, down home parts of the American landscape includes a set of very cringey rules, and we must share.  SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg still won't admit that fake … [Link]

Mashable » People think Trump has an imaginary friend named Jim

Wednesday 12 July 23:10:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPresident Trump once described his friend Jim as a "very, very substantial guy," but people are seriously starting to doubt if Trump's friend Jim is even real. In the past, Trump has used his friend Jim as a puppet to push messages about Paris. Trump spoke of Jim on the campaign trail and, in February, used his story as an example … [Link]

Mashable » Rey is still waiting her turn in Star Wars Monopoly

Wednesday 12 July 23:03:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookShe may be the lead in one of the biggest movies of all time, the most mysterious inhabitant of the galaxy far, far away, and an inspiration to millions of children around the world.  But according to toymaker Hasbro, that's still not enough to earn Rey a place in Monopoly's Star Wars edition.  SEE ALSO: Watch Rey and BB-8's first thrilling … [Link]

Mashable » The net neutrality Day of Action counter-protest is a complete joke

Wednesday 12 July 22:54:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust because everyone's against you doesn't mean it has to look that way.  That appears to be the thinking of FreedomWorks, a conservative advocacy group behind the dubiously titled Unlock The Internet — a campaign urging average citizens to take internet reform into their own hands by demanding the FCC gut its 2015 decision protecting net neutrality.  This anti-consumer call to … [Link]

Mashable » 6 weird facts about the dude who connected Trump Jr. with the Russians

Wednesday 12 July 22:51:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDonald Trump Jr. found himself in a potentially bottomless pool of shit on Tuesday after he published a series of emails (obtained beforehand by The New York Times) that show he sought to collude with a Russian government effort to help his dad win the White House, and yet the president's son is far from the most interesting character at the … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do You Read Code?

Wednesday 12 July 22:50:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Gornkleschnitzer writes: The majority of humans read silently by rendering a simulation of the printed words as if they were being spoken. By reading that sentence, chances are you're now stuck being conscious of this, too. You're welcome. As a programmer (and a reader of fanfiction), plenty of things I read are not valid English syntax. When I … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon is probably going to release another Echo speaker later this year

Wednesday 12 July 22:25:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f5%2fa9745922 0895 e6e2%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Echo, Dot & Tap: Which Alexa Device is for You? | Plugged In","sources":[{&quo~ More about Amazon, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Echo, and Smart Speaker [Link]

Mashable » Developers sued over alleged 'League of Legends' knock-off are now crying fake news

Wednesday 12 July 22:17:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe developer behind League of Legends has filed a lawsuit against mobile game developer Shanghai Moontoon Technology alleging copyright infringement. Moontoon is not happy that the lawsuit is getting publicity. Riot Games filed a lawsuit last week against Moontoon for its games Magic Rush: Heroes, Mobile Legends: 5v5 MOBA, and Mobile Legends: Bang bang, which Riot claims infringe on its League … [Link]

Slashdot » Hyperloop One Conducts First Full Systems Test But Only Traveled 70MPH

Wednesday 12 July 22:10:00 UTC 2017

Thelasko shares a report from Jalopnik about Hyperloop One's first full systems Hyperloop test: In the test, Hyperloop says its vehicle traveled the first portion of a track using magnetic levitation in a vacuum environment, and reached 70 mph. It's a significant leap past the company's test a year ago, which sent a sled down a track for a grand … [Link]

Mashable » You can soon impress all your 'Game of Thrones' friends by learning High Valyrian on Duolingo

Wednesday 12 July 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRookie speakers of High Valyrian 101 already know "Valar morghulis" ("all men must die"). It's practically like knowing "where is the bathroom?" in all other languages. But it's time to take your High Valyrian skills to the next level. Popular language learning app Duolingo will release a special language learning course on High Valyrian, the language spoken by the extinct Valyrian … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2437: What's an iPhone Pro worth?

Wednesday 12 July 21:52:11 UTC 2017

JoT thumbI’m sure it's not chicken feed! On a side note, we are forced to lower our comic updates to twice a week, as we seek employment elsewhere to make ends meet. If you'd like to see us continue, or to get back to three times a week, please consider supporting our work via Patreon or the many other ways available. Thanks, … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Hyperloop One ace its first full-system test inside a vacuum tube

Wednesday 12 July 21:51:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHyperloop One, one of the leading startups working to bring the next-gen hyperloop transportation system from concept to reality, just shared footage of its first full-scale test in a vacuum environment.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk had a 'promising' conversation about tunnels with Los Angeles mayor The test marks an important milestone in the development of the futuristic transportation system that can, … [Link]

Slashdot » 'World's First Robot Lawyer' Now Available In All 50 States

Wednesday 12 July 21:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: A chatbot that provides free legal counsel using AI is now available in all 50 states starting today. This is following its success in New York, Seattle, and the UK, where it was invented by British entrepreneur Joshua Browder. Browder, who calls his invention "the world's first robot lawyer," estimates the … [Link]

Mashable » See this retro 'Ghostbusters’ trailer transformed into a terrifying horror flick

Wednesday 12 July 21:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAin’t afraid of no ghost? Better think twice! This classic comedy about a group of paranormal scientists gets a very terrifying and retro trailer remix! This new horror version may not tickle your funny bone, but it'll definitely put a chill in your spine! Read more…More about Entertainment, Horror, Ghostbusters, Terrifying, and Bill Murray [Link]

Mashable » Man has the best response to manager who asked him to remove his makeup

Wednesday 12 July 21:28:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDon’t mess with a masterpiece and expect to not be called out. A man in the UK was allegedly discriminated against for wearing makeup in the workplace, despite his the company's lack of a no-makeup policy. Scott Ayton-Laplanche stated on Facebook that his manager had asked him to remove his makeup, even though his female coworkers were allowed to keep their's … [Link]

Mashable » Google Drive's full system backup and sync tool is finally available

Wednesday 12 July 21:26:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle is doing all of us a solid and giving everyone the chance to use its free cloud storage to backup an entire computer's system files. The new Backup and Sync feature will let you use Drive to automatically store files that you've already saved on your computer's internal hard drive or other devices like memory cards in the same format. … [Link]

Popular Science » Meet KJ-600, the aircraft that could help China's navy rival America's

Wednesday 12 July 21:16:00 UTC 2017

Liaoning Aircraft Carrier China Hong Kong Visit From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal The airborne early warning and control plane fills a gap in China's arsenal. China's carrier radar plane, the KJ-600, will be the aircraft to tie together Chinese naval aviation combat across all domains. [Link]

Mashable » 'Mario Kart' in VR looks nauseatingly fun

Wednesday 12 July 21:10:24 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook PROTIP: Before you watch this video, mute the sound. You can thank me later. (It's a little messed up.) Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is the absolute worst idea that I can't wait to try for myself one day. Imagine Nintendo's Mario Kart series, except in virtual reality. That's what you're looking at here. How do they keep players from … [Link]

Mashable » A tired journalist's response to Trump Jr.'s emails has spawned a great meme

Wednesday 12 July 21:02:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWith a simple string of tweets, a year's worth of work vanished for Jared Yates Sexton, an independent journalist chasing a story about Donald Trump Jr. and his communication with a Russian lawyer.  And with a simple tweet from Sexton following the chaos of Trump Jr.'s emails, a meme was born.  "I…worked on this story for a year…and…he just…he tweeted it … [Link]

Mashable » Hey, women: Here's how to soften life's toughest emails using exclamation points!

Wednesday 12 July 20:46:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHey! Hope you're well and that the week is going smoothly. Just wanted to check in and remind everyone that if you're struggling to write a tough message, exclamation marks are a great resource! As Amelia Tait reminds us in her recent New Statesman piece, women use exclamation points at a rate higher than men. This is partially because of something … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Spared $1.3 Billion Tax Bill With Victory In French Court

Wednesday 12 July 20:43:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Zorro shares a report from Bloomberg: Google won its fight against a 1.12 billion-euro ($1.3 billion) French tax bill after a court rejected claims the search-engine giant abused loopholes to avoid paying its fair share. Google didn't illegally dodge French taxes by routing sales in the country out of Ireland, the Paris administrative court decided Wednesday. Judges ruled … [Link]

Mashable » Jupiter's Great Red Spot looks menacing in NASA's closest-ever photos of the raging storm

Wednesday 12 July 20:22:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAn intrepid NASA probe orbiting Jupiter has beamed home humanity's closest-ever views of one of the most recognizable features in the solar system: the Great Red Spot.  The 10,000 mile-wide storm that has been raging for hundreds of years got its closeup when the Juno spacecraft flew just 5,600 miles above it on July 10.  SEE ALSO: Jupiter is the gigantic, … [Link]

Mashable » The hilarious anti-drug ads Jeff Sessions might want to avoid if he revives D.A.R.E.

Wednesday 12 July 20:17:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHello, it is I, your trusty *two-time* graduate of the Reagan-era anti-drug school campaign D.A.R.E. (short for Drug Abuse Resistance Education) here with a look at what could be done if Attorney General Jeff Sessions gets his wish of reviving the program on a national level.  SEE ALSO: Attorney general nominee thinks weed is more dangerous than alcohol Besides, not only … [Link]

Mashable » Turn your space into an underwater oasis with a sale on this ceiling projector

Wednesday 12 July 20:08:33 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The unicorn obsession is nearing the end of its days, and it's time to focus on a new mythical creature.  Mermaids are HOT right now, and while a fin may not be useful, you can channel your inner sea creature by turning a room … [Link]

Mashable » A local organization is prepping for the biggest volunteering event of its kind

Wednesday 12 July 20:07:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA local organization in Georgia is poised to make a difference for their community with a two-day volunteering event that will rock their town. It's the largest event like it in the United States, so even though the event isn't until October, they're gearing up now. The organization – the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services – has been running … [Link]

Mashable » Andy Murray helpfully reminds reporter that, yes, female tennis players do exist

Wednesday 12 July 20:02:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookScottish tennis champ Andy Murray may have lost Wednesday morning in the Wimbledon quarter finals to American Sam Querrey, but he won major points for sticking up for female tennis players. SEE ALSO: Andy Murray owns BBC reporter who forgot women's tennis During a post-match interview, a reporter stated that Sam Querrey was the first U.S. player to reach a major … [Link]

Popular Science » Moon Express ‘lunar outpost’ looks gorgeous, but don’t get too excited yet

Wednesday 12 July 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Space The company hopes to put robots on the moon’s South Pole by 2020 “Outpost” is a bit of a strong word, but here's what the company has in mind. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Long 'Dunkirk' teaser is making people think they're in the wrong movie theater

Wednesday 12 July 19:39:54 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook“Am I in the wrong theater?" anxiety.  We've all had it. But this — this is a whole 'nother level: Warner Bros. has been playing an extended scene from Dunkirk in movie theaters during the traditional previews slot, and the long, non-traditional "trailer" has been causing confusion.  Understandably so. SEE ALSO: How the desperate Dunkirk evacuation saved thousands of WWII soldiers … [Link]

Mashable » KFC is selling a $20,000 meteorite shaped like a fried chicken sandwich

Wednesday 12 July 19:37:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKFC continues to be one of the weirdest food brands out there, and we appreciate the effort. In its latest PR stunt, the fried chicken chain has launched a specialty website, KFC Limited, where you can buy a bunch of weird crap nobody needs, like socks with drumsticks on them, or an overly sexy Colonel Sanders pillow. But among the branded … [Link]

Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Hits the Road To Meet Regular Folks — With a Few Conditions

Wednesday 12 July 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg is trying to understand America, so he's embarked on a journey to meet people like hockey moms and steelworkers who don't typically cross his path. But there are rules to abide by if you are an ordinary person about to meet an extraordinary entrepreneur. From a report: Rule One: You probably won't know Mr. Zuckerberg is coming. Rule … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Battle lines are being drawn on the best way for babies to sleep

Wednesday 12 July 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Paediatricians say sharing a bed with your baby is dangerous, but anthropologists say it is natural and beneficial. Who's right? [Link]

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

Wednesday 12 July 19:30:00 UTC 2017

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

New Scientist – News » Video stored in live bacterial genome using CRISPR gene editing

Wednesday 12 July 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Cutting and pasting information into living DNA could theoretically safeguard complex records through a nuclear apocalypse [Link]

New Scientist – News » Glove turns sign language into text for real-time translation

Wednesday 12 July 19:30:00 UTC 2017

The 26 letters of American Sign Language have been coded so far, letting people who are deaf and do not write English communicate easily with anyone around them [Link]

Mashable » Tech companies are pushing everyone to join the fight for net neutrality

Wednesday 12 July 19:27:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe internet is a place of endless delight — but you shouldn't take it for granted. Today, dozens of popular tech companies and websites are urging people to protect the free and open internet by participating in a "Day of Action," an online protest meant to drum up support for net neutrality regulation. The net neutrality rules in question prevent companies … [Link]

New Scientist – News » First close-ups of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot from Juno flyby

Wednesday 12 July 19:25:00 UTC 2017

The closest-ever observations of our solar system’s biggest storm could tell us how deep into Jupiter it extends and how it has continued to rage for centuries [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brexiteers must not risk UK’s nuclear future by leaving Euratom

Wednesday 12 July 19:22:00 UTC 2017

If the UK leaves Europe’s nuclear regulator when it quits the EU, it risks disrupting nuclear fuel supplies and even cancer treatments, warns Alex Connor [Link]

Mashable » 7 Texts From Bae to Watch Out For

Wednesday 12 July 19:18:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Dating, Texting, Text Messaging, Mashable Reels, and Culture [Link]

Mashable » Get inspo for your new 2017 carefree makeup look from this terrifying kid

Wednesday 12 July 19:18:20 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook We've all done something we know we shouldn't have done—but probably will never face the consequences of our actions as beautifully as this little girl.   "What did you do? Did you take mommy's makeup?" The answer to those questions posed by a concerned, angry, and laughing mother is 'yes.' Yes, this little girl snuck into her mother's bag of … [Link]

Mashable » Kim K.'s candy Snap story is proof that the Kardashian PR machine is strong as ever

Wednesday 12 July 19:14:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThough it may appear effortless, the Kardashian PR machine is always churning— this week harder than ever. To recap: On Tuesday Kim Kardashian posted a Snapchat story from her New York hotel room, offering fans a preview of her upcoming kids clothing collection. On a dark tabletop in the background, viewers spotted what could maybe be misconstrued as two lines of … [Link]

Mashable » Will 'Stranger Things' break into the Emmys' Best Drama category?

Wednesday 12 July 19:13:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe 2017 Emmy nominations will be announced Thursday morning, and there's one key reason to watch. Whether you're a sucker for awards shows or find them boring, you may have noticed that Outstanding Drama Series and its acting categories have been especially snooze-worthy for some time now.  The 2010s have been dominated by a handful of shows: Breaking Bad, Boardwalk Empire, … [Link]

Mashable » An iceberg the size of Delaware broke off Antarctica

Wednesday 12 July 19:09:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOne of the largest icebergs ever recorded—measuring about the size of Delaware and containing a volume of ice twice the size of Lake Erie—broke free from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in northwest Antarctica. Scientists have watched this particular iceberg forming since 2014, after a rift was detected in Larsen C, and the crack started to extend. Read more…More about Nasa, … [Link]

Mashable » Viral CEO further explains why Mental Health Days are so important

Wednesday 12 July 19:09:07 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook“It’s 2017 and Mental Health is still an issue in the workplace." With those words, Olark CEO Ben Congleton went on to powerfully and publicly address a commonly ignored issue in the workplace: the importance of mental health. After Congleton's employee, web developer Madalyn Parker, shared the understanding email he sent after learning she had taken time off for mental health … [Link]

Mashable » Things You Didn't Know About Predator

Wednesday 12 July 19:08:14 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Predator, Mashable Reels, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump Jr.'s emails just sparked the most frustrating grammar debate

Wednesday 12 July 18:58:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen it comes to inspiring controversies this week, Donald Trump Jr. is the gift that keeps on giving. First there were the emails stating that junior would "love" to meet with a Russian government lawyer about incriminating Hillary Clinton info. Then there was the hidden nugget that, wow, those emails contain truly the worst email signature ever. Now there is a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hairs use chemical signals to tell each other when to grow

Wednesday 12 July 18:50:04 UTC 2017

Hair follicles all over the body use the same chemical language to coordinate their growth, a finding that may lead to treatments for hair loss and baldness [Link]

Slashdot » Net Neutrality is Not a Pirates' Fight Anymore

Wednesday 12 July 18:50:00 UTC 2017

Today millions of people are standing up for net neutrality and an open internet. The "Battle for the Net," backed by companies including Amazon, Google, and Netflix, hopes to stop a looming repeal of current net neutrality rules. While the whole debate was kickstarted ten years ago when torrent users couldn't download their favorite TV-shows, it's no longer a pirate's … [Link]

Mashable » Get a look at the 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 premiere with these spoiler-y new photos

Wednesday 12 July 18:49:07 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Game of Thrones premiere is almost here — we're talking days, people! — and HBO has released a final batch of photos before Season 7 makes its debut on July 16. SEE ALSO: Spoilers! 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 episode details revealed These photos offer our last look at episode 1 of Season 7, titled "Dragonstone," before it airs — … [Link]

Mashable » You’ll get chills watching the paranormal horror recut of the '80s 'Ghostbusters' trailer

Wednesday 12 July 18:26:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Ain't afraid of no ghost? Better think twice! Ghostbusters, a classic comedy about a group of paranormal scientists, gets a very terrifying and retro trailer remix. This new horror version may not tickle your funny bone, but it will definitely put a chill in your spine. Read more… More about Entertainment, Horror, Retro, Ghostbusters, and Terrifying [Link]

Popular Science » Researchers used CRISPR to encode a movie into DNA

Wednesday 12 July 18:21:04 UTC 2017

Science Genome GIFs. Using the gene editing technique CRISPR, the researchers encoded a series of images and a short video in the form of a GIF into the DNA of E. Coli. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Millions of Verizon Customer Records Exposed in Security Lapse

Wednesday 12 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Zack Whittaker, reporting for ZDNet: An Israeli technology company has exposed millions of Verizon customer records, ZDNet has learned. As many as 14 million records of subscribers who called the phone giant's customer services in the past six months were found on an unprotected Amazon S3 storage server controlled by an employee of Nice Systems, a Ra'anana, Israel-based company. The … [Link]

Mashable » Revisit your favorite childhood memory of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham

Wednesday 12 July 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe original story of fictional food — Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham — comes to life with a twist in a new way with this episode of Fiction Kitchen Read more…More about Dr. Seuss, Fiction Kitchen, Wacky Food, Green Eggs, and Green Ham [Link]

Mashable » #Fontgate: How a Microsoft font could lead to the removal of Pakistan's Prime Minster

Wednesday 12 July 17:28:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPakistan’s government is in turmoil after the strange plot twist in an ongoing corruption scandal that has ensnared one of the country's wealthiest and most powerful families — and a Microsoft Word font might just be one of the keys to discovering the truth. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Sharif allegedly submitted forged documents in a judicial investigation into the … [Link]

Slashdot » Symantec Explores Selling Web Certificates Business

Wednesday 12 July 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Cybersecurity firm Symantec is considering selling its website certification business, in a deal that could fetch more than $1 billion and extricate it from a feud with Alphabet's Google, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. From a report: Google said in March that it was investigating Symantec's failure to properly validate its certificates, which confirm that websites can be … [Link]

Popular Science » An iceberg the size of Delaware just broke off of Antarctica

Wednesday 12 July 17:13:00 UTC 2017

A rift in the Antarctic Peninsula’s Larsen C ice shelf From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News “We are seeing a microcosm of the future.” In a sign of things to come, Antarctica just shed an iceberg the size of Delaware. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' players can team up for global rewards this month

Wednesday 12 July 17:12:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPokémon Go players around the world are invited to band together and catch Pokémon during the Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago this month, unlocking rewards and bonuses for everyone. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Go' has totally transformed one year on and you should tap back in During the Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago July 22, players who catch specific Pokémon while at … [Link]

Mashable » At last, I've learned to stop apologising for the tone of my emails

Wednesday 12 July 17:07:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookI’m sick to the back teeth of saying sorry for doing my job. There, I said it. I have been apologising for the tone and content of my emails since the beginning of my career. Finally, I'm learning not to temper the way I communicate.  SEE ALSO: This subscription box for single women is everything that's wrong with tech bro culture … [Link]

Popular Science » Check out the closest ever view of Jupiter's Great Red Spot

Wednesday 12 July 17:03:29 UTC 2017

Juno at Jupiter Space Looking into a massive storm. Here are the first pictures from NASA’s flyby of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. Take a look. [Link]

Mashable » Data shows 'Game of Thrones' fans on Reddit are all about the Starks

Wednesday 12 July 17:02:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you watch Game of Thrones, you probably tweet about it. If you really love it, you go deep down the Reddit rabbit hole.  Dr. Jillian Ney and Brandwatch React combed through almost one million Reddit posts about Game of Thrones to learn what fans are saying, whom they're talking about, and when they're saying it. SEE ALSO: This GIF is … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Swinging birds play with rhythm like jazz musicians

Wednesday 12 July 16:53:00 UTC 2017

At least a handful of species of birds swing as they sing, playing with the timing in their songs in a similar way to jazz performers [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Sets Up China Data Center To Meet New Cybersecurity Rules

Wednesday 12 July 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Apple on Wednesday said it is setting up its first data center in China, in partnership with a local internet services company, to comply with tougher cybersecurity laws introduced last month. From a report: The U.S. technology company said it will build the center in the southern province of Guizhou with data management firm Guizhou-Cloud Big Data Industry. An Apple … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ants build living towers that flow like a fountain in reverse

Wednesday 12 July 16:38:59 UTC 2017

The rules that guide fire ants to make tall towers with their own bodies could be applied to miniature search-and-rescue robots [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sleeping less in old age may be adaptation to survive in wild

Wednesday 12 July 16:38:57 UTC 2017

The ‘poorly-sleeping grandparent’ hypothesis backed with new evidence from Tanzania’s Hadza people, links our sleep patterns to having night sentinels [Link]

Mashable » Hackers stole credit card info from Trump Hotel guests in 14 different locations

Wednesday 12 July 16:38:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLooks like Donald Trump has another hack to be concerned about. Hackers recently stole information from guests of 14 Trump Hotels, including the firm's properties along Central Park in New York City and the recently-opened Trump hotel in Washington, D.C, according to a letter and notice released by Trump Hotels. SEE ALSO: Trump’s Tech Week did not make America great The … [Link]

Mashable » Now you can use PayPal on iTunes and in the App Store

Wednesday 12 July 16:35:25 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTime to unlink your credit cards.  Apple finally approved PayPal as a payment method for iTunes, Apple Music, iBooks and the App Store.  The feature is available in Canada and Mexico first, and U.S. users will get the ability to link their PayPal accounts to iTunes "soon after," PayPal said. Other countries will soon get the capability, too.  SEE ALSO: Developers … [Link]

Mashable » Android users want to get pregnant, iPhone users avoid it, fertility app study shows

Wednesday 12 July 16:30:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe know there are differences between iPhone and Android users. Android users are more honest. More women own iPhones.  But the differing trends may extend to family planning, too. According to a survey by the fertility and period tracking app Dot (and its parent company, Cycle Technologies), Android owners use the app to plan pregnancy, while iOS users download the cycle … [Link]

Popular Science » Anyone can become a certified project manager with this 3-course bundle

Wednesday 12 July 16:30:26 UTC 2017

Project Management Certification Training Bundle Sponsored Post Pass the globally-recognized CAPM exam via 20 hours of instruction. Anyone can become a certified project manager with this 3-course bundle. Pass the globally-recognized CAPM exam via 20 hours of instruction. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Spaces adds live video, letting users without Oculus Rift peek into VR in real time

Wednesday 12 July 16:22:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAfter months of letting Oculus Rift users connect with friends and family in virtual reality, Facebook is opening up the party to the rest of your social network by introducing Live video. The feature will let all Facebook users see what others are seeing in virtual reality, even without a headset.  SEE ALSO: Oculus Rift and Touch get price drop to … [Link]

Mashable » Just how big is this new, trillion ton Antarctic iceberg, anyway?

Wednesday 12 July 16:16:33 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe iceberg that broke off from Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf between July 10 and July 12 is gargantuan. At about 2,200 square miles in area, and ranking as one of the largest icebergs ever observed, it's difficult to imagine just how big it really is.  Here are some size comparisons that may help you put it into context.  The area … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Breast implants can lessen gunshot injuries by slowing bullets

Wednesday 12 July 16:08:00 UTC 2017

It has been claimed that breast implants can offer some protection from gunshot wounds. A study led by a plastic surgeon suggests there’s some truth to this idea [Link]

Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' episode got the most tweets

Wednesday 12 July 16:05:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUnless you've been living with the faceless men in Braavos, it's no surprise that Game of Thrones was the most-tweeted show of 2016.  As Season 7 approaches, the show has already been tweeted about 13.8 million times in 2017. Wednesday morning, Twitter shared rankings of the show's most talked-about episodes, characters, and emoji. Now that winter is here, you can expect … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dota 2' breaks its own $20 million esports prize pool record. Again.

Wednesday 12 July 16:04:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDota 2 fans once again broke the esports prize pool record, contributing over $19 million to the 2017 Dota 2 International prize pool for a record-breaking total of $20,773,957 (and rising). The previous esports prize pool record was held by last year's Dota 2 International, which hit $20,770,460 thanks to crowdfunding. Given that the 2017 International still has over a month … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 could steal the iPhone's thunder with an earlier launch

Wednesday 12 July 16:03:57 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint api production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fvideo uploaders%2fdistribution thumb%2fimage%2f15590%2f13cb5838 fba4 4e1e b1af ae908cdf4c27 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ is what we've been waiting for.","image":"~ gonna delay the Galaxy S8 again, report says","sources":[{&q~ headset,delay,vr experience,standalone-featured,vr camera,real-time,real-time video,real time,vr headsets,real-time-video,galaxy s8,real time video,samsung galaxy s8,s8,s8+","sec0":nu~ headset,delay,vr experience,standalone-featured,vr camera,real-time,real-time video,real time,vr headsets,real-time-video,galaxy s8,real time video,samsung galaxy s8,s8,s8+","videoSeriesNa~ More about Samsung, Galaxy Note 8, Note 8, Tech, and Smartphones [Link]

Mashable » Tinder offers that procrastinating couple a dream trip to ensure they actually get together

Wednesday 12 July 16:01:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWho knew that procrastination could have such an amazing payoff? The now famous pair of Tinder matches, who've had a three-year long running gag of late replies to each other, are about to take a big leap forward thanks to the dating app that brought them together.  Hahahaha one day I'm going to meet this girl and it's going to be … [Link]

Slashdot » Iceberg the Size of Delaware, Among Biggest Ever Recorded, Snaps Off Antarctica

Wednesday 12 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

A giant iceberg about the size of Delaware that had been under scientists' watch has broken off from an ice shelf on the Antarctica Peninsula and is now adrift in the Weddell Sea. From a report: The 2,200 square-mile, trillion metric-ton section of the Larsen C ice shelf "calved" off sometime between Monday and Wednesday, a team of researchers at … [Link]

Mashable » Are you a person on the internet right now?

Wednesday 12 July 15:58:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou are? Good, welcome. We need to talk. The future of the internet is at stake. We've been here before (paging John Oliver), but we have a new administration now so we're essentially back where we started.  SEE ALSO: Cable companies are going to screw up the internet because that's their job Yes, we're talking about net neutrality. We see you … [Link]

Mashable » This robot that can do 'the worm' could one day perform colonoscopies

Wednesday 12 July 15:42:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe ‘Single Actuator Wave Robot’ is a project by David Zarrouk, a professor at Ben-Gurion University in Israel. With the robot, Zarrouk hopes to make colonoscopies less invasive, eliminating the need for anesthesia, and allow for easier cancer screening. Read more…More about Search, Science, Health, Robots, and Mashable Video [Link]

Mashable » Hugh Grant defines a popular British insult with the help of Donald Trump Jr.

Wednesday 12 July 15:40:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDonald Trump Jr. has found himself in a media firestorm after recently sharing some self-incriminating emails from his personal twitter account, in a completely, uh, normal strategic maneuver. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert predicts Donald Trump Jr.'s future using genius diagram Here's my statement and the full email chain pic.twitter.com/x050r5n5LQ — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 11, 2017 But it looks like … [Link]

Mashable » Clay Aiken reveals Trump didn't actually make the firing decisions on 'The Apprentice'

Wednesday 12 July 15:38:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFormer Celebrity Apprentice contestant Clay Aiken, who was fired by the man who is now the President of the United States, is revealing some of the Donald Trump's television secrets. In a recent interview with News & Observer's Domecast podcast, the American Idol runner-up revealed that Trump didn't even decide who would be let go from the NBC show each week.  … [Link]

Mashable » Neil Patrick Harris calls James Woods 'ignorant and classless' for his tweet about a child at Pride

Wednesday 12 July 15:31:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNeil Patrick Harris is not here for hateful commentary. Actor James Woods shared a photo on Twitter Monday of a family at the Orange County Pride Parade in California. In the photo, the parents hold up signs that read "I love my gender creative son!" and "My son wears dresses and makeup…Get over it!"  SEE ALSO: The history of Pride Woods … [Link]

Mashable » A one-wheeled electric scooter you'll want to show off

Wednesday 12 July 15:30:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookScooters these days are just getting cooler. This is the Kiwano KO1, and while it may only have one wheel, it's pretty sick.  Read more…More about Tech, Mashable Video, Tech, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Popular Science » Brain training apps don't seem to do much of anything

Wednesday 12 July 15:21:51 UTC 2017

Health But figuring out whether or not they work is almost as tough as creating them. The brain training app Luminosity might not be any better than video games, according to a recent study. [Link]

Mashable » iOS 11 might have a feature that'll freak out YouTube and Twitch

Wednesday 12 July 15:20:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWell, well, well, what do we have here? Apple released iOS 11 developer beta 3 the other day and there's a new feature that hints at possible native livestreaming. SEE ALSO: The 12 best iOS 11 features you haven't heard about yet When you go into the redesigned Control Center and 3D Touch or long press on the Screen Recording shortcut … [Link]

Slashdot » After Go, Developers Are Now Building AI To Beat Us at Soccer

Wednesday 12 July 15:20:00 UTC 2017

After Google's AlphaGo artificial intelligence bested our best Go player, South Korea is now setting its sights on making AI that can play soccer. From a report: Hosted by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), the AI World Cup will see university students across South Korea developing AI programs to compete in a series of online games, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Nations of the world agree to ban nuclear weapons – now what?

Wednesday 12 July 15:14:00 UTC 2017

Most of the world’s countries have agreed a treaty to ban nuclear weapons, but with the nuclear powers boycotting it, will it make a difference? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why your favourite websites are protesting over the net’s future

Wednesday 12 July 15:05:00 UTC 2017

A campaign on 12 July opposes repeal of US net neutrality laws that ensure all web traffic is treated equally, but to succeed it must spark a wider discussion [Link]

Mashable » Marvel's 'Black Panther' is basically James Bond meets 'The Godfather' and OMG just give it to us now

Wednesday 12 July 15:04:25 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMuch like the nation of Wakanda itself, Marvel's Black Panther has been under a thick shroud of secrecy.  But with that release date inching ever closer, Black Panther is finally ready to open its doors. A whole host of new details have been unveiled. And, guys, it looks so worth the wait.  SEE ALSO: The first 'Black Panther' trailer is here … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande named honorary citizen of Manchester for her support to the city

Wednesday 12 July 15:02:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAriana Grande has supported the Manchester, UK, community with a great amount of time and energy in the weeks following the attack at her concert earlier this year. Now, Grande is being officially recognized for her contribution to the city as an honorary citizen of Manchester. The vote was unanimous in a city council meeting held on Wednesday.  The idea was … [Link]

Mashable » Mondo's got wild video game art lined up for San Diego Comic-Con

Wednesday 12 July 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGeek-loving boutique art gallery Mondo is ready with its latest batch of collectible video game treasures. Get hype, NES fans. First, we have a new poster for Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, created by artist Sachin Teng. Like most of Mondo's items, the 18×24 poster will be available in a limited run of 150, for $65. SEE ALSO: Super NES Classic is … [Link]

Mashable » The 7 best views of the Larsen C iceberg breaking off Antarctica

Wednesday 12 July 14:57:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA giant iceberg breaking off Antarctica is a disconcerting sight, but it's also fascinating to watch. One of the largest icebergs ever recorded finally broke free from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in northwest Antarctica, U.S. and European agencies monitoring the region confirmed on Wednesday. The 2,200-square-mile block is about the size of Delaware (or twice the size of Luxembourg) and … [Link]

Mashable » A guide to buying the perfect smartphone car mount for under $25

Wednesday 12 July 14:56:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Here's the thing about using your phone as a GPS for your car: it could possibly kill you. Sorry to be inflammatory, but the fact is, if you have to take your eyes off the road to look down at your phone, you're putting … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump Jr. and the rest of us will never stop using email

Wednesday 12 July 14:46:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s the year 2020, three years after the Donald Trump Jremail debacle that toppled a presidency and changed the way we communicate. Around the world, billions of email accounts were shuttered and servers shut down. The communicating world marched en masse to secure platforms like WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, and Signal.  Email is dead. SEE ALSO: Gmail can use Google's AI to … [Link]

Slashdot » Kaspersky Lab Says It Has Become Pawn in US-Russia Geopolitical Game

Wednesday 12 July 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Russian cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab, reacting to a U.S. government move restricting its activities, said on Wednesday it had fallen victim to U.S.-Russia global sparring while the Kremlin criticized the U.S. action as politically-motivated. From a report: The Trump administration on Tuesday removed the Moscow-based firm from two lists of approved vendors used by government agencies to purchase technology … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft drops Windows Phone by the side of the road, drives off

Wednesday 12 July 14:36:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWindows Phone, Microsoft's mobile platform and the only platform that ever came close to being a serious competitor to iOS and Android in the post-BlackBerry era, is no more.  On Tuesday, July 11, Windows Phone 8.1 fell into Microsoft's "end of support" category for software, which means there will be no updates to it of any kind, including security updates.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » These are absolutely, definitively, totally the top 10 'Game of Thrones' episodes. Fight me.

Wednesday 12 July 14:31:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGame of Thrones characters like to obsess over the Iron ThroneGame of Thrones fans like to obsess over the best Game of Thrones episodes. So yes, you might find one or two rankings published elsewhere on the internet.  But how exhaustive is the research? Did the writer really sit down and re-watch all of, say, Season 6, Episode 5 "The Door", … [Link]

Mashable » Green eggs and ham from the wacky world of Dr. Suess comes to life

Wednesday 12 July 14:17:07 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Dr. Seuss' green eggs and ham comes to life with a twist in a new way in this episode of Fiction Kitchen. Read more… More about Watercooler, Entertainment, Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs, and Green Ham [Link]

Mashable » Enter to win the new iPad Pro: Apple's best tablet ever

Wednesday 12 July 14:15:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Think you need a laptop as your primary computer because tablets aren't powerful enough? Don't be so 1.0. Tablet technology has gone from clunky to classy in the last few years, and perhaps none is sleeker, slimmer, and more revolutionary than the 10.5" iPad … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen gave herself a new Twitter bio in honor of Donald Trump Jr.

Wednesday 12 July 14:11:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLeave it to Chrissy Teigen, Queen of Twitter, to roast the Trump family amidst another scandal.  This week, the damning email chain between Donald Trump Jr. and music publicist Rob Goldstone regarding Russia's attempt to harm the Clinton campaign has been all over the news. And if you can believe it, President Donald Trump said something pretty weird when asked about … [Link]

Popular Science » Entrepreneurs are turning trash into food, drink, and clean energy

Wednesday 12 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Beer From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Bread-powered beer and other delights. A number of startups—mostly breweries—are “upcycling” food waste to make new products. One brewery is turning discarded bread into beer. Another is using leftover grains… [Link]

Slashdot » Tech Giants Rally Today in Support of Net Neutrality

Wednesday 12 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

From a report: Technology giants like Amazon, Spotify, Reddit, Facebook, Google, Twitter and many others are rallying today in a so-called "day of action" in support of net neutrality, five days ahead of the first deadline for comments on the US Federal Communications Commission's planned rollback of the rules. In a move that's equal parts infuriating and exasperating, Ajit Pai, … [Link]

Mashable » An exclusive look at Lego's life-size Flash coming to Comic Con this year

Wednesday 12 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen thousands of geeks descend on San Diego Comic Con later this month, many will pause at the Lego booth to admire the toy company's latest large-scale model: a human-sized replica of the Flash, in brick form. What onlookers won't see is the months of preparation that go into large-scale brick-building. It's a process that takes place about 2,500 miles across … [Link]

Mashable » Don't be salty that you're not pampered like Pepper the Pomeranian

Wednesday 12 July 13:58:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe love spoiling our pets, but this might be the most extra dose of pampering for a pooch we've ever seen. And we're definitely not mad about it. Twitter user Tommy is house sitting for his aunt, which includes watching her fluffy Pomeranian, Pepper, while she's away. Instead of leaving a short note explaining when Pepper should be fed, Tommy's aunt … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Backstreet fried chicken shops must stop using killer trans fat

Wednesday 12 July 13:47:00 UTC 2017

Cheap fast food in deprived pockets of the UK has slipped through the net in the war on harmful trans fats. Time to dish up a solution, says Anthony Warner [Link]

New Scientist – News » Uninhabitable Earth? In fact, it’s really hard to fry the planet

Wednesday 12 July 13:43:00 UTC 2017

A controversial article says we’re heading for the worst-case warming scenarios. But while we can’t rule out extreme warming, it’s not our most likely future [Link]

Mashable » This student uses nothing but playing cards to create epic monuments

Wednesday 12 July 13:21:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSince he was 10 years old, Ahmed Hassan Refaie has been using playing cards to build giant structures. Refaie, a law student in Egypt, now has his sight set on building a life-sized museum made entirely out of cards. Read more…More about Design, Mashable Video, Egypt, Architecture, and Hobbies [Link]

Mashable » Skateboarding kitten is the coolest cat on the block

Wednesday 12 July 13:10:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere are cool cats, and then there's a level above that, topped by this skateboarding kitten. Twitter user @ericaclaire shared some photos of her adorable kitten on Saturday, proving to the world that some cats are just born hip. SEE ALSO: Stud kitten is feelin' himself after getting a brand new sweater Someone call the vet cuz my kitten's sick af … [Link]

Mashable » 3D TVs could come back from the tech graveyard, thanks to this new display

Wednesday 12 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook3D TV is dead. Buried. Done. Or so it seemed. Though 3D TV technology was assumed to be a dream of the past, researchers think they can revive the technology with a new glasses-free algorithm-based 3D hardware and software. And maybe they can. Research coming out of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) recently demonstrated something called Home3D, a … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's how you can actually help stop climate change

Wednesday 12 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Environment It takes more than turning off the lights, but it's all doable. A new study says that the best ways to lower personal carbon emissions might not be what you think. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Students Are Better Off Without a Laptop In the Classroom

Wednesday 12 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Cindi May writes via Scientific American about new research that "suggests that laptops do not enhance classroom learning, and in fact students would be better off leaving their laptops in the dorm during class." From the report: Although computer use during class may create the illusion of enhanced engagement with course content, it more often reflects engagement with social media, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » A massive iceberg just broke off Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf

Wednesday 12 July 12:33:00 UTC 2017

A 5,800-square-kilometre iceberg weighing more than a trillion tonnes is one of the largest known, and will change the face of Antarctica forever [Link]

Mashable » Verst wants to be your WordPress for the mobile generation

Wednesday 12 July 12:14:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you're looking to build your brand with some fresh content, your first stop may be WordPress.com or Medium, or you may choose Wix (the favorite of part-Victoria Secret model, part-coder Karlie Kloss).  CEO AJ Frank would rather you pick Verst to post, manage, and monetize your words (from anywhere including your smartphone) and really understand your audience.   SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian figured out what those white lines on her table really were

Wednesday 12 July 12:14:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAfter a whirlwind 16 hours, the great mystery of the white lines on Kim Kardashian's table has finally been solved. And the answer? Friends, it's boring as hell. After some of Kim K's Snapchat followers cried "cocaine" about two white lines in the background of one of her Snaps, Kim was quick to assure her followers that they was probably just … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' will have in-game items so you can support your favorite League teams

Wednesday 12 July 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBlizzard revealed the first seven cities and team owners participating in Blizzard's pro-level Overwatch League todayOverwatch League Commissioner Nate Nanzer also revealed that participating teams will have in-game items that players can equip to show their support. In an interview, Nanzer revealed that Blizzard is planning on releasing team-branded hero skins, sprays, and player icons. SEE ALSO: Everything you need to … [Link]

Mashable » Blizzard reveals the first official cities in the 'Overwatch' League

Wednesday 12 July 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBlizzard confirmed the first seven cities participating in the Overwatch League, expected to kick off later this year: Boston, Los Angeles, Miami-Orlando, New York City, San Francisco, Seoul, and Shanghai. Overwatch League — Blizzard's ambitious esports league that aims to tie professional Overwatch teams to cities around the globe, like a more international version of the NBA or NFL — was … [Link]

Mashable » 78-year-old Percy and 13-year-old Louis talk about being openly gay in different eras

Wednesday 12 July 11:49:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook There's a 65 year age gap between 13-year-old Louis and 78-year-old Percy, but that didn't stop them from having a heart-to-heart about being openly gay in different eras.  Percy told Louis about his experience of coming out in an era when homosexuality was illegal and when social attitudes were very different to now.  SEE ALSO: The history of Pride "In … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Transformer robots can be printed on demand in just 13 minutes

Wednesday 12 July 11:34:00 UTC 2017

A reconfigurable robot made only from wire and motors can be printed to suit your needs. When the job is done, simply recycle it into a new robot [Link]

Popular Science » These birds are trapped between predators and rising sea levels

Wednesday 12 July 11:30:00 UTC 2017

seaside sparrow fledglings Animals Between the devil and the deep blue sea. Which is worse: getting eaten, or drowning? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Guys obliterate solid objects with little chocolate malt balls and capture it in slow motion

Wednesday 12 July 11:28:04 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Apparently delicious chocolate Maltesers can be used as deadly weapons. SEE ALSO: Man escapes from inside giant water balloon in glorious slow motion In the video above, the Slow Mo Guys demonstrate how the little balls of chocolate malt goodness can destroy solid objects when fired through a compressed air cannon. The Malteser bullets destroy a watermelon and a soda … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen shuts down 'rose ice cream' with 1 very blunt tweet

Wednesday 12 July 11:18:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSorry, ice cream makers — Chrissy Teigen has absolutely zero time for your fancy flower patterns. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen has some really important Twitter advice for Donald Trump The trend of making rose ice cream seems to have been growing a lot lately.  Tweets about the phenomenon are being shared hundreds of times, and the hashtag #roseicecream currently has around … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's ARKit will make walking and texting the warmup for the real distracted disasters

Wednesday 12 July 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe streets of every major city are about to be overrun by a horde of zombies. No, not the rotting flesh kind, I mean the kind who amble recklessly through the bowels of New York, San Francisco, and LA, heads bowed as they stare into their iPhones.  But this fall there will be a new twist that will ramp up the … [Link]

Mashable » Hamster in a hoodie got a Photoshop battle and it's the most adorable thing you'll see today

Wednesday 12 July 11:02:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat’s better than a picture of a cute little hamster in a hoodie?  Answer: a picture of a cute little hamster in a hoodie in the middle of a Photoshop battle. SEE ALSO: Cat who streaked through rugby game gets a Photoshop battle Redditor u/RationalIdiot recently posted a ridiculously adorable photo of a teeny hamster in a fitted blue hoodie to … [Link]

Mashable » How you can fight to save net neutrality on the Day of Action and beyond

Wednesday 12 July 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFive years ago, the internet successfully rallied against two pieces of legislation that activists argued would have destabilized the internet and stifled free speech. Now, the online community is using the lessons learned from those protests to launch a similar and equally necessary fight — the fight to protect net neutrality. Wednesday marks the Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality, … [Link]

Mashable » Why Tesla’s Model 3 will be the most important electric car of our time

Wednesday 12 July 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWill we remember this moment? The month, the day, the hour Tesla CEO Elon Musk started shipping Tesla Model 3 to the first of a reported 373,000 customers and, perhaps, changed the course of electric vehicles forever? We might. “I don’t think there’s any question that this is their most important launch,” said electric vehicle pioneer and consultant Chelsea Sexton. Sexton, … [Link]

Mashable » One of the largest icebergs ever recorded just broke free of Antarctica

Wednesday 12 July 10:28:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOne of the largest icebergs ever recorded — measuring about the size of Delaware and containing a volume of ice twice the size of Lake Erie — has broken free from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in northwest Antarctica, according to scientists monitoring the region.  The iceberg weighs about a trillion tons, according to a team of researchers affiliated with a … [Link]

Mashable » Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef without even leaving Twitter with live broadcast

Wednesday 12 July 10:23:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAfter all, you've probably been meaning to visit. You can take a guided tour down the depths of Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a live broadcast on Twitter's Periscope on Thursday, 12:30 p.m. local time, where people can ask questions to travel personality Mitch Oates. SEE ALSO: The very much threatened Great Barrier Reef is not 'in danger,' UNESCO says Oates … [Link]

Slashdot » Plants Can Turn Caterpillars Into Cannibals To Avoid Getting Eaten

Wednesday 12 July 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from National Geographic: A new study published in the Nature Ecology and Evolution journal found that when some plants are under attack from hungry herbivores, they emit defenses that make themselves incredibly foul-tasting to caterpillars, which spurs the caterpillars to eat each other. "Plants can defend themselves so much that they food-stress the herbivore, … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert predicts Donald Trump Jr.'s future using genius diagram

Wednesday 12 July 9:53:59 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook When it comes to U.S. politics — particularly the absolute minefield that is America, Russia, and Donald Trump Jr.'s recent decision to publish that email chain — the whole thing is pretty much a web of confusion. Luckily, Stephen Colbert is here to help us make sense of things. SEE ALSO: The internet had a field day with Trump's defense … [Link]

Mashable » China's version of Amazon's cashier-less store is here

Wednesday 12 July 9:50:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookChinese e-commerce giant Taobao has found another way to rival Amazon. It recently debuted a pop-up cashier-less cafe called Tao Cafe. You scan your smartphone at the door, grab what you need, and after you step out, the bill will be automatically sent to your smart phone. Sound familiar? SEE ALSO: Amazon is going to eat the grocery industry The 200 … [Link]

Mashable » 15-year-old takes over railway's Twitter and things escalate quickly

Wednesday 12 July 9:37:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s valuable to explore your career options early to get a better idea of what you want to do in life. SEE ALSO: Dude posts 'brilliant' Chipotle hack and gets mercilessly dragged on Twitter A 15-year-old named Eddie did a work placement with Southern Rail UK to get a sense of what a career working on the railways is like and … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a sad list of iPhone 8 features Apple is reportedly struggling with

Wednesday 12 July 9:33:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNot all is well at Apple's iPhone division — if you believe the rumors, that is.  A slew of reports this and last week point at various features in the upcoming, OLED-screened iPhone 8 — or the iPhone Pro, or iPhone X, or whatever its name will be — that are causing problems for Apple's engineers. And the list is getting … [Link]

Mashable » A wristband with your medical records could be a life-saver in emergencies

Wednesday 12 July 9:32:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNo one ever wants to imagine getting caught in some sort of emergency situation. But, if the unfortunate event occurs, we all want the best care possible. That includes medical professionals working as quickly as possible to figure out what's wrong and help you. WRIXO, a cloud-based medical wristband, is trying to make this process faster.  SEE ALSO: Why is everyone … [Link]

Mashable » Nap capsules pop up in sleep-deprived, overworked China

Wednesday 12 July 9:22:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFor a mere $1.50 per half hour, a new capsule napping service is beckoning to sleep-deprived workers in busy Chinese cities. Targeted at white-collar workers, users unlock each self-service capsule at Xiangshui Space with an app, climb in, and — after a refreshing nap — lock it on their way out. You're charged via the in-app wallet on WeChat, China's most-used … [Link]

Mashable » Andy Serkis as Gollum reading Trump's tweets is as hilarious as you'd expect

Wednesday 12 July 8:55:29 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Andy Serkis hasn't played Gollum for a long time, but he's not afraid to dive back into the role for a good cause. The good cause in question? A quick reading of Donald Trump's tweets. SEE ALSO: 15 major book moments missing from the 'Lord of the Rings' movies Serkis appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and was … [Link]

Mashable » Feast your eyes on these, uh, activated charcoal fish and chips

Wednesday 12 July 8:31:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Australian city of Melbourne throws up plenty of intriguing culinary creations, like the infamous "deconstructed coffee" and the $5 Nutella spoon of yore.  Now the internet has turned their attention to these activated charcoal fish and chips, which aren't like your average fish and chips. SEE ALSO: Restaurant brings in Instagram kits so you can nail your #foodporn shots For … [Link]

Mashable » KFC is releasing a smartphone, so you can show off your love for fried chicken

Wednesday 12 July 8:29:33 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Die-hard chicken fans, this is the phone for you. KFC and Chinese smartphone giant Huawei have released a new smartphone to mark the fast food chain's 30-year presence in China. SEE ALSO: KFC employee is the spitting image of Korean movie star and people are going crazy over him The limited edition KFC Huawei 7 Plus comes in a bright … [Link]

Mashable » Pantyhose seller advertises his goods by bouncing his son up and down in one

Wednesday 12 July 8:06:11 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook How could you not buy your next set of pantyhose from this guy, with this sort of marketing? A pantyhose wholesaler in Sui county, in Henan, central China, has gone viral after stuffing his 8-year-old son into one of his wares to demonstrate its quality: In the video, he's seen bouncing his eight-year-old son around like a kangaroo, while talking … [Link]

Mashable » Illustrator beautifully reimagines what classic Disney movies would be like in 2017

Wednesday 12 July 7:45:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDisney films are so timeless that it's sometimes easy to forget the likes of The Jungle Book and Dumbo were actually released back in the middle of the 20th century. Well, UK-based illustrator Tom Ward has given them an update. In a series of new illustrations, Ward has reimagined what classic Disney characters might look like in today's world.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Coffee Cuts Risk of Dying From Stroke and Heart Disease, Study Suggests

Wednesday 12 July 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Research suggests that people who drink coffee have a lower risk of dying from a host of causes, including heart disease, stroke and liver disease. "The connection, revealed in two large studies, was found to hold regardless of whether the coffee was caffeinated or not, with the higher among those who drank more cups of coffee a day," reports The … [Link]

Mashable » Free robot lawyer helps low-income people tackle more than 1,000 legal issues

Wednesday 12 July 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Shady businesses, you're on notice. This robot lawyer is coming after you if you play dirty. Noted legal aid chatbot DoNotPay just announced a massive expansion, which will help users tackle issues in 1,000 legal areas entirely for free. The new features, which launched on Wednesday, cover consumer and workplace rights, and will be available in all 50 states and … [Link]

Mashable » People, stop bringing your fridges and couches onto trains

Wednesday 12 July 6:47:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe’re sure some people have entertained the thought of saving on the movers, and moving house with the aid of the public transport system. Fortunately, some of us realise furniture and whitegoods are heavy. And that it's pretty damn annoying for other commuters. SEE ALSO: Uninvited rattlesnake tries to hitch ride on a passing boat, causes panic Queensland Rail in Australia … [Link]

Slashdot » We Need To Reboot the Culture of View Source

Wednesday 12 July 3:30:00 UTC 2017

theodp writes: Back in ye olde days of the information superhighway," begins Clive Thompson in It's Time to Make Code More Tinker-Friendly, "curious newbies had an easy way to see how websites worked: View Source." But no more. "Websites have evolved into complex, full-featured apps," laments Thompson. "Click View Source on Google.com and behold the slurry of incomprehensible Javascript. This … [Link]

Mashable » A Quentin Tarantino movie about the Manson murders is a disgusting idea

Wednesday 12 July 3:06:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat I'm about to do is gross and wrong — to judge a work of art before it's even been made — but there's something about Quentin Tarantino tackling the Manson family murders that feels … well, gross and wrong. The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday reported that Tarantino's next project would be a "unique take on the Manson family murders," and … [Link]

Mashable » People bought a ton of Amazon gadgetry for Prime Day

Wednesday 12 July 2:57:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAmazon’s marathon holiday of discount deals is coming to an end, but it's already earned the company a permanent place in a lot more people's living rooms. The e-commerce giant said the Amazon Echo, its cylindrical digital assistant for the home, was the top-selling item of Prime Day in the United States as of Tuesday morning, according to CNBC. Amazon had … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl's reaction to the 'Frozen' ride is hilariously cute

Wednesday 12 July 2:10:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDisney World is supposed to be the most magical place on Earth. For one little girl, all that magic may have been too much to handle. Imgur user Stingerj uploaded this album of his family riding Frozen Ever After at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort for the first time. SEE ALSO: Disney characters communicate in sign language with a child … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Prime Will Soon Be More Popular Than Cable TV

Wednesday 12 July 2:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Recode: Someday soon, more U.S. households will be subscribers of Amazon Prime than cable or satellite TV, according to recent estimates of Amazon's popular shipping and entertainment service. According to estimates from Morningstar, nearly 79 million U.S. households now have an Amazon Prime membership*, up from around 66 million at the end of … [Link]

Slashdot » 41 Percent of Adults In the US Have Been Harassed Online, Says Pew Study

Wednesday 12 July 1:30:00 UTC 2017

According to a new Pew Research Center study, 41 percent of adults said they have experienced harassment online, and 66 percent of people said they've seen it happen to others. What's the most common form of online harassment? According to the study, it's offensive name-calling. TechCrunch reports: It's worth noting that while men are slightly more likely than women to … [Link]

Mashable » Chocobos, ranked

Wednesday 12 July 1:17:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOversized chicken-ostrich hybrid creatures are not typically known as man's best friend. At least not IRL. But for Final Fantasy players, they are a national (if not intergalactic) treasure that deserves praise for being the goodest of boys. Chocobos, for the uninitiated, are a bird-like species in the Final Fantasy series that are most prominently used as rideable mounts that help … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix is adapting the brilliant comic from the guy who fronted My Chemical Romance

Wednesday 12 July 1:17:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSomething totally weird and unique is coming to Netflix in 2018, and we should all get pumped. The Umbrella Academy – a beloved, kickass comic written by former My Chemical Romance (RIP) frontman Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá – is being developed into a 10-episode series, to the delight of diehard fans everywhere.  The original comics and graphic novels … [Link]

Mashable » AT&T miraculously avoids choking on its own bullsh*t in net neutrality pledge

Wednesday 12 July 1:13:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEvery now and then a company manages to issue a statement so bursting at the seams with hypocritical bullshit that we're forced to take a step back in awe. Today is such a day. Because here's the thing: AT&T, it seems, now fancies itself a passionate supporter of net neutrality — so much so that its Senior Executive Vice President of … [Link]

Mashable » Google Earth reveals hidden message from feuding neighbors

Wednesday 12 July 1:11:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRevenge is best served via satellite.  Finding little gems on Google Earth and Google Maps is a great way to explore the world from the comfort of your home. In the past, people have discovered shipwrecks, a lost forest, and even minefields. Recently, people creeping around on Google Earth have found a person that really, really hates their neighbor.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sleeping less in old age may be an adaption to surviving in wild

Wednesday 12 July 1:01:00 UTC 2017

The ‘poorly-sleeping grandparent’ hypothesis backed with new evidence from Tanzania’s Hadza people, links our sleep patterns to having night sentinels [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spider waves its front legs like antennae to mimic warlike ants

Wednesday 12 July 1:01:00 UTC 2017

This sneaky jumping spider performs antics to fool predators in what is an unusual example of mimicry through behaviour, rather than appearance [Link]

New Scientist – News » Whales sneak into shallow water to eat salmon from hatcheries

Wednesday 12 July 1:01:00 UTC 2017

Humpbacks have been spotted feeding on baby salmon bred for release into the wild to restock fisheries for the first time, competing with fishermen [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ants build living towers that flow to fight endless collapse

Wednesday 12 July 1:01:00 UTC 2017

The rules that guide fire ants to make tall towers with their own bodies could be applied to miniature search-and-rescue robots [Link]

New Scientist – News » Large carnivores have lost more than 90 per cent of their range

Wednesday 12 July 1:01:00 UTC 2017

The hunting grounds of lions, tigers and the red and Ethiopian wolves have shrunk dramatically in the past 500 years, but a few species aren't doing as badly [Link]

Slashdot » Western Digital Gets US Court Order To Access Toshiba Databases, Chip Samples

Wednesday 12 July 0:50:00 UTC 2017

Western Digital won a temporary U.S. court order on Tuesday saying that Toshiba must allow Western Digital's employees to access databases and chip samples as part of a joint venture with Toshiba around flash memory chip plants in Japan. Reuters reports: Toshiba is scrambling to sell its flash memory business and Western Digital is among the bidders. In a sign … [Link]

Mashable » Faraday Future hits the brakes on its $1 billion electric car factory in Nevada

Wednesday 12 July 0:31:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFaraday Future, the beleaguered electric car company, hit another roadblock.  SEE ALSO: Faraday Future just unveiled a super fast Tesla competitor — here's what it looks like This week the company revealed it was shutting down construction of the massive $1 billion, 3 million-square foot manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas it announced last year. It hasn't been a smooth ride, … [Link]

Slashdot » 24 Cores and the Mouse Won't Move: Engineer Diagnoses Windows 10 Bug

Wednesday 12 July 0:10:00 UTC 2017

Longtime Slashdot reader ewhac writes: Bruce Dawson recently posted a deep-dive into an annoyance that Windows 10 was inflicting on him — namely, every time he built Chrome, his extremely beefy 24-core (48-thread) rig would begin stuttering, with the mouse frequently becoming stuck for a little over one second. This would be unsurprising if all cores were pegged at 100%, … [Link]

Mashable » Cards Against Humanity trolls us all with special 'For Her' edition … for laughs I guess?

Wednesday 12 July 0:01:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCards Against Humanity, the game for people who need to be taught how to be funny, never gets tired of trolling. Their latest effort includes a special, limited edition offer "For Her" pack. The version, which comes with pink packaging and costs $5 more than the average pack, is otherwise identical to the original set — which is part of the … [Link]

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