John Gordon Ross

Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » No one wanted a Guy Fieri swimsuit, but it exists

Thursday 13 July 23:49:47 UTC 2017

Summer 2017 is the era of weird Starbucks frappuccinos and even weirder stuff printed on swimsuits. Beloved Shirts, the company that brought us swimwear featuring a man's chest, and Donald Trump's face, is at it again. This time making waves is a one piece bathing suit with reality TV chef Guy Fieri's face plastered on the front and back. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Former Astronaut Julie Payette To Be Canada's Next Governor General

Thursday 13 July 23:20:00 UTC 2017

MightyMartian shares a report from CBC.ca: Former astronaut Julie Payette will be the Queen's new representative in Canada, CBC News has confirmed. The 53-year-old Montrealer, who speaks six languages, will be named the 29th governor general, a position that comes with a $290,660 annual salary and an official residence at Rideau Hall. Payette, who is also an accomplished athlete, pianist … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Elastic Beam Launches Machine Learning-Based Solution For Securing APIs

Thursday 13 July 23:11:41 UTC 2017

To date, API security has been one of the most vexing issues for API providers. ProgrammableWeb has chronicled the details of many breaches, most of which could have been avoided had it not been for a human oversight of one sort or another (or in some cases, just plain old poor judgement). [Link]

Mashable » It’s all about the sex: A breakdown of the ‘Game of Thrones’ books vs. series

Thursday 13 July 23:00:00 UTC 2017

Six seasons, five books, and too many differences to keep track of… so we're narrowing it down to just one aspect: THE SEX!  So with no restraint on spoilers, here's our totally NSFW Game of Thrones sex talk! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Hbo, Sex, Game Of Thrones, Game Of Thrones Season 6, and Sansa … [Link]

Mashable » Man seriously regrets saying not all dogs are good dogs

Thursday 13 July 22:54:14 UTC 2017

If you're going to talk shit about dogs on Twitter, be aware that you are at serious risk of online abuse.  We Rate Dogs, as name suggests, is a Twitter account that "rates" dogs, except the scoring is slightly skewed because all dogs are good dogs. Duh. If you aren't following the account yet, you're missing out on some top-notch, 13/10 … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Why Do So Many of You Think Carrying Cash Is 'Dangerous'?

Thursday 13 July 22:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Recently, I asked Slashdot what you thought about paying for things online using plastic, and the security of using plastic in general; thank you all for your many and varied responses, they're all much appreciated and gave me things to consider. However, I got quite a few responses that puzzled me: People claiming that paying for … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump, here's how to compliment a woman without being a total sleazeball

Thursday 13 July 22:39:35 UTC 2017

It’s surprising that Donald Trump occasionally fails to properly communicate with women, since we all know that no one respects women more than he does, probably in the entire world. The president has nonetheless struggled to compliment his fellow female leaders without sounding like he's flirting with the Friday night hostess at Cheesecake Factory. And listen, we get it: it must … [Link]

Mashable » NASA's drone killer does not play around

Thursday 13 July 22:29:06 UTC 2017

Drones let us do cool things like take neat pictures from overhead views and pretend to be a pilot. But they've also been used for more nefarious purposes, like helping prisoners escape and spying on people. NASA isn't one to mess around when it comes to security, and their Safeguard technology is clear proof of that. It can paralyze unmanned drones … [Link]

Mashable » There's a really trippy story behind Nine Inch Nails' new music video

Thursday 13 July 22:25:12 UTC 2017

Nine Inch Nails is quickly becoming the nerdiest rock band since Led Zeppelin sang about J.R.R. Tolkien. For that, we salute them. NIN's music video for "LESS THAN" — released Thursday — not only samples the recent VR game Polybius, but also delves into the reigning champion of bizarre video game urban legends.  SEE ALSO: This mixed reality room is … [Link]

Mashable » DraftKings and FanDuel aren't merging after all

Thursday 13 July 22:24:13 UTC 2017

It’s game on between the two biggest players in daily fantasy. DraftKings and FanDuel have called off their proposed merger after regulators tried to block it in court. The deal was seen as a way for the embattled daily fantasy companies to dig out of the financial hole left from an expensive marketing rivalry and months of legal fights over their … [Link]

Slashdot » SoundCloud Has Enough Money To Survive Only 80 Days, Report Claims

Thursday 13 July 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Last week, SoundCloud announced it is cutting about 40 percent of its staff and closing two offices. Now, a report from TechCrunch claims "the layoffs only saved the company enough money to have runway 'until Q4' — which begins in just 80 days." From the report: That seems to conflict with the statement Ljung released alongside the layoffs, which noted … [Link]

Mashable » Creepster-in-Chief Donald Trump gets inappropriate with France's first lady

Thursday 13 July 21:58:25 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Donald Trump gets inappropriate with France's first lady","sources":[{&q~ More about Paris, Donald Trump, Creepy, French First Lady, and Culture [Link]

Mashable » Jon Snow reveals his least favorite person

Thursday 13 July 21:58:04 UTC 2017

Kit Harington talks about the evolution of characters and relationships in Game of Thrones, and specifically which character Jon Snow definitely won't get along with. Read more…More about Game Of Thrones, Jon Snow, Season 7, Little Finger, and Tyrian Lannister [Link]

Mashable » Sorry everyone, but that shocking Amelia Earhart photo has been debunked — twice

Thursday 13 July 21:53:59 UTC 2017

Looks like one of the greatest historical mysteries will, for now at least, remain unsolved. The History Channel threw the internet into a tizzy earlier this month when it boasted claims of new evidence to support the theory that Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, had survived their plane crash and been held prisoners by the Japanese on the Marshall … [Link]

Mashable » Inside Lyme Disease

Thursday 13 July 21:49:37 UTC 2017

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne infection in America. It’s caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. We met with Board Certified Physician Assistant Annelie Roding to talk about the disease and what you should do if you ever get bit by a tick. Read more…More about Science, Health, Mashable Video, Summer, and Deer [Link]

Mashable » Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos is in deep denial over his low book sales

Thursday 13 July 21:33:24 UTC 2017

Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos' memoir Dangerous isn't doing so well, despite what the provocateur called "titanic demand" during its promotion. SEE ALSO: Milo Yiannopoulos' bad week continues, resigns from Breitbart The book was finally released last week, a self-published affair after the former Breitbart editor lost his book deal with Simon & Schuster earlier this year. In an email blast last … [Link]

Mashable » 'Beauty and the Beast' gets a vintage transformation with this gorgeous cover

Thursday 13 July 21:25:01 UTC 2017

The song "Beauty and the Beast," written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, is beautiful in all the various forms it's taken over the years.  This old-school version may just be one of the prettiest renditions yet. Performed by Postmodern Jukebox, the group plays on the line "tale as old as time" by making the tune feel even older with … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Is Getting Too Big and the Government Is Talking About It

Thursday 13 July 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from MarketWatch: Fresh off its biggest Prime Day yet, the Whole Foods Market bid, and a slew of announcements including Amazon Wardrobe, Amazon.com Inc. was the subject of two investor calls Thursday that raised concerns that it is getting too big. In one case, hedge-fund manager Douglas Kass said government intervention could be imminent. … [Link]

Mashable » Frank Darabont's emails to 'The Walking Dead' crew will singe your eyebrows

Thursday 13 July 21:19:14 UTC 2017

It’s been a while since famed director Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) was suddenly and unexpectedly canned as showrunner of The Walking Dead while in the middle of filming the show's second season in the summer of 2011.  But now it's a whole lot more clear why. A lawsuit was brought by Darabont in 2013 claiming, among other things, … [Link]

Mashable » Jon Snow and Littlefinger are coming for each other in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7

Thursday 13 July 21:16:58 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Jon Snow reveals what his mental state is—and we totally understand

Thursday 13 July 21:16:10 UTC 2017

Kit Harington explains how his character Jon Snow is feeling going into the 7th season of 'Game of Thrones,' and, well, mostly he's tired of being resurrected from the dead. Read more…More about Game Of Thrones, Kit Harington, Jon Snow, Season 7, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Lucid Air is here to cruise by Tesla with its luxurious $100,000 price tag

Thursday 13 July 21:10:38 UTC 2017

The Lucid Air looks and feels like you're riding in a private jet. There's more leg room and the back seats recline. This fancy car can go up to 235 mph and costs over $100,000. Dream car.  Read more…More about Space, Tesla, Luxury, Private Jet, and Room [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » API Providers With the Most SDKs and Sample Code Listings

Thursday 13 July 21:03:37 UTC 2017

Editor's note: Be sure to check out our research on the overall growth of Web APIs since 2005. At the time of writing, this is the most recent data we have, but check the research page to see if we have a more updated article. We will be continually updating the growth chart. [Link]

Mashable » People named 'KatyPerrysBootyHole' and 'wetbutt23' just broke some of the biggest baseball news of year

Thursday 13 July 21:00:34 UTC 2017

As far as news corrections go, this one from CSN Chicago on Thursday is an all-time classic. Welcome, yet again, to our brave new media world. So how did we get here?  CSN Chicago issued the above correction after reporting the White Sox traded starting pitcher Jose Quintana across town to the Cubs for four minor league prospects. As the local … [Link]

Mashable » Gal Gadot thanks you for making 'Wonder Woman' the best-holding box office superhero

Thursday 13 July 20:48:53 UTC 2017

Remember when Wonder Woman was a huge success at the box office? It's been a month and a half — and she's not letting up. Wonder Woman has held on better than any other superhero movie during its initial six-week run, dropping an average of less than 35% from one week to the next. It has an excellent chance to beat … [Link]

Slashdot » PC Shipments Hit the Lowest Level In a Decade

Thursday 13 July 20:40:00 UTC 2017

PC shipments are at the lowest levels since 2007. From a report: Gartner said this week that the PC market declined 4.3 percent during the second quarter. The research company said that shipments were at the "lowest quarter volume since 2007," noting the market dropped for the 11th quarter in a row. The report is in stark contrast to another … [Link]

Mashable » These tiny foods look just like the real thing

Thursday 13 July 20:37:46 UTC 2017

Jocelyn Teo, owner of AiClay, is a master of making tiny food look realistic and delicious. But don't be fooled, they're not edible.  She also runs workshops in Singapore, teaching people her secret techniques. If you want to create your own at home, you can purchase a beginner craft kit.  Read more…More about Instagram, Food, Singapore, Eat, and Crafts [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb host fined for racist comment on cancellation

Thursday 13 July 20:28:38 UTC 2017

An Airbnb host who cancelled a reservation by sending a racist comment is now paying the price. It all started back in February when 26-year-old law clerk Dyne Suh booked Tami Barker’s California cabin for a weekend of skiing with her fiancé, The Guardian reported. Suh made the four-hour drive to the cabin, but Barker canceled the reservation at the last … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Books vs. TV: Let's talk about the sex

Thursday 13 July 20:17:34 UTC 2017

Six seasons, five books, and too many differences to keep track of… so we’re narrowing it down, and focusing on just one aspect: THE SEX!  So with no restraint on spoilers, here’s our totally NSFW Game of Thrones sex talk! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Sex, Game Of Thrones, Sansa Stark, Cersei, and … [Link]

Mashable » But seriously, how do you get trapped inside an ATM?

Thursday 13 July 20:17:26 UTC 2017

On Wednesday afternoon, a Texas contractor became trapped inside an ATM building and used his wits (and some paper) to get out.  According to KRISTV, the contractor was changing the lock inside a room connected to a Bank of America ATM and accidentally locked himself inside. SEE ALSO: Koala and dog stuck down an abandoned mineshaft get rescued When people came … [Link]

Mashable » Radiohead hid a bizarre app for an 80's computer in the anniversary edition of 'OK Computer'

Thursday 13 July 20:02:19 UTC 2017

There’s a very bizarre Easter egg hidden in Radiohead's latest album. Buried within the boxed edition of the band's OK Computer anniversary release is a computer program for a 1980's computer with a hidden message. SEE ALSO: Type ‘spinner’ into Google for a fidgety surprise Discovered by a group of dedicated fans on Reddit, the program is for a ZX Spectrum, … [Link]

Slashdot » Early 'Coding School' Dev Bootcamp Is Shutting Down

Thursday 13 July 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Dev Bootcamp, the original "coding bootcamp," is shutting down, the company announced on Wednesday. The company's last cohort of students, who begin the program next week, will graduate in December and receive job search help before the school permanently shuts down. From a report: Why it matters: Early coding bootcamps like Dev Bootcamp launched a boom in alternative education for … [Link]

Mashable » Woman ruins $200,000 worth of art trying to take a selfie at an exhibit

Thursday 13 July 19:58:53 UTC 2017

A visitor to the 14th Factory in Los Angeles, California, caused $200,000 worth of damage when she knocked over a display while attempting to take a selfie a few weeks ago.  According to the museum, three sculptures were "permanently damaged" in the incident.  The whole thing was captured on security cameras, and later shared to LiveLeak. In the clip, a woman … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Allfunds Announces Upcoming API Platform

Thursday 13 July 19:57:06 UTC 2017

Allfunds, a mutual fund distributor, announced a new API Platform aimed at the wealth management industry. Allfunds created the platform for its wealth management clients to build innovative customer experiences and in turn generate new revenue streams. Allfunds is already Europe's largest fund platform, and wants to extend its reach by becoming a trusted Fintech partner for its large and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Swiss bank becomes first to offer bitcoin to its richest clients

Thursday 13 July 19:52:00 UTC 2017

Asset managers at Falcon Private Bank can now buy and store bitcoins for its investors. But is this missing the point of decentralised currencies? [Link]

Mashable » Did Samsung just accidentally reveal the Note 8?

Thursday 13 July 19:50:06 UTC 2017

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, Reveal, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » Watch a bunch of Pikachus dance hypnotically around a vending machine, because internet

Thursday 13 July 19:47:53 UTC 2017

Obey Pikachu. You will buy this Pokémon branded tea. Obey Pikachu. I will buy this Pokémon branded tea. Obey Pikachu. Consume. Obey Pikachu. Consume. Pikachu. Read more… More about Gaming, Japan, Pokemon, Pikachu, and Tea [Link]

Mashable » Kesha is the voice of her own comeback

Thursday 13 July 19:44:38 UTC 2017

Kesha Rose Sebert is back in our lives and on our radios, and she wants you to know in her own words exactly what that really means to her. The singer, who has been engulfed in a highly public legal battle with producer Dr. Luke (née Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald) for the better part of three years, is speaking up loudly for … [Link]

Mashable » The next Oculus VR headset is starting to take shape

Thursday 13 July 19:41:09 UTC 2017

The next VR headset from Oculus may have more in common with the Samsung Gear VR than the company's category-defining Oculus Rift. The first Oculus Rift, released in March 2016, was highly anticipated but saw limited success after its launch. Now Oculus VR, which is wholly owned by Facebook, is looking to course-correct and release a virtual reality headset that's more … [Link]

Mashable » This old-school wrestling game is blowing up on Steam right now

Thursday 13 July 19:29:40 UTC 2017

There’s a game that's blowing up on Steam right now, but it's not a big-budget blockbuster. It's Fire Pro Wrestling World, an old-school-style wrestling game that's still in beta. Fire Pro Wrestling is a wrestling game series that saw its start in 1989 on the TurboGrafx-16. Since then, there have been dozens of iterations of Fire Pro Wrestling Games across more … [Link]

Mashable » Emmanuel Macron had the perfect facial reactions to Trump explaining basic American history

Thursday 13 July 19:24:08 UTC 2017

Here’s a quick lil' history lesson in case you forgot: France helped the United States secure its independence.  Which is a fact we're sure you remembered from all those high school history classes, documentaries, books, and physical representations of our relationship with France (*cough* like the  Statue of Liberty *cough*). Just checking, because President Donald Trump isn't so sure that people … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Unveils Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16-Core and 1920X 12-Core Specs and Pricing

Thursday 13 July 19:20:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: AMD first teased its Ryzen Threadripper series of high-end desktop (HEDT) processors back in mid-May, but is now sharing additional details on the first two products in the family. Both processors are based on the 14nm Zen core, make use of AMD's new Socket TR4 interface, support quad-channel DDR memory, and feature a total of 64 PCIe lanes. … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's sad, unused election night party confetti gets new life as beautiful art

Thursday 13 July 19:18:50 UTC 2017

For tens of millions of Americans, replaying Hillary Clinton's election night loss has become a traumatic tradition: they all have a story about where they were and what party favors they had to pack up. Artist Bunny Burson was at Clinton's election night party in the Jacob Javits Center in New York the night her candidate lost. She remembers the evening … [Link]

Mashable » This genius gadget is the only way you'll clean your makeup brushes in the future

Thursday 13 July 19:10:26 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're a makeup aficionado, you know the struggle of cleaning your makeup brushes.  Cleaning the brushes that graze your face is super important, as the buildup they collect is full of dirt, oil, dead skin cells, and old makeup. And did we mention … [Link]

Popular Science » Baby squirrels are less likely to die if they’re born early

Thursday 13 July 19:00:01 UTC 2017

Animals If you’re an adorable red squirrel pup, it’s best to have a birthday in March. The early bird gets the worm, and the early squirrel gets the … home. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Andy Murray casually reminds reporter that female tennis players do exist

Thursday 13 July 18:53:31 UTC 2017

Tennis pro Andy Murray is getting praise from Twitter after he bluntly corrected a reporter's casually sexist question. He even got some Twitter love from his mama.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Entertainment, Mashable Video, Tennis, and Andy Murray [Link]

Slashdot » Artificial Intelligence Has Race, Gender Biases

Thursday 13 July 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The ACLU has begun to worry that artificial intelligence is discriminatory based on race, gender and age. So it teamed up with computer science researchers to launch a program to promote applications of AI that protect rights and lead to equitable outcomes. MIT Technology Review reports that the initiative is the latest to illustrate … [Link]

Mashable » Put your Amazon Echo to good use by asking it these 'Game of Thrones' questions

Thursday 13 July 18:30:27 UTC 2017

Hey Alexa, why can't Game of Thrones Season 7 be HERE yet? Are there some cool easter eggs hidden in your system that will help us pass the time? "Yes, don't worry," Alexa would probably say in response. "I've got something so cool to help you occupy your time while you for that show about dragons or something to come back." … [Link]

Popular Science » The FDA just approved a game-changing cancer treatment

Thursday 13 July 18:05:10 UTC 2017

Health CAR T-cell immunotherapy is a brand new way treat cancer. The FDA just recommended a brand new type of cancer treatment for approval: One that employs the body’s immune system to fight cancer. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Apple is adding 3D lasers to the iPhone so we can all be AR zombies

Thursday 13 July 18:01:22 UTC 2017

Apple announced its augmented reality development kit (ARKit) at WWDC back in June. Now, the company appears to be adding a bunch of brand-new components to the next iPhone in order to beef up the new AR platform's capabilities. SEE ALSO: The iPhone 8's biggest new feature could be standard for all iPhones by 2018 According to a Fast Company report, … [Link]

Slashdot » Luxury Phone-maker Vertu Collapses

Thursday 13 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

A British-based company that made smartphones costing thousands of pounds will be liquidated after a plan to save it failed. From a report: Vertu was known for its high-end, jewel-encrusted handsets, but recently faced financial difficulties. The company's liquidation will result in the loss of nearly 200 jobs. One technology analyst said Vertu would have faced competition from companies offering … [Link]

Mashable » Maybe Orlando police should have thought about this stop a little harder

Thursday 13 July 17:48:27 UTC 2017

Watch this video and ask yourself when you realize Florida State Attorney Aramis Ayala knows this stop is…suspect.  Video of two Orlando officers pulling over Ayala — the only black state attorney ever elected in Florida — was released last month and has now begun to bounce around the internet. The interaction between Ayala and one of the officers gets … [Link]

Mashable » Barb from 'Stranger Things' got an Emmy nomination and Twitter is freaking out

Thursday 13 July 17:31:08 UTC 2017

Stranger Things will be at the Emmys — Netflix's nostalgic thriller got a best drama nomination, as well as acting nominations for Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and…Barb (Shannon Purser). The internet loves Barb, but that love didn't necessarily spread to the nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series — especially when star Winona Ryder was snubbed entirely. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Popular Science » Trampolines are more dangerous than you think

Thursday 13 July 17:27:45 UTC 2017

Health And no, the padding and nets don’t really help. They're basically giant bouncy surfaces for kids with undeveloped coordination to fling themselves around on. So are you surprised? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robotic landers could start mining the moon as early as 2020

Thursday 13 July 17:27:21 UTC 2017

Moon Express has just unveiled plans for three lunar expeditions. The firm aims to mine moon rocks to sell on Earth, and vague laws mean it probably can [Link]

Slashdot » Swedish Security Company Boss Declared 'Bankrupt' After Identity Stolen

Thursday 13 July 17:20:00 UTC 2017

The man running Sweden's biggest security firm was declared bankrupt this week after his identity was hacked. Though the sub-optimal branding implications were hard to miss, Securitas AB was able to put the whole awkward incident behind it by the end of the day. From a report: Alf Goransson, the company's 59-year-old chief executive officer since 2007, won an appeal … [Link]

Mashable » This man is taking Instagram Stories to mind-blowing new levels

Thursday 13 July 17:12:10 UTC 2017

Many of us use Instagram Stories to upload snapshots of our everyday lives, be they pics of our hipster iced lattes or shots of our nights on the town.  But, one rather inventive guy has found a creative way to turn Instagram Stories into interactive games. And, they're pretty damn addictive.  SEE ALSO: I can't be basic on Instagram anymore and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Experiences or stuff, what’s the best buy for a happiness boost?

Thursday 13 July 17:10:00 UTC 2017

A decade of research that says buying experiences makes you happier than gaining possessions is being questioned. Is stuff king again, wonders James Wallman [Link]

Mashable » Tickets are now available for the 2017 Social Good Summit!

Thursday 13 July 17:02:37 UTC 2017

In the midst of this rapidly changing world, it’s easy to lose sight of long-term initiatives, such as the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. So at this year’s Social Good Summit, we’re aiming to keep the Future in Focus. On Sunday, September 17, Mashable, the United Nations Foundation, the United Nations Development Programme, and the 92nd Street Y will … [Link]

Mashable » Where did everyone leave off at the end of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6?

Thursday 13 July 16:56:21 UTC 2017

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Mashable » 8 Dogs Who Accomplished More Than You Ever Will

Thursday 13 July 16:49:07 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Dogs, Pets, Mashable Reels, Culture, and Animals [Link]

Mashable » Doomfist's 'Overwatch' skins are here and we need them now

Thursday 13 July 16:43:57 UTC 2017

Doomfist’s skins have been revealed on the Overwatch public test region and they look pretty amazing. Doomfist arrived on the PC-only public test region last week, shaking up the Overwatch roster with his super-powered punches. The villainous hero's 10 starting skins were added to the PTR Wednesday, showing off just how cool Doomfist can look if you're lucky with your loot … [Link]

Slashdot » Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T Want Congress To Make a Net Neutrality Law Because They Will Write It

Thursday 13 July 16:40:00 UTC 2017

From a report on The Verge: Companies and organizations that rely on an open internet rallied on Wednesday for a "day of action" on net neutrality, and America's biggest internet service providers have responded with arrogance and contempt for their customers. Comcast's David Cohen called arguments in favor of FCC regulation "scare tactics" and "hysteria." Beyond the dismissive rhetoric, ISPs … [Link]

Popular Science » Stay powered wherever you go with this waterproof solar charger

Thursday 13 July 16:30:50 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Power any two mobile devices and save 72 percent off MSRP. Stay powered wherever you go with this waterproof solar charger. Read on. [Link]

Popular Science » Sexy sounds lure invasive cane toads into traps

Thursday 13 July 16:24:32 UTC 2017

Animals Let’s not get it on. Killing me softly with his song. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » Europe Says Employers Must Warn Job Applicants Before Checking Them Out on Social Media

Thursday 13 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Europe has a message for employers: Think twice before you check the social media profiles of job applicants. From a report: European officials have issued new guidelines that warn bosses about the legal hazards of scrolling through the social media profiles of potential hires. The rules require employers to issue a disclaimer before they check applicants' online accounts, including Facebook, … [Link]

Mashable » London Tube ditches 'ladies and gentlemen' greetings in the name of gender inclusion

Thursday 13 July 15:49:19 UTC 2017

“Ladies and gentlemen…" If you frequent public transit, you're probably used to hearing this booming, gendered greeting over loudspeakers. But London Tube travelers are starting to hear a new greeting that hopes to welcome transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming commuters. SEE ALSO: 10 trans and gender-nonconforming youth activists of color changing the world The familiar phrase "ladies and gentlemen" is being removed … [Link]

Mashable » Dashcam video of car crash lines up insanely perfectly with background music

Thursday 13 July 15:40:18 UTC 2017

Sometimes the stars just simply align. A piece of incredibly serendipitous footage was caught by a dashcam yesterday of an unfortunate car crash. While the crash is nothing crazy, if you turn the volume on you will unlock a higher plane of existence. Just as the impact occurs, by some freak coincidence, the song playing on the radio in the … [Link]

Mashable » ‘Stranger Things’ turns Emmy nominations upside down

Thursday 13 July 15:39:19 UTC 2017

Emmy nominees were announced Thursday morning, and shows like This is Us and The Crown have got to be very happy right now. Not only that, but Netflix's Stranger Things snagged a nomination for best drama series — and so did Barb (Shannon Purser), for guest actress in a drama. As we previously explained, Game of Thrones' no-noms status wasn't a … [Link]

Mashable » The next great social network: Google Earth?

Thursday 13 July 15:29:39 UTC 2017

Google Earth could become your next go-to platform to share a story in the not-so-distant future — but your posts won't be restricted to a timeline like other, less terrestrially-focused social networks.   Instead, your statuses, photos, and videos will be tracked on Google Earth's map of the planet, tied to the location where your adventures took place. Your posts could … [Link]

Mashable » We're marveling at this awesome fan-made Iron Man suit made only with a little 3D printer

Thursday 13 July 15:26:51 UTC 2017

Stark Industries might have a new super suit builder to hire for the company. The guy to give Tony Stark a run for his money is Jesse Lovell, a cosplayer from Brisbane, Australia, who built an insanely realistic version of Iron Man's super suit via 3D printer. He posted his creation to Reddit Thursday, saying that the suit is made up … [Link]

Mashable » Surprisingly, Mario thrives in the violent world of 'Dark Souls'

Thursday 13 July 15:22:24 UTC 2017

When Mario enters the world of Dark Souls, it turns out he actually does pretty well for himself. Game modder JellyElite brought Mario into Dark Souls 3, set to the tune of the Super Mario Odyssey theme song, creating Dark Souls Odyssey. With his iconic red hat and jumping skills, Mario kicks all kinds of ass in the cold, dark, … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Living Drug' That Fights Cancer By Harnessing The Immune System Clears Key Hurdle

Thursday 13 July 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an NPR report: A new kind of cancer treatment that uses genetically engineered cells from a patient's immune system to attack their cancer easily cleared a crucial hurdle Wednesday. A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee unanimously recommended that the agency approve this "living drug" approach for children and young adults who are fighting a common … [Link]

Mashable » 'Time' cover gets as candid as possible about Donald Trump Jr.'s emails

Thursday 13 July 15:14:28 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ cover gets as candid as possible about Donald Trump Jr.'s emails","sources":[{~ More about Business, Media, Conversations, Russia, and Donald Trump [Link]

Mashable » Super trippy music video made with cats is a true masterpiece

Thursday 13 July 15:14:04 UTC 2017

Free time is great; you have the opportunity to do some cleaning, look for a new apartment, call a friend… Or you can do what this woman did and make a music video with your cats.  Depending on who you are, you might see this as productive. And we accept you. Redditor cakes1todough1 took some time out of her — we're … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things entrepreneurs should know about sustainable investing

Thursday 13 July 15:12:03 UTC 2017

Planning for the future health of our planet starts today, with everyone playing their part – from little businesses all the way up to the global players.    Where you put your money can send a powerful message.    One example of this is UBS, which is investing more client money into companies that meet specific sustainability criteria, typically as … [Link]

Mashable » Writhing snake head shows us why you shouldn't cut the head off a snake

Thursday 13 July 15:02:43 UTC 2017

Warning: The video below may be disturbing for some. This snake fought till it could fight no more. SEE ALSO: Uninvited rattlesnake tries to hitch ride on a passing boat, causes panic Jill-Scott Mollett posted a video of a still-moving decapitated snake to her Facebook page. In her post, she wrote: "So the girls found a cottonmouth water moccasin today, in … [Link]

Mashable » Behold: the cringiest Trump handshake yet

Thursday 13 July 15:00:45 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ is already shaking things up in France.","image":&qu~ the cringiest Trump handshake yet","sources":[{&qu~ trump,viral video,handshake,emmanuel macron","sec0":null,~ trump,viral video,handshake,emmanuel macron","videoSeriesName&~ More about Video, Conversations, Politics, France, and Paris [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez's new song is just as great as 'Bad Liar,' and you need to listen to it right now

Thursday 13 July 14:59:49 UTC 2017

Selena Gomez is *finally* coming out with a new album, and after gracing us with the hit "Bad Liar," she's released another single. "Fetish," released Thursday, features Gucci Mane, and has a sound similar to that of "Bad Liar."  The video is a close-up of her lips as she sings the song, which is admittedly pretty great. And judging by the … [Link]

Popular Science » Tesla is building the world’s biggest battery. Here’s how it will work.

Thursday 13 July 14:57:17 UTC 2017

Technology Get amped to learn about lithium-ion energy storage! By the end of the year, the state of South Australia will be home to the world’s biggest battery, if Elon Musk and Tesla make good on an ambitious commitment. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian got mommy-shamed for dressing North in something slightly resembling a 'corset'

Thursday 13 July 14:45:38 UTC 2017

Everyone, enough with the mom-shaming already. Kim Kardashian received criticism this week after paparazzi photos were taken of North West wearing what looked like a corset and slip dress. SEE ALSO: Mom-shaming is real, and we all need to shut the hell up Did ya'll like North's customised Baby Yeezys she wore yesterday? They'll be available on THEKIDSSUPPLY.COM next week Monday … [Link]

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

Thursday 13 July 14:43:34 UTC 2017

This is amazing. A woman emailed her office saying she was staying home for mental health reasons…and her boss responded in the best wayHis email was then tweeted out where it has since gone viral.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Mashable Video, Social Good, Work Life, and Activism [Link]

Mashable » Earn industry-standard certifications in Adobe Creative Cloud's popular programs

Thursday 13 July 14:41:16 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The cliché of the starving artist exists for a reason—it’s hard to get paid for your skills with a paint brush. Luckily, there is a career path that will allow you to make your masterpieces and develop marketable skills simultaneously. With a solid foundation … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Finally Admits It Doesn't Have the Funding To Land Humans on Mars

Thursday 13 July 14:40:00 UTC 2017

For years, NASA has been chalking out and expanding its plans to go to Mars. The agency's Journey to Mars project aims to land humans on the red planet during the 2030s. For years, the agency has been reassuring us that it will be able to make do all those audacious projects within the budget it gets. Until now, that … [Link]

Mashable » The seven 'Game of Thrones' fan theories you need to know before starting Season 7

Thursday 13 July 14:38:08 UTC 2017

Spoiler alert: This post contains spoilers through Game of Thrones season 6. Winter is almost here again … and it's kind of too bad. Because let's be real: the dirty little secret of Game of Thrones fandom is that not watching this show is almost as fun as watching it.  SEE ALSO: The Stark siblings are struggling in 'Game of Thrones' … [Link]

Mashable » Hyperloop One travel just got a step closer to reality

Thursday 13 July 14:36:16 UTC 2017

Hyperloop One successfully tested hyperloop travel as it watched a sled swoosh inside a near-vacuum tunnel at a maximum speed of 70 mph.  The company claims this is the first time anyone has conducted a fully-realized test and promises to test a real pod capable of carrying people in the near future. Read more…More about Technology, Transportation, Mashable Video, Nevada, and … [Link]

Mashable » Almost no big retailers support Bitcoin, and it's not hard to guess why

Thursday 13 July 14:25:48 UTC 2017

Bitcoin’s price has been booming in the last two years (with some recent hiccups). This must mean that the cryptocurrency is becoming ubiquitous at online retailers, right? Wrong. According to a new Morgan Stanley report, via Bloomberg, only three out of 500 largest online merchants accept Bitcoin.  And it's not growing either. That number is down from five retailers last year.  … [Link]

Mashable » If these stories from people who saw 'The Big Sick' don't get you to a theater, nothing will

Thursday 13 July 14:25:35 UTC 2017

There's no one way to describe The Big Sick. It's a love story, a story of family, a story of illness, a story of struggling on the road to success. It's also a true story that happened to writers Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, and as the film prepares for worldwide release, Nanjiani shared some of the heartfelt responses … [Link]

Mashable » Intense video shows elephant stranded at sea being saved by rescuers

Thursday 13 July 14:24:30 UTC 2017

This wasn't your typical rescue mission. An intense video circulating the internet (a version of which was posted by the Daily Mirror Sri Lanka and embedded above) shows rescuers from the Sri Lanka navy towing an elephant stranded at sea back to shore.  SEE ALSO: Elephants run to greet a rescued baby elephant because yes, they are better than us … [Link]

Mashable » Girl practicing ballet totally takes out little brother

Thursday 13 July 14:23:15 UTC 2017

When you were younger, did you ever hit your little sibling, realized how much you hurt them, and gave them a free shot to hit you back to be "even?" Well, this is a situation where one big sister owes her little brother a HUGE chance to get even. Twitter user Haley Funk posted this video of her practicing some ballet … [Link]

Mashable » Uber waves the white flag in Russia, will combine business with Yandex

Thursday 13 July 14:20:26 UTC 2017

Like the rest of us, Uber doesn't want to spend too much more time thinking about Russia.  The ride-hailing giant is combining its business with Russia's Yandex to form a new company in eastern Europe valued at $3.7 billion, Uber announced Thursday.  Uber is tossing in $225 million for the new company and hold on to 36.6 percent ownership.  Yandex will … [Link]

Popular Science » China just deployed to its first overseas base

Thursday 13 July 14:13:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal A logistics hub for the Middle East and North Africa. This week, China sent a task force to man up its first foreign military base, in the strategically located country of Djibouti. [Link]

Mashable » Gigi Hadid gets real about her heritage, Zayn's tattoos and more in '73 Questions'

Thursday 13 July 14:05:22 UTC 2017

Gigi Hadid is really good at sleeping on planes. She also loves her boyfriend Zayn's pies, would be invisible if she had a superpower, and has a Barbie made in her likeness. The "73 Questions" video series from Vogue rarely reveals much about the star of the video—and if anything, maybe that's the point.  Gigi is as normal as one … [Link]

Slashdot » EFF Officially Appeals Tim Berners-Lee Decision On DRM In HTML

Thursday 13 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Last week, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) decided to officially recommend the use of Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) for protecting copyrighted video on the internet. This will enable web surfers to watch media in a browser that requires Digital Rights Management copy protection without the need for browser-based plugins. "It moves the responsibility for interaction from plugins to the … [Link]

Mashable » You can now use a dick pic as a password. Why, god? Why.

Thursday 13 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

What if instead of using a password you could just use your penis? CamSoda, the webcam platform, is proposing you do just that. They're launching a very intimate new way to keep your account secure. It's called Dick-ometrics, and as the name suggests it uses your peen print as a way to identify you. Okaaaaay. Here's how it works: Beginning today, … [Link]

Mashable » 22,000 people accidentally signed up to clean toilets because people don't read Wi-Fi terms

Thursday 13 July 13:55:29 UTC 2017

Let’s be honest, how many of us really read the terms and conditions when we sign up for anything? Well, 22,000 people unwittingly signed up to carry out 1,000 hours of community service in exchange for free Wi-Fi. Oops! SEE ALSO: These drones with Wi-Fi have X-ray vision Public Wi-Fi provider Purple added a spoof term to its T&Cs on its … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama's appearance at the ESPYs was the best part of the show

Thursday 13 July 13:45:03 UTC 2017

At this point, any sighting of the Obama family feels like a much needed embrace after an exhausting day, and on Wednesday night, we all received bear hug from Michelle Obama.  The former FLOTUS was at the ESPY awards to posthumously honor Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Her unexpected appearance at the sports awards … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Women with worse endometriosis pain have more fertility problems

Thursday 13 July 13:37:32 UTC 2017

Although around 10 per cent of women have endometriosis, little is known about the condition. Now severe pain has been linked to increased infertility [Link]

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

Thursday 13 July 13:37:13 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 » Why threats against net neutrality mean you need a VPN now more than ever

Thursday 13 July 13:36:29 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The current conversation around net neutrality is getting louder and louder, and unless you want Comcast and Verizon dictating your web surfing habits, there are plenty of good reasons to listen up.  While these telecom companies and other tech giants like Google, Amazon, and … [Link]

Slashdot » 3 ISPs Have Spent $572 Million To Kill Net Neutrality Since 2008

Thursday 13 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from DSLReports: A study by Maplight indicates that for every one comment submitted to the FCC on net neutrality (and there have been roughly 5 million so far), the telecom industry has spent $100 in lobbying to crush the open internet. The group found that Comcast, AT&T, Verizon and the National Cable & Telecommunications … [Link]

Mashable » Bran from 'Game of Thrones' says Stark family reunion will be 'disappointing'

Thursday 13 July 12:49:13 UTC 2017

Well, it's official, folks: everything you've ever known and loved is dead. At least on Game of Thrones, that is.  A series seemingly fueled by the blood of innocent direwolf pups, the actor behind Bran Stark, Isaac Hempstead Wright, struck a blow to our last hope at some warm fuzzies in Season 7.  Arya very clearly "not" attending a Stark reunionImage: … [Link]

Popular Science » Bonobo ladies get to choose their mates and boy oh boy are they picky

Thursday 13 July 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Animals Most males miss out. Bonobos get it on every which way—except with unattractive dudes. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » If you're a Verizon customer, you should change your PIN — now

Thursday 13 July 12:26:35 UTC 2017

If you're a Verizon customer, you need to change your PIN — the personal identification number you use when contacting customer service — right now. An security firm revealed on Wednesday that information on as many as 14 million Verizon accounts was exposed on an unsecured server. The information consisted of the subscriber's name, cellphone number, and the account PIN. The … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver has been offically inducted in Stephen Colbert's 'Trump attacked me on Twitter' Hall of Fame

Thursday 13 July 12:20:39 UTC 2017

There's a new hall of fame in town and honestly, it might be the most relevant award ceremony we have these days. Stephen Colbert's "Trump Attacked Me on Twitter" Hall of Fame is officially a thing, and the first inductees are none other than national heroes John Oliver, Joe Scarborough, and Mika Brzezinksi.  "I just wanted to say a kind … [Link]

Mashable » Hodor and Amy fall in love in this Sodastream advert that takes place in a post-plastic universe

Thursday 13 July 12:03:53 UTC 2017

We're here for this.  Sodastream has enlisted the talents of Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik and Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn to tell the story of The Lost Tribe of the Homoschlepiens who had running water all around them, but could only drink out of plastic bottles. SEE ALSO: Mayim Bialik has something to say about people calling grown … [Link]

Mashable » Bumble borrows Tinder's thirstiest feature and we're not entirely sure why

Thursday 13 July 11:38:34 UTC 2017

The Tinder SuperLike is, without a doubt, the app's thirstiest, most desperate feature. And now rival app Bumble has just launched a copycat version of the feature — called "SuperSwipe" — for reasons beyond our comprehension.  SEE ALSO: Face it, Super Liking on Tinder is for losers Bumble announced the new SuperSwipe feature Wednesday, claiming that the feature allows you to … [Link]

Mashable » New Spotify feature seems to miss the entire point of music

Thursday 13 July 11:15:00 UTC 2017

There’s something really, truly special about flipping from a band called Oozing Wound to, oh, the second act of Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet ballet. It's why Spotify is one of the greatest products of the App Age, and it's also why we have some issues with the service's new "Spotify for Brands" page. SEE ALSO: 10 Varsity-Level Spotify Tricks Visit … [Link]

Mashable » Hodor surprises fans, holds the door one last time on a 'Game of Thrones' tour in Northern Ireland

Thursday 13 July 11:00:56 UTC 2017

Hodor, you may gone, but you will never be forgotten. Kristian Nairn — the actor who played the iconic one-line character — is making sure of it. SEE ALSO: Emilia Clarke has the most badass names for her 4 'Game of Thrones' wigs Nairn crashed one of Trip Advisor's top-ranked Game of Thrones tours in Northern Ireland.  He ironically hid behind … [Link]

Mashable » Cult of the party parrot: How a ridiculous bird became an emoji hero

Thursday 13 July 11:00:00 UTC 2017

They call themselves disciples. Their first commandment: party or die. OK, well, maybe not really die, but that party part — that’s for real. The Disciples of Sirocco are a group of Redditors obsessed with party parrot, a multicolored, animated bird emoji who always looks to be having the time of his life. Their mission was to turn the emoji into … [Link]

Mashable » White Walkers invade the streets of London ahead of next 'Game of Thrones'

Thursday 13 July 10:22:35 UTC 2017

It’s winter in July on the streets of London. SEE ALSO: This GIF is every 'Game of Thrones' fan right now Londoners casually going about their business yesterday might have looked up from their phones to see a terrifying sight — a band of White Walkers trolling the city. Thankfully, they weren't out for blood. They were there to promote the … [Link]

Mashable » Gandalf and Professor McGonagall had a magical time at Wimbledon

Thursday 13 July 10:14:26 UTC 2017

It really doesn't get much more magical than Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Ian McKellen hanging out together. SEE ALSO: Flying ants have invaded Wimbledon and it's impossibly gross Everyone's favourite witch and wizard pairing visited Wimbledon on Wednesday to take in some of that sweet tennis action. Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Ian McKellen are having a good look from … [Link]

Mashable » Company starts offering 'menstrual leave' for women on the first day of their period

Thursday 13 July 10:12:20 UTC 2017

This is something we all need, stat.  An Indian media company is offering "menstrual leave" to its female staff, encouraging them to take the first day of their periods off. SEE ALSO: There's no period emoji. This campaign wants to change that. Culture Machine, which employs 75 women, is applying the new policy from July on, and has called on … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Releases Juno's First Stunning Close-Ups of Jupiter's Giant Storm

Thursday 13 July 10:00:00 UTC 2017

NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back the first photos from its close flyby over Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot. These images offer the closest ever view of the massive storm. The Verge reports: Juno has been orbiting Jupiter for a little over a year on a mission to study the planet's interior, atmosphere, and magnetosphere. Its elliptical orbit around the … [Link]

Mashable » Kellyanne Conway holds up flash cards, instantly becomes meme

Thursday 13 July 9:36:54 UTC 2017

If you're a politician and you decide to hold up a sign, or a piece of paper, or pretty much any blank surface, there's only one thing that's going to happen — you're going to get meme'd. That likelihood doubles if you're Kellyanne Conway. SEE ALSO: I have drawn the Trump administration as Sonic the Hedgehog and I am ready to … [Link]

Mashable » Professor writes rant after no one shows up to his class

Thursday 13 July 9:36:48 UTC 2017

Look, some of us have skipped class here and there for whatever reason. But it's pretty bad when everyone does the same too. And in the first week. Adrian Raftery, an associate professor at Australia's Deakin University, was not impressed when no one showed up for his class, and wrote a LinkedIn post accompanied with a photo of the empty class … [Link]

Mashable » Guy fools Google and Apple Maps into naming a road after him

Thursday 13 July 9:25:57 UTC 2017

One guy managed to get the government and a group of official mapping apps to list a road named after him. And he got away with it for over four years. In 2013, Ge Yulu, an artist in Beijing, found a street that didn't carry a street sign. So he put up an official-looking sign with his own name on it. … [Link]

Mashable » Kind stranger picks up firefighters' $400 Denny's bill after they tackled huge blaze

Thursday 13 July 9:18:54 UTC 2017

A group of firefighters had just finished tackling the La Cadena Fire in La Loma Hills in Southern California when they headed to their local Denny's restaurant for a meal. Little did they know, they wouldn't be parting with any money on this particular occasion.  SEE ALSO: Aerial videos capture terrifying wildfires scorching California Twenty-five firefighters from Colton, San Bernardino County, … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds queued up overnight 2 days before Supreme x Louis Vuitton's launch

Thursday 13 July 9:01:41 UTC 2017

You aren't a true Supreme x LV fan until you've queued up overnight for it. Hundreds of people in Singapore queued up overnight on Wednesday, just for a chance to buy a piece of the Supreme x Louis Vuitton collection, come Friday when it launches here. SEE ALSO: No one should buy Louis Vuitton's stupidly expensive smartwatch Let's be clear — … [Link]

Mashable » 26-year-old with rare skin condition is challenging beauty standards

Thursday 13 July 8:35:16 UTC 2017

Sara Geurts was just 10 when she was diagnosed with Dermatosparaxis Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (dEDS). dEDS is a disorder that affects the connective tissues, and is caused by a defect in collagen which results in saggy, wrinkled skin, amongst other symptoms. SEE ALSO: Teen conquers her biggest fear with radiant bathing suit Twitter post For Sara, her younger days consisted of her … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand lays claim to the 'British classic' that is mince toast

Thursday 13 July 8:29:23 UTC 2017

The anger from Brits over mince toast was palpable.  Mince toast! How dare the Americans — specifically food website Eater — claim the dish was a "quintessential British comfort classic."  SEE ALSO: Hugh Grant defines a popular British insult with the help of Donald Trump Jr. That was according to a video it posted on Monday, in which it visited London's … [Link]

Mashable » LG to launch another big-screened flagship on Aug. 31

Thursday 13 July 7:56:17 UTC 2017

LG has sent out invites for the first major event at this year's IFA tech trade show in Berlin.  On August 31, the company will show a phone, and though the invite was information-scarce, we can quite safely assume that it'll be the LG V30.  SEE ALSO: The LG V20 is a safe, dependable upgrade, after the failure of modular G5 … [Link]

Mashable » 14-year-old who can ball is incredibly also named Jeremy Lin

Thursday 13 July 7:03:30 UTC 2017

No, this Asian basket wunderkind isn't that Jeremy Lin.  The 14-year-old, who bears the same name as Brooklyn Nets' point guard Jeremy Lin, has been described as "one of the stand out players" at the 2017 Ballislife Jr All American Camp, that took place in Orange County, CA on Jun. 30. "Jeremy impressed us with his range and his passing … [Link]

Slashdot » Private Company Plans To Bring Moon Rocks Back To Earth In Three Years

Thursday 13 July 7:00:00 UTC 2017

mi writes: Moon Express, founded in 2010 to win the Google Lunar XPRIZE, says it is self-funded to begin bringing kilograms of lunar rocks back to Earth within about three years. "We absolutely intend to make these samples available globally for scientific research, and make them available to collectors as well," said Bob Richards, one of the company's founders, in … [Link]

Slashdot » Era of 'Biological Annihilation' Is Underway, Scientists Warn

Thursday 13 July 3:30:00 UTC 2017

Tatiana Schlossberg reports via The New York Times (Warning: source may be paywalled, alternate source): From the common barn swallow to the exotic giraffe, thousands of animal species are in precipitous decline, a sign that an irreversible era of mass extinction is underway, new research finds. The study, published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, calls … [Link]

Mashable » No need to worry, just hundreds of thousands of fire ants forming living towers

Thursday 13 July 1:22:23 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ can also form rafts. ","image":"http~ need to worry, just hundreds of thousands of fire ants forming living towers","sources":[{~ ants","sec0":null,&q~ ants","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Science, Flooding, Insects, Bugs, and Fire Ants [Link]

Mashable » The Afghan girls robotics team will now be allowed into the U.S.

Thursday 13 July 1:10:43 UTC 2017

A team of Afghan girls who were denied entry to the U.S. to compete in a robotics competition are now going to be allowed in, thanks to … President Trump? Yep, you read that right. SEE ALSO: This girls robotics team from Afghanistan was denied visas for a U.S. competition In an incredibly ironic twist, Trump reportedly urged U.S. officials to … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft's 'talking camera' app for the blind isn't as magical as it sounds

Thursday 13 July 1:00:41 UTC 2017

Microsoft is trying to prove its artificial intelligence can do more than guess your age or win at Pac-Man.   On Wednesday, the company released Seeing AI, a "talking camera" app for iOS meant to help the visually impaired navigate their surroundings. SEE ALSO: Microsoft squeezed AI onto a Raspberry Pi Its list of features sounds almost too good to be … [Link]

Slashdot » The Audi A8: First Production Car To Achieve Level 3 Autonomy

Thursday 13 July 0:50:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares a report from IEEE Spectrum: The 2018 Audi A8, just unveiled in Barcelona, counts as the world's first production car to offer Level 3 autonomy. Level 3 means the driver needn't supervise things at all, so long as the car stays within guidelines. Here that involves driving no faster than 60 kilometers per hour (37 mph), which is … [Link]

Mashable » Buffering icons of death, ranked

Thursday 13 July 0:49:51 UTC 2017

In a world without net neutrality, we'll likely be seeing a lot more annoying loading animations around the web.  These buffering icons are what you see when an app or video is loading, before you actually view it. And without net neutrality, internet service providers can make some sites load even more slowly (the horror) if their owners don't pay up. … [Link]

Mashable » Shia LaBeouf apologizes for 'new low': Video of racist comments toward cops

Thursday 13 July 0:49:39 UTC 2017

Shia LaBeouf has apologized after footage leaked showing the actor making racist comments towards police in a Georgia police station. LaBeouf was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of public drunkenness, obstruction, and disorderly conduct after an incident at Georgia's City Market in Savannah. But new footage released on Wednesday from inside the police station shows a much darker story. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » MLB player deletes Twitter account after calling fan a flea 'on the nutsack of society'

Thursday 13 July 0:10:58 UTC 2017

As Yo Gotti once said, it goes down in the DM.  Major League Baseball player Alex Bregman just learned this the hard way.  Bregman deleted his Twitter account after reacting, ahem, strongly to criticism from a fan. Here's what happened. Bregman slid into the fan's DMs (which are direct messages, for all you olds), then got savagely owned by said fan, … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon May Give Developers Your Private Alexa Transcripts

Thursday 13 July 0:10:00 UTC 2017

According to The Information, Amazon may give developers access to your private Alexa audio recordings. Until now, Amazon has not given third-party developers access to what you say to the voice assistant, while Google has with its Google Home speaker. Engadget reports: So far, Alexa developers can only see non-identifying information, like the number of times you use a specific … [Link]

Mashable » Fancy yourself a dog expert? Guess these breeds

Thursday 13 July 0:04:14 UTC 2017

DNA testing kits have been a game changer for people wanting to know more about their genetic makeup and ancestry. But, this technology has left all of us asking the exact same question: WHAT ABOUT THE DOGS?! Now, we can use a similar test on our canines. So, of course, we have cheek-swabbed a handful of pooches for genetic testing for … [Link]

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