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 » Brutal video shows exactly why orcas are called killer whales

Friday 14 July 23:47:26 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Listen to this synth version of the 'Game of Thrones' theme while you wait for the premiere

Friday 14 July 23:46:58 UTC 2017

Musician GLASYS recently caught the attention of the one and only T-Pain with a voice manipulator video. Clearly, he's got serious talent. Since Game of Thrones Season 7 is premiering Sunday, GLASYS has put his talent to good use with a synthesized cover of the show's theme. In an alternate universe Game of Thrones is a sci-fi show and this … [Link]

Mashable » John Lasseter won't direct 'Toy Story 4'

Friday 14 July 23:32:39 UTC 2017

Toy Story 4 is making a big change behind the scenes. John Lasseter — head of Disney animation and Pixar who helmed the first two Toy Story films — will not be steering the fourth. Instead, Toy Story 4 will be directed by Josh Cooley. (Not to be confused with Josh Dickey, who is an entertainment editor at Mashable. Hi, boss!) … [Link]

Mashable » 'Minecraft' community heartbroken after the Pokémon Company shut down their favorite mod

Friday 14 July 23:24:18 UTC 2017

You might've heard of a little game called Minecraft, and the popular craze grandparents like refer to as "your Pokemans." Back in 2012, the mod Pixelmon combined the two, cultivating a substantial community of dedicated users, modders, Youtubers, and servers over the years. That all came to an end when The Pokémon Company sent the development team behind the mod an … [Link]

Mashable » Pixar's next new movie will take you all the way to the magical world of … suburbia?

Friday 14 July 23:13:50 UTC 2017

Pixar’s next new project is taking us all the way to the weird, wild world of … suburbia? But wait: these aren't just any suburbs. They're suburbs in a magical fantasy universe where dragons fly overhead, unicorns dig through trash cans ("they're like possums," explains director Dan Scanlon), and mushroom houses line the streets. SEE ALSO: All the Disney princesses are … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' cast asks our Magic 8 Ball about their fates

Friday 14 July 22:58:12 UTC 2017

We presented the 'Game of Thrones' cast members with our very own dragon egg Magic 8 Ball and let them ask about the fates of their characters, among other things. Read more…More about Hbo, Interview, Game Of Thrones, Cast, and Jon Snow [Link]

Mashable » All the Disney princesses are coming back for the 'Wreck-It Ralph' sequel

Friday 14 July 22:55:13 UTC 2017

Technically, Vanellope von Schweetz has always been a Disney princess – it's actually a huge plot point in Wreck-It Ralph. (Um, sorry, spoiler alert.) Now, in the sequel, she'll get to meet all the other Disney princesses out there. Every single one. SEE ALSO: Lin Manuel-Miranda shows off his Cockney accent for 'Mary Poppins' at D23 In a clip shown at … [Link]

Mashable » 'Incredibles 2' will put Elastigirl 'at the center of the action' while dad stays home

Friday 14 July 22:43:20 UTC 2017

Elastigirl, this is your moment. The Incredibles 2 will put Helen Parr (Holly Hunter) "at the center of the action" while dad, Bob Parr, (Craig T. Nelson) stays at home with baby Jack-Jack — "an all new challenge" for Mr. Incredible, the film's director, Brad Bird, said Thursday at Disney's D23 Expo animation panel. SEE ALSO: Oh, boy! Disney's bringing all … [Link]

Mashable » YESSS: Taraji P. Henson joins 'Wreck-It Ralph' sequel as … an algorithm?

Friday 14 July 22:34:21 UTC 2017

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 is going online with Yesss — not an exclamation, but a new character to be voiced by Taraji P. Henson. SEE ALSO: Oh, boy! Disney's bringing all the goodies from Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar to D23 Yesss is a "algorithm" — a very hip and stylish one at that — who guides Ralph … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' cast asks a Magic 8 Ball about their Season 7 fates

Friday 14 July 22:31:33 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ magic dragon egg does not lie.","image":"~ of Thrones' cast asks our Magic 8 Ball about their fates","sources":[{&~ of thrones,cast,jon snow,game of thrones season 7,magic 8 ball","sec0":null,&q~ of thrones,cast,jon snow,game of thrones season 7,magic 8 ball","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Game Of Thrones, Gwendoline Christie, Kit Harington, Game Of Thrones Season 7, and Alfie Allen [Link]

Mashable » Shep Smith gets so riled up by Donald Trump Jr. revelation he basically word vomits

Friday 14 July 22:19:26 UTC 2017

This Donald Trump Jrstory is one that just won't quit, and Shep Smith continued to prove himself as Fox News' voice of reason today when he got wind of an eighth confirmed participant in Trump Jr.'s 2016 meetings with a Russian lawyer.  SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert predicts Donald Trump Jr.'s future using genius diagram The news of the eighth (!!!) person … [Link]

Mashable » Disney's new animated project is going into outer space

Friday 14 July 22:11:21 UTC 2017

DisneyToon Studios is ready to fly higher than ever. At D23 today, Disney announced a new movie set "at the furthest edges of aviation" – i.e., space. And if the cartoon eyes are any indication, it seems to be another project set in the Cars and Planes universe. SEE ALSO: The first photos of Star Wars Land are here and let … [Link]

Mashable » Lin Manuel-Miranda shows off his Cockney accent for 'Mary Poppins' at D23

Friday 14 July 21:55:55 UTC 2017

“It’s a good thing you come along when you did, Mary Poppins!" was all he said, but it was just enough to know that the Cockney accent that Dick Van Dyke made so — um, iconic? — in 1964's Mary Poppins is in good hands for Mary Poppins Returns. SEE ALSO: Oh, boy! Disney's bringing all the goodies from Star Wars, … [Link]

Mashable » NASA video lets you soar over Pluto, and it's pretty amazing

Friday 14 July 21:52:19 UTC 2017

Want to know what Pluto’s terrain looks like? Spoiler alert: It’s really cool.  Using data from the New Horizons spacecraft and digital elevation models of both the planet and its largest moon, Charon, scientists were able to develop these awesome flyover movies. SEE ALSO: NASA's newest treasure trove of alien planets will help us find our place in the galaxy A … [Link]

Mashable » Alex Jones' horrifying rants become much easier to handle as a calm indie-folk song

Friday 14 July 21:51:38 UTC 2017

Radio show host, rabid conspiracy theorist, and cancer upon the soul of America Alex Jones is known for his incredibly insensitive and dangerous ideas about nearly everything that happens in modern life.  Well, Super Deluxe is trying to put a bandage over his festering wound of a mouth. They turned Jones' harmful, harmful tirades into a calming Bon Iver song, … [Link]

Mashable » These creepy water bear things will outlive us all

Friday 14 July 21:49:17 UTC 2017

While humans are beginning to figure out how to get the hell off this planet we're destroying, these tiny water bear creatures called tardigrades have evidently been evolving to survive whatever earthly calamity comes their way.  A study published Friday in a journal called Scientific Reports says tardigrades can survive pretty much anything.  SEE ALSO: No, New York Mag: Climate change … [Link]

Popular Science » Five rad and random things I found this week

Friday 14 July 21:30:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 18. Five rad and random things I found this week. The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 18. [Link]

Mashable » Here's the cover of Marie Lu's upcoming YA Batman novel, 'Batman: Nightwalker'

Friday 14 July 21:29:55 UTC 2017

Everyone knows Batman's origin story: young Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered, inspiring him to one day become a dark vigilante to protect the streets of Gotham City.  But few people know what Bruce Wayne's life was like when he was a teenager. SEE ALSO: YA authors will take on Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Catwoman All that is about to change, … [Link]

Mashable » Dashcam captures man's laughable attempt at insurance fraud

Friday 14 July 21:24:00 UTC 2017

If you were considering equipping your vehicle with a dashcam, this may be the clip that sets you over the edge. These tiny cameras have become super popular in recent years, and for good reason. Whether you need video evidence of an accident or attempted insurance fraud, dashcams have helped out countless motorists who otherwise would be in some serious … [Link]

Mashable » Suit up for Comic Con with these awesome fashion finds

Friday 14 July 21:19:19 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Guys. We're a week out from Comic Con International in San Diego, and it's time to get excited about it. Oh, you already were? Good, because SAME.  But if you're still not sure what to wear over this amazing weekend filled with geekery and … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Replace SMS Codes With Mobile Prompts in 2-Step-Verification Procedure

Friday 14 July 21:10:00 UTC 2017

Starting next week Google will overhaul its two-step verification (2SV) procedure and replace one-time codes sent via SMS with prompts shown on the user's smartphone. From a report: This change in the Google 2SV scheme comes after an increase in SS7 telephony protocol attacks that have allowed hackers to take over people's mobile phone numbers to receive one-time codes via … [Link]

Mashable » Soundcloud is struggling. Chance the Rapper says it's here to stay.

Friday 14 July 21:05:18 UTC 2017

Good news for amateur rappers and podcasters everywhere: Soundcloud may have just gotten a new lease on life—and it seems Chance the Rapper may be to thank.  The Chicago rapper tweeted Friday afternoon that the popular but broke audio streaming startup is "here to stay" after a "very fruitful call" with CEO and co-founder, Alex Ljung. The reassurance comes after reports … [Link]

Mashable » GoT's Khal Drogo gets a feminine spin with this DIY costume

Friday 14 July 21:00:00 UTC 2017

In preparation of Game of Thrones season 7 viewing parties, the DIY Costume Squad is here to help you dress appropriately.  Cosplayer Isabella takes the classic Dothraki look of Khal Drogo and gives it the female twist using DIY materials. Read more…More about Game Of Thrones, Leather, Jason Momoa, Cinefix, and Diy Costume Squad [Link]

Popular Science » DJI Spark drone review: A powerful little flying machine for the average person

Friday 14 July 20:57:38 UTC 2017

Gadgets This mini drone brings advanced features in a small package. DJI has entered the entry-level, consumer drone market with the Spark. Here's what it has to offer. [Link]

Mashable » Scientists just fit a GIF onto DNA, which might be the most important thing to ever happen to GIF-kind

Friday 14 July 20:56:21 UTC 2017

GIFs are the fundamental building blocks of our digital existence. Whether they are in texts, tweets, or articles, GIFs are now a staple of how we communicate in the modern world. But now GIFs are making their way to a new frontier: scientists have finally figured out how to store and retrieve them from bacterial DNA. SEE ALSO: A new video … [Link]

Mashable » A swole Jeff Bezos has become one jacked-up, Photoshopped meme

Friday 14 July 20:22:19 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ swole Jeff Bezos has become one jacked-up, Photoshopped meme","sources":[{&q~ More about Watercooler, Amazon, Photoshop, Jeff Bezos, and Photoshop Battle [Link]

Mashable » Bad Lip Reading's version of Mayweather vs. McGregor is absolutely ridiculous

Friday 14 July 20:20:46 UTC 2017

Undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor have not been holding back in their attempts to intimidate each other before their big showdown. Bad Lip Reading added to the hype with a hilarious video that does exactly what Bad Lip Reading is supposed to do. The video ends with Mayweather singing a nonsensical song called "Watch … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this team rescue an elephant that was swept into the sea

Friday 14 July 20:20:09 UTC 2017

The Sri Lanka Navy noticed the elephant during this routine patrol. They quickly took action and moments later, the Department of Wildlife joined.  They used a rope to guide the elephant to shore. The elephant made it to shore and was left in the care of wildlife officials. Read more…More about Water, Wildlife, Ocean, Coast, and Elephant [Link]

Mashable » Mom unwittingly orders a truly disturbing pizza from Domino's

Friday 14 July 20:09:42 UTC 2017

Say what you will about None Pizza Left Beef, but at least it was intentional. The same cannot be said for this monstrosity, which was ordered unwittingly by a mom last week, then posted to Twitter by her son B.J. Stead of the Ohio band Miss May I. (Perhaps you know them? We do not.) SEE ALSO: Heroic pizza delivery guy … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's how we were able to see that giant chunk of ice break off of Antarctica

Friday 14 July 19:58:53 UTC 2017

Science A golden age of Earth observation. A peek into the satellites that let us track the progression of Larsen C from an ice shelf to an iceberg. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Asteroids may have been giant mudballs in the early solar system

Friday 14 July 19:58:40 UTC 2017

Asteroids could have started life as sludgy balls of mud instead of tough rocks, which may explain how rocky planets came to be [Link]

New Scientist – News » Galaxy supercluster is one of the biggest things in the universe

Friday 14 July 19:58:39 UTC 2017

The Saraswati supercluster of 400 galaxies could help us understand the physics governing the whole universe [Link]

Mashable » Congresswomen protest the outdated House dress code by 'baring arms'

Friday 14 July 19:56:59 UTC 2017

Congresswomen are protesting for their right to "bare arms" — literally. On Friday, dozens of House Democrats wore sleeveless clothing and posed for photos to mark the occasion, which has been labelled "Sleeveless Friday."  SEE ALSO: Congressman tweets about impeaching Trump, but don't get too excited The dress initiative was the brainchild of Rep. Jackie Speier (D- Calif.), and was meant … [Link]

Mashable » What happens after Net Neutrality falls?

Friday 14 July 19:48:58 UTC 2017

The internet five years from now could look a lot different than what it is today. Building an online business might be harder than ever thanks to the FCC throwing out the rules surrounding Net Neutrality — the premise that all data on the net should be treated equally regardless of origin or destination. Without Net Neutrality, providers would be … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Never-before-seen photos of leopard cub being raised by a lion

Friday 14 July 19:47:00 UTC 2017

Should the leopard cub survive its unusual upbringing, would it behave more like a lion or a leopard? [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: SpeedCurve, SuperAwesome, Wordbee, Eclipse Stardust, JSON fiddle

Friday 14 July 19:42:02 UTC 2017

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Popular Science » Tardigrades could probably survive the otherwise complete annihilation of life on Earth

Friday 14 July 19:39:55 UTC 2017

Animals Water bear don't care. Water bear don't care. Meet our planet's future overlords. [Link]

Mashable » Bill Clinton channels Sean Spicer by hiding among the Bushes

Friday 14 July 19:21:02 UTC 2017

Former President Bill Clinton has officially embraced the dad joke phase of his life. Clinton attended the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday to celebrate this year's graduating class from the Presidential Leadership Scholars program. While there, he took a moment to to hide among the Bushes, like our good friend in the current White … [Link]

Mashable » This 3D printed heart beats just like the real one

Friday 14 July 19:18:32 UTC 2017

Researchers at ETH, led by doctoral student Nicholas Cohrs, created an artificial silicone heart that was 3D printed as a single piece.  Similar to a real heart, it has a right and left ventricle, and an air-pressurized chamber in place of a septum that pumps blood and fluid from the blood chambers. Read more…More about Science, Mashable Video, 3d Printing, 3d, … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp now allows you to share any file type

Friday 14 July 19:16:06 UTC 2017

WhatsApp is adding a brand new feature in its latest update: the ability to share any file type. WhatsApp previously supported only documents, photos, and videos, but now users can share any file up to 100 MB. This new update could prove to be incredibly useful for people who want to share executable or other obscure files. SEE ALSO: Australia wants … [Link]

Mashable » Pokémon-themed Switch is amazing, but the OG fat Pikachu shoutout makes it

Friday 14 July 19:14:30 UTC 2017

Nintendo has a rich history of colorful consoles and handhelds, but the Nintendo Switch is the least colorful among them.  The Switch is primarily gray, with scarce color options for its detachable joy con controllers. One Reddit user took it took upon himself to eradicate this oversight, creating a colorful, Pokémon-themed Switch fit for the '90s. SEE ALSO: Misty and Brock … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The best way to detect aliens may be by finding their footprints

Friday 14 July 19:14:00 UTC 2017

The first sign of aliens might not be microbes or radio signals but fossilised imprints or excrement left on the solid surfaces of Mars or Titan [Link]

Mashable » Trump wants a transparent border wall so people can dodge huge bags of flying drugs

Friday 14 July 19:05:42 UTC 2017

Donald Trump is convinced that a brand spanking new wall across the border of the United States and Mexico would benefit his country immensely.  But before building the wall or even figuring out who's paying for it, Trump realized it must include one critical design component: transparency. SEE ALSO: Now Trump wants solar panels to pay for the border wall Why … [Link]

Mashable » Shiny objects foreign leaders are using to distract Trump so he doesn't destroy their world

Friday 14 July 19:04:23 UTC 2017

Is there any greater feeling than when America gets to say goodbye to baby Trump for the weekend and put him in the hands of trusted foreign babysitters? Of course, it's embarrassing when Trump throws his country all over the floor or has a temper tantrum until he gets to sit in the cart or hits on someone else's wife in … [Link]

Mashable » Robots should be sent to space…right?

Friday 14 July 19:02:44 UTC 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson weighs in on a moral dilemma with eye-opening wisdom. Should we send robots or people into space?  Read more… More about Space, Robots, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Ethics, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » Samsung releases exploding phone with 100% less exploding

Friday 14 July 18:42:49 UTC 2017

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New Scientist – News » AI coach will train hopeless chatbots to pass the Turing test

Friday 14 July 18:27:00 UTC 2017

A neural network trained to rate how human-like an AI is could turn Alexa and Siri into much more convincing conversation partners [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Lochte betrays Michael Phelps and announces he's on Team Shark

Friday 14 July 18:13:33 UTC 2017

Shark Week makes enemies out of friends.  Despite all those years swimming side-by-side and the countless moments accepting Olympic medals together, Ryan Lochte admits that he has no faith in his peer Michale Phelps, just a days before what might be Phelps' biggest race.  SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps is seriously gonna race a great white shark Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist, … [Link]

Slashdot » Popular Chrome Extension Sold To New Dev Who Immediately Turns It Into Adware

Friday 14 July 18:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A company is going around buying abandoned Chrome extensions from their original developers and converting these add-ons into adware. The latest case is the Particle for YouTube Chrome extension, a simple tool that allows users to change the UI and behavior of some of YouTube's standard features. Because Google was planning major changes to YouTube's UI, … [Link]

Mashable » These are the 5 most savage 'Game of Thrones' episodes so far

Friday 14 July 18:09:41 UTC 2017

Hailed as one of the best shows in TV history, Game of Thrones has delivered many memorable scenes.  These five episodes are the most packed with  outstanding storytelling that makes them the best of the best. Read more…More about Tv, Hbo, Game Of Thrones, Tv Recap, and Jon Snow [Link]

Mashable » The New Vinyl Revolution

Friday 14 July 18:07:17 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Sony, Vinyl, Mashable Reels, Sony Records, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » This new meal kit app is like a Blue Apron for low-income families

Friday 14 July 18:03:00 UTC 2017

Meal delivery services aren't just for the wealthy. In fact, they could be the key to curbing hunger. A new food service from hunger nonprofit Feeding Children Everywhere is bringing simple meal kits to low-income families struggling to afford food. The program, called Fed 40, is giving families across the United States the ability to apply for 40 meal bases that … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Add Main Box Web App Components to Apps with Box UI Elements

Friday 14 July 18:02:22 UTC 2017

Box has announced the general availability of Box Elements, a new set of modular, pre-built UI components developers can use to add elements of the main Box web application to web and mobile applications. The set currently includes four pre-built UI elements: Box Content Preview, Box Content Picker, Box Content Explorer, and Box Content Uploader. [Link]

Popular Science » Ravens are so smart it’s actually kind of disconcerting, new study finds

Friday 14 July 18:01:28 UTC 2017

Animals Unlike so many of us, they actually plan for the future. A flock of ravens ravaging a carcass may technically be called an unkindness, but the real unkindness is using that term for an objectively awesome animal. [Link]

Mashable » Amp up your 'Game of Thrones' cosplay with this DIY Khal Drogo costume

Friday 14 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

It's time to prep for your Game of Thrones Season 7 viewing parties and the DIY Costume Squad is here to help! Isabella takes the classic Dothraki look of Khal Drogo and gives it the female twist using DIY materials. Read more… More about Game Of Thrones, Cosplay, Cinefix, Diy Costume Squad, and Khal Drogo [Link]

Mashable » New 'Doctor Who' actor announcement coming Sunday and we can't even

Friday 14 July 17:54:01 UTC 2017

It’s about time: We're going to learn the identity of the 13th Doctor on Sunday, after the Wimbledon Men's Final. SEE ALSO: BBC drops massive hint about the identity of the next Doctor Who The BBC announced the coming reveal of the next actor to play the lead role in its flagship sci-fi series Doctor Who via Twitter. The tweet included … [Link]

Mashable » Customs says it can't search social media of U.S. citizens

Friday 14 July 17:53:14 UTC 2017

United States citizens should know that their social media accounts are off limits to Customs and Border Protection agents. The rules surrounding checks of phones and social data has been murky at best, and still would be if it weren't for a letter authored by CBP acting commissioner Kevin McAleenan that NBC recently obtained and published. SEE ALSO: The U.S. government … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Distil Networks Launches Bot Defense for API

Friday 14 July 17:48:50 UTC 2017

Distil Networks, a bot detection and mitigation solutions provider, has announced the launch of Bot Defense for API, a new solution that protects API servers from bots by determining whether a browser is present, and if a human is using a verified browser or mobile device to gain access. [Link]

Mashable » Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard really don't want you to doubt their love of 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 14 July 17:46:57 UTC 2017

Seems like Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard were probably binge-watching Game of Thrones to prep for the Season 7 premiere and got a wild idea: what if they recreated the now-classic theme song? The catchy theme song probably got stuck in their heads as they watched episode after episode.  And then, their next logical thought was probably, "Why don't we … [Link]

Slashdot » Dark Web Marketplace AlphaBay Shuts For Good After Police Raids

Friday 14 July 17:35:00 UTC 2017

Dark web marketplace AlphaBay's closure last week followed an international law enforcement operation and multiple raids, it has emerged. It has also been reported that a key suspect who was arrested in the raids has died in custody. From a report: The world's biggest online drug bazaar dropped offline on 5 July, sparking fears that its administrators had disappeared taking … [Link]

Mashable » Exploring the Orgasm Gap

Friday 14 July 17:13:53 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Mashable Reels, The Orgasm Gap, Culture, and Sex Relationships [Link]

Mashable » 'Jersey Shore' is coming back to TV, and really 2017, whyyyy?

Friday 14 July 17:12:38 UTC 2017

Somehow, someway, the world has found itself in the following #situation: Jersey Shore is returning to television. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the stars of the MTV reality show, which ran from 2009 to 2012, will be returning to television screens for a special comeback docuseries titled, Reunion Road Trip. SEE ALSO: Jersey Shore Parodies The Oscars And we have … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams praises Andy Murray after he shuts down causal sexism

Friday 14 July 17:07:56 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slams.","image":&quo~ Murray casually reminds reporter that female tennis players do exist","sources":[{&~ murray,sexism,serena williams,reporters","sec0~ murray,sexism,serena williams,reporters","vide~ More about Serena Williams, Culture, Celebrities, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Amazingly, one of these images is actually a screenshot from 'Minecraft'

Friday 14 July 16:54:36 UTC 2017

Moraine Lake in Alberta, Canada is a beautiful, picturesque scene: a crystal-clear lake surrounded by snow-touched mountains and green pine trees. SEE ALSO: Amazing tropical resort in 'Minecraft' makes us wish we were digital cube people The lake's beauty is so captivating that a Minecraft player who goes by JakBB recreated the real-world scene in all its glory, sharing it on … [Link]

Slashdot » Reddit Is Testing Country-Specific Home Pages That Highlight 'Geo Popular' Content

Friday 14 July 16:50:00 UTC 2017

Reader joshtops writes: Reddit is exploring a new way to make its front page more relevant to its readers. The social aggregation and discussion website is testing tailored home pages based on a reader's location in select places, Gadgets 360 spotted. The company has confirmed to us that it is indeed testing "geo popular" home pages. As part of the … [Link]

Mashable » A stuntman for 'The Walking Dead' has reportedly died after sustaining a head injury on set

Friday 14 July 16:47:02 UTC 2017

John Bernecker, a stuntman on The Walking Dead, has died after sustaining injuries on set, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Friday morning. Reps for the show did not immediately respond to Mashable's request for comment.  Bernecker reportedly fell 20 feet onto concrete while on set. Production for The Walking Dead, which films in Georgia, has been suspended. SEE ALSO: Frank Darabont's emails … [Link]

Mashable » Couple seeks photographer to capture every aspect of their wedding day, including the night…

Friday 14 July 16:41:25 UTC 2017

One betrothed couple really wants to document every aspect of their wedding day. And we mean every aspect. SEE ALSO: Woman's dinosaur in lingerie photoshoot is Tyrannosaurus Sexy A couple from Madison, Wisconsin, posted an ad on Craigslist in search for someone who can photograph their special day, and then some. They asked for a photographer to capture the whole of … [Link]

Popular Science » Master python programming for thousands of dollars off

Friday 14 July 16:30:25 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Build your own apps, program devices, analyze the markets, and more. Master python programming for thousands of dollars off. Build your own apps, program devices, analyze the markets, and more. Read on. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rats can tell when they’ve forgotten something, just like us

Friday 14 July 16:10:16 UTC 2017

Ever walked into a room then realised you can't remember why you're there? Like people, rats know what they know, and can tell when their memory has failed them [Link]

Slashdot » Visa Considers Extending 'War on Cash' Business Incentives Outside US

Friday 14 July 16:10:00 UTC 2017

Visa is hoping to extend its "war on cash" agenda to businesses in the U.K. after announcing new incentives for U.S. businesses to go cashless. From a report: The payment technology company revealed on Wednesday that it was launching a "cashless challenge" which would see 50 U.S. businesses receive $10,000 each to help them convert to a cashless payment model. … [Link]

Popular Science » A new view of twisted proteins could help scientists understand Alzheimer's

Friday 14 July 16:07:43 UTC 2017

Health A critical molecule in the neurodegenerative disease has finally been mapped. A recent study reveals the full molecular structure of tau filaments, thought to cause Alzheimer's disease. It could unlock the secret of neurodegenerative . [Link]

Mashable » In autonomous driving, real-world testing is taking a backseat

Friday 14 July 16:07:43 UTC 2017

To date, some of the hottest players in the autonomous arena have put their energy into driving endless miles in order to fine-tune their AI-based technology. It’s time consuming and expensive, and most approved test driving sites have been in parts of the world with sunny skies and dry roads, hardly indicative of common driving conditions.  With this mile-by-mile method, it’s … [Link]

Mashable » Disney brings esports to TV in a major move

Friday 14 July 15:37:00 UTC 2017

Entertainment behemoth Disney made two big moves this week in the world of competitive gaming.  Disney announced their investment in one of the most prominent esports team organizations in North America, and that they will air a portion of a Super Smash Bros. tournament and a Street Fighter tournament this weekend on its TV channel Disney XD. SEE ALSO: NBC breaks … [Link]

Mashable » Flight attendant caught pouring champagne back into the bottle may not be what you think

Friday 14 July 15:32:01 UTC 2017

Traveling by plane is never easy, and we typically expect to see off-putting things happen on our flight from other passengers, not the flight attendants. So it was a bit of a shock when Reddit user Fedor_Gavnyukov uploaded a video where he caught flight attendants seemingly doing something really gross. SEE ALSO: So, this guy checked in a single can of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hailing e-Volvos as imminent saviours of the planet is nonsense

Friday 14 July 15:27:00 UTC 2017

High praise was heaped on Volvo when it said it would stop making cars powered only by petrol or diesel. This is no revolution, says Olive Heffernan [Link]

Mashable » Truck carrying 7,500 pounds of 'slime eels' overturns on highway

Friday 14 July 15:26:18 UTC 2017

Oregon police found themselves in a bit of a slimy situation when a huge truck carrying roughly 7,500 pounds of eels overturned, spilling them and their uhh….excretions?…all over the road and nearby cars. SEE ALSO: This slithering eel video is both creepy and captivating OSP @OregonDOT & @LincolnCountySO on scene overturned #Slime #Eel truck Hwy101 MP131 closed. #Cleanup on Aisle 101 … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix Shows Are All Worldwide Hits — Until They're Not

Friday 14 July 15:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: On a conference call last October, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos described the hip-hop drama "The Get Down" as a success, like the booming streaming service's other popular shows. Eight months and 11 episodes later, "The Get Down" is history, a flop after one season on the world's largest paid video service. The … [Link]

Mashable » This girl knows that when 'Despacito' comes on, no matter where you are, you must dance

Friday 14 July 15:20:51 UTC 2017

Like it or not, "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber is a bone fide summer jam, and many can't help but dance to it.  Sibling dancing duo Ranz and Niana groove to pretty much anything, and they're really, really good. So, when the song of the summer was released, they, like the rest of us, knew they couldn't … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Amazon is convenient, but is it just too damn powerful?

Friday 14 July 15:13:31 UTC 2017

Amazon is arguably the most feared name in all of consumer business at the moment.   The online shopping juggernaut is smothering retail chains, spooking supermarkets, and steamrolling into probably half a dozen other sectors on the side. And its forward momentum shows no signs of slowing. That unnerving power has led some Washington lawmakers to wonder how this so-called "everything … [Link]

Mashable » Jacked Jeff Bezos knows grass-fed whey protein powder is $19.99 at Whole Foods

Friday 14 July 15:12:35 UTC 2017

Big news (literally): like J.K. Simmons before him, it appears that Jeff Bezos is jacked now.  Images have emerged of the Amazon CEO looking slightly more muscular than usual at this week's Allen and Company Sun Valley Conference in Idaho.  And the internet, which has long taken an interest in "public figures who look different than they did before," is cracking … [Link]

Mashable » 13 summer gadgets that don't suck

Friday 14 July 15:04:51 UTC 2017

It’s summer! Time to hit the beach and paaarty! Sand and water ruin normal gadgets, but these essentials will make your beach day easy breezy. Read more…More about Tech, Entertainment, Gadgets, Mashable Video, and Summer [Link]

Mashable » 20-foot hula hoop trick is dizzyingly mesmerizing

Friday 14 July 15:03:14 UTC 2017

Sword swallower and America's Got Talent contestant Brad Byers has done a lot of risky things in his day, but nothing as cool and mesmerizing as swinging a 20-foot hula hoop around his waist. I can't even keep a regular-sized hula hoop going for more than 10 seconds, so this jumbo trick is super impressive. Byers attaches a camera to … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Coogler tells the emotional story of the day he was hired to direct 'Black Panther'

Friday 14 July 15:03:00 UTC 2017

For director Ryan Coogler, Black Panther is deeply personal.  In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Coogler discussed the lack of representation of black superheroes in comic books, and the thrill he felt as a child when he first discovered Black Panther and other characters like Bishop, from X-Men.  SEE ALSO: The first 'Black Panther' trailer is here and it's absolutely … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé and her babies are being rightly compared to works of timeless art

Friday 14 July 15:00:45 UTC 2017

Beyoncé and her babies don't need reminders that they're works of art, but the internet wants to help out anyway.  After Bey posted a photo of the already ICONIC Sir and Rumi Carter last night on Instagram, the internet can not even focus on anything else.  Here it is again for your viewing pleasure:  Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today. … [Link]

Slashdot » Australia To Compel Technology Firms To Provide Access To Encrypted Missives

Friday 14 July 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Australia on Friday proposed new laws to compel companies such as U.S. social media giant Facebook and device manufacturer Apple to provide security agencies access to encrypted messages. From a report: The measures will be the first in an expected wave of global legislation as pressure mounts on technology companies to provide such access after several terror suspects used encrypted … [Link]

Mashable » Trump and Macron's handshake might be the longest handshake in the history of handshakes

Friday 14 July 14:38:22 UTC 2017

Forget everything you thought you knew about competitive sports because it's 2017, and the only competition that matters right now is handshakes. And Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron may have just taken the grand prize for the most awkward handshake ever. Trump and Macron spent the day together on Friday as the two world leaders celebrated Bastille Day. And … [Link]

Mashable » The city of Madison celebrate their community with a little help from some hometown heroes

Friday 14 July 14:30:33 UTC 2017

PROMOTED BY AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCEWith the right support, any dream is possible. Find out how American Family Insurance can help you to dream fearlessly. It felt like a pep rally before the big game inside the gymnasium of Madison’s Goodman Community Center around 10 AM. Everyone’s favorite pregame anthem, 2 Unlimited’s “Get Ready For This,” blared from the speakers. Towering boxes … [Link]

Mashable » What if the next collusion investigation hinges on emoji?

Friday 14 July 14:23:39 UTC 2017

The specificity of Donald Trump Jr.'s email chain is what makes it so damning.  On Tuesday, the oldest son of the president published emails (obtained beforehand by The New York Times) in which he wrote to a friend who was serving as liaison between the Trump campaign and a Russian lawyer with connections to the Russian government. The emails show Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Oh, boy! Disney's bringing all the goodies from Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar to D23

Friday 14 July 14:14:13 UTC 2017

The last time Disney held its biennial D23 Expo two years ago, we got first looks at footage from Captain America: Civil War and Moana, Star Wars Land was announced to great fanfare and the wonderfully wild Marvel movie now known as Doctor Strange was just some slides of concept art. Now we're back, and it's clear: If you want to … [Link]

Slashdot » Work From Home People Earn More, Quit Less, and Are Happier Than Their Office-bound Counterparts

Friday 14 July 14:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Working from home gets a bad rap. Google the phrase and examine the results — you'll see scams or low-level jobs, followed by links calling out "legitimate" virtual jobs. But Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Nicholas Bloom says requiring employees to be in the office is an outdated work tradition, set up during … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' countdowns have taken over one London Rail station

Friday 14 July 13:27:16 UTC 2017

It’s not easy willing yourself to get to work in the morning when you know Season 7 of Game of Thrones is so close. King's Cross station in London has been helping ease travelers' pain by posting countdowns and quotes to this Sunday's season premiere on information boards across the station. SEE ALSO: Meeting notes from our office's all-hands Kingsmoot While … [Link]

Mashable » Could this fan favorite 'Game of Thrones' character hold the key to Jon Snow's fate?

Friday 14 July 13:02:33 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ just too much for him.","image":"~ Snow reveals what his mental state is—and we totally understand","sources&quot~ of thrones,kit harington,jon snow,season 7","sec0":null,&quot~ of thrones,kit harington,jon snow,season 7","videoSeriesName"~ More about Game Of Thrones, Kit Harington, Jon Snow, Game Of Thrones Season 7, and Game Of Thrones Spoilers [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Prime Is a Blessing and a Curse For Remote Towns

Friday 14 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: If access to Prime is reduced, or in some cases, cut off, it can leave many remote towns in the lurch. One dozen five-gallon barrels of hydraulic oil. A 2x4x8 of lumber. A pallet's worth of 10-ply, heavy-duty truck tires. These are just a few of the heavy, cumbersome orders one Redditor … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's latest move to anger the tech community: eliminate the 'startup visa'

Friday 14 July 12:45:48 UTC 2017

On July 17, 2017, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists were planning to celebrate.  While the Barack Obama administration was unable to get much immigration reform through Congress, the Department of Homeland Security had approved a program right before the 44th President left the office.  The International Entrepreneur Rule, referred to many in Silicon Valley as the "startup visa," would have provided a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans can have Arya Stark's direwolf loaves made by the actual Hot Pie

Friday 14 July 12:24:07 UTC 2017

Who remembers Hot Pie? He's the sweet, soft-spoken Game of Thrones character who accompanied Arya on the road to the Wall in the first half of the series.  SEE ALSO: Here's how to make the Dothraki blood pie from 'Game of Thrones' (seriously) The friends parted ways after Hot Pie was taken on as a baker at the inn, but before … [Link]

Mashable » This tiny gadget can tell you how drunk you are

Friday 14 July 12:21:32 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. We all do dumb things when we drink: call an ex, send a profanity-laced email to the boss, buy used jeans on eBay that aren’t returnable. We know we shouldn’t be doing these things, but there’s never a responsible person next to us to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » What is chemsex and why is the UK government worried about it?

Friday 14 July 12:20:34 UTC 2017

The UK government wants to address chemsex, which usually involves drugs like miaow miaow or GHB. Clare Wilson explains the health concerns around the trend [Link]

New Scientist – News » Laws of mathematics don’t apply here, says Australian PM

Friday 14 July 12:20:33 UTC 2017

Inspired by the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, Malcolm Turnbull has proposed a new cybersecurity law to circumvent encryption – and he won’t be beaten by maths [Link]

New Scientist – News » 150-year-old zombie plants revived after excavating ghost ponds

Friday 14 July 12:20:32 UTC 2017

Plant species from ghost ponds that were buried alive when agricultural land expanded can survive for hundreds of years [Link]

New Scientist – News » Polar bear attacks on people set to rise as climate changes

Friday 14 July 12:20:31 UTC 2017

Dwindling sea ice is driving hungry bears on to land and towards human settlements [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hundreds charged in huge opioid and healthcare fraud crackdown

Friday 14 July 12:20:30 UTC 2017

Charges have been brought against 412 people in the US for healthcare fraud, including a doctor who allegedly gave out 12,000 illegal prescriptions for opioids [Link]

New Scientist – News » Use waste rather than crops for biofuels, says UK report

Friday 14 July 12:20:28 UTC 2017

Liquid biofuels can help reduce carbon emissions, but the focus should be on making them from wastes such as cooking oil, says major review [Link]

Mashable » Get the tools to land a machine learning job that robots can’t steal

Friday 14 July 12:19:52 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Don’t let sci-fi cautionary tales spook you. Machine learning isn’t quite SkyNet just yet. It’s actually an incredibly innovative field that is making the everyday tools and apps that we rely on even better— from making smarter investment predictions to helping business owners make … [Link]

Mashable » Trump wore his 'where am I?' face as the French army played a Daft Punk medley

Friday 14 July 12:18:55 UTC 2017

There are many gaps in Donald Trump's knowledge. How journalism works, for instance. Well, now we can add electronic music to the seemingly endless list of things that Trump has no knowledge of.  SEE ALSO: We rated every Trump handshake so far at G20 Trump, who's currently hanging out in France with President Emmanuel Macron, was watching the Bastille Day … [Link]

Popular Science » Grandma's insomnia might be a product of evolution

Friday 14 July 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Science She's actually looking out for you. A new study suggests that older people have more restless sleep because we evolved to serve as nighttime "sentinels" in mixed-age groups. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Couple attempts the 'Dirty Dancing' lift, do not have the time of their lives

Friday 14 July 11:35:48 UTC 2017

Listen, we've all thought about trying the iconic Dirty Dancing lift. But, most of us know that it'd probably end in tears.  One British couple attempted a performance of the hard-to-achieve dance move and, well, they ended up bruised and in the emergency room. Not quite the romantic moment they had in mind. SEE ALSO: The internet did not have the … [Link]

Mashable » Russian media are worried about fidget spinners undermining the state

Friday 14 July 11:16:37 UTC 2017

While they might be bafflingly popular and useless, the humble fidget spinner is supposedly a tool undermining the Russian state. Alexey Kazakov, a host at state-run channel Rossiya 24, said in a June 19 report the mildly addictive device "makes a person impressionable for manipulation," as per a translation by Newsweek. SEE ALSO: 5 fidget spinners for people who say they’ll … [Link]

Mashable » After 10 years, I'm breaking up with Android

Friday 14 July 11:15:00 UTC 2017

The iPhone turned 10 years old this year, which makes it a full 10 years that I've never owned one — but I'm finally ready to take the leap.  As a millennial and internet addict, I've been asked so many times why I don't use an iPhone. I'd usually say it was the price or that I preferred Android — and … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé fans have earth-shattering theories about her babies' names

Friday 14 July 11:05:45 UTC 2017

Aaaah, just when you were sitting comfortably, Beyoncé goes and drops a bombshell in the form of an earth-shattering, tear-jerking, and mind-blowing Instagram post revealing her newborn twins to the world.  Amid all the furore of seeing the twins' gorgeous faces for the very first time, many of us missed a crucial detail in the wording of the post.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » The bananas story of the 5 failed attempts to reboot 'Planet of the Apes'

Friday 14 July 10:50:00 UTC 2017

Who knew a reboot of Planet of the Apes could work so well? 20th Century Fox did — but it took them almost 25 years to prove it.  War for the Planet of the Apes rides a wave of highly positive reviews into theaters this weekend, capping off a success story that began two films ago with Rise of the Planet … [Link]

Mashable » Shopping mall builds gaming booths for bored husbands and boyfriends

Friday 14 July 10:40:42 UTC 2017

One mall thinks it has the cure for bored shopping companions. The Global Harbour mall in Shanghai has just launched gaming pods meant to entertain men who are waiting for their significant others to finish shopping. SEE ALSO: New luxury internet cafes in China are ensuring gamers won't ever want to leave The booths, which the mall calls "husband pods," invites … [Link]

Mashable » The first photos of Star Wars Land are here and let me just sign over my life savings

Friday 14 July 10:34:12 UTC 2017

Alert all commands, Disney has lifted the veil and given us a sneak preview of what Star Wars Land will look like. And, it's looking pretty spectacular.  SEE ALSO: All the Star Wars tech that seemed cool in 1977, but we're light years beyond now Disney unveiled a scale model of the theme park at a preview at the D23 … [Link]

Mashable » Man proves why you should put away your phone at sports events

Friday 14 July 10:21:12 UTC 2017

It can be so difficult to put your phone down — especially at important events. But it's worth trying to live in the moment and not through a lens, right?  Well, if that doesn't convince you, perhaps this cricket fan will.  SEE ALSO: Cricketer's unique celebration is a thing of bizarre beauty The unfortunate spectator was holding his cell phone at … [Link]

Mashable » What these conservative critics get so very wrong about 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 14 July 10:08:34 UTC 2017

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. This little bit of ecclesiastical advice is exactly what Game of Thrones offers — after all, the overarching plot is about the approach of a most dangerous season, and the inability of just about anyone in Westeros to prepare for it. But back in the real world, … [Link]

Mashable » China censors 'RIP' and the candle emoji as people mourn Nobel Peace Prize winner

Friday 14 July 10:03:51 UTC 2017

Shortly after Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo's death was announced, China's biggest social network has started censoring a host of words — and even emoji — typically used in mourning posts. Users on Weibo found on Friday that they couldn't search for the candle emoji, as well as keywords like RIP.  SEE ALSO: Sick of censoring content, China bans livestreaming … [Link]

Slashdot » Biologists Use Gene Editing To Store Movies In DNA

Friday 14 July 10:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter elmohound writes: A recent paper in Nature describes how gene editing was used to store a digital movie into a bacterial population. The choice of subject is a nice hommage to Muybridge's 1887 photos. From a report via Scientific American: "The technical achievement, reported on July 12 in Nature, is a step towards creating cellular recording systems that … [Link]

Mashable » Australia wants to defy math and break into encrypted messaging apps

Friday 14 July 9:48:50 UTC 2017

The jig is up for encrypted messaging, in the eyes of the Australian government. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced Friday morning the government will bring in new laws to force tech companies to hand over data protected by encrypted messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. SEE ALSO: Why newspapers want to band together to take on Facebook and … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert drags Kellyanne Conway with his own meme-worthy flash cards

Friday 14 July 9:30:10 UTC 2017

Kellyanne Conway's latest Fox News appearance included a very bizarre bit with flash cards which she dubbed Fun With Words. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert predicts Donald Trump Jr.'s future using genius diagram Well, Stephen Colbert wants in on that fun. During The Late Show, Colbert used his own set of flash cards to paint a clear picture of the fallout … [Link]

Mashable » Prince Harry and Harry Styles met and smiled at each other and omg stop

Friday 14 July 9:22:45 UTC 2017

The two most important Harrys in the world have met. We can all die happy.  UK royalty Prince Harry met pop royalty Harry Styles at the world premiere of Dunkirk at Odeon Leicester Square. And, the pair of princes seemed to warm to each. The prince of pop — "short for popular, right?" — music is making his acting debut in … [Link]

Mashable » Dark web marketplace AlphaBay reportedly shut down by authorities

Friday 14 July 9:02:13 UTC 2017

AlphaBay, a dark web marketplace for wares in the "not exactly legal" category, went offline in early July, and many users assumed the admins decided to make away with their money.  But a new report from The Wall Street Journal claims that AlphaBay was actually taken down in a coordinated action by the authorities in the U.S., Canada and Thailand.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk launched x.com and, well, just see it for yourself

Friday 14 July 8:44:39 UTC 2017

Recent news that Elon Musk had bought back his old x.com web domain from PayPal prompted speculation on what, exactly, Musk plans to do with this new asset.  Well, now that the x.com site is live, we still don't have any friggin' idea.  SEE ALSO: What mysterious plan does Elon Musk have for X.com? The entire site currently consists of a … [Link]

Mashable » An important countdown of the most memorable 'Game of Thrones' deaths

Friday 14 July 8:34:11 UTC 2017

If there's one thing Game of Thrones is known for — along with the dragons and the copious amounts of nudity, that is — it's the death scenes. Bloody deaths, fiery deaths, sudden deaths: one of the reasons the show is so damn good is that you're constantly wondering which character will be next to bite the dust. SEE ALSO: 36 … [Link]

New Scientist – News » US ranked worst healthcare system, while the NHS is the best

Friday 14 July 7:01:00 UTC 2017

An analysis of 11 wealthy nations, including Australia and Canada, has found that the US healthcare system is the worst, particularly for fair and easy access [Link]

Slashdot » Automakers Are Asking China To Slow Down Electric Car Quotas

Friday 14 July 7:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Kant shares a report from Electrek: The auto industry is once again attempting to slow down the rollout of electric vehicles. Virtually all automakers, except for Tesla of course, have sent a letter to the Chinese government in an attempt to have them drastically weaken their zero-emission vehicle mandate. As we previously reported, China, the world's biggest car … [Link]

Mashable » No Vogue, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are not gender fluid just because they swap clothes

Friday 14 July 6:39:06 UTC 2017

Seems like Vogue might have missed the class on gender fluidity. The fashion magazine on Thursday released its August issue featuring on its cover, model Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik, who are dating in real life. SEE ALSO: 10 trans and gender-nonconforming youth activists of color changing the world .@GigiHadid and @zaynmalik star on the cover of our August issue! … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé welcomes twins Sir Carter and Rumi with Instagram you'll find familiar

Friday 14 July 5:49:45 UTC 2017

Sound the clarion horns, the royal twins are Instagram Official. Beyoncé posted a photo of herself with the baby boy/girl twins on Thursday night — after 10 p.m. Pacific! — confirming in her caption that their names are indeed Sir Carter and Rumi. No People magazine cover sale, no carefully planned, news-cycle friendly launch before the morning news shows. At 10:10 … [Link]

Mashable » We wish this anime fidget spinner parody were actually a real show

Friday 14 July 5:05:55 UTC 2017

We've basically reached peak fidget spinner. But this anime parody actually nails its mark pretty accurately. Video effects company Corridor Digital has produced an anime-inspired video about fidget spinners.  It comes complete with typical anime tropes like a soulless antagonist, a red-cap wearing underdog, cuts to cheering four-man strong crowds, and a rich guy — complete with cigar and a … [Link]

Slashdot » Congress Seeks To Outlaw Cyber Intel Sharing With Russia

Friday 14 July 3:30:00 UTC 2017

Trailrunner7 shares a report from On the Wire: A group of House Democrats has introduced a bill that would formalize a policy of the United States not sharing cyber intelligence with Russia. The proposed law is a direct response to comments President Donald Trump made earlier this week after he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. After the meeting, Trump … [Link]

Mashable » We're frankly baffled that luxury smartphone maker Vertu is done for

Friday 14 July 2:15:23 UTC 2017

Incredibly rich people lacking any sense of style let out a collective gasp today, as news broke that luxury smartphone maker Vertu will be liquidated.  Despite having a target market of moneyed assholes, of which the world is in no short supply, the UK-based company apparently struggled to find a customer base for its $46,600 polished 18-carat red gold phones. We're … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Use food waste rather than crops for biofuels, says UK report

Friday 14 July 2:01:00 UTC 2017

Liquid biofuels can help reduce carbon emissions, but the focus should be on making them from wastes such as cooking oil, says major review [Link]

Slashdot » Border Patrol Says It's Barred From Searching Cloud Data On Phones

Friday 14 July 1:25:00 UTC 2017

According to a letter obtained by NBC News, U.S. border officers aren't allowed to look at any data stored only in the "cloud" — including social media data — when they search U.S. travelers' phones. "The letter (PDF), sent in response to inquiries by Sen. Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.), and verified by Wyden's office, not only states that CBP doesn't search … [Link]

Mashable » 'To the Bone' lacks the courage to tackle anorexia in a meaningful way

Friday 14 July 0:46:17 UTC 2017

Spoiler alert: This review contains detailed information about the plot of To the Bone.  To the Bone, a Netflix film about one woman's life-threatening experience with anorexia, begins at an unnecessarily awkward moment.  SEE ALSO: Nelsan Ellis' family helped fight addiction stigma by speaking out about his death Our sarcastic protagonist, Ellen (Lily Collins), has just left a Los Angeles treatment … [Link]

Slashdot » Insider Trader Arrested After He Googled 'Insider Trading,' Authorities Allege

Friday 14 July 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Spy Handler writes: Fei Yan, a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 31-year-old Chinese citizen, was arrested by federal authorities on Wednesday on insider trading charges. Mr. Yan used Google to search for phrases such as "how sec detect unusual trade" and "insider trading with international account." He also allegedly read an article titled "Want to Commit … [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly dating

Friday 14 July 0:40:04 UTC 2017

Spider-Man: Homecoming stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are apparently dating, reports People. In the film, Zendaya, 20, plays the friend of 21-year-old Tom Holland's Peter Parker, but the two allegedly became more than friends behind the scenes. An anonymous source tells People “they started seeing each other while they were filming Spider-Man. They’ve been super careful to keep it private and … [Link]

Mashable » The future of self-driving cars could be an extra hour of work

Friday 14 July 0:16:45 UTC 2017

Cars are going to drive themselves sooner or later — so what will we do with all that extra commuting time so we're not stuck twiddling our thumbs?  That's what Audi is looking to find out with a new study, conducted as part of a collaboration with the human-machine interaction experts of the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering. It put test … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ravens can plan for future as well as 4-year-old children can

Friday 14 July 0:10:42 UTC 2017

The smart birds seem to have evolved this flexible cognitive ability independently from hominids as the two lineages diverged about 320 million years ago [Link]

New Scientist – News » A type of bacteria might speed up the growth of colon cancer

Friday 14 July 0:10:41 UTC 2017

More than 70 per cent of colon tumours may contain Streptococcus gallolyticus gallolyticus, a bacterium that accelerates tumour growth when fed to mice [Link]

Slashdot » Vaccines May Soon Be Mandatory For Children In France

Friday 14 July 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Last week, the French Health Ministry announced plans to make 11 vaccines mandatory for young children by 2018. French law currently mandates three vaccines — diphtheria, tetanus, and polio — for children under the age of two. The government's proposal would expand that list to include eight other vaccines — including … [Link]

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