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

Mashable » How was Harry Styles' 'Dunkirk' performance? Critics are going in one direction

Monday 17 July 23:47:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFor a not-insignificant proportion of the moviegoing population, the most pressing question about Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk isn't "Is it good?" but "How is Harry Styles in it?" SEE ALSO: The reviews are in: Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' is apparently a bona fide masterpiece The former One Direction member makes his acting debut in the World War II epic, playing one of the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' and 'Hamilton' fans will fall in love with this glorious mashup

Monday 17 July 23:38:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Game of Thrones fans are passionateHamilton fans are passionate. Both of these shows are critically-acclaimed and both of these shows are imbedded in our modern zeitgeist. So, it only makes sense to combine the popularity of these entertainment phenomenons into one. This music video mashup is based on the song "Alexander Hamilton" from the musical with the same name, except … [Link]

Mashable » A strange red star appears to be acting out, and astronomers are keeping a close eye on it

Monday 17 July 23:24:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA star about 11 light-years from Earth might be a weirdo. Scientists using the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico took a look at the relatively small red star — named Ross 128 — in May, but last week, researchers noticed something kind of odd in the 10 minutes of data.  The signal picked up by the observatory seems to show the … [Link]

Slashdot » Comcast Says Should Be Able To Create Internet Fast Lanes For Self-Driving Cars

Monday 17 July 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Comcast filed comments in support of the FCC's plan to kill the 2015 net neutrality rules today. And while pretty much everything in them is expected — Comcast thinks the rules are burdensome and hurt investment, yet it says it generally supports the principles of net neutrality — there's one telling … [Link]

Mashable » America's new citizens get to live in alternate reality where Obama is still president

Monday 17 July 23:18:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBarack Obama hasn't been president for months, but new citizens are still being welcomed with a letter from our (desperately missed) former president. It's like November never happened and Trump's election was all a figment of our imaginations. Could it be? SEE ALSO: Trump's latest move to anger the tech community: eliminate the 'startup visa' On Friday, a news columnist posted … [Link]

Mashable » Security cam footage shows break in was actually just a jerk goat

Monday 17 July 23:07:28 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook When employees of Argonics Inc. arrived at work on Monday morning, they discovered that the front door to their Colorado office had been shattered.  Initially, the team expected a burglary, but nothing was actually missing from the office. Luckily, the company had a security camera installed, which told a very different story. The camera captured a disorderly goat vandalizing the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » At least 75 per cent of our DNA really is useless junk after all

Monday 17 July 22:58:13 UTC 2017

After decades of arguing whether junk DNA exists, a study has calculated that without it we’d all have to reproduce in huge numbers to escape harmful mutations [Link]

Slashdot » Trademarks Shows Amazon Has Sights On Meal-Kits, 'Single Cow Burgers' and Other Fast Food Options

Monday 17 July 22:40:00 UTC 2017

The latest business Amazon may expand into is the business of meal-kits. According to TechCrunch, Amazon recently filed a trademark (serial number 87517760) for "We do the prep. You be the chef," which relates to a meal-kit service similar to the kind offered by Blue Apron and others. From the report: Amazon describes the service simply: "Prepared food kits composed … [Link]

Mashable » Paul Ryan tried to be #relatable on emoji day and it did not go well at all

Monday 17 July 22:36:39 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook“Because my kids don’t think of me as an emoji guy, I go crazy on emojis," Speaker Paul Ryan said in a video celebrating #WorldEmojiDay on Monday. Yes, America. While you are biting your nails over the GOP's secretive health care reform bill, Speaker Ryan tried to relate to the youth of our country and appear as a #fun family man … [Link]

Mashable » The reviews are in: Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' is apparently a bona fide masterpiece

Monday 17 July 22:25:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt should come as no shock that Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk is getting good reviews: Literally all of his movies have gotten good reviews, from Following to The Dark Knight to Interstellar. No, the (pleasant) surprise here is just how good those reviews are.  They're full of words like "masterpiece" and "Oscar" and phrases like "best of the year." If we were … [Link]

Mashable » Not 1, not 2, but all 3 iPhones rumored to be facing delays

Monday 17 July 22:20:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThey say good things come to those who wait, right? Hopefully, Apple fans will take that old saying to heart if fall rolls around with no new iPhones in sight.  Apple is expected to launch the redesigned, juiced-up iPhone 8 alongside two less substantial updates to the current line, the 7S and 7S Plus, in September. The latest rumor to hit … [Link]

Mashable » These are the 10 games Atari should include on the Ataribox

Monday 17 July 22:13:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAtari is about to have a renaissance.Today's unveiling of the new Ataribox jolted the gaming world wide-awake this morning, stoking feelings of nostalgia in both the middle-aged fans of the original Atari 2600 console and newer fans of retro games.  SEE ALSO: I haven't owned a game console in 30 years, but I want the Ataribox The 8-bit games of the … [Link]

Slashdot » Man Blames Tesla Autopilot System For Rollover Crash, Then Recants

Monday 17 July 22:00:00 UTC 2017

According to AutoGuide, the driver of a Tesla is blaming the Autopilot system for a recent crash in Minnesota. "58-year old David Clark was approaching an intersection when he turned the Autopilot system on, causing the car to accelerate suddenly and veer off the road," reports AutoGuide. "The vehicle ended up on its roof in a marsh with all five … [Link]

Mashable » A security robot just drowned itself, so score one for mankind

Monday 17 July 21:56:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHumanity breathed a collective sigh of relief today as the robot army amassing to subjugate us under its shiny metal grip revealed an all-too-familiar Achilles heel: Crippling existential dread. Or at least that's what it looks like.  SEE ALSO: Man attacks robot and humanity will probably pay for it one day What else could explain the July 17 actions of a … [Link]

Mashable » Jaime Lannister reveals his soulmate—and it's not Cersei

Monday 17 July 21:52:33 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGame of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau talk about Brienne and Jamie's special relationship. Read more…More about Game Of Thrones, Game Of Thrones Season 6, Got, Brienne, and Cersei [Link]

Mashable » Take your 'Game of Thrones' obsession to another level with 'Good Day Westeros'

Monday 17 July 21:45:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGet your morning after Game of Thrones fix with Good Day Westeros. Max Knoblauch and Bob Al-Greene discuss the Game of Thrones season seven premiere.  Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Game Of Thrones, Game Of Thrones Season 7, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » The MLB apparently thinks the 'Overwatch' League logo is too similar to its own

Monday 17 July 21:43:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Overwatch League logo fits pretty well into the pantheon of traditional sports league logos. Major League Baseball thinks it fits a little too well.  After Blizzard Entertainment submitted their application to trademark the Overwatch League logo — Blizzard's premiere Overwatch esports league kicking off later this year — MLB filed a request to the United States Patent and Trademark Office's … [Link]

Popular Science » How to quickly make a bow and arrow

Monday 17 July 21:42:00 UTC 2017

How to make a bow and arrow DIY Here's how to craft a serviceable bow for survival situations. Here's how to craft a serviceable bow for survival situations. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Sorry internet, Taylor Swift doesn't ride around in a suitcase

Monday 17 July 21:37:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTaylor Swift has probably traveled using almost every mode of transportation available—but a suitcase? Sorry folks, but that's (unfortunately) fake news.  Radio station Spin 1038 published an article Monday based on paparazzi photos from Splash, a celebrity news agency, which showed two men carrying a suitcase with the caption, "Taylor Swift has been reportedly being transported in a huge suitcase from … [Link]

Mashable » Get any temporary tattoo in seconds with this printer

Monday 17 July 21:29:34 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook‘Prinker’ is a temporary tattoo printer that uses cosmetic grade ink to apply a design on to your skin in seconds. The company says the tattoo can last for up to 3 days and will wash off with soap. Read more…More about Tech, Technology, Ces, Mashable Video, and Kids [Link]

Mashable » 'FIFA' player's sexist online past comes back to haunt him

Monday 17 July 21:24:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen you say stupid things on the internet, there's always a chance that it could come back to haunt you. Two days after Dutch professional soccer club PSV Eindhoven signed FIFA esports player Tony Kok to compete under its name, PSV dropped him. Never tweet. SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' pro goes on racist tirade on stream, destroys his own career PSV gaat … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » MapQuest Announces Release of MapQuest.js: An Interactive JavaScript Mapping Library

Monday 17 July 21:20:26 UTC 2017

We're excited to announce the release of the successor to our Leaflet Plugins, MapQuest.js! Built with Leaflet v1.1.0 integration, MapQuest.js provides all of the power of the MapQuest geospatial platform combined with the elegance of the open-source Leaflet mapping library. [Link]

Slashdot » US To Create the Independent US Cyber Command, Split Off From NSA

Monday 17 July 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from PBS: After months of delay, the Trump administration is finalizing plans to revamp the nation's military command for defensive and offensive cyber operations in hopes of intensifying America's ability to wage cyberwar against the Islamic State group and other foes, according to U.S. officials. Under the plans, U.S. Cyber Command would eventually be … [Link]

Mashable » Extremely realistic Andre the Giant sculpture will make you double take

Monday 17 July 21:18:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAndre the Giant may have died almost 25 years ago, but special effects artist Trent Taft from New York City is bringing the famed wrestler back to fans in the form of a hyper realistic sculpture. Titled simply, Andre the Giant, the sculpture is a life size bust of the wrestler, cast in silicone. Image: TRENT TAFT SEE ALSO: This giant kinetic … [Link]

Mashable » Mindy Kaling is reportedly pregnant with her first child and fans are rejoicing

Monday 17 July 21:13:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKelly Kapoor looks like she'll be getting a tiny office assistant of her own. E! News reports that Mindy Kaling is pregnant with her first child Monday.  In an interview with Yahoo! Style, Kaling previously mentioned her interest in having kids.  "I think I've decided that unlike everything else in my life, I'm going to be fast and loose about kids," … [Link]

Mashable » Google is reviving its terrible 'blob emoji' for some reason

Monday 17 July 21:13:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis is why we can't have nice emoji. Google has decided to revive its "blob" emoji in the form of a sticker pack for its messaging app Allo. SEE ALSO: New Apple emoji include Woman With Headscarf, Breastfeeding, Zombie, and more A quick refresher: Google revealed earlier this year that it will introduce completely redesigned emoji as part of the upcoming … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacker Allegedly Steals $7.4 Million In Ethereum After Hijacking ICO

Monday 17 July 20:52:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: An unknown hacker allegedly took over the website of an ethereum startup called Coindash, directing investors to send money to his or her own ethereum digital wallet, instead of the one controlled by Coindash. While Coindash noticed the hack almost immediately, the damage was done, and the hacker amassed more than $7 million in stolen cryptocurrency. … [Link]

Mashable » Here is the best bull wearing a tire like a tutu we've ever seen

Monday 17 July 20:46:19 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook "Don't know how he did it." A bull on the Weeping Fox Ranch in Hartley, Iowa, managed to get himself in a very odd predicament. Somehow, the 11-month animal got caught inside a large tractor tire that was being used as a hay ring in its enclosure. It sorta looks like a pool floatie, so maybe the bull was just … [Link]

Mashable » Millie Bobby Brown created a new Twitter account, purely for stopping hate

Monday 17 July 20:43:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf social media has you feeling like the world really sucks lately, one young star may be a ray of light in the all the darkness. SEE ALSO: Turns out we'll get to see 'Stranger Things' Season 2 sooner than expected Actress and too-pure-for-this-world soul, Millie Bobby Brown, tweeted today that she has created a new account to "share love and … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix on hitting 100 million subscribers: 'It was a good quarter'

Monday 17 July 20:38:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNetflix and 100 mil.  The entertainment giant revealed on Monday that it now boasts 104 million subscribers.  It's a milestone that highlights just how big Netflix has grown in the past few years. Much of the growth has come from outside of the U.S., as the company noted. "We also crossed the symbolic milestones of 100m members and more international than … [Link]

Popular Science » Some invasive species actually help their new habitats thrive

Monday 17 July 20:27:22 UTC 2017

seaweed Environment More nuance, less nativism. In a few coastal areas, invasive species could help instead of harm. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 'Forest Bathing': How steeping yourself in nature could help with stress

Monday 17 July 20:21:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookForest bathing is a new health activity where instead of actively participating in nature, such as hiking or swimming, the person immerses herself in nature and tries to take in the environment. Read more…More about Health, Mashable Video, Japan, Environment, and Forest [Link]

Mashable » These polar field guides' Antarctica winter wedding was a freezing first

Monday 17 July 20:13:58 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A British couple went all-in with a winter wedding theme.  SEE ALSO: One of the largest icebergs ever recorded just broke free of Antarctica Polar field guides Julie Baum and Tom Sylvester married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station. It's the first official wedding to take place in the British Antarctic … [Link]

Slashdot » Here's Elon Musk's Plan To Power the US on Solar Energy

Monday 17 July 20:02:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from Musk's keynote speech: Tesla CEO Elon Musk — whose company makes electric cars and has a new solar roof panel division — reminded more than 30 state governors at the National Governors Association meeting this weekend exactly how much real-estate is needed to make sure America can run totally on solar energy. "If … [Link]

Mashable » White Walkers were seen trolling morning commuters in London

Monday 17 July 19:53:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGet your dragonglass ready. Morning commuters in London, England encountered the eerie looking White Walkers marching on the streets and the King's Cross Tube station. This was part of a promotional stunt for the premiere of the seventh season of Game of Thrones. Looks like winter is here y'all. Read more…More about London, Morning, Tube, Winter, and England [Link]

Mashable » An internet prankster is trolling Donald Trump with literal Russian ties

Monday 17 July 19:49:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWith all of the talk (and tweets) about Russian ties to the 2016 Donald Trump campaign, it was only a matter of time before someone turned the allegations into a internet prank aimed at the man in the Oval Office. SEE ALSO: 6 weird facts about the dude who connected Trump Jr. with the Russians The man behind popular Trump parody … [Link]

Mashable » Very good dog jumps into water and rescues baby deer from drowning

Monday 17 July 19:40:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA good dog named Storm was captured on camera rescuing a baby deer. Mark Freeley says he was walking along the beach with dogs Storm and Sarah on Sunday when his pup jumped into the Long Island Sound to investigate an object in the water. Turns out it was a baby deer, struggling to swim.  SEE ALSO: Baby deer rescued on … [Link]

Mashable » Merriam-Webster had the perfect response for internet trolls after the 'Doctor Who' announcement

Monday 17 July 19:26:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOh, Merriam-Webster, bless you and your shade. By now, you've probably seen the announcement that British actress Jodi Whittaker will play the next Doctor in Doctor Who, making her the first woman to portray the iconic role in the long-running science fiction series. SEE ALSO: The next 'Doctor Who' had the perfect response to people not happy about her gender Alas, … [Link]

Slashdot » US Appeals Court Upholds Nondisclosure Rules For Surveillance Orders

Monday 17 July 19:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday upheld nondisclosure rules that allow the FBI to secretly issue surveillance orders for customer data to communications firms, a ruling that dealt a blow to privacy advocates. A unanimous three-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco sided with a lower court … [Link]

Mashable » New Google Maps feature helps you avoid traffic hell

Monday 17 July 19:13:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle Maps just got better at helping you avoid traffic.  Similar to Google's "popular times" feature for avoiding lines, the new update for the Google Maps Android app shows when there’s likely to be traffic to a specific destination.   SEE ALSO: Guy fools Google and Apple Maps into naming a road after him Now, when you search for directions, the … [Link]

Popular Science » Vegetarian and vegan diets aren't necessarily more healthy

Monday 17 July 19:09:59 UTC 2017

Health Especially if they don't involve actual vegetables. A new study finds that vegetarian and vegan diets heavy in processed foods are still really unhealthy. Here's what you need to know:… [Link]

Mashable » Get some 'Game of Thrones’ merchandise with this ThinkGeek promotion

Monday 17 July 19:03:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Attention all GOT fanatics: ThinkGeek is offering a special promotion during this premiere season. Transform your home into House Stark with this merchandise. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a wannabe Dothraki warrior or just need some gear to rule the North. From dragon egg … [Link]

Mashable » 2-year-old champion decides biking is more fun than winning the big race

Monday 17 July 19:03:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Senn Swieters showed off some impressive skills in the Dutch Championship walking bike race. With all his opponents trailing far behind, it was almost certain the 2-year-old cyclist would secure the first place spot. However, plans changed mere inches from the finish line. Senn knows that when he crosses that line it's all over, and he just wanted to keep … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook celebrates World Emoji Day by releasing some pretty impressive facts

Monday 17 July 18:55:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookInternet lovers everywhere are honoring their favorite emoticons by celebrating World Emoji Day, and still trying to find a reason to use that file folder emoji. Facebook observed the big day by releasing some impressive emoji usage facts, including that 60 million emoji are sent on Facebook everyday. But that's nothing compared to the average of 5 billion emoji sent every … [Link]

Mashable » Let's talk about the Hound's big moment in the 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 premiere

Monday 17 July 18:52:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGame of Thrones has a reputation as one of the bloodiest, most brutal dramas on television, and it's well deserved. (Just ask Ned Stark's severed head.) But this show's still got a beating heart under all that battle-worn armor, and last night's episode was a perfect reminder of that. For seasons now, the ongoing rehabilitation of Sandor Clegane has low key … [Link]

Slashdot » Porn Websites in UK Ordered To Introduce Age Checks From Next Year

Monday 17 July 18:45:00 UTC 2017

Reader dryriver shares an article: A nine-month countdown to the introduction of compulsory age checks on online pornography seen from the UK has begun. The April 2018 goal to protect under-18s was revealed as digital minister Matt Hancock signed the commencement order for the Digital Economy Act, which introduces the requirement. But details as to how the scheme will work … [Link]

Mashable » Mom proves she's mastered Facebook by trolling her friends with an expensive 'painting'

Monday 17 July 18:42:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe were all embarrassed when our moms got on Facebook, but slowly by surely, they seem to be getting better at it than us. Well, at least one is. On Twitter, user Eleanor Davis posted screenshots of her mother pranking her friends, and captioned the post "My mom is extremely good at Facebook." SEE ALSO: Mom's dog identification fail may be … [Link]

Mashable » 6 modern gadgets that will take you back to the old days

Monday 17 July 18:31:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Nostalgic tech is making its way into the gadget world and we’re all big fans. Add a classic taste to your modern tech with some of these products. There’s no time like the past…    From vinyl Bluetooth speakers to mix tape thumb drives, … [Link]

Mashable » Spotify Is Watching You

Monday 17 July 18:28:20 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Spotify, Mashable Reels, Tech, Music, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » Did 'Game of Thrones' tease the secret to forging more Valyrian steel?

Monday 17 July 18:26:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLast night's Game of Thrones was quick to remind us of that looming, ever-growing threat: The army of the dead emerged from the winds of winter—and oh shit they have undead giants now. But it also gave us a small hint at how the humans of Westeros might finally get a fighting chance in the battle.  Aside from Dany's dragons, the … [Link]

Mashable » Nobody uses emoji better than Cher uses emoji

Monday 17 July 18:23:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookToday is World Emoji Day, an unofficial (see also: made up) holiday designed to celebrate emoji and it's impact on the world (🙄 🙃 🤔 ). And while people all over the globe are joining in the festivities — Apple just released new emoji, the Empire State Building will blaze yellow, etc. —  there's only one real way to honor World Emoji … [Link]

Mashable » Grandson opens letter from grandma written during 1991 total solar eclipse and finds the sweetest note

Monday 17 July 18:16:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis grandma just might be the sweetest person in the galaxy. Reddit user davedavedaveck (whose name is actually Trevor) shared a picture of what just might be the kindest letter ever written from his grandma, dating back to July 11, 1991. SEE ALSO: Why this 70-year-old South Korean grandma is one of YouTube's latest stars The day the note was written … [Link]

Popular Science » Why doctors are still studying JFK’s chronic back pain

Monday 17 July 18:14:26 UTC 2017

Health Did his back trouble help kill him? Doctors have examined JFK's medical records to create a detailed report of the President's back pain and how it shaped his career—and possibly even his death. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » It's Trivially Easy to Hack into Anybody's Myspace Account

Monday 17 July 18:05:00 UTC 2017

If you are one of the almost half a billion people who at some point used to be on Myspace, the hottest social network of the early 2000s, you should know that almost anyone can hack into your account. From a report: Myspace offers a mechanism to recover an account for people who have lost access to their old associated … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' needs to give us a dragon battle between Cersei and Daenerys

Monday 17 July 17:54:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDaenerys Targaryen looks unstoppable. She's finally in Westeros, with a massive army and three dragons the size of commercial jetliners. Seeing as dragons are the most powerful weapon in the Game of Thrones universe, the show could play out like this: the khaleesi roasts her enemies, becomes queen, and the rest of the series is Ed Sheeran singing Westerosi slow jams … [Link]

Popular Science » How to avoid eBay scams

Monday 17 July 17:49:03 UTC 2017

eBay DIY Safely buy and sell your products. Most transactions on eBay are safe and hassle-free. To ensure all of them go smoothly, here's how to avoid scammers. [Link]

Slashdot » Chipmakers Nvidia, AMD Ride Cryptocurrency Wave — For Now

Monday 17 July 17:33:00 UTC 2017

During California's Gold Rush, it was often the sellers of pickaxes and shovels who made the most money. In the frenzy to get rich quick from cryptocurrencies, some investors are calling computer chipmakers the modern-day equivalent. From a report: Shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have gained at least 14 percent since the beginning of June, spurred in part … [Link]

Mashable » The Empire State Building will light up 'emoji yellow' for World Emoji Day

Monday 17 July 17:29:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s World Emoji Day, and people are celebrating the cartoon smileys and symbols used in instant messaging apps in festivities all across the world.  SEE ALSO: Cult of the party parrot: How a ridiculous bird became an emoji hero But the New York's Empire State Building is really outdoing all other celebrations with its own colorful lighting change Monday evening.  The … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran fans were treated to a painfully awkward moment on 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 17 July 17:16:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEd Sheeran finally made his long-awaited Game of Thrones cameo. While it was a bit awkward to see him as a Lannister soldier, his voice is still golden.  Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Game Of Thrones, Ed Sheeran, and Got [Link]

Geek Culture » Reunited and it feels so good… SPITFIRE!

Monday 17 July 17:16:10 UTC 2017

I'm a sucker for Spitfire news… :,-} [Link]

Mashable » Colorful photos show auroras dancing in skies around the world this weekend

Monday 17 July 17:12:25 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f7%2f34fde655 a3bf 0186%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ danced in skies around the world this weekend.","image":&q~ photos show auroras dancing in skies around the world this weekend","sources":[~ photos,auroras,southern lights,aurora photos,northern lights photos,southern lights photos","sec0":null,~ photos,auroras,southern lights,aurora photos,northern lights photos,southern lights photos","videoSeriesName&~ More about Space, Science, Space Photos, Auroras, and Southern Lights [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why fast birds, fish and animals are never too small or big

Monday 17 July 17:11:00 UTC 2017

An animal’s maximum speed is based on how fast it can accelerate, which explains why the largest animals are not the fastest [Link]

Popular Science » Become a certified security expert with this ethical hacking training

Monday 17 July 17:00:48 UTC 2017

Ethical Hacking Bundle Sponsored Post Learn how to hack for a living and secure your own network. Become a certified security expert with this ethical hacking training. Learn how to hack for a living and secure your own network. [Link]

Popular Science » Sorry, but artificial sweeteners won’t help you lose weight

Monday 17 July 16:57:01 UTC 2017

artificial sweeteners Health Quit now while you still can. If you’re gonna call something “diet,” it should have to actually help you lose weight. But like real dieting, diet foods don’t work as well in practice as they do in… [Link]

Mashable » Finally, a phone that takes selfies seriously

Monday 17 July 16:56:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust when we thought we've seen it all, China's Meizu has announced a smartphone that has a secondary display on the back, meaning you can assume that perfect selfie pose even when you use the rear camera.  The Meizu Pro 7 has appeared in several leaks over the next couple of days, but now it's official. The company announced on Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » Learn the secret to turning your million dollar idea into a business

Monday 17 July 16:51:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. These days, it seems like everyone is coming up with billion dollar ideas for businesses: S’well water bottles, fidget spinners, Uber for piggy back rides. But most of us have to let our great ideas fade away because we don’t have the tools to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Find your next must-play game by flying through a virtual galaxy

Monday 17 July 16:50:21 UTC 2017

Letting algorithms suggest games and movies we might like could trap us in a filter bubble. Showing the choices as a navigable galaxy let us pick more freely [Link]

Slashdot » 'Windows 10 Is Failing Us'

Monday 17 July 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Reader BrianFagioli writes: While Windows 10 is arguably successful from a market share perspective, it is still failing in one big way — the user experience. Windows 8.x was an absolute disaster, and Microsoft's latest is certainly better than that, but it is still not an enjoyable experience. Before the company tries to add new features (and misses deadlines) like … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla sends out invites to private Model 3 event

Monday 17 July 16:42:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTesla’s eagerly anticipated Model 3 all-electric car is about to take its next big step: delivery to the very first customers. Who happen to be employees. That's right, those lucky enough to get their hands on and drive off with the $35,000, electric, four-door sedan will be those who helped design and build the groundbreaking car, which travels 215 miles on … [Link]

Popular Science » Mac-n-cheese probably isn't more toxic than other foods

Monday 17 July 16:35:10 UTC 2017

Health Because everything you love is toxic. A new report says that mac and cheese is toxic, but the truth is a lot more complicated. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » This app will correct your grammar and spelling as you go

Monday 17 July 16:34:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The internet may have made our written communications more casual, but it's safe to say that spelling and grammar still matter. A well-written text or email can express greater confidence, more sincere concern, and stalwart professionalism in a way that slapdash, typo-ridden messages don't.  … [Link]

Mashable » Choreographer delivers the dancing wedding proposal of your rom-com dreams

Monday 17 July 16:33:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStep aside Channing Tatum, there is a new dancing heartthrob in town.   L.A.-based choreographer Phil Wright performed a pretty epic proposal for his fellow dancer and girlfriend, Ashley Liai. On Wednesday, the two were mid-dance routine when Phil got down on one knee and popped the question.  SEE ALSO: A man's bold, unadvised tattoo proposal thankfully went very right In … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran's 'Game of Thrones' cameo made me extremely angry

Monday 17 July 16:29:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSpoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode one follow. So, ya know, don't read if you haven't watched. I was there. I rode with Ayra Stark, fresh from poisoning a whole room of terrible men, on her horse through the Westerosi woods. And then she heard someone singing. If you caught the season premiere of Game of Thrones Sunday night … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's next step at world domination could be a messaging app

Monday 17 July 16:22:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f7%2f680ef5bf 61f4 f585%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ next step at world domination could be a messaging app","sources":[{&qu~ More about Amazon, Jeff Bezos, Messaging Apps, Tech, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » An Amazing 3D Journey to the Middle East, One Century Ago

Monday 17 July 16:20:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Retronaut, Middle East, Mashable Reels, World, and Other [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo's got a cheeky warning for rage quitters

Monday 17 July 16:19:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSplatoon 2 is nothing if not charming.  During this weekend's Splatfest, some players noticed that Splatoon's signature Nintendo charm even extends to its warning against rage quitters and players with poor internet connections. SEE ALSO: 'Splatoon 2' voice chat leaves us asking: What exactly is Nintendo smoking? If you disconnect from online multiplayer matches in Splatoon 2 enough times, the game … [Link]

Mashable » Redditor builds wonderful Terry Crews shrine while house sitting for brother

Monday 17 July 16:16:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat do you do when your brother and his fiancé ask you to house sit for them? Well, there are a couple of options:  1. Watch the house normally. Take care of the dog, retrieve the mail, water the plants, etc. Do the duty asked of you with no hesitation. or 2. Build an elaborate shrine dedicated to actor Terry Crews … [Link]

Mashable » This tiny Japanese space agency drone is giving us a glimpse of life in space

Monday 17 July 16:16:47 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook If you've ever wondered about what it's like to be inside the International Space Station through the lens of, say, a drone, look no further.  The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has released images and video from its JEM Internal Ball Camera, known as "Int-Ball," — a camera drone that can record images and video while moving in space — and the … [Link]

Mashable » Kind women offer up their bridal gowns after Alfredo Angelo's closing leaves customers dress-less

Monday 17 July 16:10:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookForget everything you know about the selfish bridezilla stereotype. Women on Twitter have stepped up to help soon-to-be brides who are affected by Alfred Angelo closing. The wedding gown company closed 60 of its stores on Wednesday without any warning, before officially declaring bankruptcy on Friday.  Brides who ordered their wedding dresses through Alfred Angelo have been left with no idea … [Link]

Slashdot » Atari Is Back In the Hardware Business, Unveils Ataribox

Monday 17 July 16:05:00 UTC 2017

Reader MojoKid writes: Atari CEO Fred Chesnais confirmed the company was working on a brand new console back in June this year at E3, but today the company has officially unveiled the product. The new Ataribox console draws on some of the classic styling of the original Atari 2600 console but with a modernized flare, though still sporting that tasty … [Link]

Mashable » Artificial sweeteners don't help with weight loss after all, sweeping study shows

Monday 17 July 15:47:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookArtificial and low-calorie sweeteners do not appear to help people lose weight — and in some studies are linked with weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues, finds a sweeping new study. Why it matters: U.S. consumption of artificial sweeteners has increased dramatically over the past 15 years.  These days aspartame and sucralose aren’t just in diet sodas and chewing gum but … [Link]

Mashable » R. Kelly is allegedly holding multiple women in a 'cult,' report reveals

Monday 17 July 15:43:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA new report from Buzzfeed News details an alleged "cult" run by R&B singer R. Kelly.  The extensive piece, written by Jim DeRogatis, quotes distressed parents who have expressed concern about their daughters relationship with the Chicago native. DeRogatis also speaks with three former employees of Kelly, who corroborate the parents concerns that Kelly houses, and abuses the lives of, six … [Link]

Slashdot » Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC) for Windows Pushes What Could Be Its Last Update

Monday 17 July 15:26:00 UTC 2017

Popular open-source media player for Windows, Media Player Classic Home Cinema — or MPC-HC, has issued what it says could be the last update the app ever receives. The team writes: v1.7.13, the latest, and probably the last release of our project… For quite a few months now, or even years, the number of active developers has been decreasing and … [Link]

Mashable » Keyboard ads are your latest dystopian tech nightmare

Monday 17 July 15:20:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBanner ads are the last thing you'd ever expect to see (or want) included with your smartphone's on-screen keyboard. Yet, that's exactly what some owners of HTC Android phones are discovering on their devices. The reaction to the big time screw up is unanimous: "What the hell is this doing here?" SEE ALSO: Google's likely ditching HTC for LG when it … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple emoji include Woman With Headscarf, Breastfeeding, Zombie, and more

Monday 17 July 15:13:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHappy World Emjoi Day, 24 hours in which we realized that there still isn't an emoji for every mood, activity, job, and clothing style. SEE ALSO: Emoji sheriffs are patrolling Twitter The good news is that the emoji-creation industry is always racing to catch up with real-world social mores. Now, we have the promise of Woman With Headscarf and Breastfeeding. Of … [Link]

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

Monday 17 July 15:10:18 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]

Mashable » Transgender activist trolls the Texas Governor and it feels so, so good

Monday 17 July 14:51:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookForget petitions or protest: Trolling for social change is some of the best kind of activism there is.  Texas activist Ashely Smith recently decided to politely troll Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. Abbott, a strong supporter of the state's anti-trans bathroom bill, didn't seem to notice he was posing for a picture with a transgender woman and LGBTQ activist.  SEE ALSO: Meet … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' is back and the ladies of Westeros are basically running the show

Monday 17 July 14:51:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOur favorite show is back with one giant swing against patriarchy in Westeros.  The first episode of season 7 sets the tone for some fierce rivalry among some of the most powerful women currently running the show. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hbo, Power, Game Of Thrones, and Sansa Stark [Link]

Slashdot » HTC Keyboard Ads Likely an Error, But Damage is Already Done

Monday 17 July 14:48:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Ads in the stock keyboard app on a flagship smartphone added quietly via an app update, which then asks you to pay to remove them. You'd be hard pressed to come up with a more comically villainous thing for a phone manufacturer, or app developer, to pull on its users. Yet that's what's been … [Link]

Popular Science » This ancient one-ton crocodile had steak knives for teeth

Monday 17 July 14:41:24 UTC 2017

Scary crocodile face Science Rawr. Meet the Razanandrongobe sakalavae, an ancient crocodile with teeth scarier than a T. rex's. [Link]

Mashable » Ice cream-stealing baby won't let grandma get a taste

Monday 17 July 14:37:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGive a baby food, and there will be a mess. Give a baby an ice cream cone? Forget it. Get ready for an ice cream bath.  Facebook user Ashley Cavanaugh posted this video of her baby daughter Emma sharing a cone with grandma. By "sharing," we mean stealing, and by "grandma," we mean the poor woman who's about to be completely … [Link]

Mashable » This scary video tool makes fake news look legit

Monday 17 July 14:34:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe live in scary times. It's often hard to distinguish reality from fantasy, and it doesn't help that our very own president, Mr. Donald J. Trump, obsessively rants about "fake news media" anytime he's criticized. Sadly, fake news isn't going anywhere anytime soon, and it's probably going to get much worse in the near future thanks to new video editing tools … [Link]

Mashable » Kind fishermen rescue a poor seal completely trapped in net

Monday 17 July 14:32:39 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook We hate seeing animals in distress, and wish we could rescue them all from harm's way. When two fishermen from Maine saw a seal trapped in a fishing net floating in the water, they immediately took action to rescue the little sea puppy. They lifted the seal onto their boat, and carefully cut away the net to set him free. … [Link]

Mashable » 5 lessons to reinvent your career path

Monday 17 July 14:26:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDom Prescod came to the U.S. from his native Trinidad with dreams of working in the tech field. He’d been teaching himself how to code, but it was quickly becoming an exhausting and frustrating experience.    “The chances of getting a career through self-taught means was bleak,” he says. So he turned to General Assembly, a tech skills boot camp with … [Link]

Mashable » 6 social entrepreneurs helping build a better tomorrow

Monday 17 July 14:25:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs the trend of social entrepreneurship takes root in economies around the globe, future-focused impact investors are stepping up to the plate to help build a better world for generations to come. The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 objectives to tackle global issues like hunger, joblessness, poverty, climate change, and food waste, among others. Below, we've selected … [Link]

Mashable » No, a fart didn't cause an American Airlines flight to evacuate all its passengers

Monday 17 July 14:24:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn today's "Not The Onion" news, an American Airlines flight supposedly had to evacuate all its passengers after a person "passed gas," causing violent episodes of nausea and headaches.  Except that this isn't true. SEE ALSO: Sorry everyone, but that shocking Amelia Earhart photo has been debunked — twice The story, which originally appeared on local WNCN-TV, quotes an unidentified spokesperson … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The cosmic dance of three dead stars could break relativity

Monday 17 July 14:21:00 UTC 2017

Do we have the first hints that Einstein is about to be proven wrong? A stellar system discovered in 2012 looks like the ideal experiment to tell us [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' is back with 'Dragonstone' and here's what the critics thought

Monday 17 July 14:17:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWinter is getting there. Game of Thrones kicked off its seventh season on Sunday night with "Dragonstone," an episode that picked up at the outer edge of what's shaping up to be a very bloody winter in Westeros. Forces are aligning all across the continent, and everyone seems to be fixing for a fight with someone else. SEE ALSO: 'Game of … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's 'Made in America' week is already failing and it's not even Tuesday

Monday 17 July 14:12:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDonald Trump, who loves nothing more than themed weeks, would have been far more successful had he run for president of my middle school student council than president of the United States. Alas, here we are smack dab at the beginning of "Made in America" week and already, the backlash has begun. Maybe he just needs better posters? SEE ALSO: Shiny … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon May Unveil Its Own Messaging App

Monday 17 July 14:03:00 UTC 2017

The messaging app field is as hot as ever with Apple, Facebook and Google (among others) slugging it out… and Amazon appears to want in on the action. From a report: AFTVnews claims to have customer survey info revealing that Amazon is working on Anytime, a messaging app for Android, iOS and the desktop that promises a few twists on … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is dangerous for Democracy—here's why

Monday 17 July 12:54:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDigital technology has revolutionized the modern world but as tech becomes more intelligent, its dangers on society become more transparent. From Trump’s tweet depicting himself wrestling ‘CNN’ to the ground to the detailed Facebook targeting used to win the Brexit vote, social media is proving to have a profound effect on humanity—and let’s not fool ourselves, this is dangerous.  Global leaders … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Gosling is a grimy, scrappy man on the run in this 'Blade Runner 2049' trailer

Monday 17 July 12:52:37 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook What is Blade Runner 2049? More to the point: why is Blade Runner 2049? The latest trailer offers up a few more scraps of detail on the Ridley Scott sequel's future-world story, but you'll have to watch real closely to puzzle it out. If nothing else, the lush, synth-heavy music is a delightfully distracting throwback to the 1982 original. Blade … [Link]

Mashable » White Walkers are stalking commuters at this London train station

Monday 17 July 12:31:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWinter has come to London. White Walkers — a.k.a. the show's most fearsome creatures — were causing a commotion among commuters at King's Cross Station.  SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 premiere proves the ladies really are running the show Commuters were either bewildered or excited by the White Walkers' appearance, depending on their enthusiasm levels for the show, which … [Link]

Mashable » I haven't owned a game console in 30 years, but I want the Ataribox

Monday 17 July 12:28:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen Atari announced it was jumping back into the game-console arena, those old enough to remember the 8-bit glory days of the Atari 2600 — like myself — perked up, briefly lighting up whatever part of the brain responsible for feelings of nostalgia. SEE ALSO: Original 'Resident Evil' Returns for Next-Gen and PC, 20 Years Later If last month's announcement clicked … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans couldn't help making this 'Harry Potter' connection

Monday 17 July 12:02:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWarning: This article contains Game of Thrones spoilers. If you've yet to watch episode one of Season 7, turn back now. SEE ALSO: These are the 5 most savage 'Game of Thrones' episodes so far The highly anticipated Season 7 premiere of Game of Thrones aired yesterday and fans were getting major Harry Potter vibes.  The audience was introduced to a … [Link]

Mashable » 5 strategies for bouncing back from a failed startup

Monday 17 July 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFor more than two decades, the numbers surrounding the survival rate of small businesses have remained unfortunately consistent. Only 20 percent of all new businesses make it past their first year. After five years, 50 percent of new businesses no longer exist and only one-third are able to enjoy their 10-year anniversary.  As entrepreneurs tackle the legal formalities of assorting with … [Link]

Slashdot » American ISPS Are Now Fighting State Broadband Privacy Proposals

Monday 17 July 11:34:00 UTC 2017

The EFF complains that "the very companies who spent millions of dollars lobbying in D.C. to repeal our federal broadband privacy rights are now fighting state attempts to protect consumers because they supposedly prefer a federal rule." The EFF urges Californians to phone their state senator ahead of a crucial back-to-back committee hearings on Tuesday. An anonymous reader writes: "Congress … [Link]

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

Monday 17 July 11:30:01 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 » AI doctors should improve healthcare, but not at any cost

Monday 17 July 11:30:00 UTC 2017

Algorithms can already outperform specialists at disease diagnosis, but we must come up with a clear framework for what data they are allowed to use [Link]

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

Monday 17 July 11:30:00 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]

New Scientist – News » UK and Irish seabirds search area size of Spain for food

Monday 17 July 11:29:02 UTC 2017

Seas off Scotland have been identified as especially important habitats for seabirds and important to conserve     [Link]

Mashable » Why no one has 're-invented' email yet

Monday 17 July 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou may remember the great tech crisis of 2014: Email was broken! We were getting so overwhelmed by the deluge of messages flooding our inboxes that we were missing more of the important ones. Our inboxes had evolved from helpful, at-times-cheery ("You've got mail!") tools into overstuffed lockers of digital dread. I'm not talking about about spam, either. That problem was … [Link]

Mashable » Prince Charles is a brilliant Harry Potter reader who does 'all the voices'

Monday 17 July 11:08:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe nation's favourite grandad is apparently a very gifted mimic who entertains children with spellbinding readings of Harry Potter books.  SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling revealed there are two Harry Potters and we're in total shock We are talking about Prince Charles, the future king, who according to his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, is a brilliant impressionist and actor whose nuanced … [Link]

Mashable » The internet has fallen in love with this throwback of a young Stephen Colbert

Monday 17 July 11:08:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe internet loves a good throwback and — as photographic evidence proves — 1984 was a good year for Stephen Colbert. SEE ALSO: #TBT: Young Joe Biden was a dapper man indeed A redditor named ArtieStation shared a sepia toned photograph of a young Stephen to the /r/OldSchoolCool subreddit where it went viral. Redditors fawned over the young Colbert who looks … [Link]

Mashable » Sob uncontrollably at this son surprising his mom after a year away in the military

Monday 17 July 10:51:56 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook There's nothing quite like a surprise entrance after being away from home for a long period of time.  When Femi Opesanmi came home to Columbia, Maryland, after a year abroad serving in the U.S. Military, he made quite the entrance as he surprised his "momma bear" and the rest of the family. Femi's brother Akin took a video of the … [Link]

Mashable » Why this 70-year-old South Korean grandma is one of YouTube's latest stars

Monday 17 July 10:41:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMeet one of South Korea's most unlikely YouTube stars. From make-up tutorials, holiday vlogs to outdoor adventures, there's nothing 70-year-old grandmother Park Makrae isn't up for. SEE ALSO: 82-year-old woman spins hot beats as a club DJ in trendy Tokyo Park was first encouraged by her granddaughter to make videos as a way to stave off dementia — something that was … [Link]

Mashable » Politician believes he's a 'Game of Thrones' character and we're here for it

Monday 17 July 10:33:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUnless you were hiding in an underground cave, you might have heard that everyone's favourite TV show — Game of Thrones of course — is finally back, and people are ridiculously excited about that. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' cast asks a Magic 8 Ball about their Season 7 fates Well, someone was really thrilled to see Jon Snow & co. … [Link]

Mashable » Tell the world Aunt Flo is in town with this weirdly cute tampon nail art

Monday 17 July 10:08:54 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook2017 has been, thus far, a pretty bold year for nail art. In the past few months alone, we've seen fidget spinner nail art, Mark Zuckerberg-inspired manicures, and now…tampon nails.  Because, why not? SEE ALSO: There's no period emoji. This campaign wants to change that. Canada-based artist Annelies Hofmeyr created the rather unusual look, which consists of a white backdrop with … [Link]

Mashable » Indonesia blocks Telegram, fearing terror groups using it to pass encrypted messages

Monday 17 July 10:08:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIndonesia has blocked popular messaging service Telegram, over concerns of radical groups using the encrypted platform to spread information in the Muslim-majority nation. The government blocked Telegram on the web last Friday, threatening to block the app after, if the company did not address illegal content on it. In response, Telegram said on Sunday it would put together a team of … [Link]

Mashable » Man replaces lightsaber sound with Owen Wilson saying 'wow' and it's pure genius

Monday 17 July 9:50:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEven if you're not a Star Wars fan, you'll recognize the iconic whooshing sound of a lightsaber. It's hard to imagine the films without it… until now. SEE ALSO: That 'Star Wars' Disney attraction that's going to take all your money has an official name now Josh Billinson was hit with a stroke of genius when he decided to replace the … [Link]

Mashable » The next 'Doctor Who' had the perfect response to people not happy about her gender

Monday 17 July 9:36:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe BBC has announced the next Doctor in Doctor Who will be — for the first time in its 54-year history — a woman, Jodie Whittaker from Broadchurch.  SEE ALSO: The next Doctor in 'Doctor Who' is a woman, and all the cool humans on the internet are thrilled While nice humans on social media were thrilled about this much-delayed regeneration, … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' premiere was surprisingly hilarious

Monday 17 July 9:34:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis post is dark and full of spoilers. Game of Thrones is a lot of things — but funny isn't usually one of them. But that all changed in "Dragonstone," the first episode of Season 7, which featured more laugh-out-loud moments than the show has had in years.  That's probably due to the fact that showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss … [Link]

Slashdot » New Interactive Basic Electronics Textbook Launched Online

Monday 17 July 9:30:00 UTC 2017

Long-time Slashdot reader compumike writes: The group that first brought schematics and circuit simulation to the browser has now released the first few chapters of Ultimate Electronics: Practical Circuit Design and Analysis, an interactive online textbook for people learning electronics. The materials released today cover about half of a first semester undergraduate electronics course. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo-themed Air Jordans are timeless perfection

Monday 17 July 9:18:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you grew up glued to your Nintendo in the '80s, these pair of sneakers will speak to you. The Jordan "NES" IV are custom-made by Freaker Sneaks, and include ton of delightfully thoughtful details. SEE ALSO: Nintendo's theme park is coming along nicely For instance, check out the D-pad and actual (pressable!) buttons at the heel of each shoe. Image: … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had the ultimate summer getaway in Bali

Monday 17 July 8:05:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCan you say vacation goals? Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and little Luna had the ultimate family getaway last week on the island of Bali in Indonesia. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen has some really important Twitter advice for Donald Trump Much of this was documented on the couple's well-followed Instagram accounts, showing them enjoying the lush scenery:  Bali A post shared by … [Link]

Mashable » Subway cars get turned into brain-bending photo illusions

Monday 17 July 7:33:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNo, that's a subway car, not an Olympic swimming pool. Taipei's subway is being turned into realistic-looking sporting venues, in celebration of an international sports meet in August. SEE ALSO: Curious pup emerges from luggage to check out the subway The city will host the upcoming Summer Universiade, or World University Games, inviting participants from over 170 countries to compete. In … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Are The Lesser-Known Roles Of The IT Department?

Monday 17 July 7:30:00 UTC 2017

chadenright writes: On the same day that I was hired into a new IT position, my new employer also bought a pair of $1,500 conference phones from a third-party vendor, which turned out to be defective; I've spent a chunk of the last two weeks arguing with the vendor. During the process I've learned that, as the IT guy, I'm … [Link]

Mashable » Four big clues for next week's 'Game of Thrones' we spotted in this delicious promo

Monday 17 July 5:37:01 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones, Season 7, episode 1 — and wild theorizing for episode 2, based on information in George R. R. Martin's novels. The Game of Thrones premiere was stuffed full of girl power — and a surprising amount of humor (LOL ED SHEERAN) — but aside from Arya Stark proving that she might be … [Link]

Mashable » The first pictures of Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel's wedding are awfully dreamy

Monday 17 July 4:31:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOK, you might not be the type to find yourself dreaming about weddings. Yet there's something to certainly aspire to in the case of model Miranda Kerr and Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, whose photos from their May wedding were released by Vogue magazine. SEE ALSO: 2017's social media landscape in one stunning infographic Much of the focus was on Kerr's Dior … [Link]

Mashable » Olloclip Filmer's Kit is your go-to bag o' live-streaming tricks

Monday 17 July 4:31:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGood smartphone photography and video requires a steady hand, a good eye and, just maybe, a bag of tricks. That's more or less the concept behind Olloclip's and Incase's limited-time mashup: The Filmer's Kit.  SEE ALSO: Apple is adding 3D lasers to the iPhone so we can all be AR zombies It's a black, compression-molded, 9-inch-by-6-inch-by-3-inch case packed with the majority … [Link]

Slashdot » George A. Romero, Martin Landau Both Died This Weekend

Monday 17 July 4:30:00 UTC 2017

This weekend the world lost two familiar faces from the world of fantasy, horror and science fiction films — director George A. Romero and actor Martin Landau. An anonymous reader writes: Bronx-born director Romero started his career with a segment for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood about tonsilectomies, but is best remembered for his influential zombie movies Night of the Living Dead … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how Twitter reacted to the 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 premiere

Monday 17 July 4:29:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWarning: This post contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 1. Ok, now that we've got the spoiler warnings out of the way, it's time to reflect on what we've seen in the Game of Thrones Season 7 premiere by referencing the authority on all pop culture instant reactions: Twitter, of course.  SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 … [Link]

Mashable » Let's not kid ourselves, Ed Sheeran on 'Game of Thrones' was silly AF

Monday 17 July 3:31:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHey cool kids, this post has spoilers for Season 7, episode one. So, like, don't read unless you've watched. Duh.  You know when you're watching your favorite high fantasy television show and then this mega famous pop star just shows up in a scene and rips you out of the episode? That was the feeling of many Game of Thrones fans … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Queen is home' according to just about every single damn 'Game of Thrones' fan

Monday 17 July 3:07:25 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHey y'all, spoilers for Season 7, episode one below. If you haven't watched it, don't get upset with us if you read it. Um, I don't know if you've ever heard of a character named Daenerys Targaryen, but she's home now.  The last big scene in "Dragonstone" finds that unlikely Targaryen sailing her ships across the Narrow Sea as her three … [Link]

Slashdot » The Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight In The Northern US

Monday 17 July 3:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes CNN:A geomagnetic storm could bring a spectacular show to skies across the northern United States on Sunday night. The Aurora Borealis phenomenon — also known as the Northern Lights — may be visible "as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington State," according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center… NOAA said the best viewing times … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' has finally introduced Lady Stoneheart, just not in the way we imagined

Monday 17 July 2:53:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 1, titled "Dragonstone," as well as plot points from George R. R. Martin's books.  Even if you've never read George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, chances are you're familiar with the name Lady Stoneheart — if only from hearing your disgruntled book-reading friends complaining about … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 premiere proves the ladies really are running the show

Monday 17 July 2:32:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis recap contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 1, titled "Dragonstone." Who run the world? The ladies of Game of Thrones, duh.  After multiple seasons of mansplaining, rape and abuse, the women of Westeros are finally in positions of power in the Season 7 premiere, and it's every bit as exhilarating as watching Wonder Woman stride through No … [Link]

Mashable » Delta hits back on Twitter at Ann Coulter, who claims she was kicked out of her seat

Monday 17 July 2:26:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAnother day, another airline-related dust-up. This time it's conservative commentator Ann Coulter, who called Delta the "worst airline in America" for moving her out of her "extra room seat" she had booked. SEE ALSO: American Airlines delayed a flight because the plane smelled like pee "Hey Delta, you mind telling me why it was an 'emergency' to move someone else into … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran's 'Game of Thrones' cameo was anticlimactic, yet perfect

Monday 17 July 2:17:54 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSpoiler warning: This post contains plot details for the Game of Thrones Season 7 premiere, titled "Dragonstone." Turns out that Ed Sheeran was telling the truth about his Game of Thrones cameo, in which he appeared alongside Maisie Williams' Arya Stark, because even Game of Thrones stars are fans of stuff. "I feel like my cameo’s been built up too much … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' returned with Arya bringing the pain and the internet loved it

Monday 17 July 2:12:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSeason 7 of Game of Thrones wasted no time in dropping the mouths of all the rabid fans who waited too long for the show to return.  And Arya Stark made those mouths drop.  SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' has finally introduced Lady Stoneheart, just not in the way we imagined In the opening scene of "Dragonstone," we all watched Walder … [Link]

Mashable » Martin Landau, 'Mission Impossible,' 'North by Northwest' actor, dead at 89

Monday 17 July 1:48:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOne of the iconic actors who helped make the original Mission Impossible so good, Martin Landau, has died at age 89.  SEE ALSO: George A. Romero, master of zombie film genre, dead at 77 Most recently known for his leading role as Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood (which won him an Oscar), Landau's credits span some of the great films in … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Yanks Three Bad Patches Of Their Last Outlook Patch

Monday 17 July 1:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes ComputerWorld's Woody Leonhard: I just received word from Gunter Born that Microsoft has pulled three of its Outlook patches… There's no specific recommendation that you uninstall the yanked patches — indeed, there's no description of the problems caused by the latest round — but earlier versions of the bad patches-of-patches had a nasty habit of crashing … [Link]

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