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 » How to get your Windows screenshots without MS Paint

Monday 24 July 23:35:37 UTC 2017

MS Paint’s future is uncertain—but that doesn’t mean you’re losing the ability to capture, edit, save, and share screenshots. That's because there's been a better screen-capture solution hiding in Windows for 15 years. SEE ALSO: Microsoft Paint is getting evicted from Windows Allow me to introduce you to the Snipping Tool, terrible name, fantastic little piece of software. Back in 2002, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Option For a Touring Band With Mobile Data?

Monday 24 July 23:30:00 UTC 2017

New submitter SEMLogistics writes: I'm working with a well-known rock band, that is not based in the U.S., and has an upcoming U.S. tour this fall. The issue they always run into, however, is when renting a tour bus and traveling with 12 to 14 people, they consistently blow through data allowances set by the bus company. This leads to … [Link]

Mashable » Apple commercial reminds us why Siri needs The Rock more than The Rock needs Siri

Monday 24 July 23:06:34 UTC 2017

I gotta give it up to Apple for pairing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with Siri — yes, the iPhone's digital assistant — for its latest TV commercial.  "The Rock x Siri: Dominate the Day" is funny and entertaining and just so ridiculous that it works. Bravo, Apple. Really, Bravo. SEE ALSO: The 'Rock X Siri' mini movie is out, and it's … [Link]

Mashable » There's no ban on carrying comics—or any other type of books—in checked bags

Monday 24 July 23:05:28 UTC 2017

Comic-Con attendees freaked out after a tweet warned that United Airlines was forcing fliers to remove comic books from checked bags. Turns out that's not really a restriction, according to the TSA and the airline.  SEE ALSO: United accidentally puts rapper and his dog on separate flights A Twitter user posted a photo Sunday showing a screen that said travelers had … [Link]

Slashdot » Democrats Propose New Competition Laws That Would 'Break Up Big Companies If They're Hurting Consumers'

Monday 24 July 22:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Senate and House Democratic leaders today proposed new antitrust laws that could prevent many of the biggest mergers and break up monopolies in broadband and other industries. "Right now our antitrust laws are designed to allow huge corporations to merge, padding the pockets of investors but sending costs skyrocketing for everything … [Link]

Mashable » The First Mashable Comic-Con Awards

Monday 24 July 22:48:19 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Comic Con, Mashable Reels, Comic Con 2017, Entertainment, and Comic Culture [Link]

Mashable » Silicon Valley entrepreneurs launch online tool to help women fight sexual harassment

Monday 24 July 22:12:36 UTC 2017

Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality for many women in the American workplace.  But when a male colleague threatens their comfort and safety, these working women can fight back. They just need to be armed with information and the legal know-how to do it. That's the cornerstone of a new online resource called BetterBrave, which helps women take action against sexual … [Link]

Slashdot » United Airlines Claims TSA Banned Comic Books In Checked Luggage For Comic-Con, TSA Denies It

Monday 24 July 22:10:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares a report: San Diego Comic-Con has become so much more than just a comic book convention. But comic books remain the heart and soul of Comic-Con. In addition to attendees being there to buy comic books, vendors flock to Comic-Con to sell their comic books as well. That's why participants in Comic-Con were shocked to find a notice … [Link]

Mashable » Anybody who did high school debate knows it's the worst way to tackle climate change

Monday 24 July 22:08:11 UTC 2017

Anybody who spent time in the low-stakes-but-ego-ridden world of high school debate knows: Debate is a terrible way to address a topic with any semblance of subtlety.  That goes double for any topic related to science.  Climate change, then, would make for a particularly terrible topic for an open debate. It's no coincidence then that Scott Pruitt, administrator of the Environmental … [Link]

Mashable » Here are 7 things you (probably) didn't know about 'The Lost Boys'

Monday 24 July 21:52:27 UTC 2017

The Lost Boys is an '80s cult classic, and with its 30th anniversary coming up soon, we decided to vamp out. Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content.  Read more… More about Vampires, Tina Turner, Tydk, Things You Probably Didn T Know, and Lost Boys [Link]

Mashable » Are we about to reach peak emoji?

Monday 24 July 21:48:18 UTC 2017

It had to happen: Emojis have gone so mainstream that Hollywood can’t resist. When Shakespearean-trained actor Patrick Stewart is willing to voice an emoji in the shape of swirled poop in multimillion-dollar box office flick, things have gotten out of hand.  As Stewart adds his talent to “The Emoji Movie,” it’s clear that emoji use is on the rise across the … [Link]

Mashable » Google hid a bizarre Easter egg in the Android O preview

Monday 24 July 21:43:41 UTC 2017

The next version of Android could have an unexpected name. At least, that's what Google wants us to think. The company dropped the final version of its Android O beta, signalling that the official release is almost here. But many were surprised to find a bizarre new Easter egg. SEE ALSO: After 10 years, I'm breaking up with Android Google has … [Link]

Mashable » Arcade Fire says you can wear whatever you want to their show

Monday 24 July 21:30:25 UTC 2017

UPDATE: July 24, 2017, 3:38 p.m. PT Arcade Fire has denied the existence of any dress code for its show at Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn on Thursday in a series of tweets.  "Wear whatever you want to any show,” the band tweeted, along with the blessing that this was in fact a real band announcement.  Band announces, "Wear whatever you … [Link]

Slashdot » Wisconsin Company Will Let Employees Use Microchip Implants To Buy Snacks, Open Doors

Monday 24 July 21:30:00 UTC 2017

A Wisconsin company called Three Square Market will soon offer employees implantable chips to open doors, buy snacks, log in to computers, and use office equipment like copy machines. The chips use near field communication (NFC) technology and will be implanted between the thumb and forefinger of participating employees. According to The Verge, around 50 people are supposedly getting the … [Link]

Mashable » Passion Pit announces musical hiatus so frontman can cope with mental illness

Monday 24 July 21:26:31 UTC 2017

Passion Pit's frontman, Michael Angelakos, has never been shy about discussing mental health. On Sunday night the 30-year-old artist — who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17 — shared a powerful message for fans, announcing in a series of tweets that Passion Pit would be taking a musical hiatus as he focuses on his mental health.   SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Popular Science » The best ways to follow breaking news on your phone

Monday 24 July 21:11:26 UTC 2017

DIY Read all about it. Make sure you're getting the headlines before everyone else with these smartphone news apps. Read more. [Link]

Mashable » Show off your love for Star Wars with this business casual line for women

Monday 24 July 21:01:13 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Expressing your obsession with Star Wars used to mean three things: cosplay, action figures, and boxy t-shirts galore. If you’re looking to display your love for all things George Lucas, there are now some more stylish options. SEE ALSO: The Comic Con survival kit … [Link]

Slashdot » Sweden Accidentally Leaks Personal Details of Nearly All Citizens

Monday 24 July 20:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Hacker News: Swedish media is reporting of a massive data breach in the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) after the agency mishandled an outsourcing deal with IBM, which led to the leak of the private data about every vehicle in the country, including those used by both police and military. The data breach … [Link]

Mashable » This self-driving valet service is one of the smartest ways to use driverless cars

Monday 24 July 20:44:04 UTC 2017

Mercedez-Benz and Bosch want to take the hassle of finding a parking spot out of your life forever.  The two companies are teaming up to create the world's first self-driving valet service at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. The service will eventually allow Mercedes-Benz drivers to hand the wheel over to their cars, which will take control and park themselves. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Our brains always plan one step ahead of our bodies when we walk

Monday 24 July 20:30:00 UTC 2017

A brief glimpse of upcoming terrain one stride ahead of time enables your brain to make sure your next footfall hits the right spot [Link]

Mashable » GOP congressman isn't sure how to fix health care fiasco, but knows it involves sexism and a duel

Monday 24 July 20:28:33 UTC 2017

With the GOP health care bill on life support in the senate, lawmakers are eager to find someone to blame.  One Texas lawmaker focused his frustrations with “some female senators from the Northeast" and tacked on some beyond out-dated and sexist thoughts in a radio interview. In an interview on "1440 Keys" Friday, Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold spoke about how he … [Link]

Mashable » 'Splatoon 2' is already a treasure trove of dank meme art

Monday 24 July 20:26:14 UTC 2017

What’s that saying about giving a man a fish vs. teaching him to fish?  Yeah, well… Nintendo taught gamers how fun it could be to draw pictures in the Wii U's Miiverse social platform. Now, in Splatoon 2 — which includes a similar doodle feature — many of those same players are running with the art tools in new, hilarious, and … [Link]

Mashable » Do not ever try to waterslide like this

Monday 24 July 20:23:46 UTC 2017

Extreme dude and pro skier Benjamin Forthun is no stranger to putting himself in danger in order to pump his veins full of adrenaline, but his latest stunt is next level.  Because a normal waterslide just wasn't enough, Forthun decided to drop in on the metal slide from at least 10 feet above. Careful, this will definitely make your palms sweat. … [Link]

Popular Science » Why scientists are racing to uncover the Greenland shark's secrets

Monday 24 July 20:06:01 UTC 2017

Science What’s cooler than the Arctic ocean? The sharks that live there. Researchers are racing to learn as much as possible about the once elusive Greenland shark. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber just canceled the last part of his 'Purpose' world tour

Monday 24 July 19:50:35 UTC 2017

Is it too late for Biebs to say sorry? Justin Bieber has canceled the last set of shows for his Purpose World Tour, according to a press release issued Monday. The statement cites "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason behind the cancellation.  SEE ALSO: China won't let Justin Bieber perform there because he's been a bad boy "Justin loves his fans and … [Link]

Mashable » Super bright flashlights to keep you safe during an emergency

Monday 24 July 19:45:26 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The night is dark and full of terrors, but you'll be just fine with this duo of military-grade light-bringers at the ready. The UltraBright 500-Lumen Tactical Military Flashlight provides total visibility during power outages, sojourns into the wilderness, or natural disaster emergencies. It's the … [Link]

Mashable » Genius woman dressed as a unsolicited dick pic for an undeserving costume party

Monday 24 July 19:32:16 UTC 2017

It takes balls to pull off some looks. On Sunday, Australian writer Clementine Ford tweeted a photo of her friend dressed as an "unsolicited dick pic" — a concept millennial women are sadly all too familiar with.  SEE ALSO: You can now use a dick pic as a password. Why, god? Why. The genius costume features a penis-shaped hat and a … [Link]

Slashdot » Fact-checking and Rumor-dispelling Site Snopes.com Held Hostage By vendor

Monday 24 July 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Snopes.com, which began as a small one-person effort in 1994 and has since become one of the Internet's oldest and most popular fact-checking sites, is in danger of closing its doors. From a report: Since our inception, we have always been a self-sustaining site that provides a free service to the online world: we've had no sponsors, no outside investors … [Link]

Mashable » Toddler scares the crap out of her dad playing video games

Monday 24 July 19:23:26 UTC 2017

Sometimes, you just need your daughter to scare the living shit out of you in order to make the internet pay attention. Twitch streamer JurassicJunkieLive has been streaming his gaming sessions for about two months now but, with only a small following of about 100 people, not many people took note. Not until, that is, he started playing Outlast 2. … [Link]

Mashable » Live! From Tomorrow: A lighter look at the future

Monday 24 July 19:16:42 UTC 2017

The future is here whether you like it or not, so we might as well have some fun with it. Mashable is pleased to be partnering with "Live! From Tomorrow" a variety show that explores the funnier sides of tech, innovation, and the news of the day. The pilot, 'Live! From Tomorrow: Blockchain For Business', with the support of IBM Blockchain, … [Link]

Mashable » Tech company offers freaky microchip implants to employees

Monday 24 July 18:42:03 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ company offers freaky microchip implants to employees","sources"~ More about Startup, Wisconsin, Implants, Cyborg, and Rfid [Link]

Mashable » Protect your face from sun damage with this portable awning

Monday 24 July 18:41:21 UTC 2017

‘Shader’ is a compact, portable shade device that adjusts to provide full sun protection for your face and belongings Read more…More about Kickstarter, Mashable Video, Sun, Protection, and Portable [Link]

Slashdot » Push Notifications From Popular Apps Are Becoming Increasingly Useless And Annoying

Monday 24 July 18:40:00 UTC 2017

David Pierce, writing for Wired: Push notifications are ruining my life. Yours too, I bet. Download more than a few apps and the notifications become a non-stop, cacophonous waterfall of nonsense. Here's just part of an afternoon on my phone: "Hi David! We found new Crown jewels and Bottle caps Pins for you!" "Everyone's talking about Bill Nye's new book, … [Link]

Mashable » Poorly designed tote bag shows exactly why fonts are EXTREMELY important

Monday 24 July 18:39:35 UTC 2017

Well, this fashion statement is one giant YIKES. Online based fashion store BelleChic is in hot water after selling a tote bag with a questionable message.  One Twitter user posted a photo of the tote bag that is supposed to say "MY FAVORITE COLOR IS IS GLITTER," but instead, it says something that is certainly not that. my fav colour is … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robot spots signs of melted fuel at submerged Fukushima reactor

Monday 24 July 18:38:00 UTC 2017

An underwater robot captured images believed to be the first signs of melted nuclear reactor fuel that sank after the plant’s 2011 failure [Link]

Mashable » Get a load of this kitty with extremely long legs

Monday 24 July 18:31:30 UTC 2017

If you needed more reasons to love shelter cats, here are four more. Reddit user McPokie posted photos a local shelter cat with a shockingly long set of legs. The cat and her wild proportions prompted more than 1,600 comments wanting to know more about this little lady. SEE ALSO: Cat with another cat on its face is double adorbs Per … [Link]

Popular Science » Meet an elusive, tragic, and incredibly bizarre new species of fish

Monday 24 July 18:26:25 UTC 2017

Animals They can weigh over 5,000 pounds. Sometimes nature gives you a gift. This one looks like a two-year-old tried to sculpt a fish out of clay but got distracted halfway through. [Link]

Mashable » Awesome dad Liev Schreiber took his 8-year-old son to Comic-Con dressed as Harley Quinn

Monday 24 July 18:26:16 UTC 2017

Fierce cosplayers are always to be expected at the annual Comic-Con in San Diego, but who would have thought Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts' son would take things to a whole other level.  The actors' 8-year-old son Kai absolutely slayed as Harley Quinn in an amazing costume, eliciting praises from every corner of the internet. SEE ALSO: Watch all the TV … [Link]

Mashable » Henry Cavill's mustache is being digitally removed in 'Justice League' reshoots

Monday 24 July 18:22:37 UTC 2017

Henry Cavill's mustache is caught between two studios. The good news is, they can fix it in post. Variety reported Monday that Justice League is going through extensive reshoots as Joss Whedon aims to punch up the dialogue and, let's be real here, not let it turn into Suicide Squad redux. Rumors of a big re-do swirled around Comic-Con all weekend, … [Link]

Mashable » Sam Tarly is the real MVP of 'Stormborn' on 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 24 July 18:17:06 UTC 2017

Sam Tarly is hoping to cure greyscale. The terminal disease could mean the end for Ser Jorah Mormont, who is desperately searching for a cure.   Tarly, who has come a long way from Season 1, could be the key to saving Mormont.  All hail Samwell Tarly.  Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Game Of Thrones, Real Time Video, and Samwell … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tiny robots swim the front crawl through your veins

Monday 24 July 18:16:00 UTC 2017

Swarms of gold nanobots with rotating arms powered by magnetic fields could swim through the human body and deliver medicine directly where it’s needed [Link]

Mashable » The 'Black Panther' cast watching new footage is all of us

Monday 24 July 18:08:15 UTC 2017

Marvel's Black Panther cast is too good for this world. When the actors appeared at San Diego Comic-Con, however, they hadn't seen any footage of their upcoming film — so they reacted just as strongly as the fans. SEE ALSO: 'Black Panther' just debuted some new footage at Comic-Con and it looks friggin' epic Comic-Con attendees were the only ones … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fake duck test shows drones and AI beat humans at bird census

Monday 24 July 18:07:00 UTC 2017

A fun experiment with hundreds of plastic ducks on a beach shows that AI trained on drone photos could seriously improve seabird colony counts [Link]

Mashable » Trump's flawless sketch of the NYC skyline is now set for auction

Monday 24 July 18:05:43 UTC 2017

Do you have 9,000 extra dollars and *extremely phlegmy cough* singular taste in art? Wonderful — please be the one to buy Donald Trump's line drawing of the NYC skyline. Trump originally created this flawless sketch for a 2005 auction benefitting a global literacy initiative. (Charlize Theron, Jennifer Garner, and John McCain also contributed work.) You can tell he spent a … [Link]

Mashable » Is this the new fidget spinner?

Monday 24 July 18:05:09 UTC 2017

‘The Orbiter' is a magnetic fidget device that allows you to disassemble, flick, spin, and roll it. Read more…More about Concentration, Real Time, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Slashdot » Unemployment in the UK is Now So Low It's in Danger of Exposing the Lie Used To Create the Numbers

Monday 24 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Unemployment in Britain is now just 4.5 percent. There are only 1.49 million unemployed people in the UK, versus 32 million people with jobs. This is almost unheard of. Unemployment was most recently this low in December 1973, when the UK set an unrepeated record of just 3.4 percent. From a report: The problem with this record is that the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Hamburger straws' are Japan's newest way to make the rest of us wonder what's going on over there

Monday 24 July 17:54:38 UTC 2017

Sometimes Instagram trends explore the beautiful form that food can take, and sometimes they're really freaking weird. Confusing at it may seem, a new trend has emerged in Japan that involves sticking McDonald's hamburgers on drinking straws. 最近の流&#3~ pic.twitter.com/KAlKnnHXw6 — ひな (@ZukkoKe__i401) July 24, 2017 According to Kotaku, the trend hasn't reached worldwide as of yet, but is becoming so popular … [Link]

Popular Science » In photos: restoring a military plane from the 1950s

Monday 24 July 17:47:00 UTC 2017

Technology The task of bringing "Beach City Baby" back to its glory days is a tough one. Photos: inside the restoration of a C-53 Skytrooper. The task of bringing "Beach City Baby" back to its glory days is a tough one, but the crew at Vintage Wings is up… [Link]

Mashable » How to get the secret, unlockable character in 'Street Fighter II' for Nintendo Switch

Monday 24 July 17:46:43 UTC 2017

Shin Akuma is a playable fighter in Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers for Nintendo Switch. You just have to know how to find him. Akuma was already on the USF2 fighting roster, but Shin Akuma — his demon form, which appeared as a hidden boss in Street Fighter Alpha 2 — is also accessible. Even better: the process of … [Link]

Mashable » This revolutionary battery material charges your phone in just seconds

Monday 24 July 17:37:46 UTC 2017

It typically takes around two hours to charge your iPhone from dead to fully juiced up. But what if you got your hands on a magical battery that could do it in seconds? This could actually be a reality with a new nanomaterial called MXene.  SEE ALSO: Here's how to take photos even when your phone is out of storage The … [Link]

Popular Science » The moon might be hiding more water than we thought

Monday 24 July 17:36:47 UTC 2017

Space But it's still pretty dry. Anyone want a (volcanic) glass of water? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » This screenwriting software is home to Hollywood’s biggest hits

Monday 24 July 17:32:32 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Star Wars. Jaws. Avatar. Back to the Future. What do these movies have in common, besides the fact that each was a massive financial success and has since become ingrained in the cultural zeitgeist? Each global franchise started as an idea; a glimmer in … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Instagram Launches New API Features and Upgrades to Facebook Graph API

Monday 24 July 17:23:23 UTC 2017

Today, Instagram announced new features and a major upgrade to the Instagram Platform API. The new features apply to comment functionality and the API is upgrading to Facebook's Graph API. The goal of the new features and the upgrade is to help API partners to better manage their organic presence. [Link]

Slashdot » Mysterious Mac Malware Has Infected Hundreds of Victims For Years

Monday 24 July 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A mysterious piece of malware has been infecting hundreds of Mac computers for years — and no one noticed until a few months ago. The malware is called "FruitFly," and one of its variants, "FruitFly 2" has infected at least 400 victims over the years. FruitFly 2 is intriguing and mysterious: its goals, who's … [Link]

Mashable » HoloLens 2.0 will include AI capabilities

Monday 24 July 17:17:39 UTC 2017

There will be a Microsoft HoloLens 2, and it will be smarter than ever. During a speech at the 2017 Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR) on Sunday, Microsoft artificial intelligence and research group executive Harry Shum outlined plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into the mixed-reality headset. SEE ALSO: Cheaper Microsoft mixed reality headsets are on the way To do … [Link]

Mashable » Powerful ad shows generations of black moms teaching their kids about bias

Monday 24 July 17:13:35 UTC 2017

How do you prepare a black child for the discrimination, hatred, and racism they will experience?  It's an agonizing question black parents have faced for generations. Now, a new ad is chronicling how they've tackled these heartbreaking yet necessary conversations with their children over the past several decades. SEE ALSO: How couples use Instagram to spotlight black queer love The … [Link]

Mashable » xHamster's new 'night mode' will make falling asleep to porn easier than ever

Monday 24 July 17:05:40 UTC 2017

Nothing ruins a late-night porn session like a brightly lit screen… That’s why xHamster is now offering "Night Mode." It's designed to give people a better after-hours experience, and it's available now for registered users. (It'll eventually be rolled out for everyone, don't worry.)  Basically when you activate it, it switches the site to a low-light black background. It’s meant to … [Link]

Mashable » 7 Bizarre Kickstarters That Actually Got Funded

Monday 24 July 16:58:28 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Kickstarter, Mashable Reels, Culture, Web Culture, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » We now know the Queen's favorite song, and everyone has a terrible guess about it

Monday 24 July 16:51:08 UTC 2017

When you think Queen Elizabeth II, you likely do not think 1970s disco. And yet, England's longest-reigning monarch ostensibly gets down just like the rest of us. Last week, word got around that the Queen's favorite song might be "Dancing Queen" by ABBA— she is the Queen, after all. Per NME, BBC radio DJ Chris Evans first shared this factoid back … [Link]

Slashdot » Pittsburgh Gets a Tech Makeover

Monday 24 July 16:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: In 2015, Monocle magazine, a favorite read of the global hipsterati, published an enthusiastic report on Lawrenceville, the former blue-collar neighborhood here filled with cafes, hyped restaurants and brick rowhouses being renovated by flippers. Last year, in a much-publicized development, Uber began testing self-driving cars on the streets, putting this city at the forefront … [Link]

Mashable » An artist is turning stretch marks into powerful works of art

Monday 24 July 16:41:02 UTC 2017

A 21-year-old artist is painting stretch marks and making a powerful statement about the pressure women feel to cover them up and to encourage people to see the beauty in their bodies.  SEE ALSO: Instagrammers are staging fake camping pictures, and this account is calling them out Cinta Tort Cartró — who goes by the artist name Zinteta — is from … [Link]

Mashable » Now's your chance to own a vintage FBI surveillance van

Monday 24 July 16:36:11 UTC 2017

The universe doesn't often present us with the opportunity to own a vintage FBI van. But now, thanks to an eBay listing out of North Carolina, your chance has come. Ginter Senfeldas of North Carolina is selling the 1989 Dodge Ram 350 he says he purchased from a government auction website, reports local affiliate WNCN. Initially purchased as a work vehicle, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Screaming gel balls reveal a way to power soft but noisy robots

Monday 24 July 16:35:24 UTC 2017

Hydrogel beads bounce thousands of times per second on a heated surface, emitting a high-pitched shriek, and generating lots of kinetic energy [Link]

Mashable » Leslie Jones live-tweeting 'Game of Thrones' might be better than 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 24 July 16:24:05 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones has become the kind of show that necessitates a second-screen viewing experience, and Saturday Night Live's Leslie Jones' Twitter is the perfect place for it. Jones' live-tweeted Season 7, episode 2 "Stormborn," and it was a gift. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' gave fans of Missandei and Grey Worm something to love tonight Jones' tweets alone are gold, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' Fest organizers kick off their apology tour on the right note

Monday 24 July 16:21:15 UTC 2017

More like Pokémon GTFO, AMIRITE??? Niantic Labs had a tough go of things on Saturday when its first-ever Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago turned into a disaster. The lines were long, the game's online service wasn't behaving, and the fans were riled. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Go' players can catch their first legendary Pokémon this weekend Things reportedly got better as the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Australia to expand commercial fishing in marine sanctuaries

Monday 24 July 16:20:00 UTC 2017

Fishing operations will be rolled out in Australia’s protected marine areas, in a move that could endanger fragile ecosystems [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Takes Inspiration From Its Indian Rival, Plans To Introduce an Infotainment System in Its Cars In the Country

Monday 24 July 16:20:00 UTC 2017

Reader manishs writes: Uber is taking a page out of Ola's playbook as it pushes to expand business in India, its largest overseas market. Months after its Indian rival introduced its 'connected platform' called Ola Play, Uber is set to launch its own infotainment system across several of its cab tiers in the country, people familiar with the matter have … [Link]

Mashable » Kate, William and Harry want to connect with you on LinkedIn

Monday 24 July 16:15:03 UTC 2017

Most of us mere mortals have made peace with the fact we'll never live in a palace. But, that doesn't mean you can't get a job at the palace.  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are hiring a senior communications officer  with a "particular focus on the activity of their Royal Foundation," according to a LinkedIn job listing.  … [Link]

Mashable » Linkin Park addresses Chester Bennington's death with a heartbreaking message

Monday 24 July 16:07:46 UTC 2017

Since learning of Linkin Park's frontman Chester Bennington's tragic death by suicide last Thursday, there has been an outpouring of love from fans and band members on social media.  On Monday, Linkin Park addressed Bennington's death publicly, writing him a heartfelt letter shared with fans on the band's official Facebook page: SEE ALSO: Linkin Park showed me being weird was cool … [Link]

Mashable » 'Fujiwhara effect,' a rare weather event marked by dancing cyclones, expected this week

Monday 24 July 16:07:20 UTC 2017

A rare, ultimately fatal dance is expected to occur this week between two hurricanes in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This tango occurs when two storms get close enough for their circulations to interact, sending them pinwheeling around a fixed point between them somewhat like a meteorological version of a fidget spinner. Hurricanes Hilary and Irwin will orbit around a fixed point … [Link]

Slashdot » DNS Lib Underscore Bug Bites Everyone's Favorite Init Tool, Blanks Netflix

Monday 24 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader OneHundredAndTen writes and shares a report: Systemd doing what it does best. From a report on The Register: A few Penguinistas spent a weekend working out why they can't get through to Netflix from their Linux machines, because when they tried, their DNS lookups failed. The issue emerged over the weekend, when Gentoo user Dennis Schridde submitted a bug … [Link]

Mashable » Trivial Pursuit saw the Trump presidency coming decades ago

Monday 24 July 15:54:43 UTC 2017

The 1980s were a very different time in the world. People called each other on house phones, played board games together, read Victorian literature by candlelight, fetched water from the town well, and sat by the window to wait for their sons to come back from war.  As a millennial, this is my understanding. SEE ALSO: Here's what healthcare would look … [Link]

Mashable » Hold your faux outrage over the demise of Microsoft Paint

Monday 24 July 15:49:07 UTC 2017

News broke Monday that Microsoft Paint is likely on the chopping block in the Windows Fall Creators Update the company has planned. The development isn't surprising — Microsoft released 3D Paint in the spring update, which does much the same thing and more.  Almost immediately, anguished tributes to Microsoft Paint dripped forth from the interwebs. But this time, fellow millennials, let's … [Link]

Mashable » Bug lovers celebrate National Moth Week by posting photos of the colorful, fuzzy creatures

Monday 24 July 15:47:33 UTC 2017

If you didn't already know (because how could you not?), July 22-July 30 is National Moth Week. According to the week's official Twitter page, National Moth Week is "a worldwide citizen science project celebrating the beauty & biodiversity of moths."  If you've always thought that moths were more annoying than beautiful, think again. Users have been posting photos of the flying … [Link]

Mashable » Apple wants to build its own OLED displays to reduce reliance on Samsung, says supply chain report

Monday 24 July 15:43:17 UTC 2017

Apple is trying to cut down on its dependance on lone suppliers of critical iPhone components, especially in the case of its reliance on Samsung for OLED displays. According to a new Digitimes report, Apple is rumored to be building a new facility to better control the production of OLED screens expected to be used in the iPhone 8 and beyond.  … [Link]

Mashable » T.J. Miller sounds insufferable in another interview

Monday 24 July 15:39:46 UTC 2017

Remember that wild interview T.J. Miller gave to The Hollywood Reporter a few weeks ago? Well, he's back in the spotlight, saying more ~ controversial ~ things in a new interview with Vulture.  Once again, Miller bared all — opining on everything from his exit from Silicon Valley, to his theory on women's humor. Oh, and he knows that his last … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix tries its hand at Margaret Atwood thriller with 'Alias Grace' teaser

Monday 24 July 15:27:24 UTC 2017

What's gender got to do with murder? What about wealth, economics, immigrant status? It's all at play in the trailer for Alias Grace, based on Margaret Atwood's 1996 novel and the true story before it. SEE ALSO: The best TV episodes of 2017 (so far) Alias Grace is a six-part miniseries about Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), an Irish woman in … [Link]

Slashdot » Quest for AI Leadership Pushes Microsoft Further Into Chip Development

Monday 24 July 15:20:00 UTC 2017

From a Bloomberg report: Tech companies are keen to bring cool artificial intelligence features to phones and augmented reality goggles — the ability to show mechanics how to fix an engine, say, or tell tourists what they are seeing and hearing in their own language. But there's one big challenge: how to manage the vast quantities of data that make … [Link]

Mashable » Stubbs the cat, longtime mayor of an Alaska town, dies at 20

Monday 24 July 15:17:12 UTC 2017

Stubbs, a big yellow cat who survived a dog assassination attempt during his 19-year tenure as honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, died peacefully last Thursday. He was 20. Stubbs was elected in 1998 through a write-in campaignAccording to the AP, the 900-person town has no human mayor, and perhaps that's just as well — Stubbs appeared to be extremely popular with … [Link]

Popular Science » Last week in tech: Everything you missed while nerding out on Comic-Con

Monday 24 July 15:08:24 UTC 2017

Technology Our super power is recapping the week's biggest tech stories. Elon talked hyperloops, Lyft announced self-driving cars, and D&D has officially gone digital. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tides on exoplanets could drive alien biological clocks

Monday 24 July 15:06:00 UTC 2017

On watery worlds that lack days and nights because one face always points toward their star, tides may help life emerge – and algal blooms might be the giveaway [Link]

Mashable » Victoria Beckham's daughter has just found out how famous her mom really is

Monday 24 July 15:05:46 UTC 2017

Victoria Beckham's daughter, Harper, just found out exactly how posh her mother really is.  This weekend Beckham posted photos on her Instagram story of her six-year-old playing with the classic Spice Girls dolls many '90s kids obsessed over. Naturally, she owns the complete set.  @victoriabeckham's latest Instagram story! ❤️🙌🏼&~ @EmmaBunton @MelanieCmusic @GeriHalliwell @OfficialMelB #spicegirls pic.twitter.com/JXT3HUxuhd — Spice Girls (@SpiceGirlsNet) July 22, … [Link]

Mashable » New White House communications director reveals his secret, anonymous source — Trump

Monday 24 July 14:57:09 UTC 2017

Say you're 10 years old with a little sister who's six, and your parents are talking in low voices in the kitchen. You're bored, so you look at your sister, look back at your parents, look at your sister again and say, "I know something you don't know." The point is to generate intrigue, right? You want your sister to want … [Link]

Mashable » Never worry about WiFi deadzones again with eero

Monday 24 July 14:56:50 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Eliminate wireless deadspots in your home for good by upgrading to one of the best-reviewed home WiFi systems on the market. The eero and eero Beacon can wirelessly connect to cover your entire home and includes two auto-detecting Ethernet ports that allow you … [Link]

Popular Science » From our archives: Chasing eclipses in the 19th and 20th century

Monday 24 July 14:55:58 UTC 2017

Space Popular Science on eclipses in Sumatra, Spain, and Hawaii. Here's some of our past coverage from when the sun didn't shine. [Link]

Mashable » Little warrior's tearful encounter with Gal Gadot shows why female representation is so important

Monday 24 July 14:55:26 UTC 2017

When two superheroes meet for the first time, there's no telling what incredible things can happen. This weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, an encounter of super proportions happened when a young warrior, dressed head-to-toe as her favorite superhero, tearfully met Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot. Video footage shows Gadot holding the young girl's hands as she comforted her, while other Justice … [Link]

Mashable » Obama shut down Scaramucci so hard in 2010 he's probably still shook

Monday 24 July 14:51:30 UTC 2017

It’s been less than a week since Anthony Scaramucci was announced as President Donald Trump's new White House Communications Director, but curious internet users have already started digging into the The Mooch's past. SEE ALSO: Trump's new communication director is a hot mess on Twitter In addition to some of Scaramucci's deleted anti-Trump tweets, Twitter sleuths have also uncovered a particularly … [Link]

Mashable » With its new feed, Google is preparing for the end of search

Monday 24 July 14:48:27 UTC 2017

Google recently launched a personalized news feed on the company's flagship app, and it will soon rollout to browser versions of google.com. The update is a huge deal for a couple of reasons: First, it will be the most radical change to Google's famously simple home page since 1996, or at least since the its big push behind Google+, which began … [Link]

Mashable » Disney star Ross Lynch becomes a troubled killer-in-the-making in 'My Friend Dahmer'

Monday 24 July 14:43:23 UTC 2017

"Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys in the Midwest United States between 1978 and 1991 before being captured and incarcerated. He would become one of America's most infamous serial killers."  Directed by Mark Myers and based on the graphic novel by Derf Backderf, My Friend Dahmer explores Dahmer's teen years leading up to his crimes. SEE ALSO: Veteran who … [Link]

Slashdot » How a VC-Funded Company Is Undermining the Open-Source Community

Monday 24 July 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Adrianne Jeffries, reporting for The Outline: Is a $4 million venture capital-funded startup stealthily taking over popular coding tools and injecting ads and spyware into them? That's what some programmers fear may be happening. It is one of the most troubling scandals to hit the open-source community — a robust network of programmers who work on shared tools for free … [Link]

Mashable » That 'Futurama' guy is now the White House Communications Director

Monday 24 July 14:37:40 UTC 2017

Prior to serving as an animated buffoon in the White House, Anthony Scaramucci spent years as an animated buffoon on Futurama.  After "the Mooch" first appeared in his new role as White House Communications Director on Friday, Twitter users couldn't help but compare the newly appointed mouthpiece to the infamous "That Guy" character from Futurama. "That Guy" was known for wearing … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix had no chill at Comic-Con with 'Stranger Things' and 'The Defenders'

Monday 24 July 14:36:21 UTC 2017

If there's one thing we know about Netflix, it's that when they make up their minds to go after something, they go hard. For years the streaming giant kept a low profile at Sundance before burying it under a blizzard of cash in January; couldn't score a Cannes invite before finally crashing that party in May; and barely registered at Comic-Con … [Link]

Mashable » Hardcore suburban kid offers 'free metal' to those lucky enough to pass by

Monday 24 July 14:27:25 UTC 2017

Why force yourself to go to an expensive, crowded concert at a stadium when you can instead hang out with this cooler-than-you dude in his front yard? Watch this suburban Samaritan show off his skills in his front yard, at absolutely no cost to the public. He even takes his shirt off for the fans/random drivers passing by. Respect. Read … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft Paint is getting evicted from Windows

Monday 24 July 14:24:33 UTC 2017

Time is running out for Microsoft Paint. The venerable application that started its life 32 years ago as a monochrome, bitmap Windows 1.0 drawing program is on Microsoft's "Deprecated" list. In an official Microsoft  list of "Features that are removed or deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, first spotted by The Guardian, Microsoft Paint is on the deprecated list. Microsoft … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, a tablet that folds up into a phone that fits in your pocket

Monday 24 July 14:17:54 UTC 2017

Lenovo is back at blowing minds again with another concept device with a bendable screen.  At the third annual Lenovo Tech World last week, the Chinese tech giant wowed attendees with the Lenovo Folio, a tablet with a screen that folds in half into a phone. SEE ALSO: Lenovo just blew our minds with this bendable laptop concept Before you … [Link]

Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why George R.R. Martin is perfect for his video game

Monday 24 July 14:10:38 UTC 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson is working on a video game about space (of course), and he's tapped an unlikely resource to help him: George R.R. Martin. The Game of Thrones creator is listed on Tyson's Kickstarter page for Space Odyssey alongside other prominent figures, including Bill Nye and Neil Gaiman. They're all said to be building "galaxies" for players to explore in … [Link]

Mashable » Man wishes daughter happy birthday with a dad joke, wins the heart of the internet

Monday 24 July 14:02:23 UTC 2017

You’re never too old for a good dad joke as this 21-year-old demonstrated in a tweet that went viral. SEE ALSO: Lazy seal relaxing on rubber boat is more chill than you'll ever be Raylin Pellatt tweeted a screenshot of a Facebook post that her dad shared in celebration of her 21st birthday. Joe Pellatt posted a picture of Raylin posing … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Paint To Be Killed Off After 32 Years

Monday 24 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft's next Windows 10 update, called the Fall Creators Update, will bring a variety of new features. But one long-standing stalwart of the Windows experience has been put on the chopping block: Microsoft Paint. From a report: First released with the very first version of Windows 1.0 in 1985, Paint in its various guises would be one of the first … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Restoring Estonian alvar grasslands to save unique species

Monday 24 July 13:37:00 UTC 2017

A huge project to return one of Europe’s most biodiverse habitats to its former glory is already seeing success. Julianna Photopoulos reports from the site [Link]

Mashable » Nokia 8 leak reveals strange, new smartphone color

Monday 24 July 13:24:49 UTC 2017

First there was white. Then gold. Then there was rose gold, AKA pink. Then there was shiny black. So what will be the next cool smartphone color? Nokia seems to be betting on copper.  SEE ALSO: This is Nokia's new flagship phone A ton of images of Nokia's upcoming Nokia 8 leaked out on Baidu, and the phone looks…odd. It's somewhere … [Link]

Mashable » All the big movie trailers from Comic-Con 2017, ranked

Monday 24 July 13:15:53 UTC 2017

If there's one thing you can reliably expect from Comic-Con each year, it's lines. Lots and lots of lines, so many lines, so many people taking to social media to complain about how many lines there are. But in addition to the lines, there is one other staple at every Comic-Con: trailers. And the studios definitely brought the thunder this year. … [Link]

Mashable » The most magically mundane moments of Comic-Con

Monday 24 July 13:09:40 UTC 2017

Superheroes: They're just like us. If you read and watch most coverage of Comic-Con, the world's largest nerdfest, you'll come away with the impression that its world-famous cosplay fanatics are forever posing in states of grunting, flexing, fist-pumping, poster-worthy superheroic brilliance.  And while it's true that all weekend long, these living legends will commit 100 percent to that pose at the … [Link]

Mashable » Sam Tarly is going to cure greyscale and we don't deserve him

Monday 24 July 13:08:39 UTC 2017

Things have been pretty bleak for a while for Jorah Mormont on Game of Thrones. He lost the faith of his beloved Khaleesi, Daenerys Targaryen, and when things had a shot of turning around, he got greyscale, a terminal Westerosi disease that eats at the flesh and eventually destroys the mind. He's lucky, then, that he met Samwell Tarly, sworn brother … [Link]

Mashable » William and Harry share touching childhood memories of their 'naughty, total kid' mum

Monday 24 July 13:05:52 UTC 2017

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have revealed how fun their mum was in a clip from a new documentary to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.   The princes shared happy memories of their mother's fun antics during their childhood in Diana, Our Mother: Life and Legacy which airs Monday at 9pm on ITV.  "Our mother was … [Link]

Mashable » Law-abiding geese cross the road in a neat line during a green light

Monday 24 July 12:56:05 UTC 2017

Birds crossing the road can be a traffic nightmare, but this particular crossing wasn't problematic at all. In fact, it was quite orderly.  SEE ALSO: Angry bear charging a car is a good reminder to leave bears alone A woman sitting in her car whipped out her phone to record a flock of geese crossing the road in a very … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 gets bloody in 'Stormborn' and here's what the critics thought

Monday 24 July 12:55:02 UTC 2017

Theon. Buddy. I know Ramsay Bolton left you a little… uh..short, but do you really have to act like it at every possible opportunity? The Worst Greyjoy's latest dick move (pun possibly intended) capped off "Stormborn," the second episode in Game of Thrones' seventh season. The gripping naval engagement that pitted Yara and Theon against Uncle Euron, leading their own Iron … [Link]

Mashable » Watch all the TV trailers from Comic-Con

Monday 24 July 12:47:06 UTC 2017

Movies have been taking a backseat to TV shows at Comic-Con for a few years now, but you need look no further than the cornucopia of televisual goodness that was released at this year's SDCC to get a sense of just how definitively the tide has turned.  Less than a dozen movie trailers were made available by the studios following their … [Link]

Mashable » Samwell Tarly teaches Chelsea Handler about the history of incest on 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 24 July 12:39:33 UTC 2017

Chelsea Handler loves Game of Thrones, but has absolutely no clue what's happening. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fan spots sneaky dragonglass clue in very brief shot from episode 1 of S7 To be fair, the world of Game of Thrones can be very confusing with its different continents, kingdoms, houses, and rulers. Thankfully, Chelsea had John Bradley on her … [Link]

Mashable » Varys just proved he's the most trustworthy character in Westeros

Monday 24 July 11:43:18 UTC 2017

Warning: Spoilers ahead!  Throughout each series of 'Game of Thrones', Varys' loyalty has jumped from house to house and ruler to ruler. The Spider's history has given Daenerys little reason to believe that he wouldn't turn on her, too. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Comic-Con trailer teases Daenerys and Jon's meeting In last night's episode of Season 7, Daenerys questioned her … [Link]

Slashdot » Top US General Warns Against Rogue Killer Robots

Monday 24 July 11:30:00 UTC 2017

Long-time Slashdot reader Zorro quotes The Hill: The second-highest-ranking general in the U.S. military last Tuesday warned lawmakers against equipping the armed forces with autonomous weapons systems… Gen. Paul Selva warned lawmakers that the military should keep "the ethical rules of war in place lest we unleash on humanity a set of robots that we don't know how to control. … [Link]

Mashable » Company savagely dedicates face mask to Valentina's exit from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

Monday 24 July 11:16:48 UTC 2017

When you're lip syncing for your life on RuPaul's Drag Race, the number one rule is: we need to see your lips. And, the second most important rule is: know the words.  We're looking at you, Valentina.  SEE ALSO: I communicated like RuPaul for the day and it kinda changed my life Season 9 might have come to a close, but … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Everyone gets lonely. We must admit it or bear the consequences

Monday 24 July 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Loneliness is one of the neglected public health issues of our time. We need to get behind campaigns that highlight its toll on mental and physical health [Link]

New Scientist – News » Monthly injections could replace daily pills for people with HIV

Monday 24 July 10:00:00 UTC 2017

A two-year trial has found that long-acting injections of antiretroviral therapy work just as well or better at controlling HIV than daily pills [Link]

Mashable » Parrot has no qualms showing swiping cat who's boss

Monday 24 July 9:51:19 UTC 2017

Don’t mess with this bird. A Japanese parrot by the name of Karin isn't one to shy away from showing who's boss, in a series of videos uploaded by Twitter user @masaki_1133. SEE ALSO: Parakeet only wants to be friends with birds, real or not, who look exactly like itself While playing around, Karin thought it'd be a wise idea to … [Link]

Mashable » Cat with another cat on its face is double adorbs

Monday 24 July 9:45:19 UTC 2017

What’s better than a kitten? A double kitten, obviously. A kitten with a cat on its nose was spotted in Japan: 鼻ねっこ&#2~ pic.twitter.com/nJfs2XVDoJ — トウカイ&#1~ (@TOKAITRICK_bot) July 19, 2017 The video shows the kitten ambling around with the cute cat face stamped on its nose, spotted by Twitter user @TOKAITRICK_bot.  SEE ALSO: 31-pound stray cat named Mr. Handsome is my favorite … [Link]

Mashable » Thank you internet gods for this gloriously weird photo of Nic Cage in Kazakhstan

Monday 24 July 9:43:21 UTC 2017

When the internet gods bestow upon us a truly eccentric photo of Nicolas Cage, you can count on the internet to go to town on it. Say hello to your new favourite Nic Cage meme: "Nicolas Cage in Kazakhstan".  SEE ALSO: Presenting 'Cage of Thrones,' starring Nic Cage and Nic Cage and Nic Cage A photo of Cage in Kazakhstan wearing … [Link]

Mashable » China is using AI to predict who will commit crime next

Monday 24 July 9:33:20 UTC 2017

This sounds a little like Minority Report to us. China is looking into predictive analytics to help authorities stop suspects before a crime is committed. According to a report from the Financial Times, authorities are tapping on facial recognition tech, and combining that with predictive intelligence to notify police of potential criminals, based on their behaviour patterns. Guangzhou-headquartered Cloud Walk has … [Link]

Mashable » Cersei was channeling her inner Joffrey in this week's 'Game of Thrones' and it's TERRIFYING

Monday 24 July 8:01:53 UTC 2017

Nothing good can come of this. Now that Daenerys (aka "The Mad King's daughter") has landed in Westeros, it's safe to say that Cersei is feeling the heat of dragonbreath at her door.  SEE ALSO: It's time for that big 'Game of Thrones' meeting and we're freaking out Handily, she still has the reliably creepy Qyburn as her political fixer, and … [Link]

Mashable » Giant Australian spider hitches a ride to the UK, gives mover quite the shock

Monday 24 July 7:59:34 UTC 2017

Another Australian has moved to the UK. This one, however, was a giant Australian huntsman spider, much to a British removalist's horror. The huge spider was discovered in a shipping container, used to move family belongings from Brisbane to the town of Merstham, located south of London. SEE ALSO: Woman finds live spider in her ear after complaining of a headache … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Rock X Siri' mini movie is out, and it's exactly what you thought it'll be

Monday 24 July 7:42:15 UTC 2017

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is awesome, and Siri helps him out being even more awesome.  That's the gist of Apple's new Siri ad, which features The Rock who goes around the world (off-world, even) and is pretty much the best at everything. Yes, even cooking. SEE ALSO: The Rock just revealed his latest action movie, co-starring Siri The 3:45 ad … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Can You Avoid Routers With Locked Firmware?

Monday 24 July 7:30:00 UTC 2017

thejynxed writes: Awhile ago the FCC in the USA implemented a rule that required manufacturers to restrict end-users from tampering with the radio outputs on wi-fi routers. It was predicted that manufacturers would take the lazy way out by locking down the firmware/bootloaders of the routers entirely instead of partitioning off access to the radio transmit power and channel ranges. … [Link]

Mashable » Self-destructing photos and videos have now come to Telegram

Monday 24 July 5:24:22 UTC 2017

Telegram is the latest app to join the many messengers that have mimicked Snapchat's disappearing message feature. On Sunday, Telegram started offering disappearing photos and videos in one-to-one chats. SEE ALSO: Indonesia blocks Telegram, fearing terror groups using it to pass encrypted messages The messaging app built its name by being one of the first to offer end-to-end encryption. Till now, … [Link]

Slashdot » US Agency Revokes All State Discounts For Kaspersky Products

Monday 24 July 4:30:00 UTC 2017

The U.S. General Services Administration has removed Kapersky Lab from its list of approved vendors for federal systems, which also eliminates the discounts it previously offered to state governments. Long-time Slashdot reader Rick Zeman writes: "The agency's statement suggested a vulnerability exists in Kaspersky that could give the Russian government backdoor access to the systems it protects, though they offered … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' just solved its biggest problem in one bloody swoop

Monday 24 July 3:26:23 UTC 2017

This post is dark and full of spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 2, titled "Stormborn." Welp, looks like Game of Thrones has finally figured out how to fix its Dorne problem. In episode 2 of Season 7, we finally found out what kind of priceless gift Euron Greyjoy intends to give Cersei to win her trust (and, might … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, an empowering, consensual sex scene on 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 24 July 2:42:56 UTC 2017

It took seven seasons but it finally happened: a sweet, consensual sex scene on Game of Thrones. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Comic-Con trailer teases Daenerys and Jon's meeting The second episode of Season 7, "Stormborn," took a quick break from war plotting to give the audience the long-awaited consummation (pun unintended, how dare you) of Grey Worm and Missandei's flirting. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans sure were quick with the jokes over Theon's bravery

Monday 24 July 2:40:49 UTC 2017

Hey there. This has spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7 episode two. So, scroll carefully. Tonight's episode ended with a pretty fierce naval battle and another stunning display of Theon Greyjoy's courage.  Nope. That's a lie. Theon's a coward.  SEE ALSO: 10 'Game of Thrones' reality shows we need now Faced with his uncle Euron's quick takeover of the Iron … [Link]

Mashable » Why that line between Arya and her direwolf on 'Game of Thrones' sounds so familiar

Monday 24 July 2:33:52 UTC 2017

Game of Thrones is teasing some major meetings and reunions, and "Stormborn" saw one we'd long since given up on: Arya and her direwolf Nymeria.  A pack of wolves closes in on Arya in the forest, led by a massive, ferocious leader who Arya immediately recognizes as her former pet. She entreats Nymeria to come with her on her journey home … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' gave fans of Missandei and Grey Worm something to love tonight

Monday 24 July 2:10:52 UTC 2017

As wars got planned and men with greyscale got skinned alive, Game of Thrones Season 7 episode two also gave us some resolution to the show's best unrequited love. Unsullied leader Grey Worm and Daenerys’ Secretary of State Missandei have been dancing around each other for seasons. First, it was just furtive eye glances and not-so-subtle conversations, then there was even … [Link]

Mashable » It's time for that big 'Game of Thrones' meeting and we're freaking out

Monday 24 July 2:07:36 UTC 2017

This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 2, "Stormborn." Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are finally meeting in next week's Game of Thrones, and we have the trailer to prove it. In the promo for episode 3, "The Queen's Justice," Jon Snow and Davos Seaworth finally make it to Dragonstone, but will Dany and her long-lost … [Link]

Mashable » We have a winner in that wild-sounding Michael Phelps vs. shark race

Monday 24 July 1:58:33 UTC 2017

Famed 23-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps is fast in the water. But he wasn't quite fast enough for a great white shark, as viewers found out on Sunday night. The animal and the swimmer competed against each other in a Discovery Channel special aptly named Phelps vs. Shark. SEE ALSO: A brief history of Shark Week It wasn't a complete … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Report Predicts Pet Translation Devices By 2027

Monday 24 July 1:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Devices that can talk to our pet dogs and cats could be less than 10 years away, according to a report Amazon commissioned that was co-authored by futurist William Higham. "Innovative products that succeed are based around genuine and major consumer needs," Higham wrote, noting the tremendous amounts already spent on our pets, and concluding, "Somebody … [Link]

Mashable » Sneaky change to 'Game of Thrones' credits may reveal White Walkers' master plan

Monday 24 July 1:06:34 UTC 2017

Everyone human on Game of Thrones is prey to the looming army of White Walkers heading down from north of the wall, but a new fan theory suggests the army of the dead may strike sooner than we thought. As the Night's Watch and wildlings prepare to greet the Night's King at the icy border between the realms of the living … [Link]

Mashable » Veteran who was at Dunkirk watches movie, asks why 'we still do stupid things'

Monday 24 July 0:55:45 UTC 2017

If you've seen Dunkirk, it is quite simply not quite like any war movie you've seen before. The film made a big impact on 97-year-old veteran Ken Sturdy, who watched the film in Calgary and is one of the few people in the world who is still alive and was in Dunkirk, France, during World War II. "I thought I … [Link]

Mashable » This week in apps: Disney Clips, Firefox updates, and more

Monday 24 July 0:16:36 UTC 2017

Did you get too wrapped up in all the new Game of Thrones hype to pay attention to the new apps and updates of the week? If so, it's not a big deal. We remembered to keep track of it all for you.  SEE ALSO: Here's how to take photos even when your phone is out of storage Every week we … [Link]

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