John Gordon Ross

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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.

New Scientist – News » Sperm count has fallen by nearly 60 per cent in richer countries

Tuesday 25 July 23:30:27 UTC 2017

An analysis of 185 studies has found a 59 per cent drop in the average amount of sperm produced by men from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand [Link]

Mashable » Apple goes country in ad filled with flags, motorcycles, and Brantley Gilbert

Tuesday 25 July 23:26:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook The company that famously brags about designing things in California is looking toward Sweet Home Alabama. Apple set its sights set on the American heartland in the latest country-heavy commercial for its music streaming service. The Apple Music ad stars singer Brantley Gilbert waxing poetic about open roads and small-town life as motorcycles tear up farm fields and diner patrons … [Link]

Mashable » These are some of the most mind-blowing space photos of 2017

Tuesday 25 July 23:25:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEach year, photographers around the world take photos of distant cosmic objects and events.A dark sky is like a window into the galaxy, allowing us to see a view of the universe unavailable in the daytime or under the glow of artificial lights.An annual competition sponsored by the Royal Observatory Greenwich selects the best astronomy photos every year, and 2017 is … [Link]

Slashdot » Sperm Counts Among Western Men Have Halved In Last 40 Years, Says Study

Tuesday 25 July 23:20:00 UTC 2017

New submitter flote shares a report from The Guardian: Sperm counts among men have more than halved in the last 40 years, research suggests, although the drivers behind the decline remain unclear. The latest findings reveal that between 1973 and 2011, the concentration of sperm in the ejaculate of men in western countries has fallen by an average of 1.4% … [Link]

Mashable » The evidence that football causes CTE just got even more damning

Tuesday 25 July 22:52:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen you sign up to play football, you know there's a chance you might get hurt.  A new study, however, appears to confirm that for players who reach the highest levels of the sport, "chance" might be substantially higher than previously estimated, and the concept of "hurt" might be better understood as "sustaining potentially irreversible brain damage."  SEE ALSO: One of … [Link]

Mashable » How Facebook might take on the Amazon Echo

Tuesday 25 July 22:47:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s official, nearly every major tech company wants to put a listening device in your home—or as they call it, a smart speaker. The latest? Facebook.   SEE ALSO: Amazon's Echo Show has video streaming feature that plays Jimmy Fallon, CNN, CNBC, and more That's the chatter coming from Asia, where much of Silicon Valley's hardware is manufactured, via a report … [Link]

Slashdot » Cloudflare Wants to Eliminate 'Moot' Pirate Site Blocking Threat

Tuesday 25 July 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Cloudflare is not happy with the RIAA's efforts to hold the company liable for pirate websites on its network. From a report: Representing various major record labels, the RIAA filed a lawsuit against MP3Skull in 2015. Last year a Florida federal court sided with the RIAA, awarding the labels more than $22 million in damages. In addition, it issued a … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » APIMatic SDKs Now Support OAuth 2.0

Tuesday 25 July 22:22:30 UTC 2017

APIMatic, a developer experience platform that generates SDKs, announced the SDKs generated through its platform will now support OAuth 2.0. Prior to this announcement, OAuth 2.0 support within APIMatic was limited to authentication token headers within requests. APIMatic mentioned that full OAuth 2.0 support has been on the roadmap for quite some time as it is quickly becoming the best … [Link]

Mashable » Wise petition calls for Confederate monument to be replaced with statue of manatee

Tuesday 25 July 22:22:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookToday a petition is circulating to replace a Confederate monument in Bradenton, Florida, with a monument for Snooty the manatee, a beloved local resident who passed away Sunday at the age of 69. (He was believed to be the world's oldest manatee.) The current monument is located near Snooty's former home in Bradenton. And Anthony Pusateri, who created the petition, thinks … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 scrolls: Read Ser Jorah's letter to Daenerys Targaryen

Tuesday 25 July 22:19:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat would Game of Thrones be without a little post-show dissection of obscure details? In Season 7 episode 2, "Stormborn," those details are all in written form — scrolls, texts and other communication between living characters (hopefully) or the books that guide them. SEE ALSO: Sam Tarly is the real MVP of 'Stormborn' on 'Game of Thrones' Let's start with the … [Link]

Slashdot » Motorola Unveils the Moto Z2 Force, a Smartphone With Double the Cameras and a Shatterproof Screen

Tuesday 25 July 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Motorola has announced a new flagship smartphone that will be available on every major U.S. carrier. Some of the noteworthy specifications include a nearly indestructible screen and dual rear-facing camera sensors. The Verge reports: The Moto Z2 Force is the closest thing to a flagship phone that Motorola has released this year, and it's got all the hardware specs to … [Link]

Mashable » What Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg both get wrong about AI

Tuesday 25 July 21:59:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookArtificial intelligence — software with the ability to observe, analyze, and act on its own — will play a big part in shaping our future. But will it destroy it? It's a serious question, at least as far as Elon Musk is concerned. Over the past few years, he's taken a grim view of the long-term prospects of AI, envisioning that, … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's recent Twitter rant appears to confirm secret CIA program in Syria

Tuesday 25 July 21:56:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou know how sometimes you're tapping out a tweet or a Facebook post or an email and you hit "send" a second too soon and you're like, "shit, I shouldn't have said that?"  President Donald Trump has seemingly never felt that sensation. But perhaps he should try it out, because a tweet he sent late on Monday seems to confirm a … [Link]

Mashable » Be mesmerized by this perfect pet owner making homemade sushi for his adorable cats

Tuesday 25 July 21:43:09 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Why buy store bought cat food when you can just make your own? Youtube user Jun, previously known for his amazing work polishing a rusty knife to perfection, has taken his skills to a new level by preparing some delicious sushi. But this meal isn't for him — it's for his beloved cats. His preparation is a combination of magic … [Link]

Mashable » Man almost drops his baby but saves the day with his impressive dad reflexes

Tuesday 25 July 21:41:14 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook You may not know it, but the moment you become a parent your body is immediately graced with an impressive ability to save your child from danger.  For fathers, the very non-scientific term is lovingly referred to as "dad reflexes," and it's often showcased in videos of seemingly impossible scenarios in which a child is in imminent physical harm, and … [Link]

Mashable » Goodbye Flash and thanks for all the animated fish

Tuesday 25 July 21:34:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookI was there at the beginning of Flash and yet, when Flash dies in 2020, I won't miss it. When I stumbled on the technology at the 1995 Internet World Conference in San Jose, it was called "Future Splash" and made by a tiny company called Futurewave Software, Inc. Future Splash was designed for creating web-based animations that did not use … [Link]

Popular Science » Forget MS Paint—get these digital drawing tools and apps instead

Tuesday 25 July 21:20:54 UTC 2017

Procreate DIY You don't need paint or Paint to make a masterpiece. Microsoft Paint may be deprecated, but never fear. From drawing tools to apps, these are the accessories you need to make digital art. So go ahead—get creative. [Link]

Slashdot » India's Transport Minister Vows To Ban Self-Driving Cars To Save Jobs

Tuesday 25 July 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Companies in the United States, Germany, Japan, and other countries are racing to develop self-driving cars. But India's top transportation regulator says that those cars won't be welcome on Indian streets any time soon. "We won't allow driverless cars in India," said Nitin Gadkari, India's minister for Road Transport, Highways, and … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, some of the big 'Destiny 2' questions are answered

Tuesday 25 July 21:14:18 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook There's much we don't know about Destiny 2. The raid is a (not at all surprising) no-show in previews, the system governing loot drops is a giant question mark, and the loot itself carries some inscrutable elements — such as mod slots — that will only be answered with the final game. That said, this video clarifies how a huge … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump ruins your song of the summer, 'Despacito,' in a scary autotune remix

Tuesday 25 July 21:13:33 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Just when you thought Song of the Summer "Despacito" couldn't get any better, in comes Donald Trump to add his voice to the track. If that sounds terrible to you, at least know that it's autotuned. Okay, the Commander in Chief didn't really sing the song himself, but YouTuber Maestro Ziikos got a little creative, and pulled the whole thing … [Link]

Mashable » This is for you, Elon Musk: 5 threats to humanity greater than artificial intelligence

Tuesday 25 July 21:12:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHey there, Elon Musk. We need to have a little talk.  I understand that you're very worried about what artificial intelligence could mean for our future. In fact, just the other week you said that it's the "greatest risk we face as a civilization," an idea that has been echoed by high-profile futurists around the world.  But I'm here to tell … [Link]

Mashable » Sen. John McCain just contradicted his own healthcare vote in a speech

Tuesday 25 July 21:10:14 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f7%2f5a995012 ea75 5f79%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ down July, 25, 2017 as one of the strangest days of John McCain's time in the Senate. ","image":"http~ John McCain just contradicted his own healthcare vote in a speech","sources":[{~ More about Newsy, Culture, and Politics [Link]

Mashable » Reawaken your childhood by wearing these stylin' Lisa Frank pajamas

Tuesday 25 July 21:01:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThose Lisa Frank pajamas you always dreamed of? Now they can be yours.  Go back to the days of rainbow-colored unicorns with Target's new set of Lisa Frank's line of adult-sized pajamas.The line features a variety of nightgowns, tops, and sleep shorts.  Last year, Lisa Frank launched a similar clothing line featuring the same neon colors and animals that we remember … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Says Apple's Tim Cook Has Promised Him He'd Build Three US Factories: 'Big, Big, Big'

Tuesday 25 July 20:40:00 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Apple CEO Tim Cook has committed to build three big manufacturing plants in the U.S., a surprising statement that would help fulfill his administration's economic goal of reviving American manufacturing. From a report: Apple CEO Tim Cook called Trump to share that the iPhone-maker would do more manufacturing domestically, Trump told WSJ. "I spoke … [Link]

Mashable » Google just announced a new safety feature to keep you safe and informed during a crisis

Tuesday 25 July 20:35:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAnother tech company is working to keep you safe during times of crisis. Google announced a new set of safety features called "SOS alerts" in a blog post on Tuesday. With SOS alerts, which the company will add to Google Search and Google Maps, Google hopes to "make emergency information more accessible during a natural or human-caused crisis." SEE ALSO: Facebook … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's EPA enlists controversial think tank to find climate 'experts' to argue with mainstream scientists

Tuesday 25 July 20:35:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEver since Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt and other Trump administration officials raised the idea of putting climate science up for debate, it's been an open question as to where the participants who doubt mainstream climate science would come from.  Now that is becoming clearer, and the answer is sure to further convince many that this entire exercise is … [Link]

Mashable » NASA wants your brilliant ideas for protecting astronauts from radiation

Tuesday 25 July 20:35:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNASA has always been a fan of you and your ideas, often relying on crowdsourcing for thoughts about fun projects like the search for exoplanets and studying the surface of the moon.  Now comes word they're accepting ideas on designing a radiation shield for potential deep-space flights. More specifically, "a 3D folding concept for radiation shielding used to cover human habitation … [Link]

Popular Science » Why the latest study on football players’ brains is so important

Tuesday 25 July 20:34:13 UTC 2017

Health Researchers found evidence of CTE in 99 percent of the deceased former NFL players they studied. Scientists have published one of the most definitive studies on CTE’s connection to football thus far. [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump claims Apple CEO Tim Cook promised him 3 U.S. manufacturing plants

Tuesday 25 July 20:16:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMake Apple American Again. Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal in an interview on Tuesday that Apple CEO Tim Cook committed to building three new manufacturing plants in the U.S. "I spoke to [Mr. Cook], he’s promised me three big plants—big, big, big," Trump said to the Journal.  The future of Apple manufacturing has become a hot topic under Trump, … [Link]

Mashable » Forget smart watches, this voice-powered smart ring will make you look very extra

Tuesday 25 July 20:13:15 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook‘ORII’ is a voice-enabled smart ring that uses "bone conduction" and allows you to make calls by placing your finger to your ear. Read more…More about Google, Apple, Iphone, Android, and Kickstarter [Link]

Mashable » Dude urinating in the street gets a nice helping of instant justice

Tuesday 25 July 20:13:03 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It's always refreshing to see a little bit of instant karma. A man urinating in the street received more splash back than he anticipated. Let's just hope he learned his lesson and will find a bathroom next time instead of using the street.  Read more… window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync~ js=document.createElement('scri~ _msla("//connect.facebook.net/~ about Funny, Viral Videos, Karma, Culture, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Hey Justin Bieber—go ahead and take a nice, long break

Tuesday 25 July 20:12:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJustin Bieber deserves a break.  On the heels of China banning Bieber from performing in the country due to concerns about his past behavior, Bieber cancelled the remaining dates of the Purpose World Tour. Some Beliebers with tickets to the 14 remaining shows are mourning, and his cancellation has also brought attention to the importance of the 23 year old stepping … [Link]

Mashable » This pocket-sized air purifier will un-stink your car

Tuesday 25 July 20:05:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Ah, the new car smell. So refreshing. So pure. So ripe with promise. And yet, so fleeting. Because not long after you drive your new ride off the lot does it begin to absorb bad smells like a sponge. Food, cigarette smoke, sweat, pet … [Link]

Mashable » 'Lemon': 10 movies that influenced this weird and comedic Sundance breakout

Tuesday 25 July 20:02:18 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Writer and director Janicza Bravo, and writer and actor Brett Gelman created Lemon, which is one of the most absurd dark comedies in recent memory. We liked it so much that we invited them in for a special episode of Movie Lists to talk about what influenced this breakout movie. Lemon is going to play at Sundance Next Fest in … [Link]

Slashdot » Tech Jobs Are Surging in Seattle, Declining in Silicon Valley

Tuesday 25 July 20:00:00 UTC 2017

The number of posted tech jobs rose by 10.7 percent in the first half of the year from 2016 in the Seattle area, as eight tech hubs continue to dominate the U.S. technology industry, according to a new study by Indeed. From a report: But while Silicon Valley retains its spot as the premier technological center in the U.S., tech … [Link]

Mashable » Zack Snyder's future at Warner Bros.' DC movies: Limited at best, dunzo at worst

Tuesday 25 July 19:58:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookZack Snyder, primary engineer of the DC Comics movie universe since Man of Steel, whose creative vision has been polarizing to say the least, will take a significantly smaller role with the franchise going forward, as will his wife, producer Deborah Snyder, Mashable has learned. The Snyders left Justice League as director and producer in May, saying they needed time to … [Link]

Mashable » India won't allow driverless cars, says transport chief

Tuesday 25 July 19:44:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSelf-driving cars are a looming threat to to the human drivers that operate taxis around the world, but in one of the most populated countries, it could take a while before driverless cars start stealing jobs from humans. SEE ALSO: Driverless vans will now deliver groceries in London On Tuesday, India's transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari told reporters that the … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Kors is buying Jimmy Choo for the price of a whole lot of Jimmy Choos

Tuesday 25 July 19:40:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMichael Kors is taking a huge (and very fashionable) step forward in the industry. The once luxurious, now ubiquitous fashion company announced via press release Tuesday that it would be acquiring iconic footwear and accessories brand Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion. So our biggest question, of course, is: How many Jimmy Choos would THAT buy you? SEE ALSO: 50 million-dollar business … [Link]

Slashdot » Roomba's Next Big Step Is Selling Maps of Your Home to the Highest Bidder

Tuesday 25 July 19:20:00 UTC 2017

The maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum, iRobot — which we have talked about several times in the past — has found itself embroiled in a privacy row after its chief executive suggested it may begin selling floor plans of customers' homes, derived from the movement data of their autonomous servants. From a report: While it may seem like the … [Link]

Mashable » This wetsuit could protect you from sharks

Tuesday 25 July 19:12:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe design team created two versions: One is made the make the wearer invisible, allowing them to blend into the ocean. The other is a wetsuit that has blue and white stripes, a pattern that is found in nature and tells sharks that the prey is not safe to eat. Shark Mitigation System used the science of sharks in the design … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Releases Final Android O Developer Preview

Tuesday 25 July 19:03:31 UTC 2017

Google today made what it calls the "final preview" of Android O available to application developers. This new build carries with it all the bits and pieces developers need to make their apps fully Android O capable. [Link]

Mashable » NES Classic returned, briefly, but 'thousands' sold out in short order

Tuesday 25 July 19:01:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUPDATE: Holy crap they're sold out. I expected ThinkGeek's high-priced NES Classic bundles to linger, much like GameStop's did in the months after the micro-console's release. Apparently, the fact that they were discontinued proved to be a huge motivating factor. ThinkGeek's bundle website published at around 3:20 p.m. ET. and I got word from our own team just a few minutes … [Link]

Mashable » Pot shop gives away free weed if you help pick up town's trash

Tuesday 25 July 18:57:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA pot shop in Gardiner, Maine is offered up residents a free bag of weed in exchange for a little bit of community service.  “Bring us back the full trash bag, and we give them a gift of cannabis,” Dennis Meehan, owner of Summit Medical Marijuana in Gardiner told USA Today. Inspired by a similar tactic used in Colorado, Meehan and … [Link]

Mashable » Keep your finger on the pulse of things with this Bluetooth ring

Tuesday 25 July 18:53:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. In the quest for the smallest Bluetooth device possible, Origami Labs may be leading the pack The Hong Kong start-up that builds voice-enabled hardware just launched their first Kickstarter project, the ORII ring, a Bluetooth-enabled ring that uses bone conduction to transmit audio to … [Link]

Mashable » This new dating app wants to help you find love with Twitter celebrities

Tuesday 25 July 18:47:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAre you a verified Twitter user? Congrats, there is now a new way to find love among your fellow VIPs. BLUE is a new premium version of the existing dating app Loveflutter, and it promises to let you into an exclusive world full of “celebrities and other Twitter blue tick holders.” That is, if you're verified yourself. This may either sound … [Link]

Popular Science » There may be something weird going on with Western men's sperm

Tuesday 25 July 18:41:55 UTC 2017

Health The little swimmers that weren't. A meta-analysis of existing literature suggests sperm counts in Western countries have declined by as much as 50 percent. [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Has a Way to Cut Your Flight Time in Half

Tuesday 25 July 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg Businessweek article: For almost a half-century there's been a clear speed limit on most commercial air travel: 660 miles per hour, the rate at which a typical-size plane traveling at 30,000 feet breaks the sound barrier and creates a 30-mile-wide, continuous sonic boom. That may be changing. In August, NASA says, it will begin … [Link]

Mashable » Forget procrastination with these productivity hacks and tips

Tuesday 25 July 18:33:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Somewhere inside your lazy bones, there waits a hyper-productive, highly motivated version of you ready to be unleashed upon the world. All you need is a little guidance to let that go-getter out. That's what the Ultimate Productivity Bundle was made for. It includes … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Yellowstone National Park hit by 1400 earthquakes in six weeks

Tuesday 25 July 18:23:00 UTC 2017

A major quake swarm has hit Yellowstone National Park – but it’s unlikely to be a sign of an impending volcanic eruption, according to geologists [Link]

Mashable » These memes are far tougher on Jared Kushner than any GOP Senator

Tuesday 25 July 18:20:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJared Kushner put on his big boy pants yesterday and headed to the Senate to courageously testify in front of the public — sorry, I meant: speak not under oath behind closed doors. Monday was one of the first times anyone in America has heard Kushner speak, and boy were they treated to a show. Kushner began his brief public statement … [Link]

New Scientist – News » See inside the 580-million-year-old creature no one understands

Tuesday 25 July 18:09:00 UTC 2017

We know very little about the Ediacaran organisms that lived on Earth before true animals, but scans are now revealing what they looked like on the inside [Link]

Mashable » Budding little makeup artist melts hearts during her first tutorial

Tuesday 25 July 18:05:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you want to make your dreams come true, it's never too early to start. Evie Mitchell from Bellshill, Scotland, has launched a career as a budding famous makeup artist at just 5 years old by creating her first tutorial. Although it's her first one, she pretty much has the lingo and the format down pat. Evie's mom Stephanie Menzies uploaded … [Link]

Slashdot » House Panel Wants Google, Facebook, AT&T CEOs To Testify On Internet Rules

Tuesday 25 July 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The chairman of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday asked the chief executives of Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon.com, AT&T, Verizon Communications and other companies to testify at a Sept. 7 hearing on the future of net neutrality rules. From a report: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering tossing out 2015 Obama administration net neutrality rules that reclassified … [Link]

Mashable » MTV's VMA nominations are here, and there are some big changes

Tuesday 25 July 17:59:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMTV began announcing this year's Video Music Award nominations on Instagram Live for the first time this year, and the changes don't stop there. As with the Movie and TV Awards, MTV is moving away from gendered categories, combining Best Female Video and Best Male Video into Artist of the Year and adding Best Fight Against the System to celebrate the … [Link]

Mashable » iRobot CEO says the company won't share your Roomba home mapping data without your OK

Tuesday 25 July 17:56:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookColin Angle, iRobot CEO and the father of modern robot vacuums, may have some cleaning up of his own to do. In a recent interview with Reuters, Angle indicated iRobot might want to sell home mapping data collected by its Roomba robot vacuums to third party smart home product companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon in the future. SEE ALSO: Live … [Link]

Mashable » Henry Cavill's mustache has naturally led to many a suave Superman memes

Tuesday 25 July 17:52:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe old glasses-as-disguise trick just isn't cutting it for Clark Kent anymore. The internet's decided that a nice, brawny mustache would do much better for good old Superman. Inspiration for the latest Superman meme comes thanks to news that actor Henry Cavill's mustache will be digitally removed from his scenes in November's Justice League.  Cavill, who's doing re-shoots for his role … [Link]

Mashable » Chadwick Boseman fights without Black Panther suit for 'Message from the King'

Tuesday 25 July 17:48:09 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook He may be a prince in Wakanda, but in his new Netflix movie, Chadwick Boseman plays a King. Jacob King is on a quest to avenge his sister's death and ends up mired in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: The 'Black Panther' cast watching new footage is all of us The brutal, bloody trailer is full of … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix picks up new animated series from Matt Groening

Tuesday 25 July 17:46:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNetflix is bringing another epic Matt Groening series to our lives. The streaming company announced Tuesday it would be picking up twenty episodes of Disenchantment, a new adult animated comedy fantasy series from Matt Groening. You likely know Groening as the brilliant mind who brought the world some of its most beloved animated series like The Simpsons and Futurama, so seeing … [Link]

Mashable » 60,000 Medieval warriors stand no chance against 300 Jedi

Tuesday 25 July 17:42:53 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook How many puny men would it take to stand up to a single, lightsaber-wielding Jedi? More than 200, apparently. The latest madcap virtual war cooked up by the gaming gift that keeps on giving, Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator, pits a battalion of 300 "Laser Knights" against an ever-growing legion of sword-swinging footmen. Again and again, the Laser Knights prevail. The … [Link]

Mashable » Girl Scouts adds 23 STEM badges in biggest rollout in nearly a decade

Tuesday 25 July 17:42:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGirl Scouts of the USA rolled out 23 new badges in STEM and the outdoors on Tuesday, putting scouts one step closer to their eventual destiny of saving the world and everyone in it. "The new Girl Scout programming builds girls’ skills and encourages their interest in STEM and environmental conservation from an early age—areas girls are not typically encouraged to … [Link]

Popular Science » The troubling truth about vitamins and herbal supplements

Tuesday 25 July 17:37:04 UTC 2017

pills on table Health There’s shockingly little oversight of the companies who sell herbs and vitamins. Supplements are emblazoned with promises that offer quick and easy solutions in a way that medicine can’t—because medicine is bound by evidence. Supplements aren’t. [Link]

Slashdot » People Are Complaining That Their New DJI Drones Are Falling Out of the Sky

Tuesday 25 July 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report on Quartz: The DJI Spark, the smallest and most affordable consumer drone that the Chinese manufacturer has released, seems to be having flight problems that could have dangerous side-effects. On DJI's support forum, multiple users — Quartz counted at least 14 separate complaints across two forum posts — have reported that while they were … [Link]

Mashable » Women are way better than men at crowdfunding, study says

Tuesday 25 July 17:18:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn Silicon Valley, venture capital funding still overwhelmingly favors men.  Male investors often don't fully understand the value of ideas women entrepreneurs pitch them. They throw capital at food delivery service after food delivery service, but ignore ideas that cater to groups they're not part of.  There's one type of funding, though, where women are outdoing men. According to a new … [Link]

Mashable » Adobe is finally, finally, killing Flash

Tuesday 25 July 17:17:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAdobe has finally acknowledged what the rest of us have known for years: Flash needs to die.  The software giant plans to stop supporting and updating Flash Player by 2020, according to a  statement from the company. Sites that use Flash will continue to work through 2020, but will no longer work once Adobe "end-of-lifes" the software.  SEE ALSO: How to … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon has its eye on the car market in next step toward world domination

Tuesday 25 July 17:02:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBetween Amazon's blitz into the grocery market and its fashion aspirations, you might have missed the shopping juggernaut's entry into the auto world. Car retailers certainly haven't. The company has already built a sizable business selling vehicle parts online, and it could have its sights set on auto services and even car sales down the road. Like most of Amazon's plans, … [Link]

Mashable » That ill-advised 'Emoji Movie' tweet shocked the internet into making jokes

Tuesday 25 July 16:59:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat do the Handmaid's Tale and The Emoji Movie have in common? Nothing, and yet here we are. In the now-deleted tweet from The Emoji Movie's account, a beaming emoji dressed in red robes appears beside the words "The Emoji's Tale". It's a reference to the Margaret Atwood novel — and now Hulu original series — that depicts a dystopian society … [Link]

Mashable » 8 new Boy Scout Jamboree activities added after Trump's historic speech last night

Tuesday 25 July 16:52:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPresident Trump has a big, beautiful plan to drain the Boy Scout swamp and replace it with something every child will love: yachts. Trump delivered a speech to the Boy Scouts last night that addressed key themes in Scout history: his electoral victory, the size of his Inauguration crowd and orgies with famous men. As only an outsider like Trump understands, … [Link]

Mashable » This is how Mark Zuckerberg's Oculus VR gloves actually work

Tuesday 25 July 16:29:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThose mysterious virtual reality gloves Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off back in February still aren't available to the public, but now we have video of exactly how they work.  SEE ALSO: Marvel VR game for Oculus Rift lets you become Hulk, Captain Marvel, Rocket Raccoon Oculus chief scientist Michael Abrash published a blog post on Monday with a few notes … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Aliens slumbering for billions of years are out there – really?

Tuesday 25 July 16:29:00 UTC 2017

Trying to explain the Fermi paradox by invoking aliens that sleep for aeons is a speculative idea to be taken with a large pinch of salt, says Geraint Lewis [Link]

Slashdot » Adobe Anounces that in 2020, Flash Player Will Reach Its 'End-of-Life' in Light of Newer Technologies

Tuesday 25 July 16:15:00 UTC 2017

Adobe said on Tuesday it will stop distributing and updating Flash Player at the end of 2020 and is encouraging web developers to migrate any existing Flash content to open standards. Apple is working with Adobe, industry partners, and developers to complete this transition. From a blog post: Apple users have been experiencing the web without Flash for some time. … [Link]

Slashdot » Adobe Announces that in 2020, Flash Player Will Reach Its 'End-of-Life' in Light of Newer Technologies

Tuesday 25 July 16:15:00 UTC 2017

Adobe said on Tuesday it will stop distributing and updating Flash Player at the end of 2020 and is encouraging web developers to migrate any existing Flash content to open standards. Apple is working with Adobe, industry partners, and developers to complete this transition. From a blog post: Apple users have been experiencing the web without Flash for some time. … [Link]

Mashable » Note taking gets an upgrade with this smart notebook that can be erased in the microwave

Tuesday 25 July 16:04:28 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The Rocketbook Wave Smart Notebook is like no tech you’ve used before. Although it looks like a traditional pen and paper notebook, it holds many more opportunities. This affordable and simple-to-use notebook will transform your handwritten notes into the digital organization you’ve always … [Link]

Mashable » MLB player's 2-year-old daughter would rather dance than run the bases

Tuesday 25 July 16:00:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTampa Bay Rays player Logan Morrison's almost 2-year-old daughter, Ily, knows exactly how to make that boring old base running a little more fun. SEE ALSO: The MLB apparently thinks the 'Overwatch' League logo is too similar to its own After the Ray's game on Sunday, the kids in the park were invited to run the bases in what is a … [Link]

Slashdot » It Looks Like Facebook Is Also Building a Smart Speaker With Touch Screen

Tuesday 25 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

From a report: Facebook may launch its own smart home gadget to get you messaging more friends and looking at more photos. DigiTimes reports from Taiwan that Facebook is building a 15-inch touch screen smart speaker. Citing sources from the "upstream supply chain", Chinese iPhone manufacturer Pegatron is building the device for a Q1 2018 launch, with a small pilot … [Link]

Mashable » Cell phones are being used as solar computers to save the rain forests

Tuesday 25 July 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Cell phones have powerful computers inside them. This company is using old ones to save the rain forests. Mashable’s new series, A Cleaner Future, highlights the best and brightest innovators working to change our world for the better. Subscribe for new episodes of A Cleaner Future and more: http://on.mash.to/subscribe Read more… More about Mashable Video, Cell Phone, Rain Forest, A … [Link]

Mashable » Bride and groom exit their wedding by taking 'head over heels' way too literally

Tuesday 25 July 15:59:52 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Is this what they mean when they say "love hurts?" Texas newlyweds, Hana and Tyler Noland, had a very dramatic ending to their wedding. Early this month, after a lengthy goodbye procession, the happy couple climbed onto the back of a Mercedes. Hana then shouts to the driver "Let's go, Dave!" and boy does he go…And so do they. Luckily … [Link]

Popular Science » This engineer has a wild plan to save coral reefs from climate change

Tuesday 25 July 15:59:02 UTC 2017

Snorkelers explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News A different kind of pipeline. An American researcher wants to use energy generated by ocean waves to pump cool water to heat-stressed corals through a durable, lightweight pipe he designed. [Link]

Mashable » Squirrel crashes a pro football game, regrets it immediately

Tuesday 25 July 15:55:07 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis daring squirrel might have gotten in over its head, but its tenacity is admirable. It crashed a Canadian Football League game and though its heart is mighty, its body is very very small. SEE ALSO: Squirrel causes chaos on train because humans feel exclusive entitlement to public transport The Roughriders were playing the Stampeders at their home stadium in Calgary … [Link]

Mashable » You know you'd love to see Disney princesses in 'Game of Thrones'

Tuesday 25 July 15:52:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn a strange way, Game of Thrones has the same magical feel as the Disney universe, just with, you know… WAY more sex and violence. That might be why Greek artist Gregory Masouras dedicated a new project to reimagining the show's characters as beloved Disney favorites. We all remember when Elsa, Mother of Dragons, road her horse to victory with dragons … [Link]

Mashable » Send help. An 'unusually aggressive squirrel' is terrorizing Brooklyn.

Tuesday 25 July 15:36:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookResidents in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, are on high alert for an tiny rodent terrorizing the neighborhood. New York City Health Department warns locals that there is a potentially rabid squirrel on the loose that has attacked and bitten at least five people on separate occasions. Although squirrels rarely have rabies, officials urge those who have been bitten to seek medical treatment. … [Link]

Mashable » Charge on the go with these solar powered bags

Tuesday 25 July 15:35:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Few things are worse than being on the road and getting that “less than 20% battery remaining” notification on your smartphone. While portable chargers have presented a solution to the problem, you may forget to charge them, bringing you right back to square one. … [Link]

Mashable » TV ratings will now include Hulu Live and YouTube TV

Tuesday 25 July 15:35:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTraditional television ratings are about to get a much-needed modern day update. In an effort to bring the ratings up-to-date and improve accuracy, Nielsen Holdings — the king of ratings — will begin including views on Hulu Live TV and Google's YouTube TV in official TV ratings in the United States, the company announced in a press release. SEE ALSO: Hulu … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Exits the Maker Movement

Tuesday 25 July 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Reader szczys writes: Intel just killed off its last "maker movement" hardware offering without fanfare by quietly releasing a Product Change Notification PDF. The Arduino 101 is halting production on September 17th. This microcontroller board is built around the Intel Curie module around which Intel bankrolled a television series called America's Greatest Makers. News on the end of life for … [Link]

Mashable » Man hilariously live tweets customer's fight to return butternut squash he thought was cheese

Tuesday 25 July 15:17:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookReturning an accidental purchase can be a frustrating endeavor. But this man's return attempt just might be one of the most unbelievable grocery store fights yet. SEE ALSO: Leslie Jones live-tweeting 'Game of Thrones' might be better than 'Game of Thrones' A man named James Dator found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time (or perhaps the right place … [Link]

Mashable » Titanic 2 could be yours by winning this auction for a Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet dinner

Tuesday 25 July 15:15:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTitanic fans rejoice! (And start saving your pretty pennies.) A private dinner with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet is set to be auctioned off for charity. This very exclusive dinner will be auctioned off at DiCaprio's annual gala event on July 26 in St. Tropez, France.  The money raised from this dinner will support Winslet's GoFundMe campaign for a young mother … [Link]

Mashable » Motorola doubles down on modular phones with the impressive Moto Z2 Force Edition

Tuesday 25 July 15:15:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMotorola may not be the mobile powerhouse it used to be during the glory days of the RAZR, but it's not down and out just yet. Following up on last year's Moto Z and recent Moto Z2 Play, the company's now adding the Moto Z2 Force Edition to its lineup of modular phones.  SEE ALSO: Finally, a tablet that folds up … [Link]

Mashable » No, Usain Bolt is not donating $2 million to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Tuesday 25 July 15:05:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFake news about the Grenfell Tower fire incident in London has still been circulating.   SEE ALSO: Don't believe those ugly conspiracy theories around the Grenfell Tower fire After last month's hoax alleging a baby "miraculously" survived 12 days in the charred building, another story is making the rounds on social media.  This time it's relating to claims that the Jamaican … [Link]

Mashable » When Microsoft Paint looked done for, the internet creatively wept

Tuesday 25 July 15:04:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMonday was a topsy turvy day for former procrastinators and early doodlers everywhere — the fate of Microsoft Paint was unknown, and complete chaos and outrage ensued. Little did they know that MS Paint isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but at the time, blinded by sadness and fear, they hastily paid tearful goodbyes to the their first technological love. They took … [Link]

Mashable » Vagina highlighter is yet another product to make women feel bad about their bodies

Tuesday 25 July 14:58:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHighlighter is an essential ingredient when contouring your face. But, one company is selling highlighter for your vagina. Because apparently our genitals in their natural state aren't attractive enough.  SEE ALSO: Women are naming their vaginas after the last film they watched Danish company The Perfect V — geddit? — has created a product called "Luminizer For The V," designed to … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James turned a pizza investment into a lot of dough

Tuesday 25 July 14:51:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s good to be the king.  NBA superstar LeBron James has already proven himself a savvy businessman. One of his most recent investments is just the pepperoni on his pizza.  James's $1 million investment in restaurant startup Blaze Pizza is now worth $25 million, thanks to a recent round of funding, according to ESPN. That number is set to rise by … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lasers reactivate ‘lost’ memories in mice with Alzheimer’s

Tuesday 25 July 14:49:00 UTC 2017

It was thought that Alzheimer’s completely erases memories, but a mouse experiment suggests the condition messes with our ability to recall them instead [Link]

Mashable » Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos invest in a rival to Uber's trucking business

Tuesday 25 July 14:45:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos jockey for the designation of world’s wealthiest man, the Seattle billionaires are united behind at least one local venture. They’re both investors in a trucking logistics startup that competes with Uber Technologies Inc. Convoy Inc., a two-year-old Seattle company, makes software that matches nearby and available truckers to a shipping job. Convoy said Tuesday it … [Link]

Mashable » Nokia's flagship smartphone to be announced on Aug. 16

Tuesday 25 July 14:44:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe widely leaked Nokia 8 is arriving a bit later than expected. While some rumors pointed to an end-of-July release, HMD Global (the owner of Nokia brand) has started pinging media outlets about an Aug. 16 event in London.  SEE ALSO: This is Nokia's new flagship phone Nokia confirmed the event with Mashable but did not share any info about the … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Jacked Up Prime Day Prices, Misleading Consumers, Says Vendor

Tuesday 25 July 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A Charlotte-based startup says e-commerce king Amazon jacked up their suggested retail price during the company's annual discount event — Prime Day — to deceive consumers into thinking that they were getting a deal, when in reality, they weren't. Jason Jacobs, founder of Remodeez, a small company that specializes in non-toxic foot deodorizers and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Point Break' 2017: Robbers sport Trump masks in Italy

Tuesday 25 July 14:36:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you want to hide in plain sight, put on a mask of the most talked about man in the world.  That seems to have been the logic of two robbers near Turin, Italy (also sort of the logic of the surfer-robbers in the movie Point Break), whom police have reportedly accused of stealing around $117,000 from a series of banks.  … [Link]

Mashable » Sansa is a rising power player on 'Game of Thrones'. Here's why that matters.

Tuesday 25 July 14:31:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGame of Thrones has so many subplots going on, it can be hard to track of the constant question it poses. Namely: which character is most likely to end up on the Iron Throne — actually on it, not the power behind it — at the end of the story? That's the purpose of our ongoing power rankings, which we're bringing … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen joins the ranks of those who have been blocked by Donald Trump on Twitter

Tuesday 25 July 14:26:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookChrissy Teigen is a magazine cover star, successful television host and model, and a hilarious person to follow on social media—but as of this morning, she has one more thing to add to her resume.  Teigen has officially been blocked by the president of the United States, most likely because she's stuck to her promise to "never stop talking about how … [Link]

Mashable » Your Roomba could be selling maps of your home to Google, Amazon, and Apple

Tuesday 25 July 14:25:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRemember Roomba, the cute robotic vacuum cleaner who's been navigating around your house for years?  SEE ALSO: Live your best life with the help of these 9 robots Well, its creator, iRobot, has hinted it may be selling Roomba-derived maps of your home to one or more of the Big Three — Amazon, Apple and Google's Alphabet — in the next … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Emoji Movie' inserts itself into 'Handmaid's Tale' because brands are dumb

Tuesday 25 July 14:24:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNone of us needed further convincing that The Emoji Movie was irrelevant Hollywood #WhatsHotWithTheKids bullshit. But, like the smartphone smiley face movie nobody wanted, the esteemed folks running its social media channels gave us more reasons anyway. Over the weekend, amidst ICYMI photos of the film's premiere, its official Twitter account published a photoshopped emoji x Handmaid's Tale mashup. Despite the … [Link]

Mashable » 4 ways entrepreneurs can save money without giving up Starbucks

Tuesday 25 July 14:18:08 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook“If you want to save money, just give up your daily coffee at Starbucks!”  Next to cutting back on avocado toast, this is one of the oldest money-saving tactics in the book. But I will admit that it works — sort of. It’s good advice for a student who wants to give their savings account a boost, but for an entrepreneur … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Says Mark Zuckerberg's Understanding of AI Is Limited

Tuesday 25 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Elon Musk is a man of many characteristics, one of which apparently is not shying away from calling out big names when they are not informed about a subject. A day after Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Musk's doomsday prediction of AI is "irresponsible," the Tesla, SpaceX, and SolarCity founder returned the … [Link]

Mashable » How Naughty Dog accidentally made another 'Uncharted' game

Tuesday 25 July 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe developers at Naughty Dog went into Uncharted: The Lost Legacy with every intention of making a simple add-on to last year's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. That didn't happen. What they delivered instead could only be the feat of the single most obsessive storytellers in all of big budget video games. SEE ALSO: 'Uncharted: The Lost Legacy' opens Sony's E3 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Good Day Westeros': Geek out on GoT episode 2, 'Stormborn'

Tuesday 25 July 13:49:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGet your Game of Thrones fix with Good Day Westeros. Max Knoblauch, Proma Khosla, and Bob Al-Greene discuss season seven, episode two, Stormborn. Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Game Of Thrones, Game Of Thrones Season 7, and Sam Tarly [Link]

Mashable » Uber passenger given a whopping $10 credit after his driver engaged in a sex act

Tuesday 25 July 13:28:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you end up with an Uber driver engaged in a sex act, Uber will offer you $10 for your troubles.  That's what happened to Aner Manuel, who posted a video that appeared to show his Uber driver engaged in sexual acts while operating a motor vehicle.  In a Facebook post, Aner Manuel claimed that his Uber driver picked him up … [Link]

Mashable » Drake's latest tattoo is a tribute to none other than Lil Wayne

Tuesday 25 July 13:12:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSade. Drakkar Noir. Prayer emoji. A pumpkin.  What do these things all have in common? They're permanently etched into Drake's skin. The Toronto born artist might not be known for his tattoos as he is for his music, but he's getting there—and latest lineup on Drake's arm is none other than Young Money's founder and Drizzy's guru, Lil Wayne.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Your next Lyft will stop at Taco Bell on the way home

Tuesday 25 July 13:09:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGet ready for Taco Mode.  Lyft's latest gimmick is a fun one—if you're hungry on the way home.  The ride-hailing app will let you choose to stop at Taco Bell (and pay for your tacos through the app) on the way to your destination.  "We enjoy bringing new experiences to life for our passengers, and Taco Mode allows them to extend … [Link]

Mashable » Lego Boost can turn anyone into a robot genius

Tuesday 25 July 13:04:07 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f7%2f040d4cbe 1ea7 ab69%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ is getting smarter.","image":&q~ on with LEGO Boost","sources":[{&~ choice,robotics,legos","s~ choice,robotics,legos","v~ More about Reviews, Lego, Review, Toys, and Robot [Link]

Popular Science » Is it possible to sneeze while you are sleeping?

Tuesday 25 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Ask Us Anything We might be too deep in our slumber to do so. Our brains make it so that we can't sneeze while we sleep. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » German Automakers Formed a Secret Cartel In the '90s To Collude On Diesel Emissions, Says Report

Tuesday 25 July 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Last week, Der Spiegel published an explosive report alleging that the major German automakers formed a secret cartel in the 1990s to collude on diesel emissions. These companies, including Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Porsche, and Daimler, met in secret working groups to discuss "the technology, costs, suppliers, and even the exhaust gas … [Link]

Mashable » Musician claps back at Ed Sheeran trolls, promises to play 'Shape of You' twice

Tuesday 25 July 12:16:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you want to be down with Stormzy, then you have to respect his friend, Ed Sheeran.  SEE ALSO: At least somebody liked Ed Sheeran's 'Game of Thrones' cameo Ed has received a lot of heat from the online community, especially since his recent appearance on Game of Thrones. Ed's fellow artist and friend, Stormzy, isn't having any of it. Let … [Link]

Mashable » Do Roku and Apple TV really speak film geek? We put voice search to the test for answers

Tuesday 25 July 11:33:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCordcutters who use streaming media devices have turned binge watching into a high art, and with good reason. There are now so many a la carte TV and movie apps that the danger of losing yourself in a sea of prestige television and on demand films offered across a range of networks and services is almost overwhelming.  Bobbing in the middle … [Link]

Mashable » Game show host loses her cool when everyone but contestants know the answer

Tuesday 25 July 11:17:22 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It's right in front of you! Why can't you see it? SEE ALSO: Quasimodo is a short-spined dog that got a second chance Letterbox is a game show in which contestants alternate between choosing letters and guessing a password. Host Mel Giedroyc's mind was blown when her two gameshow contestants were the only people in the room who didn't know … [Link]

Mashable » Marine makes bucket list for dying dog who saved his life

Tuesday 25 July 11:07:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf this story doesn't make you cry, you've probably not got a soul.  SEE ALSO: Cesar Millan's rules when getting a new puppy A US marine veteran has compiled a bucket list for his bomb-detection Labrador Cena, who later became his service dog, after a veterinarian told him the dog had just weeks left to live.  Jeff De Young and Cena … [Link]

Mashable » We got a peek at the world's best airport's newest terminal

Tuesday 25 July 10:51:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou don't get to be the world's best airport for five years running by resting on your laurels. Singapore's Changi airport just upped its game with its newest terminal, and we got a peek inside ahead of the opening later this year. SEE ALSO: The airports of the future are here Terminal 4's 225,000 square metre space is decked with high … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable kitten travels the world in an epic Photoshop battle

Tuesday 25 July 10:27:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA picture of an adorable little kitten casually leaning on a car tire is a mood lifter on its own.  It's even more joy inducing in a Photoshop battle. SEE ALSO: Hamster in a hoodie got a Photoshop battle and it's the most adorable thing you'll see today Redditor Shashakeitup dropped this gem into the Photoshop battle subreddit and the talented … [Link]

Mashable » New species of sunfish discovered by scientist in New Zealand

Tuesday 25 July 10:17:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOf all things, Marianne Nyegaard didn't expect to find a new species of sunfish — the heaviest of all bony fishes. The PhD student from Murdoch University in Western Australia made the discovery while researching the population genetics of ocean sunfish off the coast of Bali in Indonesia. SEE ALSO: This video of a fish 'walking' along the ocean floor is … [Link]

Mashable » Japanese beer giant is recognising employees' same-sex marriages, even though Japan doesn't

Tuesday 25 July 10:06:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJapanese beverage company Kirin has gotten a lot more inclusive. The second-largest beer producer in the country is one of the latest companies announcing a change in diversity guidelines to include LGBTQ employees. The guideline change came into effect on July 1, and will grant marriage benefits to employees with same-sex and common-law marriages, according to a press release picked up … [Link]

Mashable » Messy desktops are your worst nightmare or your shameful reality

Tuesday 25 July 10:04:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere are two kinds of people in this world. Those who tidy their computer desktops, and those who don't If your desktop is littered with digital rubble, take heart, you're far from alone. These photos of people's messy desktops are proof.  SEE ALSO: 20 Minimalist Backgrounds for a Simpler Desktop As for the rest of you, you'd better avert your eyes … [Link]

Slashdot » iOS 11 Will Prevent Your iPhone From Automatically Connecting To Unreliable Wi-Fi Networks

Tuesday 25 July 10:00:00 UTC 2017

A new feature spotted in iOS 11 beta 2 intelligently manages wireless networks based on their reliability, learning to ignore those that are too far away to provide a consistent experience. TrustedReviews reports: It follows the company's Wi-Fi Assist feature which meant handsets would switch to a data connection when Wi-Fi networks became too slow. Naturally, users weren't thrilled with … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk says Mark Zuckerberg has 'limited understanding' of AI

Tuesday 25 July 9:34:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAn epic battle of tech minds is about to go down.  Mark Zuckerberg just commented on artificial intelligence, saying people who warn of "doomsday scenarios" regarding AI are "pretty irresponsible."  This did not sit well with Elon Musk, who returned fire on Twitter, saying Zuckerberg's understanding of the subject is "limited." SEE ALSO: Elon Musk: US government verbally agrees to let … [Link]

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

Tuesday 25 July 9:33:02 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 » Microsoft Paint is not being killed and people are thrilled

Tuesday 25 July 9:30:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGuys, good news: Microsoft isn't actually going to kill its Paint app in the next update of Windows 10.  SEE ALSO: Hold your faux outrage over the demise of Microsoft Paint Paint, which started its life 32 years ago as a monochrome, bitmap Windows 1.0 drawing program, ended up on Microsoft's "Deprecated" list, as reported by The Guardian.  Microsoft defines "deprecated" … [Link]

Mashable » HTC now offers a souped up U11 flagship with 128GB of memory and 6GB of RAM

Tuesday 25 July 9:16:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMere months after the launch of its U11 flagship, HTC has launched a more powerful version, one that sports 128GB of storage memory and 6GB of RAM.  The new version is not entirely new, as the U11 with exactly those specs was initially available in Asia. But this release now means everyone can head on to HTC's website and buy a … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Confirms It's Not Killing Off Paint After Outpouring of Support

Tuesday 25 July 8:45:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft said late Monday that it will not be killing off its Paint app in the next update of Windows 10. It will be made available via the Windows Store for free and will not be completely removed. CNBC reports: The U.S. technology company recently released a list which labeled Paint "deprecated," meaning it was considering removing the app when … [Link]

Mashable » Philippine president admits he used an army of social media trolls while campaigning

Tuesday 25 July 8:43:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPhilippine president Rodrigo Duterte has admitted he paid an army of social media trolls to defend him while he was on the campaign trail last year. The outspoken and at times controversial politician was defending himself after a University of Oxford study was published, finding that Duterte uses both automated and human trolls on social media. Speaking at a press conference … [Link]

Mashable » Seal pup found on farm is a long, long way from home

Tuesday 25 July 7:27:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSeals having a wander inland are an occasional occurrence, but this cub is perhaps a little too young to go walkabout. Dee Knapp from Invercargill, New Zealand was looking for new lambs on his property when he saw what initially appeared to be an injured bird, reported the New Zealand Herald. SEE ALSO: Lazy seal relaxing on rubber boat is more … [Link]

Mashable » Sure, it's great to see Nymeria on 'Game of Thrones' again, but where the hell is Ghost?

Tuesday 25 July 7:24:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 2, titled "Stormborn." Arya finally reunited with her long-lost direwolf, Nymeria, in this week's Game of Thrones, and it was totes emosh — and actually a really effective moment of character development for Arya, thank you very much — but it did get us thinking about another furry friend we … [Link]

Slashdot » A New Study Shows the Moon's Interior Could Contain Water

Tuesday 25 July 7:00:00 UTC 2017

A new study from Brown University shows the moon might be flowing with more water than we thought, thanks to ancient volcanic deposits. NPR reports: Using satellite data, scientists from Brown University studied layers of rock on the moon that likely formed from large volcanic eruptions, called lunar pyroclastic deposits. The magma created by these eruptions has been carried to … [Link]

Mashable » The ACLU is way too busy for your hamburger debates

Tuesday 25 July 5:04:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookI have very strong opinions about hamburgers. I have argued about what makes a good hamburger at bars, backyard BBQs, and on the internet.  But I also know it's totally inconsequential stuff compared to, say, the Trump administration's travel ban. Or his assault on health care. Also, just the general state of democracy in America.  SEE ALSO: Here's what healthcare would … [Link]

Slashdot » Global Network of Labs Will Test Security of Medical Devices

Tuesday 25 July 3:30:00 UTC 2017

chicksdaddy shares a report from The Security Ledger: Amid increasing concerns about cyber threats to healthcare environments, a global network of labs will test the security of medical devices, according to an announcement on Monday by a consortium of healthcare industry firms, universities and technology firms, The Security Ledger reports. The "World Health Information Security Testing Labs (or "WHISTL") will … [Link]

Mashable » Veteran scoutmaster scolds Trump in scathing tweetstorm

Tuesday 25 July 3:22:52 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook“Who the hell wants to speak about politics when I'm in front of the Boy Scouts?" Donald Trump said Monday. Funny he should ask that, because Trump talked a lot about politics during his speech Monday at the National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. SEE ALSO: Here's what healthcare would look like if we took President Trump literally That angered a … [Link]

Mashable » Today in nature is scary, here's a crocodile dragging an entire cow through the water

Tuesday 25 July 2:45:52 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook You know not to play around with crocodiles. Especially when they can drag an entire cow through the water, as witnessed in a video uploaded onto the Facebook page of Trip In A Van, who said the moment happened during a fishing trip in the Kimberley, Western Australia.  "We follow him with the drone as he swims down the river … [Link]

Mashable » The internet’s favorite fact checker Snopes is in deep trouble

Tuesday 25 July 2:45:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust as one of the oldest fact-checking sites seems to have hit its mainstream stride, it gets tangled in a dramatic legal mess, one that involves lots of finger-pointing, alleged backstabbing, and a contentious divorce. It’s the kind of backroom drama that tends to play out in secret, until someone files a lawsuit. Now we have not one, but two lawsuits, … [Link]

Mashable » This giant snail that looks like a rabbit will give you nightmares

Tuesday 25 July 2:38:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHello, welcome. We have something that'll creep you out. This is a giant African land snail and it has come to scare your pants off. Please. My rabbit. He's very sickpic.twitter.com/MSejV0hvtn — madds (@whatmaddness) July 23, 2017 Twitter user madds posted this picture of someone holding the giant snail that scarily resembles a rabbit, and we don't know how to feel … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is tweeting the Boy Scouts values after Trump turns jamboree into full-blown political rally

Tuesday 25 July 2:03:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA Boy Scout is, apparently, trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.  That's according to the Scout values that many are citing in contrast with President Trump's speech at Monday's Boy Scouts of America 2017 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. The president, who wasn't a Boy Scout, turned the event into one of his … [Link]

Mashable » This Trump/Scaramucci supercut proves why they call him 'The Mooch'

Tuesday 25 July 1:17:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Mooch knows how to schmooze.  President Donald Trump appointed Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci as the new White House communications director on Friday, which sadly caused press secretary Sean Spicer to resign.  But while Spicer and his viral moments will be missed, The Daily Show is proving that The Mooch comes with his own brand of entertainment.  SEE ALSO: Anthony Scaramucci … [Link]

Mashable » Creepy spyware has infected Macs for years, and we're only just realizing it now

Tuesday 25 July 1:08:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYour Mac is not safe. Well, at least not as safe as you think it is.  That's the big takeaway following the detailed investigation of a particularly insidious strain of Apple-focused malware that has potentially been around for up to a decade — all the while broadcasting video and audio from victims' computers back to an unknown attacker.  SEE ALSO: Remotely … [Link]

Mashable » How Google is trying to fix Android's emoji problem

Tuesday 25 July 1:00:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAndroid has an emoji problem. No, it's not those weird blobs (RIP), but something that's been nearly as tricky to fix. Because of Android handset makers' inconsistent updates, not only do many Android users not get new software updates in a timely manner, they don't get new emoji at the same time as their iPhone-using counterparts. SEE ALSO: After 10 years, … [Link]

Mashable » Your flight times could be cut in half thanks to NASA's supersonic tech

Tuesday 25 July 0:51:05 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fjw%2f2017%2f5%2f413519df 9dd4 f414%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ about time.","image":&quot~ supersonic jets promise to cut flight time in half","sources":[{&q~ flight,real-time,real-time video,real time,supersonic,real time video,concorde,flight time","sec0":null,&q~ flight,real-time,real-time video,real time,supersonic,real time video,concorde,flight time","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Nasa, Science, Lockheed Martin, Supersonic Flight, and Boom [Link]

Slashdot » World's First Floating Wind Farm Emerges Off Coast of Scotland

Tuesday 25 July 0:50:00 UTC 2017

AmiMoJo writes: The world's first full-scale floating wind farm has started to take shape off the north-east coast of Scotland. The revolutionary technology will allow wind power to be harvested in waters too deep for the current conventional bottom-standing turbines. The manufacturer hopes to cash in on a boom in the technology, especially in Japan and the west coast of … [Link]

Mashable » Google tests autoplay videos in search, because we aren't allowed to have nice things

Tuesday 25 July 0:32:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOne of the most hated features of the 2017 internet — autoplay videos — may soon be coming to anyone (i.e. nearly everyone) who uses Google to search.  At least that's the look of things based on a new test Google has been rolling out in recent days that puts autoplay videos in the Knowledge Panel (which appears to the right … [Link]

Mashable » Jared Kushner says a fake Guccifer tried to extort the Trump campaign for Bitcoin

Tuesday 25 July 0:13:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJared Kushner — prince of the United States and future savior of the Middle East — wants you to know that not all computer crazies worked to help his father-in-law during the 2016 presidential campaign.  The Kush sat before investigators in Congress on Monday to talk about his meetings with Russian folk leading up to last year's election, and he wanted … [Link]

Slashdot » Fourth Ethereum Platform Hacked This Month: Hacker Steals $8.4 Million From Veritaseum Platform

Tuesday 25 July 0:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "Veritaseum has confirmed today that a hacker stole $8.4 million from the platform's ICO on Sunday, July 23," reports Bleeping Computer. "This is the second ICO hack in the last week and the fourth hack of an Ethereum platform this month. An ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is similar to a classic IPO (Initial Public Offering), but … [Link]

Mashable » After all that, Amazon's Whole Foods deal may be delayed

Tuesday 25 July 0:07:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt could be a while before your local Whole Foods starts recognizing your Prime membership. A raft of regulatory questions may delay the $13.7-billion mega-merger between Amazon and the supermarket chain as Democratic lawmakers and government officials raise antitrust concerns. SEE ALSO: Are Amazon's prices too good to be true? The U.S. government wants to find out. Whole Foods told its … [Link]

Mashable » 7 surprising facts about the '80s vampire film ’The Lost Boys’

Tuesday 25 July 0:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Lost Boys is an '80s cult classic, and with its 30th anniversary coming up, we decided to vamp out.  It's the 30th anniversary of 'The Lost Boys' and here's 7 things you didn't know 'The Lost Boys' celebrates its 30th anniversary and here's some things you didn't know about the '80s classic Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content.  Read … [Link]

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