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 » DEF CON's vote-hacking village made us think twice about election security

Tuesday 1 August 23:58:14 UTC 2017

A motley assortment of hackers walk into a room packed full of voting machines. You can guess what happened next.  In many ways, the 25th Annual DEF CON went down like those that preceded it. Over the weekend, 25,000 hackers, cybersecurity professionals, and members of the press gathered together in a Las Vegas hotel to discuss the latest threats facing our … [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter' playwright's next trick: rewriting a Star Wars movie

Tuesday 1 August 23:49:25 UTC 2017

Jack Thorne's broomstick is about to enter hyperspace.  Thorne, a veteran scribe most famous for working with J.K. Rowling on the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has been tapped to write the second draft of the untitled Star Wars Episode IX, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is a fitting swan … [Link]

Mashable » Hollywood often justifies its bad choices with artistic freedom. Audiences are pushing back.

Tuesday 1 August 23:41:38 UTC 2017

On Monday, five public health researchers asked Netflix to do something seemingly impossible: remove a graphic suicide scene from its popular show 13 Reasons Why.  The request, which Netflix shows no signs of heeding, raises thorny questions about artistic license in Hollywood. While creatives might be accustomed to working out of the public's view to faithfully execute their vision, audiences are … [Link]

Mashable » Rosé gin exists because y'all have a rosé problem

Tuesday 1 August 23:33:18 UTC 2017

Food and drink trends, like most trends, like to take things way too far. Rosé is one of the worst offenders since bacon. Though introducing crushed grape skins to wine to give it its rosy hue is nothing new, the trend has exploded in the past few years, probably because millennials ruin everything. There are 40-ounce rosé bottles, there's rosé deodorant, … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the true cost of buying a Tesla Model 3

Tuesday 1 August 23:33:04 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ 3's base model will cost $35,000.","image":&q~ first sleek Model 3s are on the road","sources":[{&q~ musk,future,future tech,standalone-featured,real-time,~ video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,elon musk tesla,real time news","sec0":null,&q~ musk,future,future tech,standalone-featured,real-time,~ video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,elon musk tesla,real time news","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Tesla, Tesla Model 3, Charging, Costs, and Charging Stations [Link]

Slashdot » Google Says AI Better Than Humans At Scrubbing Extremist YouTube Content

Tuesday 1 August 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Google has pledged to continue developing advanced programs using machine learning to combat the rise of extremist content, after it found that it was both faster and more accurate than humans in scrubbing illicit content from YouTube. The company is using machine learning along with human reviewers as part of a … [Link]

Mashable » NFL looking to study marijuana use for players' pain management

Tuesday 1 August 23:12:53 UTC 2017

The NFL has been clear with its views on marijuana use within the professional football league: nope. Last year, a player was suspended for using weed to cope with Crohn's disease all because marijuana falls under the league's controlled substance policy, with no exceptions for medical use. But that could be changing soon. SEE ALSO: NFL players get one step closer … [Link]

Mashable » Oscar hopeful 'Call Me by Your Name' finally gets a trailer — and it's gorgeous

Tuesday 1 August 23:07:10 UTC 2017

Call Me By Your Name may not have a summer release date (Sony Classics is saving it for a more awards-friendly fall slot), but in every other sense, it's the ultimate summer romance. The Sundance smash centers on the life-changing love affair between two Americans in Italy: one a teenager still figuring himself out, the other a more self-assured young … [Link]

Mashable » 'Confederate' isn't the only post-Civil War alternate history in the works

Tuesday 1 August 22:51:35 UTC 2017

By now it's well established that HBO's Confederate is probably a Bad Idea, for reasons eloquently expressed by many influential voices from Roxane Gay, who wrote that it made her feel "exhausted," to April Reign, who conceived Sunday's #NoConfederate Twitter protest. But Confederate isn't the only alt-history project in the works that uses the Civil War as a starting point. Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » The 6 most bonkers lines from that bombshell Fox News lawsuit

Tuesday 1 August 22:48:34 UTC 2017

Lawsuits continue to rain on Fox News. On Tuesday, NPR broke the news that longtime contributor Rod Wheeler is suing the network over allegations that Fox News misattributed quotes to him to further a made-up story involving the murder of a Democratic National Committee employee, and that the network did so at President Donald Trump's behest. SEE ALSO: Scooch, Mooch: Scaramucci … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube is trying to hide extremist videos in a state of limbo

Tuesday 1 August 22:43:09 UTC 2017

YouTube is still dealing with headaches related to extremist and otherwise hateful videos infesting its site. Parent company Google's most recent attempt at a fix addresses content that exists in a sort of gray area — it doesn't violate the site's policies per se but it does "contain controversial religious or supremacist content." In those cases, the videos will now be … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Can Turn Amazon Echo Into a Covert Listening Device

Tuesday 1 August 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Orome1 shares a report from Help Net Security: New research released by MWR InfoSecurity reveals how attackers can compromise the Amazon Echo and turn it into a covert listening device, without affecting its overall functionality. Found to be susceptible to a physical attack, which allows an attacker to gain a root shell on the Linux Operating Systems and install malware, … [Link]

Popular Science » Belkin WeMo Mini Smart Plug Review: Automate your dumb appliances

Tuesday 1 August 22:10:49 UTC 2017

Gadgets This is one of the simplest ways to get your non-connected gadgets into your smart home setup. This smart switch plugs into a standard outlet and teaches your old appliances some new smart home tricks. [Link]

Slashdot » New iPhone To Have Tap to Wake, Attention Detection, and Virtual Home Button, Says Report

Tuesday 1 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

HomePod's firmware has revealed several new features coming to the upcoming iPhone, such as a tap to wake function, facial expression and attention detection, and virtual home button. "Apple accidentally released the firmware over the weekend resulting in a frenzy of analysis about previously unknown features," reports The Verge. From the report: Developers including Steve Troughton-Smith and Guilherme Rambo have … [Link]

Mashable » Video of a shark attacking a camera will make you never want to go into the ocean

Tuesday 1 August 21:56:58 UTC 2017

If you need yet another reason to be afraid of sharks, this one's for you. Scientist Greg Skomal with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries was filming some underwater shark action on a research trip on Monday when a shark ready for a closeup got a little too close. In the clip, the shark can be seen taking a bite … [Link]

Mashable » Newborn calf looks suspiciously like KISS frontman Gene Simmons

Tuesday 1 August 21:41:46 UTC 2017

Moooove on over, Gene Simmons. A newborn calf is ready to take your place in the spotlight. Genie, a baby cow born in Texas, has a very specific similarity to KISS rocker Gene Simmons. So much so that it looks like she was meant to be born with a guitar in her hooves. Genie was born with a bat-shaped black marking … [Link]

Mashable » How this guy gave himself flamethrowing punches using cheap tech and a little effort

Tuesday 1 August 21:31:28 UTC 2017

Any fan of Avatar the Last Airbender has probably dreamed of fire bending. Well friends, dream no more, because it's now a reality, thanks to a little DIY hacking.  L.A.-based Allen Pan crafted a set of wrist-mounted devices that allow anyone to emit a burst of flames in a straight line when executing a punching motion. Connecting a butane fuel … [Link]

Mashable » How a Facebook prank exposed anti-immigrant hysteria

Tuesday 1 August 21:29:31 UTC 2017

If you're the type of person who’s terrified of people who are different than you, it’s not a surprise that you may see threats that aren’t there.   Like, as one anti-immigrant group did, mistaking empty bus seats for a group of burqa-wearing women.  SEE ALSO: All the post-Brexit vote racist incidents, in one depressing Facebook album It all started as … [Link]

Slashdot » Senators Propose Bill Targeting Websites That Facilitate Sex Trafficking

Tuesday 1 August 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from USA Today: A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that aims to make it easier to sue and criminally prosecute operators of online classified sites like Backpage.com that have been used to advertise sex workers. The proposed bill would amend the Communications Decency Act to eliminate a provision that shields operators of … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: eBay, Dog CEO, Data Endpoints

Tuesday 1 August 21:18:57 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Damn, Apple's earnings are on fire

Tuesday 1 August 21:18:27 UTC 2017

It’s hard to really capture Apple's dominance. But here's one way: Apple's earnings on Tuesday were good enough to send its stock up 4 percent in after-hours trading. That's a jump of about $37 billion in value—or how much Snapchat plus Twitter are worth combined with $10 billion left over. Apple shares add 4.7% after hours, which translates to, ya know, … [Link]

Mashable » Learn how to cook delicious food from 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild'

Tuesday 1 August 21:10:32 UTC 2017

Andrew Rea is the owner and operator of Binging With Babish, an online cooking series in which he prepares dishes based on stuff you can see in movies and TV. Or, in this case, video games. The newly posted video sees Mr. Rea tackling some of the recipes you can concoct in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, … [Link]

Mashable » Augmented reality game prototype is some IRL Harry Potter magic

Tuesday 1 August 21:01:48 UTC 2017

The only problem with playing the Yu-Gi-Oh card game in real life is that monsters don't spawn out of the cards and wreak havoc on your opponents' monsters. Luckily, they can do just that with this augmented reality, fan-made prototype of a game. The fan-made Yu-Gi-Oh in Real Life, which is still in alpha, was created for the Hololens, a … [Link]

Mashable » Dude punned his way into a Tinder date by riffing on a girl's name

Tuesday 1 August 20:41:08 UTC 2017

Turning your Tinder match's name into a pun has become a very popular opening line on the dating app. If you want proof, just look at exhibit A and exhibit B.  Though not always successful, this one Reddit user shared a name pun that went pretty well for him. Reddit user microwave-oven posted a screenshot of a conversation with his match … [Link]

Mashable » Little Beyoncé fan lights up when she hears her queen and hates anything else

Tuesday 1 August 20:34:40 UTC 2017

Never, ever turn off the tunes when a little Beyoncé fan is listen to their favorite jam. You might just get an ear full of whining if you do, like one 21-month-old Beyoncé fan that can't get enough of "Single Ladies." In the video, the tiny fan is not having it when any other song is played in the car, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Eating a lower calorie diet improves learning ability in worms

Tuesday 1 August 20:30:00 UTC 2017

Calorie-restricted diets have already been linked to longer lifespans in flies, mice and monkeys. Now a study has found that eating less can boost learning [Link]

Mashable » Your next meal could be grown on a high-tech shelf

Tuesday 1 August 20:28:43 UTC 2017

Promoted by Coors Light Farmshelf is helping bring a new twist to vertical farming in order to add freshness and sustainability to this vital practice. They're starting with restaurants and cafeterias, but you may be able to have one in your home sooner than you think.  Mashable’s new series, A Cleaner Future, highlights the best and brightest innovators working to … [Link]

Mashable » Groupon and Grubhub join forces to get you hooked on food delivery

Tuesday 1 August 20:23:07 UTC 2017

Groupon is digging into food delivery.  SEE ALSO: 10 weird GrubHub requests from people who don't know how GrubHub works Known for offering discounts at restaurants and yoga studios, the company is partnering with food delivery app Grubhub.  Groupon customers will now be able to order food from 55,000 restaurants available on Grubhub — but through Groupon's website and app.  The … [Link]

Mashable » Hilarious optical illusion makes groom look like a centaur

Tuesday 1 August 20:16:19 UTC 2017

People spend countless hours and thousands of dollars to make sure their outfit for their wedding is perfect. But no matter how much money you spend, sometimes things don't go as planned. Redditor Lasabian shared a photo of his wedding day on Tuesday which shows him dancing with his new wife as some guests admire the couple. Everything looks normal at … [Link]

Mashable » Ancient fidget spinner confirms there's really nothing new under the sun

Tuesday 1 August 20:09:29 UTC 2017

Old trends always have a way of popping back up, don't they? Wired editor, Arielle Pardes, left Twitter shook on Monday after posting a very revealing photo of how far we have come as a society. Spoiler: we haven't come that far. SEE ALSO: The Hidden History of Fidget Spinners You know these new wacky gadgets called fidget spinners that have … [Link]

Mashable » People are taking fish antibiotics and it's a bad idea

Tuesday 1 August 20:03:54 UTC 2017

Amazon sells fish antibiotics called ‘Fin Mox.’ It looks innocent enough until you take a look at the reviews and find out that humans are taking these meds to treat their ailments. Read more…More about Video, Amazon, Science, Funny, and Reviews [Link]

Slashdot » 'Real People' Don't Need End-To-End Encryption In Their Messaging Apps, UK Home Secretary Says

Tuesday 1 August 20:01:00 UTC 2017

UK home secretary Amber Rudd has called on messaging apps like WhatsApp to ditch end-to-end encryption, arguing that it aids terrorists. From a report: The major technology companies must step up their fight against extremism or face new laws, the home secretary has told the BBC. Amber Rudd said technology companies were not doing enough to beat "the enemy" on … [Link]

Mashable » This airline found the perfect remedy for manspreading

Tuesday 1 August 20:00:52 UTC 2017

Female flyers rejoice — air travel just got a little bit more bearable, thanks to one Indian airline. Vistara, a domestic airline based out of Delhi's airport, just launched a new service that guarantees women won't have to take the middle seat on a crowded plane. SEE ALSO: The FAA has been ordered to take another look at ever-shrinking airplane seat … [Link]

Mashable » This is how much a fully loaded Tesla Model 3 costs

Tuesday 1 August 20:00:20 UTC 2017

While Tesla's most affordable car might start at $35,000, with all the (sort of essential) additional features, it becomes a bit more pricey.  We broke down the numbers.  Read more…More about Tech, Business, Mashable Video, Newsy, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Surprise: Trump completely changed the way 'Saturday Night Live' is made

Tuesday 1 August 19:52:17 UTC 2017

Politics has always been embedded in Saturday Night Live's DNA, but after Donald Trump was elected president, the show was forced to evolve in ways that no one saw coming, according to former cast member Bobby Moynihan.  Speaking at the Television Critics Association summer press tour for his new CBS show, Me, Myself and I, Moynihan gave some insight into his … [Link]

Mashable » Galaxy S8 owners can now try Google Daydream's VR experience

Tuesday 1 August 19:49:01 UTC 2017

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners are about to have a much more comfortable virtual reality experience, courtesy of Google. Google's Daydream VR platform is rolling out for Samsung's devices, giving users another choice for phone-to-face immersion to go along with Samsung's own Gear VR platform.  Google teased the release earlier this year at its I/O event, promising that Daydream would … [Link]

Mashable » The Tesla Model 3 is amazing―here's why you shouldn't buy one

Tuesday 1 August 19:43:31 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ 3's base model will cost $35,000.","image":&q~ first sleek Model 3s are on the road","sources":[{&q~ musk,future,future tech,standalone-featured,real-time,~ video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,elon musk tesla,real time news","sec0":null,&q~ musk,future,future tech,standalone-featured,real-time,~ video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,elon musk tesla,real time news","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Tesla, Elon Musk, Model 3, Electric Cars, and Evs [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's smart speaker sounds even creepier than we thought

Tuesday 1 August 19:41:20 UTC 2017

We now know a lot more about Facebook's hardware ambitions. The social network is working not one, but two, connected speakers for the home, including one equipped with cameras, microphones, and a feature that will "scan for people," according to a new report in Bloomberg.  SEE ALSO: Let's all take a deep breath and stop freaking out about Facebook's bots 'inventing' … [Link]

Mashable » Rare Atari prototype sells for $3,000

Tuesday 1 August 19:37:12 UTC 2017

A lucky shopper stumbled on a super-rare console while at a thrift store over the weekend and turned it around for a huge profit on Monday. Redditor L064N said they happened upon an incredibly rare Atari 2700 at a thrift store in California on Friday, purchasing it for $30 just before the store closed after doing a cursory search online about … [Link]

Mashable » Trump dictated Donald Jr.'s Russia statement and we have the very real Air Force One black box transcripts to prove it

Tuesday 1 August 19:34:23 UTC 2017

In a report by The Washington Post on July 31, it was revealed that Donald Trump personally dictated his son Donald Trump Jr.'s misleading statement about meeting with a Russian lawyer. Aboard Air Force One on July 8, Trump directed his son to tell the media that the meeting's subject did not involve the campaign and instead focused on an adoption … [Link]

Slashdot » Mozilla Launches Experimental Voice Search, File-Sharing and Note-Taking Tools For Firefox

Tuesday 1 August 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Firefox has just launched three new Test Pilot experiments that bring voice search, built-in note taking and a tool for sending large files to the browser. From a report: While the new voice search, which currently works on the Google, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo homepages, and note-taking features are browser plugins, the new Send tool is web-based and allows anybody — … [Link]

Mashable » Woman posts desperate plea for someone to adopt her 'asshole rooster'

Tuesday 1 August 19:19:00 UTC 2017

You can return a faulty alarm clock to the store, but what about a faulty rooster? In hopes of getting her out-of-control pet rooster off her hands, Denell McCaul posted a lengthy rant to Facebook last week offering to give the rooster away to just about anyone willing to take it.  McCaul writes that the "inconsiderate jerk" crows every morning at … [Link]

Mashable » Terrifying video shows a bear and her two cubs following a man on a trail

Tuesday 1 August 18:51:04 UTC 2017

A man camping in Alaska had an extremely close encounter with a huge grizzly bear and her two cubs on a trail.  The clip starts with the man nervously describing the scene as two bear cubs and a mother bear are walking towards him on a trail in Katmai National Park in Alaska. "I am walking backwards on the trail … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » GraphCMS Launches API-First Content Management System

Tuesday 1 August 18:45:43 UTC 2017

GraphCMS, API-first content management system provider, has officially launched its flagship product. GraphCMS, the name of the company and its product, is a headless content management system the utilizes GraphQL. GraphQL, a data query language developed by Facebook, is now an open-source Facebook project. With open access to GraphQL, companies like GraphCMS can build product offerings with the future in … [Link]

Slashdot » Seed Funding Slows in Silicon Valley

Tuesday 1 August 18:41:00 UTC 2017

The bloom is off seed funding, the business of providing money to brand-new startups, as investors take a more measured approach to financing emerging U.S. technology companies. From a report: Seed-stage financing has been sliding for the last two years, with the number of transactions down about 40 percent since the peak in mid-2015, data show. Dollar investments in fledgling … [Link]

Mashable » 'Mario + Rabbids' may look cute, but it's viciously difficult

Tuesday 1 August 18:40:36 UTC 2017

Underneath the colorfully fun facade of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a deep, complex, and dauntingly difficult strategy game where every move becomes a crucial, life-or-death decision. I was able to sit down and play a few hours of Mario + Rabbids at a Ubisoft event last week, trying my hand at a couple easy battles from the first world … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Voyage to study Earth’s mostly submerged hidden continent begins

Tuesday 1 August 18:39:00 UTC 2017

The research ship JOIDES Resolution is on its way to take samples from Zealandia, a continent that lies mostly below the waves [Link]

Mashable » This is what the most powerful storm on Earth looks like from space

Tuesday 1 August 18:35:08 UTC 2017

Typhoon Noru is a monster. The huge typhoon in the Pacific Ocean became the most powerful storm on Earth over the weekend. Noru intensified  into a major super typhoon over the course of just about one day, making it the most powerful storm of 2017 so far. According to the Weather Channel, the storm's winds increased by 90 miles per hour … [Link]

Popular Science » Seven gorgeous national parks where you can watch the August eclipse

Tuesday 1 August 18:30:00 UTC 2017

Science Chase the sun somewhere fun. If you've yet to make your 2017 eclipse plans, consider venturing to one of the splendid national parks on the path of totality. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fast radio bursts may be dark matter ‘stars’ hitting black holes

Tuesday 1 August 18:24:00 UTC 2017

The mysterious FRBs we’ve been tracking for a decade could be created by clumps of dark matter particles dancing along the edges of black holes [Link]

Mashable » Dude kindly made an elaborate first date PowerPoint and got blocked for it

Tuesday 1 August 18:10:25 UTC 2017

Why text your crush the same boring date ideas when you can make them an informative presentation instead? London Twitter user, Ben Velzian, posted screenshots of a very elaborate PowerPoint he made for a guy he was supposed to go on a date with. The deck featured three date ideas, along with pros and cons of each option. Unfortunately, his date … [Link]

Popular Science » What's really going on with sea level rise

Tuesday 1 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Environment Even the best data can be presented in misleading ways. There's a rumor going around that NASA's data somehow shows that sea level rise isn't happening. Here's a look at how easy it is to mislead by cherry picking data. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Targets Google and Apple in Schools With 'Surface Plus' Hardware Subscription Program

Tuesday 1 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft is launching a new subscription program for buying Surface computers and tablets in much the same way that many people now purchase smartphones, with no-interest financing for two years and the ability to upgrade to a new device before the term is up. Announced this morning at the launch of back-to-school season, the … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo promises SNES Classic pre-orders soon, because chaos trumps order in 2017

Tuesday 1 August 17:50:12 UTC 2017

Nintendo didn't offer pre-orders for its NES Classic in 2016, and that's not changing this year with the SNES Classic. But, the company promises, pre-orders are going to be a thing. That's the gist of Nintendo's latest SNES Classic news, which takes the form of a Facebook post. The Walmart thing was a foul-up, but you can look forward to pre-order … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump read and approved fake Fox News story, lawsuit claims

Tuesday 1 August 17:42:04 UTC 2017

If you thought the White House Russia Collusion Story mill was running low on creative new twists, think again. This one involves President Donald Trump reviewing a pre-publication Fox News story—about a knowingly fake conspiracy designed to distract from Trump/Russia news—and personally pushing for its publication. Fun!  On Tuesday, NPR published a lengthy piece floating the possibility that Trump himself pushed … [Link]

Popular Science » Bookshelf speakers 50 percent off? I'd buy it.

Tuesday 1 August 17:39:20 UTC 2017

Gadgets They're $100. Rock yourself into the fall with JBL Arena B15 black bookshelf & surround speaker that are on sale for 50 percent off on Amazon. [Link]

Popular Science » Build a portable computer on a USB stick

Tuesday 1 August 17:37:39 UTC 2017

DIY It's a PC that you can carry anywhere. Using modern-day Linux distributions, you can set up a portable computer that will fit on a standard USB flash drive. You simply plug it into any other machine. [Link]

Mashable » Is Jaime Lannister about to wake the hell up on 'Game of Thrones'?

Tuesday 1 August 17:34:25 UTC 2017

The Game of Thrones power rankings determines which character is most likely to sit on the Iron Throne at the end of the series — not the power behind it, but officially ruling Westeros — based on information available at the end of each episode. You can read last week's rankings here.   RIP Lady Olenna Tyrell. After just one week … [Link]

Mashable » A rich story about a stolen Nova Scotia wheelbarrow, told in 2 pictures

Tuesday 1 August 17:32:53 UTC 2017

Canadians are notorious for being kind, polite people — maybe even a little too kind. If you want to understand Canada's collective polite disposition in two photos, Twitter user Anna Scott has posted some photos taken by Andrew Killawee in Nova Scotia that pretty much sum it up. It is the tale of a stolen wheelbarrow and its triumphant return.  Well, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple iPhone 8 concept shows what a transparent smartphone would really look like

Tuesday 1 August 17:32:16 UTC 2017

The next iPhone will mark the 10 year anniversary of the device's debut, and the rumors about what it'll look like are crazier and more outlandish with every passing week. One of the wildest ones — that the iPhone 8 will be transparent – has been realized in this brilliant concept video from a very talented artist.  But unlike previous … [Link]

New Scientist – News » This is what the first flower on Earth might have looked like

Tuesday 1 August 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Some time between 250 and 140 million years ago, the very first flower bloomed – an enormous evolutionary study offers clues about its appearance [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Splits in Two Amid Feud

Tuesday 1 August 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Bitcoin is dividing in two. Disagreements about how to operate the cryptocurrency have led to a new strand called Bitcoin Cash, which is breaking off from the bitcoin system. From a report: Bitcoin Cash launches Tuesday in what is known as a "hard fork" from bitcoin, a virtual currency based on peer-to-peer transactions without any central authority or bank behind … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix launches #FirstTimeISawMe to powerfully share why representation matters

Tuesday 1 August 17:15:05 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ did you first see yourself on screen?","image":&qu~ launches #FirstTimeISawMe to powerfully share why representation matters","sources":[~ More about Entertainment, Entertainment, Streaming Services, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Mashable » George and Amal Clooney to help 3,000 Syrian refugee children go to school

Tuesday 1 August 17:10:15 UTC 2017

George and Amal Clooney are stepping up their efforts to help Syrian refugee children get a formal education in Lebanon.  SEE ALSO: New happy photos of viral Syrian boy might not be what they seem The Clooney Foundation for Justice said it's teaming up with Google and HP Inc to support the U.N. children's agency, Unicef, and the Lebanese ministry of … [Link]

Mashable » This office chair can actually give you a core workout

Tuesday 1 August 17:07:22 UTC 2017

The SitTight office chair helps users practice "balanced active sitting." In order to sit up straight, users must engage their muscles and center their posture at all times. This chair was designed to help users workout their core muscles and also combat the effects of prolonged sitting. Some recent studies have suggested sitting for long periods on the job can increase … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Netflix owes $20 billion and it damn well should

Tuesday 1 August 16:48:48 UTC 2017

Wars are expensive. The internet is aflutter with the "news" that Netflix has $20 billion of debt, leading to a sudden rush to question whether the company is doomed or about to collapse or cancel its big shows.  First off, Netflix doesn't have $20 billion in debt. Netflix has $4.8 billion in debt, and then deals with content partners for $15.7 … [Link]

Popular Science » The three supplements you should never buy

Tuesday 1 August 16:42:04 UTC 2017

Health An expert on vitamins tells us what to avoid. The discovery of vitamins fundamentally changed our culture's relationship with health, nutrition, and mealtime. [Link]

Slashdot » US Senators To Introduce Bill To Secure 'Internet of Things'

Tuesday 1 August 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Dustin Volz, reporting for Reuters: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Tuesday plans to introduce legislation seeking to address vulnerabilities in computing devices embedded in everyday objects — known in the tech industry as the "internet of things" — which experts have long warned poses a threat to global cyber security. The new bill would require vendors that provide … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Quantum gravity detector will use atom clouds to survey for oil

Tuesday 1 August 16:30:00 UTC 2017

A commercial device that uses quantum technology to detect subtle differences in gravity, should be able to detect coal, oil or pipes underground [Link]

Mashable » 'Plandids' are the Instagram trend of the moment and you've defo already posted one

Tuesday 1 August 16:29:33 UTC 2017

You’ve been posting "plandids" for years and you didn't even know it. Tipped to be the hottest Insta trend of the summer, this newly coined term actually describes a pretty well-established Instagram practice that many of us have been doing for yonks. SEE ALSO: 'Finstas' can be boring or funny or sexy — but they're always real So, what exactly are … [Link]

Mashable » The internet really isn't feeling the new, weird, probably high Bran Stark

Tuesday 1 August 16:15:53 UTC 2017

Hey-o! Spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode three below. So, tread carefully. It might be an understatement to say that Bran Stark has gotten a bit weirder upon his return to Winterfell. A post Three-Eyed Raven Bran just doesn't seem to know how to act. He's got that strange staring-off-into-space look, and he gave off those completely weirdo vibes … [Link]

Mashable » This lifetime cloud subscription is so easy (and really cheap)

Tuesday 1 August 16:03:29 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It’s hard to find enough space for all of your digital stuff. Whether you’re storing music, movies, or photos, you’re probably running out of room on at least some of your devices. Sure, you can buy flash drives or external hard drives, but that’s … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Chrome Starts Testing a Built-in Ad Blocker on Windows, Android

Tuesday 1 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Earlier this year, Google was rumored to be working on a built-in ad blocker for its Chrome browser. The new ad blocker inside Chrome won't block every ad you see on the web — instead, it'll only block ads that are considered intrusive and go against the standards set by the Coalition for Better … [Link]

New Scientist – News » You’re wrong, Amber Rudd – encryption is for ‘real people’

Tuesday 1 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

The UK home secretary has claimed that end-to-end encryption only aids terrorists with something to hide. She’s mistaken – here's how it benefits all of us [Link]

Mashable » Carry your music wherever you go with the Inateck Mini

Tuesday 1 August 15:55:17 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The Inateck Mini Bluetooth Speaker was designed for mobility. With no square edges, it is easy to travel with, has a superlight feel, and isn’t bulky.    SEE ALSO: Affordable AirPod alternatives are a thing — and may be more fun Whether you need … [Link]

Mashable » GameStop will open on Thanksgiving and the numbers explain why

Tuesday 1 August 15:49:53 UTC 2017

For the first time in several years, GameStop will be open on Thanksgiving. The company kept stores closed for the holiday starting in 2014, and that policy has been in place ever since. The change — which was first reported by Kotaku — is motivated, according to GameStop, by "many of our store associates and guests [who] asked for this." SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Showcase your adventurous side with the DBPOWER sport camera

Tuesday 1 August 15:49:02 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You’ve always thought of yourself as sporty and adventurous – but pictures or it didn’t happen, right? You need the DBPOWER Action Camera.   This WiFi-enabled sport camera can capture up to 30 frames per second at four times the resolution of traditional HD … [Link]

Mashable » Adventure-seeking sea lion wanders around a South Australian town

Tuesday 1 August 15:41:14 UTC 2017

Travel is so important, and no one knows this better than this adorable sea creature.  A very curious sea lion wandered the streets of the Australian South East town of Port MacDonnell on Monday. The locals seemed to really enjoy their new tourist who appeared to be taking a nice summer stroll to see the sights.  A curious sea lion has … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Ruffalo gleefully taking pictures of his 'Thor' co-stars is adorable

Tuesday 1 August 15:40:41 UTC 2017

If you were sat on a chair between Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett you'd be pretty excited, right? Of course you would. It doesn't matter if you're you or you're Mark Ruffalo. SEE ALSO: I look at this photo of Mark Ruffalo skateboarding whenever I feel sad Speaking of Mark Ruffalo, here's a tweet from the man himself that'll give you … [Link]

Mashable » The Most Controversial TV Finales of All Time

Tuesday 1 August 15:30:46 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Tv Shows, The Sopranos, Mashable Reels, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Mashable » Billie Lourd opens up about death of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Tuesday 1 August 15:26:15 UTC 2017

In 2016, the world lost two of the most iconic actresses in Hollywood, but 25-year-old Billie Lourd lost a mother and a grandmother. In a recent interview with Town & Country, the daughter of Carrie Fisher and granddaughter of Debbie Reynolds opened up about her life the past eight months and how she plans to uphold the two actress' legacies. For … [Link]

Slashdot » White House Officials Tricked By Email Prankster

Tuesday 1 August 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Jake Tapper, reporting for CNN: A self-described "email prankster" in the UK fooled a number of White House officials into thinking he was other officials, including an episode where he convinced the White House official tasked with cyber security that he was Jared Kushner and received that official's private email address unsolicited. "Tom, we are arranging a bit of a … [Link]

Mashable » Subway wizard barely pays attention to the Rubik's Cube he solves with one hand

Tuesday 1 August 15:14:41 UTC 2017

It’s not everyday you see a Saiyan on the subway solving a Rubik's Cube while watching something on his phone, but today we've been #blessed. Twitter user Sheldon Serkin caught the rare sight of a man on the subway wearing a Dragon Ball Z Saiyan shirt solving a Rubik's Cube mostly one-handed, seemingly not even paying attention to the cube. He … [Link]

Mashable » Climate change is already wreaking havoc on Miami Beach, and Al Gore has the clip to prove it

Tuesday 1 August 15:10:18 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ going to get worse and worse as the tide comes up."","image":&~ change is already wreaking havoc on Miami Beach, and Al Gore has the clip to prove it","sources":[{&quo~ gore,an inconvenient truth","sec0":null,&~ gore,an inconvenient truth","videoSeriesName&q~ More about Movies, Science, Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » This clock is actually a human face

Tuesday 1 August 15:02:59 UTC 2017

A Tokyo-based artistic design studio called we+ has developed a clock that is actually a human face. It follows time with its eyes and mouth and is meant to represent the heavy burden that time has on human life. Read more…More about Art, Technology, Design, Mashable Video, and Japan [Link]

Mashable » Dad convinces Justin Timberlake to hold his baby Lion King-style at golf tournament

Tuesday 1 August 14:50:26 UTC 2017

Asking a celebrity to hold your baby might otherwise get you detained by security, but not at a celebrity golf tournament apparently. In this video uploaded to Reddit by user GuacamoleFanatic, a dad tries desperately to get every star that walks by at a celebrity golf tournament to hold his baby. He first asks NBA star Steph Curry, who walks by … [Link]

Mashable » This WiFi camera is part security guard, part babysitter

Tuesday 1 August 14:49:19 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you’ve got a home filled with priceless art, or you just want to make sure your puppy isn’t chewing your gym shoes to pieces while you’re at work, home security is a sound investment. And these days, you don't even need a human … [Link]

Mashable » Portable device that prints moving photos looks straight out of 'Harry Potter' world

Tuesday 1 August 14:46:52 UTC 2017

‘LifePrint’ is a travel-sized printer that allows you to print augmented reality photos that can be played back as video through your phone's screen. Read more…More about Harry Potter, Augmented Reality, Real Time, Printer, and Printers [Link]

Slashdot » NVIDIA Announces Quadro And TITAN xP External GPU Solutions, OptiX 5.0 SDK

Tuesday 1 August 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Brandon Hill, writing for HotHardware: AMD isn't the only hardware company making waves this week at SIGGRAPH 2017. NVIDIA is looking to bolster its position in the professional graphics arena with a few new breakthroughs. The first of which is the addition of two new external graphics solutions that are targeted at professional artists and designers who primarily work with … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix's 'Mindhunter' trailer gets in the heads of serial killers

Tuesday 1 August 14:33:50 UTC 2017

How do you predict a serial killer's actions? In Netflix's upcoming series Mindhunter, two FBI agents (Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany) set out to do just that in "near-perfect laboratory conditions." The trailer jumps from clip to clip with a hair-raising violin quietly glissing in the background, asking the question: Are serial killers born or made? SEE ALSO: Disney star … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen gets really real about 'period skin'

Tuesday 1 August 14:33:15 UTC 2017

Chrissy Teigen may have best selling book, great boobs, a family she loves, and might literally be eating pasta on a lake in Italy—but that doesn't mean she's not human. In case you didn't believe that the model is like the rest of us plebeians, on Monday night Teigen shared a very relatable video of how her skin decides to rebel … [Link]

New Scientist – News » A US firm is microchipping staff – here’s what they should fear

Tuesday 1 August 14:21:05 UTC 2017

Sure, an electronic implant will do away with troublesome security cards and forgotten computer passwords, but beware the hidden downsides, says Jamais Cascio [Link]

Mashable » Jaw-dropping pictures show what hailstones can do to your aircraft

Tuesday 1 August 14:08:07 UTC 2017

If there's a modern definition of hero, airplane pilots should definitely be included.  SEE ALSO: Footage shows plane's impressive emergency landing on a highway Take Alexander Akopov, the Ukrainian captain whose Cyprus-bound aircraft carrying 127 people was battered by a epic hailstorm just 10 minutes after take-off from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.  Golfball-sized hailstones damaged the A320's nose, shattering the windscreen and … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Drake's dad be effortlessly cool in his 'Kinda Crazy' music video

Tuesday 1 August 14:01:31 UTC 2017

Dressed in all white, sitting on a throne to the left of a giant candelabra, and surrounded by fog lies a mystical figure of R&B folklore — Drake's dad.  Dennis Graham has officially released his music video for "Kinda Crazy," a sultry track that came out at the end of last year. The video is directed by Nikeisha Andersson and features … [Link]

Mashable » Mophie finally made a battery that can charge a laptop

Tuesday 1 August 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Charging on the go just got a lot easier.  Mophie just introduced a new battery that's powerful enough to charge a MacBook, marking the first time the company's made a battery that can provide on-the-go power for a laptop. SEE ALSO: Researchers create a 'battery-free' mobile phone The Powerstation USB-C XXL delivers enough juice to give you a full extra charge … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Suspends Sales of Blu Android Phones Due To Privacy Concerns

Tuesday 1 August 14:00:00 UTC 2017

CNET reports: Amazon just put budget phone maker Blu in the penalty box. The online retailing giant told CNET that it was suspending sales of phones from Blu, known for making ultra-cheap Android handsets, due to a "potential security issue." The move comes after security firm Kryptowire demonstrated last week how software in Blu's phones collected data and sent it … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hacking a US electronic voting booth takes less than 90 minutes

Tuesday 1 August 13:33:00 UTC 2017

At security conference DEF CON hackers proved it is possible to manipulate votes on the same voting machines used in US elections in the time it takes to watch a movie [Link]

Mashable » 'Miles Morales: Spider-Man' is the story you didn't see in the movies

Tuesday 1 August 13:16:56 UTC 2017

This year saw the 3rd reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise in this millennium. More importantly, it's also the year that everyone's favorite non-Peter Parker Spider-Man is finally hitting the mainstream.  Miles Morales (who is also the Spider-Man of Marvel's Ultimate Universe) is a half-black, half-Puerto Rican teen who's taken up the Spidey mantle after the death of Peter Parker. He's … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Echo update lets you voice control Fire TV without the remote

Tuesday 1 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

If you use Amazon's Echo speaker and the Fire TV, today, it's all finally coming together.  Beginning Tuesday, U.S. users will be able to connect their Echo devices to their Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Edition smart TVs. SEE ALSO: Do Roku and Apple TV really speak film geek? We put voice search to the test for answers … [Link]

Mashable » Cute little Kuri robot can now capture and share those unexpected moments you missed

Tuesday 1 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ always feel like something is watching me.","image":"h~ robot can now capture and share the moments you missed","sources":[{~ More about Robot, Robotics, Kuri, Tech, and Innovations [Link]

Slashdot » Privacy Watchdog Asks FTC To Look Into Google's Offline Shopping Tracker

Tuesday 1 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A privacy advocacy group has filed a formal legal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, asking the agency to begin an investigation "into Google's in-store tracking algorithm to determine whether it adequately protects the privacy of millions of American consumers." In the Monday filing, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) said … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert mourns The Mooch's firing with a very respectful musical tribute

Tuesday 1 August 12:37:10 UTC 2017

The Mooch is gone before he could even be depicted on Saturday Night Live, but don't worry, Stephen Colbert has got all the Anthony Scaramucci jokes needed. On Monday night, just hours after Scaramucci called it quits as the White House Communications Director (after only 10 days on the job), Colbert's monologue included a million zingers directed to the hilarious … [Link]

Mashable » Melisandre reading 'Game of Thrones' fan theories is a joy to behold

Tuesday 1 August 12:00:21 UTC 2017

Carice van Houten doesn't exactly give much away in the clip above, but watching her read Game of Thrones fan theories about Melisandre — some more ridiculous than others — is still a lot of fun. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fan's theory about Daenerys and Melisandre is on point The only slight hint she drops follows a theory about … [Link]

Mashable » This speech from 'Game of Thrones' Season 1 basically predicts the outcome of Season 7

Tuesday 1 August 11:39:03 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7. If there's one thing that's stressed time and time again in the Game of Thrones world, it's that history isn't linear. It's circular. The consequences of different character's actions catch up with them, old lines of dialogue echo through time, and basically anytime anyone does anything — bad or good — you … [Link]

Mashable » What does Bran Stark know about Sansa that we don't?

Tuesday 1 August 11:30:00 UTC 2017

Yay! Another surprise Stark family reunion! That ended in one of them callously reminding the other about her violent rape and domestic abuse in their childhood home? Okay, well, that's not exactly how we imagined things would go. Actually, I think Bran and Sansa's frigid reunion would be enough to make even a White Walker shiver. SEE ALSO: Bran from 'Game … [Link]

Mashable » This may be the greatest interaction with a delivery man of all time

Tuesday 1 August 10:21:51 UTC 2017

Sadly we have no way of proving whether the interaction detailed below ever actually took place. We really, really hope it did, though.  On Friday, a man called Barnesy tweeted about a conversation he'd apparently had with his delivery man. SEE ALSO: Delivery guy clearly DGAF about your packages Whether it's a word-for-word documentation or just a simple joke, it's still … [Link]

Mashable » Uh-oh, looks like the iPhone 8 won't have a fingerprint sensor under the screen

Tuesday 1 August 10:14:21 UTC 2017

The gift of HomePod firmware just keeps on giving.  Yesterday, developer Steve Troughton-Smith poked a bit through the firmware for Apple's yet-to-be-released smart speaker HomePod and found that the upcoming iPhone 8 will indeed be all screen on front and have 3D face scanning capabilities.  Today, he poked through the code some more, and the news is not very good.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » You definitely can't buy this Harry Potter-inspired lingerie on Diagon Alley

Tuesday 1 August 10:06:38 UTC 2017

Are you a muggle in the streets, but a Gryffindor in the sheets?  Well, Harry Potter lingerie now exists in the world, just in case you feel like bringing your Pottermania into the bedroom. And, you defo can't buy these garments in Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.  SEE ALSO: Lace shorts for men are the new RompHim and honestly we're … [Link]

Slashdot » Is the iPhone 'Years' Ahead of Android In Photography?

Tuesday 1 August 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Former Google senior vice president of Social, Vic Gundotra, said that Android phones are years behind the iPhone when it comes to photography. In a Facebook post, Gundotra said: "The end of the DSLR for most people has already arrived. I left my professional camera at home and took these shots at dinner with my iPhone 7 using computational photography … [Link]

Mashable » How 12 guys used peanut butter to escape from jail…y

Tuesday 1 August 9:49:57 UTC 2017

El Chapo famously escaped from a maximum-security prison through a deep, high-tech, 1-mile tunnel. These guys, instead, just used peanut butter. SEE ALSO: A man escaped maximum-security prison in South Carolina thanks to a drone The highly imaginative albeit startling escape took place in Walker County, Alabama, where a dozen inmates disfigured the number on one of the cell door with … [Link]

Mashable » The most indestructible 'Game of Thrones' character isn't who you think it is

Tuesday 1 August 9:30:34 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones. There are plenty of survivors in the Game of Thrones world.  Daenerys. Tyrion. Sansa. Jon Snow. They're all pretty indestructible, but they're not the most indestructible character. Not by a long way. SEE ALSO: HBO gets hacked, upcoming 'Game of Thrones' episode info leaked Just check out this badass — he's fought as a … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl and her giant pet poodle are the best of friends

Tuesday 1 August 9:07:31 UTC 2017

We can't picture a better friendship than this. Mame, a one-year-old Japanese girl and her giant poodle Riku are definitely winning this year's BFF prize. SEE ALSO: Behold South Korea's adorable new First Dog From eating, sleeping to dressing up, this duo look pretty inseparable. A post shared by たまねぎ (@tamanegi.qoo.riku) on Jul 25, 2017 at 5:02am PDT A post shared … [Link]

Mashable » These clever dudes built an epic basketball and 'Connect Four' hybrid game

Tuesday 1 August 8:55:17 UTC 2017

The fun of shooting hoops and the intellectual stimulation of board games? Sign us up. Check out this very fun looking hybrid game between Connect Four and basketball, built by Australian YouTubers How Ridiculous. While the strategic nous as per the board game is rather important, you'll need to have a good shooting hand too, because if you miss — … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a Kung Fu master stand up from a full split like it's nothing

Tuesday 1 August 8:49:29 UTC 2017

For most of us, our impression of Kung Fu comes from Hollywood martial arts movies. (Or worse, Kung Fu Panda.) So it can be easy to forget that real martial artists go through years of grueling training to achieve the superhuman feats they're capable of. SEE ALSO: 7-year-old Bruce Lee fan is way fitter than you Over the weekend, the hallowed … [Link]

Mashable » This is, probably, the Galaxy Note 8

Tuesday 1 August 8:45:24 UTC 2017

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 8 has just been bared in the mother of all leaks: A set of press images showing the device in several colors, from all sides.  The images come from reliable leaker Evan Blass, who shared them on Twitter on Tuesday.  SEE ALSO: Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 will have one big feature the iPhone 8 won't One image … [Link]

Mashable » Reminisce about floppy disks and CRT monitors with these retro tech Lego models

Tuesday 1 August 8:42:25 UTC 2017

Many of us have fond memories of some of the very first computers we used. Now you can relive some of that nostalgia with these cute retro tech Lego builds, harking back to the days of floppy disks, CRT monitors, and old video games. SEE ALSO: This LEGO-style 3D tape is your childhood dream come true They've been created by designer … [Link]

Mashable » Tokyo subway at rush hour is just endless humans, and it's terrifying

Tuesday 1 August 7:57:22 UTC 2017

We definitely wouldn't want to be caught in this rush hour traffic. A Japanese user posted a video on Twitter showing thousands and thousands of commuters making their way in and out of Tokyo's Shinagawa station.  SEE ALSO: Commuters are sharing this powerful sign after London mosque attack According to news outlet Sora News, twitter user @sigeyosiinoue spent half an hour … [Link]

Slashdot » HP Patents 'Reminder Messages'

Tuesday 1 August 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Daniel Nazer reports via the Electronic Frontier Foundation: On July 25, 2017, the Patent Office issued a patent to HP on reminder messages. Someone needs to remind the Patent Office to look at the real world before issuing patents. United States Patent No. 9,715,680 (the '680 patent) is titled "Reminder messages." While the patent application does suggest some minor tweaks … [Link]

Mashable » Kid draws a hilarious family portrait, featuring his mother on her period

Tuesday 1 August 3:40:36 UTC 2017

Periods are normal, but kids pointing them out in their sketches is something else. Australian woman Penny Rohleder shared a photo of her son's drawing on the Facebook page of blogger Constance Hall on Jul. 25, which well, says it all. SEE ALSO: James Corden tests out gymnastics class for his son and is instantly showed up by children "I don't … [Link]

Mashable » Fearless coworker picks up snake hiding in office desk

Tuesday 1 August 3:37:07 UTC 2017

Sometimes at work, you might encounter a snake. No, not a deceitful coworker. An actual reptile, like the one found in a cameraman's edit suite at the offices of TV station 9 News Darwin in Australia. SEE ALSO: Dude attempts to smuggle 3 king cobra snakes into U.S. via potato chip cans A video of its removal was tweeted by the … [Link]

Slashdot » The US Is Becoming a Hot Spot For Outsourcing

Tuesday 1 August 3:30:00 UTC 2017

New submitter cdreimer shares a report from The New York Times (Warning: may be paywalled; alternate source) about how companies are now outsourcing in the United States, hiring from Michigan instead of Mumbai. From the report: For years, American companies have been saving money by "offshoring" jobs — hiring people in India and other distant cubicle farms. Today, some of … [Link]

Mashable » Warring factions are splitting Bitcoin in 2. Here's what you need to know.

Tuesday 1 August 3:16:15 UTC 2017

The wild world of Bitcoin is about to get a whole lot wilder.  On August 1, 2017, the preeminent cryptocurrency is set to break in two. Two warring factions, fundamentally divided on Bitcoin's future, are coming to a head — and the impending split could either save Bitcoin or doom it. SEE ALSO: Why Bitcoin is surging again, in plain English … [Link]

Mashable » The Mooch was fooled by a fake Reince Priebus, and boy these emails are embarrassing

Tuesday 1 August 3:11:45 UTC 2017

Sit down, folks. The Anthony Scaramucci drama just got even crazier — thanks to a self-proclaimed "email prankster." According to CNN, the prankster posed as former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus from a mail.com account, and reached out to Scaramucci, who resigned Monday from his job as White House communications director.  SEE ALSO: Anthony Scaramucci resigned and everyone is … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Signs of Alzheimer’s found in chimpanzees for the first time

Tuesday 1 August 3:00:00 UTC 2017

Our closest evolutionary relatives develop Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles too but don’t necessarily get dementia – a finding that may need to new treatments [Link]

Slashdot » Iranians Use 'Cute Photographer' Profile To Hack Targets In Middle East

Tuesday 1 August 2:05:00 UTC 2017

chicksdaddy shares a report from The Security Ledger: Hackers working on behalf of the government of Iran are using alluring social media profiles featuring a young, English photographer to entice and then compromise the systems of high value targets in the oil and gas industry, according to a report by Dell Secureworks. In a report released on Thursday, Secureworks' Counter … [Link]

Mashable » Let's all take a deep breath and stop freaking out about Facebook's bots 'inventing' a new language

Tuesday 1 August 1:56:22 UTC 2017

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made headlines last week when he tweeted about his frustrations that Mark Zuckerberg, ever the optimist, doesn't fully understand the potential danger posed by artificial intelligence.  So when media outlets began breathlessly re-reporting a weeks-old story that Facebook's AI-trained chatbots "invented" their own language, it's not surprising the story caught more attention than it did the first … [Link]

Slashdot » With 200 Million Daily Users, Giphy Will Soon Test Sponsored GIFs

Tuesday 1 August 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Giphy, the four-year-old search engine for GIFs with 200 million daily active users, will soon start testing sponsored GIFs within messaging experiences. "This means that users who search for GIFs may be served a sponsored GIF within the messaging tab," reports TechCrunch. From the report: There are some obvious use-cases here: A search for "Monday" or "morning" might turn up … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Windows Phone Keyboard For the iPhone Is Dead

Tuesday 1 August 0:05:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft's Word Flow keyboard for the iPhone had one unique feature when it launched more than a year ago: a one-handed mode that could be used with either your left or right thumb. Now, according to a support note spotted by Windows Central, it appears Microsoft is consolidating and removing the keyboard from the App Store, encouraging users to download … [Link]

Mashable » Cast members demonstrate parkour moves used in 'Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes' tour

Tuesday 1 August 0:00:00 UTC 2017

Clint Gage got the inside scoop on the "Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes" touring stunt show, even learning to become a superhero himself, training with the stunt guys, a parkour expert, and even some high-wire stunts from Wasp herself!  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Superhero, Stunts, Cinefix, and Parkour [Link]

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