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 » Gut-wrenching video game explores the harsh reality of modern day poverty

Wednesday 2 August 23:56:35 UTC 2017

The recently released independent video game Little Red Lie wants players to get real about their money problems.  And while the vision is bleak, it's an important one that couldn't have more relevance to those wading through the ever-increasing financial inequality that's eating away at our middle classes. The game interweaves the narratives of two characters that never meet, but experience … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon, AT&T Customers Are Getting Slower Speeds Because of Unlimited Data Plans

Wednesday 2 August 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Recode: Unlimited data plans are slowing down mobile speeds for Verizon and AT&T customers, according to data released today by mobile network measurement company OpenSignal. Verizon and AT&T reinstated their unlimited plans in February to compete with T-Mobile and Sprint, which have long offered unlimited data plans, and have since seen a deluge … [Link]

Mashable » Dude on vacation annoys girlfriend with same hilarious question over and over again

Wednesday 2 August 23:11:00 UTC 2017

Some people just don't know when enough is enough.  A sports vlogger, known as gunnerblog on YouTube, uploaded a video from his tropical vacation with his fiancé, Camille. Everywhere they go, James questions the large quantity of various things and it is inexplicably very funny.  Though if we were in Camille's shoes, it would probably annoy us too.  Read more… … [Link]

Slashdot » Cable Giants Step Up Piracy Battle By Interrogating Montreal Software Developer

Wednesday 2 August 22:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter wierzpio writes: In more news about TVAddons, Canadian cable companies used a civil search warrant to visit the owner and developer of TVAddons, a library of hundreds of apps known as add-ons that allow people easy access to pirated movies, TV shows, and live TV. According to Adam Lackman, founder of TVAddons and defendant in the copyright lawsuit … [Link]

Mashable » Why Amazon's home makeover show should make Google and Facebook nervous

Wednesday 2 August 22:36:16 UTC 2017

Amazon is churning out more content designed to sell you things. The online shopping giant's latest move is a home makeover show featuring YouTube stars like baking enthusiast Rosanna Pansino and beauty blogger Teni Panosian, Business Insider reported. You might not know Pansino and Panosian, and that's just fine. They have more than 10 million subscribers between their two YouTube channels—and … [Link]

Mashable » Your cute, glittery iPhone case could burn your face

Wednesday 2 August 22:28:12 UTC 2017

Your cute, sparkly iPhone case could be putting you in danger. The company behind some of the most popular glitter-filled iPhone cases is recalling hundreds of thousands of its products after nearly two dozen of reports of chemical burns.  SEE ALSO: The iPhone 8's biggest new feature could be standard for all iPhones by 2018 It turns out that if the … [Link]

Mashable » Jump back into school with the ultimate tech accessories

Wednesday 2 August 22:00:48 UTC 2017

We’re already halfway through the summer, and as tough as it is to think about going back to school again, it's much easier when you start exploring all the tech accessories that come with the season.  Tech can help you in the classroom and outside of it, to study and to unwind. Whatever your needs are this semester and beyond, there … [Link]

Slashdot » Hyperloop One's Full-Scale Pod Reaches 192 MPH In New Nevada Track Test

Wednesday 2 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

On July 29, 2017, Hyperloop One competed a test at its full-scale Nevada test track that travelled a high speed, running nearly the entirety of the 500 meter (1640 foot) test route. "XP-1, the company's first Hyperloop pod, reached speeds of up to 192 mph during the test, which is getting closer to the planned functional speeds of future Hyperloop … [Link]

Mashable » These are (probably) the final Galaxy Note 8 specs

Wednesday 2 August 21:42:32 UTC 2017

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 has been a long time coming, but it launches later this month — and now we might know exactly what'll be under the hood when it does.  Trusted leaker Evan Blass of VentureBeat just revealed an exhaustive list of the upcoming flagship's specs, citing a "person briefed on the device’s final configuration" as the source.  The details … [Link]

Popular Science » NASA is hiring a Planetary Protection Officer, but it’s not Earth that needs saving

Wednesday 2 August 21:33:52 UTC 2017

Space Terrestrial life is a huge risk for other planets The position NASA is hiring for is probably nothing like the image conjured by the trending headlines. It’s actually way more important. [Link]

Mashable » Before Kim Kardashian, there was Angelyne. Now her identity has been revealed.

Wednesday 2 August 21:28:58 UTC 2017

If you've lived in Los Angeles for any period of time, you've seen her. Maybe you spotted her tooling around Hollywood and environs in her custom pink Corvette, blonde beehive blowing in the breeze. Angelinos of a certain age will remember her bodacious, pinup-style billboards that seemed to serve no purpose beyond self-promotion. She ran for California governor in the 2003 … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Stoplight Releases Scenarios v3.4 API Testing and Debugging Tool

Wednesday 2 August 21:22:44 UTC 2017

Stoplight, a Techstars-graduated startup that provides a modular API toolkit, has announced the release of Scenarios v3.4 which includes a number of bug fixes and new features including (but not limited to) tagging and filtering, discussions, and shared environments. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Is Updating the Windows Console Colors For the First Time In 20 Years

Wednesday 2 August 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Microsoft is giving its Windows Console (Command Prompt) a color overhaul. Windows 10 testers will be able to try out the new color scheme in a new build (16257) that will available later today. Windows Console's legacy blue is getting a subtle change to make it more legible on modern high-contrast … [Link]

Mashable » Massive rattlesnake blocked unsuspecting hikers out on a stroll

Wednesday 2 August 21:15:05 UTC 2017

A couple hiking in Brown county, Indiana, were briefly blocked on a trail by a massive rattlesnake. Abigail Kerns and her boyfriend Clayton Fleener were enjoying the day outdoors near near Lake Ogle on Saturday when the incident occurred, but fortunately, they were prepared. SEE ALSO: Fearless coworker picks up snake hiding in office desk There were other reports of … [Link]

Mashable » The White House doesn't give a damn about that poem on the Statue of Liberty

Wednesday 2 August 21:03:59 UTC 2017

Just when you think the Trump Era could not get even more bizarre, someone from the administration comes along and takes a baseball bat to our conceptions of normality like Beyoncé to a TV camera.  SEE ALSO: Trump's White House feuds are even better reimagined as a pro-wrestling special On Wednesday, Trump advisor Stephen Miller took questions during the press briefing … [Link]

Mashable » A few ways Trump has been 'acting sharper' in meetings

Wednesday 2 August 20:49:14 UTC 2017

Ever since Trump fired Anthony Scaramucci and installed John Kelly as the new chief of staff, he has, apparently, been "acting sharper in meetings and even rattling off stats." Trump is "acting sharper in meetings and even rattling off stats" now that Kelly is chief of staff https://t.co/1W4qnIVz3a — Blake Hounshell (@blakehounshell) August 2, 2017 How exactly has Trump been acting … [Link]

Mashable » 6 easy steps to becoming a social media maven

Wednesday 2 August 20:44:47 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. There was a time when a social media marketing department was considered a “nice to have” by big corporations. But in today’s world — where reputations are made on Instagram, trends are born on Facebook, and politics play out on Twitter—a social media presence … [Link]

Mashable » How to Vlog Like a Pro Using Your Phone

Wednesday 2 August 20:40:49 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Vlogging, Mashable Reels, Tech, Iphone, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Drivers Gang Up To Cause Surge Pricing, Research Says

Wednesday 2 August 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Researchers at the University of Warwick found Uber drivers team up in gangs to force higher prices before they pick up passengers. How do they perform such a feat? They trick the app into thinking their is a shortage of cars in order to raise surge prices. The Telegraph reports: According to the study. drivers manipulate Uber's algorithm by logging … [Link]

Mashable » Let's see how Trump's properties stack up next to that dump of a White House

Wednesday 2 August 20:37:31 UTC 2017

If President Trump were to ever appear on HGTV's House Hunters, he'd be the guy obsessed with getting the double sink in his personal bathroom and a huge backyard for his grill which, guaranteed, he does not know how to use. So it's only natural that the President would call the White House (retail value: approximately $1 gazillion space dollars) a … [Link]

Mashable » No, NASA isn't hiring someone to protect us from evil aliens. It's doing something better.

Wednesday 2 August 20:11:16 UTC 2017

Why must everything always be about aliens on the internet?  The most recent example comes at the hands of a bunch of well-meaning journalists really blowing something out of proportion. Basically, NASA posted a job listing looking for a full-time "planetary protection officer" to join the agency—and breathless alien hilarity ensued.   SEE ALSO: Congressman completely wastes NASA's time by asking … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2443: Gramma's Home!

Wednesday 2 August 20:02:30 UTC 2017

Something old/something new! [Link]

Mashable » Why Apple plays China’s censorship game

Wednesday 2 August 19:58:17 UTC 2017

Apple’s earnings call on Tuesday yielded good news overall in terms of sales, but one inescapable issue came up again that will likely shape the company's future on the international stage: The Great Firewall of China.  Based on the events of the last few days, we now know that even the biggest tech company on the planet can't put a significant … [Link]

Mashable » A clock that can connect to all your favorite services and devices

Wednesday 2 August 19:45:12 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Clocks are great, but sometimes they can be very, very dumb. Homes are getting smart, phones are already smart, and speakers are genius-level smart, but clocks are still super dumb. But just because they’ve merely been telling time since, well, the dawn of time, … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry world, but this enormous cat named Mr. Handsome is off the market

Wednesday 2 August 19:36:17 UTC 2017

When the shelter housing an internet-famous, 31-pound stray cat held a lottery to find his new owner, one entrant won big time. The adorable Mr. Handsome of the Chatham Country Animal Shelter in Pittsboro, North Carolina, finally headed to a forever home last week. This happy ending follows a viral Facebook post and a subsequent raffle. Mr. Handsome went home with … [Link]

Popular Science » North Korea's new ICBMs can reach most of the United States

Wednesday 2 August 19:34:09 UTC 2017

Military This is a threat Russian ICBMs still pose today, as they have for decades. North Korea's new ICBM has the range to be a threat to the United States. So, too, do the ICBMs of Russia and China, which have been around for decades. [Link]

Mashable » Google's Earth's breathtaking redesign is finally on iOS

Wednesday 2 August 19:32:03 UTC 2017

Google Earth's long overdue redesign is finally ready for your iPhone. The updated app just hit the App Store, more than three months after Google launched the update for desktop and Android. SEE ALSO: The next great social network: Google Earth? As we detailed when the update first launched back in April, the new Google Earth has been rebuilt entirely from … [Link]

Popular Science » U.S. researchers have used gene editing to combat heart disease in human embryos

Wednesday 2 August 19:31:07 UTC 2017

Health The effort was strictly for practice, but represent a major first step in its potential future clinical use. Researchers used the new gene editing technique colloquially known as CRISPR to correct a defective gene that causes a specific type of heart disease. [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Jobs Day is bleak as hell

Wednesday 2 August 19:26:37 UTC 2017

The video below is from a livestream at one Amazon's fulfillment centers in Baltimore. It's "Amazon Jobs Day," where the company is looking to fill 50,000 positions. Amazon is boasting that some people will receive job offers on the spot. This is corporate propaganda. It's also effective because it's a little compelling.  "I need a job, plain and simple. I need … [Link]

Mashable » The ACLU comes to John Oliver's defense in a lawsuit…and it's super funny

Wednesday 2 August 19:16:12 UTC 2017

In June, John Oliver decided he had had enough of Donald Trump's pro-coal agenda and coal companies themselves, so he did what he does best—he ranted.  The Last Week Tonight host went on a rampage against Bob Murray the CEO of Murray Energy, a coal king who has stripped health benefits from miners and allegedly "attempting to silence miners who filed … [Link]

Mashable » 'Close Enough' is the adult version of 'Regular Show' you never knew you needed

Wednesday 2 August 19:05:11 UTC 2017

Regular Show, created by J. G. Quintel, is known for being extremely popular with the kids (or at least the cool weird kids). But it doesn't quite reach the level of appeal that has older audiences flocking to other animated series like Adventure Time, Gravity Falls, and Bob's Burgers.  But a sneak peek of Quintel's upcoming TBS series, Close Enough, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Quovo Launches Self-Service API Checkout

Wednesday 2 August 18:47:42 UTC 2017

Quovo, fintech data aggregation and analytics company, has launched a new self-service API checkout service for its Quovo API. The new service allows users to easily access and manage API tokens directly through the Quovo site. Three-tiered pricing allows developers to test the API in the free Sandbox, and scale Quovo API use as needed through the Catalyst and Partner … [Link]

Mashable » New study shows that researchers probably won't create 'designer babies' anytime soon

Wednesday 2 August 18:46:41 UTC 2017

Creating “designer babies” with a revolutionary new genome-editing technique would be extremely difficult, according to the first U.S. experiment that tried to replace a disease-causing gene in a viable human embryo. Partial results of the study had leaked out last week, ahead of its publication in Nature on Wednesday, stirring critics’ fears that genes for desired traits — from HIV resistance to … [Link]

Mashable » How Tastemade has eaten the internet with Facebook and Snapchat

Wednesday 2 August 18:44:28 UTC 2017

Food on the internet. It's a big deal, debatably even bigger than cats (and puppies). All over the internet (especially Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat) are plates and plates of food, and some people are making a business out of it.  SEE ALSO: How Google's Jigsaw is fighting the darkest parts of the internet Tastemade is just five years old, and it … [Link]

Slashdot » Font Maker Sues Universal Music Over 'Pirated' The Vamps Logo

Wednesday 2 August 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Universal Music Group is being sued by HypeForType, which accuses the record label of using "pirated" copies of its fonts for the logo of The Vamps. The font is widely used for artwork, promotion material and merchandising of the popular British band, and the font creator is looking for a minimum of $1.25 million in damages. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The renewables reality: clean energy hasn’t risen for 25 years

Wednesday 2 August 18:39:11 UTC 2017

Big countries are already cutting back on support for solar and wind. They should be doing the opposite, or else the renewable revolution will falter [Link]

New Scientist – News » First results from US CRISPR gene editing on human embryos

Wednesday 2 August 18:39:10 UTC 2017

The revolutionary CRISPR genome editing technique could be used safely to prevent some genetic diseases, according to the first embryo study conducted in the US [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 4 photos bring another visitor to Dragonstone

Wednesday 2 August 18:22:04 UTC 2017

The first photos for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 4 have dropped, and with them come some subtle hints about what we can expect in Sunday's episode, titled "The Spoils of War." First up, judging by those signature rock formations, it looks like Theon has made it back to Dragonstone in one piece (no pun intended). We're guessing Daenerys won't … [Link]

Mashable » Trump told a big, fat lie: Boy Scouts leaders never said he gave the 'greatest speech'

Wednesday 2 August 18:16:21 UTC 2017

Not only did President Donald Trump earn zero achievement badges for his much-criticized Boy Scouts speech, but now he's also lying about the praise he's gotten from Scout leaders.  After his politically-charged rant at the Boy Scouts of America National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia last week was lambasted, the president said "the head of the Boy Scouts" told him it … [Link]

Mashable » Inspiring breastfeeding photoshoot uses turns the tables on rude comments

Wednesday 2 August 18:14:50 UTC 2017

Controversy surrounding breastfeeding is nothing new, but one awesome photographer continues to try and end the stigma.  Tennessee photographer, Nicki Kaylor, came up with a creative way to help normalize breastfeeding. In a series entitled Latched with Love, Kaylor asked nine moms to write down rude comments they have received while nursing. Kaylor then photographed the women feeding their children and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How to strip 99 per cent of harmful BPA from water in 30 minutes

Wednesday 2 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

BPA has been linked to a range of health problems, but after decades of research, there’s now a cheap way to remove almost all of it from contaminated water [Link]

Slashdot » In Breakthrough, Scientists Edit a Dangerous Mutation From Genes in Human Embryos

Wednesday 2 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Scientists for the first time have successfully edited genes in human embryos to repair a common and serious disease-causing mutation, producing apparently healthy embryos, according to a study published on Wednesday. From a report: Now, an international team of scientists reports they have, for the first time, figured out a way to successfully edit the DNA in human embryos — … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' pacing is completely messing with our heads

Wednesday 2 August 17:58:55 UTC 2017

For about five minutes in 2011, I would have described Game of Thrones as boring. At the end of those five minutes, a white walker decapitated a man and turned a child into an ice zombie, and the rest is history. Since that first season, there was never a question of Game of Thrones being must-see TV, saturated with grand battles, … [Link]

Mashable » The internet’s view of Canada, summed up in one majestic t-shirt

Wednesday 2 August 17:53:23 UTC 2017

Nothing represents Canada's sexy sovereignty better than bears, geese, moose-riding, and Justin Trudeau's rippling abs… at least according to one shop in Iceland that is capitalizing on the internet’s obsession with Canada’s Prime Minister. Canadian Radio Host Bill Carroll shared the image of the T-shirt after his friend spotted it for sale in Reykjavik, Iceland (of all places). Friend in Iceland … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon's New Refunds Policy Will 'Crush' Small Businesses, Outraged Sellers Say

Wednesday 2 August 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Amazon sellers are up in arms over a new returns policy that will make it easier for consumers to send back items at the merchant's expense. From a report: Marketplace sellers who ship products from their home, garage or warehouse — rather than using Amazon's facilities — were told this week by email that starting Oct. 2, items they sell … [Link]

Mashable » Dead fish mysteriously appears in woman's car and she lives to tell the tale

Wednesday 2 August 17:09:49 UTC 2017

Lifehack: If you never leave you'll house, you'll never have to find a dead fish in the passenger cushion of your car. Some of us still take task the risk regardless of the consequences.  Take very brave Facebook user Zola Cheyenne Hayes, who recently came back to her car from an otherwise pleasant trip to Taco Bell. She lost her debit … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft just dropped three cool new Xbox One controllers

Wednesday 2 August 17:07:14 UTC 2017

Microsoft released three new Xbox One controllers today, including one that looks like a throwback to the Xbox 360. The new controllers popped up on the Microsoft online store today with three new designs: Volcano Shadow Special Edition, Patrol Tech Special Edition, and Gray and Green. The special edition controllers both cost $70 and the Gray and Green controller costs $65. … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump was almost president in 'Sharknado 3' omg

Wednesday 2 August 17:04:32 UTC 2017

Sharknado may not be anyone's go-to source for prescient political commentary, but as it turns out, they almost got one creepy detail exactly right.  Producers of Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! reportedly put out an offer to Donald Trump to play the president of the United States – all the way back in January 2015, months before Trump had even announced … [Link]

Mashable » Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop is a hazard to your mental health

Wednesday 2 August 17:01:34 UTC 2017

Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle enterprise Goop has become known as much for its celebrity heritage as for its dubious "wellness" tips. The publication has come under fire for imparting "wisdom" like putting a rock—ahem, gem—in one's vagina for sexual empowerment, and losing weight quickly by not eating. Selling snake oil on the internet was one of its first uses, (probably third after … [Link]

Mashable » Tech people: if you want other people to pump your gas so badly, move to New Jersey

Wednesday 2 August 16:54:15 UTC 2017

Life is better in New Jersey, where pumping your own gas is illegal and you relax in your car while you visit the gas station.  Booster, a startup that just raised $20 million to pump your gas for you, at first sounds like it's trying to bring the Garden State/Oregon life of gas station leisure to the rest of the country—but … [Link]

Mashable » An exclusive first look at the eventual 'reemergence' of Anthony Scaramucci

Wednesday 2 August 16:49:26 UTC 2017

According to recently hired/recently fired White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, America hasn't seen the last of him. In an interview with Huffington Post, the Mooch stated his plans for the future. SEE ALSO: A look back on everything Anthony Scaramucci was able to accomplish as White House Communications Director "I am now going to go dark," Scaramucci said. "Then I … [Link]

Mashable » Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian reveals his favorite post — and it's a tearjerker

Wednesday 2 August 16:44:45 UTC 2017

After more than 12 years of Reddit, co-founder Alexis Ohanian can still name his favorite post. The post, he said on Tuesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live, was actually a comment on an r/AskReddit question: "Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker?" It focuses on a dude stranded on the side of the road who, after being ignored by legions of drivers, … [Link]

Mashable » 8 WTF Inventions You'll Want Despite Everything

Wednesday 2 August 16:40:32 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Kickstarter, Weird Products, Mashable Reels, Culture, and Web Culture [Link]

Slashdot » Millennials Unearth an Amazing Hack to Get Free TV: the Antenna

Wednesday 2 August 16:40:00 UTC 2017

From a report on WSJ: Dan Sisco has discovered a technology that allows him to access half a dozen major TV channels, completely free. "I was just kind of surprised that this is technology that exists (alternative source)," says Mr. Sisco, 28 years old. "It's been awesome. It doesn't log out and it doesn't skip." Let's hear a round of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Deforestation may soar now Colombian civil war is over

Wednesday 2 August 16:38:00 UTC 2017

Now that the 52-year Colombian conflict that killed tens of thousands of people is over, the country's forests are once more under threat [Link]

Mashable » Say hi to Sarahah, the anonymous messaging app ruining Snapchat for teens

Wednesday 2 August 16:36:17 UTC 2017

You might not have heard of it, but Sarahah's a new anonymous messaging app blowing up right now. And it all's because of Snapchat's most recent update.  Not only that, but Sarahah's meteoric rise in popularity has also created a trend on Snapchat—much to the annoyance of countless teens.  SEE ALSO: How Sarahah became one of the most popular iPhone apps … [Link]

Mashable » New leaked Google Pixel 2 renders show off a massive screen

Wednesday 2 August 16:33:10 UTC 2017

Google released its first-ever smartphone last year with the Pixel, and now, its successor, the Pixel 2, is starting to get the full-blown flagship leak treatment, just like its top two competitors the iPhone and Galaxy Note 8.  The latest leaked pics of the device come from pre-release case renders sent to us by MobileFun, a UK-based online retailer that's known … [Link]

Mashable » At this underwater winery, you'll have to dive for your drinks

Wednesday 2 August 16:31:52 UTC 2017

Edivo Vina is a winery on the Pelješac Peninsula in  Croatia that ages its wine in an underwater cellar. Patrons also have the option to scuba dive to retrieve a bottle before they drink. Recent sales statistics show millennials are choosing wine over beer. Read more…More about Travel, Travel Destinations, Croatia, Diving, and Traveling [Link]

Mashable » 'Persona' spins off with two rhythm games and a new 3DS game

Wednesday 2 August 16:12:21 UTC 2017

If this year's release of Persona 5 wasn't enough to satisfy your Persona cravings, Atlus announced three more Persona games on Wednesday, including two dance-based spin-offs and a Nintendo 3DS game. The two dancing games, Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night, each received trailers and are expected to release in spring 2018 for both PlayStation 4 … [Link]

Mashable » The Mooch bids America farewell with bizarrely poetic parting words

Wednesday 2 August 16:09:30 UTC 2017

Say what you want about Donald Trump's former almost White House Communications Director, but there's no denying the dude's got a way with words. During the mere 10 days in his White House career, we had a chance to read some of Anthony Scaramucci's "colorful language" from his wild interview with The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza. Now that he's left his … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is turning up the heat on media companies yet again

Wednesday 2 August 16:02:54 UTC 2017

Dear media companies and other publishers, Facebook is not here for your slow-loading web pages. Now, it will punish you for them.  Facebook announced Wednesday it will lower the ranking of a web page appearing in News Feed if Facebook's technology detects it will load slowly. SEE ALSO: Facebook's smart speaker sounds even creepier than we thought Facebook did not disclose … [Link]

Mashable » I'm Littlefinger from 'Game of Thrones' and I'm weird as shit

Wednesday 2 August 16:00:57 UTC 2017

Hi, I’m Petyr Baelish from HBO’s Game of Thrones and if you’re kind of confused about me, don’t worry about it. I’m weird as shit, and that’s my thing.   You probably do not like me. And you have every reason not to! One of the very first things I ever did on the show was betray Ned Stark. Also I … [Link]

Slashdot » IBM and Sony Cram Up To 330 Terabytes Into Tiny Tape Cartridge

Wednesday 2 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

IBM and Sony have developed a new magnetic tape system capable of storing 201 gigabits of data per square inch, for a max theoretical capacity of 330 terabytes in a single palm-sized cartridge. From a report: To achieve such a dramatic increase in areal density, Sony and IBM tackled different parts of the problem: Sony developed a new type of … [Link]

Mashable » You're closer to having a sustainable farm in your home than you might think

Wednesday 2 August 15:59:41 UTC 2017

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.  Read more…More about Video, Supported, Farming, Mashable Video, and Sustainability [Link]

Mashable » John Boyega on Carrie Fisher's 'Last Jedi' appearance: 'She lives forever'

Wednesday 2 August 15:56:12 UTC 2017

Carrie Fisher's posthumous appearance in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is going to be emotional for Star Wars fans around the world, but the film also marked some of her biggest scenes with costar John Boyega. In a new interview, Boyega said working with Fisher was "amazing" and that they spent a lot more time filming together for this … [Link]

Mashable » Lara Trump is here to deliver America's souls from the epidemic of fake news

Wednesday 2 August 15:48:26 UTC 2017

Real talk is like sweet, frigid-ass lemonade on a sweaty, hot day: refreshing. America, Lara Trump is here to give you the lemonade that will parch your news-starved throats. Who better to slice a hot knife through all the fake news out there than President Donald Trump's second most powerful child-in-law?  SEE ALSO: Anthony Scaramucci resigned and everyone is hahahahahahahahaha Lara … [Link]

Mashable » Chelsea Clinton offers White House appreciation after Trump reportedly calls it a 'dump'

Wednesday 2 August 15:44:05 UTC 2017

A note from Chelsea Clinton: Don't talk shit about the White House.  Per a lengthy profile from Sports Illustrated (posted to Golf.com), President Donald Trump — a noted lover of PTO — explained his frequent weekend jaunts from the People's House to members of his Bedminster golf club, reportedly referring to the White House as a "real dump." Predictably the report … [Link]

Popular Science » Songs to sing your way through the 2017 eclipse

Wednesday 2 August 15:40:00 UTC 2017

Entertainment Your body is ready for our celestial bodies playlist. From the painfully obvious to the unexpected, here are some tunes to help you enjoy a total eclipse. [Link]

Slashdot » VR Is the Fastest-Growing Skill for Online Freelancers

Wednesday 2 August 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Workers with skills in virtual reality were the hottest thing on the U.S. job market in the last quarter, even though the technology has yet to break into mainstream use. From a report, shared by a reader: Demand for online freelancers with VR expertise grew far faster than for people with any other skill last quarter. Billings on VR projects … [Link]

Mashable » After Spectacles, Snapchat's next big thing could be a foldable selfie drone

Wednesday 2 August 15:03:38 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ needs a selfie stick when you have this flying camera?","image":&qu~ flying camera that lets you take selfies without a stick","sources":[{&~ camera","sec0":null,~ camera","videoSeriesName&~ More about Drones, Snapchat, Acquisitions, Hover Camera, and Zero Zero Robotics [Link]

Mashable » Get your daily dose of nostalgia with this fantastic Todrick Hall '90s music mash-up

Wednesday 2 August 14:59:53 UTC 2017

It's time to get your fill of '90s nostalgia for the day because Todrick Hall has a new music video covering the best of '90s music in five wonderful minutes. Hall sings all the hits like Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time," the Spice Girls' "Wannabe," and around 40 other songs in his medley. Using four different takes of himself, … [Link]

Mashable » Windows 10 will soon be more accessible with new eye tracking feature

Wednesday 2 August 14:58:50 UTC 2017

Microsoft is taking important steps to make Windows 10 more accessible for everyone, adding a built-in eye tracking function to the OS for users who can't control a computer through more traditional input methods.  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the upcoming new feature, dubbed Eye Control, at the company's One Week Hackathon. The native eye tracking support will allow users to … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl doesn't really understand how fresh concrete works

Wednesday 2 August 14:54:43 UTC 2017

As far as botched concrete jobs go, this one is by far the cutest.  Tennessee based company, Porter Concrete Construction Co., posted photos on their Facebook on July 28 of a very adorable obstruction to their work.  SEE ALSO: Friendly 2-year-old greeted everyone on his flight with a tiny fist bump Two-year-old, Izzidore Millaway, went looking for her parents in her … [Link]

Mashable » This VC firm just made its 50th investment in underrepresented founders

Wednesday 2 August 14:54:14 UTC 2017

Backstage Capital launched with a mission: to support underrepresented founders and to invest in 100 of them by 2020.  Almost two years after getting off the ground, the venture firm is halfway to that goal. Last week, Backstage Capital invested in its 50th company, adding to a roster of portfolio companies nearly all from traditionally underrepresented founders.  The milestone is significant … [Link]

Popular Science » Inside Salt Lake City's dreary, dangerous smog dome

Wednesday 2 August 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Environment How it's fighting a perennial pollution problem. In Salt Lake City, a "smog dome" can last four days on average, but some have lingered almost three weeks. These periods aren’t just dreary; they’re dangerous. [Link]

Mashable » Chris Martin turned a Linkin Park song into a ballad to honor Chester Bennington

Wednesday 2 August 14:44:56 UTC 2017

On Tuesday night, Coldplay took a moment during their concert to pay respects for Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park who was found dead last month.  Chris Martin turned one of Linkin Park's songs off their debut album Hybrid Theory ("Crawling") into a ballad on the piano, and footage was shared online by Linkin Park band members and fans … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Is Looking For Someone To Protect Earth From Aliens — And the Job Pays a Six-Figure Salary

Wednesday 2 August 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Ever fancied yourself as a bit of a hero? How about the protector of mankind? Well now NASA is looking for just that — and it'll pay a six-figure salary for the honor. The U.S. space agency is currently in search not of life on other planets but of a "Planetary Protection Officer," who … [Link]

Mashable » HBO hackers upload unseen 'Game of Thrones' episodes and more online

Wednesday 2 August 14:28:16 UTC 2017

Winter is coming and so is some bad news for HBO. Since reports that the television network's servers were hacked on July 31, it's been revealed that 1.5 terabytes of data — including several upcoming episodes of popular television series like Game of Thrones — had been obtained by the cyber attackers and the situation has escalated. On Wednesday morning, Hack … [Link]

Mashable » The latest trend in podcasts? Making them into movies

Wednesday 2 August 14:22:55 UTC 2017

The main difference between when Matt Lieber cofounded Gimlet Media three years ago and now? Now, there's actually a business model. He's not joking.  "When we first started [Gimlet], the company was an idea," Lieber said. "When we raised a Series A, the company was a halfway-working business model, and now that company in a Series B has a working business … [Link]

Mashable » The 14 best Daenerys Targaryen quotes to burn the fuccbois from your life

Wednesday 2 August 14:20:53 UTC 2017

If there's one thing Daenerys Targaryen is good at, it's burns. If there's a second thing she's good at, it's shutting down the men who vex her. With burns. Confession: since college, I've basically just been quoting Daenerys whenever a fuccboi has had the misfortunate of crossing my path. And using her burns works Every. Single. Time.  Because the Khaleesi's lessons … [Link]

Mashable » The first trailer for Angelina Jolie's new movie is here, and it's upsetting

Wednesday 2 August 14:19:38 UTC 2017

Angelina Jolie's new movie looks like a tough watch. Not because it looks bad, mind you, but because the subject matter is so harrowing.  First They Killed My Father, which Jolie directed, is based on the memoir by Loung Ung about growing up in Cambodia during the Pol Pot regime. SEE ALSO: Angelina Jolie says 'Vanity Fair' mischaracterized new film's … [Link]

Popular Science » Every sunset ends with a green flash. Why is it so hard to see?

Wednesday 2 August 14:04:00 UTC 2017

Head Trip Don't blink. Every sunset on Earth ends with a brief but characteristic green flash. It's the result of the varying wavelengths of visible light. Understanding how it forms might… [Link]

Slashdot » Joining Apple, Amazon's China Cloud Service Bows To Censors

Wednesday 2 August 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Days after Apple yanked anti-censorship tools off its app store in China, another major American technology company is moving to implement the country's tough restrictions on online content. From a report: A Chinese company that operates Amazon's cloud-computing and online services business there said on Tuesday that it told local customers to cease using any software that would allow Chinese … [Link]

New Scientist – News » On the trail of dragons with blood that can save people’s lives

Wednesday 2 August 13:55:19 UTC 2017

The gigantic Komodo dragons of Indonesia have been known to kill people – but their blood is rich with peptides that may destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria [Link]

New Scientist – News » North Korea isn’t bluffing, the nuclear threat to the US is real

Wednesday 2 August 13:55:18 UTC 2017

Kim Jong-un’s unusual celebrations following a missile test this year herald the nation’s confidence in its ability to threaten US cities, says Jeffrey Lewis [Link]

Mashable » The classic wallet gets a redesign, complete with RFID-blocking features

Wednesday 2 August 13:48:36 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Meet DJIN: The patent-pending wallet that is unlike every bulky and uncomfortable wallet you’ve had in the past. Designed for efficiency, the wallet affords you easy access to your belongings but is built with minimal materials. The feel is light and the space is … [Link]

Mashable » Sweet mama rat leading her owner to her new baby is not what it seems

Wednesday 2 August 13:25:59 UTC 2017

While this video of a rat introducing her owner to her newborn baby rat looks sweet, there's more to it than it seems. SEE ALSO: Wow, this amateur 'Ratatouille' sequel is much worse than the original In the clip above, a mother rat takes her owner's hand in her little mouth and guides her to her new baby. The owner … [Link]

Mashable » Hyperloop One footage shows full-scale pod zooming down at nearly 200 mph

Wednesday 2 August 13:24:11 UTC 2017

In the second phase of testing, Hyperloop One has set a new speed record. An actual pod, that could one day be able to carry humans, just zoomed down a test track in Nevada at nearly 200 mph.  Read more…More about Transportation, Mashable Video, Pod, Hyperloop, and Hyperloop One [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' is bringing back Summer Games for 2017 with a bunch of new twists

Wednesday 2 August 13:19:48 UTC 2017

It's time for some more Lúcioball, Overwatch fans. Blizzard's now-annual Summer Games event returns on Tuesday, Aug. 8 with a host of updates following its 2016 debut. The three-week event — which ends on Aug. 29 — introduces a new map for its signature mode and a batch of new cosmetic items for your heroes. SEE ALSO: Blizzard lays out … [Link]

Mashable » Super talented mom turns kid's wall scribblings into something beautiful

Wednesday 2 August 13:17:31 UTC 2017

If you live with any children under the age of five, all walls in your home should be padded and painted black for security purposes.  Alas, try as you might, you can't prevent a toddler from wall scribbling and attempting art with ketchup. And some parents, who are not mine, are particularly talented at turning those kiddie sketches into something from … [Link]

Mashable » The awesome reason behind 'Star Trek: Discovery's lead's name

Wednesday 2 August 13:07:24 UTC 2017

Star Trek: Discovery marks a lot of firsts for the franchise — the first black female protagonist; the first canonically gay character in the TV show; the first iteration to live on a digital platform — and the producers have already made it clear that they intend to continue trailblazing throughout the series, right down to how the show introduces its … [Link]

Slashdot » Are App Sizes Out of Control?

Wednesday 2 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

In a blog post, Trevor Elkins points out the large sizes of common apps like LinkedIn and Facebook. "I went to update all my apps the other day when something caught my eye… since when does LinkedIn take up 275MB of space?!" Elkins wrote. "In fact, the six apps in this picture average roughly 230MB in size, 1387MB in total. … [Link]

Mashable » We're more addicted to Instagram than ever and it's all because of Stories

Wednesday 2 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

If you feel like you're more addicted to Instagram now than you were a year ago, blame Stories. The Snapchat-crushing feature is exactly a year old as of today so, naturally, Instagram is celebrating the only way it knows how: with a load of new stats touting just how enormously successful the feature has been. SEE ALSO: Snapchat is becoming the … [Link]

Mashable » How fashion brands are saving Android Wear smartwatches

Wednesday 2 August 12:10:34 UTC 2017

Google’s Android Wear smartwatch platform isn't dead. It's just pivoting from a do-everything experience on your wrist to one that's better customized for your own fashion and lifestyle. That's good because I don't want a world where the Apple Watch is the only smartwatch that matters. It'd be too dystopian. SEE ALSO: Everything we know so far about Google's Pixel 2 … [Link]

Mashable » Hyperloop One just hit blazing fast new record speeds

Wednesday 2 August 12:01:40 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ step closer to making history.","image":&q~ One footage shows full-scale pod zooming down at nearly 200 mph","sources":[{&qu~ one,real-time video,real-time-video,magnetic hovering technology,passenger pod,prototype pod,200 mph,192 mph","sec0":null,&qu~ one,real-time video,real-time-video,magnetic hovering technology,passenger pod,prototype pod,200 mph,192 mph","videoSeriesName&quo~ More about Hyperloop, Hyperloop One, Tech, Innovations, and Transportation [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan predicts a huge prophecy is about to be fulfilled in the show

Wednesday 2 August 11:49:49 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains many Game of Thrones spoilers. In the world of ice and fire, nothing beats a good prophecy or two. They literally can't get enough of it. Princes that were promised, Azor Ahai — all that fun, mystical stuff. Well you may not know it if you haven't read George R.R. Martin's books, but one of the biggest prophecies actually … [Link]

New Scientist – News » IVF babies tend to be lighter than others but end up heavier

Wednesday 2 August 11:49:00 UTC 2017

The first IVF baby was born 39 years ago, but we are only now learning about the long-term effects of the technique, which may raise a person’s obesity risk [Link]

Mashable » Aaron Paul looking confused at a fashion show makes for the ultimate Photoshop battle

Wednesday 2 August 11:31:13 UTC 2017

It’s an old picture of Aaron Paul which had become a meme in the past few years but boy, what an image.  SEE ALSO: Adorable kitten travels the world in an epic Photoshop battle It shows the Breaking Bad star looking ridiculously puzzled as a gold-clad model does the catwalk during Burberry Spring Summer 2013 Womenswear Show in Kensington Gardens, London: … [Link]

Mashable » Why Elon Musk is a master of deception

Wednesday 2 August 11:15:00 UTC 2017

The Tesla Model 3 is finally here. It ships in August and costs $35,000. Only it doesn’t, and it doesn’t.  Tesla didn't exactly lie to us outright. The company kept its promises, but it has also masterfully obfuscated the fact that you can't really go out and buy a $35,000 Tesla right now, or even soon. I can't even get mad … [Link]

Mashable » Idris Elba croons a hilarious Google translated version of 'I'll Make Love to You' and we swoon

Wednesday 2 August 10:53:26 UTC 2017

Even when singing ridiculously awkward song lyrics, Idris Elba can make a crowd swoon. SEE ALSO: Jimmy Fallon casts everyday people as stars in 'Jurassic Park' and 'Star Wars' remakes In the video above, he and Jimmy Fallon play a few rounds of Google Translate Songs — a game in which song lyrics are Google translated into a different language … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' character looks oddly familiar for a very good reason

Wednesday 2 August 10:23:29 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 3. Remember that Game of Thrones extra called Andrew who's basically the most indestructible character in the entire show? Well, he may have a rival. SEE ALSO: This 1 image sums up just how circular last night's 'Game of Thrones' episode was Think back to last Sunday's episode. More specifically, the … [Link]

Mashable » Spa-themed amusement park is real and will actually launch, as promised

Wednesday 2 August 10:09:54 UTC 2017

Yes you read that right, a spa-themed amusement park has landed in Japan. The idea for the park came about after the mayor of the Japanese city of Beppu posted a video on YouTube last year, saying that he would build a "spamusement park" if the video hit a million views. SEE ALSO: Japanese city to build 'spamusement' park with hot … [Link]

Mashable » 7 priests walk into a pub and they're turned away for a hilarious reason

Wednesday 2 August 10:09:07 UTC 2017

A group of seminarians — student Catholic priests — were turned away from a pub because staff thought they were in fancy dress and on a stag do [bachelor party].  SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fan's theory about Daenerys and Melisandre is on point The seven priests were celebrating a colleague's ordination at the popular City Arms pub in Cardiff, Wales, … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Is Working On a Video Chat Device

Wednesday 2 August 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Facebook Inc. is working on a video chat device for the home — the first major hardware product from its experimental Building 8 lab. Featuring a laptop-sized touchscreen, the device represents a new product category and could be announced as soon as next spring's F8 developer conference, according to people familiar with … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden and Gordon Ramsay test toddlers' cooking skills and things go south quickly

Wednesday 2 August 9:59:29 UTC 2017

Gordon Ramsay and James Corden lowered the age bracket and raised the stakes in this hilarious cooking competition sketch, Master Chef Junior Junior. SEE ALSO: James Corden tests out gymnastics class for his son and is instantly showed up by children In the video above, toddlers competed for the title of Master Chef Junior Junior. They were given free range … [Link]

Mashable » New York Post declares boobs trendy again, the internet collectively rolls its eyes

Wednesday 2 August 9:58:03 UTC 2017

The New York Post is getting royally dragged after it tweeted an article declaring "boobs are back," leaving women everywhere rolling their eyes collectively. The article, which was originally published by The Sun said "bountiful boobs" are back in style, welcoming the "return of the out-and-proud cleavage". SEE ALSO: 'Plandids' are the Instagram trend of the moment and you've defo already … [Link]

Mashable » Whaddya know, iPad and Apple Watch are selling like crazy again

Wednesday 2 August 9:52:32 UTC 2017

Yeah, yeah, Apple makes a lot of money.  Yesterday's earnings call confirmed this once again, causing a sizable jump in Apple's stock price, but the really interesting news is that certain categories of Apple products which haven't been doing that great again are selling much better than last year.  Namely, iPad and Apple Watch.  SEE ALSO: Forget smart watches, this voice-powered … [Link]

Mashable » No, that ancient fidget spinner wasn't one after all

Wednesday 2 August 9:47:22 UTC 2017

You know that 4,000-year-old fidget spinner that everyone was on about? Yeah, turns out it wasn't one after all. SEE ALSO: Which one of you purchased the $109 Arcade Fire fidget spinner? A tweet showing a museum piece labelled as a "spinning toy with animal heads" has been making its rounds on the internet. Proof that there are no original ideas … [Link]

Mashable » Incredible Chester Bennington mural is stopping people in their tracks

Wednesday 2 August 9:29:22 UTC 2017

Chester Bennington had his funeral over the weekend, but his fans are finding ways to pay their respects to the late Linkin Park frontman. Like this mural which has popped up in front of Rock and Pies Pizza Co. in Sherman Oaks, California, which has been painted by local artist Jonas Never and took two days to complete. SEE ALSO: Reddit … [Link]

Mashable » Telegram builds a direct hotline for authorities, so they can pull down illegal content quickly

Wednesday 2 August 9:27:05 UTC 2017

After two weeks of being partially blocked in Indonesia, Telegram has finally managed to appease the government and get the ban lifted.  It's agreed to build a direct hotline through which authorities can quickly instruct Telegram's team to pull down terrorist-related content.  It's also hired a local team of moderators to comb through public channels, and pull down illegal material, CEO … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrities get down to James Brown in epic 'Carpool Karaoke: The Series' trailer

Wednesday 2 August 9:24:07 UTC 2017

James Corden's Carpool Karaoke Youtube series took off in a major way. It was so popular that it got picked up as an Apple Music series and, from the looks of this new trailer, it's going to be epic. SEE ALSO: Usher Carpool Karaoke is 13 minutes of sweet, sweet happiness The video above teases a laundry list of stars, … [Link]

Mashable » Politician is so over people asking women about baby vs. career plans

Wednesday 2 August 9:13:10 UTC 2017

It’s only been one day since New Zealand's opposition leader, Jacinda Ardern, has been in the top job. Since then, the 37-year-old politician — who could be New Zealand's next prime minister when the country hits the polls in September — has fielded questions about her motherhood plans twice.  SEE ALSO: At last, I've learned to stop apologising for the tone … [Link]

Mashable » Matthew McConaughey learns of Sam Shepard's death on the red carpet

Wednesday 2 August 9:01:05 UTC 2017

On Sunday, the actor and playwright Sam Shepard passed away at the age of 73. Matthew McConaughey heard the news for the first time on the red carpet for his new film The Dark Tower, when he was asked about his reaction to Shepard's passing by an AP reporter. SEE ALSO: Sam Shepard, playwright and star of 'Bloodline' and 'The … [Link]

Slashdot » National Solar Observatory Predicts Shape of Solar Corona For August Eclipse

Wednesday 2 August 7:00:00 UTC 2017

bsharma shares a report from Phys.Org: August 21st will bring a history-making opportunity for the entire United States. On that day, every person in the country, including Hawaii and Alaska, will have an opportunity to witness at least a partial solar eclipse as the moon moves in front of the Sun. If you have the good fortune to be along … [Link]

Slashdot » US Nuclear Comeback Stalls As Two Reactors Are Abandoned

Wednesday 2 August 3:30:00 UTC 2017

Brad Plumer reports via The New York Times (Warning: may be paywalled; alternate source): In a major blow to the future of nuclear power in the United States, two South Carolina utilities said on Monday that they would abandon two unfinished nuclear reactors in the state, putting an end to a project that was once expected to showcase advanced nuclear … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl rides her pony through a corner store to pick up treats

Wednesday 2 August 3:28:50 UTC 2017

You’ll probably get turned away from your local drive-thru riding on your horse. But it's not a problem at this corner store (or dairy, as they like to call it), located in Opotiki, a small town on New Zealand's North Island. Well, if you can both fit in the store, obviously. SEE ALSO: Dog channels horse while letting out the cutest … [Link]

Mashable » The Reese's Peanut Butter Doughnut is about to hit Krispy Kreme

Wednesday 2 August 2:54:34 UTC 2017

The classic peanut butter and chocolate combo is almost impossible to resist. Put that in a doughnut, and we're done. So of course that's what Krispy Kreme and Hershey's have done with their Reese's Peanut Butter Doughnut — and it's hitting Krispy Kreme locations in the U.S on Friday.  SEE ALSO: The bagel doughnut is the latest bizarre food trend to … [Link]

Mashable » Trump called the White House 'a dump' and the internet wasn't having it

Wednesday 2 August 1:54:13 UTC 2017

When you call the People's House a dump, expect some backlash. SEE ALSO: Trump driving his golf cart all over the green really just says it all In Alan Shipnuck's lengthy Golf.com article Tuesday about Donald Trump's relationship to the game, the reporter included this gem about the president's repeat trips to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ: "A real … [Link]

Mashable » DC and Marvel finally team up — to fight misogynistic BS

Wednesday 2 August 1:33:34 UTC 2017

A few days ago, in the latest "I can't believe we're still dealing with this bullshit" news, The Men got upset at a woman for the crime of working in the comic book industry. The trolls descended upon Marvel comic editor Heather Antos for the following photographic evidence of her SJW values taking over and subsequently ruining comic books: It's the … [Link]

Slashdot » New Data On H-1B Visas Prove That IT Outsourcers Hire a Lot But Pay Very Little

Wednesday 2 August 1:25:00 UTC 2017

New submitter FerociousFerret shares a report from Quartz: Hard numbers have been released by the U.S. government agency that screens visas for high-skilled foreign workers, and they are not pretty. Data made available by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the first time show that the widely made complaint about the visa program is true: a small number … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's Shares Rise On Better-Than-Expected iPhone Sales

Wednesday 2 August 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Apple reported a 7.2% rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, thanks to better-than-expected sales of its iPhones. "The company said iPhone sales rose 1.6% to 41.03 million in the third quarter ended July 1, above analysts' average estimate of 40.7 million units," reports Fortune. "Apple sold 40.4 million iPhones a year earlier." From the report: Apple's shares rose 4% in … [Link]

Mashable » Google released some fascinating data about the coming total eclipse

Wednesday 2 August 0:42:26 UTC 2017

Sometimes the data just falls into place.  Data from Google shows that people around the United States are increasingly searching for information about the upcoming total solar eclipse.  But more than that, the people who are doing the most searching are actually the ones in the path of the eclipse, set to take place on August 21.  SEE ALSO: Your most … [Link]

Mashable » Maxine Waters inspires gospel remix 'Reclaiming My Time' and it's incredible

Wednesday 2 August 0:39:10 UTC 2017

Don't mess with Maxine Waters' time. On Thursday, Rep. Maxine Waters went head-to-head with treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin during a House Financial Services Committee hearing.  Mnuchin attempted to skirt past answering Waters' question with some long-winded compliments, causing Waters to repeatedly interrupt with "reclaiming my time" to try to focus his answer. During committee hearings, reps only have a limited … [Link]

Mashable » Coast Guard chief vows to stand with transgender personnel

Wednesday 2 August 0:07:48 UTC 2017

The head of the Coast Guard has broken ranks with President Trump and pledged to stand by transgender service members under his command. SEE ALSO: Chelsea Manning, Joe Biden react to Trump ban of transgender individuals from the military Trump announced last week, out of the blue, that after consulting with his "generals and military experts," the United States government would … [Link]

Slashdot » NSA Unlawfully Surveilled Kim Dotcom In New Zealand, Says Report

Wednesday 2 August 0:05:00 UTC 2017

According to new documents from New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), the NSA illegally used technology to spy on Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom. "The New Zealand Herald first reported that the GCSB told the nation's high court that it ceased all surveillance of Dotcom in early 2012, but that 'limited' amounts of communications from Dotcom were later intercepted by … [Link]

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