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 » Google employee who wrote sexist manifesto identified

Monday 7 August 23:52:01 UTC 2017

We now reportedly know the identity of the Google software engineer who authored the anti-diversity "manifesto" that went viral inside of the company.  Motherboard, which first reported the existence of the document Saturday, just published a version of the memo that contains the author's name, as well as all of the citations he linked to as part of his "research." SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Excellent 'Metal Gear Solid' shirt commemorates the series' undeniable homoeroticism

Monday 7 August 23:43:50 UTC 2017

From the outside looking in, Metal Gear Solid might look like just another stereotypical straight male power fantasy in video games. But that’s just for the f***ing noobs. Artist androphonos (AKA lukas) is selling custom-made t-shirts consisting of 200 forums that not only document the undeniable truth that Metal Gear Solid is possibly the most homoerotic video game series ever — … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 5 script details leaked in latest hacker dump

Monday 7 August 23:43:09 UTC 2017

It’s been a tough season to stay an unsullied fan of Game of Thrones, as the internet is dark and full of spoilers. And things may just have gotten worse. Hackers who breached HBO's data late last month released a series of documents Monday, THR reported, this time a company executive's email that includes a detailed script summary from next week's … [Link]

Mashable » Pilotless planes might be here by 2025, if anyone wants to fly in them

Monday 7 August 23:41:20 UTC 2017

The aviation industry could soon embrace autonomous piloting — if anyone wants to fly in a plane without the reassuring voice of a captain to calm them down at the first sign of turbulence.   Pilotless planes might come to an airstrip near you as soon as 2025, according to an extensive new UBS report. The Swiss bank took a deep … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, that controversial Google diversity rant matters. Like, really matters.

Monday 7 August 23:36:32 UTC 2017

Think you don't need to care about the super inflammatory Google diversity manifesto that dropped this weekend? Think again. The tech community has been abuzz since Saturday about what the leaked document — which is full of all kinds of sexist commentary masquerading as an intellectual exercise — actually means. Plenty of people have argued it doesn't mean much. After all, … [Link]

Slashdot » Pilotless Planes Could Save Airlines $35 Billion Per Year, But Passengers Aren't Willing To Fly In Them Yet

Monday 7 August 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from Fortune: Autopilot is hardly a rarity in the world of commercial air travel. But when it comes to a fully automated flight, most people say "hard pass," at least for now. The pilotless plane could save airlines as much as $35 billion per year, according to a new survey from UBS, reducing the … [Link]

Popular Science » This woman swallowed her braces 10 years ago and didn’t know it

Monday 7 August 23:00:30 UTC 2017

Health Here's how it came back to bite her When she was a teenager, a woman in Australia accidentally swallowed a piece of her braces wire. A decade later, it sent her to the emergency room. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple May Add Service Workers Support to WebKit

Monday 7 August 22:58:43 UTC 2017

It appears that Apple may be working on adding service workers support to WebKit. [Link]

Mashable » Life is tough on Twitter when you share a name with someone in Trump's administration

Monday 7 August 22:54:29 UTC 2017

The Twitter accounts belonging to members of Trump's administration receive a lot of attention, and rightfully so — Trump has proven time and again Twitter is his preferred medium for communicating just about everything. But what about the unfortunate souls who just happen to share the same names as members of the Trump team? Innocent Twitter users who are just trying … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Zynx Health Offers API That Supports FHIR Standard Data Format

Monday 7 August 22:48:42 UTC 2017

This month, Zynx Health introduced the availabilty of an API whose data format conforms to the standard data format for FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). [Link]

Slashdot » Can Elon Musk Be Weaned Off Government Support?

Monday 7 August 22:40:00 UTC 2017

mi shares an opinion piece written by Jenny Beth Martin via The Hill: A study published in 2015 by The Los Angeles Times revealed that just three of Musk's ventures — SolarCity Corp. (which manufactured and installed solar energy systems before its 2016 merger with Tesla Motors Inc.), Tesla Motors Inc. (which manufactures electric vehicles), and Space Exploration Technologies Corp., … [Link]

Mashable » 'GTA' player gets so rich he spirals into existential hell

Monday 7 August 22:07:22 UTC 2017

It’s lonely at the top, even in Grand Theft Auto. A Grand Theft Auto V player posted on Reddit about how they've achieved a massive amount of success in GTA Online, racking up millions of dollars and all kinds of vehicles. But after getting almost everything they wanted, Redditor ClydesKorner realized they were bored "as hell." Here is ClydesKorner's realizations, edited … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube Adds Mobile Chat, Because Google Doesn't Have Enough Messaging Apps

Monday 7 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Krystalo writes: YouTube today rolled out the ability to share videos with contacts directly in its mobile app for Android and iOS. Users can chat about shared videos using text, react with emoji, like messages with a heart, reply with other videos, and invite more friends to the conversation (up to a maximum of 30 people per group message). YouTube … [Link]

Mashable » Summer 2017 feels like it's on steroids – and it's only going to get worse

Monday 7 August 21:54:56 UTC 2017

This summer has brought wildfires to heat waves and flash floods thanks in part to global warming. These extreme events show how warming temperatures and unpredictable weather can bring about brutal summers that may get worse over the years. Read more…More about Climate, Science, Mashable Video, Weather, and France [Link]

Mashable » Impressive rolling cloud looks like the apocalypse is coming

Monday 7 August 21:53:17 UTC 2017

A rare weather system surprised beachgoers in California last week. An impressive cloud briefly invaded Natural Bridges Beach in Santa Cruz, making the picturesque beach look like the impending apocalypse. The system, called a roll cloud, is a "low-level, horizontal, tube-shaped arcus cloud," according to the Meteorology Glossary.  In just a moment the cloud appears to roll over the beach … [Link]

Mashable » Who are the Children of the Forest on 'Game of Thrones,' and why do they matter?

Monday 7 August 21:53:10 UTC 2017

The Children of the Forest did more than just paint convenient pictures in caves. You might remember the Children of the Forest as the grenade-throwing creatures who saved Bran once he reached the Three-Eyed Raven in Season 4. You might also remember that last season, Bran had a vision of the Children creating the White Walkers a long, long time ago.  … [Link]

Mashable » Xbox One's dashboard is about to change in a major way

Monday 7 August 21:53:08 UTC 2017

Look out, Xbox One owners. It's time to re-learn your console again. Microsoft made some major changes to the Xbox One dashboard earlier this year, but much of that is about to be torpedoed in favor of yet another reworking. The focus of this one is a brand new, completely customizable Home screen. In the above video, watch as Microsoft … [Link]

Mashable » Every MacBook Pro should come with this awesome magnetic USB-C cable

Monday 7 August 21:37:11 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Amazon is selling you a bunch of stuff through secret brands

Monday 7 August 21:34:49 UTC 2017

Do you wear Amazon? You may not even know it if you do. Amazon has long sold commodity-type goods like batteries and baby wipes through its own prominently marked brands. But as it's branched into more variable categories like food and fashion, it's quietly launched a stable of satellite in-house labels that make no mention of their giant parent company. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » The unusual lawsuit involving Miss Cleo and 'GTA': A lawyer's view

Monday 7 August 21:29:47 UTC 2017

Grand Theft Auto-maker Rockstar Games is no stranger to courtroom battles, but the studio's latest legal challenge is unusual. A newly filed lawsuit alleges that a character from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City infringes on copyrights protecting Miss Cleo, a TV psychic who was a staple of '90s pop culture. The filing itself isn't odd, but the timing certainly is: Vice … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Grapples With Fallout After Employee Slams Diversity Efforts

Monday 7 August 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from NPR: In a 3,300-word document that has been shared across Google's internal networks, an engineer at the company wrote that "biological causes" are part of the reason women aren't represented equally in its tech departments and leadership. The document also cited "men's higher drive for status." The engineer's criticism of Google's attempts to … [Link]

Mashable » Massive alligator walks right up to a family's front door to say hello

Monday 7 August 21:16:52 UTC 2017

A sign warning invaders of a security system did not deter this beast from trespassing.  Eddie Bruce witnessed a monster alligator walk right up to the front door of a home in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, on Sunday. In the clip, the gator can be seen strolling right up to the door, finally taking a rest on the welcome mat.  "Caught … [Link]

Mashable » Orrin Hatch says he didn't mean 'shot their wad' like that

Monday 7 August 21:16:27 UTC 2017

A Republican senator just used the term "shot their wad" and, um, the internet has some opinions.   "We’re not going back to health care. We’re in tax now," Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah told Politico. "As far as I’m concerned, they shot their wad on health care and that’s the way it is. I’m sick of it." SEE ALSO: You're … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Viking hordes dined on frozen Norwegian cod shipped to Germany

Monday 7 August 21:16:22 UTC 2017

DNA from ancient cod bones shows Vikings freeze-dried Arctic cod for serving up on European menus 300 years earlier than we thought [Link]

New Scientist – News » Over-mothered puppies more likely to fail guide dog training

Monday 7 August 21:16:21 UTC 2017

Puppies receiving the most care from their mothers grow into adult dogs that lack the impulse control and problem solving ability of a successful guide dog [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 8 might be able to read your face even if you're not holding it

Monday 7 August 21:15:43 UTC 2017

The upcoming iPhone 8 could be ditching its home button entirely, if the latest leaks are to be believed — but Apple might just have come up with an even more powerful method to unlock the flagship phone in its place. You might not even have to hold it in your hands to make it work.  Apple's new facial scanning feature, … [Link]

Mashable » BBC newsman totally hates his life because he has to report on surfing dogs

Monday 7 August 21:14:02 UTC 2017

It’s silly season in the UK, which means the media is abundant with funny and frivolous stories to make up for the summer's slow news — and one reporter in particular is just completely over it.  BBC News presenter Simon McCoy is so over it in fact that not even a story about the World Dog Surfing Championship can get a … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things from 'Masters of the Universe' every die-hard He-Man fan needs to know

Monday 7 August 20:54:42 UTC 2017

The '80s cult classic, Masters of the Universe is turning 30 years old. Here's a look at all the itty bitty facts you might have probably never knew. For more movie-related content subscribe to CineFix. Read more… More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Cinefix, Things You Didn T Know, and He Man [Link]

Mashable » Far too many men are sharing their stories online of having sex with a coconut

Monday 7 August 20:54:06 UTC 2017

Y’all, this is some NSFW, super graphic, sometimes really disturbing stuff. You've been warned.  If we learned anything from watching American Pie, or from just living life, it's that men will put their penises in pretty much anything.  This past weekend, a Reddit user who goes by coconutthrowaway69 posted a truly graphic and supremely horrific story of his experience masturbating inside … [Link]

Popular Science » New Horizons will soon solve a mystery about an object a billion miles past Pluto

Monday 7 August 20:47:07 UTC 2017

Space Two for the price of one. In less than two years, the New Horizons space probe is going to go whizzing by an object a billion miles further away from us than Pluto. [Link]

Slashdot » Data Cap Analysis Found Almost 200 ISPs Imposing Data Limits in the US

Monday 7 August 20:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: BroadbandNow, a broadband provider search site that gets referral fees from some ISPs, has more than 2,500 home internet providers in its database. BroadbandNow's team looked through the ISPs' websites to generate a list of those with data caps. The data cap information was "pulled directly from ISP websites," BroadbandNow Director of Content Jameson … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: Migrating From Flash on Facebook and More

Monday 7 August 20:42:00 UTC 2017

We head into the weekend with a review of the stories we couldn’t cover with a look at what what going on in the world of APIs. Leading off is news from edge cloud platform, Fastly. This week they introduced a batch API for surrogate key purge. Surrogate keys let users of Fastly tag related assets such as images, audio, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Self-propelling droplets creep towards heat to cool microchips

Monday 7 August 20:25:00 UTC 2017

For the first time, scientists have simulated the reverse of the common effect where cold water runs away from heat, and the result could keep electronics cool [Link]

Mashable » Amber Heard and Tesla tycoon, Elon Musk call it quits

Monday 7 August 20:09:00 UTC 2017

The Tesla titan and actress Amber Heard are parting ways. The two officially got together after finalizing their respective divorces and had been heating up the tech world since.  But looks like it's their hectic schedules that eventually led to the sad breakup. Read more…More about Tech, Mashable Video, Elon Musk, Johnny Depp, and Telsa [Link]

Slashdot » London is Using Optical Illusions To Make Cars Slow Down

Monday 7 August 20:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: London has an interesting idea to curb speeding — magic. The British capital has painted optical illusions on its streets as part of a pilot program to get drivers to slow down, podcast 99% Invisible notes. The idea is both pretty simple and pretty clever: use a little sleight of hand to paint the … [Link]

Mashable » Was that a 'StarCraft' reference in last night's episode of 'Game of Thrones'?

Monday 7 August 20:04:03 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Go inside that jaw-dropping 'Game of Thrones' dragon battle with this perfect behind-the-scenes video

Monday 7 August 20:03:03 UTC 2017

How could Game of Thrones ever top the Battle of the Bastards (B.O.B.)? As we know, they did just that on Sunday night with the Battle That Shall Not Be Named (especially since that name is, apparently, officially "Loot Train Attack"). "What if somebody had an F-16 that they brought to a medieval battle?" showrunner David Benioff asks in a … [Link]

Mashable » Robot from Boston Dynamics totally eats it during demo

Monday 7 August 19:59:07 UTC 2017

A robot fail usually sends shockwaves throughout the internet, but a Boston Dynamics demo that went awry last month is just now getting a reaction.  SEE ALSO: The creepiest videos from the robotics company Google just sold At the annual Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders at UMass Lowell, Boston Dynamics presented its humanoid robot, Atlas, performing cool tricks … [Link]

Mashable » This electric unicycle is actually way cooler than it sounds

Monday 7 August 19:55:58 UTC 2017

The Uno Bolt is an electric unicycle. The single-wheeler is easy to master. It can be controlled by shifting forward or backward in your seat. It's also environmentally friendly and can be fully charged in roughly 45 minutes.  Read more…More about Tech, Design, Transportation, Mashable Video, and Scooters [Link]

Mashable » Get a sneak peek at 'The Gifted': A family drama with an X-Men twist

Monday 7 August 19:31:00 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » The No-GPS Road Trip

Monday 7 August 19:25:00 UTC 2017

Ezra Dyer, a reporter at Popular Mechanics, decided to ditch the GPS system he has on his car and the mapping service on his phone to see how hard it could be to go to North Carolina from his home, Louisville, Kentucky. He shares his experience: I begin downtown, by the river. It seems that if I get on 32 … [Link]

Mashable » Behold, it is Vladimir Putin!

Monday 7 August 19:24:03 UTC 2017

Behold, it is Vladimir Putin, in all his glory. You may know Putin as the President of Russia. But he is not like other presidents. He's a "macho" president. The "quintessential picture of masculinity" president. The man's man "smell the dirt under his fingernails, feel the sun's blazing rays radiating off his chest, scrub the dried blood from his bare hands" … [Link]

Mashable » NASA wants you to help celebrate the Voyager's 40th anniversary

Monday 7 August 19:10:07 UTC 2017

NASA wants you (yes, you) to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Voyager mission.  In honor of four decades of Voyager 1 — humankind's farthest-flung spacecraft — NASA is inviting people everywhere to share an uplifting message for the spacecraft using the hashtag #MessageToVoyager.  NASA will even beam one lucky person's #MessageToVoyager into space, according to a press release. The … [Link]

Slashdot » OpenSSL Support In Debian Unstable Drops TLS 1.0/1.1 Support

Monday 7 August 18:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Debian Linux "sid" is deprecating TLS 1.0 Encryption. A new version of OpenSSL has been uploaded to Debian Linux unstable. This version disables the TLS 1.0 and 1.1 protocol. This currently leaves TLS 1.2 as the only supported SSL/TLS protocol version. This will likely break certain things that for whatever reason still don't support TLS 1.2. … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry but no, Princess Leia didn't get a space PhD

Monday 7 August 18:21:44 UTC 2017

General Leia Organa — to us, she's always royalty — is a character with many titles. Senator, diplomat, spy, hero of the Rebellion, head of the Resistance, dispenser of medals, kicker of a whole lot of ass.  But one thing she is not — absolutely, definitively, according to Lucasfilm canon — is a PhD.  SEE ALSO: RIP Carrie Fisher: Princess on … [Link]

New Scientist – News » First implants derived from stem cells to ‘cure’ type 1 diabetes

Monday 7 August 18:09:19 UTC 2017

Two people have been given implants of cells derived from embryonic stem cells that may be able to release insulin when needed to manage blood sugar levels [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Releases Final Core i9 Specs and Release Dates — And Threadripper Is Faster (Sometimes)

Monday 7 August 18:05:00 UTC 2017

On Monday, Intel took the wraps of final details of its Core i9 microprocessors. From a report: Remember that Intel's Core X-series family (also called the Core i9) was announced with several key omissions: namely the clock speeds of the 12-core Core i9-7920X and above, as well as the thermal design power, or TDP. On Monday, Intel filled those in. … [Link]

Mashable » NYC hotel industry releases new ad that suggests Airbnb helps terrorists

Monday 7 August 18:01:12 UTC 2017

The hotel industry is holding nothing back in its war against Airbnb. The Hotel Association of New York City has released an advertisement that ties Airbnb to terrorism, using the recent Manchester bombing to associate the rental business with ways for terrorists to find housing. Airbnb did not harbor any of the suspects around the bombing, though the company had initially … [Link]

New Scientist – News » New sky survey shows that dark energy may one day tear us apart

Monday 7 August 17:44:00 UTC 2017

The best cosmic map yet of the universe’s make-up finds 24 per cent less dark matter than we thought and could call for a rewrite of physics [Link]

Mashable » That Tinder couple went to Hawaii for their first (and probably last) date

Monday 7 August 17:35:48 UTC 2017

Oh young love, how very fleeting.  The now internet-famous Josh and Michelle, who were offered a dream date by Tinder, finally went on their free trip to Hawaii. Good Morning America followed the procrastinating couple on their weekend vacay to see if sparks were flying.  Turns out, the two probably won't be going on a second date after all. But … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix's First Takeover: a Comics Firm

Monday 7 August 17:25:00 UTC 2017

Netflix announced today that it is acquiring Mark Millar, a well-known name in the world of comics. As part of the deal, the on-demand streaming company said, it will be creating original movies and TV shows from the content. It's Netflix's first acquisition. From a report: Millarworld, founded by Mark Millar from Coatbridge, includes his portfolio of characters and stories … [Link]

New Scientist – News » You could finally control your Facebook data if UK law is passed

Monday 7 August 17:22:00 UTC 2017

Data protection overhaul means you can soon ask companies to delete your entire social media history or personal information – and breaches of the new law will carry heftier fines [Link]

Mashable » Automatically brew your own tea anytime, anywhere

Monday 7 August 17:08:35 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Don't waste your precious time boiling water and dunking a teabag — have a machine brew your tea for you. If convenience is everything, the futuristic T-Square from Gourmia will leave you with a remarkably rich and satisfying cup of tea at the push … [Link]

Mashable » You can finally have a conversation on YouTube without the pesky trolls

Monday 7 August 17:00:00 UTC 2017

After more than a year of testing, YouTube is bringing its private messaging feature to everyone.  YouTube just updated its app with the video-sharing feature that allows people to chat about videos in private threads. SEE ALSO: Google quietly released a killer new feature in Google Maps The company says the update is meant to "make sharing easier, faster and more … [Link]

Popular Science » Ditch your phone’s default apps for these superior replacements

Monday 7 August 17:00:00 UTC 2017

DIY Upgrade your mobile experience. Your phone comes with default apps—but these aren't always the best options on the market. Here are some alternatives to the apps provided by Apple and Google. [Link]

Mashable » The Science Behind 'Cute Rage'

Monday 7 August 16:56:31 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Mashable Reels, Cute Rage, Cute Aggression, Kitten Videos, and Culture [Link]

Slashdot » Cisco Meraki Loses Customer Data in Engineering Gaffe

Monday 7 August 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Cisco has admitted to losing customer data during a configuration change its enginners applied to its Meraki cloud managed IT service. From a report: Specific data uploaded to Cisco Meraki before 11:20 am PT last Thursday was deleted after engineers created an erroneous policy in a configuration change to its US object storage service, Cisco admitted on Friday. The company … [Link]

Mashable » Kitty without ears will purr her way into your heart and hopefully your home

Monday 7 August 16:39:56 UTC 2017

An adorable kitty in Yorkshire, England, is looking for a new home. She comes with love, snuggles, and probably her own toys, but there's just one thing missing… Hi, I love you.Image: SWNSShe doesn't have ears! Stella the 12-year-old Turkish Angora cat was unfortunately abandoned by her owners, but thankfully rescued by Blue Cross Cattery in Yorkshire, England.  SEE ALSO: Cat … [Link]

Mashable » Retro-style game about Syrian refugee's experience will make you laugh and cry

Monday 7 August 16:32:11 UTC 2017

Path Out is an RPG adventure game like no others.  SEE ALSO: These new educational apps will help Syrian refugee kids learn and play It lures you in with its nostalgic, 16-bit aesthetic but its aims are anything but reassuring.  Based on designer Abdullah Karam's experience as a Syrian refugee escaping from the civil war to neighbouring Turkey, Path Out … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Reynolds hooks us up with the first look at Josh Brolin's Cable in 'Deadpool 2'

Monday 7 August 16:31:15 UTC 2017

While we wait to see more of Josh Brolin's Thanos, how about a little peek at Josh Brolin's Cable? With shooting on Deadpool 2 currently underway, Brolin and co-star Ryan Reynolds have shared the first official photos of Cable's long-awaited big-screen debut.  SEE ALSO: Domino dominates in a new look at 'Deadpool 2' First, here's a closeup from Reynolds … We … [Link]

Mashable » The Galaxy Note 8 might be released later than you'd expect

Monday 7 August 16:25:02 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Silicon Valley's gossip app is all over the place on the 'Google Manifesto'

Monday 7 August 16:18:50 UTC 2017

Twitter was buzzing this weekend over the so-called "Google Manifesto," a 10-page document that opposed diversity initiatives and was written by a software engineer at GoogleMotherboard first reported on document late Friday night.  SEE ALSO: Silicon Valley's secret app Blind opens the floodgates But if you want to hear how engineers and other members of the tech community feel about the … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Owns a Whole Collection of Secret Brands

Monday 7 August 16:05:00 UTC 2017

Mike Murphy, writing for Quartz: After decades of selling products — and knowing exactly what people are buying, and when they are buying it — Amazon has started cutting out the middle-man by selling self-produced items. Through its AmazonBasics house brand, it sells all sorts of small items, from iPhone chargers, to batteries, power strips — even foam rollers, backpacks … [Link]

Popular Science » Last week in tech: Sorry in advance for getting ‘Despacito’ stuck in your head

Monday 7 August 16:04:51 UTC 2017

Technology All the important tech stuff you missed last week. Hard gadget news can be sparse in these deep summer days, but there's still lots going on. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 'Legend of Zelda' developers dig deep into the history of 'Zelda' art

Monday 7 August 16:04:16 UTC 2017

The developers of The Legend of Zelda series took a look back at some of the most popular games in the series (and the latest installment, Breath of the Wild) in July, digging into the art and inspiration behind the series.  The panel has finally been translated into English (click the closed-caption button on the video above if you don't … [Link]

Mashable » OnePlus 5 in 'soft gold' is perfect for everyone who's tired of boring matte black

Monday 7 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Hillary Clinton is doing great, saw 'Wonder Woman' in Brooklyn this weekend

Monday 7 August 15:57:12 UTC 2017

Hillary Clinton is such a diehard feminist that she loved Wonder Woman without even seeing it, duh. Now, two months after its release, the former Secretary of State and her husband were able to set up a private viewing at Alamo Drafthouse in New York City, one of several in the nationwide chain that hosted all-female screenings earlier this year. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Lonely singer uses Wal-Mart paint mixer as his backup band

Monday 7 August 15:41:43 UTC 2017

Everyone's favorite, hoe-down singing, washing machine using YouTuber is back. And by "favorite" I mean "only."  Aaron James McAvoy whose channel is devoted to singing hoedown-style vocals over the accidental beat created by various machines, makes his triumphant return to form.  This time he employs the extremely talented Wal-Mart paint counter as his backbeat, and it actually sounds pretty good! … [Link]

Mashable » Artist responds to possible Mark Zuckerberg presidential run with 'F*ck Zuck 2020' posters

Monday 7 August 15:28:44 UTC 2017

UPDATE (1:15 PM eastern time, Aug. 7, 2017): This story has been updated to include comment from Sabo. A conservative artist in California has a new subject of his controversial street art: Mark Zuckerberg. Amongst rumors of a potential Mark Zuckerberg presidential run, new "Fuck Zuck 2020" art has begun springing up in California, according to The American Mirror. It's the … [Link]

Mashable » New manicure color trend gives people an unusual way to show off their nails

Monday 7 August 15:26:40 UTC 2017

There are few things more satisfying than a freshly done manicure, but matching your nails perfectly to your favorite outfit is equally as delightful. Nail art lovers on Twitter are showing off their new manis by posting photos of their fingers not matching their outfits per se, but instead coordinating with some pretty unusual accessories. So… I got a new set … [Link]

Slashdot » China Built the World's Largest Telescope, But Has No One To Run It

Monday 7 August 15:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: China has built a staggeringly large instrument in the remote southern, mountainous region of the country called the Five hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, or FAST. The telescope measures nearly twice as large as the closest comparable facility in the world, the US-operated Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico. According to the South China Morning … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb is giving away an epic experience to watch the solar eclipse

Monday 7 August 15:24:27 UTC 2017

Airbnb is offering a one-of-a-kind getaway to Oregon for two winners to watch the solar eclipse. The trip includes an expert astrophysicist host and a private jet ride over the Pacific Ocean. Read more…More about Business, Travel, Science, Airbnb, and Travel Destinations [Link]

Mashable » There are now over 3 billion social media users in the world — about 40 percent of the global population

Monday 7 August 14:56:52 UTC 2017

There are now over 3 billion (!!!) people logging onto social media accounts around the world, meaning that almost half of the world's population spends at least part of their day updating their status or story.  A new report compiled by Hootsuite and We Are Social and published by The Next Web found that there are 3.028 billion active social media … [Link]

Mashable » In other celebrity breakup news, Amber Heard and Elon Musk have reportedly broken up

Monday 7 August 14:56:25 UTC 2017

It seems like just yesterday Amber Heard and Elon Musk made their relationship Instagram official, but unfortunately a slot on the 'gram doesn't guarantee a life of happily ever after.  Us Weekly reports that the two have pulled a Chris Pratt/Anna Farris and called it quits after a year of dating, despite Musk double-tapping some of Heard's Instagram photos just a … [Link]

Mashable » Ser Davos pays homage to his former king, Stannis, with one simple grammatical correction

Monday 7 August 14:55:53 UTC 2017

Warning: Spoilers ahead. If you've yet to watch the latest episode of Game of Thrones, then divert your eyes. Ser Davos has formed quite the partnership with the King of the North, Jon Snow, but it wasn't that long ago that the smuggler-turned-knight served as Stannis Baratheon's Hand. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams tweets Sophie Turner the best reaction to that 'Game … [Link]

Mashable » Thieving teens return stolen bike with an apology letter and full tank of gas

Monday 7 August 14:54:22 UTC 2017

Canada, your reputation for being polite and saying sorry proceeds you, even when it comes to people who were up to no good. On July 29, Mel Flesher from British Columbia, Canada, posted a plea on Facebook for anyone to help find her boyfriend’s kids’ motorbike.  It was a sweet yellow Yamaha that she discovered was missing from their apartment complex … [Link]

Slashdot » Buggy Software Made Us Miss Money Laundering Scam, Says Australian Bank

Monday 7 August 14:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Australia's Commonwealth Bank has blamed a software update for a money laundering scam that saw criminals send over AU$70m (US$55m) offshore after depositing cash into automatic teller machines. News of the Bank's involvement in the laundering scam broke last week, when Australia's financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC announced that it had found over 53,500 occasions … [Link]

Mashable » Concerned mom wants answers about the sex toy she found in the dishwasher

Monday 7 August 14:39:36 UTC 2017

Please make sure your cups are dishwasher safe, or else things could get really awkward with your mom.  Reddit user fictionbastard had a very uncomfortable moment after a dishwasher completely shrunk her water bottle.  SEE ALSO: There's a hidden vibrator in 'Tacoma' and here's why that's important The Snapchat screenshots she posted show a shriveled up bottle that definitely resembles some … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb is deleting the accounts of suspected neo-Nazis trying to attend the 'Unite The Right' rally

Monday 7 August 14:32:22 UTC 2017

Airbnb isn't letting neo-Nazis take advantage of its services, Gizmodo reported early Monday.  SEE ALSO: What is an Airbnb 'superhost' exactly? It has to do with hospitality, not safety The home-sharing platform has deleted the accounts of suspected attendees of the United The Right, an event to be held in Charlottesville, Virginia this Saturday. The event is being organized by The … [Link]

Mashable » Copper-colored iPhone 8 could be the new hotness now that rose gold is over

Monday 7 August 14:31:06 UTC 2017

The iPhone 8 is expected to be announced next month, and the leaks just won't stop coming ahead of the official launch. Newly leaked images posted to China's Weibo social network via 9to5Mac claim this year's big 10th anniversary iPhone might come in a new "copper gold" color. RIP rose gold? SEE ALSO: I'm losing my mind waiting for Nintendo's SNES … [Link]

Mashable » Arya stark's evolution to becoming a badass sword wielding pro on 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 7 August 14:31:01 UTC 2017

Bran has visions, Sansa is the master of subtle power, but it's Arya who's transformed the most since the siblings first split. She's become a fierce fighter and a lethal assassin, and we're yet to find out who her next target is. Read more…More about Game Of Thrones, Fight, Brienne, Arya Stark, and Valyrian Steel [Link]

Mashable » Netflix just bought its first company—and it's to team up with a comic book legend

Monday 7 August 14:25:25 UTC 2017

Netflix just made its first acquisition—and it's for a whole new world.  The streaming giant has acquired Millarworld, the company of comic book legend Mark Millar.  The deal highlights Netflix's aggressive push into making its own shows based on external characters and stories, something it has already done with numerous Marvel comic-based shows.  Netflix did not disclose the price of the … [Link]

Mashable » Your favorite 'Game of Thrones' character is finally cool again

Monday 7 August 14:19:23 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ do we say to the God of Death?","image":&quo~ stark's evolution to becoming a badass sword wielding pro on 'Game of Thrones'","sources&qu~ of thrones,fight,brienne,arya stark,valyrian steel,swords,real-time video,stark reunion","sec0":null~ of thrones,fight,brienne,arya stark,valyrian steel,swords,real-time video,stark reunion","videoSeriesName~ More about Entertainment, Television, Hbo, Game Of Thrones, and Arya Stark [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans have the perfect theory about what's next for Jamie Lannister

Monday 7 August 14:13:15 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 4. In the battle of Jamie Lannister Vs. Giant Dragon, there can only be one winner. It doesn't necessarily mean it's game over for the loser, though. SEE ALSO: Should we be worried about Jaime after that 'Game of Thrones' cliffhanger? After Jamie went plummeting into that lake at the end … [Link]

Slashdot » Inside the World of Silicon Valley's 'Coasters' — the Millionaire Engineers Who Get Paid Gobs of Money and Barely Work

Monday 7 August 14:05:00 UTC 2017

Business Insider has explored what it calls the "least-secret secret" in the Valley — "resters and vesters," or "coasters" referring to engineers who get paid big bucks without doing too much work, waiting for their stock to vest. From the report: Engineers can wind up in "rest and vest" jobs in a variety of ways. Manny Medina, the CEO of … [Link]

Mashable » Literally 47 minutes of Putin fishing, swimming, and generally living his best life

Monday 7 August 14:03:09 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ 47 minutes of Putin fishing, swimming, and generally living his best life","sources":[{&q~ More about Holidays, Livestream, Swimming, Fishing, and Vladimir Putin [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's Galaxy S8 now comes with a huge battery and rugged body

Monday 7 August 13:30:06 UTC 2017

Every year, for the last four years, Samsung has released a tougher and more rugged version of its flagship Galaxy S phone — and this year's no different. Samsung's new Galaxy S8 Active is the S8's more durable cousin.  Like all previous Active phones, the S8 Active is for people who hate coddling their devices. The phone's marquee feature, however, is … [Link]

Mashable » Apple finally catches up with the rest of the world and joins Instagram

Monday 7 August 13:06:18 UTC 2017

Apple is getting a bit more social. The notoriously social media-shy tech giant just launched a new Instagram account to showcase some of the best photos taken with the iPhone. Like Apple's long-running "Shot on iPhone" campaign, @Apple will exclusively feature curated and credited photos from iPhone users all over the world. The company says product photo galleries, commercials or other … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' gives us the 'Spoils of War' and here's what the critics thought

Monday 7 August 12:59:41 UTC 2017

Given the stunning variety of colorful murders we've witnessed on Game of Thrones, death by dragonfire doesn't seem all that bad. There are just three hours to go in Season 7 after Sunday night's fourth episode, "Spoils of War," and it's now possible to imagine an ending for this whole mess. Forces are in motion all across Westeros, and two of … [Link]

Mashable » How to work flexible hours and make $80,000 a year as a coder

Monday 7 August 12:54:46 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It can take years to become a regular developer that works on large applications like iTunes or Outlook, but you can become a web developer in three months or less – even if you have no coding experience. And the future for web developers … [Link]

Mashable » 20 gadgets under $20 that you'll actually use every day

Monday 7 August 12:36:23 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. There are plenty of products out there that cost less than $20, but most of them never get used. A USB drive that works in outer space? Can’t imagine a situation where that would come in handy unless perhaps you're Richard Branson. Are you … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watching others wash their hands may relieve OCD symptoms

Monday 7 August 12:28:31 UTC 2017

Simply watching other people do compulsive actions can provide some relief to people who have obsessive compulsive disorder, which could lead to new treatments [Link]

New Scientist – News » First implants of stem-cell pouches to ‘cure’ type 1 diabetes

Monday 7 August 12:28:30 UTC 2017

Two people have been given implants of cells derived from embryonic stem cells that may be able to release insulin when needed to manage blood sugar levels [Link]

New Scientist – News » Internet giants need to be reined in for the public good

Monday 7 August 12:28:29 UTC 2017

Self-regulation doesn't work for information monopolies like Facebook. Should we treat them as if they were utility companies to protect ourselves? [Link]

Mashable » Former UK prime minister goes to a posh music festival, Twitter has a field day

Monday 7 August 12:05:44 UTC 2017

What happened to David Cameron?  SEE ALSO: UK politician faces outrage after saying 'n*gger in the woodpile' during Brexit debate The former UK prime minister went off the radar after he resigned following the EU referendum in Britain.  Fast-forward to August 2017, and Cameron suddenly pops up at one of the poshest music festivals in the UK, the Wilderness in Oxfordshire, … [Link]

Mashable » If 'Game of Thrones' kills Drogon, I'll burn everyone alive

Monday 7 August 12:00:00 UTC 2017

This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 4, "The Spoils of War." There were a lot of jaw-dropping moments from Daenerys and Jaime's epic battle in "The Spoils of War." But perhaps none more surprising than the visceral reaction we all had watching Bronn spear our most beloved oversized reptile like some sort of common garden lizard. … [Link]

Mashable » This brief moment from the 'Game of Thrones' Ep 5 trailer will be huge for Jon Snow

Monday 7 August 11:36:39 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains fiery spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5. Now that Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are developing what is quite clearly a burning lust for each other, there's one question that's more important than ever before: when are they going to find out they're both actually related? Well, judging from the preview for next week's episode, it … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Releases Animation of Planned Falcon Heavy Launch

Monday 7 August 11:30:00 UTC 2017

intellitech writes: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently shared a new (and, really freaking cool) animation demonstrating how the company plans to launch the maiden flight of their Falcon Heavy system later this year, which will be the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V used for the moon landings during the Apollo-era. According to Elon Musk's Instragram post, "FH is … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans think Jon has some explaining to do about those cave drawings

Monday 7 August 11:04:11 UTC 2017

Warning: This article contains major spoilers. If you don't want to know what happened in last night's episode, then white walk away! Since his arrival at Dragonstone, Jon Snow has been petitioning Daenerys for her help in the impending battle against the White Walkers. The queen has everything the North needs to have a fighting chance — the army, the dragonglass, … [Link]

Mashable » I'm losing my mind waiting for Nintendo's SNES Classic to go on sale

Monday 7 August 11:00:00 UTC 2017

One of the most anticipated video game consoles of the year — the Nintendo SNES Classic Edition — comes out Sept. 29, and it's still not available for pre-order in the U.S.  I failed to get an original NES Classic Edition before Nintendo discontinued it after only about six months. I'm not about to take another L with the SNES Classic. … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why those 'Game of Thrones' cave paintings look so oddly familiar

Monday 7 August 10:23:56 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 4. Assuming Jon Snow didn't hastily knock up those cavings paintings in a desperate attempt to convince Daenerys the White Walkers are real, there's a chance they might be able to tell us something. Because no detail in Game of Thrones is ever there by accident, right? SEE ALSO: This 1 … [Link]

Mashable » This 'vegan meal' would disappoint anyone who enjoys eating food

Monday 7 August 10:04:32 UTC 2017

Picture this: you're on holiday, the sun is shining, and you're about to have a lovely meal out in a restaurant. What could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a bit, as it turns out.  Gabbie Jarvis was out for dinner with her sister while on holiday in Malaga, Spain, when they had a rather unfortunate experience — one that many vegetarians … [Link]

Mashable » What was Bran Stark's deal during that Arya reunion on 'Game of Thrones'?

Monday 7 August 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Another Game of Thrones episode, another case of creepy Bran.  The Three-eyed Raven has now been reunited with both of his sisters in Winterfell — and he's managed to weird both of them out with his emotionless glare and his casual references to moments in their past. "I saw you at the crossroads," he told Arya. "I thought you might go … [Link]

Mashable » Model says criminal gang kidnapped her and attempted to sell her on the dark web

Monday 7 August 9:47:50 UTC 2017

A 20-year-old British model has said she suffered a horrific ordeal at the hands of a criminal gang who attempted to sell her on the deep web to the highest bidder and asked for ransom in bitcoin.  SEE ALSO: How to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum The model, who identifies herself as Chloe Ayling, was allegedly kidnapped upon arriving in Milan for … [Link]

Mashable » Maisie Williams tweets Sophie Turner the best reaction to that 'Game of Thrones' episode

Monday 7 August 9:43:36 UTC 2017

Warning: This article contains spoilers. Last night we got the Game of Thrones reunion we've all been waiting for. After years apart, the last remaining Stark children returned home to Winterfell. SEE ALSO: Emilia Clarke shared the best Instagram post before that last 'Game of Thrones' episode When Sansa was told that a girl claiming to be Arya Stark had returned, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Parasitic worm eggs may soon be legally sold as food in Germany

Monday 7 August 9:30:00 UTC 2017

Thousands have been infecting themselves with parasites to treat conditions like depression and multiple sclerosis, but we don’t yet know if it works [Link]

New Scientist – News » I tried ingesting rat tapeworm parasites and my poo turned green

Monday 7 August 9:30:00 UTC 2017

With the news that a worm product is being considered for approval as a food ingredient in Germany, Andy Coghlan decided to try out a parasite product [Link]

Mashable » This is what 'The Bachelorette' would look like if all the contestants were Asian

Monday 7 August 9:25:59 UTC 2017

Ever imagined what The Bachelorette would look like with a cast of Asian men? For one, they take their shoes off before they enter the house, and pop pepcid before they drink alcohol. But jokes aside, Wong Fu Productions' eight-minute parody video aims to highlight the lack of diversity in mainstream media. "We made the video to poke fun at … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese tourists get arrested for posing with Nazi salutes in Germany

Monday 7 August 9:08:47 UTC 2017

Two Chinese tourists have been arrested in Germany, after they were seen making Nazi salutes outside the country's parliament. According to police officers in Berlin, the two men, aged 36 and 49, were seen striking "Heil Hitler" salutes in front of the Reichstag building, and taking photographs of each other on their phones. SEE ALSO: Secret stash of Nazi toys, memorabilia … [Link]

Mashable » People are really admiring this perfect circle of shopping trolleys

Monday 7 August 9:07:14 UTC 2017

Beauty is in the world around us, even at your local parking lot. As examined in this perfect circle of shopping trolleys (or carts), which appeared suddenly at the Armidale Central Shopping Centre in Australia on Saturday morning, as reported by the Armidale Express. SEE ALSO: This garden is filled with 7,000 pinwheels Complete with a trio of trolleys arranged like … [Link]

Mashable » Emilia Clarke shared the best Instagram post before that last 'Game of Thrones' episode

Monday 7 August 9:04:31 UTC 2017

Emilia Clarke may be a dragon-riding badass, but that doesn't mean she can't have a laugh now and again too. SEE ALSO: 21 times 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was the Queen of Instagram Just check out her most recent Instagram post: Wait….. did I NOT tell you guys?! Um yeah. Now if he'd only bend the bloody knee there'll … [Link]

Mashable » Google Pixel phones get cheaper ahead of Pixel 2 launch

Monday 7 August 8:45:08 UTC 2017

This is the time of year when you have to decide whether you're gonna wait for the batch of the latest and greatest smartphones, or buy the old versions, often at a substantial discount.  So if you're eyeing a Google Pixel, check out Google's online store to find a number of solid discounts on all variants of the phone.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » 'Despacito' is now the most watched YouTube video of all time

Monday 7 August 8:18:52 UTC 2017

Just weeks after becoming the most streamed song of all time, "Despacito" has now been crowned with another title. With just over 3 billion views, the song has officially become the most viewed video in YouTube history. SEE ALSO: 'Despacito' is officially the song of summer, and here’s why The summer hit, from Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, was released just … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Steve Jobs Loved the IPod Shuffle

Monday 7 August 7:34:00 UTC 2017

"Right after the keynote in which Steve Jobs introduced the iPod Shuffle, I went backstage with one question in mind: What makes an iPod an iPod?" remembers Steven Levy. mirandakatz writes Apple recently announced that it's officially discontinuing the iPod — sad news for anyone who'd prefer to not have to lug around an entire phone to listen to music. … [Link]

Mashable » Get schwifty with this 'Rick and Morty' GIF and meme maker

Monday 7 August 5:59:43 UTC 2017

If you're a fan of The Simpsons, you've likely long enjoyed Frinkiac, the search engine which whips up GIFs and memes from the animated series in a jiffy. Now the same people behind Frinkiac — Paul Kehrer, Sean Schulte, and Allie Young — have put together Master Of All Science, which does the same thing but with the also equally quotable … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Are My Drone Apps Phoning Home?

Monday 7 August 4:39:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader bitwraith noticed something suspicious after flying "a few cheap, ready-to-fly quadcopters" with their smartphone apps, including drones from Odyssey and Eachine. I often turn off my phone's Wi-Fi support before plugging it in to charge at night, only to discover it has mysteriously turned on in the morning. After checking the Wi-Fi Control History on my S7, it … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation, we announce sadness

Monday 7 August 4:02:25 UTC 2017

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris are separating, the couple announced in a joint statement published on Pratt and Faris' various social media accounts at 11 pm ET Sunday night.  SEE ALSO: Chris Pratt's Ice Bucket Challenge May Be the Best Yet "Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating," a message on Pratt's Facebook reads. "We tried hard … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation, we announce a lot of sadness

Monday 7 August 3:37:08 UTC 2017

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris are separating, the couple announced in a joint statement published on Pratt and Faris' various social media accounts at 11 pm ET Sunday night.  SEE ALSO: Chris Pratt's Ice Bucket Challenge May Be the Best Yet "Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating," a message on Pratt's Facebook reads. "We tried hard … [Link]

Mashable » These cats are so lazy even their fights are half-hearted brawls, and cute AF

Monday 7 August 3:26:19 UTC 2017

House cats are perhaps the most skilled of all animals — humans included — when it comes to the modern art of slacking around the house.  And it turns out that that high level chill extends to a new form of combat we will now refer to as cat-slack-fu.  SEE ALSO: After a good dog chewed up a stuffed animal, an … [Link]

Mashable » Arya now has a Valyrian steel weapon, but where did it come from?

Monday 7 August 2:44:00 UTC 2017

Spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode four follow. Don't act like you haven't been warned. That would embarrass everyone.  Well, that wonderful episode gave us many, many things, but it also gave Arya a Valyrian steel dagger.  Littlefinger, in his smarmy way, tried to bond with the newly-returned, newly-creepy Bran by giving him a very special dagger. Bran saw … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2444: Facing FaceID critics!

Monday 7 August 2:40:28 UTC 2017

The look of love? [Link]

Mashable » Next week's 'Game of Thrones' trailer is really playing up that whole Mad Queen thing

Monday 7 August 2:25:49 UTC 2017

Daenerys needs some R-E-S-P-E-C-T, y'all.  After a decisive (if harrowing) victory that saw our Unburnt Queen torch a whole field of Lannister soldiers (and possibly drown Jaime?) in her first battle on Westerosi soil, the teaser trailer for next week's episode is definitely playing up the idea that Dany is taking a few too many cues from her father, the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 4 finally gave us the battle we've been waiting six seasons to see

Monday 7 August 2:16:00 UTC 2017

This recap is dark and full of spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 4, titled "The Spoils of War." Are you still shaking? I'm still shaking.  Episode 4 finally brought Daenerys Targaryen to mainland Westeros — a monumental power play that's been six seasons in the making.  Dany's grand entrance is huge for a number of reasons, not least … [Link]

Mashable » Should we be worried about Jaime after that 'Game of Thrones' cliffhanger?

Monday 7 August 2:05:00 UTC 2017

This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 4, titled "The Spoils of War." Season 7 has not been kind to Jaime Lannister.  Over the course of four episodes, our favorite Kingslayer has been disrespected by no less than his sister, punk rock pirate Euron Greyjoy, and Olenna Tyrell, who actually managed to use her own death scene … [Link]

Mashable » A koala walks into a pharmacy, and all people could do was watch

Monday 7 August 2:03:29 UTC 2017

Koalas are native to Australia, but it's not everyday you see this. Shoppers at Tocumwal Pharmacy in Tocumwal, Australia were stopped in their tracks when a lone koala decided to have a little stroll through the store on Friday. SEE ALSO: These aren't stuffed animals, they're chiffon cakes It's not clear why the koala chose to enter the store out of … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone lost their minds during that last battle in 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 7 August 2:03:08 UTC 2017

Spoilers follow for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode four. So don't act like you haven't been warned, dummy.  HOOOOooooooooo boy. That last scene.  Well, well, well. Instead of sending her dragons to burn King's Landing to the ground and ruling a pile of ash, Dany decided to bring one dragon to burn down all of King's Landing's food. Makes sense.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Net Neutrality Rollback Faces New Criticism From US Congress — And 16 Million Comments

Monday 7 August 1:49:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes TechCrunch's newest update on the FCC's attempt to gut net neutrality protections: 10 Representatives who helped craft the law governing the FCC itself have submitted an official comment on the proposal ruthlessly dismantling it… The FCC is well within its rights to interpret the law, and it doesn't have to listen to contrary comments from the … [Link]

Mashable » That 'Game of Thrones' Stark family reunion had the internet 😭 😭 😭

Monday 7 August 1:26:48 UTC 2017

Spoilers follow for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode four. So don't act like you haven't been warned, dummy.  Finally, (most of) the Starks are back together.  With winter falling all around Winterfell, it was only fitting that the Starks have a family reunion for almost everyone who's still alive.  This episode saw the triumphant return of Arya. Though two dullards … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk reveals SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch animation, and it's amazing

Monday 7 August 0:57:23 UTC 2017

We’re only about four months away from the first SpaceX launch of the most powerful rocket ship on the planet, the Falcon Heavy, and now we have an idea of what that'll look like.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk celebrates Tesla Model S record-setting mileage trip In a post on his Instagram page on Friday, SpaceX founder Elon Musk revealed a new … [Link]

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