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 » Detail in 'Game of Thrones' Episode 6 trailer hints at a chilling White Walker reveal

Monday 14 August 23:41:03 UTC 2017

The sneak peek at episode 6 of Game of Thrones gave us the chills — and not just because it looks like a zombie horde is going to be chewing up our favorite characters. Most of us were too busy trying to keep track of who might die next among the Magnificent  Seven of Westeros. But an eagle-eyed Redditors caught a … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift wins symbolic award of $1 in assault lawsuit

Monday 14 August 23:23:38 UTC 2017

Taylor Swift won the $1 assault and battery lawsuit she lobbed against a radio DJ who was suing her for defamation.   At a federal courthouse in Denver on Monday afternoon, a jury of six women and two men found David Mueller guilty of inappropriately touching Swift in 2013 at a meet-and-greet after a Denver concert.  BREAKING: Jury sides with Taylor … [Link]

Slashdot » Discord Bans Servers That Promote Nazi Ideology

Monday 14 August 23:20:00 UTC 2017

A popular video game chat service with over 25 million users announced today that it had shut down "a number of accounts" following violence instigated by white supremacists over the weekend. Discord, the service "which lets users chat with voice and text, was being used by proponents of Nazi ideology both before and after the attacks in Charlottesville, Virginia," reports … [Link]

Mashable » Your next Spotify suggestion could come from Facebook Messenger

Monday 14 August 22:59:35 UTC 2017

Facebook Messenger uses an AI assistant called 'M' to suggest Uber rides and remind you to pay a friend back. But M now has a new task — to suggest what music you should listen to on Spotify.  SEE ALSO: Spotify Is Watching You M will step in with the suggestions when you mention related phrases in your conversations. Just type … [Link]

Mashable » Google is now letting you use its Contacts app on any Android phone

Monday 14 August 22:54:11 UTC 2017

Google Contacts used to be exclusive to Nexus, Pixel, and Android One devices. But Google is making it available for anyone with an Android starting now. SEE ALSO: GBoard now supports YouTube and Google Maps for faster texting Your smartphone just has to be running Android 5.0 Lollipop or newer to be able to use the Contacts app.  This is useful … [Link]

Mashable » Google just added 30 languages to its voice-to-text feature in Gboard

Monday 14 August 22:50:31 UTC 2017

Google announced today its adding 30 new languages to voice typing in its popular keyboard app, Gboard. Now, people who speak Gujarati (India) or Nepali (Nepal) can simply talk directly to their phone rather than having to type as long as Gboard is set as the phone's default keyboard. The new update will bring the total number of supported languages in … [Link]

Mashable » IKEA shows how you can make your own 'Game of Thrones' cape

Monday 14 August 22:49:19 UTC 2017

Despite the untold millions of dollars it costs to produce Game of Thrones, it turns out the HBO show’s costume designer shops at IKEA just like the rest of us.  During a talk at the Getty Museum event in Los Angeles last year, head costume designer Michele Clapton revealed that the capes worn by the Night's Watch are actually just sheepskin … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Successfully Launches, Recovers Falcon 9 For CRS-12

Monday 14 August 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Another SpaceX rocket has been successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center today, carrying a Dragon capsule loaded with over 6,400 pounds of cargo destined for the International Space Station. This marks an even dozen for ISS resupply missions launched by SpaceX under contract to NASA. TechCrunch reports: The rocket successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 12:31 PM … [Link]

Mashable » Who knew shredding a Stretch Armstrong doll could sound so disgusting?

Monday 14 August 22:14:52 UTC 2017

If the popularity of Hydraulic Press has taught us anything, it's that the internet has a sick obsession with watching things being crushed, smashed, and generally obliterated.  That explains why so many people watched this disgusting, yet satisfying video from user PressTube of a Stretch Armstrong doll being completely shredded to pieces.  Not only is the sight of rubbery, gel-filled … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Use A Weather API? You Could Win Big!

Monday 14 August 22:11:39 UTC 2017

Do you use or plan to use a weather API in the near future? If so, we would love to hear your thoughts on the landscape of Weather APIs on the market. While we would hope that the resulting improvements in Weather APIs that come from your input would be enough incentive, we understand it never hurts to sweeten the … [Link]

Mashable » Lose yourself and $2 million in Eminem’s outdated Michigan mansion

Monday 14 August 22:08:32 UTC 2017

Tell a friend, Eminem is selling his house. SEE ALSO: Eminem raps birthday message to his pal 50 Cent The rapper's suburban Michigan mansion — with a private pond and guard house — is on the market for just under $2 million. That's quite the steal for the five-bedroom, 6-acre estate considering the real slim shady purchased the home for $4.75 … [Link]

Mashable » What to do when you really want to use a group shot on Tinder

Monday 14 August 22:07:23 UTC 2017

Everyone knows a big no-no of Tinder profile photos is group shots. There's no way to tell which cutie is the cutie you'll potentially be swiping right on.  But one creative Tinder user named Kayla, found a way around this problem.  SEE ALSO: Oops. You've been picking the wrong dating profile pics all this time. Reddit user FuckApathy posted a screenshot … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Investors Slam Travis Kalanick In Open Letter To Employees

Monday 14 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Benchmark Capital, one of Uber's largest investors, is trying to explain its legal feud with former CEO Travis Kalanick to the ride-sharing company's employees. Benchmark sued Kalanick for fraud last week, adding another controversy to the company's already disastrous summer. In an open letter to Uber employees, Benchmark slammed Kalanick's leadership of … [Link]

Mashable » Obama responds to Charlottesville with one of the most liked tweets in history

Monday 14 August 21:57:54 UTC 2017

After a "Unite the Right" white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, turned deadly on Saturday, former president Barack Obama reached out on Twitter to comfort Americans. While President Trump was silent on the platform, refusing to address the violent clash between hate groups and protesters for hours, Obama shared a powerful message in the form of a Nelson Mandella quote about … [Link]

Mashable » Gaming chat app shuts down alt-right server, bans racists and neo-Nazis

Monday 14 August 21:55:52 UTC 2017

Racists will have to find a new place to talk online.  Popular voice and text chat app Discord shut down the alt-right server and banned accounts associated with the events in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend. Discord announced on Twitter today that it shut down a chat server associated with AltRight.com, a hate-filled, white supremacist website for the alt-right movement, and banned … [Link]

Mashable » 80 totally benign things Trump condemned more harshly than neo-Nazis

Monday 14 August 21:46:27 UTC 2017

Today was the day Donald Trump read off a teleprompter. After Trump came under fire from nearly everyone for failing to criticize the white supremacists behind Charlottesville, two days later, the president finally dragged himself to a podium today to state, once and for all, that racism is bad.  DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~ It's a lesson most of us learned in the womb, and … [Link]

Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson's nephew drops the mic on cultural appropriation

Monday 14 August 21:44:39 UTC 2017

On this episode of 'StarTalk on Mashable,' Neil deGrasse Tyson's nephew, Steve Tyson drops some hip-hop knowledge and talks about cultural appropriation. Check out the full StarTalk podcast featuring interview clips from rapper/producer Logic here.  StarTalk on Mashable is a video series, produced by Mashable and StarTalk Radio.  StarTalk Radio is a podcast and radio program hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse … [Link]

Mashable » An inflatable Trump rat is waiting for the president in Manhattan

Monday 14 August 21:34:53 UTC 2017

President Trump has a large, inflatable surprise waiting for him when he returns to Manhattan — a giant rat made in his likeness. SEE ALSO: Protesters, journalists capture sobering images of racists marching in Charlottesville The Trump rat, an art installation that was funded via Kickstarter, has been greeting New Yorkers at Fifth Ave. and 59th Street.  Here it is in … [Link]

Mashable » Make your own Jack Sparrow costume from a pile of belts, beads, and thrift store clothes

Monday 14 August 21:29:59 UTC 2017

Captain Jack Sparrow said, "Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate." Truer words were never spoken because sometimes treasure is a pile of old clothes. In this episode of DIY Costume Squad, Dustin McLean transforms a pile of old clothes into a DIY costume worthy of everyone's favorite pirate. Visit CineFix on YouTube for more episodes and movie-related content.  Read more… … [Link]

Mashable » Deadmau5 interrupts his wedding weekend to buy 'Rick and Morty' Szechuan sauce

Monday 14 August 21:27:13 UTC 2017

Over the weekend, Deadmau5 got married. More importantly, he bought a bottle of Rick and Morty's famed McDonald's Szechaun sauce for thousands of dollars.  Because, you know, priorities. SEE ALSO: 'Rick and Morty' went super Freudian in 'Pickle Rick' and it was perfection As we reported last week, the 64 oz. bottle was put up for auction by Comicbook.com writer Robert … [Link]

Slashdot » From Google To Yahoo, Tech Grapples With White Male Discontent

Monday 14 August 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Reader joshtops shares a Bloomberg report: Google isn't the only Silicon Valley employer being accused of hostility to white men. Yahoo and Tata Consultancy Services were already fighting discrimination lawsuits brought by white men before Google engineer James Damore ignited a firestorm — and got himself fired — with an internal memo criticizing the company's diversity efforts and claiming women … [Link]

Mashable » Internet vigilantes are naming and shaming the Charlottesville white supremacists

Monday 14 August 21:15:24 UTC 2017

Torch-wielding racists in Charlottesville marched as a largely anonymous group, but several of them are nameless no more. Internet vigilantes on social media identified some of the white supremacists who descended upon Charlottesville this weekend, which is what happens when the modern version of the Ku Klux Klan doesn't bother to wear hoods. As a result, some of those men have … [Link]

Mashable » The Philadelphia 76ers’ female esports squad is getting the all-star treatment

Monday 14 August 21:14:33 UTC 2017

Last September, the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers made headlines when it became the first major U.S. sports franchise to acquire and operate an esports team: Team Dignitas. Dignitas consists of multiple teams across several titles, including an all-female Counter-Strike squad, one of only a handful in the world. Dignitas players are salaried and have full access to the 76ers' training facility, … [Link]

Mashable » All hail King Jon Targaryen, first of his name: Why you should support Jon Snow for the Iron Throne

Monday 14 August 21:09:35 UTC 2017

Yes, you have good reasons to dislike Jon Snow.  He keeps being promoted beyond his ability. He made huge tactical errors that killed hundreds at the Battle of the Bastards and had to be saved by Littlefinger. He didn't see a Night's Watch conspiracy that was right under his nose, and walked out on his brothers after his miraculous resurrection. He's … [Link]

Mashable » Family finds a live scorpion inside their bananas

Monday 14 August 21:03:52 UTC 2017

Cross bananas off the list of things we can still enjoy. Canadian weatherman Nathan Coleman showed off a scorpion inside a bag of Delmonico bananas that his wife purchased from a Costco store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. "We noticed something moving in the bananas, and it appears to be a scorpion," Coleman said in a video featured on The Weather Network. … [Link]

Mashable » The Commuter Diaries: 10 facts about being a commuter in New York

Monday 14 August 20:58:43 UTC 2017

Paid Content BySamsoniteNew York City — what a town.It’s no secret that living in this massive city of 8.5 million takes the kinds of guts that can withstand the occasional flat tire, stalled train, or trash-filled bike lane.Whether you drive, ride your bicycle, or take the subway, commuting in New York presents a special set of challenges unlike anywhere else on … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Plasticity Moving Two New NLP APIs to Public Beta

Monday 14 August 20:58:29 UTC 2017

Plasticity, an AI-based natural language processing (NLP) solution provider, is scheduled to move its two latest APIs (Lingua Dialogue Engine and Brevis Summarizer) from private to public beta soon. Lingua provides access to "human-like" NLP responses to questions and intents. Brevis provides "extractive or abstractive summarization" of text from articles or other sources. [Link]

Mashable » Quiz: How closely did you watch the most recent episode of 'Game of Thrones'?

Monday 14 August 20:51:14 UTC 2017

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Mashable » A comprehensive breakdown of Donald Trump's absurd, unofficial 2020 campaign ad

Monday 14 August 20:49:47 UTC 2017

Donald Trump is barely seven months into his scandal-ridden first term as president and he's already dropped a ludicrous ad that both makes the free press out to be an enemy of the American people and sets the stage for a 2020 reelection campaign. Because what we really need is another reason to drink on Monday. SEE ALSO: Charlottesville really … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's Travis Kalanick 'disappointed' that his awful past caught up with him

Monday 14 August 20:47:33 UTC 2017

As Uber continues to flail in its own drama, ousted CEO Travis Kalanick defended his role in the company on Monday. SEE ALSO: Uber at war: Major investor sues cofounder Travis Kalanick for fraud After Uber investor Benchmark filed a lawsuit against Kalanick last week and publicly issued a letter criticizing Kalanick to Uber employees Monday, Kalanick condemned their actions in … [Link]

Mashable » 'League of Legends' pro blames bad performance on … something sexual

Monday 14 August 20:40:31 UTC 2017

If you want to go pro in video games, you can't let sexy times get in the way. After a couple weeks of spotty performance, pro League of Legends player Li "Vasilii" Wei issued a statement to fans on Weibo explaining why exactly he was playing poorly, and to explain his absence from some of his team's matches. The reason: "Sensual … [Link]

Slashdot » Opera Kills Off Its Free Data-Saving App, Opera Max

Monday 14 August 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Mark Wycislik-Wilson, writing for BetaNews: Opera Max — the free data-saving and VPN-like tool from the team behind the Opera web browser — is being killed off. The app has been removed from Google Play with immediate effect, and there will be no more updates. Opera is not really giving a reason for the sudden decision other that the fact … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sonic Mania' reviews say this is the game fans have been waiting on for ages

Monday 14 August 20:34:42 UTC 2017

There’s a new Sonic the Hedgehog game called Sonic Mania, and it's apparently great. That's not the typical look for Sega's mascot. Plenty of games starring the speedy, blue hedgehog have come out since the '90s heyday when he went toe-to-toe with Nintendo's Mario, but few have managed to really resonate. SEE ALSO: Sonic the Hedgehog is now a symbol of … [Link]

Mashable » 5 way to encourage kids to be entrepreneurs

Monday 14 August 20:27:24 UTC 2017

The average millennial is often depicted as driving for Uber, making clothes for Etsy, starting a food truck and maybe a software company on the side. In other words, millennials are typically considered the most entrepreneurial generation.  That’s why I was surprised to see that "millennials are on track to be the least entrepreneurial generation in history." That’s what Economic Innovation … [Link]

Slashdot » I Bought a Book About the Internet From 1994 and None of the Links Worked

Monday 14 August 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report (condensed for space and clarity): For crate-diggers of all stripes, the internet is awesome for one reason: The crate never ends. There's always something new to find online, because people keep creating new things to throw into that crate. But that crate has a hole at the bottom. Stuff is falling out just as … [Link]

Popular Science » How to make sure your eclipse glasses actually work

Monday 14 August 19:57:31 UTC 2017

Space Don't fry your eyeballs with counterfeits. With the Great American Eclipse approaching, there are counterfeit glasses everywhere. Don't get fooled. [Link]

Mashable » How you can take action against white supremacy after Charlottesville

Monday 14 August 19:47:15 UTC 2017

The "Unite the Right" white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, was a stark reminder of an unsettling but well-known fact: racism and bigotry are deeply embedded in this country's fabric.  Many people, especially white progressives, looked at the news over the weekend in disbelief — amazed that such hatred could be displayed in such a horrifically flashy, unapologetic way in 2017. … [Link]

Mashable » Never worry about a dull photo again with this mini flashlight clip

Monday 14 August 19:32:45 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Don't be the victim of full selfies. This mini flashlight is here for you. The enhancing LED fill-light can help brighten up any photo opportunity, whether it’s at the top of a mountain or inside of a club. SEE ALSO: Become a kickass photographer … [Link]

Mashable » Increase your productivity with this Jetsons-esque smart mirror

Monday 14 August 19:28:28 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The MirroCool is an all-in-one smart mirror with proprietary facial recognition that will revolutionize the way you look at yourself. Everyone has those mornings where you're rushing out the door to work and you suddenly end up in a thunderstorm with no umbrella. … [Link]

Mashable » 4 reportedly arrested after 'Game of Thrones' episode leaked in India

Monday 14 August 19:23:57 UTC 2017

A Game of Thrones episode was leaked in India and police have nabbed four suspects in connection with the unauthorized release. SEE ALSO: HBO gets hacked, upcoming 'Game of Thrones' episode info leaked An AFP report said four were arrested Monday in Mumbai for leaking the popular HBO show's fourth episode, "The Spoils of War," from the current season before … [Link]

Mashable » Barack Obama delivered a special message for Chance the Rapper and Chicago

Monday 14 August 19:23:56 UTC 2017

Chicago’s annual Bud Billiken Parade was extra special this year.  The Windy City's golden boy Chance the Rapper was in attendance at the largest African American parade in the United States as the grand marshal—and surprised the city with a free concert. Future and Jeremiah joined him on stage, but it was Barack Obama's emergence from his private life that was … [Link]

Mashable » Teen's weather report goes very, very wrong

Monday 14 August 19:21:00 UTC 2017

After her seven second career as a weather person, Hannah is now seeking alternative career options.  Read more… More about Funny, Cars, Weather, Viral Videos, and Cinefix [Link]

Slashdot » Google Hires Former Star Apple Engineer Chris Lattner For Its AI Team

Monday 14 August 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Chris Lattner, a legend in the world of Apple software, has joined another rival of the iPhone maker: Alphabet's Google, where he will work on artificial intelligence. Lattner announced the news on Twitter on Monday, saying he will start next week. His arrival at Mountain View, California-based Google comes after a brief stint as … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft knows there were issues with Surface devices, but everything should be fine now

Monday 14 August 19:15:55 UTC 2017

Microsoft is on the defense after Consumer Reports withdrew its recommendation for the Surface Pro and Surface Book computers last week, alleging the devices had poor reliability.  The non-profit publication reported its survey of 90,000 tablet and laptop owners found, "25 percent of Microsoft laptops and tablets will present their owners with problems by the end of the second year of … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence wants your help identifying the 'pathetic cowards' at the Charlottesville rally

Monday 14 August 19:14:30 UTC 2017

Jennifer Lawrence has joined many celebrities who have used their platforms to denounce the actions of white supremacists—but her new approach is slightly different. She needs your help.  The actress, who's only public social media account is Facebook, shared images of people at the white suprematist rally that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend and included a homework assignment … [Link]

Mashable » If your pancakes aren't in the shape of emoji then you're not doing this millennial thing right

Monday 14 August 19:02:44 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You express yourself via emoji all day long — why not let your breakfast get in on the fun? Create perfectly circular silver dollar pancakes emblazoned with seven different expressions with the help of this smiley face pancake pan.  SEE ALSO: This giant puzzle … [Link]

Mashable » 4 takeaways from last night's 'Game of Thrones' and we threw in some stuff so it looks like you're working

Monday 14 August 18:53:52 UTC 2017

SPOILERS, y'all. You know what you're doing.  Last night's episode of Game of Thrones 'Eastwatch' was, by this season's standards, fairly slow. At least on the surface. Sure there was no huge battle, only a couple dragon-related deaths, and characters seem to move about the continent as if they have cars, but a lot of things still happened underneath the surface. … [Link]

Mashable » Upgrade movie night with this epic portable projector

Monday 14 August 18:46:05 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Impromptu movie nights are great but tons of people hovering around your laptop screen is not. In these trying times, you may want to invest in the DBPOWER LED portable projector, today's lightning deal on Amazon.  SEE ALSO: Score a great career in tech … [Link]

Mashable » The wild world of cryptocurrency—and how it could make you rich

Monday 14 August 18:44:31 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Want to get rich enough to fill bathtubs with dollar bills just for kicks? Could Bitcoin make that happen? Let's dive in. When Bitcoin debuted in 2009, its early adopters bought up large amounts of the digital currency for pennies. Since then, Bitcoin’s value … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Cancels Domain Registration For Neo-Nazi Website Daily Stormer

Monday 14 August 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Google has cancelled the domain registration for The Daily Stormer, the company confirmed to news outlet BusinessInsider. After GoDaddy kicked the neo-Nazi website off its service on Monday, a "whois" search for the domain had noted that the website had moved its domain registrar to Google. In a statement, Google said, "We are cancelling Daily Stormer's registration with Google Domains … [Link]

Mashable » Google cancels The Daily Stormer's domain registration just hours after GoDaddy warning

Monday 14 August 18:39:50 UTC 2017

Google is not allowing neo-Nazi site The Daily Stormer to host its domain with the platform, Reuters reported. This move comes only hours after GoDaddy, the former host, gave the website a 24-hour heads up before it would be removed. We informed The Daily Stormer that they have 24 hours to move the domain to another provider, as they have violated … [Link]

Mashable » Did 'Game of Thrones' seriously just spear Drogon then go LOL JK?

Monday 14 August 18:26:31 UTC 2017

Like Jaime sinking to his doom at the bottom of a river, we all waited with bated breath to know what would happen after Game of Thrones' biggest battle and cliffhangers of the season. "The Spoils of War" left all our favorite characters in the literal heat of battle. Most importantly (to us), it left Drogon speared with a scorpion ballista … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat's newest feature is a game changer for concerts

Monday 14 August 18:23:27 UTC 2017

Having FOMO about not seeing Lorde at Outside Lands? Well, Snapchat just released a feature that could help alleviate your melodrama. Called Crowd Surf, the feature connects snaps based on their audio and stitches them together in an attempt to give a near-seamless look at a live event from multiple perspectives. The new feature is already live within select Our Stories … [Link]

Mashable » What Happens When Your iPhone Dies?

Monday 14 August 18:22:18 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Donald Trump’s teleprompter is back from vacation to denounce racism

Monday 14 August 18:17:02 UTC 2017

After a weekend of violence in Charlottesville prompted by rallying white supremacists, President Donald Trump went on camera Monday to… read off a teleprompter. Trump isn't known for his extemporaneous speaking (or tweeting) skills. On Saturday his lukewarm tweet condemning violence in Charlottesville from "many sides" was swiftly and strongly critiqued for its failure to address white supremacist ideology, the KKK … [Link]

Mashable » 10 ingenious products that help make traveling less stressful

Monday 14 August 18:13:35 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Throughout the glorious 114-year history of modern aviation, one fact has remained true: sometimes flying sucks. Don’t misunderstand — it’s also a total miracle. It’s amazing that we can hop on a plane in New York and arrive in Los Angeles in a matter … [Link]

Mashable » 'Deadpool 2' stunt person dead following motorcycle accident on set

Monday 14 August 18:04:09 UTC 2017

Sad news from the Deadpool 2 set: TMZ is reporting that a stunt person has died after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle wreck. SEE ALSO: Ryan Reynolds starts filming 'Deadpool' sequel, holds off on sarcastic comment Vancouver police confirmed the death on social media: A stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle. VPD … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Launches Radeon RX Vega 64 and Vega 56, Taking On GeForce GTX 1080 and 1070

Monday 14 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: AMD has finally launched its Radeon RX Vega series of graphics cards today, based on the company's next generation Vega 10 GPU architecture. There are three base card specs announced, though there are four cards total, with a Limited Edition air-cooled card as well. Three of the cards have 64 NGCs (Next Generation Compute Units) with 4096 stream … [Link]

Popular Science » How to avoid spoilers online

Monday 14 August 17:44:09 UTC 2017

DIY Ignorance is bliss. To steer clear of plot twists and big reveals for your favorite shows—without going entirely offline—simply follow these tips for avoiding internet spoilers. [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX just landed a rocket back on Earth after flying it to space. How's your Monday?

Monday 14 August 17:32:56 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ just landed a rocket back on Earth after flying it to space. How's your Monday?","sources":[~ More about Space, Nasa, Science, Elon Musk, and Rockets [Link]

Popular Science » Yes, you can still get the bubonic plague. Here's what to look out for.

Monday 14 August 17:29:00 UTC 2017

Health It's less terrifying than you might think. When headlines proclaim that the bubonic plague is alive in Arizona (or New Mexico, or wherever) it feels like some archaic monster has risen from the grave. The reality… [Link]

Mashable » Great Scott! There's a new DeLorean flying car in the works

Monday 14 August 17:25:57 UTC 2017

The DeLorean brand is synonymous with the flying car/time machine of the Back to the Future film series — but in our actual future, the DeLorean name could soon be even more recognizable because of IRL personal flying machines.  DeLorean Aerospace, a company started by Paul DeLorean (nephew of DeLorean Motors mastermind John) is creating a pilotless vertical takeoff and landing … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists discover 91 volcanoes slumbering beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet

Monday 14 August 17:21:36 UTC 2017

In a discovery that sounds like the premise for an environmental disaster movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal, researchers say they've identified 91 previously unknown volcanoes sitting underneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.  Yes, that's the same ice sheet that climate scientists are concerned has slid into an irreversible collapse, due to human-caused global warming. If verified through other studies, the new results … [Link]

Slashdot » Andy Rubin's Essential Is Now Valued at Over a Billion Dollars Without Shipping a Single Phone

Monday 14 August 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Essential, the new phone startup from Android founder Andy Rubin, is now a unicorn, according to reports from over the weekend. If you're not up to date on the parlance of Silicon Valley, a unicorn is a company that's valued at over $1 billion dollars, which is no small feat in today's market. This … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Choosing alternative cancer treatment doubles your risk of death

Monday 14 August 16:58:00 UTC 2017

People who choose alternative cancer medicines tend to be wealthier and have higher levels of education, but are more than twice as likely to die in five years [Link]

Mashable » Gaming superstars talk about what it was like to be famous in South Korea

Monday 14 August 16:56:53 UTC 2017

Ah, the good old days.  A handful of some of the most successful professional StarCraft players were gathered by South Korean YouTube channel Solfa to talk about their glory days at the height of esports — at least StarCraft esports. These players talk about how they used to get recognized in public almost every day, the amount of time they … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram husband's parody wellness account is comedy gold

Monday 14 August 16:54:12 UTC 2017

It’s nigh-on impossible to scroll through Instagram without stumbling upon a post about #wellness.  But, one "Instagram husband" has had enough of assisting his aspiring wellness influencer girlfriend and has launched his very own parody account. And, it's a thing of wonder.  SEE ALSO: Hilarious Instagram account is as sick of the #EatClean craze as you are Edward Lane, who's a … [Link]

Mashable » Those solar eclipse glasses you bought on Amazon might not protect your eyes after all

Monday 14 August 16:48:30 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ how to tell if your glasses are safe…","image":&qu~ solar eclipse glasses you bought on Amazon might not protect your eyes after all","sources":[{&qu~ eclipse,eclipse,recall,glasses,prot~ eyewear","sec0":null~ eclipse,eclipse,recall,glasses,prot~ eyewear","videoSeriesName~ More about Conversations, Space, Amazon, Science, and Solar Eclipse [Link]

Mashable » The next Apple Watch could be the first must-have smartwatch

Monday 14 August 16:46:22 UTC 2017

Apple is getting ready to launch a new version of the Apple Watch that doesn't need to be paired with an iPhone in order to work, according to Bloomberg. The report, published earlier this month, claims the next version of the watch will include an LTE chip for internet connectivity and suggests the watch's square casing may receive a radical new … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk's SpaceX starts off its week with an impressive rocket launch and landing

Monday 14 August 16:44:34 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ just landed a rocket back on Earth after flying it to space. How's your Monday?","sources":[~ More about Nasa, Science, Spaceflight, Elon Musk, and Private Spaceflight [Link]

Mashable » Kesha comes out to support Taylor Swift following removal from groping trial

Monday 14 August 16:44:33 UTC 2017

When a court denied Kesha's request to be released from her record contract with producer Dr. Luke in early 2016, fellow musician Taylor Swift came to her aid. Now, after the Friday ruling that excused Swift from a former radio DJ's defamation case against the singer, Kesha is coming out to support her friend on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift excused … [Link]

Mashable » These bloggers are on a mission to Instagram every 'Game of Thrones' location

Monday 14 August 16:42:31 UTC 2017

It’s a question that's plagued Game of Thrones fans ever since the very beginning: what the sweet hell are we supposed to do to pass the long, long months in between seasons? Well, two fans seem to have found a solution. SEE ALSO: Bronn from 'Game of Thrones' says his postman won't talk to him after he shot Daenerys' dragon Tiia … [Link]

Slashdot » Spyware Apps Found on Google Play Store

Monday 14 August 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Researchers at the security firm Lookout have identified a family of malicious Android apps, referred to as SonicSpy. From a report: Experts say the malware author modified a version of the official Telegram app, injected the spyware code, rebranded it, and uploaded the modified app on the Play Store. In total, the crook uploaded the app three times on the … [Link]

Mashable » America is too prudish for the flapping wangs of 'Conan Exiles,' apparently

Monday 14 August 16:27:39 UTC 2017

Conan Exiles just got a lot less hilarious. When the online survival game for ripped barbarian wish fulfillment launches in early access for Xbox One on Aug. 16, it will have 100 percent fewer naked bodies. Also: 100 percent less hilarity. SEE ALSO: The unusual lawsuit involving Miss Cleo and 'GTA': A lawyer's view There was much noise around the game's … [Link]

Mashable » 'Little Mermaid' actress has something to say to those who have criticized an Asian-American Ariel

Monday 14 August 16:25:50 UTC 2017

When Diana Huey, a Japanese-born actress, accepted a role as Ariel in a the touring production of "The Little Mermaid," some folks were mad.  In conversation with Buffalo News, Huey explains she came across Facebook comments from people discussing the show before a Memphis performance. Folks were actively disagreeing with her casting because she was not a white woman, despite the … [Link]

Mashable » Fired Google engineer James Damore rubs elbows with his supporters on Reddit AMA

Monday 14 August 16:23:14 UTC 2017

Looks like fired Google engineer James Damore isn't disappearing from our news feeds anytime soon. The man behind the 10-page manifesto that claimed there are "biological causes" that prevent more women from getting jobs in tech made that clear by wearing a T-shirt with an altered version of the Google logo that reads "Goolag." The meme originated on 4chan's far-right /pol/ … [Link]

Mashable » 'League of Legends' developer loses lawsuit for using soccer player's likeness

Monday 14 August 16:19:49 UTC 2017

League of Legends developer Riot Games just learned an important (and potentially expensive) lesson: You can't use someone's likeness without their permission. Former professional soccer player Edgar Davids won a lawsuit against Riot Games alleging that a character skin in League of Legends used his likeness. A Dutch judge agreed with Davids's allegations and now Riot is going to have to … [Link]

Popular Science » What can genetic testing really tell you?

Monday 14 August 16:13:37 UTC 2017

Ask Us Anything Risk is not a diagnosis. Have you wondered what your genes might mean for your future health and wellbeing? Genetic tests can give you some insight, but it's more complex than it seems. [Link]

Popular Science » Last week in tech: It’s all fun and games until robots take over

Monday 14 August 16:03:34 UTC 2017

Gadgets It's been an interesting week here at Camp PopSci! Let's recap all the interesting tech stories you may have missed. Robots beat us at video games, Netflix and Disney had a breakup, and all the other interesting stuff you missed while you were enjoying summer leisure. [Link]

Mashable » Exclusive: Here's the title, cover, and release date of the next book in Sabaa Tahir's 'An Ember In The Ashes' series

Monday 14 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

When A Torch Against The Night — the second and most recent book in Sabaa Tahir's An Ember In The Ashes series — ended, it left fans with one big mystery: What's next? Though Tahir told the Associated Press there would be two more books in the series, nobody knew what battles our hero Laia would have to face next. Even … [Link]

Mashable » How Afghanistan's First Female Tech CEO Empowers Girls Worldwide

Monday 14 August 15:56:21 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Afghanistan, Mashable Reels, Roya Mahboob, Social Good, and Activism [Link]

Mashable » These vibrating wristbands claim to melt stress away in just 30 seconds

Monday 14 August 15:50:07 UTC 2017

TouchPoints is a pair of pulsating wearables that use stimulating vibrations to help diffuse stress. Bilateral Alternating Stimulation Tactile (BLAST) has been used in several studies to treat stress disorders. The stimulation prompts the brain to reassign its response to stress from an impulsive "fight or flight" reaction to a logical, rational reasoning. Read more…More about Science, Technology, Health, Wearables, and … [Link]

Slashdot » Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry Pleads Not Guilty to Creating Banking Malware

Monday 14 August 15:50:00 UTC 2017

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, reporting for Motherboard: Monday, the well-known security researcher who became famous after helping to stop the destructive WannaCry ransomware outbreak pleaded "not guilty" to creating software that would later become banking malware. Marcus Hutchins — better known by his online nickname MalwareTech — was arrested in early August in Las Vegas after the hacking conference Def Con. The … [Link]

Mashable » Kilgrave is back in 'Jessica Jones' season 2, but how?

Monday 14 August 15:41:21 UTC 2017

That Kilgrave sure has a way of worming into everything – and as of today, that includes Jessica Jones season 2.  Entertainment Weekly is reporting that David Tennant will return as the mind-controlling villain, and even has the photo to prove it. But … how can this be? SEE ALSO: Netflix's 'Jessica Jones' knows how to handle trauma — and the … [Link]

Mashable » Grownups will love riding this all-electric smart scooter but it comes at a hefty price

Monday 14 August 15:37:39 UTC 2017

Immotor Go is a portable electric scooter with a three-wheel design that makes it easy for anyone to ride. It can go as fast as 16 mph and can even carry your bags. But there are still a few kinks that needs to be worked on like the maneuvers and its ability to reverse. Read more…More about Transportation, Mashable Video, Electric, … [Link]

Mashable » Why you should be paying attention to Davos Seaworth on 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 14 August 15:36:58 UTC 2017

If all of Game of Thrones had an MVP, it'd be this week's clear winner: Ser Davos Seaworth, the Onion Knight. Davos has survived many years in the hellhole that is Westeros, not by being cunning or manipulative, but by trusting his instincts. In "Eastwatch," Davos does his best to talk sense into the hubristic leaders on every side of him, … [Link]

Slashdot » Device That Revolutionized Timekeeping Receives an IEEE Milestone

Monday 14 August 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The invention of the atomic clock fundamentally altered the way that time is measured and kept. The clock helped redefine the duration of a single second, and its groundbreaking accuracy contributed to technologies we rely on today, including cellphones and GPS receivers. Building on the accomplishments of previous researchers, Harold Lyons and his colleagues at the … [Link]

Mashable » 100 people share their fave porn genre and you can probably guess what's number one

Monday 14 August 15:18:50 UTC 2017

With all the porn out there to choose from, it's hard to pick just one kind.  In WatchCut's latest video, they asked 100 people to share their favorite genre of adult film. This should come as no surprise, but a lot of people love the lady on lady action.  And of course, there's always one person with a very unique … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this Yankees fan's heart break as things go quickly south against the Red Sox

Monday 14 August 15:16:46 UTC 2017

Now this is what being a sports fan is all about…at least most of the time. The Yankees faced off against the Red Sox last night in the rubber match of their series, and took a one run lead into the ninth inning. With one out in the inning, the Yanks' hard-throwing lefty Aroldis Chapman gave up a solo shot to … [Link]

Mashable » Australian dad finds venomous snake just chilling next to baby's crib

Monday 14 August 15:13:32 UTC 2017

Given the bravery parents display during dangerous situations, you have to give even more props when there's a deadly snake involved.  On Sunday, a snake-catching business in Queensland, Australia, posted a subtle-yet-terrifying picture from one of their latest jobs in a child’s room.  According to the caption, a man had been vacuuming around the house when he spotted a snake next … [Link]

Mashable » NBA star Hassan Whiteside launches CSI-like investigation into the death of a parrot

Monday 14 August 15:05:21 UTC 2017

Miami Heat's own NBA star Hassan Whiteside has launched a full-scale investigation…into how a dead parrot ended up on his front lawn. Whiteside took to Snapchat to document his findings and launch a CSI-inspired search into the bird's cause of death. Eyewitnesses include a pond of koi fish and a giant bull dog statue named Rosco, but when questioned, neither snitched. … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix nabs Shonda Rhimes, commencing total TV takeover

Monday 14 August 14:56:50 UTC 2017

If you had any doubts that the future of TV is streaming, then let network television queen Shonda Rhimes explain it; On Sunday, Rhimes signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce new and original Shondaland shows. “Shonda Rhimes is one of the greatest storytellers in the history of television,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “Her work is gripping, … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla shows off its solar power capabilities with a 'tiny house' touring Australia

Monday 14 August 14:55:07 UTC 2017

Tesla is now taking its solar-powered ambitions on the road in Australia, showing off its energy products in the form of a fully-functional miniature house on wheels in a series of tour stops around the country.  The Tesla Tiny House is outfitted with a system of six solar panels and one of the company's Powerwall batteries for energy storage, making it … [Link]

Mashable » Pikachu has invaded Snapchat with a face lens that's too awesome for words

Monday 14 August 14:47:55 UTC 2017

Just when you think everyone's fled Snapchat for Instagram, the app goes and adds the best face lens of all time: friggin' Pikachu. That's right, everyone's favorite electric mouse Pokémon is now a Snapchat lens… at least, for a limited time. SEE ALSO: Congrats world, you watched Snapchat's dancing hot dog 1.5 billion times "The Pikachu Lens will be available to … [Link]

Mashable » Latest leak from HBO hack includes 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' episodes and more

Monday 14 August 14:46:12 UTC 2017

It’s been several weeks since hackers successfully breached HBO, and the network is still facing leaks from the 1.5 terabytes of data that was obtained. While several upcoming episodes of television series — including Game of Thrones — and at least one script have been released online by the cyber attackers, the latest leak on Sunday contained unaired episodes of Insecure … [Link]

Mashable » This snake-like robot can destroy radioactive objects with a laser

Monday 14 August 14:43:29 UTC 2017

LaserSnake2 is an extendable robot that uses a high-powered laser to dismantle radioactive structures in nuclear facilities.  Read more…More about Tech, Science, Mashable Video, Robot, and Laser [Link]

Slashdot » GoDaddy Expels Neo-Nazi Site Over Article On Charlottesville Victim

Monday 14 August 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Reader Big Hairy Ian writes: Web hosting company GoDaddy has given a US neo-Nazi site 24 hours to find another provider after it disparaged a woman who died in protests in Virginia. The Daily Stormer published a piece denigrating Heather Heyer, who was killed on Saturday after a car rammed into a crowd protesting at a white supremacist rally in … [Link]

Mashable » A rare white moose has been spotted and if you wanna freak out, that's cool

Monday 14 August 14:38:19 UTC 2017

Honestly: How common is it to find something rare in nature that isn't (pardon me science teachers) also kind of boring? Thank god there are exceptions to the rule. Over the weekend, video of a white moose found in Sweden caught fire around the internet. The moose, discovered in Varmland, Sweden, appears to be just one of the 100 white moose … [Link]

Mashable » The most ferocious fashion spotted at CatCon LA

Monday 14 August 14:32:45 UTC 2017

LOS ANGELES — Thousands descended upon the Pasadena Convention center this weekend, all sharing on thing in common — their unadulterated love for cats. Although attendees' pets were banned from the gathering, CatCon LA was a massive celebration for all things cats, featuring the latest cat products, to feline art, awards, and celebrity cat meet-and-greets. CatCon is basically the internet IRL. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Activated charcoal drug can protect microbiome from antibiotics

Monday 14 August 14:32:21 UTC 2017

A special formulation of activated charcoal can soak up excess antibiotics, protecting beneficial gut bacteria and potentially preventing diarrhoea [Link]

Mashable » Uber is releasing a new tipping feature in the UK, and critics are not happy about it

Monday 14 August 14:32:07 UTC 2017

Uber has just launched a bunch of new features in the UK in a bid to appease drivers who are in a bitter dispute with the the company over labour rights … but not everybody is happy with the additions. SEE ALSO: Woman gave birth in the back of an Uber and got $220 worth of credits Starting August 15, UK … [Link]

Mashable » Is this what the 'copper gold' iPhone 8 will be called?

Monday 14 August 14:29:30 UTC 2017

When Apple's executives get on stage next month to unveil the next iPhone, we'll already know almost everything there is to know because, well, they screwed up and leaked the most important details themselves. The new iPhone will probably have an new OLED edge-to-edge screen, no physical home button, wireless charging, and likely come in a new "copper gold" color. But … [Link]

Slashdot »  Scientists Discover 91 Volcanoes Below Antarctic Ice Sheet

Monday 14 August 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader schwit1 writes: Scientists have uncovered the largest volcanic region on Earth — two kilometres below the surface of the vast ice sheet that covers west Antarctica. The project, by Edinburgh University researchers, has revealed almost 100 volcanoes — with the highest as tall as the Eiger, which stands at almost 4,000 metres in Switzerland. This is in addition to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 marches on to 'Eastwatch' and here's what the critics thought

Monday 14 August 13:26:33 UTC 2017

Eastwatch. The remote location at the edge of civilization in Westeros is where all eyes are turned now. A motley crew of familiar faces have banded together around a zany plan to unite the Seven Kingdoms: kidnap a White Walker. SEE ALSO: The ‘Game of Thrones’ cast reveals what songs would be on their character’s iPod What could go wrong? We … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver: 'Idiot' Trump can't even disavow Nazis

Monday 14 August 13:09:13 UTC 2017

After nearly starting nuclear holocaust with a tweet last week, many of us thought Trump couldn't take us any lower — except for John Oliver. And this weekend's violent alt-right/neo-Nazi/KKK rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, proved him right.  Oliver excoriated the president for failing to do the easiest thing of all: disavowing white supremacists. "It is almost impossible to screw it … [Link]

Mashable » Crotch charms to add to your bikini are surely a recipe for disaster

Monday 14 August 12:52:26 UTC 2017

Your crotch has been missing something all these years and you didn't even know it.  It's called a "Beachtail," and it's basically a crotch charm designed to embellish your bikini when you're at the beach. Because apparently your swimwear isn't enough on its own!  SEE ALSO: Vagina highlighter is yet another product to make women feel bad about their bodies Japanese … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans are all making the same joke about the White Walkers

Monday 14 August 12:35:44 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 5. You've got to spare a thought for the White Walkers. Obviously they're cold-hearted and evil and all that stuff, but at the same time they must be just a bit… well, bored. SEE ALSO: This tiny moment from the 'Game of Thrones' Ep 6 trailer hints at a big death … [Link]

Mashable » Sonic the Hedgehog is now a symbol of the anti-fascist resistance and we're here for it

Monday 14 August 12:00:50 UTC 2017

Sonic, SEGA's iconic and adorable racing videogame hedgehog — who even has a protein named after him — has become the symbol of anti-facist resistance and we're so here for it.  SEE ALSO: Charlottesville really happened. Don't look away. It all started after U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal shared a photo of himself speaking at a peaceful rally in West Hartford, Connecticut, … [Link]

Mashable » This tiny moment from the 'Game of Thrones' Ep 6 trailer hints at a big death

Monday 14 August 11:23:25 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains icy spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 6. You've probably already seen the trailer for next week's Game of Thrones episode, but it might be time to watch again. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fans have deciphered the hidden note Arya found in Ep 5 In particular, pay attention to the very brief shot of the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI artist conjures up convincing fake worlds from memories

Monday 14 August 11:08:44 UTC 2017

An algorithm trained on real streets can create realistic-looking imaginary ones, and could one day be used to generate highly realistic video game worlds [Link]

New Scientist – News » Smart cameras spot when hospital staff don’t wash their hands

Monday 14 August 11:08:43 UTC 2017

One in 20 people admitted to hospital pick up an infection while they’re there, but cameras tracking people’s movements could spot who’s spreading diseases [Link]

New Scientist – News » Farmland is in retreat. We should make the most of that

Monday 14 August 11:08:42 UTC 2017

Now that more land globally is being revegetated than cleared, we need to figure out how to use this force for ecological good. But it won't be an easy sell [Link]

Mashable » No, these pictures are not from the recent racist rally in Charlottesville

Monday 14 August 11:06:19 UTC 2017

A number of images have gone viral on Twitter following clashes at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. But the images are actually from previous rallies and one is not even from Charlottesville.   SEE ALSO: Charlottesville really happened. Don't look away. One photo shows a black officer guarding Ku Klux Klan members, neo-Nazis and people brandishing … [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX is planning to do something really cool today

Monday 14 August 11:00:00 UTC 2017

SpaceX has an uncanny way of making the most amazing spaceflight events seem routine.  If you need proof of that look no further than the Elon Musk-founded company's plans for Monday.  At 12:31 p.m. ET, SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket stacked with a Dragon cargo spacecraft loaded down with supplies for the astronauts aboard the International Space … [Link]

Mashable » 14 people on TripAdvisor who were so disappointed by Big Ben

Monday 14 August 10:35:15 UTC 2017

The world's most recognisable timepiece is about to go silent after 157 years. At noon on Monday, August 21, Big Ben will sound its last bong for four years. Elizabeth Tower, which is home to Big Ben and the Great Clock, will be undergoing renovations and it's necessary to stop the bell for the safety of the workers. SEE ALSO: Little … [Link]

Mashable » The difference in these shoes for girls and boys shows sexism is very much alive

Monday 14 August 10:33:06 UTC 2017

A UK shoe shop with a "gender neutral ethos" has been accused of sexism after customers noticed a considerable difference in the naming of its shoe ranges for boys and girls.  SEE ALSO: People are freaking out over these 'sexist' T-shirts for kids Miranda Williams — who was shopping for school shoes for her children — spotted that Clarks' school shoes … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Pushes Its 4K/HDR TV Service in Europe

Monday 14 August 10:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes 4K.com: Samsung Electronics has announced that its premium Smart TV content service, TV Plus, is now available for users of Samsung Smart TVs in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom… Owners of eligible Samsung Smart TVs with 4K / HDR capabilities in the above-mentioned European countries now have direct access to premium 4K UHD … [Link]

Mashable » The LG V30 will recognize your face even when its screen is off

Monday 14 August 10:27:50 UTC 2017

After telling us all about the upcoming V30's dual camera and huge OLED screen, LG has now shared some details about the smartphone's new UI, which includes several visual and functional enhancements and an important security feature.  According to the company, users will be able to unlock the LG V30 "instantaneously" with the selfie cam's face recognition feature, which works even … [Link]

Mashable » Why chilling statues of women have appeared in buses in South Korea

Monday 14 August 10:15:39 UTC 2017

If you happen to hop on a bus in South Korea, you might just come across one of these female statues. The statues are meant to pay tribute to "comfort women" — women in occupied countries who were forced to work in Japanese military brothels, during World War II. SEE ALSO: Japan's prime minister stops short of apology for WWII actions … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans have deciphered the hidden note Arya found in Ep 5

Monday 14 August 9:51:12 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains sneaky, sneaky spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5. In the world of Westeros, no piece of text — however briefly it flashes up on the screen — is safe from scrutiny. If it's there to be deciphered, you can count on Reddit to do the heavy lifting. SEE ALSO: The subtle clue about Dany and Jon … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Cloud Speech API Updates Include Word-Level Timestamps

Monday 14 August 9:38:48 UTC 2017

Google has announced updates to the Cloud Speech API which include the addition of word-level timestamps, support for long-form audio files up to three hours long, and support for 30 additional languages. [Link]

Mashable » GoDaddy bans neo-Nazi site after cretinous Charlottesville article

Monday 14 August 9:36:05 UTC 2017

The US neo-Nazi site the Daily Stormer has 24 hours to find another internet provider after it published a disparaging article about woman who was killed during protests in Charlottesville.  SEE ALSO: Charlottesville really happened. Don't look away. 32 year old Heather Heyer died after a car ran into a crowd of peaceful protesters, demonstrating against a white supremacist rally.  Some … [Link]

Mashable » Look closely at this MacBook Air that was made entirely out of Lego bricks

Monday 14 August 9:33:19 UTC 2017

No, this model of a MacBook Air definitely did not have us fooled. A Japanese student built a MacBook Air entirely from Legos — and it's so convincing you'll do a double take. SEE ALSO: Lego Boost can turn anyone into a robot genius The student, who studies at the University of Tokyo, tweeted out his creation, which has now gone … [Link]

Mashable » Van Gogh's iconic 'Sunflowers' paintings will be reunited for the first time ever, on Facebook VR

Monday 14 August 9:19:38 UTC 2017

For years, Van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers paintings have been scattered across the world, displayed in museums across Tokyo, London, Amsterdam, Munich and Philadelphia.  But they'll get a chance to come together for the first time in history — thanks to Facebook. SEE ALSO: 'Starry Night' Most-Loved Painting on Google A virtual exhibition which sees all five paintings housed together in one … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber messaged a gym about a girl, but she's already taken

Monday 14 August 9:02:59 UTC 2017

Fitness on Broughton, a local gym in Savannah, Georgia, has found itself talked about a lot recently. It's been thrust into the spotlight by none other than Justin Bieber, who sent a direct message to the gym's Instagram page asking about a girl he saw in an Instagram video. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber is getting into the plain white tee business … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny 'gym in a box' wants you to get fit during your lunch break

Monday 14 August 9:00:21 UTC 2017

If you've been tempted to go for a short run during your lunch break, this new idea from Beijing might appeal to you. 24-hour "gyms in a box" have started popping up in China's capital. SEE ALSO: Affordable AirPod alternatives are a thing — and may be more fun Most of the early versions appear to be air-conditioned, with a treadmill … [Link]

Mashable » Wait, the price of Bitcoin is how much?

Monday 14 August 8:54:03 UTC 2017

In early March, the price of one bitcoin surpassed the price of an ounce of gold, which was $1,227 at the time. The price of the yellow-tinted precious metal and the increasingly popular cryptocurrency aren't related in any meaningful way, but the event was notable as Bitcoin is often referred to as the digital gold, since it's a store of value … [Link]

Slashdot » Online Critics Decry Even More Wells Fargo Fraud Scandals

Monday 14 August 7:40:00 UTC 2017

On Saturday author/blogger Cory Doctorow launched a new barrage of criticism towards Wells Fargo: It's been a whole day since we learned about another example of systematic, widespread fraud by America's largest bank Wells Fargo (ripping off small merchants with credit card fees), so it's definitely time to learn about another one: scamming mortgage borrowers out of $43/month for an … [Link]

Mashable » Classy football fan brings his own cheese plate to the game

Monday 14 August 7:10:29 UTC 2017

Sometimes you're too fancy for a limp, overpriced hot dog.  Like this dude who brought his own cheese platter during an Australian rules football match between the Melbourne Demons and St Kilda Football Club on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Adorable cat runs on field at Major League Baseball game and does NOT want to leave Look, we're not going to lie, bringing … [Link]

Mashable » 'Wonder Woman' scores at the Teen Choice Awards

Monday 14 August 6:55:56 UTC 2017

Months after reigning supreme at the box office, Wonder Woman won't stop winning.   The film scored a bunch of accolades in the action genre at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards on Sunday.  SEE ALSO: 'Wonder Woman' is coming soon to a living room near you, with one sweet extra Wonder Woman beat strong contenders Logan and billion-dollar flick, The Fate … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 5 sets up a Westerosi Western that we want. Right. Now.

Monday 14 August 5:35:34 UTC 2017

This recap is dark and full of spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 5, "Eastwatch." Two queens at war. Neither can see past each other to the far greater threat, because they don't believe it. Or choose not to. Each needs to be convinced, immediately, or this whole Westeros thing goes to hell. And so the many men beneath … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Blamed Intel For Its Own Bad Surface Drivers

Monday 14 August 3:59:00 UTC 2017

Paul Thurrott reveals a new internal Microsoft memo from corporate vice president Panos Panay which acknowledges "some quality issues" with their launch of Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. But an anonymous reader quotes a darker story from Thurrott.com: Multiple senior Microsoft officials told me at the time that the issues were all Intel's fault, and that the microprocessor giant … [Link]

Mashable » Gilly's nighttime reading on 'Game of Thrones' may have just changed everything

Monday 14 August 3:19:18 UTC 2017

Sometimes, Game of Thrones characters spend years chasing mysteries, risking life and limb to dig up secrets that have the potential to shake up the entire playing board as we know it. And then other times, they casually stumble across them while enjoying a bit of light bedtime reading. SEE ALSO: The subtle clue about Dany and Jon in this 'Game … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2445: If only it were a movie.

Monday 14 August 2:39:46 UTC 2017

but no one would believe the villains are back… [Link]

Mashable » Winter is here and so is the Night King in next week's 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 14 August 2:15:06 UTC 2017

Shit's about to get real on Game of Thrones, and that probably means the body count is about to rise. We all know that the penultimate episode of every season is when the dragon dung hits the fan, and with only seven episodes in Season 7, the sixth installment promises to be a showstopper, as Jon and his allies venture … [Link]

Slashdot » 'See the Future Firefox Right Now'

Monday 14 August 1:59:00 UTC 2017

"Mozilla is prepping a new version of Firefox in an effort to rally in the race for browser supremacy," writes CNET's Matt Elliott, who decided to test drive a new nightly build of Firefox 57 which "promises fast speeds and a new look." An anonymous reader quotes their report: Firefox 57 has added a screenshot button in the top-right corner… … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' brought back someone we've sorely missed, and we're screaming

Monday 14 August 1:57:14 UTC 2017

Spoilers below for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 5. So don't act like you haven't been warned. Game of Thrones is in the business of reunions and resurrecting old favorites this season, and "Eastwatch" brought back none other than King Robert Baratheon's beloved bastard Gendry. The blacksmith's apprentice who fled King's Landing with Arya Stark and sailed away from Stannis … [Link]

Mashable » Apparently 'Game of Thrones' dragons enjoy the smell of Jon Snow

Monday 14 August 1:50:41 UTC 2017

Spoilers below for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 5. So don't act like you haven't been warned. We FINALLY learned last year that Jon Snow is, in fact, a Targaryen. And it looks like the dragons have now caught wind of it, too.  During tonight's "Eastwatch," as Dany flew back to Dragonstone on Drogon after wholesomely burning alive a father … [Link]

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