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.
Slashdot » Roku Gets Tough On Pirate Channels, Warns Users
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Earlier this year Roku was harshly confronted with this new piracy crackdown when a Mexican court ordered local retailers to take its media player off the shelves. While this legal battle isn't over yet, it was clear to Roku that misuse of its platform wasn't without consequences. While Roku never permitted any … [Link]
Mashable » Not even Fox News could find a Republican willing to defend Trump
Following the disastrous (to say the last) press conference President Donald Trump gave Tuesday on Charlottesville and white supremacy, his political allies were few and far between. So few, in fact, even Fox News apparently could not track any down. SEE ALSO: Even a Fox News host can't tell if this is real life after Trump's baffling press conference Shep Smith, … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg slams neo-Nazis and 'polarization' after Charlottesville
We can now add Mark Zuckerberg to the growing list of CEOs and public figures who have weighed in on the events of Charlottesville. Writing in a Facebook post Wednesday, the CEO said white supremacists and neo-Nazis are a "disgrace," while criticizing the "polarization in our culture." SEE ALSO: After Charlottesville, tech companies are forced to take action against hate speech … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Scientists Figure Out How Zinc-Air Batteries Can Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries
Researchers at the University of Sydney has figured out how to solve one of the biggest problems standing in the way for zinc-air batteries to replace lithium-ion batteries. The reason zinc batteries are so sought after is because they're powered by zinc metal — the 24th most abundant element in Earth's crust. Not only are they cheaper to produce than … [Link]
Mashable » All the people (and things) Trump actually thinks are racist
President Donald Trump has had an especially hard time convincing Americans he's not racist this week. What with blaming "many sides" and the "alt-left" after this weekend's deadly violence in Charlottesville — despite white supremacists and neo-Nazis being at the heart of the protests against the removal of a Confederate statue — he's making it pretty hard to believe otherwise. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Thank you, Rihanna for these socks patterned in your likeness
Musically, Rihanna always delivers. Would you expect anything less from her sock collection? On Wednesday the pop queen unveiled the Iconic Looks Collection, a line of socks designed in collaboration with Stance. But these are no ordinary socks. Rather, the collection features four designs, each depicting Rihanna dressed in one of her most memorable looks. SEE ALSO: Diplo admits Rihanna doesn't … [Link]
Slashdot » Cloudflare Stops Supporting Neo-Nazi Site The Daily Stormer
Timothy B. Lee reports via Ars Technica: All week, the infamous hate site Daily Stormer has been battling to stay online in the face of a concerted social media campaign to shut it down. The site lost its "dailystormer.com" domain on Monday after first GoDaddy and then Google Domains blacklisted it from their domain registration services. The site re-appeared online … [Link]
Mashable » Vagina nails are the newest trend in NSFW nail art
You know what they say: wear you heart on your sleeve and your vagina on your fingers. The newest trend in the world of Instagram-worthy nail art is not for the shy or basic. People all over Insta have been sporting little vulvas on their hands. Yes, genitalia is getting trendy. SEE ALSO: Tell the world Aunt Flo is in town … [Link]
Mashable » PewDiePie after Charlottesville: 'Nazi memes are not even that funny anymore'
No shit. YouTube's most prominent personality, PewDiePie (a.k.a. Felix Kjellberg), has finally realized what we've all already known: Nazi jokes are tasteless at best, hateful at worst. And after the events of this past weekend, we have a hard time understanding how anyone could find them funny. In a video released today, PewDiePie quickly references the recent events around the … [Link]
Mashable » Okay forget the White Walker kidnapping plan, I've got plenty of other ideas. By Jon Snow
Hey all, sorry for the short notice but thanks for meeting back up. I wanted to let everyone know that after some feedback we are scrapping the Wight kidnapping plan we discussed the other day. That plan, in which we decided to send an elite team of our most important leaders on a suicidal mission to capture one dead guy and … [Link]
Mashable » Giant tortoise escapes the zoo, but doesn't make it very far
A giant tortoise broke out of the zoo and was living life on the run, but it didn’t quite move fast enough … because, well, it’s a tortoise. According to The Japan Times, a 35-year-old female tortoise named Abuh was found just 140 meters (about 450 feet) away from Shibukawa Animal Park in Okayama after going missing two weeks ago. … [Link]
Mashable » This man might expose the Russian hacking operation
He’s Ukrainian. He goes by the name "Profexer." And he's allegedly behind the software that kicked off the Great DNC Hacking of 2016—you know, the one that may have swayed an entire American presidential election. Other personal details about the reportedly young man are vanishingly scarce, according to The New York Times, but its his professional credentials that may illuminate key … [Link]
Mashable » After Charlottesville, tech companies are forced to take action against hate speech
Silicon Valley spent years preaching a hands-off approach to even the most extreme speech in the interest of connecting the entire world. After Charlottesville, that's changing quickly. Facebook, Google, Spotify, Squarespace, and a variety of other tech companies are taking action to curb the use of their platforms and services by organizations associated with far-right organizations. The effort, though apparently uncoordinated, … [Link]
Mashable » We Are VR: How Vancouver became a hub for Virtual Reality engineers
Paid Content ByCanada Keep ExploringAnyone living in Vancouver will swear that there’s no better place to live on earth. Lush forests, tall mountains, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean hugging the coast — where else could you snowboard, hike, and swim in the ocean all in one day? It’s no wonder that this stunning coastal seaport city is consistently ranked one of … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Has An Illegal TV Streaming Problem
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Mashable: Most people turn to Netflix to binge watch full seasons of a single TV show, but there could be a much cheaper way: YouTube. You might be surprised to learn that you can watch full episodes of popular TV shows on YouTube for free, thanks to a large number of rogue accounts … [Link]
Mashable » Why Apple's not going to sell an OLED TV
It’s no secret Apple really, really wants to reinvent the TV. On his deathbed, Steve Jobs expressed great interest in fixing the crummy TV watching experience, telling his biographer Walter Isaacson that he had "finally cracked it." Jobs said he wanted to create an "integrated television set that is completely easy to use" and "would be seamlessly synced with all of … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify is now pulling white supremacy music off its service
Charlottesville has inspired domain servers and social platforms to act and take more action against white supremacy. Now, music-streaming services are stepping up. Spotify has pulled several white-supremacist bands from its service, Billboard reported Wednesday. SEE ALSO: GoDaddy bans neo-Nazi site after cretinous Charlottesville article This move comes three years after Southern Poverty Law Center flagged a certain number of groups … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk's self-taught AI bot destroyed an esports pro in 'Dota 2'
In many ways, esports represents the future. Like so many other parts of our modern lives, it's built around the computer and the internet. Competitions like 'Dota 2's' "The International" draw players from around the world, shrugging off the geopolitical and cultural boundaries that still define many traditional sports. And above all, it fully utilizes man's most potent attribute: the mind. … [Link]
Mashable » Google just gave Docs the major overhaul you've been waiting for
Google is introducing a slew of new features in an overhaul to its web-based Docs, Sheets, and Slides tools, which could make working on and editing a group project online even easier. Users will now be able to streamline multiple rounds of edits within the same Doc, cutting through the clutter that inevitably piles up on shared pages. You'll also … [Link]
Slashdot » Email Provider ProtonMail Says It Hacked Back, Then Walks Claim Back
An anonymous reader shares a report: On Wednesday, encrypted email provider ProtonMail claimed it had hacked someone who was impersonating its service in phishing emails, and the company then swiftly deleted the tweet. Early Wednesday morning, the security researcher known as x0rz tweeted out a series of screenshots allegedly showing someone sending emails that directed targets to a fake ProtonMail … [Link]
Mashable » White nationalists are flocking to genetic ancestry tests. Some don’t like what they find.
It was a strange moment of triumph against racism: The gun-slinging white supremacist Craig Cobb, dressed up for daytime TV in a dark suit and red tie, hearing that his DNA testing revealed his ancestry to be only “86 percent European, and … 14 percent Sub-Saharan African.” The studio audience whooped and laughed and cheered. And Cobb — who was, in … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, and more celebs led a powerful protest at Trump Tower
Filmmaker and activist Michael Moore was joined by Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Kazan, Marisa Tomei, and Fisher Stevens in leading a protest outside Trump Tower. In response to the violence at Charlottesville over the weekend, the group demanded that Trump acknowledge America’s diversity. Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Donald Trump, Liberal, and Activism [Link]
New Scientist – News » Self-healing jelly bot regenerates when stabbed – just add heat
Soft robots are perfect for delicate tasks, but their softness makes them too fragile to use. Now a regenerating robotic material could solve the problem [Link]
New Scientist – News » Weird creatures are spreading polluting plastic through the sea
Plastic particles sink to the seabed after being eaten and excreted by animals called larvaceans, which could be why we see less floating plastic than expected [Link]
New Scientist – News » Speedy test for Lyme disease could help us treat it in time
Lyme disease needs to be treated quickly, but it can be hard to tell it apart from other conditions. Now a test could help diagnose the infection [Link]
Mashable » How a total solar eclipse happens, explained with augmented reality
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Should Freedom of Speech Be Entrusted to Artificial Intelligence?
In all my life, I cannot recall when the norms and laws regarding our constitutional rights to freedoms of speech and press have been so tested. In my opinion, it's quite normal for the boundries of these freedoms to be constantly tested and for the government to push back. But the new normal seems egregiously chilling to me. What if … [Link]
Mashable » The HBO hackers just hit us with another huge data dump
HBO is having a bad week. After HBO Spain accidentally released an unaired episode of Game of Thrones, the hackers that claim to have stolen 1.5 terabytes of data from the network just showed up to add insult to injury. Specifically, on August 16 they released what they're calling the "4th Wave HBO Leak." Mashable was able to obtain a portion … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mission: Impossible 6' shoot faces significant delay while Tom Cruise recovers from stunt injury
Mission: Impossible 6 may just have been dealt a serious blow, in the form of Tom Cruise's on-set injury. Over the weekend, the star broke his ankle during a stunt. Now, Variety reports the production will halt for somewhere between six weeks to three months while Cruise recovers. SEE ALSO: Top secret fun facts about the ‘Mission: Impossible’ films Paramount hasn't … [Link]
Slashdot » Shipping Company Maersk Says June Cyberattack Could Cost It Up To $300 Million
An anonymous reader shares an article: Container shipping company A.P. Moller Maersk on Tuesday said it expects that computer issues triggered by the NotPetya cyberattack will cost the company as much as $300 million in lost revenue. "In the last week of the [second] quarter we were hit by a cyber-attack, which mainly impacted Maersk Line, APM Terminals and Damco," … [Link]
Mashable » You can still make last-minute plans to see the eclipse, but get on it now
The total solar eclipse is coming up fast and it's set to put on quite a show for millions of lucky Americans — and more watching online — on Aug 21. For the first time in 99 years, the total solar eclipse will be visible across the entire United States — but only a section of the country will experience complete … [Link]
Mashable » Google protests called off after organizers blame Trump's newest scapegoat
The chaos that occurred in Charlottesville this weekend and the incendiary words of President Donald Trump that followed have given the "alt-right" a new antagonist to blame in the "alt-left." SEE ALSO: The internet attempts to comprehend Trump's unhinged press conference Such is the case with the planned protests that were slated to be carried out at several Google locations around … [Link]
Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson on all things Great American Eclipse
The Great American Eclipse will occur on Aug. 21, 2017. With so much hype and anticipation surrounding the event, there are many myths and speculations floating around. Neil deGrasse Tyson sat down with Meteorologist Joe Rao to discuss everything from how big the crowds will be to the day we'll no longer have solar eclipses. Check out more StarTalk podcasts here. … [Link]
Mashable » A crowdsourced Google Doc is listing Confederate monuments all over the U.S. in hopes of bringing them down
After a chaotic week of tiki torch-carrying white supremacists marching on the University of Virginia's campus, deadly violence at the neo-Nazi "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, and controversial remarks by President Trump, Americans are left wondering how to take action. Now, a new Google Doc is here to help. SEE ALSO: Charlottesville really happened. Don't look away. A popular spreadsheet … [Link]
Mashable » Tired mom wants her packages without the chaos, thank you
With a dog and a toddler at home, one knock on the door could ruin everything: the dog starts to bark, the toddler starts to whine, and chaos breaks loose all over again. That could be the reason why that one fed up mom decided to leave a polite note asking delivery persons to be mindful of what goes on behind … [Link]
Mashable » Not-so-sneaky kid tries to get past dad's security cam
One kid was practicing his secret agent skills to get past his dad's security camera, and it didn't really work out. In a YouTube video posted by Jeremy Gabrysch, Gabrysch wrote that his elementary school-aged kids had been coming down "to party" in the middle of the night. The dad happened to bust the kids each time, but they didn't … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Craig will return as Bond for a 5th and final time
The news was confirmed on CBS's The Late Show. It's been rumored for a while the Craig would reprise his role as 007, despite the actor saying he would rather "slash [his] wrists" than do another Bond film. The next installment in the franchise is set to hit theaters November 2019. Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, James Bond, Real … [Link]
Popular Science » America’s craft breweries are on an environmental crusade
Public figures are using their social media platforms this week to denounce everything from white supremacy to Donald Trump's incredulous "many sides" argument. But some just want it all to go away. That's the move Solange pulled on Tuesday when she unexpectedly announced she would be leaving Twitter without explanation. But before she left, she posed two important questions—and shared a … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists found something surprising at the heart of these jellyfish galaxies
Space An incredibly luminous snack. Our galaxy is a spiral, making its way through space with a classic, carefree pinwheel shape that we all know and love. Not so of the jellyfish galaxies. [Link]
Mashable » This is the best simulation you'll find of the upcoming total solar eclipse
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ProgrammableWeb.com » In Other API Economy News: Uber App Raises Security Questions and More
The week is in full gear and we bring you a review of the stories we couldn’t cover with a look at what what going on in the world of APIs. We start with AssemblyAI which has released an API for customized speech recognition. As we’ve mentioned numerous times, speech has become an important interface with any number of products … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can smart tech really solve Brexit’s UK-Ireland border problem?
The UK government has called for "technology-based solutions" to manage the Irish border, but the means to track the flow of goods and people may not exist [Link]
Mashable » How to Sell Your Stuff on Instagram
Read more…More about Instagram, Mashable Reels, How To Sell Stuff On Instagram, Culture, and Social Media Companies [Link]
Mashable » Oh no, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 batteries recalled due to fire risk
It’s not every day that a 3-year-old phone surprises us with cutting-edge features, but the Galaxy Note 4 just revealed that it packs a punch we thought limited to the 2016 Note 7. Specifically, that would be a proclivity toward overheating and catching fire. SEE ALSO: Oh man this leaked Samsung Galaxy S8 video is a game-changer. A goddamn game-changer. News … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google-sponsored private moon race delayed for the fourth time
Competitors in the Google Lunar X Prize now have until 31 March 2018 to land a spacecraft on the moon [Link]
Popular Science » Cancer is way more likely to kill you if you rely on 'natural' therapies
Health Chemotherapy is brutal, but crucial. A cancer diagnosis is frightening. But that doesn't mean denial is the answer. [Link]
Slashdot » The Docx Games: Three Days At the Microsoft Office World Championship
An anonymous reader shares a report: On a Sunday night two weeks back, in the Rose Court Garden of the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California, 150 antsy competitors between the ages of 13 and 22 milled around eating miniature whoopie pies by the light of the Moon, sizing up their global rivals in the efficient use of Excel, PowerPoint, and … [Link]
Mashable » The only 'Game of Thrones' recap we need is one made with corgis
We rely heavily on all the great Game of Thrones recaps out there to help us figure out what the hell is going on in Westeros from week-to-week. But all those explanations start to look the same, and just like what we're looking for in each week's episode, we need a little action. SEE ALSO: Next episode of 'Game of Thrones' … [Link]
Mashable » How one woman is breaking ground in Major League Baseball
Presented by Coors Light Nicole Sherry, one of only two women in Major League Baseball to have the title of Head Groundskeeper, shares her experience leading her team Mashable’s series ‘How She Works’ highlights amazing women in diverse occupations. Read more… More about Supported, Baseball, Women In The Workplace, Women In Sport, and World [Link]
Mashable » Either the Death Star is in the Han Solo movie or Ron Howard is messing with us
That Han Solo solo movie may have just made a huge reveal. Like, so-big-it-might-be-mistaken-for-a-m~ huge. Director Ron Howard's latest photo from the set prominently features a Death Star trooper helmet, sitting atop what appears to be a control panel of the fully-armed-and-operational-battle-~ sort. SEE ALSO: Ron Howard's first Han Solo set photo is utterly Star Wars pun-proof The Empire Looms Large … [Link]
Mashable » There's a lot more to the San Andreas Fault than meets the eye
The San Andreas fault is infamous for the many California earthquakes its caused throughout history. But what does that mean for us today? How prepared are we for earthquakes in California? Subscribe to Mashable on YouTube for more episodes of Present History. Read more…More about California, Geology, San Andreas Fault, Science, and Climate Environment [Link]
Mashable » Google Maps just added a Q&A feature for Android users
Google announced today the addition of a "Questions & answers" section in Google Maps for Android and mobile Search. SEE ALSO: Google quietly released a killer new feature in Google Maps The new feature will be pretty easy to use. Just search for the place you're headed to in Google Maps and open the listing location. From there, scroll down to … [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to make something go viral (and other lessons) in this online marketing course
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The world of digital marketing moves at lightning speed. What was printed today in a textbook or a virtual tutorial may very well be obsolete tomorrow. That's why it's so valuable to get your advice and insights right from the horse's mouth—aka a digital … [Link]
Mashable » Nokia wants you to be less selfie and more 'bothie' with its new flagship phone
Nokia is betting big with its first flagship phone. SEE ALSO: Nokia's flagship smartphone to be announced on Aug. 16 As a series of leaks previously reported, the Nokia 8, just released by Finnish startup HMD, is a seriously impressive, top-end device whose specs put it on par with other Android flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the OnePlus … [Link]
Mashable » Would the Great American Eclipse be the most viewed ever?
More than 23 million people witnessed the 1991 solar eclipse in Mexico City that had a totality that lasted 7 minutes. But will the Great American Eclipse be a better experience? Neil deGrasse Tyson sat down with Meteorologist Joe Rao to discuss more about the totality zone. Check out more StarTalk podcasts here. StarTalk on Mashable is a video series, produced … [Link]
Mashable » Bonnie Tyler will perform flawless song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' during the eclipse
Here’s some perfect news: during next week's total eclipse, Bonnie Tyler will hop aboard Royal Caribbean's Total Eclipse Cruise to perform "Total Eclipse of the Heart." This is not too on-the-nose. It is a flawless and good plan — particularly because the audience will actually be able to see the eclipse in totality. "It's going to be so exciting," Tyler told … [Link]
Slashdot » Tiny Robots Crawl Through Mouse's Stomach To Release Antibiotics
Tiny robotic drug deliveries could soon be treating diseases inside your body. For the first time, micromotors — autonomous vehicles the width of a human hair — have cured bacterial infections in the stomachs of mice, using bubbles to power the transport of antibiotics. From a report: "The movement itself improves the retention of antibiotics on the stomach lining where … [Link]
Mashable » This kayak transforms into a backpack
Pakayak is a 14-foot kayak that packs down to 3.5 feet and can be carried like a backpack for easy travel. Read more…More about Travel, Mashable Video, Traveling, Kayak, and Travel Gear [Link]
Mashable » Good Day Westeros: Drogon and Jon Snow have an intimate moment
‘Game of Thrones' Season 7 Episode 5: Eastwatch is setting us up for a spectacular mid-season finale. Let's watch! Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Game Of Thrones, Jon Snow, and Real Time [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 6 photos hint that Daenerys is preparing to go 'Beyond the Wall'
Game of Thrones Season 7 has already been bonkers, but we all know that the showrunners like to save the real action for the penultimate episode of the season, which is why this sunday's episode 6, "Beyond the Wall," is going to be even more eventful. The biggest revelation in the photos seems to be that Daenerys is heading somewhere that … [Link]
Mashable » Cadbury chocolate-covered Oreos are perfect if you think chocolate should be endless
If you (correctly) believe that chocolate has no rational limit, you're in luck: Cadbury chocolate-covered Oreos are now a real, true thing. Perhaps you are already familiar with chocolate-covered Oreos. This is fair: Oreo often sells white fudge-coated treats during the holidays. Unfortunately, white chocolate is bad. Cadbury milk chocolate — while still not as good as dark chocolate — is … [Link]
Mashable » The price of eclipse glasses have more than tripled on Amazon over the last 2 weeks
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New Scientist – News » Netflix vegan hit What the Health serves up lots of bad science
Campaigning vegans will change nothing if they embrace bad science and conspiracy theories when making the health case for their diet, says Anthony Warner [Link]
Mashable » This little card reader could be your new favorite gadget
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you own multiple devices that run on different operating systems, you know that transferring files between them can kind of feel like having a meeting where each person in the room speaks a different language. If only you had a universal translator, everything … [Link]
Mashable » The other terrible thing Donald Trump did yesterday, you know, besides the neo-Nazi stuff
There’s an important rule to live by in covering the Trump administration, which tends to set off multiple dumpster fires every day: Pay attention to what the president and his team do, not just what they say. On Tuesday, the President Donald Trump hosted a now historic press conference in which he aligned himself with racist and extremist elements on the … [Link]
Slashdot » WordPress Bans Fascist Website Linked To Charlottesville Killer
tedlistens writes: WordPress has said that it does not censor websites like that of self-proclaimed fascist group Vanguard America. But last night, the group's site was taken offline for violating the company's terms of service. The about-face was likely prompted by Vanguard's participation in last weekend's Unite the Right rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, during which James Alex Fields drove his … [Link]
Mashable » Céline Dion dancing at her son's hockey game is the motivation you probably need today
Consider this respite from the news of the day. Close your eyes and pretend for a moment that singer/couture model Céline Dion is just your Canadian mom cheering you on at your weekly hockey game. SEE ALSO: Céline Dion photobombed a couple's proposal and her reaction was priceless Need a clearer picture of what that might look like? Hockey mom Céline … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Updates Docs, Sheets and Slides With New Collaboration Features
An anonymous reader writes: G Suite, Google's set of online productivity tools, is getting a major update today that adds a number of new features to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Most of these updates focus around collaboration, but the service is also getting support for Google Cloud Search and the company is adding new templates and add-ons from partners … [Link]
Mashable » Trump is disbanding his councils of business leaders entirely after flood of resignations
As business leaders flee Donald Trump's manufacturing advisory council en masse over his weak Charlottesville response, another panel of business advisors has completely imploded. The president's Strategic and Policy Forum, a group that includes leaders of major corporations like Walmart, General Motors, and Pepsi, has agreed to disband in light of the backlash to Trump's comments, CNBC first reported. The … [Link]
Mashable » Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $100,000 to an anti-hate nonprofit after Charlottesville
Arnold Schwarzenegger — a man who is definitely not running for president in 2020, OK?!?!? —- was horrified like so many other decent humans by the Charlottesville violence. The former Governor decided to respond to the tragedy by donating $100,000 to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, the global human rights organization behind the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Schwarzenegger posted about … [Link]
Mashable » Google Home is now officially a voice-controlled telephone
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Mashable » Casey Affleck just made the whole Batman sitch even more confusing
So … is Ben Affleck's standalone Batman movie happening or what? Apparently, not even his own family knows for sure. During a recent appearance on WEEI's Dale & Holley with Keefe, Casey Affleck let on that his big bro might not be making that Batman movie anymore. "He's not gonna do that movie, I don't think," he said. SEE ALSO: Ben … [Link]
Mashable » How tech can stand up to racism and bigotry
The tech industry has serious issues with bias and sexism — this is not news. Our progress toward equality is slow and imperfect. But as the news cycle pivots from the Google Manifesto to the deadly actions of white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, we have a unique and critical opportunity to be on the right side of history when it comes … [Link]
Mashable » These women engineers had the most productive debate of the Google memo so far
It’s hard to believe it was only a week-and-a-half ago when Google engineer James Damore's memo arguing that women are inherently less suited for careers in tech hit the internet. A lot has happened since then, pushing conversation about Google aside. But women engineers are still rightly discussing what Damore's memo meant—as well as its fallout. In a blog post published … [Link]
Mashable » Narrative 'Planet of the Apes' game looks like a playable movie
Planet of the Apes is trying its hand in video games once again with the Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier, revealed today. Last Frontier takes its inspiration from the latest trilogy of movies, specifically taking place about a year after the events of the film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes according to IGN's preview. The game is … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Will Pay Developers With the Most Engaging Alexa Skills
Amazon today announced a new program to bring revenue to developers of Alexa skills based on how much engagement their voice app is able to generate among users of Alexa-enabled devices. From a report: Amazon appears to be the first of the major tech companies with AI assistants and third-party integrations — like Google, Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft — with … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's dangerous new low: alt-right vs. alt-left
Donald Trump declared on Tuesday evening that the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, was not a case of right versus wrong, but rather right versus left. "What about the alt-left that came charging at—excuse me—what about the alt-left that came charging at the, as you say, the alt-right?" Trump said during an impromptu press conference on Tuesday. There's a symmetry to how … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan proves why Arya has Sansa all wrong
Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 5. The long-awaited Stark reunion isn't going too well, is it? Jon Snow and Sansa are butting heads, Arya's sniping at Sansa, and the less said about Bran the better. SEE ALSO: 36 of the most memorable 'Game of Thrones' one-liners so far Obviously a lot of this is being orchestrated … [Link]
Mashable » Never lose your remote again with this magnetic Apple TV remote case
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Is there anyone who hasn't had a crazed moment of frustration where they tore the living room in an attempt to find that tiny Apple TV remote? And by the time you find it, you’re not even in the mood to watch Netflix anymore. … [Link]
Mashable » Intel's self-driving powerhouse group adds another major carmaker
One of the biggest alliances in the race to develop self-driving cars just got even stronger by adding another key member. The autonomous development group spearheaded by Intel, Mobileye and BMW Group announced today that it will add Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to its ranks. FCA is the parent company behind instantly recognizable auto brands like Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge. … [Link]
Mashable » The Kardashians discuss everything from Kendall's Pepsi incident to Kanye West in new interview
The Kardashian, Jenner and Kardashian-West family will be celebrating their 10th anniversary in the spotlight this year. In the past decade, they've revolutionized reality television with Keeping Up With The Kardashians, changed the influencer game as we know it, and have cultivated an insane amount of wealth. To celebrate, the female family members are the latest cover stars of The Hollywood … [Link]
Mashable » America's most popular Nazi website finds a new home in Russia
Should have seen this one coming, I guess. The United States's most prominent neo-Nazi website has found a new home in Russia. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump’s teleprompter is back from vacation to denounce racism The Daily Stormer — named after Nazi newspaper Der Stürmer — has spilled over into mainstream media discussion over the past several months as American white nationalist, … [Link]
Mashable » This bamboo keyboard combo adds a touch of tranquility to your workspace
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Looking to add a touch of tranquility to your workspace? Your boss might not support the purchase of a full-sized bamboo water fountain for the office, but she ought to be OK with this natural bamboo keyboard-and-mouse combo. SEE ALSO: Add a second screen … [Link]
Mashable » An engineer designed two Nintendo Switch controller adapters to help make gaming more accessible
An engineer is helping to make playing Nintendo Switch a lot more accessible for gamers everywhere. Engineer Julio Vazquez created two 3D-printed peripherals for the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers, allowing players who only have the use of one hand to play Switch games more easily. SEE ALSO: Windows 10 will soon be more accessible with new eye tracking feature Two different … [Link]
Slashdot » Higher Minimum Wages Bring Automation and Job Losses, Study Suggests
An anonymous reader shares a report via email: As of the start of the year, 19 U.S. states had raised minimum wages, dramatizing a long simmering debate: Do minimum wages kill jobs, and make the working class worse off in the end? Or do they simply make them a little richer, with little or no loss to overall employment? In … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN wants you to watch way more sports—even if that means four games at once
ESPN has a lot of sports to watch. On a college football Saturday, that can mean more than 50 games going on all at once. Typically, that leads to a handful of games available across various ESPN channels and lots of flicking between the action. ESPN's updated Apple TV app has a fix for that—the ability to select up to four … [Link]
Mashable » You can now watch tech bring food to your door with a few taps of your smartphone
(function() { var s = document.createElement('script&~ s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.async = !0; s.src = '//adserver.pressboard.ca/v2/em~ var d = document.getElementsByTagName("~ d.parentNode.insertBefore(s, d); })(); Autonomous robots are no longer the stuff of tech enthusiasts' daydreams or sci-fi movies. They’re here now. And apparently they want to bring you curly fries. DoorDash and Marble joined forces with Jack in the Box to test … [Link]
Mashable » '13 Reasons Why' Season 2 'feels like a different show'
If 13 Reasons Why Season 1 was about trauma and talking about it, Season 2 will be about recovery and fallout. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, cast members discussed taking the story to new places in Season 2 without revealing plot points that already have viewers nervous. SEE ALSO: '13 Reasons Why' adds new actors including Broadway royalty "We … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's lawyer had the worst possible response to the Charlottesville backlash
President Trump's personal attorney has a message for all the haters: he has many black friends. Or at least he's taken a picture next to many black people. Pretty much everyone in the Trump administration came under fire last night after the president doubled down on his belief that "both sides" were responsible for violence grown out of the Charlottesville "Unite … [Link]
Mashable » A Death Star waffle maker: May the fork be with you
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. When you were a kid, did your parents pretend a fork full of food was an airplane zooming towards your mouth? Well, that’s a cool game for picky babies, but you’re grown now—and it’s time to take things up a notchFor example, the Death … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo Switch dock lets you project 'Zelda' onto your wall
Here comes the first Nintendo Switch dock that doesn't require a TV. The Ojo, from Yesojo, is a specialized Switch dock with a built-in lens that lets you project your games onto any surface. It's also fitted with a rechargeable battery, a welcome perk for Nintendo's hybrid gaming machine. SEE ALSO: The secret sexuality behind Nintendo's popular 'Splatoon 2' The company's … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube has an illegal TV streaming problem
Most people turn to Netflix to binge watch full seasons of a single TV show, but there could be a much cheaper way: YouTube. You might be surprised to learn that you can watch full episodes of popular TV shows on YouTube for free, thanks to a large number of rogue accounts that are hosting illegal live streams of shows. Do … [Link]
Mashable » A company created a coffee cup you can eat as a solution to our problem with plastic
Cupffee is a wafer cup made out of grains that reamins solid for up to an hour and does not alter the taste of the drink inside it. The product is the invention of a Bulgarian startup, which is looking for investment to expand its production beyond the edible cup. Read more…More about Coffee, Bulgaria, Sustainability, Disposable Cup, and Real Time … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron James says love is needed after the events in Charlottesville
After Donald Trump's unhinged press conference yesterday, where he said both sides were to blame after the domestic terrorism incident in Charlottesville, Virginia, various public figures are speaking out with a different kind of message. At his annual Family Foundation event last night, Cleveland Cavaliers all star LeBron James spoke out against Trump's comments. SEE ALSO: Charlottesville really happened. Don't look … [Link]
Popular Science » China's making major progress with its aircraft carrier tech
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Say hello to China's first catapult-equipped carrier. China's first catapult-equipped carrier is making progress in key areas like aircraft and electronics. Read on. [Link]
Mashable » Uber's never-ending drama now includes maybe kicking out Arianna Huffington
For Uber, it appears that the game is Team Travis Kalanick (the ousted CEO), Team Anti-Travis Kalanick, and Team End Drama. The latest one to fall victim to Team End Drama: media mogul Arianna Huffington. Uber investor Benchmark Capital wants to remove Huffington from Uber's board of directors, Recode reported Tuesday. The tech outlet cited a letter fellow Uber investor Shervin … [Link]
Slashdot » New Work Suggests That P Is Not Equal To NP
New submitter cccc828 writes: In a new paper Norbert Blum tackles the P=NP question and finds them to be not equal. While this is exciting news (for theoretical computer scientists at least), remember that there is a long list of findings pointing either way. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Mashable » A single Donald Trump tweet just lost Amazon $6 billion in value
Donald Trump knocked $6 billion off of Amazon before most of the country was awake. In a tweet sent at 6:12 a.m. EST, Trump claimed Amazon was "doing great damage to tax paying retailers," resulting in the loss of jobs. Amazon is doing great damage to tax paying retailers. Towns, cities and states throughout the U.S. are being hurt – many … [Link]
Mashable » Man's bizarre leg cramp is probably the weirdest thing you'll see all day
Brace yourselves, everyone. You're about to see something super gross. A leg cramp is one of the most painful things a human body can experience. And the worst part is, there's not much you can do about it — you kind of just have to let it pass, while not accidentally making it worse. SEE ALSO: No-show socks are terrible, but … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Ruffalo and Olivia Wilde joined the huge protest outside of Trump Tower last night
Some of Broadway's biggest stars took to the streets of New York City last night, not for a performance, for a protest. Donald Trump's press conference on Tuesday, where he defended the actions of white supremacists, Neo-Nazis, and the KKK in Charlottesville, Virginia, inspired an impromptu protest outside Trump Tower on 5th Ave. According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Michael Moore … [Link]
Mashable » General Kelly's face had its own press conference yesterday
General John Kelly, a man whose own face appears to have been chiseled out of bedrock, isn't exactly one for displaying human emotion. Still, Trump's Chief of Staff couldn't contain all of his feelings at the president's jaw-dropping presser yesterday. Observers couldn't help but notice the General's posture and all around incredibly depressed demeanor. SEE ALSO: We've got the sweet little … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Female Engineers, Could You Please Share Your Thoughts On the Google Memo
Reader joshtops writes: The widely circulated memo written by software engineer James Damore has become the talking point across companies in Silicon Valley, and elsewhere. In an interesting take, The Economist on Tuesday argued with the scientific or otherwise assumptions made by Damore. I was wondering what female engineers — or females in other STEM beats — think of the … [Link]
Mashable » Claim it! wants to be Instagram for free products
Marketing is expensive so Ali Abdullah wants to cut out the middlemen. His app, Claim it!, relaunched this week with the goal of connecting people with companies or individuals looking to give stuff away for free. "Our concept is they can promote whatever they love by just giving people something," said founder and CEO Ali Abdullah. He previously worked as a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' deathmatch was a mistake
Overwatch was not made for deathmatch. It's a fact made immediately apparent by the game's new free-for-all mode. Overwatch recently added two new deathmatch modes to the public test region (coming soon to all platforms): team deathmatch and free-for-all (FFA) deathmatch. Both game modes are a race to get to a certain amount of kills, except team deathmatch is a 4v4 … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Is Bringing a Billion Dollar Checkbook To Hollywood and Wants To Buy 10 TV Shows
Apple is officially open for business in Hollywood. From a report: The company is telling content makers it wants to spend $1 billion on its own stuff over the next year. That's music to studios' ears, and a tune they have been expecting for some time — especially after Apple hired two top Sony TV executives in June. We still … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' trailer: You'll never hear Ellie Goulding's 'Burn' the same way again
You can't log onto the internet these days without stumbling across yet another movie trailer that prominently features a creepy, slowed-down cover of a pop song. But boy, when it works, it works. SEE ALSO: Have you seen all of Rotten Tomatoes' 200 essential movies? In the first trailer for The Killing of a Sacred Deer, a young girl sings … [Link]
Mashable » Never run out of battery again with this adorable Darth Vader by your side
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The Force is strong with this Darth Vader charger. Load up your smartphone, tablet, or any other mobile device with this rechargeable battery shaped like Anakin himself. With 5200mAh of power, this backup power source can keep you up and running wherever your adventures … [Link]
Mashable » This heat-changing mug gets an assist from Pac-Man and friends
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If chasing down Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde gives you all the nostalgic feels, then this heat changing mug is about to bring some joy to your morning caffeination routine. Things start out simple enough: when the mug is cool, it's nothing more … [Link]
Popular Science » There’s a lot of money up for grabs if you can land (softly) on the moon
Space Google’s Lunar XPrize just announced new prizes. Send a spacecraft to the moon and loop around our natural satellite, or gently set a rover down on the lunar surface—there could be money in it for you. [Link]
Mashable » How to watch the total solar eclipse from anywhere on Earth
As the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blotting out our nearest star on August 21, millions of Americans will look up to see the total solar eclipse in person. But even if you aren't in the path of totality, where the moon will temporarily completely block the sun, you can still get in in on the eclipse action, … [Link]
Mashable » What are critics saying about Marvel's 'The Defenders'?
Marvel’s The Defenders is finally here, and according to the critics, it's worth the wait. Mostly. SEE ALSO: The first episode of Marvel's 'The Defenders' played at Comic-Con. Here's what we saw While The Defenders is plagued by some of the same issues as Netflix's earlier superhero solo series (like the pacing), it sounds like the fearsome foursome are fabulous together. … [Link]
Slashdot » WordPress Bans Fascist Website Linked To Charlottesville Killer
tedlistens writes: WordPress has said that it does not censor websites like that of self-proclaimed fascist group Vanguard America. But last night, the group's site was taken offline for violating the company's terms of service. The about-face was likely prompted by Vanguard's participation in last weekend's Unite the Right rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, during which James Alex Fields drove his … [Link]
Popular Science » Beauty standards are literally toxic for women of color
Health Personal care products can poison you, and women of color take on extra burdens. The products we use to put our best foot forward might make us sick—especially if you’re a woman of color. [Link]
Mashable » How I learned to love the simplicity of the Amazon Kindle
People often ask me what my favorite gadget is, or if there's one piece of technology I can't live without. They're usually taken aback by my simple response: my Kindle Paperwhite, a device that reliably performs one task really well and one that I've treasured since receiving it as a gift in 2013. It might be a surprising answer from someone … [Link]
Mashable » Hey Netflix, Apple reportedly has $1 billion to spend on new TV shows
Apple dipped a toe into TV. Now it's preparing to do a cannonball. Apple has set aside $1 billion for original video over the next year, according to the Wall Street Journal. The money would go to as many as 10 different shows in an attempt to put Apple on the map alongside Netflix, Amazon, HBO, and many other companies that … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel would rather have Cersei Lannister be president than Trump
Hot take: Nazis are bad. Nearly everyone in media condemned the president's defense of white supremacists last night, and none more poetically than Jimmy Kimmel, who urged the president's remaining supporters to let him go. "It was like if your book club meeting turned into a cockfight," Kimmel said on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Except here, everyone is crying. Read more… … [Link]
New Scientist – News » England will need over 71,000 extra care home places by 2025
The number of older people who will need substantial care is set to rise by 85.7 per cent, as increases in “healthspan” continue to lag behind longer lifespans [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tiny robots crawl through mouse’s stomach to heal ulcers
Bacterial infections in mice have been cleared up by bubble-propelled micromotors that swim through the stomach and release antibiotic payloads – and then dissolve in stomach acid [Link]
Mashable » Team of rivals: The startups Uber competes against around the world
Uber’s been facing crisis after crisis at home, but its rivals around the world aren't slowing down. Didi Chuxing is leading the international fight against Uber. The Chinese ride-hailing giant is using its considerable influence to shore up other regional ride-sharing competitors—with three global investments in markets Uber competes in over the past two months. And that's just the start. From … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan drops the mic on that Littlefinger storyline with this huge theory
Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 5. What exactly is Littlefinger up to? Of all the characters in Game of Thrones, he's probably the one with the murkiest intentions. At this point we pretty much know his ultimate goal — marry Sansa and rule over the Seven Kingdoms with her — but his methods are always somewhat … [Link]
Mashable » Smiley emoji in your work emails are making you look incompetent 🙁
Emoji have invaded our texts, Slacks, and even our business emails. But, a new study suggests that including emoji in your work emails may be making you look incompetent. Not ideal, TBH. SEE ALSO: The Surprisingly Problematic Handshake Emoji Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel found that professional emails which feature "smiley" emoji actually "decrease perceptions of competence" … [Link]
Mashable » The internet gives film titles totally British makeovers and it's absolutely brilliant
The people of the internet have decided that film titles don't sound British enough. SEE ALSO: John Boyega describes a glorious London adventure with Harrison Ford In order to amend this, Twitter users have been rewriting popular film titles under the hashtag #makeafilmtotallyBritish. Some of these movie makeovers are pure genius. Here are some of the cleverest: Honey I Shrunk the … [Link]
Mashable » Neo-Nazi website retreats into the dark web after everyone dumps them
Daily Stormer is in full retreat mode. SEE ALSO: GoDaddy bans neo-Nazi site after cretinous Charlottesville article The neo-Nazi website has moved to the dark web, after three different domain services booted them out. The original site, Dailystormer.com, is now offline and the new site, not indexed by search engines, is now only available through the anonymous browsing tool Tor. The … [Link]
Mashable » Woman loses engagement ring, finds it on a carrot 13 years later
When we lose something precious, many of us eventually make peace with the fact that we'll never get it back. Not so for a woman from Canada who lost her engagement ring — only to find it 13 years later. In her garden. On a carrot. SEE ALSO: That older couple from those wonderful engagement photos finally tied the knot … [Link]
Mashable » Father of the year David Beckham has a Lego surprise for his daughter
Today’s best dad award goes to David Beckham. SEE ALSO: Victoria Beckham's daughter has just found out how famous her mom really is Beckham is outspoken about how much he adores his kids, especially his youngest child and only daughter, 6-year-old Harper. Harper has dad wrapped around her little finger. Beckham would do just about anything for her — from sewing … [Link]
Mashable » Gang steals 20 tonnes of Nutella and other chocolate goodies
If someone offers you a large batch of Nutella and Kinder Surprise Eggs, don't trust them. Report it to police immediately. SEE ALSO: The 'Donutella Versace' is a monstrosity of a donut covered in gold flakes Police in Germany have reported the theft of 20 tonnes of chocolate goods, valued at more than 50,000 euros (£45,400; $59,000), in a lorry trailer. … [Link]
Mashable » Google can now warn you when your allergies might flare up
Google search just gained a helpful new superpower. The search engine can now provide personalized updates about seasonal allergies at your current location directly in search. SEE ALSO: With its new feed, Google is preparing for the end of search Much like weather forecasts, when you search for queries like "pollen forecast" you'll get a detailed look at pollen levels in … [Link]
Slashdot » Energy Drinks May Trigger Future Substance Use, Says Study
New research suggests persistent consumption of energy drinks may predispose young adults to substance use. "Investigators, led by Amelia M. Arria, PhD, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, found that college students who regularly drink highly caffeinated energy drinks were at increased risk for later use of alcohol, cocaine, or prescription stimulants," reports Medscape. From the report: … [Link]
Mashable » Yep, a 'Hunger Games' theme park is actually happening
You could be making your way to Panem sooner than you think. Lionsgate announced on Tuesday the opening of a new 1.3 million square-foot (122,00 sqm) theme park in South Korea. SEE ALSO: Spa-themed amusement park is real and will actually launch, as promised The park will be made up of seven zones, each devoted to a different Lionsgate-produced film. And … [Link]
Mashable » Billy Eichner and Metallica bond over 'Little Mermaid' song in 'Carpool Karaoke' clip
Sometimes, all you need to become instant BFFs with someone is a shared love of Disney. Just look at Billy Eichner and Metallica. The band seem pretty reluctant to join in with Eichner's impassioned rendition of a song from The Little Mermaid at first — but by the end, James Hetfield is singing right along with him. SEE ALSO: John … [Link]
Mashable » Jaime Lannister has some incredible 'Game of Thrones' cast tattoo ideas you'll definitely want to copy
How do you celebrate the end of an era? Get a commemorative tattoo, of course. SEE ALSO: The ‘Game of Thrones’ cast reveals what songs would be on their character’s iPod In the video above, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau tells Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Corden that he's unsure he would get a Game of Thrones cast tattoo. Maybe he needs the right … [Link]
Mashable » Paralympian plans to cross 40 miles of the Australian outback in just his wheelchair
No wheelchair user has ever been allowed on Australia's Larapinta trail — until now. This week, Dr William Tan, a Singapore Paralympian, begins a five day journey across 65km (40 miles) of the Australian outback. SEE ALSO: Japanese airline apologises after it made disabled man crawl up stairs to his flight The 60-year-old has in the past completed marathons across Antarctica … [Link]
Mashable » LED eyelashes could cause cataracts and wrinkles, doctor warns
Perhaps you should think twice before jumping on the LED eyelash bandwagon, an ophthalmologist is warning. The latest clubbing fad has people affixing LED strips above their eyes. Powered by a small battery tucked into the hair at the back of your head, the lights flash in different colours, as you move to the beat. [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn is rolling out video creation on its mobile app
LinkedIn wants to let users share as much as possible on the site. So in its latest effort the social media company is rolling out a video creation tool within its mobile app. SEE ALSO: Kate, William and Harry want to connect with you on LinkedIn The feature is only available for frequent contributors at the moment, but will be available … [Link]
Mashable » We finally have a shipping date for Andy Rubin's Essential phone
The Essential phone is real, you guys, and it will actually start shipping within 7 days. This is according to an email sent to customers who have reserved the phone, Android Authority reports. This doesn't, however, include the Essential 360 Camera; customers that ordered it will receive a separate email with a shipping date for the gadget. SEE ALSO: Let's talk … [Link]
Mashable » John Legend sings about erections in hilarious 'Carpool Karaoke' clip
John Legend and Alicia Keys can turn any sentence into a song. Even one about erections. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner surprise 'Game of Thrones' fans in Carpool Karaoke trailer In the hilarious Carpool Karaoke: The Series clip above, Legend and Keys are challenged by James Corden to turn mundane sentences into beautiful vocals. Needless to say, they … [Link]
Mashable » Melbourne, Australia is the world's most liveable city for the seventh year in a row
Now they're just rubbing it in. The city of Melbourne in Australia for the seventh year in a row running (count it, seriously), has been named the most liveable city in the world by The Economist's Intelligence Unit. SEE ALSO: Grownups will love riding this all-electric smart scooter but it comes at a hefty price With a near-perfect 97.5/100 livability rating, … [Link]
Mashable » This guy's amazing Tinder profile is a PowerPoint sales pitch
If your Tinder profile doesn't look like a PowerPoint slide, you're not doing it right. Niket Biswas, a software engineering manager at Facebook in New York, decided he wanted to create a Tinder profile that was far from generic — and he did. SEE ALSO: What to do when you really want to use a group shot on Tinder Biswas spent … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner surprise 'Game of Thrones' fans in Carpool Karaoke trailer
The Stark girls may not be getting on super well in Westeros right now, but their off-screen relationship has never been better. Just check Apple's trailer above for their upcoming Carpool Karaoke episode. You can only sing that passionately in front of people you're truly friends with, right? SEE ALSO: Usher Carpool Karaoke is 13 minutes of sweet, sweet happiness … [Link]
Mashable » Next episode of 'Game of Thrones' leaked online, courtesy of HBO Spain
It turns out you don't need hackers to spoil the next episode of Game of Thrones — HBO Spain is here for your needs! SEE ALSO: 4 reportedly arrested after 'Game of Thrones' episode leaked in India This season's episode 6, due to air Sunday, has leaked online after HBO Spain accidentally made it available to subscribers for an hour before … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Allo For Chrome Finally Arrives, But Only For Android Users
Google Allo, the chat app that arrived on the iPhone and Android devices last year, now has a web counterpart. Head of product for Allo and video chat app Duo, Amit Fulay, tweeted: "Allow for web is here! Try it on Chrome today. Get the latest Allo build on Android before giving it a spin." Engadget reports: To give it … [Link]
Mashable » Hey, these feeding sugar gliders are really that adorable
You might've never heard of a sugar glider before, but this is a pretty good introduction to the Australian marsupial. Tiny, Beyoncé and Lemonade — yes, even their names are sweet too — are the newest members of the Australian Reptile Park family. They got their own special introduction, as you can see in a video uploaded onto the park's … [Link]
Mashable » Guess who's back: Daniel Craig confirms return as James Bond
Even though he may be a teensy-weensy bit sick of it, Daniel Craig is back as Agent 007 once again. The British actor confirmed he would return to the role on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, ending speculation there would be a changing of the guard — for now. SEE ALSO: The notable differences between 'Old Man Logan' … [Link]
Mashable » The battle between Walmart and Amazon moves into a surprising new arena
As the industry buzzes about Amazon's growing advertising power, its arch-rival is trying its best not to be outdone. Walmart is now quietly bulking up its own online ads business, according to a recent research note from KeyBanc analyst Ed Yruma. Whereas the retailer previously used space on its site mostly for its own promotions, it's now increasingly selling it to … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Finally Unlock the Recipe For Magic Mushrooms
An anonymous reader writes: Aside from being a schedule 1 drug, scientists haven't fully understood the chemistry behind how mushrooms produce the chemical psilocybin — until now. A new study may finally lay the groundwork for a medical-grade psilocybin patients can take. Gizmodo reports: "Living things make molecules through a series of chemical reactions, similar to how car makers produce … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bachelor in Paradise' inadvertently joins the impeach Trump train
Here’s probably the best press that our favourite dating show spin-off, Bachelor In Paradise, will receive. The show's Twitter account, which was live-tweeting Tuesday's episode, somehow mistakenly joined the impeach Trump brigade by including the hashtag "#Impeach45" in its tweet. SEE ALSO: Here's why Peter shouldn't be the next 'Bachelor' It was attached to a GIF of contestant Raven Gates cannonballing … [Link]
Mashable » Fancy smart locks marketed to Airbnb hosts permanently broken by software update
The Internet of Things continues to amaze, but unfortunately for all the techno-utopians of the world, it's for exactly the wrong reasons. The latest case study in why connecting every little thing to the internet might not be such a good idea is brought to us by Lockstate — a company that manufactures, among other things, a Wi-Fi enabled smart lock … [Link]
Mashable » Anderson Cooper breaks down exactly why Trump's press conference should bother you
The American public is still trying to process Donald Trump's disastrous press conference on Tuesday, in which he defended those who marched in a white supremacist rally. Later that day, Anderson Cooper broke down exactly what was so disturbing about the president's comments in a segment that lasted more than 11 minutes. SEE ALSO: Trump just gave the most insane press … [Link]
Mashable » Obama's Charlottesville response just became most-liked tweet in history
Barack Obama may not be the president anymore but that's not stopping him from making history. In the wake of the deadly clash between neo-Nazi hate groups and protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend, President Donald Trump's usually eager Twitter fingers remained inactive for hours while Obama rose to the challenge of addressing the nation. Now, just days after the … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Officially Reveals Post-8th Generation Core Architecture Code Name: Ice Lake, Built On 10nm+
Intel has confirmed the existence of a new processor family called Ice Lake that will be made on Intel's 10nm+ process. The company published basic information on the Ice Lake architecture on their codename decoder. AnandTech reports: This is an unexpected development as the company has yet to formally detail (let alone launch) the first 10nm Core architecture — Cannon … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fish eat bits of plastic because they think they smell good
Hungry fish are gulping down mouthfuls of plastic, perhaps because it smells like their favourite foods [Link]
New Scientist – News » England will need over 71,000 extra care home places by 2025
The number of older people who will need substantial care is set to rise by 85.7 per cent, as increases in “healthspan” continue to lag behind longer lifespans [Link]
Slashdot » Toyota Patents Cloaking Device To Make Car Pillars Appear Transparent
Toyota has patented a cloaking device that aims to make big, chunky car pillars transparent. The "apparatuses and methods for making an object appear transparent" which Toyota just patented uses cleverly placed mirrors to bend light around an object making it visible from the other side. The Drive reports: So you're not really seeing through the pillars, you're seeing around … [Link]
Mashable » Biggest theater chain to $9.99-per-month MoviePass: 'Not welcome here'
If MoviePass sounded too good to be true when it offered unlimited movie tickets for $50 per month back in 2011, it really sounded dodgy when the service announced on Tuesday that it had lowered its price to $9.99. Ten bucks! For unlimited movies? Now the largest movie theater chain in the U.S. is getting cranky — and calling bullshit. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Adds 'Instant Pickup Points' In US Brick-And-Mortar Push
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Amazon is rolling out U.S. pickup points where shoppers can retrieve items immediately after ordering them, shortening delivery times from hours to minutes in its latest move into brick-and-mortar retail. The world's largest online retailer has launched 'Instant Pickup' points around five college campuses, such as the University of California at Berkeley, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Microsoft Azure IoT Hub, IncFact, Sygic Travel
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]
Slashdot » App Developers Should Charge More If They Want People To Buy Subscriptions, Suggests Report
A new report from Liftoff, a Silicon Valley-based mobile app marketing and retargeting firm, says that subscription-based apps may do better if developers charge a higher price for services, rather than setting prices too low to lure users in initially. The Verge reports: The Liftoff report, which analyzed data gathered between June 2016 and June 2017, categorized app subscriptions into … [Link]
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