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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 » Hackers just sent us practically all of HBO's social media passwords

Friday 18 August 23:26:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe leaks just keep coming. The hackers responsible for the massive breach of HBO haven't let up, and reached out to Mashable to share their latest exploits. And while the latest data dump doesn't include any Game of Thrones spoilers, it definitely contains some information that the network wouldn't want out in the open.  SEE ALSO: The HBO hackers just hit … [Link]

Slashdot » Waymo Patent Shows Plans To Replace Steering Wheel, Pedals With Push Button

Friday 18 August 23:20:00 UTC 2017

nesaefendija shares a report from Driverless: Waymo just received approval on a patent for a push-button console that replaces not only a steering wheel in a car but the brake and gas pedals, too. This reflects Alphabet's driverless arm could remain true to its original mantra of developing cars that pilot themselves without human intervention. In many ways, the push-button … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's AR glasses take center stage in newly published patent

Friday 18 August 23:12:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe world just got a sneak peek at a feature Facebook's working on to make its highly anticipated AR glasses a reality. According to a patent published Thursday, the device "may augment views of a physical, real-world environment with computer-generated elements" and may "be included in an eye-wear comprising a frame and a display assembly that presents media to a user's … [Link]

Mashable » Pro tips: How to get the best photos of the solar eclipse with a phone or a camera

Friday 18 August 23:05:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPeople living across the continental U.S. will have a chance to see a total solar eclipse for the first time in 99 years next week on Aug. 21, so you might be thinking about taking some pics.  An event of this scale won't happen again until 2316 so it's understandable to want to whip out your iPhone and start shooting. (Another … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Explains Why It Banned the App For Gab, a Right-Wing Twitter Rival

Friday 18 August 22:40:00 UTC 2017

AmiMoJo shares a report from Ars Technica: When right-wing trolls and outright racists get kicked off of Twitter, they often move to Gab, a right-wing Twitter competitor. Gab was founded by Andrew Torba, who says it's devoted to unfettered free expression online. The site also hosts controversial right-wing figures like Milo Yiannopoulos, Andrew 'weev' Auernheimer and Andrew Anglin, editor of … [Link]

Mashable » Live your laziest life with this super convenient charging pad

Friday 18 August 22:15:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou come home from work. It’s been a long day—you’re tired, you’re hungry, and of course, your phone has died. The last thing you want to do is go crawling on the floor, looking for the gosh-darn cord to plug your phone in.  Enter the Qi Wireless Charging Pad. This slick device just hangs out enticingly on your countertop. All you … [Link]

Mashable » Upgrade your commute with this electric skateboard from the future

Friday 18 August 22:09:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you live anywhere near a city, you've likely seen a skateboarder flying past uphill at breakneck speed. No, this is not magic—these skaters are riding an electric longboard. And one of the most celebrated electric longboards on the street is this Yuneec EGo … [Link]

Mashable » The Essential Phone's gorgeous screen embarrasses all other phones

Friday 18 August 22:04:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookI’ve only spent a few hours with the Essential Phone and I can already unequivocally declare the screen awesome. I'm not going to repeat all of ways the phone's amazing or falls short (you can read my colleague Karissa Bell's review of the phone for that). Instead, I want to draw attention to the display because it's unlike anything I've seen … [Link]

Mashable » The odds on Trump resigning just shifted, and not in his favor

Friday 18 August 22:03:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe odds aren't looking good for President Trump. One word has been on everyone's lips this tumultuous week and for once it's not "impeachment" but rather "resignation" — and the possibility of Trump throwing in the towel is actually quite likely, if bookmakers' odds are to be believed. SEE ALSO: What are the odds Twitter suspends Trump for ginning up the … [Link]

Slashdot » The Verge's Essential Phone Review: An Arcane Artifact From an Unrealized Future

Friday 18 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares Dieter Bohn's review of the Essential Phone: Even though it was announced less than three months ago at the Code Conference, there's already enough mythology surrounding the Essential Phone to fill a book. It comes from a brand-new billion-dollar startup led by the person who helped create Android itself, Andy Rubin. That origin binds it up … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Microsoft Office still matters — and here are all the skills you need

Friday 18 August 21:59:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You've probably had Microsoft Office on just about every computer you've ever owned. And so, you might think you know all there is to know. Except that's where you might be wrong. Advanced Office proficiency is still a real and in-demand skill—and there's a … [Link]

Mashable » Dude's definition of 'role play' is not exactly what his Tinder match had in mind

Friday 18 August 21:54:25 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s not easy keeping up with every sex term out there. Just ask this guy on Reddit who had a slight miscommunication with his Tinder match.  Reddit user notaninterestinguser posted a screenshot of his conversation with Rose, who might be a scam account, but who is apparently super into role play. After Rose confirms that she's into a little fantasy on … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why ProgrammableWeb Refers to a Javascript API as an SDK

Friday 18 August 21:50:06 UTC 2017

A few years back, ProgrammableWeb had four directories; the API directory (what ProgrammableWeb is famous for), the Mashup (app) Directory, a directory of mashup source code that was discovered elsewhere on the Web, and a resource directory that was a mish-mash of anything else that could be helpful to API practitioners (developers, providers, etc.). [Link]

Mashable » Learn the graphic design skills you need to get hired

Friday 18 August 21:46:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Almost exactly ten years ago, the first-ever iPhone came into the world. And aside from, you know, revolutionizing communication—it caught on because it was so beautifully designed. It turns out that making things look amazing is harder than it seems, and a lot of … [Link]

Mashable » Not excited about the eclipse yet? Check out this footage of a 1979 eclipse and try not to be awestruck

Friday 18 August 21:41:45 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It is an irrefutable fact that solar eclipses are amazing. SEE ALSO: I'll never care about your overhyped eclipse And you don't have to do that much digging for proofGizmodo's Matt Novak shared this tweet today, which led me to searching for the above video. It's a 10-minute clip collection from ABC News' coverage of the last large-scale total solar … [Link]

Mashable » HBO has the most profitable app thanks to 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 18 August 21:36:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHBO’s app has set a new record and, of course, it's all because of Game of Thrones.  The company's streaming app, HBO Now, has been the top-grossing app in the App Store for two days in a row now, beating out Netflix, Tinder, Candy Crush, and all the other apps that typically dominate the top of the charts. SEE ALSO: Hackers … [Link]

Slashdot » Self-sufficient Eclipse Chasers Hit the Road To 'Totality'

Friday 18 August 21:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Michael Zeiler packed his portable toilet then headed out on a 10-hour drive from New Mexico to Wyoming where, on Monday, he intends to mark the ninth time he has seen the moon pass in front of the sun in a total solar eclipse. Zeiler is a self-described "eclipse chaser," part of a group … [Link]

Popular Science » These are China's plans for floating nuclear reactors

Friday 18 August 21:30:00 UTC 2017

China Floating Nuclear Reactor ACPR50 From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Multiple designs are starting to take shape. China plans to build a fleet of floating reactors to power its maritime ambitions. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Fashionable and safe chickens wear little pink vests to cross the road

Friday 18 August 21:28:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHow did the chicken cross the road? By wearing a bright pink vest, of course! A bed and breakfast in Perthshire, Scotland, gave their hens a makeover that's both fashionable and functional — they were given high-visibility vests for protection while they crossed the road. Louise Lennox, owner of Glenshieling House on Hatton Road, Blairgowrie, shared this video on the Glenshieling … [Link]

Mashable » Barclays put in sensors to see which bankers are at their desks

Friday 18 August 21:16:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBarclays has installed devices that track how often bankers are at their desks. Managers were peppered with queries when investment bank staff in London discovered black boxes stuck to the underside of their desks in recent months, according to several Barclays employees who asked not to be identified speaking about their workplace. They turned out to be tracking devices called OccupEye, … [Link]

Slashdot » Info on 1.8M Chicago Voters Was Publicly Accessible, But Now Removed From Cloud Service

Friday 18 August 21:00:00 UTC 2017

A file containing the names, addresses, dates of birth and other information about Chicago's 1.8 million registered voters was published online and publicly accessible for an unknown period of time, the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners said this week. From a report: The acknowledgment came days after a data security researcher alerted officials to the existence of the unsecured files. … [Link]

Mashable » Travis Kalanick says he was 'ambushed' by the investor suing him

Friday 18 August 20:43:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTravis Kalanick—a vocal fighter against taxi lobbyists, government regulations, pink mustache businesses, and tech giant Google—is speaking out again. Uber's former CEO filed a 15-page response to investor Benchmark Capital's lawsuit against him this week. The venture capital firm accused Kalanick of fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty in a lawsuit filed last week.  SEE ALSO: Texts between … [Link]

Mashable » 97-year-old grandpa enjoys the wonders of the future in his first Tesla ride

Friday 18 August 20:42:23 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Prepare for an absolute sweetness overload as you watch this 97-year-old grandpa ride in a Tesla for the first time. His grandson told him about the car, but he could hardly fathom all the things the electric car was capable of doing. So they decided take a little joy ride to test it out. As they drove through town, the … [Link]

Mashable » A new app is designed to help blind people enjoy the solar eclipse

Friday 18 August 20:40:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMonday’s solar eclipse will surely be an unforgettable sight for anyone bearing witness to it. And now, an app is aiming to bring the experience of the eclipse to people who can't necessarily see it in the sky. The app — developed by the Eclipse Soundscapes Project — is designed to give people who are blind or have low vision a … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's past 4 weeks have been so chaotic, a CNN anchor needed to get a drink just to get through the list

Friday 18 August 20:37:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFair warning: If you find yourself suddenly dizzy or if you need to take a quick break by the end of this article, know that you are not alone. In a segment that aired on Friday, CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin decided to list off all of the significant events that have happened with Trump in the last few weeks. It seems … [Link]

Mashable » Jon Stewart eviscerates Donald Trump and white supremacists in a surprise set at Dave Chappelle's show

Friday 18 August 20:34:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJon Stewart might not have the The Daily Show platform at his disposal any longer, but that hasn't stopped the comedian from sharing his political stream of consciousness with the world.  During one of Dave Chappelle's Radio City Music Hall residency shows, surprise guest Stewart took the opportunity to share his thoughts about Charlottesville, Donald Trump, and nazis. As you can … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube Music Head Says Company Pays Higher Royalties Than Spotify in US

Friday 18 August 20:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Making a living from streaming royalties is tough for music artists, and YouTube has had one of the worst reputations in the music industry for a while. Even Lyor Cohen, the current head of YouTube Music, knows that many are skeptical about the service's ability to pay out a legitimate rate. Cohen wrote a … [Link]

Popular Science » Does a fever always mean you have an infection?

Friday 18 August 20:24:00 UTC 2017

pills, thermometer Ask Us Anything Our fear of fevers made us terrified of even a slight increase in body temperature. Fevers can be caused by anything from a common cold to antipsychotic drugs. Knowing what they are is key. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: CheckMobi, Home Assistant, Pike13

Friday 18 August 20:07:23 UTC 2017

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

Slashdot » A 'Netflix Tax'? Yes, and It's Already a Thing in Some States

Friday 18 August 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Your monthly bill for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streaming entertainment services could go up soon as states such as Illinois try to find ways to offset declining sales taxes and other revenue shortfalls. Chicago, Pennsylvania and Florida have already passed a so-called Netflix tax, and cities such as Pasadena, Calif. have broached the … [Link]

Mashable » We're at a crossroads for free speech online, and it could change the internet as we know it

Friday 18 August 19:56:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAfter decades of operating in the shadows of the web, online racists are now the focus of deserved intense anger and sudden action by the entities that once blithely hosted them. While there's never been a tacit endorsement from the internet's gatekeepers (those who host content, services, product offers, etc.), neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and racists do spread their message of hate … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Chrome 61 Beta Includes Web Share, WebUSB, Payment Request APIs

Friday 18 August 19:56:08 UTC 2017

This week Google announced that the beta version of Chrome 61 will support a number of new APIs. The Payment Request API is an API standard from the W3C that Google integrated back in May. The API provides a process layer which enables purchases from third-party websites within Chrome in an effort to make payment checkouts easier. [Link]

Mashable » Did you notice the huge Marvel easter egg hiding in 'The Defenders' finale?

Friday 18 August 19:42:12 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook This post contains spoilers for the finale of The Defenders, so unless you've finished episode 8, make like Danny and get lost. We were honestly expecting a higher body count from The Defenders — okay, so Stick and The Hand bit it, but that's NBD — but in the end, all of our heroes and their closest allies made it … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb offers free housing to those affected by Barcelona attacks

Friday 18 August 19:37:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAirbnb is looking to lend support to those affected by the recent terror attack in Barcelona, Spain. After a van drove through crowds on Thursday, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more, Airbnb activated its disaster response tool to help connect people in need of shelter and other accommodations with hosts in the area who've chosen to open their … [Link]

Slashdot » Hollywood, Apple Said To Mull Rental Plan, Defying Theaters

Friday 18 August 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Movie studios are considering whether to ignore the objections of cinema chains and forge ahead with a plan to offer digital rentals of films mere weeks after they appear in theaters, according to people familiar with the matter. Some of the biggest proponents, including Warner Bros and Universal Pictures, are pressing on in talks … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the umbilical cord iPhone cable you never asked for

Friday 18 August 19:08:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGrow Cable is an umbilical cord smartphone cable that pulsates as it charges. The creator says it was designed as social commentary on the growing dependence over smart phones. The cable currently sells for $5,693.95 on Etsy. Read more…More about Iphone, Mashable Video, Japan, Etsy, and Cowboy Hat [Link]

Mashable » Karen Pence's weird-as-hell Towel Charms are back, baby!

Friday 18 August 19:04:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Mother of all home goods is back. Per Jezebel, the deeply confusing business run by Karen Pence is back online after being "on hold" for what we assume was several months.  In case you were distracted by literally anything else happening in this trash country, Towel Charms are little metal baubles that you hook onto your towels. They are intended … [Link]

Mashable » You can't escape Windows error messages in this augmented reality nightmare

Friday 18 August 18:58:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThey promised us beauty. They said the sky was the limit. They told us that how we interact with the world would change in profound, innumerable ways.  They never said anything about Windows error messages shitting all over our augmented reality dreams. And yet, surprise surprise, that is exactly where we find ourselves.  SEE ALSO: Get ready for augmented reality *everything* … [Link]

Mashable » How to watch the eclipse without eclipse glasses

Friday 18 August 18:51:59 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook With the solar eclipse just days away, everyone is trying to get their hands on a last-minute pair of eclipse glasses. But what if you don't have $250 to spend on a pair because you spent too much money on pizza the night before? In a new video, Pizza Hut demonstrates how to use last night's pizza box to make … [Link]

Mashable » This major character won't be in Sunday's 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 18 August 18:45:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you're still reeling from Sunday's Lannister revelation on Game of Thrones, you're not alone. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister, said his character is so excited to be a father (again) that he's sitting out Sunday to celebrate. SEE ALSO: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau tells us what Jaime thinks about Cersei's big news "Jaime's gonna be a dad," Coster-Waldau told Yahoo! News. … [Link]

Slashdot » Developer Accidentally Deletes Three-Month of Work With Visual Studio Code

Friday 18 August 18:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter joshtops writes: A developer accidentally three-month of his work. In a post, he described his experience, "I had just downloaded VScode as an alternative and I was just playing with the source control option, seeing how it wanted to stage — five thousand files — I clicked discard… AND IT DELETED ALL MY FILES, ALL OF THEM, PERMANENTLY! … [Link]

Mashable » Another one of Donald Trump's committees just resigned in protest

Friday 18 August 18:39:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn a move that is honestly should not be surprising at this point, members from another one of Donald Trump's committees have resigned.  The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, which includes members from across the entertainment industry, published an open letter to Trump Friday that condemns the president's comments regarding Charlottesville and white supremacy—and includes a secret message, … [Link]

Mashable » The internet is saying goodbye to Steve Bannon by trolling him with Confederate statue jokes

Friday 18 August 18:32:07 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSteve Bannon, Trump's White House Chief Strategist, has officially left the building and the internet can't help but notice his impeccable timing. Amidst a nationwide debate over the decision to remove Confederate monuments — which Trump sees as "beautiful" pieces of history — from the country in wake of the deadly rally in Charlottesville, the people all over the web can't … [Link]

Popular Science » We’ve been predicting eclipses for over 2000 years. Here’s how.

Friday 18 August 18:30:00 UTC 2017

eclipse Space It's amazing what centuries of data can do. A brief history of eclipse predictions. [Link]

Mashable » The next Apple Watch will probably be super popular

Friday 18 August 18:17:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookApple became the biggest wearable vendor this May thanks to a recent surge in Apple Watch sales. Now, experts are saying the Watch could continue to see explosive sales heading into 2018. A new report from Taiwanese publication Digitimes says Apple Watch shipments are expected to increase to 4.5 million units in the fourth quarter of this year and could reach … [Link]

Mashable » This woman was asked to comment on the South Sudan refugee crisis. She responded with a poem.

Friday 18 August 18:10:19 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook When Emi Mahmoud was asked to comment on recent news — that the one-millionth South Sudanese refugee just crossed into Uganda to escape conflict, drought, and economic collapse — she decided to use her voice in a unique and powerful way. The award-winning Sudanese-American slam poet, who was born in Darfur before seeking refuge in the U.S. and ultimately attending Yale University, … [Link]

Slashdot » How Hackers Are Targeting the Shipping Industry

Friday 18 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: When staff at CyberKeel investigated email activity at a medium-sized shipping firm, they made a shocking discovery. "Someone had hacked into the systems of the company and planted a small virus," explains co-founder Lars Jensen. "They would then monitor all emails to and from people in the finance department." Whenever one of the firm's … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg is taking two months off to spend time with his second daughter

Friday 18 August 17:55:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMark Zuckerberg runs one of the most valuable companies in the world. But he's not letting them stop him from spending time with his children. The CEO of Facebook is taking two months of paternity leave when his second daughter is born, Zuckerberg announced via a Facebook post Friday. He also took two months off when his first daughter Maxima, or … [Link]

Mashable » Why Lady Gaga and her mom want you to take this 'mental health first aid' class

Friday 18 August 17:51:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCynthia Germanotta, known to most of the world as Lady Gaga's mom, is sitting in the lobby of a glitzy Sacramento Sheraton hotel. A few hours from now, her daughter will play a sold-out show a mile from here as part of her Joanne world tour.  But right now, Germanotta — who's dressed impeccably in a smart blazer, black skirt, and … [Link]

Mashable » The Strange Video Game Systems Time Forgot

Friday 18 August 17:51:13 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Gaming, Nintendo, Video Games, Mashable Reels, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » The internet waves goodbye to Steve Bannon with its middle finger

Friday 18 August 17:47:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFew happy moments still exist in the Twitterverse anymore, so when Steve Bannon resigned from the White House, the tweets flew fast, furious, and anti-fascist.  On Friday, The New York Times reported that the White House was planning to force out Trump's chief strategist, and the internet was ready with jokes. It's been a horrible week for anyone who's not, say, … [Link]

Mashable » Leaked images show off one of the iPhone 8's key components

Friday 18 August 17:45:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe iPhone 8 is (hopefully) coming soon, and we might just have a closer look at one of its most important components.  The new A11 processor chip that will power the next iPhone allegedly appears in newly leaked photos posted to Slashleaks, which were first spotted by MacRumors. The 10-nanometer chips are reportedly manufactured exclusively by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) … [Link]

Mashable » An app paid me $10 to wait in line and then party at Samsung's NYC space

Friday 18 August 17:32:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe line outside of Samsung's New York City event space on Thursday night stretched down the block, hundreds of people queued in a way that's common in the city's club-heavy Meatpacking District. They were ostensibly there to enjoy the band Judah & the Lion and check out a livestream of Coldplay in concert. In truth, many, including myself, were getting paid … [Link]

Mashable » Clocky is an alarm clock on wheels that will roll away from your sleepy head

Friday 18 August 17:30:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Sleepyheads around the world have developed a host of tricks to wake themselves up. Some use extra loud alarm clocks or set a handful of different devices to go off at once. And yet, so many of us still end up snoozing — and … [Link]

Mashable » Make Your Own iPhone Case

Friday 18 August 17:26:45 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Iphone, Iphone Cases, Mashable Reels, Make Your Own Iphone Case, and Tech [Link]

Popular Science » Can't find safe eclipse glasses? Make your own eclipse projector instead.

Friday 18 August 17:19:43 UTC 2017

solar eclipse DIY Don't settle for the blurry cardboard box version. To watch the solar eclipse on August 21, you could invest in a pair of overpriced eclipse glasses. But you're better off with a pinhole camera—or a pair of binoculars. [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Adviser Steve Bannon is Leaving White House Post

Friday 18 August 17:13:00 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon left his position on Friday (alternative source) as the newly minted chief of staff John Kelly sought to bring order to a White House riven by infighting and power struggles, more than a dozen news outlets report. Maggie Haberman, reporting for The New York Times: The president and senior White House officials were … [Link]

Mashable » This plastic card could be the ultimate life hack

Friday 18 August 17:09:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFORMcard is basically Play-Doh for adults. The multitool becomes moldable to whatever shape you want after it's immersed in hot water. You can shape it to be a phone stand or wrap it around a broken tool handle or whatever needs fixing. It's super strong when it's cooled down and can be reused when you put it back into hot water … [Link]

Mashable » How to watch the solar eclipse without burning your eyes out

Friday 18 August 17:03:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWith the solar eclipse right around the corner, it's important to make sure you're planning to watch it safely.  Read more…More about Space, Mashable Video, Sun, How To, and Solar Eclipses [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Bannon, whitest White House person, is out

Friday 18 August 16:52:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStephen Bannon's no longer a part of President Donald Trump's White House crew, according to The New York Times, and confirmed by various other outlets. He was booted by his boss, President Donald Trump.  The advisor, brought into Trump's camp during the 2016 presidential campaign, and often credited with its victory (much to Trump's annoyance) was handily the most contentious (read: … [Link]

Mashable » Is Taylor Swift about to drop a single?

Friday 18 August 16:47:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTaylor Swift may be about to begin the #TS6 era.    Early Friday, eagle-eyed fans spotted that the singer’s various social media accounts had gone dark, with her image erased from all of them. Years worth of tweets were gone from her Twitter (currently the most recent are from 2009) and, as of this writing, every photo from her instagram is totally … [Link]

Slashdot » Bing is 'Bigger Than You Think', Says Microsoft

Friday 18 August 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft said this week that Bing is "bigger than you think" and provided some numbers that could be a surprise to many. The company claims that fully one-third of searches in the US are powered by Bing, either directly or through Yahoo or AOL (both of which provide results generated by Microsoft). From a report: With 9% market share worldwide … [Link]

Mashable » Valve's upcoming Knuckles VR controllers look like a dream in action

Friday 18 August 16:39:24 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Valve's innovative new virtual reality controllers, called Knuckles, are still a ways away from hitting the public.  Fortunately, YouTube channel Tested got their hands on them early and they look like they deliver on everything they promise to. Will Smith of Foo VR — not the Hollywood actor — brought the Knuckle controllers on the show to demonstrate how well … [Link]

Mashable » Women of color who left Google share stories of racism and discrimination

Friday 18 August 16:33:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhere there's sexism, there's probably racism.  Following the publication of fired Google engineer James Damore's memo arguing that women are biologically unsuited to careers in tech — which employed pseudo-science of the kind often used to support racism — women of color are sharing their experiences of discrimination at the company.  A new story in The Guardian features several women who … [Link]

Mashable » The New York Times has recognized that it did not discover bubble tea

Friday 18 August 16:24:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThat boba in your tea? It's, uh, been there for a while. The New York Times issued a revision Thursday after publishing a bizarre article Wednesday about bubble tea called "Those Blobs In Your Tea? They're Supposed To Be There." The article itself wasn't much better, implying that boba — a popular beverage stateside for years — has finally hit it … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Can a crowdsourced mega-forest offset Trump’s climate chaos?

Friday 18 August 16:20:00 UTC 2017

It's an appealing idea, a vast forest to soak up the extra carbon released due to Trump's policies, but it may not be so easy in reality, says Olive Heffernan [Link]

Mashable » Stolen 'Diablo' fan art is being used as a symbol of Ukraine's fight against Russia

Friday 18 August 16:13:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe above image was created by Toby Lewin for a Blizzard Entertainment fan art contest in 2011, and has since spread far and wide around the internet and the world. On Tuesday, it popped up on a monument honoring Ukrainian soldiers. SEE ALSO: Blizzard tries to rename Battle.net, fails A monument depicting a sword being driven into Russia was unveiled in … [Link]

Mashable » Google Home will now work with free Spotify accounts

Friday 18 August 16:08:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFor all the people out there who love Spotify but refuse to pay for the premium version of the service, today's your lucky day. Google Home is finally supporting free Spotify accounts. SEE ALSO: Google Home now has an Australian accent If you're they type of person who wants to try using Spotify for free on your Google home, just make … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Durant will not be visiting the White House with the Warriors

Friday 18 August 16:03:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookKevin Durant is the latest public figure speaking out against Donald Trump.  In an interview with ESPN's Chris Haynes, the NBA finals MVP explained his qualms with the current president, and why he wouldn't be making a stop at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave this year to celebrate the Golden State Warriors championship.  SEE ALSO: A giant inflatable 'Trump Rat' has invaded Manhattan … [Link]

Popular Science » How to photograph the solar eclipse: The only guide you need

Friday 18 August 16:03:03 UTC 2017

photographing the eclipse Science There's a lot of information out there and not all of it is good. Yes, you need to be careful. No, you probably shouldn't buy an expensive filter you'll never use again. [Link]

Slashdot » E-Commerce To Evolve Next Month As Amazon Loses the 1-Click Patent

Friday 18 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: Next month e-commerce will change forever thanks to Amazon. September 12 marks 20 years since Amazon filed for their 1-Click patent. This means that the patent will expire and the technology behind it will be free to be used by any e-commerce site. Starting next month more and more sites will be offering a … [Link]

Mashable » The Electronic Frontier Foundation issues a warning to companies banning hate groups

Friday 18 August 15:57:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Electronic Frontier Foundation has a message for the tech companies that have been banning hate groups — be very careful. The EFF, a nonprofit that focuses on "defending civil liberties in the digital world," published a post on Thursday night that warned against the precedents set by the ongoing crackdown by major tech companies on websites like The Daily Stormer, … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran surprised Shawn Mendes' NYC fans by joining him on stage at a concert

Friday 18 August 15:48:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere’s nothing holdin' Mendes back on his Illuminate tour, which includes bringing out a very special musical guest.  Shawn Mendes fans received a delightful surprise while at his concert on Aug. 16. The pop singer was performing at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, when he was joined on stage by none other than Ed Sheeran.  SEE ALSO: I'm Ed Sheeran and … [Link]

Mashable » Forecasters put the total solar eclipse into a weather model and the result is amazing

Friday 18 August 15:47:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe weather wizards at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have added the effects of the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse to one of their newest, highest-resolution computer models. The result is a gorgeously detailed view of how the eclipse will cause a decrease in incoming solar radiation as it crosses the country on Monday, from the Pacific Northwest to … [Link]

Mashable » Your guide to using your DSLR camera correctly (finally)

Friday 18 August 15:43:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. For everyday selfies, your iPhone's camera is great. It's always with you, you point it, you shoot it, you upload your shots to Instagram — it doesn’t get much simpler than that.But if you’re really serious about photography, the iPhone doesn’t come close to … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez seriously has a twin and we can't tell who's who

Friday 18 August 15:36:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat a dream it is to be a celebrity doppelgänger, but alas, that privilege is only given to a lucky few. And even half of these people only kind of look like a celeb! If you close one eye and tilt your head to the left, you might see the resemblance, but it's definitely a stretch. But, we can say, without … [Link]

Mashable » Nokia's #bothie will never take off because it's just not Instagram-friendly

Friday 18 August 15:34:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNokia is trying to make a new kind of selfie happen. The "bothie." But does the world really need another type of selfie? Is the concept really cool enough to take off in the social media world? I'm not convinced.  SEE ALSO: Nokia wants you to be less selfie and more 'bothie' with its new flagship phone Nokia just announced its … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what that 'Defenders' ending means for Marvel's other Netflix shows

Friday 18 August 15:31:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis recap contains spoilers for the finale of Marvel and Netflix's The Defenders, so unless you've watched through episode 8, make like Stick and beat it. For a second there, we thought The Defenders was going to go the way of Batman v Superman and try to convince us that Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, was actually dead following the collapse of … [Link]

Mashable » Australian mom discovered a large venomous snake terrorizing her kid's Lego city

Friday 18 August 15:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat would happen if a giant, poisonous snake invaded an animated Lego film?  A mother from Gold Coast, a city in Queensland, Australia, found an unexpected creature terrorizing her child's Lego cityGold Coast and Brisbane Snake Catchers posted a photo Wednesday on their Facebook of a large male eastern brown snake slithering around a tower of Legos.  SEE ALSO: Australian dad … [Link]

Mashable » Surf the web faster and get the Wi-Fi speed you pay for with this app

Friday 18 August 15:27:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Would you like faster Wi-Fi? That's one of those questions with an obvious answer, like "Would you like some tasty nachos?" or "Want to see a picture of a super cute puppy?" Yes, of course. Of course you would. But, unfortunately, unlike nachos, Wi-Fi … [Link]

Mashable » America's greatest allies barely trust Trump more than Putin

Friday 18 August 15:20:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBreaking news, y'all: People in other countries don't trust Donald Trump LOL.  El oh el wow wa wa wee wa oh man. SEE ALSO: A giant inflatable 'Trump Rat' has invaded Manhattan According to a new Pew Research Center report, by and large, people outside the United States trust Trump less than they do Russian President Vladimir Putin "to do the … [Link]

Slashdot » Kit Kat Accused of Copying Atari Game Breakout

Friday 18 August 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Kit Kat's maker Nestle has been accused of copying Breakout, the 1970s computer game, in a marketing campaign. Atari, the company behind some of the most popular early video games, has filed a suit alleging Nestle knowingly exploited the game's look and feel. The advert showed a game similar to Breakout but where the … [Link]

Mashable » Why viewing the 2017 total solar eclipse from South Carolina is not such a good idea

Friday 18 August 15:10:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSummer doesn't always mean blue skies and sunshine—or a clear view of the solar eclipse. Neil deGrasse Tyson sat down with Meteorologist Joe Rao to discuss more about the worst state to watch the Great American Eclipse. Check out the full StarTalk podcast featuring interview clips here.  StarTalk on Mashable is a video series, produced by Mashable and StarTalk Radio. StarTalk … [Link]

Mashable » Look at this bear in the backyard prepping for a fun day at the pool

Friday 18 August 15:03:24 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Somebody get the suntan lotion and a swimming cap because one bear is ready to take a fun, relaxing dip in the pool. In British Columbia, Canada, someone captured a black bear on video they found in their uncle's backyard. The poor thing probably just wanted to chill out in the pool, but didn't seem to be the most confident … [Link]

Mashable » Robert Pattinson goes on the run in a new 'Good Time' clip

Friday 18 August 15:01:54 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f8%2fa964ff98 a647 a9c0%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ the movie that's getting R-Pattz some of the best reviews of his career.","image":&qu~ Pattinson goes on the run in a new 'Good Time' clip","sources":[{&q~ pattinson,good time","sec0":null,&q~ pattinson,good time","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Movies, Robert Pattinson, Good Time, Entertainment, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Mashable » Oh, NBD, just the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 sitting next to some cigarette butts

Friday 18 August 14:59:20 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint api production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fvideo uploaders%2fdistribution thumb%2fimage%2f15590%2f13cb5838 fba4 4e1e b1af ae908cdf4c27 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ is what we've been waiting for.","image":"~ gonna delay the Galaxy S8 again, report says","sources":[{&q~ headset,delay,vr experience,standalone-featured,vr camera,real-time,real-time video,real time,vr headsets,real-time-video,galaxy s8,real time video,samsung galaxy s8,s8,s8+","sec0":nu~ headset,delay,vr experience,standalone-featured,vr camera,real-time,real-time video,real time,vr headsets,real-time-video,galaxy s8,real time video,samsung galaxy s8,s8,s8+","videoSeriesNa~ More about Android, Samsung, Leaks, Galaxy Note 8, and Tech [Link]

New Scientist – News » This self-healing robot can regenerate after being stabbed

Friday 18 August 14:49:39 UTC 2017

Regenerating powers will be a crucial feature for robots that are both strong and soft. These jelly-like polymer muscles heal perfectly after damage – just add heat [Link]

Slashdot » Secret Chips in Replacement Parts Can Completely Hijack Your Phone's Security

Friday 18 August 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Dan Goodin, writing for ArsTechnica: People with cracked touch screens or similar smartphone maladies have a new headache to consider: the possibility the replacement parts installed by repair shops contain secret hardware that completely hijacks the security of the device. The concern arises from research that shows how replacement screens — one put into a Huawei Nexus 6P and the … [Link]

Mashable » Arnold Schwarzenegger just told a Trump bobblehead doll what to say about Charlottesville

Friday 18 August 14:40:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookArnold Schwarzenegger knows a thing or two about Nazis — the original ones — having been born in Austria in 1947, shortly after the end of the Second World War.  SEE ALSO: Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, and more celebs led a powerful protest at Trump Tower So, he felt compelled to send an "unequivocal message" to President Donald Trump … represented … [Link]

Mashable » Heather Heyer's mom refuses to talk to President Trump after his press conference

Friday 18 August 14:33:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTurns out the mother of Heather Heyer, the 32-year-old who was killed after a man crashed his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, isn't as big of a Trump fan as he made her out to be. In an interview with ABC News on Friday morning, Heyer's mom, Susan Bro, condemned Trump's … [Link]

Mashable » Elisabeth Moss says 'Handmaid's Tale' Season 2 will 'blow people away'

Friday 18 August 14:23:36 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f8%2fde62aa1f fe0e d0da%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ are the change.","image":&qu~ of 'The Handmaid's Tale' delivers a timely reminder to speak up in the face of adversity","sources"~ atwood,the handmaid's tale,elizabeth moss","sec0":null,&q~ atwood,the handmaid's tale,elizabeth moss","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Entertainment, Television, Hulu, The Handmaid S Tale, and Elizabeth Moss [Link]

Mashable » Why Consumer Reports is wrong about Microsoft’s Surface products

Friday 18 August 14:12:30 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f5%2f79fc39c6 0cea 2fd7%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ improvements to the existing technology.","image"~ out Microsoft's latest, sleekest Surface Pro","sources":[{&qu~ utility,windows 10,hands on,techonology,microsoft surface,real-time,real-time video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,surface pro,reveal,tech news","sec0":null,&q~ utility,windows 10,hands on,techonology,microsoft surface,real-time,real-time video,real time,real-time-video,real time video,surface pro,reveal,tech news","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Microsoft, Laptops, Surface Pro 4, Ultraportable, and Surface Book [Link]

Mashable » I'll never care about your overhyped eclipse

Friday 18 August 14:11:40 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s 2017, and the lamestream media is officially in the hands of big space.  For months now, I and others like me have been forced to feign enthusiasm about the upcoming solar? lunar? who gives a f*ck? eclipse. Everywhere we go, we're forced to swallow pro-eclipse propaganda. You can't safely gossip in a work slackroom any more without someone dropping in … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk continues to tweet the Elon Musk-iest things

Friday 18 August 14:09:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookElon Musk has an odd sense of humor. Sometimes he's genuinely funny, sometimes he's in dad joke territory, and sometimes we're not sure whether his profile got hacked.  Musk's last couple of tweets fall into that last category.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk just made a bad Twitter joke, and we are so confused First, Musk tweeted a video of what appears … [Link]

Mashable » Someone asked Neil deGrasse Tyson if the sun would melt the moon during the Great American Eclipse

Friday 18 August 14:09:05 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStarTalk on Mashable host Neil deGrasse Tyson has been discussing all things Great American Eclipse including some of the burning questions audiences have about the upcoming solar eclipse. One audience member actually asked if the sun would melt the moon with its heat during the solar eclipse. Yes, really. Check out the full StarTalk podcast featuring interview clips from rapper/producer Logic … [Link]

Slashdot » How Security Pros Look at Encryption Backdoors

Friday 18 August 14:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The majority of IT security professionals believe encryption backdoors are ineffective and potentially dangerous, with 91 percent saying cybercriminals could take advantage of government-mandated encryption backdoors. 72 percent of the respondents do not believe encryption backdoors would make their nations safer from terrorists, according to a Venafi survey of 296 IT security pros, conducted … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Great American Eclipse: Everything you need to know to get ready

Friday 18 August 13:51:00 UTC 2017

The stage is set for the first total solar eclipse in the continental US since 1979. Here’s our guide to the best way to enjoy the spectacle [Link]

Mashable » The internet's masterful troll of Trump's 'beautiful statues' comment will make you LOL

Friday 18 August 13:47:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAfter Donald Trump tweeted Thursday about how "foolish" it was to tear down statues and memorials dedicated to the Confederacy, unsurprisingly, people were up in arms. "Yeah!" they said. "It is a shame to see 'our beautiful statues and monuments' representing our country's history taken down before our very eyes. We're sad!" SEE ALSO: This is the one monument Donald Trump … [Link]

Mashable » You'll want to swipe right on our Tinder profiles for 'Game of Thrones' characters

Friday 18 August 13:46:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGame of Thrones characters: they're just like us!  They need love — and the odd spot of lust — just as much as the rest of us. But, it's not exactly easy to land a date when you're on a quest to rule the Seven Kingdoms.  George R.R. Martin should do his leading characters a solid, and sign them all up … [Link]

Mashable » 'Simpsons' fan creates handy way of remembering the counties of Ireland

Friday 18 August 13:42:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere are people who enjoy The Simpsons and then there are people who love The Simpsons so much that they think in terms of the long-running comedy. Brian Quinn is one such member of the latter group.  SEE ALSO: These guys covered 'Baby on Board' from The Simpsons on a rooftop The Irishman was struck with a moment of creative genius. … [Link]

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

Friday 18 August 13:35:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s a question that's plagued Game of Thrones fans ever since the very beginning: where are those mesmerizing scenes filmed? Tiia Ohman and Satu Walden, travel bloggers from Finland, are doing exactly that. The duo run a site called Fangirl Quest. And of their major project involves them traveling across the world to track down those secret GoT locations. Talk about … [Link]

Mashable » Dancing robot army is worth a lifetime of nightmares

Friday 18 August 13:19:23 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Who knew that a massive robot dance party could scare the living daylights out of you. These 1,069 harmless (we assume) "Dobi" robots from WL Tech were dancing their little metal hearts out this week to set a record for the most robots dancing simultaneously. And it looks like congratulations are in order because, according to the feat-measuring folks at … [Link]

Mashable » There are families of eclipses—and the science behind them is fascinating

Friday 18 August 13:13:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAncient civilizations have used solar eclipses to predict patterns for the phenomena. They were pretty on point with how often eclipses happen. Neil deGrasse Tyson sat down with Meteorologist Joe Rao to discuss more about the solar eclipse. Check out the full StarTalk podcast featuring interview clips from rapper/producer Logic here.  StarTalk on Mashable is a video series, produced by Mashable … [Link]

Mashable » Gasping for air (and good business sense) at the summit of Mount Everest

Friday 18 August 13:04:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStanding at 28,000 feet, a few scant yards from successfully summiting Mount Everest without an oxygen tank to breathe from, was one of the most exhilarating moments of my life. I had dreamt about it since I was fourteen years old.   But it was also one of the most terrifying.   I had been without oxygen for way too long, … [Link]

Mashable » The Essential Phone's super slick, but it's no iPhone or Google Pixel killer

Friday 18 August 13:00:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe "father of Android" is ready for his next act. Andy Rubin, who co-founded Android more than a decade ago, is back with a new Android-centric startup. But instead of software, his new company, Essential, is tackling hardware. The company's first product is the highly-anticipated Essential Phone, an Android phone with flagship specs and, at $700, a flagship price tag. Considering … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Researchers Made An Algorithm To Delete Watermarks From Photos

Friday 18 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

"Researchers at Google have found a vulnerability in the way watermarks are used by stock imagery sites like Adobe Stock that makes it possible to remove the opaque stamp used to protect copyright," writes Khari Johnson via VentureBeat. "The consistent nature in which the watermarks are placed on photos can be exploited using an algorithm trained to recognize and automatically … [Link]

Mashable » Did you catch the post-credits scene at the end of 'The Defenders'?

Friday 18 August 12:55:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Marvel Cinematic Universe has trained us to stay until the very end of its movie credits for a sneak peek at the studio's upcoming films, and when The Defenders dropped on Netflix on Friday morning, we discovered that the House of M has now brought that sneaky sensibility to its small-screen offerings too. Loyal fans who stuck around until the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Neil deGrasse Tyson' confesses he wants to experience the eclipse fully nude on 'Weekend Update'

Friday 18 August 12:52:38 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Monday's solar eclipse is a big deal for people who like the space and the sky, and there's perhaps no greater fan of those two things than Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Only, maybe we misunderstood the nature of his fandom until now.  Dr. deGrasse Tyson (as impersonated by Kenan Thompson) stopped by Weekend Update to explain his eclipse plans: traveling … [Link]

Mashable » The importance of building ethics into artificial intelligence

Friday 18 August 12:48:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookElon Musk recently said that the threat of Artificial Intelligence is more dangerous than that of North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.  While I don’t pretend to be a foreign policy expert, I’m confident that Musk’s commentary oversimplifies things at the very least. And that AI, when defined, built, cultivated and deployed with the right human oversight, has the potential to do significantly … [Link]

Popular Science » The truth about cat and dog food

Friday 18 August 12:30:00 UTC 2017

  From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News   Those little paws leave a big environmental footprint.  Pet food leaves a huge environmental footprint.></img> [<a href='http://www.popsci.com/cat-dog-pet-food-environmental-impact?dom=rss-default&src=syn' target='_blank' >Link</a>]</p>
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 innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable's 25 million monthly'>Mashable</a> » <a href='http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mashable/~3/6vsIl8wQNRA/' target='_blank'>Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Corden stop traffic with this stripped down performance</a></h4>
<p class='postbyline'>Friday 18 August 11:50:30 UTC 2017</p>
<p>  <img src='https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/0Cc9_sXUIuxE6GB2_NKMcQ4WXlM=/575x323/filters:quality(90)/https%3A%2F%2Fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fstory%2Fthumbnail%2F54561%2F891be02a-6e12-4d81-90b7-a2f4f7a7e1c1.jpg'   alt=Twitter Facebook Every line Lin-Manuel Miranda has ever written — every song he's ever sung — have all led up to this moment. SEE ALSO: James Corden and Gordon Ramsay test toddlers' cooking skills and things go south quickly The Tony award winning musical genius, took a break from Hamilton to join James Corden and his Crosswalk the Musical company of actors … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Genetic test helps people avoid statins that may cause them pain

Friday 18 August 11:44:24 UTC 2017

Many people who take statins ditch them due to painful side effects. But genetic testing can help choose the right drug, minimising this risk [Link]

New Scientist – News » Shutting down neo-Nazi Daily Stormer sets a dangerous precedent

Friday 18 August 11:44:17 UTC 2017

The neo-Nazi website has been booted out by web services for crossing moral lines, but should tech firms decide what we see online? [Link]

New Scientist – News » A surveillance state is no fix for Brexit’s Irish border issue

Friday 18 August 11:44:05 UTC 2017

The UK has called for "technology-based solutions" to manage the Irish border, but tracking the flow of goods and people could mean intrusive surveillance [Link]

Mashable » Seth Rogen celebrates the 10-year anniversary of 'Superbad' with some hilarious trivia

Friday 18 August 11:21:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe can hardly believe that it's been 10 years since Superbad first graced our screens. SEE ALSO: Seth Rogen's mom tweets about sex, gets response from Seth Rogen We have Seth Rogen to thank for the film that inspired a generation and gave a voice to the weird, awkward teenager that lives in all of us. It's amazing to think that … [Link]

Mashable » You'll need to be trained in self-defence if you want a shot at this £100K-a-year nanny job

Friday 18 August 11:07:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMany of us would give our eye teeth to bag a job with a £100,000 ($128,926) salary. But, this highly specific job ad for a live-in nanny would probably send Mary Poppins running for the hills. SEE ALSO: Kate, William and Harry want to connect with you on LinkedIn According to the job description — listed on Childcare.co.uk — the parents … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Can’t stop procrastinating? Try cognitive behaviour therapy

Friday 18 August 10:38:00 UTC 2017

Do you find yourself doing absolutely any task other than the one at the top of your to-do list? There might now be a way to treat procrastination [Link]

New Scientist – News » Grown-up chimps are less likely to help distressed friends

Friday 18 August 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Chimpanzees of all ages will comfort upset companions, but adult chimps do it less – perhaps because they are more selective about who they help [Link]

Mashable » Apple just released 6 videos showcasing new iPad features in iOS 11

Friday 18 August 10:27:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA major new version of Apple's mobile operating system is coming and the company released six new videos showing how iOS 11 makes its iPad better.  Each video is about a minute long and focuses on one set of new features that will become available on iPads when iOS 11 is released in the fall.  SEE ALSO: This iOS 11 trick … [Link]

Mashable » Rupert Murdoch's son speaks out against Trump in blistering email about Charlottesville

Friday 18 August 10:06:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJames Murdoch, CEO of 21st Century Fox and son of Trump's close ally Rupert Murdoch, has penned a blistering email condemning the president's reaction after the violence in Charlottesville.  SEE ALSO: Read Tim Cook's powerful note to Apple employees about Charlottesville violence While business leaders, particularly in the tech sector, have been outspoken in their criticism of Trump following the neo-Nazi … [Link]

Slashdot » iOS 11 Has a Feature To Temporarily Disable Touch ID

Friday 18 August 10:00:00 UTC 2017

A new feature baked into iOS 11 lets you quickly disable Touch ID, which could come in handy if you're ever in a situation where someone (a cop) might force you to unlock your device. Cult of Mac reports: To temporarily disable Touch ID, you simply press the power button quickly five times. This presents you with the "Emergency SOS" … [Link]

Mashable » Woman rebuffs body shamers who turned her crop top Instagram into a meme

Friday 18 August 9:42:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen you post a cute photo of yourself on Instagram, the last thing you'd want is for it to turn into a meme. Especially a mean one.  But that's the reality a plus-size blogger was confronted with after a photo of her in a crop top was appropriated as a meme.  SEE ALSO: Women's inspiring Instagram photos remind us to be … [Link]

Mashable » Baby flamingo getting new shiny blue booties is the cutest thing you'll see today

Friday 18 August 9:30:13 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook This baby flamingo is getting back on his feet — with shiny new booties. Meet Squish, a greater flamingo who was abandoned as an egg.  SEE ALSO: Behold South Korea's adorable new First Dog He was found by zoo keepers in Singapore's Jurong Bird Park, and incubated until he was born on June 7. Squish standing on his own on Day 5. Squish standing on his own on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Riverdale' Season 2 trailer will have you on the edge of your seat

Friday 18 August 9:27:14 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook The Season 1 finale of Riverdale left fans with even more to anticipate and this new trailer will only stoke that fire. SEE ALSO: 'Riverdale' finally starts revealing its secrets in episode 4 The latest trailer for the Riverdale Season 2 premiere is a gripping montage of what fans can expect — a whole lot of mystery, drama, and attractive … [Link]

Mashable » This viral app is Dance Dance Revolution, but for your face

Friday 18 August 9:18:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThink Dance Dance Revolution, but for your face. The Face Dance app, a music facial recognition based game, is going viral across Asia because of its seriously ridiculous gameplay videos. SEE ALSO: I hate the 'Dancing Hotdog!' game so much, but I can't stop playing it In the game, you're meant to mimic different emoji faces that are shown onscreen to … [Link]

Mashable » Emilia Clarke just shared her greatest 'Game of Thrones' Instagram post so far

Friday 18 August 8:59:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWarning: Contains some Game of Thrones spoilers from Season 7. If you're still not certain about whether Daenerys and Jon Snow will hit it off, we finally have a piece of unshakable proof that they will. SEE ALSO: 21 times 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was the Queen of Instagram Just look at how well they're getting on in this … [Link]

Mashable » This iOS 11 trick lets you quickly disable Touch ID

Friday 18 August 8:47:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookApple’s upcoming iOS 11 has a feature that lets you quickly disable the iPhone's Touch ID fingerprint scanner, forcing you to use a passphrase to get into the phone.  The feature, spotted on Twitter and reported on by The Verge, is actually a way to quickly call an emergency number, and is accessed by rapidly clicking the home button five times. … [Link]

Mashable » Lasers and giant speakers: How airports chase birds off the runway

Friday 18 August 8:39:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAround 360,000 flights land and take off from Singapore's Changi airport each year.  Yet hardly anyone ever thinks about what it takes to keep the runways clean. SEE ALSO: This might be the coolest airport ever Birds for one, pose a huge problem to most airplanes. A bird getting sucked into an engine or striking a windscreen could cause a possibly … [Link]

Slashdot » New Immunotherapy Trial Cures Kids of Peanut Allergy For Up To Four Years

Friday 18 August 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Using a new kind of immunotherapy treatment, Australian researchers have managed to cure a majority of the children in their study suffering from a peanut allergy. "The desensitization to peanuts persisted for up to four years after treatment," reports The Guardian. From the report: Tang, an immunologist and allergist, pioneered a new form of treatment that combines a probiotic with … [Link]

Mashable » Tina Fey eats a cake for America on SNL's 'Weekend Update: Summer Edition'

Friday 18 August 4:30:11 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Tina Fey didn't like seeing racists march through her college town.  "It broke my heart to see these evil forces descend upon Charlottesville," the University of Virginia graduate told Colin Jost on Weekend Update: Summer Edition. SEE ALSO: 'The Mooch is loose' on SNL's 'Weekend Update: Summer Edition' Then she laid into Donald Trump.  "Donny John comes out and he … [Link]

Slashdot » The Health Benefits of Wind and Solar Exceed the Cost of All Subsidies

Friday 18 August 3:30:00 UTC 2017

New submitter TheCoroner writes: A paper in Nature Energy suggests that the benefits we receive from moving to renewables like wind and solar that reduce air pollution exceed the cost of the subsidies required to make them competitive with traditional fossil fuels. Ars Technica reports: "Berkeley environmental engineer Dev Millstein and his colleagues estimate that between 3,000 and 12,700 premature … [Link]

Mashable » Here are all the corny things brands are doing to celebrate the eclipse

Friday 18 August 2:40:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAs the world prepares for the moon to completely cover the sun next week, brands are elbowing to get their eclipse-themed promotions in front of you. From chocolate-glazed donuts to luxury campsites, major companies are doing their best to commercialize the rare astronomical phenomenon. SEE ALSO: 20 questions you're too embarrassed to ask about the solar eclipse Next Monday will herald … [Link]

Mashable » How to groom your pubic hair without ending up in the ER

Friday 18 August 1:59:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou would think pube-grooming would be an easy, breezy situation, but you would be absolutely wrong. A new study has shown a rise in pubic hair grooming-related injuries for U.S. adults, some even resulting in emergency room visits. Who knew such a common primping practice could be so dangerous?  SEE ALSO: Crotch charms to add to your bikini are surely a … [Link]

Mashable » This dating app will let you video chat with matches before you waste your time IRL

Friday 18 August 1:37:01 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you thought FaceTiming with your family was awkward, just wait. Badoo, the international dating app that boasts somewhere north of 330 million users, today introduced the option to video chat with someone before you commit to meeting up IRL.  This comes on the heels of many of the other major players in the dating app space adding some form of … [Link]

Slashdot » Video Is Coming To Reddit

Friday 18 August 1:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from Variety: Videos are coming to Reddit, thanks to a new feature that allows users to upload video clips directly to the service. Reddit rolled out the new video feature Tuesday after testing it with around 200 communities over the past couple of weeks. Reddit users are now able to upload videos of up … [Link]

Mashable » Moonhack breaks a world record for kids coding, again

Friday 18 August 1:09:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOn Tuesday, 28,575 kids around the globe broke a world record by coding on the same day.  It was all for Moonhack, an event for ages 8 to 18 set up by Code Clubs Australia, a network of 1,950 volunteer-led, after-school coding clubs for children.  This year was the first time the event officially expanded internationally from its native Australia, due … [Link]

Mashable » The new 'Uncharted's photo mode hilariously lets you ruin all the game's best moments

Friday 18 August 0:50:38 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNaughty Dog's games are too beautiful for your run-of-the-mill screenshots. The team behind titles like Uncharted and The Last of Us heard the cry from fans for more ways to capture their games' beauty by incorporating a photo mode into their latest addition to the Uncharted series: The Lost Legacy.  The game isn't out yet, but critics and fans are already … [Link]

Slashdot » PlayStation 4 Update 5.0 Officially Revealed

Friday 18 August 0:45:00 UTC 2017

After the PlayStation 4's 5.0 update was leaked last week, Sony decided to officially reveal what's coming in the update. GameSpot highlights the new features in their report: Some of the enhancements center around streaming using the PS4's built-in broadcasting capabilities. PS4 Pro users will be able to stream in 1080p and 60 FPS, provided their connection is strong enough, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ukraine Hacker Cooperating With FBI In Russia Probe, Says Report

Friday 18 August 0:05:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares a report from The Hill: A hacker in Ukraine who goes by the online alias "Profexer" is cooperating with the FBI in its investigation of Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election, The New York Times is reporting. Profexer, whose real identity is unknown, wrote and sold malware on the dark web. The intelligence community publicly identified code … [Link]

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