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 » General Mills Loses Bid To Trademark Yellow Color On Cheerios Box
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: U.S. intellectual property regulators are rejecting General Mills' bid to trademark the yellow background color on boxes of Cheerios cereal. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on Tuesday set aside the cereal maker's two-year quest to trademark "the color yellow appearing as the predominant uniform background color" on boxes of "oat-based … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's Charlottesville remarks are costing Mar-a-Lago big business
Charities are hitting Donald Trump where it hurts: his wallet. After Trump's widely condemned remarks on the neo-Nazi and white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, 18 charities have canceled galas or luncheons at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. SEE ALSO: A giant inflatable 'Trump Rat' has invaded Manhattan Among those charities are such well-known names as the American Red … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Build $1.3 Billion Iowa Data Center, Get $208 Million In Incentives
CEO Tim Cook said on Thursday that Apple will invest at least $1.3 billion in the first phase of an Iowa data center project. The data center will be built near Waukee, Iowa, creating 50 permanent jobs with more than 550 jobs supported by construction, Apple said in a statement. CNBC reports: "Apple is going to continue to invest in … [Link]
Popular Science » Almost every country in the world can power itself with renewable energy
Environment The planet is pretty much ready to go 100 percent renewable by 2050. Here’s a roadmap detailing how the world’s countries can transition to 100 percent renewable energy. [Link]
Mashable » Here’s the best evidence that all three new iPhones will have wireless charging
In a few weeks, Apple will challenge Samsung for smartphone dominance when it finally releases the next-generation iPhone, and rumors seem to indicate that the device — unofficially dubbed the iPhone 8 — will include wireless charging. Now, the reputable battery and accessories company RAVpower is jumping the gun to announce what it calls the first wireless charging pad made with … [Link]
Mashable » A Legendary Saturday: How AFI and Mashable changed lives in Minneapolis
Paid Content By American Family InsuranceWith the right support, any dream is possible. Find out how American Family Insurance can help you to dream fearlessly. On a beautiful summer’s day in Minneapolis, between the Warehouse District and the Gateway District, a line outside the famous Fine Line Music Cafe wrapped around the block.A clear energy buzzed amongst the crowd as dozens … [Link]
Mashable » Court says DreamHost must give information on Trump protest site to the DOJ
The web hosting company DreamHost has been told to hand over information on a website that organized protests against President Donald Trump on inauguration day. A Washington, D.C. court order issued Thursday compels DreamHost to hand the Department of Justice information about the people behind DisruptJ20.org. This information is far more narrow in scope than the DOJ's original request for the … [Link]
Mashable » This grocery store stunt shows what xenophobia looks like
Walking into a grocery store and finding pretty much nothing on the shelves is pretty shocking. But finding out the empty shelves represent our fear of other cultures and immigrants makes it even more jarring. SEE ALSO: Amazon is lowering prices at Whole Foods starting this Monday That's what happened at a German grocery store last week when the store cleared … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Rolled Out Autopilot Despite Engineers' Safety Concerns, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: When Elon Musk announced last fall that all of Tesla's cars would be capable of "full autonomy," engineers who were working on the suite of self-driving features, known as Autopilot, did not believe the system was ready to safely control a car, according to the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ report … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs Are Shaping Shutterstock’s Long-Term Strategy
With companies large and small unlocking their APIs, we’ve experienced a shift in the true customer: the developer. By empowering the developer community, we see significant benefits such as an injection of innovation, new flexible business models, increased speed to market, and wider market share. Overall, the API economy appears to be a healthy one. However, if you take a … [Link]
Popular Science » Eufy RoboVac 11 Review: This budget-friendly bot is a total neat freak
Gadgets It doesn't have a companion app, but it's smart about cleaning. This affordable robot will clean up your mess. [Link]
Slashdot » DC Judge Approves Government Warrant For Data From Anti-Trump Website
According to Reuters, a D.C. Superior Court judge on Thursday approved a government warrant seeking data from an anti-Trump website related to Inauguration Day protests, but he added protections to safeguard "innocent users." From the report: Chief Judge Robert Morin said DreamHost, a Los Angeles-based web-hosting company, must turn over data about visitors to the website disruptj20.org, which is a … [Link]
Mashable » This foster dog's resume is bound to get this good pup the best home
Finding a job is hard. Creating a resume that concisely summarizes your wonderful experience? Well, not quite as hard, but still a tough feat. But what if you were applying to be someone's best friend? How do you fit all your great doggie accomplishments onto one page? SEE ALSO: Spoiled doggo with 5 dog beds prefers the floor If you thought … [Link]
Mashable » Even more ideas for 'Kevin Can Wait' season 2 by me, a genius TV executive
CBS announced in early August that Erinn Hayes' character Donna in Kevin Can Wait would be DEAD when the show returns in season 2. The move, defended as being "right and fair" by an executive producer, is a means for the show to integrate Kevin James' King of Queens costar Leah Remini into the cast. Mashable is proud to have another … [Link]
Mashable » This laptop sleeve carries all your devices — and charges them at the same time
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. What is the thing you are mostly likely to leave behind in a hotel room? You may not be surprised to find that it's your charger. And what is the thing you’re mostly likely to forget to bring in the first place and argue … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Add Global Payments to Your Code with Currencycloud's APIs
Every company makes payments, even if they're not in finance. The speed in which this money moves can either impede or accelerate new opportunities and growth for a business. Currencycloud is a cloud payments platform that allows businesses to automate and send international bank transfers. Developers can use Currencycloud's APIs to incorporate payment capabilities into applications and their user experiences. … [Link]
Mashable » Let these silly 'Game of Thrones' GIFs soothe your battered soul
We’re just about through another harrowing season of Game of Thrones, and what a whiplashing six weeks it's beenPoisoning, throat-splitting, dragon justice, marching dead, and confusing time-space conundrums have been jammed into the speedy seventh season. SEE ALSO: George R. R. Martin was dropping clues about the 'Game of Thrones' ending back in Season 1 Before you collapse from exhaustion ahead … [Link]
Slashdot » Many People Still Don't Want To Ride in Self-driving Cars, Survey Finds
A lot of people may still have serious reservations about riding in fully autonomous vehicles, a new survey from Gartner indicates. From a report: The Gartner Consumer Trends in Automotive people surveyed about 1,500 people in the United States and Germany from April through May, and found that 55 percent of the people they spoke to would not ride in … [Link]
Mashable » Use neuroscience to convince your boss to let you nap at work
A nap can be a beautiful thing when we feel our brain slowly grinding to a halt. Whether it’s a siesta to shake off a food coma, a daytime doze on a lazy Sunday, or an all-out nap orgy with friends or loved ones, we arise feeling replenished, recharged, and ready to take action Unfortunately, not very many bosses see any correlation … [Link]
Mashable » Customizable controller that works with every system is a dream
Going back and forth between controllers that match their respective consoles can be a bit annoying. The ALL Controller fixes that. A company called Digital Depth Inc. is developing the ALL Controller, a universal controller that works with all current (and a couple past) game consoles, Windows and Mac computers, and smartphones. The ALL Controller is already fully funded on Kickstarter … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift fans just got pranked with the oldest trick in the book
Messing with Taylor Swift fans on the day she returns to the spotlight is a big no-no—but that did not deter one brave, unknown soul who decided to risk it all. Someone out in the world cunningly preyed on the eager hearts of Swifties on Thursday afternoon (just hours before the midnight release of the first single off of her forthcoming … [Link]
Popular Science » Trees help keep you cozy, even when you’re indoors
Throw away your normie pool floats, the Ridiculous Inflatable Swan-Thing is the only pool float the world needs from here on out. Thanks to Instagram, pop culture, and Taylor Swift, pool floats have become an overly expensive trend in the past few years. Even people who don't have access to a pool were dropping their hard-earned cash on a piece of … [Link]
Slashdot » These Are the 10 Most Popular Mobile Apps in America
Today comScore released its 2017 US Mobile App Report, which among other things, lists the top mobile apps in the nation. From a report: Between smartphones and tablets, Americans spend more than half of their digital media consumption time — 57 percent — in apps, according to the report. That's about the same as a year ago — evidence that … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX sticks another vertical rocket landing at sea
Read more… {"player":{"descript~ flawlessly sticks another rocket landing at sea","sources":[{&qu~ More about Space, Nasa, Science, Elon Musk, and Rockets [Link]
Mashable » Some guy connected an electroshock bracelet to Twitter and let the world have at him
We’re all just looking for a little genuine human connection in this increasingly digital world. Some of us, however, have slightly more interesting ways of finding it than others. Take, for example, Kevin Raposo. On Aug. 24, the technology writer thought he'd have a little fun and post an activation link for his electric shock-delivering bracelet to Twitter. A bracelet, it … [Link]
Mashable » The Complete, Colorful History of the iPhone
Read more…More about Iphone, Mashable Reels, Iphone Colors, Tech, and Consumer Tech [Link]
Mashable » Joe Biden's new book will make you nostalgic for simpler times
We might not have the joy that is Joe Biden and his White House bromance with Obama anymore, but the former vice president is gracing us with a book and speaking tour in a few short months. SEE ALSO: Joe Biden, president of ice cream, is finally getting his own flavor Biden's book, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, … [Link]
Mashable » KFC's creepy VR training game is a terrifying way to welcome new employees
New trainees can only escape this room when they learn how to make KFC's Original Recipe fried chicken. A creepy-sounding Colonel Sanders narrates the game and teaches employees the five step process. Once they complete this challenge, they even get a certificate with their time and grade on it. Terrifying. Read more…More about Virtual Reality, Vr, Workers, Scary, and Kfc [Link]
Mashable » Searching online about mental health? Google will now help you check to see if you're depressed
Google can tell you pretty much anything you want to know. The search giant is now using its vast reservoir of knowledge by giving users an easy way to check if they're depressed. SEE ALSO: Why Lady Gaga and her mom want you to take this 'mental health first aid' class The new tool is a nine-question, clinically validated survey used … [Link]
Mashable » Color me excited: This light bulb offers 16 million color options
When it comes to lighting, most people go the traditional route of buying a floorlamp and calling it a day. Despite the fact there are multiple options out there, lighting — good lighting — is just one of those things too many people either don’t think about or just take for granted. Philips Hue aims to give you a better, … [Link]
Mashable » Worst case scenario looms for Texas with Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey is rapidly intensifying over the bathtub-warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, rocketing from a tropical depression to an 85-mile-per-hour hurricane in less than 24 hours, with more intensification to come. The storm presents south and southeastern Texas with nothing short of a worst-case scenario. Hurricane Harvey is forecast to roar ashore along the middle Texas coast with maximum … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon made a freaky algorithm that designs clothes based on popular styles
Read more… {"player":{"descript~ might get even better. ","image":"http~ made a freaky algorithm that designs clothes based on popular styles","sources":[{~ tech,prime wardrobe,mashable-tech,big tech companies,amazon look,amazon echo look,ai fashion designer,fashion algorithm,lab126","sec0&q~ tech,prime wardrobe,mashable-tech,big tech companies,amazon look,amazon echo look,ai fashion designer,fashion algorithm,lab126","videoS~ More about Fashion, Amazon, Mit, Consumer Tech, and Prime Wardrobe [Link]
Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' world must abandon the patriarchy, or die
Patriarchy has all but doomed Westeros. But one final hope remains for humanity: feminist values. In Season 7, the destructive practices of patriarchy are finally getting a comeuppance. Every character struggles with the inheritances of their fathers: Daenerys, Cersei, Tyrion, Jaime, Sansa, Arya, Jorah, Sam, Theon — even Jon (especially Jon, actually). Meanwhile, Dany, Jon, Varys, and Tyrion keep debating about … [Link]
Slashdot » Node.js Forked Again Over Complaints of Unresponsive Leadership
New submitter Kant shares a report: The codebase for popular Node.js JavaScript runtime has been forked again — the second time in less than three years — with a growing number of contributors charging that the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) leadership is ignoring repeated violations of the project's code of conduct. The new project, called Ayo will be managed under … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the least creative pitch room struggle to one-up the fidget spinner
Welcome to the creative lair of the least original marketers in America. This week, the creative team has been tasked with coming up with the next "it" toy. Visit CineFix on YouTube for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Watercooler, Humor, Funny, Mashable Video, and Comedy [Link]
Slashdot » Smartphone Maker HTC Explores Strategic Options
An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report: HTC, the beleaguered manufacturer that once ranked among the world's top smartphone makers, is exploring options that could range from separating off its virtual-reality business to a full sale of the company, according to people familiar with the matter. The Taiwanese firm is working with an adviser as it considers bringing in a … [Link]
Popular Science » The gut microbes of modern hunter-gatherers reveal one big problem with your diet
Health More fiber might mean more bacteria—and that's a good thing. A team of scientists studied the microbiomes of a unique group of individuals: The Hadza people, a hunter-gatherer community living in Tanzania. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Will Google’s targeted depression tests really help people?
Google has announced plans to offer people searching for the word "depression" a validated questionnaire for the condition. But will finding your results be any help? [Link]
Mashable » A smart thermos promises to keep track of what you drink
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. What if it turned out that you were drinking a Big Mac every day? Ok, not like a gross hamburger-shake, but the nutritional equivalent of one. It’s actually not that hard: if you have a latte in the morning, a Coke in the afternoon, … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways Jon Snow could learn the truth about his parents on 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: This post contains spoilers for all the books and episodes of Game of Thrones to date. Away with you, or dracarys. Drunk family gatherings are always where the skeletons tumble out of the closet, and the Season 7 finale of Game of Thrones should be no exception. The teaser video for the episode titled "The Dragon and the Wolf" sets … [Link]
Mashable » WeWork raises $4.4 *billion* to continue its worldwide expansion
Co-working is a multi-multi-multi-billion-dollar business, evidently. WeWork, the company behind co-working spaces throughout the world, just raised $4.4 billion—yes, billion—in a funding round from SoftBank. WeWork launched in 2010 and is one of the biggest private tech companies in the world. Critics, however, question whether co-working is really worth $20 billion. The company rents out office spaces around the world and … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon is lowering prices at Whole Foods starting this Monday
Whole Foods is about to get a lot cheaper for Amazon Prime customers—as well as everybody else. The online shopping giant said Thursday that it will offer supermarket discounts to members of the program starting when the $13.7 billion deal is expected to close next Monday. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's threats won't stop Amazon's mega-acquisition of Whole Foods The company also … [Link]
Mashable » Coulrophobes steer clear: Alamo Drafthouse is hosting a clown-only screening of Stephen King's 'It'
Who’s afraid of clowns? Not the Alamo Drafthouse, apparently. Following the massive success of their women-only screenings of Wonder Woman, the theater has announced a special clown-only screening of Stephen King's It. SEE ALSO: Alamo Drafthouse announces a women-only screening of 'Wonder Woman' and of course men are upset The event will be preceded by a pre-party at the Barrel O' … [Link]
Mashable » Sprint is giving away free tickets to Jay-Z's '4:44' tour this weekend
Sprint just announced it will give away free Jay-Z tour tickets to new and existing customers this Saturday, August 26. SEE ALSO: Jay-Z's '4:44' Tidal exclusive has already gone platinum The news isn't all that surprising since Jay-Z's "4:44" album was released as a Tidal exclusive earlier this year. The album was only available to Tidal member who signed up for … [Link]
Slashdot » AccuWeather Updates Its iOS App To Address Privacy Outcry
Taylor Hatmaker, writing for TechCrunch: Responding to privacy concerns, AccuWeather is out with a new version of its iOS app that removes a controversial data sharing behavior. Earlier this week, security researcher Will Strafach called attention to the practice in a post and users took to Twitter to announce their intention to dump the app in droves. "AccuWeather's app employed … [Link]
Mashable » The White House is set to roll out its ban on transgender soldiers
When President Donald Trump tweeted about banning transgender people from the military, the announcement seemed to come with so little forethought and follow-through that the military had no choice but to ignore it. Now, though, the White House is reportedly about to roll out an official ban. SEE ALSO: Trump bars transgender people from military, calls them a "disruption" According to … [Link]
Mashable » KFC is now teaching its employees to fry chicken with a super creepy VR game
Read more… {"player":{"descript~ is now teaching its employees to fry chicken with a super creepy VR game","sources":[{&q~ More about Watercooler, Gaming, Food, Culture, and Culture [Link]
Mashable » People are memeing the hell out of Taylor Swift's new album cover
On Wednesday, Taylor Swift unveiled the cover art for her new album Reputation and it looks a little something like this: pic.twitter.com/xMBBukfZPs — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 23, 2017 Oh, Taylor. As we all know, you can't be famous and do anything online in the year 2017 without it being meme'd to hell and back. SEE ALSO: How China's most enduring … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Male athletes with higher world rankings are better looking
Male biathletes who achieved a higher world ranking were rated as more attractive, suggesting women have evolved to prefer men with endurance and skill [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to triple your blog's traffic by taking an online course
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You may be a writer blessed with a boundless vocabulary, Shakespearean wit, and exceptional storytelling skills—but that doesn’t mean people will read your business’s blog. In fact, the qualities that make you a compelling wordsmith in other media may actually work against you in … [Link]
Mashable » Even North Korea is making fun of Donald Trump's tweets
Hey, would you look at that? The president went on another tweet storm this morning and, oh, even North Korea is mocking him now. Splendid. SEE ALSO: Trump says he doesn't 'do Twitter storms' – uh huh, ok, sure North Korea criticized the United States and South Korea on Wednesday for conducting annual military exercises, according to CNN. Now, this isn't … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the surprisingly weird foods people hate the most in each state
If the way to your heart is through your stomach, you're not alone. But just cause you love to eat, doesn't mean you can't get a little picky. Thanks to the dating app Hater, which matches people based on what they both dislike, we now know which foods and drinks are the most hated in each state. Of course, the data … [Link]
Popular Science » Uranus is probably full of giant diamonds
Space Scientists recreated ice planets' diamond rain. Ice giants like Uranus and Neptune may be subject to rain made of diamonds. Now, scientists have mimicked their gem formation in the lab. [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung TV Owners Furious After Software Update Leaves Sets Unusable
Thousands of owners of high-end Samsung TVs have complained after a software update left their recently acquired $1,800 sets with blank, unusable screens. From a report: The Guardian has been contacted by a number of owners complaining that the TVs they bought — in some cases just two weeks ago — have been rendered useless by an upgrade sent out … [Link]
Mashable » Life comes at you fast — these 10 tools will help you be prepared
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. James Bond. Batman. Wile E. Coyote. What do these great historical figures have in common? They were prepared for all the crazy things life threw at them—thanks to a bunch of awesome gadgets. But here's the thing: You probably don’t have a Batmobile or … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why Mariah Carey fans are thrilled about Taylor Swift's new single
Back in 1996, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day" spent a remarkable 16 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, setting an all-time record. Now, Luis Fonsi's "Despacito," which has occupied at least a small part of your brain all summer, is close to shattering that record — but Mariah fans think there's hope for their elusive chanteuse. And … [Link]
Mashable » La Croix lovers may not want to hear this
Based on an article from the Washington Post, soda water, like La Croix or Perrier, isn't so guilt-free to drink. Carbonic acid within these drinks slowly erode the tooth enamel. Combined with the fact that La Croix lovers enjoy the drink as a water substitute, it may be a wise choice to drink in moderation — like any other soda. Read … [Link]
Mashable » Here’s how Bumble plans on winning the dating app wars (and why they just passed on $450M)
Bumble, the "women-first dating app," recently swiped left on a $450 million acquisition offer, Forbes reported this week. SEE ALSO: Bumble borrows Tinder's thirstiest feature and we're not entirely sure why It's unclear what the exact reasons were. Bumble declined to comment on the report. The rumor mill looked to who the offer came from: Match Group, which also own dozens … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian stays one step ahead of Taylor Swift fans by blocking this emoji from comments
The snake emoji is hissssssstory, folks. At least as a weapon against Kim Kardashian. The reptilian icon has long been a part of her feud with Taylor Swift, but now Kim K is making absolutely sure no one can use the shady emoji to come for her. According to findings from Buzzfeed, Kardashian has blocked any use of the snake emoji … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Monkeys can see faces in inanimate things, just like us
From Jesus appearing on toast to the man in the moon, we can’t help seeing faces where there are none. Now it turns out monkeys do the same thing [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wonky signals from distant stars could be sign of exocomets
Astronomers looking at two stars 800 light years away say they may have found the first comets beyond our solar system [Link]
Popular Science » Mayweather and McGregor’s 8-ounce boxing gloves have started a science fight
Technology It's still unclear just how much the weight of a boxing glove affects the performance and safety of a fighter. Conor McGregor will fight Floyd Mayweather in 8-ounce gloves. [Link]
Popular Science » You’re throwing away the healthiest part of the avocado
Health New revelations about the green berry everyone has come to love. Chemists just keep finding ways to spur on the avocado evangelists: now they can even be used to create antiviral drugs. [Link]
Slashdot » IRS Now Has a Tool To Unmask Bitcoin Tax Evaders
SonicSpike shares a report from The Daily Beast: You can use bitcoin. But you can't hide from the taxman. At least, that's the hope of the Internal Revenue Service, which has purchased specialist software to track those using bitcoin, according to a contract obtained by The Daily Beast. The document highlights how law enforcement isn't only concerned with criminals accumulating … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Pulls 500+ Backdoored Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads From Google Play
Orome1 shares a report from Help Net Security: Security researchers have identified over 500 apps on Google Play containing an advertising software development kit (SDK) called Igexin, which allowed covert download of spying plugins. The apps in question represent a wide selection of photo editors, Internet radio and travel apps, educational, health and fitness apps, weather apps, and so on, … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Posts First Photo of SpaceX's New Spacesuit
Early Wednesday morning, SpaceX founder Elon Musk posted a photo of the spacesuit that will be used by astronauts flying aboard the company's Dragon spacecraft, perhaps as early as next year. Ars Technica reports: In his Instagram post, Musk added that this suit was not a mock-up but rather a fully functional unit. "Already tested to double vacuum pressure," he … [Link]
Slashdot » Engineers Discover How To Make Antennas For Wireless Communication 100x Smaller Than Their Current Size
Engineers have figured out how to make antennas for wireless communication 100 times smaller than their current size, an advance that could lead to tiny brain implants, micro-medical devices, or phones you can wear on your finger. Science Magazine reports: The new mini-antennas play off the difference between electromagnetic (EM) waves, such as light and radio waves, and acoustic waves, … [Link]
Slashdot » Bill Gates and Richard Branson Back Startup That Grows 'Clean Meat'
A large global agricultural company has joined Bill Gates and Richard Branson to invest in a nascent technology to make meat from self-producing animal cells. "Memphis Meats, which produces beef, chicken and duck directly from animal cells without raising and slaughtering livestock or poultry, raised $17 million from investors including Cargill, Gates and billionaire Richard Branson, according to a statement … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome Adds Warning For Extensions That Take Over Your Proxy Settings
An anonymous reader writes: "Google engineers have added two new features to the Chrome browser that will alert users of extensions that hijack proxy settings or the new tab page," reports Bleeping Computer. Google has been testing these two techniques sparingly with a small subset of users for more than a year, but they have now landed in Google Canary. … [Link]
Slashdot » Roku Is the Top Streaming Device In the US and Still Growing, Report Finds
Roku is the top streaming media player device in the U.S., and its growth is only increasing. According to the latest industry report from market intelligence firm Parks Associates, 37 percent of streaming devices in U.S. households are Roku devices, as of the first quarter of this year. That's up from 30 percent in the same quarter last year, the … [Link]
Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Says Facebook Will Add Subscriptions For News Stories
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Mashable: After years of simply forcing news organizations to heel to the almighty algorithm and craft their content for the News Feed, Facebook has added several features in the hopes of winning back the love of publishers. One of the biggest changes to come is subscriptions via Facebook. Here's how it works: Publishers … [Link]
Mashable » The Commuter Diaries: 10 facts about being a commuter in Chicago
Paid Content BySamsoniteChicago is a commuter city. While you can easily drive, bike, or take the bus to get to your destination, it is the city’s rail system that brings nearly two million people from point A to point B each and every week. If you think Chicago’s trains are identical to New York’s or San Francisco’s, think again. With the … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the man who invented the Dothraki language for 'Game of Thrones'
Mashable sat down with David J. Peterson, the language creator on Game of Thrones to talk about the hit show's unique languages. Peterson invented both Dothraki and High Valyrian. Peterson explains how he went about inventing the complicated language of Dothraki. Read more…More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Hbo, Game Of Thrones, and Got [Link]
Slashdot » JavaScript Is Eating The World
An anonymous reader shares a report: Incase you haven't heard the news, JavaScript and NodeJS are single handedly eating the world of software. NodeJS is an Open Source server-side JavaScript environment based on the V8 JS rendering engine found in Google Chrome. Once only thought of as a "hipster" framework, NodeJS is fastly becoming one of the most commonly used … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Cruise's fake butt is the internet's newest conspiracy theory
Anyone remember the 2008 film Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise? Probably not a question you expected to be asked today of all days…in 2017. But the film, which takes place during World War II, has made it's way back into the cultural dialogue — and not because of anything happening in politics. No, no. It has everything to do with Tom Cruise's … [Link]
Mashable » 3 digital scrapbooking apps to make the most of your photos
Read more… {"player":{"descript~ Standalone Video","sources":[{&~ More about Supported, Sponsored, Mobile Apps, Digital Scrapbooking, and Photo Collage [Link]
New Scientist – News » Secret lifestyle of the dodo revealed for the first time
A study of dodo bones has revealed how the legendary birds matured, bred and moulted, and explains discrepancies in sailors’ descriptions of them [Link]
Mashable » John Legend is going back to high school to help teens redefine what it means to be a man
When John Legend was in high school, he loved playing music and performing with his friends. Yet he sensed these passions didn't make him a man in the traditional sense of the word. "Obviously in high school, sports culture is so dominant, and the most popular kids are usually the athletes, particularly for men," says Legend. "So it’s hard to feel … [Link]
Mashable » Hurricane Harvey is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico
As Hurricane Harvey is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, the storm is expected to hit Texas as a hurricane. It is forecasted to dump more than 25 inches of rain. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Weather, Texas, Flood, and Flooding [Link]
Slashdot » America Wasted $160 Million Trying To Get Afghanistan To Use E-Payments
An anonymous reader shares a report: The country might be home to America's longest-running war, but the US has spent more time, energy, and money trying to rebuild Afghanistan than it has spent killing the Taliban. American taxpayers send billions to Kabul every year and every year billions disappear into the pockets of Afghan government officials. Electronic payment systems would … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stressed out GCSE kids need more mental health help
Teaching teens about mental health is welcome amid exam and social pressures, but the wider rise of childhood disorders demands much more, says Sarah Brennan [Link]
Mashable » A German news magazine just gave us the most shocking Donald Trump cover yet
Magazines have never held back when it came to depicting Donald Trump on their covers, but a German news publication has taken presidential trolling to the next level. The latest cover for Stern, a German magazine, abandons any shred of subtlety — showing a lifelike image of Trump doing a Nazi salute while draped in American flag. Damn. SEE ALSO: A … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga is now going to conquer Netflix with new documentary
Lady Gaga is getting another feather in her cap of world-conquering with the debut of a documentary about the singer, Gaga: Five Foot Two, on Netflix on September 22. SEE ALSO: Why Lady Gaga and her mom want you to take this 'mental health first aid' class The singer teased the film on her social media accounts with mysterious clips on … [Link]
Mashable » The 3 interview mistakes you probably can't recover from
Nervousness goes with interviewing like scrambled eggs goes with hash browns. You pretty much always find them together. In other words, everyone I know—myself included—walks out of the conversation feeling a little iffy. Even if, one one level, you know you did a great job; there’s another part of you that’s questioning if you used that industry phrase correctly. But, as … [Link]
Popular Science » How to grill meat over an open fire
DIY Like pirates used to do. You don't need fancy gear to perfectly grill meat—Americans have been cooking over open flames for centuries. Here's how to do it yourself. [Link]
Mashable » This 'Despacito' parody from 'Sesame Street' is just as catchy as the real thing
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's hit "Despacito" is undoubtedly the song of the summer. No one can resist singing along to the catchy tune — not even our pals at Sesame Street. Forget Justin Bieber's remix. Ernie, Rosita, and Bert have released their own version of the song called “El Patito” — "Rubber Duckie" in Spanish — and, believe me, … [Link]
Mashable » This Star Wars AR game is like a bad take on 'Pokémon Go'
Ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars fans can go to select stores and scan specially marked store displays with the Star Wars smartphone app to find and collect Star Wars characters. Okay. The event, called Force Friday II, is only happening from Sept. 1 to Sept. 3, so people who are interested in collecting … [Link]
Slashdot » You Can Help Purism Build the Secure Open Source Linux-based Librem 5 Smartphone
BrianFagioli writes: Thankfully, consumers are starting to wake up and become more aware of security and privacy, and some companies, such as Purism, are designing products to safeguard users. The company's laptops, for instance, run an open source Linux-based operating system, called "PureOS" with a focus on privacy. These machines even have hardware "kill switches" so you can physically disconnect … [Link]
Mashable » Welcome fall nice and early with Pumpkin Pie Kit Kats
You can run. You can hide. But fall is quickly approaching, and there's no way to stop it. So, you might as well make the changing of the seasons a little sweeter with some treats that are jam packed with the flavors of fall. First came Pumpkin Pie and Cookies and Screeem M&M's, and now we welcome the Pumpkin Pie Kit … [Link]
Mashable » Who knew inventing the next "it" toy could be this hard?
Welcome to the creative lair of the least original marketers in America. This week, the creative team has been tasked with coming up with the next "it" toy. Read more… More about Watercooler, Humor, Funny, Comedy, and Toys [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry's 'Swish Swish' video is a celeb-filled 'Space Jam' knockoff
"Swish Swish" from Katy Perry's Witness is ostensibly a song about haters and feuds, but Perry doesn't do much with that concept. This one features Perry and over a dozen celebrities in a ludicrous basketball game, but much like the many baskets they shoot, it's a miss. Like Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" before it (which this seems in response to), … [Link]
Mashable » You will want a pet jellyfish after laying eyes on this LED aquarium
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Weren't you just saying you needed a jellyfish aquarium? Totally understood, which is why the Orbit20 Desktop Jellyfish Aquarium by Cubic is here for you. SEE ALSO: Take advantage of the price cut on these Philips Hue smart bulbs Even for those who aren't … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump just retweeted the world's worst eclipse meme, and this can't be real
Donald Trump has proven to have absolutely zero restraint or common sense when it comes to his social media posts, but today he took the his Twitter habit to a whole new level. On Thursday morning, the U.S. president retweeted an eclipse meme of himself, as a white president, "eclipsing" Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. It's a retweet so … [Link]
Slashdot » India's Top Court Rules Privacy a Fundamental Right in Blow To Government
India's top court unanimously ruled on Thursday that individual privacy is a fundamental right, a verdict that will impact everything from the way companies handle personal data to the roll-out of the world's largest biometric ID card program. From a report: A nine-member bench of India's Supreme Court announced the ruling in a big setback for the Narendra Modi-led government, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Doing meth raises the risk of strokes in young people
Strokes aren’t common under the age of 45, but people who use methamphetamine are almost five times more likely to have a type of stroke that can be fatal [Link]
Mashable » Apple is not building a car, duh
I told you Apple would never build its own car. Okay, maybe Apple wanted to. There was enough smoke around the multi-year Apple Car rumor mill to indicate a fire, somewhere, but the arguments I made in 2015 still hold true. I outlined six reasons why Apple wouldn't build a car: Manufacturing complexities Unions Lack of automotive expertise Margins and dealerships … [Link]
Mashable » Is 'Game of Thrones' going to give us a (gasp) happy ending?
This much is for sure: not everyone will survive. But for those who do, there's an increasingly good chance that Game of Thrones will end with a better, brighter Westeros. Or, to be more precise, a Republic of Westerosi states. This idea in itself isn't new. A year ago, this Reddit thread suggested that we're actually watching an allegorical tale about … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Pixel 2 flagship will reportedly launch on October 5
Google’s upcoming Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones might launch on Oct. 5. The date comes via often-accurate leaker Evan Blass, who also tweeted that the devices will run on Qualcomm's yet-unannounced Snapdragon 836 chip. SEE ALSO: Everything we know so far about Google's Pixel 2 Current flagship devices mostly run the Snapdragon 835 chip — the 836 is likely … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter adds live college football just a day after Facebook does the same
Twitter is adding college football to its growing live video slate just a day after Facebook made a similar move. The dueling announcements are yet another sign of the growing competition between tech companies over the rights to live sports events as audiences begin to grow comfortable with watching TV on the internet. Twitter has inked a deal with digital sports … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' theory about Jon Snow's mission could mean big things for the Season 7 finale
Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 6. That plan to go North of the Wall in an attempt to bring back a Wight was pretty much the worst decision ever made, wasn't it? A totally stupid risk with a high likelihood of death and minimal rewards at best, right? SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fans have a … [Link]
Mashable » Keep your iPhone in your pocket and shoot with this little guy instead
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. So, here’s a conundrum: You love your iPhone camera, but sometimes, you want to shoot a little more adventurously, say, as you bike down a mountain. You think GoPros are cool enough, but they’re kind of expensive, and well, everyone’s got one. You could … [Link]
Mashable » Brother of Manchester attack victim tweets tearjerking story about his sister sitting exams
The sister of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing, has achieved phenomenal GCSE results after sitting her exams the day after discovering her brother had died. SEE ALSO: Mariah Carey's moving tribute to fan who died in Manchester attack Martyn's brother Dan tweeted that his 16-year-old sister Nikita sat several exams the day after discovering her brother … [Link]
Mashable » A watch made from cement — yes, cement — is available on Kickstarter
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Things made from concrete: sidewalks, cinderblocks, watches? Actually, The Masonic Watch, to be exact. According to their site, this is the first watch with a bezel and dial made from a proprietary cement blend. The Kickstarter project comes from Aggregate watches, a company dedicated … [Link]
Mashable » You can now set up a 360 photo as your Facebook cover
Want to add a bit more pizzaz to your Facebook cover photos? You can now take a 360-degree photo and set it up as your cover photo, and you can do it all directly from your Facebook mobile app. The new feature, available on both iOS and Android, lets you capture a 360-degree photo with your Facebook Camera. SEE ALSO: Facebook's … [Link]
Mashable » Professor dons 'Iron Man' mask to hide his expression from students while grading papers
A lecturer at a university in Malaysia stunned his students by donning an Iron Man mask during class to hide his facial expressions while grading their work. SEE ALSO: This texting service is here for all your back-to-school worries 18-year-old student Nur Izyan Farhani Binti Arifin took a photo of her lecturer in her thinking skills class at the International Islamic … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans have a huge theory about Arya's endgame
Warning: Contains stealthy spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 6. Arya had so much potential for Season 7. Literally five minutes into the season she'd managed to wipe out the entire Frey family, and it looked like she was all set to start crossing the big hitters off her list nice and early. Flash forward to episode 6, though, … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this amazing Optimus Prime toy actually transform on its own
I wish the Optimus Prime toys I had when I was a kid could do this. A China-based robot manufacturer has breathed life into a Transformers toy, allowing it to actually transition between standing and truck state — all on its own. SEE ALSO: Take a Look at Michael Bay's New Toy For 'Transformers 4' Senpower Beijing posted the video of … [Link]
Mashable » Woman hands out 'boy poison' note about embracing femininity at work
A woman has been handing out an empowering note in London's Kings Cross station to encourage women and girls to embrace their femininity in the workplace. SEE ALSO: The alt-right weaponisation of the 'friend zone' Twenty-year-old art director Sophia Tassew handed passersby at the station a handwritten message entitled "Boy Poison," which listed a series of instructions for being a dominant … [Link]
Mashable » Watch thousands of cockroaches fleeing a huge typhoon
If you're icked out by roaches, you might want to look away. Thousands of cockroaches were seen marching along a sea wall, seeking shelter from the deadly typhoon that has battered Hong Kong and neighbouring Macau this week. SEE ALSO: Stubborn man will not leave Starbucks, even though it's flooded The viral video of the cockroaches, which are said to be … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' theory about the White Walkers is mind-blowing
Warning: Contains icy cold spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 6. The latest Game of Thrones episode left us with a lot of White Walker-based questionsWhere did they get those chains from, for instance? And how did they get so inhumanly good at throwing spears? Well we might not be able to answer those first two, but there's a … [Link]
Mashable » Floyd 'Crypto' Mayweather is totally into cryptocurrencies
Floyd Mayweather — the same one that's fighting Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 — is serious about cryptocurrencies. The boxing champ is promoting an ICO (Initial Coin Offering) of a startup called Hubii. In an Instagram post, which shows him posing in a (probably very expensive) suit, he described Hubii as "smart contract for sports." He also wrote we can now … [Link]
Mashable » Yuck, the GOP compared 'Legend of Zelda' to their tax plan — and failed so hard
In one short blog post about tax reform Wednesday, the House Republicans quickly lost any respect from gamers. Nintendo fans went into defense-mode after the political group published inaccurate information about Nintendo while trying to compare Legend of Zelda to their tax plan. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton's latest burn shows just how horrible the GOP is at Twitter The first … [Link]
Mashable » 'Joker and Harley Quinn' movie coming to Warner Bros. with Jared Leto and Margot Robbie
Certifiably crazy, possibly stupid, definitely love. Warner Bros. is moving ahead with a "Joker and Harley Quinn" movie with Margot Robbie and Jared Leto reprising their Suicide Squad roles — and the directing duo of Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (Crazy, Stupid, Love) are onboard to helm it. THR broke the news, which WB had yet to confirm Tuesday. Ficarra and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Doing meth raises the risk of strokes in young people
Strokes aren’t common under the age of 45, but people who use methamphetamine are almost five times more likely to have a type of stroke that can be fatal [Link]
Mashable » Hackers offered $500,000 for WhatsApp and Signal exploits
How much is your privacy worth? Does $499,999 sound about right? Because it might soon be sold out for only a dollar more. A company that specializes in acquiring and reselling zero-day exploits has set its sights on Signal and WhatsApp, two popular secure mobile messaging platforms, and is offering serious cash to hackers willing to play ball. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, 'Game of Thrones' fans, it’s time to admit that Jon Snow is a terrible leader
It’s still anyone's guess who'll wind up on the Iron Throne at the end of Game of Thrones (or whether there will be an Iron Throne at all). More and more, though, the signs are pointing to one guy: Jon Snow. SEE ALSO: All hail King Jon Targaryen, first of his name: Why you should support Jon Snow for the Iron … [Link]
Archive
29 Mar 2024 28 Mar 2024 27 Mar 2024 26 Mar 2024 25 Mar 2024 24 Mar 2024 23 Mar 2024 22 Mar 2024 21 Mar 2024 20 Mar 2024 19 Mar 2024 18 Mar 2024 17 Mar 2024 16 Mar 2024 15 Mar 2024 14 Mar 2024 13 Mar 2024 12 Mar 2024 11 Mar 2024 10 Mar 2024 09 Mar 2024 08 Mar 2024 07 Mar 2024 06 Mar 2024 05 Mar 2024 04 Mar 2024 03 Mar 2024 02 Mar 2024 01 Mar 2024 29 Feb 2024 28 Feb 2024 27 Feb 2024
0 responses so far ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
You must log in to post a comment.