John Gordon Ross

Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Happy pig getting rescued from a flood inspires hilarious Photoshop battle

Friday 25 August 23:54:17 UTC 2017

Have you ever seen a happier pig in your life? A pig that was apparently being rescued from a flood captured the internet's heart on Friday. The pig can be seen wading through knee-deep water with the help of two humans, a smile from ear to ear. SEE ALSO: Adorable kitten travels the world in an epic Photoshop battle Image: Sahri4feedin/redditWhat … [Link]

Mashable » How San Francisco is standing up to hate groups this weekend

Friday 25 August 23:32:08 UTC 2017

When a hate group plans on coming to town, the San Francisco Bay Area doesn't just let it happen.  SEE ALSO: Charlottesville comes together for a candlelight vigil Only two weeks after a deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Patriot Prayer — a far-right group whose events have attracted white supremacists in the past — had organized a rally that … [Link]

Slashdot » The Xbox One Is Now an Ex-Box

Friday 25 August 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: As of today you cannot buy a new Xbox One from Microsoft. Manufacturing of the original version of the console ceased a few months back, but today marks the day it became officially unavailable. Until today you could order an original Xbox One from Microsoft's online store but, now, you'll be met with an … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's official trans ban lets military kick out currently serving troops

Friday 25 August 23:09:23 UTC 2017

The tweets became policy on Friday when President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited directive officially banning transgender individuals from serving in the military. The directive also gives Defense Secretary Jim Mattis the authority to kick out trans people currently serving in the armed forces, according to the New York Times. Mattis, who will have wide discretion over who can stay, has … [Link]

Mashable » Why did Orrin Hatch think it was OK to tweet this about those little piglets?

Friday 25 August 22:58:15 UTC 2017

Step away from the Twitter account, Mr. Hatch. With your phone fingers up. Senator Orrin Hatch, the 83-year-old Republican Senator from Utah, has always been a strong advocate for the meat-eating community: a population that, of course, needs no defense. But the Senator took it way too far Thursday night when he shared a story and inadvertently defended one of the … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Modern PC Games Would You Recommend For An Old School Gamer?

Friday 25 August 22:40:00 UTC 2017

wjcofkc writes: The last time I was a serious gamer, I was playing Quake and Quake World. That type of first person shooter, with the qualities it offered in terms of physics, level layout, and community, produced for me some very fun times. I have long since fallen away from gaming entirely, but frequently look back to that era with … [Link]

Mashable » No 'Game of Thrones' pay gap: Kit Harington, Lena Headey make the same

Friday 25 August 22:05:18 UTC 2017

The Iron Bank is equally generous to kings and queens. Game of Thrones principal cast members Kit Harington (Jon Snow) and Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister) are making exactly the same per-episode salaries and bonuses, and have been since at least the beginning of this season, according to leaked documents sent to Mashable that purport to be the actors' contracts covering Seasons … [Link]

Slashdot » New Zealand High Court Rules Operation Against Kim Dotcom Was Illegal

Friday 25 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Mashiki writes: The New Zealand High Court ruled that spying against Kim Dotcom was illegal and that the GCSB spy agency violated the law, including the observation of citizens and residents within the country. It was also determined by the courts that the operation had gone on longer than was stated by both the police and GCSB. This may leave … [Link]

Mashable » Super-cool game tech will copy your facial expressions in real time

Friday 25 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ animated your IRL facial expressions in real time, at home.","image":&quot~ 'Star Citizen' virtual self will soon be able to mimic your facial expressions","sources&quo~ citizen","sec0":null~ citizen","videoSeriesName~ More about Tech, Entertainment, Gaming, Faceware, and Star Citizen [Link]

Popular Science » How to prepare for a hurricane

Friday 25 August 21:50:16 UTC 2017

DIY Keep an eye on the weather. As Hurricane Harvey looms over Texas, residents are hunkering down—or evacuating. Here's what you should do when faced with a hurricane. [Link]

Mashable » Why the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight is so gross

Friday 25 August 21:49:37 UTC 2017

Even if you're only dimly aware of professional fighting culture, you probably know that theatrics are everything. There's no shortage of stalking, posturing, and trash-talking all in the name of putting on a good show.  But that bravado has looked uglier than usual in the hype surrounding the boxing match that pits Floyd Mayweather Jr. against Conor McGregor.  SEE ALSO: John … [Link]

Mashable » How to go from office drone to digital entrepreneur—ASAP

Friday 25 August 21:38:50 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If your 9-to-5 life makes you want to dial 911 24/7, it may be time to consider other options. Not another job working tirelessly for someone who makes 20x more than you—but striking out on your own with a successful business in a thriving … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb offers Hurricane Harvey evacuees free shelter

Friday 25 August 21:28:13 UTC 2017

In preparation of Hurricane Harvey evacuations, Airbnb will offer people free accommodations, KVUE reports.  The program will last through Sept. 1 and is open to people in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and surrounding areas affected by the storm.  SEE ALSO: Hurricane Harvey is the biggest flood threat of any U.S. storm in modern times The effort is part of Airbnb's Disaster … [Link]

Slashdot » VW Engineer Sentenced To 40-Month Prison Term In Diesel Case

Friday 25 August 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: A federal judge in Detroit sentenced former engineer James Liang to 40 months in prison on Friday for his role in Volkswagen AG's multiyear scheme to sell diesel cars that generated more pollution than U.S. clean air rules allowed. U.S. District Court Judge Sean Cox also ordered Liang to pay a $200,000 … [Link]

Mashable » A life hack to help keep your drains hair-free

Friday 25 August 21:13:27 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. To paraphrase the great Liz Lemon: Every human has hair — some of us just have more.  If you (or someone you live with) falls into the latter category, this product is for you.  The TubShroom is a cleverly designed plug for your shower … [Link]

Popular Science » To make chef Jet Tila's chewy drunken noodles, you'll need to brush up on your chemistry

Friday 25 August 21:00:00 UTC 2017

DIY Make rice noodles with two hotel pans and a whole lot of science. Food Network star and cookbook author Jet Tila teaches us the science of making rice noodles from scratch, which he uses in his signature drunken noodles dish. [Link]

Mashable » Mayweather-McGregor isn't the only fight—Facebook will be battling illegal streams

Friday 25 August 20:58:34 UTC 2017

Streaming live video over the internet has never been easier, but the tools to find illegal streams have never been better. That should be overwhelmingly clear when Conor McGregor faces Floyd Mayweather this week. Those interested in the fight can cough up $99.95 for access to the broadcast on Showtime Saturday night.  But there also will be an audience sticking to … [Link]

Mashable » Gamers are petitioning IKEA for a proper tabletop

Friday 25 August 20:52:59 UTC 2017

Tabletop gaming is an expensive hobby. Having the perfect convertible table for it can be either a huge DIY undertaking or very expensive. To alleviate these woes, tabletop gamers have taken to Change.org to petition IKEA to manufacture a grid-covered table made specifically for tabletop gaming that can also be converted into a regular dining table. At the time of reporting, … [Link]

Slashdot » Germany, in a First, Shuts Down Left-Wing Extremist Website

Friday 25 August 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: An influential website linked to violence at the Group of 20 summit meeting in Hamburg last month has been ordered to shut down, in the first such move against left-wing extremists in the country (alternative source), the authorities in Germany said on Friday. Thomas de Maiziere, the interior minister, said that the unrest in … [Link]

Mashable » A new 'Game of Thrones' Facebook filter lets you transform into the Night King

Friday 25 August 20:29:36 UTC 2017

Winter is here, the Game of Thrones season 7 finale is imminent, and Facebook wants you to transform yourself into the series' most terrifying character: the Night King.  Seems about right. To use the Facebook app's new Night King filter, all you'll need to do is access the camera. You can do this either by swiping right from the News Feed … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Harvey: A weather geek's live blog

Friday 25 August 20:27:34 UTC 2017

Hurricane Harvey is likely to be the strongest storm to hit the U.S. since 2005, which was prior to Twitter, the iPhone, and before the last Harry Potter book came out. The storm is forecast to have “catastrophic” effects on southeastern Texas due to a combination of storm surge flooding and epic rainfall totals of up to 3 feet.The storm was … [Link]

Mashable » IT'S HERE! Samsung's Note 8 is up for pre-order right now

Friday 25 August 20:22:29 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. There is a big, new smartphone in town—and it might make some of you Apple diehards start questioning your life choices.  After a months of bumps, bangs, and endless rumors, the Samsung Note 8 is finally here — sporting some elegant new looks and … [Link]

Mashable » 13 photos of General Kelly that scream: "I hate my boss"

Friday 25 August 20:14:31 UTC 2017

General Kelly has one of the world's toughest jobs: keeping President Trump off Twitter. One slip up and he could put the world at risk of nuclear holocaust. We've all been there, man. The already beleaguered Chief of Staff has had a particularly challenging time the past few weeks, between trying to convince his boss to denounce white supremacists (whomp whomp, … [Link]

Mashable » MIT scientists created a dance party kit to get girls interested in STEM

Friday 25 August 20:08:00 UTC 2017

According to a U.S. News & World report in 2015, women were still highly underrepresented in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. Women made up only 39 percent of chemists and material scientists, 28 percent of environmental scientists and geoscientists, 16 percent of chemical engineers, and a staggeringly low 12 percent of civil engineers.  SEE ALSO: 'Superstars of STEM' … [Link]

Mashable » Blowjobs are back, but new porn data shows we suck at searching for them

Friday 25 August 20:04:49 UTC 2017

Boobs are getting all the attention lately, but let's not forget about that old porn classic: the blowjob. Porn platform Redtube just released new data on what exactly people are looking for when it comes to BJs, and the results are, well, revealing.  Image: redtubeFor one thing, it appears that blowjobs have experienced a sudden resurgence of late. Since 2014, searches … [Link]

Slashdot » Modest Proposal To Companies: Let Your Customers Respond To Your Emails – Kill no-reply@

Friday 25 August 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a blogpost: Dear way-too-many companies, if you're allowed to send me an email, I'm allowed to send you an email. You just sent me an email and I have a question. Don't make me hunt for a way to ask it. Email already has a built-in way to do that — reply. Whether it's good news … [Link]

Popular Science » This mysterious ancient tablet could teach us a thing or two about math

Friday 25 August 19:54:43 UTC 2017

Science Some researchers say the Babylonians invented trigonometry—and did it better. Some researchers say the Babylonians invented trigonometry—and did it better. [Link]

Mashable » Stop your bad habits with this shock-inducing wristband (yes, really)

Friday 25 August 19:46:54 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. So, we've never met, but we'll still go out on a limb and guess that you've probably got a bad habit or two. Something you do a bit too often, and wish you could quit. (Uncanny, right?)  Well, now that we've established that, there’s … [Link]

Mashable » New Tesla software hints that Elon Musk may be working on a music-streaming service

Friday 25 August 19:46:21 UTC 2017

It seems like Elon Musk always has something new up his sleeve, and if clues hiding in Tesla's latest software update are any indication, Musk could be breaking into the music-streaming industry in the future. According to transportation and energy site Electrek, Tesla's new update includes backend information for a new music streaming platform titled "TTunes." The addition was first spotted … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company raised $27 million—and is looking for plenty more

Friday 25 August 19:31:32 UTC 2017

This is your brain on Elon Musk. In March, the future-oriented entrepreneur announced a new company called Neuralink, which hopes to create a brain-to-computer interface for humans. Now, just months later, that effort has raised $27 million, and it's looking for plenty more.  Neuralink, which is developing a "neural lace" technology that just about eliminates the gap between your brain and … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Test APIs in Ruby with Airborne

Friday 25 August 19:30:22 UTC 2017

While there are numerous API testing solutions, the Ruby Airborne API tester Gem will be of interest to those API providers with a strong inclination towards the Ruby platform. If you follow along all the steps, you'll create an API test running against the Trello API, a real API with formal authentication tokens. Or you can do the faster version, … [Link]

Mashable » Want to get paid to travel the world? Here's what you need to know.

Friday 25 August 19:22:51 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Here's the thing about going on a great vacation: it's delightful, it fills your Instagram with amazing photos and makes your friends jealous, and then it's over, far, far too soon.  But what if you could reorganize your life and rethink how you travel … [Link]

Slashdot » Software Is Eating the Auto Industry

Friday 25 August 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Roger Lanctot, writing for research firm Strategy Analytics: There are many more opportunities in cars today for things to go wrong as software takes over an ever-expanding array of functionality from the car stereo to enhanced safety systems and the vehicle powertrain. There are software bugs, updates, conflicts and, lately, cybersecurity vulnerabilities to worry about so it is perhaps no … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » AccuWeather Removes Reveal Mobile SDK from its iOS App

Friday 25 August 19:14:19 UTC 2017

AccuWeather has announced that the Reveal Mobile SDK has been removed from its iOS app due to privacy concerns brought to the company’s attention by many of the app’s users. [Link]

Mashable » Trump's new poll is A) dumb B) pointless C) laughable D) all of the above

Friday 25 August 19:01:03 UTC 2017

The Republican National Committee is at it again with the absurd Trump polls. According to a recent email, Trump asked members of the GOP to reach out to some of their "top supporters" for a riveting one-question poll that will provide good old Donny Boy with some helpful feedback on his time in the White House. But really, it looks like … [Link]

Mashable » Wikileaks wants you to believe the CIA spies on other agencies with 'software updates,' but doesn't offer examples

Friday 25 August 18:44:13 UTC 2017

Updated 4:30 p.m. ET: An earlier version of this article didn't provide proper context for how to evaluate information released by WikiLeaks. We've updated with more context about WikiLeaks and its allegations.  Let's say you grew up with some siblings. Your mom told you to share your toys with your sister, and told your sister to share her toys with you. … [Link]

Slashdot » Why We Need To Decentralize The Web

Friday 25 August 18:40:00 UTC 2017

One could argue that the web is already decentralized. But with major websites like Google and Facebook, it's increasingly harder to stay decentralized. Paul Ford writes: There's a good research report that was just published. It's called "Defending Internet Freedom through Decentralization: Back to the Future?" (That's a PDF so watch yourself.) What is decentralization? Take the web: Anyone can … [Link]

Mashable » Is Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 really worth $930?

Friday 25 August 18:31:28 UTC 2017

After months of leaks and a year of explosion jokes, Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is finally here and it's packing some serious hardware with dual cameras and new S Pen features.  It might even be Samsung's best phone yet, but it's got a lot of competition. The iPhone 8 is around the corner, Google's Pixel 2 is expected after that, … [Link]

Mashable » If you like to hunt, or are just curious about the wildlife in your backyard, check out this game camera

Friday 25 August 18:31:17 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Keep an eye on game trails with this wildlife hunting camera from Enkeeo that can either be strapped to a tree or attached to a tripod. SEE ALSO: Keep your iPhone in your pocket and shoot with this little guy instead The motion detection … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Harvey looks even more threatening from outer space

Friday 25 August 18:16:45 UTC 2017

A new video taken by cameras on the International Space Station show Hurricane Harvey swirling menacingly in the Gulf of Mexico.  The storm, which is forecast to hit the Texas coast late Friday night as a Category 3 storm on the Saffir Simpson Scale, is poised to become the first major hurricane (meaning Category 3 or above) to make landfall … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome Will Soon Let You Permanently Mute Websites

Friday 25 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Google Chrome will soon allow users to permanently mute websites, a feature that will cheer millions who suffer through autoplaying videos on (annoying) websites every day. From a report: According to Google's Francois Beaufort, the Chrome team is still experimenting with this feature. In the early version, the sound toggle is in the page info popup, which you can access … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know about Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark on 'Game of Thrones'

Friday 25 August 17:47:33 UTC 2017

Seven years into Game of Thrones, one of its most pivotal couples is one we've never actually met. Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark lived before the events of Season 1, episode 1, but we've picked up enough pieces over the course of the series to create a compelling picture of the people who turned out to be Jon Snow's parents. A … [Link]

Mashable » Burger King Russia apparently invented its own silly digital currency called Whoppercoin

Friday 25 August 17:43:01 UTC 2017

Burger King Russia is apparently getting into the cryptocurrency game — sort of. The chain has reportedly invented its own take on Bitcoin or Ethereum, aptly named Whoppercoin. Per Russian news source Rusbase (via Select All), the fast food chain offers its digital currency to customers who purchase the company's signature Whopper burger.  SEE ALSO: The wild world of cryptocurrency—and how … [Link]

Mashable » Apple confirmed that it removes Iranian apps because of U.S. sanctions

Friday 25 August 17:37:47 UTC 2017

Apple recently confirmed that it's been removing Iranian apps from its store due to American sanctions against the country. While the sale of Apple products is actually prohibited in Iran, Iranian consumers still get their hands on Apple devices like iPhones, reports the The New York Times. Naturally this has led to the development of Iranian apps, several of which Apple … [Link]

Mashable » This is the fanciest McDonald's burger box we've ever seen

Friday 25 August 17:37:34 UTC 2017

If "fancy" and "McDonald's" seem unlikely to appear in the same sentence, it's time to reevaluate your opinion. Per WWD, to compliment its latest line of "signature burgers" in the UK, the fast food chain commissioned a glitzy signature burger box from British fashion designer Julien Macdonald. Macdonald didn't hold back, and the result is something fit for a queen. McDonald's … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster scam is why she's capitalism's favorite pop star

Friday 25 August 17:36:19 UTC 2017

The Reputation tour is coming and it'll be tough to get tickets—unless you spend $60 on a snake ring.  A partnership between Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster is drawing scrutiny for forcing fans to spend money on merch and albums to get a shot at buying tickets.  A post on Jezebel first pointed out the complex arrangement. The partnership builds on a … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs Are Shaping Shutterstock’s Long-Term Strategy

Friday 25 August 17:21:49 UTC 2017

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]

Mashable » Taylor Swift says goodbye to old Tay Tay in her latest single

Friday 25 August 17:21:19 UTC 2017

Taylor Swift just dropped her latest single, Look What You Made Me Do and it's a move to change her "reputation." It also happens to be the name of her new album.  The single debuted just days after Swift deleted her Instagram posts and instead, released a series of cryptic snake GIFs. While the song is attracting a ton of mixed … [Link]

Mashable » Uh-oh, 'Half-Life' might truly be dead

Friday 25 August 17:20:13 UTC 2017

Half-Life 3 confirmed… dead? In the early hours of Friday morning, former lead writer and designer on the Half-Life series Marc Laidlaw posted a poorly disguised plot summary of what could be the long-awaited (and now possibly dead) Half-Life 2: Episode 3. With the original story out there, this could be the end of Half-Life. SEE ALSO: Valve announced a game … [Link]

Slashdot » It Took a Massachusetts Hospital 14 Years To Detect a Data Breach

Friday 25 August 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: To make matters worse, even after all that time — it wasn't the medical center itself that discovered the incident. Tewksbury Hospital learned of the breach in the spring of 2017. It hasn't found any evidence to suggest the security incident resulted in attackers misusing patients data. Even so, it believes the event compromised … [Link]

Mashable » The HBO hackers just sent us the end of 'Game of Thrones' Season 7

Friday 25 August 16:55:05 UTC 2017

The HBO hackers are back, and they mean business.  The so-called Mr. Smith hacking group that's responsible for stealing approximately 1.5 terabytes of data from HBO just released what they're calling the sixth wave of leaks — and it just so happens this data dump contains what they claim is the end to Season 7 of Game of Thrones.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Popular Science » This yarn makes its own electricity

Friday 25 August 16:52:43 UTC 2017

Science Batteries not required. Researchers created an energy generating yarn made out of coiled carbon nanotubes—and it's as awesome as it sounds. [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift loves brands, so her face will be on UPS trucks

Friday 25 August 16:51:23 UTC 2017

Look at what Taylor Swift made UPS do. The shipping company is plastering the star's face on the side of a select fleet of its trucks in celebration of a deal that makes UPS the official delivery partner for Swift's upcoming Reputation album. SEE ALSO: Old Taylor Swift is dead. May New Taylor Swift forever reign in terror Considering the dwindling … [Link]

Mashable » Forget Taylor Swift, the new 'Game of Thrones' soundtrack is straight club bangers

Friday 25 August 16:45:45 UTC 2017

I’m sorry, Taylor Swift. But in a very real sense, I'm not sorry (and neither are you). Like so many others, I was ready for Swift's single release, to see if it could be anywhere near the infectious skill of 1989 or at least upstage whatever the hell Katy Perry is doing. But then I remembered that the Game of Thrones … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Figured Out My Family Secrets, And It Won't Tell Me How

Friday 25 August 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Kashmir Hill, reporting for Gizmodo: Rebecca Porter and I were strangers, as far as I knew. Facebook, however, thought we might be connected. Her name popped up this summer on my list of "People You May Know," the social network's roster of potential new online friends for me. […] She showed up on the list after about a month: an … [Link]

Mashable » ‘Pet the Pup at the Party’ is the the most relatable game about social anxiety

Friday 25 August 16:36:28 UTC 2017

We’ve all been there.  You've been dragged to a party full of too-cool-for-you hipsters and those guys who bring guitars to social events. You hate every minute of it. All you want to do is go home. Because, I mean, is it just you… or is everyone staring at you? Why are they all staring at you?! But, like a choir … [Link]

Mashable » Transparent Nintendo Switch case is a nod to the '90s

Friday 25 August 16:22:48 UTC 2017

Gone are the days of Nintendo selling transparent consoles and controllers like the atomic purple Nintendo 64 controller or the fuchsia Game Boy Advance. Luckily, another company is picking up the slack. SEE ALSO: Nintendo's detachable controller design draws accusations of patent infringement Third-party manufacturer Myriann has created transparent replacement cases for the Nintendo Switch, allowing people to transform Nintendo's latest … [Link]

Mashable » The most surprising thing about Taylor Swift's new single is her personalized voicemail greeting

Friday 25 August 16:18:51 UTC 2017

For an attempted rebrand, Taylor Swift's new single "Look What You Made Me Do" is pretty unsurprising. (Like why is the "new Taylor" still rehashing old feuds?) Still, there's a part of the song that is genuinely astounding — Taylor Swift, age 27, has a personalized voicemail greeting. And, presumably, her voice mailbox is not full! Amazing. SEE ALSO: You'll never … [Link]

Mashable » Android Oreo vs. iOS 11: how do the features compare?

Friday 25 August 16:17:26 UTC 2017

There’s a good chance your phone will be receiving a major update in the near future. Both Apple and Google are gearing up to launch the next versions of iOS and Android respectively. Google finally shipped Android Oreo (version 8.0) earlier this week, and Apple is putting the finishing touches on iOS 11 as we creep closer to iPhone launch in … [Link]

Mashable » The dark side of optimism: How the trait you value most could be ruining you

Friday 25 August 16:16:33 UTC 2017

Few people have crushed more bright-eyed, entrepreneurial dreams than Mark Cuban.   At first, that might sound like a rough assessment. After all, Cuban has invested a quarter of a billion dollars in bringing other people’s hopes to life. But, if Cuban’s rejection rate—which hovers right around 80% on ABC’s Shark Tank—teaches us anything, it’s a lesson profoundly contrary to popular … [Link]

Mashable » French President paid €26,000 for make-up, and the french are like 'non merci'

Friday 25 August 16:15:18 UTC 2017

French president Emmanuel Macron may seem like he's still riding high on his May electoral victory and all the perks that come with it (like getting an official portrait and shaking hands with other world leaders), but now he's learning something new about presidential backlash: When it comes to literally keeping up appearances, there's little margin for error.  SEE ALSO: Emmanuel … [Link]

Mashable » Ivanka Trump posted a picture of her fan mail and got mercilessly roasted

Friday 25 August 16:08:16 UTC 2017

Yesterday, Ivanka Trump shared a picture of her doing one of the "highlights of the week." Which is reading letters from children, thanking her for [NOT FOUND]. This sort of thing seems to run in the family I guess. Overjoyed by these beautiful letters. Reading them is one of the highlights of my week. 😍 pic.twitter.com/AF5tSMHnB6 — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Are There So Many Knobs in Audio Software?

Friday 25 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

John Lagomarsino, writing for The Outline: Skeuomorphic design, where user interfaces emulate the appearance of physical objects, has been popular for pretty much the history of personal computing. The ideas of "files," "folders," and the "recycle bin" in Windows could be considered skeuomorphs, intended to help transition early computer users from analog to digital, as could the idea of an … [Link]

Mashable » The best solution on 'Game of Thrones' is for Daenerys to adopt Jon Snow

Friday 25 August 15:58:25 UTC 2017

Warning: This post has spoilers for all of the episodes and books of Game of Thrones. Jon and Daenerys have a problem. Multiple problems actually.  Specifically, we have a Queen with a succession problem and a stated desire to "break the wheel," and a leader of men with a legitimacy problem who's related to the woman he loves, and they're both … [Link]

Mashable » John Kelly will reportedly vet news stories before they land on Donald Trump's desk

Friday 25 August 15:47:13 UTC 2017

If Chief of Staff John Kelly has his way, the president will likely see far few stories from InfoWars, along with other controversial news articles, coming across his desk. Politico first reported that Chief of Staff John Kelly is putting a new system into place to ensure that he's the one giving approval on anything that hits President Donald Trump's desk. … [Link]

Mashable » A hilarious new Taylor Swift meme reminds everyone Beyonce is the queen

Friday 25 August 15:30:12 UTC 2017

The internet works fast, people.  Just hours after Taylor Swift released her new fiery single "Look What You Made Me Do," the music video preview has already been turned into a meme. Official #LWYMMDvideo world premiereSunday 8/27 at the @vmas pic.twitter.com/tjAxr8qdsY — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 25, 2017 SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift sampled 'I'm Too Sexy' in her new song and … [Link]

Mashable » Everything We Know About the Han Solo Movie

Friday 25 August 15:27:22 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Star Wars, Han Solo, Mashable Reels, Han Solo Movie, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » You can get some of the best wireless tech products, all in one place

Friday 25 August 15:26:40 UTC 2017

It may seem like you have to go shopping at a million different stores to get all of the best tech accessories, but that's actually not the case. Verizon has many of the wireless accessories you need to streamline your life, located in one convenient place.    And because you can find it all with this one-stop shop, getting your hands … [Link]

Slashdot » 'US Intelligence Agencies Should Put Up Or Shut Up With Kaspersky Rumors'

Friday 25 August 15:25:00 UTC 2017

itwbennett writes: As previously reported on Slashdot, U.S. intelligence agencies have warned against using Kaspersky software amid swirling rumors of ties between Kaspersky Lab executives and the Russian government. White House cybersecurity coordinator Rob Joyce this week advised against consumer use of Kaspersky software. This may be good politics, but CSOonline's Fahmida Rashid warns that it's bad infosec. 'If the … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Harvey is the biggest flood threat of any U.S. storm in modern times

Friday 25 August 15:14:52 UTC 2017

Hurricane Harvey is expected to hit the middle Texas coast late Friday night as the most intense such storm to strike the U.S. since Hurricane Wilma in 2005. But its winds, which could rank as a Category 3 or 4 storm on the Saffir Simpson Scale, are not the biggest threat Texans face.  Instead, this storm is going to destroy lives … [Link]

Mashable » This 'High School Musical 4' trailer is very well done but also very fake

Friday 25 August 15:14:16 UTC 2017

Bad news: this is not the start of something new. It's all a sham.  A High School Musical 4 trailer, entitled "Once a Wildcat," recently started trending on YouTube and got lovers of show all in a tizzy. But alas, it turned out to be fake — made by a very talented fan of the series.  While it's not the … [Link]

Mashable » This unicorn tape dispenser basically poops rainbows, like any good unicorn should

Friday 25 August 15:12:52 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. For anyone obsessed with all things Lisa Frank during the 90s (and super pumped about those new coloring books), we give you this: a unicorn tape dispenser for all your magical crafting needs. Add a touch of whimsy to your office and give work … [Link]

Mashable » Grieving public reacts to news of the death of old Taylor Swift, declared dead by new Taylor Swift

Friday 25 August 15:04:27 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Cynthia Erivo, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, & Carmen Perez lead the latest round of Social Good Summit speakers

Friday 25 August 15:00:00 UTC 2017

With the 2017 Social Good Summit less than a month away, tickets are going fast and new names are being added to our distinguished lineup every day.  From musical performances to live art installations, we have a lot in store for this year's Summit! We're excited to announce that among the latest additions to this year’s confirmed speakers are guests you … [Link]

Mashable » Arya Stark's storyline this season has been downright infuriating – and that's what's great about it

Friday 25 August 14:54:37 UTC 2017

Two episodes ago, the Stark sisters reunion finally came to pass when Arya showed up at Winterfell. There were hugs and smiles and bittersweet conversations reminiscing about better times. If it wasn't everything we wanted, it was, at least, a promising start. Then, this week, things got awkward. And sinister.  SEE ALSO: Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams are too adorable on … [Link]

Slashdot » As Coding Boot Camps Close, the Field Faces a Reality Check

Friday 25 August 14:44:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: In the last five years, dozens of schools have popped up offering an unusual promise: Even humanities graduates can learn how to code in a few months and join the high-paying digital economy. Students and their hopeful parents shelled out as much as $26,000 seeking to jump-start a career. But the coding boot-camp field … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Black Mirror' teaser is enough to put you on edge

Friday 25 August 14:41:46 UTC 2017

We may feel like we're living in an episode of Black Mirror every day of 2017, but that doesn't mean we can't have real episodes of Black Mirror. A super-secretive fourth season of the show is in the works, and Netflix revealed a brief glimpse at those episodes and their titles at the Edinburgh International TV Festival on Friday. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » There's a crystal clear Kanye West burn hiding in Taylor Swift's new song

Friday 25 August 14:35:15 UTC 2017

Taylor Swift's new single contains a crystal clear Kanye West reference, and it's about to go down. On Thursday, the 27-year-old 1989 singer dropped a brand new singe, "Look What You Made Me Do," off her upcoming album Reputation … and naturally fans immediately parsed the lyrics for Kanye/Kim subtext. Surprisingly, they didn't have to read too deep into anything, because … [Link]

Mashable » Bag of cat food's shadow is a purrrrrrfect illusion

Friday 25 August 14:33:30 UTC 2017

Summer isn't even over and things are already getting spooky.  Reddit user MarkSputnik shared a very creepy, but kind of amazing photo of a possible ghost cat. The photo features a bag of cat food that casts a shadow resembling a black cat with perky ears.  And the coincidence is almost too good to be true.  Are we for certain there … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' invokes 'Alien' in chilling Season 2 poster

Friday 25 August 14:33:20 UTC 2017

Stranger Things is the perfect Frankenstein-amalgam of classic '80s sci-fi films, and for Season 2, the show is really leaning into those influences. A new poster shared on the Stranger Things Twitter was creepy enough on its own, and it happens to be a direct reference to the 1979 film Alien. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' is getting a third season, and … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Is Pulling Apps By Iranian Developers From The App Store To Comply With US Sanctions

Friday 25 August 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple is pulling apps created by Iranian developers that are specifically designed for people in Iran from its App Stores to comply with US sanctions, The New York Times reports. Apple does not sell its products in Iran and an Iranian version of the Apple App Store doesn't exist, but smuggled iPhones are popular … [Link]

Mashable » Get crafty with this at-home laser engraver that just hit $1 million on Kickstarter

Friday 25 August 13:57:23 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Cubiio is a nifty little device that makes at-home laser printing quick, easy, and relatively painless. Inventor Mason Hung stopped by the Mashable office in New York recently to give us a demo, where it became clear after just a couple minutes why Cubiio … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook just opened 'On This Day' to everyone — after leading us on about it for two years

Friday 25 August 13:24:28 UTC 2017

Facebook has kept its promise. The world's largest social network has granted all 2 billion of its monthly active users access to "On This Day." Oh, and the multi-billion-dollar company also launched a new memories feature.  Finally. SEE ALSO: People are weirdly into that Facebook 'On This Day' feature but FB won't give them access The global launch only took 29 … [Link]

Mashable » How analyzing your breath might be the key to a better workout

Friday 25 August 13:19:47 UTC 2017

It might be difficult to find a similarity between something that can help football players fight linebackers on the field and sick people fight infections in the hospital. But the bridge between them might be a Madison, Wisconsin startup call Isomark. SEE ALSO: Why your iPhone photos look so bad UW-Madison football players breathe into an Isomark bag at the beginning … [Link]

Mashable » Group Messages on the iPhone are driving me nuts, and I'm so over it

Friday 25 August 13:03:25 UTC 2017

When Apple introduced group messaging to  iMessage in 2013, it collectively blew everyone's mind. But four years later, group texting on an iPhone feels like it can get out of control a little too quickly — and I desperately need sweet relief from the deluge of messages flooding my inbox. SEE ALSO: How to get all of your text messages on … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Non-Smart TV Sets?

Friday 25 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

williamyf writes: I have always been of the idea that my TV shall be non-smart, leaving the smarts to connected equipment (in my case my Synology NAS running Plex and a combination of Chromecasts and laptops do the trick). I think that most of my Slashdot brethren are of a similar persuasion. But, over the years finding decent non-smart TVs … [Link]

Mashable » A first peek at Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do' video is here and omg

Friday 25 August 12:55:49 UTC 2017

Taylor Swift is finally back with a new single and flashes of her forthcoming music video. The 27-year-old pop icon dropped "Look What You Made Me Do" — the angsty first single off her upcoming album Reputation — on Thursday night, and gave the world a taste of the video to come on Friday morning. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift's new album, … [Link]

Mashable » Alec Baldwin returns to 'SNL' to address Charlottesville, say goodbye to Steve Bannon

Friday 25 August 12:37:58 UTC 2017

Baldwin is back, baby. He dusted off his Donald wig and returned to SNL Weekend Update Thursday night to hold a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, and address some of the many criticisms he — I mean, Donald Trump — faced over his response to Charlottesville. Baldwin covered many important issues including the wall, the media treating him unfairly, and even … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mummy autopsy reveals earliest known case of liver parasite

Friday 25 August 12:35:00 UTC 2017

The mummified remains of a man who died in 1642 had a liver infection caught by eating raw shellfish, perhaps in the hope of curing measles [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z are set to open 'Saturday Night Live'

Friday 25 August 12:33:56 UTC 2017

One of music's biggest names and one of Hollywood's dreamiest dreamboats are set to open Saturday Night Live and we are definitely not complaining.  Of course, we are talking about Jay Z and Ryan Gosling, who are sure to kick off SNL's 43rd season with a bang. SEE ALSO: Are Seth Meyers' First Guests for 'Late Night' Better Than Fallon's? On … [Link]

Mashable » 6 ways you can improve the lack of trust on the internet

Friday 25 August 12:30:00 UTC 2017

I grew up in the age of loud modem sounds, Myspace, and The Facebook; I vividly remember the glorious day I could finally stop three-way calling on silent to determine whether a girl liked me because we now had Instant Messenger. The internet was a precious gift.  Unfortunately, we’ve since taken it for granted.  Too many people have betrayed buyers’ trust … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Large non-native species like donkeys can boost biodiversity

Friday 25 August 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Many large animals are now living far outside of their native ranges, and that may actually be helping conservation [Link]

Mashable » Behold, a levitating Bluetooth speaker in the shape of the Death Star

Friday 25 August 12:03:46 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. This nifty little Bluetooth speaker in the shape of the Death Star projects sound in 360 degrees, plus it just looks super cool. Made by consumer electronic brand Plox, the 5-watt speaker can play music for up to five hours while it seemingly defies … [Link]

Popular Science » Hurricane Harvey is hitting Texas even harder than expected. Here's what you need to know.

Friday 25 August 12:01:22 UTC 2017

Environment Fear the floods. Hurricane Harvey is getting ready to hit the Texas Gulf Coast. [Link]

Popular Science » Make DIY cold brew coffee—without fancy equipment

Friday 25 August 12:00:00 UTC 2017

DIY The method and chemistry behind your favorite caffeine source. Cold brew coffee is known for tasting smoother and sweeter than its hot cousin. Come for our DIY recipe, stay for a primer on the chemistry behind cold brew. [Link]

Mashable » Live long and prosper in style with this 'Star Trek' swimsuit line

Friday 25 August 11:38:03 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Beam me up to the pool, Scotty.  For every Trekkie out there who felt like there just weren't enough options for expressing their true love for the crew aboard the starship Enterprise, ThinkGeek has come to the rescue. The Star Trek Trekini swimwear line … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to music—and nothing else—with these noise-cancelling headphones

Friday 25 August 11:20:35 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Turns out there are two reasons you use headphones. The first, obviously, is because you want to listen to something, like music or a podcast. But the second is because you don’t want to listen to something, like those loud bros on the train … [Link]

Mashable » Charge your Apple Watch with this sleek, rotating dock

Friday 25 August 11:17:20 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. So you shelled out some money for an Apple Watch — a sleek, super cool gadget that's worth showing off. And while the charger that comes standard issue from Apple is fine, the watch really deserves it's own special pedestal. SEE ALSO: Clocky is … [Link]

Mashable » Why now is the moment to become an ethical hacker

Friday 25 August 11:12:23 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. When HBO — a media giant that is arguably the reigning king of premium streaming content—is at the mercy of a few savvy hackers, you know that cybersecurity is a major issue. And they’re not alone. Many prominent media companies are in need of … [Link]

Mashable » This collapsible chair fits in your pocket so you can sit anywhere

Friday 25 August 11:08:46 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Admit it. The older you get, the more you learn to dread the phrase “standing room only.” No need to be ashamed, though. Regardless of your fitness level, being on your feet for hours at a time — whether at a concert, riding the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Humans of New York' is getting its own Facebook TV series and the trailer looks epic

Friday 25 August 11:04:27 UTC 2017

If you're a fan of Humans of New York, we've got some splendid news — it's being made into a 12-part docuseries. Humans of New York: The Series was confirmed yesterday on the blog's official Facebook page. The show will premiere on Facebook's brand new video platform, Facebook Watch. You can check out the trailer above. SEE ALSO: With 50,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Nowhere is safe from Slack — not even your dreams

Friday 25 August 11:01:00 UTC 2017

Amber Bouman recently had her first Slack dream — or rather, nightmare. "I don't remember the entire dream very clearly, but I believe there were missed notifications that my manager was referencing to explain why I was being let go," said Bouman, a community editor at Engadget, in a Twitter message. Slack has engrained itself into U.S. workplaces in the past … [Link]

Mashable » Nude blogger thanks Instagram for suspending her account and proving her point about censorship

Friday 25 August 10:43:09 UTC 2017

A nude Instagram blogger whose account was suspended and subsequently reinstated has posted a message for "social media giants" and their nudity guidelines.  SEE ALSO: Two female artists are on a mission to collect 1,001 beautiful butts Body positive blogger Jessa O'Brien—creator of The Nude Blogger Instagram account—had her account suspended three weeks ago after someone reported her profile. After Instagram … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Is Planning a 4K Upgrade For Its TV Box

Friday 25 August 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Apple is planning to unveil an upgraded Apple TV set-top box that can stream 4K video and highlight live television content such as news and sports. Bloomberg reports: The updated box, to be revealed alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch models at an event in September, will run a faster processor capable of streaming the higher-resolution 4K content, said the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Instagram of the Hound and Tormund singing will make your day

Friday 25 August 9:57:39 UTC 2017

The Hound and Tormund were getting on pretty well in last Sunday's episode, weren't they? Well, they get on even better off-set. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' theory about the White Walkers is mind-blowing On Thursday, actor Kristofer Hivju (a.k.a. Tormund) shared the following video on Instagram: When you've had to much trailer time… #behindthescenes #got7 A post shared by Kristofer … [Link]

Mashable » James Blunt hilariously delivers bad news with a side of 'You're Beautiful'

Friday 25 August 9:55:27 UTC 2017

James Blunt is a bona fide Twitter superstar, and those skills at sass have definite real-world applications. In this Late Late Show short, James Corden is looking for help delivering bad news to his staffers. What better way to deliver blunt news than to just… BE Blunt? SEE ALSO: 69 times James Blunt was laugh-out-loud funny on Twitter James Blunt … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists have managed to film the adorable super deep-sea snailfish in 4K

Friday 25 August 9:52:22 UTC 2017

One Japanese organisation has gone where no one else has before. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) has filmed a snailfish at a depth of 8,178 meters (26,830 ft) in the Mariana Trench — a record depth for capturing a fish in video footage. SEE ALSO: This newly discovered jellyfish looks like something out of 'Avatar' "We've set … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift sampled 'I'm Too Sexy' in her new song and P.S. the '90s are back

Friday 25 August 9:26:58 UTC 2017

There’s one thing you need to know about Taylor Swift's new single, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the squabbles her lyrics allude to. "Look What You Made Me Do" samples Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy" — an absolute '90s pop banger that'll take you way back. Like, waaaaay back. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift drops new single 'Look … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's heir gets sentenced to 5 years in jail for corruption

Friday 25 August 9:26:39 UTC 2017

The billionaire head of Samsung has on Friday been sentenced to five years in prison.  A court in South Korea found Lee Jae-yong guilty of bribery, a verdict that could prove damaging to the company's global reputation. SEE ALSO: Samsung's turmoil derails plan to crown its heir apparent Lee, who is vice chairman of the Samsung Group, has for months been … [Link]

Mashable » The guy who started DJI becomes Asia's youngest tech billionaire

Friday 25 August 9:20:20 UTC 2017

As recreational drone popularity takes off, so has the wealth of DJI founder Frank Wang Tao, whose company is the world's biggest consumer drone maker. Wang has cracked the Forbes "Richest in Tech" list of the world's top 100 in the industry, taking the 76th spot with $3.2 billion. SEE ALSO: Drug cartels are now using hulking drones to smuggle goods … [Link]

Mashable » Patty Jenkins hits back at James Cameron over 'Wonder Woman' criticism

Friday 25 August 8:54:58 UTC 2017

To say that James Cameron hasn't won himself many friends with his recent comments about Wonder Woman would be something of an understatement. SEE ALSO: Warner Bros.' finally, formally, officially, 100%-for-sure announces the 'Wonder Woman' sequel On Thursday evening, The Guardian published an interview with Cameron in which he described Wonder Woman as "a step backwards". "All the self-congratulatory back-patting Hollywood's … [Link]

Mashable » Old Taylor Swift is dead. May New Taylor Swift forever reign in terror

Friday 25 August 8:30:02 UTC 2017

Taylor Swift has been sorted into Slytherin, and she's bringing a new banger to their house parties. If the snake videos weren't enough of a clue, Taylor's enemies have driven her to a poisonous place — or so she'd have us believe. "Bad Blood" will go down as a bratty tiff compared to "Look What You Made Me Do," a message … [Link]

Mashable » Street named after 'Game of Thrones' character forced to change, because people find it upsetting

Friday 25 August 7:33:28 UTC 2017

What do Snow, Stannis, Greyjoy and Tywin have in common? They're all street names in an Australian housing development estate. SEE ALSO: The ‘Game of Thrones’ cast reveals what songs would be on their character’s iPod But not every character made the cut. According to the developer of Charlemont Rise in Geelong, he had been forced to change the name of … [Link]

Slashdot » The CIA Built a Fake Software Update System To Spy On Intel Partners

Friday 25 August 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Documents published by Wikileaks reveal a secret project to siphon out data through its technical liaison service, dating back to 2009. The Verge reports: The program, called ExpressLane, is designed to be deployed alongside a biometric collection system that the CIA provides to partner agencies. In theory, those partners are agreeing to provide the CIA with access to specific biometric … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Eat a seasonal diet and your gut microbes may change in sync

Friday 25 August 4:48:10 UTC 2017

The types of gut bacteria in Hadza hunter-gatherers vary with the seasons, suggesting that this may also happen in anyone who eats mainly seasonal produce [Link]

New Scientist – News » Twisted carbon nanotubes harness waste energy and put it to work

Friday 25 August 4:48:09 UTC 2017

The “twistron harvester” generates power at the highest rates for energy harvesting yet, so may finally live up to the technique’s century-long promise [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI uses bitcoin trail to find and help sex-trafficking victims

Friday 25 August 4:48:08 UTC 2017

Thousands of escorts advertise on websites like Backpage, not always by choice. Machine learning can now identify ads posted by traffickers, and locate them [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift drops new single 'Look What You Made Me Do'

Friday 25 August 3:57:29 UTC 2017

It’s finally here: Taylor Swift's new single.  "Look What You Made Me Do" hit Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal on Thursday night.  If you were hoping for emo rocker Swift, thanks to her moody album cover, you're going to be disappointed: This banger's destined for the club. "I'm sorry. The old Taylor can't come to the phone right now. Why? Because … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T's Slow 1.5Mbps Internet In Poor Neighborhoods Sparks Complaint To FCC

Friday 25 August 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: AT&T is facing a complaint alleging that it discriminates against poor people by providing fast service in wealthier communities and speeds as low as 1.5Mbps in low-income neighborhoods. The formal complaint filed today with the Federal Communications Commission says that AT&T is violating the Communications Act's prohibition against unjust and unreasonable … [Link]

Mashable » Alec Baldwin returns as Donald Trump on SNL's 'Weekend Update'

Friday 25 August 2:31:54 UTC 2017

Donald Trump is back.  Alec Baldwin reprised his role as the president on SNL's Weekend Update: Summer Edition on Thursday, where he said goodbye to his very special friend, Steve Bannon.  SEE ALSO: Trump's Charlottesville remarks are costing Mar-a-Lago big business "Steve is going onto Breitbart where he'll be fighting the good fight against globalist cucks like my son-in-law Jared." … [Link]

Slashdot » Fake Messages Rigged With Malware Are Spreading Via Facebook Messenger

Friday 25 August 2:05:00 UTC 2017

According to recent warnings issued by Avira, CSIS Security Group, and Kaspersky Lab, a virulent spam campaign has hit Facebook Messenger during the past few days. "The Facebook spam messages contain a link to what appears to be a video," reports Bleeping Computer. "The messages arrive from one of the user's friends, suggesting that person's account was also compromised." From … [Link]

Mashable » Shania Twain reveals why Brad Pitt didn't impress her much

Friday 25 August 1:43:57 UTC 2017

Shania Twain revealed why after so nearly two decades Brad Pitt doesn't impress her much. At a music event in New York last week, the pop-country singer spoke to fans about her upcoming album, Now, and looked back on some classics. SEE ALSO: HAIM's cover of Shania Twain's 'That Don't Impress Me Much' is seriously unreal The 1998 hit "That Don't … [Link]

Mashable » Squirrel briefly makes NFL preseason game tolerable

Friday 25 August 1:28:51 UTC 2017

The excitement of the NFL preseason is here. The stakes? Non-existent. The players? Bench-warmers you don't know.  So football fans can be forgiven for getting excited about a rodent running onto the field. In a Thursday night game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins, this little critter created quite a stir.  SEE ALSO: Athletic, adorable kitten crashes baseball game SQUIRREL! … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla's Electric Semi Truck Will Reportedly Get 200-300 Miles Per Charge

Friday 25 August 1:25:00 UTC 2017

According to Reuters, Tesla next month plans to unveil an electric big-rig truck with a working range of 200 to 300 miles, a sign that the company is targeting regional hauling for its entry into the commercial freight market. From the report: Chief Executive Elon Musk has promised to release a prototype of its Tesla Semi truck next month in … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Much of Your Online Browsing Can Advertisers See?

Friday 25 August 0:47:42 UTC 2017

dryriver writes: We all know the phenomenon of browsing from an internet site A to a completely unrelated internet site B, and having identical ads follow you from site A to site B. Logic suggests that some kind of advertising system is following you from site A to B, and possibly onto subsequent sites C, D and E as well. … [Link]

Mashable » Woman tries to make a funny face at a drone and falls right into a fountain

Friday 25 August 0:47:33 UTC 2017

Usually drone fails include a crash of some sort. Not this time. A woman sticking her tongue out at a drone flying above her briefly lost track of her location. It's not a huge surprise she was a little distracted, considering she was surrounded by a beautiful French castle, complete with a working fountain. Unfortunately, the fountain was located directly … [Link]

Mashable » Astronauts flew right over monster storm Hurricane Harvey

Friday 25 August 0:44:10 UTC 2017

Hurricane Harvey, which is forecast to become the strongest such storm to hit the U.S. in over a decade, is a gnarly sight from above. SEE ALSO: Worst case scenario looms for Texas with Hurricane Harvey Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured the eye of Hurricane Harvey over Texas, where it's expected to make landfall Friday night or Saturday morning … [Link]

Mashable » You'll never guess how many times 'Taylor Swift' appears on the 'Reputation' cover

Friday 25 August 0:41:55 UTC 2017

Taylor Swift did a thing this week and the world is collectively losing its mind. In their frenzy of excitement over news that Swift is releasing a single Thursday night off her Nov. 10 album Reputation, fans are creating memes and conspiracies hidden in the artwork which, if you look closely is just newspaper-style text listing only her name. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » A User Archived Nearly 2 Million Gigabytes of Porn to Test Amazon's 'Unlimited' Cloud Storage

Friday 25 August 0:31:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Reddit user beaston02 was determined to find the true ceiling of Amazon's cloud storage plan, which was killed off in June. He decided to push its limits with a petabyte of porn. For reference, a petabyte is one million gigabytes. "It is nearly entirely porn," he told me in a Reddit message. "Ever since … [Link]

Mashable » Male Hollywood type James Cameron dismisses 'Wonder Woman' as just more male Hollywood BS

Friday 25 August 0:01:43 UTC 2017

We’ve spilled an awful lot of digital ink over the past few months over the glory that is Wonder Woman: how good it is, how hard everyone worked to get here, how many records it's broken, what it means to women to see ourselves reflected onscreen. But everyone has her detractors, even Diana Prince. And one person who's totally unimpressed is … [Link]

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