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 » Beware, Google Play Store gets caught distributing malware

Tuesday 29 August 23:49:25 UTC 2017

Shady links, questionable emails, pirated videos, and … the Google Play Store?  Malware authors have long used any and all tools at their disposal to trick victims into downloading malicious software, but the latest app-powered botnet uncovered by researchers in early August makes it clear that even marquee sources like Google may not be as secure as initially thought.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp rolls out verified business accounts — and might have a whole new app in the works

Tuesday 29 August 23:27:34 UTC 2017

WhatsApp is ramping up the way users can engage with businesses on its platform. The Facebook-owned chat service is rolling out a new pilot program for verified business accounts, tagging some accounts with a green check symbol once their contact info is certified by WhatsApp.  WhatsApp is also reportedly looking to expand its offerings with a whole new app for businesses … [Link]

Slashdot » Japan Activated Air Raid Sirens During North Korea's Missile Test Monday

Tuesday 29 August 23:25:00 UTC 2017

"No country should have missiles flying over them like those 130 million people in Japan," the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations said Monday. Though it was only a test, the scene on-the-ground is described by Slashdot reader AppleHoshi: Our phones went crazy on receipt of an automated alert from the "J-Alert" system. Shortly afterwards, loudspeakers broadcast another alert (there … [Link]

Mashable » The apps helping Harvey rescuers connect with people in the chaos

Tuesday 29 August 23:20:09 UTC 2017

Besides record rainfall and devastation, Harvey also has the distinction of being one of the biggest natural disasters in the U.S where social media has played a key role. As emergency lines and first responders are being inundated with more calls than they can handle, Houston residents have taken to social media to organize volunteers, share the latest storm updates, and … [Link]

Mashable » Journalists cheer judge's decision to toss Sarah Palin's New York Times lawsuit

Tuesday 29 August 23:07:16 UTC 2017

A federal judge threw out Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times on Tuesday in a decision praised by journalists and free press advocates. The former vice presidential candidate had sued the paper over a recent editorial tying one of her campaign group's ads to an Arizona shooting in 2011 that killed six and severely injured then-congresswoman Gabby Giffords. … [Link]

Mashable » Bear crashes birthday party and eats all the cake

Tuesday 29 August 22:58:41 UTC 2017

A bear crashed a birthday party in Connecticut and ate all the cake. Fortunately, the bear was a little late to the party.  "One last birthday guest!" Jennifer Adorno wrote on Facebook. "We cleaned up everything Friday night but forgot to bring the cake inside." SEE ALSO: Llama on the lam saves family of ducks from scary bear Adorno posted … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA's Plan To Stop A Supervolcano from Destroying The Earth's Climate

Tuesday 29 August 22:45:00 UTC 2017

Long-time walterbyrd shared a new article about NASA's contingency plan for "vast quantities of searing magma and clouds of fumes" erupting from a Wyoming supervolcano and slowly "burying much of the United States under a thick coat of ash and lava…enough to change the climate of the world for several centuries." NASA believes the Yellowstone supervolcano is a greater threat … [Link]

Mashable » During Harvey, social media rose to the challenge as a force for good

Tuesday 29 August 22:41:44 UTC 2017

As the tragic events surrounding Hurricane Harvey and the devastation it's caused continues to unfold, one storyline that has emerged from the storm is how social media has proved to be a tool that's been used for good.  This isn't to say that the verbal sludge that's helped drive a wedge in the nation thanks to social media completely disappeared and … [Link]

Mashable » Texas man says his 350 alligators are not on the loose—but he's worried about it

Tuesday 29 August 22:27:49 UTC 2017

Gary Saurage sounded on the verge of exhaustion.  Like so many residents of southeastern Texas, he had spent the past few days doing whatever he could to make it through Tropical Storm Harvey's historic downpour.  But unlike other residents, he had a slew of animals to look after, and he was concerned about the 350 alligators that live on the outside … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Test APIs From the Command Line With HTTPie and cURL

Tuesday 29 August 22:18:46 UTC 2017

Today in our API Testing Series we'll take a look at two command line tools – HTTPie and curl. Along the way you'll create a couple of API tests running against the Trello API, which is a real API with formal authentication tokens. (Trello.com is a project management tool.) You'll need a little setup to follow along with the review … [Link]

Slashdot » One Day Left To Comment on the FCC's Plan To Kill Net Neutrality

Tuesday 29 August 22:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quote The Verge: After four months of debate, the FCC is nearly ready to stop accepting feedback on its proposal to kill net neutrality. Final comments are due this Wednesday, August 30th, by end-of-day Eastern time. Once the comment period closes, the FCC will review the feedback it received and use it as guidance to revise its … [Link]

Mashable » Google's new updates make it easier to save money when you book a trip

Tuesday 29 August 22:01:22 UTC 2017

Google is making it way easier for travelers with flexible schedules to save money. The search giant announced today that it's updating both the Flight and Hotel search tools to make it easier for people to find deals.  Now, both tools offer you a chance to find cheaper alternatives by switching your departure and arrival dates by just a couple days. … [Link]

Mashable » Here's another 5 picks for most brilliant moments in film history

Tuesday 29 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Sometimes you just get tired of ranking things! This week we pick 5 movie moments that are undeniably brilliant in their own special way. We dive in to how they film the unfilmable, using sights and sounds to make you feel all the feels! Read more…More about Mashable Video, Room, Everest, Cinefix, and Movie Lists [Link]

Mashable » Thanks to 'squiggle brows,' your eyebrows can finally look like tiny snakes

Tuesday 29 August 21:57:47 UTC 2017

You know how you've always wanted to mold your eyebrows into a squiggle shape that sort of resembles a snake? Turns out, you're not alone. It's a thing now. While not exactly a #trend, the "squiggle brow" has made several noteworthy appearances on Instagram over the past few days. For the most part, bloggers are creating the look by shaping their … [Link]

Popular Science » Female orgasms aren't all that mysterious

Tuesday 29 August 21:52:54 UTC 2017

Health A new study suggests it's pretty easy to figure out. A new study surveyed over 1,000 women about their sexual preferences, and it turns out they’re pretty consistent. [Link]

Mashable » Hillary hits the road to explain what the hell happened

Tuesday 29 August 21:34:33 UTC 2017

After months of reflecting, hiking, and the occasional Broadway show, former presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton is ready for the spotlight again. SEE ALSO: The title of Hillary Clinton's upcoming campaign memoir has been unveiled Her new memoir, What Happened, includes a book tour with stops all over North America starting next month—and it should be very interesting.  "In the past, … [Link]

Mashable » 5 mood-boosting trending topics to help you master your morning

Tuesday 29 August 21:33:07 UTC 2017

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Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' cast talk about THAT hook-up

Tuesday 29 August 21:25:35 UTC 2017

Sure, we all have thoughts about, ya know, that scene that was a big focus on the seventh season of Game of Thrones. You know, the raven-haired secret heir to the Iron Throne hooking up with the silver-haired queen of dragons — who just happen to be related. SEE ALSO: When will 'Game of Thrones' return for its final season: … [Link]

Slashdot » Rural America Is Building Its Own Internet Because No One Else Will

Tuesday 29 August 21:25:00 UTC 2017

New submitter bumblebaetuna writes: In many cases, it's not financially viable for big internet service providers like Comcast and CharterSpectrum to expand into rural communities: They're not densely populated, and running fiber optic cable into rocky Appalachian soil isn't cheap. Even with federal grants designed to make these expansions more affordable, there are hundreds of communities across the US that … [Link]

Mashable » Never freak about losing your luggage again with this GPS tracking travel set

Tuesday 29 August 21:18:46 UTC 2017

The Bluesmart travel set may be the smartest luggage yet. The bags feature global GPS tracking, built-in batteries for charging devices, a remote lock to ensure safety, and a sensor to weigh the contents. Read more…More about Technology, Gps, Gps Tracking, Traveling, and Suitcase [Link]

Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson gets to the bottom of GMOs

Tuesday 29 August 21:00:00 UTC 2017

There’s a lot of misinformation about the presence of GMOs in our food chain. In this segment of StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks to documentary filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy who created Food Evolution and Plant Geneticist Pamela Ronald to understand some of the fact-based science around this controversial topic.  Check out the full StarTalk podcast about GMOs here. StarTalk on … [Link]

Mashable » The 11 Best Photo Apps

Tuesday 29 August 20:49:31 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Iphone, Mashable Reels, Best Photo Apps, Tech, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » 5 brilliant movie scenes that will give you all the feels

Tuesday 29 August 20:46:59 UTC 2017

Sometimes you just get tired of ranking things. This week, we pick five movie moments that are undeniably brilliant in their own special way. We dive into how they film the unfilmable, using sights and sounds to give you the ultimate feels. For other movie-related content, visit CineFix. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Tom Hanks, Room, Leonardo Dicaprio, and … [Link]

Mashable » Animals are being stranded by Tropical Storm Harvey

Tuesday 29 August 20:45:15 UTC 2017

Faced with the hard choice of evacuating their homes, some residents choose to leave their pets and animals behind. Thanks to first responders and volunteers, many stranded animals are being saved. Read more…More about Animals, Mashable Video, Pets, Horse, and Rescue [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Foundation Boss Urges Cautious Investment

Tuesday 29 August 20:45:00 UTC 2017

The head of the Bitcoin Foundation, Llew Claasen, has urged people to invest "no more than they can afford" in the crypto-currency. From a report: He was speaking at the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania about the potential for Bitcoin in Africa. Billions lack access to formal banking, but the uptake of mobile money means many are willing to embrace alternatives. … [Link]

Mashable » Trump is obsessed with crowds and ratings, even in flood-ravaged Texas

Tuesday 29 August 20:43:48 UTC 2017

After all these months it's still unclear whether or not Donald Trump knows he's not on reality television. Since his inauguration the man has made his obsession with ratings and crowd size very clear, and on Tuesday when he visited Texas for a briefing on Tropical Storm Harvey relief efforts, he just couldn't help himself from celebrating the really great press … [Link]

Popular Science » Where will all the water from Hurricane Harvey go?

Tuesday 29 August 20:37:09 UTC 2017

Environment It will leave very, very slowly. Houston is now covered in water. Where will it all go? [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump's new hat helpfully reminds us that she is FLOTUS

Tuesday 29 August 20:32:30 UTC 2017

Donald Trump doesn't have a monopoly on embarrassing, on-the-nose hats. It seems that Melania loves them too. The Trumps touched down in Texas on Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and, unsurprisingly, Donald the Understated wore a big white "USA" cap for the occasion. (Also unsurprisingly, he brought up crowd size while speaking to a group of locals affected by … [Link]

Mashable » Students traveling on flooded river rescue stranded koala

Tuesday 29 August 20:16:13 UTC 2017

A group of students came to the rescue of an adorable koala that needed rescuing due to minor flooding of the Murray River in Victoria, Australia on Sunday. The students were canoeing along the river near Ulupna Island when they spotted a koala in a tree, according to the video's description. At first, a student got closer in order to … [Link]

Mashable » Best Buy apologizes after Texas store charges $42 for cases of water

Tuesday 29 August 20:14:10 UTC 2017

Best Buy apologized after a store in Cypress, Texas overpriced packs of bottled water on Friday as then-Hurricane Harvey began to unload a historic amount of water on a large swath of the state.  SEE ALSO: Tropical Storm Harvey is the strongest to hit the US in 12 years The Texas' southeast is dealing with three feet of water and counting … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans have a fascinating theory about the future of the Night's Watch in Season 8

Tuesday 29 August 20:10:54 UTC 2017

The Season 7 finale of Game of Thrones left a gaping hole in the Wall, and a huge question to go with it: What will happen to the Night's Watch now that it appears their watch has not just ended, but failed miserably?  Or, to rephrase, job security is tough when blue fire spitting zombie dragons are flying around, isn't it? … [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer finally lived his dream of meeting Pope Francis

Tuesday 29 August 20:07:45 UTC 2017

Perhaps — amidst violence in Charlottesville, threats of nuclear war, and catastrophic Houston flooding — you haven't given much thought to Sean Spicer's post-White House life.  Well, here's a brief update: He finally met the Pope. This development is a long time coming for the former White House press secretary, who famously did not meet Pope Francis while at the Vatican … [Link]

Mashable » 6 business podcasts to listen to this fall

Tuesday 29 August 20:05:43 UTC 2017

A couple of months ago, Edison Research and Triton Digital unveiled the 2017 Infinite Dial Study which contained the latest research on social media, digital audio, and podcast consumption.  Podcasts, and podcasting overall, continues to steadily reach Americans as a growth medium. 40 percent of Americans over the age of 12 have listened to at least one podcast before with 24 … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Comply With EU Search Demands To Avoid More Fines

Tuesday 29 August 20:05:00 UTC 2017

Google will comply with Europe's demands to change the way it runs its shopping search service, a rare instance of the internet giant bowing to regulatory pressure to avoid more fines. From a report: The Alphabet unit faced a Tuesday deadline to tell the European Union how it planned to follow an order to stop discriminating against rival shopping search … [Link]

Mashable » Turn yourself into a custom bobble-head doll because, obviously

Tuesday 29 August 20:01:26 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Happy Monday! Isn’t it great to be back at work, crushing productively through your to-do list with a smile? J/k, you're not hard at work—you’re reading a story about bobble heads! But, this is a no-judgment zone. In fact, we’d like to encourage your … [Link]

Mashable » Apple ARKit is about to transform the App Store in the most awesome way

Tuesday 29 August 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ ARKit is about to transform the App Store in the most awesome way","sources":[{&qu~ More about Apple, Iphone, Ipad, Ios, and Augmented Reality [Link]

Mashable » New 'Walking Dead' game is basically 'Pokémon Go' but with zombies

Tuesday 29 August 20:00:00 UTC 2017

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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Introduces Beta Version of App Engine Firewall

Tuesday 29 August 19:57:25 UTC 2017

Google's App Engine team recently announced a beta version of its new Google App Engine firewall. The software-based firewall enables developers and administrators to protect their apps based on source IP addresses. Once integrated, app owners can block access from specific geographies and malicious users. The App Engine firewall was designed to supplement the security features already baked into the … [Link]

Mashable » Louisiana's 'Cajun Navy' rushes to Texas to help rescue people from the floodwaters

Tuesday 29 August 19:56:16 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Very good businessman President Trump uses Texas tragedy to show off his crappy merch

Tuesday 29 August 19:52:56 UTC 2017

Say what you will about Trump: the man never misses an opportunity to use a national tragedy for personal gain. Three times in the past two days, the president has been spotted wearing his campaign's own "USA" hat while in public settings. Trump has come under fire for turning the Texas emergency into a fundraising opportunity for his war chest. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Go full James Bond with this button-sized spy camera

Tuesday 29 August 19:50:13 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. What if we told you that you could channel your inner James Bond… for less than twenty bucks? The FSTCOM Hidden Spy Camera is a Bluetooth and WiFi-enabled recording device that’s the size of a button on your shirt—for all your espionage-related needs. It’s … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram is finally making albums less awkward

Tuesday 29 August 19:39:12 UTC 2017

Instagram is finally fixing one of the most frustrating parts about posting multiple photos at once. The app now allows you to add both portrait and landscape photos to albums.  SEE ALSO: Use your Instagram to make money — here's how Previously, the app only allowed you to upload multiple photos as square images.  This severely limited the usability of Instagram's … [Link]

Mashable » Keep your 6 phones alive with this brilliant charger

Tuesday 29 August 19:35:57 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The days of only having one device to charge are over. Between laptops, phones, tablets, watches, cameras, and video game consoles, we need all the USB ports we can get. Fortunately, there’s a new 6-port USB charger that can replace your tired power strip: … [Link]

Popular Science » This troubling tennis trend is keeping players out of the U.S. Open

Tuesday 29 August 19:34:23 UTC 2017

Health A more stressful game. The best tennis players in the world are playing the U.S. Open this week. But the men’s entry list has some gaping holes. [Link]

Mashable » College students, rejoice! You can now get a semester's worth of free premium porn

Tuesday 29 August 19:32:29 UTC 2017

Textbooks and food may be expensive, but your porn doesn't have to be.  The porn platform Brazzers wants to help cut costs for college students while also, um, easing some of the tension that comes with all that studying.  SEE ALSO: Blowjobs are back, but new porn data shows we suck at searching for them With their new Brazzers Back-To-University program, … [Link]

Slashdot » In Our Cynical Age, No One Fails Anymore — Everybody 'Pivots'

Tuesday 29 August 19:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The "pivot" has assumed a peculiar place in our common lexicon. A word once used to describe a guard angling for position on the basketball court is now in wide circulation in politics and business. That's especially the case in Silicon Valley, where pivoting has become the new failure, a concept to describe a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » One of Europa’s plumes may not exist, making hunt for life hard

Tuesday 29 August 19:16:00 UTC 2017

Jupiter’s icy moon is a promising place to find alien microbes, but hopes that they could be blasted into space by watery plumes may have diminished [Link]

Mashable » Rescuers in Houston hauled 21 adorable dogs to safety in a single boat

Tuesday 29 August 19:02:46 UTC 2017

After Hurricane Harvey, a group of good Samaritans came to the rescue of dozens of good dogs. Houston resident Betty Walter found herself stranded in floodwaters in the wake of the storm. She was also sheltering 21 dogs (some of which belonged to her neighbors) and wasn't sure how they would all get to safety. SEE ALSO: Incredibly pragmatic dog braves … [Link]

Mashable » The internet rips Joel Osteen for slow response to Houston's Harvey victims

Tuesday 29 August 18:51:16 UTC 2017

Move over, Martin Shkreli. The internet has grabbed its pitchforks and has a new person to hate. Televangelist Joel Osteen is now the target of a massive amount of online wrath after he was slow to help the citizens of Houston, where he owns a MEGACHURCH which can seat 16,000 people.  As it became clear that the city was experiencing devastating … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Photos of skinny women affect people’s minds in just 15 minutes

Tuesday 29 August 18:45:00 UTC 2017

For the first time, researchers have shown in a randomised trial that looking at pictures of skinny models is enough to change a person’s body ideals [Link]

Mashable » Rescue efforts are underway in Houston

Tuesday 29 August 18:42:55 UTC 2017

As Tropical Storm Harvey dumped nearly 50 inches of rain in parts of Texas, first responders and volunteers are working around the clock to rescue those stranded by the flooding. Read more…More about Science, Mashable Video, Houston, Texas, and Flood [Link]

Mashable » Luigi, a.k.a. the badass of the Mario Bros, dabs on his enemies before blowing them up

Tuesday 29 August 18:42:05 UTC 2017

Did you know Luigi is a hip young dude who dabs? In the brand new tactical combat game Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Luigi will occasionally drop a dab after sending a rolling death bomb toward his enemies. 'Cause he's a badass. pic.twitter.com/blwJKpqXVb — 💚Luigi Odyssey💚 (@LuigiOdyssey) August 28, 2017 Of the two goomba-stomping plumber brothers, Luigi always seemed like the … [Link]

Slashdot » New Ryzen Running Stable On Linux, Threadripper Builds Kernel In 36 Seconds

Tuesday 29 August 18:41:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: After AMD confirmed the a "performance marginality problem" affecting some Ryzen Linux users, RMAs are being issued and replacement Ryzen processors arriving for affected opensource fans. Phoronix has been able to confirm that the new Ryzen CPUs are running stable without the segmentation fault problem that would occur under very heavy workloads. They have also been … [Link]

Mashable » 5 tips to performing under pressure from Rashad Jennings

Tuesday 29 August 18:40:05 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Nintendo reveals 20-plus indie games coming to Switch

Tuesday 29 August 18:30:48 UTC 2017

So. Many. Games. Nintendo just dropped a 3-minute trailer running through 20-plus indies that will be coming to the Switch at some point. You get about 10 seconds to look at each one, and it's safe to say there's something for everyone in here. PlayStation's handheld Vita was seen by many as the ideal platform for indie releases, thanks to … [Link]

Mashable » This toddler dressed up as the creepy clown from 'It' will haunt your dreams forever

Tuesday 29 August 18:19:42 UTC 2017

The only thing creepier than a twisted clown is a little kid version of a twisted clown.  Mississippi teen Eagan Tilghman posted Facebook photos of a creative photoshoot he had with his 3-year-old brother, Louie. Eagan dressed him up as the frightening clown, Pennywise, from Stephen King's It, and the results are eerily fantastic.  Image: eagan tilghmanThe woodsy setting makes these … [Link]

Mashable » Google's new Google Maps feature will make parking less of a nightmare

Tuesday 29 August 18:15:01 UTC 2017

Few things make me want to rediscover religion like trying to find parking in New York City. The few times I've driven here, it's been only vaguely irritating until it's time to park, which is when dread seeps through the walls of my skull. So many shiny cars sitting idle, their owners already in post-parking bliss. Fire hydrants open holes of … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is Leasing a Smartphone Better Than Buying One?

Tuesday 29 August 18:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The biggest benefit with a lease program is you have the option of upgrading to a newer phone model, usually after just a year. You don't get that option when you buy. But with a lease program, although it may be cheaper, you have to return the phone at the end of the agreement or when … [Link]

Popular Science » The invisible engine that made Hurricane Harvey worse

Tuesday 29 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Environment Tides of change. Yes, climate change made Harvey worse. Here's how. [Link]

Mashable » The latest kind of FOMO is about how rich you could've been if you'd made the right investments

Tuesday 29 August 17:55:55 UTC 2017

There’s FOMO about not going out on Saturday, and then there's FOMO about not being a billionaire.  The website extremefomo.com accurately chose its name. The site lets you easily see exactly how rich you could have been if only you'd actually followed through on buying stock in Apple 15 years ago.  It's possible to figure out these depressing numbers on your … [Link]

Mashable » The Kardashians step up to the plate and contribute to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Tuesday 29 August 17:50:35 UTC 2017

As flooding continues to devastate Houston and surrounding areas, celebrities are joining Kevin Hart and his Hurricane Harvey Challenge to contribute to relief efforts in Texas. The latest famous famous to join the cause is the Kardashian and Jenner clan.  In direct response to Hart's challenge, multiple members of the family announced that they would be donating $500,000 to American Red … [Link]

Mashable » Hey, everyone, please shut up about Melania Trump's shoes

Tuesday 29 August 17:35:45 UTC 2017

There are many things to be concerned about right now in Texas. Melania Trump's stilettos are not one of them. As the Trumps made their way to Air Force One on Tuesday morning to travel to Corpus Cristi, Texas, Twitter users couldn't help but comment that the first lady's choice of footwear wasn't appropriate under the circumstances.  Many called her fashion … [Link]

Mashable » Tropical Storm Harvey set a continental U.S. rainfall record, and other mind-blowing stats

Tuesday 29 August 17:31:55 UTC 2017

Tropical Storm Harvey is making all of us sound like President Donald Trump when describing the epic nature of this flood.  From the National Weather Service talking about "catastrophic" flooding to forecasters discussing "unprecedented" levels of rainfall, Harvey has evoked a certain number of superlatives in the rhetoric of those following it closely. SEE ALSO: Tropical Storm Harvey raises red flags … [Link]

Slashdot » On Internet Privacy, Be Very Afraid

Tuesday 29 August 17:26:00 UTC 2017

Cybersecurity expert and Berkman Klein fellow Bruce Schneier talked to the Gazette about what consumers can do to protect themselves from government and corporate surveillance. From the interview: GAZETTE: After whistleblower Edward Snowden's revelations concerning the National Security Agency's (NSA) mass surveillance operation in 2013, how much has the government landscape in this field changed? SCHNEIER: Snowden's revelations made people … [Link]

Slashdot » BackBlaze's Hard Drive Stats for Q2 2017

Tuesday 29 August 16:43:00 UTC 2017

BackBlaze is back with its new hard drive reliability report: Since our last report for Q1 2017, we have added 635 additional hard drives to bring us to the 83,151 drives we'll focus on. We'll begin our review by looking at the statistics for the period of April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 (Q2 2017). […] When looking at … [Link]

Mashable » 'Jerry Before Seinfeld' trailer gives a glimpse at the comedian before fame

Tuesday 29 August 16:36:25 UTC 2017

Wouldn't it be great to travel back to a simpler time right about now? Jerry Seinfeld will take you there. The trailer for the comedian's upcoming Neflix special, Jerry Before Seinfeld, has dropped and he's ready to show fans what his life looked like for the star before fame. Seinfeld shares home movies, takes a trip back to his childhood … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift just broke another video record

Tuesday 29 August 16:28:58 UTC 2017

We’re barely over a week into Taylor Swift's promotional cycle for her new album Reputation (due November 10) and already her first single, "Look What You Made Me Do," is engulfing the internet with hot takes and breaking streaming records. SEE ALSO: Grieving public reacts to news of the death of old Taylor Swift, declared dead by new Taylor Swift And … [Link]

Mashable » Pepe the Frog's creator gets 'alt-right' children's book pulled off shelves

Tuesday 29 August 16:18:15 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet love to quote 'Titanic' to each other

Tuesday 29 August 16:17:27 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » Choose the right VR gear for you

Tuesday 29 August 16:11:14 UTC 2017

DIY VR to your face! Sure, virtual reality sounds fun. But how do all the VR headsets on the market differ, and which one will suit you best of all? Here's what you need to know. [Link]

Mashable » This 'Sesame Street' episode can help you talk to your kids about Harvey

Tuesday 29 August 16:02:03 UTC 2017

As Tropical Storm Harvey continues to rain down on Houston and its surrounding areas, an old episode of Sesame Street offers clarity on how to discuss disasters like these with children. In 2012 — in the wake of Hurricane Sandy — Sesame Street aired a condensed version of the show's 2001 hurricane story arc, a week-long series that showed the … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Unveils ARCore, Its Answer To Apple's ARKit

Tuesday 29 August 16:01:00 UTC 2017

Google has taken the wraps off its answer to Apple's ARKit — a new augmented reality development platform called "ARCore." In a blog post, the company said it's releasing a "preview" software development kit for ARCore to Android developers today. From a report: Google released its Tango AR platform in 2014, but AR experiences built on that platform could run … [Link]

Mashable » The truth behind that cryptic look on Tyrion's face in the 'Game of Thrones' finale

Tuesday 29 August 16:00:09 UTC 2017

The Game of Thrones Season 7 finale left us with a few certainties: The Wall has been broken, allowing the Night King and his undead army into Westeros; Jon Snow is actually Aegon Targaryen, rightful heir to Westeros; and Sansa and Arya are Westeros' most badass team, united against anyone that means to do their family harm. But the finale, titled … [Link]

Popular Science » The FDA says ecstasy is a ‘breakthrough’ drug for PTSD patients

Tuesday 29 August 15:53:32 UTC 2017

Health It's a big step forward for a controversial treatment. Using MDMA—along with psychotherapy—could help millions of Americans who struggle with PTSD, especially those who don't see results with traditional routes. [Link]

Mashable » Newscast catches Texas rescue team doing shots together after braving the flood

Tuesday 29 August 15:48:23 UTC 2017

With Hurricane Harvey delivering devastating flooding throughout southeast Texas, it's difficult to find any semblance of a bright spot in the situation. But one thing that does make us smile are the brave rescue teams doing everything they can to help those in need. And what does anyone need after a long day of battling deep water? Shots. Definitely shots. … [Link]

Mashable » Joel Osteen's megachurch finally announces it's open for Harvey victims

Tuesday 29 August 15:41:09 UTC 2017

Lakewood Church, televangelist Joel Osteen's massive Houston arena complex, finally made clear on Tuesday that it will provide shelter for Harvey victims after hours of uproar on social media. The church previously claimed the building was unsafe for relief efforts due to flooding inside. But social media sleuths who visited the grounds on Monday questioned that assessment and posted photos showing … [Link]

Popular Science » 12,000 tons of food waste transformed a barren landscape into something surprising

Tuesday 29 August 15:24:18 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News This isn't an excuse to litter. Twenty years ago, an orange juice company disposed of 12,000 metric tons of peels and pulp in a barren section of a Costa Rican national park. [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Pushes Studios to Offer 4K Content for Upcoming Apple TV at Lower Prices, Report Says

Tuesday 29 August 15:22:00 UTC 2017

Apple appears to have ambitious plans to attract people's interest in its streaming device Apple TV, according to a new report. An anonymous reader shares a report: The company, which is widely expected to refresh the Apple TV next month to bring support for videos in 4K, is in talks with Hollywood studios to bring Ultra HD content at lower … [Link]

Mashable » Jet ski-riding hero in Houston rescues grandma from her flooded living room

Tuesday 29 August 15:16:56 UTC 2017

Volunteers have been out in forced helping to rescue the people of Houston and Southeast Texas since Hurricane Harvey made landfalll. SEE ALSO: Houston's good Samaritans are watching out for each other as Harvey rages on Many have been using boats to help rescue people who've been stranded by rising floodwaters, but as a picture shared to Reddit shows, even those … [Link]

Mashable » 'Connect One,' the epitome of dumb ideas, is now a real game you can play. Seriously.

Tuesday 29 August 15:15:30 UTC 2017

Sometimes an idea is so dumb that's actually goodConnect One is not one of those ideas. Connect Four can be a tense and difficult game of strategy, trying to meet your own goal of connecting four plastic chips in a row while simultaneously trying to thwart your opponent from doing the same. SEE ALSO: Gamers are petitioning IKEA for a proper … [Link]

Mashable » About 3 million people watched Mayweather-McGregor on pirated streams

Tuesday 29 August 15:11:19 UTC 2017

Floyd Mayweather's victory over Conor McGregor pulled in an estimated $700 million. It also lost out on millions more. Almost 3 million people watched 239 illegal streams of the fight Saturday night, according to software security company Irdeto.  SEE ALSO: Floyd Mayweather made $178,000 fighting Conor McGregor… per second Irderto found 165 streams on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, … [Link]

Mashable » Ford and Domino's team up for self-driving pizza deliveries

Tuesday 29 August 15:02:35 UTC 2017

Would you walk outside of your home to collect a pizza from a driverless car? Dominoes and Ford are exploring this possibility on the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan over the next several weeks. The companies announced today they're partnering to deploy driverless cars that will deliver pizzas to randomly selected customers. The vehicles used in the project are Ford Fusion … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube has a better way to watch vertical video… and a new logo

Tuesday 29 August 15:00:00 UTC 2017

In case there were still any doubts: vertical videos are here to stay. YouTube will soon update its apps so, when you play a vertical video, you won't see those ugly black bars on the sides. The changes comes as part of a bigger redesign that also brings new features to YouTube's website as well as an updated logo. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » This handcrafted 'Jumanji' board is a perfect replica of the iconic game

Tuesday 29 August 14:57:38 UTC 2017

Take away all the magically summoned wild animals tearing apart your home, and you'll find the board game from Jumanji is actually pretty cool. So much so, in fact, that craftsman Steve Richter assembled — from scratch — a perfect replica. The above video gives you a sped-up look at Richter's process of turning nondescript planks of wood into a … [Link]

Mashable » Clever dude scored amazing seats at the Mayweather vs McGregor fight by posing as a bodyguard

Tuesday 29 August 14:56:05 UTC 2017

Floyd Mayweather might have walked away from Saturday night's fight with Conor McGregor a winner, but there was another champion in the crowd: a man who managed to sneak his way into the best seats in the house — all for free. 32-year-old Oliver Regis told The Sun exactly how he got away with sneaking into one of the biggest fights … [Link]

Mashable » Uber will finally end creepy rider tracking, report says

Tuesday 29 August 14:49:41 UTC 2017

Along with a new CEO, it looks like Uber is also about to get a little less creepy, as the company has now pledged to stop tracking users after rides.  SEE ALSO: Uber’s (probable) new CEO is known to be 'fair and nice,' for a change The company's practice of tracking user location five minutes after a ride has ended will … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's new streaming music student deal is insanely cheap

Tuesday 29 August 14:46:30 UTC 2017

Amazon Music Unlimited faces tough competition against Spotify and Apple Music.  As Amazon is wont to do, the service is battling its competitors by slashing prices. A student subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited now costs $6 for six months.  After that crazy cheap $1-a-month deal ends, students will pay $4.99 a month. SEE ALSO: New Tesla software hints that Elon Musk … [Link]

Mashable » 'Trumping' is the newest and best way to shut things down on Tinder

Tuesday 29 August 14:42:13 UTC 2017

Move over ghosting, Trumping is the new way to reject people on Tinder — and it's gonna be huge. A very smart guy on Twitter, who is known simply as Daniel, has come up with a tremendous strategy for disconnecting with girls on Tinder. Whenever Daniel matches with someone he's not into, instead of being so rude as to delete the … [Link]

Slashdot » Publishers Are Making More Video — Whether You Want It or Not

Tuesday 29 August 14:41:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Mic, a website aimed at millennials, used to employ 40 writers and editors producing articles on topics like "celebrating beauty" and "strong women." Ten were let go this month, with most in the revamped newsroom of 63 now focused on making videos for places like Facebook. Critics have called such moves "100 percent cynical" … [Link]

Mashable » Should we even really worry about GMOs?

Tuesday 29 August 14:38:38 UTC 2017

On this episode of StarTalk on Mashable, Neil deGrasse Tyson examines whether GMOs are something the public should have anxiety over. Check out the full StarTalk podcast about GMOs here. StarTalk on Mashable is a video series, produced by Mashable and StarTalk Radio. StarTalk Radio is a podcast and radio program hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Follow StarTalk Radio on … [Link]

Mashable » Google's ARCore SDK brings AR creation tools to Android

Tuesday 29 August 14:26:00 UTC 2017

Augmented reality is about to get its big, mainstream moment thanks to Apple's iOS 11 and the new iPhone, but another player intends to grab some of the mainstream AR action, too: Google.  To that end, Google is introducing ARCore, a platform for developers that will allow them to build augmented reality apps on Android.  SEE ALSO: The first look at … [Link]

Mashable » A team of German students have built the world's fastest Hyperloop pod

Tuesday 29 August 14:17:24 UTC 2017

A team of students from Technical University Munich  took home first prize at SpaceX's Hyperloop competition for building a test pod capable of reaching up to 201 mph. That's the fastest test-run ever, beating Hyperloop One, a venture-backed startup, whose vehicle reached 192 mph in an earlier test-run. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Elon Musk, Germany, University, and Engineering [Link]

Mashable » Coldplay dedicates song to Houston, vows to never perform it again

Tuesday 29 August 14:13:09 UTC 2017

Coldplay is sending love to Houston through the power of music. At a Miami show on Monday, the band took time to honor those who've been impacted by the tragic flooding and devastation caused by Tropical Storm Harvey by performing a new song, which they've vowed to never play again. "This is because we all grew up loving country music, … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Open Invitation To Valve, Nintendo and Others To Join Xbox One and PC Crossplay

Tuesday 29 August 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft has said it's ready to have a "conversation" with any development team that wants to feature crossplay support on consoles and PC. From a report: Mike Ybarra, vice president of Xbox, told VG247 that it's happy to talk to the likes of Valve and Nintendo when it comes to getting multiplayer games working across multiple platforms, not just between … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Texas may be just as vulnerable when next big hurricane hits

Tuesday 29 August 13:54:15 UTC 2017

Houston is battling unprecedented floods from Hurricane Harvey – and yet Texas’s plans to protect itself from floods remain stalled [Link]

Mashable » Get lost inside this virtual reality arcade

Tuesday 29 August 13:28:25 UTC 2017

‘VR World' is New York's first virtual reality center offering over 50 VR experiences including games, films, and interactive art  Read more…More about Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality, Vr, Arcade, and Vr Headset [Link]

Mashable » North West apparently can't stand her brother, Saint

Tuesday 29 August 13:08:25 UTC 2017

Kim Kardashian joined long-time pal (and executive producer of Keeping Up With The Kardashians) Ryan Seacrest during Monday's episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, and spilled some tea on the great Kardashian-West sibling feud between North and Saint.  "I thought it was a phase but she does not like her brother. I thought it would be a couple months, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple stock has performed so well that CEO Tim Cook got an $89 million bonus

Tuesday 29 August 13:06:21 UTC 2017

A job well done deserves a reward. And a job well done at the world's most profitable company deserves, well, a reward worth more money than most of us can even fathom. Apple CEO Tim Cook has received $89.2 million in stock for the strong performance of the company's stock.  SEE ALSO: Damn, Apple's earnings are on fire Technically, Cook received … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Australia plans random drug tests for people receiving welfare

Tuesday 29 August 13:03:00 UTC 2017

The Australian government is planning to trial random drug tests for welfare recipients, but similar policies have had little benefit in New Zealand and the US [Link]

Slashdot » Popular YouTube Artist Uses AI To Record New Album

Tuesday 29 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from The Verge of a popular YouTube artist who is using artificial intelligence to produce a LP: If you heard Taryn Southern's new single "Break Free" on the radio, you'd probably just keep driving or grocery shopping, or doing whatever you do in places that still have radios playing. The song is a big, … [Link]

Mashable » On Skynet's 20th birthday, it's time to admit AI isn't a real threat

Tuesday 29 August 12:58:37 UTC 2017

At 2:14 a.m. Eastern time on August 29th 1997, Skynet became self-aware.  The Cyberdine Systems program, which NORAD hoped would remove human error from its nuclear weapons system, had been learning about its human makers at an exponential rate. When military officials panicked and tried to turn it off, Skynet fought back by launching ICBMs at Russia. The Russians fired back, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan for first time

Tuesday 29 August 12:46:00 UTC 2017

North Korea has succeeded in firing a ballistic missile over Japan into the Pacific Ocean, bringing it closer to a possible attack on the US [Link]

Popular Science » The terrifying way fire ants take advantage of hurricane floods

Tuesday 29 August 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Science The islands of stinging insects are just the beginning. Texans escaping Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters must watch for floating fire ants. These ants evolved to take advantage of the habitat created by floods. [Link]

Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' theme mashed up with Kanye West's voice is really something

Tuesday 29 August 12:22:06 UTC 2017

You may not have thought you were ever likely to hear a mashup of the Game of Thrones theme tune and Kanye West's voice, but this is 2017 we're living in. Not only is this kind of video experimentation expected, it's encouraged. SEE ALSO: 36 of the most memorable 'Game of Thrones' one-liners so far The clip above from The … [Link]

Mashable » Get in the back-to-school spirit with these online courses

Tuesday 29 August 11:30:54 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you’re counting down the days 'til you can bust out your sweaters or in full-blown, never-gonna-leave-the-beach denial, summer is coming to an end. And there's no better way to embrace the season than with some back-to-school scholarly pursuits — whether or not you’re … [Link]

Mashable » How to get a computer science education without the massive student loans

Tuesday 29 August 11:24:07 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Ever since The Social Network made programming sexy, software developers have been in high demand. (Okay fine, before that, too.) And as more and more Silicon Beach and Valley tech companies strike it rich, the demand for local developers across the country keeps increasing. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan has a theory on the ultimate Season 8 alliance

Tuesday 29 August 11:16:28 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 7. Make way Westeros, there's a new dream team in town. Nope, not Jon and Daenerys. Not Arya and Sansa. We're talking, of course, about Samwell Tarly and Bran "same facial expression for 7 straight episodes" Stark. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' theory about the White Walkers is mind-blowing Okay, so … [Link]

Mashable » The future of Snapchat is in the dancing hot dog's hands

Tuesday 29 August 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Is Snapchat dying? You'd think so, given the tenor of recent reports about everything from its dipping stock price to its supposed non-essentiality with teenagers.  But everyone giving up on Snapchat is missing something right under their noses: a breakdancing rod of pink slime. If there's a star of the summer, it's the dancing hot dog. SEE ALSO: I redownloaded Snapchat … [Link]

Mashable » For the iPhone 8, nothing should matter more than battery life

Tuesday 29 August 11:00:00 UTC 2017

I do not care about your Super AMOLED, button-free, wireless-charging iPhone 8 fantasies. They mean nothing to me. I honestly just want more battery life — that's literally it.  I know. I'm the uber-geek who should be pining over every possible design permutation and obsessing about an ultra-thin, super-curved screen. And I am, to a certain extent. But it occurred to … [Link]

Mashable » Heroic reporter gets covered in paint on live TV, carries on regardless

Tuesday 29 August 10:55:13 UTC 2017

Live TV: It's a dirty job but someone's gotta do it.  That's what Sky News presenter Joe Tidy learned when covering London's Notting Hill carnival on Saturday morning.  SEE ALSO: Unfortunate reporter gets puked on during live broadcast, carries on like a total pro Tidy ended up looking, err, not so tidy by the end of his live broadcast after carnival … [Link]

Mashable » Digital therapy toy for stroke patients lights up for a game of whack-a-mole

Tuesday 29 August 10:41:55 UTC 2017

For stroke survivors, relearning to use one's arms and fingers can be a long process with tedious exercises, while they get back on the road to normal life. Research suggests that the process can be more effective if you include a fun element to it, and new digital versions of traditional rehabilitation toys are attempting to breathe fresh life into the … [Link]

Mashable » Police officer busts out extraordinary dance moves, gets hailed the 'undercover raver'

Tuesday 29 August 10:23:37 UTC 2017

A police officer on duty at London's Notting Hill Carnival wowed the crowd with his incredible dance moves, earning himself the nickname "undercover raver."  SEE ALSO: Dancing robot army is worth a lifetime of nightmares Twinkle-toed police officer PC Dan Graham clearly couldn't resist joining in the fun and decided to crack out some of his expert dance moves. His moves … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stainless steel sinks may up your risk of legionnaires’ disease

Tuesday 29 August 10:13:42 UTC 2017

Over time, rust from pipes can degrade the protective coating on stainless steel fixtures, which may raise the risk of contracting legionnaires’ disease at home [Link]

New Scientist – News » Low-ranked female monkeys band together against their leaders

Tuesday 29 August 10:13:40 UTC 2017

Female rhesus macaques have a strict hierarchy, but the subordinates can buck authority and even climb the social ladder if they’re big enough and have enough friends [Link]

Slashdot » FDA Designates MDMA As 'Breakthrough Therapy' For PTSD

Tuesday 29 August 10:00:00 UTC 2017

In what could lead to a faster path to pharmaceutical approval, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) as a "breakthrough therapy" in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Futurism reports: The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) announced the FDA's ruling last week, revealing that they can now move forward on two of their … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' behind-the-scenes video for episode 7 is a must watch

Tuesday 29 August 9:45:26 UTC 2017

Warning: Obviously contains a few spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7, episode 7. If ever you needed proof that the Game of Thrones characters love each other really, just watch the behind-the-scenes video above for the dragon pit scene in episode 7. SEE ALSO: Sophie Turner celebrated the 'Game of Thrones' finale with the ultimate Instagram post Admittedly the … [Link]

Mashable » The definitive ranking of all 7 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 episodes

Tuesday 29 August 9:21:05 UTC 2017

That’s it, folks. Season 7 is over; there is, finally, no unscreened Game of Thrones episode to find on BitTorrent anticipate this coming Sunday. With a long, long wait until Season 8 — possibly arriving as late as March 2019 — the time has come to process what the world just saw.  It's fair to say that Season 7 showcased Game … [Link]

Mashable » Cosplayer nails the Night King's piercing eyes in his amazing homemade costume

Tuesday 29 August 9:05:34 UTC 2017

Imagine seeing this very realistic Night King coming down the hall your way. For his chilling homemade costume of the Game of Thrones villain, a Filipino cosplayer rightfully took Best Costume over the weekend, at the AsiaPOP Comicon 2017. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 finale smashes ratings records Xidge Evangelista's amazing outfit was made with rubber and leather strips, … [Link]

Mashable » Sophie Turner celebrated the 'Game of Thrones' finale with the ultimate Instagram post

Tuesday 29 August 9:04:21 UTC 2017

After Sunday's Game of Thrones finale, any remaining doubt as to just how badass the Stark kids are has been totally eradicated. SEE ALSO: Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams are too adorable on 'Carpool Karaoke' They're literally the MVPs of Westeros. If for some reason you're still not convinced by this fact, though, Sophie Turner posted further proof on her Instagram … [Link]

Mashable » China's fake Yeezy store looks really slick, TBH

Tuesday 29 August 9:03:55 UTC 2017

Looks like China's beaten Kanye West to it. An unofficial Yeezy store has opened in the Chinese city of Wenzhou — and it's filled with knockoffs. SEE ALSO: Kanye's sneakers appear in the most unexpected place: 'Splatoon 2' The store's clearly not afraid about trademark violations, and is proudly displaying the word Yeezy in bold on its storefront, according to multiple … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star weighs in on Dany and Jon's union: 'It's going to blow up in their faces'

Tuesday 29 August 7:28:09 UTC 2017

Davos Seaworth has basically been the lone voice of reason on Game of Thrones since his introduction in Season 2, graduating from advising the terminally stubborn Stannis Baratheon to advising the suicidally stubborn Jon Snow (aka Aegon Targaryen). Both of those roles were pretty thankless, and now that Jon has decided to unite — politically and, um, physically — with Daenerys … [Link]

Slashdot » Lost Turing Letters Give Unique Insight Into His Academic Life Prior To Death

Tuesday 29 August 7:00:00 UTC 2017

bellwould shares a report from The University of Manchester. From the report: A lost and unique collection of letters and correspondence from the late Alan Turing has been found in an old filing cabinet in a storeroom at the University of Manchester. The file's content, which potentially hasn't seen the light of day for at least 30 years, dates from … [Link]

Slashdot » Mayweather-McGregor Streaming Glitches Prompt Lawsuit Against Showtime

Tuesday 29 August 5:00:00 UTC 2017

Customers who paid $99.99 to watch the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather fight are suing Showtime due to the quality of their stream and buffering issues. From a report via Hollywood Reporter: Portland, Ore., boxing fan Zack Bartel paid to stream the fight in high-definition through the Showtime app but says all he saw was "grainy video, error screens, buffer events, and … [Link]

Mashable » No Fox News, Houston is nothing like 'Sharknado'

Tuesday 29 August 3:37:57 UTC 2017

Jesse Watters, the Fox News host who did that terrible, racist Chinatown segment, was duped by the same shark Photoshop job that spreads every time there's flooding.  Here's the doctored photo, which, as PolitiFact notes, has been going around since at least 2011. SEE ALSO: Houston's local businesses pitch in as Harvey's flooding wreaks havoc Believe it or not, this is … [Link]

Slashdot » Tech Firms Team Up To Take Down 'WireX' Android DDoS Botnet

Tuesday 29 August 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Krebs On Security: A half dozen technology and security companies — some of them competitors — issued the exact same press release today. This unusual level of cross-industry collaboration caps a successful effort to dismantle "WireX," an extraordinary new crime machine comprising tens of thousands of hacked Android mobile devices that was used … [Link]

Mashable » How Apple, Anheuser-Busch, and other companies are helping Harvey victims

Tuesday 29 August 2:34:42 UTC 2017

Canned water, yogurt trucks, and free flights: Major companies across the country are improvising ways to help Houston flood victims as fallout from Harvey continues to devastate the area. The storm and subsequent flooding have already killed at least eight people, displaced an estimated 30,000, and likely caused tens of billions of dollars worth of property damage. SEE ALSO: Houston's local … [Link]

Mashable » Tropical Storm Harvey looks so menacing from space

Tuesday 29 August 1:42:30 UTC 2017

Hurricane Harvey has died down to tropical storm levels after making landfall on the Texas coast Friday night, but that doesn't mean the deluge is anywhere near over. SEE ALSO: Tropical Storm Harvey is the strongest to hit the US in 12 years As seen from the International Space Station from another angle, Harvey is still extensive. NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik … [Link]

Mashable » This Snapchat feature can help you keep tabs on Harvey's devastation

Tuesday 29 August 1:24:10 UTC 2017

Snapchat is turning out to be a major resource for people trying to keep tabs on what's happening on the ground in Houston. Snapchat users are turning to Snap Maps to keep tabs on flooding and other damage across Houston neighborhoods in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. SEE ALSO: Houston's good Samaritans are watching out for each other as Harvey rages … [Link]

Mashable » The 'first major hate site on the internet' is shut down

Tuesday 29 August 1:01:43 UTC 2017

Former Ku Klux Klan imperial wizard Don Black showed the world how the internet could galvanize hate beginning in 1995.  Now the website he founded that year, Stormfront — called the "first major hate site on the Internet" by the SPLC — is offline.  SEE ALSO: Facebook is actively deleting shares of 'The Daily Stormer' article on Heather Heyer Domain provider … [Link]

Slashdot » Nintendo Faces Supply Issues Ahead of Holiday Season

Tuesday 29 August 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Takashi Mochizuki and Sarah E. Needleman report via The Wall Street Journal (Warning: source may be paywalled; alternative source): Nintendo's latest videogame machine, the Nintendo Switch, is winning fans for both its lineup of popular games and its flexibility — it works as both a living-room console and a hand-held device. But the real challenge for gamers has been actually … [Link]

Mashable » Guy sues Showtime because he says stream quality of Mayweather-McGregor sucked

Tuesday 29 August 0:43:43 UTC 2017

The big fight over the weekend left some would-be viewers up in arms. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor fought for 28 minutes on Saturday night. But many people couldn't see the boxing match, so one frustrated viewer decided to sue Showtime in a class-action lawsuit.  SEE ALSO: Floyd Mayweather made $178,000 fighting Conor McGregor… per second The plaintiff, Zack Bartel, … [Link]

Slashdot » A Year After Mirai: DVR Torture Chamber Test Shows Two Minutes Between Exploits

Tuesday 29 August 0:05:00 UTC 2017

UnderAttack writes: Over two days, the Internet Storm Center connected a default configured DVR to the internet, and rebooted it every 5 minutes in order to allow as many bots as possible to infect it. They detected about one successful attack (using the correct password xc3511) every 2 minutes. Most of the attackers were well known vulnerable devices. A year … [Link]

Mashable » Japan woke up to a terrifying text alert

Tuesday 29 August 0:01:14 UTC 2017

Around 5:58 a.m. local time, North Korea fired a missile over Hokkaido, Japan, and shortly thereafter, the country's J-Alert warning system kicked in and delivered the chilling news to the smartphones of millions residents of Japan.  SEE ALSO: Nuclear war with North Korea 'would be suicidal', climate experts warn One Twitter user based in Japan posted an image of the alert … [Link]

Mashable » I wrote the traveling scenes in season 7 of 'Game of Thrones' because you people wanted them so bad

Tuesday 29 August 0:00:00 UTC 2017

With season 7's finale, the latest chapter of Game of Thrones is finally concluded and the long wait for its 8th and final season begins. It was an explosive finale (though not as explosive as last year's finale if you follow along) with plenty of major plot points checked off and one somewhat major character death.  This season was plagued with … [Link]

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