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 'The Mashable Show' has a stacked lineup from SXSW for Twitter Live
Great news, everyone! Your SXSW FOMO is over. For those who can't make it down to Austin to experience those SXSW vibes firsthand, have no fear — Mashable and Twitter are teaming up to bring the best of SXSW 2017 to a screen near you. "The Mashable Show" — an exclusive 90-minute live stream of all things Interactive, Film and Music down at South By — will be broadcast on Twitter March 10, 11 and 12 from 1 p.m. EST, and we're kicking things off on Friday with a bang. On March 10, our obsessive SXSW coverage will include special guests, exciting stunts and intriguing inside info, presented by a hilarious host, of course. Read more... More about Kerri Doherty, Mashable Show, Sxsw, and Entertainment Read More »Twitter has pretty cold feelings toward the 'Game of Thrones' block of ice stunt
Game of Thrones has done some pretty unforgivable things, like using women as props and killing our faves — but the latest for loyal fans of the HBO show was being forced to watch a block of ice melt live on the internet in order to uncover the Season 7 release date. The live Facebook video (which stalled more than once) required fans type "FIRE" in the comments (or "DRACARYS" if you want to be extra efficient) to shoot fire at an actual physical block of ice in which the release date was hidden. If there's one thing the internet doesn't like to do, it's wait. Read more... More about Facebook Live, Game Of Thrones Season 7, Game Of Thrones, Hbo, and Television Read More »Lorde blesses us all with another new song and album release date
In case you haven't heard—everyone's favorite Kiwi is back. Lorde surprised us all with the lush first single "Green Light" earlier this month, and now she's officially given us a date for her long-anticipated album release. The New Zealand native announced that on June 16 the world will be able to finally hear Melodrama, her second-full length album.
Along with the announcement, the singer released "Liability," her second single off Melodrama. The stripped down song was produced by herself and Jack Antonoff. Read more... More about Conversations, Entertainment, New Music, Lorde, and Entertainment Read More »Cadillac's new cars can talk to each other about road conditions
Cars that can "talk" to each other are ready to hit the open road. Cadillac announced its 2017 CTS sedan will be the first car in the U.S. market to include a vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication system as a standard feature, adding an extra layer of smart safety to the the luxury line. V2V-enabled autos share information about road conditions with other connected cars in their vicinity, which in turn helps drivers identify and avoid potential pitfalls even before reaching the trouble spots on the road. The connected vehicles could help to create an on-road data ecosystem in the future, which might make it easier for self-driving cars to navigate busy streets on their own. Read more... More about Dot, Road Safety, Self Driving Cars, Connected Car, and Gm Read More »The internet wants to bring a rare picture of Harriet Tubman back to her homestead
Harriet Tubman, renowned abolitionist and creator of the Underground Railroad, is the subject of very few photos. There was a bounty on her head for many years, so keeping her appearance a mystery was a matter of life and death. Thus, the discovery of a portrait of a young Tubman last month was huge for the historical community, and in particular, for the Harriet Tubman Home, the site of her home in Auburn, New York, for the last years of her life. Now, the Harriet Tubman Home has launched a campaign to reunite the photo with the other artifacts from her life and work at the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, saying "this photo would be the most significant acquisition of our collection, by far." Read more... More about Crowdfunding, Harriet Tubman, and Watercooler Read More »Ellen DeGeneres sneaks into Ciara's, er, interesting maternity photo
One big funny family. Ciara recently teamed up with Harper's Bazaar for a maternity photoshoot and interview in which she discussed her upcoming music, her son, Future Jr. and her happy marriage to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. The singer posted a sweet picture from the shoot of the foursome on Twitter in which Wilson is crouching behind her holding her belly while she holds Future Jr. People have started creating memes based on the strange pic, in which they Photoshopped different people's heads where Wilson is positioned. Comedian and queen of trolling celebrities, Ellen DeGeneres, jumped on the meme bandwagon and we think she just won the game. Read more... More about Ellen Degeneres, Ciara, Watercooler, and Watercooler Read More »Inspired by Chance the Rapper, NFL star pledges to donate all his endorsement money
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has long been outspoken on social issues. Now the NFL star is putting his money where his mouth is in a major way. His inspiration? A do-good rapper. Bennett announced in an Instagram post Thursday that he plans to donate every endorsement dollar he earns this season to help minority communities and women of color. He said he was spurred to act after Chance the Rapper pledged a massive to donation to Chicago's public schools on Monday. Chance clearly approves — he tweeted "good man" along with a link to a news article about Bennett's donation. Read more... More about Nfl, Sports, Entertainment, and Sports Read More »This girl has her very own Batsignal built into her teeth
Na na na na, na na na na Batman...teeth? Reddit user roxymoxi posted this photo of a friend's sister, whose teeth are growing back in the coolest, most ~super~ way: Shine a light through those teeth and this kid will have Batman by her side in seconds. We might just be looking at the next Robin. But watch out- any connection to the winged hero could beckon a visit from The Joker, and that wouldn't be good for anyone. Holy smile, Batman. Read more... More about Watercooler and Watercooler Read More »Drop everything: Kate Middleton needs a new private secretary
It's a job fit for a queen — or at least an aspiring princess. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, needs a new private secretary, which is a personal helper, which is really a glorified servant. But you get to be close to a princess all the time! That could be you in the picture above, carrying all the things, trying to fade into the background while being helpful to your royal boss and wearing heels. The current secretary, Rebecca Deacon, is leaving her post after many years with Princess Kate. She steps down this summer, according to Vanity Fair. So now that leaves an opening. Read more... More about Jobs, Private Secretary, Royal Family, Kate Middleton, and Watercooler Read More »Behold, the glory of our Trump White House LEGO set
Immortality comes in many forms, even LEGO sets. In the wake of the good vibe wave surrounding the news that LEGO would produce a "Women of NASA" set, we at Mashable put our heads together, and brainstormed: Who else deserves the LEGO treatment in 2017? And the answer seemed simple: The president, but of course. Unfortunately, when we went to LEGO's site to pitch the White House set, we learned in their guidelines that politics are off-limits. Specifically: "Politics and political symbols, campaigns, or movements." Bummer. But not for long. Read more... More about Jeff Sessions, Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Sean Spicer Read More »Airbnb raises another $1 billion, and it's actually profitable
Does Airbnb need more money? Apparently so. The home-rental company just finished raising another $1 billion, putting its total funding above $3 billion. That means Airbnb is now valued at $31 billion, compared to the measly $30 billion it was valued at last September. CNBC noted Airbnb's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, confirming its latest funding. A source at Airbnb also told the network that the company became profitable in the second quarter of 2016, and expects to stay profitable in 2017. That's a big milestone for the darling of the sharing economy — and one that remains elusive for fellow industry heavyweight Uber, along with its other problems. Read more... More about Airbnb and Business Read More »A song of ice and fail: Why HBO's 'Game of Thrones' stunt was the worst
You often hear the old canard "all publicity is good publicity," and that's true — if you don't care about potential customers reinforcing negative stereotypes around your product. What is the most damaging negative perception around HBO's hit Game of Thrones (which, to be clear, I love) if you want people to keep watching it? The perception that it drags on and on without much of importance changing; that many characters are traveling in circles; that it is "narratively bankrupt." That the author of the book series on which it is based, George RR Martin, is taking an Ice Age to finish his next tome; that neither he nor the showrunners have any clue how to wrap up this sprawling story in a satisfactory manner. Read more... More about Marketing Gimmick, Marketing, Hbo, Game Of Thrones Season 7, and Game Of Thrones Read More »Instant karma comes for driver skipping line of cars on the freeway
Anyone who frequently drives on the highway knows how annoying it can be when a driver tries to jump the line at a busy junction, but there's usually not much drivers can do about it. In this clip, cars start to pileup in the righthand lane as the driver with the dash cam speeds past. There are plenty of opportunities for the driver to safely merge into traffic, but he pulls the jerk move instead. At the last second, the driver fills a gap between a large truck and a car, cutting the dozens of other vehicles that queued when they were supposed to and waited their turn. But just two cars ahead was a Connecticut State Trooper that spotted the whole thing. The trooper quickly jumps out of her vehicle and flags the driver over. Read more... More about Viral Videos, Dash Cam, Watercooler, Watercooler, and Videos Read More »Hillary Clinton Snapchats an empowering video, but the internet only cares about her new haircut
Nothing says triumphant return like a transformation. Hillary Clinton has taken that to heart with a new haircut which she revealed in a Snapchat Discover story on Wednesday. Clad in red for International Women's Day, she was stating a call to arms for the future. "There's a lot to fight for," Clinton says. "Planned Parenthood, education, healthcare, jobs. Every issue is a women's issue. So stand up, resist, run for office, be a champion."
How to get free 'Hearthstone' cards during the 'Hearthstone' Global Games
The Hearthstone Global Games are almost upon us and voting for your favorite player in your home country will earn you some free Whispers of the Old Gods cards. Similar to the Overwatch World Cup, the Hearthstone Global Games brings together the top Hearthstone players from 48 countries around the world to compete for glory and a $300,000 prize pool. Teams are made up of the top player on each country's leaderboard plus three more players voted on by their fellow countrypeople. If you participate in the vote, you get a free pack of cards. More about Esports, Gaming, Blizzard Entertainment, Hearthstone, and Entertainment Read More »Google is Slackifying Hangouts
Google is making massive changes to Hangouts. After what feels like years without significant updates, the company announced a total overhaul of the messaging app. In an effort to make Hangouts more business-friendly, Google is splitting the service into two separate apps: Hangouts Meet, a videoconferencing app, and Hangouts Chat, a Slack-like messaging app designed for teams. Meet, which is starting to roll out now, is a revamped version of Hangouts' video calling features, with a few new additions designed for businesses. Like the old Hangouts, it supports video calls of up to 30 people and participants can join via their desktop or the mobile app. Read more... More about Slack, Google Hangouts, Google, Apps And Software, and Tech Read More »Instead of telling women who might get pregnant they can't drink, study suggests trusting them
Say it together now: Women know their bodies. Women can be trusted with their bodies. It's not every day that a reputable study comes along to support these obvious truths, given that women, of course, still routinely hear patronizing messages — including from the medical community — about things like menstruation, birth control, abortion and childbirth. Now a new study provides strong evidence that medical guidelines issued last year about pregnancy and alcohol use underestimated women. The research, published Thursday in Obstetric and Gynecology, essentially finds that women actually know how to make decisions about their bodies. The study was spurred by controversial recommendations issued last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which advised women planning to get pregnant and sexually active women who don't use effective contraception not to drink alcohol because of the chance of a fetus developing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Read more... More about Alcohol, Family Parenting, Science, Research, and Health Read More »You'll want this 'Hamilton' lullaby right now — um, for your kids
It's been a few months since the Hamilton mixtape, did you think the smash musical had fizzled out? Apart from ongoing sold-out performances in New York and Chicago, Hamilton is getting a new cover — this time by Rockabye Baby, with several of the songs rendered as lullabies. The full album will release March 31 and contain eight Hamilton songs for the casual infant listener. Rockabye Baby recently released lullaby renditions of Beyoncé songs, including "Naughty Girl" and "Hold Up." The full track list for Lullaby Renditions of Songs from Hamilton is as follows: Read more... More about Rockabye Baby, Music, Hamilton, Theater, and Entertainment Read More »5 horrifying zits we hope Dr. Pimple Popper can cure with her new skincare line
Sandra Lee, M.D., known to her fans as Dr. Pimple Popper, has a new venture on the horizon: A line of skincare products for all the zit-prone folks out there. The internet-famous dermatologist announced the line's launch in a post to — where else — her enormously popular Instagram account.
Patrick Stewart greeting his rescue dog is all sorts of adorable
Sure, Patrick Stewart is adorable and anyone would be lucky enough to call him a friend. But a delighted Patrick Stewart greeting his new furry companion? That's whole new levels of endearing. The actor teamed up with American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Wags and Walks to adopt Ginger, a pitbull, and shared the sweetest video of their first interaction.
Congress doesn't like Trump's deleted tweets (and it's not because of the typos)
If there's one thing that's predictable about President Donald Trump's tweets, it's that he'll eventually commit a few typos. But it's what happens after these typos that has one Congressional committee a bit twisted. On Wednesday, the Committee on Government Oversight and Reform sent a letter to the White House expressing concern about the way Trump deletes those typo-filled tweets, preventing them from being cataloged properly by the Presidential Records Act. That act was implemented in 1978, after the Watergate scandal, make those archives public and putting them under the care of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). And with the expansion of social media — and the president's use of it — so, too, must specialists file away all those tweets. Read more... More about Presidential Records Act, Twitter, Donald Trump, Confidence, and Tech Read More »Atari arcade classics return as IRL board games
Atari's quirky comeback continues. First, it was a slick-looking wearable. Now? Board games. The brand behind some of the earliest video game hits has partnered up with IDW Games on a series of upcoming releases based on Atari classics. First up is a Centipede board game, coming in fall 2017, followed by tabletop versions of Asteroids and Missile Command. In a twist that should be welcome news to board game fans, the creation of IDW's Atari titles will be led by Jon Gilmour. He was the co-designer of the popular zombie survival game, Dead of Winter. Read more... More about Asteroids, Missile Command, Centipede, Atari, and Idw Games Read More »Starbucks releases special spring cups for the first time ever
This month, diehard Starbucks fans will notice a slight change when they make an order: a decorative spring cup. The company began releasing seasonal cups 20 years ago. This, however, marks the first year it will be releasing one for spring. While Starbucks has seen its fair share of controversy involving its holiday cups in recent years, the new pastel-colored cups are just plain enough to avoid any debate that Starbucks is trying to ruin spring, so don't even try it, angry internet. Look at this bunny. Do not get mad at this bunny. Image: Joshua Trujillo, Starbucks Read more... Watch: You'll never hear these words uttered in an office (and if you do, run)
Doesn't office work just excite you? The random LinkedIn connection requests, meetings full of delightful and relevant information, the always-perfect air conditioning temperatures. Why ever take a holiday? It's just bliss. To revel in how *great* office life is, Australian comedy group Collective Noun have put together a video of things you'll never hear inside one. It's just baffling why people aren't more thrilled by the smell of tuna in the kitchen, honestly. Read more... More about Office Life, Office, Watercooler, Australia, and Watercooler Read More »The ACLU is fighting police who want private info on a political Facebook group
In a potentially troubling move for the future of online organizing, police in Washington are looking to dig up private information on members of a political Facebook group. A judge recently granted the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department a warrant served on Facebook that seeks out the "messages, photos, videos, wall posts and location information (IP address login)" on a group opposed to the Dakota Access pipeline. According to the ACLU, that means police are after data on the group's Facebook page as well as "data related to an unknown number of people who merely interacted with the group via Facebook at some point during the 12 days covered by the warrant," which specifies Feb. 4 - Feb. 15. It's unclear if the warrant seeks further information from participants' own Facebook pages. Read more... More about Warrant, Social Media, Facebook, Washington, and Private Data Read More »Makeup artist creates 'Stranger Things' and 'Harry Potter' masterpieces on her arm
If you're into doing your makeup, or just watching makeup tutorials, you know that you rely on the swatch color to show you what the product will look like on skin. Well, one Instagram makeup artist named Daisy Weigt is taking advantage of this technique and creating complete detailed works of art to show off the beautiful rainbow of colors in her makeup arsenal.
These theaters have playgrounds because everyone loves loud kids at movies
Movie theaters are desperate to get would-be customers off their couches, away from their unending supply of streaming movies, TV shows and cat videos. Some sell "luxury" offerings like fancy meals and cocktails. Cinépolis is trying another strategy to entice moviegoers: playgrounds. The company's "Cinepolis Junior" theaters for kids have been in Mexico, Spain and other Latin American countries for years, but next week, two are opening for the first time in the states. The two auditoriums in Southern California will feature slides, a play area with climbing structures, stationary pogo stick-like toys, a merry-go-round spinning thing, bean bag seats and lounge chairs up front. This does not look like your normal theater. And it probably won't sound like one either. Read more... More about Kids, Movie Theater, Cinepolis, and Entertainment Read More »AI figured out the word people text when their suicide risk is high
If you were asked to guess the words people use when they're most at risk for suicide, you'd be right to think of obvious nouns and verbs like die, overdose and, yes, the word suicide itself. So when Crisis Text Line, a free mental health support service, built an algorithm to flag high-priority texts, it included those among 50 words to indicate the person messaging desperately needed help. But when Crisis Text Line started using artificial intelligence to analyze the 22 million messages about emotional distress in its database last summer, its researchers made a surprising discovery: The word ibuprofen was 16 times more likely to predict the person texting would need emergency services than the word suicide. Read more... More about Texting, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Suicide, and Tech Read More »'Deadpool 2' casts 'Atlanta' star Zazie Beetz as Domino
Deadpool is about to get lucky. Atlanta actress Zazie Beetz has just joined the cast of Deadpool 2 in the role of Domino, a mutant mercenary with the power of "subconscious telekinetic probability manipulation" — essentially, the gift of incredibly good luck. Beetz represents the first major piece of new casting for the highly anticipated superhero sequelDeadpool star Ryan Reynolds announced the big news on Twitter today.
Daredevil just crossed the Atlantic in the most epic way
Well, that's one way to get an ab workout. A South African man named Chris Bertish has just become the very first human being to cross the entire Atlantic Ocean on a stand-up paddleboard. He made the fierce 4,050-mile journey alone at sea over 93 days, The Guardian reports, crossing from Agadir, Morocco to Antigua's English Harbor. He stood, he paddled, and he prevailed, traveling an average of about 43 miles a day and pulling through an incredible 60 miles on one of the last days. Of course crossing the second largest ocean in the world doesn't come without its challenges. Upon arriving in Antigua, Bertish said at a press conference that his last night was so intense, he didn't know if he'd survive. Read more... More about Surfing, Chris Bertish, Sports, Water Sports, and Paddle Board Read More »Looks like Matt Damon really could've grown potatoes on Mars
Looks like The Martian was right about one thing: potatoes can grow on Mars. At least, it looks promising according to the results of an experiment by the International Potato Centre (CIP), which is a real thing. No, they didn’t fly a potato to space. They put it in a hermetically sealed CubeSat filled with the "most Mars-like soils found on Earth" from a Peruvian desert. Then they mimicked the temperature, air pressure, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels of Mars. And it worked. Congrats! Mashed potato for everyone. The project came from the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima, Peru, with help from NASA's Ames Research Center. Read more... More about The Martian, Colonization, Potatoes, Space, and Mars Read More »Watch: Two delightful turtles flip-flop their way to pure, blissful freedom
There's nothing quite like the adorable sound of turtles flapping their way back into the sea. Following months of rehabilitation, a green sea turtle called Gretchen, and an olive ridley named Chompa, were released to back into the sea. Swim free, turtle friends. Swim free. SEE ALSO: Turtle living in wishing pond gets surgery after years of eating of coins left by tourists Their glorious release happened in Dundee on Australia's Northern Territory Thursday morning. Gretchen and Chompa had been in the care of Charles Darwin University's turtle rehabilitation facility, as both suffered ailments that required long-term care. Read more... More about Watercooler, Turtle, Turtles, Animals, and Australia Read More »Tesla owners drop serious cash on their cars only to wait months to get them repaired
What good is owning a car if you can't actually drive it? Some Tesla owners across the country are asking themselves that very question after collisions sent their electric vehicles to the shop — where the cars remained, and remained, and remained. Elon Musk's Tesla has wowed fans and critics alike for the speed at which it has transitioned from an upstart car company to the preeminent manufacturer of electric vehicles in the United States, thanks to the well-received (and well-reviewed) Model S sedan and Model X SUV. But with growth comes pains. More about Electric Cars, Model 3, Tesla Motors, Tesla, and Tech Read More »Thousands of women have launched virtual storefronts in Indonesia
Thousands of Indonesian women are launching a new breed of mom-and-pop shop — one that's entirely contained within a phone or tablet. A startup called Mindstores lets anyone apply to launch a three-dimensional virtual storefront with the country's biggest retailer, Alfamart. Through micro-franchise agreements, owners can stock their shelves and display racks with any assortment of items from Alfamart's inventory, which includes household wares, clothing and groceries. Sales are made in-person only, and the wares are shipped upon purchase from the shopping chain's warehouses. More about Ecommerce, Indonesia, Startups, Business, and Advertising Read More »Reddit immediately notices T-Mobile's higher 'unlimited' data plan
If only true, unadulterated unlimited data was a real thing. But as a consolation, T-Mobile customers this week were surprised with a 2GB increase from 28GB to 30GB each month as the threshold before their data is throttled, or slowed down for "deprioritization," which gives priority to other customers. But there's still no overage charges, so some semblance of an unlimited plan is preserved. Eagle-eye Redditors in the T-Mobile subreddit noticed that the data plan had changed —for the better — in the fine printThe Verge confirmed with a T-Mobile spokesperson that the new higher limit has gone into effect to reflect user habits. You can read the gritty details on the internet services section of the T-Mobile website. Read more... More about Unlimited Data Plans, Throttle, Verizon, Att, and Sprint Read More »MashReads Podcast: 'Glee' star Chris Colfer talks about his new novel 'Stranger than Fanfiction'
There's a powerful connection between characters and the fans who love them. Anyone who scribbled Harry Potter fanfiction or dissected the latest teen drama with their friends knows. And the line between actor and character is often completely muddled for viewers that live far beyond the realities of Hollywood. SEE ALSO: MashReads Podcast: 'History Is All You Left Me' is a heartbreaking novel about teenage grief But what if those same fans were stuck on a road trip with the object of their obsessions? That's the idea behind the most recent book from Glee star and bestselling author Chris Colfer, Stranger than Fanfiction. Read more... More about Chris Colfer, Books, Entertainment, Podcasts, and Mashreads Podcast Read More »Love Jay-Z and Beyoncé? Then a bar called 'The Carter' might be for you
Matching a bunch of hip-hop and R&B icons with a bar seems like a idea we should've all come up with. The Carter is a new establishment in Sydney, Australia, that's dedicated to Jay-Z, a.k.a Shawn Corey Carter, and everyone's queen, Beyoncé. 'Cause who doesn't love the Carter family? SEE ALSO: Jay Z's venture capital fund is here There's plenty of artwork dedicated to two of the most enduring and prominent names in music, oh and Kanye West is featured too. We're just ribbing you Kanye fans, please don't send angry emails. Image: THE CARTER "The Carter was inspired by New York's great architecture, food and controversial entertainment," the bar's manager Chady Khouzame told The Music. Read more... More about Bar, Beyonce, Jay Z, Watercooler, and Australia Read More »Eleven from 'Stranger Things' and Arya from 'Game of Thrones' together at last
So maybe a Game of Thrones/Stranger Things crossover will never happen, but at least we have this trippy Converse commercial to entertain us. It stars Millie Bobby Brown (A.K.A. Eleven), the youngest Stark girl A.K.A. Maisie Williams, Long Beach rapper Vince Staples, model Winnie Harlow, and lots of other attractive youths. It's all about, like, Converse and following your dreams and life, you know? If they're good enough for Arya, they're good enough for us. Read more... More about Converse, Ads, Stranger Things, Game Of Thrones, and Millie Bobby Brown Read More »Elon Musk makes a bet to fix a state's energy woes in 100 days, or it's free
Now we know Elon Musk is a betting man. Yesterday, Tesla's Vice President for energy products Lyndon Rive (who is Musk's cousin) said the company could build enough battery storage capacity with its Powerwall 2, to solve lingering energy supply concerns in the state of South Australia, within 100 days. So modest. It was an idea enthusiastically taken aboard by Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes, who offered to help find the cash on Twitter Thursday. That is, if Tesla could deliver on their ambitious claim. "Lyndon and @elonmusk — how serious are you about this bet? If I can make the $ happen (& politics), can you guarantee 100 MW in 100 days?" Cannon-Brookes wrote on Twitter Thursday. Read more... More about Atlassian, Mike Cannon Brookes, Elon Musk, Powerwall 2, and Powerwall Read More »'Namaste': Emma Watson's special video message for her Indian fans
Emma Watson is on the cover of Vanity Fair. Emma Watson is schooling anti-feminists. Emma Watson is championing gender equality. And in the middle of all this, Emma Watson is also gearing up for the release of Beauty and the Beast. Now, in a special promotional video made for her Indian fans, the 27-year-old actor greets them with a traditional namaste (hello) and wishes them a Happy Holi — the festival of colors. "Namaste India, wishing you a very Happy Holi! And don’t forget to see Beauty and the Beast, this March in cinemas near you," she says in the video. Read more... More about Holi, Festivals, India, Emma Watson, and Disney Read More »56-year-old model Mercy Brewer stuns in new lingerie campaign
Ageing is an inescapable part of life — and who would want to? Not this 56-year-old model, that's for sure. Scottish woman Mercy Brewer was a fixture of the London '80s punk scene, and decades later, she's still repping that "f*ck you" attitude, posing for New Zealand cult intimates label, Lonely Lingerie, in a quietly powerful shoot. Shot by photographer Harry Were, the shoot is an intimate ode to the woman who stars in it. And the way she's challenging beauty standards isn't lost on Brewer. "Perceptions of beauty have and always will change, therefore I think we can conclude its standard is not set in stone and new beauty is always waiting to be discovered," she said in a statement. Read more... More about Ageing, Model, New Zealand, Lonely Lingerie, and Mercy Brewer Read More »Samuel L. Jackson explains his Ben Carson tweet and why he isn't afraid of Trump
Samuel L. Jackson has been outspoken about his political views on Twitter — from feuds with Trump to tweets advocating civil rights. The actor paid a visit to the Late Late Show to promote his upcoming film, Kong: Skull Island. When James Corden asked him about his recent tweet about Ben Carson's speech, which described slaves as 'immigrants,' Jackson was happy to break it down. In the video above, Jackson tells Corden that he essentially needed to call out the obvious inaccuracies in Carson's speech, and he also said he isn't intimidated by Trump because you can't fear a man who doesn't know how to spell check. Touché, Jackson. Read more... More about Kong Skull Island, Late Late Show, James Corden, Samuel L. Jackson, and Donald Trump Read More »South Korea's president just got kicked out of office and people are pretty happy about it
South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has become the country's first democratically elected leader to be forced out of office — and people are pretty pleased. For months, Ms Park has been caught in the midst of a corruption scandal, and now could face criminal charges. The former president and her close friend, Choi Soon-sil, have been accused of conspiring to pressure companies to donate large amounts of money to Ms Choi's non-profit organisations. Ms Park is also accused of giving Ms Choi unlawful access to state affairs and allowing her to influence policy. Read more... More about Corruption, Park Geun Hye, South Korea, and World Read More »Majestic discovery in Egypt is basically straight from a 19th century sonnet
"Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!" This famous line is from a 1818 sonnet by Percy Bysshe Shelley entitled "Ozymandias," which talks about the remains of a huge statue in the desert depicting a once-proud king, Ramses II, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Now, another massive statue of the pharaoh, also known as Ramses the Great, has been found submerged in groundwater in the Cairo working-class area of Matariya, among uncompleted buildings and mud. Egyptian workers prepare to lift parts of a statue for restoration after it was unearthed. Image: KHALED ELFIQI/EPA/REX/Shutterstock Read more... In China, you can hire someone to persuade mistresses into ending affairs
People say that happiness is only real when shared. But what if your spouse wanted to share it with another person? Desperate spouses in China who are seeking an amicable end to their partners' transgressions are hiring "mistress hunters" — trained professionals that are sent undercover to "accidentally" meet and dissuade the third party in a marriage to put an end to an affair, The Paper reported (link in Chinese). The "mistress hunters" — like those employed by Shanghai Weiqing Network Technology — can charge hourly rates from 800 to 1,000 yuan ($115.74 to $144.67), and they are private investigators and marriage counselors combined. The company's founder, 49-year-old former journalist Shu Xin, earns up to 3,000 yuan ($433.91) per hour. Read more... More about Marriage, China, Watercooler, and Watercooler Read More »TIME is getting dragged for this weird tweet about Amal Clooney's baby bump during her speech on ISIS
TIME is getting dragged after tweeting about Amal Clooney's "baby bump" while she was delivering a powerful speech at the United Nations (UN) about ISIS. TIME tweeted: "Amal Clooney shows off her baby bump at the United Nations," and linked to an article about her "chic pregnancy look." This store celebrated women by offering discounts for frying pans
A woman's best friend is her... frying pan? A department store in Singapore has come under fire after offering discounts on frying pans as part of a promotion on International Woman's Day. SEE ALSO: While you were out striking on International Women's Day, China asked people to go shopping The store, TANGS, marked March 8 by offering discounts for a range of products, including high heels, beauty products — and two frying pans. The store sent out a promotional email to customers, with the discount for the frying pan listed at the top, according to Marketing Interactive. Image: vivienne tay/marketing interactive Read more... Pikachu-themed batteries are being recalled because they overheat
Pikachu can't recharge your phone any more. The electric-type Pokémon — and the world's most recognisable electric rodent — is now the face of the latest battery-related product recall. The Pokémon Company — which manages the Pokémon franchise — released a warning yesterday on its website (link in Japanese) regarding two of its Pokémon-themed batteries, which were adorned with an image of Pikachu and the series' Pokéballs. The Pokéball-themed battery. Image: The Pokemon Company The Pikachu-themed battery. Image: The Pokemon Company Users have observed the batteries becoming abnormally hot and generating smoke, according to RocketNews24. The Pokémon Company has asked owners to refrain from using the batteries, which were made in collaboration with Tokyo-based electronics retailer Near Direct. Read more... More about Asia, Recalls, Batteries, Pokemon, and Japan Read More »India extends paid maternity leave to 26 weeks, citizens hail the move
In what is being touted as a "historic" move, India has more than doubled its paid maternity leave to 26 weeks from 12 weeks for working moms-to-be. The global average is 20 weeks, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). India is now ahead of several European and Asian nations when it comes to fully paid maternity leaves but trails behind the likes of Estonia, Bulgaria, Hungary and Japan. The 26 weeks of paid leave, however, will be available to women for the first two children only, after which they will be entitled to just 12 weeks of paid leave. Read more... More about Governmentregulation, Human Resources, Health And Fitness, Women S Issues, and Women S Rights Read More »Man attempts to give serious BBC interview, regrets ever having children
This viral video might be the best lesson in "how to keep a straight face" in the most hilarious situation ever. A very serious expert on South Korea appears on BBC World News via webcam to discuss the impeachment of South Korea's President Park Geun-hye. But just when he's deep into a convoluted analysis on the meaning of democracy in the face of scandals, the impossible happens. First, his daughter bursts in and starts dancing: Image: bbc news/screengrab "I think one of your children just walked in," says the presenter in studio, visibly amused: Read more... More about Childcare, Children, Interview, Bbc, and Watercooler Read More »Commuters call out 'sexist' ad, brand brings on the extreme sarcasm
A Twitter spat has broken out after people called out a mobile spa app for a "sexist" advert on the London Underground. "Out with the guys 'til 4am again?! Keep her sweet with a spa mani/pedi at home," reads USPAAH's advert, which has been spotted at Tube stations in London. Pissed off commuters tweeted their thoughts on the ad at USPAAH, but the brand chose to respond to the criticism with a series of extremely sassy replies.
All the clues from the 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 teaser you may have missed
We finally, finally have a release date for Game of Thrones Season 7, and that can only mean one thing — it's time jump aboard the hype train and crank the theories into overdrive. Luckily, we have some new material to work with. Thursday's release date announcement coincided with the first official Season 7 tease — a 90 second video called "Sigils" which featured disembodied voices and some moody-looking, crumbling statues. If you need a refresher, you can watch the whole thing again here: The question is, what — if any — clues about the upcoming Season can we piece together from the video? Read more... More about Uk, Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Easter Eggs, and Clues Read More »Samuel L. Jackson gets called out on Facebook and reacts with humility
Samuel L. Jackson isn't one to shy away from voicing his opinions — even if they turn out to be unpopular. But he's also capable of listening as a recent radio interview shows. SEE ALSO: Samuel L. Jackson uses one tweet to crush Ben Carson and his slaves as 'immigrants' comment During an appearance on the New York radio station Hot 97, Jackson criticized Jordan Peele's film Get Out for casting British actor, Daniel Kaluuya, instead of a black American actor. He argued that an American person of colour would understand the struggle of interracial dating in America more than one born in Britain where interracial coupling has had a longer history. Read more... More about Uk, Startups, Kong Skull Island, John Boyega, and Facebook Read More »The White House doesn't want to call it Trumpcare, so Stephen Colbert's going to call it Trumpcare
Stephen Colbert took on Republicans' new healthcare bill Thursday night, sharing a quick update on its status in Congress. "The GOP's new healthcare bill cleared its first hurdle early this morning when it was passed by the House Ways and Means Committee after roughly 18 hours of debate," Colbert began. "Any anyone who's spent 18 hours trying to pass something knows what you get in the end." Though Democrats have their own suggestions for what the bill should be called, one thing's clear: the White House doesn't seem to want you to call it Trumpcare. So naturally, Colbert's going to call it Trumpcare Read more... More about Tv, Watercooler, Watercooler, and Video Read More »Father of twin daughters has come up with a hilarious way to freak out hotel guests
While being the parent of twins means double the work, it also has some unique perks — especially if you're a fan of horror films. A father tweeted this picture of his twin daughters dressed up as the creepy sisters from the classic Stanley Kubrick horror, The Shining, and it went viral. This dad of the year enjoys dressing his girls as the ghastly characters during while staying in hotels to scare the sh*t out of other guests.
News show honors The Notorious B.I.G. with Biggie-themed broadcast
Thursday marked two decades since the death of The Notorious B.I.G. and many took time out of their day to pay the rapper their respects. Members of the Atlanta news team did more than just send a remembrance tweet. They seamlessly embedded some Biggie lyrics into their reporting, and went way beyond the obvious line, "If you don't know now you know." (Although they did use that one.) Read more... More about Local News, Atlanta, Biggie Smalls, The Notorious B.I.G., and Watercooler Read More »Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi talk reuniting for 'Tangled: The Series'
We already know that Tangled's Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) and Eugene (Zachary Levi) got their happily ever after — thanks to the sequel short Tangled Ever After, which took us inside the romance (and chaos) of their wedding day — but the beloved Disney movie also told us that it took years before our long-haired leading lady accepted Eugene's proposal and agreed to tie the knot. SEE ALSO: Get a sneak peek at Disney's 'Tangled Before Ever After' starring Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi That's where Tangled: The Series comes in. Kicking off with a Disney Channel Original Movie, Tangled Before Ever After, on March 10, the new show explores the time between the first film and its wedding-themed sequel. It follows Rapunzel as she acclimates to her new life in the kingdom of Corona and gets to know her parents, her future husband and herself after years of being locked away from the world, and the stars are eager to revisit their fan-favorite roles, as they discuss in Mashable's exclusive sneak peek above. Read more... More about Disney Channel, Tangled The Series, Tangled Before Ever After, Mandy Moore, and Zachary Levi Read More »Here's what happens in the 'Kong: Skull Island' post-credits scene
Kong: Skull Island runs a healthy 120 minutes, which means you'll probably be tempted to get up and stretch your legs or hit the bathroom the moment the end credits start to roll. But if you can sit tight just a few moments longer, you'll be treated to a juicy post-credits scene with big implications for the future of the franchise. And if you can't? Don't worry — we've got you covered. We can tell you exactly what happens in the Kong: Skull Island post-credits scene, and what it all means. (Note: from this point on, there will be spoilers for the ending Kong: Skull Island. If you haven't seen the movie yet, don't say we didn't warn you.) Read more... More about Godzilla Vs. Kong, Godzilla 2, Godzilla, Kong Skull Island, and Entertainment Read More »You can now manage your bank account with emojis
We rarely go to the bank anymore. Our main interaction with these money-tending edifices is through the tiny money-spitting mouths of ATMs. But we miss the human interaction. It's unlikely we'll ever get that same-level of human-banker contact back, but at least Capital One is giving us a banking chat bot, the first, they claim, SMS-based one in the U.S. And it can speak emoji. The bank unveiled its new mobile technology, called Eno, at SXSW in Austin, Texas, on Friday. And yes, “Eno” is “One” spelled backwards. Clever bird, that Capital One. More about Smartphone, Mobile Phone, Sms, Banking, and Emoji Read More »'The Vampire Diaries' series finale will be 'beautiful' and definitely final, the stars promise
Vampires may be immortal, but TV shows aren’t. And, after eight seasons of dopplegangers, witches, werewolf-vampire hybrids, not-quite-dead parents and all the other baggage that our favorite forever-young Salvatore brothers brought with them when they returned to their native Mystic Falls, Virginia, it’s time to close the coffin on The Vampire Diaries. “This show is forever going to be ingrained in my personality, which is a major deal,” says Paul Wesley, who plays perpetually brooding teen Stefan Salvatore opposite Ian Somerhalder’s cocky older bro, Damon. “I didn’t sign up for that when I walked into the audition, but I'm very grateful for it and it's amazing.” Read more... More about The Cw, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, and The Vampire Diaries Read More »Facebook dips its gigantic toe into the U.S. sports scene
Facebook just scored something big in live. The social networking giant will livestream regular season matches of American soccer through a partnership with Major League Soccer and Univision Deportes, the companies announced Friday. The deal includes at least 22 matches of the 2017 season with the first game on March 18 of Atlanta United hosting the Chicago Fire. They will be broadcasted on Univision networks in Spanish but will be available on Facebook in English via Univision Deportes Facebook page. It's not the first time Facebook has scored in live and in live, professional soccer. Through a partnership with Univision, Facebook is streaming 46 games from Mexico's top soccer league Liga MX to the network's U.S. users. Read more... More about Tech, Business, News, Online Video, and Sports Read More »A MashBash made for a 'king'
It’s 9PM on a Sunday night in Austin. What will you be doing? A true superfan would’ve already been in line for hours waiting to get into the MashBash—one of SXSWi’s hottest parties! Turn up with a few thousand of your closest friends as we celebrate the end of SXSW Interactive 2017 with drinks (courtesy of Jim Beam Bourbon, Hornitos Tequila and Suntory Whisky Toki), dancing and DJ-ing. We’ll leave the main stage to the professionals, but for the rest of us, Hasbro and Harmonix are letting us get a spin on the ol' 1s-and-2s through their new game DROPMIX. Compete against your friends in this fast-paced music-mixing game before its official release in September! Stay up to date on the latest DROPMIX news by following @dropmixgame on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Read more... More about Hornitos, Hasbro, King Arthur, Djs, and Jim Beam Read More »Kristen Stewart is super chill about her starring role in a Trump Twitter rant
Dude, she just can't be bothered. Kristen Stewart appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Thursday to discuss her new movie "Personal Shopper" and show off her newly bleached and shaved hair. During the interview, Colbert brought up President Trump's old Twitter tirade concerning Stewart and her then boyfriend, Robert Pattinson. The pair famously spit due to Stewart's infidelity, a fact that Trump discussed in an 11-tweet rant, in which he told Pattinson several times that Stewart, "cheated on him like a dog" and that, "he could do much better." The Twilight actress was unperturbed by the president's comments, going so far as to brush the hate off her shoulder. Read more... More about Donald Trump, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, and Watercooler Read More »PSA: The new 'Beauty and the Beast' soundtrack is streaming on Spotify
There may be something on Spotify that wasn't there before... and by "something," we mean the brand-new Beauty and the Beast soundtrack. The album for the live-action movie features updated versions of all your favorite songs from the original, as well as a few new numbers. Those include "How Does a Moment Last Forever," sung by Céline Dion — who did the title track on the 1991 soundtrack — and "Evermore," sung by Josh Groban. Dion's song kicks off the soundtrack, and you can listen to it in its entirety below. Read more... More about Emma Watson, Celine Dion, Beauty And The Beast, Movies, and Entertainment Read More »Amazon gives 'Man in the High Castle' viewers the ultimate immersive experience
In case you were craving an almost-too-close-to-home dystopian escape, Amazon's got you covered. In conjunction with its series Man in the High Castle, Amazon Studios has created an immersive, narrative experience called "Resistance Radio." The point is to give viewers the ability to experience the world where pirate radio stations broadcast in secret from basements, boats and pickup trucks. Resistance Radio DJs—Miss Evangeline, Bob Montez and Jake Rumiel—will host four hours of narrative storytelling, broadcasting the Resistance movement’s underground message to all with the hope that they can keep the memory of a former America alive. Read more... More about South By South West, Tv, Man In The High Castle, Amazon Studios, and Entertainment Read More »Watch 'MacGyver' and 'Hawaii Five-0' join forces in an earth-shattering crossover
Hawaii Five-0 and MacGyver have plenty in common: They're both reboots of long-running and much-beloved series; they both air on CBS; and they both count Peter Lenkov as an executive producer. So it was only a matter of time before the two shows staged a crossover, and for any fans wondering how Mac (Lucas Till) and Jack (George Eads) might get along with Kono (Grace Park) and Chin (Daniel Dae Kim), you'll get your answer at 8 p.m. on March 10. Mashable has an exclusive sneak peek at the crossover episode, titled "Flashlight," which sees Mac and Jack traveling to Hawaii to aid in earthquake relief efforts. There they team up with Chin and Kono from the Five-0 task force to rescue a group of government scientists trapped in a building. However, as they work on the complicated rescue, a group using the chaos as a distraction attempts to steal the top-secret weaponry from the scientists. Read more... More about Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park, George Eads, Lucas Till, and Cbs Read More »Twitter is finally rolling out a smart fix for its abuse problem
Trolls thrive on Twitter—but a new update may hit 'em where it hurts. The social network deployed previously announced features Thursday that give users more control over the notifications they receive. Bottomline, you can disable notifications from people who don't haven't confirmed their identity on Twitter, meaning anonymous trolls can't spew their wretched swamp juice all over your @ replies. The update is just for Android and Web for now, but it's a pretty big deal. Twitter has been rightly dragged through the mud for failing to meaningfully address its harassment crisis. Lindy West, a well-known feminist writer who has frequently discussed online abuse, put it well in a column for The Guardian last month: Read more... More about Online Abuse, Online Harassment, Abuse, Social Media, and Twitter Read More »How NASA found India's long-missing moon probe
NASA just found a long-lost spacecraft orbiting the moon. The Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-1 probe was lost less than one year after its 2008 launch, but now, thanks to help from the U.S. space agency, it has been found again. The spacecraft — India's first moon probe — was found along with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) circling the moon. "Finding LRO was relatively easy, as we were working with the mission's navigators and had precise orbit data where it was located. Finding India's Chandrayaan-1 required a bit more detective work because the last contact with the spacecraft was in August of 2009," Marina Brozovic, a radar scientist working on the project, said in a statement. Read more... More about Space Exploration, Science, Lunar, Moon, and Space Read More »A big reveal on 'Girls' is our Cry of the Week
Welcome to our new weekly series "Cry of the Week," in which we highlight whatever moment made us ugly cry on our couches the most in the past seven days. Spoilers ahead! Since its inception, HBO's Girls has been a polarizing show, usually more likely to make a casual viewer cry with rage than empathy over the characters' constant narcissism and (borderline) sociopathic behavior. But the March 5 episode "Painful Evacuation" brought together several storylines, culminating in the revelation that Hannah (Lena Dunham) is pregnant. SEE ALSO: Netflix in 'preliminary talks' for more 'Gilmore Girls' because we need something nice more than ever Read more... Starbucks' new spring cups look kinda like Twitter trolls
Starbucks recently announced their first ever limited edition spring-themed cups. The pastel-hued cups will be available starting March 16 and are noticeably different from any other limited edition cup Starbucks has ever done. First and foremost, the cups are quite literally blank. In lieu of the well-known Starbucks logo, Starbucks is encouraging their customers to draw in their own spring designs. For the Starbucks faithful, this news has been met with excitement and some people think they are very cute. SEE ALSO: Starbucks is selling cold brew in jars because it wants in on the hipster market too Read more... Hamantaschen finally gets a jello shot upgrade
If you've ever been to a Purim party (this year, the holiday falls on Mar. 11 and 12), you've likely eaten hamantaschen, a triangular cookie filled with prunes or other fruit jam. Sorry if you fell asleep, they just aren't that exciting. Until this year, that is, when Rebecca Firkser, of My Jewish Learning, created hamantaschen jello shots. The idea came because the Talmud (important Jewish text regarding many different subjects including law, tradition and history) specifically says Purim is a time for wine and revelry. Firkser says, "Indeed, we could be delicate and pour a proper glass of wine while munching on a cookie. Yet, as so few occasions exist within the Jewish holidays to really let loose, let’s embrace the joy this holiday represents and have some fun!" Read more... More about Alcohol, Cookies, Holidays, and Watercooler Read More »Nature documentarian Sir David Attenborough is now an adorable cartoon
Sir David Attenborough is a renowned documentarian and the golden voice behind such works as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet. Attenborough, who has a prolific career producing stunning, larger-than-life nature documentaries, is taking on a new project — Attenborough's Adventures. Attenborough voices his younger self in the new CBeebies Storytime interactive series inspired by his real-life adventures making natural history documentaries. Children can read along with the episodes and help the characters find animals via the Storytime app. Read more... More about Cartoon, Attenborough S Adventures, Children S Series, Bbc, and Documentary Read More »Cops tell Uber driver to stop filming, but he's also a lawyer
When cops pulled over Uber driver Jesse Bright and asked him to stop filming on his phone, they had no idea he was actually a lawyer, and knew he was well within his rights. Bright was driving a passenger on the ride sharing app when he was pulled over near a pawn shop in Wilmington, North Carolina on February 26. Bright started filming the interaction as multiple officers surrounded his car and his passenger was detained. SEE ALSO: This Uber executive sure sounds defensive about not taking the fall for Uber's harassment crisis As Bright is filming, Wilmington Police Sergeant Kenneth Becker tells him to turn it off. Read more... More about Police, Uber, Watercooler, Watercooler, and Videos Read More »A live-action 'Little Mermaid' trailer surfaces – but not from Disney
A new Little Mermaid trailer has just surfaced on the web, but there's a catch. Unlike so many of the other live-action remakes we've gotten in recent years (up to and including next week's Beauty and the Beast), this Little Mermaid does not come from Disney. Instead, it's an unrelated production by Conglomerate Media and Kingsway Productions. There's more. This Little Mermaid plays less like a straightforward adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale and more like a reimagining of it. Loreto Peralta plays a young girl who discovers a mysterious creature (The Shannara Chronicles' Poppy Drayton) whom she believes to be the real Little Mermaid. Read more... More about The Little Mermaid, Entertainment, and Film Read More »Nicki Minaj breaks her silence about Remy Ma by dropping 3 surprise songs
Thirteen days. It took 13 days for Nicki Minaj to respond to Remy Ma's two tracks that lit a fire to the Internet and had everyone on edge of their seats for what just might be the rap feud of the year. Instead of just dropping one scathing track, Minaj took her time and went for a completely different approach: three songs, all released Thursday night, two of which feature label mates Drake and Lil Wayne. "No Frauds" is the direct response to Remy, and while it's not as blistering in lyrical content as "ShETHER," Nicki managed to wrangle Young Money royalty for the track to still serve a serious side of sizzling beef. Read more... More about Music, Conversations, Watercooler, Remy Ma, and Nicki Minaj Read More »The next iOS will deeply change the iPhone, and you won't even notice
If you're the type of person who immediately updates their iPhone to the latest version of iOS every time new software drops, here's a friendly warning: Hold off a moment and back up the files on your device before the next one. While that's generally good advice, you'll want to be extra sure to secure your files before blindly pulling the trigger on iOS 10.3. Apple will introduce a brand new file system with the release, which is expected to drop near the end of this month, according to what developers with access to the beta told Business Insider. The new setup, called the Apple File System (APFS), will replace the old standby, HFS+, which has been used for iOS and other Apple operating systems since its introduction in 1998. Read more... More about Ios 10.3, Apple, Tech, and Mobile Read More »Did WikiLeaks just do Apple and Google a huge favor?
When WikiLeaks dumped a plethora of CIA documents this week, it revealed just how many of our devices are vulnerable to hacking. Scary, sure—but should Apple and Google say thank you to Assange and Co. for helping make their devices more secure? This week's MashTalk podcast dives into that question, exploring why #Vault7 isn't as momentous as the Snowden revelations from 2013. This week's panel is hosted by Tech Editor Pete Pachal, with discussion from Deputy Tech Editor Damon Beres and Assistant Tech Editor Louise Matsakis. Business Reporter Emma Hinchliffe joins to talk about the tech companies' response to WikiLeaks and what the takeaway should be for anyone concerned about the "hackability" of their devices. We also highlight some of the silly names the CIA gave their hacking tools. (The "Gibson?" Wha...?) Read more... More about Hacking, Security, Tinder Select, Tinder, and Iphone Edition Read More »D.C. is gearing up to become the capital of esports, sponsors team NRG Esports
For Washington, D.C., being the capital of the United States of America isn't enough. The city is looking to become the capital of something else entirely: esports. North American esports team NRG Esports is now being sponsored by D.C., the district's official convention and sports authority, Events D.C. revealed to me in a series of interviews yesterday. Not only is the city's sponsorship one of the first of its kind, it marks the District of Columbia's official push into the world of professional competitive gaming. NRG Esports — which has professional teams and players competing in Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League and more — was founded by Sacramento Kings co-owners Andy Miller and Mark Mastrov, and has big name investors like four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal and MLB stars/World Series champions Alex Rodriguez and Jimmy Rollins. Washington D.C. will have logos on the teams' jerseys, players' streams and the NRG website, plus it will host NRG bootcamps where players get together and practice for long hours for days on end. Read more... More about Overwatch, Nrg Esports, Washington Dc, Gaming, and Esports Read More »Why people can't stop watching pimples and blackheads getting squeezed
WARNING: This post contains images that some readers may find graphic. Squeezing your own spots is one of life's strangely satisfying pleasures, if not mildly gross. But, watching other people's zits and blackheads being squeezed? Well, that's a whole other level of grossness. And it's one that happens to have a cult following of millions of eager viewers. So, what exactly makes these videos so mesmerizing? Radioactive boars have taken over towns abandoned after Fukushima
It's been nearly six years to the day since a tsunami smashed into Fukushima, Japan, ruining the power and cooling systems of three nuclear reactors. The result was a "nuclear accident." Residents could no longer live there without great risk of radiation poisoning. Officials set up a perimeter for miles around the reactors, known as an exclusion zone. Now, former residents of four towns inside that zone are being invited back, but officials have found these towns have new inhabitants. Packs of wild boar have taken up residence where people no longer live. They inhabit abandoned homes and cross vacant streets. They plunder nearby crops, and have caused around $854,000 in damage to agriculture in Fukushima. Officials have tried to get rid of the newcomers as they ready the towns for re-population, and at first there seemed to be a ready-made way to make that happen. Boar meat is a sought-after meal in northern Japan, and here is a huge supply. But these boars have been found to have levels of the radioactive element cesium-137 that are 300 times the safe limit for consumption. Read more... More about Tsunami, Radiation, Nuclear, Japan, and Wild Boar Read More »Charlize Theron kicks ass and takes names in the NSFW 'Atomic Blonde' trailer
2017 is shaping up to be the year of Charlize Theron, Action Star. Following her deliciously devious turn in The Fate of the Furious, Theron will get to play the hero in Atomic Blonde, the new film by John Wick director (and future Deadpool 2 helmer) David Leitch. As you might expect from that pedigree, the Atomic Blonde trailer is all slick stunts and neon-drenched style. Theron plays an MI6 agent sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the death of a fellow operative. While she's done blockbuster action before – notably in Æon Flux and Mad Max: Fury Road – this could be her best showcase yet. Read more... More about Atomic Blonde, Charlize Theron, Entertainment, and Film Read More »Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the ultimate proud mom at her son's college basketball game
Our parents are our biggest fans whether we're the team's #1 player or the equipment manager. Celebrity parents are no exception to this fandom. Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus got totally pumped Thursday, as any parent would, to watch her son, Charlie Hall, play basketball for Northwestern University in their win over Rutgers. Charlie is a walk-on for Northwestern, so he doesn't get much playing time. But, Julia and her husband, Brad Hall, are loyal fans who attend game after game to cheer on their son and his team. As the split-screen shows, she's pretty excited, yet focused, as her son makes a great rebound. And of course, she has her camera ready, snapping shots of this very proud moment (probably to show off to all her celeb friends). Read more... More about Parents, College, Northwestern University, Julia Louis Dreyfus, and Basketball Read More »Cower in fear at how one monster opens a loaf of bread
Living with roomates is always an adventure. You can find a new best friend. You can find the worst person you ever met. And sometimes, you can find a person who is a perfectly nice bloke who opens a package of bread like a savage beast starving for fuel. Observe Alasdair Mckay's roomie's bread opening habit:
When Mckay posted this photo on twitter, he couldn't have imagined it would take on a life of its own with over 40,000 likes and 13,500 retweets at the time of this writing. Read more... More about Roommate, Food, and Watercooler Read More »IKEA ends all furniture fights with this simple solution
There are few things more destructive in a relationship than assembling flatpack furniture. But, IKEA might have created a genius solution that could bring peace to households the world over. IKEA has just announced its most recent invention — furniture that snaps together in minutes without any tools whatsoever. Sounds like a dream come true! The "wedge dowel" is the brainchild of three engineers working in the IKEA prototype lab in Älmhult, SwedenAccording to an IKEA blog post, the nifty new invention is "a small plastic or wooden fitting with milled grooves all around". It clicks into holes that have been pre-drilled into the furniture, and therefore removes the need for screws and tools. IKEA claims that the invention will cut down assembly time by half. Read more... More about Lifestyle, Interior Design, Sex And Relationships, Relationships, and Furniture Read More »'Avatar 2' is delayed yet again, confirms James Cameron
That return trip to Pandora is getting postponed yet again. Avatar director James Cameron has admitted that the projected 2018 release date for the sequel is "not happening." The filmmaker did not say when the new due date might be. Plans for Avatar 2 were first announced in 2010, hot off the success of the first Avatar. At the time, 20th Century Fox hoped to have the second film in theaters by 2014. But the project's been delayed repeatedly since then, in part because it keeps expanding in scope. What was originally envisioned as a trilogy has now ballooned into a five-film franchise, with all four sequels expected to shoot simultaneously. Read more... More about James Cameron, Avatar, Entertainment, and Film Read More »Strong winds blow away 4-year-old girl opening a door
A 4-year-old girl displayed her extreme phone-holding abilities when a strong gust of wind blew open the door she was holding onto, sending the girl flying with it. Brittany Gardner was unloading her vehicle when her daughter Madison walked up the front steps to enter their home in Lyndhurst, Ohio, on Wednesday. When Madison opened the door, the wind blew it open, taking the 4-year-old with it. Madison managed to not only hold onto the door but the phone in her hand. "She is totally OK," Brittany told Fox 8. "She was scared at first, then was laughing away at it. She held on until I took her off the handle." Read more... More about Viral Videos, Watercooler, Watercooler, and Videos Read More »One perfume wants to be the next weapon against cybersecurity attacks
Kaspersky is a company that creates software to protect homes and businesses from viruses and internet threats and now they will also be making perfume. The company is partnered with Scarlett London, a well-known fashion and lifestyle blogger based in the U.K. Together, they have created a dialogue around the importance of cybersecurity and just how devastating a cyberattack can be for those who are not properly protected.
AT&T has a new prepaid unlimited data option — but it's sloooooow
AT&T announced Friday it will offer an unlimited data option for its contract-free GoPhone users, so even more people have a shot at taking advantage of the unlimited data plan arms race between the major U.S. mobile carriers. Unfortunately for AT&T's prepaid customers, however, the 4G service will be sloooow. The plan offers GoPhone users "unlimited" data for $60 a month at a max speed of 3Mbps, with 480p video streaming at a max speed of 1.5Mbps. AT&T put the same cap on prepaid monthly data usage as its contract-based unlimited plan, slowing line access after 22GB "during periods of network congestion." Read more... More about 4g, Prepaid Phones, Unlimited Data Plans, At T, and Tech Read More »A father couldn't afford a last-minute plane ticket for his toddler. This heroic woman saved the day.
Air travel can be a pretty inhumane experience, but every once in awhile a fellow passenger does something that makes the skies feel just a little bit friendlier. An anonymous woman is quickly becoming a viral hero after she paid for a plane ticket for a toddler in need. The photo of her and the tale of her generosity was posted on the LoveWhatMatters Facebook page on Wednesday. According to the post, she was at an unspecified airport and overheard a man who was traveling with his daughter talking to the gate agent. There was a problem: he’d been under the impression the girl could fly for free, but because she had just recently turned two in fact she now needed her own ticket. An honest enough mistake, given how confusing airline regulations can be. Read more... More about Viral, Planes, Tickets, Father, and Airlines Read More »New fund puts $141 million toward digital finance in the developing world
Digital finance could completely reshape the economies of the developing world. Everyone in fintech knows that. But no one funding startups has ever devoted their full attention to serving people outside the traditional financial system — until now. Accion and Quona Capital this week launched the Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund, which devotes $141 million to using financial technology in order to reach people without bank accounts, credit cards, insurance or access to loans. The Frontier Inclusion Fund will use its millions to support innovations in alternative credit and payments, finance for small business, and tech in the insurance industry. Read more... More about Unbanked, Social Good, Venture Capital, Digital Payments, and Fintech Read More » | ||||
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