John Gordon Ross

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

Slashdot » Judges Rule Raped Woman Can Sue 'Enabling' Web Site

Saturday 4 June 23:31:00 UTC 2016

Web sites that matched models to photographers also led dozens of women to a pair of rapists in 2011, according to Vice. "Civil court documents show that the owners of Model Mayhem knew about the first wave of rapes but failed to issue a warning to users," Vice reported last summer. Facebook, Craigslist, and Tumblr filed briefs in support of … [Link]

Slashdot » Norway Agrees On Banning New Sales Of Gas-Powered Cars By 2025: Report

Saturday 4 June 22:30:00 UTC 2016

If you live in Norway, an all-electric future is likely closer than you think. The country's four leading political parties have agreed to a plan to stop selling gas-powered cars by 2025, according to a report. Electrek reports: The four main political parties, both from the right and the left, have agreed on a new energy policy that will include … [Link]

Mashable » Muhammad Ali had a thought-provoking response when asked about his retirement plans

Saturday 4 June 22:21:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10688%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-04_at_5.24.22_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Reminder: The legendary Muhammad Ali always had the same number of hours in the day as we do. A bit of vintage footage currently recirculating the Internet shows Ali's thought-provoking response to an audience question when he was visiting the UK in 1977: "What are you going to do when you retire from boxing?" After a brief bout of silly … [Link]

Mashable » Muhammad Ali once trolled a public speaker with an electric pencil sharpener

Saturday 4 June 22:08:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106678%2f9f9bc0a2974a435d9343adee84479547Feed-tw Feed-fb This man's tale of a bizarre encounter with Muhammad Ali is a 20-tweet long epic well worth the read. Twitter user @ThatBoysGood, who recounted the story on Saturday, once drove to an Ali event hoping for an autograph and a photo. He left with both — plus a newfound appreciation for Ali's humor and heart. SEE ALSO: Watch Muhammad Ali … [Link]

Mashable » Fox apologizes for 'X-Men' ads showing a strangled Jennifer Lawrence 4 months later

Saturday 4 June 21:45:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106720%2fxmen0002_0Feed-tw Feed-fb Fox has apologized for promoting X-Men: Apocalypse with images of Jennifer Lawrence's character Mystique being strangled by Oscar Isaac's Apocalypse with the tagline: "Only the strong will survive." "In our enthusiasm to show the villainy of the character Apocalypse we didn't immediately recognize the upsetting connotation of this image in print form," Fox said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter Friday.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » World's Largest Shared-Workspace Startup WeWork Is Cutting About 7% of Staff

Saturday 4 June 21:29:00 UTC 2016

Ellen Huet, reporting for Bloomberg: WeWork Cos., the $16B startup, plans to cut about 7 percent of its staff and has instituted a temporary pause on hiring, according to e-mails obtained by Bloomberg. The cutbacks come just three months after the New York company said it raised a round of $430 million led by Chinese investors. Managers were instructed to … [Link]

Mashable » Kesha to haters: 'I'm not perfect but I'm pretty f*cking magical'

Saturday 4 June 20:52:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106670%2fgettyimages-537785768Feed-tw Feed-fb The only way to shut down Instagram trolls is by posting a photo of yourself completely bent over in the ocean to show them you are who you are, of course. SEE ALSO: Watch Kesha finally get to sing her heart out at the Billboard Music Awards After Instagram users slammed Kesha by calling her a "whore," the music darling … [Link]

Slashdot » CiCi's Pizza May Have Been Hacked

Saturday 4 June 20:31:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes:Security expert Brian Krebs says more than half a dozen financial institutions contacted him, "all asking if I had any information about a possible credit card breach. Every one of these banking industry sources said the same thing: They'd detected a pattern of fraud on cards that all had one thing in common: They'd all been used … [Link]

Mashable » Matt Damon uses tech, sci-fi to deliver powerful message to MIT grads

Saturday 4 June 20:19:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106657%2fmttdmn98Feed-tw Feed-fb One of Massachusetts' native sons, Matt Damon, returned on Friday to deliver the commencement address to MIT's graduating class and the university's choice of speaker couldn't have been more appropriate Aside from his early life in the state, there are his Hollywood roles in Good Will Hunting as a janitor at MIT, and more recently as a scientist stranded on … [Link]

Mashable » Heroic kid wore a hot dog costume during her dance studio's 'princess week'

Saturday 4 June 19:56:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106646%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-04_at_2.52.12_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb It was recently princess week at five-year-old Ainsley's dance studio, so, naturally, Ainsley dressed as her favorite princess: a hot dog. For what snack could be more royal than a frankfurter, with its crown of mustard and robes of bread? To be frank, we can't think of anything. SEE ALSO: Merriam-Webster said the hot dog is a sandwich, and people … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Facebook, Square, Instapaper, Kik, Euro Cup, Payleven, GameCredits, Gator.io, IBM Watson

Saturday 4 June 19:40:57 UTC 2016

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

Slashdot » IBM Has Been Awarded An Average Of 24 Patents Per Day So Far In 2016

Saturday 4 June 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Traditional companies continue to score a huge number of patents, reports Quartz. The publication deep dived into the patent filings to find which company has been awarded the most number of patents this year. According to its finding, IBM has been awarded 3,617 patents so far this year, whereas Samsung comes close with 3,032 patents during the same period. Behind … [Link]

Mashable » 7 can't-miss apps: The Roll, 'Steppy Pants,' VSCO and more

Saturday 4 June 19:19:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106374%2fsteppy_pantsFeed-tw Feed-fb With Instagram rolling out its new algorithm-based feed and Elon Musk's new comments about AI, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. SEE ALSO: Dear millennials: Instagram doesn't owe you anything Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app to help organize your photos, … [Link]

Mashable » This machine lets you turn water into beer at home

Saturday 4 June 18:50:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106616%2fbeerdrkFeed-tw Feed-fb Real hipsters don’t just hunt for vintage beer, they make their own, and that just got a lot easier with the debut of the Beer Bar SEE ALSO: Budweiser beer is now named America, because we live in the land of the free and the home of the brave Created by Israel-based SodaStream Interntional, the device allows users to add … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Declines To Make a 64-Bit Visual Studio

Saturday 4 June 18:30:00 UTC 2016

OhPlz writes: A request was made back in 2011 for Microsoft to provide a 64 bit version of Visual Studio to address out-of-memory issues. After sitting on the request for all that time, Microsoft is now declining it, stating that it would not be good for performance. After almost five years, the request received 3,127 votes on the UserVoice forum … [Link]

Slashdot » TeamViewer Denies Being Hacked, Blames Users, Introduces New Security Measures

Saturday 4 June 17:30:00 UTC 2016

Mark Wilson writes: In the last couple of weeks there have been a huge number of reports from TeamViewer users that their computers have been hijacked. In addition to this, users of the remote access tool have complained of funds being extracted from PayPal and bank accounts. But TeamViewer insists that there has not been a security breach, instead shifting … [Link]

Mashable » 'I am Muhammad Ali': Why the boxing legend changed his name from Cassius Clay

Saturday 4 June 17:22:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106568%2fap_7503241411Feed-tw Feed-fb “I am Muhammad Ali, a free name – it means beloved of God, and I insist people use it when people speak to me,” declared the late Muhammad Ali in 1964. Shortly after the 22-year-old knocked-o~ Sonny Liston to earn his first world heavyweight championship title, he announced he was converting to Islam and becoming a member of Nation of Islam (NOI). A few … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a thrilled Prince meet his childhood hero, Muhammad Ali

Saturday 4 June 16:54:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10694%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-04_at_12.40.41_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb As the world mourns Muhammad Ali's death, it's never been clearer that the iconic athlete was a hero for many — including for another icon, Prince. Prince and Ali met in 1997 at a press conference to promote a charity concert at the request of a friend. According to Prince, though, he would have shown up for anything as long as … [Link]

Mashable » Ex-Stanford athlete's 6-month sentence for sexual assault sparks outrage

Saturday 4 June 16:40:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106564%2fbrock-allen-turnerFeed-tw Feed-fb A former Stanford athlete's light sentencing Thursday following his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman as she lay unconscious behind a dumpster has set the internet alight with fury.  The judge justified the ruling by saying, "a prison sentence would have a severe impact on him." Judge Aaron Pesky cited Brock Allen Turner's age — 20 — and lack of criminal record … [Link]

Slashdot » Even In Remotest Africa, Windows 10 Nagware Ruins Your Day

Saturday 4 June 16:31:00 UTC 2016

Iain Thomson, writing for The Register: When you're stuck in the middle of the Central African Republic (CAR) trying to protect the wildlife from armed poachers and the Lord's Resistance Army, then life's pretty tough. And now Microsoft has made it tougher with Windows 10 upgrades. The Chinko Project manages roughly 17,600 square kilometres (6,795 square miles) of rainforest and … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Muhammad Ali gleefully prank a bunch of kids

Saturday 4 June 16:17:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10690%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-04_at_11.48.32_amFeed-tw Feed-fb He was a star athlete and a devoted activist, but it looks like Muhammad Ali was also a grade A prankster. The proof? A YouTube video  — originally posted in 2013, but recirculating in the wake of Ali's death. In the video, a sequence of school kids explaining what they'd do if they got to meet Ali. One kid even … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Offers No Explanation for 7-Hour Outage

Saturday 4 June 15:31:00 UTC 2016

Apple services went offline for up to 7 hours Thursday — and the company has yet to offer an explanation. An anonymous reader writes: The outage affected the App Store, iTunes in the Cloud, Apple TV, Mail Drop, Find my iPhone, and Photos. During the outage, Apple responded to complaints on Twitter, "Thank you for the information. We're aware of … [Link]

Mashable » Entertainment and sports icons pay tribute to Muhammad Ali on social media

Saturday 4 June 14:50:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106563%2fceleb_reaxFeed-tw Feed-fb The world lost an icon Friday night when boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away of respiratory issues at a Phoenix-area hospital. In the moments after Ali's death, giants of the entertainment, sports and social justice spheres — all of which Ali impacted — paid tribute to the cultural giant's influence. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali will always be an American icon … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Beck pay tribute to Prince with lovely 'Raspberry Beret' cover

Saturday 4 June 14:44:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10685%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f106634_2fgettyimages-537952220Feed-tw Feed-fb Beck paid tribute to the Purple One during a sprawling set at Governor's Ball. During his set on Friday, the Grammy-winning rocker launched into a cover of Prince's "Raspberry Beret." After the performance, Beck spoke a bit about meeting Prince at the Grammys, when the late singer presented him with the Album of the Year award. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé covered … [Link]

Slashdot » Python/Unix Hybrid Demoed at PyCon

Saturday 4 June 14:30:00 UTC 2016

A new shell "combines the Python language with features of Bash Unix and the fish and zsh shells," according to InfoWorld. An anonymous reader writes: Pronounced "conch," but spelled Xonsh, it runs on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X systems, bringing Python libraries to the command line — for example, the ability to use regular expressions when globbing files. "The … [Link]

Mashable » Precious footage shows Muhammad Ali doing magic tricks for kids

Saturday 4 June 14:22:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10683%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb When he wasn't floating like a butterfly or stinging like a bee, the late Muhammad Ali was captivating crowds with his magic tricks.  SEE ALSO: 16 videos of Muhammad Ali's life outside of the ring In a clip from ESPN's sports documentary Muhammad and Larry, Ali dazzles some kids by making a key turn over and by transforming a scarf into … [Link]

Mashable » Laila Ali shares sweet photo of her dad with his granddaughter

Saturday 4 June 14:17:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10684%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-04_at_9.37.35_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Family members, friends and fans alike are sharing their most treasured memories of Muhammad Ali on social media. As Ali's health declined Friday evening, Ali's daughter Laila posted a nostalgic photo of the boxing legend with her daughter, Sydney, who was born in 2011. SEE ALSO: 16 of the greatest Muhammad Ali quotes "I love this photo of my father and … [Link]

Mashable » Here are the best tweets from the past week

Saturday 4 June 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105652%2fgoodFeed-tw Feed-fb This week, Twitter celebrates us common folk. The people who decided to step out of the ordinary and become extraordinary.  SEE ALSO: Obama tweets 69 percent statistic, Twitter’s pretty into it Between someone wearing a full Orlando Magic jersey to the bank, friends duping high art aficionados at an art gallery, and an anonymous account making Oscar Isaac dance to … [Link]

Slashdot » Wonder Boy Remake Finally On The Way

Saturday 4 June 13:30:00 UTC 2016

SlappingOysters writes: Sega has a number of fan favorite IP locked away in its vault, and one is about to be let out after a 27-year hiatus. Lizardcube has announced a remake of Wonder Boy 3: The Dragon's Trap for PC and consoles, which originally appeared on the Sega Master System in 1989. The game has a striking, modern visual … [Link]

Mashable » Impressively flexible man photobombs couple's wedding

Saturday 4 June 13:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105937%2f0b31bcc93f8840bab6357dae671056ffFeed-tw Feed-fb A flexible man on the streets of New Orleans pulled off an impressive photobomb, turning the focus of a romantic wedding photo from the couple to his impressive jump.  The groom, Ryan G., says that he and his wife had no clue the man pulled off the photobomb until they got the photos back two months later.  Ryan originally submitted … [Link]

Mashable » RIP love: Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama end 6-year relationship

Saturday 4 June 13:28:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106502%2fgettyimages-515536412Feed-tw Feed-fb The summer of breakups has claimed another victim.  Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama announced in a very mature Instagram post that they are ending their six-year relationship, because they are "better as best friends."  SEE ALSO: 12 Comedian Quotes to Help You Laugh Through Relationship Hiccups "This was an incredibly difficult decision for both of us," the stars penned in … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what 9 of your favorite celebrities were up to this week on Instagram

Saturday 4 June 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105658%2finstagramsFeed-tw Feed-fb Instagram was packed with some truly adorable celebrity moments this week.  Beyoncé’s mom gave her daughter an empowering shoutout, Adele reconnected with a young fan on stage and Justin Bieber showed a fellow artist some love. SEE ALSO: Discover the world's most Instagrammed coffee Check out some of the highlights from this exciting week below, and next time you get your … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 7 sounds like it will be totally boring

Saturday 4 June 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105691%2frayrantsiphone7boring_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb It used to be fun to see an online leak for an unreleased gadget like the next iPhone or Samsung Galaxy or new MacBook. "Sh*t, a new shiny thing is coming!" we'd think to ourselves, eyes-bulging, mouth agape, looking and looking and looking at the one blurry image of what could be the next big thing in tech. But this … [Link]

Mashable » People who speak 2 dialects share a cognitive advantage with bilingual people

Saturday 4 June 12:22:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105639%2fgettyimages-532253335Feed-tw Feed-fb There has been a lot of research to back up the idea that people who use two or more languages everyday experience significant advantages. The brain training involved in having to use a different language depending on the context and speaker is credited with enhancing attention and memory skills — as well as better recovery after stroke and even later onset of the symptoms of dementia. … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways to make the most of your time in the airport security line this summer

Saturday 4 June 12:10:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f104017%2fgettyimages-142309131Feed-tw Feed-fb Your shoes are off, your liquids are separated and your laptop is in hand. You've been waiting patiently for 20 minutes … and you're still at the back of the line. It's a familiar scene for the millions of travelers who are heading to the airport in the next few months. While there's some hope that the Transportation Security Administration … [Link]

WIRED » The Geek Feminist Revolution Has Arrived

Saturday 4 June 11:30:51 UTC 2016

The Geek Feminist Revolution Has ArrivedIn the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, writer Kameron Hurley discusses the challenges facing women and minorities in the science fiction world. The post The Geek Feminist Revolution Has Arrived appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Future of Detroit Goes on Display in Venice

Saturday 4 June 11:30:49 UTC 2016

The Future of Detroit Goes on Display in VeniceIncluding the evolution of the auto factory—seen through Microsoft's HoloLens The post The Future of Detroit Goes on Display in Venice appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » ‘Wifi Whisperer’ Siphons Your Data in the Creepiest Way Possible

Saturday 4 June 11:30:37 UTC 2016

‘Wifi Whisperer’ Siphons Your Data in the Creepiest Way PossibleWiFi Whisperer calls attention to the data leaking from your phone by displaying it on screen and whispering it back to you in an eerie voice. The post 'Wifi Whisperer' Siphons Your Data in the Creepiest Way Possible appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Security News This Week: A Deluge of Mega-Breaches Dumps on the Dark Web

Saturday 4 June 11:30:27 UTC 2016

Security News This Week: A Deluge of Mega-Breaches Dumps on the Dark WebEach Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: A Deluge of Mega-Breaches Dumps on the Dark Web appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » A Disk of Dark Matter Might Run Through Our Galaxy

Saturday 4 June 11:30:26 UTC 2016

A Disk of Dark Matter Might Run Through Our GalaxyIn the new, free-for-all era of dark matter research, the controversial idea that dark matter is concentrated in thin disks is being rescued from scientific oblivion. The post A Disk of Dark Matter Might Run Through Our Galaxy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Space Photos of the Week: Watch It. This Star’s Bustin’ Out

Saturday 4 June 11:30:03 UTC 2016

Space Photos of the Week: Watch It. This Star’s Bustin’ OutSpace photos of the week, May 29–June 4, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: Watch It. This Star's Bustin' Out appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » 6 problems with the foster care system — and what you can do to help

Saturday 4 June 11:03:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f100605%2ffoster_careFeed-tw Feed-fb When Tenaja Jordan came out to her parents at 17 years old, they kicked her out of their home. As a teenager, she was still considered a child in the eyes of the state, and was immediately placed into New York City's child welfare system. Following the trauma of the situation, one question remained on Jordan's mind: Where was she … [Link]

Mashable » In J.K. Rowling's tribute, Muhammad Ali's words speak for themselves

Saturday 4 June 10:55:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106500%2fjk3Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — J. K. Rowling certainly knows the perfect words for a situation when she sees them. The prolific Harry Potter author tweeted her tribute to Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who passed away Friday. She let the greatness of Ali's words speak for themselves. SEE ALSO: 16 of the greatest Muhammad Ali quotes The image was being shared on … [Link]

WIRED » I’m on a Bot! Lonely Island’s Secrets to Ruling Social Media

Saturday 4 June 10:45:36 UTC 2016

I’m on a Bot! Lonely Island’s Secrets to Ruling Social MediaWant to know the Snapchat/Instagram/Twitter best practices employed by the comedy crew known as the Lonely Island? We got your pro tips right here. The post I'm on a Bot! Lonely Island's Secrets to Ruling Social Media appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Frontier Has No Plans For Data Caps As They're Not Necessary, Says CEO

Saturday 4 June 10:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Frontier's CEO Dan McCarthy has said at an investors conference that the company has no plans to institute data caps that squeeze overage fees from data-hungry customers, yet. "The nice part of technology and what has happened is that transport costs continue to decline," he explained. "We have not really started or have any intent about … [Link]

Mashable » 17 key 'Harry Potter' secrets J.K. Rowling has revealed since the books finished

Saturday 4 June 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105701%2fjk_rowling_harry_potter_revelationsFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Harry Potter really is the gift that keeps on giving. The final book in the J.K. Rowling's series may have been published back in 2007, but that hasn't stopped her from dropping a whole bunch of new revelations in the intervening years. SEE ALSO: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter With Harry Potter and … [Link]

Mashable » Muhammad Ali's daughter Hana shares touching family photos of her dad

Saturday 4 June 9:42:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106479%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-04_at_09.45.00Feed-tw Feed-fb Muhammad Ali's daughter Hana has posted family photos to her Instagram account in tribute to her father, who passed away Friday at age 74. "Our father was a 'Humble Mountain!' And now he has gone home to God. Pray for the peace of his beautiful soul and for the happiness of his further journey. God bless you daddy. YOU ARE … [Link]

WIRED » A Tiny Sensor Could Help End the MLB’s Epidemic of Elbow Injuries

Saturday 4 June 9:30:35 UTC 2016

A Tiny Sensor Could Help End the MLB’s Epidemic of Elbow InjuriesThe Motus Pro sensor gauges stress on the elbow, and it has been approved for use in regular-season MLB games. The post A Tiny Sensor Could Help End the MLB's Epidemic of Elbow Injuries appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » 67 ways your life may change if the UK 'Brexits'

Saturday 4 June 9:00:44 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f04%2f54%2fbrexit2.3adf4Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – On June 23 people across the UK will go to the polls to answer a very significant question with many consequences: Should they "Brexit" and leave the European Union or vote to stay?The question poses further questions, which have been taken up by both the Remain and the Leave camps. Would the country be better off, or poorer, by leaving … [Link]

Mashable » What search data can tell us about the next James Bond

Saturday 4 June 8:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f99428%2fbondFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The question of who will be the next James – or Jane – Bond has been debated furiously ever since Daniel Craig started suggesting he was ready to holster the PPK for good. Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston and more recently Gillian Anderson have been discussed for the role as speculation reaches fever pitch, with Emilia Clarke the latest … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Risks Over-Blocking Content Online, Warns Human Rights Watchdog

Saturday 4 June 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The UK is at serious risk of over-blocking web content, the Council of Europe has warned in a scathing report. "Governments have an obligation to combat the promotion of terrorism, child abuse material, hate speech and other illegal content online. However, I am concerned that some states are not clearly defining … [Link]

WIRED » The Death of the Champ: Muhammad Ali, 1942 – 2016

Saturday 4 June 6:14:33 UTC 2016

The Death of the Champ: Muhammad Ali, 1942 – 2016A farewell to the central character of the American Century. The post The Death of the Champ: Muhammad Ali, 1942 – 2016 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » 16 videos of Muhammad Ali's life outside of the ring

Saturday 4 June 5:22:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106461%2fgettyimages-140867052Feed-tw Feed-fb Muhammad Ali's fame came from inside the boxing ring, but his legend stretched outside the ropes.  Ali didn't reserve his potent stings for boxing matches — he playfully battled with interviewers and asserted opinions with confidence for talk show audiences. He even flexed his singing skills in a duet with Sam Cooke in 1964. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali had a lifelong … [Link]

Mashable » Muhammad Ali had a lifelong mission to help those in need

Saturday 4 June 5:16:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106253%2fap_9302250429Feed-tw Feed-fb As we say goodbye to the Champ, the legacy he left outside of the ring remains just as important as the one inside. Muhammad Ali dedicated his life, both locally and globally, to help those in need and to work towards gender, economic and racial equality. Ali traveled the world to learn about its people, inspire religious tolerance and offer … [Link]

Mashable » Muhammad Ali: When a legend is real

Saturday 4 June 5:10:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106265%2f0f36afb5e962415f8f00b6612736ff36Feed-tw Feed-fb The '70s, for me, was the last great boxing decade and that was almost entirely due to Muhammad Ali. My conception of what the pugilistic art is supposed to be is based, almost entirely, on that portion of Ali's career. He wasn't as young — he'd started boxing professionally a decade earlier —and maybe even not as strong (more TKOs … [Link]

Mashable » Muhammad Ali's greatest moments, in photos

Saturday 4 June 5:07:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106270%2f3509707d242b445784a3c6c06e57149bFeed-tw Feed-fb His fans knew it and he knew it. Muhammad Ali called himself the greatest, his fans called him #GOAT. The 74-year-old boxing champ who died Friday after being admitted to a Phoenix-area hospital for respiratory issues was never shy about the label. From his 1960 Olympic gold medal to his 1964 World Heavyweight Champion win against Sonny Liston to his … [Link]

Mashable » 16 of the greatest Muhammad Ali quotes

Saturday 4 June 4:58:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106422%2fmuhammad_ali_quotesFeed-tw Feed-fb Muhammed Ali was a boxer with words as strong as punches.  The champ provided the sports world and far beyond with a catalog of quotes as legendary as the man himself. Ali passed away Friday at age 74.  Ali's words varied from grandiose indulgences of ego to metaphorical words of inspiration.  SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali: When a legend is real … [Link]

Mashable » Muhammad Ali will always be an American icon

Saturday 4 June 4:49:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106462%2falithumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Muhammad Ali — the boxing legend nicknamed "The Greatest," who transcended sport in the 1960s and remained an American cultural icon thereafter — has died at 74. Ali passed away Friday evening, according to a family spokesperson. He was admitted to a Phoenix-area hospital Thursday with respiratory issues. Reports emerged Friday that Ali's condition was serious enough to draw family … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Wants To Power Self-Driving Cars With Software, Not Build One

Saturday 4 June 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft's Peggy Johnson said at the Converge conference (Warning: WSJ source paywalled) in Hong Kong this week that the company is not interested in manufacturing its own self-driving cars, but instead is interested in building software for cars. "We won't be building our own autonomous vehicle but we would like to enable autonomous vehicles and assisted … [Link]

Mashable » Identical triplets make history as they head to 2016 Rio Olympics

Saturday 4 June 2:21:27 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f04%2f2e%2fseq_template.00_00_01_22.still002.158daFeed-tw Feed-fbIdentical triplets Leila, Liina and Lily Luik from Estonia will make Olympics history when they compete against each other in the women's marathon in Rio this summer. Calling themselves the "Trio to Rio" and sporting identical uniforms and blonde ponytails, the triplets are used to spectators and officials mixing them up when they're competing. The 30-year-old sisters are from the medieval … [Link]

Slashdot » WordPress Sites Under Attack From New Zero-Day In WP Mobile Detector Plugin

Saturday 4 June 1:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: A large number of websites have been infected with SEO spam thanks to a new zero-day in the WP Mobile Detector plugin that was installed on over 10,000 websites. The zero-day was used in real-world attacks since May 26, but only surfaced to light on May 29 when researchers notified the plugin's developer. Seeing that the … [Link]

Mashable » Breaking: Marina Franklin stranded after 'Wrecked' press junket

Saturday 4 June 1:24:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10531%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Breaking news: Comedian Marina Franklin is stranded on an island after a media trip to celebrate the June 14th premiere of TBS' new comedy series Wrecked.  On Thursday afternoon, influencers, —including Baddie Winkle, The Betches, F!ck Jerry and Beige Cardigan — cast members like Ally Maki, Asif Ali and Zach Cregger and media arrived at the island. Beach life was bliss (as … [Link]

Mashable » When tragedy strikes, social media blames parents first

Saturday 4 June 1:10:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105984%2fgrievingfatherFeed-tw Feed-fb It doesn't matter where you live or what part of the political spectrum you fall on — sometimes, nothing feels better than a little self-righteous fury.  On Thursday, Japanese soldiers discovered a boy left on a mountainside road 6 days earlier. The child was found safe, but local officials warned that he could have easily been devoured by bears. Just … [Link]

Mashable » Dear millennials: Instagram doesn't owe you anything

Saturday 4 June 1:05:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f106175%2fap_606129772712Feed-tw Feed-fb It's time to stop freaking out about your Instagram feed.  Yes, Instagram has started rolling out its new algorithmic-based feed, which may make posts appear "out of order." Yes, it's a big change and yes, people are freaking out about it. But they shouldn't. Complaining on social media about an Instagram update is about as pointless as expecting your iPhone battery … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Developing Software To Track, Sort People By Their Tattoos

Saturday 4 June 0:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: According to an Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) investigation, the FBI is working to create software with government researchers that will allow law enforcement to sort and identify people based off their tattoos. The advanced tattoo recognition technology aims to determine "affiliation to gangs, sub-cultures, religious or ritualistic beliefs, or political ideology" and decipher tattoos that "contain … [Link]

Mashable » Unboxing the sleek Batman Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Gear VR

Saturday 4 June 0:12:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f105992%2fbatman-5Feed-tw Feed-fb Fact: The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a sexy phone.  New fact: The Batman-themed Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition is even sexier. The bundle includes a special S7 Edge with Batman logo and gold trims, all-black Gear VR headset, an armored Batman case, earbuds and a gold batarang. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Gear Fit 2 still looks hot as hell, … [Link]

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