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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.

WIRED » How Adam Nimoy Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Spock

Friday 26 August 23:48:13 UTC 2016

How Adam Nimoy Learned to Stop Worrying and Love SpockLeonard Nimoy's son started making a film with his father about Spock. After the elder Nimoy passed away, the documentary became a movie about his legacy. The post How Adam Nimoy Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Spock appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » It’s Women’s Equality Day, So Watch These 10 Movies About Badass Women

Friday 26 August 23:39:49 UTC 2016

It’s Women’s Equality Day, So Watch These 10 Movies About Badass WomenIt’s Women's Equality Day. Celebrate with a feel-good feminist binge-watching session. The post It's Women's Equality Day, So Watch These 10 Movies About Badass Women appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » While You Were Offline: Are You Aware of Hillary Clinton’s ‘Vagenda’?

Friday 26 August 23:30:36 UTC 2016

While You Were Offline: Are You Aware of Hillary Clinton’s ‘Vagenda’?It feels like we say this kind of thing too often, but this past week online was kind of awful. Catch up here. The post While You Were Offline: Are You Aware of Hillary Clinton's 'Vagenda'? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Says Humans Won't Write Its Trending Topic Descriptions Anymore

Friday 26 August 23:20:00 UTC 2016

Following a former Facebook journalist's report that the company's workers routinely suppressed news stories of interest to conservative readers from the social network's Trending Topics section, the company has been in damage control mode. First, the company announced it would tweak its Trending Topics section and revamp how editors find trending stories. Specifically, they will train the human editors who … [Link]

WIRED » 12 Things You Need to Watch Before They Leave Netflix

Friday 26 August 23:17:32 UTC 2016

12 Things You Need to Watch Before They Leave NetflixCatch up with a sweeping drug trade epic, a supernatural anime series, and plenty of dinosaurs before they depart the streaming service library. The post 12 Things You Need to Watch Before They Leave Netflix appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Your Kids Eat Way Too Much Sugar, and the Week’s Other Revelations

Friday 26 August 23:12:42 UTC 2016

Your Kids Eat Way Too Much Sugar, and the Week’s Other RevelationsWe’re proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post Your Kids Eat Way Too Much Sugar, and the Week's Other Revelations appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Britney's 'Glory' is all about getting what you want from men

Friday 26 August 23:12:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191837%2fbf5ad9b0479d44aaaa496a7718316ed0Feed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve probably seen the "If Britney made it through 2007, I can make it through today," meme. White text overlays the the now infamous photos of a freshly bald Britney Spears attacking a car. Now it's so pervasive you can purchase a variety of mugs with the message on Etsy. A decade later, Spears' late aughts mental breakdown is quaint. Spears … [Link]

Mashable » Britney Spears says she's 'done with men' on Carpool Karaoke

Friday 26 August 22:53:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18981%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile promoting the release of her latest album Glory, Britney Spears appeared on the popular "Carpool Karaoke" segment of The Late Late Show with James Corden. The popstar also discussed her desire to have more children and how she is "done with men." Read more…More about Mashable Video, Lifetime, Late Late Show, James Corden, and Carpool Karaoke [Link]

Slashdot » Spotify Is Burying Tracks From Musicians Who Give Exclusives To Apple and Tidal

Friday 26 August 22:40:00 UTC 2016

The music-streaming market is very competitive these days, especially since Apple released Apple Music last year. In retaliation for musicians giving Apple exclusive access to their new music, Spotify has reportedly been making their songs harder to find on its service. Bloomberg reports: "Artists who have given Apple exclusive access to new music have been told they won't be able … [Link]

WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: No Man’s Sky, Deus Ex and Other Controversies

Friday 26 August 22:35:41 UTC 2016

Game|Life Podcast: No Man’s Sky, Deus Ex and Other ControversiesCut features, delays, and other weirdness on this episode of WIRED's gaming podcast. The post Game|Life Podcast: No Man's Sky, Deus Ex and Other Controversies appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » 67% of workers in the gig economy wouldn't join it again

Friday 26 August 22:02:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f192110%2fgettyimages-478199416Feed-tw Feed-fbThe gig economy is great for Uber and Postmates, but not for their workers, according to a new survey.  Sixty-seven percent of contractors surveyed by Deloitte would choose not to work a contract job in the future. The consulting company on Thursday released the results of the survey, covering 4,000 full-time, part-time and independent contractors in 13 US markets.  While the … [Link]

Slashdot » British Companies Are Selling Advanced Spy Tech To Authoritarian Regimes

Friday 26 August 22:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Since early 2015, over a dozen UK companies have been granted licenses to export powerful telecommunications interception technology to countries around the world, Motherboard has learned. Many of these exports include IMSI-catchers, devices which can monitor large numbers of mobile phones over broad areas. Some of the UK companies were given permission … [Link]

Mashable » Bakery stands up to trolls over Ken doll cake

Friday 26 August 21:33:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191559%2fkencakeFeed-tw Feed-fb“Ken’s looking good." With these words, a California bakery showed its Facebook followers what acceptance looks like.  Freeport Bakery in Sacramento recently fulfilled a customer's request for a birthday cake featuring a Ken doll wearing a dress. After a photograph of the cake was shared on Facebook, the bakery began receiving some serious backlash from people who said they found the … [Link]

Slashdot » Hillary Clinton Used BleachBit To Wipe Emails

Friday 26 August 21:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Neowin: The open-source disk cleaning application, BleachBit, got quite a decent ad pitch from the world of politics after it was revealed lawyers of the presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, used the software to wipe her email servers. Clinton is currently in hot water, being accused of using private servers for storing sensitive emails. … [Link]

Mashable » Fake-out snake attack footage will strike fear into your heart

Friday 26 August 21:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18985%2fpython_attackFeed-tw Feed-fb Been craving a good horror movie? Awesome. Here is a horrific fake-out snake attack that really delivers in the jump scare department. According to Jacobus Gerhard Vijoen, the man who took the video, he and two companions came across a python last month on a South African game farm. At first, it appeared the snake meant to attack them, but … [Link]

Mashable » Giant Poké Balls have been appearing in front of Target stores

Friday 26 August 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f192067%2fabv-pokemon-header2Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s getting even easier to find the best Pokéstops without even looking at your phone. If you've ever been to Target, you've probably seen giant, red, cement balls installed near the entrance of some stores (called bollards). SEE ALSO: Someone painted a Russian statue to look like a giant Poké Ball At 400 locations, Target has given a few of these … [Link]

Popular Science » 'Future First': CRISPR Makes Biology The New Digital

Friday 26 August 20:57:12 UTC 2016

Health The "molecular scissors" are helping scientists to edit DNA Popular Science and XPRIZE are teaming up to explore and explain technologies that make us say "The Future Is Now" in a video series called Future First. [Link]

Mashable » 4 things to consider when planning for a big purchase

Friday 26 August 20:47:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f168444%2fphoto-1459257831348-f0cdd359235fFeed-tw Feed-fbWhether it’s a new car, a starter home, a high-tech entertainment system, a new laptop or anything else with a somewhat hefty price tag, making a big purchase is a big deal.     It’s exciting, of course, because you’re buying something that’s going to improve your life in some way, but it’s important to plan for a big purchase. That way … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Dragon Returns Home From ISS

Friday 26 August 20:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Florida Today: A SpaceX Dragon capsule that helped prepare the International Space Station for future commercial astronaut flights has returned to Earth after a stay of more than month-long mission. A robotic arm released the unmanned capsule packed with 3,000 pounds of cargo at 6:11 a.m. EDT, then fired thrusters several times to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Netflix Offers Comprehensive Insight into Its Microservices Approach

Friday 26 August 20:39:52 UTC 2016

Over on the Netflix blog which we strongly encourage you to bookmark or add to your feedreader, Netflix's Katharina Probst and Justin Becker have penned a fascinating post that offers critical insight into how they think about their microservices architecture in terms of structure and orchestration. [Link]

WIRED » Testing for Zika Isn’t the Only Way to Keep the Blood Supply Safe

Friday 26 August 20:36:02 UTC 2016

Testing for Zika Isn’t the Only Way to Keep the Blood Supply SafeTests can keep Zika out of the blood supply, but they also give false positives. Enter Intercept: the pathogen reduction tech we've all been waiting for. The post Testing for Zika Isn't the Only Way to Keep the Blood Supply Safe appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » What happens when you reply to a scam email from Nelson Mandela’s former wife

Friday 26 August 20:35:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18734%2fwinnie_tnFeed-tw Feed-fb In our new episode of Scamalot, a woman claiming to be Nelson Mandela’s former wife, Winnie, wants James Veitch to become her investments manager. Veitch is full of great ideas, and even proposes getting into the smoothie business together.  Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube for new episodes of Scamalot every Friday.  You can also catch up on the first season here: … [Link]

Mashable » Aly Raisman and Chrissy Teigen just started a beautiful friendship on Twitter

Friday 26 August 20:20:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191971%2f973aa41dbe1b4af0bb213ee199ef7137Feed-tw Feed-fbFriendships usually start out pretty casually, but when social media and fame are involved, things can escalate quickly. Chrissy Teigen and Aly Raisman expressed their mutual admiration for each other on Twitter and now they're apparently best friends. SEE ALSO: The tear-filled moment Aly Raisman knew she NAILED it Teigen, who is known for keeping it real on Twitter, started the … [Link]

Popular Science »  The Cockroach Papers: A Compendium of History and Lore

Friday 26 August 20:09:09 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News An excerpt from the new book Author Richard Schweid shares some of his own experiences with roaches. [Link]

WIRED » Gadget Lab Podcast: Privacy on the High Seas

Friday 26 August 20:07:58 UTC 2016

Gadget Lab Podcast: Privacy on the High SeasThis week: WhatsApp privacy changes, the sale of Instapaper to Pinterest, and we say so long to our good friend Joe. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: Privacy on the High Seas appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Sprint Charging 'Unlimited' Users $20 More for Unthrottled Video

Friday 26 August 20:01:00 UTC 2016

Sprint has a new "unlimited" data plan for users that want to watch videos in full-HD (1080p) screen resolution. Dubbed "Unlimited Freedom Premium" plan, it offers the same features as the "Unlimited Freedom" plan with the bonus of allowing users to stream videos in full-HD. Also, it costs $20 extra. DSLReports points out the obvious:Last week we noted that Sprint … [Link]

Mashable » Women are buying the burkini in droves, and they're not all Muslim

Friday 26 August 20:00:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191967%2fgettyimages-591937530Feed-tw Feed-fbThe debate around France's controversial burkini ban continued to rage Friday, with reaction from both sides of the fence to the country's top administrative court overturning a ban in the Riviera town of Villeneuve-Loubet. SEE ALSO: The real dangers of banning the burkini The move, which is expected to precipitate a collapse in all the other regional edicts, was welcomed by … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook fires humans from writing Trending Topics headlines

Friday 26 August 19:59:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191951%2fgettyimages-541143672Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is turning its news section almost entirely over to the machines. Facebook has changed Trending Topics to rely on algorithms to surface and sort news, the company announced on Friday, just months after the section was the center of controversy over alleged editor bias. SEE ALSO: Facebook really is keeping tabs on your political views The move "will make the … [Link]

Popular Science » Happy 98th Birthday, Katherine Johnson

Friday 26 August 19:57:28 UTC 2016

Space The NASA 'human computer' made calculations for the Mercury, Apollo, and Shuttle programs Katherine Johnson turns 98 years old today. [Link]

Mashable » Millennials are still using credit cards, Credit Karma says

Friday 26 August 19:53:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191761%2fgettyimages-542091425Feed-tw Feed-fbAre millennials still using credit cards? Despite stories to the contrary, Credit Karma says they are.  The online credit management platform took a survey of just over 1,000 millennials ages 18 to 34 throughout May and June. It found that two-thirds of millennials in that age range have at least one open credit card.  "Millennials are more comfortable with credit than … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook decides vertical videos are cool again, expands them in your mobile news feed

Friday 26 August 19:51:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191991%2fgettyimages-586113560Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst autoplay sound, now vertical video — the world's largest social network is recasting how video should be consumed on its own platforms.   Facebook will now more completely display a vertically-formatted video in the news feeds of iOS and Android users, Marketing Land reported. Instead of cropping them into squares (1:1), vertical videos will appear in a 2:3 ratio. The … [Link]

Mashable » Technology fan Andrew Luck just got a new flip phone

Friday 26 August 19:32:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191943%2fluck-cellphoneFeed-tw Feed-fbAndrew Luck, the highest-paid player in NFL history, got a cool new piece of technology recently. No, not a personal robot butler or a self-driving car — a flip phone. SEE ALSO: How to get better players in 'Madden NFL 17' Ultimate Team mode Luck, who will make $25 million this season alone, announced on his Facebook page Thursday that he's … [Link]

Mashable » Chevy backs Colorado's new, powerful V6 with an 8-speed automatic for 2017

Friday 26 August 19:26:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191840%2f2016-chevrolet-coloradoz71-019Feed-tw Feed-fbThe mid-size pickup truck market is heating up with several new, compelling entrants in the last year. And — thanks to Chevy — starting later this year, the mid-size segment is getting both more powerful and more efficient. SEE ALSO: Thieves steal $250,000 worth of wheels at Texas dealership Chevrolet announced Friday morning that it is bolting up a new 308-horsepower … [Link]

Mashable » Patient owl rescued from pesky barbed wire fence

Friday 26 August 19:25:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18971%2f2926e5b4286443c5ae693f1652d359faFeed-tw Feed-fbPoor little birdie. Earlier this week, a bummed out owl was rescued after getting its wings stuck on a barbed wire fence in Colorado.   The Fremont County Sheriff's Office shared photos of the incident on Facebook, which shows the progression of the rescue. According to the post, deputies were dispatched to the scene after a kind passerby reported the stuck … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Is Testing a 30-Hour, 75% Salary Workweek

Friday 26 August 19:21:00 UTC 2016

Amazon is planning a pilot program in which a select group of workers will need to work for 30 hours a week, instead of the usual 40 to 70 hours, and make 75 percent of the salary + benefits (alternate source). From the report:Currently, the pilot program will be small, consisting of a few dozen people. These teams will work … [Link]

WIRED » Everyone Wants a Level 5 Self-Driving Car—Here’s What That Means

Friday 26 August 19:12:41 UTC 2016

Everyone Wants a Level 5 Self-Driving Car—Here’s What That MeansAs cars that drive themselves evolve and spread over the coming years, here's a guide for understanding what's left for you to do. The post Everyone Wants a Level 5 Self-Driving Car—Here's What That Means appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Apple, Facebook join White House pledge for equal pay

Friday 26 August 19:12:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191906%2fgettyimages-483384207Feed-tw Feed-fbTech’s biggest companies are joining the White House's pledge to close the gender wage gap.  The Obama administration launched its pledge in June, calling on companies to take steps toward equal pay for men and women. At the time, 28 companies signed the promise targeted toward private sector companies.  On Friday, 29 more companies joined them. Those companies included some of … [Link]

WIRED » On Women’s Equality Day, More Tech Companies Promise Change

Friday 26 August 19:10:33 UTC 2016

On Women’s Equality Day, More Tech Companies Promise ChangeApple, Facebook, and Microsoft have signed the White House Equal Pay Pledge. But now comes the real work. The post On Women's Equality Day, More Tech Companies Promise Change appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' has already been illegally downloaded 750,000 times

Friday 26 August 19:01:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191909%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f185253_2f64fd1c70aaaf41b69b4fad5b6a5fda8cFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter much anticipation, Frank Ocean's album, Blonde has finally arrived and people are understandably pumped. Since the self-released record, which followed a surprise 45-minute visual album — Endless – dropped on Saturday, it has been a huge hit. However, because the album is currently an Apple Music exclusive, die-hard users of popular streaming services like Spotify are seeking out alternate methods … [Link]

Mashable » Artist leaves dress in the Dead Sea and it turns into a glittering masterpiece

Friday 26 August 18:47:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18934%2fwmlmpvip-720Feed-tw Feed-fbThe transformation was part of a photo series titled "Salt Bride" by Israeli artist Sigalit Landau.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Salt Dress, Dead Sea, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » We're sorry, but someone baked a cake with ketchup in it

Friday 26 August 18:47:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18952%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-26_at_11.52.13_amFeed-tw Feed-fbYou know those people who put ketchup on everything? Well, even they might have some trouble with this one. Apparently, Heinz Canada includes a recipe for something called "Great Canadian Ketchup Cake" on the backs of its ketchup bottles. As if this weren't gross enough, real human and Redditor Gregory Nuttle saw this recipe — which also calls for cream cheese … [Link]

Mashable » Hero dogs save children from Italy earthquake rubble

Friday 26 August 18:47:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191824%2fleo_dFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the days following Italy's 6.2 magnitude earthquake, frantic rescue attempts have taken place in the towns hardest hit. Crews have been digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings trying to find survivors of the quake that has left at least 267 people dead. In one town, they've had a four-legged addition to the team to help them. Leo, the black … [Link]

Slashdot » Belgians Are Hunting Books, Instead Of Pokemon

Friday 26 August 18:42:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a Reuters report:Inspired by the success of Pokemon Go, a Belgian primary school headmaster has developed an online game for people to search for books instead of cartoon monsters, attracting tens of thousands of players in weeks. While with Pokemon Go, players use a mobile device's GPS and camera to track virtual creatures around town, Aveline … [Link]

Popular Science » What You Need To Know About The EpiPen

Friday 26 August 18:36:51 UTC 2016

Health Why is everyone talking about an injector? Here’s what you need to know about the latest drug pricing scandal that affects some 3.6 million Americans. [Link]

Mashable » Fake news reports from the Newseum are infinitely better than actual news

Friday 26 August 18:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191695%2fbuttface3Feed-tw Feed-fbActual investigative journalism: who needs it? At least, that's what some people will likely conclude after watching these fake news reports from the Newseum, a museum dedicated to exploring the role of journalism in AmericaSage Boggs, a reporter from Mic, recently discovered videos uploaded to YouTube from a Newseum exhibit that invites guests to pretend to be reporters. SEE ALSO: Scottish … [Link]

Mashable » Heart-wrenching video reminds us all of the dangers of using a phone while driving

Friday 26 August 18:23:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191810%2fdrivingFeed-tw Feed-fbNext time you feel the urge to reach for your phone while driving, don't. An emotional video featuring the cast of the television show Summer Break is being shared online to make absolutely certain people are aware of the danger of using a phone while driving. What began as a lighthearted video showing several young Summer Break actors admitting to common … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Monster slugs are devouring defenceless baby birds in nests

Friday 26 August 18:15:29 UTC 2016

Nestlings are sitting ducks for giant slugs – some of them invasive ­– that have been recorded feeding on the chicks of several bird species [Link]

Mashable » Felix the cat just raised £5000 for charity because she's the hero we all need

Friday 26 August 18:11:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191465%2ffelix_catFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Remember Felix, the Huddersfield train station cat who got promoted to Senior Pest Controller earlier in the year and won a permanent place in the internet's heart? Well, she's gone and done it again. SEE ALSO: Felix the cat's big promotion proves that hard work pays off At the end of July, Felix announced on her Facebook page that … [Link]

WIRED » White House Proposes a New Immigration Rule for Entrepreneurs

Friday 26 August 18:07:01 UTC 2016

White House Proposes a New Immigration Rule for EntrepreneursThe Startup Visa failed in Congress. A new rule is the Obama Administration's last chance to pave the way for immigrant entrepreneurs. The post White House Proposes a New Immigration Rule for Entrepreneurs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Alphabet's Nest Wants to Build a 'Citizen-Fueled' Power Plant

Friday 26 August 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Mark Chediak, reporting for Bloomberg:Alphabet Inc's Nest Labs is looking to enlist enough customers in California to free up as much power as a small natural gas-fired plant produces, helping alleviate potential energy shortages in the region following a massive gas leak that has restricted supplies. Nest, which supplies digital, wireless thermostats, is partnering with Edison International's Southern California Edison … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How the Automated Attacks on the Pokémon GO API Happened

Friday 26 August 17:56:21 UTC 2016

If you play Pokémon GO you may already be aware, but the game’s API has been under attack, preventing many casual users from accessing their accounts to find the elusive creatures. In this detailed post on the Shape Security Engineering Blog, Yao Zhao gives readers a closer look at what happened. [Link]

Mashable » iPhone malware that steals your data proves no platform is truly secure

Friday 26 August 17:43:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191745%2fiosFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you haven't done so already, go and update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iOS 9.3.5 right now. To update, go to Settings > General > Software Update. It may not seem urgent because it's only a "point release," but the update is crucial or you risk having all of your data secretly stolen by invisible malware that can … [Link]

Slashdot » Dropbox Is Urging Users To Reset Their Passwords

Friday 26 August 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Dropbox is forcing a number of users to change their passwords after the cloud storage company found some account details linked to an old data breach. "The next time you visit dropbox.com, you may be asked to create a new password. We proactively initiated this password update prompt for Dropbox users who meet certain criteria," the company writes on its … [Link]

Mashable » Which lanes will matter most in League of Legends NA and EU finals?

Friday 26 August 17:15:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191801%2fg2_v_splyceFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s time. After this weekend, one team will be able to claim that they are the best in their region. Europe and North America’s LCS finals happen Sunday, and the two best-of-five matches promise to be exemplary showcases of the game’s biggest talents.  With the No. 1 seeds from both regions competing in the finals, most would agree that the results … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Failure of fake babies: Why it doesn’t pay to go with your gut

Friday 26 August 17:15:10 UTC 2016

Many schools give dolls that cry and need changing to teen girls to reduce pregnancy rates. It’s no surprise they seem to have the opposite effect, says Sally Adee [Link]

New Scientist – News » Proxima b’s star could be blasting away the planet’s atmosphere

Friday 26 August 17:15:09 UTC 2016

We’ve just found a potentially habitable exoplanet nearby, but monthly violent outbursts from the star Proxima Centauri could be bad news for life [Link]

Popular Science » Dragon's Back: SpaceX Confirms Successful Splashdown

Friday 26 August 17:13:59 UTC 2016

Space Welcome home, Dragon Dragon's taking a bath in the Pacific Ocean after spending a little over a month hanging out with the International Space Station. [Link]

Popular Science » Pentagon Study Scrutinizes The Future Of Autonomous Robot War

Friday 26 August 17:13:58 UTC 2016

Military A potential minefield Pentagon considers deadly autonomy… [Link]

Popular Science » All Donated U.S. Blood Should Be Tested For Zika, FDA Advises

Friday 26 August 17:13:57 UTC 2016

Health Not just in Zika hot spots The FDA now recommends that all blood donations throughout the United States be screened for Zika Virus. Zika, which can be spread by mosquitos and sexual contact, has… [Link]

Mashable » Indie film darling Mark Duplass discusses 'Blue Jay' and overcoming career struggles

Friday 26 August 17:13:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f187970%2f1b34bb28cec34875bdb0c9baea6993ccFeed-tw Feed-fb“I kind of fell into mentoring accidentally,” Mark Duplass, indie film world darling, recently explained, noting he’s always helping out friends’ work.     But next month at the Toronto International Film Festival, the writer behind Jeff Who Lives at Home and The Puffy Chair and an unofficial mentor to so many in Hollywood is partnering with the Axe Collective and making … [Link]

Mashable » Obama creates world's largest protected area

Friday 26 August 17:08:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191685%2fe6ef33574b4140a997ffd2512ad18c69Feed-tw Feed-fbPresident Barack Obama on Friday quadrupled the size of a national marine monument off the coast of Hawaii, making it the largest protected area of any kind — marine or terrestrial —in the world.  Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will now span 582,578 square miles near the Northern Hawaiian Islands, the Obama administration announced on Friday. This is four times the size … [Link]

Mashable » Teeny-tiny hamster with broken arm will mercilessly pull at your heart strings

Friday 26 August 17:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18953%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-26_at_11.44.19_amFeed-tw Feed-fbSome things are so precious you don't know whether to swoon or cry. This teeny-tiny hamster was brought into a veterinarian's office due to a broken arm.  SEE ALSO: Hamster version of 'Super Mario' takes cute to the next level His itty-bitty cast is enough to make your heart hurt, but we're so happy that he's on the mend. Now, how … [Link]

Mashable » Fancy wedding RSVP card accidentally adds children to the menu

Friday 26 August 17:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18946%2frsvp_childrenFeed-tw Feed-fbThis is your daily reminder that "kid's menu" means "a menu for children," and certainly not "children are on the menu." A fancy wedding accidentally made that less-than-fancy mistake on RSVP invitations they sent out. In a photo uploaded to Reddit's r/funny, the RSVP card asks you, sir or madam, for your name, whether you'll be attending, and whether you'd like … [Link]

Mashable » Stanford judge moved off criminal cases after Brock Turner sentence backlash

Friday 26 August 16:46:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191683%2f2c89d44f09cd49aa9eadac7168772d15Feed-tw Feed-fbThe judge who sentenced Brock Turner, a man who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman at Stanford University, has decided to no longer hear criminal cases following backlash regarding the sentencing.  A California court said Thursday that Judge Aaron Persky, who was harshly criticized and subjected to a recall campaign for the leniency of a six-month jail sentence handed down to Turner … [Link]

Mashable » Drake teases new short film 'Please Forgive Me'

Friday 26 August 16:41:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191760%2fcee11048ca314d84ba0b75ef2f837616Feed-tw Feed-fbFrom Beyonce's Lemonade and Frank Ocean's Endless, this seems to be the year musicians are delving deep into film projects to complement their albums—and Drake is joining in on the fun, too.   The Toronto rapper teased a still image from Please Forgive Me, a short film that will be released on September 30th.  SEE ALSO: Drake just ignored Jonah Hill's … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber should skip the VMAs this year

Friday 26 August 16:40:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191655%2f63942c193fdd4eb9a6264c0d954a3022Feed-tw Feed-fb“This world is bullshit," declared Fiona Apple in 1997 during one of the most  alarmingly frank moments of the VMAs — and awards show history, really. Nearly a decade and a half later, the words she spoke at that podium still matter. And hey, maybe Justin Bieber, would go on stage and quote Maya Angelou if he takes home a moon … [Link]

Slashdot » Robot Babies Not Effective Birth Control, Australian Study Finds

Friday 26 August 16:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Girls given imitation babies to look after in an effort to deter teenage pregnancy could actually be more likely to get pregnant, according to a study. Researchers in Australia found 8% of girls who used the dolls were expecting by the age of 20, compared with 4% of those who did not. The number of girls … [Link]

Mashable » Florida hurricane threat reveals forecasting challenges in social media era

Friday 26 August 16:26:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191632%2f99lFeed-tw Feed-fbRight now, there's a broad area of disturbed weather extending from Cuba to Hispaniola. It's a messy storm system from a meteorological perspective, lacking any cohesion and the familiar, tightly wound swirling motion we're used to seeing in mature tropical storms and hurricanes.  But the tropical wave, named "Invest 99L" by the National Hurricane Center, has the potential to become a … [Link]

Popular Science » Squishy Robots, T-Rex Skulls, Neighboring Worlds, And More Images Of The Week

Friday 26 August 16:24:50 UTC 2016

Science Our 10 favorite science pics Our 10 favorite images of the week… [Link]

Mashable » Why there's so much sexual violence in 'Game of Thrones,' according to a television executive

Friday 26 August 16:11:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191446%2fsansaFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A top television executive has fended off suggestions that Game of Thrones uses violence against women as character development.  SEE ALSO: People will always have a problem with TV rape scenes — and that's a good thing In a discussion panel at Edinburgh International Television Festival, managing director of content at Sky Gary Davey rejected the idea that the … [Link]

Mashable » Abandoned puppy has the most adorable reaction when he spots a human

Friday 26 August 16:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18950%2fae611ae0c5eb4e689b43a8e9f8d6da00Feed-tw Feed-fb This pup knows exactly how to steal the heart of any human. While out on his daily run, this YouTuber spotted a stray puppy begging for a belly scratch. According the to video's description, the dog was abandoned in a field away from the nearby village. Obviously it's pretty hard to leave such a friendly dog alone, so the man … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Semen reshapes immune system to boost chances of pregnancy

Friday 26 August 16:00:53 UTC 2016

As well as fertilising the egg, semen seems to prime a female's immune system, making it more likely that an embryo will survive [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why quantum satellites will make it harder for states to snoop

Friday 26 August 16:00:51 UTC 2016

With the launch of the world’s first quantum communication satellite, the era of unhackable communication has begun [Link]

Slashdot » The Slashdot Interview With VideoLAN President and Lead VLC Developer Jean-Baptiste Kempf

Friday 26 August 16:00:00 UTC 2016

You asked, he answered! VideoLan President and Lead Developer of VLC Jean-Baptiste Kempf has responded to questions submitted by Slashdot readers. Read on to find out about the upcoming VideoLAN projects; how they keep VLC sustainable; what are some mistakes they wish they hadn't made; and what security challenges they face, among others! Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. … [Link]

Mashable » Smoking, swirling 'ash devil' sweeps through California wildfire

Friday 26 August 15:53:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18933%2fash_devilFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Grade Fire blazing across the northern edge of California briefly spun up a spectacularly odd phenomenon known as an "ash devil" on Thursday. Fortunately this smoke tornado, of sorts, was caught on camera. The ash devil, which is closely related to "fire whirls," formed in Yreka, California began pulling in burnt ashes and debris from the fire as it spun … [Link]

Mashable » Zac Efron mourns the death of his dog, Puppy

Friday 26 August 15:52:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191604%2f05e9cc1b03a047c1b94ce817b07f0fa3Feed-tw Feed-fbLast night, Zac Efron posted a touching goodbye to his dog, Puppy, on Instagram. Efron uploaded an adorable photo to mark the loss of his best friend. He quoted fitting lyrics from Chance the Rapper's "Finish Line / Drown" in his tribute. Efron and Puppy became best friends on Christmas morning of 2011. He first announced his friendship with the sweet … [Link]

Popular Science » Your Coffee Addiction May Be In Your Genes

Friday 26 August 15:47:36 UTC 2016

Health If someone questions you about that fifth cup, blame DNA If you're already jittering from a second cup of coffee today, you can blame it on your genes. [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West just showed us the future of mobile payments

Friday 26 August 15:45:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191466%2fb3cff27a22994fc08200c04dff6e21f9Feed-tw Feed-fbWant to know what's coming up in mobile payments? Look no further than Yeezy.  Last week, Kanye West opened 21 pop-up shops for his Life of Pablo merchandise. The pop-ups, spread throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, South Africa and Europe, followed an earlier New York shop that West said raked in $1 million.  Now Square, which handled sales at … [Link]

Mashable » Refined cat likes to relax with some classical music

Friday 26 August 15:45:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18938%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Some cats are a little too sophisticated for toys. A cat named Khaleesi likes to express herself by getting into the groove with some classical music. Barbra Streisand and 'Donald Trump' sing a rousing duet of 'Anything You Can Do' Kerry Washington can't escape the horrors of group texting Dev Patel does a mean Australian accent in new trailer for … [Link]

Mashable » Usher announces new album with help from Jimmy Kimmel

Friday 26 August 15:42:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191643%2fap_565092175187Feed-tw Feed-fbWe’ve heard a few singles from Usher this pat year, but now it's finally time to look forward to a full project from the R&B legend. Usher visited Jimmy Kimmel Live! to officially let the world know that his new album, Hard II Love will be available on September 16.  SEE ALSO: Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Kendrick Lamar to headline Global Citizen … [Link]

Mashable » Obama lost in virtual reality prompts hilarious Photoshop battle

Friday 26 August 15:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18929%2fe18c4dd9cd5a46e3a7c1221cecd831ebFeed-tw Feed-fbThe future is here and it's slightly awkward. White House Photographer Pete Souza shared a candid photo of President Obama checking out his trip to Yosemite earlier this year in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Parks. Instead of watching the footage on a TV, Obama was checking out his trip using a virtual reality headset. And like anyone … [Link]

Mashable » Barbra Streisand and 'Donald Trump' sing a rousing duet of 'Anything You Can Do'

Friday 26 August 15:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18940%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-26_at_10.51.00_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Donald Trump is well-known for his grandstanding, obviously, but who knew he'd take it to Broadway? Jimmy Fallon broke out his Trump impression on Thursday's Tonight Show, duetting with Barbra Streisand on the Annie, Get Your Gun classic "Anything You Can Do."  Surprise: "Trump" is going to build his wall higher than anyone else. But will Jimmy Fallon ever get … [Link]

Mashable » The Dead Sea's salty waters transformed this black dress

Friday 26 August 15:25:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18923%2f60ed6e4432b44aa3a90e4b709d7a8211Feed-tw Feed-fbTwisted wedding dress inspiration, anyone? Israeli artist Sigalit Landau's series Salt Bride documents the transition of a black dress that spent three months submerged in the Dead Sea. SEE ALSO: ASOS has sent someone another pair of ridiculously long jeans Landau and her partner, Yotam From, put together eight large color prints of the garment, which are on display at London's … [Link]

Mashable » 5 musicians perform amazing melodies completely submerged underwater

Friday 26 August 15:22:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18937%2fmusic_cleanFeed-tw Feed-fbThey developed a distinctive vocal technique and worked with scientists to create special instruments that would work underwater. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Singing, Instruments Musical, Underwater Music, and Underwater [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Do You Still Use Optical Media?

Friday 26 August 15:19:00 UTC 2016

The other day at an event, public relation officials were handing out press kit (it usually contains everything the company announced, photos from the event, and contact information of the company) to journalists. When I reached office and opened the kit, I found a CD in it. Which was weird because it's been two to three years since I had … [Link]

Mashable » Which social network is right for your personal goals?

Friday 26 August 15:17:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191463%2fgettyimages-186666755Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s no secret that social media is a global phenomenon. But, with so many of these online communication tools that do a variety of tasks, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.  If you’re just starting out with social media and need some help in order to grow your personal presence, here is the best way to figure out which network is right … [Link]

WIRED » Human-Induced Climate Change Has Been Going On Longer Than You Think

Friday 26 August 15:00:49 UTC 2016

Human-Induced Climate Change Has Been Going On Longer Than You ThinkSigns of warming appear as early as 1830 say researchers, whose analysis will help build accurate baseline of temperature before influence of human activity. The post Human-Induced Climate Change Has Been Going On Longer Than You Think appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » Russian Armored Car Is Now Remote-Controllable

Friday 26 August 14:57:25 UTC 2016

Military The AI of the Tigr New remotely controlled Russian vehicle. [Link]

Popular Science » Pass The Tissues: Allergy Season Is Getting Worse, Thanks To Climate Change

Friday 26 August 14:56:53 UTC 2016

Health Hay fever to double by 2050 Climate change is coming for our sinuses: If it continues at this rate, hay fever could double in the next 35 years, according to new research… [Link]

Mashable » Timeline: The future of driverless cars, from Audi to Volvo

Friday 26 August 14:51:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f184890%2fself-drivingFeed-tw Feed-fbJust three years ago, autonomous cars seemed like a pipe dream relegated to a far-off decade in the future. But then, last week, Ford announced that in 2021 it's planning to release an autonomous car without a steering wheel, brake or throttle pedals, designed for ride-sharing. Just a few days later, Volvo and Uber made public their partnership to develop a … [Link]

Mashable » Color-changing, sequined t-shirt is the ultimate choice for fashion lovers

Friday 26 August 14:50:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18926%2fba233fd71b83470cba0afa9cd9bf556cFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you a mermaid or a unicorn? With a simple swipe of your hand on this t-shirt, you can be either. Or even both.  A white t-shirt being sold at UK retailer Primark features a band of sequins that change color when you brush them in different directions.  SEE ALSO: The Internet has lost it over these color-changing 'Mermaid Pillows' Swipe … [Link]

Mashable » Burning Man at 30: Still blazing after all these years

Friday 26 August 14:45:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190930%2fgettyimages-51563613Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Sunday night, it happens again. The line of cars, bike-covered RVs and flatbed trucks with misshapen loads will slow to a crawl on Nevada state road 447. Then, somewhere outside the town of Gerlach, official population 206, it will stop altogether. Drivers will turn off their engines and, tentatively at first, leave the air-conditioned comfort of their vehicles. Folding chairs … [Link]

Slashdot » Second Confirmed Death In Japan Involving Pokemon Go

Friday 26 August 14:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The Japan Times reports another death. This time a 20 year old woman has died after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle. The man driving the car claimed he was distracted changing the battery because it was nearly flat from playing Pokemon Go. Police have already charged him with negligence resulting in injury. … [Link]

Mashable » Carly Rae Jepsen releases 'Emotion Side B' and we really, really like it

Friday 26 August 14:27:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191402%2fd8303c11aec84988a013a5d420c1e797Feed-tw Feed-fbWe still really, really, really, really, really, really like Carly Rae Jepsen's 2015 album Emotion, which is why it's such great news that today she's released Emotion Side B. Side B features eight new songs, adding to the deluxe edition of the album's 15 tracks.  SEE ALSO: A track-by-track trip through Frank Ocean's mesmerizing 'Blonde' While critically acclaimed, Emotion never achieved … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Italy to test earthquake predictor to reduce deaths and damage

Friday 26 August 14:20:12 UTC 2016

A national earthquake forecasting system combined with data on building vulnerability may help communicate risk of shocks happening – but uncertainties remain [Link]

New Scientist – News » Whisper tech turns secrets into normal speech

Friday 26 August 14:20:11 UTC 2016

A new program can convert whispers into normal-sounding speech by filling in the missing ingredient: the full tone that our vocal cords make. [Link]

WIRED » Meet Luigi the PoopBot. He’s Here to Scrape Your Sewers

Friday 26 August 14:05:27 UTC 2016

Meet Luigi the PoopBot. He’s Here to Scrape Your SewersMIT is studying waste to understand everything from heroin use to antibiotic-resistant bacteria—and all with the help of a sewer-slurping robot named Luigi. The post Meet Luigi the PoopBot. He’s Here to Scrape Your Sewers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook's WhatsApp Data Gambit Faces Federal Privacy Complaint

Friday 26 August 14:05:00 UTC 2016

Sam Gustin, writing for Motherboard: Facebook's decision to begin harvesting data from its popular WhatsApp messaging service provoked a social media uproar on Thursday, and prompted leading privacy advocates to prepare a federal complaint accusing the tech titan of violating US law. On Thursday morning, WhatsApp, which for years has dined out on its reputation for privacy and security, announced … [Link]

Mashable » France overturns burkini ban after global outrage

Friday 26 August 13:58:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191407%2fdee3eaeb49424bb9bb40d115f2ebce86Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter worldwide condemnation, France's top administrative court overturned a ban on the Muslim swimwear item, the burkini, in one French town. The ban of the burkini, which covers a woman's head and body, on French Riviera beaches has been a topic of much conversation in recent weeks. It has also caused division in France's government and society.  SEE ALSO: The real … [Link]

Mashable » You will love/hate Cards Against Humanity's new fortune cookies

Friday 26 August 13:33:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18918%2fc4e9b2c8701d4fba8e16a37633af117cFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you've ever ordered Cards Against Humanity from the delightfully corrupt board game's website, you may have noticed how ridiculously simple their interface is. So, the company behind the game launched Blackbox, a super easy-to-use shipping company for independent artists. To prove just how uncomplicated Blackbox is, the team put together OK Cookie Co, where you can fulfill all your horrible … [Link]

Popular Science » DARPA Wants Long-Lasting Super-Precise Portable Atomic Clocks

Friday 26 August 13:31:00 UTC 2016

Military Time for an upgrade Little atomic clocks… [Link]

Mashable » Richard Branson 'thought he was going to die' in bike accident

Friday 26 August 13:24:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191378%2fbransonFeed-tw Feed-fbVirgin Group founder Richard Branson was recently injured in a serious bike accident while cycling on Virgin Gorda, an island in the British Virgin Islands. Branson shared images of his injuries after the accident and described what had happened in a blog post Friday.  SEE ALSO: Why Virgin America's newest route to Hawaii is unlike the others "I was heading down … [Link]

Popular Science » How Your Spit Evolved

Friday 26 August 13:19:52 UTC 2016

Science Rapidly, to account for humans' changing diets, according to a new gene study A new genetic analysis offers clues about how saliva evolved in humans and other primates. [Link]

Mashable » This couple has been together 62 years and are now separated for the saddest reasons

Friday 26 August 13:05:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18864%2foldFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you haven't cried today and want to shed a tear, this might do the trick.  Wolf Gottschalk, 83, and his wife Anita, 81 have been married since 1954. Their granddaughter, Ashley Bartyik, posted a photo of the two on Facebook, and their heartbreaking story of love and separation has gone viral.  Bartyik snapped a picture the pair comforting each other … [Link]

Mashable » How to make your email stand out from all the rest

Friday 26 August 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190328%2femailFeed-tw Feed-fbMashable’s latest #BizChats Twitter chat discussed the essentials behind constructing an exceptional marketing email. SEE ALSO: Why no one has responded to your email Over the course of an hour, our career experts covered an array of questions ranging from how to craft a clever and clickable subject line, to images and how to optimize them to their fullest potential. Several … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon, NVIDIA and The CIA Want To Teach AI To Watch Us From Space

Friday 26 August 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from MIT Technology Review: Satellite operator DigitalGlobe is teaming up with Amazon, the venture arm of the CIA, and NVIDIA to make computers watch the Earth from above and automatically map our roads, buildings, and piles of trash. MIT Technology Review reports: "In a joint project, DigitalGlobe today released satellite imagery depicting the whole … [Link]

Mashable » Kerry Washington can't escape the horrors of group texting

Friday 26 August 12:54:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18917%2f9c0d0ad90f64473ca3ee027bccd439b3Feed-tw Feed-fb Kerry Washington feels your group text pains.  The Scandal star and Emmy nominee  teamed up with Jimmy Kimmel Live! to mock the deluge of texts that begins Friday morning and continues until brunch on Sunday.  Go ahead, say you're busy this weekend and see how that works out for you. Dev Patel does a mean Australian accent in new trailer … [Link]

Mashable » Judge shuts down Scottish criminal with unexpected retort

Friday 26 August 12:43:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191346%2fjudge_shutting_down_criminal_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A judge has sentenced a man to jail after he refused to carry out a community service order and then bragged about it on his Facebook page. David Newlands, 24, was sentenced to 150 hours community service back in January after he and a group of seven others chased a man with learning difficulties through the streets. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

WIRED » Where Are Trump’s and Clinton’s Biggest Donations Coming From? We Made a Map

Friday 26 August 12:39:37 UTC 2016

Where Are Trump’s and Clinton’s Biggest Donations Coming From? We Made a MapThe 10 zip codes donating the most money to the Clinton campaign are located in just three metropolitan areas: New York, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. The post Where Are Trump’s and Clinton’s Biggest Donations Coming From? We Made a Map appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Could This Be the Year Movies Stopped Mattering?

Friday 26 August 12:39:36 UTC 2016

Could This Be the Year Movies Stopped Mattering?There are great films out there, and people who want to see them. But in a year of endless pop-cultural distractions, movies have never felt less important. The post Could This Be the Year Movies Stopped Mattering? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Why Dropping Music on Friday Is Pivotal (Hint: It’s Not Sales)

Friday 26 August 12:39:35 UTC 2016

Why Dropping Music on Friday Is Pivotal (Hint: It’s Not Sales)For 25 years in the U.S., albums came out on Tuesday. Last year, in the face of piracy and declining sales, that changed to Friday. Did the move help? The post Why Dropping Music on Friday Is Pivotal (Hint: It's Not Sales) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » How (and Why) to Safely Open Your Wi-Fi Network During a Disaster

Friday 26 August 12:39:34 UTC 2016

How (and Why) to Safely Open Your Wi-Fi Network During a DisasterDisasters happen. Emergency access to Wi-Fi is critical, for affected people and first responders. But you have to do it right. The post How (and Why) to Safely Open Your Wi-Fi Network During a Disaster appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Air Force Runs a Bomb-Building Competition. Cuz ‘MERICA

Friday 26 August 12:39:33 UTC 2016

The Air Force Runs a Bomb-Building Competition. Cuz ‘MERICAWelcome to the country's premier bomber, ballistic missile, and security forces competition. The post The Air Force Runs a Bomb-Building Competition. Cuz ‘MERICA appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Hopsy’s Mini Keg Only Spits Out Delicious Local Microbrews

Friday 26 August 12:39:32 UTC 2016

Hopsy’s Mini Keg Only Spits Out Delicious Local MicrobrewsIt’s just like boxed wine! But more delicious. The post Hopsy's Mini Keg Only Spits Out Delicious Local Microbrews appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Why It’s Taking Fooorever to Get Countdown Clocks in NYC’s Subway

Friday 26 August 12:39:31 UTC 2016

Why It’s Taking Fooorever to Get Countdown Clocks in NYC’s SubwayThe long, tumultuous nightmare that is updating a 100-year-old subway system. The post Why It's Taking Fooorever to Get Countdown Clocks in NYC's Subway appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Furniture That Doubles as a Wild Optical Illusion? Yes Please

Friday 26 August 12:39:30 UTC 2016

Furniture That Doubles as a Wild Optical Illusion? Yes PleaseDmitry Kozienenko tricks the eye into seeing floating objects, false shadows, and more. The post Furniture That Doubles as a Wild Optical Illusion? Yes Please appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Y’all Need to Chill About Proxima Centauri b

Friday 26 August 12:39:29 UTC 2016

Y’all Need to Chill About Proxima Centauri bProxima Centauri b’s nearby neighborhood heightens humans’ perception of its value, which is still questionable. The post Y'all Need to Chill About Proxima Centauri b appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » These women are challenging sexist dictionary sentence examples on Google

Friday 26 August 11:58:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191183%2f8f46d8e80729436dac2b7081cb64e5d1Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle the definition of the words "whinge," "promiscuous," or "ugly," and you might notice a subtle trend. All these definitions have examples where women are portrayed in a negative light, or are subject to sexist, outdated tropes. From sentences such as "she let off steam by having a good whinge" to "she's a wild, promiscuous, good-time girl" — these examples are … [Link]

Mashable » Robot roti maker gets set to ship to U.S. backers who've waited 2 years

Friday 26 August 11:42:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191308%2fimg_5306Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — It's kept Kickstarter backers waiting for two years, but the Rotimatic is finally ready to make its maiden voyage to U.S. buyers. Singapore startup Zimplistic, which makes the robot roti-maker, started taking orders for its $999 kitchen appliance in 2014. Although fairly pricey, over 8,000 units were bought within a week and the company had to close orders to … [Link]

Mashable » This comment card perfectly sums up how some people feel about modern art

Friday 26 August 11:12:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18911%2fcomment_card_tate_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Not everyone's a fan of modern art. Although some people enjoy analysing and interpreting the abstract and the hard-to-classify, others just don't quite know what to make of it. SEE ALSO: Graffiti artist perfectly trolls the man who covered up their art Reddit user mar480 recently took a trip to the Tate Modern in London, where they discovered the … [Link]

Mashable » People think this makeup brand's tweet makes fun of something harmful

Friday 26 August 11:05:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191284%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-26_at_10.49.42Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A tweet posted by Urban Decay has been heavily criticised on social media after people felt it referred to self-harm. SEE ALSO: Something remarkable happened when Facebook banned these body positive, pro-diversity adverts The makeup brand tweeted, "Ready for some Razor Sharp Swatches, UDers?" accompanied by an image of a model's wrist with colour swatches.  The tweet about the … [Link]

Mashable » Top 9 movies and TV shows you'll want to stream immediately

Friday 26 August 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18861%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-25_at_2.33.18_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’ve rounded up the best movies and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and more.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Hbo Now, Itunes, and Amazon [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mastering JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 26 August 10:26:48 UTC 2016

Get "Mastering JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-08-29 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » People are imagining what Hipster Classified ads might look like and it's hilarious

Friday 26 August 10:08:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191283%2fhipster_classifieds_leadFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If a hipster were to post a classified ad online, what would it be for? This is the crucial question posed by #HipsterClassifieds, the hashtag that began trending on Twitter Friday morning after it was kicked off by @BadRonen and @swissmistress. SEE ALSO: The hipster is dead, and you might not like who comes next With photos of penny … [Link]

Mashable » Next year's iPhone won't have a home button, report says

Friday 26 August 10:05:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191259%2fe0ef64b49e4841129e30cfb4798dc576Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s telling that, days before the expected launch of iPhone 7, we're seeing more rumors about the next year's iPhone. The consensus among the reporters and leakers who follow Apple is that the iPhone 7 will only bring minor upgrades compared to last year's model, while the iPhone that comes in 2017 will be a far more revolutionary upgrade.  A new … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Wildlife hero Chris Packham: anti-conservationists will not win

Friday 26 August 10:00:52 UTC 2016

Insults, name calling and character assassination are no match for conservation causes backed by solid evidence, says naturalist Chris Packham [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Launches Flurry of 3D NAND-Based SSDs For Consumer and Enterprise Markets

Friday 26 August 10:00:00 UTC 2016

MojoKid writes: Intel launched a handful of new SSD products today that cover a broad spectrum of applications and employ 3D NAND technology. The SSD 600p Series is offered in four capacities ranging from 128GB, to 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. The drivers are targeted at consumer desktops and notebooks and are available in the M.2 form-factor. The entry-level 128GB model … [Link]

Mashable » Truecaller eyes global domination as it hits 500 million calls a month

Friday 26 August 9:48:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191232%2fmaxresdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fbThough Google and Apple have introduced caller ID and spam protection features for their users in their upcoming OS updates, third-party app Truecaller offering similar service continues to gain popularity. And now the seven-year-old Sweden-based company is partnering with Huawei to expand its global presence.  SEE ALSO: Google's Nexus phones will now warn you about spam calls Truecaller says its service … [Link]

Mashable » Man proposes to girlfriend with Lego stop-motion film about their love story

Friday 26 August 9:17:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18375%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Asking someone to marry you can be a nerve-wracking — but wonderful — moment in a couple's relationship. Some opt for the grand romantic gestures when getting down on bended knee, and some favour the low-key, thoughtful proposals.  Ben Anderson from Worcester, UK, decided to go for something very creative when popping the question to his girlfriend Kirsten Dally. Anderson … [Link]

Mashable » Why are so many Indians queuing up to get a SIM card?

Friday 26 August 9:13:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191175%2fresizeFeed-tw Feed-fbIndian telecom operator Reliance Jio has become the talk of the country even before its service becomes commercially available to users.  SEE ALSO: India will have 730 million internet users by 2020 and is already in a 'Post-PC' era People are lining up in queues outside Reliance Digital stores in shopping malls and other marketplaces across India to get a Jio … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is planning tap-to-pay for iPhones on trains in Japan

Friday 26 August 9:12:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191205%2fap_248457452813Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s march to be the way people pay for everything continues, with rumoured plans to allow people in Japan to tap their iPhones on buses and trains there.  According to Bloomberg, Apple intends to include Sony's Felica RFID contactless chip in a future version of the iPhone. Japan's de facto mobile wallet, Osaifu-Keitai, is powered by Felica, and works across the … [Link]

Mashable » Britney Spears and James Corden slay Carpool Karaoke in matching schoolgirl outfits

Friday 26 August 8:53:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18905%2fbritney_spears_james_corden_carpool_karaokeFeed-tw Feed-fb There are plenty of things that happen in the video above, but the image that will likely stay with you is that of James Corden and Britney Spears sitting side by side, wearing matching schoolgirl outfits as they belt out "Baby One More Time." It's a strong finale to the latest episode of Carpool Karaoke, which sees Corden driving to … [Link]

Mashable » 'One of the most sophisticated pieces of cyberespionage software' uncovered at Citizen Lab

Friday 26 August 8:34:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190600%2fap88802528Feed-tw Feed-fbAn extremely advanced hack exploiting three iOS vulnerabilities in iPhones was recently uncovered by researchers at digital rights watchdog group Citizen Lab and mobile security company Lookout.  Citizen Lab has informed Apple of the vulnerabilities, called zero-days, and a patch is available in the latest update, version 9.3.5. SEE ALSO: Not even your vibrator is safe from data-mining, hackers prove Emirati … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Move over silicon: Machine learning boom means we need new chips

Friday 26 August 7:46:28 UTC 2016

The rise of artificial intelligence and impending end of Moore's law means silicon chips are nearing the end of the line. Here are some alternatives [Link]

Slashdot » NASA's Voyager 2 Flew By Saturn 35 Years Ago Today

Friday 26 August 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: Thirty-five years ago today, a NASA spacecraft got an up-close look at beautiful, enigmatic Saturn. On Aug. 25, 1981, the Voyager 2 probe zoomed within 26,000 miles (41,000 kilometers) of the ringed planet's cloud tops. The discoveries made by Voyager 2 — and by its twin, Voyager 1, which had flown past … [Link]

Mashable » 11 dogs who are definitely better than humans because #NationalDogDay

Friday 26 August 6:37:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191159%2f0c83223110d94efb97354a2412f9ee5cFeed-tw Feed-fbDog’s are "man's best friend" for a reason. They're smart, unflinchingly loyal and have more personality in their paws than most reality TV stars will ever muster. Aug. 26 is National Dog Day. In homage to the greatest animal to ever roam the earth and sleep at the end of our beds, here are 11 puppers who prove beyond reasonable doubt … [Link]

Mashable » Dev Patel does a mean Australian accent in new trailer for 'Lion'

Friday 26 August 6:13:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18899%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-26_at_2.50.30_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb The Australian accent is difficult to master, and attempts to handle it by international actors have been pretty ham-fisted. We mean famously ham-fisted. So when British actor Dev Patel, from Slumdog Millionaire and TV series Skins, nails the Aussie accent with relative ease? That's something worth taking notice of.  SEE ALSO: White, straight, and on screen; report details diversity on … [Link]

Mashable » #WearItPurple trends in support of LGBTQ young people

Friday 26 August 4:34:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191102%2fgettyimages-86362743Feed-tw Feed-fbMany places around the world still have a long way to go when it comes to protecting the rights of sex, sexuality and gender-diverse young people, and Australia is no exception. That's why #WearItPurple was created and Wear It Purple Day was celebrated on Friday. SEE ALSO: A marriage equality vote will hurt young people, says comedian The Wear it Purple … [Link]

Mashable » Burkini creator criticises ban as 'unfair' to her diverse customers

Friday 26 August 3:55:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191059%2f849f3dde5d6d4c2b8661eab227e962f5Feed-tw Feed-fbThe controversy over banning the burkini on certain French beaches is heated as ever, and its creator isn't happy about it. Aheda Zanetti is the Australian creator of the burkini, designing them in her western Sydney studio and exporting them to the world. They've been a hit: 700,000 garments have been shipped to clients in the UK, U.S. and Canada alone. … [Link]

Slashdot » Linus on Linux's 25th Birthday

Friday 26 August 3:30:00 UTC 2016

The creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds, posted his famous message announcing Linux on August 25, 1991, claiming that it was "just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu." ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols caught up with Linus Torvalds and talked about Linux's origins in a series of interviews: "SJVN: What's Linux real birthday? You're the proud papa, when do … [Link]

Mashable » The smell of burning is back in Singapore

Friday 26 August 3:17:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191052%2fcqwfwkeviaeduijFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Aug. 26, 2016, 11:43 a.m. SGT Updated PSI reading SINGAPORE — Many in Singapore woke up on Friday to a burning smell. Social media posts started flooding in with people complaining about the smell and smoggy views over the typically clear city. SEE ALSO: How low-cost tech can help India monitor the air it breathes According to the National Environment … [Link]

Mashable » The Bachelor tried to make chocolate baths sexy and it was disgusting

Friday 26 August 3:00:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190975%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-26_at_10.41.32_amFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia’s take on The Bachelor is in full swing, complete with the least hygienic shared bath experience in the history of both bathing and chocolate consumption. Ne'er before has the ritual of a soak in the tub been paired with the deliciousness of melted chocolate. There's a reason for that. Turns out it looks suspiciously like the aftermath of a traumatic … [Link]

Mashable » Those creepy robot babies increase teen pregnancies, study says

Friday 26 August 2:59:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190993%2frobot-babyFeed-tw Feed-fbYou know how the old saying goes; give a teen a creepy robot baby and she’ll be more likely to fall pregnant.   While not a common phrase, it's the conclusion drawn by researchers in a study on "infant simulator programmes," released Thursday.  SEE ALSO: Baby born on a plane receives generous gift from airline A West Australian study of one … [Link]

Mashable » Indigenous rapper expertly shuts down people defending blackface

Friday 26 August 2:40:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190994%2f409829552cd94f87ba604f6d7d9ae051Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s simple: Blackface is very, very bad. Yet it's (once again) become the source of outrage Thursday, following the case of an Australian mother dressing her kid up as a famous football player, complete with blackface makeup. Luckily, Yorta Yorta rapper/actor Adam Briggs has broken down just how invalid all defences of the practice are. SEE ALSO: #IndigenousDads trends in Australia … [Link]

Slashdot » The Big Short: Security Flaws Fuel Bet Against St. Jude

Friday 26 August 1:25:00 UTC 2016

chicksdaddy writes: "Call it The Big Short — or maybe just the medical device industry's 'Shot Heard Round The World': a report from Muddy Waters Research recommends that its readers bet against (or 'short') St. Jude Medical after learning of serious security vulnerabilities in a range of the company's implantable cardiac devices," The Security Ledger reports. "The Muddy Waters report … [Link]

Slashdot » US Unveils Charges Against KickassTorrents, Names Two More Defendants

Friday 26 August 0:45:00 UTC 2016

A total of three men are said to be operators of file-sharing site KickassTorrents (KAT), according to U.S. prosecutors. Last month, federal authorities arrested the 30-year-old Ukrainian mastermind of KAT, Artem Vaulin, and formally charged him with one count of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, and two counts of criminal copyright … [Link]

Mashable » Paul Rudd starred in a Super Nintendo ad in the early '90s and it's great

Friday 26 August 0:43:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18890%2f6afbf10a28db4ba3ac0462291dd42b69Feed-tw Feed-fb An old commercial for Super Nintendo featuring the eternally young Paul Rudd recently resurfaced online. The ad stars Rudd as a trenchcoat-wearing guy who likes to game in abandoned parking lots. It's a blast from the past for anyone who remembers how intense old school gaming commercials were. We know we talk about it a lot, but congratulations again on … [Link]

Mashable » Disturbing new data shows fentanyl death toll has skyrocketed

Friday 26 August 0:26:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190830%2faf9a5cad58e44b7d9abf616c84945b28Feed-tw Feed-fbFentanyl seems to make headlines every day somewhere in the United States. There was the "deadly crisis" in South Florida, the 23 killed in Buffalo from a lethal batch of fentanyl-laced heroine and then its connection to Prince's death. And those are just a few.  SEE ALSO: Pills found at Prince's estate were counterfeit drugs containing fentanyl The latest stories are … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Patenting a Way To Collect Fingerprints, Photos of Thieves

Friday 26 August 0:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Apple Insider: As published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple's invention covering "Biometric capture for unauthorized user identification" details the simple but brilliant — and legally fuzzy — idea of using an iPhone or iPad's Touch ID module, camera and other sensors to capture and store information about a potential thief. … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift will leave a blank space by skipping the 2016 MTV VMAs

Friday 26 August 0:01:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190914%2f3207036099984818aaced3ec0e94b887Feed-tw Feed-fbTaylor Swift, the celebrity who annually has the most fun at the MTV Video Music Awards, will apparently not be attending this year's ceremony. A source close to Swift told People that the musician "was never scheduled to attend the VMAs." SEE ALSO: Doug the Pug channels his inner Taylor Swift Swift, who was not nominated for any awards this year, … [Link]

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