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 » Slashdot Asks: What Are Your Favorite Java 8 Features?

Tuesday 30 August 23:50:00 UTC 2016

New submitter liveedu shares with us a report from InfoWorld: When Java 8 was released two years ago, the community graciously accepted it, seeing it as a huge step toward making Java better. Its unique selling point is the attention paid to every aspect of the programming language, including JVM (Java Virtual Machine), the compiler, and other help-system improvements. Java … [Link]

Mashable » Senior Democrats ask FBI to investigate possible Trump link to cyberattacks

Tuesday 30 August 23:44:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195495%2fgettyimages-588662118Feed-tw Feed-fbSeveral House Democrats have asked the FBI to investigate whether there is any link between Donald Trump's campaign aides' connections to Russian interests and the recent cyberattacks directed at the Democratic National Committee. Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, ranking member on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, John Conyers Jr., on the House Judiciary Committee, Eliot L. Engel on the House … [Link]

Mashable » Chevy's new hydrogen fuel cell concept is literally 'Army Strong'

Tuesday 30 August 23:42:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195423%2f083016_teaserFeed-tw Feed-fbLast week, Chevrolet revealed a new V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2017 Colorado mid-size pickup. Apparently, that's not the only powertrain for the Colorado it's been working on. On Tuesday, General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) announced they would reveal a fuel cell electric vehicle based on the Chevy Colorado … [Link]

WIRED » Apple and Google Face Long Battle With the EU

Tuesday 30 August 23:41:05 UTC 2016

Apple and Google Face Long Battle With the EUThe EU just fined Apple over taxes. And that's not the only American tech company it's going after. The post Apple and Google Face Long Battle With the EU appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Lost dog swims 6 miles, returns home thanks to Facebook

Tuesday 30 August 23:30:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19303%2f1aee00abe9fb44a8ac20d0b5a634a76cFeed-tw Feed-fbA seaworthy pup has been rescued nearly 24 hours after falling from her human family's boat — and swimming a whopping six miles through Lake Michigan. Rylee, a 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, accidentally went overboard when her owners, Kristin and Ed Casas, were fixing an electrical problem on their vessel. When the couple realized Rylee was missing, they quickly made a "dog … [Link]

Mashable » Woman who caused subway panic with bug prank is charged with reckless endangerment

Tuesday 30 August 23:24:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195458%2fdb997da55e474e34a434c19f064b190fFeed-tw Feed-fbA woman who caused a panic on a subway train last week was arrested on Tuesday and now faces a reckless endangerment charge.  Zaida Pugh, 21, a self-described actress, said she was hoping to create a viral video and start a conversation around how people treat the homeless when she walked onto a D train last week with a bucket of … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi debuts feature-packed smartwatch for low-budget price

Tuesday 30 August 23:19:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195503%2famzfitFeed-tw Feed-fbIf the rapid ascent of the wearables as a hot new category is, after the tepid reception to the Apple Watch, poised to falter, Xiaomi's uninspiring new Amazfit may be the final death knell for the smartwatch.  SEE ALSO: Xiaomi accused of copying again, this time by Jawbone Unveiled by Xiaomi-backed company Huami during an event in China this week, the … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Login Bug Allows Credential Theft

Tuesday 30 August 23:10:00 UTC 2016

Trailrunner7 writes from a report via On the Wire: Attackers can add an arbitrary page to the end of a Google login flow that can steal users' credentials, or alternatively, send users an arbitrary file any time a login form is submitted, due to a bug in the login process. A researcher in the UK identified the vulnerability recently and … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Kloudless, CommoPrices, Workshare, Zilkr, Ingenico, Predict.io

Tuesday 30 August 23:06:47 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]

Mashable » A deep dive into Apple's 'sweetheart deal' with Ireland

Tuesday 30 August 23:06:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195429%2f250d85f95a384645884c45b5e0efec2fFeed-tw Feed-fbIn 1980, a 25-year-old university graduate named Steve Jobs turned up in the Irish city of Cork with a plan.  He was going to revolutionize the world with mini personal computers that could store things like recipes or doctor's notes. In a few years, he told a newspaper reporter at the time, they would drop significantly in cost and change the … [Link]

Mashable » NASA flies over 3 hurricanes in one day and makes amazing time-lapse video

Tuesday 30 August 23:03:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195498%2fthree_hurricanesFeed-tw Feed-fbA new video from NASA shows all three powerful hurricanes currently churning waters on Earth as seen by the International Space Station in one day. Two hurricanes in the Pacific — Madeline and Lester — have the potential to threaten Hawaii, and Hurricane Gaston is still in the open Atlantic Ocean.  All three of them are on stark display in the … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what Apple's $14.5 billion in Irish taxes looks like in Apple products

Tuesday 30 August 22:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195163%2fiphones-headerFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter an in-depth analysis of Apple, the European Commission found that Ireland gave the company illegal tax benefits worth $14.5 billion (€13 billion). On Tuesday, after a three-year investigation into Apple's Irish tax affairs, Apple was ordered to pay the €13 billion to the Irish government. The ruling states that the dealings are "illegal under EU state aid rules, because it … [Link]

Slashdot » PlayStation Now Streaming Service Available On Windows PCs

Tuesday 30 August 22:40:00 UTC 2016

Earlier this month, Sony announced PlayStation 3 games would be coming to Windows. Specifically, the company would be bringing its PlayStation Now game-streaming program to Windows PCs. Today, the service has officially launched and is available on Windows PCs. TechCrunch reports: "A 12-month subscription to PlayStation Now will run you $99.99 as part of a limited-time promotion to celebrate the … [Link]

Mashable » Science confirms you've been right all along: Your dog can actually understand you

Tuesday 30 August 22:37:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19297%2fsitethumb1__35_Feed-tw Feed-fbAccording to a new study by Eötvös Loránd University, you've been right all along: your dog can actually understand you. Researchers found that dogs were able to understand both the meaning and tone of words, meaning that if your dog looks a little angry, they may have actually understood that it was time to go to the vet.  More details: http://on.mash.to/2c9HXmN … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Integrates Cast Into Chrome, No Extension Required

Tuesday 30 August 22:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via VentureBeat: On Monday, Google announced Google Cast is now built right into Chrome, allowing anyone using the company's browser to cast content to supported devices without having to install or configure anything. The Google Cast extension for Chrome, which launched in July 2013, is no longer required for casting. The report adds: … [Link]

Mashable » Mysterious clown sightings have South Carolina town on edge

Tuesday 30 August 22:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195413%2f0ebb211fd5204a3a878c0c7d736cd497Feed-tw Feed-fbFrom books to television to movies, clowns have managed to become symbols of terror, a feeling the residents of one South Carolina community know all too well. SEE ALSO: Clown costumes banned in French town after spate of attacks It all began with a pair of reports to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 20 of … [Link]

Mashable » Contestant makes history as first female to dominate 'American Ninja Warrior' finals

Tuesday 30 August 22:01:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19301%2fsite_2Feed-tw Feed-fbStuntwoman Jessie Graff became the first female contestant to complete the Stage 1 obstacle course of the American Ninja Warrior national finals. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Jessie Graff, Feminist, and Ninja [Link]

Mashable » Breaking down the brilliant moment of tension in 'Sicario'

Tuesday 30 August 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19225%2fsicarionologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe border-crossing scene of Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario might just be the most tense moment of the entire film.  We broke it down to see just how the filmmakers establish the scene and lead viewers through the big crescendos. While the build up lasts for 13 minutes, there are only nine seconds of actual violence.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Director Says Prolific Default Encryption Hurting Government Spying Efforts

Tuesday 30 August 21:41:01 UTC 2016

SonicSpike quotes a report from ABC News: FBI Director James Comey warned again Tuesday about the bureau's inability to access digital devices because of encryption and said investigators were collecting information about the challenge in preparation for an "adult conversation" next year. Widespread encryption built into smartphones is "making more and more of the room that we are charged to … [Link]

Mashable » People are freaking out over YouTuber PewDiePie's ISIS tweet

Tuesday 30 August 21:35:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195259%2f36759f7fe6cc4838b4ac8e1a0f4b55bdFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — PewDiePie ignited fan confusion and some outrage Tuesday after tweeting he and fellow YouTuber Jacksepticeye have "joined ISIS." Image: twitter/screenshotPewDiePie (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg) and JackSepticEye (whose real name is Seán William McLoughlin) did not reply to Mashable's requests for comment. A Twitter representative told Mashable that "we don't comment on individual accounts for privacy and … [Link]

Mashable » Keep your enemies out of the pool with this horrific cockroach float

Tuesday 30 August 21:30:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19272%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-30_at_3.02.47_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbWant your own pool? Thanks to this giant inflatable cockroach, it might be in your reach. For only $29.99, you can own the "Gigantic Cockroach Raft" from Kangaroo, a truly horrifying item that resembles a super roach only feasible in our darkest nightmares. Yep, put this guy in the pool and you'll scare your enemies, acquaintances, family and friends away forever. … [Link]

Slashdot » Study: 33% of Facebook Users Want Less News In Their Feed

Tuesday 30 August 21:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Business Insider: According to a survey of 526 random Facebook users conducted by Spot.IM, 33% of Facebook users in the U.S. want to see fewer news articles in their feeds. The survey comes at a time when Facebook is desperately trying to improve the quality of publisher articles that gain traction on … [Link]

Mashable » 5 irresistible, slurpable summer slushes

Tuesday 30 August 21:16:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195052%2fgettyimages-588308820Feed-tw Feed-fbHappy hours this summer aren't about the authentic martini or the perfect pint. They're about the alcoholic slush.  SEE ALSO: 5 reasons we are way over rosé These sludgy, crystallized drinks (trademarked brands include Icees and 7-Eleven's Slurpees) are a mixture of sugar and water with flavor additions including coffee or carbonated beverages.  Kate Laufer Gorenstein, of premium liquor brand public … [Link]

Geek Culture » Forum Tidbits!

Tuesday 30 August 21:16:14 UTC 2016

The Famous Druid says It's embarrassing how many of these people I know, … dragonman askes about Apple TV, … drunkennewfiemidget returns with What's the best way to stuff a turkey?, … quantumfluff shows us How Amazon sees him, … and Snaggy says We're trying Patreon, wish us luck! (They need it). [Link]

WIRED » Where to Find The Night Of’s Real-Life Bars and Restaurants

Tuesday 30 August 21:15:50 UTC 2016

Where to Find The Night Of’s Real-Life Bars and RestaurantsHBO’s crime drama was gripping, dark, and unrelenting. It also had great taste in eateries and, uh, drinkeries. The post Where to Find The Night Of's Real-Life Bars and Restaurants appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Young student is 'embarrased and harrased' by school for wearing leggings

Tuesday 30 August 21:07:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195581%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fstory_2fthumbnail_2f19273_2fdresscodeFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Kimberly Jones got a text from her 11-year-old daughter, Bella, she was upset.  Not because her daughter was texting while at school, but because the Lansing, Kansas middle schooler was forced to swap her leggings for school sweatpants after being told her tunic was too short and a dress code violation.  Jones detailed the incident and the embarrassment her daughter … [Link]

Popular Science » This Is The First Rocket SpaceX Will Try To Re-Launch

Tuesday 30 August 21:06:59 UTC 2016

Space A first for second times Today has been a good day for details-starved SpaceX news enthusiasts. [Link]

Popular Science » What If Humans Could Photosynthesize?

Tuesday 30 August 21:04:59 UTC 2016

Health What would it take to let us produce energy the way plants do? What would it take to make a human into a photosynthetic organism, subsisting more or less entirely on sunlight? A lot more than you might expect. [Link]

Mashable » For kids, an iPad before surgery may be as effective as a sedative

Tuesday 30 August 21:00:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194997%2fipdkd65Feed-tw Feed-fbThe use of mobile devices by parents to keep their kids occupied is fairly well established, but a new study indicates that those devices' calming effect may even be useful for surgeries. A new study being published by the World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) claims that giving a child an iPad to use before surgery can be as relaxing … [Link]

Mashable » The brilliant moment of tension in 'Sicario'

Tuesday 30 August 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19237%2fml_1brilliantmoment_sicarioFeed-tw Feed-fb The border-crossing scene of Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario might just be the most tense moment of the entire film.  We broke it down to see just how the filmmakers establish the scene and lead viewers through the big crescendos. While the build up lasts for 13 minutes, there are only nine seconds of actual violence.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: … [Link]

Popular Science » Parrot Unveils New X-Winged Drone

Tuesday 30 August 20:59:32 UTC 2016

Aviation R2-D2 not included Parrot drone has wings shaped like an X. [Link]

Mashable » Blizzard reveals who will compete in the 'Overwatch' World Cup

Tuesday 30 August 20:58:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195289%2fowworlcupFeed-tw Feed-fbThe people have spoken. This week, Blizzard revealed who was picked to compete in the Overwatch World Cup  Members of the Overwatch community voted on which they players they wanted to represent their country.  SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' meets 'Friends' in the most perfect dream sitcom Over 50 countries from six continents have teams in the competition. You can check out each … [Link]

Mashable » Dramatic dash cam footage shows bystanders rescuing woman from burning car

Tuesday 30 August 20:55:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195266%2fcrashFeed-tw Feed-fbDramatic footage from a 10-vehicle pileup posted online Monday shows a group of brave bystanders rushing to rescue a woman from her burning car. The crash, which took place on Route 17 in Binghamton, New York on Thursday, sent 10 people to the hospital with (not life-threatening) injuries and brought out the heroic side of a group of onlookers. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » You know that weird outer space radio signal? It's probably not aliens

Tuesday 30 August 20:55:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195194%2f6036d0791ce44898a8eee1e9fb4a9aabFeed-tw Feed-fbBy now you may have heard rumors about the recent detection of what's been described as a "strong signal," possibly sent out by an advanced form of alien life in a star system 94 light-years away. Pretty exciting, right?  Well, before you go pack your bags and wait for the aliens to come along and pick you up, there are a … [Link]

Popular Science » Check Out The Gutted 747 At Burning Man

Tuesday 30 August 20:52:36 UTC 2016

Entertainment The redesigned plane is hosting speakers and parties throughout the festival Burning Man is host to plenty of weird sites as a pseudo-apocalyptic festival-turned-design-conference. But one of the most "Mad Max" features this year is a redesigned… [Link]

Mashable » ‘Chef’s Table’ parody shows the beauty of PB&J sandwiches

Tuesday 30 August 20:51:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19276%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Can a peanut butter and jelly sandwich be beautiful? Even underneath all the cheap, floppy white bread and easy-squeeze jelly? That's the question posed by Foodbeast's new series, Jeff's Table, the satirical response to the Netflix documentary series Chef's Table. Instead of world-famous chefs preparing ornate foods, we meet Jeff, who makes a cheap sandwich with "whatever's on sale."  Like … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone Tom Brady looks like with his new haircut

Tuesday 30 August 20:50:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19291%2fd4ed732d6ef544a6ac6c461364844ab0Feed-tw Feed-fbHorrible haircuts can happen to anyone, even a seemingly-impervious-to-rules mega-wealthy pro-football player like Tom Brady.  While giving a press conference today regarding the upcoming NFL season and his suspension from the first four games due to Deflategate, the audience could only focus on the state of Brady's hair. SEE ALSO: Tom Brady finally throws in the towel on 'Deflategate' The internet … [Link]

Popular Science » The Definition of A "Parent" Is Changing

Tuesday 30 August 20:46:42 UTC 2016

Health NY court extends title rights to non-biological, non-adoptive parents The definition of parenthood is changing. A New York court today expanded the definition of a parent (within the constraints of parental rights) to include… [Link]

Mashable » 'The Avengers' gets the 'Full House' treatment, minus superhero Kimmy Gibler

Tuesday 30 August 20:42:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19293%2f5b736f13609f43fc983be759e54c07abFeed-tw Feed-fb YouTuber Zach's latest compilation is perfect for all the niche The Avengers-Full House fans out there.  Zach combined clips from Marvel's superhero films with Full House-style titles and the TV show's irritatingly catchy theme song. He also put together a side-by-side version of both title sequences. Even if you aren't an Avengers fan, hearing the extended version of "Everywhere You … [Link]

Popular Science » What's Next For The F-35B? Lasers

Tuesday 30 August 20:39:14 UTC 2016

Military Marine general wants energy weapons on the pricey new fighter F-35 lasers. [Link]

Mashable » How to turn your kitchen into a tiny produce farm

Tuesday 30 August 20:36:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19245%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Nanofarm is a stackable, miniature plant environment that allows owners to grow produce indoors. The invention is available for pre-sale on Kickstarter from Replantable. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Kickstarter, Tech, Vegetarian, and Greenhouse [Link]

Mashable » This loving cat held hands with his owners on his last trip to the vet

Tuesday 30 August 20:36:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19271%2fpr_vjl6rzpkvow1fcmnkpbd0aed7kxpvencckn3e8quFeed-tw Feed-fbStock up on your boxes of tissues, cat lovers. Andrew Bernhard had to say goodbye to his beloved cat, Little Andrew, who was a part of his family for 15 and a half years. SEE ALSO: Human gives dying dog one last cross-country road trip In Bernhard's post on Reddit, he wrote that Little Andrew rested his little paw on his … [Link]

Mashable » Tornado forming as the sun sets is surprisingly beautiful

Tuesday 30 August 20:28:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19238%2fsitethumb1__34_Feed-tw Feed-fbFootage captured in Minnesota shows a twister perfectly growing against the sunset. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sunset, Minnesota, Tornado, and Weather [Link]

Popular Science » This Cleaning Laser Would Make Everything So Easy

Tuesday 30 August 20:27:58 UTC 2016

Gadgets 1,000 watts cleans pretty well… Ever wondered if there was a lightsaber that worked like a pressure washer? Well apparently there is. A 1,000-watt laser will clean dirt, grime, paint, rust, and human… [Link]

Mashable » Feel your loved one's heartbeat in real-time with a sophisticated ring

Tuesday 30 August 20:27:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19132%2fr1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe HB Ring allows you to see and feel the heartbeat of a loved one. It starts at $599 for a pair, which can be connected to an app to connect your ring to your partner's ring in seconds.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jewelry, Technology, Ring, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Giant black sea slugs exist and they're gross AF

Tuesday 30 August 20:22:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19290%2f1f1d6512c7d641018c1891a01496588eFeed-tw Feed-fb Spotting a slimy slug as it slithers through a garden is gross enough for some, but just wait until you see what slugs are lurking in the ocean. On a recent episode of Brave Wilderness, host Coyote Peterson enlisted the help of tide pool expert Aron Sanchez in an attempt to find a massive slug known as the black sea … [Link]

Mashable » Dogs can understand what you're saying and how you say it

Tuesday 30 August 20:22:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195248%2fdog_brains_ches__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbIt might not seem like it when you're shouting "sit" or "fetch" to a blank canine face, but it turns out dogs understand both the words we speak and how we say them.  That's the conclusion of a new study from Hungary, in which researchers studied the MRI scans of a bunch of dogs and found that they're using the same … [Link]

Slashdot » Mitsubishi Overstated Mileage For More Vehicle Models, Japan Ministry Says

Tuesday 30 August 20:22:18 UTC 2016

Earlier this year Mitsubishi admitted to using some less-than-correct tactics when calculating the fuel economy of four of its Japanese market vehicles. But that wasn't the end of the scandal. The Japanese transport ministry has announced that its investigation into Mitsubishi's practices has revealed eight additional vehicles with misreported fuel economy numbers. Reuters reports: Earlier in the day, Japan's transport … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Take On Uber With New Ride-Share Service

Tuesday 30 August 20:10:00 UTC 2016

Finally, a major company is planning to compete with Uber in the ride-sharing service space. The Wall Street Journal reports today that Google is planning to debut its own ride-hailing service in San Francisco at "far cheaper rates." (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled, here's an alternate source.) The Mountain View-based company began a pilot program around its California … [Link]

WIRED » Astronomers Don’t Think That So-Called SETI Signal Is Aliens—and Neither Should You

Tuesday 30 August 20:03:06 UTC 2016

Astronomers Don’t Think That So-Called SETI Signal Is Aliens—and Neither Should YouA group of astronomers made many, many headlines after giving a presentation about “a strong signal in the direction of HD164595.” Here's why it's not a big deal. The post Astronomers Don’t Think That So-Called SETI Signal Is Aliens—and Neither Should You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » With a new carpool service, Google is accelerating in its quest to take on Uber

Tuesday 30 August 19:56:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195312%2fgettyimages-481423966Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is working fast and furiously on its next big step to take on ride-hailing app Uber.  The technology giant, under parent Alphabet, is building a new service that connects commuters for the potential of carpooling, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday via an anonymous source familiar with the matter.  The service will be a part the Google-owned Waze app, which … [Link]

Mashable » Miley Cyrus' homeless VMA date is selling her 2014 Moonman on eBay

Tuesday 30 August 19:53:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195210%2f95122508ad724367b0a345c9a009ddc2Feed-tw Feed-fbMiley Cyrus may have missed the 2016 VMAs, but her legacy from the 2014 VMAs lives on. At the awards show two years ago, Cyrus had a homeless young man named Jesse Helt accept her award with a heartfelt and informative speech on behalf of the millions of homeless youth in America. Two VMAs later, Helt is reportedly selling Cyrus' Moonman … [Link]

Popular Science » The Small, Furry Pika Is Losing Its Habitat To Climate Change

Tuesday 30 August 19:48:16 UTC 2016

Animals Warming temperatures are making the animals’ mountain homes inhospitable Global warming is driving the tiny American pika from its mountainous territory in western North America… [Link]

Mashable » Two hurricanes on course for historic encounter with Big Island of Hawaii

Tuesday 30 August 19:47:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195195%2fmadeline_lestertpwFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Big Island of Hawaii is facing a serious threat from not one but two powerful hurricanes, either of which could become the first such storm to make landfall there since records began in 1949. If both storms — Hurricanes Madeline and Lester — were to make landfall on the Big Island, it would be even more astounding compared to the … [Link]

Mashable » This electric longboard's extended battery life can last for 6 miles of riding

Tuesday 30 August 19:37:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19235%2fbboard_nologoFeed-tw Feed-fbThe second generation Boosted Board could not be cooler. The electric board has been completely revamped and is the same price as the first generation.  Ride on. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Commute, Review, Second Generation, and Boosted Board [Link]

Mashable » This is how badly we're managing our student debt

Tuesday 30 August 19:37:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195247%2fgettyimages-465727260Feed-tw Feed-fbGovernment-backed student debt is big business: About one in six U.S. adults has a student loan owned or guaranteed by taxpayers, and the feds pay their contracted loan servicers and debt collectors close to $2 billion annually to counsel borrowers on their repayment options and collect monthly payments on nearly $1.3 trillion of federal student debt. The U.S. Department of Education updates … [Link]

Mashable » Coldplay honors Gene Wilder and dreamers everywhere with 'Pure Imagination' cover

Tuesday 30 August 19:33:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195244%2fcoldplaypureimaginationFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s hard to imagine a more perfect time and place to sing "Pure Imagination" than last night during Coldplay's Head Full of Dreams Tour.  Coldplay honored Gene Wilder at their Denver show Monday night following the heartbreaking news of his death with a cover of the iconic song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  SEE ALSO: Fans remember Gene Wilder … [Link]

WIRED » 18 New York Post Anthony Weiner Headline Puns, Ranked

Tuesday 30 August 19:31:40 UTC 2016

18 New York Post Anthony Weiner Headline Puns, RankedToo dong; don't read. The post 18 New York Post Anthony Weiner Headline Puns, Ranked appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Companies Are Developing More Apps With Fewer Developers

Tuesday 30 August 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Fortune reports that the "yawning gap in tech skills" has resulted in a surprising shift in supply and demand in the software industry. And in many companies now, a growing trend of developer jobs being given to non-developers can be seen. From the article: That's because a relatively new technology, known as low-code or no-code platforms, is now doing a … [Link]

Mashable » Griffin's Bluetooth adapter is early bet on iPhone 7 removing headphone jack

Tuesday 30 August 19:27:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195174%2fgrffniphn1Feed-tw Feed-fbApple isn't letting any secrets slip before its Sept. 7 event, but a move by one major accessories maker hints that we may indeed see the end of the iPhone 7's headphone jack.  SEE ALSO: Apple sends out invites to iPhone 7 launch event Although no official announcement has been made about Apple doing away with the headphone jack, Griffin has … [Link]

Popular Science »  Exclusive: Listen To ‘Alchemy,’ Simonne Jones’ Song Made From Physics Data

Tuesday 30 August 19:14:43 UTC 2016

Entertainment The sounds of science Simonne Jones creates a song from science data. [Link]

Mashable » 'Frostpunk' considers the grim reality of surviving climate change

Tuesday 30 August 19:07:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19260%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Frostpunk uses an icy dystopian steampunk setting as the backdrop for a game that asks players to consider the choices that must be made in the name of survival on a frozen-over Earth. In the aftermath of a climate-changing global event, humanity has managed to eke out a continued existence by leaning on steam-powered technology. But society's old ways of … [Link]

WIRED » How Apple—and the Rest of Silicon Valley—Avoids the Tax Man

Tuesday 30 August 19:05:34 UTC 2016

How Apple—and the Rest of Silicon Valley—Avoids the Tax ManApple is not the only high-tech US firm taking advantage of tax loopholes in places like Ireland and the Cayman Islands. The post How Apple—and the Rest of Silicon Valley—Avoids the Tax Man appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Check out the new Election 2016 sets at YouTube Spaces in L.A. and New York

Tuesday 30 August 19:02:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195179%2f4x8a5135Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — YouTube is ready for the 2016 election. The video giant on Tuesday unveiled election-themed sets at its spaces in Los Angeles and New York.   SEE ALSO: Learn 'how to vote in every state' with help from John and Hank Green's new YouTube series People have come to YouTube to watch over 110 million hours of candidate and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Drug-induced abortion less safe in Ohio after 2011 law

Tuesday 30 August 19:00:13 UTC 2016

A law intended to improve the safety of abortion by medication tripled the rate of complications because it stopped physicians from following latest research [Link]

Mashable » Will.i.am's custom Tesla Model S is perfectly hideous

Tuesday 30 August 18:57:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19254%2fmaxresdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Last weekend, Will.i.am's customized and heavily modified Tesla Model S was spotted street-parked in Beverly Hills. Luckily (or unluckily, depending on your aesthetic sensibilities) for us, someone captured a walk-around video of the thing. From the detailed video shot in the dark, we can see that the rear doors have been made into rear-hinged suicide doors. However, they still retain … [Link]

Popular Science » Under the Shroud of Mt. Pinatubo's Massive Climate Impact

Tuesday 30 August 18:53:08 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News An experiment in global cooling The 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo led to global cooling, delaying the sea-level rise scientists have been expecting from global warming. [Link]

Mashable » Drunk man doesn't remember buying $40,000 bus

Tuesday 30 August 18:51:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195144%2f4474485052_6c733ffa36_oFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes, you just gotta buy a bus. Anyone who's spent a night out on the town knows how terrible it can be logging into your bank account the next morning to asses the damage, but not many can top Davie Little's recent drunken purchase. According to a Facebook post, Little was out partying in Ibiza last week when he apparently bought … [Link]

Slashdot » Europe's Net Neutrality Doesn't Ban BitTorrent Throttling

Tuesday 30 August 18:50:00 UTC 2016

Millions of Europeans will have to do with throttling on BitTorrent. The Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communication (BEREC) published its guidelines for Europe's net neutrality rules on Tuesday in which it hasn't challenged the BitTorrent throttling practices by many ISPs. TorrentFreak reports:Today, BEREC presented its final guidelines on the implementation of Europe's net neutrality rules. Compared to earlier … [Link]

Popular Science » Radars of the Lost Arc

Tuesday 30 August 18:48:08 UTC 2016

Military The science of combining sensors to intercept the apocalypse Raytheon video on missile defense with context. [Link]

Mashable » A Boston Celtics player bought esports organization Renegades

Tuesday 30 August 18:42:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194938%2fbf2030c414124d82a184ef6ecac620b9Feed-tw Feed-fbBoston Celtics player Jonas Jerebko purchased esports organization Renegades, which currently has teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty and Halo.  SEE ALSO: Shaq assembles an 'Overwatch' dream team under NRG Esports Jerebko, a self-proclaimed Counter-Strike player, is the latest traditional athlete to jump into the business-side of esportsShaquille O'Neal is one of the owners of esports organization NRG Esports, … [Link]

Mashable » Infamous Stanford rapist Brock Turner set for early release Friday

Tuesday 30 August 18:37:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194967%2f7790c31c72bd4f39a6015fe059df76a1Feed-tw Feed-fbBrock Turner is set to be released early from jail on Friday after serving half of what many critics think was already an appallingly lenient sentence after he was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman near a dumpster after a college party. Turner, who has been commonly dubbed the "Stanford rapist," was convicted in March and sentenced to six months … [Link]

WIRED » Twitter Shares Revenue With Video Makers

Tuesday 30 August 18:35:16 UTC 2016

Twitter Shares Revenue With Video MakersThe ailing social network hopes to get more people making videos for its service by applying a time-honored strategy. The post Twitter Shares Revenue With Video Makers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » A teen's senior photos were photobombed by a cute dog, and also a nude man

Tuesday 30 August 18:33:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19251%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-30_at_1.18.55_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbJillian Henry's senior photoshoot was a natural masterpiece — but not in the way she planned. The photos, taken by photographer Elena Nesbitt, are serene and stunning, and Oregon's Willamette River provided a gorgeous natural backdrop. SEE ALSO: No one noticed a student's exposed genitals in the yearbook until it was published Another part of the natural backdrop? A naked man … [Link]

Mashable » 9 surprising facts about the Statue of Liberty

Tuesday 30 August 18:26:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19140%2fsolhistorynologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom in the U.S. and around the world. Our new series, Hidden History, takes a look into New York's iconic monument, from it's beginnings in France to its hefty renovations in the 1980s.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time, Nyc, Manhattan, and Statue Of Liberty Rennovation [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' actress who plays Barb lands role in CW's Archie reboot

Tuesday 30 August 18:26:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195073%2fbarb-stranger-thingsFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Barb fans, rejoice! While it may take time to see "Justice for Barb" in Netflix's Stranger Things, Shannon Purser — the actress behind the fan favorite character — has landed a new role. Purser will star in at least three episodes of The CW’s Archie reboot Riverdale as Ethel Muggs. The show, developed by Roberto Aguire-Sacasa (Glee) and executive … [Link]

Mashable » Police called to Chris Brown's home after woman reports gun threat

Tuesday 30 August 18:26:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195089%2f156a209d7b1b4c71b0cdb3704a9cd297Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Police were called to the home of singer Chris Brown early Tuesday morning after a woman reported being threatened, Los Angeles Police Department sources have confirmed to Mashable. Robbery/homicide detectives responded to the report at 3:11 a.m. from Brown's home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Tarzana, the LAPD said. According to the Los Angeles Times and TMZ, … [Link]

Mashable » People are mocking this article on how to approach women wearing headphones

Tuesday 30 August 18:26:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195082%2fheadphones3Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A blog instructing people how to approach women wearing headphones is getting a lot of attention on Twitter — for all the wrong reasons.  SEE ALSO: This musician's tweet about sexist labelling in a record store will annoy you The article — published on men's grooming site The Modern Man — listed tips for approaching women on the street … [Link]

Mashable » Nearly 10,000 workers are suing Chipotle for wage theft

Tuesday 30 August 18:26:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195041%2fgettyimages-471371492Feed-tw Feed-fbAlmost 10,000 workers have a complaint against Chipotle.  The workers are suing the burrito chain for wage theft, claiming they were forced to work off the clock with no pay.  The case was filed in 2014, but 9,961 current and former employees had signed on to the class-action lawsuit as of Friday, CNNMoney reported.  The suit, Turner v. Chipotle, is the … [Link]

Mashable » MIT accepts student who never finished school

Tuesday 30 August 18:25:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194968%2fmit_high_schoolFeed-tw Feed-fbNot that schoolwork isn't important, but it turns out there are other ways to get into elite colleges like MIT. Take the story of Malvika Raj Joshi, a 17 year-old from Mumbai who recently received her acceptance letter from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Despite dropping out during Class VII school (the equivalent of seventh grade in the U.S.), Joshi was very … [Link]

Mashable » Cute animals take over the beach and live the island life

Tuesday 30 August 18:13:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f193612%2fgettyimages-472169747Feed-tw Feed-fbYou might have heard about the islands in Japan with the crazy cat populations. There are even more islands throughout the world that have been taken over by cute critters. There are even islands with swimming pigs. Island ecosystems are very different than mainland ones and once the population of a particular animal grows, it is certainly becomes noticeable. With no … [Link]

Mashable » What it was like to pretend to live on Mars inside a dome for a year

Tuesday 30 August 18:11:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19240%2fcrew_cohesion_focus_of_second_mars_simulation_mission.mp4.00_00_42_28.still001Feed-tw Feed-fbSix scientists just spent a year inside a dome in Hawaii as they replicated what life would be like if they lived on Mars. NASA funded the experiment, which is meant to help figure out how crews could survive on Mars when a real mission is ready for launch.  The dome has two levels, a 993-square-foot ground floor with common rooms … [Link]

Slashdot » Mitsubishi Says Overstated Mileage For More Vehicle Models

Tuesday 30 August 18:10:00 UTC 2016

Earlier this year Mitsubishi admitted to using some less-than-correct tactics when calculating the fuel economy of four of its Japanese market vehicles. But that wasn't the end of the scandal. The Japanese transport ministry has announced that its investigation into Mitsubishi's practices has revealed eight additional vehicles with misreported fuel economy numbers. Reuters reports: Earlier in the day, Japan's transport … [Link]

WIRED » How to Ace the FAA’s New Test and Become a Pro Drone Pilot

Tuesday 30 August 17:58:45 UTC 2016

How to Ace the FAA’s New Test and Become a Pro Drone PilotDrone regulations kicked in yesterday, and the first ones to pass have spoken. The post How to Ace the FAA’s New Test and Become a Pro Drone Pilot appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mysterious signal unlikely to be aliens after SETI draws a blank

Tuesday 30 August 17:46:04 UTC 2016

Radio telescopes across the world are swinging toward an intriguing signal that could point toward an intelligent extraterrestrial civilisation, but have come up empty [Link]

Popular Science » Decorate Your Desk With This DIY Personal Sky Puppet

Tuesday 30 August 17:45:13 UTC 2016

DIY A wacky waving tube guy of your very own Decorate your desk with a DIY version of the wacky waving inflatable tube guy. [Link]

WIRED » How Quickly Climate Change Is Accelerating, in 167 Maps

Tuesday 30 August 17:42:41 UTC 2016

How Quickly Climate Change Is Accelerating, in 167 MapsBlue stands for cooler temperatures, and red for warmer ones. Over time, these maps get really red. The post How Quickly Climate Change Is Accelerating, in 167 Maps appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Welcome To Alphanumeric Car Hell

Tuesday 30 August 17:30:00 UTC 2016

Jason H. Harper, writing for The Verge: Et tu, Hyundai? Until recently, the Korean brand offered two upmarket cars, the Genesis and the Equus. The first name had biblical shades and the latter shared a title with a play where an adolescent likes to get naked and straddle horses. So while the connotations were a bit muddled, at least they … [Link]

Popular Science » Where Great White Sharks Spend Their Childhoods

Tuesday 30 August 17:29:28 UTC 2016

Animals The first great white nursery found in the Northern Atlantic The research group OCEARCH has identified what appears to be the first great white nursery in the North Atlantic. [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat makes custom geofilters easier with new templates

Tuesday 30 August 17:26:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194960%2fapply_geofilter.jpgFeed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat wants to make your party planning easier. The mobile storytelling app has released customizable templates for geofilters, the in-app illustrations that are seen more than 1 billion times every day. Now, Snapchat users can go to the on-demand geofilter page on desktop to access a set of tools for designing their own. Users choose a theme — birthdays, celebrations and weddings … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Consistency Matters Across the Media Types Offered by an API

Tuesday 30 August 17:21:36 UTC 2016

Over on DZone — one of my favorite app development sites — Toyella technical director Rob Allen has published a rather opinionated post regarding the all-important "media-type" component of RESTful APIs while also delving into the religious debate of what is and what is not a RESTful API. [Link]

Mashable » Queen Elizabeth is hiring a live-in housekeeper for Buckingham Palace

Tuesday 30 August 17:15:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194850%2f95ceef23860b45deb0e2013f4af0e1c3Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you've ever wanted to live at Buckingham Palace, now may be your chance. The Royal Household currently has online listings for a handful of new staffers, and the most intriguing one is for a full-time live-in Housekeeping Assistant in Queen Elizabeth's London mansion. SEE ALSO: The Internet is having a royal field day with the queen's 'green screen' outfit "This … [Link]

WIRED » Inside the Robot-Run Genetics Lab of Tomorrow (Just Watch Your Step)

Tuesday 30 August 17:10:21 UTC 2016

Inside the Robot-Run Genetics Lab of Tomorrow (Just Watch Your Step)Counsyl is one of the first fully-automated genetic testing labs in the country. The post Inside the Robot-Run Genetics Lab of Tomorrow (Just Watch Your Step) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Warren Beatty's Howard Hughes movie 'Rules Don't Apply' will open AFI Fest

Tuesday 30 August 17:01:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19247%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Rules Don't Apply, the Warren Beatty romantic comedy/drama about Howard Hughes that's four decades in the making, is finally squaring up for a landing. The film will make its world premiere Nov. 10 as the opening night gala at AFI Fest, the American Film Institute's annual program that's traditionally rich with awards-season fare, the festival announced Tuesday. … [Link]

Mashable » Drake has a billboard problem and the first step is admitting it

Tuesday 30 August 16:52:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194978%2f6e49d900256447a4b3b0e8930306fbfeFeed-tw Feed-fbDrake isn't satisfied with just press releases, tweets and Instagram posts.  As the Toronto rapper makes his way across the country on his Summer 16 tour, he has been making his mark on the road with a series of billboards that range from teasing projects to showing some love for RiRi.  SEE ALSO: Drake teases new short film 'Please Forgive Me' … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » CrowdRiff Announces Visual Influence API for Travel Industry

Tuesday 30 August 16:52:41 UTC 2016

CrowdRiff, a travel and hospitality industry visual influence platform, announced an API that enables marketers to integrate CrowdRiff functionality into products and campaigns. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Lets Users Prompt Danger Alert

Tuesday 30 August 16:50:00 UTC 2016

Facebook's Safety Check is a handy service that allows people to let their friends and family know they are okay in an event of emergency. The social giant announced the next major step for this feature. From a BBC report: Facebook is to enable members to trigger its Safety Check service themselves if a dangerous event occurs near them. Until … [Link]

Mashable » Zika cases just rose to 82 in Singapore

Tuesday 30 August 16:44:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194995%2fh_52991375Feed-tw Feed-fbThe number of Zika cases continues to climb in Singapore, where the virus is understood to have been introduced by an individual returning from travels, and rapidly started spreading locally over the weekend. Twenty-six more cases were confirmed late on Tuesday, bringing the tally now to 82 after authorities confirmed 15 on Monday and 41 on Sunday. SEE ALSO: This is … [Link]

Mashable » This daughter gave her stepfather the ultimate birthday gift

Tuesday 30 August 16:41:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19234%2fdad-adoption-papersFeed-tw Feed-fb Dads are notoriously hard to buy presents for, but sometimes kids can go above and beyond the expectations for gift giving. Gabriella Lynde from Port Richey, Florida, gave her stepfather the ultimate gift for his birthday: adoption papers. Like any true dad, he starts opening the gift by torturing everyone around him. He slowly rips away the tissue paper, and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dogs process language like us and can tell when we praise them

Tuesday 30 August 16:34:59 UTC 2016

Brain scans have found that dogs use different parts of their brains to process speech, and can tell what words mean if we use the right tone [Link]

Popular Science » Mosquitoes Can Pass Zika Along To Offspring

Tuesday 30 August 16:29:23 UTC 2016

Health A new study indicates that the virus may persist through winter Zika-carrying mosquitoes can pass the virus on to their offspring. [Link]

Mashable » Cat rescued from Italy quake rubble after five days

Tuesday 30 August 16:20:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194903%2f14184479_10153974950828224_3322564487481472716_nFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter more than five days, Daniela, a survivor of the devastating 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck central Italy, had little hope to find her pet cat Gioia – which means 'Joy' in Italian.  The cat had been trapped under the rubble in Daniela's house in Amatrice, one of the worst-hit areas by the quake, which killed 292 people.  Unable to come back … [Link]

Mashable » Extremely lucky dog narrowly escapes death on a race track

Tuesday 30 August 16:15:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19212%2f8aeff0c57d234e2eb01d1d4a03b963e1Feed-tw Feed-fb There's dumb luck, and then there's this dog. A car rally in Bolivia nearly turned from exciting race to a tragic event after a stray dog wandered directly onto the racetrack.  SEE ALSO: Sea dog and land dog enjoy a little playtime Fans attending the second stage of the El Rally Codasur watched as the dog wandered onto the track, but … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Endangered dolphin with broken blowhole learns to mouth-breathe

Tuesday 30 August 16:13:53 UTC 2016

What to do when your blowhole is blocked? A dolphin has learned to breathe through its mouth instead, even though it’s not usually an option for them [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Close To Beating Amazon, Microsoft For a Major Cloud Client: Sources

Tuesday 30 August 16:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a CNBC report: Google's aggressive push into cloud computing, where it trails Amazon.com and Microsoft, has put the internet giant in the lead position to land a marquee client: PayPal. While Google is the front-runner, according to people familiar with the matter, PayPal is evaluating the other leading providers and hasn't made any final decisions. PayPal … [Link]

Mashable » Old Navy draws ire for subtly sexist 'Ghostbusters' toddler tees

Tuesday 30 August 16:09:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19227%2fghostbusters-old-navyFeed-tw Feed-fbToday in everyday sexism: Old Navy's drawing criticism for the sexist subtext in a pair of Ghostbusters t-shirts geared toward toddler boys and girls. Per Jezebel, though Ghostbusters t-shirts are offered in both the Toddler Boys' and Toddler Girls' section of its online store, the shirts themselves are far from similar.  For the boys, Old Navy offers a plain gray t-shirt … [Link]

Mashable » Oh hey, there's a thing called knight fighting and it's insanely violent

Tuesday 30 August 16:06:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19224%2feabae795e1354fb3854a9a86f1fe2121Feed-tw Feed-fb Well, this does not look nearly as fun as A Knight's Tale made it out to be. M-1 Global, a mixed martial arts organization based out of Russia, holds regular "knight fights" as part of their fight nights. In these battles, two people dressed in full suits of armor, with swords and shields, just absolutely go medieval on one another. … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to speak at the 2016 Social Good Summit

Tuesday 30 August 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f188258%2fd54aacab3a184c15a695f1bd1a8d5c43Feed-tw Feed-fbU.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be speaking at the 2016 Social Good Summit, a two-day conference examining the impact of technology and new media on global social good initiatives. In his time as vice president, Biden has used his 36 years of experience in the U.S. Senate to advise President Obama on matters of international diplomacy. Domestically, Biden has led … [Link]

Mashable » Police officer risks life to pull man off tracks moments before train arrives

Tuesday 30 August 15:46:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19203%2fhero-cleanFeed-tw Feed-fbOfficer Victor Ortiz is being hailed as a hero after the incident. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Officer, Us World, and Us [Link]

WIRED » Amazon Echo Now Lets You Control Your Sonos Speakers

Tuesday 30 August 15:36:50 UTC 2016

Amazon Echo Now Lets You Control Your Sonos SpeakersAlexa, play those super-nice speakers over there. The post Amazon Echo Now Lets You Control Your Sonos Speakers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Not Using Smartphones Can Improve Productivity By 26%, Says Study

Tuesday 30 August 15:31:00 UTC 2016

Smartphones do a plethora of things for us. But if you stopped using them, you might actually start seeing improvements in the work you do. From a Business-Standard report: The study, commissioned by Kaspersky Lab, showed that employees' performance improved 26 percent when their smartphones were taken away. The experiment tested the behaviour of 95 persons between 19 and 56 … [Link]

Mashable » One of the world's biggest tech shows is about to begin

Tuesday 30 August 15:30:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f192552%2fnewgearvrFeed-tw Feed-fbIf CES is the tech industry's Super Bowl, IFA is like the NCAA Football Bowl. Not quite the trendsetting tech event of the year, but still worth getting excited for. Held annually in Berlin, Germany, IFA is essentially Europe's version of CES with one big key difference: It's open to the public and not just industry folks. Also in attendance: Mashable. … [Link]

WIRED » Genes Might Be Helping the Tasmanian Devil Fight Off Face Cancer

Tuesday 30 August 15:30:11 UTC 2016

Genes Might Be Helping the Tasmanian Devil Fight Off Face CancerGenetic techniques are going to change the way that conservationists save endangered species. The post Genes Might Be Helping the Tasmanian Devil Fight Off Face Cancer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Read Tim Cook's open letter to Europe after tax ruling

Tuesday 30 August 15:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194821%2ff63694613c6e4d32b739b9eb3e9a1418Feed-tw Feed-fbApple CEO Tim Cook is not pleased by a recent European Commission ruling that stated Apple must pay Ireland $14.5 billion in unpaid taxes.  Cook wrote in a letter, published on Apple's website, the ruling is an attempt to rewrite Irish tax law, and has "no basis in fact or law." The Irish government agrees with Apple, and the two plan … [Link]

Mashable » Uber riders can now use pre-tax commuter money

Tuesday 30 August 15:28:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194875%2fgettyimages-542082090Feed-tw Feed-fbUber is getting into pre-tax money.  Customers can now use their commuter dollars (which aren't subject to taxes) to pay for certain Uber rides. Uber announced the policy in an email to New York users Tuesday morning.  The move into commuter benefits is through a partnership with WageWorks, a popular national employee benefits platform.  It's a small but important step as … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj's 'Side to Side' video makes gyms seem fun

Tuesday 30 August 15:27:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19226%2fa92bd492eaa84576a9ac3c6ef4beae61Feed-tw Feed-fb If Ariana Grande wrote a song called "Side to Side" as an excuse to whip her ponytail back and forth, that's okay.  There's plenty of that in the new video, co-starring Nicki Minaj, at the combination gym and club of your nightmares and/or fantasies, just like their VMA performance. Ariana Grande just really hates childhood obesity! They're joined by a … [Link]

Mashable » If the Doctor had a bad day on 'Doctor Who'

Tuesday 30 August 15:20:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18883%2fpwkp6qkp-720Feed-tw Feed-fbIn this episode of our CineFix series Bad Days, Doctor Who's time-traveling scientist, The Doctor, takes a trip to the UK to see a companion. Things take a turn though, and his visit doesn't end up quite like he expected.   Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Animation, Entertainment, Movies, and Cinefix [Link]

Popular Science » UC Berkeley Is Investigating How To Design Robots That Can Learn Human Values

Tuesday 30 August 15:19:14 UTC 2016

Science Future AI will watch us to find out what’s important The University of California, Berkeley has launched a new center dedicated to finding ways to make artificial intelligence more user-friendly this week. [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' counters: How to shut down every Tank hero

Tuesday 30 August 15:15:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f192498%2foverwatch_tank_countersFeed-tw Feed-fbAll Overwatch heroes exist in a delicate balance. Each member of the game's large roster brings a wholly unique set of abilities to any firefight, and yet somehow no one feels overpowered or "better" than anyone else. And the secret to that success? Every hero can be countered. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master Overwatch rewards good … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden tries (and fails) to work out in Kanye West's gym

Tuesday 30 August 15:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19204%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb James Corden is really fed up and all he wants to do is finish his workout. Geez.  The Late Late Show host spoofed Kanye West's latest music video for the track "Fade" off of West's latest album, The Life of Pablo. The original video features Teyana Taylor dancing throughout the space, and in the spoof, Corden finds himself right in … [Link]

Popular Science » Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer

Tuesday 30 August 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Animals Tiny pieces of their genome have changed since the disease arrived Tasmanian devils may be evolving to resist devil facial tumor disease, which has wiped out nearly 80 percent of their population over the past 20 years. [Link]

Mashable » An animal shelter has dog slumber parties, and we've got our footie pajamas ready

Tuesday 30 August 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194107%2fsub-buzz-29559-1472481157-1Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat’s better than watching a great movie and eating snacks while wearing pajamas with your best friends? Doing all of that with a bunch of dogs, too. SEE ALSO: Hero dogs save children from Italy earthquake rubble The LifeLine Animal Project, a shelter in Atlanta, has begun offering pajama parties with dogs, so now that dream can be a reality. Here, … [Link]

Mashable » New partnerships will let you tell your Sonos speakers what music to play

Tuesday 30 August 14:59:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195025%2fsonos_and_alexaFeed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK — Sonos took a look at the future and realized it's time to put partners first. The wireless audio company announced it would roll out Amazon Alexa integration early next year, enabling voice control for Sonos systems. It's also pushing out a host of other software updates, including one that will let Spotify users control their Sonos systems with … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Ordered To Pay Up To $14.5 Billion in EU Tax Crackdown, Cook Refutes EU's Conclusion

Tuesday 30 August 14:50:00 UTC 2016

Apple has been ordered to pay a record sum of 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) plus interest after the European Commission said Ireland illegally slashed the iPhone maker's tax bill, in a crackdown on fiscal loopholes that also risks inflaming tensions with the United States Treasury. According to the European Union regulator, Apple benefited from selective tax treatment that gave … [Link]

Mashable » The Doctor is in for a real bad day on ‘Doctor Who’

Tuesday 30 August 14:48:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f18884%2fdoctorwho2baddaysnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb In this episode of our CineFix series Bad Days, Doctor Who's time-traveling scientist, The Doctor, takes a trip to the UK to see a companion. Things take a turn though, and his visit doesn't end up quite like he expected.   Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ 9 secrets you didn't know about the Statue of Liberty Mountain Dew … [Link]

Popular Science » First Cargo Launched By Reused SpaceX Rocket Will Be A Telecom Satellite

Tuesday 30 August 14:45:36 UTC 2016

Space Reduce, reuse, recycle Ever since SpaceX successfully landed a rocket in December 2015, the world has been waiting to see when the first reusable rocket would emerge from storage to fly… [Link]

Mashable » Optical illusion has everyone wondering what happened to this woman's torso

Tuesday 30 August 14:41:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19202%2fb28b6c2daac14d24a281d09862cc380fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe unrealistic body standards placed upon women this summer have gotten out of hand. A Reddit user uploaded an image of a woman's head floating above water level in a pool with the comment "Do those legs go all the way up?" SEE ALSO: Serbian artist's drawings aren't 3D, but they sure do look like it Her torso is missing in … [Link]

Mashable » Hangry little hedgehog will only cheer up if you give him treats

Tuesday 30 August 14:39:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19205%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-30_at_9.38.36_amFeed-tw Feed-fbThe world is a dark place when hunger strikes. Azuki, a little hedgehog in Japan, can be a very grumpy pet when he hasn't had his favorite treat in a while. Luckily, it only takes a bite of some delicious apples to put a smile on Azuki's face. SEE ALSO: This hedgehog lying spread-eagle to cool down is all of us … [Link]

Mashable » Apple TV can now deliver Papa John's pizza for your binge watching needs

Tuesday 30 August 14:38:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194798%2fppajhns87Feed-tw Feed-fbJust days before Apple launches a wealth of new product goodness, U.S. food chain Papa John's has announced an amazing new feature designed for Apple consumers: pizza via your TV.  On Tuesday, Papa John's launched a new app that allows customers to order directly from Apple TV. SEE ALSO: Apple releases its new TV Remote app for iPhone Thankfully, the app … [Link]

Popular Science » Sonos Adds Amazon's Alexa And Better Spotify Integration To Speakers

Tuesday 30 August 14:37:11 UTC 2016

Gadgets Sonos joins forces with a virtual assistant Sonos adds Amazon Alexa and better Spotify integration to its software offering… [Link]

WIRED » President Barack Obama Will Guest-Edit WIRED’s November Issue

Tuesday 30 August 14:30:20 UTC 2016

President Barack Obama Will Guest-Edit WIRED’s November IssueOur 44th president is a relentless optimist, just like WIRED. And he's the first ever commander-in-chief to edit a magazine. The post President Barack Obama Will Guest-Edit WIRED’s November Issue appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » My Week Conquering San Francisco on the Boosted Board 2

Tuesday 30 August 14:30:19 UTC 2016

My Week Conquering San Francisco on the Boosted Board 2Boosted’s new electric longboard is a little more rugged, and a little longer-lasting. It's still a lot of fun to ride. The post My Week Conquering San Francisco on the Boosted Board 2 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Watch Kevin Bacon and Jimmy Fallon sing Tom Petty's 'Free Horses'

Tuesday 30 August 14:20:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19206%2f2dc1d53a7219414386f4baf385c1e38fFeed-tw Feed-fbPeople with closure issues: Watch with caution.  Kevin Bacon appeared as Tom Petty on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, and the two funny dudes put a new, horsey spin on Petty's "Free Fallin'." SEE ALSO: Kevin Bacon demands more male nudity in Hollywood The gig was part of Fallon's segment First Drafts of Rock, in which imagined first … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Unveils Full Details of Kaby Lake 7th Gen Core Series Processors

Tuesday 30 August 14:10:00 UTC 2016

Reader MojoKid writes: Intel is readying a new family of processors, based on its next-gen Kaby Lake microarchitecture, that will be the foundation of the company's upcoming 7th Generation Core processors. Although Kaby Lake marks a departure from Intel's "tick-tock" release cadence, there have been some tweaks made to its 14nm manufacturing process (called 14nm+) that have resulted in significant … [Link]

Mashable » Drive.AI ready to add layer of humanity to robot cars

Tuesday 30 August 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f193295%2f366166fc21014b74855944aef0ed0eaeFeed-tw Feed-fbStepping in front of a self-driving car is the automotive equivalent of a trust fall. You believe the car can see you and does not plan to run you down, but you can’t catch the eye of a driver, since whoever is sitting in the driver’s seat is not actually in control — or paying attention. There’s no nod or wave, … [Link]

Mashable » Mophie's new, cheaper battery packs let you Snapchat longer

Tuesday 30 August 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f192496%2fthumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbMophie just unveiled its most affordable batteries yet. Among the accessory maker's new lineup of external batteries is the Powerstation Mini, which starts at $29.95. SEE ALSO: New battery tech could double smartphone battery life by 2017 The Mini is a new, smaller, take on the company's signature Powerstation line. The 3,000 mAh batteries come in five different colors — pink, … [Link]

Popular Science » The Tenuous Tale of Contraceptive Hormones and HIV Risk

Tuesday 30 August 14:00:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers are trying to determine the answer to a decade-old question For years, researchers have tried to identify any links between hormonal contraception and HIV infection. Now there may be answers to provide guidance. [Link]

Popular Science » The Man Who Lit The Dark Web

Tuesday 30 August 13:55:04 UTC 2016

Technology Data-mining tools are helping cops bust open online human trafficking Chris white went from Harvard science to military intelligence. Now his tools are helping bust sex-trafficking rings… [Link]

Mashable » There's a new Tube map to help you get your steps up

Tuesday 30 August 13:47:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f191338%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-26_at_12.13.24Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Choosing between arriving at work on time and getting in some cheeky steps is such a struggle. And thanks to Pokémon eggs, the pressure to squeeze in those steps is greater than ever before. SEE ALSO: London is hiring a 'night czar' and people are confused Thankfully, Transport for London (TfL) has just released an official Tube map showing … [Link]

Popular Science » Your Dog Can Understand Vocabulary, And Your Tone Of Voice

Tuesday 30 August 13:37:12 UTC 2016

Animals Researchers delve into the secret life of pets Any dog owner can tell you, dogs are excellent listeners. But how much do they really understand? [Link]

Popular Science » This Company Wants To Turn Your Car Into A Driverless Car

Tuesday 30 August 13:37:11 UTC 2016

Cars 'Drive.AI' sells a kit to convert your beater. Also: it wants to put emoji on top of it. Drive.ai wants to change how commuters think of driving… [Link]

WIRED » The Plan to Make Self-Driving Cars Speak Human

Tuesday 30 August 13:30:15 UTC 2016

The Plan to Make Self-Driving Cars Speak HumanStartup Drive.ai wants to make fully autonomous cars that speak with the drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists around them. The post The Plan to Make Self-Driving Cars Speak Human appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » What Will Happen To OSIRIS-REx's Asteroid Sample?

Tuesday 30 August 13:00:27 UTC 2016

Space The journey from Bennu to Earth and the future OSIRIS-REx will return the largest sample of an asteroid ever collected… [Link]

Mashable » Uber releases Local Offers so Visa cardholders can earn discounted rides

Tuesday 30 August 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194670%2fscreenshotFeed-tw Feed-fbUber is already an integral part of many people's commutes, but now the ride-hailing giant wants to buy loyalty from its users via purchases made during the rest of the day.  It has partnered with Visa on a new program called Uber Local Offers, the companies announced Tuesday.  Uber riders who have a Visa credit card registered in the app will … [Link]

Mashable » Intel's new 7th-gen chips will turn your MacBook into a 4K-ready beast

Tuesday 30 August 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f190927%2f7th_gen_intel_core_u-series_with_logoFeed-tw Feed-fbChances are if you've got a PC or a Mac, it's powered by an Intel processor.  The chipmaker rules with an iron fist (sorry, AMD), commanding roughly 85% of the desktop CPU market. And that dominance shows no sign of ending now that Intel has announced its seventh-generation Core-branded processors, codenamed "Kaby Lake." The new chips are designed to help bring … [Link]

Slashdot » Grumpy Cat Wants $600K From 'Pirating' Coffee Maker

Tuesday 30 August 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Eloking quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Grumpy Cat is not pleased, yet. Her owners have asked a California federal court to issue a $600,000 judgment against a coffee maker which allegedly exploited their copyrights (PDF). In addition, they want damages for trademark and contract breach, and a ban on the company in question from selling any associated Grumpy Cat merchandise. … [Link]

Mashable » Sling TV looks to go national with new ad campaign

Tuesday 30 August 12:59:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194669%2fe18de32df74d4ac3b21ebbfdd7acabd6Feed-tw Feed-fbDish Network is about to make a major push for Sling TV, its Internet-based TV service.  Sling is launching its first nationwide TV ad campaign, and its putting cable subscribers squarely in its sights.  Featuring Danny Trejo, the spots are meant to push people to act on their biggest gripes about traditional cable packages. The campaign is a major step for … [Link]

Mashable » This Indian company is promising a $7 Android smartphone

Tuesday 30 August 12:55:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194684%2fchampone-india-7dollarphoneFeed-tw Feed-fbHow does one sell a new smartphone brand in the world's fastest growing market that already has more than 65 established players? SEE ALSO: After dubious $3 smartphone, another Indian company promises a $13 3G Android smartphone If we go by what has been happening in India in the recent months, cheap marketing gimmicks is the answer you are looking for. … [Link]

Mashable » 9 secrets you didn't know about the Statue of Liberty

Tuesday 30 August 12:51:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19198%2fhhthumnologoFeed-tw Feed-fb The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom in the U.S. and around the world. Our new series, Hidden History, takes a look into New York's iconic monument, from it's beginnings in France to its hefty renovations in the 1980s.  Mountain Dew versus Coca-Cola experiment shows which drink dissolves teeth quickest Flinging a hammer at a mirror in extreme … [Link]

Mashable » This man's query about a 47-year flight connection escalated hilariously

Tuesday 30 August 12:45:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194660%2fskyscanner_thread_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — There's a lot of competition for the greatest ever social media brand response out there, but Jen — a member of travel company Skyscanner's Facebook team — may just have taken the top spot. SEE ALSO: This man's complaint about a dead worm in his cucumber escalated hilariously The thread started last week, after a confusing flight suggestion from … [Link]

WIRED » Is This Film the First True Live-Action Virtual Reality?

Tuesday 30 August 12:31:56 UTC 2016

Is This Film the First True Live-Action Virtual Reality?The quick clip, created by Lytro, brings true depth to film for what might be the first time ever. The post Is This Film the First True Live-Action Virtual Reality? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » What happened to this plane after take off is the stuff of nightmares

Tuesday 30 August 12:30:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194615%2fflybeFeed-tw Feed-fbJust imagine that you're sitting on a plane after take off and you feel an odd shudder, have a casual look out of the window and see the tyre has burst.  How's that for a perfect way to start your flight nightmare?  Well, that's exactly what happened to the passengers of Flybe flight 1274 from Amsterdam to Manchester.  The plane was … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Typhoon Lionrock crashes into Japan’s tsunami-hit coastline

Tuesday 30 August 12:23:21 UTC 2016

Typhoon Lionrock made landfall near the city of Ofunato, about 480 kilometres north east of Tokyo, and has caused mass evacuations [Link]

Mashable » Singapore posts perfect clapback to BuzzFeed's ice-cream sandwich snub

Tuesday 30 August 12:15:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194600%2fe3de3213d469450abadd5fa8f17a82f5Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter a BuzzFeed article slammed the eating of ice cream sandwich-style, the Singapore Tourism Board has hit back in a bid to defend one of the nation's most popular street snacks. The original article, posted a week ago, went viral in Singapore after someone noticed an ice cream wrapped in bread made the list of "absolute worst sandwiches that have ever … [Link]

Mashable » This musician's tweet about sexist labelling in a record store will annoy you

Tuesday 30 August 11:40:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19190%2f07abb78534d84c9aa8f13b1e040e3c0eFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If you've ever been frustrated by the sight of a record shop placing artists into a genre called "female vocalists", then look away nowBritish singer Kate Nash tweeted a photo she took while perusing a music store yesterday, which prompted something of a tweet storm.  Nash spotted a category in a record store entitled "females of all description". Nice.  … [Link]

WIRED » Conservation Has a Big Problem With Charismatic Carnivores

Tuesday 30 August 11:30:44 UTC 2016

Conservation Has a Big Problem With Charismatic CarnivoresMostly because humanity's a species of power-tripping space hogs. The post Conservation Has a Big Problem With Charismatic Carnivores appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Bet Your Whole Kitchen Can’t Tuck Into a Closet Like in This Tokyo Pad

Tuesday 30 August 11:30:41 UTC 2016

Bet Your Whole Kitchen Can’t Tuck Into a Closet Like in This Tokyo PadThe key to micro-living is multifunctionality. Minorpoet's design proves multipurpose-ing one's home needn't involve a levitating bed or a robot wall. The post Bet Your Whole Kitchen Can’t Tuck Into a Closet Like in This Tokyo Pad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Ocean Made These Wild Photos. Yes, Really

Tuesday 30 August 11:30:23 UTC 2016

The Ocean Made These Wild Photos. Yes, ReallyMeghann Riepenhoff dunks light-sensitive paper into the ocean, creating fantastic textures and colors. The post The Ocean Made These Wild Photos. Yes, Really appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Sorry, But Your Browser Password Manager Probably Isn’t Enough

Tuesday 30 August 11:30:18 UTC 2016

Sorry, But Your Browser Password Manager Probably Isn’t EnoughA breach of Opera's sync system shows that saving passwords in your browser isn't your best security bet. The post Sorry, But Your Browser Password Manager Probably Isn't Enough appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Here’s Everything You Need to Watch on Netflix Next Month

Tuesday 30 August 11:30:09 UTC 2016

Here’s Everything You Need to Watch on Netflix Next MonthNetflix is getting into the Fall TV game in a big way this year. Here's what you need to prioritize in your streaming queue. The post Here's Everything You Need to Watch on Netflix Next Month appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Mountain Dew versus Coca-Cola experiment shows which drink dissolves teeth quickest

Tuesday 30 August 11:20:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19192%2ftooth_dissolving_experimentFeed-tw Feed-fb Ever wondered exactly what effect those sweet, sugary drinks might be having on your teeth? We know fizzy drinks like Mountain Dew and Coca-Cola aren't great for the old gnashers, but the video above — a guest episode of Tom Scott's "Things you might not know" series from fellow science YouTuber Chase at ScienceC — shows the exact effect the … [Link]

Mashable » LG unveils 'world's largest' ultrawide monitor

Tuesday 30 August 11:04:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194547%2flgFeed-tw Feed-fbA few years ago, LG figured out that wide-aspect 16:9 monitors just don't cut it for a modern power user's needs. The company then started churning out ultrawide 21:9 monitors that offer a ton of horizontal screen real estate, reducing the need for a second monitor.  Later this week at the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, the company will show … [Link]

Mashable » Woman falls asleep in Uber, gets charged £84.95 for 35-mile detour

Tuesday 30 August 10:35:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194570%2fuber_journey_tweet_hannah_warmanFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Remember that British guy who got charged £102 ($133) back in March for an Uber he took home after a night out? The one that should have taken about 20 minutes, but took considerably longer after the driver went on a very windy detour? Well this one's sort of like that, only worse. SEE ALSO: Uber drivers are under … [Link]

Mashable » Store launches 'slow shopping' for elderly customers and people with disabilities

Tuesday 30 August 10:20:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194568%2fd5adf6b229084388ba6ee0a9731502a7Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Shopping isn't necessarily the most relaxing experience. But one UK supermarket will be slowing down the pace for two hours each day to help elderly customers and people with disabilities.   SEE ALSO: British store launches 'quiet hour' for shoppers with autism Sainsbury’s in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, is trialling a new concept called 'slow shopping', tailored to accommodate … [Link]

Mashable » Apple must pay up to $14.5bn in Irish taxes, EU Commission says

Tuesday 30 August 10:17:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194564%2fgettyimages-597888996Feed-tw Feed-fbThe European Commission has estimated that Apple has to pay 13bn euros ($14.5bn) in retroactive taxes to Ireland after an in-depth state aid investigation.   SEE ALSO: The Apple Store is now simply 'Apple,' company says The 130-page ruling by EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager follows a three-year probe into Apple's Irish tax affairs.  It establishes that Ireland violated EU law … [Link]

Mashable » Apple might finally refresh its MacBook lineup, and in a big way

Tuesday 30 August 10:13:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194569%2ffecbe976aa4f41a4bed3f0d29e8bbdeaFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're looking to buy a new MacBook, iMac or a Mac Pro computer, we feel for you.  Apple hasn't launched any major updates to any of these devices in ages, and buying anything now feels like a wrong move as everyone feels a major update is in order.  But when is this sorely needed update coming? According to a new … [Link]

Slashdot » Hunt For Ninth Planet Reveals Distant Solar System Objects

Tuesday 30 August 10:00:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 writes: Astronomers have discovered several new objects orbiting the Sun at extremely great distances beyond the orbit of Neptune. The most interesting new discovery is 2014 FE72: "2014 FE72 is the first distant Oort Cloud object found with an orbit entirely beyond Neptune," reports Carnegie Institution for Science. "It has an orbit that takes the object so far away … [Link]

Mashable » Flinging a hammer at a mirror in extreme slow motion has unexpected results

Tuesday 30 August 9:48:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19186%2fhammer_through_glass_slow_motionFeed-tw Feed-fb Dan Gruchy, of Slow Mo Guys YouTube fame, has apparently managed to wrack up 23 years of mirror-shattering bad luck (yes, we know its not a multiple of seven but he's spent some bad-luck years already). After the video above, though, he's back up to 30. For their latest venture into the sweet world of slow motion, Gavin Free and … [Link]

Mashable » This Gene Wilder tribute is corny in the best possible way

Tuesday 30 August 9:21:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194543%2fap_16242695980199Feed-tw Feed-fbFans of Gene Wilder, the comic actor and writer who played Willy Wonka and starred in Mel Brooks' classic Young Frankenstein, are remembering his extraordinary career in all sorts of ways.  SEE ALSO: Fans remember Gene Wilder by sharing his most brilliant film moments But one particular homage has touched our hearts for its wild imagination:  York Maze, the largest maze … [Link]

Mashable » Inside UPI: How India is bringing mobile banking to 1.3 billion people

Tuesday 30 August 8:30:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194525%2fap_08093002951Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia is embarking on an ambitious project that hopes to bring banking to every smartphone user in the country.  SEE ALSO: Kanye West just showed us the future of mobile payments For decades, the country of more than 1.3 billion people has struggled to bring hundreds of millions of its citizens to a bank. The penetration of bank accounts, and by … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand could actually be too good at rugby, and that's a problem

Tuesday 30 August 8:19:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194520%2fa58ea4b353204096a89eaebbfe2e4b68Feed-tw Feed-fbAnother year, and another painful, crushing defeat for Australia at the hands of New Zealand's rugby team. But in this sport, being too good has become something of a worry. SEE ALSO: Fiji's rugby sevens coach given land and chief's name as Olympic 'thank you' Kiwis have always been amongst the strongest competitors in the game of rugby union and their … [Link]

Mashable » YouTuber sweats up a storm eating the 'world's spiciest noodles'

Tuesday 30 August 7:49:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19181%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Somehow, it never gets old watching people torture themselves with spicy food. Ben Ten, a YouTuber who vlogs as Awesome Eats, was in Jakarta, Indonesia and filmed himself eating at a local stall in Abang Adek famous for its super spicy noodle dish. It appears the noodles are regular Indomie-brand instant ramen, but the chef throws in 100 chilli padis … [Link]

Mashable » Indonesia fights to put out hundreds of forest fires, as schools shut due to smog

Tuesday 30 August 7:40:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194515%2fap_905191869193Feed-tw Feed-fbHundreds of firefighters and military troops have been deployed to the raging forest fires in Indonesia's Sumatra to put them out, as air pollution levels in the region surge. The firefighters are working round the clock across 338 fires detected in Sumatra's Riau province and Kalimantan, between Friday and Sunday.  Indonesian police officers and firemen extinguish the fire at a forest in Rokan Hulu, Riau province, Indonesia, 28 August 2016. Indonesian police officers and firemen extinguish the fire at a forest … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla drivers who abuse Autopilot could lose Autosteer function

Tuesday 30 August 7:34:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194361%2fap_349603283103__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbTesla might soon be planning to limit Autopilot, but just for those drivers who abuse it. Following several crashes and one fatality, Autopilot updates in Tesla's version 8.0 software may include programming that limits functions for Tesla drivers who disregard safety prompts. Tesla is planning to disable Autopilot's Autosteer function for drivers who habitually ignore the car's commands to retake the … [Link]

Mashable » Interactive 'magpie map' arms you against scourge of the skies

Tuesday 30 August 7:23:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194441%2f7ef7c8ad0b6843b8ab9fe71a1402762eFeed-tw Feed-fbYou may not know this, but there's an annual, bird-related event in Australia that's so hellish it gets it's own name; Magpie Season. This time around however, an interactive map is helping users avoid getting pecked by collating social media data, to document magpie attacks and provide friendly warnings in real time. SEE ALSO: 8 Real Dangers of Spring in Australia … [Link]

Mashable » Dad gets son's surgery scar tattooed on his chest

Tuesday 30 August 7:02:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194477%2f70caa218gw1f7an8us144j20c80c8q32Feed-tw Feed-fbA tattoo artist in China got an unusual request from a father who wanted a scar tattooed on his chest. SEE ALSO: Powerful photo series honours refugee fathers around the world Local papers report that the man from Chengdu, who asked to remain anonymous, contacted the tattoo artist named Guo. He said the tattoo is a replica of the scar his … [Link]

Slashdot » SETI Has Observed a 'Strong' Signal That May Originate From a Sun-like Star

Tuesday 30 August 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The RATAN-600 radio telescope in Zelenchukskaya, Russia has detected a strong signal around 11 GHz (which is very unlikely to be naturally-caused) coming from HD164595, a star nearly identical in mass to the Sun and located about 95 light years from Earth. The system is known to have at least one planet. If the signal were … [Link]

Mashable » Aussie bro is crowdfunding for a new pair of flip-flops after he lost his faves

Tuesday 30 August 6:58:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194403%2f870468245df342e4815072619705adc5Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s very annoying losing a pair of flip-flops, or "thongs" if you're Australian. As a matter of fact, the comfy "shoes" are something of a national uniform Down Under. And because some pairs of thongs are damn expensive nowadays, one man is turning to crowdfunding to source his next pair after his previous rubber beauties were stolen. SEE ALSO: F1 driver … [Link]

Mashable » Tensions high as riot police and community clash over teen's death

Tuesday 30 August 6:26:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194516%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-30_at_4.48.21_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbA police officer has been injured and windows smashed in the Australian town of Kalgoorlie Tuesday, during a protest over the death of a 14-year-old Indigenous boy Elijah Doughty.  A 55-year-old man was due to appear in court on manslaughter charges over the boy's death. However, some local people believe the death was suspicious, claiming multiple death threats have been made … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Rick Perry will be a contestant on 'Dancing With The Stars'

Tuesday 30 August 4:52:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194384%2fap_111217145635Feed-tw Feed-fbOnce a contender to become president of the United States, Rick Perry will appear on Dancing With The Stars with Vanilla Ice, reports Entertainment Tonight.  Perry served three terms as governor of Texas, the second most populous state in the country. Now, it looks like he will compete against cough drop-endorsed athlete Ryan Lochte and The Brady Bunch's Maureen McCormick to … [Link]

Mashable » State says 'no' to fracking and coal seam gas with permanent ban

Tuesday 30 August 4:36:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194379%2fgettyimages-583649764Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a first for Australia, the state of Victoria has banned all fracking and coal seam gas exploration. The government said the permanent ban on fracking and "the exploration and development of all onshore unconventional gas in Victoria" was an effort to protect the state's agriculture sector and regional communities.  SEE ALSO: Australian politician sets river on fire to protest fracking … [Link]

Mashable » 15 new Zika cases in Singapore bring total to 56

Tuesday 30 August 4:32:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194390%2f1eef38fa081d4714abefd99a1efd79c0Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — 15 new cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus have been confirmed on Monday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced. This news comes just a day after the government confirmed there were 41 cases detected in the Aljunied Crescent and Sims Drive neighbourhoods. This brings the new tally to 56. SEE ALSO: Genetically-engineered mosquitoes could swarm the Florida Keys to help … [Link]

Mashable » Coca-Cola's world famous neon billboard is up for charity auction

Tuesday 30 August 3:54:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194369%2fff49583129154e78836fcddc1f9b84c2Feed-tw Feed-fbGigantic neon billboards aren't that commonplace in Sydney, Australia. That might be why visitors and residents of Sydney have a sincere fondness for one glittering Coca-Cola billboard with a 40-year history.  "The Coke sign" once sat at the gateway of the city's long-established (but now wilting) nightlife centre, Kings Cross. Now that the vintage sign is getting a refurbishment (due to … [Link]

Slashdot » Early Human Ancestor Lucy 'Died Falling Out of a Tree'

Tuesday 30 August 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: New evidence suggests that the famous fossilized human ancestor dubbed "Lucy" by scientists died falling from a great height — probably out of a tree. CT scans have shown injuries to her bones similar to those suffered by modern humans in similar falls. The 3.2 million-year-old hominin was found on a treed … [Link]

Mashable » Books are appearing all over public transport to celebrate literary love

Tuesday 30 August 2:46:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194354%2fgettyimages-509579339Feed-tw Feed-fbReaders rejoice! There are books popping up all over public transport system, and not because someone keeps forgetting them.  The Australian organisation Books On The Rail have established a campaign asking people to leave books on trains, trams and buses in an effort to get people sharing their most loved books. SEE ALSO: Amazon launching physical bookstores in Chicago, San Diego, … [Link]

Mashable » The love story of Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, through the years

Tuesday 30 August 2:35:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194332%2f4d1dcae3447a47ccab36483ef5ea5ee2Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — When Gene Wilder died Monday of complications from Alzheimer's, he was just a week away from a 25th wedding anniversary with Karen Webb, whom his nephew described as his "leading lady," a clinical supervisor who helped him learn to read lips for his role in the 1991 comedy See No Evil, Hear no Evil. Webb was Wilder's fourth … [Link]

Mashable » Fiji's rugby sevens coach given land and chief's name as Olympic 'thank you'

Tuesday 30 August 2:19:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194289%2fa7dcecbdce3d434ca7899ce2abb43088Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no stopping the celebrations in Fiji, after the country took home its first medal at the Rio Olympics, beating the United Kingdom in a powerful, emotional rugby sevens match. While the team has already been overwhelmed with plaudits, their coach has been scoring plenty of gratitude for his efforts too. SEE ALSO: This is how how people watched the Olympics … [Link]

Mashable » One way to understand Anthony Weiner's compulsive sexting

Tuesday 30 August 2:15:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f193983%2f4ce970b4df394e518283b09586374330Feed-tw Feed-fbAnthony Weiner has a sexting problem that most people just don't understand.  Since 2011, the struggle has played out publicly for the former Democratic congressman and his wife Huma Abedin, a close confidant and aide to Hillary Clinton.  SEE ALSO: Clinton aide Huma Abedin splits from Anthony Weiner after latest sexting scandal Revelations that Weiner traded sexual messages and photos with … [Link]

Mashable » Nun and pastors livestream refugee protest at prime minister's office

Tuesday 30 August 1:43:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194347%2f29230523491_6c787a0784_oFeed-tw Feed-fbA vigil for refugees at the Sydney office of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ended with police escorting a group of six pastors and a nun off the premises.  SEE ALSO: Government gets an honest trailer after 'torture' allegations and it's bleak The religious leaders were protesting the 'abuse' of asylum seekers in Australia's offshore, mandatory detention centres. Singing "Amazing Grace" … [Link]

Slashdot » C Programming Language Hits a 15-Year Low On The TIOBE Index

Tuesday 30 August 1:40:00 UTC 2016

Gamoid writes: The venerable C programming language hit a 15-year low on the TIOBE Index, perhaps because more mobile- and web-friendly languages like Swift and Go are starting to eat its lunch. "The C programming language has a score of 11.303%, which is its lowest score ever since we started the TIOBE index back in 2001," writes Paul Jansen, manager … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands of migrants saved from Mediterranean in massive rescue effort

Tuesday 30 August 1:35:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194294%2faptopix_eu_libya_migr_chesFeed-tw Feed-fbThousands of migrants and refugees were rescued off the coast of Libya on Monday during a large scale effort involving Italian naval ships and other vessels. Some 3,000 people who had been traveling in around 20 wooden boats, most of them from Eritrea and Somalia, were saved. SEE ALSO: Powerful photo series honours refugee fathers around the world Proactiva Open Arms … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft's Surface ad uses creepy werecat singer to bash Apple

Tuesday 30 August 1:04:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19163%2fsurfcat44Feed-tw Feed-fb If biting snark doesn't work, maybe creepy folksiness will. That's the tact taken in Microsoft's latest commercial extolling the virtues of the Surface Pro 4 while slamming Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air. The entire spot is presided over by a straw hat-wearing singer, who breaks down the Surface's superiority with elaborate Jonathan Coulton-style lyrics. We totally get the parts highlighting the … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's Zuckerberg says user control of Safety Check coming

Tuesday 30 August 1:03:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194264%2fzckr232Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Monday, Facebook cofounder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped an unexpected piece of news in Italy on a topic currently at the top of the country's collective conscious: safety.  SEE ALSO: Munich shooter may have used Facebook post to lure victims, police say During an hour-long question and answer session in Rome, Zuckerberg confirmed that Facebook is working on a way … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla To Further Restrict Its Autopilot Software To Prevent Accidents

Tuesday 30 August 1:00:00 UTC 2016

Tesla is planning to further restrict its Autopilot mode via a v8.0 software update that will make it much harder for drivers to ignore safety alerts. Tesla's Autopilot currently issues alerts on the dashboard "reading Hold Steering Wheel and the driver has to apply pressure on the wheel to make it go away," reports Electrek. "If you quickly respond to … [Link]

WIRED » Six Scientists Lived in a Tiny Pod for a Year Pretending They Were on Mars

Tuesday 30 August 0:44:19 UTC 2016

Six Scientists Lived in a Tiny Pod for a Year Pretending They Were on MarsIf you can’t go to Mars, the next best place would be a stark, lava-spewing active volcano in Hawaii. Right? The post Six Scientists Lived in a Tiny Pod for a Year Pretending They Were on Mars appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » 20 free must-have apps for dog lovers

Tuesday 30 August 0:35:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f162523%2fap107825870Feed-tw Feed-fbDogs and apps both tend to make life better. Even better is when they combine to make everything easier, because — face it — your dog is probably the cutest thing alive but also a hot mess.  That's why we've compiled a comprehensive guide to every app you'll ever need as a dog lover. Read on for help with choosing a … [Link]

Slashdot » European Commission To Issue Apple An Irish Tax Bill of $1.1 Billion, Says Report

Tuesday 30 August 0:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The European Commission will rule against Ireland's tax dealings with Apple on Tuesday, two source familiar with the decision told Reuters, one of whom said Dublin would be told to recoup over 1 billion euros in back taxes. The European Commission accused Ireland in 2014 of dodging international tax rules by letting … [Link]

Mashable » New York governor in hot water over shark photos

Tuesday 30 August 0:13:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f194212%2fcce05ef8d7fa42aba3ac98d59be65186Feed-tw Feed-fbNew York governor Andrew Cuomo and his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, are in hot water over their catch of a thresher shark during a fishing expedition over the weekend. SEE ALSO: One group's strategy for saving sharks: buy a commercial fishing license The 154.5-pound shark was caught by the Cuomos and two friends during a fishing trip on Long Island … [Link]

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