John Gordon Ross

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Geekish

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

WIRED » Sorry, Folks, But Wall Street Won’t Predict the Next President

Friday 2 September 23:30:47 UTC 2016

Sorry, Folks, But Wall Street Won’t Predict the Next PresidentData from the stock market is just too noisy and thin to be as good as people are saying. The post Sorry, Folks, But Wall Street Won't Predict the Next President appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » How Sci-Fi Tried to Warn Us About the Evils of Advertising

Friday 2 September 23:30:08 UTC 2016

How Sci-Fi Tried to Warn Us About the Evils of AdvertisingAll the concerns we have about the influence of advertising? Science fiction author Frederick Pohl addressed those decades ago. The post How Sci-Fi Tried to Warn Us About the Evils of Advertising appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » NASA's Impossible Propulsion EmDrive Is Heading to Space

Friday 2 September 23:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes:The EmDrive, a hypothetical miracle propulsion system for outer space, has been sparking heated arguments for years. Now, Guido Fetta plans to settle the argument about reactionless space drives for once and for all by sending one into space to prove that it really generates thrust without exhaust. Even if mainstream scientists say this is impossible. Fetta … [Link]

Mashable » This WARN winch drags off-roading tech into the 21st century

Friday 2 September 23:27:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199325%2fj15a2146_v2_watermarkFeed-tw Feed-fbIf I were forced to list the top five most antiquated activities a person can partake in, from least advanced to most, it would look something like this: Jumping rope Churning butter Off-roading Spearfishing Microwaving a burrito As you can see, dead center in that list is "off-roading" — a.k.a driving off-road. However, you might instead know it by one of … [Link]

WIRED » Hitting the Trails? Get These 16 Fall Camping Essentials

Friday 2 September 23:17:22 UTC 2016

Hitting the Trails? Get These 16 Fall Camping EssentialsUpgrade your busted-up whatever with something new, useful, and friend-impressing, then get out there and enjoy your weekend (and all the compliments). The post Hitting the Trails? Get These 16 Fall Camping Essentials appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Jon Polito of 'Seinfeld,' 'Homicide' and 'The Crow' dies at 65

Friday 2 September 22:59:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199297%2f3063a7fcffaa4773a52e6fd7eec9545fFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Veteran character actor Jon Polito died of cancer Thursday at the age of 65, and with his passing we lost another key performer from two of the '90s' best cult classics, The Crow and The Big Lebowski. David Huddleston, the actor who played Jeffrey Lebowski, died just last month, while Crow star Brandon Lee was tragically killed during … [Link]

Slashdot » Florida Man Arrested For Hacking Linux Kernel Organization In 2011

Friday 2 September 22:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The FBI seems to have solved the mysterious case of the 2011 kernel.org hack, when an unknown attacker breached kernel.org servers and attempted to install a rootkit in the kernel code. As years went by, the Linux Kernel Organization kept avoiding releasing an incident response surrounding the event, irking their community accustomed to more open communications … [Link]

Mashable » Skillful Sia cover comes from your new favorite instrument, the bicycle

Friday 2 September 22:49:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19674%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-02_at_2.47.48_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Put away your guitars. We should all be playing the bike. Singer-songwriter Kina Grannis joined YouTuber Kurt Hugo Schneider for a skillful cover of Sia's "Cheap Thrills" played exclusively using Grannis' voice and a single standard bicycle. Why not hook up your single-speed to some amps and give it a whirl yourself? Chinese ad breaks down borders and brings people … [Link]

Mashable » FBI dumps results of Clinton's email investigation online

Friday 2 September 22:46:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199313%2fbed58bde71614d5e911bb4deb0effe8aFeed-tw Feed-fbThe FBI released a trove of information on Friday regarding its investigation into Hillary Clinton's personal email use while she was secretary of state.  The agency's report on its interview with Clinton and second report on the investigation don't appear to contain any major new revelations, though the documents paint Clinton and her staff as sometimes careless with digital security and … [Link]

Mashable » OLED tunnel features spectacular views of space, Northern Lights

Friday 2 September 22:46:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19677%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn celebration of its 50th anniversary, LG created a special OLED Tunnel for its IFA 2016 exhibit in Berlin, Germany. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ifa, Ifa 2016, Ocean, and Northern Lights [Link]

WIRED » Sony’s New Xperia Phones Have Big Ol’ Cameras, Meh Specs

Friday 2 September 22:30:59 UTC 2016

Sony’s New Xperia Phones Have Big Ol’ Cameras, Meh SpecsSony has two new Android phones. The post Sony’s New Xperia Phones Have Big Ol' Cameras, Meh Specs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » We Love You, Absurd Gadgets That Rocket Us Into the Future

Friday 2 September 22:30:57 UTC 2016

We Love You, Absurd Gadgets That Rocket Us Into the FutureAt Europe's biggest tech trade show, it's the risk-takers that stood out. The post We Love You, Absurd Gadgets That Rocket Us Into the Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » People, Please Don’t Store Private Data in Your Address Book

Friday 2 September 22:30:53 UTC 2016

People, Please Don’t Store Private Data in Your Address BookWe beg you. The post People, Please Don't Store Private Data in Your Address Book appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Why Smartphones Still Blow Up

Friday 2 September 22:30:52 UTC 2016

Why Smartphones Still Blow UpSamsung’s Note 7 fiasco is a reminder that battery cell tech is still a volatile issue. The post Why Smartphones Still Blow Up appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The 17 Best Star Trek Toys, Props, and Models Money Can Buy

Friday 2 September 22:25:22 UTC 2016

The 17 Best Star Trek Toys, Props, and Models Money Can BuyScratch that collector itch! The post The 17 Best Star Trek Toys, Props, and Models Money Can Buy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Discovers Curiosities at Jupiter’s Poles

Friday 2 September 22:10:33 UTC 2016

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Discovers Curiosities at Jupiter’s PolesThere are more sides to Jupiter than just that big red spot. The post NASA's Juno Spacecraft Discovers Curiosities at Jupiter’s Poles appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Police Seize Two 'Perfect Privacy' VPN Servers

Friday 2 September 22:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via TorrentFreak: VPN provider Perfect Privacy has informed its customers that two of its servers had been seized by the police in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Torrent Freak reports: "The authorities went directly to the hosting company I3D and the VPN provider itself wasn't contacted by law enforcement. 'Currently we have no further information since … [Link]

WIRED » The Key to Clinton’s Identity Online? It’s Pantsuit

Friday 2 September 21:59:12 UTC 2016

The Key to Clinton’s Identity Online? It’s PantsuitWe’re not talking about sartorial pantsuits. We're talking about capital-P Pantsuit, the design system underpinning Clinton's online presence. The post The Key to Clinton’s Identity Online? It’s Pantsuit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » See the aftermath of Hope Solo's suspension in Fullscreen's 'Keeping Score' finale

Friday 2 September 21:55:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19690%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — By now you've probably seen the clip of soccer star Hope Solo breaking down after hearing news of her suspension from U.S. Soccer Federation. But what happened after that moment? On Friday, Fullscreen — the digital entertainment company that documented Solo's Olympics journey — released more footage of the events surrounding the suspension. The new video is … [Link]

Mashable » ABC just dropped some new shows on its revamped app

Friday 2 September 21:50:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19685%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — ABC rolled out new shows on its app this week, including offerings from from YouTuber Lisa Schwartz and relationship guru Matthew Hussey. The launch of the shows comes a little over a month after ABC revamped the app. ABC is not the first to dabble in bite-sized content offerings for mobile-first audiences.  Others, including Bravo, have upped … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Chrome Begins Warns Users About Insecure Pages

Friday 2 September 21:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares an article on CertSimple, a firm that helps companies prove their identity on their websites: Today Chrome's stable channel was updated with a new HTTPS UI. The changes in these versions of Chrome (Chrome 53 for Windows, Mac users got them in Chrome 52) complete 'transition 1' in Google's HTTPS plans, first announced in December 2014: … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is testing a new feature to encourage conversations

Friday 2 September 21:13:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19669%2fgettyimages-595493233Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook really, really wants you to talk to your friends. The company is testing a new feature — "What friends are talking about" — in some News FeedsMashable spotted it Friday in the Android version of Facebook's mobile app, though it's possible other users on different platforms may have seen it earlier. The feature collects posts from your friends in a … [Link]

WIRED » The FDA’s Antibacterial Soap Ban Is Bad News for Superbugs

Friday 2 September 21:02:02 UTC 2016

The FDA’s Antibacterial Soap Ban Is Bad News for SuperbugsAntimicrobial soaps actually might exacerbate the looming threat of antibiotic resistance. The post The FDA's Antibacterial Soap Ban Is Bad News for Superbugs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Romeo the dog pulled alive from Italy earthquake rubble after 9 days

Friday 2 September 21:01:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199302%2fh_52997491Feed-tw Feed-fbA Golden Retriever has been found under a pile of rubble a full nine days after Italy was struck by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake. Rescuers heard the dog, whose name is Romeo, barking away as they accompanied his owners to retrieve belongings from their quake-damaged home, the Associated Press reports. SEE ALSO: Hero dogs save children from Italy earthquake rubble Firefighters … [Link]

WIRED » Bill Clinton Staffer’s Email Was Breached on Private Server, FBI Says

Friday 2 September 21:01:03 UTC 2016

Bill Clinton Staffer’s Email Was Breached on Private Server, FBI SaysThough the FBI found no evidence that Hillary Clinton's emails was compromised, an unnamed staffer working for her husband was hacked in early 2013. The post Bill Clinton Staffer’s Email Was Breached on Private Server, FBI Says appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Creators Call Out YouTube For Demonetizing Videos

Friday 2 September 20:50:00 UTC 2016

Striek writes: "On Wednesday, several YouTube creators posted videos that voiced concerns over the platform's process of demonetizing videos for not being friendly to advertisers," reports Daily Dot. Many YouTube creators have similar concerns that no, this isn't censorship in the strictest sense, but that YouTube owes its users a better commitment to free speech than most private companies due … [Link]

WIRED » Create Your Own Stranger Things Score With This Dieter Rams Inspired Web Toy

Friday 2 September 20:40:26 UTC 2016

Create Your Own Stranger Things Score With This Dieter Rams Inspired Web ToyRamsophone, an online music-maker inspired by the designs of Dieter Rams, lets you click and tap to create your own synthwave score. The post Create Your Own Stranger Things Score With This Dieter Rams Inspired Web Toy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » One year after Aylan Kurdi's death, his father says little has changed

Friday 2 September 20:32:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199273%2fap_368104930770Feed-tw Feed-fbWarning: This post contains distressing imagery. One year after the devastating image of a lifeless three-year-old Syrian boy focussed international attention onto the refugee crisis, his father says nothing much has changed. Abdullah Kurdi's son Aylan was pictured washed up on Turkish shores after his family tried to make their way across the Mediterranean to Greece in early September 2015. Kurdi, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple activates Twitter account days before iPhone 7 event

Friday 2 September 20:31:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199248%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-02_at_2.48.45_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbApple and Twitter are up to something.  On Friday, the iPhone maker brought its Twitter account back to life. The @Apple account, which has been registered since 2011, now has an Apple logo instead of the generic egg avatar. It also features a blue checkmark, meaning it's really Apple.  This isn't Apple's first verified account on Twitter. In 2009, the company … [Link]

Mashable » Obama visits remote Midway Atoll to highlight climate change threats

Friday 2 September 20:19:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199004%2f1a4402f7945b4fb393be5c69990fad9dFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident Barack Obama traveled to the remote, sun-scorched Midway Atoll on Thursday to highlight the threats that climate change and human activities pose to fragile ecosystems like the Northern Hawaiian Islands. The Midway Atoll sits on the western edge of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, which through executive action, Obama expanded last week to the point where it is now the … [Link]

Mashable » If you're outraged about Brock Turner, you need to learn about Brian Banks

Friday 2 September 20:14:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199228%2fturnerbanksFeed-tw Feed-fbBrian Banks is proof of an American justice system that seems to have one track for people like him, and another for people like Brock Turner.  Turner is the former Stanford swimmer who was convicted earlier this year of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in the middle of the night near a dumpster on campus. He tried to flee when confronted … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Confuses, Rebrands Some Core M Processors As Core I

Friday 2 September 20:10:00 UTC 2016

Reader thegarbz writes: As already covered previously Intel has announced it's 7th generation Kaby Lake processors. Curiously absent from the announcement was any mention of Core m5 and Core m7 product lines. As it turns out, Intel quietly removed the m branding and rolled its budget processors up into the Core i5 and Core i7 brands. When we met with … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé and Blue Ivy walked their VERY cute new dog in NYC

Friday 2 September 20:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19678%2f0518ed38c0c64659811ac55fd2d67d5aFeed-tw Feed-fbRing the alarm because the flawless Knowles-Carter family just got even cuter. Photos are circulating of Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy walking a tiny, fluffy white puppy in a picturesque setting. SEE ALSO: Beyonce and Blue Ivy get in formation on VMA red carpet The photos were shared to Instagram account beylite, and according to the captions, they were taken on … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why The UK's Government Data Service Takes an API-First Approach To Data.Gov.UK

Friday 2 September 20:01:57 UTC 2016

In a blog post that's posted to data.gov.uk (where much of the UK government's data is posted for public consumption), Ross Jones has published some incredible insights into why API-first is so important to the agencies ongoing endeavors. [Link]

Mashable » 'Birth of a Nation' star Gabrielle Union: 'I cannot take these allegations lightly'

Friday 2 September 19:56:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199298%2fc73c068b91d14f33b6ee939f1d59daf3Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Birth of a Nation star Gabrielle Union, longtime advocate for sexual assault victims and herself a survivor, says she's experiencing "stomach-churning confusion" about allegations against Nate Parker — but is still urging people to see the movie. "As important and ground-breaking as this film is, I cannot take these allegations lightly," Union wrote Friday in an op-ed for the Los … [Link]

Mashable » Razer upgrades its MacBook slayer with faster chips and longer battery

Friday 2 September 19:52:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198749%2f276d31d6818a4d679600edf973639d5fFeed-tw Feed-fbRazer’s 12.5-inch Blade Stealth set out to reimagine thin and light Ultrabooks earlier this year, and it did.  The company's now refreshing the Windows 10 machine with a seventh-generation Intel Core i7 processor and longer battery life. SEE ALSO: Razer Blade Stealth is a kick-ass alternative to Apple's MacBook Pro The Blade Stealth still starts at $999 in the U.S. and … [Link]

Mashable » Natasha Lyonne can't get no satisfaction in Against Me!'s '333' video

Friday 2 September 19:50:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19676%2ffa129e1513954fc5bf9f29542e6f191cFeed-tw Feed-fb You may not have known you needed Natasha Lyonne's yearning stare while she accomplishes simple household tasks in your life, but take this as a teaching moment.  The actress stars with Andrew Howard in Against Me!'s video for "333" — a picture perfect portrait of 1960s repression directed by actress Ione Skye.  Against Me!'s forthcoming album, Shape Shift With Me, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' multiplayer trailer reveals futuristic combat

Friday 2 September 19:48:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19680%2f716f6edbb54745cf8f800263c054ac8eFeed-tw Feed-fb The first look at Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's multiplayer has landed and it's full of futuristic action. The trailer, released during the Call of Duty XP fan event in Los Angeles, reveals a handful of different rigs (or load-outs), abilities and maps — some of which leave the planet's surface for outer space combat. You can test it all … [Link]

Mashable » This super-smiley rescue pup helped his humans get engaged

Friday 2 September 19:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19666%2f243d75db739341fe83307979f3facf31Feed-tw Feed-fbRescue dog Meatball (Meaty for short) might be the smiliest pup around — and he's helping his humans smile, too. Lisa Reilly adopted Meaty from the Fresno Bully Rescue after seeing his photo on Facebook. In an essay for Petco, she wrote that although it was love at first sight, Meaty was not the best-behaved pup at first. SEE ALSO: Science … [Link]

Slashdot » Is Apache OpenOffice Finally On the Way Out?

Friday 2 September 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Reader JImbob0i0 writes: After almost another year without a release and another major CVE leaving users vulnerable for that year the Chairman of the Project Management Committee has started public discussions on what it will entail to retire the project, following the Apache Board showing concern at the poor showing.It's been a long battle which would have been avoided if … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to the sound of Jupiter's extreme auroras

Friday 2 September 19:19:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19673%2fc76fc5ece98d47fbb967532fbaa283ceFeed-tw Feed-fb Now, thanks to a spacecraft orbiting Jupiter, you can "hear" what the planet's extreme auroras sound like. NASA's Juno probe, which went into orbit around Jupiter in July, collected data about the radio emissions coming from Jupiter's auroras and beamed it back to Earth. Scientists then took the data and turned it into sound, allowing you to hear the eerie … [Link]

Mashable » Everybody run: Trump supporter warns of #TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner

Friday 2 September 19:16:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199292%2ftacosFeed-tw Feed-fbLatinos for Trump founder Marco Gutierrez wanted Americans to be afraid, very afraid, of the "dominant" and "imposing" culture threatening the United States from its southern border, so on MSNBC Thursday night, he offered a vision of a dystopian future.  Imagine, he said, an America beset by "taco trucks on every corner." SEE ALSO: Ivanka Trump's unpaid interns share cringeworthy financial … [Link]

Mashable » NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals Jupiter's clouds, auroras like never before

Friday 2 September 19:13:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199114%2f2211e403ef394376b17c48bd4755a7c2Feed-tw Feed-fbNew photos beamed back to Earth from NASA's Juno spacecraft show the beautiful, giant planet as never before. Storms swirl in the new images, taken just before Juno's close pass by the planet on Aug. 27. The spacecraft's closest pass that day brought it about 2,500 miles above Jupiter's cloud tops, according to NASA. The new photos reveal never-before-seen views of … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane reporting creates an endless stream of funny news bloopers

Friday 2 September 19:07:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19664%2f2e27a33f8174425db7f7fdd57c9f5f76Feed-tw Feed-fb When a hurricane hits, one if the last jobs you want is to be a reporter for the local news. While it's always important for the media to get a first-person look at the weather outside, some would argue that sending a reporter out into hurricane is a bit unnecessary.  While a bit ridiculous, throwing a hurricane into a live … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Releases Hillary Clinton Email Report

Friday 2 September 18:55:00 UTC 2016

The FBI released 58-pages documents on Friday detailing its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state, and a summary of her interview with agents, providing the most thorough look yet at the probe that has dogged the campaign of the Democratic presidential nominee. CNN reports: Clinton repeatedly told the FBI she … [Link]

WIRED » The Best Way to Track Baby Starfish? Robots, of Course

Friday 2 September 18:54:06 UTC 2016

The Best Way to Track Baby Starfish? Robots, of CourseScientists used to think that marine larvae just floated lazily out to sea. An army of ocean-going minions could change that. The post The Best Way to Track Baby Starfish? Robots, of Course appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Your mail will live long and prosper with new 'Star Trek' stamps

Friday 2 September 18:43:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199105%2fststampsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe U.S. Postal service has just joined Star Trek's 50-year-and-counting mission. The iconic space exploration TV series and multimedia franchise is celebrating 50 years since the airing of the second pilot , on Sept. 8. Now there's a collection of forever U.S. Postal Service Stamps to help you celebrate and mail some snail mail in Federation style. SEE ALSO: Smithsonian sets … [Link]

Popular Science » Rocket Goes Boom, A Ring Of Fire, And More Amazing Images

Friday 2 September 18:32:26 UTC 2016

Science Our 10 favorite science pics this week Our 10 favorite science pics this week… [Link]

Mashable » Adorable Japanese bunny bags make for the best kind of rabbit infestation

Friday 2 September 18:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19648%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-02_at_10.35.57_amFeed-tw Feed-fbWant to fill your home with dozens of rabbits? No, no, hear us out — what if they were cute little bunny bags? Japanese brand Felissimo, already notable for its mopdog-shaped mops, has blessed the world with these rabbit-shaped storage units, which are both highly functional and very cute. SEE ALSO: Give your kitchen sponge a rest on this adorable bed … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Is Testing a Trending Stories Feature On Its Homepage

Friday 2 September 18:10:00 UTC 2016

Jeff John Roberts, reporting for Fortune: Google and its rival Facebook have transformed into giant media companies in recent years, working with news and video companies as part strategy to encourage consumers to stay on their platforms. Now, it appears Google is taking another big step in this direction by showing visitors three trending news stories on its home page … [Link]

Mashable » 'The conversation is changing': The Brock Turner case is shifting attitudes on sexual assault

Friday 2 September 18:04:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199087%2f7790c31c72bd4f39a6015fe059df76a1Feed-tw Feed-fbEarly Friday morning, former Stanford University student Brock Turner left a Santa Clara County jail after serving half of a six-month sentence for sexual assault.  His release marked the latest chapter in a case that garnered national attention and went viral when Turner's victim, who remains anonymous, made public a searing account of her assault, its aftermath and her disappointment in … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung will replace more than 2.5 million Galaxy Note7 devices

Friday 2 September 18:04:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198911%2fgettyimages-158208911Feed-tw Feed-fbWith at least 35 cases of Samsung's new Galaxy Note7 catching fire while charging, Samsung has halted further shipments of its devices.  The South Korean company will replace the phones that have already been sold, were at retailers and were in transit, Samsung said Friday. Future shipments are delayed.   SEE ALSO: Samsung makes critical decision on Galaxy Note 7 due … [Link]

Mashable » Syrian children use bomb crater as makeshift swimming pool

Friday 2 September 17:59:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19656%2faleppo-jwFeed-tw Feed-fbMore than 2 million people in Aleppo have no access to clean water as the conflict in the Syrian city continues to escalate, according to UNICEF. But that hasn't stopped some children from playing around in a murky pool that has formed in a crater left behind by a missile strike. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Casualty, Artillery, Bombing, and Siege … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bees die needlessly as Zika prompts US state to spray pesticide

Friday 2 September 17:52:10 UTC 2016

Aerial spraying of insecticide has killed millions of bees in South Carolina, but probably had little effect on the spread of Zika [Link]

WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: Nintendo Plans the Last Days of Nintendo 3DS

Friday 2 September 17:51:21 UTC 2016

Game|Life Podcast: Nintendo Plans the Last Days of Nintendo 3DSWith Nintendo's NX platform just around the corner, Nintendo is filling out the 3DS handheld's final days with ported games and spin-offs. The post Game|Life Podcast: Nintendo Plans the Last Days of Nintendo 3DS appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Here’s what colourful clouds on alien gas giants would look like

Friday 2 September 17:32:28 UTC 2016

If you could hover over hot Jupiters in a spaceship, you might see deep blue skies and bright clouds, depending on how closely the planets hug their suns [Link]

Slashdot » No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book – Most People Still Prefer Them

Friday 2 September 17:30:00 UTC 2016

Daniel Victor, writing for The New York Times: Even with Facebook, Netflix and other digital distractions increasingly vying for time, Americans' appetite for reading books — the ones you actually hold in your hands — has not slowed in recent years (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source), according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Sixty-five … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's Galaxy Note7 debacle is a gift to Apple

Friday 2 September 17:29:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198949%2f2ae73025c6cf419aa852fe0ea8799427Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung’s glorious Galaxy Note7 mission has just imploded, almost as spectacularly as SpaceX’s Facebook satellite-carrying rocket did on the launch pad just hours before. SpaceX will mop up and launch again. Samsung's Galaxy Note7 might not be so lucky. The 5.7-inch Galaxy Note7 is one of the best-reviewed products and, perhaps, one of the top smartphones of the past year, but … [Link]

Mashable » I kicked the crap out of Dyson’s new vacuums and they wouldn’t fall over

Friday 2 September 17:22:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f199046%2fdyson_ifa2016_1Feed-tw Feed-fbBERLIN — Mom always taught me never to kick any appliances, but Dyson actually encouraged me to kick the crap out of its new vacuums at IFA 2016 and try to make them fall over. I tried and failed.  SEE ALSO: This Poké Ball phone battery is perfect for hardcore 'Pokémon Go' players Dyson’s new Cinetic Big Ball (Animalpro and Musclehead) … [Link]

Popular Science » Check Out The Pentagon’s Likely New Autonomous Drone

Friday 2 September 17:19:20 UTC 2016

Military A flying scout, for the unknown indoors autonomous drone scout… [Link]

Popular Science » Save The Date: NASA's Newest Mars Lander Gets A Launch Opportunity

Friday 2 September 17:12:57 UTC 2016

Space Go lander go! NASA announced that its InSight mission, the first lander dedicated to taking a deeper look at Mars' surface, has a new launch period beginning May 5, 2018. [Link]

WIRED » Goat Yoga. I Repeat: Goat Yoga. Oh and Other Things You Missed This Week

Friday 2 September 17:10:30 UTC 2016

Goat Yoga. I Repeat: Goat Yoga. Oh and Other Things You Missed This WeekWe’re proud to host NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—on WIRED.com. The post Goat Yoga. I Repeat: Goat Yoga. Oh and Other Things You Missed This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » LG built a huge tunnel out of OLED TVs, and it’s epic

Friday 2 September 16:50:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198984%2flg_tunnel_ifa2016_3Feed-tw Feed-fbBERLIN — We’ve seen TV walls of all shapes and sizes, but LG this year at IFA built an entire tunnel out of OLED, high-resolution TVs, and it’s one of the most stunning displays we’ve ever seen.   The TV tunnel plays a looping, space-themed video that’s just about a minute long, but we’ve rewatched it 10 times — that’s how … [Link]

Slashdot » Stanford's New Alcohol Policy Isn't Based On Much Research

Friday 2 September 16:50:00 UTC 2016

Sophia Carter-Kahn, reporting for Motherboard: Last week Stanford University announced a strict new alcohol policy in hopes to curb binge drinking. The new policy bans hard liquor at on-campus parties, and restricts hard alcohol in undergraduate possession to containers smaller than 750 milliliters ("a fifth"). Lisa Lapin, the vice president of university communications, clarified that the goal is to prevent … [Link]

Popular Science » Drone Beautifully Films Staten Island Ship Graveyard

Friday 2 September 16:47:46 UTC 2016

Aviation Exquisite corpses drone films rotting boats… [Link]

Mashable » Winona Ryder talks 'Stranger Things' and her distaste for the internet

Friday 2 September 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19653%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Around the time when Netflix teased a second season for their wholesome horror series Stranger Things, star Winona Ryder appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about dealing with the show's insane levels of popularity. Apparently it's been strange, to say the least, because Ryder doesn't like the internet and stays away. This hasn't always meshed well with the online-only … [Link]

Mashable » What to do with your possibly explosive Galaxy Note7

Friday 2 September 16:36:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198982%2f7b4dc3439074483f85faeda973489432Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you have a Galaxy Note7 and haven't heard about its big problem yet – put the possibly explosive device down. Samsung halted new shipments of the device Friday and may recall Note7s that are already in customers' hands. SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Note7 shipments delayed amid reports of exploding batteries The South Korean tech giant gave a statement to Mashable, claiming … [Link]

Popular Science » Sony Vaguely Teases Its Next Great Robot For Your Home

Friday 2 September 16:34:22 UTC 2016

Gadgets It'll be artificially intelligent and emotional, but beyond that, details are scarce Sony's secretive home robot project is still in the works, as CEO Kaz Hirai teased at a news conference yesterday. His update: It's not here yet, but stay tuned. [Link]

Mashable » Joe Biden gives surprisingly candid response to protester at Clinton rally

Friday 2 September 16:34:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198970%2fjoebidenFeed-tw Feed-fbJoe Biden isn't afraid to be straightforward when it comes to sensitive issues. On Thursday, while campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Ohio, the Vice President's speech was interrupted by a protester who said his friends were killed during combat in Syria. Rather than having the protester removed, Biden listened and gave him a very unexpected and direct response. SEE ALSO: U.S. … [Link]

Popular Science » The Science Of Grilling: How A Grill Gives Steak Its Flavor

Friday 2 September 16:33:26 UTC 2016

Science Let the epic grill battle begin A lot of your steak's flavor comes from your grill. Which is the best: charcoal, wood, or gas? [Link]

Mashable » Mom and toddler's 'potty time' song is way too catchy

Friday 2 September 16:25:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19645%2fpee-peeFeed-tw Feed-fbParents will do just about anything to speed up the potty training process, including damaging their mental state with catchy songs that may never leave their head. So in an attempt to potty train her 2-year-old, Stacia D. Wright and her daughter created a foot-tapping duet that will surely make any parent sing along before they realize they're a full-grown adult … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stonefly lays eggs or has live births depending on the season

Friday 2 September 16:20:17 UTC 2016

Warmer temperatures in the autumn may help the insect embryos develop faster, leading to live births [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Ecosystem of Cloud Services for Enterprise App Development

Friday 2 September 16:16:36 UTC 2016

This is the second article of a three-part series on building a custom application with the Box Content API. [Link]

Popular Science » The Science Of Grilling: How Heat Transforms Steak

Friday 2 September 16:15:55 UTC 2016

Science Why does cooked steak look and taste so different from raw meat? Raw meat goes through a huge transformation as it hits the grill. [Link]

WIRED » Trump’s Campaign CEO’s Little Known World of Warcraft Career

Friday 2 September 16:15:42 UTC 2016

Trump’s Campaign CEO’s Little Known World of Warcraft CareerWIRED covered Bannon's career in gaming back in 2008. The post Trump's Campaign CEO's Little Known World of Warcraft Career appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Android Companies Keep Pretending That Android Doesn't Exist

Friday 2 September 16:10:00 UTC 2016

Europe's biggest tech show IFA is underway in Berlin currently. Companies from around the world are showcasing their new smartphones at the event, chearleading the advancements they have made on the hardware side. Pretty much all these devices are running Android, but the way they are presented, you wouldn't be able to tell if that really is the case. The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The threat of robot guards is not enough to stop people stealing

Friday 2 September 16:03:53 UTC 2016

Robots could soon take on many jobs that involve ethical interactions, such in healthcare or education – but will they command the respect we give humans? [Link]

Popular Science » The Science Of Grilling: What Makes Steaks Juicy?

Friday 2 September 15:59:59 UTC 2016

Science See why all steaks aren't created equally It's hard not to savor a juicy, sizzling steak. This edition of the Science Behind Grilling series explains how properly cooked steaks can retain their moisture. [Link]

Mashable » Fellow NFL players join Colin Kaepernick in National Anthem protest

Friday 2 September 15:56:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198864%2funtitled-1_720Feed-tw Feed-fbColin Kaepernick's protest is receiving support from fellow football players. As the National Anthem played before Thursday night's various preseason games, Kaepernick was joined by 49ers teammate Eric Reid and Seattle Sewahwaks' Jeremy Lane — who both chose not to stand in support of Kaepernick's stance against police brutality and unjust treatment of the black community in the United States. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Upset IT guy ends up in a hilarious Photoshop battle

Friday 2 September 15:50:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19655%2f98cd5658584b4b2bb7b6f16704aedbe1Feed-tw Feed-fbThis man has seen some things you wouldn't believe. Billed as an "Upset IT Guy" on Reddit, this dude's look of sheer annoyance is relatable to all, especially for those whose job is to help others with their computers. SEE ALSO: Student sprawled out in library ends up in Photoshop battle Image: SaltyChorizoHopefully this hilarious Photoshop battle will cheer him right … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft To Add Flux Like Night Mode In Windows 10, Rendering 3rd-Party App's Existence Useless

Friday 2 September 15:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: With suggestions that bluish lights disrupt our sleep, software that shifts screen white balance towards the red end of the spectrum in the evening — cutting back that potentially sleep-disrupting light — has gained quite a following. f.lux is the big name here with many people enjoying its gradual color temperature shifts. Apple recently built a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' season 2 is live for all players with new map and hero changes

Friday 2 September 15:28:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198874%2feichenwalde-screenshot-004Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Sept. 2, 2016, 1:27 p.m. EDT Patch 1.3 is also live on PS4. It was previously only live on PC and Xbox One. Overwatch launched into its second competitive season Thursday night with patch 1.3, bringing with it the new map Eichenwalde and updates to a handful of heroes.  SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' meets 'Friends' in the most perfect dream sitcom … [Link]

Popular Science » Airship Company Will Recover From Last Month's Crash

Friday 2 September 15:24:49 UTC 2016

Aviation Oh, the human ingenuity Airlander statement… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Nanobots could swarm like bats to hunt out brain tumours

Friday 2 September 15:23:50 UTC 2016

Simulations suggest that bat signals could be used to direct nanobots through the brain in search of neuron damage and signs of cancer [Link]

WIRED » The Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Just Put 200,000 Items Online

Friday 2 September 15:15:08 UTC 2016

The Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Just Put 200,000 Items OnlineThe design museum's collection samples from ancient history, the future, and everything in between. That’s a lot of stuff—and now you can see it all online. The post The Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Just Put 200,000 Items Online appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump sues Daily Mail over '100% false' claims about her past

Friday 2 September 15:06:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198837%2fap_16201102354746Feed-tw Feed-fbMelania Trump is suing The Daily Mail for an article alleging she worked as an escort in the 1990s.  Lawyers for the wife of Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump filed a suit for $150 million damages against the British tabloid in Maryland state court. Trump is also suing a U.S. blogger, Webster Tarpley, from the same state.  "These defendants made several … [Link]

Mashable » News anchors' reactions to the 'most desirable face' are pure magic

Friday 2 September 15:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198822%2fgooddaydcFeed-tw Feed-fbOnce again, society's beauty standards have reared its ugly head. Luckily, these two news anchors are not buying it. On Good Day DC on FOX 5 in Washington, D.C., anchors Maureen Umeh and Wisdom Martin were part of a segment that discussed so-called "studies" that delved into the "most desirable face." SEE ALSO: Woman Tests Beauty Standards With Bold Photoshop Experiment … [Link]

Mashable » Shaving cream was key to the ‘Ghostbusters’ Marshmallow Man

Friday 2 September 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19428%2frealstaypuftnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAh, Stay Puft. This iconic villain made its first epic appearance during the 1984 release of Ghostbusters. While some filmmakers thought the Marshmallow Man was too silly to be part of the climax of the movie, the unexpected choice was actually a hit with the audience.  This Art of the Scene episode from CineFix digs into how Stay Puft was created. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Superfast evolution could save Tasmanian devils from extinction

Friday 2 September 14:59:16 UTC 2016

Just a few years ago, the iconic marsupial looked to be on the fast road to extinction – but rapid evolution might rescue it [Link]

Popular Science » Wolves Are Risk-Takers, According To New Research

Friday 2 September 14:53:27 UTC 2016

Animals Your dog's bravery was bred out of him Wolves chose the risky option 80 percent of the time, while dogs only took a risk in 58 percent of trials. [Link]

Slashdot » Android Users More Honest and Humble Than iPhone Users, Study Says

Friday 2 September 14:50:00 UTC 2016

The kind of software your phone is running can tell a lot about you, apparently. According to a new study by a team of researchers at the University of Lincoln, Android smartphone users have great levels of honesty and humility, agreeableness and openness personality traits but are seen as less extroverted than Apple's iPhone users. According to a report by … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer shares what Jennifer Lawrence texted her the day of the 'Trainwreck' shooting

Friday 2 September 14:43:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198823%2famy-schumer-jennifer-lawrenceFeed-tw Feed-fbJennifer Lawrence was the dark comedic relief Amy Schumer needed when a devastating 2015 shooting at a showing of her movie Trainwreck took the lives of two women. In a new interview with Lena Dunham for Lenny Letter, Schumer described the heartbreak she felt following the theater shooting, and the ways in which friends and relatives offered support. She told Dunham: … [Link]

WIRED » Go Update OS X and Safari Right Now

Friday 2 September 14:27:48 UTC 2016

Go Update OS X and Safari Right NowApple’s latest OS X update patches a dangerous (and rare) zero-day vulnerability. The post Go Update OS X and Safari Right Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » How much does the iPhone's headphone jack matter to you?

Friday 2 September 14:22:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198833%2fiphone_mashtalkFeed-tw Feed-fbCan you live without a headphone jack? For millions of iPhone owners, they're about to find out, assuming reports (and there are many) that the iPhone 7 will be the first smartphone from Apple to do away with the venerable audio port. Apple's fall event is less than a week away, and it's of course the topic of our weekly MashTalk … [Link]

Mashable » Why Tropical Storm Hermine poses a menacing flood, erosion risk to Mid-Atlantic

Friday 2 September 14:12:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198792%2fbeachreporterhermineFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Sept. 2, 2016, 2:27 p.m. EDT Projections for the storm's intensity and path are showing that even greater impacts  are likely along the Mid-Atlantic coast than previously thought. There is now the real prospect of a top 3 flood event, unfolding over several days, from Virginia to New York, with the greatest threat in central and southern New Jersey.  The … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Cancels Project Ara Modular Smartphone Plans, Says Report

Friday 2 September 14:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Google has "suspended" work on Project Ara, the initiative to build a phone with interchangeable modules for various components like cameras and batteries, according to Reuters and Recode. The company reportedly may license the technology to other partners, but will not release a phone itself. The decision is said to be … [Link]

Mashable » Great Fire of London comic book stamps will reignite your love for letter writing

Friday 2 September 14:09:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198783%2f5baa8f41625b4092963389abac2be6beFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Sept. 2, 2016 marks 350 years since the Great Fire of London tore through the city, leaving mass devastation in its wake. SEE ALSO: Beatrix Potter stamps are here, and they are so fluffy you will die To mark the occasion, Royal Mail has released a set of six graphic novel-style stamps reimagining the fire and locating the action … [Link]

Mashable » The 9 most impressive social good innovations from August

Friday 2 September 14:04:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198616%2finnovations_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbSocially conscious inventors are the true champions of global progress, though they are rarely recognized. Their innovations and inventions shake up our world, tackling some of the planet's biggest problems with bold ingenuity. From tiny gadgets that can cleanse water in a flash to satellites that are mapping global poverty in an unprecedented way, innovations are constantly making strides toward solving … [Link]

Mashable » Didi-Uber deal draws probe by China’s antitrust watchdog

Friday 2 September 14:02:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198811%2fgettyimages-585139390Feed-tw Feed-fbChinese regulators have begun an investigation into the landmark merger of Didi Chuxing and Uber Technologies Inc.’s domestic business, initiating scrutiny of a deal that would create a $35 billion entity with overwhelming control of the ride-sharing arena. The Ministry of Commerce has met twice with Didi executives after the deal was announced in August, requesting documents and other supporting material, … [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna's new shark tattoo may be inspired by Drake

Friday 2 September 13:45:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19587%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-01_at_5.20.17_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbGetting a tattoo inspired by your (maybe) boyfriend is rarely a good idea. But what if you're Rihanna, and the tattoo is a cool shark? That complicates things. While Drake has chosen to chronicle his love in billboard form, RiRi went — as usual — a much cooler route: she got ink that may or may not be a reasonable fascimile … [Link]

Slashdot » Lawsuit Accuses Warriors' Mobile App of Eavesdropping On Fans — Even When Not In Use

Friday 2 September 13:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: A lawsuit is accusing the Golden State Warriors' app of spying on fans in order to determine a user's precise location in order to serve targeted ads. The creepiest thing about it? The lawsuit says the app does this even when it isn't in use. It claims the app secretly uses the microphones from the mobile … [Link]

Popular Science » Can You Really Die From A Hickey?

Friday 2 September 13:35:05 UTC 2016

Health We asked a hematologist Should you be worried about getting a blood clot from your next love bite? [Link]

Popular Science » How Safe is the Hudson?

Friday 2 September 13:18:50 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Scientists test the river, Adirondacks to ocean. Scientists gave the Hudson River a check-up. [Link]

WIRED » Samsung’s Recalling Millions of Note 7 Phones Over Battery Fires

Friday 2 September 13:13:18 UTC 2016

Samsung’s Recalling Millions of Note 7 Phones Over Battery FiresBut there's no information yet for customers on how to trade in your faulty phones. The post Samsung's Recalling Millions of Note 7 Phones Over Battery Fires appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Virtual reality massage is the ultimate way to chill out

Friday 2 September 13:02:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198746%2fmedisana_ifa2016_3Feed-tw Feed-fbBERLIN — In Fragments of a Hologram Rose, William Gibson's first published short story, the protagonist has insomnia. To induce sleep, he uses a virtual reality tape that takes him to a yoga class on an exotic beach.  I remembered this story as I leaned into a massage chair and put on a VR headset that took me to a similar … [Link]

Slashdot » The Unsettling Relationship Between Russia and Wikileaks

Friday 2 September 13:00:00 UTC 2016

schnell writes: The New York Times is reporting on the informal but seemingly symbiotic relationship between Russian hackers attacking American targets and Wikileaks (Warning: may be paywalled) as their favorite spot for disseminating the embarrassing results. New York Times reports: "American officials say Mr. Assange and WikiLeaks probably have no direct ties to Russian intelligence services. But the agendas of … [Link]

WIRED » The Secret to a Breakthrough in Fighting Norovirus? Human Bile

Friday 2 September 12:30:20 UTC 2016

The Secret to a Breakthrough in Fighting Norovirus? Human BileBy adding digestive juices, scientists have finally figured out how to grow norovirus in a petri dish—opening up a path for important health research. The post The Secret to a Breakthrough in Fighting Norovirus? Human Bile appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » How to use a numbers game to shut down a demanding con artist

Friday 2 September 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19581%2fnumbers_tnFeed-tw Feed-fbJames Veitch faces a demanding scammer in need of a loan in the Season 2 finale of Scamalot. The comedian considers the man's request, and turns his response into a bit of a numbers game.  Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube for new episodes of Scamalot every Friday. You can also catch up on the first season here: http://on.mash.to/2aBe7L9 Can't get enough of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » People born underweight do less exercise throughout their lives

Friday 2 September 12:24:58 UTC 2016

Babies who weigh less than 2.5 kilograms at birth are less likely to do well at school sports, and do less regular exercise when they become adults [Link]

Mashable » Michael Phelps gets the life-size 'Phelps Face' cutout he deserves

Friday 2 September 12:24:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19625%2f369f11476f354b42a2acfaeb30bcc471Feed-tw Feed-fb Michael Phelps is retired, but his infamous #PhelpsFace lives on, thanks to a large, life-size cutout courtesy of The Tonight Show.  Tiny puppy tries delicious steak for the first time The best way to shut down a demanding email scammer The magic behind Stay Puft, the ‘Ghostbusters’ Marshmallow Man Watching the past 100 years of high heel fashion will make … [Link]

Mashable » IKEA is opening a DIY restaurant but you'll have to cook your own damn dinner

Friday 2 September 12:17:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198714%2fthe_dining_club_by_ikea_inside_sketchFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Having dinner cooked for you is one of life's little luxuries. But Ikea's new eaterie takes the Swedish retailer's DIY ethos to a new level. SEE ALSO: Ikea offers a minimalist solution to Kanye's furniture designing dreams IKEA is opening a "Do-It-Yourself Restaurant", in which diners will be the chefs. Anyone attending IKEA's 'Dining Club' will be able to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » There is now a sixth taste – and it explains why we love carbs

Friday 2 September 12:14:19 UTC 2016

Sweet, salty, bitter, sour, umami – and “starchy”? It seems we can sense bread-like flavours associated with complex carbohydrates as a taste in their own right [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ebola virus has lurked in a man’s semen for more than 500 days

Friday 2 September 11:46:44 UTC 2016

A man in Guinea who survived Ebola in 2014 has transmitted the virus through sex more than a year and a half later. The virus went on to kill 8 people [Link]

WIRED » Repeat After Me: Humans Run the Internet, Not Algorithms

Friday 2 September 11:30:53 UTC 2016

Repeat After Me: Humans Run the Internet, Not AlgorithmsWith the Facebook Trending mess, people are arguing over whether humans or algorithms should run Facebook. But that makes no sense. The post Repeat After Me: Humans Run the Internet, Not Algorithms appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The NFL’s First Translucent Roof Is a Super-Tough Monster

Friday 2 September 11:30:46 UTC 2016

The NFL’s First Translucent Roof Is a Super-Tough MonsterInnovative new materials have been creeping into sports stadium construction around the world, providing both practical and aesthetic benefit. The post The NFL's First Translucent Roof Is a Super-Tough Monster appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Four-Year Fight to Make San Francisco’s Subway Stop Screaming

Friday 2 September 11:30:46 UTC 2016

The Four-Year Fight to Make San Francisco’s Subway Stop ScreamingThis is what it takes to make your commute quieter. The post The Four-Year Fight to Make San Francisco’s Subway Stop Screaming appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Ghostbusting Finally Got Me to Believe in the Power of VR

Friday 2 September 11:30:39 UTC 2016

Ghostbusting Finally Got Me to Believe in the Power of VRMatching virtual reality to a physical space helped me find the type of experience necessary for emotional impact. (Just don't cross the streams.) The post Ghostbusting Finally Got Me to Believe in the Power of VR appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Last Ship Is One Huge Navy Ad—and Your New TV Obsession

Friday 2 September 11:30:37 UTC 2016

The Last Ship Is One Huge Navy Ad—and Your New TV ObsessionIt might not be a great summer for popcorn movies, but the TNT summer show has more than enough lightweight action to keep you entertained. The post The Last Ship Is One Huge Navy Ad—and Your New TV Obsession appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » It’s Time to Talk About That Awful Don’t Breathe Twist

Friday 2 September 11:30:35 UTC 2016

It’s Time to Talk About That Awful Don’t Breathe TwistIf you haven't seen 'Don't Breathe,' don't read. The post It's Time to Talk About That Awful Don't Breathe Twist appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » It’s Way Past Time for Every Phone to Be Waterproof

Friday 2 September 11:30:28 UTC 2016

It’s Way Past Time for Every Phone to Be WaterproofPhones are too fragile, too breakable, too afraid to take a dip. That's not OK anymore. The post It's Way Past Time for Every Phone to Be Waterproof appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Trump’s Surreal Campaign Is More Like Twitter Than We Ever Realized

Friday 2 September 11:30:26 UTC 2016

Trump’s Surreal Campaign Is More Like Twitter Than We Ever RealizedHis candidacy has been disorienting, self-contradictory, and overwhelming. In other words, just like a social media feed. The post Trump’s Surreal Campaign Is More Like Twitter Than We Ever Realized appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Crazy Stadium Roofs Are Now a Thing. Here Are the Craziest

Friday 2 September 11:30:24 UTC 2016

Crazy Stadium Roofs Are Now a Thing. Here Are the CraziestFrom apertures to geodesic domes, stadium designers are raising the roof, and making it much more interesting. The post Crazy Stadium Roofs Are Now a Thing. Here Are the Craziest appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Capturing the Creatures of the Underground With … a Scanner?

Friday 2 September 11:30:16 UTC 2016

Capturing the Creatures of the Underground With … a Scanner?Photographer Melinda Hurst Frye digs holes in her backyard to discover the world under our feet. The post Capturing the Creatures of the Underground With … a Scanner? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Can you find the hot dogs among the Instagrams of people's legs?

Friday 2 September 11:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198079%2f2d599b70e67b4111be87eec5d292ee45Feed-tw Feed-fbTake a minute to remember summer. More importantly, remember the Instagrams of summer. As the chilly winds of fall start to blow over our pumpkin spice lattes, think about all the backyard barbecues, frosty afternoon ice creams and pictures of our legs staring out over the calm sea that we took over the last three months. SEE ALSO: Help Nicolas Cage … [Link]

Mashable » The best way to shut down a demanding email scammer

Friday 2 September 11:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19586%2fnumbers_tnFeed-tw Feed-fb James Veitch faces a demanding scammer in need of a loan in the Season 2 finale of Scamalot. The comedian considers the man's request, and turns his response into a bit of a numbers game.  Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube for new episodes of Scamalot every Friday. You can also catch up on the first season here: http://on.mash.to/2aBe7L9 Can't get enough … [Link]

Mashable » This Poké Ball phone battery is perfect for hardcore 'Pokémon Go' players

Friday 2 September 11:29:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198719%2fpokemonball_ifa2016_3Feed-tw Feed-fbBERLIN — Battery packs have only one purpose: to charge up your phone and gadgets on the go. They don't look cool — they're batteries. This Poké Ball-shaped battery pack that I found at one obscure Chinese booth at tech show IFA 2016, however, might be the coolest battery pack I've ever seen. It's perfect for Pokémon Go addicts. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » These guys laughing at a new driver are funnier than anything the driver actually does

Friday 2 September 11:16:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198673%2fcarsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Learning to drive can be a nerve-racking experience.  But in a video posted to Facebook, Marc Porter and Reedy Pretious from Harlow, UK, show no sympathy for a new learner they encountered at a roundabout.  SEE ALSO: Man caught on camera playing bass guitar while driving The two cackle gleefully as the poor motorist-in-training makes several unsuccessful attempts to … [Link]

Mashable » These pics of a burnt Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are terrifying

Friday 2 September 11:00:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198669%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-02_at_11.05.58Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung is to issue a global recall of the Galaxy Note 7 after finding batteries in some of the flagship phones have exploded while charging. SEE ALSO: Samsung to recall new flagship Galaxy Note 7 due to reports of explosions In a statement sent to Mashable, the tech giant said 35 such cases had been reported globally.  Customers who have already … [Link]

Mashable » The magic behind Stay Puft, the ‘Ghostbusters’ Marshmallow Man

Friday 2 September 10:54:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19424%2fghostbustersaots_ytFeed-tw Feed-fb Ah, Stay Puft. This iconic villain made its first epic appearance during the 1984 release of Ghostbusters. While some filmmakers thought the Marshmallow Man was too silly to be part of the climax of the movie, the unexpected choice was actually a hit with the audience.  This Art of the Scene episode from CineFix digs into how Stay Puft was … [Link]

Mashable » If you liked ‘Ex Machina,’ check out ‘Morgan’

Friday 2 September 10:44:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19379%2fmorganreview2nologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbClint and Ti from CineFix got an early look at sci-fi thriller Morgan, and, without giving too much away, share their reaction to the film. While there may have been some serious similarities to Ex Machina — hint: man's creation turns against him — they decide the movie's still worth a watch.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More … [Link]

Mashable » Sony's Xperia Agent robot is a cute, friendly smart-home butler

Friday 2 September 10:40:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198441%2fsony_ifa2016_17Feed-tw Feed-fbBERLIN — Sony has reintroduced the Xperia Agent at tech showcase IFA 2016, adding some new tricks, including the ability to connect to a smart coffee machine to make you a caffeinated cup. Also, the last time we saw Sony's adorable little personal home-assistant robot, Xperia Agent, it didn't have a screen on its body. Now it does. SEE ALSO: This … [Link]

Mashable » Here's everything you'll want to stream this weekend

Friday 2 September 10:32:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19556%2fstreamthis_5_postFeed-tw Feed-fbHere’s what's new to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and more.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » This builder took a selfie with Will and Kate, and he is every single one of us

Friday 2 September 10:02:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198653%2fgettyimages-598306584Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — It's not often that one gets a Royal visit, so it's important to make the very most of it. SEE ALSO: These adorable photos prove that 3-year-old Prince George is still as cute as ever That's precisely what construction worker Sam Wayne did when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Nansledan near Newquay, Cornwall.  While Kate and Wills … [Link]

Slashdot » PC-BSD Follows a Rolling Release Model, Gets Renamed To TrueOS

Friday 2 September 10:00:00 UTC 2016

prisoninmate quotes a report from Softpedia: By following a rolling release model, TrueOS promises to be a cutting-edge and modern FreeBSD-based operating system for your personal computer, designed with security and simplicity in mind — all while being stable enough to be deployed on servers. TrueOS will also make use of the security technologies from the OpenBSD project, and you … [Link]

Slashdot » Confirmed: In an Unprecedented Move, Samsung Recalls All Galaxy Note 7

Friday 2 September 9:31:00 UTC 2016

After delaying shipment of its flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 7 over quality control testing earlier this week, Samsung is all set to recall all of the Note 7 it has shipped in its home nation and abroad, according to rather reliable Yonhap News Agency, which is citing a Samsung official. It would be an unprecedented move from the company. From … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung makes critical decision on Galaxy Note7 due to reports of explosions

Friday 2 September 9:26:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198651%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f158687_2fsamsung-galaxy-note-7-5Feed-tw Feed-fbThat sexy new Galaxy Note 7 you stood in line for will have to go back to Samsung, unfortunately, amid reports of devices catching fire while charging. The technology giant is planning a global recall of its latest flagship phablet and has confirmed it is aware of at least 35 incidents with handsets. On Friday, Samsung released a statement saying it … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese ad breaks down borders and brings people together with sports and beer

Friday 2 September 9:00:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19611%2feb3307f7ab7844caac8b52b078d7bf33Feed-tw Feed-fb Look no further for proof that a round of beer can bring people together. Harbin Beer is the latest company to appeal to our emotions with a short documentary-style ad that was shot across five locations in 30 days. Created by ad agency BBH Shanghai, the video tells a story of how communities living on China's borders in Russia, Myanmar, … [Link]

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

Friday 2 September 7:01:52 UTC 2016

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

Slashdot » IBM Watson Created The First-Ever AI-Made Movie Trailer For 'Morgan'

Friday 2 September 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a Popular Science article: For a film about the risks of pushing the limits of technology too far, it only makes sense to advertise for it using artificial intelligence. Morgan, staring Kate Mara and Paul Giamatti, is a sci-fi thriller about scientists who've created a synthetic humanoid whose potential has grown dangerously beyond their control. Fitting, … [Link]

Mashable » Watch: Australia's new five dollar note is impressively futuristic

Friday 2 September 6:51:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19610%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-02_at_4.21.57_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Ever wondered what would a bank note from the future would look like? Wonder no longer, because Australia's just realised your futuristic money visions. Australia's Reserve Bank have released a video detailing the features of the country's new brand new five dollar note, which entered circulation on Thursday.  SEE ALSO: First ever five dollar note for the Blind community to … [Link]

Mashable » Uniqlo's biggest Southeast Asia store opens to massive crowd of eager shoppers

Friday 2 September 5:57:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198608%2f_mg_0787Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — After months of speculation of what the inside of Asia's biggest Uniqlo store would look like, the boards have come down to reveal three floors of a shopping mecca to the delight of Singaporeans. SEE ALSO: Kickstarter opens in Asia, starting in Hong Kong and Singapore Its first global flagship store in Southeast Asia, the outlet occupies 2,700 square … [Link]

Mashable » Boy wins award for learning sign language to help a school friend

Friday 2 September 5:49:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198561%2fa126a20b56c443ef85056fa6d99fc830Feed-tw Feed-fbNow this is what friends are for. Ross Kelly, a year six student at Amaroo School in Canberra, Australia has been recognised with a Fred Hollows Humanity Award for going above and beyond when it came to helping a fellow classmate, Isam Gurung. SEE ALSO: A 10-year-old girl is teaching her deaf puppy commands in sign language Gurung, who is profoundly … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Amy Schumer destroy a rude heckler during her stand-up show

Friday 2 September 5:07:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19605%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb As if there weren't enough reasons to worship comedian Amy Schumer already. We also knew she was a crass angel, sent from heaven, but now THIS comes along. Performing a standup show in Stockholm, Sweden recently, Schumer was only two minutes in into her act when a heckler yelled out the highly original line: "Show us your tits!"  Dude. Who … [Link]

Mashable » Google's plan for modular smartphones have reportedly been abandoned

Friday 2 September 4:21:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198576%2ffb2964ed586548a4a0cce23c3f89cbf3Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter delays, it looks like Google's plan for modular smartphones has come to an abrupt end. Project Ara, the company's foray into creating phones that can be built from interchangeable parts, has reportedly been scrapped according to a report by Reuters.  SEE ALSO: The Moto Z Play Droid is a more affordable modular phone It's a shock decision considering Google's proclamation … [Link]

Mashable » Singaporean jewellery line doubles as mosquito repellent

Friday 2 September 3:49:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19603%2flarge_necklace_3Feed-tw Feed-fb In Chinese culture, the green gemstone jade is commonly used to ward off evil spirits. With a "Yu Ahn" bracelet, you can ward off a different kind of evil — mosquitos. Singapore jewellery brand, By Invite Only, released a new line of jade-inspired accessories that it claims will actually help repel mosquitoes. The Yu Ahn collection consists of a bracelet … [Link]

Slashdot » World's Oldest Fossils Found In Greenland

Friday 2 September 3:30:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 quotes a report from Washington Post: Scientists probing a newly exposed, formerly snow-covered outcropping in Greenland claim they have discovered the oldest fossils ever seen, the remnants of microbial mats that lived 3.7 billion years ago. It's a stunning announcement in a scientific field that is always contentious. But if confirmed, this would push the established fossil record more … [Link]

Mashable » Lamb ad moves away from controversy with cheeky message about diversity

Friday 2 September 3:28:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19604%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Meat and Livestock Australia is a real-life association that every year makes a (usually very cheeky) ad campaign encouraging Australians to eat more lamb. Don't question it — it's just a thing here.  This effort makes a point of moving as far away as possible from the group's "Operation Boomerang" ad, which was criticized as being insulting to Indigenous people. … [Link]

Mashable » Wave of '90s throwback tours proves the nostalgia cycle is in full effect

Friday 2 September 2:57:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198518%2fc5d82aa4a2a54b458581202afc4c3e13Feed-tw Feed-fbThe music business is tough, but fun times are ahead if you're an act from the '90s or early '00s. In Australia at least, there has been a wave of tours from musical outfits that were prolific during the 1990s and patches of the early 2000s. And the country is losing their sh*t. SEE ALSO: Adele pulls an Adele, invites fan … [Link]

Mashable » An appreciation of the McDonald's employee with Down Syndrome who just retired after 32 years

Friday 2 September 2:36:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198529%2f9d1adb03e16a421680bd7426ff3dc411Feed-tw Feed-fb I have to thank Facebook's wacky algorithm for this one. I was surfing the social network this week when a trending local story caught my eye. The abbreviated headline was something like, "McDonald's throws retirement party for longtime employee in Needham, MA," which is my hometown. I clicked on the link, wondering who could possibly merit a retirement party from … [Link]

Mashable » Startup raises $2.5 million to manage music rights using blockchain

Friday 2 September 2:21:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198392%2fgettyimages-78120048Feed-tw Feed-fbRevelator raised $2.5 million this week by promising to efficiently track music rights and distribute royalties to rights owners.  To do that, the startup is using blockchain — best known as the technology behind Bitcoin — to get money to musicians and managers more quickly. A blockchain is a shared ledger that can record almost any kind of transaction. For Bitcoin, … [Link]

Mashable » What to stream on Hulu in September

Friday 2 September 1:52:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198514%2fgettyimages-539943060__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbHulu is continuing its strong year of content by adding even more solid TV and movies to its library. Here's a look at what to stream on the platform in September. SEE ALSO: Hulu's TV service is coming — and now it will include Time Warner channels Top Pick: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years Hulu will release its first … [Link]

Mashable » Network-wide ad blocking violates net neutrality, European regulators rule

Friday 2 September 1:51:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198402%2fad_blockingFeed-tw Feed-fbEuropean regulators just put a major roadblock in the way of one of the most ambitious and aggressive ad blocking startups — as well as the telecom that had hoped to benefit from it. The company, an Israeli tech firm called Shine, had planned to partner with the European wireless carrier Three to block all mobile ads from reaching its 30 … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Catching up with YA superstar Sarah J. Maas

Friday 2 September 1:36:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198335%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f195412_2fsarah_j_maasFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you think you've had a busy year, wait until you hear what Sarah J. Maas has been up to. In 2016 alone, she has released A Court of Mist and Fury, the latest novel in the Court of Thorns and Roses series; announced that she is writing a YA novelization of DC Entertainment's Catwoman; and in just under a week … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Pratt balancing 'Passengers' reshoots with first fantasy football draft

Friday 2 September 1:32:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198517%2f9f1511975441492ea61797a62400a7daFeed-tw Feed-fbThe 2016 fantasy football season is upon us, and that means millions of people across America are preparing for the most glorious day of the year — Draft Day. Chris Pratt is one of those people. The Guardians of the Galaxy star has joined his very first fantasy football league, and it's a doozy, folks!  Pratt's wife, Anna Faris, revealed on … [Link]

Mashable » Jon Favreau joins Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' as Happy Hogan

Friday 2 September 1:22:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198497%2f487c5b7c8dfb4ce4b082a56f3c5ebadaFeed-tw Feed-fbJon Favreau hasn't played Happy Hogan in a Marvel movie since Iron Man 3, but that's all about to change, as he has joined the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Mashable has confirmed. Sony and Marvel invited Mashable to visit the Spider-Man set in mid-August, but with the film not slated to swing into theaters until next July, it's too early to … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder crashed and now love is dead

Friday 2 September 1:08:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19599%2ftinderfrontFeed-tw Feed-fbLove died on Thursday. In the evening hours, when starry-eyed Tinder users were searching for their soulmates, the iOS version of the app crashed.  The wake of devastation was apparent on social media, where people expressed how their only chance at true happiness had just slipped away.  SEE ALSO: Research says using GIFs on Tinder increases responses by 30 percent Won't … [Link]

Mashable » Snow defeats Targaryen in tight 'Game of Thrones' election

Friday 2 September 0:55:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198509%2f542a899bf67646ef8602f671854edb29Feed-tw Feed-fbIt seems you do know something about elections, Jon Snow. With a whopping 1,666,642 ballots cast in a fantasy online Game of Thrones election, conducted over the past four weeks by HBO, the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch and current "King in the North" has once again been handed a political title he didn't really ask for.  Winning with … [Link]

Slashdot » WrkRiot Collapses Amongst Allegations of Fraud

Friday 2 September 0:50:00 UTC 2016

HockeyPuck quotes a report from New York Times: This week, WrkRiot, began unraveling in a highly public fashion (Warning: may be paywalled). Its former head of marketing revealed that the start-up had been mired in internal chaos and had sometimes paid employees in cashier's checks before delaying payment… Penny Kim, the former marketing director at WrkRiot, wrote about her experience … [Link]

Mashable » Coming to Amazon in September: Woody Allen series, 'Transparent' Season 3 and more

Friday 2 September 0:48:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f198503%2funnamed-5Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — From the return of Transparent to the long anticipated arrival of Woody Allen's new comedy series Crisis in Six Scenes, Amazon has a lot to offer viewers in September. Check out the list of what's available to stream this month on Amazon. SEE ALSO: Amazon reveals more details about Woody Allen's new series Top Pick: Fleabag This quirky … [Link]

WIRED » Facebook Wants Its Advertisers To Be Better on Mobile

Friday 2 September 0:45:04 UTC 2016

Facebook Wants Its Advertisers To Be Better on MobileWhich is great for Facebook. The post Facebook Wants Its Advertisers To Be Better on Mobile appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » 16 Banks and 25 Security Companies Line Up in Support of South Korean Fintech API Standard

Friday 2 September 0:44:18 UTC 2016

Over on Crowdfund Insider, JD Alois has published a news report about South Korea's Fintech Open Platform; an open API program that's looked after by South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) and that has received the support of over 40 financial instituations operating in South Korea. [Link]

WIRED » Why Utility Poles Are So Important to the Future of the Internet

Friday 2 September 0:42:42 UTC 2016

Why Utility Poles Are So Important to the Future of the InternetGoogle is fighting with AT&T over a very important technology. The post Why Utility Poles Are So Important to the Future of the Internet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Parent gives brutally honest excuse for tardy kids

Friday 2 September 0:19:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19593%2fbff13558b00c42d98010b27068f1a0c6Feed-tw Feed-fbSometimes, it's best to be brutally honest. It's officially September, which means that school is back in session for many, and sometimes that can be a major adjustment for both kids and their parents  After dropping off their children to school a little late on Thursday, one parent gave a brutally honest answer when asked on a sign-in sheet why the … [Link]

Slashdot » OpenBSD 6.0 Released

Friday 2 September 0:10:00 UTC 2016

LichtSpektren writes: Version 6.0 of the free operating system OpenBSD has just been released. This release features much improved hardware and armv7 support, a new tool called proot for building software ports in an isolated chroot environment, W^X that is now strictly enforced by default, and removal of official support for Linux emulation, usermount, and systrace. The release announcement can … [Link]

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