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.

Mashable » Facebook can't run away the realities of video advertising anymore

Friday 23 September 23:43:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221903%2fvideoviewerFeed-tw Feed-fbCount down three seconds in your head. It goes fast, right?  I bet you did it the "one-hippopotamus way." That's actually considerably more than 3 seconds. Ask Siri to set a 3-second timer and then try to read something on the web. Exactly, it's barely enough time for a sentence, including this one. A couple of years ago, Facebook apparently set … [Link]

Mashable » Mystery cat lover leaves $8,000 in animal shelter donation box

Friday 23 September 23:25:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22017%2f9bd73d3747b943faa403636eae420a8aFeed-tw Feed-fbThink you love cats? Good luck topping this. An anonymous donor quietly left $8,000 in the Pasadena Humane Society's Neely Cat Center donation box around 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Yes, that's $8,000 — 400 twenty-dollar bills, to be precise. SEE ALSO: Can you find the cats hiding in this Latvian mayor's office? That's a lot of treats. After shocked staff members … [Link]

Slashdot » VR Devs Pull Support For Oculus Rift Until Palmer Luckey Steps Down

Friday 23 September 23:20:00 UTC 2016

After it was revealed that Oculus founder Palmer Luckey backed a pro-Trump political organization called Nimble America that is dedicated to "shitposting" and spreading inflammatory memes about Hillary Clinton, several developers of the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset have announced that they will stop supporting the headset until its founder steps down. One of the biggest developers for Oculus Rift, Insomniac … [Link]

Mashable » Police arrest creepy clown found lurking in Kentucky woods

Friday 23 September 23:04:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222048%2fclownFeed-tw Feed-fbAmerica has been besieged by clowns in 2016 and they're not all hanging out in Trump Tower. In fact, there have been sightings in at least six U.S. states as a wave of reports has spread across the nation. North and South Carolina have been particularly hard hit. Now, finally, a clown has been taken into custody. SEE ALSO: Church of … [Link]

Mashable » Julia Roberts to play PTA mom made famous in LA Times story 'Framed' (Exclusive)

Friday 23 September 23:00:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221924%2fjulia_framedFeed-tw Feed-fbOscar winner Julia Roberts is attached to play Kelli Peters, the PTA mom whose story was chronicled in Christopher Goffard's engrossing L.A. Times serial Framed, in a feature film that is currently being shopped to studios, multiple individuals familiar with the project have told Mashable. Peters was the subject of Goffard's six-part mystery series, which centered on a well-respected mother who … [Link]

Slashdot » Judge Skewers Oracle Attorney For Revealing Google, Apple Trade Secrets

Friday 23 September 22:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The federal judge who presided over the Google-Oracle API copyright infringement trial excoriated one of Oracle's lawyers Thursday for disclosing confidential information in open court earlier this year. The confidential information included financial figures stating that Google generated $31 billion in revenue and $22 billion in profits from the Android operating … [Link]

Mashable » Pippa Middleton's iCloud account reportedly hacked, with thousands of private photos stolen

Friday 23 September 22:38:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222025%2fbcca7a94a28e42168f1298c528efe3e1Feed-tw Feed-fbPippa Middleton, the sister of Kate Middleton the Duchess of Cambridge, has had her iCloud account hacked and thousands of private photographs stolen, according to The Independent. The information retrieved is believed to include personal photos of the royal family and of Middleton with her fiancé James Matthews. SEE ALSO: If you use any Yahoo services, here's what to do following … [Link]

Mashable » In appeal to millennials, pro-Clinton group hits Gary Johnson on climate

Friday 23 September 22:36:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22022%2fgaryjohnson2Feed-tw Feed-fb In a new digital ad released Friday, a group trying to marshall millennials' support for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton criticizes Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson for his views on global climate change.  The ad is noteworthy since it targets a third-party candidate who is garnering about 10 percent support in national polls, but who is drawing most of that … [Link]

Mashable » ‘The Shining’ book and movie were terrifying in very different ways

Friday 23 September 22:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21715%2fshining_wtd_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAt this point, near-countless Stephen King works have been adapted for big and small screen, but back in 1980, The Shining was only the second of King’s novels to come to a theater near you.  No less a director than Stanley Kubrick brought the film to life, and the changes made along the way were many and varied. Our CineFix series, … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga shares track list for 'Joanne'

Friday 23 September 22:08:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222030%2f941b064b4b5948ee86e7efc26f6cef4eFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Florence Welch collaboration made the cut! Lady Gaga just shared the track list for both the standard and deluxe version of her forthcoming album Joanne, and fans can see that Welch will indeed guest on the song "Hey Girl." The singer is the only featured artist listed for the 11-track album. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga's announces new album 'Joanne,' shares … [Link]

Mashable » Google's smart speaker will be cheaper than the Amazon Echo, report says

Friday 23 September 22:07:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221950%2fap_16139695153929Feed-tw Feed-fbAmazon might be getting a little worried. Pricing details for Google's upcoming smart speaker, the Amazon Echo-like Google Home, may have just been leaked and they suggest that Google's speaker will be a lot cheaper than Amazon's. SEE ALSO: Google sends invite for likely Pixel smartphone launch on Oct. 4 The speaker will sell for $129 when it goes on sale … [Link]

Slashdot » People Are Drilling Holes Into Their iPhone 7 To 'Make a Headphone Jack'

Friday 23 September 22:00:00 UTC 2016

TechRax — a popular YouTuber who destroys technology for fame and riches — has uploaded a video where he drills a hole into an iPhone 7, claiming it to be a "secret hack" to reinstall a headphone jack in the device. The only problem is that he didn't tell people it was a joke, and of course, some people fell … [Link]

Mashable » How ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ turned a gritty novel into a family film

Friday 23 September 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21702%2froger_rabbit_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWho Framed Roger Rabbit, the 1988 film set in a world in which flesh-and-blood people lived and worked alongside cartoon characters, is loosely based on the noire novel, Who Censored Roger Rabbit, by Gary Wolf. Beyond the basic premise, they're almost nothing alike. Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, reads between the lines to find the differences between the book and … [Link]

Popular Science » DIY EpiPens, An Augmented Reality Diving Helmet, And More

Friday 23 September 21:58:22 UTC 2016

Science Our 10 favorite images of the week Our 10 favorite images from this week in science and tech. [Link]

Mashable » Japanese ad giant admits to overcharging more than 100 clients

Friday 23 September 21:45:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221789%2fgettyimages-144478146Feed-tw Feed-fbTokyo-based advertising giant Dentsu has acknowledged that it overcharged more than 100 clients after it conducted a month-long investigation into its own financial records. The probe turned up at total of 633 business transactions that warranted suspicion — worth about $2.3 million overall.  SEE ALSO: Why American ad agencies are being accused of having secret agendas In some cases, its agency … [Link]

Mashable » What to watch on Amazon Prime in October

Friday 23 September 21:44:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222006%2f9fe27946272a4b1395b98080730c2139Feed-tw Feed-fbAs Liz Lemon once said, say yes to staying in more! October is here which means it's basically winter which means it's basically time to be a shut in and watch everything there is to watch. Start with this month's new releases on Amazon Prime. SEE ALSO: Amazon, Netflix strike deals in India for local video content Top Pick: The Gift … [Link]

Mashable » Travel back to the future with these Doc & Marty handmade costumes

Friday 23 September 21:41:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21378%2fcs_doc_marty_thumb_cfFeed-tw Feed-fbGreat Scott! Dustin's back from the future with fashion finds and a hot smoking… glue gun? Check out our CineFix YouTube channel for more videos: http://bit.ly/2aeiCXJ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Cinefix, Christopher Lloyd, Michael J Fox, and Robert Zemeckis [Link]

Popular Science » An Incredibly Deep Ocean Could Be Hiding Beneath Pluto's Icy Heart

Friday 23 September 21:35:00 UTC 2016

Space Imagine the space-scuba diving potential To add to the "holy wow" of what Pluto can tell us, scientists now have reason to believe that the dwarf planet's ocean is incredibly deep. [Link]

Popular Science » We Tested The iPhone 7’s Three Most Notable Features

Friday 23 September 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Gadgets New camera, waterproofing, and the dear loss of the headphone jack Our thoughts on the new iPhone 7 Plus. [Link]

Mashable » How the beloved ’Where the Wild Things Are’ book became a film

Friday 23 September 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21698%2fwild_things_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhere the Wild Things Are is one of the most beloved children’s books in American literary history (even though the wild rumpus was not so warmly welcomed when it was first published in 1963).  Since then, though, Maurice Sendak’s illustrations and story have been adapted in several forms, most recently for the silver screen in 2009, under the direction of Spike … [Link]

Mashable » 5 awkward things that happen when you have a crush on your coworker

Friday 23 September 21:23:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21945%2fworkcrushsignsnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Five telltale signs that you do in fact have a crush on your coworker. Say goodbye to summer 2016 with this video of a T-Rex doing sick jet ski stunts Live your cheesiest life with this DIY grilled cheese pizza recipe Katy Perry, Shakira, Priyanka Chopra and more sing 'Imagine' for UNICEF Conan debuts Apple's newest product, the AirBag Read … [Link]

Mashable » Father discovers heartbreaking detail in autistic son's worksheet

Friday 23 September 21:21:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21994%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_4.08.41_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter returning from his youngest son's school night last week, Bob Cornelius discovered a disheartening detail within his son's displayed worksheet.  In an assignment asking the students to describe themselves, Cornelius' 11-year-old son Christopher, who is on the autistic spectrum, gave a heartbreaking answer.  When asked, "Some of my friends are," Christopher filled in, "No one."  SEE ALSO: What your childhood … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Introduce Google Wifi, Google Home and 4K Chromecast Ultra Devices On October 4th

Friday 23 September 21:20:00 UTC 2016

Android Police has learned of a new Google device that will launch alongside the Google Pixel smartphones, Google Home, and 4K 'Chromecast Ultra' dongle on October 4th. Called Google Wifi, the Wi-Fi router will cost $129 and contain several "smart" features. Android Police reports: [The] source additionally claims that Google will advertise the router as having "smart" features — probably … [Link]

Mashable » An editor for 'The Verge' took a job with Apple — and didn't tell his employer

Friday 23 September 21:12:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221923%2fda75a62c6a164bdba91cdcd4aab10176Feed-tw Feed-fbAn editor for The Verge took a job with Apple — but didn't tell his employer.  Chris Ziegler, a founding editor at the tech-focused digital media publication, began working for Apple in July 2016. Ziegler did not tell The Verge, where he had been a deputy editor, and continued to be employed by the website, according to Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel, who … [Link]

Mashable » What the movie ‘Jurassic Park’ left out

Friday 23 September 21:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21691%2fjurassic_park_wtd_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbNow that dinosaurs are back in the movies, it seems as good a time as any to go back for a closer look at the 1993 film Jurassic Park and the book it was based on. The Michael Crichton novel that inspired it was a New York Times bestseller, and the filmic dinosaur romp was a roaring box office smash. Our … [Link]

Mashable » Wait a second—Kim Kardashian might vote for Donald Trump

Friday 23 September 20:55:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21998%2fkimkhillFeed-tw Feed-fbOnce again Kim Kardashian is making people talk, but this time it has nothing to do with nudity, Snapchat or Keeping Up With The Kardashians.  On Friday afternoon, social media was set aflame by Ted Cruz's endorsement of presidential candidate Donald Trump. Around the same time, reports also surfaced that Kardashian might also be leaning towards a similar vote come November.  … [Link]

Mashable » Jake Gyllenhaal, Carey Mulligan to star in Paul Dano's directorial debut 'Wildlife'

Friday 23 September 20:55:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221893%2f08b59c64fa7b43b18e3b3774621baa17Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — After working together on Prisoners and more recently, Bong Joon Ho's monster movie Okja, Jake Gyllenhaal has signed on to star in Paul Dano's directorial debut Wildlife, a period drama that will co-star Carey Mulligan, it was announced Friday. Dano and his longtime girlfriend Zoe Kazan adapted Richard Ford's 1990 novel, which follows a teenage boy who witnesses … [Link]

Mashable » How the Rambo's ’First Blood’ morphed from book to screen

Friday 23 September 20:44:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21686%2frambo_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbFirst Blood, the first Rambo movie, is best known as a major launching point in Sylvester Stallone’s career. But before Rambo became synonymous with Sly, First Blood was a novel by David Morrell. Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, takes a look at how the story of a troubled Vietnam veteran translates from page to screen. Subscribe to CineFix for more … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Blast Investigation Suggests Breach in Oxygen Tank's Helium System

Friday 23 September 20:40:00 UTC 2016

Weeks after a SpaceX rocket exploded inexplicably, engineers at Elon Musk's company have traced the flaw to its source. Space today released the initial results of its investigation, in which it says that a breach in helium system in the Falcon 9's liquid oxygen system caused the sudden flare up. From a Reuters report: SpaceX, owned and operated by technology … [Link]

Mashable » Peter Capaldi will appear in 'Doctor Who' spin-off

Friday 23 September 20:36:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221820%2f971e0c36ebb942bb994a12dcada35cb1Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The Doctor is in. Peter Capaldi, the actor behind the The Doctor in Doctor Who, will appear in a spinoff of the show.  📢CONFIRMED!Peter Capaldi will guest star as the Doctor in #ClassDW's opening episode 🙌#DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/u68KL99Tws — Class (@bbcclass) September 23, 2016 Titled Class, the show is a young adult spin off of the hit BBC series. … [Link]

Popular Science » Driverless Bus Gets Into Fender Bender In Switzerland

Friday 23 September 20:27:04 UTC 2016

Cars Puts brakes on trial program, for now Driverless robot bus gets into accident in Switzerland… [Link]

Mashable » The Backstreet Boys are getting a Vegas residency, so start screaming

Friday 23 September 20:14:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221809%2f0eabbd4086b24ae4bf7148c5a52b0850Feed-tw Feed-fbBackstreet’s back, and heading to Vegas. The Backstreet Boys, who were either your first or second favorite '90s boy band, are beginning a Vegas residency in 2017. SEE ALSO: Boy Bands vs. Girl Groups: Who Rocked the '90s? The band announced on Friday that "Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life" would launch on March 1, 2017 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood … [Link]

Mashable » Mamrie Hart, Hannah Hart and Grace Helbig bring the YouTube party to Lionsgate with 'Dirty 30'

Friday 23 September 20:09:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221504%2fdirty30_basic_digital_editionFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Sure, Dirty 30 — a new film starring YouTubers Mamrie Hart, Hannah Hart and Grace Helbig — is about growing up. But it's also a movie about a party. No, seriously. "When this started to come together I was about to turn 30," Mamrie Hart told Mashable during a set visit last year. "While I was completely cool … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Is Killing Off Its $12/Year Plan For Unlimited Photo Storage

Friday 23 September 20:00:00 UTC 2016

To many's surprise, Amazon introduced a consumer-focused storage option — unlimited photo backup for only $12 per year. This was Amazon's attempt to lure customers away from Google, Dropbox, and iCloud. But it seems, even for Amazon, $12 per year for so much storage space is not feasible. The company has reportedly started to inform the customers that the plan … [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' newbie deleted 2,000 tweets, including comments about race

Friday 23 September 19:40:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221563%2f767acfb2ef994e8281343265589fefeaFeed-tw Feed-fbSaturday Night Live may have just increased its diversity, but that doesn't mean race is no longer an issue. Less than two weeks after the show announced its first Latina cast member, that comic, Melissa Villaseñor, has been under scrutiny for old offensive tweets she has now deleted. SEE ALSO: 'Saturday Night Live' adds three new cast members Villaseñor made her … [Link]

Mashable » Blac Chyna is selling a T-shirt inspired by a fight with Rob Kardashian

Friday 23 September 19:36:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21988%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_3.23.45_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbFighting with your fiancé is no fun, but Blac Chyna has found the silver living: using those fights to make money. Chyna is currently selling a t-shirt on her website that reads "Are you still texting bitches?" On the back, it also features a natural follow-up inquiry: "Yes or no?" SEE ALSO: Blac Chyna poses pregnant and naked on the cover … [Link]

Popular Science » New Drone Kit Turns LEGOs Into Flying Machines

Friday 23 September 19:27:00 UTC 2016

Aviation Simple repairs, when it bricks Flybrix is a drone kit designed to use legos. [Link]

Mashable » Apple's Echo rival could make Siri the master of your home

Friday 23 September 19:24:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221602%2fappleechoFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon is sitting pretty on top of the smart home with its Alexa voice-controlled Echo devices, and Google will close in later this year with its own Home assistant device. But what about Apple? While iOS 10's much-needed Home app for controlling all your HomeKit-compatible smart home devices is a step in the right direction, the company may need an Echo … [Link]

Popular Science » NOAA Researchers Explain What It's Like To Fly Into A Hurricane

Friday 23 September 19:24:19 UTC 2016

Science In the eye of the storm Many people have lived through hurricanes, but very few have flown into them on purpose. [Link]

Mashable » Turn off all Samsung Note devices on planes, aviation authority warns

Friday 23 September 19:23:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221453%2f1704fdbeb86542baa1de0b3d900fd29dFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Friday morning, another Samsung-related phone incident took place onboard an aircraft carrier, but much to everyone's surprise, it wasn't a Galaxy Note7.  A Samsung Galaxy Note 2 — released back in 2012 — caught fire mid-air on an IndiGo plane en route to Chennai from Singapore. Passengers noticed smoke in the cabin and notified crew members, who discovered it was … [Link]

Slashdot » Sad Reality: It's Cheaper To Get Hacked Than Build Strong IT Defenses

Friday 23 September 19:20:00 UTC 2016

It's no secret that more companies are getting hacked now than ever. The government is getting hacked, major corporate companies are getting hacked, and even news outlets are getting hacked. This raises the obvious question: why aren't people investing more in bolstering their security? The answer is, as a report on The Register points out, money. Despite losing a significant … [Link]

Popular Science » Travel Back In Time With These Amazing Historical GIFs

Friday 23 September 19:17:26 UTC 2016

Science The U.S. National Archives is now on Giphy The U.S. National Archives, the official record-keeping agency for all of America, has uploaded old historical videos, photos, animations, and other media as GIFs on the… [Link]

Popular Science » How Virtual Reality Can Help Stop Environmental Destruction

Friday 23 September 19:16:26 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Uber drivers will verify their identities through selfies

Friday 23 September 19:07:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221690%2fgettyimages-513438799Feed-tw Feed-fbFrom now on, Uber drivers will start their shifts with selfies.  The ride-hailing company is expanding its Real-Time ID Check feature across the US, it announced in a blog post Friday. Drivers submit a selfie through the app to ensure the person driving the car matches Uber's account on file.  The feature doesn't connect to a background check or do anything … [Link]

Mashable » Say goodbye to summer 2016 with this video of a T-Rex doing sick jet ski stunts

Friday 23 September 19:06:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21990%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_2.30.56_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Summer 2016 is officially over, but we aren't ready to say goodbye. Luckily, this video of a dude in a T-Rex suit doing insane jet ski tricks ends vacation season with a bang. What meteor? Dinosaurs all went extinct from partying and extreme sports. Live your cheesiest life with this DIY grilled cheese pizza recipe Katy Perry, Shakira, Priyanka Chopra … [Link]

Popular Science » macOS Sierra’s Best New Features: Here’s How To Use Them

Friday 23 September 18:48:46 UTC 2016

Gadgets The big update brings more brains and cool functions to your computer If you’re a Mac user, it’s more than likely that you’ve hit “remind me later” a few times for the newest macOS update. Sierra, aka macOS Sierra Version 10.12, is… [Link]

Mashable » 'Harambe' the movie? Studio head promises he'll do it at 1 million retweets

Friday 23 September 18:46:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221570%2fefbf0890acc24a20b7e0794c915cc8f8Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Relativity CEO Ryan Kavanaugh isn't shy on Twitter, where he tends to make brash proclamations, but hey, that's why we like the guy. He also apparently understands the undying power of Harambe on the internet.  Perhaps that's why one of his tweets from last week has garnered nearly a quarter-million retweets, already inching its way up Twitter's most-retweeted … [Link]

Popular Science » How To Use Siri On Your Laptop In MacOS Sierra

Friday 23 September 18:44:45 UTC 2016

Gadgets Apple put your favorite voice command assistant on your computer Siri got an upgrade in iOS 10, but it doesn’t stop there. After updating to Sierra, Siri appears automatically on your home dock. [Link]

Popular Science » How To Use Tabs in Apps On MacOS Sierra

Friday 23 September 18:42:48 UTC 2016

Gadgets Multitasking just became a bit easier Apple went into developer mode with its own apps and souped them up for you. Now, you can use multiple tabs in apps like Maps, Keynote, Numbers, and others. [Link]

Mashable » This vault filled with seeds in Norway could help bring Earth back from an apocalypse

Friday 23 September 18:41:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21976%2f14c25dcd0a054c6cbb3af8364a2f9c9cFeed-tw Feed-fbBuried within a mountain on a Norwegian island not far from the North Pole, collections of seeds from countries around the world lie in wait.Safely burrowed into the rocky waste of Plataberget Mountain in Svalbard, Norway deep enough to protect it from air temperature rises and high enough to avoid flooding if sea levels rise, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault exists, according … [Link]

Popular Science » How To Use The Universal Clipboard In macOS Sierra

Friday 23 September 18:40:06 UTC 2016

Gadgets You can stop emailing links and photos to yourself Apple is making a push to make all of your Apple devices more connected, so the company introduced a feature that allows you to quickly switch between your mobile device… [Link]

Slashdot » You're Paying 40% More For TV Than You Were 5 Years Ago

Friday 23 September 18:40:00 UTC 2016

According to data from Leichtman Research's annual study, pay TV subscriptions keep going up and up. So much so that in the last five years, they have gone up by 40 percent. In 2011, subscribers were paying an average of $73.63 for cable or satellite, but now that average stands at roughly $103. From a BusinessInsider report: And it's not … [Link]

Popular Science » How To Use The Picture In Picture Playback Feature On MacOS Sierra

Friday 23 September 18:37:21 UTC 2016

Gadgets Watch your favorite show or music video without having to split a screen A simple, but really fun new feature comes in video playback. If you’re watching a video on YouTube in a Safari browser, or a video from your iTunes/Apple Music… [Link]

Popular Science » How To Auto Unlock Your Computer With Your Apple Watch

Friday 23 September 18:34:44 UTC 2016

Gadgets Another way Apple wants your devices to interact Pushing the connectivity message further, Apple now allows you to unlock your computer without even having to type in the password. Using your Apple Watch and Bluetooth… [Link]

Mashable » Singapore and Lyft are surprising SF riders this weekend, because why not?

Friday 23 September 18:13:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21503%2fcurrent_hero_shotFeed-tw Feed-fbPaid Content by Singapore Tourism BoardJet-setters today are more intrigued by the intangible elements of a travel destination than by simple sight-seeing. Instead of resort-style pampering, they’re seeking adventure, art, culture and true immersion. And increasingly, they’re looking for innovative ways to embark upon experiential adventures. If you’re one such jetsetter in San Francisco, you’re in luck this weekend. On the 23rd … [Link]

Popular Science » SpaceX May Have Solved The Cause Of Its Rocket Explosion

Friday 23 September 18:12:33 UTC 2016

Space Data points to a 'large breach in the cryogenic helium system’ SpaceX has a lead on the cause of the September 1 explosion… [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX releases new details about recent rocket explosion

Friday 23 September 18:11:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221585%2fspacexexplosionFeed-tw Feed-fbSpaceX engineers are making progress in the investigation of what the company's founder Elon Musk called the "most difficult and complex failure" in the company's history. Those investigating the Sept. 1 explosion of one of the company's Falcon 9 rockets have traced the accident to a "large breach in the cryogenic helium system" in the second stage of the rocket, according … [Link]

Mashable » UPS is testing out its own delivery drones

Friday 23 September 18:11:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221586%2fgettyimages-72162865Feed-tw Feed-fbOne of the world's largest package delivery companies is stepping up efforts to integrate drones into its system. UPS has partnered with robot-maker CyPhy Works to test the use of drones to make commercial deliveries to remote or difficult-to-access locations.The companies began testing the drones on Thursday, when they launched one from the seaside town of Marblehead. The drone flew on … [Link]

Popular Science » How To Use The New Photos App on MacOS Sierra

Friday 23 September 18:08:01 UTC 2016

Gadgets This looks familiar Just like the iPhone’s new photo app, the desktop version got a little smarter too. [Link]

Popular Science » How To Use Apple Music On MacOS Sierra

Friday 23 September 18:05:00 UTC 2016

Gadgets Apple continues to integrate Apple Music right into your iTunes Library Finally, Apple’s push for online music streaming has found it’s way to your desktop. On line with the redesign that Apple Music got in iOS 10. [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Is Getting Ready To Take On Google and Amazon In a Battle For The Living Room

Friday 23 September 18:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Siri may soon be making the jump from your pocket to your end table. Apple has been working on a standalone product to control internet-of-things devices for a while, but a new report from Bloomberg suggests that the company has moved the project from a research phase to prototyping. It would theoretically be pitted against other … [Link]

Mashable » New video by Keith Scott's wife shows his fatal encounter with police

Friday 23 September 17:38:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221515%2f196f95a7bb5942d39efc996f601d8a00Feed-tw Feed-fbMembers of Keith Lamont Scott's family released new video footage Friday of his fatal encounter with Charlotte police. In the clip, which was filmed by his wife Rakeyia Scott and is just over two minutes long, Scott is seen on the ground after shots were fired, surrounded by officers and police cars. Rakeyia is heard telling officers he is not armed … [Link]

Mashable » Live your cheesiest life with this DIY grilled cheese pizza recipe

Friday 23 September 17:34:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21962%2fb1bf04b82fb646f9b40da4f919d1da09Feed-tw Feed-fb Move over, Pizza Hut. The pizza chain announced its possibly ridiculous and definitely unhealthy grilled cheese pizza earlier this week, but why buy fast food when you can gain some satisfaction in making it yourself?  The entire concept of grilled cheese pizza may take a second to wrap your head around, so DIY foodie YouTubers Hellthy Junk Food created an … [Link]

Mashable » Virtual reality fans are disappointed in Palmer Luckey's secret Trump fund

Friday 23 September 17:24:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221481%2fap_464389713985Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen you find out the enigmatic 24-year-old who built one of the first commercially viable virtual reality headsets also funds a pro-Trump political action group aimed at spreading anti-Hillary Clinton memes, you may feel like your worldview has shifted a bit. At least that was the response of scores of virtual reality fans, some of whom had followed Oculus founder Palmer … [Link]

Popular Science » Think Tank Report Warns Of Cyberterrorism In Space

Friday 23 September 17:22:33 UTC 2016

Space Hack (above) the planet! Hacking satellites could cause big problems for people on earth. [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon UK Found Guilty Of Airmailing Dangerous Goods

Friday 23 September 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Amazon UK has been found guilty and fined 65,000 euro for breaking aviation safety laws after repeatedly trying to send dangerous goods by airmail, reports The Guardian. From the article: A judge at Southwark crown court in London said on Friday that Amazon knew the rules, had been warned repeatedly, but had failed to take reasonable care. Although the risks … [Link]

Mashable » Artist illustrates one famous movie quote each day for a year

Friday 23 September 17:17:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21934%2fnfdyg5wFeed-tw Feed-fbArtist Ian Simmons created his own version of the 365 project when he drew one movie quote every single day for a year. Combining illustration and calligraphy, every print clearly conveys the mood of each movie. These quotes from classics such as Star Wars, Evil Dead and The Goonies utilize different calligraphy styles that are representative of the film's era and … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry, Shakira, Priyanka Chopra and more sing 'Imagine' for UNICEF

Friday 23 September 17:15:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21975%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_1.29.59_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb In the song "Imagine," John Lennon dares to dream of a better world. It's a vision he shared with UNICEF, the humanitarian organization dedicated to aiding children, which on Friday launched a video of Lennon's song with voices from around the world. SEE ALSO: How 'fifth Beatle' George Martin shaped the band's sound With the support of David Guetta and … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » High-Tech Bridge Updates its Unified SSL Assessment API

Friday 23 September 17:08:03 UTC 2016

High-Tech Bridge has announced a new release of its free SSL security testing service that companies and organizations can use to test their Web, email, VPN and other SSL/TLS-based services. The new release tests for known vulnerabilities in SSL/TLS implementations (e.g. Heartbleed) and in encryption protocols (e.g. POODLE), as well as checking if a SSL/TLS configuration is compliant with PCI … [Link]

Popular Science » Androgynous Lionesses Strut And Roar In Manly Manes

Friday 23 September 16:59:06 UTC 2016

Animals Copycats Five butch lionesses prowl the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. They have thick, bristling manes and guttural roars that can easily fool invaders or safari visitors into… [Link]

Popular Science » 4 Questions About Elon Musk's Plan To Colonize Mars

Friday 23 September 16:57:43 UTC 2016

Space Space is hard, and Mars is even harder Getting to Mars certainly won't be easy. Here are some of the biggest challenges Musk and others will need to overcome. [Link]

Mashable » Self-proclaimed 'bag ladies' weave plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless

Friday 23 September 16:54:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21955%2fa0990553599c4b79b57e6026c95e7f3aFeed-tw Feed-fbA Tennessee church group has recycled tens of thousands discarded plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless — and they don't plan on stopping there. The group of women, many of whom are elderly, call themselves the "bag ladies," and they meet every Thursday at Second Baptist Church in Union City, Tennessee. "This is not young ladies doing this. This … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Accusoft Migrated From Monolithic Applications to a Microservice Architecture

Friday 23 September 16:52:35 UTC 2016

In July 2015, Accusoft's SaaS Applications team was tasked with integrating the recently acquired edocr application with our existing Prizm Share community for publishing and sharing documents. While this integration offered numerous challenges with data migration, feature parity, and cohesive branding, we are going to focus on the architectural changes that resulted from the project. [Link]

Slashdot » Probe Of Leaked US NSA Hacking Tools Examines Operative's Mistake

Friday 23 September 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Joseph Menn and John Walcott, reporting for Reuters: A U.S. investigation into a leak of hacking tools used by the National Security Agency is focusing on a theory that one of its operatives carelessly left them available on a remote computer and Russian hackers found them, four people with direct knowledge of the probe told Reuters. The tools, which enable … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Monsanto cuts deal to use CRISPR to engineer food

Friday 23 September 16:37:55 UTC 2016

A licensing agreement between Monsanto and the Broad Institute will allow the biotech giant to use genome editing to modify plants like corn and tomatoes [Link]

Mashable » Google takes on the iPhone ahead of hardware event

Friday 23 September 16:25:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221313%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_16.24.30Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is gearing up for the upcoming Oct. 4 hardware event with grand ads, building projections and even a statue showing its willingness to take on the iPhone 7 after this month's Apple event.  SEE ALSO: Google's plan for modular smartphones have reportedly been abandoned Earlier this week, the company announced that it would launch some "made by Google" hardware, hinting … [Link]

Mashable » The Galaxy Note 2 that caught fire on a plane is just horrible timing for Samsung

Friday 23 September 16:24:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221193%2fgettyimages-487244369Feed-tw Feed-fbThings just keep getting worse and worse for Samsung. After weeks of investigating cases of Galaxy Note7 phones catching on fire, destroying people's cars, and even injuring people, Samsung and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an official recall for 1 million of the phones sold in the U.S. SEE ALSO: Guess what? Any phone could explode, not … [Link]

Mashable » The Facebook feature fueling the police brutality protests in America

Friday 23 September 16:15:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220956%2fa50cf4f78f3c494ba3b193717850a237Feed-tw Feed-fbCHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Hadassah Falby was sitting at home on Wednesday night, but he was wracked with fear as he stared at what was happening on the screen in front of him.  Jaleesa Pauling, his wife, was live streaming on Facebook from Charlotte amid the chaos following the moments after a demonstrator was fatally shot.  SEE ALSO: Man shot during … [Link]

Mashable » Define 'bad dude': The story behind a protester's strong message

Friday 23 September 16:02:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221161%2fbba954eef1104d7aa3dafd1c78b87b13Feed-tw Feed-fbCHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Raven Solomon was marching against police brutality here on Thursday, but the words on her sign came from Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Both cities have seen local shootings by police gain nationwide attention in the past week.  SEE ALSO: 'We will not cover anything up': Investigation begins after Tulsa police kill unarmed black man In Charlotte, officer Brentley Vinson … [Link]

Slashdot » Indian Students Score a Partial Win in Facebook Privacy Dispute

Friday 23 September 16:00:00 UTC 2016

WhatsApp announced last month that it would stop begin sharing some of users' information — phone number, contact information of people in your address book etc — with Facebook. Two Indian students last month expressed their concern over this, adding that WhatsApp was "severely" compromising their privacy and those of other billion plus users, and that it was reneging from … [Link]

Mashable » ‘Seven’ originally had multiple answers to ‘What’s in the box?’

Friday 23 September 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20622%2fseven_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb“What’s in the box?" Se7en is a master class in setup and payoff, and the final scene helped make a connect-the-dots police procedural an instant classic. But that ending that never would have happened if the studio had their way.  Our CineFix series, Art of the Scene, takes on the ultimate unboxing that shocked viewers. Everything from the camera movements to … [Link]

Mashable » Brilliant homemade recreation of the 'Jurassic World' trailer

Friday 23 September 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f17024%2fhmjurrasicworldnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a record-breaking release in theatres, Jurassic World (or the trailer, anyway) is now available on smaller screens. With zero visual effects.  Our CineFix series, Homemade Movies, put together this shot-for-shot recreation of the original trailer. Sure, the dinosaurs look a little different. But it's every bit as suspenseful.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, … [Link]

Mashable » Hands on with Apple's awesome new Portrait camera mode

Friday 23 September 15:36:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221201%2frayportraitthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone 7 Plus holds a place of distinction in Apple’s growing line of mobile handsets. It’s the first to feature two cameras, one for regular shooting and the other for optically zooming in. Apple might have gotten more criticism for adding a camera just to introduce optical zoom to the iPhone, if that was its only play. Apple, however, made … [Link]

Mashable » Terry Jones of 'Monty Python' diagnosed with dementia

Friday 23 September 15:33:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221318%2f20604ca6301e4ab58ff34d0008a5a951Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON (AP) — Terry Jones, one of the founding members of comedy troupe Monty Python, has been diagnosed with dementia. SEE ALSO: 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' recut as a crazy intense drama In a statement released by Britain's film academy, a representative says the 74-year-old has primary progressive aphasia, which erodes the ability to use language. As a result, … [Link]

Popular Science » Here Are The 2016 MacArthur Fellows in Science

Friday 23 September 15:32:27 UTC 2016

Science Meet the inventor of the origami microscope and six others who are shaping science and medicine The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced the 23 recipients of its annual fellowship. [Link]

Slashdot » Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, Verizon Are In Talks With Twitter For a Potential Acquisition

Friday 23 September 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Twitter is in conversation with a number of tech companies for a potential sale. The social company is in talks with Google and cloud computing company Salesforce (which also wanted to purchase LinkedIn), and may receive a formal offer soon, reports CNBC. TechCrunch corroborating on the report adds that Microsoft and Verizon are also in talks, albeit separately, with Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » Woman live tweets her terrible flight after being seated next to a creepy doll

Friday 23 September 15:17:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21949%2f03fa8ae6b05145b59e6a920862949ba8Feed-tw Feed-fbSitting next to a terrible person during a long flight is a great way to ruin a flight, but a rude person is nothing compared to what Sara Nović had to deal with.  During her redeye flight early Friday morning, Nović realized that no one was occupying the seat next to her. Normally, this would be amazing, especially on a redeye … [Link]

Mashable » Love isn't dead: French bulldog tells his mom 'I love you'

Friday 23 September 15:07:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21942%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_10.25.18_amFeed-tw Feed-fb It's every dog owner's dream come true. Adorable french bulldog, Mr. Marcel, calls out to his owner, "Mom, I love you," and it's amazing. BRB, trying desperately to get our dogs to talk. Rescued dog greets new owner in the most adorable way Conan debuts Apple's newest product, the AirBag Love threatens friendship in Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' … [Link]

Mashable » No one, not even the people in the photos, wants this lost wedding album

Friday 23 September 15:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21936%2funtitledFeed-tw Feed-fbSome things are best left in the past. After someone found a wedding album "dumped in a bin," the Kirklees Police in England tweeted out this photo in order to find the couple. Image: twitter/kirklees ruralHowever, the attempted good deed didn't work out as they planned.  An hour after the initial tweet, the Kirklees Police Department tweeted, "Wedding Album Mystery SOLVED! … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 most mind-blowing CGI effects of the last century

Friday 23 September 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21837%2fmovielistscginologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCGI is everywhere these days, so it's easy to forget when we marveled at the simplest visual effects. But here are 10 effects from the 20th century we should appreciate today. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Toy Story, Terminator 2, Jurassic Park, and Star Trek 50 [Link]

Mashable » Rescued dog greets new owner in the most adorable way

Friday 23 September 14:54:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21943%2ff6382515cae44f138a032e024f560c1eFeed-tw Feed-fb After spending 12 days in a rescue shelter, 1-year-old Peanut was rescued by a loving family.  Clearly, Peanut is extremely grateful towards her new owners and loves to show off her appreciation with a full-blown make out session when her owner comes home from work.  [h/t:Reddit] Conan debuts Apple's newest product, the AirBag Love threatens friendship in Karan Johar's 'Ae … [Link]

Mashable » Student suprises teacher with the shoes he's always wanted

Friday 23 September 14:54:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21923%2fteacherFeed-tw Feed-fbTeacher appreciation comes in many forms.  This might include a polished apple (classic), a handwritten thank-you note (sentimental) or, in this case, a pair of Nike Jordans (extremely rad). SEE ALSO: 'I Wish My Teacher Knew' offers moving insight into students' lives Its good to give back to the man who's always been by my side.🤘🏼 @CoachWalser pic.twitter.com/W4Sb5tMPim — Hector Montez … [Link]

Mashable » Conan debuts Apple's newest product, the AirBag

Friday 23 September 14:52:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21940%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_9.50.26_amFeed-tw Feed-fb It's time to bring shopping bags into the 21st century. Conan debuted Apple's latest "product," the AirBag, on Thursday — and it's everything we've been dreaming about. Not only is this mid-size paper bag completely wireless, it can also detect the presence of your dirty gym shoes, old magazines and that damp kale you were too lazy to put in … [Link]

Mashable » Saying goodbye to AfterEllen, and a generation of queer women's media

Friday 23 September 14:52:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221241%2funnamedFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you were a queer woman who was at least partially conscious at some point in the past 20 years, chances are you read an article on AfterEllen. You may have loved it, you may have hated it, but at the end of the day you were grateful that it was at least kinda gay — just like you.  It's a … [Link]

Popular Science » New Evidence That Cats Sailed With Vikings

Friday 23 September 14:42:45 UTC 2016

Animals The first large-scale study of ancient feline DNA Vikings were hardy people who valued self-reliance and strength of will. But that doesn't mean they were immune to the lure of feline companionship. A new study on cat… [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Inflated Video Viewing Stats For Two Years

Friday 23 September 14:40:00 UTC 2016

Facebook has admitted inflating the average time people spend watching videos for two years by failing to count people who watched for less than three seconds. CNET reports: The metric was artificially inflated because it only counted videos as viewed if they had been seen for three or more seconds, not taking into account shorter views, the company revealed several … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's new ad highlights Trump's misogynistic moments

Friday 23 September 14:38:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221056%2f9624fad956ab4f139e03a6efda23ede7Feed-tw Feed-fbHillary Clinton's new campaign advertisement is calling out Donald Trump's lack of respect for women. The Clinton campaign compiled footage of several young girls looking inquisitively at themselves in the mirror, accompanied by a voiceover of Trump speaking negatively about women. With an appeal towards the compassionate, family-oriented side of voters, Clinton's ad poses the question: "Is Donald Trump the president … [Link]

Popular Science » Here’s How Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Compares To Total U.S. Scientific Funding

Friday 23 September 14:37:00 UTC 2016

Health The new Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's proposal to 'cure all disease' in the next 100 years is very optimistic, if laudable We spend a massive amount of money just on basic research. [Link]

Mashable » Millennials still want their own startups, but they can't afford them

Friday 23 September 14:30:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221170%2fgettyimages-554489637Feed-tw Feed-fbYoung Americans aged 18 to 34 (also known as millennials) apparently love the idea of being entrepreneurs. Since many are burdened with massive student debt, they can’t afford to launch startups. So a new survey shows they’ll grudgingly join America’s corporate workforce. More than 55 percent of them think their generation is more entrepreneurial than were Generation X, or even baby … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 best-ever movie dance scenes

Friday 23 September 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21807%2fmovielistsdancingnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbNot every great movie is a musical or includes a choreographed number. But some of the most awe-inspiring, touching and downright beautiful moments in film history have been set to music and brought to life through dance. Here are 10 of our favorites. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Step Up, Magic Mike, Dirty Dancing, … [Link]

Mashable » Man becomes goat for 3 days, wins award

Friday 23 September 14:12:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220966%2fgoatmanFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Remember that guy that decided being a human is overrated and created special prostheses that allowed him to live among mountain goats in the Alps for three days?  Absolute legend, right? Well, this hero is finally receiving the acclaim that he deserves.  SEE ALSO: The special friendship between goats and rhinos will give you squad goals In September 2014, … [Link]

Mashable » 10 movies with unforgettable ending scenes

Friday 23 September 14:11:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21803%2fmovielistsclosingsnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe final moments of a movie can shock or move you, give the story a sense of completion and leave you wanting more. Here are our top 10 closing shots in film history. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Casablanca 1942 Movie, Inception, 2001 A Space Odyssey, and Filmmaking [Link]

Mashable » Love threatens friendship in Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' trailer

Friday 23 September 14:08:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21935%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb "Love is crooked."  That just one of many offbeat platitudes offered in the trailer for director Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which promises to unravel definitions of love and friendship as Johar has been for almost two decades. SEE ALSO: Brangelina isn't alone: 6 more couples who broke up after making movies together The film tells the story of … [Link]

Mashable » Movie based on Lauren Kate's 'Fallen' has potential to be YA sensation

Friday 23 September 14:06:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21904%2ffallentrailerFeed-tw Feed-fb The first trailer for Fallen, a movie adaptation of Lauren Kate's popular YA book series, finally landed online this week, immediately drawing comparisons to The Twilight Saga. Whether it can repeat the success of that franchise is another question, seeing as its release date still remains up in the air. It wasn't immediately clear which company posted the trailer, which … [Link]

Mashable » There's an 'Overwatch' porn parody and the trailer is all kinds of bad

Friday 23 September 14:03:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21933%2fmeithumbFeed-tw Feed-fb It was only a matter of time before this happened. Riding on the success of Blizzard's popular new game Overwatch, XXX studio Brazzers has created a porn parody featuring (at least) two of the title's famed heroes, Reaper and Widowmaker. In the trailer, the duo shoots what appear to be Nerf guns in each other's direction, undoubtedly building up more … [Link]

Slashdot » Akamai Kicked Journalist Brian Krebs' Site Off Its Servers After He Was Hit By a Record Cyberattack

Friday 23 September 14:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes:Cloud hosting giant Akamai Technologies has dumped journalist Brian Krebs from its servers after his website came under a "record" cyberattack. "It's looking likely that KrebsOnSecurity will be offline for a while," Krebs tweeted Thursday. "Akamai's kicking me off their network tonight." Since Tuesday, Krebs' site has been under sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), a crude method of … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook overestimated video metrics for two years, report says

Friday 23 September 13:43:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221095%2fgettyimages-586113560Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook overestimated how long people were watching videos on its platform by as much as 80 percent for two years, a new report from the Wall Street Journal says. The tech company said in a post in its Advertiser Help Center a few weeks ago that a certain statistic had not included any views that were less than three seconds. That … [Link]

Popular Science » This DIY Fog Machine Fits In A Mug

Friday 23 September 13:42:43 UTC 2016

DIY Creep out coworkers with a witches' brew Halloween falls on a Monday this year, giving you an excuse to celebrate it in the office—with a mini fog machine that fits in a coffee mug. [Link]

Mashable » Plane evacuates upon landing at Australia's Perth airport

Friday 23 September 13:41:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221211%2fd0b3afeb9e0e4b93bdc43edd5eb98216Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Friday morning, Qantas passengers flying from Newman, Australia to Perth had quite the scare. Upon landing at Perth Airport around 11:36 a.m. local time, the flight's 97 passengers and five crew members were promptly evacuated from the aircraft after hydraulic issues filled the plane with fumes and smoke.  SEE ALSO: Plane makes emergency landing after engine rips apart during flight … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter reportedly considering a sale, with Google and Salesforce circling

Friday 23 September 13:29:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221075%2fgettyimages-453374456Feed-tw Feed-fbThe blue bird may finally find a new home. Twitter has received interest in a potential purchase, CNBC reported via anonymous sources Friday, which could lead to a bid in the near future. News of the report sent Twitter shares climbing by 21 percent in early morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange.  Interested buyers include Google, Salesforce and other … [Link]

Mashable » Nest Cam Outdoor shows me the cat lurking outside my home

Friday 23 September 13:25:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221026%2funtitled-163Feed-tw Feed-fbSeeing is safety. I live in a relatively safe neighborhood, but some years ago, my home was burglarized. The thieves broke in through the back door. Since then, we’ve been more vigilant about locked doors and windows and installed a Nest Dropcam indoors to keep an eye on our house. It does a great job of showing my open-floor-plan kitchen, dining … [Link]

Mashable » iHeartRadio is jumping into the subscription music business

Friday 23 September 13:06:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221046%2fb049508f9aff4187a1fb8b02e9e89d97Feed-tw Feed-fbiHeartRadio has launched two new subscription options as it looks to grow its online business as a complement to its existing dominance of the U.S. radio scene. iHeart remains a major force in the music industry thanks to its 850 radio stations. The company, formerly known as Clear Channel Communications, has been pushing into the digital realm, counting around 90 million … [Link]

Slashdot » Jawbone Fails To Pay Key Business Partners and Has Almost No Inventory In Stock: Sources

Friday 23 September 13:00:00 UTC 2016

BarbaraHudson writes: The battle between Fitbit and Jawbone may be coming to an end. Business Insider is reporting that wearable fitness maker Jawbone is facing some serious financial problems as the company has almost no inventory in stock and is running out of options to generate revenue. If you click on any of the products for sale on their site, … [Link]

Mashable » Street seller left with 250 unsold Pokemon toys is saved by social media

Friday 23 September 12:57:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220942%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_10.55.21Feed-tw Feed-fbTake a beloved, cancer-stricken soft toy seller in Kuala Lumpur. He's known only by "Uncle David" and for the last 15 years he's been selling soft toys in front of the HSBC Damansara Uptown branch. Take a mischievous customer, who reserved 250 Pokemon toys but never showed up to collect them, leaving Uncle David with more plushies than he could sell.  … [Link]

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

Friday 23 September 12:42:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21866%2fmaxresdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fbDon’t know what to binge-watch this weekend? We rounded up all of the movies and TV shows worthy of your eyeballs.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Galaxy Note 2 catches fire on a plane in India

Friday 23 September 12:34:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221024%2fhttp_3a_2f_2fmashable.com_2fwp-content_2fgallery_2fsamsung-galaxy-note-ii-a-giant-phone-that-grows-on-you_2fstylusFeed-tw Feed-fbA Samsung Galaxy Note 2 smartphone caught fire mid-air on an IndiGo plane earlier today. The flight, 6E-054, was headed to Chennai from Singapore when the incident took place. The plane landed safely and none of the passengers were injured. SEE ALSO: You can bring your Galaxy Note7 on an airplane, just don't turn it on or plug it in Passengers … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran pig statue a thing, brings home the bacon for charity auction

Friday 23 September 12:13:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220938%2fed_sheeranFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — How much would you pay for a statue of Ed Sheeran?  What about a pig-shaped statue of Ed Sheeran? Because that's a thing, and somebody paid a lot more for it than I can comprehend. SEE ALSO: One of those naked Trump statues could be yours At a charity auction at Trinity Park in Ipswich, UK, which raised £152,550 … [Link]

Mashable » Creative mom puts her napping twins into awesome settings

Friday 23 September 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21863%2ff72bad512fc54d7aa3156e37a29c23abFeed-tw Feed-fbShh…they’re sleeping! As if these little twins weren't adorable enough on their own, their mom has taken their cuteness to the next level. When her 2-year-old twins Ichika and Taichi fall asleep, Ayumi Omori surrounds them with props, creating a variety of awesome scenes. SEE ALSO: When baby Joey falls asleep, her mom transforms her with awesome costumes According to the … [Link]

Mashable » We finally know the truth about that 'Stranger Things' paternity theory

Friday 23 September 11:45:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21924%2fstranger-things-steve-jean-ralphioFeed-tw Feed-fb If you know Stranger Things, you likely know the running fan theory that the show's '80s bad boy Steve Harrington is Jean-Ralphio of Parks and Recreation's father. After all, both are from small fictional towns in Indiana, are entitled snobs and have enviable heads of hair. Ben Schwartz (who plays Jean-Ralphio) and Joe Keery (who plays Steve) met up on … [Link]

Mashable » Young activists in Asia campaign against palm oil and plastic bags

Friday 23 September 11:34:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220987%2f_l-r__indigo__eamon__inca__xochiFeed-tw Feed-fbAs the planet gets warmer and global emissions continue to soar, young activists are rising up to take a personal stand against humans' more nefarious impacts on the climate. In Southeast Asia, the smog from forest burning is a perennial problem that continues to occur as farmers continue to illegally set fire to their fields in order to clear them for … [Link]

Mashable » FBI deciding whether to investigate Brad Pitt over alleged airplane incident

Friday 23 September 11:26:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220963%2f876d953845154529b0eb918aca2666eaFeed-tw Feed-fbThe FBI is evaluating whether to open an investigation into an alleged incident involving Brad Pitt and his children while travelling on a private jet.  SEE ALSO: Brad Pitt reportedly under investigation for alleged child abuse In a statement, the agency said it is "continuing to gather facts and will evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level will be pursued".  … [Link]

Mashable » Indian court orders WhatsApp to not share user data with Facebook collected before Sept. 25

Friday 23 September 11:15:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220952%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f195911_2fap_16238028225566Feed-tw Feed-fbWhatsApp’s move to share some of users’ information with Facebook isn’t sitting well with India. The country’s Delhi High Court today directed WhatsApp to make two critical alterations to its forthcoming policy changes for Indian customers. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp announces plans to share user data with Facebook A bench of Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court ordered WhatsApp to delete … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Could sex hormones help addicted women stop taking opioids?

Friday 23 September 11:00:15 UTC 2016

Women get addicted to some drugs more quickly than men, and may get stronger cravings. The sex hormone cycle seems to be involved, which could lead to treatments [Link]

Popular Science » How To Watch The Presidential Debates If You Don't Have A TV

Friday 23 September 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Technology Not that finding it will be hard… Wondering where to watch the presidential debates? We've got good news: it'll be hard to miss them. Pretty much every social media app, newtwork website, and news… [Link]

Popular Science » China is Trying Out A New Assault Rifle

Friday 23 September 11:00:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Back to Basics The PLA is looking for a replacement to its QBZ-95, with plenty of room for smart and lethal accessories on the 21st century battlefield. [Link]

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Friday 23 September 10:27:01 UTC 2016

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Mashable » A guy made a miniature brick oven to cook tiny, tiny pizzas for Bruce Lee

Friday 23 September 10:13:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220897%2ftinyovenFeed-tw Feed-fbPut all of those miniature cooking videos behind you because someone just made an actual tiny brick oven, so he can wood-fire little pizzas. For real. Yuuki Kanaya, from Japan, documented his amazing handiwork on Twitter, where he tweets as @38beem. SEE ALSO: Adorable Japanese bunny bags make for the best kind of rabbit infestation According to Rocketnews24, he started with … [Link]

Slashdot » Computers Decipher Burnt Scroll Found In Ancient Holy Ark

Friday 23 September 10:00:00 UTC 2016

bsharma writes: Scientists have formally announced their reconstruction of the Ein Gedi Scroll, the most ancient Hebrew scroll since the Dead Sea Scrolls. This was done by CAT scanning the burnt scrolls and virtually reconstructing the layers of scrolls with ink blobs on them. National Geographic reports: "For decades, the Israel Antiquities Authority guarded the document, known as the Ein … [Link]

Mashable » Signs you have a crush on your coworker

Friday 23 September 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21884%2fcrush_no_postroll.00_00_07_03.still003Feed-tw Feed-fbFive telltale signs that you do in fact have a crush on your coworker. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Video, Jealousy, Romance, and Crush [Link]

Mashable » Charlotte protesters 'hate white people,' claims congressman

Friday 23 September 9:46:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220841%2fap_16267067543215Feed-tw Feed-fbA Republican North Carolina congressman has claimed that protesters in Charlotte "hate white people because white people are successful and they are not."  SEE ALSO: Man shot during protests in Charlotte dies Robert Pittenger, who has represented parts of Charlotte since 2013, made his comments after two days of protests in the city in the aftermath of the death of Keith … [Link]

Mashable » Luna Lovegood reveals her Patronus on Twitter, and she's not happy

Friday 23 September 9:26:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220827%2flunaFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — In case you live under or a rock or you're not a true Harry Potter fan, you should know that the official Pottermore Patronus quiz is here. If you're still reading at this point (again, clearly not a true Potterhead — why aren't you taking the quiz rn??)  be warned: some people are not happy with their results, including … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla plans to unveil solar roof with integrated Powerwall battery on Oct. 28

Friday 23 September 9:20:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220786%2fsolarcityFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Tesla announced its acquisition plans for SolarCity in August, Elon Musk's strategy for the two companies included providing solar roofs to customers that integrate with Tesla's Powerwall home batteries. These would ultimately power not only the user's home, but also her electric car.  In a tweet on Thursday, Musk said Tesla was planning to launch the product in October. While … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Scientists demand halt to damming of Europe’s last wild river

Friday 23 September 9:19:49 UTC 2016

More than 200 researchers from 33 countries are urging the Albanian government to save the Vjosë, the continent’s last surviving unexplored waterway [Link]

Mashable » Apple acquires Indian machine learning company Tuplejump

Friday 23 September 9:12:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220791%2fap_16251449174905Feed-tw Feed-fbApple is increasingly acquiring firms with expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk says the future of AI is in linking it to our brains Apple has confirmed it has acquired Tuplejump, a small Indian machine learning company with operations in India as well as the United States. Tuplejump offered software services to companies to store, process, … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Great British Bake Off' will rise again. Mary Berry was never the real star

Friday 23 September 8:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f219955%2fgbbo_maryFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Don't get me wrong, I love Mary Berry. She's got an awesome sense of humour. She's kind and encouraging, but firm when she needs to be. She exudes the kind of serene wisdom normally reserved for those rare teachers you actually looked up to when you were in school. Basically, she's the Dumbledore of the baking world. But she … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Five wild lionesses grow a mane and start acting like males

Friday 23 September 8:08:31 UTC 2016

The unusual characteristics of a few lionesses in Botswana may be down to excess testosterone, making them male-like as well as apparently infertile [Link]

Mashable » Deadly snake keeps it basic this season by hiding in an Ugg boot

Friday 23 September 8:01:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220767%2f80a1c1fb826440a6ac347f10189d4e4eFeed-tw Feed-fbUgg boots are pretty good for fetching Starbucks in. To hell with their bad rap for being a staple of the "basic girl" wardrobe. They're cosy and warm, and you can bet snakes think so too. Like this guy — an eastern brown snake, who huddled itself into the wool-lined footwear belonging to a woman in the Australian city of Adelaide.  … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung says half of faulty Note7 phones have been exchanged in the U.S.

Friday 23 September 7:34:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220754%2f0650e3a28c2c4f8a85fa381deec36379Feed-tw Feed-fbWell, that's a relief.  Samsung's initial pleas for customers to stop using and return their Galaxy Note7 devices with faulty batteries weren't particularly fruitful, but now that the recall is official and replacement devices are arriving en masse, the plan is working.  Approximately half of recalled Note7 devices have already been exchanged, Samsung announced Thursday.  SEE ALSO: Samsung's Galaxy Note7 debacle … [Link]

Slashdot » Senate Panel Authorizes Money For Mission To Mars

Friday 23 September 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from USA Today: With a new president on the horizon, a key Senate committee moved Wednesday to protect long-standing priorities of the nation's space program from the potential upheaval of an incoming administration. Members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed a bipartisan bill authorizing $19.5 billion to continue work on a Mars … [Link]

Bad Science » Taking transparency beyond results: ethics committees must work in the open

Friday 23 September 6:22:35 UTC 2016

Here’s a useful paper we’ve just published in the BMJ, documenting problems in transparency around approval processes for randomised trials. There’s a basic rule in clinical research: you’re only supposed to do a trial comparing two treatments when you really don’t know which one is best, otherwise you’d be knowingly randomising half your participants to an […] [Link]

Mashable » Self-driving car trial in Singapore opens to (some) Grab app users

Friday 23 September 6:11:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220737%2fimg_5688Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been nearly impossible catching a ride with Nutonomy's self-driving car in Singapore, but chances just got raised a little because the driving tech startup has opened seats to users of ride-hailing app, Grab. Nutonomy is an MIT spin-out that has been running limited closed trials of its self-driving car in a small business park in Singapore.  SEE ALSO: Sorry, driverless … [Link]

Bad Science » Events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland

Friday 23 September 6:09:57 UTC 2016

Hi there, I’m doing a few events in Australia and NZ this week: in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland (only 25 tickets left), and Brisbane. Here‘s a good fun interview I did with The Conversation that gets very nerdy, on the poor state of science, COMPare, statins, reproducibility and transparency. I’ll post a big backlog of interviews, and papers, over […] [Link]

Mashable » Apple partners with Flipkart ahead of iPhone 7 launch in India

Friday 23 September 5:55:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220722%2fgettyimages-532088300Feed-tw Feed-fbBe prepared for fewer ‘discounts’ on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus this year in India. SEE ALSO: Apple, Samsung gear up for battle in India this Diwali In an attempt to better control the pricing of its products, Apple has partnered with Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce website. Though Flipkart has always sold Apple’s products, this is the first time … [Link]

Mashable » Guy's plan to help homeless with McDonald's Monopoly goes viral

Friday 23 September 5:51:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220718%2f89fa5be3c719483ebec728a2c7c72fe5Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you're keen visitor to McDonald's, you'll know about its recurring Monopoly promotion that runs in a number of countries across the globe. You'll often score a free food voucher from the fast food chain if you're lucky, but while you might be tempted to hoard them for future binges, perhaps donating them to the homeless isn't a bad idea. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » 9 Australian apps that'll help you make a positive impact on the world every day

Friday 23 September 5:35:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220728%2fgettyimages-163389887Feed-tw Feed-fbWant to save the world? There's an app for that. In Australia alone, there's a bunch apps developed specifically to transform your in-phone behaviour into practical benefits for society.  From advice on ethical groceries, to using your phone to help fund cancer while you sleep, these nine apps have got you covered when it comes to lending a hand. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Chevy's new turbocharged Equinox sports Wi-Fi and Apple CarPlay

Friday 23 September 4:47:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220698%2fa31b00ec27fd417ba480466752ec12dfFeed-tw Feed-fbJust in time for the autumnal equinox, Chevrolet unveiled its Equinox on Thursday night. It's the all-new 2018 Equinox, to be exact. And, no, it wasn't a coincidence. Although this new compact crossover carries over the same nameplate, it shares little with its predecessor. In fact, this one boasts — along with some evolutionary but handsomely styled body lines — a … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey is a huge Donald Trump supporter

Friday 23 September 4:05:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220696%2fgettyimages-540009954Feed-tw Feed-fbThere is nothing virtual about Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey's support of Donald Trump. The VR millionaire is financially backing a pro-Trump organization called Nimble America that aims to circulate anti-Hillary Clinton memes across the internet, reports the The Daily Beast. SEE ALSO: A candy has officially trumped our Republican candidate And who helped Luckey create Nimble America? None other than conservative … [Link]

Slashdot » Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Is Secretly Funding Trump's Meme Machine

Friday 23 September 3:30:00 UTC 2016

The founder of Oculus, Palmer Luckey, has backed a pro-Trump political organization called Nimble America that is dedicated to "shitposting" and spreading inflammatory memes about Hillary Clinton. In 2014, Luckey's virtual-reality company, Oculus, was acquired by Facebook for $2 billion. Forbes estimates his current net worth to be $700 million. The Daily Beast reports: "The 24-year-old told The Daily Beast … [Link]

Mashable » Proposal for marriage equality AND free McNuggets is the perfect deal

Friday 23 September 3:23:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220689%2ffee4382d06ea44d9ae5563edede55ceaFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s plenty of frustration and a smidgen of toxicity around the marriage equality debate in Australia, as the country's government is tries to force an expensive public vote (a.k.a. plebiscite) on the matter instead of just making the call themselves. So why not solve the issue with McNuggets? Everyone loves chicken, right?  SEE ALSO: Indigenous Australians the oldest living civilisation on … [Link]

Mashable » How to check if you've been the victim of a breach like the Yahoo hack

Friday 23 September 2:45:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220616%2f7e720c4ae93d464c8119439d958e4379Feed-tw Feed-fbIn what has already been called the worst hack ever, Yahoo confirmed Thursday that at least 500 million users were affected by a security breach from a state-sponsored actor.  If you want to tighten up your security, one of the first steps you should take is checking to see how many of your accounts have already been impacted by a security … [Link]

Mashable » This instant film camera is absolute fun even with Michael Kors branding

Friday 23 September 1:56:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220201%2fmichael-kors-fujifilm-instax-mini-70-topFeed-tw Feed-fbAt what point does the Michael Kors brand stop meaning anything? Perhaps when it's slapped on an instant camera. In its latest partnership, Fujifilm has released a Michael Kors-branded version of its Instax Mini 70 instant camera. SEE ALSO: Say cheese! Fujifilm's Instax Mini 70 will help you take on-point selfies The gold and black instant camera is essentially a variant … [Link]

Mashable » Smoke fills cabin on commercial flight, making an unscheduled landing

Friday 23 September 1:48:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220647%2f9a7a1313ce464873819311be34f6b973Feed-tw Feed-fbA Jetstar flight in Australia ran into trouble when its cabin began to filling with smoke on Thursday afternoon. Flight JQ956, an Airbus A320, departed from Sydney for Cairns, but diverted to Brisbane after it "encountered a technical issue with one of its engines," according to a Jetstar spokesperson in a statement online. SEE ALSO: Bro gets upgraded to $21,000 first … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Sues Michigan Over Sales Ban

Friday 23 September 1:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from USA Today: Electric automaker Tesla Motors filed a lawsuit Thursday against Michigan state officials, escalating its multi-year battle to sell vehicles directly to consumers. Tesla's action comes less than a week after Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson effectively rejected the automaker's application for dealership and service facilities by asking for proof that … [Link]

Mashable » Hardware store caught selling a declared weed as a cute garden plant

Friday 23 September 1:23:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220655%2fkareljFeed-tw Feed-fbImagine buying up a bunch of good-looking plants from you local home and garden centre, only to discover three days later that they were damaging weeds. SEE ALSO: Good news, stoners: Study links daily marijuana use to lower BMI Well Australia's Bunnings Warehouse has been left red-faced after they were caught selling a fast-spreading weed as a fancy potted plant. The … [Link]

Mashable » The Dalai Lama's impression of Donald Trump is hilarious TBH

Friday 23 September 1:16:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21890%2fap_565380290029Feed-tw Feed-fb His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has gone right ahead and said what you've been thinking: Donald Trump has a ridiculously small mouth. That was just one of a few observations the exiled religious leader of Tibet made of the Republican presidential candidate, when he impersonated him on UK television show Good Morning Britain. The footage was then reused by … [Link]

Mashable » Vimeo adds three female-led films to its slate of originals

Friday 23 September 1:04:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220395%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f18341_2fshare_the_screenFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Vimeo is rolling out three new originals from female filmmakers, the latest additions to its Share the Screen initiative, designed to "elevate and empower female filmmakers." The slate includes Marina Abramovic in Brazil: The Space in Between, a feature length documentary from the titular artist; Loyiso Gola: Live in New York, a comedy special from the South African … [Link]

Mashable » 8 strange Patronus results I got from that Pottermore quiz

Friday 23 September 1:00:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220589%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-22_at_7.25.00_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbPottermore’s new Patronus quiz swept social media Thursday, allowing muggles everywhere to pretend like magic was real for a few precious minutes. After just a handful of questions, Harry Potter fans are able to learn their own personal method for fending off dementors. What a deal! SEE ALSO: 11 very strange 'Harry Potter' reveals made by J.K. Rowling While many were … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 most incredible makeup transformations in film history

Friday 23 September 1:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21799%2fmovielistsmakeupnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMovie makeup can do more than hide imperfections and beautify actors. Well-designed makeup plays a major role in bringing a character to life. These are our top 10 makeup transformations of all time. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Planet Of The Apes, The Godfather, X Men, and Movies [Link]

Mashable » You can take your iPhone 7 surfing with you

Friday 23 September 0:50:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21801%2f6490a0b5b20144409b3ff1e562116161Feed-tw Feed-fb Thanks to the good people at SquareTrade, we can now truly verify that both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are indeed water-resistant.  SEE ALSO: iPhone 7's Lightning jack could be a durability liability Pro Surfer Kai Lenny took both coveted devices surfing with him, and they both lasted for a full half hour with minimal damage.  He insists … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Play Starts Bringing Android Apps To Chromebooks

Friday 23 September 0:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: As promised, Google has finally brought the Google Play store to Chrome OS. Android apps, Android games, and media content from the store are all now finally available on Chromebooks running the latest stable build. But that still doesn't mean all Chromebook owners can use the store. This continues to be a … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is pushing further into one of the mobile ad economy's biggest moneymakers

Friday 23 September 0:46:38 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Passive aggressively ask friends to pay you back with Facebook's new feature

Friday 23 September 0:38:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220565%2f2fb6bd1b37674e179f644b6d24430d92Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook Messenger has a new payments feature and it might make some of your conversations a little awkward.  The new feature being will suggest users pay their friends within a chat when "IOU" or another variation of the phrase is used. SEE ALSO: Google launches Allo, its AI-centric messaging app The feature, officially called "Chat Assist," is only a test in … [Link]

Mashable » Internet gives us the 'cuteness' song we never really asked for

Friday 23 September 0:35:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21874%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-22_at_5.39.15_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Get ready to have this stuck in your head forever. Youtube user Dashboard Light Paradise has gifted us all with a sweet cat video and a very "cute" song. You'll have to listen for yourself. Ice Cube is ready to kick Charlie Day's ass in the first 'Fist Fight' trailer Postmodern Jukebox gives 'Scars To Your Beautiful' a soulful remake … [Link]

Mashable » Ice Cube is ready to kick Charlie Day's ass in the first 'Fist Fight' trailer

Friday 23 September 0:30:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21872%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Chances are you saw a fist fight break out between students in the cafeteria, back in high school. But what about teachers? That's the premise of the comedy Fist Fight, which pits mild-mannered English teacher Andy (Charlie Day) against his colleague Ron (Ice Cube).  They're joined by Tracy Morgan, Jillian Bell and Christina Hendricks. Day's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia … [Link]

Mashable » Real-life 'Fault in Our Stars' couple dies only days apart

Friday 23 September 0:28:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220495%2fcoupleFeed-tw Feed-fbKatie Prager and Dalton Prager had been in love for years. Unfortunately, however, both Pragers struggled with cystic fibrosis. Doctors had forced them to live apart, concerned that Dalton would pass on an infection to Katie. Then on Thursday, Katie, 26, died five days after her husband, who passed away at 25 years old.  SEE ALSO: Mum raises awareness for childhood … [Link]

Mashable » Hotel humors a guest's request for framed pictures of Jeff Goldblum

Friday 23 September 0:18:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220619%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-22_at_1.55.01_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s nothing more luxurious than checking into a hotel, ordering room service and admiring framed photos of actor Jeff Goldblum. When Seth Freedland made a reservation for he and his girlfriend Amy at The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica, a hotel employee asked if he had any special requests for his stay.  Freedland says he half-jokingly asked the staff to decorate … [Link]

Mashable » NBC enlists social media stars to help promote 'Superstore' Season 2

Friday 23 September 0:11:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21883%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb What's it really like to be a Cloud 9 employee on Superstore? NBC recruited five social media stars  — including YouTuber Destorm Powers, Alex Lee (yes, the "Alex From Target" guy), Morgan Hanbery (who got famous for her "bullsh—t" make-up tutorial video), Vine star Splack and YouTuber Chloe Lukasiak — to go behind-the-scenes of the NBC show. SEE ALSO: A … [Link]

Slashdot » SolidRun x86 Braswell MicroSoM Runs Linux and Full Windows 10, Destroys Raspberry Pi

Friday 23 September 0:10:00 UTC 2016

BetaNews has a report today about a company called SolidRun, which has announced an Intel Braswell-based MicroSoM. Unlike the ARM-powered Raspberry Pi, this is x86 compatible, meaning it can run full Windows 10. Plus, if you install a Linux distro, there will be far more packages available, such as Google Chrome, which is not available for Pi. Heck, it can … [Link]

Mashable » Gorgeous video shows off Johnny Depp's $12.8 million penthouse

Friday 23 September 0:09:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21881%2fae437bc68063402293d10bd26b9dc0ecFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — "I've heard Johnny Depp lives there." It's something downtown Los Angeles residents would say to tourist friends when passing the striking art deco Eastern Columbia building on 8th Street and Broadway. Then, back in May, it was confirmed when Amber Heard filed for a restraining order that listed their shared address: 849 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA … [Link]

Mashable » 5 of the most disappointing movies in recent film history

Friday 23 September 0:00:00 UTC 2016

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