John Gordon Ross

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

Slashdot » Cisco Blamed A Router Bug On 'Cosmic Radiation'

Saturday 24 September 23:34:00 UTC 2016

Network World's news editor contacted Slashdot with this report: A Cisco bug report addressing "partial data traffic loss" on the company's ASR 9000 Series routers contended that a "possible trigger is cosmic radiation causing SEU [single-event upset] soft errors." Not everyone is buying: "It IS possible for bits to be flipped in memory by stray background radiation. However it's mostly … [Link]

Mashable » Next Stop Singapore

Saturday 24 September 23:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21527%2f_mg_7151Feed-tw Feed-fbPaid Content bySingapore Tourism BoardIt started like any other day with a simple swipe of a ride-sharing appBut at the end of it, Bay Area residents found themselves with all-expense paid trips to Singapore after a Lyft of a Lifetime. Needless to say, there were quite a few happy, shocked (and to us, plain entertaining) reactions. Check out the video below to … [Link]

Mashable » 4 tips to slash unnecessary monthly expenses

Saturday 24 September 22:52:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195256%2fgettyimages-145897292Feed-tw Feed-fbMost of us pay our bills around the beginning of the month, and about this time the stack can get pretty high — as does the hit to your bank account. If you’re like me, you often think, “What can I do this month to cut my expenses, in a smart way, and waste less money while I’m at it?” I’ve … [Link]

Slashdot » US Panel Extends Nuclear Power Tax Credit

Saturday 24 September 22:34:00 UTC 2016

Slashdot reader mdsolar quotes The Hill: The House Ways and Means Committee voted Wednesday to remove a key deadline for a nuclear power plant tax credit… The credit was first enacted in 2005 to spur construction of new nuclear plants, but it has gone completely unused because no new plants have come online since then… It would likely benefit two … [Link]

Mashable » Gennifer Flowers tweets she supports Trump, will accept invitation to debate

Saturday 24 September 22:14:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222297%2fgettyimages-609066588Feed-tw Feed-fbGennifer Flowers has made her reentry into the news surrounding the 2016 presidential race.  Flowers, kwn for having a sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton years ago, tweeted on Saturday that she supports Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in his bid against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.  Flowers said during Bill Clinton's run for president in 1992 that she had a sexual … [Link]

Mashable » A curly-haired woman's honest review of the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer

Saturday 24 September 22:12:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221763%2f298e4e03c9984fd6bceec18966a541d4Feed-tw Feed-fbDespite knowing full well that Dyson can clean my house wonderfully, I wasn't convinced that a tiny wind turbine for my head would give me perfect hair. Any time a new hype-worthy hair product like the Dyson Supersonic comes out, I have the same thought: "that won't work for me." Like many curly-haired people, I've tried just about everything to be … [Link]

Slashdot » Malware Evades Detection By Counting Word Documents

Saturday 24 September 21:34:00 UTC 2016

"Researchers have found a new strain of document-based macro malware that evades discovery by lying dormant when it detects a security researcher's test environment," reports Threatpost, The Kaspersky Lab security news service. Slashdot reader writes: Once a computer is compromised, the malware will count the number of Word documents stored on the local drive; if it's more than two, the … [Link]

Mashable » 3 big reasons you never get anything worthwhile out of meetings

Saturday 24 September 21:33:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195506%2fgettyimages-200165803-002Feed-tw Feed-fbCall it a product of busy schedules, increased tech connectivity, or fried attention spans, but for whatever reason, when you gather a group together for a meeting, almost everyone has a hard time ditching distractions and sticking to the task at hand. In fact, 47% of employees cite distracted co-workers as the biggest hurdle to having productive meetings. If you take … [Link]

Mashable » Iconic high school film ’Mean Girls’ was almost way raunchier

Saturday 24 September 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20804%2fmean_girls_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMean Girls was one of the most accurate filmic representations of the high-school emotional landscape. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, delves into seven lesser-known facts about this Tina Fey-penned comedy. From the R-rated jokes that didn’t make the final cut to the films’ many inspirations, these reveals will give you a behind-the-scenes appreciation for the most fetch work of … [Link]

Mashable » Colin Kaepernick kneels alongside protesting high school football team

Saturday 24 September 20:50:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22050%2fdfc59c0c4c0d4a0abc377885762dadbcFeed-tw Feed-fbJust under a month after Colin Kaepernick chose to stay seated during the National Anthem before a pre-season game, the athlete brought his protest against police brutality to the high school football field. The 49ers quarterback attended a football game at Castlemont High School in Oakland, California on Friday, kneeling during the National Anthem as members of the team laid on … [Link]

Slashdot » Poor Scientific Research Is Disproportionately Rewarded

Saturday 24 September 20:34:00 UTC 2016

A new study calculates a low probability that real effects are actually being detected in psychology, neuroscience and medicine research paper — and then explains why. Slashdot reader ananyo writes: The average statistical power of papers culled from 44 reviews published between 1960 and 2011 was about 24%. The authors built an evolutionary computer model to suggest why and show … [Link]

Mashable » National Museum of African American History and Culture opens in DC

Saturday 24 September 20:28:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222278%2fgettyimages-605692480Feed-tw Feed-fbThe long-awaited National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in Washington, DC on Saturday, attracting presidents, civil rights icons, artists and celebrities.  The museum opened its doors after a dedication ceremony by President Barack Obama. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush also attended the opening, according to CNN.  "This national museum helps to tell a richer and fuller … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how much Snapchat's glasses will cost

Saturday 24 September 20:02:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222254%2fmaster_vid_stills_4_press_01Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter months of rumors, we now know the Snapchat glasses are real.  The company has officially introduced Spectacles, its Snapchat-connected wearable, that is set to go on sale later this year. The good news for Snapchat fans, though, is that the glasses will be surprisingly affordable. SEE ALSO: Snapchat is just 'Snap' now Snap Inc., the Snapchat-maker's new name, hasn't said … [Link]

Slashdot » A New Programming Language Expands on Google's Go

Saturday 24 September 19:34:00 UTC 2016

"One sure sign your language is successful: When people build other languages that transpile into it." An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes a report from InfoWorld: The Have project uses Go's toolchain, but sports a different syntax and makes key additions to the language… Previously, a language named Oden worked with Go's toolchain to add features that Go didn't support. Now … [Link]

Mashable » 'I felt like it was my family': The stories behind the protesters

Saturday 24 September 19:31:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222150%2f731e98e16fee40b98239fb545248857cFeed-tw Feed-fbCHARLOTTE, North Carolina — They came because they wanted to march with their city. They came because they were too outraged not to. They came from Charlotte, or they came from elsewhere.  Demonstrators protesting Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man named Keith Scott in Charlotte had many reasons for marching through the Queen City's streets well past sundown.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Bruce Springsteen on Donald Trump: 'The republic is under siege by a moron'

Saturday 24 September 19:22:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222255%2ftrump-springsteenFeed-tw Feed-fbIn previous presidential elections, Bruce Springsteen was not shy about sharing his views.  The musician penned a New York Times op-ed in August 2004 detailing why he'd be voting for John Kerry that November, and in 2012 he voiced his support for President Barack Obama. Now, with the 2016 election nearly upon us, he opened up to Rolling Stone about his … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about 'Mean Girls'

Saturday 24 September 19:02:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21371%2ftydkmeangirlsytFeed-tw Feed-fb Since its release, Mean Girls has always been in the running for the most accurate presentation of the high school emotional landscape ever. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, goes into some of the lesser-known facts about the Tina Fey-penned comedy. From the R-rated jokes that didn’t make the final cut to the film's many inspirations, these seven facts … [Link]

Slashdot » Spam Hits Its Highest Level Since 2010

Saturday 24 September 18:34:00 UTC 2016

Long-time Slashdot reader coondoggie quotes Network World: Spam is back in a big way — levels that have not been seen since 2010 in fact. That's according to a blog post from Cisco Talos that stated the main culprit of the increase is largely the handiwork of the Necurs botnet… "Many of the host IPs sending Necurs' spam have been … [Link]

Mashable » 5 times you shouldn't use a credit card

Saturday 24 September 18:28:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f195282%2fgettyimages-110168643Feed-tw Feed-fbA credit card used responsibly can be a great tool to build your credit score and a credit history. If you pay off your bill in full every month and balance your budget like a pro, using a credit card for most expenses allows you to track your spending easily and take full advantage of cash-back and other rewards programs. But … [Link]

Mashable » Elderly couple separated after 62 years together share happy reunion

Saturday 24 September 17:50:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22043%2f0d07429947e44a2f8ddd23875a15062fFeed-tw Feed-fb Anita and Wolfram Gottschalk, the elderly Canadian couple that made headlines when they were forced to stay in separate nursing facilities, are finally back together after moving into the same residence. SEE ALSO: This couple has been together 62 years and are now separated for the saddest reasons The couple's granddaughter Ashley Bartiyik shared the news on Facebook a month … [Link]

Mashable » Fire, rage and calm: 15 powerful photos show the tension in Charlotte

Saturday 24 September 17:43:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222210%2fd25f8a28a1bf4ab38b2726a9a8f14ae8Feed-tw Feed-fbCHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Protests against police brutality have rolled through Charlotte, North Carolina, since a black resident of the city named Keith Scott was fatally shot by an officer on Tuesday.  Police maintain Scott had a gun at the time he was killed, while relatives and demonstrators say Scott had only a book.  SEE ALSO: Define 'bad dude': The story … [Link]

Slashdot » Senators Accuse Russia Of Disrupting US Election

Saturday 24 September 17:34:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes The Washington Post: Two senior Democratic lawmakers with access to classified intelligence on Thursday accused Russia of "making a serious and concerted effort to influence the U.S. election," a charge that appeared aimed at putting pressure on the Obama administration to confront Moscow… "At the least, this effort is intended to sow doubt about the … [Link]

Mashable » 1911: The knife-wielding child workers of Maine's sardine canneries

Saturday 24 September 17:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21939%2fsardinethumbFeed-tw Feed-fb“Minnie Thomas, 9 years old, showing average size of sardine knife used in cutting. Some of the children used a knife as large as this. Minnie works regularly in Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7, mostly in the packing room, and when very busy works nights. Cuts some, also cartons. She says she earns $2.00 some days, packing."Image: Library of CongressIn 1908, … [Link]

Mashable » How Spotify is perfecting the art of the playlist

Saturday 24 September 17:23:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f218777%2fmike_2Feed-tw Feed-fbUntil recently, Mike Perry assembled engines at a Volvo plant in Skovde, a medieval city in Sweden. But Perry wanted to be a famous DJ. At night he labored in a recording studio, writing and producing songs in a lush, throbbing style known as tropical house. It sounds like Jimmy Cliff was tweaked by Avicii, the electronic dance musician. Perry was … [Link]

Mashable » Women's running magazine features a woman wearing a hijab on its cover

Saturday 24 September 16:56:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222205%2fwomensrunning_profile_1016-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbFor its October issue, Women's Running did something other U.S. fitness magazines have failed to do in the past: It put a Hijabi runner on its cover.  Rahaf Khatib, founder of Run Like a Hijabi, posed for the cover as part of the magazine's feature story on women changing the sport. Khatib is a runner from Farmington Hills, Michigan who discovered … [Link]

Slashdot » Accenture Patents a Blockchain-Editing Tool

Saturday 24 September 16:34:00 UTC 2016

A blockchain "produces a permanent ledger of transactions with which no one can tamper," reports TechWeekEurope. "Until now." Slashdot reader Mickeycaskill quotes their report: One of the core principles of Blockchain technology has potentially been undermined by the creation of an editing tool. The company responsible however, Accenture, says edits would only be carried out "under extraordinary circumstances to resolve … [Link]

Mashable » 5 things we know about Snapchat's new Spectacles

Saturday 24 September 16:23:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222211%2fmaster_vid_stills_4_press_02Feed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat broke big news Friday night when it announced it would become "Snap Inc." and release its first hardware product.  That product is called Spectacles, or Specs, and so far it seems like they're a cooler, Snapchat-friendly version of Google Glass.  So what do we know about Spectacles thus far?  1. Spectacles record circular video  Snap Inc.'s Spectacles are glasses that … [Link]

Mashable » 17 cats that are definitely plotting your death

Saturday 24 September 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21526%2f12cc94af44a447ac8d4acb3dbe5a3458Feed-tw Feed-fbYou may think they're cute and cuddly, but deep down, cats are purely evil geniuses.  While a recent study states that cuddling cats could increase the risk of cat-scratch disease, landing you in the hospital or even resulting in death, cats have actually been plotting your death for a very long time.  SEE ALSO: Can you find the cats hiding in … [Link]

Mashable » Stretch drive: 3 storylines to follow as the 2016 MLB playoffs approach

Saturday 24 September 15:58:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222043%2fap_439574102853Feed-tw Feed-fbMajor League Baseball this season has been, in a word, weird. Casual fans tuning into the final throes of the 2016 regular season just might think they're peering into a parallel world.  Welcome to a reality in which the Chicago Cubs are not only back in the playoff hunt, but at the top of the National League. A world where the … [Link]

Mashable » When an online relationship with a stranger is unhealthy

Saturday 24 September 15:41:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220491%2fgettyimages-499087269Feed-tw Feed-fbThe internet can be a thrilling place, full of opportunities to discover something — or someone — new.  Adolescents and teens know this feeling well, but may be more vulnerable to exploitation than any other online user. Amid the fun of exploring the digital world, there is the small risk of developing emotionally and psychologically damaging relationships with strangers.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Snapchat's 10-Second-Video Glasses Are Real And Cost $130 Bucks

Saturday 24 September 15:34:00 UTC 2016

Long-time Slashdot reader bheerssen writes that Snapchat "announced a new product yesterday, Spectacles, which are sunglasses with a camera built into the frame." TechCrunch reports: Snapchat's long-rumored camera glasses are actually real. The startup's first foray into hardware will be a pair of glasses called "Spectacles" and will go on sale this fall for $129.99, according to the WSJ… To … [Link]

Mashable » Charlotte knows it has faults, but wants the world to also know its charms

Saturday 24 September 15:23:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222201%2fa5dd2fc3239d4fd5ae1809e968bfbe82Feed-tw Feed-fbCHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Byron Davis moved to Charlotte from Chicago in 1979, and the first thing he noticed was just how clean the city looked.  Davis thought Charlotte was the cleanest city he'd ever been to. He still does. But he knows "clean" is far from the first word likely to come to mind if you've only known Charlotte through … [Link]

Mashable » Terrible partier tried to attack Justin Bieber in a German nightclub

Saturday 24 September 15:13:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22042%2fjustin-bieberFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not easy being Bieber. America's pop prince Justin Bieber was doing a little harmless partying at a German club on Friday when a random club-goer decided to ruin his night.  SEE ALSO: The true tragedy of Justin Bieber's deleted Instagram is how cute his new dog is Per TMZ, while weaving through a crowd at a club in Munich, Bieber … [Link]

Mashable » What's coming to and leaving Netflix in October

Saturday 24 September 14:54:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221847%2f388bb599142049f0bc7694a8694d2144Feed-tw Feed-fbRemember when "fall TV" meant a handful of new broadcast shows, most of which would be canceled? Well now it means literally dozens of shows across network, cable, streaming, and any other possibilities as yet unplumbed by the entertainment industry. With Netflix creating more original content than ever, here's a look at what the streaming provider is bringing to your devices … [Link]

Slashdot » U.S. Funds Challenges To North Korea's 'Information Shield'

Saturday 24 September 14:34:00 UTC 2016

The U.S. State Department is pursuing "a detailed plan for making unrestricted, unmonitored, and inexpensive electronic mass communications available to the people of North Korea." Slashdot reader Greg Jones reports: Plenty of government-designed "information" flows out of North Korea. At One Free Korea Joshua Stanton reports that the U.S. State Department just announced a new grant program for information technology … [Link]

Mashable » Motorola's cable-free earbuds fall short of the great wireless promise

Saturday 24 September 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221892%2fmotorola-verve-plus-earbuds-review-6Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat a time to be alive! Hot on the heels of Apple banishing the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, wireless headphones and earbuds are sure to garner a lot of attention.  For the past two weeks, I’ve been using the $250 Motorola VerveOnes+ wireless earbuds. There’s no cord to be found on the two orange buds. To … [Link]

Mashable » 30 things you can do now that fall is here

Saturday 24 September 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f211733%2funtitled-5Feed-tw Feed-fbRemember when we all longed for summer like a lover who had been away at war for months and months? And how when it finally arrived, the first few hot days felt like a euphoric, freeing blessing? But now that we've surpassed hot day number 90-something and our bodies are finally a little less sweaty, our minds are focused on the … [Link]

Slashdot » The Verge's Deputy Editor Chris Ziegler Was Secretly Working For Apple For Two Months

Saturday 24 September 13:34:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Late this afternoon, Nilay Patel, the editor-in-chief of The Verge, published a post detailing the circumstances around the departure of Chris Ziegler, a founding member of the site. As it turns out, according to Patel, Ziegler had been pulling double duty as an employee of both The Verge and Apple. "The circumstances … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat is just 'Snap' now

Saturday 24 September 13:33:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222184%2fspecs1Feed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat is losing the "chat." The company has been renamed Snap Inc., the Wall Street Journal reported late Friday night. Cleaner, right? SEE ALSO: Leaked video appears to show Snapchat's long-rumored smart sunglasses That's not all: The company will also release video-recording sunglasses called Spectacles this fall. They contain a 115-degree-angle lens that will allow the wearer to record up to … [Link]

Popular Science » Exploring Obama’s Seafloor Canyons By Mini Sub

Saturday 24 September 13:00:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News “It’s like being in a raft in the Grand Canyon looking up.” Scientists look to the depths of the newly designated Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. [Link]

Mashable » 1944: A British paratrooper snaps a few selfies while falling

Saturday 24 September 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21455%2fparatrooperselfiethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbA British paratrooper takes a picture of himself while parachuting.Image: Haywood Magee/Picture Post/Getty ImagesIn 1944, an editor at Picture Post, a UK photojournalism magazine similar to LIFE, assigned photographer Haywood Magee to shoot a story on British paratroopers, which were still a relatively new division of the armed forces.Magee accompanied a unit of soldiers on a training exercise as they packed … [Link]

Mashable » 15 public art projects that boldly advocate for social justice

Saturday 24 September 12:03:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221652%2fart_projectFeed-tw Feed-fbArt has massive power to move people to social change. By using their art as an innovative medium for awareness, artists become advocates, challenging the biggest issues of our time. Public art, then, capitalizes on the power of socially-aware works, reaching people in their everyday environments and confronting them with social injustice that is otherwise easily ignored. SEE ALSO: 14 striking … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about 'Mad Max'

Saturday 24 September 12:02:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20549%2ftydkmadmaxytFeed-tw Feed-fb The latest entry in the long-running Mad Max series, Mad Max: Fury Road, surprised everyone with both its insane action sequences and its 10 Academy Award nominations. But did you know the original film was so cheap, it had to pay workers with beer? Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, digs into the action-packed franchise’s humble roots, from the … [Link]

Slashdot » Our Atmosphere Is Leaking Oxygen and Scientists Don't Know Why

Saturday 24 September 10:00:00 UTC 2016

The Earth's atmosphere has been leaking oxygen and scientists don't know why. Researchers discovered that over the past 800,000 years, atmospheric oxygen levels have dropped by 0.7 percent. How exactly did they discover the leak? By observing ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica, which contain trapped air bubbles representing snapshots of our atmosphere over the past million-odd years. Gizmodo reports: … [Link]

Mashable » 27 times Kate Beckinsale's Instagram won the internet

Saturday 24 September 8:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21912%2fkate_beckinsale_instagramFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — When she's not busy knocking the stuffing out of werewolves, British actress Kate Beckinsale is hard at work being awesome on Instagram. Obviously she's got competition — there are a lot of celebrities with on-point social media games, after all — but between her cat selfies, lip syncing videos and incredibly strong captions, we're willing to bet she could … [Link]

Slashdot » Hacker Who Aided ISIS Gets 20 Years In Prison

Saturday 24 September 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Softpedia: Ardit Ferizi, aka Th3Dir3ctorY, 20, a citizen of Kosovo, will spend 20 years in a U.S. prison for providing material support to ISIS hackers by handing over data for 1,351 U.S. government employees. Ferizi obtained the data by hacking into a U.S. retail company on June 13, 2015. The hacker then filtered … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Sued For Gross Negligence Over Huge Hacking

Saturday 24 September 5:30:00 UTC 2016

Yahoo apparently took two years to investigate and tell people that its service had been breached, and that over 500 million users were affected. Amid the announcement, a user is suing Yahoo, accusing the company of gross negligence. From a Reuters report: The lawsuit was filed in the federal court in San Jose, California, one day after Yahoo disclosed the … [Link]

Slashdot » Why the Silencing of KrebsOnSecurity Opens a Troubling Chapter For the Internet

Saturday 24 September 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: For the better part of a day, KrebsOnSecurity, arguably the world's most intrepid source of security news, has been silenced, presumably by a handful of individuals who didn't like a recent series of exposes reporter Brian Krebs wrote. The incident, and the record-breaking data assault that brought it on, open a … [Link]

Mashable » Documentary 'Huntwatch' seeks to end the slaughter of baby harp seals (in partnership with IFAW)

Saturday 24 September 1:48:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22010%2ffbthumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbSince 1996, more than 3 million seal pups have been killed off the coast of Canada. The documentary 'Huntwatch', which is narrated by Ryan Reynolds, seeks to raise awareness and end the practice. The documentary is airing on Discovery.      &#160~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ifaw, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » Channel your inner 'Back to the Future' fan with these DIY costumes

Saturday 24 September 1:42:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22027%2fdiybttfnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Great 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 5 awkward things that happen when you 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 … [Link]

Mashable » NBA great Kevin Garnett calls it quits after 21 seasons

Saturday 24 September 1:31:39 UTC 2016

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Slashdot » From Bicycles To Washing Machines: Sweden To Give Tax Breaks For Repairs

Saturday 24 September 1:25:00 UTC 2016

jenningsthecat writes: The Swedish government is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to encouraging the repair of stuff that would otherwise be thrown away, according to both The Guardian and Fast Company. The country's Social Democrat and Green party coalition have submitted proposals to Parliament that would reduce the value-added-tax (VAT) on bicycle, clothing, and shoe … [Link]

Mashable » Leaked video appears to show Snapchat's long-rumored smart sunglasses

Saturday 24 September 1:13:56 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Bad news, Shutterfly: Amazon is moving into photo printing

Saturday 24 September 0:50:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221899%2fgettyimages-102577038Feed-tw Feed-fbAmazon is moving into another sector: photo printing.  The e-commerce giant this week debuted a new service called Amazon Prints that allows customers to print their digital photos and order souvenirs like photo books, stationery and calendars.  The new Amazon Prints. The new Amazon Prints.Image: screenshot/amazonSo far, that market has been dominated by companies like Shutterfly, which has offered similar options since its founding in … [Link]

Slashdot » 40 Percent of Organizations Store Admin Passwords In Word Documents, Says Survey

Saturday 24 September 0:45:00 UTC 2016

While the IT industry is making progress in securing information and communications systems from cyberattacks, a new survey from cybersecurity company CyberArk says several critical areas, such as privileged account security, third-party vendor access and cloud platforms are undermining them. An anonymous Slashdot reader shares with us the details of the report via eSecurity Planet: According to the results of … [Link]

Mashable » Sick of police violence, black woman gets millions of views painting herself white

Saturday 24 September 0:33:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221852%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-23_at_13.25.17Feed-tw Feed-fbA black woman has filmed herself painting her body white as a protest against the recent police shootings in the United States.  Tashala Dangel Geyer, who's from Daytona Beach, Florida, according to reports, filmed the 40-minute Facebook Live segment in her home Wednesday. Snippets have since been uploaded to YouTube and Instagram. SEE ALSO: New video by Keith Scott's wife shows … [Link]

Mashable » Can GoPro win over normals with its new cameras and drone?

Saturday 24 September 0:07:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221784%2fmashtalk_thumb__1_Feed-tw Feed-fb GoPro kicked off the week with a huge event in Squaw Valley, Calif., to announces its new Hero 5 Black and Hero 5 Black action cameras, and its Karma drone, and they all look suh-weet. On this week's MashTalk, Mashable Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff, Deputy Tech Editor Damon Beres and I chat about the new GoPro toys, the Yahoo accounts … [Link]

Slashdot » UPS Is Starting To Test Drone Deliveries In the US

Saturday 24 September 0:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: UPS announced Sept. 23 that it has begun testing drone deliveries in the U.S. with drone manufacturer CyPhy Works. The two companies yesterday completed a test of delivering medicine from the coastal town of Beverly, Massachusetts, to Children's Island, a small island about three miles into the Atlantic Ocean. CyPhy's drone has … [Link]

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