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 » A 'safe' Note7 exploded and destroyed this guy's MacBook Pro with it
Stop me if you heard this one before: A Samsung Galaxy Note7 exploded. Hui Renjie, 25, who purchased a Note7 in China that was deemed "safe" with a non-defective battery, claims his phone blew up Monday and burned two of his fingers and damaged his MacBook Pro in the process, according to Bloomberg. SEE ALSO: About 90% of Note7 users aren't … [Link]
Mashable » We need to talk about Colin Kaepernick becoming the 49ers starting quarterback
SAN FRANCISCO — Well, this would certainly turn up the heat. The guy whose silent national anthem protests sparked a movement and ignited backlash? It's one thing when he's a reserve who fades into the background after the song's final note. It's quite another when he's the starting quarterback for one of the most iconic franchises in professional footballColin Kaepernick isn't … [Link]
Mashable » Best sports-movie showdowns, from soccer to boxing
The team coming together. The underdog emerging victorious. The realization of so much previously unrealized desire. There’s a reason sports movies are so popular: What could be a more dramatic climax than an epic showdown on the field or court? Here CineFix presents ten favorite showdowns in a variety of sports. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about … [Link]
Mashable » The most incredible slow-mo moments in film history
Slow motion is one of the oldest (and still best!) tricks in the filmmaker’s playbook. Slowing down the action at precisely the right moment can add gravitas and drama to an important scene. Here, CineFix presents some of our favorite serious and not-so-serious slow-mo scenes. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Slow Motion, Movies, Best … [Link]
Slashdot » Revealed: How One Amazon Kindle Scam Made Millions of Dollars
An anonymous Slashdot reader shares an excerpt with us from a report via ZDNet that summarizes a catfishing scheme designed to deceive Amazon users into buy low-quality ebooks: Emma Moore is just one of hundreds of pseudonyms employed in a sophisticated "catfishing" scheme run by Valeriy Shershnyov, whose Vancouver-based business hoodwinks Amazon customers into buying low-quality ebooks, which have been … [Link]
Mashable » People asked Elon Musk some very bizarre questions at the SpaceX Mars event
Turns out, the prospect of sending people to Mars elicits some pretty strange questions, statements, requests … and even smooches. On Tuesday, SpaceX founder Elon Musk unveiled the company's plans to send humans to the Red Planet in a highly anticipated speech at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Mexico. Then came the Q&A segment. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk plans to … [Link]
Mashable » Take a look at Snapchat's new 'Spectacles'
The glasses give users the ability to snap videos and then share them right to the app. While the company, which recently re-branded itself as Snap, says the product is only a toy … we know to never underestimate the power of Snapchat. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Snapchat, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World
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Mashable » The first woman to wear a hijab in Playboy is an activist and journalist
For the first time ever, a Muslim woman wearing a hijab was pictured in the historically risqué pages of Playboy. But it wasn't the kind of spread the publication is famous for. Along with her headscarf, Tagouri wore a leather jacket with jeans and sneakers. And the real focus was on her words. SEE ALSO: Why this Muslim teenage girl created … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Official Asks Agency To Investigate Ban On Journalists' Wi-Fi Personal Hotspots At Debate
Yesterday, it was reported that journalists attending the presidential debate at Hofstra University were banned from using personal hotspots and were told they had to pay $200 to access the event's Wi-Fi. The journalists were reportedly offered the option to either turn off their personal hotspots or leave the debate. Cyrus Farivar via Ars Technica is now reporting that "one … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Voximplant Web SDK 4.0 Features Microsoft Edge Audio Calls Support
Voximplant, a cloud-based voice and video communications platform provider, has announced the release of Voximplant Web SDK 4.0, an SDK (beta) that developers can use to add voice and video communications capabilities to Web applications. Voximplant Web SDK 4.0 includes a number of key features such as Microsoft Edge audio calls support, the ability to enable video during an existing … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon API Gateway Updates Aim to Simplify API Development
AWS API Gateway is a managed service that allows users to develop, host and monitor API backends on AWS infrastructure. In a move that aims to simplify API development while tightening integration with other AWS services, Amazon API Gateway has announced several updates.
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Mashable » Escape the Pale Man in this 8-bit version of ’Pan’s Labyrinth’
How would Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy film, Pan's Labyrinth, look and play as an old-school video game? The answer: still dark and fantastic. At least, that is, if this animated short in our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, is any indication. Complete the three tasks and escape the pixelated Pale Man in this 8-bit retelling of the film. Subscribe to CineFix … [Link]
Mashable » These are the wireless headphones iPhone 7 owners have been waiting for
There are three reasons why wireless headphones mostly suck and I've steered clear of dropping serious dough on a pair: poor sound quality, frustrating pairing and weak battery life. Beats' new Solo 3 wireless on-ear headphones solve all three. And they do so while looking stylish and recognizable on top of your head for hours. SEE ALSO: Beats has a new … [Link]
Mashable » Dude flushes 240 pounds of mercury down a toilet for inexplicable reasons
Mercury: Good for thermometers, bad for toilets. How do we know this? Well, someone actually went out and purchased a toilet expressly used to test how well the toxic liquid metal holds up against flushing water. Sounds dangerous, but we'll admit we're oddly hypnotized. [H/T: Digg] Groovy '20th Century Women' trailer teases 'growing disrespect for government' Toddler horrified at the … [Link]
Mashable » Groovy '20th Century Women' trailer teases 'growing disrespect for government'
It's shaping up to be a big fall for four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening, who not only co-stars in her husband Warren Beatty's Howard Hughes movie Rules Don't Apply, but is said to steal the show in Mike Mills' new film 20th Century Women, which just dropped a groovy first trailer. Set in 1979, the A24 release casts Bening as … [Link]
Slashdot » OVH Hosting Suffers From Record 1Tbps DDoS Attack Driven By 150K Devices
MojoKid writes: If you thought that the massive DDoS attack earlier this month on Brian Krebs' security blog was record-breaking, take a look at what just happened to France-based hosting provider OVH. OVH was the victim of a wide-scale DDoS attack that was carried via a network of over 152,000 IoT devices. According to OVH founder and CTO Octave Klaba, … [Link]
Mashable » What a lovely day for this 8-bit version of ’Mad Max: Fury Road’
This recreation of Mad Max: Fury Road as an old-school arcade game may be the coolest thing you've witnessed all day. Our CineFix series, 8-bit Cinema, "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood Blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Mad Max Fury Road, Mad Max, Movies, and 8 Bit Cinema [Link]
Mashable » 5 beautiful tributes to José Fernández from Monday night's game
Marlins Park was a somber place Monday night, as the Marlins organization mourned the loss of José Fernández, the 24-year-old pitcher who died early Sunday in a boating accident. But in the midst of all that grief came a handful of powerful moments. Of course, the one that stole the show and will go down as one of the most incredible … [Link]
Mashable » 3 lessons I learned from bombing an interview that I thought was a sure thing
Early in my career, my boss made the terrible mistake of telling me that I was the best interviewee he’d ever met. “It was evident from the beginning that we should hire you,” he said, “and the only thing I’d tell you to do differently next time is to ask me for a one billion dollar salary.” OK, the last part … [Link]
Mashable » 'I never felt this way till now:' Young girl breaks down as she speaks of violence around her
A young girl broke down as she gave an emotional account of her life in Charlotte over the past week, pleading for an end to violence against black residents of her city. Amid an intense and protest-filled meeting between black residents of Charlotte and city council members on Monday, 9-year-old Zianna Oliphant stood and said what she felt about the … [Link]
Geek Culture » SpaceX's plans for Mars!
Wow, now that's the future I was promised! [Link]
Popular Science » Uber Is Working On A Vertical-Takeoff Aircraft
Aviation Might settle on autonomous helicopters instead Uber is interested in vertical takeoff and landing aircraft… [Link]
Mashable » Etsy proposes 3 ways to improve the gig economy in new report
Etsy has been thinking hard about the gig economy. The online marketplace for handmade goods knows its sellers aren't traditional gig economy workers. They're not paid hourly, and they're not delivering food or driving an Uber. Etsy sellers would be more likely to think of themselves as small business owners than contract workers. Still, Etsy is part of the gig employment … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's New Translation Software Powered By Brainlike Artificial Intelligence
sciencehabit quotes a report from Science Magazine: Today, Google rolled out a new translation system that uses massive amounts of data and increased processing power to build more accurate translations. The new system, a deep learning model known as neural machine translation, effectively trains itself — and reduces translation errors by up to 87%. When compared with Google's previous system, … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Inception’ gets dreamed up as an 8-bit video game
In case thought you were dreaming for a moment, this is indeed an 8-bit version of Christopher Nolan's hit movie Inception. But you may still be dreaming. 8-Bit Cinema "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Inception, Movies, 8 Bit Cinema, and Cinefix
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Popular Science » Self-Driving Chairs Are Coming
Technology Nissan's ProPILOT chair will make waiting in line autonomous Nissan wants to make your wait in line much easier… [Link]
Mashable » Here are all the 'Game of Thrones' actors who have been spotted so far in Ireland
LONDON — It may be eight nightmarishly-long months until we can watch Game of Thrones again, but that doesn't mean its too early to start getting exciting about it. Far from it. Over the past month, sightings of Game of Thrones cast members in Belfast, Ireland — the place they do a large bulk of the filming each year — have … [Link]
Mashable » Toddler horrified at the idea of being Donald Trump for Halloween
"No Trump!" Halloween is one of the greatest days of the year for kids, mostly because the holiday is centered around eating gobs of sugar and dressing up however their little hearts desire. Although it may be a popular costume for adults this year, dressing up as Donald Trump is the last thing any kid wants, especially this little dude … [Link]
Mashable » A tax-evading robo adviser could save you a lot of money
“Tax drag" doesn't sound very pleasant, and it isn't. It's the friction that taxes inflict on your investment returns, robbing you of easy, risk-free additional money you could be making to live on in retirement. Why aren't you making it? Because it means spending time thinking about taxes. And not just taxes, but the even more stultifying topic of tax efficiency. … [Link]
Mashable » Bone Thugs-n-Harmony rapper struck by errant drone during concert
Please enjoy today's installment of Drones Behaving Badly. An errant drone crashed into rapper Stanley "Flesh-N-Bone" Howse during Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's performance at the High Life Music Festival on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. Luckily, Howse appeared to be unharmed, despite briefly grabbing his head, and the show went on as planned. At the time of writing, the drone's owner … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams on police violence: 'I will not be silent'
Serena Williams is joining the ranks of outspoken athletes using their platforms to raise awareness and spark dialogue about police violence in America. In a Facebook post published Tuesday afternoon, the tennis superstar and arguably the greatest athlete ever penned a statement on a recent experience she had while driving with her 18-year-old nephew. SEE ALSO: Saints and Falcons put their … [Link]
Mashable » These dudes tried to take a selfie with a snake and it ended terribly
Get your selfies out of here. A bunch of men holding a massive snake had the very bright idea to take a nice group photo. Holding such a majestic creature is clearly a special moment, which must be remember forever. SEE ALSO: Baby snake holding tiny toy donut is unexpectedly cute The python seemed pretty chill with the photo op … [Link]
Mashable » Vivica A. Fox is the first black woman to play the U.S. President in a movie
LOS ANGELES — Just as Hillary Clinton is campaigning to become the first woman elected President of the United States, it seems that another milestone is in the offing, as Vivica A. Fox will be the first black actress to play the president in a live-action feature film — to the best of Mashable's knowledge. Fox has signed on to play … [Link]
Mashable » Charlotte girl delivers tearful plea to city council to end the violence
At a city council open forum in Charlotte, North Carolina, 9-year-old Zianna Oliphant begged for an end to the violence and discrimination black Americans in her community face. Her sorrow comes in the wake of the Keith Lamont Scott shooting by police and subsequent protests. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Police Violence, Discrimination, Politics, and Race
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Mashable » If ‘The Hunger Games’ were an '80s arcade game
If you've always wanted to participate in the Hunger Games trials from the young-adult dystopian franchise (we won't ask why), this may be the closest you can get. Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, presents The Hunger Games retold as an old-school action video game. Enjoy your dystopian battle royale. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, … [Link]
Mashable » ‘The Princess Bride’ book and movie are inconceivably different
The Princess Bride is a romantic comedy about love, revenge, kidnapping, torture, rodents of unusual size, and much more. It's also a book within a book that was adapted into a book within a movie that garnered most of its success on home video. Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, reads between the lines to find the differences between the book … [Link]
Mashable » eStream: Previewing ESL One NY
eStream gets you ready for ESL One New York and takes a look at Dota 2's game-changing VR. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Eleague, Estream, Esports, and Counter Strike [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Partners With Bank of America On Blockchain Trade Finance
wiredmikey quotes a report from SecurityWeek: Microsoft and Bank of America Merrill Lynch said they are working together to make financial transactions more efficient with blockchain technology — the foundation of bitcoin digital currency. Blockchains are considered tamper-proof registers in which entries are time-stamped and linked to previous "blocks" in a data chain. As expected, the technology that drives the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Havana Moon' will let fans experience the Rolling Stones' historic Cuban concert
The Rolling Stones have been taking the world by storm for decades now. The band that performed groundbreaking performances in China, Russia and even on the Internet held a free concert in Cuba earlier this year, and on Nov. 11 The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon can be experienced on DVD and digital video. SEE ALSO: The Rolling Stones aiming to … [Link]
Mashable » See the world through the eyes of this 19-month-old photographer
Ever wondered what the world looks like from a kid's point of view? 19-month-old Stanley Jones, son of British Army photographer Timothy Jones, has given us some photographic insight. After seeing Stanley try to take pictures with his GoPro on a family vacation in the Dominican Republic, his father decided to share his old Canon G12, "and the rest went from … [Link]
Mashable » Video released of Terrence Sterling's final moments after police shooting
Terrence Sterling, 31, was riding a motorcycle during the last minutes of his life. Sterling was shot and killed by a Washington, D.C. police officer on Sept. 11, and the police body camera footage from the man's final moments was released by D.C. officials on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: 'I felt like it was my family': The stories behind the protesters Officer … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Strain' is ending after Season 4
LOS ANGELES — There's good news and bad news for fans of FX's The Strain: The show has just been renewed for Season 4, but the cable network also announced that the fourth season will be the vampire thriller's last. The final season will debut in summer 2017. Executive produced by Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the series … [Link]
Mashable » Godzilla battles famous movie monsters in this fake arcade game
It’s no secret that Godzilla is typically the king of the monsters. Typically. Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, created a fake video game in which Godzilla has to prove himself by taking on other famous movie monsters, from the beasts of King Kong to Pacific Rim. See if you can recognize them all. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet The Mavic, DJI's New Foldable Drone
Aviation Compact camera, carried conspiciously Mavis is a folding camera drone. [Link]
Mashable » 4 simple ways couples can save money
Having the same goals as your partner is important, whether they involve your careers, family or finances. To achieve those goals and live in harmony, it helps to be on the same track, working together toward the same things. If one partner has the goal of getting out of debt while the other is constantly spending, there’s bound to be friction. It’s … [Link]
Mashable » Danny Brown released 'Atrocity Exhibition' early because he couldn't wait
Danny Brown is not particularly interested in prolonging your suffering or arbitrary music industry standards, so his highly anticipated album, Atrocity Exhibition, is available on Spotify and Apple Music three days ahead of its scheduled release. The followup to 2013's Old features Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt and all the mischief you'd expect. But, as he told Rolling Stone, "I'm pretty much … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's Slack Rival Is Coming Next Month and Will Charge Per Employee
Facebook will be launching a business communication service dubbed Facebook at Work next month. The service will be very familiar to Slack, a popular communications app. BusinessInsider reports: The enterprise messaging platform, which is called Facebook at Work, has been in closed beta since last January. Business Insider reported in May that Facebook at Work would be made commercially available … [Link]
Mashable » Gigi Hadid on Milan grab: 'I felt I was in danger, and I had every right to react the way I did'
Gigi Hadid had to defend herself twice when a strange man physically attacked her on the street. First, she had to fight him off for her own personal safety, and then she had to correct headlines that implied that her behavior was bratty, ungrateful and unladylike. The night of the incident, Hadid chatted with Lena Dunham for Lenny Letter about why … [Link]
Mashable » If ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ were an old-school video game
G.I. Joe: Retaliation, starring Dwayne Johnson, is a sequel to a previous movie, itself based on a cartoon which was based on a line of toys. If the movie were repackaged as as an 8-bit action video game, it would really round out that lineup. Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, did just that8-Bit Cinema "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s … [Link]
Mashable » 19 times the Hillary shimmy GIF perfectly describes what you're going through
Monday night's debate was filled with many GIF-able moments, but perhaps the most noteworthy was Hillary Clinton's "Woo… OKAY!" shimmy. After Clinton was abruptly interrupted by Donald Trump, the Democratic candidate felt it would be best to literally shake off Trump's claims about his amazing judgement and winning temperament. With a classy smile and a "Woo… OKAY!" Clinton shimmied a flashy … [Link]
Mashable » Home Depot pulls super creepy voyeuristic Halloween decoration
You know a Halloween decoration goes too far when it's likely to get the cops called on it. Home Depot says it will remove a Halloween window decoration from its shelves following complaints that the product makes light of voyeurism. SEE ALSO: People are not happy about this Disney's 'Moana' Halloween costume The decoration is the fake head of a smiling … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk's Plan To Colonize Mars Gives Us The Sci-Fi Future We Crave
Space Now let's see if he can make it reality In Mexico today, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took to the stage to outline the company's plans to take humanity to Mars. [Link]
Mashable » The Earth just permanently passed a symbolic carbon dioxide threshold
In the centuries to come, history books will likely look back on September 2016 as a major milestone for the world’s climate. At a time when atmospheric carbon dioxide is usually at its minimum, the monthly value failed to drop below 400 parts per million. That all but ensures that 2016 will be the year that carbon dioxide officially passed the … [Link]
Mashable » Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado just became Donald Trump's nightmare
In the past 12 hours, Alicia Machado, an actress, activist and former Miss Universe, has become the kind of character witness with the potential to seriously damage Donald J. Trump's campaign for the presidency. Machado's decades-old experience with Trump, who once owned the Miss Universe pageant, became the surprise revelation of Monday's presidential debate when Hillary Clinton raised it as evidence … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Donnie Darko' reimagined as a surreal 8-bit arcade game
What if the cult movie Donnie Darko were a super pixelated video game, and you could play as Jake Gyllenhaal, acting out all the strange, spooky scenes from the film? Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, asked exactly that question—and answered it with a video-game style retelling of Donnie Darko that clarifies more of the movie’s plot than the movie itself (in … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Calls On HP To Disable Printer Ink Self-Destruct Sequence
HP should apologize to customers and restore the ability of printers to use third-party ink cartridges, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) said in a letter to the company's CEO yesterday. From an ArsTechnica report:HP has been sabotaging OfficeJet Pro printers with firmware that prevents use of non-HP ink cartridges and even HP cartridges that have been refilled, forcing customers to … [Link]
Mashable » Selena Gomez wins the race to 100 million Instagram followers
Selena Gomez is taking a break from celebrity, but her Instagram account is still in the spotlight. The singer, who's also the most followed user on Instagram, just became the first user to reach 100 million followers. For context, second-place finisher Taylor Swift has 91.5 million followers, Beyoncé has 85.3 million followers and Monday night's presidential debate was viewed by around … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2338: Snapchat is making a spectacle of itself!
… and Glass is not happy! If you enjoy our work, we hope you consider becoming a patron of our arts. [Link]
Mashable » The no-bullsh*t president who became a true man of the people
Editor’s note: This is the 33rd entry in the writer's project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents in the year prior to Election Day 2016. Follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and the 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. In my kickoff post for this project, I listed several reasons why I decided to do this project. … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Ryan may have just made the greatest non-block in NFL history
Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was sweeping out left, Saints tackle Nick Fairley was bearing down to blast him and Matt Ryan stood between the two in position to make the perfect block. Then the NFL star and Atlanta quarterback came to his senses. Which gives us this hilarious Vine, a clip that is relatable for anyone who's ever gotten in … [Link]
Mashable » The first presidential debate was the most watched in American history
The presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Monday night drew well over 80 million viewers, and was the most-watched in the history of televised debates. The Nielsen data is still being counted, and the final tally will be released later today. But so far, the numbers are pretty huge. There were 80.9 million viewers who tuned in across 12 … [Link]
Popular Science » Google's Official Phone May Have Better Software Than Your Samsung Galaxy
Gadgets The Google Pixel and new Android additions could be revealed on October 4 The famed search company may finally be releasing an official Google-branded phone… [Link]
Mashable » A round-up of how to register to vote on social media
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday. Google doodle celebrated the occasion on Monday, following the lead of Facebook and Snapchat and urging its users to vote. Now Instagram, Uber, and Twitter are joining in on the movement. SEE ALSO: Google will help you register to vote with a new 'Doodle' Instagram Starting Tuesday, Instagram will send its users who are 18 … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon gives greenlight to 'I Love Dick,' 'Jean-Claude Van Johnson' and 'The Tick'
LOS ANGELES — Amazon has greenlit all three of its new comedies just over a month after the pilots debuted. The video platform, an arm of the e-commerce giant, announced Tuesday that I Love Dick, Jean-Claude Van Johnson and The Tick will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in 2017 in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, and Japan. The Tick — … [Link]
Mashable » Take your droogs out for a spin in this 8-bit 'Clockwork Orange'
If you've been thinking about watching Stanley Kubrick's classic, A Clockwork Orange again, then this'll cure you, all right. Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action, retelling the story in the form of an old-school video game. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Clockwork Orange, 8 … [Link]
Mashable » Cute baby wakes up to hell of its own making
Let this be a lesson to babies everywhere: Be careful where you sleep. In this video, an adorable baby is caught sleeping in his bouncy chair. The baby couldn't be more startled after his parent wakes him up. But because he's caught in a bouncy chair, he can't fall back asleep. He is instead doomed to bounce in eternal sing-songy … [Link]
Mashable » Trump and Clinton both blew it as far as technology is concerned
The subject of technology was largely absent from Monday night's presidential debate, minus some throwaway lines about "the cyber." Given the night's agenda, which focused on "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity" and "Securing America," that's a missed opportunity. SEE ALSO: #TrumpWon trends in the morning after the debate — with plenty of laughter The future of tech is relevant to every American's … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Shows Off Its Interplanetary Transport System in New Video
Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to send humans to Mars with a ship called the Interplanetary Transport System, the company announced today in a video, revealing how the ITS will actually work. The ITS will be capable of carrying up to 100 tons of cargo — people and supplies — and it will utilize a slew of different power sources en … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Sneak Peek Of SpaceX's Interplanetary Transport System
Space With a terraforming bonus thrown in Elon Musk is heading for Mars. [Link]
Mashable » Be the hero Gotham deserves in this 8-bit ‘Dark Knight’ retelling
Some men just want to watch the world burn. You have 10 levels to stop them in this animated retelling of The Dark Knight as an old-school video game. Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action. In this case, we take on of the most popular Batman movies out there. Subscribe to … [Link]
Mashable » Tips and strategies to help you master every 'Overwatch' hero
So you want to get good at Overwatch. There are now 22 Overwatch heroes (and counting), and each one plays very differently. Blizzard's highly competitive shooter is balanced very carefully around ensuring that every hero adds strategic depth to the game without making any of them too powerful. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' hero strategies for beginners to master The result is … [Link]
Mashable » Trump and Clinton spend first presidential debate attacking one another's character
Throughout the first presidential debate on Monday, both candidates seemed to stick to one strategy to discredit the other's character. While Hillary Clinton tried to highlight Donald Trump's straying from the facts, Trump labeled Clinton as a Washington insider who hasn't done much with her power. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Presidential Elections, President, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump
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Mashable » 'Battlefield 1' story mode sounds a lot like 'Band of Brothers'
Battlefield 1's story mode doesn't chart a singular narrative path through World War I. Instead — much like HBO's hit World War II series, Band of Brothers — it thrusts players into the roles of multiple soldiers operating in various theaters of war. This new trailer doesn't get into specifics, but it gives a sense of the variety and scope … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk's SpaceX reveals its ambitious plan to settle Mars
A slick new video released by SpaceX gives viewers their first real glimpse into how the Elon Musk-led spaceflight company plans to get humans to Mars. And wow is it ambitious. Judging by the video, the company plans to use a huge rocket to launch Mars-bound spaceships filled with people to orbit before landing the booster back on Earth and … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's sniffles took center stage at the debate and the internet is concerned about this health
During the first presidential debate on Monday, audiences couldn't help noticing candidate Donald Trump's many pauses to keep up with a runny nose. Some reacted with sarcastic comments concerned about his health and whether he was fit to lead, echoing Trump's sentiments about Hillary Clinton's recent bout of pneumonia. Read more…More about Mashable Video, President, Donald Trump, Debate, and Presidential Elections … [Link]
Slashdot » World's First Baby Born With New '3 Parent' Technique
A five-month-old baby boy has been revealed as the first kid in the world with three biological parents, reports New Scientist. The baby boy was apparently conceived by a technique that has been legally approved in the UK, and lets parents with genetic disorders have healthy babies. Though, the method used in this particular cases was slightly different from one … [Link]
Mashable » These 'Supergirl' fan theories will get you pumped for Season 2
A lot happened in the first season of Supergirl. There were heartfelt moments, big fights, and momentous reveals. And, of course, there are still questions waiting to be answered in the second season, which premieres on Oct. 10 at 8/7c on The CW. So what's a Superfan to do in the off-season? Well, we analyze every possible fan theory out … [Link]
Mashable » 'Modern Family' casts transgender child actor
ABC’s Modern Family has cast its first openly transgender child actor, who will make his debut in this Wednesday's episode. 8-year-old Jackson Millarker will appear as Tom, a new friend for Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) in this week's installment, titled "A Stereotypical Day." According to NewNowNext: "Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell’s (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) daughter, Lily invites over her transgender friend Tom … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can see the world's most lifelike picture with this technology
The magic behind the immersive realism in the SUHD TV display is the work of incredibly small particles called quantum dots. A quantum dot is a semiconductor crystal so tiny that it is measured in nanometres. It's on this minuscule scale that colour and contrast can be controlled in Samsung television panels. Quantum dots are photo-active, meaning that they absorb, … [Link]
Mashable » Fight the undead with your boomstick in this 8-bit ‘Army of Darkness’
Army of Darkness, part of the Evil Dead film series, was the most popular medieval-chainsaw-horror-comedy of its time. It was also very likely the only one. And it would make it a great game. Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, presents Army of Darkness retold via old-school 8-bit (and a little 16-bit) game tech, in the style of old dungeon-crawlers like Castlevania. … [Link]
Mashable » Philadelphia 76ers purchase two esports teams
The Sixers have entered the esports scene in full force with the purchase of professional esports teams Dignitas and Apex. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Counter Strike, Overwatch, League Of Legends, and Dignitas
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Mashable » This mom's food art would charm even the pickiest eater
After posting a photo of her transformation of spelt pancakes into a lion, Laleh Mohmedi starting the instagram account Jacob's Food Diaries. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Food Art, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]
New Scientist – News » Exclusive: World’s first baby born with new “3 parent” technique
A five-month-old boy is the first baby to be born using a new version of a controversial technique that uses DNA from three people [Link]
Mashable » Breastfeeding mother accuses Georgia cop of harassment
On Sunday night, mother from Columbus, Georgia, met one officer of the law who did not approve of her public breastfeeding. Savvy Shukla shared her experience on Facebook when she encountered a police officer who was not pleased with her breastfeeding her one month old at a local supermarket. As she left Piggly Wiggly, the man approached Shukla, telling her to … [Link]
Mashable » After his sister died, this man got to be with his mother thanks to an unlikely Samaritan
At 3 a.m. on Sunday, Mark Ross learned that his younger sister Eliza Fletcher, 15, has been killed in a car crash. Even though it was the middle of the night, Ross understandably wanted to be with his mother, and so a kind pal agreed to drive Ross to Detroit. According to Inside Edition, Trooper J. Davis pulled their car over … [Link]
Mashable » Mavic Pro, DJI's first foldable drone, is the size of a water bottle
NEW YORK CITY — Even as the world of available public drone fly space shrinks, DJI continues to innovate, hoping to find new ways to attract drone customers and encourage them to fly — even indoors. The small, smart, foldable Mavic Pro, which DJI unveiled on Tuesday, is the company's latest siren song to the drone curious. It cuts away at … [Link]
Mashable » Dad has the most adorable reaction to receiving sweet light-up shoes
You're never too old to live out your childhood dreams. Many people dream of lavish vacations, quitting their job or maybe paying off their mortgage. This man just wanted a pair of fresh light-up shoes. Although the clip from is from the shoe company Evolved Footwear in an attempt to market their shoes with a cute viral video, the man's … [Link]
Mashable » Edward Snowden's favorite messaging app is now on desktop
The ultra-secure messaging app favored by Edward Snowden and many security analysts has finally landed on desktop. Signal, the app made by the same organization that powers the encryption in WhatsApp and other services, now has a dedicated desktop experience for its iPhone users. SEE ALSO: How to keep your Google Allo messages secure and private Notably, Signal still doesn't have … [Link]
Slashdot » IEEE Sets New Ethernet Standard That Brings 5X the Speed Without Cable Ripping
Reader coondoggie writes: As expected the IEEE has ratified a new Ethernet specification — IEEE P802.3bz — that defines 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T, boosting the current top speed of traditional Ethernet five-times without requiring the tearing out of current cabling. The Ethernet Alliance wrote that the IEEE 802.3bz Standard for Ethernet Amendment sets Media Access Control Parameters, Physical Layers and Management … [Link]
Mashable » How ‘Anchorman’ would look as a classy old-school 8-bit game
What if Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy were an old school video game, a la The Legend of Zelda? Our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, reimagines the classic (and classy) Will Ferrell comedy as an NES-style game. Earn the "Sex Panther" power-up, battle rival news anchors, and unlock the "rich mahogany" smell for your apartment. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Theroux responds to Jennifer Aniston getting yanked into the Brangelina divorce
Despite Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's marriage ending 11 years ago, Aniston was an unwitting starring player in the Brangelina divorce announcement last week. Aniston's husband Justin Theroux recently commented on the divorce and on Aniston's involvement. SEE ALSO: Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt "As a child of divorce all I can say is that's terrible news … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BeyondTrust Announces Password Management API
BeyondTrust, global information security company dedicated to preventing privilege abuse, announced a free API that enables users to call stored credentials from its PowerBroker Password Safe.
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Mashable » Saints and Falcons put their own spin on Kaepernick's protest for peace
At Monday night's game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, the two teams joined together after the National Anthem to express a unique message of unity. In response to recent police shootings in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, players from the two teams decided that as the American Flag was being taken away after the anthem they would … [Link]
Popular Science » The First Baby Using New ‘Three-Parent’ Procedure Has Been Born
Health This success could help the technique gain approval in the U.S. Five months ago, on April 6th of this year, a boy born to a Jordanian couple became the first baby born in the world using a new in-vitro fertilization technique that… [Link]
Mashable » UberEats is going global, expanding into 22 more countries
Uber is getting ready to bring UberEats to at least 22 new countries, according to a new report from Reuters. That's a huge expansion for the food delivery service, which is only in six countries right nowReuters determined the ride-hailing giant was launching an ambitious expansion for its food delivery platform through an analysis of its job postings. UberEats has quickly … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The Trailer For A Movie Filmed Entirely By Drones
Aviation Autonomous cinematography New film "In the Robot Skies" was shot entirely by autonomous drones. [Link]
Mashable » People are loving Hillary Clinton's burns on Donald Trump
Meet the Secretary of Sick Burns, Hillary Clinton. Voters can often feel bombarded by talking points and jargon, so it's always refreshing to hear an awesome zinger once in a while in the middle of dry speech on the campaign trail. And Hillary Clinton has a million of them. SEE ALSO: The Hillary shimmy GIF that's perfect for when you're winning … [Link]
Mashable » ‘8-Bit Cinema’ answers your questions about making movies into old-school video games
How exactly does our CineFix series, 8-Bit Cinema, transform your favorite movies into old-school 8-bit (sometimes 16-bit) video games? Here, series creator and director David Dutton takes you inside the 8-Bit studio to answer fans' questions about how they design the characters, turn famous movie scores into 8-Bit soundtracks and more. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo's Delay in Reporting Hack 'Unacceptable', Say Senators
Yahoo won't be able to get away with its mega data breach from 2014 that it only reported this month. Six senior senators have said Yahoo's two-year delay in reporting the largest known data breach in history is unacceptable. The senators have asked Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer to explain why the massive hack of more than 500 million accounts wasn't … [Link]
Mashable » Is your small business flushing money down the toilet?
They say you have to spend money to make money, but is it true for your business? Making sense of your company's operating costs can be tricky, but there are some cases where shelling out a little cash – if you're ready – will pay off in long run. So whether you're investing in a new product that will help you … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall Jenner got to chill with a sloth. WTF.
Kendall Jenner has one more thing that you don't have — selfies with a sloth. The model and reality star, whose idea of sibling bonding is buying matching Ferraris, chilled with a sloth in a video promoting her new Allure cover and the general concept of injustice in the world. Lego 'Jurassic World' short mixes two marvelous Chris Pratt mediums … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton was interrupted constantly by Trump and shimmied her way through it all
Donald Trump got all up in Hillary Clinton's face during the first presidential debate on Monday night. Like an annoying schoolboy, the Republican candidate spoke over Clinton, loudly expressed his opinions and pretty much shut her down on all counts. In contrast, Clinton smiled, shimmied and patiently waited for the man to finish his rant. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton walks … [Link]
Mashable » Lego 'Jurassic World' short mixes two marvelous Chris Pratt mediums
He may not be in it, but Chris Pratt's spirit is strong in the trailer for LEGO Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape. The animated short will release in five parts and comprise a short film with the same story as Jurassic World, and as a result combines it with another Chris Pratt classic: The Lego Movie. SEE ALSO: Brilliant homemade … [Link]
Mashable » Esports franchise Team Liquid has new owners, investment from Magic Johnson
Team Liquid is the latest esports franchise to be acquired by people in traditional sports, and at this rate players and owners of traditional sports teams need to hurry if they want to get their hands on a slice of the esports pie. SEE ALSO: Philadelphia 76ers jump into esports, acquire Team Dignitas and Apex Team Liquid was acquired by Pete … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Investing in a well-trained staff
You have to spend money to make money, and giving your staff the proper training will pay off in the long run. Read more…More about Justonething Spend, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » How ‘8-Bit Cinema’ turns classic movies into old-school video games
CineFix presents a special look behind the scenes of 8-Bit Cinema, where your favorite movies are retold via old-school 8-bit game tech. No quarters or controllers required. Series creator and director David Dutton takes you into his studio to demonstrate how they "gamify" classic Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Spending on small wins
You don't need a ton of capital to create incremental change in your business. Start small, then reassess. Read more…More about Justonething Spend, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Acquiring another business
Avoid making hasty decisions. Consider whether you're buying the right business for the right reasons. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Spend, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Investing in a growing staff
Keep your operation lean, and spend money where it really counts: People. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Spend, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Mashable » Just One Thing: Investing in the community
Not all investments have to make money. Investing in your community shows that your business is committed to being a great partner. Read more…More about Justonething Spend, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Dealing with lawsuits
Keeping a cool head and finding a great attorney can help you overcome legal troubles. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Spend, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Making the right investments
All businesses have to spend money, but great business know when and how to save. Read more…More about Justonething Spend, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business
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Popular Science » Bioengineered Blood Vessels Can Grow Inside Animals
Health The grafts could treat children’s heart defects without needing to be replaced Artificial blood vessels transplanted into three lambs grew up along with the animals. [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Spending to create growth
You can't be afraid to invest in growth, even if the investments don't always pan out. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Spend, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's zen-line reactions to Trump's mansplaining
It was their first presidential debate. He interrupted her 26 times in the first 25 minutes. This is how she reacted. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Debate, Presidential Debate, Presidential Elections, and Hillary Clinton
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Slashdot » Microsoft Is Killing Yammer Enterprise in January 2017, Will Start Integrating Office 365 Groups First
Microsoft today provided new information about how it will be integrating Office 365 Groups into its Yammer enterprise-focused social network. The Yammer Enterprise service tier will be going away on January 1, 2017. But Yammer itself will remain available, and there are many levels of integration with the Office 365 services, reports VentureBeat. From the report: It will be possible … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Investing in the right staff
Keep your operation lean, and spend money where it really counts: People. Read more…More about Justonething Spend, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Mashable » Inside Google's plan to conquer India's internet users
For its next act in making its services more accessible and relevant to Indians, Google announced a fleet of improvements today that it hopes will fix two big challenges among Indians — slow internet connections and language barrier. SEE ALSO: India will have 730 million internet users by 2020 and is already in a 'Post-PC' era These improvements are part of … [Link]
Mashable » Lester Holt goes missing, then comes back strong
For about 10 minutes, after Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton exchanged initial pleasantries, the two candidates let their contempt boil over. A heated exchange between the two over trade and economic policies veered into chaos, as Trump talked over Clinton. With Trump seizing control of the debate and hardly letting Clinton get in a word, a refrain began among the Twitterati: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plastic flower blooms thanks to its own internal molecular clock
Shape-shifting putty that can morph at a given time without an external trigger may be useful for creating medical implants that transform inside the body [Link]
Mashable » What Benedict Cumberbatch confessed on the 'Doctor Strange' set
LONGCROSS STUDIOS, England — Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Strange himself in Marvel’s Doctor Strange, has an admission to make: He’s never read any Marvel comics. Or, rather, he hadn’t by the time he was approached to star in the film. Instead, the actor’s comic library consisted of just two illustrated creations: Tintin and Asterix. SEE ALSO: 5 things in the 'Doctor Strange' … [Link]
Mashable » The differences between 'The Princess Bride' book and film you may have missed
The Princess Bride is a romantic comedy about love, revenge, kidnapping, torture, rodents of unusual size, and much more. It's also a book within a book that was adapted into a book within a movie that garnered most of its success on home video. Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, reads between the lines to find the differences between the book … [Link]
Mashable » CNN said Hillary won the debate. Why do so many polls seem to say otherwise?
On Monday night, nearly all major news networks (including the conservative ones) seemed to agree: Hillary Clinton had won the first presidential debate. But throughout the night and well into Tuesday morning, people on Twitter shared dozens of debate polls that seemingly concluded that Trump had won the debateCNN must have been biased against Trump. Pundits were elitists. The media conspiracy … [Link]
Mashable » Man goes full ninja and barely escapes getting hit by a car
A quick-thinking man narrowly escaped being struck by an out of control Volkswagen Beetle with an impressive jump. The man was pulled over to the side of the road in his Mini Cooper with the door open when suddenly the Beetle traveling in the opposite direction loses control and heads straight for the man in his parked car. Unaware where … [Link]
Mashable » The ‘8-Bit Cinema’ team on turning ‘Star Wars’ into a video game
CineFix presents a behind-the-scenes look at their hit series 8-Bit Cinema, where you'll see how iconic movie characters are "gamified" to look like old-school '80s video games. There's some great info here about spriting, animating and MIDI composition, all using examples from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movies, Animation, … [Link]
Mashable » Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber broke up and the internet mourns
It’s been a rough month for celebrity breakups. Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber are the latest high profile couple to announce that they will be splitting up. The news surfaced Monday night, and in a joint statement to People, the actors confirmed the rumors that their 11-year romantic relationship would be coming to an end. "It is with great love, respect … [Link]
Mashable » About 90% of Note7 users aren't abandoning them for iPhones, says Samsung
Recall, explosions, overheating, and battery drain issues be damned. People still love their Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones. About 90 percent of Note7 users affected by the phone's global recall are sticking with the phones as opposed to jumping ship for another phone made by Samsung or from a competitor, according to the company. SEE ALSO: Sigh. Some Samsung Note7 replacements have … [Link]
Popular Science » Under The Microscope, Food Has A Big Personality
Science A new science book peers at the exciting secret lives of ingredients Since the days of the alchemists, the kitchen has been the household's main experimental space, a laboratory where base materials (raw ingredients) are transmuted into… [Link]
New Scientist – News » No, NASA hasn’t changed the zodiac signs or added a new one
Astrology fans should realise that the star signs they love have long been out of date, as NASA and astronomers occasionally point out, says Phil Plait [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Has Stopped All Commercial Development On Firefox OS — Explains What It Plans To Do With Code Base
Mozilla announced last year that Firefox OS initiative of shipping phones with commercial partners did not bring the returns it sought. The company earlier this year hinted that it intends to shut the project. It is now sharing how it will deal with Firefox OS code base going forward. From their post: We would stop our efforts to build and … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake will serenade you in your living room thanks to Netflix
Justin Timberlake knows you'd like to see him, so, like the good Southern boy he is, he's releasing a concert documentary so you can see the twinkle in his eyes up close from the comfort of your home. Now the official trailer for Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids is out and yes, he is very charming. The documentary, directed … [Link]
Mashable » Trump on cybersecurity: 'I have a son. He's 10 years old. He has computers.'
Donald Trump rambles. This is what he does. Sometimes his run-on sentences are mind-warping, sometimes they're funny, and sometimes they leave audiences blinking, wondering whether their brains have momentarily lost the ability to to translate garbled sound into words. Trump did a lot of rambling during Monday night's first debate between the two presidential nominees, but nothing was more mind-numbingly incoherent … [Link]
Mashable » 6-year-old had an extremely chill Drake-themed birthday party
For some, a birthday is a mark of aging and nothing more. For Drake (and this 6-year-old), a birthday is a lifestyle. SEE ALSO: Drake releases flexes his acting chops in a new short film, 'Please Forgive Me' Alexis Gomez of San Antonio, Texas, went all out for her daughter Leah's Drake-themed birthday party on Sunday, featuring balloons with Drake's face … [Link]
Mashable » Skeptical men doubt a female ruler in captivating trailer for Netflix's 'The Crown'
A new trailer for Netflix's new original The Crown — also known as Downton Abbey meets Game of Thrones meets actual historical events — is here! The trailer gives us the bullet points of Queen Elizabeth's (Claire Foy) young life, including her marriage to Prince Philip of Edinburgh (Matt Smith) in 1947. SEE ALSO: Amazon, Netflix strike deals in India … [Link]
Mashable » The next 'CS:GO' Major is being hosted by ELeague in Atlanta
The next Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championship is coming to the U.S. for the second time and being held by one of the newest names in the tournament-organizing game: ELeague. SEE ALSO: Get_Right on the future of Ninjas in Pyjamas and its four core players The ELeague Major Championship will feature 16 of the best teams in CS:GO and run from … [Link]
Mashable » Trump says Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado gained 'a massive amount of weight'
During Monday night's debate, Hillary Clinton pressed the issue of Donald Trump's misogynistic views toward women by highlighting a string of negative comments he made about former Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado. At the debate, Clinton called Trump out for saying "women don't deserve equal pay unless they do as good of a job as men." She then said Trump referred to … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Data Is the New Coal
An anonymous reader shares a report on The Guardian: "Is data the new oil?" asked proponents of big data back in 2012 in Forbes magazine. By 2016, and the rise of big data's turbo-powered cousin deep learning, we had become more certain: "Data is the new oil," stated Fortune. Amazon's Neil Lawrence has a slightly different analogy: Data, he says, … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish startup builds real-life Transformer to rule us all
If you thought Transformers could only exist in a world as miraculous as one where Megan Fox would fall for a guy like Shia LaBeouf, think again. Letrons, a Turkish startup, put together an awesome video showing off their even more awesome actual Transformer. SEE ALSO: One man's dinosaur impressions will save you a trip to 'Jurassic Park' While the overdramatic … [Link]
Mashable » This sleepy bulldog is relatable AF
Sometimes you're just so tired that moving into a more comfortable position simply isn't worth the effort. So if you've ever awoke from a nap sitting upright and covered in Cheetos, you will completely relate to this dog. Can anyone please roll over this dog so she can sleep in peace? 16,000 dominoes fall in mesmerizing 'Shovel Knight' art piece … [Link]
Mashable » Sad dog just misses his humans
Long distance relationships are hard, but perhaps even harder when you're a dog. When this dog realized his humans were out of town, he burrowed himself in their bed for some cuddles and sad snoring sounds. SEE ALSO: Introducing Barkos, a 'Narcos' parody for bad dogs They'll be back soon, buddy. Read more…More about Viral Video, Videos, Dogs, Dog, and Watercooler … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk is about to reveal SpaceX's big plan for settling Mars: Watch it live
Alright, space fans, get ready. On Tuesday, during a much-heralded speech, SpaceX founder Elon Musk is expected to unveil his company's detailed plans for getting humans to Mars. Called "Making Humans a Multiplanetary Species," the speech at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Mexico is likely to delve into the technical challenges that SpaceX, national space agencies and rival private companies … [Link]
Popular Science » Tracking A Viral War In Real Time
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers track immune cells during influenza infection When influenza attacks, the immune system responds. Now researchers have witnessed this in real time using a mouse model. [Link]
Mashable » 16,000 dominoes fall in mesmerizing 'Shovel Knight' art piece
The latest domino engineering project from prolific YouTuber and video game fan TheDominoKing focuses on the 2014 indie hit from Yacht Club Games, Shovel Knight. Watch 16,018 of the colored plastic blocks fall, as two days worth of effort come crashing down in a beautiful explosion of color. If you like video games and watching cool videos on the internet, … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Told To Stop Taking Data From German WhatsApp Users
An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report: Facebook, already under scrutiny in the U.S. and the European Union for revisions to privacy policies for its WhatsApp messaging service, was ordered by Hamburg's privacy watchdog to stop processing data of German users of the chat service. In a renewed clash with the social-network operator, Johannes Caspar, one of Germany's most outspoken … [Link]
Mashable » Denzel Washington and Viola Davis stand by each other in 'Fences' trailer
Does a father have to like his son? It's an unsettling question that kicks off the trailer for Paramount's Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. The father in question is Troy (Washington), a former baseball player whose life is changed irreversibly after a wrongful criminal conviction. He works tirelessly to provide a better life for his son…but that doesn't … [Link]
Popular Science » BAE Systems Wants To Defeat Jammers With Thinking Machines
Military Machine learning for human survival BAE systems is researching how to turn machine learning into military advantage… [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert knows exactly why Trump was sniffling last night
During last night's Presidential debate, Donald Trump had a very serious case of the sniffles. While the internet has been wandering for weeks about the state of Hillary Clinton's health after she fell sick with pneumonia, last night they turned to Donald Trump. After the debate, Stephen Colbert wondered if Trump was perhaps suffering a severe case of the sniffles, … [Link]
Mashable » #TrumpWon trends in the morning after the debate — with plenty of laughter
If you skipped the debate last night, a quick look at Twitter might give the indication that #TrumpWon. That's the hashtag that has climbed to the top of Twitter's trends on Tuesday morning, as pundits, journalists, politicians and armchair political scientists digest Monday night's debate. You better believe Trump noticed. The #1 trend on Twitter right now is #TrumpWon – thank … [Link]
Mashable » Sprawling Typhoon Megi plows into Taiwan with howling winds, flooding rains
An intensifying, Category 4 Typhoon Megi barreled into Taiwan early Tuesday morning eastern time. Social media posts from Taiwan reveal that the island took a beating from this unusually large storm, with damaging winds spreading across the entire north-to-south length of the island. Strong winds buffeted the capital of Taipei, with wind gusts reaching at least 63 miles per hour … [Link]
Mashable » Lisa Henson says digital characters can still feel like the Muppets we grew up with
Very little onscreen kids' entertainment these days escapes computer enhancement. From green-screen set backgrounds to full-blown animated graphics, the technology has reached the point where we can often no longer tell the difference between real life and CGI. Except where the Muppets are concerned, right? SEE ALSO: The Smithsonian on Kermit and Miss Piggy: 'But that's none of my business' The … [Link]
Mashable » The San Francisco Giants just aren't weird enough to win the World Series this even year
The San Francisco Giants have a problem. It's not the bullpen. It's not the bats. It's not their manager. No, the Giants are missing something that carried them to three World Series titles in five years. Something that — when absent — could leave the Giants without a fourth consecutive even-year playoff berth. Something San Franciscans embrace, and the Giants thrive … [Link]
Popular Science » Do Earth Laws Apply To Mars Colonists?
Space A quick primer on Martian law If nobody can own a celestial body, how might that affect Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars? [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube-MP3 Ripping Site Sued By IFPI, RIAA and BPI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Two weeks ago, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry published research which claimed that half of 16 to 24-year-olds use stream-ripping tools to copy music from sites like YouTube. The industry group said that the problem of stream-ripping has become so serious that in volume terms it had overtaken downloading from … [Link]
Mashable » Will the kids from 'Stranger Things' actually model for Louis Vuitton?
If you wish upon a star, your favorite rumor will come true. That's what most of the internet is hoping, after seeing a few of the child actors from Stranger Things appear with Louis Vuitton's creative director, Nicolas Ghesquiere. In one of the two Instagrams he posted with the kids this weekend, Ghesquiere revealed that he had an "exciting project coming … [Link]
Mashable » Colossal wasps' nest found in attic is the stuff of nightmares
LONDON — Is this a homeowner's skin-crawling nightmare? Or an impressive depiction of what happens when nature is left uninhibited? In this case, the answer is a resounding "both". SEE ALSO: Why 500 bees with tiny license plates will be released from London rooftops A positively massive nest, built by as many as 10,000 stinging wasps, was discovered in an empty … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, it's Google's 18th birthday today. Really.
Google turns eighteen today. The internet giant, which has been gigantic for the majority of those 18 years, has put up a celebratory doodle on its home page, as it has done nearly every year since its humble beginnings in a garage in Menlo Park, California. And every year, the same question arises: Is today's really Google's birthday? SEE ALSO: Google … [Link]
Mashable » Uber, Ola to offer rides to Indian government departments with no surge pricing
Uber and its Indian rival Ola could soon introduce unprecedented changes to lure government officials in India. SEE ALSO: Taxi drivers hope to beat Uber with their own apps Both the cab-ride hailing services have promised the government to offer cabs at a fixed monthly rate, PTI reports. These cab tariffs won’t be subjected to “surge pricing” through which Ola and … [Link]
Mashable » 2 of the most badass 'Game of Thrones' characters just hung out IRL
LONDON — Winter may be coming, but that doesn't mean the Game of Thrones cast aren't going to enjoy the summer while it lasts. Seeing as Tormund Giantsbane and Lyanna Mormont are plainly two of the show's most badass characters (see here for an important reminder of just how badass the latter is), it's really no surprise that the two of … [Link]
Mashable » These bizarre celebrity group photos are baffling the internet
LONDON — It's not every day you get American film stars, circus performers and a former UK Prime Minister together for a group photo. At some point over the weekend, though, that's exactly what happened. SEE ALSO: Jimmy Fallon Challenges Kate Hudson to the Ultimate Lying Competition The pictures below show the unlikely duo of Tony Blair and Sylvester Stallone lifting … [Link]
Popular Science » China Says It Has Quantum Radar: What Does That Mean?
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Stealth hunter Chinese scientists build the world's longest range quantum radar, foolproof against stealth aircraft- so far in laboratories. [Link]
Mashable » Adorable 'tumble dryer' kittens born in London dry-cleaners will melt your heart
LONDON — Cats are notorious for their peculiar post-partum practices. For example, a mother cat will routinely relocate her litter, often moving the newborn kittens from one dark and quiet location to the next. An East London dry-cleaners witnessed this unusual feline fact first-hand when, to its employees' surprise, the desperate meows of four newborn kittens were heard coming from an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Swarm of voracious comb jellies threatens fish off Italian coast
The notorious sea creature shipped around by ballast waters devastated Black Sea fisheries in the 1990s. Now it's found a new home off the coast of Italy [Link]
Mashable » 'Sad Bernie' sends the internet into a meme-filled pit of despair
The much-anticipated debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton had just started and you really can't blame Bernie Sanders for sending this rather heartbreaking tweet with the hashtag #DebateWithBernie: It's #debatenight so it's time to #DebateWithBerniepic.twitter.com/ek~ — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) September 27, 2016 SEE ALSO: A supercut of Donald Trump sniffling like he just don't care As expected, people showed empathy … [Link]
Mashable » News anchor completely loses it during story on man who lived as goat
You've got to feel for newsreaders. No matter what story they're telling, whether it's shocking, sad, or just plain bizarre, they have to do their best to keep a straight face SEE ALSO: Man becomes goat for 3 days, wins award During a segment on British designer Thomas Thwaites, the man who recently won an award for living as a … [Link]
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Mashable » Chrome for Android update brings data saver for videos, smarter file downloads
Google is introducing major improvements to Chrome for Android to make browsing faster, and downloads seamless for people on slow network. The announcement is part of company’s 'Next Billion' push to bring India’s next billion people to the internet. SEE ALSO: Google launches YouTube Go for India At its 'Google for India' event in New Delhi, the company announced today that … [Link]
Slashdot » Jupiter's Moon Europa May Have Water Plumes That Rise Up About 125 Miles
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope released new images Monday, which will be published in The Astrophysicial Journal later this week, that show what appears to be plumes of water vapor erupting out of the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa. The discovery is especially intriguing as it means that the ocean below Europa's surface could be probed without having to drill … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus laugh at your flagship's specs
Xiaomi, the Chinese company that makes phones with specs that top Samsung and Apple flagships, and then sells them at half the price, is at it again. The company just launched two new phones in China: The Mi 5s and the Mi 5s Plus. The phones are an obvious answer to the iPhone — both are very, very powerful devices, but … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden's attempt to manage a football club ends in hilarious disaster
The Late Late Show host James Corden has many talents: carpool karaoke, acting, and arguably comedy. Coaching football, however, is clearly not his forte. SEE ALSO: Daisy Ridley joins James Corden in 'Peter Rabbit' movie's voice cast In this skit for his show, Corden takes over as the head coach of Arsenal Football Club — to the apparent bafflement and … [Link]
Mashable » Rob Kardashian did a sh*tty thing tweeting out Kylie's phone number
Rob Kardashian has proved once again, in extremely public fashion, that he does not tolerate disrespect re: the mother of his child Blac Chyna. Based off his tweets, Rob is super p*ssed at his family for throwing him a baby shower and neglecting to invite the woman actually having the damn baby. Rude. SEE ALSO: Please enjoy this footage of Kylie … [Link]
Mashable » This company has spent the evening correcting Donald Trump's claims
In his opening remarks during the first presidential debate, Republican candidate Donald Trump cited Ford as an example of a company sending U.S. jobs to Mexico. SEE ALSO: Trump's debate sniffles are louder than his words “So Ford is leaving. You see that their small car division [is] leaving. Thousands of jobs leaving Michigan, leaving Ohio. They’re all leaving. And we … [Link]
Mashable » Woman trying to open car window with hammer forgot to try one thing
When you're locked out of your car, your mind becomes immediately fixated on one thing: getting back in. Calling for a mechanic is something you can't easily do when you're desperately stuck in middle of the Australian bush, so the best option might just be smashing a window open with a hammer. That's what Peachey Currie did, repeatedly hitting her … [Link]
Mashable » Red desert lit up for world first festival of light and culture
In the red centre of Australia, a festival of light is illuminating the night sky for the first time. The 10-day festival called Parrtjima: A Festival In Light is a celebration of colour and culture, showcasing work from eight local Indigenous artists, stretching across 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles) of the McDonnell Ranges in outback Australia. SEE ALSO: Indigenous Australians the oldest … [Link]
Mashable » Tens of thousands of homes lose power in Taiwan as Typhoon Megi hits
UPDATE: Sept. 27, 2016, 5:23 p.m. SGT Taipei Water Department stops water supplies to four million in Taipei City. People in Taiwan boarded up their houses and braced for the arrival of Typhoon Megi on Tuesday, its third typhoon in two weeks. Authorities evacuated more than 5,000 people from their homes and hundreds of flights were cancelled. Schools and offices were … [Link]
Mashable » Google launches YouTube Go for India
Google today announced a new version of its YouTube app called 'YouTube Go' for India to tackle slower network connections. The project is part of company’s 'Next Billion' program through which it aims to connect India’s next billion people to the internet. SEE ALSO: Google announces Google Station to offer free Wi-Fi services everywhere YouTube Go offers a range of features … [Link]
Mashable » Leaked Google Pixel render shows snazzy new interface
Google’s upcoming Pixel phone won't look extraordinary on the outside, but it will have plenty of new software tricks. Some of these can be seen in a leaked press render of the device, courtesy of leaker of all things tech, Evan Blass and VentureBeat, which first shared the photo online. We've already seen alleged live photos of the Pixel, which (alongside … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Forza Horizon 3' got Australia to look so damn good
What does it take to turn Australia into a video game? Something in the ballpark of "12 terabytes" of photos, according to Playground Games senior game designer Mike Brown. Launching Tuesday, Xbox's Forza Horizon 3 is the racing series' largest world so far and perhaps its most visually ambitious. The game puts the player in charge of the car-loving Horizon Festival, … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump thinks his sniffing was due to a 'defective mic'
UPDATE: Sept. 27, 2016, 9:05 a.m. ET Trump told Fox & Friends that he was not suffering from "sniffles" during Monday's presidential debate. "No, no sniffles. You know, the mic was very bad, but maybe it was good enough to hear breathing," Trump said. "But no sniffles. No cold." One of the main talking points of the first presidential debate was… … [Link]
Mashable » Google announces Google Station to offer fast Wi-Fi services everywhere
Google wants every public place on the planet to have fast Wi-Fi service. SEE ALSO: 1.5 million people access the Internet via Google's free Wi-Fi at 19 Indian railway stations Less than one year after Google began connecting railway stations in India with free Wi-Fi service, the company today introduced a similar program to bring fast Wi-Fi service across the world. … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Tests Its Raptor Engine For Future Mars Flights
Thelasko writes: Elon Musk is preparing to unveil his plans to colonize Mars at the 67th annual International Astronautical Congress tomorrow. As a tease to his lecture, he has released some details about the Raptor engine on Twitter, including pictures. Mr. Musk states that, "Production Raptor coal is specific impulse of 382 seconds and thrust of 3 MN (~310 metric … [Link]
Mashable » Watch: True love is an intense face-hug from your pet python
You know you're in a truly blessed animal-human friendship when you start doing stuff like watching your fave shows together, fighting over the remote and having your face hugged tightly. Originally posted as a reply to a picture of a much bigger snake chilling on its owner via the Townsville Snake Catchers Facebook page, Australian man Lachlan McNaught shared this … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton walks world’s thinnest tightrope in debate with Donald Trump
After more than a year of tough talk on the campaign trail, Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump finally took their fight for the presidency to each other on Monday evening in their first debate. SEE ALSO: Insult after insult: All of Trump's ugly campaign rhetoric in one place The tense evening marked a historic event: the first female presidential nominee … [Link]
Mashable » Dog who came back to the same spot for a year awaiting owners is killed by a vehicle there
A dog in Thailand who came back to the same spot by the roadside every day for a year to wait for her owners to find her, was tragically killed by a vehicle there. Locals who had begun feeding her after observing her behaviour, found her body by the roadside on Sunday, according to local papers. SEE ALSO: The key to … [Link]
Mashable » Police have no chill about people looking to 'moon' parliament
There’s been quite the 'big deal' made over recent changes to the law over 'mooning' (a.k.a. showing your bum) and streaking in Australia. The state of Victoria has specifically cited the two activities in its amendment to the law on sexual offences, even though both actions have been illegal for quite some time. SEE ALSO: Streaking is outlawed some parts of … [Link]
Mashable » Is Trump toast? Clinton scores a huge victory in the first debate.
It’s almost hard to remember at the time of writing — two hours later — but before the first presidential debate at Hofstra University Monday night, Hillary Clinton supporters were tying themselves into knots of anxiety. The bar had been set incredibly low for Donald Trump. Pundits on every cable channel agreed: all he had to do was to get up … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump is totally right, we need more 'Law & Order'
During Monday night's presidential debate, there was a lot of "law and order" talk from Donald Trump. He wasn't, sadly, talking about the successful crime drama. Or was he? The Republican presidential candidate referred to himself as the "law and order" guy a bunch of times, harking back to the days of Reagan and Nixon. Either that, or he just really, … [Link]
Mashable » Bright blue burgers are here to fulfil your insatiable hunger for weird food
Burger buns have long been beige; but no more! An enterprising Australian chained called Ribs & Burgers has come up with a bold plan to turn all your burger buns blue. SEE ALSO: The picture of Jean Grey: Why the X-Men's most powerful mutant is also its most human Taking inspiration from the deep blue skin of the shape-shifting mutants Mystique … [Link]
Mashable » The Hillary shimmy GIF that's perfect for when you're winning at life
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told everyone about his winning temperament at the first presidential debate. Hillary Clinton responded with ultimate sass. SEE ALSO: Watch Hillary Clinton's beautifully awkward 'Between Two Ferns' interview The Democratic candidate dropped a little dance move after Trump dropped some choice words, including: "I have much better judgment than she has." "I also have a … [Link]
Mashable » These 3 topics dominated Twitter during the debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton locked horns Monday night during the first of several presidential debates and the world was watching — and tweeting and Googling and posting things to Facebook. The 90-minute session at Long Island's Hofstra University was split into six sections, covering topics such as "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity" and "Security America." SEE ALSO: Trump's debate sniffles are … [Link]
Mashable » No amount of dressing can save Donald Trump's debate word salad
Donald Trump said a lot during Monday night's presidential debate — whether people understand what he said is a very different matter. Throughout the course night, the candidate was accused of making a "word salad." All across Twitter, viewers accused Trump of "rambling," speaking in circles and even making up words. SEE ALSO: Trump's debate sniffles are louder than his words … [Link]
Mashable » Trump scored the debate's most retweeted tweet with a 2012 climate theory
Twitter exploded with commentary as the presidential candidates sparred in their first debate — and one of them dominated the social media conversation with the most retweeted tweet. Unfortunately, however, most of the retweets were probably ironic. SEE ALSO: Trump's debate sniffles are louder than his words When the issue of climate change arose, Hillary Clinton brought up an old accusation … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's old ghostwriter calls candidate 'ignorant, bullying, dishonest' during debate
Tony Schwartz, the man who ghostwrote Trump's 1987 memoir The Art of the Deal, is going after his former literary partner on Twitter after the first presidential debate. SEE ALSO: We read the hot new 400-page Trump biography so you don't have to As the debate wrapped up, Schwartz tweeted that Trump was "ignorant, bullying, dishonest" and had some other choice … [Link]
Slashdot » Roller Coasters Could Help People Pass Kidney Stones, Says Study
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: Two researchers who took science to the amusement park say they've found that a thrilling roller coaster ride just might help people shake out pesky kidney stones. Dr. David Wartinger of Michigan State University said he'd heard patient after patient tell him about how they had passed kidney stones after riding … [Link]
Mashable » Trump denied he's a climate denier at the first presidential debate
After being totally ignored during the 2012 presidential debates, climate change was finally addressed on Monday night when Republican nominee Donald Trump squared off in his first debate against Democrat Hillary Clinton. The result was a mixed bag of policy goals, distortions, and outright lies. In short, it wasn't exactly the policy-focused discussion that climate advocates were hoping for, but there … [Link]
Mashable » Shark gives teenager gnarly wounds, teenager remains inexplicably chill
It was a very close call for 17-year-old Australian surfer Cooper Allen. The teenager was bitten on the thigh by a great white shark at around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, just off Lighthouse Beach in the town of Ballina on the east coast. But he seems pretty okay. SEE ALSO: Great white shark spotted jumping out of water just feet from … [Link]
Mashable » This Fox News host's comment about Hillary Clinton has the internet in an uproar
The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump kicked off on Monday evening, but a comment from Fox News host Brit Hume after the debate stole the conversation on Twitter. In Fox's post-debate coverage, Hume was commenting on both Trump and Clinton's reactions throughout the debate. Hume describes Trump as looking "annoyed, put out, uncomfortable," but what his description … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump identifies new cybersecurity threat: 400-pound guy sitting on bed
For presidential candidate Donald Trump, the greatest threat to our cybersecurity may very well be a "400-pound" guy. During Monday night's presidential debate, candidates began to discuss who might have been responsible for this summer's DNC hack. While Russia was initially blamed, Trump claimed that it could have been anyone, including the Chinese or someone "sitting on their bed who weighs … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Clinton understands your feelings about the debate
A solid 90 minutes of listening to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton? Oof. Bill Clinton understands how you feel, America. 
Image: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesThe former president intently watched the first presidential debate at Hofstra University from the audience alongside daughter Chelsea. And, Bill, we feel you. 
Image: JOE raedle/Getty Images Read more…More about Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Debates, Bill Clinton, and … [Link]
Mashable » Witness this guy and his baby kangaroo BFF do everything together
It's a cliche Australians are often keen to counter: Not everyone in Australia has a pet kangaroo. But yeah, this guy actually does. Comedian Jackson O'Doherty has an adorable kangaroo companion, called Damien. Together, they're perpetuating all kinds of stereotypes. O'Doherty and Damien the baby kangaroo do everything together; romantic strolls along the beach, runs through in the park, urinating … [Link]
Mashable » Howard Dean has a very interesting theory about Donald Trump's sniffles
You're not the only one who noticed Donald Trump's sniffle attack during the first presidential debate. Howard Dean has an interesting theory about why Trump seemed to have an unusual case of the sniffles on Monday night. SEE ALSO: Trump's debate sniffles are louder than his words Notice Trump sniffing all the time. Coke user? — Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) September … [Link]
Mashable » This low-cost underwater drone aims to democratize the ocean for wannabe treasure hunters
Treasure hunters and explorers David Lang and Eric Stackpole are creating what they call the world's first low-cost underwater drone. Back in 2012, Eric told David about gold lost inside an underwater cave in California that was just begging to be found. So, naturally, the two set out on their path becoming millionaires, scheming ways of locating and extracting the … [Link]
Mashable » This dictionary Twitter account had the best lexicographical burns of the debate
Twitter was out in force delivering its verdict on the first presidential debate Monday, but some of the most devastating burns came from an unlikely source: the dictionary. SEE ALSO: Trump's debate sniffles are louder than his words Merriam-Webster's Twitter account, which usually tweets words of the day, decided to deliver its verdict on some of the lingo deployed by the … [Link]
Mashable » Oh, hey, Lester Holt was at the presidential debate, too
Lester Holt moderated the first presidential debate of the 2016 election on Monday night, and people were anticipating a tense night. However, between two opinionated and loquacious candidates like Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, people were dissapointed that Holt was bulldozed and interrupted throughout the night. SEE ALSO: Trump's debate sniffles are louder than his words Holt's silence and lack of … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump is not deleting tweets, despite claims to the contrary
A good story tends to burn up the internet, regardless of its veracity. During Monday's presidential debate, word spread quickly that tweets were being deleted from Donald Trump's Twitter account. SEE ALSO: Insult after insult: All of Trump's ugly campaign rhetoric in one place From @GaryPSM: Trump campaign deleting tweets in real time so #DonTheCon won't be actually lying… #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/lOUBM53kWt … [Link]
Mashable » Square brings its contactless reader to Oz, but don't call it a 'disruptor'
Square wants to reinvent payments, but don't call it a "disruptor." While Ben Pfisterer, country manager for the payments technology company, admits Square's terminals are "somewhat" in competition with the banks, he believes they're serving a group that was previously left out in the cold. "We get labelled as a 'disruptor' quite a lot and we don't like that term," he … [Link]
Mashable » British Twitter explains what it means to be British with hilarious hashtag
Oh to be British. The land that gave us Shakespeare has become as well-known for its quirky inhabitants and their social customs, as for the works of any famous playwright. And British Twitter has done us a delight — providing a glimpse into the passive-aggressive oddities that define its people with a hilarious hashtag: #AwfullyBritishOffences. SEE ALSO: 'Great British Bake Off' … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dota 2' takes to the high seas with a tournament on a cruise ship
Some of China's best Dota 2 teams will be competing in a LAN tournament in October, but not in your typical arena setting. This tournament will take place on a cruise ship. SEE ALSO: NBA star Jeremy Lin creates new esports team The Nanyang Cruise Cup features four Dota 2 teams including TI6 champions Wings Gaming and Newbee, who will compete … [Link]
Mashable » A supercut of Donald Trump sniffling like he just don't care
Donald Trump has been struggling with a slight sniffle throughout the first presidential debate. He is either suffering from seasonal allergies, has early-stage pneumonia or is trying to get rid of a bad smell. Once you hear it, you can't hear anything else. Someone pass Donald a Kleenex, STAT. Witness this guy and his baby kangaroo BFF do everything together … [Link]
Slashdot » US Department of Labor Is Suing Peter Thiel's Startup 'Palantir' For Discriminating Against Asians
Palantir Technologies is a secretive start-up in Silicon Valley that specializes in big data analysis. It was founded in 2004 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Joe Lonsdale, Stephen Cohen, and Nathan Gettings, and is backed by the FBI and CIA as it "helps government agencies track down terrorists and uncover financial fraud," according to Reuters. Today, the U.S. Department of … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton turned her website into a fact checker for the debate
Hillary Clinton pushed back against plenty of Donald Trump's statements during the debate. She also enlisted her website to help out. For the debate, www.hillaryclinton.com became a real-time fact checker to push back against things Trump said. 
Image: www.hillaryclinton.comThe page features a search bar at the top along with major topics that can be clicked on to see various statements that … [Link]
Mashable » 21 saddest goodbyes in movie history
After our list of best character introductions, it was only fitting for us to create the exact opposite. Movies have a way of tugging our heart strings, attaching them to beloved characters, then all of a sudden pulling them apart. In this new movie list, we take a closer look at the best bittersweet goodbyes in film history. Subscribe to … [Link]
Mashable » Cops aren't taking a mysterious 'fireball' in the sky very seriously
Residents in the Australian town of Gladstone, Queensland, got a shock Monday evening when a fiery object lit up the night sky accompanied by a loud "boom" and a tremor. But the biggest news? No one knows exactly what went down yet, and even the police are making light of the mysterious, erm, light. SEE ALSO: Two bright meteors streak above … [Link]
Mashable » Streaking is outlawed in some parts of Australia, so here are 6 of the best
It’s fair to say that the "nudie run," or just simply mooning (showing one's bottom), is an under-appreciated facet of Australian culture. Unfortunately for aficionados of this fine art form, the letter of the law in the state of Victoria is now making it crystal clear that it's illegal. SEE ALSO: Chris Hemsworth is pumped for his Aussie football team, the … [Link]
Mashable » Sad Bernie Sanders looks sad on debate night
It’s the first presidential debate of the 2016 election and everyone is tuned in. Including Bernie Sanders. 
Image: twitter, bernie sandersOf course, he seems to be holding his own debate for one at home at the same time. We're sure Bernie is rooting for his party during the debate, but you can't blame him for feeling a little down in the … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's debate sniffles are louder than his words
From the very beginning of the first presidential debate, many viewers began worrying about Donald Trump's sinuses. As the Republican nominee delivered his opening statements and began laying out his merits for finding a new way to boost jobs, he began to audibly sniff in between many talking points. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton's new ad highlights Trump's misogynistic moments Perhaps … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Earth Is At Its Warmest In 120,000 Years
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Washington Post: As part of her doctoral dissertation at Stanford University, Carolyn Snyder, now a climate policy official at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, created a continuous 2 million year temperature record, much longer than a previous 22,000 year record. Snyder's temperature reconstruction, published Monday in the journal Nature, doesn't estimate temperature for … [Link]
Mashable » Indie favorite of 2016 'Firewatch' is headed for the big screen
From the team at indie studio Campo Santo, Firewatch is getting the movie treatment. The developer will work closely on adapting the game with its new partner (and bona fide Hollywood indie) Good Universe. The two companies will also begin cross-developing future Campo Santo releases for games and film. SEE ALSO: 'Firewatch' burns out too quickly to serve its stellar emotional … [Link]
Mashable » This woman just might be the world's youngest airline captain
A British 26-year-old woman might have just become the world's youngest commercial airline captain. Her co-pilot? He's only 19 years old. Kate McWilliams and Luke Elsworth flew from London to Malta this week, safely guiding hundreds of passengers to their destinations with the airline Easyjet, according to CNN. SEE ALSO: The cost of becoming a pilot is making the job a … [Link]
Mashable » Shoving fight breaks out at first presidential debate
Debates are supposed to be civilized affairs, but that doesn't always apply to their audiences. During Monday night's historical presidential debate, audience members at Hofstra University rushed to get to their seats on time. What should have been a slow, easy process quickly turned mean and aggressive. And one woman wasn't taking her chances. SEE ALSO: Hillary's debate night is off … [Link]
Mashable » Bella Thorne, Kian Lawley bury their friend in first 'Shovel Buddies' trailer
Awesomeness Films has released the first trailer for Shovel Buddies, a dark coming-of-age movie starring Bella Thorne, Kian Lawley, Alex Neustaedter and Anton Starkman. Neustadter plays Jimmy, whose best friend Sammy has died of leukaemia, leaving behind one final wish for his body to be buried in his favorite football jersey. The quartet embark on the adventure of a lifetime … [Link]
Mashable » #UnlikelyDebateGuests highlights people we only wish could be at the presidential debate
Get ready for the debate night of your dreams. As the first presidential debate of the 2016 election ramps up, people on Twitter are already fantasizing about who could be in the audience. SEE ALSO: 8 silly fictional debates to prepare you for tonight's Clinton v. Trump showdown And it's a verifiable who's who of pop culture icons, fictional characters and … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant knows just how to advertise to terrible children
Kids can be notoriously difficult to please — and one restaurant knows just how to cater to them. Over at Reddit on r/funny, user nabced posted this menu from his local deli. While most restaurants pander to children by offering them mediocre overcooked chicken dishes with absurd, infantile names, this deli decided to keep their kids' menu honest. SEE ALSO: Londoners … [Link]
Mashable » 'Will & Grace' cast reunite to mock Donald Trump
Usually it takes a paycheck or a ratings ploy to reunite a TV show's cast after 10 years apart, but the stars of Will & Grace got the band back together for a much nobler cause on Monday — to decry Donald Trump and encourage voter registration. After days of cryptic Twitter teases, Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and … [Link]
Mashable » Massive Typhoon Megi engulfs Taiwan, aims at Chinese mainland next
Typhoon Megi, an unusually large storm, is about to wrap the entirety of Taiwan within its swirling winds, high waves and flooding rains. The storm, which was packing maximum sustained winds of 115 miles per hour as of Monday evening eastern time, was poised to make landfall along Taiwan's east-central coast on mid-to-late afternoon Tuesday, local time. This makes it a … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump Takes On 'Crooked Hillary' With Snapchat Geofilter
In an effort to appeal to more young voters, U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has unveiled a "geofilter" ad campaign for Snapchat that slaps on the banner phrase "Donald J. Trump vs. Crooked Hillary" to a user's photo and video Snaps. Ars Technica reports: "The ad rolled out to American Snapchat users today, just ahead of the 2016 presidential … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary's debate night is off to a rocky start with a typo
As the world prepares for the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, beginning at 9 p.m. EST, things haven't begun so well for the democratic candidate. As press, potential voters and Mark Cuban filed in to take their seats in the hotly anticipated event, many were struck by an unfortunate mistake on their tickets to admission. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Smartphone cameras now have the power to detect anemia with this brilliant app
HemaApp was developed by scientists to detect anemia, a common condition that often goes undiagnosed. Using the camera and flash to estimate hemoglobin concentrations, it is highly preferable to drawing blood. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Medical, Techonology, Science And Technology, and Health
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Mashable » Voters are using YouTube for election news in ways you wouldn't expect
LOS ANGELES — YouTube is looking to make its on-demand generation of viewers into a generation with demands. The best way to do that, it recently found: through the most popular creators, whose fans actively seek them out for 2016 election information, believe it or not. In the past year, YouTube has stepped up efforts to get viewers and creators more … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Will Soon Run Edge In a Virtual Machine To Keep You Safe
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Microsoft has announced that the next major update to Windows 10 will run its Edge browser in a lightweight virtual machine. Running the update in a virtual machine will make exploiting the browser and attacking the operating system or compromising user data more challenging. Called Windows Defender Application Guard for Microsoft … [Link]
Mashable » Dee Gordon honors José Fernández with one of the most dramatic home runs in baseball history
Dee Gordon was the first Miami Marlins player to step up to the plate since the death of teammate José Fernández shocked the baseball world Sunday. Gordon, who normally bats left-handed, took his first pitch Monday night against the New York Mets right-handed in honor of his fallen teammate. Then he went back lefty — and smacked a home run on … [Link]
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