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

Slashdot » Amazon Looking To Abandon UPS, FedEx In Favor of Its Own Delivery Service

Wednesday 28 September 23:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A report by The Wall Street Journal claims that Amazon is building its own shipping service to replace FedEx and UPS, giving it more control over its packages and possibly allowing it to ship packages from other retailers. Amazon has said its own delivery services would be meant to increase its … [Link]

Mashable » Developer breaks 'The Simpsons' down by the numbers

Wednesday 28 September 23:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22622%2f2014_2f08_2f24_2f11_2fthesimpsons.f85d6-1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the last 27 years, the writers and animators behind The Simpsons have built a vast fictional world that presents plenty of opportunities for analysis.  Todd W. Schneider, a developer at Genius, took a deep dive into Simpsons data using scripts pulled from Simpsons World. From there, he wrote code that organizes dialogue by character and then ranks each character by … [Link]

Slashdot » D-Wave's 2,000-Qubit Quantum Annealing Computer Now 1,000x Faster Than Previous Generation

Wednesday 28 September 22:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Tom's Hardware: D-Wave, a Canadian company developing the first commercial "quantum computer," announced its next-generation quantum annealing computer with 2,000 qubits, which is twice as many as its previous generation had. One highly exciting aspect of quantum computers of all types is that beyond the seemingly Moore's Law-like increase in number of qubits … [Link]

Mashable » TBT to when BlackBerry phones were cool

Wednesday 28 September 22:15:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227673%2f347bf8c606134af59c0eac64f7222bc0Feed-tw Feed-fbNow that BlackBerry officially isn't making phones anymore, let's look back at a simpler time: the early 2000s, when BlackBerry ruled and Apple drooled. (The iPhone didn't exist yet, so BlackBerry was killing the mobile game.) When the BlackBerry 850 was released in 1999, the cool factor of cell phones began to rise. Throughout the early 2000s, before the rise of … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the trailer for Funny or Die's Demetri Martin go90 show

Wednesday 28 September 22:10:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227377%2f207344f5bc244f29b3ed4665639d3895Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Comedian Demetri Martin is taking on the world. No, seriously. Funny or Die on Wednesday unveiled a new trailer (exclusively on Mashable below) and the release date for the series Our Fascinating Planet. Set to launch on Verizon's go90 on Oct. 5, the show will follow author, educator and TV presenter Ted Rimmarniet (Martin) as he "explores our … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon Technician Is Accused of Selling Customers' Call Records and Location Data To Private Investigator

Wednesday 28 September 22:10:00 UTC 2016

A former Verizon technician who worked in Alabama is being accused of selling customers' private call records and location data to an unnamed private investigator. Authorities said the data was sold for more than four years, from 2009 to 2014. The Associated Press reports: [Daniel Eugene Traeger] logged into one Verizon computer system to gain access to customers' call records, … [Link]

Mashable » These remote-controlled fish balloons will keep you entertained for weeks

Wednesday 28 September 22:06:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22621%2fairswimmer1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you've always wanted a balloon shaped like a fish that could follow you around, we have good news. These balloons are giant fish, powered by four AAA batteries and a remote control. They can stay inflated for weeks so you've always got company.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Balloons, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » Koala mum stages adorable rescue for her joey stuck on a fence

Wednesday 28 September 22:06:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22630%2f6275505702bc411caf5a6228e0ddec17Feed-tw Feed-fbDon’t worry kiddo, your mum is here to save the day. A dramatic rescue video of a mother koala and her young joey is stealing the hearts of thousands on Facebook.  In the clip, which was uploaded by The Farm Barn in Hahndorf, Australia, a mother koala slowly climbs down a tree to help her baby, unable to climb over a … [Link]

Mashable » Nissan's self-driving chairs are the future of waiting in line

Wednesday 28 September 21:48:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22623%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb If only Nissan had released the ProPilot self-driving chair in time for the release of the new iPhone — waiting in line for the device would've been easy and maybe even fun. The prototype chair can move itself and stop before it collides with an obstacle. It was developed by the Japanese automaker and promoted via a YouTube video earlier … [Link]

Mashable » The rise of Pepe the Frog is another sign of hate festering online

Wednesday 28 September 21:42:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227323%2fde8a20474a4e439db08ae96a3f2a9701Feed-tw Feed-fbThe ubiquitous green internet amphibian known as Pepe the Frog has been added to the Anti-Defamation League's database of hate symbols. It's yet another sign that neo-Nazi and white nationalist propaganda is proliferating online.  The Anti-Defamation League's hate symbols database is crowded with acronyms and photos of tattooed hate symbols, but the group has recently decided to look to the internet … [Link]

Mashable » 'You're the Worst' is coming back for Season 4

Wednesday 28 September 21:39:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227679%2f532e47b93a4f4472a0c12acbd12275b9Feed-tw Feed-fbPrepare yourself for another season of trash juice, self-loathing and questionable life choices: You're the Worst has been renewed for Season 4, it was announced Wednesday by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, presidents of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. The critically acclaimed series is currently in the midst of its third season, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. regulators warn consumers about exploding Samsung washers

Wednesday 28 September 21:34:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227651%2fgettyimages-159141477Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst it was the smartphones, now it's the washing machines. In the same month that Samsung admitted it knows of at least 35 instances of Note7 batteries exploding or catching fire amid a nationwide recall in the U.S., the company is also having to deal with reports that some of its top-loading washers are also exploding. SEE ALSO: Samsung says half … [Link]

Popular Science » Autonomous Weapons Are Already Here

Wednesday 28 September 21:33:39 UTC 2016

Military A report shows the extent to which machines already make deadly decisions Report shows just how much humans trust lethal decisions from machines… [Link]

Mashable » In praise of Mandy Moore's sperm tattoo

Wednesday 28 September 21:33:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227617%2fmandymooreFeed-tw Feed-fbMandy Moore finally revealed the reason she got a tattoo of sperm on her foot. We understand if your fist reaction is one of outrage and you are currently shrieking at your screen, "DOES A WOMAN NEED A REASON TO GET A SPERM TATTOO?" Well, of course not gentle reader! But nonetheless, Moore has a sweet as candy story about the … [Link]

Popular Science » Elon Musk's Plan To Get Us To Mars (In Less Than 90 Seconds)

Wednesday 28 September 21:30:27 UTC 2016

Space The SpaceX CEO detailed his plan in a two-hour press conference Elon Musk spent two hours detailing his plan to bring humanity to Mars. We cut it down to less than 90 seconds. You're welcome. [Link]

Slashdot » HP To Issue 'Optional Firmware Update' Allowing 3rd-Party Ink

Wednesday 28 September 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Soon after the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) issued a letter to HP, calling for them to apologize to customers for releasing firmware that prevents the use of non-HP ink cartridges and refilled HP cartridges, the company has responded with a temporary solution. HP "will issue an optional firmware update that will remove the dynamic security feature" for certain OfficeJet printers. … [Link]

Popular Science » Quadriplegic Driver Gets the First Autonomous Vehicle Driver's License

Wednesday 28 September 21:29:19 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Speed Lab Nevada issues the first license of its kind in the country to Sam Schmidt Sam Schmidt, quadriplegic and former pro race driver, received the nation's first autonomous vehicle restricted driver's license from the state of Nevada. [Link]

Mashable » Court upholds right to take selfies in the voting booth

Wednesday 28 September 21:19:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227528%2fgettyimages-599730710Feed-tw Feed-fbVoting in New Hampshire this fall? Don't worry, you can take a selfie and post it to Snapchat.   On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals struck down a would-be ban on taking and sharing selfies and other images in voting booths.   SEE ALSO: A round-up of how to register to vote on social media Such actions were previously banned … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why and How Every Organization With APIs Must React Immediately to the Yahoo! Breach

Wednesday 28 September 21:17:45 UTC 2016

Last week, it was revealed that over 500 million Yahoo! accounts were breached. At first blush, a great many IT personnel are likely to overlook the recent breach as having little or no impact on their organizations. But that is not the case and it is particularly important for just about any organization — especially those that are currently providing … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg reveals how Facebook literally stays cool

Wednesday 28 September 21:17:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227167%2f14441138_10103136675893161_8227743870037033580_nFeed-tw Feed-fbMark Zuckerberg wants you to know just how much advanced technology goes into operating the social media giant that is Facebook. He announced on Wednesday that he'll begin to share photos on his Facebook profile about some of the new technologies Facebook is building, starting with a look at one of its data centers in Europe. SEE ALSO: NBA, Facebook's Oculus … [Link]

Mashable » ‘NCIS’ showrunner Gary Glasberg dies at 50

Wednesday 28 September 21:06:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227635%2f08d534df300d4c5782fc4d880253ae98Feed-tw Feed-fbGary Glasberg, the long-time showrunner of NCIS and creator of NCIS: New Orleans has died, Mashable has confirmed. Glasberg, 50, was "known for his creativity, ever-present smile and kindness to all, was adored by his cast, crews and everyone who had the fortune of knowing him," according to a release put out by CBS.  He joined NCIS in 2009 and became … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook reveals the date of its next F8 developer conference

Wednesday 28 September 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226242%2fap_516244556410__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has announced the dates and location for its next developer conference. F8, the company's annual developer conference, will kickoff April 18, 2017 in San Jose, the social network announced Wednesday.  SEE ALSO: How Facebook's last year shows dominance in mobile advertising — and what's next The conference will last two days and promises to include the usual mix of executive … [Link]

Mashable » 10 visually astonishing films from around the world

Wednesday 28 September 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20661%2fbeautiful_movies_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbFilmmaking is a complicated alchemy of light, sound, and camera movement. Here are 10 examples of everything coming together to create works of sublime beauty. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movie Lists, Citizen Kane, Movies, and Best Movies Ever [Link]

Popular Science » Partnership On AI Brings Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook And More Together

Wednesday 28 September 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Technology The Avengers of AI have assembled in the name of inclusion The Avengers of AI have assembled… [Link]

Popular Science » Mothers' Milk Teaches Babies To Defend Themselves

Wednesday 28 September 20:58:37 UTC 2016

Health It's almost like vaccinating, without vaccinating Mothers' breast milk teaches babies' developing cells to defend against infection, according to new research led by University of California, Riverside. [Link]

Mashable » Someone just bought the 'Dark Knight' batsuit for $250,000

Wednesday 28 September 20:55:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227538%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_1.22.44_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbSomeone just bought what could be this year’s most expensive Halloween costume. A private collector bought a batsuit worn by Christian Bale in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises for £192,000 ($250,000).  SEE ALSO: Classic ‘Batman’ opening gets amazingly low budget shot-for-shot remake Another bidder snagged the batpod—the heavily armed motorcycle used by Batman as he battled the Joker … [Link]

Slashdot » Cloudflare: We Can't Shut Down Pirate Sites

Wednesday 28 September 20:45:00 UTC 2016

CloudFlare has said it cannot shut down piracy websites. The CloudFlare's response comes two months after adult entertainment outfit ALS Scan filed a complaint at a California federal court two months ago in which the company accused the CDN service of various counts of copyright and trademark infringement. From a TorrentFreak report:"CloudFlare is not the operator of the allegedly infringing … [Link]

Mashable » Tea in a spray can is the weirdest way to make your daily cup

Wednesday 28 September 20:38:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227313%2fteaFeed-tw Feed-fbToday in solutions to problems we didn't know we had: liquid tea concentrate. No More Tea Bags is an unusual new product that takes the bag out of the brewing process. Instead, the company packages concentrated tea into aerosol cans that's then sprayed into cups of hot water. The result, the company claims, is a perfectly brewed cup of tea.  SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » A Bright Solar Future Will Be Flawed and Imperfect

Wednesday 28 September 20:30:45 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Scientists offer a solution to the problem of purity. For decades, engineers have made solar panels more and more efficient by using ever-purer silicon to capture a greater share of the sun’s energy. But that quest for… [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian assaulted by same 'prankster' who grabbed Gigi Hadid

Wednesday 28 September 20:29:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227299%2f258e455f39c14bfbaa843540b9b6c1efFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’re not sure how this counts as a "prank." Vitalii Seduik, the Ukrainian "prankster" who attacked Gigi Hadid in Milan last week is back with another of his stunts, this time with A-lister, Kim Kardashian. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian wishes her assistant a happy birthday with some expert trolling As Kardashian walked to her car in Paris on Wednesday, Seduik slipped … [Link]

Mashable » Little kid leaves a very thoughtful warning on their spelling test

Wednesday 28 September 20:26:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22598%2f9e4fcea568414bfeb71ced13cee5555fFeed-tw Feed-fbTeachers must endure a minefield of different germs and diseases every time they enter their classroom. Given the flurry of possible illnesses floating around school, teachers drill proper manners and bodily fluid etiquette into their students at a young age. Thankfully, this little kid with a snotty nose was well trained in booger courtesy, and informed his teacher with a short … [Link]

Mashable » Vine star Jay Versace opens up about his sexuality in a Snap

Wednesday 28 September 20:23:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227447%2fgettyimages-481834572Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Jay Versace is the latest social media star to open up about his sexuality on camera.  The Viner, who is 18, posted a message on Snapchat this week declaring: "I love people in general idgaf what gender you are." SEE ALSO: Watch YouTube musicians Sam Tsui and Casey Breves tie the knot in adorable video Versace, who has … [Link]

Mashable » Fleet Foxes frontman bestows his sweater upon a fan who made a Tumblr for it

Wednesday 28 September 20:15:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22538%2frobinsweaterFeed-tw Feed-fbThis story begins, of course, in the Pacific Northwest.  Five years ago, a Fleet Foxes fan did what every high schooler did in 2011 and created a single topic tumblr devoted to something she really likes. That happened to be a cozy sweater belonging to the band's lead singer, Robin Pecknold. Now, thanks to the powers of the internet and the … [Link]

Slashdot » The United Nations Will Launch Its First Space Mission In 2021

Wednesday 28 September 20:06:00 UTC 2016

The United Nations will send its first ever mission to space in 2021. It said it intends to send Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser spacecraft into a two-week, low-Earth orbit flight in 2021. Sierra Nevada had signed the UN as a partner in June. Motherboard adds:As detailed for a small crowd at the International Astronautical Congress yesterday, the goal of the … [Link]

Popular Science » Robot Submarine Launches Drone At Command Of Autonomous Navy Ship

Wednesday 28 September 20:04:10 UTC 2016

Military Robot sea, robot do A unmanned surface vehicle commanded an unmanned submarine to launch an unmanned aerial vehicle. [Link]

Mashable » Alec Baldwin to play Donald Trump on 'Saturday Night Live' this season

Wednesday 28 September 20:03:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22607%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Alec Baldwin has been brought in to play Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live this season, it was announced Wednesday. SNL's Lorne Michaels made the decision to cast someone outside of the primary cast, and who better to play the Republican presidential nominee than Baldwin, who has hosted the show a record 16 times. The arrangement is similar to how … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump Jr.'s Skittles photo removed from Twitter

Wednesday 28 September 20:01:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227357%2ftrump_jrFeed-tw Feed-fb“This image says it all." Those were the words Donald Trump Jr. tweeted alongside his infamous Skittles meme comparing the colorful candy to refugees. The only problem is: there is no image any more. SEE ALSO: People are loving Skittles' response to Donald Trump Jr.'s refugee tweet In fact, the picture now says not a thousand words but just 17. They … [Link]

Mashable » Former Miss Universe who Trump called 'Miss Piggy' reveals she had an eating disorder at the time.

Wednesday 28 September 19:46:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22577%2fmissuniversethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbAlicia Machado broke her silence following her appearance in a Hillary Clinton campaign ad on the TODAY Show. Machado said Trump brought her self-esteem to the floor.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Alicia Machado, Miss Universe, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber sneezes on audience, should really use his sick days

Wednesday 28 September 19:40:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22595%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Can we let Justin Bieber call in sick for a few days? It would be better for all of us. While singing "What Do You Mean?" on his current world tour, Biebs gifted the crowd with a very wet and disgusting sneeze, spreading his seasonal sinus infection to at least 25 people in the audience. Like, you can see the … [Link]

Popular Science » The Pangolin Finally Made It Onto The List Of The World’s Most Protected Animals

Wednesday 28 September 19:35:05 UTC 2016

Animals But will that actually help protect it? The pangolin, one of the world's most heavily trafficked mammals, is now listed in CITES Appendix 1, granting it greater protection. But how much will that help? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Our home spiral arm in the Milky Way is less wimpy than thought

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:56 UTC 2016

A new map of the spirals that make up our home galaxy shows that rather than being a dim backwater, the arm that hosts the solar system is just as spectacular as the others [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ancient bee fossil reveals secrets of human ancestor’s habitat

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:42 UTC 2016

A fossilised bee’s nest found near a revolutionary early human fossil can tell us more about the habitat the hominin lived in and how it got preserved [Link]

Mashable » Stolen penguin at risk after being released into the wild

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227268%2fpenguinFeed-tw Feed-fbThe search is on to save the life of an endangered African penguin named Buddy. The Washington Post reported that Buddy was stolen from Bayworld, a conservation and research facility for marine animals in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Sept. 22 by two student activists who claim they were acting out against animals being kept in captivity. Unfortunately, since Buddy was … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bouncy bone can be 3D-printed to become a universal repair kit

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:19 UTC 2016

Cheap and easy to make into any shape, "hyperelastic bone" could repair any kind of bone, from fractures to facial reconstruction [Link]

New Scientist – News » Budgies reveal the rule that means birds never collide in flight

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:12 UTC 2016

Birds have a trick for avoiding head-on collisions – now we know what it is, we could teach autonomous drones to do the same [Link]

New Scientist – News » Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Big tech firms are competing with traditional car companies like Ford to map our world in the detail required to get driverless cars on the road [Link]

New Scientist – News » Camera spots your hidden prejudices from your body language

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:00 UTC 2016

A computer scrutinised people's behaviour for signs of hidden biases and may help psychologists study interactions between people [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cave fires and rhino skull used in Neanderthal burial rituals

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:00 UTC 2016

The remains of fires encircling the grave of a Neanderthal toddler contain animal horns and a rhino skull that seem to have been placed there in a funerary ritual [Link]

New Scientist – News » The truth about porn: why masturbation won’t kill your sex life

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Has online pornography created a generation of impotent young men with a dangerous addiction to extreme images? Clare Wilson investigates [Link]

New Scientist – News » ‘I felt like such a slave’: Why one man gave up porn for good

Wednesday 28 September 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Anti-pornography campaigner Alexander Rhodes, founder of "porn addiction" site NoFap, says "we want people to make educated decisions about how to use their genitals" [Link]

Slashdot » US Warns Samsung Washing Machine Owners After Explosion Reports

Wednesday 28 September 19:25:00 UTC 2016

Samsung may have a new problem on its hands, and it feels too familiar. The U.S. regulators on Wednesday warned users of certain top-loading Samsung washing machines of safety issues following reports that "some have exploded." CNN reports: The warning, from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, covered machines made between March 2011 and April 2016. It did not specify a … [Link]

Mashable » This recut trailer of 'Tommy Boy' as a drama will pull your heart out

Wednesday 28 September 19:24:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22573%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_10.00.31_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Grab your kleenex! This comedic cult classic, starring Chris Farley and David Spade, just turned into a heartwarming drama worthy of some Oscar love.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Father of the bride pulls the most dad prank ever during his speech 'The Hillary Shimmy Song' is your new election anthem 100 years of airplane food, as analyzed … [Link]

Mashable » Childhood friend from Cuba honors José Fernández with poignant grand slam

Wednesday 28 September 19:05:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227312%2f6c34a1378f5a4cbc889e6863c3d46c6bFeed-tw Feed-fbOne home run hit by a tearful former teammate in honor of José Fernández was poignant enough Monday night. But a grand slam hit by a childhood friend from Cuba the very next day?  This is getting surreal.  SEE ALSO: From José Fernández to Roberto Clemente, 10 star athletes who died way too soon On Monday night, Dee Gordon hit a … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's iMessage system leaves one bit of data open to authorities

Wednesday 28 September 18:51:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227025%2fios10messagesFeed-tw Feed-fbOK, so maybe there's one little bit of the iMessage system that's not under lock and key. Apple iMessages are encrypted end-to-end. That means the messages you send on the platform can only be read by you and their recipient. Apple can't read them and because it does not have the encryption key. It can't decrypt them, even if the authorities … [Link]

Slashdot » No Man's Sky Under Investigation For False Advertising

Wednesday 28 September 18:48:00 UTC 2016

No Man's Sky is one of the most talked about games this year. The game sees the protagonist explore the space and experience uncertain places. But its controversial promotional material may also have played an instrumental role in making the title a sleeper-hit success. Polygon reports: No Man's Sky's promotional material has come under fire since launch, and it's now … [Link]

Mashable » Dream university offers entire course on Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'

Wednesday 28 September 18:43:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227276%2fbeyonceclassFeed-tw Feed-fbFirst Beyoncé schooled us all in love, and now a university is schooling their students in Beyoncé. This semester, painfully lucky students at The University of Texas at San Antonio can sign up for a class called "Black Women, Beyoncé & Popular Culture." Students who take the course will spend the semester exploring the singer's visual album, Lemonade, and its relationship … [Link]

Mashable » 'Hearthstone's most frustrating cards are getting nerfed in coming updates

Wednesday 28 September 18:43:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227282%2fhearthstoneupdateFeed-tw Feed-fbSome of Hearthstone's most popular (and most hated) cards are being altered to help balance out the meta ahead of the Hearthstone World Championship. SEE ALSO: 'Hearthstone' guide: How to overrun opponents with a Zoolock deck Multiple hero cards, aggressive cards and Yogg-Saron are all getting changes in the coming weeks before the Last Chance Hearthstone qualifier tournaments for the World … [Link]

Mashable » Anyone can make a Twitter Moment

Wednesday 28 September 18:40:20 UTC 2016

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Popular Science » How Humans Evolved To Hurt Each Other

Wednesday 28 September 18:37:32 UTC 2016

Animals A massive new study details when and where we beat the crap out of each other Humans have evolved to harm each other. But it wasn't always that way, and it doesn't always have to be. [Link]

Mashable » A foot of rain may fall in the Washington, D.C., area by Friday

Wednesday 28 September 18:34:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227222%2ftpwmidatlanticflood_copyFeed-tw Feed-fb2016 is turning out to be the year of the flood, at least in the U.S. Most recently, there were the Louisiana floods, which caused more than $1 billion in damage and displaced tens of thousands of people. Before that, there was the violent flash flood in Ellicott City, Maryland, and the deadly flood in West Virginia in June. Now weather … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Soil isn’t sexy but we need to dig in and help conserve it

Wednesday 28 September 18:32:59 UTC 2016

The dirt beneath our feet, vital to food production and biodiversity, is under threat like never before. We need new laws to save it, says Molly Scott Cato [Link]

Mashable » 'The Hillary Shimmy Song' is your new election anthem

Wednesday 28 September 18:10:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22580%2f4b7fb3d548684caebce9eb1a6fa486baFeed-tw Feed-fb Inspired by Hillary Clinton's gleeful shimmy during Monday night's presidential debate?  Now, you can do a shimmy of your own — to the tune of a new shimmy song by Jonathan Mann. And yes, it will be stuck in your head forever. Shimmy shimmy shimmy shimmy, HRC. 100 years of airplane food, as analyzed by discerning kids The Weeknd is … [Link]

Mashable » Tyra Banks and her Lyft driver sang 'Hamilton' tunes at the top of their lungs

Wednesday 28 September 18:08:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227185%2fap_124040443865Feed-tw Feed-fbSometimes ride share experiences can be awkward or boring, but if you're lucky enough to have Tyra Banks as your passenger then it's safe to bet that any time spent in the car is going to be somewhat entertaining.  The top model had a makeshift carpool karaoke with her Lyft driver. The two filmed and shared their beautiful "Hamilton: An American … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Repeatedly Didn't Invest In Security, Rejected Bare Minimum Measure To Reset All User Passwords: NYTimes

Wednesday 28 September 18:05:00 UTC 2016

If it wasn't already enough that the mega breach at Yahoo affects over 500 million users, a new investigative report on The New York Times states the extent to which Yahoo didn't care about its users' security (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source). The report says Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer refused to fund security initiatives at the … [Link]

Mashable » 100 years of airplane food, as analyzed by discerning kids

Wednesday 28 September 18:04:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22557%2f9ce57a84b0ea4099b64371e7d521ba79Feed-tw Feed-fb Why only treat yourself to the luxury of airline food when you're on a flight? The foodie folks at Bon Appétit served airplane foods of the past 10 decades to a group of nervous children, to varying results. From the meals on Charles Lindberg and Amelia Earhart's first flights to the food commercial airlines serve today, the kids were in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Everything you wanted to know about ‘3-parent’ babies

Wednesday 28 September 18:00:16 UTC 2016

Why is it such a big deal? How controversial is the technique? Is it safe? We have all your questions answered [Link]

Popular Science » New 3D Printed Material Can Help Regenerate Bones

Wednesday 28 September 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Science Hyperelastic “bone” grafts have healed rat spines and a monkey’s skull 3D printed implants can prompt new bone to grow in animals. [Link]

Mashable » Fruit-loving grizzly bear doesn't care about barking dog

Wednesday 28 September 17:55:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22574%2f4a16503ae14545749c85c6dba78e71baFeed-tw Feed-fb A large grizzly bear gave a Canadian farm quite the scare earlier this week after it entered the property to eat some of its delicious fruits. Elk House Farm in Sechelt, British Columbia, shared a clip on Facebook of the bear munching on some fruit next to a tree branch it presumably knocked down. One of the farm's dogs tried … [Link]

Mashable » Could a revenge porn case in Northern Ireland change Facebook across the planet?

Wednesday 28 September 17:48:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f225466%2ff90b06d1032447698b28d6bb134b1edcFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is massive. More people use Facebook than live in the nation of China. And like any giant international operation, its size opens Facebook up to a barrage of varied lawsuits, most of which are not worth paying attention to.  A revenge porn lawsuit filed against the social media company that made headlines earlier this month, however, is worth keeping tabs … [Link]

Mashable » The Weeknd is dark—and dreadless—in new 'Starboy' music video

Wednesday 28 September 17:48:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22565%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The Weeknd is back with vengeance in the new music video for his recently released single, "Starboy." Though things are different this time—take, for example, the death of his dreadlocks.  The video, directed by Grant Singer, shows Abel Tesfaye suffocating his old self and wandering his home with a spring in his step, ready to destroy relics of his past … [Link]

Mashable » 10 unique online marketing methods that most business owners don't know about

Wednesday 28 September 17:41:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226935%2fgettyimages-528840343Feed-tw Feed-fbCatering to search engines can be frustrating, especially if your usual tricks and strategies have stopped working. Fortunately, there are some strategies that many business owners don't know about – meaning you can get the competitive edge. Implementing these techniques could be just what's needed to tip you over the edge and get your rankings back on track. 1. Optimize your … [Link]

Mashable » Social media used to prove MH17 was downed by Russian Buk missile

Wednesday 28 September 17:39:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226858%2f9423825228974112ba932252348e23d5Feed-tw Feed-fbThe mystery surrounding the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 may have been resolved. After a two-year Dutch-led criminal probe, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has compiled an interim report which indicates that flight MH17 that crashed in eastern Ukraine in July 2014 was shot down by a Russian Buk missile. It's based on social media posts, intercepted telephone conversations between … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Arizona Republic' endorses Hillary Clinton after 126 years of only backing Republicans

Wednesday 28 September 17:38:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227090%2fclintonendorsementFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Arizona Republic was founded in 1890 and since then, they've endorsed a Republican for president every single election.  On Tuesday, however, the newspaper made a startling announcement. For the first time in its 126 year history, the newspaper endorsed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, claiming that Trump's responses to criticism were "beneath our national dignity," and that Clinton could heal the … [Link]

Mashable » Slack is actually an acronym

Wednesday 28 September 17:36:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227103%2fgettyimages-515754964Feed-tw Feed-fbThe name of one of the world's fastest growing messaging apps appeared pretty self-explanatory. "Slack" seemed like a simple nod to what you shouldn't be doing at work.  SEE ALSO: Microsoft is allegedly creating a Slack competitor Turns out it was actually an acronym. It stands for Searchable Log of All Communication and Knowledge.  In response to a Twitter inquiry last … [Link]

Mashable » Mysterious 'Destiny' ARG solved, and it's part of a giant raid puzzle

Wednesday 28 September 17:34:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227056%2fdestiny_owl_sectorFeed-tw Feed-fbFirst, a round of applause for Datto and his Destiny raid crew. A great many people worked on solving the epic, new puzzle in Destiny: Rise of Iron's "Wrath of the Machine" raid, but Datto streamed the elaborate process. This is exactly the sort of community-driven discovery that Bungie's game attempts to always foster. SEE ALSO: 'Destiny: Rise of Iron' is … [Link]

Mashable » Why DJI's foldable drone will crush the GoPro Karma

Wednesday 28 September 17:31:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227105%2fmavic-proFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat a difference a week makes.  It was only a week ago when GoPro threw it’s epic launch party in Squaw Valley, California to formally introduce its Karma drone (along with the Hero 5 Black and Hero 5 Session action cameras).  GoPro CEO Nick Woodman boisterously proclaimed the Karma was the only drone that folded up and fit into a backpack. … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Tebow hit a home run on the first pitch of his first at-bat as a pro baseball player

Wednesday 28 September 17:28:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227130%2fbe342e84742441d494114bf33878960cFeed-tw Feed-fbSo this "Tim Tebow is a baseball player" thing might actually be for real. Nearly a month after the New York Mets signed the ex-NFL quarterback to a minor league deal (much to the Internet's amusement) proved with one swing of the bat that he's serious about playing baseball. In his first at-bat of his first instructional league game on Wednesday, … [Link]

Popular Science » The World's Water Reservoirs Produce More Greenhouse Gas Than All Of Canada

Wednesday 28 September 17:25:50 UTC 2016

Environment Mostly methane bubbles, from human-constructed reservoirs Reservoirs are placid, lovely places, perfect for boatings, hikes, and apparently, greenhouse gas emissions. [Link]

Slashdot » 'Safe' Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Explodes in China

Wednesday 28 September 17:25:00 UTC 2016

Rahil Bhagat, writing for CNET: The tendency of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to catch fire has led to the company's global recall of around 2.5 million of the phones, to be replaced with new, safe units. Samsung could have another problem on its hands, though, as a Chinese man says a brand new Note 7 exploded on him, Bloomberg … [Link]

Mashable » How do you pronounce 'La Croix'?

Wednesday 28 September 17:21:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22459%2fthumb_3Feed-tw Feed-fbPeople try to guess how to pronounce the name of the popular sparkling water beverage and also where the company is based. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sparkling Water, Wisconsin, Location, and Guess [Link]

Mashable » Britney Spears made the best of a botched backflip in the middle of a show

Wednesday 28 September 17:13:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227089%2fa9b71a5a1cb44e3ab02b765d4a5c6365Feed-tw Feed-fbA botched backflip is no match for Britney, bitch. Britney Spears managed to push through an unexpected acrobatics fail during her set at Tuesday's Apple Music Festival in London. SEE ALSO: Britney Spears got pranked big time by her sons Judging by a few videos posted to Twitter, it appears that perhaps there was a miscommunication with her flip assistant. However, … [Link]

Mashable » Why Supergirl's suit is more than what it seems

Wednesday 28 September 17:07:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f218186%2fsupergirl-artFeed-tw Feed-fb With the upcoming Season 2 premiere of Supergirl on The CW October 10th, we got to thinking about how every superhero has an iconic super-suit that becomes synonymous with the character. It's part of their identity, and it often aids them in their world-saving missions.    It's important to recognize that what Supergirl wears is a tool that assists her when … [Link]

Mashable » Don't say we didn't warn you about Googling Amy Schumer

Wednesday 28 September 17:02:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226810%2f4bd47484c00e4da8a7e0cf7dab66a1f1Feed-tw Feed-fbAmy Schumer is a lot things — comedienne, actress, opponent of the term "plus size" — but she's now also officially a danger to your data. Intel named Amy Schumer the most dangerous cyber celebrity in their 10th annual list of the most dangerous celebrities to search for on the web, succeeding last year's "most wanted," DJ Armin Van Buuren. That … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' star speaks up about having cleidocranial dysplasia

Wednesday 28 September 16:59:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22520%2fthe_jonathan_ross_show_-_series_11_episode_3.mp4.00_37_02_05.still001Feed-tw Feed-fbGaten Matarazzo is raising awareness about his genetic condition, cleidocranial dysplasia,  which impacts the growth of teeth and bones. The actor, who won the hearts of pretty much everyone with his performance as Dustin in Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, explained that he wants to show that it's not something people should have to hide. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Entertainment, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sound blasts could keep whales away from wind farm construction

Wednesday 28 September 16:59:02 UTC 2016

Underwater electronic pulses are being tested to keep minke whales in the North Sea from swimming towards the dangers posed by offshore wind farm building sites [Link]

Mashable » 'The Lion King' will return with 'Jungle Book' director Jon Favreau

Wednesday 28 September 16:57:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227099%2f589959e39b404531ad2a2fc21bc94838Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — As a proof-of-concept for Disney's live-action remake machine, The Jungle Book was a stunner. Not only did it haul in $966 million worldwide, it was also a master class in realistic computer animation, showing that no animal or landscape was too naturalistic or too complex to project on the green screen. Look what it hath wrought: All hail … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk: First Humans Who Journey To Mars Must 'Be Prepared To Die'

Wednesday 28 September 16:45:00 UTC 2016

At a conference yesterday, Elon Musk outlined his company SpaceX's plan to send humans to Mars. The vehicle is called the Interplanetary Transport System and it is capable of carrying 100 tons of cargo (people and supplies). Musk added that this rocket ship could take people to Mars in just 80 days. But he also reminded that the first batch … [Link]

Mashable » Father of the bride pulls the most dad prank ever during his speech

Wednesday 28 September 16:35:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22552%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Oh, dads.  Even during important life moments — or maybe especially during important life moments — they can't resist being, well, dads.  SEE ALSO: Dad executes a stunning recreation of his daughter's photoshoot In this particularly daddish display of dadness, father-of-the-bride Andy Todd of Devon, UK, pulls an especially wicked prank.  He pretends to have dropped the most important wedding … [Link]

Mashable » On set with 'Doctor Strange': Peering down Marvel's trippy 'side street'

Wednesday 28 September 16:34:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226274%2fcm-12304_r__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbLONGCROSS STUDIOS, ENGLAND — Benedict Cumberbatch is not looking good.  Dusted in snow, dressed in drab clothes and sporting a hedgerow beard that could harbor a coterie of creatures, he looks like he’s been through hell. And, well, he kind of has. As top neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange, the actor has been in a car crash, lost the use of his … [Link]

Popular Science » Marsquakes Could Be The Key To Life On Mars

Wednesday 28 September 16:33:18 UTC 2016

Space New research hints at how hydrogen ends up in rocks Quakes on Mars could have helped the tiniest forms of life–bacteria or microbes–survive in the planet's sub-surface, based on new findings around how hydrogen is… [Link]

Popular Science » Flight MH-17 Investigation Points To Missile From Russia

Wednesday 28 September 16:33:17 UTC 2016

Military Signature shrapnel extracted from the pilot's bodies A Russian Buk missile almost certainly destroyed flight MH-17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014… [Link]

Mashable » 'Billy on the Street' slams Donald Trump in new trailer

Wednesday 28 September 16:31:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22561%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Billy Eichner is back to scream at unsuspecting bystanders on Nov. 15, and it should come as no surprise that Donald Trump is one of the subjects of his scorn. In Season 5 of truTV's Billy on the Street, the verbose host quizzes New Yorkers about everything from Cate Blanchett to famous racists. In one segment, he sets up shop … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian wants to help find a bone marrow match for a friend

Wednesday 28 September 16:19:02 UTC 2016

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Slashdot » Across US, Police Officers Abuse Confidential Databases

Wednesday 28 September 16:05:00 UTC 2016

Sadie Gurman and Eric Tucker, reporting for Associated Press:Police officers across the country misuse confidential law enforcement databases to get information on romantic partners, business associates, neighbors, journalists and others for reasons that have nothing to do with daily police work, an Associated Press investigation has found. Criminal-history and driver databases give officers critical information about people they encounter on … [Link]

Mashable » Construction worker really regretted his choice of socks

Wednesday 28 September 15:59:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22515%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_9.46.14_amFeed-tw Feed-fbIf your job requires removing your shoes, you'd better have a great pedicure or socks that show one. On Tuesday, one construction worker shared a photo of the quirky fashion choice he happened to make on the same day his client requested he remove his work boots. Redditor Austmov said in a post that he was quoting a job and had … [Link]

Mashable » 3-year-old girl cheers dad on while he does her hair

Wednesday 28 September 15:57:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22547%2fdadhairFeed-tw Feed-fb Sometimes parents need encouragement too. When Derrick Culpepper does his 3-year-old daughter Linda's hair, she encourages him by giving him styling tips and feeding him compliments, such as, "You're getting through, you're almost done" and "You're doing great!" "My family encourages me to be be the best dad that I can be," Culpepper wrote on YouTube.  "She has been listening … [Link]

Mashable » Surfer gets surprise of his life when dolphin jumps onto his board

Wednesday 28 September 15:54:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22544%2f511dfb1c55bd40a6a60835d7a3fcc01dFeed-tw Feed-fb It's not all fun and games in the water. Junior surfing champion Jed Gradisen got a huge surprise while surfing off the west coast of Australia when a dolphin jumped out of the water and landed directly on his board. Thankfully, Jed's father was there to capture the startling moment on camera. SEE ALSO: You can take your iPhone 7 … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hanks photobombed a wedding photoshoot in gym shorts

Wednesday 28 September 15:50:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22556%2ftom_hanks_crashes_our_wedding.mp4.00_00_43_24.still001Feed-tw Feed-fbTom Hanks is the nicest Hollywood nice guy. He stopped by a wedding photoshoot in Central Park and offered to take a picture with the newlyweds… and to ordain them if their minister bails.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Selfie, Wedding, Central Park, and Photobomb [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' if it were a comic book from the '80s

Wednesday 28 September 15:45:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f218771%2fstrangerthingscomicbook1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf Stranger Things had come out back in the '80s, it would've been on the tail end of the Bronze Age of Comics. Which would have been a fitting spot for them to debut. I wanted to see what it would look like if the, now iconic, kids first appeared on the covers of comic books. And so I drew just … [Link]

Mashable » ESL One New York's 8th 'CS:GO' spot goes to OpTic Gaming

Wednesday 28 September 15:40:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226984%2fopticeslFeed-tw Feed-fbFinally, all eight teams are locked in for ESL One New York's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. SEE ALSO: The next 'CS:GO' Major is being hosted by ELeague in Atlanta OpTic Gaming upset Cloud9 in the final round of the North American qualifiers Tuesday night, clinching the final spot at ESL One New York Oct. 1 and 2. OpTic will be competing … [Link]

Mashable » Extreme storm knocks out power to entirety of South Australia

Wednesday 28 September 15:38:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f227035%2fadelaidestormsatelliteFeed-tw Feed-fbA swirling, intense low pressure system spawned severe thunderstorms that took out the state of South Australia's entire power grid on Wednesday local time. As of Thursday, the city of Adelaide and most of the state still lacked power, as more showers and thunderstorms, many of them bearing damaging winds, worked their way across the Adelaide area once again. Adelaide has … [Link]

Mashable » Ignorant muggles put another Harry Potter home up for sale

Wednesday 28 September 15:35:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226879%2fdanielFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — It's a buyer's market right now for Harry Potter fans looking to purchase a home with magical significance.  The house used to depict 4 Privet Drive in the film series is up for sale, as well as the home used to film scenes from the Granger homestead.  But if neither place suits your style, you're in luck: another noteworthy … [Link]

Mashable » Here's Tiger Woods being told he can't be in a group photo

Wednesday 28 September 15:35:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226929%2f0a3719bb783843b39e6ce39bb75e2a3bFeed-tw Feed-fbTiger Woods: 11-time PGA Player of the Year, four-time Masters Champion, two-time guy being told to get the hell out of a group photo. What a legacy. A video uploaded by the Golf Channel shows the moment when injured Ryder Cup vice captain Woods was told to remove himself from a players-only group photo. You're in the same lame puffy jacket … [Link]

Mashable » Dad executes a stunning recreation of his daughter's photoshoot

Wednesday 28 September 15:33:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22451%2f15c086caa9b84558b7316bb3dffdb30bFeed-tw Feed-fbThis man is revolutionizing dad jokes. When Kendel Divarco's parents Vince and Shelly Divarco realized they were staying at the same Las Vegas hotel where their daughter recently posed for a fierce photoshoot, Vince put on his best pout and flawlessly recreated her photographs. SEE ALSO: Dad shows off his duck face with priceless imitations of his daughter's selfies My parents … [Link]

Mashable » Reckless dudes attempt everyday activities in the midst of Typhoon Megi

Wednesday 28 September 15:32:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22536%2fc24b19306e9046088f902f006c8f6bf9Feed-tw Feed-fb Typhoon Megi in Taipei, Taiwan, has killed at least four people and injured several hundred. Winds at nearly 100 miles per hour thrashed the city for 14 straight hours during the Category 4 typhoon. However, this did not cause concern for three Swedish brothers visiting the city.  They casually chilled outside in the rough winds, attempting to read a newspaper, … [Link]

Mashable » 9 questions we have after watching the last 'Fantastic Beasts' trailer

Wednesday 28 September 15:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226793%2f1100b512ae174e05a896061b033e9d12Feed-tw Feed-fbIn less than two months, there will be a new Harry Potter movie — or, at least, a new movie in Harry's magical world. Unlike the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Warner Bros.' new film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be accessible to giddy Potter fans around the world.  With a new full-length trailer … [Link]

Mashable » In 'Before the Flood,' Leonardo DiCaprio searches for climate change solutions

Wednesday 28 September 15:29:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22528%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Leonardo DiCaprio has spent the past several years on a mission, and it wasn't just to win an Oscar. DiCaprio has partnered with director Fisher Stevens for Before the Flood, a National Geographic Channel documentary about the effects of climate change and what can still be done to remedy them. SEE ALSO: What are Leonardo DiCaprio and President Obama talking … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Logs Your iMessage Contacts – And May Share Them With Police: The Intercept

Wednesday 28 September 15:25:00 UTC 2016

The Intercept is reporting that despite what Apple claims, it does keep a log of people you are receiving messages from and shares this and other potentially sensitive metadata with law enforcement when compelled by court order. Apple insists that iMessage conversations are safe and out of reach from anyone other than you and your friends. From the report:This log … [Link]

Mashable » This train station billboard prank is, quite frankly, the stuff of nightmares

Wednesday 28 September 15:12:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22521%2fgoogle_eyes_billboard_prank_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf ever Stephen King runs low on novel ideas, he could surely take some inspiration from the pictures below. SEE ALSO: British graffiti artist pranks McDonald's emoji billboard Obviously googly eyes are meant to be a bit of light-hearted fun, but when they're attached to billboard-sized human faces, the fun very quickly turns into terror. Someone has put massive googly eyes … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West played 'Famous' three times in Taylor Swift's hometown

Wednesday 28 September 15:05:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226859%2fde97f88cec1d4c2eb75b07e3e48c9dd8Feed-tw Feed-fbDespite what Kanye West and Kim Kardashian may say, the bad blood with Taylor Swift keeps flowing. Yeezy's Saint Pablo tour stopped by Nashville, Tennessee, Swift's hometown, on Sep. 24 and he played "Famous" not one, but three times. That is, of course, the song that contains the infamous lyrics, "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/Why? I … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert and Sutton Foster perform 'Cats' for the modern age

Wednesday 28 September 15:00:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22534%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_10.26.41_amFeed-tw Feed-fb In case you hadn't heard, the beloved musical Cats is back on Broadway — but Stephen Colbert thinks it could be a little more realistic. So he teamed up with Sutton Foster to create a Cats for the modern age: a Cats where the feline characters love curtain cords, but don't care about death. This feels far more accurate. Justin … [Link]

Slashdot » 55 Percent Of Online Shoppers Start Their Product Searches On Amazon

Wednesday 28 September 14:45:00 UTC 2016

Another year, another data point showing Amazon has surpassed Google as the default search engine for shopping, a report on Recode reads. Fifty-five percent of people in the U.S. now start their online shopping trips on Amazon.com, according to results from a 2,000-person survey commissioned by the e-commerce startup BloomReach. That stat marks a 25 percent increase from the same … [Link]

Mashable » 'Order a daddy' app lets you swipe for sperm donors, Tinder-style

Wednesday 28 September 14:41:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f225587%2f9a8aab0255bd4092a66a14a07ef89bcaFeed-tw Feed-fbSwiping might be synonymous with sex and dating thanks to Tinder and Bumble. But now, thanks to an innovative new app, there's a new reason to swipe.  SEE ALSO: Sperm donors wanted: UK government seeks to address shortage The UK just got its first ever sperm donor app, which allows women to browse from their phone through the UK’s largest donor … [Link]

Mashable » 'Street Fighter V' Capcom Cup is coming to California in December

Wednesday 28 September 14:39:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226857%2fcapcomcupFeed-tw Feed-fbGet your fight sticks out — the 2016 Street Fighter V championship is heading back to California in December. SEE ALSO: Cohen the dog nails a hadouken combo in 'Street Fighter' The Capcom Cup is bringing the top Street Fighter V players from around the world to Anaheim, California on Dec. 3 to battle one-on-one for the $342,000 (and growing) prize … [Link]

Mashable » Apple to open new UK headquarters at London's Battersea Power Station

Wednesday 28 September 14:38:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226878%2f2259_aerial_river_fullres_130815Feed-tw Feed-fbApple is opening a new UK headquarters at London's Battersea Power Station, which will see 1,400 staff working in 500,000 square feet.  SEE ALSO: Irish government HQ bombarded with apples protesting Apple tax break In a statement to Mashable, Apple said employees from eight existing offices around the city will relocate in the "new London campus" which will open in 2021.  … [Link]

Mashable » Sia endorses Hillary Clinton using a lyric from one of her most popular songs

Wednesday 28 September 14:30:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226779%2fsiahillaryFeed-tw Feed-fbAt the presidential debate on Monday night, Donald Trump called out Hillary Clinton by saying that the former secretary of state "doesn't have the look or the stamina" to become president.  Anthem-churning and wig-wearing musical artist Sia disagreed with Trump, and Wednesday morning she let the world know she's voting for Clinton with a video montage filled with photographs of the … [Link]

Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda is hosting 'Saturday Night Live,' so get ready for that 'Hamilton' parody

Wednesday 28 September 14:27:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226837%2f4781e78d96d44fb3be1202c059534de3Feed-tw Feed-fbThe newest room where it happens is Studio 8H. Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will host Saturday Night Live on Oct. 8, NBC announced Wednesday morning. SEE ALSO: Margot Robbie, The Weeknd to kick off new season of 'Saturday Night Live' Alas, despite his plethora of talents, he will not also serve as the musical guest. That honor goes to Twenty One … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: How a professional book nerd approaches reading

Wednesday 28 September 14:18:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226699%2fphoto-1470549638415-0a0755be0619Feed-tw Feed-fbEverybody loves reading (we hope). But what happens when reading books becomes your job? This week on the MashReads Podcast we are joined by Cheryl Klein, the executive editor at Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic and author of The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults. Basically — as a reader, editor and author — Cheryl is an expert in all things … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers are having a field day on China’s wild web

Wednesday 28 September 14:17:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226762%2fgettyimages-134367529Feed-tw Feed-fbThe typical image of Chinese hackers is of operatives working for or with the tacit approval of the government, targeting valuable or sensitive data at foreign companies or government agencies.  While there are plenty of those, many in China—like hackers elsewhere—also target the laptop of their ex-boss or the smartphone of the guy in front of them at the coffee shop. … [Link]

Mashable » Indian court ruling had no impact on new data sharing policy with Facebook: WhatsApp

Wednesday 28 September 14:05:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f224692%2fgettyimages-474599619__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbWhatsApp and India's Delhi High Court may have a communication problem.  SEE ALSO: WhatsApp announces plans to share user data with Facebook Last week, the Facebook-owned company was ordered by the Delhi High Court to delete data of users who opt out of WhatsApp's privacy policy changes before Sept. 25. WhatsApp was also asked to not use any data of users … [Link]

Mashable » Faster Amazon Fire TV Stick now comes with an Alexa remote control

Wednesday 28 September 14:01:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226727%2famazon_fire_tv_stick_with_alexa_voice_remoteFeed-tw Feed-fbRemote controls are usually smaller than the devices they control, not the other way around. But whatever. Amazon just refreshed its $39.99 Fire TV Stick that plugs into an HDMI port on your TV or computer monitor and streams videos, music and games. The new Fire TV Stick is up to 30 percent faster thanks to a new quad-core processor. And … [Link]

Slashdot » BlackBerry Says It's Done Designing and Building Its Own Phones

Wednesday 28 September 14:00:00 UTC 2016

BlackBerry today reported its fiscal second-quarter sales and said that it will stop making its iconic smartphones and focus on its software business. The Verge adds: BlackBerry has announced that it plans to stop making its own phones as the struggling company continues to focus on its software and security products. This is far from the end of BlackBerry devices, … [Link]

Mashable » An insurance company is subsidizing Apple Watches for its customers

Wednesday 28 September 13:47:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226745%2fgettyimages-583936738Feed-tw Feed-fbWearables are moving into health insurance.  Aetna will be the first health insurance company to subsidize the Apple Watch for its customers, the insurer announced Tuesday.  Aetna will make the Apple Watch available to a few "large employers" and their employees during open enrollment season this fall. The insurer will subsidize a "significant portion" of the cost of an Apple Watch, … [Link]

Mashable » This amazing 'Fantastic Beasts' trailer will make you weep wizard tears

Wednesday 28 September 13:37:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226743%2fe32d090265cb4493841ec28aac6edae6Feed-tw Feed-fbMy friends, I think we're going back. The final full-length trailer for J.K. Rowling's latest outing into the wizarding world is out, and Fantastic Beasts is bursting with everything that made Harry Potter an entertainment masterpiece. SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter' fans, rejoice: You can now discover your true Patronus The trailer was released Wednesday morning on Ellen, who accompanied it with … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube launches offline videos, monetization program in Pakistan

Wednesday 28 September 13:33:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226702%2fgettyimages-180366563Feed-tw Feed-fbThings are getting back on track for YouTube in Pakistan. Months after the country lifted its three-year-old ban on the site, people have once again begun turning to Google’s video service for consuming and creating videos. SEE ALSO: How an unconventional Pakistani YouTube singer acquired a cult following Pakistanis are now spending substantially more time on YouTube than they were in … [Link]

Mashable » One of Apple's biggest competitors is planing to open 1,000 new stores

Wednesday 28 September 13:21:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226723%2funnamedFeed-tw Feed-fbXiaomi is now converting some of its 33 “experience center” outlets across mainland China into proper stores ahead of a major retail push. Photo credit: Xiaomi. In a major U-turn to its way of doing business, Xiaomi is set to open hundreds of retail stores per year across ChinaCEO Lei Jun yesterday announced the struggling phone and gadget maker “will open … [Link]

Mashable » BlackBerry gives up on building phones

Wednesday 28 September 13:18:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226708%2fblackberryFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the end of an era: Canada's BlackBerry has announced it will stop building hardware altogether, focusing instead on its software and services business.  "The company plans to end all internal hardware development and will outsource that function to partners," Blackberry CEO John Chen said in the company's latest financial statement. SEE ALSO: BlackBerry is back at it again with a … [Link]

Mashable » Wells Fargo execs forfeit $60 million over account scandal

Wednesday 28 September 13:04:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226711%2fgettyimages-609507258Feed-tw Feed-fbWells Fargo says CEO John Stumpf and the executive who ran the bank's retail banking division will forfeit tens of millions of dollars in pay as the bank tries to stem a scandal over its sales practices. The independent directors at the nation's second-largest bank said Tuesday that Stumpf will forfeit $41 million in stock awards, while former retail banking executive … [Link]

Bad Science » The Cancer Drugs Fund is producing dangerous, bad data: randomise everyone, everywhere!

Wednesday 28 September 13:02:50 UTC 2016

There are recurring howls in my work. One of them is this: in general, if you don’t know which intervention works best, then you should randomise everyone, everywhere. This is for good reason: uncertainty costs lives, through sub-optimal treatment. Wherever randomised trials are the right approach, you should embed them in routine clinical care. This is an argument I’ve made, … [Link]

Slashdot » Vladimir Putin Is Replacing Microsoft Programs With Domestic Software

Wednesday 28 September 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Moscow city will replace Microsoft Corp. programs with domestic software on thousands of computers in answer to President Vladimir Putin's call for Russia's authorities to reduce dependence on foreign technology amid tensions with the U.S. and Europe. The city will initially replace Microsoft's Exchange Server and Outlook on 6,000 computers with an … [Link]

Mashable » Pepe the Frog cartoon added to online hate symbol database

Wednesday 28 September 12:52:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22502%2ftrumpthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has officially declared the Pepe the Frog cartoon a hate symbol. The internet meme, created by cartoonist Matt Furie back in 2005, has recently been adopted by neo-Nazis and currently serves as an icon of the white nationalist alt-right movement. As a result, on Wednesday, the white supremacist-related image of the green frog with red lips, which … [Link]

Mashable » Will and Kate face greatest diplomatic challenge yet, and it's phallic clams

Wednesday 28 September 12:33:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226681%2fwillkateFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The art of diplomacy oftentimes involves politely partaking in the customs of another country's culture, regardless of how unusual or unfamiliar those traditions might be.  It's a skill that requires finesse, tact, and sometimes bravery, but we're guessing that even the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge weren't expecting to encounter such a demanding exercise in all three traits during … [Link]

Mashable » Cafe trolls Donald Trump with an unusual sandwich recipe

Wednesday 28 September 12:23:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22503%2ftrump_sandwich_chalkboard_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf presidential candidates were reimagined as sandwiches, what would their fillings be? It's a question many people have pondered for years. But now, a cafe in Belfast, Northern Ireland, thinks it has the answer. SEE ALSO: Daniel Radcliffe just dropped the mic on that Donald Trump/Voldemort comparison Last week, someone spotted the following chalk billboard outside Harlem Cafe Belfast: .@Harlembelfast offering … [Link]

Mashable » Pippa Middleton's hacked iCloud photos banned from publication

Wednesday 28 September 12:05:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226677%2f27caa1a66de145c1bef78ad3e3733478Feed-tw Feed-fbLondon — The publication of photographs allegedly stolen from Pippa Middleton has been banned by the High Court in the UK.  SEE ALSO: Pippa Middleton's iCloud account hacked, with thousands of private photos stolen The sister of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, took civil action against a "person or persons unknown" after her iCloud account was said to have been … [Link]

Mashable » How a fight between husband and wife almost changed the course of history

Wednesday 28 September 11:52:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226608%2fspiesFeed-tw Feed-fbHistory is full of episodes that make us wonder: what would've happened if things went slightly differently?   SEE ALSO: Thousands of gay men could finally be pardoned for historical 'offences' The story of a Spanish spy and his wife ahead of World War Two D-Day operations, just unveiled by secret files released from the National Archives, is one of those … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is making the same joke about the England football manager's resignation

Wednesday 28 September 11:49:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226669%2fsam_allardyce_reactionFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Following the news that Sam Allardyce has left his post as England football manager after only a few months in the job, the internet has reacted in the only way the internet knows how — with an avalanche of jokes. SEE ALSO: James Corden's attempt to manage a football club ends in hilarious disaster On Monday, the Telegraph published … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson tweets selfie in support of J.K. Rowling's charity

Wednesday 28 September 11:36:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226631%2femmarowling_copyFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Since their first meeting nearly 15 years ago, author J.K. Rowling and actress Emma Watson seem to have formed a lasting friendship.  Although both of these extraordinary women undoubtedly lead very busy lives, they still find ways to support one another — even if it's just a simple tweet.  SEE ALSO: Actress-turned-activist Emma Watson narrates inspiring short film on … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Elon Musk’s spectacular plan to colonise Mars lacks substance

Wednesday 28 September 11:34:41 UTC 2016

The SpaceX founder wants the first humans on Mars by 2024, but his showboating scheme is lacking in both details and funds, says Lisa Grossman [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate change could destroy wild relatives of cereals by 2070

Wednesday 28 September 10:31:30 UTC 2016

With their ability to adapt to climate change outstripped by the rate of global warming, the wild relatives of many grasses may be doomed [Link]

Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe just dropped the mic on that Donald Trump/Voldemort comparison

Wednesday 28 September 10:30:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226638%2fradcliffe_trump_voldemortFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — This is now the second time that a key figure from the Harry Potter world has spoken about the comparison between Donald Trump and Lord Voldemort — and, arguably, it's the second time Trump has come off worse. In response to a question about J.K. Rowling's famous tweet from last December — the one in which she said "Voldemort … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Discipline of Organizing: Professional Edition – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Wednesday 28 September 10:27:07 UTC 2016

Get "The Discipline of Organizing: Professional Edition" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-09-29 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Netflix jumps on the Pen Pineapple Apple Pen bandwagon

Wednesday 28 September 10:07:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22496%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_5.26.51_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Just in time, before you get sick of the Pen Pineapple Apple Pen phenomenon that's currently sweeping the internet, Netflix has cut its own sweet tribute to the Japanese earworm. The clip features Narcos, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and — of course — Spongebob, who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Uh! Pen Pineapple Apple … [Link]

Slashdot » Nissan Debuts 'ProPILOT' Self-Driving Chair

Wednesday 28 September 10:00:00 UTC 2016

jasonbrown writes from a report via PC Magazine: The Japanese automaker Nissan this week debuted what it's calling the ProPILOT Chair — an autonomous chair that automatically queues for you while you sit back and relax. With its built-in cameras, the high-tech chair "detects and automatically follows the chair ahead of it, maintaining a fixed distance and traveling along a … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden, 'Late Late Show' staff take on Usain Bolt in epic race

Wednesday 28 September 9:56:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22492%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb In one lane, we have Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt — the fastest human to ever be recorded. In the other, we have British host of The Late Late Show James Corden — "who spends the majority of his day sitting."  SEE ALSO: James Corden's attempt to manage a football club ends in hilarious disaster It's probably not much of a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Activists' kill dogs, parade carcasses hung on a pole in God's own country

Wednesday 28 September 9:50:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22497%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb In a bizarre turn of events, some members of a political party in India beat dogs to death to protest against stray dogs. Youth Front (Mani) party workers killed 10 dogs and hung the dead bodies on a pole as they paraded on the streets of Kottayam, a town in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The killing was part … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' star Gaten Matarazzo opens up about his genetic condition

Wednesday 28 September 9:48:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22490%2fgaten_matarazzo_interviewFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Gaten Matarazzo has spoken at length about his genetic condition during an appearance on last week's Jonathan Ross Show. The actor, who won the hearts of pretty much everyone with his performance as Dustin in Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, explained that he was born with something called Cleidocranial Dysplasia — a genetic condition which impacts the growth … [Link]

Mashable » Asian iOS 10 Messages stickers will up your kawaii quotient

Wednesday 28 September 9:44:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226614%2feea574c0cc0f41cb86585a0cb9c176adFeed-tw Feed-fbThe release of iOS 10 brought a significant upgrade to the Messages app formerly known as iMessage: stickers. Seen in a host of other apps popular in Asia, such as WeChat and Line, stickers allow you to pop large graphics into your messages — kind of like souped-up emoji. SEE ALSO: This setting prevents you from using the sweet Message effects … [Link]

Mashable » Send your desktop to Mars with SpaceX's dazzling wallpapers

Wednesday 28 September 8:50:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226552%2f29343908684_4caef4cd2c_hFeed-tw Feed-fbSpaceX is going to Mars. Not immediately, and many things are still uncertain, but the company sure has grand plans — from the initial flights with the Dragon, to send colonists to the red planet in a huge rocket — and all that within a decade or so. During Elon Musk's keynote in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Tuesday, a four-and-a-half minute video … [Link]

Mashable » Watch: Homer Simpson and the Sydney Opera House seal, together at last

Wednesday 28 September 8:20:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22488%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_6.06.58_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Even if many fans think The Simpsons isn't as great as it once was, there is still plenty of love for the series. After all, Australians feel fortunate enough to be made fun of by the longest-running animated series of all time in the iconic episode that was "Bart vs. Australia."  Now The Simpsons are back at it again, with … [Link]

Mashable » Silicon Valley VCs raise millions for an Aussie drone mapping startup

Wednesday 28 September 8:12:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226371%2f3098f3d28eb54f21bd8846192fe61c78Feed-tw Feed-fbIn 2014 Rory San Miguel and Francis Vierboom made a bet that not all drone companies would actually need to fly drones, and it seems to be paying off. On Wednesday their company Propeller Aero, which transforms data captured by drones into survey-grade 3D maps for mining and construction sites, announced it had raised a $3.1 million (A$4 million) funding round.  … [Link]

Mashable » LG V20 to start shipping in Korea this week

Wednesday 28 September 7:54:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226509%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f201832_2flg_v20-7Feed-tw Feed-fbLG’s other, non-modular flagship, the LG V20, will start shipping in South Korea this week, the company has announced.  The launch in "key countries" in North America, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East will commence "over the course of the next several weeks." Europe is not mentioned in LG's amazingly vague press release.  SEE ALSO: The gimmicky LG V20 is … [Link]

Mashable » Women's mag tweets without a link for context are absurdly hilarious

Wednesday 28 September 7:49:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226508%2f7c7cd8b6fac34e1f9d6b40dc1898e2b8Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you're going to run a program that sends out automatic tweets, you might want to check it once in a while, lest it begin resembling an acid-induced bad dream. Australian magazine Women's Weekly (think O Magazine but more suburban) were recently caught sending out tweets on their account without linking to anything. For days. SEE ALSO: Get free burgers for … [Link]

Mashable » Nurses in flooded Vietnam hospital had to catch eels swimming through corridors

Wednesday 28 September 7:25:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226430%2fvietnamFeed-tw Feed-fbA heavy bout of rain on Monday in Vietnam left many homes and buildings flooded with ankle-high water. In Ho Chi Minh City, staff at the Trung Vuong Hospital had to wade through flooded corridors and catch eels. In this video posted by the local Thanh Niên News, nurses are seen catching one of the eels, and shrieking as they manage … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry to alarm you but this cat called Steve legit thinks he's a lamb

Wednesday 28 September 7:09:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226458%2f53d6240b43024c69ad0e3832f069afb2Feed-tw Feed-fbLook, we all have an identity crisis at some point in our lives, but this New Zealand tabby cat called Steve seems to have adorably kooked it. Steve was eight months old when his owners Amanda Whitlock and her partner Ben took in a small flock of orphan lambs. From there, things got weird. SEE ALSO: Man spotted biking on the … [Link]

Slashdot » DJI Unveils the Mavic Pro, a Foldable and Ultra-Portable Camera Drone

Wednesday 28 September 7:00:00 UTC 2016

It didn't take long for DJI to respond to GoPro's voice-controlled Karma drone. Today, the company has unveiled the Mavic Pro, an ultra-portable drone that can fold up into roughly the "size of a standard water bottle," DJI says. Of course, it also features a high-resolution camera and several autonomous software tricks. PetaPixel reports: Despite its petite form factor, the … [Link]

Mashable » Dude turns lifejacket into diaper to drink beer while floating in the sea

Wednesday 28 September 6:40:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22483%2flifejacketFeed-tw Feed-fb Drinking beer while swimming in open water isn't something we'd readily recommend, but if you plan on doing it you'll want to be comfortable. That's why an Australian man, apparently named "Aussie Rob" has come up with a solution: Putting a lifejacket around his bottom half so it works like a seat. And looks very much like a diaper.  It's … [Link]

Mashable » Google Play Music store finally goes live in India

Wednesday 28 September 6:31:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226464%2fgoogle-play-music-shopFeed-tw Feed-fbOn the sidelines of a fleet of announcements for Indian customers yesterday, it seems Google also flipped the switch for its music store in the country. SEE ALSO: Inside Google's plan to conquer India's internet users The Music store is now live for Indian customers on Google Play. It may have taken some time (Google Play has offered Music store for … [Link]

Mashable » Watch as these rare koala twins smash your heart into tiny pieces

Wednesday 28 September 6:24:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22479%2f3bab6efcb33e4c619c2ce7a50fc3ea8eFeed-tw Feed-fb Babies of all kinds are typically cute, but you'd be forgiven for melting into an inconsolable puddle of "awww," at the site of these twin koala joeys. The rare twins were brought into the world few days ago, having grown in their mother's pouch for four to five months previously, in the bush surrounding the Raymond Island Koala and Wildlife … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Live captures tragic aftermath of police shooting in El Cajon

Wednesday 28 September 5:47:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226454%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_3.36.19_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbA Facebook Live video has captured the despair of a woman who said her brother was shot by police several times in a suburb of San Diego, California on Tuesday.  The black man, who is yet to be formally identified, has died, authorities said.  Friends of the man's family have told the San Diego Tribune he suffered from a "mental illness."  … [Link]

Mashable » Guy moonwalks by a bunch of European landmarks 'cause why not?

Wednesday 28 September 5:32:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22476%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_2.01.43_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb There are many ways to explore Europe. While some folks like to backpack, Californian man Travis DeRose decided to moonwalk. DeRose explained to Mashable in a statement that his moonwalking started from a previous trip to Ireland, as it was a good way to beat the unease of posing for a holiday photo. "Instead of just standing there looking awkward, … [Link]

Mashable » Clever crocodile shows off terrifying new fishing technique

Wednesday 28 September 4:40:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226388%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-28_at_1.40.46_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbApparently having life-destroying jaws isn't enough of an advantage in the wild when it comes to catching dinner. A photographer for NT News, Michael Franchi caught a crocodile performing a very unusual fishing technique. At least, that's the theory being touted to explain why a massive crocodile would swim around with its arms outstretched like it wants a hug. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder's new 'boosting' function will let you pay to be seen first

Wednesday 28 September 4:25:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226383%2fa684012a2bc94febb6bdd4d5e046e57cFeed-tw Feed-fbSo many thirsty Tinder users, so little time.  If only there were a way to sort the wheat from the chaff. The diamonds from the rough. The paying users from the cheapskates — apparently so. It was something nobody really asked for, but in the interests of romance (and monetisation) Tinder has begun trialling a new service called Tinder Boost. Its … [Link]

Mashable » Top 10 most beautiful movies of all time

Wednesday 28 September 4:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22163%2fmovielistsbeautifulmoviesytFeed-tw Feed-fb Filmmaking is a complicated alchemy of light, sound, and camera movement. Here are 10 examples of everything coming together to create works of sublime beauty. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Netflix jumps on the Pen Pineapple Apple Pen bandwagon James Corden, 'Late Late Show' staff take on Usain Bolt in epic race 'Activists' kill dogs, parade carcasses hung … [Link]

Mashable » Get free burgers for life at this joint, if you get a tattoo of a burger that is

Wednesday 28 September 3:36:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226369%2fburger-tattFeed-tw Feed-fbPeople like burgers. But how many of them are willing to get a tattoo of one, in exchange for a lifetime supply of burgers? Well it turns out there are at least a few, as Café 51 found out. The burger joint in Melbourne, Australia is running a competition where you can get a free burger every day for the rest … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Proposes Spaceship That Can Send 100 People To Mars In 80 Days

Wednesday 28 September 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Today, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Mars vehicle — the spaceship his company plans to build to transport the first colonists to Mars. It will have a diameter of 17 meters. The plan is to send about 100 people per trip, though Musk wants to ultimately take 200 or more … [Link]

Mashable » After wildly popular premiere, 'This Is Us' returns with another big twist

Wednesday 28 September 3:14:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226317%2fnup_174895_1624Feed-tw Feed-fbSpoiler warning: This post contains plot details for episode 2 of This Is Us. The first episode of This Is Us currently stands as the highest-rated series premiere of the fall, so there's a strong possibility that you tuned in last week to see whether it could live up to the hype.  SEE ALSO: 7 moments from 'This Is Us' that … [Link]

Mashable » Poor guy loses ring while proposing on the jumbotron at Yankee Stadium

Wednesday 28 September 2:45:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226349%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-27_at_7.30.22_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbIt was Tuesday night and everything seemed perfect. Two Yankee fans in love were watching their team take on the Boston Red Sox. He had the ring — ready to blast their relationship into the stratosphere like Derek Jeter hitting a home run.  SEE ALSO: 7 times legendary baseball announcer Vin Scully went delightfully off topic Then, like Bill Buckner, he … [Link]

Mashable » No music taste? Spotify's 'Daily Mix' will just curate some for you.

Wednesday 28 September 1:44:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226318%2fhtra238_vv098_hFeed-tw Feed-fbLove music but not enough to actually seek out new artists? Hate music but want other people to think you love it? Don't worry! Spotify's released a new discover feature and it's a lazy person's dream.  Spotify's Discover Weekly feature has seen the streaming service deliver a curated selection of new music to users, based on their listening habits. But its … [Link]

Mashable » Live out your IKEA fantasies with a sleepover in this pimped-out ferry

Wednesday 28 September 1:42:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226310%2fb1158436a8754378a40ec857228f3bc6Feed-tw Feed-fbSleeping in an IKEA store isn't a totally crazy fantasy. It's something we've all probably thought about while circumnavigating the endless aisles of the Swedish store. Now that fantasy is becoming a reality, and even better — it's on a boat. IKEA is creating what it calls "The Harbour Home," converting a Sydney Harbour ferry into a functioning houseboat, fully decked … [Link]

Mashable » Steal a glance at cinema’s most outrageous heist scenes

Wednesday 28 September 1:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22228%2fheists_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe ragtag band of outlaws or heroes band together for one perfect job. To pull off that one perfect score. Cue the perfectly orchestrated handoff, the car chase, the narrow getaway. It's a heist movie, and they've been around foreverCineFix offers up their top 10 heist flicks of all time, from newer fare like Inception to the classic Great Train Robbery. … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Katy Perry valiantly attempt to vote nude in new video

Wednesday 28 September 1:24:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22466%2fc1cb396883d842ba9c04da24de0368caFeed-tw Feed-fbBig news, everyone: looks like you cannot vote naked. So warns Katy Perry in a new Rock the Vote sketch for Funny or Die, in which the singer heads to the polls wearing exactly what she woke up in — nothing. SEE ALSO: Katy Perry says she'll collaborate with Taylor Swift on one condition “Yep, I’ve briefly scanned the Constitution and … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Investigating Possible Hack of Democratic Party Staffer Cell Phones

Wednesday 28 September 1:15:00 UTC 2016

In what may be part of the original Democratic National Committee hack, the FBI is currently investigating a possible hack involving the cell phones of a small number of Democratic Party staffers. CNN reports: The development comes on the same day Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told lawmakers that 18 states have asked for help in warding off cyberattacks on … [Link]

Mashable » The most inspiring (or terrifying) monologues in film history

Wednesday 28 September 1:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22219%2fmonologues_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWe all love good dialogue in movies, and two characters talking at cross-purposes creates great dramatic tension.  But sometimes, the best moment in a film comes when one character steps forward and leaves it all on the table in an overwhelming monologueCineFix compiled their top monologues from throughout movie history, from heartbreaking to inspiring to terrifying—and some that are all three.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Anti-Defamation League Declares Pepe the Frog a Hate Symbol

Wednesday 28 September 0:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TIME: The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has declared a popular internet meme depicting a cartoon frog to be a hate symbol. Pepe the Frog's beginnings were unoffensive: he is the creation of comic book creator Matt Furie, who featured the frog as a character in the series Boy's Club beginning in 2005. The character … [Link]

Mashable » A bar used Colin Kaepernick's jersey as a doormat

Wednesday 28 September 0:44:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226202%2f784387968103489dadeeb1026f0235b9Feed-tw Feed-fbSales of Colin Kaepernick's 49ers jersey skyrocketed after the quarterback started his silent protest of racial inequality by kneeling during the national anthem.  But not all have been used to honor the player. One of his jerseys has been put to use as a doormat in Virginia Beach, where Krossroads Rock and Country Bar taped Kaepernick's red No. 7 top to … [Link]

Mashable » Here are the top 5 takeaways from Elon Musk's big Mars speech

Wednesday 28 September 0:41:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226307%2fmuskspacexmarsFeed-tw Feed-fbSpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk has never been shy about his ambitions to save humanity by making it a multiple planet species.  For more than 10 years, the billionaire has championed the idea that humanity's best hope for survival is by extending our reach into the solar system.  During a speech in Guadalaraja, Mexico on Tuesday, Musk finally laid out … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate change could wipe out many food cereals by 2070

Wednesday 28 September 0:31:20 UTC 2016

With their ability to adapt to climate change outstripped by rate of global warming, many grasses, such as wheat, rice and corn may be doomed [Link]

Mashable » The 10 most clever practical special effects in movies

Wednesday 28 September 0:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21842%2fpractical_effects_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCGI effects are amazing, mind-blowing and everywhere you look in Hollywood. But it's amazing what can be, and has been, accomplished without the aid of a computer. CineFix compiled a list of the 10 best practical effects in movie history. Some are classics, while some are surprisingly contemporary. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movies, … [Link]

Slashdot » Aetna To Provide Apple Watch To 50,000 Employees, Subsidize Cost For Customers

Wednesday 28 September 0:15:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Mac Rumors: Insurance company Aetna today announced a major health initiative centered on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, which will see Aetna subsidizing the cost of the Apple Watch for both large employers and individual customers. Starting this fall during open enrollment season, Aetna will subsidize "a significant portion" of the Apple … [Link]

Mashable » Search privately on your iPhone with Google app's new incognito mode

Wednesday 28 September 0:03:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f226132%2fgoogle_02Feed-tw Feed-fbOne of Chrome's more useful features has landed on Google's iOS app.  It now has an incognito mode, just like the browser, so you can search privately.  SEE ALSO: Google launches Allo, its AI-centric messaging app The update, rolled out with the latest app update, allows you to open new incognito sessions directly from the app. As with Chrome, an incognito … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 best rule-breaking movies of all time

Wednesday 28 September 0:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21834%2frule_breaking_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat makes a "rule" of cinema? Why do rules exist? Most importantly, what happens when you break them and defy the audience's expectations? Sometimes it feels like every new movie is just a remake of some other. That’s why it’s so great when a film shakes things up and makes us look at cinematic arts in new and unexpected ways. Here … [Link]

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