John Gordon Ross

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

Mashable » This NBA player's giant hands make a regulation basketball look puny

Friday 30 September 23:52:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231218%2f4c578bed5acd4f41a94b572259eb6b24Feed-tw Feed-fbSee? This is why Philadelphia 76ers fans have been so eager for Joel Embiid to finally play basketball — the dude has physical gifts that, as they say, can't be taught.  Embiid was the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, but missed his first two pro seasons with injuries to his right foot. He's now cleared to play and … [Link]

Mashable » 7 deadly sins, now in 8-bit animation with this ‘Se7en’ remake

Friday 30 September 23:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22632%2fse7en_8_bit_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbSeven deadly sins, seven ways to die… perhaps seven boss fights? At least that's the case in this reimagining of David Fincher's thriller Se7en as an old-school point-and-click video game. Our CineFix series, 8-bit Cinema, remakes your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, 8 Bit Cinema, … [Link]

Mashable » It looks like Donald Trump appeared in a soft core porn film

Friday 30 September 23:37:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231219%2f7d91b97b3f704986b4039a083f2894eeFeed-tw Feed-fb“Check out sex tape," Donald Trump advised in a pre-dawn tweet Friday, in an attempt to discredit the former Miss Universe he once called "Miss Piggy." Well, people did. And they didn't find any evidence that Alicia Machado starred in any such salaciousness, other than a reality show appearance in 2005. On the other hand, some reporters at Buzzfeed have dug … [Link]

Slashdot » New US 'Secret' Clearance Unit Hires Firm Linked To 2014 Hacks

Friday 30 September 23:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: A U.S. government bureau set up to do "secret" and "top secret" security clearance investigations has turned for help to a private company whose login credentials were used in hack attacks that looted the personal data of 22 million current and former federal employees, U.S. officials said on Friday. Their confirmation of … [Link]

Mashable » Make way for the bad guy in this 8-bit 'Scarface' remake

Friday 30 September 23:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22617%2f8bitscarfacenologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbExperience '80s-era Miami with an 8-bit Al Pacino in this old-school twist on the classic crime film, Scarface, brought to you by our CineFix 8-Bit Cinema series. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Al Pacino, Scarface, 8 Bit Cinema, and Cinefix [Link]

Mashable » Rainbow appears over Arnold Palmer's hometown on the day his ashes are spread

Friday 30 September 22:52:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231201%2f49e1186fd636433b9b5c4cac11519c70Feed-tw Feed-fbGolf fans mourned when Arnold Palmer, a legend in the sport, died Sunday at age 87. But it appears the "The King," as he was known, left us with one final miracle.  Palmer's ashes were spread Thursday in his native Pennsylvania — shortly before a beautiful rainbow apparently stretched over the town where the golf icon was born.  SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Slashdot » USB-IF Publishes Audio Over USB Type-C Specifications

Friday 30 September 22:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from AnandTech: The USB Implementers Forum this week published the USB Audio Device Class 3.0 (direct download) specification, which standardizes audio over USB Type-C interface. The new spec enables hardware makers to eliminate traditional 3.5mm mini-jacks from their devices and use USB-C ports to connect headsets and other audio equipment. Makers of peripherals can … [Link]

Mashable » This 8-bit ’Pulp Fiction’ will make you say ‘what’ again

Friday 30 September 22:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22625%2fpulp_fiction_8_bit_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCan you recover Marsellus Wallace's briefcase, while taking his wife out to dance? You can in this classic arcade-style re-imagining of Quentin Tarantino's iconic Pulp Fiction. Set to a MIDI "Miserlou" soundtrack, of course. Our CineFix series, 8-bit Cinemat, transforms your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired animations. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a stunning pup portrait Snoop Dogg painted for his BFF, Martha Stewart

Friday 30 September 22:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231127%2fmarthastewartsnoopdoggFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat do you give the woman who has everything, including a drone army?  An original portrait of a dog, of course! So that's what Snoop Dogg did for his dear friend, Martha Stewart. SEE ALSO: Do not make the mistake of telling Martha Stewart you're famous This is an original Snoop Dogg painting, and Snoop gave it to me as a … [Link]

Slashdot » Newsweek Website Attacked After Report On Trump, Cuban Embargo

Friday 30 September 22:00:00 UTC 2016

After Newsweek published a report titled "How Donald Trump's Company Violated The United States Embargo Against Cuba," the site found itself on the receiving end of a "massive" denial-of-service attack that managed to shut down the site for several hours. TPM reports: Editor-In-Chief Jim Impoco noted that the attack came as the story earned national attention. "Last night we were … [Link]

Mashable » 'Princess Mononoke' trades in anime for 8-bit arcade style

Friday 30 September 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22605%2f8bitprincessmononokenologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbFrom anime to 8-bit: watch our CineFix 8-Bit Cinema series transform the Japanese fantasy film, Princess Mononoke, into an old-school short.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Anime, Japan, Princess Mononoke, and 8 Bit Cinema [Link]

Popular Science » Bees Show Optimism After A Dopamine-Boosting Sweet Treat

Friday 30 September 21:41:10 UTC 2016

Animals Sweet bees are made of these Bumblebees exhibit "emotion–like states" that change their behavior. [Link]

Mashable » 'Do Not Resist:' 6 worrying moments from new film on warrior cops

Friday 30 September 21:31:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229759%2fvanish_dnr_trainingFeed-tw Feed-fbFrom the procession of protesters marching in front of tooled up cops under stormy skies in Ferguson to a devastating shot of a small crouching boy surveying a tribute for Michael Brown, Do Not Resist is not short on powerful moments. The documentary, fêted at film festivals and in theaters nationwide starting Friday, aims to shine a military grade spotlight on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Mean Girls' is just as quotable in this hilarious 8-bit remake

Friday 30 September 21:29:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22599%2f8bitmeangirlsnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCady, Regina, Gretchen and Karen are back—and meaner than ever—in this 8-bit remake of the high-school classic, Mean Girls.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Rachel Mcadams, and Lindsay Lohan [Link]

Popular Science » Marine Corps Commandant Wants A Drone In Every Squad

Friday 30 September 21:28:00 UTC 2016

Military Every Marine an RPA man Marine Corps Commandant wants a drone in every squad by the end of 2017. [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Ask Federal Court To Unseal Years of Surveillance Records

Friday 30 September 21:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Two lawyers and legal researchers based at Stanford University have formally asked a federal court in San Francisco to unseal numerous records of surveillance-related cases, as a way to better understand how authorities seek such powers from judges. This courthouse is responsible for the entire Northern District of California, which includes … [Link]

Mashable » A traffic-stopping porn video took over a billboard for 5 minutes

Friday 30 September 21:05:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230924%2f53cf91b2df444a9e9c388e623b06419aFeed-tw Feed-fbFor five straight minutes, a pornographic film lit up an entire billboard on a busy road in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday. A sexual encounter was aired on the billboard's 250-square-foot electronic screen until the power was cut, The Jakarta Post reported. Local police said it could've been a hack, but right now, it's still not clear why or how the porn … [Link]

Popular Science » From Aphids to Varroa Mites, "Awesome 'Possum" promises to be a veritable science comic encyclopedia

Friday 30 September 21:04:32 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Boxplot Vol. 3 of the hit comic anthology is now on Kickstarter The campaign to fund Awesome 'Possum, a massive science comic anthology, is now going on Kickstarter… [Link]

Mashable » Revenge is just as sweet in 8-bit with this 'Kill Bill' animated short

Friday 30 September 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22597%2f8bitkillbillnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbKill Bill's jumpsuited bride seeks even more bloody revenge in this old-school, 8-bit remake, brought to you by our CineFix 8-Bit Cinema series. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movies, Uma Thurman, Kill Bill, and 8 Bit Cinema [Link]

Mashable » Tom Cruise did his own stunts for the ‘Mission: Impossible’ heist

Friday 30 September 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20692%2fmission_impossible_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt wasn’t until well into Tom Cruise’s career, with the first Mission: Impossible, that huge stunts became part of his repertoire. Our CineFix series, Art of the Scene, looks at the stunt that defined his transition to action star: the heist from CIA headquarters. The white-room heist in Mission: Impossible was the culmination of studio deals, script rewrites, a lot of … [Link]

Mashable » R2-D2 coffee press is your new hope for caffeination

Friday 30 September 20:59:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22913%2fr2d2-coffeemakerFeed-tw Feed-fbR2-D2 is a cool droid, a great friend and a reliable messenger. But wouldn't it be better if it could also dispense coffee? Starting in November, that dream will become reality. In anticipation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, ThinkGeek is releasing a coffee press modeled after the beloved, beepy droid.  SEE ALSO: Channel your inner Kylo Ren with this … [Link]

Mashable » Oculus updates Gear VR app after severe battery drain issues

Friday 30 September 20:59:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230929%2fgettyimages-603110790Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung’s Gear VR headset is one of the most accessible ways to experience virtual reality — but not when it kills your phone's battery.  SEE ALSO: U.S. regulators warn consumers about exploding Samsung washers Oculus issued an app update Friday afternoon after Gear VR users complained about battery issues. The users reported that a previous version of the Oculus app — … [Link]

Popular Science » Self-Driving Chairs And 3D-Printed Bones

Friday 30 September 20:56:29 UTC 2016

Science And more of our favorite images of the week Our 10 favorite images from this week in science and technology news. [Link]

Mashable » 'Loosely Exactly Nicole' gives us new friendship goals

Friday 30 September 20:56:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230833%2fnicoleFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen you've had a long day at work, what you really need is a glass of wine, a date with the couch and a chance to watch your best friend's boyfriend participating in an amateur porno, amiright?  You do if you're Nicole Byer, star of MTV's Loosely Exactly Nicole. In Mashable's exclusive sneak peek from the Oct. 3 episode, Nicole and … [Link]

Mashable » Activist wears month's worth of trash to visualize our wasteful habits

Friday 30 September 20:54:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230366%2f23d4d0df68c74597b81d44d574aca2cdFeed-tw Feed-fbEver wonder how much trash you accumulate in a month? Rob Greenfield, an adventurer and activist in New York City, is on a mission to show you.  In a specially made suit, Greenfield will be wearing every piece of trash he creates for 30 days while living like the average American, creating around 4.5 pounds of trash per day. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Exorcist' sneak peek will give you nightmares for weeks

Friday 30 September 20:53:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22912%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb You're probably already traumatized for life thanks to William Friedkin's seminal '70s film The Exorcist, but the new Fox show of the same name seems equally determined to make sure you never sleep again.  In Mashable's exclusive sneak peek at episode 2 of the horror series, airing tonight, Geena Davis' character makes a chilling midnight discovery that will haunt you … [Link]

Popular Science » German Lifeguards Test A Low-Flying Drone To Save Swimmers

Friday 30 September 20:52:07 UTC 2016

Aviation Flotation devices away! Microdrones quadcopter delivers flotation devices to swimmer in exercise. [Link]

Mashable » The strange saga of the ex-porn star and the fake sports columnist

Friday 30 September 20:41:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230945%2fgettyimages-566440093Feed-tw Feed-fbIf this is the future of sports media, folks, well — good luck!  Welcome to the strange saga of the former porn star and the fake sports columnist.  SEE ALSO: How Lagunitas dodged a drug bust to become a craft beer powerhouse Last we checked in on former porn star Mia Khalifa, she was putting a college football player on blast … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Open Sources a Deep Learning Model For Classifying Pornographic Images

Friday 30 September 20:40:00 UTC 2016

New submitter OWCareers writes: Yahoo today announced its latest open-source release: a model that can figure out if images are specifically pornographic in nature. The system uses a type of artificial intelligence called deep learning, which involves training artificial neural networks on lots of data (like dirty images) and getting them to make inferences about new data. The model that's … [Link]

Mashable » Kesha voices her support for former Miss Universe Alicia Machado

Friday 30 September 20:39:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22896%2fkeshaFeed-tw Feed-fbMonday’s first presidential debate thrust Alicia Machado into the spotlight when Hillary Clinton used the actress and model's Miss Universe experience to underscore Donald Trump's sexist attitude towards women.  On Thursday, Kesha voiced her support for the former Miss Universe winner. SEE ALSO: Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado just became Donald Trump's nightmare I want to give my support and respect … [Link]

Mashable » 7 questions to ask before switching cell phone carriers

Friday 30 September 20:37:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f196770%2ff6ac344a81a542a4850b84acc370fbbfFeed-tw Feed-fbYour current cell phone carrier isn’t cutting it anymore, and you’re ready for a change. But pause before you pull the trigger.  You don’t want to be surprised by hidden costs or merely trade one shoddy carrier for another. To make sure you end up with a better deal, ask yourself these seven questions before you switch. 1. Am I under contract, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Kick-Ass' superheroes transform into 8-bit video game characters

Friday 30 September 20:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22589%2f8bitkickassnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCineFix transforms Dave Lizewski, just your average teenager in Kick-Ass, from his real-life superhero character into the star of his own 8-bit, video game-style short.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Kick Ass, 8 Bit Cinema, Cinefix, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » This U.S. chess champion is missing the world contest in Iran to protest country's hijab policy

Friday 30 September 20:18:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230813%2f0891dac7d30042a19bd80aebe4d1b9e8Feed-tw Feed-fbOne female chess player is protesting Iran's hijab laws by missing the world tournament. Nazi Paikidze-Barnes is the reigning U.S. women's chess champion. But she won't be going to the Women's World Championship being held there in February.  She explained her decision on Friday in a Facebook post in which she called the World Chess Federation's decision to have the contest … [Link]

Mashable » EpiPens cost way less in other countries

Friday 30 September 20:14:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230998%2fgettyimages-594746218Feed-tw Feed-fbThe EpiPen allergy shot, enmeshed in controversy because it sells for almost as much as the latest iPhone in the U.S., costs less than its leather case in Britain. The price of an EpiPen two-pack has surged to more than $600 in the U.S., sparking a political outcry. While the manufacturer, Mylan NV, says it takes home about $274, in the … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Marketplace Shoppers Slam the Spam

Friday 30 September 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Spammy follow-up email messages are turning off Amazon Marketplace shoppers. Shoppers who buy from Amazon's Marketplace typically like the convenience and prices. But many are also unhappy about the barrage of emails that sellers send them after the purchase, notes Fortune. It adds: Sellers deluge often inboxes with requests for product reviews, inquiries about how the process went, and sales … [Link]

Mashable » Arcade game-style 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is out of this world

Friday 30 September 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22576%2f8bitguardiansnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbGuardians of the Galaxy was already fantastic. Why not make it even better with a 8-bit, arcade-style transformation?  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, James Gunn, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, and Zoe Saldana [Link]

Mashable » Bill Clinton had the nerve to keep his buddy Barack Obama waiting

Friday 30 September 19:57:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230887%2f76e5650f6b9d43b69f7a0e5f4fd7a3b5Feed-tw Feed-fbAin’t nobody got time to wait for Bill Clinton … except Barack Obama. Obama, a.k.a president of the United States and extremely loyal friend, waited a very long time for his pal Clinton to board Air Force One. Obama and Clinton were leaving Israel Friday morning after they attended and spoke at the funeral of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, … [Link]

Mashable » Teddy Ruxpin is back and creepier than ever

Friday 30 September 19:57:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230647%2fb4f9ed1ed3c946dd98583f0262a793a8Feed-tw Feed-fbThe original books-on-tape toy Teddy Ruxpin debuted in September 1985.  And now, 31 years later, the magical bear has been resurrected to incorporate the technology of today – and also to become slightly more creepy. SEE ALSO: This toy advert is taking on gender stereotypes and people love it In case you don't remember the original scary toy and its powers … [Link]

Mashable » Movie genres that need to be resurrected

Friday 30 September 19:39:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22906%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_11.16.56_amFeed-tw Feed-fb We miss the movies from way back when, and some movie genres today need to step aside for a comeback! Which genres need to return to theaters? Find out in an all new CineFix Roundtable! Subscribe to CineFix on YouTube for more videos. Apple's incredible space campus is almost ready for Earth Sweden's rope skipping championship routine is a total … [Link]

Popular Science » As Rosetta Spacecraft Crash-Lands Successfully, A Bittersweet Celebration

Friday 30 September 19:33:59 UTC 2016

Space Mission accomplished After traveling 4.9 billion miles, the first spacecraft to orbit a comet ended its mission today by softly “landing” onto Churyumov-Garisemonko or 67/P. [Link]

Mashable » Explore an 8-bit ocean with this old-school 'Finding Nemo' short

Friday 30 September 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22564%2f8bitfindingnemonologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat’s more adorbs than a determined little fish in search of his family alongside his underwater friends? This 8-bit animated short that turns Finding Nemo into a 10-level video-game, courtesy of CineFix's 8-Bit Cinema.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Finding Nemo, 8 Bit Cinema, Cinefix, and Entertainment [Link]

Slashdot » Salesforce Pushes Regulators To Block Microsoft's LinkedIn Deal

Friday 30 September 19:21:00 UTC 2016

Salesforce is urging the European Union to take a closer look at Microsoft's takeover of LinkedIn as EU regulators ask questions on how the software giant could use AI to exploit data from LinkedIn's professionals. Chief Legal Officer Burke Norton said Salesforce plans to tell European and U.S. antitrust officials it has concerns about the acquisition. From a CNN report:"Microsoft's … [Link]

Mashable » When will Apple unveil the new MacBook Pro?

Friday 30 September 19:20:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230432%2fgettyimages-532736676Feed-tw Feed-fbWord on the street is that Apple may unveil its new MacBook Pros at the end of October.  That comes from 9to5Mac, which looks at past history as well as a "sketchy" rumor from The Apple Post about an Oct. 24 event, to conclude that the week before Halloween is when Apple will unveil the new laptops. As for what the … [Link]

Mashable » The Miami Dolphins wore all-orange uniforms and the internet had all kinds of jokes

Friday 30 September 19:15:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230715%2fgettyimages-611801514Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s an orange peel. It's a traffic cone. No, it's the Miami Dolphins. The NFL is trying to "Light Up Thursday Night" this season by introducing "Color Rush" uniforms for Thursday Night Football games. Each team has its own vibrant jersey alternative. The Miami Dolphins introduced theirs on Thursday, unveiling some all-orange duds.  Miami lost 22-7 to the Cincinnati Bengals — … [Link]

Mashable » Congratulations to Taylor Swift, whose friend, Blake Lively, had a baby

Friday 30 September 19:13:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22895%2fblaketaylorFeed-tw Feed-fbFairy godmother Taylor Swift strikes again! According to Page Six, Blake Lively, The Shallows star, has given birth to her second child. But the really, really big news? Her friend, Taylor Swift, rushed to the hospital to be by her side. Now we can rest easy knowing the child of Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds can have a normal upbringing — … [Link]

Mashable » Joe Biden doesn't hold back about Trump's tax comments

Friday 30 September 19:01:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22905%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbDuring an appearance on the Tonight Show, Joe Biden admitted he is "angered" by presidential candidate Donald Trump's flippant tone when it comes to campaign issues. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jimmy Fallon, Tonight Show, Election 2016, and Donald Trump [Link]

Mashable » Young Dodgers fan does 50 push-ups for Yasiel Puig's bat

Friday 30 September 19:00:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230605%2f0d77441ea33e48cc8364196c9018c84eFeed-tw Feed-fbYasiel Puig just executed the next phase of his rebranding campaign.  The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder has been revamping his image this year, shedding the perceived arrogance that came to define his first season in the big leagues and trying his best to be the nice guy — he often tweets #PuigYourFriend.  So, when he noticed a young Dodgers fan holding … [Link]

Mashable » 'Eternal Sunshine' as an 8-bit movie is unforgettable

Friday 30 September 19:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22560%2f8biteternalsunshinenologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbNo matter how hard you try, we bet you won't be able to forget this Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind edition of CineFix's 8-Bit Cinema. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movies, Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey, and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon to Break Open Alexa's Piggy Bank For Record Setting Hackathon Purse

Friday 30 September 18:57:12 UTC 2016

In what appears to be the largest hackathon purse ever, Amazon is launching a year-long competition in search of the Alexa-based socialbot that can carry-on the best 20 minute conversation. The competition is only open to college and university students. [Link]

Mashable » California is making serious progress towards gender inclusive restrooms

Friday 30 September 18:54:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230547%2funnamedFeed-tw Feed-fbCalifornia just passed the United State's most inclusive restroom access law among the states. On Thursday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that requires all public single-occupancy bathrooms in California to be gender inclusive or "universally accessible to all genders." In addition to increasing restroom convenience for all, the bill, which will be put into effect on Mar. 1, 2017 … [Link]

Slashdot » The Smog-Sucking Tower Has Arrived in China

Friday 30 September 18:42:00 UTC 2016

Jamie Fullerton, reporting for Motherboard:Daan Roosegaarde reached into the pocket of his suit jacket, pulled out a plastic bag filled with black powder, and waved it around. "This is Beijing smog," Roosegaarde said, before gesturing to the seven-metre tall, gently humming metal tower we are stood next to in the Chinese capital's art district, 798. "We collected it from the … [Link]

Mashable » Short film shows what 'District 9' would look like in an 8-bit world

Friday 30 September 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22545%2f8bitdistrict9nologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe aliens of District 9 take on a new form, this time as video game characters in this edition of CineFix's 8-Bit Cinema.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Neill Blomkamp, District 9, 8 Bit Cinema, and Cinefix [Link]

Mashable » Quicksilver's bonkers 'X-Men: Apocalypse' rescue, deconstructed

Friday 30 September 18:10:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f220671%2fcf96268311514d3a8b259ec072974d24Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — A month and a half of shooting. A handful of different locations. Seventeen days of work for actor Evan Peters.  "The most complex sequence" in the entirety of X-Men: Apocalypse, according to screenwriter Simon Kinberg. All for less than one second of real-time action. SEE ALSO: 'X-Men: Apocalypse' is fun to laugh at, but still a good time … [Link]

Mashable » 'I will continue to stand on my feet': Alicia Machado responds to Trump's tweetstorm

Friday 30 September 18:09:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230671%2feb4d2aa813fb49c2b3decdb14d2f1461Feed-tw Feed-fbAlicia Machado won't let Donald Trump have the last word with a handful of tweets. Machado, who became acquainted with Trump after she won the 1996 Miss Universe pageant, responded to a Trump Twitter tirade on Friday after the Republican presidential nominee smeared her with a few tweets he sent before sunrise. His latest tirade followed a week-long dispute between the … [Link]

Mashable » People are inserting Donald Trump's sex tape comment into previous presidential speeches

Friday 30 September 18:06:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230618%2fc33dc1e9ff444e5fae1f292c240f7f94Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a first for everything. On Friday morning, Donald Trump became the first presidential candidate to say the words, "check out sex tape." It put almost every presidential speech that came before to PG-rated shame and the witty folk of Twitter didn't fail to notice. Did Crooked Hillary help disgusting (check out sex tape and past) Alicia M become a U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook tests Messenger 'My Day' in another swipe at Snapchat Stories

Friday 30 September 18:04:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230658%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f202651_2fstories_pageFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s quest to be more Snapchat-like is far from over.  Nearly two months after the release of Instagram Stories, Facebook is testing another similar mobile storytelling format inside Messenger. The feature, called Messenger Day or My Day, launched Friday and is apparently only available to Messengers users in Poland. Not unlike in (read: nearly identically to) Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories, … [Link]

Slashdot » Hack iOS 10, Get $1.5 Million

Friday 30 September 18:03:00 UTC 2016

Reader Trailrunner7 writes: The stakes in the vulnerability acquisition and bug bounty game have just gone up several notches, with a well-known security startup now offering $1.5 million for a remote jailbreak in iOS 10.The payout was put on the table Thursday by Zerodium, a company that buys vulnerabilities and exploits for high-value target platforms and applications. The company has … [Link]

Mashable » An 8-bit Harrison Ford hunts for fugitives in this 'Blade Runner' recreation

Friday 30 September 18:00:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22542%2fn7ixmjd3-720Feed-tw Feed-fbHead to a dystopian Los Angeles and hunt for fugitives with Harrison Ford in this 8-bit homage to the sci-fi classic, Blade Runner. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Harrison Ford, Blade Runner, 8 Bit Cinema, and Cinefix [Link]

Mashable » Obama tries to do a split, says he's proud of the U.S. Olympic team

Friday 30 September 17:57:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22884%2fbiles-wh-jwFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Obamas hosted Team USA at the White House to celebrate its monumental achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Obama specifically congratulated the female athletes, who collected a record-breaking number of medals. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Obama, Team Usa, Entertainment, and Sports [Link]

New Scientist – News » First ‘baby dragons’ hatched in captivity reach adolescence

Friday 30 September 17:47:21 UTC 2016

These pink cave amphibians can live to be 100 years old but only lay eggs once or twice a decade. Now we have a unique view of their development [Link]

Mashable » McDonalds releases pumpkin spice fries because our obsession knows no limits

Friday 30 September 17:39:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230563%2ffriespumpkinchocolateFeed-tw Feed-fbPumpkin spice is a rapidly expanding, ruthless empire, and everyone is slowly coming under its mighty reign.  McDonalds Japan may seem far from the pumpkin spice craze that's taken hold over the United States. But recently, the chain came out with groundbreaking news: they, too, had been infected by the bug. McDonalds Japan would now be releasing pumpkin spice and chocolate … [Link]

Mashable » Childhood continues to die: The 'Mrs. Doubtfire' house is now on sale

Friday 30 September 17:33:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230609%2f438055Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s a tough time for Hollywood real estate. Following the announced sales of multiple houses from Harry Potter and a house that got too full, the San Francisco home from Mrs. Doubtfire is now on the market. SEE ALSO: Ignorant muggles put another Harry Potter home up for sale The Hillard family home at 2640 Steiner St. is estimated at a … [Link]

Slashdot » Chromification Continues: Firefox May Use Chrome's PDF and Flash Plugins

Friday 30 September 17:22:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla announced today Project Mortar, an initiative to explore the possibility of deploying alternative technologies in Firefox to replace its internal implementations. The project's first two goals are to test two Chrome plugins within the Firefox codebase. These are PDFium, the Chrome plugin for viewing PDF files, and Pepper Flash, Google's custom implementation of Adobe Flash. … [Link]

Mashable » Adventurer Johnny Strange to be remembered with skateparks in Malibu and Bhutan

Friday 30 September 17:18:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229864%2fdc72b28561764b2688a6413fcf2a4633Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen Johnny Strange was 4 years old, he told his father he could fly.  Little Johnny jumped off the back of a couch and smashed his head, Brian Strange recalled recently, requiring a trip to the hospital.  But Johnny couldn't sit still even at the hospital, racing around until he collided with a gurney and banged his head again.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rosetta’s biggest hits: The comet chaser’s top seven discoveries

Friday 30 September 17:18:42 UTC 2016

Earlier today, the Rosetta spacecraft plunged into oblivion as its 12-year mission came to an end. We take a look back at its achievements [Link]

Mashable » The Unicorn Café is the stuff of a child's imagination

Friday 30 September 17:14:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22873%2funicorn-cafeFeed-tw Feed-fbBangkok’s Unicorn Café looks like the type of magical haven dreamed up in the mind of a 7-year-old.  The fantasy-themed restaurant features pastel walls and banquets, lavish chandeliers and more unicorn toys than any child could ever have time to play with.  SEE ALSO: South Korean cafe makes poop downright adorable In short: It looks like a total delight.  A photo … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Tableau API Suite Enables In-App Data Analytics, Visualizations, and Experiences

Friday 30 September 17:02:52 UTC 2016

Tableau, a data analytics and business intelligence solution provider, has launched new APIs that allow developers to build new apps and services on top of the Tableau platform. To assist, Tableau has expanded its Developer Portal, where Tableau's developer community can share, support and engage each other. [Link]

Popular Science » Headphones You Can Use Right Now With Your iPhone 7

Friday 30 September 16:53:31 UTC 2016

Gadgets The 3.5mm jack is gone, but don't pull your hair out just yet So you’ve upgraded your ancient iPhone 6 to an iPhone 7 and now your headphones are obsolete. Don’t fret. Even though Apple has killed the 3.5mm headphone jack, you can… [Link]

Popular Science » The World’s Largest LEGO Structure Is A Car Ad

Friday 30 September 16:52:32 UTC 2016

Entertainment Land Rover built a London bridge, brick by brick A new bridge covered in LEGOs is the largest LEGO structure in the world… [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton tears Trump apart with 9 tweets

Friday 30 September 16:41:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230533%2fclintonthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbHillary Clinton is firing back at Donald Trump after his harsh Twitter rant this morning. Trump kicked off his Friday by hopping on Twitter to share thoughts about his opponent Hillary Clinton and her decision to include former Miss Universe Alicia Machado, who Trump has referred to as "Miss Piggy" and "Miss Housekeeping," in her presidential campaign. After Trump further bashed … [Link]

Slashdot » Author Says Going Offline For 24 Hours a Week Has Significantly Improved His Health, Sanity and Happiness

Friday 30 September 16:41:00 UTC 2016

You don't need someone to point out to you that you probably spend too many hours on the internet. Maybe it's your job, maybe it's a growing habit, maybe it's both of them. An anonymous reader shared a link on Business Insider, in which an author named Roy Hessel shares what happened after he started to force himself to go … [Link]

Mashable » Solange Knowles' new album is a meditative exploration on being black in America

Friday 30 September 16:38:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230516%2f4b9e80d924634cd5a927d8c1f25fe023Feed-tw Feed-fbJust hours before Solange Knowles’ album A Seat At The Table came out, I washed my hair.  As soon as the water touched it, curls began to form and multiply under the weight of lather. I did what my mother and my aunts taught me to do: combed through the strands with my fingers and, after shaking my head into a … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Death of Skype for Windows Phones Opens New Doors For WebRTC

Friday 30 September 16:37:53 UTC 2016

In the ever-changing landscape of the communications industry, it is no surprise that more change is in the air. Earlier this month, Microsoft made the major announcement that its VoIP system, Skype, will no longer be available as a Windows Phone app. [Link]

Mashable » 18 selfie expressions we've all made at the office

Friday 30 September 16:34:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229460%2funtitled-2Feed-tw Feed-fbYour place of work is a mysterious realm: It can make you experience previously-unimaginable joy one minute, then send you spiraling back towards melancholy the next.     Along the way, there are a variety of facial expressions that depict your precise feeling at a given moment in time — and in many cases, those are the expressions you capture and share … [Link]

Popular Science » Why The Rosetta Spacecraft Had To Die

Friday 30 September 16:33:51 UTC 2016

Space Slow-mo suicide The comet-chasing European spacecraft descended to its death this morning in a controlled crash… [Link]

Mashable » Sweden's rope skipping championship routine is a total delight

Friday 30 September 16:15:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22857%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_10.43.01_amFeed-tw Feed-fb For those who have never seen footage from the World Rope Skipping Championships, the Swedish rope skipping team's from August is a fun place to the start.  Their routine was a combination of dance, gymnastics and double-dutch performed to the tune of Usher and Lil Jon's "Yeah!" Sweden did not win the World Rope Skipping Championship, though. Instead China's Hong … [Link]

Mashable » So, sheet masks for your boobs are a thing

Friday 30 September 16:13:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22850%2fcd98fb5cef4b4903930f7fade1a336e8Feed-tw Feed-fbRelaxing with a nice, 15-minute sheet mask feels so good, we've probably all fantasized about drenching ourselves in that soothing goop from head to toe. Well, actually, you can. There is a sheet mask for practically every part of the body from your lips to your elbows. Now, Korean beauty lovers are touting the benefits of using masks especially made for … [Link]

Mashable » The cinematic art behind the 'Mission: Impossible' vault heist

Friday 30 September 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22180%2faotsmissionimpossiblejw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb It wasn’t until well into Tom Cruise’s career, with the first Mission: Impossible, that huge stunts became part of his repertoire. Our CineFix series, Art of the Scene, looks at the stunt that defined his transition to action star: the heist from CIA headquarters. The white-room heist in Mission: Impossible was the culmination of studio deals, script rewrites, a lot … [Link]

Slashdot » Saudi Arabian Teen Arrested For Online Videos With American Blogger

Friday 30 September 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Mazin Sidahmed and Nicky Woolf, reporting for The Guardian: A male Saudi Arabian teenager has been arrested in Riyadh over a series of online videos of conversations between him and a female Californian streaming-video star that went viral. A Riyadh police spokesperson, Colonel Fawaz Al-Mayman, said the teenager, known online as Abu Sin, was arrested on Sunday for engaging in … [Link]

Mashable » Why IBM Watson is interested in Twitter data and supporting developers

Friday 30 September 15:50:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230374%2fsg_photo_2016Feed-tw Feed-fbIBM Watson can do much more than answer questions on Jeopardy. Earlier this month, the artificial intelligence system created a movie trailer. It also powers driverless cars and is helping doctors with cancer care and research.  Watson is IBM's bet on the next era of computing that is built to understand, reason, learn and interact, according to IBM Watson's Chief Marketing … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Stranger Things' themed club night is taking Britain by storm

Friday 30 September 15:44:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22844%2fstrangest_things_club_nightFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If you were one of the many people who watched Stranger Things and immediately wanted to travel back in time to the '80s (albeit a monster-free '80s, perhaps), then you're in luck. SEE ALSO: 10 questions we need 'Stranger Things' Season 2 to answer A Stranger Things-themed club night called "Strangest Things" is currently sweeping across the UK — … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T To End Targeted Ads Program, Give All Users Lowest Available Price

Friday 30 September 15:21:00 UTC 2016

AT&T has confirmed to ArsTechnica that it is getting rid of Internet Preferences, a controversial program that analyzed home internet customers' web browsing habits in order to serve some targeted ads. From the report:"To simplify our offering for our customers, we plan to end the optional Internet Preferences advertising program related to our fastest Internet speed tiers," an AT&T spokesperson … [Link]

Mashable » The Weeknd drops frenetic new single 'False Alarm'

Friday 30 September 15:13:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230307%2ftheweekndfalsealarmFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you had anything at all to do with Beyoncé's Lemonade, it's appropriate to remind people of that fact in your new banger.  On the Weeknd's synth-heavy new single, "False Alarm," he calls back to his Queen Bey collaboration, "6 Inch," as he alternates between singing and screaming about yet another mysterious woman. Also cocaine, duh.  SEE ALSO: The Weeknd and … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's incredible space campus is almost ready for Earth

Friday 30 September 15:11:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22868%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_11.13.50_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Drone pilot Matthew Roberts just delivered another stunning fly-over of the still-under-construction Apple Campus 2 — often called the "Spaceship Campus."The 4K video, shot sometime in September, shows an almost completely covered circle, rising workout and maintenance facilities, a near-complete product launch auditorium, a parking garage that can hold 11,000(!) cars and nearly covered tunnels. There are also a number … [Link]

Mashable » When handed an ice cream cone, Joe Biden does not miss a beat

Friday 30 September 15:09:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22860%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_10.02.23_amFeed-tw Feed-fb In these fraught political times, we can't take much for granted. But we'll always know that Joe Biden loves ice cream. Case in point: In preparation for a bit, Jimmy Fallon handed our beloved vice president a delicious-looking cone during Thursday's Tonight Show. Instead of waiting for further instructions, Biden takes a huge bite instantly — because, as we know, … [Link]

Popular Science » We Are Closer To Curing All Diseases Than We Think

Friday 30 September 15:09:00 UTC 2016

Health For cancer care, access to treatment may be the biggest obstacle Last week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan announced an ambitious project—to “invest in basic science research with the goal of curing disease.”… [Link]

Mashable » This adorable video about the Rosetta comet mission will make you cry

Friday 30 September 15:07:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22851%2fa20f1c4dc2d34ca498cbfba67d8ca136Feed-tw Feed-fb Europe's Rosetta mission officially ended Friday when the spacecraft purposefully crashed into its comet after spending two year orbiting the icy object in deep space. As the mission came to its end, the European Space Agency (ESA) released a moving, adorable cartoon video showing an animated version of Rosetta's final moments.  SEE ALSO: Bye, bye, Rosetta: The best moments from … [Link]

Popular Science » Six Charts Show Why No One Is Talking About Climate Change

Friday 30 September 14:49:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News The spiral of silence A report suggests there is a spiral of silence around climate change. Few Americans, even those who care about the carbon crisis, chat about climate change with friends… [Link]

Mashable » Will Google really kill its Nexus phones and replace them with Pixel?

Friday 30 September 14:46:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229736%2fmashtalk__1_Feed-tw Feed-fb Next Tuesday is going to be a very big day for Google. The company is hosting an event in San Francisco to presumably announce its new Pixel and Pixel XL Android phones that could replace the Nexus brand and what is shaping up to be a boatload of gadgets. On this week's MashTalk, Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal and Chief … [Link]

Mashable » In hospitals, Apple's app platform becoming a force

Friday 30 September 14:44:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229676%2fgettyimages-529400727Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s app platform has been quietly growing in popularity in U.S. hospitals. Now, the public is getting a look at one of the first apps to be used in a major hospital. HomeHero, a company that provides non-medical home care, is now using a new app created through Apple's CareKit platform in partnership with Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The app … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Launches $2.5 Million Alexa Prize For College Students Building Bots

Friday 30 September 14:42:00 UTC 2016

Amazon has announced the Alexa Prize, a $2.5 million award for college students who develop technology to make it more natural to talk with company's Alexa virtual assistant. Amazon said it hopes to build a socialbot on Alexa which is capable of conversing with people about popular topics and news events. VentureBeat adds: Up to ten teams will be sponsored … [Link]

Mashable » How the scary potential of AI brought tech competitors together

Friday 30 September 14:21:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230239%2fwatch-ai-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWe are racing toward a future we barely understand. Our stuff will be smart, sometimes smarter than us. Our cars will be their own backseat drivers. Our doctors will get second opinions from silicon. Much of the most eye-popping innovation we’ll see in the coming decades will be a direct result of the collection of technologies best known as Artificial Intelligence. … [Link]

Mashable » Trump unleashes tweetstorm on former Miss Universe Alicia Machado

Friday 30 September 14:14:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230251%2fthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump unleashed his notorious Twitter fingers once again, this time targeting former Miss Universe Alicia Machado. Machado has been a topic of intense conversation since the first presidential debate on Monday — and the tweets are the latest installment in the public fight between Machado and Trump.  During the debate, Hillary Clinton brought up Machado's past experiences with Trump — … [Link]

Popular Science » A Device For The Deaf That Lets You "Listen" With Your Skin

Friday 30 September 14:14:21 UTC 2016

DIY Because your skin is an unused sound jack The VEST device lets a wearer "hear" conversations through his skin. [Link]

Slashdot » Avast Not Done With Deal-Making After AVG Buy, But No Rush

Friday 30 September 14:03:00 UTC 2016

Avast Software, maker of the world's most popular computer antivirus program, will need a year to absorb its $1.3 billion buy of rival AVG but may seek further acquisitions before an expected flotation, its chief executive said in an interview, according to Reuters. From a report: Prague-based Avast closed its purchase on Friday of AVG Technologies, another software firm with … [Link]

Mashable » Can you really communicate using iMessage art?

Friday 30 September 13:52:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22802%2fimessage_postFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’re all excited that Apple decided to include drawing capabilities in the new iMessage, but are they really effective for communication?  We put this new feature to the test.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Imessage, Iphone, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » iPhone gets sucked into a treadmill, attains this beautiful round shape

Friday 30 September 13:38:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230209%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_2.41.54_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbEver dropped your phone while running on a treadmill? According to a recent Reddit post, it's actually possible for the treadmill to suck in an iPhone and spit it out on the other side, destroying it in the process.  The end result, however, is far more aesthetically pleasing than one would expect (see photo above). The gently curved shape, the uniformly … [Link]

Mashable » Student invents genius kitchen appliance for people with 1 arm

Friday 30 September 13:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22707%2fwmzrfpop-720Feed-tw Feed-fbLoren Lim is a student and an inventor. He designed an award-winning kitchen appliance, which helps people with one hand, as well as stroke victims, be more independent. He was inspired to create the product by his late uncle, who had suffered a stroke himself. Lim is now going to visit IKEA's headquarters in Sweden to discuss manufacturing opportunities.  Read more…More … [Link]

Mashable » Rosetta bids farewell tweeting cute cartoons in different languages

Friday 30 September 13:25:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230171%2fb7a11fb16d0742c59452abfb3e21cc57Feed-tw Feed-fbEuropean Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft has descended on the surface of the comet it has been orbiting since 2014, ending its mission.  SEE ALSO: Bye, bye, Rosetta: The best moments from the spacecraft's historic mission To celebrate the end of the historic comet mission, the spacecraft's official account has been tweeting cute "mission complete" images in different languages — English, Spanish, … [Link]

Mashable » Vegans embrace the idea of changing the name of vegan cheese to 'Gary'

Friday 30 September 13:15:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230191%2fgettyimages-646199159Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s nothing vegans love more at a dinner party than a nice slice of Gary. "Gary" is a relatively new term the vegan community seems to be adopting following one (presumably non-vegan) person's Facebook rant about vegans calling their cheese-alternatives "cheese." SEE ALSO: Tricked-out vegan milkshakes come to NYC this weekend only Vegan Life Magazine shared the person's Facebook rant, blocking … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rosetta lands on 67P in grand finale to two year comet mission

Friday 30 September 13:10:26 UTC 2016

The European Space Agency's Rosetta probe has reached its final resting place after two years in orbit around comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko [Link]

Slashdot » New iPhone 7 Case Brings Back the Headphone Jack

Friday 30 September 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Apple removed the headphone jack in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, forcing users to use either Bluetooth, the Lightning port or included Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adaptor in order to listen to music through headphones. However, one company took it upon themselves to create an iPhone 7 case with a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack. The company is … [Link]

New Scientist – News » High-living geckos survive snowy peaks by cuddling up

Friday 30 September 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Living at an altitude of up to 4000 metres above sea level, the Atlas Day gecko has a suite of adaptations to help it cope with the cold [Link]

Mashable » Exclusive: Watch the first clip from the 'LEGO Jurassic World' short film

Friday 30 September 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22779%2fmaxresdefault-4Feed-tw Feed-fb Last week, NBCUniversal and the LEGO Group unveiled the first trailer for LEGO Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape, a 24-minute animated short that will debut in five installments on YouTube each day next week before being included as part of a Jurassic World DVD bundle on Oct. 18. Even cooler? A clip from each installment will debut exclusively on Mashable … [Link]

Mashable » Luke Cage is Marvel's most vital hero yet

Friday 30 September 12:56:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230005%2ftiara_sg_103_00017rFeed-tw Feed-fbLuke Cage is Marvel's most important series to date; that fact is undeniable. Much has already been written, eloquently and incisively, about the emotional and cultural significance of a bulletproof black hero in the time of #BlackLivesMatter, and there's no denying the visceral visual impact of an African-American man in a hoodie striding through a hail of gunfire and emerging unscathed.  … [Link]

Mashable » This 3-year-old beauty blogger will show you how to look effortlessly beautiful

Friday 30 September 12:42:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22845%2fb2b38febc7bf4ed897e285f3698f4ef2Feed-tw Feed-fbJust ask the nearest toddler how to look fresh in the morning. 3-year-old Jordyn Peralta from Oahu, Hawaii has the perfect beauty channel for you if you're feeling like you're in a beauty rut. SEE ALSO: Little girl's pep talk gives us serious confidence goals Her technique of blending and "squishing" things onto her face is sure to make anyone feel … [Link]

Mashable » Weight loss app counts calories with your food pics

Friday 30 September 12:34:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229700%2fbe82a89bde2841429ae4487337ba5d31Feed-tw Feed-fbCounting calories is about to get a lot easier. The nutrition tracking app Lose It has introduced a new feature that allows users to count calories in their food by uploading photos. SEE ALSO: Google launches Allo, its AI-centric messaging app Called "Snap it," the feature is out now on both the iOS and Android version of the app.  The weight … [Link]

Mashable » Philippine president compares himself to Hitler in his latest offensive comment

Friday 30 September 12:34:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230089%2fgettyimages-537589532Feed-tw Feed-fbPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made another offensive comment by wrongly citing the number of Jews killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust and comparing the statistics to his anti-drug fight. SEE ALSO: Rodrigo Duterte's string of outrageous and offensive statements During a speech in Davao, Duterte defended his bloody crackdown on drug users and dealers that has left more than … [Link]

Mashable » No, this iPhone 7 probably didn’t just explode on its own

Friday 30 September 12:26:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230040%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_11.17.39_amFeed-tw Feed-fbAn image of a seemingly exploded, badly damaged iPhone 7 Plus surfaced on Reddit Wednesday, and some media outlets (as well as social media) are already comparing this to the seemingly never-ending Samsung Note7 Explodegate. While we don't know what really happened to that iPhone, chances are the incident is very different to what's happening to Samsung's Note7 devices — and … [Link]

Mashable » Haughty swan cares little for your train delay, pesky humans

Friday 30 September 12:26:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22835%2fswan_train_delayFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The UK is swiftly heading towards total, nationwide swan domination. We've had swans being arrested by police. We've had reports of the snowy white brutes terrorising pensioners. And now, to cap it all off, they're even interfering with our sweet rail networks. SEE ALSO: Disgruntled swan struggling through ice is all of us on our morning commutes On Friday … [Link]

Mashable » Indian startup's 'Blink' brings the best features from every smartwatch ever

Friday 30 September 12:14:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230109%2fblink-smartwatch-indiaFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Indian company today announced its take on smartwatches. And it looks impressive. SEE ALSO: Google's big Android Wear 2.0 update is delayed The Blink is a smartwatch which also doubles as a fitness tracker and brings in the best elements from different smartwatches out there.  Developed by Bangalore-based Witworks, the Blink has a stainless steel body which goes with leather … [Link]

Mashable » Could José Fernández win the Cy Young Award? There's a case to be made.

Friday 30 September 12:10:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229551%2f8532e0177dd445079300c7818e8bbad3Feed-tw Feed-fbJosé Fernández's death left the baseball world a bit colder this week, as fans and players remembered a young man whose joy and passion for the game were unparalleled.  The only thing, perhaps, that could measure up to Fernández's personality was his talent. Baseball didn't just lose an incredible human. It lost an ace, one that would have dominated for years … [Link]

Mashable » Can a drone get the mail?

Friday 30 September 12:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22792%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Drones are more than just flying machines, they're household helpers. Watch this drone get the mail! James Corden has sing-off with Shawn Mendes, busts out 90s classics The trailer for Louis Theroux's 'My Scientology Movie' is as intriguing as you'd expect Kiwi guy shows you how to kill a big ‘ol octopus with only your teeth Postmodern Jukebox takes 'Family … [Link]

Mashable » The frozen beauty of Antarctica

Friday 30 September 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21328%2fweb-2844Feed-tw Feed-fbThe image of Antarctica that most people know tends to come from around its edges, where the vast ice sheets meet the sea. But these images, stunning as they may be, do not represent what the continent truly looks like. Antarctica is the coldest, highest and driest of all seven continents. It is similar in size to the United States and Mexico … [Link]

Mashable » Princess Charlotte and Prince George's balloon game reminds us of what childhood's really like

Friday 30 September 11:55:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22839%2fcharlotte-jwFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat is this curse called adulthood? Read more…More about Mashable Video, Balloons, Canada Canadian, Royal Family, and Prince George [Link]

New Scientist – News » Endangered giraffes threatened by Uganda’s oil drilling bid

Friday 30 September 11:49:18 UTC 2016

Plans to drill for oil in one of the last remaining habitats of the highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffe could further threaten this neglected animal [Link]

Mashable » London is trying to find Britney Spears' Instagram crush

Friday 30 September 11:45:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230094%2fitsbritneyFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Britney Spears is in London, and she likes what she sees.  In an Instagram post captioned "The men in London omg", the princess of pop does some hardcore creeping on an oblivious dude she's spotted on a motorbike through her car window. SEE ALSO: Britney Spears got pranked big time by her sons In the video, Spears can be … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden has sing-off with Shawn Mendes, busts out 90s classics

Friday 30 September 11:38:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22832%2fjames_corden_shawn_mendesFeed-tw Feed-fb By the time 2016 is over, James Corden will have dueted his way around the entire pop world. Just a few days ago he was busting out hits alongside The Backstreet Boys, and now he's taking on Shawn Mendes in an intense 90s v. modern music style sing-off. SEE ALSO: James Corden, 'Late Late Show' staff take on Usain Bolt … [Link]

Mashable » Student invents genius kitchen gadget to help people with 1 arm

Friday 30 September 11:10:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22828%2fimg_6217Feed-tw Feed-fb SINGAPORE — It seems obvious, but household chores can be challenging for people who have one arm. Loren Lim, an industrial design student at the National University of Singapore, has come up with a set of kitchen attachments that are aimed at helping people accomplish tasks such as washing the dishes and chopping vegetables. SEE ALSO: Athlete's daredevil wheelchair stunt … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Rosetta’s final landing spot on comet revealed in new image

Friday 30 September 11:07:26 UTC 2016

The latest image – taken from 8.9km above its surface – shows the spacecraft is on track to impact its target in the Ma'at region of the comet, which is littered with boulders [Link]

Mashable » Everything you should watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu is right here

Friday 30 September 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22804%2fst9_postFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’ve rounded up the best new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend.  Check them out above!  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hbo, Hulu, Netflix, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Google has a new central blog called Keyword

Friday 30 September 10:58:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230090%2fgoogleFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle loves blogs. Not only because it bought the blogging platform Blogger back in 2003; the company also posts most company-related news on an ever-increasing number of blogs.  Now, there's a new central place to follow all that stuff: Keyword. Located on the admittedly quite cool web domain "blog.google," Keyword will aggregate Google news in one place — from new Street … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson learns to box like the badass that she is

Friday 30 September 10:33:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230068%2femmaforrealFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — As if Emma Watson wasn't already a complete and total badass. Now, she's learning to box.  SEE ALSO: Emma Watson tweets selfie in support of J.K. Rowling's charity While attending the One Young World Summit in Ottawa, Canada, the British actress took part in a training session with SheFighter, a women's self-defense studio in the Middle East founded by … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Practical Forensic Imaging – $19.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 30 September 10:27:13 UTC 2016

Get "Practical Forensic Imaging" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-10-03 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » You can now use the Samsung Galaxy Note7 on planes in India

Friday 30 September 10:22:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230072%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f198949_2f2ae73025c6cf419aa852fe0ea8799427Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia has lifted the ban on using the Samsung Galaxy Note7 during commercial flights. SEE ALSO: Samsung to begin selling Galaxy Note7 in India before Diwali Amid reports of explosive Note7 earlier this month, India's civil aviation authority, DGCA, had restricted users from turning-on or charging the Galaxy Note 7 when on a flight. They also barred flyers from putting the … [Link]

Slashdot » Oscar Winners, Sports Stars and Bill Gates Are Building Lavish Bunkers

Friday 30 September 10:00:00 UTC 2016

turkeydance quotes a report from Hollywood Reporter: Given the increased frequency of terrorist bombings and mass shootings and an under-lying sense of havoc fed by divisive election politics, it's no surprise that home security is going over the top and hitting luxurious new heights. Or, rather, new lows, as the average depth of a new breed of safe haven that … [Link]

Mashable » Angry customer casually smashes up iPhones in a French Apple Store

Friday 30 September 9:59:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230066%2fiphoneFeed-tw Feed-fbAn angry French customer walked into an Apple Store in Dijon and, armed with a steel ball used in the bowling game pétanque, started smashing iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.  SEE ALSO: Irish government HQ bombarded with apples protesting Apple tax break The man, wearing sunglasses, appears in a video apparently taken by another puzzled customer in the store. As other people … [Link]

Mashable » Uber to make it easier for drivers to own a car in India

Friday 30 September 9:18:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229991%2fgettyimages-460091872Feed-tw Feed-fbWeeks after Indian cab-hailing company Ola said it would make it easier for drivers to afford a car, its global rival Uber has expressed similar intentions for India. Uber already offers similar programs in several other markets where it operates.  SEE ALSO: Taxi drivers hope to beat Uber with their own apps Uber said it will tap Xchange Leasing, its subsidiary … [Link]

Mashable » The trailer for Louis Theroux's 'My Scientology Movie' is as intriguing as you'd expect

Friday 30 September 9:10:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22825%2flouis_theroux_my_scientology_movieFeed-tw Feed-fb For any big Louis Theroux fans out there (i.e. anyone who has ever watched one of his glorious documentaries), this is surely the holy grail. The man who has made a career out of investigating mysterious, obscure and controversial pockets of society is releasing a full-length feature film about the Church of Scientology — and from the looks of the … [Link]

Mashable » An iPhone hack can now be cashed in for $1.5 million

Friday 30 September 9:07:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230004%2f1Feed-tw Feed-fbZerodium, a security company that offers a set of bounties for previously unknown software vulnerabilities, has increased its reward for a working iOS 10 hack to $1.5 million.  Specifically, the company is looking for a zero-day, remote jailbreak in iOS 10 which means removing Apple's software restrictions on an iOS 10 device you don't physically have access to. The "zero-day" bit, … [Link]

Bad Science » Sarepta, eteplirsen: anecdote, data, surrogate outcomes, and the FDA

Friday 30 September 8:55:44 UTC 2016

The Duchenne’s treatment made by Sarepta (eteplirsen) has been in the news this week, as a troubling example of the FDA lowering its bar for approval of new medicines. The FDA expert advisory panel decided not to approve this treatment, because the evidence for any benefit is weak; but there was extensive lobbying from well-organised patients and, eventually, the FDA … [Link]

Mashable » 7 alien facts about 'The Fifth Element' movie

Friday 30 September 7:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21970%2ftydk5thelementnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThat white bandage outfit. Chris Tucker's outrageous bodysuits. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, rounded up seven things you probably didn't know about The Fifth Element's fashion and more.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, The Fifth Element, Things You Didn T Know, Cinefix, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Kiwi guy shows you how to kill a big ‘ol octopus with only your teeth

Friday 30 September 7:20:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22823%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Ah, so that’s how you kill an octopus with your bare hands.  Today's tutorial in squirmy, abject horror comes care of a New Zealander called Josh James a.k.aKiwi Bushman and he's the real deal. Very Sam Neil in Hunt for the Wilderpeople.  He just published a new video to his YouTube channel, which is described as a "mix of random … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about 'The Goonies'

Friday 30 September 7:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21966%2ftydkgooniesnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWord on the street is that a sequel to The Goonies is in the works. Before you pre-order your tickets, refresh your memory with these little-known facts about the original. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, The Goonies, Things You Didn T Know, Cinefix, and Entertainment [Link]

Slashdot » Rosetta Spacecraft Prepares To Land On Comet, Solve Lingering Mysteries

Friday 30 September 7:00:00 UTC 2016

sciencehabit writes from a report via Science Magazine: All good things must come to an end, and so it will be tomorrow when the Rosetta spacecraft makes its planned soft landing onto the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the culmination of 2 years of close-up studies. Solar power has waned as 67P's orbit takes it and Rosetta farther from the sun, … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds gather for Bon Iver show, greeted by cassette player instead

Friday 30 September 6:39:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229974%2ff25f01620bfe46f3a258066ba625ab05Feed-tw Feed-fbCreating hype for their new release is something we expect from musicians, but Bon Iver fans may have expected something different from what they got, on this occasion. The indie band put up 11 images featuring different locations on his Instagram page recently. They all carried same time and date — 6:30 p.m. on Sep. 29. SEE ALSO: We're so proud … [Link]

Mashable » Things you didn’t know about the recent Batman and Superman films

Friday 30 September 6:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21951%2fbatman_superman_tydk_2_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWe only scratched the surface on the Batman and Superman trivia in the last episode, so it’s time to get a bit more recent.  While that episode of our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, covered the '80s and '90s era of superhero movies, this one delves into the little-known facts behind the Dark Knight and Man of Steel films. Subscribe … [Link]

Mashable » Things you didn’t know about the classic Superman and Batman films

Friday 30 September 6:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21875%2fsuperman_batman_1_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbSince there's no sign that Superman and Batman will leave the movie spotlight anytime soon, it seems only right to look back on the classic characters' heroic (and, in some cases, infamous) movie histories. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, digs through the old Richard Donner Superman films and the Tim Burton Batman films on a fact-finding mission worthy of … [Link]

Mashable » 7 high-flying facts about the movie ‘Top Gun’

Friday 30 September 5:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21870%2ftop_gun_tydk_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn 1986, back when Tom Cruise was simply another pretty boy, Top Gun was so popular that it screened in theaters for a full year. So buckle into your fighter jet, because our CineFix series Things You Didn't Know has got enough behind-the-scenes Top Gun facts to give you back that loving feeling.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read … [Link]

Mashable » Stop what you're doing and look at these 23 adorable giant panda cubs

Friday 30 September 5:17:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229958%2fgettyimages-611382876Feed-tw Feed-fbYou know why you're here. You're here to see 23 giant panda cubs, all of which made their public debut on Thursday in Chengdu, in the Sichuan Province of southwest China. SEE ALSO: Malaysia zoo celebrates mummy, daddy and baby pandas' birthdays All the pandas were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding this year, and there was … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about ‘Evil Dead’

Friday 30 September 5:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21857%2fevil_dead_tydk_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the cult classic that spawned re-makes, re-dos and sequels, but even the midnight-screening super-fans out there may not know all seven of these behind-the-scenes facts about the original Evil Dead. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, opens up their Necronomicon Ex Mortis to bring you horrifying (not really) facts about Sam Raimi's classic horror flick. Subscribe to CineFix for … [Link]

Mashable » Kids stuck on a rollercoaster pass the time by dabbing until help arrives

Friday 30 September 4:46:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229939%2fhttp-_2f_2fprod.static9.net.au_2f__2fmedia_2f2016_2f09_2f30_2f12_2f28_2f160930_raw_rcstuck_2Feed-tw Feed-fbIn case roller coasters weren't a rickety mish-mash of nightmares as it is, this one broke down mid-ride at Sea World Australia Friday, leaving all on board teetering high above the ground in high winds. Rather than cowering in fear however, the kids on board celebrated the occasion with the saving power of the dab. SEE ALSO: Chinese couple ties the … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Jurassic World’

Friday 30 September 4:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21850%2fjurassic_park_tydk_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbJurassic Park and Jurassic World brought some of our favorite monsters from extinction into theaters everywhere. Now our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, has dug up a whole nest of facts about the old and new Jurassic films. Prepare to impress all your movie-loving and dino-loving friends at your next Jurassic Park-themed party. Because everyone has Jurassic Park-themed parties. That's … [Link]

Mashable » ‘Star Trek’ was filmed in a brewery, and other little-knowns

Friday 30 September 4:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21454%2fstar_trek_tydk_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe release of Star Trek Beyond marked 50 years of Star Trek staying firmly at the front of the science fiction pack. So our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, went exploring where no man has gone before—and found some little-known facts about the newest series of Star Trek movies (including Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness, too).  Subscribe to … [Link]

Mashable » Young former politician labelled a 'wanker' after visiting ISIS frontline

Friday 30 September 3:32:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229923%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_1.12.54_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbMost people would avoid travelling to the frontlines of the war against Islamic State in northern Iraq. Not Australian former politician Wyatt Roy, 26, whose high-risk trip to the area has been criticised by politicians and the public alike, who've labelled it "stupid" and then some. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton's zen-line reactions to Trump's mansplaining The conservative former MP told SBS … [Link]

Mashable » Why San Francisco hated Michael Bay filming ‘The Rock’ in their city

Friday 30 September 3:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21439%2fthe_rock_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been 20 years since Michael Bay teamed up with Sean Connery and Nic Cage to give us The Rock, a high-octane thriller all about Alcatraz Island. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, digs into some lesser-known facts about this classic Michael Bay action flick. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movies, Sean Connery, … [Link]

Slashdot » The Americas Are Now Officially 'Measles-Free'

Friday 30 September 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: The Americas are now free of measles and we have vaccines to thank, the Pan American Health Organization said earlier this week. This is the first region in the world to be declared measles-free, despite longtime efforts to eliminate the disease entirely. The condition — which causes flu-like symptoms and a … [Link]

Mashable » Why 'Jaws' was one of the most frustrating movies to make

Friday 30 September 3:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21373%2fjaws_tydk_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAs much as everyone loves the movie Jaws, it came very close to not being made. Between long filming days at sea and malfunctioning sharks, things were tough. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, takes a bite out of the famous monster movie with some surprising facts about the biggest shark in movies. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix … [Link]

Mashable » Rescued turtle's return to the sea made easier by child cheer squad

Friday 30 September 2:58:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22811%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_1.05.28_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb If you're familiar with the final scene from Free Willy, you'll know just how cathartic it is to watch an animal be returned to the wild from whence it came. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland, Australia, have documented one such heart-warming return of a rescued turtle named Summer.  More wonderful still is the fact that her release … [Link]

Mashable » Polite guy wins $1 million in lottery store after letting someone cut in front

Friday 30 September 2:41:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229845%2fgettyimages-10148378Feed-tw Feed-fbWoe betide the line cutter. Not only is it rude to push in front of people in a queue; your actions could have million dollar ramifications.  An anonymous New Zealand man has claimed a cool NZ$1 million ($724 000) in lottery winnings after a person cut in front of him in the queue.  SEE ALSO: Woman finds $157,418 lottery ticket while … [Link]

Mashable » Homemade 'Transformers' trailer is all fake muscles and real toys

Friday 30 September 2:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22716%2fhmtransformersnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbOptimus Prime and Bumblebee are back again in the fourth installment of Transformers.  CineFix's Homemade Movies tackled the Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer with a creative combination of live actors and action figures.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Mark Wahlberg, Transformers Age Of Extinction, Trailer, and Transformers [Link]

Mashable » Clever 'Top Gun' dogfight remake combines live-action and toys

Friday 30 September 2:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22704%2fhmtopgunnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMaverick is back in the cockpit of his MiG for the final scene of Top Gun in this stripped-down, homemade re-creation of the film's iconic final dog fight scene. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tom Cruise, Airplanes, Top Gun, and Homemade Movies [Link]

Slashdot » The Psychological Reasons Behind Risky Password Practices

Friday 30 September 1:50:00 UTC 2016

Orome1 quotes a report from Help Net Security: Despite high-profile, large-scale data breaches dominating the news cycle — and repeated recommendations from experts to use strong passwords — consumers have yet to adjust their own behavior when it comes to password reuse. A global Lab42 survey, which polled consumers across the United States, Germany, France, New Zealand, Australia and the … [Link]

Mashable » Nate Parker newly defiant over rape case as alleged victim’s sister calls him 'sinister'

Friday 30 September 1:47:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229729%2fgettyimages-609865598Feed-tw Feed-fbNate Parker has again become defiant over the discussion of a rape charge that he believes is eclipsing the importance of his forthcoming film Birth of a Nation. In an interview with 60 Minutes airing Sunday, Parker declines to apologize to the alleged victim, who died by suicide in 2012. He also suggests that she was untruthful about the incident.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Wonder Woman is bisexual, and it's NBD

Friday 30 September 1:35:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229743%2fwonderwoman.0Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — If you've been reading Greg Rucka's current run on DC Comics' Wonder Woman, this is old news, but for everyone whose familiarity with the 75-year-old heroine is limited to Gal Gadot or Lynda Carter, the comic book writer has confirmed what many have suspected for a while: Wonder Woman, aka Princess Diana of Themyscira, also aka Diana Prince, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Man of Steel' still soars in this low-budget, homemade remake

Friday 30 September 1:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22567%2fman_of_steel_homemade_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMan of Steel was an expensive Superman film. But how would it look if it were made on a home movie budget—which is to say, almost no budget at all? This re-creation was made by Dustin McLean, creator of our CineFix series Homemade Movies, which serves up creative remakes of your favorite movies, trailers and original songs. Every episode is an … [Link]

Mashable » Another Miss Universe contestant recalls being body-shamed by Trump

Friday 30 September 1:26:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229866%2fscreen_shot_2016-09-30_at_10.36.47_amFeed-tw Feed-fbJust days after U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton re-told Alicia Machado's story of reported fat-shaming at the hand of Donald Trump when she was Miss Universe, another contestant from the  beauty pageant has come forward with similar allegations.  Former Miss Australia, Jodie Seal was a fellow contestant in the 1996 pageant alongside Machado and has told Inside Edition that the Republican … [Link]

Slashdot » IBM Buys Promontory Financial Group

Friday 30 September 1:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: IBM said Thursday it plans to acquire compliance consulting firm Promontory Financial Group to bring more financial regulatory expertise to Watson's cognitive computing platform. Promontory is a global consulting operation with an aim of helping banks manage the ever-increasing regulation and risk management requirements in the financial sector. With that in mind, … [Link]

Mashable » Richard Sherman just threw some serious shade at the NFL

Friday 30 September 1:08:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229777%2f660f1574c64f4f93a6a06e463ba7e19dFeed-tw Feed-fbRichard Sherman, the notoriously outspoken Seattle Seahawks cornerback, is back at it again. A week after he spoke for almost three minutes about police brutality at a press conference — and then proceeded to walk out — Sherman shifted his attention to NFL player safety. In a video for The Players' Tribune, Sherman ripped the NFL, calling it a "bottom line … [Link]

Mashable » Idris Elba just casually played a fire DJ set at an Australian nightclub

Friday 30 September 1:03:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229856%2fdfd57df16a764cd390fd25bf50254147Feed-tw Feed-fbBritish actor Idris Elba is quite the keen DJ, if you didn't know already. So even in the midst of a busy Australian stay (filming Thor: Ragnarok with his mates Hiddleston and Hemsworth), the Luther star managed to squeeze in an impromptu gig in at a Sydney club on Thursday night. SEE ALSO: Stars of 'Thor' plug the 'world's best film … [Link]

Mashable » Finish these homemade ‘Mortal Kombat’ costumes of Scorpion and Goro

Friday 30 September 1:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22559%2fmortal_kombat_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're short on the funds, but not on the fatalities, these homemade Mortal Kombat costumes might be just the project for you. Our CineFix series, Homemade Movies, brings you this costume tutorial featuring characters from one of the bloodiest games on the market. Learn how to make your own Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Goro costumes—plus a bonus Kano mask. Subscribe to … [Link]

Mashable » Not an illusion: Lady Gaga to headline Super Bowl halftime show in 2017

Friday 30 September 0:59:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229863%2fctj0i-ewaae1nrlFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Next year's Super Bowl halftime show is guaranteed to be a lot livelier than Coldplay. Lady Gaga confirmed the longstanding rumors Thursday via Twitter that she's set to lead the halftime show at Super Bowl LI in February 2017, and even managed to throw in a sneaky plug for her latest single, "Perfect Illusion," in the process. It's … [Link]

Mashable » 'USA Today's' first endorsement in history is for anyone but Donald Trump

Friday 30 September 0:57:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229827%2fap_413774665272Feed-tw Feed-fbBelieve it or not, there are now just 40 days until the election, and with time pressing on newspapers have begun nailing their colors to the mast. And most of those masts seem to be on Hillary's boat, even if it means breaking from a long tradition. The Cincinnati Enquirer made its first Democratic endorsement in 100 years for Clinton  Friday. … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Rebrands 'Apps for Work' To 'G Suite,' Adds New Features

Friday 30 September 0:50:00 UTC 2016

Google has renamed "Apps for Work" to "G Suite" to "help people everywhere work and innovate together, so businesses can move faster and go bigger." They have also added a bunch of new features, such as a "Quick Access" section for Google Drive for Android that uses machine learning to predict what files you're going to need when you open … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Burton's classic 'Batman' gets a homemade twist

Friday 30 September 0:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22745%2fhmbatman1989nologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb“What are you?!"  "I am Batman." CineFix's Homemade Movies put a new — and homemade — twist on the 1989 classic, Batman. It's just like the original, but filmed in somebody's apartment, with no special effects.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Dc Comics, Batman, Homemade Movies, and Cinefix [Link]

Mashable » Bye, bye, Rosetta: The best moments from the spacecraft's historic mission

Friday 30 September 0:29:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229794%2f3005f6291e6a487faff1f90898fa2c75Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Friday, the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft will descend to the surface of the comet it has been orbiting since 2014, coming to its final resting place as its mission ends.  Rosetta left Earth in 2004 with the Philae lander nestled within it. The two spacecraft got to Comet 67P about 10 years later, with Philae touching down on the … [Link]

Slashdot » The Yahoo Hackers Weren't State-Sponsored, Security Firm Says

Friday 30 September 0:10:00 UTC 2016

itwbennett writes from a report via CSO Online: After Yahoo raised eyebrows in the security community with its claim that state-sponsored hackers were responsible for the history-making breach, security firm InfoArmor now says it has evidence to the contrary. InfoArmor claims to have acquired some of the stolen information as part of its investigation into "Group E," a team of … [Link]

Mashable » Man wearing gorilla mask at Black Lives Matter protest charged with intimidation

Friday 30 September 0:07:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f229709%2f88516a1a5ef34fc380e70a64d48e8180Feed-tw Feed-fbA white student wearing a gorilla mask at a college Black Lives Matter protest was arrested on Wednesday and charged with civil rights intimidation.  Tristan Rettke, 18, was also carrying a rope and several bananas. He's a freshman at East Tennessee State University.  SEE ALSO: Define 'bad dude': The story behind a protester's strong message The student showed up to a … [Link]

Mashable » Homemade ‘Mockingjay’ trailer is rebellion at its most low-budget

Friday 30 September 0:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22553%2fmockingjay_homemade_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbGet ready to stand up and watch this homemade version of the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 trailer, re-created shot-for-shot, without any special effects. Our CineFix series, Homemade Movies, serves up creative remakes of your favorite movies, using only household supplies and no special effects you can't just make at home. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about … [Link]

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