John Gordon Ross

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Geekish

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

Mashable » Facebook gives WhatsApp the Snapchat treatment, too

Monday 3 October 23:42:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233104%2fphone-20__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbWhatsApp will soon look more like Snapchat. The messaging app introduced a set of new camera features Monday that allow you to add Snapchat-like doodles, emoji and text to your photos and videos. SEE ALSO: 5 Snapchat settings you should change right now The update is starting to roll out to the app's Android users now and will be available to … [Link]

Mashable » College football star shares battle with eating disorder in powerful Facebook note

Monday 3 October 23:38:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233177%2f1d1719f46af346649ee73f0be9208725Feed-tw Feed-fbJoey Julius is a pretty tough guy. Just ask ESPN.com, which recently dubbed him "the hardest-hitting kicker in college football." When most folks think "eating disorder," they likely don't picture a college football star. But Julius recently laid bare his own struggle in a personal, powerful Facebook post.  What's more, the Penn State kicker has even offered help to others.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Butterfly hijacks koala's photoshoot by perching on its schnoz for ages

Monday 3 October 23:29:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f19331%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-04_at_9.49.59_amFeed-tw Feed-fb We all have that one friend who refuses to stay out of the spotlight, and it seems this craving for stardom transcends humans. During a photo shoot at Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh, Australia, a monarch butterfly decided to take centre stage, plonking itself on the schnoz of Willow, the one-year-old koala. Willow wasn't fussed however and carried out her … [Link]

Mashable » What Donald Trump got wrong about PTSD

Monday 3 October 23:22:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232767%2fap_16277550885159Feed-tw Feed-fbRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump stoked new controversy on Monday when he implied that "strong" people who serve in combat zones don't develop post-traumatic stress disorder.  SEE ALSO: Insult after insult: All of Trump's ugly campaign rhetoric in one place While the remark did not seem intentionally malicious, it drew sharp criticism from those who felt it reinforced stigma that military … [Link]

Slashdot » The Microsoft Band Is Dead

Monday 3 October 23:20:00 UTC 2016

Microsoft's fitness-band line of devices have not be very well adopted over the years. Last month it was reported that Microsoft will be killing off the Lumia brand in favor of a new Surface Phone brand. Now, it appears the company is discontinuing its Band devices, as it has removed all references to them from its Microsoft Store listing online. … [Link]

Mashable » Movie genres that need to make a comeback

Monday 3 October 23:18:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22810%2frt_-_genres_ytFeed-tw Feed-fbWhich movie genres need to make a comeback? Find out in an all new CineFix Roundtable. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Fatal Attraction, Cinefix Roundtable, Cinefix, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Steve Aoki jumps into esports arena, buys 'Overwatch' champ team Rogue

Monday 3 October 23:08:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233063%2fgettyimages-584802850Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Steve Aoki is the latest celebrity to invest in esports, as the popular DJ — who's also a longtime gamer and occasional Twitch streamer — bought a majority stake in upstart team Rogue.   SEE ALSO: Esports franchise Team Liquid has new owners, investment from Magic Johnson Aoki fans already know the 38-year-old EDM artist as a gaming … [Link]

Popular Science » The Rap Guide To Climate Chaos

Monday 3 October 23:01:36 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Baba Brinkman's latest album includes a guest appearance by Bill Nye Peer-reviewed rap artist Baba Brinkman has a new album about climate change. [Link]

Mashable » Na'Vi becomes one of the best 'CS:GO' teams after big ESL One victory

Monday 3 October 22:55:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232564%2f9d073e7e851a4ac4b398b41ea07a3236Feed-tw Feed-fbNa’Vi completed an undefeated run through the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive grand finals at ESL One New York Sunday night, winning $125,000 and its first big tournament title since January. With this win under Na'Vi's belt, the team is looking like one of the top in the world. SEE ALSO: Na'Vi wins ESL One New York 'CS:GO' finals With new addition to … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Agreed To Destroy Laptops of Clinton Aides With Immunity Deal, Sources Say

Monday 3 October 22:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes a report from Fox News: Immunity deals for two top Hillary Clinton aides included a side arrangement obliging the FBI to destroy their laptops after reviewing the devices, House Judiciary Committee sources told Fox News on Monday. Sources said the arrangement with former Clinton chief of staff Cheryl Mills and ex-campaign staffer Heather Samuelson also … [Link]

Mashable » The police technology intensifying racial discrimination

Monday 3 October 22:36:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230623%2f4356ca409ea84f84b7b92106d23cde92Feed-tw Feed-fbAdvanced surveillance technology is already intensifying racial discrimination at police departments in the United States, and there's a good chance it's going to get worse. Police departments across the country target communities of color with racially-biased policing strategies. This is a fact well-documented by plenty of extensive reviews conducted by the Department of Justice that have unearthed a tremendous number of … [Link]

Mashable » Trump provokes anger by suggesting vets with PTSD are not 'strong'

Monday 3 October 22:18:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233079%2fap_16277754007955Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump stunned his audience (and enraged onlookers on social media) Monday at the Retired American Warriors PAC, in Herndon, Virginia, when he suggested that veterans with PTSD are not "strong." SEE ALSO: Study finds Trump 4 times more likely than Clinton to 'mock or criticize' on Twitter Asked what his approach to tackling PTSD (or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) would be, … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Bans Incentivized Reviews Tied To Free Or Discounted Products

Monday 3 October 22:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Amazon is making a significant change to its Community Guidelines, announced today, which will eliminate any incentivized reviews, except for those that emerge from within its own Amazon Vine program. This program allows Amazon — not the seller or vendor — to identify trusted reviewers, and has a number of controls in … [Link]

Mashable » Man immediately regrets taking bong rips of the world's hottest pepper

Monday 3 October 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23129%2f10e753ce8bef42c4a66a673d9c4ca647Feed-tw Feed-fb It's not recommended anyone eat a Carolina Reaper, the world's hottest pepper. But if you must consume one, whatever you do, do not ingest it with your bong. Budtender, chilihead and YouTuber Ted Barrus recently had the genius idea of testing out one of these peppers using his bong. While plenty of people have posted their unfavorable reactions to eating … [Link]

Mashable » 7 times Google disappointed us

Monday 3 October 21:49:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233002%2fgooglethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbSince Google was founded in 1998, the company has done a great deal for the world of technology. But while there have been some clear successes like Chromecast and Chromebooks, the company has made several attempts to blow our minds that have straight up failed. In hopes of a brighter future full of impressive new hardware, we've decided to revisit seven … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi's Mi Box is everything you want in a streaming device for $69

Monday 3 October 21:43:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232949%2fn85a0632Feed-tw Feed-fbStreaming devices — boxes, dongles and more — are everywhere, now in more than half of American households. From Apple to Google to Amazon, virtually all the major tech companies offer a device for streaming video to a TV. Now add to that list Xiaomi, China's fast-rising smartphone manufacturer with global ambitions. The company just launched the Mi Box in the … [Link]

Mashable » This is what astronauts saw from 250 miles above Category 4 Hurricane Matthew

Monday 3 October 21:43:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233032%2fmatthewissFeed-tw Feed-fbCameras aboard the International Space Station captured a unique view of powerful Hurricane Matthew as it moved toward Haiti on Monday, packing sustained winds of 140 miles per hour.  The storm threatens to unleash a disaster in Haiti, primarily due to its tremendous rainfall potential in a nation that has widespread deforestation. This means that if, as is forecast, up to … [Link]

Mashable » Just try and hide your envy of Barack and Michelle Obama on their anniversary

Monday 3 October 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23119%2fbarackmichelleFeed-tw Feed-fbMonday marks Barack and Michelle Obama's 24th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, the president decided to post an infinitely retweetable photo on Twitter. SEE ALSO: What are Leonardo DiCaprio and President Obama talking about? After a week of sex tapes, subtweeting and leaked tax returns, it can feel great to remember that there's some part of politics that may even be described … [Link]

Slashdot » Sandpoint Town Square Home To First Public Solar Roadways Panel Installation

Monday 3 October 21:20:00 UTC 2016

Two years after the Idaho-based company Solar Roadways exceeded its crowdfunding goal of $1 million for constructing roads that gather solar power, the company has completed its first public installation in the City of Sandpoint, Idaho, where there are 30 tiles currently installed. New Atlas reports: The 150 sq ft (14 sq m) installation in Sandpoint's Jeff Jones Town Square … [Link]

Mashable » Cubs pitcher Jon Lester brilliantly responds to Twitter users who think he's Lester Holt

Monday 3 October 21:19:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233036%2flesterFeed-tw Feed-fbJon Lester is a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Lester Holt is the anchor of NBC Nightly News. They are not the same person.  But they do have two things in common — they're both named Lester and they both use Twitter. So when some viewers of last week's presidential debate shared their thoughts on Twitter, they got their Lesters … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands of Polish women go on strike to protest abortion ban

Monday 3 October 21:18:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232475%2fap_16277470946070Feed-tw Feed-fbWomen in Poland are waging a nationwide strike boycotting school and jobs to protest the introduction of a total ban on abortion.  SEE ALSO: Women in Europe are uniting to fight anti-abortion laws In an event dubbed "Black Monday," thousands of women avoided workplaces and schools, and businesses closed their doors to protest a new law that would criminalise all terminations … [Link]

Popular Science » China Plans A Space Plane For Tourists

Monday 3 October 21:11:49 UTC 2016

Space No boosters included China plans a space plane for space tourism. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Flowroute Expands SDK Program With Introduction of .NET SDK

Monday 3 October 21:10:56 UTC 2016

Flowroute Inc., a provider of calling and messaging services for SaaS-based companies, recently announced the addition of the .NET software development kit (SDK) as part of its SDK program which simplifies the integration and operations of calling and messaging in apps and cloud services. In addition to .NET, the program also maintains SDKs in Python, NodeJS, PHP and Ruby on … [Link]

Mashable » Man has an up close encounter with a trash-eating bear

Monday 3 October 21:02:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23116%2fbear-encounter-ctFeed-tw Feed-fb Although they may look soft and cuddly, bears are anything but adorable creatures. Even ones from Connecticut. A man taking out the trash at his home in Avon, Connecticut, had a close encounter with a bear earlier this summer. The bear was attempting to rummage through his garbage when the man approached, so he quickly stepped onto his pickup truck … [Link]

Mashable » The Joker gives Batman a bad day in this animated short

Monday 3 October 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20825%2fbatman_joker_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbBatman’s life is pretty much nothing but bad days, thanks in no small part to the Joker. Our CineFix series, Bad Days, presents an animated day in the life of the dour caped crusader, as he tries to enjoy some time at the carnival while Joker runs amok.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Animation, … [Link]

Mashable » Ohio State touts football coach's million Twitter followers, more than half of which are apparently fake

Monday 3 October 20:57:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232952%2fap_16262187576276Feed-tw Feed-fbUrban Meyer is the "first coach in football to reach 1 million followers on @twitter," Ohio State blasted out to the world via — what else? — Twitter on Sunday afternoon.  "NO fan base better than #BuckeyeNation!" Meyer followed that up with a tweet of his own, reading in part: "The BEST fans in the land!! Thank you Buckeye Nation!" It … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Endangered frog recovers thanks to resistance to deadly fungus

Monday 3 October 20:30:07 UTC 2016

A Yosemite frog that lost 93 per cent of its habitat and was in decline for over a century has started recovering, raising hope for the survival of other amphibians, too [Link]

Mashable » Girl hit with e-cigarette 'fireball' on Harry Potter ride

Monday 3 October 20:25:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232857%2fap_441066583942Feed-tw Feed-fbA 14-year-old girl was treated for burns Saturday after a malfunctioning e-cigarette shot a "fireball" on the Hogwarts Express train at Universal Orlando in Florida, the Orlando Sentinel reports. She was taking the ride between Universal Studios and the Islands of Adventure park with her family when the device exploded at around 3:30 p.m. local time, police told the paper. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » Hurricane Matthew Is The Most Dangerous Storm Since 2007

Monday 3 October 20:16:49 UTC 2016

Environment Powerful and on its way The behemoth storm Hurricane Matthew is slowly churning towards the Caribbean nations of Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Bahamas… [Link]

Mashable » Flash mob dancers wear pantsuits in support of Hillary Clinton

Monday 3 October 20:12:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23094%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbA flash mob formed in New York's Union Square is supporting presidential candidate Hillary Clinton by dressing in pantsuits and sending a message of positivity and equality. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Election 2016, Flash Mob, Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton [Link]

Mashable » Catch up with 'Arrow' ahead of the Season 5 premiere

Monday 3 October 20:08:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232048%2far423b_0243b2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe CW's Arrow returns to our screens on Oct. 5, and just in case you found yourself stranded on a treacherous island with no TV for the past 12 months, we've compiled a handy guide to the five essential episodes from Season 4 you should watch to prepare you for Season 5.  1.  Episode 401 – "Green Arrow" The premiere marks … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Solange Knowles' album come to life with 2 new music videos

Monday 3 October 20:04:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232817%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-03_at_3.17.20_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbFresh off releasing her fourth album, A Seat At The Table, Solange Knowles has blessed fans with two new music videos.  The tracks "Cranes In The Sky" and "Don't Touch My Hair" both get the beautiful visual treatment, showing the singer performing in luscious landscapes surrounded by dancers and collaborators. The stunning works were directed by Knowles and her husband, music … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Make macOS Sierra Available As Automatic Download Beginning Today

Monday 3 October 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Remember how Microsoft was pushing Windows 10 updates to your computers? That surely made a lot of people furious. Today, Apple told The Loop that it will also begin automatic download of its latest desktop operating system update, macOS Sierra on Macs that are compatible with the new software — provided, automatic downloads are switched on and the Mac has … [Link]

Popular Science » See Hurricane Matthew Live From The International Space Station

Monday 3 October 19:57:18 UTC 2016

Science Here's where to watch the ISS fly over this massive storm Watch the view from space as Hurricane Matthew, a massive storm currently churning north through the Caribbean sea, gathers strength before making landfall tonight. [Link]

Popular Science » FDA Investigating Dangers Of Homeopathic Teething Remedies

Monday 3 October 19:41:54 UTC 2016

Health The products may cause seizures and other problems Homeopathic tablets and gels meant to ease teething pain may in fact be dangerous for kids and infants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. [Link]

Mashable » Battle of the phablets: Google Pixel XL vs. iPhone 7 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 7

Monday 3 October 19:40:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232789%2fphone_vs_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbWhoops! Thanks to a tell-all leak, we know just about all the details for Google's Pixel and Pixel XL Android phones it'll announce in San Francisco on Tuesday. The rumors largely confirm previous reports and suggest the Nexus lineup could be dead. SEE ALSO: Google's big hardware event: What to expect The Pixel will come with a more "normal" 5-inch full … [Link]

Mashable » You will never be surprised by a smartphone launch again

Monday 3 October 19:40:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232624%2f59a9acda83ca433e9d43f12a2d1b0a0aFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s Christmas and under the tree are dozens of presents. Children pad down the steps, brimming with excitement and arguing over who will unwrap their presents first. They stop short, feet from the tree, and are overcome with sadness: None of the presents are wrapped. There are no surprises. There is no magic. This is the modern world of the smartphone … [Link]

Mashable » EarDial wants you to rave without the hearing loss

Monday 3 October 19:31:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232642%2f9d1595b2b1ce4a838ae267393dd1cc7bFeed-tw Feed-fbIt is common knowledge that we lose our hearing with age. It's also common knowledge that attending all your favorite shows speeds up this process significantly. But it shouldn't have to. There are earplugs. And now there are smart earplugsEarDial, a new Kickstarter project by WSE, are transparent earplugs with a special app to promote a safer listening experience.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Pro 'Call of Duty' player's girlfriend tweets more details about fatal crash

Monday 3 October 19:27:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232717%2f52fa5da10fa6482b9c19557e347cb719Feed-tw Feed-fbInvestigators looking into the car wreck that killed professional Call of Duty player Phillip "Phizzurp" Klemenov this weekend said that speed and alcohol may have been a factor, though his girlfriend who survived the wreck insisted that the 23-year-old was sober at the wheel. One passenger, Marcelous Johnson, was also killed. After the news broke Sunday of the late-night, single-car rollover … [Link]

Mashable » A farewell to Meerkat from those who called it a community of friends

Monday 3 October 19:27:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232501%2fmeerkat-1Feed-tw Feed-fbMeerkat is dead. The mobile app that ignited a live-steaming revolution when it made its debut at South by Southwest 2015 was removed from the iOS and Android app stores Friday.  Its funeral has been long awaited as the app battled for attention with Twitter's Periscope and Facebook Live. Meerkat founder and CEO Ben Rubin announced a pivot for his company … [Link]

Slashdot » Ubuntu 16.04 Available in Latest Insider Update To Windows 10

Monday 3 October 19:20:00 UTC 2016

The latest Windows 10 Insider preview — build 14936 — features Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. When a user enables the 'Bash on Ubuntu on Windows' feature for the first time, OMGUbuntu reports, Windows 10 now installs an Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) image instead of Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr). From the report: The updated version of Ubuntu in the WSL only affects … [Link]

Mashable » The Steelers' Antonio Brown got flagged again, this time for pelvic thrusting

Monday 3 October 19:14:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232676%2f6cfca23be97b4f609b8c45579f570421Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst it was his butt. Now it's his pelvis.  After collecting a 15-yard flag and $12,154 fine in Week 1 for twerking after scoring a touchdown, Antonio Brown and his penchant for excessive celebration ran into trouble again on Sunday. This time, a few post-touchdown pelvic thrusts earned him a flag. SEE ALSO: DeSean Jackson wears police tape on his cleats … [Link]

Mashable » Bob Bradley finally gets his shot, an American will manage a Premier League team for first time

Monday 3 October 19:06:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232771%2fap_100618126773Feed-tw Feed-fbThe English Premier League historically represents the pinnacle of professional men's soccer. American men's soccer, historically, represents mediocrity.  Now, for the first time ever, an American will manage a Premier League team.  SEE ALSO: Budding soccer star Christian Pulisic is America's saving grace Premier League club Swansea City named Bob Bradley as its new manager after sacking former headman Francesco Guidolin … [Link]

Popular Science » Japanese Biologist Awarded Nobel Prize

Monday 3 October 19:01:30 UTC 2016

Science For insight into the self-destructive tendencies of cells The first Nobel Prize of 2016 has been awarded to Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi for his work looking into the inner workings of cells. [Link]

Mashable » 'House Divided' — aka the 'Real World' for millennials — debuts on Fullscreen

Monday 3 October 18:53:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232723%2fhouse-divided-fullscreenFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — "Reality TV gold." That's how Amy Bean, who has worked behind the scenes on shows such as The Bachelor and Big Brother, described Fullscreen's House Divided. The TV producer, who had worked in the digital space before, said she was drawn to working on the show because of how passionate the cast members were about politics. "I was … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Underground Railroad,' our next MashReads book, is a harrowing look at American slavery

Monday 3 October 18:52:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231581%2funderground-railroad-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb“If you want to see what this nation is about, you have to ride the rails. Look outside as you speed through, and you'll find the true face of America." So writes Colson Whitehead in his latest novel The Underground Railroad.  The Underground Railroad follows Cora, a girl born into slavery on a Georgia plantation. After witnessing the cruelty of a … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye, Chance and 7 unforgettable moments from The Meadows music festival

Monday 3 October 18:51:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232606%2fchancetherapperFeed-tw Feed-fbNothing ever goes according to plan, and sometimes that means you get to spend the weekend with Chance the Rapper — not the Weeknd, though. He was busy.  After Governors Ball canceled the third day of the festival and enraged Kanye West fans earlier this year, organizers made it up by creating the Meadows Festival to bring West and friends back … [Link]

Mashable » Remastered 'Call of Duty 4' requires 'Infinite Warfare' disc, so go digital

Monday 3 October 18:50:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232640%2fcall-of-duty-modern-warfare-remasteredFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you want to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, you're going to need the original disc for Infinite Warfare in your drive. Unless you buy the game as a download, of course, in which case no discs required. It's been common knowledge for some time now that the remastered Modern Warfare is a bonus included with certain editions of … [Link]

Slashdot » In Canada's North, a Single Satellite Outage Means Losing Basic Services

Monday 3 October 18:41:00 UTC 2016

Jordan Pearson, writing for Motherboard: Around 5 PM Eastern time on Sunday, a satellite providing internet services to most of North America went offline due to a technical glitch, the CBC reported. If you live the vast majority of communities in southern Canada or the US, you probably didn't notice. But in some parts of Canada's sparsely populated North, losing … [Link]

Mashable » Mashable tech and entertainment articles are coming to your ears

Monday 3 October 18:20:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232449%2fgettyimages-534572711Feed-tw Feed-fbMashable, in partnership with SpokenLayer, is now making it easier than ever for you to enjoy your favorite Mashable tech and entertainment articles when you’re on the go.  SpokenLayer works with professional voice talent to convert text to speech; so while on your morning commute, at the gym or while you’re driving, you can now listen to audio versions of Mashable … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat filter freakout leads to adorable moment between father and son

Monday 3 October 18:10:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23086%2f49eddd267194422599d4124de37d697fFeed-tw Feed-fb Sometimes, a Snapchat filter messing up is even more entertaining than the filter itself. While putting a child in front of a Snapchat filter is guaranteed to be entertaining, the beard filter is downright hilarious. Couple the beard with a slight freakout thanks to a sneeze, and this interaction is just downright adorable.  Snapchatting is apparently a new way for … [Link]

Mashable » IMAX to screen all eight 'Harry Potter' films in one magical movie marathon

Monday 3 October 18:01:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232660%2fharry-potterFeed-tw Feed-fbListen, Dumbledore, we know that love is the most powerful magic in the universe, but the screen sorcery of the Harry Potter films inspires much the same sentiment. To prepare for Warner Bros.' forthcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, an adventure taking place in Potter's magical world in the 1920s, the original films will be re-released in IMAX theaters … [Link]

Slashdot » Google, Lagging Amazon, Races Across the Threshold Into the Home

Monday 3 October 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Google will unveil its answer to Amazon's Echo at an event on Tuesday, the New York Times reports. The Google Home device, which looks like an "air freshener," is expected to go on sale later this month (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source), the publication added. The Google Home is powered by what Google calls Assistant, which … [Link]

Mashable » 21 balloon costumes that will make your Halloween party pop

Monday 3 October 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20682%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f208881_2fqjw3uFeed-tw Feed-fbThis year is your year to pop out from the crowd. Not literally, of course. Balloons are an easy way to get creative (and even go big) with your Halloween costume without breaking the bank. SEE ALSO: Here's all the 'Stranger Things' Halloween inspiration you need You can make a fun accessory, turn yourself into a juicy fruit or even sculpt … [Link]

Mashable » This 7-year-old Syrian girl is live-tweeting her life in Aleppo

Monday 3 October 17:58:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232404%2fbanaFeed-tw Feed-fbBana is just 7 years old but she knows how to tweet.  A video posted on her Twitter account @alabedbana shows her back as she stands in front of a window, long hair flowing on a green jumper and fingers in her ears. Loud bombs can be heard in the distance, in the Aleppo night.  SEE ALSO: Heartbreaking photo of a … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Matthew: Potential disaster looms in Haiti, eastern Cuba and Bahamas

Monday 3 October 17:56:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232634%2fmatthewcat4mondayFeed-tw Feed-fbPowerful Hurricane Matthew is moving north toward Haiti, Cuba and eventually the Bahamas, bringing with it the triple threat of storm surge flooding, several feet of rain and damaging winds.  The nation of Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, is in line for an extremely rare and extremely dangerous event: A Category 4 storm making landfall while moving from the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Giant hidden Jupiters may explain lonely planet systems

Monday 3 October 17:52:12 UTC 2016

Undetected huge planets may have booted many of their smaller siblings, explaining why Kepler has seen so many wonky, single-planet systems [Link]

Popular Science » Spaceport America's Open House Was A Tribute To Empty Space

Monday 3 October 17:50:55 UTC 2016

Space Notes from a field trip to New Mexico's commercial spaceport Spaceport America held an open house. It was light on programming. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » New APIs Expand Line's Third Party Integration and Chatbot Capabilities

Monday 3 October 17:46:57 UTC 2016

Messaging app Line first announced chatbots in March of this year. The launch was a test and the company limtied developers to 10,000 bots. Now, Line will take its chatbot game to the next level with the launch of its Messaging API. The Line Messaging API directly aims to simplify bot creation for the developer community. The API brings three … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to take your Instagram game to the next level

Monday 3 October 17:31:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23074%2f06617f228b2b4bf998262281422b8139Feed-tw Feed-fb This is the advice we need to get the most likes we can on Instagram. Online magazine COOPH uses photographer Chris Burkard's social media success to show you how to take your Insta game to the next level.  BRB, looking for amazing lighting. Snapchat filter freakout leads to adorable moment between father and son Snoring dog is your nightmare room … [Link]

Mashable » Perfect photo of Rickie Fowler proves the single life's not so bad

Monday 3 October 17:20:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232643%2fgettyimages-612072420Feed-tw Feed-fbGolfer Rickie Fowler is anyone who's ever found themselves stranded alone in a sea of love. Which is to say, Rickie Fowler is all of us.  After the United States won its first Ryder Cup since 2008 on Sunday, Fowler's teammates got mushy with their significant others. But Fowler, in the middle of it all, had no one to smooch — … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Launches Marketplace On App, Takes On eBay and Craigslist

Monday 3 October 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Facebook today also announced the launch of "Marketplace," allowing users to buy and sell items on the social media platform. The company says more than 450 million people already visit buying and selling groups on Facebook each month. The new service will be available to people over 18 years of age in the United States, the UK, Australia, and New … [Link]

Mashable » Corgi falling off couch is just trying to make it through week

Monday 3 October 17:10:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23039%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-03_at_9.20.09_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Making it through the week is almost as challenging as having short little dog legs.  In an attempt to jump onto the couch, this poor corgi lunged forward with total confidence only to slide right off. And the sadistic person who recorded it captured the affair in slow motion. You can actually see in its eyes the moment it accepted … [Link]

Popular Science » One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism

Monday 3 October 17:10:37 UTC 2016

Health A "monkey-like" immune system that stays calm About one in 10 children infected with HIV have a built-in mechanism in their immune system that protects them from developing AIDS, according to a new study conducted… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Artificial killer cells mimic life as they wipe out opponents

Monday 3 October 16:50:40 UTC 2016

Protocells pitted against one another simulate living predators and their quarry, demonstrating behaviour that could one day deliver drugs [Link]

Mashable » Luke's Diner from 'Gilmore Girls' is coming to your town

Monday 3 October 16:49:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232597%2fluke-danesFeed-tw Feed-fbStars Hollow is real: Pop-ups of Luke's Diner from Gilmore Girls will be giving out free coffee all over the country on Oct. 5, and, in addition to being incredulous (like Luke), we are also delighted. SEE ALSO: 4 things we just learned about the 'Gilmore Girls' revival Though Luke himself would likely disapprove of giving out anything for free, over … [Link]

Popular Science » Where To Watch Google's October 4 Event

Monday 3 October 16:40:11 UTC 2016

Gadgets Here's what to expect Google's October 4 product announcement is happening tomorrow. Here's how to watch online. [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Says It's Taking Some Time Off For Thinking and Waiting To See How the VR Market Shapes Up

Monday 3 October 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Samsung says it is taking some time off to think before creating the next-generation VR headsets. The company said it wants to see the direction the market takes over the next few months and years. The company added that it is satisfied with the progress it has made in the mobile VR space (rightfully so, Samsung is among the frontrunners … [Link]

Mashable » If you're a millennial, you need to start saving more right now

Monday 3 October 16:32:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232599%2fgettyimages-173291529Feed-tw Feed-fbMillennials’ already stretched finances could face a new stress: slower growth of the U.S. economy. Compared with their parents, today’s younger workers may need to save more of their income for retirement, according to a new NerdWallet report. A number of analysts predict that the continuing pattern of slower growth that has taken hold since the Great Recession could cause stock market … [Link]

Bad Science » An audio interview with The Conversation, on smashing the walls of the Ivory Tower

Monday 3 October 16:26:23 UTC 2016

The Conversation is a great media outlet, because it’s run by academic nerds, but made for everyone. I had a nice time chatting with them last week: we discussed transparency, data sharing, statins, research integrity, risk communication, culture shift, academic activism, and why we should kick through the walls of the ivory tower. Caution: contains nerds! theconversation.com/speaking-with-b~ [Link]

Mashable » Will Arnett is bringing 'The Gong Show' back to ABC

Monday 3 October 16:25:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232502%2f0cf14537dea94acab8676901648e2187Feed-tw Feed-fbIt really is the golden age of revivals. ABC announced Monday that the network is renewing the late-1970s comedy talent franchise The Gong Show, to be produced by Will Arnett.  SEE ALSO: Kate McKinnon's jokes destroy Margot Robbie on 'SNL' The Gong Show brings together several reality show formats with doses of absurdist humor; Contestants take the stage for a talent … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian's $4 million wedding ring was reportedly taken in robbery

Monday 3 October 16:17:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232542%2fkimringFeed-tw Feed-fbKim Kardashian West was robbed at gunpoint in her hotel room while visiting Paris for fashion week, according to her publicist and authorities. A police spokesman confirmed that the robbers, who attacked Kardashian West at about 3 a.m. local time, took several million dollars in jewelry. According to The Associated Press, the five armed men dressed as police officers stole a … [Link]

Mashable » Pantsuit flashmob takes over Union Square in homage to Hillary Clinton

Monday 3 October 16:11:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232468%2fd5b9bdae69a04813bf6769d6fa0ddeddFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Sunday, Oct. 2, an enthusiastic flashmob took over New York City's Union Square in homage to Hillary Clinton's signature look. The group, all donning Hillary's classic pantsuit, danced to Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop The Feeling!" in an attempt to "combine art with a bit of activism," Crishon Jerome, one of the dance's co-choreographers, wrote on Facebook. According to the same … [Link]

Popular Science » SpaceX Investigating Possible Sabotage Of Exploded Rocket

Monday 3 October 16:09:13 UTC 2016

Space But, sorry, it's still more likely that SpaceX messed up SpaceX is looking into the Scooby Doo-like possibility that outsiders caused a SpaceX rocket to explode on the launchpad in September. [Link]

Mashable » Watch as powerful Hurricane Matthew heads toward Haiti and Jamaica

Monday 3 October 16:07:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232339%2f261d6004aac6452ba0742c323ce3041fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe extremely powerful Hurricane Matthew is making its way through the central Caribbean. Satellite images on Monday morning showed the dangerous Category 4 storm heading toward Haiti and Jamaica with maximum sustained winds of 130 miles per hour. SEE ALSO: Florida hurricane threat reveals forecasting challenges in social media era The hurricane is expected to approach the two island nations on … [Link]

Mashable » Bloodied man recounts his horrific bear attack in graphic video

Monday 3 October 16:05:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23063%2f28ec9179fce0443e84203348ce3a0cc3Feed-tw Feed-fbWarning: The following video contains graphic images A Montana man had a terrifying, violent encounter with a mother bear and her cubs and he took the time to film the aftermath. Todd Orr posted a Facebook video on Sunday after he was attacked by a mother bear twice before he was finally able to walk to safety. Bloodied and beaten, Orr, … [Link]

Slashdot » Source Code For IoT Botnet 'Mirai' Which Took Down Krebs On Security Website With DDoS Attack Released

Monday 3 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

As if the state of security wasn't already a headache worldwide, we now may have one more reason to worry about: a hacker has made available the source code that could allow more people to wage the kinds of extraordinary large assaults that recently knocked security news site KrebsOnSecurity offline. Brian Krebs reports:The source code that powers the "Internet of … [Link]

Mashable » 17 squirrels that will eat your jack-o'-lantern

Monday 3 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f215070%2fgettyimages-493057705Feed-tw Feed-fbSquirrels, while totally adorable, are the threat of autumn. It's not the kid who will take too many of your candy bars. It's these damn squirrels. SEE ALSO: Here's all the 'Stranger Things' Halloween inspiration you need You've spent hours selecting the perfect pumpkin and carving it just right, but these squirrels have no regard for your time, money or energy.  … [Link]

Mashable » The Joker causes complete mayhem for Batman in this animated short

Monday 3 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22793%2fbaddaysbatmanytFeed-tw Feed-fb Batman's life is pretty much nothing but bad days, thanks in no small part to the Joker. Our CineFix series, Bad Days, presents an animated day in the life of the dour caped crusader, as he tries to enjoy some time at the carnival while Joker runs amok.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/ci~ Alexander Skarsgård tells Jonathan Ross about … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian West robbed at gunpoint in Paris

Monday 3 October 15:56:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23051%2fkim-cleanFeed-tw Feed-fbKim Kardashian West was robbed in Paris and has since left France after speaking with investigators. The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, spoke out against people using the incident to “create controversy” and said the robbers will be traced.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time, Real Time Video, Kanye West, and Jewelry [Link]

Mashable » Woman scares away deadly crocodile with her flip-flop

Monday 3 October 15:47:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232481%2fwomanflopFeed-tw Feed-fbThe flip-flop may be one of the world's most derided sandals, but in the hands of the right woman, it's a deadly weapon. Footage from East Alligator River in Kanatu Park, Australia, show an angry crocodile just feet away from a very calm woman. While most people in this situation would rationally respond by fleeing, this woman decided to take justice … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Men are more violent when there are more women around

Monday 3 October 15:44:29 UTC 2016

Contrary to conventional wisdom, a surplus of men in a society doesn’t equal more violence – in fact, the more men, the better-behaved they become [Link]

Mashable » Google’s big hardware moment is also its biggest test

Monday 3 October 15:40:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232394%2fgoogle_sundar_pichaiFeed-tw Feed-fbFew would argue Android got off to a slow start. Back in 2008, it was the eagerly anticipated Google mobile platform that was supposed to take on the barely year-old Apple iPhone and venerable RIM (BlackBerry). The first Android phone, the HTC-built G1, was unusual and distinctive. It even had a dedicated, physical search button (so Google), but it didn’t inspire … [Link]

Slashdot » Tim Cook Defends Apple's Approach To Security: 'Encryption is Inherently Great'

Monday 3 October 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Apple CEO Tim Cook has once again defended his company's hardline approach to security. At Utah Tech Tour event while taking questions from the audience, Cook said, (via BusinessInsider):"This is one of the biggest issues that we face. Encryption is what makes the public safe. As you know, there are people kept alive because the grid is up. If our … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump was terrible to women during 'The Apprentice,' staffers claim

Monday 3 October 15:11:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232359%2fc070302cb26b469a82e741a3f8ace410Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump was making misogynistic comments long before he decided to run for president, and was especially demeaning towards women during his time on The Apprentice. According to the Associated Press, interviews with more than 20 former crew members, editors and contestants on The Apprentice show Trump is no stranger to bluntly judging women on their physical features.   SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » DIY Mac N' Cheetos pizza is the most disgustingly delicious food mashup yet

Monday 3 October 15:06:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23061%2f077cb978cc8d4197898a615ff9296bd1Feed-tw Feed-fb Gross food mashups have become increasingly popular over he last few years, especially since big chains like Burger King and Taco Bell have embraced the junk foodie culture. But maybe it's time to take a step back and admit that we may have gone too far.  YouTubers Hellthy Junk Food recently concocted a ridiculous mashup, combining mac n' cheese, Cheetos … [Link]

Popular Science » Doctor Accused Of Giving Patients Cat Saliva And Vodka Vaccinations

Monday 3 October 15:06:25 UTC 2016

Health He faces a hearing for his quackery next week For over a decade, a Chicago area doctor has been giving children "alternative" vaccinations, including his own special cocktail of cat spit and vodka. [Link]

Mashable » Alexander Skarsgård tells Jonathan Ross about his night as a drag queen

Monday 3 October 15:05:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23034%2fdragqueensFeed-tw Feed-fb On The Jonathan Ross Show, actor Alexander Skarsgård speaks about that time he donned a wig, dress and heels at the premier of his 2015 film, Diary Of A Teenage Girl. And "Lady Labido" learned something very important from that experience.  Getting ready is fun; "everything after that [is] torture".  SEE ALSO: I communicated like RuPaul for the day and … [Link]

Mashable » Daredevil barely lands risky jump off rocky cliff into the ocean

Monday 3 October 15:01:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23050%2fcced549c024745a782fdfc95a0dc59d8Feed-tw Feed-fb A risky daredevil known as 8booth proves once again that he's skilled in making people's palms sweat.   8booth has been flaunting his fearless jumping skills across the southern California coast recently, jumping from hotel balconies and tall cliff into pools and the rocky coast below. While some of his jumps have gained the attention of police, most of his … [Link]

Mashable » Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to biologist who unraveled cell recycling system

Monday 3 October 14:58:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232411%2f9bb70f2c1bc642f38b749512a9481fddFeed-tw Feed-fbJapanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries on how cells break down and recycle content, a garbage disposal system that scientists hope to harness in the fight against cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases. The Karolinska Institute honored Ohsumi for "brilliant experiments" in the 1990s on autophagy, a phenomenon that literally means "self-eating" and describes … [Link]

Mashable » Apple might release an iPad mini 'Pro'

Monday 3 October 14:47:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232363%2f2015_2f10_2f19_2f89_2f101515ipadm.7adccFeed-tw Feed-fbiPad sales aren't what they used to be. With the release of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, it's clear the iPad's future is for professionals. Apple is rumored to be considering an "iPad mini Pro" with a 7.9-inch screen and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro could be replaced with a slightly larger 10.1-inch model, according to the often-reliable … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen defends Kim Kardashian and explains the weirdness of fame

Monday 3 October 14:41:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232399%2f0be55c621f9d439c91be174b26244855Feed-tw Feed-fbCelebrity culture is a weird phenomenon that Chrissy Teigen knows all too well.  The model and cook book author tweeted about the strange nature of fame in a late night conversation with followers. Her remarks seemed to be spurred by the news broke that Kim Kardashian, a friend of Teigen's, was held at gunpoint and robbed.   SEE ALSO: Millions stolen … [Link]

New Scientist – News » China plans world’s biggest spaceplane to carry 20 tourists

Monday 3 October 14:40:29 UTC 2016

A state-backed agency is testing its first vehicle to send tourists to the edge of space and back – and hopes to fly up to 20 people at a time [Link]

Mashable » 'Skylanders Imaginators' lets players 3D print custom toys

Monday 3 October 14:40:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232366%2fskylanders_20imaginators_e3_create_20your_20own_20skylander_207Feed-tw Feed-fbIn Skylanders Imaginators, players have the ability to custom create their own Skylanders for the first time. Now Activision confirms that they'll be able to buy 3D-printed versions of those creations as toys. The feature is made possible by the newly announced Skylanders Creator app, coming to Android and iOS on Oct. 12. Players create their character inside the game and … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Expands Azure Data Centers To France, Launches Trust Offensive vs AWS, Google

Monday 3 October 14:40:00 UTC 2016

Microsoft announced on Monday that it plans to build its first Azure data center in France this year as part of its $3 billion investment for building cloud services in Europe. The company today also launched a new publication dubbed, Cloud for Global Good with no fewer than 78 public policy recommendations in 15 categories such as data protection and … [Link]

Popular Science » Now Robots Can Be 3D Printed With Customized Shock Absorbers

Monday 3 October 14:21:56 UTC 2016

Technology Braced for landings When we last saw the autonomous cube robots from MIT's MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), they were bouncing happily along in a… [Link]

Mashable » Londoner spends 15 hours stitching the greatest 'Arthur' meme of all time

Monday 3 October 14:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23033%2farthurs_fist_meme_embroideryFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — There are some memes that simply never get old. These tend to be the memes that are the most versatile; the ones that beautifully capture an emotion in a simple image and can be handily applied to a variety of different scenarios. SEE ALSO: 'Arthur' memes will give you a wonderful kind of day but also ruin your childhood … [Link]

Mashable » 5 must-see episodes to help you catch up with 'The Flash'

Monday 3 October 14:04:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231919%2f184a74642e464b529e5afd8bbff0a973Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Flash kicks off its third season on Oct. 4, and considering the agonizing cliffhanger that ended Season 2, Tuesday's premiere can't come soon enough.  Perhaps you've been on the edge of your seat since May, wondering how Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) will handle his latest predicament (no spoilers!), or maybe you're a victim of the Peak TV era and found … [Link]

Mashable » The 7 stages of TV tragedy — and how to deal

Monday 3 October 14:03:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232183%2fistock_woman_tvFeed-tw Feed-fbWARNING: Contains plot spoilers.    Who doesn’t love a little drama — especially when it comes to entertainment. As a dedicated watcher, one thing is certain: Some really awful things can happen to the characters you love during the course of your favourite TV shows.       via GIPHY Don’t despair. When catastrophe hits, keep this guide handy. We’ll walk you … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Releases Messenger Lite For People On Slower Networks and With Old and Basic Android Phones

Monday 3 October 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Facebook has launched a slimmed-down version of its popular Messenger app in an effort to appeal to its users in countries with slower internet access. The app is called Messenger Lite, and it is also aimed at users who have basic Android smartphones. From a CNET article: Facebook Messenger Lite takes up a much smaller amount of a phone's storage … [Link]

Mashable » 4 things 'WALL-E' got right about our tech-obsessed future

Monday 3 October 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22714%2ff6895c4909994e3e8422b0195d9a1a20Feed-tw Feed-fbNissan’s ProPilot self-driving chair brings more to mind than just a novel way to wait in line. If you're having déjà vu, you might be experiencing flashbacks to Pixar's 2008 dystopian film WALL-E.  The plot follows a waste-management robot tasked with cleaning up Earth nearly 700 years in the future. On a spaceship far away, humans have devolved into helpless creatures … [Link]

Mashable » A classic tale of news aggregation gone wrong

Monday 3 October 13:53:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232251%2ffc863d8f17eb4ec9ae8c657ce133b411Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you wanted to trick a bunch of media outlets into picking up a fake viral story, how would you go about it? First, you'd probably choose the state of Florida, which can probably start counting weird news stories among its major exports. Second, you'd throw up a website with a generic newspaper name. Third, come up with some sort of … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver explains the enormous problem of police accountability

Monday 3 October 13:52:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23037%2f3e6e6214a32442b6b050d8db6973c62aFeed-tw Feed-fb In the wake of police shootings, many officers involved are often dismissed as "bad apples." On Sunday's Last Week Tonight, John Oliver explained why this metaphor needs to stop. SEE ALSO: John Oliver proves Trump's scandals are way worse than Clinton's with raisins The segment explored how police are rarely held accountable for misconduct. The frequency of these cases have … [Link]

Popular Science » Could An Antidepressant Help Kids With Down Syndrome?

Monday 3 October 13:41:42 UTC 2016

Health Parents have pushed a potential treatment from chat rooms to clinical trial How Parents Pushed to Test a Down Syndrome Treatment… [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's Echo Dot 2 is the cheap, voice-controlled smart home hub all your rooms need

Monday 3 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230934%2fecho-dot-2-review-2Feed-tw Feed-fbIt hasn't even been six months since I reviewed the Echo Dot, the smaller companion to the full-sized Echo, and I already have the second-generation version in my hands. The new and improved Echo Dot is still a powerful and convenient voice-controlled smart home hub for your home, but it's an even better deal. The Echo Dot is no longer order-only … [Link]

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

Monday 3 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22936%2fc14d30f0f3b24e00a2653c2d2fecf15cFeed-tw Feed-fb The animated short film LEGO Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape debuts this week in five installments on the Jurassic World YouTube channel, and today Mashable brings you an exclusive clip from the second episode. In the second clip (above), rugged dinosaur trainer Owen Grady (AJ Locascio) warns trusted Jurassic World employee Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) not to build a hybrid … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Superfast spinning stars cause strangest weather in the universe

Monday 3 October 12:54:25 UTC 2016

The biggest, hottest stars spin at an extraordinary rate, which could lead to their planets experiencing rapid-fire seasons each year [Link]

Mashable » Snoring dog is your nightmare room mate

Monday 3 October 12:51:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23032%2f66241c9fd50547bba5c8f4816b0141ebFeed-tw Feed-fb Grab your ear plugs. Youtube user Brandi Nichols has an adorable, fluffy dog. However, the giant pup has an incredible snore. Do they sell nose strips for dogs? This fake bike helmet that looks like plastic, toy hair needs to happen Britney Spears plays relatively tame round of 'Never Have I Ever' with Jonathan Ross Volkswagen I.D. concept car gets … [Link]

Mashable » This fake bike helmet that looks like plastic, toy hair needs to happen

Monday 3 October 12:50:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23031%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-03_at_7.37.38_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Style and safety can go hand in hand. In 2015, Simon Higby and Clara Prior Knock at DDB Stockholm and Copenhagen (respectively) set out to create a bicycle helmet that would get kids excited about bicycle safety. For his project, he was inspired by a Playmobil plastic, toy hair piece. Higby collaborated with Danish company MOEF to create the prototype. … [Link]

Mashable » Richard Branson envisions 'sexy hotels' in space

Monday 3 October 12:41:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23029%2fimg_1520Feed-tw Feed-fb Imagine waking up in a little spaceship orbiting around the moon, spending the day hanging out there and then going back to your fancy hotel pod in space for the evening.  Just a daydream? The subject of a sci-fi novel?  Not according to Richard Branson, the British entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Galactic, who envisions a future where private citizens … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hurricane Matthew due to hit Haiti with 210kph winds today

Monday 3 October 12:33:51 UTC 2016

Haiti is bracing itself for the impacts of Category 4 hurricane Matthew, expected to make landfall later today and bring as much as a metre of rain [Link]

Popular Science » We're About To Get Regional Forecasts For Solar Storms

Monday 3 October 12:30:42 UTC 2016

Energy Cloudy with a chance of coronal mass ejection Forecasting the path of a storm is hard enough. But forecasting the path of a storm headed towards Earth from a distance of 92.6 million miles? That's almost… [Link]

Mashable » This average-looking house has a giant skate ramp inside

Monday 3 October 12:24:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232144%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-03_at_11.48.27Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Most property wish lists are pretty straightforward when it comes to house-hunting.  SEE ALSO: Calgary's skaters are so stoked to get their ramps back, my dudes Ensuite bathrooms, spacious bedrooms and a cute garden are all pretty run-of-the-mill. That is, until now. This house — currently up for sale in Terrington St Clement in Norfolk, UK — just upped … [Link]

Mashable » Patrick Stewart answers fans' questions in hilarious live-tweet marathon

Monday 3 October 12:00:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232171%2fsirpatstewFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Sir Pat Stew, we do love you.  To mark the return of his American sitcom series Blunt Talk, the English actor took to Twitter to answer questions. Fans could follow the live-tweet marathon using the hashtag: #AskSirPatStew. SEE ALSO: 29 times Patrick Stewart was hands down the most awesome guy on Twitter And in true Sir Patrick Stewart style, … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook goes after Craigslist with new Marketplace feature

Monday 3 October 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231773%2f0ef6c21c13f64e6d97681285bfe07108Feed-tw Feed-fbAt last, there's another place to sell items to strangers on the internet. Facebook debuted a new "Marketplace" for its iOS and Android apps Monday, allowing users to buy and sell items via a new tab at the bottom of their News Feed. Marketplace will let you make offers for items, but no money is directly exchanged on Facebook's platform, product … [Link]

Mashable » 20 Halloween costumes that are also great dad jokes

Monday 3 October 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21484%2fpun-costumesFeed-tw Feed-fbMake your father proud this Halloween — if not with a steady job, then with a Halloween costume that is also a pun. Here's the thing: dads love dad jokes. So if you become a dad joke, your dad will love you, too. SEE ALSO: Here's all the 'Stranger Things' Halloween inspiration you need Here are 20 of the finest, punniest … [Link]

Slashdot » Vint Cerf Warns About the Perishability Of Human Knowledge

Monday 3 October 11:34:00 UTC 2016

Vint Cerf "worries about the decreasing longevity of our media, and, thus, about our ability as a civilization to self-document — to have a historical record that one day far in the future might be remarked upon and learned from." An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes Motherboard: Magnetic films do not quite have the staying power as clay tablets. Clay tablets … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Medicine Nobel Prize goes to discovery of how our cells recycle

Monday 3 October 11:20:23 UTC 2016

Yoshinori Ohsumi has won 2016's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his 'discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy' – or how our cells recyle their contents [Link]

New Scientist – News » Maths says delaying Article 50 could bring better Brexit deal

Monday 3 October 11:20:19 UTC 2016

UK prime minister Theresa May will trigger talks to quit the EU by April 2017. The science of strategic thinking shows delay is her best bet, says Petros Sekeris [Link]

Mashable » This is the moment Kanye left his concert mid-song to be with Kim

Monday 3 October 10:49:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232069%2fkanyeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Concert-goers were left confused when Kanye West abruptly ended a performance in New York City 20 minutes early, mid-song. Citing a "family emergency," it later became known that his wife Kim Kardashian West reportedly had been robbed at gunpoint while attending Fashion Week in Paris.  SEE ALSO: Kanye West cuts gig short after Kim Kardashian reportedly held at gunpoint … [Link]

Mashable » Cara Delevingne's new optical illusion neck tattoo will hypnotise you

Monday 3 October 10:39:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232068%2fb32653d0788b41c69bf6fb1d008afde8Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Stop what you're doing immediately. Cara Delevingne has a new tattoo and it is kinda hypnotic.  SEE ALSO: Judi Dench got her first tattoo at the age of 81, and here's what it looks like The star went to celebrity tattoo spot Bang Bang studio in New York to add some more ink to her existing tattoo collection.  The … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Virtualization Essentials – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 3 October 10:26:56 UTC 2016

Get "Virtualization Essentials" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-10-04 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Two gorgeous princesses had a storybook engagement photo shoot

Monday 3 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230912%2f74dd37b43b0c4b5085cd4ff10dd2779cFeed-tw Feed-fbOnce upon a time, in 2016, Yalonda and Kayla Solseng realized they were each other's true loves. So they dressed up as their favorite princesses for a stunning Disney-themed engagement photo shoot. SEE ALSO: Woman has super romantic photoshoot with her hot job offer Image: Sun & Moon Photography Image: Taylor Snyder Art & PhotographyThe Solsengs tied the knot on Sept. … [Link]

Mashable » New leak tells us absolutely everything about Google's Pixel phones

Monday 3 October 9:49:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232024%2fpixelFeed-tw Feed-fbSorry Google, the party has been spoiled. UK store Carphone Warehouse posted its Pixel and Pixel XL product pages a bit prematurely, and though the company has taken them down fast, we managed to grab screenshots and a full set of specifications for both devices.  The pages (both the Pixel and Pixel XL pages now return a 404 error), first noticed … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks launches fancy new Reserve outlet at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

Monday 3 October 9:44:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231985%2f46a06a392a2d4f50ae78a3c7cc66d17dFeed-tw Feed-fbStarbucks continues its march against hipster coffee outlets with another fancy Reserve store in Singapore — its seventh in the small island state. SEE ALSO: Starbucks has a spicy new fall drink to challenge the beloved PSL The new store, which opened on Monday at the Marina Bay Sands, brings the siphon brewing method to a Starbucks outlet here for the … [Link]

Mashable » Britney Spears plays relatively tame round of 'Never Have I Ever' with Jonathan Ross

Monday 3 October 9:41:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23019%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-03_at_9.39.49_amFeed-tw Feed-fb In an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Britney Spears plays what turns out to be a relatively tame round of "Never Have I Ever."  The comedian asks her a series of questions, including: "Never have I ever made love listening to one of my own records." SEE ALSO: London is trying to find Britney Spears' Instagram crush But for … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla's car deliveries increase by 70%

Monday 3 October 9:26:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232002%2fteslaFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter an unsatisfying second quarter of 2016, in which the company delivered only 14,402 electric cars, Tesla has delivered a record 24,500 cars in the third quarter, a 70 percent increase. Of these, 15,800 were Model S and 8,700 were Model X vehicles.  Furthermore, the company said Sunday about 5,500 vehicles were in transit to customers at the end of the … [Link]

Mashable » Na'Vi wins ESL One New York 'CS:GO' finals

Monday 3 October 9:12:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231918%2feslonefinalsFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a CS:GO-packed weekend, ESL One New York came down to two teams Sunday night fighting for the biggest piece of the $250,000 prize pool: Na'Vi and Virtus.pro.  Na'Vi defeated Virtus.pro to become the ESL One champions and take home $125,000 after a close 2-1 win, complete with overtime in the final map. SEE ALSO: Na'Vi and Virtus.pro head to the … [Link]

Mashable » Footage from North Korea show devastation in flood-hit area

Monday 3 October 9:06:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232014%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-03_at_4.58.37_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbPYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — One month after devastating floods caused by a typhoon hit a remote area of North Korea, Red Cross officials said Sunday that more help is needed for thousands of displaced people before harsh winter conditions set in. SEE ALSO: How dangerous is North Korea? In this video provided by The Red Cross, people of North Hamgyong … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden silenced Kim Kardashian West haters with one tweet

Monday 3 October 9:03:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232001%2fac77877758204191bf63bce08a5907baFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The world is reeling after Kim Kardashian West was held at gunpoint by masked men dressed as police officers and robbed of jewellery worth several million dollars at a luxury residence in Paris.  SEE ALSO: Millions stolen after Kim Kardashian West held at gunpoint in luxury Paris residence According to French newspaper Le Parisien, Kardashian West was threatened with … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Messenger Lite is here for slow connections and older Androids

Monday 3 October 8:22:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231954%2ffacebook_messenger_liteFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has had a "lite" version of its main app since 2015, giving users with slower phones and poor internet connections a decent way to access the social network. Now, the company has also launched Facebook Messenger Lite for Android, a slimmed-down version of its standalone Messenger app.  In a blog post Monday, Facebook said the app "offers the core features … [Link]

Mashable » Millions stolen after Kim Kardashian West held at gunpoint in luxury Paris residence

Monday 3 October 7:57:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231926%2fbd9eb590147b46d0a5b004b6352dc3bbFeed-tw Feed-fbKim Kardashian West was held at gunpoint and robbed of jewellery worth several million dollars at a luxury residence in Paris, according to her publicist and police.  SEE ALSO: Kanye West played 'Famous' three times in Taylor Swift's hometown A spokesperson for Kardashian West told Mashable, "Kim Kardashian West was held up at gunpoint inside her Paris hotel room this evening, … [Link]

Mashable » There was a double rainbow over Singapore and everybody lost their damn minds

Monday 3 October 7:35:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231890%2fec2c5fb804ce4ac2bb98e1e7f5da2307Feed-tw Feed-fbA double rainbow showed up over most parts of Singapore, just in time for the weekend. It followed a short but fairly heavy shower in the late afternoon, after a string of particularly sunny days in the tropical island. As a result, Singapore got a clear view of a majestic rainbow arcing over the sky, and various social media platforms were … [Link]

Slashdot » India Ratifies The Paris Climate Change Agreement

Monday 3 October 7:34:00 UTC 2016

"India just ratified the Paris climate deal — bringing it extremely close to taking effect," reports the Washington Post, calling India the world's fourth-largest producer of greenhouse gas. An anonymous Slashdot reader quotes NPR's update on the Paris agreement: It will not become binding until it's ratified by 55 countries that contribute a total of at least 55% of global … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook disables user's account for sharing a cat photo

Monday 3 October 6:55:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231631%2fgettyimages-481206055Feed-tw Feed-fbThe internet is full of cute cats, but some can have devastating effects. SEE ALSO: Norway newspaper editor blasts Zuckerberg for censoring iconic Vietnam War photograph On Friday evening, Chennai-based technology blogger Varun Krishnan was locked out of his Facebook account after he shared a photo of an innocent looking cat with a friend. "It might sound stupid but this just … [Link]

Mashable » Uber rolls out scheduled rides for Singapore

Monday 3 October 6:52:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231924%2f4b641efbe06b4b5da8ff7e30a8748a7dFeed-tw Feed-fbUber has finally rolled out scheduled rides in Singapore, allowing users to pre-book a ride up to a month in advance. The feature was previously available in June only for business users here. SEE ALSO: Uber and Lyft are technically illegal in Philadelphia as of today With the feature, riders will get to schedule their trip 15 minutes to 30 days … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon courts Bollywood ahead of Prime Video launch in India

Monday 3 October 5:06:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231584%2fgettyimages-456243640Feed-tw Feed-fbThough Amazon is yet to bring Prime Video to India, it is already trying to scare its global rival Netflix and other local on-demand video streaming services with its money power. SEE ALSO: Amazon partners with Dharma Productions ahead of Prime Video launch in India Amazon India is aggressively partnering with major Indian movie production houses to acquire exclusive rights for … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West cuts gig short after Kim Kardashian reportedly held at gunpoint

Monday 3 October 3:53:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231865%2f2ec725c841d3489aaa01af582520f4f0Feed-tw Feed-fbKanye West cut his headlining set at The Meadows festival in New York City short on Sunday night after his wife, Kim Kardashian West, was reportedly held at gunpoint by armed robbers in Paris.  The rapper was in the middle of performing "Heartless" when he was pulled to the side of the stage. West apologized to the crowd and exited the … [Link]

Mashable » Margot Robbie shows support for marriage equality in Australia on 'SNL' season premiere

Monday 3 October 3:43:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231801%2fgettyimages-584708808Feed-tw Feed-fbFor all the jokes, laughs and lunacy Margot Robbie brought to Saturday Night Live's season 42 premiere last night, there was at least one serious moment.  But it was subtle.  If you weren't paying attention when Robbie introduced The Weeknd's second musical performance of the night, you might have missed the details of her black t-shirt.  SEE ALSO: Lin-Manuel Miranda is … [Link]

Slashdot » Linus Torvalds Officially Announces the Release of Linux Kernel 4.8

Monday 3 October 3:34:00 UTC 2016

Slashdot reader prisoninmate brings news from Softpedia: Today, Linus Torvalds proudly announced the release and availability for download of the Linux 4.8 kernel branch, which is now the latest stable and most advanced one. Linux kernel 4.8 has been in development for the past two months, during which it received no less than eight Release Candidate testing versions that early … [Link]

Mashable » The 17 best ways to combat sexism in the workplace

Monday 3 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f221872%2fleslieknope5Feed-tw Feed-fbSexism in the workplace hasn't disappeared, it's just become harder and harder to identify.  That's the thesis of Jessica Bennett's new book, Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual (For a Sexist Workplace). But instead of bowing down before "Lacthaters" ("the colleague who views the mom on your team as preoccupied and unserious") or just submitting to a Stenographucker (who "treats … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James just endorsed Hillary Clinton for president

Monday 3 October 2:27:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231777%2fljmesi087Feed-tw Feed-fbLeBron James, the four-time NBA MVP and three-time champion, hopes Hillary Clinton will take her talents to the White House in January.  The Cleveland Cavaliers star endorsed Clinton in an op-ed published by Business Insider on Sunday, calling her a "champion for children and their futures." Lebron, a celebrity in Cleveland and native of Ohio, may be an influential voice in … [Link]

Mashable » New 'Pirates' teaser debuts with no sign of Johnny Depp

Monday 3 October 1:57:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23006%2fjavr080Feed-tw Feed-fb The first teaser trailer for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales dropped on Sunday, and if you think the franchise has lost any steam, this video might change your mind.  Focused on the ghastly figure of a rotting Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), the short spot is truly terrifying, and just in time for Halloween fans to … [Link]

Slashdot » WikiLeaks' Big Tuesday Announcement Will Now Take Place Via Video

Monday 3 October 1:41:00 UTC 2016

Long-time Slashdot reader SonicSpike writes that media outlets including Fox News were reporting WikiLeaks cancelled a big announcement scheduled for Tuesday and expected to reveal damaging information about Hillary Clinton. But they were all citing a tweet from NBC as their source. "Due to security concerns at the Ecuadorian Embassy, Julian Assange's balcony announcement on Tues has been cancelled," tweeted … [Link]

Popular Science » This Rocket Failed to Put Soviets on the Moon

Monday 3 October 1:25:25 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Vintage Space The Soviet N-1 rocket was a behemoth, and it blew up four times trying to get cosmonauts to the Moon. [Link]

Mashable » DeSean Jackson wears police tape on his cleats to protest 'senseless killings'

Monday 3 October 0:55:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231718%2fgettyimages-611971166Feed-tw Feed-fbMuch of this young NFL season has been characterized by player protests and creatively designed cleats. On Sunday, DeSean Jackson combined both.  In a statement against police brutality, the Washington Redskins wide receiver sported white and blue cleats with police tape painted on them.  SEE ALSO: Antonio Brown will honor Arnold Palmer with an awesome pair of custom cleats Jackson joins … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2340: The Internet of ransomware things!

Monday 3 October 0:45:32 UTC 2016

JoT thumbIs my fridge on the fritz or is a hacker just happy to see me? If you enjoy our work, we hope you'll consider becoming a patron of our arts. [Link]

Mashable » Na'Vi and Virtus.pro head to the ESL One New York 'CS:GO' finals

Monday 3 October 0:44:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f231630%2feslone2Feed-tw Feed-fbWith only four Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams left on the final day of ESL One New York, everything was on the line in every match. SEE ALSO: ESL One New York 'CS:GO' recap: Na'Vi dominates, Team Liquid beats Fnatic twice Na'Vi and Virtus.pro made it past the semifinals on to the finals after two close matches, denying the South and North … [Link]

Mashable » Video of plane caught in intense crosswinds might totally freak you out

Monday 3 October 0:17:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23002%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Afraid of flying? Then you might not want to watch this.  A YouTube user going by "flugsnug" posted this video of a plane descending Saturday into Birmingham International Airport in England.  SEE ALSO: 100 years of airplane food, as analyzed by discerning kids Strong crosswinds caused the Airbus A321 to pull up right before touching down on the runway. The … [Link]

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