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 » Toronto fan throws full beer can at Orioles outfielder, but he still makes the catch

Wednesday 5 October 23:56:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236688%2f81ee3cedef7a4a6f8236e4f99fae5fdfFeed-tw Feed-fbHyun Soo Kim's Tuesday night included an 0-for-4 performance at the plate and a season-ending loss for his Orioles in Toronto.  To make things even worse for Kim, a Toronto Blue Jays fan fired a full beer can at the outfielder during the seventh inning.  Kim — who was fielding a fly ball, essentially defenseless — made the catch, and the … [Link]

Slashdot » New AI Is Capable of Beating Humans At Doom

Wednesday 5 October 23:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Den of Geek UK: Two students at Carnegie Mellon University have designed an artificial intelligence program that is capable of beating human players in a deathmatch game of 1993's Doom. Guillaume Lample and Devendra Singh Chaplot spent four months developing a program capable of playing first-person shooter games. The program made its debut … [Link]

Mashable » Wakeboarder cruises across flooded vineyard in Australia

Wednesday 5 October 23:41:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23509%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbJosh Cranwell and his mates made the best of an unfortunate situation in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, by wakeboarding in a local vineyard ravaged by flooding. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Water Sports, Australia, Flood, and Wakeboard [Link]

Mashable » How Florida could get slammed twice by Hurricane Matthew in one week

Wednesday 5 October 23:38:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236754%2fhurricanematthewpierFeed-tw Feed-fbJust like with people, the history of tropical cyclones is replete with oddballs and eccentrics. Storms that for one reason or another just seemed to be listening to their own compass, rather than the larger jet stream around them, so to speak.  There was Hurricane Ophelia in 2005, which made two complete loops off the coast of the Southeastern United States … [Link]

Mashable » Daughter writes her father the most adorable get well soon card

Wednesday 5 October 23:12:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23507%2f8eoc2zkgFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes, you just need a little bit of encouragement from your family to get you through the rough times. Redditor Trogdor_a_Burninator has been in the hospital recovering from pancreatitis recently, but he has been receiving support in the form of humor from his teenage daughter. "In the hospital with pancreatitis, this is the get well soon card and my daughter drew … [Link]

Slashdot » Android 7.1 Nougat's Changelog Reveals Pixel-Exclusive Features Not Available To Nexus Devices

Wednesday 5 October 23:10:00 UTC 2016

With the launch of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL yesterday, Google failed to mention the fact that vanilla Android is dead. The Pixel and Pixel XL run Android 7.1 Nougat, custom software made solely for the new Pixel devices and not for past Nexus smartphones. A changelog for Android 7.1 reveals that Nexus smartphones and tablets will not get … [Link]

Mashable » Kid Cudi sparks an important conversation about mental health in black communities

Wednesday 5 October 23:08:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236690%2fap_861746746271Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a Facebook letter posted late Tuesday night, Kid Cudi shared with fans that he was checking himself into rehab to learn the skills needed to tackle depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  "I am not at peace," he wrote. "My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because … [Link]

Mashable » Why Chrissy Teigen made her Twitter account private

Wednesday 5 October 23:01:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236724%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_6.02.21_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbChrissy Teigen is taking a break — of sorts, anyway — from Twitter. The model, author and beloved tweeter made her Twitter account private Tuesday night after speaking at a Hillary Clinton rally in Nevada. Later that night, she confirmed her decision to a curious fan, writing that she was "not strong enough anymore" to keep her account public. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » A heartbreaking superhero funeral for 6-year-old shooting victim

Wednesday 5 October 23:01:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236765%2fd45af5afef504728b81de4b9e043a236Feed-tw Feed-fbIt was a heartbreaking scene in Townsville, South Carolina on Wednesday as 6-year-old Jacob Hall, dressed in a Batman costume was laid to rest, honored with a superhero-themed funeral. Jacob was shot while he was at school last Wednesday, but died in hospital three days later. A 14-year-old boy allegedly killed his father and then drove to the school, where he … [Link]

Mashable » This DIY costume nails Harley Quinn's killer boots

Wednesday 5 October 22:58:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23314%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_2.19.01_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbWho says tattered clothes need to be tossed out? Claire Max has got you covered in this Harley Quinn cosplay tutorial that will fit all your Halloween needs! In each episode of 'DIY Costume Squad' one of our expert hosts shows you how to make your own DIY costume based on popular movie/TV/video game characters. Watch as they transform everyday materials … [Link]

Mashable » 5 years after Steve Jobs' death, we still don't have our next great visionary

Wednesday 5 October 22:51:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236545%2fstvjbs77097080Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the waning days of September, just before the five-year anniversary of the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, a man in France walked into an Apple Store and began methodically smashing iPhones with a metal ball.  The casual destruction of the pricey devices — displayed as art, as Jobs, who died on Oct. 5, 2011, intended — into unrecognizable pieces … [Link]

Mashable » Grindr drops inappropriate tweet during VP debate

Wednesday 5 October 22:35:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236679%2fgrindrFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes comedy goes too far.  Guy Branum, an openly gay comedian, got handed a serve from Twitter on Tuesday night for joking about Trump's deportation plans — because he was the only one laughing. SEE ALSO: The real winner of the VP debate was Tim Kaine's eyebrows Branum, who was live-tweeting the vice presidential debate for Grindr, the men for men … [Link]

Slashdot » Linus Torvalds Says 'Buggy Crap' Made It Into Linux 4.8

Wednesday 5 October 22:30:00 UTC 2016

Two days after Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux 4.8, he began apologizing for a bug fix gone bad. The Register reports: "I'm really sorry I applied that last series from Andrew just before doing the 4.8 release, because they cause problems, and now it is in 4.8 (and that buggy crap is marked for stable too)." The "crap" … [Link]

Mashable » 'Racist' Fox News piece blasted by Asian-Americans and people with basic sense of decency

Wednesday 5 October 22:20:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236689%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_2.41.36_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThis is not "gentle fun." Earlier this week, The O'Reilly Factor sent Jesse Watters to interview people in New York City's Chinatown, ostensibly to talk about the upcoming election.  SEE ALSO: The entire internet gasped at Mike Pence's 'Mexican thing' comment What followed was pretty much every tired, offensive Asian stereotype you could fit into  five minutes of television.  There were … [Link]

Slashdot » Judge Allows Small Businesses To Sue Credit Card Giants For Forcing Them To Adopt Chip Readers

Wednesday 5 October 21:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Computerworld: A federal judge has ruled it is plausible that four national credit-card companies improperly conspired "in lockstep" to set a deadline of Oct. 1, 2015 for requiring retailers to upgrade their technology to accept embedded chip cards for credit and debit card purchases. In an order issued Friday (Case number C 16-01150 … [Link]

Mashable » Computer scientist shuts down mansplainer who told her to learn Java

Wednesday 5 October 21:47:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236472%2funnamed2-1Feed-tw Feed-fbBeing a woman on the internet (or anywhere) is a frustrating experience. Computer scientist and professor at the University of Maryland, Jen Golbeck, like many others on the internet, talks about her life experiences on Twitter. This includes the nuances of being a highly experienced computer wiz in a world where the software doesn't always meet your needs: Sometimes I just … [Link]

Mashable » How Wild Card walk-offs encapsulate the agony and ecstasy of the MLB Playoffs

Wednesday 5 October 21:47:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236162%2fgettyimages-612779786Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you're a Toronto Blue Jays fan today, you love the MLB playoffs. You love the sudden-death drama of the Jays' walk-off victory over Baltimore on Tuesday night. You love the intensity of a one-game, winner-take-all playoff. You're thinking, 'If the Jays can survive that, they'll be unstoppable.' On the other hand, if you're an Orioles fan, you hate the MLB … [Link]

Mashable » Educate yourself on the clown-pocalypse with this extensive map

Wednesday 5 October 21:35:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235941%2f42ba043030bd48dda79db2a71d60f2e1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you're looking to educate yourself on the current clown-pocalypse, this world map has you covered.  The fear of clowns has reached an all-time high since the first clown sighting occurred in August. Over the past few months the creepy-looking, costume-wearing characters have been spotted throughout the United States, and more recently, terrorizing children across the pond in north England. To … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is out of time, despite Jack Dorsey's best turnaround efforts

Wednesday 5 October 21:22:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236233%2fgettyimages-545233570Feed-tw Feed-fbI joined Twitter in 2009 by the prodding of one of my closest friends. I can't recall exactly why she suggested I join, but I remember sitting on her couch and following her along with my sisters, my high school friends and one of my favorite bands.  At the time — with little knowledge of the platform — I tweeted, "WHAT … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's new shopping 'wand' isn't as magical as it sounds

Wednesday 5 October 21:22:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236012%2famazon-dash-scanner-1Feed-tw Feed-fbYou probably know all about Amazon's Dash buttons, the little physical buttons that you can press to re-order more of a specific item. They're the lazy man's ultimate shopping device. Because who can be bothered spending more than the time it takes to press a button on buying toilet paper? The Amazon Dash that you see in the photo above is … [Link]

Mashable » Thanksgiving may no longer be ruined by Black Friday deals

Wednesday 5 October 21:17:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236512%2fshoppingFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery year, Black Friday shopping hours seem to creep closer and closer to the time Thanksgiving dinner is still hot on the table. But, this year, the Mall of America is taking a stand against the trend. The country's biggest mall will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, saying the day should be spent with family rather than than in shopping lines … [Link]

Mashable » For millions in the Southeast, Matthew will be their first hurricane

Wednesday 5 October 21:16:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236035%2f10df003edd9740569f33207387f3c921Feed-tw Feed-fbA lot has changed since a major hurricane last hit Florida, in 2005. Twitter was not a thing. HBO was best known for The Sopranos. Barack Obama was a guy who gave a moving speech at the Democratic National Convention SEE ALSO: Watch as powerful Hurricane Matthew heads toward Haiti and Jamaica Since that time, the coastal population along the southeastern … [Link]

Mashable » Nike made just 89 pairs of the 'Back To The Future' sneakers

Wednesday 5 October 21:14:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23511%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe sneaks, which actually tighten and loosen at the touch of a button, can mostly be won by raffle. Tickets are $10 bucks and all proceeds will go the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Back To The Future, Nike, Nike Mag, and Real Time [Link]

Slashdot » Nokia Makes a Play For 5G With Purchase of US Startup Eta Devices

Wednesday 5 October 21:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Nokia has signaled fresh commitment towards 5G infrastructure with the acquisition of Eta Devices — a small U.S.-based startup that specializes in improving power efficiency at base stations. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based outfit has around 20 staff, some of whom work at its research and development site in Stockholm, Sweden. Nokia said … [Link]

Mashable » Rolling Stones tease music from first studio album in over a decade

Wednesday 5 October 21:03:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236415%2fa45a38e664384f03a5940fee16979244Feed-tw Feed-fbYou can't always get what you want. Other times you get a brand-new Rolling Stones album, which the band teased with a short clip on Twitter.  The Stones haven't released a new album since 2005's A Bigger Bang, but they've been touring steadily. Keith Richards confirmed the band was recording the follow-up record last year, and now it seems that new … [Link]

Mashable » The Pence vs. Kaine VP debate didn't get many viewers

Wednesday 5 October 20:51:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236481%2fap_16279105987718Feed-tw Feed-fbWhoever "won" the Vice Presidential debate (Mike Pence seems to be the favorite but his Mexican comment is not winning him any fans), one thing is certain: it didn't pull in brilliant ratings. In fact, less than half of the 84 million who watched last week's encounter between Trump and Clinton tuned in, according to the Neilsen company. SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Popular Science » Peek At The James Webb Telescope Before It Peers Into Forming Galaxies

Wednesday 5 October 20:30:24 UTC 2016

Space A big, beautiful mirror turns around to say hello It's still on Earth for the next two years, but the James Webb Space Telescope turned around to face the world this week, as it moved into position for preliminary… [Link]

Slashdot » There's Even More Evidence That Fitness Trackers Don't Work

Wednesday 5 October 20:30:00 UTC 2016

Turns out it's really hard to persuade people to exercise — even when they have access to how many steps they've taken, and even when they get paid for it. A staggering 90 percent of people stop wearing fitness trackers when given the choice. Fortune reports: In the new yearlong study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, researchers randomized … [Link]

Mashable » Natalie Portman will break your heart as JFK's widow in first 'Jackie' trailer

Wednesday 5 October 20:24:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23503%2fjackie-movie-natalie-portmantFeed-tw Feed-fb Fox Searchlight has released a powerful trailer for Jackie, the acclaimed drama starring Natalie Portman as JFK's wife Jackie Kennedy during the week following his assassination.  Mashable saw Jackie at the Toronto International Film Festival and was very impressed with Portman's dazzling performance, which is practically a lock to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination. With The Birth of a … [Link]

Mashable » Woman discovers own uncanny resemblance to 'A Bug's Life' children's ride

Wednesday 5 October 20:20:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23477%2fd04490a1d6bc460cb11e5a7d04adca2cFeed-tw Feed-fbCelebrity doppelgängers are fine, but haven't you always wanted to know which character from Disney's A Bug's Life you most resemble? Ha! Us too. That dream has become a reality for well-known Viner Christine Sydelko, who noticed her own resemblance to the Heimlich Chew Chew Train at Disneyland earlier this week. SEE ALSO: Dads find doppelgängers in airport and become fast … [Link]

Mashable » Gamer with cancer gets touching gift from his best friends

Wednesday 5 October 19:51:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23479%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbA group of friends raised money and then built and designed a computer specifically for gaming for their friend who is suffering from Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Friend Goals, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Autonomous Car Passes 2 Million Miles

Wednesday 5 October 19:50:00 UTC 2016

Google said today it recently reached a huge milestone with its autonomous cars. Its cars have logged its two-millionth mile. To put into perspective, Google's self-driving cars have travelled roughly 300 years of human driving. The first million miles took Google six years, the second million came in at 16 months. Recode evaluates how far Google's self-driving cars have come. … [Link]

Mashable » In the interest of blowing your mind, Grimes just dropped 7 new music videos

Wednesday 5 October 19:47:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236332%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_2.47.11_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery single Grimes music video is a visual feast in its own right, so releasing seven videos at once is beautiful torture. Today, she shared a series of videos made over the summer with her brother and frequent video collaborator, Mac Boucher, and best friend, Hana, on the European Ac!d Reign tour.  The trio used just the cell phones, wigs, flowing … [Link]

Popular Science » Thermobaric Bombs And Other Nightmare Weapons Of The Syrian Civil War

Wednesday 5 October 19:45:37 UTC 2016

Military A dismal science What weapons kill civilians in Syria, and how do treaties control them? [Link]

Popular Science » What If the Neighbors Are Watching?

Wednesday 5 October 19:38:30 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News How peer pressure can be used to lower energy bills Opower works with utility companies to convince consumers that saving energy is good for society — and that doing so is part of a belief system practiced by their… [Link]

Mashable » Get down and dirty with this DIY Harley Quinn costume

Wednesday 5 October 19:36:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23496%2fcs_harley_thumb_cfFeed-tw Feed-fb When you need both crazy and cozy, this Harley Quinn costume is all you need this Halloween! In each episode of 'DIY Costume Squad' one of our expert hosts shows you how to make your own DIY costume based on popular movie, TV and video game characters. Watch as they transform everyday materials and store-bought items into fantastic costumes without … [Link]

Mashable » 7 simple DIY equations for totally nailing your Halloween costume this year

Wednesday 5 October 19:36:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f219045%2f2Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the week before Halloween and you don’t have a costume. What do you do?    A. Panic  B. Get creative!    Option B? Us too.     Get crafty by combining thrifty clothing plus brand new Halloween accessories, finessing them with a bit of DIY flair, and creating a unique, fun costume that your friends will talk about for years to … [Link]

Mashable » Smoking Samsung Galaxy Note7 replacement forced a plane evacuation

Wednesday 5 October 19:36:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236333%2fnote7Feed-tw Feed-fbHere we go again. Just when it seemed like things were finally calming down and Samsung's Galaxy Note7 recall was going well, a new doomsday scenario popped up. A Baltimore-bound Southwest Airlines plane was evacuated while it was on the ground at the Louisville International Airport after a passenger's Note7 started smoking, according to WLKY. SEE ALSO: Someone turned Samsung's Note7 … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a fiery, close-up view of Blue Origin's launch test

Wednesday 5 October 19:29:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236293%2f19dd9be7b5b74f05b5a585a938edffb7Feed-tw Feed-fbJeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of space company Blue Origin, shared a key moment from Wednesday's safety test. The video, captured during a live webcast of the New Shepard rocket launch, shows the crew capsule blasting away from the rocket's booster. SEE ALSO: Blue Origin successfully tests its rocket escape system in flight The in-flight escape test was designed to make … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Matthew could damage the U.S.' newest weather satellite before it launches

Wednesday 5 October 19:26:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236366%2fgoesr_clean_roomFeed-tw Feed-fbEven deadly hurricanes appreciate irony once in a while. Lying directly in the path of fearsome Hurricane Matthew, which could become the first Category 3 or stronger hurricane to strike the U.S. since 2005, is America's next-generation, $1.2 billion weather satellite.  The spacecraft, known as GOES-R (GOES stands for "geostationary operational environmental satellite"), is sittiing in a clean room at a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Thousands of animals flock to annual party hosted by starlings

Wednesday 5 October 19:18:39 UTC 2016

A seasonal bounty of food brings together an unusual menagerie of species all gathering under the trees where starlings nest in tropical Australia [Link]

New Scientist – News » Basic common sense is key to building more intelligent machines

Wednesday 5 October 19:18:37 UTC 2016

An unfashionable old technique that helps modern artificial intelligences grasp our world could make them more versatile and better at communicating with us [Link]

New Scientist – News » Print stuff on the go with just your phone and a pen

Wednesday 5 October 19:18:36 UTC 2016

What if everyone carried a tiny 3D printer? A new project imagines what that world would look like — and asks people to try making household objects on the run [Link]

New Scientist – News » Children with fatal muscle disease walk after drug breakthrough

Wednesday 5 October 19:18:35 UTC 2016

Scientists have cracked the biggest obstacle to using "antisense" therapies that have the potential to treat several disorders including Huntington's and Alzheimer's [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mars-like ice rediscovered in Hawaii volcano, but might not last

Wednesday 5 October 19:18:34 UTC 2016

Ice was mysteriously found below the crater of Hawaii's Mauna Kea 50 years ago, but was soon forgotten. Alice Klein joins a search for clues to ice on Mars [Link]

New Scientist – News » 115 might be as old as we can get thanks to our bodies’ limits

Wednesday 5 October 19:18:33 UTC 2016

Maximum lifespan is not rising in step with average lifespan. It could be that the human body has innate limits that prevent most getting any older than 115 [Link]

New Scientist – News » North Korea’s nukes are nearly ready for launch. Now what?

Wednesday 5 October 19:18:32 UTC 2016

Kim Jong-un may soon be able to hit his neighbours, and even the continental US, with Hiroshima-sized nuclear weapons. It’s time to make sure he doesn’t hit the button [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Will the API Kill the Data Scientist?

Wednesday 5 October 19:12:18 UTC 2016

Since PipelineDB released the developer preview of its realtime analytics API, Stride, one is tempted to ask whether APIs in connection with machine learning may replace the growing role of human data scientists in the data analytics space. [Link]

Mashable » Joel Embiid finally played some NBA basketball and it was awesome

Wednesday 5 October 19:10:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236273%2fembiidFeed-tw Feed-fbJoel Embiid, the agile giant whose hands make a regulation basketball look like a child's toy, finally played in a real NBA basketball game Tuesday night.  Well, kind of. It was a pre-season game that didn't really count; the Philadelphia 76ers play their first actual game on Oct. 26. But after a three-year wait, even 13 scant minutes of Embiid — … [Link]

Slashdot » Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phone Catches Fire on Southwest Plane

Wednesday 5 October 19:10:00 UTC 2016

After learning about faulty battery issues in its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, Samsung said it will offer its existing customers a safe, replacement unit. It appears the replacement unit also suffers from the same issue. Jordan Golson, reporting for The Verge: Southwest Airlines flight 944 from Louisville to Baltimore was evacuated this morning while still at the gate because of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Auto ‘finprinting’ identifies individual sharks as they migrate

Wednesday 5 October 19:07:17 UTC 2016

An AI system that uses the unique contours of a shark’s dorsal fin as a biometric could help keep tabs on them as they move around the world [Link]

Mashable » When Kim Kardashian returns to social media, it will be very different

Wednesday 5 October 19:04:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236219%2ff6ef645aad224d01b7ec459053ae4271Feed-tw Feed-fbYou’re going to be seeing a lot less of Kim Kardashian West following her traumatic experience on Sunday, when she was robbed at gunpoint.  According to People, the reality television star turned social media queen and mogul will be cutting down her time in the public eye significantly, including social media. “This scared everyone. They’re not taking chances," says the magazine's … [Link]

Mashable » Jamie Foxx has a lot of enemies in first trailer for 'Sleepless'

Wednesday 5 October 19:00:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23490%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Open Road Films has released the first trailer for Sleepless, a remake of the excellent 2011 French film Sleepless Night that now features Jamie Foxx in the starring role. Foxx plays a crooked Las Vegas cop who steals drugs from a crime lord and finds his teenage son subsequently kidnapped. He has one night to take matters into his own … [Link]

Mashable » Post-tribal drama grips the millennial camp on 'Survivor' tonight

Wednesday 5 October 18:56:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23484%2fsurvivor_clipFeed-tw Feed-fb Oh Hannah. Why did you do the thing? The second episode of Survivor: Millennials Vs. Gen-X ended with a loud bang last week when Hannah's last-minute decision to change her vote — at the urging of another tribemate — delivered the season's first blindside knockout punch. Mari was the target, and she was real salty in the aftermath. In this … [Link]

Mashable » Biker gets instant revenge on hit-and-run driver

Wednesday 5 October 18:50:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23482%2f1470a972b4d342f1825c1a0f2f029591Feed-tw Feed-fb Sometimes, you just have to do the right thing. Motorcyclist and YouTuber RPSTV was driving on Sunday when he witnessed a hit and run, in which a man driving a white Saturn rear ends a Honda stopped in the middle of the street. Immediately, the Honda pulls over, but the Saturn bails on the accident and leaves the scene.  When … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. Southwest faces 99% risk of 'megadroughts' due to climate change

Wednesday 5 October 18:47:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236205%2fgettyimages-591911590Feed-tw Feed-fbThe U.S. Southwest is almost guaranteed to suffer scorching, decades-long "megadroughts" if the world continues producing greenhouse gas emissions at its current pace, a new study warns. Southwestern states could see the risks of megadroughts rise up to 99 percent by the end of this century as global warming drives up regional temperatures, a team of U.S. researchers said. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » This rooftop pool in Switzerland is being called the 'stairway to heaven'

Wednesday 5 October 18:40:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23475%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe pool and spa of the Villa Honegg hotel in Ennetbürgen, Switzerland, features serene views of the surrounding mountains and majestic lake. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Travel Destinations, Travel Leisure, Travel Experience, and Rooftop Pool [Link]

Mashable » The 'Wonderful World of Disney' may soon meet the disastrous world of Trump's tweets

Wednesday 5 October 18:38:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236088%2fphotoFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s rumored that Disney might buy Twitter. With this acquisition, there will be a lot of content that would be extremely at odds with Disney's brand. Donald Trump's tweets, for instance. SEE ALSO: Attention '90s Disney fans: 'Halloweentown' is actually a real place While we anxiously wait for the final news to be released, we've paired some of our favorite Disney … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Blue Origin test of escape system for space tourists a success

Wednesday 5 October 18:35:06 UTC 2016

In Texas today, aerospace firm Blue Origins successfully tested an in-flight escape system, designed to carry future space tourists to safety in an emergency. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fossil fuel methane emissions are twice what is being reported

Wednesday 5 October 18:30:39 UTC 2016

The fossil-fuel industry has been massively underestimating its methane emissions, but they’re not behind a recent global spike in these emissions [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Piles On the Prime Benefits With New 'Prime Reading' Perk

Wednesday 5 October 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Amazon today unveiled the latest perk for Prime members in the United States: Prime Reading. With this, the company is offering access to "over a thousand" Kindle books, comics, magazines and more. The selection will rotate, the company says, suggesting that you should be able to read titles that aren't available today. GeekWire adds: The new perk, Prime Reading, lets … [Link]

Popular Science » A 3D-Printed Autonomous Car With An Onboard Scout Drone

Wednesday 5 October 18:26:26 UTC 2016

Cars The winner of the Autonomy Challenge will work with Grant Imahara to make it a reality Local Motors and Mouser Electronics have named a winner of their Essence of Autonomy Challenge, a 3D-printed autonomous vehicle called Fly-Mode that comes with a drone. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cutting overseas students and skilled migrants will only harm UK

Wednesday 5 October 18:02:44 UTC 2016

The UK economy needs overseas students and highly trained migrants – the very groups Home Secretary Amber Rudd is targeting, says pro-science campaigner Naomi Weir [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: SimplePay, Organicity, Otraport, Tableau, Syriaca

Wednesday 5 October 17:55:02 UTC 2016

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon Workers Can Now Be Fired If They Fix Copper Phone Lines

Wednesday 5 October 17:50:00 UTC 2016

Verizon has told its field technicians in Pennsylvania that they can be fired if they try to fix broken copper phone lines. Instead, employees must try to replace copper lines with a device that connects to Verizon Wireless's cell phone network, ArsTechnica reports. From the article:This directive came in a memo from Verizon to workers on September 20. "Failure to … [Link]

Mashable » Portugal's António Guterres is slated to be the next leader of the United Nations

Wednesday 5 October 17:42:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236654%2f761292b826d142e09a1781bc8beb7575Feed-tw Feed-fbAntónio Guterres, the former prime minister of Portugal, is in line to be the next leader of the United Nations.  Guterres will take the top job at the global organization in Jan. 2017, according to a UN Security Council recommendation released on Wednesday. Guterres served as prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002, later acting as the UN high commissioner … [Link]

Mashable » FBI arrests contractor for possession of highly classified material

Wednesday 5 October 17:40:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236143%2fgettyimages-496312100Feed-tw Feed-fbThe FBI in August reportedly arrested a contractor for the NSA who allegedly took classified information — including what could be sensitive computer code that has been used to breach the security systems of other companies.  The arrest came to light on Wednesday in a report from the New York Times, which also said that the person accused had worked for … [Link]

Mashable » Please enjoy this dude dropping a Supreme brick from a 50 foot balcony

Wednesday 5 October 17:35:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23459%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_12.37.29_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Supreme confused fashion mavens around the world when it released a literal brick as part of its fall/winter 2016 collection. But since you can't wear a brick (can you?), one YouTuber has decided to subject it to a bunch of drop tests instead. Can the brick withstand a 50 foot balcony drop onto a pile of rocks? Does that brick, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why men should ignore Ben Stiller’s call for cancer test

Wednesday 5 October 17:34:58 UTC 2016

The actor says a prostate cancer blood test saved his life, but that doesn't mean others should get tested, says Clare Wilson [Link]

Mashable » Dog is super concerned when his buddy fakes being dead

Wednesday 5 October 17:26:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23466%2fdog-playing-deadFeed-tw Feed-fbJack the dog has mastered the art of trolling.  According to its owner Sam, Jack has learned that playing dead can really freak out his buddy Archie. SEE ALSO: Sad dog just misses his humans "He's not dead," a woman says as she attempts to comfort poor Archie, who is clearly upset that his buddy may be gone. Either that or … [Link]

Mashable » Pebble 2's heart rate sensor makes it an attractive fitness tracker smartwatch

Wednesday 5 October 17:23:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f230760%2fpebble-2-heart-rate-review-1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Apple Watch, Android Wear and Samsung's own Gear S series may be the darlings of the smartwatch world, but the Pebble was the first successful one that anyone cared about. The smartwatch had an e-paper screen and was successfully funded on Kickstarter, which was just hitting its prime, in 2012. SEE ALSO: Michael Kors smartwatches are exactly what Android Wear … [Link]

Popular Science » See Hurricane Matthew Through The Eyes Of People Experiencing It

Wednesday 5 October 17:11:04 UTC 2016

Science Emerging photos and videos show devastation in the Caribbean and empty shelves in Florida These are the images you need to see of the natural disaster that’s already devastated Haiti… [Link]

Slashdot » NSA Contractor Arrested in Possible New Theft of Secrets

Wednesday 5 October 17:10:00 UTC 2016

The New York Times, citing senior law enforcement and intelligence officials, reports today that the FBI secretly arrested a National Security Agency contractor in recent weeks (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source). The newspaper adds that the FBI is currently investigating whether the contractor (identified as male) stole and disclosed highly classified computer codes developed to "hack … [Link]

Mashable » PlayStation VR is a good headset built on a crumbling foundation

Wednesday 5 October 17:08:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235969%2fn85a0482Feed-tw Feed-fbPlayStation VR is its own worst enemy.  Sony's new-fangled head-mounted display and the bits and pieces that make it run feel like a forced collision between the past and the present. SEE ALSO: Google Daydream brings 'Harry Potter' to VR The headset is definitively a product of the Now: it's sleek, it's space-age, and it's lightweight in your hands and on … [Link]

Mashable » Bridal party executes a Beyoncé-worthy dance at wedding

Wednesday 5 October 17:06:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23456%2f9366aa2406e44e44926067ea43e2e16dFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're a bridesmaid, it's implied that you'll probably have to buy a dress against your will. But if you're a bridesmaid at Melissa Molinaro's wedding, glitzy bodysuits are in order, too. Molinaro, a Canadian actress, singer, dancer and fashion designer, capitalized on her stage experience at her recent wedding. She and her bridesmaids performed a dance in the style of … [Link]

Mashable » Lightseekers turns action figures into game controllers

Wednesday 5 October 17:02:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232766%2fad886c812f4944f7a081583add814a5dFeed-tw Feed-fbLightseekers by Play Fusion opens the door between the physical and virtual worlds and never truly closes it. When it ships early next year, it may stand in stark contrast to games like Skylanders and Disney Infinity, which brought the fanciful world of RPGS to the real world. Finally, real gameplay figures you could hold in your hands and play with … [Link]

Mashable » Total nerd Drake visited Drake University and hung outside sororities

Wednesday 5 October 16:54:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23441%2f84786aec6e814acabfd59d579abee9dfFeed-tw Feed-fbOkay, so maybe turning papers in won't get you paid. But that's no reason why you can't still drop by colleges with the foresight to have the same name as you.  Drake paid a visit to Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, last night after the school's social media campaign to #BringDrakeToDrake somehow convinced the rapper to hang outside sororities in … [Link]

Mashable » Rod Temperton, 'Thriller' songwriter, dead at 66

Wednesday 5 October 16:52:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236066%2fd664b495b9544f558248adbe91ef71d8Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON (AP) — Rod Temperton, a British-born musician and songwriter with a singular knack for pop-funk who wrote the Michael Jackson classics "Thriller," ''Rock With You" and many other hits, has died of cancer in London at 66.  SEE ALSO: 'Havana Moon' will let fans experience the Rolling Stones' historic Cuban concert His music publisher said in a statement Wednesday that … [Link]

Popular Science » This "Just Add Water" Chemistry Kit Can Create On-Demand Drugs And Vaccines

Wednesday 5 October 16:50:58 UTC 2016

Health To help save this world and the next Researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering are working on a system that could allow for inexpensive, rapid manufacturing of drugs in… [Link]

Popular Science » Blue Origin Rocket Booster Survives Test Launch, Defies Odds

Wednesday 5 October 16:50:57 UTC 2016

Space A triple success for today's launch The rocket booster that made history has survived to see another day. [Link]

Mashable » Check out the new 'League of Legends' champion Ivern

Wednesday 5 October 16:40:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23450%2f34e40663488c4d248e42b749faaab967Feed-tw Feed-fb The latest League of Legends champion is here: Ivern, the Green Father. Check out this champion spotlight video to learn some of his moves and backstory before testing him out. Ivern is the only new champion in patch 6.20 and comes with a unique set of moves, like "freeing" non-epic jungle camps for gold and shareable buffs and his W … [Link]

Mashable » Blue Origin successfully tests its rocket escape system in flight

Wednesday 5 October 16:36:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f236007%2fd9cf65c3948749afa5647c2df31b931eFeed-tw Feed-fbBlue Origin promised, and delivered, a mesmerizing show on Wednesday during its in-flight escape test over the West Texas desert. "Our next flight is going to be dramatic, no matter how it ends," Jeff Bezos, the space company's billionaire founder, teased in a Sept. 8 newsletter.  Blue Origin this morning successfully deployed the launch abort system on its New Shepard rocket. … [Link]

Mashable » The 3 potential paths that Hurricane Matthew will follow

Wednesday 5 October 16:35:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235942%2fstormprepthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbHurricane Matthew is lashing the Bahamas on Wednesday with life-threatening winds and storm surge flooding, and it appears to be on a course that is a weather forecaster's worst nightmare: paralleling the highly populated east coast of Florida.  Any wobble in the storm's direction could, without much notice, bring the worst of the major hurricane's winds and heaviest rains onshore, or … [Link]

Popular Science » Teens Have An Edge When Learning From Rewards

Wednesday 5 October 16:30:00 UTC 2016

Science The adolescent brain is setting the stage for adulthood In a recent experiment, teens did better than adults on a computer game that allowed them to learn from correct guesses… [Link]

Slashdot » New Project Lets You Install Arch Linux In the Windows Subsystem For Linux

Wednesday 5 October 16:30:00 UTC 2016

prisoninmate writes: Softpedia reports that there's a new project on GitHub, called alwsl, which promises to let you install the Arch Linux operating system on Windows 10's new WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) feature, which allows users to run native Linux command-line tools directly on the Windows operating system alongside their modern desktop and apps. For example, Canonical and Microsoft … [Link]

Mashable » How you can help Haiti recover from Hurricane Matthew

Wednesday 5 October 16:18:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235900%2fhaiti_hurricaneFeed-tw Feed-fbHurricane Matthew — the strongest storm to hit Haiti in more than 50 years — barreled down on the region in recent days, bringing significant flooding and damage.  The destruction comes to a region already experiencing high rates of instability due to widespread poverty, making the impact of the Category 4 storm especially devastating. SEE ALSO: 9 of the most fearsome, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Toy Story' Vans are actually for adults

Wednesday 5 October 16:14:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235892%2f8cfc937f370a402b916610a7966518f0Feed-tw Feed-fbHave you ever envied Woody's cowboy boots or Buzz Lightyear's moon boots?  Well now, you can capture their spirit with shoes of your own – and they are probably much comfier than plastic toy shoes. Vans and Pixar have partnered together to create the Disney Pixar Toy Story collection. It features a line of sneakers, sweatshirts, backpacks and other accessories that … [Link]

Popular Science » Chemistry Nobel Prize Awarded For World's Smallest Machines

Wednesday 5 October 16:02:10 UTC 2016

Technology European trio's research on nanomachines set the stage for smart materials Feringa shares this year's prize with Jean-Pierre Sauvage and Fraser Stoddart for their work on nanomachines. [Link]

Mashable » New tests question the purity of Apple's sapphire used in its iPhone cameras

Wednesday 5 October 16:00:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23417%2f807252dcbdd24431b62449b9d2e8ccddFeed-tw Feed-fb UPDATE 1:30 p.m. ET: An older version of this post indicated that Apple might be using a sapphire laminate over plain glass, but that is false. A spokesperson from Apple clarified that "the iPhone 7 camera lens is sapphire, and under proper testing conditions achieves the hardness and purity results expected from sapphire." This post has also been updated with … [Link]

Mashable » 10 most death-defying movie stunts ever captured on film

Wednesday 5 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20847%2fstunts_2_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhether they're driving, falling, fighting or setting themselves on fire, movie stunt performers have the skills (and the crazy) to make movie danger feel real. Because sometimes, it is real.  CineFix jumped through film history, from silent film to Ben-Hur to Skyfall, to bring you the best movie stunts of all time.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More … [Link]

Mashable » The top 10 movie stunts of all time

Wednesday 5 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22858%2fmovielistsstuntsytFeed-tw Feed-fb Whether they're driving, falling, fighting or setting themselves on fire, movie stunt performers have the skills (and the crazy) to make movie danger feel real. Because sometimes, it is real.  CineFix jumped through film history, from silent film to Ben-Hur to Skyfall, to bring you the best movie stunts of all time.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Kristin … [Link]

Mashable » Clinton ad shows Pence denying Trump claims as Trump says them

Wednesday 5 October 15:51:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235718%2fgettyimages-612683998Feed-tw Feed-fbRepublican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence spent Tuesday night's debate denying many of the charges against his running mate made by Tim Kaine.  Based on a new ad from the Hillary Clinton campaign, that might have been the plan all along.  The new ad released Wednesday morning pairs those denials against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's own statements.  Throughout the ad, … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Offers Non-Denial Denial of Bombshell Spy Report

Wednesday 5 October 15:50:00 UTC 2016

Reuters reported on Tuesday that Yahoo last year secretly built a custom software program to search all of its customers' incoming emails for specific information provided by U.S. intelligence officials. When The Intercept reached out to Yahoo for an official comment and explanation, the company offered a non-denial response after 20 hours since Reuters's report, a report said. (If a … [Link]

Mashable » Hurricane Matthew forces UMG to cancel Orlando 'Call of Duty' tournament

Wednesday 5 October 15:44:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235926%2f5f32730d65a04b4c8c3e1a8b32c5c9cdFeed-tw Feed-fbEsports, meet nature. UMG was planning on hosting a $100,000 Call of Duty tournament in Orlando Oct. 7-9 until Hurricane Matthews reared its ugly head. The organization announced that its UMG Orlando tournament was canceled Tuesday night in anticipation of the hurricane.  SEE ALSO: 9 of the most fearsome, awe-inspiring views of Hurricane Matthew UMG stated in the announcement that it … [Link]

Mashable » After nationwide strike, Poland won't be implementing total abortion ban

Wednesday 5 October 15:44:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235822%2fap_16277470946070Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Thousands of women took to the streets of Polish towns and cities on Monday to protest a proposed law seeking to impose a total ban on abortion in the country.  SEE ALSO: Thousands of Polish women go on strike to protest abortion ban Two days on from the event — dubbed "Black Monday" — a member of Poland's government … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'The Girls' is what happens when teen angst meets a '60s commune

Wednesday 5 October 15:37:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f234421%2funtitled-1Feed-tw Feed-fbEmma Cline knows that being a teen is hard.  "A teenager's brain is an oppressive place to spend a lot of time," she said.  This week on the MashReads Podcast we chat with Cline about her debut novel, The Girls. The book follows Evie, a teen in the '60s, during the summer when she finds herself pulled into a Manson-like commune. … [Link]

Mashable » The bigger the yawn, the bigger the brain, scientists find

Wednesday 5 October 15:24:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235806%2f01dfdd3499474c628d2bdd6f3895b76bFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile every STAT story aims to stimulate your cortex, if this one falls short and makes you yawn, you can thank us anyway — at least if a study published Tuesday is right. If you have a big brain, you can credit yawning for promoting brain growth and activity, the researchers found. And if you have a small brain, you can … [Link]

Mashable » The next 'Dota 2' Major is shipping up to Boston

Wednesday 5 October 15:23:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235664%2f6b7e4540188e40088eeb6461b190cab2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Dota 2 scene has been quiet since Wings Gaming took home the championship at The International 6 in August, but Monday's announcement is bringing the noise for the next big tournament. SEE ALSO: Wings Gaming: The young, talented, overnight millionaires of 'Dota 2' The next Dota 2 Major Championship is heading to Boston Dec. 7-10, bringing 16 qualifying teams to … [Link]

Mashable » Kristin Chenoweth belts the 'Game of Thrones' theme like a true Khaleesi

Wednesday 5 October 15:14:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23433%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_10.33.55_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Like the rest of us, Kristin Chenoweth is a huge Game of Thrones fan. Unlike the rest of it, she has the pipes to do its notoriously intense theme song justice. Add in some choice swordplay, and it might be time to bring GoT to Broadway. Watch Radiohead's suspicously chill new video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Jordan Peele's 'Get … [Link]

Mashable » 'Aida' musical canceled after row over 'cultural appropriation'

Wednesday 5 October 15:12:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235678%2fe14dd51aec914f45af4df74023b139ceFeed-tw Feed-fbA musical production of the Aida opera has been cancelled after complaints of "cultural appropriation".  SEE ALSO: Disney pulls 'Moana' costume after critics lambast it as 'Polyface' A theatre at the University of Bristol said all showings were dropped following a row over fears that white students would be cast to portray Ancient Egyptians and slaves. "This show that was voted … [Link]

Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Martin Shkreli a Question

Wednesday 5 October 15:10:00 UTC 2016

Martin Shkreli has agreed to answer your questions. Shkreli is the co-founder of the hedge fund MSMB Capital Management, the co-founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of the biotechnology firm Retrophin, and the founder and former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals. Shkreli has been active on Twitter about a wide range of topics, including the 2016 presidential election. Most recently, … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Radiohead's suspicously chill new video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

Wednesday 5 October 15:05:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23438%2f6e9ba96b4e284e688623cb69f262a4f8Feed-tw Feed-fb Radiohead's new video for "The Numbers" directed by Paul Thomas Anderson has none of the all-consuming anxiety or blood and gore you would come to expect from either party.  Instead, Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood just jam out on a couple park benches in an idyllic location. It's chill to the point of being suspicious. What sinister activity could be … [Link]

Popular Science » Today's Blue Origin Rocket Launch Might Explode (On Purpose)

Wednesday 5 October 15:01:53 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Pregnant dog delays Moscow metro train by giving birth

Wednesday 5 October 14:57:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23424%2f8fa1a7e2afab48a5b56d5af3fbcbfbd4Feed-tw Feed-fb Moscow commuters witnessed the miracle of life on Monday when a pregnant stray dog wandered onto a metro train and gave birth to puppies. SEE ALSO: Tiny puppy tries delicious steak for the first time Per Sputnik News, customers were asked to leave the train after the dog gave birth to her first puppy. She gave birth to the rest … [Link]

Popular Science » Airbag For Your Head May Work Better Than A Bike Helmet

Wednesday 5 October 14:52:22 UTC 2016

Health Lab tests show the idea is not just hot air For a while, many people in the United States related to bikes and cycling in one of two ways. As a kid, a bike meant freedom until you got that coveted drivers license. [Link]

Popular Science » The Genius List [Interactive]

Wednesday 5 October 14:46:49 UTC 2016

Entertainment The hackers, technologists, scientists, celebrities, and just plain average folks who have bestowed genius on us so far this year The hackers, technologists, scientists, celebrities, and just plain average folks who have bestowed genius on us so far this year. [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's Use Of 'Sapphire' in iPhone Camera Lens Questioned in New Tests

Wednesday 5 October 14:44:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Apple has been using sapphire on its iPhone camera lenses for a few years now since the launch of the iPhone 5S, but it might not be as scratch resistant as you'd expect. A new video raises questions over Apple's use of sapphire in its iPhone camera lens, and includes scratch tests to rate its durability. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Don’t let rift between generations spark a toxic era of ageism

Wednesday 5 October 14:41:13 UTC 2016

We need to restore peace between young and old as resentment over healthcare, jobs and pensions fuels ageism. How can we do it, wonders Michael North [Link]

Mashable » Our love for the beard is reviving the lost art of barber shops

Wednesday 5 October 14:37:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23419%2f4058573_1080i50essence.mp4.00_00_24_04.still001Feed-tw Feed-fbBleached and dyed, or perhaps even coiffed and blow-dried – beards of all shapes and sizes are vying for attention in Rome. In recent years, beards have made a bristling comeback and that means barbers have too. The old profession once appeared to be fading away, but it's experienced a rebirth in the past few years. Barbers are saying that our … [Link]

Mashable » Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' trailer will make you want to renounce human society out of fear

Wednesday 5 October 14:33:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23421%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb A feature film dealing with the state of race in America is topical, but that it's a psychological thriller from the mind of comedian Jordan Peele is not only surprising, but terrifying. Peele's directorial debut follows an interracial couple visiting the girlfriend's extremely white suburban town, where a little casual racism looks to be the least of his problems. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » Teenage Scientist Captures Arctic Ice Melt on Film

Wednesday 5 October 14:30:38 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News “I had the opportunity to witness climate change firsthand and it changed my life.” Melting ice changed Burhanpurkar’s life and now she’s inspiring others around the world with a documentary about climate change. The film’s title, 400 PPM, refers to the… [Link]

Mashable » Facebook missed a big opportunity with end-to-end encryption in Messenger

Wednesday 5 October 14:29:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235729%2fphone-73Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter testing the feature on a small set of users since July, Facebook has now enabled end-to-end encryption for all Messenger users.  The way it's implemented, though, not many of those users will care.  SEE ALSO: You can now encrypt your Facebook Messenger chats First, a word on end-to-end encryption. Despite Facebook's claims that your chats on Messenger are pretty secure … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime members finally get some real book benefits

Wednesday 5 October 14:28:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235621%2fcc9a528ddd134eb78304b36d2fef9ae1Feed-tw Feed-fbFor just under $100 a year, Amazon Prime is a pretty good deal: free 2-day shipping, all the streaming music and video content you can consume and cloud storage for all of your photos. What's been missing, oddly, is any kind of significant book deal — until now. SEE ALSO: Bad news, Shutterfly: Amazon is moving into photo printing On Wednesday, … [Link]

Mashable » Hacking group targets BuzzFeed for sharing 'fake news'

Wednesday 5 October 14:19:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235648%2f6e208bd94b0c49d08255de8d500bd448Feed-tw Feed-fbBuzzFeed is the latest victim of a website hack. OurMine, a group responsible for hacking the social media accounts of tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Evan Williams, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales targeted and gained access to the major media site on Wednesday morning. The extent of OurMine's hack of BuzzFeed’s systems was … [Link]

Mashable » You should watch Lin Manuel-Miranda freestyle on 'The Tonight Show'

Wednesday 5 October 14:16:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23415%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_10.02.01_amFeed-tw Feed-fb If anyone can freestyle about robots, corn maze and Harry Potter in just one verse, it's Lin-Manuel Miranda. Broadway's living legend stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to warm up his television muscles for this weekend's Saturday Night Live hosting gig.  Manuel went up against Tariq Trotter from The Roots in an epic "Wheel of Freestyle" battle in … [Link]

Mashable » The dark side and the light of likable Ike

Wednesday 5 October 14:14:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f222305%2f7726e9643b644969b40e75a91314064cFeed-tw Feed-fbEditor’s note: This is the 34th entry in the writer's project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents in the year prior to Election Day 2016. Follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and the 44 in 52 Spreadsheet.I don't think there's ever been a more appropriate slogan for a president than "we like Ike."  General Dwight … [Link]

Mashable » Seattle School District warns families about 'scary clowns'

Wednesday 5 October 14:12:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235618%2f6f3d8ee782c74c76ae9f2b744fb6e49cFeed-tw Feed-fbNo matter where you live in the United States, in the last several weeks, you've probably heard about a (somewhat) nearby clown sighting. There have been so many worried people reaching out to the Seattle School District regarding the phenomenon that the district had no choice but to address the concerns. SEE ALSO: How a fear of clowns spread a terrifying … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Gilmore Girls' cast is talking about favorite memories in adorable featurette

Wednesday 5 October 14:04:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23413%2fgilmore_girls_lauren_graham_alexis_bledel_stillFeed-tw Feed-fb "There's so many things that are my favorite about doing this show," says Lauren Graham when she has to pick her Gilmore Girls greatest hits. Graham and her fellow cast members discussed their favorite memories in a new Netflix video reflecting on the series and looking forward to Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. SEE ALSO: Luke's Diner from … [Link]

Slashdot » BuzzFeed Hacked By OurMine As Group Accuses Site of Publishing 'Fake News'

Wednesday 5 October 14:03:00 UTC 2016

BuzzFeed has become the latest website to be compromised by hackers. A number of stories on the website have been vandalized by hackers in what appears a retaliation for a story that claimed to expose a member of their group. The hacker group, which calls itself OurMine, changed titles of several BuzzFeed posts to note that the website has been … [Link]

Mashable » People read their first Facebook post

Wednesday 5 October 13:59:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23300%2fot4a8943.movmulticam.00_04_07_19.still002Feed-tw Feed-fb“Oh my god…" Read more…More about Mashable Video, Social Media, Stupid, Young, and Post [Link]

Mashable » Haunting 'Patriots Day' trailer shows horror of the Boston Marathon bombing

Wednesday 5 October 13:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23393%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb CBS Films and Lionsgate have released the first trailer for Patriots Day, a drama about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that could prove to be a dark horse in this year's Oscar race. Patriots Day reunites director Peter Berg with his Deepwater Horizon star Mark Wahlberg, who leads an ensemble cast that includes John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, J.K. Simmons and … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: React Components – $13.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Wednesday 5 October 13:32:51 UTC 2016

Get "React Components" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-10-06 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Twitter users enlighten Pence on the true meaning of #ThatMexicanThing

Wednesday 5 October 13:30:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235602%2fthumbvpFeed-tw Feed-fbThe offensive comments just keep on coming this election season. Towards the end of last night's vice presidential debate, Mike Pence caused quite the commotion after Democratic candidate Tim Kaine highlighted several derogatory comments Pence's running mate, Donald Trump, has made about Mexicans. Pence reacted to Kaine's words by saying, "Senator, you whipped out that Mexican thing again." Following the debate, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hurricane Matthew devastates Haiti and heads towards Florida

Wednesday 5 October 13:20:24 UTC 2016

The storm is being described as the largest humanitarian disaster in Haiti since the 2010 quake, killing at least 11 and leaving 10,000 in shelters [Link]

Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda 'SNL' promos riff on 'Hamilton,' 'Sex and the City'

Wednesday 5 October 13:11:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23409%2f0d52f1101d1d452ea2b76de1d36fb1ceFeed-tw Feed-fb Sorry, it's still strange to see Lin-Manuel Miranda with the shortest hair in the room. The Hamilton creator will host the Oct. 8 episode of Saturday Night Live, and here's a batch of promos that hype his upcoming appearance. Miranda bemoans the Hamilton ticket scarcity — even he can't get one, apparently (lies!) — and grudgingly accepts that he's the … [Link]

Mashable » Indian startup SmartVizX is trying to solve real estate's big problem with VR

Wednesday 5 October 13:08:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235542%2fsmartvizx-4Feed-tw Feed-fbAn Indian startup is pushing through limits of virtual reality technologies, creating business solutions that are mostly unheard of in the industry. But is India ready for such solutions yet? After working for a decade at Space Matrix Design Consultants, one and a half year serving as its Director of Global Projects, Gautam Tewari knew he just could not spend more … [Link]

Mashable » New 'smart textiles' can produce and store solar energy

Wednesday 5 October 13:06:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f234923%2fd59dc596e651411e842c516d31fae451Feed-tw Feed-fbWhy lug around a portable battery pack when you could generate that power with your own clothing? That's the idea behind new "smart" fibers that can be tailored and woven like cotton — but also produce and store solar energy, like tiny clean power plants. The early-stage textile device could eventually be used for on-the-go charging of smartphones and tablet computers, … [Link]

Mashable » Dinosaurs roar in fourth clip from 'LEGO Jurassic World' short (Exclusive)

Wednesday 5 October 13:01:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23309%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-04_at_6.51.38_pmFeed-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 fourth episode. In the fourth clip (above), the Indominus Rex begins "talking" to his raptor friends, creating a dangerous situation for rugged dinosaur trainer Owen Grady.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » BadKernel Vulnerability Affects One In 16 Android Smartphones

Wednesday 5 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: A security bug in Google's V8 JavaScript engine is indirectly affecting around one in 16 Android devices, impacting smartphone models from all major vendors, such as LG, Samsung, Motorola, and Huawei. Despite this bug being public for more than a year, only in August 2016 have Chinese security researchers discovered that … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Yahoo ‘secretly scanned emails for a US government agency’

Wednesday 5 October 12:54:24 UTC 2016

The internet company conducted the surveillance last year after receiving a classified demand from the National Security Agency or the FBI, three whistleblowers have told Reuters [Link]

Mashable » 10 defining moments from David Ortiz's 20-year career

Wednesday 5 October 12:42:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f234544%2f58a41e56bc664bd5b6dbe359ce3fbbdbFeed-tw Feed-fbDavid Ortiz, the Red Sox star designated hitter who propelled his team to three World Series titles in ten years, made it official last November that this season would be his last.  Baseball has been bidding farewell to "Big Papi" all season. The 40-year-old has spent 20 of those years in the big leagues, racking up 10 All-Star nods, six Silver … [Link]

Popular Science » Playstation VR Is The Best Virtual Reality Headset For Couch Gamers

Wednesday 5 October 12:30:07 UTC 2016

Gadgets Decent graphics, great price and easy setup Here's what it's like using the Playstation VR… [Link]

Mashable » How a fear of clowns spread a terrifying myth across America

Wednesday 5 October 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233702%2f23c9af934c364be8aeee56eabf8907deFeed-tw Feed-fbIt was approaching the end of March 1954, and residents of Bellingham, Washington, about 88 miles north of Seattle, were complaining about damaged car windshields.  Newspapers in Seattle picked up the story, and soon reports of small craters in windshields rolled toward the city like a wave.  SEE ALSO: Police arrest creepy clown found lurking in Kentucky woods By April 14 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sicario' may or may not have been totally feminist

Wednesday 5 October 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23159%2fsicario_thumbnail_2Feed-tw Feed-fbThis 2015 crime thriller, starring Emily Blunt, contains more real life comparisons than originally thought. Here's another 'Things You (Probably) Didn't Know.' Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jon Bernthal, Victor Garber, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin [Link]

Mashable » Here's why Prince George is always wearing shorts

Wednesday 5 October 12:25:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235454%2f81acc35212b246db8b6e5307b60510ebFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Prince George might just be the best dressed three-year-old around.  Not a day goes by without the little prince sporting a quintessentially British ensemble, complete with his signature shorts and knee socks.  SEE ALSO: Princess Charlotte hugged a balloon display and yelled 'Dada' George's shorts-wearing has been a constant in Britain and around the world almost from his birth. … [Link]

Mashable » Third-gen Apple TV is now officially discontinued

Wednesday 5 October 11:52:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235504%2f2015_2f07_2f30_2f9b_2fappletv2014.b3a5aFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s no secret that Apple didn't exactly want customers to buy the old, third-generation Apple TV instead of the new, tvOS-powered one — the company all but hid it from its store — but up until recently, it was still available for purchase.  This is no longer the case9to5Mac has obtained a company email sent to employees informing them that the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Chemistry Nobel Prize goes to invention of molecular machines

Wednesday 5 October 11:17:26 UTC 2016

Miniature robots that doctors could guide through a patient’s body to kill cancer cells are closer to reality thanks to winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Chemistry [Link]

Mashable » Be more like Shakespeare's Cleopatra, not Kim Kardashian West, teacher says

Wednesday 5 October 11:09:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235477%2fkardashiancleoFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Young women should look to Shakespeare's heroines rather than reality stars like Kim Kardashian West, a top UK headteacher has argued.  SEE ALSO: Shakespeare plays reimagined as Kardashian dramas Speaking at the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), Jane Lunnon — head of Wimbledon High School in London — said she wants girls to look up to characters like Cleopatra … [Link]

Mashable » Proposal to force UK firms to list foreign workers causes controversy

Wednesday 5 October 11:03:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235489%2fgettyimages-545685690Feed-tw Feed-fbTheresa May's government has unveiled controversial plans to make companies reveal how many foreign workers they employ in a bid to boost jobs for British people after Brexit. SEE ALSO: Louis Theroux casually compares Donald Trump to Brexit The proposals, announced by Home Secretary Amber Rudd, means firms could be forced to list their percentage of non-British workers in order to … [Link]

Mashable » The 8 most impressive social good innovations from September

Wednesday 5 October 11:03:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f232598%2finnovations_septFeed-tw Feed-fbInnovations are constantly improving our world, especially when it comes to tackling global inequality. With brainpower and skill, inventors are taking on the world's biggest problems with tenacity and creativity. In September alone, innovators created an edible drone to deliver food-based aid and a 3D-printed clitoris to better educate children on women's health and sexuality.  SEE ALSO: The 9 most impressive … [Link]

Mashable » Cara Delevigne, Dakota Johnson FaceTime with bestie Taylor Swift

Wednesday 5 October 10:07:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235474%2ftrifectaFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — For your birthday, how cool would it be to get a FaceTime call from T-Swift?  It could only be made cooler if Cara Delevigne was also there, sitting right next to you. Just kidding, it would be made EVEN COOLER if you happen to be 50 Shades star Dakota Johnson.  SEE ALSO: Cara Delevingne's new optical illusion neck tattoo … [Link]

Slashdot » Indonesia Wants To Criminalize Memes

Wednesday 5 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

While the United States has the First Amendment to justify the spread of memes that may ridicule political figures for example, the Indonesian government doesn't. In fact, it is looking to criminalize internet users for posting memes. The Daily Dot reports via Jakarta Post: Its Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE) punishes any electronic media communication that incites fear or … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi cashes in on India's festive season, sells over 500,000 smartphones in 3 days

Wednesday 5 October 9:58:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235472%2fgettyimages-513528132Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter two years of its stay in India, Xiaomi has learned a thing or two about the country’s  festive season. The Chinese company sold over 500,000 smartphones in India between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, it said Wednesday. That’s two phones sold every second. The milestone comes as e-commerce giants Flipkart, Amazon India, and Snapdeal are offering massive discounts to customers … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Childhood poverty can be a life sentence – we must act

Wednesday 5 October 9:39:51 UTC 2016

The science tells a clear story. Politicians now have a duty to do something other than pay lip service to the problem [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weird orange crocodiles found gorging on bats in Gabon’s caves

Wednesday 5 October 9:30:09 UTC 2016

One population of the world’s smallest crocodile has moved underground where they pluck bats off the walls – and corrosive droppings change their skin colour [Link]

Mashable » Watch Telly the therapy dog at work as she bonds with a child

Wednesday 5 October 9:28:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23394%2feef2cf_f8c365b737034060b2f56ebe0b32db6aFeed-tw Feed-fb Telly the therapy dog is a Labrador retriever who's been professionally trained for the work she does. In the video above, Telly is bonding and developing a friendship with 9-year-old Jarene, who was born without the ability to swallow. Jarene also has difficulties speaking, as a result. By playing and mirroring a lot of Jarene's emotions, the two start a … [Link]

Mashable » Creepy clowns are now terrifying children in the UK

Wednesday 5 October 9:18:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235444%2fgettyimages-183153708Feed-tw Feed-fbBritain, get ready: creepy clowns have crossed the pond and popped up in the north of England, jumping out from behind bushes and luring children in the woods.  SEE ALSO: Guy responsible for creating clown fear tells everyone to chill At least six clown-related incidents have been reported since Sept. 30 in Newcastle, leaving parents and teachers very worried, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Google's Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones to go on pre-order in India on Oct. 13, prices start at $855

Wednesday 5 October 7:22:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235420%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f234428_2f100416_google_0231Feed-tw Feed-fbYou won’t have to wait long to get your hands on the first "Made by Google" smartphones — the Pixel and Pixel XL — in India. SEE ALSO: Say hello to the Pixel and Pixel XL, the first of a new breed of Google phone On the sidelines of the unveiling of the new Pixel smartphones, Google said it will begin … [Link]

Mashable » You can now encrypt your Facebook Messenger chats

Wednesday 5 October 7:05:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235413%2fap_16190540073121Feed-tw Feed-fbYour Facebook Messenger chats can now be secure from prying eyes — with a few caveats. Facebook began implementing end-to-end encryption to all of its 900 million Messenger users earlier this year, and that roll-out has finished, the company told Wired Tuesday. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp vs. Signal vs. Google Allo: Which app is best for privacy? The privacy-centric feature is available … [Link]

Mashable » Teeny kitten rescued from ledge 12 storeys high

Wednesday 5 October 7:00:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12887%2f8d1c081edc1d4799a5fbce0ad483a0a0Feed-tw Feed-fb Just in time for World Animal Day, here's a reminder that kitties can be too ambitious for their own good. SPCA Singapore posted a video of a kitten rescue mission as a timely reminder to pet owners living in apartment buildings to check, double check and triple check that their furry friends can't make a potentially fatal dash out the … [Link]

Slashdot » Boeing CEO Vows To Beat Elon Musk To Mars

Wednesday 5 October 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Boeing Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg sketched out a Jetsons-like future at a conference Tuesday, envisioning a commercial space-travel market with dozens of destinations orbiting the Earth and hypersonic aircraft shuttling travelers between continents in two hours or less. And Boeing intends to be a key player in the initial push to … [Link]

Mashable » Kiwi police are on the beat in musical 'Elevator Cops' video

Wednesday 5 October 6:36:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23387%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_4.06.10_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb New Zealand's police force are certainly pretty good when it comes to social media. After all, they were responsible kicked off the "running man challenge" that seemed to rule our newsfeeds for a few weeks earlier this year.  Now it seems like they're trying to start something new and hashtagging it #ElevatorCops. Their latest video sees them drumming inside an … [Link]

Mashable » Machines are rejecting Australia's new futuristic $5 note

Wednesday 5 October 6:22:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235409%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_4.31.00_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia’s exciting plan to introduce a fresh $5 bank note has stumbled over its first hurdle — vending machines, poker machines and self service check-outs.  The revamped notes were introduced to increase ease-of-use for people with low vision and decrease the note's counterfeit-friendly qualities. But now the machines are rising up and rejecting the partically-transperant, holographic new currency. SEE ALSO: Watch: … [Link]

Mashable » Marriage equality haters made a 'data-mining' app that tracks you

Wednesday 5 October 5:46:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235239%2fb790ba517cc2412e8a8e5b39c0fdc764Feed-tw Feed-fbHow does one get "hip with the kids" when you have an archaic social message they would have zero interest in? Make an app that hoovers their data and tracks their location, of course. They'll love it! On Tuesday, Australian anti-marriage equality campaign group Marriage Alliance launched its new Android and iOS app.  It comes as the government continues to support … [Link]

Mashable » Debate moderator Elaine Quijano became the internet's patron saint of patience tonight

Wednesday 5 October 5:32:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23386%2fa87609801dc8404b94e65101a215c1a0Feed-tw Feed-fb Many may have never heard of CBS news reporter Elaine Quijano before she moderated tonight's vice presidential debate. But many will not soon forget the way she attempted to quell the interruptions of the two candidates that vied for the nation's ear. Quijano is the country's first Filipino-American woman to moderate a national debate. Her credentials as a digital anchor … [Link]

Mashable » Parody of a pickup truck commercial is a triumphant take on sexism in ads

Wednesday 5 October 5:06:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f13761%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_3.33.27_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb New Zealand sketch show Funny Girls' clever parody of a typically macho pickup truck (or "ute") commercial is going viral online, and it's easy to see why. SUV and truck advertising has a proclivity for trail-blazing, river-smashing driving scenes, coupled with throaty male voice overs and talk of life on the land. But the sketch breaks the fourth-wall to point … [Link]

Mashable » Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong detained at Bangkok airport

Wednesday 5 October 4:49:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235330%2fap_16203136518377Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Oct. 5, 2016, 3:32 p.m. SGT Joshua Wong has been sent back on a flight to Hong Kong, authorities said. Demosisto's Facebook page also posted a similar update confirming this. Joshua Wong, the student activist that became the face of 2014's pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, has reportedly been detained at Bangkok International Airport when he arrived in Thailand from … [Link]

Mashable » The VP debate moderator had a really rough time keeping the candidates in line

Wednesday 5 October 4:42:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23385%2fhkzydu6h-720Feed-tw Feed-fbElaine Quijano from CBS was repeatedly interrupted by both Kaine and Pence during the VP debate.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Elaine, Veep, Vp Debate 2016, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Meet the music mogul fighting for the wrongfully convicted.

Wednesday 5 October 4:38:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23296%2fz8b8fvji-720Feed-tw Feed-fbJason Flom, who is the man behind the musical careers of Katy Perry and Lorde, is launching a new podcast called "Wrongful Conviction." Flom has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars and his time to fighting for those wrongfully imprisoned in the United States.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jason Flom, Wrongfully Convicted, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Interracial couples emoji app and hashtag launches to promote the film 'Loving'

Wednesday 5 October 4:29:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235307%2f167df03ca2234da59ca8b0d9b0abf9a7Feed-tw Feed-fbLove is love, and it seems that emojis may have finally nudged closer to representing real life. Focus Features have launched a new app and Twitter hashtag emoji to promote their new film Loving, starring Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga.  Made up of stickers featuring a diversity of interracial couples, the Loving Emoji app is available via the Apple store and … [Link]

Mashable » Congrats Elon Musk, for following one woman on Twitter

Wednesday 5 October 4:29:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235315%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f148327_2f9ad9e5d6bfd8401ca288f952dcda7cca_copyFeed-tw Feed-fbFounder of SpaceX and inventor of cool things, Elon Musk is known for innovation, but his "following" list on Twitter looks like it might be stuck in the Dark Ages.  Motherboard noticed that up until this Tuesday, Musk was following a total of zero women on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Obama calls Leonardo DiCaprio 'crazy' after he wisecracks about moving to Mars … [Link]

Mashable » Kid Cudi tells Facebook followers he's gone to rehab for his mental health

Wednesday 5 October 4:05:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235321%2f57848a447ab5464997758b051949c908Feed-tw Feed-fbKid Cudi, who leapt into our lives with all those years ago with his breakout track "Day 'n' Nite," has checked himself into rehab on Monday for depression and "suicidal urges." The rapper posted a lengthy statement about his decision on his Facebook page on Tuesday night  Scott Mescudi, explaining that he was "ashamed" of "living a lie."  SEE ALSO: Chance … [Link]

Mashable » Pence denies he's part of an 'insult-driven' campaign, Trump tweets insults

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235181%2fap_16279068106466Feed-tw Feed-fbDuring the spirited vice presidential debate Tuesday, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine brought up what he said was Donald Trump's "insult-driven" campaign.  Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, fiercely denied this claim. Trump, meanwhile, proved him wrong on Twitter. SEE ALSO: CNN said Hillary won the debate. Why do so many polls seem to say otherwise? Kaine bought up a litany … [Link]

Mashable » Nicholas Hoult to play Nikolai Tesla in Benedict Cumberbatch movie 'The Current War'

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235127%2fb46d057329f843648d7a4d73127af59fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Weinstein Company's electricity drama The Current War received a jolt of star power on Tuesday, as Nicholas Hoult is nearing a deal to play Nikolai Tesla in the film, Mashable has confirmed. Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon star as Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, who famously feuded over electricity in the late 1880s.  SEE ALSO: What a lovely day for … [Link]

Mashable » What Daniel Radcliffe does with his 'Harry Potter' millions

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23334%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbActor Daniel Radcliffe recently said he doesn't spend much of the nearly $70 million he reportedly made from the Harry Potter franchise. Instead, Radcliffe uses this financial freedom to choose the roles he finds most interesting. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movies, Actor, Harry Potter Films, and Harry Potter [Link]

Mashable » The real winner of the VP debate was Tim Kaine's eyebrows

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235162%2fdbbdbac4322647a88191141f75538281Feed-tw Feed-fbThe best reason to tune in to the vice presidential debate Tuesday night was Tim Kaine's finely sculpted eyebrows. Hillary Clinton's running mate sat down to debate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who is running on the Republican ticket with Donald Trump. The two VP candidates debated many topics from the economy to foreign policy. SEE ALSO: The one joke the internet … [Link]

Mashable » Ford's police vehicle upgrade makes undercover cars even harder to see

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235054%2fef74ab0f3381414896780e2ab3a1887aFeed-tw Feed-fbGood luck spotting Ford's new undercover police vehicles on the road.  On Monday, the company announced it was embedding police lights right into the spoilers, preventing drivers from being able to pick out police cars by spotting lights on their roof.  SEE ALSO: Richard Sherman says 'people are still missing the point' about protests of police shootings “Aftermarket light bars can … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Flash' premiere just changed everything. Where will it go from here?

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f234659%2ffla301a_0110bFeed-tw Feed-fbSpoiler warning: This interview contains plot details for the Season 3 premiere of The Flash, titled “Flashpoint.”  After one brief but poignant episode spent in the “Flashpoint” timeline, Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) has returned to his own time, but as we saw in the final minutes of the premiere, things aren’t exactly the way he left them.   While the full … [Link]

Mashable » $100K to represent Eleven? 'Stranger Things' have happened

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235115%2fgettyimages-607513784Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — If you owned a talent agency, would you pay $100,000 for the right to represent Millie Bobby Brown, the breakout star of Stranger Things who plays Eleven on the hit Netflix series? Because that's exactly what her father, Robert "Bobby" Brown, is asking from agencies, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Normally, actors hire agents to help make them … [Link]

Mashable » A very big-haired baby interrupts live Kim Kardashian TV report

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235052%2f365f6faab3374e9ca03e1124c0e24669Feed-tw Feed-fbA hirsute baby is slowly but surely taking over the internet. And our TVs.  Eight-week-old Junior has been nicknamed "Baby Bear" by his family, such is the bouffant nature of his hair. It's as big as it is adorable.   SEE ALSO: Cute baby wakes up to hell of its own making The Irish infant and his mum Chelsea Noon have … [Link]

Mashable » Dude watching road rage is having the best day EVER

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23374%2froad-rageFeed-tw Feed-fb Watching two people express road rage may seem like a terrifying experience, but this dude is absolutely pumped. In the clip, a motorist gets out of his car and approaches the vehicle behind him. The driver still in his vehicle then plows through the other vehicle. "Oh my god this is best day ever!!" the man watching the event says … [Link]

Mashable » #GiveMoreThanTrump: Comedy writer calls out Trump for charity

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235101%2ftrumptweetFeed-tw Feed-fbLots of people criticize Donald Trump, but one man is doing it in the most productive way possible. Comedy writer and #TrumpLeaks creator Owen Ellickson started the GoFundMe page Give More Than Trump to raise more than $10,000 for the American Refugee Committee.  That's the amount Trump apparently gave to charities over the span of seven years, according to The Washington … [Link]

Mashable » First look at Google Home, the Amazon Echo killer

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f234442%2f4ab3d3a989bc417eae2d91115ec88fccFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first thing you notice about Google's Amazon Echo killer is how small it is. The second is that it actually looks pretty good.  In fact, Google Home, which isn't much taller than the company's larger Pixel phone, looks better than most Bluetooth speakers and far better than Amazon's Echo. It's sleek and mostly white, though it comes with swappable bases. … [Link]

Mashable » Too many white people make hero nervous in trailer for Jordan Peele's 'Get Out'

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23353%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Universal and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for Jordan Peele's racially-themed horror movie Get Out, which marks Key & Peele star's directorial debut. Daniel Kaluuya (Sicario) stars as Chris, a young black man who is invited to visit his white girlfriend's parents at their family estate. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to … [Link]

Mashable » Could Vin Diesel be the next celebrity to hop on the esports train?

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235093%2f0898d97f8f9541aeb5556325353b6bbeFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Vin Diesel congratulated team Northern Gaming Blue on their win at the World of Warcraft European Regional Championship — could the Fast & Furious star be eyeing a leap into esports? Diesel posted to his 27.4 million Instagram followers this big smile and bigger pat on the back on Sunday, shortly after Northern Gaming Blue's victory over Toxic … [Link]

Mashable » Professor says she'll bring gun to campus after members of the band kneel for anthem

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235027%2fap_700940861118Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen middle and high school students in Oakland, California, recently took a knee while playing the national anthem before a Major League Baseball game, they were met with cheers. When members of the East Carolina University marching band did the same before a football game Saturday, the home fans booed.  And that was just the beginning.  SEE ALSO: 'Courageous' teens who … [Link]

Mashable » #OctoberSurprise turned out to be nothing more than an LOL on Twitter

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f234963%2f22729e25e165413485bdc77c5f4385a6Feed-tw Feed-fbThe #OctoberSurprise excitement was dialed up to 10 on Tuesday as Donald Trump supporters eagerly awaited a press conference put on by Wikileaks that was expected to deliver a devastating blow to the Hillary Clinton campaign.  Trump fans stayed up until early hours of the morning for the 3 a.m. start time. Journalists chugged coffee.  SEE ALSO: Wikileaks retracts Twitter poll … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama skewers Trump with one simple tap of her microphone

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235068%2fmichelleobama10Feed-tw Feed-fbThere is an art to a Trump takedown, and there is no better takedown artist than Michelle Obama. On Tuesday, the first lady headed down to Charlotte, North Carolina, to campaign on behalf of Hillary Clinton. While Obama never mentioned Trump by name, she tore into the candidate's character with one quick tap of her microphone. SEE ALSO: Just try and … [Link]

Mashable » Car drives into a sinkhole, ruining a couple's romantic date night

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235080%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-05_at_11.08.32_amFeed-tw Feed-fbSinkholes happen, but most of us are lucky enough to avoid running into them when they magically implode into our lives. Not for this poor couple though. Their car fell straight into a sinkhole in the Adelaide suburb of Glen Osmond, Australia late on Tuesday evening. SEE ALSO: Drone documents Australia's mysterious pink lake from the air The couple were trying … [Link]

Mashable » Overwatch Open winners have a Blizzard wish list

Wednesday 5 October 3:32:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23231%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-04_at_5.06.30_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe eStream crew recaps the Overwatch Open and speaks to some of the pros in the competition.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Eleague, Overwatch, Overwatch Open, and Esports [Link]

Slashdot » 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' Far Bigger Than Imagined, Aerial Survey Shows

Wednesday 5 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The vast patch of garbage floating in the Pacific Ocean is far worse than previously thought, with an aerial survey finding a much larger mass of fishing nets, plastic containers and other discarded items than imagined. A reconnaissance flight taken in a modified C-130 Hercules aircraft found a vast clump of … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Phillip DeFranco Show' wins show of the year at the Streamy Awards

Wednesday 5 October 3:29:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235253%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-04_at_7.36.01_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbBEVERLY HILLS — Yousef Erakat — aka FouseyTube  — won entertainer of the year and The Phillip DeFranco Show won show of the year at the sixth annual Streamy Awards on Tuesday. Erakat, known for his prank videos, has amassed 9.6 million subscribers to his YouTube channel.  DeFranco's show, which has 4.7 million subscribers, is home to news and culture commentary.  … [Link]

Mashable » Mike Pence acts like he’s never met Donald Trump during VP debate

Wednesday 5 October 3:24:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235298%2fgettyimages-612678922Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Vice Presidential debate between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine was not quite the explosive encounter of last week, but there was an elephant in the room that kept things entertaining. An elephant that was tweeting his observations from afar. As Trump retweeted all and sundry during the evening, Kaine was busy firing off attacks about the Republican presidential candidate to … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the full list of winners at the Sixth Annual Streamy Awards

Wednesday 5 October 3:16:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235299%2fgettyimages-612685462Feed-tw Feed-fbFrom the Try Guys' glitter beards to the moving Christina Grimmie tribute, this year's Streamy Awards were far from boring. The sixth annual show, hosted by Vine star King Bach, was held at the Beverly Hilton and live streamed on YouTube.  Presenters included: Flula Borg, Shay Carl, Yousef Erakat, HolaSoyGerman, Jenn McAllister, Logan Paul, Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox of Smosh, James Van Der … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Kaine couldn't help using a burn from NBC's 'Apprentice' on Mike Pence

Wednesday 5 October 3:08:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23383%2fennxmgep-720Feed-tw Feed-fbTim Kaine had to take it there … which is pretty funny. Of course, fans of the reality show remember who made the "your fired" line popular.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tim Kaine, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » The entire internet gasped at Mike Pence's 'Mexican thing' comment

Wednesday 5 October 3:00:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235252%2fgettyimages-612668220Feed-tw Feed-fbEveryone on the internet just audibly gasped while watching the Vice Presidential debate. During the final portion of the evening, Democratic candidate Tim Kaine brought up some racist and xenophobic comments Trump has made in the past, including describing Mexicans as "rapists and criminals" — a comment he made in 2015 when he announced his run for president.  SEE ALSO: RNC … [Link]

Mashable » Hands on with Daydream View, Google's first virtual reality headset

Wednesday 5 October 2:59:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235232%2f100416_google_0451Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you've spent any time in virtual reality then "cozy" is definitely not the first word that comes to mind. Google thinks its new Daydream View headset can change that. The $79 headset is Google's first true virtual reality device and it's soft and fuzzy — literally.  SEE ALSO: Google's new VR headset is just $79 Instead of the plastic and … [Link]

Mashable » Trump live tweeted the vice presidential debate, because it didn't contain enough of him

Wednesday 5 October 2:57:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235223%2f9ea4fd1f069c435392fb2188a50c8b7cFeed-tw Feed-fbAs the two vice presidential candidates met in Farmville, Virginia, for the one and only debate between the aspiring second-in-commands, one person felt like their voice needed to be heard.  That person was Donald Trump. The Republican nominee announced on Tuesday afternoon that he would be live-tweeting the debate between his running mate Mike Pence and Hillary Clinton's running mate, Tim … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's government is sick of telling citizens to behave overseas

Wednesday 5 October 2:49:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235090%2fd0870776a942432aaeb30a5e1eee7445Feed-tw Feed-fbDudes getting half-naked at sporting events is arguably an Australian "thing," but that doesn't make it a good thing — especially in other countries. Nine men are in jail after they stripped down to swimming briefs (a.k.a. "budgie smugglers") bearing the Malaysian flag, under the influence of alcohol at a Formula One race in Sepang on Sunday. And the Australian government … [Link]

Mashable » This live action 'He-Man' compared to the cartoon is DIY sorcery

Wednesday 5 October 2:32:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23181%2fhe-man_sbs_ytFeed-tw Feed-fbStep aside Skeletor! We've got a real life He-Man in town! Homemade Movies serves up creative remakes of your favorite movies trailers and scenes. Every episode is an exact shot-for-shot remake created at home without any visual effects. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Live Action, Homemade Movies Side By Side Comparison, Diy, and He … [Link]

Mashable » YouTubers come together to honor the legacy of Christina Grimmie at Streamys

Wednesday 5 October 2:29:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f235099%2fgettyimages-522976294Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Streamy Awards had a somber tribute for the late Christina Grimmie on Tuesday. Grimmie, a beloved musician, was gunned down at a fan event in Florida in June. That same weekend, 49 more people lost their lives in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The back-to-back tragedies shook up YouTube, known to be an inclusive platform for … [Link]

Mashable » Behind the scenes of this hilarious 'He-Man' remake

Wednesday 5 October 2:23:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23167%2fhe-man_bts_ytFeed-tw Feed-fbBy the powers of glue guns, toddler toys, and Grayskull, we take you behind the crazy build of our homemade trailer! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Homemade Movies, Diy, He Man, and Cinefix [Link]

Mashable » Answering the burning Google questions about Mike Pence and Tim Kaine

Wednesday 5 October 2:20:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f234426%2fpencevkaineFeed-tw Feed-fbRepublican Mike Pence, proposed deputy in a Trump presidency, and Democrat Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate, faced off in a debate Tuesday. The vice presidential debate didn't set off the fireworks of last week's clash, which saw a sniffing Donald shrug off his tax returns and Hillary shimmy her way into a comfortable lead in the polls. SEE ALSO: 'The … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple, Google, Microsoft: We Have No Government Email Scanning Program Like Yahoo's

Wednesday 5 October 1:25:00 UTC 2016

Apple, Google and Microsoft — three of the largest technology companies in the U.S. — have each said they don't scan all incoming messages for the U.S. government, which is exactly what Yahoo does. According to Reuters, Yahoo secretly built a custom software program last year to search all of its customers' incoming emails for specific information provided by U.S. … [Link]

Popular Science » Everything You Missed At The 'Made By Google' Event In 99 Seconds

Wednesday 5 October 1:18:38 UTC 2016

Gadgets Pixel, Daydream View, Google Home, and more Google unveiled a lot at its #MadeByGoogle event today—here's everything you missed in 99 seconds… [Link]

Slashdot » Encryption App Signal Wins Fight Against FBI Subpoena and Gag Order

Wednesday 5 October 0:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Daily Dot: Signal, widely considered the gold standard of encrypted messaging apps, was put to the test earlier this year when a FBI subpoena and gag order that demanded a wide range of information on two users resulted in a federal grand jury investigation in Virginia. The makers of Signal, Open Whisper … [Link]

Slashdot » British Trio Wins Nobel Prize In Physics For Study of Exotic Matter

Wednesday 5 October 0:05:00 UTC 2016

Dave Knott writes: David J. Thouless, F. Duncan M. Haldane and J. Michael Kosterlitz were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for discoveries in condensed-matter physics that have transformed the understanding of matter that assumes strange shapes. All three were born in Britain but work in the United States. Using advanced mathematical models, the three scientists studied unusual … [Link]

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