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 » Pepe the Frog's creator: 'Pepe is love'

Thursday 13 October 23:49:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246629%2fpepethefrog_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbIt wasn't meant to be like this. Pepe the Frog, that smiling green amphibian that's been co-opted by white nationalists and officially deemed a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), was never supposed to be a mascot of hate. Pepe started out life as a friendly, chilled frog, who maybe liked to get stoned and live a simple life – … [Link]

Slashdot » Android Devices That Contain Foxconn Firmware May Have a Secret Backdoor

Thursday 13 October 23:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: Some Android devices that contain firmware created by Foxconn may be vulnerable via a debugging feature left inside the bootloader, which acts as a backdoor and bypasses authentication procedures for any intruder with USB access to a vulnerable phone. By sending the "reboot-ftm" command to Android devices that contain Foxconn firmware, … [Link]

Mashable » You can now watch Facebook video on your TV

Thursday 13 October 23:19:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246544%2fcasting_newsroomasset_blue1Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook video is heading to bigger screens.  The social network now allows you to stream video from your smartphone to your television using Apple TV or Chromecast, Facebook announced Thursday. The functionality is available now for iPhone users and coming "soon" to Android.  SEE ALSO: Facebook overestimated video metrics for two years, report says The feature works for all of Facebook's … [Link]

Mashable » When Michelle Obama goes high, she takes every woman with her

Thursday 13 October 23:03:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24361%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Beneath the outrage over Donald Trump's alleged history of sexual misconduct and assault, there is an eerie silence.  This low hum of nothingness lives under an initial response of indignation and horror. Those louder emotions, after all, are easy to articulate on social media and in conversation. But something more complex remains buried deep below the surface: a voice rendered … [Link]

Slashdot » Evernote Confirms a Serious Bug Caused Data Loss For Some Mac Users

Thursday 13 October 22:50:00 UTC 2016

Evernote has sent an email to users warning of a serious bug "in some versions of Evernote for Mac that can cause images and other attachments to be deleted from a note under specific conditions." The company claims only "a small number of people" are affected, but those who have received the email will need to update their Mac app … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube star KSI lashes out at fans pirating his film ‘Laid in America’

Thursday 13 October 22:47:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24412%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: The YouTube video above contains A LOT of profanity.  LOS ANGELES — You "piece of shit" is not normally something YouTubers would call their fans. But in a recent video, British digital influencer KSI did just that as he lashed out at people for pirating Laid in America, his first feature film, which debuted a few weeks ago. In … [Link]

Mashable » YouTubers Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee's movie is hitting U.S. theaters for 1 night only

Thursday 13 October 22:39:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24411%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — YouTube stars Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee's feature film Joe and Caspar Hit the Road USA is headed to U.S. theaters for one night only.  Following a successful theatrical release in the UK and on digital platforms, BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events said they will show the film in select theaters stateside on Nov. 10 … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber took a break from being a pop star to play soccer with some students

Thursday 13 October 22:15:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24397%2fsoccerFeed-tw Feed-fbJustin Bieber decided to ditch the mustache and wig and blend in with regular human beings in England. The singer, who is in London to play three shows at the O2 Arena, stopped by Highgate School's soccer field (or football, to the majority of people on this planet) to play a pickup game with some lucky students. SEE ALSO: A brief … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Agora.io Announces Interactive Broadcasting API

Thursday 13 October 22:14:30 UTC 2016

Agora.io, a real-time communications provider, has announced the launch of the Agora Interactive Broadcasting API, an API that can be used to add interactive live audio and video functionality to Web and mobile applications. The Agora Interactive Broadcasting API has been added to and is available via the Agora SDK. [Link]

Mashable » There might be such a thing as too much Harry Potter

Thursday 13 October 22:11:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246587%2fc3a4fafd8b654afe80aafa5ded5dc67bFeed-tw Feed-fbWarner Brosjust announced that there would be not three, but five movies in the Fantastic Beasts saga, and we are tapped out. We've been die-hard Harry Potter fans since 1999, fixture at midnight book releases and movie premieres. One of us used to wait with bated breath on Sunday night for new episodes of my favorite Potter podcasts, and the only … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon Believes Yahoo Email Hacking 'Material,' Could Affect Deal

Thursday 13 October 22:10:00 UTC 2016

In the aftermath of disclosure of a mega-breach at Yahoo which affects over 500 million users, Verizon may be looking at a way out of Yahoo's $4.83 billion acquisition deal. From a Reuters report: The company has a "reasonable basis" to believe that Yahoo's massive data breach of at least 500 million email accounts represents a material impact that could … [Link]

Mashable » Solar storm is underway, with widespread Auroras possible Thursday and Friday

Thursday 13 October 22:02:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246590%2fauroraicelandFeed-tw Feed-fbA widespread display of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is already taking place across the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday night as a result of a moderate-to-strong geomagnetic storm.  The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado issued a moderate geomagnetic storm warning through 11 p.m. ET, and a strong geomagnetic storm watch for Friday.  As of Thursday at 5 … [Link]

Mashable » Don't ever lean into a hurricane like this guy in Bermuda

Thursday 13 October 21:55:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24410%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbHurricane Nicole directly hit Bermuda on Thursday, the strongest storm to hit the island since 2003. Here, a man leans into the Category 3 hurricane as his wife films him.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hurricane Nicole, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton, like everyone else, is 'in awe' of Michelle Obama's speech

Thursday 13 October 21:45:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246438%2fclintonobamaFeed-tw Feed-fbIt seems like everyone's in awe of Michelle Obama's speech Thursday — even presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. After footage of Obama's speech went viral, Twitter and cable news pundits came together to praise the first lady. So did Clinton, who wrote and personally signed a applauding tweet. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama is the savior of this horrible election   "I'm in … [Link]

Slashdot » 4Chan Hackers Claim To Have Remotely Wiped John Podesta's iPhone and iPad

Thursday 13 October 21:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Gizmodo: For the past several days, WikiLeaks has been publishing thousands of emails belonging to Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta — and the leaks are starting to cause some serious damage. Gizmodo reports: "Many of the leaked emails contained contact info, cell phone numbers, and account data, none of which was redacted … [Link]

Mashable » Child protection charity warns of 'blurred boundaries' between YouTube stars and fans

Thursday 13 October 21:29:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246206%2f055e50cfb45b463f83ed19ccb5287d07Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — A U.K.-based child protection charity is calling out YouTube creators for the "blurred boundaries" between the internet stars and their young, often impressionable fans. Mashable reported in August a rise in allegations of harassment and inappropriate conduct between digital influencers and the fans who treat them like bona fide celebrities.  SEE ALSO: Sex, lies and YouTube: The predatory … [Link]

Mashable » More people were arrested for weed possession last year than violent crimes like murder

Thursday 13 October 21:29:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245839%2f9d4083fe53d94580be772910f7f02149Feed-tw Feed-fbPolice in the United States arrested nearly 70,000 more people for marijuana possession in 2015 than for committing violent crimes.  Officers arrested 505,681 people in 2015 for violent crimes including murder, rape and aggravated assault, compared with the 574,000 arrests police made for possessing weed during that same year, according to a new study from Human Rights Watch and the ACLU. … [Link]

Mashable » Participant Media acquires Rainn Wilson's social good video platform SoulPancake

Thursday 13 October 21:07:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24396%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — SoulPancake, Rainn Wilson's social good video platform, is joining forces with Participant Media. Wilson, known for his role as Dwight on The Office, started SoulPancake in 2009. Since then, it has gained recognition for video hits such as “Kid President” and “The Science of Happiness." More recently, its web docuseries My Last Days (from Jane the Virgin … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Murray’s lines in ‘Ghostbusters’ were mostly improvised

Thursday 13 October 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20983%2fghostbusters_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Ghostbusters franchise has seen a huge resurgence in popularity since the new reboot. But what ghoulish secrets did the original hide? Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, throws caution to the wind and crosses the streams to give you some little-knowns about 1984's classic supernatural comedy. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Harold … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise magically expands to 5 films

Thursday 13 October 20:51:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246515%2f0cd8fed35e2344929337c923fe746159Feed-tw Feed-fbWarner Bros. and author J.K. Rowling have announced plans to make five films in the Newt Scamander series, which kicks off this November with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.  There had previously been three films scheduled for the franchise, which is of the utmost importance to the studio that made eight Harry Potter movies out of seven books. SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » You Can Now Claim Your Cash In the PS3 'Other PS3' Settlement

Thursday 13 October 20:50:00 UTC 2016

If you've purchased a "fat" PlayStation 3 before April of 2010, you can now claim up to $55 as part of the settlement over the removal of the console's "Other OS" feature. PS3 owners with proof of purchase or evidence of a PSN sign-in from the system can receive $9 from the company. However, if you've used the "Other OS" … [Link]

Mashable » This man felt Obama's fist-bump with his mind-controlled robotic hand

Thursday 13 October 20:40:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246281%2fap_625748977477Feed-tw Feed-fbThis is pretty sick. While in Pittsburgh on Thursday to attend the White House Frontiers Conference, President Barack Obama fist-bumped Nathan Copeland, the first man to have his sense of touch restored via a mind-controlled robotic hand.  SEE ALSO: Watch Michelle Obama's entire speech on Trump and women A decade ago when Copeland, now 28, was a teenager, he lost all … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dota 2' champs Navi rift rumors: Is one of esports' best teams imploding?

Thursday 13 October 20:30:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246274%2fcfcdda221d604e27be2f14ab664599e9Feed-tw Feed-fbOne of the most successful teams in all of esports may be on the brink of a roster shakeup after rumors that a poor performance at a recent tournament caused a rift in their ranks. Natus Vincere — more commonly known as team NaVi — failed to make the top 10 in the high-stakes International 6 Dota 2 tournament this spring … [Link]

Mashable » Airline kicks passenger off plane for wearing Black Panther hat

Thursday 13 October 20:30:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24376%2fa5260e60fe204ab59522c773391d8fbaFeed-tw Feed-fb Freelance e-sports journalist Amanda Stephens boarded a United Airlines flight on Wednesday to cover a tournament in Chicago, but never got off the ground — at least, not on her original flight.  Her trouble began with the pilot. SEE ALSO: How Black Panther taught 50 years of fans to 'walk like a Wakandan prince' Stephens was wearing a hat emblazoned … [Link]

Mashable » The future of selfies is this camera drone with facial recognition

Thursday 13 October 20:30:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24394%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Hover Camera Passport is an autonomous flying camera that uses facial and body recognition to follow its subjects around and take stunning photo and video. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Photography, Video, 4k Video, and Selfie Drone [Link]

Mashable » Meet the floating storm cloud that is actually a speaker

Thursday 13 October 20:30:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24392%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_2.15.08_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbNo, it's not magic. This cloud — from Richard Clarkson Studio and Crealev, which specializes in levitating products — hovers 1 to 2 inches over an oval surface using magnetic components.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Bluetooth Speakers, Speaker, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Last 'Rogue One' trailer offers a timely shot of new hope

Thursday 13 October 20:30:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246244%2fr1Feed-tw Feed-fbThere are two moods that Star Wars movies — well, most of them — do extraordinarily well.  One is a sense of extraordinary, overwhelming evil: the power of the Dark Side; the technological terror of the Death Star; the soul-crushing weariness of being a teenager trapped on a desert planet, staring at a double sunset; the even more soul-crushing revelation that … [Link]

Mashable » Remember that $4.8 billion Yahoo deal? Verizon is having second thoughts

Thursday 13 October 20:30:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246423%2f2015_2f09_2f03_2f9e_2fverizon.dbe2cFeed-tw Feed-fbCan you hear the price tag dropping? Yahoo announced its sale to Verizon in late July, and yet the acquisition could fall through given the unexpectedly massive breach of at least 500 million Yahoo user accounts.  SEE ALSO: Yahoo dishes the details behind its sale to Verizon in 360-page legal filing Verizon's lawyers said that there is a "reasonable basis" for … [Link]

Mashable » Bust out the GIFs, the New York Times just gave Trump a legal burn

Thursday 13 October 20:30:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246384%2ftrumpthumbnytFeed-tw Feed-fbThe New York Times is not afraid of Donald Trump or his lawyers. Twitter users are praising the publication for standing its ground after Trump threatened to file a lawsuit for his "damaged reputation." SEE ALSO: The New York Times lawyers are not having any of Donald Trump's lawsuit threats After Trump's lawyer issued a letter on Wednesday night demanding the … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Rock announces two new Netflix stand-up specials

Thursday 13 October 20:30:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246340%2fgettyimages-513001940Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Chris Rock is reportedly scoring a big paycheck for his return to stand-up comedy. Netflix announced Thursday that after an eight-year absence from doing stand-up, Rock will tape two new specials that will debut on Netflix worldwide.  The streaming giant outbid HBO by dishing out a whopping $40 million to the comedian for the two specials, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Latest 'Survivor' castaway takes the blame for this week's topless moment

Thursday 13 October 20:23:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246292%2fdbfa3ad7da4b4715ac493661b0a0ac83Feed-tw Feed-fbSurvivor’s latest episode featured two historic moments for the series, and its latest castaway — Lucy Huang — was closely involved with both. Halfway through the week's reward challenge, the Millennial tribe's Michaela Bradshaw slipped out of her swimsuit top and dashed off to score a point for her team. The Millennials lost, but Michaela bared all so she could escape … [Link]

Mashable » The rise of the (truly awful) webcam job interview

Thursday 13 October 20:16:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246312%2fap_734598713440Feed-tw Feed-fbThe future of job interviews might horrify you. It horrified Jake Rosen. A recent graduate of UCLA, Rosen was applying to be a page at NBC (yes, yes, just like Kenneth) when he learned he wouldn't be going to an office to talk to a human being about his skills. Instead, he interviewed by webcam, on a laptop.  So Skype, right? … [Link]

Slashdot » The Universe Has 20 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought

Thursday 13 October 20:10:00 UTC 2016

A new study by a team of international astronomers has produced some astounding results: they concluded that the universe contains at least two trillion galaxies — as much as 20 times more than previously thought. The study adds that 90 percent of all galaxies are hidden from us. This hidden portion can't be seen even with our most powerful telescopes. … [Link]

Popular Science » Deep Space Travel Could Damage Astronauts’ Brains

Thursday 13 October 20:00:27 UTC 2016

Space Rodents suffer from cognitive problems months after encountering space-like radiation As astronauts head into deep space, galactic cosmic rays might have dangerous—and lasting—consequences for their brains. [Link]

Slashdot » Inventor of C Dennis Ritchie Honored With Second Death

Thursday 13 October 19:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Dennis Ritchie invented the "C" programming language, so a second round of honors comes as no surprise. Although five years ago he passed away, some confusion over a tweet started the social media avalanche known as "second death syndrome". The problem, especially if you look at it from Ritchie's perspective, is that he's been dead for … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Durant casually eats a young fan's nachos in the middle of practice

Thursday 13 October 19:39:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246186%2fb01da9398b8a4cbd910056a506418eb7Feed-tw Feed-fbGolden State Warriors fans appear to be embracing their newest acquisition. They're getting so comfortable, in fact, that they're letting Kevin Durant crack open the refrigerator and help himself to some grub, so to speak.  At the Warriors annual preseason open practice Wednesday night, Durant took a break from the action when a young fan shared his nachos with the former … [Link]

Slashdot » GlobalSign Error Causes Widespread Internet Issues

Thursday 13 October 19:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: GlobalSign, one of the root CAs globally, has 'inadvertently revoked its intermediary certificates while updating a special cross-certificate. This smashed the chain of trust and ultimately nullified sites' SSL/TLS certificates. It could take days to fix, leaving folks unable to easily read their favorite webpages.' The issue may take up to four days to resolve itself.Two … [Link]

Mashable » Can Amazon compete? A look at the streaming music wars

Thursday 13 October 19:28:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246234%2fpetj1qqxkeFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon is officially in the music streaming business.  The online retail giant this week debuted Amazon Music Unlimited, its service meant to compete with Spotify and Apple Music.  The music streaming service costs $7.99 a month for Prime members — $2 cheaper than the $9.99 rate set by the major streaming options so far.  SEE ALSO: Why a Spotify executive is … [Link]

Mashable » Google Search will now help you learn about what's on your ballot

Thursday 13 October 19:27:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245311%2fap_875290760361Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is making it easier for you to find information about the upcoming election.  The company is updating its search so that information about polling places and who is on your ballot will appear directly within search results. SEE ALSO: Court upholds right to take selfies in the voting booth Now, when you enter queries like "where is my polling place" … [Link]

Mashable » Someone secretly taped Kim K after robbery, and her lawyers are pissed

Thursday 13 October 19:22:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246177%2fkimkardashianFeed-tw Feed-fbNew video from the night of Kim Kardashian West's robbery seems like positive news, until you find out that it was footage taken without her consent in her apartment after she was violently assaulted. TMZ reports that French authorities are currently investigating a video of Kardashian West taken shortly after police arrived on scene that was circling around the internet this … [Link]

Mashable » Advice for GOP defectors who just 'can't bring themselves to vote' for Hillary

Thursday 13 October 19:17:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246136%2fgopdefectorsFeed-tw Feed-fbOver the past few weeks, Donald Trump has been bleeding support from GOP officials — but that doesn't mean they're voting for Hillary Clinton. Ana Navarro, a GOP strategist and commentator for CNN, spent the past week berating Trump as a "a flat out racist," before telling voters she'd be voting for her mom. Arnold Schwarzenegger claimed he didn't know he … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Rogue One' trailer has the internet in a fandom frenzy

Thursday 13 October 19:08:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246196%2f6b7a8a51a1024b418c712505c25d92a7Feed-tw Feed-fbHave we traveled through time? Not to the late '70s and the onset of Star Wars frenzy, or even to the false hope-riddled prequel years. With a new trailer for December's Star Wars: Rogue One sending waves of excitement through the internet, it feels like this time last year, before The Force Awakens welcomed in a new era of Star Wars. … [Link]

Popular Science » The World’s Most Stable Currency Is Backed by Carbon

Thursday 13 October 19:02:15 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Meet the man behind the eco-friendly digital dollar. Computer geeks, operating independently of any government, create digital currencies that are exchanged around the world. Stalnaker is one of them. He invented a digital… [Link]

Mashable » Bystander calls cops on news crew and their 'suspicious white truck'

Thursday 13 October 18:55:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24358%2fcumkcbbviaaaxsgFeed-tw Feed-fbReporter Homa Bash and her cameraman were reporting in Plano, Texas, near school on Wednesday afternoon when someone phoned the police. Bash tweeted about the incident, stating that the cops were called because a "hispanic-looking woman & black man with a suspicious white truck & camera" were near a school.  Seriously. When you get the cops called because a 'Hispanic-looking woman … [Link]

Slashdot » Ubuntu 16.10 Released, Ready to Download

Thursday 13 October 18:50:00 UTC 2016

After six months of development, Ubuntu 16.10, the latest stable release of the world's most popular desktop Linux distro, is now available to download. The ISO image file of Ubuntu 16.10 is a little larger (up from 1.4GB to 1.5GB). OMGUbuntu talks about the new features (condensed): Ubuntu 16.10 is not a big update over Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, released back … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama is the savior of this horrible election

Thursday 13 October 18:49:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246126%2fscreen-shot-2016-10-13-at-1.35Feed-tw Feed-fbIt seems as though Michelle Obama has restored faith in this dismal election. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama gave the world a classic Barack impression The fearless First Lady received a massive amount of Twitter love on Thursday after she brought life into the hearts of discouraged Americans by delivering a legendary speech on behalf of the Clinton campaign.  Twitter users bowed down to … [Link]

Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox transforms Madonna's 'Material Girl' into a '20s sensation

Thursday 13 October 18:48:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24356%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_1.27.35_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb The roaring 1920s were marked by a pretty material-obsessed culture, and pop songs about the good things in life would have fit right in during that era.  So it's only fitting that Postmodern Jukebox would pay tribute to ultra-glamorous Madonna with a jazzy, '20s spin on "Material Girl."  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24316%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_9.44.55_am‘Zootopia’ brings howling dogs together in one meta video Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24355%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_12.58.53_pmThe Weeknd shares bloody and … [Link]

Mashable » America's favorite undecided voter Ken Bone is now a brand influencer

Thursday 13 October 18:47:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245997%2f687f3eb7a27d4278857798266c1c1413Feed-tw Feed-fbKen Bone may still be torn on who to vote for this November, but he seems to be having a much easier time deciding which brands he'd like cutting him checks. The famous undecided voter, whose flashy red sweater and unassuming charm propelled him to viral celebrity at last Sunday's presidential debate, served as the face of Uber's launch of a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Our universe contains 10 times more galaxies than we thought

Thursday 13 October 18:39:56 UTC 2016

The observable universe contains a whopping two trillion galaxies, meaning there may have been a period of rapid galaxy merging in the universe's past [Link]

Mashable » Reese Witherspoon to pen lifestyle memoir

Thursday 13 October 18:16:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245838%2fap_16287455056450Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you're a celebrity who didn't write a memoir, are you even a celebrity at all? We're no closer to finding the answer, since Reese Witherspoon just tossed her hat in the ring for a publishing deal with Touchstone. SEE ALSO: Elton John to pen 'first and only' memoir The memoir will focus primarily on Witherspoon's Tennessee upbringing, but is described … [Link]

Slashdot » Beijing Said Facebook and Google Are Welcome Back To China as Long as They 'Respect China's Laws'

Thursday 13 October 18:10:00 UTC 2016

Will Facebook and Google come back to China? The Chinese government says they can, as long as they "respect China's laws." From a Quartz report: Yesterday at a press conference held in preparation for the upcoming World Internet Conference, a Bloomberg reporter asked Ren Xianliang, deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China (which oversees internet governance) if the government … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Opens Beta For Alexa List Skills API

Thursday 13 October 18:04:36 UTC 2016

Amazon today announced a new API that will let developers integrate Alexa within their own list applications. The goal here is to make it as easy as possible for people to add items to their lists by asking Alexa to do it for them. [Link]

Mashable » The New York Times lawyers are not having any of Donald Trump's lawsuit threats

Thursday 13 October 18:01:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246154%2f31833b60b8df4bae933097d87eda6445Feed-tw Feed-fbA lawyer for the New York Times just issued  a letter back to a lawyer for Donald Trump. It started nice enough. But you'll want to read to the end. Hell, life is short. Here's the money quote: Reports emerged on Wednesday night — following an article from the Times in which two women alleged that they had been groped by … [Link]

Mashable » Zayn Malik is totally psyched he can sing about sex after leaving One Direction

Thursday 13 October 17:52:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246000%2fe2164ea7ae384568bbb4ba286c562cdaFeed-tw Feed-fbIn what is certainly a shocking twist in the Zayn Malik and One Direction saga, the singer reveals that leaving the boy band world behind finally allowed him the freedom to sing about hAvInG sEx. Malik also recorded some of the vocals for Mind of Mine with a condom over his microphone and released the track listing over a picture of … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama slams Trump: 'This isn't about politics — this is about basic human decency'

Thursday 13 October 17:47:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246103%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_1.13.08_pm_1Feed-tw Feed-fbMichelle Obama delivered a powerful rebuttal Thursday of Donald Trump's obscene comments about women, in which she said, "Now is the time for all of us to stand up and say, 'enough is enough.'" Speaking passionately at a campaign event for Hillary Clinton in Manchester, New Hampshire, the first lady forcefully denounced the Republican candidate for the comments he was heard … [Link]

Mashable » 4 money tips you should’ve learned in college but didn’t

Thursday 13 October 17:39:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245521%2f6793826885_6fdd19b3c4_oFeed-tw Feed-fbDon’t listen to your parents or teachers. This may sound a bit counterintuitive, but it’s advice we must heed to break the cycle of bad financial decisions. The two biggest messages pushed onto Millennials are the importance of higher education and home ownership. But both of these are turning out to be terrible investments. Millennials, on average, owe more than $41,000 in student … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Michelle Obama's entire speech on Trump and women

Thursday 13 October 17:36:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246101%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_1.26.44_pm_1Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst Lady Michelle Obama has given a powerful speech on the treatment of women and the allegations of sexual misconduct levied against Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: 'He was like an octopus': More women accuse Trump of sexual misconduct She was speaking at a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire on Thursday afternoon. Never once referring to Trump by name, … [Link]

Mashable » United Airlines passenger booted off plane after interaction with flight staff over Marvel baseball cap

Thursday 13 October 17:36:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24357%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbE-sports journalist Amanda Stevens was flying to Chicago to cover the ‘League of Legends’ quarterfinals when she was told that her Marvel Comics’ Black Panther cap.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, United Airlines, Flight Staff, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Slashdot » English Man Spends 11 Hours Trying To Make Cup of Tea With Wi-Fi Kettle

Thursday 13 October 17:30:00 UTC 2016

All data specialist Mark Rittman wanted was a cup of tea from his all new Wi-Fi kettle. Little did he know that the thing would take 11 hours for that. The issue, in the case of Rittman was, that the base station was not able to communicate with the kettle itself. According to The Guardian: A key problem seemed to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cheese-making led to gene-swapping orgy of bacterial bestiality

Thursday 13 October 17:26:44 UTC 2016

The bacteria that create our cheeses are exchanging genes like mad as they compete to survive in this new environment [Link]

Mashable » 'Zootopia' brings howling dogs together in one meta video

Thursday 13 October 17:24:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24316%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_9.44.55_amFeed-tw Feed-fb In this very meta clip, this rottweiler watched a video of a German shepherd watching Zootopia, and the chain reaction of howls it sparked was priceless. Clearly they sensed something we couldn't.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24355%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_12.58.53_pmThe Weeknd shares bloody and violent music video for 'False Alarm' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24327%2f40de447024d1424faf7c50bdb2378e99Impatient driver gets a healthy dose of instant karma Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23307%2ftydkghostbustersyt7 things you didn't know about 'Ghostbusters' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24319%2f22ef95c892774798873154652c02c4faJimmy Fallon and Barry Gibb … [Link]

Mashable » Social media reacts to longest-reigning monarch's death at 88

Thursday 13 October 17:18:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245973%2fa3429f7010aa4345a726c7c8d3913862Feed-tw Feed-fbThailand’s Royal Palace announced the death of the world's longest-reigning monarch, 88-year-old King Bhumibol of Thailand. According to the palace, Bhumibol passed away peacefully on Thursday at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where hundreds of tearful residents have since gathered outside to mourn his death. Devastated Thais held photographs of the king while chanting prayers and looking up at the hospital building where … [Link]

Mashable » The Weeknd shares bloody and violent music video for 'False Alarm'

Thursday 13 October 17:15:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24355%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_12.58.53_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb The Weeknd comes face to face death once again in the new music video for "False Alarm," the second single off of the singer's upcoming album Starboy.  The video, which has a very necessary parental advisory and viewer warning, shows a violent bank robbery and hostage situation, all from a first-person vantage. Brace yourself before you watch—shit gets real intense, … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon to add 120,000 seasonal workers to handle your holiday shopping

Thursday 13 October 17:15:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245979%2fgettyimages-499764108Feed-tw Feed-fbAmazon is getting ready for a big holiday season.  The online retail giant will hire 120,000 seasonal workers this year, it announced Thursday. That's 20 percent more than the company brought on for the 2015 season.  Amazon's seasonal hiring makes the company an outlier among retailers. Macy's, Target and Kohl's are all hiring fewer seasonal workers this year, Reuters reported.  Does … [Link]

Mashable » This is why #Marmitegate is more important than you think

Thursday 13 October 17:04:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245850%2f82cfa88a92dd41b0b0f578713854e713Feed-tw Feed-fbA price dispute between the UK's largest supermarket and Unilever, one of the world's biggest suppliers, threatened to plunge Britain into a post-Brexit horror as Tesco stopped selling popular household brands online.  SEE ALSO: Tesco pulls popular brands and people are losing it Marmite, PG Tips (tea) and Pot Noodle are among the dozens of brands currently unavailable on the supermarket's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Quadriplegic man feels touch on robotic hand with brain implant

Thursday 13 October 17:00:19 UTC 2016

A person who is paralysed from the neck down has felt the sensation of touch from a robotic hand for the first time, thanks to electrodes inserted in his brain [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spiders can hear you walking and talking from across the room

Thursday 13 October 17:00:05 UTC 2016

Even though they lack ears, it seems that spiders can “hear” everyday sounds up to several metres away with their leg hairs [Link]

Mashable » Considerate man Justin Timberlake sent fans pizza so they could #TimberlakeAndChill

Thursday 13 October 16:57:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24334%2ftimberlakepizzaFeed-tw Feed-fb“Them other boys don't know how to act," declared Justin Timberlake in his 2006 opus, "Sexy Back." A decade later, he's proved his point by gifting pizza to devoted fans who want to spend a cozy night in with him watching his new Netflix special, Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids, which premiered yesterday.  SEE ALSO: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel … [Link]

Slashdot » RIAA Seizes Wrong MP3Skull Domain

Thursday 13 October 16:50:00 UTC 2016

Reader AmiMoJo writes: In its continued quest to keep the Internet piracy-free, the RIAA has seized the domain name of yet another MP3Skull site. However, it appears that their most recent target has nothing to do with the original service. Earlier this year a Florida federal court issued a permanent injunction which allowed the RIAA to take over the site's … [Link]

Mashable » This drone will play with your dog

Thursday 13 October 16:33:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24338%2fdrone-dog-hot-columnFeed-tw Feed-fbLet’s face it. If you need a drone to play with your dog you probably shouldn't be a pup parent. But hey, we wanted to see if our drone could play with a dog anyway. Don't try this at home! Read more…More about Mashable Video, Comedy, Puppy, Dogs, and Dog [Link]

Mashable » Surreal footage of Hurricane Nicole captured by NASA shows danger looming

Thursday 13 October 16:30:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24344%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbHurricane Nicole will hit Bermuda on Thursday with 130 mph maximum sustained winds and higher gusts. NASA caught eerie footage of the dangerous storm as it headed toward the island. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Nasa, Hurricane Nicole, Bermuda, and Weather Forecast [Link]

Mashable » How Tim Burton updated ‘Batman’ from silly to scary

Thursday 13 October 16:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23068%2fbatman_1989_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThere have been some intense Batmans in recent years (including the latest incarnations, played by Ben Affleck and Christian Bale), but for many decades prior, Batman was seen as kind of a silly guy—thanks to the campy, 1960s TV show starring Adam West. That was before Tim Burton brought Batman to the big screen in 1989. Our CineFix series, Things You … [Link]

Mashable » 35 group Halloween costume ideas your friends will love

Thursday 13 October 16:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24261%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f244919_2fethljjdFeed-tw Feed-fbFinding a good Halloween costume can be stressful, so don't go at it alone.  Whether you're heading to a party, throwing your own or hitting the streets for a bit of trick-or-treating, Halloween is definitely a holiday that's best enjoyed with a good group of friends. Ditch the creepy, overpriced masks and head to your local thrift shop to create one … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder is A/B testing your profile photos to help you get more matches

Thursday 13 October 16:27:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245558%2fgettyimages-599388400Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Your Tinder profile picture is paramount in your quest to find a date.  SEE ALSO: Tinder's new function could get you more matches but it'll cost you With the hurry to swipe on as many profiles as possible, the pressure really is on to make a statement with that main profile photo.  Until now, that is.  Tinder has just … [Link]

Popular Science » The Universe May Contain 10 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought

Thursday 13 October 16:20:46 UTC 2016

Space Where have they been hiding? The universe just got a lot bigger. [Link]

Mashable » Incoming 'League of Legends' updates: Jungle, item and mastery changes

Thursday 13 October 16:19:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245913%2f9f0cf2fb37a646b5a2eb62205b194470Feed-tw Feed-fbChange is coming to League of Legends before the 2017 pro season begins, including a completely new (and pretty mysterious) feature in the jungle. Developer Riot Games will be altering the Aegis of the Legion's stats in favor of some brand new items, changing up masteries and jungle camps to be more specific to certain playstyles, and introducing "interactive plants." Yep, … [Link]

Mashable » The Trumpkin is back to make Halloween terrifying again

Thursday 13 October 16:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24337%2fb0469485ef06425aa7afa046dca1a790Feed-tw Feed-fbThanks to its round shape and orange hue, it's only natural to turn your pumpkin into a jack-o'-lantern that resembles Donald Trump.  Last Halloween, a Donald Trump pumpkin, aka Trumpkin, was just a funny joke. But with the election looming in November, the Trumpkin is just flat out terrifying.  But the great thing about the Trumpkin is that it works for … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon To Hire 20% More Holiday Workers To Meet Growing Demand

Thursday 13 October 16:10:00 UTC 2016

Amazon.com is hiring 20 percent more seasonal workers this year, suggesting it anticipates a strong holiday season. Bloomberg reports: The e-commerce giant will add 120,000 seasonal positions, up from 100,000 last year, "to support growing customer demand," said Mike Roth, vice president of customer fulfillment, in a statement. The workers will fill spots in fulfillment and sorting centers and at … [Link]

Mashable » Periscope introduces Producer to help professionals broadcast to Twitter

Thursday 13 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245354%2fperiscope_producerFeed-tw Feed-fbTwitter wants to help you step up your livestreams.  The social network's livestreaming app Periscope is opening up its app so that users can live stream directly from cameras other than the ones on their smartphones. The effort, called Periscope Producer, is meant to help broaden the reach of live video on Twitter by making it more accessible to professional broadcasters. … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things 'Pulp Fiction' taught us about swearing and more

Thursday 13 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23069%2ftydkpulpfiction2nologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe '90s classic, Pulp Fiction, yielded a whole bunch of awesome trivia involving Jheri curls, hot sauce and (especially) profanity. Here are seven more Pulp Fiction trivia tidbits to impress your friends.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Christopher Walken, Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you didn't know about 'Ghostbusters'

Thursday 13 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23307%2ftydkghostbustersytFeed-tw Feed-fb The Ghostbusters franchise has seen a huge resurgence in popularity since the new reboot. But what ghoulish secrets did the original hide? Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, throws caution to the wind and crosses the streams to give you some little-knowns about 1984's classic supernatural comedy. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24319%2f22ef95c892774798873154652c02c4faJimmy Fallon and Barry Gibb harmonize … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dragon Quest Builders' is for 'Minecraft' fans who want noble quests, too

Thursday 13 October 15:42:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245890%2fdqbspringFeed-tw Feed-fbWith 100 million copies sold, it’s no wonder that Minecraft’s build-anything sandbox has been a target for copycats. Few manage to capture the charm and magic of Mojang’s phenomenon, though. Square Enix’s Dragon Quest Builders makes the short-list of successful Minecraft descendants, because it takes the concept in a new direction. For those that haven’t been able to get into the … [Link]

Mashable » More timeless time travel facts about ‘Back to the Future’

Thursday 13 October 15:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22530%2fmore_back_future_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThis isn't the first time CineFix has covered Back to the Future (or even its sequels), but when a film is running at 88 mph, there's always more to learn.  Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, climbed back into the DeLorean to gather some more behind-the-scenes trivia on this classic franchise.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More … [Link]

Slashdot » Dutch Net Neutrality Law Goes Too Far Say Critics

Thursday 13 October 15:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The Dutch Senate has passed the revised Net Neutrality Law as part of an amendment to the country's Telecommunications Act. The strict new law seeks to ensure that telcos and ISPs treat all internet traffic equally and cannot favor one internet app or service over another. Opponents, however, say the legislation, which was approved by the … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Barry Gibb harmonize about your favorite fall things

Thursday 13 October 15:28:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24319%2f22ef95c892774798873154652c02c4faFeed-tw Feed-fb There's nothing quite like a duet between two Barry Gibbs to remind you that summer is over and it's time to turn up your autumn enthusiasm.  The silhouettes of Gibb, and Jimmy Fallon dressed as Gibb, use their perfect vocal chords to bring your favorite fall things to life—from corn mazes to pumpkin spice lattes. Watch the festive fun above … [Link]

Mashable » A first look at the London flagship Apple Store's airy new makeover

Thursday 13 October 15:26:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24303%2f8a12bbf0c05c419f8401f91376138ff6Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Apple's UK flagship store is back after being closed for renovation — and it's had more than just a lick of paint. Mashable got a first look at the redesigned new shop on Regent Street. With its huge windows and smart bulbs, the design of the store makes the most of natural light — a much appreciated feature … [Link]

New Scientist – News » First UK trial of driverless pods paves way for autonomous taxis

Thursday 13 October 15:26:09 UTC 2016

Two-seater pods zip around the pedestrian zones of Milton Keynes in the first UK trial of driverless car tech. Timothy Revell goes for a spin [Link]

Mashable » Dude accidentally buys three 5-foot tall Snorlaxes and tries to sell them

Thursday 13 October 15:19:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24325%2fgiant_snorlax_1476267269_66e0a86bFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen bae drops the hint that she likes something, the rare good husband will make a mental note and actually buy it for her. So, when one woman mentioned that she likes the adorable and sleepy Pokémon Snorlax, her husband went online and bought three Snorlax stuffed animals to display in their home. Little did he know, they were freakin' huge: … [Link]

Mashable » Impatient driver gets a healthy dose of instant karma

Thursday 13 October 15:17:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24327%2f40de447024d1424faf7c50bdb2378e99Feed-tw Feed-fb Impatient driver, meet instant karma. A driver with front and rear-facing dash cams captured the incident where a driver in a BMW lands his car on top of a Jersey barrier. The clip starts with the dash cam driver letting a school bus merge into its lane. The driver of the BMW is behind the dash cam driver and doesn't … [Link]

Popular Science » We Could Be The Last Car-Owning Generation, Says Transportation Secretary Foxx

Thursday 13 October 15:09:09 UTC 2016

Cars Discussing the future of automobiles at the 2016 Frontiers Conference The mayor of Pittsburgh, secretary of the department of transportation and more gather to discuss the future of sitting behind the wheel… [Link]

Mashable » Alex Trebek seriously burns contestant for her music taste

Thursday 13 October 15:08:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245606%2fgettyimages-143212928Feed-tw Feed-fbAlex Trebek is a certified savage. On Tuesday's Jeopardy!, the host delivered a serious burn to an unexpecting contestant. After the contestant explained her love for "nerdcore hip-hop," Trebek took a pause, looked her in the eye, and dropped the hammer. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling burns Donald Trump in 3 magical tweets Watch him deliver the insult here. While the contestant … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Frogfish turns itself white to blend in with bleached corals

Thursday 13 October 15:07:00 UTC 2016

The warty frogfish slowly changes colour to match its surroundings – now one has been found that has fully adapted to recent bleaching in the Maldives [Link]

Mashable » What do all of the 2016 Nobel Prize winners have in common?

Thursday 13 October 15:04:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245703%2fnobelprizeFeed-tw Feed-fbPeople are not too happy about this year's Nobel Prize winners. SEE ALSO: 'The Simpsons' predicted this year's Nobel Prize winner for Economic Sciences After American singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan on Thursday morning was awarded the final Nobel Prize of 2016, the Nobel Prize in Literature, people began calling attention to the fact that no contributions from women were recognized. People flocked … [Link]

Mashable » The Hover Camera is here, ready to shoot all your aerial selfies

Thursday 13 October 15:03:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245693%2fhovercamerathumbFeed-tw Feed-fbZero Zero Robotics' Hover Camera is now called the Hover Camera Passport. I got a first look at the prototype of the paperback-sized "flying camera" (the company's still not calling it a drone) earlier this year. After securing over $25 million in investor funding, Zero Zero Robotics is finally launching the foldable quadcopter camera — the first in a lineup of … [Link]

Mashable » Alicia Silverstone got her 'Clueless' role without even auditioning

Thursday 13 October 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22461%2ftydkcluelessnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe movie came out 21 years ago, but there's still plenty to learn about the classic teen comedy. So we headed to Beverly Hills High School to get educated on Clueless. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Beverly Hills, Paul Rudd, Alicia Silverstone, and Clueless [Link]

Mashable » Powerful Hurricane Nicole slamming Bermuda as 'major' hurricane

Thursday 13 October 14:58:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245741%2fnicolethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbBermuda, a 21-square-mile oasis in the Atlantic for the wealthy and top destination for East Coast cruise ship travelers, is experiencing Thursday one of its strongest hurricanes since records began there in the late 19th century. Category 4 Hurricane Nicole is blasting the island with hurricane force winds and a storm surge of 6 to 8 feet. The hurricane is the … [Link]

Mashable » Carolinas still drying out from Hurricane Matthew

Thursday 13 October 14:56:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245694%2f9b1e4a20e5d443278b575b878c8941b8Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been a week since Hurricane Matthew lashed the south Atlantic U.S. coast, but parts of the area are still drying out from historic floods caused by the storms.  SEE ALSO: How to help people impacted by Hurricane Matthew in the U.S. While aerial images captured the immense nature of the floods and showed water several feet high up on buildings, … [Link]

Mashable » Elton John to pen 'first and only' memoir

Thursday 13 October 14:52:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245735%2f55df309d120b4c32830497e5d459fcd3Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s a wonder that Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and Tony award-winner Elton John hasn't written a memoir, but that's about to change. Macmillan Holt acquired publishing rights to John's memoirs on Thursday and will release his first book in 2019. SEE ALSO: Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in Literature  “It’s come as quite a surprise how cathartic I am finding the … [Link]

Slashdot » Soylent Halts Sale of Bars; Investigation Into Illnesses Continues

Thursday 13 October 14:50:00 UTC 2016

Beth Mole, reporting for ArsTechnica:Following online reports of customers becoming ill after eating Soylent's new snack bars, the company announced this afternoon that it has decided to halt all sales and shipments of the bars as a precautionary measure . The company is urging customers to discard remaining bars and will begin e-mailing customers individually regarding refunds. In a blog … [Link]

Mashable » How Warner Bros. Failed to make Akira

Thursday 13 October 14:31:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24287%2fakira_postFeed-tw Feed-fbA film version based on the ground-breaking manga seemed like a no-brainer, however Warner Bros. has tried for over a decade to get this movie made.  So what has stopped the studio? Read more…More about Mashable Video, Manga, Anime, Movies, and Akira [Link]

Mashable » One paycheck, six people: What payday really means

Thursday 13 October 14:31:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f233824%2fistock_86209297_mediumFeed-tw Feed-fbA paycheck is more than just the dollars and cents it stands for. A paycheck represents something bigger – all the hopes, dreams, and hard work that are tied up in it. And at the end of the week it can be a little slice of magic.    Money means freedom. The freedom to eat what you want, travel to where … [Link]

Mashable » Filmmakers tried to use hilarious code words to keep 'The Avengers' under wraps

Thursday 13 October 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22447%2ftydkavengersnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbFrom Hulk Smash to Hawkeye’s eyes, there’s a ton of behind-the scenes trivia we’re guessing you probably didn’t know about the first Avengers movie. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, brings you some of the film's weird code names and little-known facts here.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, The Avengers, Things You Didn … [Link]

Popular Science » Historic Shrinking of Antarctic Ice Sheet Linked to CO2 Spike

Thursday 13 October 14:29:25 UTC 2016

   From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News   First evidence found in ancient, fossilized leaves  New fossil evidence shows atmospheric carbon dioxide levels can shoot up over a short span of time. Scientists find that 23 million years ago, atmospheric CO2 spiked,…></img> [<a href='http://www.popsci.com/historic-shrinking-antarctic-ice-sheet-linked-to-co2-spike?dom=rss-default&src=syn' target='_blank' >Link</a>]</p>
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 innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable's 25 million monthly'>Mashable</a> » <a href='http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mashable/~3/LnNJDX4x_i0/' target='_blank'>This app will let you order actual pizza as conveniently as Domino's</a></h4>
<p class='postbyline'>Thursday 13 October 14:11:30 UTC 2016</p>
<p>  <img src='http://i.amz.mshcdn.com/W-zPyVFnReyo8Mr5yJmIPJAJcU0=/575x323/https%3A%2F%2Fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fcard%2Fimage%2F245550%2Fd8516d2d10834659b07713902ab3b4c2.jpg'   alt=Feed-tw Feed-fbYou want to order from that little pizza place on the other side of town. But all too often it's just too easy to order from Domino's, again. A new app wants to make sure customers order from those mom-and-pop pizza shops when they reach for their phones.  Slice, a company that tries to connect local pizzerias with customers, launched an … [Link]

Mashable » 13 fantastic, lesser-known horror films fans can watch on Netflix right now

Thursday 13 October 14:10:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245608%2fhoneymoon3Feed-tw Feed-fbLook. It's October and we know you want to watch horror movies until you're scared of everything that moves. But you don't want to spend all the money to go to the theater or digitally rent them. Netflix is the obvious first choice. However, Netflix is full of many, many, many bad horror movies not worth your time. Maybe you've seen … [Link]

Slashdot » Foreign Investors Sue Toshiba Over Accounting Scandal

Thursday 13 October 14:10:00 UTC 2016

A group of investors, mostly foreign institutions, are suing Toshiba in a Tokyo court for 16.7 billion yen ($162.3 million) in damages, over a $1.3 billion accounting scandal uncovered last year. Reuters adds: Toshiba said in a statement on Thursday that the 45 unnamed shareholders were seeking compensation for damages caused by its "inappropriate accounting". It will take an unspecified … [Link]

Mashable » 7 little-known facts about the patriotic alien movie ‘Independence Day’

Thursday 13 October 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22457%2findependence_day_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf hearing the words "Independence Day" makes you think about Will Smith and aliens instead of the American revolution and fireworks, then this list of little-known facts about the 1996 sci-fi thriller Independence Day might be for you. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, used an old Mac laptop hooked up to an alien ship to bring you these awesome … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon India acquires rights for animated content for kids ahead of Prime Video launch

Thursday 13 October 13:50:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245529%2famazon_green_gold_animation_Feed-tw Feed-fbAhead of the launch of Prime Video in India, Amazon has inked yet another deal in the country to score a chunk of local content. SEE ALSO: Amazon, Netflix strike deals in India for local video content The company today announced it has reached an agreement with Green Gold Animation to bring its popular shows for kids to the on-demand streaming … [Link]

Mashable » Makeup artist incorporates hijab to create the perfect Harley Quinn look

Thursday 13 October 13:46:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24313%2fhijabi-harley-quinnFeed-tw Feed-fbThere will probably be thousands of Harley Quinns roaming around this Halloween, but makeup artist Nora Belk is already a top contender for the best. The 21-year-old posted a photo of her look, which incorporates her hijab and some truly flawless makeup work, to Reddit and Instagram on Wednesday. On Reddit, she even called it "Halal-ey Quinn," much to the delight … [Link]

Mashable » The ‘Watchmen’ movie was way more violent than the comic

Thursday 13 October 13:32:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23058%2fwatchmen_wtd_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAlan Moore's Watchmen was one of the most influential comic book series in the genre's history. Yet it took several decades for this dark tale about a team of masked heroes to make it from page to screen.  Zack Snyder’s 2009 film adaptation was pretty faithful to the comic, but there were some key changes made. And our CineFix series, What's … [Link]

Mashable » Drug maker draws fire over price hike for decades-old lead poisoning treament

Thursday 13 October 13:24:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245542%2fap_16235470756561Feed-tw Feed-fbA drug used to treat lead poisoning is causing a toxic reaction among hospitals and poison control centers after Valeant Pharmaceuticals jacked up the price more than 2,700 percent in a single year. At issue is a decades-old, intravenous treatment for severe and life-threatening cases of lead poisoning, which occur infrequently, but generally require supplies to be on hand. Known as … [Link]

Popular Science » How Will Robots Learn?

Thursday 13 October 13:17:20 UTC 2016

Technology A.I. experts Andrew Ng and Eric Horvitz discuss the future of artificial intelligence A conversation between Andrew Ng, Chief Scientist at Baidu and Eric Horvitz, Managing Director at Microsoft Research. [Link]

Mashable » Advertisers look to commiserate with disenchanted voters — and mock Donald Trump

Thursday 13 October 13:11:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f239878%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-07_at_5.11.41_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAt some point in the coming weeks, one American will travel to a foreign country of his or her choosing with the ostensible mission of scouting out a future home — all on Esurance's dime. The insurer is hoping its somewhat tongue-in-cheek sweepstakes will resonate with a country forced to choose between two historically unfavorable aspiring heads of state in a … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome 54 Arrives With YouTube Flash Embed Rewriting To HTML5

Thursday 13 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Krystalo quotes a report from VentureBeat: Google today launched Chrome 54 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This release is mainly focused on developers, but the improvements to how the browser handles YouTube embeds is also noteworthy. You can update to the latest version now using the browser's built-in silent updater, or download it directly from google.com/chrome. Chrome 54 rewrites YouTube … [Link]

Mashable » Shazam will create music video playlists when it IDs a song for you

Thursday 13 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f244985%2f4tqpzu18naFeed-tw Feed-fbShazam is trying to do more than identify the song playing in the bar. Its next step toward that goal is adding more video.  The app that identifies a song after hearing a few seconds of it will now play a full music video and create a customized video channel for any song it identifies. In the past, the app has … [Link]

Mashable » Nigeria says 21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls freed in swap

Thursday 13 October 12:59:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245518%2f521d499c6e0f44e09d4c345a591f0d51Feed-tw Feed-fbTwenty-one of Nigeria's Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram more than two years ago have been freed in a swap for detained leaders of the Islamic extremist group, the government and military said Thursday. SEE ALSO: Malala to Chibok girls' families 2 years later: 'I write this letter with a heavy heart' Some 197 girls remain captive, though it is not … [Link]

Popular Science » Can We Predict Global Dust Storms On Mars?

Thursday 13 October 12:30:11 UTC 2016

Space Future astronauts may depend on it, and a new forecast is about to be put to the test Mars is likely to find itself in the grip of a planet-sized dust storm sometime in the next few months. [Link]

Mashable » New 'Rogue One' trailer drops even more tantalising plot hints

Thursday 13 October 12:25:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24309%2frogue_one_second_trailerFeed-tw Feed-fb Hold tight, Star Wars fans: the second official trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is here, and it's just as epic as we'd hoped it would be. Following on the first official trailer, the second gives us even more clues to the plot of the upcoming film, this time focussing in on the mysterious figure of Jyn Erso's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Quantum film sensor stops delivery drones crashing into things

Thursday 13 October 12:22:45 UTC 2016

A sensor that uses infrared laser light and quantum film detects objects up to 20 metres away, helping drones to dodge collisions [Link]

Mashable » Bryan Cranston and his brother were once investigated for murder

Thursday 13 October 12:13:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24306%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_7.32.16_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Tonight Show guests usually keep it pretty light conversation-wise, but Bryan Cranston broached a new subject on Wednesday night's show — murder! Years ago, Cranston and his brother Kyle were apparently suspects in the murder of their boss, a mean chef whose demise all of his employees had wistfully imagined at some point. Unfortunately, the Cranston brothers skipped town at … [Link]

Mashable » How the push for thinner phones contributed to the Samsung Note7 debacle

Thursday 13 October 12:11:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f243037%2f8d28bfed50144c57a4f393e548800a2cFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s nothing funny about Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones inexplicably exploding and torching cars and burning people. And it's definitely not a joking matter when their replacements, which are supposed to come with safe batteries, are catching on fire (like on a plane) as well. Whatever the real reason is — a design flaw, defective batteries from a specific supplier, a process … [Link]

Mashable » Doug the Pug is in London and he's having the best time ever

Thursday 13 October 12:00:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24305%2fdoug_the_pug_londonFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — When visiting London it's important to sample some of the local culture, no matter whether you have two, or four, legs. Doug the Pug knows this well. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Pugs' may be the only thing better than 'Stranger Things' The costume-wearing pooch is currently in the UK to promote his new book, Doug the Pug — King of … [Link]

Mashable » Princess Diana-inspired ASOS collection is the ultimate style tribute

Thursday 13 October 11:50:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245439%2fdianaasosFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Diana, Princess of Wales, was perhaps best known for her philanthropy and her tumultuous marriage to Prince Charles.  But, the beloved princess was also a fashion icon whose signature style influenced a generation of women.  SEE ALSO: Here's why Prince George is always wearing shorts In the ultimate tribute, ASOS has launched a collection inspired by the Princess of … [Link]

Mashable » The Trump allegations have sparked a grim new Twitter trend

Thursday 13 October 11:39:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245431%2ftrumpsexualassaultFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: This post contains offensive language. LONDON — As further allegations about sexual misconduct emerge about Donald Trump, thousands have entered into a fierce debate on Twitter about the legitimacy of the claims. They're using the hashtag #NextFakeTrumpVictim which is believed to have been started on 4chan.  SEE ALSO: 'He was like an octopus': More women accuse Trump of sexual misconduct … [Link]

Mashable » Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Thursday 13 October 11:23:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245486%2fap_120112129693Feed-tw Feed-fbBob Dylan has won the Nobel Prize for Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”  BREAKING 2016 #NobelPrize in Literature to Bob Dylan “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition” pic.twitter.com/XYkeJKRfhv — The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 13, 2016 SEE ALSO: Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to biologist who unraveled … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans think this undercover cast photo could mean a big reunion

Thursday 13 October 11:16:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245463%2fstark_reunionFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: Contains possible spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7. LONDON — Game of Thrones Season 7 filming is well and truly underway, and — as is now tradition when it comes to what must be the world's most closely guarded show — people are doing everything they can to try and uncover exactly where the story is going. Following the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How will you look after Botox? 3D scans could give you a preview

Thursday 13 October 11:08:17 UTC 2016

Algorithms could predict how you would look after cosmetic procedures such as Botox or dermal fillers, letting you see how your face is likely to change [Link]

Mashable » Film star slams 'Game of Thrones' for marginalising actors of colour

Thursday 13 October 10:28:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245401%2fgots_diversityFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — British star David Oyelowo has criticised Game of Thrones for the way the show treats people of colour. The actor, who has previously appeared in Selma and who has two films — Queen of Katwe and A United Kingdom — showing at this year's London Film Festival, told the Radio Times there is "absolutely no excuse in a show … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Deep Learning – $22.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 13 October 10:27:04 UTC 2016

Get "Deep Learning" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-10-14 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Badass Irish grandmother pulls off water bottle trick like it ain't no thang

Thursday 13 October 10:18:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245428%2fblurFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — This Irish grandmammy doesn't have time for your rubbish magic tricks, kids. In a video clip, her presumed grandson pulls off a pretty slick stunt with a water bottle, but then his granny absolutely buries him by pulling off the same trick with two water bottles. This glorious video is clearly staged, but that only makes it better — … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung will credit you with $100 if you exchange your Note7 for another Samsung phone

Thursday 13 October 10:11:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245358%2fnote7Feed-tw Feed-fbIf, after all the battery explosions and two recalls, you're still inclined to cling onto your Galaxy Note7, here's a new reason why you should reconsider: Samsung is now offering up to $100 in credit to every customer who exchanges their Note7 for another Samsung smartphone.  The company said so in its updated Note7 recall page which plainly states that the … [Link]

Mashable » Creepy clown seriously regrets trying to scare badass mum

Thursday 13 October 10:02:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24297%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_9.54.03_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Terrifying reports of pranksters dressed as clowns have begun to pop up across the U.K. in a phenomenon that began in the U.S. and has now swept across the sea to Britain. The creepy clown craze has gotten so out of hand that Batman has had to intervene.   SEE ALSO: Creepy clowns are now terrifying children in the UK … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple MacBook Refresh Could Bring E-Ink Enabled Keyboard

Thursday 13 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

MojoKid writes from a report via HotHardware: Apparently Apple has been working on some unique upgrades to its MacBook line, and not just underneath the hood. One of the bigger feature upgrades could actually be in the keyboard. As previously rumored, the new MacBook Pro is likely to sport a secondary touchscreen display at the top of the keyboard. It … [Link]

Mashable » Top tickets for Guns N' Roses' Singapore concert will cost $1,500

Thursday 13 October 9:17:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245398%2fap_47276623086Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — 1980s rock legends Guns N' Roses will perform here for the first time next February. But ticket price details for the Feb. 25 show also shocked many fans who took to social media to complain about the astronomically-high prices for the higher-tier tickets. SEE ALSO: Axl Rose is knockin' on Google's door about taking down "fat Axl" photos While … [Link]

Mashable » OnePlus launches online store in India but you can't buy its phones, yet

Thursday 13 October 9:05:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245357%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f115695_2foneplus-3-hero-1Feed-tw Feed-fbOnePlus wants to make it easier for Indians to purchase its products. SEE ALSO: OnePlus 3 is practically the perfect Android smartphone The Chinese smartphone maker today launched its online store in India, which the company says will offer users a "personalised shopping experience", exclusive merchandise, and limited-time offers to existing users. Additionally, the store will help users purchase genuine OnePlus … [Link]

Mashable » Tesco pulls popular brands and people are losing it

Thursday 13 October 9:02:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245340%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_08.44.10Feed-tw Feed-fbBritish supermarket Tesco has stopped selling popular household brands after a price dispute with its major supplier, Unilever.  SEE ALSO: Louis Theroux casually compares Donald Trump to Brexit Products such as Marmite, PG Tips (tea), Pot Noodle and Surf washing powder are currently unavailable from the supermarket's website.  The row began when Unilever proposed a 10% price increase because of the … [Link]

Mashable » Tennis pro Nick Kyrgios apologises after deliberate Shanghai fail

Thursday 13 October 7:44:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245312%2fb20c560fd86540feb55494db25ea52a2Feed-tw Feed-fbWe get it. Australian pro Nick Kyrgios is a naughty boy who throws tantrums and who may or may not smoke weed. But calling him a "total disgrace" probably isn't going to make him behave the way you'd like. Kyrgios is a sensitive, volatile young man. Yes, he deliberately and spectacularly tanked his match against Germany's Misha Zverev at the Shanghai … [Link]

Mashable » 'Expect rape threats': Lessons from Australia's first female leader

Thursday 13 October 7:40:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245286%2f0991e633c7cb4e15bb8ea970f2f085a2Feed-tw Feed-fbJulia Gillard has some timely words for women in politics, based on her own experience as former prime minister of Australia. Timely and sobering.  The politician, whose friendship with Hillary Clinton during her time in power was diplomacy #goals, told a London audience on Tuesday that for women involved in public life, daily threats of violence were the norm.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Politicians may push up violent crime by getting tough on it

Thursday 13 October 7:38:32 UTC 2016

Areas with more women than men paradoxically see more violent crime, so putting more men in jail could fuel the fire law-makers are trying to put out [Link]

New Scientist – News » Science is catching up with society on transgender issues

Thursday 13 October 7:38:31 UTC 2016

Society has made great leaps in its acceptance of transgender people. Science has a big part to play in keeping the momentum going [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's immersive media head on why 360 video may need its own app

Thursday 13 October 7:29:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245273%2fe2f9d31f4bcc4f4cb8c7cf18b6dd1156Feed-tw Feed-fbMost Silicon Valley heavyweights don't take time out from their office job to get face to face with apex predators. Eric Cheng is the head of immersive media at Facebook, but he's also a professional underwater photographer who uses his work to call for shark conservation. In Sydney to promote Tales by Light Season 2, a photography adventure series set to … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Unveil Plans For First Space Nation 'Asgardia,' Open Citizenship Applications

Thursday 13 October 7:00:00 UTC 2016

Scientists and legal experts have unveiled plans for the "first nation state in space." The state is called "Asgardia" after one of the mythical worlds inhabited by the Norse gods, and it will eventually become a member of the United Nations — complete with its own flag and anthem. The Guardian reports: According to the project website, Asgardia "will offer … [Link]

Mashable » Humans let down Google Assistant in Pixel smartphone ad in India

Thursday 13 October 6:24:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245298%2fgoogle-pixel-assistant-fail-adFeed-tw Feed-fbHumans are letting down the super smart Google Assistant.  SEE ALSO: Google's Pixel smartphones are going on pre-order in India It’s a big day for Google in India. The company is launching its Pixel smartphones in the country today. On the occasion, Google ran a two-page ad on Times of India newspaper, showcasing the power of one of Pixel's most interesting … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'Underground Airlines' tackles racism by imaging America where slavery still exists

Thursday 13 October 4:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f244443%2funderground-airlinesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Civil War indelibly shaped the course of American history. But what would the United States look like if the war never happened? This week on the MashReads Podcast, we read and discuss Underground Airlines by Ben Winters, a novel that imagines just that — a world where the Civil War never occurred and slavery still exists in four states dubbed … [Link]

Mashable » Ancient site could rival Stonehenge as world's oldest observatory

Thursday 13 October 3:48:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245247%2fb32f698707ef41d9bb1c145fc9d922b9Feed-tw Feed-fbScientists studying ancient stone arrangement alongside Aboriginal traditional owners in Australia’s Victorian bush say the site could pre-date Stonehenge and even Egypt's Great Pyramids. But Wurdi Youang, as it's known by the people of the Wada Warrung nation, is apparently not the only mysterious stone circle in Australia — just the most intact.  SEE ALSO: Indigenous Australians the oldest living civilisation … [Link]

Mashable » These earrings might stop you from losing your Airpods

Thursday 13 October 3:36:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245258%2fimg_8302Feed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone 7's lack of a headphone jack took many people by surprise.  The company's new wireless Airpods seemed like a burden to some, who worried the earphones would fall out any minute, even as Tim Cook tried to reassure them otherwise.  I don't get #AirPods – what if they get knocked out on a busy commute to work? You'll be … [Link]

Slashdot » Doctors Perform Better Than Internet Or App-Based Symptoms Checkers, Says Study

Thursday 13 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Science Daily: Increasingly powerful computers using ever-more sophisticated programs are challenging human supremacy in areas as diverse as playing chess and making emotionally compelling music. But can digital diagnosticians match, or even outperform, human physicians? The answer, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School, is "not quite." The … [Link]

Mashable » Warning: This video could give you hallucinations

Thursday 13 October 3:01:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24277%2fsitethimbFeed-tw Feed-fbScientists have created a video they hope can help them study hallucinations. No, you don't have to be on drugs for it to work.    Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hallucination, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » Sh*tty Jimmy says bye to sh*tty Ronnie at a 'You're The Worst' wake

Thursday 13 October 2:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f244409%2fbfe10beff40c40b8926b6e2cf02bdfb4Feed-tw Feed-fbBecoming an adult takes baby steps. Growing up feels like slow work in real life, and even slower on television as we watch our characters from the proverbial peanut gallery of their patently dysfunctional lives. It's been agony so far on Season 3 of You're The Worst, but after weeks of repression and regression, we're inching sneakily forward. SEE ALSO: 9 … [Link]

Mashable » 5 awesome Android phones to replace your Galaxy Note7

Thursday 13 October 2:16:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24274%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter the Samsung Galaxy Note7 explosion and recall controversy, these five Android options are looking pretty good.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Smartphone, Google Pixel, Google, and Moto Z [Link]

Mashable » Baby monitor catches baby doing spooky headstand in her sleep

Thursday 13 October 2:01:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24260%2f4b5e3a118fff4e878c3f7ce5e1a39752Feed-tw Feed-fbIn yet another sign of the younger generation's insurmountable strength, it appears that instead of sleepwalking, babies are now doing sleep-headstands. This baby, who is not a professional gymnast but should be, was caught doing a very impressive bed headstand on her baby monitor. Understandably, her aunt, Vine star Mikaela Long, was a little concerned. SEE ALSO: That baby with the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Arrow' boss gets real about fan reactions, Felicity and new villain Prometheus

Thursday 13 October 2:00:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245187%2far503b_0158bFeed-tw Feed-fbArrow Season 5 has shifted the status quo for our titular hero, Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell). After his team disbanded at the end of Season 4, Oliver has been attempting to clean up the mean streets of Star City solo for six months — both as the Green Arrow and as Mayor of Star City — but the dual jobs have … [Link]

Mashable » Eric Trump learns what the electoral map would look life if the internet turned it into a meme

Thursday 13 October 1:52:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245230%2fap_617398029266Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen election soothsayer Nate Silver tweeted out a couple of maps Tuesday, he probably didn't know he was giving birth to a meme.  The FiveThirtyEight founder illustrated how the 2016 election would turn out if only men or women voted, based on a "polls-only forecast." SEE ALSO: These are the dictators who throw opponents in jail — or worse A blue … [Link]

Mashable » Study: Esports gaining on baseball and hockey among millennial men

Thursday 13 October 1:46:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245225%2fce6f168941ad44c1bb9eed003a640d51Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Male millennials who say they regularly watch esports have caught up to regular watchers of hockey, and are approaching baseball numbers, according to a new study from market research firm Newzoo. That's just one of many insights from the study, which surveyed some 60,000 people from 27 countries over the course of three years. SEE ALSO: eStream: The … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Apple store employees stole and rated photos from customer phones

Thursday 13 October 1:42:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245160%2f99b17b3f52234bfeb69c88cde1e6c113Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Oct. 13, 2016, 2:44 p.m. AEDT In a statement, Apple said its investigation had so far found no evidence customer data was stolen from phones in the Carindale store. "We are investigating a violation of Apple's business conduct policy at our store in Carindale, where several employees have already been terminated as a result of our findings.   "Based on … [Link]

Mashable » This jack-o'-lantern's tiny face is lazy pumpkin carving at its finest

Thursday 13 October 1:31:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24257%2fjdrtbgxlrokuccprhch-n80xjvjfgwngmz6_y1kwihkFeed-tw Feed-fbPumpkin carving doesn't have to be a messy, time-consuming headache.  Reddit user LisaShuBop had an ingenious idea for the lazy pumpkin carver when she shared this photo of a jack-o'-lantern with a tiny smile.  SEE ALSO: 13 jack-o'-lanterns who are really sad about the whole Halloween thing While pumpkins have long been a medium for some truly impressive artwork and are … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft's HoloLens is going global, now available in 6 more countries

Thursday 13 October 1:23:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245191%2f83b8768fe64a40eeb7f82d03cfe87cf1Feed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft is taking its augmented reality headset global. On Thursday, the company announced that the HoloLens, what it calls "the world's first self-contained holographic computer," was available for preorder in Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK. It's currently on-sale in the U.S. and Canada. SEE ALSO: Microsoft is about to announce something big Access to the technology won't … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks' new espresso-infused IPA will get you hopped up on caffeine

Thursday 13 October 1:18:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245157%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-12_at_4.41.21_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbCoffee lovers and beer snobs no longer have to choose between their two obsessions when visiting Starbucks. The coffee chain just launched a new coffee-infused beer called the Espresso Cloud IPA as part of its bar-like "Starbucks Evenings" menu, which is available at a limited number of locations across the country.  SEE ALSO: Burger-flavored brew brings some grill-kissed umami to your … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Patents Smart Billboard That Would Deliver Targeted Ads To Passersby or Motorists

Thursday 13 October 1:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Yahoo has filed a patent for advertising billboards outfitted with a wide array of sensors — including drone-based cameras — which would use facial and vehicle recognition, data brokers, cell-tower information and social network information to attempt to identify worthwhile advertising targets and aim personalized ads at them as they pass on foot or in cars. … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James trashes Trump's 'locker room talk' while Tom Brady walks away

Thursday 13 October 0:37:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245133%2f38c1d2a4565f42bbaa434fce1c4683e8Feed-tw Feed-fbAccording to LeBron James, Donald Trump has a very poor understanding of what athletes actually talk about in locker rooms. Audio released over the weekend revealed Trump making explicit comments about women in 2005. Trump, who can be heard making references to groping women, later called the words "locker room talk" at the second presidential debate.  A few professional athletes — … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Olsen is becoming a superhero in his own right thanks to 'Supergirl'

Thursday 13 October 0:30:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245144%2ffd148dc5a6b140f5ac08324e1c311b2aFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — James "Jimmy" Olsen may be best known for playing sidekick to his pal Superman in DC Comics canon, but in Supergirl this season, the intrepid photographer — played by Mehcad Brooks — will decide that he doesn't want his Superfriends to have all the crime-fighting fun.  "James is going to decide that he can no longer sit back … [Link]

Slashdot » ISIS Is Using Exploding Consumer Drones To Kill Enemy Fighters

Thursday 13 October 0:30:00 UTC 2016

According to The New York Times, the Islamic State is using small consumer drones rigged with explosions to fight Kurdish forces in Iraq. As a result, American commanders in Iraq have issued a warning to forces fighting ISIS to treat any type of small flying aircraft as potential explosive devices. The Verge reports: The small, commercially available drone was shot … [Link]

Mashable » 8 truly easy D.I.Y. Halloween costumes for lazy people

Thursday 13 October 0:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22925%2fb312352a19b4410d824118b935671154Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the midst of your Halloween merriment, your costume is likely to get either destroyed or abandoned. So why do more than you need to? SEE ALSO: Here's all the 'Stranger Things' Halloween inspiration you need These D.I.Y. Halloween costumes require, at most, the skills of a precocious 6-year-old with access to a glue gun.  We've ranked them in difficulty from … [Link]

Mashable » 'He was like an octopus': More women accuse Trump of sexual misconduct

Thursday 13 October 0:10:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245153%2f4903259fb9eb49fe95a4b2a33b4c3567Feed-tw Feed-fbAs Donald Trump and his campaign staff continue to deal with the fallout from the publication of a 2005 tape of Trump making vulgar comments about the treatment of women, two more women have stepped forward accusing Trump of behavior similar to the actions he bragged about. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump caught on tape: 'I did try and f*ck her, she … [Link]

Mashable » Tech investors are backing a law to ban homeless camps in San Francisco

Thursday 13 October 0:07:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245084%2fsf_homeless_6Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a city where poverty rates are at historic highs, the homeless population living in tents along the sidewalks could soon be forced to leave. A collection of so-called 'tent cities' have sprouted up in San Francisco and nearby areas, with a single street housing as many as 250 people. But the tents they stay in could be taken by police … [Link]

Mashable » 'Martin' actor Tommy Ford has died at 52

Thursday 13 October 0:02:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245134%2ftommy_ford_dead_obituaryFeed-tw Feed-fbTommy Ford, television actor best known for his roles in Martin and The Parkers, has died at the age of 52, Mashable has confirmed.  Ford was hospitalized Oct. 9 in Atlanta for an aneurism that ruptured in his abdomen, according to TMZ, and was subsequently placed on life support. Family members made the decision to take Ford off life support on … [Link]

Mashable » Trump playing their songs? Backstreet Boys don't want it that way.

Thursday 13 October 0:01:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245092%2fap_145995196866Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The Backstreet Boys apparently never want to hear Donald Trump play their hit "I Want It That Way" to promote his 2016 campaign. The Republican presidential nominee  reportedly played the song Wednesday at a Florida rally. So wait, is this Backstreet Boys song (playing for 3rd time here in Ocala) a permanent addition to the Trump rally rotation … [Link]

Mashable » If you're reading this, I am trapped in a corn maze. Please send help.

Thursday 13 October 0:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f219812%2fgettyimages-129205197Feed-tw Feed-fbFor 36 years, I have avoided corn mazes. I'm no good with compasses. My sense of direction is misguided. And, most disastrously, since birth, I've suffered from an inexplicable fear of corn. So you can imagine how horrible I feel to write this during the tail end of my eight hours in a corn maze. Before you continue reading, please send … [Link]

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