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.

Slashdot » Billionaire Tech Investors Support Divisive Plan To Ban San Francisco's Homeless Camps

Friday 14 October 23:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a USA Today report: The images are startling: Homeless men, women and children huddled on the streets of the San Francisco Bay Area — often in the shadows of start-ups and high-tech behemoths generating billions of dollars in wealth. It's a stark contrast that has gripped the region, and prompted four county measures on the Nov. … [Link]

Mashable » Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she was 'inappropriately dismissive' of Colin Kaepernick

Friday 14 October 22:58:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247855%2f6f75c713f3e34d919e39403cb085500aFeed-tw Feed-fbSupreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — who called quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protests "dumb and disrespectful" earlier this week — is having second thoughts about her comments. Ginsburg said in a statement she should not have responded, and was "barely aware of the incident or its purpose, according to CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger. In an interview with Katie … [Link]

Slashdot » Shadow Warrior 2 Developers Say DRM Is a Waste of Time

Friday 14 October 22:40:00 UTC 2016

zarmanto writes: Ars Technica reports that one particular game studio might finally get it, when it comes to DRM'ed game content. They're publishing their latest game, Shadow Warrior 2, with no DRM protection at all. From the article: "We don't support piracy, but currently there isn't a good way to stop it without hurting our customers," Flying Wild Hog developer … [Link]

Mashable » Jamie Lee Curtis condemns Trump's disturbing remarks about Lindsay Lohan

Friday 14 October 22:13:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247715%2fbb0abff2fc9244e684f36b2bd92ba4f5Feed-tw Feed-fbJamie Lee Curtis tore into Donald Trump in a tweet Friday, denouncing sexual remarks he made in 2004 about then-teen actress Lindsay Lohan. His comments were made on The Howard Stern Show, a radio show known for generally crass comments. One recently dug up conversation from December 2004 has revealed Trump's explicit, disturbing view of a then-18-year-old Lindsay Lohan. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Android Trojan Asks Victims To Submit a Selfie Holding Their ID Card

Friday 14 October 22:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: Untrained and gullible Android users are now the target of an Android banking trojan that asks them to send a selfie holding their ID card. The trojan, considered the most sophisticated Android trojan known today, is named Acecard, and this most recent version has been detected only in Hong Kong and … [Link]

Mashable » What to do in the first seconds of your 15 minutes of internet fame

Friday 14 October 21:49:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247633%2fint2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Bone Zone suddenly became a less amusing place Thursday when sleuths discovered the nation's favorite everyman had a somewhat unsavory Reddit history. The debacle around Ken Bone's AMA highlighted an issue every sudden internet celebrity needs to consider: their digital past. SEE ALSO: Yes, you can buy a sexy Ken Bone Halloween costume online With that in mind, here are … [Link]

Mashable » Deaf actress Marlee Matlin responds to Trump allegedly calling her 'retarded' in the best way

Friday 14 October 21:48:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247598%2fthumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbMarlee Matlin knows how to handle herself with class. New reports of Donald Trump's unsavory comments about the deaf actress and former Apprentice contestant have emerged. Trump allegedly called Matlin "retarded" while taping Season 11 of the Apprentice, according to the Daily Beast. That accusation comes a day after the Republican nominee was accused of making sexual comments about Matlin while … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon's Google Pixel phones won't be so terrible after all

Friday 14 October 21:20:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245816%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f238753_2f8b1e5c1be7ef41e6b926102575930c74Feed-tw Feed-fbGood news Android fans: Verizon's version of the Pixel and Pixel XL won't be second-rate to versions purchased from Google after all. Last week, Google told 9to5Google it would be in charge of releasing monthly security updates for Verizon's Pixels and Verizon would be in charge of pushing out system updates (read: new versions of Android). Well, that's no longer the … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Dodges Questions On Hacking, Verizon Deal By Canceling Earnings Call

Friday 14 October 21:20:00 UTC 2016

Verizon has been growing wary of their pending $4.83 billion acquisition deal of Yahoo ever since the technology company revealed a massive data breach affecting at least 500 million of its users. Today, Yahoo canceled their earnings call to avoid talking about the incident. Huffington Post reports: The internet company announced Friday that it will not hold the customary conference … [Link]

Mashable » Gary Johnson is sick and tired of Trump's attacks on Mowmen

Friday 14 October 21:18:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247627%2fgaryjohnsonmowmenFeed-tw Feed-fbFor decades, everyone has failed to recognize the rights and autonomy of Mowmen. Presidential candidate Gary Johnson has had enough. In an email addressed to his supporters on Wednesday, Johnson went after Donald Trump for allegedly serially assaulting poor Mowmen — although he may have meant "women." SEE ALSO: The Trumpkin is back to make Halloween terrifying again "Statement," the email … [Link]

Mashable » CNN finally admits that so much unfiltered Trump coverage was a mistake

Friday 14 October 21:17:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247720%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_4.52.52_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s less than a month to go until election night, and the head of one of the nation's largest TV news networks has admitted that it made a mistake in its coverage. CNN perhaps aired too much of Republican nominee Donald Trump.  “If we made a mistake, [it was] we shouldn’t have put on as many [Trump] rallies as we did," … [Link]

Mashable » Ron Swanson is deeply offended that Donald Trump went into politics

Friday 14 October 21:13:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247657%2fef65f3bb443344f58a1cd2045f7b57b5Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst step: If you have bacon on the frying pan, please finish cooking it to the desired level of crispiness to enjoy while you read this earth-shattering news.  Ready?  Private citizen Nick Offerman has somehow gotten in touch with political influencer Ron Swanson to get his thoughts on the 2016 presidential election, and plans for the ballot may surprise you.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » The ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ novel actually explains the crazy ending

Friday 14 October 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20556%2f2001_2_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn Part 1 of our take on 2001: A Space Odyssey, we explored everything from the echoing strains of "Also Sprach Zarathustra" to the lonely astronauts on the Discovery One.  Now our CineFix series, What's the Difference, takes you the rest of the way through the Stargate, to further investigate the differences between film and page. Subscribe to CineFix for more … [Link]

Mashable » Trump just body shamed the first female presidential nominee in history

Friday 14 October 20:53:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247692%2ftrumpncFeed-tw Feed-fbAt a rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday, Trump told supporters that he "wasn't impressed" with Clinton's last debate performance — or her body. Trump was responding to claims that he had been "lurking" behind her during Sunday night's presidential debate. Trump dismissed the allegations, claiming that when Clinton walked in front of him, and he wasn't impressed with what … [Link]

Mashable » If you hate chip credit cards, you will love this sketch

Friday 14 October 20:52:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24519%2fa40d2d5e6e764e4084031e4f8d2304c5Feed-tw Feed-fb Any time you need a reminder of your own humanity, make a purchase with a chip credit card. They are just THE. WORST. Above Average's latest hilarious sketch perfectly expresses how we all feel when a chip card reader gets temperamental and ruins a "treat yo' self" experience. Just remember: You deserve that purse. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24518%2f2d5ab6624deb49938da9c6d1911f37cfBryan Cranston's proposal to his wife involved … [Link]

Mashable » Bryan Cranston's proposal to his wife involved putting the ring on his toe

Friday 14 October 20:46:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24518%2f2d5ab6624deb49938da9c6d1911f37cfFeed-tw Feed-fb The best marriage proposals are high risk, high reward. Take Bryan Cranston's proposal to his now-wife Robin Dearden, for instance, which he detailed on Friday's Ellen. Cranston chose to pop the question in a bubble bath, which is certainly romantic — it's just that he hid the ring by sliding it onto his submerged baby toe. It's a risk that … [Link]

Slashdot » US Issues Emergency Ban On Flying With Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Offenders May Face Criminal Prosecution

Friday 14 October 20:40:00 UTC 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone will be banned from aircraft in the United States starting at noon EDT (1600 GMT) under an emergency order, regulators said on Friday. Among other penalties, those who attempt to circumvent the ban could be subjected to criminal prosecutions, the regulators added. Quartz reports: On Friday (Oct. 14), US Department of Transportation announced that passengers … [Link]

Mashable » Teen stunt driver masters donuts, and bottle flips

Friday 14 October 20:28:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24513%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAspiring stunt driver Fionn Condren is practicing for his dream job, all while adding fun tricks to his viral videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Bottle Flipping, Teen, Driving, and Racing Car [Link]

Mashable » U.S. bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all flights

Friday 14 October 20:27:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247635%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f214830_2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f212745_2f8265a06c340447a58bfacd2fbc33aaccFeed-tw Feed-fbThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have banned all Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones from airline flights, including air cargo. The Note7 ban is effective on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 12:00 p.m. ET. SEE ALSO: How the push for thinner phones contributed to the Samsung Note7 debacle The … [Link]

Mashable » Spotify takes an early weekend, has outage on Friday afternoon

Friday 14 October 20:22:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247641%2fspotifyFeed-tw Feed-fbIt has been a long week, and we all deserve to take off a little early. Spotify knows that feel. Its service went down in various part of the U.S. and Europe on Friday afternoon. An outage indicator showed problems that began a little after 4:00 P.M. EST. Spotify confirmed the outage on Twitter.  We’re aware of some issues right now … [Link]

Popular Science » Global Agreement Reroutes Airline Industry

Friday 14 October 20:18:34 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Clear skies ahead Last week, 190 countries agreed to slash carbon pollution from international flights. While world leaders celebrated the deal, the path to low-carbon air travel remains… [Link]

Mashable » This Dodgers outfielder knows how to celebrate in style

Friday 14 October 20:16:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247501%2f359a2675966746639d97b7b0d439057cFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Dodgers' champagne celebration on Thursday night was understandably epic.  Los Angeles has reached the playoffs in each of the past four seasons, but hasn't survived the first round since 2013.  That changed on Thursday, when the Dodgers — facing elimination once again — pulled out a 4-3 victory over Washington to earn a spot in the National League Championship Series.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's Redesigned London Store Has Untethered iPhones

Friday 14 October 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Apple is putting a lot of faith into its customers' hands. The company is stopping the practice of tethering iPhones to demo desks. (It's a common practice, and pretty much everyone does it for their top smartphones). From a CNET report, which describes Apple's redesigned London store: Perhaps the most interesting feature of the store is that when it opens … [Link]

Mashable » Channel your inner spider with a Halloween cobweb cake

Friday 14 October 19:56:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24504%2fcobweb-cakeFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Halloween cake scene just got a whole lot spookier. With October usually comes increased enthusiasm for orange cocktails and squid ink pasta, and this year is no exception. But this time, Halloween's culinary hues are coming with a side of cobwebs — messy marshmallow cobwebs. SEE ALSO: Top 20 worst Halloween candies we need to stop giving out Behold the … [Link]

Mashable » The basic home clock just got a huge upgrade

Friday 14 October 19:44:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24496%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Glance Clock displays important, 21st century notifications like traffic, weather, calendar alerts and calls. The smart clock invention is available on Indiegogo. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Inventions, Techonology, Crowdfunding, and Gadgets [Link]

Mashable » Ghostbusters better run from this kid dancing in his Halloween costume

Friday 14 October 19:24:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24494%2fmarshmallow-Feed-tw Feed-fbTrying on your costume has always been a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit.  This young boy's enthusiasm for Halloween reached a whole new level when his older cousin tweeted a clip of his energetic dance in a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man costume.  my lil cousin decided to try on his halloween costume today and….. ima just leave this … [Link]

Mashable » Suddenly, Twitter is left without a dance partner

Friday 14 October 19:20:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247530%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_2.40.05_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbSalesforce has abandoned a potential bid to buy Twitter.  Speaking to the Financial Times Friday, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said it "wasn't the right fit for us."  SEE ALSO: Twitter is vying for your attention with new outdoor ads Benioff's decision follows in earlier reports of Google and Walt Disney Company hiring bankers to pursue a bid but backing out less … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia Builds Microwave Weapon To Take Down Enemy Drones

Friday 14 October 19:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The Russian government is backing a military research project to develop a powerful microwave-based weapon designed to take out unmanned enemy drones from up to half a mile away. The country's United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC) created the microwave gun specifically to disrupt the electronics of enemy missiles. Using the ultra-high frequency waves the weapon can … [Link]

Popular Science » S.A.R.A. Seeks To Give Artificial Intelligence People Skills

Friday 14 October 19:08:04 UTC 2016

Technology Carnegie Mellon's project to teach virtual assistants social cues The Carnegie Mellon project that wants to make AI a people-person. [Link]

Mashable » Clayton Kershaw just added a rare stat to his already impressive résumé

Friday 14 October 19:07:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247474%2fgettyimages-614465368Feed-tw Feed-fbClayton Kershaw has three Cy Young Awards. He's a six-time All-Star, a Gold Glove Award-winner and an MVP. He is arguably the best starting pitcher on the planet.  His résumé doesn't need any more validation. But this is Clayton Kershaw, and Clayton Kershaw will always want more. On Thursday night, he added one very small — but remarkably significant — statistic … [Link]

Mashable » Very cute couple Ashley Tisdale and Chris French cover Paramore's 'Still Into You'

Friday 14 October 19:03:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24493%2f400a21c910824eab98de3185909f7aacFeed-tw Feed-fb Ashley Tisdale and her husband, musician Chris French of the band Annie Automatic, are about to give you serious relationship goals. The two performed an acoustic version of Paramore's "Still Into You" for Tisdale's YouTube channel, complete with beautiful sparkling lights in the background and sweet glances between the pair. Ashley and Chris, we are officially requesting that your next … [Link]

Mashable » Why a billboard saying Trump is bad at 'Overwatch' exists

Friday 14 October 18:59:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247483%2ftrumpoverwatchFeed-tw Feed-fbA billboard popped up in Orlando, Florida, Thursday night calling out U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump for his bad taste in Overwatch heroes and poor team manners.  It pointed to a website — TrumpIsNotATeamPlayer.com — that hosts illustrations of Trump as different Overwatch characters next to reasons why he is not fit for the presidency. The super PAC behind the billboard, … [Link]

Mashable » Get ready for 'Jane the Virgin' with this Season 2 binge guide

Friday 14 October 18:53:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245946%2f309705326c4d4d5e9516af26c93e3804Feed-tw Feed-fbLet’s begin! Jane the Virgin is about to return to the CW for Season 3, which means starting Oct. 17 we'll be on another relentless emotional rollercoaster for 22 episodes.  Before you dive headfirst into the drama, let's pause for a little Season 2 refresher — and five episodes to binge this weekend to get you all set for Monday night's … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft's Remote Systems API to Improve Cross-Device Experiences

Friday 14 October 18:53:09 UTC 2016

Microsoft recently shed some light on the Remote Systems API, a new tool that's part of Project Rome for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The goal is to make it easier for people to consume content across multiple devices in a seamless manner. Microsoft hopes developers put this API to use so their apps are more flexible across form factors. … [Link]

Popular Science » Forget The EpiPen—It’s Time For An Epi-Pill

Friday 14 October 18:45:20 UTC 2016

Health A tablet that dissolves under the tongue could replace expensive auto-injectors Expensive EpiPen auto-injectors dominate the market for emergency allergy treatment, but a cheaper alternative is now being developed: an epinephrine tablet that… [Link]

Mashable » Lorde donates $10,000 to a New Zealand family in need

Friday 14 October 18:41:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247438%2fap_518057996670Feed-tw Feed-fbRheegan is a 10-year-old Kiwi with severe autism, living with her parents and two siblings in Auckland, New Zealand. And Lorde wants to help her.  A leaky home is forcing Rheegan's family to find a temporary home, and fixing their house has posed a financial threat to the family.  This week, word of her story reached singer and fellow New Zealander … [Link]

Slashdot » 2016 Has Been an Ugly Year For Tech Layoffs, and It's Going To Get Worse, Says Analyst

Friday 14 October 18:40:00 UTC 2016

IEEE Spectrum writer Tekla Perry writes: Early this year, analyst Trip Chowdhry from Global Equities Research predicted that the tech world was going to see big layoffs in 2016 — some 330,000 in all at major tech companies. At the time, these numbers seemed way over the top. Then IBM started slashing jobs in March — and continued to wield … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift's squad: The state of the union

Friday 14 October 18:37:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247328%2f14514ba313174542bcdc3a5e2096a29cFeed-tw Feed-fbThe state of the squad is strong, my friends.  In these uncertain times, there is one thing we can count on: A photogenic group of women orbiting around Taylor Swift, totally psyched about female friendship. Ever since the great Taymerican Fourth of July, we haven't really unpacked the squad's status, so now, let's do that!  SEE ALSO: No, Taylor Swift is … [Link]

Popular Science » A Look Inside The Tesla Factory And A Real-Life Remembrall

Friday 14 October 18:27:00 UTC 2016

Science Our favorite images of the week Our ten favorite images from this week in science, technology, and health news. [Link]

Mashable » The cheap airfare party is about to end

Friday 14 October 18:17:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247335%2fstocksnap_oz6xcz9q0rFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter years of bargain fares and low fuel prices, U.S. airlines are likely to follow the lead of the second-largest carrier and curb growth next year in a tried-and-true effort to boost ticket prices. Delta Air Lines Inc. will extend its modest capacity growth of 1 percent in the fourth quarter to all of 2017, with Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian … [Link]

Mashable » This dude makes elaborate drawings with avocado, then eats them

Friday 14 October 18:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24487%2f1e39c933e98640908905721e8bbb3579Feed-tw Feed-fbMmm, art. Artist Boris Toledo Doorm is blurring the lines between food and art by pulverizing his daily avocado into oblivion, then creating elaborate drawings with it — from the Mona Lisa to Grumpy Cat to a splattery rendition of Chuck Norris. And yes, he still eats the avocado afterward. With toast. SEE ALSO: Artist's animated "Illusions" will mesmerize you Image: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Proxima b’s hyperactive star is more sun-like than thought

Friday 14 October 18:09:42 UTC 2016

The star hosting the nearest exoplanet has a multi-year activity cycle, much like the sun – but its powerful maximum could prove deadly [Link]

Mashable » Watch Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart scream their heads off in a haunted house

Friday 14 October 18:03:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24503%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe comedic pair visited ‘The Blood Manor,’ which is said to be the scariest haunted house in New York City. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jimmy Fallon, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]

Slashdot » In Samsung's Town in Vietnam, Workers Confident of Riding Out Note 7 Storm

Friday 14 October 18:00:00 UTC 2016

As Samsung Electronics struggles to salvage its reputation after the safety problems that have beset its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, the South Korean company can at least bank on an army of Vietnamese workers for support, Reuters report. From the article: Tens of thousands of them are involved in assembling more than a third of Samsung's smartphones — the … [Link]

Mashable » An open letter from your pumpkin, which is actually a fruit, not a vegetable

Friday 14 October 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f243405%2fphoto-1443464812268-44d8bb5f2df5Feed-tw Feed-fbHey there, friend. We’ve just met but I’m your pumpkin. Maybe you bought be at the grocery store or at the produce stand down the block. Maybe you found me in a patch amongst many other pumpkins. And you chose me. I’m really happy about that. I’m not too big. I’m heavy. I’m round. I’m orange. I look so cute on … [Link]

Mashable » Enjoy autumn with a mesmerizing miniature caramel apples tutorial

Friday 14 October 17:49:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24457%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_9.26.16_amFeed-tw Feed-fb It's your favorite fall treat, now in fun size. Watch "giant" hands melt caramel over a tea light "stove," grind peanuts with a tiny mortar and pestle and coat the teeniest red apples in candy coating.  It's a mesmerizing masterpiece and probably delicious to boot.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24453%2f706a3163236a4d0980988e2d5fc840d1Norman Reedus talks about that upcoming death on 'The Walking Dead' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24483%2ffbce8eef7b1d4c76b5fce74d78b6a78eShelter dog perks up every time … [Link]

Mashable » Inside ESL One New York

Friday 14 October 17:48:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24471%2fsequence_04.00_03_20_08.still001Feed-tw Feed-fbCounter-Strike came to New York and it didn't disappoint.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Gaming, Pc, Esl, and Eleague [Link]

Mashable » Shark breaks into cage with diver still inside

Friday 14 October 17:35:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24492%2fdate-nn-topic.00_00_03_12.still003Feed-tw Feed-fbA great white shark accidentally breaks into a diver's cage after plunging for a tuna bait. The man inside escaped unharmed, but the shark sustained injuries after exiting the cage.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sharks, and Social Media [Link]

New Scientist – News » Uranus might have two dark moons we’ve never seen before

Friday 14 October 17:33:57 UTC 2016

Newly detected wavy patterns in two of the planet’s rings suggest they are being warped by two small, unseen satellites   [Link]

Mashable » Smoke 'em if ya got 'em: Obama lifts ban on Cuban cigars

Friday 14 October 17:24:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247354%2ff4971924cd184674b2edccb14e9899a4Feed-tw Feed-fbDuring his final days in office, Barack Obama is making some important changes: lifting travel restrictions on Cuban rum and cigars. On Friday, the Obama administration made the exciting announcement that it is finally doing away with the set $100 limit on Cuban rum and cigars that travelers can bring to the states. Starting Monday, cigars and rum will be subject … [Link]

Slashdot » Images Show Further Damage To Great Barrier Reef, But Scientists Assure It's Not Dead

Friday 14 October 17:20:00 UTC 2016

New images of the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing on Earth, are alarming and show the extent of the damage climate change has caused to the coral. But it's not dead yet, scientists have assured, reports the HuffingtonPost citing several scientists. In April, researchers found that more than a third of corals in central and northern parts of … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Affleck's 'The Accountant' adds up despite convoluted plot

Friday 14 October 17:16:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246674%2f7e22d0859bd54195a284a56456e6cd99Feed-tw Feed-fb“Do you like puzzles?" You'd better if you plan to see The Accountant, an oddly-structured new action-thriller starring Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, a CPA with high-functioning autism who happens to crunch skulls as well as he crunches numbers. Imagine Batman if he wore glasses and a pocket protector instead of a cape and cowl — but still kept the utility … [Link]

Mashable » 10 questions you'll have to answer if you want to be a big-shot engineer at Google

Friday 14 October 17:07:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247153%2f5891065660a1472fa83ae5a18a598bc7Feed-tw Feed-fbWorking for Google may sound fun, but the interview process sure doesn't. After applying for a director of engineering role at the company, Pierre Gauthier — a computer engineer who started his own tech company 18 years ago — was asked some pretty intimidating questions in a phone interview. After failing to give the Google recruiter the "right answers," he decided … [Link]

Mashable » Muggles can now apply their makeup with Harry Potter's wand

Friday 14 October 17:06:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247277%2f53afa0d1a5d34a74ae65065f8d03cf91Feed-tw Feed-fbHold on to your broomsticks. Storybook Cosmetics is coming out with a line of makeup brushes inspired by the wands of your favorite Harry Potter characters. Run by DIY-expert and Harry Potter-obsessed triplets Erin, Missy and Mandy Maynard, the company will be releasing brushes in the shape of wands that belonged to Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore and … [Link]

Mashable » Clown porn viewing has soared thanks to the creepy clown craze

Friday 14 October 16:59:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247353%2f9a076a04abcb4dc687a111e1f4f68c1cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Searches for clown porn have increased by 213 percent since the recent "creepy clown" craze took off, according to the porn website Pornhub.  SEE ALSO: Stop scaring children, you creepy clowns Social media has been replete with creepy clown sightings since August. The first sighting happened in South Carolina, where a group of children claimed that clowns tried to … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung finally puts the Galaxy Note7 out of its misery

Friday 14 October 16:59:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247283%2fmashtalk_note7_recallFeed-tw Feed-fb I'm sure there was a ton of great tech news this week, but if I'm being honest, Samsung's Galaxy Note7 nightmare eclipsed everything and that's exactly why we only talked about it on this week's MashTalk.  We wanted to have Entertainment Editor Josh Dickey dial in to explain why he's not giving up his Note7, but technical issues with Skype … [Link]

Mashable » Why Amazon keeps adding more benefits to Prime

Friday 14 October 16:53:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247151%2fgettyimages-461842892Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the past two weeks, Amazon has added benefit after benefit to Prime.  First, the company announced that Prime subscribers, who pay $99 a year for free two-day shipping on a vast selection of Amazon products, would get access to 1,000 free e-books and magazines. Then the Wall Street Journal reported Amazon would develop real-life convenience stores meant to serve its … [Link]

Mashable » A storm with the DNA of a super typhoon will slam Pacific Northwest this Saturday

Friday 14 October 16:46:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247308%2fearthsimulatorpnwstormFeed-tw Feed-fbAn intense storm system taking direct aim at the Pacific Northwest on Saturday contains the DNA of a super typhoon mixed with the heritage of a classic fall storm.  Depending on whether recent computer model projections are correct, the storm could be the worst to hit the region since at least 2006, and in a worst-case scenario it might earn comparisons … [Link]

Mashable » Cozmo is an adorable robot companion that could rule the holidays

Friday 14 October 16:45:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f243576%2fn85a0839Feed-tw Feed-fbCozmo is just a toy, but it knows my face and, perhaps more importantly, me.  Every time I let the new robot toy from Anki connect to my iPhone and roll off its dock, it swivels its block-like head up to me, its pair of LED eyes forming into the semblance of a smile, and it says my name “Laaaance.”  We … [Link]

Mashable » This J.K. Rowling tweet about Trump really has it all, including space boobs

Friday 14 October 16:45:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247340%2fjk-rowling-donald-trump-tweetFeed-tw Feed-fbHarry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been using her crafty words to continuously bash Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. During the most recent presidential debate, Rowling live-tweeted the event, continuously bashing Trump on a number of subjects. Then on Monday, Rowling destroyed a Twitter user who tried to tell her that she shouldn't care about the upcoming election because she is … [Link]

Slashdot » It's Time For Laptop Companies To Switch To Precision Touchpad

Friday 14 October 16:40:00 UTC 2016

A new Windows 10 insider build (version 14946) comes with a new interface for configuring touchpad gestures. In the recent months, Microsoft has also improved the detection of two-finger gestures and clicking on Windows 10, and also added new four-finger gestures. These are welcome changes, and something that many would find useful. Except they won't because their computers likely don't … [Link]

Mashable » This diner has turned Trump and Clinton into freakshakes

Friday 14 October 16:30:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247222%2f280e933cced34e1895eb76e4493b33c7Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If you could pick one word to describe the 2016 U.S. presidential election, 'sweet' would not be it.  SEE ALSO: The Trumpkin is back to make Halloween terrifying again But, as the countdown to election day begins, a London restaurant is serving up something sweet to ease you through the final days of political mudslinging.  London's all-American restaurant The … [Link]

Popular Science » What is Replication Crisis?

Friday 14 October 16:22:04 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Boxplot And what can be done to fix it? Meet the people actively working to make science more accountable and credible. [Link]

Mashable » This E Ink keyboard is cool, but probably not coming to new Macs soon

Friday 14 October 16:20:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247191%2fvlcsnap-2016-10-14-11h00m18s304Feed-tw Feed-fbWith Apple's Mac lineup looking old and dusty (almost all of them are due for refreshes), it's no surprise startups are looking to drum up interest for their products and innovations with dubious rumor-spreading. The questionable Reddit post (since deleted) involved a "smart magic keyboard" from Australian startup Sonder that uses E Ink to dynamically switch each key, allowing shortcuts to … [Link]

Mashable » Ken Bone's Reddit account reveals some pretty unsavory past comments

Friday 14 October 16:19:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24469%2fae2ea59af68740e0bbfe2e3eb07af324Feed-tw Feed-fbKen Bone held a Reddit AMA last night, so Bone Heads could ask him anything.  We could also find out anything about his past, because he used an existing Reddit account. Unfortunately for the standout of the second presidential debate, looking through his profile reveals comments on subreddits about porn, vasectomies and more. SEE ALSO: Ken Bone greets Snoop Dogg in … [Link]

Mashable » This Korean YouTuber is back to teach us more British dialects

Friday 14 October 16:16:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24482%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_4.34.28_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb British dialects can be pretty tricky to understand, never mind the often baffling regional slang terms.   Fortunately, YouTuber KoreanBilly understands this, and he's here to help.  SEE ALSO: This 1 piece of crucial English speaking advice is sending the internet wild In his latest video, Billy provides friendly lessons in Scouse, the Liverpool dialect, that would put your secondary … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Che aspetto avresti dopo il Botox? L’anteprima in scansione 3D

Friday 14 October 16:14:04 UTC 2016

Un algoritmo potrebbe prevedere l'effetto delle iniezioni di Botox e dermal fillers, dando un’immagine in anteprima del volto post ritocco estetico [Link]

Mashable » Kids confidently explain the difference between Republicans and Democrats

Friday 14 October 16:12:42 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Another barbershop is giving haircut discounts to kids who read

Friday 14 October 16:05:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24464%2fbarberFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Fuller Cut in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is the latest barbershop to make waves for its educational discount program – $2 off a haircut for any child who reads to him. Ryan Griffin, a barber at the shop, was inspired to start the program when he read about a few other barbershops who were doing it. SEE ALSO: Relive your childhood with … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Kratom ban rethink is a hint of sanity in failed US war on drugs

Friday 14 October 16:02:21 UTC 2016

Public opposition has seen a proposed ban on the medicinal leaf kratom dropped for now. Criminalising it would have been madness, says Marc Swogger [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Explains Why It Recently Disable Automatic Forwarding On Yahoo Mail; Reinstates the Feature

Friday 14 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Earlier this month, Yahoo disabled the auto-forwarding feature from its Yahoo Mail email service, leaving people with little choice but to use Yahoo Mail client to check the emails their received on their Yahoo account. The company has now acknowledged the issue, explaining why it all happened, and most importantly, switched email forwarding feature on again. From a BusinessInsider report: … [Link]

Mashable » Even more differences between '2001: A Space Odyssey' book and film

Friday 14 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23313%2fwtd2001part2ytFeed-tw Feed-fb In Part 1 of our take on 2001: A Space Odyssey, we explored everything from the echoing strains of "Also Sprach Zarathustra" to the lonely astronauts on the Discovery One.  Now our CineFix series, What's the Difference, takes you the rest of the way through the Stargate, to further investigate the differences between film and page. Subscribe to CineFix for … [Link]

Mashable » David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro return to courtroom with Amazon drama 'Goliath'

Friday 14 October 15:59:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246620%2fla-1476273597-snap-photoFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Showrunners and producers David E. Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro are no strangers to the law. The duo, who have backgrounds in both the legal field and in the entertainment industry, have been making successful courtroom shows for over a decade. Now, they are reuniting for a new drama — this time for streaming giant Amazon. Goliath, which launches … [Link]

Mashable » Shelter dog perks up every time he hears his name

Friday 14 October 15:57:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24483%2ffbce8eef7b1d4c76b5fce74d78b6a78eFeed-tw Feed-fb Michael knows exactly how to impress families visiting the shelter: his charming smile. Recently, Michael the dog stayed at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts, where staff soon noticed that the happy pup loved it when he heard his own name. Fortunately, Michael's pick up technique worked pretty well, because he has since found a loving family.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24356%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-13_at_1.27.35_pmPostmodern Jukebox transforms … [Link]

Mashable » Kneel before the new longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth

Friday 14 October 15:57:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247232%2f954a04ec925445738e5e1b3da7eb6859Feed-tw Feed-fbWith the death of King Bhumibol of Thailand, Queen Elizabeth II has become the world's longest-reigning living monarch.  That's another record on her list — she's also longest reigning female monarch, the one with the longest royal marriage and most currencies, the oldest monarch, the most travelled and the longest reigning British monarch. SEE ALSO: Here's why Prince George is always … [Link]

Popular Science » Build A Real-Life Remembrall

Friday 14 October 15:56:15 UTC 2016

DIY A DIY tool for your to-do list When you’re heading out on an expedition, it’s important to be prepared. To make sure she remembers everything on her checklist, designer Allie Fauer built a magical… [Link]

Mashable » 8 signs you're bad with money

Friday 14 October 15:54:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245531%2f5299199423_12b703bde0_oFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the biggest pitfalls that entrepreneurs and business owners make is money management. In fact, financial mistakes are one of the main reasons why businesses fail. But, that doesn’t have to be the case of you’re aware of the following eight warning signs how to help your business survive these bad habits. 1. You haven’t created a budget. “A written budget can … [Link]

Mashable » Brave kitten discovers what cups are by putting its whole face into one

Friday 14 October 15:54:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24466%2f3e3ff522020c471eb378376565c004b1Feed-tw Feed-fb Everyone remembers the first day they learned to use cups. For some, it was years ago. For others, it was just this morning. For one cat, the monumental achievement was captured on video.  Watch as the kitten discovers the cup and does its best to get what's inside. It's a little unorthodox, but we're proud of the cat nonetheless.  Before … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump is bad at 'Overwatch,' according to a billboard in Florida

Friday 14 October 15:51:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247095%2f4e54f62369f34de4941df3d50e7df6fbFeed-tw Feed-fbFor the undecided voters who are waiting to hear about the U.S. presidential candidates' video game skills, it looks like they're not going to be voting Trump this November. A billboard has popped up in Florida calling out Donald Trump's Overwatch skills and manners, alleging that he always plays as Hanzo — a notoriously unhelpful character — and then complains about … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel announcement just marked the end of endings

Friday 14 October 15:46:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247241%2f24a712545b5e44e681ddebae5767cd81Feed-tw Feed-fbThe year was 2007. The book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The dedication on the first page was, in part, to the fans, to those of us who have stuck with Harry "until the very end." Whenever that may be. After that book, J.K. Rowling announced she was done, an announcement she echoed after this summer's Cursed Child and which … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Hart got so scared in a haunted house with Jimmy Fallon that he farted

Friday 14 October 15:34:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24470%2f52161bd3464f40b3a79432d82b037017Feed-tw Feed-fb If you've ever wanted to see Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart so frightened that they fart in fear, you're in luck.  To really get into the Halloween spirit, Fallon took Hart to what he called the scariest haunted house in New York City, Blood Manor. They encounter your usual freaky sort, walk through dark tunnels, run away from angry butchers … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple CEO Tim Cook On Virtual Reality: There's No Substitute For Human Contact

Friday 14 October 15:20:00 UTC 2016

As major tech companies ramp up their efforts to develop new technologies to make sense of virtual and augmented reality spaces, one company is noticeably off the game. We're talking about Apple. And it may have something to do with how it perceives these nascent technology spaces. From an article on CNBC:"There's no substitute for human contact," Apple CEO Tim … [Link]

Mashable » News anchor screams like a child after coming face-to-face with a snake

Friday 14 October 15:03:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24472%2f8380a72a30ad4867ba485c5307e8a88bFeed-tw Feed-fb The local news loves to terrorize its anchors on live TV, and for some reason, they always force them to handle live exotic animals, such as snakes. Recently, ABC 7 thought it would be a great idea to have some lizards and a pretty big snake on the show. Although anchor Terrell Brown participated in the segment, you could tell … [Link]

New Scientist – News » It’s not just the Nobel committee: scientists love Bob Dylan too

Friday 14 October 15:01:57 UTC 2016

More than 200 scientific papers have referenced Bob Dylan's songs in the title since 1990 – but the Nobel-winner is still beaten by The Beatles [Link]

Mashable » This paralyzed man can feel his fingers again thanks to a mind-controlled robotic arm

Friday 14 October 14:41:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24459%2fap_16287736330662Feed-tw Feed-fbNathan Copeland is the first paralyzed person in the world to regain an "almost natural" feeling in his fingers.  His brain was implanted with four electronic chips connected to a robotic arm, bypassing his damaged spine. The implants stimulated the parts of his brain that are associated with the part that control sensation and he is able to feel "as if … [Link]

Mashable » Illuminated hero dresses as Pixar lamp for school's 'Disney Day'

Friday 14 October 14:40:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247099%2fd3dc49c3507e416d921f0a05d76d2b62Feed-tw Feed-fbHeroes come in all shapes and sizes, some in the shape of a lighting fixture. For "Disney Day" during his school's Spirit Week, Twitter user Count Draculito decided to go against the grain and dress as the infamous Disney Pixar lamp. SEE ALSO: 8 truly easy D.I.Y. Halloween costumes for lazy people Our new hero fulfilled the destiny of his costume … [Link]

Slashdot » OpenCAPI: Google and IBM Lead Tech Consortium To Speed Data Centre Performance

Friday 14 October 14:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: IBM is leading a prestigious consortium of tech players in the open development of a new framework that, the company says, can speed data centre performance by a factor of 10. Participants in the OpenCAPI group include IBM, Google, Nvidia, Mellanox, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Micron and Xilinx. Chris Johnson, a Principal Engineer at Google commented 'Google … [Link]

Mashable » 10 scary movies that have nothing to do with horror

Friday 14 October 14:34:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f242241%2f3371bc282e5e4899ad8840d88ab60bb0Feed-tw Feed-fbThe spooky, scary month of Halloween is upon us, and while you may be binge watching horror movies, why let the arbitrary boundaries of the horror genre stop you? Some of the scariest movies are actually rom-coms, bawdy comedies and animated features for children. What's scarier than teenagers making bad decisions before prom or not being able to get over your … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram app is now available for Windows 10 PCs and tablets

Friday 14 October 14:27:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247098%2fig-windows-10Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Instagram app is finally available for Windows 10 PCs and tablets. The app, which took over six months to arrive after being announced at Build 2016, offers native Windows 10 features such as Live Tiles, notifications and the ability to view Stories. SEE ALSO: Instagram's drafts feature is finally open to everyone For the most part, the PC and tablet-ready … [Link]

Mashable » The Nike+ Apple Watch is coming October 28

Friday 14 October 14:01:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247067%2fea554f8cef5e4829b2d834668f7602aaFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile the Apple Watch Series 2 has been available since mid-September, the exact release date for the Nike+ version of the watch has not been available — until now.  French site WatchGeneration and 9to5Mac noticed Apple has posted an Oct. 28 launch date for the Nike+ Apple Watch Series 2.  SEE ALSO: Apple Watch reportedly banned from UK cabinet meetings The … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, but you can NEVER have too much Harry Potter

Friday 14 October 14:00:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247048%2fmaxresdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Harry Potter fans are divided after Warner Brosannounced there would be a whopping five films in the Fantastic Beasts saga.  SEE ALSO: There might be such a thing as too much Harry Potter While some people — I'm not naming names — have hailed five more Potter films "too much" and "excessive", I'm of the opinion that you can … [Link]

Mashable » This drone plays with your dog when you don't have time to

Friday 14 October 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24345%2fdrone-play-with-the-dog-youtube-cleanFeed-tw Feed-fb If you can't seem to make time to play with your dog maybe a drone can help.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24465%2f9b0c346c7cee47c9ada0d269ae5c99f5Ellen gives us the Hillary Clinton/Ken Bone dance-off we've been waiting for Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24454%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_1.30.09_pmBrexiter regrets leave vote, chokes up in live radio interview Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24453%2f706a3163236a4d0980988e2d5fc840d1Norman Reedus talks about that upcoming death on 'The Walking Dead' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24451%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_12.04.02_pmThis dude accidentally damaging £5,000 worth of TVs is the stuff of nightmares Read … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Divide Its Index, Giving Mobile Users Better and Fresher Content

Friday 14 October 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Desktop Google searches could soon feel slightly out of touch compared to those done via smartphones as the company begins to push mobile search. Google has said it is fully splitting its search index into two versions: a rapid updated mobile one, and a secondary search index for the desktop web. SearchEngineLand reports: The news came today during a keynote … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Worms seen farming plants to be eaten later for the first time

Friday 14 October 13:59:38 UTC 2016

A type of ragworm has been spotted dabbling in gardening for the first time, a behaviour that allows it to grow much bigger by unleashing more nutrition [Link]

Mashable » 4 easy ways to DIY decorate your iPhone 7's headphone jack dongle

Friday 14 October 13:56:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246460%2fb240b74580f9423ab3c2ee4b5bb7f1ccFeed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone 7 is finally out and you might find the phone design a little boring. But the biggest thing about the new phone's design — not having a headphone jack and having to use a dongle to listen to music with our old headphones — gives us an opportunity to add some flair.  SEE ALSO: How to make your tech … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen gives us the Hillary Clinton/Ken Bone dance-off we've been waiting for

Friday 14 October 13:54:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24465%2f9b0c346c7cee47c9ada0d269ae5c99f5Feed-tw Feed-fb Hillary Clinton dropped by The Ellen Show to discuss one of the most memorable moments from the second presidential debate: her legendary dance moves. Or at least the dance moves Ellen created with a bit of movie magic. Ellen presented the Democratic candidate with some outstanding remixed footage of the debate, featuring a dance-off between Clinton and the red sweater-wearing … [Link]

Popular Science » World's Biggest Radio Telescope Joins The Search For Alien Life

Friday 14 October 13:39:21 UTC 2016

Space China's 'FAST' telescope lends an ear to Yuri Milner's Breakthrough Listen project A collaboration between National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC) and Breakthrough Listen brings the FAST telescope into the fold… [Link]

Mashable » Amazon makes it easier for Indians to buy international products

Friday 14 October 13:23:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247062%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_6.03.54_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon’s latest offering for India is its mammoth global store.  SEE ALSO: Amazon outstripped Flipkart as India's biggest online retailer: Report Amazon India has launched the Global Store in the country, giving people access to a range of products, many of which are yet to officially make their way to India.  The Global Store currently has over four million products across … [Link]

Mashable » Salary or equity? This website wants to help you understand startup job offers

Friday 14 October 13:21:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247053%2f25926634151_5f0675915b_kFeed-tw Feed-fbJob offer letters can be confusing, especially in the startup industry. Instead of just having a base salary and a benefits package, early-stage startups will provide equity packages. Cash is simple. Equity, on the other hand, can be complex, with horror stories abound of employees who thought they were in line for a big payday suddenly finding themselves with nothing — … [Link]

Mashable » Colleen Ballinger brings YouTuber Miranda Sings' backstory to life in new Netflix show

Friday 14 October 13:16:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246856%2fhaters_102_unit_00798_rFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — It was Netflix's first time at VidCon, a three-day conference dedicated to digital influencers and their huge fan bases. At the June event in Anaheim, the streaming giant set up a lounge to promote a handful of its family-themed shows, including Fuller House, the upcoming Gilmore Girls reboot and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. But the hundreds of teens who … [Link]

Popular Science » Make Your Own Hyperlocal Radio Station

Friday 14 October 13:02:54 UTC 2016

DIY By modifying an FM transmitter for MP3 players Modify an FM transmitter to make your own hyperlocal radio station. [Link]

Mashable » Brexiter regrets leave vote, chokes up in live radio interview

Friday 14 October 13:01:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24454%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_1.30.09_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb In a telephone interview with LBC radio presenter James O'Brien, a Brexiter expresses regret over his decision to vote 'leave' in the EU Referendum this past June.  By the end of the conversation, the distressed lorry driver admits, "I've got a lump in me throat, and I've got a tear in me eye."  SEE ALSO: Petition calling for reconsideration of … [Link]

Slashdot » DHS Warns of Mirai Botnet Threat To Cellular Modems

Friday 14 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

chicksdaddy writes from a report via The Security Ledger: The Mirai malware that is behind massive denial of service attacks involving hundreds of thousands of "Internet of Things" devices may also affect cellular modems that connect those devices to the internet, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning. An alert issued by DHS's Industrial Control System CERT on Wednesday … [Link]

Mashable » Norman Reedus talks about that upcoming death on 'The Walking Dead'

Friday 14 October 12:51:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24453%2f706a3163236a4d0980988e2d5fc840d1Feed-tw Feed-fb It isn't easy being Norman Reedus.  As the Walking Dead actor told Jimmy Fallon on Thursday's Tonight Show, total strangers — from police officers to firefighters to TSA workers — feel compelled to ask him for spoilers.  Of course, Reedus is a professional who keeps the show's secrets under lock. Regarding the upcoming season 7 death that has everyone talking, … [Link]

Mashable » Irate commuter plays glorious game of Mad Libs with train company ad

Friday 14 October 12:01:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247034%2fcomplainFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Nothing quite brings out the ire like a frustrating commute. Except maybe a stupid advert mocking your stupid life and the stupid train that's ruining it.  At least, that would seem to be the thinking behind some unhappy additions to a sign advertising Southern Rail's services.  SEE ALSO: Best train driver ever gives Londoners a quiz to brighten their … [Link]

Mashable » Shark breaking into diver's cage is the stuff of nightmares

Friday 14 October 11:49:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247029%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_12.07.39Feed-tw Feed-fbThis video is probably every person's worst nightmare: a great white shark breaching the side of a diver's cage while he was still inside.  SEE ALSO: Florida man hangs out with baby sharks and captures awesome footage Terrifying as it seems, though, it is a rare and complex event, as explained by the father of Californian boys Gabe and Garrett, who … [Link]

Mashable » This dude accidentally damaging £5,000 worth of TVs is the stuff of nightmares

Friday 14 October 11:19:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24451%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_12.04.02_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb In a totally cringe-inducing incident captured by the surveillance cameras at a HBH Woolacotts store in St. Austell, UK, a customer unwittingly knocked over a display of televisions.   And the damage amounted to over £5,000 ($6,120) — ouch.  SEE ALSO: Angry customer casually smashes up iPhones in a French Apple Store But on the bright side, this short video … [Link]

New Scientist – News » These are the foods you should eat if you want less smelly farts

Friday 14 October 11:11:45 UTC 2016

By mixing faeces with food ingredients, researchers have worked out which foodstuffs can reduce the amount of “rotten-egg gas” produced by our gut bacteria [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Now Lets You Use Google Cast or AirPlay To Stream Video On Your TV

Friday 14 October 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Facebook has made it a high priority over the years to improve its video platform so that it can better compete with the monolithic video service that is YouTube. Today, the company has added another feature, one that allows users to stream Facebook video content to the Apple TV via AirPlay and to various Google Cast-enabled devices. Digital Trends reports: … [Link]

Mashable » Here's everything you'll want to binge watch this weekend

Friday 14 October 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24393%2fst11_postFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’ve rounded up the best movies and TV shows for you to watch this weekend.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, and Entertainment [Link]

Mashable » Google Doodle is a moving tribute to woman voted as greatest ever black Briton

Friday 14 October 10:56:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246903%2fd67695d5d8374a078786aba0dfbcc3cfFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Google today honoured Mary Seacole, a Jamaican/Scottish nurse who nursed wounded soldiers on the battlefield during the Crimean War in the 1850s.  SEE ALSO: 5 black artists using their work to fight mental health stigma The Doodle features an image of Seacole wielding a lamp as she searches for wounded servicemen on the battlefield in the rain.   Seacole … [Link]

Mashable » India is still not keen to allow in-flight Wi-Fi

Friday 14 October 10:45:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246928%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f190156_2fap_629968335860Feed-tw Feed-fbAir travelers in India will have to make do with no Wi-Fi connectivity on planes for now as the government continues to have security concerns.  SEE ALSO: Wi-Fi passwords from airports around the world in one brilliant map Back in August, aviation secretary R. N. Choubey had revealed that the Indian government will announce a set of reforms to let airlines … [Link]

Mashable » Stunt driver water-bottle flips and drives, like it's NBD

Friday 14 October 10:39:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24448%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_10.59.10_amFeed-tw Feed-fb In things-that-inexplicably-become-a-t~ news, bottle flipping is a thing. So, watch this video of a stunt driver flip a water bottle while demonstrating how not to drive, I guess.   SEE ALSO: Water bottles, meet your flipping master It's 2016 and we have cars that drive themselves, yet it is still a trend as mundane as a water bottle that beguiles … [Link]

Mashable » Stop scaring children, you creepy clowns

Friday 14 October 10:12:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246930%2fgettyimages-508924940Feed-tw Feed-fbThere is little doubt that the "creepy clowns" craze sweeping across the UK should not be laughed at.  SEE ALSO: 'Batman' is now chasing creepy clowns in the UK Police have repeatedly called on these pranksters in disguise to stop scaring children or they could face arrests and possible criminal prosecution. Several clown-related incidents across the UK have left people — … [Link]

Mashable » People reading their first tweets will make your entire body cringe

Friday 14 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24385%2fthumbaFeed-tw Feed-fbTake a trip down memory lane. What was your first tweet? Read more…More about Mashable Video, Awkward, Humor, Funny, and Social Media [Link]

Mashable » Fan asks for Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner selfie and gets so much more

Friday 14 October 9:52:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246904%2fsmFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams have garnered something of a reputation for being pranksters, as well as for their adorable friendship.   So when a fan tweeted the Game of Thrones stars asking them to post a selfie, the actresses obliged — but with a characteristically cheeky twist. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams just trolled Sophie Turner with the perfect … [Link]

Mashable » We asked one of Line's top sticker artists to draw her popular cat Meow

Friday 14 October 9:32:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246889%2f257fae7a24a84b85b146ed498d513c91Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — If you're a Line user in Asia, chances are you've seen Meow the Tabby Cat, one of the Japanese messenger's most downloaded sticker characters in the region. Meow's creator, Dira Gana, dropped by the Mashable office to show us how the character was created. She also doodled a brand new Meow for us.  SEE ALSO: Asian iOS 10 Messages … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung estimates Note7 fallout at about $3.1 billion

Friday 14 October 9:09:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246892%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f239165_2fsamsungnote7explosionFeed-tw Feed-fbNow that Samsung's flagship Note7 phone is fully recalled and discontinued due to exploding batteries, two questions remain: Why, exactly, did this happen, and how will this impact Samsung financially? On Friday, Samsung released an estimate on the latter, saying the it expects a "mid-3 trillion won" impact in operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2016 and the first quarter … [Link]

Slashdot » KDE Turns 20, Happy Birthday!

Friday 14 October 9:00:00 UTC 2016

prisoninmate writes from Softpedia: Can you believe it's been 20 years since the KDE (Kool Desktop Environment) was announced on the 14th of October, 1996, by project founder Matthias Ettrich? Well, it has, and today we'd like to say a happy 20th birthday to KDE! "On October 14, KDE celebrates its 20th birthday. The project that started as a desktop … [Link]

Mashable » No contract required: U.S. customers can now buy an unlocked iPhone 7 from Apple

Friday 14 October 8:51:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246884%2fn85a0668-editFeed-tw Feed-fbWant an iPhone 7, but don't want to be locked into a carrier contract? Now, if you're in the U.S., you can get SIM-free, unlocked versions of the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus from Apple's online store. Of course, that also means you'll be paying the full price for the device right away, which in this case starts at … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Does a tweet designed to trigger seizures count as assault?

Friday 14 October 7:30:31 UTC 2016

A video embedded in a tweet that seemed intended to trigger an epileptic seizure in someone known to have the condition crosses a line, says Elizabeth Joh [Link]

Mashable » Some Samsung loyalists in India are still awaiting refunds for their pre-ordered Galaxy Note7

Friday 14 October 7:24:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246861%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f205650_2fsamsung_store_indiaFeed-tw Feed-fbThe worst thing any company can do is to irk its most loyal customers. It seems Samsung has managed to do exactly that in India.  SEE ALSO: 5 awesome Android phones to replace your Galaxy Note7 Even as Samsung is bending over backwards by offering credits to those who bought the Galaxy Note7 in the United States, its loyal customers in … [Link]

Mashable » 5 apps to help anyone better manage their mental health

Friday 14 October 7:20:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246874%2f2013_2f08_2f03_2fe1_2fbrainflickr.b1511Feed-tw Feed-fbFor those instances where a cat being surprised by a cucumber doesn't cut it or you can't get your hands on The Little Book of Calm, the inventions of apps means we now have mental health tools right in our pockets. Keeping track of your mood, finding ways to cope and monitoring your mental processes are all activities that might sound … [Link]

Slashdot » President Obama Orders Government To Plan For 'Space Weather'

Friday 14 October 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Network World: President Barack Obama today issued an Executive Order that defines what the nation's response should be to a catastrophic space weather event that takes out large portions of the electrical power grid, resulting in cascading failures that would affect key services such as water supply, healthcare, and transportation. The Executive Order … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of men take pledge to create the first 'city free from porn'

Friday 14 October 6:19:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246849%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-14_at_4.32.46_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbNot unlike the largely religious community in the small town in Footloose, an Australian town is into putting the kibosh on transgressive behaviour. But instead of dancing, it’s pornography.   The mayor of Toowoomba, Paul Antonio, and his followers have a lofty goal — to create a city entirely free of porn. (That's a city free from porn, not a city … [Link]

Mashable » Carrier accidentally sends Google Pixel phone a week early to lucky guy

Friday 14 October 6:12:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246821%2fd638c6e0208746a6a454f43f2305450aFeed-tw Feed-fbBless you "Wooparse."  That's the Reddit handle of an Australian man who's taken advantage of a postal stuff-up to showcase the Google Pixel phone a week before its actual release date.  At least one customer Down Under has already received their Google Pixel, thanks to the country's exclusive carrier, Telstra, shipping out purchases ahead of the official release on Oct. 20. … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » The Internet makes me sick!

Friday 14 October 4:27:25 UTC 2016

JoT thumbI’m taking a few more days to recover and we'll be back with new JoT soon. In the meantime, here's one of my faves from days gone by! -Nitrozac [Link]

Mashable » Ex-Australian PM defends 'reasonable' Trump against 'haters'

Friday 14 October 3:39:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246803%2fgettyimages-543102842Feed-tw Feed-fbFormer prime minster of Australia and long-time lover of raw onions Tony Abbott called Donald Trump's political stance "reasonable enough" and defended his proposed tax cuts and defence funding against "Trump haters" on Thursday.  The comments came on Twitter after a week of Trump-related sledging in Australian politics. Which is odd, because this is Australia we're talking about. Not America.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Creates AI Program That Uses Reasoning To Navigate the London Tube

Friday 14 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Google scientists have created a computer program that uses basic reasoning to learn to navigate the London Underground system by itself. Deep learning has recently stormed ahead of other computing strategies in tasks like language translation, image and speech recognition and even enabled a computer to beat top-ranked player, Lee Sedol, … [Link]

Mashable » Ken Bone greets Snoop Dogg in his Reddit 'Bone Zone'

Friday 14 October 3:28:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246804%2fsnoopboneFeed-tw Feed-fbKen Bone invited people into the "Bone Zone" and Snoop Dogg showed up.  The bespectacled, red sweater-wearing audience member from the second presidential debate held a Reddit AMA on Thursday night.  SEE ALSO: Yes, you can buy a sexy Ken Bone Halloween costume online Perhaps emboldened by his recent Uber endorsement and Jimmy Kimmel appearance, the newly minted celebrity invited people … [Link]

Mashable » Two Google publisher metrics suspended over missed deadline

Friday 14 October 2:37:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246679%2fap_192765185347Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the wake of revelations that Facebook overestimated a key video metric for years, Google — the other half of the mobile advertising duopoly — is having troubles of its own. While Google's issue was more of a technicality than intentionally misleading advertisers, it seems the search giant's publisher ad network, DoubleClick, failed to update its measurement model to account for … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Will Credit You $100 If You Exchange Your Note 7 For Another Samsung Phone

Friday 14 October 1:50:00 UTC 2016

In an effort to presumably stop customers from jumping ship to the iPhone 7 or other non-Samsung device, Samsung is offering up to $100 in credit to every customer who exchanges their Note 7 for another Samsung smartphone. Mashable reports: The company said so in its updated Note 7 recall page which plainly states that the recall has now been … [Link]

Mashable » 'Simpsons' creator: Donald Trump candidacy has gone 'beyond satire'

Friday 14 October 1:47:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246695%2fa0136d714f604518931fec629f1934b6Feed-tw Feed-fbTwo more women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump Thursday, and people across the globe seem to be condemning the Republican nominee — from Australian politicians calling him a "revolting slug," (true story) to 'The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening labelling his candidacy "beyond satire."  In fact, Groening believes a Trump victory would lead to "an exodus of … [Link]

Mashable » NBC wants to find the next big music star on the internet with 'The Stream'

Friday 14 October 1:38:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246766%2f16a3ba11f88b43b191e80d75c8c05cfeFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — NBC is looking for the next internet star in music — er, the next music star on the internet. Both, kinda. The network on Thursday announced a reality competition series The Stream, in which they hope the next superstar artist will be discovered via the internet and social media.  Anyone can upload their video to the show's online … [Link]

Slashdot » Google News Introduces Fact Check Feature — Just In Time For the US Election

Friday 14 October 1:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Next Web: Google today introduced a new feature that will tag and help find "fact checking in large news stories." Tagged articles will show up in the new story box on news.google.com, as well as in the Google News and Weather app for iOS and Android in the US and UK. There's … [Link]

Mashable » Watch: Surprise drenching from whales vastly improves fishing trip

Friday 14 October 1:13:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24427%2f14411765_10154544806676192_2673674724386537472_nFeed-tw Feed-fb Rebecca Reyland and her partner Mitchell Goodwin embarked on a fishing trip north of Rottnest Island, Australia with some friends recently. What they didn't expect was to be drenched by a breaching whale's exquisite display of aqua-aerobics. Reyland told PerthNow that there were 4 or 5 whales around the boat at the time, but it was just one particular show … [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump threatens to sue 'People' over sexual misconduct story

Friday 14 October 1:12:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246718%2fgettyimages-613698190Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst came Donald vs. the New York Times, now it's Melania vsPeople. Amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct from several women in different newspapers, Donald Trump threatened to sue the New York Times Thursday if the paper didn't retract its story in which two separate women alleged he groped them. The Times was unfazed, shooting back a letter from its legal … [Link]

Mashable » Trump makes you just want to binge on cat GIFs, Clinton says

Friday 14 October 1:05:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246648%2f160e9466678d4172b1377a9fc2de2d66Feed-tw Feed-fbGazing at cat GIFs is just the thing to cure a mind tired and embittered by the avalanche of Donald Trump news in recent weeks. Just ask Hillary Clinton. "There's hardly any part of America he has not targeted. It makes you want to turn off the news," she told supporters at a fundraiser in San Francisco. "It makes you want … [Link]

Mashable » Guy eats 4 of the hottest chili peppers in the world and films reaction

Friday 14 October 0:54:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24419%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbSean Calver challenged himself to eat four of the world’s hottest chili peppers, including two Trinidad scorpions and two ghost chilis. As you might expect, he was in a lot of pain afterwards. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Peppers, Food, Humor, and Funny [Link]

Slashdot » Ken Bone May Have Violated FTC Guidelines With Uber Tweet

Friday 14 October 0:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from VICE News: In a lot of ways, unlikely presidential debate star Ken Bone is a marketer's dream. He is undecided on his political leanings (for now), inoffensive, instantly recognizable, and affable on TV and social media. So it makes sense that Uber asked him to send a promotional tweet for this week's launch … [Link]

Mashable » Josh Norman calls out NFL for 'double standard' after bow-and-arrow fine

Friday 14 October 0:48:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246613%2f2057810248454ab788bfd7f1373493ceFeed-tw Feed-fbAs it flags touchdown celebrations, fines players for custom cleats and limits team's social media activity, the NFL is quickly earning a reputation as the "No Fun League." The NFL has issued fines for celebrations that are sexually suggestive (like Antonio Brown's twerk) or mimic a violent act (like Josh Norman's bow-and-arrow shot). According to Senior Vice President of Officiating Dean … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Drones will fly life-saving blood supplies to clinics in Rwanda

Friday 14 October 0:31:24 UTC 2016

Just send a text and they’ll be there. The drone delivery service will save lives by getting supplies to remote locations much faster than possible by car [Link]

Mashable » My Chemical Romance guitarist "miraculously alive" after bus crash

Friday 14 October 0:23:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246727%2ffrank_ieroFeed-tw Feed-fbFormer My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero has cancelled a show on his global tour with band Frank Iero and The Patience after a bus in Sydney, Australia, crashed into the musician and two others as they were unloading a van before a show. SEE ALSO: 'Make Sydney late again' say thousands of Aussies in mass protest for nightlife Two of … [Link]

Slashdot » HP Plans To Cut Up To 4,000 Jobs Over Next 3 Years Amid PC Slump

Friday 14 October 0:10:00 UTC 2016

Yesterday, it was reported that the PC industry is on a two-year downslide as PC shipments have declined for eight consecution quarters. Today, HP announced it will cut between 3,000 and 4,000 jobs over the next three years due to the PC slump. Bloomberg reports: The company will eliminate positions across the board, Chief Executive Officer Dion Weisler said on … [Link]

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