John Gordon Ross

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Geekish

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

Slashdot » Uber's Ad-Toting Drones Are Heckling Drivers Stuck in Traffic

Saturday 15 October 23:32:00 UTC 2016

Drivers stuck in traffic in Mexico city are lately seeing a fleet of sign-toting drones buzzing at them, saying (in Spanish) "Driving by yourself? This is why you can never see the volcanoes." (It's a reference to the smog that often hovers over the city and obscures two nearby peaks.) Turns out, it's an ad for UberPOOL, part of Uber's … [Link]

Slashdot » Maths Becomes Biology's Magic Number

Saturday 15 October 22:31:00 UTC 2016

In the middle of a discussion about the pros and cons of statins, Sir Rory Collins, the head of clinical trials at Oxford University, noted that If you want a career in medicine these days you're better off studying mathematics or computing than biology. A report on BBC adds: It is a nice one-liner, but I didn't think much more … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's major airlines announce ban on Samsung Galaxy Note7

Saturday 15 October 22:23:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f248032%2fqair907Feed-tw Feed-fbDespite the fact that Samsung has already decided to stop making the problematic Galaxy Note7, airlines continue to announce bans that prohibit passengers from bringing the device on flights, the latest being Australia's leading airlines.  SEE ALSO: U.S. bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all flights Virgin Australia and its subsidiary, Tiger Airways, as well as Qantas and its subsidiary, Jetstar, have … [Link]

Mashable » Watch 'Borrowed Time', the emotional short film made by 2 Pixar animators

Saturday 15 October 22:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247998%2f597059475_640Feed-tw Feed-fb "Borrowed Time," a superb short from Pixar animators Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj, just made its online debut. The emotional work, which observes a still-mourning sheriff as he recalls a tragic accident from his past, took around five years to make, and was created entirely in Coats' and Hamou-Lhadi's spare time. But for its creators, each minute was worth it. … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why the new agreement on 'super greenhouse gases' is a huge deal

Saturday 15 October 22:01:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f248014%2fair_conditioning_iraqFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a decade of fitful talks, nearly 200 countries agreed early Saturday morning in Rwanda to the most important near-term global warming agreement ever devised.  By curtailing the rapidly growing use of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, by more than 80 percent over the next 30 years, countries may have found a way to avert the worst of the worst-case global warming scenarios.  … [Link]

Mashable » Kaiser channels Kendrick Lamar to talk about depression

Saturday 15 October 21:52:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f248000%2f456e9c06e1914ac29787889d54838cc5Feed-tw Feed-fbKendrick Lamar has never been shy about his struggles with depression.  The subject colored many of the lyrics on his critically acclaimed 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly, in which he opens up about spells of sadness in a raw emotional manner. Kaiser is repurposing some of these rhymes in a new ad encouraging people to be more forthcoming about discussing … [Link]

Mashable » Alec Baldwin endorses Charlie Brown for president

Saturday 15 October 21:43:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24553%2f5d7232fdb76d4192b88cdfe11c1b6fd7Feed-tw Feed-fb Well, it's official: Alec Baldwin, who's currently playing Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live, has made his presidential endorsement. And — surprise! — it's for Charlie Brown from Peanuts. Baldwin announces his endorsement, and encourages people to make sure they're registered to vote, in a new video from Peanuts Rocks the Vote. Charlie Brown, he says, has always "wanted the … [Link]

Slashdot » Silicon Valley Big Data Startup Palantir Responds To Labor Department's Discrimination Lawsuit

Saturday 15 October 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Silicon Valley's big data startup Palantir, founded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, has filed a response to the Department of Labor after the agency sued the company for discriminating against Asian job applicants. From a Fortune report: Palantir says that no discrimination took place and that the Labor Department's statistical analysis — the basis for the recent suit — is … [Link]

Mashable » Western tourists say Thailand's grief over fallen leader is raining on their parade

Saturday 15 October 21:19:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247972%2fap_16287339600163Feed-tw Feed-fbWestern tourists visiting Thailand in the wake of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death this Thursday seem to be a bit taken aback by the intensity of the country's mourning. Several vacation-goers tweeted their disappointment at the closure of nightlife venues and cancellation of "entertainment" events — though most were sensitive to the glum national mood. Others advised anyone thinking of making the … [Link]

Mashable » Extended 'Planet Earth II' trailer features the most dazzling close-ups yet

Saturday 15 October 21:00:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24546%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-15_at_2.36.43_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb If you thought the first trailer for the BBC's Planet Earth II was dazzling, wait until you see the extended version. Featuring an original score by Hans Zimmer, the latest glimpse into Planet Earth II gives viewers an even closer look into the series' stunning, groundbreaking new footage. There are penguins, giraffes, a swimming sloth, a bear scratching its back … [Link]

Mashable » Fight pixelated walkers in this 8-bit ‘Walking Dead’ animation

Saturday 15 October 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f20997%2fwalking_dead_8_bit_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbNot that there aren't successful Walking Dead video games already, but what about an old, NES-style shoot-em-up?  CineFix presents the first two seasons of AMC’s The Walking Dead retold via old-school 8-bit (and a little 16-bit) game tech. Our 8-bit Cinema series "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters (and now TV shows) into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for … [Link]

Mashable » Dancing police officer crushes Beyoncé's 'Formation' at pep rally

Saturday 15 October 20:37:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24549%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-15_at_3.47.49_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbDeuntay Diggs is back, and his moves are more flawless than ever. The Virginia police officer, already famous for busting a move to Beyoncé's "Formation" during a school fundraising event in August, has delivered a follow-up performance, this time at a North Stafford High School pep rally. SEE ALSO: Bridal party executes a Beyoncé-worthy dance at wedding Yes, this one was … [Link]

Slashdot » Instacart Reverses Course After Backlash From Shoppers Over Plans To Eliminate Tips

Saturday 15 October 20:31:00 UTC 2016

Instacart says it is adjusting planned changes to its pay structure for full-service shoppers. The change of heart comes after independent contractors threatened to boycott the grocery delivery startup's plans to replace tips with an optional 10 percent fee collected by the company. From a TechCrunch report: CEO Apoorva Mehta stressed that the decision came from customers looking to continue … [Link]

Mashable » Carving Mount Rushmore took nearly 15 years (and was never actually finished)

Saturday 15 October 20:15:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24328%2frushmorethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbc. 1936A stone carver hangs on to Thomas Jefferson's eyelid.Image: George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty ImagesIn 1923, looking to attract tourists and stimulate the economy of his state, South Dakota state historian Doane Robinson proposed creating a massive monument in the Black Hills. He envisioned a memorial to great heroes of the West, suggesting Lakota Sioux leader Red Cloud as a possibility.The … [Link]

Mashable » Trying to talk to family about Trump? Try these four classic movies

Saturday 15 October 19:49:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f243775%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-11_at_2.12.59_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbEver get the feeling that we're preaching to the choir all day, every day on Twitter and Facebook? Ever thought about a different way to reach friends and family across the aisle — through movies and TV?  With less than a month to go before Election Day, a straight-up majority of the American electorate continues to not support Donald Trump as … [Link]

Slashdot » The Slashdot Interview With Security Expert Mikko Hypponen: 'Backupception'

Saturday 15 October 19:32:00 UTC 2016

You asked, he answered! Mikko Hypponen, Chief Research Officer at security firm F-Secure, has answered a range of your questions. Read on to find his insight on the kind of security awareness training we need, whether anti-virus products are relevant anymore, and whether we have already lost the battle to bad guys. Bonus: his take on whether or not you … [Link]

Mashable » Here are all of the provocative things Donald Trump has already said this weekend

Saturday 15 October 19:12:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247948%2ff3b9b08a8c8f45c69c81d1987585eb06Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not unusual for trailing presidential candidates to ratchet up the rhetoric as the election date nears. But perhaps because of the unprecedented antagonism of Donald Trump's entire campaign, his home stretch is starting to feel like a fireworks finale of bombastic bluster. SEE ALSO: Animated 3D series 'Trumpocalypse' imagines Donald Trump as president The GOP nominee kicked off the weekend … [Link]

Mashable » This is what some airlines are using to protect you from the Samsung Note7

Saturday 15 October 18:49:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247950%2fbggrb097Feed-tw Feed-fbIf, for some reason, a passenger on your flight ignored the recall warnings, and somehow slipped past the new ban on Samsung Note7 devices, some airlines have deployed a solution for any burning smartphones. SEE ALSO: Here's what to do if your smartphone's battery starts smoking On Thursday, Alaska Airlines (whose $2.6 billion merger with Virgin America airlines is under Justice … [Link]

Slashdot » The White House Open Sources President Obama's Facebook Messenger Bot To 'Bring the Gov't To You'

Saturday 15 October 18:33:00 UTC 2016

The White House has open sourced the code for President Obama's Facebook Messenger bot in a hope that this will help other governments and developers build similar services. These services will ideally foster similar connections with their citizens with significantly less upfront investment. From the official post: It's also an important part of furthering our mission to "meet the public … [Link]

Mashable » Haunting death masks record the faces of the departed

Saturday 15 October 18:24:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24505%2fdeathmaskthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbGustav Mahler (1860-1911).Image: Imagno/Getty ImagesWhile decorative funeral masks have been used to adorn the dead since ancient times, from those gracing Tutankhamen to Agamemnon, death masks record the very contours of a person’s face at the time of their death.Ancient sculpted masks were supplanted in the late Middle Ages by true death masks, which are created by making a wax or … [Link]

Mashable » Dog dressed as Madonna will totally win the costume contest

Saturday 15 October 17:57:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24545%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-15_at_1.20.24_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbMadonna’s famous cone bra, which celebrated its 26th birthday this year, was one of the biggest fashion moments of the '90s. Now, it's entered dog costume territory in perhaps the truest sign of its eternal relevance. This Shar-Pei/beagle mix has won first place at her daycare's costume contest two years running. And this year, she's looking to vogue her way onto … [Link]

Slashdot » Proud Cyborg Athletes Compete In The World's First Cybathlon

Saturday 15 October 17:34:00 UTC 2016

IEEE Spectrum reports: Last Saturday, in a sold-out stadium in Zurich, Switzerland, the world's first cyborg Olympics showed the world a new science-fiction version of sports. At the Cybathlon, people with disabilities used robotic technology to turn themselves into cyborg athletes. They competed for gold and glory in six different events… [B]y skillfully controlling advanced technologies, amputees navigated race courses … [Link]

Mashable » 7 can't-miss apps: Switchcam, Face Swap Live and Tribe

Saturday 15 October 17:24:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247878%2fscreen520x924-2Feed-tw Feed-fbWith recent tech headlines dominated by Samsung finally killing the Note7 and Periscope launching its new Producer platform, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps.  Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app for face swapping, an artificially intelligent messaging app and Pandora's new iMessage … [Link]

Mashable » Canada officially bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all flights

Saturday 15 October 17:16:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247934%2faircnda097Feed-tw Feed-fbThe problem-plagued Samsung Galaxy Note7 has already been banned from all U.S. flights and now the country's northern neighbor, Canada, has officially followed suit.  SEE ALSO: Samsung to permanently stop production of Galaxy Note7 Transport Canada, the country's official transportation organization, posted the notice on its website on Saturday, stating that the device is "no longer allowed in any aircraft effective … [Link]

Mashable » 1970: Training to stop forest fires with Canada's Junior Forest Wardens

Saturday 15 October 16:54:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24196%2fjuniorforestwardensthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWardens practice life-saving skills on Blue Lake.Image: Provincial Archives of AlbertaIn 1929, Canadian magazine Forest and Outdoors published a story about how two young boys had spotted a small fire on British Columbia’s Bowen Island and helped a forest ranger to extinguish it.Young readers of the magazine wrote in, asking how they could emulate the heroes of the story. This response … [Link]

Slashdot » EFF Co-Founder Announces Benefit Concert to Pay His Medical Bills

Saturday 15 October 16:34:00 UTC 2016

An anoymous Slashdot reader reports: "I was dead for about 8 mins. on Wed. eve," EFF co-founder John Perry Barlow posted last year on Facebook. "total cardiac arrest…sad to report, no Ascending Light." The cyber-rights activist told the San Francisco Chronicle that he had gone "down the tunnel of eternity and it turned out to be a cheap carnival ride." … [Link]

Mashable » Will.I.Am transforms into Trump in music video supporting Clinton

Saturday 15 October 16:15:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247927%2fwilltrmp07Feed-tw Feed-fbWith the media circus swirling around the Donald Trump campaign, you'd think there would be more pop stars coming out to comment on the presidential race, but musicians have largely stayed out of the fray.  One exception, though, is singer/rapper Will.I.Am, who just dropped a song specifically addressing Trump's offensive comments regarding women. SEE ALSO: CNN finally admits that so much … [Link]

Mashable » Enjoy this delightful compilation of household items that sound like Chewbacca

Saturday 15 October 16:04:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24541%2fchewbacca-productsFeed-tw Feed-fb Remember Chewbacca drawer?  Well, there are a lot more household items that sound like Chewbacca out there. They've steadily appeared on the internet through the ages and they're ready to confuse you. Behold a compilation of items that remind us so much of our beloved Wookiee friend that we're wondering whether the Force is somehow involved. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24556%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-16_at_12.29.33_pmAustralia’s new $5 bill is … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' returns to its comic book origins to become an 8-bit game

Saturday 15 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23318%2f8bitthewalkingdeadytFeed-tw Feed-fb Not that there aren't successful Walking Dead video games already, but what about an old, NES-style shoot-em-up?  CineFix presents the first two seasons of AMC’s The Walking Dead retold via old-school 8-bit (and a little 16-bit) game tech. Our 8-bit Cinema series "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters (and now TV shows) into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix … [Link]

Mashable » How Harry Potter conventions took over my life

Saturday 15 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f245060%2fa0e68d1c83a6464e845142812cb1fccbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn a few days, I leave for Los Angeles — a city where I’ve barely spent a cumulative 10 days in my life. I know its geography about as well as that of Mars.  And yet in a very real sense, I’m going home. Specifically, I'm going to LeakyCon — a Harry Potter convention established in 2009 that I now work … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's $50 phone is as basic as it gets so long as you're cool with ads

Saturday 15 October 15:40:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247401%2fblu-r1-hd-amazon-review-8Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Blu R1 HD starts at $50, works on T-Mobile or AT&T, and will arrive on your doorstep in two days. It is, for all intents and purposes, an Amazon phone.  Not the Amazon phone, the Fire, that failed so hard a few years ago. The R1 HD is a phone made by another company, with a few customizations by Amazon, … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientific Breakthrough Increases Plant Yields By One Third

Saturday 15 October 15:34:00 UTC 2016

Slashdot reader schwit1 writes, "Plant scientists have found a way to encourage plants to better use atmospheric nitrogen, thus increasing yields by more than one third. The technique not only produces healthier plants and more seeds, it reduces the need for fertilizer, the overuse of which can be an environmental issue." From WSU News: For years, scientists have tried to … [Link]

Mashable » Officer who responded to noise complaint was in for a stellar dance performance

Saturday 15 October 15:16:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24539%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-15_at_10.10.43_amFeed-tw Feed-fbYa gotta have dance practice somewhere. A police officer responding to a noise complaint at a Carrollton, Texas apartment complex last month stumbled upon something that wasn't complaint-worthy at all: a group of groomsmen practicing a dance to surprise a soon-to-be bride. "When the officer first approached us, we were a little nervous, but we knew we were doing nothing wrong," … [Link]

Mashable » 20th century snapshots capture people proudly showing off their vinyl records

Saturday 15 October 14:50:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24218%2fvinylthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbImage: Collection of Robert E. JacksonThese everyday snapshots, assembled from a variety of sources by collector Robert E. Jackson, capture people throughout the 20th century proudly posing with vinyl records.Jackson, who has amassed more than 12,000 pieces of vernacular photo ephemera over two decades, often finds recurring patterns and motifs among the images, from displays of patriotism to goofy photo-manipulated decapitations.These … [Link]

Slashdot » California City Converts Its Street Lights Into A High-Speed IoT Backbone

Saturday 15 October 14:34:00 UTC 2016

Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford describes how the city of Santa Monica installed its own high-speed IoT backbone on its street lights and traffic signals — and why it's important. Neutral "micro" cell sites can make very high-capacity wireless transmissions available, competitively, to everyone (and every sensor) nearby. This can and should cause an explosion of options and new opportunities … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Adams has a foolproof method to make herself cry on cue

Saturday 15 October 14:26:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24540%2f0f8dff10c3724a51980927e7099e7e52Feed-tw Feed-fb Amy Adams can make herself cry on cue — and it's all thanks to an errant Sriracha plant. Adams, with an assist from her six-year-old daughter, always tells the same story when she's willing herself to tear up: the tale of a Sriracha factory forced to close down after it spewed spicy, tear-inducing fumes into the surrounding neighborhood. That's a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Masculine culture' in STEM fields is partly to blame for gender gap, study says

Saturday 15 October 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f246579%2faab1ca7caf314dc9bff408f7ec345ecdFeed-tw Feed-fbImagine the most extreme stereotypes about computer scientists: They're socially awkward indoor kids. They have an obsessive focus on technology and a closet full of rumpled hoodies.  They're male. Cultural perceptions about who is a computer scientist — or an engineer or a physicist — are a big reason why women are still underrepresented in certain science, engineering, technology and mathematics … [Link]

Mashable » Pro ghostbusters insist the paranormal is not a figment of your imagination

Saturday 15 October 13:56:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247017%2fbdbb845e2dab4e27b613dfa9f63b84c1Feed-tw Feed-fbSeveral handheld night vision cameras are on. The only sounds you hear are hushed whispers among the crew members.  And then, a thud. Immediately, a blur of activities follows: a startled, “Holy s**t! On the right! Go, go, go!” and shaky camera work, ragged breaths, and even more bleeped out exclamations. The one thing that wasn’t caught on film? A ghost. … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the graphic process by which a sadistic family brutally murders a Teddy Ruxpin

Saturday 15 October 13:24:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247680%2fd4564ff921cf4336b8fd63be356132f2Feed-tw Feed-fbMake no mistake, this is a snuff film. If you continue reading this piece and consuming the images included within it, you will witness the brutal death of a friendly talking teddy bear. SEE ALSO: Kanye West as Teddy Ruxpin's voice is the greatest A Youtube channel called What's Inside? recently released a video in which a father and son duo … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Reveals It Received Secret FBI Subpoena

Saturday 15 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Intercept: Google revealed Wednesday it had been released from an FBI gag order that came with a secret demand for its customers' personal information. The FBI secret subpoena, known as a national security letter, does not require a court approval. Investigators simply need to clear a low internal bar demonstrating that the … [Link]

Mashable » 8 easy ways to guard your privacy on your iPhone

Saturday 15 October 12:22:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247777%2fpasscode-13Feed-tw Feed-fbPhone security isn't the most rock-and-roll topic to ponder, but with nefarious types getting more and more devious, it's something worth putting a bit of thought into. We've got a checklist of eight easy ways you can increase your iPhone's security. While deploying every single option might be overkill, you can pick and choose a combo of options that suit you. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: PSA Group, Chatra, Dwolla Webhooks, Wordsmith

Saturday 15 October 12:00:17 UTC 2016

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

Mashable » The New York Times stands to benefit big time from a Trump lawsuit

Saturday 15 October 11:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247865%2fap_16288027646660Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump might sue the New York Times. The Times might just want that to happen. If Trump sues the Times over its reporting, the Republican nominee for president risks opening up his personal life to lawyers, providing access that would otherwise be private. He'd also almost certainly be the subject of a deposition, in which he, his family and many … [Link]

Mashable » Stolen childhood: Why one Syrian refugee boy is at work instead of school

Saturday 15 October 11:03:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f244729%2fhammoudi-lead-imageFeed-tw Feed-fbEditor’s note: Corinna Robbins is the multimedia projects manager at Mercy Corps. Hammoudi's deep brown eyes were the first thing I noticed when I met him in his family's tent in Lebanon. They stare out from a boyish face, freckled and apple-cheeked. At 14, Hammoudi is a quiet and serious kid, and his penetrating gaze immediately gives you the sense that … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix Is 12x As Popular As Its Streaming Competitors Among Younger Viewers, Says Survey

Saturday 15 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Investment bank Piper Jaffray released a survey Friday that reveals just how much U.S. teens love Netflix. Out of the 10,000 U.S. teens surveyed, 37% of them watched Netflix every single day, while only 3% of them watched Amazon Prime Video and Hulu each day, respectively. That means Netflix is over 12 times as popular in terms of daily use. … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook blacks out ads in Thailand out of respect for late king

Saturday 15 October 9:53:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247889%2fa7225f02252f48b3b9b9f0667997f082Feed-tw Feed-fbIn an unusual show of respect for Thailand's fallen leader, Facebook has opted to block all ads in the country for an undetermined length of time. The social network said the move is in observance of a "cultural custom" as the nation mourns the late Thai King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died Thursday at the age of 88. "Thailand is in a … [Link]

Mashable » What film stars really think about Hollywood's diversity issue

Saturday 15 October 9:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24455%2fdiversity_film_industryFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The film industry's diversity issue is not going away. Over the past year, Hollywood sexism and issues of race representation, both on and off screen, have been a huge topic of conversation among people in the movie business. Numerous diversity reports have been published, some fairly damning. In May, Jodie Foster spoke out about the problems faced by … [Link]

Mashable » 9 London tourist attractions that are overrated and uncool

Saturday 15 October 8:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f241609%2flondonleadFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — As an American living in London, I’ve done my share of sightseeing.  After several rounds of visiting friends and family, I'd wager that I’ve seen more of this great city’s attractions than most lifetime Londoners — many times over.  SEE ALSO: Google's new Trips app will be your offline traveling companion While I have come to believe that the … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Has No Plans To Buy More Soyuz Seats

Saturday 15 October 7:00:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 writes: Both Boeing and SpaceX better get their manned capsules working by 2019, because NASA at this point has no plans to buy more seats on Russian Soyuz capsules after the present contract runs out. Spaceflight Now reports: "Even as the commercial crew schedules move later into 2018, NASA officials say they are not considering extending the contract with … [Link]

Slashdot » Non-Cable Internet Providers Offer Faster Speeds To the Wealthy

Saturday 15 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: When non-cable Internet providers — outlets like ATT or Verizon — choose which communities to offer the fastest connections, they don't juice up their networks so everyone in their service area has the option of buying quicker speeds. Instead, they tend to favor the wealthy over the poor, according to an … [Link]

Slashdot » Smartphones Are 'Contaminating' Family Life, Study Suggests

Saturday 15 October 2:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBS News: Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets can be distracting from child-rearing, upending family routines and fueling stress in the home, a small, new study finds. Incoming communication from work, friends and the world at large is "contaminating" family mealtime, bedtime and playtime, said study lead author Dr. Jenny Radesky. She's an … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Hit 6,000 Sites On Active 18-Month Carding Spree

Saturday 15 October 1:25:00 UTC 2016

mask.of.sanity writes from a report via The Register: Hackers have installed skimming scripts on more than 6,000 online stores and are adding 85 each day in a wide-scale active operation that may have compromised hundreds of thousands of credit cards. The malware is infecting stores (full list) running vulnerable versions of the Magento ecommerce platform, and also compromised the U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » Why Google is retooling search to put mobile first

Saturday 15 October 0:51:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247581%2fiphone_6_june-9__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is getting ready to make some major changes to search.  The company is in the process of creating a new index for mobile devices, which will become the "primary" index for search, according to Google webmaster trends analyst Gary Illyes. This means searches from mobile devices will serve up the freshest results as Google will update its mobile index more … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon Is Now Selling Unlimited Data In 30-Minute Increments

Saturday 15 October 0:45:00 UTC 2016

Verizon has unveiled a new pay-as-you-go unlimited mobile data offering yesterday called PopData that has some significant strings attached. The option charges you $2 for 30 minutes or $3 for 60 minutes of unlimited internet data. The Verge reports: Think of it like a microtransaction or in-app purchase in a mobile game, where you can't enjoy the full benefits of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Strange signals from 234 stars could be ET – or human error

Saturday 15 October 0:12:51 UTC 2016

Two Canadian astrophysicists claim they’ve detected intelligent signals from 234 sun-like stars – but don’t get your hopes up yet [Link]

Mashable » Meet the new kids of 'Stranger Things' Season 2

Saturday 15 October 0:09:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f247866%2fstranger_things_season_2Feed-tw Feed-fbStranger Things is beefing up its cast for Season 2. The Netflix hit is adding a Power Ranger and Broadway star as series regulars for its sophomore outing, the streaming service announced Friday. Sadie Sink has been cast in the role of Max, a tough and confident girl whose appearance, behavior and pursuits seem more typical of boys than of girls … [Link]

Slashdot » Top Democrats Request FBI Investigation of Trump Campaign Ties To Russia Over Hacking

Saturday 15 October 0:05:00 UTC 2016

As the Trump campaign refuses to point blame at Russia for the DNC hacks, top democrats on four House committees are questioning possible connections between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia. They have formally asked the FBI to investigate the matter, citing new comments from a Trump confidant. Politico reports: "Troubling new evidence appears to show that the Trump campaign … [Link]

Mashable » Danny Elfman transformed Donald Trump's debate stage lurking into a horror film

Saturday 15 October 0:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24529%2ff3fa927cfc674f48910f925296cf5e30Feed-tw Feed-fbThe second presidential debate on Sunday was town-hall style, so both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were given the freedom to walk around stage and address the guests in attendance that asked them questions. While Clinton remained pretty calm when she wasn't speaking, Trump creepily walked around stage. Plenty of people noticed how weird his strutting came off, but adding a … [Link]

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