John Gordon Ross

A Man for All Reasons

John Gordon Ross header image 3

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 » Donald Trump Running Insecure Email Servers

Wednesday 19 October 23:58:31 UTC 2016

Donald Trump has slammed Hillary Clinton for using private email servers numerous times, but it turns out his inboxes aren't that secure either. From a report on The Register: Security researcher Kevin Beaumont discovered the Trump organization uses a hopelessly outdated and insecure internet setup. Servers on the Trump Organization's domain, TrumpOrg.com, are using outdated software, run Windows Server 2003 … [Link]

Mashable » Ivanka Trump denies ever saying that obscene thing

Wednesday 19 October 23:39:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f253035%2fap_16258023900248Feed-tw Feed-fbNot long after BuzzFeed's founder attributed an obscene quote to Ivanka Trump, the Republican presidential nominee's daughter issued an outright denial. On Wednesday afternoon, BuzzFeed CEO and co-founder Jonah Peretti tweeted an extremely weird exchange he claimed he had the one time he met Ivanka.  SEE ALSO: Hacking the presidential election just isn't possible (yet) Surprised Ivanka would be shocked by … [Link]

Mashable » We got a sneak peak at Rhett and Link's new YouTube Red show

Wednesday 19 October 23:36:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25030%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — "Are those your real names?" That was the reaction one TV writer had during YouTube's first ever Television Critics Association Day in August after hearing about YouTube comedy duo Rhett & Link's new show Buddy System. Yes, those are their real names. Although many at YouTube's TCA presentation may not have recognized the duo, their 11.2 million … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson clap back at Patrick Carney's trash talk

Wednesday 19 October 23:31:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f253006%2fpatrickcarneyladygagamarkronsonFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes, you need to have a clear understanding of Hulk Hogan's musical prowess to decode trash talk. Such is the case with the recent Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson and Patrick Carney micro feud. Last night, notorious sourpuss Carney of the Black Keys joined the club of critics, in great company with The Chainsmokers, who aren't really feeling "Perfect Illusion" in his … [Link]

Mashable » New photo of Jupiter shows planet with huge smiley face

Wednesday 19 October 23:30:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252924%2fby_joveFeed-tw Feed-fbA new image, processed by a citizen scientist using data from a NASA spacecraft near Jupiter, shows the huge planet in a friendly new light. While Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — is usually known for its immense gravity and extreme belts of hazardous radiation, the world looks distinctly happy, with a large smile in this new … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Launch Streaming TV Service In Early 2017

Wednesday 19 October 23:20:00 UTC 2016

It looks like the internet search giant is expected to beat Apple to the punch by releasing its streaming TV service early next year. The Wall Street Journal notes that CBS has agreed to bring content to the service, while 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney are in the final stages of talks to add their content to the service. … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb proposes new rules for New York as deadline for state bill approaches

Wednesday 19 October 23:16:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252852%2fstocksnap_cc27f1fbdaFeed-tw Feed-fbAirbnb is fighting for survival in New York City. As a bill that would devastate the home-sharing company in the state inches closer and closer to law, Airbnb is proposing new rules for its NYC hosts.  In an op-ed in the New York Daily News on Wednesday, Airbnb Global Head of Public Policy Chris Lehane proposed five changes Airbnb would adopt … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hundreds of deep-sea vents found spewing methane off US coast

Wednesday 19 October 23:00:38 UTC 2016

Recent surveys off the US coast have discovered vents spewing a potent greenhouse gas and curiously purple creatures deep below the sea’s surface   [Link]

Mashable » Le Tigre reunites for a pro-Hillary anthem complete with pantsuits

Wednesday 19 October 22:51:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25027%2f225077f0280b4be582dcae1d9d97ddeaFeed-tw Feed-fb After Kathleen Hanna confirmed a Le Tigre reunion back in September, the iconic feminist electroclash group has reunited for one song and one song only: a pro-Hillary Clinton anthem called "I'm With Her." Among the music video's offerings: cats, a fun color palette, pantsuits and plenty of digs at Donald Trump. And it's all just in time for the final … [Link]

Mashable » Why the Cleveland Indians have a great shot at winning the World Series

Wednesday 19 October 22:48:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251376%2febe388a66775456ab6b388e6fa3b7d5dFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Cleveland Indians haven't won a World Series since 1948, but that long drought may soon come to an end. With a win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, the Indians took a deciding 4-1 lead in the American League Championship Series, won the pennant and punched their ticket to the Fall Classic.  They'll face either the Los Angeles Dodgers … [Link]

Mashable » Debate guests pretty much used as pawns in presidential election

Wednesday 19 October 22:41:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252985%2fc424d17a53cc474dbd1af383b9e8bee7Feed-tw Feed-fbJust before the second debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was about to begin earlier this month, the Commission on Presidential Debates shut down Trump's alleged plan to seat a group of particular women in his family box. The women, all with no relation to any Trump, had accused former President Bill Clinton of sexual abuse. Ahead of Wednesday night's … [Link]

Mashable » Here are all the updates Apple could give to Macs next week

Wednesday 19 October 22:40:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251260%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f105475_2fa424ec30c45544e8838ad60911de77a2Feed-tw Feed-fbApple just sent out invites for an event next week where the company is expected to announce an updated MacBook Pro and possibly refreshes to the rest of the Mac lineup. Here are all the rumors we've been hearing. SEE ALSO: Apple sends out invites to October event MacBook Pro First up is the MacBook Pro. Apple's 13- and 15-inch laptops … [Link]

Slashdot » OMGUbuntu: 'Why Use Linux?' Answered in 3 Short Words

Wednesday 19 October 22:40:00 UTC 2016

Linux-focused blog OMGUbuntu's Joey-Elijah Sneddon shared a post today in which he is trying to explain why people should Linux. He stumbled upon the question when he typed "Why use" and Google suggested Linux as one of the most frequent questions. From the article: The question posed is not one that I sincerely ask myself very often. The answer has, … [Link]

Mashable » How to see if your Samsung Galaxy phone's working properly

Wednesday 19 October 22:27:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252574%2fsamsung-4Feed-tw Feed-fbLike a well-loved car, your phone will inevitably break down over time, even if you care for it really well with a protective case. Maybe you suspect the battery's not charging properly or the sensors aren't working. If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, there's a hidden test menu you can easily activate to see if something really is wrong. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Dude advertises his mixtape on Wendy's sign, promptly gets fired

Wednesday 19 October 22:20:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25015%2fb3ff226214d54a45bd2d46a5e969288bFeed-tw Feed-fbMike Barz is an artist from Belleville, Illinois, who was employed at a local Wendy's.  That is, until he took advantage of the restaurant's reader board sign to promote his mixtape. SEE ALSO: Airborne cats will fly into your heart in new photography book Barz arranged the letters to read, "Download Mike Barz Mixtape." He posted a photo of the sign … [Link]

Mashable » This is what happens when you pour liquid rubber on an iPhone 7

Wednesday 19 October 22:09:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25014%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe stunt was performed by YouTuber 'TechRax,' who does crazy stuff to iPhones to test how durable they are. Past stunts include dropping an iPhone from the world's tallest building and testing the phone's ability to withstand hot lava.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Iphone, Rubber, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Lynk & Co is a new car brand that aims to do everything differently

Wednesday 19 October 22:07:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252488%2flynk_and_coFeed-tw Feed-fbChinese car maker Geely, the owner of Volvo and the London Taxi Company, has launched Lynk & Co, a new car brand that aims to disrupt the traditional car distribution and sharing models. The first car under the new brand is an SUV called the 01, which will be followed by 02, 03 and so forth. The car and the brand … [Link]

Mashable » Hacking the presidential election just isn't possible (yet)

Wednesday 19 October 21:59:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252697%2fvotingFeed-tw Feed-fbThe drums of political warfare in this year's U.S. presidential race are positively deafening, with the loudest beats coming from Donald Trump, naturally, and his tireless insistence that the 2016 vote, now just a few weeks away, is already rigged against him.  This year's race is already historic on several fronts: the implosion of the GOP, Hillary Clinton's ongoing email leaks, … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Announces a Mac Event On October 27, Says 'Hello Again'

Wednesday 19 October 21:58:49 UTC 2016

Apple announced on Wednesday that it will be holding an event on October 27. The tagline of the invite is, "hello again." This suggests that the rumors are true and that the company will indeed announce a fleet of new Mac products. The original Mac was introduced with the word "hello" in 1984. People have waited for years now for … [Link]

Popular Science » Iron Man Would Wear These Sunglasses That Slide Into Place

Wednesday 19 October 21:56:59 UTC 2016

Gadgets Deal with it Eyewear worthy of Tony Stark himself… [Link]

Mashable » Fearless tiny dogs scare away huge bear from their yard

Wednesday 19 October 21:51:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252768%2fdogs-scare-bearFeed-tw Feed-fbThese dogs may be tiny, but they know how to protect their home. Christine Downs of Bradbury, California, had a run in with a bear on Sept. 22, but everything is cool because her two small (and frealess) dogs took care of it. Downs filmed the large bear casing her property just beyond a fence, but her two dogs, named Bentley … [Link]

Mashable » Ivanka Trump speaks out about her father's remarks toward women

Wednesday 19 October 21:50:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252871%2f70abd261459440c39ce55acc20cc7fdaFeed-tw Feed-fbJust hours before the final presidential debate, Ivanka Trump opened up about her father's offensive comments toward women. On Wednesday during an interview at Fortune’s The Most Powerful Women Summit in California, Trump's daughter commented on the leaked recording from 2005, which revealed her father and former Today Show anchor Billy Bush disrespectfully talking about women. Before her father takes the … [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna approves of this teen's perfect Rihanna costume

Wednesday 19 October 21:34:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25016%2f48497c920b5d4e7a8e0b72fc3a5de45fFeed-tw Feed-fbIt appears that Rihanna may have been out-Rihanna'd — and before anyone gets mad, Rihanna said so, not us. California teenager Shania Ruedas Bernal dressed up as RiRi for her high school's "celebrity day," channeling a photo from Rihanna's Anti release event at a Los Angeles art gallery. SEE ALSO: 8 truly easy D.I.Y. Halloween costumes for lazy people She killed … [Link]

Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Defends Peter Thiel's Trump Ties In Internal Memo

Wednesday 19 October 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Soon after it was announced that Project Include, a community for building meaningful, enduring diversity and inclusion into tech companies, would no longer work with Y Combinator startups, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended Thiel's status as a Facebook board member in a message to employees. "We can't create a culture that says it cares about diversity and then excludes almost … [Link]

Popular Science » DARPA Just Gave The Air Force A Telescope To Watch For Satellite Sabotage

Wednesday 19 October 21:29:52 UTC 2016

The Space Surveillance Telescope Complex Military In a small desert ceremony, the military prepared to defend the heavens DARPA handed over a space surveillance telescope to the Air Force. [Link]

Popular Science » Gene Editing Shifts Food Possibilities Forward

Wednesday 19 October 21:29:51 UTC 2016

genetics From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News How to win a race against time Scientists have developed a breakthrough technology that will allow us to develop new crops built for a harsher climate. It’s called gene editing and it could prove… [Link]

Popular Science » The Most Ambitious Tunnel-Building Project In History

Wednesday 19 October 21:29:50 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Mashable » Spotting the Trump Twitter bots is harder than it seems

Wednesday 19 October 21:29:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251274%2ftrump_3Feed-tw Feed-fbTwitter bots have seemingly become the weapon of choice for fervent political supporters this election cycle. But they're getting harder to spot amid the sea of real-life users. Bots, powered by automated software, have propped up candidates on both sides of the aisle this election cycle — more so for Donald Trump, a new study has found.  But it's no longer … [Link]

Mashable » Satellite images show Hurricane Matthew's devastating mark on Haiti

Wednesday 19 October 21:28:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252808%2f6d935b5fca7a47078f073ec045cddfaaFeed-tw Feed-fbHurricane Matthew left a trail of devastation across Haiti earlier this month after the Category 4 storm flattened houses, flooded streets and killed hundreds of people. New satellite images from NASA's Earth Observatory and DigitalGlobe show the extent of the hurricane's destruction across Haiti's hard-hit southern coast. Green swaths become barren brown patches, marking the places where extreme winds, landslides, erosion … [Link]

Popular Science » Japanese Projector Displays Smooth Video On A Wriggling, Dancing Surface

Wednesday 19 October 21:22:45 UTC 2016

Dynamic Projection Mapping Gadgets Only in a lab, so far Tool projects images onto deformed, moving surface. [Link]

Mashable » A is for alt-right, B is for Billy Bush: The ABCs of this soul-sucking election

Wednesday 19 October 21:17:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252951%2f916a6c953c294b5f9f0139649495e549Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Wednesday night, the United States (and the world) will be subjected to one final presidential debate, the 26th debate overall of a long, exhausting, trying election cycle.  SEE ALSO: 11 things to watch instead of the final presidential debate And, no, that's not a typo. There have been 26 debates in this election cycle and it was almost even longer … [Link]

Mashable » Wall of taco trucks wages delicious protest outside of Trump's Vegas hotel

Wednesday 19 October 21:17:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252760%2fap_868110728912Feed-tw Feed-fbIn what might be the most delicious protest ever, a wall of taco trucks formed outside a Trump hotel in Vegas Wednesday ahead of the final presidential debate. The gathering was arranged by The Culinary Union, PLAN Action and the Latino Victory Project with the purpose of "reminding Mr. Trump that immigrant workers here and across the country will be watching … [Link]

Mashable » This tweet about Ivanka Trump might be the weirdest of the election

Wednesday 19 October 21:10:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252898%2fap_304748813263Feed-tw Feed-fbEven in an election that is beyond the normal bounds of weird, this tweet is weirddddddd.  Surprised Ivanka would be shocked by lewd language. I met her once & she casually said: "I've never seen a mulatto cock, but I'd like to!" https://t.co/WrgCoM0MGK — Jonah Peretti (@peretti) October 19, 2016 Ivanka Trump denied Peretti's claim. "I am not sure if this … [Link]

Mashable » How Bran and Arya's paths could cross in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7

Wednesday 19 October 21:07:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251223%2ffd7f320e48534777bb304bf7ad1bb10bFeed-tw Feed-fbLast week, a photo from the set of Game of Thrones went viral when actress Maisie Williams and Isaac Hempstead Wright were spotted next to each other in the set's makeup chairs. The internet went wild speculating ways that the actor's characters, Arya and Bran Stark, could reunite in the show's upcoming seventh season. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' actor reads … [Link]

Mashable » China's LeEco prepares to take over the U.S. with phones, TVs and cars

Wednesday 19 October 21:03:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252510%2fap_16293651339972Feed-tw Feed-fbSAN FRANCISCO — Chinese tech giant LeEco is ready to make its North American debut. The company, which has been called the "Netflix of China," introduced a new lineup of products on Wednesday, including two inexpensive Android smartphones, a VR headset, a 7-foot 4K TV and a new streaming service. LeEco also showed off its electric bike and self-driving electric vehicle … [Link]

Mashable » People can't handle Kevin Durant's Rolling Stone cover outfit

Wednesday 19 October 21:01:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252687%2fgettyimages-615010920Feed-tw Feed-fbVin Diesel? Nelly Furtado? No, it's Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors' new star.  On Tuesday, Rolling Stone unveiled it's latest edition, which features a lengthy cover story on Durant, who signed with the Warriors in July. But it's not the story itself that has people talking. It's the outfit Durant is sporting on the cover. SEE ALSO: LeBron James is … [Link]

Mashable » Knicks star Derrick Rose and two friends cleared in civil sex assault trial

Wednesday 19 October 21:00:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252849%2f094a7507a3ae47b5b81ec3891520d759Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — A federal civil jury cleared New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose and two friends Wednesday of sexual assault accusations brought by a woman who had claimed they gang-raped her in 2013. The woman said she and Rose met at a Hollywood party in 2011 and began a sexual relationship, but that one night the NBA star and … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 craziest death scenes in horror movie history

Wednesday 19 October 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21090%2fhorror_deaths_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbHalloween is fast approaching, and what better time of year to “pay our respects” to horror movie history?  CineFix throws its bloody glove into the ring with this list of the greatest horror movie deaths of all time, from can't-look-away classics like Psycho to can't-look-at-the-screen gorefests like Saw. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Psycho, … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Rumored To Remove Old-School USB Ports On Next MacBook Pro

Wednesday 19 October 20:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: First the headphone jack, now the USB port? Rumor has it that Apple may get rid of the USB 3.0 port and the Magsafe port (where the charger plugs in) on the next generation of MacBooks. Japanese tech site Macotakara, which accurately predicted that Apple would kill the headphone jack on the … [Link]

Mashable » After signal loss, scientists wonder what happened to Europe's Mars lander

Wednesday 19 October 20:28:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252710%2f7be7be3bfd8247d0994c9f6265eaf829Feed-tw Feed-fbWhere are you, Schiaparelli? Mission managers are still anxiously waiting to find out what happened to the Schiaparelli lander, part of the joint ExoMars alien life-hunting mission from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Russia. Schiaparelli attempted to make its landing on Mars Wednesday after launching from Earth with the Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), the other half of the 2016 ExoMars … [Link]

Mashable » This levitating turntable can play records in the air

Wednesday 19 October 20:17:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25008%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbUsing magnets to defy gravity, MAG-LEV Audio puts a modern spin on a classic listening experience. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Vinyl, Music, Crowdfunding, and Inventions [Link]

Mashable » Apple sends out invites to October event

Wednesday 19 October 20:16:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252807%2fe3b4b12bfc0d49708bfefd28f5f03555Feed-tw Feed-fbGet ready for another October surprise. For MacBook users, it'll probably be a pleasant surprise, since Apple just sent invitations to an event on Oct. 27. Although, per usual, the invites didn't specify what the company has planned, all rumors point to a refresh of most of Apple's MacBook computers. SEE ALSO: This E Ink keyboard is cool, but probably not … [Link]

Mashable » A smoking Samsung Galaxy Note7 is this Halloween's most clever costume

Wednesday 19 October 20:10:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252411%2fnote7Feed-tw Feed-fbAttention Halloween lovers: the smokin' hot Halloween costume of 2016 has arrived. Instead of dressing as a classic superhero or predictable political figure this year, consider transforming yourself into something both unique and extremely topical — a Samsung Galaxy Note7. Though Samsung's infamous exploding phone was a downright dangerous device, the failed piece of tech serves as the perfect inspiration for … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why San Francisco’s next quake could be much bigger than feared

Wednesday 19 October 20:00:54 UTC 2016

Two major fault lines in the San Francisco Bay Area are linked, and could rupture together releasing five times more energy than one of them alone [Link]

New Scientist – News » Is pain catching? First clues that it might spread to others

Wednesday 19 October 20:00:21 UTC 2016

Scents and odours seem to be implicated in the first experiments that seem to show mice can sensitise other mice to pain [Link]

Slashdot » RIP, David Bunnell, Founder of More Major Computer Magazines Than Anyone

Wednesday 19 October 19:58:00 UTC 2016

Reader harrymcc writes: David Bunnell has passed away. He stumbled into a job at PC pioneer MITS in the 1970s and went on to create the first PC magazine and first PC conference — and, later on, PC Magazine, PC World, Macworld, and Macworld Expo. He was a remarkable guy on multiple fronts. Harry McCracken, who edited some of those … [Link]

Popular Science » How To Watch The Third Presidential Debate If You Don't Have A TV

Wednesday 19 October 19:56:34 UTC 2016

hillary clinton DNC speech Technology Not that finding it will be hard… Wondering where to watch the presidential debates? We've got good news: it'll be hard to miss them. Pretty much every social media app, newtwork website, and news… [Link]

Popular Science » New Life For The Gas Engine

Wednesday 19 October 19:56:33 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Mashable » Use the force to fight the ghosts with this DIY Stormtrooper costume

Wednesday 19 October 19:54:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24879%2fcs_trooper_thumb_jwFeed-tw Feed-fbAs Halloween approaches, consider this storm trooper costume from The Force Awakens!  In each episode of 'DIY Costume Squad' one of our expert hosts shows you how to make your own DIY costume based on popular movie, TV and video game characters. Watch as they transform everyday materials and store-bought items into fantastic costumes without spending a lot of money. Check … [Link]

Mashable » Eminem's new track, 'Campaign Speech,' calls out Donald Trump and everything else

Wednesday 19 October 19:48:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252569%2feminemFeed-tw Feed-fbEminem is happy to acknowledge that he's not a great dude, as long as people remember that he's not the absolute worst dude. The legendary rapper has come out of relative hiding with a new track, "Campaign Speech" to call out Donald Trump for being Donald Trump and spit out as many grievances he can over eight minutes — which is … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists 'accidentally' discovered a way to convert CO2 directly into ethanol

Wednesday 19 October 19:46:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252593%2f12df1fd64ca648a08daa2adcc9572749Feed-tw Feed-fbA group of U.S. scientists has discovered a way to turn carbon dioxide, a planet-warming greenhouse gas, into a cleaner-burning motor fuel. The electrochemical process could be used in waste-to-fuel technologies that transform carbon emissions from coal and natural gas power plants into ethanol, according to scientists at the Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. The team published their … [Link]

Mashable » Bookworms: your dream home has arrived

Wednesday 19 October 19:35:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252320%2fb21d0814fe6748d9ae576fb847ab0ad9Feed-tw Feed-fbBook lovers, prepare to put an offer down on The Bookshelf House. Formally a dark space in bad condition, Italian architect Andrea Mosca transformed the French residence's interior into a sun-drenched home, housing hundreds of books around a functional living space. The Bookshelf House was created for a family of five who fell in love with a prodigious bookshelf. It "was … [Link]

Slashdot » LeEco Who? Chinese Tech Giant Tries Its Luck In the US With 'More Products Than You've Ever Seen'

Wednesday 19 October 19:35:00 UTC 2016

LeEco is often called the Netflix of China. Which is funny for two reasons: LeEco is bigger than Netflix, and it has been around for longer than the American on-demand movies and TV shows streaming service. Besides, LeEco runs a fleet of other businesses, including ecommerce portal, smartphones, TVs, and even an autonomous cars. A company executive said this month … [Link]

Mashable » How to play 'Battlefield 1' without pissing off your whole team

Wednesday 19 October 19:32:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252523%2fb6673436d5264441831348b431cd6215Feed-tw Feed-fbBattlefield 1 is no Call of Duty game. That's not a value judgment; they're just fundamentally different experiencesBattlefield is about big warfare. Epic moments. Everyone has a gun and shoots at stuff, but it takes more than a body count to win matches. SEE ALSO: 'Battlefield 1' story mode sounds a lot like 'Band of Brothers' Sure, you can play smaller … [Link]

Mashable » North Korean zoo's chimp smokes a pack of cigarettes a day

Wednesday 19 October 19:23:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252550%2fap_16293299090514Feed-tw Feed-fbA chimpanzee is the hottest attraction at a newly reopened zoo in North Korea after learning that the chimp smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. The 19-year-old chimp, named Azalea, Dallae in Korean, reportedly smokes a pack a day, according to The Guardian. Azalea lights her own smokes using a lighter, or by bumming a light from another cigarette. Image: … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat and Bitmoji team up to celebrate Halloween

Wednesday 19 October 19:03:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252270%2fhalloween2016Feed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat just got a lot spookier. The social app unveiled fun Halloween costumes for your Bitmoji avatar Tuesday. In the true spirit of Halloween, you will be able to upgrade your avatar's look to a pirate, skeleton, witch or zombie.  SEE ALSO: Snapchat reportedly snaps up Bitmoji app maker Bitstrips for $100 million Hell, you can even go "trick-or-treating" virtually by … [Link]

Mashable » This is the latest internet dance trend to go viral

Wednesday 19 October 19:01:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24982%2fsitethmb1Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s pretty straightforward, and very funny. You take a mannequin head and stick it in a hoodie sweatshirt…and dance your pants off.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Latest Dance Trend, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]

New Scientist – News » California is covering mountains with sensors to fight drought

Wednesday 19 October 18:56:12 UTC 2016

A project is kicking off in the Sierra Nevada mountains to monitor moisture levels to help control the state’s water supplies and hydro power [Link]

New Scientist – News » First birds made honking sounds more than 66 million years ago

Wednesday 19 October 18:56:11 UTC 2016

A new fossil discovery has shown that birds developed the unique vocal organ that enables them to sing more than 66 million years ago when dinosaurs were around [Link]

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

Wednesday 19 October 18:56:10 UTC 2016

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

New Scientist – News » Is it right to kill millions of animals if it protects others?

Wednesday 19 October 18:56:09 UTC 2016

Culls are routinely carried out around the world in the name of upholding biodiversity and animal welfare. Are they ethical and do they work, asks Alice Klein [Link]

New Scientist – News » Islands to lose fresh water as rising seas sink them from within

Wednesday 19 October 18:56:08 UTC 2016

As sea levels rise, islands can lose ground not only on their coasts, but also inland as lakes spring up – and cause drinking water to evaporate [Link]

New Scientist – News » “Not good signs”: wait for ExoMars lander will run overnight

Wednesday 19 October 18:56:02 UTC 2016

The ExoMars mission is GO. ESA is waiting to hear that the Schiaparelli lander has touched down on Mars, while the Trace Gas Orbiter has avoided smashing into it [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg says 'diversity' is why Peter Thiel should remain on Facebook's board

Wednesday 19 October 18:55:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252575%2fap_516244556410__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbPeter Thiel, the Silicon Valley billionaire investor and PayPal founder, is a welcomed member of Facebook's board of directors, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The news comes after Thiel donated $1.25 million to Republican candidate Donald Trump's campaign. That contribution makes Thiel, who also spoke at the Republican National Convention in support of Trump, one of the campaign's largest donors.  "We … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » MapQuest Beta Testing Static Maps v5 API

Wednesday 19 October 18:49:44 UTC 2016

MapQuest is inviting developers to take its Static Map v5 API for a spin while in beta. The refreshed API has a handful of new features that should appeal to developers who rely on MapQuest's mapping tools. The beta is being offered through the end of 2016. [Link]

Mashable » Someone needs to tell Dwight Howard it's only the preseason

Wednesday 19 October 18:43:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252454%2f84ab491cb0ca4000b0825542c66693e6Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s still the NBA preseason — which means the games don't technically count — but Dwight Howard doesn't care. The Atlanta Hawks center tried to keep a ball in bounds and went flying across the scorer's table on Tuesday night. One of the monitors was no match for the 6-foot-11, 265-pound Howard.  SEE ALSO: Terry Francona just can't stop flipping off … [Link]

Mashable » White nationalist Trump fans spew anti-Semitic tweets at journalists

Wednesday 19 October 18:42:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252357%2f3b7e6ccf303044988b66f03b7174419aFeed-tw Feed-fbAndrew Anglin isn't allowed on Twitter, but he still shapes an immense amount of the anti-Semitic harassment that takes place there.  In May, journalist Julia Ioffe published an article in GQ about Melania Trump, the former model and wife of the Republican presidential nominee.  SEE ALSO: Pepe the Frog cartoon added to online hate symbol database Anglin, a Trump supporter and … [Link]

Slashdot » Your Dynamic IP Address Is Now Protected Personal Data Under EU Law

Wednesday 19 October 18:40:00 UTC 2016

Europe's top court has ruled that dynamic IP addresses can constitute "personal data," just like static IP addresses, affording them some protection under EU law against being collected and stored by websites. ArsTechnica UK adds: But the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) also said in its judgment on Wednesday that one legitimate reason for a site operator … [Link]

Mashable » 'Willy Wonka' reboot in the works from 'Harry Potter' producer, 'Secret Life of Pets' writer

Wednesday 19 October 18:37:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252528%2fb3e87153e7c44ebc83b6325733e207a7Feed-tw Feed-fbIn news that shouldn't surprise anyone paying attention to Hollywood development news of late, Warner Bros. is planning a new Willy Wonka movie that will follow the amazing chocolatier's early adventures, Mashable has confirmed. Variety broke the news that Simon Rich (The Secret Life of Pets) will write the script for Warner Bros. and David Heyman, who previously teamed on the … [Link]

Popular Science » After Next Year, Macbooks May Have Programmable E-Ink Keyboards

Wednesday 19 October 18:35:16 UTC 2016

Gadgets Individual keys look different depending on what you're doing The next round of Apple laptops could have keys that change based on the app you're using… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Some of our Stone Age tools may just be crafty monkey throwaways

Wednesday 19 October 18:30:57 UTC 2016

Capuchins make stone flakes that could be mistaken for hominin tools, but they do so by accident in search of mineral dust they lick, perhaps as a medication [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mystery cosmic objects light up in X-ray then go dim in an hour

Wednesday 19 October 18:30:06 UTC 2016

Digging through old observations of galaxies, astronomers have discovered X-ray flares from objects they can’t yet identify [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cameras monitor hospital patients’ vital signs from afar

Wednesday 19 October 18:03:53 UTC 2016

Trials at John Radcliffe and Broadmoor hospitals show how special software can monitor patients' breathing and heart rate from camera images [Link]

Slashdot » LinkedIn Promises To Bring Order and Meaning To Your Useless Endorsements

Wednesday 19 October 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Oliver Staley, reporting for Quartz: LinkedIn's endorsement feature has never felt like the most trustworthy of sources. Rather than a panel of star witnesses who can honestly vouch for you, it more often seems like a random assortment of friends, acquaintances, and opportunists hoping for an endorsement in return. LinkedIn has recognized the problem and is trying to address it … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James is already in midseason form and everyone in the NBA should be terribly afraid

Wednesday 19 October 17:49:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252483%2faf352dc4ad7e477097c71ffb59021fb4Feed-tw Feed-fbThe stakes were as low as they could get, but LeBron James still played like it was Game 7 of the NBA Finals.  In a preseason game against the Wizards on Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers star busted out an epic chase down block.  Oh yeah, and he did it less than a minute into the game.  SEE ALSO: Golden Tate … [Link]

Mashable » 'CS:GO' documentary trailer goes behind-the-scenes with Team Liquid

Wednesday 19 October 17:49:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252438%2ff381981cc85440b6960f7ac7199a89c0Feed-tw Feed-fbPlaying Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professionally is not an easy job, and soon you'll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the biggest names in the game prepares for the biggest competitions in the world. A 30-minute television documentary called Gamer Gods: Team Liquid follows Team Liquid as they prepare for and compete in one of the biggest … [Link]

Mashable » Jason Nash takes a hit from Brad Pitt

Wednesday 19 October 17:33:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24979%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Vine star Jason Nash is interrupting these iconic locker room scenes from your favorite sports movies. "Scene Stealers" is a new series where your favorite comedians find themselves inside famous movie scenes. This first episode features Jason Nash. Subscribe to Mashable Watercooler on YouTube for new episodes. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24974%2fsddefaultChris Pratt needs a hug in first 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' trailer … [Link]

Popular Science » Journey To The Center Of A Gas Giant

Wednesday 19 October 17:33:33 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Mashable » The force awakens with this DIY Stormtrooper costume

Wednesday 19 October 17:29:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24885%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-19_at_10.18.40_amFeed-tw Feed-fb You'll need this stormtrooper costume to fend off ghosts this Halloween! In each episode of 'DIY Costume Squad' one of our expert hosts shows you how to make your own costume based on popular movie, TV and video game characters. Watch as the pros transform everyday materials and store-bought items into fantastic costumes without spending a lot of money. Check … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dental checks can’t verify the age of child asylum seekers

Wednesday 19 October 17:23:20 UTC 2016

The ages of migrants seeking asylum as unaccompanied children cannot be accurately determined using dental X-rays or bone scans, says Tim Cole [Link]

Slashdot » Traditional Keyboard Sounds Can be Decoded By Listening Over a VoIP Connection, Researchers Say

Wednesday 19 October 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Reader Trailrunner7 writes: Researchers have known for a long time that acoustic signals from keyboards can be intercepted and used to spy on users, but those attacks rely on grabbing the electronic emanation from the keyboard. New research from the University of California Irvine shows that an attacker, who has not compromised a target's PC, can record the acoustic emanations … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is developing a wildly different MacBook with E ink keys, report says

Wednesday 19 October 17:18:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252399%2fmb12-pt-pf-family-printFeed-tw Feed-fbMost recent Apple speculation is focused on the possibly of a new MacBook Pro coming next week. But a new, completely separate rumor is looking even further into the future SEE ALSO: Apple might finally refresh its MacBook lineup, and in a big way Apple may be prepping a MacBook for 2018 that will offer an "E Ink" keyboard allowing users … [Link]

Mashable » Londoner leaves notes for strangers to make their commutes bearable

Wednesday 19 October 17:15:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23395%2fd2999fb7b6ed4b1e855a442f8b527a50Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — In the crush and crowd of our daily commutes, it's easy to lose sight of the positive aspects of the day ahead.  SEE ALSO: Woman paints dress with every comment made about her appearance But one Londoner is trying to make a difference in other people's days by leaving notes for strangers in public places.  Designer Andy Leek told … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Cruise should 'never go back' to Jack Reacher franchise after this

Wednesday 19 October 17:15:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f249686%2fjack-reacher-never-go-back-movieFeed-tw Feed-fbFor the first time in a long time, Tom Cruise appears to be going through the motions and running (and running, and running some more) on autopilot. When Cruise was cast as Jack Reacher in the summer of 2011, fans of Lee Child's bestselling book series were outraged. Cruise was considered much too small to play the hulking Military Police investigator. … [Link]

Popular Science » A Mysterious Nerve Condition Paralyzed Half My Face

Wednesday 19 October 17:10:09 UTC 2016

facial nerve Health I’d never heard of Bell’s Palsy until I got it My experience with Bell’s palsy, a condition caused by an inflammation of the nerve that controls my facial muscles. [Link]

Mashable » Don't text at the movies, or The Rock and Lin-Manuel Miranda will come after you

Wednesday 19 October 17:08:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24975%2f9128f9445cc047f1ade83ad783bdfc73Feed-tw Feed-fb Remember when Lin-Manuel Miranda took over Disney's Instagram a few months ago and posted videos of himself singing a bunch of Disney songs, some of which featured a tropical background and cameos by The Rock? Well, we now know what that was all about: The Moana pair was filming a PSA that will play at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations warning … [Link]

Mashable » 'Uptown Funk' is certified diamond, thanks to you, the internet

Wednesday 19 October 17:02:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252317%2f02bfe3d142704fb1ab3ada31ebe15967Feed-tw Feed-fbOh, did you finally go a few days without "Uptown Funk" popping into your head and making your head compulsively bob before you realized what was happening? Well, sorry! The infectious track with infinite viral potential from Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson was officially certified diamond by the RIAA on Oct. 18. SEE ALSO: Cool-guy high school teacher leads 'Uptown Funk' … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Pratt needs a hug in first 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' trailer

Wednesday 19 October 17:00:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24974%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Disney and Marvel have released the first teaser for James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which blasts into theaters on May 5, 2017.  Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and Michael Rooker return to star alongside the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel as Rocket and Groot, respectively. This sneak peek at the superhero sequel brings back … [Link]

Mashable » What to drink during tonight's debate, based on your specific political anxieties

Wednesday 19 October 16:54:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252181%2fgettyimages-51160437Feed-tw Feed-fbThe third and final presidential debate is tonight. You've already had two test runs to figure out what causes, specifically, are making your anxiety run wild. It's a given that you'll be drinking something during the debate, but what? Here's our list of which drinks pair best with which anxiety you have about the future of America. SEE ALSO: Former Republican … [Link]

Popular Science » 'Future First': Technology Should Be Invisible

Wednesday 19 October 16:44:39 UTC 2016

Episode 8 of Future First Technology You don't know what you got 'til it's gone Popular Science and XPRIZE are teaming up to explore and explain technologies that make us say "The Future Is Now" in a video series called Future First. [Link]

Mashable » Social media is obsessing over Michelle Obama's state dinner dress

Wednesday 19 October 16:41:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24969%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAt the final state dinner for the Obamas, the First Lady appeared in a stunning gown, sending social media into a flurry of praise. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Versace, Fashion, State Dinner, and Obama [Link]

Slashdot » ESA Lander's Signal Cut Out Just Before It Was Supposed To Land on Mars

Wednesday 19 October 16:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares an ArsTechnica report: On Wednesday, the European Space Agency sought to become the second entity to successfully land a spacecraft on Mars with its Schiaparelli lander. And everything seemed to be going swimmingly right up until the point that Schiaparelli was to touch down. The European scientists had been tracking the descent of Schiaparelli through an … [Link]

Mashable » Dave Bautista can't seem to make his mind up about Trump but maybe we're reading it wrong

Wednesday 19 October 16:37:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252176%2fbe5bae9e44644b5ea4d3778e080f20baFeed-tw Feed-fbGuardians of the Galaxy star and former professional wrestler Dave Bautista seems to have a general idea about who he's not voting for in 2016. Maybe we're reading this wrong, so apologies in advance to Mr. Bautista if that is the case, but it appears that he does not plan to vote for Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: The 10 most mind-blowing … [Link]

Mashable » In the stuff of nightmares, Robocop is coming to life

Wednesday 19 October 16:32:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251955%2f9539f12da0f44758b6dabf6fd53d1641Feed-tw Feed-fbRobocop has officially crossed over from the realm of science fiction into the realm of reality.  At least one police robot in Dubai could be roaming the city's streets as early as 2017, according to the Dubai Media Office. SEE ALSO: Police use facial recognition much more than you realize The robot — complete with a set of arms, two eyes … [Link]

Mashable » Check out SMOSH poke fun at Donald Trump in new series 'The Big What If'

Wednesday 19 October 16:30:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24970%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Donald Trump — massage therapist? Game of Thrones character? Mime? In the new web series The Big What If — which Mashable is exclusively debuting — SMOSH reimagines what would happen if the Republican presidential nominee put himself in areas other than politics. SEE ALSO: Animated 3D series 'Trumpocalypse' imagines Donald Trump as president SMOSH's tagline for … [Link]

Mashable » Frank Ocean wore Vans to Obama's last state dinner

Wednesday 19 October 16:13:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24935%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-19_at_11.38.36_amFeed-tw Feed-fbFrank Ocean seems to be thriving, with a post-album glow and some bold fashion choices to prove it.  The elusive singer stepped out from his private life and headed to the White House, where he was one of the guests at the Obama administration's last state dinner. While most guests opted for formalwear from head to toe, Ocean showed up to … [Link]

Mashable » Americans brainstorm who else Trump could bring to this debate

Wednesday 19 October 16:10:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252087%2ftrumpthumbdebateFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat surprises will Donald Trump have in store for us during tonight's debate? Only time will tell, but in true Trump fashion the Republican candidate is bringing yet another surprising and somewhat confusing debate guest, Barack Obama's Kenyan-born half-brother, Malik. SEE ALSO: Trump invites Obama's half-brother on stage, but nobody knows why Trump made waves during the second debate after he … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tense wait after ESA’s ExoMars goes silent just before landing

Wednesday 19 October 16:10:05 UTC 2016

The ExoMars mission is GO. Over the next few hours the Schiaparelli lander will touch down on Mars, while the Trace Gas Orbiter tries to avoid smashing into it [Link]

Mashable » Sheryl Crow and her friends have had it with the long election cycle

Wednesday 19 October 16:09:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252177%2f017b4dc197f6403dac7d4d9631f44a74Feed-tw Feed-fbMost voters will likely agree that the current election cycle is way too long, but Sheryl Crow is trying to actually do something about that.  SEE ALSO: How to watch the third — and final — presidential debate While we've become accustomed to the current cycle that lasts well over a year and each party's candidate is determined before the conventions, … [Link]

Popular Science » A Speech Recognition System Has Reached Human Parity

Wednesday 19 October 16:07:00 UTC 2016

Technology Microsoft made speech-to-text software that's as good as a professional transcriptionist Speech recognition software isn't perfect, but it is a little closer to human this week, as a Microsoft Artificial Intelligence and Research team reached a major… [Link]

Mashable » 9 hilarious wildlife photos that show off nature's ridiculous side

Wednesday 19 October 16:00:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251954%2fmeerkat_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Nature might be a harsh and unforgiving place, but it can also be a funny one. The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards — now down to 40 finalists from the 2016 batch of entrants — is here to celebrate the animal kingdom's more ridiculous side. SEE ALSO: Award-winning wildlife photos capture unearthly scenes, will mesmerize you From cheerful frogs … [Link]

Slashdot » T-Mobile Fined $48 Million By FCC For Mischaracterizing 'Unlimited' Plan and Throttling Users' Data

Wednesday 19 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

T-Mobile will have to pay $48 million in fines after reaching a settlement with the FCC over the way it promoted its unlimited data plans. T-Mobile's unlimited data plans don't charge you for going over a certain data limit, but the carrier can slow down connection speeds after you reach a certain threshold. From a Bloomberg report: The Federal Communications … [Link]

Mashable » Top 10 horror movie deaths of all time

Wednesday 19 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23594%2fmovielistshorrordeathsytFeed-tw Feed-fb Halloween is fast approaching, and what better time of year to “pay our respects” to horror movie history?  CineFix throws its bloody glove into the ring with this list of the greatest horror movie deaths of all time, from can't-look-away classics like Psycho to can't-look-at-the-screen gore-fests like Saw. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24920%2fkorean_billy_crisp_testingKorean vloggers trying British crisps for … [Link]

Popular Science » After Next Year, Macbooks May Have Programmable E-Ink Keyboards

Wednesday 19 October 15:59:07 UTC 2016

Gadgets Individual keys look different depending on what you're doing The next round of Apple laptops could have keys that change based on the app you're using… [Link]

Mashable » Both Clinton and Trump's college newspapers endorse . . . Hillary Clinton

Wednesday 19 October 15:56:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252180%2fhillaryclintonFeed-tw Feed-fbCollege newspapers normally like to show off their successful alumni — except if that alumnus is Donald Trump. This week, Hillary Clinton picked up two notable endorsements, one from her alma mater, and one from Donald Trump's. It's no surprise that ultra-liberal liberal arts school Wellesley used their paper, The Wellesley News, to endorse Clinton. But it just added salt to … [Link]

Popular Science » Update: One Win, One Big Maybe For Europe's Mars Mission

Wednesday 19 October 15:55:18 UTC 2016

exomars-landed Space Mars is hard Mars is hard. [Link]

Mashable » iMessage hack floods Apple users with Chinese texts

Wednesday 19 October 15:53:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252179%2fgettyimages-606023982Feed-tw Feed-fbSome Apple users are suffering a hack tied to their iMessage accounts, according to one victim of the hack and others on Twitter.  A Mashable employee on Wednesday morning saw a message in her computer's iMessage account from a foreign number she didn't recognize, with the message written in Chinese characters.  Shortly after, she received a notification that her Apple ID … [Link]

Mashable » Marco Rubio warns Republicans to steer clear of WikiLeaks talk

Wednesday 19 October 15:50:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252161%2f36d68915e29e4347aedf8ebba439da89Feed-tw Feed-fbSenator Marco Rubio is urging Donald Trump to quit focusing on Hillary Clinton's hacked emails. Unlike the Republican candidate, who has used the several email dumps released by Wikileaks to fuel his campaign against Clinton, Rubio told ABC News he refuses to talk about information contained in the emails. Rubio offered a warning to fellow Republicans who continue drawing attention to … [Link]

Mashable » Girl in Supergirl costume puts all other school pictures to shame

Wednesday 19 October 15:46:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24926%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-19_at_9.42.18_amFeed-tw Feed-fbThis little girl is our superhero. When it was time to pick out what to wear for her school picture, 3-year-old Kaylieann Steinbach decided to completely elevate the game and dress as Supergirl. SEE ALSO: Superheroes and supervillains ruled New York's Comic Con "She likes all superheroes because they are helpers," her father, Austin Steinbach, told Mashable. "She absolutely loves helping … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Pluto may sport clouds of poisonous acid and flammable gases

Wednesday 19 October 15:36:13 UTC 2016

Wispy features spotted just above the dwarf planet’s surface might be clouds – and they seem to be made of nasty stuff [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer 'apologizes' to Florida Trump fans with an open letter

Wednesday 19 October 15:26:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252081%2f40600624e7bd4061bf92fe86c20e8a39Feed-tw Feed-fbAround 200 people abruptly left Amy Schumer's recent show in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday night when she began talking about what the world can't stop talking about: Donald Trump. The comedian, who called Trump a "orange, sexual-assaulting, fake-college-starting monster" and invited his supporters on stage for dialogue, took the opportunity at her next show in New York City on Tuesday night … [Link]

Mashable » Typhoon Haima strikes the Philippines as a Category 4 storm

Wednesday 19 October 15:25:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252102%2frainbowhaimaoct19Feed-tw Feed-fbTyphoon Haima, which on Tuesday became the planet's seventh Category 5 storm of the year, is slamming northern Luzon in the Philippines with damaging winds, storm surge flooding and heavy rains.  Fortunately, Haima lost some of its punch shortly before striking land, coming ashore at about 10:30 p.m. local time, or 10:30 a.m. EDT, packing maximum sustained winds of 140 miles … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Japan's Manga-Ready Kindle Has 8 Times the Storage

Wednesday 19 October 15:21:00 UTC 2016

Amazon Japan has an unusual challenge with the Kindle: it not only has to cater to your typical bookworm, but to a local fondness for image-heavy (and thus storage-intensive) manga books. What it's going to do? Release a special model just for those readers, apparently. Engadget reports: The company has introduced a manga version of the Kindle Paperwhite with 32GB … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber asks screaming fans to take a chill pill for a second

Wednesday 19 October 15:19:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24933%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-19_at_10.50.52_amFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Purpose Tour has been a whimsical journey for Justin Bieber. He's "disguised" himself with a fake mustache, enjoyed a wholesome game of soccer with some students, and now he's ready for a few moments of silence.  On Monday night, Twitter user @apurposebieb shared a clip of Justin pleading with his fans to stop shouting during his performance in Birmingham.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Russian hacker arrested in connection to massive LinkedIn attack

Wednesday 19 October 15:19:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252059%2fe92dbf7a782f4e6f9d52f6abfa045384Feed-tw Feed-fbWorking in concert with local authorities, the FBI has arrested a Russian man who's suspected of hacking LinkedIn in 2012 and attempting to sell the personal details of users online.  LinkedIn confirmed in an email to Mashable the suspect, who was arrested in the Czech Republic, is allegedly connected to a major breach of the service that affected at least 117 … [Link]

Mashable » Get an early look at the new champion skins coming to 'League of Legends'

Wednesday 19 October 15:15:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252077%2fleagueskinFeed-tw Feed-fbWith the sixth season of League of Legends winding down, new champion skins are hitting the public beta servers and players are getting an early look at what's to come. SkinSpotlights on YouTube has been rounding up most of the unreleased looks that players will be getting their hands on soon, including Maokai's Victorious skin, Worldbreaker skins for multiple champions and … [Link]

Mashable » Britain's grand plan for Brexit is to export tea, jam and biscuits to Japan

Wednesday 19 October 15:08:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252091%2fteaFeed-tw Feed-fbBritish people are going through very uncertain times after the Brexit vote. But worry no more: The government has a plan, and what a plan! SEE ALSO: Brexiter regrets leave vote, chokes up in live radio interview Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom has just announced in Paris an "ambitious new action plan" to grow exports by selling… British jam, tea and biscuits … [Link]

Mashable » Super hot Pakistani tea vendor now has a modeling sponsorship

Wednesday 19 October 15:04:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24937%2f97442812267b4742ad25bd44d2f032ccFeed-tw Feed-fbSure, we've all seen extremely gorgeous dudes before. But there's just something magical about seeing one in an unexpected place. Photographer Jiah Ali recently stumbled across a Pakistani chaiwala, a.k.a. a tea vendor, who straight up has one of the most objectively stunning faces we've ever seen. And now, shortly after his viral fame, he has landed a modeling sponsorship. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Virgin America debuts First Class shoes with Wi-FI and video display.

Wednesday 19 October 14:50:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24928%2fvirgin-jwFeed-tw Feed-fbThe shoes are one of a kind and are meant to mimic a miniaturized first class seat and all the luxury that surrounds it. They are being auctioned off on eBay and the proceedings will go to a charity that offers people in need shoes and clothes. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Auction, Virgin America, Sneakers, and Charity [Link]

Mashable » T-Mobile will pay $48 million over misleading 'unlimited' data plans

Wednesday 19 October 14:45:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252080%2fgettyimages-164685235Feed-tw Feed-fbT-Mobile will pay a $48 million for its failure to disclose restrictions on its "unlimited" data plans, the Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday.  The wireless carrier will pay that $48 million through a $7.5 million fine to the FCC and $35.5 million in benefits to consumers. The settlement resolves an FCC investigation into T-Mobile's practices.  The FCC investigation found that T-Mobile … [Link]

Slashdot » Spanish Police Arrest Their First Ever eBook Pirate

Wednesday 19 October 14:42:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Spain's Ministry of the Interior has announced the first ever arrest of an eBook pirate. The suspect is said to have uploaded more than 11,000 literary works online, many on the same day as their official release. More than 400 subsequent sites are said to have utilized his releases. The investigation began in 2015 following a … [Link]

Mashable » Woman made the best personalized Renaissance paintings for her sister's birthday

Wednesday 19 October 14:35:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251889%2fec4bb4625d374da9adf802f9ca1dbefdFeed-tw Feed-fbIn order to take gag gifts up another level for her sister's birthday, one woman decided to look to the past for inspiration. And so, she decided to recreate Renaissance paintings using her sister and her dog as the main subjects, complete with giant golden frames. SEE ALSO: 4 easy ways to DIY decorate your iPhone 7's headphone jack dongle While … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Countdown to ExoMars landing as ESA braces for final descent

Wednesday 19 October 14:35:16 UTC 2016

The ExoMars mission is GO. Over the next few hours the Schiaparelli lander will touch down on Mars, while the Trace Gas Orbiter tries to avoid smashing into it [Link]

Slashdot » DNA Testing For Jobs May Be On Its Way, Warns Gartner

Wednesday 19 October 14:06:00 UTC 2016

Reader dcblogs writes: It is illegal today to use DNA testing for employment, but as science advances its understanding of genes that correlate to certain desirable traits — such as leadership and intelligence — business may want this information. People seeking leadership roles in business, or even those in search of funding for a start-up, may volunteer their DNA test … [Link]

Popular Science » What Will The ExoMars Lander Do?

Wednesday 19 October 14:02:19 UTC 2016

Space The importance of today's landing To find electric fields, Mars lightning, and more. [Link]

Mashable » Scottish beauty blogger has wise skincare advice for older women

Wednesday 19 October 13:47:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24922%2fpicwomFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Beauty vlogging is overwhelmingly directed at millennials and their successors.  But that doesn't mean that the older generations should have to skip out on all the fun of makeup tutorials or, more importantly, taking the piss out of makeup tutorials.  SEE ALSO: This 3-year-old beauty blogger will show you how to look effortlessly beautiful 64-year-old Sandra Boylan of Kennoway, … [Link]

Mashable » Dancing with a mannequin head is way funnier than you'd expect

Wednesday 19 October 13:46:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251807%2fmannequindanceFeed-tw Feed-fbDance crazes come and go — and some just refuse to leave. While the Harlem Shake and 'Uptown Funk' parodies have gladly ended, there's a new strange dance in town: the mannequin dance. All across the internet, young people are filming videos of themselves dancing with mannequin heads for reasons the universe just can't explain. It does look pretty funny. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » This motorcyclist performed wheelies while dressed as a granny…a much better option than clowns

Wednesday 19 October 13:41:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24929%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbDeep down we would really like to believe that this is an actual grandma. The performer might just have the best costume. And he certainly pops a sick wheelie.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Clowns, Granny, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Behold, the bizzare 2017 Vladimir Putin calendar

Wednesday 19 October 13:18:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251780%2f9e9e77ebd4b7410293dbbe03bd0ce68eFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile strange things may be afoot in Russia, nothing can stop a now-annual tradition: the Vladimir Putin calendar. SEE ALSO: Homer exposes Putin at the polling place in new Simpsons clip The 2017 edition of the Russian president's calendar has hit kiosks across Moscow. And it doesn't disappoint if you're looking for "candid" shots of Putin.  The BBC's Steve Rosenberg shared … [Link]

Mashable » Today in Trump mockery: The return of the ‘short-fingered vulgarian'

Wednesday 19 October 13:09:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251140%2f921e524eee754c1bb773cbecd582e2beFeed-tw Feed-fbFor fans of no-holds-barred satire, the flash revival of Spy magazine numbers among the few silver linings amidst a nightmarish home stretch to this year's presidential election. Beloved by rank-and-file New Yorkers and despised by media-elite blowhards — most notably the "short-fingered vulgarian" currently grasping at the country's nuclear codes — the magazine was co-founded by Kurt Andersen and Graydon Carter … [Link]

Mashable » Google will make it easy for Airtel, Vodafone users in India to buy paid apps with carrier billing

Wednesday 19 October 13:08:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251776%2fimg_20161019_132553_1476869892770Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle will make it easier for more people in India to purchase apps, music and other items from it Google Play store. The company today revealed that it will be bringing carrier billing option to two of India’s largest telecom operators.  SEE ALSO: Google Play Music store finally goes live in India At its Google Playtime developer event in Gurgaon, Kunal … [Link]

Popular Science » The 10 Most Important Aerospace Innovations Of The Year

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:59 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New These are the Best Of What's New The Best of What's New in the field of aerospace… [Link]

Popular Science » The 9 Greatest Recreation Innovations Of The Year

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:54 UTC 2016

Wolverine boots with Vibram Arctic Grip Best Of What's New These are the Best Of What's New The best innovations in recreation of 2016. [Link]

Popular Science » The 6 Greatest Software Innovations Of The Year

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:54 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New These are the Best Of What's New These are the Best Of What's New… [Link]

Popular Science » Engineering

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:53 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Popular Science » The 11 Greatest Gadgets Of The Year

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:52 UTC 2016

Project Fi Best Of What's New These are the Best of What's New The 10 greatest innovations this year in gadgets. These are the Best of What's New… [Link]

Popular Science » Entertainment

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:51 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Popular Science » Aerospace

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:41 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Popular Science » The 10 Greatest Home Innovations Of The Year

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:36 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New These are the Best Of What's New The 10 Greatest Home Innovations Of The Year… [Link]

Popular Science » Recreation

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:36 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Popular Science »  The 9 Most Important Security Innovations Of The Year

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:33 UTC 2016

Military These are the Best Of What's New The 9 Most Important Security Innovations Of The Year… [Link]

Mashable » Check out the first clip from 'Skylanders Academy' on Netflix

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24894%2f3fa44efa18d74c619979de4ee26053e4Feed-tw Feed-fb On Oct. 28, Skylanders fans get to dive in with a fresh take in Skylanders Academy, an animated series from Netflix and Activision Blizzard Studios. Sticking to the path forged by Activision's hit video game series, Academy will follow a group of beloved Skylanders — including Spyro (Justin Long), Stealth Elf (Ashley Tisdale) and Eruptor (Jonathan Banks) — as they … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook unveils new plans to dominate your social life

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251470%2fgettyimages-512544994Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s newest batch of tools is designed, in part, to help fill any weekend night voids on its users' calendars — whether it's with a night on the town or a pizza delivery. "It's Friday night. You don't have plans. I've got a babysitter ready to go. What do I do?" said Andrew "Boz" Bosworth, Facebook's VP of ads and business … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Tried to Bribe Chinese Man To Keep Exploding Phone Video Private

Wednesday 19 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: When a Galaxy Note 7 caught fire in China, its owner started filming the damage. That's to be expected. What was less expected was how Samsung reacted to news that one of its phones caught on fire. According to The New York Times, Samsung didn't rush out to try to find out why this user's phone … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram's new support tool could help people with mental illness

Wednesday 19 October 12:55:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251769%2frachel_useFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — For many people, Instagram is a place where we share moments from our daily lives that bring us joy.  But it's also a space where people share their innermost thoughts and, sometimes, cries for help. Instagram is launching a support tool which allows people to do something if they feel people are in danger of self-injury. SEE ALSO: 5 … [Link]

Mashable » 'Se7en' secrets you never knew from the film

Wednesday 19 October 12:45:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24823%2fthumbnail-mashableFeed-tw Feed-fbThis neo-noir psychological thriller turned 21 last month, and what better way to celebrate than to expose all of its deadly secrets. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movie Lists, David Fincher, Morgan Freeman, and Brad Pitt [Link]

Mashable » Korean vloggers trying British crisps for the first time is a thing of beauty

Wednesday 19 October 12:25:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24920%2fkorean_billy_crisp_testingFeed-tw Feed-fb From the distinguished taste of Salt & Vinegar to the robust flavour of Cheese & Onion, we pride ourselves on our crisps in Britain. But what do people around the world think? Vlogger KoreanBilly — who previously reached internet fame with his video about British dialects — is here to show us. In the clip above he teams up with … [Link]

Mashable » Obama's final state dinner came with pasta and Mario Batali

Wednesday 19 October 12:24:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251745%2fobamadinnerFeed-tw Feed-fbLast night, President Obama enjoyed his final state dinner the way all presidents should: With fine wine, star comedians and really earnest jokes. Obama used the occasion to honor Italy, a longtime American ally who "just happens" to have some of the best cuisine on the planet. The president invited celebrity chef Mario Batali to help cater the event, and invited … [Link]

Mashable » Award-winning wildlife photos capture unearthly scenes, will mesmerize you

Wednesday 19 October 12:09:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251726%2ftimFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The winners of the Natural History Museum's esteemed annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, and the 2016 cohort has produced some truly majestic images. From 50,000 entries spanning 95 countries, American photojournalist Tim Laman took home the grand title with his photo of a Bornean orangutan above the Indonesian rainforest making the climb up a … [Link]

Mashable » New comic series hilariously depicts what it's like to live with a disability

Wednesday 19 October 12:03:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f248847%2fthe_disabled_life_comicFeed-tw Feed-fbConversations around living with a disability often turn serious, academic and stale. But it doesn't have to be that way — and two sisters are using their hilarious art to prove it. A new comic series, called The Disabled Life, is using humor and sarcasm to chronicle what it's like to live with a mobility-related disability. Created by Jessica and Lianna … [Link]

Slashdot » Ecuador Acknowledges Limiting Julian Assange's Web Access

Wednesday 19 October 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Alexandra Valencia, reporting for Reuters: Ecuador's government acknowledged on Tuesday it had partly restricted internet access for Julian Assange, the founder of anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks who has lived in the South American country's London embassy since mid-2012. WikiLeaks said Assange lost connectivity on Sunday, sparking speculation Ecuador might have been pressured by the United States due to the group's publication … [Link]

Mashable » How to watch the third — and final — presidential debate

Wednesday 19 October 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f250563%2fe00cef3b39cb44a8bf15f1e7ab2136cfFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat a long, strange trip it's been. On Wednesday night in Las Vegas, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will face off for the third and final time on the debate stage, just a hair under three weeks until Election Day. SEE ALSO: The first presidential debate was the most watched in American history The previous two debates have been full of … [Link]

Mashable » Man mashes up Smash Mouth and Adele to surprisingly glorious effect

Wednesday 19 October 11:42:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24918%2fsmash_mouth_adele_mashupFeed-tw Feed-fb You might not think you needed to hear a man singing Smash Mouth's "All Star" to the tune of Adele's "Hello", but that's where you'd be wrong. In the video above, YouTuber Jon Sudano does exactly that — and the strange thing is, the combination works surprisingly well. SEE ALSO: I listened to 'Hello' by Adele all day, every day … [Link]

Mashable » You can now book an Uber or Ola cab in India with Google search

Wednesday 19 October 11:42:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251705%2f2016_2f09_2f27_2f54_2fap_260118095571.b7466Feed-tw Feed-fbNext time you want to book a cab in India with Uber and Ola — and also compare their fares — just make a Google search.   SEE ALSO: As Ola and Uber join the fray, are bike taxis the next big thing in India? Google announced today that it is making it easier for Indians to book a cab on … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny craft beer pub wants you to get offline and make time for IRL pints

Wednesday 19 October 11:30:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251680%2fmeantime_tiny_pub_6Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A tiny craft beer pub is opening in London on Friday in an effort to encourage people to ditch technology and make time to connect IRL with people.  Craft brewer Meantime has opened Britain's smallest craft beer bar — named "Make Time For It" — which measures 6ft by 8ft.  SEE ALSO: Starbucks' new espresso-infused IPA will get you … [Link]

Mashable » Stray cat interrupts live Turkish news broadcast, casually sits on anchor's laptop

Wednesday 19 October 11:22:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24911%2fcat_turkish_news_broadcastFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s long been an established fact that animals and live television do not mix particularly well. But at least if you're sat in a news studio you're safe, right? SEE ALSO: News anchor completely loses it during story on man who lived as goat Well, apparently not. According to Daily Sabah Turkey, the anchor for the regional Turkish news show Good … [Link]

Mashable » 'Vogue' makes historic political endorsement for U.S. presidency

Wednesday 19 October 11:13:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251614%2fe1ca7415b9ce4f8e846032cef269ffc5Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Vogue has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president of the United States — the first time in its 124-year history that the magazine has spoken out during an election≥  SEE ALSO: Alec Baldwin endorses Charlie Brown for president In an article outlining the endorsement, the magazine's editors said this election was a turning point.  "Editors in chief have made their … [Link]

Mashable » Someone is reading out the entire internet to Julian Assange

Wednesday 19 October 11:09:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251706%2fbobbymairFeed-tw Feed-fbEcuador has confirmed that it has cut Julian Assange's internet access at the country's embassy in London. But the WikiLeaks founder should not despair.  Bobby Mair, a Canadian stand-up comedian based in London, has just showed up outside the Ecuadorian embassy with a sign reading "Julian Assange personal internet service" and the promise to "read the internet" to him: I'm outside … [Link]

Mashable » The British army is under fire for this 'racist' tweet

Wednesday 19 October 10:42:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251666%2fdc31d0c36c22411c861e82e29500612fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe British Army has come under fire for tweeting a picture of a soldier wearing camouflage face cream.  The picture was accompanied with the caption: "Being a soldier in the jungle requires a robust sense of humour".  Being a #soldier in the jungle requires a robust sense of humour pic.twitter.com/sr9f3OfVsE — British Army (@BritishArmy) October 19, 2016 Twitter users have expressed … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Save 50% – Build Your Own AI-driven Bots Use code DEAL

Wednesday 19 October 10:26:55 UTC 2016

View the titles > [Link]

Mashable » The hamster recreation of 'Great British Bake Off' you didn't know you need

Wednesday 19 October 10:26:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251656%2fbakeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Q: What could possibly be better than the Great British Bake Off? A: Hamsters reenacting the Great British Bake Off.  SEE ALSO: 'SNL' attempts 'Bake Off' parody, fails in epic fashion Pet owner Beverly Borrill of Wiltshire, UK has something of a penchant for constructing miniature sets for her six Syrian hamsters.  Picnic time. A photo posted by Beverly … [Link]

Mashable » Trump invites Obama's half-brother on stage, but nobody knows why

Wednesday 19 October 10:21:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251608%2fmalikobamaFeed-tw Feed-fbBarack Obama's Kenyan-born half-brother Malik will be in audience during Wednesday's third and final presidential debate in Las Vegas, according to reports. Although nobody seems to know why.  SEE ALSO: Animated 3D series 'Trumpocalypse' imagines Donald Trump as president The New York Post first reported Trump's invitation to Malik Obama, who in July said he would vote for the Republican candidate … [Link]

Mashable » When it comes to singing, this cat has the greatest timing in the world

Wednesday 19 October 10:21:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24909%2fsinging_cat_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb If someone in your near vicinity happens to sing, "I say BOOM BOOM BOOM, let me hear you say WAYO…", there are only two possible responses: obligingly yell "WAYO" back at them, or ignore them completely and hope they weren't addressing you. The cat in the video above goes for option one, and boy does he nail the timing. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » Where To Watch The ExoMars Landing Attempt

Wednesday 19 October 10:00:35 UTC 2016

Space Coverage begins at 6am Eastern, but tune in at 10:40am for the "six minutes of terror" If all goes well, Europe will become the second group ever to land successfully on Mars. [Link]

Mashable » Watch as scientists try to land a spacecraft on Mars

Wednesday 19 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251318%2fschiaparelli_on_marsFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Oct. 19, 2016, 10:41 a.m. EDT The Schiaparelli lander is about to enter Mars' atmosphere now, starting its descent to the red planet's surface. Mission controllers likely won't know if the landing is successful for some time as they wait a signal relayed from the planet after landing. UPDATE: Oct. 19, 2016, 9:13 a.m. EDT Live coverage of the Mars … [Link]

Mashable » Surprise! 'Michael Moore in TrumpLand' is a teeth-gritted plea for Hillary Clinton

Wednesday 19 October 9:29:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251582%2f2df2967d34464b4cbc8bde60d09b9709Feed-tw Feed-fbBernie bro no Moore. Provocateur docu-man Michael Moore's Michael Moore in TrumpLand is not just an air-raid siren for an American electorate that, in his words, has "made some mistakes, whether it’s voting for Reagan or Nixon or Bush or the professional wrestler in Minnesota."  It's also an about-face for the lefty filmmaker who for years has vowed to never vote … [Link]

Mashable » John Cleese delivers the ultimate 'Walking Dead' recap

Wednesday 19 October 9:26:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24905%2fthe_walking_dead_john_cleese_recapFeed-tw Feed-fb It's just days until we finally get to find out who Negan clobbered to death at the end of The Walking Dead Season 6, and the tension is building quicker than a herd of disgruntled walkers. The thing is, it's been awhile now since the last episode aired, and it's been almost six years since the show actually started. Basically, … [Link]

Mashable » The New York Times website is down globally

Wednesday 19 October 8:40:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251594%2fgettyimages-112774864Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Oct. 19, 2016, 10:22 a.m. BST The website is back up. It's not clear what caused the outage.  The New York Times website is down globally.  An error message on the home page and all  the articles pages reads: "This site can’t be reachedwww.nytimes.com’s server DNS address could not be found." Image: SCREENGRABThe official @NYTimes twitter account is still linking … [Link]

Mashable » This illustrator is turning sad facts about animals into hilarious cartoons

Wednesday 19 October 8:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24780%2fsad_animal_facts_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — We might think most animals have simple, care-free lives, but the truth is much, much sadder than that. Did you know, for instance, that wolves who are unlucky enough to get booted out of their pack never howl again? Or that black eagle parents won't interfere as they watch their offspring fight each other to the death? SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi sells a million smartphones in India in 18 days

Wednesday 19 October 8:10:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251572%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f233372_2fgettyimages-513528150Feed-tw Feed-fbXiaomi may be struggling to maintain its growth in China, but the company is looking stronger than ever in India, its most important international market.  SEE ALSO: Xiaomi strengthens offline presence in India as it eyes market share Xiaomi sold more than a million smartphones in 18 days in India, the company’s CEO Lei Jun announced via a letter today. Almost … [Link]

Mashable » You can now test the future of Chrome on Android

Wednesday 19 October 7:39:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251568%2fgoogle_chrome_canaryFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle’s "Canary" version of Chrome, which brings experimental features to users who aren't afraid of a few bugs here and there, is now available on Android.  While the Canary release channel for Chrome is primarily meant to be used by developers, it could be a fun insight into what's coming next on Google's mobile browser.  SEE ALSO: Google's Android 7.1 is … [Link]

Mashable » 'Zombie drug' behind mass overdose in party town still not confirmed

Wednesday 19 October 7:30:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251533%2f427c99456c884aeebedee7f8a32e9e9bFeed-tw Feed-fbHeathcote footballer Riki Stephens, 27, is in critical condition after taking an unknown substance while holidaying in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, Australia, last Saturday. He was one of 16 people rushed to hospital from the area on the same night — after taking what's being called a "zombie drug" by local media. But police are reportedly downplaying suggestions that … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome For Android Gets Its Own Canary Channel

Wednesday 19 October 7:00:00 UTC 2016

Google is bringing bleeding-edge Canary channel for Chrome to Android. Through Canary channel, the company introduces early versions of Chrome upgrades to the early adopter and developers, and seeks feedback. Prior to this, Canary channel was available for the desktop version of Chrome. Alex Mineer, APK Administrator & Bug Basher said, "Just like the Canary channel for other platforms, new … [Link]

Mashable » #Blessed quokka guy takes animal selfies all over the world for a living

Wednesday 19 October 6:44:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251552%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-19_at_5.10.57_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbBoth animal selfies and travel photos are the stuff internet dreams are made of, but this guy makes a living out of the two. SEE ALSO: If you haven't taken a selfie with a quokka, you haven't lived New Zealand-based photographer Allan Dixon graduated in computer engineering and tussled with a slew of failed start ups before turning to what he … [Link]

Mashable » You can now claim refund for your imported Galaxy Note7 smartphone in India

Wednesday 19 October 6:09:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251541%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f179092_2fsamsung-galaxy-note7-review-44Feed-tw Feed-fbIt took Samsung a while, but the company is now responsibly dealing with customers who bought its Galaxy Note7 smartphone from abroad and are using it in India.  SEE ALSO: Samsung India makes up to customers who pre-ordered Galaxy Note7 Last week, Samsung announced a refund and exchange program in India, offering customers who had pre-ordered the Galaxy Note7 in the … [Link]

Mashable » Vodafone is launching broadband internet in Australian homes

Wednesday 19 October 4:17:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251504%2f7914850d3af24aca96c55e96ea5830c4Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter years of offering only mobile services in Australia, Vodafone plans to join the fray and offer broadband internet to homes and offices. Announced by Vodafone CEO Iñaki Berroeta at a telecommunications event in Sydney Wednesday, the product will be delivered by the National Broadband Network (NBN) from 2017.  While Vodafone offers fixed broadband in other countries, it's a first for … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Surge of anti-Semitic tweets, many sent by Trump supporters, threatens to silence journalists

Wednesday 19 October 4:11:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251110%2fadl_taskforce_report_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbJournalists reporting on the presidential election have increasingly become the target of anti-Semitic harassment and threats on Twitter in the past year, according to a new report.  The Anti-Defamation League noticed an uptick in abuse directed at journalists who are Jewish or perceived to be Jewish and assembled a task force this summer to evaluate the trend. In a report published … [Link]

Mashable » This app will tell you if you're being paid enough

Wednesday 19 October 4:01:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251485%2fknow_your_worth._desktop_example__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbNegotiating the salary you want can be tough but, for many, figuring out what that salary should be is even trickier.  Now, employment startup Glassdoor thinks it has the solution. The company, which tracks job openings and employer salaries and reviews, has a new tool that allows people to view estimates of what their current salary should be based on their … [Link]

Mashable » Watch these cute guinea pigs face off in an eating competition for the ages

Wednesday 19 October 3:41:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24891%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb How fast can a guinea pig eat a sprig of parsley, we hear you ask? Well, strap yourself in for a crazy ride that will shock and astound, because this proud guinea pig owner has arranged an eating competition for the ages. Who will win the battle of supremacy between Custard and Pablo the guinea pigs and be crowned fastest … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Your Devices Are Probably Eroding Your Productivity

Wednesday 19 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

University of California, San Francisco neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley and California State University, Dominguez Hills professor emeritus Larry Rosen explain in their book "The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High Tech World" why people have trouble multitasking, and specifically why one's productivity output is lowered when keeping up with emails, for example. Lesley McClurg writes via KQED Science: When you … [Link]

Mashable » Highly deadly snake shows up at bar in the middle of city

Wednesday 19 October 3:12:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251482%2f13807375064_35dd10a85f_oFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat’s a poisonous guy with no legs and a serious thirst got to do to get a beer in this town? Patrons at The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room in the middle of the city in Sydney, Australia, got a little more than a glass of refreshing rosè when a red-bellied black snake slithered up to the front door. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft made speech recognition software that's as accurate as humans

Wednesday 19 October 3:09:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251369%2f88cba73afa574229a5e0c9de02f90a51Feed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft just made another big advancement in artificial intelligence. Researchers at the company have created speech recognition software that is able to hear language as accurately as humans. The development, detailed in a paper published Monday, marks the most advanced speech recognition software to date, according to Microsoft, who had also set the previous record for speech recognition. SEE ALSO: Facebook, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' meets 'Round The Twist' in Netflix's gift to the internet

Wednesday 19 October 2:33:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24888%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb If your weren't raised in Australia from the late '80s to early '90s, you might be blissfully unaware of the nostalgic joy that is Round The Twist. If Stranger Things were based in Sydney rather than Indiana, you just know the series would be full of references to the supernatural Aussie classic. Netflix Australia knows this too. Recently, the internet … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama slays final state dinner with this stunning dress

Wednesday 19 October 2:19:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251381%2fap_16292849913267Feed-tw Feed-fbFirst Lady Michelle Obama is making sure no one will forget her presence at the White House.  At Tuesday night's final state dinner for the Obamas, FLOTUS appeared in a stunning, rose gold chainmail Atelier Versace gown. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton, like everyone else, is 'in awe' of Michelle Obama's speech It capped off an excellent few days for Michelle, who … [Link]

Mashable » Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling wants Elizabeth Warren's Senate seat

Wednesday 19 October 1:58:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251429%2f6893b646d97845e3b36b6be1f01e50f5Feed-tw Feed-fbCurt Schilling is a retired starting pitcher, former ESPN analyst and an avid social media user. He hopes to add senator to that list in 2018. The outspoken and conservative 49-year-old announced Tuesday he would challenge Democrat Elizabeth Warren's seat in Massachusetts' 2018 Senate race.  The decision has been made, he told Rhode Island radio station WRPO, pending his wife's approval.  … [Link]

Mashable » Hannah Hart talks about her struggle with mental health in 'Buffering'

Wednesday 19 October 1:57:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251037%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f50439_2fscreen_shot_2016-04-05_at_12.15.55_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Just because Hannah Hart rose to fame on YouTube doesn't mean her new book is an extension of her vlog. That was the case with her first book, My Drunk Kitchen, which landed on the New York Times bestseller list in 2014. Kind of a guide to eating, it was written in a similar tone to her hilarious, … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2344: Note 7 gets a new case!

Wednesday 19 October 1:41:58 UTC 2016

JoT thumbIt’s da bomb! [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2343: It's rigged!

Wednesday 19 October 1:41:57 UTC 2016

JoT thumbIt’s all rigged! [Link]

Mashable » Why an ex-Apple design chief got Square to abandon the audio jack

Wednesday 19 October 1:38:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f248580%2f29ccac154c17432fbc9d77740ff7212bFeed-tw Feed-fbThink of the Square Reader as an argument for ruthless simplicity. "It's iconic, it's simple, it does exactly what it's supposed to do and nothing more." Or so says Jesse Dorogusker, head of hardware at the U.S. payment technology company and veteran of more than eight years of Apple design. SEE ALSO: Facebook's immersive media head on why 360 video may … [Link]

Mashable » A U.S. fighter jet gets painted hot pink

Wednesday 19 October 1:31:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251119%2f_mg_6758Feed-tw Feed-fbOctober has all but been taken over with pink to show support for breast cancer awareness with pink shirts, ribbons, food, and even famous landmarks. Now a retired U.S. fighter jet has received the pink treatment. SEE ALSO: The cancer empathy cards that say more than just 'f**k cancer' The USS Lexington Museum on the Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas, unveiled … [Link]

Mashable » Disney, LA museum re-tell 'Beauty and the Beast' using priceless art and Snapchat

Wednesday 19 October 1:20:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251386%2f75a531abd5584600b29cf05f531f7286Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Here's a classic love triangle no one would've predicted: Disney movies will soon be reimagined using timeless works of art on LACMA's Snapchat account. Disney's Consumer Products and Interactive Media announced Tuesday it is partnering with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to retell some of Disney's stories using the museum's art collection.  SEE ALSO: Disney just redefined what it … [Link]

Mashable » Smashed avocado millennial debate takes a turn for the ridiculously ironic

Wednesday 19 October 1:03:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251408%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-19_at_11.29.22_amFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s OK millennials, Australian cafes have stepped up to help you save for that ridiculously expensive house you'll probably never be able to afford.  After The Australian columnist and voice of the baby boomer generation Bernard Salt complained that millennials could buy houses if only they stopped eating $22 smashed avocados at hipster cafes, the debate has basically melted the internet … [Link]

Mashable » Aziz Ansari says you should vote because Trump doesn't believe in climate change

Wednesday 19 October 0:37:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24880%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Like many celebrities, Aziz Ansari is asking millennials to vote this election. The stand-up comedian is calling on young people to hit the ballot booth because the stakes are pretty high. Or, as he says in this video, there's a candidate who doesn't believe in climate change.  The video comes from the #WHYWEVOTE campaign run by NextGen Climate, a political … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Cultlike' Devotion: Apple Once Refused To Join Open Compute Project, So Their Entire Networking Team Quit

Wednesday 19 October 0:30:00 UTC 2016

mattydread23 writes: Great story about the Open Compute Project from Business Insider's Julie Bort here, including this fun tidbit: "'OCP has a cultlike following,' one person with knowledge of the situation told Business Insider. 'The whole industry, internet companies, vendors, and enterprises are monitoring OCP.' OCP aims to do for computer hardware what the Linux operating system did for software: … [Link]

Mashable » Get your drink on with wine inspired by Claire and Jamie from 'Outlander'

Wednesday 19 October 0:24:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251226%2foutlander_wine_merchFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s going to be a long, hard winter without Outlander to brighten our screens — the show is currently in production on Season 3 for a 2017 return — but in an attempt to ease our months of withdrawal, a slew of merchandise is about to hit shelves just in time for the holidays.  Whisky might be the show's drink of … [Link]

Mashable » This smart bassinet is the answer sleepy parents have been waiting for

Wednesday 19 October 0:11:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24867%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe SNOO Smart Sleeper soothes, monitors and responds to your baby’s needs, calming them when they cry with gentle sounds and rocking. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Infant, Bed, Inventions, and Parents [Link]

Mashable » Zoo's newborn baby black rhino will make you feel joy again

Wednesday 19 October 0:07:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251344%2fbabyrhinosFeed-tw Feed-fbBaby rhinos were put on this earth for one reason only: to make humans on the internet smile. On October 11th, Ayana, a rhino at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, gave birth to a rare baby black rhino, weighing in at 80 lbs. The zoo recently released a video of the yet-to-be-named baby rhino, prompting the internet to immediately … [Link]

Mashable » Why 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' is the perfect October read

Wednesday 19 October 0:03:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f251379%2fimg_7007Feed-tw Feed-fbOctober means longer nights, colder weather, Halloween — and, of course, horror books. This week on the MashReads Podcast, we read and discuss Ray Bradbury's haunting carnival tale Something Wicked This Way Comes. The 1962 classic follows two young friends, Jim and Will, living in a small town in Illinois. When a mysterious carnival arrives in the middle of the night, … [Link]

Archive

19 Mar 2024  18 Mar 2024  17 Mar 2024  16 Mar 2024  15 Mar 2024  14 Mar 2024  13 Mar 2024  12 Mar 2024  11 Mar 2024  10 Mar 2024  09 Mar 2024  08 Mar 2024  07 Mar 2024  06 Mar 2024  05 Mar 2024  04 Mar 2024  03 Mar 2024  02 Mar 2024  01 Mar 2024  29 Feb 2024  28 Feb 2024  27 Feb 2024  26 Feb 2024  25 Feb 2024  24 Feb 2024  23 Feb 2024  22 Feb 2024  21 Feb 2024  20 Feb 2024  19 Feb 2024  18 Feb 2024  17 Feb 2024  

No Comments

0 responses so far ↓

  • There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.

You must log in to post a comment.