John Gordon Ross

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

Mashable » The most ironic thing about this massive internet attack

Friday 21 October 23:39:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256212%2f2817d0aab5f04f80815fcf9cb1c3d02fFeed-tw Feed-fbKnowing a lot about something doesn't always mean you can stop it.  Two days before a massive distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) shut down a huge chunk of the internet on Friday, a researcher at the server provider under assault gave a presentation on just that kind of attack.  SEE ALSO: Sites across the internet suffer outage after cyberattack Friday's … [Link]

Slashdot » Governor Cuomo Bans Airbnb From Listing Short-Term Rentals In New York

Friday 21 October 23:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from New York Post: Gov. Cuomo on Friday bowed to pressure from the hotel industry and signed into law one of the nation's toughest restrictions on Airbnb — including hefty fines of up to $7,500 for people who rent out space in their apartments. Backers of the punitive measure — which applies to rentals … [Link]

Mashable » How an attack on a company you've never heard of crushed the internet

Friday 21 October 22:51:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256322%2fap_98883631310Feed-tw Feed-fbMuch of the Internet was brought to a screeching halt Friday as a cyberattack on a company many had previously never heard of brought down many of the most popular online services, including Twitter and Spotify. As of Friday afternoon, much of the drama was still playing out, though more details are slowly emerging. While the full story won't be clear … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Employees Tried To Remove Trump Posts As Hate Speech

Friday 21 October 22:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from USA Today: Facebook employees pushed to remove some of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's Facebook posts — such as one proposing the ban of Muslims from entering the U.S. — from the service as hate speech that violated the giant social network's policies, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The decision not to … [Link]

Mashable » Josh Brown sidelined while Torrey Smith rips NFL for paying him anyway

Friday 21 October 22:45:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256346%2f857f40b68da6463d9e0b1f7be737eb93Feed-tw Feed-fbNew York Giants kicker Josh Brown has been sidelined as the NFL reopens the investigation that this summer resulted in a controversial suspension of just one game for the player.  Earlier this week, heinous revelations of serial domestic violence acts committed by Brown reignited a lingering NFL controversy and made the league look incompetent — at best.  SEE ALSO: Josh Brown's … [Link]

Mashable » 'Black Mirror' is back, and your nightmares will never be the same

Friday 21 October 22:38:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255939%2fblackmirror_ep6_playtest_00455rFeed-tw Feed-fbIn 2011, a caustic British comedy writer named Charlie Brooker debuted a drama series that took some absurd premises about near-future technology and played them straight. It was funny to Brooker, but terrifyingly real to the rest of us.  Despite only screening two seasons and six episodes — each a one-off story — the show became a cult hit in the … [Link]

Mashable » It's appropriate that the internet actually broke on Kim Kardashian's birthday

Friday 21 October 22:24:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256204%2f944f50423346463a8fa7456966872e12Feed-tw Feed-fbLately, I’ve been thinking a lot about a world that seems pretty bleak — the internet without Kim Kardashian. I've been thinking about this dystopia since the reality star, mogul and icon cut back on social media following her  dreadful Paris robbery.   But Friday, Kim’s 36th birthday, confirmed what I already suspected. There is no internet without Kim.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » How your smart device caused the internet to crash and burn

Friday 21 October 22:20:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256276%2fcd0cc9888c494e47a43161bbf58d980fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe most terrifying thing about the most recent cyber attack is that the devices that surround you could be responsible. Your Amazon Echo was so cool until it destroyed Twitter.  On Friday, a massive distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) hit Dyn, a company that hosts domain name servers that help users connect to websites. Domain name servers (DNS) are the … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Glover is playing young Lando Calrissian and 'Star Wars' fans are pumped

Friday 21 October 22:18:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256294%2f8a616f172e1246c1892713f30198bf9fFeed-tw Feed-fbDonald Glover has just been officially cast to play a young Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Han Solo standalone film, and the internet is pumped. After the news broke Friday, Star Wars fans as well as Glover fans — we're talking more people than the entire population of Cloud City here — expressed their profound excitement on Twitter. SEE ALSO: New … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West returns to Twitter to deliver sweet birthday message to Kim

Friday 21 October 22:18:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25349%2fad42a42718dd43ce9af05728878d8326Feed-tw Feed-fbKanye West broke his Twitter silence on Friday to wish his wife, Kim Kardashian, a happy birthday.  West hasn't posted a tweet since Sept. 14, and has avoided the public eye since Kardashian was held up at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room on Oct. 3. West's tweet read, simply: "Happy Birthday babe" and included a five-minute video of stitched together … [Link]

Mashable » Genius woman lures neighbors to yard sale with photos of celebrities

Friday 21 October 22:17:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25326%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-21_at_4.09.46_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbFor some homeowners, yard sales are an opportunity for creative expression.  Reddit user jbeech01 tried to lure neighbors to their rummage sale with photos of Ryan Gosling, the Most Interesting Man in the World and Lionel Richie. Then, they shared the signs his wife made on Friday with r/funny. SEE ALSO: Just One Thing: Signing one-page agreements Their neighbors were very … [Link]

Mashable » Joe Biden would like to take Trump 'behind the gym'

Friday 21 October 22:17:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256239%2fjoebidenFeed-tw Feed-fbThere is only one person who can out-Trump Donald Trump in national politics, and that person is Joe Biden. Prior to Trump, Biden was the king of gaffes and outrageous assertions, and the vice president nearly reclaimed his title at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania on Friday. Asked whether he wanted to debate Trump, Biden said he would prefer to take … [Link]

Slashdot » Prosecutors Say NSA Contractor Could Flee To Foreign Power

Friday 21 October 22:15:29 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from ABC News: The NSA contractor accused of stealing a gargantuan amount of sensitive and classified data from the U.S. government was studying Russian before he was arrested and would be a "prime target" for foreign spies should he be released on bail, prosecutors argued ahead of a court hearing for Harold Martin, III, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Cloudways, Submittable, Autodata Motorcycle, Intelinyze

Friday 21 October 22:09:46 UTC 2016

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

Mashable » You're probably not going to like the forecast for this winter

Friday 21 October 22:04:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255946%2fsnowstormmassFeed-tw Feed-fbDespite a record-setting heat wave across much of the U.S. this week, winter is coming.  Two key winter forecasts are out, and they show completely different outcomes. Overall, the message is this: Don't panic about another frigid winter, as there's still considerable uncertainty.  But, there are signs this will be a colder and snowier than average winter for many people.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » 43 Million Weebly and 22 Million Foursquare Accounts Stolen

Friday 21 October 22:00:00 UTC 2016

LeakedSource is reporting that the web design platform Weebly was hacked in February, affecting more than 43 million accounts. They have also reported a smaller hack involving 22.5 million Foursquare accounts, which were compromised in December 2013. TechCrunch: "We do not believe that any customer website has been improperly accessed," Weebly said in the notice to users. The company also … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Glover to play Lando Calrissian in 'Han Solo' movie

Friday 21 October 21:48:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256205%2fda4ee78f62e24f17874a07ef39b74a4cFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The rumors were true. Lucasfilm has officially announced that Donald Glover will play Lando Calrissian in the standalone Han Solo movie that will star Alden Ehrenreich. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are directing the movie, which will depict Lando in his formative years as a scoundrel on the rise in the galaxy’s underworld — years before the events … [Link]

Mashable » Oprah has a strong message for undecided voters

Friday 21 October 21:38:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256156%2foprahwinfreyFeed-tw Feed-fbThere is only one thing in life that Oprah Winfrey loves more than bread: voting. In June, the former television show host announced that she would be voting for Hillary Clinton. Through Winfrey has been relatively quiet since then, she recently came out with a forceful new endorsement for Clinton, as well as a few choice words for undecided voters. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » How An Attack On A Company You’ve Never Heard Of Shut Down The Internet

Friday 21 October 21:18:37 UTC 2016

The Internet Doesn't Look Like This At All Technology And how you can get your Netflix to stream again A denial of service attack shut down parts of the internet today. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is about to become more NSFW

Friday 21 October 21:05:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256056%2fap_285689471203Feed-tw Feed-fbYou may soon see a lot more NSFW content on Facebook.  The social network is updating its community standards to allow more types of graphic or offensive content that would have previously violated its standards — if the content is deemed newsworthy or "important to the public interest." SEE ALSO: Facebook disables user's account for sharing a cat photo "In the … [Link]

Mashable » Go behind the famous ‘Back to the Future’ clocktower scene

Friday 21 October 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21109%2fbttf_clocktower_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe climax of '80s darling Back to the Future is (spoiler) an intense race against time as Doc Brown and Marty McFly prepare for a lightning strike. Our CineFix series, Art of the Scene, takes a close look at this scene that got audiences leaning forward in their seats. The scene involved a series of over-the-top mishaps Doc remedied before they … [Link]

Mashable » The entire internet is struggling after massive outage

Friday 21 October 20:54:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256267%2fb51a4ea01f7c466187a74725d74e78c8Feed-tw Feed-fbThe internet is going down, people. Friday morning's cyberattack on Dyn — a company that hosts some major domain name systems — caused a horrific chain of events for the internet, one of the worst outages resulting from an attack. The morning began with problems for major websites, including Twitter, Spotify, SoundCloud, Vox Media sites, and Airbnb, but since Dyn is … [Link]

Slashdot » Several Sites Including Twitter, GitHub, Spotify, PayPal, NYTimes Suffering Outage — Dyn DNS Under DDoS Attack [Update]

Friday 21 October 20:54:14 UTC 2016

Several popular websites and services are down right now for many users. The affected sites include Twitter, SoundCloud, Spotify, and PayPal among others. The cause appears to be a sweeping outage of DNS provider Dyn — which in turn is under DDoS attack, according to an official blog post. From a TechCrunch report:Other sites experiencing issues include Box, Boston Globe, … [Link]

Mashable » Deer walks up to hunter and demands head scratches

Friday 21 October 20:53:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25336%2fhed-scratch-deerFeed-tw Feed-fbHunter Jordan Maxon from New Richmond, Wisconsin, had a very odd encounter with a very friendly deer.  After setting up a deer stand in a clearing, Maxon looked around to see if any wildlife had wandered into the area before he started hunting. That's when he noticed a buck about 70 yards away.  "I figured I'd wait for him to leave … [Link]

Mashable » Why hackers choose DDoS attacks

Friday 21 October 20:53:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256428%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f204646_2fgettyimages-542057882Feed-tw Feed-fbThe cyberattack that immobilized a large chunk of the internet on Friday may have seemed complex. In fact, the type attack that hackers employed to cut off access to some of the world's biggest websites was strikingly simple. The unidentified attacked used a DDoS — or "distributed denial of service" — attack, which send a huge number of requests to overwhelm … [Link]

Slashdot » Amid Major Internet Outages, Affected Websites Have Lessons To Learn

Friday 21 October 20:50:00 UTC 2016

Earlier today, Dyn, an internet infrastructure company, was hit by several DDoS attacks, which interestingly affected several popular websites including The New York Times, Reddit, Spotify, and Twitter that were directly or indirectly using Dyn's services. The attack is mostly visible across the US eastern seaboard with rest of the world noticing a few things broken here and there. Dyn … [Link]

Popular Science » How Rats Got From Mongolia To New York City Subway Tunnels

Friday 21 October 20:45:47 UTC 2016

Brown rat Animals Geneticists trace the brown rat's path to world domination A team of researchers from Fordham University conducted the first ever large-scale genomic study of the brown rat, and created a rough map of the routes the rodent… [Link]

Mashable » 22 places we wrote down our tweets while Twitter was down

Friday 21 October 20:40:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256164%2fgettyimages-485207579Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been a rough day on the web, and we've had tons of feelings about it.  Feelings that we wish we could express on Twitter, but in an ironic twist of fate, we weren't able to tweet any of them.  So, while we waited, here are all of the places we wrote down our tweets to store them for when Twitter … [Link]

Popular Science » Neanderthals May Have Given Us Genital Warts

Friday 21 October 20:31:00 UTC 2016

Science A case of ancient hominid hanky-panky A new study suggests that in addition to genetic material, the ancient hominids may have given us a common sexually-transmitted infection: a version of human… [Link]

Mashable » Small human likes laser pointer more than cat

Friday 21 October 20:29:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25292%2f84a02fac11e94ea2abdea8540dc14ff8Feed-tw Feed-fb Cats are known for their love of laser pointers – and apparently toddlers and cats aren’t that different.  One adorable toddler, with “HUNK” emblazoned on his shirt and a monkey’s face on his tush, is absolutely delighted by a kitty who is transfixed by a laser pointer. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25300%2fsubwayWatch two strangers share personal stories on the subway Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23645%2faotsclocktowerytHow the 'Back to the Future' clocktower … [Link]

Mashable » Man claims his iPhone 7 burst into flames

Friday 21 October 20:25:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25327%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-21_at_1.01.49_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbApple is investigating reports that an iPhone 7 burst into flames. Mat Jones of Australia said he wrapped his phone in clothes on the seat of his car, went for a surf and when he came back his vehicle was severely fire damaged.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Iphone 7, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » What Ted Cruz fails to understand about Colin Kaepernick

Friday 21 October 20:15:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256084%2fcruzkaepernickFeed-tw Feed-fbTed Cruz, clinging to relevancy like a ship-wrecked sailor to a life-vest, took aim at Colin Kaepernick on Thursday, calling the NFL quarterback whose peaceful national anthem protests sparked a national movement a "rich, spoiled athlete" — and a "knucklehead" to boot.  SEE ALSO: Josh Brown's letters admitting to domestic violence are now haunting the NFL Cruz's line of attack is … [Link]

Slashdot » Schiaparelli Mars Lander May Have Exploded On Impact, European Agency Says

Friday 21 October 20:10:00 UTC 2016

Instead of drifting gently onto Mars' surface, the Schiaparelli Mars lander hit the planet hard — and possibly exploded, the European Space Agency said today. NPR adds: The NASA images, taken on Oct. 20, show two recent changes to the landscape on Mars' surface — one dark blotch, and one white speck — which are being interpreted as Schiaparelli's parachute … [Link]

Popular Science » A Shoe That Won't Slip On Ice

Friday 21 October 20:00:08 UTC 2016

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Mashable » 'Overwatch' player lands a double kill while using a bow for a controller

Friday 21 October 19:46:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256009%2ff95ccee50229420ab86e4277a992570bFeed-tw Feed-fbPeople keep using weird things for controllers in Overwatch, and this guy's latest setup is no exception. Twitch user Rudeism crafted a controller using a toy bow, allowing him to fully immerse himself into the hero Hanzo. Not only that, he managed to get a double kill while doing it: If you're wondering how he's moving around, check the bottom-right corner … [Link]

Slashdot » Most 'Genuine' Apple Chargers and Cables Sold on Amazon Are Fake, Apple Says

Friday 21 October 19:36:08 UTC 2016

Apple says it bought Apple chargers and cables labeled as genuine on Amazon.com and found that nearly 90 percent of them to be counterfeit. The revelation comes in a federal lawsuit the company filed against a New Jersey company over what Apple says are fake products that were sold on Amazon. Engadget reports: When Apple got in touch with Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » Tonight's 'Exorcist' episode will change the show forever

Friday 21 October 19:29:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25302%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The Exorcist isn't making you wait for the main event.  In episode 5 of the Fox series, airing Oct. 21, the show will mount a full-scale exorcism as Father Marcus and Father Tomas go up against the demon possessing Casey Rance — and the resulting hour will change the show in a way no one will see coming.  In Mashable's … [Link]

Mashable » There's a chance Eric Trump hasn't paid for a cup of lemonade for years

Friday 21 October 19:28:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25295%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-21_at_12.47.01_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbEric Trump appears to have committed one of the cardinal sins of fast food: Putting a soft drink in a free water cup. The noted map enthusiast was caught with a clear cup of lemonade in his hand at an In-N-Out restaurant after Wednesday's presidential debate.  Although Trump's stolen beverage was conveniently absent from his own Instagram photo, the truth emerged … [Link]

Slashdot » Stephen Hawking: AI Will Be Either the Best or the Worst Thing To Humanity

Friday 21 October 19:20:00 UTC 2016

At the opening of the new Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (LCFI) at Cambridge University, Stephen Hawking offered his insight into the positive and negative implications of creating a true AI. He said, via BetaNews:We spend a great deal of time studying history, which, let's face it, is mostly the history of stupidity. So it's a welcome change … [Link]

Mashable » Aaron Rodgers showed up at a press conference dressed like The Dude

Friday 21 October 19:12:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255905%2f6feac9d666b341a6bad47d3cbd5fbceeFeed-tw Feed-fbGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers notched a franchise-record 39 completions on Thursday night, but it wasn't his arm that had people talking.  The former Super Bowl MVP — who finished with 326 passing yards en route to a 26-10 victory over the rival Chicago Bears — showed up wearing a particularly iconic cardigan sweater.  Folks were quick to draw comparisons between … [Link]

Mashable » Clinton drops another Trump burn after night of jokes

Friday 21 October 19:08:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255909%2fgettyimages-615934980Feed-tw Feed-fbThe jokes keep coming. After a night of trading barbs at the Alfred Smith charity dinner in New York, the presidential candidates are still at it.  SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton delivered these 18 zingers to Donald Trump's face Donald Trump tweeted Friday about what he considers an "almost" unanimous win at Wednesday's debate. The results are in on the final debate … [Link]

Mashable » What does the Nintendo Switch mean for esports?

Friday 21 October 19:05:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25289%2fnintendoswitch_hardware.0.0Feed-tw Feed-fbNintendo is trying to break into the esports scene in a new and interesting way.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Gaming, Splatoon, Nintendo, and Nintendo Switch [Link]

Popular Science » President Obama Pokes Fun At Samsung's Fire-Prone Phone

Friday 21 October 19:03:06 UTC 2016

Gadgets Even POTUS took notice President Obama has something to say about Samsung's fiery phones… [Link]

Mashable » Jay-Z is the first rapper nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Friday 21 October 19:02:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255788%2f0a6f24282f3446f6aad5e37d6abac3acFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile Jay-Z doesn't have much in the way of current radio hits, Beyoncé's husband has a hefty and legendary catalogue — one that just made him the first rapper to be nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.  Jay-Z was among 23 nominees announced this week including Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Cat Stevens, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and pop producer Max Martin. Artists … [Link]

Popular Science » The Death Of A Mars Lander And A Camera-Focused Smartphone

Friday 21 October 18:55:00 UTC 2016

Science Our Favorite Images Of The Week These are our favorite images from around the web this week… [Link]

Mashable » The Smithsonian is raising $300,000 to save Dorothy's ruby slippers

Friday 21 October 18:51:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25311%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Smithsonian has launched a $300,000 campaign on Kickstarter to conserve Judy Garland's iconic shoes from the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Movies, Classic Films, Films, and Kickstarter [Link]

Mashable » New photo shows crash site of Europe's lost Mars lander

Friday 21 October 18:47:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255921%2f9c8f30e9757543b0bfcd4449f393127eFeed-tw Feed-fbWell, it looks like Mars has a new crater thanks to a European spacecraft that crash-landed on the red planet this week.  According to a newly released photo taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in Martian orbit, European Space Agency's (ESA) Schiaparelli lander appears to have hurtled into the red planet during its bid to become the first European spacecraft to … [Link]

Popular Science » New NASA Photos Show ExoMars Lander May Have Exploded On Impact

Friday 21 October 18:43:07 UTC 2016

Schiaparelli Landing Site Space Cratered hopes NASA's Mars orbiter found the likely crash site of Europe's Mars rover. [Link]

Slashdot » UK Government Proposes Minimum 10Mbps Broadband For Poor

Friday 21 October 18:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The UK's Local Government Association (LGA) is proposing a social tariff to ensure that minimum broadband access of at least 10 Mbps is available to all UK citizens at an affordable price. Last November, Parliament announced that it would begin work on a Universal Service Obligation (USO), which would grant all citizens the right to request … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mars orbiter spots new crater that may be ExoMars’s lost lander

Friday 21 October 18:35:38 UTC 2016

The lander may have turned off its thrusters too early, meaning it smacked into the ground at high speed with full fuel tanks – and may have exploded [Link]

Popular Science » 5 Details About Nintendo Switch That Weren’t In The Trailer

Friday 21 October 18:21:00 UTC 2016

Nintendo Switch Gadgets Nintendo’s 2017 console will support Amiibo, but not Wii U or 3DS games The Nintendo Switch trailer offers some, but not all details. Here's what you need to know… [Link]

Mashable » Intense video shows great white shark getting stuck inside a cage with 4 divers

Friday 21 October 18:17:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25293%2f65cfdd1e52534cfc9115aee553615fe7Feed-tw Feed-fb Shark dive cage manufacturers really need to step up their game. Photographer Peter Maguire was on a shark dive inside a submersible cage off Guadalupe Island, Mexico in September when he captured an intense moment between a few divers and curious shark. According to Maguire, who was filming from a different cage, a female shark known as Milana Arnone swims … [Link]

Mashable » B&W P9 Signature: Amazing sound with a hefty price

Friday 21 October 18:15:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f253804%2fp9_signatureFeed-tw Feed-fbAs you move towards the high-end spectrum of hi-fi, features on gadgets typically disappear. It's not uncommon to see a power amplifier, priced like a family car, with a single button, while amps that cost a few hundred bucks come with a bazillion knobs and switches. The idea is that everything that's not strictly necessary just gets in the way of … [Link]

Mashable » Watch two strangers share personal stories on the subway

Friday 21 October 18:05:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25300%2fsubwayFeed-tw Feed-fb Would you find the courage to share your accomplishments with strangers? After being prompted to celebrate life by sharing personal stories, two men found the guts to tell their tales on a Brooklyn-bound train. And it was all captured on video.  "All of you guys got stories that you wanna share too, so we wanna hear those stories… share your … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Most Serious' Linux Privilege-Escalation Bug Ever Is Under Active Exploit

Friday 21 October 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Reader operator_error shares an ArsTechnica report: A serious vulnerability that has been present for nine years in virtually all versions of the Linux operating system is under active exploit, according to researchers who are advising users to install a patch as soon as possible. While CVE-2016-5195, as the bug is cataloged, amounts to a mere privilege-escalation vulnerability rather than a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Destiny' gets into the Halloween spirit with Festival of the Lost trailer

Friday 21 October 17:48:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25301%2f84857fd6841746d89bcc38f397ceac2cFeed-tw Feed-fb The Destiny universe is descending back into the Halloween spirit with the return of the Festival of the Lost. The in-game event, running from Oct. 26 to Nov. 9, celebrates and honors the spirits of the dead with masks, candy, quests and dances. In this year's Festival of the Lost, Destiny: Taken King owners get a new map in the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Adds Cognitive Services, Speech, and Image Search APIs to Bot Framework

Friday 21 October 17:38:54 UTC 2016

Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced its Bot Framework which empowers developers to build bots for Microsoft platforms like Skype, Messenger, Telegram, etc. Since the launch, Microsoft has introduced a number of new features, most recently adding new APIs that allow developers to create intelligent bots. [Link]

Mashable » This utensil of the future is the only one you will ever need

Friday 21 October 17:23:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25285%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbThis might be the coolest spoon ever – ‘Polygons’ is a 4-in-1 measuring spoon. The spoon is so cool that it folds to four  different sizes.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Spoon, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » One of the world's first robots has just been brought back to life

Friday 21 October 17:20:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25291%2feric-cleanFeed-tw Feed-fbEric was built in 1928, but he mysteriously disappeared a few years later. He is Britain's first robot.  Now, with money raised through a Kickstarter campaign, Eric has been brought back to life.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Kickstarter, Science And Technology, Britain, and Robot [Link]

New Scientist – News » Double star may light up the sky as rare red nova in six years

Friday 21 October 17:20:09 UTC 2016

New observations of a binary star in the constellation Cygnus suggest they may be in a death spiral and will soon collide and explode [Link]

Slashdot » Macs End Up Costing 3 Times Less Than Windows PCs Because of Fewer Tech Support Expense, Says IBM's IT Guy

Friday 21 October 17:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a report on Yahoo (edited): Last year, Fletcher Previn became a cult figure of sorts in the world of enterprise IT. As IBM's VP of Workplace as a Service, Previn is the guy responsible for turning IBM (the company that invented the PC) into an Apple Mac house. Previn gave a great presentation at last year's … [Link]

Mashable » Woman accidentally drives her car right into the start of a marathon

Friday 21 October 17:17:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25282%2f004809c9798148a5bed3f68591716ec2Feed-tw Feed-fb We've all had "one of those days" but accidentally driving your car into and ruining the start of a marathon is up there on the list of embarrassing things that can happen. Just as the gun went off to signal the start of the Prince Edward Island Marathon on Sunday, an older woman mistakenly pulled right up to the starling … [Link]

Mashable » New Clinton ad featuring Khizr Khan is the most powerful yet

Friday 21 October 17:11:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25296%2fbb453f6a27194773afcc7ec8b717d549Feed-tw Feed-fb When Khizr Khan spoke at the Democratic National Convention this summer, he changed the course of the election for good. This latest ad from the Hillary Clinton campaign features Khizr Khan discussing the details of his son's death. Captain Khan, who was Muslim, died while saving American lives.  "Would my son have a place in your America?" Khan asks Trump. … [Link]

Slashdot » Several Sites Including Twitter, Spotify, PayPal, NYTimes Suffering Outage — Dyn DNS Under DDoS Attack [Update]

Friday 21 October 17:11:00 UTC 2016

Several popular websites and services are down right now for many users. The affected sites include Twitter, SoundCloud, Spotify, and PayPal among others. The cause appears to be a sweeping outage of DNS provider Dyn — which in turn is under DDoS attack, according to an official blog post.From a TechCrunch report: Other sites experiencing issues include Box, Boston Globe, … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga makes a stripped down U-turn with 'Joanne'

Friday 21 October 17:07:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254924%2fladygagajoanneFeed-tw Feed-fbLady Gaga has authenticity on her mind. Not her authenticity, which she's pretty cool with, but everyone else's.  "Every John is just the same. I'm sick of their city games," she belts over an electro-country track. "I crave a real wild man. I'm strung out on John Wayne!" Women in pop music are always damned if they do, damned if they … [Link]

Mashable » This mesmerizing map shows what cyber attacks look like

Friday 21 October 17:01:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255681%2fmapFeed-tw Feed-fbThe global cyber war is raging on, and this mesmerizing map shows just how serious it has become. Cybersecurity firm Norse Corp developed an interactive map in 2014 that displays live-updates of cyber attacks, along with the origin, type and target of the attack.  SEE ALSO: Sites across the internet suffer outage after cyberattack With the recent interest in cyber attacks, … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what it'll be like to take a ride on Blue Origin's rocket

Friday 21 October 16:59:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255738%2fbc73301b6a4b402ba9ab79f0c13ebe0aFeed-tw Feed-fbSo, you're a normal person who wants to go to space, but how will you choose to get there?  At the moment, your options are pretty limited: You could pay tens of millions of dollars to fly to the International Space Station aboard a Russian spaceship.  However, if you wait a few years, you might just be able to fly to … [Link]

Mashable » Richard Branson is a little afraid his advice led Trump to run for president

Friday 21 October 16:43:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255693%2f8e82e95df1b7422cbe4ba083579a6496Feed-tw Feed-fbRichard Branson was really just trying to lighten the mood.  Donald Trump had invited him to lunch "some years ago," and the billionaire entrepreneur found himself listening to a vengeful and desperate businessman, searching for a way to change up the conversation.  SEE ALSO: The Trumpkin is back to make Halloween terrifying again Trump, according to a blog post Branson published … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat shows frontlines of battle for Mosul as it deepens a role in breaking news

Friday 21 October 16:35:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255394%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-20_at_6.54.17_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAs Iraqi and Kurdish forces fight to take back the city of Mosul from Islamic State militants, the team at Snapchat, thousands of miles away, is sorting through a trove of videos taken from the ground for its own real-time news coverage. Yes, the company that began simply as a self-destructing messaging app has grown into a breaking news channel — … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Smart lab rats filmed using hooked tools to get chocolate cereal

Friday 21 October 16:29:14 UTC 2016

Lock up your cereal. Rats can learn to use tools, such as hooked rakes, to reach food, and they can even choose the right tool for the job [Link]

Popular Science » Tech Inspired By Nikola Tesla Charges Drones In Mid-Air

Friday 21 October 16:26:58 UTC 2016

Drone Charging Wirelessly Aviation Imagine flying robots that never had to land, ever Inductive charging powers a drone. [Link]

Slashdot » Several Sites Including Twitter, Spotify, PayPal, SoundCloud Suffering Outage — Dyn DNS Under DDoS Attack [Update]

Friday 21 October 16:20:07 UTC 2016

Several popular websites and services are down right now for many users. The affected sites include Twitter, SoundCloud, Spotify, and PayPal among others. The cause appears to be a sweeping outage of DNS provider Dyn — which in turn is under DDoS attack, according to an official blog post.From a TechCrunch report: Other sites experiencing issues include Box, Boston Globe, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Is it time to allow more than two parents on birth certificates?

Friday 21 October 16:20:03 UTC 2016

Changing attitudes, surrogacy and reproductive technology mean it's right that England and Wales reconsider the birth-registration law, says Julie McCandless [Link]

Slashdot » Steve Ballmer Says Microsoft Tried To Buy Facebook For $24 Billion

Friday 21 October 16:10:00 UTC 2016

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told CNBC on Friday that his company tried to buy Facebook when it was "itsy-bitsy" for $24 billion. BusinessInsider adds: Facebook fielded a lot of offers in its early days. When CNBC on Friday asked Ballmer how much Microsoft offered back then, he said, "Oh I think $24 billion when the company was itsy-bitsy and … [Link]

Mashable » Awesome dad turns son's wheelchair into amazing 'Ghostbusters' costume

Friday 21 October 16:08:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25207%2fjeremy1Feed-tw Feed-fb We think we've found the father of the year. Every Halloween, Ryan Scott Miller converts his son Jeremy's wheelchair into an amazing mobile costume. This year, in an attempt to out-do last year's epic Star Wars snowspeeder, the Millers left Jeremy's costume up to a poll amongst friends between four family-approved suggestions. They chose the Ghostbusters Ecto-1. SEE ALSO: DIY … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Shawl thing: Cashmere could soon come from gene-edited goats

Friday 21 October 16:01:43 UTC 2016

No kidding, goats modified using the CRISPR gene-editing method can produce a third more of the precious fibre [Link]

Popular Science » The Drone Catcher

Friday 21 October 16:00:21 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Mashable » How the 'Back to the Future' clocktower scene was created

Friday 21 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23645%2faotsclocktowerytFeed-tw Feed-fb The climax of '80s darling Back to the Future is (spoiler) an intense race against time as Doc Brown and Marty McFly prepare for a lightning strike. Our CineFix series, Art of the Scene, takes a closer look at this iconic scene, which involved a series of over-the-top mishaps Doc had to remedy so that Marty could make his trip … [Link]

Mashable » 5 new things we've learned about the Nintendo Switch since its reveal

Friday 21 October 15:53:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255695%2fbfddb0c6ac7a4f45ae85234937fb1e09Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Nintendo Switch reveal trailer showed off most of the upcoming console's innovative new features, but left out just enough information to leave us with a few important questions. Nintendo answered some of those questions in an interview with Famitsu (translated by Perfectly Nintendo) and IGN, giving everyone a better idea of what the Nintendo Switch can do and what exactly … [Link]

Popular Science » Some Australians Want To Rent Out Endangered Wildlife

Friday 21 October 15:50:07 UTC 2016

Koalas Animals Could private markets give koalas a new lease on life? Ever wanted to own a koala? Or a Tasmanian devil? Australians might get that opportunity sometime in the future. A proposal to offer private ownership of endangered… [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Shares Hit All-Time High As Company Strengthens Its Cloud Grip

Friday 21 October 15:50:00 UTC 2016

Marco della Cava, reporting for USA Today: Microsoft shares surged 5% in early trading Friday, and passed a high set in 1999, helped by enthusiasm for progress in its cloud business. The stock was at up at $60.11, breezing past the $58.72 mark set in December 1999. Friday's rally follows Microsoft's latest quarterly report, out late Thursday, that beat analyst … [Link]

Mashable » Can the Nintendo Switch return the company to greatness?

Friday 21 October 15:38:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254643%2fmashtalk_nintendo_switchFeed-tw Feed-fb Nintendo finally gave the world a glimpse of what its next gaming system, the Nintendo Switch (formerly known as NX), looks like on Thursday. And it's very weird; it's like nothing we've ever seen,  which is the main topic of this week's episode of MashTalk. In addition to the Nintendo Switch, we talked about what we're expecting from the Apple … [Link]

Mashable » Having a rough day? Here's a Japanese dog wearing cardboard cutouts

Friday 21 October 15:35:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25023%2fd81ad3e7d66d4afb8460d341ce679dc9Feed-tw Feed-fbDogs are already pretty damn cute overall – so when someone goes out of their way to make them even cuter, it's a good day. Semba, a.kaMyouonnin on Twitter, makes awesome cardboard cutouts that perfectly fit her adorable puppy with adorable and hilarious results. SEE ALSO: Dog throws adorable tantrum when it's time to leave the pet store Semba and her … [Link]

Slashdot » HackerOne CEO: Every Computer System is Subject To Vulnerabilities

Friday 21 October 15:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Every computer system in the world is vulnerable to hackers and criminals, according to Marten Mickos, CEO of HackerOne. That's nothing new with major data breaches at Yahoo and the federal government. But not to worry, teams of ethical hackers could be an answer to the growing cybersecurity concerns. "There are far more ethical hackers, white … [Link]

Geek Culture » Self driving Tesla

Friday 21 October 15:28:05 UTC 2016

It's everywhere else so why not here too… self driving Tesla! Can't wait for it to deliver pizza! [Link]

Mashable » Get your spoonful of banter with Gilmore Girls flavored ice cream

Friday 21 October 15:15:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255669%2f73f20d621ae848c594f7f56e2d2cd989Feed-tw Feed-fbYour Rory and Lorelei obsession just became so real you can taste it. Literally. In the form of Gilmore Girls inspired ice cream.  SEE ALSO: Luke's Diner from 'Gilmore Girls' is coming to your town On Oct. 17, Brooklyn-based ice cream purveyor Ample Hills posted a call to arms on Instagram, asking for flavor suggestions based on the Gilmore Girls. The winning … [Link]

Mashable » Stubborn man will not leave Starbucks, even though it's flooded

Friday 21 October 15:08:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25259%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-21_at_9.47.47_amFeed-tw Feed-fbThis guy isn't going anywhere. As Hong Kong prepares for Super Typhoon Haima's arrival, the city has been experiencing severe flash floods. SEE ALSO: Starbucks' new espresso-infused IPA will get you hopped up on caffeine A shopping center in the city's Chai Wan district unfortunately became one of Hong Kong's most flooded areas, but one man didn't let that stop him … [Link]

Mashable » Clinton and Trump were actually sort of nice to each other at the Al Smith dinner

Friday 21 October 14:56:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255587%2f012c9aa0cc24450d8d5c323cf198dd9eFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you look at the picture above, you'll notice Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump doing something they haven't done at the last two debates.  They shook hands at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York on Thursday, the first public embrace since the debate in September.  SEE ALSO: Bill Gates and Tim Cook were on Hillary Clinton's possible … [Link]

Mashable » Brave man in middle seat on a plane reclaims his armrest

Friday 21 October 14:52:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25271%2f9f9e0bad0352452bb5ace17eb55c2e6aFeed-tw Feed-fb There's no question about it: the person in the middle seat on an  airplane gets to use both armrests. The logic is pretty simple. The person seated in the aisle seat can lean towards the aisle and the person seated in the window seat can lean on the window. However, the person stuck in the middle has nothing, so therefore, … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Adding a Phone Number To Your Google Account Can Make it Less Secure'

Friday 21 October 14:50:00 UTC 2016

You may think that adding a backup phone number to your account will make it prone to hack, but that is not always the case. Vijay Pandurangan, EIR at Benchmark (and formerly with Eng Site Lead at Twitter) argues that your phone number is likely the weakest link for many attackers (at least when they are trying to hack your … [Link]

Mashable » Weird Al turned the third presidential debate into a very dramatic song

Friday 21 October 14:46:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25272%2f7235da1916694651acd82cd053654295Feed-tw Feed-fb If you thought Wednesday's presidential debate appeared to take place in a terrifying alternate reality, you're in good company — that's the inspiration behind this new song by "Weird Al" Yankovic and Songify's the Gregory Brothers. "Bad Hombres, Nasty Women" combines all the debate's best (worst) moments with a lot of AutoTune and a chorus that's honestly pretty catchy. And … [Link]

Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch's Dr. Strange is not great at children's birthday parties

Friday 21 October 14:41:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25260%2f1aafd80b60b44905b215f84dcd7da31aFeed-tw Feed-fb When you hire Dr. Strange for birthday party entertainment, always remember to allot time for traffic on the Astral Plane. Benedict Cumberbatch, a.k.a. Dr. Strange, was late to his gig at Jimmy Kimmel's house, but still had enough time to vanquish a few child-demons. Doctor Strange comes to American theatres on Nov. 4, 2016 and here's hoping it saves him … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Final US presidential clash fails on climate change once more

Friday 21 October 14:39:29 UTC 2016

In the last debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, a journalist again failed to push them on the world's most-pressing problem, says Matthew Nisbet   [Link]

Mashable » Cher and James Corden remix 'I Got You Babe' for millennials

Friday 21 October 14:38:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25269%2fc121d6101df645a8a41d85a365f6461cFeed-tw Feed-fb It's been over 50 years since Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" was the number one song in the country—and while the jam is timeless, it doesn't hurt to remix it into something a little more millennial friendly.  James Corden (dressed as Cher, of course) enlisted the help of the real person to remake the love song for baes … [Link]

Mashable » 8 marginalized groups still fighting for the freedom to vote in the U.S.

Friday 21 October 14:30:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254589%2fvoter_lawsFeed-tw Feed-fbWe often talk about voting as a universal right — that casting a ballot is a civic duty for all people. But not everyone in the U.S. has the freedom to vote. Voter inequality has deep roots in our country, especially impacting already marginalized communities throughout historyWomen in the U.S. only received the right to vote in 1920, while black Americans … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T Considers Buying Time Warner

Friday 21 October 14:30:00 UTC 2016

In what would likely be one of the largest telecommunications takeovers in American history, Bloomberg is reporting that ATT has discussed the idea of a possible merger or other partnership with Time Warner Inc (may be paywalled; alternate source). Bloomberg reports: The talks, which at this stage are informal, have focused on building relations between the companies rather than establishing … [Link]

Mashable » A look at the 'League of Legends' Worlds semifinals match-ups

Friday 21 October 14:11:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255576%2fheaderFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter many intense matches and hours on the Rift, four teams have emerged as the semifinalists for the 2016 League of Legends World Championship.  It’s little surprise that the South Korea is well-represented in the semifinals. In fact, all three of the LCK squads have made it to the next stage.  SEE ALSO: Check out the new 'League of Legends' champion … [Link]

Mashable » Someone created the best DIY 'Star Wars' gift to give your significant other

Friday 21 October 14:08:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25263%2f57c82174a3aa411ba9d53fdbadf63109Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen you tell someone "I love you," you generally want to hear "I love you, too." But that's not how it goes in a galaxy far, far away.  In Star Wars: Episode VII, when Princess Leia professes her love to Han Solo, he famously responds, "I know." By far the most romantic exchange the universe has ever seen. And so, one … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone has a hidden one-handed keyboard mode you can't access

Friday 21 October 14:08:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255513%2fiphone_1-21Feed-tw Feed-fbAs iPhones have gotten bigger, typing with one hand has become nearly an impossible task, especially if you've got a Plus-sized iPhone. Earlier this year, Google and Microsoft both released their own iPhone keyboards to make it easier to type with one hand. Google's Gboard smushed the keyboard to one side and Microsoft's Word Flow curved the keyboard into an arc … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the swoon-worthy teaser for 'Barry,' a biopic about young Barack Obama

Friday 21 October 14:03:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25262%2f90eba9ce51e441329bba5ed08f59c141Feed-tw Feed-fb If Southside With You left you hanging and in need of some more young Barack Obama, boy oh boy are you in luck. Barry, an upcoming Netflix original film, tells the story of our beloved president's New York years when he studied at Columbia University.  Newcomer Devon Terrell stars as Barry, confirming that it is in fact cool to call … [Link]

Popular Science » Light Hammer, Heavy Hitter

Friday 21 October 13:54:32 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New [Link]

Mashable » Can there be a homefield advantage at an esports event?

Friday 21 October 13:36:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25264%2fesl-one-new-york-2016-day-1-4Feed-tw Feed-fbESL One New York taught us some things about home field advantage and whether it extends over to esports.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Fnatic, Esl One New York, Esl, and Team Liquid [Link]

Mashable » Obama subtly roasts Samsung for Galaxy Note7

Friday 21 October 13:27:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255458%2fthumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbPresident Obama made a smokin' hot analogy while delivering a speech about the Affordable Care Act. On Thursday, the commander-in-chief stopped by Miami Dade College in Florida to discuss Obamacare's strengths and weaknesses. And being the extremely relatable man that he is, he decided to compare healthcare issues to the recent talk of the tech world: exploding smartphones. Samsung has been … [Link]

Mashable » Polish woman was booed for saying she feels unwelcome in the UK

Friday 21 October 13:21:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255459%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-21_at_14.21.32Feed-tw Feed-fbA Polish woman was booed on BBC's Question Time after revealing that she has not felt welcom in Britain after the Brexit referendum vote.   SEE ALSO: Brexiter regrets leave vote, chokes up in live radio interview The woman, who has lived in the UK for 23 years, told BBC host David Dimbleby that she'd never felt discriminated against "until Brexit". … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Kuwait to change law forcing all citizens to provide DNA samples

Friday 21 October 13:11:14 UTC 2016

Challenges and appeals have pushed Kuwait’s parliament to revise anti-terrorism law that requires citizens and visitors to give samples of their DNA [Link]

Mashable » Driver captures his own terrifying car crash on video

Friday 21 October 13:06:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25257%2f8d2274fbcf85431fbf8909665e18cc3eFeed-tw Feed-fb Travis Carpenter says he was traveling from Indianapolis to Whitewater, Wisconsin, when his hydroplaned off the road and rolled down a hill.  Miraculously uninjured ("Not even a scratch" he writes), Carpenter managed to capture the entire terrifying incident on an internal car camera.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25233%2fsddefault‘A woman's guide to the Whitehouse' offers sexism advice for Hillary Clinton Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25165%2f0b79bcbb7de04a2ea7cba7b7075201861940s cover of 'This Love' would surely … [Link]

Slashdot » Several Sites Including Twitter, Spotify, PayPal, SoundCloud Suffering Outage — Dyn DNS Under DDoS Attack

Friday 21 October 13:06:00 UTC 2016

Several popular websites and services are down right now for many users. The affected sites include Twitter, SoundCloud, Spotify, and PayPal among others. The cause appears to be a sweeping outage of DNS provider Dyn — which in turn is under DDoS attack, according to an official blog post.From a TechCrunch report: Other sites experiencing issues include Box, Boston Globe, … [Link]

Mashable » Sites across the internet suffer outage after cyberattack

Friday 21 October 13:04:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255473%2fgettyimages-134367529Feed-tw Feed-fbSites across the internet had problems on Friday morning following a cyberattack on a major internet management company.  On Friday morning, Dyn — a company that hosts domain name systems — announced it has been the subject of a cyberattack that caused major problems for numerous websites. People reported issues with Twitter, Spotify, SoundCloud, Vox Media sites, Airbnb and numerous other … [Link]

Mashable » So Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump walked into a charity dinner

Friday 21 October 13:03:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25253%2fap_16295003411913Feed-tw Feed-fbThe two presidential candidates attended the famous Al Smith dinner in New York, which is usually the final event they are expected to show up to in unison before the election. They were expected to (lightly) roast each other. But, as with everything else between the two, things turned sour not even halfway through.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Presidential Elections, … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Bans Animated Breast Cancer Awareness Video Showing Circle-Shaped Breasts

Friday 21 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Last month, Facebook deleted a historic Vietnam war photo of a naked girl fleeing a napalm attack, claiming it violated Facebook's restrictions on nudity. Now it appears that the company has removed a video on breast cancer awareness posted in Sweden after deeming the images offensive, the Swedish Cancer Society said on Thursday. The Guardian reports: The video, displaying animated … [Link]

Mashable » Hamster Potter and the order of the hamsters

Friday 21 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25177%2fhamster-weand-cleanFeed-tw Feed-fbIf the Harry Potter books were written about a world of magical hamsters, it might look something like this. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jk Rowling, Cute, Pets, and Hamsters [Link]

Mashable » Samsung will only launch 4G LTE smartphones in India

Friday 21 October 12:26:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255415%2fap_1603240534445860Feed-tw Feed-fbAs millions of Indians embark on 4G network for the first time, smartphone makers in the country are increasingly trickling down the fast network support across their affordable range of smartphones.  SEE ALSO: 5 things you need to know about the world's fastest growing smartphone market On that front, Samsung, the largest smartphone manufacturer in India by volume and value, said … [Link]

Mashable » Photo series will change the way you see people with disabilities

Friday 21 October 12:20:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255447%2f6202_6_008_f2_rahima_smallFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A British learning disability charity has launched a beautiful photo series in the hope of changing the way society views people with learning disabilities.  Acclaimed fashion photographer Rankin, who's photographed the likes of Madonna and HRH the Queen, shot the portraits, which challenge the stereotypes surrounding disabilities.  SEE ALSO: This striking photo series celebrates the beauty of body diversity … [Link]

Mashable » Jodie Foster to direct an episode of 'Black Mirror'

Friday 21 October 12:09:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255432%2fjodieFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Actress and director Jodie Foster has signed on to direct an episode of Netflix's satirical drama Black Mirror. SEE ALSO: 'Black Mirror' Season 3 trailer will send shivers down your spine Oscar-tipped La La Land actress Rosemarie DeWitt will appear in Foster's episode. Jodie Foster directing BLACK MIRROR for season four? Yes, thanks. — DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) October 19, 2016 … [Link]

Mashable » Hamsters make the wizardry of 'Harry Potter' even more magical

Friday 21 October 11:52:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25213%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb In November, the film version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will turn 15 years old.  We love this movie so much that we thought it only fitting to invite the talented hamsters from Westchester Rescued Hamster to star in our very own hamster version. SEE ALSO: Sorry, but you can NEVER have too much Harry Potter Travel with … [Link]

Mashable » Google wants to take over your wallpaper, just like everything else on your phone

Friday 21 October 11:50:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255412%2fwallpapersFeed-tw Feed-fbAt Google's headquarters, there must be a room full of people trying to figure out which aspect of the Android phone the company still doesn't have its paws on. Right now, on my phone I have the following Google apps installed: Google, Gmail, Maps, YouTube, Drive, Play, Play Music, Play Movies & TV, Hangouts, Photos, Google+, Play Newsstand, Play Games, Docs, … [Link]

Mashable » Scarlett Johansson's next business venture is a foray into gourmet popcorn

Friday 21 October 11:44:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255397%2f32e87f8fa9044460b298ffac3d3386f8Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Scarlett Johansson's next business venture isn't quite what you'd expect it to be.  The Lost in Translation star will be open a gourmet popcorn store in Paris' trendy Marais quartier on Saturday. SEE ALSO: 'Ghost in the Shell' teasers give glimpse of Scarlett Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi The store — called 'Yummy Pop' — will sell popcorn flavoured … [Link]

Mashable » China just dethroned the U.S. as the largest iOS app spender

Friday 21 October 11:01:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255381%2fap_12022112684Feed-tw Feed-fbChina is now the largest market in the world for Apple iOS app spending, overtaking the U.S. as number one. According to analyst firm App Annie, Chinese users spent $1.7 billion on apps and in-app purchases in the third quarter of 2016. This sent China shooting past the U.S., which had been at the top spot since 2010.  SEE ALSO: Son … [Link]

Mashable » Halloween yard decorations that will scare you to your core

Friday 21 October 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f249548%2fthumb-halloweenFeed-tw Feed-fbThe trick-or-treaters of 2016 grew up on Saw and Paranormal Activity, so if you're decorating your house to scare them this year, you'll have to bring the heat. Take cobwebs, for example. Cobwebs aren't spooky anymore. You know what's spooky? Apple forcing us all to use a little converter thing just so our headphones work. See if you can do something … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Roaming fashion robots keep busy doing odd jobs on your clothes

Friday 21 October 10:56:21 UTC 2016

Pocket-sized "Rovables" could zip to your wrist to monitor your pulse before climbing to your chest to act as a digital name badge [Link]

Mashable » Bob Dylan has now removed even that tiny Nobel reference

Friday 21 October 10:51:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255361%2fgettyimages-88445687Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you see him, say hello. That's what the Nobel academy must have told Bob Dylan's close associates after unsuccessfully trying to contact him about a certain literature award.  SEE ALSO: Bob Dylan doesn't give a damn about your Nobel Prize The 75-year-old has kept his mouth shut about the honor, despite several attempts from the academy's permanent secretary, Sara Danius, … [Link]

Mashable » Duterte hating on the U.S. has inspired a Spam meme in the Philippines

Friday 21 October 10:36:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255353%2f0721cb2bf1894d2989a27cf727bea9f8Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the wake of the Filipino president appearing to sever friendly ties with the U.S., people in the country are coming to terms with a Spam-less future. Speaking at a forum in Beijing on Thursday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte declared a break from America, and went on to embrace China, saying: "I announce my separation from the United States," and told … [Link]

Mashable » Stop what you're doing and weep with joy, new Tolkien book is coming

Friday 21 October 10:21:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255324%2ftolkien_1916Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Who cried when the last installment of The Hobbit hit theatres? (Partly because the magic was finished, partly because it was so meh). There's no shame in crying, friends, but now, we have news that shall bring forth tears of joy. The magical realm of Middle-earth lives on through a new Tolkien tale: Beren and Lúthien. SEE ALSO: Homemade … [Link]

Mashable » Victoria Beckham just announced a very affordable collaboration with Target

Friday 21 October 10:07:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255312%2fe3979f75cea74399ac89fedf9afdd9f7Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Victoria Beckham might have risen to fame as part of the bestselling girl group of all time — the Spice Girls — but, these days, she's better known for her subsequent career as a fashion designer.  SEE ALSO: 'Think twice' if you're going to slam David Beckham's parenting skills Posh Spice's VVB collection comes with a pretty hefty price … [Link]

Slashdot » Nurses In Australia Face Punishment For Promoting Anti-Vaccination Messages Via Social Media

Friday 21 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

HughPickens.com writes: Medical Express reports that nurses and midwives promoting anti-vaccination messages in Australia could face punishment including being slapped with a caution and having their ability to practice medicine restricted. Serious cases could be referred to an industry tribunal, where practitioners could face harsher penalties such as having their registration suspended or cancelled. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook has apologised for removing this cancer awareness video

Friday 21 October 9:48:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255287%2fzlcpovsn3wrfsk8nbaypFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has issued an apology for removing a Swedish video on breast cancer awareness and deeming the images offensive.  SEE ALSO: Norway newspaper editor blasts Zuckerberg for censoring iconic Vietnam War photograph The video from Cancerfonden, the Swedish Cancer Society, showed animated figures of women with their breasts represented by pink circles, with the aim of explaining to women how to … [Link]

Mashable » Watch tiny gourmet dishes get prepped with sublime skill

Friday 21 October 9:22:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25237%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb With tiny cooking a bona fide internet phenomenon, this new commercial from Singapore Airlines is right on the money. The video shows the preparation of several global dishes, and involves tiny grills, skewers, chopping boards and incredibly steady hands to put it all together. Image: SINGAPORE AIRLINESSEE ALSO: Dude made tiny, kitten-sized pancakes for his tiny kitten The dishes were … [Link]

Mashable » Photojournalist tweets frustration at British newspaper's inaccurate use of refugee's photo

Friday 21 October 9:08:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254015%2frefugeeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A photojournalist's tweet about the misuse of a photo he took of a Sudanese refugee wearing an "I love London" hoodie has been shared over 9,000 times on Twitter. Captioned, "Three so-called 'child' migrants arrive in Croydon from the Calais camp," the photo appeared alongside two others for a story published online by British news organization the Telegraph. The … [Link]

Mashable » India becomes Facebook's fastest growing market

Friday 21 October 8:53:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255285%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f189924_2fap_287747266507Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook may not have had the smoothest of times in India, but the company is more committed than ever to connect more Indians to the internet. And it should — India is now Facebook’s fastest growing market. SEE ALSO: Inside Google's plan to conquer India's internet users Facebook is growing faster in India compared to the average of the rest of … [Link]

Mashable » Line joins in the Snapchat game with posts that only last 24 hours

Friday 21 October 8:24:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255267%2f3e235c44121147199e587f0a2f28e6f2Feed-tw Feed-fbIt seems everyone wants to be Snapchat these days. Japanese messenger Line, which is immensely popular in Southeast Asia, just announced its next update will include posts that vanish after 24 hours. SEE ALSO: Facebook tests 'Messenger Day' in another swipe at Snapchat Stories The update, which will come first to Android before iOS in the coming days, will allow you … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Iceland drills hottest hole to tap into energy of molten magma

Friday 21 October 8:00:07 UTC 2016

A new well tested in Iceland could boost geothermal energy production tenfold by exploiting 1000 °C magma steam deep below Earth’s surface [Link]

Mashable » Google puts Daydream View VR headset up for pre-order

Friday 21 October 7:48:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255255%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-21_at_09.01.56Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle’s fuzzy, comfy Daydream View virtual reality headset is now available for pre-order, the company has announced.  Announced earlier this month at Google's "Made by Google" event, the Daydream View is designed to work with Google's Pixel phones. It's wrapped in soft fabric and comes in three colors: Snow, Slate and Crimson.  SEE ALSO: Hands on with Daydream View, Google's first … [Link]

Mashable » Pierce Brosnan 'shocked and saddened' by 'deceptive' Indian pan masala ad

Friday 21 October 7:04:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255237%2fap_070706017723Feed-tw Feed-fbFormer James Bond, Pierce Brosnan says he felt betrayed by an Indian company which put his face to sell a range of "paan masala" products. Brosnan also apologised to his fans for inadvertently endorsing a health-damaging product.  SEE ALSO: Pierce Brosnan leaves India shaken and stirred by starring in 'pan masala' advertisement Brosnan left many surprised earlier this month after he … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Thinks Space Can Be the New Internet

Friday 21 October 7:00:00 UTC 2016

Speaking at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit in San Francisco today, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said space is essentially a new internet, as it is the next frontier that needs new infrastructure to support new entrepreneurs. He said the purpose of Blue Origin is to build out a similar kind of infrastructure for space that Amazon used to operate … [Link]

Mashable » 'A woman's guide to the Whitehouse' offers sexism advice for Hillary Clinton

Friday 21 October 5:43:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25233%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Maude Garrett is an LA-based Australian, known for being funny. She's teamed up with the folks at Fusion TV to illustrate what only just last week, Australia's first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, articulated — if you're a woman in public office, expect rape threats and "threats of violence." Hillary Clinton's mate Gillard went through a lot in her three … [Link]

Mashable » Surfing legend ditches surfboard for Alaskan wilderness in stunning video

Friday 21 October 5:06:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255212%2f598094987_640Feed-tw Feed-fb Three-time world surfing champion and occasional shark puncher, Australian legend Mick Fanning has swapped his board for a beanie for his latest project as an ambassador for conservation agency Wild Ark. Fanning was thrown into the spotlight in 2015 when while competing at the J-Bay Open in South Africa, he was attacked by a shark. Fanning wildly thrashed about in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hundreds of endangered wild snow leopards are killed each year

Friday 21 October 5:00:36 UTC 2016

Cattle herders kill even more leopards than poachers, in revenge for livestock attacks. So helping them protect their animals could save the rare mountain cats   [Link]

Mashable » The future of tech is amazing (and terrifying)

Friday 21 October 4:22:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254546%2f334988abe541448facc893787859995cFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s 2026.  Your Uber is zipping along at 100mph, and yet you haven’t spilled a drop of your morning coffee.  You often eat breakfast on the way to work these days, and thanks to the active-tilt feature in this self-driving Toyota, your freshly-baked pastry never leaves the plate. You sleep 30 minutes more every night, since automated cars have raised speed … [Link]

Mashable » Instrument of elimination: An in-depth breakdown of the Tiberius particle neutralizer

Friday 21 October 4:19:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254470%2fparticle_neutralizer_blueprint_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the most hotly contested issue in Washington: Can we save lives by making it easier to kill?  For the affirmative, Exhibit A is SuperSoldier's newest piece of advance weaponry, the Tiberius particle neutralizer. Tiberius promises to instantaneously disassemble a target's atomic makeup by triggering a quantum-level chain reaction, no matter where on the body the shot lands.  However, those opposed … [Link]

Mashable » Tech giant hacks electronic memory recall of president, plans to use as evidence in impeachment case

Friday 21 October 4:19:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254529%2f950ae45b2faf443b99741a18532bb6d9Feed-tw Feed-fbEver wanted to know just how honest the President is? Thanks to a recent White House data breach, your wish might come true. And, honestly, it’s a big problem for the President. White House Officials have confirmed reports of a data breach in their Memory Content Server. This server was home to hundred of thousands of hours of Redo information, i.e. … [Link]

Mashable » Brain transfer tech inspires birthing factories to begin quest for immortality

Friday 21 October 4:18:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254469%2fb795697cc9ee4b8d8bb02306c1f1337dFeed-tw Feed-fbEinstein. Franklin. Curie. Countless great minds lost to humanity’s greatest flaw: death.     But what if we could save those brains?     Since the early 2020s, venture capitalists and tech entrepreneurs have been pouring money into brain transfer research in hopes of curing death. Mind Transference, a state-of-the-art surgical procedure, allows doctors to remove the brain from a dying body and … [Link]

Mashable » Body cam footage from gamer 'Lynx' leads to horrifying revelation about the Champions eSports League

Friday 21 October 4:18:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254509%2f975e4a963abc44ff9a11cc781868488aFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Champions eSports League is facing multiple charges of kidnapping and involuntary conscription following the release of first-person video footage from the night of the EvoWar III Title Deathmatch.  It should have been the greatest night of Laura Richardson's life.   She exited the stage to the thunderous applause of a raucous, sold-out arena crowd as strobe lights feverishly pulsed and … [Link]

Mashable » Protestors suppressed during anti-particle neutralizer march on Capitol Hill

Friday 21 October 4:17:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252644%2fblackmirror-particle_neutralizer-imageFeed-tw Feed-fbThe canister of tear gas skipped once along the pavement before clanging against the steel walls of Jeffrey Jones Waterson's wheelchair.     It wasn't the first time in his life that he'd received such a warning: Waterson, who served three tours in the Pan-Pacific Conflict, led an elite unit of breach-and-clear ground forces and has seen the full gamut of entry … [Link]

Mashable » CEO of PRNT3D opens up to 'Mashable' about company's success

Friday 21 October 4:17:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254451%2fprnt3d-ceo-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbTodd Mirawitz says he's always wanted to change the world for the better. "I don't really even remember when I started saying this, but my mom used to tell me that, as a little kid, this would be my answer when people would ask me what I wanted to do when I grew up," says the 29-year-old wunderkind, who recently spoke … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways your VR divorce can hit you where it hurts, and how to fight back

Friday 21 October 4:17:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252607%2fblackmirror-vr_divorce-imageFeed-tw Feed-fb“Our love is unreal."     It's been two years since VR marriage became legal in virtually every country, and the pro-VR rallying cry is still reverberating through cyberspace. But while the slogan once stood for open-mindedness and uninhibited affection, the words have now become a punch line for a seemingly flawed idea.      According to a recent Gallup poll, a dizzying … [Link]

Mashable » Game over: How one elite gamer was allegedly brainwashed and forced into combat

Friday 21 October 4:17:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254496%2f07_mournfulFeed-tw Feed-fbOrson Scott used to be a staunch pacifist. And if you ask him, he still is. The 22-year-old says he believes deep down that war and justice are unjustifiable except, potentially, in the most extreme of situations when there is literally no other valid option — and he says he's always felt that way.  It's a strange and extremely unexpected thing … [Link]

Mashable » Lolita 2.0: Questions raised about older men's brains installed in young women's bodies

Friday 21 October 4:17:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254384%2fbrain_transferFeed-tw Feed-fbThose with the proper financial means can now live essentially forever by transplanting their brains into a never-ending series of body hosts. Which raises the question: Just because someone can potentially live forever, should they? SEE ALSO: Brain transfer tech inspires birthing factories to begin quest for immortality Using innovative Mind Transference technology, med startup HEAVENCANWAIT has developed a program that … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of AI clothes recalled after mounting reports of owner deaths

Friday 21 October 4:17:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252909%2fblackmirror-ai_clothes-imageFeed-tw Feed-fbLate last night, 23-year-old Amelia Smith woke up on the floor of her bathroom, gasping for air.    Afterwards, she posted a photo to Facebook to let friends and family know what had just happened.     Dozens of others have not been so lucky.    SEE ALSO: Breaking: Hacker vigilante brings down PRNT3D empire after unearthing 'brain harvesting' scandal Amid mounting … [Link]

Mashable » Wunderkind startup CEO is catfishing bot's most recent victim

Friday 21 October 4:17:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252696%2f95376defb78247ada92c8845e7f4dc18Feed-tw Feed-fbIt used to be that in order to be "catfished," a human being had to use the internet to pose as another human being, usually through a dating app or service, in order to fool the person they were digitally courting.     But the internet isn't what it used to be.    The term has its own definition on dictionary.com that … [Link]

Mashable » Breaking: Hacker vigilante brings down PRNT3D empire after unearthing 'brain harvesting' scandal

Friday 21 October 4:17:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252965%2fblackmirror-3d_printed_people-imageFeed-tw Feed-fbUpdate, 5:34PM: Lechler just addressed the media, applauding the professionalism and quick-work by members of the Department of Justice, and even thanked partially BadGurlRyRy for revealing what may be remember as the most egregious ethical violation in the history of Corporate America.  "I cannot, in any way, condone how these key pieces of evidence were obtained," Lechler says. "But I will … [Link]

Mashable » 10 ‘Civilization VI’ beginner tips to help you rule the world

Friday 21 October 3:59:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254880%2flogoFeed-tw Feed-fbStrategy games can be imposing beasts, with layered systems and complex progression. Firaxis’ newly released Civilization VI breaks down barriers thanks to an approach that makes complexity welcoming instead of daunting. SEE ALSO: 5 major changes that make 'Civilization VI' feel like a better game Long-time fans will feel at home quickly, despite some major changes. Those who have always toyed … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton delivered these 18 zingers to Donald Trump's face

Friday 21 October 3:57:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255209%2f51ed5ea6da8f41558966927fe24c3741Feed-tw Feed-fbHillary Clinton slayed her opponent Donald Trump in the humor department during a charity event on Thursday night. The duo were speaking at the Alfred E. Smith dinner in New York. The event is meant to be a breather from the intensity of the campaign and normally sees the candidates poke fun at each other. Clinton got the memo and delivered … [Link]

Slashdot » First New US Nuclear Reactor In 20 Years Goes Live

Friday 21 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: The Tennessee Valley Authority is celebrating an event 43 years in the making: the completion of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. In 1973, the TVA, one of the nation's largest public power providers, began building two reactors that combined promised to generate enough power to light up 1.3 million homes. The first … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump's unprecedented lack of ad spending has hurt local media

Friday 21 October 3:17:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255061%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f184660_2ftrump_adFeed-tw Feed-fbLocal television stations count on elections to provide a quadrennial flood of cash, but this year, Donald Trump's anemic ad spending has left them wanting. Despite earlier projections that suggested a record-breaking bump this election cycle, it seems the GOP nominee's reluctance to spend sunk those hopes, according to a new report from media forecast firm Magna. SEE ALSO: Here is … [Link]

Mashable » UberEats cash in on millennials love of smashed avocado by offering free meals

Friday 21 October 3:06:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255164%2favoFeed-tw Feed-fbUber have weighed in on #AvocadoGate in the most uber way possible. See a topical opportunity and market the hell out of it. After an article was published in a national newspaper, asserting that the reason millennials couldn’t break into the urban housing market was because of their luxuriant brunch habits, the smashed avocado-loving millennials of Australia fought back with applause-worthy … [Link]

Mashable » 'Tinder murder' trial almost derailed by juror's daily Instagram habit

Friday 21 October 3:04:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255142%2f398a9e2000000578-3854516-tostee_and_ms_wright_who_met_through_the_app_tinder_met_for_the_-a-9_1476954330768Feed-tw Feed-fbA juror in the Australian "Tinder murder trial" of 30-year-old man Gable Tostee almost caused a retrial hours before the verdict was read because she was regularly posting to Instagram.  Tostee was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter charges.  Identifying herself as a jury member and commenting on the trial to well over 2,000 followers, the woman (who can't be … [Link]

Mashable » Follow the money: New tool from Bing maps the flow of campaign cash

Friday 21 October 2:37:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254935%2f68853778e7f042c380ca2764ca7df0f5Feed-tw Feed-fbHow do the billions of dollars shaping this election seep through the United States? A new project from Microsoft's Bing and political tech firm Circa Victor looks to answer that question by drawing on dozens of types of public disclosures. SEE ALSO: Today in Trump mockery: The return of the ‘short-fingered vulgarian' Location data on vendors that serve campaigns and super … [Link]

Mashable » Article on 'fairy bread' incurs the wrath of an angry nation

Friday 21 October 2:28:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255106%2ffairy_breadFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're going to pen a culinary guide to something, you should probably make sure you don't incur the wrath of an entire nation. U.S. food magazine Epicurious recently wrote about the colourful Australian staple of kids birthday parties: Fairy bread.  Presumably, the piece was meant to food-splain fairy bread to the overseas masses, but it was interpreted by Australians back … [Link]

Mashable » Trump jokes about 'nasty woman' comment at charity dinner

Friday 21 October 2:26:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255149%2fap_16295059755069Feed-tw Feed-fbAt Thursday night's annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were on stage again — only a day after their third and final debate. The dinner is a white-tie gala that traditionally has the presidential candidates poking fun at themselves and each other. Trump went up first for his roast of Clinton and … [Link]

Mashable » Trump didn't quite get the memo on charity dinner with Hillary Clinton

Friday 21 October 2:22:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255121%2fap_16295047626063Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton took to the podium at the Waldorf Astoria hotel Thursday for a charity dinner at which gentle roasting was the order of the day. One problem, however: Trump didn't get the memo. SEE ALSO: Clinton and Trump share awkward charity dinner night after fiery debate The Republican nominee's speech started well enough, with Trump giving shout-outs … [Link]

Slashdot » iPhone 7 Plus Qualcomm LTE Modem Significantly Outperforms Intel LTE Modem, Study Finds

Friday 21 October 2:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Mac Rumors: With the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple elected to use LTE modems from two different sources, Qualcomm and Intel. The A1778 and A1784 iPhone models use a GSM-only Intel XMM7360 modem while the A1660 and 1661 iPhone models use a GSM/CDMA-compatible Qualcomm MDM9645M modem. Apple's decision has already … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump just dropped a superb Melania joke

Friday 21 October 1:59:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25227%2f441788c16c19444dac7aeaf7bde826d2Feed-tw Feed-fb It was a brief moment where our worries went away. The Donald was having a laugh. A good old-fashioned chuckle. And we joined in. In case you missed it, Donald Trump was speaking alongside his opponent Hillary Clinton at the Alfred E. Smith charity dinner in New York. The white-tie dinner is meant to be a comedic reprieve from the … [Link]

Slashdot » Higher-End Smartphones Make You Happier, Says JD Power Study

Friday 21 October 1:30:00 UTC 2016

A new J.D. Power study published Thursday found that users who pay more for their smartphones report higher satisfaction than those who pay less for their smartphones. The study also found that among ATT and Sprint customers, Samsung phones ranked highest in overall satisfaction, while T-Mobile and Verizon customers preferred Apple iPhones. Jessica Dolcourt via CNET writes about the other … [Link]

Mashable » Giants owner just made the Josh Brown domestic violence fiasco even more nauseating

Friday 21 October 1:22:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255080%2f3b02609257bf466fbf181f95e1714318Feed-tw Feed-fbThe NFL world was rocked Thursday by explosive revelations that New York Giants kicker Josh Brown admitted to abusing his former wife — writing, among other things, that "I viewed myself as God basically and she was my slave" — before he signed a $4 million contract in April, and before he was suspended for just one game to open this … [Link]

Mashable » On brink of losing, pro 'Overwatch' team switches to worst character and wins

Friday 21 October 1:12:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254438%2fbastion-wins-overwatch-esportsFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Just seconds away from sure defeat, a frustrated Overwatch pro switched to the game's worst character and surprisingly — no, hilariously — won the match. LW Blue had less than a minute to go in what looked like a losing effort against Team Kongdoo Panthera earlier this week at the OGN Overwatch APEX. Kongdoo Panthera had the capture … [Link]

Mashable » Clinton and Trump share awkward charity dinner night after fiery debate

Friday 21 October 1:01:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255052%2fgettyimages-615934980Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s safe to say Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump didn't finish Wednesday night's debate on the best terms. There were no handshakes, no hugs, and in fact Trump was pictured throwing a mini tantrum as the event came to an end. Earlier he'd called Clinton a nasty woman. SEE ALSO: Trump called Clinton a 'nasty woman' in the debate's closing minutes … [Link]

Mashable » 20 dog Halloween costumes, because we need something nice during this election

Friday 21 October 1:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24864%2fpresidentFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been a rough couple of weeks in the lead up to what's likely to be a defining moment in U.S. history.  In these last few weeks, we could all stand to do something nice for ourselves. You know what's nice? Dogs dressed up for Halloween. We've got the best suggestions covered.  SEE ALSO: 13 Cats That Want No Part in … [Link]

Mashable » Man claims iPhone 7 burst into flames in his car

Friday 21 October 0:51:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254988%2f398ba6bd00000578-3854854-image-m-57_1476958591475Feed-tw Feed-fbA surfer from the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, has captured footage of the aftermath of a car fire he claims was caused by his week-old iPhone 7 on Thursday.  Mat Jones told media outlets he wrapped the phone in some clothes on the seat of his car, while he went for a surf. By the time he returned, … [Link]

Slashdot » Target Passes Walmart As Top US Corporate Installer of Solar Power

Friday 21 October 0:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: Target is the top corporate installer of solar power in the USA with 147MW installed on 300 stores. Walmart is close behind with 140MW, while Ikea has installed solar on 90% of its retail locations. The Solar Energy Institute of America (SEIA) report shows over 1,000MW of solar installed in almost 2,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Josh Norman will mime drinking beer to prove his point about the NFL

Friday 21 October 0:40:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f255011%2f5c9f06130d5943b6a08c177841c7d057Feed-tw Feed-fbIn an NFL season that has pegged the league against its players in so many ways, Josh Norman is ready to fire one of the biggest and boldest shots yet.  The NFL flagged and fined Norman in Week 4 for his bow-and-arrow celebration, which "mimicked a violent act," according to the league's strict touchdown celebration rules. Last week, the Washington Redskins … [Link]

Mashable » Linguists weigh in on the 'bigly' vs. 'big league' debate

Friday 21 October 0:22:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254917%2fap_16294076533018Feed-tw Feed-fbOne of the many verbal mysteries of Donald Trump is whether the GOP presidential nominee is saying "bigly" or "big league." Over the course of his campaign he has said what sounds like the grammatically grating "bigly" at numerous debates, press conferences, rallies and campaign events. SEE ALSO: Dictionary fact-checks America's vocabulary during debate At Wednesday's debate he brought it out … [Link]

Slashdot » Mark Cerny, Chief PlayStation Architect, Explains the PS4 Pro

Friday 21 October 0:10:00 UTC 2016

Sony's PlayStation 4 Pro, which launches next month on November 10th, is the company's most powerful console that will be capable of outputting 4K and HDR content, including movies, TV shows and games. In an effort to find out how developers will make use of the console and whether or not the PS4 Pro will in any way undermine the … [Link]

Mashable » Cara Delevingne is getting her very own documentary

Friday 21 October 0:04:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254828%2f585568226Feed-tw Feed-fbSupermodel-turned-actress Cara Delevingne is trying on a new hat: documentary subject.  Delevingne is the focus of her own documentary titled The Cara Project, Variety reported Wednesday. It will explore her career transition from model to actress. SEE ALSO: Cara Delevingne isn't happy about the idea of a Facebook 'Dislike' button While we're sitting on our hands hoping the film sheds light … [Link]

Mashable » Drink an entire bottle of wine at once with the Guzzle Buddy

Friday 21 October 0:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f254635%2f2abebcad94704f1e858fff3c4e07e496Feed-tw Feed-fbHey, just want to check in with you real quick. It has come to our attention that while you have been drinking a good amount of wine, you have not been drinking it as efficiently as possible. The Guzzle Buddy might be able to help with that. It's a wine glass-shaped bottle stopper with a hole in it that allows you … [Link]

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