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 » Notorious RBG (aka Ruth Bader Ginsburg) to make her opera debut

Monday 24 October 23:54:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258499%2frbgFeed-tw Feed-fbThe opera isn't over until Ruth Bader Ginsburg sings. The Supreme Court justice has long been known for her obsession with opera, and now she'll be making an appearance on stage. The justice will be in the National Opera’s production of Donizetti’s Daughter of the Regiment in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, playing the role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Esports matches are easier to follow with Major League Gaming's EVE tech

Monday 24 October 23:22:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256345%2fmike-sepsoFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Watching an esports match is hard enough if you know the game well — and for newcomers, it can be impossible to follow along. New Major League Gaming viewing platform EVE, or "Enhanced Viewing Experience," aims to make spectating easier for both. Though so far it's only been used on Call of Duty and Gears of War tournaments … [Link]

Slashdot » No One Is Buying Smartwatches Anymore

Monday 24 October 23:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a Gizmodo report: Remember how smartwatches were supposed to be the next big thing? About that… The market intelligence firm IDC reported on Monday that smartwatch shipments are down 51.6 percent year-over-year for the third quarter of 2016. This is bad news for all smartwatch vendors (except maybe Garmin), but it's especially bad for Apple, which … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hanks performs rap from 'Big' with YouTube duo

Monday 24 October 23:13:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25540%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Breaking news: Tom Hanks can still rap.  The actor busted out the song from his 1988 film Big while promoting Inferno in Florence, Italy. The video was made by Wesley Chan and Philip Wang, the duo behind Wong Fu Productions, during the film's press junket.  Chan and Wang created the channel, which has over 2.7 million followers, … [Link]

Mashable » The first photo of Earth from space was taken 70 years ago

Monday 24 October 23:08:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258455%2fcvi-fcoxeaai6zbFeed-tw Feed-fbSeventy years ago today, humans took a photo of our home planet as seen from space for the first time. The image itself is unassuming.  Taken from aboard a Nazi-built V2 rocket on Oct. 24, 1946, the black and white photo shows a smattering of clouds casting shadows down upon our planet. SEE ALSO: NASA will show the world new 'blue … [Link]

Slashdot » Electronic Surveillance Up 500% In DC Area Since 2011, Almost All Sealed Cases

Monday 24 October 22:40:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 quotes a report from Washington Post: Secret law enforcement requests to conduct electronic surveillance in domestic criminal cases have surged in federal courts for Northern Virginia and the District, but only one in a thousand of the applications ever becomes public, newly released data show. The bare-bones release by the courts leaves unanswered how long, in what ways and … [Link]

Mashable » In a world where Apple bought Time Warner

Monday 24 October 22:36:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258126%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f119892_2fepisode-59-1280Feed-tw Feed-fbOwn an iPhone? Like Game of Thrones? In a world where Apple bought Time Warner, the media company behind HBO, CNN and TBS, the next season of the hyped fantasy series could have premiered exclusively to iPhone users. It's a disconcerting scenario, but also one well worth considering now that AT&T agreed to buy Time Warner over the weekend for around … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » eBay Launches New Buy and Sell APIs

Monday 24 October 22:21:22 UTC 2016

eBay has announced what it calls its "new generation of APIs" that will power the eBay developer community on both the buy and sell side. The APIs were designed to meet businesses where they are as opposed to creating an eBay-centric ecosystem that businesses must adjust to. 10 brand new APIs make up the heart of the completely revamped API … [Link]

Mashable » Trump TV debuts … sort of

Monday 24 October 22:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258461%2ftrumpFeed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump's campaign is starting a nightly live broadcast via Facebook, and will continue to stream a show every night until the end of the election. After that? Well, it might come down to who wins. There's already plenty of speculation that Trump's post-election plans (assuming he loses) will include capitalizing on his power in the conservative world with a new … [Link]

Mashable » Bottle flip majorly backfires thanks to a basketball

Monday 24 October 22:05:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25532%2fee71634579584aa9a6193359244d4b1cFeed-tw Feed-fbThis has been a weird year. And one of 2016's weirdest trends has been bottle flipping. Impulsive Instagrammer trentcatlett shared his attempt to incorporate basketball into his bottle flip. SEE ALSO: Crazy painful hammer throw reminds us why safety always comes first Things didn't go exactly as planned. "How's life going" A video posted by @trentcatlett on Oct 9, 2016 at … [Link]

Mashable » The weird controversy surrounding CNN and the Time Warner-AT&T deal

Monday 24 October 22:01:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258175%2fside_by_sideFeed-tw Feed-fbRarely does a company get to buy Batman, Tyrion Lannister, Lebron James and Wolf Blitzer all in one deal.  That's exactly what AT&T is getting in its $85 billion deal with Time Warner. You might think that the Lannister clan and HBO, Batman and DC Comics or even Lebron and TNT would be the focus of the deal. Nope, it's Wolf … [Link]

Mashable » This robot sweats when it does push-ups

Monday 24 October 22:00:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25538%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbKengoro is a humanoid robot from the University of Tokyo. It releases water through its frame and around its motors to avoid overheating, and can do push-ups for 11 minutes straight.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Robot, Robots, Real Time, and Realistic [Link]

Slashdot » Seth's Blog: Hardware is Sexy, But It's Software that Matters

Monday 24 October 22:00:00 UTC 2016

American author and entrepreneur Seth Godin argues that though hardware is nice and dandy, it is the software that matters. And not just software that runs on a computer, "but the metaphorical idea of rules and algorithms designed to solve problems and connect people," he writes. Godin has used the piece to note how Apple has increasingly grown focused on … [Link]

Mashable » Awesome parents create perfectly NFSW couples costume

Monday 24 October 21:50:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25534%2f8cf8f94cb62d428d80074f91be0febecFeed-tw Feed-fbAt some point, it's just easier to embrace your parents' embarrassing actions.  Brooke Bogin shared a photo of her parents, with beaming smiles, dressed up as a pickle and a deer. It seems innocent enough – until you break it down a bit. SEE ALSO: You'll want to hug this octopus costume with all 8 arms Dad was a dill pickle … [Link]

Mashable » Some people think this could be Larry Page's flying car

Monday 24 October 21:48:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258409%2f3f5a668b6c804635a9e7e37b8282a66dFeed-tw Feed-fbDid someone just spot Google co-founder Larry Page's flying car?  A photo of a mysterious-looking vehicle at the airport in Hollister, California, has been the subject plenty of speculation lately.  SEE ALSO: Google’s big hardware moment is also its biggest test Page's start-up Zee.Aero has a hangar at the airport, where it's apparently developing and testing what it calls "a revolutionary … [Link]

Mashable » 5 storylines to follow during the 2016 World Series

Monday 24 October 21:34:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258312%2fpreviewthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you don't like baseball, watch baseball, or know what baseball is, know this — the 2016 World Series is different.  When the Cleveland Indians host the Chicago Cubs in a best-of-seven series beginning Tuesday night, we won't just witness another run-of-the-mill Fall Classic. This year's matchup is steeped in history, characterized by decades of suffering, and features two teams who … [Link]

Mashable » Person dressed as a tree had an average Monday

Monday 24 October 21:29:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258184%2fimg_20161024_140549324Feed-tw Feed-fbA human tree spotted blocking traffic at an intersection Monday afternoon is killing it in the costume department. A local TV editor posted a video on Twitter Monday afternoon of what appears to be a man dressed convincingly as a tree on a crosswalk in Portland, Maine. The video documented the tree's slow-moving take-down by police. Apparently police arrested the man … [Link]

Popular Science » Everyone Can Now Download Apple's New Portrait Mode

Monday 24 October 21:21:55 UTC 2016

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Slashdot » Apple Releases iOS 10.1 With New Portrait Mode For iPhone 7 Plus

Monday 24 October 21:20:00 UTC 2016

Apple has released iOS 10.1 to the public today for all iOS 10 users, and with it comes several new features, a long list of bug fixes, and various other under-the-hood improvements. One of the biggest new features introduced is a new "Portrait" mode, which uses the dual cameras in the iPhone 7 Plus to create shallow depth of field … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why some people are getting $20 checks from LinkedIn

Monday 24 October 21:15:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257971%2f14b7c40215974f2fa32ed45b5580bcd5Feed-tw Feed-fbIf a friend or colleague or even you — yes, YOU! — finds a check from LinkedIn for $20.43 sitting in your mailbox, there's actually a pretty good reason for it.  SEE ALSO: LinkedIn is about to look a lot different The checks are part of a $13 million settlement that the company reached in 2015 with plaintiffs over, of all … [Link]

Mashable » The people against legalizing weed are not who you might think

Monday 24 October 21:12:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258571%2fap_16112012808501Feed-tw Feed-fbCalifornia was the first state to legalize medical marijuana, but its attempt at full legalization could be thwarted by the drug's very industry. Many marijuana growers have come out and said they simply can't support Proposition 64 which, if passed, means Californians age 21 and up could buy weed for recreational use. While polls show a majority of Californians are ready … [Link]

Mashable » You can be mad about that 'Walking Dead' death, but you shouldn't be surprised

Monday 24 October 21:11:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258261%2fthe_walking_dead_rick_neganFeed-tw Feed-fbThis story contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7 premiere.  If you're feeling traumatized by the Season 7 premiere of The Walking Dead, you aren't alone.  After the long-awaited episode aired, countless fans took to Twitter to express their horror and outrage over the deaths of Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Abraham (Michael Cudlitz), with many declaring that they want to … [Link]

Popular Science » Fighting A Case Of Really Bad Gas

Monday 24 October 21:10:55 UTC 2016

HFC-134a (left) and C02 (right) From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Among global warming’s cast of characters, these two stand out. HFC-134a is short for hydrofluorocarbon. Like CO2, he belongs to the band of baddies. Mercifully, HFC-134a does not linger in the atmosphere for long — just a few… [Link]

Mashable » Looks like Hillary Clinton might be getting campaign help from Jay-Z

Monday 24 October 21:10:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258222%2f539e4102cd1140688a12f883b31621e9Feed-tw Feed-fbIn an effort to galvanize the vote of black millennials, Hillary Clinton's campaign is turning to the one and only Sean "Jay-Z" Carter for help.  According to Buzzfeed News, the rapper is slated to perform a show before Nov. 8 to energize young voters in the swing state of Ohio ahead of the general election.  SEE ALSO: Jay-Z is the first … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Banking APIs Unlock Client Data

Monday 24 October 21:07:29 UTC 2016

Banking APIs let fintech companies thrive and compete with established financial behemoths. It’s just a matter of accessing valuable client data stored in banks and other institutions and using it in innovative products and services. [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift's throwback shot proves she wanted a squad of Victoria's Secret models all along

Monday 24 October 21:07:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258274%2f83f14587d19d495eb6120197b8b73866Feed-tw Feed-fbTaylor Swift's first album, Taylor Swift, came out 10 years ago, and everything's been so much Swiftier ever since than.  To celebrate, Tay posted a throwback shot on Instagram of herself, curly hair in a ponytail, playing acoustic guitar. There are undoubtably many, many photos of this nature, so we must ponder the significance of this selection, because Swift's actions are … [Link]

Popular Science » Army Tests Self-Driving Supply Trucks

Monday 24 October 21:04:01 UTC 2016

Leader And Leader Follower Military Autobots, roll out Smart, self-driving cars follow a human leader. [Link]

Mashable » Animated ‘Godzilla’ short suggests he’s just having a bad day

Monday 24 October 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21151%2fgodzilla_bad_days_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbDoes Godzilla really mean to destroy our cities? Maybe he's just having a bad day. Our CineFix series, Bad Days, explores what happens when Godzilla just needs to get a fisherman (in this case, comic book superstar Stan Lee) out of his teeth. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Stan Lee, Animation, Movies, and Godzilla … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump made money off his name – but that could be ending

Monday 24 October 20:46:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258273%2fa024a85061c140938c99b3c382e71ba6Feed-tw Feed-fbThroughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has promoted his namesake business, holding events at Trump-branded hotels and golf courses from Scotland to Florida. As the race approaches its conclusion amid a torrent of controversy, his company is launching a new brand that won’t carry his name. Scion, a line of hotels that will target younger clients, was unveiled last month in … [Link]

Popular Science » Powerful New Camera Will Observe How First Stars Formed

Monday 24 October 20:45:38 UTC 2016

Space The fastest, largest observations of the Universe, ever Astronomers plan to take a wide-angle view through the interstellar gas of the Universe and observe how the first stars formed. [Link]

Popular Science » Inflatable Space House

Monday 24 October 20:45:27 UTC 2016

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Slashdot » New York Times Buys The Wirecutter For $30 Million

Monday 24 October 20:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Recode: The New York Times is buying The Wirecutter, a five-year-old online consumer guide. The Times will pay more than $30 million, including retention bonuses and other payouts, for the startup, according to people familiar with the transaction. Brian Lam, a former editor at Gawker Media's Gizmodo, founded The Wirecutter in 2011, and … [Link]

Mashable » Shakespeare got by with a little help from his friends, research says

Monday 24 October 20:34:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258050%2f0b83120ee55746b4b3caaa395a43a649Feed-tw Feed-fbOne of William Shakespeare's chief contemporaries will now be credited as one of his co-writers, thanks to an expert analysis — one that has revealed the legendary playwright to be quite the collaborator.  Some 17 Shakespeare plays are believed to contain at least a little writing from other people, according to a recent analysis by 23 academics with Oxford University Press.  … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' premiere broke a 2016 Twitter record

Monday 24 October 20:30:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258195%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f257068_2fthe_walking_dead_recap_season_7_premiereFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The Walking Dead just set a Twitter record. The AMC show's Sunday night Season 7 debut was the most-tweeted TV episode of 2016, not including sports/special events, according to Twitter. Globally, there were 4.6 million tweets. The top moment on the social media platform came around 9:30 p.m. EST after the (sob!) second death of a character in … [Link]

Mashable » Major League Gaming brings 'Overwatch' and 'COD' to Las Vegas

Monday 24 October 20:24:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25515%2fsequence_11.00_02_10_22.still001Feed-tw Feed-fbOverwatch, Call of Duty, and other esports surprises are hitting Sin City in December.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Las Vegas, Call Of Duty Infinite Warfare, Overwatch, and Esports [Link]

Mashable » 30 songs Drake could sing now that he's 30

Monday 24 October 20:16:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257948%2f0a783b9ed4b6475f909c6c0b4cc2a150Feed-tw Feed-fbCan you feel it? The change in the wind, circulating from the 6 and spreading across the United States?  That's because Drake is now 30.  SEE ALSO: Here's President Obama dancing to Drake's 'Hotline Bling' Now that Drake's in his thirties, he's going to encounter a lot of life changes. Maybe he'll settle down, think more carefully about how his habits … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber is not having any of your screaming

Monday 24 October 20:05:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25472%2fgettyimages-497081304Feed-tw Feed-fbJustin Bieber's UK tour has gotten off to a rough start. The pop star walked off stage due to fans screaming while he tried to talk and recently told a crowd to "just relax." Read more…More about Mashable Video, Justin Bieber, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]

Slashdot » XPrize's New Challenge: Turn Air Into Water, Make More Than a Million Dollars

Monday 24 October 20:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a CNET report: If you can turn thin air into water, there may be more than $1 million in it for you. XPrize, which creates challenges that pit the brightest minds against one another, is hoping to set off a wave of new innovations in clean water — and women's safety too. The company announced its … [Link]

Mashable » This device can project 'Star Wars'-like holograms in the air

Monday 24 October 20:03:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25493%2fbrmyf0jb-720Feed-tw Feed-fbHolovect is a laser-based volumetric display system that draws objects in the air using light. The device is able to modify air within a box-shaped section of space, allowing laser beams to refract and reflect on it. That creates 3D projections which can be seen by multiple observers from different locations.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Holovect, 3d, Star Wars, and … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry, John Mayer and Taylor Swift all attended Drake's birthday party

Monday 24 October 19:50:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25497%2fdrakebirthdaypartyFeed-tw Feed-fbDrake’s got a lot of enemies, which is probably why he has such a knack for bringing famous people with long-running feuds together under one roof.  Drizzy turns 30 today, and to celebrate, he hosted a party last night that may or may not have had a "Bad Blood" theme. Katy Perry, John Mayer and Taylor Swift, a trio with a … [Link]

Mashable » No one's more upset about the 'Walking Dead' premiere than this sobbing fan

Monday 24 October 19:49:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25510%2fcrying-teenFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: Spoilers ahead. The Walking Dead season premiere was tough on all of us.  After an agonizing six months spent wondering who Negan's victim might be, the show went ahead and killed off two main cast members: Abraham and Glenn. SEE ALSO: AMC renews 'The Walking Dead' for Season 8 You hated it. I hated it. But none hated it … [Link]

Mashable » You could win a million dollars if you can make water from thin air

Monday 24 October 19:45:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258037%2findia-xprizeFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you can make water from thin air, a non-profit organization is willing to pay you more than a million dollars for it.  XPrize, an organization that encourages bright minds to develop technologies to address sensitive and widespread issues, today announced two new prizes. SEE ALSO: 10 'Star Trek' Technologies That Actually Exist The nonprofit organization announced "Water Abundance XPrize" and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dead or Alive' singer Pete Burns, proto-Goth icon of the '80s, dies

Monday 24 October 19:36:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258014%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_11.45.29_amFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Pete Burns, the vivacious and androgynous frontman for British pop and New Wave band Dead or Alive, died Sunday from cardiac arrest, his management confirmed Monday. He was 57. Dead or Alive's biggest hit was also its first — "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" — which charted around the world and peaked at No. 11 in … [Link]

Mashable » More money, more content: Netflix announces plans to raise millions

Monday 24 October 19:28:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258010%2f786bc4f6ae5944879789eaca3a658a34Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Netflix is about to pour even more money into its original content. The streaming giant on Monday said it has plans to take out $800 million in debt to finance originals. The overall goal for the platform is to have 50% original content, or a total of 1,000 hours of new programming, in 2017. With the added debt … [Link]

Mashable » Watch 8 'Tetris' masters play the game better than you ever will

Monday 24 October 19:28:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258049%2ftetrisFeed-tw Feed-fbA new Tetris champion was crowned on Sunday as eight of the world's most talented players came to compete in the 7th annual Classic Tetris World Championship. The winner was six-time champ Jonas Neubauer, who successfully defended his title in the final match against Jeff Moore. This was Moore's first time finishing in the CTWC top-three, with Harry Hong — the … [Link]

Mashable » The dark side of a feel-good World Series

Monday 24 October 19:24:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f258006%2fthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908 and the Cleveland Indians haven't won a World Series since 1948, meaning this year's Major League Baseball championship saga lends itself particularly well to feel-good narratives and misty-eyed tropes about drought-suffering fans finally getting a taste of the good stuff.  If only it were so simple.  Each side in this year's … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Raises UK Cloud, Software Prices 22% After Brexit-Fuelled Pound Drop

Monday 24 October 19:20:00 UTC 2016

Reader Mickeycaskill writes: Microsoft is to substantially increase its prices for software and cloud services prices offered in British pounds in order to accommodate the sharp drop in the currency against the US dollar in recent weeks. Beginning in January 2017 on-premises enterprise software prices will go up by 13 percent and most enterprise cloud prices will increase by 22 … [Link]

Mashable » This artificially intelligent judge can predict verdicts

Monday 24 October 19:17:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257730%2fd00bbacc99d542eeb9de9f4e5f22f156Feed-tw Feed-fbArtificial intelligence is coming to court, too.  Researchers at University College London, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Sheffield created an artificially intelligent software program that ruled on a set of 584 cases previously brought before the European Court of Human Rights, just like a judge.  SEE ALSO: Artificially intelligent robot can teach humans ping pong In nearly 80 … [Link]

Mashable » New method of male birth control could stop sperm in its tracks

Monday 24 October 19:10:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257844%2f504f6c33c2ef42e98f638adda672fb9aFeed-tw Feed-fbA team of British researchers claims to have found a way to alter cow sperm and reduce male fertility by stopping the sperm from swimming. The discovery, if confirmed and replicated in human sperm, could be used to develop new forms of male contraception, the scientists announced last week. The same method could also be used to boost sperm flow for … [Link]

Mashable » Telling small lies leads down a slippery slope to big lies, study finds

Monday 24 October 19:08:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257905%2flying_brain_lekaFeed-tw Feed-fbTelling little fibs leads down a slippery slope to bigger lies — and our brains adapt to escalating dishonesty, which makes deceit easier, a new study shows. Neuroscientists at the University College London's Affective Brain Lab put 80 people in scenarios where they could repeatedly lie and get paid more based on the magnitude of their lies. They said they were … [Link]

Mashable » Kylie Jenner finally explains why she mistook a pig for a chicken

Monday 24 October 18:59:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25488%2fkylieFeed-tw Feed-fbKylie Jenner wants you all to know that she definitely knows the difference between chickens and pigs, because duh, who doesn't.  Fans bombarded the makeup mogul's social media with links to a viral clip of Kylie mistaking a swaddled baby pig for a chicken, so naturally, she turned to Snapchat to clear things up.  SEE ALSO: Auntie Kylie lets North West … [Link]

Mashable » Huge jellyfish sighting makes scuba divers' day

Monday 24 October 18:50:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25496%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbA group of scuba divers spotted a large jellyfish just below the surface in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.This type of jellyfish is rarely seen at the dive site. Don't worry: No one was stung.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jellyfish, Majesty, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Snapchat's New Ads API Highlights Unique Business Value

Monday 24 October 18:46:58 UTC 2016

Snapchat recently announced an update to its advertising platform which includes the availability of a new Ads API. The API is a set of tools for allowing approved business partners access to real-time bidding on advertising time, and a non-API set of tools that can be used to develop the content that will stream for the advertisement. [Link]

Mashable » Bobby Vee, '60s pop idol who sang 'Take Good Care of my Baby,' dies

Monday 24 October 18:42:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257961%2ffccaeb49256348dab964872ca8a1bf5dFeed-tw Feed-fbBobby Vee, the '60s pop idol who sang "Take Good Care of my Baby" and rose to fame after filling in onstage following the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, has died, the Associated Press reports. He was 73. Vee died Monday of advanced Alzheimer's disease at a Minnesota hospice center, his son, … [Link]

Slashdot » Climate Change Could Cross Key Threshold in a Decade, Scientists Say

Monday 24 October 18:40:00 UTC 2016

The planet could pass a key target on world temperature rise in about a decade, prompting accelerating loss of glaciers, steep declines in water availability, worsening land conflicts and deepening poverty, scientists said this week. But the planet is already two-thirds of the way to that lower and safer goal, and could begin to pass it in about a decade, … [Link]

Mashable » Adam Levine and Blake Shelton get super competitive in a new kind of 'Voice' battle

Monday 24 October 18:32:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25503%2fthe-voice-miley-6Feed-tw Feed-fb The Voice coaches may be pros when it comes to music, but it's probably a good thing they didn't pursue a career in art.  Veteran coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton teamed up against Season 11 newbies Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys for a competitive game of Win, Lose or Draw, and Mashable has an exclusive look at the chaos … [Link]

Popular Science » Is That Bug A Spy?

Monday 24 October 18:32:23 UTC 2016

Moth Experiments Military Newly released documents show DARPA has been trying to perfect insect espionage for decades A recently FOIA'd trove of documents shows dARPA worked on insect spies. [Link]

Mashable » Elizabeth Warren had quite the response to Trump's 'nasty woman' comment

Monday 24 October 18:22:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257956%2f2b63461a920a418e932d85b78101e93dFeed-tw Feed-fbMassachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren had plenty to say Monday about GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Hillary Clinton rally in Manchester, New Hampshire.  The outspoken Democrat made sure to take on Trump's "nasty woman" comment from Wednesday's debate.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's 'nasty woman' comment is available in T-shirt form "Woman have had it with guys like you," she said … [Link]

Popular Science » What To Drink While You Wait For Perennial Grains To Revolutionize Agriculture

Monday 24 October 18:22:26 UTC 2016

patagonia provisions long root ale Environment Foods that don't need to be replanted every year would be a boon for the environment. But when will they arrive? Not only does a perennial grain exist, but Patagonia Provisions has already made a beer out of it. [Link]

Mashable » Hollywood justice: Barb from 'Stranger Things' just got a movie deal

Monday 24 October 18:06:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257923%2fa44b1f605c1346b19ca3a40c020af8d6Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter becoming a cause celebre on the Internet with her turn as Barb on Stranger Things, up-and-coming actress Shannon Purser has been cast in the thriller Wish Upon, Mashable has confirmed. John Leonetti (Annabelle) is directing the movie, which stars Joey King (The Conjuring) as a teenage misfit who finds a magic box that grants her wishes, though each demands a … [Link]

Mashable » Girl Scout cookie cereal is now a delicious reality

Monday 24 October 18:05:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257879%2fgirlscoutcookiesFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s nothing better than an ice cold glass of milk and your favorite cookie. Unless it's a bowl full of milk and Girl Scout cookie cereal. Yes, it's happening. After sugar fanatic Instagram account candyhunting posted two stock images of the stuff, General Mills confirmed to Thrillist that Girl Scout cereal is coming to grocery stores nationwide in January 2017.  SEE ALSO: Make … [Link]

Mashable » Couple invites black metal band to join their engagement photos

Monday 24 October 18:01:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25486%2fjanet_wheelandFeed-tw Feed-fbIt was a fairytale engagement photoshoot, featuring the happy couple, an idyllic wooded backdrop and a four-member black metal band in full corpse paint. Romantic!  SEE ALSO: Two gorgeous princesses had a storybook engagement photo shoot Image: janet wheelandJohn Awesome and Nydia Hernandez tell ABC News that they happened upon the band while taking engagement photos in the California woods. The … [Link]

Slashdot » Internet is Becoming Unreadable Because of a Trend Towards Lighter, Thinner Fonts

Monday 24 October 18:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The internet is becoming unreadable because of a trend towards lighter and thinner fonts, making it difficult for the elderly or visually-impaired to see words clearly, a web expert has found. Where text used to be bold and dark, which contrasted well with predominantly white backgrounds, now many websites are switching to light greys or blues … [Link]

Mashable » These skin-like robots could amplify our senses in the future

Monday 24 October 17:51:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25484%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Sarotis Project explores how people interact with the world around them using an experimental prosthesis that can sense its surroundings.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Technlogy, 3d, Sensory Perception, and Virtual Reality [Link]

Mashable » Apple just killed the easiest way to disable annoying iMessage effects

Monday 24 October 17:49:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257876%2fbab3384bae1d4ae9a60ded44089226e0Feed-tw Feed-fbApple just released iOS 10.1, and buried in its list of feature updates and bug fixes is an interesting change that might drive some people crazy. SEE ALSO: iOS 10.1 is now available with Portrait mode for iPhone 7 Plus Those screen-filling special effects in iMessage are now much harder to get rid of. Previously, you could enable "Reduce Motion" in … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's new tablet comes with the Note7's awesome GIF maker

Monday 24 October 17:44:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257774%2ftabletFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you really like the idea of Samsung's S Pen stylus, but hate that the Galaxy Note7 literally burned up in flames, maybe you'll like the company's new Galaxy Tab A. At $350, the Tab A is less expensive than an iPad Air 2 but has a comparable 10.1-inch display and comes with the S Pen stylus. SEE ALSO: 5 awesome … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lying feels bad at first but our brains soon adapt to deceiving

Monday 24 October 17:40:29 UTC 2016

Scans reveal that as we tell more and more fibs, our brains become desensitised to lying, allowing dishonesty to snowball [Link]

Mashable » Chinese company recalls cameras used in cyberattack that crippled Twitter, Spotify

Monday 24 October 17:39:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257853%2fap_882579703033Feed-tw Feed-fbA Chinese electronics company is recalling cameras that security researchers linked to Friday's massive cyberattack that brought down Twitter, Spotify, Reddit and other websites.  Xiongmai, a company that makes camera modules for surveillance equipment, is recalling some devices that were sold in the United States. SEE ALSO: How an attack on a company you've never heard of crushed the internet "Security … [Link]

Mashable » Portrait mode on the iPhone 7 Plus will take your Instagrams to the next level

Monday 24 October 17:37:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257625%2f3bedcaf9e3734c329e51a95f612366f2Feed-tw Feed-fbI really wasn't sure which iPhone 7 I wanted when it came time to pre-order. I ended up going with a 4.7-inch Jet Black iPhone 7 ("fine micro-abrasions" be damned) and not with the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. I had my reasons for not going phablet-sized (again) even though everyone who's made the switch seems to be really happy with … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Dwayne Johnson sing an original Lin-Manuel Miranda song in 'Moana'

Monday 24 October 17:35:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25494%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Have you ever wanted to hear Dwayne Johnson sing an original song by Lin-Manuel Miranda? Of course you have, and now you can thanks to Disney, which has released a new clip from its upcoming animated movie Moana. In Moana, Johnson voices the mighty demigod Maui, who guides the adventurous teen (Auli‘i Cravalho) of the title as she sets sail … [Link]

Slashdot » PayPal Payments and Notifications Are Coming To Facebook Messenger

Monday 24 October 17:20:00 UTC 2016

PayPal has announced that it's rolling out as an additional payment option within Facebook Messenger, which currently supports payments via debit cards. From a VentureBeat article: PayPal has been pushing to expand its reach into the consumer realm, having struck partnerships with MasterCard, Visa, Vodafone, and Alibaba, among other companies in the past few months alone. With Facebook Messenger on … [Link]

Mashable » The cashless revolution: 5 benefits to a cashless life

Monday 24 October 17:07:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f241897%2fpizzaFeed-tw Feed-fbOur smartphones give us the ability to mobilize our social A-Teams for a round of drinks at a moment’s notice. Yet, we still split the tab with tedious personal transactions, persistently at the mercy of our cash.     If we can order a rideshare, plan a vacation and post a #SelfieSunday from the same device, there’s no reason we shouldn’t be … [Link]

Mashable » iOS 10.1 is now available with Portrait mode for iPhone 7 Plus

Monday 24 October 17:03:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257578%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f208394_2fios10__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbApple just released iOS 10.1, the first major update to the iPhone and iPad's mobile operating system since iOS 10 launched in September. For iPhone 7 Plus users, the update officially brings Portrait mode, the camera feature that creates photos with a blurred-out background. Portrait mode will continue to be an ongoing public beta, but iPhone 7 Plus users no longer … [Link]

Popular Science » Iridescent Leaves Take Advantage Of Quantum Mechanics To Thrive In The Shade

Monday 24 October 17:01:29 UTC 2016

begonia pavonina leaf Environment A shiny solution the iridescence displayed by some Begonia species may be their way of enhancing photosynthesis in deep shade. [Link]

Mashable » State trooper rescues helpless deer who thought he could swim

Monday 24 October 16:55:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25474%2f19c014ca68e946c1b6fb04a51b5947edFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen there's no crime to fight or illegally parked cars to ticket, police officers sometimes fall into much more adorable tasks. A New Jersey state trooper turned into a wildlife hero yesterday when he rescued a deer drowning in a swimming pool. SEE ALSO: After his sister died, this man got to be with his mother thanks to an unlikely Samaritan … [Link]

Mashable » Drake took a swing at Kid Cudi —and people aren't too happy about it

Monday 24 October 16:43:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257815%2fap_444831662740Feed-tw Feed-fbIn September, Kid Cudi took to Twitter to express his frustrations about loyalty in the music business and ghostwriters for today's top rappers—and he explicitly called out Drake and Kanye West. Days later, the rapper checked himself into rehab for suicidal thoughts and substance abuses.   On Sunday, Drake released new music via his OVO Sound Radio and streaming services, but … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T's $85B US Bid For Time Warner Sparks Antitrust Fears in Washington

Monday 24 October 16:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The two top members of the Senate's antitrust subcommittee said Sunday that they plan to probe a colossal deal between AT&T and Time Warner. In a statement, Mike Lee, R-Utah., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. — chairman and ranking Democrat, respectively, of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights — said AT&T's acquisition of … [Link]

Mashable » Here are your 'Overwatch' World Cup 2016 competition brackets

Monday 24 October 16:39:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257841%2f5f5e75e689e7448a92985b5b3e5c1ac1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe top teams of Blizzard's Overwatch World Cup will play their final matches at Blizzcon on Nov. 5, and now we know how the 16 finalists will be broken up for the last leg of the tournament.  Blizzard sorted the 16 national teams into four brackets in a random drawing on Friday. We'll list the final results below, but you can … [Link]

Mashable » A proud Eric Trump poses with woman in a 'Latinas contra Trump' T-shirt

Monday 24 October 16:37:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25481%2ferictrumpFeed-tw Feed-fbA good rule to live by: If you don't know what a word means, just ask. Poor Eric Trump seems to have missed that lesson in school. This weekend, Trump proudly took a photo with two sisters wearing matching t-shirts that read "Latinas contra Trump," which translates to: "Latinas against Trump."   SEE ALSO: Why it's completely legal to trade votes … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton are finally rallying together

Monday 24 October 16:37:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257828%2f9ef384753d944c2d9882f7ac8381f8e4Feed-tw Feed-fbMichelle Obama and Hillary Clinton will — finally — be together on stage for a rally for the first time this campaign on Thursday in North Carolina. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton, like everyone else, is 'in awe' of Michelle Obama's speech The event will be Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. local time in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a state where, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Christian bakers lose 'gay cake' appeal

Monday 24 October 16:32:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257707%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_15.46.09Feed-tw Feed-fbThe evangelical Christian owners of a Northern Ireland bakery have lost an appeal to overturn a ruling that their refusal to bake a cake supporting gay marriages was discriminatory.  SEE ALSO: Thousands of gay men convicted of historic sex offenses to be posthumously pardoned Court judges in Belfast upheld a previous conviction that Ashers Bakery "had directly discriminated against Gareth Lee … [Link]

Mashable » We just entered an alarming 'new era' of global warming

Monday 24 October 16:28:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257770%2fglobal_warming_thumb_400ppmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Earth permanently passed a global warming threshold last year that alarms climate scientists and has profound consequences for everyone alive today — particularly young people looking forward to the future.  According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), observatories around the world found that in 2015 and 2016, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere crossed the symbolic threshold of … [Link]

Mashable » Pentatonix's 'Hallelujah' cover is giving us early holiday chills

Monday 24 October 16:25:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25467%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_11.06.05_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Hallelujah, the holidays have come early this year.  Grammy award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix is getting into holiday spirit with a music video of the Leonard Cohen classic, "Hallelujah" off their new album A Pentatonix Christmas, which came out on Friday.  The end of the year never sounded so good.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23661%2fbaddaysgodzillaytAnimated short just may show the root of Godzilla's anger Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25478%2f35408c597bd14905911b29166f0cb013John Oliver … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Lochte claims his dog is eternally 8 years old

Monday 24 October 16:19:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257740%2fgettyimages-611920952Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been a heartbreaking year for fans of America's golden boy, Ryan Lochte. Last night, more fuel was added to the eternal flame of wildly inaccurate things he says and does.  SEE ALSO: Ryan Lochte confuses Canadian Thanksgiving with a Jewish holiday Twitter user @wholegrainne realized that for the past three years on Oct. 23, Ryan Lochte has tweeted that his … [Link]

Mashable » American lists the 23 things that Brits do better, and it's contentious

Monday 24 October 16:12:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257750%2fwoahFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Between the ongoing Brexit drama and the U.S. presidential election, the debate to determine who is better — Americans or Brits — has become ever more complicated.  SEE ALSO: 9 London tourist attractions that are overrated and uncool Quora user Ivy Lee has added her voice to the conversation with a list of the 23 things that she believes … [Link]

Mashable » Animated short just may show the root of Godzilla's anger

Monday 24 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23661%2fbaddaysgodzillaytFeed-tw Feed-fb Does Godzilla really mean to destroy our cities? Maybe he's just having a bad day. Our CineFix series, Bad Days, explores what happens when Godzilla just needs to get a fisherman (in this case, comic book superstar Stan Lee) out of his teeth. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25478%2f35408c597bd14905911b29166f0cb013John Oliver will give Donald Trump his Emmy if Trump loses … [Link]

Slashdot » Swedish Administrative Court Bans Drones With Cameras

Monday 24 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The ruling of the Swedish administrative courts forbids anyone to fly a drone equipped with a camera as long as its not "… to document crime or prevent accidents…". They also rule that there is no exception for the ban for commercial use or in journalistic purposes. According to the court the issue with the drones … [Link]

Mashable » Couple's love of puns and 'The Addams Family' becomes a great Halloween costume

Monday 24 October 15:59:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25446%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fstory_2fthumbnail_2f25446_2faba3e03adc95475a9b8b3fc8a724778eFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you love puns, Halloween offers the best opportunity to let your silly antics run wild.   Reddit user SavioSega shared a photo of he and his wife dressed as Morticia and Gomez 'Atoms.' The two made themselves into the building blocks of matter while playing on The Addams Family name. I'll probably produce more groans than scares this Halloween.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » This Scottish waste disposal company has the perfect email address

Monday 24 October 15:59:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25456%2fgrant_henderson_tankers_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If you're going to be carting around people's waste all day, it's good to at least have a sense of humour about it. SEE ALSO: Genius woman lures neighbors to yard sale with photos of celebrities Grant Henderson Tankers is a waste disposal company based in Scotland. Over the weekend, a picture of one of their trucks went viral … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver will give Donald Trump his Emmy if Trump loses the election

Monday 24 October 15:56:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25478%2f35408c597bd14905911b29166f0cb013Feed-tw Feed-fb While most of last night's Last Week Tonight focused on America's opioid epidemic, John Oliver couldn't resist taking a few shots at Donald Trump's performance at last week's charity dinner and presidential debate. Forever determined to keep Trump out of the White House, Oliver presented Trump with quite an interesting bet that should keep Trump content if he loses the … [Link]

Mashable » Irish people try American shots, are pretty impressed in hilarious video

Monday 24 October 15:49:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25441%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_3.10.17_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Americans are known for their, er, creative approach to food and drink (Read: deep-fried butter, doughnut burgers, tater tots, etc. etc.).  SEE ALSO: Japanese DIY candy kits a thing, watch drunk people put one together In terms of alcoholic beverages, American ingenuity has given us everything from the Purple Hooter to Fireball whiskey to the "blowjob shot."  Enter Irish people, … [Link]

Mashable » The New York Times just bought a tech review website

Monday 24 October 15:49:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257773%2fap_16126763866910Feed-tw Feed-fbGet ready for all the tech reviews fit to print. The New York Times has acquired The Wirecutter, an online product review website focused on technology and consumer goods, and its sister site Sweethome. Recode first reported the deal, and said the Times is paying more than $30 million for the website. The acquisition comes as the Times is working toward … [Link]

Popular Science » The End Of The Language Barrier

Monday 24 October 15:45:47 UTC 2016

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Mashable » How many drones does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Monday 24 October 15:32:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25449%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_9.32.34_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Robots will replace us all…eventually. After many failed attempts, Marek Baczynski and drone-pilot, Sven, find out that it takes two drones to change a lightbulb – and a lot of broken glass. Looks like humans have a little more time. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25467%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_11.06.05_amPentatonix’s 'Hallelujah' cover is giving us early holiday chills Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23661%2fbaddaysgodzillaytAnimated short just may show the root of Godzilla's anger Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25478%2f35408c597bd14905911b29166f0cb013John Oliver will give … [Link]

Mashable » New York Times prints terrifying list of all of Donald Trump's Twitter insults

Monday 24 October 15:27:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257711%2f4fe0bf5e190f4e2189bfdaeb44eeab58Feed-tw Feed-fbThroughout the course of this election, Donald Trump has turned Twitter into his own digital battlefield. The Republican candidate has made an overwhelming amount of insults since declaring his candidacy, and in order to really put things in perspective, The New York Times printed them in a sprawling, two-page article. The overwhelming spread features all of the people, places and things … [Link]

Slashdot » Women in Computing To Decline To 22% by 2025, Study Warns

Monday 24 October 15:20:00 UTC 2016

New research warns that at the rate we're going, the number of women in the computing workforce will decline to 22% from 24% by 2025 if nothing is done to encourage more of them to study computer science. From a USA Today report (shared by an anonymous reader): The research from Accenture and nonprofit group Girls Who Code says taking … [Link]

Mashable » Hufflepuffs finally get their due in hilarious new Harry Potter-inspired play

Monday 24 October 15:19:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257651%2fpuffs_-_photo_13Feed-tw Feed-fbSpend any time on the internet, and you'll notice that Hufflepuffs — despite J.K. Rowling's best efforts — have become a bit of a pop culture joke. Enter Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, a hilarious new off-Broadway play that seeks to correct the record a bit as well as take you through … [Link]

Mashable » IBM's Watson is making music, one step closer to taking over the world

Monday 24 October 15:18:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257705%2f195001aa85df4853a2c619ca396ab2f1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a move that's guaranteed to inspire awe but is really just laying the foundation for the robot takeover Elon Musk has been warning us about, IBM's artificial intelligence program Watson has helped write some music.  SEE ALSO: Artificially intelligent robot can teach humans ping pong Alex Da Kid, a Grammy-winning producer, got all sorts of data from Watson that helped … [Link]

Mashable » Britney Spears survives a wardrobe malfunction on stage

Monday 24 October 15:14:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257696%2fap_648772174816Feed-tw Feed-fbBritney Spears is about as pro as pop superstar gets—but sometimes, things just happen beyond control and halter tops have a mind of their own. On Sunday, during a recent performance at her Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Las Vegas residency, Spears had what could have been a pretty embarrassing wardrobe malfunction that was saved by some quick thinking from her … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook renews efforts to fight bullying with Safety Center relaunch

Monday 24 October 14:58:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257687%2ffacebook_community_standardsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt just got a little safer to be a Facebook user, no matter where you are in the world. A relaunch of Facebook's Safety Center now brings comprehensive tools to address bullying and promote safe sharing for all Facebook users. The toolkit is available in more than 50 languages, expanding the Safety Center's reach since its initial launch in 2010.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Vote Online' hoax started on pro-Trump Reddit thread

Monday 24 October 14:56:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257529%2fhoaxFeed-tw Feed-fbA Pennsylvania Republican councilman was under fire last week for posting a hoax picture on Facebook that aims at tricking people into believing they can "vote at home comfortably online."  Now it has emerged that the fake image originally circulated on an alt-right, pro-Trump Reddit threat and originated on 4chan.  The image features an American flag with the suggestion on top … [Link]

Mashable » Super chill dog is dressed up as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

Monday 24 October 14:53:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25448%2f5f106ac603f044c6910ef00ca8c8246dFeed-tw Feed-fbFirst there was Donatello, the pizza loving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.  But now, there's Dogatello, in all his sweet-eyed, pun-filled glory. SEE ALSO: Behold the best-dressed pups at New York's Halloween dog parade Someone posted this ingenious costume to Reddit, and now we need to figure out how to get our dogs to look like this next Monday, too. Image: reddit/derrekbgnIf … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk's Mars Colony Would Have a Horde of Mining Robots

Monday 24 October 14:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares an Engadget report: If it wasn't already clear that Elon Musk has considered virtually every aspect of what it would take to colonize Mars, it is now. As part of his Reddit AMA session, the SpaceX founder has revealed that his vision of a permanent colony would entail a huge number of "miner/tunneling droids." The robots … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Snowmobile plunge claims life of Antarctica researcher

Monday 24 October 14:36:03 UTC 2016

An expert on how melting glaciers feed sea level rise has died in a crevasse fall – a reminder of the hazards of the Antarctic terrain [Link]

Popular Science » What's Inside Proxima Centauri B, Our Nearest Exoplanet Neighbor

Monday 24 October 14:33:00 UTC 2016

Space The closest potentially habitable planet has an intriguing interior What might the closest exoplanet to Earth look like? Anything from a cannonball-like world to an ocean-covered planet made up half of water, researchers say. [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver gets real on America's crippling opioid epidemic

Monday 24 October 14:24:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25457%2f6910852b414d4d4d9fd15d6f80e93dafFeed-tw Feed-fb On the latest Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, our fateful host dug deep into the history and complexities of addictive painkillers in the U.S. – a problem that often gets pushed under the rug but is only growing. Oliver and his team dug up old advertisements, interviews with doctors and drug addicts, criticized the drug companies, and explained how … [Link]

Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio's new film 'Before the Flood' says we can fix global warming

Monday 24 October 14:01:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25445%2fb2f7812955dc46d8a232f9aa477e5ee1Feed-tw Feed-fb Leonardo DiCaprio's climate change activism is widely known, given his Oscar acceptance speech and philanthropic work on the issue.  Now he's using his stardom to illuminate climate change through the medium he knows best: film.  A new climate change documentary Before the Flood follows the actor around the world exploring global warming's impacts and solutions. It is aimed at being … [Link]

Mashable » British period drama criticised for airing 'rape fantasy'

Monday 24 October 14:00:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257485%2fpoldarkrapeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A controversial "rape" scene on Sunday night's episode of Poldark has left viewers shocked, with many calling for a boycott of the show.  SEE ALSO: This code word will help you when you feel unsafe on a date The scene — broadcast Sunday evening — showed the show's eponymous character Ross Poldark kicking down the front door of Elizabeth's … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' celebrates Halloween with limited-time bonuses

Monday 24 October 14:00:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25450%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Whether you're still an active Pokémon Go hunter or you've scaled back in recent months, you might want to check in for Halloween. The popular alternate reality mobile game from Ingress developer Niantic Labs will host a Halloween event starting Oct. 26. During the week-long activity — it ends on Nov. 1 — players can expect to earn bonus candy … [Link]

Slashdot » China Electronics Firm To Recall Some US Products After Hacking Attack

Monday 24 October 14:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes:Chinese firm Hangzhou Xiongmai said it will recall some of its products sold in the United States after it was identified by security researchers as having made parts for devices that were targeted in a major hacking attack on Friday. Hackers unleashed a complex attack on the Internet through common devices like webcams and digital recorders, and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How I got addicted to painkillers

Monday 24 October 13:52:23 UTC 2016

As the UK government calls for urgent action to help people hooked on prescription drugs, Cathryn Kemp explains what it is like to find yourself addicted to painkillers [Link]

New Scientist – News » Addiction to prescription drugs is UK ‘public health disaster’

Monday 24 October 13:50:59 UTC 2016

Doctors and politicians are calling for urgent action to help people who get hooked on prescription painkillers, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medicines [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hayden, famed 1960s activist and politician, dies

Monday 24 October 13:49:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257551%2fb2bb4aa8fcec4c2e97819df9441ed336Feed-tw Feed-fbTom Hayden, famed 1960s radical and Civil Rights activist, has died in Santa Monica after battling a long illness, the Los Angeles Times reports. He was 76. SEE ALSO: 59 years ago in Charlotte, a seminal moment in the fight against segregation Hayden was a founder of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), one of a collection of activist groups that … [Link]

Mashable » This giant spider carrying a dead mouse will make you reconsider your trip to Australia

Monday 24 October 13:39:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25439%2f14716260_10210975513330947_1942837519093946232_nFeed-tw Feed-fbA large huntsman spider was caught carrying a dead mouse up a fridge in the middle of the night in Australia. The original video has since been viewed over 8 million times and the man who filmed it all, Jason Womal, says the spider is alive and well and has been named Hermie.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Huntsman Spider, Mouse, … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung offers Galaxy S8 or Note8 at half price to customers who return their Note7

Monday 24 October 13:21:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257502%2f1Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung has an interesting deal for Note7 owners in South Korea: Replace the device with a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge now, and get a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note8 phone next year for half the price.  The Korea Herald reported the plan Monday, quoting a statement from Samsung, and Reuters posted a similar report. SEE ALSO: U.S. bans Samsung Galaxy … [Link]

Mashable » Check out new exclusive art from Season 2 of Amazon's 'The Man in the High Castle'

Monday 24 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25422%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — The Man in the High Castle doesn't return to Amazon until December. But Amazon Studios is slowly revealing more and more about Season 2. Mashable got an exclusive look at some new art (below): Joel De La Fuente as Chief Inspector Takeshi Kido Joel De La Fuente as Chief Inspector Takeshi KidoImage: Amazon Prime VideoThe show is developed by Frank Spotnitz and based on the bestselling … [Link]

Popular Science » Universal Anti-Virus For The Internet Of Things

Monday 24 October 12:57:48 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Tom Cruise learned an impressive stunt on the set of 'Mission Impossible'

Monday 24 October 12:47:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25438%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_12.40.02_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Tom Cruise is well-known for his willingness to perform many of his own stunts.  Exhibit A: In an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Cruise revealed that, in the most recent Mission Impossible film, he learned to hold his breath underwater for a whopping 6 1/2 minutes. SEE ALSO: Tyler Perry and Tom Cruise win big at the box office … [Link]

Mashable » Air India sets record with world's longest non-stop flight in shortest time

Monday 24 October 12:42:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257457%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f246928_2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f190156_2fap_629968335860Feed-tw Feed-fbAn Indian airline has set an example for the world to see by travelling a rather unconventional route to save time and fuel.  SEE ALSO: India is still not keen to allow in-flight Wi-Fi Air India’s flight AI173 earlier this month flew 15,300 km from New Delhi to San Francisco through the trans-Pacific route instead of the usual Atlantic route, which … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what Tom Cruise has to say about those 'Top Gun 2' rumours

Monday 24 October 12:40:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25437%2ftom_cruise_top_gear_2Feed-tw Feed-fb Ever since producer Jerry Bruckheimer tweeted a photo with Tom Cruise earlier this year, rumours of a Top Gun sequel have been swirling merrily around the internet. There's now even an IMDb page saying the project has been announced and that Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer are linked, so that pretty much means it's definitely going ahead, right? SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » A 1.8-million-year-old fossil may belong to the oldest right-handed human

Monday 24 October 12:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256888%2f37f852a98ba94299937dcbc32e6b37caFeed-tw Feed-fbAs any lefty knows well, our world is largely built for righties. Basic items from scissors and knives to cameras and computer mice are all designed to suit the roughly nine in 10 people who are right-handed. New evidence suggests this lopsided split may date back more than a millennia, according to an international team of anthropologists. Researchers said a 1.8-million-year-old … [Link]

Mashable » 12 mature Halloween costumes for sophisticated children

Monday 24 October 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24512%2f7053eda857164e52b5d096d21751222dFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to Halloween costumes, most kids go dressed as something you'd expect, like a Frozen character, a superhero or the classic pumpkin. However, there are some kids who don't find it fair that adults get to have all the fun (and by fun, we mean boring, mature times). Those children have rebelled and made themselves refined, grown-up Halloween costumes. … [Link]

Mashable » The internet is celebrating this 6-year-old's powerful response to someone calling her brother 'weird'

Monday 24 October 11:47:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25433%2fnoteFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — When a girl at school told 6-year-old Lex that her autistic brother Frank was weird, she was left feeling upset and confused.  When Lex tried to explain that her older brother had autism, the girl didn't understand what she meant. Having recently joined the student council, Lex decided to write a letter to address the lack of awareness of … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden's sisters invade NFL locker room, interview semi-naked players

Monday 24 October 11:34:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25435%2fjames_cordens_sisters_nflFeed-tw Feed-fb James Corden is on a mission to make stars out of his entire family. Last year he sent his parents to an NFL game in London to chat to the players, and this time around he's given his sisters the same opportunity. SEE ALSO: James Corden's parents appear on 'WWE Raw', adorably interview wrestlers In the clip above, Andrea and … [Link]

Slashdot » Linux Kernel 4.7 Reaches End of Life, Users Urged To Move To Linux 4.8

Monday 24 October 11:34:00 UTC 2016

prisoninmate writes: The Linux 4.7 kernel branch officially reached end of life, and it has already been marked as EOL on the kernel.org website, which means that the Linux kernel 4.7.10 maintenance update is the last one that will be released for this branch. It also means that you need to either update your system to the Linux 4.7.10 kernel … [Link]

Mashable » The roast dinner burger is here and it's so wrong it's right

Monday 24 October 11:12:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257436%2fd1fc3a21486c44f98b147ffb7e41e3fdFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Roast dinners are a British institution.  There's something about the perfect synthesis of meat, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy that makes this beloved dish so delicious. So cherished is the roast dinner that one restaurant has built the ultimate tribute: the roast dinner burger.  SEE ALSO: World's first mincemeat and custard pasty is your new favourite food Liverpool-based … [Link]

Mashable » 14 last-minute couples costumes so everyone knows you're in a relationship

Monday 24 October 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24664%2ff195fe6489a44169a0445f03b19c1e76Feed-tw Feed-fbYou’re home curling up with your new bae, drinking hot cocoa and watching a nice fall film. Perhaps Good Will Hunting or You've Got Mail. A few crunchy leaves cascade to the ground from the gorgeous oak whose branches graze your windowsill. All of a sudden, you remember something. It's Halloweekend.  There are like five Halloween parties you said you would … [Link]

Mashable » This man's tooth fairy letter to his stepdaughter is a thing of pun-filled beauty

Monday 24 October 10:49:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257446%2ftooth_fairy_letter_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — When it comes to the tooth fairy, most children have fairly low expectations. You might hope to get a bit of money under your pillow, sure, but you probably wouldn't be expecting a full two-page piece of correspondence detailing the aforementioned fairy's holiday itinerary. SEE ALSO: Daredevil little girl uses a Nerf gun to extract her loose tooth When … [Link]

Mashable » This adorable note left on a tree by a 7-year-old will warm your heart

Monday 24 October 10:46:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257408%2ftreeeeeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — When you're younger, spending "your own money" on something is a big deal. We don't know about you, but our pocket money typically went towards silly stuff like the latest Gameboy game (because '90s kids) or things with noxious levels of sugar.   Something to make the world a better place and improve the beauty of our communities?  Uh… … [Link]

Mashable » The eviction of a refugee camp is being live streamed on Facebook

Monday 24 October 10:35:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257413%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_09.10.36Feed-tw Feed-fbSome 1,200 French police and officials have started to clear the so-called "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, which has been housing 7,000 people. SEE ALSO: The battle for Mosul is being live streamed on Facebook Broadcasters are streaming the eviction live on Facebook. Operations to move people to reception points — where they will be processed and taken to 450 centres … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Spark for Data Science – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 24 October 10:26:53 UTC 2016

Get "Spark for Data Science" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-10-25 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Google's Pixel smartphones go on sale in India tomorrow

Monday 24 October 10:13:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257357%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f249469_2fn85a1136Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle won’t make the world’s fastest growing smartphone market wait for long to get its hands on the new Pixel and Pixel flagship smartphones. This is a stark deviation from the general norm that sees companies take weeks — and sometimes months — in bringing their top smartphones to India.  SEE ALSO: Google Pixel review: Nearly everything you'd want in a … [Link]

Mashable » This is what really happens in a taste test

Monday 24 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25358%2f0d8f3a4948c647dba0c04a19c5f427edFeed-tw Feed-fbYou think making taste tests go viral is easy? It involves many more moral decisions than one thinks. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Taste Test Parody, Parody, Viral Video, and Challenge [Link]

Mashable » Angry Justin Bieber throws down mic, storms off stage during concert

Monday 24 October 9:48:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25427%2fbieber_storming_off_stageFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Justin Bieber's tour of the UK hasn't exactly been a smooth ride. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber took a break from being a pop star to play soccer with some students Just a few days ago, during a concert in Birmingham, he told fans to "just relax" after appearing to grow frustrated with them screaming while he was trying to … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk says we're going to Mars, and we're bringing tunneling droids

Monday 24 October 8:30:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257353%2felon_Feed-tw Feed-fbIn September, at the International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk revealed a grand plan to visit and, eventually, populate Mars.  The Q&A session after the event was lacking to say the least, but now, during a Reddit AMA (ask me anything) session late Sunday, Musk shared a number of details about the company's ambitious plans … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: How Can We Prevent Packet-Flooding DDOS Attacks?

Monday 24 October 7:34:00 UTC 2016

Just last month Brian Krebs wrote "What appears to be missing is any sense of urgency to address the DDoS threat on a coordinated, global scale," warning that countless ISPs still weren't implementing the BCP38 security standard, which was released "more than a dozen years ago" to filter spoofed traffic. That's one possible solution, but Slashdot reader dgallard suggests the … [Link]

Mashable » You can help save the Great Barrier Reef by drinking beer

Monday 24 October 6:46:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257337%2f4874448193_6440433d45_oFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve probably heard of pouring one out for the departed, but one Australian initiative wants you to pour one to save a life that's not lost just yet — the life of the Great Barrier Reef. SEE ALSO: How you can drink beer and save the world at the same time After launching a crowdfunding campaign in December 2015, the Good … [Link]

Mashable » India's Reliance Jio is already the world's biggest data carrier

Monday 24 October 6:41:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257343%2freliance_jio_indiaFeed-tw Feed-fbIn less than two months since its commercial launch, India’s Reliance Jio is already seeing and handling more data traffic on its network than any other telecom operator in the world.  SEE ALSO: India's Reliance Jio makes changes to its unlimited free use offer to appease rivals The '4G-only' network is currently seeing data usage of 16,000TB per day, according to … [Link]

Mashable » 'Walking Dead' boss admits he was trying to break you with the Season 7 premiere

Monday 24 October 5:55:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257334%2ffc5b8fa7078947b1b71f7e8e9bd9f359Feed-tw Feed-fb This post contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7 premiere, titled "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be." The devastating Walking Dead Season 7 premiere left two beloved characters with their skulls bashed in and Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) pledging his allegiance to a sadistic murderer with a baseball bat fetish — and the show's producers are feeling … [Link]

Mashable » Postcard delivered 50 years late reunites old school buddies

Monday 24 October 5:11:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257284%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_4.03.03_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbNever before has the adage "better late than never" held more truth than when a man checked his mail to find a postcard, sent in 1966. Tim Duffy of South Australia was checking his mail recently when he noticed a postcard that was addressed to a Robert Giorgio. The tardily-delivered postcard was sent exactly 50 years ago from Papeete, Tahiti.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » A New Attack Allows Intercepting Or Blocking Of Every LTE Phone Call And Text

Monday 24 October 3:34:00 UTC 2016

All LTE networks and devices are vulnerable to a new attack demonstrated at the Ruxon security conference in Melbourne. mask.of.sanity shared this article from The Register: It exploits LTE fall-back mechanisms designed to ensure continuity of phone services in the event of emergency situations that trigger base station overloads… The attacks work through a series of messages sent between malicious … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple 13-inch, 15-inch MacBooks coming Thursday, report says

Monday 24 October 3:32:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257102%2fmacb08Feed-tw Feed-fbWith just a few days left before Apple's next product event, the rumors are swirling faster every day, but a new one related to the MacBook is particularly interesting.  SEE ALSO: Apple sends out invites to October event Originating from a KGI Securities report surfaced by 9to5Mac on Saturday, the source claims that Apple will unveil three new MacBook models on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Tinder murder' accused posted testimony on a body building website

Monday 24 October 3:25:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257091%2fe693a5996e094074a6751e36b61253beFeed-tw Feed-fbGable Tostee, the Australian man found not guilty Thursday of the murder of New Zealand tourist Warriena Wright, posted a long account of the fatal evening on a body building forum in 2014. It's the latest digital twist in a tragic saga, which played out to a significant degree on social media and dating apps.  The pair originally met on Tinder, … [Link]

Mashable » Watch in awe as a giant huntsman spider carries off with a mouse

Monday 24 October 2:52:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257084%2f3437365043_4789c5dd99_oFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the stuff of nightmares and it's happening in your kitchen. You're in your neighbour's kitchen, if you're Australian man, Jason Womal. He filmed the terrifying moment a huntsman spider (all too common in Australian households) was found dragging the corpse of a mouse up the fridge of his neighbouring buddy. SEE ALSO: Dude who got bitten on the penis by … [Link]

Slashdot » Fedora 25 Beta Linux Distro Now Available For Raspberry Pi

Monday 24 October 2:34:00 UTC 2016

Slashdot reader BrianFagioli writes: Fedora 25 Beta Workstation is now available for both the Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3. In addition to the Workstation image, Fedora 25 Beta Server is available too. Owners of ARMv6-powered Pi models, such as the Pi Zero, are out of luck, as the operating system will not be made available for them. Peter … [Link]

Mashable » We are in the middle of a dumpling renaissance

Monday 24 October 2:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25274%2fdumplingthumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fb“How lucky we are to be alive right now" isn't just a lyric from Hamilton. It's also joyous refrain of many food lovers. Because we are smack in the middle of the golden age of dumplings.  Many of the dumpling hotspots popping up around the country are run by people who grew up cooking and eating dumplings. These owners and chefs bring … [Link]

Mashable » After the Dyn attack, Australia needs to look closely at its smart devices

Monday 24 October 2:07:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f256668%2fea711ce15c6245dba4f37f6d00c04cb3Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Friday, a massive distributed denial of services attack (DDoS) knocked out access to a number of major websites. Although the incident appeared to target the U.S., its effects rippled out internationally, reportedly even reaching major banks and supermarket giants in Australia. While facts are still emerging, it seems the attack centred on Dyn, a domain name systems (DNS) provider that … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' finally reveals who Negan killed, and we're not okay

Monday 24 October 2:07:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257068%2fthe_walking_dead_recap_season_7_premiereFeed-tw Feed-fbThis recap contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7 premiere, titled "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be." As some had suspected, The Walking Dead didn't reveal Negan's victim in the opening scene of the Season 7 premiere, further prolonging our agony after six months of suspense.  It took 20 minutes to reveal that Abraham was the first in … [Link]

Mashable » 'Westworld' episode 4 hints at how the story will end

Monday 24 October 2:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257051%2fb10d8f6ea4c1495fb23caba56f513574Feed-tw Feed-fbThis post contains spoilers for Westworld Season 1, Episode 4, titled "Dissonance Theory." Read last week's recap here.  The Man in Black has remained one of Westworld’s most mysterious characters. What’s his end goal? Is he just an agent of chaos, or a really dedicated player hunting the game’s final level? Or is there something more? Episode 4, “Dissonance Theory,” provided … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2345: The War of the Webs!

Monday 24 October 1:16:40 UTC 2016

JoT thumbWhere’s the harm in a few pings? [Link]

Mashable » Samsung rushed Note7 replacement, debated ignoring early concerns, report says

Monday 24 October 1:16:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257063%2fsmsnglogo0987Feed-tw Feed-fbThe tragic saga of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 has come to an end, but in the aftermath, new details have emerged that reveal more about how the company fumbled what turned into the biggest smartphone failure ever.  SEE ALSO: 5 awesome Android phones to replace your Galaxy Note7 Not only was the internal team conflicted about how to handle the rapidly … [Link]

Slashdot » US Police Consider Flying Drones Armed With Stun Guns

Monday 24 October 0:51:00 UTC 2016

Slashdot reader Presto Vivace tipped us off to news reports that U.S. police officials are considering the use of flying drones to taser their suspects. From Digital Trends: Talks have recently taken place between police officials and Taser International, a company that makes stun guns and body cameras for use by law enforcement, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. … [Link]

Mashable » Comedy 'genius' and prolific 'web prankster' dies in tragic hit and run

Monday 24 October 0:45:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257034%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-24_at_10.35.31_amFeed-tw Feed-fbLeslie Nassar, the 43-year-old Australian man behind a number of bitingly funny Twitter parody accounts, died Saturday morning after a drunk-driving hit and run in Nampa, Idaho.  Police say his daughters, a 3-year-old and an 8-year-old, were found on the scene with minor injuries after the suspect's vehicle fled the area. Nasser was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. … [Link]

Mashable » Koala piggybacks her baby down a suburban street like it's NBD

Monday 24 October 0:00:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f257020%2fb051658ae7294b008896021beb20baf3Feed-tw Feed-fbNot all Australian animals will kill you with their venom or sharp teeth; some will smash your heart into tiny pieces instead. Exhibit A: One mother koala casually strolling down a leafy suburban street, with her baby clinging to her back like an adorable fluffy jockey. While piggybacking is the preferred method of toddler koala transport, this particular odd instance was … [Link]

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