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 » Salesforce CEO on the acquisitions that got away
LAGUNA BEACH, California — Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he had an "exciting vision" for how he could have used Twitter at his company even though he wasn't able to make good on it. Speaking Wednesday at the Wall Street Journal's WSJD conference, Benioff again spoke about his recent attempt to acquire Twitter — and why he backed off. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Iceland shuts down pageant who told her to lose weight
Miss Iceland Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir was told to drastically limit her eating before the finals of the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant. So she quit the competition. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Fat Shaming, Miss Iceland, Miss Grand International 2016, and Beauty Pageant [Link]
Slashdot » 176 Original Emojis Join Van Gogh and Picasso At Museum of Modern Art
If you happen to walk through the Museum of Modern Art in New York between December to March of next year, you may see 176 emoji on display next to Van Gogh and Picasso. On Wednesday, the museum announced that Shigetaka Kurita's original pictographs would be added to its collection. Los Angeles Times reports: Nearly two decades ago, Shigetaka Kurita … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wildlife numbers more than halve since 1970s in mass extinction
Mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles from around the world have seen 58 per cent fall in population – with the 2 per cent drop in numbers a year continuing [Link]
Mashable » Michael Massee, veteran character actor from 'The Crow' and 'Seven,' dies
LOS ANGELES — Veteran character actor Michael Massee, who played Funboy in Alex Proyas' 1994 cult classic The Crow, died of unknown causes Wednesday. He was 61. Massee really should be best remembered by the work he left behind — not the fact that he accidentally shot Brandon Lee. But it was Massee who had the unfortunate task of shooting the … [Link]
Mashable » You might still have time to catch amazing auroras around the globe
On Tuesday night, the northern lights put on quite a show for people as far south as Minnesota and Wisconsin, and tonight could bring even more aurora action. Earth's magnetic field is currently being pelted with particles streaming from the sun, sparking a geomagnetic storm that is increasing aurora activity in the high latitudes of the southern and northern hemispheres. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Pranking a dog with a fake skeleton is the only good Halloween prank
Maymo the dog's spooky new playmate is the large plastic skeleton creeping around his living room. Though Maymo is initially skeptical, the friendship they form over the course of this video is nothing short of delightful. Innovative dad creates 'Princess Cumulus' Halloween costume for daughter Orphaned possum and zookeeper have a pretty adorable bromance ‘Destiny’ dance troupe delivers an amazing Michael Jackson medley … [Link]
Mashable » Richard Sherman went full-on Harry Potter for latest press conference
The Seattle Seahawks will face the New Orleans Saints on Halloween eve and Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is already embracing the spirit. Sherman showed up to Wednesday's press conference in full Harry Potter garb — robe, glasses, magic wand and all. He even strolled up to the podium as Harry Potter theme music played on his phone. "This is a serious … [Link]
Slashdot » How Vigilante Hackers Could Stop the Internet of Things Botnet
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Some have put forth a perhaps desperate — and certainly illegal — solution to stop massive internet outages, like the one on Friday, from happening: Have white-hat vigilante hackers take over the insecure Internet of Things that the Mirai malware targets and take them away from the criminals. Several hackers and security … [Link]
Mashable » Amber Tamblyn's unusual pregnancy announcement has a strong message
Amber Tamblyn just announced that she is pregnant in a think piece she wrote for Glamour. In the piece, she reflects a lot on the current presidential election, how Donald Trump's behavior has affected her and on the nation's perception of Hillary Clinton. SEE ALSO: Amber Tamblyn shares experience with sexual assault in wake of Trump's 'grabbing' comments Two weeks ago, … [Link]
Mashable » MoMA acquires latest masterpieces: The world's first emoji
The beloved emoji that we take for granted and use every day to transmit our deepest emotions have a history, and now that history will be protected as part of the Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) permanent collection. SEE ALSO: Interracial couples emoji app and hashtag launches to promote the film 'Loving' No, the museum isn't appropriating the emoji we regularly … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon to buy, then shut down, former Hulu CEO's video startup
Verizon is taking over Vessel, first by buying the online video startup and then by shutting down the service. Jason Kilar, former CEO of Hulu, launched the service in March 2015 with the hope of attracting YouTube stars and providing a similar hub of short-form video content. Viewers could watch videos for free with ads or pay a monthly or annual … [Link]
Mashable » Woman writes bad Yelp review because of a bodega cat, and the internet destroys her
Don’t mess with the bodega cats. Walk into any corner store a.k.a bodega in New York City, and you'll find a variety of household goods, beer, probably a deli and almost definitely a resident cat. The cats keep the rats and mice away and in return, they get to hang out inside and take naps on the chip shelf. @georgeferrer A … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron's monster dunks put finish on Cleveland's epic sports night
For Cleveland sports fans, Tuesday night was just about as good as it gets. The Indians offense erupted for a 6-0 victory in Game 1 of the World Series, while the Cavaliers received their championship rings across the parking lot. As if that wasn't enough for the city — which hadn't won a pro sports championship since 1964 before the Cavs … [Link]
Slashdot » Canadian Police Are Texting Potential Murder Witnesses
On Thursday, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will send text messages to anybody who was in the vicinity of a murder in the hopes that one of them will have information that can help catch the culprit. One of the recipients may even be the killer. Others may wonder how the police obtained their phone number in the first place, … [Link]
Mashable » The Microsoft Studio is powerful, but the Surface Dial is the real star
First, let's be clear: The Microsoft Surface Studio is not a "new category" of device, as company executives half-heartedly teased during the keynote leading up the big unveil. It is, fundamentally, an all-in-one PC. Microsoft has managed to give the device enough innovative features that it comes close to transcending the label, but it's still fundamentally a computer. It also happens … [Link]
Popular Science » Army Transports Could Carry Lasers By 2018
Military Self-defense lasers, for drone-killing, mostly Army lasers on trucks soon. [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Sues Nashville To Halt Rules That Give Google Fiber Faster Access To Utility Poles
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Comcast yesterday sued the Nashville metro government and mayor to stop a new ordinance designed to give Google Fiber faster access to utility poles. Comcast's complaint in U.S. District Court in Nashville (full text) is similar to one already filed by AT&T last month. Both ISPs are trying to invalidate a … [Link]
Mashable » Refreshing your browser made that huge DDoS attack seem much worse
While much of the internet was frantically trying to refresh their browsers on Friday, the folks at Dyn were facing a huge digital assault that appeared to be coming from just about everywhere. Their servers were swamped and, because Dyn provides domain name services to many of the most popular sites on the internet, that's all the online community was talking … [Link]
Mashable » Little time to recover as Italy hit by 2 powerful earthquakes
A pair of powerful earthquakes shook parts of Italy, collapsing buildings and snarling a major highway, just two months after a powerful earthquake in the country killed nearly 300 people. SEE ALSO: Dramatic photo captures nun texting friends after Italy earthquake The first earthquake, which hit at 7:10 p.m. local time (1:10 p.m. ET), measured a magnitude 5.5. Two hours later, … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton is holding her election party under a literal glass ceiling
Hillary Clinton sent out invites to her election party Wednesday at the Javits Center in Manhattan, and it looks like she picked the place for a very special reason. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton's excited face is every Chicago Cubs fan right now The 840,000 square foot venue, which sits on the Hudson River and has hosted numerous conventions, has one particularly … [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Says Yahoo Name Isn't Going Away
Verizon is treading carefully with Yahoo, but still wants to seal the deal. From a CNET report: "The deal makes strategic sense," said Marni Walden, the executive vice president of business innovation for Verizon and the person who pushed for the acquisition. "We won't jump off of a cliff blindly." She continues to believe there's value in the Yahoo name, … [Link]
Mashable » The self-driving revolution is being fueled by beer
This week, a self-driving truck, operated by Uber-owned Otto, drove 120 miles in Colorado to deliver 2,000 cases of Budweiser. It's a marketing stunt, for sure. But the barreling truck carrying 51,744 cans of beer — labeled with Otto — is quite symbolic of Uber's past, present and future. If there's one industry (other than taxicabs) that has contributed to the … [Link]
Mashable » New photos reveal widespread devastation of Great Barrier Reef
Scientists on Wednesday released new footage of the widespread devastation across Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The reef's northern section suffered the worst coral bleaching event in history earlier this year following an extreme underwater heatwave in 2015-2016. Bone-white branches and coral covered in predatory starfish now stand where healthy, colorful organisms once thrived. SEE ALSO: The Great Barrier Reef isn't dead, … [Link]
Mashable » Halloween-loving Paralympian outdoes himself yet again
Josh Sundquist lost his left leg in a childhood bout with cancer, but that does not stop him from going all out annually when it comes to Halloween. The Paralympian and motivational speaker shows off his creativity every year with his fresh costumes, from foosball figure to one-legged gingerbread man. Last year's iHop sign was pretty solid, but this year might … [Link]
Popular Science » An Implant For Overcoming Opioid Addiction
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Mashable » NatGeo photographer: Arrest of 'Afghan Girl' violates her human rights
Most people don't know her by name, but she's recognized as the "Afghan Girl" with her striking green eyes on the cover of a 1985 National Geographic magazine cover. Reportedly, the same girl — now a woman — has been arrested in Pakistan for having a fake identity card. According to the Associated Press, Sharbat Gula was arrested during a raid … [Link]
Slashdot » Dyn DNS DDoS Likely The Work of Script Kiddies, Says FlashPoint
While nobody knows exactly who was responsible for the internet outrage last Friday, business risk intelligence firm FlashPoint released a preliminary analysis of the attack agains Dyn DNS, and found that it was likely the work of "script kiddies" or amateur hackers — as opposed to state-sponsored actors. TechCrunch reports: Aside from suspicion falling on Russia, various entities have also … [Link]
Popular Science » UK's Iconic Red Telephone Boxes Will Be Replaced With Wi-Fi Kiosks
Technology Learning from New York's experience, they will not have in-kiosk web browsing capability London is replacing telephone boxes with wifi terminals… [Link]
Mashable » Women will have to wait another 170 years to close the wage gap
Women are going to get pay equality — they’ll just have to wait for another 170 years. That’s according to an estimate by the World Economic Forum assessing gender gaps when it comes to economic opportunities, political empowerment, education and health between men and women. SEE ALSO: Signs that American workers are winning While international figures from German Chancellor Angela Merkel … [Link]
Mashable » Artist slept five weeks in this inflatable "hotel room" in the sky
This is 'Hotel Rehearsal," an art installation the features an inflatable hotel room. While the bed is actually comfortable, this type of sleeping arrangement is not for anyone afraid of heights. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hotel Rehearsal, Art, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]
Mashable » iPhone 8 might come in three different sizes
Apple might be adding another screen size for the release of the iPhone 8 next year. In addition to a 4.7- and 5.5-inch iPhone 8, Apple might also sell a 5-inch model, according to sources who briefed the Nikkei Asian Review. SEE ALSO: iPhone 8 sounds like it'll share design similarities with the iPhone 4 Adding a new 5-inch model would … [Link]
Mashable » Soon you won't have to buy the EpiPen
EpiPen’s vicelike grip on the allergy shot market is about to be significantly loosened. A competitor, the Auvi-Q from drugmaker Kaleon Inc., is set to re-enter the fray after being recalled last year, giving consumers a choice between products once again. It's expected to hit shelves in the first half of 2017. SEE ALSO: How social media amplified anger over EpiPen's … [Link]
Slashdot » Noisy Coworkers And Other Sounds Are Top Distraction in Workplace, Study Says
Sounds, especially those made by other humans, have ranked as the top distraction in the workplace, according to design expert Alan Hedge of Cornell. A staggering 74 percent of workers say they face "many" instances of disturbances and distractions from noise. Hedge says the noise is generally coming from another person, though it's much more disturbing when it's a machine … [Link]
Mashable » Pixar swaps release dates for 'The Incredibles 2' and 'Toy Story 4'
Disney and Pixar have announced they are swapping the release dates of The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4. The Incredibles 2 is moving up a year to June 15, 2018, while Toy Story 4 is moving back a year to June 21, 2019. A studio insider tells Mashable that director Brad Bird is moving so quickly on The Incredibles 2 … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton responded to viral Death Row Records meme
She finally admits it. The question on everyone's mind since this meme went viral has been: Is Hillary Clinton's wardrobe inspired by Death Row Records talent? SEE ALSO: For her 69th birthday, Hillary Clinton got herself a nice tweet We gone sit here and act like Hillary Clinton ain't been representing Death Row Records at all 3 debates? pic.twitter.com/z6ZWzQJ6O6 — BlackGoldLuxury.com … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what you missed at Microsoft's big event
Microsoft wants video editors, artists, designers and animators to fall in love with Windows. And frankly anyone else, since according to the company, we're all creators. At their keynote in New York on Wednesday, the tech giant rolled out a number of updates and new products targeted at anyone involved in creative work, especially those working in 3D. SEE ALSO: Inside … [Link]
Popular Science » Zombies, Abominations, And Body Snatchers: Nature's Horrifying Parasites
Animals These creatures celebrate Halloween every day Zombies, abominations, body-snatchers—they're all real. Nature is full of monsters, but that’s also why it’s awesome. In honor of Halloween, here are six horrific… [Link]
Popular Science » HoloLens Will Now Let You Test Virtual Furniture In Your Real Home
Gadgets And the software will be available on cheaper headsets Microsoft announced new HoloLens features as part of the Creators Update at their Windows 10 event on October 26. [Link]
Mashable » Golden State Warriors lose their first game and people absolutely love it
The Golden State Warriors won a record 73 games last season. They made the NBA Finals in consecutive seasons, and boasted back-to-back Most Valuable Players when Steph Curry won the award twice. That was before the team signed Kevin Durant. Acquiring the former MVP in July put the Warriors' expectations through the roof. They went from being a dominant team to … [Link]
Mashable » The Shins return with the tender and eerie 'Dead or Alive'
"On a walk in a fragile state," warbles James Mercer as "Dead or Alive" begins, letting you know that it's business as usual for the Shins as they creep out of dormancy. Skulls swirl around and play acoustic guitar as Mercer mulls over anxiety and dips into nostalgia. The band debuted the song and another new track, "Rubber Balls," live … [Link]
Mashable » Why SK Gaming is favored to win the ESL Pro League Finals
SK is poised to bring home another trophy at the ESL Pro League finals in their home country of Brazil. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Counter Strike, Sk Gaming, Esl Pro League, and Esl [Link]
Mashable » Facebook to celebs: Play by the rules when promoting products
Prepare to start seeing more celebrity-endorsed ads on Facebook. The social network is now extending its rules about how verified profiles can share branded posts, officially letting stars and influential personalities monetize their Facebook audiences — something that was already happening but wasn't allowed. While celebrities have always used Facebook as a soapbox to push the brands that sponsor them, the … [Link]
Mashable » Channel badass female characters with these DIY Halloween costumes
Hey girl, need a badass Halloween costume? Look no further, because these DIY tutorials are here to help you transform into some of the most iconic female characters in television and film. SEE ALSO: 35 group Halloween costume ideas your friends will love Instead of being a princess for the third year in a row, this Halloween celebrate your love … [Link]
Slashdot » Repeat Infringers Can Be Mere Downloaders, Court Rules
A 10-year-old copyright case has prompted an interesting opinion from a US appeals court. In determining the nature of a "repeat infringer" (which service providers must terminate to retain safe harbor), the court found these could be people who simply download infringing content for personal use. The case was filed by recording labels EMI and Capitol against the since long … [Link]
Popular Science » Xiaomi's New Phone Beats Apple To Edgeless Display
Gadgets My, what a large screen you have Xiaomi announces a smartphone straight out of a science-fiction movie… [Link]
Mashable » 4 Air Force specialties that will keep your feet firmly on the ground
Paid content by the U.S. Air Force While U.S. Air Force pilots are a crucial component of our country's defense capabilities, there's more to being an airman than hitting Mach 3. The Air Force offers over 200 careers for STEM-minded individuals to pursue their interests, find their strengths and elevate their skills, all while serving their countryYou can translate your degree … [Link]
Mashable » Watch these hilarious synchronized dance moves in 'Overwatch'
If Overwatch had a blooper reel this would be it. Watch Reinhardt, Roadhog, Zarya, Mei, and D.Va dance on command in this video made by iDeViL360. The best part of the whole thing? They did these synchronized dances in live matches. How many times they were wiped out while trying to capture these clips? What did the opposing teams think … [Link]
Mashable » This is the baby photo of three stars forming 750 light-years from Earth
In a distant part of space, 750 light-years from Earth, three young stars are being born together while scientists are watching. Researchers think that stars condense out of clouds of dust and gas in various parts of space, and a new study in the journal Nature details what scientists have learned about the three nascent stars developing closely together in the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny' dance troupe delivers an amazing Michael Jackson medley
Never stop, Husky Raid crew. The team behind 2015's glorious Gwen Stefani and Backstreet Boys music videos, as choreographed in the video game Destiny, is back with an equally super Michael Jackson medley. We won't spoil all of it but, well… it is Halloween season. Husky Raid takes advantage of all the new tools and customization features in Destiny to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Sherlock' Season 4 has a premiere date and it's as early as 2017 will allow
No, seriously, what's earlier than the first day of the year? BBC announced via Facebook today that Sherlock will return after three years on January 1, 2017. SEE ALSO: Benedict Cumberbatch hints that 'Sherlock' may be coming to an end "The Six Thatchers" will be the first of three episodes including "The Dying Detective" and a third, unnamed episode. Star Benedict … [Link]
Mashable » Big changes are coming to 'Hearthstone' esports in 2017
After the 2016 World Championship in November, the competitive Hearthstone scene is getting some major updates. Hearthstone is adjusting its Championship Tour schedule to sync with the standard season schedule (which starts with new expansions in the spring), introducing seasonal global championships with regional playoffs, changing up competitive points and cups, upping prize pools and offering new ways to play. SEE … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our Ice Age ancestors skinned cave lions to make roofs for huts
Cave lion bones found near prehistoric huts in the La Garma cave in Spain show evidence of being skinned for fur, which the early humans seem to have used as roofs [Link]
New Scientist – News » Playing Grand Theft Auto can teach autonomous cars how to drive
Getting computers to recognise other cars is surprisingly difficult – but super-realistic video games can help train them up [Link]
New Scientist – News » One Per Cent
The next generation of Post-it notes, bitcoin bets on the US election, and souping up your car to take you for a spin [Link]
New Scientist – News » How to save ourselves from the invisible gas choking us to death
Cities are battling to meet legal standards for air pollution, but even that isn't enough to make air safe, says Michael Le Page [Link]
New Scientist – News » Paralysed people inhabit distant robot bodies with thought alone
Using a head-up display and a cap that reads brain activity, for the first time three people with spinal injury have controlled a robot and seen what it sees [Link]
New Scientist – News » Lying feels bad at first but our brains soon adapt to deceiving
Scans reveal that as we tell more and more fibs, our brains become desensitised to lying, allowing dishonesty to snowball [Link]
New Scientist – News » Smart lab rats filmed using hooked tools to get chocolate cereal
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]
Mashable » People really want to believe that this photo of Bill Murray is actually Tom Hanks
Let’s get something straight: This is definitely a photo of Bill Murray. And yet skeptics on the internet are pretty sure that, no, this is actually a photo of Tom Hanks making a baby cry. SEE ALSO: Noted Cubs fan Bill Murray is the White House press secretary of your dreams The photo, posted to the Reasons My Son Is Crying … [Link]
Mashable » 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' resumes production following Kim's Paris robbery
Brick by brick, selfie by selfie, the Kardashians are returning to their total domination of pop culture. A spokesperson for E! confirmed to Mashable that, "Full production has resumed on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” It's currently unclear if Kim Kardashian West's role in the series will be reduced while she takes time to recover and continues to stay out of … [Link]
Mashable » The Cleveland Indians manager has never lost a World Series game
Terry Francona, the Cleveland Indians manager who just can't stop flipping off TV cameras, is on a roll. His Indians beat the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night. But the victory marked more than just a one-game advantage for Cleveland in this historic Fall Classic. Francona has managed in three World Series, and he still … [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft’s Surface Studio Is A Tablet And Desktop In One Device
Gadgets The all new Windows hybrid computer will be available this November Microsoft updated its line of Surface products with all new options. [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Help Viewers Discover TV Shows Through an App
Apple plans to announce a new way for viewers to discover TV shows through an app, according to a report on USA Today. The app will release as soon as this week, the report adds. From the article: Described to network executives as "the Watch List," the app will recommend shows based on the content viewers access through their Apple … [Link]
Mashable » Pete Davidson credits Kid Cudi with saving his life
Kid Cudi has had a significant impact on both artists and fans, and since his admission into rehab for suicidal thoughts and substance abuse, the rapper has sparked serious discussions about mental health. Pete Davidson, the youngest cast member of Saturday Night Live, opened up about how the artist helped him deal with his own suicidal thoughts. SEE ALSO: Drake took … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Superfast therapy cracks multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
A new drug regime cures 82 per cent of people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis – and in less than half the time taken by current treatments [Link]
New Scientist – News » HIV jumped to the US in 1970 – 10 years before it was spotted
The HIV virus was in the US in the 1970s before it triggered the nation's AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, a new genetic study has found [Link]
New Scientist – News » Souped-up SIM allows mobile payments where there’s no network
A new device lets people make mobile payments in areas without cellphone coverage, aiding in parts of the world with limited mobile and banking access [Link]
Popular Science » A Liquid-Cooled Laptop
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Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Ultra-Thin, Pixel-Dense Surface Studio Touchscreen PC
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft's first Surface-branded desktop PC now exists, and it is called the Surface Studio. The PC features a 28" display with 13.5 million pixels, which means the display is roughly 63 percent denser than a "4K" screen at 3840×2160 resolution. That screen is also an astonishing 12.5mm thick. The specs we know so far: an integrated … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Energy-generating floorboard lights up 35 LEDs with one footstep
A cheap and biodegradable material made from wood pulp can turn footsteps into electricity – a useful complement to renewables like solar [Link]
Mashable » Slow TV finds life online with Facebook Live and Periscope
In a world where snappy short-form video is seemingly the way to go when it comes to keeping eyeballs on social media, it turns out people also quite enjoy watching…. not very much at all. Video streaming tools like Facebook Live, Periscope and YouTube are full of fast paced action. But recently there has also been an increasing trend towards … [Link]
Mashable » Family gives sick dog the best last day ever
One can only hope your last day on earth will be surrounded by loved ones like Daisy the beagle's was. After a long life filled with walks and plenty of fetch, 13-year-old Daisy was put down on Tuesday, but not before she had a final day filled with pampering and all the human food a dog could eat. Victor Flores, 22, … [Link]
Mashable » Girl with head stuck in pumpkin is really committed to Halloween
Halloween pro tip: Don't stick your head in your jack-o'-lantern. While carving pumpkins with her family, this girl playfully stuck her head inside her pumpkin, only to get stuck. The video gets progressively more interesting as her siblings try (and fail) to help. You can actually hear the girl's muffled voice from inside the enormous pumpkin. While the video's description … [Link]
Mashable » Someone created a giant Donald Trump portrait on a cornfield in Italy
As if these U.S. presidential elections weren't crazy enough, a giant portrait of Donald Trump has suddenly popped up in a cornfield near Verona, Italy. SEE ALSO: Trump gets another October surprise: Michael Moore unveils 'TrumpLand' Artist Dario Gambarin has used his tractor to draw the yuge portrait on a 25,000-square-meter field. via GIPHY He also wrote "Ciao" beneath Trump's left … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Wicket Labs Launches API Monitoring and Reporting for the Non-Engineer
Wicket Labs officially launched yesterday with the goal to fix what Wicket Labs CEO, Marty Roberts, calls the cloud's "blind spot." The company reports that the average media company relies on 14 third party APIs. When an issue arises with one of the APIs, such companies usually hear about it from the worst possible party: a consumer who has experienced … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Muppet Babies' are back and cuter than ever
The primetime version of The Muppets was apparently a little too grown up for some viewers (the mockumentary sitcom was cancelled by ABC after one season), but Disney is hoping that a revival of Muppet Babies will hit the nostalgia sweet spot for longtime fans and their kids. SEE ALSO: Kermit, Miss Piggy have first tension-filled interview together since break-up The … [Link]
Mashable » James Franco knows Clinton is the closest thing to a Hermione administration
The 2016 election has made the impossible come true — James Franco is a voice of reason. The actor and whatever else he is endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Instagram with the highest praise he could think of: "Her secret service name is Hermione, because she's a fucking wizard." Well, witch, but whatever Franco. Maybe you were trying to avoid … [Link]
Mashable » AIDS came to the U.S. in 1970, years before anyone knew what it was
To Richard Burns, New York City in the 1980s felt like a war zone. When he wasn't caring for friends stricken with AIDS or mourning their death, Burns was protesting in the streets, urging public officials to confront this mysterious disease afflicting the gay community. "It felt at the time like we were in a war, and the enemy was not … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘Autism therapy helped my child speak’ – a mum hails new method
Louisa Harrison explains how a parent-led intervention – the first to have lasting benefits for children with autism – helped her communicate with her son [Link]
Mashable » Tokyo Comic-Con prohibits men cosplayers from dressing as women
Tokyo’s Comic-Con has banned male cosplayers from dressing as female characters. A statement on the official site says it is "prohibited" for men to wear female clothing. That extends to transparent costumes and excessive skin exposure. The move has raised eyebrows in Japan. SEE ALSO: Superheroes and supervillains ruled New York's Comic Con The website Kotaku notes that "the ban uses … [Link]
Mashable » Americans want legal weed now more than ever
Americans are more in favor of legalizing marijuana now than ever before. A series of recent polls ahead of Election Day show the trend toward favoring legalization has only grown since the last time millions of Americans went to the polls in 2014. SEE ALSO: More people were arrested for weed possession last year than violent crimes like murder A Public … [Link]
Slashdot » In China, Some Apple Users Opt For iPhone Makeover Rather Than Buy New
Instead of buying a new iPhone model, some Chinese iPhone owners are giving their old models a makeover to look like the latest version — a trend that could dent Apple's efforts to boost sales in what has been its biggest growth driver. Catherine Cadell, reporting for Reuters: Online sites offer shoppers makeover kits, false cameras and even dust plugs … [Link]
Popular Science » Windows 10 Will Let You Create Tournaments And Broadcast Your Games
Gadgets Updates for Xbox and Windows Microsoft's Xbox makes use of the company's new Windows 10 Creators Update… [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West asks fans to sing for Kid Cudi 'so he can hear it' from rehab
It’s been a messy season of subtweets and musical digs between Kid Cudi, Kanye West and Drake. The three rappers have traded jabs since September and the latest tally finds the internet annoyed at Drake for trivializing mental health. Meanwhile Cudi and West's friendship seems to be on the mend. West dedicated a song to his frequent collaborator and asked his … [Link]
Mashable » Who is this mysterious doctor behind Trump and what does he want?
Donald Trump's rallies attract all sorts of people — including, apparently, doctors in full uniform. At a rally in Sanford, Florida, on Tuesday, a man wearing a lab coat and a stethoscope stood behind Donald Trump at the podium. What this "doctor" was doing there, and why he was in full costume, nobody knows. SEE ALSO: Diseased, depressed and drunk: A … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft brings 3D capture and animation to the masses
Microsoft has introduced capturing objects in 3D on a smartphone camera and importing and manipulating them within its new version of Microsoft Paint on an updated Windows operating system. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Paint 3d, Microsoft Paint, Cameras, and Windows [Link]
Mashable » Teaching your mom to use VR is a perfect way to pass the time
Looking to settle her mother's nerves, Megan Kelley writes that she and her siblings introduced mom to the terrifying world of virtual reality. "After a month in the Intensive Care Unit, we finally got a call that our dad would be getting a double organ transplant," Kelley wrote. "In the intense early morning hours prior to our dad being brought … [Link]
Mashable » Inside Microsoft's plan to bring 3D to everyone
There’s a model of an odd-looking boat on a tabletop in front of me, and a woman is capturing it with her phone's camera. Only she's not just snapping a photo of the thing — she's moving around it, shooting a full 360 of the object, scanning every detail from every angle. She's using a Microsoft phone to do it. That … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's Mi Mix concept video forgot to thank sci-fi great Stanley Kubrick
China's Xiaomi impressed with its Mi Mix concept phone on Tuesday. But one aspect that some may have missed was the company's use of science fiction to promote its next-gen device. Specifically, one video showing off the Mi Mix is basically a mini-sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. The one-minute spot puts Xiaomi's smartphone in the role of … [Link]
Popular Science » World's Biggest Alien-Hunting Project Takes Aim At Mysterious Star
Space If there's a megastructure around Tabby's Star, this is our best shot at hearing the aliens that built it Today scientists will start searching for hypothetical aliens using the most powerful alien-hunting equipment available. [Link]
Mashable » Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg and Anna Kendrick talk sexting in Ellen's 'Never Have I Ever'
Poor Martha was just trying to play the game. On Tuesday afternoon, Ellen DeGeneres was joined by Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg and Anna Kendrick for an enlightening game of "Never Have I Ever." All eyes turned to Martha, however, when the lifestyle mogul revealed she has a sexting past. Watch the playful threesome get very candid above. Teaching your mom to … [Link]
Mashable » This weird, tiny cylinder controls the new Surface Studio PC
At Microsoft's keynote in New York on Wednesday, the company unveiled a curious little puck, called the Surface Dial, that can be placed directly onto the new Surface Studio's screen. The Surface Studio is Microsoft's first all-in-one Windows 10 PC, that seems directly aimed at architects, designers, artists, animators and other professionals working in creative fields. SEE ALSO: 3D emoji are … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google’s neural networks invent their own encryption
Using machine learning, computers have come up with codes that let them send secret messages to each other – but they’re still a long way off humans [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Unveils Windows 10 Creators Update, Coming in Early 2017
Microsoft today announced Creators Update for Windows 10. The company said Creators Update will release with a slew of new features at no charge in early 2017. From a report on Fortune: The Windows 10 Creators Update lets users on mobile devices take three-dimensional photos by scanning an object as they walk around it. It also allows for 3D graphics … [Link]
Mashable » Uber wants people to make apps for its drivers
Uber is opening up a new API to developers — this time focused on drivers. The ride-hailing company has created a new way to let developers pull information about Uber drivers: Their profile data, trip data and data on their earnings, to start. The API is Uber's latest offering to developers. In the past two years, the company has opened its … [Link]
Mashable » Kesha recorded 22 songs she would absolutely love to unleash on the world
Kesha’s been busy behind the scenes creating new music amidst her ongoing legal battle, but don't break out the glitter quite yet. According to a new T Magazine profile, Kesha wrote and personally recorded 22 songs that, as of now, haven't seen the light of day. Song titles include “Rosé,” “Learn To Let It Go,” and "Hunt You Down." SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » The 7 scariest movie moments of all time
Although there are a lot of great horror movies being made these days, CineFix wanted to take a look at the very scariest moments in cinema history. What makes us jump out of our seats? Why do some horror-movie moments fall flat while others make our skin crawl and fill us with existential dread? Most importantly, do you agree that these … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Goonies' recut as a terrifying thriller
The 1985 classic hit is turned into a thriller for Halloween and we could not be more freaked out! Trailer Mix is a biweekly series that reimagines your favorite film trailers as entirely different genres. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Helmet cam captures horrifying wingsuit crash into trees Two dudes get super pumped when they see a semi-truck running from … [Link]
Mashable » Will Ferrell resurrects George W. Bush impression to call out Donald Trump and Billy Bush
There’s something that's been missing from this year's comedic election coverage. Kate McKinnon has played a great Hillary Clinton and Alec Baldwin has stepped up to the plate as a phenomenal Donald Trump, but Will Ferrell's iconic portrayal of former president George "Dubya" Bush hasn't seen the light of day this year—until now. The comedian whipped out his Texan accent on … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks wants in on the 'Splash' remake with Channing Tatum
LOS ANGELES — Tom Hanks wants to make a Splash with Channing Tatum as the mermaid. The Associated Press asked Hanks on the Inferno red carpet Tuesday night whether he would be involved in the project that Disney started developing over the summer. SEE ALSO: 'Deadpool 2': 7 types of directors who have what it takes to shoot the sequel "No … [Link]
Mashable » Everything your small business needs to know about the evolving world of marketing
What the heck is an "influencer"? Marketing has changed a lot since the glory days of Madison Avenue – and for small business owners, sometimes the best solutions are ones you can implement yourself. To master the art of inexpensive digital marketing, you'll need to get acquainted with social media campaigns, SEO and, of course, influencer programs. Luckily, the amount you … [Link]
Mashable » 25 lessons on leadership your business can’t live without
I’m grateful each and everyday that I’ve been fortunate enough to be in a leadership position without jeopardizing my integrity. But, it hasn’t been the smoothest of roads. I’ve definitely made my fair share of mistakes along the way and am constantly working on making sure that I never repeat them. How have I been able to do that? By following these … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Bringing in experts
It’s okay to need help sometimes. Tap a couple experts who can help you take your brand to the next level. Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Crafting a great story
Effective marketing is really just about communicating your values in a way that's meaningful to the customer. Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Leveraging SEO
Search traffic can be a huge asset to your business, but only if your content is authentic and useful. Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Choosing your channels
Small businesses rely on email marketing to learn about customers and deliver timely, personalized offers. Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Man puts on his Sunday best before dancing on a bucking mechanical bull
There are certain occasions when wearing a suit is the most appropriate thing you can wear. Riding a mechanical bull is not one of these occasions. However, this man proves that wearing a suit on a mechanical bull is no hinderance; his moves are incredibly smooth. It's impressive if you can stay on a mechanical bull for more than a … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft introduces Arena, a custom tournament creator for Xbox One and PC
For competitive gamers that don't quite meet the criteria to compete in professional tournaments all around the world, Microsoft is introducing Arena. Announced at the Microsoft Windows October event, Arena is a new feature on Xbox One and Windows PCs that allow gamers to create and play in custom tournaments, marking the company's entry into the world of esports. Xbox One … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Using influencers in marketing
Find influencers who are relevant to your audience, both geographically and socially. Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Slashdot » Those Facebook Live Videos From Space That Are Going Viral Are Fake, NASA Confirms
Earlier this morning, a Facebook Live video allegedly showed a live feed of the International Space Station (ISS). The video has gone viral on the internet, with more than 17 million views, two million likes, and 400,000 shares. The only problem: that video feed is fake, a NASA spokesperson told Mashable. It said, "there is no spacewalk being conducted outside … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Optimizing sales channels
Determine where your brand really stands out, and invest in the mastery of those channels Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft announces a super sleek and powerful all-in-one PC
And now you can add desktop PCs to the portfolio of devices Microsoft makes. Joining the Surface family is the new Surface Studio, the company's first all-in-one Windows 10 PC. It'll start at $2,999 and will be available in limited quantities this holiday season. SEE ALSO: Cheaper VR headsets starting at $299 are coming in 2017 The computer is made of … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Picking the right metrics
Don’t get caught up on views or impressions – sales are what truly matter. Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft turned their Surface Book up to eleven
Microsoft just turned things to eleven for its Surface Book laptop. Microsoft's Panos Panay called it the most powerful laptop ever created. At $2,399, available today, and out in November, the Surface Book will provide lag-free computing. SEE ALSO: Cheaper VR headsets starting at $299 are coming in 2017 The mobile computer has up to 2x the graphics performance over its … [Link]
Mashable » 3D emoji are coming to Microsoft's new Paint 3D
Microsoft is breaking emoji out of 2D. As part of a free update coming to Microsoft Windows 10 in early 2017 announced Wednesday, users will soon have the ability to create 3D emoji and other objects right in Microsoft Paint 3D. SEE ALSO: What to expect from Microsoft's big event on Wednesday The emoji can be uploaded directly to Facebook, Instagram … [Link]
Mashable » Twitch should be worried about Game Broadcasting for Windows 10
It might not have a flashy name like Twitch does, but Game Broadcasting for Windows 10 is a threat to the current industry leader in live video game streaming. Microsoft finally revealed what its plans are for Beam, the Twitch-like service it acquired back in August. The Game Broadcasting feature, announced during the company's Oct. 26 event, is powered by that … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Telling stories with video
You can build greater audience engagement by "showing" rather than "telling." Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Creating word-of-mouth advertising
Your customers will always be your greatest advocates, so create experiences that make them happy. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Marketing, Supported, Business, and Marketing [Link]
Mashable » Sinister UK Taco Bells put Kit Kats in a quesadilla
It’s every late night drunken craving you ever wanted wrapped up in one, edible pouch. Chocolate. Carbs. And Taco Bell. Taco Bell's UK locations (sorry, they haven't yet made their way stateside) currently feature quesadillas made with chocolate chips and Kit Kat bars, reports Brand Eating. A photo posted by Taco Bell UK (@tacobelluk) on Oct 17, 2016 at 11:48am PDT … [Link]
Mashable » Just One Thing: Making your products visible
Consider new and creative ways to expose your product to potential customers. Read more…More about Justonething Marketing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]
Popular Science » Hang Pictures Perfectly With This Math-Whiz Measuring Tool
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Mashable » For her 69th birthday, Hillary Clinton got herself a nice tweet
When your birthday rolls around, don't just depend on gifts from other people. It's important to give yourself a little something, too. For example, Hillary Clinton gave herself a nice tweet for her 69th birthday on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Adele disses Donald Trump at concert with Clinton in the audience Okay, fine, it was probably tweeted by someone on her campaign … [Link]
Mashable » Bisected house with apartment tower built right next to it is a bit mad
Around the world, apartment blocks are springing up in cities in lieu of older houses. But this apartment in Sydney, Australia is pretty bizarre. It's a semi-detached house, sliced in half, and a five-story apartment block has been built snugly right next to it. SEE ALSO: Australia sweetens deal for backpackers looking for a working holiday The neighbour in the remaining … [Link]
Mashable » Ciara and Russell Wilson confirm that a baby is on the way
Despite a crowdfunding strategy to break them up, and some tweets and comments from a certain rapper, it looks like nothing can really slow down the love story between Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara. The happy couple announced on Monday that they will be expecting their first child together. SEE ALSO: Please admire this baby's seriously addictive laugh … [Link]
Popular Science » China's Army Hosts An Autonomous Robot Contest
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Called "Overcoming Obstacle 2016" The PLA showcases a wealth of domestic research on autonomous robot vehicles. [Link]
Mashable » Go from human to superhuman with these DIY Halloween costumes
Halloween is fast approaching, which means one thing: you're going to need a super costume. If you're overwhelmed with the seemingly endless wardrobe options out there, fear not. When in doubt, dress as a Marvel or DC character. These DIY tutorials are here to salvage your Halloween and teach you how to transform from mere mortal into superhuman on a … [Link]
Mashable » Cheap 'mixed reality' headsets that support AR and VR are coming in 2017
There are two computing headset camps right now: virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive and augmented reality headsets like Microsoft's HoloLens. At Microsoft's Windows 10 event on Wednesday, the company announced a handful of new hardware partners that will be producing affordable "mixed reality" headsets that support virtual reality and augmented reality, starting at $299. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft just relaunched Paint, and it's exactly what you think it is
While we've all moved on from Microsoft Paint, Microsoft is still holding onto it like a precious child. At Wednesday's big Microsoft Event, the company relaunched the old school drawing application that you probably spent hours on in high school and haven't thought about in years – with a 3D twist. SEE ALSO: Watch Microsoft's 'Imagine what you'll do' event right … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Super-cold winters in the UK and US are due to Arctic warming
The warming of the Arctic is affecting the jet stream winds, bringing more cold snaps that persist for longer to the UK and US [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Paint 3D, the Biggest Update Ever To the Classic App
Microsoft is releasing a revamped and modernized Paint app for Windows 10 that let people draw and convert things in 3D. The company announced the app at its keynote today where it stressed the future of making things in 3D. The Verge adds:Users can take photos and easy turn portions of the photo into 3D objects. Along with the app, … [Link]
Mashable » Puppy swallows a garden windmill and the X-ray is mind-boggling
LONDON — A puppy is at home recovering after eating a rather strange and definitely inedible object that required surgical intervention. The pup's human parents realised something was amiss when they discovered a half-eaten windmill ornament from their garden inside the 4-month-old labrador's kennel. SEE ALSO: Tiny dog seriously enjoys riding enormous slide Surgeon Ben Garland safely removed the 45cm (1.5ft) … [Link]
Popular Science » "Creators Update" To Windows 10 Focuses On 3D Design
Gadgets Newest version of Microsoft's operating system is all about creation Microsoft introduces Windows 10 Creators Update at their October 2016 event… [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone' is teasing its next card expansion around Gadgetzan
The next Hearthstone expansion is coming, and it looks like it's coming from the Goblin outpost Gadgetzan. The official Hearthstone Twitter teased an upcoming expansion with a postcard saying "Greetings from Gadgetzan" over an image of the coastal Goblin town, located in the desert of Tanaris. If Hearthstone continues the pattern of alternating adventure and expansion releases, expect a whole bunch … [Link]
Mashable » Helmet cam captures horrifying wingsuit crash into trees
BASE jumper Eric Dossantos, 30, from San Diego, California, is lucky to be alive after a horrifying wingsuit crash left him with multiple broken bones. Dossantos was "flying" using a wingsuit at a speed of 90 mph in picturesque Chamonix, France, on Sept. 29 when he misjudged and clipped the top of a tree, sending him spinning back to earth. … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft shows off its fun side with Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft is launching a new update to Windows 10 next year that will focus on 3D multimedia, social sharing and gaming. The Creators Update is coming in spring 2017, Microsoft announced at a press event in New York City Wednesday. It will be a free download for all Windows 10 users. The new update will come with Paint 3D, which will … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Announces Atom E3900 Series – Goldmont for the Internet of Things
Intel has announced the Atom E3900 series. Based upon the company's latest generation Goldmont Atom CPU core, the E3900 series will be Intel's most serious and dedicated project yet for the IoT market. AnandTech adds: So what does an IoT-centric Atom look like? By and large, it's Broxton and more. At its core we're looking at 2 or 4 Goldmont … [Link]
Mashable » The best ‘Civilization VI’ leaders for all four victory types
It’s good to be the king, but what kind of king — or president or despot — should you be? With Civilization VI’s 20 leaders and four different major victory conditions, you might be wondering which are the best for taking over the world. Ghandi, for example, is not the best guy to lead your people into war. SEE ALSO: 10 … [Link]
Mashable » Uber in talks with Indian Railways to offer pick-up, drop to passengers: Reports
Uber is in talks with Indian Railways on a number of proposals, aimed at offering taxi services to get passengers to the station and drop them home, according to the Economic Times. SEE ALSO: Uber, Ola to offer rides to Indian government departments with no surge pricing Uber has proposed setting up kiosks outside railway stations, assisting passengers with booking rides to their … [Link]
Mashable » Someone smashed Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
A heated election is coming (finally) to a close but things are getting uglier and uglier as Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was reportedly smashed by vandals early Wednesday morning. SEE ALSO: An exhaustive video of the worst Donald Trump insults Deadline reports that the act happened around 5:45 a.m. Hollywood time on Wednesday morning, when a … [Link]
Mashable » Baby whose dad paid $40 to hold him is now charging for hugs
You probably heard about Ryan Grassley, the dude who was charged $39.35 for making skin-to-skin contact with his newborn baby in the hospital. Now, Grassley is charging others $39.35 for hugging his baby. SEE ALSO: One man was charged $40 to hold his newborn baby "Hey Reddit I'm the dad who was charged $39.35 to hold my son at the hospital. … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga has a very important question for Matt LeBlanc
The debate to determine which friend from Friends is the best friend becomes even more convoluted when you ask an actual Friends friend. Still with me? Let me explain. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga in 'Carpool Karaoke' slays beyond all expectations In an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Lady Gaga posed a question to actor Matt LeBlanc … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny wearable robots drive around your body, are extra pair of hands
‘Rovables’ are a look at what the future of wearable tech may look like. Right now, wearables like Apple Watch are stationary. But what if countless, fingernail-sized robots can assemble on your arm to form video screens and disassemble to check your vitals and tap you on your shoulder when you get an alert? That is the future 'Rovables' are anticipating, … [Link]
Popular Science » 13 Science-Themed Halloween Costume Ideas For 2016
DIY Because sexy Harambe is in poor taste 13 Halloween costumes from this year in science… [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Now Use Amazon's Alexa On The Fire HD 8 Tablet
Gadgets Amazon Echo voice features arrive via free software update If you like the Amazon Echo, the company's tablets are about to get much better for you… [Link]
Mashable » Apple bets on Reliance Jio as iPhone sales in India increase 50%
India is continuing to show growth in iPhone sales, as most other countries including China are slowing down. The sales of iPhone grew by more than 50 percent in the country during the most recent year. "We believe we're just beginning to scratch the surface of this large and growing market opportunity," Tim Cook said. Apple CEO now believes he has … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, hipsters: The skinny tie is over
Buried on page 86 of the October J. Crew catalog is a sentence to chill the blood of any man who has shopped for clothing in the past five years: “We widened our ties by ¼” to keep up with today’s changing proportions.” It is almost an aside. Nearly an afterthought! But for the loyal J. Crew neckwear client, who has … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's new Note7 update will cripple the phone's battery capacity
Shortly after the first recall of Samsung's Galaxy Note7, which was due to the phones' batteries overheating and catching fire, Samsung pushed an obligatory software update, which reduced the devices' battery capacity to 60%. Now that the phone has been fully recalled and discontinued, some owners are still holding onto it. So Samsung is pushing a similar update in Europe, which … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Fiber Pauses Operations, CEO Leaves, and About 9 Percent of Staff Is Being Let Go
The future of Google Fiber has been shaky ever since Google's parent company, Alphabet, was founded. The original plan was to expand Fiber's blazing fast internet service to more than 20 cities, with the goal of eventually delivering nationwide gigabit service. However, Alphabet hit the reset button on those plans Tuesday. Not only is Google Fiber CEO Craig Barratt leaving, … [Link]
Mashable » Hugh Laurie charms again with excitement over Hollywood star
LONDON — Hugh Laurie is known for being remarkably humble despite his impressive career. The English actor, one of television's highest paid stars, made waves in America through his leading role in the medical drama House between 2004 and 2012. And now, the two-time Golden Globe winner has joined the likes of Brits such as Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Sir Ridley … [Link]
Mashable » 5 awkward money convos you're gong to have at work (and how to handle them)
My office is dog-friendly, and luckily I have a friendly dog. While I’d love to bring Odie into the office, there’s no easy way to get him there without driving my car into Manhattan and paying for parking (I generally take the subway). I joked with a co-worker that if everyone in the office gave me 50 cents, I could bring … [Link]
Mashable » Those Facebook lives from space are fake AF
UPDATE: Oct. 26, 2016, 3:18 p.m. BST A NASA spokesman denied to Mashable that the feed was accurate. There is no spacewalk being conducted outside the International Space Station today. A Facebook Live video allegedly showing a live feed of the International Space Station (ISS) is going viral on social media though there are several doubts on its authenticity. The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Kamikaze cells wage biowarfare and fight viruses with viruses
When a giant virus attacks one marine predator, it sacrifices itself to make viruses that kill the attacker [Link]
Mashable » These illustrated affirmations will brighten any of your bad days
Affirming a woman's feelings and experiences can help her get through the toughest of times. That uncomplicated philosophy is the driving force behind Toronto-based artist Hana Shafi's work, which has found huge success on social media for its relatable, comforting messaging. SEE ALSO: 5 black artists using their work to fight mental health stigma Shafi — who illustrates under the name … [Link]
Mashable » 'Great British Bake Off' finale is tonight, and British Twitter is going to explode
LONDON — Alas, all good things — even cake — must come to an end. Tonight brings the finale of the Great British Bake Off, as well as the end of an era as the beloved British television series transitions from the BBC to Channel 4. And British Twitter. Can't. Even. SEE ALSO: The hamster recreation of 'Great British Bake Off' … [Link]
Mashable » How Singapore companies are offering apartment viewings in VR
SINGAPORE — For many homebuyers, picking a new apartment means going down an endless journey of showrooms. But some real estate companies in Singapore are trying a different approach, to avoid the cost and time needed to construct a traditional display space. SEE ALSO: 'The Simpsons' celebrates 600th episode with virtual reality short In a first for a property developer in … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch Game 2 of the World Series
The Cleveland Indians took Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night, shutting out the Chicago Cubs, 6-0. Here's how you can watch Game 2 on Wednesday: Time: 7:08 ET (pushed up an hour because of weather in Cleveland)TV: FOXStreaming: Fox Sports Go and MLB.TV SEE ALSO: Kyle Schwarber hit a double seconds after broadcasters said he would strike out … [Link]
Mashable » Please admire this baby's seriously addictive laugh
You know why you're here. You're one of those people who love the sound of a baby's laugh, and boy, this one in a video by YouTube user Cynthia Foo is rather quite addictive and very heartwarming. It kinda makes you want to have children. Kinda. Lady Gaga in 'Carpool Karaoke' slays beyond all expectations Clumsy baby koala isn't quite sure how … [Link]
Mashable » The internet can't decide whether these legs have white paint or oil on them
So someone tweeted a picture of two bare legs with a simple question: "Are these legs shiny and oily or are they legs with white paint on them?" SEE ALSO: Maybe if we combine all the memes they will die and end our pain Clearly Kayden didn't know he was reopening Pandora's box for the first time since The Dress. … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Iceland drops mic after being told she's 'too fat' for beauty pageant
LONDON — Miss Iceland has quit an international beauty pageant after being told by staff "to lose weight for the finals" and that she had "too much fat" on her. SEE ALSO: People are outraged that Miss Great Britain was 'de-crowned' over sex scene on reality show Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir posted her handwritten "goodbye letter" on Instagram, explaining her reasons for dropping … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Refactoring JavaScript – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Refactoring JavaScript" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-10-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Clumsy baby koala isn't quite sure how to get up a tree anymore
Poor Mason the baby koala isn't helping his species' notoriety for being just a tad dopey. After a bit of a play with his mother at Port Stephens Koalas in Australia, Mason makes a run so he can try and climb his tree home. Unfortunately, he totally forgets how to do that whole 'climbing a tree' thing. Big night on … [Link]
Mashable » Dudes do 25 celebrity impressions quicker than you can do most things
What could you do in two-and-a-half minutes? If you're Australian comedy group stuntbear, you'll try and nail 25 celebrity impressions for the hell of it, as they did in a YouTube video. While there are a few efforts on the slightly dodgy side (hint hint, Homer Simpson) — it's a mostly spot-on effort. Especially considering many of us could only … [Link]
Slashdot » Russia Unveils 'Satan 2' Missile Powerful Enough To 'Wipe Out UK, France Or Texas'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Telegraph: Russia has released the first image of its new nuclear missile, a weapon so powerful that it could wipe out nearly all of the United Kingdom or France. The RS-28 Sarmat thermonuclear-armed ballistic missile was commissioned in 2011 and is expected to come into service in 2018. The first images of … [Link]
Mashable » Pussy Riot's new single has an empowering message against Trump
Pussy Riot are back with an single that celebrates the vagina and hits back at Donald Trump after his "grab them by the pussy" boast. SEE ALSO: Pussy Riot unveils video in support of Russian opposition leader The Russian punk band debuted the 'Straight Outta Vagina' song on Tuesday, featuring Pussy Riot's balaclava-clad Nadya Tolokonnikova wearing white clerical robes and recruiting … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga in 'Carpool Karaoke' slays beyond all expectations
There was no way a Lady Gaga-James Corden carpool karaoke session could disappoint, and it most certainly does not. The two deliver a positively soulful performance, but it's the chat in between the tunes that makes this one truly exceptional. SEE ALSO: Listen to Lady Gaga's ludicrously catchy new song, 'A-YO' For example, who knew that Gaga owns around 400 … [Link]
Mashable » It's 2016 but a Singaporean TV show put an actor in blackface
Oh boy, what was Mediacorp thinking? In an episode of the Singapore national broadcaster's web drama I Want To Be A Star, an actor was put in blackface with an afro wig for comic effect. The script also reportedly contained numerous racial slurs. For example, the plot involved a casting director searching for an African actor, to which a character suggested … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Pay gets in-app payments, expands to more countries
Samsung’s mobile payment platform Samsung Pay, which lets users keep all their credit and debit cards in virtual form on their phone and use them for contactless payments, is getting a host of new features in the U.S., and it's expanding into more countries. By the end of the year, Samsung has announced, the service will be available in Malaysia, Russia … [Link]
Mashable » People can't believe the 'Friends' cafe in Singapore wants to charge a $720 membership fee
SINGAPORE — Central Perk SG, Singapore's latest themed cafe, revealed its S$1,000 ($720) membership fee in a Facebook post on Tuesday night. The cafe is modelled after the popular sitcom Friends, and has drawn much interest since news of it opening here broke early this year. SEE ALSO: 11 outdated technology moments from 'Friends' on its 22nd anniversary According to the cafe, … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Goonies' recut as a thriller will keep you up at night
The 1985 classic gets a freaky little Halloween makeover. Trailer Mix is a biweekly series that reimagines your favorite film trailers as entirely different genres! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, and Richard Donner [Link]
Mashable » The LG V20 is a safe, dependable upgrade, after the failure of modular G5 smartphone
SEOUL, South Korea — With the Samsung Galaxy Note7's untimely demise, fellow South Korean smartphone maker LG has an opportunity to slide its new flagship V20 into the gap in the market. In its home country, where domestic brands tend to do better, that seems to be panning out. The country has reportedly sold 7,000 units daily, with sales doubled since … [Link]
Mashable » A teenager is suing websites for making fun of his mullet with memes
An Australian teenager is suing a small handful of publications for making fun of his luxuriant hair style, after an image of the man became immortalised in memes. In what could be described as one of the most surreal legal records published in recent times, Ali Ziggi Mosslmani says Daily Mail Australia, The Daily Telegraph and KIIS radio defamed him through … [Link]
Mashable » Orphaned possum and zookeeper have a pretty adorable bromance
If hearts could smile, the friendship between this teeny orphaned ringtail possum and a zookeeper would have you positively beaming from the chest. The video comes from Symbio Wildlife Park, located south of Sydney, Australia. It's a short collection of tender and fun moments between a possum named Gaz and his human compadre and sometime Symbio staff member, Jarred. Little … [Link]
Slashdot » Nuclear Plants Leak Critical Alerts In Unencrypted Pager Messages
mdsolar quotes a report from Ars Technica: A surprisingly large number of critical infrastructure participants — including chemical manufacturers, nuclear and electric plants, defense contractors, building operators and chip makers — rely on unsecured wireless pagers to automate their industrial control systems. According to a new report, this practice opens them to malicious hacks and espionage. Earlier this year, researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Man charged with attempted murder after entering Miranda Kerr's house
A 29-year-old Australian man has been charged with attempted murder after breaking into former Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr's Malibu home. Shaun Haywood a.k.a "Esra" allegedly broke into the beauty entrepreneur's home to deliver a letter, the L.A superior court was told. SEE ALSO: It's a 2016 love 'Story': Miranda Kerr and Snapchat's Evan Spiegel are engaged When confronted by a … [Link]
Mashable » A Cubs fan's World Series diary: Game 1 goes from memorable to nightmare
Tuesday night should have been amazing. A magical experience for Cubs fans, myself included. The team's first World Series game in 71 years. But what should have a been a dream became a nightmare before I finished my first beer. SEE ALSO: 5 storylines to follow during the 2016 World Series With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening their season across the street … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter needs your help with the color of its Diwali emoji
Much like last year, Twitter plans to celebrate Diwali in India with a dedicated emoji for the festival of lights. But this time the company is also ensuring that its users can customize how the emoji – a picture of diya (a traditional earthen lamp) – looks. SEE ALSO: Twitter now has an emoji for India's 'Bigg Boss' TV show Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Microsoft's 'Imagine what you'll do' event right here
While the event name is pretty cryptic, Microsoft's event on Wednesday will certainly reveal some major updates to the Windows 10 and the company's lineup of Surface devices, and likely much more. If you want in on the action, we got you covered. The New York event starts at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, but if you didn't get an invite, you … [Link]
Mashable » Adele disses Donald Trump at concert with Clinton in the audience
Hillary Clinton went to an Adele concert on Tuesday night to celebrate her birthday and got a pretty amazing present: an endorsement. Clinton, who turned 69 years old on Wednesday, was partying in Miami (also known as fundraising) and decided to watch British superstar Adele perform at American Airlines Arena. SEE ALSO: Le Tigre reunites for a pro-Hillary anthem complete with … [Link]
Mashable » Newt Gingrich to Megyn Kelly on Fox News: 'You are fascinated with sex'
Megyn Kelly and Newt Gingrich locked horns Tuesday night in a Fox News segment that ended with an argument over the term "sexual predator." It started off with a debate over whether Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump still had a chance to win the election. SEE ALSO: Emma Watson really wishes she could vote in the U.S. elections Kelly said … [Link]
Mashable » Complaints of racism against 'white males' in ad rejected
The Advertising Standards Board of Australia has officially refuted complaints that an advertisement celebrating diversity was discriminatory towards "white males." Several complaints were made to the ad watchdog, calling the Meat and Livestock Association (MLA) commercial "You Never Lamb Alone" inspired vilification towards white men. SEE ALSO: Lamb ad moves away from controversy with cheeky message about diversity The ad's cheeky … [Link]
Mashable » Men's rights documentary screening cut after online backlash
Tough break, Melbourne MRAs. A cinema in Melbourne has cancelled a scheduled screening of so-called "sexist" film, The Red Pill, after an online petition demanded the screening be canned. The feature documentary that focuses on the Men's Rights Activist (MRA) movement in the United States was called "misogynistic propaganda" by the creator of a Change.org petition, Susie Smith, after news broke … [Link]
Slashdot » Renewables Overtake Coal As World's Largest Source of Power Capacity
The world's largest source of power capacity is now renewables, as roughly half a million solar panels were installed every single day last year. In addition, two wind turbines were erected every hour in countries such as China, according to the International Energy Agency. Financial Times reports (Editor's note: may be paywalled; alternate source): Although coal and other fossil fuels … [Link]
Mashable » 3 moments in film that will give you all the feels
Movies have a way of making us feel, whether it's in the music, the acting, the writing, the composition or all of the above (and usually, it's all of these things working together). But at its core, cinema is a medium of moving pictures so we chose the best visuals in movie history that evoke the deepest human emotions. Check out … [Link]
Mashable » Your Google Fiber dreams have probably just been crushed
Sorry, LA, Dallas, and San Jose. Your Google Fiber hopes have been put on hold…perhaps forever. Google announced Tuesday that it was freezing any plans to expand into eight "potential cities," with the other metropolitan areas on the list being Jacksonville, Florida; Oklahoma City; Portland, Oregon; Tampa, Florida; and Phoenix. Not only that, Craig Barratt, CEO of Google Access, is stepping … [Link]
Mashable » Kyle Schwarber hit a double seconds after broadcasters said he would strike out 3 times
Before Tuesday night, Kyle Schwarber hadn't played in a major league game since April 7. The Cubs slugger went down with an ACL tear that night, and missed the entire regular season. After getting activated from the disabled list on Saturday and playing two minor league games, Chicago took their chances on a rusty Schwarber, embedding him in the starting lineup … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2346: Note 7 recall deniers!
You’ll get my Note over my dead body! [Link]
Mashable » 'This Is Us' just revealed why Jack and Rebecca aren't together anymore
This recap contains spoilers for This Is Us Season 1, episode 5, titled "The Game Plan." This Is Us has finally revealed why Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) aren't together in the present day. As many fans have suspected since the season premiere, Jack is dead. We're not okay.Image: NBCIn episode 5, "The Game Plan," we learned that Rebecca … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's Annual Sales Fall For First Time Since 2001
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: Apple just posted its first annual sales decline since 2001, the year it launched the iPod and kicked off a tremendous run of groundbreaking products. The tech company revealed Tuesday that annual sales fell to $216 billion in the 2016 fiscal year ending September 30, from a record $234 billion in 2015. … [Link]
Mashable » Forget baseball, everybody is stoked about free tacos
Congratulations, America. Francisco Lindor just stole you a free taco. Taco Bell's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" campaign runs every year during the World Series, and awards customers a free taco when a player steals a base during the Fall Classic. Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor didn't wait long, stealing second in the first inning of Game 1 against the … [Link]
Mashable » The most emotionally provoking visuals in cinema
Movies often bring us to a certain emotion at a specific time in the story. These moments are largely in part due to the composition of an image. We've compiled the top three of these moments in film. Check out our CineFix YouTube channel for more videos. Jason Nash swings right into the most iconic dance scenes Watch: Muay thai champ is … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Create AI Program That Can Predict Human Rights Trials With 79 Percent Accuracy
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Computer scientists have created an AI program capable of predicting the outcome of human rights trials. The program was trained on data from nearly 600 cases brought before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), and was able to predict the court's final judgement with 79 percent accuracy. Its creators say … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Nash swings right into the most iconic dance scenes
Watch as Vine star Jason Nash stumbles upon some of the most iconic dance sequences in move history. "Scene Stealers" is a new series where your favorite comedians find themselves inside famous movie scenes. Subscribe to Mashable Watercooler on YouTube for new episodes. Watch: Muay thai champ is 39 weeks pregnant, still trains like a Queen Green Day fan nails 'Dookie' song … [Link]
Mashable » Josh Norman's concussion perfectly embodies two of the NFL's biggest flaws
Josh Norman was ready. After blasting the NFL a couple weeks ago for its double standard on player celebrations, the Washington Redskins defensive back had something elaborate planned for Sunday's game, a bold celebration that would've challenged that double standard, head on. But in a game where Norman was locked and loaded, ready to fire shots at the NFL, one of … [Link]
Mashable » Tributes paid to Dreamworld victims, as it's revealed two children survived
A small glimmer of hope has emerged in the aftermath of the horror accident at Australia's Dreamworld theme park. The incident left four adults dead Tuesday, including a pair of siblings and a couple. Two young girls aged 10 and 13 have survived the tragic Thunder River Rapids ride malfunction. On Twitter, Queensland police said it was "Almost a miracle that … [Link]
Mashable » Vine star Jason Nash gets footloose in iconic dance scenes
Vine star Jason Nash steps his way into fan favorite dance sequences in Scene Stealers, a new series where comedians find themselves inside famous movie scenes. Subscribe to Mashable Watercooler on YouTube for new episodes. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Patrick Swayze, Usher, Kevin Bacon, and Footloose [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Has Created 'Detailed Mockups' of iMessage For Android
One of the biggest features on iOS that isn't available on Android is iMessage, an instant messaging service that allows users to send information over Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and other forms of internet access to other iOS or OS X users. Earlier this year, there were been rumors swirling around the possibility of the service coming to Android due to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Spider-eating bug muffles web vibrations to sneak up on prey
It’s a silent assassin. To eat a spider, the long-necked giraffe assassin bug has to snap web threads without being noticed – and avoid being devoured itself [Link]
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