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 » Float calmly through the International Space Station with this new NASA video

Thursday 27 October 23:42:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25997%2f6921c396607b48b48799279612d23380Feed-tw Feed-fb A soothing new 18-minute video from NASA lets you float through the nooks and crannies of the International Space Station in ultra high definition. The fly-through starts in the station's cupola, a set of huge windows that let astronauts and cosmonauts look down on Earth from above.  SEE ALSO: Those Facebook Lives from space are fake AF From there, the … [Link]

Slashdot » Oracle Will Officially Appeal Its 'Fair Use' Loss Against Google

Thursday 27 October 23:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The massive Oracle v. Google litigation has entered a new phase, as Oracle filed papers (PDF) yesterday saying it will appeal its loss on "fair use" grounds to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. For a brief recap of the case: after Oracle purchased Sun Microsystems and acquired … [Link]

Mashable » This mom is so over Red Ribbon Week

Thursday 27 October 23:37:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263350%2fpsaFeed-tw Feed-fbSpirit weeks for drug awareness and prevention during school are weird — and this mom is not afraid to point out why.  Melissa Radke made a video to explain what is wack about making her kids dress up in bright colors to prevent them from doing drugs. "You know why I drive to Target to buy camo socks and a tie-dye … [Link]

Mashable » It's Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton in 'Epic Rap Battles of History'

Thursday 27 October 23:20:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26018%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Epic Rap Battles of History has launched its latest election-themed episode. On Wednesday, the Maker Studios digital show released its Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton showdown, which has already amassed 1.4 million views. The Emmy-nominated series, which is going into its fifth season, takes prominent figures (in history and fiction) and has them battle against one another with (what else?) … [Link]

Mashable » This guy dropped his phone in the most disgusting toilet

Thursday 27 October 23:20:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25885%2fthumbaFeed-tw Feed-fb This is what it's like to drop one of your most valued possessions into one of the worst places.   Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26025%2ffd5c8698c41240b2be822b439eee5840New Zealand police back at it again with the epic dancing for Diwali Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26018%2fsddefaultIt’s Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton in 'Epic Rap Battles of History' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25955%2f6e649a89bb17482880008d82bdcb63c4Watch Trump supporters attempt to say something nice for Hillary Clinton's birthday Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25961%2f835f8bc23fa9427d9274753466219e52‘Willy wanging' TV gaffe is another delightfully … [Link]

Mashable » With the Touch Bar, Apple has turned its back on touchscreen laptops

Thursday 27 October 23:18:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262965%2fappleFeed-tw Feed-fbFor a few years now, PC makers have been making laptops with touchscreens. Some can be folded into tablets, some not, but the trend has been prevalent enough for Microsoft to rethink its entire strategy circa Windows 7 and optimize its desktop OS to work in two different modes: desktop and tablet mode. Opinions on how well that works vary; personally, … [Link]

Mashable » The best Vines of all time are right here

Thursday 27 October 23:07:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26016%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_4.05.06_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAs Twitter kills off Vine, let's pay tribute to the six-second video masterpieces that brought so much joy to the internet.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Vine Is Over, Vine, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Slashdot » Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'We're Going To Kill Cash'

Thursday 27 October 23:00:00 UTC 2016

At a media event on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the Touch ID on the new MacBook Pros will make it incredibly easy for people to do online money transactions. After the event, speaking to reporters Cook made a bold statement about how he sees Apple Pay. CNET reports: "We're going to kill cash," he said. "Nobody likes … [Link]

Mashable » This is why Apple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar will take biometric security mainstream

Thursday 27 October 22:58:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263355%2fpy987Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s new MacBook Pro has introduced us to the interface power and emoji glory of the Touch Bar, but the addition of fingerprint authentication promises to change more than just the laptop's looks.  SEE ALSO: Apple unveils new, thinner and lighter MacBook Pros with 'Touch Bar' and Touch ID sensor By adding fingerprint authentication, the MacBook finally catches up to the … [Link]

Mashable » The Oscar Map: 2 movies break ahead on the road to the Dolby Theatre

Thursday 27 October 22:57:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262983%2f5836a9feafb44695bd96fc237289a768Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Awards season is a marathon march, not a sprint, and the path is dotted with pitfalls and surprises. Indeed, the awards landscape has changed since the debut of Mashable’s Oscar Map prior to the start of the three fall festivals — Venice, Toronto and Telluride.  Some films have announced themselves as contenders, like Hidden Figures, Silence and Live … [Link]

Mashable » Admit it: Microsoft is now a braver, more innovative company than Apple

Thursday 27 October 22:49:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262998%2fsurfacestudiodraftpositionFeed-tw Feed-fbI’ve been an Apple fanboy since I bought my first Macintosh IIsi — complete with color CRT monitor! — secondhand from a friend at college in 1993.  There followed my first color Powerbook in 1996, my cool purple plastic iMac in 1998, my 2003 Powerbook G4 (the first aluminum one, which Steve Jobs introduced with the unforgettable equation "Power + Sex … [Link]

Popular Science » Apple's MacBook Event In 90 Easy Seconds

Thursday 27 October 22:34:46 UTC 2016

Apple's MacBook Event in 90 Seconds Gadgets Those Apple guys really drone on, don't they? Those Apple guys really drone on, don't they? It took them two hours to announce an app and three computers—we cut the whole shebang all down to 90 seconds. Because we… [Link]

Slashdot » A Radiologist Has the Fastest Home Internet In the US

Thursday 27 October 22:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Jason Koebler via Motherboard has interviewed James Busch — a radiologist and owner of "the first 10 Gbps residential connection in the United States" — at a coffee shop in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Motherboard reports: "For reference, the Federal Communications Commission officially classifies 'broadband' as 25 Mbps. His connection is 400 times faster than that. Busch found … [Link]

Popular Science » Look At The Shattered Remains Of The ESA's ExoMars Lander

Thursday 27 October 22:16:45 UTC 2016

ESA Mars Lander Fragments From HiRISE Camera Space Scattered robot dreams New photos from NASA's HiRISE camera show the partial remains of the ESA's Martian rover. [Link]

Mashable » The guy behind those insane jump videos has been arrested

Thursday 27 October 22:15:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262944%2fc867de1f087f479fad78c39cf8d45e3fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe man with an internet-famous collection of incredible death-defying jump videos has been arrested. Anthony Armer, the 28-year-old known as 8booth on Youtube, attracted an online following with cringeworthy GoPro videos that show him climbing atop high places like hotel balconies and ocean cliffs and freely leaping into the pools or oceans below.  SEE ALSO: Dude barely lands absolutely insane 4 … [Link]

Mashable » Rest in peace, Vine. Sports fandom will never be the same 🙁

Thursday 27 October 22:13:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263340%2fsportsvinethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbDelightful absurdity resides at the core of sports fandom, and perhaps nowhere is that delightful absurdity better captured than on the social video platform Vine.  Scratch that — nowhere was the inherent, giggly absurdity of sports better captured than on VineTwitter, which bought Vine in 2012, announced Thursday morning that it plans to shutter the app that introduced infinitely looping six-second … [Link]

Popular Science » Google's Daydream Labs Is Creating Virtual Reality In VR

Thursday 27 October 21:59:41 UTC 2016

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Mashable » A real 'Will & Grace' revival series is finally in the works

Thursday 27 October 21:48:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263146%2fwill_and_grace_Feed-tw Feed-fbThis year's presidential campaign may be particularly divisive, but it did bring at least one group of people together — the cast and creators of Will & Grace, who reunited to film an election-themed special in support of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton last month.  Now, rumor has it that the team behind the hit NBC comedy are considering reuniting for real … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Debuts New 'TV' Guide and Watchlist App For Apple TV, iPhone and iPad

Thursday 27 October 21:46:49 UTC 2016

Even though the Apple TV news was considered "boring" by many livestream viewers waiting to catch a glimpse of the new MacBook Pros, there were several big announcements worth mentioning. For starters, Apple announced a new app called "TV" that will "allow you to track your favorite shows and movies across the video apps across the Apple TV platform." What … [Link]

Popular Science » Bye Bye, BlogNet

Thursday 27 October 21:45:55 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Boxplot Time to do that hero-walk off into the sunset. It's the end of an era on our little corner of Popsci.com… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bump hiding in 20-year-old data could be undiscovered particle

Thursday 27 October 21:39:13 UTC 2016

After re-analysing millions of particle decays in an old physics experiment, one physicist has found a tantalising bump that could signal a new particle [Link]

Mashable » This very formal letter is the perfect response to a dick pic

Thursday 27 October 21:35:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26000%2fc5162a03627e41998a8365ad6526d78aFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're a woman in 2016 who has used social media at least once in your life, you have received an unwarranted dick pic from a stranger. That's just a fact. While the typical response is to ignore and block the creepy dude whose body and tiny brain are attached to said dick, Sarah-Louise Jordan went a different route: She responded … [Link]

Mashable » Girls with autism may mask condition with social skills

Thursday 27 October 21:34:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262877%2fap_16287683057928Feed-tw Feed-fbThink autism and an image of an awkward boy typically emerges. The developmental disorder is at least four times more common in boys, but scientists taking a closer look are finding some gender-based surprises: Many girls with autism have social skills that can mask the condition. And some girls are born without autism despite the same genetic mutations seen in boys … [Link]

Mashable » You will definitely trip over your new MacBook Pro and destroy it

Thursday 27 October 21:33:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263003%2fapple-charger-headerFeed-tw Feed-fbApple debuted a new line of MacBook Pros on Thursday, and they're missing something important: a MagSafe charger designed to protect the pricey computers when you blunder into their power cords in coffee shops, in conference rooms, and in the middle of the night. SEE ALSO: Apple unveils new, thinner and lighter MacBook Pros with 'Touch Bar' and Touch ID sensor … [Link]

Mashable » fsociety this Halloween with an easy 'Mr. Robot' costume

Thursday 27 October 21:32:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262811%2fnup_173599_0148Feed-tw Feed-fbHello, friend. If you're feeling uninspired and bored of capitalism this Halloween, there's no better way to simultaneously protest and support the system than by purchasing a Mr. Robot-inspired fsociety mask being released just in time for the spookiest time of year. Whether you pair it with a basic black hoodie or a more formal top hat and tails, you can … [Link]

Mashable » Let's not forget the black Vine stars that turned the app into an art

Thursday 27 October 21:30:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263240%2fap_206521705335Feed-tw Feed-fbBlack Vine stars altered the way the world sees and speaks.  They created iconic videos, changed our language, influenced advertising campaigns and much more.  SEE ALSO: Vine's last tweet may have told us the end was near The volume of creativity itself became something of an icon, but that volume was shut off on Thursday as Twitter announced the end of … [Link]

Mashable » Google's mobile ads business is booming

Thursday 27 October 21:30:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263165%2f363b74e4bb8b41a3b4457c0df2a82afbFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle and  Facebook currently have a near-duopoly stranglehold on the mobile ads market. But the trajectory of each company's growth in the sector has worried some of the search giant's investors, who see the social network eating into Google's share of the business. Thursday's earnings release from Google parent Alphabet, however, suggests the company's efforts to turn this situation around have … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Imposes ISP Privacy Rules and Takes Aim At Mandatory Arbitration

Thursday 27 October 21:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Federal Communications Commission today imposed new privacy rules on Internet service providers, and the Commission said it has begun working on rules that could limit the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in the contracts customers sign with ISPs. The new privacy rules require ISPs to get opt-in consent from consumers … [Link]

Mashable » These are the apps Apple's new MacBook Touch Bar lets you use

Thursday 27 October 21:23:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263075%2ftoucba087Feed-tw Feed-fbAlthough Apple's new laptop interface was leaked days before Thursday's event, the new Touch Bar nevertheless impressed with an array of new software-meets-hardware functions. SEE ALSO: Everyone's talking about Apple's new 'emoji bar' Offered in the new 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the MacBook Pro, the full color, multi-touch strip changes based on the application you're using, giving you a touch … [Link]

Mashable » Funny or Die launches series with Ben Schwartz, Cap'n Crunch

Thursday 27 October 21:21:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263084%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_1.01.44_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Comedians Ben Schwartz and Lauren Lapkus give the classic morning talkshow a twist in a new digital series called The Earliest Show. The comedy series, which launched Thursday, explores what would happen if a morning show was actually done in the middle of the night. Schwartz, a Parks and Rec alum, came up with the idea after Cap'n … [Link]

Mashable » How the new MacBook Pros compare with Microsoft's Surface Book i7

Thursday 27 October 21:17:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263249%2fmac_vs_surfaceFeed-tw Feed-fbApple and Microsoft both announced new laptops aimed at professionals this week. Apple's got its new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with their fancy new Touch Bars and Touch ID sensors, and Microsoft got its supercharged Surface Book i7. SEE ALSO: MacBook Pro's crazy Touch Bar puts emoji, controls and more right in your keyboard It's funny how Apple has resisted … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's new Touch Bar looks like an ergonomic nightmare

Thursday 27 October 21:15:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263085%2fap_16301701755119Feed-tw Feed-fbApple made the MacBook Pro's new Touch Bar the star of Thursday's event. The company devoted much of the 82-minute keynote showing it off and demoing how it can be used with an array of third-party apps. But while emoji and photo filters and Dj apps all looked neat, there's one aspect of the Touch Bar that Apple conveniently glossed over: … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Halloween books we love reading

Thursday 27 October 21:14:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262198%2f10742418385_95467372fc_oFeed-tw Feed-fbSure, Halloween is the time for candy and costumes. But it's also the perfect time to settle down with a good, scary book In honor of Halloween, this week on the MashReads Podcast, we take a deep dive into the world of horror reading. SEE ALSO: 9 Books Scarier Than Any Horror Movie Join us as we chat about what we … [Link]

Popular Science » Silkpunk Sci-Fi Author Ken Liu Talks Fantasy, Technology and the Future of the Human Race

Thursday 27 October 21:13:05 UTC 2016

silk punk From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News An interview with the author of The Grace of Kings and The Wall of Storms Liu spoke with Nexus Media about “silkpunk,” tech culture, and what today’s innovators can learn from science fiction. [Link]

Popular Science » Watch The Best Science Vines One Last Time

Thursday 27 October 21:13:04 UTC 2016

Science Our favorite six-second science bites from the discontinued video service Here are our favorite six-second science bites from the discontinued video service. [Link]

Mashable » Penguin gets custom wetsuit to keep her warm

Thursday 27 October 21:11:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25996%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter experiencing feather loss at SeaWorld, this female Adelie penguin got outfitted with a wetsuit by the park’s costumer. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Animal Rescue, Social Good, Seaworld, and Animal [Link]

Popular Science » The Wall of Storms

Thursday 27 October 21:08:59 UTC 2016

The Wall of Storms From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News An excerpt from the new book Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula prizes, Liu recently shared his insights on creativity and energy tech in an interview with Nexus Media. [Link]

Mashable » 'League of Legends' Worlds finals preview: SK Telecom T1 vs. Samsung Galaxy

Thursday 27 October 21:07:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263058%2fleagueworldsFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter one month of League of Legends surprises, upsets and heartbreaks, two South Korean titans will face each other in the 2016 World Championship finals: SK Telecom T1 and Samsung Galaxy.  The action begins on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET. All of the action will be available to watch live on Twitch.  In one corner: SK Telecom T1, the … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the full keynote from Apple's MacBook event

Thursday 27 October 20:54:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262176%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_10.50.50_amFeed-tw Feed-fbApple just unveiled new MacBook Pros and a new "TV" app for Apple TV on Thursday at the event in Cupertino. The highly anticipated MacBook Pro is thinner, sleeker and more powerful than previous models. It also comes in space gray. And the much-rumored Touch Bar, which replaces the row of function keys, came to pass. SEE ALSO: MacBook Pro's crazy … [Link]

Mashable » Adoptable dog shows off his vampire fangs just in time for Halloween

Thursday 27 October 20:48:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262681%2f8413bf11207046adbcacc270f60743d7Feed-tw Feed-fbWe haven't seen a fangs this cute since The Little Vampire. Milo, a 7-year-old Lhasa Apso rescue, is getting a lot of attention for his protruding bottom teeth, and looking a little bit like a vampire. Or a werewolf. Or just a cute pup with big teeth. The adorable pup has been the talk of the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in … [Link]

Mashable » Tickets to Game 3 of the World Series are really, really expensive

Thursday 27 October 20:48:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262936%2f229f0f6fb62b4b0eaaa73471710f7550Feed-tw Feed-fbWrigley Field is about to host its first World Series since 1945. The Chicago Cubs evened the series at one game apiece with a 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. After two games in Cleveland, the series heads 350 miles west for Game 3 on Friday.  And to see the Cubs' first World Series home game in 71 … [Link]

Slashdot » No New MacBook Airs as Apple Instead Makes Lower-End, $1,500 MacBook Pro

Thursday 27 October 20:45:00 UTC 2016

Alongside the two new MacBook Pros, Apple also unveiled a refresh for its popular MacBook Air lineup. The company is calling this: the MacBook Pro, same branding as the other two MacBook Pros. It's a lower-end version of the new MacBook Pros, with no "Touch Bar" (or the Touch ID) and is powered by a slightly slower processor. Starting at … [Link]

Mashable » Cameron Dallas' Netflix show gets a release date

Thursday 27 October 20:32:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263038%2f404fa273d8f4465e81a1c6f1b8ab87f8Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Netflix is hoping Cameron Dallas' teen fans will chase him to the streaming service. The Los Gatos based streaming giant announced Thursday that its new unscripted series Chasing Cameron will debut on Dec. 27 (just in time for winter break). NEW SHOW – See what REALLY happens on @Netflix Dec. 27th pic.twitter.com/hNIJpPNXFj — Cameron Dallas (@camerondallas) October 27, … [Link]

Mashable » Man makes quick stop at In-N-Out while being chased by the police

Thursday 27 October 20:29:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25999%2fc25df67d832f43779ea19d27eab0c4c0Feed-tw Feed-fbSometimes, you just need a burger and some fries, Animal Style. A police chase in the Phoenix area took a strange turn Wednesday when a suspect on the run decided he needed some food and stopped at an In-N-Out drive-thru. The suspect, identified as Josh Adkins, had outstanding warrants out for his arrest and failed to pull over when stopped by … [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama drops her own delightful shimmy for Hillary Clinton

Thursday 27 October 20:28:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26001%2fap_16301674961496Feed-tw Feed-fb It was the shimmy seen around the world. Back in September, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gave a playful shake of her shoulders during the first debate and the internet went nuts.  SEE ALSO: 'The Hillary Shimmy Song' is your new election anthem Only a month later at Thursday's campaign rally in North Carolina, first lady Michelle Obama had her … [Link]

Mashable » 'Willy wanging' TV gaffe is another delightfully rude blooper

Thursday 27 October 20:28:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25961%2f835f8bc23fa9427d9274753466219e52Feed-tw Feed-fb British morning television seems to be rife with hilarious bloopers. And you can certainly add this one to the list. Hosts Holly Willoughby and Ben Shephard of television show This Morning on Thursday were throwing back to a year when they were "wellie wanging," a sport played in a part of Britain where you have to throw a wellington boot … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you missed at Apple's MacBook event

Thursday 27 October 20:11:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f263147%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_2.51.57_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbOn the heels of Wednesday's Microsoft keynote in New York, Apple unveiled its own new products at an event Thursday at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California.  SEE ALSO: Apple doesn't need to build a car to get what it really wants If you missed the live stream, here's everything you need to know:  A Touch Bar comes to the new … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro Featuring OLED Touch Bar, Touch ID – Powered By Intel Skylake Processor

Thursday 27 October 20:08:22 UTC 2016

At an event on Thursday, Apple unveiled the new 2016 MacBook Pro. The redesigned MacBook Pro comes with "incredible extreme" all-metal body. The main attraction of the new MacBook Pro is an OLED touch strip at the top that Apple is calling the Touch Bar. The Touch Bar comes with a fingerprint scanner Touch ID that users can tap to … [Link]

Popular Science » The New Macbook Pro Can't Charge Your iPhone

Thursday 27 October 20:03:17 UTC 2016

Gadgets A Lightning to USB-C cable will cost you an extra $25 Apple's new Macbook Pro comes with 4 Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. Which works with 0 included iPhone cables. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Chimps and bonobos interbred and exchanged genes

Thursday 27 October 20:02:40 UTC 2016

Humans are not the only great apes to have had an ancient fling with related species. New evidence shows that chimps carry genes from bonobos [Link]

New Scientist – News » Male contraceptive pill works – but side effects halt trial

Thursday 27 October 20:02:39 UTC 2016

The injection was effective in nearly 96 per cent of couples, but researchers have voiced concerns over side effects including depression, muscle pain, acne and increased libido [Link]

Mashable » How to make 'Hamilton' jack-o'-lanterns this Halloween

Thursday 27 October 19:55:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25947%2fbf9ad4adb9c34d9fac2e014240164212Feed-tw Feed-fbAs if your obsessions with pumpkin and the Hamilton cast recording hadn't already peaked, the two can now seamlessly come together. Hamilton's Facebook page designed and shared three different images that fans can print out and use as stencils when carving jack-o'-lanterns this Halloween. SEE ALSO: 8 things we learned from PBS's excellent documentary 'Hamilton's America' Here are their three #HamiLantern … [Link]

Mashable » UberEats has surge pricing now

Thursday 27 October 19:53:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262886%2fbig-fresh-homemade-burger-by-foodies-feed-picjumbo-comFeed-tw Feed-fbUberEats now officially feels more like Uber than Grubhub.  The ride-sharing company's food delivery service will start incorporating surge pricing in select cities, Uber product manager Ben Dreier announced in a blog post Thursday.  Dreier didn't actually use the phrase "surge pricing." Instead, he said that UberEats customers would "pay more for delivery" when demand is high.  SEE ALSO: UberEats cash … [Link]

Mashable » Orlando Magic used their opening game to honor the Pulse Nightclub victims

Thursday 27 October 19:49:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262929%2fee679a26359d4f7cb7e997dd97ee2d28Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter experiencing the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history in June, the Orlando community is still finding ways to honor the 49 people who died in the attack. At the Orlando Magic's first home game of the regular season on Wednesday night,  the team paid tribute to them — as well as caregivers, first responders and others affected by the violence … [Link]

Mashable » Memes are bigger than Jesus (on Google, at least)

Thursday 27 October 19:45:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25951%2fscreen_shot_2016-08-01_at_12.34.21_pm.0.0-1Feed-tw Feed-fbCongratulations to memes, which — thanks to your Dat Bois and your Arthur fists and your problematic Pepe usage — have surpassed Jesus on Google.  The son of God had a good run. SEE ALSO: 11 meme-inspired costumes for Halloween 2016 WE DID IT PEOPLE.WE FUCKING DID IT.HOLY SHITpic.twitter.com/RgfAM2H9W2 — Quad (@Kuwaddo) October 25, 2016 Norwegian developer Dominik Salonen noticed this … [Link]

Popular Science » Check Out Apple's New Macbook. It's Badass

Thursday 27 October 19:41:25 UTC 2016

Gadgets The touch panel above the keyboard adapts to the app you're using Apple is bringing a touch panel to the keyboard of its Macbook Pro. [Link]

Mashable » We know about Ferguson's police brutality because of Vine

Thursday 27 October 19:38:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262596%2fap_549687215166Feed-tw Feed-fbWould the United States be talking about police brutality as much as it is today without Vine? It's a fair question to ask on Thursday, after Twitter announced it was ending the short-form video app. SEE ALSO: Police use facial recognition much more than you realize In Ferguson, Missouri, residents gathered in communities and city streets after an officer there fatally … [Link]

Mashable » Yep, Europe's Mars lander definitely crashed into the red planet

Thursday 27 October 19:35:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262885%2f758f078872294ac4ae30582cf3368fb9Feed-tw Feed-fbPoor little Schiaparelli. A new image beamed home by NASA's powerful Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) at the red planet shows that the European Space Agency's Schiaparelli lander did indeed crash hard into the world during its attempted landing on Oct. 19.  The MRO took a photo of Schiaparelli last week, revealing the site of the crater, but the new high-resolution photo … [Link]

Slashdot » Wikipedia Community and Internet Archive Partner To Fix One Million Broken Links on Wikipedia

Thursday 27 October 19:35:00 UTC 2016

More than one million formerly broken links in the English Wikipedia have been updated to archived versions from the Wayback Machine, thanks to a partnership between the Internet Archive, and volunteers from the Wikipedia community, and the Wikimedia Foundation. From a blog post: The Internet Archive, the Wikimedia Foundation, and volunteers from the Wikipedia community have now fixed more than … [Link]

Mashable » Instead of a new MacBook Air, Apple gave us a Touch Bar-less MacBook Pro

Thursday 27 October 19:11:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262878%2fmacbook_configurationsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe MacBook Pro sorely needed an upgrade, but so did the MacBook Air, Apple’s original ultra-thin laptop, which never ever got the Retina screen treatment.  Well, it was not meant to be. At today’s “Hello World” event, Apple’s Phil Schiller essentially killed off the Air by showing its replacement: the cheapest version of the new, 13-inch MacBook Pro.   SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » How brands make us love them

Thursday 27 October 19:10:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262562%2fheartbeat-163709_960_720-1Feed-tw Feed-fbLove is a complicated thing. We can’t always put our finger on why we love who or what we do, but we’re all looking for that feeling (and bonus points if our love relationships are reciprocal). Brands work this relationship magic on us, too. It’s just like the dance we do with a prospective partner — they have to hook us … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter is Shutting Down Its Video App Vine

Thursday 27 October 18:55:00 UTC 2016

Twitter's plan to refocus on its core business consists of laying off 9 percent of its staff, and also killing off Vine. The company announced today that it will shut down Vine's video app in the coming months. From a Recode report: Vine has been struggling for some time, so Thursday's move is surprising but not unbelievable. The app was … [Link]

Mashable » RIP Vine: Here's what users had to say about the platform's demise

Thursday 27 October 18:46:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262887%2f_92118064_vinelogoFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Vine's death, however inevitable it seemed, upset many digital influencers.  After all, earlier this week CBS's 60 Minutes featured "the influencers" aka some of the platform's biggest stars, many of whom live on the same floor in a building on Vine Street in Hollywood (yes, really). Many in the digital space considered that mainstream acknowledgement of Vine a … [Link]

Mashable » Blood Orange's mesmerizing 'I Know' video will lift you up

Thursday 27 October 18:39:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25987%2fb6c7e4aa8b334845ab047d6a6bbff9b3Feed-tw Feed-fb Blood Orange's latest video off his excellent album Freetown Sound keeps it simple. Well, simple for someone with the kind of raw, eccentric talent of Dev Hynes.  After delivering the first few stanzas earnestly to the camera, he's joined by Russian ballet dancer Maria Kochetkova in an empty studio freshening up traditional poses with moves of their own. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25877%2fsddefaultA deeper look … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple accessibility videos showcase real people using life-changing assistive tech

Thursday 27 October 18:32:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262051%2fsady_leadFeed-tw Feed-fbSady Paulson bobs her head skillfully from side-to-side, gently hitting the red and yellow buttons fixed to her wheelchair's headrest. Her head swings fluidly in a concentrated pattern: Left, left, right, left, right, left. As she taps the buttons, she carefully selects a clip of the Golden Gate Bridge on her iMac, the red structure gleaming against pale blue waters. Using … [Link]

Popular Science » Uber's Flying Car Ambitions Are Lofty And Ridiculous

Thursday 27 October 18:32:12 UTC 2016

Uber VTOL Concept Aviation The company hopes to offer affordable flying car rides by 2026 Uber wants a VTOL plane… [Link]

Popular Science » How To Milk A Devil

Thursday 27 October 18:32:07 UTC 2016

Animals A new study finds that Tasmanian devil milk can make a potent antibiotic Tasmanian devil milk is filled with compounds that kill antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA. [Link]

Popular Science » Apple Wants To Streamline Your TV Experience

Thursday 27 October 18:28:34 UTC 2016

Apple Special Event October 2016 Gadgets The new Apple TV updates are trying to change how you watch shows and sports The new TV app is a one-stop-shop for all your television needs… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brown pebble turns out to be first ever pickled dinosaur brain

Thursday 27 October 18:20:41 UTC 2016

The petrified specimen comes from a large plant eater such as Iguanodon, which lived about 133 million years ago, and whose brain was pickled in mud after it died [Link]

New Scientist – News » Soft robot with a mouth and gut can forage for its own food

Thursday 27 October 18:20:40 UTC 2016

The robot slurps biomatter from its environment to be entirely self-sufficient, and could one day be used in aquatic applications such as ocean clean-up [Link]

Mashable » A deeper look into Twitter's history

Thursday 27 October 18:17:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25877%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Twitter has been in the headlines lately after a failed deal to sell the company to Salesforce and even rumors of a Disney bid. Get to know the company a little better with "Hidden History." Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25952%2f5071f48da31d4810a03be446e64bd118This 'Stranger Things' and Peanuts mashup is perfection Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25955%2f6e649a89bb17482880008d82bdcb63c4Watch Trump supporters attempt to say something nice for Hillary Clinton's birthday Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262036%2f598316287_640This app will make any door sound old … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro Featuring OLED Touch Bar Key, Touch ID – Powered By Intel Skylake Processor

Thursday 27 October 18:15:00 UTC 2016

At an event on Thursday, Apple unveiled the new 2016 MacBook Pro. The redesigned MacBook Pro comes with "incredible extreme" all-metal body. The main attraction of the new MacBook Pro is an OLED touch strip at the top that Apple is calling the Touch Bar. The Touch Bar comes with a fingerprint scanner Touch ID that users can tap to … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone's talking about Apple's new 'emoji bar'

Thursday 27 October 18:14:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25989%2fcvysrkmwaaat_xkFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Thursday, Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro and with it a touch bar that many have already dubbed the "emoji bar."  Of course, Touch Bar gives you emoji#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/rItgC8kEe5 — Apple Event (@AppIeEvent) October 27, 2016 This new tool puts access to emojis — and plenty of other neat stuff — right on the laptop's keyboard, making it easier than … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's big new Netflix-style TV app is missing Netflix

Thursday 27 October 18:05:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262767%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_1.18.34_pm__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s pitch is that the future of TV is apps. Its fancy new home for all those apps has a pretty big hole — two, in fact. Netflix and Amazon are not a part of Apple's new TV app, which the company is calling "TV." The new app is designed to by a one-stop place for consumers to find shows, sports, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Swifts break record by staying aloft for 10 months at a time

Thursday 27 October 18:00:19 UTC 2016

Common swifts probably sleep and mate on the wing, and juvenile birds may fly even longer than adults – perhaps for two years non-stop [Link]

Mashable » 'Minecraft' is coming to where it belongs – TV

Thursday 27 October 17:58:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262704%2f7b9ef64b-4e20-435a-9742-88c0b84bc62aFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat’s one more? Minecraft is already playable on 14 different operating systems, but that number will rise to 15 when the world-building game comes to Apple TV. Apple boss Tim Cook announced during the company's Oct. 27 livestream that it would be released for the diminutive TV box by the end of 2016. SEE ALSO: 'Dragon Quest Builders' is for 'Minecraft' … [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK must face reality on climate impact of new Heathrow runway

Thursday 27 October 17:57:43 UTC 2016

We can’t pretend that emissions from aircraft are somebody else’s problem, says climate and energy expert Richard Black [Link]

Popular Science » Everything We Know About Our Neighbor Proxima b

Thursday 27 October 17:53:20 UTC 2016

Meet Proxima Centauri b Space A potentially habitable world only 4.2 light years away On August 24th, 2016, researchers announced the exciting news: that they had positively identified a planet about 1.3 times the size of Earth orbiting the red dwarf star… [Link]

Mashable » MacBook Pro's crazy Touch Bar puts emoji, controls and more right in your keyboard

Thursday 27 October 17:53:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262705%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_1.32.18_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbApple just changed the MacBook Pro — and keyboard design — in a big way. The new signature feature of Apple's high-end laptop is a "Touch Bar" in place of the function keys. The Touch Bar's virtual keys can morph to match the app you're using, which may speed up certain tasks… and certainly turn a few heads at your neighborhood … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Rob Gronkowski reveal Tom Brady’s beauty regimen while going undercover as a Lyft driver

Thursday 27 October 17:52:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25969%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Patriots player is the latest athlete to go undercover for Lyft. It seems no one recognized the famous footballer despite the pitiful wigs.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Rob Gronkwoski, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » AWR Launches v2 of its Cloud Developer API

Thursday 27 October 17:51:34 UTC 2016

Advanced Web Ranking (AWR), online rank tracking solution provider, has released v2 of its AWR Cloud Developer API. v2 was largely based on developer suggestions and feedback. AWR designed v2 to help users increase productivity and allow users to focus on their applications as opposed to tracking rank. [Link]

Mashable » Your Vines are safe — for now

Thursday 27 October 17:41:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262688%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f262443_2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f156743_2fap_982124641569Feed-tw Feed-fbVine is shutting down, but the app's videos are still safe for the moment.  The mobile app that records six-second video loops will shut down in the coming months, Twitter announced Thursday. But Vine users' videos will indefinitely stay as they are.  "Nothing is happening to the apps, website or your Vines today," Vine wrote in its announcement. "We value you, … [Link]

Mashable » Kylie Jenner warns fans about dangerous fake Lip Kits

Thursday 27 October 17:39:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262555%2f69c932f168f545c0ab35fc4c12c9a5e7Feed-tw Feed-fbKylie Jenner's Lip Kits are in insanely high demand, and scammers have taken note. Fake websites designed to mimic the official Kylie Cosmetics page are selling knockoff versions of her coveted products. The formulas for the lip kits in these counterfeit bottles, however, are not the same as Jenner's. And they might be really dangerous. SEE ALSO: Auntie Kylie lets North … [Link]

Mashable » Apple unveils new, thinner and lighter MacBook Pros with 'Touch Bar' and Touch ID sensor

Thursday 27 October 17:37:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262836%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_2.14.23_pm__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbFour years after dropping the DVD drive and switching to Retina displays, Apple's finally redesigned the MacBook Pros. The brand new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros are even thinner and lighter than before. The 13-inch  MacBook Pro weighs three pounds and the 15-inch weighs four pounds. And now they come in a space gray finish in addition to silver.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, Apple, but the name 'TV' already exists

Thursday 27 October 17:32:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262641%2f51c7c54b541a444ea3bcd07544e438f4Feed-tw Feed-fbAt today's Apple Macbook Pro event, Tim Cook announced the name for Apple's new TV-watching app: TV. Yep, it's literally just called TV. SEE ALSO: How to watch Apple's new MacBook Pro reveal Ultra confident Tim Cook seemed pretty proud of it. While the app allows users to access a ton of content and seems pretty easy to use, thanks to … [Link]

Mashable » The NFL's plunging TV ratings have become impossible to ignore

Thursday 27 October 17:30:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f260095%2faa0b6ec08e8f45a1ad6b73a8fb1c45b3Feed-tw Feed-fbIf NFL executives were hoping for relief after six weeks of tanking TV ratings, they'll have to keep on waiting.  After the season's seventh week, NFL ratings are still down — in some cases they're way down, despite optimistic headlines you may have read earlier this week. The question now: Is there any end in sight for the skid that has … [Link]

Mashable » Apple throws shade at Google with new iOS 10 stat

Thursday 27 October 17:29:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262628%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_1.03.54_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbIt wouldn't be an Apple event without a little shade, right? Apple CEO Tim Cook opened Thursday's keynote at the company's Mac event in Cupertino with a not-so-subtle burn aimed at Google. The subject was mobile operating system adoption, a noted sore spot for Google.  Cook announced that iOS 10, which was released last month, has now reached an adoption rate … [Link]

Mashable » 7 Vines that totally ripped the piss out of British politicians

Thursday 27 October 17:25:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262622%2fvinedeadFeed-tw Feed-fbVine is dead. SEE ALSO: Vine's last tweet may have told us the end was near Twitter in the coming months will shut down the mobile app that immortalised our politicians’ silly gaffes and awkward moments and played them on an infinite loop. However, while the internet mourns the loss of its beloved Vine, British politicians everywhere will be breathing one … [Link]

Slashdot » Web Bluetooth Opens New Abusive Channels

Thursday 27 October 17:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Recently, browsers are starting to ship Web Bluetooth API, soon to become a component of Web of Things. Web Bluetooth will allow to connect local user devices with remote web sites. While offering new development and innovation possibilities, it may also open a number of frightening security and privacy risks such as private data leaks, abuses … [Link]

Mashable » Apple TV gets new 'TV' app to make it easier to discover shows

Thursday 27 October 17:21:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262634%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_1.18.34_pm__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s big event on Thursday was rumored to be mainly focused on Macs, but the Apple TV got a little love, too. Apple announced a new app for its media streaming box called "TV" designed to make it easier for users to find and watch content without the need to manually dig into different apps. It's basically a TV guide. SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » How To Save Your Favorite Vines Forever

Thursday 27 October 17:17:25 UTC 2016

Technology The video looping service is going away, but the loops can live on Here's how to save your favorite Vines… [Link]

Mashable » Vine is dead, but these legendary Vines will live on forever

Thursday 27 October 17:17:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25967%2fvine-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s time to stop doing it for the Vine. Twitter announced on Thursday that it will shut down the video sharing platform in the coming months, breaking the hearts of Viners and Vine enthusiasts everywhere. We'll miss you, Vine, but you leave a stunning legacy — including these 30 classics. Like a fine wine, a fine Vine only gets better with … [Link]

Mashable » The first fossilized dinosaur brain was just identified in England

Thursday 27 October 17:15:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262206%2f44f0a1a97ddb4863bfb1dbf8cd54b6e6Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the ancient swamps of southeast England, a palm-sized clump lay pickling in river sediment for 133 million years. Then a fossil hunter found the stone in 2004. Scientists have now determined the clump was actually the fossilized brain tissue of a large leaf-eating dinosaur, possibly from a species similar to the Iguanodon.  The specimen is the world's first known example … [Link]

Popular Science » Giro Avance MIPS: The Safest Ski Helmet

Thursday 27 October 17:15:01 UTC 2016

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Mashable » 16-year-old makeup artist transforms body into a gruesome wonderland

Thursday 27 October 17:14:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25825%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_4.09.25_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’re really really sorry for bringing these photos into your life. Look, we're not too happy about it either. Rani Haese, a 16-year-old makeup artist from Australia, is so freakishly skilled at special effects makeup that her gory body parts will have you cringing well into November. SEE ALSO: Become Barb from 'Stranger Things' with a gruesome makeup tutorial Raniratt uses … [Link]

Mashable » In energy milestone, renewables overtake coal for first time

Thursday 27 October 17:14:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262230%2fsolarpanelschinaFeed-tw Feed-fbIn good news for the fight against global warming, solar and wind power grew so swiftly that they overtook coal last year to become the largest source of cumulative installed power capacity worldwide, according to a new report.  The finding that renewables eclipsed coal in 2015 comes from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has a track record of underestimating the … [Link]

Mashable » Raven-Symoné is leaving 'The View' for a reason that's so Raven

Thursday 27 October 17:11:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262580%2fpjimageFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Raven-Symoné is exiting The View after less than two seasons with the daytime talk show, but she's staying inside the Disney family.  The actress and host announced on Thursday morning's show that she'd be leaving The View before the end of the year to develop and star in a spinoff to her Disney Channel series, That's So Raven, … [Link]

Mashable » Vine's last tweet may have told us the end was near

Thursday 27 October 17:03:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262564%2f4ad7fcd985fd4bf2bf04209c4b1fa872Feed-tw Feed-fbThursday’s shocking news that Twitter is killing video app Vine may have been telegraphed in Vine's last tweet on Wednesday evening. SEE ALSO: So long, Vine. Twitter is shutting down the mobile app in coming months Published at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, Vine tweeted a video made shared by user "tzaddi" earlier in the week. The vine, … [Link]

Mashable » 11 facts you didn't know about Twitter

Thursday 27 October 17:01:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25946%2fhhtwitterthumbnologoFeed-tw Feed-fbFor one, the CEO dropped out of college Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hidden History, 140 Characters, Twitter Beaf, and Jack Dorsey [Link]

Mashable » Vine founder says don't sell your company

Thursday 27 October 17:00:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262572%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f262443_2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f156743_2fap_982124641569Feed-tw Feed-fbVine founder Rus Yusupov has some advice for the next generation of founders.  "Don't sell your company!" he warned on Twitter Thursday after news broke that Twitter would shut down Vine.  Don’t sell your company! — Rus (@rus) October 27, 2016 Yusupov founded Vine, a mobile app that records six-second video loops, in 2012. Twitter bought the app that same year … [Link]

Mashable » This 76ers fan is a perfect ambassador for the city of brotherly love

Thursday 27 October 16:57:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262285%2f9c9f037df0d343069f23153f5021ab50Feed-tw Feed-fbPhiladelphia fans are passionate, you have to give them that. At last night's Sixers game, one such passionate fan expressed his passion to Russell Westbrook after the the Oklahoma City Thunder star scored. His style? Two middle fingers and some choice words. SEE ALSO: Shaq, Yao and Iverson: The 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame class makes me feel old The fan … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Sales, Profits Dive on Note 7 Recall

Thursday 27 October 16:45:00 UTC 2016

Samsung's smartphone division struggled to breakeven between July and September as sales plunged due to the recall of its high-end Note 7. The smartphone giant said quarterly sales in its IT and Mobile Communications division were down 15 percent on the same period last year to 22.5 trillion Korean won (US$19.8 billion) while operating profit crashed 95 percent to 100 … [Link]

Mashable » Siri trolls iPhone users with terrible Halloween suggestions

Thursday 27 October 16:43:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262362%2fsiri-halloweenFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s crunch time: if you don't have a Halloween costume yet, there are only a few days until the spooky festivities kick off. The last-minute rush for a costume can be rough, filled with long lines, overpriced crap and endless options. But if you're still stuck on ideas a few iPhone users have noted that Siri has some (pretty awful) suggestions. … [Link]

Mashable » Ever wondered what Anne Hathaway would look like with a hi-top fade?

Thursday 27 October 16:36:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262391%2fap_750152333654Feed-tw Feed-fbJust in case you were curious as to what Anne Hathaway would look like if she were a male in the 1980s, we finally have an answer.  Twitter user @woahaydrian's keen eye spotted a sign outside of Joan's Barber Shop showing off different hairstyles — only the poster featured an unexpected image of Hathaway with a fierce flattop.  SEE ALSO: Anne … [Link]

Mashable » Apple once again breaks hearts by removing escape key

Thursday 27 October 16:26:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262437%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f259692_2fb4732c1c2cd14fdeabb0dfde9355d3b7Feed-tw Feed-fbApple has again mustered up the "courage" to toy with our emotions.  Prior to Apple's MacBook Pro event on Thursday, MacRumors reported a new update to macOS Sierra, which contained an image of a new MacBook Pro. The photo shows the device with speakers next to the keyboard and a brand new touch panel that appears to replace the function, escape … [Link]

Mashable » Check out Hayes Grier in a new trailer for his docuseries on go90

Thursday 27 October 16:19:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25962%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Hayes Grier's docu-series is headed to go90. Titled Top Grier, the show follows the digital influencer in his hometown of Mooresville, North Carolina, as he lends a hand on his family’s struggling farm and documents it all.   Mashable got an exclusive look at the trailer (above). SEE ALSO: Get an exclusive look at Hulu and AwesomenessTV's … [Link]

Mashable » So long, Vine. Twitter is shutting down the mobile app in coming months

Thursday 27 October 16:18:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262443%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f156743_2fap_982124641569Feed-tw Feed-fbVine, as we know it, is over.  Twitter announced on Thursday that it will shut down the Vine mobile app in the coming months.  "Since 2013, millions of people have turned to Vine to laugh at loops and see creativity unfold. Today, we are sharing the news that in the coming months we’ll be discontinuing the mobile app," Vine wrote in … [Link]

Mashable » The Yoko Ono joke from 'The Simpsons' is now a real thing

Thursday 27 October 16:15:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262107%2f4f499aebf6704e68801e8e8d134c07baFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Simpsons has plenty of jokes that are bang-on, but the one which references the famously eccentric Yoko Ono is particularly memorable for its weirdness. In case you don't happen to remember the scene, or aren't a big fan of The Simpsons (how did you end up here?) it's when an Ono lookalike orders a drink featuring a "single plum floating … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Trump supporters attempt to say something nice for Hillary Clinton's birthday

Thursday 27 October 16:09:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25955%2f6e649a89bb17482880008d82bdcb63c4Feed-tw Feed-fb On Wednesday, in the midst of the heated few weeks leading up to Nov. 8, Hillary Clinton celebrated a birthday.  And because everyone deserves at least a little kindness on their birthdays, Jimmy Kimmel asked Donald Trump supporters to say one nice thing about Clinton. It went as well as you'd expect. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25952%2f5071f48da31d4810a03be446e64bd118This 'Stranger Things' and Peanuts mashup is perfection Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262036%2f598316287_640This app … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry really did dance to that Kanye West line about Taylor Swift

Thursday 27 October 16:08:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262278%2fkatyFeed-tw Feed-fbKaty Perry celebrated her 32nd birthday by watching Kanye West perform in Los Angeles. And while it might have been a wonderful night for her to party in the pit, it also was a great night for fans thirsting for some good ol' classic shade from the singer directed at a certain someone.  A video originally published on Perry's Instagram story … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Stranger Things' and Peanuts mashup is perfection

Thursday 27 October 16:05:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25952%2f5071f48da31d4810a03be446e64bd118Feed-tw Feed-fb Merry Christmas, Will Byers.  Leigh Lahav and Oren Mendez squished together A Charlie Brown Christmas and Stranger Things for a mashup that takes the spirit of the holidays and turns it upside down.  Maybe we'll get Barb back by Easter.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262036%2f598316287_640This app will make any door sound old and creaky just in time for Halloween Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25922%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_9.33.20_amBen Affleck puts on his thickest Boston … [Link]

Slashdot » Qualcomm To Buy NXP Semiconductors in $47 Billion Deal

Thursday 27 October 16:05:00 UTC 2016

Qualcomm, the largest maker of mobile-phone chips, will acquire NXP Semiconductors NV in a transaction valued at $47 billion, aiming to speed an expansion into new industries and reduce its dependence on the smartphone market. Bloomberg reports: San Diego-based Qualcomm agreed to pay $110 a share in cash for NXP, the biggest supplier of chips used in the automotive industry, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Taj Mahal’s staining blamed partly on burning of household waste

Thursday 27 October 16:00:02 UTC 2016

Lack of domestic waste collection in parts of Agra, India, has knock-on effects for air pollution, health and the appearance of a world-famous monument [Link]

Mashable » 7 weird facts from 'Cloverfield,' 'King Kong' and other monster movies

Thursday 27 October 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21543%2fmonster_movies_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn honor of Monster Madness, our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, takes a bite out of your favorite monster movies, with fun, little-known facts from Cloverfield, Jurassic Park, Anaconda, and more.  Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Monsters, Movies, Things You Didnt Know, and Cinefix [Link]

Mashable » Arby's celebrates hunting season with new venison sandwich

Thursday 27 October 15:59:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262185%2f1574131_630x354Feed-tw Feed-fb“It’s Meats Season" at Arby's. The fast food chain announced on Tuesday that it will be taking a dive into the venison market in early November. Including thick-cut, free-range, venison steak, crispy onions and berry sauce on a toasted roll, the sandwich will be "cooked to juicy, tender perfection," the company said in a press release. SEE ALSO: Burger King trolls … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Affleck puts on his thickest Boston accent to mobilize voters

Thursday 27 October 15:56:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25922%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_9.33.20_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Ben Affleck has a message for New Hampshire voters – and they're going to hear it in his strongest Boston accent. The actor stopped by Funny Or Die to encourage the people of New Hampshire to register to vote, even though they're probably "too good for this f*ckin' election." Check out Affleck's serious message to his "kid brother" New Hampshire … [Link]

Popular Science » Farmers Are Using Bees To Spread Nature's Own Pesticides

Thursday 27 October 15:50:10 UTC 2016

Environment Biological pesticides, from bacterial toxins to bee-borne fungi, are a hot trend in agriculture. But harnessing nature is no easy task. BVT is among a swell of companies, from startups to the world’s agrochemical giants, trying to bring pesticides derived from natural materials, or biopesticides, to the… [Link]

Mashable » I stopped giving a damn about Microsoft when Clippy died

Thursday 27 October 15:48:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261408%2fmicrosoftFeed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft isn't cool. There, I said it.  I know this might be hard for some of you older folk to hear, but that's just the way it is. I, however, am not a closed-minded individual, so when I sat in front of my MacBook Air (yep) awaiting the live stream of Microsoft's Wednesday event, it was the company's last chance to … [Link]

Mashable » Cruel restaurant's Wi-Fi password is the answer to this ridiculous math question

Thursday 27 October 15:48:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25942%2f84ee11c30ed54664afe5829276683a57Feed-tw Feed-fbSome things in this world should be hassle free, and Wi-Fi is one of them.  YaYa's Thai restaurant located in San Antonio, Texas, created a brilliant way to make sure that nobody camped out at their restaurant for free Wi-Fi, but still gave its customers the ability to log on to their network. If they're a super math nerd, that is. … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber's 'Elevate' Project Aims To Bring Flying Electric Cars To Cities By 2026

Thursday 27 October 15:25:00 UTC 2016

Uber has revealed a new project through which it aims to bring flying cars to commuters by 2026. The company published a white paper today outlining its plans for Uber Elevate, a network of on-demand electric aircraft. Business Insider adds: Known as VTOL aircraft — short for Vertical Take-Off and Landing — the aircraft would be used to shorten commute … [Link]

Mashable » Uber has a plan to make flying cars a reality

Thursday 27 October 15:23:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262222%2f407763d3c5f04762865c79906d1cc7dcFeed-tw Feed-fbUber already has self-driving cars, and now it's on to the next frontier: Flying cars.  The ride-hailing company on Thursday posted a white paper outlining its plan for "on-demand aviation," aka flying Ubers.  "On-demand aviation, has the potential to radically improve urban mobility, giving people back time lost in their daily commutes," Uber wrote in its white paper.  Along with a … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake go back to camp and we don't care that it's October

Thursday 27 October 15:21:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25937%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb "Why are we at summer camp in the middle of October?" Justin Timberlake asked camp buddy Jimmy Fallon in Wednesday's episode of The Tonight Show. Who knows, and who cares! The musical miscreants of Camp Winnipesaukee are back with "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette, plus a few more classic camp pranks. SEE ALSO: Samantha Bee is done with the 'Hindenberg explosion' … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian sat in the audience at Kanye West's show and I'm crying

Thursday 27 October 15:17:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25934%2fkimkardashianwestFeed-tw Feed-fbFather, stretch my hands so I can reach that box of tissues. In this uncertain world, Kimye's love remains strong.  Kim Kardashian West looked on from the crowd as husband Kanye West played the birthday video he made to celebrate her birthday at his concert last night featuring home videos from her childhood stitched together.  SEE ALSO: When Kim Kardashian returns … [Link]

Mashable » 'Counter-Strike' is taking over Las Vegas with the $450,000 DreamHack Masters

Thursday 27 October 15:16:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262066%2f70026ea40fcb4a77a11e597c7aae1931Feed-tw Feed-fbThe premiere Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament DreamHack Masters is returning in 2017, and this time it's going down in Sin City. DreamHack Masters Las Vegas is pitting 16 of the best CS:GO teams in the world against each other as they battle for a piece of the $450,000 prize pool. All the action is unfolding at the MGM Grand Hotel, Feb. … [Link]

Mashable » This app will make any door sound old and creaky just in time for Halloween

Thursday 27 October 15:14:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262036%2f598316287_640Feed-tw Feed-fb You don't need an elaborate engineering degree to rig together a haunted house. For Halloween, spray lubricant company WD-40 has released the Haunted Door app that instantly turns any door into a spooky, creaky one.  The app's available for iOS and Android and is pretty straightforward. All you need is an iPhone or Android phone and a small bag or … [Link]

Mashable » Copenhagen turns their frustrations with Trump into a genius bus ad

Thursday 27 October 15:12:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25939%2fc28f9fa0fd0e4dd1a93e9540c50b897eFeed-tw Feed-fbThe fear of a Donald Trump presidency is not only affecting people in America – it has officially reached Copenhagen, Denmark, the capital of the happiest country in the world. A bus currently rolling its way around the city features an ad that reads "Americans abroad – vote!" and a pretty genius wheel placement. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton is holding her … [Link]

Mashable » Use the force to assemble these DIY 'Star Wars' Halloween costumes

Thursday 27 October 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25519%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-25_at_7.38.51_amFeed-tw Feed-fb A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, lived the perfect inspiration for your next Halloween costume. Awaken your creative side this year by recreating some of the most legendary costumes worn by your favorite Star Wars characters.  SEE ALSO: DIY 'Stranger Things' lights are here just in time for Halloween Though the costumes may seem extravagant, the … [Link]

Mashable » Check out a new trailer for Dana Carvey's upcoming Netflix special

Thursday 27 October 14:47:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25941%2f71db518db24e4e3e8be273aedc29566cFeed-tw Feed-fb Saturday Night Live alum Dana Carvey is headed to Netflix on Nov. 4. Check out Mashable's exclusive look at the trailer for his new stand-up series Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60. In the special, Carvey covers topics ranging from Donald Trump, working as a waiter, his inspirations for the character Garth from Wayne’s World, performing for Bill Gates and … [Link]

Mashable » Burger King trolls McDonald's with a classic Halloween prank

Thursday 27 October 14:47:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262110%2f8f6bf240c24e4bb5bf2a08dd2a8ce25eFeed-tw Feed-fbBrands try real hard to create funny viral moments and fit in with the internet conversation. Most of the time they fall flat or make a PR nightmare, but sometimes they actually worthwhile. Just in time for Halloween, a Burger King franchise in Queens, New York, pulled off a simple yet hilarious prank on their old arch nemesis, McDonalds. Using a … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Is Cutting 9% of Its Global Workforce

Thursday 27 October 14:45:00 UTC 2016

Twitter is planning to lay off 9 percent of its global workforce, as the ailing San Francisco tech giant struggles to please Wall Street despite beating earnings expectations. The company officially announced the cuts today in its third-quarter earnings, days after reports began to surface of the impending cuts. AdWeek reports: According to Twitter, the majority of the reductions will … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robot learns to play with Lego by watching human teachers

Thursday 27 October 14:43:48 UTC 2016

Some tasks are too hard for us to program – so we're teaching robots by having them observe us instead [Link]

Mashable » Twitter says 'meaningful' ways to combat abuse are coming in November

Thursday 27 October 14:35:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262138%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f183280_2fe55e3ae532b34df68995e25ee1f98d94Feed-tw Feed-fbTwitter is promising to further combat abuse on its network.  The company said it will introduce more features and new policies that address safety next month, a move that comes as Twitter's reputation as a home for trolls has hit new heights — and may have even stopped the company from being acquired. The announcement came during its quarterly earnings report … [Link]

Mashable » 4 student loan myths you might believe

Thursday 27 October 14:25:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262130%2fstocksnap_bdaunu30r3Feed-tw Feed-fbTrying to find the right way to handle your student debt sometimes feels like trying to avoid talking about the presidential election. Everyone seems to have an opinion, so it’s easier to tune out and pretend it doesn’t exist. But your loans, like the election, won’t go away just because you want them to. So it’s important to know the details … [Link]

Popular Science » Autonomous Robot Mall Cop

Thursday 27 October 14:23:23 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Apple takes down its online store ahead of MacBook unveiling event

Thursday 27 October 14:11:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262111%2f98180a1942ca4293a6eb5061793cbafeFeed-tw Feed-fbThursday is a big day for tech giant Apple as the company is reportedly set to unveil a new MacBook Pro at a media event on Cupertino campus and the company has taken down its online store in anticipation.  SEE ALSO: How to watch Apple's new MacBook Pro reveal Users who go to Apple's website and attempt to access the shop … [Link]

Slashdot » World Wildlife Falls By 58% in 40 years

Thursday 27 October 14:05:00 UTC 2016

Global wildlife populations have fallen by 58% since 1970, BBC reports citing The Living Planet assessment by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and WWF. The report adds that if the trend continues, the decline would reach two-thirds among vertebrates by 2020. The figures suggest that animals living in lakes, rivers and wetlands are suffering the biggest losses. Human activity, … [Link]

Mashable » Dude successfully face swaps with an Egyptian sphinx

Thursday 27 October 13:50:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25919%2f92020f3c523c4cca89e79a252c57e633Feed-tw Feed-fbYou know what's sure to enrich your experience at any historical landmark? Snapchat's face swap feature, obviously. Redditor csalseda, for instance, successfully face swapped with a sphinx during a trip to Egypt's Luxor Temple, and everyone ended up looking great. Our one note: it might be time to get this sphinx a permanent pair of sunglasses. SEE ALSO: This dude faceswapped … [Link]

Mashable » Grandma pens generous note for bong-smoking garden hose thieves

Thursday 27 October 13:26:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262002%2fade1acd32d07465b8eb8ebe599c228e0Feed-tw Feed-fbIt must be continually frustrating trying to do some gardening and finding that your hose has been chopped off by people who are looking to get, um, a little chopped. Julia McCall, a grandmother in Sydney, told Central Sydney she had been noticing bit of hose disappearing for years, usually cut from the middle as opposed to the end.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Indian court asks YouTube to share user's IP address, identity in defamation case

Thursday 27 October 13:17:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f262007%2fap_64268126575Feed-tw Feed-fbYouTube has landed itself in hot water in India.  SEE ALSO: Internet users in developed world more wary of tech's drawbacks India’s Madras High Court directed YouTube and Google to share with the government details of a user who uploaded and published a questionable video. But YouTube is resisting the order, stating that revealing IP address and other details of an … [Link]

Popular Science » Most Missions To Mars Don't Survive

Thursday 27 October 13:00:26 UTC 2016

Curiosity Rover takes a self portrait Space If you want to go to Mars, fly American A brief history of the many failings of Mars exploration… [Link]

Slashdot » Hotel CEO Openly Celebrates Higher Prices After Anti-Airbnb Law Passes

Thursday 27 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Washington Post: A hotel executive said a recently-passed New York law cracking down on Airbnb hosts will enable the company to raise prices for New York City hotel rooms, according to the transcript of the executive's words on a call with shareholders last week. The law, signed by New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook launches its version of Snapchat lenses

Thursday 27 October 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261739%2flivemasksnewsroomhero_Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is finally beginning to roll out its version of Snapchat's animated lenses. The social network is now starting to add the feature to its live streaming service. The feature, called masks, will be available within Facebook's app as well as the Mentions app for verified users. SEE ALSO: Facebook's experimental app uses AI to turn live video into fine art … [Link]

Mashable » Jumbo jet will no longer make 'world's scariest' landing

Thursday 27 October 12:42:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25918%2f12747991_10156585828590402_1228082145062071414_oFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the world’s coolest and scariest airport landings is ending. The Dutch carrier KLMwill no longer fly the four-engined Boeing 747 to St Maarten airport starting Oct. 30. The flight will be operated by an Airbus 330 instead. This video shows the penultimate landing of the flight. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Plane Landing, Beach, Caribbean, and Boeing [Link]

Mashable » Tinder lets swipers around the world 'vote' in the US presidential election

Thursday 27 October 12:41:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261961%2fswipethevote_flowFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — As the world counts down to the presidential election with bated breath, Tinder has just rolled out a way for people outside the U.S. to get involved.  SEE ALSO: Tinder user asks her matches to 'Feel the Bern,' gets banned Tinder's "Swipe the Vote" feature allows users in over 15 countries to swipe on some of the election's most … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres found One Directioner Niall Horan a 'new' GF

Thursday 27 October 12:29:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261957%2ftrioFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres has put her celebrity doppelgänger Niall Horan in a bit of a spot.  In an appearance on the American comedian's television programme, the One Direction member was compelled to play a dating game of sorts in which he had to choose between two famous faces. SEE ALSO: Ellie Goulding is a kickboxing badass in her … [Link]

Mashable » Scientology is a 'beautiful religion' says famous Scientologist

Thursday 27 October 12:22:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261973%2fap_208743180854Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a rare public comment, Tom Cruise has called Scientology "a beautiful religion".  The comment was made to ITV News at the London premiere of his new movie, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.  “It’s something that has helped me incredibly in my life,” he said. “I’ve been a Scientologist for over 30 years. It’s something that is, you know … without … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's Jonathan Ive is designing a Christmas tree this year

Thursday 27 October 12:20:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261983%2fd99c60bc7b1c4c1193121cefb65c8abaFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s chief design officer Jonathan Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson have a special, albeit unexpected side project for the upcoming holiday season. The duo is teaming up to design a Christmas tree, which will sit in the lobby of Claridge's hotel in London. The tree will be revealed on Nov. 18, the hotel announced on its website. SEE ALSO: 10 … [Link]

Mashable » Remorseful celebrity Justin Timberlake has learned a lot about voting booth selfies

Thursday 27 October 12:18:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25916%2fb4aa404cf106493e8aa5047139dd6f0dFeed-tw Feed-fb Justin Timberlake has learned his lesson about voting booth selfies. The singer was in hot water this week for taking a picture of himself as he cast an early ballot in Tennessee — which is, many people learned this week, illegal in that state. Luckily, the matter is not being investigated, but Timberlake still had a few words of wisdom … [Link]

Mashable » Rape survivor creates powerful photo series to break taboos

Thursday 27 October 12:07:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f260491%2fiannacone_the_presentFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A rape survivor has created a powerful photo series telling the story of the emotional aftermath of sexual assault.  SEE ALSO: What Donald Trump's comments mean to me as a survivor of sexual assault Photographer Elisa Iannacone created The Spiral of Containment: Rape's Aftermath in an effort to encourage people to talk openly about sexual violence and the psychological … [Link]

Mashable » Northern lights put on a stunning show in the UK

Thursday 27 October 11:36:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25904%2fap_742799798643Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Sky gazers from across the UK are posting photos they snapped Wednesday night during a breathtaking display of the northern lights, otherwise known as the aurora borealis.  SEE ALSO: The northern lights might put on a serious show tonight The spectacle is caused by charged solar particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field and is usually only visible in … [Link]

Mashable » India will have a billion mobile phone users by 2020: GSMA

Thursday 27 October 11:31:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261954%2fh_51460119Feed-tw Feed-fbNearly every Indian will be a mobile subscriber by 2020. SEE ALSO: India will have 730 million internet users by 2020 and is already in a 'Post-PC' era India is already one of the largest markets for mobile phones, internet users, and mobile subscribers, and experts believe it’s just the beginning of even bigger things to come. The country will have … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter will cut 350 employees as part of its path to profitability

Thursday 27 October 11:24:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261935%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f221075_2fgettyimages-453374456Feed-tw Feed-fbTwitter is set on turning a profit next year.  As part its strategy to reach profitability in 2017, Twitter announced it will layoff 9 percent of its workforce, or about 350 employees, as part of its third-quarter earnings report Thursday.  SEE ALSO: Twitter must be saved Twitter flew higher than expected for its quarterly earnings, beating expectations on user growth and … [Link]

Mashable » This mesmerizing sculpture moves like a flock of birds

Thursday 27 October 11:09:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25911%2fdiffusionchoir8Feed-tw Feed-fbInside the atrium of a beautiful building in Cambridge, Mass., a giant kinetic sculpture almost floats, suspended from the ceiling.  Made up of 400 individual fabric elements that move like tiny umbrellas, the sculpture, called "Diffusion Choir," simulates the flight of around 800 birds. Each umbrella is controlled by custom software to simulate the invisible flock of birds flying around the … [Link]

Mashable » We have serious FOMO over 'Bake Off' stars' watching party

Thursday 27 October 11:00:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261938%2fbake_offFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The best way to watch the Great British Bake Off is with mates, and probably handy to have a cake nearby, too. But if your mates happen to be a bunch of former Bake Off contestants and it's the finale of the show, you've got yourself the optimal conditions to throw a full-fledged soirée. Semi-finalist Selasi Gbormittah, a particular … [Link]

Mashable » Qantas unveils updated logo design and its new Dreamliner cabins

Thursday 27 October 10:47:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261880%2fc2dbca22928d4e3b99ac4eb0ddc42400Feed-tw Feed-fbQantas has announced a redesign, but it's more of a freshening up than a complete overhaul. It's only the fifth time the Australian airline has updated its iconic kangaroo logo since it first appeared on the tail of its planes in 1944. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. SEE ALSO: Australia sweetens deal for backpackers looking for a working holiday … [Link]

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Thursday 27 October 10:26:53 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Niall Horan, Ewan McGregor, Isla Fisher play a horrifying game with James Corden

Thursday 27 October 10:16:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25907%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_10.59.17_amFeed-tw Feed-fb The Late Late Show with James Corden is putting its celebrity guests through the ringer with a hilarious and slightly disturbing take on the classic game of 'Truth or Dare.'  What question wouldn't you answer when faced with the alternative of throwing beef tongue, bird saliva, or a salmon smoothie down the hatch?  Because that's the premise of the show's … [Link]

Mashable » True stories: When my phone fell into the toilet

Thursday 27 October 10:02:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25879%2fthumbbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s happened to more people than you would expect. It may have happened to you.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Watercooler, Humor, Funny, and Bathroom [Link]

Slashdot » WhatsApp Is Rolling Out Video Calls On Its Android App

Thursday 27 October 10:00:00 UTC 2016

WhatsApp appears to be rolling out its video calling feature for beta users of the Android app. The arrival of the feature was first spotted by Android Police, which found that an updated app interface caused some users of the beta builds of the application to be able to access video calling. TechCrunch reports: For those on a version of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Physics tweak solves five of the biggest problems in one go

Thursday 27 October 9:58:18 UTC 2016

Adding six particles to the standard model of particle physics explains dark matter, neutrino oscillations, baryogenesis, inflation and the strong CP problem [Link]

New Scientist – News » Invading giant geckos get stuck on a single building

Thursday 27 October 9:58:16 UTC 2016

Foot-fouling grime restricts interloping geckos on a small island, while native lizards curl their toes and use their claws to dash up dusty surfaces [Link]

Mashable » India wants regional languages added in every phone sold in the country

Thursday 27 October 9:40:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261788%2fh_50920845Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia may be the world’s fastest growing smartphone market, but millions of people in the country face difficulties in operating these handsets because of a big language barrier. But those problems could soon be behind them. SEE ALSO: 5 things you need to know about the world's fastest growing smartphone market India’s ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) has given its … [Link]

Mashable » Australian man narrates 2 kangaroos kickboxing like it's NBD

Thursday 27 October 9:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25901%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_10.16.36_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Imagine a place where animals are outside your door fighting for dominance, and it's not that huge a deal. Well, it's apparently like that at The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, Australia, where an unnamed man narrates "the boys" having quite the kickboxing match early in the morning. The thing is, he sounds like he's seen it all before. The … [Link]

Mashable » Maisie Williams getting wildly excited about 'Bake Off' is all of us

Thursday 27 October 9:25:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261838%2fmaisieliveFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Maisie Williams is a Twitter Queen, and last night her live tweet marathon of the Great British Bake Off finale reigned supreme.  The Game of Thrones star provided a play-by-play of the onscreen action that was almost as riveting as the show itself. SEE ALSO: 'Great British Bake Off' finale is tonight, and British Twitter is going to explode … [Link]

Mashable » 6 coworking spaces in Asia to lust over

Thursday 27 October 9:16:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261865%2f0813027fc1d2460b9a542f393e291aa5Feed-tw Feed-fbIf fluorescent-lit cubicles suck your soul dry, these coworking spaces in Asia will make working a joyful experience again. Hell, they may just make you skip out of your own vacation so you can bask in the glory of their designer interiors. The Great Room, Singapore A photo posted by WEAR OH WHERE (@wearohwhere) on Jul 14, 2016 at 4:09am PDT … [Link]

Mashable » A Cubs fan's World Series diary for Game 2: A big bounce back 'W'

Thursday 27 October 9:07:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261694%2fe1bf71e27e124e3991bda7282775ae39Feed-tw Feed-fbThat’s more like it. SEE ALSO: The Cubs are going to the World Series and Chicago is going nuts At the end of my recap of Game 1, I said: "I feel pretty good about a bounce-back game. These Cubs are young, resilient, and now they're angry and embarrassed." If you've followed the Cubs at all this season, particularly in the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Physics tweak solves five of the biggest problems in one go

Thursday 27 October 9:00:06 UTC 2016

Adding six particles to the standard model of particle physics explains dark matter, neutrino oscillations, baryogenesis, inflation and the strong CP problem [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's revenue and profit plummet after Note7 recall

Thursday 27 October 8:41:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261746%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f246892_2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f239165_2fsamsungnote7explosionFeed-tw Feed-fbAs expected, Samsung's revenue and profit have fallen sharply in the third quarter of 2016, due to a painful recall of the company's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note7, due to combusting battery issues.  The company's revenue for the quarter was 47.82 trillion won ($41.9 billion), a year-over-year decrease of 3.87 trillion won ($3.39 billion), the company announced Thursday. Operating profit for … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Smart camera system checks patients’ vital signs from afar

Thursday 27 October 8:39:22 UTC 2016

Software monitors heart rate, breathing and blood oxygen without a single sensor touching the body – useful for police cells as well as hospital wards [Link]

Mashable » How to watch Apple's new MacBook Pro reveal

Thursday 27 October 8:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f259158%2fgettyimages-154617086Feed-tw Feed-fbIt would be an understatement to say the new MacBook Pro has been anticipated for quite some time — and if you don't want to miss the big reveal, we've got you covered. Apple has been known to have a rather selective method of livestreaming its big events in the past, and this one is no different. SEE ALSO: New Apple … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dusty feet keep invading geckos trapped on building

Thursday 27 October 7:30:17 UTC 2016

Foot-fouling grime restricts interloping geckos on a small island, while native lizards curl their toes and use their claws to dash up dusty surfaces [Link]

Mashable » Google gives away almost $4 million to social good technology projects

Thursday 27 October 7:01:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261717%2fa59efd5a836744068436939a2246fe37Feed-tw Feed-fbSMS support for the ill, an autonomous reef surveying robot and a fish stock app were three of the successful projects to win Australia's second-ever Google Impact Challenge Wednesday. At an event held at Google's Sydney office, the top 10 non-profit ideas, all using technology to solve social and environmental issues, were whittled down to three winners along with two people's … [Link]

Slashdot » Rich People Pay Less Attention To Other People, Says Study

Thursday 27 October 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: In a small recent study, researchers from New York University found that those who considered themselves in higher classes looked at people who walked past them less than those who said they were in a lower class did. The results were published in the journal of the Association for Psychological Science. … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump speaks in Hindi in new ad campaign to win over Hindu supporters

Thursday 27 October 6:59:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261734%2fap_16300611604125Feed-tw Feed-fbPeople are losing it over a new Donald Trump ad in which he is speaking Hindi and using Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s old campaign slogan.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump unveils his new campaign logo and the internet can't stop making dick jokes The Republican Party presidential candidate’s campaign has released a new video in which Trump is making an appeal … [Link]

Mashable » 'World's oldest' orangutan is your new grumpy AF spirit animal

Thursday 27 October 6:44:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261733%2fpuan_orangutan2_credit_alex_asburyFeed-tw Feed-fbA Sumatran orangutan from the Perth Zoo, Australia, has been presented with a Guinness World Record Thursday, for being the oldest of her kind in the world.  But she doesn't give two hoots.  Puan is the 60-year-old matriarch of the zoo's orangutan colony. Born in 1956, she's been cared for by the facility since 1968, after Malaysia's Sultan of Johore gave … [Link]

Mashable » Aliens Down Under: Australia's top 5 spookiest UFO sightings ever

Thursday 27 October 6:18:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261716%2fpinegap-cia-aliensFeed-tw Feed-fbArea 51, the Bermuda Triangle, Roswell. Why are the most famous UFO mysteries so United States-centric? Movies probably have a lot to do with it. In fact, it was the Independence Day Resurgence home release last week that got us thinking — what about Australia? Our overseas mates might be surprised to learn that Australia can really hold its own when … [Link]

Mashable » Australian startup founders are young and very rich, list confirms

Thursday 27 October 5:10:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261670%2f6efcad10819a4cb5bf90c933d96317f0Feed-tw Feed-fbIt looks like it pays off to be young and in tech. Atlassian cofounders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar lead the 2016 BRW Young Rich List, announced Thursday, with other startup founders dominating the top five. The workplace software company, which went public in the U.S. in late 2015, has helped the pair to a cool A$4.68 billion in combined wealth, … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, you did hear Alex Trebek drop 'Jumpman' lyrics on 'Jeopardy'

Thursday 27 October 3:57:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261656%2fap_8808031127Feed-tw Feed-fbAlex Trebek started from the bottom, now he's here — forcing you to answer in the form of a question.  A Jeopardy contestant took "Musical Acts" for $400 on Wednesday night, which forced Trebek to go from zero to 100 real quick, singing Drake's hit single "Jumpman" featuring fellow rapper Future.  The internet noticed. Just heard Alex Trebek recite some lyrics … [Link]

Mashable » Cubs pitcher loses World Series no-hitter right after Fox airs TV graphic touting no-hitter

Thursday 27 October 3:55:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261644%2f4de6da2b0e5347d9a832b110c2759ad0Feed-tw Feed-fbChicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta was working on a no-hitter through five innings of Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night — then Fox aired a TV graphic touting Arrieta's feat-in-progress and he promptly gave up his first hit of the night to the Cleveland Indians.  Come on, Fox!  SEE ALSO: The dark side of a feel-good World Series … [Link]

Slashdot » New Study Shows HIV Epidemic Started Spreading In New York In 1970, Clears the Name of 'Patient Zero'

Thursday 27 October 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: A new genetic study confirms theories that the global epidemic of HIV and AIDS started in New York around 1970, and it also clears the name of a gay flight attendant long vilified as being "Patient Zero." Researchers got hold of frozen samples of blood taken from patients years before the … [Link]

Mashable » Return of the Mac: Follow Apple's event live

Thursday 27 October 3:21:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25889%2f322216cb45524c52a64de282bf015195Feed-tw Feed-fbFollow live from San Francisco The SD card slot Photographers, prepare to get angry No escape key? The function keys may be deleted Fingerprint scanner Can we unlock it with our fingerprint? [View the story "Apple event, October 2016" on Storify]Apple event, October 2016 Storified by Mashable· Thu, Oct 27 2016 02:03:15 Read more… Prepare for all the Macs Oct 26, … [Link]

Mashable » Good pal drives 50 miles to give his friend a banana

Thursday 27 October 2:49:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25854%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-26_at_6.20.38_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe best way to test a friendship is to ask your friend to drive 50 miles to give you a single banana. That's just what 21-year-old Martin Peredo — who's been friends with 20-year-old Justin Mendoza for over a decade — did. SEE ALSO: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck argue over Tom Brady's friendship REAL FRIENDS pic.twitter.com/9SnCSGtA1u — MARTIN (@supmartin) October … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo Switch price and release date coming in January

Thursday 27 October 2:42:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261631%2fnintendoswitch_hardware.0.0Feed-tw Feed-fbThe mysteries of Nintendo Switch — including its release date and price — will be revealed in a livestream on Jan. 12. It hasn't been a week since Nintendo shared a first look at its hybrid living room/handheld gaming machine. The brief debut trailer showcased form and function, but offered little more information than that. SEE ALSO: 5 new things we've … [Link]

Mashable » We aren't worthy of Paul and Vernon's 'You're The Worst' adventure

Thursday 27 October 2:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f260707%2fbef914370ddd4ca3b6073876d811be6aFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s probably unkind to suggest that last week's You're The Worst, entitled "Genetically Inferior Beta Males," was a subtle hint at the subjects of its successor, but the negging of Paul (Allan McLeod) and Vernon (Todd Robert Anderson) ends there. The two have served as tertiary punchlines since the show's inception and finally, three seasons in, get to shine. As is … [Link]

Mashable » Apple says it needs 'more time' before releasing AirPods, won't say why

Thursday 27 October 2:08:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261608%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f207706_2fairpods-554Feed-tw Feed-fbThey say if you love something, let it go. But Apple is having a hard time setting free its infamous AirPods. The company says it needs "a little more time" before it starts selling the new wireless ear buds, announced at the same time as the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The headphone jack-less models have been on sale since Sept. … [Link]

Slashdot » Delta Now Lets You Track Your Baggage In Real-Time

Thursday 27 October 1:55:00 UTC 2016

Let's face it, tracking down a lost bag at the airport is a pain-in-the-ass. While airlines will often compensate you with money and new clothes for your troubles, the experience is certainly not pleasant. Delta is now attempting to further reduce the number of lost bags through its real-time luggage tracker in the latest version of its mobile app. The … [Link]

Mashable » Groupon buys LivingSocial, reminding people that those companies still exist

Thursday 27 October 1:44:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261516%2fap_110922157885Feed-tw Feed-fbDiscount deal of the day: One beleaguered ex-unicorn on sale for (at least) 99 percent off peak sticker price. That's the thrifty deal Groupon just struck to buy fellow online coupon peddler LivingSocial as the former looks to pare down its own operations to a little more than half its current size.  The merger was announced Wednesday afternoon in a quarterly … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Westbrook has perfect reaction after belligerent NBA fan flips him off

Thursday 27 October 1:37:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261618%2fa57321911ae54c4a9a61b3ebe7b43201Feed-tw Feed-fbAh, the City of Brotherly Love.  Russell Westbrook's Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Philadelphia 76ers in Philly on Wednesday night to open the NBA season for both teams — but it was a fan's belligerent double bird that stole the show in the first half.  SEE ALSO: All hail Russell Westbrook, the NBA's face-melting meteor After Westbook completed an acrobatic … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Delays AirPods Beyond Original 'Late October' Window

Thursday 27 October 1:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple's new wireless, $180 AirPods have less than a week to meet their original shipping target of "late October," and now the company has confirmed that such a launch is officially off the table. A Wednesday statement, given to Ars Technica just one day ahead of the company's latest Mac-related press … [Link]

Mashable » The secrets behind the Surface Studio design

Thursday 27 October 1:24:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261563%2fsurfacestudiodesignthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft’s getting quite good at design moonshots, creating product silhouettes that challenge our notions of what computing should look like. The large, yet astonishingly thin, Surface Studio is a perfect reflection of that still somewhat new skill. As I looked over that all-in-one Windows 10 computer and a slightly updated Surface Book beside it in Microsoft’s pop-up product experience room adjacent … [Link]

Mashable » Hired wants finding a job to be like online dating, minus the ick

Thursday 27 October 1:10:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261526%2f9695905718394a59b97f1569e40a4a71Feed-tw Feed-fbHired likes to compare itself with an online dating service, but for tech jobs. Founded in 2012, the job-matching marketplace officially launched in Australia Thursday. It's not quite Tinder though. It's more similar to Raya, the notoriously choosy dating app. Hired sells itself as offering pre-assessed quality and reliability, both to job candidates and companies. SEE ALSO: Why an ex-Apple design … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Posts Second Profitable Quarter Ever

Thursday 27 October 0:55:00 UTC 2016

anderzole writes from a report via BGR: Tesla on Wednesday posted its earnings report for the quarter gone by and investors will have a lot to cheer about. While analysts on Wall St. were expecting Tesla to post a loss, Tesla during its September quarter actually posted a profit, and an impressive profit at that. When the dust settled, Tesla … [Link]

Mashable » Have we reached peak Twitter trolling?

Thursday 27 October 0:50:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f259991%2fap_400914331205Feed-tw Feed-fbThe numbers look grim.  Data analyzing how the social media site Twitter is used for abusive online behavior, or trolling — in internet parlance — does not paint a pretty picture.  The company may have lost potential buyers because of its very real problem with trollsBloomberg reported the reason Walt Disney decided against offering a bid to buy Twitter was due … [Link]

Mashable » Eerily predictive review spreads online after Dreamworld accident

Thursday 27 October 0:34:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261564%2fscreen_shot_2016-10-27_at_9.38.10_amFeed-tw Feed-fbFollowing the shocking death of four people at Dreamworld this week, an eery Facebook post condemning the Australian theme park's safety has been spreading online. The post, written a few weeks before Tuesday's accident on the Thunder Rover Rapids ride Queensland tourist attraction, ended with the chilling line, "someone could get seriously injured or killed one day!" SEE ALSO: Tributes paid … [Link]

Mashable » Blizzard offering $100K to each 'Heroes of the Storm' team just for playing

Thursday 27 October 0:17:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261454%2f99320009232049d180df344d3bed27bfFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Blizzard says it will pay each team competing in one of its Heroes of the Storm tournaments at least $100,000 no matter where they place, possibly the largest guaranteed minimum in esports.  SEE ALSO: Activision-Blizzard CEO may have let slip news of an official 'Overwatch' league The minimum prize money could set a precedent for future events — … [Link]

Slashdot » AI-Powered Body Scanners Could Soon Speed Up Your Airport Check-in

Thursday 27 October 0:15:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a report on the Guardian:A startup bankrolled by Bill Gates is about to conduct the first public trials of high-speed body scanners powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the Guardian can reveal. According to documents filed with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Boston-based Evolv Technology is planning to test its system at Union Station in Washington … [Link]

Mashable » The worst has happened: Bryan Fuller won't be showrunning 'Star Trek: Discovery' after all

Thursday 27 October 0:09:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261555%2fstar_trek_discovery_hero.pngcopyFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Bryan Fuller was announced as executive producer and showrunner of Star Trek: Discovery, the internet rejoiced, given Fuller's geek credentials as a former writer on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Voyager (not to mention cult favorites like Hannibal and Pushing Daisies). Alas, nothing gold can stayMashable has confirmed that Fuller has stepped back from showrunning duties on the CBS … [Link]

Mashable » How did Joel Embiid work on his shot? 'I watched white people'

Thursday 27 October 0:07:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f261544%2f4cd7e6fe13ee40f78947716ae3d4a0ecFeed-tw Feed-fbNBA fans are going gaga over the fact that Joel Embiid is finally, finally able to play real NBA basketball after injury scrapped his first two seasons as a pro.  Not only is the Philadelphia 76ers center a tantalizing talent with a deadly combination of size and agility, but he also provides some of the league's more entertaining quotes and social … [Link]

Mashable » The strange, sad tale of a president who was never elected

Thursday 27 October 0:06:35 UTC 2016

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