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.

Slashdot » Microsoft Extends EMET End of Life Date

Thursday 3 November 23:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft will continue to support and provide security patches for its Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit security software for Windows until July 31 2018, after taking customer feedback into account. EMET is a security utility software popular with enterprise customers running supported versions of Windows. It uses mitigation techniques to block attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities in software. … [Link]

Mashable » The new Wonder Woman trailer: Peak 'nasty woman'

Thursday 3 November 23:39:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26812%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_11.00.05_amFeed-tw Feed-fb I'm not a comic book geek. I don't really know Wonder Woman's story. But when I watched the trailer for Wonder Woman, I felt a surge of giddy pride and bittersweet emotion.  For one of the first times in my life, a female superhero is the star of her own blockbuster film. She's not a sidekick, love interest or arm … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube gives creators more power over trolls in their comments sections

Thursday 3 November 23:32:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271838%2fs.aolcdnFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Back off, trolls. YouTube unveiled new tools Thursday that give video creators the ability to fight hate speech and abuse in their comments sections.  The Google-owned video platform first announced plans for the new features at VidCon earlier this year. SEE ALSO: YouTubers can now interact with viewers through live text, GIFs, images It's part of YouTube's efforts … [Link]

Slashdot » White House, 35 States To Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Thursday 3 November 23:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The White House said on Thursday it will establish 48 national electric-vehicle (EV) charging networks on nearly 25,000 miles of highways in 35 U.S. states. The Obama administration said 28 states, utilities and vehicle manufactures, including General Motors, BMW and Nissan Motor, and EV charging firms have agreed to work together to … [Link]

Mashable » 11 things to do while you're anxiously awaiting Nov. 8

Thursday 3 November 23:07:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271785%2fap_33655947729Feed-tw Feed-fbWe’re in the homestretch, people. It's finally November, which means this painful presidential election will be over in less than 10 days. Hallelujah, right?  Wrong. Though one might have assumed nearing Election Day would ease some of the unbearable tension we've endured during these ugly months of insult-driven campaigns and political scandals, that is unfortunately not the case. SEE ALSO: Stressed … [Link]

Mashable » Android developers will have a new way to lure people to their apps

Thursday 3 November 22:48:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271808%2fn85a1070Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle just changed its policy for app subscriptions and Android developers now have more flexibility than their iOS counterparts. In an effort to help bolster subscriptions, the company will soon allow developers to charge introductory rates for app subscriptions. SEE ALSO: I ditched Android for an iPhone 7, and I'm not sorry Here's how it works: Developers can set a temporary … [Link]

Slashdot » Future iPhones Could Fold In Half

Thursday 3 November 22:30:00 UTC 2016

Apple has just received a patent, titled "electronic devices with carbon nanotube printing circuits," that suggests future iPhones may be foldable — at least to some degree. Geek reports: Based on the language in the patent, it doesn't sound like Apple is specifically talking about a device that has a fully bendable display. It mentions one that can bend "along … [Link]

Mashable » I went to the World Series and still can't believe what I saw

Thursday 3 November 22:25:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271730%2f7ae34e6de27a44fd8f7ee0d8529c53a4Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been a little less than a day since the last out was recorded. I'm still not sure if the Chicago Cubs really won the World Series and I was there to see it, or if it was all some fever dream — and, at some moment, I'll wake up and it will all disappear.  SEE ALSO: The Story Behind Chicago … [Link]

Mashable » Cubs president Theo Epstein got so wonderfully drunk at the World Series

Thursday 3 November 22:19:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271819%2f7312d8f1a66445e59896caff5385b177Feed-tw Feed-fbIf there's any time to get delightfully drunk, it's after winning the World Series and breaking a 108-year-old curse. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein didn't hesitate to get a good buzz going before doing a few TV interviews after the team's clinching Game 7 win. SEE ALSO: Here are a bunch of grown men crying over the Cubs World … [Link]

Mashable » Goofball dog wants nothing to do with toothbrushes

Thursday 3 November 22:11:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26843%2f0e7fabd50d1245bb9ba32f26766853bbFeed-tw Feed-fb Dogs are man's best friend and toothbrushes worst enemy, apparently.  This clip of what appears to be a very silly dog going berserk over a toothbrush, results in some priceless reactions.  While the toothbrush never actually touches the giant pup, the canine clearly has very strong opinions. We can only imagine how this dog handles a trip to the vet.  … [Link]

Mashable » With the Cubs' World Series win, Theo Epstein is the official Breaker of Curses

Thursday 3 November 22:05:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271516%2f7516aff769e84086b0373c9170d08f1bFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter the Chicago Cubs won their first World Series since 1908 in dramatic fashion Wednesday, one reporter begged the question — is Theo Epstein a sorcerer? Well, the Cubs president of baseball operations turned a franchise of perennial losers into world champions, snapping a historically long championship drought and breaking a famed curse that seemed destined to torture a city forever. … [Link]

Mashable » Magician Collins Key searches for mystery girl in new digital series

Thursday 3 November 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26838%2fa7da003c820d4c078f01cecd94473ae2Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Collins Key is using social media magic to find a mystery girl. In a new series — called The Disappearing Girl — the social media star/magician utilizes his fanbase to help him find a girl he met at one of his meet-ups in Santa Monica.  Each day, the digital influencer asks fans to find clues on his … [Link]

Mashable » The Obama administration just made it easier to take a road trip in an electric car

Thursday 3 November 21:52:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271602%2feb12a38fc7f14318a5498660b68e324eFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Great American Road Trip has almost always been fueled by gasoline. But soon it will be possible to traverse the United States in vehicles running on electricity, hydrogen and other cleaner fuels.  The Obama administration on Thursday unveiled 55 new highway corridors spanning 85,000 miles that indicate where drivers can stop to charge their electric cars or fill their tanks … [Link]

Mashable » Some of my reactions to the Cubs winning that I now realize may have been extreme

Thursday 3 November 21:52:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271426%2fgettyimages-620778126Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter 108 painful years of constant loss, the Cubs finally won the World Series last night. If you didn't know this, you probably weren't within a 100 mile radius of me. Because, apparently, I had some rather outrageous reactions to the victory. I'm just  SEE ALSO: 'Parks and Rec' predicted the Cubs' win — and it wasn't a coincidence In the … [Link]

Slashdot » Ukraine's Military Wants To Use the HoloLens For Its Tanks

Thursday 3 November 21:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ubergizmo: Microsoft's HoloLens has so far been positioned as a device for gaming. However it seems that over in the Ukraine, they believe that the technology has use in the military as well, particularly by tank commanders. Given that a tank is more or less fully sealed, it means that looking around isn't … [Link]

Mashable » America, you may be sleepwalking into a Trump presidency. Still.

Thursday 3 November 21:50:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270275%2fap16307040649454Feed-tw Feed-fbIn January 2016, I wrote a column titled "Hey America, you may be sleepwalking into a Donald Trump presidency." A political lifetime later, it makes for interesting and prophetic reading. This was before the Iowa caucuses, back when Trump was still widely treated as a joke. Many Democrats believed Trump would be an easier Republican presidential candidate to defeat than his … [Link]

Mashable » You are responsible for melting this much Arctic sea ice per year

Thursday 3 November 21:48:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271611%2farcticmeltpersonalcontribFeed-tw Feed-fbThe next roundtrip flight you take from New York to Europe means you will personally contribute to the melting of 32 square feet of Arctic sea ice by September in a given year, according to a groundbreaking new study published Thursday.  Or to put it another way, in a given year, the average American melts about 538 square feet of Arctic … [Link]

Mashable » Anne Hathaway sings 'Happy Birthday' to an adorably emotional fan

Thursday 3 November 21:48:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271726%2f3d448082d4274181a7841f35f76ec7ddFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes Anne has a good day. Ewan Johnson, a student of international business at Temple University, was one of hundreds of students gathered to meet actress Anne Hathaway on Nov. 2. Hathaway, who was visiting the college campus to campaign for Hillary Clinton, was informed that it was Johnson's birthday, and promptly led the crowd in singing an enthusiastic, "Happy Birthday." … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is giving up on GoPro

Thursday 3 November 21:47:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271828%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_5.35.08_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbGoPro has taken a huge hit.  The hardware manufacturer behind those nifty cameras and more recently high-flying drones took a steep tumble Thursday following a huge miss in third-quarter earnings. SEE ALSO: The best thing about the new GoPros isn't the cameras — it's the software Shares were down by more than 21 percent in after-hours trading. The company even chose … [Link]

Mashable » The Mannequin Challenge will actually make you miss planking

Thursday 3 November 21:45:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271716%2f365ddbe1e0674912b4cfd34a47f59d03Feed-tw Feed-fbForget about the plank, TZ anthem dance or piling on 100 layers of anything on your body.  The internet has a new opportunity for you to achieve viral fame with the "mannequin challenge." SEE ALSO: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Halloween challenge returns for sixth year Students in high schools across the country started the latest group video challenge and it's gradually picking … [Link]

Mashable » What Twitter is doubling down on amid all the cutbacks

Thursday 3 November 21:31:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271359%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_1.45.44_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Twitter Moments launched a little more than one year ago, the microblogging site was on a shaky path. Cofounder and once-ousted CEO Jack Dorsey had returned, on a permanent basis despite his divided attention, as CEO and tasked himself with refocusing the company. We're working hard at Twitter to focus our roadmap on a few things we can make really … [Link]

Mashable » 9 things you don't know about America’s unofficial first family, ‘The Simpsons’

Thursday 3 November 21:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f21642%2fsimpsons_tydk_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMaybe, just maybe, you've never seen The Simpsons. But if you've seen any sitcom since the '90s, then you have seen jokes that originated in The Simpsons. Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, is here to educate you about the most influential animated family sitcom of the '90s and beyond. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Affleck thinks Prince George gave his son a cold, so sadly our nations must return to war

Thursday 3 November 21:23:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271525%2fgeorge-benFeed-tw Feed-fbBen Affleck's son got a cold earlier this year so, understandably, he's blaming the royal family. According to People, Affleck brought his children to an indoor play center in London while filming the new Justice League film. While there, his children happened to meet and play with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.  SEE ALSO: 6 times Prince George gave absolutely zero … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Aniston's Uber driver steals the hilarious 'Office Christmas Party' trailer

Thursday 3 November 21:22:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26830%2fimgres-1Feed-tw Feed-fb Keep your eye on Fortune Feimster, folks! The actress who plays Colette Kimball-Kinney on The Mindy Project steals the new Office Christmas Party trailer as Jennifer Aniston's angry Uber driver. Aniston plays the CEO of a major company who tries to close her brother's (T.J. Miller) branch, forcing him to rally his co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you'll never take for granted after working for a horrible boss

Thursday 3 November 21:21:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270939%2fgettyimages-523153832Feed-tw Feed-fbI can easily remember my most horrible boss, and how much he negatively impacted my life. As I’m sure you can imagine, even if you don’t have first-hand experience, it’s extremely hard to work for someone you hate, even if you love what you’re doing. Well, I survived, and I’m happy to report that I learned some valuable lessons from the … [Link]

Slashdot » Windows 10 Updates Are About To Get a Lot Smaller To Download as Microsoft Switches To Differential Patching

Thursday 3 November 21:10:00 UTC 2016

Microsoft currently distributes major Windows 10 updates — Anniversary Update, for instance — as essentially full operating system installs, going as much 4GB in size. But that is changing starting today (for some users). From an article on The Verge: Microsoft has been promising smaller updates to Windows 10, through various methods, for what feels like years, but the company … [Link]

Popular Science » Dongle Me This: Why Am I Still Buying Apple Products?

Thursday 3 November 20:47:50 UTC 2016

Macbook and dongles Gadgets Here we go again. I should have kicked my Apple habit a long time ago. [Link]

Slashdot » App Developers Spend Too Much Time Debugging Errors in Production Systems

Thursday 3 November 20:30:00 UTC 2016

According to a new study, 43 percent of app developers spend between 10 and 25 percent of their time debugging application errors discovered in production. BetaNews adds: The survey carried out by ClusterHQ found that a quarter of respondents report encountering bugs discovered in production one or more times per week. Respondents were also asked to identify the most common … [Link]

Popular Science » Did a Male Contraception Study Prove Men Are Wimps? Not Exactly.

Thursday 3 November 20:02:07 UTC 2016

Health The internet is freaking out over male birth control for all the wrong reasons. Don't shrug off safety concerns around male contraception – demand safer options for women, too. [Link]

Slashdot » Mirai Botnet Attackers Are Trying To Knock Liberia Offline

Thursday 3 November 19:50:00 UTC 2016

Zack Whittaker, reporting for ZDNet: One of the largest distributed denial-of-service attacks happened this week and almost nobody noticed. Since the cyberattack on Dyn two weeks ago, the internet has been on edge, fearing another massive attack that would throw millions off the face of the web. The attack was said to be upwards of 1.1 Tbps — more than … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Murray celebrating the Cubs' win is all of us

Thursday 3 November 19:30:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26791%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_10.33.08_amFeed-tw Feed-fbAs you know by now, the Cubs on Wednesday won the World Series for the first time since 1908. Fans everywhere celebrated the historic win…although Bill Murray's reaction might be the best.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Bill Murray, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Us World [Link]

Mashable » Jason Heyward's World Series speech proves the biggest contributions can't be quantified

Thursday 3 November 19:25:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271482%2fe9a404d062dc42d893c5a97328133c43Feed-tw Feed-fbThe scene sounds like something straight from Hollywood: Star player, saddled with expectations but humbled by struggle, rallying his teammates in their most precarious moment to prove true sports heroism isn't defined so much by stats and feats as it is by character and resolve.  Yet this isn't a silver-screen movie. It's something even wilder — the Chicago Cubs' first World … [Link]

Slashdot » Design For the Present

Thursday 3 November 19:24:55 UTC 2016

Technology critic Marco Arment, who co-hosts an Apple-centric podcast called ATP with John Siracusa and Casey Liss, has shared his take on the design of the recently launched MacBook Pro models. Apple's decision to get rid of USB Type-A ports has irked many, with some saying that the company should have left at least a few USB Type-A ports on … [Link]

Slashdot » Mirai Botnet Attackers Are Trying To Knock an Entire Country Offline

Thursday 3 November 19:20:00 UTC 2016

Zack Whittaker, reporting for ZDNet: One of the largest distributed denial-of-service attacks happened this week and almost nobody noticed. Since the cyberattack on Dyn two weeks ago, the internet has been on edge, fearing another massive attack that would throw millions off the face of the web. The attack was said to be upwards of 1.1 Tbps — more than … [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump rails against the social media bullying her husband, his fans love

Thursday 3 November 19:18:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271459%2f81b785f03fe844ce80b50cf6429af531Feed-tw Feed-fbFor someone who apparently hates social media bullying, it doesn't appear Melania Trump knows Twitter as well as her husband.  Melania on Thursday spoke out against social media bullying in her first campaign speech since the Republican National Convention. And though the context of her speech was mostly geared toward protecting children and teenagers from online abuse, her words could just … [Link]

Mashable » Meteorologist reports hell has officially frozen over after Cubs victory

Thursday 3 November 18:57:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26813%2ffcff95b71ea343eb9af31b6d484a4035Feed-tw Feed-fbIt finally happened. After a seemingly insurmountable 108-year championship drought, the Chicago Cubs are World Series champions and their devoted fans are amazed. Mike Caplan, a weatherman on Fox 32 Chicago and steadfast Cubs fan, reported a comical forecast following the team's unlikely victory that included the temperature listing for hell. SEE ALSO: A Cubs fan's World Series diary: Champions at … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Visa, PayU, Rezdy, Clearbit, Wistia

Thursday 3 November 18:54:51 UTC 2016

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

Mashable » Rooster Teeth's video games IRL series 'Immersion' returns on Nov. 9

Thursday 3 November 18:40:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26792%2fimmersiontrailer_02Feed-tw Feed-fb Immersion — the Mythbusters meets video game series from the talented folks at Rooster Teeth Productions — launches its fourth season on Nov. 9, and Mashable is happy to share a new trailer hyping the next set of episodes. Immersion is a series that approaches video games with a simple question in mind: Can this thing you do in a … [Link]

Slashdot » Why America Needs India's Rockets

Thursday 3 November 18:40:00 UTC 2016

Since 2005, U.S. satellite manufacturers have been prohibited from hiring India's space agency to launch their equipment. Private American launch companies, such as SpaceX, are quite happy with this arrangement, which was intended to protect them. But the ban is not only wrong in principle — it's actually impeding an exciting new American industry, according to Bloomberg. From the article: … [Link]

Mashable » Lebron James comforts Cleveland Indians and fans after World Series loss

Thursday 3 November 18:36:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271422%2f19464fa921c2497388dfdc800a02b3e8Feed-tw Feed-fbLebron James knows a thing or two about the long road to finally winning a championship for Cleveland. The basketball player spent the past week cheering along for his hometown baseball heroes, the Indians, during the 2016 World Series. But when the Chicago Cubs won the game in the 10th inning, James took some time from mourning to broadcast a message … [Link]

Mashable » This device turns your phone into a desktop computer

Thursday 3 November 18:28:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26796%2fsite2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Spontaneous Pop-up Display (SPUD) is a 24-inch portable projector screen that connects to any mobile device. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Smartphone, Portable, Monitor, and Computer [Link]

Mashable » 'Wonder Woman' is the movie America needs right now

Thursday 3 November 18:11:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26809%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Warner Bros. has released a kick-ass new trailer for Wonder Woman just five days before America is projected to possibly elect its first female president in Hillary Clinton. Make no mistake, this is the superhero movie the country needs right now. Wonder Woman is also the movie the DC Extended Universe needs right now in the wake of Batman v … [Link]

Mashable » Your slacktivism isn't as useless as everyone thinks

Thursday 3 November 18:06:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271339%2fap_16300812491970Feed-tw Feed-fbSlacktivism, the lazy person's activism, which often involves signing an online petition from one's couch, has been the subject of hate since the term was coined. Now, these armchair activists may have made some real change all from the click of a button. After months of hashtags, online pleas and banners asking for the U.S. government to get involved in the … [Link]

Mashable » The chunky Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch costs more than an Apple Watch

Thursday 3 November 18:04:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271377%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f197314_2fsamsung_ifa2016_13Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung’s new Gear S3 smartwatch will launch on Nov. 18 in the U.S. starting at $349.99 for the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi model — more than an entry-level Apple Watch. Pre-orders start on Nov. 6. Consumers can pick one up from Samsung.com, Best Buy, Amazon, Macy's and participating wireless retailers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. SEE ALSO: Samsung goes BIG with Gear … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Moves To Upgrade App Store, Aims To Help Developers Bolster Revenue

Thursday 3 November 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Google plans to double down on its efforts to help developers of Android apps build their businesses as concerns mount that the app economy has reached saturation. The company is sharpening Google Play store recommendations with AI and expanding support for various payment platforms, among other initiatives, reports Reuters, citing company's top executive. From the article:Many smartphone users, meanwhile, appear … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Performance Comparison of 10 Linguistic APIs for Entity Recognition

Thursday 3 November 17:57:01 UTC 2016

Yuri Kitin recently published a post on LinkedIn Pulse in which he compares the performance of 10 natural language processing APIs. These APIs perform entity extraction to locate and classify named entities in text into predefined categories. [Link]

Mashable » Good luck not crying during Cubs-Eddie Vedder video

Thursday 3 November 17:56:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26799%2fap_16308109512246Feed-tw Feed-fb Don't dry your eyes quite yet, Cubs fans.  The Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series, sending long-suffering fans into fits of happy sobs. And just when you thought you finished wiping your boogers on the W flag, the team released a new video for the Eddie Vedder song "All the Way." Cubs superfan and Theo Epstein BFF Vedder wrote … [Link]

Popular Science » After 20 Years, NASA Finally Finished Building The James Webb Space Telescope

Thursday 3 November 17:52:32 UTC 2016

James Webb Space Telescope Space Now it's ready for the final tests before launch in 2018 NASA engineers have announced that construction of the James Webb Telescope (JWST) is finally complete and ready for testing before its scheduled launch in October… [Link]

Mashable » Election night is coming to the big screen, and blue is crushing red

Thursday 3 November 17:46:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271313%2fap_12052119808Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — If movie theater turnstiles were ballot boxes, you could call this election for Hillary Clinton right now. With less than a week to go, AMC Theatres, which is putting CNN's Election Night in its cinemas across the U.S. on Tuesday, says its "blue" theaters are outpacing "red" theaters at a 3-to-1 clip. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton watching the … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling shuts down Daily Mail headline in 1 resounding tweet

Thursday 3 November 17:45:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271342%2fjk_rowlingFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The Queen of Twitter has struck again. On Monday, following the High Court ruling that UK Prime Minister Theresa May cannot officially begin Brexit negotiations with MPs voting on it first, the Daily Mail published an article about the three judges behind the decision. SEE ALSO: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter As soon as … [Link]

Mashable » Grandpa cracks open 32-year-old beer he's been saving for a Cubs World Series win

Thursday 3 November 17:40:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26776%2f90b3298d666142fbac2fdcc0bd5ea60eFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat would it take for you to drink a beer that's been chilling in the fridge for 32 years? One man put a Coors in his fridge in 1984, promising he would open it the day the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. So last night, after the Cubs' victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series, … [Link]

Mashable » Neal Patrick Harris looks creepy as Count Olaf in Netflix's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'

Thursday 3 November 17:37:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26800%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Neil Patrick Harris, is that you? On Thursday, Netflix unveiled the first look at the Emmy and Tony Award winner as Count Olaf in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. The show is an adaptation of a series of books penned by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler).  It follows the Baudelaire orphans — Violet, Klaus, and … [Link]

Mashable » Clever Kickstarter board game teaches activists the skills they need for victory

Thursday 3 November 17:30:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271128%2frise_upFeed-tw Feed-fbBuilding a successful social movement doesn't just take passion and dedication. It requires strategy and organizing to turn a group of committed people into an unstoppable force for change. A new board game, called Rise Up: The Game of People and Power, hopes to help activists learn the skills they need to challenge inequality and injustice. SEE ALSO: 11 influential Hispanic … [Link]

Mashable » Here are a bunch of grown men crying over the Cubs World Series win

Thursday 3 November 17:27:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26783%2ff3a78ef10a884e71bde6ccae42c0ac27Feed-tw Feed-fbNot only was the Cubs' World Series win freakin' incredible, but it just might do some good for breaking down gender norms. Last night, numerous grown men exploded with tears as Game 7 concluded. And nothing. bad. happened. The 2016 World Series proves that grown men openly weeping and showing their emotions is actually a good thing, and not something men … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Government Wants Prisons Geoblocked By Drone Manufacturers

Thursday 3 November 17:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: A new report from the UK's Ministry of Justice promises to work with drone manufacturers to get prison locations geoblocked as a native feature of the drone, in the face of rising incidents of drone incursion into prison space. The report, which outlines many proposed reforms to the UK's prison system, says that the MoJ will … [Link]

Mashable » A bank just took one major step towards gender inclusivity

Thursday 3 November 17:18:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271112%2fap_921342632309Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Customers and staff at a British bank will now be able to choose from non-binary options on any forms and paperwork they complete.  SEE ALSO: The transgender swimming group that's changing lives Metro Bank announced Thursday that all forms presented to customers and colleagues will include the gender-inclusive title Mx. as an option in addition to the existing Mr., … [Link]

Mashable » Sleep right under the Northern Lights in this futuristic glass igloo

Thursday 3 November 17:11:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26793%2fmajoitus_lasi-iglut_1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn Finnish Lapland, an Arctic resort features a high-tech glass igloo village with breathtaking views of the Northern Lights. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Northern Lights, Holiday Resort, Resort Town, and Finland [Link]

Mashable » This startup is bringing the dollar store online

Thursday 3 November 16:53:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271221%2fstocksnap_qb5o1hu0qxFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat’s a dollar store worth? $30 million.  Hollar, a startup trying to bring the dollar store online, raised $30 million, its second major round of funding. The Series B round was led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Beyers, an early investor in Amazon.  The online marketplace for dollar-store goods had already raised $12 million in a Series A round, and this … [Link]

Mashable » The last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series…

Thursday 3 November 16:51:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271063%2fcubsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Cubs have done it. It's been a long 108 years since the Chicago team won a World Series title, but on Wednesday night the determined Cubs made their highly anticipated comeback. After fans stopped crying over the fact that their beloved Cubs won the freaking 2016 World Series, they decided to reflect upon just how much has changed since the … [Link]

Mashable » The Story Behind Chicago Cubs Fans' W Flags

Thursday 3 November 16:47:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271156%2fbdee8fc5c91a4de7832f480057077e0cFeed-tw Feed-fbHey, Chicago, what do you say? Fly the freaking W today.  As the Cubs broke 108 years of "There's always next year" sentiments by winning the World Series over the Cleveland Indians, fans unfurled white flags adorned with a blue W. Finally, the W would fly all the way until Opening Day 2017.  [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Launches Internal Investigation Into Its Own Twitter Account

Thursday 3 November 16:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a report on ThinkProgress: The FBI has launched an internal investigation into one of its own Twitter accounts. The account at issue, @FBIRecordsVault, had been dormant for more than a year. Then on October 30 at 4 a.m., the account released a flood of documents, including one describing Donald Trump's father Fred Trump as a "philanthropist." … [Link]

Mashable » What would aliens think of present day Earth?

Thursday 3 November 16:34:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f25329%2fsoyld03710433rFeed-tw Feed-fbPaid Content ByParamount Pictures ArrivalIt's highly unlikely that humans and Earth's other inhabitants are alone in the universe.And if aliens decided to take a trip to Earth, we would have so many questions, like, "Why here and now?" and "Have you really been abducting people for decades and doing experiments on them?" and "Are you dudes related those other extraterrestrials who … [Link]

Mashable » This Cubs fan kept a lifelong promise to his father who passed away 20 years ago

Thursday 3 November 16:03:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26774%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_10.54.28_amFeed-tw Feed-fbWayne Williams and his father made a pact that when the Chicago Cubs finally played in a World Series, they would experience it together. Williams' father passed away in 1980, so when the Cubs forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Indians, Williams drove from North Carolina to Indiana to listen to the game at his father's grave site.   SEE … [Link]

Mashable » John Lithgow wants to play Boris Johnson if there's a Brexit film

Thursday 3 November 16:03:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271077%2fbojoFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — After undertaking the role of Winston Churchill in Netflix's new original drama series The Crown, American actor John Lithgow seems to have developed a penchant for playing British politicians.  SEE ALSO: Watch Anna Kendrick and John Lithgow read scary stories written by kids In an interview with The Guardian, the two-time Golden Globe winner revealed that he was "completely … [Link]

Popular Science » Beyond The J-20: The Many Planes Of China

Thursday 3 November 15:43:04 UTC 2016

J-20 Zhuhai 2016 China Stealth Fighter From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal The 2016 Zhuhai Airshow features new bombers, marsupial drones, and much more Zhuhai 2016 shows off a wide array of Chinese combat aircraft, not just the J-20 stealth fighter but also the H-6K bomber and a smart little attack helicopter. [Link]

Popular Science » FBI Now Investigating Its Own Bad Tweets

Thursday 3 November 15:39:15 UTC 2016

FBI Headquarters At Night Technology Did the agency, against its own rules, publicly support a presidential candidate? The FBI tweeted out FOIA documents that seem election-related, so now it's investigating itself. [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump has taken over the internet

Thursday 3 November 15:31:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f252431%2f8ec1c88defc84aafa75a2cc1fd456212Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s just no getting away from Donald Trump right now.  With less than a week left until the election, Trump-related stories seem to be everywhere online. And that's because people are clicking on them. Data from digital-media tracking firm Newswhip compiled for Mashable showed that digital news outlets have seen huge portions of their Facebook engagement happen around Trump-related content.  For … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Rejects EU Antitrust Charges, Says Evidence is Lacking

Thursday 3 November 15:22:00 UTC 2016

Google said Thursday it is rejecting accusations made by European Union that it abuses its dominant position with its shopping and advertising services, ramping up its fight back against the bloc's regulators. "The Commission's revised case still rests on a theory that doesn't fit the reality of how most people shop online," said Kent Walker, Google's general counsel, in a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sherlock' gets an Honest Trailer and it's so brutally perfect

Thursday 3 November 15:21:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26785%2fsherlock_honest_trailerFeed-tw Feed-fb If ever there's a show that's open to parody, it's good ol' Sherlock. Here to take on the challenge in spectacular fashion is YouTube channel Screen Junkies with their latest Honest Trailer, which covers everything from Waston's adorable run to Sherlock's propensity for sniffing things and general lack of friends. SEE ALSO: 'Deadpool' gets an Honest Trailer – and of … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Hamilton Mixtape' track list is here and it's glorious

Thursday 3 November 15:18:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271118%2f97fa375e301841758bb931cf774f0e8bFeed-tw Feed-fbLong before Hamilton was the biggest musical in the world, it started off as a mixtape concept. Now, finally, after years of promises, the Hamilton Mixtape is almost here. SEE ALSO: 8 things we learned from PBS's excellent documentary 'Hamilton's America' This morning, while the world was still reeling from the Chicago Cubs' historic win (they're also the only city besides … [Link]

Mashable » Dude makes terrible mistake, gets a Cleveland Indians 'Champs' tattoo

Thursday 3 November 15:16:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26777%2fa42c091d109a4c5eb3d1e11e5fdb5a58Feed-tw Feed-fbSome things are worth waiting for. The Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians entered game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Showing his support, an Indians fan (Twitter handle @MikeNeero) decided to get a commemorative tattoo declaring his team the 2016 champs before the game actually ended.  Mike placed the the Indians logo right next to the Cleveland Cavaliers logo, with … [Link]

Mashable » How simple, internet-connected lightbulbs can 'go nuclear' and risk a city

Thursday 3 November 15:15:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26769%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Here's one reason to avoid the so-called Internet of Things: Everyday items like lightbulbs become easy targets for hackers once they're connected to a network, meaning your mood lighting can quickly turn into a serious liability. SEE ALSO: The 7 devices in your home that could be used for next DDoS attack Say you've purchased a Philips Hue system, which … [Link]

Mashable » World headed for up to 3.4 degrees of warming despite Paris treaty

Thursday 3 November 15:10:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270940%2fgisstemp_septFeed-tw Feed-fbAlthough historic international progress has been made in the fight to slow global warming during the past two years, it may not be enough. The world is still headed for a temperature rise that is well above the target the international community is aiming for. This is the sobering conclusion of a new U.N. report released on Thursday morning, which found … [Link]

Mashable » PSA: If you've got a 2nd-gen Boosted Board, stop riding and charging it

Thursday 3 November 14:56:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270973%2f649b5ec6c3cd42b4a3ec137a9e066b90Feed-tw Feed-fbBoosted Boards, makers of the most popular electric skateboards, has urged all owners of second-generation Boosted Boards to stop riding and charging them over potential overheating issues related to their lithium-ion batteries. Sanjay Dastoor, founder and CEO of Boosted Boards, said in a blog post the company's engineering team is investigating two separate instances where lithium-ion batteries overheated within the electric … [Link]

Mashable » Kid sobs after Cubs win the World Series

Thursday 3 November 14:45:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26773%2f1127fab71c874ba5a0e49e37bded5addFeed-tw Feed-fb It was an emotional night for pretty much anyone rooting for an end to the 108-year "curse" that kept the Chicago Cubs from a World Series title. This includes Rocky, who isn't the biggest baseball fan, but still got swept up in the excitement of it all. "Rocky didn't know much about baseball, but during the 17-minute rain delay his … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are a perfect pair in dreamy 'La La Land' trailer

Thursday 3 November 14:44:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26780%2fimgresFeed-tw Feed-fb Now that there are Christmas lights up, it's no longer too early for Oscar predictions, and Damien Chazelle's La La Land has been the frontrunner for some time now. Chazelle (Whiplash) takes on a musical romance in the film which won the People's Choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival and is set to be one of the biggest … [Link]

Mashable » Country music's biggest stars face their haters on the latest edition of 'Mean Tweets'

Thursday 3 November 14:43:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26759%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_9.55.16_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Not even country's most beloved stars are safe from the trolls of Twitter. On the tail of the Country Music Awards, some of the genre's biggest stars visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to take part in the show's latest edition of crowd-favorite segment "Mean Tweets." Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and Miranda Lambert are just some of the stars facing their haters … [Link]

Slashdot » LinkedIn, Glassdoor Add Tools To Reveal Your Pay Potential

Thursday 3 November 14:40:00 UTC 2016

Money isn't everything, but it counts for a lot at work. That's why work-related websites like LinkedIn and Glassdoor are adding new online tools to help professionals understand their salary potential (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source.) From a report on the Seattle Times: LinkedIn, which calls itself the social network for professionals, is adding a service … [Link]

Mashable » Huawei has a Porsche-branded, crazy-powerful phone

Thursday 3 November 14:23:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271208%2fporsche_design_huawei_mate_9Feed-tw Feed-fbMUNICH — With Samsung’s Note7 now being permanently discontinued for battery fire issues, many users are looking into alternatives with similar specs, and Huawei has just delivered in style — but deep pockets are a requirement. The company’s new flagship, launched alongside the standard Huawei Mate 9, has been designed in collaboration with Porsche Design. Its full name is the Porsche … [Link]

Mashable » 'Doctor Strange' enters the inner sanctum of classic stoner movies

Thursday 3 November 14:16:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270368%2fdoctorstrange581a7e60e63f4Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Welcome to the pantheon of drug culture classics, Doctor Strange. You may take your place over there, between Fantasia and The Big Lebowski, on the shelf just below The Wizard of Oz (set to Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon"). Yes, Doctor Strange is that trippy, that pyschedelics-friendly. And like all altered-state faves, it's infinitely watchable … [Link]

Mashable » A Tale of two Indias: An emerging tech superpower or market for the rest of the world

Thursday 3 November 14:10:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f265040%2fap_580039160342Feed-tw Feed-fbTo much of the outside world, India is still viewed as a developing country immortalized in box-office classics like Slumdog Millionaire and the novels of Salman Rushdie. While poverty levels and economic inequality are undoubtedly high, India is witnessing a developmental phenomenon unseen elsewhere in the world, with different economic groups developing at starkly different rates, in the same country, at … [Link]

Mashable » President Obama really, really wants to avoid a Trump presidency

Thursday 3 November 14:09:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26761%2fap_16307759601633Feed-tw Feed-fbDuring a rally in North Carolina, President Obama warned that a Trump presidency is a threat to the United States.  "I hate to put a little pressure on you," he told supporters, "But the fate of the republic rests on your shoulders." Read more…More about Mashable Video, Usa, President, North Carolina, and Hillary Clinton [Link]

Mashable » 'Scandal' Season 6 trailer is full of OMG moments, obviously

Thursday 3 November 14:09:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26770%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The wait is over — well, almost.  ABC's first trailer for Scandal Season 6 promises all the shock, drama and — well, scandal, that we've come to expect from this show. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton surprises 'Scandal' stars on set The trailer teases that the first 10 minutes alone will hit hard, which is a smart move after the show's … [Link]

Mashable » 'Parks and Rec' predicted the Cubs' win — and it wasn't a coincidence

Thursday 3 November 14:04:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270963%2ftom_andy_sureFeed-tw Feed-fbBetween Back to the Future, Parks and Recreation and the actual events in Cleveland last night, the Chicago Cubs' World Series victory feels all but written in the stars.  SEE ALSO: Behold Chicago's joyous insanity after Cubs take the World Series In a Season 7 episode of Parks and Recreation, which was set in the not-so-distant-future of 2017, Tom (Aziz Ansari) … [Link]

Mashable » 8 tips for an American who wants to marry Prince Harry

Thursday 3 November 14:02:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270851%2f6bb50ef99eaf41d8b0c5c1b666ee2abeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The idea of marrying a British prince might sound foreign to most people. SEE ALSO: Here's why Prince George is always wearing shorts But, if you're a foreigner that happens to fall in love with a member of the royal family, then chances are you'll have to make a few rather considerable changes in your life.  As rumour and … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton watching the World Series is every Cubs fan

Thursday 3 November 14:01:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270991%2f303c01a146784d2884fa0853227a85fcFeed-tw Feed-fbLast night's Chicago Cubs World Series victory in an epic Game 7 thrilled Cubs fans around the world, including one of the team's most high-profile supporters, Hillary Clinton, who agonized and celebrated like everyone else.  SEE ALSO: Bill Murray can't believe it either Clinton, an Illinois native and long-time Cubs fan, kept tabs on the game, watching on an iPad and … [Link]

Slashdot » UK's Brexit Cannot Pass Without Parliament Approval

Thursday 3 November 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU, the High Court ruled on Thursday. This means the government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty — beginning formal exit-negotiations with the EU on its own. An anonymous reader shares a report on AlJazeera: The UK's High Court has ruled that Theresa May's … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Crown' could well cure your 'Downton Abbey' nostalgia

Thursday 3 November 13:56:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270942%2fthe_crown_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Fans of Downton Abbey, rejoice: the days of The Dowager Countess and Lady Mary may be over, but something new will soon fill that void. The new period drama The Crown, which revolves around the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and stars Claire Foy and Matt Smith, debuts on Netflix Friday. And from the looks of the first reviews, … [Link]

Mashable » A boom in startup investing is breeding conflicts in Silicon Valley boardrooms

Thursday 3 November 13:42:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270985%2felonmuskFeed-tw Feed-fbOracle Corp.’s biggest cloud-computing takeover is in peril, partly the result of an investment made by Larry Ellison 18 years ago in what was then a little-known startup. That company became NetSuite Inc., the cloud-computing provider that Oracle is now trying to buy for $9 billion — and whose biggest outside shareholder opposes the deal. T. Rowe Price Group says Oracle … [Link]

Mashable » Student suspended for taking extra chicken nugget at lunch

Thursday 3 November 13:41:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270935%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_9.04.07_amFeed-tw Feed-fbA Tennessee student was briefly suspended from school on Monday after putting six chicken nuggets on his lunch tray instead of the standard five. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Farragut High School senior Carson Koller faced disciplinary action for stealing the sixth nugget, which is not included with a standard school-issued meal. However, officials soon found that Koller had actually … [Link]

Mashable » Huawei Mate 9 takes on the iPhone 7 Plus with powerful dual cameras

Thursday 3 November 13:40:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270903%2fhuawei_mate_9Feed-tw Feed-fbMUNICH — Back in April, five months before the iPhone 7 launch, Huawei launched a phone with dual rear 12-megapixel cameras, the Huawei P9. Huawei’s approach turned out to be different than Apple’s. Instead of focusing on zoom, its secondary camera only took monochrome photos that were combined with the other camera’s color photos for enhanced sharpness and details. Now, at … [Link]

Mashable » We quizzed the Google Home and Amazon Echo head to head

Thursday 3 November 13:20:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26755%2ffbthumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle Home is the brand new home assistant by Google. Here's how it compares to the Amazon Echo when it comes to answering the same questions. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Amazon, Google, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Man films funny journey to spinning a basketball on his finger

Thursday 3 November 13:20:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26746%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_12.24.41_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Learning a new skill can be tricky. Depending on the nature of the skill, it can take hours upon hours of practice. What's one way to hold yourself accountable? Create a video diary of the learning process and post it to the internet. SEE ALSO: Bottle flip majorly backfires thanks to a basketball YouTuber Mike Boyd set his heart on … [Link]

Mashable » Ship made a voyage that would not have happened without global warming

Thursday 3 November 13:12:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26757%2ffbthumb3Feed-tw Feed-fb“The Northabout," a 48-foot sailboat, sailed around the entire Arctic this year from June through early October. The vessel  was not reinforced against sea ice, but managed to make the voyage anyway , demonstrating the extent to which global warming has altered the region. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Voyage, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World [Link]

Popular Science » 10 Disgusting Ways Your Body Betrays You In Space

Thursday 3 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Space Sudden peeing, sweat balls, and so much more Zero-gravity environments affect nearly every aspect of the human body, from our sense of up and down to little things, like our ability to cry. [Link]

Popular Science » Google Home Versus Amazon Echo

Thursday 3 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Gadgets The Google Assistant faces off against Amazon's Alexa The Google Assistant is ready to serve… [Link]

Slashdot » US Government Sues AT&T/DirecTV, Calls It 'Ringleader' of Collusion Scheme

Thursday 3 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Department of Justice today sued DirecTV and its owner, ATT, saying the satellite TV company colluded with competitors during contentious negotiations to broadcast Los Angeles Dodgers games. Dodgers games have been blacked out in much of Los Angeles because pay-TV providers have been unwilling to pay the price demanded by … [Link]

Mashable » Google Home review: Smaller, cheaper and smarter than the Amazon Echo

Thursday 3 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26347%2faed2d43442b849eb90c52c4a26a62e8cFeed-tw Feed-fb I've been eagerly waiting to try Google Home, Google's answer to the Amazon Echo, since the company announced it in May. Not just because Home is smaller, cheaper ($130 versus $180) and prettier than the Echo, but because Google Assistant, the built-in digital assistant — Google's big AI bet on the future — is supposed to put all other digital … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny piglet being flipped into the air by a giant snout is all of us

Thursday 3 November 12:43:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26747%2fpiglet_being_flippedFeed-tw Feed-fb If ever there were a metaphor for the ongoing turbulence and misery of 2016, it's this miniature piglet being brutally tossed into the air like a tiny, squealing pancake by its irascible mother. SEE ALSO: Tiny piglet walks using only front legs It's unclear what exactly the piglet does to annoy its mother in the clip above, but one thing … [Link]

Mashable » The scientific reasons why email makes you feel so anxious

Thursday 3 November 12:37:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270899%2fpexels-photo-52608Feed-tw Feed-fbEmail taps into all my biggest fears and anxieties. When I have unread messages lingering in my inbox, I feel stressed. When I forget to respond to someone for a week, I feel like a traitor. When I write something that accidently upsets someone because it lacks my usual exclamation points, I feel mean. Overall, it’s not much of a confidence … [Link]

Mashable » Office worker refutes energy poster using sweet power of maths

Thursday 3 November 12:27:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26740%2fenergy_saving_poster_shut_downFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If you're going to put up a poster about energy saving in an office full of maths whizzes, you'd better be damn sure your calculations are correct. SEE ALSO: Hungry thief leaves apologetic note after stealing a Kit Kat from a car Earlier in the week, Twitter user Niall shared the following pictures of his office noticeboard. A while … [Link]

Mashable » 'Brexit' tops the list of Collins Dictionary's 2016 words of the year

Thursday 3 November 12:22:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270850%2fbrexitFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The Collins Dictionary has released its top 10 words for the year for 2016. And the full list is pretty hilarious because, you know, 2016.  But the word that beat gems like JOMO and Trumpism to come out on top? Brexit.  SEE ALSO: This dictionary Twitter account had the best lexicographical burns of the debate Defined by Collins as, … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a raw moment as longtime Cubs fan sees them win the World Series

Thursday 3 November 12:12:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26744%2fcce05a0dde3746ad8e5ce833dc19c592Feed-tw Feed-fb This is true sports emotion. Longtime Chicago Cubs fan Jimmy Davidson was among those celebrating after the Cubs emerged victorious from the World Series, breaking a 108-year drought. But instead of popping champagne or running through the streets, Davidson (whose Facebook profile photos are all Cubs-related, BTW) broke down in tears. On YouTube, commenters — yes, YouTube commenters — left … [Link]

Mashable » This smart clock is kind of like putting a giant Apple Watch on your wall

Thursday 3 November 11:54:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270743%2f3f787a1f6f434ed49c1c1601c6876fe8Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — Plenty of personal gadgets these days, from smartwatches to fitness bands, are aimed at relieving you of having to fish your phone out of your pocket so often. If you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk or lying on the couch, why not mount a giant Apple Watch on the wall instead? Image: victoria ho/mashableSEE ALSO: … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Ransomware – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 3 November 11:49:29 UTC 2016

Get "Ransomware" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-04 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Facebook says 40 million people are now using Internet.org

Thursday 3 November 11:39:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270814%2fap_833190302999Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s Internet.org may not have had the smoothest of rides, but the initiative is slowly gaining traction. SEE ALSO: After banning Facebook's Free Basics, India reopens the net neutrality debate During Facebook's Q3 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Internet.org (more popularly known as Free Basics) is now used by 40 million people, or 0.5 percent of the world’s population. This … [Link]

Mashable » Vogue says cleavage is over, gets trolled mercilessly on Twitter

Thursday 3 November 11:22:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270792%2fkimcleavageFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — British Vogue has come under fire after it hailed pushed-up breasts as passé in an article in its December issue.  SEE ALSO: Vogue got trolled over Kendall and Gigi 3 times in 24 hours, didn't learn its lesson In an article entitled "Desperately Seeking Cleavage" in the issue — which hit newsstands Thursday — writer Kathleen Baird-Murray opined: “The … [Link]

Mashable » Scottish boy pulls the ultimate Facebook prank on unsuspecting mother

Thursday 3 November 11:10:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26737%2fscottish_fb_prankFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Sometimes it's the most gloriously immature things that are the funniest. SEE ALSO: 21 hilarious childhood memories only Scottish people will understand This week, the following screengrab of a Scottish woman's Facebook post enquiring about a puppy for sale started doing the rounds on Twitter. Omg a canny breathe 😂😂😂 A Honkin Jobbie hahahahah nut pic.twitter.com/Ni7oJHjeVF — H (@Harleyhunter_) … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is mocking Boris Johnson after he compared Brexit to Titanic

Thursday 3 November 11:03:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270803%2fbojoFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has a bit of reputation for his, er, shall we say unique choices in verbal expression. The British politician offered a particularly interesting comparison to Brexit on Wednesday night that has the internet in titters:  "Brexit means Brexit, and we are going to make a Titanic success of it." …BoJo, you do know how … [Link]

Mashable » Brexit just got a whole lot more interesting

Thursday 3 November 10:46:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270791%2fgettyimages-616042182__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbBritish MPs will have their say on whether the UK can trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which will start the process of leaving the European Union, a High Court has ruled. SEE ALSO: Brexiter regrets leave vote, chokes up in live radio interview In one of the most important constitutional cases in the country's history, three judges ruled that … [Link]

Mashable » This tent could help millions of homeless people

Thursday 3 November 10:35:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26732%2fweatherhyde1Feed-tw Feed-fbA reversible tent that's waterproof and provides insulation from extreme cold and heat is helping to tackle homelessness around the world in a sustainable way.   The product — 'WeatherHYDE' — is made by the NGO billionBricks who are currently raising funds on Kickstarter to provide 500 tents to family in need. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sustainability, Ngo, Kickstarter, and … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Trainspotting 2' trailer is here and it's everything we'd hoped for

Thursday 3 November 10:26:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26731%2ftrainspotting_2_trailerFeed-tw Feed-fb "Hello Mark. So what you been up to… for 20 years?" From the opening line of the Trainspotting 2 trailer, any fears that the sequel would in some way be an awkward departure from the original are immediately blown away. The first full-length trailer for Danny Boyle's T2: Trainspotting is like an intoxicating trip down memory lane: Renton, Spud, Sick … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Galaxy S8 Screen-To-Body Ratio Could Surpass 90%, Near Bezel-Less Design

Thursday 3 November 10:00:00 UTC 2016

MojoKid writes: There aren't many phones on the market currently that can boast an edge-to-edge display with minimal or no bezel on top and bottom, save for perhaps Xiaomi's recently unveiled Mi MIX. However, word on the web is that the field will expand by at least one more next year, and specifically with Samsung's Galaxy S8. This runs contrary … [Link]

Mashable » Things you imagine when you watch too much 'Black Mirror'

Thursday 3 November 10:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26690%2fd6b69b17626642f8954505f69e398591Feed-tw Feed-fb Watching Black Mirror makes us a little paranoid about the technology around us. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26726%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_5.39.39_pmKitten with blindness must choose between presidential candidates Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26654%2f15c44f9e603c4ba3a28d04bcdb17c3adMagpie continually attacks cyclist for biking in its presence Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26679%2f4183bfe3c86a4be29e0d0a7f30e8c123Tortoise having sex just can't stop saying 'wow' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26626%2fa0a7e37a53824c8a80dec9bfcfc3f916Little girl's dance moves are way better than whatever sports event is also happening Read more… More about Coffee, Streaming, Netflix, Binge Watching, and Sci Fi … [Link]

Mashable » This is the worst thing that could've happened to the Chicago Cubs

Thursday 3 November 9:33:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270693%2f4a538667606e4a9e9cf427f5e5d373ebFeed-tw Feed-fbTwinkies last forever on the shelf. Volvos are boring and boxy but safe. The Chicago Cubs, well … they're losers. Beautiful, reliable, lovable losers. And that's the natural order of things. Hell, that's just good branding. SEE ALSO: Why a 39-year-old, back-up catcher is the real star of the World Series Hate to throw a wet blanket on your big moment, … [Link]

Mashable » NASA reveals why New Delhi is blanketed with deadly smog

Thursday 3 November 9:23:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270689%2fap_16305158167345Feed-tw Feed-fbThe festival Diwali may have contributed to severe air pollution in India’s capital New Delhi, but a far more worrisome practice in the country could be its major cause. SEE ALSO: New Delhi continues to choke with polluted air after Diwali Four days after Diwali, Delhiites continue to grapple with a heavy smog blanket with poor visibility and the air quality … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bees collect honeydew from bugs before spring blossoms arrive

Thursday 3 November 8:44:32 UTC 2016

In the absence of nectar, bees get by on the sweet secretions of other insects — but they still need flowers for their protein-laden pollen [Link]

Mashable » Bill Murray can't believe it either

Thursday 3 November 8:28:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270566%2f927360bfe58f40ccb9faa49b725e27b1Feed-tw Feed-fbHuman sacrifice, dogs and cats living together — mass hysteria! Bill Murray translation: Cubs win! Cubs win — Cubs win! Though Game 7 of this most improbable World Series in memory concluded in Cleveland, you bet your proton packs that Murray — as much a Cubs fan as he is a Ghostbuster — was there in the stands Wednesday night. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Simon Pegg offered to drop pants for Weibo followers, changed his mind

Thursday 3 November 8:18:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270687%2ff45f2ac7a4b04764a4291160c3016d11Feed-tw Feed-fbI guess the key to hanging onto your new fans in a foreign country is not to dangle a carrot, then take it away. SEE ALSO: Simon Pegg on 'Star Trek: Beyond' trailer: 'I didn't love it' English actor Simon Pegg has been on massively popular Chinese microblogging platform Weibo for the past few months.  He's really keen on getting new … [Link]

Mashable » The ecstasy and the agony of World Series fandom, expressed at the game

Thursday 3 November 8:14:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270659%2fap_16308211800664Feed-tw Feed-fbIf there are five stages of grief, Wednesday night proved there just might be 10 stages of joy.  Each stage was experienced by die-hard baseball fans, rooting for either the Cleveland Indians (we're sorry for your loss) or the Chicago Cubs (hooray), evidently.  The World Series game was in fact a teary, emotional rollercoaster, and one that was written all over … [Link]

Mashable » A Cubs fan's World Series diary: Champions at last

Thursday 3 November 8:11:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270607%2f3ea74485711548028add78f641d0fe27Feed-tw Feed-fbWhere do I begin? How do I express all the feelings, experiences and emotions of Wednesday night's insane, epic Game 7, let alone the last several days? SEE ALSO: Behold Chicago's joyous insanity after Cubs take the World Series Let's start with what I know. I know it's late, just after 3:00 am in Cleveland as I start this.  I know … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We must do more to stop air strikes on Aleppo’s hospitals

Thursday 3 November 7:15:11 UTC 2016

The bombing of hospitals in rebel-held parts of the Syrian city is deepening a desperate health crisis, warns aid worker Pablo Marco [Link]

Mashable » Kitten with blindness must choose between presidential candidates

Thursday 3 November 7:13:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26726%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_5.39.39_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb If the choosing between U.S. presidents is a difficult choice — and maybe it shouldn't be this year — then Murdock can help you out.  Murdoch is a rescue kitten with blindness, from Wellington in New Zealand. He's is picking between the two candidates everyday in the lead up to the election, without knowing what they look like.  His owner … [Link]

Slashdot » World's Largest Space Telescope Is Complete, Expected To Launch In 2018

Thursday 3 November 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: After more than 20 years of construction, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is complete and, following in-depth testing, the largest-ever space telescope is expected to launch within two years, NASA officials announced today (Nov. 2). NASA Administrator Charles Bolden hosted a news conference to announce the milestone this morning at the … [Link]

Mashable » Behold Chicago's joyous insanity after Cubs take the World Series

Thursday 3 November 6:39:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270592%2f7ffda387d43944e2b34611e07ff2d9f8Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat does it look like when one of the most loyal fan bases in sports finally — finally — gets sweet relief?  This is what it looks like: Chicago on Wednesday night, after the Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a marathon World Series Game 7. They've only been waiting more than 100 years for this. SEE ALSO: Game 7 … [Link]

Mashable » The Chicago Cubs won the World Series and everyone is crying about it

Thursday 3 November 6:28:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270569%2fgettyimages-620750052Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Cubs just won their first World Series since 1908.  With an 8-7, extra-inning victory against the Cleveland Indians — in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Wednesday night — the Cubs quenched the longest championship drought in North American sports. The game itself was a roller coaster of emotions, so it's not surprising that everyone was crying as the dust settled. … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter MD for South East Asia and MENA Parminder Singh quits

Thursday 3 November 5:59:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270549%2fcoh-x83viaa1zerFeed-tw Feed-fbAmid Twitter’s restructuring and global layoffs, more senior executives continue to leave the company.  SEE ALSO: Twitter will cut 350 employees as part of its path to profitability Barely two days after Twitter’s India head Rishi Jaitly announced he is leaving Twitter, Parminder Singh, Twitter’s managing director for India, Southeast Asia and MENA (Middle East and North Africa), announced he is … [Link]

Mashable » Researchers found the oldest known Aboriginal settlement during a toilet stop

Thursday 3 November 5:03:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270433%2f3074b3ae8d8845f0949bbab6bbdc2578Feed-tw Feed-fbThe oldest known proof of Aboriginal settlement in ancient Australia was stumbled upon accidentally after a car full of researchers pulled over for a toilet break.  Known as Warratyi by the Adnyamathanha people of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, a rock shelter was found to contain artifacts and the remains of megafauna, dating human settlement in the area back at … [Link]

Mashable » The Chicago Cubs just won their first World Series since 1908

Thursday 3 November 4:53:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270554%2f17a13a5229cd439bbcc81d2648028295Feed-tw Feed-fbThe curse is finally, finally dead. The Chicago Cubs — haunted by the most infamous losing streak in sports for 108 years — beat the Cleveland Indians on the road in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night to win their first Major League Baseball championship since 1908.  So ends a drought that for more than a century defined … [Link]

Mashable » Game 7 rain delay sends World Series Twitter into hysterics

Thursday 3 November 4:14:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270488%2fap_16308144594925Feed-tw Feed-fbThe baseball gods trolled us all on Wednesday night.  World Series viewers reacted with hysterical resignation when groundskeepers in Cleveland brought out the tarp for a rain delay after nine innings and four hours of Game 7 baseball led to a tie score and nothing decided.  SEE ALSO: A Cubs fan paid $47,000 for two World Series Game 7 tickets Baseball … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift presents at the CMAs because you can't take the country out of the girl

Thursday 3 November 3:57:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270432%2f2f149d4a88874552ab621126fc9b89bdFeed-tw Feed-fb“Hi Nashville," said Taylor Swift after casually strolling up to the CMA Awards stage as if she'd never left.  Swift, a surprise presenter, handed over the night's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, to Garth Brooks in a homecoming with relatively little fanfare considering the superstar magnitude involved.  SEE ALSO: A very serious analysis of the Drake and Taylor Swift dating … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Make a High-Performance Battery From Junkyard Scraps

Thursday 3 November 3:30:00 UTC 2016

Science_afficionado writes: A team of engineers and materials scientists at Vanderbilt University have discovered how to make high-performance batteries using scraps of metal from the junkyard and common household chemicals. The researchers believe their innovation could provide the large amounts of economical electrical storage required by the grid to handle alternative energy sources and may ultimately allow homeowners to build … [Link]

Mashable » Anthony Rizzo was all of us watching Game 7 of the World Series

Thursday 3 November 3:26:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270402%2f1e8fbe8a97844f86ab22b1e9ba2ab70eFeed-tw Feed-fbIt was Game 7 of the World Series. It was winner-take-all. Two teams were trying to end historic World Series droughts.  Spectators, coaches and players were bound to be nervous. Chicago Cubs All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo summed it up perfectly. With catcher David Ross mic'd up, Rizzo came over for a quick therapy session. The Cubs were up 3-1 at … [Link]

Mashable » Cat trying to catch baseball on TV screen should be World Series MVP

Thursday 3 November 3:14:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26712%2fcat_2Feed-tw Feed-fbMaybe the Cleveland Indians should sign Kira the cat.  SEE ALSO: A Cubs fan paid $47,000 for two World Series Game 7 tickets During Game 7 of the World Series, the spry feline tried to prevent a Chicago Cubs home run by leaping at the ball.  Alas, the cat was not successful and the Cubs jumped ahead in the final and … [Link]

Mashable » Alton Sterling's son spent his 16th birthday with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

Thursday 3 November 3:11:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26710%2f7dbefc0928f246ceb72167479a3a6069Feed-tw Feed-fbThe crowd of Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour is typically packed with celebrities, but one guest at Tuesday night's show was more important than most.  Cameron Sterling, the oldest son of Alton Sterling, spent his 16th birthday at Yeezy's show at the Forum in Los Angeles and went backstage to meet the rapper and his wife, Kim Kardashian West.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Watch David Ross hit a World Series home run in the last game of his career

Thursday 3 November 2:51:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270365%2fff477803bff84bb899fabb7d389b06b0Feed-tw Feed-fbThe last game of David Ross' career was not off to a good start. The Chicago Cubs backup catcher — who announced he would retire after this season — entered Game 7 of the World Series in the bottom of the fifth inning, with the Cubs leading 5-1. Moments later, he made a throwing error that put two Cleveland Indians on … [Link]

Mashable » Carpenter Jimmy builds himself up and breaks himself down on 'You're The Worst'

Thursday 3 November 2:46:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270039%2fce494d24c7614bd681f437f5d1b5b7a6Feed-tw Feed-fbWe know the old adage about progress: One step forward, two steps back. That's probably doubly true for television characters, not least because we need them to stagnate and regress for the sake of the story. And because if attractive, fictional people flounder, we feel better about having done it ourselves.  With that bright introduction, we dive into this week's episode … [Link]

Mashable » It's a snake eat snake world out there, as this guy's photos clearly show

Thursday 3 November 2:42:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26707%2f14910486_1797570493832669_5324906990439267859_nFeed-tw Feed-fbSnake sightings are always pretty creepy, but they don't get more terrifying than this. Australian man Steve Young was out on his property last Sunday when he happened to spot a 1.6 metre (5.2 foot) poisonous red-bellied black snake eating a brown snake — and well over halfway through its meal. SEE ALSO: You wouldn't want to mess with this seriously … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks made the CMAs crowd hoot and holler with 'Daddy Lessons'

Thursday 3 November 2:35:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270500%2f6ebf9ce94445447aa05436fc0ddb8593Feed-tw Feed-fbDon’t mess with Texas women. Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks stomped all over the CMA Awards Wednesday night, singing Bey's country track off Lemonade, "Daddy Lessons," and there was a lot of sassy clapping.   "Texas," snarled Beyoncé as Natalie Maines echoed it right back. This version also featured a few lines from the Dixie Chicks' "Long Time Gone." SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » This one chart shows the impending doom that is holiday music

Thursday 3 November 1:52:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270269%2f7b674c534403472a83d1de87a172101cFeed-tw Feed-fbBrace yourselves, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" has already been unleashed across the world once again. It feels like there used to be this nice gap of a few holiday-less weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, used to mark the annual start of the holiday season, and with it came shopping, decorations … [Link]

Mashable » Dudes posing as pros in North Korean golf match could've played anyway

Thursday 3 November 1:41:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270229%2f9e2df2fdd5c04394a7edb86206fce082Feed-tw Feed-fbNorth Korea might not be the best place for an elaborate joke, but these two Australian guys decided to try their luck anyhoo. Morgan Ruig and Evan Shay, both 28, have recently returned from competing at the North Korean Open (a championship open to all amateurs) where they masqueraded as professionals, for some reason.  SEE ALSO: Crash Bandicoot has an 'Australian … [Link]

Mashable » Dorm neighbors exchange honest notes about too-loud sex

Thursday 3 November 1:27:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26688%2f07e8ed4e76924fd3ba48bada28a16f1bFeed-tw Feed-fbBeing stuck listening to your neighbors having loud sex is rough. Being #ForeverAlone and having to listen can make it even worse. Jenna Levine, a student at Syracuse University, decided to take a stand against too-loud dorm sex by writing her neighbors a candid note. Her neighbors unexpectedly responded to the note very positively – they sent a message back along … [Link]

Slashdot » Study Finds That Athletes Perform Better When Reminded of Their Impending Death

Thursday 3 November 1:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Basketball players that were grimly reminded of their own inevitable demise before playing took more shots and scored more points in a study published in an upcoming issue of Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. The researchers behind the experiments hypothesize that the pep-talk tactic fits with the established "terror management … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Flash' reveals Harrison Wells' big secret, and it's not what we were expecting

Thursday 3 November 1:09:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270224%2fef80817e94ef4f4e95e8fc90ced9b745Feed-tw Feed-fbVANCOUVER, B.C. — No member of The Flash cast has undergone more changes than Tom Cavanagh, who has played multiple iterations of Harrison Wells (and Eobard Thawne) over the past two seasons — each of whom has had trust issues with the rest of the team.  In the Nov. 1 episode, "Monster," we found out that this new Wells — aka … [Link]

Mashable » Mila Kunis writes powerful essay about gender bias in Hollywood

Thursday 3 November 1:08:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f269895%2f68c7668d9f27489e997cf9fa3525cd81Feed-tw Feed-fbNot even international superstars can escape gender bias.  Mila Kunis penned an extremely powerful and personal essay discussing her experience with the issue in an op-ed on the website A Plus. In the piece, Kunis furiously recalls a producer telling her she would "never work in this town again" after refusing to pose semi-nude in a men's magazine for a movie's … [Link]

Slashdot » Nearly 9 Out of 10 Smartphones Shipped Run On Android

Thursday 3 November 0:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Google's Android operating system was the big winner in a big time for worldwide phone shipments, market researcher Strategy Analytics reported Wednesday. Android captured 88 percent of all smartphone shipped in the third quarter of 2016, a period that also marks the fastest growth rate in a year. "Android's gain came at … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Dexter Fowler hit the first leadoff home run in World Series Game 7 history

Thursday 3 November 0:34:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270301%2fgettyimages-620661898Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been 108 years since the Chicago Cubs have won a World Series. Their fans can't wait much longer. Luckily for them, Dexter Fowler isn't interested in waiting, either. Three pitches into the first inning of Game 7 on Wednesday night, the Cubs leadoff hitter smacked a home run over the center field fence. SEE ALSO: All the reasons superstitious Cleveland … [Link]

Mashable » Fashion ecommerce star pranks Facebook in the name of tech education

Thursday 3 November 0:33:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270260%2f86b9d9d3e6b44bd3a39696da26b93bcaFeed-tw Feed-fbThe founder of online fashion success story Showpo, Jane Lu, has pulled off a pretty cool prank, and for an even better cause.  The Australian entrepreneur released a Facebook Live on Oct. 26 that seemed to showcase a dress which changed colour via an app. Her customers were obsessed, with the video netting tens of thousands of views.  Comments along the … [Link]

Mashable » A Cubs fan paid $47,000 for two World Series Game 7 tickets

Thursday 3 November 0:22:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270288%2f8472eb3cdfb14558852d21716fbdb22aFeed-tw Feed-fbStarved for their first championship since 1908, Chicago Cubs fans are understandably invested in Wednesday night's World Series Game 7 against the Indians in Cleveland.  But one Cubs fan is really invested — to the tune of nearly $50,000.  SEE ALSO: The ugly intersection of World Series racism and the Dakota Access Pipeline A Chicago customer bought a pair of box … [Link]

Slashdot » LastPass On Mobile Is Now Free

Thursday 3 November 0:05:00 UTC 2016

Arguably one of the best password manager applications in the wild, LastPass, is making select services available to its mobile users for free. Under the new plan, LastPass's free services will now include two-factor authentication, password generation and sync, and access from unlimited devices. Previously, the browser extension was available for free but users had to pay a $12 annual … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's mobile business is bigger than ever

Thursday 3 November 0:00:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270210%2fap_97136768370__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a good reason why Facebook's mobile business is bigger than ever. The majority of Facebook's users now access the social network exclusively on a mobile device, Facebook announced as part of its third quarter earnings.  SEE ALSO: Facebook's Wall Street fairy tale is coming to an end Of its 1.79 billion monthly active users, more than 1 billion are so-called … [Link]

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