John Gordon Ross

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Geekish

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 » Amazon Echo has already taken over almost half the online speaker market

Friday 4 November 23:58:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272945%2fecho__bookshelfFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon has been introducing its own products to take a bigger share of the market it already controls, and the strategy is working.  Of speakers sold on Amazon, the Amazon Echo accounts for 45 percent. Bose is next with just 16 percent. Those Amazon sales cover 89 percent of all online speaker sales.  And it's not just the Echo.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Munich Court To Try Facebook's Zuckerberg For Inciting Hatred

Friday 4 November 23:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Deutsche Welle: A Munich court has opened a lawsuit against Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, German media reported on Friday. News outlet "der Spiegel" wrote on its website, before the main weekly magazine's Saturday release, that it had obtained court documents charging the social media mogul with incitement to hatred. Zuckerberg is reportedly being … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook sued over ads based on racial preference

Friday 4 November 22:57:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272987%2fap_120511062552Feed-tw Feed-fbA class-action lawsuit is accusing Facebook of breaking housing and job ad discrimination laws. A Pro Publica investigation last week revealed that the social network lets marketers exclude users by "ethnic affinity." The lawsuit, first reported by Business Insider, alleges that such targeting tools are a breach of federal housing and civil right laws. The law states that advertisements can't show … [Link]

Mashable » If the election happened in a galaxy far, far away

Friday 4 November 22:56:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f273068%2fjabbaFeed-tw Feed-fbStar Wars may be escapist space fantasy set a long time ago, but there are times when it can feel like up-to-the-minute political commentary. We're not just talking about the fact that the run-up to Tuesday's vote feels about as tense as Luke Skywalker's Death Star trench run — or that, with polls bouncing all over the place, you'd be equally … [Link]

Mashable » The actual threat Russia poses on Election Day

Friday 4 November 22:49:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272871%2fap_288974791443Feed-tw Feed-fbA power grid hack on Election Day seems like a nightmare scenario. We can all envision how it would unfold: Trains stop mid-track, TVs go dark, lights darken across a major city, preventing people from using public transportation to get to the polls and limiting access to information.  And indeed a power grid hack on Election Day is possible, according to … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Cuts USB-C Adapter Prices In Response To MacBook Pro Complaints

Friday 4 November 22:40:00 UTC 2016

One of the biggest complaints with the new MacBook Pros is the lack of ports. There are between two and four USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) ports depending on the model you select — that's it. If you need a SD card slot, HDMI, USB, or VGA port, you will need an adapter. In response to the criticism, Apple says they will … [Link]

Popular Science » Blizzard Opens Up Starcraft To Google's DeepMind AI

Friday 4 November 22:13:00 UTC 2016

DeepMind Learning How To Play Protoss Entertainment Finally, a computer enemy is learning how to win virtual wars AI is going to learn how to war in video games. [Link]

Mashable » One app wants to help you elect Clinton through trading your vote

Friday 4 November 22:04:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f273065%2fgettyimages-620878106_1024Feed-tw Feed-fbAmit Kumar thinks his new app #NeverTrump has the potential to ensure Hillary Clinton wins the presidency, Donald Trump stays far from the White House and third-party supporters' votes can still count. "Let's ensure Hillary wins in swing states, and make sure third-party votes count," #NeverTrump's website reads. "We match Hillary voters in blue states with third-party voters in swing states … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Is Cutting the Note 7's Access To Mobile Networks In New Zealand

Friday 4 November 22:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: No one can claim there hasn't been ample warning. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 saga dragged out over multiple months, encompassing two recalls, several travel bans and then, ultimately, the untimely end for the troubled handset. Even still, some people just have trouble letting go. Starting November 18, Note 7 owners will … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Stranger Things' kids are back in one beautiful photo

Friday 4 November 21:58:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26970%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f239072_2fst_105-106_unit_2870_r_cropFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — They're back. Well, for the most part. On Friday, Netflix gave Stranger Things fans a peek at Season 2 with a cryptic tweet. sƃuıɥʇɹ&#4~ ʇxǝu noʎ ǝǝsuoıʇɔnp~ uı ʞɔɐq pic.twitter.com/jYd1tDsPRi — Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) November 4, 2016 The upside-down photo is of a table read featuring members of the cast, including newcomers Sadie Sink and Dacre Montgomery, as … [Link]

Mashable » Necromancer's death magic is coming to 'Diablo 3' in 2017

Friday 4 November 21:53:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26976%2f71ce6a30abc84554a3ea468c997bf0bcFeed-tw Feed-fb In the four years since Diablo 3 launched, players have frequently requested one thing in particular: a comeback for the Necromancer player class from Diablo 2. Blizzard Entertainment is granting that wish in 2017 with the "Rise of the Necromancer" pack for Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls. Unlike the just-announced and totally-free Diablo remake, this is a paid add-on "character … [Link]

Mashable » Free 'Diablo' remake is coming to 'Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls'

Friday 4 November 21:50:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f273019%2fa0903349ae9d443fbe957cc5fa87ca77Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat would the original Diablo look like as a new game now, 20 years after the original launched? Blizzard is going to answer that question for the game's 20th anniversary. An upcoming free update for Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls adds a rebuilt version of the PC gaming classic for players to explore. SEE ALSO: 'Overwatch' hero Sombra hacks into BlizzCon … [Link]

Mashable » ScreenJunkies adds daily live news broadcasts to YouTube and Facebook

Friday 4 November 21:48:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271948%2f56040eb549e449f7b2e06acc7a1d3b4dFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — ScreenJunkies is going live. The Defy Media-owned channel for fans of movies and television is expanding its content offerings with a new channel featuring three daily live broadcasts  on YouTube and Facebook that kicked off Thursday. The shows include a live morning broadcast, followed by multiple breaking news segments in the afternoon that explore entertainment news and what it means to … [Link]

Mashable » ABC News casually staged a crime scene like it was NBD

Friday 4 November 21:31:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26964%2fcwcnv4zw8aaemjhFeed-tw Feed-fbDon’t believe everything you see. Today in fake happenings, ABC News casually staged a crime scene by attempting to beef up its live shots with some police tape. Is nothing sacred anymore? SEE ALSO: Hacking group targets BuzzFeed for sharing 'fake news' Earlier Friday, ABC correspondent Linsey Davis reported an alleged crime from a field in Woodruff, South Carolina. According to … [Link]

Mashable » Millie Bobby Brown's performance in Sigma's 'Find Me' will leave you with chills

Friday 4 November 21:22:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26925%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_2.01.41_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb It seems like we can't get enough of the Stranger Things cast, especially Millie Bobby Brown.  The young actress left us with chills as the star of Sigma's new music video, "Find Me." The video shows Brown dancing and lip-syncing through bright city streets. Should Brown ever appear on Lip Sync Battle, her electrifying performance here has already won her … [Link]

Slashdot » Self-Drive Delivery Van Can Be 'Built in Four Hours'

Friday 4 November 21:20:00 UTC 2016

A self-drive electric delivery van, that could be on UK streets next year, has been unveiled at the Wired 2016 conference in London. From a report on BBC:The vehicle's stripped-back design and lightweight materials mean it can be assembled by one person in four hours, the firm behind it claims. The vehicles will be "autonomous-ready", for when self-drive legislation is … [Link]

Mashable » Man hacked his Alexa to speak out of a singing fish, and it's horrifying

Friday 4 November 21:11:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26957%2f46a2740561484e7fb9b7dc3b1b3bef58Feed-tw Feed-fbThe future is here, and it's terrifying. Taking the plunge to get an Amazon Echo can be a big deal for some people. Sure, we're all used to having Siri on our phones, but having a robot around the house that's constantly listening for you to deliver its next task is a bit weird and can take some getting used to.  … [Link]

Mashable » 10 most powerful movie scenes in cinema history

Friday 4 November 21:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22882%2fbest_scenes_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are scenes from films we can never forget—sometimes they're the only part of the movie we actually remember. They're tense, funny, heartbreaking, terrifying or some combination of all four. Here, CineFix presents their top 10 most unforgettable scenes in cinema history, from the silent era to modern movies. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, … [Link]

Slashdot » Cloudflare Slams MPAA and RIAA's 'Distorted' Piracy Claims

Friday 4 November 20:40:00 UTC 2016

Cloudflare has hit back at the entertainment industry's anti-piracy groups, RIAA and MPAA, which accused the service of helping pirate sites to hide. From a TorrentFreak report:Cloudflare was not pleased with this description, to say the least, and has now sent a rebuttal to the U.S. Trade Representative. The company highlights that it's a legitimate business and scolds the MPAA … [Link]

Mashable » Carrie won't stand down in 'Homeland' Season 6 trailer

Friday 4 November 20:33:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26962%2fcarrie-homeland-32994989-1280-720Feed-tw Feed-fb Six seasons later, Carrie Mathison still can't catch a break. Claire Danes' tireless C.I.A. agent may have stopped a terrorist attack at the end of Season 5, but her work is never done. SEE ALSO: Here's the swoon-worthy teaser for 'Barry,' a biopic about young Barack Obama Season 6 picks up with Carrie living in Brooklyn to help Muslims living … [Link]

Popular Science » A Disappearing Cardiac Stent

Friday 4 November 20:26:42 UTC 2016

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Mashable » The college basketball star who never was but can't be stopped

Friday 4 November 20:24:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272882%2f00e612757df8440cb4500d570026875aFeed-tw Feed-fbRay Smith should have been a college basketball star for a national powerhouse. We should have ooooh'd and ahhhh'd as we watched him fly above the rim and throw down dunks, snatch rebounds and swat shots for the University of Arizona Wildcats. This is a sad story but, improbably, one with a hopeful ending.  Smith's college hoops career was finally set … [Link]

Mashable » Anthony Rizzo couldn't help but cry when talking about David Ross at the Cubs victory parade

Friday 4 November 20:12:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272774%2ff3482da2b6484796a7ff761ca9eada2fFeed-tw Feed-fbAnthony Rizzo — self-proclaimed glass case of emotions — still can't control the feels.  The Cubs All-Star first baseman spoke Friday at the team's World Series victory parade. After thanking multiple members of the Cubs organization, he turned his attention to David Ross, Chicago's 39-year-old backup catcher who plans to retire this offseason. Ross has been a mentor to many of these … [Link]

Popular Science » Einstein Emoji, A Tsunami Of Stars, And More

Friday 4 November 20:12:52 UTC 2016

Science Our 10 favorite images of the week Our favorite 10 images from this week in space, science, and technology news. [Link]

Mashable » Move fast, but be careful: The challenges of education tech

Friday 4 November 20:05:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272787%2f2f4fad3a334d424496c6ab5f123ff57fFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s old motto of "move fast and break things" is great when you're dealing with stuff like photo sharing and autoplay video. But what about when you're dealing with something a bit more sensitive, such as how teachers, students and parents communicate? SEE ALSO: The next frontier for startups is urban tech Brian Grey, CEO of Remind, an app that helps … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Takes 104 Percent of All Smartphone Profits Following Galaxy Note 7 Recall

Friday 4 November 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Apple accounted for over 100 percent of smartphone industry profits in the third quarter of this year, according to estimates published by BMO Capital Markets on Thursday. From a report on MacRumors: Analyst Tim Long, quoted in the Investor's Business Daily, said Apple's staggering 103.6 percent profit share in Q3 2016 came largely as a result of significant losses posted … [Link]

Mashable » Welcome to 2016: Here's that Ariana Grande and Stevie Wonder duet

Friday 4 November 19:20:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272825%2fstevieFeed-tw Feed-fbStevie Wonder and Ariana Grande crank up the cheer in their delightful new collaboration for the animated move Sing.  The soulful track, "Faith," was released Thursday night. It's a brassy number all about love, because who else is more suited than Wonder (and Grande?) to sing about that subject. SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande shuts down Ryan Seacrest's probing questions Grande and … [Link]

Slashdot » Man Who Named His Wi-Fi SSID 'Daesh 21' Prosecuted Under French Anti-Terror Law

Friday 4 November 19:20:00 UTC 2016

An 18-year-old man from Dijon was convicted for "praising terrorism" and was given a suspended sentence of three months in prison because the SSID of his Wi-Fi network was "Daesh 21." From an article on Ars Technica:Daesh is the Arabic acronym for Islamic State, and "21" in this context represents the number for the Cote d'Or, the French department, or … [Link]

Mashable » Apple slashes prices on USB-C accessories in response to criticism

Friday 4 November 19:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272718%2fdsc05401Feed-tw Feed-fbApple heard you, MacBook Pro customers. Less than a week after unveiling a series of legacy-port-free MacBook Pro laptops, Apple announced that it is temporarily lowering the price of USB-C (AKA Thunderbolt 3) gear, including third-party peripherals and all adapters and cables. SEE ALSO: An honest review of the most boring version of the new MacBook Pro  "We recognize that many … [Link]

Popular Science » Leave Your Phone At Home

Friday 4 November 19:14:37 UTC 2016

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Mashable » 'Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan' expansion coming in December

Friday 4 November 19:12:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26952%2f33cd95e508f84089bac2eab8ff41ef31Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — The Goblin-run town of Gadgetzan is entering into the world of Hearthstone. The next Hearthstone expansion, Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, is bringing a whole new set of cards to Blizzard's competitive online card game to shake up the current meta. More information about Mean Streets of Gadgetzan will be revealed at BlizzCon, including Tri-Class cards that can … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook isn't getting that much TV money, so it will just start selling TV ads

Friday 4 November 18:56:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272737%2ff14752e9b912496eb62667b510d54d4bFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has been marginally successful in eating into TV ad budgets with its super-targeted but mostly direct-response ads. Now, the social network is taking a more straightforward approach to that market. The social network has a plan to start selling video ads to set-top services like Roku and Apple TV through its third-party ad network. In this system, Facebook would be … [Link]

Mashable » Harvard men's soccer team kicked to curb after sex ranking scandal

Friday 4 November 18:44:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272689%2fharvarduniversityFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not unusual for sports teams to keep scouting reports — assuming they're scouting athletes and not sex objects. On Thursday, however, Harvard University suspended its men's soccer team for the rest of the season after the university discovered the team had created a "scouting report" that ranked the members of the women's team on their attractiveness. A story published in … [Link]

Mashable » Rolling Stone loses defamation lawsuit over 'A Rape on Campus' article

Friday 4 November 18:41:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272745%2f2015_2f11_2f09_2fd0_2fuvathumb2.e711bFeed-tw Feed-fbRolling Stone crossed the line in its now-retracted story about sexual assault on the campus of the University of Virginia. Now, it will have to pay. A jury on Friday found that the magazine had committed defamation against a former UVa associate dean, who had been portrayed negatively in the article "A Rape on Campus." Wenner Media, the owner of Rolling … [Link]

Slashdot » More Than 50 Percent of All Pages In Chrome Are Loaded Over HTTPS Now

Friday 4 November 18:40:00 UTC 2016

Reader Trailrunner7 writes: After years of encouraging site owners to transition to HTTPS by default, Google officials say that the effort has begun to pay off. The company's data now shows that more than half of all pages loaded by Chrome on desktop platforms are served over HTTPS. Google has been among the louder advocates for the increased use of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero Sombra hacks into BlizzCon to reveal herself

Friday 4 November 18:33:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26948%2fsombraFeed-tw Feed-fb Sombra is finally here. During the opening ceremony at BlizzCon, the mysterious Overwatch hero Sombra hacked into the stream, giving everyone a glimpse at the stealthy hacker hero who's been the subject of speculation for months. Sombra's details can be found on her hero page on Blizzard's website, and she will be available to play on the public test realm … [Link]

Mashable » I listened to death metal for 8 hours straight

Friday 4 November 18:33:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26937%2fmvi_0139.mp4.06_11_20_23.still001Feed-tw Feed-fb We've all heard about studies on classical music and its effects on the human brain. But, what about death metal? Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26931%2f229688a89e72412aa413a6c2c6582c76Justin Timberlake clarifies those confusing 'Can't Stop the Feeling' lyrics Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26900%2fc616e930d128453a86a2388a71022ac5‘Hamilton’ cast gives 'Go Cubs Go' the Broadway treatment Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272512%2f600474889_640This beautiful video will stress you out immensely Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26907%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_10.36.02_amJimmy Kimmel debuts bonus edition of 'I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy' Read … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Simmons' 'Any Given Wednesday' is over after four months

Friday 4 November 18:31:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272748%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_2.19.35_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThat was a short run.  Bill Simmons' weekly HBO talk show "Any Given Wednesday" has been cancelled after only fourth months on the air. The final episode will air next week, HBO announced Friday.  SEE ALSO: Ben Affleck goes on expletive-filled Deflategate rant on Bill Simmons' new show Despite Simmons' charisma and some viral appearances from celebrity guests, the show failed … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know about Blizzard's 'Overwatch' League

Friday 4 November 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272042%2foverwatchleagueheadFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Blizzard is creating the Overwatch League, a global, professional league that is taking quite a few pages out of traditional sports' book. Revealed at BlizzCon Friday, the Overwatch League is aiming to inject Overwatch teams into cities around the world, host a combine for players to try out for different cities' teams, give players contracts with compensation and … [Link]

Mashable » Fact: Melania Trump is a Westworld robot

Friday 4 November 18:28:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272450%2f7f3bea5e334d4885af4381296e822ebeFeed-tw Feed-fbHBO’s Westworld is a reality-bending science fiction epic about technology, human decency and free will. Having pored over the show's released episodes, I've begun to develop several theories about the Westworld universe. Is the show covering multiple timelines? Is William the Man in Black? Is Melania Trump also a Westworld robot, along with the entire Trump family except for Tiffany? In … [Link]

Mashable » Kid learns the hard way that this easy pour milk bottle works real well

Friday 4 November 18:26:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272754%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_1.22.29_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes things just work too well. New Zealand radio DJ Vaughan Smith recently received a few bottles of Meadow Fresh's new bottle, which is supposed to make it easier for kids to pour. So Smith decided to test it out on his 2 and 4-year old kids.  Turns out the bottle works real well.  A video posted by Vaughan Smith (@vaughanonymous) … [Link]

Mashable » Chicago Cubs fans can't stop trust falling to celebrate World Series win

Friday 4 November 18:24:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272728%2fd6b4f3fddc87467a8ad7b2b0a37bf4bdFeed-tw Feed-fbAs Chicago revels in the Cubs' first World Series title since 1908, fans are going to absurd heights to celebrate.  A new trend has emerged amid the rowdiness. Folks are climbing onto city structures  — streetlights, statues, etc. — and throwing themselves into the arms of fellow Cubs fans. It's the ultimate trust fall.  SEE ALSO: This is what waiting 108 … [Link]

Mashable » Forget Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield has great power in 'Hacksaw Ridge'

Friday 4 November 18:17:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270118%2f5bc830ffb04d4d1f81062327210e6d5cFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter 10 years in Director Jail for reasons having nothing to do with filmmaking, Oscar winning director Mel Gibson returns with Hacksaw Ridge, a rousing WWII drama that is not for the faint of heart. Billed upfront as "a true story," throwing the wishy-washy "based on/inspired by" to the wind, Hacksaw Ridge stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Timberlake clarifies those confusing 'Can't Stop the Feeling' lyrics

Friday 4 November 18:15:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26931%2f229688a89e72412aa413a6c2c6582c76Feed-tw Feed-fb Did you think Justin Timberlake was saying "just electric" instead of "just imagine" in "Can't Stop the Feeling"? Well, it looks like you're not alone — even Ellen DeGeneres goofed on that one. Timberlake took the opportunity to correct her during his Ellen appearance on Friday. Don't worry, since this is Ellen, the whole confrontation was very good-natured. Also, the … [Link]

Mashable » This is what a 2,000-year-old woman's face looks like

Friday 4 November 18:11:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26933%2fmummy-fbFeed-tw Feed-fbMeritamun is an Egyptian woman, presumed to have been alive around the time sugar came to Egypt in 331 BC. Her mummified head was accidentally found in a basement and researchers at the University of Melbourne have reconstructed her face using 3D printers, CT scanners and a sculptor. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Mummy, Science Visualization, Melbourne, and Egypt [Link]

Popular Science » Laser-Eyed Device Could Speed Up NASA's Search For Life On Mars

Friday 4 November 18:10:00 UTC 2016

bili Space BILI is like radar for biomolecules A device originally designed to scan for toxins, pathogens, and other bio-hazards may one day come in handy on a Mars rover. [Link]

Mashable » 5 reasons why new cars are more exciting than ever

Friday 4 November 18:04:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f266946%2fkbb-newcartrends-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbA famous man once said, “If you ain’t first, you’re last!”  Sure, that “famous man” was a wacky character in a film about the wild world of speed racing, but the washed up racer’s logic isn’t wrong. We have Google Alerts for our news, TEDTalks to curate our personalized educations and pop-up shops for our latest rapper-inspired gear.  But, no one … [Link]

Mashable » Unexpected Albuquerque: 30 hours of city sleuthing with the Huawei Honor 8

Friday 4 November 18:03:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24817%2fdesert-1Feed-tw Feed-fbPaid Content ByHuaweiDuring the picturesque descent into ABQ, passengers lucky enough to sit in the window seat peer out their window for a glimpse of a stunning view: the city limits emerge suddenly and surreally, in stark contrast to the vast expanse of desert surrounding civilizationIt’s the land of sopaipillas, green chile, the Sandia mountains and a world-renowned hot air balloon … [Link]

Slashdot » US Government Launches Code.gov To Showcase Its Open Source Software

Friday 4 November 18:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a VentureBeat report: The White House has announced the launch of Code.gov, a website that shows off U.S. government open-source projects and offers relevant resources for government agencies. By launching this site the White House is hoping to improve public access to the government's software and encourage the reuse of software across government agencies. The launch … [Link]

Mashable » Germany's crackdown over online hate speech reaches Mark Zuckerberg

Friday 4 November 17:59:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272683%2fgettyimages-542774578Feed-tw Feed-fbGermany’s fight against hate speech has reached Mark Zuckerberg himself.  A German prosecutor has named Zuckerberg, Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and European Facebook executives in a preliminary investigation, according to German media.  The investigation was prompted by a lawsuit filed by Chan-jo Jun, an attorney who filed a similar complaint a year ago. This one, which said that Facebook … [Link]

Popular Science » Why Are We Still Using Bad Maps?

Friday 4 November 17:55:26 UTC 2016

authagraph map Science Some of the most common maps don't accurately depict Earth's surface. But it's not for lack of trying. We have dozens of map projections that can't manage to accurately depict the Earth's surface. But it's not for lack of trying–it's really difficult to do. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Huge lake discovered 15 kilometres under a volcano

Friday 4 November 17:53:55 UTC 2016

The discovery of a vast reservoir of water – as big as the largest freshwater lakes – could help reveal how eruptions occur, and how continental crust forms [Link]

Mashable » Crashed Tesla explodes into a massive fireball

Friday 4 November 17:51:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26904%2f38b64b8709f9474595ff18137e0cf7c1Feed-tw Feed-fb After crashing into a tree, a Tesla Model S violently burst into flames causing cells from its lithium-ion battery to explode. The video above shows parts of the batteries, which can burn for up to 24 hours, bursting into flames after the crash and shooting into the air like fireworks. The single-vehicle crash, which killed the driver and a passenger, … [Link]

Popular Science » Drones Fight Back Against Laser Weapons

Friday 4 November 17:45:57 UTC 2016

Detail of the Laser Weapon System (LaWS) on the USS Ponce. The laser gun is a white cylinder on top of a gray ship. Military And they might be winning Created as a defense system against drones, more laser weapons are making their way to the battlefield. But there’s a problem: Their flying targets have begun to defend… [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Michigan State met with student protest

Friday 4 November 17:44:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272584%2f01609c2572144a269e01a78c0b29d7bbFeed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump Jr. did not receive the warmest welcome at Michigan State University this Wednesday. The son of the Republican presidential nominee was scheduled to speak and campaign in the university's Union Ballroom for his father's "pertinent" election, according to the MSU College Republicans' Facebook page. But not every student was pleased. SEE ALSO: Trump’s idea of debate prep is a Facebook … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Guggy API Aims to Add Context to GIFs

Friday 4 November 17:37:07 UTC 2016

In a world bombarded with GIFs, a new smart contextual GIF maker, Guggy, aims to add a little more meaning to the short video loops. Guggy uses natrual language processesing (NLP) to analyze text input; and in turn, finds a GIF to supplement the text in a combined product the company calls a "GIF Message." To better leverage existing messaging … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump is the best thing to happen to global warming (seriously)

Friday 4 November 17:36:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272498%2ftrumpbestthingclimateFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Paris Climate Agreement was enacted Friday, and in doing so, became the fastest global U.N. agreement to go from negotiation to international law in modern history.  In an ironic twist, that quick turn of events owes a great deal to someone who actually wants to dismantle the treaty: Donald Trump. The threat of a Trump presidency helped move world leaders … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robot surgeon can slice eyes finely enough to remove cataracts

Friday 4 November 17:29:56 UTC 2016

The Axsis robot can manage the fine movements needed for cataract surgery. Its makers hope it will cut complications, and find uses in other parts of the body [Link]

Slashdot » China Internet Authority Formalizes Regulations For Live-Streaming Industry

Friday 4 November 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Chinese internet authorities have formalized controversial rules regulating the country's fast-growing live-streaming video industry, in a move that strips out smaller competitors and places hard-line surveillance measures on leading firms. Reuters reports:In an announcement posted on their website on Friday, the Cyberspace Administration of China grouped a handful of earlier restrictions under a final 24-point regulation that will come into … [Link]

Popular Science » China Launches The Long March 5, Its Largest Ever Rocket

Friday 4 November 17:17:51 UTC 2016

China Long March 5 Rocket From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal The 879-ton rocket flew an experimental satellite into space China's space program took a huge step forward on Nov. 3, when the 879 ton rocket flew an experimental satellite into space. [Link]

Popular Science » Password Managers Just Got A Lot More Accessible

Friday 4 November 17:07:00 UTC 2016

Stealing A Password Technology LastPass expanding free password manager service to multiple devices could protect us from the internet of things Password managers are good, and free access to them is better. [Link]

Mashable » This beautiful video will stress you out immensely

Friday 4 November 17:02:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272512%2f600474889_640Feed-tw Feed-fb There's a lot of real, unfathomable pain in this world. In comparison, the situations animated in a new video, titled "UNSATISFYING" from Parallel Studio, are extremely mundane.  Still, it's ok to cringe a little (or a lot) at the sight of a spoon sliding into a bowl of soup, or one half of a PB&J sandwich landing jelly side-down on … [Link]

Mashable » Hinge won't actually make everyone pay to keep using the dating app

Friday 4 November 16:55:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272570%2fstocksnap_cggpsblsa2Feed-tw Feed-fbSo much for members-only.  Hinge, which relaunched in October as a paid relationships app, won't actually kick off everyone who doesn't fork over $7 a month.  The onetime Tinder rival will grant "early members" a free lifetime basic membership to the new version of the app. Business Insider pointed out the discrepancy in Hinge's rebranding after a reporter there received the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Trials planned for GM superwheat that boosts harvest by 20%

Friday 4 November 16:50:24 UTC 2016

Biologists are applying to carry out UK field trials of a genetically modified wheat that has performed stunningly well in greenhouse trials [Link]

New Scientist – News » Face electrodes let you taste and chew in virtual reality

Friday 4 November 16:50:23 UTC 2016

Electronics that stimulate your sense of taste and texture mean you can taste and chew without any food – or give real dishes more bite [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mickey Mouse ears may explain universe’s biggest explosions

Friday 4 November 16:50:22 UTC 2016

About a third of supernova remnants have bulging protuberances called "ears" – and these cute features could be key to understanding how supernovae are detonated [Link]

New Scientist – News » A huge problem still lurks at the heart of Paris climate deal

Friday 4 November 16:50:21 UTC 2016

As the Paris climate deal becomes legally binding, the world must stop pinning hopes on negative emissions technology, say Kevin Anderson and Glen Peters [Link]

New Scientist – News » If you value science, there’s only one way to vote on 8 November

Friday 4 November 16:50:20 UTC 2016

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump really deserves to win the White House, but one really deserves to lose [Link]

New Scientist – News » Every 50 cigarettes smoked cause one DNA mutation per lung cell

Friday 4 November 16:50:19 UTC 2016

We can now precisely count how many cancer-related DNA mutations accumulate in smokers’ organs over time [Link]

New Scientist – News » Binge-watching videos teaches computers to recognise sounds

Friday 4 November 16:50:18 UTC 2016

A computer model watched over two million internet videos and can now accurately identify noises such as door knocks, dog barks, snoring and toilet flushes [Link]

New Scientist – News » China’s Long March 5 heavy-lift rocket takes first flight

Friday 4 November 16:50:17 UTC 2016

The Long March 5 heavy-lift rocket blasted off from China's southern coast at 8:43 pm Beijing time, marking another milestone on the nation's road to building its own space station [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ebola rapidly evolves to be more transmissible and deadlier

Friday 4 November 16:50:16 UTC 2016

The last Ebola epidemic was the worst ever. But it seems the virus quickly learns to spread more readily, which may make the next outbreak even harder to stop [Link]

New Scientist – News » Could Facebook posts skew your life? It’s already happening

Friday 4 November 16:50:15 UTC 2016

An insurance firm has pulled plans to set premiums based on customers' Facebook activity, but the basic idea is not going away, says Aviva Rutkin [Link]

New Scientist – News » As US election looms, time is ripe for a new science of polling

Friday 4 November 16:50:14 UTC 2016

Growing scepticism about traditional methods for predicting election outcomes is fuelling a search for a more scientific approach to polling, says Vuk Vukovic [Link]

New Scientist – News » Pasta spirals link neutron stars and the machinery of your cells

Friday 4 November 16:50:13 UTC 2016

A balancing act between forces forms similar structures inside cells and dense stellar corpses, suggesting links between astrophysics and life on Earth [Link]

New Scientist – News » World is set to warm 3.4°C by 2100 even with Paris climate deal

Friday 4 November 16:50:12 UTC 2016

Without swift reductions in emissions we’re set to warm the planet much more than safe levels and way beyond what nations have agreed through UN’s climate deal [Link]

New Scientist – News » Desert lizard can sip water from sand through its feet and back

Friday 4 November 16:50:08 UTC 2016

No water in sight? No worries, if you're a thorny devil: you just cover yourself in soggy sand and water starts flowing to your mouth [Link]

New Scientist – News » First Australians ate megafauna and used nets for hunting

Friday 4 November 16:50:06 UTC 2016

Evidence of advanced tools and art found 200km away from the coast shows first humans conquered inner Australia 10,000 years earlier than thought [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel debuts bonus edition of 'I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy'

Friday 4 November 16:47:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26907%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_10.36.02_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Parents sure do love to temporarily devastate their children. Due to an influx of footage, Jimmy Kimmel has released a second 2016 edition of parents telling their children their Halloween candy is gone. Like the first, it is full of hilarity, anger and tears — and why wouldn't it be? Candy is one of the only simple joys we have … [Link]

Slashdot » Meet VoCore2 Lite, a $4 Coin-Sized, Open Source Linux Computer

Friday 4 November 16:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a report on ZDNet:Four bucks buys a lot of hardware these days, and nothing highlights this more than a project like the VoCore2 Lite. VoCore2 is an open source Linux computer and a fully-functional wireless router that is smaller than a coin. It can also act as a VPN gateway for a network, an AirPlay station … [Link]

Mashable » TV has the most LGBTQ characters in its history — but keeps killing off its queer women

Friday 4 November 16:36:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272526%2fointbgettyFeed-tw Feed-fbGLAAD’s report on LGBTQ representation in television, released Thursday, initially looked like a cause for celebration. The organization, which has been examining this data for more than 20 years, came out with some surprising data tailor-made for a happy headline: there were more LGBTQ characters on television than ever before. And while that achievement was notable, the report said, that milestone … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. government prepares for Election Day cyber attacks

Friday 4 November 16:35:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272467%2f2d1cfc9cb5e540be96df2379dabb5f90Feed-tw Feed-fbThe United States government is readying itself for a range of possible cyber attacks it fears could come on Election Day.  The White House is working alongside the NSA, the CIA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security to guard against disinformation campaigns, internet slow-downs and other types of digital assault, according to NBC.  SEE ALSO: How an … [Link]

Mashable » Battery cells explode after Tesla crash kills 2

Friday 4 November 16:35:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26919%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbTesla reportedly told AP that the Autopilot was not the cause of the crash.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Indianapolis, Illinois, Car Crash, and Tesla Crash [Link]

Mashable » Dave Chappelle to host post-election 'SNL'

Friday 4 November 16:32:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272544%2f1b1cde99937a4a5fa5467fc886e2cf20Feed-tw Feed-fbSaturday Night Live is still the place to drown your election season sorrows.  After extensively covering the debates, Melania Trump and the generally nauseating rollercoaster of this ride through democracy, the show will wrap up the 2016 election (hopefully) with Chappelle's sly commentary. SEE ALSO: The ladies of 'SNL' roast Donald Trump in a 'Lemonade' parody The comedian will host SNL's … [Link]

Mashable » Man proposes to girlfriend in front of huge freshwater crocodile

Friday 4 November 16:20:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26895%2f492a5dec7b354adf9c63faaf273976a4Feed-tw Feed-fbThe beauty of finding love is that there's someone for everyone. In Australia, a crocodile handler named Billy found the love of his life, Siobhan, and chose to propose to her in a very unique way. On the special day of his proposal, Billy decided to pop the big question at his place of work: The Australian Reptile Park's crocodile pit. … [Link]

Slashdot » Here We Go Again: Microsoft's Popping Up Ads From the Windows 10 Toolbar

Friday 4 November 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Mark Hachman, reporting for PCWorld: When Microsoft's Windows 10 deadline passed, many heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that Microsoft's obnoxious popup reminders had finally been laid to rest. Surprise! Microsoft's at it again, reminding users to sign up for Bing Rewards by using Edge, Windows 10's built-in browser. My colleague Brad Chacos was hit by the ad after hours, … [Link]

Mashable » Google is changing search in a big way

Friday 4 November 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271982%2fgoogle_02Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is now starting to experiment with one of its biggest changes to search. The company is beginning to test a new "mobile first" version of its search index, meaning the company will prioritize mobile content in its search results. First, a refresher on how Google Search works: Google's bots crawl the web tracking more than 60 trillion web pages and … [Link]

Mashable » Swiping is the new cheating—or is it?

Friday 4 November 15:51:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272219%2ftindercheatingFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Exclusivity in relationships isn't the same as it used to be. In the days before online dating, being "exclusive" with your lover meant you'd cease to date and sleep with other people.  But now, with the kaleidoscopic array of dating apps at our finger tips, the lines between what does and does not constitute cheating have blurred. A swipe … [Link]

Mashable » Will you let Google Home into your home?

Friday 4 November 15:45:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272381%2fmashtalk_google_home_3Feed-tw Feed-fbWe got a good helping of hardware and software this week. On the hardware front, we published our Google Home and new MacBook Pro (without Touch Bar) reviews. And on the software side, we got a first look at the 70+ new emoji coming to iOS devices in the upcoming iOS 10.2. Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal and Chief Correspondent Lance … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Time to end the damaging battle over chronic fatigue syndrome

Friday 4 November 15:42:25 UTC 2016

All those interested in progress on helping those with CFS should unite in the push to find therapies, be they behavioural or biomedical, says Esther Crawley [Link]

Mashable » The 6 short phrases you'll hear good leaders say (a lot)

Friday 4 November 15:34:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270915%2fpexels-photo-57825Feed-tw Feed-fbWhether you’ve just started training your first hire or you’ve been managing scores of people for decades, you’re in the position of being a leader. And if there’s one aspect of leadership that holds true regardless of staff size or industry, it’s that being one isn’t for the thin-skinned or the faint of heart. So much of your job isn’t about … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook’s $200MM satellite wouldn’t have been enough to bring Sub Saharan Africa online

Friday 4 November 15:29:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272418%2f25c8a1cb2cc24d7ba4a80e849710db93Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s Free Basics initiative experienced quite a blow in September, when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded at Cape Canaveral. The rocket was just a few days shy of launching the Amos-6 communication satellite into orbit, which would have let Facebook beam broadband to sub-Saharan Africa.  Since the launch of Facebook Free Basics in 2013 (previously called Internet.org), the company has … [Link]

Mashable » Michael J. Fox reminds us that 'Back to the Future' was only a year off predicting Cubs victory

Friday 4 November 15:28:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26898%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_10.49.55_amFeed-tw Feed-fbPredicting the future isn't an easy task, so when Hollywood comes remotely close, major props are due. Michael J. Fox reminded us all that 1989's Back to the Future: Part II was just one lousy year off when it came to predicting a World Series win by the Chicago Cubs.   SEE ALSO: Good luck not crying during Cubs-Eddie Vedder video … [Link]

Popular Science » China's New Fleet Of Drones: Airshow Displays The Future Of Chinese Warbots And Swarms

Friday 4 November 15:27:46 UTC 2016

Cloud Shadow UAV drone China Zhuhai 2016 From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Zhuhai 2016 surprises with new drones, like the stealthy Cloud Shadow attack drone, helicopter-launched mini drones, a preview of a massive drone swarm Zhuhai 2016 surprises with new drones, like the stealthy Cloud Shadow attack drone, helicopter-launched mini drones, a preview of a massive drone swarm. [Link]

Slashdot » Turkey Blocks Access To Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Facebook

Friday 4 November 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Turkey has blocked Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube, according to censorship monitoring site, Turkey Blocks. From a report on IT Pro: The group broke the news today around 1am local time, saying the government was throttling these services. This is a method of slowing down websites to the extent that they become difficult to use or unusable. Initially, issues with … [Link]

Mashable » New update fixes one of the most annoying things about Apple TV

Friday 4 November 15:12:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272388%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f116755_2fapple-tvos-10Feed-tw Feed-fbApple has finally made good on its promise to bring single sign-on (SSO) for TV providers to the latest Apple TV and iOS devices. The feature was first announced at WWDC in June and now it's available for select service providers via the latest tvOS 10.1 and iOS 10.2 developer betas. SEE ALSO: Apple’s new TV app is Apple's idea of … [Link]

Mashable » This is what waiting 108 years for a Cubs championship looks like

Friday 4 November 15:12:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26908%2fbce66614d19d45caa18c17e54f710ed1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Chicago Cubs are holding their victory parade to celebrate their first World Series title in 108 years, and the entire city is amped.  The celebration includes a parade that will end with a huge rally at Grant Park prompting thousands of people to crowd around the entrance in what can only be described as joyous chaos. NBC Chicago captured a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Hamilton' cast gives 'Go Cubs Go' the Broadway treatment

Friday 4 November 14:59:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26900%2fc616e930d128453a86a2388a71022ac5Feed-tw Feed-fb It's a very lucky time to be in Chicago right now. Not only did the Chicago Cubs just win the World Series for the first time in 108 years, but a production of Hamilton just started running in the Windy City. So naturally, during the Nov. 3 Hamilton curtain call, the cast waved "W" flags and performed the Cubs' victory … [Link]

Mashable » Diver avoids attack after coming face-to-face with great white shark

Friday 4 November 14:58:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26899%2f4aef1bc974ad4078b50789b7d5c017e4Feed-tw Feed-fb There are a few things you don't want to see when you're diving in the ocean, and a great white shark tops the list. A scuba diver named Julian was scuba diving off the coast of Mexico when he found himself just inches away from a great white shark.  Julian credits his smooth camera work in keeping the shark away. … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram Challenge Recap: You shared your biggest passions with us, and here they are

Friday 4 November 14:45:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f270160%2fsilhouette-1746389_1920Feed-tw Feed-fbLast week, Mashable and Sleep Innovations asked you to share photos of your biggest passions with us as a part of our Instagram Challenge, and you did not disappoint.  Using the hashtag #MashPics_MyPassion, you showed us what you love to do with photos, videos and Boomerangs. By sharing your passions with us, you hopefully inspired others to do the same and … [Link]

Slashdot » Paris Climate Change Agreement Enters Into Force

Friday 4 November 14:40:00 UTC 2016

The Paris agreement on climate change enters into force on Friday, marking the first time that governments have agreed legally binding limits to global temperature rises. From a report on The Guardian: The passage of the accord — the fruit of more than two decades of often tortuous international negotiations on combating climate change — was hailed by nations and … [Link]

Mashable » Uber will drive you to the polls on Election Day

Friday 4 November 14:39:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272394%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f92845_2fuber_carFeed-tw Feed-fbUber wants to help bring you to the polls on Election Day. The ride-hailing company teamed up with Google to launch an in-app feature that helps users locate and request rides to their polling location. The feature will appear in all locations where Uber is available in the U.S.    SEE ALSO: Uber's new app will predict where you're going Starting … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung will block Galaxy Note7s from connecting to cellular networks

Friday 4 November 14:30:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272313%2fed0bbe80682d4d09976e5ff78c25400fFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s time to really surrender your Samsung Galaxy Note7 if you haven't already done so. Starting on Nov. 18, Note7 phones won't connect to cellular networks…in New Zealand, according to a notice posted on Samsung New Zealand's website. SEE ALSO: Samsung's revenue and profit plummet after Note7 recall Devices will not be able to "make calls, use data or send SMS … [Link]

Mashable » Air purifier sales spike in India as its cities battle pollution

Friday 4 November 14:27:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272311%2fap_16305152439821Feed-tw Feed-fbAs the government fumbles over effective measures to curb severe air quality in India’s capital of New Delhi, people are increasingly looking at air purifiers for relief. SEE ALSO: NASA reveals why New Delhi is blanketed with deadly smog Major ecommerce businesses in India are reporting significant surge in the sales of air purifier units in the country. The product category, … [Link]

Mashable » These football fans' epic Twitter thread takes the piss out of rival team

Friday 4 November 14:16:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26893%2f0b25bf366c97483e805c14c5d1e19d54Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — In an epic Twitter thread, two Chelsea Football Club fans trolled rival team Manchester United to hilarious effect.  To the tune of Coldplay's "Fix You," the two jokesters reimagined the lyrics using photos and some quick Photoshopped images that predominantly feature José Mourinho, the manager of the Premier League club.  SEE ALSO: Watch Arsenal players reduced to fits of … [Link]

Mashable » The Ultimate Guide to Dublin this Winter

Friday 4 November 14:13:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f24958%2fbridge2Feed-tw Feed-fb The Ultimate Guide to Dublin this Winter 30+ pubs, events and hidden hideouts you’ll want to check out Paid content by The Ultimate Guide to Dublin this Winter 30+ pubs, events and hidden hideouts you’ll want to check out Paid content by Paid content by Tourism IrelandCheck out Dublin. Cosy pubs, live music and warm hearty dinners. Discover the perfect … [Link]

Mashable » Kelly Clarkson's 'Hamilton Mixtape' cover will wreck you in the best way

Friday 4 November 14:04:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26892%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb How lucky we are to be alive in a time when Kelly Clarkson shares album credit with Black Thought, Nate Ruess, Joell Ortiz and Busta Rhymes — but that's the power of Hamilton. The Hamilton Mixtape isn't here quiet yet, but "My Shot (Rise Up Remix)" and Clarkson's cover of "It's Quiet Uptown" were released on Friday and are unsurprisingly … [Link]

Popular Science » The Yamaha YSP-5600 Creates A Hemisphere Of Sound

Friday 4 November 14:01:58 UTC 2016

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Slashdot » Samsung Washing Machines Recalled For Risk of 'Impact Injuries'

Friday 4 November 14:00:00 UTC 2016

The Galaxy Note7 smartphone is not the only Samsung product consumers need to worry about. On Friday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 2.8 million top-loading washing machines because of a risk of "impact injuries." From a report on USA Today: According to CPSC, the top of the washing machine could unexpectedly detach during use. Samsung … [Link]

Mashable » 2.8 million Samsung washing machines recalled due to explosions

Friday 4 November 13:50:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272310%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f227651_2fgettyimages-159141477Feed-tw Feed-fbThings are not going well for Samsung. The company responsible for the infamous exploding Galaxy Note7 is now recalling a whopping 2.8 million of its top-loading washing machines, for… well, exploding. The decision to recall the products came after reports that 730 washer units had exploded, leading to nine injuries, the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Good Morning America … [Link]

Mashable » Cameraman filming Komodo dragons conveniently finds one in his toilet

Friday 4 November 13:46:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26887%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_12.59.01_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb The BBC's Mark MacEwen returned from a day of filming Komodo dragons for the British television series Planet Earth II to discover that he really needn't have looked beyond his hotel room. SEE ALSO: Komodo dragons fighting in slow-mo will make you stay indoors forever As it turns out, one of the elusive creatures had made itself "quite comfortable" in … [Link]

Mashable » Eddie Redmayne is adorable acting out animals on Ellen

Friday 4 November 13:30:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26883%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_12.28.50_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Although an Oscar-winning talent like Eddie Redmayne hardly needs to prove his acting chops, leave it to Ellen DeGeneres to test his mastery of the craft in the silliest way possible. SEE ALSO: Ellen DeGeneres found One Directioner Niall Horan a 'new' GF In the spirit of his upcoming film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Ellen asked the … [Link]

Mashable » The New York Times just released the best thing of the election

Friday 4 November 13:02:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272226%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_8.36.48_amFeed-tw Feed-fbThis one is for the olds. The New York Times on Friday released a voting simulator in the style of the classic Oregon Trail video game.  The Times version, titled "The Voter Suppression Trail," puts users through an 8-bit version of going to the polls.  The game changes depending on the character you choose at the beginning, effectively highlighting how different … [Link]

Popular Science » A New Look At Captain Cook Shows Just How Much The Arctic Has Melted

Friday 4 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Environment The explorer’s maps from 1778 show some big changes Things have changed in the Arctic since 1778 – and not for the better… [Link]

Slashdot » Adobe Is Working On 'Photoshop For Audio' That Will Let You Add Words Someone Never Said

Friday 4 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Adobe is working on a new piece of software that would act like a Photoshop for audio, according to Adobe developer Zeyu Jin, who spoke at the Adobe MAX conference in San Diego, California today. The software is codenamed Project VoCo, and it's not clear at this time when it will … [Link]

Mashable » I listened to death metal for 8 hours straight

Friday 4 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26865%2fthumbaFeed-tw Feed-fbI had two friends listen to two completely different types of music — death metal and classical — for eight solid hours. This is what happened. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Funny, Classical, Music, and Insane [Link]

Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch and Jimmy Fallon used Mad Libs to lighten up a tense script

Friday 4 November 12:43:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26884%2fdf556232e8cd4cfbb3081e0d43492d37Feed-tw Feed-fb Benedict Cumberbatch dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to play an unusual game of Mad Libs.  Cumberbatch selected words while Fallon recorded his answers, and the resulting passage became the script for an otherwise tense live performance.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26824%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_3.48.49_pmPostmodern Jukebox's transformed The Chainsmokers' 'Closer' into a '50s slow song Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26862%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_12.04.42_pmDidn’t care about a celebrity until they died? There's a support group … [Link]

Mashable » England is burning a massive effigy of Donald Trump holding Hillary Clinton's head

Friday 4 November 12:35:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272174%2fgettyimages-620309174Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Remember, remember the fifth of November.  With Nov. 5 this year falling so close to the U.S. presidential elections, it's perhaps no surprise that a certain international-headline-making presidential candidate will feature in Britain's yearly ritual of setting things on fire. Saturday is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK, when bonfires, fireworks and effigies go up in flames to commemorate … [Link]

Mashable » An ode to the Cleveland Indians, the true World Series underdog

Friday 4 November 12:17:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271800%2f3c1b6d577e57496abf5a18de4c898ad3Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Chicago Cubs are World Series champions for the first time since 1908.  On Wednesday night, they ended the longest championship drought in North American professional sports. The Cubs were once the "lovable losers," a franchise cursed with a miserable history. And the team's cinematic Game 7 victory on Wednesday night cleansed all of that. If it sounds like a true … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp is testing a Snapchat Stories-like feature

Friday 4 November 11:53:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272181%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f258875_2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f233104_2fphone-20__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s WhatsApp could soon get its own Snapchat moment. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp begins rolling out video calling feature, but there's a catch Less than two months since Facebook's Instagram introduced Stories, a feature strikingly similar to Snapchat’s Stories, the social juggernaut is exploring the idea of adding this capability to WhatsApp as well.  WhatsApp is testing a Snapchat Stories-like feature on … [Link]

Mashable » What will happen to 4 million dumped Samsung Note7s?

Friday 4 November 11:52:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272175%2fap_942769521388Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung’s busted Galaxy Note7 phone may have become a punchline, but 4.3 million dumped devices is no joke to the environment, Greenpeace warns. Now that the Korean phone giant has recalled millions of the devices after a recent global fiasco in which multiple devices were found to be fire hazards, it's important to dispose of them in a safe way, the … [Link]

Mashable » Earthworm Dave breaks records, is euthanized 'for science'

Friday 4 November 11:42:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272192%2fdaveisdeadFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — At 40cm (15.7in) long and weighing approximately 26g, an earthworm named Dave has entered UK record books as the largest ever found in Britain.  The record previously belonged to a Scottish worm discovered in 2015 on the island of Rum that grew to 39.6cm (15.6 inches) and only 15g. WEAK. The experts at the Natural History Museum bestowed the … [Link]

Mashable » When a presidential election costs the person you love the most

Friday 4 November 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f250922%2felectionfamilyfriendsFeed-tw Feed-fbMost friendships come and go, but Jacy Topps-Chotas held onto her best friend for 20 years. That is, until the Presidential election got underway. It wasn't always easy to remain friends. Jacy, who identifies as a lesbian, began to feel estranged from that friend after she voted Republican for three straight elections. To Jacy, that was, "the political party that opposes … [Link]

Mashable » Bob the Cat is chill AF during his audience with the Duchess of Cambridge

Friday 4 November 10:49:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272157%2fcatFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Bob the Cat has truly reached the pinnacle of stardom. Thursday night, he attended the UK premiere of his film A Street Cat Named Bob (as the title would suggest, he is indeed a starring character). And before the screening, he had a casual audience with HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate. SEE ALSO: Will and Kate face greatest … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Book of R – $19.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 4 November 10:48:09 UTC 2016

Get "The Book of R" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Slashdot » Windows 7 and 8.1 Are Gaining More New Users Than Windows 10

Friday 4 November 10:00:00 UTC 2016

New submitter TroII writes: After Microsoft ended its year-long "free" Windows 10 offer, new installations have slowed predictably. But in an unexpected turn, October saw more new installs of both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 than of Windows 10. Compared to September's numbers, market share increased only 0.06% for Windows 10, while new installations of Windows 7 and 8.1 were … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi is making a Lego-like coding toy robot you can control with your phone

Friday 4 November 9:31:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272145%2ffa6f6a973710470ab9d55dae3b8a26f4Feed-tw Feed-fbXiaomi is producing a plastic toy robot that you can assemble into different forms, and control with an app. Called the Toy Block, the coding toy appears to rely on Lego-like pieces. The kit will come with various other components like wheels, gears and chains, to make your moveable robot come to life. Image: lei jun/xiaomi/weibo SEE ALSO: A dancing, laser … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's India rival Ola looking to raise $600 million in fresh funding

Friday 4 November 9:12:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272143%2fap_260118095571__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia’s ride-hailing service Ola could be planning to raise more money soon as it eyes further expansion and also take on global giant Uber.  SEE ALSO: Uber to make it easier for drivers to own a car in India Ola is planning to raise $600 million by the end of the year, according to Bloomberg. The company is in talks with … [Link]

Mashable » Um, why am I being targeted with Australian anti-refugee ads on Facebook?

Friday 4 November 7:34:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272127%2fmaxresdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fbThose "No Way: You will not make Australia home," campaign ads from the country's government have made it to Facebook, and they're targeting…Australians. Earlier in the week, the government proposed a lifetime ban on refugees who arrive by boat. Now, some Australians are being served the same anti-immigration campaign as people in other parts of the world are seeing. Including myself. … [Link]

Slashdot » China Launches New Heavy-Lift Long March 5 Rocket For First Time

Friday 4 November 7:00:00 UTC 2016

hackingbear writes from a report via Space.com: China launched its second new rocket in the year. The Long March 5 rocket, lifted off from the Wenchang launch center on Hainan Island, off China's southern coast, at 8:43 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT; 8:43 p.m. Beijing time), carrying to orbit an experimental satellite called Shijian-17, which is designed to test electric-propulsion technology. … [Link]

Mashable » Las Vegas pet store sells native Australian wallabies and it's messed up

Friday 4 November 6:46:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272096%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_4.44.45_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbSure, it might be perfectly legal in the U.S. state of Nevada, but there's something very unsettling about seeing wallabies — a protected species in Australia — up for sale at a pet store. YouTuber Codee Yount, who paid a visit to a store called Exotic Pets, which claims to have "the largest selection of exotic mammals in the western U.S." … [Link]

Mashable » Indian government issues 24-hour ban on news channel NDTV India

Friday 4 November 6:44:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272098%2f532911_10152799256655798_5326833606166466468_nFeed-tw Feed-fbIndia’s ministry of information and broadcasting said news channel NDTV India will be taken off air for 24 hours as a penalty for its coverage of an attack on Pathankot air force base earlier this year.  SEE ALSO: Arrest warrant issued for journalist Amy Goodman after pipeline protest coverage The ministry said the top Indian news channel’s coverage revealed "strategically-sensitive details"NDTV … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2348: Surrogate schadenfreude!

Friday 4 November 6:00:47 UTC 2016

JoT thumbShe wants to make Breaking News, literally. [Link]

Mashable » A 'Pen Pineapple Apple Pen' cafe has opened in Tokyo

Friday 4 November 5:55:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272091%2f14730544_1177060029048871_4303830016849870848_nFeed-tw Feed-fbJust when you got that damn tune out of your head. A pop-up restaurant in the style of Japanese comedian Piko Taro's "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen" ditty has opened for business in Tokyo. SEE ALSO: Netflix jumps on the Pen Pineapple Apple Pen bandwagon The restaurant serves dishes with plenty of (surprise!) pineapple and apple in them. Because they're sweet, the … [Link]

Mashable » Hindu priests are now helping to combat child marriage in Nepal

Friday 4 November 5:47:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26515%2fadolescent_girls_of_far-western_nepal_dancing_to_the_tunes_of_a_local_song_against_child_marriageFeed-tw Feed-fb Imagine your birth certificate being the only thing that can stop you from becoming a child bride. A piece of paper that could change the course of your life. In Nepal, a girl's cheena, or astrological chart, is playing a crucial role in deterring her from being married off before she reaches adulthood.  In Nepal, between 38 percent and 50 … [Link]

Mashable » Female tattooist illustrates hip hop icons with stunning photorealism

Friday 4 November 5:44:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272078%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-02_at_3.53.32_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbLast year Instagram launched their #MyStory campaign; an initiative aiming to highlight the work of exceptional and talented women on the platform.  Australia's Iva Chavez is one such woman, whose intricately-detailed tattoos have earned her a position as a featured creative.  SEE ALSO: A breast cancer survivor is using stunning body art to reclaim her body Chavez's journey to tattoo artistry … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's most stunning 'weather porn' as captured by 12 locals

Friday 4 November 4:59:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272072%2f3b1bb48a7e364400bf91bf7594612e0fFeed-tw Feed-fbA far cry from nude ladies or sweaty firemen, Australia's national weathercasters have compiled a calendar we can get behind — one overflowing with serious storm porn. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has released a series of publicly-submitted, jaw-dropping images of weather patterns from across the vast island continent.  They've taken the shots, along with photographer's accompanying personal stories, and turned … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon is about to 'destroy the retail environment' in Australia, report says

Friday 4 November 4:06:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272058%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f247151_2fgettyimages-461842892Feed-tw Feed-fbBeing geographically distanced from much of the world's major centres, Australians rely heavily on online shopping to supply them with the latest "stuff." And how we love us some stuff. But the retail landscape is about to shift — for better or worse. Worse, if you're a regular retailer, says the chief of a funds management firm. From Sep. 2017, Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » Forget about hailing an Uber on your next visit to China

Friday 4 November 3:57:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272053%2fap_396414084402Feed-tw Feed-fbBad news if you were hoping to hitch an Uber ride on your next visit to China. The latest update of Uber's app in China has effectively locked out foreign users. While it used to be a universal app for all of Uber's available countries, it's now specifically for China, developed by Chinese company Didi Chuxing (which pretty much bought out … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Develop Magnetic Ink That Can Self-Heal Gadgets When They Break

Friday 4 November 3:30:00 UTC 2016

Scientists from the University of California discuss how they plan on fixing broken devices with magnetic ink particles. "Just like the human skin is stretchable and self-healing, we wanted to impart a self-healing ability to printed electronics," Amay Bandodkar, a member of the research team, tells The New York Times. The Verge reports: Sensors printed with this ink would magnetically … [Link]

Mashable » Virtual reality headset HTC Vive announces first Australian stores

Friday 4 November 3:24:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f272038%2fgettyimages-490891924Feed-tw Feed-fbAussies eager to try virtual reality will soon be able to head to their local Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi store. From November 18, the HTC Vive headset will be sold at the two national retailers for the (not insignificant) price of A$1,399 ($1,073).  While already available online, it will be the VR headset's first foray into retail locally. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Smart oven designed with one purpose: baking you warm, fresh cookies

Friday 4 November 3:11:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271709%2fchip5Feed-tw Feed-fbIf using the oven for anything other than shrinky dinks is a little daunting, it's probably been awhile since you've enjoyed fresh cookies warm from the oven.  The CHiP smart cookie oven may be your excuse to get back into the kitchen.  A photo posted by SideChef (@sidechef) on Nov 2, 2016 at 10:26am PDT SEE ALSO: Breakfasts lovers everywhere raise … [Link]

Mashable » Patton Oswalt spins tragedy into a remarkable hour of standup comedy

Friday 4 November 2:43:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26815%2fap_591258090676Feed-tw Feed-fbNEW YORK — "This fucking day," Patton Oswalt said tonight at the beginning of his hour-long set for the New York Comedy Festival. And all of us in the audience knew what he meant. Just half a year after the untimely death of his wife, Michelle McNamara, Oswalt has returned to the stage, and he brought all of the turmoil and … [Link]

Mashable » Didn't care about a celebrity until they died? There's a support group for that

Friday 4 November 2:28:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26862%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_12.04.42_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb 2016 has been a terrible year for celebrity deaths.  It's no surprise that many of us have turned to social media to express some grief or pay tribute to our heroes. #GoneTooSoon But have you ever thought to yourself while scrolling through your feed: Did these people really care about David Bowie/Prince/Lemmy before they passed from this mortal coil? Did … [Link]

Slashdot » Study Links Human Actions To Specific Arctic Ice Melt

Friday 4 November 2:05:00 UTC 2016

sciencehabit writes from a report via Science Magazine: Since at least the 1960s, the shrinkage of the ice cap over the Arctic Ocean has advanced in lockstep with the amount of greenhouse gases humans have sent into the atmosphere, according to a study published this week in Science. Every additional metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) puffed into the atmosphere … [Link]

Mashable » Someone has reinvented the pocket knife

Friday 4 November 1:46:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26854%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Talon multi-tool combines more than 17 functions in one and won't scratch any delicate tech devices in your pocket. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Inventions, Kickstarter, Tools, and Techonology [Link]

Mashable » The BlizzCon 2016 tournament schedule

Friday 4 November 1:31:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271968%2fblizzconFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are five different tournaments going on at BlizzCon on Friday and Saturday: the Overwatch World Cup, Hearthstone World Championship, Heroes of the Storm Fall Championship, StarCraft 2 WCS Global Finals and the World of Warcraft Arena World Championship.  With so many top-level competitions going down, we made a schedule of when to catch the professional action of your favorite esports … [Link]

Slashdot » The Secretive $4.5 Billion Startup 'Magic Leap' Is Gearing Up To Release A Consumer Version of Its Tech

Friday 4 November 1:25:00 UTC 2016

Magic Leap is an incredibly secretive company based in Florida that develops "mixed reality" technology. While the company was valued at $4.5 billion in its latest round of financing, Magic Leap has never released a product. "It has never given a public demonstration of a product, never announced a product, and never explained the proprietary 'lightfield' technology that powers its … [Link]

Mashable » Drone captures sea life with a majesty that'll lull you into relaxation

Friday 4 November 0:51:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26855%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-04_at_11.23.41_amFeed-tw Feed-fb In the ocean of online drone videos, every now and then some footage comes along that takes you by surprise.  There are few however, that can rock you into a deep state of nature-based relaxation that would make David Attenborough himself weep. Australian man Brett Beswick captured some such footage at Avoca Beach, along Australia's eastern coastline, on the morning … [Link]

Slashdot » Every Year of Smoking Causes About 150 New DNA Mutations That Can Make Cancer More Likely, Says Study

Friday 4 November 0:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Los Angeles Times: For every year that you continue your pack-a-day habit, the DNA in every cell in your lungs acquires about 150 new mutations. Some of those mutations may be harmless, but the more there are, the greater the risk that one or more of them will wind up causing cancer. The … [Link]

Mashable » Mammoth but gentle huntsman spider looks too big to even be real

Friday 4 November 0:37:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271939%2f62a28bab70794b71a48e19abab61f89eFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia is home to many different kinds of spiders, ranging from the venomous to the relatively harmless. Although we'd bet you'd be hard pressed to find one bigger than Charlotte the huntsman spider, who was found and photographed by the folks at Barnyard Betty's Rescue in Queensland, Australia a year ago. It's only in the last couple of days, that Charlotte … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Deep Web' installation is a ballet of high-precision lasers

Friday 4 November 0:34:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f26849%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThis audiovisual installation is an analogy to the connections of digital networks and features 12 high power laser systems. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Deep Web, Lasers, Art, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' World Cup: 8 teams battle for their countries' glory

Friday 4 November 0:34:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271981%2fc0f9b4a38e114feaa060b0203cbf6850Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The first ever Overwatch World Cup quarterfinals kick off Friday at BlizzCon 2016 in Anaheim, California, where for the first time fans will root for their respective countries represented by Olympic-style teams. Eight countries remain after group matches concluded October 31. Teams are competing for honor — not money, as each player will get a small bonus for … [Link]

Mashable » Teenager finds this koala loves his bedroom as much as he does

Friday 4 November 0:34:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271947%2fa7557267d2a94cb18d9b9780a1fca34bFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen they're not busy forming unlikely animal friendships and strolling down suburban streets, koalas enjoy a bit of home invasion, it seems. 14-year-old Australian boy Nicholas Sneath was reading in bed when he heard a noise outside his bedroom door. It was a koala, just sitting there.  SEE ALSO: Koala piggybacks her baby down a suburban street like it's NBD "I … [Link]

Mashable » Another big cyberattack is taking a country offline

Friday 4 November 0:34:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271833%2f05d518d9250a4b56a26914f0f97022d0Feed-tw Feed-fbA new large DDoS attack is knocking out internet access in Liberia.  The attack, written about on Thursday by IT security researcher Kevin Beaumont, is the same type of attack that slowed much of the internet down in October.  SEE ALSO: How an attack on a company you've never heard of crushed the internet Both attacks used readily available Mirai malware. … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Westbrook's berserker rampage is this season's best NBA storyline

Friday 4 November 0:34:14 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Who is Tilda Swinton's new mystery meditation guru friend?

Friday 4 November 0:32:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271893%2f4a35288e0e5c4e6382487290c05c1c66Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Tilda Swinton has a new mystery friend — and though we don't know exactly who he is, we believe we have the world's first photographic evidence that he exists. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doctor Strange star has befriended a "mindfulness meditation guru" who was brought on the set of the latest Disney/Marvel movie. The report says … [Link]

Mashable » Brands fly the 'W' to mark the Cubs' historic win

Friday 4 November 0:27:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271817%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-03_at_2.19.44_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Chicago Cubs' losing streak has earned them a special place in America's heart. So it's no surprise that a host of advertisers seized on their historic win Wednesday night as a chance to showcase everyone's favorite lovable (former) losers. SEE ALSO: The Story Behind Chicago Cubs Fans' W Flags One of the most moving efforts came from Nike, which featured … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence seems to be dating 'Black Swan' director Darren Aronofsky

Friday 4 November 0:25:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271837%2f1be30f4aadc24285b7045f80ec9e4237Feed-tw Feed-fbJennifer Lawrence, also known as the world's most relatable actress, looks to have a new beau.  Lawrence stepped out on the town with director Darren Aronofsky and based on the PDA exhibited, the two seem to be very much together.  SEE ALSO: 10 movie characters that made the most epic entrances A photo posted by Jennifer Lawrence (@jlawprincess) on Nov 3, … [Link]

Slashdot » Judge Refuses To Block New York 'Ballot Selfie' Law

Friday 4 November 0:18:55 UTC 2016

Last week, we wrote about a federal lawsuit that is challenging a New York state law that makes it a misdemeanor to show a marked election ballot to others. Today, we learn that a federal judge has refused to block enforcement of the law. Reuters reports: U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel in Manhattan said it would "wreak havoc on election-day … [Link]

Mashable » Speed-obsessed internet startup MyRepublic sets Aussie launch date

Friday 4 November 0:09:16 UTC 2016

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Mashable » See the decks the pros will use in the 'Hearthstone' World Championship

Friday 4 November 0:08:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f271458%2fhswcpreviewFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The 2016 Hearthstone World Championship is just around the corner and only eight competitors are left in the $1 million tournament. The players have locked in their decks and Blizzard gave Mashable a look at what all the pros will be coming to the table with Friday and Saturday. Amnesiac, Che0nsu, Cydonia, DrHippi, Hamster, HotMeowth, Jasonzhou and Pavel … [Link]

Mashable » The latest 'Survivor' castaway is chill now about that brutal betrayal

Friday 4 November 0:00:54 UTC 2016

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