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 » Trump's website had a glitch that would make it say whatever you'd like
In the evening hours of Election Day, stalwart citizens discovered a nefarious "hack" in Donald Trump's campaign website. Through simply editing the URL that directed to the press release archive, users could make the header say whatever random, clever or combative words they wanted. SEE ALSO: A ridiculous live blog for a ridiculous election All a curious person had to do … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Facebook Workplace, Google Weave, Amazon Alexa, BBVA
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.
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Mashable » Trump supporter is so upset he seems to forget what New Zealand is
No U.S. presidential election would be complete without heated moments between reporters and protestors. However in this case, an encounter left one Trump supporter so worked up he couldn't or wouldn't differentiate between New Zealand (a country) and "Zealand" — a non-existent news outlet. SEE ALSO: Couple married 37 years emphatically support different candidates on live TV Kiwi journalist Patrick Gower … [Link]
Slashdot » 4chan May Have Brought Down Pro-Clinton Phone Lines Before Election Day
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Yesterday, as groups across the country hit the final stretch of their get-out-the-vote campaigns, workers at NextGen Climate noticed some problems with their automated dialer program. As the team started its morning hours, the program used to initiate and monitor voter calls was suddenly clunky, and cut out entirely for crucial … [Link]
Mashable » Party pooper Trump is having a cash bar at his election night party
Donald Trump is always on the hunt for the deal, even if it's at his own election night party. Journalists and attendees circulated photos of what appeared to be a cash bar at the New York Hilton, where Trump is having his election party, on Twitter late Tuesday afternoon. On social media, users dropped their jaws and spat out their seltzers … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2350: National curl up in a Ball Day
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Mashable » Australia offers 'democracy sausages' to Americans in their hour of need
Don’t worry, America. Australia's here to comfort you on Election Day with our questionable meat products. Eating a "democracy sausage," otherwise known as a barbecued sausage with burnt onions on a slice of white bread, is a sacred Australian election day tradition. The cheap sandwich is offered at almost every polling station whenever Australians vote — a compulsory act for every … [Link]
Mashable » This bizarre Trump impersonator perfectly captures the spirit of Election Day
If there is one person who represents this election season's level of political discourse, it's this guy. Spotted near a polling place in Spring, Texas, this flamboyant character celebrated Election Day by sporting a Donald Trump mask, "Make America Great Again" hat and a KISS outfit. This Trump/KISS guy took pics with kids a bit after thrusting his hips toward female … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump was caught peeking at his wife's election ballot
Both Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his son Eric appeared to check their wives' ballots while voting on Tuesday morning. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Election Day 2016, Melania Trump, Eric Trump, and Presidential Election
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Mashable » 20 #DogsAtPollingStations to get you through Election Day
In the United States, everyone over the age of 18 has the right to vote in the presidential election. But if we're talking dog years, all puppies above the age of 2.5 should be doing their part for their nation and heading to the polls, too. SEE ALSO: Having a rough day? Here's a Japanese dog wearing cardboard cutouts While we … [Link]
Slashdot » The First Hyperloop System Will Connect Passengers From Dubai To Abu Dhabi In Twelve Minutes
Hyperloop One has announced today that it would build the first commercial hyperloop transportation system from Dubai to Abu Dhabi — a trip that would take only twelve minutes. TechCrunch reports: The journey is 99 miles (159.4 km) long and normally takes about two hours by car but H1 promises it would take a mere 12 minutes in the hyperloop. … [Link]
Mashable » Airline makes a sarcastic dig at Trump on Election Day
“Just in case he wins… Travel to the U.S. while you're still allowed to!" That was the advice on a Royal Jordanian airlines advert Tuesday as Donald Trump went head to head with Hillary Clinton for the presidency. SEE ALSO: The taco trucks are coming for Donald Trump The ad, which was tweeted with emoji of an orange and a a … [Link]
Mashable » The ‘Alice in Wonderland’ book and film were surreal in different ways
Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland is a classic of children’s literature, and the Walt Disney film adaptation is one of Disney's most successful and enduring animations. Both versions are chock-full of surreal and nonsensical plot twists, but in different ways. Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, takes a trip down the rabbit hole to discover all the differences between the original … [Link]
Mashable » Trump gets confused by difference between 'county' and 'country'
Donald Trump was quick to make a mountain out of a molehill when it came to a potential problem with submitting ballots. SEE ALSO: Obama hits Trump with a Twitter diss only a president can deliver In one of his Election Day tweets Trump incorrectly quoted CNN as reporting voting machine problems across "the entire country." Just out according to @CNN: … [Link]
Mashable » Horrifying Trump cake spotted at Trump Tower
Anything can happen on Election Day. With polling stations closing in just a few hours, a creepy Donald Trump cake was spotted being escorted by police into Trump Tower in Manhattan. A Donald Trump cake being wheeled into Trump Tower @abc #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/HSkHChfUSA — Jason Volack (@jasonvolack) November 8, 2016 According to Pix 11 producer Katherine Lam, the cake was a … [Link]
Mashable » Warm records blew cold records away by the thousands last month
In recent years, climate scientists have noticed a growing imbalance in the ratio of warm temperature records to cold records in the U.S., with warm records being set more frequently. But even with this trend, October 2016 stands out as being particularly unusual. Last month, the lower 48 states recorded 7,025 warm temperature records (record daytime highs and record warm nighttime … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: ASP.NET Core and Angular 2 – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "ASP.NET Core and Angular 2" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-09 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Slashdot » Ireland Will Bring the Fight Over Apple Taxes To the EU Court
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Digital Trends: The tax debate between Apple, Ireland, and the European Union may escalate in the next few months. According to recent reports, the Irish Finance Minister, Michael Noonan, will bring the debate to the EU court, a move that could trigger a years-long court battle. The battle stems from a European Commission … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna wore the best t-shirt of the entire election
Now that it's raining more than ever, I'm glad that we still have Rihanna. RiRi managed to improve upon perfection by turning a paparazzi photo of herself rocking a t-shirt featuring a vintage photo of Hillary Clinton into the ultimate display of election inception. SEE ALSO: A ridiculous live blog for a ridiculous election #VOTE bih A photo posted by badgalriri … [Link]
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Slashdot » After Protest, Lenovo Releases BIOS For Loading Linux on Yoga 900, IdeaPad 710S
Lenovo received a lot of heat in September when it said the Yoga 900 and Yoga 900S hybrids would only support Windows, and not Linux. The company has now changed its stance, though there is still a catch. An anonymous reader shares a Lilputing article: But now you can install Linux, because Lenovo has released new BIOS options for those … [Link]
Mashable » WWII tale of 'Operation Mincemeat' still surprises
At the height of WWII, Major William Martin of the British Royal Marines did an extraordinary service for the Allied Powers. The thing is, Major William Martin never existed. SEE ALSO: One photographer's heartbreaking first-person account of WWI's Western Front However Glyndwr Michael, who died alone and penniless on the streets of London, did exist. Following his death, his body … [Link]
Mashable » America, we need to fix those voting machines ASAP
As expected, episodes of faulty voting machines have been reported across several U.S. states on Election Day. While break downs are common during elections and often lead to longer-than-expected waits, Twitter has been flooded with complaints from all across the country. SEE ALSO: Text glitch directs thousands of people to wrong polling stations Most concerning are the updates coming out of … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump and Eric Trump both peeped on their wives' ballots
We’re sure Donald Trump is confident that he has the vote of his wife Melania, noted Michelle Obama fan and subversive dresser. But a quick peek for reassurance can't hurt, right? Both the Republican presidential nominee and his son Eric appeared to glance in the direction of their wives' ballots while voting on Tuesday morning. Hmm. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump gets … [Link]
Mashable » Presidential hopeful Donald Trump got booed on his way to the voting booth
As he arrived to vote at P.S. 59 in Manhattan on election day, presidential candidate Donald Trump was booed by crowds. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Election 2016, Donald Trump, Presidential Candidate, and Presidential Elections
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Slashdot » CBC Threatens Podcast App Makers, Argues that RSS Readers Violate Copyright
Cory Doctorow, writing for BoingBoing (condensed):The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) publishes several excellent podcasts, and like every podcast in the world, these podcasts are available via any podcast app in the same way that all web pages can be fetched with all web browsers — this being the entire point of podcasts. In a move of breathtaking, lawless ignorance, the … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Alexa is just as nervous about the election as you
Amazon Alexa, the voice assistant that lives in various Echo hardware is, apparently, now a bit of a political junkie, obsessively tracking the presidential election returns just like you. SEE ALSO: Trump just filed his first election lawsuit, ahead of schedule Election results are, in truth, just another in a long line of Alexa skills Amazon adds to its artificial intelligence … [Link]
Mashable » Hyperloop One's Dubai transport video is the sexiest thing you'll see all day
Shrugging off internecine battles and public lawsuits, Hyperloop One on Tuesday announced an official agreement with greater Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to launch a feasibility study for building one of the first hyperloop transportation systems in the Arab desert. And Hyperloop One is selling that feasibility with sizzle. The two-and-a-half-minute video the company launched as part of this … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Track The Lines At Your Polling Place
DIY Qubie can count how many people are waiting to vote The prototype Qubie device can count how many people are waiting to vote at a polling place. [Link]
Mashable » Apple is testing a secret iPhone feature for emergency calls
Apple is working on a new way to make emergency phone calls. An upcoming iOS update, which Apple previewed to developers Tuesday, adds a new "SOS" feature that will let you make an emergency call when you press the power button five times. SEE ALSO: Apple should have seen the fake apps coming When the feature is enabled, all you have … [Link]
Mashable » If you also speak 'Lolihan,' Lindsay Lohan made a shirt for you
It’s not every day a new accent is birthed instantly and thrust upon the world, but hey, last week was special thanks to Lindsay Lohan. In October, the actress debuted a peculiar accent at the opening of her nightclub in Greece, and last Tuesday officially dubbed it "Lilohan." Now with a statement shirt that will complete any outfit, you can let … [Link]
Mashable » Kelly Clarkson takes playful jab at Justin Guarini to lighten Election Day mood
Hasn’t Justin Guarini been through enough? Just kiddingKelly Clarkson is serving up some serious laughs at her pal's expense on Twitter this election day. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift went to the polls and quietly revealed who she's voting for The singer shared a throwback photo of the moment she won Season 1 of American Idol over Guarini with text reading, "Make … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Should Web Browsers Have 'Fact Checking' Capability Built-In?
Reader dryriver writes: There is no shortage of internet websites these days that peddle "information", "knowledge", "analysis", "explanations" or even supposed "facts" that don't hold up to even the most basic scrutiny — one quick trip over to Wikipedia, Snopes, an academic journal or another reasonably factual/unbiased source, and you realize that you've just been fed a triple dose of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Hillary and Bill Clinton cast their ballots
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton cast her ballot in Chappaqua, New York on election day alongside her husband, former President Bill Clinton. She was welcomed with hugs and handshakes from other voters waiting in line. After casting their votes, the Clintons stopped outside the polling station and answered а question from the press. Hillary said she's "humbled" as she awaits … [Link]
Popular Science » Modern technology is amazing and no one running for President understands it
Technology Lessons for the 45th President from a week of not understanding email It's easy to scan a lot of emails for duplicates and the former head of the DIA should know this. [Link]
Mashable » What to watch on election night to maintain your sanity
As our long national nightmare comes to an end and the votes are tallied to determine whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will become the next president of the United States, you may be pondering the best way to run out the clock on Election Day. Luckily, a few brave TV networks are providing an alternative to the cable news navel-gazing … [Link]
Mashable » Couple married 37 years emphatically support different candidates on live TV
People in a 37-year-long marriage probably know a thing or two about putting their differences aside. And so, when a reporter asks this couple, "Aren't you excited for the first female president?" the differences in their answers do not shock one another. While the woman shouts, "No!" in response to the reporter's question, her husband has a different reply. "I am," … [Link]
Mashable » Photo of girl sleeping with Hillary Clinton action figure will melt your frozen heart
This election has been an emotional one, even for children who cannot vote for the next American president. But that's not stopping this little girl from showing her support during the election. Twitter user Sarajanenyc shared this heartwarming photo of her little cousin tucked in bed clutching a Hillary Clinton action figure on Monday, Election Day eve. SEE ALSO: Will … [Link]
Slashdot » Web of Trust, Downloaded 140M Times, Pulled From Extension Stores After Revelations That It Sells Users' Data
According to multiple reports, Web of Trust, one of the top privacy and security extensions for web browsers with over 140 million downloads, collects and sells some of the data of its users — and it does without properly anonymizing it. Upon learning about this, Mozilla, Google and Opera quickly pulled the extension off their respective extension stores. From a … [Link]
Mashable » Brands and their Facebook bots can now start conversations through ads
Facebook is making it easier than ever for brands to lure you into chatting with them. The social network rolled out a new type of ad on Tuesday that lets advertisers with or without Messenger bots solicit messages through sponsored News Feed posts. The posts look like any other ad on the site, but have a "send message" button in place … [Link]
Mashable » Brands need to stop telling people to go vote
Who doesn't look to their favorite brand of sweatshirt for election day reminders? That's what the gaggle of brands preaching to you online to get out and vote seem to think their relationship to your life is like. SEE ALSO: Advertisers look to commiserate with disenchanted voters — and mock Donald Trump Brands work hard to pretend to be your friends … [Link]
Mashable » Black market ceviche could mean jail for single mom
Share your favorite recipes on Facebook. But please don't sell the food without a permit. Even one bowl of your specialty could land you in jail. That's the reality California resident and single mom of six Mariza Reulas is learning as she faces jail time for selling homemade ceviche through a Facebook group, reports Fox40. SEE ALSO: These are the dictators … [Link]
Mashable » Trump just filed his first election lawsuit, ahead of schedule
UPDATE: Nov. 8, 2016, 2:55 p.m. EST And the suit is denied. UPDATE: Nov. 8, 2016, 2:05 p.m. EST Added Clark County statement. Before the polls even opened Tuesday, Donald Trump filed his first election lawsuit. Lawyers for the Republican presidential candidate on Monday night filed a lawsuit alleging Clark County, Nevada kept polling places open "two hours beyond the designated … [Link]
Mashable » We got our hands on one of the first Xiaomi Mi Mix phones, and asked people what they thought
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Mashable » This was the year's most memorable campaign ad
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jason Kander appealed to the historically Republican Missouri electorate with an ad that called out his opponent and expressed his support for the Second Amendment. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Jason Kander, Campaign Ad, Policy, and Gun Control [Link]
Mashable » Assange says he isn't dropping emails to swing the U.S. election
Despite what a lot people believe, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said he didn't intend to influence the U.S. election when he leaked troves of private emails. Assange has been publishing copies of thousands of emails from Hillary Clinton's camp during the final months of the election campaign, but claims he did it all for the good of the public. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Woman goes into labor and still takes time to vote before giving birth
We’re sure Sosha Adelstein would love to hear your excuse for not voting. The Boulder, Colorado, woman was due to give birth to her first child, Bella Rose, on Election Day. Bella, however, decided to drop by four days early — and Adelstein went into labor on Friday. SEE ALSO: A ridiculous live blog for a ridiculous election But Adelstein was … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Humans have purged the bad genes from our Neanderthal hook-ups
Early modern humans interbred with Neanderthals, but thanks to our bigger population evolution has purged out many of the deleterious genes we acquired this way [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » New Images of Earth Available through NASA's EPIC API
Those who frequent the NASA API Portal will notice a newly listed API: the EPIC API. The new API provides imagery data taken from the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC). EPIC, which sits aboard the DSCOVR satellite, provides a continuous view of the Earth's sunlit side. In turn, EPIC can measure a multitude of Earth's characteristics (e.g.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Debuts Refund Request API
Google has added more tools to the Play Developer Console, including a new API for managing Play Store refunds. The new feature set mainly targets subscriptions, betas, independent titles, and virtual reality content.
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Slashdot » Teachers 'Unwittingly' Spying On School Children With Surveillance Software
An anonymous reader writes: A thousand schools across the UK are monitoring children's classroom activities through surveillance software, according to a new report released by privacy advocate group Big Brother Watch. The paper claims that schools have spent an estimated 2.5 million pound ($3.1 million USD) on monitoring solutions to keep an eye on pupils. The technology, known as 'Classroom … [Link]
Popular Science » Mutant "lefty" snail named Jeremy finally finds a mate – thanks to a Twitter hashtag
Animals Even snails use online dating Finding a soul mate has never been easy, and it's even harder if you're a snail who's a “lefty”. [Link]
Popular Science » Air pollution in New Delhi is literally off the charts
Environment The most polluted city on Earth scored 999 on an index that maxes out at 500 Some areas of the city have smog levels five times higher than what the EPA considers unhealthy… [Link]
New Scientist – News » ExoMars crash must not mean abandoning next Red Planet rover
A critical point looms for Europe's life-hunting Mars rover after its test lander crashed. It must roll on, say astrobiologists Dirk Schulze-Makuch and Alberto Fairén [Link]
Mashable » The smog smothering India is so thick you can actually see it from space
The smog smothering millions in the Indian capital of New Delhi is so thick, it's plainly visible from space, showing up as a milky blanked covering northern India. Visible satellite imagery posted by NASA's Worldview tool shows persistent smog across northern India since late October. This coincides with the advent of winter weather patterns that often bring more stagnant air masses … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the women who've waited 96 years or more to vote for a female president
It wasn't even 100 years ago that American women didn't have the right to vote. Today, tens of millions of Americans will vote for the first female nominee from a major political party, Hillary Clinton. Amongst those proudly casting their ballots for Hillary are many women born before the Aug. 18, 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing their right to … [Link]
Mashable » Prisma brings its trippy video filters to Facebook Live
Photo app Prisma continues to expand its artsy, AI-generated photo and video filters into as many platforms as it can before the competition catches up. Now, users can slap eight different Prisma filters onto Facebook Live videos, and switch styles mid-broadcast. SEE ALSO: Prisma now lets you turn videos into surreal dreamscapes Prisma says only owners of iPhone 7 and iPhone … [Link]
Mashable » Enthusiastic women are wearing pantsuits to go vote for Hillary Clinton
Election Day is a momentous occasion for women this year, and also pantsuits. Women across the country are hitting the polls wearing their sharpest pantsuits in honor of democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. SEE ALSO: Mom breaks down in tears with daughter after voting for Hillary With the hashtag #pantsuitnation, the enthusiastic women are documenting their outfits across social media as they … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the woman who can win Democrats control of the Senate
Representative Tammy Duckworth could help Democrats regain control of the Senate if she wins the race in Illinois against incumbent GOP Senator Mark Kirk. Here's four things you need to know about her. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Election 2016, Obama, Senate, and Tammy Duckworth
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Mashable » 9 relaxing live streams to soothe your Election Day anxiety
The best way to counter election nerves? A cascading waterfall or two. Several noble organizations, including a few national parks and the Weather Channel, are live streaming calming footage today to help you escape one of the most stressful days in recent memory. SEE ALSO: 6 tweets that dominated this election So grab a cup of tea, kick back with your … [Link]
Mashable » On Election Day 2016, the whole world is Winston Churchill
Contrary to what you might have seen many times on Facebook in recent days, Winston Churchill never actually said that America "always does the right thing, but only when it has exhausted all other options." This misattributed quote seems to have originated in the US in the 1980s. It's a myth America has enjoyed telling about itself ever since. Hey, we've … [Link]
Mashable » The internet takes a fond look back at the Obama presidency
Eight years ago, Barack Obama was voted into office of President of the United States. Also, four years ago, Obama was voted into office. Twitter user @ReignofApril started #ObamaDay as a way to celebrate the first family and their accomplishments during Obama's two terms. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton is your next tech president And while today is #ObamaDay, it is also … [Link]
Mashable » All the ways to watch the votes roll in
Election Day is here and this year, things are getting interesting. There are real time projections that are breaking all the rules, live blogs to keep you up to speed with every tidbit of information and, of course, old school exit polls. If you are ready to mix it up, here are a few ways to follow the election throughout … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Crash Won't Stop Driverless Car Progress: Renault-Nissan CEO
Problems Issues with Tesla's self-driving software that were linked to the death of a driver this year would not block the development of autonomous vehicles, Carlos Ghosn, the chief executive of Renault-Nissan, said on Tuesday. From a report on CNBC: In September, Tesla revealed the death of a man in one of its cars in a crash in the Netherlands … [Link]
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Popular Science » Here's What Happens When Computers Fail At Your Polling Place
Technology Everything will be all right. Polls have only been open a few hours, but voting stations are already running into technical trouble. According to the Washington Post, this morning the laptop computer… [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift went to the polls and quietly revealed who she's voting for
Taylor Swift completed her civic duty by voting and she wants you to do the same. While remaining silent about who she's voting for, unlike fellow-extremely-famous-people Beyoncé and Lady Gaga who publicly support Hillary Clinton, Swift simply encouraged her followers to "go out and VOTE." Today is the day. Go out and VOTE 🇺🇸 A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump says he's proud of child Tiffany 'to a lesser extent' than the others
It's Election Day, so Donald Trump only has a few more chances to let the nation know which of his children he likes the least. Calling in to Fox & Friends, the Republican nominee spoke about how proud he is of his adult children. Most of them, at least. "I'm very proud of my children. I mean, I'm just looking … [Link]
Popular Science » Californians have another tough issue to vote on today: Porn
Health Why some safe sex advocates are against enforcing condom use in porn When it comes to California’s Proposition 60, which enforces condom use in porn, the Democratic Party and Republican Party of California agree: Vote “no.”… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Develop Application Metrics with Garmin Connect IQ
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Popular Science » Come look at China's coolest new missiles
Blog: Eastern Arsenal Rocket launchers, supersonic cruise missiles, and more. Missiles at Zhuhai included the GS-6A stealth cruise missile, Mach 4 CM-302 cruise missile, and a space launch rocket on an ICBM launcher. [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Takes Out Full-page Ads on WSJ, NYTimes, and WaPo To Apologize For Note 7 Defects
Samsung has taken out a full-page advert in multiple US newspapers to apologise for the faulty Note 7 phone, which has now been subject to a worldwide recall. From a report on the Guardian, shared by an anonymous reader:The advert in Monday's Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post, is signed by Samsung's North America chief executive, Gregory … [Link]
Mashable » 9 times British Twitter narrated the U.S. election in glorious fashion
LONDON — The outcome of the U.S. presidential election will affect not only Americans, but the entire global community. So yes, they have been paying attention — in particular to the controversial campaigning by Republican candidate Donald Trump. Perhaps in part because of the longstanding "special relationship" between the U.S. and UK, Britons have been especially vocal about their thoughts throughout … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a retired NFL receiver catch a gigantic fish with one hand
Former wide receiver Randy Moss played 14 years in the NFL, during which he set the single-season touchdown reception record and was named to six Pro Bowls. He's widely considered one of the best to ever play the game. And he's still got it. On Monday night, Moss — who retired four years ago and now serves as an ESPN analyst … [Link]
Mashable » 5 people we think should play young Dumbledore in 'Fantastic Beasts'
LONDON — The first installment in the Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them franchise hasn't even hit the screens, and yet already there's chatter about the films to come. Director David Yates fueled the fire (and made all our dreams come true) when he recently revealed at a press conference that casting is underway to find a young Dumbledore: "In … [Link]
Mashable » Election fatigue? Check out this new UN climate report and feel even worse.
Climate change may have been the sleeper issue of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, but it's been a top issue on the global scene. That's why a new climate report, released on election day of all days, is so important. The report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is designed to inform negotiators at the latest round of UN climate talks … [Link]
Mashable » The one number that shows how many people will vote today
2016’s already historical election could wind up breaking records at the polls. According to FiveThirtyEight's Election Day newsletter, as of Tuesday morning the number of people who have voted early in Florida — a key battleground state — has already surpassed the number of total Florida voters in the year 2000. That's huge. SEE ALSO: This letter to Americans has an … [Link]
Mashable » Mae Whitman dropped an 'Arrested Development' joke in an election day post
Arrested Development fans might remember George Michael's beloved and (un)forgettable girlfriend, Ann Veal, sometimes known as "Egg." Did you also know she's "with her"? Mae Whitman, the actress who played Ann channeled her television character when she shared an election day tweet, proudly showing a Hillary Clinton cap and a snack. SEE ALSO: Will Arnett is bringing 'The Gong Show' back … [Link]
Mashable » Polka dot omelettes are apparently a thing in Japan
Japan may be the master of cute food (and cute everything) but we're not sure this one's a sure hit. According to Japanese blogs, polka dot omelettes have started to trend on social media such as Line and Twitter. SEE ALSO: Dude made tiny, kitten-sized pancakes for his tiny kitten The spotty eggs are commonly made by separating the yolk and … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump gets booed on his way to vote
Election Day ballot casting can be a big event for the candidates. Or it can turn in to a super awkward occasion. SEE ALSO: Eric Trump may have just broken the law That's the lesson we learned on Election Day when big crowds gathered to shower GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump with lusty boos as he went to cast his vote … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what might happen if Marty McFly visited Westworld
It's the wild, wild Westworld, y'all. Writer and comedian Todd Spence has dreamed up a mashup that we weren't asking for but are thrilled with nonetheless — HBO's Westworld and the science fiction/Western extravaganza Back to the Future III. (Remember that one?) What a relief to know that Biff will be a bully in any reality. 
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Slashdot » DRM is Used to Lock in, Control and Spy on Users, Says Free Software Foundation
In a scathing critique, the Free Software Foundation is urging the U.S. Government to drop the DMCA's anti-circumvention provisions which protect DRM. From a report on TorrentFreak:Late last year the U.S. Copyright office launched a series of public consultations to review critical aspects of the DMCA law. FSF sees no future for DRM and urges the Copyright Office to repeal … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish goat with 'psychic' powers boldly predicts U.S. election result
Don't even worry about watching the U.S. election results roll in tonight; we already know the outcome, and it comes courtesy of a psychic Scottish goat named Boots. OK, so the main basis for the goat being "psychic" seems to be that he's previously predicted the correct result for Brexit (which, if you want to be pedantic, was only a … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift threw a birthday party for Lorde, herself
Ditching your teenage years is a big deal. Lorde kicked off her 20th year around the sun with a New York City birthday blowout that included some familiar faces like Karlie Kloss and Aziz Ansari—and of course, Taylor Swift. The Kiwi singer shared some pictures from her celebrations on Instagram and took some time to shoutout Swift for planning the festivities. … [Link]
Mashable » Oops, Eric Trump just broke the law
Did Eric Trump learn nothing from Justin Timberlake? SEE ALSO: Here's where you can and can't snap that ballot selfie In a since deleted tweet, the son of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump posted what appeared to be a photo of his own presidential ballot on Twitter. Thankfully, the internet never forgets and you can see his photo below. 
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New Scientist – News » Exoplanet hunters are missing 75 per cent of two-star worlds
Planets orbiting binary stars have a weird whirling geometry, meaning they don't pass in front of their stars once every orbit – but we're figuring out how to find them [Link]
Mashable » There's a line to visit Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day
The lines today aren't just to vote. People are waiting in line to visit Susan B. Anthony's grave in Rochester, New York on the day the United States could elect its first female president. This is not a line to vote; it's a line to see Susan B. Anthony's gravesite#Election2016 pic.twitter.com/xUd44WpJgj — Patrick Thornton (@pwthornton) November 8, 2016 Anthony was one … [Link]
Mashable » If the U.S. election was a fairytale read by Benedict Cumberbatch
"Once upon a time, in a land called America, where there were states of blue to the North and red to the South and a beautiful White House in between, lived a lady who wanted to rule the kingdom very much…" Somehow, the U.S. election is simultaneously more palatable and more terrifying when it's read as a fairytale by Benedict … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Puts Deep Learning in the Palm of Your Hand
Facebook has built a simple-looking video tool to show off a sophisticated use of artificial intelligence on cell phones. From a report on Fortune: During an event at its office in Menlo Park, Calif., last Friday afternoon, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer showed off software that takes a live Facebook video feed from a cell phone and converts the image in … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat's 'World Lenses' let you augment your surroundings with rainbow-vomiting clouds
Snapchat is going for much more than just the selfie. In an update to its iOS app released Tuesday (that quietly included a connection to its video-camera glasses Spectacles) Snapchat has added several new lenses that augment your surroundings. SEE ALSO: Facebook launches its version of Snapchat lenses By using the front-facing camera and tapping anywhere on the screen, Snapchat users … [Link]
Popular Science » Arguing About Politics Online Might Not Actually Be A Bad Idea
Technology How to see more diverse opinions on your timelines Does anyone remember how we interacted online before this election cycle? Surely, there was once a time before every far-flung Facebook friend posted memes about nuclear… [Link]
Mashable » Videos of insanely long voting lines show serious dedication
It’s finally Election Day, and the only thing standing in the way of you casting your vote for the president of the United States of America is a whole lot of other people. According to the United States Election Project, 46,270,767 people cast their early ballots before Election day proper. Huge, right? Though that may seem like an already massive number … [Link]
Mashable » Topless women removed while protesting at Trump's expected polling place
Election Day is already off to the races. This morning at a polling location in midtown Manhattan, two topless women began a chant of "Out of our polls, Trump!" This in an attempted effort to keep the Republican candidate from voting. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton is your next tech president The women were removed from P.S. 59 at 233 E. 56th … [Link]
Mashable » Grimes goes (really) old school in pro-Clinton ad
As the clock counted down to Election Day, musician and singer Grimes posted a pro-Clinton ad that harkens back to one of the most well-known political ads of all time. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton's mannequin challenge is here with an important message The video shows Grimes' hands plucking petals from a flower as a little girl's voice counts down, followed by … [Link]
Mashable » 12 incredible 'Overwatch' cosplay photos from BlizzCon 2016
BlizzCon 2016 is home to some of the most impressive Overwatch cosplay that can be found anywhere; after all, it's also where some of the biggest Blizzard fans in the world gather. Overwatch wasn't even out yet when BlizzCon rolled around in late 2015. Now, several months after the game's release and propelled by rapid success, the 2016 fan event saw … [Link]
Mashable » Samantha Bee dives into Hillary's badass history as an inspiring election 2016 swan song
Hillary Clinton may have made history as the Democratic party's first female nominee, but according to Samantha Bee, the former Secretary was always bound for greatness. The only thing that got in her way — repeatedly — was the American people. SEE ALSO: Paris Geller on ‘Gilmore Girls’ was Hillary Clinton and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise Bee takes … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter May Save Vine by Selling it
Internet products come and go. Twitter announced late last month that it will be shutting down its micro-video platform Vine. But the fate of Vine, which has since received a lot of support, could change. Twitter has received a large number of bids from interested parties looking to buy the app, reports TechCrunch. From the article: One source says that … [Link]
Mashable » The 'RuPaul's Drag Race' meditation video you need to chill out on election day
Today is the day, people. U.S. citizens are casting their votes for the candidate they feel is most deserving of the presidency. Or, in RuPaul's Drag Race terms, the candidate with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. As years of lip-syncing for their lives — sorry, campaigning — comes to a crescendo, the question on everyone's lips is: which … [Link]
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Mashable » This is why we still need Obama in our lives
Oh, Barack Obama please don't leave us. We still need you in our lives. SEE ALSO: The Obamas showed us how to zombie dance on Halloween If you're not 100% convinced, just try to watch this video from his last solo appearance in support of Hillary Clinton and not shed a tear: "One voice can change a room, a city, a … [Link]
Slashdot » DDoS Attack Halts Heating in Finland Amidst Winter
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack halted heating distribution at least in two properties in the city of Lappeenranta, located in Eastern Finland. In both of these events, the attacks disabled the computers that were controlling heating in the buildings. An anonymous reader writes: Both of the buildings were managed by Valtia, the company which is in charge of … [Link]
Mashable » Why the royal statement on trolling is unprecedented
LONDON — Prince Harry has lambasted 'racist and sexist' trolling and media coverage of his girlfriend Meghan Markle in an unprecedented statement on Tuesday. A spokesperson for Kensington Palace confirmed to Mashable that this is the very first time a statement issued by the royal family has ever referred to "online commentary". It said Markle had been "subject to a wave … [Link]
Mashable » Happy Election Day! Snap's Spectacles are live
On Tuesday, the United States may elect its first female president. The world is also one giant step closer to Snap's Spectacles. Hidden with an app update released Tuesday is access to Spectacles. The page is available in the list of features under "My Account." Right below Memories, you'll see Spectacles. SEE ALSO: 5 things we know about Snapchat's new Spectacles … [Link]
Mashable » How Gotham Chopra mines the sports world for deeper meaning
Gotham Chopra was in the stands on April 20, 1986 when Michael Jordan lit up the Boston Celtics for 63 points in an NBA playoff game. A wide-eyed, pre-teen boy then, Chopra still recalls the feeling of watching a sports deity register a defining performance against his favorite team at the Boston Garden. "I remember thinking, 'Holy shit, this is mythic,'" … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A wind turbine’s swish may annoy, but it’s not hurting anyone
Fresh calls to shut “noisy” wind farms should be dismissed given the lack of evidence of harm to health and the need for renewable power, says James Randerson [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart joined Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' for a 'Hamilton'-inspired musical about voting
On the eve of Election Day, Stephen Colbert went all out in a big musical sequence that celebrates the necessity of voting in this election. John Stewart, complete with a sash declaring his name, joined his old collaborator on stage and once again spit in Colbert's face, as he has done several times this election cycle. Stewart wasn't the only … [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper personally escorted a giant crowd of fans to early voting sites
Chance the Rapper is working to inspire change. Following his free concert at Grant Park in Chicago to spur voter turnout on Monday night, the jovial 23-year-old rapper personally escorted a parade of hundreds (thousands?) of fans to early voting sites. Chance led the large crowd of young voters through the city to an early voting site where he cast his … [Link]
Mashable » Snake chases iguana, becomes a glorious musical meme
LONDON — Remember that nightmarish Planet Earth II clip of a pack of snakes chasing a fleeing iguana? Well, it turns out it's a lot less nightmarish when you play around with the soundtrack. SEE ALSO: Cameraman filming Komodo dragons conveniently finds one in his toilet Since the clip went viral yesterday, people on Twitter have been remixing the music, replacing … [Link]
Mashable » Video games make the latest board games so much more exciting
While video games were evolving from Pong to Pac-Man to Pikmin, board game designers weren’t sitting idly by playing Monopoly or rolling Yahtzee dice. Tabletop experiences have matured significantly, building exciting stories, challenging cooperative experiences and bridging the gap to today’s app-obsessed world. Fantasy Flight Games is leading a board game revolution, with three games that reach across the digital divide … [Link]
Mashable » All the GIFs you need to get through Election Day
America, it’s been a soul-sucking election. For too long, we’ve endured the crowded GOP field, the increased social media blitz (on top of Donald Trump’s tweetstorms) and surprise after surprise after surprise.To get through Election Day on a high note, we offer a cathartic trip down memory lane. It’s almost over, everyone.First up, the Hillary shrugLet’s just get those Hillary Clinton … [Link]
Slashdot » US President Barack Obama Criticizes Facebook of Spreading Fake Stories
An anonymous reader writes:Concerned over the spread of fake news on the social networking giant, US President Barack Obama has criticized Facebook, saying fake stories on social networks are spreading lies this election. Speaking at a rally for Hillary Clinton at University of Michigan, Obama said: "The way campaigns have unfolded, we just start accepting crazy stuff as normal and … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's powerful air pollution beating face mask comes with a tiny air purifier
Xiaomi’s just launched a product that is everything India needs right now, but is unlikely to come here anytime soon. Continuing its spree of product launches, Xiaomi has now unveiled an air mask in China. You can easily tell this air mask from others as Xiaomi’s carries a small air purifier attached to the mask. The launch comes at a time … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hundreds choked in Iraq as toxic smoke sweeps across Mosul
Fumes from oil wells and a sulphur plant set ablaze by retreating ISIS fighters pose serious threat to public health as battle for last militant stronghold rages [Link]
Mashable » Adele takes on the mannequin challenge, wins the internet
LONDON — It's time to give up and go home, everyone. The Mannequin Challenge can now be declared officially over; Adele is hands down the winner. SEE ALSO: Pittsburgh Steelers win NFL social media with epic Mannequin Challenge On Monday evening, the British singer shared her version of the social media challenge. Surely, this is what the Mannequin Challenge was made … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, this is literally a motherf*cking snake on a motherf*cking plane.
As if 2016 couldn't get any weirder. For those who thought the Snakes On A Plane scenario was so fantastical back in 2006. Think again. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Samuel L. Jackson, Plane, Snakes, and Wtf [Link]
Mashable » Chinese mall has a 'nursery' where you can drop your husband and shop in peace
A mall in Shanghai knows the pain of a man who has to endure endless rounds of shopping on a weekend. And the pain of his partner who wants to shop without a deadweight hanging on. The Vanke mall in Shanghai just opened a "husband nursery" over the weekend. It's encouraging people to deposit their husbands there while they go shopping. … [Link]
Mashable » Why Meghan Markle is so much more than just 'Prince Harry's girlfriend'
LONDON — On Tuesday morning, Kensington Palace issued a statement confirming that Prince Harry is in a relationship with the American actress Meghan Markle. SEE ALSO: 8 tips for an American who wants to marry Prince Harry Despite the swirl of rumours and media attention that has surrounded Markle over the past couple of weeks, the headlines of many stories simply … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Is It Time To Dump Time Zones In Favor of Coordinated Universal Time?
Last Sunday, those of us in North America, Europe and some areas of the Middle East rolled back the clock an hour in accordance with Daylight Savings Time (DST). The tradition — first imposed in Germany 100 years ago — has been around for so long that many of us fail to question its significance. What is the importance of … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Wicked Cool Shell Scripts – $13.97 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Wicked Cool Shell Scripts" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-09 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » The first of the results have been counted in this small U.S. township
Clinton beats Trump 4 to 2. SEE ALSO: #HillaryForPrision is trending, but not for the reason Clinton haters think Albeit not the final outcome of the US election, but the first of the results to come in from the township of Dixville Notch in New Hampshire, which traditionally votes early on Election Day. More reporters than residents — just eight — … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Controversial India-Japan nuclear deal to be signed this week
Under a deal expected to be signed on Friday, Japan can supply nuclear technology to India, which is not a signatory to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's mannequin challenge is here with an important message
Don’t stand still, vote today. SEE ALSO: Friendless man bravely takes on mannequin challenge by himself This is the slogan of Hillary Clinton's take on the mannequin challenge, filmed entirely on her campaign plane and featuring pizza boxes, video reporters, high-fives, more reporters, campaign managers, John Podesta, Bill and Hillary and even Jon Bon Jovi. The challenge is a social media … [Link]
Mashable » Hamsterfeld – 'Seinfeld' with hamsters
Here's what a 'Seinfeld' set looks like if the entire cast were fluffy and had tiny little claws. 
‘Aussies for Hillary' warn of dangers of an 'orange-haired menace' 
Ned Flanders-themed metal band has the perfect 'Simpsons' reference 
John Oliver explains how companies like Mary Kay are pyramid schemes 
Movie moments that have us ROFL Read more… More about Animals, Fluffy, Jerry Seinfeld, Seinfeld, and … [Link]
Mashable » The guy who started the bathroom controversy may have a tough time getting re-elected
Gov. Pat McCrory ignited a boycott of North Carolina by sports teams, public figures and entertainers after he signed the "Bathroom Bill" in March. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Bathroom Bill, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World
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Mashable » Trump accuses tiny Singapore of stealing U.S. jobs, immediately gets trolled
During his rally speech in Florida on Sunday, republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pointed at the usual job-thieving suspects that are stealing work from America — China, India and Singapore. Wait, tiny Singapore? Manufacturing hotbeds like China and India are typical targets for Trump's anti-offshore rhetoric, but it's not every day that Singapore's small and fairly expensive workforce gets pulled into … [Link]
Mashable » It's U.S. election day and Britain's in meltdown over Toblerone bars
LONDON — Coming back from holiday and picking up a Toblerone at the airport is a time-honoured British tradition. SEE ALSO: Top 13 worst British candies that deserve a special place in hell With its sizeable hunks of chocolate and trademark, triangular shape, the spiky Swiss bar has long held a place in the nation's heart. I think this is the … [Link]
Mashable » Devotees in India take a dip in frothy, toxic river in the world's most polluted city
Thanks to local festivities, some of Indian capital’s biggest issues are now before the world to see. If you thought severe air quality issue is the only thing affecting the lives of million residents in Delhi, you will want to have a look at the rivers that flow through the state. SEE ALSO: Toxic foam is a fact of life along … [Link]
Mashable » Here's where you can and can't snap that ballot selfie
To selfie or not to selfie? Snapping a selfie with your vote ballot can feel like the perfect way to celebrate a proud moment of patriotism. And with Election Day here, plenty of Americans are looking to do just that. But a ballot selfie could land you a fine or even get you arrested in some states. SEE ALSO: Give America … [Link]
Mashable » Oversized sinkhole in Japan is the stuff of nightmares
Now, this is what you'd call a monster sinkhole. 
Image: APThe hole opened in the heart of Fukuoka, a major city in southern Japan, swallowing parts of the main street and cutting off power, water and gas supplies to parts of the city. SEE ALSO: Car drives into a sinkhole, ruining a couple's romantic date night It began as 7-to-8-meter smaller … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry hits back at 'sexist and racist' trolling of girlfriend Meghan Markle
Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle has reportedly been "subject to a wave of abuse and harassment," according to a statement from Kensington Palace. SEE ALSO: 8 tips for an American who wants to marry Prince Harry Speculation has been mounting about Prince Harry's connection to the 35-year-old American actress, but this is the first time it's been officially confirmed. In a … [Link]
Mashable » People can't figure out how to turn on the edge-to-edge Xiaomi Mi Mix
SINGAPORE — The Xiaomi Mi Mix is giving the Chinese phone maker its moment in the sun right now. The edge-to-edge, nearly all-screen phone has a bold design, and looks like none of the phones seen in the market right now. SEE ALSO: 10 Philippe Starck designs that paved the way for Xiaomi's Mi Mix smartphone We managed to get … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's new camera feature is about much more than photos
Facebook recently began testing a new camera feature that makes photos and live video look like famous works of art. At first glance, the effects look cool, though not hugely different from those you would get on a number of other image editing apps. You'd be forgiven for dismissing the feature as yet another attempt by the social network to compete … [Link]
Slashdot » Long-Range Projectiles For Navy's Newest Ship Too Expensive To Shoot
An anonymous reader writes: The USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) is the U.S. Navy's latest warship, commissioned just last month — and it comes with the biggest guns the Navy has deployed since the twilight of the battleships. But it turns out the Zumwalt's guns won't be getting much of a workout any time soon, aside from acceptance testing. That's because the … [Link]
Mashable » Hands on with the bezel-less Xiaomi Mi Mix
HONG KONG — Xiaomi's new game-changing bezel-less Mi Mix handset is one that needs to be seen in person. Even though I’d devoured all the available press materials on the Mi Mix before my review unit arrived, when I booted it up for the first time, I was still left in awe. SEE ALSO: Xiaomi is finally stepping out of … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung apologizes for the Note7 fiasco the old-fashioned way
Samsung has apologized to customers for the discontinuation of its Note7 smartphone with full-page ads in Monday's paper editions of three major U.S. newspapers: The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. In the text, Samsung promises to carry out a "careful" investigation into the causes of Note7's battery issues, which overheated and burst into flames in … [Link]
Mashable » Lenovo's latest smartphone in India has a mammoth 6.4-inch display, dual cameras
If you are into large smartphones and market’s current offering in India aren’t cutting it for you, Lenovo’s new phone in the country may be something worth considering. SEE ALSO: Lenovo launches Moto Z and Moto Z Play modular smartphones in India Lenovo today launched the Phab 2 Plus in India, which sports a massive 6.4-inch full-HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) … [Link]
Mashable » Indigenous Australians are calling for new, more inclusive tech hub
Because the majority of Australia's population clings to its coastal cities, people in regional areas are often left out when it comes to the so-called "digital economy." Two Indigenous Australians are hoping to change that. Leigh Harris and Julie-Ann Lambourne want to create technology hubs, led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to help share digital skills with communities in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dishonored 2' is gaming's best argument yet against photorealism
Combine Havana, Barcelona and Mumbai, and you might find something like the sun-scorched, decaying splendour of Karnaca. Known as "the jewel of the south at the edge of the world," the city setting of Dishonored 2 sprung from the mind of Sebastien Mitton, art director at Arkane Studios. SEE ALSO: Virtual reality should stop trying to imitate traditional gaming Speaking with … [Link]
Slashdot » The Sega Genesis Is Officially Back In Production
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Daily Dot: Sega may be done making the Genesis (known as the Mega Drive outside of the U.S.), but that doesn't mean people aren't still buying them. In Brazil, the 16-bit system is still hugely popular, and now it's being brought back into production. TecToy, which produces all manner of gadgets and toys, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Aussies for Hillary' warn of dangers of an 'orange-haired menace'
Want to hear the most Australian sound in the world? Check out the accents on these two "sheilas." In a skit simply titled "Aussies for Hillary," two comedians lay down a few "honest truths" and apologise for a few Australian indiscretions, like Rupert Murdoch and Crocodile Dundee 2. Lisa Davey and Ali Kennedy Scott wrote and produced and star in … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga yells 'Black Lives Matter!' during passionate Clinton rally show
Lady Gaga really knows how to rev up a crowd. Dressed dramatically in an all-black Michael Jackson-esque number, Lady Gaga performed at a midnight rally on Monday in Raleigh, North Carolina to rouse support for the Hillary Clinton campaign and pledge solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement. SEE ALSO: LeBron James helps Hillary Clinton's full court press in Cleveland "We want you … [Link]
Mashable » Serenity now: Australia is finally able to stream all of 'Seinfeld'
Turns out the streaming rights to '90s comedy Seinfeld are pretty damn expensive. In the U.S., all 180 episodes were finally picked up in June 2015 by Hulu, who had reportedly paid nearly US$1 million per episode to Sony Pictures Television, following a bidding war. Quite the kerfuffle over a "show about nothing." With no Hulu presence Down Under however, Australian … [Link]
Mashable » Ned Flanders-themed metal band has the perfect 'Simpsons' reference
While many businesses and people have capitalised on the enduring appeal of The Simpsons, putting together a metal band that solely consists of members dressed as Ned Flanders is surely next level commitment. It's the story of Okilly Dokilly (amazing), a self-described "Nedal" band from Phoenix, Arizona, that's just released a new single called "White Wine Spritzer" (incredible). In case … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump says Bill Belichick wrote him this endorsement letter
Donald Trump hoped to deflate Hillary Clinton's campaign with the help of a few New England Patriots. At a rally in New Hampshire on Monday night, the Republican presidential nominee claimed that both Tom Brady and Bill Belichick pledged their support for him. SEE ALSO: 5 political films to stream before the election Not only that — he read a letter … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lone wolf' casually pranked a major city's air traffic control room
April Fool's came very early for one air traffic control centre, after a "lone-wolf" played a prank that could see them face 20 years in prison. SEE ALSO: Intense crosswind forces plane pilot to abort landing Some mischief-maker from Melbourne, Australia, has been walkie talkie-ing themselves onto the airwaves used by commercial aircraft. According to the SMH, the unidentified person's series … [Link]
Mashable » Florida loves attention more than any other state in America
Casey Anthony. George Zimmerman. Donald Duck. What do they all have in common? Florida. Florida is a melting pot of key lime pie, ten dollar Dasani bottles from Disney World, conch fritters and Lime-a-Ritas. It's where violent crimes committed by humans meet weird animal felonies and where destructive hurricanes meet destructive Jimmy Buffett concerts. Florida is at once the most irrelevant … [Link]
Slashdot » Leaked NASA Paper Suggests The 'Impossible' EM Drive Really Does Work
A source close to NASA Eagleworks has leaked the test results of the 'impossible' EM Drive. While it's important to note that the results that have been leaked haven't been published in an academic journal, they do suggest that the system works and is capable of generating force of 1.2 millinewtons per kilowatt in a vacuum. ScienceAlert reports: The paper … [Link]
Mashable » FLOTUS goes all out in final impassioned speech at Clinton rally
Hillary Clinton's Philadelphia rally on Monday night was the Democratic candidate's final hurrah before Election Day — and the Obamas were there to let eveyone know they're with her. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton are finally rallying together After performances from Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, Chelsea Clinton introduced her father, Bill Clinton, who brought first lady Michelle … [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' actress opens up about a dark part of her past
As Shannon Purser, a.k.a. Barb on Stranger Things, was cleaning out her room Monday, she found old headshots, a Nintendo DS and something that reminded her of a dark time in her life. She turned to Twitter to share her finding and disclose her history with self-harm. SEE ALSO: Hollywood justice: Barb from 'Stranger Things' just got a movie deal Purser … [Link]
Mashable » Hey 'Overwatch' fans: Go play with Sombra
At long last, the Sombra hype train is pulling into the station. Blizzard surprised Overwatch fans on Monday with the unexpected release of the latest Public Test Realm update. Weekly updates for Overwatch usually happen on Tuesdays, but this one is special: Sombra is now playable for PC users. Probably to say "sorry" after that ARG took so damn long to … [Link]
Mashable » Why women in France walked out of work at 4:34 p.m. on a Monday
LONDON — Women across France downed tools on Monday afternoon at precisely 4:34 p.m.. They ceased what they were doing, and left their workplaces for an important reason. SEE ALSO: Icelandic women walked out of work at 2:38 p.m. on a Monday for an important reason As part of the event — organised by feminist blog Les Glorieuses — demonstrations and … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna plays surprise gig for Clinton in New York
Madonna had a crowd in New York City singing and snapping along to a rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine" on Monday night — a final effort to galvanize support for Hillary Clinton. Her surprise set came as Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi also performed for the Democratic candidate at a rally in Philadelphia. The performances followed a collection of younger … [Link]
Mashable » 5 political films to stream before the election
Tuesday is Election Day and the fate of America, if not the world, hangs in the balance. Will Donald Trump prevail victorious, or will Hillary Clinton become our first female president? That decision will be up to you, but Mashable is here to help with another decision — what to watch on streaming services that will help get you through what … [Link]
Mashable » 'Supergirl' just reminded us why you should never trust a Luthor
This interview contains spoilers for Supergirl Season 2, episode 5, titled "Crossfire." The Nov. 7 episode of Supergirl was packed with revelations, each of which could have major implications for our heroine, Kara (Melissa Benoist), moving forward. Alex (Chyler Leigh) finally came to terms with her growing attraction to Det. Maggie Sawyer (Floriana Lima); J'onn J'onzz (David Harewood) considered a future … [Link]
Mashable » The 'You've Got Mail' guy is now a friendly Uber driver
“You’ve got mail." Ah, those three little words every '90s girl loved to hear. If you were ever wondering whose voice was responsible for them, it's a nice dude named Elwood Edwards. He is no longer voicing AOL alerts, however. Instead, he has embarked on a new career as an Uber driver. SEE ALSO: Uber's new app will predict where you're … [Link]
Mashable » Joss Whedon calls on celebrity superheroes one last time to get out the vote
LOS ANGELES — Joss Whedon is assembling his avengers — aka his celebrity friends — one last time before Election Day. The director, who founded the pro-Hillary Clinton super PAC Save the Day earlier this year, released the latest in a series of videos encouraging people to vote. "Vote Tomorrow," which debuted on Save the Day's YouTube channel on Monday, … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump makes yuge mistake and mispronounces Beyoncé's name
Undecided voters, do with this information what you will: Donald Trump does not know how to pronounce Beyoncé's name. The Republican presidential nominee made the gaffe when he decided to express a distaste for Beyoncé and Jay Z at his rally in Raleigh, North Carolina. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé, Jay Z and Chance the Rapper want their daughters to see a female … [Link]
Mashable » Harry Potter fans believe this millennial Trump voter is IRL Draco Malfoy
Harry Potter fans certainly know how dark things can get when the world is being torn apart by opposing forces. So when people pointed out a very blond young man casting his first vote for Donald Trump, it really spoke to the wizarding world on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Fans aren’t feeling too fantastic about Johnny Depp in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ CNN's millennial … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Mannequin Challenge' is letting us live our sci-fi dreams
The Mannequin Challenge is officially the coolest new social media trend to take over Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, compelling people to go to great lengths to show off what's possible when you (fake) freeze time. Although the idea almost seems obvious at this point — now that nearly everyone has a mobile camera — it should be noted that the … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Threatens LinkedIn With Job Opening Features
Facebook is looking to compete with LinkedIn by allowing business Pages to promote job listings. "The new Jobs features could give companies another reason to drive traffic to their Facebook Page beyond marketing their products in the News feed, while also allowing them to pay the social network to get their open position in front of more candidates," reports TechCrunch. … [Link]
Mashable » All the weed references in 'Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party' premiere
On Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, they really put the pot in potluck. Technically, it's a cooking competition show, but that's primarily just a method of assigning some kind of structure to a show about famous people hanging out with each other and giving fans insights on their lifestyles. So naturally, weed comes up a lot. SEE ALSO: Your Election … [Link]
Mashable » Naomi Klein likens Australia's refugee treatment to Trump's 'insane' wall
While to world waits to see whether Donald Trump will ever get his chance to build that wall, it could be said that Australia's already constructed one, albeit invisibly. Canadian journalist and author Naomi Klein told Australian panel program Q&A Monday, that the country's immigration policies have an uncomfortable similarity to those proposed by Trump. SEE ALSO: Outrage as government says … [Link]
Mashable » 6 tweets that dominated this election
#Election2016 is winding down. Even after the polls close and a winner is declared, the endless tweets and posts will remain up for digital posterity. SEE ALSO: Even Donald Trump's campaign is fed up with his tweets Twitter rounded up the top tweets from both presidential candidates in case you forgot about Trump's 3 a.mTwitter rants or Hillary Clinton's effort to … [Link]
Mashable » Renown 'Dota 2' team fires 3 members over internal drama
Three players were released Monday from top-earning esports team Natus Vincere, a split caused by internal conflicts among the five-man squad after they failed to qualify for the upcoming $3 million Boston Major tournament. And then there were two. The only remaining players are Victor "GeneRaL" Nigrini and Danil "Dendi" Ishutin. Ex-NaVi players Dmitry "Ditya Ra" Minenkov, Ivan "ArtStyle" Antonov and … [Link]
Mashable » Apple should have seen the fake apps coming
Some cracks are beginning to appear in Apple's "walled garden." Apple pulled hundreds of junk apps from its store after the The New York Times reported about the rise of knockoff shopping apps from Chinese companies that aim to trick users into thinking they were associated with brands such as Foot Locker and Nordstrom. SEE ALSO: How to avoid the bogus … [Link]
Slashdot » Unsealed Court Docs Show FBI Used Malware Like 'A Grenade'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: In 2013, the FBI received permission to hack over 300 specific users of dark web email service TorMail. But now, after the warrants and their applications have finally been unsealed, experts say the agency illegally went further, and hacked perfectly legitimate users of the privacy-focused service. "That is, while the warrant authorized … [Link]
Mashable » Guy gets medieval on home intruder, shooting his butt with bow and arrow
A would-be burglar got a dose of Robin Hood-style vengeance, when he was shot in the butt by an arrow while trying to flee. New South Wales Police in Australia are investigating a case in which an intruder broke into the home of a 68-year-old man and his wife Sunday, in the Sydney suburb of Wattle Grove. SEE ALSO: Australia's most … [Link]
Mashable » Farewell Francis: Dog who revolutionized YouTube cooking shows has died
LOS ANGELES — No one knew the chef's name, but everyone knew her dog. Francis, the 14-year-old co-host of the YouTube channel Cooking with Dog, died over the weekend. Francis passed away this afternoon. He was 14 years and 9 months old and lived a full, happy life. He was a good friend and will be missedpic.twitter.com/vCAhCQ7JEv — Chef & … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber, Lyft, Zipcar Offer Free Or Discounted Rides To Polls On Election Day
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Consumerist: Lyft, Uber, Zipcar, and Maven have unveiled a variety of discounts and promotions aimed at enabling voters to get to the polls on Tuesday. The ride-hailing service [Uber] has teamed up with Google to create an in-app feature that aims to assist voters in locating their poling place and then getting there. … [Link]
Mashable » Definitely don't freak out over how easy it was to hack this voting machine
Here's a fun fact on the eve of perhaps the most contentious election in recent American history: It's totally possible to hack a voting machine and alter its final tally. Cylance, a cybersecurity firm, demonstrated a hack against a Sequoia AVC Edge Mk1 machine in a video released Friday. (You can watch it above.) The Sequoia machine uses individual flash … [Link]
Mashable » Pedigree shows how a cute dog can bring Trump and Hillary supporters together
Passions are running hot as America undergoes perhaps the most divisive election cycle in recent memory. But not so hot, it seems, that opposing supporters can't come together over shared love for an adorable canine. SEE ALSO: Advertisers look to commiserate with disenchanted voters — and mock Donald Trump At least that was the experience of a woman featured in a … [Link]
Popular Science » Forget the Election With the Best Science Stories You Missed
Science Vote! But also read about miraculous marsupial milk. Forget about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton for a few minutes with some soothing science. [Link]
Popular Science » Nintendo Brings Back the Original NES For Just $60
Gadgets A fun way to relive your days of being terrible at video games. The NES Classic Edition is a remake of the 1985 original. This one is half the weight (so light it feels fake), and so compact grown-ups could easily palm it, throw it… [Link]
Mashable » Childish Gambino's new album release date leaked
It’s been quite the year for Donald Glover. His hit television series Atlanta has made a mark on the small screen, and the actor will be starring on the big screen in next year's Han Solo film. And as rapper Childish Gambino, Glover has had a busy 2016 as well. He unveiled new material in Joshua Tree last year to some … [Link]
Slashdot » Gmail's iPhone App Now Has 'Undo Send' and Faster Search
Google has updated its Gmail app for iOS today, which includes a handful of much-welcomed features and improvements. There is now an "Undo Send" button for mobile, a fresh new look, and faster search. Mashable reports: To unsend an email, just tap the "Undo" button in the lower right corner after you've hit the paper plane send icon. But you … [Link]
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