John Gordon Ross

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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Today in America, a couple bald eagles got stuck in a storm drain

Thursday 10 November 23:59:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281558%2f581db84e22484bf7b4ce0d109f54ef0cFeed-tw Feed-fbWell, you might as well watch a video of a couple bald eagles stuck in a storm drain today.  The sorry affair happened in Orlando, Florida, and the the whole thing was captured by WFAA-TV on Facebook Live. Just a typical day in the United States in 2016.  SEE ALSO: You don't have to organize today. You can just grieve. One … [Link]

Mashable » 'Supernatural' is tackling Hitler (again!)

Thursday 10 November 23:48:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281396%2fsn1205b_0123bbFeed-tw Feed-fbVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Supernatural has been on air for 11 years, and in that time, the Winchester brothers have fought everything from ghosts and vampires to shapeshifting gods that look like Paris Hilton and Lucifer himself.  This week, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are tackling Hitler — and not for the first time. Following a Season 8 episode … [Link]

Mashable » Bernie Sanders is prepared to be Trump's 'worst nightmare'

Thursday 10 November 23:34:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281385%2fap_16315078450156Feed-tw Feed-fbSen. Bernie Sanders let the new president-elect know his feelings Thursday via Donald Trump's favorite method of communication. SEE ALSO: The Bernie Sanders doppelgänger wants you to know he's not Larry David, either Sanders posted on Twitter that, if Trump turns against minority groups, Democrats "will be his worst nightmare," referencing some of the groups Trump has targeted in the past.  … [Link]

Mashable » Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 headphones beat most competitors for half the money

Thursday 10 November 23:33:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280322%2fplantronics_backbeat_pro_2Feed-tw Feed-fbTwo years ago, Plantronics, a company best-known for Bluetooth headsets, released the BackBeat Pro, a pair of full-sized, wireless, noise-cancelling headphones with a ton of options for 250 bucks.  Back then, the iPhone still had a headphone jack, and wireless headphones that could also cancel outside noise and had decent battery life were quite rare, so the BackBeat Pro immediately became … [Link]

Mashable » Blac Chyna did the mannequin challenge from the delivery room oh my god

Thursday 10 November 23:29:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281528%2fcb9be5bff50b4c43852b65f0267afc12Feed-tw Feed-fbBlac Chyna gave birth to a bouncing bundle of content today! We're not talking about her beautiful human child with Rob Kardashian, little baby Dream. We mean the mannequin challenge video she and the family made from the delivery room. Dream Team 💕 #mannequinchallenge A video posted by Blac Chyna (@blacchyna) on Nov 10, 2016 at 2:50pm PST Kris Jenner, Rob … [Link]

Slashdot » Browser Use On Mobile Devices Exceeds PC Browsing Worldwide: StatCounter

Thursday 10 November 23:25:00 UTC 2016

Google is only expected to push the mobile web further now that there are 2 billion active Chrome installs. At the Chrome Dev Summit, Google's vice president of Chrome engineering and the conference's opening speaker said, "We have over 2 billion Chrome instances that are active," which makes Chrome a platform with immense power. The company is expected to reveal … [Link]

Mashable » Tupac and Biggie murders coming to TV from 'The People vs. O.J.' director

Thursday 10 November 23:06:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281355%2fpjimage__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter the massive success of The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, public interest in true crime stories shows no sign of abating — and now USA Network has hopped on the bandwagon with a project focused on the unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. USA has given a pilot order to Unsolved, from People v. O.J. director … [Link]

Mashable » 60 heavily discounted Best Buy Black Friday deals you don't want to miss

Thursday 10 November 22:53:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281327%2f2014_2f11_2f24_2ff1_2fap945514174.bd890Feed-tw Feed-fbGet your wallet out because it's shopping season. Best Buy just released its shopping deals for Black Friday, the biggest shopping event of the year.  SEE ALSO: Amazon just killed Black Friday For techies, it means lots and lots of new gadgets at discounted prices. We've combed through Best Buy's 48-page Black Friday preview site for the best deals. Here are … [Link]

Mashable » Visit Uluru in virtual reality for the first time ever, with new airline app

Thursday 10 November 22:49:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280144%2f82a2c86c347345d09ac06ff1a76bea76Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s often a sense of trepidation when booking a visit to a tourist destination you've never been to before. A new virtual reality app from Australian airline Qantas is here to help.  Would-be travellers, bored daydreamers and anyone with an appreciation for the beauty of nature can now experience some of Australia's most-loved natural wonders from the comfort of their phone. … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to Childish Gambino's fervent first single off 'Awaken, My Love!'

Thursday 10 November 22:49:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281096%2fchildishgambinoFeed-tw Feed-fbDonald Glover is closing out one hell of a year by releasing a new Childish Gambino album,  Awaken, My Love! on Dec. 2. After the album name and release date leaked, Glover made it official by releasing the first single, "Me and Your Mama,"and the track list.  SEE ALSO: Hello, what have we here: Is Lando finally getting his due? Glover's … [Link]

Slashdot » How President Trump Could Destroy Net Neutrality

Thursday 10 November 22:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Donald Trump's presidential election victory could have dire consequences for U.S. internet freedom and openness, according to several tech policy experts and public interest advocates surveyed by Motherboard on Wednesday. The Republican billionaire will likely seek to roll back hard-won consumer protections safeguarding net neutrality, the principle that all internet content should … [Link]

Mashable » This Hillary supporter just ran into Hillary in the woods, because we all need a long walk today

Thursday 10 November 22:39:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27667%2fe05ff8390e78481fad77b9d208a8e887Feed-tw Feed-fbWhile out for a walk with her children in Chappaqua, New York, Margot Gerster says she ran into an unlikely couple: Hillary and Bill Clinton out for a post-Election Day walk with their dog. Gerster posted a photo and account of their surprise encounter on Facebook. Image: FacebookGerster says she'd been feeling "so heartbroken since yesterday's election and decided what better … [Link]

Mashable » Trumpism hangs over the USA vs. Mexico World Cup qualifier like a dark cloud

Thursday 10 November 22:37:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281200%2f28027876501e4bd1bc783692cfc597ebFeed-tw Feed-fb“I would hope that they give every person in that stadium the respect that they deserve," U.S. soccer star Michael Bradley says of American soccer fans. You'll have to excuse our skepticism here that it will be so simple. SEE ALSO: The ugly intersection of World Series racism and the Dakota Access Pipeline The USA plays Mexico in a World Cup … [Link]

Mashable » Amid election reactions, some speculate NBA teams won't visit a Trump White House

Thursday 10 November 22:30:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280813%2ff10b9ddfda9b4245a6d3aa559ab6125dFeed-tw Feed-fbAround the NBA, players and coaches have reached a general consensus about Donald Trump's big presidential win this week.  They aren't happy. The negative sentiment surrounding a Trump presidency has left some speculating that teams will no longer visit the White House, as the NBA champion traditionally does each year. SEE ALSO: Stephen A. Smith absolutely rips Colin Kaepernick for not … [Link]

Mashable » Here are 39 things Donald Trump has promised America

Thursday 10 November 22:27:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279515%2fcb12a7dac1154eae92733c8aa7dec126Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump has been elected as the 45th president of the United States of America and, as he prepares to take over on Jan. 20, 2017, he has a long list of campaign promises to make good on.  Americans are no stranger to these sorts of pledges, which are pushed out in an effort to get votes. We're also used to … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl bravely shared her truth at an anti-Trump rally in Austin

Thursday 10 November 22:23:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27648%2fap_16315236540605Feed-tw Feed-fbPresident-elect Donald Trump was celebrating on Tuesday night, but since the results have been announced, many others have done just the opposite.  Thousands of Americans headed straight to the streets of cities like Seattle, Chicago and New York City to protest the election.  Some of those protesters cannot even cast a vote—like one young girl in Austin, Texas, who used her … [Link]

Mashable » Dakota Access pipeline builders are 'enthusiastic' about Trump presidency

Thursday 10 November 22:20:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281052%2f215964a28efe4662b902aaac793da0e6Feed-tw Feed-fbThe builder of the Dakota Access oil pipeline is "enthusiastic" about the coming presidency of Donald J. Trump. Kelcy Warren, CEO of Energy Transfer Partners, the parent company of Dakota Access LLC, said Trump's surprising victory this week was a triumph for the U.S. oil and gas industry. "We find ourselves in, I believe, a really good position," Warren said Thursday … [Link]

Mashable » IKEA built a replica of a Syrian refugee home inside a store

Thursday 10 November 22:06:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27650%2fsiite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAs part of a campaign with the Norwegian Red Cross, Ikea has built a model of a Syrian home in a store in Norway to show shoppers what life inside a war zone is like. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Damascus, Refugees, Syria, and Home Design [Link]

Slashdot » Instagram Brings Mentions, Links, and Boomerang To Stories

Thursday 10 November 22:05:00 UTC 2016

Instagram Stories will soon be receiving several big new features that will help users build "deeper connections" and "tell a richer story." An update rolling out Thursday will bring mentions, links and Boomerang support to Stories. Mashable reports: With the update, users can tag accounts within their Stories just like they'd tag accounts in a photo or video post. When … [Link]

Mashable » 7 ’Hunger Games’ facts that will change the way you see the film

Thursday 10 November 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f22921%2fhunger_games_tydk_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’re probably familiar with the Hunger Games movies, books, and maybe even the history of Panem, but here are a few things most people don't know about the franchise.  Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, scoured all 12 districts and consulted countless mockingjays to bring this collection of little-known trivia to light. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read … [Link]

Mashable » Dear People Magazine: Please stop pretending the Trump presidency is normal

Thursday 10 November 21:52:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281187%2ftrump2Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump, the KKK-endorsed candidate who rose to power promising to deport millions of Americans, purge the media and sue the women who accused him of sexual assault, will be America's president in January. And People Magazine thinks that makes just an adorable cover story. Yesterday, People Magazine published a shiny, happy photo of Donald Trump on their cover, and shared … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Says There Are Now 2 Billion Active Chrome Installs

Thursday 10 November 21:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Google is hosting its Chrome Dev Summit today. There hasn't been a lot of news out of the event, but one number that stood out in today's keynote by Chrome Engineering VP Darin Fisher was that there are now 2 billion Chrome installs in active use across desktop and mobile. This is … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Ellen DeGeneres show off Spectacles before anyone else

Thursday 10 November 21:17:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281039%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-10_at_1.50.40_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThis week, Ellen DeGeneres had something new to celebrate.  The talkshow host was one of the first to use a Snapbot, the interactive, Minion-looking vending machines that Snap (the company behind Snapchat) is using to distribute Spectacles over the coming months.  SEE ALSO: Of course you have to buy Snapchat's Spectacles from a robot The story, made available on her Snapchat … [Link]

Mashable » Powerful Mannequin Challenge video highlights the Black Lives Matter movement

Thursday 10 November 20:47:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281231%2fap_16314559740606Feed-tw Feed-fbThe latest installment in the Mannequin Challenge social media trend is a powerful freeze frame look at police brutality, civil rights and the Black Lives Matter movement. SEE ALSO: Alton Sterling's son spent his 16th birthday with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian In the short video directed by online actor and producer Simone Shepherd, the camera pans across several frozen scenes … [Link]

Mashable » People are burning their sneakers over New Balance's perceived Donald Trump endorsement

Thursday 10 November 20:35:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281100%2f9dacf41c44a642c19db76b9d0a875fafFeed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump's presidential win has already caused a lot of ups and downs for various major companies. But perhaps none have seen quite as visceral a reaction as New Balance, which is facing customer outrage after one of its statements was interpreted as an endorsement of the president-elect. SEE ALSO: Private prison stocks soar after Donald Trump wins presidency It started … [Link]

Mashable » 10 financial advisors on what President Trump means for your money plan

Thursday 10 November 20:27:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281201%2fap_498369594409Feed-tw Feed-fbThe election of Donald Trump ushered in a new political reality Tuesday night. Will it also require Americans to change their approach to saving and investing money for the future?  We asked 10 members of NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor network for their thoughts on what the election means for your financial planning. What are you telling clients who ask what this election … [Link]

Mashable » Photoshop battle predicts Trump's White House decor

Thursday 10 November 20:21:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27614%2fyugehouseFeed-tw Feed-fbTrump is going to become the next president of the United States, and we're all wondering what that will look like.  Welp, r/photoshopbattle has stepped up to the plate and put together some thrilling predictions of decorative changes made to the White House when Trump moves in. Lots of shine, gold, cash and a fire, which doesn't sound entirely inaccurate.  SEE … [Link]

Popular Science » A Medieval strain of leprosy is infecting squirrels in the UK

Thursday 10 November 20:20:30 UTC 2016

Red squirrel with leprosy Animals Only three animals – including humans – are susceptible to the disease Leprosy has been incredibly rare in the United Kingdom for centuries. Now, it’s back, infecting a population of red squirrels on a small island off the English coast. [Link]

Mashable » People try Google's new $80 Daydream View VR headset for the first time

Thursday 10 November 20:19:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27618%2ffbthumb4Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle took its first real stab at entering the VR headset world…and the version is pretty cozy.   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Daydream, Google, Vr, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » American Airlines just upgraded its painfully slow in-flight Wi-Fi

Thursday 10 November 20:18:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280620%2fap_399846096845Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a shift sure to give frequent flyers hope for trips filled with Netflix binges, American Airlines is finally getting rid of its notoriously slow in-flight W-Fi.   SEE ALSO: India is still not keen to allow in-flight Wi-Fi Bloomberg reports that American plans to retrofit 500 aircraft in its domestic fleet with ViaSat's satellite Wi-Fi service, stiffing its typical go-to … [Link]

Mashable » Rats giggle when tickled — but only when the mood is right

Thursday 10 November 20:13:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281181%2fap_999913904146Feed-tw Feed-fbAt parties and bars, he introduces himself as a “rat tickler.” The title makes Shimpei Ishiyama sound like he belongs in some forgotten guild of yore, with the Victorian “pure-finders,” who collected dog dung for a living, and the “flankers and flaggers,” who kept partridges in the range of hunters’ guns. But he is, in actual fact, a neuroscientist, and his … [Link]

Mashable » Remember when Trump hated Obama? Here's a refresher

Thursday 10 November 20:08:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280979%2fap_16315657413316Feed-tw Feed-fbSo, it happened. President Barack Obama met with President-elect Donald Trump at the Oval office — for an hour and a half — Tuesday and both spoke cordially about each other to the press afterwards. Yes, really. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump descends on White House for most uncomfortable icebreaker ever "I very much look forward to dealing with the president in … [Link]

Slashdot » Russian Hackers Launch Targeted Cyberattacks Hours After Trump's Win

Thursday 10 November 20:05:00 UTC 2016

Hours after Donald Trump won the Presidential Election, a group of hackers that is widely believed to be Russian and was involved in the breach of the Democratic National Committee launched a wave of attacks against dozens of people working at universities, think tanks, NGOs, and even inside the US government. From a report on Motherboard:Around 9 a.m. ET on … [Link]

Mashable » Child battling garbage can is a metaphor for 2016

Thursday 10 November 20:00:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27641%2f46ad8da0aa044877b82b4b050e9f583dFeed-tw Feed-fb Some kids complain and throw tantrums when it comes to doing their chores. However, one brave young boy is happy to face any task he is given. Although he probably should have asked for some help with taking out the trash on a windy day, since the garbage bin and its lid seem to have some issues with him. We … [Link]

Mashable » You'll be able to buy an Amazon Echo for really cheap this Black Friday

Thursday 10 November 19:57:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280966%2f120115_amazon_echo_-_thumbnail-3Feed-tw Feed-fb“Alexa, can I get a cheaper Echo?" "Yes, yes, you can." Amazon.com will, obviously, be a prime destination for holiday shopping, with most people buying stuff not made by Amazon.  The e-retail giant would like to change that a bit, which is why it's priming the pump by pre-announcing a collection of pretty sweet Black Friday deals for a chunk of … [Link]

Mashable » Latest 'Survivor' castaway takes responsibility for the final vote

Thursday 10 November 19:43:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280877%2f8f4d6c82f4f74d8088e73c3d27ce7c25Feed-tw Feed-fbThe merge is now behind us, but the next Survivor castaway didn't have much time to enjoy it. Former Millennial tribe member Michelle Schubert was the latest casualty of this week's Tribal Council vote. While it wasn't a surprise to see the vote turn in the favor of the Gen-X squad — too many ruffled feathers among the Millennials — it … [Link]

Mashable » People of America aren't buying that Obama and Trump meeting

Thursday 10 November 19:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281043%2fobamatrumpFeed-tw Feed-fbWell, it finally happened.  President-elect Donald Trump and President Barack Obama sat together in a room and talked. Bum bum bum… Trump stopped by the White House today to chat with Obama about his upcoming transition into office, and much to everyone's surprise, the country and both men are still standing. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump descends on White House for momentous … [Link]

Mashable » Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian had their dream baby

Thursday 10 November 19:37:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281020%2f7a4c5b34ba2b41ffa2c2acd551158e37Feed-tw Feed-fbBlac Chyna and Rob Kardashian had a Dream.  The on-and-off again reality star couple welcomed a baby girl named Dream Renee Kardashian into Trump's America on Thursday morning, E! exclusively reports.  SEE ALSO: Blac Chyna trademarks her future Kardashian name Rob and Chyna 👶🏽 E! A photo posted by Blac Chyna (@blacchyna) on Sep 11, 2016 at 5:46pm PDT According to … [Link]

Popular Science » The silliest names scientists have given very serious telescopes

Thursday 10 November 19:31:41 UTC 2016

Science Ranked! Scientists spend their lives in the pursuit of truth, exploring the secrets of the universe with the help of expensive, sophisticated scientific instruments. And… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Giggling rats reveal the most ticklish part of our brains

Thursday 10 November 19:30:57 UTC 2016

The neurons involved in the enjoyment of tickling have been discovered in rats, which emit ultrasonic squeals of delight when tickled on their belly or feet [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK red squirrels are carrying leprosy and have been for decades

Thursday 10 November 19:30:30 UTC 2016

A study of 110 squirrels found evidence of several strains of leprosy, including a type known to have infected people living in the same area 730 years ago [Link]

Slashdot » Alibaba Posts $1 Billion in Sales in 5 Minutes on Singles' Day

Thursday 10 November 19:25:00 UTC 2016

Alibaba Group posted $1 billion (6.81 billion yuan) of sales within the first five minutes of its Singles' Day sales, a 24-hour event that may offer clues on the health of the Chinese economy and its largest online retailer. From a report on Bloomberg:Investors are keeping a close eye on the annual Nov. 11 spending blitz that dwarfs Black Friday … [Link]

Mashable » Vintage '40s style cover of 'Santeria' will make you feeeeeel the break

Thursday 10 November 19:16:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27631%2f5b2fbad368a248c3b91b08a209e866e8Feed-tw Feed-fb Postmodern Jukebox is here to bring some good vibes to your Thursday with a vintage '40s style cover of Sublime's "Santeria," a song which everyone inexplicably loves. While "Santeria" has a fun beat, the lyrics tell the story of someone who is jealous of his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and plots to kill him. Luckily, singer Natalie Angst's smooth voice and … [Link]

Mashable » Please help this Seahawks player find his stolen Magic: The Gathering cards

Thursday 10 November 19:09:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280886%2f7a9830d9e4394577924c620798fa3d57Feed-tw Feed-fbSeahawks defensive end Cassius Marsh is searching for his beloved Magic: The Gathering card collection after it was stolen in a car break-in Tuesday night. Marsh, a self described "nerd" when it comes to the fantasy trading card game, is now offering free tickets to the next Seahawks home game in exchange for the safe return of at least $20,000 in … [Link]

Popular Science » What IUDs are, how they work, and why you might want to get one before Trump takes office

Thursday 10 November 19:09:03 UTC 2016

Health For women uneasy about the future of healthcare, IUDs are an obvious choice Some IUDs can get you through two whole terms. [Link]

Mashable » Edward Snowden warned us about a president like Donald Trump

Thursday 10 November 19:07:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280806%2fap_610092312529Feed-tw Feed-fbEdward Snowden warned us we were just an election away from surveillance-based tyranny. In 2013, the former NSA contractor-turned whilstleblower spoke about the dangers of allowing a surveillance state to bloom before handing its powers to a president willing to use them for whatever he or she likes. SEE ALSO: The case for President Obama to pardon Edward Snowden "A new … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM Provides Developer Kits to Jumpstart Working with Watson

Thursday 10 November 19:03:14 UTC 2016

IBM announced recently that they are making it easier for developers to jump into machine learning. At the World of Watson conference, the IBM Cloud-based Watson Data Platform with Machine Learning was launched. At the core of it all was the concept of the interconnectivity of data made possible through APIs. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook pledges to clear News Feed of misinformation, again

Thursday 10 November 19:02:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280854%2fap_620036584133Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is promising yet again to tackle the spread of misinformation in your News Feed. "We value authentic communication, and hear consistently from those who use Facebook that they prefer not to see misinformation," Adam Mosseri, the vice president of product management, said in a statement to TechCrunch Thursday following widespread criticism of he platform's performance as news conduit during the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Trump wants to halt healthcare for 20 million poor US citizens

Thursday 10 November 19:00:51 UTC 2016

Vast swathes of the population will lose their medical insurance If the next president proceeds with plans to repeal Obama’s healthcare scheme [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence writes encouraging post-election reflection

Thursday 10 November 19:00:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280888%2f9fa9c64915824e108c8a7fbe731e8427Feed-tw Feed-fbBefore the 2016 election, celebrities and prominent social figures were stepping out of the woodwork to support candidate and encourage fans to vote for Hillary Clinton.  Now that president-elect Donald Trump has been elected, messages of support continue— albeit with a different tone.  In an essay for Broadly published today, Jennifer Lawrence urged people to think "strongly and clearly" about next … [Link]

Popular Science » Rats are more ticklish when you catch them in a good mood

Thursday 10 November 19:00:00 UTC 2016

Ticklish Rat Animals Jumping for joy Humans aren’t the only animals that can be tickled pink. [Link]

Mashable » Chilling moments from day one in Trump's America

Thursday 10 November 18:58:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280980%2fgettyimages-622085598Feed-tw Feed-fbTwo days after Donald Trump was elected president, Twitter Moments is capturing the fear, hate and violence facing people of color in the United States.  In a collection of tweets titled "Day 1 in Trump's America," people of color are sharing acts of hate and racism they've experienced over the past two days.  The tweets include Muslim women talking about their … [Link]

Mashable » Dancing Golden State Warriors fan returns when America needs her most

Thursday 10 November 18:56:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f281066%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-10_at_2.03.53_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbMuch of the country asked for a collective hug yesterday as stunning election results sank in and many Americans sulked and cowered in fear.  For those of us who didn't get a comforting Joe Biden side-hug, we can celebrate the return of this Golden State Warriors fan. The ugly-sweater-wearing dancer extraordinaire graced viewers with her presence in April, and returned to … [Link]

Mashable » Reinhardt saves 'Overwatch' team by essentially jumping on a grenade

Thursday 10 November 18:55:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280478%2f7e443b6064404ee49bd7ef4840411b92Feed-tw Feed-fbIn Overwatch, sometimes the good of the team outweighs the good of a single player. Reddit user Worros demonstrated just how selfless Overwatch players can (and should) be by saving its entire team from certain disaster with a split-second decision to sacrifice its own life for everyone else's.  Using Reinhardt's charge ability, Worros swiftly took an exploding D.Va mech out of … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » APImetrics Launches Single Number Score for API Health

Thursday 10 November 18:45:08 UTC 2016

APImetrics, an API performance solution provider, has developed a single number score that reflects the health of an API. This Cloud API Service Consistency (CASC) score is designed for both consumers and providers of data to quickly assess the effectiveness of the API passing the data between parties. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook on its Fake News Problem: 'There's So Much More We Need To Do'

Thursday 10 November 18:45:00 UTC 2016

In the aftermath of election, news outlets are counting Facebook as one of the major reasons that drove Trump to victory. NYMag, for instance, had an essay Wednesday titled "Donald Trump Won Because of Facebook", in which it has documented several instances where lies were peddled as fact on Facebook's watch. The social juggernaut, which has over 1.6 billion people … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Web Share API From Google Smoothes Over Sharing

Thursday 10 November 18:29:25 UTC 2016

Google recently debuted the Web Share API, a simple coding tool that allows websites to bank on the sharing capabilities baked into the host platform. The idea here is to give users more control over when and where their data is shared. [Link]

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

Thursday 10 November 18:27:32 UTC 2016

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

ProgrammableWeb.com » API Godai: 5 Elements of an Amazing API

Thursday 10 November 18:23:27 UTC 2016

The Japanese have 5 essential elements of life, known as the Godai: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Void. They believe that everything in the universe is a complex combination of all these elements. [Link]

Mashable » Snap's Spectacles are already up on eBay

Thursday 10 November 18:17:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280763%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-10_at_11.46.48_amFeed-tw Feed-fbTurns out you don't have to be in Venice, California to try to get your hand on Spectacles.  Snap's video-camera product has already hit eBay. The bidding for a black pair reached $553 as of 12 p.m. Thursday, after an hour on the website. That's already a 325 percent markup from the retail price of $130.  SEE ALSO: Snapchat's Spectacles vending … [Link]

Mashable » Kristen Wiig announced as 'Saturday Night Live' host because we all need a win

Thursday 10 November 18:17:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280858%2f140228_2750924_gilly_anvver_1Feed-tw Feed-fbOne week after Dave Chappelle's SNL debut, show veteran Kristen Wiig will return to host the program before the Thanksgiving holiday. SEE ALSO: Dana Carvey's Church Lady returns to 'SNL' with an election song This is Wiig's second time hosting since she left the show in 2012, after being a regular cast member for seven years. Finishing November with Kristen Wiig … [Link]

New Scientist – News » President Trump’s defence deals may spark a nuclear arms race

Thursday 10 November 18:08:59 UTC 2016

What happens when a grandiose narcissist gets the nuclear codes? The president-elect’s attitude to nukes could see their rise around the world [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump will get the keys to the surveillance state

Thursday 10 November 18:08:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280637%2ffd93bd0e97794a8c907efdc04caf8f7cFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident-elect Donald Trump is only months away from wielding the power of American intelligence agencies, including the NSA's mass surveillance operation.  Many people on Twitter have already begun to voice their concern. SEE ALSO: This t-shirt is the scary logical endpoint of Trump’s media tantrums This, they've said, is what happens when a complacent nation allows the construction of a legally … [Link]

Slashdot » Just in Time for Daydream, YouTube Launches Its Standalone VR App

Thursday 10 November 18:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Coinciding with the debut of Google's new Daydream View VR headset, YouTube this morning announced the launch of its YouTube VR app, which is available first on Daydream. The standalone application turns all of YouTube's content into an immersive experience, even if the videos weren't built for VR viewing. To do so, YouTube VR will display … [Link]

Mashable » 'Crazy Ex Girlfriend' gives viewers a perfect song to explain that a relationship isn't working out

Thursday 10 November 17:59:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280844%2fxgf-mondo2015-rachelbloomsantinofontana-usinggreg-mondays-cw_b5bc2f7a6_cwtv_720x400Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Last we saw of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom) and Greg Solano (Santino Fontana), they were at the airport having a will-they-or-won't-they moment. Viewers will have to wait until Friday to see how their love story plays out. SEE ALSO: ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ star breaks down that pitch perfect Beyonce-esque opening number But Mashable has an exclusive clip … [Link]

Mashable » Trump descends on White House for most awkward icebreaker ever

Thursday 10 November 17:58:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280846%2f03762d6befaa4deabf6a97a44fb60cdcFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s a moment many believed would never happen: President Obama and Donald Trump in the same room. Speaking. Shaking hands. Calling each other excellent.  A grim but determined President Obama met the president-elect Donald Trump for the first time in the White House on Thursday and it was horribly uncomfortable. The heart-breaking expression on Obama's face said it all.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how many Americans crashed Canada's immigration site

Thursday 10 November 17:54:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280493%2f26ac1377a1574879b0d9b749f8f8537fFeed-tw Feed-fbAs it became more and more likely on Election Night that Donald Trump was heading for a shocking victory, users flooded Canada's immigration website and caused it to crash. SEE ALSO: What you should know if you're planning a move to Canada Now, we're learning more about who was flooding the site. The CBC reports that approximately 200,000 people were on … [Link]

Mashable » 14 hilarious responses to the John Lewis Christmas ad

Thursday 10 November 17:54:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280810%2fjohn_lewis_christmas_ad_reactionsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Every year, the John Lewis Christmas advert dominates the internet for a day. And despite all the other big news going on around the world, this year has been no exception. SEE ALSO: The John Lewis Christmas ad is here and it's guaranteed to make you happy Along with the release of the advert on Thursday morning and the … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson's response to Trump becoming president is amazing

Thursday 10 November 17:53:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27613%2fhermione-granger-played-emma-watsonFeed-tw Feed-fbThe actress and activist is taking her feminist book club movement across the pond.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, New York Subway, Maya Angelou, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter [Link]

Popular Science » China just showed off its next generation of mega-planes

Thursday 10 November 17:52:14 UTC 2016

C919 Zhuhai 2016 China COMAC jetliner Blog: Eastern Arsenal Military airlifters, a new Sino-Russian jumbo jet, and the world's largest seaplane Zhuhai 2016 promises plenty of big airplanes, from the world's largest seaplane, China's military airlifter and a new Sino-Russian jumbo jet. [Link]

Mashable » Uninvited Kevin Bacon really wanted to be on the 'Late Late Show' last night

Thursday 10 November 17:47:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27578%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-10_at_10.36.30_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Kevin Bacon really knows how to steal the spotlight, especially from his Footloose co-star John Lithgow.  In Wednesday night's episode of The Late Show with James Corden, Corden attempted to introduce his guests at the start of the show. But dressing room after dressing room contained an intrusive Bacon.  Viewers even received a short-lived Footloose reboot as Lithgow continued to … [Link]

Mashable » Another John Lewis Christmas ad, another Twitter explosion for this poor guy

Thursday 10 November 17:26:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280634%2fjohn_lewis_twitterFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Every year in November, two things are guaranteed to happen: 1) British department store John Lewis releases their hugely anticipated Christmas advert 2) American man John Lewis is hopelessly flooded with tweets. It's practically an annual tradition. SEE ALSO: Nope, 'The Simpsons' didn't predict the John Lewis Christmas advert On Thursday morning, John Lewis shared their Christmas advert on … [Link]

Mashable » 'You're the Worst' actress calls out Hollywood's complicity in electing Trump

Thursday 10 November 17:25:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280768%2fb4ee0427458242e1a518bdf34319a55cFeed-tw Feed-fbHere’s a thought: maybe normalizing the treatment of women as objects in entertainment is the sort of thing that helps gets a man with a history of being openly predatory towards women elected president.  You're the Worst star Aya Cash shared a screenshot of an email she sent to her agent after her first audition in Trump's America, which didn't go … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Achieves 20Gbps Data Rate Over MMW Radio Spectrum

Thursday 10 November 17:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Facebook's Connectivity Lab has announced that it has achieved data transmission rates of 20Gbps over the millimetre-wave (MMW) section of the radio spectrum; however, the transceiving stations need to be incredibly tightly calibrated to each other, with the team describing the margin for error as equivalent to 'a baseball pitcher aiming for a strike zone the … [Link]

Mashable » Why women in the UK just walked out of work

Thursday 10 November 17:20:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27569%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-10_at_15.57.00Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Women from all over the UK have just downed tools and left their workplaces in an act of protest against the gender pay gap. SEE ALSO: Why women in France walked out of work at 4:34 p.m. on a Monday At precisely 3:34 p.m. women from across the nation staged a mass exodus from their jobs to mark the … [Link]

Mashable » YouTubers in shock over President-Elect Trump: 'It is painful and scary'

Thursday 10 November 17:08:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27527%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Before Tuesday, the YouTuber community spent months rallying their fans to vote. After Tuesday, they were rallying fans just to carry on. "For many of us the results of the election are devastating," John Green, author of Fault in Our Stars and half of the Vlogbrothers channel, said in a video (above). "Donald Trump has often attacked … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat's Spectacles vending machine broke just hours after launching

Thursday 10 November 17:01:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280730%2fb576347c6c064783a8018f023c4544a2Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED: Nov. 10, 2016, 12:09 p.m. EST  Snap's rollout of its new Spectacles from cute little vending machines didn't come without hiccups. The sole vending machine, located in Venice, California, was broken and not dispensing Snap's new camera glasses for a brief period on Thursday, but it's now reportedly back online. SEE ALSO: Of course you have to buy Snapchat's Spectacles … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Using egg leftovers could double the number collected in IVF

Thursday 10 November 17:00:58 UTC 2016

Combining an egg's genetic leftovers with donor cells may be a way to double the number of eggs available for IVF in women whose ovarian reserve is running low [Link]

Mashable » This iPad accessory is about to up-end the whole 3D imaging industry

Thursday 10 November 17:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279396%2f1.4_capture_vfxFeed-tw Feed-fbFrom 360 video to 3D emoji, there's a big movement from Microsoft and others to make 3D imagery accessible to everyone. However, the act of scanning a real-word environment — a room and everything in it, for example — remains an expensive chore, involving hours of manual measurements and subsequent building in 3D software. That will no longer be the case … [Link]

Mashable » Paul McCartney gives us all the ultimate #MannequinChallenge

Thursday 10 November 16:49:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27600%2fpaulFeed-tw Feed-fbIf Paul McCartney's work with Kanye West and Rihanna didn't prove his hipness for you, perhaps this will: The original Beatle has officially cosigned the self-proclaimed Black Beatles in the most fitting of ways—the #MannequinChallenge.  McCartney shared his version of the viral internet challenge that has folks frozen in place everywhere from high school hallways to football stadiums.  SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Mashable » Aaron Sorkin pens impassioned letter to daughter on Trump win

Thursday 10 November 16:45:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280631%2faaron-sorkinFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the wake of the 2016 election and Donald Trump's electoral victory, Aaron Sorkin published a fervent letter to his daughter Roxy and former wife Julia Sorkin admonishing Trump and vowing to fight for change both now and in the next election. The filmmaker — whose own White House-centric series The West Wing ran on NBC between 1999 and 2006 — … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Hits Back at EU Claim Over Android Abuses

Thursday 10 November 16:45:00 UTC 2016

Google has rejected EU allegations that it abused its market dominance of its Android mobile phone operating system. "Android hasn't hurt competition, it's expanded it," said Kent Walker, general counsel of Google. From a report on BBC: The US tech firm sent its reply on Thursday to anti-trust charges issued by the EU earlier this year over the smartphone platform. … [Link]

Mashable » In the election's aftermath, someone left a very kind note on a mosque door

Thursday 10 November 16:40:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27595%2fb3033b1fc47041df946630e86a76a7e0Feed-tw Feed-fbIn America, the days surrounding the election have revealed both a lot of hate and a lot of love. A Redditor shared a note he noticed on the door of his local mosque in Fishers, Indiana, giving some light of kindness on what was a dark day for many. A "concerned neighbor" left the note to remind Muslims there of how … [Link]

Mashable » Is Quidditch a real sport?

Thursday 10 November 16:36:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27512%2fthumb_no_textFeed-tw Feed-fbMembers of UCLA's Quidditch team explain the game, why it's a legitimate sport, and what they love about it. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Goals, Hoops, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, and How To Play Quidditch [Link]

Popular Science » The power of sunlight can pull clean drinking water from thin air

Thursday 10 November 16:35:05 UTC 2016

Water Condenser From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News 21st-century sorcery Cody Friesen, founder of Arizona startup Zero Mass Water developed Source, a solar panel that draws moisture from the air we breathe and condenses it into drinkable… [Link]

Mashable » First 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' trailer is here to take you away

Thursday 10 November 16:34:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280656%2fd44e6dc079a44cff8dba93bf4272eea5Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — If escape to another planet is what you crave, may we suggest this first Valerian trailer? Actually, Alpha is technically not a planet. It's the International Space Station, set adrift in space after centuries of adding modules upon modules from alien worlds to the point that it has become planet-like in size and species diversity.  SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Food made from natural gas will soon feed farm animals – and us

Thursday 10 November 16:17:51 UTC 2016

The first big factory for turning natural gas directly into “dark food” for the animals we eat is about be built – a technology that could ease demand for land and water, but boost carbon emissions [Link]

Mashable » 'The Daily Show's' Trevor Noah's response to the election is all of us

Thursday 10 November 16:17:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27599%2fdate-nn-topic.00_00_55_25.still003Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump lost the popular vote, but won the election with America's Electoral College system. Many, like The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, just didn't get why the system is still in place.  President-elect Trump called that same system a "disaster" to democracy in a tweet not too long ago. Read more…More about Mashable Video, President, President Elect, The Daily Show, … [Link]

Mashable » Russia tries to kick out LinkedIn

Thursday 10 November 16:12:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280609%2fgettyimages-615648564Feed-tw Feed-fbLinkedIn could soon be blocked in Russia, a Russian court threatened on Thursday.  If LinkedIn loses a battle over violations of a Russian law governing personal data, the nation's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, could block the professional networking site. Russia's personal data law requires companies to keep Russians' personal data within the country, a difficult requirement to uphold for most foreign companies … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen A. Smith absolutely rips Colin Kaepernick for not voting

Thursday 10 November 16:10:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280583%2fgettyimages-458816448Feed-tw Feed-fbColin Kaepernick — who sparked a major protest of racial injustices by kneeling during the national anthem this season — didn't vote in Tuesday's election.  The 49ers quarterback called both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton "proven liars" last month, but given the gravity of his protests and how much backlash he's endured while still continuing to kneel, it's a bit surprising … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia To Block LinkedIn After Court Ruling on User Data

Thursday 10 November 16:05:00 UTC 2016

Social network for professionals LinkedIn faces being blocked in Russia after a court ruled it broke a law on data storage. From a report on AP:Moscow city court spokeswoman Ulyana Solopova tells The Associated Press that the court rejected an appeal Thursday by LinkedIn against a district court's decision that the company had broken a law that requires personal data … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Abortion could be made illegal in parts of Trump’s America

Thursday 10 November 15:59:40 UTC 2016

The next US president plans to overturn the country's long-standing nationwide provision for abortions, and if states are allowed to decide, many will opt for a ban [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert urges folks to not move because of election

Thursday 10 November 15:59:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27594%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb After cracking jokes about the new president-elect Donald Trump and suggesting Elizabeth Warren grieve with a neck tattoo, Stephen Colbert offered a message of unity during his monologue Wednesday night.  Colbert urged viewers who want to move up north to Canada ("the language of France with the culture of Minnesota," as he described it) to reconsider—and not just because the … [Link]

Mashable » FAA declares YUGE, glamorous no-fly zone over NYC's Trump Tower

Thursday 10 November 15:45:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280552%2ffaarestriction_arrowFeed-tw Feed-fbIn another demonstration of the repercussions of Trump's victory, the Federal Aviation Administration has now banned flights over midtown Manhattan—where Trump Tower is located—until Trump moves into the White House in January.  The temporary flight restriction, or TFR in FAA-speak, went into effect on Nov. 9 and continues through Jan. 21, 2017. It bans flights from the surface through 3,000 feet … [Link]

Mashable » There probably won't be a new 4-inch iPhone SE in 2017

Thursday 10 November 15:40:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280480%2f9ccfb6517e8e41dcbc1a30f63dadf486Feed-tw Feed-fbSorry guys, but small iPhones just aren't as hot as big iPhones. Apple is reportedly declining to update the iPhone SE next year, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple broke with its tradition this year when it launched the 4-inch iPhone SE in the spring. The iPhone SE is essentially an iPhone 5/5S design with the iPhone 6S's faster … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia Says it Was in Touch With Trump Campaign During Election

Thursday 10 November 15:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a CNBC report: The Russian government was in touch with members of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign staff during the U.S. election campaign, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the Interfax news agency on Thursday. "There were contacts," Interfax cited Ryabkov as saying. He did not give details. When asked whether these contacts would now intensify … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Victory Clouds Outlook for Time Warner-AT&T, Other Mergers

Thursday 10 November 14:45:00 UTC 2016

U.S. corporate dealmakers were likely to put major merger plans on hold as they assess whether U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will follow through on his populist promises and a threat to block AT&T's purchase of Time Warner, or act more like traditional business-friendly Republican administrations. From the report:Trump's rhetoric and the personal nature of the campaign, which included little discussion … [Link]

Popular Science » This week's supermoon is going to be more super than usual (we promise)

Thursday 10 November 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Moonset Viewed from the International Space Station Space The moon won't be this close again for another 18 years If you needed a reason to step outside, look up, and feel small in the Universe, next week gives an opportunity as good as any. [Link]

Mashable » How, where and when you can finally buy the NES Classic

Thursday 10 November 14:26:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280442%2f5e505aef10b8483f9af4133364021234Feed-tw Feed-fbThe NES Classic Edition will finally be available for purchase on Friday, Nov. 11. And now we know how the whole process will work. Nintendo made the bizarre decision to offer no pre-orders for what promises to be one of the more popular holiday gifts of 2016. The NES Classic is a $60 micro-sized version of the original console, with 30 … [Link]

Mashable » Of course you have to buy Snapchat's Spectacles from a robot

Thursday 10 November 14:21:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280443%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-10_at_9.17.15_amFeed-tw Feed-fbSnap’s Spectacles have finally landed. The company behind the popular messaging app Snapchat released its video-camera glasses on Thursday. The product will be sold in interactive vending machines, called Snapbots, throughout the United States. This method will be the only way people can buy the product, which retails for $129, for the first few months.  The first arrived in Venice Beach, … [Link]

Mashable » Quidditch is no longer only for Harry Potter fans

Thursday 10 November 14:18:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27528%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Members of UCLA's Quidditch team explain the game, why it's a legitimate sport, and what they love about it. Subscribe to Mashable for fringe sports and more: http://on.mash.to/subscribe Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27545%2fthumbaWho the hell unfollowed me? Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280429%2f600844703_640Dreamlike footage of swirling paint will soothe your weary soul Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27571%2f9b1fb45921c1450292202a07857cc375Samantha Bee has a few choice words for white people after this election Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27558%2fbuster_the_boxerThe John Lewis Christmas ad is here and … [Link]

Mashable » Who the hell unfollowed me?

Thursday 10 November 14:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27545%2fthumbaFeed-tw Feed-fb Have you ever been unfollowed. Do you ever want to know why? Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280429%2f600844703_640Dreamlike footage of swirling paint will soothe your weary soul Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27571%2f9b1fb45921c1450292202a07857cc375Samantha Bee has a few choice words for white people after this election Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27558%2fbuster_the_boxerThe John Lewis Christmas ad is here and it's guaranteed to make you happy Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27534%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-09_at_2.53.20_pmAbe Lincoln as a vampire kung fu warrior is the hero we need Read more… … [Link]

Slashdot » Some Within Yahoo Knew of Massive Breach in 2014

Thursday 10 November 14:05:00 UTC 2016

Some within Yahoo knew of a massive data breach that compromised its network when it occurred in 2014, not in late September, when it was first disclosed. From a report on USA Today: An independent committee of Yahoo's board, which launched an internal probe in August to learn more about the state-sponsored attack that affected data belonging to at least … [Link]

Mashable » Google's first shot at a real VR headset is a normcore miss

Thursday 10 November 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279044%2fgoogle-daydream-view-vr-review-2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe world of virtual reality is a convoluted mess right now, divided into three categories: low, mid and high end. On the low end you've got Google Cardboard and all the "viewers" that don't have any kind of head tracking or controllers. These are pretty terrible in most cases.  In the middle, you've got Samsung's Gear VR and a dozen of … [Link]

Mashable » The Microsoft Surface Book is still the best Windows laptop you can buy

Thursday 10 November 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279629%2fsurface-book-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIt isn’t easy to review Microsoft’s least interesting product release of the fall. A few weeks ago, Microsoft pulled another October surprise, unveiling the big-screen, all-in-one Surface Studio. It’s a stunner few of us can wait to get our hands on. SEE ALSO: The secrets behind the Surface Studio design In the interim, Microsoft handed us the minimally updated Surface Book … [Link]

Mashable » Brits are begging Obama to move to the UK and become Prime Minister

Thursday 10 November 13:59:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280421%2fbarack_obama_uk_prime_ministerFeed-tw Feed-fbObama’s presidency may be rapidly nearing its end, but from the sounds of it, at least on social media, he could easily make a political career in the UK if he wanted to. SEE ALSO: British celebrities have very strong reactions to the U.S. election result Following Obama's post-election speech on Wednesday, British Twitter exploded with people calling for him to … [Link]

Mashable » Dreamlike footage of swirling paint will soothe your weary soul

Thursday 10 November 13:54:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280429%2f600844703_640Feed-tw Feed-fb Swirling paint won't change this election, but it is nice if you need a brief respite from all the noise. "Kingdom of Colors," a new video from artist Thomas Blanchard, employs paint, oil and soap to create images of mesmerizing circular motion.  It's all set to a soothing soundtrack from Velvet Coffee, so pop in your headphones and give your … [Link]

Mashable » In pictures: Indians cope up with demonetization, queue up outside banks to exchange useless cash

Thursday 10 November 13:35:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280368%2fh_53112002Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia scrapped its bigger denomination currency notes this week and began issuing two new notes shortly afterwards. The big reform is the government's latest attempt to curb corruption in the nation and curtail terrorism activities that often use unreported stash of cash.  It's a very bold move and truly holds the potential of making big changes in the nation, the results … [Link]

Mashable » Samantha Bee has a few choice words for white people after this election

Thursday 10 November 13:34:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27571%2f9b1fb45921c1450292202a07857cc375Feed-tw Feed-fb Like most other late night TV hosts, Samantha Bee is reeling from Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. But amid the storm of analysis and blame, she says, there's really one reason Trump came out on top: white people. "The Caucasian nation showed up in droves to vote for Trump," she said, "so I don't want to hear a … [Link]

Mashable » How a London data firm helped Trump become president

Thursday 10 November 13:33:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280340%2fgettyimages-621869670Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump's U.S. election victory threw polling experts — from the New York Times to Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight — into serious soul-searching after their forecast of a Hillary Clinton win turned out to be wrong.  SEE ALSO: Everyone is hugging each other after Trump's win But for a little-known British company working for the Trump campaign it was confirmation that their … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Last Guardian' delays only brought it closer to the original vision

Thursday 10 November 13:28:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280414%2fthe-last-guardian-listing-thumb-01-ps4-us-13jun16Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Last Guardian is among those rarest of games — the ones that are in development for years and years (a decade in this case) and still actually come out. Now the long-awaited third title from game design auteur Fumito Ueda is scheduled to arrive Dec. 6, with no further delays. Speaking in a hotel meeting room in Santa Monica, Calif., … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The psychology that explains how Trump’s divisive rhetoric won

Thursday 10 November 13:18:02 UTC 2016

How did Donald Trump's nationalist mantra that the US was becoming second-rate take such a strong hold in the American psyche, wonders Chris Simms [Link]

Mashable » Anti-Trump protests spread across nation

Thursday 10 November 13:09:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27572%2fap_16315234652271Feed-tw Feed-fbPeople in over 18 cities across the U.S. joined demonstrations protesting the election on Tuesday of Donald Trump.  Some protesters were seen burning a U.S. flag, while more peaceful protests focused on expressing messages of love and tolerance.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Donald Trump, Us World, and Politics [Link]

Mashable » This Donald Trump waxwork will send shivers down your spine

Thursday 10 November 13:00:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280369%2ftrump_waxwork_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If you want to see something deeply terrifying, just cast your eyes over this waxwork bust of Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: George R.R. Martin on Donald Trump win: 'Winter is coming' Following the result of the U.S. election, the Madame Tussauds waxwork museum in London began work on a wax figure of the new president. Here's sculptor David Gardner measuring waxwork Trump's head. Here's sculptor David Gardner … [Link]

Slashdot » iOS WebView Bug Can Force iPhones To Make Calls While UI Freezes

Thursday 10 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: "A bug in the iOS WebView component allows an attacker to force someone's iPhone to dial any number, while also locking the user's interface for a few moments, preventing him to cancel the outgoing call," reports BleepingComputer. "The bug was at the heart of the recent accidental DDoS of 911 call centers across the U.S." At … [Link]

Mashable » Irish couple live tweets journey to receive legal abortion in England

Thursday 10 November 12:59:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27564%2f55dd3e81444243d5beaa2a058455e723Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — An Irish couple is live tweeting their journey as the anonymous pair travels across the Irish Sea to get an abortion in England.  SEE ALSO: Something remarkable happened when this abortion rights mural was painted over The couple began tweeting in the early hours of Thursday morning as they set off in a taxi to the airport in Ireland, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » NHS does have the power to give HIV PrEP drug, say judges

Thursday 10 November 12:20:29 UTC 2016

NHS England has lost its appeal over whether it can commission a drug that reduces the risk of high-risk people contracting HIV by more than 90 per cent [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson had an awesome response to Trump becoming president

Thursday 10 November 12:19:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280309%2femma_watson_trump_headerFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Celebrities have been pretty outspoken about Trump becoming president — just look at the Twitter reactions, and Lady Gaga's Trump Tower protest — and British actress Emma Watson is no exception. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling keeps her cool during election, calmly destroys Twitter trolls On Wednesday evening, following the confirmation that Donald Trump had won the election, Watson posted … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Make: Drones – $12.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 10 November 11:26:53 UTC 2016

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

Mashable » Nope, 'The Simpsons' didn't predict the John Lewis Christmas advert

Thursday 10 November 11:22:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280279%2fsimpsons_dog_trampoline_tweet_debunkFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — They (sort of) predicted a Trump presidency, they predicted various technological advances, but — sadly — The Simpsons didn't predict the 2016 John Lewis Christmas advert. SEE ALSO: The John Lewis Christmas ad is here and it's guaranteed to make you happy Following the much-anticipated advert being released on Thursday morning, a jokey tweet about The Simpsons anticipating the … [Link]

Mashable » Petite pro fighter shows us how to defend yourself

Thursday 10 November 11:03:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280292%2f26c3738c734a4f6ba6c3bdbbaf3866d2Feed-tw Feed-fbMichelle Nicolini is an eight-time world champion in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and a third degree black belt holder with 20 years of martial arts experience. You'd never know it if you ran into the petite professional fighter in the street.  On Friday, she's up for one of the biggest challenges in her martial arts career. SEE ALSO: Ronda Rousey kicks the … [Link]

Mashable » This letter proves the Nixons saw Trump's victory coming

Thursday 10 November 10:55:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280241%2fnixontrumpFeed-tw Feed-fbFor many people, Donald Trump's victory at the U.S. presidential elections came as a shock.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's first speech as president-elect is surprisingly tame AF One very powerful couple, though, knew Trump would snatch the top post almost 30 years ago, when he was a young real estate magnate. Ex-President Richard Nixon wrote a short letter to the president-elect … [Link]

Mashable » Don't believe the tweets claiming 'The Simpsons' predicted Trump's win

Thursday 10 November 10:38:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280244%2ftrump_simpsons_viral_debunkFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Simpsons might be really, bizarrely good at predicting things — just look at this list of technological predictions they've made over the years — but they didn't predict Donald Trump's presidential win. SEE ALSO: 'Simpsons' creator: Donald Trump candidacy has gone 'beyond satire' At least, they didn't predict it in the way suggested by the following tweet that went viral … [Link]

Mashable » Relax! There's no GPS chip in new Rs 2,000 notes

Thursday 10 November 10:36:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280249%2fh_53111998Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no denying that the new currency notes in India look visually appealing and come with enhanced security features. But they still don’t carry a GPS chip, despite what everyone is telling you on WhatsApp.  SEE ALSO: Indians sign up for mobile wallets after most cash rendered useless India’s finance minister Arun Jaitley today confirmed that there’s no GPS chip embedded … [Link]

Mashable » Not my president: Powerful images show anti-Trump protests across U.S.

Thursday 10 November 10:00:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280107%2f9392310685404a7aa2b5fd8f3deb9997Feed-tw Feed-fb“Not my president" was a rallying cry being called out across America on Wednesday night.  Thousands of U.S. citizens opposed to Donald Trump have taken to the streets, after it was announced the Republican candidate had won the U.S. election. From west to east and even across the seas, major cities are seeing people turn out in droves.  SEE ALSO: This … [Link]

Slashdot » Google 'Strongly' Recommends Against Third-Party Fast Charging Technology On Android

Thursday 10 November 10:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Everyone, it seems, is going the fast charging route these days. Thanks to the nearing ubiquity of USB-C on flagship devices, the feature is quickly becoming a standard — "standard" in the sense that everyone is doing it, not so much that there's any consistency to the tech. All in all, it's … [Link]

Mashable » Indians sign up for mobile wallets after most cash rendered useless

Thursday 10 November 8:55:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280207%2fap_16315237687830Feed-tw Feed-fbIndians have avoided digital transactions for decades, but this week they are increasingly looking at cashless solutions. In the aftermath of withdrawal of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination currency notes earlier this week, people are increasingly downloading and using mobile wallet apps such as Paytm, Ola Money, and Freecharge, the companies say. Most of them took the opportunity to advertise … [Link]

Mashable » The John Lewis Christmas ad is here and it's guaranteed to make you happy

Thursday 10 November 8:26:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27558%2fbuster_the_boxerFeed-tw Feed-fb There are various signs that Christmas is approaching in Britain — the lights being switched on; mince pies appearing on the shelves — but the release of the John Lewis Christmas advert surely has to be one of the most hotly anticipated. SEE ALSO: This student's fake tearjerker of a Christmas ad fooled the internet And although many of their … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We must take the poison out of the ‘shaken baby syndrome’ debate

Thursday 10 November 7:58:19 UTC 2016

Miscarriages of justice will continue to follow the deaths of babies unless courts are given the best scientific evidence [Link]

Mashable » Indians pose for a selfie with new Rs 2,000 note

Thursday 10 November 7:30:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280245%2fh_53112007Feed-tw Feed-fbSelfie with a currency note is a thing now in India, and you’re going to see a lot of it in the next few days. SEE ALSO: How India is coping with most of its cash becoming useless Millions of Indians are taking a break today from their office to visit banks and exchange the recently withdrawn currency notes with new … [Link]

Slashdot » Increased Smartphone Screen-Time Is Associated With Lower Sleep Quality, Says Study

Thursday 10 November 7:00:00 UTC 2016

A new study from the University of California is the latest to show that increased smartphone screen-time can lower one's quality of sleep, which can lead to various negative health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and depression. Medical Xpress reports: Christensen and colleagues sought to test the hypothesis that increased screen-time may be associated with poor sleep by analyzing data … [Link]

Mashable » Private prison stocks soar after Donald Trump wins presidency

Thursday 10 November 5:29:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280140%2fap_130605139Feed-tw Feed-fbWall Street traders watched with bated breath Tuesday night as the United States underwent one of the biggest political upsets in its history. They spent the ensuing hours trying to puzzle together how Donald Trump's often-erratic campaign tactics and policy pronouncements might shape the markets. SEE ALSO: Mixed reaction after Trump is elected U.S. president As for the U.S. stock market … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers tears up while talking about Trump win on 'Late Night'

Thursday 10 November 5:02:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27553%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb It's painful, but it's not hopeless. That was the message of Seth Meyer's Late Night speech on Wednesday. Not afraid of expressing some still-raw feelz, the show's host spoke about how excited three generations of his family were to see America inaugurate it's first female president. But here we are. With tears in his eyes, Meyers was clear to give … [Link]

Mashable » Dude who used drone to deliver sausage explains how (and why)

Thursday 10 November 4:50:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280136%2fsausage-sizzleFeed-tw Feed-fbAmid the U.S. election chaos, it's no surprise that great stories *fly* under the radar. Like the story of an Australian dude known only as "Tim from Melbourne," who used a drone to pick up a sausage sandwich from a nearby hardware store. It's genius.  SEE ALSO: Your next dessert obsession is probably coming from Australia Tim was having a few … [Link]

Mashable » Every relationship suffers at a 'You're The Worst' wedding

Thursday 10 November 4:03:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279560%2f183f45958ceb472d9da42dbdaa801c80Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen did a TV wedding not prove pivotal for its attendees? In You're The Worst Season 3, episode 11, a celebration of Shitstain's nuptials becomes a shitshow for every couple invited. SEE ALSO: Carpenter Jimmy builds himself up and breaks himself down on 'You're The Worst' On the heels of last week's treehouse-induced identity crisis, Jimmy starts analyzing everything in his … [Link]

Slashdot » Silicon Valley Investors Call For California To Secede From the US After Trump Win

Thursday 10 November 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: As Donald Trump's shock election victory reverberated around Silicon Valley late on Tuesday night, some high-profile technologists were already calling for California to secede from the United States. The broader west coast is a stronghold for the Democrats, and significantly more politically progressive and racially diverse than large swathes of central … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is hugging each other after Trump's win

Thursday 10 November 3:17:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280085%2fap_16314777711095Feed-tw Feed-fbWith the votes in and Donald Trump's Twitter bio already changed, it feels like there's not much voters can do about the presidential election results.  SEE ALSO: Mixed reaction after Trump is elected U.S. president But it's not all hopeless. Around the country people are hugging each other and offering some kindness and support in the aftermath of a bitter campaign … [Link]

Mashable » New software could give lip-reading powers to everyone

Thursday 10 November 3:14:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27480%2fap_13172263520Feed-tw Feed-fb Giving everyone the ability to comprehend one another might soon be much easier. A team from the University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science has developed new lip-reading software, LipNet, which they claim is the most accurate of its kind to date by a wide margin.  SEE ALSO: It's not just you: Siri is getting smarter The development of the … [Link]

Mashable » This website makes the impending Trump presidency all too real

Thursday 10 November 2:48:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27550%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-09_at_5.59.54_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbMaybe this was all a dream. Maybe Hillary Clinton is celebrating her victory and you were just fast asleep, having some kind of terrifying nightmare.  SEE ALSO: Everything women stand to lose to President Trump Oh, nope, here is the official website from President-elect Donald Trump's transition team.  Now you can go to greatagain.gov to, of course, learn how to make … [Link]

Mashable » Let the 'Overwatch' voice actors' cuteness just wash over you

Thursday 10 November 2:13:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279981%2f0c7d2d1cca9645b78a1bf9194f02959cFeed-tw Feed-fbOverwatch fans will get a kick out of this heartwarming video taken by Jonny Cruz — better known as the voice of Lucio in the popular Blizzard game. SEE ALSO: 12 incredible 'Overwatch' cosplay photos from BlizzCon 2016 The voice cast of Overwatch came together Tuesday for a Blizzard campus tour in Irvine, California. You can see 13 of the Overwatch … [Link]

Mashable » Australian conservatives are revelling in Trump's election win

Thursday 10 November 2:13:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280055%2f22487be77bfe44bbbe5db46dc7a57406Feed-tw Feed-fbAustralia has long been perceived as America's deputy sheriff — ever so eager to follow in the footsteps of their bigger and more powerful brother.  With the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president Wednesday, some Australians were vindicated in their nationalistic views. And so they celebrated. Weirdly. While shock was written all over the front pages of the country's newspapers … [Link]

Mashable » Let this NBA mascot strip-dancing to 'Pony' briefly lighten your mood

Thursday 10 November 2:07:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279980%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-09_at_4.46.49_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a lot going on in America right now. You understandably might be feeling pretty down.  So let this NBA mascot getting nasty to Ginuwine's 1996 hit "Pony" lighten the mood real quick. Trust us — you won't regret it.  That's "Grizz," the mascot of the Memphis Grizzlies, for those scoring from home.  OK, now back to reality.  Well — on … [Link]

Slashdot » Fake Fingerprint Stickers Let You Access a Protected Phone While Wearing Gloves

Thursday 10 November 2:05:00 UTC 2016

A new Kickstarter campaign aims to sell you fingerprint stickers that, when applied to a pair of gloves, allow you to unlock a mobile device that's protected with a fingerprint scanner. The sticker is powered by Nanotips and is "made with an extremely adhesive conductive material that can be applied to any surface for touch capability." Gizmodo reports: You can … [Link]

Mashable » How the 'L.A. Times' poll was the only one to predict a Trump win

Thursday 10 November 1:56:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279885%2f9046b9827d734b0cadfa98ae8089e40eFeed-tw Feed-fbA Donald Trump presidency has arrived — a possibility almost no major pollster saw coming. Except the Los Angeles Times. The USC Dornsife/L.A. Times Daybreak poll predicted what pretty much everyone else saw as a distant and unlikely reality. Leading into Election Day, the poll was predicting a Trump win.  SEE ALSO: Nearly half of Americans didn't vote — not even … [Link]

Mashable » 'Arrow' star Stephen Amell on facing off with Dolph Lundgren

Thursday 10 November 1:52:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279977%2far506a_0233bFeed-tw Feed-fbVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Arrow is less than halfway through its fifth season and has already dispatched one major villain, with last week's episode bidding farewell to crime boss Tobias Church (Chad Coleman).  Unlucky for titular hero Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), there are plenty more bad guys to pick up the slack — including Church's killer, Prometheus, who now knows Oliver's … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook failed America this year — now it should kill the News Feed

Thursday 10 November 1:50:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279201%2fap_791877668683Feed-tw Feed-fbEvery employee at Facebook should be ashamed of what their product became this year: a tangled mess of bizarre falsehoods and outdated information used as ammo to help people scream at one another.  It has failed our bitterly divided country through its News Feed, which has weighed legitimate, reported information from good news organizations against propagandistic junk written by trolls and … [Link]

Mashable » Exclusive: Ray Liotta in talks to join Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper in 'A Star Is Born'

Thursday 10 November 1:38:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f280030%2faec0b3d4f6cc48bc88f10de0f1616289Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Emmy-winning actor Ray Liotta is in talks to join Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in WB's update of A Star Is Born, Mashable has learned. Cooper will make his directorial debut with the film, which he's also producing with Jon Peters, Bill Gerber and Basil Iwanyk. A Star Is Born follows a washed-up, alcoholic musician who helps an … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's newspapers aren't holding back on hot Trump takes

Thursday 10 November 1:27:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27539%2f6663e2a3afda4e0799593118281dfbc9Feed-tw Feed-fbDue to the fact that Australia is technically in the future, we can confidently tell you — Trump is still the U.S. president tomorrow. Sorry. Newspapers Down Under have celebrated and/or mourned the Republican candidate's victory by dishing out some killer headlines, from the humorously unaffected to the nervous breakdown-inducing.  SEE ALSO: You blew it, America: World reacts to a Trump … [Link]

Slashdot » Brain Implants Allow Paralyzed Monkeys To Walk

Thursday 10 November 1:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Nature: For more than a decade, neuroscientist Gregoire Courtine has been flying every few months from his lab at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne to another lab in Beijing, China, where he conducts research on monkeys with the aim of treating spinal-cord injuries. The commute is exhausting — on occasion … [Link]

Mashable » Brad Pitt reportedly cleared of child abuse allegations, seeks joint custody

Thursday 10 November 1:09:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279990%2f75ed2bb68dcc47b7b9cf5a74eab7d1c9Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The investigation into child abuse allegations against Brad Pitt has concluded and no charges will be filed, clearing him of wrongdoing and boosting his chances of getting shared custody, TMZ reported Wednesday. The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services "exhaustively investigated" the incident during a family fight aboard a private plane in September, TMZ reported. An … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's America: What women, immigrants and people of color want you to know

Thursday 10 November 1:03:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279463%2fcommunity-post-electionFeed-tw Feed-fbAmerica has voted, and for many marginalized communities, it feels like the nation has failed them. President-elect Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric has been dubbed racist, sexist, ableist and abusive throughout his fight to the presidency. And although his tactics have long been criticized as abrasive and alarming, Trump succeeded in defeating Hillary Clinton for the presidency. SEE ALSO: You don't have … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'The Underground Railroad' is a must-read allegory of American slavery

Thursday 10 November 1:00:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279853%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f266166_2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f231581_2funderground-railroad-thumb__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbThis week on the MashReads Podcast, we are joined by author Colson Whitehead to read and discuss his novel The Underground Railroad.  The book paints a portrait of slavery and American history by following Cora, a slave running away from a cruel plantation in Georgia. As she struggles to escape to freedom, Cora travels through the country, seeing how deeply slavery … [Link]

Slashdot » New MacBook Pro Has Already Outsold All Other Laptops This Year

Thursday 10 November 0:45:00 UTC 2016

New submitter TheFakeTimCook writes: An article on MacRumors has revealed that Apple's latest MacBook Pro has already outsold all competing laptops this year, according to new data shared by research firm Slice Intelligence: "Slice Intelligence says the new MacBook Pro accumulated more revenue from online orders during its first five days of availability than the Microsoft Surface Book, ASUS Chromebook … [Link]

Mashable » NBA coach Stan Van Gundy slams 'brazenly racist and misogynistic' Donald Trump

Thursday 10 November 0:44:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279916%2fap_16285071076620Feed-tw Feed-fbNew England Patriots coach Bill Belichick took one tack after Donald Trump was elected president by professing not to be "a political person" — even after writing Trump a letter of support.  NBA coach Stan Van Gundy took another approach entirely Wednesday: Scorched Earth.  SEE ALSO: MLB star Sean Doolittle perfectly summarizes why white Americans should listen to black activists Van … [Link]

Mashable » Eerie photos from the aftermath of the Hillary Clinton party that wasn't

Thursday 10 November 0:28:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f279909%2fap_16314271243437Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Jacob Javits Center was quiet and deserted on Wednesday afternoon, but an alternate reality was not hard to imagine.  The night before, Hillary Clinton and her most avid supporters had crammed into the center in the middle of Manhattan, under a physical and proverbial glass ceiling, ripe with the sense of history in the making, waiting for their nominee to … [Link]

Mashable » Rolling Stones' new video has a dog playing basketball to brighten your day

Thursday 10 November 0:08:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27532%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb If, perhaps, you need something to take your mind off things for awhile, try the Rolling Stones' music video for "Hate To See You Go" off their new studio album Blue and Lonesome.  The video is mostly studio footage of the band recording the song, written by blues legend Little Walter, interspersed with slice-of-life scenes from various cities. Most importantly, … [Link]

Slashdot » Donald Trump Won Because of Facebook

Thursday 10 November 0:05:00 UTC 2016

Max Read makes his case via New York Magazine for how Facebook was the reason for Donald Trump's surprise victory on November 8th. Though, to be fair, "Facebook" is called out specifically due to its large online presence, but in reality all the "large and influential boards and social-media platforms where Americans now congregate to discuss politics" are to blame. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Scouts and Guides grow up to have better mental health at age 50

Thursday 10 November 0:01:54 UTC 2016

Want to protect your child against anxiety and mood disorders? Attending Scouts or Guides – but not other volunteer or Church groups – seems to help [Link]

Mashable » Abraham Lincoln vows to fight for our country in this recut kung fu trailer

Thursday 10 November 0:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f27493%2flincoln_karate_thumb_yt_jwFeed-tw Feed-fbThe next U.S. president was a reality TV host. What if Lincoln was an action star? Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Benjamin Walker, Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter, and Sally Field [Link]

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