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 » Watch all the coolest video game speedruns at Smash The Record 2016
There’s no better pairing than speedrunning through video games and donating to charity. Smash The Record 2016 is hosting a charity speedrunning marathon (and Super Smash Bros. showdown) from Friday to Sunday featuring a ton of memorable games from the past and present, including speedrunning favorites like Super Mario World and Super Metroid. All donations received from the event will go … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook: We made a 'terrible error' when we killed everyone
Facebook killed everyone on Friday, because wiping us off the face of the Earth in a post-Trump mercy-killing just felt right. As everyone was mourning life as we know it, the social media giant "memorialized" personal accounts around the world with a banner noting that the account holder had passed away, and that their living Facebook page had been turned into … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Operated 23 Tor-Hidden Child Porn Sites, Deployed Malware From Them
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Federal investigators temporarily seized a Tor-hidden site known as Playpen in 2015 and operated it for 13 days before shutting it down. The agency then used a "network investigative technique" (NIT) as a way to ensnare site users. However, according to newly unsealed documents recently obtained by the American Civil Liberties … [Link]
Mashable » Trump mouthpiece Lewandowski leaves CNN, reports directly to Trump Tower
It was fun while it lasted, but Corey Lewandowski is hopping back on the Trump train. The former Trump campaign manager resigned from his job CNN on Friday, having joined the cable news network as a contributor earlier this year. CNN broke the news. Lewandowski was let go from the Trump campaign in June, and joined CNN shortly thereafter. Lewandowski remained … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Set To Work On Malware-Detecting CPUs
Orome1 quotes a report from Help Net Security: Adding hardware protections to software ones in order to block the ever increasing onslaught of computer malware seems like a solid idea, and a group of researchers have just been given a $275,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to help them work on a possible solution: malware-detecting CPUs. This project, titled … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's war on LGBTQ people has already begun
Remember sweet, sweet July, when Donald Trump promised the Republican National Convention that he would do everything in his power to "protect LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of a foreign ideology?" Well, he hasn't even taken the oath of office and he's already broken that promise. This morning, Donald Trump announced that former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell … [Link]
Mashable » You will be watched by Donald Trump
America in 2017 will begin to experience life under Big Brother Donald Trump. The president-elect is still a little more than two months away from having the United States's massive security apparatus at his fingertips, but it's not difficult to imagine a spike in domestic surveillance after he sits down in the Oval Office. SEE ALSO: Edward Snowden warned us about … [Link]
Popular Science » Four things you can do to stop Donald Trump from making climate change worse
Environment If you’re worried about the environment, here’s how you can help If you’re worried about the environment, here are a few things you can do. [Link]
Mashable » National Sundae Day has come not a moment too soon
Friday is National Sundae Day and boy, do we need it. SEE ALSO: Good luck, America: You just elected Donald Trump president If there was ever a time to eat your feelings by way of a huge bowl filled to the brim with ice cream, hot fudge and toppings galore, this is it. Get on your sweatpants and pull out the … [Link]
Popular Science » Inspector robot: Panther is a driving, flying drone
Aviation It can carry up to 15 pounds, too. This is a drone that can drive and fly. [Link]
Mashable » China may leave the U.S. behind on climate change due to Trump
President-elect Donald J. Trump will enter office on Jan. 20, 2017 with an agenda that includes dismantling President Barack Obama's environmental actions, particularly when it comes to global warming. Environmentalists are gearing up for a fierce fight against him, and it's easy to see why. Trump is set to become the world's only leader who does not believe human-caused global warming … [Link]
Slashdot » IMDb Sues California To Overturn Law Forcing Them To Remove Actors' Ages
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is suing California over a law forcing the website to remove the ages of actors on request, saying it is unconstitutional. California passed a law in September ruling that "a commercial online entertainment employment service provider" would be required to remove details of the age of … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ minus special effects look radical
Our CineFix series, Homemade Movies, travels back to 1990 to reimagine the original trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, completely made from household items. Even clad in cardboard, these homemade heroes-in-a-halfshell pack a punch that we think would make Jim Henson proud. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Homemade Movies, Movies, … [Link]
Mashable » Hey 2016, here are all the times you sucked in one image
Dear 2016, You're the worst. No seriously — from the death of some of the most talented artists in the world to that whole presidential election thing — you have been such a completely awful year and now everything is screwed. SEE ALSO: Today in America, a couple bald eagles got stuck in a storm drain One jaded soul decided to … [Link]
Mashable » This ingenious device let's you throw your GoPro around for incredible aerial selfies
This invention lets you capture stunning photos and video by throwing your camera through the air. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Drones, Technology, Inventions, and Kickstarter [Link]
Popular Science » Wireless brain implants are helping paralyzed monkeys walk again
Health Are humans next? Researchers have taken another step to a possible future where some forms of paralysis, once thought to be permanent, can be treated. [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways that President Trump could affect your student loans
President-elect Donald Trump has plans to address college affordability and student debt, though many details remain to be worked out. In an Oct. 13 speech in Columbus, Ohio, Trump outlined the basics of his views on student debt, tuition rates, administrative “bloat,” income-based repayment and loan forgiveness. “Students should not be asked to pay more on their loans than they can … [Link]
Mashable » A guide to marijuana microdosing: How tiny hits could be the future of weed
Given the tumultuous and traumatic past few days, anyone would be forgiven for rolling up something large and potent for the weekend. However, a new marijuana mantra has been emerging as the drug has become increasingly legal and that is: less is more. Microdosing, the practice of taking tiny amounts of marijuana for all the benefits and less of the side … [Link]
Popular Science » A tiny USB stick can tell you how much HIV is in your blood
Health Just don't try to put photos on it This disposable HIV test could empower patients to quickly monitor the progress of their own treatment. [Link]
Mashable » Hey, Facebook: Social media really can change what people believe
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't believe that fake news on his social network influenced the election. But recent findings from the Pew Research Center suggest the opposite is true, as 20 percent of social media users say they've changed their stance on a political issue because of something they saw on sites like Facebook. The shift was usually pessimistic. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » BlackBerry's Keyboard is Coming Back for One Last Dance
BlackBerry has officially stopped making its own phones, but the company has one last treat for die-hard fans: a new phone sporting its trademark physical keyboard. According to Bloomberg: Chief Executive Officer John Chen had hinted at the phone in September, but hadn't confirmed it until Thursday, when he spoke to Emily Chang in an interview on Bloomberg TV. "We … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Wipro Launches Open Banking API
Wipro, business process services provider, has launched its Open Banking API. Through the API, banks and financial institutions gain access to new services and distribution channels, as well as access to third party applications and marketplaces. Further, the API better enables users to comply with new regulatory schemes.
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Mashable » Oh, cool. Facebook is saying we're all dead
Many living Facebook users were "memorialized" Friday afternoon, meaning the social network claimed they were dead. You just can't make this stuff up. SEE ALSO: Facebook pledges to clear News Feed of misinformation, again It's unclear why this happened, but the issue affected a variety of users — including the author of this post: 
"We hope people who love Damon will … [Link]
Mashable » John Legend's new music video reminds us that we need more love
A little love goes a long way during trying times, and John Legend's new music video for "Love Me Now" is a stirring reminder of the love that exists and is thriving despite pain, all across the globe. Director Nabil Elderkin shot scenes of solidarity with folks at Standing Rock, families in Northern Iraqi refugee camps, Pulse Nightclub shooting victims … [Link]
Mashable » Silicon Valley billionaire slums it with government job
Billionaire Gawker-destroyer Peter Thiel has officially joined President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, according to a news release from the Trump team. The PayPal founder and Facebook board member supported Trump throughout the presidential race and pledged to donate $1.25 million to his campaign in October. The pairing makes sense: A president-elect who bucked tradition and refused to give the press access … [Link]
Slashdot » Computer Issue Affecting Some Airlines Resolved: American Airlines
American Airlines said Friday Sabre had faced a brief technical issue that impacted multiple carriers. The issue has, however, been resolved. From a report on NBC Chicago: A technical issue at with a computer IT firm briefly caused technical problems for airlines in the United States early Friday afternoon, according to American Airlines. It was one of several air carriers … [Link]
Popular Science » How to actually, for real turn off social media this weekend
DIY No matter your political affiliations, Facebook's only going to make you feel worse right now. Election news is flooding social media—and stressing people out. Here's how to unplug for the weekend. [Link]
Mashable » Let's take a moment to appreciate the Cleveland Browns, their fans and their 0-10 record
In this most challenging and tumultuous of years, Americans can still count on one thing: The Cleveland Browns sucking at NFL football. The Browns lost (again) Thursday night, this time 28-7 to the very mediocre Baltimore Ravens. Thus, the franchise defined by its tradition of failure reached unprecedented depths by beginning a season with an 0-10 record for the very first … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Uber Driver, HyperTrack, Apache Ambari, Ustream
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 » The 2022 World Cup is already a disaster, and now you won't be able to drink alcohol
As if the 2022 World Cup wasn't enough of a debacle already, officials have announced what sports fans often fear most: No booze allowed. That's right. Public consumption of alcohol will be banned at the tournament in Qatar. That includes drinking inside stadiums and outside on the streets, according to the officials governing the 2022 World Cup, which said this week … [Link]
Mashable » The art of sleuthing: Can detective skills be taught?
The last time your significant other somehow “just knew” about your eyebrow-raising coffee “meeting” with an especially attractive coworker, you probably wondered – when did he or she become such a Nancy Drew? There’s a common misconception that some people are simply born with a talent for sleuthing – whether to uncover infidelity or to solve more sinister mysteries. But the … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Bookstores Found Selling Banned US Bomb-Making Handbooks
Three major online retailers in the UK have been listing a number of bomb-making manuals on their websites. Engadget adds:These books were originally made back in the 1960s for US military personnel and include titles like Improvised Munitions Handbook, Boobytraps, and Explosives and Demolitions. But since the end of the Vietnam War, these books have become popular resources for terrorists … [Link]
Mashable » Behold: Michelle Obama's stunning 'Vogue' cover
Michelle Obama is a breath of fresh air in a tense week. The First Lady is the cover star of the new issue of Vogue, and the accompanying profile confirms just how much we'll miss her wit and grace. Yes, White House staffers have definitely cried at the thought of saying goodbye. .@FLOTUS Michelle Obama is the cover star of our … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook says it's not a media company, but it just bought a tool for publishers
Facebook has repeatedly insisted that it's not a media company. On Friday, it bought one of the most powerful Facebook-focused pieces of software that media companies use to`do their jobs. CrowdTangle, a tool that publishers use to track how their stories spread through the internet, said Friday that it had been acquired by Facebook for an undisclosed sum. Facebook already has … [Link]
Mashable » Hailee Steinfeld and James Corden ruin pop songs with the 'First Line, Every Line' challenge
On Thursday night's episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, Hailee Steinfeld and James Corden played a game of "First Line, Every Line." According to the rules, the player replaces the lyrics to pop songs with that song's first line. Steinfeld sang Katy Perry's "Firework," Corden poured his heart into Adele's, "Someone Like You," and both came together … [Link]
Mashable » Relatable deer is already sick of holiday shopping
Though it's unclear how this deer got into his local American Eagle retailer, one thing is definitely clear: he want to GTFO. As Starbucks rolls out its red cups and the radio stations begin playing holiday songs, many of us will have to make our sad way to buy gifts. When you can't take anymore of the caroling throngs and … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this little girl bravely share her truth at an anti-Trump rally
A young girl spoke to a crowd at a rally in Austin, Texas, following the election results. Thousands of Americans have been hitting the streets in major cities in protest. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Protests, Election 2016, President Elect, and Donald Trump
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Slashdot » University Bans BitTorrent To Stop Flood of Infringement Notices
A university in Canada has taken sweeping action in an effort to stem the tide of piracy notices. Following changes to Canada's copyright law in early 2015, ISPs are now required to forward copyright infringement notices to their customers. Over the past years, copyright owners have aggressively targeted users and ISPs with volumes of notices to generate more revenue. TorrentFreak … [Link]
Mashable » Teen contestant makes Alex Trebeck ask the internet's favorite question
Some things never get old. On Thursday's Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, one contestant was stumped by the Final Jeopardy question. Instead of panicking, Sabrina saw opportunity knocking on her door, and paid a brilliant tribute to the internet. SEE ALSO: Yes, you did hear Alex Trebek drop 'Jumpman' lyrics on 'Jeopardy' The question was: "Roughly half the size of Texas, it's the … [Link]
Popular Science » The ill-fated Beagle 2 may have landed on Mars after all
Space Good dog Although scientists initially thought the lander must have crashed, a new image analysis suggests the mission came remarkably close to succeeding. [Link]
Mashable » 30 hours in the Magic City with the Huawei Honor 8
Paid Content ByHuaweiThe humidity in Miami hits like a freight train the second you step out of the airportFor Jill Emmer, a photographer on a city-sleuthing mission to document the city through the lens of the Huawei Honor 8 smartphone, though, the heat is more welcoming than oppressive.“Miami is an incredible place for photography,” she says, her Minnesotan accent betraying her … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert doesn't pull punches with President-elect Trump
As the reality of Donald Trump's election starts to set in, it's reassuring to know that late night hosts are struggling to come to terms with the news just as much as some of us are. CBS' Late Show host Stephen Colbert opened his Thursday night monologue with the same incredulity he displayed on Wednesday: "Hey, so… this is all … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Orders Amazon Refunds for Children's In-app Purchases
A federal judge has directed Amazon to set up a year-long process to reimburse parents whose children made in-app purchases without permission, but rejected a U.S. regulator's request for a $26.5 million lump-sum payout. Reuters reports:U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, in Amazon's hometown of Seattle, issued his order more than six months after finding the online retailer liable, in a … [Link]
Mashable » What will Trump's presidency mean for technology?
UPDATE: Nov. 11, 2016, 3:39 p.m. EST We've learned from listeners that there's some skipping on this week's podcast that omits chunks of audio. After taking a look at the original recording, it looks like an equipment failure caused some audio to not be recorded. We're working on correcting this issue for next week's podcast. Against long odds, Donald Trump beat … [Link]
Popular Science » Should we be worried about SpaceX's plan to fuel the Falcon 9 with astronauts on board?
Space The September 1 explosion has raised concerns The September 1 explosion has raised concerns over SpaceX's plans to have astronauts board the rocket before it's fueled. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Primal fear can blinker our decisions, even in elections
We evolved emotions like fear to keep us safe. But in today's world fear can lead us to rank small, personal risks over existential ones, say Dan Ariely and Vlad Chituc [Link]
Mashable » 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' review: Get outside and take a walk instead
On paper, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk — two-time Oscar winner Ang Lee directing an adaptation of Ben Fountain's acclaimed novel — must’ve seemed like a great idea. In execution, it’s an absolute mess, and it has nothing to do with the fact it was shot in 120 frames per second, five times the normal frame rate. No, the problems here … [Link]
Mashable » New York bids goodbye to Big Sexy, baseball's GIF hero
Big Sexy is leaving the Big Apple. Bartolo Colon — the 43-year-old starting pitcher who spent the past three seasons in New York — agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Affectionately called Big Sexy by teammates and the media, Colon is known for providing both laughable moments and surprising athleticism, considering his stout frame. He also … [Link]
Mashable » Beekeepers cross political borders to breed the perfect queen bee
Though the island of Cyprus is split into Greek and Turkish rule, these beekeepers from opposite sides are joining forces to save the suffering bee population. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Honey, Politics, Social Good, and Beekeeper
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Slashdot » AT&T Will Offer a Lower-Quality Video Option But Without a Discount
After T-Mobile and Sprint introduced lower-cost wireless plans in return for customers accepting lower quality video streaming, AT&T is following suit. An anonymous reader shares a Fortune report:The second-largest wireless carrier said it would introduce a feature starting next year called "Stream Saver" to let customers voluntarily downgrade streaming video from any service — including YouTube and Netflix — to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Smallest sliver of time yet measured sees electrons fleeing atom
Ultrafast lasers have measured how long electrons take to be booted from a helium atom with zeptosecond precision – trillionths of a billionth of a second [Link]
Mashable » 'Mr. Robot' creator has a very 'Mr. Robot' response to Trump's presidency
FSociety is going to have a busy 2017! As the United States spirals further into chaos, Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail has made his opinions known by "leaking" a page from the Season 3 script. SEE ALSO: Trump's America: What women, immigrants and people of color want you to know Season 3 script leaked pic.twitter.com/NioxetqkDf — Sam Esmail (@samesmail) November 11, … [Link]
Mashable » UFC fighter back to his aggro self after tender moment with fan
Oh, Conor McGregor. What happened? Just a couple days ago the popular mixed martial arts fighter was strolling through New York City, bringing smiles to our faces after a tender and gracious moment with one of his biggest fans, an Irish NYPD officer. But during Thursday's press conference for UFC 205 — McGregor's bout with Eddie Alvarez this weekend — that … [Link]
Mashable » Sci-Fi soiree with Eric Heisserer, writer of 'Arrival'
Eric Heisserer, writer of the new sci-fi film Arrival, joins the CineFix gang on a journey through space and time in the science fiction cinematic universe. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, The Martian, Terminator, Interstellar, and Eric Heisserer [Link]
Mashable » You won, Donald Trump, you can stop tweeting now
He’s tweeting again! The ever-loving President-elect Donald J. Trump is tweeting again. After winning the presidential election and — for a solid 48 hours — appearing presidential, Trump returned to his favorite social media platform. Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November … [Link]
Slashdot » Alibaba Breaks Records, Sells $17.7 Billion on Singles' Day
Alibaba broke its Singles' Day sales record with room to spare, offering assurances about the strength of the Chinese consumer despite the nation's economic slowdown. From a report on Tech in Asia:As the clock struck midnight, Alibaba announced its final total for 2016's Singles Day sales frenzy: US$17.7 billion. Alibaba has beaten its own sales totals each year since the … [Link]
Mashable » How Planet Coaster takes SIM gaming to exciting new levels of realism
Theme parks are awesome. This is a fact of life. The smell of burnt popcorn and the sound of bumper cars colliding gets our hearts racing faster than the coasters themselves. This said, we all have individualized reactions to the thrill of a theme park. While some of us absolutely love a 5.8G free-fall, others' eyes widen in terror at … [Link]
Mashable » This Japanese-American fighting unit was one of WWII's most decorated
1943Private Tsuneo Shiroma, of the 522nd Field Artillery Battery B, in a foxhole during the Allied invasion of Italy.Image: PhotoQuest/Getty ImagesWhen Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, many Japanese-American service members aided in its defense and in guarding against a potential invasion in the days that followed.Shortly thereafter, the government initiated a program of forcible mass incarceration which rounded … [Link]
Mashable » A rat holding a bunch of keys and other predictions I have for President Trump's cabinet
Now that President Trump is a reality, everyone is trying to figure out who he'll appoint to his cabinet. Rumors are circulating around Rudy Giuliani, Chris Christie and Steve Bannon, who all helped Trump get elected, but we really won't know until Trump announces them. SEE ALSO: You don't have to organize today. You can just grieve. Seeing as how Trump … [Link]
Mashable » Watch children try to do #MannequinChallenge and adorably fail
Adele did it. Destiny's Child did it. Paul McCartney did it—and even First Lady Michelle Obama did it. With seemingly everyone under the sun standing still and sharing videos online, the #MannequinChallenge seemed overblown….until this adorable video of children attempting the challenge sprung up online today. SEE ALSO: The Mannequin Challenge will actually make you miss planking Awwww they almost got … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is the most powerful force online — and these new numbers prove it
Welcome to Facebook's internet. The social network is absolutely crushing the competition online, new information from the Pew Research Center shows — in case you needed more evidence. SEE ALSO: Facebook's mobile business is bigger than ever Seventy-nine percent of American adults who use the internet are on Facebook, according to the results from a Pew survey released Friday, and 76 … [Link]
Mashable » Baby Dexter thinks crumpling paper is just so funny
Sweet, sweet babies. They have no idea how hard this week has been for so many grown-ups. Even though this video was filmed a few weeks ago, this baby's laughter at the simple act of paper crumpling is enough to remind us that the world goes on and cute things are still cute. 
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Slashdot » Tesla Tells Germany that 98% of Drivers Don't Find the Term 'Autopilot' Misleading
An anonymous reader writes:Tesla has responded to Germany's request to stop using the word "autopilot" in its advertising, due to safety concerns, by carrying out a survey of Tesla-owners in Germany. It says that the overwhelming majority of customers it surveyed did not find the term confusing. Last month, German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt had asked Tesla to stop using … [Link]
Mashable » The stellar signs of science fiction films featuring Eric Heisserer, writer of 'Arrival'
CineFix invited Eric Heisserer, writer of the new sci-fi flick Arrival, to speculate what exactly qualifies a film as science fiction. We get a little extra(terrestrial). Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. 
We all needed Lin-Manuel Miranda freestyle rapping about everyday annoyances 
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Child battling garbage can is a metaphor for 2016 
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Geek Culture » Take a minute, to remember
Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada, and in many other countries around the world. Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Trump’s election stokes fears of future NSA surveillance abuses
When he takes office, Donald Trump will be handed the keys to the US – and a powerful suite of tools to spy on the people who live there [Link]
Mashable » 4 positive ways to take action after Trump's victory
After Donald Trump's election, many are feeling hopeless and helpless as they grapple with the reality of having a leader who has consistently championed regressive ideals that threaten social progress. SEE ALSO: Trump's America: What women, immigrants and people of color want you to know In the face of Trump's impending leadership, coming together to stand for equality and justice is … [Link]
Mashable » Sia singing 'Satisfied' for 'Hamilton Mixtape' is exactly what you need today
The United States of America has always been resilient, and Lin-Manuel Miranda knows it. As part of his full-time job inspiring the American people, Miranda released a new track from the Hamilton Mixtape on Friday, and it is — guess what — fantastic. SEE ALSO: 8 things we learned from PBS's excellent documentary 'Hamilton's America' Sia's performance of "Satisfied" features Miguel … [Link]
Mashable » We all needed Lin-Manuel Miranda freestyle rapping about everyday annoyances
Lin-Manuel Miranda just keeps cementing himself as 2016's saving grace. Ellen DeGeneres could have given Miranda literally any topic to freestyle rap about on her show this week. And for some reason, she chose ordinary, everyday annoyances, like people not saying thank you when you hold the door open, and when your phone wants you to update the software yet … [Link]
Mashable » Your first hands-on look at Snapchat's Spectacles
Snapchat’s Spectacles are here and they are as cool as they look. Costing $130, the glasses will let you take up to 400 snaps per charge. Not bad. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Camera, Snapchat Spectacles, Snapchat, and Real Time Video
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Mashable » Kids gathered outside Hillary Clinton's HQ to write thank you messages in chalk
Two days after Hillary Clinton's shocking election day loss, children gathered outside her campaign headquarters to write words of thanks on the sidewalk. Clinton staffers and journalists in the area took photos of the scene outside the Brooklyn headquarters where families covered the pavement with messages written in chalk. SEE ALSO: Trump's America: What women, immigrants and people of color want … [Link]
Slashdot » Russian Banks Floored by Withering DDoS Attacks
An anonymous reader shares a report on The Register: At least five Russian banks weathered days-long DDoS attacks this week. A wave of assaults began on Tuesday afternoon and continued over the next two days. Victims including Sberbank and Alfabank both confirmed DDoS attacks on their online services, RT reports. The attacks were powered by compromised IoT devices, according to … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram's next big feature will be live video
Instagram’s going to transform once again. After copying Snapchat Stories with its own Instagram Stories, Instagram is now preparing to introduce live video, joining the likes of Facebook Live, Twitter's Periscope and YouTube Live, according to a recent interview Kevin Systrom, CEO of Instagram, gave to the Financial Times. SEE ALSO: Instagram wants you to shop in its app Last month, … [Link]
Mashable » Trump subreddit is ready to wage 'meme war' in Europe
Alt-right Donald Trump supporters on Reddit are trying to capitalise on the surprise election victory of the Republican presidential candidate to help far-right politicians in Europe. SEE ALSO: White nationalist Trump fans spew anti-Semitic tweets at journalists Moderators of the /r/The_Donald, arguably the largest Trump subreddit community, appealed to their 286,000 subscribers to wage a "meme war" to help rightwing politicians … [Link]
Mashable » Michelle Obama pulls off best Mannequin Challenge yet
Another day, another Mannequin Challenge. This one is anything but ordinary since it stars the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the FLOTUS herself, Michelle Obama. They teamed up to film it on Thursday during the Cavs' visit to the White House. SEE ALSO: White House visit includes mind-blowing surprise for one NBA champion But why is it the best one … [Link]
Mashable » The Weeknd and Bella Hadid have split up
Unfortunately there's another stab to 2016's heart, albeit a little less painful than post-election protests, Brangelina anxiety and Hiddleswift's demise. Bella Hadid and The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) have broken up, according to People. No, this isn't a false alarm. SEE ALSO: The Weeknd is dark—and dreadless—in new 'Starboy' music video “Their schedules have been too hard to coordinate and he … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mars' series trailer is like something from the future
If you like your space missions futuristic and Mars-based, you'll likely be pleased to hear about National Geographic's new TV drama Mars. SEE ALSO: NASA is firing lasers on Mars — here’s why Based around a mission to establish a colony on the red planet in the year 2033 and featuring Elon Musk himself, the drama sounds like the sort … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook makes smallest necessary change to race-based ad targeting
Facebook will no longer allow advertisers to target or exclude different races in ads related to housing, employment and credit, the company said Friday. "Since concerns about our ethnic affinity marketing were raised, Facebook has been meeting with stakeholders to listen to their feedback and ideas about how Facebook can better support its existing efforts to combat wrongful discrimination," a Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » Google isn't happy about how some Android phones do fast charging
In the race for the fastest-charging battery in the Android world, Google just declared its own role in the competition: It will be the one to set the rules and control the playing field. SEE ALSO: 7 times Google disappointed us The latest version of Google's Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD), which outlines the requirements hardware makers must follow to … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung has a patent for a foldable phone that looks like a tiny Surface Book
Rumors that Samsung is building a phone with a foldable display just got a new wind with a patent application from the company describing exactly that: A smartphone with a bendable part in the middle that can be folded into a phone sandwich. Called the Galaxy X or Project Valley, the device (or possibly multiple devices) was rumored to be launching … [Link]
Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Says Fake News on Facebook Affecting the Election Is a 'Crazy Idea'
A lot of questions are emerging about Facebook's role in this year's election cycle, especially given the proliferation of sensationalistic and even outright fake news stories, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has responded. From a report on Fortune: "I think the idea that fake news on Facebook — of which it's a very small amount of the content — influenced the … [Link]
Mashable » Can a drone rake leaves?
We wanted to see if a DJI Phantom could help with the yard work. Spoiler: It doesn't work very well. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Yard Work, Lol, Funny, and Phantom
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Mashable » 11-year-old girl wins Google's doodle competition in India
Google will showcase a picture drawn by an 11-year old Indian girl as its doodle on Children’s Day (November 14) in India. Sixth-grade student Anvita Telang won the National Doodle4Google competition, the company said today. Her drawing, titled, "If I could teach anyone anything, it would be" received over 100,000 votes over the past 10 days. Telang, a student at Vibgyor … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks holiday cups are here and America gets some much-needed feels
Starbucks holiday cups are here and there are 13 designs to fall in love with. All the cups were designed by women and represent 6 countries. Thank you, Starbucks, for making us feel united. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Holiday Cups, Coffee, Starbucks, and Real Time Video
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Mashable » Moped ride allows puppy to swim through the air like a hero
Science has yet to explain why dogs move their paws like they're swimming through the air when they ride on mopeds. Well, maybe science has. We're not sure. But it's much cuter not knowing. We just hope this dude was holding onto the puppy really firmly. 
Can a drone do yard work? Amber Ruffin of 'Late Night' to disappointed white people: 'Join … [Link]
Popular Science » The new exoskeletons, tanks and ATVs that China will bring to a future battle: The Ground Gear of the Zhuhai Airshow
Blog: Eastern ArsenalAlongside planes and drones, China displayed a wide range of new personnel weapons and armored vehicles for export. [Link]
Popular Science » A two-headed shark, the birth of a solar system, and more
Science Our 10 favorite images of the week From a solar system forming to ticklish rats to snails in love, here are our favorite images of the week. [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook To Stop Ads that Target, Exclude Races
An anonymous reader shares a USA Today report: Facebook says it will no longer allow advertisers to exclude specific racial and ethnic groups when placing ads related to housing, credit or employment. "We are going to turn off, actually prohibit, the use of ethnic affinity marketing for ads that we identify as offering housing, employment and credit," Erin Egan, Facebook's … [Link]
Mashable » Watch us play 'Watch Dogs 2' right here
Who watches the Watch Dogs? You do. Watch Dogs 2 is out on Nov. 15, but we've been playing an early copy of the game for release coverage. We can't go into too many details just yet, but Ubisoft is chill with a little streaming. SEE ALSO: 'Eagle Flight' is the best virtual reality game to date We'll be streaming two … [Link]
Mashable » Millions wait for hours outside banks as India transitions to new currency notes
Long, snaking lines were seen outside banks across India for the second straight day on Friday as hundreds of millions of people struggled to obtain paper cash. SEE ALSO: In pictures: Indians cope up with demonetization, queue up outside banks to exchange useless cash The sudden withdrawal of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes starting Wednesday has left an enormous chunk … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Here’s how Trump’s presidency could be good news for science
Donald Trump's campaign denied climate change and threatened healthcare, but his platform has a glimmer of hope when it comes to science and technology [Link]
Slashdot » Kaspersky Lab Files Complaint Against Microsoft for Giving Unfair Advantage To Windows Defender
Russian antivirus vendor Kaspersky Lab has asked antitrust regulators in various countries (including the European Union and Russia) to make Microsoft stop giving an unfair advantage to Windows Defender, Eugene Kasperky wrote in a blog post. From a report on Myce: Microsoft is making it hard for independent anti-virus vendors to compete with Windows Defender, Microsoft's own antivirus application built-in … [Link]
Mashable » After Trump's victory, claims of vote rigging have disappeared
What a difference a day makes. Trump supporters and conspiracy theorists said for months and months that the presidential election was rigged, but now after the surprise victory of Donald Trump, they've suddenly gone silent. SEE ALSO: How Twitter fueled the wild rise of vote rigging allegations Hundreds of thousands of Twitter users made allegations of voter fraud after Trump referred … [Link]
Mashable » Monstrous 30-foot sinkhole consumes British man's garden
LONDON — A British man has been forced to evacuate his house after a gigantic sinkhole opened up in his back garden. SEE ALSO: Oversized sinkhole in Japan is the stuff of nightmares Ben Bramley of Ripon, UK, tweeted about the 30-foot deep hole on Wednesday night. 30ft deep sink hole enveloping the back garden occurred at 10.30. Been told to … [Link]
Mashable » Amber Ruffin of 'Late Night' to disappointed white people: 'Join the fun!'
In the days following the election, the revelation that white people overwhelmingly came out for Donald Trump has left a lot of white Hillary Clinton supporters feeling disappointed. On Thursday night, Late Night With Seth Meyers writer Amber Ruffin echoed the sentiments of millions of people of color when she invited disappointed white people to "join the fun!" She continues: … [Link]
Mashable » Deaf YouTubers call out crappy captions with #NoMoreCraptions movement
If you've ever watched a YouTube video with auto-generated closed captioning, you know the garbled result is giggle-worthy. But it's actually a major problem. Inadequate closed captioning is failing deaf and hard of hearing viewers around the world. SEE ALSO: These 11 YouTubers with disabilities will make you laugh, think and learn A new campaign dubbed #NoMoreCraptions is calling out "crappy" … [Link]
Slashdot » Spotify Is Writing Massive Amounts of Junk Data To Storage Drives
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: For almost five months — possibly longer — the Spotify music streaming app has been assaulting users' storage devices with enough data to potentially take years off their expected lifespans. Reports of tens or in some cases hundreds of gigabytes being written in an hour aren't uncommon, and occasionally the recorded … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google DeepMind’s AI learns to play with physical objects
Experimenting with blocks is an important way for children to learn about the physical world. Now, artificial intelligence is doing the same [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's leading female characters send letters to their younger selves
LONDON — Hindsight can be a wonderful thing. But, there are moments in life when a little foresight, knowledge and advice from our future selves wouldn't go amiss. SEE ALSO: 'The Crown' could well cure your 'Downton Abbey' nostalgia The knowledge that you will mess things up, that you're better looking than you think you are, that things will get better … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Watson shares epic new 'Beauty and the Beast' film poster
LONDON — The new live action film adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is getting closer by the day, folks. SEE ALSO: These live-action 'Beauty and the Beast' stills are as magnificent as we all hoped First we had a brief trailer, then we has some photos, and now we have a moody-looking teaser poster shared by none other than Belle … [Link]
Mashable » Can a drone do yard work?
We hooked up a DJI Phantom drone to a rake and tried to do some light gardening. It didn't go so well. 
Watch a baby gender reveal party backfire spectacularly 
Cate Blanchett conjures a deadly spider in trailer for short film 'RED' 
Vintage '40s style cover of 'Santeria' will make you feeeeeel the break 
‘Beware the Slenderman' trailer shines a light on the internet's … [Link]
Mashable » People are sharing the heartbreaking letter Leonard Cohen sent his muse
Since the news of Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen's death broke on Thursday night, tributes have been pouring in on social media. Alongside the lyrics and favourite quotes, the letter Cohen sent to his former partner Marianne Ihlen — and the response he received — were shared on Twitter by the account Letters of Note on Friday morning. SEE ALSO: Leonard Cohen's … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Defensive Security Handbook – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Defensive Security Handbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-14 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Human rights squad detects abuse in warzone social media images
The internet is swamped with photos and videos from global conflicts. The Digital Verification Corps helps human rights investigators sift the evidence [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beagle Mars probe probably didn’t crash, new analysis shows
New research shows that the lander deployed at least three – perhaps all four – of its solar panels after touching down on the planet [Link]
Mashable » No, that pic from the White House doesn't show staff looking at Trump
It’s happened many times before: an iconic picture gets tweeted out of context and gathers thousands of retweets before someone debunks it — but it's too late and it's already gone viral. SEE ALSO: Obama congratulates his successor, Donald Trump A photo showing White House staffers and top members of the Obama administration in the Rose Garden was shared widely on … [Link]
Mashable » These pub signs sum up the U.S. election in quintessential British style
LONDON — Following the results of the U.S. presidential election, the international community has reacted in a number of ways. Some are indifferent. Some people are congratulating the U.S., while others have offered their condolences. Many have expressed outrage and anger towards Americans. And some people are taking the piss. Any guesses who? Yup, it's the Brits. SEE ALSO: UK and … [Link]
Mashable » This Scottish newspaper really didn't hold back with their Trump front page
LONDON — It's common knowledge that Donald Trump isn't exactly a popular figure in Scotland. As soon as he was elected president, the reaction on Scottish Twitter made the extent of his unpopularity abundantly clear. SEE ALSO: Brits are begging Obama to move to the UK and become Prime Minister Even way back before he began on his road to the … [Link]
Mashable » People were too busy shopping on Singles' Day to eat
China’s Singles' Day, which has become the world's biggest shopping festival, is proving too much for some sale hunters to handle. With slashed prices across the country for both offline and online retailers, it's easy to see how you could get caught up in the bonanza. SEE ALSO: Alibaba smashes its own $14.3 billion record in 15 hours, making it the … [Link]
Slashdot » Dungeons & Dragons Inducted Into Toy Hall of Fame
Snowgen writes: NPR reports that Dungeons and Dragons has been inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY: "The nomination process for the Toy Hall of Fame is open to the public — but to get in, a toy has to be approved by 'historians, educators, and other individuals who exemplify … [Link]
Mashable » Child actor of 'Lion' movie denied US visa to attend screening for 'immigration concerns'
We don’t know yet what Donald Trump-led America would look like for Indians planning to visit the United States, but this week we may have gotten a glimpse of it. A child Indian actor was denied from entering the United States this week to attend the screening of his movie. SEE ALSO: The one heartbreaking tweet that sums up this election … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba smashes its own $14.3 billion record in 15 hours, making it the biggest Singles' Day sales ever
UPDATE: Nov. 11, 2016, 3:54 p.m. SGT Alibaba has broken last year's sales record for Singles' Day. China's biggest e-commerce player announced on Friday at 3:20 p.m. that it passed last year's incredible $14.3 billion sales day already. 
Image: alibabaSEE ALSO: Amazon Prime launches in China For perspective, America's Cyber Monday sales only netted $2.68 billion last year. Black Friday saw … [Link]
Slashdot » China Launches World's First Pulsar Navigation Satellite
hackingbear writes: After launching the world's first quantum communication satellite this year, China today successfully launched the world's first pulsar-based navigation satellite (Warning: may be paywalled, alternate source), which will conduct in-orbit experiments using pulsar detectors to demonstrate new technologies. The X-ray pulsar navigation satellite XPNAV-1 was sent skyward at 7:42 AM (local time) atop a Long March 11 solid-fueled … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a baby gender reveal party backfire spectacularly
This is so poetic. For queer people, gender non-conforming folk, or anyone who despises inane conversations about babies, the idea of a baby gender reveal party can be a problematic one. Over-emphasising your kid's gender from the womb is so last century, plus gender-neutral baby clothing is way more chic. And yet, the tradition persists. But the joke's on this … [Link]
Mashable » Internet's moodiest pet boxer will have you instantly saying 'same'
Out of the ashes of defeat, there emerges a hero new. For anyone still reeling from a Trump election win in the U.S., we bring you Lillian the dog. A boxer from Australia, Lily's reactions to everyday nothings articulate the inner workings of us all — from toddler tantrums to goofy grins, she is truly the people's four-legged princess. May she … [Link]
Mashable » Chrome extension replaces pictures of Donald Trump with burgers
In these times of high emotion and political uncertainty, maybe we need to focusing on the things we all love. Like burgers. Thankfully, there's a new Chrome extension called "Make Trump Burger Again" that replaces pictures of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump with burgers. Call it comfort food. SEE ALSO: Trump is back to tweeting like Trump again Behind it all is … [Link]
Mashable » Cate Blanchett conjures a deadly spider in trailer for short film 'RED'
For all her appearances in big-budget blockbusters like The Hobbit series and upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, Cate Blanchett seems to always have her feet dipped in the experimental art world. The Australian actress is appearing in an upcoming surrealist short film called RED. The first film by artist Del Kathryn Barton, RED is "a savage tale of female power inspired by … [Link]
Mashable » WhatsApp is testing two-step authentication, background audio playback features
Earlier this year, WhatsApp made your chats more secure on its app with end-to-end encryption. Now the Facebook-owned company is looking into making it tougher for fraudsters to get hold of your account. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp is testing a Snapchat Stories-like feature WhatsApp has begun testing two-factor authentication on its Android and Windows Phone clients. The feature, which provides users with … [Link]
Mashable » HTC Bolt joins iPhone 7 in the #noheadphonejack club
Start kissing your headphone jack goodbye, Android fans, because it's the beginning of the end of the analog port. Joining phones like the iPhone 7, Moto Z and LeEco's new devices, HTC's new Android 7.0 Nougat-powered Bolt, exclusive to Sprint, also has no headphone jack. SEE ALSO: This might be the last MacBook Pro with a headphone jack If you're looking … [Link]
Mashable » 'Please Like Me' actress posts about her abortion to support Planned Parenthood
Abortion can be difficult. Even more difficult in the United States with the election of a president who's pro-life one minute and pro-choice the next. Please Like Me actress and Australian export, Caitlin Stasey has taken to Instagram to recount her experience of having an abortion through reproductive healthcare provider, Planned Parenthood. Stasey is one of a number of women and … [Link]
Mashable » This hashtag is connecting transgender people with lawyers
Our president-elect is known for using Twitter mostly to rant and rave, but one community is using the platform to find help for transgender people who may be affected by a Donald Trump presidency. SEE ALSO: Everything women stand to lose to President Trump The hashtag #TransLawHelp has spread through the site connecting lawyers with transgender men and women who need … [Link]
Mashable » Thanks Trump: Katy Perry pulls out of big China concert
Although Alibaba heavily promoted her appearance at its big gala concert in China, concert headliner Katy Perry decided to stay home after tweeting about how upset she was with Hillary Clinton's loss in the U.S. presidential election. Alibaba is China's biggest e-commerce vendor, and Friday's Singles' Day event has been the world's biggest shopping event for the past four years. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Politician requests Trump pardon for 'Australian hero' Julian Assange
The trend of immediately asking your mates for favours when they get a promotion transcends all cultural barriers, evidently. Conservative Australian senator Pauline Hanson took to social media shortly after Donald Trump's U.Selection victory, to lavish him with praise as well as ask him a cheeky favour. Her request? Grant a full Presidential pardon to Ecuadorian embassy basement-dweller and Wikileaks founder, … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro is running its first-ever scripted TV ad after its stock nosedived
GoPro is launching its biggest advertising push to date one week after a disastrous quarterly report wiped out a good chunk of the company's value. The centerpiece of the campaign is the company's first-ever scripted TV ad — a 30-second compilation of user-shot videos and professional footage. SEE ALSO: Everyone is giving up on GoPro While the strap-on camera company has … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Cohen's fans remember him with their favorite quotes
Well, we lost another legend. Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at age 82. The artist, writer and poet's death was confirmed on his Facebook page Thursday night, and since then tributes have been pouring in. Fans have gathered on social media to honour the legendary musician and share their favourite quotes from his lyrics. SEE ALSO: Leonard Cohen, singer-songwriter, … [Link]
Mashable » This ardent Hillary supporter had a live TV meltdown about the electoral college
This man interviewed live on CNN at an anti-Donald Trump protest in Chicago Wednesday night is not taking Hillary Clinton's loss lightly. SEE ALSO: Rise up: America’s students stage school walkouts following Trump victory The highly animated and passionate man could not be stopped once he got going about how unfair Clinton's loss is for the American people. This bro dude's … [Link]
Mashable » Following Leonard Cohen on Facebook made it feel like he was your family
I didn't know Leonard Cohen — of course I didn't. But his loss is profound to me, as it is for so many, because I felt like I did. His music affected into me so throughly that I couldn't imagine a dark moment where his words, whether I wanted company or not, reminded me I wasn't alone. SEE ALSO: Leonard Cohen, … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump Picks Top Climate Skeptic To Lead EPA Transition
Billly Gates writes: Trump's transition team is steamrolling ahead to transition the government. Trump chose Myron Ebell to oversee environmental policies. Myron Ebell is chairman of the Cooler Heads Coalition, a group of climate change denialists and alarmists. Scientific American provides some background information about Ebell in a report from earlier this year: "In a biography submitted when he testified … [Link]
Mashable » Zuckerberg claims Facebook hoaxes didn't influence the election. He's wrong.
Mark Zuckerberg doesn't believe that Facebook, the largest social network on planet Earth and a major news platform, could have influenced the outcome of the presidential election. "Personally I think the idea that fake news on Facebook, which is a very small amount of the content, influenced the election in any way, I think is a pretty crazy idea," the Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » Trump is back to tweeting like Trump again
Old habits die hard. Less than 48 hours after promising to bring the country together in a measured victory speech, President-elect Donald Trump was back to his old ways on Twitter, critiquing protesters and the media all in one swipe. SEE ALSO: Here are 39 things Donald Trump has promised America Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now … [Link]
Mashable » White House visit includes mind-blowing surprise for one NBA champion
The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers visited President Obama at the White House on Thursday, as is customary for championship sports teams. The visit's highlight came when Cavs guard Iman Shumpert had his mind visibly blown by the fact that a White House lectern is — drum roll, please — movable. That is the face of a thoroughly impressed person — even … [Link]
Mashable » Politician explains what a Tupac Shakur is to parliament
At some point, you've probably had difficulty explaining modern music to your parents. But it's even worst when they try and explain it back to you. Australian Liberal politician Luke Howarth was the lame dad nobody wants to talk about rap with Thursday, when he went to an little Tupac Shakur rant. Howarth was talking about increasing employment among young people, … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Cohen, singer-songwriter, artist and poet, dead at 82
LOS ANGELES — Leonard Cohen, the singer-songwriter who profoundly influenced multiple generations with his cerebral and darkly meditative songs, has died, his record label confirmed on his Facebook page Thursday night. He was 82. "It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away," reads the post. "We have lost one of music’s … [Link]
Mashable » 'Beware the Slenderman' trailer shines a light on the internet's bogeyman
Remember when you were a kid and you'd check the closet and under your bed for the bogeyman? These days, kids check for the Slenderman, a creepy internet meme whom two young girls thought was real enough to justify stabbing a classmate nearly to death. The bizarre 2014 case made headlines around the world, and now HBO has released the … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a small way to support the vulnerable in Trump's America
For people of color, women and LGBTQ people living in Donald Trump's America, the threat of violence is a serious one. In the two days since Trump's shocking presidential win, stories of hate crimes against members of vulnerable populations are already circling social media. But there is a small way people can show solidarity with hate crimes victims: Wear a safety … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN is making an XFL documentary and we're already excited
The XFL has long been dead. Long live the XFL. Sports fans know by now to give most any documentary in ESPN's "30 for 30" series a chance — they're consistently among the the best pieces of content produced by the sports broadcasting behemoth. Now an XFL documentary is officially in the works — and we're already excited. SEE ALSO: Trumpism … [Link]
Mashable » A depressingly long list of hateful attacks shared online since Trump's election
One journalist is carefully tracking reports of hateful speech and violence following the election of Donald Trump as president. Shaun King is the senior justice writer at the New York Daily News and he's making sure incidents of discrimination are aired out on Twitter for everyone to see. SEE ALSO: Muslim women are scared to wear the hijab in public after … [Link]
Mashable » Former Australian leader rips into America following Trump's election
There’s no shortage of uncertainty over a Trump presidency. But Australians shouldn't need to worry so much. That's if you heed the words of former prime minister and clap back Queen, Paul Keating, who praised Australia (and slammed the U.S.) in the face of a looming Trump presidency on ABC's 7:30 Thursday night. Essentially, Keating thinks Australia is better than the … [Link]
Slashdot » Drinking a Can of Sugary Soda Every Day Can Boost a Person's Risk For Prediabetes, Study Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from UPI: Drinking a can of sugary soda every day can dramatically heighten a person's risk of developing prediabetes, a "warning sign" condition that precedes full-blown type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. A person who drinks a daily can of sugar-sweetened beverage has a 46 percent increased risk of developing prediabetes, said senior … [Link]
Popular Science » Daydream VR is Google Cardboard for Grown-Ups
Gadgets Grown-ups with Google's Pixel phone, anyway. Google's official Daydream VR headset is finally here. Here's how it feels to use… [Link]
Mashable » Australia ratifies Paris Climate Agreement despite Trump concerns
We did it, fam. And not a minute too soon. Undeterred by Donald Trump's election victory in the U.S., Australia has (finally) officially formalised its commitment to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced Australia's pledge to curb carbon emissions Thursday, less than a day after climate change-denying Trump became president-elect — essentially putting the agreement under … [Link]
Slashdot » November 14th Supermoon Will Be Biggest In 68 Years
On Monday, November 14th, you may be able to see the biggest and closest supermoon Earth has seen since 1948. A "supermoon" is a full moon that "coincides with the lunar orb's closest approach to Earth, or perigee." National Geographic explains how you can experience one of the best lunar spectacles in decades: This month, the moon officially reaches perigee … [Link]
Mashable » Confederate monument tagged after Trump win: 'Your vote was a hate crime'
“Your vote was a hate crime." Anti-Donald Trump protests bloomed throughout the United States in the wake of the Republican nominee's election on Tuesday. That included graffiti in Richmond, Virginia, once the capital of the Confederacy. SEE ALSO: Not my president: Powerful images show anti-Trump protests across U.S. There, a protester tagged the statue of Jefferson Davis, the former president of … [Link]
Mashable » The audacity of optimism about Barack Obama
Editor’s note: This is the 43rd entry in the writer's project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents in the year prior to Election Day 2016. Follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and the 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. It's a very strange feeling writing about the 44th president of the United States the day after the … [Link]
Mashable » Real estate publication skewered after bougie pro-Trump tweet
Word to the social media wise: Not every topical segue is a smart one. Some are just wrong, and oddly classist. Australian real estate publication Domain.com.au published a story Thursday that raised the notion that Donald Trump's presidential win would be a good thing for local mansion owners. Retribution was swift and vicious. SEE ALSO: Fake Australian Government Twitter is having … [Link]
Mashable » Nasty Gal files for bankruptcy
It’s not a great week for the #GirlBoss. Nasty Gal, the online retailer founded by #GirlBoss author Sophia Amoruso, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. But the site won't be shutting down in the immediate future, according to a statement, which did not mention the state of the brand's brick-and-mortar stores. “Our decision to initiate a court-supervised restructuring will enable us to … [Link]
Mashable » Jeremy the snail finally found a snail to have sex with
Not being able to find a local woman he's compatible with usually isn't enough to hold a man back from searching the globe for one to sleep with anyway. And the same goes for snails, apparently. Jeremy the garden snail has a genetic mutation that causes his shell to swirl counterclockwise, moving his sex organs to the left side of his … [Link]
Mashable » NFL players get one step closer to pot as a pain treatment
As a handful of states voted on recreational and medicinal marijuana propositions this week, the NFL Players Association announced it would study pot as a pain-management treatment for players. The NFL currently bans marijuana, though the repercussions for using it are more lenient than for other drugs. But the league has endured plenty of outrage for how it penalizes marijuana violations … [Link]
Slashdot » Pro Video Editor Says MacBook Pro Beats Out Superior Spec'd Windows Machines In Real-World
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 9to5Mac: Reviews for Apple's new MacBook Pro have yet to officially go live, despite a couple false starts earlier this week. Those should arrive any day now ahead of a retail release for the machine, but one pro video editor today published his early hands-on review after using the new 15-inch model in … [Link]
Mashable » Wearing Snapchat Spectacles made me feel like a hipster spy
Getting my hands on a pair of Snapchat Spectacles felt like getting a golden ticket. Only instead of Willy Wonka greeting me at the "chocolate factory" (Venice Beach), there was just a bright yellow vending machine. And a line of hundreds of people also waiting to get the specs. SEE ALSO: Of course you have to buy Snapchat's Spectacles from a … [Link]
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