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 » New site helps you turn rage-inducing Trump quotes into something useful
As thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest, it's clear that the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency has left much of the nation reeling. One group of friends is trying to give those people another way to turn their outrage into something useful. SEE ALSO: Powerful images of anti-Trump protests across America Rage Donate, a website developed in … [Link]
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Mashable » How to choose the right VR headset
Whether you’re a hardcore techie or just a dabbler, you’ve certainly heard of VR (virtual reality) or maybe even experienced it yourself. Although it’s a nascent technology that will evolve dramatically in the coming years, VR is becoming much more mainstream and is popping up all around us. Recent estimates put VR headset sales at a jaw-dropping 500M units by … [Link]
Mashable » What 'Mars' gets right about colonizing the Red Planet
Landing men on the moon wasn't easy. We remember the famous first step, the inspiring words and the flag. What many people don't remember is that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin overshot their landing zone. With the seconds ticking away, they were nearly forced to abort the mission. SEE ALSO: NASA is firing lasers on Mars — here’s why Mars, a … [Link]
Mashable » Adele says g'day from the other side with perfect letter to Australia
After 10 long and lonely years, bereft of her velvety musings, Australia will finally have chance to openly weep at the feet of Adele. And she couldn't have announced it more perfectly. SEE ALSO: Adele takes on the mannequin challenge, wins the internet The "Hello" songstress teased fans on Monday with a online ad — a video of her eyes slowly … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Brings Analytics to Bots
Facebook wants bots to get better. Developers have so far taken significant advantage of the Messenger Platform, which Facebook launched back in April. Businesses and app writers have created some 33,000 bots that function within Facebook's Messenger application, helping people check the weather, book hotels, make payments, ask for receipts, and much more. Moving forward, developers will have access to … [Link]
Mashable » The most spellbinding secrets of the 'Harry Potter' movies
We've conjured up the most magical secrets from the wizarding world of the Harry Potter movies. Not even "He Who Must Not Be Named" could stop us! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. 
Adorable little kid practicing his reading skills thinks 'as' is a bad word 
ELeague pulls off the most epic mannequin challenge you'll see all week 
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Slashdot » Charter Customer Sues Over Hidden Fees, Claims 'Massive Billing Fraud'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A Charter customer has sued the cable company, alleging that it falsely advertises a lower price than it actually charges and falsely tells customers that extra fees tacked onto their bills are mandated by the government. The complaint, filed in California State Superior court in San Diego, takes aim at the … [Link]
Mashable » Solar-powered houseboat from Canada washes up in Ireland
Well, here's something you don't see every day. After a lengthy journey across the Atlantic Ocean, a houseboat — believed to have been built in Canada by environmentalist Rick Small — washed up on a beach in Ireland. According to the BBC, the Ballyglass Coast Guard Unit in Ireland was notified after someone spotted the massive solar-powered structure floating along the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the first 2 episodes of 'Kings of Con,' a love letter to fans from the stars of 'Supernatural'
LOS ANGELES — There are few actors who are as connected to their fans as the stars of Supernatural. The series has created a cottage industry of conventions, charitable endeavors and fanworks that bring its actors and viewers together in ways that still seem unprecedented, even in today’s social media-driven culture. Cast members and fans have raised money for … [Link]
Mashable » Huawei Mate 9 review: A big phone with an even bigger battery
Huawei is in a tough position. The company is coming out of China with no strong presence in the U.S. market, and yet it prices its phones similarly to top competitors from Samsung and Apple. To beat the best, Huawei needs to be better than the best, and by a sizable margin. With each new phone, Huawei is a bit closer … [Link]
Slashdot » New MacBook Pro's Dedicated AMD Graphics Chips Are 'Significantly' Faster and Support Dual 5K Displays
Whereas Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pros feature integrated Iris Pro graphics, the 15-inch MacBook Pros feature dedicated AMD graphics, resulting in significant performance improvements over previous MacBook Pro models. Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham found the Radeon Pro 455 graphics chip in particular to be a "significant boost" over the dedicated GPUs available in the 2012-2015 MacBook Pro models, such as … [Link]
Mashable » Depression rates for teen girls spikes in an age of cyber bullying
Depression is rising among young adults and adolescents in the U.S., with teenage girls in particular growing more depressed than boys, researchers found. At the same time, mental health care isn't expanding to meet the challenge, resulting in a growing pool of young people with untreated depression, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. SEE ALSO: What to … [Link]
Popular Science » Ridiculous names for super serious scientific instruments: camera edition
Science Absurd names for cameras and imagers, 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]
Mashable » Apple Pay adds nonprofit donations and the timing is totally a coincidence
Time to make those donations you've been promising since Election Day. Apple Pay now allows instant donations to nonprofits, Apple announced on Monday. The instant donation platform lets Apple Pay mobile users give to nonprofits without entering billing or contact information, instead using Touch ID. Instant donations will also work through Apple Pay on desktop. In the past, groups have … [Link]
Mashable » ELeague pulls off the most epic mannequin challenge you'll see all week
What happens when the mannequin challenge and esports collides? ELeague made this sweet video to show you. The insane 40-plus person mannequin challenge was shot only using an iPhone and a determined team. Everyone from players, casters and camera crew got to join in on the fun. Watch closely and you'll see cameos from team SK Gaming and Na'Vi. The … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Disputes Gizmodo Report, Says It Never Built and Withheld Any News Feed Changes Based on Their Political Impact
Tech news site Gizmodo reported Monday that Facebook planned a News Feed update that would have identified fake or hoax news stories, but "disproportionately impacted right-wing news sites by downgrading or removing that content from people's feeds" so it chose to never release the update. Facebook has denied the claims in the report. A spokesperson told Slate: "The article's allegation … [Link]
Mashable » Jake Gyllenhaal is the only good thing about this Ryan Reynolds GQ interview
I will take any excuse to get Ryan Reynolds’ gorgeous face on my computer screen – but I’m not quite sure if this GQ video was worth it. Reynolds was named GQ’s man of the year, so he sat down with Gordon Reynolds, his “twin,” to chat. And unfortunately, Gordon got homophobic and misogynistic pretty quickly. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift … [Link]
Mashable » How to get your 'Overwatch' Genji skin in 'Heroes of the Storm'
Sometimes you need to work extra hard to get the best things in life. Starting Tuesday, Overwatch players can get an Oni Genji skin, portrait and spray by playing 15 Heroes of the Storm matches. That doesn't sound too bad for non-Heroes players, except you need to play all 15 matches in a party with at least one friend. That may … [Link]
Mashable » Spider-Man has an unlucky date with Venom in this animated short
Spider-Man just wants to spend some quality time with Gwen, but Electro, Rhino and Venom are determined to give him a bad day. Will they succeed? The answer may lie in the title of this Spider-Man themed episode of our CineFix series, Bad Days. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix Read more…More about Mashable Video, Spider Man, Movies, Bad Days, … [Link]
Mashable » The supermoon is the shared experience we need right now
I’ve always had a special relationship with the moon. One of my earliest memories involves standing with my uncle in his Texas backyard looking up at the moon's pocked surface through his telescope. I was an anxious child, but gazing at the moon that night settled me. That view gave me a sense of smallness I could take comfort in: Our … [Link]
Mashable » Here's some good climate news, but don't get too excited
Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels stayed flat in 2015 for the third straight year despite economic growth, a new assessment has found. However, this pause in the growth of emissions is likely to be short-lived unless new emissions policies are accelerated, scientists say. The report, from researchers at the University of East Anglia and the Global Carbon Project, found … [Link]
Mashable » Super calm man watching politicians fight has fascinated the internet
You’d think that a random brawl breaking out during the middle of a political discussion would at least raise a few eyebrows — but apparently that's not the case in Ukraine. On Monday, during a discussion in Ukrainian Parliament, the indy100 reports that Radical Party leader Oleg Lyashko and Opposition Bloc co-chair Yuriy Boyko were involved in a scuffle after the … [Link]
Mashable » Willow Smith posts touching new song in response to presidential election
Sometimes, all it takes is one song to slow things down and restore any semblance of calm for a moment. Willow Smith came to the rescue today after she shared "November 9th," a short and sweet track that is her response to the election results. SEE ALSO: Kid Cudi releases tracklist for new album, 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' "Baby girl, … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Surfaces Fake News About Election Results
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Last week, Facebook faced criticism that the platform's habit for surfacing fake news contributed to the election of Donald Trump — a claim Mark Zuckerberg denied. This week, Google faces a similar problem, as its search algorithm surfaces fake election results. As Mediaite's Dan Abrams first reported, when you search "final … [Link]
Mashable » NFL's Mike Evans gets ripped for pre-game Donald Trump protest
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans sat during the pregame national anthem Sunday in protest of Donald Trump being elected president after running a campaign largely built on bigotry and xenophobia. You can probably guess what came next. Yup — backlash. SEE ALSO: Everyone's sharing this Ernie Johnson election monologue, but here's why it's off the mark “If this happens, … [Link]
Popular Science » 2016 is going to be the hottest year on record
Environment Stop me if you've heard this one before… 2016 is on pace to become the hottest year on record. Not that it should come as any sort of surprise. [Link]
Mashable » Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer is setting the bar high for the live-action remake
The film, which stars Emma Watson, is set to hit theaters in March 2017. Until then, we'll just be re-watching the trailer. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Disney, Emma Watson, Beauty And The Beast, and Real Time Video [Link]
Mashable » Nike's self-lacing sneakers are coming soon, but they're going to cost you … a lot
The special edition Back to the Future style Nike Mag self-lacing sneakers are all gone, but you'll soon be able to get the next best thing in the Nike HyperAdapt — if you pay the high price. SEE ALSO: Nike Mag self-lacing sneakers fetch $104,000 at Hong Kong auction Reports emerged Monday on social media that the HyperAdapt sneakers would cost … [Link]
Mashable » Precious baby is super excited about getting fed
Some babies just get it. America's Funniest Home Videos uploaded this precious video today of a baby who is very excited about his food, and we've got to admit we know the feeling. Watch his adorable reaction to finally being fed above. 
‘Patriots Day' trailer: Mark Wahlberg leads the manhunt for Boston Marathon bombers 
Natalie Portman shines in powerful new trailer for … [Link]
Popular Science » What the heck are sinkholes, anyway?
Environment A huge sinkhole opened in Japan. Where do they come from? What causes sinkholes, where they form, and why you shouldn’t fill the one in your backyard with garbage. [Link]
Popular Science » Yes, your beer pong cup is teeming with bacteria
Science PopSci asked the hard questions and got answers. But you’re not going to like them. PopSci, along with scientists from Rockefeller University, took samples of the bacteria transmitted during the game of beer pong to find out if the college staple can… [Link]
Slashdot » Online Bullying Counselling on Increase, Says Childline
An anonymous reader shares a BBC report:The number of children and young people needing counseling about online bullying has increased by 88 percent over five years, according to a helpline. The NSPCC's Childline service said it counselled more than 4,500 children in the past year compared to about 2,400 in 2011-12. The total number suffering online abuse is thought to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » FlowHub API Seeds Growth in High Stakes Marijuana Industry
Amid the din of this year’s presidential election, voters in nine states had the chance to decide whether they wanted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Eight said “yes,” joining three others and the District of Columbia, not to mention the 29 total states that now allow the legal use of cannabis for medical reasons.
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Mashable » Here are the 'Overwatch' teams competing at MLG Vegas
LOS ANGELES — Eight Overwatch teams will square off at MLG Vegas to compete for the $100,000 prize in December, and now we know who those teams are. An email sent to Mashable on Monday revealed who would be attending the invitational-only tournament, and they're names you're probably familiar with. SEE ALSO: Esports matches are easier to follow with Major League … [Link]
Mashable » Julian Assange is so bored he's making his cat wear fancy ties
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is still fighting to remain relevant from inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London — by dressing his cat up. The kitty has been living in the building since his children gave him the pet in May, but on Monday morning it appeared just casually chilling in a collar and tie. SEE ALSO: Julian Assange gets a kitten … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat Spectacles review: Wearables have never been this cool
You’d be forgiven if you looked at Snapchat’s — I’m sorry, Snap Inc.’s — Spectacles and thought they were just another Google Glass. Both face wearables have a camera for hands-free video recording, after all. But the similarities stop there. Spectacles — aside from the whole camera-in-eyewear thing — couldn’t be more different and that’s why I think a lot of … [Link]
Mashable » Keep your legs warm with your quotes from your favorite books
If you like reading on the subway but hate schlepping a heavy book with you, there are a few solutions: You could get an e-reader, you could listen to an audiobook or you could wear your literature. If you're fashion-inclined and adept at reading upside-down, you could wear a pair of tights with your favorite book's words printed on them. Israeli … [Link]
Slashdot » Internet Freedom Wanes As Governments Target Messaging, Social Apps
Roughly two-thirds of the world's internet users live under regimes of government censorship, according to a report from Freedom House, a pro-democracy think tank. The report adds that internet freedom declined worldwide for a sixth consecutive year in 2016 with the governments increasingly crack down on social media services and messaging apps. From a report on NPR: "In a new … [Link]
Mashable » The Overwatch League imitates the NFL, but is that a good thing?
Do esports even need to imitate professional sports? Read more…More about Mashable Video, Blizzard, Nfl, Nba, and Sports [Link]
Mashable » Brendan Dassey of 'Making a Murderer' is being released from prison
Brendan Dassey, once convicted as a teenager in 2007 for helping his uncle Steven Avery with a woman's murder in Wisconsin that was the focus of the 2015 Netflix docu-series Making a Murderer, will be released from prison pending an appeal, local news reports announced Monday. SEE ALSO: Dr. Phil to interview 'Making a Murderer' subject Steven Avery Brendan Dassey had … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears and her dance crew take on the #MannequinChallenge
Adele has done it, Michelle Obama has done it and even a group of four-year olds have done it. So, it only seems natural that our girl Britney Spears joined in on the #MannequinChallenge. She shared her take on the challenge Monday with an Instagram clip of her team frozen mid-dance during rehearsal. SEE ALSO: Friendless man bravely takes on mannequin … [Link]
Popular Science » Gun control laws actually work, according to new research
Health Go figure According to two new research papers, stricter firearm laws are associated with fewer firearm homicides, and Florida’s stand-your-ground law was associated with… [Link]
Mashable » Even Google News isn't safe from fake news articles
As the media autopsies the various forces at play in last week's election results, online social platforms — particularly Facebook — are coming under increased scrutiny for their role in spreading blatantly false news stories. But it seems even Google's news search isn't infallible when it comes to filtering out false information. For the past several hours, Google's top news item … [Link]
Mashable » All 30 NES Classic Edition games, reviewed (in 30 words)
Now you're playing with power. Again.The NES Classic Edition is a thing of beauty. A pint-sized recreation of Nintendo's beloved first console, it comes pre-loaded with 30 games that represent a cross-section of favorites and deep cuts from the NES era. It's also HDMI-ready and USB-powered, meaning you can plug it into just about anything.The equally pint-sized $60 price tag makes … [Link]
Mashable » PBS journalist Gwen Ifill dies at 61
Gwen Ifill, the veteran journalist and co-anchor of PBS' "NewsHour" with Judy Woodruff, died on Monday of cancer, the network said. She was 61. A former newspaper reporter, Ifill switched to television and worked for NBC News and PBS. She moderated two vice presidential debates. She took a leave from her nightly show for health reasons earlier this year, never making … [Link]
Popular Science » Kids now have the right to sue the government over climate change
Environment They're gonna need it Amidst the carbon-choked clouds gathering over our future, there is one small bright ray of sunshine: a group of schoolchildren has just won the right to sue the… [Link]
Mashable » Natalie Portman shines in powerful new trailer for Oscar contender 'Jackie'
If you think Emma Stone has an Oscar in the bag for La La Land, think again, as Natalie Portman will give Stone a run for her money with her turn as JFK's widow in Jackie. Fox Searchlight just released the full trailer for Pablo Larrain's awards contender, which has dazzled festival audiences the past few months. The drama follows … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Expands Home Services To 20 New Cities, Seeks 'Home Assistants'
Amazon today said it has expanded its Home Services business to 20 new cities across the country. Home Services is an under-the-radar offering from Amazon that lets customers hire professionals for things like plumbing, furniture assembly, car repair, home cleaning, and more. From a report on ArsTechnica:Home Services launched in 2015 and is now available in cities including Boulder, Colorado; … [Link]
Mashable » 7 magical things you forgot from the 'Fantastic Beasts' Harry Potter textbook
It seemed crazy once upon a time that the 759-page Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows would be split into two movies. Years later, the positively dainty Potter companion textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them became not one, not three, but five movies, the first of which is finally arriving on Nov. 18. J.K. Rowling published Fantastic Beasts and … [Link]
Mashable » These are the most shocking quotes to come out of Trump’s 60 Minutes interview
It was his first formal interview since winning the presidential nomination. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Election 2016, President Elect, Cbs, and 60 Minutes [Link]
Mashable » HBO renews 'Westworld,' 'Insecure' and 'Divorce' for second seasons
HBO has given a vote of confidence to all of its freshman shows, renewing high-concept sci-fi drama Westworld, Issa Rae comedy Insecure and Sarah Jessica Parker's Divorce for second seasons. “I am thrilled to announce the pickup of our three fall series, all of which have distinctive, original voices,” said Casey Bloys, president of HBO programming. “Critics and viewers alike have … [Link]
Mashable » 'Patriots Day' trailer: Mark Wahlberg leads the manhunt for Boston Marathon bombers
After releasing a teaser for Patriots Day last month, CBS Films and Lionsgate have finally dropped the full trailer for Peter Berg's drama about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Mark Wahlberg leads an ensemble cast that includes John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, J.K. Simmons and Michelle Monaghan. He plays a cop on the hunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, who perpetrated the devastating … [Link]
Mashable » Leave it to the internet to troll the supermoon
November’s supermoon is more than just a stunningly beautiful natural occurrence – it's also great source material for Twitter jokes. Last night and tonight's supermoon, the biggest and brightest to rise in nearly 70 years, won't come this close to Earth again until the year 2034. So, everyone on social media had to get their jokes in, while there was still … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Really, Really Wants Developers To Build Tizen Apps
Samsung wants developers to build apps for its homegrown Tizen mobile operating system, and it is offering cash prizes to do so. From a report on The Inquirer:The firm has launched the Tizen Mobile App Incentive Programme, which offers devs whose apps feature in the top 100 most downloaded rankings (can't be that hard, surely) a $10,000 reward. The firm … [Link]
Mashable » Want an iPad Pro? Here's a great place to buy on Black Friday
With the Thanksgiving holiday squarely in our sights and Black Friday looming large, another major retailer has teased the shopping public with a preview ad jam-packed with tech deals, including a good one for the Apple iPad Pro. SEE ALSO: Amazon just killed Black Friday Hot on the heels of two of the biggest names in the retail game, Best Buy … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, that was a U.S. Senator driving an Uber
One Uber rider in Lincoln, Nebraska got a surprise when he hopped into an Uber over the weekend: his driver was also his U.S. Senator, Benjamin Sasse. SEE ALSO: UberEats has surge pricing now A student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln noticed something familiar about his Uber driver when he got a ride on Saturday. Got a ride from @BenSasse #Uber … [Link]
Mashable » 'League of Legends' teams send letter to Riot Games detailing many issues in LCS
The current state of professional League of Legends is riddled with problems, according to a joint letter allegedly sent by 18 North American and European League Championship Series teams to developer and competitive organizer Riot Games. The letter's legitimacy has yet to be verified by Mashable, although ESPN reported it confirmed the letter is real via unnamed sources. SEE ALSO: Epic … [Link]
Mashable » Very good dog waits for traffic light before crossing the street
Please do your best to ignore the annoying music plastered over this great video of a very good dog obeying traffic laws. While stray Russian dogs have been documented using Moscow's complex subway system, a dog was recently spotted in the country obeying traffic laws. In the clip, a dog walks up to a crosswalk and patiently waits until the … [Link]
Mashable » A deadly choice has major consequences on 'Chicago Fire'
Team cohesion is a matter of life and death when you're a firefighter, and in this week's Chicago Fire, the squad finds themselves at a crossroads after a particularly traumatic experience. Mashable has an exclusive sneak peek at Tuesday's episode, titled "I Held Her Hand," which sees Lt. Casey (Jesse Spencer) racing to save a woman from her burning house. The … [Link]
Mashable » Who knew pillow spinning could get so competitive?
Bottle flipping may have met its match in the realm of made-up sports. Last night, YouTube user Andrew O'Neil shared this video of his very impressive ability to spin a couch pillow, a laptop and a folding chair. The clip is a direct response to this other guy spinning pillows. O'Neil even took it a step further in a second … [Link]
Mashable » Check out the trailer for 'SNL' star Michael Che's Netflix special
LOS ANGELES — Can't get enough of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live? Netflix is debuting a new special from Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che on Nov. 25, just in time for Thanksgiving. Titled Michael Che Matters, the comedy show features Che tackling everything from the election to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. SEE ALSO: Check out a new trailer for Dana Carvey's … [Link]
Popular Science » How to build a record player powered by wind
DIY The breeze spins the turntable Build a simple DIY record player that spins because of wind power. [Link]
Popular Science » Humans don't know how to drive self-driving cars
Best Of What's New Don't blame the robots, blame us We're inclined to blame the autopilot in our car when it's activated and something goes wrong. But it's not to blame–we are. [Link]
Mashable » Adorable little kid practicing his reading skills thinks 'as' is a bad word
As a kid you know there are some words you just can not say, and the word "ass" is up there on that list. This little dude was practicing his reading skills, when he came to the word "as." But he wasn't taking any chances, and despite his mother's reassurance, he just would not say it. "I can't say that," … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's Fight Against Fake News Was Undercut by Fear of Conservative Backlash
Facebook has been concerned about fake news stories that circulate on its social platform and how often such incidents occur. The company has had high-level internal debates over the matter since May, discussing different options to curb movements of hoax and false stories. Gizmodo reports Monday that Facebook executives conducted a wide-ranging review of products and policies earlier this year … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook: It's 'not true' that we withheld News Feed update to battle fake news
Facebook developed a tool that would battle against fake news and hoaxes in the News Feed but never released it, a bombshell report from Gizmodo alleged Monday. That tool, which would been an update to News Feed that "down-ranked" misinformation, reportedly went unreleased over fears that Facebook would appear partisan. At the time, the social network was reeling from a report … [Link]
Popular Science » How to conduct human drug trials without needing any pesky humans
Health Meet the body on a chip A tiny replica body-on-a-chip could be a safer, more accurate testing ground for new drugs… [Link]
Mashable » This is when you're most likely to be bullied online
You are most likely to be bullied on Twitter between 5pm and 8pm on a Sunday evening, a major study of cyberbullying and hate speech online has found. SEE ALSO: Why the royal statement on trolling is unprecedented The research, conducted by international charity Ditch the Label in partnership with Brandwatch, assessed. It revealed that a staggering 1.5 million young people … [Link]
Mashable » Famous writers unite for children's rights in 'Tiny Stories' campaign
What do you want for the world's children? Considering all the inequalities and wide-ranging struggles kids face around globe, that's a difficult question to answer. But a group of famous writers is taking on the challenge, putting their hopes for the world's children into super-short stories online. SEE ALSO: Young mothers in Senegal use art to tell their stories of abuse … [Link]
Mashable » Vandals transform Soviet star into Patrick Star from Spongebob
Patrick Star is no longer living under a rock in Bikini Bottom. The beloved pink cartoon starfish from Nickelodeon's long-standing hit Spongebob Squarepants now resides atop a building in Voronezh, Russia, after some squarepants-loving vandals painted the Soviet star to look just like him. The creative form of rebellion, which took place on Oct. 25, was captured by photographer Vladimir Mulder … [Link]
Mashable » This is why an entire country's health care system shouldn't be on the same email list
LONDON — Someone is having a worse Monday than you, and it's an IT contractor working for the NHS in Croydon. The poor soul accidentally copied the entire NHS staff to a "test email" — all 1.2 million of them. Cue an onslaught of "reply-all" emails asking to be removed from the thread, leading to reports that the entire email system … [Link]
Slashdot » Bangladesh Hopes To Recover $30 Million More From Cyber Heist
In February, Bangladesh's central bank was thrown under the bus after hackers stole a whopping $81 million from it. The central bank has now said it hopes to retrieve $30 million more of the stolen amount. From a report on Reuters: Hackers used stolen Bangladesh Bank credentials to try to send three dozen SWIFT messages to transfer nearly $1 billion … [Link]
Mashable » Drake is the king of the party in new music video featuring 21 Savage
Drake’s been on a steady wave for a while now, churning out hit after hit, and today is no different. In a new music video for "Sneakin' (Feat. 21 Savage)," the rapper manages to switch things up a bit—not with the music necessarily, but by trading his usual high production videos for lo-fi footage from a casual house party in his … [Link]
Mashable » Christmas-loving elderly woman goes all out on neighbor's door
Even though Christmas is over a month away, many of us are ready for the holiday cheer to kick in following the stress of last week's election. Redditor Cromulus posted a picture of his front door yesterday, explaining that his elderly neighbor asked if she could decorate it for Christmas. To his surprise, she went all out, transforming his door into … [Link]
Mashable » The 'world's saddest polar bear' saga continues as Pizza the bear gets some relief
LONDON — It appears that Pizza the polar bear — a.k.a. "the world's saddest polar bear" — may have found some relief. Pizza's sad plight living in a small aquarium in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has sparked worldwide condemnation, and various animal rights organisations have led the way in campaigning for the bear's permanent relocation to a more … [Link]
Slashdot » SteamVR To Get Linux and Mac OSX Support Within 'a Few Months'
Valve is planning to introduce beta versions of its SteamVR platform for Mac OSX and Linux users within a few months, RoadToVr reports citing an executive. From the report:One thing's for sure, if you're a PC user wanting to indulge in a spot of immersive entertainment right now, the choice of operating systems on which you can do so are … [Link]
Mashable » White House, meet white nationalist: Steve Bannon gets top Trump job
The appointment of Steve Bannon as White House chief strategist isn't exactly a surprise. SEE ALSO: Trump’s cozy relationship with Breitbart gets even cozier with big hire Back in August, president-elect Donald Trump hired Bannon from ultra-conservative news site Breitbart, which Bannon ran from March 2012 to August 2016, to become Trump's campaign's CEO. Bannon, whose views align with those of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gender equality is boosted by better infection control
The gender gap has been narrowing in the UK and US since the 1970s, and this might be thanks to the lower risk of catching disease in childhood [Link]
New Scientist – News » My biology made me do it? Why some voters may embrace the right
The way your body automatically responds to a threatening picture is strongly linked to how likely you are to favour right wing populism, says John Hibbing [Link]
Mashable » 23 spectacular photos of the largest supermoon in 70 years
The Earth and the moon are in the midst of quite the rendezvous right now. The moon is currently taking the form of the biggest supermoon we've seen in 70 years, lighting up skies around the world. A supermoon is when a moon is in its full phase and at its closest point to Earth during its orbit at the same … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung To Acquire Connected Car Firm Harman For $8 Billion
An anonymous reader writes: Samsung has announced its plans to buy car tech company Harman International for $8 billion, marking the largest ever overseas deal by a South Korean firm. The electronics giant is to purchase the connected car systems company in a push to strengthen its efforts in emerging areas as its smartphone business slows. "Harman perfectly complements Samsung … [Link]
Mashable » Air Jordan takes flight with a sneaker blog of its own
The sneaker universe of 2016 is an immensely vaster and more complicated place than it was when a young basketball player named Michael Jordan first inked an endorsement deal with Nike in 1984. But Air Jordan has remained at that universe's center for parts of four decades now. In a bid to leverage the passion that surrounds its product, Jordan Brand … [Link]
Mashable » Big swole guy crushes watermelon between legs for fun, I guess
Watermelons are tough to crack open if you refuse to use any of the tools that would make it distinctly easier, like a knife. However, this man decided to forgo the knife and instead crush it open with his legs. The question we're left with is, but why? Was it for sport? For fun? To prove his worth to his … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall Jenner unexpectedly deleted her Instagram account
It might not be the end of the world, but it definitely is the end of Kendall Jenner's karefully kurated Instagram gallery. Over the weekend, the account unexpectedly vanished a là Justin Bieber, causing a frenzy among those who like to keep up with the model and entrepreneur. SEE ALSO: Deleting Your Instagram Account? Here's How to Save Your Pics … [Link]
Mashable » We played around with the new MacBook Pro — and here are our 3 favorite features
These are our three favorite features from the new MacBook Pro. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Laptops, Touch Bar, Apple, and Macbook Pro [Link]
Slashdot » The NHS's 1.2 Million Employees Are Trapped in a 'Reply-All' Email Thread
An anonymous reader shares a Business Insider report:The NHS's 1.2 million employees are currently trapped in a "reply-all" email hell. A "test" email was accidentally sent to everyone who works at the UK health service – prompting a series of reply-all responses from annoyed recipients going out to all 1-million-plus employees of the organisations. An NHS employee told Business Insider … [Link]
Mashable » The 3 best things about the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar
We tried out the new MacBook Pro's Touch Bar, and these are our favorite things about it. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Laptops, Computers, Technology, and Macbook Pro
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Mashable » Refresh yourself on the 'Underworld' journey ahead of the 'Underworld: Blood Wars' release
The Underworld film franchise has, in little more than a decade, revolutionised the action horror genre with its next-level fight sequences, captivating conflict plots, forbidden romance storylines and intriguing, immersive backstories. The minds behind these stories continue to add to the legacy with Underworld: Blood Wars, out December 1, 2016. It will be the franchise's fifth installation since the original film, … [Link]
Mashable » The Apocalypse stories aren't fun anymore. We need hope, Hollywood
LOS ANGELES — The end of the Apocalypse is near. The perennially favorite End of the World storytelling device has exploded spectacularly over the past few years: Mad Max: Fury Road, The Hunger Games, Age of Ultron, World War Z, The Maze Runner, The Walking Dead, Last Man on Earth, The 100 … too many movies and TV shows of mass destruction to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Spacecraft could taste Europa’s sea by sampling its atmosphere
The moon’s watery plumes may vent into space from its hidden ocean. Now we have a way to study these jets weeks after a blast and maybe spot signs of life [Link]
Mashable » This smartwatch is powered by your hot body
A smartwatch can be a really handy gadget, but oh, the battery life! Most only last a day, and charging — typically with proprietary magnetic chargers — can be a pain. Well, there's a new smartwatch in town, and it's ready to make charging a complete non-concern. SEE ALSO: Pet wearables are here to help you spy on your four-legged friends … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is more fine than fantastic
The thing fans need to remember about Harry Potter movies is that they were never superhero films. Sure, there was your standard Marvel/DC good-versus-evil, battle-for-the-soul-of-the-planet-t~ stuff, but the real magic of Potter was the growing-up tale central to the narrative. Whatever larger-than-life fantasy stuff was going on around Harry, Ron and Hermione, the story was grounded in very real teenagers coping … [Link]
Mashable » Oreo candy bars give you a reason to get out of bed today
If you love Oreos (and let's be honest…you love Oreos), here's your reason to get out of bed today. Oreo is releasing two Oreo candy bars in the US, starting today, and it's kind of a big deal. SEE ALSO: Filled Cupcake Oreos have arrived to combine two of your favorite desserts 
The Milka Oreo Big Crunch Bar has an Oreo … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft is Bringing Visual Studio To Mac
Microsoft will finally bring Visual Studio, a "true mobile-first, cloud-first development tool for .NET and C#," to Mac later this month, the company has said. From a report on TechCrunch:The IDE is very similar to the one found on Windows. In fact, that is presumably the point. By making it easy for OS X users to switch back and forth … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Simpsons' includes an ironic nod to its Trump election prediction
LONDON — This election season, there's been a lot of hullabaloo over The Simpsons and whether they predicted Donald Trump's ascent to the Oval Office. The speculation stems from an episode aired back in the year 2000 called "Bart to the Future" that featured a Trump presidency. And in the first episode to air since Trump's victory was announced last … [Link]
Mashable » Gorgeous 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer is exactly what you need today
Want to take a break from 2016 and head off to a magical land of castles and talking cups? Disney hears you. The first full-length trailer for the studio's live-action Beauty and the Beast arrived Monday morning, and, no real surprise, the film starring Emma Watson as Belle looks pretty perfect. SEE ALSO: Emma Watson shares new 'Beauty and the Beast' … [Link]
Mashable » Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shuts down white man on racism
Donald Trump's US election victory has triggered lots of discussion about racists and alt-right trolls in the country. SEE ALSO: Complaints of racism against 'white males' in ad rejected During one such discussion, on the BBC's Newsnight program, the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie had to remind a conservative pundit that racism actually exists in America. R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr, founder … [Link]
Slashdot » China Threatens To Cut Sales of iPhones and US Cars if 'Naive' Trump Pursues Trade War
US president-elect Donald Trump would be a "naive" fool to launch an all-out trade war against China, a Communist party-controlled newspaper has claimed. From a report on The Guardian:During the acrimonious race for the White House Trump repeatedly lashed out at China, vowing to punish Beijing with "defensive" 45% tariffs on Chinese imports and to officially declare it a currency … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How high-end virtual reality headsets could lose the cables
Wi-Fi lacks the bandwidth to pump high-resolution VR to your eyes, but a different wireless signal could cut the cord and allow a truly immersive experience [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Record Application Metrics with Garmin Connect IQ
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Mashable » Apple's MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is simply superb
In the long history of Apple MacBooks, there is finally a touchscreen. That fact may or may not sit well with the ghost of Steve Jobs, Apple's founder and late CEO who once said it’s “ergonomically terrible” to touch a laptop screen. The redesigned 13-inch MacBook Pro is, of course, not a traditional touchscreen device. The big, brilliant 2,560 x 1,600 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Facebook’s tech boss on how AI will transform how we interact
Facebook has announced a neural net that can run on a phone. Mike Schroepfer tells New Scientist how they are using artificial intelligence and virtual reality [Link]
New Scientist – News » 2016 now looks dead set to become the hottest year on record
Global temperatures this year are approximately 1.2 °C above pre-industrial levels and are set to break the record for warmest year on record [Link]
Mashable » Sorry Britain, you probably won't see the supermoon today
The world is getting ready for the biggest and brightest supermoon until 2034, but chances are that Britain will see very little or none of it because — you know — weather. SEE ALSO: Monday's supermoon will be the biggest and brightest until 2034 The moon will be at its closest — only 221,524 miles (356,509 km) away — at 11:21 … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Says Windows 10 Version 1607 is The Most Secure Windows Ever
A new white paper from Microsoft claims that "devices running Windows 10 are 58% less likely to encounter ransomware than when running Windows 7". But an anonymous reader brings more news from Windows-watcher Paul Thurrott: in a separate blog post, it also makes its case for why Windows 10 version 1607 — that is, Windows 10 with the Anniversary Update … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New Zealand’s latest earthquake could trigger a mega-quake
Monday’s earthquake was relatively close to a major fault that hasn’t ruptured since 1717, raising fears that an even bigger quake could be triggered soon [Link]
Mashable » These gin-filled Christmas baubles just made the holidays way more boozy
LONDON — The holidays can be a wonderful time of year — filled with laughter, friends and family. And booze. Lots and lots of booze. Here to help the merriment along are festive gin-filled Christmas tree baubles, because somehow alcohol is always better in novelty packaging. SEE ALSO: Condoms for wine exist because your pinot noir needs protection too Edinburgh-based distillery … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Martian VR Experience' comes to PlayStation VR and HTC Vive
Matt Damon's experience taming the wilds of Mars in the The Martian are now available to all, thanks to the immersive magic of virtual reality. SEE ALSO: HTC Vive accessory lets you cut the cord in VR The Fox Innovation Lab, along with RSA Films and The Virtual Reality Company, have launched The Martian VR Experience, an immersive experience designed for … [Link]
Mashable » Millions of Indians are watching YouTube to find if their new Rs 2,000 notes are waterproof
If you thought iPhone torture test videos are insane, in India millions are showing interest in the water resistant capabilities of the new Rs 2,000 currency note. Videos of people washing Rs 2,000 notes have gone viral in India, garnering millions of views in less a matter of days. At the time of writing, three out of top 10 trending videos … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bunnies eat toxic leaves to conquer Australia’s snowy peaks
Rampaging rabbits are colonising Australia's mountains by adapting to a diet of poisonous snow gum leaves [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Java 9 Modularity – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Java 9 Modularity" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-15 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Lego will no longer give away free toys with the Daily Mail
Lego has announced it will not run any more promotional giveaways with the Daily Mail after a heartfelt plea from a father on Facebook. Bob Jones, a British parent, wrote an open letter to Lego on Facebook last week saying the paper's headlines "create distrust of foreigners" and "blame immigrants for everything." "Your links to the Daily Mail are wrong. And … [Link]
Mashable » The empowered alt-right trolls have created a cesspit on Twitter
“Dear Liberals: This is Now the Era of Revenge." So begins a Nov. 9 article on the alt-right, neo-Nazi, "pro-genocide" website, The Daily Stormer, an internet gathering point for many racists and anti-Semites who are massive fans of President-elect Donald Trump. The alt-right — a loosely-defined group of right-wingers who traffic in online harassment and hate memes — was already a … [Link]
Mashable » John Lewis Christmas ad gets a brilliant election makeover
The John Lewis Christmas ad — which was unveiled last week — has been given a post U.S. election makeover and the result is a thing to behold. SEE ALSO: Another John Lewis Christmas ad, another Twitter explosion for this poor guy The original advert features Buster, a boxer dog who loves to trampoline so much that he spoils a 6-year-old … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden sings in heartwarming ad that will give you all the Christmas feels
If James Corden's Car Karaoke skits haven't already convinced you of his singing chops, his voiceover in this Christmas advert should probably do the trick. Corden's singing narration follows the story of Dave, a lovable character that realises the best gift he could give his family is his time. SEE ALSO: The John Lewis Christmas ad is here and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Monday’s bright supermoon will be closest to Earth in 68 years
Here's what you need to know about Monday night's supermoon, when the full moon will be the closest to Earth it gets at any point in its orbit [Link]
Mashable » Google Play Music will now offer tunes based on where you are and what you do
If you don't mind Google knowing everything about your life, then there are some benefits to handing over your data to the big G. The overhauled Google Music, which will launch this week on Android, iOS and on the web, will now offer streaming mixes based on your location and activity. SEE ALSO: 7 reasons Google’s Assistant stomps Siri For example, … [Link]
Mashable » Paytm's new ad targeting demonetization ignites debate about India's cashless society
In the aftermath of India’s bold move to demonetize its most circulated currency notes, mobile wallet apps are witnessing an unprecedented growth. Naturally, they are going above and beyond with marketing to tap new users to go cashless. But top player Paytm may have gone too far over the weekend with one such ad. SEE ALSO: Indians sign up for mobile … [Link]
Mashable » Seriously beautiful science cocktails will have you rethinking your alcohol choices
Innovating on the internet in the age of ‘grammable food and drink is a dastardly challenge but one drinking hole has taken science and our love for alcohol and with it, obliterated all other measly cocktail competition. SEE ALSO: Eat your election feelings with this Golden Gaytime ice cream burger Brisbane bar Viscosity is entering its ninth year as a family-run … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the last words spoken by 'Harry Potter' characters before they die
LONDON — Turns out I never did quite get over Dumbledore's death. It's been 10 years since I first read the Harry Potter books, and now that I'm something vaguely resembling a full-grown adult man, I thought that the more tragic moments of J.K. Rowling's magical series would glance off me like curses off a well-produced shield charm. SEE ALSO: Harry … [Link]
Mashable » Keep your 'little soldiers' strong with radiation-blocking boxers
Hey guys: if you really had to choose between keeping your smartphone close at hand and the well-being of your manhood, would you even think twice before whipping the phone out of your pocket and tossing it as far away from your groin as physically possible? SEE ALSO: Male participants quit 'effective' birth control study due to mood swings That's the … [Link]
Slashdot » Another Study Finds Earth's CO2 Emissions Have Flattened Over The Last Three Years
An anonymous reader quotes the Associated Press: Worldwide emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide have flattened out in the past three years, a new study showed Monday, raising hopes that the world is nearing a turning point in the fight against climate change. However, the authors of the study cautioned it's unclear whether the slowdown in CO2 emissions, mainly caused by … [Link]
Mashable » Even kids on Club Penguin staged an anti-Trump protest
There have been a number anti-Trump protests over the past week across the U.S. since Donald Trump got elected as the next POTUS. Now, elementary school kids, too little to join in the physical rallies, have found a stage for their own demonstration. SEE ALSO: Rise up: America’s students stage school walkouts following Trump victory Club Penguin, an online platform aimed … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung to acquire Harman for $8 billion
Samsung will acquire hi-fi and connected car company Harman for approximately $8 billion. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Siri killer to debut on the Galaxy S8 The Korean conglomerate announced on Monday that it's buying Harman for $112.00 per share in cash. Harman sells professional and hi-fi audio products under a number of brands, including Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG Acoustics, including some … [Link]
Mashable » Long queues, short patience outside banks and ATMs as India copes with demonetization
It wasn’t a pleasant weekend for majority of Indians. Long, snaking queues outside banks and ATMs grew larger over the weekend in India as the struggle among people to get paper cash intensified. With each passing day, India’s bold decision to invalidate over 80 percent of paper cash last week is disrupting the lives of more than a billion citizens. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » What will it take for the esports scene to grow up?
Esports is booming. Globally, the industry is said to be worth around $892 million (A$1.2 billion) and growing, but not everyone likes how the bounty is distributed. The industry's issues as a whole are reflected in the Australian scene's growing pains. The debate centres around two main concerns: How players should get paid, and the need to enforce some professionalism on … [Link]
Mashable » F*ck you, 2016: John Oliver's perfect message for the awful year that was
It'd be a waste of space to repeat the numerous terrible things that've happened in 2016. It sucked for so many reasons. John Oliver said what we were all thinking on the last episode of Last Week Tonight for this season, when he reminisced over the awful year that was. He called 2016 "the f*cking worst," and even though there … [Link]
Mashable » Watch: Colourful 'earthquake lights' illuminate New Zealand skies
In the wake of the earthquakes that rocked New Zealand overnight, videos have begun to emerge of a peculiar but pretty phenomena. The videos depict the night sky startlingly lit up with colourful flashes "during the peak" of the earthquakes which measured up to 7.5 in magnitude, uploader Zachary Bell wrote on YouTube. The spectacular lights are allegedly the result of … [Link]
Mashable » Cows stuck on wee plateau after New Zealand earthquakes need a hero
There’s plenty of gloom in the wake of New Zealand's massive earthquakes on Monday and it hasn't just affected the human residents of the South Island. These cows are were seen stranded following landslides that happened north of the town of Kaikoura, according to Newshub, and it's a mini miracle they came out unscathed. SEE ALSO: New Zealanders flee tsunami after … [Link]
Mashable » Hefty wombat learned to use a little ladder to be picked up for hugs
Life is a struggle when you're surrounded by messages of body-negativity. But Jack the wombat pays no attention to the negative messages out there. Be like Jack. Weighing in at a proud 10 kilograms (22 pounds), Jack is too heavy for his carers at ACT Wildlife, Australia, to bend over and pick up. To counteract this (and to satiate a … [Link]
Slashdot » Is Technology A Bigger Story Than Donald Trump?
Steven Levy writes at Backchannel that "Technology and science is a bigger story than Donald Trump," arguing that regardless of who's president, future generations "will primarily regard these times as the era during which tech changed everything." Remember, there have been economic crashes and horrible wars throughout history. But people carrying supercomputers in their pockets — supercomputers that change their … [Link]
Mashable » Leonard Cohen's son shares heartfelt words on his father's funeral
The passing of musical great and legend of lyricism, Leonard Cohen, on Monday Nov. 7. sent ripples of mourning throughout the world. But none felt it more than Cohen's own family. Laid to rest on Thursday Nov 10., the late icon's son, Adam Cohen, penned a public post on both Instagram and Facebook recounting the intimate funeral held for the artist, … [Link]
Mashable » Bodybuilding bro who filmed himself eating placenta did it for the gains
While there's doubts as to the health benefits of placentophagy, a.k.a. eating a human placenta, the practice has certainly plenty of traction in alternative health circles. For Australian bodybuilder Aaron Curtis, it's more about getting that bit of extra muscle, bro. He filmed himself consuming his daughter's placenta for "extra natty gains" (that's extra natural gains, in plain English) and put … [Link]
Mashable » How to take a smartphone picture of the supermoon that isn't a blurry blob
A supermoon is a majestic sight — a glowing orb that reminds us we are but human, here for a short time in an infinite universe. And yet somehow, it ends up looking like discarded chewing gum in your Instagram feed. Life doesn't have to be this way. SEE ALSO: Monday's supermoon will be the biggest and brightest until 2034 Monday's … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' just keeps kicking us when we're down
This post contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7, episode 4, titled "Service." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our recap of episode 3. If it's true that misery loves company, I guess we should take solace in the fact that Rick Grimes and company are having a pretty rough week, too. But after a … [Link]
Slashdot » Debian GNU/Linux 9 'Stretch' Installer Gets GNU Screen, Linux Kernel 4.7 Support
"Debian developer Cyril Brulebois was pleased to announce this past weekend the release and immediate availability of the eighth Alpha development snapshot of the Debian GNU/Linux 9 'Stretch' installer," reports Softpedia. An anonymous reader quotes their article: It's been four long months since Alpha 7 of Debian GNU/Linux 9 "Stretch" hit the testing channels back in July, but the wait … [Link]
Mashable » We can't tell if people are making fun of this anti-piracy film comp or not
“Riveting” and "anti-piracy campaign" are words you'll never spot in a sentence together. But now that those awful "You wouldn't steal a car" anti-piracy ads have been reduced to dank memes, film executives are trying to find other ways to get people to feel bad about illegal downloads. In Australia, Village Roadshow has turned to crowdsourcing with its #edgy Unscene Short … [Link]
Mashable » 'Westworld' episode 7 just confirmed a major fan theory
This recap contains spoilers for Westworld Season 1, episode 7, titled "Trompe L'Oeil." Refresh your memory of where we left off with our recap of episode 6. There you have it. With the reveal in Westworld episode 7, “Trompe L'Oeil," that Bernard is in fact a host, the show has answered one of the most popular fan theories out there … [Link]
Mashable » Earthquake-hit Kiwis capture intense damage the morning after
After earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 7.5 struck New Zealand's upper South Island just after midnight on Monday, two people were confirmed dead and extensive damage was done to buildings and roads. With more than 250 aftershocks recorded and tsunami warnings sending people to higher ground, social media was flooded with videos and images as people captured the damage … [Link]
Slashdot » Las Vegas Gets "Kinetic Tiles" That Power Lights With Foot Traffic
An anonymous reader quotes Ars Technica: A New York-based startup called EnGoPlanet has installed four streetlights in a plaza off the Las Vegas Strip that are powered exclusively by solar and kinetic energy. The installations aren't mere streetlights though — they also power a variety of environmental monitors, support video surveillance, and, for the masses, offer USB ports for device … [Link]
Mashable » Report: 400 million adult site accounts hacked, and your password is lousy
For the last time, "123456" is not an okay password, people. The sex and dating site AdultFriendFinder has been hacked for the second time (that we know of), according to the breach notification website LeakedSource, and the world's truly lousy password habits have again been exposed in the process. SEE ALSO: Google's new Pixel phone hacked in 60 seconds The breach … [Link]
Mashable » The 5 most surprising things from Donald Trump's '60 Minutes' interview
On Sunday night, Donald Trump sat down with Leslie Stahl for 60 Minutes, with the entire episode devoted to an interview with the president-elect, his first formal interview since winning the election on November 8. SEE ALSO: Chilling moments from day one in Trump's America There's a lot to dig through in the entire interview and Stahl acquitted herself well, veering … [Link]
Mashable » Gamer is unexpectedly stoked about being in the middle of an earthquake
Parts of New Zealand's South Island has been hit hard by earthquakes on Monday, forcing residents in coastal areas to flee from tsunami waves. While a strong earthquake would stir fear into the hearts of most people, it didn't seem faze gaming YouTuber Omega, who was in the middle of recording a video when the quake struck. SEE ALSO: New Zealanders … [Link]
Mashable » 'I Got That Flow' is your new crud-celebrating period anthem
From the three funny women who brought your that catchy song about active wear, the comedy group SkitBox, have lashed out again. This time, it's in celebration of periods. "I Got That Flow" sees the trio being told to act more ladylike when discussing their periods, and they retaliate by launching into a rap about the wonderful, cruddy and depressing … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Radioactive Boy Scout' Reportedly Passes Away At Age 39
A funeral notice quietly appeared on Tributes.com recently, announcing the death of David Charles Hahn. Though no cause of death was provided, when he was 17 Hahn "achieved some notoriety as a teenage Boy Scout with his attempt to build a nuclear reactor in his garden shed," remembers Slashdot reader braindrainbahrain: His "reactor" ended when the EPA declared his backyard … [Link]
Mashable » Earth to Donald Trump: 2016 will be the hottest year on record
The planet is now more than halfway to the line scientists say we can't cross if we're going to avoid catastrophic climate change. Global temperatures for January to September 2016 were about 1.2 degrees Celsius, or 2.16 degrees Fahrenheit, higher than the preindustrial average, the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Sunday. The U.N. agency said 2016 will also very … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone is freaking out about President Trump, according to Merriam-Webster
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary's Twitter account, which has had quite an active election season between fact-checking America's vocabulary and tossing out burns, has come back with a more somber tone about the incoming Trump administration. SEE ALSO: Merriam-Webster is chucking incendiary tweets ahead of the election On Sunday night, the dictionary tweeted out a list of the top word lookups, just a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Planet Earth II' preview peeks into the secret life of cute dancing bears
"Some trees it seems, are particularly suitable for rubbing," documentarian and velvet-voiced grandfather to the world, David Attenborough, says in a preview for the second episode of Planet Earth II. It's hard to top the viral sensation that was the "iguana versus snake" chase scene, but the nature documentary series has gifted us something much more calming: Tree scratching, dancing … [Link]
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