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 » This MLB pitcher wants $25,615 for every pitch he throws
Aroldis Chapman — widely considered one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball — is looking to cash in on his elite status. After winning a World Series with the Chicago Cubs, Chapman is a free agent. He tops a particularly bountiful free agent market for relief pitchers this offseason. Naturally, he's wants top dollar. Early reports say Chapman is asking … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Users Interacted Most With Articles From Fox News, CNN and Breitbart In Month Leading Up To Nov 10
Quartz's charts and visualization service The Atlas, has released an insightful chart that shows the "total reader interactions with articles on Facebook" between October 11, 2016 and November 10, 2016. What's surprising is that Breitbart beat a list of establishment media outlets in total Facebook interactions. By far the source with the most interacted articles was Fox News, as it … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' and 'Uncharted 4' lead Game Awards nominations
The Game Awards nominations are in, and the two most-nominated titles are no surprise. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End leads in overall nominations with a total of eight, spread across six categories. Voice actors Emily Rose, Nolan North and Troy Baker all scored Uncharted nominations for Best Performance. SEE ALSO: 'Uncharted 4' scratches that 'Indiana Jones' itch so well that … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is giving away free rides from the airport for the holidays
Even if that flight home for the holidays costs a fortune, at least you can spare mom a trip to the airport when your plane lands at 12:08 a.m. SEE ALSO: Uber's new app will predict where you're going Uber has partnered with American Express to offer a free rides for flying travelers. It's already in effect, so Thanksgiving travelers can … [Link]
Mashable » This U.S. city just made it a lot easier to get high
Colorado was the first state in the nation to legalize marijuana (though Washington voted it in the same year), and now its capital city is pushing the bar once again. Basically, cannabis consumers will no longer have to hide in their own home when they want to get high. The people of Denver passed ballot initiative 300, which would let businesses … [Link]
Slashdot » Office Depot Allegedly Diagnosing Computers With Nonexistent Viruses To Meet Sales Goals
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Consumerist: A new report claims that some Office Depot employees are falsely claiming computers are infected with viruses in order to meet sales goals. According to KIRO-TV in Seattle, employees of the office supply retailer allege that pressure to sell protection plans and other services has led store staffers to misdiagnose computers with … [Link]
Mashable » Millennials wearing Snapchat Spectacles could be a privacy disaster
The new Snapchat Spectacles might look like a toy, but connected sunglasses may carry hidden security implications. Snap Inc. — the company behind the disappearing message app Snapchat — unveiled its newest product, Spectacles, on Thursday. The sunglasses-turned-video-camera lets you capture quick 10-second scenes that immediately get sent to your Snapchat account on your phone (making them public is another step). … [Link]
Popular Science » This chatbot will deal with Comcast customer service for you
Technology Trim wants to save you money—and potentially hours of despair Trim's new chatbot will negotiate with Comcast customer service for you. [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran surprised a 9-year-old fan in the hospital with a serenade
Singer Ed Sheeran's song "Photograph" may have reached Billboard's Number 1 spot – but we think his latest rendition is even better. Melody, a 9-year-old girl who has spent about 80 percent of her life in the hospital, recently received a surprise visitor at her hospital bed. Sheeran himself stopped by to perform his hit song just for her. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Google Earth VR is the godlike virtual reality experience we've been waiting for
Never have I uttered the phrase "holy f—k" so many times in one virtual reality session. That's how amazing the new Google Earth VR is when you experience it using the HTC Vive. This is the Google Earth experience I've been waiting for. SEE ALSO: 'The Martian VR Experience' comes to PlayStation VR and HTC Vive Offered as a free download … [Link]
Mashable » Watch mid-2000s Disney Channel stars get super irritated in uncut promo footage
Despite the cheery tone of those 10-second "You're watching Disney Channel" promos from the mid-2000s, the raw footage is anything but. Remove the careful editing and all that's left is an irritated teen actor waving around a neon-green stick. Truly, these videos are a gift. Hilary Duff Georgia-based edit boutique Guillotine Post is responsible for the uncut Disney star footage currently … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Offers Concessions To EU Regulators Eyeing Its $26.2 Billion LinkedIn Bid
Microsoft has offered concessions to EC competition regulators in the hopes of smoothing the way for its planned acquisition of LinkedIn. From an article on TechCrunch, submitted by an anonymous reader: An EC spokesperson confirmed it has received "a commitments proposal" from Microsoft but declined to comment further. Commitments, in EC antitrust nomenclature, refers to remedies a company can offer … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 most controversial movies ever made
Film has the power to inspire and delight—but it also has the power to offend, insult, disgust, and bring out the censors and picket signs. Race, religion, sex, violence: CineFix sat through several films that drew heavy criticism for their treatment of all four of those topics to gather this list of the most controversial films in cinema history, from Cannibal … [Link]
Mashable » Echo Fox is allowing its 'CS:GO' players to seek other teams
Echo Fox's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster is being allowed to seek other teams, the organization said in a statement Wednesday. The current roster — Sean "Sgares" Gares, Ronnie "Ryx" Bylicki, Daniel "Roca" Gustaferri, Shazeb "Shazam" Khan and Ryan "Freakazoid" Abadir — has been given the chance to look for other opportunities in Counter-Strike while Echo Fox does some restructuring in the … [Link]
Mashable » This is what it looks like to create a bonfire out of 5,000 guns
Authorities in Kenya are making a statement by setting fire to dangerous firearms. On Tuesday, William Samoei Ruto, Deputy President of Kenya, shared photographs of 5,250 illicit firearms and small weapons being set aflame in Ngong, near Nairobi. SEE ALSO: Solar-powered houseboat from Canada washes up in Ireland In his Facebook post, Ruto wrote that the symbolic act was aimed at … [Link]
Mashable » People can't stop lining up their faces with money and it's kind of great
When boredom strikes you never know what new trend you may accidentally discover. Redditor Fouad_Osama was feeling a little bored during a car ride on Tuesday, so he decided to fold a $5 bill in half and attempt to match his face with Abe Lincoln's using just the right angle with his camera. Maybe it's the beard or his facial structure, … [Link]
Popular Science » This pill delivers medication days or weeks after it's swallowed
Health It unfurls into a star so you can't poop it out People with chronic conditions, like asthma or heart disease, often need to take medications on a daily basis. But that simple act of remembering each day is a huge… [Link]
Mashable » This anti-theft backpack can also charge your phone
The Lifepack is a solar-powered, anti-theft backpack that incorporates tech and convenience to meet every user's needs. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Travel, Indiegogo, Inventions, and Technology [Link]
Mashable » 'Not on our campus': American students stand up against Trump
College students around the country are calling for their universities to become "sanctuary campuses" in an effort to protect their undocumented immigrant peers — and send a collective message to President-elect Donald Trump. More than 100 colleges around the country staged walkouts on Wednesday, the New York Post reports, with students urging officials to limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities. … [Link]
Mashable » Cam Newton wants to make the NFL fun again, and it should let him
Cam Newton just said what's been on the minds of football players and fans all season — the NFL should be fun. The NFL has long been known as the No Fun League, but it's reached new heights this year as it has seemingly declared war on touchdown celebrations, limited social media activity and upheld its strict uniform policy. Any semblance of … [Link]
Mashable » 7 'Rogue One' clues revealed by the prequel novel
Star Wars is meant to be escapism. But with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, out Dec. 16, we're in for a tale of rebels struggling against a galaxy-wide authoritarian regime — one that may reflect more of the present political environment than its creators expected. The same is true of Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel (yep, Star Wars spin-off titles … [Link]
Mashable » NASA discovers mysterious electron superhighway above Earth
Some electrons are speeding above Earth's surface at nearly the speed of light, and NASA isn't sure why. According to a new study, the tiny, charged particles were found accelerating to high speeds in an unexpected part of space, farther from Earth than previously realized. The region these fast electrons were found in, known as the foreshock, is the part of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US healthcare still lags far behind other developed nations
Despite gains made after Obamacare, the US still ranks at the bottom for many measures of health and access to medical care when compared with 10 similar countries [Link]
Mashable » New Yorkers rejoice no longer living in building with Trump's name on it
For once, Donald Trump's name was actually taken off of something. On Wednesday, workers removed the name "Trump" from signage on a series of New York apartment buildings on Wednesday in hopes that people won't associate the building with the president-elect. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's press-dodging should freak you out, and this is why The buildings, located at 140, 160 and … [Link]
Slashdot » Schneier: We Need a New Agency For IoT Security
Reader Trailrunner7 writes: The recent DDoS attacks by the Mirai botnet against various targets, including DNS provider Dyn, have drawn the attention of congressional leaders, who say there may be a need for regulation of IoT device security in order to address the problem of vulnerable embedded devices. In a joint hearing on Wednesday, the House Subcommittee on Communications and … [Link]
Mashable » At least 3 NBA teams are reportedly boycotting Trump hotels
NBA figures have been vocal in their opposition to Donald Trump — now some teams are speaking with their travel budgets. Multiple teams will reportedly no longer stay at Trump-branded hotels. This comes after owners and coaches from around the league both campaigned against Donald Trump and blasted his election. SEE ALSO: Everyone's sharing this Ernie Johnson election monologue, but here's … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a hydraulic press shatter a deck of cards in explosive slow motion
If there are two things the internet really can't get enough of, it's things happening in slow motion and random items being brutally crushed in a hydraulic press. The video above — a Slow Mo Guys tribute to the Hydraulic Press Channel — captures the best of both worlds. SEE ALSO: Leg waxing in extreme slow motion is as disgusting … [Link]
Mashable » Grandma invites wrong teen to Thanksgiving, now every teen wants to come
Usually, a text sent to a wrong number is nothing but a mundane annoyance. But for Jamal Hinton, a 17-year-old from Phoenix, it turned into a new friend and a Thanksgiving dinner invitation. Hinton had a hilarious and heartwarming encounter with a grandmother who accidentally texted his number about Thanksgiving plans. He found himself in a group chat with two unknown … [Link]
Mashable » 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' recut as an action movie kicks some serious butt
Move over John McClane! A new sheriff is in town and he goes by the name of Paul Blart. Trailer Mix is a biweekly series that re-imagines your favorite film trailers as entirely different genres. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Action, Comedy, Kevin James, and Recut Movie
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Mashable » All the relevant Pottermore info about 'Fantastic Beasts'
Even massive Harry Potter fans can get overwhelmed by Pottermore, the giant Harry Potter site that has author and screenwriter J.K. Rowling regularly releasing bits of contextual information about the Potter universe, including a brief history of the North American wizarding world. With the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, many fans are looking to brush up on … [Link]
Slashdot » China Tells Trump Climate Change Isn't a Hoax it Invented
China couldn't have invented global warming as a hoax to harm U.S. competitiveness because it was Donald Trump's Republican predecessors who started climate negotiations in the 1980s, China's Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said, according to a Bloomberg report. From the article:U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush supported the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in initiating global warming … [Link]
Mashable » Watch one great dog absolutely dominate the #MannequinChallenge
It’s been a glorious few weeks of watching countless of videos featuring people standing still, but before we put the #MannequinChallenge to rest, every dog must have its day. We need to honor this dog who executed the best contribution to the bizarre trend. SEE ALSO: Entire stadium nails the Mannequin Challenge so everyone can stop now "My dog has the … [Link]
Mashable » 7 short online classes you can take (and finish) on your lunch break
You’re looking to boost your resume to apply for another job, or you’re hoping to learn a new skill to get better at your current role, or you just always wanted to learn about a certain topic. You’ve considered taking an online class, but hey, don’t those take forever? Nobody has time for that. Well, you’re right—a lot of online courses … [Link]
Mashable » 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' recut as an action movie will get you through Black Friday
What do you get when you combine Bruce Willis and Liam Neeson? This guy! This recut trailer of Paul Blart: Mall Cop will get you through all that holiday shopping. Trailer Mix is a biweekly series that re-imagines your favorite film trailers as entirely different genres. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. 
Incredible timelapse captures the speedy repair of Japan's enormous … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Citi Launches Global Developer Hub and Banking APIs
Citi has announced the launch of a new Developer Hub and set of banking APIs. The new Citi Global Developer Hub provides a suite of APIs developers can use to build financial applications that benefit Citi customers. The Citi Developer Hub includes eight different API products (closed beta) that provide access to Citi platform capabilities such as account management, peer … [Link]
Mashable » 8 red flags banks look for when giving out business loans
I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you regarding business loans. The good news is that institutional lenders’ loan approval rates have matched an all-time high at 62.8 percent and small banks have also slightly increased their approval rates. As for the bad news, the big bank approval rate has dropped to just 23.1 percent. This means that less … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant owner rips apart customer's negative TripAdvisor review
Of all the first world problems, waiting to be seated at a restaurant when you're really hungry is one of the worst. But you should probably expect it on a Saturday night. However, Peter W, a hungry pizza-lover, had a very different expectation when he went to Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza in Manchester, England. After arriving at the very busy restaurant, the … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Visual Studio For Mac
On the sidelines of major announcements such as Microsoft joining the Linux Foundation, and Google joining the .NET Foundation, at its Connect(); 2016 developer conference, Microsoft also announced that it bringing Visual Studio for rival platform Mac. The company also announced a preview of the next version of SQL Server, and a preview of Azure App Service support for containers. … [Link]
Mashable » Google Allo now predicts which emoji you want to use
Google is making it even easier to share emoji and stickers on its messaging app Allo. The app is now applying its AI-powered text prediction skills to emoji and stickers to make chatting even smoother. SEE ALSO: Google's new website lets you play with its experimental AI projects Called "Smart Smiley," the feature works just like Allo's Smart Replies, which suggest … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's press-dodging should freak you out, and this is why
On Tuesday night, president-elect Donald Trump ditched the press for a trip to New York steakhouse 21 Club. It's the second time it's happened in the last week, the first being when Trump refused to allow a press pool to accompany him on his trip to Washington, D.C. to discuss transitioning into the White House with president Barack Obama. Both incidents … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Smart skin patch listens to your body sounds, from heart to gut
A new sensor-packed patch that sticks to the skin could monitor heart murmurs and failing implants – and even be used to control drones and video games. [Link]
Mashable » Planned Parenthood confirms thousands have donated in Mike Pence's name
Mike Pence is about to get 20,000 pieces of unexpected mail coming his way. In protest of the vice president-elect's track record when it comes to women's health, Indianapolis Star reports that 20,000 people decided to shower Planned Parenthood with love and donated to organization in his name. SEE ALSO: Katy Perry implores fans to donate to Planned Parenthood As a … [Link]
Slashdot » Smaller ISPs Have Happier Customers, UK Based Study Says
Mark Wilson, writing for BetaNews: If you have eschewed the big names and opted for a smaller ISP, you probably have a happier broadband experience. These are the findings of a report which says the big four ISPs in the UK — BT, Sky, Virgin Media and TalkTalk — are rated lower than their smaller rivals. In fact, the highest … [Link]
Mashable » Try not to cry while watching TBS's 'Search Party' make a fan's dreams come true
On paper, TBS' Search Party is a comedy about a group of four 20-somethings who are searching for a missing college acquaintance, but on a deeper level, the new show is a look at young adults who are trying their hardest to find meaning and purpose in their lives. In honor of the show's premiere, TBS launched the #InSearchOf campaign … [Link]
Mashable » These kids have a blast jumping on a bouncy, flooded field
These New Zealand kids had a blast running around a local race track after a downpour left the grass water-logged and bouncy. They're seen jumping from grassy island to island, which are sometimes called 'lawn blisters,' on a field that's transformed into a kind of naturally-occurring waterbed. Seems totally delightful. Incredible timelapse captures the speedy repair of Japan's enormous sinkhole 
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Mashable » Artist sends Trump a strong message by drawing colorful selfies of marginalized people
In a time of heightened fear for at-risk communities, Chicago-based illustrator Tyler Feder is using her art to help others celebrate their identities. Feder started a hashtag campaign on Instagram called #DrawMeTyler, through which marginalized people can request simple, free renderings of their selfies in praise of who they are. SEE ALSO: Trump's America: What women, immigrants and people of color … [Link]
Mashable » Workers in Sweden can now report mansplaining using a dedicated hotline
In Sweden, many people who experience mansplaining in the workplace now have a devoted outlet for their frustrations. On Monday, Swedish union Unionen launched a hotline for workers fed up with receiving unsolicited, condescending lectures from their male colleagues. The line, which is reportedly staffed by "a gender expert and a group of feminist politicians, comedians and scientists," will provide both … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Cloud Will Add GPU Services in Early 2017
Google Cloud will add GPUs as a service early next year, the company has said. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and IBM's Bluemix all already offer GPU as a service. From a report on GeekWire: Google may be seeking to distinguish itself, however, with the variety of GPUs it's offering. They include the AMD FirePro S9300 x2 and two offerings … [Link]
Mashable » Snap has a fourth color of Spectacles traveling the world
Snap’s Spectacles are having quite a limited rollout. The video-camera glasses are only being sold via a vending machine that is appearing in select locations in the U.S. So far, the so-called Snapbot has made just three stops. First, on Thursday it appeared in Venice,California near Snap's headquarters. It traveled up the coast to Big Sur, California on Sunday, and it … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Energy-efficient engine turns waste hot water into electricity
The first industry trials are planned for the Exergyn Drive, which generates power from hot water and could reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' pro uses Sombra in a tournament, dies immediately
You should probably wait a little bit longer than 24 hours to use a brand-new Overwatch hero in a professional tournament. At OGN's South Korean Overwatch Apex tournament, player Kim "Esca" In-jae jumped into a game on Temple of Anubis as the brand new hero Sombra, marking the first time the hero has been played in a professional competition. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande to end 'Hairspray Live' show with special duet
LOS ANGELES — Vocal powerhouses Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande will end NBC's Hairspray Live! with a duet. The news was announced during a press junket for the televised musical on Wednesday. The show, filmed on the Universal lot, airs live on Wednesday Dec. 7 on NBC. Hudson and Grande, who play Motormouth Maybelle and Penny, respectively, will sing "Come So … [Link]
New Scientist – News » China’s space station now has insects, weeds and rice on board
The Tiangong-2 space station includes experiments in growing thale cress, an edible weed and rice in microgravity [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery cosmic radio blasts come with side of gamma rays
Fast radio bursts have baffled astronomers for nearly 10 years. Now we’ve seen one accompanied by energetic gamma rays, meaning they’re more energetic than we thought [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's Black Friday deals just kicked into high gear
Amazon is insisting on doing Black Friday and Cyber Monday on its own terms, stretching the promotional period that typically lasts a few days into a nearly two-month-long extravaganza. The Black Friday section of the site has been live since November 1 — but now the deals are really heating up. SEE ALSO: Want an iPad Pro? Here's a great place … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World’s best navigators mostly come from Nordic countries
In a game that tests sense of direction, people from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark scored higher than 187 other countries – but we don’t know why [Link]
Popular Science » Pluto's frozen heart may hide an ocean inside
Space The heavy heart may have tipped the world over Talk about a change of heart. Sputnik Planitia, the icy plain that forms part of Pluto's "heart," has dramatically changed places since it was created 4 billion years… [Link]
Slashdot » Maths Zeroes in on Perfect Cup of Coffee
One coffee drinker's perfect brew may be another drinker's battery acid. For this reason, and presumably others, mathematicians are zeroing in on the equations behind the taste of drip coffee. From a report on BBC:Composed of over 1,800 chemical components, coffee is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world. The work by Kevin Moroney at the University … [Link]
Mashable » Critics weigh in on the 'Gilmore Girls' revival
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and in the year that almost destroyed us and the month that still might, Americans everywhere could use a little more Gilmore. Netflix's four-part miniseries Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life debuts at the end of the month, and early reviews look promising for the Stars Hollow squad. SEE ALSO: Kelly Bishop on Emily's emotional journey and … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall Jenner talks Instagram detox on Ellen
We finally have our answer. After much speculation, Kendall Jenner revealed why she deleted (for a whopping 48 hours thus far) her famous Instagram account on Wednesday's The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "I just wanted to detox," she explained to the daytime host, "I felt like…I just wanted a little bit of a break." I would wake up in the morning and … [Link]
Mashable » TOMS extends its social good mission to Apple Watch straps and fueling solar power
In the world of "buy one give one" social enterprise companies, TOMS — one of the first companies to conquer the space — reigns supreme. The company, known for its stylish shoes and accessories as well as its emphasis on social good initiatives, just released a new line of products: Woven watch bands made for the Apple Watch. Sales of the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pilot whales babysit each other’s young while swimming in groups
Many calves spend time swimming beside adult companions other than their mothers. Perhaps they are brushing up on their social skills [Link]
Mashable » This Chrome extension will warn you when you visit a fake news site
A week after the presidential election, the fight against fake news is finally ramping up. A new browser extension will warn readers when they arrive at a website known to produce fake news or hoaxes. The pop-up or banner alerts readers that "the information on this site might be false or misleading." 
The site Breitbart, with a warning imposed by the … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Suspends American Far-Right Activists' Accounts
Twitter has suspended the accounts of a number of American "alt-right" activists hours after announcing a renewed push to crack down on hate speech. From a report on The Guardian:Among the accounts removed were those of the self-described white-nationalist National Policy Institute, its magazine, Radix, and its head Richard Spencer, as well as other prominent alt-right figures including Pax Dickinson … [Link]
Mashable » UFO-like solar houseboat may be key to autonomous life at sea
A company called Jet Capsule has designed what it's calling the 'U.F.O. 2.0,' an "Unidentified Floating Object" that is solar-powered and imagines an entirely autonomous life on open waters. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ocean And Sea, Solar Panels, Innovation, and Boat
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New Scientist – News » All UK doctors should join the call to decriminalise drugs
British doctors are being urged to get active in the campaign to end the failed policy of drug prohibition. They can make a difference, says Danny Kushlick [Link]
Mashable » All the ways 'Fantastic Beasts' fits into the sprawling Potter-verse
NEW YORK — For fans who have been poring over Pottermore for years, the tale of Newt Scamander — not to mention American magic in general — is highly familiar. For those whose knowledge begins and ends with a few books and movies, you're going to need a little boning up before Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the latest … [Link]
Mashable » Banksy is now being used as a logo for the French far-right
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has publicly unveiled her logo for the 2017 presidential campaign during a press briefing at her new Paris headquarters. The offices at Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré — just 2 km from the presidential residence the Élysée — are decorated with cult pop figures like Clint Eastwood, Einstein and the Rolling Stones logo — all featuring … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Heroes of the Storm' hero Varian enters the fray
The High King of the Alliance may have met his (supposed) end in World of Warcraft, but his legend lives on in Heroes of the Storm. Varian Wrynn joined the Heroes of the Storm roster on Tuesday, becoming the first multi-class hero in the game. With three heroic abilities instead of the usual two and a unique talent tree, Varian can … [Link]
Mashable » Incredible timelapse captures the speedy repair of Japan's enormous sinkhole
Well, that was quick. Just days after a massive sinkhole swallowed a huge section of a main road in Fukuoka, Japan, the street has reopened for cars and pedestrians. Working around the clock, workers filled the 6,200 cubic meters of the road with sand and cement, and deemed it safe, again, for travel. Watch an impressive timelapse of the city's … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese factory sees crazy demand for Trump masks
In the wake of the presidential election, a Japanese factory is struggling to keep up with the rising demand for Trump masks. It has gone from producing roughly 40 masks a day to over 300. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Japan, Election 2016, President Elect, and Real Time Video [Link]
Mashable » Some other dude named Mike Pence is owning his @mikepence Twitter handle
Governor Mike Pence, a.k.a. the Vice President-elect of the U.S., doesn't own the @mikepence Twitter handle. That's because someone else already grabbed it. And it's a dude who fervently does not support the Vice President to be. SEE ALSO: 'Avengers' cast is assembling against Donald Trump on Twitter Not-famous Pence's perfect pinned tweet, using a quote from Office Space character Michael … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Joins Microsoft's .NET Foundation
Emil Protalinski, writing for VentureBeat:As part of its slew of announcements at its Connect(); 2016 developer event in New York City today, Microsoft unveiled that Google is joining the .NET Foundation. Specifically, Google is becoming a member of the Technical Steering Group, which Microsoft says "reinforces the vibrancy of the .NET developer community" and also underlines "Google's commitment to fostering … [Link]
Mashable » Kristin Wiig and the SNL cast give the #MannequinChallenge new life
Once again, a large group of people are standing as still as possible and somehow finding joy in it. This time, it's the cast of Saturday Night Live. Former cast member Kristen Wiig is hosting this week and rather than a typical spot to promote the show, the crew decided shared their impressive attempt at the #MannequinChallenge while giving us … [Link]
Mashable » David Blaine freaks out Drake and Steph Curry in his new special
Today we are gathered to remember Aubrey "Drake" Graham, who was spooked out of his mind by David Blaine. During last night's premiere of David Blaine: Beyond Magic on ABC, the magician freaked out Drake, Dave Chappelle and Stephen Curry in one fell swoop. SEE ALSO: 30 songs Drake could sing now that he's 30 Warning: if it frightened Drake, it … [Link]
Popular Science » Why thousands of dead fish flooded a New York canal
Animals Caught between a lock and a hard place Locals in Hampton Bays, New York woke up to an odd sight earlier this week. [Link]
Mashable » The 3D-printed 'super bike' could be a bigger deal than you think
At this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, Divergent 3D is showing off a bold new "super bike" design, the Dagger. The motorcycle definitely looks like a showstopper — but the parts it's built out of and the platform that produced it are what really make it special. SEE ALSO: Using 3D printing to help blind people 'see' art The Dagger (which … [Link]
Mashable » Where I see myself in 10 years if 'Fantastic Beasts' is good vs. if it is bad
As a huge fan of the Harry Potter series, I must admit that I have mixed feelings about the upcoming Fantastic Beasts series. While I remain excited for the first film, I cannot seem to shake the feeling that this series could, in fact, be bad. SEE ALSO: 8 strange Patronus results I got from that Pottermore quiz To help myself, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Joins the Linux Foundation
Microsoft today said it is joining the Linux Foundation as a high-paying Platinum member. Linux Foundation executive director Jim Zemlin said, "This may come as a surprise to you, but they were not big fans," describing the two's previous relationship. From a report on TechCrunch: The new Microsoft under CEO Satya Nadella, however, is singing a very different tune. Today's … [Link]
Mashable » Play 'Zelda' IRL with an 'escape room'-style tour in 2017
What would it be like to play a Zelda game in real life? Nintendo will let fans answer that question in 2017 with an "escape room"-style puzzle called "Defenders of the Triforce." The eight-city U.S. tour — described by Nintendo as the "first wave" of events — will kick off in San Francisco on Jan. 31. SEE ALSO: New 'Legend … [Link]
Mashable » Jaguar could become Tesla's closest competitor — with this fancy, all-electric SUV
Jaguar has released its electric concept car, and while it looks a little bit like a cross between a Dodge and a Tesla, the expected range is pretty awesome. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tesla Motors, Jaguar, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]
Mashable » These spellbinding photos taken by an astronaut will leave you breathless
LONDON — British astronaut Tim Peake has quite literally seen a side of the world that few will ever glimpse. Fortunately, there are cameras, and Tim's a nice guy. SEE ALSO: Award-winning wildlife photos capture unearthly scenes, will mesmerize you In a new book titled Hello, Is This Planet Earth? he shares images taken on board the International Space Station during … [Link]
Mashable » Fullscreen's winter slate features Bret Easton Ellis series, Andrea Russett talkshow
LOS ANGELES — Bret Easton Ellis is making his directorial debut on Fullscreen this winter. Fullscreen announced this week that the American Psycho author's first series The Deleted will launch on Dec. 4. The show, which stars Madeline Brewer, Amanda Cerny and Nash Grier, follows members of a cult in Northern Washington who escape to Los Angeles and go … [Link]
Mashable » Hayes Grier launches book with immersive app
LOS ANGELES — Like many digital influencers, Hayes Grier knew he wanted to write a book. After all, books by Vine and YouTube stars — most of which are autobiographies — have risen to bestseller lists thanks in large part to their fervent fanbases. But Grier, 16, felt he hadn't lived enough of his life to warrant a whole book. That's … [Link]
Popular Science » If aliens invaded, how would we talk to them?
Entertainment The film Arrival offers some clues We asked the linguists who consulted on Arrival why alien languages will be difficult to decipher and how linguists might go about doing so. [Link]
Mashable » What the ACLU and NAACP think of Facebook's 'ethnic affinity' marketing
When ProPublica revealed that Facebook allowed advertisers to target or exclude users by their "ethnic affinity," the social network at first doubled down on defending the practice. "We are committed to providing people with quality ad experiences, which includes helping people see messages that are both relevant to the cultural communities they are interested in and have content that reflects or … [Link]
Slashdot » In 5 Years, Games Experience Will Move From Discrete To Indiscrete, Says EA CEO
The Verge has an insightful interview of Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts. In the wide-ranging interview, Wilson has talked about how the landscape of video games have changed over the years, and where it will be in the next few years. One remarkable comment he has made is about how video games will move from discrete experience that we … [Link]
Mashable » Trucks move entire town to make way for mine in Sweden
A small mining town in Sweden was at the wrong place at the wrong time – its buildings were standing in the way of an expanding iron ore mine. Using specially-fitted Scania trucks, an entire neighborhood of around 30 houses was picked up and towed to a nearby town. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Transport Transportation, Mine, Sweden, and Truck
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Mashable » Test your Harry Potter knowledge before 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' this weekend
Mashed together, we call it "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Hallows." Could be a wicked spin-off, eh? Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jk Rowling [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon loves 'Gilmore Girls' and names his top four characters
Jimmy Fallon, you adorable goofball. Like so many new viewers, the Tonight Show host has been spending his spare moments of 2016 catching up on Gilmore Girls to prepare for the show's Netflix revival. On Tuesday, Fallon listed his top four favorite characters, inviting viewers to do the same on Twitter. #GilmoreGirlsTop4 not allowed to say Rory or Lorelai 4.Taylor … [Link]
Mashable » BET salutes President Obama with beautiful 'Love and Happiness' concert
It’s not even January yet, and everybody already misses Barack Obama. BET hosted their own celebration of the president on the White House's South Lawn last month. The party, which aired on BET on Tuesday, served as, "a love letter to the president and first lady," and included such stars and musical guests as: Jill Scott, Janelle Monaé, Common, Usher, Bell … [Link]
Popular Science » Ace Of Cakes Duff Goldman talks cake hacking
DIY "One time we made a DNA strand 4 feet tall" A Q&A with the Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman, about how he got into cake hacking and DIY. [Link]
Mashable » Facebook discloses more video metrics errors — and promises to do better
Facebook videos are already so abundant on your news feed, and executives have said that your feed could become all video within the next five years. Despite the abundance, Facebook has struggled to accurately report the reach and success of these videos to advertisers and publishers. Back in September, a Wall Street Journal report revealed an error that inflated average viewing … [Link]
Mashable » 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer beats out 'Star Wars' and 'Fifty Shades' for most views in 24 hours
It’s a tale as old as YouTube: The first full Beauty and the Beast trailer shattered first-day records with its Monday release and became the biggest online trailer debut ever. SEE ALSO: 'Beauty and the Beast' Belle is 100 percent Hermione from another dimension Disney's trailer racked up 127.6 million views in its first 24 hours online, and trended on Twitter … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Finds More Ad-Metric Errors, Vows Clarity About Fixes
Facebook said today it has uncovered more miscalculated metrics related to how consumers interact with content from publishers. From an article on Bloomberg, submitted by an anonymous reader: The social-networking company conducted a broad review after discovering three months ago that it had overstated how long people watched videos on its site. The miscalculation wasn't broadly disclosed, sparking some criticism … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Synaesthetes who ‘see’ calendar hint how our brains handle time
People who see calendars laid out in front of their mind’s eye provide clues to how we evolved our ability to mentally navigate through time and space [Link]
Mashable » Twitter's new abuse policy won't get rid of all my trolls, but it'll finally do something
Twitter: the world's greatest platform for breaking news, biting commentary and @Deplorable eggs telling you that you're going to burn in hell. For years, I and tens of thousands of users on Twitter have struggled to handle erratic, sometimes incessant abuse by trolls. They come in a variety of shapes and forms from pictures of fetuses to pleas to have me … [Link]
Mashable » How Trump won an election helped by America's anti-tech Luddites
How’d Donald Trump win the White House? It’s a vexing question with a least a half a dozen good explanations. Among them: a nationalist bent, fear of change, the destruction of the rust belt, blue-collar flight to the right—each one played a substantial role. As did technology. It's supposed to be our magic carpet to a new existence. Automation, globalization, arm-chair … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Takes Counterfeit Sellers To Court For First Time
For the first time, Amazon is taking counterfeit sellers to court. The move comes after several sellers expressed strong concerns about their businesses getting ripped off by Amazon, which is not doing anything to curb distribution of fake, poor quality products on its ecommerce platform. Notably, even Apple had said recently that a lot of its accessories listed on Amazon … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter responds to a dad's desperate plea to help his autistic son
LONDON — A desperate dad has launched a Twitter campaign to find a particular model of cup for his autistic son that he says "keeps him alive." The hashtag #CupForBen has since gone viral as the internet races to find a cup that has been out of production for a decade now. SEE ALSO: 8-year-old autistic boy absolutely slays 'Thriller' dance … [Link]
Mashable » Long Island canal covered by thousands of dead fish
Tens of thousands of fish have died after seemingly suffocating inside a canal in Hampton Bays, New York. The bunker fish were likely chased there by predators and got stuck after the canal gates closed. Their large number drained the oxygen in the water. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, New York, Fish, and Hypoxia [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg's Pinterest account hacked again
For all the things tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has accomplished over the years, properly handling his personal Pinterest account isn’t one of them. SEE ALSO: Don't be like Mark: How to protect your social accounts from being hacked For the second time this year, Mark Zuckerberg’s Pinterest account has been hacked. On Tuesday, notorious hacker group OurMine managed to get hold … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Stranger In a Strange Land' Coming To TV
HughPickens.com writes: EW reports that Paramount TV and Universal Cable Productions are teaming up to develop Robert A. Heinlein's classic 'Stranger in a Strange Land' into a TV series on Syfy. The 1961 sci-fi book, set in the aftermath of a third world war, centers on Valentine Michael Smith, a human born on Mars and raised by Martians, who, as … [Link]
Mashable » The power of public shaming in Trump's America
As it turns out, the voice of the people can still, on occasion, upend the government. It's how a civic official in Clay County, West Virginia lost her job after she called Michelle Obama an "ape in heels" on a Facebook post, which Clay County's mayor commented on, approvingly. The post garnered widespread attention over the weekend after screenshots of the … [Link]
Mashable » There will be three new iPhones in 2017, report claims
Apple will release three variants of its iPhone next year according to a report from the (usually reliable) analytics company KGI Securities. One of the new iPhones will have a 5.5-inch OLED screen, the report (caught by 9to5Mac) says, while the other two will have LCD displays, just like the current iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. SEE ALSO: iPhone 8 might … [Link]
Mashable » Alt-right accounts suspended after Twitter anti-troll announcement
Twitter has suspended a number of accounts linked with the alt-right movement after announcing new features and policy changes in a bid to combat abuse on the platform. The alt-right is a loosely defined group of right-wingers who reject mainstream conservatism. Among the accounts that were suspended is that of Richard Spencer, head of the National Policy Institute think tank. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » The Touch Bar MacBook Pro teardown: Nearly impossible to repair
Remember when you could open up your MacBook Pro yourself and change the disk, add more RAM or replace the battery? Those days are long gone. The folks at iFixit have torn down the 13.3-inch, Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro, and found out that the device is extremely hard to repair on your own. SEE ALSO: This might be the last MacBook … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Napping before an exam is as good for your memory as cramming
Revising for an exam? Students who spend an hour napping do just as well in tests as those who cram – and may even develop a better memory in the long run [Link]
Mashable » Someone created @tinycarebot to make Twitter a healthier place for you
LONDON — In the digital age, it can be truly difficult to disconnect from social media. Whether for work or play, frequent engagement with the online sphere has become a near necessity to navigate the modern world. And sometimes, that necessity can turn into a harmful habit that causes us to neglect our own self-care. Turns out, there's a bot for … [Link]
Mashable » Melania Trump's racy photos land Indian minister in soup
An Indian state education minister has come clean after accusations last week that he might have been watching porn on his phone at a public event. Cops say the minister was only checking out Melania Trump's photos. SEE ALSO: Melania Trump threatens to sue 'People' over sexual misconduct story Karnataka education minister, Tanveer Sait, was accused last week of staring at … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Python for Data Analysis, 2E – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Python for Data Analysis, 2E" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » The 'word of the year' sums up 2016
The annual Oxford Dictionaries "word of the year" can reveal a lot about the world we live in. And this year it's very telling. Last year a "pictograph" was chosen for the first time ever. A "face with tears of joy emoji" 😂 which best represented "the ethos, mood, and preoccupations of 2015. This year the word is "post-truth". Defined as … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim Indonesians tweet support for beleaguered Christian politician Ahok
Indonesians are furiously debating charges of blasphemy against Jakarta governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as "Ahok." SEE ALSO: In the election's aftermath, someone left a very kind note on a mosque door The Christian governor, who's also minority Ethnic Chinese, is being accused of insulting the Koran, after a September speech where he reportedly said Islamic campaigners were wrongly quoting … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat quietly files for huge IPO, reports say
Snap, the company behind social media phenomenon Snapchat, has secretly filed for an initial public offering, multiple reports say. According to Bloomberg, Snap will seek to raise as much as $4 billion an the IPO could value the company anywhere from $25 billion to $35 billion. The Wall Street Journal and Reuters are more conservative, saying the valuation range is $20 … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore now has Wi-Fi enabled bins, but you'll have to deal with ads if you log on
Singapore’s main downtown shopping street, Orchard Road, now has high-tech trash bins with Wi-Fi. You may recognise the solar-powered trash-compacting bins from the Massachusetts-based maker Bigbelly — the company has been selling them for the past decade — and the bins are in 45 cities around the world. However, the Wi-Fi capability is a relatively new add-on for shoppers on Orchard … [Link]
Mashable » Come all ye weary Hufflepuffs, Eddie Redmayne has inspiring words for you
For the house that values noble traits like hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty, Hufflepuff undeniably has something of a bad rap. Yet many of us know a Hufflepuff, love a Hufflepuff, or even ARE a Hufflepuff. And Eddie Redmayne is here to say, that's OK. SEE ALSO: Hufflepuffs finally get their due in hilarious new Harry Potter-inspired play Turns … [Link]
Mashable » How this spoof British TV reporter's rant went viral on alt-right media
A post-U.S. election satirical video by "Jonathan Pie" (a.k.a. British comedian Tom Walker), which went viral on social media over the past week, has been widely covered by right-wing outlets as proof that their view of what liberals think about them is correct. Outlets like Breitbart, Chicks on the Right, Herald Sun, Right Wing News and conservative blog Legal Insurrection have all … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Launches SSD 960 EVO NVMe Drive At 3GB/Sec and Under .50 Per Gigabyte
MojoKid writes: When Samsung announced the SSD 960 PRO and SSD 960 EVO NVMe drives a few months back, their specifications, which included transfer speeds in excess of 3.2GB/s, were among the fastest for consumer-class M.2-based Solid State Drives currently. Testing proved the SSD 960 Pro to be one of the fastest NVMe drives on the market, and like that … [Link]
Mashable » If 'Harry Potter' characters had modern day technology
LONDON — As the vast majority of the Harry Potter books take place in the deepest, darkest '90s, the characters don't even have computers or mobile phones, let alone the internet. It's a good job they can do magic, in fact, otherwise they'd have literally no way of keeping themselves entertained. I recently re-read the Harry Potter books, and — aside … [Link]
Mashable » The ugly face of India's demonetization: Dozens of deaths
India’s surprise announcement last week about invalidation of the country’s most circulated cash is quickly becoming more than just inconvenience for many. Nearly three dozen people have died in the aftermath of India’s bold, surprising move to demonetize its Rs 500 ($7.5) and Rs 1,000 ($15) currency bills overnight last week. SEE ALSO: How India is coping with most of its … [Link]
Mashable » China, India would pick up America's clean energy slack under Trump
China and India stand to benefit if America's progress on clean energy slips under President-elect Donald Trump, energy experts say. Trump has vowed to gut U.S. climate policies that favor wind, solar and other lower-emissions technologies and instead revive the struggling coal sector. But the world's energy market is moving in the opposite direction, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday … [Link]
Mashable » India's futile attempt to go cashless is a reality check for our dream epayments future
One thing that's become evident from India’s surprise move to invalidate its most circulated currency bills is just how utterly unready the country is for epayments. Hundreds of millions of Indians are queuing outside banks and automatic teller machines with dim hopes of actually getting some cash. There isn't enough of it, they know, but no better alternatives are there for … [Link]
Slashdot » Richard Branson Reveals Prototype For Supersonic Passenger Aircraft
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Sir Richard Branson on Tuesday heralded the rebirth of supersonic passenger flights with the unveiling of a prototype aircraft promising 3.5-hour flights from London to New York for an "affordable" $5,000 return. The billionaire Virgin Group founder said his Spaceship company would help Denver-based startup Boom build a new generation of … [Link]
Mashable » Government's new anti-refugee campaign gets a dank makeover
Like that annoying kid who'd always challenge you to an arm wrestle at school, the Australian government loves talking about how strong it is. Usually in three word slogans. In this case, four. It seems like the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull now wants everyone to know about what appears to his latest fave slogan: "Strong Defence. Secure Borders." Big boys. … [Link]
Mashable » Quik-E-Mart owner casually fights off thief with baseball bat
An everyday hero, known only as Denise, fought off a lump-of-wood wielding thief with her own baseball bat Tuesday. Denise was working at the Coorparoo Quik-e-mart in Brisbane, Australia when the would-be armed robber marched into the store. He didn't get far before she leapt into action. In an interview with 7 News Brisbane, Denise told the reporter the perpetrator … [Link]
Mashable » The tax man knows if you're being dodgy about declaring Airbnb biz
Even the taxman has the internet, so it's best not to hide all that cash you earned on Airbnb. To help hosts figure out the confusing world of taxation, Airbnb has teamed up with accountanting firm H&R Block in Australia. As well as discounted services, H&R Block will offer users of the home and room rental service educational materials and tips … [Link]
Mashable » Daring magpie rescue narrated by local Aussie hero
Nigel Williamson of Nigel's Animal Rescue in Victoria, Australia is the saviour of injured and trapped wildlife, offering a helping hand wherever he's needed. One such rescue he uploaded to Facebook Wednesday is so lovely it might make you cry. After several unanswered calls to "wildlife people" for help, he posted, Williamson was called in to free a trapped magpie. … [Link]
Mashable » Pizza delivered by drone? It's been done for real in New Zealand
Look, we'll admit we had our doubts about the wonderfully convenient idea of drone pizza deliveries. But Domino's Pizza says it's done it for real this time. The chain said it made its first commercial delivery in New Zealand to an actual, real human customer on Wednesday at 11:19 a.m. local time. And egads! The drone delivery was even approved by … [Link]
Mashable » Cane toad sausages are a thing that exists because Australia
Kids learn which foods are good for you and which are deadly from their parents. Some animals however, have to go through a process of trial and error when it comes to introduced critters. That's why a group of scientists are working to teach native Australian wildlife to stop eating fatal, non-native cane toads — with cane toad sausages. Yum. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Indiegogo's new platform lets anyone become a venture capitalist
Wannabe venture capitalists who think they have the shrewd business acumen to predict startup success now have a chance to test those skills online. A new platform within Indiegogo lets anyone buy a stake in a fledgling company and earn returns. The fundraiser site is the first major company of its kind to launch an equity crowdfunding arm after a federal … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie slams Trump during surprise speech at Dakota Access Pipeline protest
Sen. Bernie Sanders joined a rally in front of the White House on Tuesday night to speak out against the Dakota Access Pipeline project and he had a message for the new president-elect. SEE ALSO: President Obama is considering rerouting the Dakota Access Pipeline Sanders said Donald Trump "wants this country to become more dependent on fossil fuels." "What we have … [Link]
Mashable » I'm gonna push through: Teacher's chant is inspiring tomorrow's leaders
The future of the United States, and the world, is in safe hands with teachers just like Jasmyn Wright around. Just a day after Donald Trump was announced U.S. president-elect, the Frederick Douglass Elementary school in Philadelphia educator recorded her class chanting an ode to black excellence and an inspiring call to "push through." The teacher told Huffington Post that … [Link]
Mashable » Brush up on your 'Harry Potter' trivia before 'Fantastic Beasts'
This edition of What's the Difference looks at the differences between the Harry Potter movies and books. What's better than this? Maybe some chocolate frogs or Bertie Bott's jelly beans? Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. 
Come all ye weary Hufflepuffs, Eddie Redmayne has inspiring words for you 
Quik-E-Mart owner casually fights off thief with baseball bat 
Daring magpie rescue narrated by local … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new website lets you play with its experimental AI projects
Google is letting users peek into some of its most experimental artificial intelligence projects. The company unveiled a new website Tuesday called A.I. Experiments that showcases Google's artificial intelligence research through web apps that anyone can test out. The projects include a game that guesses what you're drawing, a camera app that recognizes objects you put in front of it and … [Link]
Mashable » How a Kiwi designer made a Maori-inspired premiere gown for 'Moana' star
Moana will feature Disney's first Polynesian princess, so you'd hope the film remains true to the cultures of Polynesia, both on and off the screen. For the premiere, Kiwi fashion designer Kiri Nathan adhered to Kawa and Tikanga (protocols of Māori customs and ethics) when creating a dress for the voice actor playing Moana, Auli’i Cravalho. A cobalt blue gown, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple had to buy many of its old products for its pricey design book
Apple’s book — yes, book — Designed by Apple in California, which looks back at 20 years of Apple's product design, goes on sale on Nov. 16. And yes, it's expensive ($300 for the large copy and $200 for the small copy) just like Apple's devices. It's strange for Apple to release a book that, well, celebrates itself. As soon as … [Link]
Mashable » Trump gets ghosted by New Zealand PM because earthquakes will do that
Sitting by the phone waiting for your boo to call is a situation we can all relate to. Now replace yourself with the New Zealand prime minister, and replace your boo with president-elect Donald Trump. But in this scenario, your booty call is actually a political obligation that you can't fulfil because an earthquake devastated your South Island. Still with us? … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Scientists Become First To Use CRISPR Gene-Editing On Humans
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Popular Mechanics: A team of Chinese scientists from Sichuan University in Chengdu have become the first to inject a person with cells modified with the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9. The trial involved modifying a patient's own immune system cells to make them more effective at combating cancer cells and then injecting them back into … [Link]
Mashable » Tony Romo gets emotional in speech about losing starting job to Dak Prescott
Starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is quite possibly the most glamorous position in all of American sports. It's not a gig you'd expect someone to give up without a fight. But longtime Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo did just that Tuesday — to an NFL rookie, no less — with a speech that left the sports world gasping for superlatives. We'll … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's CEO wants bots and AI in every home
While his feet may have been in Sydney, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's head was firmly in the clouds. Or rather, his own cloud — the company's cloud computing service Azure. In Australia for a Microsoft Developers conference, Nadella laid out his main theories for the digital future: Mobile-first and cloud-first. And bots. Did we mention bots? SEE ALSO: Inside Microsoft's plan … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of dead fish fill Long Island canal
It was hard not to miss — and smell — thousands of dead fish in a Long Island canal this week. SEE ALSO: Russian fishing boat finds an enormous surprise in their fishing net Huge numbers of bunker fish washed up in the Shinnecock Canal in the Hamptons on the far east side of the New York island Monday morning. They … [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' heroes receive big changes with Sombra release
Along with the arrival of Sombra in Overwatch, several heroes received some potentially game-changing tweaks in Tuesday's patch. Blizzard released the patch notes shortly after the update went live, detailing the release of Sombra, the new Arcade mode and Arcade-only map Ecopoint: Antarctica, minor bug fixes and changes to hero balancing. The patch is live for players in all regions and … [Link]
Popular Science » How Jaguar cloned a legendary supercar from 1957
Cars How to recreate auto tech from 60 years ago. In reverse engineering tech from 60 years ago, Jaguar has to be innovative about being retro. Read on. [Link]
Mashable » Airline named the best in the world 4 years in a row is also the funniest
New Zealand is a place that's best known for Lord of the Rings and being really good at rugby, but they can sure cobble together a world-class airline too. Air New Zealand has been named the world's best airline by airlineratings.com at the site's Airline Excellence Awards. It's the fourth time in row the Kiwis have taken out the prize. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Snapchat Files For IPO
According to sources familiar with the matter, Snapchat has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at $25 billion, making it the largest IPO since Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group went public two years ago. Reuters reports: Snapchat filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the U.S. Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. Companies with … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' parody is out to shame your water bottle use
Recycling activism just got a GoT spin. 'Shame or Glory' is a parody Game of Thrones advertisement from the people at SodaStream. Using that scene from the HBO show, an unassuming consumer is paraded through the streets, shamed for the environmental crime of buying plastic-bottled fizzy water. According to a statement from SodaStream, over half of Australians don't even attempt … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Takes $70 Gigabit Offer Away From Cities Near Chicago
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: When Comcast brought its gigabit cable Internet service to the Chicago area in August, it gave customers in some parts of Chicago and nearby towns the option of subscribing for $70 a month — half off the standard, no-contract price of $140. Though the $70 gigabit offer required a three-year contract, … [Link]
Mashable » Guess which gender is more likely to be verified on Twitter? We'll wait.
The blue checkmark of a verified account has become a marker of legitimacy on Twitter. Yet, like other invented status symbols, it seems men are more likely to have one. It's difficult to determine just how many verified men there are versus women on the site — Twitter does not request gender during signup or the verification process. But data pulled … [Link]
Mashable » Grumpy man interrupts TV interview to rant about meddling young people
It’s difficult to be heard in an ever-changing modern world. Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. On national television. That was the case in Queensland, Australia on Tuesday, when an elderly man took his concerns about the damned pesky youth straight to the top…of a media scrum. SEE ALSO: Offensive and 'sexist' camper vans to be banned … [Link]
Mashable » Trump’s America will also be a new golden age of activism
Barely a week has passed since the election of Donald J. Trump — and liberals are preparing for the fight of their lives. To defeat what they consider a radical presidential agenda without parallel in modern American history, they've already begun donating to favorite causes, coordinating protests and volunteering at an unprecedented level. Nonprofits and advocacy organizations, including the ACLU, the … [Link]
Mashable » This store is getting trolled hard over its Christmas ad
The Sainsbury's 2016 Christmas advert, with its cheery animation and the sweet singing voice of James Corden, has gone down a storm since it was released on Sunday. But not everyone is a fan. SEE ALSO: This man's flirty exchange with a customer service rep escalated hilariously The advert, which at the time of writing has well over 2 million views … [Link]
Mashable » NYC taxi driver pin-up calendar will make you want to hail a cab immediately
Ah, New York City taxi drivers. They're our best friends when we're drunk, and our worst enemies when we're sitting in traffic running late for work. Because Uber is creating less of a demand for yellow taxi drivers, a group of them have turned to a side job: modeling. That's right – the 2017 NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar is here, featuring … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Flash' star Keiynan Lonsdale wants Barry and Wally to be a speedy team too
Fans of DC Comics know just how important the relationship between Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and Wally West (Keiynan Lonsdale) is for both characters, and this week's episode of The Flash brings Wally one step closer to embracing his superhero destiny. In The Flash comics, Wally originally served as Barry's sidekick, Kid Flash, before becoming his successor. He took over Barry's … [Link]
Mashable » Katie Ledecky casually waits 35 seconds for everyone else to finish college race
Katie Ledecky won four gold medals and set two world records in Rio this summer, but all she wanted was to be a college kid. The Stanford University freshman passed up millions in potential endorsement deals by choosing not to go pro, instead honoring her commitment to Stanford. Ledecky wanted the college experience — going to class, swimming with her friends, etc. … [Link]
Mashable » Is this satire or reality? Neo-Nazis declare New Balance the 'official shoes of white people'
The line between parody and reality is a difficult one to define in these darkly farcical modern times, which so often feel like a trip through the wrong looking glass. Our latest exhibit: A Neo-Nazi blog declaring New Balance the "official shoes of white people." Yes, that's right — the sneakers that were once satirically associated with mainstream Caucasian sartorial sensibilities … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Universe contestant responds to accusations of racism
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following article contains images of deceased persons. A former Miss Australia has defended herself on Facebook, after a trailer for a TV series included quotes from the beauty queen that were deemed racist by many viewers. Renae Ayris, who placed 4th in the Miss Universe contest in 2012, is one … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's New 15-Inch MacBook Pros Have Storage Soldered To the Logic Board
yoink! writes: The integration loop is complete. Apple's, admittedly very fast, PCIe storage modules are now built right into the main boards of their 15-inch, Touch Bar-equipped, Retina-screened, Thunderbolt 3-ported, MacBook Pros. A few forum posts over at MacRumors reveal the skinny on the quiet removal of the last user-upgradable component of their professional-series laptops. From the report: "MacRumors reader … [Link]
Mashable » Kids riding on trains for the video views aren't thrilling cops
Many of us did dumb stuff while we were young. Such is the folly of youth. But this so-called "gang" is gaining a bunch of attention for posting their dumb stuff online. They've called themselves the Sky High Idiots, and they've been busy riding on the backs and roofs of trains in Melbourne, Australia, just for the thrills. SEE ALSO: Australians … [Link]
Mashable » This surreal image of Saturn is not a painting
Saturn is perhaps the most photogenic planet in our solar system, and a new photo taken by the Cassini spacecraft shows the world off in a big way. Bands of clouds look like they were painted on the planet in the new photo, which shows Saturn's north pole dominated by the planet's hexagonal jet stream surrounding the "hurricane-like storm" at the … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter imagines Trump narrating 'Planet Earth' for the lulz
“Beautiful river. Beautiful. Water coming out of its gulf. Water coming out of its whatever." It's not hard to imagine President-elect Donald Trump saying that … if he was narrating a nature documentary in a parallel universe. That musing about the Mississippi River and other hilarious tidbits have emerged from #TrumpNarratesPlanetEarth, perhaps the only funny thing after his victory at the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 80,000 reindeer have starved to death as Arctic sea ice retreats
Knock-on effects of weather have frozen snow in recent years, causing tens of thousands of reindeer to starve – and stoking fears of more famine to come this year [Link]
New Scientist – News » Creative cockatoos skilfully make tools from different materials
A parrot genius known to make tools has now shown that it does this with a specific purpose in mind, making useful items from twigs, wood and cardboard [Link]
Mashable » Google translations get a major boost from artificial intelligence
Google just made a major upgrade to its Translate app. The company is now using a new technology called neural machine translation — which aims to make computer-generated translations more similar to those done by humans — to power its translations in seven new languages. Google says the update should make translations in those languages much more accurate and easier to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Sing' for your Thanksgiving dessert: AMC is screening the musical for free
LOS ANGELES — For those who can't wait until Christmas to Sing, there'll be a hot mic waiting right after Thanksgiving. AMC Theatres is screening the musical 'toon for free on Saturday, Nov. 26, a full month before its nationwide release on Dec. 21. But set an alarm: you'll have to get in line early. SEE ALSO: The Apocalypse stories aren't … [Link]
Slashdot » Cybersecurity CEO Gets Fired After Threatening To Kill Trump On Facebook
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Mashable: A San Diego CEO was fired after saying on Facebook that he would get a "sniper rifle" and "kill the president-elect." Matt Harrigan, CEO of the cybersecurity firm PacketSled, posted the comments on his personal Facebook page, but they ended up on Reddit where Trump supporters found the comments and mobilized to … [Link]
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