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 » Madeleine Albright to millennial voters: Where were you?
SAN FRANCISCO — Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who campaigned for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, isn't mincing words when it comes to younger voters. "I think a lot of the millennials have to ask themselves: where were they?" Albright told Mashable in a post-election interview. "Millennials that, for whatever reason, did not vote, have to analyze … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX's bold plan to deliver worldwide internet with 4,425 satellites
SpaceX has big plans for bringing internet to locations around the world, and it all starts in space. The Elon Musk-founded company just filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission that lays out its vision for using thousands of satellites in orbit to beam internet down to the world. "The system is designed to provide a wide range of broadband … [Link]
Slashdot » Music Torrent Site What.CD Has Been Shut Down
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: What.cd, an invite-only music torrent website first launched in 2007, has been shut down after a raid by French authorities. The private tracker offered free (and often illegal) access to a massive, deeply thorough collection of music and was popular among audiophiles for its strict rules around quality and file formats. … [Link]
Mashable » There's already a plan to fight Trump's Muslim registry, and it's brilliant
Throughout Trump's campaign, the candidate promised he would start a Muslim registry, and now that promise looks increasingly likely to become real. On The Kelly File last night, Megyn Kelly interrogated a Trump surrogate, Carl Higbie, who alleged that the Trump campaign had judicial precedent for establishing a Muslim registry in World War II Japanese internment camps. Higbie's terrifying observation quickly … [Link]
Mashable » United's new tickets ban use of overhead bins
Airlines charge for just about everything these days, from luggage to snacks, but there are one or two things that are thankfully still included in the ticket price. The use of an overhead bin for your bag is no longer one of those things. United Airlines is set to be the first major U.S. carrier to prevent some customers for using … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Launches Firefox Focus, a Stripped-Down Private Browser For iOS
Krystalo quotes a report from VentureBeat: Mozilla today launched a new browser for iOS. In addition to Firefox, the company now also offers Firefox Focus, a browser dedicated to user privacy that by default blocks many web trackers, including analytics, social, and advertising. You can download the new app now from Apple's App Store. If you're getting a huge feeling … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla-SolarCity clean energy powerhouse gets official approval
Tesla’s shareholders approved its acquisition of SolarCity on Thursday, taking a big step toward the creation of what Elon Musk says will be the world's clean energy powerhouse. More than 85 percent of Tesla's shareholders approved the deal, the company said in a press release. The transaction will be completed in the "coming days." The two companies agreed to the acquisition … [Link]
Mashable » This magical notebook will sync your scribbles to your iPhone
The 'Slice Planner' uses computer vision and augmented reality to digitize written information and sync it across devices. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Slice Planner, Invention, Kickstarter, and Calendar Apps [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pluto may have tipped over when Charon tugged at its heart
The iconic heart-shaped feature on Pluto is so dense that it could have led to the entire dwarf planet swivelling over time [Link]
Mashable » Watch out Kylie Jenner, North West is coming for your makeup throne
North West has a long time before she has to figure out any sort of career plans, but thanks to supportive family members like Khloé Kardashian, she might have found her calling. Aunt Khloé shared a couple of sweet Snapchats of her niece taking over for her usual glam squad, making for a beautiful bonding moment. SEE ALSO: Kylie Jenner warns … [Link]
Slashdot » AOL To Cut 500 Workers To Narrow Focus On Mobile, Video
According to a report from Bloomberg, AOL is firing as many as 500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on mobile, video and data. The move comes a year after Verizon acquired the company for $4.4 billion. Bloomberg reports: The layoffs are occurring in all of AOL's business units, said the person, who asked not to be … [Link]
Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio visited a Scottish cafe and nobody could cope
Remember when George Clooney paid a visit to Scotland last year and everybody lost their minds? Well, history is repeating itself. SEE ALSO: 13 reactions that prove George Clooney mania is sweeping Scotland On Thursday, Leonardo DiCaprio paid a visit to a Scottish cafe called Home, which is part of a homeless charity connected to the sandwich shop Clooney visited when … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things most people don't know about the early animation success of 'Toy Story'
You’ve got a friend in us, because we’ve rounded up seven little-known facts about the Toy Story franchise so you can impress all the Pixar fans in your life. To infinity… and beyond! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Pixar, Toy Story, Things You Didn T Know, and Cinefix [Link]
Mashable » Elderly man gets a kick out of pretending to have a flu shot phobia
When you're old, you can get a pass to pull pranks on pretty much anyone. So this guy decided to pull a prank on his nurse while getting a flu shot. As the owner of this video explains: "My 93-year-old dad is a practical joker and loves to harass [sic] the nurses whenever possible. He was being his usual funny … [Link]
Mashable » News anchor attempts to draw a cannon, draws something NSFW instead
When we're lucky, live television produces some hilarious gems. On Wednesday morning, Seattle news anchor Kaci Aitchison was in the middle of a seemingly innocent game of Google AI's new game, "Quick, Draw!" when things went awry. The game gives players 20 seconds to draw something before the computer guesses what it is, kind of like Pictionary, but with Google's … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla and SolarCity Merger Gets Approval From Shareholders
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: Shareholders for SolarCity and Tesla voted Thursday to approve merging the two companies. "Tesla's shareholders have overwhelmingly approved our acquisition of SolarCity," said a statement from Tesla sent to CNBC. "Excluding the votes of Elon and other affiliated shareholders, more than 85% of shares voted were cast in favor of the acquisition. … [Link]
Mashable » 7 signs the news you’re sharing is fake
Fake news is like the living dead of new media. It is unkillable. Even after Facebook and Google finally agreed to strip away the financial incentive driving the creation of this garbage, it continues to flood our Facebook feeds and thrive in Google search results. SEE ALSO: It’s time to stop blaming Facebook for fake news It's time to face the … [Link]
Mashable » Fantastic drinks and how to make them for all your Harry Potter party needs
Accio a stiff drink. If Wizard Prohibition — which, yes, is a very real thing in the Harry Potter universe — is getting you down, conjure up these drinks to get in the mood for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which opens Nov. 18. Here are four cocktails that will put you in a magical mood. Please adjust the … [Link]
Slashdot » German Minister: Facebook Should Be Treated Like a Media Company Rather Than a Technology Platform
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Germany's Justice Minister says he believes Facebook should be treated like a media company rather than a technology platform, suggesting he favors moves to make social media groups criminally liable for failing to remove hate speech. Under a program that runs until March, German authorities are monitoring how many racist posts reported … [Link]
Mashable » NBA player delivers flawless Conor McGregor impression
With 14 seconds on the clock and the Memphis Grizzlies down by one point, center Marc Gasol sank a three-pointer that ended up being the game-winner against the Los Angeles Clippers. What followed was a flawless impression of UFC fighter Conor McGregor's infamous walk. But the McGregor gag didn't stop there. SEE ALSO: Conor McGregor fan gets sweet revenge after fighter … [Link]
Mashable » Watching Hillary Clinton lose made women feel worse about their own careers
After watching a woman who prepared for the job for 30 years lose out to a man with no experience in last week's presidential election, women are questioning their own career prospects. A survey by the career website InHerSight found that 76 percent of women felt worse about their own careers after seeing the election results. The site asked 750 women … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart says Trump is 'a reaction' to both Democrats and Republicans
Jon Stewart has some choice words to say about both Republicans and Democrats. In making his press rounds to promote his new book, The Daily Show: An Oral History, the longtime political comedian was asked by Charlie Rose of CBS This Morning about his reaction to the surprising victory of President-elect Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: Trump’s America will also be a … [Link]
Mashable » More Beatles jams are headed to Netflix with Season 2 of 'Beat Bugs'
LOS ANGELES — The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour is headed to the Beat Bugs' garden. Mashable got an exclusive look at the Season 2 trailer for the Australian-Canadian animated children's television series, created by Josh Wakely. The show follows five bugs who are best friends. They search for life lessons in an overgrown suburban backyard. SEE ALSO: Check out the … [Link]
Mashable » Holderness Family parodies 'My House' to save you from post-election Thanksgiving hell
Thanksgiving is coming up, so it's time to prepare for your family's annual political debate. In their latest video, the Holderness Family parodies Flo Rida's "My House" to give us some practical advice to avoid an all-out war commencing around the holiday dinner table. (Spoiler: you should definitely just watch football.) Honestly, we'll give anything a try. 
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Popular Science » China's deep spacecraft will be guided by X-ray pulses from distant stars
Blog: Eastern Arsenal The country is launching the first satellite in the world that won't be guided from Earth. China launches the first satellite in the world that won't be guided from earth, but rather by the powerful x-ray pulses of distant stars. [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling just dropped 'Fantastic Beasts' hints on Twitter
J.K. Rowling is just as excited about Fantastic Beasts as the rest of us. SEE ALSO: 7 magical things you forgot from the 'Fantastic Beasts' Harry Potter textbook On Wednesday evening, as more people have had a chance to watch the film (it opens Friday, but there have already been premieres and screenings), Rowling has taken to Twitter to share her … [Link]
Mashable » Klay Thompson casually swigs a beer during post-game interview
With phony trade rumors swirling and a rough performance this week, it makes sense that Klay Thompson could use a cold one. After the Golden State Warriors win over Toronto on Wednesday, Thompson casually took a swig of Coors Light during a post-game interview. His team edged out a 127-121 victory, but Thompson missed eight of his 11 three-point attempts. He … [Link]
Mashable » This cheap, folding helmet is exactly what bike-sharing programs need
This folding helmet might be the ultimate accessory for bike-sharing programs. It's made of paper, lightweight, collapsible (and thus easy to carry) and cheap to produce. Paper isn't exactly known for being protective, but the EcoHelmet hopes to challenge that perception with this helmet's design. As recipients of the 2016 award, the product has officially made believers out of British … [Link]
Mashable » Signs your friend just bought a GoPro
GoPro cameras are cool, but whenever someone first buys one, no one wants to be around them. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Gopro, Body Cams, Office Life, and Friends
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Mashable » This foldable, eco-friendly helmet just won a prestigious design award
The 'EcoHelmet' is a biodegradable, foldable helmet that will hopefully hit public bike stations in major cities soon. The design just won the Jason Dyson Award that will help further develop the invention. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Bike Safety, Foldable, Bike Helmet, and Eco Friendly [Link]
Mashable » Soothe your broken heart with a vintage 'Bizarre Love Triangle' cover
It's Thursday, which means it's Postmodern Jukebox Video Day. Today's PMJ cover is of New Order's '80s punk rock song "Bizarre Love Triangle" sung in the style of Burt Bacharach. Bacharach is known for songs including "Wishin' and Hopin' " and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," as well as the Broadway musical Promises, Promises. So basically, this cover sounds absolutely … [Link]
Mashable » The latest 'Survivor' castaway owns his villain role
There’s no denying that Taylor Lee Stock played the game of Survivor on his own terms. The frequently goofy scoundrel and one half of the now-defunct "FigTayls" power couple had his torched snuffed at the end of the latest episode. It was an expected outcome, and a distinct shift away from the surprises of recent weeks. SEE ALSO: 10 great 'Survivor' … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron James gives Smithsonian $2.5 million to honor Muhammad Ali
King James is paying tribute to “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali. NBA star LeBron James, along with his business partner Maverick Carter and the LeBron James Family Foundation, teamed up to donate $2.5 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The money will go toward an exhibit on Ali — who died in June — and will … [Link]
Mashable » White nationalists: Not handling their Twitter apocalypse well
White nationalists on Twitter are readying themselves for a life without the social network. Several prominent members of the "alt-right" were banned from the platform on Tuesday, including Richard Spencer, whom some consider to be the "father" of the internet-savvy white nationalist movement. SEE ALSO: White House, meet white nationalist: Steve Bannon gets top Trump job "The thing that really gets … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter CEO apologizes for white supremacy ad
Twitter’s crackdown on hate speech isn't turning out to be easy. CEO Jack Dorsey apologized Thursday after the microblogging site hosted an ad that promoted a white supremacy group earlier this week. SEE ALSO: Alt-right accounts suspended after Twitter anti-troll announcement The promoted tweet, spotted by Twitter user Ariana Lenarsky Tuesday and surfaced by Motherboard Wednesday, linked to an article titled … [Link]
Mashable » Apple celebrates the march of technology in grandiose new ad
Apple is introducing the latest iteration of its MacBook Pro with a history lesson. The Cupertino company's new, high concept ad campaign traces the thread of human innovation from the advent of the wheel to the first locomotive all the way through drones and robots. SEE ALSO: We played around with the new MacBook Pro — and here are our 3 … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Chief: Nation-State Made 'Conscious Effort' To Sway US Presidential Election
The head of the US National Security Agency has said that a "nation-state" consciously targeted presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, in order to affect the US election. From an AOL article:Adm. Michael Rogers, who leads both the NSA and US Cyber Command, made the comments in response to a question about Wikileaks' release of nearly 20,000 internal DNC emails … [Link]
Mashable » Rogue founder slams lack of MLG Vegas invite: 'Pretty damn ridiculous'
Top-ranked Overwatch team Rogue have expressed their annoyance with Major League Gaming for not inviting them to the upcoming Overwatch tournament at MLG Vegas. The $100,000 competition is taking place in the Steve Aoki-owned team's city, Las Vegas. MLG Vegas is a two-day competition and esports celebration that will frun Dec. 16-18. Eight teams were selected to participate in the Overwatch … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » W3C Introduces Three APIs for TV Control, Geolocation, and Web Mentions
The W3C has recently announced three APIs that address a number of issues across industries.
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Mashable » 'Life in Pieces' reminds us why you should never work with family
W.C. Fields wisely advised us all to "never work with animals or children," but we'd humbly suggest adding family to that list. Tim (Dan Bakkedahl) learns that lesson in this week's Life in Pieces, when he decides that he wants to fire his wife, Heather (Betsy Brandt), from her receptionist job at his office. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't quite go according … [Link]
Mashable » Steve Aoki-owned Rogue wants to be the 'Overwatch' League team of Las Vegas
Europe’s top pro Overwatch team is "all in" on making Las Vegas the home city for an Overwatch League squad. The celebrity-owned Rogue relocated from Europe to Sin City six months ago, before Steve Aoki's October investment in the team. The hope is that their new home base will let them compete in the U.SOverwatch League. SEE ALSO: Here are the … [Link]
Mashable » What do your cereal and Monsanto herbicide have in common? This chemical.
Dozens of classic snack foods, from Doritos and Cheerios to Oreos and Fritos, may contain traces of glyphosate — the active ingredient in Monsanto's RoundUp herbicide. A new study by Food Democracy Now! found that 29 treats tested in a lab showed levels of glyphosate between 8.02 and 1,123.5 parts per billion. Should this worry consumers? SEE ALSO: 'Erin Brockovich' chemical … [Link]
Slashdot » James Clapper, US Director of National Intelligence, Has Resigned
Reader cold fjord writes: James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, resigned last night. Clapper spent 30 years in military intelligence at the National Imagery and Mapping Agency. He was selected to be the Director of National Intelligence in 2010 with responsibility for 17 US intelligence agencies. Clapper was DNI during the monumental Snowden leaks of documents from NSA and various … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Flash' casts Greg Grunberg in a badass recurring role
Genre favorite Greg Grunberg (of Heroes, Alias and Geeking Out fame) has been tapped for a recurring role on The Flash, Mashable has learned exclusively. Grunberg plays Detective Tom Patterson, who makes his debut in Season 3, episode 7, "Killer Frost," airing Nov. 22. A gruff, stalwart figure at Central City Police Department, Det. Patterson is unwavering in his commitment to … [Link]
Mashable » Brendan Dassey from 'Making a Murderer' won't go free Friday
Earlier this week it looked like Brendan Dassey would be back with his family in time for Thanksgiving, but the nephew of Steven Avery from the Netflix series Making a Murderer will remain in prison after a last-minute appeal. A three-judge panel from a federal appeals court on Thursday blocked Dassey's scheduled early release at the request of the state of … [Link]
Popular Science » One day the gunk on your phone might help put you in jail
Technology It's like a gross chemical selfie It’s not just your cell phone that contains tons of information about you, but the grime of daily life that coats the phone as well. [Link]
Mashable » 'Kong: Skull Island' trailer introduces new monsters and a cukoo John C. Reilly
We may have seen King Kong before, but we've never seen him quite like this. A new trailer has arrived for Kong: Skull Island, the 1970s-set monster movie with striking, Apocalypse Now-level cinematography directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. The film stars Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, John Goodman and Samuel L. Jackson, but we met all of them in the first trailer. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dinosaur-killing asteroid turned planet Earth inside-out
Pulling samples from the Chicxulub crater shows that the impact caused rocks to move like liquid and form pores in which life could flourish [Link]
Mashable » Ballet dancers make Mexico City their stage in stunning photo series
At the start of his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump insisted that "when Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best." Those words, along with many other comments about the people of Mexico and minorities around the world, have shocked many. They've also inspired one man to set out and capture the beauty of Mexico and its people on camera. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fantastic Beasts' fashion line will give you the 1920s wizarding wardrobe of your dreams
If you've been feeling nostalgic for the days of dressing up as Harry Potter characters at midnight movie screenings, this weekend will make you feel like you finally have a Time-Turner. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is finally coming out in theaters this weekend, giving you just enough time to put together the perfect outfit. Luckily, Unique Vintage's Fantastic … [Link]
Slashdot » Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 is Its First 10-Nanometer SoC
An anonymous reader writes: Chipset maker Qualcomm has unveiled its next-gen Snapdragon 835 flagship SOC and confirmed rumors that it will be built by Samsung using its 10-nanometer FinFET process. Compared to the current 14-nanometer Snapdragon 821 (also built by Samsung), the new CPU packs 30 percent more parts into the same space, yielding 27 percent better performance while drawing … [Link]
Mashable » Alfre Woodard, Joan Cusack pop up in new 'Lemony Snicket' trailer
LOS ANGELES — Count Olaf is ready to unleash his wrath. In a new trailer for Netflix's Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, the Baudelaire orphans' evil guardian (played by Neil Patrick Harris) prepares to torment the children through a series of chores. The Netflix newcomer is an adaptation of a series of books penned by Lemony Snicket (aka … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists just synthesized the deadly toxin of an adorable frog
Health Death in a test tube A team of researchers has devised a way to synthesize the toxin, as well as its enantiomer, a mirror-image version of BTX. [Link]
Mashable » This supposedly 'secret' iPhone flaw is actually a feature
For the most part, iPhones are pretty secureiMessages are encrypted end-to-end and Apple can't read them. A new report from The Intercept, however, claims your iPhone's call history is being "secretly" sent to Apple and saved to iCloud for up to four months. It's a mighty scary-sounding report, but there's really nothing to worry about. Here's why. SEE ALSO: Apple's iMessage … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's Twitter bots turned out on Election Day
Donald Trump’s supporters made a surprisingly strong showing on Nov. 8, and not just at polling places in the rust belt. Twitter bots accounted for nearly a quarter of all postings that included hashtags related to the election, according to an analysis by researchers at Corvinus University, Oxford, and the University of Washington published on Thursday. They found that pro-Trump hashtags got five times as much traffic from automated … [Link]
Slashdot » LinkedIn Blocked By Russian Government
LinkedIn's network just got a little smaller: Russia's communications regulator ordered ISPs to block access to the business networking company on Thursday. From a report on PCWorld: Roskomnadzor made the order after a Moscow appeal court last week upheld an earlier ruling that LinkedIn breached Russian privacy laws. Tagansky district court ruled against LinkedIn on Aug. 4, following a complaint … [Link]
Mashable » Inmates at an Alabama prison made their own #MannequinChallenge
Everyone is doing the #MannequinChallenge nowadays — including the residents of one Alabama prison. Cal Lilcal Jackson posted a video to Facebook Nov. 13 of inmates at an Alabama prison performing the challenge. That usually entails people standing perfectly still doing various activities while the camera operator pans around them. In this particular one, the inmates mimicked the activities of their … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new drawing game is fun even if you can't draw
Back in the Stone Age, before we were all completely plugged in and focused on our gadgets at all times (you know, like, 2002), people would get … bored. Of course, everyone still finds themselves bogged down by dull moments throughout the day, even with the brightly-lit screens of their devices jockeying for attention. SEE ALSO: 11-year-old girl wins Google's doodle … [Link]
Mashable » How to improve your Facebook feed, so we see the next Trump coming
What would've happened if America had seen this coming? For a large mass of the world, the election of Donald Trump was unfathomable mere hours before it happened. Helping that along were a slew of polls along with nonstop commentary—from experts, entertainers and laymen—indicating Hillary Clinton as a superior candidate, on course for a cake-walk of a win. They were wrong, … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb isn't just about booking a room anymore
LOS ANGELES — Airbnb wants to take a much more active role in planning your vacation. The company is launching a redesigned version of its app with a new Trips feature that allows users to plan out their entire trip, not just their their accommodations, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced at the company's annual Airbnb Open conference Thursday. Airbnb is rolling … [Link]
Popular Science » Balloon-Bodied Bipedal Bot Bounces Beautifully
Technology For robots, walking on two legs is hard. Helium helps. Ballon-bodied robot is light weight and balanced. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stopping brain protein from turning rogue prevents Alzheimer’s
Interfering with a crucial protein in mice can stop it turning bad – a trick that seems to prevent Alzheimer’s and may explain why other treatments have failed [Link]
Mashable » Enjoy draft beer anywhere with this portable tap
The 'Fizzics Waytap' is a portable tap system that turns any bottled or canned beer into a draft-quality brew. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Appliance, Gadgets, Techonology, and Indiegogo
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Popular Science » Human patient treated with CRISPR gene editing for the first time
Health Chinese researchers hope the tool will help fight cancer Researchers in China have tested gene editing with the CRISPR technique in humans for the first time, offering a potential new treatment for lung cancer. [Link]
Popular Science » China to Trump: Actually, no, we didn't invent climate change
Environment An inconvenient truth Trump spent his first week as president-elect appointing other officials who think climate change is a hoax and pondering the best ways to take down the Paris climate… [Link]
Mashable » Black Friday loses steam, but crowds should still be gigantic
Amazon has transformed the traditional Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals into a two-month-long ordeal in an effort to drive more online sales. But shoppers are still expected to head out in droves this year post-Turkey Day. That said, foot traffic to brick and mortar sales shops on Black Friday is expected to decrease by 3.5 percent compared to last year, … [Link]
Mashable » Recalling great football moments from 5 English Premier League clubs
The English Premier League has its name for a reason. It's pretty premier. It's easily one of the world's topmost competitive football leagues, and has been entertaining millions annually for decades. The teams are able to draw the top talent from all over the world, and the love and adoration supporters feel for their respective teams is arguably unrivaled in comparison … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Stops Collecting WhatsApp User Data in Europe After Government Pressure
Facebook has stopped collecting WhatsApp user data across Europe, bowing to pressure from privacy watchdogs across the continent. The shift in policy means that European users of the messaging app will no longer have information — including phone numbers — relayed to Facebook, but the social network says it may only be a temporary suspension while the laws are debated. … [Link]
Mashable » Signs your friend just bought a GoPro
This is what can happen when your friend decides to buy a GoPro. 
Shirtless hero risks life to save a dog that fell through a pond's thin ice 
Incredible 9-year-old nails Michael Jackson's moves at a talent show 
Short grandma tries to put a baby in crib and fails miserably 
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Mashable » The House GOP just took the whitest selfie ever
A closed-door meeting between Vice President-elect Mike Pence and GOP members of the House of Representatives concluded with the whitest selfie ever (at least since the last GOP selfie). SEE ALSO: Some other dude named Mike Pence is owning his @mikepence Twitter handle Mike Pence, naturally, was in control of the selfie stick when he snapped this shot of the predominantly … [Link]
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Mashable » This badass woman is about to set an astronaut record
When NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson flies to space on Thursday, she will become the oldest woman ever in space. Whitson, who has flown to space twice previously, will launch to the International Space Station at 3:20 p.m. ET from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. At 56 years old, Whitson beats out astronaut Barbara Morgan, who was 55 when she flew to … [Link]
Mashable » Did a fake news writer hand Trump the White House?
While the wave of real stories surrounding the role of hoax news stories on social media in the recent presidential election have included stunning revelations, none are as insane as the claims one of the most prolific hoaxers made in a chat with the Washington Post. SEE ALSO: Hey, Facebook: Social media really can change what people believe The Post talked … [Link]
Mashable » Shirtless hero risks life to save a dog that fell through a pond's thin ice
An unnamed Russian man saved the day after a dog fell through the ice into a freezing pond and was unable to escape. Alexander Levashov came upon the scene and started filming the freezing canine while he waited for emergency crews to arrive, when suddenly a shirtless man started running towards the dog. The man laid down on the ice … [Link]
Slashdot » Stephen Hawking: We Might Have 1,000 Years Left on Earth
Stephen Hawking says the only way humankind can escape mass extinction is to find another planet. And the clock is ticking. From a report on USA Today:During a speech at Britain's Oxford University Union, Hawking detailed the history of man's understanding of the universe and reiterated that the future of humankind lies in space. "We must also continue to go … [Link]
Mashable » Incredible 9-year-old nails Michael Jackson's moves at a talent show
The moonwalk is no easy feat, unless you're an amazing dancer and obsessed with Michael Jackson. This 9-year-old kid stole his local talent show when he danced it out to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." He mastered many of Jacksons's iconic dance moves: tipping his hat, dancing on his toes and of course, the moonwalk. He even dressed up like the … [Link]
Mashable » Brit with biscuit in hand bungee dunks it in tea 230 feet below
24-year-old Simon Berry now holds a Guinness World Record for the highest dunk of a biscuit by a bungee jumper. Berry, from Sheffield, U.K., obviously dipped his biscuit in a cup of tea with a Union Jack logo. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Uk, United Kingdom, Guinness World Records, and Tea [Link]
Mashable » Can 'free speech' be 'moderated'? Yes.
Editor’s note: This essay was originally published in on July 19, 2016 on Medium. It has been republished here in light of recent and somewhat related events. Can what we call free speech be moderated when expressed on today’s globally connected communication platforms, and do so without limiting the very openness and freedom that these platforms provide? Yes. Really. In this … [Link]
Mashable » How the tech world's immaturity handed Trump the election
Too little, too late, Facebook and Twitter. Thanks for nothing, Wikileaks. In the wake of Donald Trump's shock election, there's been a reckoning over the role of social media enabling the spread of fake news and online abuse that disproportionately helped the GOP candidate. But it took nearly a week before that outrage reached the ears of the men responsible. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » World's largest LEGO store joins London's Leicester Square attractions
LONDON — The world's largest LEGO Store has arrived in London's Leicester Square. And in case you'd forgotten which city it's in, the store has included some truly impressive themed LEGO models of the Tube, Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben, and a red telephone box to remind you. SEE ALSO: Lego will no longer give away free toys with the Daily … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Explores Making iPhones in the US, Finds 'the Cost Will More Than Double': Nikkei
Apple is exploring the idea of making iPhones in the United States. But the company has realized that it will cost more than double to make the shiny new gadgets at home, according to a report on Japan-based outlet Nikkei. From the report:Key Apple assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn Technology Group, has been studying the possibility … [Link]
Mashable » Short grandma tries to put a baby in crib and fails miserably
Baby monitors are typically used to make sure the little one is safe, but sometimes the cameras capture things that are just downright hilarious. Valerie Routh Sharp, 61, was lovingly putting her granddaughter down to sleep last Friday when she had a bit of an accident. Sharp's daughter, Nikki Sharp Bishop explains on Facebook that her mother is five feet … [Link]
Mashable » Thank you, C-SPAN, for livestreaming the Trump Tower lobby
President-elect Donald Trump is in the midst of figuring out who is going to help him run the country. Ground zero for his operation is Trump Tower in Manhattan. The lobby has welcomed a near-constant stream of Trump allies and politicians that have come to kiss the ring of the future president. Now, enter C-SPAN, which has set up a livestream … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden challenges Kendall Jenner to eat vile food or tell the truth
Would you rather dish on who you hated in Taylor Swift's squad or drink a glass of bird saliva? In a disgusting game of "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," James Corden forces Kendall Jenner to make that decision. They each draw pretty intense questions from a stack and face off around a table of nauseating delicacies. If … [Link]
Mashable » This magical chessboard is the dream of chess fans everywhere
This is 'Square Off' – probably the coolest chessboard out there. It lets players challenge anyone from anywhere in the world and let's them play in real time, either on the board or through the app. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Technology, Board Games, Chess, and Bluetooth
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Mashable » Lonely, musical dude uses washing machine as his backup band
Buh-dum. Buh-dum. Buh-dum. When a washing machine creates the perfect beat for a hoedown tune, what's a lonely dude to do? For YouTuber Aaron James McAvoy, who says he "could really use a wife sometimes," the answer is film himself singing a made up hoedown tune. Aaron, you don't need a wife. You need to make an extended version of … [Link]
Mashable » The internet is puzzled over how to rescue these doomed plates
Well, this was certainly a conundrum. The internet frantically tried to rescue a set of precariously placed plates after Facebook user Tseng Shao-Tsen posted a photo of them to a Taiwanese community page on Sunday. SEE ALSO: This static sculpture appears, impossibly, to be moving "This is a cupboard that can never be opened," he wrote. Yeah, it did seem like … [Link]
Mashable » 'Trump is Coming' is the most terrifying challenge yet
‘Tis the season for viral challenges and freaking out about politics First there was the Mannequin Challenge, then came the "Andy's Coming Challenge," and now, the funny but terrifying "Trump's Coming Challenge" is here to accurately sum up our post-election mood. SEE ALSO: #AndysComing will make you forget all about the Mannequin Challenge Much like the #AndysComing challenge, in which someone … [Link]
Mashable » You can now fundraise for your favorite nonprofit using Facebook Live
Supporting your favorite cause through social media just got simpler — and you have Facebook to thank. The social media giant rolled out the update on Thursday, which allows users to fundraise for their favorite nonprofits through Facebook Live. The new feature lets users connect fundraiser pages directly to a Live, displaying a donate button and fundraiser progress on the live … [Link]
Slashdot » Britain Has Passed the 'Most Extreme Surveillance Law Ever Passed in a Democracy'
Zack Whittaker, reporting for ZDNet: The UK has just passed a massive expansion in surveillance powers, which critics have called "terrifying" and "dangerous." The new law, dubbed the "snoopers' charter," was introduced by then-home secretary Theresa May in 2012, and took two attempts to get passed into law following breakdowns in the previous coalition government. Four years and a general … [Link]
Mashable » Fighting game extravaganza Evo is heading back to Vegas in July 2017
Get ready Las Vegas, the best fighting game players in the world are heading back for the biggest fighting game tournament in the world. The 2017 Evolution Championship Series is returning to the Mandalay Bay convention center in Las Vegas July 14-16, hosting tournaments for a handful of fighting games with thousands of contestants. Evo released a trailer (above) to … [Link]
Mashable » Lost faith in humanity? Rejoice, Stephen Hawking says we're doomed
If you think you've had enough of humanity after this soul-crushing 2016, Stephen Hawking is here to remind you that we will not probably survive another 1,000 years — unless Elon Musk finds a way to get us to Mars. SEE ALSO: Brexit is so complicated, even Stephen Hawking won't touch it The world-renowned theoretical physicist gave a stark (or relieving) … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook creates Community Help tool so users can aid each other after disasters
Facebook just made it a lot easier for users to find and give help in the wake of crises and disasters. The social media company has created Community Help, a new tool tied to the Safety Check feature that lets users ask for and offer help after marking themselves safe during a crisis. Facebook announced the tool at its first Social … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Safety Check feature now rests solely in the hands of its users
Facebook users no longer need to rely on the social network to activate its main crisis response tool. Safety Check, which lets you tell friends and family that you're safe during an emergency situation or natural disaster, will now be completely triggered by the community instead of the company itself. Facebook announced the shift at its first Social Good Forum in … [Link]
Popular Science » How the internet is changing the way we fight wars
Military The future of warfare Popular Science and XPRIZE are teaming up to explore and explain technologies that make us say "The Future Is Now" in a video series called Future First. [Link]
Slashdot » iPhones Secretly Send Call History To Apple, Security Firm Says
Russian digital forensics Elcomsoft says iPhones send near real-time logs to Apple servers even when iCloud backup is switched off. The firm adds that these logs are stored for up to four months. From a report on the Intercept:"You only need to have iCloud itself enabled" for the data to be sent, said Vladimir Katalov, CEO of Elcomsoft. The logs … [Link]
Popular Science » How a rainstorm killed 61,000 reindeer
Animals Climate change will only make this more common In 2013, 61,000 reindeer died of starvation on a remote peninsula in Siberia, upending the livelihoods of reindeer herders in the region. [Link]
Mashable » Apple expands Hour of Code program to a full week of sessions
You can code all week if you want to. Apple is doubling down on its commitment to Code for Kids, expanding what was originally a single day devoted to hour-long coding classes in its 487 retail stores around the world to a full week of training opportunities. The expansion aligns with Computer Science Week on Dec. 5-11. SEE ALSO: 7 can't-miss … [Link]
Mashable » Miles Teller shines as boxer Vinny Pazienza in triumphant 'Bleed for This'
I know what you’re thinking: Just one year after seeing Michael B. Jordan and Jake Gyllenhaal climb into the ring in Creed and Southpaw, respectively, we're getting another boxing movie starring another young actor eager to prove himself by stepping between the ropes? Well, the difference between those films and Bleed For This is that here, Miles Teller is playing a … [Link]
Mashable » Eero and Alexa let you shut down the internet with your voice
Eero, an increasingly popular network extender for the home, is getting a brain transplant. The hardware, which uses attractive white pods and mesh-network technology to extend and boost internet connections to the furthest corners of your home and property, will remain unchanged. But starting Thursday, Eero is rolling out a software update to all existing devices that will, among other things, … [Link]
Mashable » One-quarter of Americans make money from the gig economy
One-quarter of Americans in some way made money from the gig economy last year, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. Twenty-four percent of those surveyed earned money using a digital platform. Of that segment, 8 percent earned money by completing a job or task (like working for Instacart or Uber). Including some overlap, 18 percent of those … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla 'Easter Egg' Makes the World's Fastest Car Even Faster
The world's fastest-accelerating car is about to get even faster. Tesla's high-end Model S will soon be able to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 2.4 seconds, following a software enhancement next month that shaves off a 10th of a second. That's a new threshold that distinguishes it from any other production car on the road. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chinese tourist town uses face recognition as an entry pass
A face-recognition system built by Chinese web giant Baidu has started to authenticate visitors’ identities as they enter the Wuzhen tourist attraction [Link]
Mashable » 'Stranger Things' artist made a killer poster for 'D&D' web series, 'Force Grey'
No, you're not in some strange mirror-verse where Stranger Things is actually about fantasy cosplayMashable can exclusively reveal that Kyle Lambert, the artist behind the Netflix series' super-cool throwback poster, created this new one for Force Grey: The Lost Episode. Try to guess what his inspiration was. Force Grey: Giants Hunters is a Nerdist web series in which voice actor Matthew … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla Model S P100D will become insanely fast after software update
Tesla’s Model S P100D is already one of the fastest production cars in the world. Announced in August 2016, it goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds (according to Tesla). That's in range with supercars such as the Porsche 918 Spyder, which claims the same acceleration figure. Now, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the fastest Model S will become … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Security Engineer Urges Hackers To Focus Less on Anti-Virus and Intrusion Products
Google senior security engineer Darren Bilby has asked fellow hackers to expend less effort on tools like antivirus and intrusion detection and instead focus on more meaningful defenses such as whitelisting applications. From a report on The Register:The incident responder from Google's Sydney office, who is charged with researching very advanced attacks including the 2009 Operation Aurora campaign, decried many … [Link]
Mashable » This dog and dolphin's love for each other will warm your heart
They say a dog is man's best friend, right? Well, in this case the dog's best friend is a dolphin. Ben the dog and Duggie the dolphin have been gathering quite a fanbase online after a video showing their friendship was posted to the Facebook page "Rare Irish Stuff." SEE ALSO: Polar bear petting and cuddling dog is a sign … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a dog try really, really hard not to bark at the mailman
You know when you really want to give someone a piece of your mind, but decorum holds you back? That's how this dog feels about the mailman. This dog wants to be a good dog. It really does. But when it comes to the mailman, there is just so much to bark at. We recommend just letting it out, dog. … [Link]
Mashable » This is the chip that will power every premium Android phone in 2017
Get ready to hear this one phone spec over and over again in 2017 because it'll tell you if your next Android phone is the best or not. Qualcomm, maker of the chips (technically systems-on-chips, or SoCs) that power most of the world's Android phones, has just announced its next flagship chip, the Snapdragon 835. SEE ALSO: 7 tips for capturing … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian parliament debated controversial use of the word 'fart' (yes, really)
LONDON — Donald Trump just won a controversial election in the United States. Marine Le Pen is gaining traction in France. Women in Saudi Arabia are participating in elections for the first time ever. The world is ablaze with historic political events. Meanwhile, in Canada, the word fart is on the parliamentary agenda. SEE ALSO: UK politicians debate banning 'buffoon' … [Link]
Slashdot » Thanks To the Princess, Han Wasn't Always Solo
rmdingler writes: It seems the chemistry was strong with these two. It is interesting to note how long it took this to emerge, as by today's standards, it doesn't rise to nearly the same level of scuttlebutt. Almost 40 years later, Carrie Fisher told People magazine that she and Harrison Ford had an affair on the set of the 1977 … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this eye-popping visualization of how we shop online for Black Friday
When the time comes for Black Friday shopping, there are two schools of thought. School A is the classic approach: camping out in a line for hours and joining the mad rush to the doors for the battle to claim the best in-house deals of the season the moment the store opens. School B is more modern (and civilized): going … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton wanted to 'curl up' at home after the election
Hillary Clinton made her first appearance after her election defeat to Donald Trump, saying that at times all she wanted to do was "curl up" at home with her dogs. But, turning back the clock to speak with her mother, Clinton also spoke of resilience and never giving up. Read more…More about Mashable Video, United States, Family, Election 2016, and Hillary … [Link]
Mashable » You just cannot unsee this cinnamon roll that looks like E.T.
Cinnamon rolls are great. The perfect combination of fried cinnamon dough with icing glaze is so yummy that it can send you to seventh heaven of taste in just a bite. SEE ALSO: Don't believe your eyes, these intricate dishes are cookies They can also take funny shapes, as Reddit user cheftlp1221 demonstrated in this picture: Recognise that cute Extra-Terrestrial face? … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch some of the most endangered seals caught napping underwater
We used to think they only slept on land in caves, now endangered Mediterranean monk seals have been caught sleeping underwater for the first time [Link]
Mashable » Google Maps may soon let Indians locate clean public toilets
Google might be working with the Indian government to help fix the country’s big sanitation problem. Finding a restroom is hard enough in modern cities, but in India, there’s another problem: finding a clean toilet. To combat this issue, Google is working with India’s Ministry of Urban Development to launch Toilet Locator, according to IBTimes. SEE ALSO: Traveling to India? Check … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch world’s most endangered seals caught napping underwater
We used to think they only slept on land in caves, now endangered Mediterranean monk seals have been caught sleeping underwater for the first time [Link]
Mashable » Even faster charging tech will juice phones from 0 to 50% in 15 minutes
Fact: Nobody likes waiting for their phone to charge up. Which is why phones with Qualcomm's Quick Charge technology are so great because they can fast charge your phone in minutes. To further widen its lead as the industry's No. 1 fast charging technology, Qualcomm has announced Quick Charge 4.0, an even faster charging technology that promises up to 20 percent … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Amazon's heartwarming ad featuring an interfaith friendship
Amid a backdrop of rising hate crimes in the U.S. following the presidential election and the UK after the results of the Brexit referendum in June, Amazon has released a heartwarming advert in the spirit of unity and interfaith friendship. SEE ALSO: James Corden sings in heartwarming ad that will give you all the Christmas feels The TV ad depicts … [Link]
Mashable » This polar bear petting a dog is proof that everything is going to be just fine
A polar bear and a dog were just hanging out by the water in Manitoba, Canada, enjoying the view. The two unlikely friends also shared a cuddle, with the bigger of the two offering a petting paw to his new bestie. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Watercooler Viral, Dog, Polar Bear, and Canada [Link]
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Mashable » Watch Adele go absolutely batsh*t over a bat on stage
LONDON — Adele is known for her on-stage freakouts. But usually, it's the good kind of freakout, like when there's a dog on stage or when a fan proposes at one of her shows. This time, it was a, "THERE'S A BAT IT LANDED RIGHT BY YOUR HEAD IT LANDED RIGHT BY YOUR HEAD OMG THERE'S A FUCKING BAT" kind of … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the delighted residents of the Irish village dubbed 'Trump Town'
LONDON — In a tiny Irish village in west County Clare, the results of the U.S. presidential election appear to have been met with outright delight by several of the residents. Doonbeg — allegedly known as "Trump Town" — is home to Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, one of the U.S. president-elect's many global hotels. SEE ALSO: This Scottish … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn is now being blocked in Russia
Russia’s communications regulator has started to block LinkedIn in the country after a court ruling found the firm guilty of violating data laws. SEE ALSO: Russia tries to kick out LinkedIn Roskomnadzor issued a short statement that cited the August decision of the Moscow District Court to block LinkedIn to protect Russian internet users' data. The ruling was upheld by Moscow … [Link]
Mashable » Megyn Kelly shuts down Trump supporter on Muslim registry 'precedent'
A Trump supporter and former Navy SEAL has cited Japanese internment camps during World War II as a precedent for Trump's proposed Muslim registry — but was immediately shut down by Fox News host Megyn Kelly. SEE ALSO: The empowered alt-right trolls have created a cesspit on Twitter Carl Higbie of the pro-Trump PAC Great America claimed the controversial registry, which … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone camera might get AR features, report says
While Apple has been slow to adopt virtual reality in its gadgets (the company has virtually nothing on that front so far), there's a chance that the company might at least jump on the augmented reality bandwagon. Business Insider, quoting a person familiar with the matter, says Apple plans to build AR features into the iPhone's camera app. SEE ALSO: There … [Link]
Mashable » Metallica and Jimmy Fallon covered 'Enter Sandman' using classroom instruments and it was just epic
Maybe you thought heavy metal and classroom instruments don't make a good musical marriage? Think again. This cheeky version of Metallica classic "Enter Sandman" featuring the band along with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots is groovy AF. SEE ALSO: Jimmy Fallon loves 'Gilmore Girls' and names his top four characters Metallica frontman James Hetfield playing toy clarinet is probably the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The world needs scientific values more than ever
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Slashdot » SpaceX Files FCC Application For Internet Access Network With 4,425 Satellites
An anonymous reader quotes a report from GeekWire: SpaceX has laid out further details about a 4,425-satellite communications network that's expected to provide global broadband internet access, with its Seattle-area office playing a key role in its development. The plan is explained in an application and supporting documents filed on Tuesday with the Federal Communications Commission. In the technical information … [Link]
Mashable » Don't ever tell me 'Harry Potter' is just for kids. You're wrong, and I can prove it.
LONDON — If I catch you saying the Harry Potter books are just "for kids," I will come for you. I don't mean in a violent way or anything — I'm not some kind of Harry Potter-crazed maniac vigilante — but at the very least we will have a mildly heated discussion about whether J.K. Rowling's delightful wizarding series constitutes "children's … [Link]
Mashable » Even India's Hike Messenger is copying Snapchat
It’s not uncommon for tech companies to take inspiration from each other, but in the world of instant messaging apps, it seems to happen on a weekly basis. India’s WhatsApp rival, Hike Messenger today announced it too is bringing a Snapchat Stories-like feature to its product. Prior to this, Instagram added a similar feature — called Instagram Stories — to … [Link]
Mashable » Diner live tweets hellish date and oh boy it's entertaining
Dating can be fun, we guess. But there's plenty of other times where it reaches a new level of torturous hell. Sadly for the romantics out there, this date is definitely in the latter category. For the rest of us, the horrific rendezvous was covered on Twitter in entertaining detail by user Kelly Fine on Wednesday evening. SEE ALSO: Monstrous 30-foot … [Link]
Mashable » The crazy reason nearly every phone in Japan is waterproof
SEOUL — Waterproof phones may be all the rage now, but people in Japan have been used to their devices being able to take a swim for over a decade already. Users in the country got used to having smartphones years before Western counterparts. Manufacturers had to make phones waterproof because Japanese women were so attached to their phones they brought … [Link]
Mashable » Queuing up outside ATMs to withdraw cash in India? Check out these apps first
Fintech companies and app developers are cashing in on India's demonetization. For the next several weeks, Indians have no choice but to queue up outside banks and ATMs in dim hopes of getting some cash out. But now there are apps and bots to help. SEE ALSO: India's futile attempt to go cashless is a reality check for our dream epayments … [Link]
Slashdot » Pluto's 'Icy Heart' May Have Tilted the Dwarf Planet Over
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Pluto's most iconic feature — its "icy heart" — may have been responsible for tipping the dwarf planet over. Scientists believe the 600-mile-wide region of frozen plains known as Sputnik Planitia gained enough mass over the years, causing Pluto to tilt to its current orientation. And that could mean there's a … [Link]
Mashable » Get ready for a whole new class of Indigenous Australian startups
According to Kamilaroi man Dean Foley, many of the programs offering business skills to Indigenous Australians only "tick boxes." They're just not the right thing for would-be founders of global tech companies. Foley's new accelerator program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs launched its first mini-program Monday in Brisbane, with six startups on board. SEE ALSO: Indigenous Australians are calling … [Link]
Mashable » Aboriginal sports star crosses the globe to stand with Standing Rock
Back home in Australia, Wiradjuri man Joe Williams is known as a former football star, professional boxer, mental health advocate and an Indigenous role model. He visited the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota just as Donald Trump was announced as U.S. president-elect, where he stood as just another person trying to protect sacred water. SEE ALSO: Bernie slams Trump … [Link]
Mashable » Hold onto your fairy bread, foodies. Chocolate cheese is a thing now.
Occasionally, you might find yourself craving something a little sweet and a little salty. But you probably wouldn't think chocolate-infused cheese could be the solution to that problem. Dairy specialist Curds & Whey in Melbourne, Australia, is providing just that. The Italian blue cheese called Choco 21 has been ripened in a chocolate liqueur, then rubbed with cocoa and decorated with … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton in first speech since losing the election: 'Never, ever give up'
Like much of America, Hillary Clinton is struggling with the fact that Donald Trump is now president-elect. On Wednesday, she made her first public appearance since losing the election, at a Children's Defense Fund event in Washington, D.C. SEE ALSO: Samantha Bee dives into Hillary's badass history as an inspiring election 2016 swan song "I know that over the past … [Link]
Mashable » Bishop blames gays for New Zealand's earthquakes and people are p*ssed
More than 78,000 people have signed a petition to strip a New Zealand church of tax-free status after its leader blamed LGBTQ people for earthquakes. On Monday, Brian Tamaki of Destiny Church in Auckland posted a sermon on Facebook that blamed sinners and gay people for natural disasters and murders generally. SEE ALSO: Watch: Colourful 'earthquake lights' illuminate New Zealand skies … [Link]
Mashable » Baby monkey finds a home on a bunch of goats, and yes it's very cute
There might be a wealth of adorable animals available at your fingertips on the internet, but this unlikely duo will eclipse all of the cute things. A baby monkey has settled in with a bunch of goats in Tonggu County, located in the east of China. The goats' farmer, Zhong Shu, told CCTV that he found the monkey clinging to his … [Link]
Mashable » The 'You're The Worst' finale will emotionally destroy you
In Season 3 of You're The Worst, each week's figurative feelings gut-punch has somehow managed to hit as hard as the last. And they hit differently: The show recognizes an uncomfortable truth in life, that struggles aren't universal. People experience love, life and pain in different ways and at different speeds, and in the last two episodes of Season 3, You're … [Link]
Mashable » Advertisers want Facebook to stop 'grading its own homework'
Earlier this fall, the ad industry gathered in New York City for one of its biggest annual trade conferences. The topic on everyone’s mind: How do you fairly measure video views? News that Facebook had long oversold a key metric in how it quantified video views had shocked marketers, and the social network had deployed some of its most prominent executives … [Link]
Mashable » Iggy Azalea is proud to have 'world's best vagina' and so is Jon Hamm
First thing's first, she's is still a big(ish) deal in Australia. Igloo Australia Iggy Azalea may have been LOL'ed out of America, but she's still a cleaning up back home. Now the rapper has proudly claimed what's rightfully hers. An "award-winning vagina." The artist and X Factor Australia judge took GQ Australia's Woman of the Year Award Wednesday night, and used … [Link]
Mashable » China rolls its eyes at Trump over his ridiculous climate change claim
Faced with the prospect of a Trump administration opposed to combating global warming, Chinese officials continue to challenge the Trump's views in a way not often seen in U.S.-Chinese relations. On Wednesday, Liu Zhenmin, China’s vice foreign minister, told reporters at the U.N. Climate Summit in Marrakesh, Morocco, that Trump is wrong to have accused China of conceiving of global warming … [Link]
Slashdot » A $5 Tool Called PoisonTap Can Hack Your Locked Computer In One Minute
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: A new tool makes it almost trivial for criminals to log onto websites as if they were you, and get access to your network router, allowing them to launch other types of attacks. Hackers and security researchers have long found ways to hack into computers left alone. But the new $5 tool … [Link]
Mashable » Now even Twitter is copying Snapchat
In case you needed more proof that the best way to make a lame tech trend cool is for Snapchat to do it first, Twitter is now adopting QR codes, too. The social network added a new QR code feature to its apps Wednesday that allows you to follow other users by scanning QR codes linked to their profiles. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Kmart jars that look like crack pipes are no way to stay 'on-trend'
Perhaps the boffins at Kmart Australia didn't know what a homemade crack pipe looks like. But they do now. The retail chain with no affiliation to Kmart in the U.S., has recalled a set of drinking jars that look like a lightbulb, following complaints from a Facebook user that it resembled a piece of illicit drug paraphernalia. SEE ALSO: Known environmental … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders demands Trump kick 'racist' Bannon to the curb
Sen. Bernie Sanders is furious over President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of ultra-conservative Steve Bannon and made that clear during a speech Wednesday evening at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders told Stephen Colbert America needs to 'stand together and fight' Sanders called for the former chairman of conservative news outlet Breitbart News to be removed from his … [Link]
Slashdot » Royal Navy Giving Up Anti-Ship Missiles, Will Rely On Cannons For Naval Combat
cold fjord writes: It will soon be a bit more difficult for Britain's Royal Navy to rule the waves as it gives up anti-ship missiles as a result of budget cuts. That will force the Royal Navy to go "old school" and rely upon naval gunfire for ship-to-ship combat. Cannon fire as the primary means of ship-to-ship combat has been … [Link]
Mashable » Can filthy VR headsets give you herpes? We have answers.
Rumors about hot, new technology are almost always exciting, except when the rumor is about a potential health hazard. SEE ALSO: Google Earth VR is the godlike virtual reality experience we've been waiting for Recently, a developer posted a chat screenshot on Twitter of a person claiming to have contracted ocular herpes from a dirty virtual reality headset. And that post … [Link]
Mashable » 'Peep Show' fans, rejoice: Mitchell and Webb have a new comedy
Peep Show may now be nothing more than a glorious memory, but that doesn't mean we can no longer watch David Mitchell and Robert Webb being funny together. SEE ALSO: 23 of the greatest Mark Corrigan 'Peep Show' quotes of all time On Tuesday, Channel 4 announced that the comedy duo will be returning in 2017 for a brand new series. … [Link]
Slashdot » Steve Bannon Suggests Having Too Many Asian Tech CEOs Undermines 'Civic Society'
In an interview last year with Donald Trump — that The Washington Post resurfaced yesterday — Breitbart News Network's executive chairman, Steve Bannon, suggested that there are too many asian CEOs in Silicon Valley. "He alluded to the idea that foreign students should return to their respective countries after attending school in the U.S., instead of sticking around and working … [Link]
Mashable » Known environmental menace, Australia gets the award it deserves
Round of applause, Australia. You're not only ranked fifth last out of 58 countries in the latest climate change performance index — you're also the "Fossil of the Day." As spotted by the Guardian, the joke award was handed out Wednesday by the Climate Action Network (CAN), which distributes the award to countries acting in the worst interests of the environment. … [Link]
Mashable » We wish this awesome hammock drone was real
Dreams today turn into tomorrow's reality. Tomorrow we want hammock drones. Centraal Beheer, an insurance company based out of the Netherlands, created this very awesome commercial for retirement planning, which features a likely fake drone every retiree should get when it's time to call it quits in the working world. Stretched out beneath four massive propellers capable of lifting the … [Link]
Mashable » This NFL player just dropped all kinds of 'Lord of the Rings' references
According to Washington defensive back Josh Norman, the Green Bay Packers have a wizard on their team. Norman spoke to the media on Wednesday in preparation for the Redskins-Packers matchup this weekend. When asked about Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Norman likened him to a certain Lord of the Rings character. "That’s No. 12, that’s pretty much Gandalf the White over there," … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Launches Earth VR For Free On HTC Vive
An anonymous reader writes: Google today revealed Earth VR, a virtual-reality version of the company's famous Google Earth program that's built for the HTC Vive. The application packs the rich Google Earth dataset — which includes high resolution satellite imagery, elevation data, and detailed 3D modeled cities and landscapes — into a single model of the planet which users can … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Upton is really pissed her fiancé didn't win the Cy Young Award
Plenty of baseball fans were happy to see Rick Porcello named the American League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday. Supermodel Kate Upton was not one of them. Porcello beat out finalists Corey Kluber and Justin Verlander, who is engaged to Upton. It's safe to say Upton wasn't happy with the results. She called out MLB on Twitter and didn't hold … [Link]
Mashable » Watch young Spice Girls sledge dude for sexism 'cos girl power will never die
At the height of Spice Girls fever, the British band's "girl power" slogan was sometimes cast off as a shallow marketing tactic designed to sell CDs (remember them?) But the musicians' message was real, and this new slice of spice proves it. The girls were captured on film back in 1997, berating a male crew member who demanded the band show … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Box Announces General Availability of Box View API Service
Box has announced the general availability of the new Box View, an API service that allows Web and mobile applications to display nearly any file type without the need for a custom-built viewer. Applications using the Box View service can display high-fidelity, interactive viewers for dozens of file types including documents, images, videos, and 360 images.
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Mashable » Vin Scully had the most delightful reaction to his White House honor
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers baseball announcer Vin Scully, who recently retired after 67 years, got an important call from the White House on Wednesday. When White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest rang to tell him he would be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom award, Scully was in disbelief. "No, are you sure? I'm just an old baseball announcer," he told … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers are using drones and AI to count dugongs in the ocean
Counting dugongs in the ocean can be a pretty difficult task. That's why Australian marine mammal researcher Dr. Amanda Hodgson, from Murdoch University in Western Australia, is trying to see if drones can provide an easier and more accurate way to keep track of the endangered sea animal. SEE ALSO: Pizza delivered by drone? It's been done for real in New … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Abides By GOP Request To Stop What It's Doing, Deletes Everything From Meeting Agenda
One day after republicans from the house and senate sent letters to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, urging him to avoid passing regulations before Donald Trump's inauguration as president, Wheeler appears to have complied with the request. The FCC today "announced the deletion of all items that were originally scheduled to be presented and voted on at tomorrow's meeting." Ars Technica … [Link]
Mashable » Who needs fireworks when you have drones?
Disney World is ditching the fireworks for drones this holiday season. On Nov. 20, Disney and Intel are launching the Starbright Holidays Drone Show, which they're billing as the world's largest drone LED show. That's right, instead of carefully-orchestrated fireworks shooting hundreds of feet into the air to create images of a flag, flower or intersecting circles, 300 Intel drones will … [Link]
Mashable » If you love watching pimples pop, you'll love this cheesy burger
RawMaterial, a restaurant in New York City, just debuted a new burger we're sure Dr. Pimple Popper would adore. The Burger Bomb, an off-menu item, is pretty much just like a regular hamburger, but with one extremely important difference: the top bun is filled with cheese sauce. When the lucky diner cuts into the bun, that cheese sauce bursts from the … [Link]
Slashdot » Police Raid Pirate Site, Seize 60 Servers Following MPAA Complaint
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: When it comes to shutting down pirate sites, few groups have a longer history than the Motion Picture Association of America. The Hollywood organization has dozens of pirate scalps under its belt and today is able to claim another. Serving more than a million users every day, FS.to was one of Ukraine's … [Link]
Mashable » Renegade deer completely wrecks poor dude during cross country race
Who says cross country isn't a contact sport? While deer can be dangerous for drivers, pedestrians don't often face the same problem. Well, except for this runner. SEE ALSO: Relatable deer is already sick of holiday shopping A herd of deer rudely interrupted a cross country race in Pennsylvania on Saturday, directly hitting Gwynedd Mercy University runner Justin DeLuzio. Someone can be … [Link]
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