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 » CNN puts neo-Nazi statement on screen
CNN chyrons experienced their fair share of criticism and praise over the 2016 election season, but a news caption that rolled across TV screens on Monday had viewers mouths gaping anew. "Alt-right founder questions if Jews are people," read the ticker. It came across the screen as CNN's panelists were discussing Richard Spencer, a prominent neo-Nazi who is considered by many … [Link]
Mashable » Turns out echidnas love going for a swim at the beach
The echidna may be famous for its cute babies (called "puggles") and its plethora of spikes, but did you know echidna's can swim too? Turns out they love a quick dip in the ocean as much as the next Australian — a fact witnessed by YouTube user Jamie Finn in a recent video. According to Parks Tasmania, the monotreme is … [Link]
Mashable » The Weeknd teases new short film called 'Mania'
If there's anything we haven't had a shortage of this year, it's short films from musicians. The Weeknd is joining the ranks of Beyoncé, Drake and Vince Staples with a new "visual piece," presumably set to accompany his forthcoming album Starboy. SEE ALSO: The Weeknd announces 2017 tour dates in support of 'Starboy' With a black panther, sultry scenes, luxury vehicles … [Link]
Mashable » If Justin Timberlake can bring sexy back, he can bring denim back too
What's the one thing Justin Timberlake has learned about the music industry that he didn't know during his *NSYNC days? "That if you wear denim-on-denim, it will get documented," the pop star told the hosts of the Australian show The Project, referring to the matching outfits he and Britney Spears rocked in 2001. However, he expressed high hopes for the … [Link]
Slashdot » Panasonic Invests $60 Million In World's First Laundry-Folding Robot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Telegraph.co.uk: Panasonic has invested tens of millions of dollars in a robot that can reduce the time it takes to wash clothes by sorting clean items and folding them into neat piles. The electronics giant will pour $60 million into the startup behind the folding robot called Laundroid, which was first unveiled in … [Link]
Popular Science » A large earthquake just hit Japan near Fukushima
Environment Waiting for tsunami warning to pass In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a massive earthquake struck Fukushima Prefecture in Japan, near the location of the 2011 earthquake that caused a massive tsunami… [Link]
Mashable » This NFL quarterback is the MVP of yelling things
Kirk Cousins had a monster day on Sunday, and he responded exactly how Kirk Cousins responds to anything — by aggressively shouting his way into Vine lore. The Washington quarterback racked up 375 passing yards and three touchdowns en route to his team's 42-24 victory over Green Bay. Cousins, who said last week that he's "juiced up every game," delivered a … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump releases his first presidential message on YouTube
In a short video clip, President-elect Donald Trump finally shared some insight on what his presidency will look like Monday. He posted the message not on his favorite platform Twitter, but in a YouTube clip. The video, which dropped in the evening, included his plans for the first 100 days in office and the White House transition. SEE ALSO: How … [Link]
Mashable » This robot teach can teach you how to code by climbing on walls
Some robots make people feel like climbing the wall, and other robots climb the walls themselves. Root a new code-teaching robot is the latest in a long line of teaching bots designed to inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) studies. However, this bot, still in Kickstarter mode, is different. First of all, it’s designed to teach coding skills … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new update will help you avoid holiday shopping crowds
You may want to check Google before you head out on your next holiday shopping spree. The company's latest search feature makes it easier to find out how crowded stores are at any given time. SEE ALSO: Be careful, there's a fake Google out there An extension of Google's "popular times" update, which shows how crowded restaurants and coffee shops are … [Link]
Mashable » The Smithsonian is acquiring the original Ice Bucket Challenge bucket
The Smithsonian works to preserve the most iconic aspects of history, and thus, it's acquiring a soon-to-be-historical artifact: the original ice bucket from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Yes ladies and gentleman, with any luck, years from now your children and quite possibly your children's children will be able to marvel at the first bucket that led the world into the … [Link]
Slashdot » Instagram Launches Disappearing Live Video and Messages
Instagram is continuing to add features to its service to woo Snapchat and Periscope users. Today, the company will be rolling out two big new features to Instagram Stories on iOS and Android: live video on Instagram Stories and disappearing photos and videos for groups and friends in Instagram Direct. TechCrunch reports: Instagram Live is the most ephemeral of the … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2016
2016 has been a rough year in the life of Pablo. Kanye West celebrated many successes —the release of his album The Life of Pablo, a remarkable deal inked with Adidas, multiple sold out shows across the country and a Video Vanguard award to boot. But if you were paying any tiny bit of attention, you might have realized that it … [Link]
Mashable » Alt-right blogger Milo Yiannopoulos banned from speaking at his former school
First he was banned from Twitter, and now it looks like British conservative journalist Milo Yiannopoulos has been banned from speaking at his former school in England. SEE ALSO: Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos gets schooled on live TV Yiannopoulos, an editor at ultra-conservative online news outlet Breitbart News, was scheduled to speak at the Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How PSD2 and Open Banking Will Affect You
The Second Payment Services Directive or PSD2 comes into effect January 13, 2018. This open banking initiative will no doubt be a game changer in Europe and really for any retail bank or fintech that wishes to work with Europe.
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Mashable » See all of ‘Breaking Bad’ compressed into three slapstick minutes
Breaking Bad, in general, was a series of bad days for the antihero, Walter White, and his bad-luck partner-in-crime, Jesse Pinkman. In case you missed it and don't have time to watch all five seasons, our CineFix series, Bad Days, has crammed them all into three minutes in this animated short. Spoilers, of course. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix … [Link]
Slashdot » 4K Netflix Arrives On Windows 10, But Only Via Microsoft's Edge Browser
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Netflix 4K streaming is finally heading to Windows PCs this week. While a number of TVs and set-top-boxes already support 4K Netflix streams, the PC has largely been left out of the high-quality streams due to piracy fears. Netflix is now supporting 4K streaming through Microsoft's Edge browser, but you'll need … [Link]
Mashable » Tsunami warning issued for Fukushima, Japan after powerful earthquake
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, early Tuesday morning local time, prompting fears of a dangerous tsunami. Japanese officials issued a tsunami warning for Fukushima prefecture for waves of up to three meters (10 feet). Residents along Japan's eastern coast were urged to move inland and seek higher ground. SEE ALSO: New Zealand's earthquake literally cracked … [Link]
Mashable » Bumbling Trump adviser Kris Kobach's secret plan for America, revealed
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach met with president-elect Donald Trump today to share his secret plan for America—and accidentally disclosed parts of that plan to the world. Twitter user @southpaw zoomed in on this photo of Kobach, who was meeting with Trump at the Trump International Golf Club where the PEOTUS is currently filling out his Presidential cabinet. Unfortunately for … [Link]
Mashable » 13 times 'Overwatch' Doge won 'Play of the Game' in our hearts
Overwatch and Doge is an unlikely yet delightful match. Two of the internet's favorite things merge thanks to this adorable Shiba Inu named Vox. Each week, Vox dresses up in new cosplay — most of which is Overwatch. You may have seen her early work as Mercy or Reaper but you'll be gushing over her most recent heroes: Sombra and Hanzo. … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk's $2.6 billion bet on a clean energy empire
Elon Musk says that his solar roof will be cheaper than a regular roof…saying that it all comes down to cutting shipping costs. The new product from the tech mogul is expected to hit market sometime in 2017. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tesla, Technology, Alternative Energy, and Solar Panels [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's grandfather was banned from Germany for avoiding military service
Donald Trump's approach to military service is well established — the president-elect avoided the draft five times, once for bad feet — but it turns out his grandfather shared his reluctance to head to the front line for his country. Friedrich Trump, Donald's grandfather on his father Fred's side, was kicked out of Germany in 1905 for failing to complete mandatory … [Link]
Geek Culture » Announcing The Joy of Tech sticker pack!
Make your iMessages magnificent with JoyStickers, the Joy of Tech sticker pack, featuring the characters and creations of us, Nitrozac and Snaggy! Includes hilarious animations like "OMG!" and "Mind Blown!", and our personal favourite… "Wanna do it?". We designed this sticker pack to be both fun and useful with gems such as "Don't text, I'm about to drive", "Bring back … [Link]
Mashable » Did Trump orchestrate the 'Hamilton' debacle to distract us or is life just a distraction?
Is Donald Trump deliberately trying to distract us, or are we just witnessing another poorly-timed facet of his perplexing character? This is the question that came to mind after Trump unsurprisingly dominated headlines over the weekend for an unexpected reason. One might assume that President-elect Trump settling his Trump University fraud lawsuit for $25 million on Saturday would be the … [Link]
Popular Science » 12 host and hostess gifts that will save you this holiday season
DIY What to give someone before overstaying your welcome You're a grown-up, so you know you should bring holiday hosts a nice gift. But that doesn't mean you know what to buy them. [Link]
Mashable » YouTuber Casey Neistat says goodbye to vlogging
LOS ANGELES — Casey Neistat is officially over vlogging. The YouTuber, who recently won a Streamy for best first-person show, said goodbye to his daily vlog on Saturday. “It’s not clickbait. I really am ending the vlog,” he said in his farewell video (above), which has amassed more than 4.7 million views. Why? The 35-year-old, who starred in his own … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Search Party’ premiere party celebrates comedy, mystery and beautifully executed dark humor
A few of the scenes in TBS’ new dark comedy, Search Party, are so awkwardly funny they’re cringe-worthy. Others touch upon more serious issues – the self-centered culture of Brooklyn’s millennial, hipster youth; the very real feeling of being a driftlessly ambivalent twenty-something; strained mother/daughter relationships. Throw in a dash of mystery and expertly executed comic relief, and it’s a winning … [Link]
Mashable » The art of making a mystery in the world of smartphones
Picture this: You’re out at Sunday brunch with your friends — mimosas all around! — and suddenly the conversation turns to something no one knows the answer to. Perhaps it’s an obscure plot point from a childhood movie. (“I’ll Google it!”) Or a question about the girl who sat behind you in history class. (“I’ll find her on Facebook.”) Or … [Link]
Mashable » Google is removing its 'In the news' label due to the fake news nightmare
The "In the news" section that sits atop all desktop Google search results will soon be replaced by a rotation of "Top stories." Google is rebranding the "In the news" section to better distinguish between top search results for all stories and the human-vetted Google News product, a source told Business Insider. Google's change is set to take place in the … [Link]
Slashdot » Symantec To Acquire LifeLock for $2.3B
Symantec is acquiring identity-theft protection firm LifeLock for $2.3 billion, the companies announced today. It's the company's latest move to branch out from malware protection into cybersecurity, following its purchase of Blue Coat, a company that safeguards web transactions. "With the combination of Norton and LifeLock, we will be able to deliver comprehensive cyber defense for consumers," Symantec said. From … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Soccer fires head coach Jurgen Klinsmann
Jurgen Klinsmann, the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) head coach since 2011, was fired on Monday by U.SSoccer. The move comes a few weeks after Klinsmann's squad dropped its first two 2018 World Cup qualifying matches, including a loss to Mexico (its first loss in a home World Cup qualifier in 15 years) and a brutal 4-0 defeat against Costa … [Link]
Mashable » Rory Gilmore is not a good journalist
LOS ANGELES — In the new series Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, Rory Gilmore seems at a crossroads with her career. She had just been freelancing around the globe (specifically London), and now she's back in Stars Hollow soul searching. SEE ALSO: Celebrate the 'Gilmore Girls' revival with a visit to Stars Hollow IRL For some, it may be … [Link]
Mashable » 'League of Legends' team's board game is a labor of love
Did you know there's a board game based on the most played video game in the world? Riot Games is a household name in the video game community, despite only having one title to its name: League of Legends. The free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) earned $1.6 billion in 2015, which is why the studio raised eyebrows when it announced … [Link]
Popular Science » How scientists will use artificial intelligence to find aliens
Space To find habitable worlds in a sea of space data, we need computers that can think fast Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence to help them analyze the atmospheres of exoplanets to determine which ones may be suitable for extraterrestrial… [Link]
Mashable » New 'League of Legends' champion Camille revealed
There’s a brand-new League of Legends champion, and her name is Camille. She blends quick movement, one-on-one proficiency and support abilities to form a solid solo-laner that can be a helpful asset in team fights — as long as she doesn't get into the thick of it. Along with Camille's reveal, Riot Games mentioned that she is a difficult champion to … [Link]
Mashable » Crowdfunding is giving parents all the baby gear they didn't know they needed
In the past, people looked to child development experts, pediatricians and other parents for advice on what gadgets and tools were best for everything from how to avoid diaper rash to how to survive a long car trip with kids. These days, new parents can add another source of inspiration to their toolboxes: crowdfunding. SEE ALSO: This app lets you listen … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung and Panasonic Accused Over Supply Chain Labour Abuses in Malaysia
Samsung and Panasonic, two of the world's leading electronics brands, are facing allegations that workers in their supply chains are being duped, exploited and underpaid in Malaysia. From a report on The Guardian: The two companies have launched investigations into allegations of abuse made by Nepalese workers after a Guardian investigation raised multiple concerns about their treatment. The men said … [Link]
Mashable » How the Trump transition is being run like a Miss Universe pageant
Donald Trump continues to run his presidential transition like a Miss Universe contest: lots of smiles and pageantry for the camera, but ultimately, a shallow exercise in showmanship. And one that changes little, if anything at all. It's just Trump's doing what Trump does best: kicking up a storm of publicity and tantalizing possibilities that distract his audience from the administration … [Link]
Mashable » Can we take a minute to talk about female friendships in 'The Walking Dead?'
This post contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7, episode 5, titled "Go Getters." If you missed the episode, check out our recap. Every woman knows that female friendships are extremely important. Women are traditionally pitted against each other in the workplace and in pop culture. They're often portrayed fighting over a man, their careers or a multitude of … [Link]
Popular Science » Boeing 'base station' concept would autonomously refuel military drones
Aviation Overcoming the biggest obstacle for small drones Boeing's 'Vehicle Base Station' could be hidden on rooftops and power lines to refuel small drones on big missions. [Link]
Mashable » This autonomous aircraft can fly close to the ground and inside obstructed terrain
The Cormorant Unmanned Aerial Vehicle from Urban Aeronautics is designed to fly like a plane and take off like a helicopter to go places inaccessible by other aircrafts. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Autonomous, Uav, Plane, and Helicopter [Link]
Mashable » Green Day is the band we deserve and need right now
Back in September, before the release of Revolution Radio, I walked into a small venue in New Jersey expecting to see an excellent rock show. What I got was a lot more. When I went to the merch table to buy a tour shirt to commemorate the event (I mean, when was I ever going to see Green Day in a … [Link]
Mashable » NFL kickers were really, really bad this week
NFL kickers set a new record on Sunday, but it's not one worth boasting about. Kickers missed a combined 12 PATs — the field goal teams kick after scoring a touchdown that's often considered guaranteed — edging the previous record of 10 botched kicks set 46 years ago. Two kickers, Mike Nugent and Robbie Gould, each missed two PATs on Sunday. … [Link]
Slashdot » China Says Terrorism, Fake News Impel Greater Global Internet Curbs
China's ambitions to tighten up regulation of the Internet have found a second wind in old fears — terrorism and fake news. Chinese officials and business leaders speaking at the third World Internet Conference held in Wuzhen last week called for more rigid cyber governance, pointing to the ability of militants to organize online and the spread of false news … [Link]
Mashable » Forget Black Friday. This charity site will help you start a 'giving revolution.'
When Hitha Palepu's son, Rho, was about to turn one year old, she was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and family wanting to get him presents. But when everyone asked her what Rho wanted for his birthday, she shot back with a simple answer: "No gifts." As Palepu looked around her typically small New York City apartment, imagining it cluttered … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Use Webhooks to Recover Subscription Customers
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ProgrammableWeb.com » THRIFTLY.IO Enables API Access to Legacy Windows Apps
Mertech has announced THRIFTLY.IO, a solution that helps transform legacy apps for consumption in the API economy. Specifically designed for Windows developers using .NET and Java, THRIFTLY allows developers to transform functions and methods within apps into Web APIs. No additional code is needed for handling API protocols.
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Mashable » Did Kanye West cancel a show to spam his Instagram account with weird fashion pictures?
It’s been quite the week for Kanye West. After cancelling what was already a makeup show in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, the rapper broke all social media etiquette and posted a whopping 99 photographs of blurry fashion lookbook images on his Instagram. SEE ALSO: Kanye West basically outlined his 2020 presidential platform last night West, who was scrutinized by fans for … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Plans To Remove 'In the News' Section From Its Desktop Search Following 'Fake News' Criticism
Nathan McAlone, reporting for BusinessInsider: Following criticism over fake news on its platform, Google plans to remove its "In the news" section from the top of desktop search results in a matter of weeks, according to a source familiar with the matter. It will be replaced by a carousel of "Top stories" similar to what now exists on mobile. This … [Link]
Mashable » Cheetos, maker of cheese snacks, is selling a $20,000 jewelry set
When browsing the internet for somewhere to drop $20,000 on jewelry, Cheetos' website is not the first place most would go. However, those in the market for some expensive new baubles might want to consider the snack brand's holiday collectionCheetos is now selling 18 karat gold earrings and a matching ring that retail at no less than $20k. They're calling it … [Link]
Mashable » These self-driving buses could make owning a car totally pointless
A company called EasyMile has rolled out two self-driving buses in the Finnish capital of Helsinki. The buses will serve as public transport services over the next two years. They are part of a 10-year plan to make the need to own a car obsolete. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Public Transportation, Autonomous Vehicles, Autonomous Cars, and Transport [Link]
Popular Science » Gifts for the person who cooks your dinner
Gadgets Gifts for your husband, wife, mom, dad, roommate, whatever The best cooking tools and gadgets to keep your dinner tasting delicious—whoever cooks it… [Link]
Popular Science » Now you can buy a tiny microscope made of paper
DIY The Foldscope is now on Kickstarter The Foldscope, a super-cheap microscope folded out of paper, is now taking reservations on Kickstarter. [Link]
Slashdot » President Obama Says He Can't Pardon Snowden
Joe Mullin, writing for Ars Technica:A campaign to pardon NSA leaker Edward Snowden, launched in combination with a fawning Oliver Stone film about him, hasn't made any headway. The request spurred the entire membership of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, 13 Republicans and nine Democrats, to send a letter to President Barack Obama urging against a pardon. "He is … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » YAY! Announcing JoyStickers for iMessage!
Make your messages magnificent with JoyStickers, the Joy of Tech sticker pack, featuring the characters and creations of us, Nitrozac and Snaggy! Includes hilarious animations like "OMG!" and "Mind Blown!", and our personal favourite… "Wanna do it?". We designed this sticker pack to be both fun and useful with gems such as "Don't text, I'm about to drive", "Bring back … [Link]
Mashable » 30 gift ideas for people who hate to cook
When shopping for friends who hate to cook, there are two things to keep in mind: 1. They'll want gifts that allow them to cook less. 2. They won't want gifts that make cooking easier, because they'll still have to cook. However, we think the latter is good for them. Everyone should be able to whip a little something up in … [Link]
Mashable » Niall Horan and Shawn Mendes team up for a necessary 'Mercy' duet
Maybe Niall isn't ready to leave his boy band days behind after all. After slaying their American Music Awards performances last night, pop heartthrobs Niall Horan and Shawn Mendes sat down together to sing Mendes' hit song, "Mercy," and it's almost as though the duo was meant to sing together all along. SEE ALSO: Watch real-life angel Niall Horan take his … [Link]
Mashable » Catch up with 'Man in the High Castle' in under four minutes
If you missed out on Season 1 of Amazon's hit sci-fi drama The Man in the High Castle, you're in luck — Mashable is here to help you catch up with the thriller in under four minutes. Based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, the series takes place in a dystopian alternate history where the Axis powers of Germany, … [Link]
Mashable » A very messed up 'Cars 3' teaser trailer just fell out of the sky
Ka-chOUCH! Disney/Pixar dropped a Cars 3 teaser trailer Monday, emphasis on "dropped." Because it sure looks like our hero Lightning McQueen is going to be spending some time in the shop. But we spoil too much. Watch it first, then let's talk about it: SEE ALSO: Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer is setting the bar high for the live-action remake … [Link]
Mashable » Obama says he won't pardon Edward Snowden, despite pressure
Edward Snowden will almost certainly have to watch from Russia as President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated in January. President Obama told German newspaper Der Spiegel late last week that he will not pardon Snowden during his final weeks in office despite pressure from a group of high profile human and civil rights groups. SEE ALSO: Edward Snowden warned us about … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Porpoises plan their dives and can set their heart rate to match
The discovery suggests all cetaceans can do this, and provides a new clue to how noise pollution may trigger strandings [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's x86 on ARM64 Emulation: A Windows 10 Redstone 3 Fall 2017 Feature
Mary Jo Foley, reporting for ZDNet:Since January 2016 (and maybe before), there's been talk that Microsoft was working on bringing x86 emulation to ARM processors. Sources of mine are now saying that this capability is coming to Windows 10, though not until "Redstone 3" in the Fall of 2017. Here's why this matters: Microsoft officials continue to claim that Continuum … [Link]
Popular Science » Sexism may be bad for men's mental health
Health (Gasp) In a meta-analysis of 78 studies with 19,453 participants, researchers found modest but negative associations between a number of masculine norms and mental health… [Link]
Mashable » New Zealand's earthquake literally cracked the Earth open
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook New Zealand last week. Drone footage now reveals the power and destruction along one of the fault lines responsible for the tremor. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Mountains, Destruction, Drone, and Earthquake [Link]
Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' says 'thank you' to fans, but not for Thanksgiving
Ah, the unique challenges of operating an online game with a truly global audience. For the final week of November, Pokémon Go players will receive double the amount of XP and Stardust that they usually would. It's meant as a thank you from Niantic, the game's developer, to the fans. SEE ALSO: When Pikachu visits Mashable, all work predictably stops Just … [Link]
Mashable » New artificial intelligence technique could erase fear from your brain
Imagine if your fear of spiders, heights or confined spaces vanished, leaving you with neutral feelings instead of a sweat-soaked panic. A team of neuroscientists said they found a way to recondition the human brain to overcome specific fears. Their approach, if proven in further studies, could lead to new ways of treating patients with phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix announces not one, but three new Dave Chappelle specials
Need more reasons for it to be 2017? Netflix announced Monday that it would be releasing three new comedy specials from Dave Chappelle — his first concert specials in 12 years. SEE ALSO: 'SNL' just gave us the 'Walking Dead'-'Chappelle's Show' crossover of our dreams “Dave Chappelle is a legendary voice in comedy — searing, vital, and now more than ever, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A dash of hydrogen and methane could have kept Mars warm
The Red Planet’s thin atmosphere of carbon dioxide can’t retain enough heat for water to flow on the planet, but new calculations suggest how it was once warmer [Link]
Mashable » Check out the trailer for Crackle's hilarous 'SuperMansion' Christmas special
LOS ANGELES — Sony's Crackle is kicking off the holiday season with a Christmas special for its stop-motion comedy series SuperMansion. Mashable is exclusively debuting the trailer for SuperMansion: War On Christmas (above). The half-hour special focuses on a dysfunctional group of self-righteous superheroes, The League of Freedom, who can’t agree on anything, but must band together to save Christmas when … [Link]
Mashable » Brand New's 'The Devil and God Are Raging Inside of Me' is still messing with us
Ten years ago, I sent my favorite band a dollar bill in the mail. The act of blind faith was prompted by instructions in the liner notes of Brand New's third album, The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me, which was released on November 21, 2006. As the blood-and-thunder album title suggests, it's a beast of a record. It didn't … [Link]
Mashable » Five ways Wi-Fi rules the world
We’ve come a long way from the early days where internet was all about information and entertainment — the new mantra is all about speed and quality of connectivity. We now expect instant and reliable connection to the internet, for a reasonable price. While mobile data services have improved for the AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) model for the TV streaming and first-person shooter … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Quit Social Media. Your Career May Depend on It.'
The New York Times ran a strong opinion piece that talks about one critical reason why everyone should quit social media: your career is dependent on it. The other argues that by spending time on social media and sharing our thoughts, we are demeaning the value of our work, our ideas. (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source.) … [Link]
Mashable » Be careful, there's a fake Google out there
When using a search engine as popular and trusted as Google, you probably don't think twice about the safety of the domain. Maybe you should. SEE ALSO: Google's new Pixel phone hacked in 60 seconds The Next Web noticed something weird about one of the domains in the Google Analytics for its site a few weeks ago: a piece of spam … [Link]
Mashable » 4-year-old girl whose heartbreaking photo went viral passes away
Warning: This post contains extremely graphic and upsetting images LONDON — A four-year-old girl who was photographed in the final stages of battling cancer has passed away after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancerHer heartbreaking photo — which showed her crying in pain — went viral in October after being shared on Facebook by her father, gaining more than … [Link]
Mashable » 'Outlander' wine will help you get through the show's most gut-wrenching moments
Scotch might be a highlander's libation of choice, but when a wee dram isn't available, Outlander has proven that wine is a perfectly acceptable substitute. Since Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) even did a stint overseeing his uncle's wine business in Season 2, it makes perfect sense that the show now has its own limited edition wine collection, courtesy of Lot18. If … [Link]
Mashable » Extreme crosswind forces plane to abort landing at the last second
Passengers on a Swiss A320 had a memorable flight on Sunday when their pilot decided to abort a dangerous landing at the last possible second. In the clip, the airplane can be seen attempting to land at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport while battling a heavy crosswind. Although the plane coming in for a landing at a heavy angle may be concerning … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 'Westworld' come alive with this violin cover of the theme song
You've been watching Westworld, and you have a bunch of wild fan theories regarding the show about a bunch of robot cowboys. Same. While you're wondering whether or not the horses are going to start talking, maybe you've also wondered, "Hey, this theme song is great, but what if it were played completely on the violin?" Here is your answer. … [Link]
Mashable » A case for leaving that creepy rat in your hallway alone
If you mess with the bull, you get the horns. If you mess with the creepy rat hanging out in your building's stairwell, you get a shrieking monster hellbent on exacting revenge. These dudes learned the hard way. 
Here’s everything you'll need to make a fire tornado in your backyard 
‘Doom’ running on MacBook Pro's is so pointless yet so awesome 
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New Scientist – News » Global sea ice has reached a record low – should we be worried?
A graph showing global sea ice levels hitting unprecedented lows for this time of year has caused a social media storm. Here’s what you need to know [Link]
Mashable » Here's everything you'll need to make a fire tornado in your backyard
The only natural disaster more terrifying than fires or tornadoes is a combination of the two. Youtube user TheBackyardScientist created a tutorial for building a controlled fire tornado in one's own backyard. This fantastic — and certainly dangerous — "tornado" could be used as outdoor lighting, but really, it's just an awesome freaking fire tornado. We envision a Twister sequel … [Link]
Mashable » Social media shows different angle of dramatic events at Dakota Pipeline
The dramatic moment protesters were hit with water cannons and other forms of weaponry near North Dakota's Standing Rock Indian Reservation has been documented on social media. The footage and photos that emerged on Twitter and Facebook showed two different sides to the same story: one from the authorities and one from protesters on the ground. SEE ALSO: Bernie slams Trump … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gut tissue wired up with nerves created in lab for first time
Lab-grown intestinal tissue could reveal the causes of constipation and diarrhoea, and help treat inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fijian ants grow their own plant cities and farm tropical fruits
For the first time, ants have been found farming plants in a mutually dependent relationship. The ants get food and shelter and the plants survive too [Link]
New Scientist – News » Unconscious brain training beats phobias without the stress
Facing your fears can be unpleasant. But there may be a new way to treat phobias – encouraging you to think about scary things without you even realising it [Link]
Mashable » Family trip to the safari park takes a sudden turn for the worse
Taking your toddler to see some exotic animals is as exciting for parents as it is the kid. Well, until the whole parenting thing kicks back in. Wait for it – Streamable A family enjoying the majestic beauty of a few lions at a drive through safari park had a slight mishap when their toddler lost his lunch right in the … [Link]
Mashable » London rejoice: Fabric nightclub will reopen
Londoners are jubilant that one of the city's most beloved nightclubs, Fabric, has reached a settlement with Islington Council to reopen. SEE ALSO: London's nightlife is disappearing — here's why that's dangerous for the city Under the new rules, under-19s will be banned from entering and anyone dealing or found with drugs will be banned from the club for life. The … [Link]
Mashable » British model issues lengthy, sincere apology for cultural appropriation
British model Emily Bador has some sincere regret for her cultural appropriation. In a lengthy post on her Instagram, the white model issued a thoughtful apology for her appearance on the cover of Blackhair Magazine's December issue. She explained that the photo was taken at a time when she was, "uneducated…ignorant and immature." I would deeply and sincerely like to apologise … [Link]
Mashable » Ninjas in Pyjamas beat SK Gaming to win 'CS:GO' champinoship
Ninjas in Pyjamas' Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team is on a roll. Ninjas in Pyjamas defeated SK Gaming to win the Intel Extreme Masters Oakland CS:GO championship, becoming the first CS:GO team to win three premier ($250,000 or higher prize pool) tournaments in 2016. NiP took home $128,000 after beating the reigning Major champions. Both teams played very well in Oakland, ending … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Acquires SolarCity: Little Can Stand in Elon Musk's Way When He Wants Something
An anonymous reader shares a CNBC report: You have to hand it to Elon Musk. He didn't just sell the deal of his life last week when shareholders of Tesla and SolarCity agreed to a merger. He pulled off the deal amid widespread criticism from business ethics and corporate governance experts who slammed Musk from the moment the $2.6 billion … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doom' running on MacBook Pro's is so pointless yet so awesome
It's too early to determine if the Touch Bar on Apple's new MacBook Pro is a gimmick or truly innovative. But there's one thing we do know: It can run the original friggin' Doom. That's right, developer Adam Bell crammed the 1993 classic in all of its glory to run on the the narrow 2,160 x 60 pixel OLED touchscreen. … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim allies in Virginia lovingly 'vandalized' a mosque's sidewalk
This weekend, Mubarak Mosque in Chantilly, Virginia, received a peaceful reminder that love trumps hate. Local Muslim allies used sidewalk chalk to cover the paths leading up to the mosque with supportive messages including, "You are loved," "We are your brothers and sisters" and "We are with you." SEE ALSO: In the election's aftermath, someone left a very kind note on … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Swap Faulty iPhone 6S Batteries
Apple is offering to replace the batteries of a "small number" of iPhone 6S phones with a fault that makes them unexpectedly shut down. The phones with this fault were manufactured between September and October 2015, it said in a statement. From a report on BBC:Affected devices will suddenly stop working even though the handset's battery has plenty of charge. … [Link]
Mashable » This relaxing Japanese restaurant floats your food to you
Conveyor belt sushi restaurants are nothing revolutionary in Japan. These kaitenzushi restaurants are ubiquitous in that country. However, when your food floats to you on water, the dinner theater aspect gets even more fun. Donguri restaurant in Numazu City, Japan, serves mainly parfaits, sundaes and other desserts in wooden tubs that are floated to diners down a water-filled counter. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's holiday ad delivers heartfelt chills
They did with it without hardware (mostly). They did it without features (pretty much). Without logos (save one) or slogans or cables or dialogue! Apple did it (give us all the feels) with an expertly crafted holiday commercial that is sure to warm the chilly hearts of many viewers (and confuse a few, too) at a time when we need it … [Link]
Mashable » Apple will probably never release another AirPort
Apple is doing a little bit of winter cleaning. The iPhone and Mac maker has reportedly shut down its wireless router team, which builds its AirPort wireless routers, and shifted them over to work on other products such as the Apple TV, according to Bloomberg. SEE ALSO: Apple's MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is simply superb Apple currently sells three AirPort … [Link]
Mashable » Is red wine destined to become the new rosé?
Remember when rosé was just something people enjoyed in the summer and then it took over the planet and became way too much? Sadly, red wine is in danger of suffering the same plight. Red wine has long been the stuff to pair with rich meat and occasionally a hight limit credit card, but now there are many new and old … [Link]
Mashable » How new SIM game Planet Coaster perfectly blends aesthetics with science and design
Dating all the way back to the 1800s, thrill-seekers around the world have enjoyed an objectively peculiar pastime: the death-defying and undeniably exhilarating sensation of whirling and freefalling through the air, arms raised, mouths open in (mostly) mock terror. We’re talking, of course, about roller coasters. SEE ALSO: How Planet Coaster takes SIM gaming to exciting new levels of realism As … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton' actor declines to apologize to Mike Pence: 'Conversation is not harassment'
From one Vice President to another: Conversation matters. In response to Donald Trump's umbrage over the Hamilton cast's message for Mike Pence, actor Brandon Victor Dixon (who plays Aaron Burr and was the actor who actually read the statement to Pence after Friday's show) went on CBS News Monday morning to encourage openness and unity with the President-elect and his team. … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Partners With D-Link To Deliver Speedier Wi-Fi in Rural Regions
Microsoft has partnered with networking equipment manufacturer D-Link to deliver speedier Wi-Fi to rural communities around the world. From a report on ZDNet:Dubbed "Super Wi-Fi", the wireless infrastructure is set to be based on the 802.11af protocol, and will take advantage of unused bandwidth in the lower-frequency white spaces between television channel frequencies where signals travel further than at higher … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stopping brain protein from going rogue may prevent 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 » This podcast will help you fall (and stay) asleep
I’ve never counted sheep, but I’m no stranger to tossing and turning. A victim of insomnia from time to time throughout the years, I’m forever anxious about getting enough sleep. I need eight hours, but I can work with seven. I know all about all the things that’ll supposedly help me get the rest that my mind and body need. Limiting … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dutch police use augmented reality to investigate crime scenes
An AR system streams video from body cameras to experts back in the lab, who can add virtual labels to help guide officers on the ground [Link]
Mashable » Instagram makes live video official as it turns up the heat on Snapchat
Instagram just proved it is far from done with going after Snapchat. The photo app is adding live video and new messaging features that allow users to privately share disappearing messages outside of Stories, the company announced Tuesday. SEE ALSO: If 'Harry Potter' characters had modern day technology The new messaging features, which are beginning to roll out now, essentially make … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Buys Dyn DNS Provider
Oracle announced today it is buying DNS provider Dyn, a company that was in the press lately after it was hit by a large-scale DDoS attack in October that resulted in many popular websites becoming inaccessible. From a TechCrunch report:Oracle plans to add Dyn's DNS solution to its bigger cloud computing platform, which already sells/provides a variety of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) … [Link]
Mashable » Comedian Chris Martin points out on Twitter he's not that other Chris Martin
Chris Martin and Coldplay touched the lives of millions over the weekend with their overdue concert in India. Unwittingly, one notable person who was impacted by the music play is one Chris Martin, who has taken to explaining he's "not in Coldplay." In the aftermath of the event, plenty of Indians have confused English comedian Chris Martin for the Coldplay lead … [Link]
Mashable » Trump picks fight with 'Hamilton', people wonder why
The cast of Hamilton in New York addressed Vice President-elect Mike Pence — who was in the audience — with an offs-script message. President-elect Trump then went on a Twitter rant against the show. But some have questioned Trump's timing and motives for making such a song and dance about it. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Trump University, Donald Trump, Mike … [Link]
Mashable » Shocked capybara from 'Planet Earth II' is the internet's new hero
LONDON — Capybaras are not only the largest rodents in the world; they're also, with the possible exception of beavers, the most awesome rodents in the world. The shocked capybara from Sunday night's episode of Planet Earth II is the perfect example of the hairy beasts at their very best. SEE ALSO: This video of an iguana being chased by snakes … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gilmore Girls': 10 modern-day jobs Kirk could have now
Gilmore Girls' Kirk Gleason is a man of many hats, taking whatever job he can (or creating his own) to make some money in the small town of Stars Hollow. In the '90s and early-'00s, Kirk had dozens of jobs, from selling one-of-a-kind mailboxes to delivering the town's mail to working at a video rental store. But with the modern-day season … [Link]
Mashable » You're likely tired of the Mannequin Challenge, but BAFTA just nailed it
LONDON — As with most viral social trends, the Mannequin Challenge just keeps getting more and more elaborate. Now, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has gotten involved. And, ironically for an institution that celebrates excellence in "art forms of the moving image," its mannequin game is pretty damn strong. At the Children's BAFTAS on Sunday evening, the … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Abandons Development of Wireless Routers, To Focus On Products That Return More Profit
Apple has disbanded its division that develops wireless routers in a move that further sharpens the company's focus on consumer products that generate the bulk of its revenue, Bloomberg reports. From the article:Apple began shutting down the wireless router team over the past year, dispersing engineers to other product development groups, including the one handling the Apple TV. Apple hasn't … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of taxpayers don't want to pay for Buckingham Palace renovation
LONDON — Home improvements come with a price tag. If that house happens to be Buckingham Palace, then the price tag is £369m. SEE ALSO: Prince William opens up about the struggles of being a father to 'rascal' George Last week the UK Treasury announced that taxpayers will be footing the bill for the 10-year refurbishment. Naturally, not everyone is happy … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling responds to 7-year-old girl tweeting from Syrian war zone
Remember Bana Alabed, the little girl who has been tweeting from the war zone in Syria? Bana's account is controlled by her mother, Fatemah, and they've been making headlines in recent months wile live-tweeting their day-to-day lives from Aleppo, the city at the center of Syria's bloody conflict. SEE ALSO: This 7-year-old Syrian girl is live-tweeting her life in Aleppo On … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook launches hiring spree for new London HQ
Facebook has announced it will hire an extra 500 people who will work in the new headquarters in London next year. SEE ALSO: Facebook’s $200MM satellite wouldn’t have been enough to bring Sub Saharan Africa online The company's European head Nicola Mendelsohn said the aim is to bring the headcount from 1,000 to 1,500 by 2017, with many of the … [Link]
Mashable » See the Earth as International Space Station astronauts see it
There's no shortage of videos of Earth as seen from space. Indeed, NASA has a direct, high definition stream of Earth as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). But a new video gets you as close as possible to the experience of actually being aboard the ISS and looking down on our home planet. The 360-degree video, posted by … [Link]
Mashable » Snoop Dogg weighs in during Kanye West's rant and it's funny AF
Kanye West caused more controversy over the weekend by showing up late and storming off stage at a concert in Sacramento, California after a lengthy rant about Beyoncé and Jay-Z, among other things. SEE ALSO: Kanye West calls out Beyoncé, ends concert early with a mic drop Ticketmaster was forced to refund furious fans who had to wait 90 minutes for … [Link]
Mashable » Cute Chinese robot loses control, smashes window and injures someone
A Chinese-made robot had an accident at a Shenzhen tech trade fair over the weekend, smashing a glass window and injuring someone standing nearby. On Friday the robot, which its maker, Beijing Science and Technology, affectionately calls 小胖 (Xiao Pang, or "Chubby"), wheeled itself into the glass pane of an exhibition stand, shattering it. SEE ALSO: Cozmo is an adorable robot … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling is here to answer your 'Fantastic Beasts' questions
From the sounds of it, last week's release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has being doing a number on J.K. Rowling's Twitter notifications. SEE ALSO: 6 burning questions we have after viewing 'Fantastic Beasts' She already answered a few fan questions last week, but it sounds like that's really only whetted people's appetites. I'm being asked so many … [Link]
Slashdot » Walmart Tests Blockchain For Use In Food Recalls
An anonymous reader quotes a Bloomberg article about Walmart: Like most merchants, the world's largest retailer struggles to identify and remove food that's been recalled. When a customer becomes ill, it can take days to identify the product, shipment and vendor. With the blockchain, Wal-Mart will be able to obtain crucial data from a single receipt, including suppliers, details on … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Murray proves 2016 isn't all bad, receives congrats from J.K. Rowling
LONDON — 2016 hasn't been bad for everyone. Exhibit A: Andy Murray. Beating 5-time champion Novak Djokovic to win his first ATP World Tour Finals title. The Scotsman just finished off the year as the world's number one tennis player. And Twitter is celebrating his success, because sometimes, it's nice to know that the nice guy doesn't always finish last. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » How to eat as much food as humanly possible this Thanksgiving
DIY Get stuffed Filling up too fast on a good holiday meal means you won’t manage to grab seconds or thirds of all the best dishes. You need to maximize your food intake—here's how. [Link]
Mashable » Prince William opens up about the struggles of being a father to 'rascal' George
LONDON — Prince William has opened up about struggling to adjust to parenthood and family life. SEE ALSO: Why the royal statement on trolling is unprecedented In an TV interview on the Vietnamese talk show Talk Vietnam, the future king said that becoming a father had changed his life dramatically. "As the other parents in the room will testify, there … [Link]
Mashable » India's newest highway doubles up as runway for fighter jets to land
The Agra-Lucknow expressway, India's longest greenfield expressway, was inaugurated today by the Uttar Pradesh state government — and it did so in grand style. Six fighters jets of the Indian Air Force performed simulated touch-down to celebrate the grand opening, with Chief Minister of the northern Indian state, Akhilesh Yadav along with thousands of other people in audience. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » No one can agree on what colour these stupid flip flops are
Yep: it's the infamous dress, all over again. Literally the same colour scheme and everything. SEE ALSO: What color is this dress: Gold and white or blue and black? Over the last few days, pictures of these (clearly white and gold) flip flops have been doing the rounds on Twitter: que cor vocês tão vendo? pic.twitter.com/IBk6upSZz7 — arthur (@positivedemi) November 17, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Window to hell: Io’s strongest volcano changes face as we watch
The innermost moon of Jupiter is in an almost constant state of eruption – and its most persistent volcano, Loki Patera, keeps an unsteady rhythm [Link]
Mashable » The harsh reality that dog petting polar bears don't exist
So much for that idyllic video of a polar bear and a dog sharing an unlikely cuddle by the water. The harsh reality of how the animals interact has come crashing down following an incident in Manitoba, Canada. A polar bear had to be immobilised after it killed and ate a sled dog from the same pack. SEE ALSO: This polar … [Link]
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Get "Building RESTful Python Web Services" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-22 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google’s DeepMind AI can lip-read TV shows better than a pro
An artificial intelligence system developed by researchers at DeepMind and the University of Oxford got so good by watching 5000 hours of BBC programmes [Link]
Mashable » Self-driving car startup Nutonomy will start testing driverless cars in Boston
Fresh from kicking off driverless trials in Singapore, Nutonomy is headed home to Boston to test its autonomous vehicles there. The company has already obtained permission, and will run its cars at an unspecified date in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park industrial area, reports Recode. SEE ALSO: Why are the tech giants struggling to build their own driverless cars? The … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Doctor Who' Christmas special looks gloriously ridiculous
The Doctor is back this Christmas and from the looks of it, his return will be an impressively silly one. In the teaser above, everyone's favourite Time Lord is joined by Daily Chronicle reporter Lucy Fletcher (Charity Wakefield), Nardole (Matt Lucas), a mildly ridiculous superhero called The Ghost and an even more ridiculous villain, who comes complete with a deeply … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung says Galaxy S7 has no battery issues
Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 flagship is dead and buried after two recalls and dozens of reports about the phone's battery overheating and exploding. But what about Samsung's other phones? A recent report that a Galaxy S7 phone exploded in a man's car raised concerns, but the company claims there's nothing to worry about. In a note issued on Friday, Samsung wrote there … [Link]
Mashable » Uber taps the big fat Indian wedding season
For its latest trick in India, Uber is tapping the country’s large and integral wedding industry. The taxi aggregator today announced a wedding-related service in India. Dubbed UberWEDDINGS, the service is a "cash-less" mobility solution, offering attendants with the option of booking a cab using pre-generated promo codes. SEE ALSO: Uber in talks with Indian Railways to offer pick-up, drop-off to … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Report Finds 74% Of Censorship News Stories Are About Facebook
An anonymous reader writes: OnlineCensorship.org just released a new report "to provide an objective, data-driven voice in the conversation around commercial content moderation." They're collecting media reports about censorship on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr and Google+, and have now analyzed 294 reports of content takedowns — 74% of which pertained to Facebook. (Followed by Instagram with 16% and Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » Train crash in India leaves over 140 dead
The death toll in what is one of the worst train accidents in India has hit 142. At 3 a.m. on Sunday, the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan station, 60 km away from Kanpur city. About 100 people were declared dead yesterday. SEE ALSO: 2 British tourists killed after train derails in northern India, police say Officials said that 142 people … [Link]
Mashable » Apple will replace batteries on iPhone 6S devices that are unexpectedly shutting down
Apple is now offering to replace batteries for the iPhone 6S, if users find that their devices are abruptly shutting down. This is its second global repair offer, just days after the last one for the iPhone 6 Plus's screen issue. SEE ALSO: There will be three new iPhones in 2017, report claims "Apple has determined that a very small number … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' guy teams up with Elmo and Cookie Monster
You'd likely be familiar with the exploits of Japanese comedian and viral sensation Piko-Taro. He's famous for his wildly confusing yet addictive song "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen" that blew up on the internet in September. After months of chart success, you'd bet there are stars queuing up to work with him. None could be more well-suited than Elmo and the Cookie Monster from … [Link]
Mashable » Crocodile casually makes off with another dead croc for dinner
Australia's wildlife have moved on from biting backpackers — they've started to turn on each other. Beau Griffin was late-night fishing at Corroboree Billabong in Australia's Northern Territory when he got a timely reminder that no creature is safe in the animal kingdom. Shining his torch light towards the source of splashing noises near his boat, Griffin discovered that the … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers are crowdfunding in a last-resort to save the orange-bellied parrot
The orange-bellied parrot has long been threatened with extinction in the wild, but it's only recently researchers realised just how much trouble the species is in. Each year, researchers keep track of how many of the birds return to their breeding spot, Melaleuca, located in the remote southwest of Tasmania in Australia. The birds make the long trip to the area … [Link]
Mashable » Selena Gomez caps off AMA win with emotional speech: 'You don't have to stay broken'
Selena Gomez's outing at the American Music Awards (AMA) on Sunday turned out to be quite the emotional affair. It was her first public appearance since her a career hiatus back in August, following a struggle with lupus. Gomez took home her first AMA for favorite pop/rock female artist, leaving us with a heartfelt acceptance speech that harked back to her … [Link]
Mashable » Walmart hopes (some) Black Friday shoppers will skip the lines for early Cyber Week deals
Walmart made its first splash on the holiday sales scene earlier in the season when it released its traditional print ad touting its biggest doorbuster deals. But for online shoppers, that was just a hint at what's to come. SEE ALSO: 4 things retailers don't want you to know about Black Friday Like every other retailer, Walmart has been boosting its … [Link]
Mashable » 'Westworld' episode 8 finally reveals the Man in Black's backstory
This recap contains spoilers for Westworld Season 1, episode 8, titled "Trace Decay." Refresh your memory of where we left off with our recap of episode 7. There were no big twists on Westworld this week — fitting, given the enormity of last week’s reveal that Bernard has been a host all along. Instead, “Trace Decay” focused on the hosts’ … [Link]
Mashable » PepsiCo India taps social media to hire millennials
How do you appeal to a growing generation of workforce that increasingly defies traditional norms and turns to internet for nearly all its needs? PepsiCo India recently went out of its way to find out. SEE ALSO: Hired wants finding a job to be like online dating, minus the ick PepsiCo India this month ended its 'Change the Game' campaign through … [Link]
Slashdot » Android User Locked Out Of Google Accounts After Moving To A New City
Slashdot reader troublemaker_23 shares a post from ITWire An Android user has been locked out of his Google account apparently because he moved… The explanation offered by Google support staff was that since his address details differed, billing information with Google wasn't current and hence the user's purchases could look fraudulent… During his interactions with Google support to find out … [Link]
Mashable » Best and worst moments of the 2016 American Music Awards
Thank goodness for Green Day. Despite this being a fairly tumultuous time in America, for the most part the performers kept things strictly about the music at the 2016 American Music Awards Sunday night, eschewing the chance to publicly address the president-elect — save for a powerful chant from the punk rockers late in the broadcast. Additionally, fans got a taste … [Link]
Mashable » Green Day chant against the KKK and Trump at the American Music Awards
In case Steve Bannon doesn't make it to the theater to catch a production of American Idiot, Green Day delivered their message directly to the Trump administration tonight. The trio took advantage of their status as modern legends by chanting, "No Trump! No KKK! No fascist USA!" at the American Music Awards. SEE ALSO: Green Day fan nails 'Dookie' song after … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga'a country-themed AMAs performance will make you want to commune with nature
It’s fair, after you've worn a meat dress, to surprise your audience with minimalism. Lady Gaga, whose performances in recent years have highlighted her sizable vocal chops over her penchant for theatrics, took to the AMAs stage with a guitar and a stool. SEE ALSO: Watch real-life angel Niall Horan take his solo act to the AMAs Gaga sang "Million Reasons" … [Link]
Mashable » Partying gets dangerous as teens Snapchat balcony hopping
Celebrating the end of high school is a rite of passage in the education system. But celebrating by drunkenly balcony hopping is a surefire way to inspire boomers everywhere to shake their aged fists to the sky and cry "those confounded youths" over and over until the end of time. SEE ALSO: Grumpy man interrupts TV interview to rant about meddling … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' finally finds hope in the darkness
This post contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7, episode 5, titled "Go Getters." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our recap of episode 4. The Walking Dead has been a relentless misery parade for a while now — with the exception of episode 702 and its surreal jaunt into Ezekiel's Kingdom — but … [Link]
Mashable » Here's Drake singing 'Bad Blood' because he really loves drama
Let’s fit every single possible pop culture feud into one marketing opportunity, shall we? Drake performed his own version of Taylor Swift's Apple Music commercial singing none other than Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" during the American Music Awards. SEE ALSO: A very serious analysis of the Drake and Taylor Swift dating rumors @taylorswift 😂😂😂 #SwiftGains @applemusic. A video posted by … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West concert canceled following Trump, Beyoncé rants
Kanye West, well known pretty much nowhere for his cool temperament and thick skin, has had a busy weekend. Fans were left scratching their heads on Sunday when the singer's Nov. 20 concert in Inglewood, California, was suddenly canceled. Although no explanations have been offered publicly, it may have something to do with Kanye getting booed off the stage on Friday … [Link]
Slashdot » 2016 Winners Announced For Interactive Fiction Competition
An anonymous reader writes: This week IFComp 2016 announced the winners in their 22nd annual interactive fiction competition. After a seven-week play period, the entry with the highest average rating was "the noir standout 'Detectiveland' by Robin Johnson," according to contest organizers (while the game earning the lowest score was "Toiletworld.") A special prize is also awarded each year — … [Link]
Mashable » Drake gave a shout out to 'Degrassi' at the AMAs because America needed something nice
Take a look at yourself now, Jimmy Brooks. Wildly popular Canadian rapper Drake picked up the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album and gave a shoutout to his old fictional high school while accepting the award from former co-star, Nina Dobrev. SEE ALSO: 13 corny lyrics from 'Views' that prove Drake will never change "Me and Nina were on Degrassi … [Link]
Mashable » Strangers step in after woman unleashes racist rant on bus
For all its benefits to society, public transport is a relative hotbed for racists to spew hate in a public setting. In Adelaide, Australia, a woman is being sought by authorities after she was filmed yelling expletives at an Asian mother and her child on a bus on Saturday afternoon. SEE ALSO: Muslim man verbally harassed in Starbucks shares harrowing experience … [Link]
Mashable » Disney's 'Avatar' theme park robots are as amazing as the film characters
Disney's live-action amusement park experience called "Pandora: The World of Avatar," which promises to deliver some of the magic of the Avatar film, was previewed on Sunday, and the sample is stunning. The installation, which will be housed at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, includes characters from James Cameron's blockbuster film, including the blue Na’vi people. Much of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch real-life angel Niall Horan take his solo act to the AMAs
Niall Horan does not want you to be alone this Sunday night, so he serenaded the crowd at the American Music Awards performing his first solo single, "This Town." The One Directioner kept it simple, as Horan does, letting the twinkle in his eye and his acoustic guitar take the lead. SEE ALSO: Niall Horan plots solo dates on Jingle Ball … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Pharoah breaks out his bigly Donald Trump impression at the AMAs
Former Saturday Night Live impression master Jay Pharoah has added Donald Trump to his repertoire as evidenced from the opening of Sunday night's American Music Awards. SEE ALSO: 'Saturday Night Live' takedown of CNN's Trump coverage gets a 'Westworld' twist After dusting off his standard (yet solid) Jay Z impression, Pharoah impressed co-host Gigi Hadid and audience members with his version … [Link]
Mashable » Giant rats could help fight wildlife smuggling in Africa
Smugglers of pangolins, elephant tusks and rhino horn, meet your match: the sniffing rats. Conservationists in Tanzania are training the rodents to smell trafficked animal parts and illegal timber in shipments from Africa to Asia. The fledgling program aims to harness rats' keen sense of smell to combat the rampant global trade in illegal goods. Scaly pangolins, elephants and rhinos are … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Could A 'Smart Firewall' Protect IoT Devices?
To protect our home networks from IoT cracking, Ceaus wants to see a smart firewall: It's a small box (the size of a Raspberry Pi) with two ethernet ports you put in front of your ISP router. This firewall is capable of detecting your IoT devices and blocking their access to the internet, only and exclusively allowing traffic for the … [Link]
Mashable » Sound guy leveled by Minnesota Vikings is a metaphor for 2016
2016 has been terrible, horrible, no-good and awful, but one poor Fox Sports audio guy gave his body so that we might have the ultimate metaphor for this horrendous year. SEE ALSO: Cam Newton wants to make the NFL fun again, and it should let him It all happened when Bernie Beaudry, a Fox Sports sound guy, tried to race past … [Link]
Mashable » Behold the most Australian reaction to a car crash ever
When you've got everything recorded on video while driving, you'd want to censor your language for the cameras. Except in Australia. A dash cam video of a motorcyclist crashing into a car by YouTube user Mischift is quite possibly the most Aussie reaction to a prang you'll see in awhile. It goes without saying, but this video contains quite a … [Link]
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