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 » The 'Game of Thrones' wine that would make Tyrion proud
If you want to feel a little more like you're in Westeros when you watch Game of Thrones, you sit in a chair that kind of looks like the Iron Throne, you turn the AC up (to make it feel like winter … other people do that too, right?) and of course, you drink wine. And now, you can drink wine … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, you can customize an ugly Christmas sweater of your very own
This December, you can have the ugliest sweater at your ugly sweater party, and all with the knowledge that you designed it. Uglychristmassweater.com, which exclusively sells intentionally terrible Christmas sweaters, has introduced a tool that allows customers to create their own tacky garments. SEE ALSO: Hotel's magical Christmas decor comes from Apple designers The founder of the company, Fred Hajjar explained … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Search Results Have Liberal Bias, Study Finds
According to a new study reported by The Wall Street Journal, Google's search results tend to lean liberal. "An analysis by online-search marketer CanIRank.com found that 50 recent searches for political terms on Google surfaced more liberal-leaning webpages than conservative ones, as rated by a panel of four people." The Denver Channel reports: "Minimum wage" tended to yield more liberal … [Link]
Mashable » Bunny discovers the exhilarating joy of eating popcorn
Imagine clambering onto the rim of a serving bowl twice the size of your body. Now imagine that serving bowl was filled with popcorn. Then, you might be able to imagine the elation of this rabbit, who ate only one delicious kernel, but made enough memories to last a lifetime. Of course, rabbits should not munch on popcorn often. If … [Link]
Mashable » Trump backs away from pledge to 'cancel' Paris Climate Agreement
President-elect Donald J. Trump has not been inaugurated yet, but he's already backtracking on some of his most high-profile campaign positions. The latest walk-back concerns global climate change: specificallys the agreement that world leaders recently put in place to rein in emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases. In an interview on Tuesday with senior reporters and editors of the New York Times, … [Link]
Mashable » Racists react after Trump disavows the 'alt-right' in New York Times interview
Donald Trump may have disavowed his most virulently racist and xenophobic supporters on Tuesday, but not all of them are upset about it. Trump disavowed the "alt-right" in a meeting with The New York Times, saying he doesn't "want to energize the group, and I disavow the group." The alt-right has become a catch-all term for white nationalists and neo-Nazis who … [Link]
Mashable » 'Crying Jordan' comes to life at Medal of Freedom award ceremony
Michael Jordan's eyes were glistening as Barack Obama listed his accomplishments and influences Tuesday at the White House. SEE ALSO: People are wasting their good tortillas on supermoon memes "He’s more than just a logo. He's more than just an internet meme," Obama said about the legendary basketball player, known more often these days not as the best basketball player to … [Link]
Mashable » 5 low-tech gifts the techie in your life will appreciate
The list of high-end technology devices set to fly off the shelves this holiday season is vast and mostly predictable. But there's another, more specialized category of items that your geek giftees are hoping for: low-tech solutions for their distinctly high-tech leanings. SEE ALSO: Kendall Jenner and Will.i.am join forces to launch wireless headphones We've collected some of the best ideas … [Link]
Mashable » 'LeBron: The Musical' is the 'Hamilton' parody for sports fans everywhere
It was only a matter of time before Hamilton's absurd popularity propelled it into the world of sports. Today is that day. Viral content site DOSE unveiled "LeBron: The Musical," which reimagines the opening number of Hamilton as a chronicle of NBA star LeBron James. Sports fans will appreciate the details — Steph Curry's mouthguard, James' highly publicized press conference … [Link]
Slashdot » Tor-Enabled Smartphone Is Antidote To Google 'Hostility' Over Android, Says Developer
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Tor Project recently announced the release of its prototype for a Tor-enabled smartphone — an Android phone beefed up with privacy and security in mind, and intended as equal parts opsec kung fu and a gauntlet to Google. The new phone, designed by Tor developer Mike Perry, is based on … [Link]
Mashable » There may be no aloe in that aloe vera you just bought
If you find yourself needing some aloe vera to soothe a sunburn after your Caribbean Christmas vacation, be wary: it may not have any aloe at all. SEE ALSO: 5 house plants that will clean your stale office air Bloomberg reports that tests it had an independent laboratory perform on aloe vera bought off the shelves at Wal-Mart, CVS, and Target … [Link]
Mashable » Tommy Hilfiger says designers should 'be proud' to dress Melania Trump
The fashion world has been pretty quiet since French American designer Sophie Theallet announced she won't be dressing future first lady Melania Trump and encouraged other designers to do the same. Now Tommy Hilfiger has broken the silence, saying he has no qualms about dressing Melania during her time as FLOTUS. "I think Melania is a very beautiful woman and … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant apologizes for accidentally hosting neo-Nazi gathering
An Italian restaurant in Washington, D.C., apologized on Sunday after a group of neo-Nazis ate dinner there on Friday, the day before a white nationalist conference in the nation's capital. Maggiano's said in a statement that restaurant employees did not know the guests were white nationalists and neo-Nazis. They were also offended by a tweet sent after the dinner, in which … [Link]
Mashable » Under Trump, dark days ahead for net neutrality and the open internet
The battle for the future of a free and equal internet is flaring up again, and looks set to take a dramatic turn. The momentous win that net neutrality advocates celebrated in 2015 is on track to be reversed during Donald Trump's presidency. On Monday, the president-elect named two high-profile opponents of net neutrality to oversee the transition of the Federal … [Link]
Mashable » Timely browser extension replaces ‘alt-right’ with ‘white supremacy'
As the alt-right grows louder, journalists are still debating what to call the movement. One Chrome extension, at least, has taken that decision out of their hands. The "Stop Normalizing Alt Right" browser extension replaces appearances of the phrase "alt-right" with the phrase "white supremacy." 
A Google search for "alt-right," with the results doctored by the Stop Normalizing Alt Right browser … [Link]
Mashable » 8 ways to consume news without using Facebook
The era of "fake news" is upon us and it's time to reconsider the ways in which we consume information. After multiple media reports documented a severe rise in incorrect articles being shared on Facebook, the platform announced its plan to break the "fake news" cycle. Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in a post on Saturday the company will introduce a … [Link]
Mashable » Truck driver fired via text gets his sweet revenge
A truck driver who was fired from his job while on the road tried to get the last laugh. Darren Walp, 36, of Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania was driving a load of corn from Reynolds, Nebraska to Hanover, Kansas in August when he was fired by his boss via text. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Walp's boss texted him saying, "Pack … [Link]
Slashdot » Surveillance Firm 'Geofeedia' Cuts Half of Staff After Losing Access To Twitter, Facebook
In mid-October, an American Civil Liberties Union issued a report accusing police of using Geofeedia — a CIA-backed social-media monitoring platform — to track protests and other large gatherings. As a result, Instagram, Facebook and eventually, Twitter cut the company off from its valuable data stream, causing them to cut half of their staff to "focus on a variety of … [Link]
Mashable » Star Wars is political, and it always has been
The planetary shockwaves of our collective post-election freakout have finally reached the galaxy far, far away. The creative force behind Star Wars is revealing its progressive roots in response — even as their gatekeepers shy away from those roots. The writers behind the forthcoming December blockbuster Rogue One: A Star Wars story are, like many millions of us, very anxious about … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton spotted living her best life at Rhode Island bookstore
Hillary Clinton was spotted just doing her thing at a small-town bookstore in Rhode Island Sunday — almost two weeks after losing the presidential election to Donald Trump. Jessica Wick, a bookseller at a Westerly, RI, bookstore, snagged a photo with the Democratic candidate who was stopping through town with her family. SEE ALSO: 'Dear Hillary' letters are helping people cope … [Link]
Mashable » How the ‘Fight Club’ film altered the original novel's characters
Before Brad Pitt broke the First Rule of Fight Club, people were already talking about Fight Club, the 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk. Our CineFix series, What's the Difference, breaks all sorts of Fight Club rules as we delve into the differences between the book and film, and how the characters of the narrator, Tyler Durden and Marla evolved along the … [Link]
Popular Science » Seven totally safe science discussion topics for Thanksgiving dinner
Science So you don't have to talk about politics, religion, or your new tattoo Seven neutral Thanksgiving discussion topics. [Link]
Popular Science » China is testing a new long-range, air-to-air missile that could thwart U.S. plans for air warfare
Blog: Eastern Arsenal The hypersonic missile reaches can take down aircraft from 200 miles. A J-16 strike fighter test fires a giant air to air missile, one with enough range and sensors to outgun virtually any other air to air missile. [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Explains How He Hacked Into Tel Aviv's Public Wi-Fi Network In Three Days
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Israeli hacker Amihai Neiderman needed three days to hack into Tel Aviv's free public Wi-Fi. He only worked during the evenings, after he came home from his full-time job as a security researcher. The 26-year-old said the difficulty level was "a solid 5" on a scale from 1 to 10. The hack, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bleak' — Most students have trouble idenifying fake news, Stanford study finds
Fake news may be trickier for young internet users to spot than previously believed. A new study from Stanford University found that even members of generations purported to be the most web-savvy of all time are often tripped up by deliberate misinformation online. SEE ALSO: 7 signs the news you’re sharing is fake The researchers behind the report tested thousands of … [Link]
Mashable » How to get high with your family this Thanksgiving
It’s going to be a green Thanksgiving for families across a lot of America this year. Gathering with family and a copious amount of food and drink is part of what makes the Thanksgiving holiday so special. But many families in certain America states may be considering adding a different offering to their holiday menu this year: marijuana. Thanks to the … [Link]
Slashdot » No Evidence of Aloe Vera Found in the Aloe Vera at Wal-Mart, CVS
From a Bloomberg report:The aloe vera gel many Americans buy to soothe damaged skin contains no evidence of aloe vera at all. Samples of store-brand aloe gel purchased at national retailers Wal-Mart, Target and CVS showed no indication of the plant in various lab tests. The products all listed aloe barbadensis leaf juice — another name for aloe vera — … [Link]
Mashable » Climbing Higher
Promoted by Coors LightCoors Light believes that what challenges you, inspires you and drives you is what makes you who you are. Whatever your mountain, #ClimbOnWhen opportunity and determination collide, amazing things can happen. For Noramay Cadena, co-founder of hardware accelerator startup Make in LA and the Latinas in STEM Foundation, a career that helps others realize their dreams is the … [Link]
Mashable » Notre Dame football team placed on probation following academic misconduct
The NCAA placed Notre Dame's football team on one-year probation Tuesday after a student-trainer committed academic misconduct, according to a statement from the NCAA. During the 2012 and 2013 seasons, the trainer completed coursework for two football players and gave "impermissible academic assistance" to six other players, according to the NCAA. A number of those players also committed academic misconduct individually … [Link]
Mashable » This tiny wind turbine can charge your phone in the most remote locations
Nature enthusiasts and travel bloggers will be psyched about this – a wind turbine that will charge your phone from anywhere with enough wind to power it. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Wind Turbine, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Us World
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Mashable » Snapchat Spectacles: The teardown
Snapchat’s new smart sunglasses, Snapchat Spectacles, are the hottest gadget in town. It's probably the first wearable designed specifically for the Snapchat generation. They're also in incredibly short supply and only available through special robot vending machines. Which is why we had to tear one down. SEE ALSO: Snapchat Spectacles review: Wearables have never been this cool Snapchat Spectacles, which arrived … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Strange' in 8-bit arcade mode conjures up pixels of magic
Spoiler Alert! This magnificent mind-bending world gets retold in full 8-bit nostalgic video game fashion. 8-bit Cinema "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Comic Book, Comics, Marvel, and Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Mashable » Here’s how a VR kitchen could transform holiday shopping
This virtual reality kitchen could change the face of retail. The ability to see realistic shapes, sizes and colors of products through the VR experience could completely reinvent shopping in stores and especially online. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Vr, Retail, Online Shopping, and Shopping [Link]
Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero Symmetra is getting a complete overhaul
Symmetra is one of the least-played heroes in Overwatch, so Blizzard is giving her a redesign. In a developer update video on Tuesday, Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan explained a host of different changes coming to support-hero Symmetra, which will be available to try on the public test region "very soon." Blizzard will also be adding a new "Stay With Group" … [Link]
Mashable » Killer Frost proves she's ice cold in this chilling 'Flash' sneak peek
After struggling to control her unwanted metahuman abilities for the past few episodes, Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker) will take center stage in the Nov. 22 installment of The Flash, ominously titled "Killer Frost." A heroic deed has dire consequences for our favorite scientist in Tuesday's episode, when — as Caitlin's mother predicted — a powerful display of her abilities unleashes … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Strange' in retro 8-bit magic beats all CGI powers
No CGI trick can defeat the 8-bit magic of arcade games! In this episode, Doctor Strange falls into the trippy, grainy world of '80s video games. 8-bit Cinema "gamifies" your favorite Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade and NES-inspired action. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. 
Killer Frost proves she's ice cold in this chilling 'Flash' sneak peek 
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Mashable » Gravy-flavored candy canes are the holiday crossover no one wants
Though hot, fresh gravy improves most holiday dishes, there are exceptions to the rule. Candy canes, for example. And yet: 
Image: archie mcpheeSold in packs of six at Archie McPhee, these brown-and-white gravy-flavored candies ostensibly taste like meat in cane form. One pack retails for $6.50. SEE ALSO: 30 gift ideas for the person in your life who knows wine is … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Runs an Entire Island on Solar Power
Jon Fingas, writing for Engadget:Now that Tesla has officially acquired SolarCity, it's not wasting any time showing what the combined entity can do. Tesla has revealed that it's running the island of Ta'u (in American Samoa) on a solar energy microgrid that, at 1.4 megawatts, can cover "nearly 100 percent" of electrical needs. It's not just the 5,328 solar panels … [Link]
Mashable » Teens have officially gone off the deep end with the #BackpackChallenge
It’s happened: teens have finally lost their damn minds. The mannequin challenge and Andy's coming are dead, and a new, much more violent challenge is making its way through American high schools: the #BackpackChallenge. SEE ALSO: 'Trump is Coming' is the most terrifying challenge yet Here's how the #BackpackChallenge works: one very brave person runs between two rows of lined-up participants, … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres forgot her ID and can't get into the White House
White House security does not mess around, and pulling a "Do you know who I am!?" probably isn't going to help much. Ellen DeGeneres is in the nation's capitol to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom—but because she forgot her ID, the comedian and talk show host had a hard time getting inside President Obama's house. SEE ALSO: The internet takes … [Link]
Mashable » Kid Cudi publicly thanks collaborators and industry peers in touching letter
Kid Cudi is giving thanks a bit early this year. The rapper — who recently left rehab after receiving treatment for depression — appears to be in a much better place now after taking time to thank those who expressed love and support while he was away. SEE ALSO: Kid Cudi performed his first post-rehab show this weekend In the post, … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla is powering an entire island with solar energy, NBD
Word on the street is Tesla has some serious solar power skills. In case you weren't 100 percent convinced, the energy storage company is working to provide the entire island of Ta’u in American Samoa with energy. An entire island. No big deal, right? After Tesla's $2.6 billion acquisition of SolarCity was approved by its shareholders on Thursday, the company … [Link]
Mashable » PewDiePie is taking a YouTube break
LOS ANGELES — PewDiePie is taking a break from his daily vlogging. The YouTuber (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg) said last week he will take a brief hiatus from his videos because of the stress of his busy schedule. He's currently in Los Angeles working on season two of YouTube Red series Scare PewDiePie. "I'm doing the show, daily … [Link]
Mashable » Get your first look at the final season of 'Girls'
The Girls are back in town — or at least they will be next February, when Lena Dunham's critically-acclaimed dramedy returns for its sixth and final season on HBO. The teaser puts a clock on Hannah (Dunham) and company's shenanigans — which touts the season as "their last chance to get it almost right." "I haven't made my mark on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Supergirl's' newest villain discusses the Luthors' evil schemes and that shocking return
It’s long been established in pop culture that if you've got a "Super" in your name, you're probably going to have an issue with the Luthor family. Season 2 of The CW's Supergirl has deepened those ties to the Superman mythos with the introduction of Lex Luthor's sister, Lena (Katie McGrath) and mother Lillian (Brenda Strong), who was revealed to be … [Link]
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Mashable » Everything you need to know about the new U.S. men's soccer head coach
After Jurgen Klinsmann lost the U.S. men's national team (USMNT) head coaching gig on Monday, the speculation mill quickly churned out Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena as a leading replacement candidate. SEE ALSO: This NFL quarterback is the MVP of yelling things U.S. Soccer made those rumors official Tuesday, saying Arena was named the successor to Klinsmann as the new … [Link]
Mashable » Cybersecurity experts write open letter demanding Russia hacking investigation
A huge group of scholars is refusing to let the sophisticated hacks that marred the U.S. election be forgotten. Dozens of experts in cybersecurity, defense, elections and authoritarian regimes have signed an open letter calling on members of Congress to investigate reports of hacking by foreign powers in an effort to influence the outcome of the U.S. election. The letter called … [Link]
Popular Science » The best tech to distract your guests this Thanksgiving
Technology Errr I mean "entertain"… Because you’d rather be snacking in the kitchen… [Link]
Mashable » 'Moonlight,' 'American Honey' lead Independent Spirit nominations
LOS ANGELES — Moonlight and American Honey dominated the Independent Spirit Awards nominations with six apiece, Film Independent announced Tuesday. Both films were nominated in the Best Feature category alongside Chronic, Jackie and Manchester by the Sea. SEE ALSO: Indie Spirit Awards honor black actors, first transgender woman Manchester, the Sundance breakout by writer/director Kenneth Lonergan, was nominated for five Indie … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's Latest Experiment: Helping You Find Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
Users of the social network's iOS app report seeing a new feature in the More section that lets them find nearby public Wi-Fi access points. From a MacWorld story: The feature does not appear to be widely available at the moment, which means this is probably something Facebook is only testing. The social network tests numerous features all the time … [Link]
Mashable » Yeah, the iPhone 7 is boring, but who cares? I still love it.
Booooooooring. That's how almost everyone felt about the iPhone 7 before Apple even announced it. Before anyone even got to see it in person. And most importantly, before anyone even got to use it for any extended period of time. SEE ALSO: Portrait mode on the iPhone 7 Plus will take your Instagrams to the next level And yet, there I … [Link]
Mashable » The Ad Council wants to remind everyone that patriotism is about celebrating diversity
As America reels from perhaps its most divisive election in recent memory, a new set of ads seek to remind everyone that patriotism and respect for our country's diversity are two sides of the same coin. The ads feature members of often-oppressed minority groups in patriotic settings. For instance, a gay military couple embraces in a train station, a transgender cheerleader … [Link]
Slashdot » Fedora 25 Now Available — Makes It Easier To Switch From Windows 10 Or Mac
Reader BrianFagioli writes: After the release of both alpha and beta versions, Fedora 25 is officially here and ready for production machines. If you aren't familiar with the popular Linux-based operating system, please know that it is the distribution of choice for the founder of the Linux kernel, Linus Torvalds. One of the most endearing qualities of Fedora is its … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump disavowed the alt-right at his New York Times field trip
Donald Trump's off-again, on-again trip to the New York Times finally happened on Tuesday morning. And it was exactly the surreal circus you might expect, to say nothing of the contents of the actual meeting. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump will wield the biggest media operation in the history of the U.S. presidency The confab between Trump and the Times was reportedly … [Link]
Mashable » Relationship experts weigh in on who Rory Gilmore should date
Ever since Gilmore Girls premiered — 16 long, coffee-infused years ago — fans have been locked in a seemingly eternal debate: which of Rory's boyfriends should she end up with? Sure, there were a few disposable Tristans and Martys along the way, but it all comes down to three enduring camps: Team Dean (Jared Padalecki), Team Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) and Team … [Link]
Popular Science » Four things you shouldn't buy this weekend (and one thing you probably should)
Gadgets Think twice before going on a shopping spree this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Think twice before going on a shopping spree this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Not all deals are created equal. Here's what not to buy. [Link]
Popular Science » A tsunami near Fukushima rattled Japan, but damage is minimal
Science Shaking loose recent memories Japan was rattled yesterday by a large earthquake off the Pacific coast. It shook the nation and triggered a tsunami warning that sent people hurrying towards higher… [Link]
Mashable » Map of the world's rudest place names is a thing of beauty
LONDON — If ever you needed proof that the world is a truly wicked, despicable place, just cast your eyes over the map below. SEE ALSO: I made a spectacular vagina-shaped map riding London buses, using GPS tracking From the American community of New Erection in Virginia to the tiny hamlet of Shitterton in the south of the UK, our planet … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious foam took over a neighborhood in California
A bobbing sea of white foam several feet deep in some areas, spewed out of a large hangar at Mineta San Jose International Airport in California, covering cars and blocking businesses as it cascaded onto a nearby street. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Viral Videos, California, Foam, and Real Time Video [Link]
New Scientist – News » Killer bird flu has spread across Europe – are humans next?
As farmers across Europe fatten up turkeys and geese for Christmas, a hybrid flu strain has killed many wild birds and invaded poultry farms. Could we be next? [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Most Students Can't Spot Fake News
Even those who think that the U.S. Presidential election wasn't affected by the swath of fake news articles swirling on Facebook and other social media networks, they tend to agree that there is a lot of misinformation on the web. At Slashdot, it's hard to say that anyone here will not be able to tell fake news from a real … [Link]
Mashable » The Fondoodler is the hot glue gun for cheese America deserves
Cheese is incredible — delicious, versatile, goes with everything…need we go on? And now, thanks to a new device called the Fondoodler, our cheese consuming experience just got even better. The Fondoodler is simply a hot glue gun for cheese. Just pop some cheese in and watch it turn into melty goodness with the potential to revolutionize nachos, cheese and crackers, … [Link]
Mashable » Incredible YouTuber slays classic rock covers with an instrument you've never heard of before
When you think classic rock, you probably think about Hendrix and his electric guitar, or Janis Joplin's haunting vocals. You probably don't think of the gayageum. In fact, you've probably never heard of this obscure Korean instrument before. YouTuber Luna Lee is here to change all that. Her covers of legendary classic rock songs on the massive stringed instrument are truly … [Link]
Mashable » This rare Pokémon card just sold for more than $50,000
One of the rarest Pokémon cards in the world just sold at auction for a breathtaking amount of money. A Pokémon Illustrator card was sold for $54,970 at an auction held by Heritage Auctions over the weekend. Only 39 Pokémon Illustrator cards were ever released to the public, and this one happened to be a 9 out of 10 on the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zika is no longer an emergency – it’s worse than that, says WHO
The Zika virus looks like it’s here to stay. It will take years to find out the real risk of the virus and its full effects– and a vaccine is still years away [Link]
Slashdot » ATM Hacks in 'More Than a Dozen' European Countries in 2016
Cybercriminals have hacked ATMs in more than a dozen countries in Europe this year using software that forces the machines to spit out cash, according to Russian cybersecurity firm Group IB. ZDNet adds: This type of attack, known as "jackpotting", is part of hackers' shifting focus from stealing card numbers and online banking details towards a more lucrative method that … [Link]
Mashable » People are dreading Thanksgiving now more than ever
Thanksgiving is coming… The once beloved day to give thanks and share some delicious food has become an anxious thought in the minds of post-election Americans, who are now terrified to gather with family members at the dinner table. It's no secret that politics is a dicey dinner table subject, but during this extremely sensitive time in America, people are worried … [Link]
Mashable » This psychedelic floor changes colors and patterns as you walk on it
With how magical it looks, it's only fitting that the installation is called "Magic Carpet." The floor's patterns and colors change as people walk across it. Pretty cool. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Light, Tech, Art, and Real Time Video [Link]
Mashable » Being sexist can be bad for a man's psychological health, too
Memo to president-elect Donald J. Trump: men who style themselves as playboys and enjoy wielding power over women may be putting their own mental health at risk, according to a new study. The large-scale analysis published this week in the Journal of Counseling Psychology links those character traits with poor mental health and an inability to seek psychological help. The study's … [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper sends love to Kanye West after hospitalization
Chance the Rapper, also known as Kanye's best prodigy, is kicking off a tour in Europe but managed to send a message of support to West from across the pond. The Social Experiment joined Chance at the BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge on Tuesday morning. While there, Chance performed two songs and offered words of encouragement to his mentor. SEE ALSO: Kanye … [Link]
Mashable » Discrimination runs rampant throughout the gig economy, study finds
Researchers are finding racial and gender disparities in just about every corner of the on-demand labor market. A new study showed black people received more negative reviews than white workers on online labor marketplaces TaskRabbit and Fiverr and that people who used the services to hire female workers were less likely to leave any feedback at all. The findings from the … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Sudeikis and Joe Jonas play something called 'Tandem Sculptionary' with Jimmy Fallon
As if Jimmy Fallon's version of Pictionary wasn't silly enough, The Tonight Show just debuted an ever sillier version: Tandem Sculptionary. In Tandem Sculptionary, there's clay instead of a pen and paper, and the sculpting partner puts their hands through the guessing partner's arms while they sculpt. Naturally. Jason Sudeikis, Joe Jonas and Kristin Chenoweth joined the goofy talk show … [Link]
Mashable » Someone allegedly paid $250 for a replica of Squidward's self-portrait
Great news for Squidward: someone finally thinks he is a good artist. If this tweet from November 20 is to be believed, some dude's mom purchased a replica of Squidward's "Bold and Brash" painting from the "Artist Unknown" episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. You know, the painting to which the buyer responds "More like belongs in the trash." (Sorry, Squid.) SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » This 5-second video will crash your iPhone
Reddit users uncovered a bug in Apple's iOS software Tuesday that causes iPhones to freeze after playing a short, corrupted MP4 file. SEE ALSO: There will be three new iPhones in 2017, report claims The devices crash after about 10 seconds when viewing the video via the default player in iMessage. So, don't text it to your friends (unless you're a … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump: I'll Ditch TPP Trade Deal on Day One of My Presidency
US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S. will pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) — a trade deal involving 12 Pacific Rim nations — "on day one" of his presidency. From a report on ArsTechnica: Trump, in a YouTube video outlining plans for his first 100 days in office, said: "I'm going to issue our notification of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » AI pilot helps US air force with tactics in simulated operations
The ALPHA system was designed as a computer opponent in air combat simulations but is now working with pilots and could one day be used to fly real planes [Link]
Mashable » 30 gift ideas for your Netflix-obsessed friend
Bad news: the friends you barely see still expect Christmas presents. While it's difficult to get your Netflix binge-watching friends out on the weekends, they luckily make gift-giving pretty easy. From tech devices to show-specific paraphernalia, there are a ton of great gifts out there for the Netflix obsessed. SEE ALSO: Netflix's leading female characters send letters to their younger selves … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google’s DeepMind agrees new deal to share NHS patient data
The five-year partnership will see DeepMind develop and deploy its Streams app for hospitals, but concerns remain over the amount of information being shared [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is testing a feature that'll help you find free public Wi-Fi
A handy new Facebook feature has been discovered. The world's largest social network is reportedly testing a public Wi-Fi finder feature within its mobile apps, TheNextWeb reports. SEE ALSO: Instagram makes live video official as it turns up the heat on Snapchat The experimental feature is still in testing and has yet to officially roll outMashable didn't find the feature on … [Link]
Popular Science » No, teenage blood won't make you young and beautiful
Health New research makes it clear that young blood is no anti-aging drug It turns out, young people’s blood doesn’t contain any special healing powers that diminishes with age. In the past few years, there’s been an explosion of research and… [Link]
Mashable » Apple is finally coming back to Black Friday
In a surprise move, Apple might just give tech-happy holiday shoppers an early gift to start the season. The company updated its homepage Tuesday with a bold declaration for its biggest fans: "Friday can't come soon enough." SEE ALSO: Apple's holiday ad delivers heartfelt chills You read that right. For the first time since 2014, Apple is once again participating in … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple may replace your iPhone 6s battery for free
Gadgets The company has issued a recall for certain devices A limited number of devices, manufactured between September and October 2015, may shut down unexpectedly. [Link]
Mashable » A 3-year-old British girl renamed all the 'Overwatch' heroes
Kids say the darnedest things, don't they? YouTuber noniicat credits the voice behind this video to a 3-year-old British girl, who renamed all the heroes in Blizzard's Overwatch after looking at each hero page on the game's website. Which one is your favorite? While the video's unseen star doesn't get any of the hero names right, she somehow does correctly … [Link]
Mashable » Boys' childhoods are ruined by discovery of Thanksgiving turkey's fate
Growing up is devastating. Redditor ryancav shared two pictures of his adorable little boys having what could be the most conflicted day of their blossoming lives. SEE ALSO: Let a Butterball Turkey Talk-Line chef tell you how to cook your bird In the first photo, the boys pose joyfully for the camera — holding a book titled "Terry the Turkey" and … [Link]
Slashdot » Aussie Internet Pirates Are The Best Customers
A report commissioned by the Australian government has found a drop in piracy rates for 2016. The fall is being attributed to improved availability of legal streaming alternatives, but as TorrentFreak points out, the report also reveals that the much reviled Aussie pirate is often the industry's best customer. From the report: Streaming, on the other hand, increased from 54% … [Link]
Mashable » How I’ve learned to live with an invisible illness
LONDON — To anyone else, it was just an ordinary day. But to me, it felt like the end of the world. Or my world, at least. There I sat — 16 years old and full of hope — in the neurologist’s office, waiting to get the results of months of tests and scans. What was this thing inside me that … [Link]
Mashable » Baby eats broccoli for the first time and realizes the world is cruel
Nothing can prepare you for your first time experiencing the unforgiving taste of broccoli. Being a baby is full of firsts. And while some are great experiences, like trying candy or discovering bacon, testing out a new green like broccoli can deliver some pretty harsh reactions. We're pretty sure this little girl is going to stick to mashed bananas from … [Link]
Mashable » Who are the 41 lucky people Trump follows on Twitter?
We know Donald Trump tweets a lot. Pretty much constantly (he's at 34,000 tweets and counting). About everything. But what does Twitter look like from within the @realDonaldTrump account? SEE ALSO: Trump picks fight with 'Hamilton', people wonder why Trump should be too busy picking his future Cabinet members to have time to be mindlessly scrolling through his Twitter feed. But … [Link]
Mashable » Weed Wednesday, green Friday: Marijuana sales spike at Thanksgiving
First you'll hit the grocery store for a turkey, or sweet potatoes, or pie. Then maybe the liquor store for a bottle of wine to bring to dinner. And then, depending on where you live, perhaps the dispensary, for an extra Thanksgiving pick-me-up—~ marijuana. The U.S. recreational cannabis market is now estimated to be worth close to $20 billion, and it's growing. California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and apparently … [Link]
Popular Science » How to make perfect pie crust with the power of science
DIY You need to put some booze in there All the scientific tips and tricks you need to make perfect, delicious, flakey pie crust on Thanksgiving. [Link]
Mashable » Trump supporters are pissed he won't pursue charges against Hillary Clinton
After months of rallies that included "lock her up!" chants and a threat to put her in jail, President-elect Donald Trump now says he won't pursue charges against Hillary Clinton and supporters are revolting over it. SEE ALSO: How the Trump transition is being run like a Miss Universe pageant The announcement came this morning from Trump aide Kellyanne Conway who, … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Wants To Include Live Sports as Part of Prime Membership
An anonymous reader writes: Amazon's next Prime membership benefit could be the ability to stream live sports. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Amazon is in talks with leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and a handful of others about live game rights. The fact that Amazon wants to stream live sports isn't a new development. But the Journal … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert makes his own musical about Trump vs. 'Hamilton'
You've probably heard of the feud between Hamilton and Burr – but have you heard of the feud between Hamilton and Trump? After the cast respectfully made a speech to Mike Pence when he attended the Broadway show, Trump fired off a bunch of tweets demanding the cast apologize to the VP-elect. Trump also called the show overrated, which Stephen … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden to host Grammys, take over for LL Cool J
Carpool Karaoke is about to have its wildest night ever. CBS announced Tuesday that late-night host James Corden will host the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017. "It's the biggest, most prestigious award show in music and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such an incredible night," Corden said in a press release. SEE ALSO: Kanye West reportedly hospitalized … [Link]
Mashable » Seth Meyers calls Trump's 'Hamilton' distraction a 'Scamilton'
Americans can't seem to stop obsessing over Trump's reaction to Hamilton — and ignoring the grotesque corruption scandals already plaguing his administration. Well, at least Seth Meyers gets it. During his segment on 'Closer Look,' Meyers explored just the tip of the Trump transition scandals. And there are so many — from Trump using his personal cell phone to contact … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's Solar-Powered Drone Under Investigation After 'Accident'
Facebook has hit a hitch in its plans to use a solar-powered unmanned drone to provide internet access to developing nations, after it was revealed the American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into an accident on the drone's first test flight in June. From a report on The Guardian:At the time, Facebook described the flight as … [Link]
Mashable » Here's where we left off with everyone on 'Gilmore Girls'
The day we have been waiting for is almost at hand, and no, we’re not talking about Thanksgiving. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life premieres on Netflix Friday. Just in case it’s been awhile since you’ve been to a Friday night dinner at the Gilmore’s, we’ve got the rundown on where all of your favorite characters ended up at the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New UK surveillance law may see mass data shared with Trump’s US
UK intelligence services will have new powers to access swathes of our data, which could be shared with the US during a Trump presidency, warns Ray Corrigan [Link]
Mashable » Deer playing possum in a trunk, almost pays the ultimate price
The Adams County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office shared this clip on its Facebook page of a fawn waking up moments before it would've been put down. The video recorded a conversation between the driver who found the fawn unconscious at a trailer park, and the police officer who would have had to put it down. The driver says he'd decided to … [Link]
Slashdot » Almost Half the World Will be Online by End of 2016
By the end of this year, almost half of the world's population will be using the internet, partly because of growth of mobile networks and internet access becoming affordable to many, a United Nations agency said. From a report:In the world's developed countries about 80 percent of the population use the internet. But only about 40 percent in developing countries … [Link]
Popular Science » The top 5 things that could send you to the hospital this Thanksgiving
Health Spoiler: Stop deep frying frozen turkeys Follow our tips so you end up with a fat stomach and not a fat hospital bill. [Link]
Mashable » Dog's new haircut bears strong resemblance to '90s Justin Timberlake
Faking enthusiasm for a bad haircut is always a challenge, but this woman didn't hold back when her mom gave the family dog a new 'do. Twitter user @lindsaymartin15 shared pics of her formerly beautiful dog, Wembley, before and after her mom gave him a drastic hairdo. Before his haircut, Wembley was a majestic ball of fluff and afterwards, he was…well, … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat vs Facebook: Can the underdog get big enough, fast enough?
Facebook casts a long shadow. Now worth more than $340 billion, the social network lords over the biggest platform in the history of mankind. The company has either bought up its direct competitors or relegated them to also-rans. Few companies outside of Google, Amazon or Apple can consider themselves serious rivals to Facebook. Snapchat wants to be in that discussion. … [Link]
Mashable » How to lobby your Congressperson but also talk about fun stuff like 'Westworld'
In the wake of Donald Trump's election, many concerned voters have taken to personally lobbying Congress about the President-elect's cabinet picks. Informative guides on lobbying Congress like the "We're His Problem Now" Calling Sheet or Jezebel's piece on effective congressional lobbying (please look at these) have led to a surge of individual calls to representatives. None of them, however, give tips … [Link]
Mashable » Stranger tips man $750 to help with trip back home
LONDON — Despite the suffocating misery that has been the year 2016, it's nice to know that there are still nice things happening in the world. SEE ALSO: 3 ways to help you find meaning in a job that you hate On Sunday, Texan Taryn Keith shared a story on Facebook of a random act of kindness that happened to her … [Link]
Mashable » Gay woman buys dinner for the homophobic family sitting next to her
Some people choose to fight hate with love, others, with their credit cards. Natalie Woods, who is gay, was sitting at a Texas restaurant called "Snuffer's" (please come to New York, Snuffer's), when she overheard a family at a nearby table bashing their gay nephew. Instead of calling them out directly (a perfectly reasonable, completely understandable response when hearing homophobia), Woods … [Link]
Mashable » 5 women appeared on a quiz show and people thought it was radical
LONDON — If you've ever watched an episode of University Challenge, you might have noticed that the number of male contestants far outweighs the number of females. SEE ALSO: 'University Challenge' contestant proves quiz shows and a fear of buzzers don't mix well During Monday night's show, however, viewers were stunned to see a whopping 5 females participating in the quiz … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Slo Mo Guys fire bullets from a WWI-inspired device in slow-motion
Gavin Free and Daniel Gruchy (aka The Slo Mo Guys) have taken their Streamy Award-winning science and technology web series to the Nevada desert. SEE ALSO: Watch a hydraulic press shatter a deck of cards in explosive slow motion This time, they're filming (in slow-motion, of course) bullets shot from a contraption that attempts to recreate a WWI-era propeller plane. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » GM mosquitoes approved for field trial release in Florida
State officials have approved a controversial plan to fight diseases such as Zika and dengue with genetically engineered insects [Link]
Mashable » Jet Black Samsung Galaxy S7 may be coming to soothe your Note7 blues
After the Note7 was discontinued in October due to exploding battery issues, it left Samsung with quite a gap in its lineup. The company's last flagship before the Note7, the Galaxy S7, is eight months old, and four more months will likely pass before its successor, the Galaxy S8, is launched. In the meantime, Apple launched a snazzy new iPhone, its … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Are You Ashamed of Your Code?
Programmer and teacher Bill Sourour wrote a post last week called "Code I'm Still Ashamed Of," where he recounts a story in which he was hired to write code for a pharmaceutical company. Little did he know at the time, he was being "duped into helping the company skirt drug advertising laws in order to persuade young women to take … [Link]
Mashable » Baby falling off table caught by lightning quick 9-year-old brother
Joseph leaped into action as he saw his brother slipping off a changing table. His super fast reaction and epic catch saved his bro from a potential injury. Their mom shared the video, which has since gone viral, to raise awareness about such split-second accidents. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Baby, Saved, Viral Video, and Real Time Video [Link]
Popular Science » 8 ways to hack your Thanksgiving with science
Science Science tastes so good Scroll over the image below to learn how chemistry, food science, and psychology can make your holiday meal better. [Link]
Mashable » Brits are already fed up with Black Friday and it's not even Friday yet
LONDON — If there's one thing us Brits enjoy, it's a good moan. The weather? Awful. Commuting to work? Unbearably awful. The exquisite pain of making 20 minutes of small talk with an overly talkative hairdresser? So nightmarishly awful it's almost worth not going back to get your hair cut again, ever. SEE ALSO: Sorry, Black Friday — social media hates … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams channels Arya Stark in the trailer for her new film
Maisie Williams has found her niche in the acting world — the feisty, rough-around-the edges, yet lovable heroine that her GoT character Arya Stark epitomizes. In her latest film, she nails the trope again, but this time with an American accent. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams getting wildly excited about 'Bake Off' is all of us Co-starring Jason Sudeikis as Henry … [Link]
Mashable » Hotel's magical Christmas decor comes from Apple designers
LONDON — The iconic Claridge's hotel in Mayfair, London, is well known for taking its Christmas decor to the next level. And this year, the hotel has unveiled an installation that interweaves themes of nature and technology with tradition and the future to create a truly immersive experience. SEE ALSO: Christmas tree stylists are a thing and the price will make … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump cancels, then uncancels, meeting with the 'not nice' New York Times
President-elect Donald Trump has canceled his scheduled meeting with the New York Times, claiming the paper tried to make changes to the "terms and conditions" of the meeting. Trump called the New York Times "not nice" in an early morning tweet: I cancelled today's meeting with the failing @nytimes when the terms and conditions of the meeting were changed at the … [Link]
Mashable » 30 gift ideas for the person in your life who knows wine is the best medicine
Buying gifts for people is much easier when you know what they like. And when what they like is wine, it's even easier. Because even if they don't like what you get them, after a few sips of wine, they'll like just about everything. SEE ALSO: Wine lovers rejoice, this 24 hour red wine fountain is free Here are 30 gifts … [Link]
Mashable » Brave scorpion just wants to visit the UK, escapes near death-by-wash
LONDON — After returning from holiday in Mexico, a UK family in Rochdale, Lancashire, discovered an unusual sight in their laundry — a 3in (8cm) long orange scorpion. Perhaps even more extraordinarily, rather than finishing off the highly venomous creature following its ordeal in the washing machine, the kindhearted family contacted the animal charity the RSPCA. SEE ALSO: Tiny piglet being … [Link]
Mashable » People are completely horrified by this 'Hail Trump' video
A video published on The Atlantic that shows Richard B. Spencer — founder and ideologue of the "alt-right" movement — shouting "Hail Trump, hail our people, hail victory" has caused heated reaction on social media. SEE ALSO: White nationalists: Not handling their Twitter apocalypse well Spencer's salute to the crowd of more than 200 people, who gathered for the annual conference … [Link]
Mashable » Killfies: India tops the list of most selfie deaths again
Indians ought to be more careful while taking selfies. SEE ALSO: Indians pose for a selfie with new Rs 2,000 note India has topped the chart once again for "killfies", otherwise known as deaths that have occurred while taking a selfie. More than half of all incidents in the world where people have died while taking selfies have occurred in … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Software Defined Networks – $27.48 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Software Defined Networks" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Slashdot » 'ClickClickClick' Site Reveals How Much Browsers Know About Your Online Behavior
mi writes: The site called ClickClickClick annotates your every move on its one and only page. Turn on the sound to listen to verbal annotations in addition to reading them. The same is possible for, and therefore done by, the regular sites as they attempt to study visitors looking for various trends — better to gauge our opinions and sell … [Link]
Mashable » Google Home discounted to $99 for Thanksgiving
A lot of Black Friday deals aren't actually as good as they seem. Gadgets which have been on the market for months, if not years, are seemingly discounted from their original price, but in reality their price should be — and, at some retailers, often is — much lower in the first place. Google's speaker/digital assistant Google Home, however, has only … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can listen to Apple Music, watch Sony LIV movies in your next Ola cab ride
Amid its battle with Uber for ride-hailing space in India, local rival Ola today unveiled an unusual approach to lure customers: premium in-car experience. The country’s largest taxi aggregator app today unveiled Ola Play, an in-car system that gives passengers control over the car's air conditioning and entertainment systems. SEE ALSO: Uber's India rival Ola looking to raise $600 million in … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump floats Nigel Farage for ambassador post – but there's a catch
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that Nigel Farage, the interim leader of the UK Independence Party, would make a "great" British ambassador to the US. SEE ALSO: 15 facts about Nigel Farage, Trump's BFF across the pond There's one little caveat, though. The position is not vacant, as pointed out by Downing Street. In a late-night tweet, Trump claimed "many people … [Link]
Mashable » PM Narendra Modi wants your views on demonetization via his app
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold announcement of invalidating most circulated currency notes has left hundreds of millions of people stranded without any money. Two weeks into it, however, Modi is now asking for their views on the matter. SEE ALSO: India's futile attempt to go cashless is a reality check for our dream epayments future On Tuesday, Modi said he is … [Link]
Mashable » Someone brought a really polite sign to the huge Malaysia Bersih protest
Over the weekend, thousands of protesters rallied in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur to demand Prime Minister Najib Razak's resignation over a financial scandal. The Bersih ("clean" in Bahasa) demonstration brought a flood of participants wearing yellow down the streets, chanting "Save Democracy" and "Bersih, Bersih." SEE ALSO: Police held 76-year-old Malaysian for 3 days for insulting prime minister over … [Link]
Mashable » In Australia, a 25-year-old muesli bar found in a jacket made TV news
In Australia, a land of strict gun control and relative political stability, there's sometimes days when you wonder what's newsworthy. And now we have a 25 year old muesli bar (or granola bar, for our North American friends) that had been discovered in the jacket pocket of a woman called Lisa Sargeant in Queensland, as reported by 7 News in … [Link]
Mashable » Dumb dude tries to buy beer with a photocopied Rs 2,000 note in Mumbai, gets caught
India demonetized 86 percent of its currency to curb black money and counterfeiting but that did not discourage this 24-year-old dude from trying his hand at spoofing the new Rs 2,000 currency bill to get high. SEE ALSO: Relax! There's no GPS chip in new Rs 2,000 notes Mumbai resident Tushar Chitale made a color photocopy of the Rs 2,000 note, … [Link]
Slashdot » US Dementia Rates Drop 24%, New Study Finds
A new study involving more than 21,000 people across the country finds that dementia rates in people over age 65 fell from 11.6 percent in 2000 to 8.8 percent in 2012 — a decline of 24 percent. CNN reports: The decline in dementia rates translates to about one million fewer Americans suffering from the condition, said John Haaga, director of … [Link]
Mashable » Lebanese Muslim spokesperson blasts politician for inciting 'bigotry'
A note to politicians: Stop blaming an entire race, creed, religion or any other social group for the actions of the radicalised. Australia's Lebanese Muslim Association President, Samier Dandan, said as much Tuesday when he responded to claims by Australia's own Immigration Minister Peter Dutton. The minister called out Lebanese Australians during parliament on Monday, responding to the wry question … [Link]
Mashable » Australia has some messed up stories behind some of its place names
To the rest of the world Australia is a pretty weird place, with its odd animals and plethora of quirky and rude place names. But it's the more benign place names that have a dark history. And one that's been documented in a recently-released book by Australian author Eamon Evans, Mount Buggery To Nowhere Else. SEE ALSO: Dude at work bitten … [Link]
Mashable » Add emus to the list of Australian wildlife you should totally avoid
There’s nothing quite like a leisurely bike ride. Except when that bike ride turns into being chased by a giant flightless bird. Those bike rides suck. Australian man Chris Wilson was cycling around Cotter Dam at the outskirts of Canberra when he paused by the road to take in his picturesque surroundings. He spotted a couple of emus grazing in the … [Link]
Mashable » Gigi Hadid kind of apologizes for Melania impression at the AMAs
Gigi Hadid got all political on the American Music Awards on Sunday night and now she's sorry…sort of. SEE ALSO: Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid give us their model rendition of 'Baby' The model/Kendall Jenner bestie did a Melania Trump impression at the AMAs, which some viewers found funny. Others, not so much. I never want to hear @GiGiHadid stand up … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Facebook drone under investigation after 'structural failure'
Facebook’s drive to digitally connect the whole world may have hit a road bump. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reportedly investigating a June accident involving one of Facebook's massive drones. Known as Aquila, the unmanned aircraft is part of Internet.org, Facebook's at times controversial project to bring internet to remote communities. SEE ALSO: Facebook’s $200MM satellite wouldn’t have … [Link]
Mashable » Grocery chain rails against holiday commercialism … in holiday commercial
Christmas commercials are probably about the last place you'd expect to see a morality tale about the ills of holiday materialism run amok. Yet that's the message delivered in a bold new ad from German grocery chain Edeka. And it works surprisingly well. SEE ALSO: This dark German supermarket commercial will jerk around your emotions Backed by a voiceover of rhyming … [Link]
Slashdot » China To Build a Solar Plant In Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Two Chinese firms plan to build a solar power plant in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, which has been off limits since a devastating explosion contaminated the region with deadly radiation in 1986. GCL System Integration Technology (GCL-SI), a subsidiary of the GCL Group, said it would cooperate with … [Link]
Mashable » San Franciscans get a taste of life below the poverty line in new ad campaign
The tech industry has put San Francisco at the heart one of the biggest waves of wealth creation in history. But a huge number of the city's residents have seen little of its spoils. SEE ALSO: How people reacted when a 'homeless' child knocked on their door on Halloween For them, the skyrocketing cost of living has turned everyday life in … [Link]
Mashable » Dude at work bitten by a godforsaken snake twice in 2 days
Your job is tough, sure. But have you ever been bitten by a snake at work, twice in two days? This lucky guy has. While clearing a paddock on a Queensland property in Australia, an 18-year-old man was bitten by a "brown-coloured" snake on his lower leg and air-lifted to hospital Friday. He was treated for the bite and sent home. … [Link]
Mashable » How to protect yourself while online shopping for the holidays
With many retailers offering internet-only promotions to go along with their in-store doorbusters, more Americans than ever seem to be choosing to stay home to take advantage of the best deals of the season. Research from Visa projects an 18 percent increase in online holiday spending this year, which follows 16 percent growth over the 2015 season from the year before. … [Link]
Slashdot » Sea Ice In Arctic and Antarctic Is At Record Low Levels This Year
dryriver quotes a report from CNN: For what appears to be the first time since scientists began keeping track, sea ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic are at record lows this time of year. "It looks like, since the beginning of October, that for the first time we are seeing both the Arctic and Antarctic sea ice running at … [Link]
Mashable » The future of high-speed travel could take place in this Hyperloop pod
If Elon Musk gets his way, we'll not only send humans to Mars, but also make the Earth commute significantly more speedy. One solution? A ground transport system known as a Hyperloop that could potentially move people-bearing pods in sealed tubes at the speed of sound. Imagine, say, travelling from Sydney to Melbourne in only 50 minutes. SEE ALSO: SpaceX's bold … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West reportedly hospitalized following concert cancellations
Kanye West was reportedly admitted to a Los Angeles hospital Monday shortly after the remaining dates of his U.S. tour were canceled. West was hospitalized for his own health and safety after emergency services responded to a medical welfare call at around 1:20 p.m. PT, sources told NBC News reporter Andrew Blankstein. No criminal activity was involved, the site adds. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Airline in hot water as teen sues for burn damages to his groin regions
Serving hot drinks on a plane can be a risky endeavour. In fact, one hot cup of joe has seen Virgin Australia burned by a lawsuit. Rhett Butler, 16, is suing the airline after receiving "burns, blisters and scarring to his thighs, groin, genitals and midriff," after a cup of coffee landed on him during a flight from Los Angeles to … [Link]
Mashable » Even more retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day in 2016
When it came to the controversy over the annual "how early is too early?" Thanksgiving Day/Black Friday debate, for too long it felt like we were stuck in the same reactionary cycle year after year. In 2016, that cycle might finally be broken. SEE ALSO: Grandma invites wrong teen to Thanksgiving, now every teen wants to come Here's how it went … [Link]
Mashable » Selena Gomez makes triumphant return with this powerful speech at the AMAs
In her first public appearance since announcing a break to focus on her health in August, Selena Gomez accepted an honor at the American Music Awards. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Lupus, American Music Awards, Selena Gomez, and Real Time
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Slashdot » US Sets Plan To Build Two Exascale Supercomputers
dcblogs quotes a report from Computerworld: The U.S. believes it will be ready to seek vendor proposals to build two exascale supercomputers — costing roughly $200 to $300 million each — by 2019. The two systems will be built at the same time and be ready for use by 2023, although it's possible one of the systems could be ready … [Link]
Mashable » Mom hilariously can't remember the names of her daughter's friends
Moms keep proving they are the best inspiration for tweets. Christina Duron, a senior at Texas State University, sends her mother in Houston pictures to keep her updated on college life — but hilariously, her mom just cannot get her friends' names straight. SEE ALSO: These hilarious dad stories will make your day "It started in college," Duron told Mashable of … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie Devon Terrell nails a young Obama in full length 'Barry' trailer
Hankering for as much Obama as you can handle in the next two months? You're in luck. Netflix's original film Barry has launched its first full length trailer, telling the story of the United States' beloved 44th president — back when he was a young Columbia University student. Australian Devon Terrell plays the future first African American president, and if … [Link]
Mashable » The UK could bring in $1 billion in tax revenue by legalizing pot, report says
The UK should completely legalize marijuana because the industry could be worth some $8.5 billion and bring in tax revenue of around $1.3 billion annually, a new report suggests. The idea of following in the footsteps of several U.S. states and legalizing the industry is suggested in a new publication, "The Tide Effect," from free-market think tank The Adam Smith Institute … [Link]
Mashable » These promotional photos helped Melbourne secure the 1956 Olympics
An artist's rendering of the proposed Olympic stadium.Image: Public Record Office Victoria, VPRS 15162 P1 Unit 3In 1949, the International Olympic Committee gathered in Rome to decide which city would host the 1956 Summer Olympics.The locations under consideration included six American cities, as well as Montreal, Mexico City, Buenos Aires — and MelbourneThe Australian city’s nomination was met with some skepticism, … [Link]
Mashable » Let a Butterball Turkey Talk-Line chef tell you how to cook your bird
As long as turkey maintains its status as a Thanksgiving must-eat, home cooks will stress over having to roast one. And since November 1981, home cooks panicked over the states of their turkeys have turned to the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line for guidance. SEE ALSO: Butterball will open a 24/7 text line this Thanksgiving for all your turkey questions Now in its … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump Names Two Opponents of Net Neutrality To Oversee FCC Transition Team
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: President-elect Donald Trump has appointed two new advisers to his transition team that will oversee his FCC and telecommunications policy agenda. Both of the new advisers are staunch opponents of net neutrality regulations. Jeff Eisenach, one of the two newly appointed advisers, is an economist who has previously worked as a consultant … [Link]
Mashable » How Black Lives Matters activists interrupted a popular tree-lighting ceremony
“No one is illegal" was the message activists had for holiday revelers at Atlanta's annual tree-lighting ceremony. SEE ALSO: Powerful Mannequin Challenge video highlights the Black Lives Matter movement The 56-foot tall tree atop the Macy's Men's store in Atlanta was lit with thousands of LED lights Sunday night as part of a holiday tradition. But in the middle of the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rogue One' revelations: Everything we just learned about the new Star Wars movie
If you sense a disturbance in the Force this week, it's probably because the advance publicity machine for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has cranked itself up to Ludicrous Speed. With a couple of new videos and more than a dozen exclusive photos dropping over the past few days, Star Wars fans wanting to piece together everything we know about … [Link]
Mashable » Welp, there's now a $130 'hipster nativity set'
There are Christmas decorations for all of us, we guess. Company Modern Nativity has created a nativity set a little different from the one you used to play with at your grandmother's house. The "hipster nativity set" is a modern take on the nativity scene, filled with Segways, selfies, and Amazon Prime. SEE ALSO: Christmas-loving elderly woman goes all out on … [Link]
Slashdot » Canada Plans To Phase Out Coal-Powered Electricity By 2030
Last week, French president Francois Hollande announced that France will shut down all its coal-fired power plants by 2023. This week, Canada's environment minister, Kathleen McKenna, announced that Canada plans to phase out its use of coal-fired electricity by 2030. The Guardian reports: [McKenna] said the goal is to make sure 90% of Canada's electricity comes from sustainable sources by … [Link]
Mashable » Reese Witherspoon is launching a multimedia brand for women
LOS ANGELES — Reese Witherspoon, a champion for female voices in film, is launching a new multimedia brand for women. Called Hello Sunshine, the cross-platform brand is designed to tell female-driven stories in short online videos and social media — with ambitions for television and feature films. It will ostensibly stand apart from Draper James, the clothing line that Witherspoon launched … [Link]
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