John Gordon Ross

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Geekish

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 » 11 boring tech products that are actually great gifts

Wednesday 23 November 23:45:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295963%2fap_307784523621Feed-tw Feed-fbA lot of extravagant tech products came out this year, but you probably can't buy everyone in your life a new iPhone 7 or MacBook Pro this holiday season. Alas. So, why not ditch luxury altogether and buy gifts that are guaranteed to make a difference? These products might seem "boring" next to a sleek smartphone, but your friends will thank … [Link]

Mashable » Meet your new hero Daniel, who gave the most Aussie interview ever

Wednesday 23 November 23:43:03 UTC 2016

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Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Here are the books we're thankful for

Wednesday 23 November 23:42:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295587%2f2016_2f03_2f31_2f35_2ffembooks.538d8Feed-tw Feed-fbThanksgiving is not just for turkey.  In honor of Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, this week on the MashReads Podcast we discuss the books we're thankful for and why. You know, those books that we not only enjoyed but also shaped us as readers and humans. Then, as always, we close the show with recommendations. Aliza recommends The Six of … [Link]

Mashable » Live.ly now lets you give gifts to your favorite stars

Wednesday 23 November 23:41:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295969%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_3.52.52_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Live.ly — the sister app to popular musical.ly — has become the latest to give creators the opportunity to monetize their streams. As of this week, the app, which allows users to broadcast their actions in real time on their phones, now gives broadcasters the ability to monetize through both livestreaming and their personal channels. The app first … [Link]

Mashable » Fitbit's Charge 2 takes fitness tracking to the next level

Wednesday 23 November 23:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295505%2ffitbit-min-screenFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to wearables, your choices primarily fall into two buckets: smartwatches that have fitness tracking features and fitness trackers that also have smartwatch-style notifications.  Fitbit's new Charge 2 falls squarely in the latter group. It's all about fitness, though its notifications are a useful addition. While few wearables manage to do both well, the Charge 2 strikes the right … [Link]

Mashable » This man inspired more than $35,000 in donations by selling wood

Wednesday 23 November 23:25:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295864%2f15036314_10209842658334645_1025629260935030071_nFeed-tw Feed-fbKenneth Smith, an 80-year-old Mississippi man, has been selling pieces of kindling wood on the side of the road to try to pay off his late wife's medical bills.  Now he'll have around $35,000 to help him out. Smith's son, Leslie, set up a GoFundMe page to help his father, who is currently living on a fixed Social Security income. Smith's … [Link]

Slashdot » Snowden Can Be Asked To Testify In Person In Germany NSA Probe

Wednesday 23 November 23:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Whistleblower Edward Snowden can be asked to give evidence in person by a German committee probing the NSA's spying activities, the country's Federal Court of Justice has ruled. Germany's government has been told that it should make suitable arrangements for that to happen. It has been refusing to invite Snowden to … [Link]

Mashable » Everyday household objects more qualified for public office than Trump's cabinet

Wednesday 23 November 23:12:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295787%2fdirtymop2Feed-tw Feed-fbAs Trump slowly fills out his cabinet, Clinton supporters and #NeverTrumpers alike are silently watching as the democracy they've always loved face plants in front of their very eyes. People who've never held elected office or who were best known for their leadership in the alt-right movement now have some of the most powerful jobs in the world. For millions of … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Launches Office 365 in 10 New Markets, Eyes Expansion in Nearly 100 New Markets By Next Year

Wednesday 23 November 22:40:00 UTC 2016

Microsoft is bringing Office 365 to 10 new markets. The company today announced that people in Bhutan, Cambodia, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Laos, Maldives, Martinique, Mozambique, Myanmar, and Vatican City can now also subscribe to its productivity suite. The company says it plans to launch Office 365 in nearly 100 more markets by next year. VentureBeat adds: It's worth underlining that Microsoft … [Link]

Mashable » This New York City museum is opening an exhibit dedicated to 'Om'

Wednesday 23 November 22:36:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295873%2fom_lab_renderingFeed-tw Feed-fb“Ohhhmmmmm.”  The Sanskrit syllable recited by Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and followers of Jainism around the world will be at the center of an immersive sensory experience at a museum in New York City in February. The Rubin Museum of Art will transform its sixth floor into a participatory exhibit called the "Om Lab." Visitors will be able to record their own … [Link]

Mashable » Cyclists love Thanksgiving so much they ride 50 miles in the shape of a turkey

Wednesday 23 November 22:36:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28975%2f97446e2eab5d462194c159a3ca74528eFeed-tw Feed-fbSan Francisco is known for its winding roads – and apparently, those winding roads make for quite the festive bike route. Every year around Thanksgiving, bikers complete the 50-mile Turkey Ride in San Francisco. If cyclists track their path on their phones, an image of a turkey wearing a pilgrim hat appears. SEE ALSO: Enjoy these photos from the Philly Naked Bike … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon's Black Friday deals include lowest price yet for Google Pixel

Wednesday 23 November 22:34:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295599%2fap_16278673240867Feed-tw Feed-fbWe’re still not sure if Apple's surprise entry into the Black Friday sales season will result in manufacturer discounts to the iPhone 7, but its newest challenger will be part of a major promotion sure to catch the eye of anyone considering a switch.  SEE ALSO: Google's new update will help you avoid holiday shopping crowds Verizon's recently announced Black Friday … [Link]

Mashable » 7 awful Black Friday tech 'deals' you need to avoid

Wednesday 23 November 22:19:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295141%2fap_209052365166Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to holiday shopping and Black Friday deals, it's important to remember one thing: just because something is discounted doesn't automatically make it worth buying. SEE ALSO: Sorry, Black Friday — social media hates you Buying something at reduced cost feels like winning a contest or gaming the system — that's by design. There's a reason bargain shopping is … [Link]

Mashable » We have so many questions about the Worst Tweet of Thanksgiving 2016: #GlockPie

Wednesday 23 November 22:18:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295777%2fnormal_glockwellFeed-tw Feed-fb Cooked to perfectionPhoto credit: Lindsay Eisbrenner pic.twitter.com/qVrD0G9aut — GLOCK Inc. (@GLOCKInc) November 16, 2016 1. Why?  2. Are you expecting relatives to stage an armed insurrection? 3. Is the idea here that the pie is staging an insurrection? 4. Why is it outside? 5. Why is it on the ground? 6. Why is the gun just smooshed into the pie … [Link]

Mashable » The Colts punter asked Antonio Brown, kindly, not to kick him in the face on Thanksgiving

Wednesday 23 November 22:07:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295736%2f55b2a48ecb9145aaa798ab65bd1ea253Feed-tw Feed-fbColts punter Pat McAfee has a simple request for Antonio Brown this week: Don't kick him in the face while his mom is watching. Please. The Colts and Steelers will face off in a Thanksgiving Day matchup on Thursday, and McAfee is hoping Brown — the Steelers wide receiver — won't repeat what he did to one unlucky punter two years … [Link]

Mashable » 'Yes we cran': 9 dad jokes from Obama's final turkey pardoning

Wednesday 23 November 22:06:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295721%2f577bc1bc4b3b49999647a9feedcbeacdFeed-tw Feed-fbThanksgiving has gone to the birds. SEE ALSO: How you'd love to troll your Trump-supporting family this Thanksgiving and what to say instead For the eighth and final time, President Barack Obama has pardoned a pair of turkeys — Tater and Tot — before Thanksgiving, but, for the first time, he did so without his daughters Malia and Sasha.  Obama has … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 most clever, efficient, and tear-jerking montages in film history

Wednesday 23 November 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23107%2fmovielistsmontagesnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbA good movie montage can weave together subplots, reveal the evolution of a space, explain a complex backstory or training into a few intense seconds, or compress a childhood or a marriage or an entire city into a best-of highlights reel.  Here are our picks for the top 10 best movie montages of all time. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Group Offices Raided By Korean Prosecutors

Wednesday 23 November 22:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: South Korean prosecutors raided the offices of Samsung Group on Wednesday, a prosecution official said, after media reports of alleged links with a confidante of President Park Geun-hye who has been indicted in an influence-peddling scandal. Prosecutors also raided South Korea's largest pension fund, the National Pension Service (NPS), an NPS spokeswoman … [Link]

Mashable » This is the VR headset you can gift everyone this holiday season

Wednesday 23 November 21:38:43 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Can't go home for Thanksgiving? Here are 11 stock photos you can argue with

Wednesday 23 November 21:33:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f292158%2fgettyimages-526631019Feed-tw Feed-fbThanksgiving is a day of gratitude, good food and arguments. So, if you're feeling a little homesick this Thanksgiving because you weren't able to attend your family's gathering, we've got you covered.  SEE ALSO: Grandma invites wrong teen to Thanksgiving, now every teen wants to come While we can't give you a plate of turkey, we can provide a photo of … [Link]

Mashable » Are LED sneakers going to be the new Yeezys?

Wednesday 23 November 21:26:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28963%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Light up Sketchers were fun, Heelys were cool, and Nike's self-lacing sneakers are insane. What could possibly top them? Well, a new Indiegogo campaign by Vixole wants to bring you customizable LED sneakers. They're controlled through an app that allows you to upload photos, illustrations or GIFs to illuminate the back of your kicks.  The sneakers can also sync up … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Says He's Going To 'Get Apple To Build a Big Plant In the United States'

Wednesday 23 November 21:20:00 UTC 2016

In a Tuesday interview with The New York Times, President-elect Donald Trump said that he would incentivize Apple to "build a big plant in the United States, or many big plants in the United States." Ars Technica reports: Trump indicated to columnist Thomas Friedman that he is going to double-down on bringing factory jobs back to America, especially in the … [Link]

Mashable » Obama spares his final Thanksgiving turkeys

Wednesday 23 November 21:16:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28971%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fb‘Tater’ and 'Tot' were kindly pardoned by POTUS – what a class act guy. Of course his speech was full of his 'dad jokes'…we will miss, you!  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tradition, Barack Obama, President Obama, and Thanksgiving [Link]

Mashable » 'Moana' will put your family in a sparkling, sing-along mood this Thanksgiving

Wednesday 23 November 21:08:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295600%2f7b301903cf7540ea8f094823027a038cFeed-tw Feed-fbWalt Disney Animation Studios is on a blinding, nearly decade-long streak of moviemaking brilliance, momentum that has carried us all the way to Moana, the most dazzling and joyous thing on a holiday movie screen since, well ..Frozen. Laced with magic, mystery, mythology and the marvelous music of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana is like a tall glass of good-mood juice that will … [Link]

Mashable » This Thanksgiving prank could have you crying over your dead bird

Wednesday 23 November 21:07:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28970%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile families everywhere gather for a traditional holiday meal, some are cooking up Thanksgiving pranks like the "Pregnant Turkey Prank." Read more…More about Mashable Video, Humor, Funny, Thanksgiving, and Pregnant Turkey Prank [Link]

Popular Science » 5 Thanksgiving foods that are not safe for cats and dogs

Wednesday 23 November 21:00:14 UTC 2016

Animals Hold turkey skin and fatty gravy–your pet will thank you later A lot of ingredients that might show up in your holiday spread (or unguarded trashcan) are harmful to pets. [Link]

Mashable » What to do when your small business needs to grow its workforce

Wednesday 23 November 20:45:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294972%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_9.44.19_amFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the life of every small business, there comes a time when it has to get bigger.  But staffing-up isn't just about adding bodies to your organization – you need to build systems that will drive performance, create a culture of purpose and of course, find the most-talented people out there. And that's just the beginning. Check out the videos below … [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Making decisive staffing moves

Wednesday 23 November 20:43:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28918%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_10.20.13_amFeed-tw Feed-fbDon’t talk yourself out of hiring valuable talent, and don't let underperforming workers stick around.  Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Managing the hiring process

Wednesday 23 November 20:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28915%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_10.16.18_amFeed-tw Feed-fbDon’t lean too heavily on resumes. Meet your candidates in person and determine if they belong at your company. Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Slashdot » China Breaks Patent Application Record

Wednesday 23 November 20:40:00 UTC 2016

China-based inventors applied for a record-setting number of patents last year. The country accounted for more than a million submissions, according to an annual report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (Wipo). It said the figure was "extraordinary". From a BBC report:A total of 2.9 million patent applications were filed worldwide in 2015, according to Wipo, marking a 7.8% rise … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen once again shuts down Twitter trolls

Wednesday 23 November 20:39:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28936%2fchrissyFeed-tw Feed-fbBy now, anyone who tries to come for Chrissy Teigen should know the drill—you will be swiftly defanged, whether you're a mommy shamer or mock North West's fashion passion.  Haters have spewed their unsolicited thoughts about the model left and right on social media. And while conducting a question and answer session about Thanksgiving, the trolls managed to sneak in a … [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Patching your knowledge gaps

Wednesday 23 November 20:38:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28913%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_10.13.08_amFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are some jobs you can't do yourself. Bring in some experts so you can focus on more pressing matters.  Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Jill Stein wants you to give her $2.5 million to contest the 2016 election results

Wednesday 23 November 20:36:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295515%2fap_16281329085454Feed-tw Feed-fbIf Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein can raise around $2 million by Friday afternoon, the United States may have a vote recount on its hands.  Stein's campaign announced Wednesday via its website that they're trying to raise enough money to contest and recount the presidential election results in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all of which show thin margins between Donald … [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Building out an expert staff

Wednesday 23 November 20:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28912%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_10.09.35_amFeed-tw Feed-fbYou may not think you can afford an expert, but you may end up spending more on outsourcing.  Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Keeping your culture light

Wednesday 23 November 20:33:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28910%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_10.06.04_amFeed-tw Feed-fbYou can build an effective and collaborative culture by encouraging employees to have fun.  Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Attracting talent

Wednesday 23 November 20:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28905%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_10.02.32_amFeed-tw Feed-fbA great company culture can be your biggest asset in the hiring process. Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Inspiring your workforce

Wednesday 23 November 20:28:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28901%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_9.52.51_amFeed-tw Feed-fbBuilding a purpose-based company will keep employees invested and motivated. Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Get out of your filter bubble with this new browser extension

Wednesday 23 November 20:26:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295281%2fap_16315234652271Feed-tw Feed-fbA new browser extension could help make your Facebook feed feel a little less like an echo chamber for your own political beliefs. The program, called EscapeYourBubble, claims to replace ads on the social network with hand-picked articles that illuminate a point of view you may not have considered (though in practice, the articles currently more often appear around the ads).  … [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Classifying your workforce

Wednesday 23 November 20:25:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28900%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_9.47.39_amFeed-tw Feed-fbUse an expert to help you navigate the differences between employees and contractors.  Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » 8 quotes from Trump's New York Times interview that are Trump AF

Wednesday 23 November 20:23:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295314%2fap_16327746470693Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump is still totally Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: These are the most shocking quotes to come out of Trump’s 60 Minutes interview Oh, sure, he's preaching a message of bringing a divided America together. And he knows how to put on a good show. But at the end of the day, he's still Donald Trump.  Two weeks removed, he's already … [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Building a diverse workforce

Wednesday 23 November 20:23:00 UTC 2016

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Mashable » Just One Thing: Knowing your blind spots

Wednesday 23 November 20:20:00 UTC 2016

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Slashdot » Google Quietly Phases Out 'Google Cast' Branding for TVs, Speakers

Wednesday 23 November 20:20:00 UTC 2016

Google can't seem to settle for a good name for its media-streaming device. The company is changing Google Cast branding to Chromecast, it subtly announced this week on Twitter. The tech giant has been jumping around on its branding for Cast, most recently switching from Google Cast to Google Home with the release of the company's smart speaker. From a … [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Creating a productive culture

Wednesday 23 November 20:18:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28895%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_9.35.32_amFeed-tw Feed-fbTreat your employees like family and they'll work hard for you and your business. Read more…More about Just One Thing, Justonething Staffing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Thinking about talent development

Wednesday 23 November 20:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28894%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_9.32.00_amFeed-tw Feed-fbTalent development starts with your hiring process. Look for candidates with potential.  Read more…More about Justonething Staffing, Just One Thing, Supported, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Desperados just gave the world its first zero gravity music festival

Wednesday 23 November 20:14:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28959%2fsitethumb2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe alcohol brand curated the event high above Las Vegas…dropping the plane with the music, for zero gravityFor more awesome footage, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkP~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Music Festival, Music, Zero Gravity, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Just One Thing: Hiring to drive performance

Wednesday 23 November 20:11:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28892%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_9.28.15_amFeed-tw Feed-fbFilling your business with top talent will create a culture of performance that replicates itself. Read more…More about Supported, Just One Thing, Justonething Staffing, Business, and Small Business [Link]

Mashable » Tom Hanks sent a fan a typewriter as a thank you present

Wednesday 23 November 20:03:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28914%2fthanxFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile Tom Hanks was receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom yesterday, a fan of his got a surprise gift in the mail.  The actor, who has never been shy about expressing his love of typewriters, sent artist Denise Esposito a glorious typewriter along with a personal note after she presented him with a book of sketches.  SEE ALSO: Tom Hanks is … [Link]

Slashdot » Clinton Urged To Challenge Election Results Due To Possible Hacking [Update]

Wednesday 23 November 20:02:00 UTC 2016

Reader Bruha writes: After examining results in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin computer scientists have discovered Clinton averaged 7% worse in counties with e voting machines vs. counties with only paper or optical scan ballots.From a CNN report:The computer scientists believe they have found evidence that vote totals in the three states could have been manipulated or hacked and presented their … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Plans To Censor Online Videos Of 'Non-Conventional' Sex Acts

Wednesday 23 November 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Mark Wilson, writing for BetaNews: The UK government's relationship with the web is something of a checkered one. Keen to pander to the fear of concerned hand-wringers, we've seen torrent sites blocked and there are plans afoot to censor porn sites that do not implement 'effective' age checks. Now there is a chance that UK web users will be denied … [Link]

Mashable » The NHL has a new team and people are already mocking it

Wednesday 23 November 19:55:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295431%2fgettyimages-625199108Feed-tw Feed-fbThe NHL on Tuesday unveiled the name and logo of its newest team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights. The Knights are hockey's first expansion team since 2000 and will field a roster through an expansion draft next summer, reports USA Today. It was a great moment for Las Vegas; the Knights are Sin City's first major professional sports team.  But we can … [Link]

Mashable » 'Spider-Man' actor Tom Holland makes adorable in-costume hospital visit

Wednesday 23 November 19:47:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28942%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_1.24.48_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe new Spider-Man is off to a good start. This week, the latest face of the timeless wall-crawling superhero, Tom Holland, visited New York Hospital in costume to surprise some of his young enthusiasts. On Instagram, the actor chronicled his visit with one adorable boy named Nicholas, who probably would have been happier to see Batman. Watch the heartwarming video here: … [Link]

Mashable » Trump says that the wind is a 'very deceiving thing'

Wednesday 23 November 19:41:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295504%2fgettyimages-610600382Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump stopped by the offices of his journalistic nemesis the New York Times on Tuesday to chat with senior reporters and editors. The captivating full transcript from the sit-down has since been released, and amongst discussing his feelings towards the publication and his plans for America, the climate change skeptic had some uh, interesting things to say about the wind. … [Link]

Mashable » Start a new (old) Thanksgiving Day tradition: 'Alice's Restaurant' on the FM radio

Wednesday 23 November 19:36:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28953%2fdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb This song is called "Alice's Restaurant." It's about Alice, and the restaurant. And it's a huge Thanksgiving tradition you probably didn't realize has been happening right under your nose for decades. Kid, it's time you joined the movement.  NOW, kid! SEE ALSO: OK Go's 'The One Moment' music video was shot in the blink of an eye It all started … [Link]

Mashable » Stunning 'Zelda: Majora's Mask' fan film leaves you wishing for that Netflix series

Wednesday 23 November 19:32:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28950%2f29fee81a8f814d2192dadbea03a1c2dfFeed-tw Feed-fb The rumored Zelda series on Netflix may never actually happen, but Ember Lab makes the strongest case for it imaginable in Majora's Mask – Terrible Fate. The fan-made short film is a stylized origin story that sets up the events of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, a Nintendo 64 classic. It's way too short for our liking, but manages … [Link]

Mashable » 19 dumb headlines we wrote inspired by Alicia Silverstone getting nude for PETA

Wednesday 23 November 19:32:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28945%2f665c3a86eff54031a6834ce01d2d05acFeed-tw Feed-fbAlicia Silverstone, 40, is capitalizing on a pretty foolproof way for women to remain in the spotlight: nudity. PETA just released a new campaign this week, protesting the use of wool with a naked photo of the Clueless actress. Image: PETAThe campaign focuses on the horrific conditions sheep sometimes face in order to provide the fashion industry with wool.  Sure, we … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Coconut crab’s bone-crushing grip is 10 times stronger than ours

Wednesday 23 November 19:30:44 UTC 2016

It’s the largest of all land arthropods and it has the strongest claw of any crustacean on Earth – strong enough to lift a child or break bones [Link]

Slashdot » Sony Accused of Censoring Negative Feedback On Its Bravia TVs Ahead of Black Fri

Wednesday 23 November 19:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Disgruntled owners of Sony's Bravia televisions have accused the company of "censoring" its community forums by preventing users from reporting technical issues. Several users say the company has locked threads containing complaints about its 4K televisions to suppress negative feedback in the run-up to the high-spending season. One of the threads removed by Sony contained 90 … [Link]

Popular Science » This stick-on sweat monitor knows when you need a drink

Wednesday 23 November 19:00:00 UTC 2016

sweat sensor Health It's being tested by the Air Force and sports beverage companies Researchers are developing a stick-on sweat sensor that could one day let you know whether you need to rehydrate or replenish your electrolytes. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Releases Final Android 7.1 Developer Preview

Wednesday 23 November 18:44:22 UTC 2016

Google has made a second preview of Android 7.1 available to mobile app developers ahead of the platform's wider release. Along with the new build of Android 7.1, Google made some minor adjustments to the Android SDK and Android Studio. Developers should put the new tools to use in finalizing their apps for Android 7.1. [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Hacked Over 8,000 Computers In 120 Countries Based on One Warrant

Wednesday 23 November 18:40:00 UTC 2016

Joseph Cox, reporting for Motherboard: In January, Motherboard reported on the FBI's "unprecedented" hacking operation, in which the agency, using a single warrant, deployed malware to over one thousand alleged visitors of a dark web child pornography site. Now, it has emerged that the campaign was actually several orders of magnitude larger. In all, the FBI obtained over 8,000 IP … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Time to stage trials of engineering the atmosphere to cool Earth

Wednesday 23 November 18:34:52 UTC 2016

Tests of controversial geoengineering methods, especially poorly researched options such as radiation management, must begin in earnest, says Matthew Watson [Link]

New Scientist – News » It’s time to relax the rules on growing human embryos in the lab

Wednesday 23 November 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Researchers can only study human embryos up to 14 days past fertilisation, but new techniques can go beyond that – a change in the law would benefit all of us [Link]

New Scientist – News » SpaceX wants to launch more satellites than are already in orbit

Wednesday 23 November 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Elon Musk’s space firm is seeking permission to launch 4425 satellites into space with the aim of delivering superfast broadband to the masses [Link]

New Scientist – News » Deepest water found 1000km down, a third of way to Earth’s core

Wednesday 23 November 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Water identified far below the surface suggests Earth may contain many oceans’-worth of hidden water throughout the mantle [Link]

Popular Science » How to deep-fry a turkey without killing yourself

Wednesday 23 November 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Fry baby fry DIY So many delicious ways to die Take these essential precautions to deep-fry a turkey without killing anyone in the process. [Link]

Slashdot » BBC Planning 'Netflix of the Spoken Word' to Take Radio Content Global

Wednesday 23 November 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Georg Szalai, reporting for Hollywood Reporter: "The BBC makes the best radio in the world," says director general Tony Hall. British public broadcaster BBC plans to launch a "Netflix of the spoken word" to take its radio content beyond the U.K. Director general Tony Hall in a London speech on Wednesday said that the BBC plans to offer all of … [Link]

Slashdot » Opera Browser Asked to Blacklist Pirate Sites in 'Turbo Mode'

Wednesday 23 November 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Opera web browser's 'Turbo Mode' is designed to speed up browsing. As a side effect, it also bypasses website blocks, something popular with pirates. However, it appears that the company has been in talks to integrate a blacklist which could stop access to blocked domains. From a report on TorrentFreak: It transpires that earlier this year, Opera's owners were approached … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hubble rounds up the first worlds we’ll check for alien life

Wednesday 23 November 17:14:01 UTC 2016

The space telescope is set to spend hundreds of hours over the next year picking out the perfect planet for its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, to probe in earnest [Link]

Mashable » Lovable dog waits patiently outside hospital after owner falls ill

Wednesday 23 November 17:13:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28919%2fdog_outisde_a_and_eFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — You know your dog is loyal when it comes to A&E with you and then waits patiently outside while you receive treatment. SEE ALSO: Shirtless hero risks life to save a dog that fell through a pond's thin ice Just look at the snug little critter in the photo below, which was tweeted on Tuesday by the London Ambulance … [Link]

Mashable » These Irish people are positively delighted by American Thanksgiving

Wednesday 23 November 17:06:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28907%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_3.36.39_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Thanksgiving is celebrated as a national holiday in the United States. But international curiosity for the tradition spreads far and wide, particularly regarding the meal served on the day. And the world is right to be intrigued.  Thanksgiving foods are undeniably delicious as these Irish folks found out when they sampled a handful of favorites.  SEE ALSO: Irish people try … [Link]

Mashable » Make sure your friends can cut pie before inviting them to Thanksgiving

Wednesday 23 November 17:05:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28911%2fe3ce4e65ddf242738a353bdf19aa0935Feed-tw Feed-fbFriendsgiving can be a wonderful celebration of gratitude and friendship, provided everyone knows how to correctly cut a pie. However, for someone on Reddit, the night took a turn when their friends cut a slice of pie right out of the middle. Image: reddit/SrirachaFlashThe left slice has been respectfully removed from the pie. While the other was removed by what the … [Link]

Popular Science » The best science podcasts to make you smarter

Wednesday 23 November 16:46:15 UTC 2016

white headphones Technology Bite-sized science knowledge for your hungry ears. I love podcasts, you love podcasts, your grandma probably loves podcasts. Looking for some science you can enjoy while your eyeballs do stuff that isn't reading? Great. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Fake News Ruining Your Election? APIs and Apps Can Help with That

Wednesday 23 November 16:43:39 UTC 2016

The 2016 presidential election continues to be a popular topic of conversation. While many Americans are happy with the outcome of the election, many Americans are not. The presidential election was plagued by controversies largely due to the massive distribution of fake news across the Internet. Fake news was widely distributed across Facebook, Google, and Twitter throughout the presidential election … [Link]

Mashable » No, Sir Elton John will not be performing at Trump's inauguration

Wednesday 23 November 16:41:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295130%2fap_495800716075__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbReports that Sir Elton John will be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration in January are incorrect, the singer's publicist said.  SEE ALSO: Trump’s America will also be a new golden age of activism A member of Trump's transition team, Anthony Scaramucci, told BBC program “HARDtalk” that Elton John "is going to be doing our concert on the [National] Mall for inauguration".  … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Captures Record 91 Percent of Global Smartphone Profits: Research

Wednesday 23 November 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Apple has captured a record share of profits in the global smartphone industry in the third quarter, according to new research, despite grappling with falling iPhone sales. From a report on CNBC:Third-quarter smartphone operating profit reached $9 billion globally of which Apple took 91 percent of the share, Strategy Analytics said in a note on Tuesday. This amounts to $8.19 … [Link]

Mashable » How a former Apple CEO reinvented himself in healthcare tech

Wednesday 23 November 16:38:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295102%2fjohn_sculleyFeed-tw Feed-fbAs Apple extends its reach into healthcare, the tech giant will be competing with its onetime chief executive.  John Sculley, who served as CEO of Apple from 1983 to 1993 and before that as president of PepsiCo, is now trying to upend the healthcare industry with RxAdvance, a cloud-based pharmacy benefits platform.  "This is the most important thing I’ve done since … [Link]

Mashable » We would totally hang with Leo on this 'Titanic' cruise line

Wednesday 23 November 16:32:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28840%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-22_at_3.38.21_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb If the Titanic never sank, it would certainly be a popular favorite for family vacation cruises! Trailer Mix is a biweekly series that re-imagines your favorite film trailers as entirely different genresSubscribe to CineFix for more videos. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28878%2fsilence_martin_scorseseThe trailer for Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' is here, and it's stunning Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28839%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_11.07.54_amWatch: New Zealand sea bed lifted over 19 feet during earthquake Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28859%2fe7531901ce6b407facaa75c7b6fb5bc9The saddest kangaroo video … [Link]

Mashable » How you'd love to troll your Trump-supporting family this Thanksgiving and what to say instead

Wednesday 23 November 16:27:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294877%2ftrumpthanksgivingFeed-tw Feed-fbHappy Turkey Day everyone, and welcome to the worst Thanksgiving of your life. Beloved KKK-darling Donald Trump has been officially elected president of the United States of America, promising to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, put law-abiding Muslims on a registry and destroy our enemies at Hamilton. For people who voted for Clinton, going home to visit their Trump-supporting parents this … [Link]

Mashable » Dishing Out Dreams

Wednesday 23 November 16:24:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28111%2fpilar-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbPROMOTED 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 Pilar Guzman Zavala decided to sell empanadas at a street food festival in South Beach, it was a turning point for her and husband Juan Zavala, who together own HalfMoon Empanadas.For years they’d been losing … [Link]

Mashable » Roadside: Millennials behind the wheel quiz

Wednesday 23 November 16:20:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294105%2f3a8bd6d2Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been a while since Driver’s Ed.  Millennials are constantly being ridiculed for their need for hand-holding, but on the road, it’s pretty important to know the basics. And while the cars of the future may not even require you to actually drive them, you’ll likely still need to know how to properly change a tire in a pinch. How much … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable pit bull learns to sing his name

Wednesday 23 November 16:17:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28897%2fce164495f52249f78f3b94d05fb19651Feed-tw Feed-fbDogs are a man's best friend, and also may be singing their partners. Twitter user @stoolive shared a video of his adorable pit bull Kilo singing a popular chant in perfect harmony with his father…kind of. SEE ALSO: Please admire this baby's seriously addictive laugh When it's time to sing his name in the song, the pup leans his head back … [Link]

Popular Science »  Trump’s plan to defund NASA’s climate research is … yikes

Wednesday 23 November 16:17:00 UTC 2016

Flooding In Baton Rouge Environment Climate change doesn’t care about politics Today, The Guardian reported that President-Elect Donald Trump plans to defund NASA’s Earth Science Division to cut down on what a Trump campaign advisor referred to as… [Link]

Mashable » OK Go's 'The One Moment' music video was shot in the blink of an eye

Wednesday 23 November 16:12:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294936%2f24661d9067e14a5d9ddc7738971d0815Feed-tw Feed-fbFor OK Go's latest video, they took on a new challenge: Math. Frontman Damian Kulash and bassist Tim Norwind sat down with Mashable to discuss the video for "This One Moment," in which hundreds of small events take place in a matter of seconds thanks to a small army of robotic arms, several cameras to capture it all and some very … [Link]

Mashable » Google Glass gives Snapchat Spectacles the reality check it needs

Wednesday 23 November 16:10:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28916%2frgtihk2s-720Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle Glass gives Snapchat Spectacles some much-needed life advice and tips on surviving in the real world. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Wearables, Snapchat Spectacles, Snapchat, and Technology [Link]

New Scientist – News » Finland set to become first country to ban coal use for energy

Wednesday 23 November 16:01:35 UTC 2016

Tomorrow, the nation is expected to announce a move to phase out coal and switch to renewable energy, becoming the first to outlaw the fossil fuel [Link]

Slashdot » China's NextEV NIO EP9 Claims To Be 'World's Fastest' Electric Supercar

Wednesday 23 November 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Brandon Hill, writing for HotHardware: NextEV, a Chinese manufacturer that fields a team in Formula E, is looking to take the world by storm with its EP9. Launching under the NIO sub-brand, the EP9 is said to accelerate to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and can hit 124 mph in 7.1 seconds. After 15.9 seconds, the EP9 will be … [Link]

Mashable » Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be livestreamed in 360 degrees

Wednesday 23 November 15:57:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f295017%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_10.05.43_am__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a new way to experience the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year and it doesn't require being there in person for it. . Verizon will live stream the 90th annual New York City parade in 360 degrees on YouTube Thursday morning starting at 9:00 a.m. ET. SEE ALSO: 6 vegetarian Thanksgiving mains even carnivores crave Since the stream is … [Link]

Mashable » Flawless Beyoncé-'Hamilton' mashup will leave you satisfied

Wednesday 23 November 15:48:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28906%2f54f50dd11e25489498ff36a748eacafeFeed-tw Feed-fb If you believe Glee killed the mashup, we have good news for you: the mashup just had a renaissance. Musicians Michael Korte and Jared Jenkins put together a group of six talented singers to perform a pretty flawless mashup called #HAM4BEY of dozens of Beyoncé and Hamilton tunes.  SEE ALSO: Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks made the CMAs crowd hoot … [Link]

Slashdot » Clinton Urged To Challenge Election Results Due To Possible Hacking

Wednesday 23 November 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Reader Bruha writes: After examining results in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin computer scientists have discovered Clinton averaged 7% worse in counties with e voting machines vs. counties with only paper or optical scan ballots.From a CNN report:The computer scientists believe they have found evidence that vote totals in the three states could have been manipulated or hacked and presented their … [Link]

Mashable » White rainbows are the natural phenomenon you've never heard of

Wednesday 23 November 15:19:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294879%2fwhite_rainbowFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Sometimes all the elements just come together at once to make the perfect photo. During a shoot in Glencoe, Scotland on Sunday, photographer Melvin Nicholson had just that opportunity when a fogbow (also known as a white rainbow) appeared in the sky. SEE ALSO: There was a double rainbow over Singapore and everybody lost their damn minds "I was … [Link]

Mashable » Fan mashes up 'E.T.' and 'Star Wars' to create ETPO

Wednesday 23 November 15:01:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28889%2f0830420fd43f4c0ea6adf692b12c5d85Feed-tw Feed-fbAre you a big E.T. or Star Wars fan whose been struggling to find a gift for a likeminded friend?  Every year, you must choose a gift related to one franchise or the other. SEE ALSO: Carrie Fisher slept with Harrison Ford during 'Star Wars' and told us years ago Someone on Reddit has finally offered a solution to this annual … [Link]

Mashable » Brad Pitt is back to killing movie Nazis in 'Allied,' but Marion Cotillard slays

Wednesday 23 November 14:55:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f284965%2fa1b57eb37af04c2299cc0dbf4ede0053Feed-tw Feed-fbRobert Zemeckis' WWII spy thriller Allied is smart, sexy and ultimately why we go to the movies: to think and feel with the likes of Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, two true movie stars doing what they do best. Pitt plays Canadian pilot and Allied Forces intelligence officer Max Vatan, who we first meet parachuting into the Moroccan desert in 1942. … [Link]

Popular Science » WTF are purple carrots and where did they come from?

Wednesday 23 November 14:46:00 UTC 2016

purple and orange carrots Health Our favorite new Thanksgiving food Where did the plum-colored carrot come from, and why is it showing up in my grocery store all of a sudden? [Link]

Slashdot » US Regulators Seek To Reduce Road Deaths With Smartphone 'Driving Mode'

Wednesday 23 November 14:40:00 UTC 2016

US regulators are seeking to reduce smartphone-related vehicle deaths with a new driving-safe mode that would block or modify apps to prevent them being a distraction while on the road. From a report on The Guardian:The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are to issue voluntary guidelines for smartphone makers, which will seek to restrict the apps and services … [Link]

Mashable » A tribute to Paris Geller, the true heroine of 'Gilmore Girls'

Wednesday 23 November 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294019%2fenhanced-21388-1454868273-1Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Like most people (everyone), I became infatuated with Gilmore Girls at a young age.  Yes, even that seventh and final season brought me joy. I owned all seasons on DVD, and I still had a Netflix marathon when episodes became available on the streaming service. But the older I got, the more I realized I don't love the … [Link]

Mashable » River rat burgers arrive because rodents are trendy now

Wednesday 23 November 14:21:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28886%2f683fa179cff6447fba7af3588f93a691Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — If there's one thing you wouldn't want to put anywhere near your mouth, it's a rodent. Yet one Russian restaurant is making rodent meat mainstream by serving up river rat burgers. SEE ALSO: The roast dinner burger is here and it's so wrong it's right The river rat — also known as nutria or coypu — is the latest … [Link]

Mashable » OnePlus 3T review: Picking up where the Google Nexus left off

Wednesday 23 November 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f293870%2fe1e55262759142d8909622d6e98a1ca2Feed-tw Feed-fbStartup phone maker OnePlus has a new flagship Android smartphone. Well, tweaked phone might be more accurate. Less than six months after it released the $400 OnePlus 3 to critical acclaim (Mashable's included), OnePlus is back with the OnePlus 3T — a faster and longer-lasting OnePlus 3. SEE ALSO: OnePlus 3 is practically the perfect Android smartphone The OnePlus 3 (left) and new OnePlus 3T (right) are identical with the exception of the darker gunmetal color. The OnePlus 3 (left) … [Link]

Slashdot » Tech Firms Seek To Frustrate Internet History Log Law

Wednesday 23 November 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Plans to keep a record of UK citizens' online activities face a challenge from tech firms seeking to offer ways to hide people's browser histories. Internet providers will soon be required to record which services their customers' devices connect to — including websites and messaging apps. From a report on BBC: The Home Office says it will help combat terrorism, … [Link]

Mashable » Survivors of homelessness talk about the one item they carried through it all

Wednesday 23 November 13:52:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294354%2fthe-things-they-carry-dawnFeed-tw Feed-fbAs we approach Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, many of us will spend the coming days and weeks thinking about what we're grateful for: family and friends, food and shelter, health and happiness. But across the U.S., hundreds of thousands of homeless people are struggling just to get by. A new series of one-minute PSAs from the New … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese astronaut plays table tennis alone thanks to the magic of zero-gravity

Wednesday 23 November 13:35:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294754%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_4.32.37_pm__2_Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a lot you can do without gravity bringing you down. Chinese astronaut Chen Dong was on video link with a local TV show back home, and decided to demonstrate playing table tennis by himself. On Earth, his darting back and forth the cabin to hit the ball drew giggles from the studio audience — head coach of the national table … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling sends 'Harry Potter' books to girl in Syrian war zone

Wednesday 23 November 13:13:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294876%2fjk_rowling_bana_books_syriaFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — On Monday, J.K. Rowling had an exchange on Twitter with the mother of Bana Alabed, the 7-year-old girl who's been tweeting from Aleppo, Syria. Bana had seen a Harry Potter film with her mother and wanted to know how she could read the books, too. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling responds to 7-year-old girl tweeting from Syrian war zone "She … [Link]

Mashable » 30 gifts for people who are obsessed with their kitchen

Wednesday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28068%2fea0b46e99e4d4efabbc4898f61686a63Feed-tw Feed-fbWe all know someone who loves their kitchen. And why not – comfortable, functional, filled with food – a good kitchen can easily be the best room in any house. SEE ALSO: These gin-filled Christmas baubles just made the holidays way more boozy As any decorator knows, a room is never finished, and there's always an opportunity to elevate your decor … [Link]

Slashdot » WordPress Auto-Update Server Had Flaw Allowing Persistent Backdoors In Websites

Wednesday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2016

mask.of.sanity quotes a report from The Register: Up to a quarter of all websites on the internet could have been breached through a since-patched vulnerability that allowed WordPress' core update server to be compromised. The since-shuttered remote code execution flaw was found in a php webhook within api.wordpress.org that allows developers to supply a hashing algorithm of their choice to … [Link]

Mashable » First-ever Republican Chief Technology Officer calls out white supremacy

Wednesday 23 November 12:57:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294839%2fc2a09715a84340b1a2d284cf90982ffcFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first-ever Chief Technology Officer for the Republican party has penned an open letter to fellow Republicans and to President-elect Donald Trump calling on them to disavow and denounce by name white nationalists, white supremacists and neo-Nazis who are part of the so-called "alt-right" movement.  SEE ALSO: Racists react after Trump disavows the 'alt-right' in New York Times interview Andrew Barkett … [Link]

Mashable » This mannequin challenge is probably the most important one yet

Wednesday 23 November 12:37:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28874%2f13e40915c9bb4e0abf71c1ea6b37eaceFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The mannequin challenge has been dominating our social feeds for what feels like an eternity.  SEE ALSO: You're likely tired of the Mannequin Challenge, but BAFTA just nailed it While some people are using the excuse of a new viral challenge to show off their skills, one organisation is using the challenge to raise awareness about a condition … [Link]

Mashable » President Obama brings Medal of Freedom winners to tears

Wednesday 23 November 12:37:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28883%2fap_644690243130Feed-tw Feed-fbPresident Obama gave 21 athletes, artists, scientists and philanthropists the highest civilian honor in America — the Presidential Medal of Freedom — one last time before he leaves the White House. Things got emotional as he acknowledged the various barriers broken down by the  people that shared the White House podium with him. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Bill Gates, Diana … [Link]

Mashable » 7 things you should never do at work

Wednesday 23 November 12:24:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28825%2fthumbaFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes we get a little too comfortable at the work place. These are some examples of things you should never do at the office — or perhaps anywhere, for that matter. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Job, Comedy, Work, and Office [Link]

Mashable » Demonetization: Teen dies by suicide in India after failing to withdraw cash for exam fees

Wednesday 23 November 12:21:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294866%2fap_16323470978768Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia’s invalidation of high currency notes earlier this month continues to cost lives in the nation.  In a heart wrenching incident, an 18-year-old student died by suicide in Mawai Buzurg village of Uttar Pradesh after he was unable to obtain enough cash for examination fees, according to an Indian Express report.  SEE ALSO: Everyone is searching for Narendra Modi app in … [Link]

Popular Science » The science fiction podcasts every nerd should listen to

Wednesday 23 November 12:15:00 UTC 2016

Entertainment To help you ignore your dystopian reality. Short stories, radio dramas, and fictional docudrama podcasts that will make any science fiction lover turn up the volume. [Link]

Popular Science » 14 science and tech breakthroughs we're thankful for this year

Wednesday 23 November 12:14:55 UTC 2016

Solar Impulse Science 2016 has been a rough year, but it's not all doom and gloom 2016 has been a rough year, but it's not all doom and gloom. [Link]

Mashable » The trailer for Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' is here, and it's stunning

Wednesday 23 November 12:02:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28878%2fsilence_martin_scorseseFeed-tw Feed-fb It's fair to say that Silence — a movie Martin Scorsese has wanted to make for a long, long time and one which has been tipped as an Oscar contender — is highly anticipated. In fact, that would be a huge understatement. Judging by the two-minutes of sweet trailer footage released on Wednesday morning, the film is going to be … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gravity may have chased light in the early universe

Wednesday 23 November 11:42:43 UTC 2016

A new twist on a controversial idea suggests the speed of light varied just after the big bang – and could overturn our standard cosmological wisdom [Link]

Popular Science » How to cook a turkey that actually tastes good

Wednesday 23 November 11:41:28 UTC 2016

DIY Keep your bird from being sad and dry Nothing ruins Thanksgiving like a dry, tasteless turkey on the table. Here's how to make your bird moist and delicious. [Link]

Mashable » Moving moment Kate Middleton hugs crying mum of autistic boy

Wednesday 23 November 10:59:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294814%2f4245b825878b41f4a55924e92e5bb46bFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The Duchess of Cambridge hugged a mother who started crying when her son told the royal about his struggle with autism and Asperger syndrome at an awards ceremonyThe Duchess put her arms around Ceri Knapton from Preston, Lancashire, who was in tears after her 13-year-old son Ethan had opened up about his conditions at the event for children's mental … [Link]

Mashable » Singapore has its very own Pandora station, but Singaporeans won't get to listen to it

Wednesday 23 November 10:57:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294819%2fap_644287051764Feed-tw Feed-fbSingapore just went and dropped a bunch of money on a dedicated Pandora station — but Singaporeans won't get to listen to it. The playlist of 80 tracks from 30 Singaporean artists was curated by the Music Society of Singapore (SGMUSO), and on Wednesday went live on the streaming music service. SEE ALSO: Can Amazon compete? A look at the streaming … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres tears up as Obama presents her with Medal of Freedom

Wednesday 23 November 10:55:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294777%2fap_644690243130Feed-tw Feed-fbThere was not a dry eye in the White House, as Ellen DeGeneres was presented with the Medal of Freedom by President Obama.  SEE ALSO: 'Crying Jordan' comes to life at Medal of Freedom award ceremony "It’s easy to forget now, when we've come so far, where now marriage is equal under the law, just how much courage was required for … [Link]

Mashable » Paytm's mobile wallet surpasses all plastic card transactions in India

Wednesday 23 November 10:42:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294838%2fap_16303543802897__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia might not be ready yet to completely transition to a cashless society, but in the wake of government’s major demonetization push, much of the country is quickly learning to pay from their smartphones.  In the light of the announcement, mobile wallet apps have been reporting astronomical growth in usage and downloads in India. The market leader, Paytm, has gone ahead … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how you can finally catch Ditto in 'Pokémon Go'

Wednesday 23 November 10:16:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28869%2fditto_pokemon_goFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Pokémon Go fans, rejoice: after nearly five months of searching, Ditto — that little blob dude who can transform into other Pokémon — has finally been discovered. Okay, so a small caveat — Ditto, who has long been a mysterious absence in the game, isn't just a very good hider. He was only actually added recently. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon … [Link]

Mashable » Telegram's blogging platform Telegraph is super simple and anonymous

Wednesday 23 November 10:06:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294776%2ftelegramFeed-tw Feed-fbWith platforms such as WordPress or Tumblr, starting a blog has never been easier, but in most cases, you still have to go through a simple registration process before you can start publishing.  Now, messaging platform Telegram has made it even simpler with Telegraph, the blogging platform that doesn't require any kind of registration.  SEE ALSO: Messaging app Telegram is shaking … [Link]

Slashdot » US Navy's High-Tech Ship Loses Power In Panama Canal

Wednesday 23 November 10:00:00 UTC 2016

bsharma writes: USS Zumwalt suffered engine failure and collided with lock walls while transiting the Panama Canal. The ship lost propulsion in its port shaft during the transit and the crew saw water intrusion in two of the four bearings that connect to Zumwalt's port and starboard Advanced Induction Motors (AIMs) to the drive shafts, a defense official told USNI … [Link]

Mashable » Australian politician shares deeply personal experience with domestic violence

Wednesday 23 November 7:46:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294740%2f464be959ad0847aaab89880b16fe893aFeed-tw Feed-fbA member of parliament in Australia delivered an impassioned speech on Wednesday, speaking up for victims and families of domestic violence. Labor party MP Emma Husar opened up about her rough upbringing as a survivor of domestic violence herself. SEE ALSO: Adverts on the Tube have been 'hacked' to spread an important message "It's taken me a long time to overcome … [Link]

Mashable » Everyone is searching for Narendra Modi app in India

Wednesday 23 November 7:42:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294745%2fh_52529278Feed-tw Feed-fbYou don’t have to step out of the house to see the panic among Indians in the aftermath of country’s big demonetization push. Just go to your smartphone’s app store.  A day after India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wants to know people’s opinion on the surprise demonetization move through his app, he is trending on the Indian App Store, … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp will now let users watch videos without downloading them

Wednesday 23 November 7:00:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294724%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f272181_2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f258875_2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fFeed-tw Feed-fbOn the heels of major new features push, WhatsApp has begun rolling out a nifty little option that can improve your video watching experience on its platform. WhatsApp no longer requires users to finish downloading a video for them to begin watching it. Much like YouTube, and many other streaming service, the video can now be streamed as it being downloaded. … [Link]

Slashdot » American Computer Scientists Grace Hopper, Margaret Hamilton Receive Presidential Medals of Freedom

Wednesday 23 November 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from FedScoop: President Barack Obama awarded Presidential Medals of Freedom to two storied women in tech — one posthumously to Grace Hopper, known as the "first lady of software," and one to programmer Margaret Hamilton. Hopper worked on the Harvard Mark I computer, and invented the first compiler. "At age 37 and a full … [Link]

Mashable » Classic movie lines vastly improved with uncouth Australian captions

Wednesday 23 November 6:28:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294702%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_4.05.07_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbMovies are just the best and Australians? Well they're pretty good too, if a little sweary. Put them together and you've got movie meme perfection. Twitter savant Illy Bocean is a genius who's done just that. Realising that classic Hollywood films and the Australian love of barely-enunciated consonants and rude words, are the perfect match, he's re-captioned some classic lines from … [Link]

Mashable » Witness a potential Trump cabinet member DJ for Vanilla Ice

Wednesday 23 November 6:14:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28861%2frick_perryFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Monday morning, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry was meeting with President-elect Donald Trump to talk about potentially filling a cabinet position.  On Tuesday night, he was, well, doing this … DJ Rick Perry during Vanilla Ice's performance on #DWTS tonight pic.twitter.com/9z43h5a9Y4 — Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) November 23, 2016 ICE ICE BABY!!! Besties @vanillaice & @GovernorPerry! @DancingABC #DWTS pic.twitter.com/x0fFRn3Kkb — Good … [Link]

Mashable » 18 of the most excellent tattoos for pop culture diehards

Wednesday 23 November 6:03:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294619%2fe1d5600c198d43658d8360db934ae49eFeed-tw Feed-fbTattoos are pretty much forever, so when you get one, it better be good. And by good, we mean pop culture-referencing. While there's a tendency to get a tattoo meaning something significant — like your mother's name, or Chinese characters *shudder* meaning "luck" — we're in admiration of those who've used their bodies to pay tribute to their favourite modern day … [Link]

Mashable » They blocked Netflix, but no one's in a rush to regulate insecure 'smart devices'

Wednesday 23 November 5:36:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294697%2fap_16299263398345Feed-tw Feed-fbIt seems the banal world of baby monitors and webcams is all it takes to bring down our most popular websites these days. So, what should we do about it? Well, we shouldn't regulate — at least not yet, according to the Australian government. SEE ALSO: Privacy Panic? Snapchat Spectacles raise eyebrows At an address at the National Press Club in … [Link]

Mashable » Injured kangaroo being shot by cops in front of a kid is disturbing viewing

Wednesday 23 November 4:52:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28859%2fe7531901ce6b407facaa75c7b6fb5bc9Feed-tw Feed-fb Often the only way to help a badly injured animal is to be put of it out of its misery. But you'd hope the person pulling the trigger would check to see if there are kids around first. Geez. According to News Corp, Australian police were called to the suburbs of Melbourne on Nov 21. and attempted to put a … [Link]

Mashable » 'This Is Us' gives us a Thanksgiving stuffed with revelations

Wednesday 23 November 4:15:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294631%2fdacd648eda154a6395021e7530119970Feed-tw Feed-fb This recap contains spoilers for This Is Us Season 1, episode 8, titled "Pilgrim Rick." It's Thanksgiving on This Is Us, which means the show that thrives on punching us in the feels has even more license to do so, because Thanksgiving is already fraught with family conflict and issues.  So. Many. Issues.  So really, why not heap some tears … [Link]

Mashable » What are 'drop bears' and why is one town naming a street after them?

Wednesday 23 November 3:48:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294616%2f61f6ceba567d4161b326ff2b44ccf702Feed-tw Feed-fbKoalas are cute and cuddly, right? You gorgeous, naive reader, just how deeply wrong you are. The koala's vicious cousin, "drop bear" is totally a real thing and it will bite, kill and even embarrass you, if you get too close. The mythical creatures are widely regarded (at least in camp fire tales and articles such as this, designed to scare … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Will Tell You How Crowded Places Are In Real Time

Wednesday 23 November 3:30:00 UTC 2016

Google is updating their "Popular Times" feature in Search and Maps with real-time data that will be able to tell you how busy a place is in real time. PC Magazine reports: "Just in time for the Black Friday swarms, we're adding a real-time look at how crowded a place is right now, to help you decide where and when … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber leaves a fan bloody after punching him from a moving car

Wednesday 23 November 3:19:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28855%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Justin Bieber doesn't love over-eager fans.  That fact has been established numerous times now, what with the artist walking off stage when the crowd was screaming obnoxiously instead of, like, listening in quiet contemplation.  But after a fan in Barcelona invaded Bieber's physical space by swatting him with loving aggression through an open car window, Bieber reacted in expected Bieber … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk is fed up with fake news stories about himself

Wednesday 23 November 3:01:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294574%2fap_16321777928742Feed-tw Feed-fbTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has had it with fake news stories about himself.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk says Tesla's solar roof will be cheaper than a regular roof On Tuesday, the sustainable energy billionaire posted a tweet with link to a Bloomberg story calling out fake news stories about him. (He also made a timely South Park reference.) Can … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter CEO's account was suspended, and everyone made the same joke

Wednesday 23 November 2:49:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294599%2fap_16280579436800Feed-tw Feed-fbEveryone’s bragging about their follower count after what looks like a brief suspension of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's own Twitter account Tuesday night. SEE ALSO: Twitter's ongoing strategy? Video, video, video. Once his account came back online after about 10 minutes, the social media exec was down to a paltry 142 followers. Twitter CEO account appears suspended. What happened @jack? pic.twitter.com/jvPqzkHwPY … [Link]

Mashable » Aussie NBA player Matthew Dellavedova is getting his own biopic

Wednesday 23 November 2:33:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294591%2f70765b4c040841d7a8d40a668821ea59Feed-tw Feed-fbLove him or hate him, Australian NBA player Matthew Dellavedova has done well to capture attention of basketball fans with his hustle on the court.  While some may paint Delly as the league's dirtiest player, many others think that's not always a bad thing. Perhaps that's why the life of the Milwaukee Bucks point guard makes for an attractive movie concept. … [Link]

Mashable » Major ad tech platform shuts out Breitbart for hate speech

Wednesday 23 November 1:40:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294468%2fap_16311211874548__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbOne of the biggest digital ad services has banned Breitbart News from its platform for violating its rules against hate speech.  AppNexus said Tuesday that it decided to look into the conservative outlet's content after receiving several complaints following Donald Trump's appointment of Breitbart chairman Stephen Bannon as chief strategist. SEE ALSO: White House, meet white nationalist: Steve Bannon gets top … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Admits 'Some Connectivity' Between Climate Change and Human Activity

Wednesday 23 November 1:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: President-elect Donald Trump conceded Tuesday there is "some connectivity" between human activity and climate change and wavered on whether he would pull the United States out of international accords aimed at combating the phenomenon, which scientists overwhelmingly agree is caused by human activity. The statements could mark a softening in Trump's position … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads: Hear an exclusive audio excerpt from Nicola Yoon's 'The Sun is Also a Star'

Wednesday 23 November 1:35:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294072%2funtitled-1Feed-tw Feed-fbDo you believe in fate? Or do you believe in cold hard facts? In bestselling author Nicola Yoon's latest novel, The Sun is Also a Star, two teens that embody those different worldviews are forced re-evaluate what they believe in on a day that will change their lives. SEE ALSO: 'The Sun is Also a Star,' our latest MashReads pick, explores … [Link]

Mashable » Rare 'thunderstorm asthma' event strikes Australian city

Wednesday 23 November 1:34:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294404%2fc7aa83c2ff274941879cac98a3cdb1fbFeed-tw Feed-fbAsthma is no fun at the best of times. On this occasion though, a rare storm triggered breathing problems for hordes of people in an Australian city.  The unusual phenomenon called "thunderstorm asthma" resulted in two deaths, over 30 people rushed to intensive care and 1900 emergency calls between 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday night. SEE ALSO: How I’ve learned … [Link]

Mashable » Flights could be free in ten years, airline CEO says

Wednesday 23 November 1:31:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294536%2fgettyimages-51627691Feed-tw Feed-fbRyanair could start offering its customers free flights in the very near future, the airline's CEO said at a conference in London Tuesday. The low-cost Irish carrier could offer journeys at zero cost to the customer in the next five to ten years, its often outspoken boss Michael O’Leary insisted. His comments come as the airline brings in record profits this … [Link]

Mashable » This is not a drill: Symmetra 2.0 is now playable in 'Overwatch'

Wednesday 23 November 1:20:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294527%2fc45b6d412ba54acc9b2a69bad9aab791Feed-tw Feed-fbGo get it, Overwatch fans. Symmetra — the shiny, new Symmetra with her sweet Shield Generator and Photon Barrier — is now live and playable in the Overwatch Public Test Region (PTR). She was revealed in an update from game director Jeff Kaplan earlier on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: A 3-year-old British girl renamed all the 'Overwatch' heroes The PTR is a … [Link]

Mashable » Your fan fiction could one day turn into a TV show

Wednesday 23 November 1:18:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294493%2fwattpad-hed-2016Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The future of fan fiction is apparently linear TV. Wattpad, an online community of readers and writers, announced Tuesday that has partnered with Universal Cable Productions (UCP), a division of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. Under the new deal, UCP will produce a number of television projects derived from Wattpad content across multiple categories including: mystery/thriller, teen, science fiction, action … [Link]

Mashable » Watch: New Zealand sea bed lifted over 19 feet during earthquake

Wednesday 23 November 1:04:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28839%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-23_at_11.07.54_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Earthquakes is universally known to be powerfully destructive, but it's not everyday you can witness them raise a seabed a bunch of feet into the air.  A Youtube video from GeoNet features an area in New Zealand known as the Papatea fault. That's where earthquakes with magnitudes of up to 7.8 literally lifted the sea bed on the coast of … [Link]

Mashable » You can blame 'heavy' webpages for frustrating online shopping delays

Wednesday 23 November 1:04:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294099%2fap_111128120362Feed-tw Feed-fbThere are few hallmarks of the holiday shopping season more frustrating than those infamous Black Friday check-out lines.  It's bad enough to have struggled through the crowds before sunrise in a battle for doorbuster specials. Waiting in line among the mass of other shoppers after the adrenaline has worn off and counting on an overtaxed seasonal employee manning the register to … [Link]

Slashdot » Malicious Video Link Can Cause Any iOS Device To Freeze

Wednesday 23 November 1:00:00 UTC 2016

A new bug in iOS has surfaced that will cause any iOS device to freeze when trying to view a certain .mp4 video in Safari. YouTube channel EverythingApplePro explains the bug in a video titled "This Video Will CRASH ANY iPhone!" 9to5Mac reports: As you'll see in the video below from EverythingApplePro, viewing a certain video in Safari will cause … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's ongoing strategy? Video, video, video.

Wednesday 23 November 0:41:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294421%2f1d0bca3b686942dfad815d65aa15c0a2Feed-tw Feed-fbIs there such a thing as too much video? Let's hope not, for the sake of pretty much every news media and social media outlet going. Twitter, for one, is on board. In an interview with Fairfax Media, Twitter's new Australian managing director Suzy Nicoletti said she believed live video would be key to turning the tide on the platform's stuttering … [Link]

Mashable » The small, foldable DJI Mavic Pro is the ultimate personal drone

Wednesday 23 November 0:38:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294102%2f70b5efb4f963481dba77aac6a3e1b549Feed-tw Feed-fbOwning a DJI Mavic Pro is a little like having a secret. The drone is so small, light and, most importantly, foldable, that it can easily fit in a backpack, a large handbag or even a car’s glove compartment. No one looking at me walking down the streets of Manhattan would know I have the power of flight in my backpack. … [Link]

Popular Science » Luxury Dreamliner makes other private jets look like garbage

Wednesday 23 November 0:25:55 UTC 2016

Luxury Dreamliner Interior Aviation Gilded airways Fancy jet is extremely fancy. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Said To Create Censorship Tool To Get Back Into China

Wednesday 23 November 0:20:00 UTC 2016

The New York Times is reporting (Warning: may be paywalled, alternate source) that Facebook has created a censorship tool to automatically suppress certain posts in specific geographic areas of China, according to three current and former Facebook employees. The tool was created in an effort for Facebook to "get into China, a market where the social network has been blocked." … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Mark Zuckerberg is so desperate to get Facebook into China, he supports censoring news

Wednesday 23 November 0:15:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294431%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-22_at_6.32.54_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s wants to connect the world, even more of it than the 1.79 billion people—or more than half the global population—it's already reaching every month. But there's an entire nation unable to share or react to posts: China, which has blocked Facebook, its associated sites, and its apps. SEE ALSO: Facebook's mobile business is bigger than ever But on Tuesday, a … [Link]

Mashable » People are already hacking their Snapchat Spectacles

Wednesday 23 November 0:07:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294388%2fscreen_shot_2016-11-22_at_2.48.10_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbJust weeks after they were introduced to the world, people have started investigating ways to hack their new Snapchat Spectacles. The new smart sunglasses offer a whole new experience in snapping, allowing filming from the point of view of the user. But going incognito requires some tweaking of the gadget — and techies and bloggers are already showing everyone how to … [Link]

Mashable » Model slams brands using fur in fashion after walking off photoshoot

Wednesday 23 November 0:04:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294442%2f319561709f194eae9fc6142cba470bacFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not everyday we found ourselves in a workplace situation that doubles as a full blown ethical conflict. But for high fashion model and Australian export, Ruby Jean Wilson, it's actually pretty common. The vegan and defender of animal rights was compelled to make a powerful statement on Facebook, slamming the fur industry, after she walked off the set of a … [Link]

Popular Science » Parkour athletes act like orangutans for science

Wednesday 23 November 0:01:00 UTC 2016

parkour Animals There's an ape for that If you're a large, tree-dwelling ape like an orangutan, what's the best way to get across a gap in the branches? Should you jump or swing across, or maybe climb down and… [Link]

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