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 » Bird throws a snake straight at a car's wind shield for some reason
Road tripping through Australia? Better wind those windows up, if this video from YouTube channel Dash Cam Owners Australia is anything to go by. Submitted by a 'Joanne' and apparently shot near Wivenhoe Dam in Queensland, the video was uploaded to the channel's Facebook page, entertaining thousands of viewers in the last few hours alone. In short, it features a … [Link]
Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda goes on 'Drunk History' to talk about, yes, Alexander Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda isn't throwing away his shot at dropping more Alexander Hamilton knowledge. The creator and former star of the Broadway musical Hamilton will give his drunken account of the trials and tribulations of the Founding Father on the Nov. 29 episode of Drunk History. SEE ALSO: Flawless Beyoncé-'Hamilton' mashup will leave you satisfied On Wednesday, Comedy Central teased a two-and-half … [Link]
Mashable » Cattle dog nails the mannequin challenge so well it's almost creepy
Had enough of the mannequin challenge? Not until you see this, you haven't! A very cute and even more obedient Australian cattle dog has nailed the mannequin challenge, from his unmoving eyeballs down to the tip of his tail — unlike you hapless humans out there with your numerous half-assed attempts. The video comes from YouTube user Jason Erickson, and … [Link]
Mashable » Cristiano Ronaldo and Dwayne Wade pull off amazing trick shots in new ads
Waking up is easy — at least if you're Cristiano Ronaldo and Dwayne Wayde. The two athletes showed off their athletic prowess in a new ad campaign for PokerStars, an online poker site, Thursday. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga yells at random drivers in hilarious 'Carpool Karaoke' trailer From inside a bedroom with photos of himself as a child and a … [Link]
Mashable » The internet thinks this Pekingese was robbed at the National Dog Show
A beautiful greyhound might have won the trophy on Thursday — but it was Chuck who captured viewers’ hearts. Gia, a 4-year-old greyhound, took home Best in Show at the 2016 National Dog Show. The dog-studded event was broadcast on NBC Thursday. SEE ALSO: This Afghan hound is destined to become an international supermodel The winner (full name: GrandCru Giaconda) was … [Link]
Mashable » Not even ‘The Dark Knight’ filmmakers were sure about Joker’s origins
You know The Dark Knight was one of the most complex superhero movies ever. But did you know these seven surprising behind-the-scenes factoids? Our CineFix series, Things You Didn't Know, brings you things you didn't know about your favorite movies—and in this case, things even the filmmakers didn't know, like the true origins of the Joker. Subscribe to CineFix for more … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's neighbors made her some nice decorations for Thanksgiving
Hillary Clinton's neighbors are thankful for her this Thanksgiving. Well-wishers decorated the corner of Clinton's street in Chappaqua, New York, with signs that said "Thank you, Hillary" and "We are thankful for Hillary," Clinton posted on Twitter. "I was greeted by this heartwarming display on the corner of my street today. Thank you to all of you who did this. Happy … [Link]
Slashdot » Faraday Future's Factory Construction Paused; Shipping Timelines at Risk
Electric vehicle maker Faraday Future may not be able to make its first cars in time to hits its 2017 shipping deadlines, according to a new report by the Financial Times. From a report on TechCrunch: It's hard to ship a car when your factory itself isn't finished, is the main issue — FF's Nevada-based manufacturing facility broke ground in … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of people to Trump on Twitter: 'We can't just get along'
So much for coming together on Thanksgiving. On Thursday morning, "We Can't Just Get Along" was trending on Twitter, a reference to a fiery column from Charles M. Blow of the New York Times about President-elect Donald Trump. It wasn't exactly a peace offering. SEE ALSO: Trump’s America will also be a new golden age of activism "You are an aberration … [Link]
Mashable » Las Vegas Gaming Control Board takes a gamble on esports betting
The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas finally received permission to take wagers for esports matches on Nov. 17, following months of unsuccessful attempts. It's the first casino in the U.S. to legally do so, but was it a one-off? London-based bookmaker William Hill partnered with the hotel in seeking permission to take bets on League of Legends matches … [Link]
Mashable » Syrian girl thanks J.K. Rowling for her 'Harry Potter' books
It’s been a series of magical moments for Bana Alabed. The 7-year-old girl who has been tweeting from a war zone in Aleppo, Syria is now able to escape into the magical world of Harry Potter, thanks to a gift from the author herself. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling responds to 7-year-old girl tweeting from Syrian war zone On Thursday, Bana's account, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Set To Win EU Approval for LinkedIn Buy
Microsoft is set to gain EU approval for its $26 billion buy of professional social network LinkedIn with tweaks to concessions aimed at addressing competition concerns, three people close to the matter said on Wednesday. From a report on Reuters: Microsoft last week told the European Commission that it would still allow LinkedIn's rivals access to its software such as … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Being popular is good for health – in monkeys, at least
Life at the bottom of the social ladder can be damaging to health – but now a study in rhesus monkeys shows that health can improve in tandem with social standing [Link]
New Scientist – News » Engineered protein bonds elements that don’t get on in nature
Carbon-silicon compounds are used in products like drugs and semiconductors, but are not found in nature. Now scientists have taught a protein to make them [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Releases macOS 10.12 Sierra Open Source Darwin Code
An anonymous reader writes:Apple has released the open source Darwin code for macOS 10.12 Sierra. The code, located on Apple's open source website, can be accessed via direct link now, although it doesn't yet appear on the site's home page. The release builds on a long-standing library of open source code that dates all the way back to OS X … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a little info behind that cranberry sauce you are slabbing on your Thanksgiving feast
Those little cranberries that make up your favorite turkey sauce are harvested in a pretty unique way…in case you didn't already know. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Food, Thanksgiving, Sauce, and Cranberry Sauce [Link]
Mashable » Ivanka Trump separates her Twitter account from her brand, and she gets to keep all the followers
At least one conflict of interest is handled. Ivanka Trump this week said she would separate her personal Twitter and Instagram accounts from those of the Ivanka Trump brand, after facing criticism for using her father's presidential win for her company's financial gain. The Ivanka Trump accounts familiar to Twitter and Instagram followers will remain Ivanka's "personal feed," the company wrote … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gilmore Girls': Taylor Swift songs are all about Dean, Jess and Logan
They tell all young artists one thing: Write what you know. In the early days, teen Taylor Swift had little experience with heartbreak, which would become the basis of most of her musical work. She drew inspiration in the beginning from fiction and film. And, perhaps, early aughts dramedies about a mother and daughter duo? Swift's songs are supposed to be … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's Christmas ornament made Amazon reviews great again
The Donald J. Trump campaign surprised "Make America Great Again" supporters with a new holiday gift just before Thanksgiving. For $150, you can own a Christmas ornament shaped like the red MAGA hats. But there's another surprise — a priceless one — that just keeps on giving. Amazon users took to the product page, where the ornament was unavailable as … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Cloud Stackdriver, TomTom, Pyze, Monzo, SlimPay
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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New Scientist – News » Incredible physics behind the deadly 1919 Boston Molasses Flood
The molasses flood toppled buildings and killed 21 people. Now physics is giving fresh clues as to how the sticky-sweet tsunami happened [Link]
Slashdot » Russian Hacker Conspiracy Theory is Weak, But the Case For Paper Ballots is Strong
On Wednesday, J. Alex Halderman, the director of the University of Michigan's Center for Computer Security & Society and a respected voice in computer science and information society, said that the Clinton Campaign should ask for a recount of the vote for the U.S. Presidential election. Later he wrote, "Were this year's deviations from pre-election polls the results of a … [Link]
Mashable » Obama's final Thanksgiving message is a touching tribute to his daughters
After pardoning his last turkey, President Barack Obama has a final Thanksgiving message from the Oval Office. In a Facebook post on Thursday morning, Obama reminisced about his daughters' growth during his family's time in the White House. He also posted photos of Malia and Sasha Obama over the past eight years. When Obama took office, Malia was 10 and Sasha … [Link]
Mashable » 19 pictures that reveal the odd world of British daytime TV
LONDON — The world of daytime television in Britain is a strange and wonderful place. From bizarre confrontations on The Jeremy Kyle Show to unexpected segments on This Morning, UK television is awash with odd moments during the sleepy period when most people are either at work or school. SEE ALSO: Local authority instantly regrets asking public to name new gritter … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Makes Good On Its Promise To Delete 'Incentivized' Reviews
Amazon is making good on its promise to ban "incentivized" reviews from its website, according to a new analysis of over 32,000 products and around 65 million reviews. From a TechCrunch article: The ban was meant to address the growing problem of less trustworthy reviews that had been plaguing the retailer's site, leading to products with higher ratings than they … [Link]
Mashable » Women have always lived longer than men, study says
Men still aren't living as long as women — and that holds true for humans' primate cousins as well, a new study shows. In the study, researchers looked at data from six populations of humans from both modern and historical times, in different countries. The investigators found that, "in spite of the huge gains in human longevity over the past century, … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary and Bill Clinton were last minute Thanksgiving grocery shoppers
After hiking in Chappaqua, New York and browsing for books in Rhode Island, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday was spotted grocery shopping for Thanksgiving. Clinton was joined by her husband Bill and her baby grandson, Aiden. Bill Clinton, a shopper told NBC News, was "busy looking at cheese" while everyone took photos with his wife. 
Image: INSTAGRAM/BRITTANY VALENTE"They were so relaxed and … [Link]
Mashable » Nigel Farage reportedly plans move to the U.S.
UK Independent Party interim leader Nigel Farage is planning to move to the U.S., according to a report in The Times of London. SEE ALSO: 15 facts about Nigel Farage, Trump's BFF across the pond Farage and his wife, Kirsten, have long had an interest in the States, but always felt tied to the family in Britain, the report said. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Africa’s tallest tree measuring 81m found on Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is home to centuries-old giant trees around 30 storeys tall – a finding that may help protect the area from logging [Link]
Mashable » When a loved one dies, their Facebook profile is both a blessing and a curse
LONDON — When someone you love passes away, processing that loss can be incredibly hard. Through the annals of time, the physical vestiges of a person's life — like clothing, letters, photographs and jewellery — have provided comfort to those grieving after their death. But now, social media means a digital imprint of a person's life can also live on after … [Link]
Slashdot » Reddit CEO Admits To Editing User Comments Amid Pizzagate Malarkey
Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit, today admitted to editing several comments that criticized him on the site. He made the admission on Reddit, where he posts under the username Spez. CNET adds: Huffman got a lot of flak from members of the The_Donald, a subreddit for supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, after Reddit banned the Pizzagate subreddit. Pizzagate was dedicated … [Link]
Mashable » Local authority instantly regrets asking public to name new gritter
LONDON — If there's one thing that whole Boaty McBoatface saga taught us, it's that the public can never, ever be trusted. SEE ALSO: The boat unoffcially known as Boaty McBoatface is officially under construction Some people clearly haven't learned, though. We want you to name our new gritter, so send us your suggestions by 5pm on 30 Nov https://t.co/Az3uSHcuME pic.twitter.com/5ywR0shd8c … [Link]
Mashable » How to survive 4 Thanksgivings, as taught by 'Gilmore Girls'
This is what we’ve been training for our whole lives: pre-gaming the long-awaited return of Gilmore Girls with copious amounts of Thanksgiving food. Since Thanksgiving falls on the eve of the most anticipated Netflix revival of the year — Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life — it only seems right that we take a moment to praise and learn from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Brain stimulation guides people through an invisible maze
Completely without seeing it, people successfully navigated a virtual maze guided only by flashes of light in their brain caused by magnetic stimulation [Link]
Mashable » UK women rally to support Planned Parenthood in a post-Trump world
LONDON — A community of British women are rallying to raise money for Planned Parenthood in the wake of Donald Trump's U.S. election winThe group — UK Friends of Planned Parenthood (UKFPP) — formed after co-founders Helena Horton and Jade Azim read that many American women were rushing to get IUDs (also known as the coil) because they are afraid they … [Link]
Slashdot » Personal Data For More Than 130,000 Sailors Hacked: U.S. Navy
Hackers gained access to sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, for 134,386 current and former U.S. sailors, the U.S. Navy has said. According to Reuters: It said a laptop used by a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services employee working on a U.S. Navy contract was hacked. Hewlett Packard informed the Navy of the breach on Oct. 27 and the affected sailors … [Link]
Mashable » This gadget converts a stick of butter into a spray can of fatty goodness…just in time for the holidays
The 'Biem Butter Sprayer' is what everyone needs this holiday season. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Popcorn, Gadgets, Kitchen, and Butter
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Mashable » How Selena Gomez turned vulnerability into her greatest strength
Selena Gomez is the most followed Instagram user on the planet. In September, she became the first and only person to rack up 100 million followers (now it's up to 103 million). It's a significant feat for any pop star — her BFF Taylor Swift is trailing behind at just over 90 million followers right now. But its true significance lies … [Link]
Mashable » What is behind the turkey pardoning ritual?
Since 1989, when President George H. W. Bush first formally institutedthe practice, U.S. presidents have pardoned a turkey shortly before Thanksgiving each year. Although the turkeys offer no offense, their presidential pardoning invites the question: What is the significance of such a public rite of forgiveness? As a researcher of the history of race and religion, I have long been interested … [Link]
Mashable » Watch three guys with jetpacks fly in formation with airplanes
Jetman and his buddies are back. Yves Rossy, the man who decided that you don't need much more than a tiny wing and a jetpack to fly, has teamed up with pilots Vincent Reffet and Fred Fugen in south of France for another absolutely insane and beautiful stunt. SEE ALSO: Dubai gives its firefighters twin-engine jetpacks to fight skyscraper fires … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Sends State-Sponsored Hack Warnings To Journalists and Professors
An anonymous reader shares an IBTimes report: Numerous journalists and professors are taking to social media to report that they have received an alarming message regarding state-sponsored hacking when accessing their Gmail or other sites that use their Google account. Journalists who received the warning include Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, New York magazine's Jonathan … [Link]
Popular Science » Five things to do with your frozen turkey (besides cooking it)
Science You should probably just cook it If the prospect of cooking your Thanksgiving turkey this year — just like every year — has got you feeling bored, here's a couple things that frozen bird might be… [Link]
Mashable » Ben Schwartz and DeAngelo Williams aren't so great at making Thanksgiving cake
Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams will be busy playing the Colts on Thanksgiving Day, so he prepared his Thanksgiving meal a bit early — with the help of comedian Ben Schwartz. In a video for Courtyard, the duo combines every Thanksgiving dish imaginable — sweet potatoes, green beans, turkey — into one "cake." They discuss touchdown celebrations, unicorns and science … [Link]
Mashable » How millennials give for the holidays: Donating online and buying cool shoes
Millennials are known for selfies, Snapchat filters, reality television and — charitable donations? Yes, the generation with a reputation for self-centeredness and instant gratification apparently also exhibits philanthropic tendencies. In light of the holiday season — and with Giving Tuesday (the annual post-Cyber Monday day of charity) just about a week away — we took a look at how and why … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why diet drinks with aspartame may actually help make you fatter
Experiments in mice suggest that aspartame neutralises a key enzyme, which could be why some people put on weight even when they have sugar-free soft drinks [Link]
Mashable » World War II codebreakers site to become cyber education college
A historic site that was used by Britain's codebreakers during World War II could become the country's first national college of cyber education. SEE ALSO: This mesmerizing map shows what cyberattacks look like Plans are under way to restore derelict buildings in Bletchley Park, where mathematician Alan Turing cracked the Nazi's "unbreakable" Enigma code, aiding British war efforts in the process. … [Link]
Mashable » Unusual brunch suggestion is causing widespread rage in Britain
LONDON — You've got to feel a bit sorry for brands on social media. In today's hectic digital world of likes, comments and sweet, sweet shares, in order to stay fresh and grow your Facebook page you've got to be interesting and original. SEE ALSO: Nigella Lawson's new 'avocado toast' recipe has annoyed a lot of people The problem is, being … [Link]
Mashable » Uber eyes UberCommute expansion in India
Uber plans to expand its UberCommute service across India, but the path it is hoping to travel is likely more complicated than it is anticipating. Early this year, Uber quietly began testing UberCommute in New Delhi and Bengaluru cities in India. The program allows anyone with a car to join its platform and share ride with fellow commuters for a … [Link]
Mashable » There will probably be an 'Overwatch' winter event
Can’t wait to see that inevitable Torbjörn-dressed-as-pint-sized~ skin. It looks like Blizzard is planning a winter- or holiday-themed event in Overwatch. It's not a surprise after similar events around the Summer Olympics and Halloween, but informed speculation leveled up to "this is probably happening" with the release of the latest PTR update. SEE ALSO: How to get your 'Overwatch' Genji skin … [Link]
Mashable » This absolute legend shot a hole-in-one during her first ever golf lesson
Some people are naturally talented. But a hole-in-one at your first ever golf lesson? That's something special. SEE ALSO: Simone Biles doesn't want you to call her 'the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps' Emma Brown, who was giving a lesson to her friend on the par-3 course at Kendleshire Golf Club in Bristol, uploaded a video to YouTube that … [Link]
Slashdot » Security Researchers Can Turn Headphones Into Microphones
As if we don't already have enough devices that can listen in on our conversations, security researchers at Israel's Ben Gurion University have created malware that will turn your headphones into microphones that can slyly record your conversations. TechCrunch reports: The proof-of-concept, called "Speake(a)r," first turned headphones connected to a PC into microphones and then tested the quality of sound … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling drops a big clue about 'Fantastic Beasts 2'
LONDON — Fantastic Beasts may have shed light on a period of magical history we didn't previously know that much about, but it also opened up a whole bunch of new questions too. One of the biggest? The mysterious Leta Lestrange, who whose absence during the first film — aside from the fleeting glimpse we saw of her in one of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The devoted spider dads who fix up nurseries for their babies
Male spiders from Brazil build dome-shape homes, fix silk nurseries and actively defend their offspring – a unique behaviour among solitary spiders [Link]
Mashable » Reddit CEO confesses to editing comments from Trump supporters
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is at the centre of controversy after confessing that he edited comments made about him on the site by Donald Trump supporters. Huffman, who co-founded Reddit with Alexis Ohanian in 2005 and goes by the username 'spez', admitted to changing abusive posts about him to mention the moderators of Reddit's biggest pro-Trump subreddit, r/the_donald. 
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Mashable » Internet bands together to reunite this family with their lost camera
LONDON — A family's selfie against the backdrop of a Scottish cliffside has gone viral. However, as majestic as those cliffs are, it's not the image itself that has caught the internet's attention. Rather, people are coming together to try and identify the faces in the picture so the family can be reunited with their camera. SEE ALSO: This adorable note … [Link]
Mashable » Line adds snowflakes after Tokyo's first early snowfall in 54 years
Tokyo residents woke up on Thursday to the first early snowfall in 54 years. And the country's most popular messenger app, Line, commemorated the surprise with snow falling in the background of the chat screen. SEE ALSO: The ultimate guide to literally keeping it hot this winter Users started tweeting their surprise, attaching screenshots. 初雪に便~ pic.twitter.com/DsrfFNlMqP — マナティ@&#~ (@manatyY2I) November 24, … [Link]
Mashable » Good guy Prince Harry releases five baby turtles into the sea
LONDON — If you like Prince Harry and you like watching baby turtles get rescued, you've come to the right place. SEE ALSO: Prince Harry hits back at 'sexist and racist' trolling of girlfriend Meghan Markle During his tour of the Caribbean Islands, Harry recently journeyed to a turtle nesting site on Lovers Beach, Nevis. He then proceeded to help five … [Link]
Mashable » The most enviable traits of a discerning wheat beer drinker
Paid Content by Tiger BeerForget horoscopes. Any serious beer drinker knows there’s only one true test of character: Your taste in brew, of courseTiger White in particular is a telling choice of beverage. It has a distinct character, a bold bite, a signature cloudy color and an intricate flavour profile — though it’s also a beer with wide-ranging appeal, enjoyed by … [Link]
Mashable » Gravity can light the world with this new technology
Could you create light from a bag of rocks and a downward force? The answer may surprise you. Creating a future that’s bright and safe for all is at the heart of GravityLight – the lamp that’s lighting areas of the world with limited access to electricity using the power of (you guessed it) gravity. As the 2015 winner of … [Link]
Mashable » Watch musicians and startups unite to campaign for cleaner energy
Technology and music have become more intertwined over the past decade, and music and philanthropy often go hand in hand. Shell’s #makethefuture initiative is working with some of today’s biggest names to raise awareness of the power of cleaner energy, and how some modern technepreneurs are making movements in this space. SEE ALSO: Gravity can light the world with this … [Link]
Slashdot » Nearly 40% of Americans Would Give Up Sex For Better Online Security, Survey Finds
A recent survey of over 2,000 adults conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Dashlane, a "leader in online identity and password management," found that nearly 40 percent of Americans would give up sex for an entire year if it meant they'd never have to worry about being hacked. Huffington Post reports: 40 percent of people also said they'd give … [Link]
Popular Science » Apps That Will Make Black Friday Way Easier
Technology Finding the best deal is only half the battle These apps will help get you home in one piece with deals worth bragging about. Read on. [Link]
Mashable » This Los Angeles Thanksgiving traffic jam is the most epic Mannequin Challenge ever
Aerial pictures and videos of a massive traffic jam during the Thanksgiving getaway in the Los Angeles area have caused hilarious reactions on social media. SEE ALSO: Obama spares his final Thanksgiving turkeys The gridlock on the Interstate 405 in Los Angeles — one of the busiest routes in the U.S. — was filmed by KABC-TV as millions of Americans travel … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's Echo and Echo Dot are now on sale
Amazon’s discounts for this year's Black Friday weren't exactly a secret — we've got the full list right here — but now they're actually live, meaning you can start spending your hard-earned cash. SEE ALSO: Black Friday loses steam, but crowds should still be gigantic Highlights this year are definitely the discounts on Echo Dot, which can now be had for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The shape of post-Brexit science is becoming clearer
Theresa May has promised to invest an extra £2 billion in British R&D a year by 2020 – but proposals to reform research funding are troubling [Link]
New Scientist – News » Treatment for chronic pain can be lethal, but there is an answer
Findings that chronic pain affects the brain's wiring should force the medical profession to take complainants seriously [Link]
Mashable » 'First Alien: Covenant' poster is unexpectedly chilling
In between Ridley Scott's original Alien movie and its sequels, and the recent Prometheus prequel which doesn't really feature the creature from Alien, lies Scott's new movie, Alien: Covenant. Not much is known about the movie, but if you're wondering whether it's more of a sequel to Prometheus or a prequel to Alien, the movie's first poster should give at least … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's internet beaming drone Aquila is not headed to India
Facebook is committed at bringing internet access to much of India, but the social giant won’t be using its Aquila drone to achieve it in the country. The high-altitude, solar-powered unmanned drone, designed to beam internet to remote parts of the world, isn’t headed to India, Umang Bedi, Managing Director, for Facebook in India and South Asia noted at a round … [Link]
Mashable » The LingLong DingDong is a Chinese-speaking Amazon Echo
If you're deciding between the Amazon Echo and the Google Home, there's a new contender: the DingDong, from Chinese manufacturer LingLong. Its latest digital home assistant model, the A3, looks pretty similar to the Echo — it's a cylindrical speaker that will respond to users asking for information such as the weather or their schedule. It can play music, or help … [Link]
Mashable » All of Instagram is snapping the same pic of this damn pool in Morocco
Call it the social media generation's version of a pilgrimage. Hashtags and geotagging mean anyone can follow their favourite Instagrammer to even the most remote locations, tempted by their deliberately styled "un-style" and flawless tans. Take Lauren Bullen, proprietor of the Instagram handle @gypsea_lust and at last count more than 825,000 followers. In mid-November, she accused one @diana_alexa of copying her … [Link]
Slashdot » ESA: European Mars Lander Crash Caused By 1-Second Glitch
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: The European Space Agency (ESA) on Nov. 23 said its Schiaparelli lander's crash landing on Mars on Oct. 19 followed an unexplained saturation of its inertial measurement unit (IMU), which delivered bad data to the lander's computer and forced a premature release of its parachute. Polluted by the IMU data, the lander's … [Link]
Mashable » PM Narendra Modi says everyone on Narendra Modi app is happy with demonetization
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the vast majority of people who took part in a survey this week (via his app), have expressed support for the government’s demonetisation move. On Tuesday, Modi asked Indians what they thought of the invalidation of most circulated currency notes. The app quickly became a talking point among many, with him trending on Apple’s App … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Kevin Love score a ridiculous 34 points in a single quarter
Kevin Love has been the third wheel on Cleveland's "Big Three" since joining the team in 2014. On Wednesday night, however, he took the spotlight from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving by scoring 34 points in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers. That's the second-most points scored in a quarter in NBA history, trailing only Klay Thompson's historic … [Link]
Mashable » Getting paid $500 to review some fried chicken is a pretty tasty offer
There’s little wonder fried chicken is such a popular last meal request for condemned prisoners. It's just so damn delicious. So imagine getting paid A$500 (US$368) plus expenses to review 10 fried chicken restaurants. An actual listing for such a proposal exists, on newfangled odd jobs website Airtasker. SEE ALSO: If you love watching pimples pop, you'll love this cheesy burger … [Link]
Mashable » Ninjas and Unicorns dominate IEM Oakland
At the second stop of Intel Extreme Masters Season 11, pro Counter-Strike and League of Legends teams took the stage in front of thousands of esports fans at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Ninjas in Pyjamas took home the CS:GO trophy and $125,000, while Unicorns of Love took first in LoL and won $50,000. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Pro … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mongolia's Got Talent' dancer blows away audience with computer animation
We can't imagine the amount of skill, practice and raw creativity needed for this performance. Mongolian dancer Canion Shijirbat is a professional graphics designer, and is currently making huge waves in his country for his ability to blend the two vocations. For his semi-final performance on the Mongolia's Got Talent stage, he executed a dance performance perfectly synced to a … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump To Scrap NASA Climate Research In Crackdown On 'Politicized Science'
dryriver quotes a report from The Guardian: Donald Trump is poised to eliminate all climate change research conducted by NASA as part of a crackdown on "politicized science," his senior adviser on issues relating to the space agency has said. Nasa's Earth science division is set to be stripped of funding in favor of exploration of deep space, with the … [Link]
Mashable » Grandma finally gets Christmas celebration she's always wanted
This grandmother's childhood wish came true when she finally got the chance to meet Santa Claus. Reddit user shawnwasim shared this ridiculously cute picture of his grandmother posing with Santa at the local mall. It was her childhood wish to celebrate Christmas. SEE ALSO: 30 gift ideas for the person in your life who knows wine is the best medicine His … [Link]
Mashable » Sia, Troye Sivan and more speak out for marriage equality at Aussie music awards
At the ARIAs, Australia's answer to the Grammys, musicians spoke out in favour of marriage equality, nightlife and puppies. And the crowd absolutely loved it. Kicking off the evening's exceptional acceptance speakers was activist Angie Greene, who accepted the award for Best Female Artist on behalf of the enigmatic talent powerhouse Sia. SEE ALSO: Devastating R.I.P. video will make you mourn … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Create Battery That Charges In Seconds and Lasts For Days
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Telegraph: A new type of battery that lasts for days with only a few seconds' charge has been created by researchers at the University of Central Florida. The high-powered battery is packed with supercapacitors that can store a large amount of energy. It looks like a thin piece of flexible metal that … [Link]
Mashable » Woman converts letterbox into an unnerving huntsman spider nursery
We often dread checking our letterboxes, knowing that there good be a bill, or an wedding invitation, inside. Perhaps more terrifying that any of those, one Australian woman has discovered a sizeable huntsman spider hanging out in hers — guarding a nest of hundreds of its eight-legged babies. Natasha Joyce posted the above footage to YouTube Monday, saying that the … [Link]
Mashable » Meet Baby Watson in these delightful new photos from 'Sherlock' Season 4
When Sherlock returns on Jan. 1, 2017, it will have been exactly a year since the last time we visited 221B Baker Street — and three years (!) since Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) were on our screens for more than just a kooky Christmas special. When Season 4 premieres, we'll finally learn how Moriarty (Andrew Scott) seems to … [Link]
Slashdot » Telegram Launches Telegraph, An Anonymous Blogging Platform
Telegram has unveiled a new blogging platform called Telegraph, which offers fast publishing and anonymous posting without requiring you to sign up or sign in via social media. The Verge reports: The app's user interface looks very similar to Medium and allows for easy embeds. You can also embed images from your computer by clicking on the camera button. In … [Link]
Mashable » Teen arrested for 'coke' in Bali was carrying crushed painkillers all along
An 18-year-old teenager detained in Bali, Indonesia, has been released after a bag of drugs he allegedly possessed was found to contain only crushed painkillers. Australian school leaver Daniel Murphy, was held in police custody for two days after security at Kuta's Sky Garden nightclub claimed they caught him with a bag of white powder early on Tuesday morning, according to … [Link]
Mashable » 30 nice bath gifts to help your loved ones soak away 2016
2016 got you feeling deeply, existentially horrible? Help your friends and family ring it out with a nice bath. Instead of them (or you) going to a New Year's Eve party this year, they (or you) could slide into a bathtub on Dec. 31 and make the best attempt to soak away the inimitable grime of the past 12 months. Bath … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's AI Translation Tool Creates Its Own Secret Language
After a little over a month of learning more languages to translate beyond Spanish, Google's recently announced Neural Machine Translation system has used deep learning to develop its own internal language. TechCrunch reports: GNMT's creators were curious about something. If you teach the translation system to translate English to Korean and vice versa, and also English to Japanese and vice … [Link]
Mashable » Dunking a frozen turkey in hot oil is a great way to set everything on fire
Though deep-fried turkey sounds like a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving meal, it's important to take the proper precautions so that you don't accidentally set everything on fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staged a presentation highlighting the dangers of careless holiday cooking. Specifically, it addresses what can happen when a turkey that isn't completely thawed meets hot oil. … [Link]
Mashable » Now we know what caused Europe's Mars lander to crash
The European Space Agency (ESA) finally has a better idea of what caused its ill-fated Mars lander to crash-land on the Red Planet in October. It looks like the Schiaparelli lander — part of the joint alien life-hunting ExoMars mission between the ESA and Russia — crashed into the surface of Mars due to a glitch in its navigation system. The … [Link]
Mashable » Trump is back on YouTube with a very different kind of Thanksgiving message
President-elect Donald Trump is already back on YouTube to share a message with the people. This time he had a "Thanksgiving message" that was very different from previous years when he tweeted about "haters and losers" and his "many enemies" during the holiday. Trump was all about unity in Wednesday's video message. "It's my prayer that on this Thanksgiving we … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this hamster savor a drama-free Thanksgiving dinner
Turns out, hamsters crave autumn staples like pumpkin pie, corn and hot cups of coffee just like the rest of us. In a charming video, Matilda the hamster tackles a Turkey Day spread with the ferocity of a Thanksgiving champ. She nibbles her way through the meal so fast, we just hope she saves enough for leftovers to last the … [Link]
Mashable » 'White Nonsense Roundup' is here to take on racist Facebook posts
When another #AllLivesMatter post goes up, the White Nonsense Roundup steps in. SEE ALSO: Muslim man verbally harassed in Starbucks shares harrowing experience online After an increase of police violence toward black men that came to a head in July, Washington-based activists Terri Kempton and Layla Tromble realized they had to help out, even if it was just writing words on … [Link]
Mashable » The inevitable robot takeover is here, and it's starting at the mall
The robots are here. And their goal is to help you find the food court. SEE ALSO: Cute Chinese robot loses control, smashes window and injures someone Friendly faced humanlike looking machines are greeting shoppers at two malls in the San Francisco Bay Area this week in what could be the beginning of a new way we shop and eventually do … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Solitaire Collection From Windows 10 Now Available For Android and iOS
BrianFagioli quotes a report from BetaNews: Back in the the mid-1990's, everyone thought they needed a computer. After all, Windows 95 made using one particularly easy, and the internet was a very attractive thing. Unfortunately, once some people got their first-ever PC set up in their homes, they didn't really know what to do with it. In the end, it … [Link]
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