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 » Wes Anderson’s H&M Christmas ad is what we need this holiday season
H&M is no stranger to pulling out all the stops for a good ad, but this one might take the cake. Read more…More about Mashable Video, H M, Adrian Brody, Christmas, and Wes Anderson
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Mashable » Taylor Swift partners up with AT&T for streaming 'video experience'
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to new media, Taylor Swift — it's been waiting for you. AT&T announced Monday it is partnering with the Grammy-award winning artist for a new streaming video experienced called Taylor Swift NOW. The streaming video catalog will "showcase unique videos, concert performances, behind-the-scenes footage and more from the Taylor Swift archives," the telecommunications giant said in its … [Link]
Mashable » Cackling albino kookaburra is either laughing with you or right at you
Surely the mark of a good joke is whether or not you can get even the birds in the trees to have a cackle. An albino kookaburra who calls Symbio Wildlife Park in Australia, home is one such bird. Although it's often unclear if its laughing with you or at you. If this short video uploaded via Facebook is anything … [Link]
Slashdot » EU's Law Enforcement Agency Closes 4,500 Websites Peddling Fake Brands
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: In a massive crackdown, police and law enforcement agencies across Europe have seized more than 4,500 website domains trading in counterfeit goods, often via social networks, officials said on Monday. The operation came as Europol, Europe's police agency, unveiled its newest campaign dubbed "Don't F***(AKE) Up" to stop scam websites selling fake … [Link]
Mashable » AT&T launches long-awaited online TV streaming service
AT&T’s DirecTV package is going digital. After weeks of anticipation, the telecom giant officially launched its new DirecTV Now streaming service Monday at an event in New York City. The new option, which starts at $35 per month (though that price is set to increase after a certain window), will offer subscribers more than 100 live channels available through a digital … [Link]
Mashable » 5 genius tactics to help your small business appear more robust
“Fake it ‘til you make it.” It’s an approach used – and often, used quite effectively — in the business world. The success of this mindset all comes down to attitude. Your small business may just be three ambitious twenty-somethings working out of a tiny apartment, but your customers don’t need to know that you’re using a spare closet as ground … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Unveils DirecTV Now Streaming TV Service With Over 100 Channels
ATT has officially unveiled its DirecTV Now internet TV streaming service, which launches Wednesday, November 30th, in the U.S. on iPhone, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and PC/Mac, starting at $35 per month. The Verge reports: Like its over-the-top rivals, DirecTV Now will let customers stream live programming on smartphones, tablets, and PCs — no cable box necessary — and … [Link]
Mashable » Phew, Hillary Clinton and Snoop Dogg are finally following each other on Twitter
Since Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election she has gone for a relaxing hike in the woods, browsed a bookstore and stopped by the grocery store to stock up on cheese. But perhaps her most amazing move since Election Day took place recently, when she made the decision to follow her loyal fan, Snoop Dogg, on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Snoop Dogg … [Link]
Mashable » All I want for Christmas is this Mariah Carey and My Chemical Romance mashup
The broken, the beaten and the damned could really use some snuggles under the mistletoe right about now. This mashup of the greatest Christmas song of all time, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," and the greatest emo marching band anthem of all time, My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade," is truly a gift. The … [Link]
Mashable » The Ohio State attacker gave this chilling interview just months ago
The young man identified by officials as responsible for Monday's attack at Ohio State, Abdul Razak Ali Artan, had spoken with school's student newspaper three months ago as he was adjusting to life on campus. SEE ALSO: Trump's America: What women, immigrants and people of color want you to know The interview, part of The Lantern's "Humans of Ohio State" section, … [Link]
Mashable » Sling TV gets a great cloud DVR, but there's a catch
Sling TV is sweetening its Internet-based live-TV service with a feature typically associated with more traditional cable plans: a DVR. But unlike a normal DVR, this one is based in the cloud. Sling isn't the first Internet TV service to offer a DVR; Sony's PlayStation Vue offers one, too. However, Sling TV's cloud DVR — which launches in beta on Monday … [Link]
Popular Science » The coolest tech at the LA Auto Show
On-demand mechanics, AI integration, and more. The top automotive tech from the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. [Link]
Mashable » Track Cyber Monday shopping with this mesmerizing visualizer
Enjoy a glimpse of consumerism at its best from an e-commerce site that is showing how much shopping we do online, especially the Monday after Thanksgiving. 
Image: Shopify.comBlack Friday may have had people duking it out over sneakers, but Cyber Monday is all about emptying your wallet from the comfort of your laptop — and online stores are ready. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Hot 'Deals' are the fake news of online shopping, and you're all buying it
Want to understand the problem of fake news? Want to do it while seeing how much money you just got schemed out of by Google, Amazon, or Facebook? Then take one look at the online holiday shopping bonanza: Massive corporations, peddling questionable information, to a public without sufficient tools to help separate the good from the bad. Black Friday just gave … [Link]
Mashable » MIT and Google have reinvented the office cubicle
‘Transformable Meeting Spaces' is an innovative solution to the need for privacy and quiet in the modern-day open space office environment. It's a cocoon-like structure made up of 36 felt-lined fiberglass rods that fold up when not needed, and drop down into a cubicle with the pull of a counterweight. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Design, Innovation, Office Life, and Google … [Link]
Mashable » Captain America has trouble bonding with Winter Soldier in cartoon short
As everyone knows, Captain America longs for the good old days. Unfortunately, he's in for some new bad days when the Winter Soldier shows up in this animated short. Our CineFix series, Bad Days, tells the story of Captain America: The Winter Soldier slightly differently than the hit Marvel film: fewer fight scenes and more beer. Subscribe to CineFix for more … [Link]
Slashdot » EPA Increases Amount of Renewable Fuel To Be Blended Into Gasoline
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Last week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final renewable fuel standards for 2017, requiring that fuel suppliers blend an additional 1.2 billion gallons of renewable fuel into U.S. gas and diesel from 2016 levels. The rule breaks down the requirements to include quotas for cellulosic biofuels, biomass-based diesel, advanced … [Link]
Mashable » Robert De Niro flaunts his foul mouth in first trailer for 'The Comedian'
Robert De Niro is known as one of the greatest dramatic actors of all time, but he's always had a knack for comedy. From Midnight Run to Analyze This to Meet the Parents, De Niro has always made us laugh, and he's back at it again in the new trailer for Taylor Hackford's The Comedian. De Niro plays Jackie Burke, … [Link]
Popular Science » This drone gun knocks drones out of the sky gently, with radio waves
Military Who you gonna call? Dronebusters Dronegun is an anti-drone antenna machine. [Link]
Mashable » Large parts of West Antarctic Ice Sheet could collapse 'in our lifetimes'
Scientists say they discovered the "troubling" reason why a massive iceberg splintered off one of West Antarctica's largest glaciers last year, and why this may not bode well for the future of the world's coastal megacities. Warm ocean waters appear to have melted Pine Island Glacier from underneath, causing a deep subsurface crack that split the ice from the inside out, … [Link]
Mashable » NFL Dance Party: This LeBron James impression is the week's best celebration
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. scored a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's win at Cleveland. Naturally, he channeled one of the city's biggest stars — LeBron James — while celebrating one of those touchdowns. The best part? He actually busted out the James impression twice. SEE ALSO: Colin Kapernick booed in Miami for 'defending' Fidel Castro Beckham returned a … [Link]
Mashable » Ruthless Black Friday shoppers completely trash Nike store
Shoppers are ruthless when Black Friday rolls around, and this year was no different. Last Friday, the Nike store at the Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip, Washington felt the wrath of determined sneaker addicts eager for some good deals. After the doors opened on Black Friday, it was only a matter of time before the immaculately organized store devolved into a … [Link]
Popular Science » Cement might not be as bad for the planet as we thought
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Three new studies show promise for carbon capture. If humanity is to keep warming below 2º C — considered to be the upper limit of manageable climate change — we need to do more than slash carbon pollution. We must also… [Link]
Slashdot » Google Asked to Remove a Billion 'Pirate' Search Results in a Year
Copyright holders asked Google to remove more than 1,000,000,000 allegedly infringing links from its search engine over the past twelve months, TorrentFreak reports. According to stats provided in Google's Transparency Report for the past one year, Google was asked to remove over one billion links — or 1,007,741,143 links. From the article: More than 90 percent of the links, 908,237,861 … [Link]
Mashable » This ramen joint is an introverted foodie's paradise
Embrace your inner #ForeverAlone. Ichiran Ramen is a Japan-based restaurant chain famous for its unique dining style. Customers eat alone, partitioned into individual sections that separate them from other diners and the staff, and orders are taken by filling out a form, all in order to limit human interaction. And now, there's good news for New Yorkers: Last month, the introverted … [Link]
Slashdot » Some MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini Models Will Become Obsolete Next Month, Lose Apple Repair Support
An anonymous reader writes: Apple will add certain MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini models to its list of vintage and obsolete products starting next month, which means the products will lose official Apple repair support through the company's retail stores and authorized resellers. Kicking in on December 31, 2016, the MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) and MacBook Pro … [Link]
Mashable » Baby tries yogurt for the first time, is instantly repulsed
It wasn't long ago that this baby tried broccoli for the first time and realized the world is a cruel place. So when her parents offered her a new food to sample for the first time, they figured yogurt might be a safe bet. Well, perhaps this baby already has a refined palate because she was totally repulsed by her … [Link]
Mashable » Lupita Nyong'o recites insane stand up from famous comics on 'Billy on the Street'
Here's a video we didn't know we needed. Billy Eichner has taken his show to the streets again, this time with Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o. Under the guise of preparing for her Netflix half-hour stand up special, Nyong'o recites some seriously racy jokes from famous male comics to unsuspecting pedestrians – and of course (being Lupita), she does not disappoint. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan' is coming Dec. 1
Mark your calendars — the latest Hearthstone expansion, Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, is coming very soon. Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan is releasing Dec. 1, Blizzard revealed during a live stream showing off a ton of new cards from the expansion and how eight of the nine classes are looking in the new meta. The stream below begins at 9:44. The … [Link]
Mashable » 'Final Fantasy XV' reviews are in, and it sounds like it was worth the wait
Final Fantasy XV is a great game, and a far better one than its protracted, 10-year development would suggest. So say many critics who lined up the day before the game's long-awaited Nov. 29 release to share their thoughts. It's not without its flaws, but the stuff that works, works extremely well. SEE ALSO: 'Final Fantasy XV' has killer product placement … [Link]
Mashable » San Francisco transit hack hints at possible attacks to come
The start of this news story reads like a typical vaguely futuristic plot from a movie that isn't hard to imagine coming to a theater near you. First, a hacker breaks into the fare system of the San Francisco Municipal Railway on Friday. Unable to immediately regain control of the system, railway officials allow free rides until further notice. Then the … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Confirms Its Chinese-Language Chatbot Filters Certain Topics
Microsoft's Chinese-language AI chat bot filters certain topics, the company confirmed Monday, although it did not clarify whether that included interactions deemed politically sensitive. From a report on Fortune: Last week, CNNMoney and China Digital Times reported that Xiaoice would not directly respond to questions surrounding topics deemed sensitive by the Chinese state. References to the Tiananmen Square massacre of … [Link]
Mashable » Man instantly regrets driving close to a hungry hungry hippo
A man driving his truck across a bridge made the terrible mistake of trusting that a hippo was friendly toward humans. Wikus Ceronie, a 26-year-old welding inspector, was crossing a bridge in Kruger National Park during a drive from Mozambique to South Africa on Friday. Ceronie tells Latest Sightings that he noticed the hippo on the bridge, but assumed that … [Link]
Mashable » NASA unveils 'food bars' to feed astronauts on long space journeys
Your average granola bar simply won't cut it for a Mars-bound astronaut. NASA food scientists are in the process of developing a new "food bar" (that's seriously what they call it) that astronauts will be able to eat for breakfast every morning while on missions to deep space destinations like Mars or the moon. At the moment, NASA astronauts have a … [Link]
Mashable » This homemade crane lifting a 3-year-old is the definition of DIY engineering
Talk about a new meaning for DIY – a dad built a crane to show his son the meaning of true home engineering. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Viral Video, Diy, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon and eBay Sellers' VAT Fraud Rife Despite Crackdown
Huge numbers of VAT fraudsters are illegally selling goods tax-free to British shoppers on Amazon and eBay, despite new government efforts to crack down on this ballooning 1bn pound VAT evasion crisis, reports the Guardian. From the article: A Guardian investigation found a wide variety of popular goods being illegally sold without VAT on Britain's leading shopping sites. They range … [Link]
Mashable » This fearless teen rocked a burkini and hijab at the Miss Minnesota pageant
Halima Aden wowed the crowd at the Miss Minnesota USA pageant while wearing her hijab and burkini during the contest. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Muslim, Burkini, Hijab, and Beauty Pageant
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Mashable » Colin Kaepernick booed in Miami for 'defending' Fidel Castro
On top of Colin Kaepernick's lackluster performance against the home team Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the 49ers quarterback rubbed some people the wrong way with his off-field comments, the latest of which defended late Cuban leader Fidel Castro. When Kaepernick took the field on Sunday, boos proved again that the NFL star is now one of the league's most polarizing figures. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Firebase App Indexing API Searches Content Across Apps
Google has announced the Firebase App Indexing API which enables apps to add content to Google's on-device index.
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Popular Science » How Boston's 1919 molasses flood turned so deadly
Science Making a sticky situation even stickier Research by Harvard fluid dynamicists suggests cold temperatures added to the deadly mix. [Link]
Slashdot » Fearing Tighter US Visa Regime, Indian IT Firms Rush To Hire
From a report on Reuters: Anticipating a more protectionist US technology visa programme under a Donald Trump administration, India's $150 billion IT services sector will speed up acquisitions in the United States and recruit more heavily from college campuses there. Indian companies including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and Wipro have long used H1-B skilled worker visas to fly computer engineers … [Link]
Mashable » Great Barrier Reef has suffered its worst die-off ever recorded
During the past two years, Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef suffered its largest die-off ever recorded — with an average of 67 percent of corals in one area declared dead, scientists said on Monday. The cause was unusually warm waters that pushed the intricate ecosystems past their limits of survival. The worst affected area is a 430 mile section of reefs … [Link]
Mashable » Nothing calms Polly the goat's anxiety like her duck costume
This adorable baby goat and her duck costume are totally the G.O.A.T. Polly was rescued by Goats of Anarchy, an Annandale, New Jersey-based sanctuary that rescues special needs baby goats. She suffers from several neurological issues which can sometimes cause anxiety. Luckily, Goats of Anarchy's founder Leanne Lauricella discovered the best (and cutest) way to quell her anxiety: by putting Polly … [Link]
Mashable » 'Spider-Man' climbs 38-story skyscraper without a rope in 30 minutes
A French climber scaled one of Barcelona's highest skyscrapers, the Torre Agbar, on Friday. Alain Robert climbed and descended 144 meters (472 feet) in just one hour. He scaled the narrow ledges of the 38-story skyscraper without a harness. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Spain, Scaling, Skyscraper, and Dubai
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Mashable » Things you (probably) didn't know about 'Rocky'
It’s Rocky's 40th anniversary this week! This iconic boxing film, starring Sylvester Stallone, catapulted to an unexpected successful Academy Award-winning hit in 1976. Brush up on some Rocky knowledge before re-watching the old ringer! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, 40th Anniversary, Boxing, Sylvester Stallone, and Movie Trivia [Link]
New Scientist – News » We may be able to tap into our memories from infancy
Studies in rats suggest that our earliest memories may lie dormant in the brain, ready to resurface given the right triggers [Link]
Popular Science » NASA wants you (yes, you) to solve its poop problems
Space More space travel, more poop problems. As NASA looks deeper into the stars, the space agency hopes we can figure out what to do with astronaut poop. [Link]
Mashable » Dude befriends a fox on the street and it's as adorable as it sounds
You never know when and where you'll meet your new best friend. YouTuber Henry Hoffman was on a stroll when a fox appeared out of nowhere and really, really wanted to be friends. At one point the fox refused to let go of Hoffman's bag. "I mean obviously he's cool — like he's a fox — but he won't leave … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Exec Urges Linux Developers To Try Windows 10
An anonymous reader shares a Softpedia article: Microsoft has finally acknowledged the potential that the open-source world in general, and Linux in particular, boasts, so the company is exploring its options to expand in this area with every occasion. Most recently, an episode posted on Channel 9 and entitled "Improvements to Bash on Windows and the Windows Console" with senior … [Link]
Mashable » Pro-Trump ranter banned for life by Delta because flying is bad enough without this guy
If you were planning on abusing a plane full of passengers with your excited about a presidential victory anytime soon, bad news: Delta Air Lines doesn't want any part of it. SEE ALSO: Pilot goes on epic rant after political fight breaks out on airplane The news comes from the airline after a video of a Trump supporter yelling at … [Link]
New Scientist – News » AI learns to predict the future by watching 2 million videos
A deep learning system generates the next few frames of a story based on just one image, helping it to predict the future and understand the present [Link]
Mashable » Submit your product for Mashable's 'Top Picks of CES 2017'
Ready or not, CES 2017 is coming. As always, the Mashable tech team will be in Las Vegas to bring you the definitive guide to all of best tech products and services announced at the show, which starts on Jan. 5 and runs through Jan. 8. SEE ALSO: The best tech of CES 2016 It's easy to look at CES, the … [Link]
Mashable » 17 terrible Amazon Cyber Monday deals to remind you Cyber Monday kinda sucks
Another year, another disappointing Cyber Monday from Amazon. Frequent online shoppers and deal hunters alike get excited at the idea of a day filled with internet bargains. But when it comes down to it, most of the deals aren't big screen TVs and new gadgets; it's useless crap that nobody wants or needs. We love the idea of Cyber Monday, but … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump has unveiled his new presidential hat to the world
Just in: Donald Trump has a new hat. With great power, comes great fashion responsibility — thus, the president-elect, known for sporting large red caps featuring his campaign slogan: "Make America Great Again," decided to switch things up before he takes office. Though Trump's new bright red cap delivers a shorter message, it still includes his beloved massive lettering and a … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Update Servers Left All Azure RHEL Instances Hackable
An anonymous reader shares a report on The Register: Microsoft has patched flaws that attackers could exploit to compromise all Azure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) instances. Software engineer Ian Duffy found the flaws while building a secure RHEL image for Microsoft Azure. During that process he noticed an installation script Azure uses in its preconfigured RPM Package Manager contains … [Link]
Mashable » Adventurous cat is a better indoor rock climber than most people
Climbing an entire indoor rock wall can prove difficult for humans, but came easily to this cat. YouTube user M GOAN shared this clip of a cat gracefully hopping from rock to rock up an entire bouldering wall. And though there are a few momentary slip-ups, climbing cat manages to make it to the top with little problem. No fear … [Link]
Mashable » Dictionary.com's word of the year will break your heart
In a year in which the president-elect of the United States made severely restricting Muslim immigration and building a wall between America and Mexico primary parts of his election platform, it's no surprise that Dictionary.com chose "xenophobia" as its word of the year. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump calls for total ban on Muslims entering the U.S. The site defines "xenophobia" as … [Link]
Mashable » Stoat has a hell of a good time on a patch of garden netting
Humans really aren't the only ones who love trampolines. Youtube user Robert Fuller shared this garden surveillance camera of a stoat having a blast bouncing around garden netting. According to the clip's description, Fuller spotted the stoat's tracks in snow over his children's trampoline and decided to set up a camera to investigate. As it turns out, the cute thing … [Link]
Mashable » 20 burning questions we need answered after watching 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'
Spoilers for all of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life If you're reading this, chances are that (like us) you spent the weekend bingeing Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on Netflix, and not communicating with anyone that wasn't fictional and/or an incredibly fast talker. But even after six hours of our Thanksgiving weekend Gilmore bender, it obviously wasn't … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rocky' hits 40 and we've rounded up all the things you didn't know
Happy 40th anniversary to the Academy Award-winning boxing film! To celebrate, here's a few things to remind you of the great Rocky Balboa! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. 
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Slashdot » Apple's Next iPhone Could Have a Curved Screen, Says WSJ
Apple's 2017 iPhone lineup might include a model with a curved screen similar to Samsung's Edge devices, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke with the Wall Street Journal (paywalled). Apple's suppliers told the paper that they were asked to "increase output of thinner organic light emitting displays and submit prototype screens with better resolution than ones from … [Link]
Mashable » Cyber Monday flight deals are here to whisk you away from 2016
It’s been a really rough 2016 for a lot of people so if you can't move to Canada, it's time to treat yourself to a quick weekend holiday. SEE ALSO: The one tool you need to find legit deals on Cyber Monday Luckily, there are some Cyber Monday flight deals to help you figure out where you can run away to, … [Link]
Mashable » This Chrome extension helps you find ethical shopping alternatives — and saves you money
This Cyber Monday, as you hide your screen from your boss while searching for the best deals imaginable, do your part to save the world at the same time. DoneGood, a new browser extension and mobile app, helps you find ethical and sustainable alternatives when you shop for anything online. All you need to do is download the free extension, and … [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old Syrian, Bana Alabed, shares 'last message' on Twitter
Bana, who has been live-tweeting what it is like growing up in Syria, shared what she believes to be her last tweets. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Twitter, Aleppo, Syria, and Bana Alabed [Link]
Mashable » You will cringe as a hydraulic press crushes a $40,000 gold bar
If you had a bar of gold worth $40,000, what would you do with it? YouTuber Crushit's answer is naturally to crush the gold bar under a hydraulic press. Try not to cringe as the valuable gold gets smushed. Thankfully, the mangled golden nugget is still worth something. It's still gold after all. 
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Mashable » 7 tech gifts that won't scare your grandma
For some people of a certain age, getting the latest and greatest tech for the holidays isn’t an exciting prospect. In fact, it’s downright intimidating. Older folks have seen the world radically transform during their lives, moving from the days of rotary phones and black-and-white TVs to now, when we take for granted the smartphones in our pockets that put just … [Link]
Mashable » Diego Luna lookin' sharp as an Imperial officer in this 'Rogue One' featurette
At least no one's going to accuse Diego Luna of being a little short for a Stormtrooper. Luna — who at 5'10" is only an inch taller than Mark Hamill — plays Rebel scum Cassian Andor in Rogue One. And as any Star Wars character doing all this sneakin' around knows, the time will come to go incognito. SEE ALSO: 'Rogue … [Link]
Mashable » Keep track of the best tech deals of Cyber Monday
If you didn't already wear yourself (and your wallet) out shopping until dropping over the holiday weekend, Cyber Monday has come to finish the job. SEE ALSO: You don't know me, online shopping algorithms This year, Thanksgiving Day shoppers filled up more digital carts than ever before, so there's no reason to think that Cyber Monday 2016 won't be just as … [Link]
Mashable » Mom sings sweet Whitney Houston duet with her young daughter
In this super-cute duet, a mother and her little girl trade off lines from Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing." It's mother-daughter bonding at its cutest. 
Yoda warns about the dangers of seagulls in a new 'Star Wars' Bad Lip Reading 
Eager beginner driver has a very bad time riding go-karts 
Russell Brand's giant dog has zero tolerance for his singing 
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Mashable » 'Final Fantasy XV' has killer product placement
Before we get started, while nothing you'll read below has any bearing on Final Fantasy XV's main story, some might construe details of a side quest as spoiler territory. So consider this your spoiler warning. So. There is an entire quest in Final Fantasy XV that worships at the altar of Nissin's instant ramen noodle snack, Cup Noodles. It is a … [Link]
Popular Science » The best of what's on sale for Cyber Monday
Gadgets Bargains from our Best of What’s New list Popular Science takes the annual Best of What’s New winners very seriously. Items are scrutinized by independent researchers, vetted by third parties, and defended to a… [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Puts New Limit On Customer Reviews: No More Than 5 a Week Except For Verified Purchases
Amazon says it will start capping the number of product reviews any customer can submit in a given week, limiting each person to five/week except for products that have been verified by the company as purchased by the reviewer. From a GeekWire report: Books, music and video are exempt from the limit, but the new cap applies to the rest … [Link]
Mashable » The one tool you need to find legit deals on Cyber Monday
Bust out those credit cards, Cyber Monday has arrived. With countless holiday sales and markdowns things can get pretty overwhelming online, but thanks to one handy website, shopping just got a lot easier. CamelCamelCamel — a free Amazon price tracker website — is here to help you navigate Amazon like a pro to find the best deals this Cyber Monday. SEE … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Build green highways for bees to help save vital pollinators
Habitat loss, farming and climate change are behind the loss of wild pollinators, which are crucial to three quarters of the world's crops [Link]
Mashable » For once a British politician has brought joy to the nation
He terrified viewers dancing the samba while wearing The Mask's green makeup, made them cringe with a rendition of 'Gangnam Style' and had them laughing with his clumsy attempt at an Argentine tango. Now viewers of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have said bye bye Balls. SEE ALSO: Here's President Obama dancing to Drake's 'Hotline Bling' Ed Balls from the UK's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Moon-dust cake mix shows moon may have had water from the start
Early moon geology recreated in the lab suggests water was there to begin with, not added later by comets [Link]
Mashable » Check out the new trailer for 'Mythbusters’ producers' new Netflix project
LOS ANGELES — The team behind Discovery's Mythbusters show is back — this time on Netflix with a new unscripted series called White Rabbit Project. The show, which debuts on the platform Dec. 9, again follows The Build Team (Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara) as they go down the "rabbit hole to investigate weird and wonderful events from pop culture, … [Link]
Mashable » Confused kid searches everywhere for the goggles on top of his head
There is no better feeling than finding something lost – except when you feel dumb because it was on your head the whole time. Aidan Walker was adorably caught on video by his big sister, Diara, desperately searching beside a pool for his "lost" goggles. SEE ALSO: Super cute baby koala and mother just hanging out, looking like stuffed toys Aidan … [Link]
Mashable » Yoda warns about the dangers of seagulls in a new 'Star Wars' Bad Lip Reading
Yoda first told those pesky Dagobah seagulls to knock it off in the Bad Lip Reading for The Empire Strikes Back. But now, Yoda is back with a full version of the song. Which is great timing, because now the single can still make some best of 2016 lists. Because, (a little shockingly), the song is extremely catchy. Eager beginner driver … [Link]
Popular Science » Self-driving cars are just the beginning
Cars Auto tech straight out of a galaxy far, far away Popular Science and XPRIZE are teaming up to explore and explain technologies that make us say "The Future Is Now" in a video series called Future First. [Link]
New Scientist – News » India’s grand plan to create world’s longest river set to go
A highly ambitious and controversial project to link up the nation's rivers in a single inter-connected system is ready to start, even as environmental concerns are mounting [Link]
Mashable » Since it's 2016, Walmart is live-streaming Cyber Monday
Since the borders between online and real life have become completely blurred, and Cyber Monday now carries arguably as much weight as Black Friday, Walmart is kicking up its promotions another notch and going full-on QVC mode with a live-streamed sales extravaganza. SEE ALSO: How to protect yourself while online shopping for the holidays The live stream, hosted by multiple cheery … [Link]
Slashdot » Buying Stuff On Your Phone Still Sucks
Despite all the advancements smartphone companies have made on the phone, desktop platforms continue to be their preferred way to buy stuff online. CNET spoke with a number of people who not only confirmed that they bought things using a laptop or a desktop computer, but also listed the reasons why they don't use their smartphones to do big transactions. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rare river dolphins get trapped in fishing nets as waters drop
Draining rivers for irrigation puts the Ganges river dolphin at higher risk of being ensnared by fishing nets [Link]
Mashable » Eager beginner driver has a very bad time riding go-karts
Racing takes skill, patience and the knowledge of the location of the brake pedal. A couple was attempting to enjoy a friendly race at a go-kart track in Skopje, Macedonia, when things took a turn for the worse. Well, to be specific, things actually got worse because a turn wasn't taken. Everything seems fine from the boyfriend's helmet camera, but … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone 8 with curved OLED screen coming, report says
What will the iPhone 8 look like? Apple might not even know yet. Apple is reportedly testing "more than 10 prototypes" of the iPhone 8, according to The Wall Street Journal. SEE ALSO: Apple's 'spaceship' campus looks like a futuristic, solar-powered fortress in new drone video The Journal claims its checks with display suppliers suggest next year's flagship iPhone could come … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things Trump denounces more than hate crimes and white supremacists
Donald Trump is, by all accounts, a man who does not shy away from criticizing those he disagrees with. In the wake of his election, Trump has received criticism for not denouncing his racist supporters in as harsh a manner as he criticized Hamilton or The New York Times. SEE ALSO: How to lobby your Congressperson but also talk about fun … [Link]
Mashable » Russell Brand's giant dog has zero tolerance for his singing
There are two key takeaways from this video: 1) Russell Brand has a truly awesome dog, and 2) Russell Brand's truly awesome dog does not enjoy being serenaded. SEE ALSO: Russell Brand lays into Black Friday in an epic rant In the clip above, which was shared on Brand's Facebook page on Sunday evening, Brand sings the Cheers theme song … [Link]
Mashable » Meringue coffee kicks pumpkin spiced lattes to the curb
Your new holiday coffee obsession doesn't have the words "peppermint" or "eggnog" anywhere in the name. Takeout Drawing in the Seoul, South Korea, offers a plethora of cakes, treats and drinks, but none is more beautiful or crave-worthy than the Paul's Meringue Factory coffee drink. A photo posted by Teresa Wu (@wu_t) on Oct 22, 2016 at 4:24am PDT This drink … [Link]
Slashdot » The Mac App Store Is Full of Scams
Over the years, Apple may have improved security, filters, and screening process of apps for its Mac's App Store, but even today things the quality of fraudulent apps continue to not only seep through its gatekeepers, but often times outnumber the good apps. How To Geek did some investigation over this and published the findings yesterday in a story titled, … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 10.1.1 update is causing iPhone battery issues
Apple’s latest iOS update, 10.1.1 promises, among other things, "stability improvements and bug fixes." But some believe it's also carrying a new battery bug. SEE ALSO: Apple’s new TV app is Apple's idea of TV According to a report by PCMag.com the update is unexpectedly draining iPhone batteries. There's also an active discussion on Apple's own support site where customers are … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the energy entrepreneurs who are making our future more sustainable
Have you ever considered what the future of energy looks like? Finding answers to the questions of tomorrow is at the heart of Shell’s global #makethefuture campaign. Shell have been working with some of the brightest energy entrepreneurs to look at how we can make the future a bright one. With a little help from worldwide megastars, a Countdown queen, a … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and other 'Hairspray Live!' cast members talk musical's political importance
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA — President Elect Donald Trump can't stop the beat. That's the political and timely message that the cast behind NBC's Hairspray Live! wants viewers to takeaway when they tune in on Dec. 7 to the live TV musical. The uplifting musical comedy, which follows plus-size dreamer Tracy Turnblad (played by newcomer Maddie Baillio) and delves into the issues of … [Link]
Mashable » CNN courts the YouTube generation by partnering with Casey Neistat
CNN is preparing its second major effort to appeal to a younger generation of news consumers. And this time it's tapping one of YouTube's biggest stars. CNN is teaming up with Casey Neistat to launch a new standalone company that will use smartphones to create video content. As part of the move, CNN is buying Neistat's Beme app, which launched in … [Link]
Slashdot » Deutsche Telekom Says 900,000 Fixed-Line Customers Suffer Outages
About 900,000 Deutsche Telekom fixed-line customers have been hit by network outages, the carries said on Monday, and it could not rule out "targeted external factors" as the reason. From a Reuters report: Fixed-line customers have had problems connecting to Deutsche Telekom's network since Sunday afternoon, the company said. "Based on the pattern of errors, it can not be ruled … [Link]
Mashable » Jeremy Clarkson launches social media platform for car addicts
LONDON — Remember hearing about the online motoring community that The Grand Tour and Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were planning earlier this year? Well, it's finally here. SEE ALSO: Twitter has spoken and it gives 'The Grand Tour' a glowing review DRIVETRIBE, a sort of website/app/social media platform hybrid, went live on Monday. The basic idea … [Link]
Mashable » Homelessness survivor tweets journey from sleeping rough to writing books
LONDON — A survivor of homelessness has shared his journey from sleeping rough in a park in London to finding success as an author. SEE ALSO: 7 unique challenges homeless women face — and what you can do to help Craig Stone on Twitter recounted the series of events that caused him to lose his home, his subsequent experiences of being … [Link]
Slashdot » iOS 10.1.1 Is Causing Battery Issues For Many iPhone Users
An anonymous reader writes: A recent iOS update to 10.1.1 fix Apple's Health application has had unintended consequences for many users — shutdown at 30% battery remaining and lack of audio using Apple Earpods. Users on an Apple forum report that the battery indicator jumps from 30% to 1% (dubbed the 30% bug) and a reboot is required where the … [Link]
Popular Science » How scientists are preparing for a world without antibiotics
Science 5 strategies for beating antibiotic resistance To fight resistant bacteria, we are turning to new allies. [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton' and other notable pop culture references in Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls' revival
This post contains spoilers about Netflix's Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. LOS ANGELES — It's been nine years since Gilmore Girls' seventh and final season came to an end — but that doesn't mean the Gilmore girls haven't kept up with their pop culture references. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, Netflix's revival from creator Amy Sherman-Palladino … [Link]
Mashable » Man unboxes OnePlus 3T in midair, on a fighter plane, as the smartphone goes on sale
Folks in Europe who have been anxiously eyeing the OnePlus 3T smartphone: you can now peacefully get on with other things in your lives. The OnePlus 3T smartphone has gone on sale in Europe, the company has announced. It also posted a weird "unboxing" video of the OnePlus 3T smartphone. SEE ALSO: OnePlus 3T review: Picking up where the Google Nexus … [Link]
Mashable » India's ICICI bank aims to transform 100 villages into cashless societies
As rural India struggles to cope up with the country’s demonetization push, an Indian bank has come forward to help some transition to a cashless society. ICICI Bank announced on Monday that it will transform 100 villages into "Digital Villages" over the next 100 days. The move to help villagers comes roughly a year after ICICI successfully turned Akodara, a village … [Link]
Mashable » This theme park thought skating on 5,000 dead fish would be fun and not creepy at all
Fancy skating over more than 5,000 frozen fish? Didn't think so. A theme park in Japan has been forced to close its skating rink after it received a wave of criticism over its main feature: dead sprats and mackerels trapped under ice so that people can skate on them. Space World, in the southern city of Kitakyushu, opened its quirky attraction … [Link]
Mashable » How to make an impact on Giving Tuesday when you're strapped for cash
Throughout the holiday giving season, we're encouraged to support worthy charities with our dollars. But making donations can be difficult, or even impossible, for people who struggle financially. Luckily, giving back in meaningful ways doesn't have to break the bank. SEE ALSO: Forget Black Friday. This charity site will help you start a 'giving revolution.' Giving Tuesday, which always falls on … [Link]
Mashable » 30 gift ideas for people who just want to be cozy
You know that friend who's always cold? Their holiday season is about to get a whole lot cozier. Any human who values coziness knows it relies on two components: warmth and softness. Once you've got those covered, there's no limit to the coziness you — or your lucky loved one — can achieve on a winter's afternoon. Here are 30 of … [Link]
Mashable » Sassy dancing lizard is breakout star of 'Planet Earth II'
LONDON — You haven't seen true sass until you've witnessed a shovel-snouted lizard dancing on hot desert sand. The fast little critter was introduced during Sunday's episode of Planet Earth II, which focused on desert animals. SEE ALSO: Lion instantly regrets attempting to take down giraffe "In the heat of the day, surface temperatures can reach up to 160 degrees — … [Link]
Slashdot » Newest Skype For Linux Enables SMS Text Messages From The Desktop
BrianFagioli writes: Microsoft has delivered an incredible feature to Linux-based desktop operating systems by way of the latest Alpha version of its Skype client… The newly-released Skype for Linux 1.13 allows users to send SMS test messages from the operating system! True, web-based solutions such as Google Voice have long allowed the sending of text messages, but needing to use … [Link]
Mashable » Wes Anderson short film will get you in the Christmas spirit
Fashion retailer H&M has really gone all out with Christmas advert this year. John Lewis may have animals bouncing on a trampoline and Sainsbury's may have James Corden singing over a quaint animation, but H&M has the dream team that is Wes Anderson and Adrien Brody. SEE ALSO: 11 whimsical Wes Anderson characters that need to exist The four-minute short … [Link]
Mashable » 'Kong: Skull Island' director live-tweets ugly confrontation with alt-right plane seatmate
Things are getting tense out there, folks — it's almost like there's a 35-story gorilla in the room no matter where you go. And as we've learned, giant gorillas and airplanes don't mix. Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts was on a flight Sunday night when he tweeted that he noticed his seat-mate was scrolling through his "heavily alt-right dominated Facebook … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Truly global internet access will be a double-edged sword
Efforts to beam the internet to all parts of the globe are gathering pace. It could ultimately liberate billions but may bring upheaval too, says Jamais Cascio [Link]
Mashable » Lion instantly regrets attempting to take down giraffe
LONDON — If someone asked you to predict the outcome of a pack of lions hunting a fleeing giraffe, you probably wouldn't bet too heavily on the giraffe. But that's where you'd be wrong. SEE ALSO: This video of an iguana being chased by snakes will give you nightmares from hell As we found out during Sunday's episode of Planet Earth … [Link]
Mashable » Teen makes history wearing burkini in Miss Minnesota pageant
LONDON — A Somali-American teen has made history after she wore a burkini and a hijab when participating in the semifinal of the Miss Minnesota USA pageantHalima Aden was met with rapturous applause when she stepped out on stage in a burkini during the swimsuit segment of the contest. SEE ALSO: The real dangers of banning the burkini The 19-year-old St … [Link]
Mashable » MobiKwik's new Lite app will let you go cashless on any network, any phone in India
Amid India’s transition to new currency notes, epayment solutions are leaving no stones unturned to emerge as a viable substitute for paper cash. Today MobiKwik announced a 'Lite' version of its Android app that merchants can install on their phones and cater to even those users who rock a feature phone. The app also supports slow networks such as Edge and … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks drops the mic on that viral Bill Murray photo that confused everyone
Remember that picture of Bill Murray that went viral a while back? The one that everybody thought looked like Tom Hanks? Well Tom Hanks has now waded in on it — and he's done it in the most glorious way possible. SEE ALSO: Tom Hanks perfectly recreates everyone's favourite 'Forrest Gump' scene "I could make that face," said Hanks during … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Making cells ignore mutations could treat genetic diseases
Diseases like cystic fibrosis and some cancers can be caused by mutations that make very short proteins. Changing how cells read the genetic code could help [Link]
Mashable » That monster sinkhole in Japan is sinking again
A monster sinkhole that was repaired in 48 hours in the Japanese city of Fukuoka is sinking again. SEE ALSO: Japanese engineers repaired this monster of a sinkhole in 48 hours Local police closed part of the road near JR Hakata railway station because a section of it began sinking again. The road has since been re-opened. An official of the … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks perfectly recreates everyone's favourite 'Forrest Gump' scene
If Tom Hanks is fed up with Forrest Gump quotes after all these years, he's certainly doing a good job of hiding it. SEE ALSO: Tom Hanks sent a fan a typewriter as a thank you present During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Hanks treated real-life runner Mo Farah to a rendition of Gump's iconic speech … [Link]
Mashable » Things stay 'Broken AF' in the 'Insecure' season finale
This post contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Insecure, titled "Broken as Fuck." On the season finale of Insecure, we tuned in hoping that the writers would do us a solid and pop off with an opening scene of Issa and Lawrence’s make-up sex. Sadly, the writers are hateful and have no mercy, so instead of dope make-up sex, … [Link]
Slashdot » 48 Organizations Now Have Access To Every Brit's Browsing Hstory
schwit1 quotes a report from Zero Hedge on Great Britain's newly-enacted "snoopers' charter": For those who missed our original reports, here is the new law in a nutshell: it requires telecom companies to keep records of all users' web activity for a year, creating databases of personal information that the firms worry could be vulnerable to leaks and hackers. Civil … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's Enhanced Autopilot is coming mid-December, but not all of it
Buyers of Tesla's Model S and Model X cars will start getting new self-driving capabilities in their vehicles around mid-December, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced. In a tweet Sunday, noticed by Electrek, Musk said the feature should arrive in "about three weeks." He also said the new features will be rolled out incrementally, in "monthly releases." @edwardsanchez about three weeks … [Link]
Mashable » Gudetama the lazy egg has a new adorable themed cafe in Singapore
SINGAPORE — Get your Instagram accounts ready, because a new cafe dedicated to Gudetama the lazy egg is the height of photogenic adorableness. Gudetama is a creation of Japan's cartoon mega power, Sanrio, which also created Hello Kitty. SEE ALSO: Say hello to Hello Kitty wine Following the success of other Gudetama cafes in Japan and Hong Kong, Singapore just welcomed … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix newbie 'Brown Nation' is the off-kilter Indian sitcom that's truly authentic
Holiday quality time with the family can be stressful even at the best of times, and TV has always been a welcome escape. Finding something everyone can watch is its own anxiety, but it's more than likely I'm going to spend Thanksgiving watching — ahem, re-watching — Brown Nation with my parents. Released Nov. 18 on Netflix, Brown Nation centers on … [Link]
Mashable » This Instagram account needs your McDonald's sign sunset pics please
Beauty might be all around us, but there's many of us who don't immediately think of the golden arches when they think #art. That's going to all change though, thanks to an Instagram account called "@Maccas.Sunsets" that features majestic roadside McDonald's signs, complete with a delicious sunset in the background. SEE ALSO: 'Super Size Me' star is opening his own fast … [Link]
Mashable » 'Westworld' episode 9 finally solves the mystery of Arnold
This post contains spoilers for Westworld Season 1, Episode 9, titled "The Well-Tempered Clavier." Read last week's recap here. In Westworld’s ninth episode, Ford tells Bernard that you can’t rely on humans. But it’s Westworld’s hosts who’ve proved the most unreliable as narrators throughout the season. As attentive viewers guessed weeks ago, Bernard is Arnold — or rather a version … [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old face of Syrian turmoil, Bana shares 'last message' on Twitter
She has been on Twitter only a few months, but seven-year-old Bana al-Abed's account has become a voice for many trying to comprehend the horror of life under siege in Syria. The account, which says it's managed by her mother Fatemah, has attracted plenty of attention. It shares pictures of Bana studying, and the ruined city around her. After tweeting about … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook gears up for Express Wifi launch in India
Less than a year after its grand attempt to connect much of India to the internet was shot down by the government, Facebook has confirmed that its new program to bring connecting to people is live in the nation. Facebook's Express Wifi is now available in India, according to its website, months after the company first began testing the program in … [Link]
Mashable » People are mad at this prank video making fun of Thai people's English
A popular YouTuber is copping a lot of flak for a prank video he posted, where he appears to make fun of Thai people not being able to speak English. The American YouTube star, Nate Bartling, lives in Thailand. In the video, shot from a distance, he goes up to people on the street and tries conversing in English. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Please do not give your pets alcohol these holidays, or like ever
Not sure why, but there's always someone out there who thinks it'll be really funny to give an animal a sip of their beer. Well no surprises, but it's a really dumb idea. In Australia, veterinarians come across higher rates of alcohol toxicity in animals during the holiday season, either thanks to idiots or because pets accidentally become exposed to small … [Link]
Mashable » Hyped cinema staff can't resist a 'Rogue One' Mannequin Challenge
Most #MannequinChallenge videos want to draw your attention to something. A good cause, or your dog's ingenuity, perhaps. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on the other hand, doesn't need much help publicity-wise. But that won't stop the Australians from standing completely still, while Rae Sremmurd plays in the background. Nothing will. Event Cinemas, George Street in Sydney has played … [Link]
Mashable » Strangers step in front of spinning car to try rescuing passed out driver
It’s the stuff of nightmares, really. And if it happened to you, you'd want these nice strangers around. Footage from Sydney, Australia on Monday has captured the moment a man's car spiralled out of control on a major road in the city's west. After allegedly collapsing at the wheel, the man's foot seemed to remain on the accelerator, causing it to … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Has Your Team Ever Succumbed To Hype Driven Development?
marekkirejczyk, the VP of Engineering at development shop Daftcode, shares a warning about hype-driven development: Someone reads a blog post, it's trending on Twitter, and we just came back from a conference where there was a great talk about it. Soon after, the team starts using this new shiny technology (or software architecture design paradigm), but instead of going faster … [Link]
Mashable » Protests in South Korea just keep getting bigger: organizers estimate 1.5 million people
South Korea's protests against President Park Geun-hye continue to gather steam. This is the fifth straight weekend that the protests calling for Park's resignation have taken place, and the numbers keep climbing. Organisers in Seoul said 1.5 million people came, while authorities said it was more like 270,000. SEE ALSO: Massive South Korean protests calling for President Park ouster continue in … [Link]
Mashable » In other (nicer) news, the whole of New Zealand is doing a Secret Santa
The world may be a mess, but we'll always have New Zealand. Not only does the place have stunning mountains and Taika Waititi, they also have a country-wide Secret Santa. SEE ALSO: Cows stuck on wee plateau after New Zealand earthquakes rescued Started by Sam Elton-Walters in 2010 and now run by New Zealand Post, the idea is this: Sign up, … [Link]
Mashable » TV station apologises for sharing tips for covering up domestic violence injuries
Moroccan TV program Sabahiyat has left a bad taste in the mouths of viewers, after it ran a segment showing female viewers how to cover up domestic abuse injuries with makeup. Airing last Wednesday, channel 2M's morning show brought on make-up artist Lilia Mouline to offer women tips. Specifically, tips on how to use make-up to "camouflage traces of violence." Once … [Link]
Mashable » Dog in love with her Santa toy finally got to meet the real thing
It seems like dogs are getting all the early presents this year, meeting real-life versions of their favourite toys. The latest is Kya, a Shiba from Orlando in Florida who is in love with her Santa toy. This year, her dream came true: She got to meet the real thing — and sit on his lap too. SEE ALSO: Dog's new … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' tries to give peace a chance
This post contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7, episode 6, titled "Swear." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our recap of episode 5. Did you forget about Tara and Heath? (I almost had.) We haven't seen the scavenging duo since episode 12 of Season 6 — probably because actress Alanna Masterson was pregnant and … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat's Spectacles drops a new Snapbot in Los Angeles
As the holiday season continues, Snap Inc. is continuing to roll out Spectacles to eager shoppers, and the latest Snapbot vending machine has just arrived. SEE ALSO: How do Snap Spectacles work? This one is smack dab in the middle of Los Angeles, not far from Beverly Hills. pic.twitter.com/Xz3ywNLS0b — Spectacles (@Spectacles) November 28, 2016 Revealed using a giant, very Christmas-like … [Link]
Slashdot » Ron Glass, Firefly's Shepherd Book, Has Died
Slashdot reader tiqui tells us that Emmy-nominated actor Ron Glass has died. The actor was 71 and the family has not released more details of his death, but Firefly/Serenity fans can follow this link to the Hollywood Reporter for more information. Firefly creator Joss Whedon posted on Twitter that Glass "got there with grace, humor and enormous heart. He was, … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese women use Bruno Mars to prove '24K Magic' is ageless
The happiness virus that is Bruno Mars is so powerful that it even managed to capture a trio of older Japanese women, prompting them to don kimonos and rock out to the singer's latest hit, "24K Magic." At ages 61, 59 and 56, the three women don't let age get in the way of doing Mars' song justice, first in … [Link]
Mashable » Here's the anti-drone gun of your Rambo fantasies
The Australian-listed company DroneShield has given the internet a closer look at its new portable anti-drone gun or "tactical drone jammer." If you want to look like a real "Dude" as you knock pesky drones out of the sky, this is it. Designed as a countermeasure against drones flying where they shouldn't, the DroneGun claims it won't smash the unmanned … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a royally bizarre theory about how Ed Sheeran got a cut on his face
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been relatively anonymous since taking a break from social media nearly one year ago as he works on a highly-anticipated third album. But he has been out and about recently, snapping pictures with fans at gigs as a megastar like him is wont to do. Captured in the social media photos has been a new addition to … [Link]
Mashable » Here's the show Netflix regrets not acquiring
LOS ANGELES — Even Netflix has programming regrets. Though the streaming giant is home to countless popular originals — including the recent Gilmore Girls revival — there are still shows the platform wish it had acquired. One of the shows on the Los Gatos-based company's wish list? The beloved BBC hit The Great British Bake Off. Next season, the television series … [Link]
Slashdot » Online Pranksters Mock Trump's $149 Christmas Ornament, Rename Trump Tower on Google Maps
An anonymous reader quotes a Digital Trends story about a suspicious malfunction on Google Maps: At some point yesterday, Donald Trump's Fifth Avenue home was given a rather unceremonious rechristening, and a search for "Trump Tower" revealed a pin for "Dump Tower" instead. It was rather tricky to find for some, and required zooming in on the building itself at … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Trudeau tempers his comments on Castro just a bit
A day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke hearts by praising Fidel Castro in the wake of the Cuban leader's death, everyone's favorite Canadian since Michael J. Fox stood by his comments while making some allowances for Castro's darker side. SEE ALSO: The internet's honeymoon with Justin Trudeau comes to an end after he praises Fidel Castro Trudeau kicked off … [Link]
Mashable » Will there be another 'Gilmore Girls' revival? Amy Sherman-Palladino isn't saying no
LOS ANGELES — The final four words have officially been said — but have we seen the last of the Gilmore Girls? Maybe not yet. "We really had a very specific journey in our minds and we fulfilled the journey. So to us, this is the piece that we wanted to do. And the whole thought about, is there more, is … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump is lying about illegal votes being cast in the election
It’s hard to say where, exactly, some of his thoughts are coming from. But one thing is for sure: Donald Trump is lying to himself and to the American public in an extremely dangerous move for an incoming American president. Hours after venting steam on Twitter at the recount efforts of Jill Stein, Trump dropped this false and baseless tweet: In … [Link]
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