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 » Mars is looking good in first photos sent home by new orbiter
A new satellite orbiting Mars just sent home some amazing new images of the red planet's crags and cliffs. The Trace Gas Orbiter — part of the joint ExoMars mission run by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Russia — beamed back the images gathered on Nov. 22, during the spacecraft's first close flyby of the world. SEE ALSO: Now … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why the Dominators are the perfect villains to take on The CW's superheroes
Stop me if you've heard this one: 10 superheroes walk into a warehouse… To find out what happens next, you'll have to tune in to The CW's epic crossover event, which brings together heroes from Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow and DC's Legends of Tomorrow to face off with an alien race known as the Dominators. In last night's midseason finale of … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung brand autopsy: How can the company earn back trust?
Now that the figurative smoke has cleared from the dozens of literal fires caused by faulty Samsung smartphones, the Korean electronics giant has entered into that most craven of corporate actions: Brand-repair mode. Its advertising — which went completely dark for much of October — is back to pre-recall levels, a date has been set for the release of a full-scale … [Link]
Mashable » 'America's Next Top Model' is still a thing, and here's the Cycle 23 trailer
Apparently, 22 cycles weren't enough – so get ready for Cycle 23 of America’s Next Top Model, which will premiere on VH1 on Dec. 12. While Tyra Banks is listed as executive producer and does make a cameo in the trailer, this will be the first cycle in which she is not the show's host. Despite that, the high-action trailer has … [Link]
Mashable » This portable charger is powered by energy created with your hand
The HandEnergy pocket electricity generator allows users to create clean energy by spinning a complex magnetic rotor and battery system. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Battery Life, Devices, Smartphone, and Kickstarter
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Slashdot » It Will Soon Be Illegal To Punish Customers Who Criticize Businesses Online
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Congress has passed a law protecting the right of U.S. consumers to post negative online reviews without fear of retaliation from companies. The bipartisan Consumer Review Fairness Act was passed by unanimous consent in the U.S. Senate yesterday, a Senate Commerce Committee announcement said. The bill, introduced in 2014, was already … [Link]
Mashable » 10 quick 'Final Fantasy XV' tips that make the game easier
Final Fantasy XV is so much fun. You just have to get the hang of it. Just like every other Final Fantasy released since the days of NES, XV is an unapproachable game that doesn't always explain itself very well. SEE ALSO: 'Final Fantasy XV' reviews are in, and it sounds like it was worth the wait The basics are clear … [Link]
Mashable » Massive Sunny and Bo replicas are the best White House holiday decor
Throughout the Obama administration, replicas of Sunny and Bo, the Obamas' very cute Portuguese Water Dogs, have graced the East Wing of the White House during the holidays. And this year's First Dog statues are particularly festive. And large. SEE ALSO: Pope Francis holds summit meeting with first dogs Bo and Sunny 
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Mashable » 2 cats are recreating all your favorite movie scenes
The only thing that could make your favorite movies better? If cats were playing the lead roles. New Instagram account moviecats is posting photo recreations of famous movie scenes just about every week, and they're all starring two adorable Burmese cats named Tara and Willow. SEE ALSO: Please do not give your pets alcohol these holidays, or like ever Week 1: … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian police officers want to prevent drunk driving with Nickelback
Drunk driving can be difficult to prevent. So difficult, in fact, that police organizations have turned to terrible music as a preventative tactic. In a Facebook post from Saturday, the Kensington Police Service of Kensington, Price Edward Island announced an ingenious punishment to discourage drunk driving. Rather than detailing the legal repercussions drunk drivers will face, they'll have to endure a … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest winners and losers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday
This year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday made mincemeat of the internet retail record books. SEE ALSO: You don't know me, online shopping algorithms But there were more storylines from the long Thanksgiving weekend than just online sales. Box-and-mortar stores are fighting to stay relevant, mobile shopping is growing (on some platforms) and shoppers are acting lazier even as their spending … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Successfully Uses Machine Learning To Detect Diabetic Retinopathy
BrianFagioli writes from a report via BetaNews: Diabetic eye disease is caused by retinopathy. Affected diabetics can have small tears inside the eye, causing bleeding. Over time, they can lose vision, and ultimately, they can go blind. Luckily, Google has been trying to use machine learning to detect diabetic retinopathy. Guess what? The search giant has seen much success. Not … [Link]
Mashable » 'Manchester by the Sea,' 'Moonlight' take top honors from National Board of Review
Manchester by the Sea was named 2016's best film by the National Board of Review, raising the awards-season profile of Kenneth Lonergan's devastating family drama — though the film has been destined for a date with the Academy Awards ever since its debut at Sundance. The NBR on Tuesday also gave its Best Actor and Best Male Breakthrough Performance awards to … [Link]
Mashable » This trick will get your Amazon Echo and Google Home stuck in a loop
Thanks to constant updates, there are always new and interesting things that both Google Home and Amazon Echo can accomplish. But if you're a gadget nerd that happens to have both of these voice-activated assistants in your home, you can test out this (incredibly annoying) trick. YouTuber Adam Jakowenko decided to "have some fun" with his Echo and Home earlier … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's victory is driving the youth of America to fight back
Protesters have continuously marched and shouted in streets across the United States since the election of Donald Trump on Nov. 8, and, if you look closely at the faces of many of these protesters, you'll realize just how young some of them are. Demonstrations have popped up at colleges and high schools across the country. Pick a school — Rutgers University, … [Link]
Mashable » World's oldest woman shares her secret to long life: Eating eggs and cookies
Emma Morano, an Italian woman who just celebrated her 117th birthday, revealed her secret to living so long that she's the last living person born in the 1800s: eggs and cookies. SEE ALSO: Japanese women use Bruno Mars to prove '24K Magic' is ageless Speaking to The Guardian a few weeks ago, Morano credited her longevity to an unusual diet: “I … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Days of Future Past’ changed X-Men history from comic to film
Comic book movies have become so frequent that by now we mostly accept that they’re moving beyond origin stories (with the sadly notable exception of Amazing Spider-Man) to tackle the plot lines of specific issues within various comic book series. X-Men: Days of Future Past is based on two 1981 issues of the Uncanny X-Men series. Our CineFix series, What's the … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe Is Getting a Network of 'Ultra-Fast, High-Powered' EV Chargers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford, and Volkswagen have entered into a partnership to create a network of high-speed charging stations for electric vehicles across Europe. The new chargers will be capable of doling out up to 350 kW of power — which would make them almost three times as powerful as … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet Archive to safeguard its collection in Canada because of Trump
While many have threatened to move to Canada in the wake of the election, the Internet Archive is actually doing it. The nonprofit, which runs the Wayback Machine and other online archives, announced Tuesday that it would be soliciting donations in order to create a copy of its collections in Canada. SEE ALSO: What you should know if you're planning a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AWS Mobile Hub Packs In New Developer Tools
Amazon made several significant new features available to its AWS Mobile Hub this month that should make it easier for developers to tap into cloud-based APIs. The new tools include a Cloud Logic function, user sign-in tweaks, user management options, and SaaS integration.
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Mashable » This stem cell gun helps burn victims regrow their skin in just a few days
RenovaCare is awaiting FDA approval for a product they say can help burn victims regenerate their skin in days. Its "SkinGun" sprays a patient's own stem cells on their burned skin, in a procedure that takes 90 minutes. The cells help the body actively heal itself, leaving no scars. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Health, Future, Medicine, and Real Time Video … [Link]
Mashable » Dolly Parton 'heartbroken' by raging wildfire that causes Dollywood to close
Dolly Parton's famous Dollywood theme park near the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee was closed Tuesday as a wildfire ravaged the area and made its way seriously close to the park's border. The legendary attraction, a Parton-themed collection of roller coasters, water rides and other attractions along with a resort and mountain cabins, was expected to remain shuttered through Wednesday, … [Link]
Mashable » 8th grader's Spotify playlist gets him in big trouble with mom
There are some things better kept off mom's radar, and this 8th grader learned that lesson the hard way when his mother happened to uncover his personal Spotify playlist. In a series of Snapchats posted to Twitter, his sister Liv shared their mom's priceless reaction to discovering what exactly was being said in her son's headphones. Unbeknownst to mom, middle schoolers … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Brings Collaborative Editing To PowerPoint On Desktop
Microsoft today said that it has enhanced certain versions of its PowerPoint presentation-building program with real-time collaborative editing. VentureBeat adds: This feature came to Word on desktop last year. And before that it was available through Office Online. Microsoft said last year that real-time coauthoring would come to all of its desktop apps, and now Microsoft is executing on that … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » API Management Vendor Akana Acquired by Rogue Wave Software
The ink for the news stories about Google's acquisition of API management solution provider Apigee has barely had a chance to dry and yet another API management vendor — this time Akana, Inc. — has been snatched off the market, this time by Rogue Wave Software. Rogue Wave acquired the PHP platform provider ZEND in 2015.
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Mashable » Long live cable: Why streaming TV is a fragmented, broken pain-in-the-app
The cord-cutting dream has given way to a stark reality: Streaming TV is a mess. And on Tuesday, it only got messier, as DirecTV rolled out their entry into the category, DirecTV Now, launching Wednesday: DirecTV Now holes: No DVR yet, no NFL on phone, no local station feed where ABC/NBC/Fox don't own the station, no NFL Sunday Ticket, no CBS … [Link]
Mashable » Father's search for autistic son's cup completed thanks to the kindness of the internet
Earlier this month, one caring dad launched a worldwide search on Twitter for a particular sippy cup that has not been produced in 10 years. Marc Carter, 42, a dad and full-time caretaker for three children located in Devon, England, said the sippy cup is the only thing his 14-year-old autistic son Ben will drink out of, and his only one … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists can now control mice with radio waves and light
Animals The tiny mammals, not the computer accessories Lights control mice. [Link]
Mashable » 'Dear Ivanka' Instagram account is a candid call for action to Trump's daughter
An Instagram account is making a powerful call to Ivanka Trump to discuss her father's controversial behavior. The account, named dear_ivanka, was started by the Halt Action Group (comprised of curator Alison Gingeras and artist Jonathan Horowitz) to encourage Trump's eldest daughter to acknowledge the president-elect's ugly rhetoric. By using idealized photographs from Ivanka's own social media accounts, dear_ivanka addresses the … [Link]
Mashable » Matthew McConaughey gives students rides to make sure they get home alright, alright, alright
The McConnaissance is not over — it is only just beginning. Like any great multi-disciplinary artist, Matthew McConaughey is always mastering new skills, like driving golf carts. The Academy Award winning actor and accomplished chill dude headed back to his alma mater, the University of Texas, to give students safe rides home at night over the weekend. The SURE Walk program … [Link]
Mashable » Play the new 'Overwatch' map Oasis right now
Blizzard Entertainment is full of surprises. Overwatch's upcoming map Oasis was released on the public test region Tuesday, a week before the map was expected to hit the PTR as promised at BlizzCon. SEE ALSO: Tips and strategies to help you master every 'Overwatch' hero Oasis is the fourth control map in Overwatch and it's set in a futuristic city in … [Link]
Slashdot » Jolla's Sailfish OS Now Certified as Russian Government's First 'Android Alternative'
The future for one of the few remaining alternative mobile OS platforms, Jolla's Sailfish OS, looks to be taking clearer shape. Today the Finnish company which develops and maintains the core code, with the aim of licensing it to others, announced Sailfish has achieved domestic certification in Russia for government and corporate use. TechCrunch adds:In recent years the Russian government … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Private moon mission plans to revisit Apollo 17 landing site
A team competing in the Google Lunar X Prize says it will send two rovers to the site of the final Apollo mission and study the buggy astronauts left behind [Link]
Mashable » What are those! NFL players can wear custom cleats this week without fines
Way back when, in Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season, the league made a big announcement — it would finally allow players to wear customized cleats. But only during Week 13. The NFL nabbed a handful of players this season for wearing cleats that violated the league's notoriously strict uniform policy. Players still found ways to sport custom cleats, though, … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the first three crew members in 'Star Trek: Discovery'
Star Trek: Discovery has announced the first three crew members beaming aboard the upcoming CBS All Access series, which is slated to premiere next May. CBS has confirmed the casting of Michelle Yeoh, who will play Captain Georgiou, the leader aboard another Starfleet vessel, Starship Shenzhou. Also joining the cast is genre mainstay Doug Jones (known for his prosthetics work in projects … [Link]
Mashable » Klay Thompson makes the best paper airplane on the West Coast
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson continued his streak of irreverent press conference moments on Monday by tossing a top-notch paper airplane at the media before walking out of the room. The self-proclaimed "best paper airplane on the West Coast" comes a couple weeks after Thompson sipped a Coors Light in the middle of a post-game interview. Thompson's shooting skills … [Link]
Mashable » Aaron Rodgers disappeared into a small tent and left everyone super confused
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passed for 313 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's victory over the Eagles. But it's not Rodgers' stat line that has everyone talking. SEE ALSO: NFL Dance Party: This LeBron James impression is the week's best celebration It's his mysterious third-quarter disappearance into a sideline tent. Shortly after tweaking his hamstring, Rodgers made a … [Link]
Mashable » November's news bloopers are here to save broadcast media
You can always count on a constant stream of slip-ups, embarrassing moments and contagious giggles from the local news. News Be Funny, a YouTube channel dedicated to capturing and sharing news bloopers, is back with November's edition of the best accidental mishaps on live TV. As always, this month's compilation was filled with hilarious and embarrassing moments. 
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Slashdot » The Internet Archive Is Building a Canadian Copy To Protect Itself From Trump
The Internet Archive, a digital library nonprofit that preserves billions of webpages for the historical record, is building a backup archive in Canada after the election of Donald Trump. The Verge adds: Today, it began collecting donations for the Internet Archive of Canada, intended to create a copy of the archive outside the United States. "On November 9th in America, … [Link]
Mashable » Man livestreams harrowing escape from wildfire
“We just got stuck, we're turning around. There's power lines and trees blocking the road. We cannot get out." Those are the first words viewers hear when they start watching a video uploaded to Facebook by Michael Luciano, who's in a vehicle along with one other person as they roll over burned up branches and through sheets of smoke, trying to … [Link]
Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda is so stoked to make music for 'Kingkiller Chronicle' adaptations
Because he wasn't wearing enough hats, Lin-Manuel Miranda is joining the production team behind the multimedia adoption of the Kingkiller Chronicle book series. Miranda will be behind the music of television and film iterations, as well as possible stage productions in the future. SEE ALSO: 'Moana' will put your family in a sparkling, sing-along mood this Thanksgiving The Kingkiller Chronicle book … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify outs its listeners' embarrassing habits with billboards
Your guilty pleasures and weird obsessions have apparently not escaped the notice of Spotify's number crunchers. The streaming service is singling out some of its customers' quirkier habits in a new billboard campaign that hit the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany this week. SEE ALSO: Spotify soars back to the '80s with 'NeverEnding Story' tribute Among the company's revelations: … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon reveals who plays the man in 'Man in the High Castle'
LOS ANGELES — The Man in the High Castle used to have a more neutral office space. Though the show doesn't return until Dec. 16, Amazon on Tuesday announced that Stephen Root will play the actor behind the titular role. The show, developed by Frank Spotnitz, is based on the bestselling 1962 Philip K. Dick novel. Set in 1962, the dystopian … [Link]
Mashable » Sleepy baby won't let nap time put an end to a messy spaghetti feast
While binging certainly might make you sleepy, passing out mid-meal is a new extreme. But this baby just wants to keep eating, whether or not sleep is an option. Mid-way through eating mouthfuls of spaghetti, this sauce-covered baby slipped into a pleasant, carb-induced slumber and then wakes immediately back up to eat more. We can only assume that eating yourself … [Link]
Mashable » Graduate gets her high school teachers to answer her inappropriate questions
Asking your high school teachers inappropriate personal questions is every student's dream. High school graduate and Youtube user ElleoftheMills magically persuaded her former high school teachers to answer every question she'd wanted to ask them as their student, and they did not disappoint. With questions like, "Do you have a priest outfit for every day of the week?" it seems … [Link]
Slashdot » Boot Camp Might Damage Speakers on 2016 MacBook Pro
An anonymous reader writes:One of the things an Apple Mac can do that Windows 10 machines can't do — at least easily and completely legally — is run both Windows and MacOS. Interestingly, it's Apple's Boot Camp utility that makes this feat possible, which essentially enables Macs of all flavors to boot directly to Windows 10 and use the Mac … [Link]
Mashable » 8-foot poisonous snake found inside a toilet is the stuff of nightmares
Always look before you sit, especially on a toilet. An 8-foot-long poisonous snouted cobra has been terrorizing an apartment building in Pretoria, South Africa. The snake was first spotted on Thursday morning inside a toilet in one of the building's apartments. The residents quickly called Barry Greenshields, a snake catcher who attempted to remove the snake from the building, according … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Facebook privacy settings you should check right now
Whether you use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family, share thoughts about the world, or just read news (real or fake), every interaction you have on the network is recorded somewhere. If you don't pay attention to your privacy settings, you may letting on more information than you'd like to. SEE ALSO: Privacy Panic? Snapchat Spectacles raise eyebrows … [Link]
Mashable » This coat doubles as a sleeping bag to keep the homeless warm in the winter
The product comes from the nonprofit 'The Empowerment Plan' and has been distributed to more than 10,000 people in the U.S. and Canada. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Philanthropy, Warm, Winter, and Coat For Homeless [Link]
Mashable » The 2017 Pirelli calendar features actresses in #NoMakeup glory
Last year's Pirelli calendar made headlines for its stunning yet silly portrait of a nearly naked Amy Schumer drinking a coffee. For the 2017 edition, titled "Emotional," photographer Peter Lindbergh went in a different direction. He visited five cities to photograph powerful actresses including Julianne Moore, Lupita Nyong'o, Penélope Cruz and Nicole Kidman, all of whom embraced the makeup-free look. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » There's a devastating environmental cost to returning your Cyber Monday purchases
As the wait for Cyber Monday packages to arrive drags on, here's something to feel guilty about: Your returns. Goods sent back during the holiday season online shopping are hurting the environment — and retailers. In 2015, consumers returned $20 billion worth of goods purchased online over the holidays, according to a report by the returns-focused logistics company Optoro. That's nearly … [Link]
Popular Science » How flushing your toilet could help create biofuel
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News A new process emulates the way crude oil forms naturally— in only 45 minutes. For the next alternative energy source, look no further than your toilet bowl. Your flushes can produce two or three gallons of biofuel per year when the wastewater is… [Link]
Mashable » See this terrifying swarm of sardines take over the San Diego shoreline
Due to low oxygen levels in the water, millions of sardines gathered close to the San Diego shoreline in this unusual oceanic event. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ocean And Sea, San Diego, Sardine, and Aquatic
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New Scientist – News » Proxima Centauri really does orbit its two bright neighbours
After a century of speculation, we now know the little planet-bearing star revolves around Alpha Centauri A and B every 550,000 years [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Electronics Considers Split as Investor Pressure Builds
Tech giant Samsung Electronics, under pressure from shareholders to improve investor returns, said on Tuesday it will consider creating a holding company in what would be the biggest shake-up in its 47-year history. Reuters reports: The move and a plan to raise dividends come after U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management in October called for the South Korean firm to split … [Link]
Mashable » Please enjoy this delightful photo of a woman dressed like her dog
Considering all that went down in November 2016, Halloween costumes are decidedly ancient news. But suspend your holiday spirit/existential dread for a moment and look at this woman's work-of-art Halloween costume expertly crafted in her dog's likeness. My mom dressed up as my dog noooooo pic.twitter.com/ScP43uIL67 — Zoë Baumann (@zoebaumann_) November 1, 2016 Back on Nov. 1, Zoë Baumann of Salt … [Link]
Slashdot » The UK Is About to Legalize Mass Surveillance [Update]
From a report on Motherboard: On Tuesday, the UK is due to pass its controversial new surveillance law, the Investigatory Powers Act, according to the Home Office. The Act, which has received overwhelming support in both the House of Commons and Lords, formally legalizes a number of mass surveillance programs revealed by Edward Snowden in 2013. It also introduces a … [Link]
Mashable » An artist is making a nice piece of jewelry out of someone else's toe
A Tumblr user called cummy-eyelids is just thrilled about her upcoming art project: making a necklace out of someone else's pinky toe. Royallyoily, another Tumblr user who had that toe amputated almost ten years ago, recently commissioned cummy-eyelids to make the piece. "Not only do I absolutely trust your artistic expertise, cummy-eyelids," she wrote, "but I also feel my body part … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter has mixed feelings about new five pound note containing animal fat
LONDON — The Bank of England confirmed in a tweet on Monday that the new 5 pound note contains trace amounts of animal fat. SEE ALSO: Graphic PETA campaign draws angry backlash from Aussie farmers A substance called tallow (often used in soaps and candles) is rendered from animal fat and can be found in the polymer composition of the banknotes. … [Link]
Mashable » These alternative Christmas cards will stop you in your tracks
LONDON — As Christmas draws nearer, Christmas cards are beginning to land on doormats up and down the country. One charity has created a series of alternative Christmas cards to remind people of the 2016 events that forced millions of people from their homes. SEE ALSO: Lily Allen breaks down in tears over Calais child refugees International humanitarian medical charity Doctors … [Link]
Mashable » Lyft will give you an exact price now, not just an estimate
Lyft is saying goodbye to estimates. Lyft will tell consumers the exact price of their rides with a new feature launching Tuesday. The upfront price information will be similar to the locked-in prices users see before they agree to an UberPool or Lyft Line ride. Lyft has provided price estimates for a while, but its new feature will be the first … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Not Just You, iCloud Calendar Spam is On the Rise
New submitter petersike writes: If you're using iCloud to sync your calendar across your devices, chances are you just received a bunch of spammy invites over the last few days. Many users are reporting fake events about Black Friday 'deals' coming from Chinese users. If you're looking for cheap Ray-Ban or Louis Vuitton knockoffs, you might find these invites useful. … [Link]
Mashable » No, 'Keeping Up With Kardashians' is not on hold following Kanye's hospitalization
Despite reports that the Kardashians are taking a break from their long-running show following Kanye West's hospitalization, the cameras are still rolling. A spokesperson for E! has denied the reports in the following statement to Mashable, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians is currently in production and has not been halted." SEE ALSO: Blac Chyna did the mannequin challenge from the delivery … [Link]
Popular Science » Google is using its deep learning tech to diagnose disease
Health And it performs (slightly) better than human doctors do This computer does just as well, if not better, than an ophthalmologist… [Link]
Mashable » Facebook says Zuckerberg's controversial election posts deleted by 'mistake'
Curious about what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks about the election? On Monday, you could go to his profile page to find out. Tuesday? Not so much. As spotted by The Verge, Zuckerberg's statements about the election and spread of misinformation on Facebook vanished from his profile page Tuesday morningMashable confirmed that they were gone, though they later reappeared. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » George R.R. Martin heads to Mexico before buckling down on 'Winds of Winter'
The North remembers, and the South will too. George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, will head to Guadalajara on Nov. 30 for the International Book Fair, his last public appearance of 2017 and one of few scheduled between now and when he finishes writing his next book. SEE ALSO: Is the internet spoiling 'Game of … [Link]
Mashable » AwesomenessTV's 'Foursome' gets Season 2 release date, trailer
LOS ANGELES — Foursome is headed back to YouTube Red. The AwesomenessTV show, which debuted in March, will premiere its second season on YouTube's streaming service on Dec. 6. The show follows Andie (Jenn McAllister known on YouTube as JennxPenn), a sophomore who struggles with dating — largely because of her overprotective older brother Alec, played by Logan Paul. So, … [Link]
Mashable » Intense video shows a very angry bear being rescued from a septic tank
A video of a bear being rescued from a septic tank in Bolu, Turkey, has surfaced online, showing the fury that rises when Mother Nature gets trapped. In the clip, construction workers can be seen inspecting, then later destroying what appears to be a concrete septic tank. After breaking a hole in the side of the tank, an extremely angry … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Earth update shows how climate change has morphed our planet
Environment The revised timelapse feature lets you see glaciers receding and sea levels rising in even sharper detail. Google timelapse lets you view 22 years of our changing planet… [Link]
Slashdot » Russia Falls Behind In Annual Space Launches For First Time Ever
From a report on the Moscow Times: This year, for the first time in history, Russia has fallen behind the United States and China as the world's leading launcher of space rockets. Russia will finish 2016 with just 18 launches, according to open source data, compared to China's 19 and America's 20 launches. Alexander Ivanov, deputy chief of Russia's Roscosmos … [Link]
Mashable » Austin Mahone, Jake Paul among special guests for What's Trending's Giving Tuesday live stream
LOS ANGELES — Musician Austin Mahone and digital influencer Jake Paul are among the handful of celebrities who are joining a special 24-hour live stream on Giving Tuesday. The stream is co-hosted by Shira Lazar, CEO and founder of online media brand What's Trending, and YouTuber Bart Baker. All proceeds from the live broadcast, which will take place at musical.ly's new … [Link]
Mashable » Biggest die-off of corals ever recorded on Great Barrier Reef
During the past two years, Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef suffered its largest die-off ever recorded. The cause being unusually warm waters that pushed the intricate ecosystems past their limits of survival. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ocean, Nature, Australia, and Climate Change [Link]
Popular Science » What the heck are white rainbows, and where do they come from?
Science The lack of color is caused by tiny fog droplets White rainbows are made from tiny fog droplets. [Link]
Mashable » 'Westworld' actress reveals she was raped, shares inspiring message
With a bright light being shown on her once again thanks to HBO's Westworld, Evan Rachel Wood is not shying away from speaking out. Wood revealed details about her former relationship with Marilyn Manson, career moves, and her sexuality in an interview with Rolling Stone—but also took some time to share her painful experience with "physical, psychological, sexual" abuse and rape … [Link]
Mashable » Drought-fueled wildfire 'apocalypse' hits Tennessee
Strong winds fanned flames from a large wildfire in eastern Tennessee on Monday, damaging a large number of structures in picturesque Gatlinburg, and prompting widespread evacuations. The Chimney Top Fire is part of a broader outbreak of blazes burning across the Southeast amid unusually mild and dry conditions during what will be one of the top 5 warmest years in U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a runner get hit by a deer in the middle of a race
This college runner was knocked the ground by a deer. Don't worry, he's fine. But still, runners watch where you're running. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Cross Country, Marathon, Deer, and Runner
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Mashable » You can now play 'Pac-Man' and 'Space Invaders' in Facebook Messenger
Games are officially becoming part of Messenger. Facebook is adding a suite of new "Instant Games" to its messaging app, the company announced Tuesday. The games include well-known titles like Pac-Man, Space Invaders and Words With Friends as well as games from indie developers. SEE ALSO: Facebook is testing its Snapchat-like 'Messenger Day' in Australia Rolling out now in 30 countries, … [Link]
Mashable » Darren Criss tapped as behind-the-scenes digital host for NBC's 'Hairspray Live!'
LOS ANGELES — Darren Criss is joining the nicest kids in town. The Glee alum has been tapped as the multiplatform host for NBC's live telecast of Hairspray Live!, Mashable has exclusively learned. The uplifting musical comedy delves into the issues of racial segregation in Baltimore in the 1960s. The live TV production will air on NBC on Wednesday Dec. 7. … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé just made your holiday shopping much easier
Back off, other brands: Beyoncé's got dibs on that "slay"/"sleigh" pun. Queen Bey has released a line of Lemonade-themed 2016 holiday apparel on her official website. Like Beyoncé, it's festive and beautiful. Unlike Beyoncé, it's a little corny. SEE ALSO: Flawless Beyoncé-'Hamilton' mashup will leave you satisfied But no worries, understated dressers: if you don't want to wear an "I Came … [Link]
Mashable » Alexis Bledel surprises everyone with her favorite 'Gilmore Girls' characters
Some seriously deep cuts in here. Alexis Bledel revealed her top four favorite Gilmore Girls characters on The Tonight Show last night, and her answers may surprise you. Fallon previously revealed his top four characters on the show – excluding Rory and Lorelai, of course – and incited the popular hashtag #GilmoreGirlsTop4, where Twitter weighed in on their favorite Gilmore … [Link]
Mashable » OnePlus and O2 celebrate the OnePlus 3T launch in London
One of the best mobile phones on the market just got even better. The OnePlus 3T is an upgraded addition to the company’s premium flagship OnePlus 3 smartphone lineup. And OnePlus, one of a select few technology companies with such a strong community-focused mission, teamed up with O2 to celebrate its launch with a one-day pop-up event on 24 November at … [Link]
Popular Science » 19 gift ideas for the space nerd in your life
Space For your favorite space enthusiast, go above, to infinity, and beyond. Gift guide for people who like space. [Link]
Mashable » Babies crying in slow motion makes for an hilarious, nightmarish trend
Thanks to higher frame rates and simple video editing tools at our fingertips, anyone can turn the heartbreaking cry from a child into a hilarious sound. While there are plenty of people that have found humor in a slowed down version of their child's discomfort before, the trend kicked off again on Monday after someone submitted a clip of a stingray … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram isn't alerting people when you screenshot, you creep
Taking screenshots of Instagram posts is a right of social media passage. We all do it, but a recent update to the app has avid Instagram users on edge. After news broke that Instagram would be alerting users when friends take a screenshot of their "disappearing messages," many people became extremely paranoid that Instagram is also sending notifications when they take … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Drivers Demand Higher Pay in Nationwide Protest
Uber drivers will join forces with fast food, home care and airport workers in a nationwide protest on Tuesday. Their demand: higher pay. From a report on CNET: Calling it the "Day of Disruption," drivers for the ride-hailing company in two dozen cities, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, will march at airports and in shopping areas carrying … [Link]
Mashable » Teen students design a robot that can successfully flip a water bottle
Bottle flips will never get old in the eyes of those most important to popular culture — teenagers. Somers High School Technology Education students designed, constructed and programmed a robot to flip a water bottle – and they're shocked to see it work. Check out their technical handiwork above. 
Stoat has a hell of a good time on a patch of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bad memories stick around if you sleep on them
Students shown disturbing images found it hardest to suppress memories of them after a kip, hinting that sleep deprivation could help after traumatic events [Link]
Mashable » 25 striking wildlife photos that show nature at its most tranquil and brutal
LONDON — The winners of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition have already been declared, but now you can have your say, too. SEE ALSO: 9 hilarious wildlife photos that show off nature's ridiculous side Members of the public have until Jan. 10, 2017 to cast their online vote for the Museum's annual 'People's Choice Award.' Voters … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Lady Gaga sing alongside French fans in spontaneous street performance
For Lady Gaga fans, just seeing the Mother Monster live and in the flesh is a big deal. Not only did some lucky little monsters in France get to see the singer on Monday—they got to perform with her, too. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga talks about breakup with Taylor Kinney, downsides of fame Thank you for this special moment ❤️❤️~ @ladygaga … [Link]
Mashable » Singing parrot gives Sia a run for her money with 'Chandelier' cover
Australian singer Sia has a unique sound that not many can replicate. Enter this parrot. A lovely person on the internet filmed a parrot singing Sia's "Chandelier" — and the bird actually nailed the pop song. SEE ALSO: Sia singing 'Satisfied' for 'Hamilton Mixtape' is exactly what you need today All the parrot is missing is a signature Sia wig. Read … [Link]
Mashable » You can now get glove skins in 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players are freaking out over fancy gloves. In a completely unexpected addition to Tuesday's CS:GO update, developer Valve introduced a brand new way to customize your look: different styles of gloves. SEE ALSO: A new way to prevent cheating at live esports tournaments The update makes it possible for players to collect the Glove Case, which — when … [Link]
Mashable » This is what it looks like when LGBTQ teens tell their own stories
Young love is difficult for any teen to navigate, from decoding flirty texts to stealing kisses in high school hallways. For queer youth, however, these universal hesitations and anxieties also come with the stigma of LGBTQ identity. Not only do queer teens have to worry about teachers scolding them for PDA, but they also fear judgment and ridicule from peers who … [Link]
Mashable » Online sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday broke all the records this year
With 2016's Thanksgiving weekend shopping numbers in the books, it's safe to say that another massive revenue record for online sales has been set. SEE ALSO: 17 terrible Amazon Cyber Monday deals to remind you Cyber Monday kinda sucks Adobe Digital Insights (ADI) is hard at work tracking online sales numbers throughout the holiday season. With the "Turkey 5" buying … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Obama age from kid to outgoing POTUS in seconds
We’re less than two months away from President Barack Obama's White House tenure coming to an end. So it seems like a good time to see what the stress of being the leader of the free world will do to a guy. SEE ALSO: 'Yes we cran': 9 dad jokes from Obama's final turkey pardoning In this GIF put together by … [Link]
Slashdot » This Cyber Monday Was the Biggest Online Shopping Day, Ever
Cyber Monday is likely to have been the biggest online shopping day in history, according to an analysis of visits to US retail websites. Online spending in the US yesterday hit a new record with $3.39bn spent online, a 10.2 percent increase year-over-year — ahead even of Black Friday, when $3.34bn was spent. ZDNet adds:Cyber Monday is expected to generate … [Link]
Mashable » California is cracking down on cow farts
California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation's leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock. Despite strong opposition from farmers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation in September that for the first time regulates heat-trapping gases from livestock operations and landfills. Cattle and other farm animals are major sources … [Link]
Mashable » 'Girl on the Train' author Paula Hawkins announces next book
Even a mediocre movie adaptation can't ruin enthusiasm for books. Paula Hawkins, author of the bestselling thriller The Girl on the Train, will release her next novel, Into the Water, in 2017. SEE ALSO: What happened when I tried to read 100 books in a year “Into the Water is an urgent, surprising, deeply satisfying read," Hawkins' U.S. editor Sarah McGrath … [Link]
Mashable » Syrian girl who received Harry Potter books is 'trapped' after bombing
The Syrian girl who was sent a Harry Potter book by J.K. Rowling has been displaced in Aleppo along with her mother after her house was destroyed by bombing. SEE ALSO: This 7-year-old Syrian girl is live-tweeting her life in Aleppo Talking to Mashable via direct message on Twitter, Bana Alabed said they're still trapped in the rebel-held areas in the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New Zealand is the first country to wipe out invasive butterfly
The great white butterfly is an invasive species whose caterpillars devour both crops and native plant species. Now the country has fully eliminated it [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Worker Jumps Off Company Building After Email Note
An anonymous reader writes: An Amazon employee was injured when he leaped off a building at the company's Seattle headquarters in what police characterized as a suicide attempt. The man, who wasn't identified by authorities, sent an e-mail visible to hundreds of co-workers, including Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos, before the incident occurred, according to a report on Bloomberg. The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Can nation states hit back at cyberattackers with ease? No way
Governments need to stop claiming they can strike back at criminal gangs and state-backed hackers with pinpoint accuracy, says Paul Marks [Link]
Slashdot » The UK Is About to Legalize Mass Surveillance
From a report on Motherboard: On Tuesday, the UK is due to pass its controversial new surveillance law, the Investigatory Powers Act, according to the Home Office. The Act, which has received overwhelming support in both the House of Commons and Lords, formally legalizes a number of mass surveillance programs revealed by Edward Snowden in 2013. It also introduces a … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Said to Plan Premium Alexa Speaker With Large Screen
Amazon's Echo speakers have garnered a lot of interest over the past few months. Many people believe that they like Amazon Echo because of how easy it's to operate — there is no display, you talk with Alexa, Amazon's digital assistant, which is reasonably good at understanding your queries. But in what seems like a deviation from the idea that … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrity's book 'misunderstanding' becomes Twitter meme
LONDON — When it comes to social media, celebrities are always just a throwaway sentence away from becoming a meme. SEE ALSO: Daily Mail tweet about 'Britain's best looking couple' instantly becomes meme Following a recent decision in India to add the likes of Harry Potter and Tintin to the school syllabus, actress and UK Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty … [Link]
Mashable » Giving Tuesday is here, and it's time to make a difference
The holiday season is in full swing and after a long weekend of shopping and searching for deals, we shift gears to Giving Tuesday – a day for charitable donations and giving back. Whatever form your good acts take, it's important to remember that the spirit of the season isn't in materialism, but in making the lives of others a bit … [Link]
Mashable » People think this video of a New Yorker smashing a windshield is fake
LONDON — Two of New York City's more notorious features are its traffic and the brash mentality of its citizens (particularly regarding that traffic). SEE ALSO: This Thanksgiving prank could have you crying over your dead bird YouTube personality Coby Persin encountered both in an unfortunate incident caught on camera when he made the mistake of impeding a busy NYC … [Link]
Slashdot » CNN Acquires Social-Video Startup Beme, Co-Founded By YouTube Star Casey Neistat
CNN announced Monday that it has purchased video-sharing app Beme, and will work with its founder, Casey Neistat, to build a new media brand next year focused on storytelling for a younger audience. Casey Neistat is a YouTube celebrity and tech entrepreneur who launched Beme last year. Variety reports: CNN said the new venture that it's forming out of the … [Link]
Mashable » War between Reddit CEO and The_Donald rages on
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has expressed regret for abusing his power by editing comments made about him on the site by Donald Trump supporters, but that's not preventing subreddit users and moderators from calling for his resignation. SEE ALSO: Reddit CEO confesses to editing comments from Trump supporters In an interview with The Washington Post, Huffman, who co-founded Reddit with Alexis … [Link]
Mashable » 30 gifts for the person who really believes they can build a time machine and fix 2016
It’s no surprise that 2016 has been a bad year, for so many, many, many reasons. Some of us have accepted this, while others think there's got to be a way to stop 2016 from happening the way it did. SEE ALSO: The 'word of the year' sums up 2016 A person like that might just be on your holiday shopping … [Link]
Mashable » 7 extremely useful sites and apps to help you organize in Trump's America
It’s been less than a month since President-elect Donald Trump's victory, and everywhere you look, people are struggling to organize. You can see a lot of it happening on our favorite social platforms. On Facebook, it comes in the form of repetitive pleas to "Call your legislator!" On Twitter, people retweet every 140-character nugget of pseudo-profundity they can find. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Kerbal Player's Guide – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "The Kerbal Player's Guide" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-11-30 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » How the Aussie star of 'Barry' learnt self-acceptance with help from Obama
What do a 24-year-old kid from Perth, Australia, and the 44th President of the United States have in common? Quite a bit actually, if you ask the Aussie actor of Netflix's upcoming biopic Barry. Like the young Barack Obama, who he plays, Devon Terrell is on a journey of self-discovery. And thanks to Obama, he's learning a lot. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Daily Mail tweet about 'Britain's best looking couple' instantly becomes meme
LONDON — If you ask the internet something, you might not always get the answer you were expecting. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling shuts down Daily Mail headline in 1 resounding tweet The question "Is THIS Britain's best looking couple?," which was tweeted on Monday night by the Daily Mail's @Femail account alongside photos of a couple from Essex, is a classic … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a bullet put out a candle flame in extreme slow motion
Watching stuff happen in extreme slow motion never gets old. And who does it better than the The Slow Mo Guys? In their latest video, Gav and Dan challenge one another to various tasks involving an air pistol and a candle. SEE ALSO: Watch the Slo Mo Guys fire bullets from a WWI-inspired device in slow-motion Standing 3 metres away, … [Link]
Slashdot » Spinal Fluid Changes In Space May Impair Astronauts' Vision, Study Finds
A condition called visual impairment inter cranial pressure syndrome (VIIP) that has been impairing astronauts' vision on the International Space Station is believed to be caused by a build up of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in their brains. The long-duration astronauts had significantly more CSF in their brains than the short-trip astronauts. Previously, NASA suspected that the condition was caused by … [Link]
Mashable » Patagonia is donating every penny made from Black Friday sales to help save the planet
Patagonia, the high-end outdoor clothing retailer, is donating its entire Black Friday sales to grassroots environmental organisations around the world. SEE ALSO: 5 ways to do good if you hate Black Friday Patagonia reported a "record-breaking" $10 million in Black Friday sales — about five times higher than expected — and said it will give every penny to nonprofits fighting "to … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Featured Photos come to the Mac as a screensaver
Remember that snazzy Wallpapers app Google launched for Android phones in October? You can now get those same beautiful photos of various landscapes on the Mac in the form of a screensaver. The app works like any other screensaver, install it and it will start displaying photos, along with a digital clock and the name of the photographer, after a pre-set … [Link]
Mashable » Hands-on with the LyfieEye, a tiny affordable 360-degree camera for smartphones
YouTube and Facebook's support for 360-degree photos and video has sparked mainstream consumer interest in broadcasting your life in this format. But most 360-degree cameras on the market require a little bit of tech knowhow, whether it's pairing with your phone successfully, or figuring out how to get the media onto the internet. The LyfieEye is a new, tiny plug-in camera … [Link]
Slashdot » Microbiome Changes Drive the Dieting Yo-Yo Effect, Study Finds
wheelbarrio writes: We've known for a long time that diet-induced weight loss is rarely permanent but until now what has been a frustration for dieters has also been largely a mystery to scientists. A paper published today in the prestigious journal Nature presents good evidence that your gut microbiome may be to blame. Studying mice fed cycles of high-fat and … [Link]
Mashable » Now anyone in India can book an Uber without downloading its app
Uber is making it easier for more people in India to book cabs on its network. The Silicon Valley company announced today that its "Dial an Uber" feature, which lets people book a cab without downloading the app, is now available across all 29 cities in India where it operates. The company had begun testing this feature in India in August. … [Link]
Mashable » How the 'Tinder murder' Facebook group became its own story
If 2016 has taught us anything, it's that the 10th circle of hell is where people who should never have been famous are allowed far more than their 15 minutes. Such is the case of Gable Tostee, now sometimes known as Eric Thomas, who was found not guilty in October of the murder of New Zealander Warriena Wright on Australia's Gold … [Link]
Mashable » Soccer fans pay tribute on Facebook to Brazil's top team involved in plane crash
Fans of Brazil's top football club Chapecoense are flooding the team's Facebook page with tributes and prayers for the players who were involved in a plane crash in Cerro Gordo, Colombia. The plane, which was carrying 81 people including 22 players from the team, lost contact with ground controllers around midnight and reportedly attempted a forced landing. Airport authorities state 72 … [Link]
Mashable » Indians went on an iPhone buying spree after government demonetized currency
India’s push to invalidate much of its cash earlier this month has taken a toll on several businesses including smartphone sales, but at least, one player, Apple will have little to complaint about. Following India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s major announcement, Apple sold more than 100,000 iPhones in India in three days, according to industry estimates cited by the Economic Times. … [Link]
Mashable » Cheese advent calendar is the tastiest holiday item we've ever curd of
We all know that one person with an insatiable addiction to cheese. This might just be the perfect holiday gift for them…aside from a giant block of the stuff. Behold! The cheese advent calendar. It lets you count down the days till Christmas and receive a dairy treat (of a different kind) everyday. You can make it yourself too, courtesy of … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA X-Ray Tech Could Enable Superfast Communication In Deep Space
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: New technology could use X-rays to transmit data at high rates over vast distances in outer space, as well as enable communications with hypersonic vehicles during re-entry, when radio communications are impossible, NASA scientists say. The technology would combine multiple NASA projects currently in progress to demonstrate the feasibility of X-ray communications … [Link]
Mashable » President-elect Trump retweets teenager in rant against CNN
Donald Trump is doubling down on his claim that voter fraud perpetrated by millions of undocumented immigrants gave Hillary Clinton the edge in the popular vote — and he's retweeting random people on Twitter to do it. There is absolutely no evidence for Trump's claim, according to Electionland, a special project run by ProPublica, Google News Lab, WNYC and other organizations. … [Link]
Mashable » Teen films epic journey to catch flight amidst earthquake rubble
Missing your flight can really ruin your day. But for one New Zealand teen, even the devastation caused by massive earthquakes wasn't going to stop him getting to the airport on time. 18-year-old Jackson Lidgard's family became trapped on their remote farm, and nearby roads and rail were rendered useless by earthquakes with magnitudes of up to 7.8 on the … [Link]
Mashable » Watching desserts bake is strangely hypnotic
Thanksgiving is over but the holiday crush still looms ahead. To get some peace and quiet, you might want to take a sojourn to the nearest powder room and watch this video of desserts being baked in the oven. IINSIDERさんが~ めちゃく~ @thisisinsider #焼成動画 #INSIDER #insiderfood #@thisisinsider A video posted by Takashi Aizu (@takashi_aizu) on Oct 20, 2016 at 1:51pm PDT Japanese … [Link]
Mashable » China's immense solar ambitions get an Aussie tech boost
If Trump makes good on his rants against wind and solar, it will be countries like China and India that muscle in, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted in November. And Australia? Australia can sell the 21st century world powers the technology to get them to a greener future. SEE ALSO: Tesla is powering an entire island with solar energy, NBD … [Link]
Slashdot » Great Barrier Reef Has Worst Coral Die-Off Ever, Report Finds
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has suffered from its worst coral die-off ever recorded, according to a new study from the Australian Research Council Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies based at James Cook University. "Stress from the unusually warm ocean water heated by man-made climate change and the natural El Nino climate pattern caused the die-off," reports USA Today. … [Link]
Mashable » The Warriors lost the NBA Finals but everyone still wants their jerseys
Cyber Monday has spoken — though the Golden State Warriors lost the NBA Finals, they're still kings of the online merch game. As of 10 p.m. ET on Cyber Monday, the Warriors are the top-selling NBA team on sports retail website Fanatics. NBA MVP Steph Curry, the Warriors point guard, is the top-selling NBA jersey on Fanatics for the second Cyber … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's campaign manager hangs with singing Naked Cowboys
The lobby of Trump Tower is a way more happening spot than you'd think. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's Christmas ornament made Amazon reviews great again Donald Trump's campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, graced the golden entryway Monday and got a live performance from New York's famous "Naked Cowboys." Kellyanne Conway serenaded by the naked Cowboys at Trump Towerhttps://t.co/V0ivXbryYA — David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) … [Link]
Mashable » #DefineAboriginal shows what it's like to be Indigenous in the face of racism
Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson has been quite the know-it-all recently. Last week, she claimed the Great Barrier Reef is fine, then on Monday night, she decided that "there's no definition to an Aboriginal" and a person could be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by marrying one. It's part of her rhetoric around lobbying to repeal the country's Racial Discrimination Act, … [Link]
Mashable » Company kind of apologises for stationery covered in curse words
It’s a fine line remaining hip and relevant, while appeasing the grouchy. Typo is treading one such line — balancing between being attention-grabbing and not offending parents of young kids. Like, by covering merchandise with swear words for example. SEE ALSO: Helen Mirren swore on live TV and everyone except the hosts loved it The Australian retail chain is on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan Fukushima Nuclear Plant 'Clean-Up Costs Double,' Approaching $200 Billion
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: Japan's government estimates the cost of cleaning up radioactive contamination and compensating victims of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has more than doubled, reports say. The latest estimate from the trade ministry put the expected cost at some 20 trillion yen ($180 billion). The original estimate was for $50 billion, which was … [Link]
Mashable » How to make spammy calendar notifications go away
Spammers have unfortunately devised a new way to invade phones: calendar invitations. A rash of calendar spam has invaded iPhones in recent weeks as many people are getting a wave of calendar invitations from Chinese email addresses, which are sending annoying notifications. Dear Apple, how to prevent these unsolicited Apple iCalendar event invites from Chinese spammers about deals on Ray-Ban glasses? … [Link]
Mashable » NYU's plan to make college cheaper: Get students to live with senior citizens
New York University is thinking outside the average dorm to make college more affordable. SEE ALSO: World War II codebreakers site to become cyber education college With tuition and housing more than $60,000 per year in one of the most expensive cities in the world, the college is having an affordability crisis. To alleviate some of the costs of living, the … [Link]
Mashable » A little team from Illinois crushed the first big 'Gears of War 4' tournament
The first major Gears of War 4 tournament — held in Columbus, Ohio, less than two months after the game came out — carried a heavy purse, with 108 teams competing for a total of $300,000. Ilinois-based Team OpTic Gaming took home $120,000 of the pool for first place prize at MLG Columbus Gears Open. SEE ALSO: These esports teams train … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Turn Nuclear Waste Into Diamond Batteries
Scientists at the University of Bristol have found a way to convert thousands of tons of nuclear waste into man-made diamond batteries that can generate a small electric current for thousands of years. New Atlas reports: How to dispose of nuclear waste is one of the great technical challenges of the 21st century. The trouble is, it usually turns out … [Link]
Mashable » Banks set to lose their last stand against Apple Pay
It looks like Apple will win this fight between Goliaths. In a case of financial giants versus technology giant, Australia's consumer watchdog released a draft decision Tuesday indicating it would deny a request from some of Australia's top banks to negotiate collectively with Apple over mobile payments. SEE ALSO: Apple's 'spaceship' campus looks like a futuristic, solar-powered fortress in new drone … [Link]
Mashable » Family of stolen mini monkeys recovering after harrowing zoo heist
It’s been a wild ride for a trio of little monkeys that were stolen from Symbio Zoo in Sydney, Australia, now all safely back home together. On Saturday, a family of three pygmy marmosets, father Gomez, mother Sofia and a yet to be named four-week old newborn were found missing by keepers. SEE ALSO: Great Barrier Reef is A-OK says climate … [Link]
Mashable » Buying the right Bud Light could win you Super Bowl tickets for life
The self-proclaimed beer company of America is calling on you to find the golden ticket. Or actually, the golden can. Anheuser-Busch is playing Willy Wonka and giving out a golden can with a coveted prize sitting at the other end — Super Bowl tickets for life. You just have to buy Bud Light. And not just that, but only packs of … [Link]
Mashable » 31 matching holiday pajamas for the ultimate lounging experience
The best part of the holidays is spending much-needed quality time lounging with your family. The holidays celebrate the gift of giving, making memories with your family and spending the entire day relaxing in pajamas. While you're making coffee and opening presents, staying cozy is an essential part of the festivities. SEE ALSO: These gin-filled Christmas baubles just made the holidays … [Link]
Slashdot » Morgan Stanley: Pixel Phone Will Generate Google Almost $4 Billion In Revenue Next Year
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 9to5Google: With initial Pixel pre-orders exceeding expectations and promising activation numbers from Verizon, Google is on track to sell three million phones with revenues of $2 billion in 2016. The Morgan Stanley estimate comes as the Pixel reportedly captured 10% of the premium smartphone market in India. Unsurprisingly, the 128GB Pixel XL has … [Link]
Mashable » What to buy anyone in your life whose only interest is Kylie Jenner's lips
Family is, perhaps, more important now than ever before. And that's why you should absolutely purchase socks from Rob Kardashian's sock line featuring images of Kylie Jenner's cosmetically enhanced lips. Lip kit entrepreneur Kylie Jenner has been teasing a holiday kollection for the new extension of her personal brand, The Kylie Shop, with a slew of sexy photos. Today, she revealed … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Xert for Connect IQ Gives Athletes Real-Time Views of their Power
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Mashable » Michigan fined $10,000 for Jim Harbaugh's postgame rant
Ohio State eked out a victory against Michigan last weekend, and a handful of close officiating calls left Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh furious after the game. Harbaugh was "bitterly disappointed" with the officiating, he said at the post-game press conference, and labeled some of the calls "outrageous." The Big Ten responded on Monday by reprimanding Harbaugh and fining Michigan $10,000. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dear Zindagi' sheds the spectacle of conventional Bollywood
Every winter, Bollywood, just like Hollywood, pulls out all the stops in hopes of scoring awards and holiday box office success Some of the year's most buzzed Bollywood releases were Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which quickly fell under fire for an entitled protagonist, and the upcoming Befikre, whose advertising campaign takes care to emphasize that Indian movies are cool with kissing … [Link]
Slashdot » 'DroneGun' Can Take Down Aircraft From Over 1.2 Miles Away
The more drones being sold around the world increases the likelihood of them being used as part of a criminal act. For example, ISIS has been using drones in Iraq to carry and drop explosives. In an effort to protect consumers, an Australian and U.S. company called DroneShield has announced a product called the DroneGun. The DroneGun "allows for a … [Link]
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