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 » Big change announced in Reddit CEO's apology over editing fiasco
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has not only issued a formal apology on the social media platform for editing comments made about him on the site by Donald Trump supporters, but he's announced a big change to the site as well. SEE ALSO: Reddit's Trump trolls are freaking out—and they're right In a long post on r/announcements, Huffman begins by saying, "tl;dr: … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump Appoints Third Net Neutrality Critic To FCC Advisory Team
Last week, President-elect Donald Trump appointed two new advisers to his transition team that will oversee his FCC and telecommunications policy agenda. Trump has added a third adviser today who, like the other two advisers, is a staunch opponent of net neutrality regulations. DSLReports adds: The incoming President chose Roslyn Layton, a visiting fellow at the broadband-industry-funded American Enterprise Institute, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: CardConnect, Parrot Sequoia, SYNQ, Motion.ai, Iris
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » These online maps are tracking the outbreak of violence and harassment in America
It has only been three weeks since Donald Trump won the election, but in that time, harassment and hate-related incidents across the country have increased. To fight the outbreak of violence and intimidation, some organizations are turning to digital maps. The wave of horrible acts prompted even Trump himself — when pressed by 60 Minutes reporter Leslie Stahl — to tell … [Link]
Slashdot » Reddit To Crack Down On Abuse By Punishing Hundreds of 'Toxic Users'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Social media website Reddit, known for its commitment to free speech, will crack down on online harassment by banning or suspending users who target others, starting with those who have directed abuse at Chief Executive Steve Huffman. Huffman said in an interview with Reuters that Reddit's content policy prohibits harassment, but that … [Link]
Mashable » Google Earth Timelapse shows how man has altered the planet in 32 years
In 2013, Google launched Timelapse — a Google Earth project that shows us how the Earth has changed in the last thirty years or so. Now, Google has updated Timelapse with imagery spanning from 1984 to 2016 and petabytes (PB) of new data which includes new, sharper images. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Google, Maps, Real Time Video, and Google Earth … [Link]
Mashable » This Android malware is hacking into your Google account to install apps
Your Google accounts could have been compromised if you own a Android phone, thanks to a new malware variant known as "Gooligan." The malware has infected more than 1 million accounts, according to research released Wednesday from cyber security company Check Point, and that figure is growing by a massive 13,000 devices per day. SEE ALSO: If you receive this terrifying … [Link]
Mashable » NFL suspends player for using marijuana to treat Crohn's disease
The NFL handed Buffalo Bills lineman Seantrel Henderson a 10-game suspension on Tuesday for violating the league's controlled substance policy. Henderson was diagnosed with Crohn's disease last year, and uses marijuana to cope with the effects. His 10-game suspension comes after serving an additional four-game suspension at the beginning of the 2016 season for marijuana use. Henderson's suspension provides even more … [Link]
Mashable » Hate incidents spike after Trump wins election
A Louisiana woman was standing at a red light when three white men pulled up in a truck. "Fuck your black life!" one of them yelled at her. As they drove away, laughing, one of them chanted "Trump!" Such is just one of many reported incidents of hate compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following the election of Donald … [Link]
Slashdot » No Man's Sky's Steam Page Didn't Mislead Gamers, Rules UK Ad Watchdog
Shortly after it officially launched in August on PlayStation and Windows, No Man's Sky — the game that sees the protagonist explore space and experience uncertain places — was accused of false advertising. Players felt that the pictures and videos used to promote the game on its Steam page didn't represent the sort of things players might expect to encounter … [Link]
Mashable » The Cinderella story that made the soccer world's horrific plane crash even more tragic
When thousands of Brazilians packed a church and a soccer stadium in the city of Chapeco this Tuesday, they mourned what would have been a tragedy under any circumstances: A plane carrying the pride of Chapeco, the soccer club Chapecoense, crashed Monday, killing 19 players. But the horror and sadness that continue to reverberate through the soccer world are amplified by … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Aniston's husband gave her the best Thanksgiving surprise this year
In case you were wondering, yes, Jennifer Aniston's life is just like a rom-com. The actress stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about tabloids, the expectations of motherhood and to play charades. But while on the famous couch, Aniston also shared a sweet story about her husband, actor Justin Theroux, and the delightful Thanksgiving surprise from him this year. … [Link]
Mashable » This device fixes the worst thing about owning a dog
The 'Piqapoo' clips onto your dogs tail and collects all its doo doo…so you don't have to. While it looks awkward, the device could be a hit. It's tested successfully with over 100 dogs. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Dog Poop, Poop, Poo, and Dogs [Link]
Mashable » A tribute to the most influential directors and filmmakers in cinema history
Every great film director was influenced by another who came before them, all the way back to the beginning of cinema. These are the people who make the movies that make other people realize they want to make movies. And a whole lot of them are on this CIneFix list, from the original Lumiere Brothers to modern icons like Steven Spielberg … [Link]
Mashable » Please make this keychain-sized Game Boy a reality
Back in the early days of the Nintendo Game Boy, it was revolutionary that a full-fledged gaming experience could fit easily into a backpack. The latest evolution of the Game Boy, which was unveiled during a recent Hackaday presentation, doesn't only just fit in a bag or a pocket — it's small enough to clip right onto your keyring. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » The Oscar Map: It's the end of #OscarsSoWhite, at least for this year
LOS ANGELES — Ding-Dong, #OscarsSoWhite is dead. There will be no R.I.P. tweets. It will not be featured in an "In Memoriam" montage. The hashtag that haunted Hollywood for two awards cycles can be safely put to rest — at least for the 2017 ceremony — since as many as half of this year's 20 acting nominees are poised to be … [Link]
Mashable » Friendly deer greets a hunter in the woods and demands to be pet
You never know where you'll meet a deer friend of yours. Brian Powers was out hunting near Wausau, Wisconsin, recently when he spotted something odd. Powers noticed a deer near a creek, but instead of running at the sight of a human, the friendly deer approached Powers and insisted on some head scratches. Oddly enough the deer also had an orange … [Link]
Slashdot » Seagate Introduces External Hard Drive That Automatically Backs Up To Amazon's Cloud
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Seagate and Amazon have partnered up on a $99 1TB external hard drive that automatically backs up everything stored on it to the cloud. The Seagate Duet drive's contents are cloned to Amazon Drive, so you can be pretty confident that your important stuff will be safe. Getting set up with … [Link]
Mashable » J.R. Smith left basket wide open because he was busy hugging an opponent
In one of the more bizarre moments you'll see in basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith took a moment to embrace opposing player Jason Terry on the sidelines in the first half of the Cavs-Bucks game on Tuesday. The two have a history — Smith was suspended for a game after he elbowed Terry in the face in the 2013 playoffs … [Link]
Mashable » Exploring Los Angeles with Branden Harvey
We ran around LA with Branden Harvey, shooting this awesome video with the Huawei Honor 8 phone. Read more…More about Supported, Us World, Travel Leisure, Work Play, and Mobile [Link]
Mashable » The 8 Netflix features we desperately need in our lives
Netflix finally did it. On Tuesday, the beloved streaming service debuted the feature we've all been waiting years for. Subscribers can now download certain movies and TV shows to watch later, without an internet connection. While binge-watchers everywhere are celebrating this game-changing opportunity to view Westworld on a flight to Cuba or while walking the dog, there are still some features … [Link]
Popular Science » Gifts for your athletic (or wannabe athletic) friend
Gift Guides Gifts for those who run, lift, and everything in between Here’s our recommendation for all the athletes in your life—whether they are running a six minute mile or an eleven minute one, these gifts will help them get the job… [Link]
Mashable » Super dangerous Brazilian motorcycle chase is something out of an action film
Apparently action movies aren't all that unrealistic. An alleged thief armed with a motorcycle as a getaway vehicle attempted to evade police capture with some reckless driving through the streets of São Paulo, Brazil. Unfortunately for the robber, the cops had a motorcycle of their own. Warning: This video is loud. The two blaze through the streets of São Paulo, often … [Link]
Mashable » The internet simply cannot decide how giraffes should wear their neckties
It’s a well-known fact that the world's giraffes collectively possess thousands of neckties. They are just not sure how to wear them. Would they place them at the base of the neck — where the collar on a human shirt might be — or at the top of the neck for a tighter, more choker-esque fit? SEE ALSO: The internet can't … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber is '90 percent sure' Instagram is for the devil
Justin Bieber has a pretty solid reason for not returning to Instagram — he is not the dark lord Satan. "Instagram is for the devil," he told the crowd in London at the last date of his Purpose Tour, explaining his exit from the social media platform. "I think hell is Instagram. I'm like 90 percent sure." SEE ALSO: Here's why … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Wants To Track Your Location Even When You're Not Using the App, Here's Why
With the most recent update to Uber's ride-hailing app, the company has begun requesting users if they are willing to share their location data with Uber app even while the app is not in use. The company says it plans to use the data gained to improve user experience — including offering improved pick-up times and locations. From an article … [Link]
New Scientist – News » LIGO turns back on to hunt for more gravitational waves
The premier gravitational wave observatory just turned back on for another six months – and it's expected to catch twice as many black holes as last time [Link]
Mashable » When NASA intentionally crashed a passenger jet, it somehow went even worse than expected
Image: NASAOn Dec. 1, 1984, scientists from NASA and the FAA took a passenger jet out to the desert and crashed it on purpose.The Controlled Impact Demonstration was an experiment to test a new fuel additive which could potentially reduce catastrophic fuel fires in a crash scenario. The FM-9 additive had shown promise in simulated impacts, but a real test was … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Middleton has at least one relatable hobby
Unfortunately, your average day probably looks nothing like Kate Middleton's. But you and the Duchess of Cambridge might have one hobby in common: coloring. According to the Telegraph, Prince William told acclaimed illustrator and Order of the British Empire (OBE) recipient Johanna Basford that Kate enjoys coloring in her therapeutic coloring books, including that one called The Secret Garden that you … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé's 'All Night' video is finally on YouTube and couldn't have come at a better time
If, perhaps, you need an easily accessible ray of hope in your life, Beyoncé has stepped up the the plate yet again. She released the endlessly warm and fuzzy video for "All Night" off Lemonade on YouTube, so you no longer need Tidal to access some truly adorable footage of Blue Ivy and her parents. SEE ALSO: The 11 extremely … [Link]
Slashdot » Wielding Their Windows Phones, Microsoft Shareholders Grill CEO Satya Nadella On Device Strategy
At a meeting with shareholders Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was asked numerous times what the company is doing about Windows Phones, and why do they keep hearing that Microsoft is abandoning smartphone manufacturer business. The stakeholders also asked why the company is seemingly focusing more on Android and iOS rival platforms instead of its own. From a report on … [Link]
Mashable » New website lets you design your own ultra-expensive rocket
The private spaceflight company United Launch Alliance (ULA) usually plays the stodgy uncle to Elon Musk's young, swaggering SpaceX. Where SpaceX touts its Silicon Valley-style disruption of the commercial rocket market, ULA prides itself on its reliability. "Someday I expect the rest of the industry will become as reliable as we are," ULA CEO Tory Bruno, said in a press conference … [Link]
Mashable » Even without new music, Taylor Swift is the highest-paid musician of 2016
That’s one way to shake off the haters. Taylor Swift topped Forbes' list of the 30 highest-paid musicians in the world. The 2016 list includes Rihanna, Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and even Swift's ex Calvin Harris — but Swift swept them all away. At $170 million in annual earnings, she beat out the second-highest paid musical outfit, One Direction … [Link]
Mashable » Brave bandit makes off with bucket of gold in broad daylight
If for some reason you ever find yourself in possession of a bucket containing $1.6 million worth of gold flakes, here's a pro tip: Don't leave it unattended on the streets of New York. SEE ALSO: Service station employee defends himself from robbers with candy Some high stakes thievery took place in broad daylight in September on West 48th St. between … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the teams competing for $750,000 at the ECS Season 2 finals
The second season of the Esports Championship Series is almost over. Eight qualifying Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams will go head-to-head from Dec. 9-11 in Anaheim. Will a European team take home a majority of the $750,000 prize, or will North American competitors make fans proud on their home turf? SEE ALSO: You can now get glove skins in 'Counter-Strike: Global … [Link]
Mashable » Hunter S. Thompson's weed is coming to pot shops soon
The late, great Hunter S. Thompson was well known for his contribution to journalism. But he was also known for his love of getting f*cked up. Now, thanks to a new deal with Hunter's widow Anita Thompson, his precious, personal weed strain may be coming to a pot shop near you. Anita says that she is frequently approached by ganjapreneurs wanting … [Link]
Mashable » 3 steps to keep drama out of the workplace
The election is over, and as we head into the holiday season, a lot of families are dreading the awkward conversations that may hover over the dinner table. Of course, families can take their time mending burnt bridges, but in the workplace, productivity can suffer as a result of higher stress. Keeping drama out of the workplace isn’t just about political … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI To Gain Expanded Hacking Powers as Senate Effort To Block Fails
A last-ditch effort in the Senate to block or delay rule changes that would expand the U.S. government's hacking powers failed Wednesday, despite concerns the changes would jeopardize the privacy rights of innocent Americans and risk possible abuse by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Reuters adds: Democratic Senator Ron Wyden attempted three times to delay the changes which, … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, 'Walking Dead' fans, Negan's not going anywhere
Depending on your feelings for The Walking Dead's resident bat-wielding sociopath Negan, this could be good news or bad news: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the man behind the AMC drama's vicious new villain, has confirmed that Negan will be around for the long haul. SEE ALSO: No one's more upset about the 'Walking Dead' premiere than this sobbing fan During a recent … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram expected to have more advertisers than Twitter by next year
As Twitter struggles to keep advertisers interested, Instagram may soon take a lead over its beleaguered competitor. A new report from market research firm Emarketer is projecting a big jump in the number of American brands that will make use of the Facebook-owned image-sharing app in the coming year. The study predicts that nearly three quarters of American companies with 100 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Early hominin Lucy had powerful arms from years of tree-climbing
Evolving to walk on the ground didn't stop our famous ancestor and others of her species spending a lot of their time up trees [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zap to the brain alters libido in unique sex study
Analysing how people’s brainwaves changed when expecting an erotic buzz to their genitals indicates that brain stimulation can boost sex drive [Link]
Mashable » Clue raises $20 million for its period tracking app
The menstrual app space is crowded, but one company is setting itself apart with new funding. Clue, the period and ovulation tracker, raised $20 million in a Series B round announced on Wednesday. The round was led by Nokia Growth Partners with participation from Union Square Ventures, Mosaic Ventures and other investors. Union Square Ventures and Mosaic Ventures led Clue's $7 … [Link]
Mashable » Arctic air poised to invade the U.S. after record warm November
The fall of 2016 has been astoundingly warm across much of North America, but indications are that this is about to change in a big way. So, consider yourself warned. November will go down in the record books as one of the weirdest such months on record, with North America's climate stuck on "roast," at least compared to average temperatures for … [Link]
Popular Science » MDMA could be on the market legally by 2021
Health Medical ecstasy isn't far off The FDA has approved MDMA for use in large-scale clinical trials for PTSD—a move that could set the stage for making the compound legally available as a new medicine. [Link]
Popular Science » New evidence suggests our hominid cousin Lucy loved climbing trees
Science Paleontologists have long argued over the question Did Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis, climb trees? This argument might finally be coming to a close. [Link]
Mashable » The Kickstarter campaign that's making fidgeting sexy
Can fidgeting be sexy? Ask the self-proclaimed Didget Babes, and you can probably guess their answer. Fidgeting is something we all do, but it's especially helpful for people with ADD, ADHD and autism. A new line of luxury devices from the Didget Babes, a design duo, goes beyond simply normalizing the action — it destroys stigma by making fidgeting liberating, productive … [Link]
Mashable » Trump will be able to mass-text all Americans and what have we done to deserve this?
You know how every so often you find yourself awake at some strange hour and suddenly your phone buzzes and you're excited, because, hey, maybe that person you went on a first date with last night just had to text you, and then you grab your phone and of course it's your mom and you're like, dammit, mom, why are you … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump Will Get Power To Send Unblockable Mass Text Messages To All Americans
President-elect Donald Trump will have access to a system which can send unblockable texts to every phone in the United States once he becomes the president. From a report on NYMag: These 90-character messages, known as Wireless Emergency Alerts (or WEAs), are part of a program put in place after Congress passed the Warning, Alert, and Response Network (WARN) Act, … [Link]
Mashable » This controller solves the Nintendo NES Classic's biggest problem
Getting your hands on an NES Classic — the coveted digital update of Nintendo's popular console from the '80s — is the challenge of this holiday season. But once you've finally called in a few favors and spent as much (or more) than you would on a PS4 or Xbox One, the NES Classic has one more agonizing hurdle for gamers … [Link]
Mashable » Boom time is over: Startups are failing as funding dries up
Declines in the venture capital market are hitting startups of all sizes, but the ones left particularly vulnerable are the thousands of young companies that raised seed funding during headier times just a year or two ago. The seed frenzy peaked in the first quarter of 2015 when more than 1,500 startups raised their first rounds of capital, according to research firm PitchBook Data. Many … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quantum particles seen aligning light from a neutron star
Astronomers have at last observed polarisation of light by virtual particles in a neutron star's magnetic field, a long-expected quantum effect [Link]
Mashable » Burger King announces Cheesy Tots with help from Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro
It's impossible to forget the famous tater tots scene from the 2004 cult classic Napoleon Dynamite. Burger King hasn't forgotten about it. And apparently, the film's stars Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez haven't forgotten it either. The original Napoleon and Pedro are currently spoofing the deadpan encounter in a new Burger King commercial advertising the fast food chain's Cheesy Tots, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Synq Launches Video API with Developer-First Mindset
Synq offers an API that app developers can use to enable users to upload, store, and playback video. Devs can now skip building a video content management system from scratch, or licensing a third party platform, and integrate what Synq refers to as the "cloud video API for Developers." Now available, Synq's API aims to serve as a complete, end-to-end, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK’s first three-parent babies likely to be conceived in 2017
The approach might not always work but it should be safer than existing methods for preventing harmful and sometimes fatal mitochondrial diseases [Link]
New Scientist – News » Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut and travel to the brain
It seems the nerve damage behind Parkinson's starts in the stomach or colon before spreading to brain cells – but we don't know what's causing it [Link]
New Scientist – News » The plan to ban fishing in more than half the world’s oceans
A handful of countries are putting fish stocks at risk by exploiting the riches of the high seas, but conservationists are working on a scheme to stop them [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stop buying organic food if you really want to save the planet
With global emissions from farming rising fast, we have to find a way for us consumers to make informed, rational choices about the food we eat [Link]
New Scientist – News » Is Uber a taxi firm or digital service? European court decides
Europe’s top court will consider whether Uber should be regulated like a transport company, in a case that will inform how ‘gig economy’ firms can operate [Link]
Popular Science » Here's how Apple's UFO-like campus is coming along
Technology A drone's view of the superstructure Drone video of Apple campus… [Link]
Mashable » Someone rigged Amazon Echo and Google Home to talk to each other and it's hilarious
One tech fan set up his Google Home and Amazon Echo to respond to one another in an infinite loop. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Technology, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Amazon Echo
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Mashable » NASA wants you to help them figure out how to poop in space
NASA is challenging the world to help them design an in-suit toilet to replace the inconvenient space diaper currently being used. The 'Space Poop Challenge' is offering $30,000 to people who can figure out a waste disposal system that can last up to six days and allows the astronaut to still move freely inside the suit. Read more…More about Mashable Video, … [Link]
Mashable » After 100 episodes, the 'Arrow' stars look back on building a superhero universe
In the current era of Peak TV, shows are considered lucky if they can score a full season pickup, let alone multiple season renewals. But Arrow, The CW's first Greg Berlanti-produced superhero series, defied all the odds. Five seasons after it first premiered on the network, Arrow is not only reaching a milestone of 100 episodes this week during the … [Link]
Slashdot » PC Market Shows Signs of Recovery
PC shipments will continue to decline in 2016, according to a new IDC forecast, but the drop will be slightly lower than previously expected. What's more, things will improve even more in 2017. BetaNews adds: IDC expects PC vendors to ship a total of 258.2 million units this year, a figure which would be 6.4 percent lower than last year. … [Link]
Mashable » Tilda Swinton reveals why she doesn't like the 'Harry Potter' films
LONDON — You don't meet many people who dislike Harry Potter. Most either love the franchise or are indifferent to it. But it does have its critics. Tilda Swinton might be one of the biggest. The British actress mentioned her dislike of the films in a recent interview with The Scots Magazine. SEE ALSO: I love you J.K. Rowling, but 'Harry … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know about Netflix downloads
Netflix finally, finally lets you download movies and TV shows for offline viewing. It's really catch-up for Netflix, to be honestAmazon Instant Video has had downloading and offline viewing for over a year now. Still, better late than never. SEE ALSO: Netflix finally gives us the feature we've been waiting for The only thing you'll need to do to start downloading … [Link]
Mashable » WiFi for every room: Tour the WiFi-enabled house of the future
The “smart home” is becoming a reality. We’re starting to see the launch and adoption of countless types of Wi-Fi-enabled devices that previously had no digital value or function. It’s only a matter of time before the entirety of our homes are stitched together through the same Internet connection, making the bandwidth and coverage of your Wi-Fi more important than it’s … [Link]
Mashable » Practice your downward-facing cat pose at a 'Yoga with Cats' class
It’s time to fight the stigma of cats being lazy. It's time to take a stand for our cats. It's time for cats to go to yoga class. Good Mews, a no-kill, cage-free cat shelter in Marietta, Georgia, is pioneering this adorable movement by offering Yoga with Cats classes, in which humans practice yoga surrounded by cats. SEE ALSO: 2 cats … [Link]
Slashdot » SourceForge Introduces HTTPS Support For Project Websites
SourceForge announced on Wednesday that it is introducing HTTPS for all project websites on its platform. Once a project has been moved to HTTPS, old domain will automatically redirect to their new counterparts, resulting in no loss of traffic or inconvenience. From a blog post on the site: With a single click, projects can opt-in to switch their web hosting … [Link]
Popular Science » Netflix is finally letting you watch shows offline
Entertainment Welcome to the party, guys. As of today an update to the Netflix app on iOS and Android allows subscribers to download movies and shows. [Link]
Mashable » 89-year-old war veteran's ad looking for work will melt your heart
LONDON — An 89-year-old war veteran has been inundated with job offers after his ad looking for work to save him from "dying of boredom" went viral. Joe Bartley from Paignton, Devon, retired 6 years ago, but discovered that unemployed life wasn't for him. SEE ALSO: Internet bands together to reunite this family with their lost camera Suffering from boredom and … [Link]
Popular Science » Private moon rovers may visit the Apollo 17 landing site
Space German Xprize team sets its sights on a vintage moon buggy A German team known as the PartTimeScientists plans to send its rovers to the Apollo 17 landing site, to examine the moon buggy left behind by astronauts Gene Cernan and… [Link]
Mashable » YouTube musical comedy group The Gregory Brothers launch new series
The Gregory Brothers, a musical comedy group best known for their popular YouTube Songify the News series, are going globetrotting. The Brooklyn-based family band on Wednesday launched a new series called Song Voyage. It was created by digital content studio Portal A and distributed by MakerStudios. Mashable got an exclusive look (above). SEE ALSO: It's Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton … [Link]
Mashable » Check out Alan Tudyk, Nathan Fillion in new trailer for Comic Con HQ series 'Con Man'
LOS ANGELES — Miss San Diego Comic-Con already? Con Man has got you covered. The show, which debuts its second season on Dec. 8 on the Comic-Con HQ streaming service, follows the post-show life of Wray Nerely (Alan Tudyk) co-star of a sci-fi series, which was canceled before its time and went on to become a cult classic beloved by … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon forces Neil Diamond and Natalie Portman to play 'Password'
Watching talented celebrities play guessing games together is comforting because they, too, are terrible at them. On Tuesday night's The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Neil Diamond, Natalie Portman, J.J. Abrams and Fallon played the "Password" game. The game stipulates that each participant has to guess their assigned password with a one-word clue, which made for some interesting answers. Neil … [Link]
Slashdot » More Than 1 Million Android Devices Rooted By Gooligan Malware
Reader Trailrunner7 writes: A new version of an existing piece of malware has emerged in some third-party Android app stores and researchers say it has infected more than a million devices around the world, giving the attackers full access to victims' Google accounts in the process. The malware campaign, known as Gooligan, is a variant of older malware called Ghost … [Link]
Popular Science » A record number of corals just died at the Great Barrier Reef
Environment Another massive bleaching event hits the valuable reef Now researchers from Australia say that the Great Barrier Reef has just endured the worst bleaching event in history, with some significant losses. [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's being a bully again, this time over Prisma's live video filters
In yet another case of "giant tech company choking out startup," Facebook has reportedly blocked Prisma's super gnarly art filters from working with Facebook Live videos. Facebook claims the Prisma app's use of its Live Video API doesn't comply with terms and conditions, according to TechCrunch. Facebook claims the API is only for publishing live video from non-mobile devices such as … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's Big Mac inventor dies at 98
The McDonald's franchise-owner who invented the fast food chain's signature Big Mac has died at the age of 98. The Associated Press reports that Michael "Jim" Delligatti, who introduced the menu item 49 years ago, died on Monday night. SEE ALSO: 30 gift ideas for people who hate to cook Delligatti created the Big Mac in 1967 at his Uniontown, Pennsylvania, … [Link]
Mashable » Reese Witherspoon is trolling us all with the name of a new festive dress
Nothing says "happy holidays" like a good troll from Reese Witherspoon. As part of her lifestyle brand Draper James' clothing line, the actress is selling one dress with a pretty funny name. SEE ALSO: 21 holiday gift ideas for the marijuana lover in your life We present to you, Wreath Witherspoon: 
Image: draper jamesFor a cool $295, you could own the … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Moments just got even easier to use
Twitter Moments just got a whole lot easier to make. The feature that lets Twitter users collect and curate tweets into one scrollable (on desktop) or swipeable (on mobile) feed is now available on mobile, the company announced on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Twitter employees share last day memories on Twitter Moments Aptly, Twitter created a Moment to explain the process of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google Translate AI invents its own language to translate with
The translation tool is thought to have made up its own language to find common ground for translating between language pairs it isn’t trained on [Link]
Mashable » If Wes Anderson directed 'The Witch,' it would look something like this
H&M just released a Christmas ad directed by Wes Anderson. Now what if he directed a supernatural thriller? Would it be as thrilling? We've taken it upon ourselves to do the dirty work. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Cinefix, Robert Eggers, Thriller, and Recut Trailer
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Mashable » Breaking down the 2017 'League of Legends' changes and the reasons behind them
Change can be hard, especially when you don't know why it's happening. A ton of changes have happened and still are coming to League of Legends before the 2017 season kicks off, and game design lead Greg Street broke them all down for Mashable — from the competitive implications of new jungle plants to the reasons behind the return of solo … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 things on Netflix you need to download today, because you can do that now
Finally, it's happening: Netflix has announced that you can now download select titles to watch, on-the-go, without any WiFi. In one game-changing tweet, Netflix introduced a whole new world of options: What do you watch on your off-the-grid vacation, on a never-ending commute, or on a plane without WiFi? And—crucially—will you finally get through your Netflix queue? Now that the odds … [Link]
Mashable » This four-legged robot hopes to help in earthquake recovery
While it might be cute, it could aid in the saving lives one day. The robot is made specifically to help in search and rescue missions following natural disasters. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Earthquake, Search And Rescue, Robot, and Real Time Video [Link]
Slashdot » Social Media Is Killing Discourse Because It's Too Much Like TV
Reader Joe_NoOne writes: Like TV, social media now increasingly entertains us, and even more so than television it amplifies our existing beliefs and habits. It makes us feel more than think, and it comforts more than challenges. The result is a deeply fragmented society, driven by emotions, and radicalized by lack of contact and challenge from outside. This is why … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Jeremy Hunt’s magical plan to block sexting is no help for teens
Like most visions of technology as a magic wand, UK health secretary Hunt's proposals sound easy but offer as many problems as solutions [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams pens letter on sexism and perseverance
When one of the greatest athletes in the world has something to say, it's wise to tune in. In a letter for Porter Magazine’s "Incredible Women of 2016" issue, tennis powerhouse Serena Williams addresses "all incredible women who strive for excellence" with a message of perseverance despite the barriers (including sexism) they continue to face. SEE ALSO: Serena Williams dishes on … [Link]
Mashable » Wes Anderson directs 'The Witch' thriller
Wes Anderson is a widely known filmmaking auteur. With his latest collaboration with H&M on their new Christmas ad, we wondered what his take would be on directing a supernatural thriller… so we made a little collaboration of our own. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. 
Watch Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton and Pentatonix take on 'Jolene' 
Felicity Jones finally reveals which 'Star … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit's Trump trolls are freaking out—and they're right
Trump trolls on Reddit want the site's CEO to quit over his response to a bizarre sex scandal called #Pizzagate. Crazily enough, they might be right. If you haven't heard, #Pizzagate is the hashtag used by trolls spreading the unhinged, bogus claim that Hillary Clinton was involved in a child sex ring running out of a Washington, D.C. pizza parlor. Several … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Polar species spotted in the deep seas of the Mediterranean
A host of invasive species, including some polar species, have been spotted in the eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Lebanon, some of them wreaking havoc [Link]
Popular Science » Now you can buy gorgeous furniture made of mushrooms
Science Microbial manufacturing is about to go mainstream At Biofabricate 2016, Ecovative and bioMASON, two companies that specialize in making sustainable alternatives for consumer goods unveiled a new furniture limeade from… [Link]
Mashable » Watch Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton and Pentatonix take on 'Jolene'
Miley Cyrus has already delivered a soulful cover of (her godmother) Dolly Parton's classic song "Jolene." But add Parton herself into the mix and you've truly got a rendition to be reckoned with. Backed by an extremely chipper Pentatonix, the two vocalists absolutely crushed the wistful tune on Tuesday night's episode of The Voice. PSA: Their harmonies are sure to … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to check if your finicky iPhone 6S battery needs to be replaced
If your iPhone 6S has been plagued with power issues, never fear: Apple is offering battery replacements for the faulty devices. SEE ALSO: Yeah, the iPhone 7 is boring, but who cares? I still love it. The abrupt system shut-downs make it abundantly clear that something's not quite right, but when Apple addressed the issue and announced the global replacement program, … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Cuts Off Competitor Prisma's API Access
Photo-filter app Prisma, the popular program which makes pictures and video look like painterly art, had its access to Facebook's Live Video API revoked this month. From a report on NYMag:According to Prisma, Facebook justified choking off Prisma's access by stating, "Your app streams video from a mobile device camera, which can already be done through the Facebook app. The … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton surprised us all by introducing Katy Perry at a UNICEF gala
Throughout Hillary Clinton's historic presidential campaign, Katy Perry was there rallying for her. Now, Clinton is returning the favor. At the UNICEF Snowflake gala at Cipriani Wall Street last night, Clinton made an impromptu appearance to introduce Perry, who was being honored with the Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award. SEE ALSO: Katy Perry implores fans to donate to Planned Parenthood “I have … [Link]
Mashable » This cartoon is the most touching tribute to the soccer players killed in plane crash
The Chapecoense soccer club has paid a moving Facebook tribute to victims of a plane crash near Medellin, Colombia that killed most of its players. Only six of the 77 people on board the charted aircraft survived, three of them soccer players. The Brazilian team was flying to Colombia for one of the biggest matches in its history, the final of … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Crown' is a low-key guide to outfoxing the men in your way
LONDON — It's easy to dismiss Netflix's new series The Crown as just another period drama to fill the gaping hole left behind by Downton Abbey. But, look beyond the opulent costumes and posh accents and you'll see another story — one about the triumph of female strength in a world powered by men. SEE ALSO: How accurate is Netflix's 'The … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is freaking out over the struggle to get Adele tickets
LONDON — Adele fans in the UK were delighted by news that the British singer will perform two surprise summer shows at Wembley Stadium. They were less delighted by the ensuing anxiety in attempting to acquire tickets to said performances. SEE ALSO: Adele takes on the mannequin challenge, wins the internet Adding to the tension, this could be the last opportunity … [Link]
Slashdot » China Pilots a System That Rates Citizens on 'Social Credit Score' To Determine Eligibility For Jobs, Travel
Speculations have turned out be true. The Chinese government is now testing systems that will be used to create digital records of citizens' social and financial behavior. In turn, these will be used to create a so-called social credit score, which will determine whether individuals have access to services, from travel and education to loans and insurance cover. Some citizens … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch the Chernobyl disaster site finally get properly contained
Science The reactor's makeshift tomb was only supposed to last until 2001 More than a decade after it was supposed to be gone, the shelter covering the site of the Chernobyl disaster is finally covered and can be taken down. [Link]
Mashable » This spokeless bike is straight out of the future
‘Cyclotron’ is an ambitious bicycle design, made out of super light carbon fiber and airless, spokeless wheels. The wheels also double up as utility slots. The bike changes gears electronically and has an app to monitor trips. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Cycling, Techonology, Future Tech, and Real Time Video
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Mashable » Attention staff: The portal to hell in our office kitchen is merely a distraction from the real issues
Thanks everyone for coming to this last minute all-staff meeting, I really appreciate it. Before we get into it I have to just announce that yes: we are all aware of the portal to hell that has opened in our office kitchen, flooding the bottom floor with an incredible heat and the tortured screams of lost souls. What you may not … [Link]
Mashable » Apple announces more (RED) gadgets to mark World AIDS Day
Ten years ago, Apple partnered with product (RED) to offer limited edition products that raise awareness of AIDS. Now, to acknowledge World AIDS Day, which this year falls on Dec. 1, Apple has announced a new lineup of (RED)-branded gadgets and games in its App Store. SEE ALSO: Apple's MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is simply superb “Thanks to the vision … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Finally Gets Download Option
For years, people asked Netflix to give them the ability to download movies and TV episodes. Though this might not seem like that big of a deal in many regions where internet connectivity is cheap and omnipresent, same is not the case everywhere, especially in developing regions. Netflix is finally addressing this need: the on-demand media streaming service said Wednesday … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro is coming to terms with reality: It's just a camera company
GoPro is coming to terms with reality. Despite its best efforts, it's just a camera company. The 14-year-old camera manufacturer is cutting costs by laying off more than 200 employees (about 15 percent of its workforce) and instituting a hiring freeze, the company announced Wednesday. The reductions are in an effort to restore the struggling business to profitability come 2017. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix finally gives us the feature we've been waiting for
Christmas just arrived early for binge-watchers everywhere. Netflix giving us an offline viewing option—but not necessarily for everything in its library. Starting today, Netflix subscribers can choose to download movies and TV shows to watch later—even when they don't have an internet connection. The company announced the surprise update on Tuesday in a blog post: This may be another way of … [Link]
Mashable » Here's hands down proof that Danny Dyer is one of the funniest men in Britain
LONDON — If you're not already familiar with the fine work of Danny Dyer, then your first stop should probably be his glorious Twitter feed. SEE ALSO: Danny Dyer dubbing over classic James Bond scenes is as brilliant as you'd expect The British actor recently took a break from posting delightfully sweary tweets to make an appearance on the BBC's celebrity … [Link]
Mashable » The best thing you'll read about journalism in 2016 is a comic book
Like many a Facebook user before the 2016 election, comic book artist Sarah Glidden used to consume a lot of articles without thinking much about where they came from. "I just thought about journalism like it was water," she says. "You turn on the faucet and it comes out." Then some reporter friends mentioned they were going on a trip to … [Link]
Slashdot » GoPro Slashes 15% of Workforce, Shuts Down Entertainment Division
GoPro has announced that it will lay off more than 200 employees and freeze hiring, amounting to a reduction of about 15% of its workforce. As part of the restructuring, the company is also shutting down its entertainment division. In addition, the company said president Tony Bates will be leaving the company. From a report on Variety: Also Wednesday, GoPro … [Link]
Mashable » Felicity Jones finally reveals which 'Star Wars' character would dance to Beyoncé
It's impossible to watch any Stars Wars movie without wondering, "WHICH ONE OF THESE CHARACTERS WOULD DANCE TO BEYONCÉ?" Finally, Felicity Jones has answered that question for us. Spoiler alert: it's not Darth Vader. She also reveals which character is most likely to get drunk at brunch, who is most likely to catcall a woman and who is most likely … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rogue One' tickets will be easy enough to come by, even with crazy pre-sales
No one's saying Rogue One tickets are doing The Force Awakens-level ticket pre-sales — but even if they were, there's just no cause for alarm. If you want to be sitting in a movie theater as the Star Wars spinoff unspools on opening weekend, you will beYou will be. SEE ALSO: Diego Luna lookin' sharp as an Imperial officer in this … [Link]
Mashable » Sweden builds super expensive Christmas goat effigy, arsonists burn it down
LONDON — Alas, even Sweden isn't safe from the wrath of 2016. In our continued coverage of extended metaphors for this tumultuous year, here's a holiday-themed analogy of well-intentioned calamity. SEE ALSO: The 'word of the year' sums up 2016 The tale starts out quaintly enough. In the Swedish town of Gävle, there is a lovely holiday tradition of erecting … [Link]
Mashable » UK government is being trolled over a tweet about a bridge
LONDON — The Foreign Office Twitter account wants us to know that Great Britain will soon be home to the world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge. SEE ALSO: Twitter is mocking Boris Johnson after he compared Brexit to Titanic Queensferry Crossing in Scotland is set to open in 2017. Except the bridge featured in the tweet below is not Queensferry Crossing. Opening … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Brexit puts Europe’s nuclear fusion future in doubt
Leaving the EU might also mean exiting Euratom, the international framework for safe nuclear energy, jeopardising the future of the world's largest fusion reactor [Link]
Mashable » Seagull chooses the exact wrong moment to invade football match
Animals invading football pitches is a time-honoured tradition. For reference, see this dog, and this dog, and this cat. But it's not that often birds join the fray. During Saturday's Scottish Cup match between Peterhead and Alloa Athletic, keeper Neil Parry's kick was unexpectedly thwarted by a low-flying seagull. SEE ALSO: Father sneakily names daughter after favourite football team, wife … [Link]
Slashdot » New Study Shows Marijuana Users Have Low Blood Flow To the Brain
cold fjord writes: State level marijuana legalization efforts across the U.S. have been gaining traction driven by the folk wisdom that marijuana is both a harmless recreational drug and a useful medical treatment for many aliments. However, some cracks have appeared in that story with indications that marijuana use is associated with the development of mental disorders and the long-term … [Link]
Mashable » Trump is tweeting about what will happen to his business empire
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will give up control of his business empire "in total" in order to avoid a conflict of interest once he becomes president. SEE ALSO: Trump’s America will also be a new golden age of activism Trump said in a series of tweets that he would hold a press conference on 15 December to announce the … [Link]
Mashable » You can now watch every 'Harry Potter' film in 90 minutes
LONDON — Back when the Harry Potter film franchise was winding up, quite a few people debated whether or not the final book should have been split into two movies. Not many people debated the merits of only having one film for the whole series, though. SEE ALSO: 7 perfect 'Harry Potter' spin-offs we need to see next Well, with his … [Link]
Mashable » This man is apparently the world's most convincing Van Gogh lookalike
LONDON — A British actor has been named the world's best Vincent Van Gogh lookalike after a global search to find the artist's doppelganger. Actor Dan Baker, 35, beat 1,250 contestants from 37 countries in an international competition to find someone who bears a resemblance to the Dutch painter. SEE ALSO: Glowing Vincent van Gogh costume will illuminate your Halloween Van … [Link]
Mashable » America's 8 most wanted household pets and barnyard animals
For far too long, fluffy pets and barnyard animals have thought they were above the law — and now they're suffering the consequences. Even though crime is at a historic low in the United States (despite, cough cough, inflammatory reports to the contrary), some animals have escaped the claws of justice. They thought their frighteningly adorable googly eyes and crushingly soft … [Link]
Mashable » 25 gifts for the cheese-lover in your life
The friend who generously shares her expensive French cheeses deserves a proper token of gratitude. Consider a holiday gift that speaks to her interest in all things creamy, cultured and excessively smelly. SEE ALSO: 30 gift ideas for the person in your life who knows wine is the best medicine We've got 25 options that'll melt any cheese lover's cheddar-block heart … [Link]
Mashable » What to do if you're a victim of 'sextortion'
Cases of "sextortion" have more than doubled in the UK in the past year and four men have taken their own lives after being targeted by criminals online, according to figures released by the police. SEE ALSO: 3 ways Black Mirror Season 3 became all too real "Sextortion" is a form of blackmail where victims are befriended online by criminals using … [Link]
Mashable » India's Supreme Court asks all theaters to play the national anthem before movies
In what is a strange ruling, India’s top court has made it mandatory for all public theaters in the country to play national anthem before any movie. To go with that, every movie goer will also be required to stand up as a sign of respect for the motherland. The Supreme Court said today every citizen is "duty-bound" to abide by … [Link]
Mashable » The National Lottery hack is why you shouldn't reuse your password
About 26,500 National Lottery accounts have been accessed by hackers, according to its operator Camelot. SEE ALSO: U.S. government prepares for Election Day cyber attacks The company says they've recorded "suspicious activity" on a small proportion of the 9.5 million players registered online, indicating that people's login details, such as email and passwords, may have been stolen from other websites. Camelot … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Entity Framework Core Cookbook – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Entity Framework Core Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-12-01 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Inside Reliance Jio's audacious plan to disrupt India's internet landscape
“Today, India is ranked 155th in the world for mobile broadband Internet access, out of 230 countries. Jio is conceived to change this. I have no doubt that with the launch of Jio, India’s rank will go up to among the top ten. 1.2 billion Indians cannot be left behind as the world enters a new era." With these words, India's … [Link]
Mashable » Man creates the perfect 'magazine' for angry Twitter eggs
LONDON — There are many, many magazines in this world, but the interests of furious Twitter eggs have been so far tragically underrepresented. SEE ALSO: Have we reached peak Twitter trolling? For the anonymous Twitter user who wants to develop their social media unpleasantness, the reading options have been sadly limited. Until now: The new issue of furious twitter egg magazine … [Link]
Mashable » How to make food that glows bright green in UV light
These fluorescent glowing rice balls may not look the most appetising, but nobody will be able to accuse you of bringing a boring dish to the party. With some creativity and basic science knowledge, Japanese Twitter user @unatra has posted pictures of rice balls he made at home that glow bright green under black light, or UV light. SEE ALSO: Glowing … [Link]
Mashable » Meizu Pro 6 Plus's specs closely match a certain Samsung phone
We’re aware that calling every phablet a Samsung Note7 replacement is getting a bit stale at this point. But Meizu's new flagship device, the Pro 6 Plus, has certain traits that make it seem the Chinese company is really trying to fix the post-Note7 blues. First, the Meizu Pro 6 Plus has the same AMOLED screen and resolution and the Note7 … [Link]
Slashdot » Theory Challenging Einstein's View On Speed of Light Could Soon Be Tested
mspohr writes: The Guardian has a news article about a recently published journal entry proposing a way to test the theory that the speed of light was infinite at the birth of the universe: "The newborn universe may have glowed with light beams moving much faster than they do today, according to a theory that overturns Einstein's century-old claim that … [Link]
Mashable » Reserve Bank of India website hit with 14X traffic post PM Modi's demonetization speech
Among the millions who have been impacted by India’s surprise announcement to invalidate much of its cash is also the country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Following the announcement on Nov. 8, the RBI website became unresponsive to millions while simply crashing for the rest of us. According to web analytics firm SimilarWeb, the RBI website was hit … [Link]
Mashable » Google Earth Timelapse shows us how our planet has changed since 1984
In 2013, Google launched Timelapse — a Google Earth project that shows us how the Earth has changed in the last thirty years or so. Now, Google has updated Timelapse with the four past years of imagery — it now spans the period from 1984 to 2016 — and "petabytes" of new data, which includes new, sharper images. SEE ALSO: Google's … [Link]
Popular Science » Lack of sleep could cost Americans $411 billion a year
Health If you don't snooze, the economy will lose In this day and age, sleep feels like a luxury that few of us can afford. But according to a new study, America's lack of sleep may be costing us big—to the tune of $411… [Link]
Mashable » Our lack of sleep is costing the world billions of dollars
Modern humans have plenty of bad habits that keep us from getting a good night's sleep. We work long days and check email after-hours, or we toss and turn while fretting about student loans. We fire off late-night tweets or binge-watch Westworld episodes before bed. During the day, some of us drink and smoke too much or exercise too little, which … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music student subscription is now available in over 30 countries
Students in more countries can now listen to Apple Music at lower prices. Apple has expanded Apple Music student membership program to 25 new countries including Canada, China, India, and Russia. Those who sign up for the membership will be able to avail the company’s music streaming service for about half the standard monthly subscription rate. SEE ALSO: Here's Drake singing … [Link]
Mashable » Police tried to capture a mountain lion on camera, but it got real weird instead
There are some people with too much free time out there, but we're thankful for it. The folks at the Gardner Police Department in Kansas were only trying to help local residents with finding a suspected mountain lion that had been spotted in the area, according to its Facebook post on Monday. SEE ALSO: 25 striking wildlife photos that show nature … [Link]
Mashable » Too many mental health apps put style over substance
We share some of our most intimate data with mental health apps, but there's surprisingly little proof of what they give us in return. Many medical experts are starting to find problematic the lack of clear science backing up apps that promise to help with everything from low mood to depression. SEE ALSO: Being sexist can be bad for a man's … [Link]
Mashable » Hey Australia: Kazakhstan is better than you at a whole bunch of things
Australians are up in arms after a report was published showing the country doing dismally in global education rankings. Yes, we dropped from 18th to 28th in Year 4 maths and from 12th to 17th for Year 8 maths since 2011. It's not great. But for some reason, all anyone could talk about is that Kazakhstan now surpasses Australia for primary … [Link]
Slashdot » San Francisco's 58-Story Millennium Tower Seen Sinking From Space
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SFGate: Engineers in San Francisco have tunneled underground to try and understand the sinking of the 58-story Millennium Tower. Now comes an analysis from space. The European Space Agency has released detailed data from satellite imagery that shows the skyscraper in San Francisco's financial district is continuing to sink at a steady rate … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders: Donald Trump's illegal vote tweets are 'delusional'
Bernie Sanders didn't hold back when it came to Donald Trump's recent conspiracy-laden tweets, which show no signs of abating. Sanders made an appearance on Conan Tuesday night, where the discussion steered toward the President-elect and the ensuing debate over so-called illegal voters having an influence in the election. SEE ALSO: Trump's victory is driving the youth of America to … [Link]
Mashable » Winter is here! Delhi wakes up to season's first foggy morning
Residents of Delhi woke up this morning to a thick layer of fog, the first of what marks the beginning of winter season. People in the Delhi-National Capital Region as well as other places in northern India such as Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab are reporting considerably reduced visibility on the streets, and noticeably cold temperatures. SEE ALSO: Pollution is … [Link]
Mashable » Seal thinks he's a cow and makes a paddock his home
There really is something to be said for stopping and asking for directions. A very lost fur seal turned up in a paddock in rural Australia on Tuesday and National Parks and Wildlife services were perplexed to say the least. SEE ALSO: Baby seal arrested for trespassing After being stumbled-upon by a civilian and her dog, organisation staff were called in … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2355: The Internet, bringing opportunity to so many!
The Dream, and the reality… [Link]
Mashable » 'This Is Us' stages a very unexpected reunion
This recap contains spoilers for This Is Us Season 1, episode 9, titled "The Trip." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out last week's recap. This week’s episode of This Is Us has two kinds of trips for our enjoyment and enlightenment: a road trip to the cabin the family used to visit when the Big … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quitting smoking in your 60s can still boost life expectancy
A new study suggests that it is never too late to stop smoking – and the earlier you give up, the longer you are likely to live [Link]
Mashable » Politician unleashes bizarre whip analogy in response to refugee protesters
Conservative politician George Christensen has been a bad, bad boy on Twitter. Australian parliament was interrupted Wednesday by an estimated 30 protesters, there to demand an end to what they see as the inhumane treatment of refugees. But rather than hear them out, politicians either walked straight out, turned their backs or, in some cases, implied the need for corporeal punishment. … [Link]
Mashable » Liam Payne and Cheryl are having a baby and One Direction fans are losing it
Holy sh*t, this is actually happening. Tuesday night, former One Directiom member Liam Payne and his girlfriend, former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole, attended the Fayre of St James Christmas Carol Concert in London, and after months of speculation, it appears the pair is expecting their first child. SEE ALSO: Now four members of One Direction have solo deals Though the pair … [Link]
Slashdot » India Unveils the World's Largest Solar Power Plant
Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu, India is now home to the world's largest solar plant that adds 648 MW to the country's generating capacity. Previously, the Topaz Solar Farm in California, which was completed two years ago and has a capacity of 550 MW, held the title. Aljazeera reports: The solar plant, built in an impressive eight months, is cleaned every … [Link]
Mashable » Beastie Boys singer designs 'vegan' sneaker for Planned Parenthood
Donald Trump has said American women might just "have to go to another state" to have an abortion. But Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys, otherwise known as Adam Horovitz, is one person who's trying to help women hold onto the right to choose. And he's designing a new sneaker to do it. Proceeds from sales of the Keep x Ad-Rock midtop … [Link]
Mashable » Romney dining with Trump is the ultimate real-life Jim Halpert
Way back in the spring, Mitt Romney called Donald Trump "a fraud" who "lacks the temperament to be president." What a difference a couple of months makes. On Tuesday night, he was spotted at four-star restaurant Jean Georges in New York City having dinner with the president-elect. (On the menu: frog legs, scallops and sirloin.) SEE ALSO: Alec Baldwin returns as … [Link]
Mashable » Exclusive: J.J. Abrams hires 'Outlander' director Anna Foerster for thriller 'Lou'
J.J. Abrams has hired Anna Foerster to direct the dramatic thriller Lou for Paramount Pictures and his production company Bad Robot, Mashable has exclusively learned — a gig that could help catapult the Outlander and Underworld: Blood Wars helmer into contention for bigger action projects down the road. Lou follows a young mother who teams up with a mysterious older woman … [Link]
Mashable » Taco Bell's Cheetos-filled quesadilla is either your idea of heaven or hell
The idiom "one man's trash is another man's treasure" is very applicable to freakish fast food. Especially in the case of Taco Bell's Cheetos Quesadilla, which is sadly (or fortunately, depending on your point of view) only available at the Tex-Mex chain's Philippines store for a limited time. SEE ALSO: Sinister UK Taco Bells put Kit Kats in a quesadilla The … [Link]
Mashable » Amsterdam's night mayor has an alternative for Sydney's lockout laws
Amsterdam and Sydney are polar opposites when it comes to nightlife. While the Dutch capital contains numerous clubs with 24-hour licenses, Australia's largest city has operated strict lockout laws since 2014. Patrons are forbidden from entering licensed venues located in Sydney's city centre after 1:30 a.m., and alcohol service is cut at 3 a.m. on the dot, due to concerns about … [Link]
Slashdot » Muni System Hacker Hit Others By Scanning For Year-Old Java Vulnerability
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The attacker who infected servers and desktop computers at the San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Agency (SFMTA) with ransomware on November 25 apparently gained access to the agency's network by way of a known vulnerability in an Oracle WebLogic server. That vulnerability is similar to the one used to hack a Maryland … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2356: They're here to help…
The Arrival of a new JoT! [Link]
Mashable » 3 big reveals from 'The Flash' installment of the 'Invasion' crossover
This post contains spoilers for Season 3, episode 8 of The Flash, titled "Invasion." Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) finally got some face time with the other superheroes that populate The CW's "Arrowverse" in Tuesday's installment of The Flash, which served as the first part of the network's much-anticipated "Invasion" crossover. In addition to meeting other members of Team Flash besides Barry (Grant … [Link]
Mashable » Guy mistakes jellyfish for a fake breast, hands it in to confused police
Mistaken identity is a helluva thing, particularly when it comes to gelatinous blobs. One Australian man has clearly been reading too many true crime novels, because last Friday, he mistook a washed-up jellyfish for something more sinister — a rogue breast implant. The concerned citizen even took his discovery to local police on the Sunshine Coast. SEE ALSO: Snake 'arrested' after … [Link]
Mashable » People were nuts about guns this Black Friday, FBI data shows
When Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season this year, there was one thing on many people's wish lists. Guns were the hot ticket and interest in firearms on America's biggest shopping day seemed to hit its highest yet. The FBI processed more background checks for gun buyers throughout Black Friday than on any other day, the agency told The … [Link]
Slashdot » Religious Experiences Have Similar Effect On Brain As Taking Drugs, Study Finds
A new study published in the journal Social Neuroscience finds through functional MRI scans that religious and spiritual experiences can trigger reward systems like love and drugs. "These are areas of the brain that seem like they should be involved in religious and spiritual experience. But yet, religious neuroscience is such a young field — and there are very few … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Trudeau's love fest with environmentalists ends with tar sands pipeline approvals
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has approved two of three controversial oil pipelines that, if built, could knock Canada off its course to meeting its climate change commitments, opponents say. Trudeau on Tuesday signed off on Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline as well as Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline, both of which would carry crude oil from Canada's tar sands region in … [Link]
Mashable » How to save Instagram posts without taking a screenshot
Instagram made some big changes recently and it has some people confused about how screenshots work in the app. In short, users will only be notified when you screenshot the app's new disappearing messages or a photo from a person's story. The app will not notify users when people screenshot photos in their main feed or from someone's profile. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » Holding Shift + F10 During Windows 10 Updates Opens Root CLI, Bypasses BitLocker
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BleepingComputer: Windows security expert and infrastructure trainer Sami Laiho says that by holding SHIFT + F10 while a Windows 10 computer is installing a new OS build, an attacker can open a command-line interface with SYSTEM privileges. This CLI debugging interface also grants the attacker full access to the computer's hard drive data, … [Link]
Mashable » 30 boring gifts that everyone secretly wants
Gift giving can be a fun excuse to get a friend a wacky or lavish gift they wouldn't normally buy. However, it can also be an excuse to give them something more practical that they'd never get around to buying. Because everyone secretly loves boring stuff. Here are 30 boring, practical gifts that everybody could use. 1All Purpose Kitchen Knife 
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Mashable » Dak Prescott beats out every athlete in Cyber Monday jersey sales
Dak Prescott went from draft pick to starting quarterback to rookie phenom in a matter of months. And if there were any doubts about Prescott's meteoric rise to NFL fan favorite, Cyber Monday just confirmed it. Prescott's No. 4 Dallas Cowboys jersey was the No. 1 selling player jersey on sports retail site Fanatics during Cyber Monday. Not just the No. … [Link]
Mashable » Cheeky rare bird moves traffic cones around, tricking dumb humans
What was thought to be bewitched traffic cones has been revealed to be nature at its cheekiest. Much like the final act in a episode of Scooby Doo, the mystery of the moving neon road guides was actually the work of a mischievous little bird. Road workers at New Zealand's Milford Sound, a popular destination for sightseers, became increasingly puzzled … [Link]
Mashable » Computer software reveals the average face of a mass murderer
What does the average gunman in America look like? By merging together the head shots of 39 shooters from mass shootings from the past 34 years, the legal site FederalCharges.com revealed the average gunman (they are usually men) isn't too distinguishable. SEE ALSO: Here's the anti-drone gun of your Rambo fantasies The site tracked down the photos and then "averaged" the … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Is Bringing Games Like Pac-Man, Space Invaders To Messenger and Your News Feed
Facebook is launching Instant Games, "a new HTML5 cross-platform gaming experience" that is available on Messenger and Facebook News Feed for both mobile and web users. Since they're built on the HTML5 mobile web standard, the games load in seconds and don't need to be downloaded. Instant Games is available in 30 countries and launches with 17 games "from classic … [Link]
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