John Gordon Ross

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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 » Facebook is developing AI to bust 'offensive' Live video: report

Friday 2 December 23:35:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305024%2fap_16320621988661Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has long been vigilant about keeping your News Feed free of "inappropriate" content. That's relatively simple when you're talking about material that can be reviewed in full after it's posted — but what happens if something goes wrong during a livestream?  A new initiative is reportedly in the works to build up the social network's flagging system for offensive content … [Link]

Mashable » Comedian casually grills Eric Trump on flight to Scotland

Friday 2 December 23:21:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305506%2ff1ba613d7c6c414baa0c847fc758e168Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s always interesting to see who you'll be sitting next to on a plane, right? Well imagine how Mohammed Amer felt when fate (and his chosen airline) sat him right beside the Eric Trump. When the Arab-American standup comedian boarded his plane at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey Wednesday and saw that the president-elect's son was his seat mate, … [Link]

Slashdot » Reuters Built An Algorithm That Can Identify Real News On Twitter

Friday 2 December 23:20:00 UTC 2016

Reuters has built an algorithm called News Tracer that flags and verifies breaking news on Twitter. The algorithm weeds through all 500 million tweets that are posted on a daily basis to "sort real news from spam, nonsense, ads, and noise," writes Corinne Iozzio via Popular Science: In development since 2014, reports the Columbia Journalism Review, News Tracer's work starts … [Link]

Mashable » Fill out this job application form to be considered for Trump's cabinet

Friday 2 December 23:10:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305656%2ftrump-holding-appFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident-elect Trump is filling his cabinet with a who's who of rich crazy people. From Chief Strategist Steve Bannon to Jeff Sessions, his pick for attorney general, each one of Trump's selections seems to come with more than a handful of scandals and conflicts. Trump's pick for National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, for example, owns a lobbying organization that has received … [Link]

Slashdot » Foxconn Employee Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence For Stealing 5,700 iPhones Worth $1.5 Million

Friday 2 December 22:40:00 UTC 2016

A Taiwanese Foxconn manager faces a stiff prison sentence after he stole 5,700 iPhones from his employer, and went to sell them for $1.56 million. The Next Web reports: Foxconn is a tech manufacturing giant. It makes a lot of things, including laptops for HP, phones for Apple, games consoles for Sony, and its workers so depressed it has to … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer might play IRL Barbie for a Sony movie

Friday 2 December 22:39:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305564%2f58af476fffc24ae1a669c87da100c725Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Lego vs. Barbie debate is as old and divisive as Backstreet vs. N*Sync, and now both toys will have feature films to fight with: Sony is developing a live-action Barbie comedy, and is in talks with Amy Schumer to portray the toy heroine, Mashable has confirmed. SEE ALSO: Amy Schumer responds to criticism of her contentious 'Formation' video Though no … [Link]

Popular Science » Mushroom furniture, space balloons, and more

Friday 2 December 22:30:06 UTC 2016

Science Our favorite science images of the week Our favorite images from this week in science, health, and technology news. [Link]

Mashable » Tougher, Better, Faster, Stretchier: The technology behind clothing and fabric

Friday 2 December 22:29:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f293668%2fleadimageFeed-tw Feed-fbThe clothes on your back don’t just make you look good. They keep you warm and dry, make movement easier and make your life better.    Fabric technology has a huge impact your day-to-day. From early advances with chemistry that gave us synthetic fabrics to treatments that are revolutionizing the idea of what clothing can do, textile tech is expanding to … [Link]

Mashable » Barack Obama would at least do better in digital media than Rory Gilmore

Friday 2 December 22:26:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305627%2fd74875b5b7df43c4a69b9ab694b890eaFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Friday, Mic released an article called "Obama considering post-presidential media career, sources say."  Even though the article contains a statement from White House communications director Jen Psaki in which she states, "While the president will remain actively engaged in inspiring young people and he is interested in the changing ways people consume information, he has no plans to get into … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, there are legit ways to make money without leaving your house

Friday 2 December 22:07:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305516%2fap123424728Feed-tw Feed-fbWhether you’re a stay-at-home parent, college student, or just looking to pay down your debt, we could all use some extra cash.  While we could find a part-time gig, like driving for Uber, or start earning a passive income through affiliate marketing, wouldn’t be it nice if you were able to make some fast cash from the friendly confines of your … [Link]

Mashable » One Direction sock puppet remake is a bittersweet reminder of the good old days

Friday 2 December 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23122%2fhmonedirectionnologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbOne Direction's 3D concert film, One Direction: This Is Us, hit theaters in 2013, but you may still be watching it to mourn the breakup of the British boy band. No judgement. But instead of 3D, wouldn't you rather see Harry Styles and One Direction as sock puppets? Thought so. That's why our CineFix series, Homemade Movies, remade the entire movie … [Link]

Slashdot » Stephen Hawking: Automation and AI Is Going To Decimate Middle Class Jobs

Friday 2 December 22:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: In a column in The Guardian, the world-famous physicist wrote that "the automation of factories has already decimated jobs in traditional manufacturing, and the rise of artificial intelligence is likely to extend this job destruction deep into the middle classes, with only the most caring, creative or supervisory roles remaining." He … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber covers Taylor Swift again and could it spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E?

Friday 2 December 21:38:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29748%2fbiebertaylorFeed-tw Feed-fbJustin Bieber has, yet again, used his angelic voice to sing the song of one Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. "I Knew You Were Trouble," specifically. Now it is our duty to ask, what do mean, Justin? SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber is '90 percent sure' Instagram is for the devil Who even likes taylor swift? A video posted by Justin Bieber Updates™ … [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' to close out the year with John Cena, Casey Affleck

Friday 2 December 21:38:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305548%2f0adfdfdb053849ac84a36c24fe8a3c62Feed-tw Feed-fbTis the season to be a Saturday Night Live newbie, as the show will welcome first-time hosts Casey Affleck and John Cena in the coming weeks before the holidays. Cena will host on Dec. 10 with Maren Morris, and Affleck will make his hosting debut alongside musical guest Chance the Rapper on the Dec. 17 midseason finale. Before that, Emma Stone … [Link]

Mashable » You're blocked! How to get The Donald to block you on Twitter

Friday 2 December 21:30:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305001%2fceb5903a82954f20a0d8e36c36886071Feed-tw Feed-fbCommon life goals include starting a business, living on a beach or atop a mountain, obtaining a college degree, and, if a recent Twitter search is to be believed, getting President-elect Donald Trump to block you on Twitter.  A lot of people have taken it upon themselves to poke the orange-tinged bear until he decides he no longer wants to see … [Link]

Mashable » The list of musicians supporting #NoDAPL reads like a festival lineup

Friday 2 December 21:27:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305510%2fmusiciansFeed-tw Feed-fbAn array of more than 120 musicians are voicing their support for the Dakota Access Pipeline protesters. British rock star Kate Nash is leading the effort to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, environmentalists and other protesters who have been at the center of a dispute over an area slated to be used in the Dakota Access Pipeline. SEE ALSO: Drone … [Link]

Mashable » Trevor Noah has a lesson on how to talk to conservatives

Friday 2 December 21:23:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29792%2fdate-nn-topic.00_00_47_16.still002Feed-tw Feed-fbTrevor Noah channeled his inner Jon Stewart as he tried to bridge the gap between left and right with conservative host Tomi Lahren.  Lahren, whose risen to online fame with videos highly critical of Black Lives Matter,  compared the movement to the Ku Klux Klan.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Black Lives Matter, Daily Show, Tomi Lahren, and Trevor Noah [Link]

Slashdot » Lawyer Sues 20-Year-Old Student Who Gave a Bad Yelp Review, Loses Badly

Friday 2 December 21:20:00 UTC 2016

20-year-old Lan Cai was in a car crash this summer, after she was plowed into by a drunk driver and broke two bones in her lower back. She didn't know how to navigate her car insurance and prove damages, so she reached out for legal help. Things didn't go as one would have liked, initially, as ArsTechnica documents:The help she … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 athletes who gained the most Instagram followers in 2016

Friday 2 December 21:18:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f303832%2f1730b01255fa4d258c0488f848ac87f8Feed-tw Feed-fbAs 2016 winds down, the folks at Instagram found a way to rank the world's top athletes on one, uniform statistic — social media popularity.  This has been a year many people would like to forget. But if you're tired of reading about metaphors for it (which you can find here and here and everywhere, really), this list might help you … [Link]

Mashable » Did J. Cole just diss Kanye West?

Friday 2 December 21:16:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305201%2fhttps---blueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com-uploads-card-image-232700-jcoleFeed-tw Feed-fbSurprise—J. Cole is back.  In October, the North Carolina rapper announced that he would be disappearing for a bit. Fans were disappointed, only to have their emotions flip after an unexpected album, called 4 Your Eyez Only, was uncovered on iTunes preorder for a release next week  The first track to drop from the project is "False Prophets," after hearing the … [Link]

Mashable » A dreaded carbon time bomb lurks beneath your feet

Friday 2 December 21:16:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305351%2fnasaco2Feed-tw Feed-fbThere are many uncertainties when it comes to global warming, from how quickly the planet's ice sheets will melt to how global leaders will enact rapid emissions cuts. One nagging scientific uncertainty concerns a rather unsexy topic: the soil. As in, the ground beneath your feet.  There is growing concern that terrestrial soils, which are the Earth's largest reservoir of carbon … [Link]

Mashable » A confused Chris Pratt seems to think Jennifer Lawrence is in his photos

Friday 2 December 21:08:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29757%2fdb7b8cc887074a0a97701f0f2250e85cFeed-tw Feed-fbPassengers co-stars Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence have both proven themselves to be quite the goofs in the past. And now, they're doing some goofs together. Well, sort of. Pratt has been chronicling the film's press tour on social media, and fans apparently pointed out that he wasn't sharing any photos with J. Law. So, Pratt responded by posting some photos … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter field day: Barack Obama digital media company edition

Friday 2 December 20:55:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305470%2fgettyimages-118186430Feed-tw Feed-fbOn December 2, 2016, the internet was gifted the ultimate Friday afternoon Twitter story: Barack Obama has reportedly considered starting a digital media company once he's no longer president. This is the Platonic ideal of a story for media people to riff on. It is the Breaking-Bad-meth-purity-level of a media riff story. SEE ALSO: Yep, it's true: Facebook Collections, a competitor … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Calls Out AT&T, Verizon For 'Zero Rating' Their Own Video Apps

Friday 2 December 20:40:00 UTC 2016

U.S. regulators are calling out AT&T and Verizon for exempting their own video apps from data caps on customers' smartphones. The FCC has sent letters to the country's biggest wireless carriers saying the way they handle the practice, known as "zero rating," can hurt competition and consumers. From a report on ZDNet: AT&T launched DirecTV Now earlier this week. AT&T … [Link]

Popular Science » High school students cheaply reproduced a drug that sells for $750 a dose

Friday 2 December 20:36:17 UTC 2016

Sydney Grammar School Chemistry Students Health Martin Shkreli has responded. Students at Sydney Grammar School recreate compound in drug whose price last year increased 5000 percent. [Link]

Mashable » Your weekend in esports: Watch 'Rocket League,' 'CS:GO' and 'Street Fighter V'

Friday 2 December 20:35:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304335%2fda625987c9bd4b9b8ec3ce04f341cae9Feed-tw Feed-fbEsports tournaments are happening all the time, and it can be tough to keep track of everything going on in the world of professional competitive gaming. Each week, Mashable rounds up the best and biggest tournaments in esports to let you know when they're going down, and where to catch all the action.  This weekend, you're looking at the biggest Street … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » GitHub Launches Preview of Organization Membership APIs

Friday 2 December 20:32:22 UTC 2016

GitHub recently opened preview access to its Organization Membership APIs. The preview is a combination of new endpoints and changes to existing endpoints that allow users to better administer GitHub organizations and repositories. During the preview, GitHub may make changes to API methods based on developer feedback. [Link]

Mashable » Passengers on this shark expedition got more than they bargained for

Friday 2 December 20:28:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29753%2fsite_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThis dramatic footage was captured by student Haylee Weber on the Calypso Star Charter expedition in South Australia. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Australia, Australian Animals, Wildlife, and Shark Attacks [Link]

Mashable » This controversial website is targeting 'radical' left-wing academics

Friday 2 December 20:23:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304218%2fgettyimages-457173390__1_Feed-tw Feed-fbFreedom of speech and thought are, in theory, what drives academia — and a new website is drawing criticism for threatening those virtues. Professor Watchlist rounds up the names of scholars from around the U.S. it deems "radical" and places them on a so-called watch list with their photographs and identities listed alongside their names.  Created by the conservative nonprofit Turning … [Link]

Mashable » The sun is your dad

Friday 2 December 20:21:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305267%2f536e1732957546e3bfe4746c106c60c6Feed-tw Feed-fbThe sun looks like a proud, happy dad with a huge smile in new photos beamed back to Earth by a sun-staring spacecraft.  The new images — taken by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory — show various features of the sun coincidentally coming together to look just like a face with a crooked smile and male-patterned baldness. SEE ALSO: New photo of … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez is the reigning queen of Instagram

Friday 2 December 20:19:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29788%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe pop star has over 100 million followers, unseating Taylor Swift.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Social Media, Instagram, Selena Gomez, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Cute animals, musical numbers and tearjerkers abound in 2016's top viral ads

Friday 2 December 20:13:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304394%2f7731cf5277b04f67aaf413ff9f5bbeeeFeed-tw Feed-fbAdorable critters, elaborate song-and-dance routines, tearjerking tales of inspiration — these are the staples of advertising virality, and each was in abundant supply among this year's most-shared commercials. Video tracking firm Unruly tallied up some of 2016's biggest hits from around the world in its annual ranking released this week. Topping out the list, unsurprisingly, is British department story John Lewis' … [Link]

Slashdot » Climate Change Will Stir 'Unimaginable' Refugee Crisis, Says Military

Friday 2 December 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Citing military experts, The Guardian is reporting that if the rise in global warming is held under 2 degrees Celsius, there still could be a major humanitarian crisis to sort out. From the report: Climate change is set to cause a refugee crisis of "unimaginable scale," according to senior military figures, who warn that global warming is the greatest security … [Link]

Mashable » In a first for Star Wars, 'Rogue One' clips and opening scenes revealed

Friday 2 December 19:57:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305303%2frogue-one-jyn-ersoFeed-tw Feed-fbFor those viewers who labored to the end end of a Twitter livestream plagued with audio problems, Lucasfilm dropped a surprise Friday: an exclusive clip from Rogue One: A Star Wars story. It was the second clip in two days, the first appearing on the Tonight Show Wednesday night. Actual advance clips from the movie, rather than trailers, is a first … [Link]

Mashable » Rascally stranger returns a long lost ID, complete with a devious explanation

Friday 2 December 19:47:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29768%2fbb13134943cf4a959185085355bb0286Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s pretty rare for a lost driver license to turn up a year after it goes missing. However, Christina Egan experienced such fortune thanks to a mysterious and hilarious 21-year-old. Egan, a recent graduate of Columbia University, shared a photo on Facebook yesterday of a cheeky thank you note and her old ID that she received in the mail. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Mysterious bread sponge is desperately trying to be 'the dress'

Friday 2 December 19:41:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29775%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_2.18.03_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAnother day, another person trying to stir up as big a controversy as "the dress." Twitter user Craig Stone uploaded a photo posing a new, potentially polarizing question.  SEE ALSO: Attention staff: The portal to hell in our office kitchen is merely a distraction from the real issues We present to you a question: is this bread or a sponge? Forget … [Link]

Mashable » Yep, it's true: Facebook Collections, a competitor to Snapchat Discover, is on the way

Friday 2 December 19:39:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305424%2ffb-snapchat-headerFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is coming for Snapchat—specifically, Snapchat Discover—via the development of a new publisher program, according to a Business Insider report published Friday. A source familiar with the program's development has also confirmed its existence to Mashable. The social network is reportedly asking publishers to create more content for them within a new feature called Collections.  The feature would include curated stories … [Link]

Mashable » 'Rogue One,' 'Doctor Strange' make the Oscar VFX contenders short-list

Friday 2 December 19:38:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305214%2f09faa575db2448c4902ebe72da6d8e4cFeed-tw Feed-fbRogue One is in the running to win at least one Oscar, as the Star Wars spinoff is among 20 contenders to advance for a visual effects award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Friday. The prize has roots dating back to the first ceremony in 1928 (Wings won it, along with Best Picture and virtually everything else) … [Link]

Mashable » It was a bit too easy for this woman to convince her husband she adopted a coyote

Friday 2 December 19:30:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29762%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_12.43.48_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbConvincing your husband that you brought a wild coyote into your home should not be an easy prank. And yet. Kayla Eby, a woman living in Oregon — where, granted, there are a lot of coyotes — was able to pull off this barking good gag quite easily. All she needed was a quick Photoshop job and a few pro-coyote text … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert takes on the horror of Trump's mass-texting capabilities

Friday 2 December 19:21:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29750%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_11.56.05_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Welp, this is really happening. In case you've buried your computer and haven't heard (which we understand), starting Jan. 20, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump can send unblockable mass-text messages to all Americans. Last night, Stephen Colbert tackled the distressing news on The Late Show, and in true Colbert fashion, it's hilarious. "The only person I would trust less with that … [Link]

Mashable » Woman hung 10,000 rainbow Christmas lights to protest a homophobic neighbor

Friday 2 December 19:20:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29732%2f1e759fd17cba4159929a8a3654095c7aFeed-tw Feed-fbThis week has shown a trend of Americans trumping hate with love in the form of rainbow flags. Mike Pence's D.C. neighbors' have been hanging rainbow flags on their houses to protest his homophobic views, and about 20 residents of a Michigan neighborhood hung pride flags after a neighbor expressed distaste for them. Lexi Magnusson, 34, is following suit – but with … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Commits Millions to Help Silicon Valley's Have-Nots

Friday 2 December 19:20:00 UTC 2016

Facebook wants to be a better corporate citizen, which is perhaps why on Friday it announced a partnership with local community organizations near its headquarters in which it will initially commit $20 million towards making affordable housing, job training, and legal services available to more people in the area. From a report on Fortune: A few groups have signed up … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon just unveiled its most impressive tech yet, and it's an actual truck

Friday 2 December 19:07:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305198%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_1.22.55_pmFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon latest innovation is… a truck.  The tech company will haul insane amounts of data in its Amazon Snowmobile, a truck that Amazon Web Services unveiled on Wednesday.  If you saw the Snowmobile on the highway, you'd just think it was a regular old truck. But the Snowmobile is actually a "45-foot long ruggedized shipping container, pulled by a semi-trailer truck."  … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Has WebRTC Proven That No One Cares About Communications Service Interoperability?

Friday 2 December 19:01:02 UTC 2016

The standard Web technology for voice and video telephony — WebRTC or Web Real Time Communications — turned five earlier this year. Support for WebRTC can be found in most modern-day browsers as well as many open source development tools (like React and Crosswalk). As a result, companies that want to enable their apps for voice and video communications do … [Link]

Popular Science » Jobs at Popular Science: Now Hiring Writers, Editors, and More

Friday 2 December 19:00:00 UTC 2016

Come Work For Us Tout Thumbnail SciencePopular Science is hiring a bunch of journalists. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Pissed off wedding guests hold up flight when their friends can't get on

Friday 2 December 18:51:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305059%2f2016_2f02_2f05_2f7d_2fap_09092909.46dafFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Indian airline learned the hard way not to piss off a gaggle of stressed out wedding guests.  A domestic flight in India had to delay its departure by 90 minutes Friday morning after a "technical glitch" resulted in overbooking passengers, blocking some of the roughly 80 wedding goers from getting on the flight. Guests who had boarded the plane and … [Link]

Mashable » Stoned teen sends priceless email to her teacher after wisdom tooth surgery

Friday 2 December 18:50:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304873%2fkevinFeed-tw Feed-fbTeens high on pain killers after getting their wisdom teeth pulled out of their face will never fail to provide hilarious situations.  19-year-old Abby Jo Hamele had her wisdom teeth extracted recently. If you've ever had some teeth removed, you'll know pain medication that makes you kind of loopy is usually prescribed.  During her drug-induced daze, Hamele managed to email one … [Link]

Popular Science » Gut microbes may play a role in Parkinson's disease

Friday 2 December 18:47:01 UTC 2016

Health A mouse study suggests the brain disease may have ties to the gut A new study out this week in the journal Cell, researchers found that changes in the amount and type of microbes in a person’s gut may be involved in determining whether… [Link]

Mashable » The future president is blocking people on Twitter like there's no tomorrow

Friday 2 December 18:40:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305148%2ftrumpbFeed-tw Feed-fbSince winning this year's presidential election the talk of the 2016 Twitter-sphere, Donald Trump, is heavily utilizing the site's block feature. It appears that the controversial tweeter has decided if he sees anyone badmouthing him or disagreeing with his policies on his favorite social media site, he will simply hit the digital "you're fired" button, dismissing the unwanted followers from his … [Link]

Slashdot » Free TV-Show Streaming Hurts Online Sales, Research Finds

Friday 2 December 18:40:00 UTC 2016

New research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that online piracy is not the only worry for TV distributors. Based on Downton Abbey streaming and sales data provided by PBS, as reported by TorrentFreak, the researchers find that free legal streams can significantly reduce download sales. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that free streaming options should be banned. From the report: … [Link]

Mashable » Feds to AT&T and Verizon: Your free data deals violate net neutrality

Friday 2 December 18:39:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305052%2f2015_2f06_2f12_2fca_2fnetneutrali.a2c7fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe government's most important media regulator just sent a clear message to America's biggest wireless companies: Your free data streaming programs are a violation of net neutrality.  The question, though: Will it matter? In letters to AT&T and Verizon sent Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission made it clear to the telecom giants that their free streaming programs are a violation of … [Link]

Mashable » Surprise wintery beverage debuts at Starbucks today

Friday 2 December 18:04:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29747%2f598decf93b0043cf897cf8ce07f847fbFeed-tw Feed-fbStarbucks customers have been enjoying the 2016 holiday cups for nearly a month now – and the coffee company just launched a hot new winter beverage to accompany them. Starting Dec. 2, Starbucks stores will offer their newest drink: Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa. SEE ALSO: After last year's drama, Starbucks unveils holiday cups designed by 13 women Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa is, "made with … [Link]

Slashdot » Fake Apple Chargers Fail Safety Tests

Friday 2 December 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Investigators have warned consumers they face potentially fatal risks after 99% of fake Apple chargers failed a basic safety test. From a report on BBC: Trading Standards, which commissioned the checks, said counterfeit electrical goods bought online were an "unknown entity." Of 400 counterfeit chargers, only three were found to have enough insulation to protect against electric shocks. It comes … [Link]

Mashable » The Anti-Defamation League was surprised to find its ads appearing on Breitbart

Friday 2 December 17:49:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304942%2fap_16281543448823Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Anti-Defamation League has been one of the most outspoken critics of Donald Trump's appointment of Breitbart chairman Stephen Bannon to a top White House post. So it came as a surprise to the Jewish anti-bigotry group this week when it discovered that it actually numbered among the far-right news site's advertisers. SEE ALSO: Activist's Twitter campaign prompts advertisers to flee … [Link]

Mashable » Are you the owner of this dog wearing a sweater and blue pants?

Friday 2 December 17:45:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29742%2f40542d5eb6444238a106c10da678b073Feed-tw Feed-fbHas your dog gone missing? If so, was your dog last seen wearing a sweater and blue pants? Yesterday afternoon, the Bellevue, Washington police department tweeted a photo of a missing dog that has been climbing in retweets. SEE ALSO: Dog's new haircut bears strong resemblance to '90s Justin Timberlake In their description, they mentioned that the dog was "wearing a … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Nye hosts modernized Telethon in support of National Parks

Friday 2 December 17:30:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f303852%2fbill_nye-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbThe National Park Foundation and Mashable joined forces on #GivingTuesday for a Facebook Live "View-A-Thon"to benefit America’s national parks and educate audiences about the impact of climate change on the National Park System. Science wiz and Find Your Park Centennial Ambassador Bill Nye hosted the modern take on the telethon, conducting demonstrations and taking questions during the live event. Along with … [Link]

Mashable » New element names are the scientific equivalent of dad jokes

Friday 2 December 17:29:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304806%2fgettyimages-504246384_720Feed-tw Feed-fbGreat news, chemistry geeks — the four new elements added to the periodic table last December have finally received their permanent names. On Wednesday, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) announced that the names for the new elements — with atomic numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118 — have officially been accepted, thus completing the periodic table's seventh … [Link]

Mashable » General Tso's chicken inventor dies at 98

Friday 2 December 17:28:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304884%2fgtchickenFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s been a rough week for food pioneers. First the creator of the Big Mac passed away, and now General Tso's chicken inventor Peng Chang-kuei died at age 98, reports Taiwan News.  A photo posted by Seiyu Hosono (@seiyuhosono) on Dec 1, 2016 at 9:08am PST SEE ALSO: McDonald's Big Mac inventor dies at 98 The sticky, spicy dish is widely … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Europe’s green energy policy is a disaster for the environment

Friday 2 December 17:25:25 UTC 2016

The EU's massive renewable energy drive is backfiring and its proposed solutions are just greenwashing, say campaigners [Link]

Slashdot » Russia Says Foreign Spies Plan Cyber Attack On Banking System

Friday 2 December 17:20:00 UTC 2016

Russia said on Friday it had uncovered a plot by foreign spy agencies to sow chaos in Russia's banking system via a coordinated wave of cyber attacks and fake social media reports about banks going bust. From a report on Reuters: Russia's domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB), said that the servers to be used in the alleged … [Link]

Mashable » How to have a sustainable holiday season and help make the world a better place

Friday 2 December 16:58:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f301768%2fchristmas-tree-1081826_1920Feed-tw Feed-fbThe planet needs our help.    According to the United Nations, less than 3 percent of the Earth’s water is drinkable, one in nine people in the world today are undernourished and some 103 million youth worldwide lack basic literacy skills.    But by doing our part and starting at home, we can all make a difference. From deep economic chasms … [Link]

New Scientist – News » ESA approves 2020 ExoMars rover despite crash earlier this year

Friday 2 December 16:57:02 UTC 2016

Putting aside the dramatic loss of the Schiaparelli lander in October and concerns about cost, ESA member states voted to go ahead with the next part of the life-hunting ExoMars mission [Link]

Popular Science » No one really knows how to name exoplanets

Friday 2 December 16:46:28 UTC 2016

Space Naming new worlds is a confusing mess As more planets are discovered beyond our solar system, they all need names. But they usually end up with several, leading to a jumbled mess. [Link]

Mashable » Little girl struggles to read the word 'who' and still just can't

Friday 2 December 16:43:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29731%2freadingFeed-tw Feed-fbAll learning should take place in a supportive and non-judgemental environment, but sometimes kids are just too damn cute to take seriously. Twitter user @Lexusxoxoxoxo shared an adorable video of her little sister learning to read, and really struggling over the word, "who." Though she definitely gets the 'W' sound, the little girl seems to have a little trouble keeping her … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Knows What You're Streaming

Friday 2 December 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Facebook is gathering information about the shows Roku and Apple TV owners are streaming. The company then uses the Facebook profile linked to the same IP addresses to tailor the commercials that are shown to individual users. From a report on Bloomberg: For the past few weeks, the social network says, it's been targeting ads to people streaming certain shows … [Link]

Mashable » Distracted driving kills, so why don’t more apps have driver warnings?

Friday 2 December 16:31:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f293961%2fap_208687260698Feed-tw Feed-fbFatalities on American roadways are on the rise and smartphones may be at least partially to blame, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Deaths on American roadways increased 7.2 percent percent in 2015, according to the group, representing the biggest single-year increase since 1966. SEE ALSO: Man instantly regrets driving close to a hungry hungry hippo Exactly what … [Link]

Mashable » Mum leaves the room for one minute and all hell breaks loose

Friday 2 December 16:28:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29741%2fbd81c8d2cdd14c8e9f4ad82c1c1f6aa2Feed-tw Feed-fb If you leave children unattended for even a moment they're bound to get into something. The mum in this clip left her kids for the time it took her to put in her contacts, which was clearly more than enough. When she returned she found both her kids completely covered in Sudocrem, an antiseptic ointment. The mum says that it … [Link]

Mashable » DJ Earworm's 2016 'United State of Pop' mashup has finally arrived

Friday 2 December 16:26:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29737%2f83217ef75b5447dbafe47b00022d257dFeed-tw Feed-fb Each December, DJ Earworm smushes the year's hottest hits together in a way that somehow ends up sounding really good.  This year, he had several Rihanna songs to work with, so his 2016 mashup is particularly delightful. Good luck getting it out of your head. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29663%2fthumbemptyThe intersection of immigration and esports Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29734%2f3c38dc2d68434136b0b122c81ca3d3a3Kristen Stewart is a terrible driver in the new Rolling Stones … [Link]

Popular Science » Don't think you're sexist? Sorry, we all are.

Friday 2 December 16:04:43 UTC 2016

Science You might think you support equality, but your subconscious has other ideas What exactly is unconscious gender bias and why do we have it? [Link]

Mashable » Man catches a catfish that, simply put, is f*cking huge

Friday 2 December 16:00:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29729%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fstory_2fthumbnail_2f29729_2f25851cc49a734936910db76f1449dcd8Feed-tw Feed-fbThe word "fish" doesn't do this creature justice. "Loch Ness Monster" or "small whale" might be more appropriate for this 112-pound catfish caught in the Northeast Cape Fear River in North Carolina. SEE ALSO: Teens who drifted out to sea on inflatable toys rescued by fishermen On the day before Thanksgiving, Riahn Brewington found this monstrous catfish.  Brewington told a North … [Link]

Mashable » Watch dogs try cat toys for the first time

Friday 2 December 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28961%2fdogs-try-cat-toys-jw-cleanFeed-tw Feed-fbWe humans have developed very specific toys to entertain and occupy our feline companions. But what do dogs think about these toys? We wanted to find out. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Try Guys, Buzzfeed, Pom, and Griffon Bruxellois [Link]

Slashdot » Taking a Stand Against Unofficial Ubuntu Images

Friday 2 December 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Canonical isn't pleased with cloud providers who are publishing broken, insecure images of Ubuntu despite being notified several times. In a blogpost, Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu, and the Executive Chairman and VP, Product Strategy at Canonical, made the situation public for all to see. An excerpt from the blog post: We are currently in dispute with a European … [Link]

Mashable » 5 'Hamilton Mixtape' songs to play on repeat

Friday 2 December 15:56:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304743%2f0def5f6d622c464d8b1ba3c5db8ce237Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Hamilton Mixtape is here and will make you believe in America. Lin-Manuel Miranda's collaborative compilation of Hamilton covers features artists from various musical genres, but like the show and the country that inspired it, it brings them together.  SEE ALSO: 'Hamilton Mixtape' releases killer new tunes with a cameo from Lin-Manuel Miranda Obviously we endorse listening to the whole thing, … [Link]

Mashable » 12 gifts for your kinda-sorta-not-quite boyfriend or girlfriend

Friday 2 December 15:54:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29451%2fgettyimages-615894700Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — So, you've been seeing each other for a while. You're not quite sure if they're your boyfriend or girlfriend and you're not quite ready to pop the question.  As you ruminate your relationship status — or lack thereof — the universe deals you a blow. The holidays. Sure, the holidays are fine when you're loved up and able to … [Link]

Mashable » This interactive office lobby changes shapes as people walk by

Friday 2 December 15:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29738%2fsitethumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbMassive art installations in lobbies are becoming a huge trend. This one is at Viacom and would have anyone getting into work earlier.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Art, Interactive Lobby, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Kristen Stewart is a terrible driver in the new Rolling Stones video

Friday 2 December 15:34:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29734%2f3c38dc2d68434136b0b122c81ca3d3a3Feed-tw Feed-fb Kristen Stewart stars in the Rolling Stones' new "Ride 'Em On Down" video playing, well, Kristen Stewart. The actress picks up a six pack and heads off on a joy ride in a muscle car in some sort of apocalyptic scenario where the only survivors are Kristen Stewart, some rough-looking dude in a cop car and a zebra. No shoes … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix now lets you download and chill and it's awesome

Friday 2 December 15:32:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304001%2fnetflix_2Feed-tw Feed-fb We're back! Thanksgiving is over here in the U.S. and so MashTalk returns.  Yours truly, Mashable Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff and Tech Editor Pete Pachal turned to a couple of big tech stories in the digital realm, especially one involving Netflix. SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Netflix downloads As you may already know, Netflix finally announced downloads … [Link]

Mashable » The 7 most impressive social good innovations from November

Friday 2 December 15:30:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304695%2finnovations_nov_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbInnovation is necessary in the fight toward social progress. Socially conscious inventions have a crucial impact on the world at large, but they often make the biggest difference for vulnerable communities. For people facing inequality around the globe — like those living in poverty — these innovations can be game-changers, helping to tackle problems that directly threaten their survival. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump gets crafty with scotch tape on his ties

Friday 2 December 15:30:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304709%2ftieFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Nothing to see here, just a post poking fun at the fact that the billionaire President-elect of the United States apparently scotch tapes his ties.  SEE ALSO: Julian Assange is so bored he's making his cat wear fancy ties Here, look: Donald Trump's tie is held together with scotch tape, not unlike our fragile democracy https://t.co/wV5zCEqbk0 pic.twitter.com/q5SzpyO5T5 — GQ … [Link]

Popular Science » Reuters built a bot that can identify real news on Twitter

Friday 2 December 15:22:57 UTC 2016

Technology Who says AI can’t spot fake news? News Tracer, a new AI tool in the Reuters newsroom, is trained to spot real news from the Twitter minefield. [Link]

Slashdot » UK Homes Lose Internet Access After Cyber-Attack

Friday 2 December 15:20:00 UTC 2016

More than 100,000 people in the UK have had their internet access cut after a string of service providers were hit by what is believed to be a coordinated cyber-attack, taking the number affected in Europe up to about a million. From a report on The Guardian, shared by reader JoshTops: TalkTalk, one of Britain's biggest service providers, the Post … [Link]

Mashable » Stop using that cheap Apple charger

Friday 2 December 15:19:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304732%2fchargersFeed-tw Feed-fbA third-party charger for Apple gadgets may be a lot cheaper than the ones hanging off shelves at the Apple Store, but a vast majority of those chargers aren't safe, a new study has concluded. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), a UK association representing trading standards professionals, has tested 400 counterfeit chargers for Apple products, the BBC reported Friday. The … [Link]

Mashable » Sasha Obama slays as she raps along with Chance the Rapper

Friday 2 December 15:19:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304668%2fb9cb7d2a49234ef7a87373bc04ccccedFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Chance the Rapper is no stranger to the White House. In fact, he's been there three times alone in the past year. SEE ALSO: President Obama's daughter mercilessly trolled him on Snapchat During the 94th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree, Chance performed the track "Sunday Candy"— much to the delight of one member of the audience in … [Link]

Slashdot » Four New Elements Finally Get Their Official Names, Added To Periodic Table

Friday 2 December 14:40:00 UTC 2016

Scientists have updated the periodic table to add four new elements, namely: Nihonium, Moscovium, Tennessine and Oganesson. The super-heavy elements discovered by scientists from Japan, Russia, and America, complete the seventh row of the table. Their inclusion also marks the first additions since 2011. From an article on University Herald: Now that the new elements have their names, the seventh … [Link]

Slashdot » US Economy Added 178,000 Jobs in November; Unemployment Rate Drops To 4.6 Percent

Friday 2 December 14:00:00 UTC 2016

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in November, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent from 4.9 percent the previous month, according to new government data released (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source) Friday morning. From a report on the Washington Post: Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News had expected U.S. employers to create 180,000 new jobs … [Link]

Mashable » Pushing the Boundaries: Immigration and Esports

Friday 2 December 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29652%2fthumbpassportFeed-tw Feed-fbEsports is becoming an international phenomenon with professional players traveling the globe to play in tournaments. With esports' increasing credibility, government immigration services are being pressured to determine whether esports pros qualify as internationally recognized athletes. Read more…More about Mashable Video, League Of Legends, Melee, Super Smash, and Csgo [Link]

Mashable » This clever pilot used flight radar to spell out a friendly message

Friday 2 December 13:45:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29722%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_11.57.20_amFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — This airplane pilot puts your dirty car windshield messages to shame. Flightradar24 — a service that allows users to track flight patterns all around the world — tweeted a delightful playback that reveals a particularly creative use of flight radar.  SEE ALSO: I made a spectacular vagina-shaped map riding London buses, using GPS tracking The pilot used his private … [Link]

Mashable » A bloody foot couldn't keep Emma Stone from playing tambourine for Prince

Friday 2 December 13:40:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29726%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb While guesting on Thursday night's Tonight Show, Emma Stone regaled host Jimmy Fallon with the story of playing tambourine for Prince while nursing a bloodied foot.  As Stone recalled, she, Fallon, Prince and pretty much every other celebrity on the planet was in attendance at the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special after party back in 2015. While dancing, Stone … [Link]

Mashable » Dog really into leather craftsmanship right now

Friday 2 December 13:36:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29725%2f6a82bd8c41d8425994f086f757e87088Feed-tw Feed-fb YouTube user Alyssa Antal walked into her dining room to find her dog marveling at the fringe on her purse.  Chalk it up to an admiration for quality leather craft or the need for a very light-touch massage.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28968%2fdogs-try-cat-toys-youtube-cleanDogs play with cat toys for the first time Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29693%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_12.00.58_pmGuy volunteers for a cycling event, ends up rescuing a drowning koala Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29663%2fthumbemptyThe intersection of immigration … [Link]

Mashable » Ireland is compensating a woman who was forced to travel for an abortion

Friday 2 December 13:17:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304650%2fap_58330164445Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The Irish government has for the first time compensated a woman for the trauma caused when she had to travel overseas to get an abortion.  SEE ALSO: Irish couple live tweets journey to receive legal abortion in England Amanda Mellet was told when she was in the 21st week of pregnancy that the foetus had a fatal abnormality and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Whales talk to each other by slapping out messages on water

Friday 2 December 13:06:53 UTC 2016

Humpback whales break the surface and splash down to make a long-distance call, while fin-slapping is for local conversations [Link]

New Scientist – News » Microbes carve tiny rock homes for their barnacle chefs

Friday 2 December 13:04:22 UTC 2016

It's a first: barnacles provide food for the bacteria, which in turn dig out shelters for the barnacles, creating curious tear shapes on Australian rocks [Link]

Mashable » Dogs play with cat toys for the first time

Friday 2 December 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f28968%2fdogs-try-cat-toys-youtube-cleanFeed-tw Feed-fb We brought a few cat toys in to see if some of our favorite dogs will have fun with them. The reviews were mixed. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29693%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_12.00.58_pmGuy volunteers for a cycling event, ends up rescuing a drowning koala Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29663%2fthumbemptyThe intersection of immigration and esports Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29708%2fsddefaultClementine looks like a badass in Telltale's 'The Walking Dead: Season 3' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29709%2fsddefaultThe very first look at 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' gameplay is … [Link]

Slashdot » Multiple Vulnerabilities In AirDroid Opens At Least 10 Million Android Users To MITM Attacks, Hijackings

Friday 2 December 13:00:00 UTC 2016

AirDroid is a popular Android application that allows users to send and receive text messages and transfer files and see notifications from their computer. Zimperium, a mobile security company, recently released details of several major security vulnerabilities in the application, allowing attackers on the same network to access user information and execute code on a user's device. Since there are … [Link]

Mashable » All of the heartbreak of 2016 in one touching Christmas tree

Friday 2 December 12:47:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29721%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_10.48.44Feed-tw Feed-fbWe can all agree that 2016 was in many ways a devastating year. From David Bowie to Andrew Sachs, this ill-fated year had more than its fair share of beloved music, entertainment, TV, and cinema stars who died too soon.  SEE ALSO: John Cleese's Twitter tribute to Andrew Sachs will make you cry To pay tribute to the legends we lost, … [Link]

Popular Science » The best cheap gifts for nerds

Friday 2 December 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Gotta go outdoors? Bring a book Gift Guides Smart ideas that cost less than $20 We picked out budget-conscious gifts that will make some lucky nerds very, very happy. [Link]

Mashable » This machine aims to dispense the perfect glass of wine for you

Friday 2 December 12:22:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304587%2f2ffb12e93d4f4b3082154679ea3a70f5Feed-tw Feed-fbA new machine aims to do for wine what Nespresso and Keurig have done for coffee at home.  The D-Vine — from the French wine startup 10-Vins — puts wine in a 100ml test tube-shaped container called a 'flacon' (little bottle) and brings it to the optimum temperature and aeration recommended by wine makers.   SEE ALSO: The 'Game of Thrones' … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bees of the sea: Tiny crustaceans pollinate underwater plants

Friday 2 December 12:06:47 UTC 2016

Seagrass pollen doesn’t just ride the tides – the grains of at least one species hitchhike on undersea invertebrates   [Link]

Mashable » Another day, another baby with an inconceivably full head of hair

Friday 2 December 11:44:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29720%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_10.32.03_amFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Remember Baby Bear, the Irish tot with a glorious mane of luscious locks?   Well, there's a new hairy child in town.  Her name is Alexandra and, at just 2-months-old, she has a head of hair that is sure to win the internet's heart like the bouffanted babes that have come before her.  SEE ALSO: A very big-haired baby … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Internet of Risky Things – $12.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 2 December 11:26:48 UTC 2016

Get "The Internet of Risky Things" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-12-05 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » The intersection of immigration and esports

Friday 2 December 11:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29663%2fthumbemptyFeed-tw Feed-fb Esports is becoming an international phenomenon with professional players traveling the globe to play in tournaments.  With esports' increasing credibility, government immigration services are being pressured to determine whether esports pros qualify as internationally recognized athletes. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29726%2fsddefaultA bloody foot couldn't keep Emma Stone from playing tambourine for Prince Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29662%2f348b6d95ab4d40b3b5918618cda4c5a6Heartbreaking video shows cat being rescued after it froze to the ground Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29725%2f6a82bd8c41d8425994f086f757e87088Dog really into … [Link]

Mashable » John Cleese's Twitter tribute to Andrew Sachs will make you cry

Friday 2 December 10:40:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304581%2faeb2252ea8a8433db3115dda8f1163d9Feed-tw Feed-fbJohn Cleese is leading tributes to Andrew Sachs, his beloved co-star in Fawlty Towers who died on Thursday, aged 86, after battling dementia.  SEE ALSO: Sassy dancing lizard is breakout star of 'Planet Earth II' Cleese played the bullying hotelier Basil Fawlty, while Sachs took on the role of Spanish waiter Manuel in the sitcom. He was described by Cleese as … [Link]

Mashable » This foul-mouthed holiday coloring book is everything you need

Friday 2 December 10:22:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f303500%2fmerryFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Are you a fan of cheeky puns and can't resist a bit of colourful language every now and then?  Then this Christmas coloring book is everything you've ever wanted, and more. SEE ALSO: 21 holiday gift ideas for the marijuana lover in your life Irish illustrator Edwina McNamee from Ardee, Co. Louth, creates delightfully foul-mouthed coloring books that combine … [Link]

Mashable » All the 'Harry Potter' Easter eggs you missed in the 'Fantastic Beasts' opening

Friday 2 December 10:00:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f303601%2ffantastic_beasts_opening_easter_eggsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Fantastic Beasts is the type of film that has so much going on it's all too easy to miss the little things — particularly when you realise how much effort goes into every single prop. From the posters that pop up along the streets of New York to the books that line the shelves in people's houses, everything has … [Link]

Slashdot » China Is Censoring People's Chats Without Them Even Knowing About It

Friday 2 December 10:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: A new study from The Citizen Lab, a research group at the University of Toronto, reveals that censorship on WeChat occurs primarily in group chats rather than one-on-one chats between two people, and often in such a way where the sender of a text isn't even aware a piece of text has … [Link]

Mashable » National anthem to be played at movie theaters but not courts: India's Supreme Court

Friday 2 December 9:54:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304563%2fap_527781737711Feed-tw Feed-fbIndia’s top court has deemed it necessary to play the national anthem in theaters in the country, but not in courtrooms.  On Friday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea that proposed playing national anthem before the start of court proceedings, stating that its order should not be overstretched. SEE ALSO: Indian court asks YouTube to share user's IP address, … [Link]

Slashdot » Erich Bloch, Who Helped Develop IBM Mainframe, Dies At 91

Friday 2 December 8:30:00 UTC 2016

shadowknot writes: The New York Times is reporting (Warning: may be paywalled; alternate source) that Erich Bloch who helped to develop the IBM Mainframe has died at the age of 91 as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease. From the article: "In the 1950s, he developed the first ferrite-core memory storage units to be used in computers commercially and … [Link]

Mashable » Domino's sadly gives up on reindeer pizza delivery plans for Christmas

Friday 2 December 8:19:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304556%2fsub4Feed-tw Feed-fbThose reindeer turned out to be a lot harder to train than Domino's had anticipated. The American pizza company announced on Thursday it was abandoning its plans to use reindeer to deliver pizzas in Japan for Christmas. SEE ALSO: Starbucks releases hot baked apple lattes and Frappuccinos for Christmas Domino's had made a big announcement last week saying it was preparing … [Link]

Mashable » Motorola gives up on smartwatches, for now

Friday 2 December 8:10:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304561%2f2015_2f10_2f14_2f91_2f093015smart.dd967Feed-tw Feed-fbMotorola’s Moto 360 was the first Android Wear smartwatch with a circular design — a trait later taken up by most Android smartwatches — pushing the company to the forefront of the wearables market. However, it now appears we won't see a new smartwatch under the Moto brand anytime soon.  Lenovo, the parent company of Motorola, told The Verge that it's … [Link]

Mashable » OnePlus 3T launched in India, prices start from $439

Friday 2 December 7:44:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304559%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f294374_2funtitled-52Feed-tw Feed-fbOnePlus 3T, the Chinese startup OnePlus' latest "flagship killer" smartphone is coming to India as well.   SEE ALSO: OnePlus 3T review: Picking up where the Google Nexus left off The OnePlus 3T will be priced at Rs 29,999 ($439) for the 64GB version and Rs 34,999 ($512) for the 128GB variant. Both the models will go on sale in India … [Link]

Mashable » Dudes Snapchat baby penguin they found wandering through city drain

Friday 2 December 7:20:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304525%2f60b5aefafda74849bbb8b59bb6edd5f0Feed-tw Feed-fbThe dirty drains of an Australian city are no place for a baby penguin, but that's just what Josh Pirini and Scott Martin found on Thursday. According to SMH, the pair were taking photos of street art in a drain in Haberfield, Sydney, when the little guy came along and was immediately captured on Snapchat by two guys as they tried … [Link]

Slashdot » Russian Supply Rocket Malfunctions, Breaks Up Over Siberia En Route To ISS

Friday 2 December 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: An unmanned cargo rocket bound for the International Space Station was destroyed after takeoff on Thursday. The Russian rocket took off as planned from Baikonur, Kazahkstan, on Thursday morning but stopped transmitting data about six minutes into its flight, as NPR's Rae Ellen Bichell reported: "'Russian officials say the spacecraft failed […] … [Link]

Mashable » Bottle flipping is being used to teach kids probability in school now

Friday 2 December 6:40:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304452%2fafa53b37cd9643b9a52bf444d86fc190Feed-tw Feed-fbEver since that infamous bottle flipping video earlier this year, it seems flipping bottles around is all the kids are doing now.  Year 5 teacher Lauren Hinton admitted annoying at first, when students got into the craze. "It's noisy, it's distracting and because they use the reusable plastic bottles, they often crack so it becomes messy," she told the ABC. But … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Kindle finally gets support for Hindi and other Indian languages

Friday 2 December 6:34:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304526%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f56062_2fn85a6611Feed-tw Feed-fbKindle app and tablet users in India can now read books in several local languages.  Amazon says it has added "thousands" of ebooks in Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati and Malayalam languages to its Kindle store. The catalog includes "the largest digital selection of best sellers," and several exclusive titles.  SEE ALSO: A new app is trying to get India to read … [Link]

Mashable » An Indian startup could be the first private entity to land on the moon

Friday 2 December 5:45:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f302980%2fteam_indus_rover_lunar_viewFeed-tw Feed-fbRahul Narayan had no clue about space. In 2010, he was in the software industry, running a startup that developed products for an ecommerce company.  Who knew seven years later, he would on his way sending a rover to the moon? SEE ALSO: A private spaceflight company just got approval to land a spacecraft on the moon Narayan and his friends … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram's most-liked posts of 2016 utterly dominated by one person

Friday 2 December 5:14:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304520%2fa27ac57ecfda4c2f9474132a88335255Feed-tw Feed-fbIn 2016, there was only one queen of Instagram. That's singer Selena Gomez, who despite taking a 14-week break from social media this year, dominated the top five most-liked posts on the social media platform.  SEE ALSO: How Selena Gomez turned vulnerability into her greatest strength Her most-liked photo had 5.9 million likes and was actually an ad (notice the bottle … [Link]

Mashable » The very first look at 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' gameplay is right here

Friday 2 December 4:40:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29709%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The much-hyped first look at gameplay footage from BioWare's Mass Effect: Andromeda wasn't a surprise at The Game Awards on Thursday night, but it was a treat. The nearly 5-minute clip takes a look at several different facets of the game, including social spaces, cutscenes, Mako rover driving, exploration, and — of course — combat. And hey, guess what: it … [Link]

Mashable » Clementine looks like a badass in Telltale's 'The Walking Dead: Season 3'

Friday 2 December 4:34:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29708%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Clementine is all grown up. The star of Telltale Games' first two seasons of The Walking Dead doesn't have a whole lot to do in the game's third installment. It focuses a lot more on Javier, the game's other playable character, in the coming stretch of episodes. Clem pops up at the end, appearing as a sure, steady hand in … [Link]

Mashable » An NBA game got postponed, so players made do with Hennessy and cheesesteaks

Friday 2 December 4:11:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304212%2faa1b029464bf4c8db9739715bdce0301Feed-tw Feed-fbThe NBA matchup between the Sacramento Kings and host Philadelphia 76ers was postponed Wednesday night due to condensation on the court.  So what's a hooper to do? Well, a pair of Kings — DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes — made the best of the situation with Philadelphia's most famous dish and a bottle of cognac.  SEE ALSO: I drove across town … [Link]

Mashable » Listen: Childish Gambino's funk odyssey 'Awaken, My Love' is here

Friday 2 December 3:52:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304494%2fa4140e09d0d547408f2275ca7534d5daFeed-tw Feed-fbDonald Glover's had quite the busy 2016, working on much-lauded TV series Atlanta and warming up for 2018's unnamed Han Solo origin film. But that hasn't stopped him from releasing music under his alias, Childish Gambino. His newest album Awaken, My Love dropped on Friday, because he wants you to have a good weekend. SEE ALSO: Childish Gambino's new album release … [Link]

Mashable » Futuristic hydrogen-powered semi-truck can go 1,200 miles on one refueling

Friday 2 December 3:46:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304471%2fnikola_2Feed-tw Feed-fbThis sleek new vehicle could be the big rig of the future.  On Thursday night, the Nikola Motor Company unveiled a hydrogen-powered semi-truck it claims can travel 1,200 miles on a single refueling.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk says Tesla's solar roof will be cheaper than a regular roof The Nikola One relies on an electric drivetrain running on lithium batteries, all … [Link]

Mashable » Student films a rare shark breach that may make you stay on land forever

Friday 2 December 3:32:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304465%2ffinding-nemo-bruceFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not everyday a tourist fishing trip produces footage straight out of a David Attenborough documentary.  And it's even rarer when a deadly sea creature launches itself out of the air in front of you, but here we are. SEE ALSO: Watch a guy fight off great white shark with a humble garden broom American exchange student Haylee Webb always had … [Link]

Slashdot » International Authorities Take Down Massive 'Avalanche' Botnet, Sinkhole Over 800,000 Domains

Friday 2 December 3:30:00 UTC 2016

plover writes: Investigators from the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, Eurojust, Europol, and other global partners announced the takedown of a massive botnet named "Avalanche," estimated to have involved as many as 500,000 infected computers worldwide on a daily basis. A Europol release says: "The global effort to take down this network involved the crucial support of prosecutors and … [Link]

Mashable » Telltale Games is making a five-part 'Guardians of the Galaxy' story

Friday 2 December 3:03:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29703%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The rumors were true: the Telltale Games partnership with Marvel is a Guardians of the Galaxy story. Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series is "coming soon" to "consoles, PC and mobile devices." That's it. That's all we got. If this release goes anything like 2015's Batman reveal — which, like Guardians, happened at The Game Awards — you can … [Link]

Mashable » Harper Lee's hometown looking to get a 'Mockingbird' tourism boost

Friday 2 December 3:00:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304396%2fap_341754868147Feed-tw Feed-fbMonroeville, Alabama, is home to famous To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee. It's also a place that hopes to become home to a bustling literary tourism scene. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton spotted living her best life at Rhode Island bookstore Since Lee's death earlier this year the author's attorney and others have made moves to create the "Harper Lee Trail," … [Link]

Mashable » See the wider world of 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'

Friday 2 December 3:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29699%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_10.58.24_amFeed-tw Feed-fb The Game Awards' two hour running time wasn't enough to contain just one new look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — so Nintendo is offering us two peeks. Here's a first look at the world outside the tiny slice that revealed at E3 2016, but look closely, there's also a semi-appearance from what looks like the … [Link]

Mashable » One of the best iPhone games gets a long-awaited update

Friday 2 December 2:57:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304375%2fimg_0480Feed-tw Feed-fbThere aren't many mobile games that can stand the test of time.  That's why many consider Tiny Wings, a whimsical yet infuriatingly addictive game that came years before Flappy Bird, one of the best games to ever land on the iPhone. On Thursday, Tiny Wings' developer gave fans an early Christmas present with the games first update in more than two … [Link]

Mashable » Soap company uses bacteria-coated billboards to prove how dirty your stuff is

Friday 2 December 2:44:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304305%2fjoystick_after_02Feed-tw Feed-fbSoap brand Lifebuoy has launched some truly grimy billboards. The company's new shopping mall ads are essentially giant Petri dishes in which bacteria swabbed from everyday objects grows before the eyes of passers-by over the course of days. SEE ALSO: French Netflix ads let you swap faces with Frank Underwood or Kimmy Schmidt The end result is a colorful pattern of … [Link]

Mashable » The CW's heroes survived their crossover. Here's what's next.

Friday 2 December 2:41:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304397%2flgn207a_0021rFeed-tw Feed-fb This interview contains spoilers for DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 2, episode 7, the final installment of the "Invasion" crossover. Now that the dust has settled from The CW's ambitious four-show crossover between Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, our heroes have not only saved the Earth from an alien attack (all in a day's work!), they've grown … [Link]

Mashable » Toddler and his labradoodle are the most adorable duo to ever exist

Friday 2 December 2:39:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304117%2f4h6a6708Feed-tw Feed-fbThese are the cutest best friends you'll ever see. Two-year-old foster child Buddy and his Labradoodle best friend, Reagan, were pals from the moment they met. SEE ALSO: Super cute baby koala and mother just hanging out, looking like stuffed toys Image: Sandi Swiridoff"My daughter was fostering two boys, ages two and five," Sandi Swiridoff, Buddy's grandmother told Mashable, "When the … [Link]

Mashable » Kid's rendition of 'Hocus Pocus' song wins hearts, including Bette Midler's

Friday 2 December 2:37:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29695%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_10.36.05_amFeed-tw Feed-fb This one goes out to all the sweet, camp kids of the world who put on living room theatre productions for their parents. Alfie is one such kid, and if he doesn't leave you smiling from ear to ear, well, you're officially a vegetable person. Please check your pulse. Proud father of little Alfie, U.K. man Steven Shields posted a … [Link]

Mashable » Mads Mikkelsen is a creepy death soldier in Hideo Kojima's next game

Friday 2 December 2:35:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29701%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The Game Awards viewers and attendees were treated to a first look at Death Stranding, the first post-Konami game from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, on Thursday night. A cinematic trailer that debuted at E3 offered very little insight into what Kojima is planning, though it did feature a nude Norman Reedus and some eerie floating figures in the sky. … [Link]

Slashdot » French Man Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Visiting Pro-ISIS Websites

Friday 2 December 2:25:00 UTC 2016

According to French media, a court in the department of Ardeche on Tuesday sentenced a 32-year-old man in France to two years in prison for repeatedly visiting pro-ISIS websites — even though there was no indication he planned to stage a terrorist attack. Police raided his house and found the man's browsing history. They also found pro-ISIS images and execution … [Link]

Mashable » Arianna Huffington is now selling ridiculous things like phone beds

Friday 2 December 2:08:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304441%2f2f5d6db1a943456aa1448f5fa87e14c2Feed-tw Feed-fbArianna Huffington has taken her sleep evangelism to another level.  "'I am beckoning simplicity from this moment forth,' whispered the pillow," is how her new wellness site describes an apparently very verbal, and pricey, pillow. SEE ALSO: Dude sharpens $1 knife into a blade that can slice water bottles A few months ago The Huffington Post creator stepped down from her … [Link]

Mashable » 10 best new cards in 'Hearthstone: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan'

Friday 2 December 1:45:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304121%2f003f1e212a2c453cb828409ed62eb294Feed-tw Feed-fbHearthstone just introduced 132 new cards with Mean Streets of Gadgetzan's release Thursday, and some of them look pretty amazing. Mean Streets of Gadgetzan brings with it a few game-changing features like tri-class cards and potions, but with everything out in the open now, we are taking a look at which of the new cards will probably be coming out on … [Link]

Slashdot » Nestle Discovers 'Breakthrough' Method To Cut Sugar In Chocolate By 40% Without Affecting Taste

Friday 2 December 1:45:00 UTC 2016

Nestle and its scientists have discovered how to "structure sugar differently" to reduce the amount of sugar in some of its products by 40%. What's more is that it can be done reportedly without compromising the taste. The Guardian reports: The new process is said to make sugar dissolve faster so that even when less is used, the tongue perceives … [Link]

Mashable » Mike Pence's neighbors are calling him out with rainbow flags

Friday 2 December 1:36:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304302%2fgettyimages-578135216Feed-tw Feed-fbNeighbors of Vice President-elect Mike Pence are letting him know exactly how they feel about his stance towards the LGBTQ community. Rainbow flags are flying high in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C., where Pence is currently renting a $6,000-a-month home, ABC 7 News reports. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump slams 'Hamilton' cast for its message to Mike Pence Pence's neighbors … [Link]

Mashable » Single guy's romantic holiday photo is actually a hilarious goof

Friday 2 December 1:18:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29669%2f9dc4f6ceacc8473b80352b1558245ccdFeed-tw Feed-fbBeing #ForeverAlone can be even harder around the holidays – couples are constantly kissing under mistletoe, holding hands while ice skating, and worst of all, sharing their romantic holiday cards all over the internet. So, John Olmstead, 22, from Mattoon, Illinois, decided to poke fun at a certain holiday card trope in a pretty genius way. SEE ALSO: This ramen joint … [Link]

Mashable » Former USC football star Joe McKnight shot to death in New Orleans

Friday 2 December 1:10:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304262%2f2e5fb81d602541dbb6251f4f4ab37d5bFeed-tw Feed-fbJoe McKnight was a high school football legend who entered powerhouse USC in 2007 hyped as "the next Reggie Bush" — a reference to the Trojans running back who won the Heisman Trophy just two years prior.  McKnight's life ended in violence this Thursday when he was shot to death after an argument at an intersection in the New Orleans area. … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Will Use Drones To Improve the Quality of Apple Maps

Friday 2 December 1:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Apple plans to use drones and new indoor navigation features to improve its Maps service and catch longtime leader Google (Warning: source may be paywalled; alternate link), according to people familiar with the matter. The Cupertino, California-based company is assembling a team of robotics and data-collection experts that will use drones to … [Link]

Mashable » Guy volunteers for a cycling event, ends up rescuing a drowning koala

Friday 2 December 1:04:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29693%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-02_at_12.00.58_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Sometimes being an event volunteer means doing some questionable tasks — but we're pretty sure that rescuing a drowning koala might be a career first. Muzammil Patel was volunteering at an Australian cycling event in Apollo Bay, Victoria, when he became more of an MVP than anyone on two wheels that day. As he explained to the ABC, Patel was … [Link]

Mashable » 'Fascism' is likely to be Merriam-Webster's word of the year, but you can change that

Friday 2 December 0:56:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f303978%2fap_03061806951Feed-tw Feed-fbMany of us will remember 2016 for a few words that will forever echo somewhere in the pits of our brains.  "Trump," for one, but also "bigly," "alt-right," and others we constantly heard during the presidential election season and its aftermath. But Merriam-Webster has a less discussed word on its mind that is apparently also on the minds of many dictionary … [Link]

Mashable » Harrowing image of melted car shows devastation of Tennessee wildfires

Friday 2 December 0:48:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304068%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f303839_2f15271870_10211499582515133_3513434934859725509_oFeed-tw Feed-fbThe town of Gatlinburg, Tenn., is just coming to grips with the wildfires that left at least 10 people dead. Officials said about 75 people were injured, and recovery efforts are currently focusing on searching for more survivors, the Associated Press reported. A full day of rain helped settle the blaze by Thursday morning, revealing a heartbreaking path of debris and … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2357: It's all over the news!

Friday 2 December 0:46:59 UTC 2016

JoT thumbThe news is … good? [Link]

Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda loves 'Gilmore Girls' just as much as the rest of us

Friday 2 December 0:42:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f304326%2fhttps-_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f300458_2fap_16318210615433Feed-tw Feed-fbJust when you thought Lin-Manuel Miranda couldn't get more lovable. The Hamilton creator tweeted Thursday that he's watching Gilmore Girls — yeah, just like all of us. But Miranda, who has been busy juggling projects including the Hamilton Mixtape and Moana, is still just on season one.  Don't worry, so far he thinks "it is AWESOME." SEE ALSO: Alexis Bledel surprises … [Link]

Mashable » Rejoice, baseball fans: The All-Star Game no longer affects the World Series

Friday 2 December 0:37:32 UTC 2016

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Slashdot » 'Fatal' Flaws Found in Medical Implant Software

Friday 2 December 0:35:00 UTC 2016

Security researchers have warned of flaws in medical implants in what they say could have fatal consequences. The flaws were found in the radio-based communications used to update implants, including pacemakers, and read data from them. From a BBC report:By exploiting the flaws, the researchers were able to adjust settings and even switch off gadgets. The attacks were also able … [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is coming to the U.S.

Friday 2 December 0:34:08 UTC 2016

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ProgrammableWeb.com » Bitmovin Adds to the List of Video Infrastructure APIs

Friday 2 December 0:26:21 UTC 2016

Bitmovin, a streaming video infrastructure technology provider, has released an end-to-end video infrastructure API. This news comes on the heels of a similar release from Synq. [Link]

Mashable » Dude creates what is possibly the most Australian Christmas tree ever

Friday 2 December 0:15:25 UTC 2016

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Mashable » 25 gifts for people who treat their dogs like children

Friday 2 December 0:00:00 UTC 2016

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