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 » Watch Hawaii become a winter wonderland

Sunday 4 December 23:14:31 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29864%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-04_at_4.49.11_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb A winter storm warning is in effect for an unlikely place: tropical Hawaii. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for the Big Island's Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes through Sunday night.  Around 2 feet of snow has already fallen on the volcanoes' peaks, and another 6 to 12 feet are expected throughout Sunday above 11,000 feet. Time-lapse … [Link]

Slashdot » Linux Mint 18.1 'Serena' BETA Ubuntu-based Operating System Now Available For Download

Sunday 4 December 23:09:00 UTC 2016

BrianFagioli shares his story on Beta News: Feeling fatigued by Windows 10 and its constant updates and privacy concerns? Can't afford one of those beautiful new MacBook Pro laptops? Don't forget, Linux-based desktop operating systems are just a free download away, folks! If you do decide to jump on the open source bandwagon, a good place to start is Linux … [Link]

Mashable » Dakota Access pipeline opponents just scored a huge victory

Sunday 4 December 22:55:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306603%2f234c2d33aa1a490087de14d4c442eb15Feed-tw Feed-fbOpponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline erupted in cheers on Sunday after U.S. regulators rejected a final permit needed to complete the controversial pipeline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it won't grant an easement that would've allowed the pipeline's builders to run the conduit under Lake Oahe, a reservoir near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. SEE … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Long Should You Make Your API Key

Sunday 4 December 22:46:49 UTC 2016

Developers commonly generate unique API keys for clients. But how long does an API key need to be to make the chances of a collision smaller than the chance that your computer might be struck by lightning? Fewer than you’d think, argues Sam Corcos, co-founder of SightMaps over at LearnPhoenix.io. [Link]

Slashdot » Canonical Sues Cloud Provider Over 'Unofficial' Ubuntu Images

Sunday 4 December 22:39:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes OStatic's update on Canonical's lawsuit against a cloud provider: Canonical posted Thursday that they've been in a dispute with "a European cloud provider" over the use of their own homespun version of Ubuntu on their cloud servers. Their implementation disables even the most basic of security features and Canonical is worried something bad could happen and … [Link]

Mashable » The NFL is basically the Grinch for penalizing a snow angel

Sunday 4 December 22:22:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306591%2f3b450c8f96264728ad7e6fec088701e6Feed-tw Feed-fbThe NFL had a pair of games unfold under snowy conditions that made for a pair of fun snow angel moments. Too bad it lived up to its reputation as the "No Fun League."  SEE ALSO: The NFL is way overthinking this GIF thing The San Francisco 49ers, a team from a city that rarely sees snow, enjoyed playing in the … [Link]

Mashable » NuckleDu's Capcom Cup 2016 victory makes history

Sunday 4 December 22:16:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306303%2f12effe6cbef34db3969761f9b669f0c4Feed-tw Feed-fbDu "NuckleDu" Dang officially became the first American to win the Capcom Cup tournament in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday. Dang, the 20-year-old Street Fighter V pro beat 32 other players for the title, including fellow countryman and tournament runner-up Ricki Ortiz. SEE ALSO: Capcom deems its own 'Street Fighter V' stage too distracting for pros Many top-ranked Street Fighter players were … [Link]

Mashable » Woman destroys Donald Trump in merciless Twitter rant

Sunday 4 December 22:11:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306576%2fdonald-trumpFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes you just need to let it all out in string of more than 30 tweets. President-elect Donald Trump continued his reoccurring Saturday night ritual of watching Alec Baldwin impersonate him on Saturday Night Live before angrily tweeting his dislike for the show and Baldwin's portrayal.  Just tried watching Saturday Night Live – unwatchable! Totally biased, not funny and the Baldwin … [Link]

Mashable » 'Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite' gameplay looks as slick as that cinematic trailer

Sunday 4 December 22:00:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29846%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Where can you find Ryu, Mega Man, and the Infinity Stones in the same universe? Look no further than Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.  In this first look at the new game in action we see what can happen when fighters harness the power of the time and power Infinity Stones. In addition to the two Capcom favorites, the trailer features … [Link]

Mashable » 'Godzilla' trailer remake captures the chaos without visual effects

Sunday 4 December 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f23249%2fhmgodzillanologojw-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCineFix’s series, Homemade Movies, captured the panic and destruction of 2014's Godzilla trailer in this shot-for-shot remake, with nearly zero budget (but a whole lot of cardboard, action figures, zip ties and ingenuity). Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Trailer, Godzilla, Homemade Movies, and Cinema [Link]

Slashdot » 70 Laptops Got Left Behind At An Airport Security Checkpoint In One Month

Sunday 4 December 21:39:00 UTC 2016

America's Transportation Security Administration has been making some surprising announcements on social media. An anonymous reader writes: A TSA spokesperson says 70 laptops were left behind in just one month at an airport security checkpoint in Newark. "And yes, there are plenty of shiny MacBooks in that pile," reported BravoTV, "which can cost in the $2,000 range new." The TSA … [Link]

Mashable » 15 amazing 'Rocket League' plays that explain why you aren't a pro

Sunday 4 December 21:31:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306417%2ffb6979f556964f10b420d7bee29831e6Feed-tw Feed-fbThe second season of the Rocket League Championship Series just wrapped up on Sunday and the grand finals were chock-full of mind-blowing plays. Since Rocket League's release in the summer of 2015, the level of talent in the professional Rocket League scene has sky-rocketed, and what better way to show that off than with a collection of the most jaw-dropping goals, … [Link]

Mashable » FlipSid3 Tactics tears through losers bracket to win 'Rocket League' Championship Series

Sunday 4 December 20:59:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306386%2fb6b7e033981d406d8502579bb3cb2de9Feed-tw Feed-fbFlipSid3 Tactics defeated Mockit Aces in the Rocket League Championship Series Season 2 grand finals Sunday, taking home $50,000 and avenging their second-place finish last season. The FlipSid3 Tactics squad of Mark "Markydooda" Exton, Francesco "Kuxir97" Cinquemani and Marius "Greazymeister" Ranheim edged out Mockit's Philip "Paschy90" Paschmeyer, David "Deevo" Morrow and Jos "Violent Panda" van Meurs in two intense grand finals … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter account tracks elusive Hillary Clinton 'in the wild'

Sunday 4 December 20:46:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306474%2f74c0d7e8e92b470992129a991bb9fb00Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the wake of her election loss to Donald Trump, we've seen Hillary Clinton on a hike, in a bookstore, and trying to buy some last-minute cranberry sauce. But now the "Hunt for Hill" just got a little easier thanks to a Twitter account cataloging Clinton's public appearances. SEE ALSO: 'Saturday Night Live' goes looking for Hillary Clinton in the woods … [Link]

Slashdot » How Microsoft Lost In Court Over Windows 10 Upgrades

Sunday 4 December 20:39:00 UTC 2016

In June a California woman successfully sued Microsoft for $10,000 over forced Windows 10 upgrades, and she's now written a 58-page ebook about her battle (which she's selling for $9.99). But an anonymous Slashdot reader shares another inspiring story about a Texas IT worker and Linux geek who got Microsoft to pay him $650 for all the time that he … [Link]

Slashdot » Sysadmin Gets Two Years In Prison For Sabotaging ISP

Sunday 4 December 19:39:00 UTC 2016

After being let go over a series of "personal issues" with his employer, things got worse for 26-year-old network administrator Dariusz J. Prugar, who will now have to spend two years in prison for hacking the ISP where he'd worked. An anonymous reader writes: Prugar had used his old credentials to log into the ISP's network and "take back" some … [Link]

Mashable » Loud upstairs neighbors have hilarious response to nasty letter

Sunday 4 December 19:15:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29857%2f0ed85ccd628e48a59280290ace1bc754Feed-tw Feed-fbThe war between the loud neighbors upstairs and the easily disturbed neighbors downstairs continues. If you've ever had the pleasure of living below another apartment you know how loud simple things like walking across the floor can sound. Hardwood floors have the ability to make a chair being moved sound like a backyard wrestling match. Twitter user morgxmarie had a little … [Link]

Mashable » Alec Baldwin has perfect response after Trump disses his 'SNL' impersonation

Sunday 4 December 18:52:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306402%2ftrump-twitter-alec-baldwinFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s Sunday, which means the internet is coming to terms with the future president of the United States in yet another feud with Saturday Night Live. Alec Baldwin performed another spot-on impression of Trump on the show Saturday evening, mocking the president-elect for his recent actions on Twitter, Trump's preferred form of communication.  After the show bashed Trump for tweeting, Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Team EnVyUs goes on epic run to win OGN Apex

Sunday 4 December 18:40:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29855%2fmaxresdefaultFeed-tw Feed-fbTeam EnVyUs went into the OGN Apex  Overwatch tournament with a sub, and ended up winning the whole damn thing.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Blizzard, Ogn Overwatch Open, Overwatch League, and Overwatch [Link]

Slashdot » Virginia Police Spent $500K For An Ineffective Cellphone Surveillance System

Sunday 4 December 18:39:00 UTC 2016

Cell-site simulators can intercept phone calls and even provide locations (using GPS data). But Virginia's state police force just revealed details about their actual use of the device — and it's not pretty. Long-time Slashdot reader v3rgEz writes: In 2014, the Virginia State Police spent $585,265 on a specially modified Suburban outfitted with the latest and greatest in cell phone … [Link]

Mashable » Family has an extremely close encounter with a bear and her cubs

Sunday 4 December 18:24:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306369%2f1f4b8947f7ca45eaaf1997eb2b072571Feed-tw Feed-fbA family out adventuring in the woods had an extremely close encounter with a mama bear and her two cubs.  In September, Jeff of Gridlessness and his two daughters embarked on a scouting trip to plan for an upcoming hunt in northern British Columbia, Canada. It was a bit snowy, but the trip was going well until the family stumbled upon … [Link]

Mashable » 23 comedians and writers to follow who will help you survive the Trump era

Sunday 4 December 18:05:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305383%2ftwitterfollowFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’re sorry America, but for many of you, your deepest, darkest nightmare has finally come true: the questionably coherent reality television star of white nationalist dreams has officially become leader of the free world. Donald Trump is president. It's been less than a month since Trump won the election, and Americans everywhere are looking for signs of hope and reassurance. Sure, … [Link]

Slashdot » Are We Seeing Propaganda About Russian Propaganda?

Sunday 4 December 17:39:00 UTC 2016

MyFirstNameIsPaul was one of several readers who spotted this disturbing instance of fake news about fake news. An anonymous reader writes: Last week the Washington Post described "independent researchers" who'd identified "more than 200 websites as routine peddlers of Russian propaganda" that they estimated were viewed more than 200 million times on Facebook. But the researchers insisted on remaining anonymous … [Link]

Mashable » Mom has magical excuse after kid misses school for Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Sunday 4 December 16:53:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306368%2fharryFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes as a kid you need to miss school to do more important things, like visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. After missing just three days of school to attend an extremely important theme park, this kid was placed on a student attendance behavioral improvement plan, because the world is cruel and school is the worst. SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter … [Link]

Slashdot » For The UK's 'Snoopers' Charter', Politicians Voted Themselves An Exemption

Sunday 4 December 16:39:00 UTC 2016

The "Snoopers' Charter" passed in the U.K. greatly expands the government's surveillance power. But before they'd enact the new Investigatory Powers Act, Britain's elected officials first voted to make themselves exempt from it. Sort of. An anonymous reader writes: While their internet browsing history will still be swept up, just like everyone else's, no one will ever be able to … [Link]

Mashable » Dash cam captures a man rescuing a teeny kitten that wandered into traffic

Sunday 4 December 15:49:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29853%2fkitty-rescueFeed-tw Feed-fb Dashboard cameras are typically placed in vehicles to avoid insurance fraud, but sometimes they catch some pretty incredible moments that unfold on the streets. In a recent dash cam clip from Russia, a teeny kitty wanders out into traffic right in front of the camera, and attempts to hide directly underneath a stopped car. But thanks to a lot of … [Link]

Slashdot » CO2 Researchers Are Now Hacking Photosynthesis

Sunday 4 December 15:39:00 UTC 2016

Remember that story about the "artificial leaf" solar cells? Long-time Slashdot reader managerialslime quotes the Chicago Tribune: University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have developed a way to mimic plants' ability to convert carbon dioxide into fuel, a way to decrease the amounts of harmful gas in the atmosphere and produce clean energy. The artificial leaf essentially recycles carbon dioxide. … [Link]

Mashable » Inside the Oakland artist warehouse that tragically burned down

Sunday 4 December 15:37:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306329%2ffd4c3c44a5844436b587c50a908f97f0Feed-tw Feed-fbBefore the "Ghost Ship" became the a scene of a deadly fire in Oakland, California, the building was an artist workspace and a makeshift boarding house. The 4,000-square-foot converted warehouse contained an elaborate maze of slapdash living quarters, artist studios, junk storage and an open space for late-night dance parties, like the one that drew up to 100 people on Dec. … [Link]

Mashable » The end of the world: How NASA and FEMA will deal with a killer asteroid

Sunday 4 December 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f294453%2f590140main_pia14729-43_fullFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the NASA plan to deal with a killer asteroid destroying the world, the first people to learn about it likely find out via text message. Seriously. If a killer asteroid on a path to striking Earth were discovered, the first word of its existence would likely come in the form of a text or an email—preliminary information about the space … [Link]

Mashable » This orchestra of light sensitive sound modules is the nerdiest thing you'll see (and hear) all day

Sunday 4 December 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29378%2f161122_rjs_mp_soundswamp_thumb2Feed-tw Feed-fbThis interesting installation shows light and sound responding to each other…mimicking the sounds of nature.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Sound, Light, Orchestra Of Light, and Real Time Video [Link]

Slashdot » UK Health Secretary Urges Social Media Companies To Block Cyberbullying And Underaged Sexting

Sunday 4 December 14:39:00 UTC 2016

Mark Wilson shares his article on Beta News: Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has made calls for technology companies and social media to do more to tackle the problems of cyberbullying, online intimidation and — rather specifically — under-18-year-olds texting sexually explicit images. Of course, he doesn't have the slightest idea about how to go about tackling these problems, but he … [Link]

Mashable » 25 fun gifts to spruce up any apocalypse bunker

Sunday 4 December 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29360%2fapocalypse-giftsFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery end-of-the-world hideaway needs a little personality. Should the apocalypse — zombie, Trump or otherwise — arrive in 2017, you'll want your loved ones to be prepared and stylish. So gift them a few of these fun supplies to make sure their moist underground cave rivals that of Chip and Joanna Gaines. Happy holidays, everyone. It's time to make this bunker … [Link]

Mashable » 'Saturday Night Live' goes looking for Hillary Clinton in the woods

Sunday 4 December 13:16:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29849%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Since the election, random people have been stumbling upon prime DGAF Hillary Clinton in the woods near her home in Chappaqua. Now, SNL has turned Facebook gold into a mystery show a la Bigfoot.  SEE ALSO: This Hillary supporter just ran into Hillary in the woods, because we all need a long walk today "It seemed like it kind of … [Link]

Mashable » Spaghetti source: Inside the history of pasta production

Sunday 4 December 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29370%2fpastathumbFeed-tw Feed-fb1932A worker hangs pasta to dry in a factory in Italy.Image: Alfred Eisenstaedt/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesPasta, the most famous staple of Italian cuisine, was first recorded in Sicily in the 12th century, a few centuries after Arab invaders brought a dried, noodle-like dish to the island.Mainly made with durum wheat and eggs or water, pasta (from the Latin for “dough”) … [Link]

Mashable » Meeting with Trump emboldens anti-vaccine activists

Sunday 4 December 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f302461%2fap_673369702837Feed-tw Feed-fbThe discredited researcher who launched the anti-vaccine movement met with Donald Trump this summer — and found him sympathetic to the cause. Now, with Trump preparing to move into the White House, leaders of the movement are newly energized, hopeful they can undermine decades of public policy promoting childhood vaccinations. At the most basic level, they’re hoping Trump will use his … [Link]

Mashable » Amazing 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' teaser gives us more adorable Baby Groot

Sunday 4 December 12:55:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29848%2f58434e62dd089536448b48c7-1164Feed-tw Feed-fb Fans got their first look at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 back in October, and Saturday night we got even more Baby Groot. The new trailer — set to "Fox on the Run," so well played there — gives us a peek at the whole gang: Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper) … [Link]

Slashdot » Crooks Need Just Six Seconds To Guess A Credit Card Number

Sunday 4 December 12:39:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 quotes The Independent: Criminals can work out the card number, expiration date, and security code for a Visa debit or credit card in as little as six seconds using guesswork, researchers have found… Fraudsters use a so-called Distributed Guessing Attack to get around security features put in place to stop online fraud, and this may have been the method … [Link]

Slashdot » Why MakerBot Didn't Kickstart A 3D Printing Revolution

Sunday 4 December 8:39:00 UTC 2016

Bre PettisâS once said MakerBot gave you a superpower — "You can make anything you need." But four years later, mirandakatz writes that though MakerBot promised to revolutionize society, "That never happened." At Backchannel, Andrew Zaleski has the definitive, investigative account of why the 3D printing revolution hasn't yet come to pass, culled from interviews with industry observers, current MakerBot … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Aniston visits 'SNL' to confront Vanessa Bayer about her Rachel impression

Sunday 4 December 7:34:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29845%2frachelsFeed-tw Feed-fb Saturday Night Live star Vanessa Bayer is known for her uncanny impression of Jennifer Aniston's Rachel from Friends, and on Weekend Update this week, she dusted off her wig for another parody of the beloved character. Everything was going well until the real Aniston showed up — ostensibly to visit Bayer, since the two co-starred in the upcoming Office Christmas … [Link]

Mashable » What will Aussie politicians do this Xmas? Hang out at 'Cheers,' obviously.

Sunday 4 December 7:05:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29844%2fscreen_shot_2016-12-04_at_5.56.21_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb If this video is anything to go by, best to avoid Malcolm Turnbull this holiday season should you run into him in a bar. He'll chew your ear off drunkenly complaining about the Labor party. ABC's Insiders has a doozy of a mashup to finish the year, adding Australia's prime minister, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and other ministers to the … [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' skewers Trump's Twitter habit, and he immediately proves their point

Sunday 4 December 6:07:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29843%2fsaturday_night_live_trump_tweetsFeed-tw Feed-fb Alec Baldwin was back on Saturday Night Live this week as President-elect Donald Trump in a skit poking fun at Trump's recent decision to retweet a number of unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud from his supporters — including a 16-year-old from California.  And did Trump then tweet about the show? Of course he did. The sketch showed Baldwin's Trump and … [Link]

Mashable » California sports teams tweet support and donate after fatal Oakland party fire

Sunday 4 December 5:38:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306257%2fap_16338772010242Feed-tw Feed-fbSome of California's major sports teams have pledged on Twitter to help the victims and families affected by a devastating fire that tore through an Oakland warehouse party Friday night, killing at least 9 people. The Oakland Raiders said it would join Oakland Athletics to match donations up $30,000. The NFL team also announced it would observe a moment of silence … [Link]

Slashdot » Devuan's Systemd-Free Linux Hits Beta 2

Sunday 4 December 4:38:00 UTC 2016

Long-time Slashdot reader Billly Gates writes, "For all the systemd haters who want a modern distro feel free to rejoice. The Debian fork called Devuan is almost done, completing a daunting task of stripping systemd dependencies from Debian." From The Register: Devuan came about after some users felt [Debian] had become too desktop-friendly. The change the greybeards objected to most … [Link]

Mashable » Hire someone to make your wedding hashtag because #itshardtobeclever

Sunday 4 December 4:34:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305699%2fap_78419429964Feed-tw Feed-fbMillennial weddings come with a basically compulsory social media component these days, and one woman is taking advantage. After dealing with wedding overload (19 ceremonies over the past two years), Los Angeles-based magazine editor Marielle Wakim had witnessed her fair share of bridal processions, wedding veils and best man toasts.  She'd also seen the rise of the wedding hashtag, a short … [Link]

Mashable » The 16 biggest tech stories of 2016

Sunday 4 December 3:40:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f305643%2funtitled-261Feed-tw Feed-fbTechnology doesn't just change the world — it runs it.  In 2016, the algorithms, networks and slabs of glass and metal that make up today's digital tools had a direct impact on our lives in some very unexpected ways.  From Facebook's fake news problem to the Galaxy Note7 literally exploding, that impact wasn't always for the good, but there were also … [Link]

Mashable » OpTic Gaming wins the ELeague 'CS:GO' Season 2 championship

Sunday 4 December 3:01:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306214%2f7f1213b68d064f259e2ed9c58e14083bFeed-tw Feed-fbOpTic Gaming defeated Astralis to win the ELeague Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Season 2 championship Saturday, walking away with $400,000 and a team achievement: their first-ever championship at a major international tournament. Both Astralis and OpTic Gaming came into the finals never having won a big international tournament, but the North American OpTic managed to control the pace of the second and … [Link]

Slashdot » iOS's 'Activation Lock' For Stolen iPads And iPhones Can Be Easily Bypassed

Sunday 4 December 2:39:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes ComputerWorld: Two researchers claim to have found a way to bypass the activation lock feature in iOS that's supposed to prevent anyone from using an iPhone or iPad marked as lost by its owner… One of the few things allowed from the activation lock screen is connecting the device to a Wi-Fi network, including manually configuring … [Link]

Mashable » OpTic Gaming goes on Cinderella run to win ELeague Season 2

Sunday 4 December 2:20:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f29839%2fzwwilson92_2016-01-10_21-11-23.00_04_49_00.still002Feed-tw Feed-fbThe #GreenWall pulled one out for all of North America.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Astralis, Optic Gaming, Valve, and Counter Strike [Link]

Mashable » Amnesty condemns 'excessive' violence at Standing Rock, calls for Obama to act

Sunday 4 December 1:58:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306233%2f8c98532d63bd457fb4ab476734f5c192Feed-tw Feed-fbDays after local authorities were condemned for spraying people with water cannons in freezing temperatures, Amnesty International has called for an end to America's "over-militarized" response to the Standing Rock protest in North Dakota. On Saturday, the organisation demanded President Obama halt the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.  It also condemned the "excessive" force used on those seeking to end … [Link]

Mashable » This perfect sports Vine is a comedy in three acts

Sunday 4 December 1:38:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306236%2fgoodvineFeed-tw Feed-fbMan, why'd they have to kill this app? WHY'D THEY HAVE TO KILL THIS APP!?  Just about one month after Twitter announced its plans to eliminate Vine — which pairs with sports like a fine wine — here comes the perfect clip to remind us all what we'll soon be missing.  Our dramatis personae: Ethan Happ, forward, Wisconsin Baders; Khadeem Lattin, … [Link]

Mashable » UCLA basketball is back, baby

Sunday 4 December 1:37:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306211%2fb429c4e1f72c425c95b8541cd4dcb839Feed-tw Feed-fbNot long ago, UCLA basketball was reeling.  In March, a plane flew a banner over the campus imploring the school to fire coach Steve Alford. The renowned college hoops program seemed listless, struggling to a 15-17 record one year after a March Madness run marked by luck as much as anything else.  Suddenly, all that drama seems ancient. UCLA just put … [Link]

Mashable » Apple letter hints at self-driving Apple Car in the future

Sunday 4 December 0:42:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f306188%2fcarply98Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Apple rumormongers simply won't let talk of an Apple Car die.  Just months after reports indicated that there was, in fact, no Apple Car on the way, now a new document is sure to stoke the fires of Apple fans' hopes that the company's logo will grace an automobile in coming years.  SEE ALSO: If Apple is building a car, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What's the Best Linux Laptop?

Sunday 4 December 0:39:00 UTC 2016

Long-Time Slashdot reader sconeu is finally replacing his 10-year-old Toshiba Satellite laptop, and needs suggestions on the best current laptops for running Linux. I'm looking to run some flavor of Linux (probably KDE-based UI, but not mandatory) while using a virtual machine to run Windows 7 (for stuff needed for work). For me personally, battery life and weight are more … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Tookan, Ingo Money, Musement, Dizzyjam, ETwater

Sunday 4 December 0:05:17 UTC 2016

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. [Link]

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