John Gordon Ross

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 » What to do on Christmas Day when you don't even celebrate Christmas

Thursday 22 December 23:49:13 UTC 2016

For people who don't celebrate Christmas, the day itself can fill you with dread. There's no waking up to presents, no massive feast for lunch, dinner or eating leftovers on the ensuing days.  It's just another day, except most stores and activities are closed, while everyone else is having a ball. So what do you do? SEE ALSO: The story behind … [Link]

Mashable » What you should expect from the iPhone in 2017

Thursday 22 December 23:41:36 UTC 2016

There are three constants in modern life: death, taxes and iPhone leaks.  The rumor mill surrounding Apple's flagship device is constantly churning — speculations hit the blogosphere well in advance of any official announcements, with some prognosticators skipping ahead full model cycles to focus on the next next iteration, if their sources are so inclined.  Every version of the iPhone receives … [Link]

Mashable » Conquer yourself in this exhilarating DreamHack Masters trailer

Thursday 22 December 23:39:47 UTC 2016

This video for the upcoming DreamHack Masters Las Vegas tournament is the most epic esports trailer in the world!  OK … that might have been a slight exaggeration, but the trailer is definitely more reminiscent of a blockbuster movie than an esports event. The $450,000 Counter Strike: Global Offensive tournament was announced in October and in 2017 DreamHack Masters is … [Link]

Mashable » Pioneering bionic eyes are being given to 10 blind people

Thursday 22 December 23:33:41 UTC 2016

Ten blind people in the UK are set to be given "bionic eyes" for free by the National Health Service (NHS) as part of a pioneering treatment program. The Argus II Bionic Eye, made by the company Second Sight, could mean a whole new world of vision for people previously blind through an inherited degenerative disease called retinitis pigmentosa — and … [Link]

Mashable » The John Legend song heard at a billion weddings hits 1 billion views on YouTube

Thursday 22 December 23:29:41 UTC 2016

John Legend has made it to YouTube's 1 billion club. The award-winning songwriter and singer's 2013 music video for "All Of Me" crossed 1 billion views on Thursday. Legend joins Calvin Harris ("This is What You Came For" ft. Rihanna), Drake ("Hotline Bling"), Adele ("Rolling in the Deep"), Fifth Harmony ("Work from Home" ft. Ty Dolla $ign) and a handful … [Link]

Popular Science » You can't replace the F-35 with an F-18 any more than you can replace an aircraft carrier with a cruise ship

Thursday 22 December 23:28:19 UTC 2016

Military An F-18 cannot do everything an F-35 can do, unless stealth doesn't matter. F-35 tweets from Trump reveal a lack of understanding of defense technology. [Link]

Slashdot » Russians Used Malware On Android Devices To Track and Target Ukraine Artillery, Says Report

Thursday 22 December 23:25:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 quotes a report from Reuters: A hacking group linked to the Russian government and high-profile cyber attacks against Democrats during the U.S. presidential election likely used a malware implant on Android devices to track and target Ukrainian artillery units from late 2014 through 2016, according to a new report released Thursday. The malware was able to retrieve communications and … [Link]

Mashable » Teacher has totally amazing reaction to gift from his students

Thursday 22 December 23:23:42 UTC 2016

This holiday season, give the gift of shoelaces. In the video below, the sweetest teacher known to man opens up a pair of sneakers his students gave to him for Christmas. Instead of shaming them for what was an obviously weird gift, this teacher embraces the sneakers with open arms. SEE ALSO: Where to watch your favorite Christmas movies this holiday … [Link]

Mashable » 17 'Rogue One' questions answered by the novel

Thursday 22 December 23:21:27 UTC 2016

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. What did you think it was going to do? Even a movie as full and rich as Rogue One can't tell you the full story. It ties up loose ends more than most Star Wars films — but it doesn't answer everything.  There's just too much going on in … [Link]

Mashable » The ‘Zencrate’ is a smart dog crate that will soothe your pet

Thursday 22 December 23:10:25 UTC 2016

The dog crate got an upgrade… and its high-tech features will be sure to ease your dog's anxiety. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Design, Tech, Pet, and Cute [Link]

Mashable » 9 animals that just want you to give them a big belly rub for Christmas

Thursday 22 December 23:04:30 UTC 2016

What’s that? You want a belly rub? We're not talking about you, internet-dwelling human. Rather, these cute Australian animals that prove if nothing else, 2016 was a great year for tummy scratches.  It seems the animals they have Down Under love nothing more than a tickle here and there.  SEE ALSO: You need this: Adorable baby animals romping in the wild … [Link]

Mashable » NYC's 'Subway Therapy' wall is transformed into a brilliant interactive holiday card

Thursday 22 December 23:04:13 UTC 2016

This has been a rough year, but don't lose hope yet. We all deserve to end the year on a positive note, so First Look Media has created the perfect holiday card to enjoy and share with others. The creative idea was inspired by one of the bright spots of 2016 following the election: "Subway Therapy," the positive and peaceful Post-it … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Updates Autopilot To Make It Follow the Speed Limit On Roads

Thursday 22 December 22:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: Before a recent update that is being gradually pushed to Tesla owners, the automaker allowed its Autopilot to be set at a higher speed than the speed limit on all roads where the driver assist system could be enabled, but now Tesla is pushing a new update to make Autopilot follow the … [Link]

Mashable » Uber got in a fight with California, so it's moving its self-driving cars to this state

Thursday 22 December 22:36:45 UTC 2016

After a week fraught with controversy, Uber is relocating its current self-driving car pilot program from bustling San Francisco to the more relaxing environs of Arizona. An Uber spokesperson told Mashable in a statement, “Our cars departed for Arizona this morning by truck. We’ll be expanding our self-driving pilot there in the next few weeks, and we’re excited to have the … [Link]

Mashable » Grayson Allen and the arrogant sanctimony of Duke's Coach K

Thursday 22 December 22:19:56 UTC 2016

Before we really begin here, let's briefly look back to March.  Oregon had just eliminated Duke from the NCAA Tournament. In the post-game handshake line, Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski appeared to give Ducks guard Dillon Brooks a brief but very pedantic lecture following a bit of last-second bravado from the Oregon star.  Then Coach K, as he's known, lied.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » The Pantsuit Nation backlash is liberal elitism at its worst

Thursday 22 December 22:16:18 UTC 2016

On Monday, news broke that Pantsuit Nation, the secret Facebook group for Hillary Clinton supporters now boasting close to 4 million members, would now be publishing a book.  When Pantsuit Nation founder Libby Chamberlain announced to the group that she'd be publishing some of their stories in book form, she was immediately met with thousands of Facebook likes, then a roar … [Link]

Slashdot » Pokemon Go Arrives On the Apple Watch

Thursday 22 December 22:05:00 UTC 2016

Niantic, the developers behind Pokemon Go, have finally launched the Apple Watch version of the game. The new smartwatch app will let you play Pokemon Go without having to constantly pull out your smartphone. Instead, you can use the watch to tap to find nearby Pokemon, collect items from PokeStops, and log your gameplay as a "workout." TechCrunch reports: The … [Link]

Mashable » You won't guess what produce was used to create the snow in 'Home Alone'

Thursday 22 December 22:00:00 UTC 2016

While this list of Home Alone trivia may not help you defend your home against bandits, it will definitely make you sound super well-informed at your next holiday movie party or Macaulay Culkin fan club meeting. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cinefix&#~ Read more…More about Mashable Video, Christmas Movies, Christmas, Macaulay Culkin, and Home Alone [Link]

Mashable » Ghost world: How Snapchat killed it in 2016

Thursday 22 December 21:54:42 UTC 2016

Snapchat’s wrapping up its biggest year ever, and the app—along with the entire social media space—will never be the same again.  From major changes to the app itself, to a new advertising platform, to Spectacles, to a company rebrand (hello, Snap!), and an IPO on the horizon, looking back at 2016, it's clear that Evan Spiegel showed the world a company … [Link]

Popular Science » The best gifts for baby nerds and smart kids

Thursday 22 December 21:30:28 UTC 2016

Gift Guides Holiday presents for the tots on your list Got a nerdy kid (or nerd-adjacent kid) on your holiday gift list? Here are a few presents that will delight your favorite babies and kids—and their parents. [Link]

Mashable » Toddler's adorable reaction to getting adopted has the internet in tears

Thursday 22 December 21:29:07 UTC 2016

The internet can't get enough of this adorable story. After 832 days in foster care, 3-year-old Michael Brown was finally adopted by his third foster family. SEE ALSO: It was a bit too easy for this woman to convince her husband she adopted a coyote Tara Montgomery and her two daughters began fostering Michael in February of 2015, when he was … [Link]

Slashdot » Norway Aims To Allow Testing Of Self-Driving Cars in 2017

Thursday 22 December 21:23:00 UTC 2016

The Norwegian government aims to pass a law in the spring of next year to allow testing of self-driving vehicles on Norwegian roads, it said on Thursday. From a report: Norway is one of the largest markets for Tesla Motors electric vehicles, thanks to generous government subsidies. Tesla said in October its new models will come with hardware, including cameras … [Link]

Mashable » Hey procrastinators, here's how to score a holiday flight deal

Thursday 22 December 21:19:24 UTC 2016

The holidays are finally here — well, almost. If you've been procrastinating purchasing a ticket to visit your family these holidays or simply decide to pull a The Holiday and jet off to your dream destination last-minute, you'll need to know where the travel deals are at. SEE ALSO: When to book your holiday travel (Hint: Soon) As it's very late … [Link]

Mashable » This Soldier is strengthening bonds and getting the job done

Thursday 22 December 21:13:17 UTC 2016

Because he's stationed in Fort Hood, TX, this Soldier gets to serve his country while still spending a great amount of time at home in Houston. Cpl. Delgado is very close with his family, so that time together is precious. Cpl. Delgado's second family, his brigade, can be found just a stone's throw away from his first.  As a Computer/Detections … [Link]

Mashable » Unleash your inner super spy with this futuristic watercraft

Thursday 22 December 21:12:50 UTC 2016

The 'Quadrofoil' is an electric hydrofoil cruiser that's unique and eco-friendly. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Travel, Luxury, Transportation, and Water Sports [Link]

Mashable » Keep the belief in Santa alive and well with this Chrome extension

Thursday 22 December 21:12:07 UTC 2016

What happens when a child stops believing in Santa Claus? A little bit of Christmas spirit dies, that's what. Santa lives on through the hope of children, and these days, that hope can be harder to hold onto thanks to online tanks of information like Google and Wikipedia. Now that potentially dream-shattering information is just a quick click away, how do … [Link]

Mashable » 'That Dragon, Cancer' team makes a VR mystery game for Daydream

Thursday 22 December 20:56:41 UTC 2016

In the first episode of the Daydream VR game Untethered, you hang out at a small town radio station and interact with callers using your actual voice. It's a mystery game. As you take calls, run the radio show (featuring music from Future Folk and Jill Sobule), and interact with your producer, clues surface that help you to understand what's … [Link]

Mashable » Please, Manny Ramirez, don't make another comeback

Thursday 22 December 20:51:31 UTC 2016

So apparently Manny Ramirez wants to play baseball again.  We all remember Manny, right? He was a stud for the Boston Red Sox during their World Series runs in 2004 and 2007. He also did things like high-five fans in the middle of a play and disappear behind the outfield wall to take bathroom breaks. This type of quirky, DGAF behavior … [Link]

Mashable » Gird your wallets, gamers: The Steam Winter Sale is now live

Thursday 22 December 20:49:01 UTC 2016

The best/scariest moment of the holiday season has arrived: the annual Steam Winter Sale. For the next week and a half — until 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 2 — most of the games sold in Valve's online store will have their prices slashed by varying amounts. New games, old games, even add-ons … if you can pay for it on … [Link]

Slashdot » Congressional Report Claims Snowden In 'Contact With Russian Intelligence'

Thursday 22 December 20:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Edward Snowden has been in contact with Russian intelligence officials since arriving in Russia in 2013, according to a new report from Congress. "Since Snowden's arrival in Moscow, he has had, and continues to have, contact with Russian intelligence services," the 33-page report, issued Thursday by the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee … [Link]

Mashable » Internet rightfully outraged that this woman didn't win her office ugly Christmas sweater contest

Thursday 22 December 20:36:00 UTC 2016

Maya Moore didn't win her office ugly Christmas sweater contest, but she did win Twitter's heart.  On Wednesday, Moore shared a photo of the garland-covered sweater — and matching hat — she spent four hours making the night before the contest. But to her surprise, Moore says she she came in second place.  SEE ALSO: Where to watch your favorite Christmas … [Link]

Mashable » Ridiculous man recreated a classic 'National Lampoon' scene for a good cause

Thursday 22 December 20:27:03 UTC 2016

Holy sh*t, where's the Tylenol? Eric Anstey, in Lower Sackville, Canada, might need it after standing in the pouring rain for 15 minutes recreating a classic scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.  As part of his "12 Dares of Christmas," Anstey did a perfect impression of Cousin Eddie's infamous "sh*tter's full" segment, screaming the phrase at cars passing by. The series … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Hypothes.is, SmartyStreets, Capital One, iDigBio, hyScore.io

Thursday 22 December 20:22:44 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]

Mashable » Donald Trump loved exclamation points in 2016 almost as much as he loves himself (!!!)

Thursday 22 December 20:19:59 UTC 2016

Even though he's under a month from taking the oath of office, it's highly unlikely Donald Trump is going to be ditching his Twitter account any time soon, which means we're going to see a lot more of his Twitter tics, including the one he abuses the most: the exclamation point. We already know that there are a lot of things … [Link]

Mashable » Google to fight Apple Watch head-on with its own smartwatches

Thursday 22 December 20:17:29 UTC 2016

It was a pretty terrible year for smartwatches not called Apple Watch. With the delay of Android Wear 2.0 until next year, most smartwatch makers decided to take a break. But while smartwatch mania might have cooled off for now, it looks like the watches are far from dead. They could become a hot thing again if Google has its way. … [Link]

Slashdot » China Opens Door For Tesla and Other Foreign Automakers To Produce Electric Vehicles

Thursday 22 December 20:07:00 UTC 2016

Despite its strong protectionism laws in place that require any automaker wanting to establish production capacity in the country to partner and share its technology with a local manufacturer, China is proposing to relax laws. In an attempt to accelerate electric vehicle production in the country and fight its air pollution problem, China is now proposing to relax those laws … [Link]

Mashable » Send off 2016 with HBO's 'Game of Thrones' marathon

Thursday 22 December 20:04:36 UTC 2016

There may be no better way to bid a hearty farewell to this year than to utterly shelter oneself from external stimuli for five days — and instead, spend that time bingeing Game of Thrones on HBO live.  SEE ALSO: Here's your first sweet glimpse of 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, HBO (technically HBO2) will … [Link]

Mashable » 'Poop the Potato' game is here to save you from the holidays

Thursday 22 December 19:47:47 UTC 2016

Millions of people around the world will be suffering through the holidays for the next few weeks, which means there will be countless awkward holiday parties no one really wants to attend. Thankfully, there's a new, entertaining game out going around the internet to break the ice and have some fun. The game is called "Poop the Potato" and it's … [Link]

Popular Science » Last-minute gifts you can buy on Amazon Prime

Thursday 22 December 19:33:04 UTC 2016

Gift Guides Because nothing else will make it in time for Christmas You're out of time. Here are the gifts you can order tonight and still have arrive before Christmas—without paying an arm and a leg for shipping. [Link]

Mashable » The 16 most bogus movie stories of 2016 (and how to spot them)

Thursday 22 December 19:32:45 UTC 2016

“Fake news" had its shining moment on the political hill in 2016, but anyone who’s been around Hollywood long enough knows that ginned-up movie and TV "news" has been a cottage industry for more than a century. This year, Hollywood’s fake movie news was as phony and fulsome as ever. Up in Silicon Valley, they call it "vaporware": Projects announced so … [Link]

Mashable » Double parker receives shoppers' wrath in the form of shopping carts

Thursday 22 December 19:24:31 UTC 2016

Everyone who has ever driven a car can agree that people who park over the line are the worst. One driver broke the golden rule of staying in the lines in a Walmart parking lot in Biddeford, Maine. So, shoppers took their revenge by barricading the car with shopping carts. SEE ALSO: Entrepreneurial woman sells positive pregnancy tests on Craigslist to … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Isn't Giving Up On Smartwatches; Two Flagship Android Wear 2.0 Watches Launching Early Next Year

Thursday 22 December 19:24:00 UTC 2016

Google isn't giving up on its smartwatches. The company said today it will be launching two new flagship smartwatches in the first quarter of next year. These watches will run Android Wear 2.0 operating system and will be the first ones to launch with the new platform. From the report: Following the launch of the new devices, existing Android Wear … [Link]

Mashable » 'Super Mario Run' remake brings parkour to the Mushroom Kingdom

Thursday 22 December 19:16:22 UTC 2016

Parkour is alive and well, all thanks to Super Mario. It's been three years since we've seen a parkour rendition of the Mario brothers, and this one bests that one by leaps and bounds.  After Nintendo released Super Mario Run, an iOS version of Super Mario, last week, filmmaker Devin Graham created a live-action parkour short inspired by the game. … [Link]

Mashable » North Pole hits melting point in time for Christmas, so Santa can just swim to you now

Thursday 22 December 19:12:16 UTC 2016

Today is an extremely unusual December day at the North Pole, with temperatures getting very close to the melting point of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or 0 degrees Celsius.  For perspective, the temperature at the North Pole is about 40 degrees Fahrenheit above average for the date. Data from a buoy located about 80 miles south of the dark, windswept pole hit 32 … [Link]

Mashable » This message in a bottle is the perfect Christmas gift

Thursday 22 December 19:05:49 UTC 2016

Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for you to make that mad dash to the shops and pick up something last minute for your loved ones. How do you surprise your friends and family year after year though? Seeking out the most meaningful, heartfelt gifts can be tough, and Coca-Cola has decided it’s time to throw … [Link]

Mashable » You can finally play 'Pokémon Go' on an Apple Watch

Thursday 22 December 19:00:00 UTC 2016

Pokémon Go fans get one more surprise as the holidays descend: Apple Watch support. The Pokémon Go app for Apple Watch is a stripped down companion to the smartphone game. You can't actually use it to catch Pokémon, but it plugs in to virtually every other facet of the game. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Go' players have walked around the earth more … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Free Wi-Fi in India Now Live in 100 Railway Stations; 15,000 New Users Connect to Web Everyday

Thursday 22 December 18:43:00 UTC 2016

Last year, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the company will be bringing free Wi-Fi to 100 railway stations in India by the end of 2016. The company began, what was the "the largest public Wi-Fi project in the world", in India earlier this year. Today, it announced its free Wi-Fi has reached 100th Indian railway station in the country. From … [Link]

Mashable » Magnetic USB-C adapter actually does everything you need

Thursday 22 December 18:41:21 UTC 2016

Since Apple killed off MagSafe charging entirely in favor of USB-C ports in the new MacBook Pro, easy, magnetic power cord connection has sadly gone the way of the headphone jack (RIP). If you want to experience that satisfying click every time you charge up — and have a safeguard against damaging your cords or ports with an unexpected tug — … [Link]

Mashable » Atari is here to help you relive your childhood dreams with 'Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic'

Thursday 22 December 18:36:54 UTC 2016

Atari just delivered an early Christmas present. The company has released a new set of Roller Coaster Tycoon apps for iOS and Android that bring a heavy dose of '90s nostalgia. SEE ALSO: So much complaining: 'Super Mario Run' will destroy your data and drain your wallet Officially called Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic, the $5.99 game looks to be a near … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump just posted his scariest tweet yet

Thursday 22 December 18:21:09 UTC 2016

While most Americans were turning their thoughts to the upcoming holiday weekend and a time of relaxation and reflection after a long year, it seems Donald Trump had other things on his mind. Like nuclear weapons. SEE ALSO: The Trumpster Fire is the Yule log that 2016 deserves With less than a month until his inauguration, Trump dropped a tweet (or … [Link]

Mashable » For only $20,000, you could have this pen that looks like a rocket

Thursday 22 December 18:17:43 UTC 2016

The pen is worth a small fortune, but if you are fortunate enough to afford one, it will definitely grab some attention at the next board meeting. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Space, Expensive, Pens, and Real Time [Link]

The Joy of Tech » Nitrozac's new painting

Thursday 22 December 18:06:27 UTC 2016

Nitrozac has a new painting up for auction… "Black Apple". As Nitro describes it… "New owners of the Jet Black phone are usually obsessively worried about scratching their new baby. But for my painting, scratches became the missing element. For some, the painting may symbolize the flaws and rough edges with technology, or perhaps even a comment on what some … [Link]

Mashable » Detroit street renamed to honor Motown legend Stevie Wonder

Thursday 22 December 18:03:41 UTC 2016

Don’t you worry 'bout a thing, because Stevie Wonder officially has a street named after him in his childhood home of Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Free Press reported Thursday that a stretch of Milwaukee Avenue was renamed to celebrate the iconic Motown artist, and on Wednesday the signs displaying Stevie Wonder Avenue were presented in front of the singer and Detroit … [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Circulation Hits Record High Of $14 Billion

Thursday 22 December 18:02:00 UTC 2016

Bitcoin, the digital currency that most people have never actually used, has hit a record value of $14 billion after jumping 5 percent on Thursday. From a report on The Guardian: The price of one bitcoin reached $875 on the Europe-based Bitstamp exchange, its strongest level since January 2014, putting the cryptocurrency on track for its best daily performance in … [Link]

Mashable » 'Counter-Strike' pros aren't happy with the new PEA league

Thursday 22 December 18:00:14 UTC 2016

A large chunk of Counter-Strike pros in North America are not happy. In an open letter published Wednesday night, 25 professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players from Cloud9, Counter Logic Gaming, Immortals, Team Liquid and Team SoloMid voiced their concerns about the Professional Esports Association (PEA) — an owner-operated league promising better pay, benefits and player involvement made up of seven North … [Link]

Mashable » You can now buy a gold-plated Trump iPhone because life is so weird

Thursday 22 December 17:52:18 UTC 2016

Got a ton of money to spend like Donald Trump does? Well we've found the perfect thing to buy: a gold-encased, diamond-encrusted iPhone 7 with the president-elect's face on it. *Jaws drop to the floor* Yes, this completely unnecessary and truly bizarre item is being created and sold by Goldgenie, a store in the United Arab Emirates for about $151,000. Why?! … [Link]

Mashable » The Trumpster Fire is the Yule log that 2016 deserves

Thursday 22 December 17:40:23 UTC 2016

2016 is almost over and thank your deity of choice because this year has lived up to all the words being used to describe it.  SEE ALSO: Insult after insult: All of Trump's ugly campaign rhetoric in one place Luckily, the folks at progressive digital agency Revolution Messaging have cooked up a Yule log substitute that 2016 so richly deserves: … [Link]

Mashable » Dog pees all over bed, receives gentle but fair punishment

Thursday 22 December 17:21:47 UTC 2016

In an excellent show of gentle dog discipline, Twitter user Ben Taylor showed his roommates' dog that actions have consequences. In this case, the action was peeing all over Taylor's bed. The consequence was having to stay home while another dog enjoys a leisurely outdoor walk. my roommates' dog peed all over my bed so i punished him by walking my … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Delays App Store Security Deadline For Developers

Thursday 22 December 17:21:00 UTC 2016

Reader Trailrunner7 writes: Apple has pushed back a deadline for developers to support a key transport security technology in apps submitted to the company's app stores. Officials said at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this year that developers would have to support Apple Transport Security by the end of 2016. But on Thursday, the company announced that it has … [Link]

Mashable » 5 New Year’s resolutions made better with proper lighting

Thursday 22 December 17:15:46 UTC 2016

It’s that time of year – when you resolve to reinvent every aspect of your life.    Every January you reflect on the past and look toward the future with hope, dreaming up all the things you will do differently, finally begin or just get better at in the 12 months to come.    The thing about New Year’s resolutions, though, … [Link]

Mashable » Fire station Christmas card features 6 super cute firefighter's babies

Thursday 22 December 17:15:44 UTC 2016

While some may prefer a hot and steamy firemen calendar for the holidays, one Oklahoma fire department opted to go in quite a different direction. In 2016 alone, six of the 33 firefighters at Durant Fire Department in Oklahoma became parents to adorable babies. So, they decided to pull out all the stops and coordinate a sweet Christmas card featuring the … [Link]

Mashable » How the latest LED technology is making your home lighting more adaptable

Thursday 22 December 17:15:18 UTC 2016

For most of us, the bedroom is more than a slumber chamber — it’s an expression of self. The living room? A projection of our personalities, our tastes, our life experiences — where we welcome loved ones and complete strangers to dwell with us as well as a bit of humble bragging. We don’t just decorate them. We engineer them.  Yet, … [Link]

Mashable » How couples can solve lighting disagreements for good

Thursday 22 December 17:14:30 UTC 2016

Think at-home lighting is no big deal? Think again.    For many couples, getting their lamps, overhead fixtures and task lighting adjusted to their liking is a bit like Goldilocks testing out the beds of the three bears. For some, lighting is too bright, for others it’s too soft.     Finding that “just right” light can be a struggle.    “I'm … [Link]

Mashable » You need to be watching 'The OA' so you can freak out with everyone

Thursday 22 December 17:02:08 UTC 2016

Even if you're late to the party for Netflix's The OA (it released on Dec. 15), fear not, for it will rage throughout the holidays and into 2017. Netflix's latest mystery thriller has shades of Stranger Things and Sense8, but like those sci-fi standouts, it occupies an entirely unique realm. SEE ALSO: This trailer for Netflix's new mystery show will cure … [Link]

Mashable » 11 terrible beauty trends from 2016 that need to die

Thursday 22 December 16:57:07 UTC 2016

LONDON — Another year, another never-ending supply of ghastly trends to be added to a list of things that we'd sooner forget. SEE ALSO: These are the hottest trends for 2017 according to Pinterest This year, when people weren't drawing unicorns on their eyes, they were matching their hair to their iPhones. They were making their fingernails look like slices of … [Link]

Popular Science » Don’t hate on deep-sea critters. They've got to be weird to survive.

Thursday 22 December 16:54:02 UTC 2016

Animals You'd look pretty ugly too if you lived at the bottom of the sea Yes, the animals a deep-sea fisherman in Russia has been tweeting are weird looking. But that’s because they’re specialized to live under extreme conditions. [Link]

Mashable » Climate scientist wins major court battle just in time for Trump administration

Thursday 22 December 16:53:40 UTC 2016

In a legal first, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that a climate science researcher can proceed with defamation claims against writers who made false allegations about his scientific work.  The ruling by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, found that a "reasonable jury" could find that two writers defamed Michael Mann — known for the famous … [Link]

Mashable » Son travels 5,000 miles to surprise his mother, scares the sh*t out of her

Thursday 22 December 16:42:28 UTC 2016

This son gave his mother the Christmas present she really wanted. Enda Conway surprised his mother by traveling over 5,000 miles to her home in Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland, when she thought he wouldn't make it home for the holidays. After moving to San Francisco for work, Conway hadn't seen his mother in four months. "I used to travel from Dublin … [Link]

Slashdot » Encrypted Messaging App Signal Uses Google To Bypass Censorship

Thursday 22 December 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Developers of the popular Signal secure messaging app have started to use Google's domain as a front to hide traffic to their service and to sidestep blocking attempts. Bypassing online censorship in countries where internet access is controlled by the government can be very hard for users. It typically requires the use of virtual private networking (VPN) services or complex … [Link]

Mashable » Does your iPhone 7 Plus have this camera issue?

Thursday 22 December 16:35:21 UTC 2016

Is your iPhone 7 Plus's camera malfunctioning and showing you a black screen? You're not the only one with the problem. A number of people are reporting their iPhone 7 Plus cameras are "breaking", with the rear camera(s) lenses only showing a black screen, or flashes of green or purple.  SEE ALSO: Portrait mode on the iPhone 7 Plus will take … [Link]

Popular Science » Trump's newest adviser wants to mine the moon

Thursday 22 December 16:35:06 UTC 2016

Space The addition of Charles Miller to the NASA "landing party" bodes well for private space companies Trump's plans for NASA are still largely up-in-the-air, but one thing seems certain: the partnerships that the space agency has been developing with private companies… [Link]

Mashable » The final 'Overwatch' developer update of 2016 looks at what's ahead

Thursday 22 December 16:34:03 UTC 2016

Year one of Overwatch is in the books, and here are some reflections on it from Jeff Kaplan, the game's director. It's not all "thank yous" and "see you in 2017s," either. In the video above, Kaplan looks ahead at what's to come in the new year. There's talk of new heroes and maps, of course, but plenty of other … [Link]

Mashable » What we want our boyfriends, The Chainsmokers, to buy us for Christmas

Thursday 22 December 16:09:47 UTC 2016

Santa baby, pull me closer.  You've definitely heard The Chainsmokers' hit bangers this year, but you may not know that they are our boyfriends. Probably because we are the only ones talking about it for some weird reason, but whatever.  This holiday season, Drew and Alex are going to have to crush it with gifts in order to win back our … [Link]

Slashdot » A Record High of 455 Scripted TV Shows Aired in 2016

Thursday 22 December 16:01:00 UTC 2016

In case you wanted to ground your abstract TV FOMO in hard numbers, FX has data on the fact that, yes, there really is too much TV. An anonymous reader shares a report: The network, whose CEO John Landgraf coined the idea of "peak TV," has released its unofficial tally of the number of shows on TV, finding that 455 … [Link]

Mashable » Ask Amazon Alexa to sing and she'll serenade you with a cheesy tune

Thursday 22 December 15:48:09 UTC 2016

The Amazon Echo has many talents. From delivering the weather to reading you the news, the device's personal assistant, Alexa, can be an extremely helpful tool for any apartment. And also mildly entertaining. Echo owners have recently noticed that if you ask Alexa to sing, she'll serenade you with an extremely cheesy country tune that starts with the lyrics, "When … [Link]

Mashable » Sweetgreen will be one of the first chains to go fully cashless

Thursday 22 December 15:41:35 UTC 2016

Sweetgreen is ditching cash.  The fast-growing salad chain (with the perpetually endless line) will eliminate cash from all its restaurants in 2017, the restaurant's founders told Fast Company.  The fast-casual salad concept has 64 stores nationwide. Six of those went cashless last January.  "Cash has become such a smaller piece of our tender," Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet told Fast Company. "When … [Link]

Mashable » Inside Amazon's Prime Now warehouse the week before Christmas

Thursday 22 December 15:26:21 UTC 2016

Inside Amazon's New York warehouse for Prime Now, nothing is organized.  Or actually it is, but the only person who could understand it is an algorithm.  The one-floor warehouse halfway up an office building on 34th Street is full of everything marked as currently available on Prime Now, Amazon's service that has couriers deliver orders within two hours. The 25,000 products … [Link]

Slashdot » Prepare For Even More Volatile Weather in 2017

Thursday 22 December 15:22:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous shares a report on Engadget: Ice isn't just great for keeping your drinks cool at parties, it also helps keep our planet cool by reflecting some of the sun's heat away. But thanks to our steadfast refusal to address climate change, there's going to be a lot less ice in the Arctic next year. Scientists are observing record … [Link]

Mashable » 6 turning points that were critical to the rise of esports

Thursday 22 December 15:15:11 UTC 2016

2016 has been a groundbreaking year for esports, an industry that has seen explosive growth over the last decade. As we look to 2017, esports veteran Chris Puckett dropped by the Mashable office to remind us of how esports has gotten to where it is today. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Mlg, Competitive Gaming, Gaming, and Esports [Link]

Mashable » London rolls out a badge and card for people with hidden disabilities

Thursday 22 December 15:09:40 UTC 2016

LONDON — For people with hidden illnesses, London's public transport network isn't always the friendliest place to beBut that situation might be about to improve. Transport for London (TfL) has just announced that it is permanently rolling out a blue badge and card that says "Please offer me a seat" so customers who are less able to stand can be given … [Link]

Mashable » Alex Trebek, Ken Jennings and more remember 'Jeopardy!' champion who passed away

Thursday 22 December 15:06:39 UTC 2016

After the last posthumous Jeopardy! appearance of Cindy Stowell, who died on Dec. 5th of colon cancer, host Alex Trebek recorded a short video to pay tribute to her time on the show. Wednesday marked the last of Stowell's six-episode run on the game show, which she taped in the summer knowing she had only six months to live. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » The wheelchair has been reinvented

Thursday 22 December 15:05:14 UTC 2016

The Tek Robotic Mobilization Device is a versatile mobility device that offers paraplegics the ability to stand upright.  It's also easier to mount, smaller than traditional wheelchairs and offers users the ability to carry out tasks without assistance. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Accessibility, Invention, and Mobility Scooter [Link]

Mashable » Dash cam captures a dog jumping out of a car's window on the highway

Thursday 22 December 15:04:27 UTC 2016

A car's dash camera, traveling on I-70 in Colorado on Tuesday, captured every pet owner's worst nightmare: a dog jumping out of an open window in a moving car.  A group of vehicles were traveling slowly due to heavy traffic when the pup can be seen jumping from a backseat window of a Ford SUV. The dog tumbled a few … [Link]

Popular Science » Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget questions why the government funds science

Thursday 22 December 15:02:19 UTC 2016

Science Holding the purse strings The Office of Managment and Budget might seem like a less prominent position than, for example, the head of the EPA or the Department of Energy, but it’s a vitally… [Link]

Mashable » Here are the books that inspired the world's most successful business leaders

Thursday 22 December 14:54:38 UTC 2016

Sometimes reading is just a hobby. And other times, reading is the most savvy business decision you could possibly make. In a new infographic called By The Book, enterprise software company Sage compiled the world's most accomplished business leaders and the books they say inspired them. To find each title, Sage looked through interviews and articles each leader has given throughout … [Link]

Popular Science » Now we know what an angry, hungry bat sounds like

Thursday 22 December 14:54:24 UTC 2016

Animals Scientists decoded some inter-bat communication Food, sex, and living space are all pretty contentious issues for any roommates. But put thousands or millions of individuals in a dark area for a few decades? Some kind… [Link]

Mashable » Why you won't rewatch 'Rogue One' as much as 'The Force Awakens'

Thursday 22 December 14:48:10 UTC 2016

It had been a long 10 days since I'd first seen Rogue One in the euphoric setting of the world premiere in Los Angeles. Since then, I'd been on the road constantly — Las Vegas, New York — and hadn't had a moment to book a second screening.  The movie was replaying in broken chunks in my head, and I needed … [Link]

Mashable » Flights dumping excreta midair will be fined, says India's green court

Thursday 22 December 14:44:23 UTC 2016

A recent order by India’s green court says that a fine would be imposed on all airlines that are found emptying toilet tanks midair.  The move comes after the hearing of a petition filed by a retired army officer, who claimed that the “walls and floors” of his house in the capital city of Delhi had been repeatedly spattered with human … [Link]

Slashdot » Raspberry Pi's Linux-Based PIXEL Desktop Now Available For PC and Mac

Thursday 22 December 14:43:00 UTC 2016

From a report on BetaNews: If you own a Raspberry Pi, you're probably familiar with PIXEL. The desktop environment is included in the Raspbian OS. The Raspberry Pi Foundation describes PIXEL as the "GNU/Linux we would want to use" and understandably so. It offers a smart, clean interface, a decent selection of software, the Chromium web browser with plug-ins, and … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to Chance the Rapper & Jeremih's Christmas mixtape right here

Thursday 22 December 14:15:43 UTC 2016

One of the few bright spots in the surreal fever dream that was 2016 was the emergence of Chance the Rapper from local Chicago hip-hop hero to world superstar and now, thanks to a surprise Christmas mixtape, he's the best Santa Claus we could ask for.  SEE ALSO: 16 gifts for the Chance the Rapper fan in your life Chance announced … [Link]

Mashable » How to travel wise with a little help from your smartphone

Thursday 22 December 14:13:26 UTC 2016

What’s on your travel checklist? We’re all usually hung up on remembering our passport, travel money and the luggage essentials, but nowadays a fully prepped smartphone is just as important as a well-packed travel bag.  Today’s travellers are smart. They know that visiting a new country takes prep and organisation, and that nowadays heading abroad without a few decent apps to … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers slams Trump's climate denial in 'Late Night' segment

Thursday 22 December 14:04:02 UTC 2016

NBC's Seth Meyers has been transforming his show into a home for substantive, and hilarious, critiques of the incoming Trump administration. On Wednesday's Late Night, Meyers devoted nearly 10 minutes to a discussion of the president-elect's views on climate change — and it wasn't pretty.  Noting Trump's hatred of wind mills (they kill too many eagles, Trump has repeatedly said), … [Link]

Slashdot » After Insisting For Years That Facebook Is Not a Media Company, Zuckerberg Says Just Not a 'Traditional' One

Thursday 22 December 14:04:00 UTC 2016

Mark Zuckerberg is still trying to explain what his company does. The Facebook CEO said in August that the social-networking giant had no ambitions of being a content provider, insisting that Facebook is "a tech company, not a media company." On Wednesday, he appeared to retreat a bit on that statement, painting a slightly different portrait of his company during … [Link]

Mashable » This new monitor is a creative's dream

Thursday 22 December 14:03:26 UTC 2016

Size does matter. Especially when it comes to monitors. Ask any creative professional – photographer, graphic designer, or video editor – and they’ll tell you the same. And ultra-widescreen monitors like the LG UWM go a few steps further by becoming the perfect replacement to a multi-screen setup in the creative studio.  Be it Photoshop, Cinema 4D, or After Effects, the … [Link]

Popular Science » How to go supersonic without a boom

Thursday 22 December 13:56:01 UTC 2016

Best Of What's New Breaking down the AS2 business jet These features allow the AS2 to achieve efficient, quiet supersonic flight. [Link]

Mashable » This runner is using Strava to create delightfully festive patterns

Thursday 22 December 13:40:07 UTC 2016

LONDON — Combining running and art isn't the easiest thing in the world, but one British man seems to have managed it. SEE ALSO: This clever pilot used flight radar to spell out a friendly message Owen Delaney is a 39-year-old network engineer living in London. In the run-up to Christmas, he's been using Strava — the social network used by … [Link]

Mashable » Nestlé sets up bonkers machine that plays Christmas tunes and brews coffee

Thursday 22 December 13:29:38 UTC 2016

Nestlé has set up an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine in downtown Tokyo that will take your coffee order and play you "Joy to the World". The 3.5m (11.5 ft) contraption consists of 1,450 pieces of wood, of which 180 are tuned to play notes to the song as a ball bearing rolls across them. The ball also triggers hammers to … [Link]

Mashable » Beer infusions are taking the humble pint to new levels

Thursday 22 December 13:09:45 UTC 2016

SINGAPORE — If you're bored of the same old options when you head out to the bar, more and more adventurous tipple makers are experimenting with new concoctions to grab millennial drinkers. With new artisanal preparation styles and hard-to-find ingredients, these twists on classic drinks are turning them into entirely new creations. At Flagship, principle bartender Jerrold Khoo whips up his … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Stops Self-Driving Car Pilot In San Francisco After The DMV Steps In

Thursday 22 December 13:00:00 UTC 2016

93 Escort Wagon writes: San Francisco bicyclists can breathe a sigh of relief now that Uber has suspended testing of its autonomous fleet in the city. The company announced the decision after the California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended the registration of the vehicles involved in the testing. Uber remains "100 percent committed to California and will be redoubling our … [Link]

Popular Science » Today's best gear for the weekend warrior

Thursday 22 December 12:55:55 UTC 2016

Gadgets These items won't let you down in a pinch. Now opener: travel gear… [Link]

Mashable » Man discovers disturbing mystery object in potato chip packet

Thursday 22 December 12:40:06 UTC 2016

LONDON — Finding an unidentified object in one's food is never a pleasant experience — but there's something even more disturbing about finding an object you can't even identify. SEE ALSO: British woman gets an unwelcome surprise in her supermarket garden salad Richard Noon, a 33-year-old CRM manager at the University of Huddersfield, recently had just such an experience. On Wednesday, … [Link]

Mashable » Google's free Wi-Fi is now available at 100 railway stations in India

Thursday 22 December 12:35:45 UTC 2016

Google’s audacious plan to connect millions of Indians to the internet is chugging along smoothly.  SEE ALSO: You can now find public toilets in India using Google Maps Google announced Thursday its free Wi-Fi is now working at the 100 busiest railway stations in India. Over five million people in the country latch on to Google's free internet service every month, … [Link]

Mashable » The royal family has a stark end of the year warning

Thursday 22 December 12:30:58 UTC 2016

The Prince of Wales has delivered a stark warning against the rise of populism saying it risks repeating the "dark days" of the 1930s.  During the popular BBC Radio 4’s religious Thought for the Day slot, Prince Charles expressed his grave concerns over the increase of religious hatred and he pleaded for countries to welcome those fleeing persecution.  "Whichever religious path … [Link]

Mashable » 9 times 'Planet Earth II' took 2016 by storm

Thursday 22 December 12:30:00 UTC 2016

LONDON — It's already been demonstrated on multiple occasions that awesome footage of nature combined with David Attenborough's dulcet tones is perhaps the key to unlocking true happiness. Planet Earth II, the six-part BBC documentary that aired in November, was no exception to this rule. SEE ALSO: Find out how David Attenborough makes the magic happen in 'Planet Earth II' From … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook 'lurking' is making you miserable and here's what you can do about it

Thursday 22 December 12:21:30 UTC 2016

LONDON — Another study has proved what we already knew but didn't want to admit — Facebook 'lurking' is making you miserableA new study by the University of Copenhagen has revealed that regular use of social media such as Facebook can harm your emotional well-being and overall satisfaction with life. The study also presented a solution — one that many of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » First babies from menopausal mothers’ own eggs may be born soon

Thursday 22 December 12:17:45 UTC 2016

Fertility clinics are racing to turn back the biological clock, with one claiming that it has already managed to fertilise eggs from post-menopausal women [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cut overseas aid and you risk setting off the population bomb

Thursday 22 December 12:17:44 UTC 2016

Foreign aid is under attack but it could be key to stopping global population hitting a possible 13 billion this century, says James Randerson [Link]

Mashable » 9 British and Irish Christmas traditions you need to adopt right now

Thursday 22 December 12:08:52 UTC 2016

LONDON — It's the most wonderful time of year. And, it's made even more wonderful by the myriad of unique holiday traditions around the world.  SEE ALSO: 11 Christmas traditions from around the world we should all adopt immediately The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland have a more than their fair share of quirky — and downright weird — … [Link]

Mashable » 10 DIY Christmas gifts you can finish before the holidays

Thursday 22 December 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Holiday shopping is truly, deeply a drag when you're broke and clueless as to what your cousin/boss/whoever really wants. Instead of visiting five increasingly expensive stores, do this instead: take one trip to the craft store or supermarket and DIY bulk presents for everyone on your list.  SEE ALSO: 24 gifts for people who treat their dogs like children You'll save … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's self-driving experiment in San Francisco is over, for now

Thursday 22 December 11:39:30 UTC 2016

A week after Uber started offering self-driving car rides in San Francisco, the company halted the experiment. The decision comes after failed negotiations with the state authorities, who have revoked Uber's self-driving car registrations in California, the Associated Press reports.  SEE ALSO: UberPool is trying to speed up your shared rides "We have stopped our self-driving pilot in California as the … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Agile Application Security – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 22 December 11:26:51 UTC 2016

Get "Agile Application Security" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-12-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Please enjoy Dame Helen Mirren's very blunt Christmas message

Thursday 22 December 11:18:55 UTC 2016

Dame Helen Mirren has a Christmas message for you, listeners. She isn't going to mince her words, though. SEE ALSO: 11 good things of 2016 "Hello," says Mirren in the clip above, filmed during the most recent Graham Norton Show. "At this time of celebration and togetherness, we have the chance to reflect on the year gone by — and … [Link]

Mashable » Will Smith really wants you to stop harrassing him when he's trying to pee

Thursday 22 December 11:15:18 UTC 2016

Anyone whose ever stood at a urinal will know that it's the absolute last place you want to make small-talk with a stranger. This goes double for celebrities. SEE ALSO: Martin Freeman takes Middle Earth to 'The Office' in hilarious 'SNL' sketch During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Martin Freeman and Will Smith discussed the awkwardness of toilet-based … [Link]

Mashable » Shocking video shows e-cigarette battery exploding in man's pocket

Thursday 22 December 11:10:51 UTC 2016

LONDON — If you don't pay much attention to where you store your e-cigarette batteries, well, this video will probably make you change your mind.  SEE ALSO: Intense video shows a vape exploding inside a dude's pocket A CCTV camera in a shopping centre in Leeds recorded an e-cigarette battery exploding in a man's pocket as he casually walked through a … [Link]

Mashable » You can now find public toilets in India using Google Maps

Thursday 22 December 11:04:51 UTC 2016

Thanks to a collaboration between Google and the Indian government, finding a public restroom in several Indian cities has just became easier. SEE ALSO: Apple opens new maps development office in India Starting today, Google Maps has begun listing thousands of public toilets in India’s National Capital Region (which includes cities such as New Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad) and … [Link]

Mashable » India goes berserk as Bollywood couple names newborn after medieval emperor

Thursday 22 December 10:28:00 UTC 2016

“What’s in a name?”  Or so, said the great William Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet, possibly his most celebrated work.  SEE ALSO: The 8 most Bollywood things about 'La La Land' But perhaps there is a lot in a name in a country like India, where the christening of a newborn is a massive occasion. Families are known to carefully choose … [Link]

Mashable » Man's penis-themed Christmas lights spark awkward police confrontation

Thursday 22 December 10:25:00 UTC 2016

LONDON — There's getting creative with your Christmas lights, and then there's… well, this. On Monday, a British man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence after the penis-themed fairy lights strung up outside his house attracted police attention. SEE ALSO: Renegade squirrel steals 150 Christmas lights Steve McGawley from Blackpool, UK, filmed an exchange he had with two … [Link]

Mashable » A very bendy man is confusing Hong Kong commuters

Thursday 22 December 10:06:34 UTC 2016

There is a man riding the subway in Hong Kong, while managing to twist his body in amazing contortions, such as putting one leg behind his head. Pictures of him, posted to a public Facebook group on Hong Kong, have gone viral. And it seems he's been spotted by more than one person. SEE ALSO: Heroic, unstoppable subway rat fights against … [Link]

Slashdot » Worldwide Gaming Market Hits $91 Billion In 2016, Says Report

Thursday 22 December 10:00:00 UTC 2016

According to a new SuperData Research report, the worldwide gaming market was worth a whopping $91 billion this year, with mobile gaming leading the way with a total estimated market value of $41 billion. The PC gaming market did very well too, as it pulled in nearly $36 billion over the year. PC Gamer reports: The mobile game segment was … [Link]

Mashable » India's federal bank just can't make up its mind on demonetization

Thursday 22 December 7:47:03 UTC 2016

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s federal bank, has now been touted as the ‘Reverse Bank of India’ or even the ‘Rollback Bank of India’, following its most recent U-turn that has to do with the deposit of scrapped currency notes.   Three days ago, the RBI had issued its 59th circular since demonetization, restricting people from depositing over Rs … [Link]

Mashable » This online retailer is now selling cash!

Thursday 22 December 7:34:20 UTC 2016

An Indian online retailer is now selling the most sought after commodity in the country on its platform — cash!   SEE ALSO: India's futile attempt to go cashless is a reality check for our dream epayments future Snapdeal announced Thursday its "Cash@Home" service, through which people in select cities in India can order up to Rs 2,000 ($30) and have … [Link]

Slashdot » China Claims Tests of 'Reactionless' EM Drive Were Successful

Thursday 22 December 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Popular Science: The "reactionless" Electromagnetic Drive, or EmDrive for short, is an engine propelled solely by electromagnetic radiation confined in a microwave cavity. Such an engine would violate the law of conservation of momentum by generating mechanical action without exchanging matter. But since 2010, both the United States and China have been pouring … [Link]

Mashable » YouTubers share new videos after saying they were kicked off plane for 'speaking Arabic'

Thursday 22 December 6:57:37 UTC 2016

Two YouTube celebrities who claim they were removed from a Delta flight for speaking Arabic have shared additional footage after a livestream of the incident went viral. Adam Saleh and Slim Albaher were travelling from London to New York Wednesday when they were made to leave the aircraft.  In video and tweets Saleh shared from the cabin, he said he … [Link]

Mashable » Machine learning will make sure no one steals your logo

Thursday 22 December 6:49:20 UTC 2016

A computer's ability to accurately identify images is a white whale for many technology companies, from Baidu to Google. One Australian startup has found a corner of the market to dominate, winning contracts with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and IP Australia for algorithms that can detect and compare logos.  SEE ALSO: Airbnb is getting into the airline booking … [Link]

Mashable » Woman smuggles cat in her carry-on luggage from Canada to New Zealand

Thursday 22 December 6:31:10 UTC 2016

Oh, Canada. A cat-loving woman has been sent home by New Zealand customs officials after they found a feline hiding in her handbag. The unnamed woman who arrived from Vancouver, had the feline in the small carry-on bag. That's a 14-hour flight, by the way. SEE ALSO: Creepy 'monster'-like object washes up onto New Zealand beach She declared "dirty boots" to … [Link]

Mashable » Dust off your dream journal: 12 of the world's best hotel pools

Thursday 22 December 5:50:44 UTC 2016

How good is escapism? The answer is "the best."  Because it's the end of the year, let's indulge a little. How's a list of the some of world's most beautiful resort pools sound?  SEE ALSO: All of Instagram is snapping the same pic of this damn pool in Morocco It's always good to take a moment to reflect on the beauty … [Link]

Mashable » Detectives Benson and Stabler bless the internet with a holidays selfie

Thursday 22 December 5:26:52 UTC 2016

Admit it: There has never been a better crime-fighting TV duo than Law & Order: SVU's detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler. There never will be. While actors Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay may no longer appear together on the best show ever made, their love for each other and hatred for especially heinous sexually based offences keeps them together. And … [Link]

Mashable » Just try not to cry watching the 10 most-liked holiday ads

Thursday 22 December 3:45:01 UTC 2016

From an elaborate Star Wars fantasy in a children's hospital to a touching cross-faith friendship, people seem to prefer their ads tear-jerky this holiday season. Analytics firm Ace Metrix released a list of the year's ten most well-received American holiday commercials on Wednesday based on survey data from more than 500 consumers. SEE ALSO: Pornhub wishes you a horny Christmas in … [Link]

Mashable » Björk pens an epic open letter slamming sexism in music press

Thursday 22 December 3:42:11 UTC 2016

By her own admission, Icelandic musician Björk hasn't "moaned about sexism" in the past. But a spate of comments about her DJ sets at Houston's Day For Night Festival spurred her to action on Wednesday, penning an open letter on how women get treated differently in music publishing. SEE ALSO: Nasty Women's Choir: The hilarious Christmas carolers we need at the … [Link]

Slashdot » NIST Asks Public For Help With Quantum-Proof Cryptography

Thursday 22 December 3:30:00 UTC 2016

chicksdaddy quotes a report from The Security Ledger: With functional, quantum computers on the (distant?) horizon, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking the public for help heading off what it calls "a looming threat to information security:" powerful quantum computers capable of breaking even the strongest encryption codes used to protect the privacy of digital information. … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Om Telolet Om' meme has a bizarre origin

Thursday 22 December 3:19:38 UTC 2016

If you've been seeing what looks like a new-age mantra making the Twitter rounds, you'll be happy to know it's not a call to chill out before the holidays. It's just the latest internet trend.  DJs have been tweeting "Om Telolet Om" over the past few days as random videos recording people shouting the phrase have been on the rise. But … [Link]

Slashdot » Firefox Takes the Next Step Towards Rolling Out Multi-Process To Everyone

Thursday 22 December 2:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: With Firefox 50, Mozilla has rolled out the first major piece of its new multi-process architecture. Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari all have a multiple process design that separates their rendering engine — the part of the browser that reads and interprets HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — from the browser … [Link]

Slashdot » 7-Eleven Beats Google, Amazon To First Commercial Drone Delivery Service In US

Thursday 22 December 2:05:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 quotes a report from Phys.Org: U.S. drone delivery service Flirtey on Monday announced that its self-piloting flying machines have whisked flu medicine, hot food and more from 7-Eleven convenience stores to customers' homes. The Nevada-based company boasted of being the first drone service to complete regular commercial deliveries to residences in this country, having completed 77 such autonomous missions. … [Link]

Mashable » Cheeky sunbathing seal is a literal traffic stopper and locals kind of love it

Thursday 22 December 2:03:29 UTC 2016

Adorable and fluffy is its middle name. And unfortunately, sunbathing in the middle of the road is its game. On Tuesday morning, motorists in the New Zealand town of Dunedin were advised their commute may be a little slower than normal, after a fur seal had decided the side of a busy road was the perfect place to sun itself. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Prince George was so cute in 2016 we can hardly bear it

Thursday 22 December 2:00:48 UTC 2016

This is Prince George. He had a good year. He commits to the double-hand wave.  Image: Andrew Milligan/AP WireHe rode in a plane, and had some feelings. Image: Mark Large/Daily Mail/PA WireHe went skiing and we're sure shredded some gnarly pow. Look at that one piece! Image: JOHN STILLWELL/AFP/Getty ImagesHe can get a little sassy too. Like this icy stare, it … [Link]

Mashable » Celebrate the holiday season with an 8-bit version of 'Home Alone'

Thursday 22 December 1:29:48 UTC 2016

The '90s classic returns as a retro action-packed arcade game for your holiday cheer! So sit back, relax, stir up some hot cocoa, and watch little McAllister cause some mayhem. Happy Holidays! Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Macaulay Culkin, John Hughes, Video Games, and Arcade Games [Link]

Slashdot » Hotbed of Cybercrime Activity Tracked Down To ISP In Ukrainian Civil War Region

Thursday 22 December 1:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Last week, WordPress security firm WordFence revealed it detected over 1.65 million brute-force attacks originating from an ISP in Ukraine that generated more malicious traffic than GoDaddy, OVH, and Rostelecom, put together. A week later, after news of WordFence's findings came to light, Ukrainian users have tracked down the ISP to a company called SKS-Lugan in … [Link]

Mashable » Rescued cat with dreadlocks loses 2 pounds of matted fur

Thursday 22 December 1:16:27 UTC 2016

A cat with an absurd amount of matted hair is getting a second chance after a long overdue haircut.  The Western PA Humane Society shared heartbreaking photos of the cat, named Hidey, after she arrived at the facility last week.  "The amazing ARL clinic staff stepped up and shaved the pounds of mats off of the cats body," they wrote on … [Link]

Mashable » War of words after flashy headlines claim hackers can take down a plane

Thursday 22 December 1:03:54 UTC 2016

People love stories they envision playing out on a movie screen—and on Tuesday, a smattering of media outlets thought they had a great one to deliver their readers.  "How a hacker could fly a PLANE," screamed The Daily Mail. "Hackers could take control of a plane using in-flight entertainment system," shouted The Telegraph. But the report on which these headlines were … [Link]

Mashable » The most ridiculous food trends of 2016

Thursday 22 December 1:00:00 UTC 2016

The food scene of 2016 reflected a year of ups, downs and absurdity.  Playing with your food, taking out an extra line of credit to buy your food and physically cowering in fear of your food haven't been out of the realm of possibility this year.  2016, it's been weird and somewhat delicious. 1. The Fondoodler This is literally a glue … [Link]

Mashable » Cancer-stricken woman's 'Jeopardy!' win brings comfort to loved ones after her death

Thursday 22 December 0:57:33 UTC 2016

When Cindy Stowell died on Dec. 5 of colon cancer, her winning streak on Jeopardy! hadn't hit the airwaves yet. Now, it's become a source of comfort among her loved ones, including boyfriend Jason Hess. "That's kind of been a real bright point among … some other tragic circumstances," Hess told CNN's New Day. As of when he spoke to the … [Link]

Mashable » Watch an adorable panda delightfully destroy a snowman

Thursday 22 December 0:46:00 UTC 2016

The Toronto Zoo's giant panda Da Mao is well known for loving snow, but he clearly does not appreciate any snowmen trespassing in his sanctuary.  You've been warned, snowmen.  ‘Home Alone' remade into an 8-bit video game gives us holiday joy Duck chasing laser pointer thinks it's a cat If you wanted to watch a man get stung by a bullet ant before … [Link]

Slashdot » Canada's CRTC Declares Broadband Internet Access a Basic Service

Thursday 22 December 0:45:00 UTC 2016

New submitter jbwiebe quotes a report from CBC.ca: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has declared broadband internet a basic telecommunications service. In a ruling handed down today, the national regulator ordered the country's internet providers to begin working toward boosting internet service and speeds in rural and isolated areas. With today's ruling, CRTC has set new targets for … [Link]

Mashable » The most memorable lines from Obama's 8 years in office

Thursday 22 December 0:38:58 UTC 2016

Before we hand over the reins to Donald Trump and his unique way of speaking (and tweeting), let's reflect on some of the eloquence President Barack Obama shared with us through his time in office. Obama's team of speechwriters picked out the big moments in the past eight years of his presidential speeches Tuesday, covering everything from his response to the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Home Alone' remade into an 8-bit video game fills us with holiday joy

Thursday 22 December 0:34:19 UTC 2016

Spend the holidays with Kevin McCallister, who fights off two robbers in this glorious 8-bit homage to the '90s hit 'Home Alone.' Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Watch an adorable panda delightfully destroy a snowman Duck chasing laser pointer thinks it's a cat If you wanted to watch a man get stung by a bullet ant before the holidays, you're in luck … [Link]

Mashable » Sex, drugs and swearing: Here's how you could lose your Uber privileges

Thursday 22 December 0:11:40 UTC 2016

If you're in an Uber, please, quit the heavy petting. Like its drivers, Uber passengers get rated out of five stars, but the rideshare service has been relatively tightlipped until now about why riders might get marked down or lose access to trips all together. On Thursday, the company released its new community guidelines in Australia and New Zealand, suggesting it … [Link]

Mashable » Ikea is not OK with you sleeping over in its stores

Thursday 22 December 0:11:16 UTC 2016

It must be the meatballs or the risk of getting caught, but young people keep overstaying their visits to Ikea stores. And it's not to get in some extra shopping, but for bonafide sleepovers.  It looks like the prank took off after this Belgian duo filmed their experience in August hiding in a closet at the Swedish furniture store until it … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Email Scan Shows US Spy Push To Recast Constitutional Privacy

Thursday 22 December 0:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Yahoo Inc's secret scanning of customer emails at the behest of a U.S. spy agency is part of a growing push by officials to loosen constitutional protections Americans have against arbitrary governmental searches, according to legal documents and people briefed on closed court hearings. The order on Yahoo from the secret Foreign … [Link]

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