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 » Tiger Woods continues making suspect decisions, golfs with Donald Trump

Friday 23 December 23:25:29 UTC 2016

It just gets weirder and weirder, folks.  One day after freeing the nipples on Twitter as "Mac Daddy Santa," Tiger Woods hit the links with President-elect Donald Trump. His bleached beard is still intact, too.  SEE ALSO: Grayson Allen and the arrogant sanctimony of Duke's Coach K Woods and the tweeter in chief were scheduled to golf together Friday at the … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube Views Are Down Across the Board, Analysis Says

Friday 23 December 23:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Kotaku: For months, YouTubers have complained that their view counts are down. New data from the third-party stat tracker SocialBlade confirms what YouTubers fear: viewership is lower across the board. SocialBlade crunched some numbers for Kotaku and determined that, since the first half of the year, YouTube views are now 5-7% lower. Between … [Link]

Mashable » Carrie Fisher's Star Wars family shows love after she's rushed to the hospital

Friday 23 December 23:08:04 UTC 2016

After news hit that Carrie Fisher reportedly had a heart attack while on a plane to Los Angeles, members of her Star Wars family started sharing best wishes for the actress who immortalized Princess Leia.   Fisher, whose singular voice shines through her active social media presence, boasts a devoted online network searching for the latest Star Wars news from the … [Link]

Mashable » Secret Santas: Inside the hidden online world of St. Nicks

Friday 23 December 23:05:48 UTC 2016

Santa Claus is coming to town, or actually, the internet.  Like so much of the planet, the jolly red man has found a home online. Booking gigs, talking with fans, finding the perfect red suit — it all happens there. But like many of us mere mortals, Santa's social life and work life are two different worlds that just sometimes merge. … [Link]

Slashdot » Nintendo Plans To Release 2 or 3 Mobile Games a Year After Super Mario Run's Success

Friday 23 December 22:40:00 UTC 2016

In an interview with Japan-based Kyoto NP, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima revealed that Super Mario Run is just the start of a new strategy for mobile gaming. From an article on MacWorld: The company plans to release two or three new games next year, and continue that pattern beyond 2017, he said. Previously it was reported that popular titles Fire … [Link]

Mashable » Not on Netflix? Google and Amazon have a 99 cent movie deal this holiday season

Friday 23 December 22:22:55 UTC 2016

If you love to Netflix and chill, there's a sweet movie deal in store for you this holiday season — although it's not actually on Netflix. Both Google and Amazon are offering any of their films for the low, low price of $0.99 for the next few weeks. The deals, which apply to just one movie per account, will run between … [Link]

Mashable » Super Typhoon Nock-ten rapidly intensifies, poses major Christmas threat to Philippines

Friday 23 December 22:17:16 UTC 2016

UPDATED Dec. 24, 2016 11:45 a.m. PT to include new details about Super Typhoon Nock-ten's intensity. Typhoon Nock-ten, known as Nina in the Philippines, has significantly intensified  into a Category-equivalent super typhoon.  It is expected to make landfall in the Philippines as a Category 3 or 4 storm on Christmas Day, and to pass near or over Manila on Dec. 26-27. … [Link]

Mashable » Homemade ’Avengers: Age of Ultron’ has cardboard robots to spare

Friday 23 December 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Avenger: Age of Ultron featured tons of big-budget special effects and action scenes as the heroes and villains tore their way through a fictional Eastern European nation.  Our CIneFix series, Homemade Movies, re-created the Age of Ultron trailer with all those same things. Well, actually with a totally different cast and no effects budget and some cardboard robots and awesome wigs. … [Link]

Slashdot » US Government Begins Asking Foreign Travelers About Social Media

Friday 23 December 22:00:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 quotes a report from Politico: Since Tuesday, foreign travelers arriving in the United States on the visa waiver program have been presented with an "optional" request to "enter information associated with your online presence," a government official confirmed Thursday. The prompt includes a drop-down menu that lists platforms including Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, as well as a … [Link]

Mashable » Carrie Fisher rushed to hospital after heart attack on plane

Friday 23 December 21:34:29 UTC 2016

UPDATED 4:05 PM PT Carrie Fisher suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles, law enforcement officials said Friday afternoon. She was transported to a Los Angeles hospital while in critical condition, but she was later stabilized and taken "out of emergency," her brother Todd told the Associated Press. The actress and author was aboard a United … [Link]

Mashable » The year according to Airbnb

Friday 23 December 21:21:56 UTC 2016

It was a combative year for Airbnb, and the controversial home-sharing company is ready to move on to 2017.  As 2016 comes to a close, the the $30 billion company's public policy arm shared some information in a reflective new blog post.  SEE ALSO: Airbnb thinks it's all set for Trump's America "You have been the difference-makers, and after this tremendous … [Link]

Slashdot » FBI Probes FDIC Hack Linked To China's Military: Reuters

Friday 23 December 21:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The FBI is investigating how hackers infiltrated computers at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for several years beginning in 2010 in a breach senior FDIC officials believe was sponsored by China's military, people with knowledge of the matter said. The security breach, in which hackers gained access to dozens of computers including … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James is also king of dancing like no one is watching

Friday 23 December 21:13:04 UTC 2016

LeBron James may have won an NBA Finals MVP award in June, but his performance in the past two weeks is worthy of another, more prestigious award — MVP of Dancing Like Nobody's Watching. SEE ALSO: Grayson Allen and the arrogant sanctimony of Duke's Coach K Someone spotted the Cleveland Cavaliers star busting out some very impressive dance moves on his … [Link]

Mashable » Stuck cat makes an extremely daring escape from the top of a palm tree

Friday 23 December 21:11:47 UTC 2016

When a fire department attempted to rescue a cat out from a very tall palm tree, the cat wanted to show it didn't need their help. It is an independent cat.  From very high up, it leapt to the ground and miraculously landed unharmed.  You can see the firemen try to grab the cat after it landed, but somehow it … [Link]

Mashable » An A-list celeb has finally offered to perform at Trump’s inauguration

Friday 23 December 21:10:07 UTC 2016

The struggle has proved to be oh so real for President-elect Donald Trump as he frantically searches for celebrities to perform at his inauguration on January 20. Though Trump has been shut down by some big names like Elton John, things began to look up on Friday, when one bold and talented A-list celebrity straight-up offered to perform. Who? Well, Alec … [Link]

Mashable » Animal shelter celebrates their empty kennels with a joyous video

Friday 23 December 21:06:29 UTC 2016

One Colorado animal shelter has a lot to celebrate this holiday season. For two days in a row, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region adopted all of their available dogs. SEE ALSO: Forget Black Friday. This charity site will help you start a 'giving revolution.' The group was able to achieve the heartwarming success with their #HomeForTheHolidays promotion, helping … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat unveils a game that you play with your face

Friday 23 December 21:02:30 UTC 2016

Along with new festive holiday lenses for Christmas, Snapchat has also released a new lens that lets you play a game with your face. The game, which is featured within the app, is called Santa's Helper. In it, your face is placed on an elf's body as you try to slide down a snowy slope, collecting presents and ornaments, and dodging … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry internet, Sinbad never played a genie and 'Shazam' doesn't exist

Friday 23 December 20:56:55 UTC 2016

Sorry '90s kids, Sinbad has never starred as a genie in a movie called Shazam, despite what you think you recall. That fact has not stopped multitudes on the internet from believing in this fictional movie. While traces of this invented film have popped up over the years, it's only in the last month that confused nostalgia for something that never … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon blitzes the skies for speedy holiday deliveries

Friday 23 December 20:44:56 UTC 2016

In 2016, Amazon might be the closest thing we have to Santa Claus. Amazon wants customers to get their holiday gifts on time so much, it's leased a fleet of 40 jets and packed them with orders to be shipped around the United States, according to Reuters. SEE ALSO: Amazon's drone just accomplished its first real delivery The company is hellbent … [Link]

Slashdot » NVIDIA Quadro P6000 and P5000 Pascal Pro Graphics Powerhouses Put To the Test

Friday 23 December 20:40:00 UTC 2016

Reader MojoKid writes: NVIDIA's Pascal architecture has been wildly successful in the consumer space. The various GPUs that power the GeForce GTX 10 series are all highly competitive at their respective price points, and the higher-end variants are currently unmatched by any single competing GPU. NVIDIA has since retooled Pascal for the professional workstation market as well, with products that … [Link]

Popular Science » A microscopic snowman, a humanoid robot, and more

Friday 23 December 20:21:05 UTC 2016

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

Mashable » All Kesha wants for Christmas is for you to hear her new music

Friday 23 December 20:15:40 UTC 2016

2016 wasn't the easiest year for most people, including Kesha.  The singer has been outspoken regarding the legal battle with her producer and alleged rapist Dr. Luke, which currently prevents her from releasing new music. In an Instagram post, Kesha continued to express her frustration and perseverance to get the music out to fans ears no matter what it takes.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Delight in the old-timey wonder of Sesame Street's holiday special

Friday 23 December 20:09:36 UTC 2016

The snow tumbles down on Muppets in top hats as a mustachioed Cookie Monster offers a Santa'd Jim Gaffigan a chocolate chip cookie. This is the scene on set as Sesame Street shoots its first holiday special in 10 years.   "Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas" is a Dickensian tale told through a furry lens of children's television. Much of … [Link]

Slashdot » Russian Authorities Are Trying To Unlock iPhone 4S From Russian Ambassador's Killer

Friday 23 December 20:00:00 UTC 2016

The off-duty police officer who killed the Russian ambassador in Turkey was shot by Turkish special forces minutes after the crime. He had an iPhone 4S on him, and now, Haberturk, Turkish authorities asked for Russia's help to unlock the iPhone. From a report: Given that it's an iPhone 4S and it has a 4-digit passcode, it should be quite … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable children's letters adorably fly to the edge of space and back

Friday 23 December 19:48:08 UTC 2016

A series of heartfelt letters written by children were recently launched into the heavens — the stratosphere, specifically — and brought back to Earth, where they were returned to the kids who wrote them. World View, a private spaceflight company aiming to eventually send people to the edge of space, loaded the messages into a sparkly gift box and sent … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks will give away some free drinks for the rest of 2016

Friday 23 December 19:28:53 UTC 2016

Starbucks wants customers to drown their end-of-year sorrows in steaming cups of liquid sugar. On Friday the coffee retailer launched 10 Days of Cheer, a program that offers free tall espresso beverages to customers who visit a "Pop Up Cheer Party" at a participating Starbucks. SEE ALSO: Starbucks just liquified the grossest holiday food A pair of Starbucks holiday cups on … [Link]

Slashdot » Ebola Vaccine Gives 100 Percent Protection, Could Be Readily Available By 2018

Friday 23 December 19:20:00 UTC 2016

According to a study published in the Lancet medical journal on Thursday, an experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus was found to be 100 percent effective. The results offer hope of better protection against the disease that ravaged West Africa in 2014, killing more than 11,000 people. From a report on BBC: A highly effective vaccine that guards against the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Of course' Martin Shkreli would raise drug prices again

Friday 23 December 19:10:22 UTC 2016

Martin Shkreli has no regrets.  The poster boy for greedy drug companies who became a public figure in 2015 when he raised the price of an HIV medication by 4,000 percent overnight, would do it all again.  Shkreli said in an interview with Bloomberg on Friday that he would "of course" make the same decision today.  SEE ALSO: Ecstasy can reduce … [Link]

Mashable » Discover your true Hogwarts house with a magical 'Harry Potter' bath bomb

Friday 23 December 19:06:45 UTC 2016

No need to take yet another online quiz: a new bath accessory can tell you exactly what kind of Hogwarts student you are. Rebecca Lynn, who apparently designs handmade bath bombs for a living (what a life), recently designed and released a Harry Potter bath bomb. Once released in water, the bomb can tell you what Hogwarts house you belong to/exactly … [Link]

Mashable » Doctor slays Boyz II Men cover so hard the musical legends had to comment

Friday 23 December 19:04:38 UTC 2016

Could an Instagram repost have just created a star? Dr. Brandon Rogers has impressed thousands of viewers with his singing Insta videos, and now even Boyz II Men have him on their radar. After posting an incredible one-minute cover video of the group's famous song, "On Bended Knee," Dr. Rogers got a surprising message from the Men themselves – a regram … [Link]

Mashable » No mercy: Facebook page held hostage in payment dispute

Friday 23 December 19:03:03 UTC 2016

A disgruntled Pakistani marketing agency has seized control of its client's Facebook page in order to demand payment supposedly owed by the brand.  Yet the brand itself claims to have cleared all of its debts and is seeking help from law enforcement to wrest back its page. In a Facebook post that appeared on the page of Pakistani dairy brand Haleeb … [Link]

Mashable » Vin Diesel made this interview with a Brazilian YouTuber furiously creepy

Friday 23 December 19:02:33 UTC 2016

Brazilian YouTuber Carol Moreira was just trying to do her job when Vin Diesel took an interview as an opportunity to hit on her.  Before the interview rolls, Moreira included a message about how uncomfortable she felt and explains that her laugher was just her nerves kicking in while she tried to figure out what to do.  Things get awkward … [Link]

Slashdot » IBM On Track To Get More Than 7,000 US Patents In 2016

Friday 23 December 18:40:00 UTC 2016

IBM wants to put the patent war in perspective. Big Blue said that it is poised to get the most U.S. patents of any tech company for the 24th year in a row. From a report on VentureBeat: In 2015, IBM received more than 7,355 patents, down slightly from 7,534 in 2014. A spokesperson for IBM said the company is … [Link]

Popular Science » Charting the volcanic eruptions that are pushing our world apart

Friday 23 December 18:30:35 UTC 2016

Science At the bottom of the sea, Colin Devey studies how our continents move away (and toward) each other. Colin Devey has spent his career investigating the undersea volcanoes that push our world apart. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Rockettes can skip the inauguration, thanks to the internet

Friday 23 December 18:22:24 UTC 2016

Just as it was starting to seem like no one would agree to perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration Jan. 20, it was announced that the Rockettes would be dancing at the event. Some of the renowned dancers and other allies have started to post online about not wanting to perform for a man who has openly objectified women and has … [Link]

Mashable » KFC China has another weird tech idea to get you to eat fast food

Friday 23 December 18:21:57 UTC 2016

Kentucky Fried Chicken is once again showing how tech-savvy it is. The fast food chain's Chinese division, reports TechCrunch, is partnering up with Baidu (essentially China's Google) to create a new tech-infused "smart restaurant" in Beijing that'll use kiosks with facial recognition technology to scan a customer's face and make food order suggestions based on their mood, age and gender. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' will serve up free goodies on Christmas Day

Friday 23 December 18:03:21 UTC 2016

More like Pokémon Ho-Ho-Ho, amirite? December has already brought more Pokémon to more places (including Apple Watch), but developer Niantic has one, last treat. And it's a festive Christmas surprise. SEE ALSO: Behold, all your favorite viral trends in one viral video Starting on Dec. 25 and ending on Jan. 3, Pokémon Go players will have an increased chance of receiving … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's how to wrap a spherical gift, according to scientists

Friday 23 December 18:00:00 UTC 2016

DIY What candy can teach us about wrapping perfectly round objects The round Austrian candies called Mozartkugel have some valuable lessons about wrapping perfect spheres in foil. [Link]

Slashdot » Google and Amazon Will Let You Rent a Movie for $0.99 During the Holiday

Friday 23 December 18:00:00 UTC 2016

Holidays are the time when many of us get some extra time to catch up on all the good movies and TV shows that our friends wanted us to watch, but we never did. To make things enticing for people, Amazon and Google are prepping for lowering the rent this holiday season. From a report on Fortune: Google and Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » The U.S. government wants to see Twitter and Facebook accounts of foreign travelers

Friday 23 December 17:55:13 UTC 2016

The United States government has started asking a select number of foreign travelers about their social media accounts. The news came on Thursday via Politico and was confirmed to Mashable by a spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after the new procedure reportedly began earlier in the week.  The process dovetails with what has been expected for months and has … [Link]

Mashable » Nate Silver sends out apocalyptic tweet just in time for the holidays

Friday 23 December 17:37:47 UTC 2016

Has anyone checked in on Nate Silver lately? Is he doing OK? The FiveThirtyEight editor and statistician tweeted out a fairly apocalyptic (though probably not inaccurate) tweet Friday morning, analyzing who would win if only states that weren't burned in a nuclear holocaust could vote. SEE ALSO: 30 gifts for the person in your life who is still mad at Nate … [Link]

Mashable » This laser band claims to reverse hair loss

Friday 23 December 17:37:33 UTC 2016

The 'HairMax' laser band stimulates the natural growth cycle of hair. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Bald, Laser, Technology, and Inventions [Link]

Mashable » Overzealous cat wages war against Christmas tree

Friday 23 December 17:26:50 UTC 2016

Why bother spending hours decorating the tree when you know your ostensibly adorable cat plans to undo your work? This little fluff ball managed to climb half-way up the tree, tangle itself in garland and knock ornaments to the ground. Destruction is all around us. Yet another soldier takes up arms in the war against Christmas.  ‘Planet Earth II' replaced with … [Link]

Mashable » 'Pretty Little Liars' actress has a message for the jerk who hacked her nudes

Friday 23 December 17:24:01 UTC 2016

After nude photos of Pretty Little Liars actress Lucy Hale leaked online, she fired back with a message for the people responsible and anyone who feels that she should be feeling ashamed.  “Once again, a woman in the public eye was violated, stolen from and her private life and body were exposed for anyone to see,” writes Hale in an iPhone … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Starts Flexing Muscle in New Space

Friday 23 December 17:20:00 UTC 2016

A cargo plane emblazoned with "Prime Air" descended from an empty sky at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Tuesday, ninety minutes from the bustle of New York City, loaded with crates of goods during the peak holiday shopping season. From a report on Reuters: It's one of 40 jets leased by Amazon.com Inc for a new cargo service to meet … [Link]

Mashable » Uber tries to have it both ways with self-driving cars

Friday 23 December 17:17:32 UTC 2016

Uber has ended its brief driverless car experiment in San Francisco — though not before trying to pull off a bit of corporate gymnastics.  Earlier this month, Uber announced it had brought "self-driving" cars to its hometown, with much fanfare. Two days later, however, Uber was clarifying that the vehicles aren't really as "self-driving" as the name suggested. In fact, they … [Link]

Mashable » New Orleans Santa Claus inspires the best Twitter thread of the holiday season

Friday 23 December 17:10:16 UTC 2016

Did we just find the real Santa Claus? One adorable New Orleans Santa has been dutifully taking pictures with children for decades. He's appeared in so many pictures with children, in fact, that Twitter user 504Reminisce says that there's a "9/10" chance that if you're from NOLA, you have a picture with him. SEE ALSO: Cosplayers pull a 'Nightmare Before Christmas' … [Link]

Slashdot » Steam Is Down

Friday 23 December 17:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The entire Steam domain seems to be down for everyone. The websites and Steam clients won't connect. No word from Steam on Twitter or Reddit about the outage. The status page of Steam as well as third-party monitoring sites have confirmed the outage. A tweet from an unofficial Steam Status page says, "100% of #Steam connection … [Link]

Popular Science » For this deep-sea archaeologist, finding the Titanic at the bottom of the sea was just the start

Friday 23 December 17:03:06 UTC 2016

Science Now Robert Ballard hopes to find evidence of humans who migrated into North America. In 1985, Bob Ballard, a Naval officer-turned-ocean archaeologist, dragged a deep-sea robot over the site and, using powerful sonar and a video feed, found it. It was the… [Link]

Mashable » Last-minute holiday shopping was just as chaotic on the streets of 1910s New York

Friday 23 December 17:00:00 UTC 2016

Image: Library of CongressThe rapid commercialization of the holiday season began in Victorian Britain when manufacturers and shopkeepers realized that the season’s themes of generosity and giving could be powerful motivators for shoppers.The holiday shopping season was born, and quickly expanded from December to November, even bumping up against HalloweenWhile many lamented the drawing out of the season and the appearance … [Link]

Mashable » Uber blames iOS for still tracking your location even when you're not using the app

Friday 23 December 16:56:32 UTC 2016

Uber’s short-lived experiment with self-driving cars in San Francisco isn't the only thing that's freaking out its users. The app recently invited controversy after it changed how its location-tracking works.  Prior to the update, users could choose two location-tracking options: "Never" and "When using the app." But after the update, users noticed the latter was replaced with "Always," leading many to … [Link]

Mashable » Airport lets romantic man use the baggage carousel for a surprise proposal

Friday 23 December 16:52:41 UTC 2016

Nothing says commitment more than convincing an airport to bend its rules for a surprise proposal. According to a Facebook video post from the Akron-Canton Airport in Green, Ohio, the United Airlines team helped a student pilot named Evan propose to his girlfriend Elizabeth, who works in the aviation industry in Seattle. SEE ALSO: These photos are your holiday travel nightmare … [Link]

Mashable » Sons save for years and surprise mother with her dream car

Friday 23 December 16:40:32 UTC 2016

Christmas came early for one Aussie mum.   A week ago, Daniel Knust shared a touching video on Instagram of a holiday surprise he and his brother Jason had spent years saving for: a brand new car for their mother.  SEE ALSO: Robots will walk you and drive you: Hyundai reveals its future "Showing gratitude to our beautiful Mom who's worked … [Link]

Slashdot » US Government Targets Pirate Bay and Other 'Piracy Havens'

Friday 23 December 16:40:00 UTC 2016

The US Government has listed some of the largest piracy websites and other copyright-infringing venues. The USTR calls on foreign countries to take action against popular piracy sites such as The Pirate Bay, which has important "symbolic value," according to the authorities. In addition, stream-ripping is mentioned as an emerging threat. TorrentFreak adds: The overview is largely based on input … [Link]

Mashable » Need a resolution for 2017? Quit saying these words and phrases

Friday 23 December 16:34:23 UTC 2016

We’d hate to break it to you, but there's a very good chance you're being super annoying without even realizing it. A survey conducted by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion earlier this month asked 1,005 U.S. adults to confess their most despised phrases, and lets just say the results are…enlightening. Though it may be hard for some people to hear … [Link]

Mashable » Here are just a few helpful tips for engaging in safe sexting in 2017

Friday 23 December 16:27:44 UTC 2016

Safe sex is, obviously, extremely important.    And so is safe sexting.     You don't need to put on a condom to engage in some light sexting (unless things are getting really weird), but it's still important to protect yourself and your sexting partner(s) while you're sending racy content back and forth. If you're not practicing safe sexting, you could find yourself … [Link]

Mashable » How to use your extra Amazon boxes to give back this holiday season

Friday 23 December 16:22:13 UTC 2016

A cardboard box may seem unimportant once it's emptied of exciting purchases, but now you can use those boxes to make a difference in the world. Amazon and Goodwill have teamed up to remind shoppers of "Give Back Box" — a no-cost program that allows people to donate to Goodwill via mail by reusing their extra cardboard boxes. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Slay your relatives with these 30 'Game of Thrones' gifts

Friday 23 December 16:06:24 UTC 2016

Winter is coming, and so are the holidays. Shockingly, life must go on while we wait for Game of Thrones Season 7 to begin — and that means holiday shopping is still in full-effect. Keep your Thrones-loving friend's spirit alive with a gift inspired by the show. SEE ALSO: Here's your first sweet glimpse of 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 Here … [Link]

Mashable » 'Planet Earth II' replaced with human screams is hilariously disturbing

Friday 23 December 16:02:35 UTC 2016

The internet has proven many times in the past that animals and human voices can be a winning combination. SEE ALSO: 9 times 'Planet Earth II' took 2016 by storm Turns out the same goes for Planet Earth II. YouTuber Matt Amys recently decided to share his own version of David Attenborough's hit nature documentary, but with all the animal … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Lawsuit Alleges Employees Were Misled On Equity Compensation

Friday 23 December 16:00:00 UTC 2016

An Uber employee has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of misleading employees about their equity compensation. Uber "devised a fraudulent scheme to recruit highly sought software engineers," according to the case. From a report on TechCrunch: The lawsuit claims that Uber promised a more tax favorable type of options at the time employees were hired and then later changed … [Link]

Popular Science » Breaking the glass ceiling on the ocean floor

Friday 23 December 15:43:00 UTC 2016

Science Cindy Lee Van Dover was the first woman to pilot the Alvin submarine, and that was only the beginning. Cindy Lee Van Dover was the first woman to pilot the Alvin submarine, and that was only the beginning of a prestigious career. [Link]

Mashable » How life changes when you’re fearless

Friday 23 December 15:42:15 UTC 2016

Fear is an essential part of the human condition that’s deeply rooted in our most primal instincts. For most of the hundreds of thousands of years of human evolution, this was a very good thing: It was necessary for our very survival.    In most parts of today’s modern world, however, we’re no longer subject to the bulk of the dangers … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Exec Admits They 'Went Too Far' With Aggressive Windows 10 Updates

Friday 23 December 15:20:00 UTC 2016

It's no secret that Microsoft has been aggressively pushing Windows 10 to users. Over the past year and a half, we have seen users complain about Windows 10 automatically getting downloaded to their computer, and in some cases, getting installed on its own as well. The automatic download irked many users who were on limited or slow data plans, or … [Link]

Mashable » Controversial tweet ranking chocolate has caused online chaos

Friday 23 December 15:08:49 UTC 2016

LONDON — There are few issues in Britain more hotly contested than the correct ranking of Celebrations chocolates. SEE ALSO: British tea drinking etiquette perfectly explained in charts While many people (although not me) agree that Bounty is the worst, the definitive ordering of the remaining chocs continues to divide the nation. In the early hours of Friday morning, though, one … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Facebook Live streams that defined the news in 2016

Friday 23 December 15:04:42 UTC 2016

Facebook’s live streaming service started, by admission of the company's founder Mark Zuckerberg, as a tool to connect people in a "more personal way".  SEE ALSO: Black Lives Matter activist, journalists reportedly arrested in Baton Rouge But during 2016 it inevitably grew to become the most innovative and immediate form of citizen journalism, used by ordinary people to record and share … [Link]

Mashable » War diaries, murder mysteries and phrenology manuals: Retronaut's best historical photos of the year

Friday 23 December 15:00:00 UTC 2016

As 2016 draws to an undoubtedly historic close, we've collected some of our favorite stories we published this year, from rarely seen images of war to proud portraits to snaps of drunken debauchery. Here are Retronaut's top stories of 2016.IMAGE: VO ANH KHANH/ANOTHER VIETNAM/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKSAnother VietnamAstonishing images capture the devastating war as it's never been seen: through the lenses of … [Link]

Mashable » Can you find the sheep hiding amongst these Santas?

Friday 23 December 14:57:17 UTC 2016

Things Santa Claus' beard looks like: The stuffing inside of a teddy bear A bunch o' cotton balls An overflowing bubble bath A fur stole made from a white bunny Cotton candy without dye And, as artist Dudolf proves, a sheep. He drew a sea of St. Nicks, featuring one adorable sheep doing his best to blend in.  Can you spot … [Link]

Slashdot » Steam Fined $3 Million For Refusing Refunds

Friday 23 December 14:40:00 UTC 2016

Gaming company Valve Corporation has been hit with a $3 million fine after the Federal Court found its online games site Steam breached Australian Consumer Laws. From a report: The court imposed the maximum fine requested by Australia's competition regulator because of Valve's disregard for Australian law and lack of contrition. Valve's general counsel, Karl Quackenbush, told the court the … [Link]

Mashable » Tech we lost: RIP Vine, Meerkat and the headphone jack

Friday 23 December 14:30:58 UTC 2016

This year gave us some of our favorite tech yet, but it wasn't good news for all. As with every year, companies went out of business, apps shut down and tech toys disappeared from store shelves for good. From VCRs and Pebble to Vine and Vessel and Meerkat, 2016 gave us plenty of tech fatalities.  SEE ALSO: The 16 biggest tech … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 best 'Saturday Night Live' sketches of 2016

Friday 23 December 14:02:52 UTC 2016

It was just a few short months ago that the name David S. Pumpkins meant nothing to people.     The 2016 volume of Saturday Night Live will obviously be remembered most for Kate McKinnon's portrayal of Hillary Clinton as well as Alec Baldwin's sputtering, in-over-his-head Donald Trump (not to mention 2015 SNL host Trump’s thoughts about said characterization).     But great … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Hits Clean Energy Milestone: 50% of Electricity From Low Carbon Sources

Friday 23 December 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Half of the UK's electricity came from wind turbines, solar panels, wood burning and nuclear reactors between July and September, in a milestone first. From a report on The Guardian: Official figures published on Thursday show low carbon power, which has been supported by the government to meet climate change targets, accounted for 50% of electricity generation in the UK … [Link]

Popular Science » This geophysicist uses rock-sniffing subs to understand polar magnetic flips

Friday 23 December 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Science She helped figure out that, during the Jurassic era, Earth’s magnetic field flipped many times. Profile of ocean explorer Masako Tominaga… [Link]

Mashable » Bride and groom who love to eat get the ultimate wedding photos

Friday 23 December 13:40:54 UTC 2016

LONDON — Wedding photos are always lovely. But, they're even lovelier when the bride and groom look like they're having a lot of fun.   SEE ALSO: Dog weddings are an engaging tradition for humans Thai couple Max and Mint had a whale of a time for their pre-wedding photoshoot, which was shot by photographer Sanit Nitigultanon.Instead of your run-of-the mill … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this combustion tube obliterate a Mac in explosive slow motion

Friday 23 December 13:14:43 UTC 2016

It's always fun watching random objects getting blown apart, and guess what? It's even more fun at 28,500 frames per second. SEE ALSO: Man gets nailed in the face with football in skin-rippling slow motion For their latest foray into the sweet world of slow motion, The Slow Mo Guys visited Indiana's Perdue University to test out a giant combustion … [Link]

Popular Science » Looking for aliens in the Arctic

Friday 23 December 13:05:57 UTC 2016

Science Searching for the origins of life in the deep sea. Ever since the geochemist Chris German found hydrothermal vents teeming with life in the Atlantic Ocean in 1997, he’s been an Indiana Jones in the search for vents,… [Link]

Slashdot » Leaked Files Reveal Scope of Cellebrite's Smartphone-Cracking Technology

Friday 23 December 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: Earlier this year, we were sent a series of large, encrypted files purportedly belonging to a U.S. police department as a result of a leak at a law firm, which was insecurely synchronizing its backup systems across the internet without a password. Among the files was a series of phone dumps created … [Link]

Mashable » How to shoot better photos of holiday lights with your iPhone

Friday 23 December 12:53:52 UTC 2016

The holidays are here, and that means one thing — Christmas lights. And while many avid photographers will hit the streets with full gear this festive season, the rest of us will probably shoot with what's in our pockets. Thankfully, phone cameras keep getting better and better at low-light photography, although there are some things to keep in mind for even … [Link]

Mashable » 7 films that show how Bollywood came of age in 2016

Friday 23 December 12:17:09 UTC 2016

Bollywood flicks are best known for their song-and-dance routines, portrayal of larger-than-life characters, family values, or just over the top humor.  But 2016 witnessed an evolution of sorts for Bollywood as audiences lapped up authenticity more than make-believe and raw imperfections more than perfect fairy-tales.  SEE ALSO: The 8 most Bollywood things about 'La La Land' The year saw some memorable … [Link]

Mashable » The 'World Cup of Christmas Films' has begun on Twitter and you need to get involved

Friday 23 December 12:10:19 UTC 2016

LONDON — Remember the intense, nail-biting tournament that was the World Cup of Crisps 2016, which took place back in March and resulted in Monster Munch Pickled Onion being crowned the controversial winner? Of course you do, it was huge. SEE ALSO: Where to watch your favorite Christmas movies this holiday season And the good news is, the run-up to Christmas … [Link]

Mashable » Kid's festive Christmas drawing accidentally ends up very, very NSFW

Friday 23 December 12:06:56 UTC 2016

LONDON — Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer apparently had a very NSFW noseThat's all thanks to Scotswoman Connie Bennett's child's artistic interpretation of Santa's reindeer in their stable.  SEE ALSO: News anchor attempts to draw a cannon, draws something NSFW instead Let's just say this isn't a drawing Bennett will be able to stick on the fridge any time soon.  Unbeknown to … [Link]

Mashable » Husband of slain politician to deliver alternative to Queen's Christmas Day address

Friday 23 December 12:01:32 UTC 2016

The husband of slain MP Jo Cox is due to deliver Channel 4's Alternative Christmas message with a heartfelt warning against the rise of fascism, xenophobia, extremism and terrorism.  SEE ALSO: This neo-Nazi group is set to become the first to be banned for terrorism in the UK In the message, which is considered as an alternative to the Queen's annual … [Link]

Popular Science » At 81, this record-breaking diver isn’t done exploring the ocean's depths

Friday 23 December 12:00:40 UTC 2016

Science “As long as I’m breathing,” Sylvia Earle says, “I’ll be diving.” A profile of ocean explorer Sylvia Earle… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cassini’s grand finale will see orbiter plunge into Saturn

Friday 23 December 11:37:50 UTC 2016

After more than a decade orbiting Saturn and investigating its rings and moons, the Cassini spacecraft will make the ultimate sacrifice to give us a window into the planet’s interior [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Modern Python Cookbook – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 23 December 11:26:52 UTC 2016

Get "Modern Python Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-12-26 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » How demonetization helped India debunk the myth about using phones at gas stations

Friday 23 December 11:14:13 UTC 2016

India’s decision to invalidate much of its cash may have incurred a lot of discomfort to millions, but it has also unintentionally helped bust an age old myth. SEE ALSO: In pictures: Indians cope up with demonetization, queue up outside banks to exchange useless cash Indians no longer have to worry about whipping out their smartphones at gas stations. The Department … [Link]

Mashable » Mariah Carey has 3 holiday gifts for you – behold the first

Friday 23 December 11:06:43 UTC 2016

LONDON — Mariah Carey's new website may only be a day old, but it's already breaking the internet open with exclusives. SEE ALSO: Queen of Shade Mariah Carey has something to say about Demi Lovato On Thursday, to mark the launch of Mariah's World, Carey shared the first of "three holiday gifts" — a gloriously festive cover of Gene Autry's "Here … [Link]

Mashable » Total stranger pays for woman's Christmas presents after her card was declined

Friday 23 December 10:58:26 UTC 2016

LONDON — Whether you love it or loathe it, Christmas brings out the best in all of usIt's a time for generosity and kindness — two things that often arise from the most unexpected of circumstances.  SEE ALSO: Couple Pays It Forward With Big Tip for Bad Service One shopper at the Trafford Centre, Manchester, found herself on the receiving end … [Link]

Mashable » 3 friends got the whole plane to themselves and we're massively jealous

Friday 23 December 10:41:25 UTC 2016

Have you ever dreamed of finding yourself on a giant plane, all for yourself?  That dream came true for Laura Stevens and her two friends Sarah Hunt and Laurie-Lin Waller who had the time of their lives after discovering they were the only passengers on a British Airways flight for 150 people.  SEE ALSO: Hey procrastinators, here's how to score a … [Link]

Mashable » Rory McIlroy had a very blunt response to Tiger Woods' Christmas outfit

Friday 23 December 10:10:37 UTC 2016

LONDON — Anyone who follows Tiger Woods on Twitter will already be well aware of the "Mac Daddy Santa" outfit he shared on Thursday — and the reaction said outfit received. SEE ALSO: Tiger Woods creeps out the entire internet with shirtless 'Mac Daddy Santa' pic Here it is again, just so it's nice and fresh in your mind. Xmas tradition … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat's gift to you this Christmas: more filters and lenses

Friday 23 December 10:03:40 UTC 2016

It’s time to switch up that overused dog lens for something more festive this weekend. Snapchat's given Mashable a preview of some of its holiday lenses — its facial-recognition overlays — that are set to roll out from now until Christmas. SEE ALSO: Ghost world: How Snapchat killed it in 2016 These include lenses to turn you into a reindeer, an … [Link]

Mashable » Ricky Gervais and Seth Rogen had a gloriously phallic Twitter exchange

Friday 23 December 10:01:09 UTC 2016

LONDON — It's always enjoyable when two random celebrities have an amusing Twitter exchange — particularly when the celebrities in question are Ricky Gervais and Seth Rogen. SEE ALSO: Ricky Gervais sends deeply erotic birthday message to Ellen, gets perfect response On Thursday, Gervais shared a photo of the "Recently Added Movies" menu from one of his streaming services. The arrangement … [Link]

Slashdot » Stanford Built a Humanoid Submarine Robot To Explore a 17th-Century Shipwreck

Friday 23 December 10:00:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 quotes a report from IEEE Spectrum: Back in April, Stanford University professor Oussama Khatib led a team of researchers on an underwater archaeological expedition, 30 kilometers off the southern coast of France, to La Lune, King Louis XIV's sunken 17th-century flagship. Rather than dive to the site of the wreck 100 meters below the surface, which is a very … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk says Tesla's upgraded Autopilot might arrive next week

Friday 23 December 9:53:38 UTC 2016

Tesla’s upgraded Autopilot, which will give the company's newer Model S and Model X cars a number of self-driving features, might arrive next week.  In a tweet Friday, Musk said that the company "might be ready to rollout most of Autopilot functionality for HW2 towards the end of next week." SEE ALSO: Elon Musk seems serious about creating a boring company … [Link]

Mashable » 8 crazy things Indians did in 2016 to get into Guinness World Records

Friday 23 December 9:12:45 UTC 2016

India, the second most populous nation in the world, is full of quirks and eccentricities. Here are some of its uniquely odd achievements that made it to the Guinness World Records this year 1. Largest individual 'laddoo' Image: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSIt weighs 29,465 kg (64,959.21 lb) and was achieved by PVVS Mallikharjuna Rao in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » It’s time to bust the myth that a healthy diet has to be costly

Friday 23 December 8:56:50 UTC 2016

When it comes to deciding if food is good for us, the misleading idea that pricy equals healthy has taken a vice-like grip, warns Anthony Warner [Link]

Mashable » No, India does not need email addresses in local languages

Friday 23 December 8:51:18 UTC 2016

An Indian startup thinks it has figured out the key to make it easier for more people to have email accounts, but it may have solved only part of the big puzzle.  SEE ALSO: India wants regional languages added in every phone sold in the country Two months ago, Jaipur-based startup Data XGen Technologies announced DataMail, an email service which offers … [Link]

Mashable » Passengers on Adam Saleh's flight refute claims he was kicked off for speaking Arabic

Friday 23 December 8:35:52 UTC 2016

The saga around internet celebrities Adam Saleh and his friend Slim Albaher being kicked off a Delta plane due to speaking Arabic appears to be neverending.  That is, people aren't sure whether if it's a prank or not. Now some passengers on the plane have challenged the claim the YouTubers were not ejected for the language they spoke, but rather their … [Link]

Mashable » Irony alert: Mondelez picks Singapore as its chewing gum 'center of excellence'

Friday 23 December 7:53:49 UTC 2016

American candy giant Mondelez has decided to set up a Centre of Excellence for Gum and Candy in Singapore. The S$10 million ($6.9 million) facility will focus on researching taste, ingredients and recipes, and packaging options for gum.  Mondelez, which already has its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, will open the R&D centre in late-2017 in the island state, CNBC reports. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » For the first time ever, Consumer Reports does not recommend the new MacBook Pro

Friday 23 December 7:48:29 UTC 2016

Consumer Reports, a trusted non-profit organization which thoroughly tests a variety of products, has always given its "recommended" mark to Apple's MacBook computers — until now.  While the 2016 MacBook Pros did "very well" in terms of display quality and performance, their battery life was too inconsistent for CR to recommend them to consumers.  SEE ALSO: Shots fired: Microsoft calls the … [Link]

Slashdot » New Test Spots Human Form of Mad Cow Disease With 100-Percent Accuracy

Friday 23 December 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Scientific American: Eating beef from an animal infected with mad cow disease can lead to an untreatable condition that attacks the brain and is universally fatal, but symptoms can take decades to emerge. Thankfully, Claudio Soto, a neurologist at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, and her team, as well as … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2366: Lips and Ear exchange gifts!

Friday 23 December 5:55:47 UTC 2016

Holes for the holidays! [Link]

Mashable » Edward Snowden wants you to know he is not sponsored by KFC

Friday 23 December 4:59:05 UTC 2016

Sometimes, you just wanna snuggle with your significant other in Santa hats and feed each other from a bucket of KFC.  In times of hate, love is a revolution. Happy Holidays, internetpic.twitter.com/7hVAATLQUV — Edward Snowden (@Snowden) December 22, 2016 But when Edward Snowden posted a photo of himself doing just that on Thursday, the internet suspected him of selling out.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Wikipedia Announces the Most Edited Articles of 2016

Friday 23 December 3:30:00 UTC 2016

Wikipedia has revealed its most edited articles of 2016. Believe it or not, the two most edited articles of the year were for Deaths in 2016, which was edited 18,230 times, and Donald Trump, with 8,933 edits as of December 21. NPR reports: Some are completely unsurprising — like the articles about Brexit, the Panama Papers, the Orlando nightclub shooting, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Rogue One' roundtable: A spoiler-filled debate

Friday 23 December 3:00:00 UTC 2016

Whether or not you're into the Star Wars universe, the newest installment is one that has everyone talking. This is your SPOILER-FILLED debate on Gareth Edwards' 'Rogue One.' Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Diego Luna, Felicity Jones, Gareth Edwards, and Rogue One A Star Wars Story [Link]

Mashable » The views from these coastal homes will take your breath away

Friday 23 December 2:53:01 UTC 2016

Drake sang about them, Hitchcock made a film about them and they form the inspo glue that binds Pinterest together. What are they? Views of course! Like love, views are a universal language. A good view could feed a weary soul for days. We've tracked down the dopest houses with the best views in Australia, especially to feed your insatiable desire … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's not alone: Twitter admits to overcharging advertisers

Friday 23 December 2:31:35 UTC 2016

On the heels of several embarrassing metric error disclosures from Facebook, Twitter is taking its own shot at the advertiser apology routine. The social network admitted to a bug in the most recent update to its Android app that caused it to overcharge advertisers throughout much of the past month. Twitter apparently divulged the issue to advertisers earlier this week but … [Link]

Mashable » World's first 'Maori emoji app' embraces culture, country and cute animals

Friday 23 December 2:21:54 UTC 2016

For awhile there, it seemed like there was a dearth of apps for New Zealand's Māori to express themselves digitally.  But now there's Emotiki, which calls itself the world's first Māori emoji app. And it looks pretty awesome. Available on iOS and Android, the sticker app includes 200 different Māori icons, from emotions to food, to sports and animals associated with … [Link]

Mashable » Avril Lavigne wants Mark Zuckerberg to stop bullying Nickelback

Friday 23 December 2:11:14 UTC 2016

Avril Lavigne is sick and tired of all the Nickelback jokes. The singer, who is separated from Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, took to Twitter Thursday to call out Mark Zuckerberg for making a joke about the band. SEE ALSO: 7 weirdest moments from Mark Zuckerberg's new AI video "Either way, you're allowed your musical opinion however, your jab at Nickelback is … [Link]

Mashable » The gloves come off: 'Rogue One' debate gets heated

Friday 23 December 1:49:10 UTC 2016

The new Star Wars movie has divided  the Mashable team. This is the SPOILER-FILLED Rogue One debate you've been waiting for. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. ‘Poop the Potato' game is here to save you from the holidays Conquer yourself in this exhilarating DreamHack Masters trailer This Soldier is strengthening bonds and getting the job done ‘Super Mario Run' remake brings parkour to … [Link]

Mashable » Koala kontent: The shining beacon of hope that kept us smiling in 2016

Friday 23 December 1:47:46 UTC 2016

2016 was an emotional year of dizzying highs and Mariana Trench-level lows.  It seems only fitting then, that somewhere amongst the political garbage fires and the passing of a few music legends, that a new breed of hero emerge.  Or species of hero, if we're being specific. Videos of disgruntled and often-asleep koalas of Australia, were the internet's light of Eärendil … [Link]

Mashable » Passenger's Note7 Wi-Fi prank causes an onboard freakout

Friday 23 December 1:41:36 UTC 2016

Note to all Samsung Galaxy Note7 users (because yes, apparently there are still some of you out there): Nobody wants your explosion-prone phones on the plane.  On Tuesday, that stance was again made clear by a dramatic Virgin Airlines flight drama that almost turned into a full-blown 3 a.m. diversion. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Black Pearl Galaxy S7 Edge is now official … [Link]

Mashable » This is why you should be friends with Russell Wilson on Christmas

Friday 23 December 1:38:03 UTC 2016

The Seattle Seahawks have been very nice this year, at least according to quarterback Russell Wilson, who handed out some big ticket gifts to his teammates. Having already clinched a spot in the playoffs, Seattle heads into Christmas weekend with an opportunity to seal up the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.  SEE ALSO: Grayson Allen and the arrogant sanctimony … [Link]

Slashdot » World's First 'Solar Panel Road' Opens In France

Friday 23 December 1:25:00 UTC 2016

The world's first solar road has officially opened in the small village of Tourouvre-au-Perche in Normandy, France. The road is 1 kilometer long and can generate enough electricity to power the street lights. The Verge reports: That might not sound very impressive for 30,000 square feet of solar panels — and it kind of isn't, especially for its $5.2 million … [Link]

Mashable » Tiger Woods creeps out the entire internet with shirtless 'Mac Daddy Santa' pic

Friday 23 December 1:24:23 UTC 2016

Here are Tiger Woods' nipples coming at you live and direct in real-time thanks to the magic of the global town square.  SEE ALSO: Grayson Allen and the arrogant sanctimony of Duke's Coach K Without further ado, the tweet in question:  Xmas tradition that my kids love. Mac Daddy Santa is back! -TW pic.twitter.com/pCWZNNKPRG — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) December 22, 2016 … [Link]

Mashable » French village becomes home to the world's first solar panel road

Friday 23 December 1:17:19 UTC 2016

The village of Tourouvre-au-Perche in Normandy, France, is taking solar panelling from the roof to the street. The town says it's just unveiled the world's first solar panel road.  The 1 kilometre (0.6 mile) route, covered by 2,800 square metres of electricity-generating panels, was declared open on Thursday by the country's ecology minister, Ségolène Royal.  The panels have been covered with … [Link]

Mashable » The big change that inspired Nick Thune's new comedy special

Friday 23 December 0:53:14 UTC 2016

Since Nick Thune's last special debuted on Netflix, a lot has changed. Most notably: The comedian had a kid. "It changes your life obviously because you don't sleep as much and you have some maniac that lives in your house," he told Mashable. "It made life more important to me, and changed my perspective on the world." The new life … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Pulls Self-Driving Cars From San Francisco, Sends Them To Arizona

Friday 23 December 0:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from SFGate: Uber is moving its self-driving pilot to Arizona, one day after the California Department of Motor Vehicles ordered the autonomous vehicles off the roads in San Francisco. "Our cars departed for Arizona this morning by truck," an Uber spokeswoman said Thursday afternoon in a statement. "We'll be expanding our self-driving pilot there … [Link]

Mashable » The 5 most dramatic moments for Team Internet in 2016

Friday 23 December 0:44:35 UTC 2016

2016 was rough for everyone, even Team Internet. Here's a look at the most dramatic moments in the digital entertainment world this year. 1. Very public break-ups When YouTube stars fall in love, their relationships become archived in the pages of internet history, and fans can't get enough of the 'shipping.  But because YouTube relationships are so deeply documented, they become … [Link]

Mashable » 8 joyful examples of how Australian TV got even more bizarre in 2016

Friday 23 December 0:37:45 UTC 2016

We don't know what's in the water in Australia, but gee whiz, their TV seem like it's from another planet. A lot of the aren't that great. Their often sanitised dramas about dreary WASPs. But the country's penchant for being a tad uncouth and uncultivated often shines through in more unscripted moments. SEE ALSO: Classic movie lines vastly improved with uncouth … [Link]

Mashable » The year in natural disasters

Friday 23 December 0:22:25 UTC 2016

Whether it was historic flooding, powerful earthquakes or unstoppable wildfires, natural disasters in 2016 set the stage for many impactful and memorable photos. Before striking the U.S. with heavy flooding, Hurricane Matthew left a path of destruction in the Caribbean. Scorching temperatures, high winds and the ongoing drought led to destructive wildfires in California. Powerful earthquakes shook parts of Italy and another … [Link]

Slashdot » 2016 MacBook Pro Fails To Receive a Recommendation From Consumer Reports

Friday 23 December 0:05:00 UTC 2016

Consumer Reports has released its evaluation of the new MacBook Pro laptops, and it's not good. The 2016 MacBook Pro is the first MacBook to fail to receive a recommendation from the nonprofit organization dedicated to unbiased product testing. 9to5Mac reports: In a post breaking down the decision not to recommend the new MacBook Pros, Consumer Reports explains that while … [Link]

Popular Science » 15 gifts you can put in your mouth

Friday 23 December 0:00:00 UTC 2016

Gift Guides Some unwrapping and assembling may be required. We're not animals. Some unpackaging and assembling may be required. We are not animals, here. [Link]

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