John Gordon Ross

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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Slashdot » Legal Sparring Continues in Bitcoin User's Battle with IRS Tax Sweep

Monday 2 January 23:00:00 UTC 2017

In a strange twist, Coindesk reports that the IRS has, somewhat indirectly, removed one target from its broad request for data about U.S. users of the Bitcoin exchange Coinbase. It no longer wants data about Jeffrey Berns, a lawyer who also happens to be fighting the IRS's "John Doe" request in court. From a report on Fortune: Berns originally filed … [Link]

Mashable » Groundbreaking Second Ave. subway station mural features a gay couple

Monday 2 January 22:49:11 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f334030%2f13dcf227-9e78-4edb-b8bb-484948d23351Feed-tw Feed-fbNew York City's newest subway line is here to inspire change in more ways than one. After nearly 100 years of discussion, the city's 2nd Avenue Subway line became a reality on New Year's Day, giving commuters much more than alternate transportation routes. The stations features installments from artist Vik Muniz's project Perfect Strangers, a series of life-size mosaic portraits of … [Link]

Slashdot » China Smog: Millions Start New Year Shrouded By Health Alerts and Travel Chaos

Monday 2 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Millions in China rang in the New Year shrouded in a thick blanket of toxic smog, causing road closures and flight cancellations as 24 cities issued alerts that will last through much of the week. From a report on The Guardian: On the first day of 2017 in Beijing, concentrations of tiny particles that penetrate deep into the lungs climbed … [Link]

Mashable » Mariah Carey rep claims she was 'set up to fail' at New Year's Eve performance

Monday 2 January 21:01:06 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333968%2f912db485-fbd6-4a11-9927-a3da8229336dFeed-tw Feed-fb“Shit happens," Mariah Carey said in a tweet after her disastrous New Year's Eve performance, but her team had more to say on the matter. A representative for Carey told Billboard that Dick Clark Productions "set her up to fail," but the production company denies any such actions. SEE ALSO: Mariah Carey's lip synching was 2016's last victim BWR-PR's Nicole Perna … [Link]

Slashdot » Dell Launches XPS 13 2-in-1 Laptop With Intel Kaby Lake Chip, Starts at $1,000

Monday 2 January 21:00:00 UTC 2017

Ahead of CES 2016, which officially kicks off Tuesday, Dell has announced a convertible version of its popular XPS 13 laptop. The machine is powered by a seventh-generation Kaby Lake Intel Core i chip (i5 and i7 options are available), Intel HD Graphics 615 integrated GPU, 4 to 16GB LPDDR3 RAM, a 128GB-1TB solid-state drive (SSD), a 720p webcam on … [Link]

Mashable » Billie Lourd posts touching Instagram tribute to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Monday 2 January 20:31:01 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f334018%2f1f7579c8-f4d0-4cc6-a5af-3fae589277b6Feed-tw Feed-fbIn one tragic week, the world lost two amazing talents — actresses Carrie Fisher, 60, and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, 84. But while fans mourned the loss of the cultural icons, Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, mourned the loss of a mother and a grandmother. On Monday, the 24-year-old Scream Queens actress broke her social media silence to share a heartbreaking tribute … [Link]

Slashdot » France Begins Opt-Out Organ Donation

Monday 2 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Laura June, reporting for The Outline: France began to use a new opt-out system of organ donation on Jan. 1, making it one of a large number of European nations that now use a "presumed consent" system. This means that any adult who dies will now donate their organs by default, regardless of their survivors' wishes, unless they have signed … [Link]

Mashable » What kind of Snapchatter are you?

Monday 2 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f168872%2fsnapchatFeed-tw Feed-fbIt takes all sorts to make the world, and it takes all sorts to make Snapchat. While everyone has their own unique personality and way of using an app, there are a few types of people who tend to dominate an internet community. SEE ALSO: One Snapchat filter is too real for some teens And Snapchat is no exception. Which one … [Link]

Mashable » Baby Rhino discovers snow, pure joy

Monday 2 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32240%2f99799f55-4e58-4b9a-9d53-452730d062c6Feed-tw Feed-fb Happiness is a baby rhino playing in snow with spirited determination.  Zookeepers at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa dumped freshly fallen snow into the rhino enclosure, giving this baby its first frolic in the powdery white stuff.   Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32241%2f9a35761a-5a7f-45e2-9b71-dce6bae2fe7aA 4-year-old adorably explains the problem with New Year's resolutions Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32232%2fd152fc46-8a6a-4194-9e8d-e3b693ff85a7Don’t be afraid of Arthur rapping Eminem Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f31619%2f4998dd1a-92e6-4e1e-ae4c-d43ced612e7eThis woman is building a … [Link]

Mashable » Seeing the start of 2017 through Spectacles is so 2017

Monday 2 January 19:24:47 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f334011%2f6d507bdf-fb67-43c2-bd64-15c191cf20a7Feed-tw Feed-fbNew year, new eyewear as they say. Right? 2017 has arrived, and with it came a slew of tech savvy social media-lovers wearing sunglasses at night — a slightly bizarre fashion statement that could soon become the norm. Why? Well, because what better way to document the start of the new year than through Snapchat's exclusive new wearable Spectacles? SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » President Obama's goodbye tour gets an official 'farewell address'

Monday 2 January 19:03:02 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f334010%2f9281ebdc-afdf-4620-887a-67260ccc53ddFeed-tw Feed-fbAs President Obama prepares to leave office in a little over two weeks, he's been on something of a blitz to cement his legacy before Donald Trump moves in to the White House. And now his farewell tour has received an official farewell address.   SEE ALSO: The Obamas sent out their final White House Christmas card and Twitter is in … [Link]

Slashdot » SpaceX Moves Past Explosion With New Launch Plans

Monday 2 January 19:03:00 UTC 2017

SpaceX plans to resume launching rockets as soon as next week, after completing an investigation into a spectacular launch pad explosion that destroyed a rocket and a satellite in September. From a report on CNN: The news comes following an in-depth investigation into the explosion of a rocket from SpaceX's September mission. The company said in a statement Monday the … [Link]

Mashable » This simple bottle cutter may be the answer to recycling

Monday 2 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f31699%2fa3a09b50-ab5c-431a-a580-b868e6228eb8Feed-tw Feed-fbThe 'Plastic Bottle Cutter' will revolutionize the way consumers recycle by turning their trash into fine plastic strips. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Eco Friendly, Tools, Bottle, and Plastic Waste [Link]

Mashable » A 4-year-old adorably explains the problem with New Year's resolutions

Monday 2 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32241%2f9a35761a-5a7f-45e2-9b71-dce6bae2fe7aFeed-tw Feed-fb Following through on a big New Year's resolution may feel overwhelming, but this young girl can help with a few words of advice. "Keep your resolutions, but go easy on yourself. Will you change? Maybe. But it probably won't happen in one big moment. It'll happen in thousands of little moments." Listen to this wise-beyond-her-years 4-year-old and give yourself the … [Link]

Popular Science » In photos: the unseen aircraft that carry planes, tanks, and soldiers

Monday 2 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

A Universe Of Cargo Aviation Giants of the sky A gallery of giant cargo aircraft… [Link]

Slashdot » All the Features Facebook Copied From Snapchat in 2016

Monday 2 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Last year, Facebook looked several times at Snapchat, a company that reportedly refused to be acquired by the social giant, for new features in Facebook Messenger, and its Instagram services. From a report on Recode: Here's the list of features Facebook launched this year that appear to be direct threats to Snapchat: 1. Facebook bought MSQRD, an app that creates … [Link]

Mashable » Surfing dogs totally blow Al Roker's mind at Rose Parade

Monday 2 January 17:50:27 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32237%2fd08891de-ed52-45f5-998f-b1551c1661adFeed-tw Feed-fbAl Roker's 2017 is off to an amazing start.  The jolliest weather forecaster on morning television cohosted NBC's coverage of the 2017 Rose Parade on Monday and didn't hold back when a surfing dog float rolled by.  (Watch with sound to get fully Roker'd.) To be fair, those dogs ARE FREAKING SURFING.  SEE ALSO: 100 Years of Pomeranian Beauty The internet … [Link]

New Scientist – News » If your smartphone is keeping you up at night, give it a rest

Monday 2 January 17:36:15 UTC 2017

A nocturnal digital detox would make a good new year resolution, says Martin Lee [Link]

Mashable » Mathematical study shows exactly how ride-sharing could cut the number of cars on the road

Monday 2 January 17:25:43 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333628%2fc4aae788-8bac-47c6-809e-bfa5917d955eFeed-tw Feed-fbWe already know ride-sharing has the potential to drastically cut the number of the cars on the road. But it turns out that impact could be way more than anyone has previously estimated.  A new study from researchers at Cornell University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that shared rides — whether through Uber and Lyft or a traditional taxi … [Link]

Popular Science » These new versions of classic camping supplies work as great as they look

Monday 2 January 17:14:28 UTC 2017

Gadgets Sexy updates to trusty trekking supplies. New versions of all the classics to escape the suburban sprawl. [Link]

Mashable » First messages to send on Tinder if you want to be forever alone

Monday 2 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f167468%2ftindinergaspFeed-tw Feed-fbDating apps can be terrible if you like to consider yourself a human with feelings. So when a match initiates a chat in an offensive or bizarre way, dating apps start to disgustingly descend beyond their intrinsic level of horribleness. SEE ALSO: 8 things you can totally use dating apps for that aren’t dating Here is a collection of particularly awful … [Link]

Slashdot » Japanese White-Collar Workers Are Already Being Replaced by Artificial Intelligence

Monday 2 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Most of the attention around automation focuses on how factory robots and self-driving cars may fundamentally change our workforce, potentially eliminating millions of jobs. But AI that can handle knowledge-based, white-collar work is also becoming increasingly competent. From a report on Quartz: One Japanese insurance company, Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance, is reportedly replacing 34 human insurance claim workers with "IBM … [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX reveals cause of September explosion

Monday 2 January 16:41:02 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333892%2f7891527a-ab2e-477c-81b8-4b8493c84076Feed-tw Feed-fbSpaceX has finally revealed what caused one of the company's Falcon 9 rockets to explode on the launch pad on Sept. 1, 2016, also destroying Israel's Amos 6 communications satellite that the rocket was taking into orbit. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk acted like an ecstatic child as SpaceX's rocket landed for the 1st time In a report released Monday morning, SpaceX … [Link]

Mashable » Don't be afraid of Arthur rapping Eminem

Monday 2 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32232%2fd152fc46-8a6a-4194-9e8d-e3b693ff85a7Feed-tw Feed-fb An anthropomorphic aardvark. A Detroit rapper. A mashup of bizarre perfection. YouTuber Mylo the Cat aka Adam Schleichkorn put the lyrics of Eminem's 2010 hit "Not Afraid" into the mouth of Arthur.  Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f31619%2f4998dd1a-92e6-4e1e-ae4c-d43ced612e7eThis woman is building a better volcano robot Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32211%2f18afa509-abec-454a-8471-2fcf23403686NASA 'mixtape' highlights best of 2016 space research Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32191%2f66bc4496-33a9-42a7-876c-f55e8f97a3afThis VR device promises to make both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive wireless Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32173%2fc0034be6-897a-4b07-a82a-ba42d7607236Majestic lynx casually … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Rolling Out Autopilot Software Updates to 1,000 Cars

Monday 2 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Tesla Motors began rolling out software updates to customers with newer cars, bringing them to parity with owners who have what's known as "Autopilot 1" and setting the stage to ultimately unleash full self-driving capability. From a report on Bloomberg:"HW2 Autopilot software uploading to 1,000 cars this eve. Will then hold to verify no field issues and upload to rest … [Link]

Mashable » Scotland's wee ones are welcomed to the world with a cardboard box and a poem

Monday 2 January 15:43:28 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32228%2f30041d3d-42a2-4bdd-904a-ce2475f38772Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Scotland's most wee citizens are sleeping in cardboard boxes. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave expectant mothers a starter kit full of essential items for newborns, kicking off the "baby box" programme that's modelled on Finland's. The boxes will be trialled for three months in Clackmannanshire and Orkney, and all Scottish newborns are scheduled to receive them by … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung To Reveal This Month What Caused the Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone To Catch Fire – Report

Monday 2 January 15:00:00 UTC 2017

One of the biggest mysteries of 2016 will come to an end sometime this month. Samsung will make public the results of its months-long investigation into what caused several Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to turn into flames later this month, according to a report on Reuters. From the report: The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all … [Link]

Mashable » Exploring volcanoes with robots: a day in the life of Carolyn Parcheta

Monday 2 January 14:58:29 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f31368%2fc0e8f5a2-a572-4771-90d4-7564458d966aFeed-tw Feed-fbVolcanologist Carolyn Parcheta builds robots in her quest to uncover the secrets of volcanoes. 'How She Works' is a new series from Mashable highlighting women in diverse occupations Subscribe for weekly episodes: http://on.mash.to/subscribe  Watch more episodes: http://bit.ly/2hP05rx   Read more…More about Mashable Video, Volcano Bot, Engineer, Robot, and Kilauea [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter' casting director explains why Robin Williams couldn't play Hagrid

Monday 2 January 14:47:19 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333857%2fd55d2dc0-71ed-4d09-bdfc-f39a3b867d74Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen the Harry Potter movies began casting exclusively for British talent, there were no exceptions — not even for comedic powerhouse and family film hero Robin Williams. In a new interview with the Huffington Post, casting director Janet Hirshenson revealed that Williams called director Chris Columbus about the part of Hagrid. SEE ALSO: These were the most popular Harry Potter fan … [Link]

Mashable » 5 easy tricks to make your iPhone storage last longer

Monday 2 January 14:46:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f297040%2fconserveiphonestorageFeed-tw Feed-fbWith its non-expandable memory, one of the major bugbears for iPhone owners is the storage capacity. Whether you've got a 16 or 64GBer, you just know that dreaded "Storage Almost Full" message will pop up at exactly the wrong moment.  While there are steps you can take should that happen, it's also good practice to try and tread lightly on your … [Link]

Mashable » PSA: You can lawfully refuse to pay service charge at restaurants, hotels in this country

Monday 2 January 14:28:49 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333860%2f0f56625b-0069-4650-a32f-d341b302a3a6Feed-tw Feed-fbNext time you’re not happy with your food in a restaurant or the drink at a pub in India, remember can wilfully refuse to pay the service charge.  SEE ALSO: Restaurant's response to unusual order from sick customer will warm your cold heart Addressing several complaints, the Indian government clarified today that restaurants cannot mandatorily add service charge — which ranges … [Link]

Mashable » 10 tech trends that will rule CES 2017

Monday 2 January 14:20:35 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333235%2f653bdf8d-89d2-454a-9278-a96f0d822e1cFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first tech event of 2017 is also the year's biggest: CES arrives the first week of January, and like a tardy Santa Claus, it bestows the world with the gift of new consumer tech of every kind — phones, cars, TVs, drones, VR — you name it. Looked at another way, CES tends to catapult new devices and technologies at … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ProgrammableWeb's Most Interesting APIs in 2016: Mapping and Location

Monday 2 January 14:00:01 UTC 2017

Our look at the most interesting APIs of 2016 moves to the Mapping category. More and more developers are making use of Location and Mapping services to enhance their applications and these APIs provide recent technology in that sector. [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Breaks $1,000 Level, Highest in More Than 3 Years

Monday 2 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

The price of digital currency bitcoin has hit the $1,000 mark for the first time in three years. From a report on CNBC: The cryptocurrency was trading at $1,021 at the time of publication, according to CoinDesk data, at level not seen since November 2013, with its market capitalization exceeding $16 billion. Bitcoin has been on a steady march higher … [Link]

Popular Science » This is your brain on drugs

Monday 2 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

brain on drugs Health Brain scans and other studies reveal how drugs hijack your brain What drugs are doing inside your brain… [Link]

Mashable » Dell's 13-inch XPS 2-in-1 is all screen and (almost) no chin

Monday 2 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f331968%2fab13f642-73c5-4be0-8c66-5c9e9f536594Feed-tw Feed-fbLAS VEGAS — Dell's XPS line of laptops and 2-in-1s has gotten a lot of praise — and rightfully so. These devices are powerful, sleek and solidly built, making them strong competitors to Apple's line of ultra-thin laptops.  The company is adding to its line with the new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, a 13-inch laptop that can easily turn into a … [Link]

Mashable » This innovative sweeper leaves old-school brooms in the dust

Monday 2 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f30965%2ffd576785-24eb-49bf-8cca-6ee63e646442Feed-tw Feed-fbThe innovative 'Wisp' broom and dustpan system features one-handed control, a bristle comb and more. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Design, Kickstarter, Inventions, and Cleaning [Link]

New Scientist – News » ‘Psychedelic sanctuary’ will help drug users get over bad trips

Monday 2 January 13:55:39 UTC 2017

The first psychedelic drug treatment centre in the US plans to help users of LSD, magic mushrooms and other hallucinogens come to terms with their experiences [Link]

Mashable » Village intervenes after couple refuses to stop at 17 children

Monday 2 January 13:12:19 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333831%2f473fa84f-469f-45df-9e66-c569c2bc5bbdFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile the world's most populous nation China has restrictions on the number of children a couple can have, India — which is fast catching up with China on people count — doesn't impose any such law on its citizens.  As a result, many Indian families, still wrapped in the shackles of patriarchy, don't see it as a problem to keep producing … [Link]

Mashable » 2017: The year you'll never have to talk to anyone again

Monday 2 January 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f31642%2f7d5be700-374e-4246-a739-50948f7f4b44Feed-tw Feed-fbThe future of tech is a lonely one, and frankly, we're for it. For those who delight in methodically cutting human interactions from day-to-day tasks, 2017 promises more where that came from. Introverts, this is your time. 1. For your morning coffee: The Starbucks app The Starbucks app in use. The Starbucks app in use.Image: starbucksThough the Starbucks app already lets users order and pay for … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's latest Galaxy A series smartphones are water resistant, made for clicking selfies

Monday 2 January 12:51:06 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333821%2fca4f5a02-3116-4d5f-895e-9986c8ef4336Feed-tw Feed-fbSamsung is kickstarting 2017 with a refresh to its Galaxy A series lineup of smartphones.  SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S8 will be 'all screen' on the front, report says The South Korean smartphone manufacturer today unveiled the new Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, and Galaxy A7, stating that all of these mid-range and high-end smartphones now feature water and dust resistance. The … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Finds Moore's Law's Next Step At 10 Nanometers

Monday 2 January 12:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Sometime in 2017, Intel will ship the first processors built using the company's new, 10-nanometer chip-manufacturing technology. Intel says transistors produced in this way will be cheaper than those that came before, continuing the decades-long trend at the heart of Moore's Law — and contradicting widespread talk that transistor-production costs have already sunk as low as … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix gears up to take on Amazon Prime Video in India in 2017

Monday 2 January 12:33:29 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333748%2f46e0317c-ed8e-413b-84c6-77ca28bf39c0Feed-tw Feed-fbIf 2016 was the year when Indians had their first brush with the Big Daddies of online video streaming, 2017 could well be the year when they get to choose a clear winner.  Especially, when the world's second-largest internet user base is the stage and a compelling match is being played between two heavyweights — Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande is actually a video game character now

Monday 2 January 12:29:25 UTC 2017

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Mashable » The scary moment a car carrying backpackers' stuff falls off ferry and drifts out to sea

Monday 2 January 12:26:44 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32225%2fbc912634-c191-44a8-a861-5707c3dc6d62Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A rental car containing backpackers' mobile phones, passports, bank cards, and other valuables fell off a ferry and drifted out to sea off the shore of Fraser Island, Australia, on New Year's Eve.  SEE ALSO: Backpacker 'body slams' a crocodile after trying to get a selfie with it The car — which had no passengers in it at the … [Link]

Popular Science » With emoji and apps, driverless cars could become the next smartphones

Monday 2 January 12:08:34 UTC 2017

Carol Reiley Technology Carol Reiley, president of Drive.ai, wants cars to talk to us One researcher says that our cars will become our home away from home as they get more sophisticated and more autonomous. [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mastering Modern Web Penetration Testing – $17.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 2 January 11:26:51 UTC 2017

Get "Mastering Modern Web Penetration Testing" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-01-03 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Crocodile casually strolls into backyard, gets thwarted by wheelie bins

Monday 2 January 11:18:46 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32223%2f07270ac7-3c57-4e2d-86fb-1bf7bb218b21Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — It's not everyday that an enormous crocodile strolls into someone's back garden.  SEE ALSO: Backpacker 'body slams' a crocodile after trying to get a selfie with it But, when a 3.5-metre crocodile strutted into the backyard of a house in Karumba in Queensland, Australia, on New Year's Eve, locals found themselves building a makeshift trap with a few unusual … [Link]

Mashable » This woman is building a better volcano robot

Monday 2 January 11:15:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f31619%2f4998dd1a-92e6-4e1e-ae4c-d43ced612e7eFeed-tw Feed-fb Volcanologist Carolyn Parcheta builds robots in her quest to uncover the secrets of volcanoes.  'How She Works' is a new series from Mashable highlighting women in diverse occupations.  Watch more episodes on our YouTube channel. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32211%2f18afa509-abec-454a-8471-2fcf23403686NASA 'mixtape' highlights best of 2016 space research Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32191%2f66bc4496-33a9-42a7-876c-f55e8f97a3afThis VR device promises to make both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive wireless Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f32173%2fc0034be6-897a-4b07-a82a-ba42d7607236Majestic lynx casually wanders onto ski slope … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's brief Twitter follow reveals possible love for adorable kittens

Monday 2 January 10:30:51 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333784%2f5b48f810-ee07-47af-bba0-dd7a90fbecf8Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — There's no hiding place on Twitter when you're president-elect of the United States. Your tweets, favourites and even the accounts you follow are under constant scrutiny. Especially when you start following an account dedicated to fluffy little kittens.  SEE ALSO: Who are the 41 lucky people Trump follows on Twitter? That's right. Donald Trump — soon to become the … [Link]

Mashable » Google rolls out carrier billing option to Vodafone, Airtel subscribers

Monday 2 January 9:59:55 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Samsung to reveal this month why the Galaxy Note7 kept exploding

Monday 2 January 9:16:16 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333754%2f771de598-296d-441a-a2a8-a44fc72beacaFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the biggest mysteries of the tech world in 2016 might finally be unravelled later this month. SEE ALSO: Samsung's Note7 kill-switch is deeply disturbing, whether you own one or not Samsung plans to share the results of an investigation into what caused the Galaxy Note7 smartphone to catch fire, according to South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo. The much anticipated … [Link]

Slashdot » Despite Piracy Claims, North American Box Office Hits Record $11.4 Billion In 2016

Monday 2 January 8:34:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader rudy_wayne writes: Despite constant claims of losing billions of dollars to "piracy", the North American box office closed out 2016 with $11.4 billion in ticket sales. That marks a new record for the industry, bypassing the previous record of $11.1 billion that was established in 2015. Disney had four of the top five highest-grossing films, including "Finding Dory," … [Link]

Mashable » Bollywood filmmaker, fashion designer among 39 killed in Istanbul nightclub attack

Monday 2 January 7:06:01 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333729%2f6822a146-c730-4e86-8ca2-ec8a9fb782bfFeed-tw Feed-fbBollywood film producer and real estate tycoon, Abis Rizvi, was among the 39 killed in Istanbul's Reina nightclub, when two gunmen reportedly dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at New Year's Eve revelers.   SEE ALSO: At least 41 dead in explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport India's Minister of External Affairs shared the news on Sunday evening.  I have a bad … [Link]

Mashable » You can now sell your old products on Amazon India

Monday 2 January 6:37:05 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Changing Other People's Flight Bookings Is Too Easy

Monday 2 January 4:34:00 UTC 2017

"The security of online travel booking systems are stuck in the 1990s, according to security researchers," reports Computerworld. An anonymous reader quotes their article, which argues that the ancient systems are also "woefully insecure": This allows attackers to easily modify other people's reservations, cancel their flights and even use the refunds to book tickets for themselves, according a team of … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sherlock' faces the hardest case of his career in twisty Season 4 premiere

Monday 2 January 3:35:10 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Wikipedia Announces Their Most Viewed Articles Of 2016

Monday 2 January 2:34:00 UTC 2017

Slashdot reader westand writes, "Wikipedia's 5000 most-visited articles of 2016 have been released, and Donald Trump leads the pack." (Though the site's second-most popular article was about a porn site.) The top 5000 pages account for 21.6 billion views, with 42% of those being mobile traffic… After artificial traffic is discounted, election and celebrity deaths feature prominently. Wikipedia's article about … [Link]

Mashable » Restaurant's response to unusual order from sick customer will warm your cold heart

Monday 2 January 2:26:34 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333683%2fbe81a1b4-6395-4797-8d18-95933c7eae8fFeed-tw Feed-fbA fish and chip shop has gone above and beyond in the customer service department. On Friday, Feeley's Fish and Chip Shop in Belfast, Northern Ireland received an interesting order from a sick customer begging for cold and flu tablets. The restaurant posted the order ticket to its Facebook page, noting that it was good to see customers making use of … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » The Internet's got your back.

Monday 2 January 2:24:30 UTC 2017

JoT thumbSometimes, you need a little fake news! [Link]

Mashable » NASA 'mixtape' highlights best of 2016 space research

Monday 2 January 1:47:14 UTC 2017

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Mashable » These 2017 'polar bear plunge' pics will give you chills

Monday 2 January 1:03:14 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333657%2ff9843fe6-3b49-4998-9875-7f7449bf6649Feed-tw Feed-fbOne way to spend New Year's Day: Sitting on your couch in cozy pajamas, devouring a novel or ceaselessly streaming Gilmore Girls. Another option? Plunging into frigid waters, only to step back out into the freezing January air. Hundreds of people in the United States and Canada chose the second route on Sunday as part of their local New Year's Day … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson wows in first song as Belle from 'Beauty and the Beast'

Monday 2 January 0:36:30 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f333662%2fa05eb018-0920-4375-91af-285064b1d738Feed-tw Feed-fbIt is now clear that Emma Watson is the Belle from Beauty and the Beast that we have been waiting for.  On Friday, Disney released an exclusive first listen to Watson singing "Something There" from the upcoming 2017 live action remake of the classic fairytale. The chilling rendition puts to bed any doubts over Watson's ability to sing.  The role will … [Link]

Slashdot » Lucasfilm Creates A 4K Ultra-HD Restoration of the Original 'Star Wars'

Monday 2 January 0:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes 4K.com: When the first ever of the Star Wars films, "A New Hope" turns 40 in 2017, millions of dedicated fans of the immensely popular franchise might get a very unique treat in the form of a limited theater screening in beautifully restored form with theatrical 4K resolution of the first movie released in the series. … [Link]

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