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 » Smart bulbs bring Night Shift-like light to your whole house

Tuesday 3 January 23:28:18 UTC 2017

If you've been paying attention then you probably already know that you shouldn't be looking at screens at night. That's because the blue light emitted by phones, tablets and televisions is likely disrupting your sleep.  Device makers have recently started to catch on with new features that change the color temperature of the display based on the time of day to … [Link]

Slashdot » Koolova Ransomware Decrypts For Free If You Read Two Articles About Ransomware

Tuesday 3 January 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BleepingComputer: We have a new in-development variant of the Koolova Ransomware that will decrypt your files for free if you educate yourself about ransomware by reading two articles. Discovered by security researcher Michael Gillespie, this in-development ransomware is not ready for prime time. In fact, I had to mess with it a bit … [Link]

Mashable » Watch 100 people demonstrate their most brutal crying faces

Tuesday 3 January 23:18:26 UTC 2017

First, let us be clear: a cathartic cry is healthy and good. But that doesn't mean we're all the next Crying Jordan. In a new clip from Cut Video, 100 brave humans demonstrate what it looks like when they cry. Some people put their faces in their hands, some open their eyes wide and some look … oddly peaceful. One … [Link]

Mashable » Janet Jackson gives birth to her first child at age 50

Tuesday 3 January 23:17:39 UTC 2017

Janet Jackson gave birth to her first child today — a boy named Eissa Al Mana.  People reports that Jackson, 50, “had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably.” SEE ALSO: These 10 classic bangers that all turn 10 in 2017 Last year, Jackson canceled the remainder of her Unbreakable tour to start a family with businessman Wissam Al Mana, … [Link]

Mashable » Mr. No Fun Paul Ryan shuts down kid who tries to dab

Tuesday 3 January 23:14:38 UTC 2017

If you're going to dab around Paul Ryan, you best not let him catch you. C-SPAN digital and social media specialist Jeremy Art captured an amazing and telling video of the Speaker of the House laying down the law at the swearing in of the 115th Congress.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump is selling the news over Twitter—and everyone's buying During the … [Link]

Popular Science » MIT study shows Manhattan only needs 3,000 taxis

Tuesday 3 January 23:14:35 UTC 2017

Cars With efficient carpooling, the Big Apple could get by with a third of its current fleet Ridesharing carpool services, efficiently plotted, could reduce number of vehicles needed to meet taxi demand in New York… [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres cancels appearance of singer who made homophobic remarks

Tuesday 3 January 23:08:34 UTC 2017

Ellen DeGeneres has canceled a planned appearance on her show by gospel singer Kim Burrell after video surfaced of Burrell making hateful comments about homosexuals.  SEE ALSO: Ellen DeGeneres tears up as Obama presents her with Medal of Freedom In a tweet posted Wednesday afternoon, DeGeneres simply confirmed the cancellation of Burrell's appearance without noting the controversy.  For those asking, Kim … [Link]

Mashable » Will universal basic income mean you can quit your job?

Tuesday 3 January 23:04:45 UTC 2017

It’s not a new concept. In the late 1790s, American statesman Thomas Paine called for a universal payment of £15 per year to all his countrymen in exchange for the right to hold private property.   First suggested over 200 years ago, the idea of universal basic income never quite went away, and in many circles, it’s actually picking up steam. … [Link]

Mashable » This toddler watching Superman take flight is the definition of joy

Tuesday 3 January 22:59:40 UTC 2017

Do you remember the first time something truly excited you? Allow yourself to be inspired by this sweet little boy watching his apparent new idol, Superman.   Twitter user @LegolasWayne shared a heartwarming clip of a toddler sitting in his father's lap watching a famous scene from Man of Steel. SEE ALSO: 'SNL Korea' does a perfectly bizarre 'Dr. Strange' parody … [Link]

Mashable » These D.C. restaurants are donating inauguration weekend profits to charity

Tuesday 3 January 22:53:22 UTC 2017

Though this year's inauguration weekend will attract plenty of conflict, some local Washington, D.C., restaurants, bars and coffeeshops want to use the event as an opportunity to give back to the community.  As of Tuesday afternoon, 18 D.C. establishments have agreed to participate in the "All In Service" campaign, and donate a portion of the proceeds raised from Jan. 20 to … [Link]

Mashable » How to keep up with CES if you're stuck at home

Tuesday 3 January 22:52:21 UTC 2017

If you're like me, you're stuck on the outside looking in at the biggest tech event of the (very young) year: CES 2017. Here I am at Mashable HQ in rainy New York City, while many of my colleagues are soaking up the sun and hanging out at the conference in Las Vegas.  SEE ALSO: 10 tech trends that will rule … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Michael Jordan of darts' will not be deterred, even by a trophy thief in foam fingers

Tuesday 3 January 22:46:04 UTC 2017

Professional darts seems like the chillest sport from afar. You sit around and drink alcohol while other people play a pub game with preternatural competency, then, every once in while, a guy wearing giant foam fingers storms the stage and tries to steal the trophy.  Actually, scratch that last part. It's not traditional — but it is what just happened at … [Link]

Slashdot » Norton Announces Core, a Smart Router To Protect Domestic IoT Devices

Tuesday 3 January 22:40:00 UTC 2017

fiannaFailMan writes: Norton has announced the launch of a smart router designed to protect connected home devices from intrusions. The Symantec-owned company says the device aims to keep safe up to 20 devices connected to it, including Windows computers, Macs, phones, tablets or any internet-of-things devices, in real time. Norton Core, shaped a little like a geodesic dome, can isolate … [Link]

Mashable » Periscope could be your 24/7 personal trainer in 2017

Tuesday 3 January 22:28:41 UTC 2017

If your New Year's Resolution was to feel mentally and physically healthier this year and to spend less time on your smartphone, you might want to reconsider the latter goal. Your phone can become a good part of your routine. Beyond running, calorie-counting and mindfulness apps, your phone can be a portal to a fitness studio with a live coach. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg reveals his 2017 'personal challenge'

Tuesday 3 January 22:18:35 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg has a resolution for 2017.  The Facebook founder promised in a Facebook post on Tuesday that he would visit and meet people in every U.S. state by the end of the new year.  "After a tumultuous last year, my hope for this challenge is to get out and talk to more people about how they're living, working and thinking … [Link]

Mashable » 7 tech innovations coming to your next smartphone

Tuesday 3 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Boring or not, smartphones aren't going away anytime soon. Phones — specifically, Android phones — hit a new high in 2016, finally competing with the iPhone in many of the areas they usually fell short. But they're about to get even better. Like Intel's tight grip on the PC world, Qualcomm powers most of the world's best smartphones. To kick off … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Acquires 15 Percent Stake In Mapping Firm HERE

Tuesday 3 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

As the company looks to build its presence in automated driving technology, Intel announced on Tuesday it will acquire a 15 percent stake in German digital mapping firm HERE. Reuters reports: A filing to the German cartel office on Tuesday showed Intel has sought approval to buy a stake in the company, which is controlled by German carmakers Daimler, BMW … [Link]

Mashable » Julian Assange says once again that Russia is not Wikileaks' source

Tuesday 3 January 21:56:45 UTC 2017

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is claiming again that a Russian-connected source didn't leak hacked emails from the Democratic National Committee to his organization. That's contrary to the U.S. intelligence community's recent conclusions. That assertion and Wikileaks' increasingly partisan rhetoric has at least one Republican pundit, Sean Hannity, changing his tune toward the controversial figure.  SEE ALSO: What we do and don't … [Link]

Mashable » A developer built a 'Law & Order: SVU' episode generator and it's perfect

Tuesday 3 January 21:47:44 UTC 2017

Face it: 395 (and counting) episodes of solid crime television isn't enough. We need more Law & Order: SVU. Luckily, developer Scott Luptowski has a solution with episode descriptions generated by a computer program. SEE ALSO: The 16 best TV shows of 2016 Sure, SVU can seem slightly robotic already, but to be fair there are only so many variations of … [Link]

Mashable » 6 January video games that you need to check out

Tuesday 3 January 21:39:05 UTC 2017

There really are new video games coming out this month, promise. January is traditionally a quiet time for video games, but there are always gems to be found for those willing to look. Last year, we went gaga over Tharsis. What will stand out in January 2017? SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande is actually a video game character now Here are six … [Link]

Slashdot » Ford: We're Canceling $1.6 Billion Mexico Facility, Investing In Electric and US Plant

Tuesday 3 January 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Today at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Ford Motor Company CEO Mark Fields unveiled a large-scale electric vehicle initiative that will run through the company's next five years. Ford plans to invest $4.5 billion in electric vehicle production by 2020, and the company said it will produce 13 new electric vehicles, … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Joe Biden get dissed by a baby

Tuesday 3 January 21:18:35 UTC 2017

Joe Biden is still vice president for the next 17 days and with so little time left, he didn't disappoint during a big day on Capitol Hill Monday. SEE ALSO: Joe Biden plotting against Trump is the meme America needs The new U.S. Congress was sworn in to office Monday, with Biden presiding over the Senate's ceremony and meeting with … [Link]

Popular Science » Granny, the world's oldest known orca, is likely dead

Tuesday 3 January 21:05:52 UTC 2017

Animals Thanks a lot, 2016 A 105-year-old Orca known as granny is missing and presumed dead. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Ronda Rousey still made $62,500 per second in her brutal UFC 207 loss

Tuesday 3 January 20:54:19 UTC 2017

Ronda Rousey may have lost UFC 207 in under a minute, but she still walked away with a pretty incredible payday, earning $62,500 per second. In her first fight since November 2015, Rousey was no match for reigning bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, who, by comparison, notched $5,208 per second.  Rousey's total $3 million ties Conor McGregor for the highest disclosed purse … [Link]

Mashable » Rockettes chairman encourages concerned dancers to be 'tolerant of intolerance'

Tuesday 3 January 20:50:33 UTC 2017

Who knew that the New York City Rockettes would become one of American culture's loudest (and most sequined) voices of dissent? Just prior to Christmas, several of the dancers came forward with concerns about being forced to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration. Though Madison Square Garden Company, who produces the Rockettes, later clarified that the dancers would not be required to … [Link]

Mashable » Billy Eichner gets answers to age-old question: Do gay people care about John Oliver?

Tuesday 3 January 20:48:13 UTC 2017

Finally, we get answers. Billy Eichner, great investigator of our time, braved the streets of New York to get answers to the timeless question: do gay people care about John Oliver? The Last Week Tonight host actually joined Eichner for a hilarious edition of Billy on the Street, where he had to face some hard truth about his audience. Check … [Link]

Slashdot » Linksys Latest Company To Unveil a Wi-Fi Mesh System

Tuesday 3 January 20:40:00 UTC 2017

From an Engadget report: Mesh networking has become trendy for folks looking to fill every nook and cranny of their homes with Wi-Fi. So it should be no surprise that the makers of the most iconic router ever is unveiling its own system. The Linksys tri-band Velop setup is a modular system that the company says is made to expand … [Link]

Mashable » Mustang Hybrid among 13 new electric Ford cars that will soon be a reality

Tuesday 3 January 20:39:13 UTC 2017

Ford is building 13 new electric cars, including groundbreaking models like an F-150 Hybrid pick-up, a 300-mile electric SUV and a hybrid Mustang. Seven of the new models will be released by 2020, the company announced on Tuesday. Ford is currently investing $700 million toward creating new eco-friendly cars like two electrified police vehicles. It's all part of a larger $4.5 … [Link]

Mashable » Did Kim Kardashian hint at a divorce before her long-awaited return to Instagram?

Tuesday 3 January 20:29:02 UTC 2017

After months of silence, Kim Kardashian West's millions of social media followers have a lot to wrap their heads around.  Kardashian West posted her first Instagram since her fateful trip to Paris Fashion Week in October and may have also indicated more changes in her life. The reality star turned mogul temporarily removed her married name from her social media accounts … [Link]

Mashable » How the NAACP protests in the digital age

Tuesday 3 January 20:24:21 UTC 2017

The NAACP is sitting in at Sen. Jeff Sessions' Mobile, Alabama, office until he pulls out as nominee for Donald Trump's attorney general. And they're showing off their peaceful protest on Facebook Live. As NAACP president and CEO Cornell Brooks tweeted Tuesday, the protesters are "occupying" his office until he withdraws or until the group is arrested.  SEE ALSO: Facebook is … [Link]

Mashable » Mars, Venus and the moon are having a cosmic meet-up this week

Tuesday 3 January 20:07:39 UTC 2017

The moon, Venus and Mars are getting close in the night sky this week.  Mars and Venus will appear just next to the crescent moon in a coincidental planetary meet-up Tuesday.  SEE ALSO: A comet will fly past Earth on New Year's Eve. No, it's not a sign of the apocalypse. You should be able to see the trio (assuming you … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Captain America' trailer assembles the Avengers with homemade magic

Tuesday 3 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

America’s hero needs a helping hand from some friends and the DIY homemade squad arrives to the rescue! This is a civil war unlike any other.  Watch the side-by-side comparison with the original. Watch the behind-the-scenes. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Diy [Link]

Slashdot » CloudFlare Was Hit By Leap Second, Causing Its RRDNS Software To 'Panic'

Tuesday 3 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader Mickeycaskill writes: The extra leap second added on to the end of 2016 may not have had an effect on most people, but it did catch out a few web companies who failed to factor it in. Web services and security firm CloudFlare was one such example. A small number of its servers went down at midnight UTC on … [Link]

Mashable » This ballet dancer proves dancers come in all shapes and sizes

Tuesday 3 January 19:54:41 UTC 2017

Erik Cavanaugh, a dancer, filmed and posted this video. He's not only killing it in the dance studio, but also reminding everyone that anyone can dance.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Cavalier, Ballet Dancer, Ballet, and Pittsburgh [Link]

Mashable » Another organ has been hiding in your belly all along

Tuesday 3 January 19:49:24 UTC 2017

This week, as you dream up ways to improve yourself in 2017, give yourself a pat on the back: You've already made a significant change this year, from deep within your belly. You technically gained an organ. Irish researchers have confirmed that the mesentery — a fold of membrane that connects the intestine to the abdomen — is its own continuous … [Link]

Mashable » The new 'Overwatch' map, Oasis, is live

Tuesday 3 January 19:42:31 UTC 2017

After a month of hiding in the ever-expanding desert known around these parts as the Overwatch public test region, Oasis has revealed itself. The latest Overwatch map, Oasis, a control map set in a futuristic city in the Middle East, came out in a patch Tuesday available to all players on all platforms. SEE ALSO: The final 'Overwatch' developer update … [Link]

Mashable » This dastardly college basketball trick play is an all-time classic

Tuesday 3 January 19:41:04 UTC 2017

It’s one thing to even dream of trying this trick play. It's something else entirely to actually draw it up in an important game. And to pull it off successfully? Out of this world.  So we tip our caps in the direction of Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz, who staged an all-timer against Duke on Monday night.  SEE ALSO: Grayson … [Link]

Mashable » Gun violence spreads like an infectious disease, new study finds

Tuesday 3 January 19:37:21 UTC 2017

Gun violence in Chicago spreads like an infectious disease — and now, researchers have figured out a way to predict who’s most likely get sick next. With infectious diseases, predictions are fairly simple: The more relationships an individual has with sick people, the more likely he is to be infected. The longer it’s been since exposure, the less likely infection becomes. Now, researchers … [Link]

Mashable » Discovery's 'Killing Fields' is your next true crime obsession

Tuesday 3 January 19:31:43 UTC 2017

What do you get when you mix the aesthetic of True Detective with the storytelling of Serial? That would be Killing Fields, Discovery Channel's first true crime drama series, which returns for Season 2 on Jan. 3. The second season — shot in real time — continues to track the investigation into the 1997 cold case of Louisiana State University … [Link]

Popular Science » For the love of God, please stop sticking things into your ear

Tuesday 3 January 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Health Doctors are updating the guidelines on how to mind your earwax. Spoiler alert: Q-tips and ear candling are still bad for you. Today, the American Academy of Otolaryngology released new guidelines on what to do with your earwax. [Link]

Mashable » Coachella 2017 lineup features Beyoncé, Radiohead and…Hans Zimmer?

Tuesday 3 January 19:24:05 UTC 2017

Be sure to drink a refreshing glass of lemonade to beat the heat at Coachella this year — Beyoncé will be headlining the second day of the festival.  Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar are also headliners. Lorde, the XX, New Order, Bon Iver and Gucci Mane are among the other noteworthys acts making their way to Indio, California in the spring.  SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Core I7-7700K Kaby Lake Review By Ars Technica: Is the Desktop CPU Dead?

Tuesday 3 January 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Reader joshtops writes: Ars Technica has reviewed the much-anticipated Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake, the recently launched desktop processor from the giant chipmaker. And it's anything but a good sign for enthusiasts who were hoping to see significant improvements in performance. From the review, "The Intel Core i7-7700K is what happens when a chip company stops trying. The i7-7700K is … [Link]

Mashable » E Ink produces an HDTV-sized ePaper display

Tuesday 3 January 19:20:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS – Traditional HDTVs aren’t the only things getting bigger and bigger.  Thanks to E Ink, we now have a 42-inch high-definition ePaper display that the company unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas.  SEE ALSO: Amazon Voyage Is So Ready for Your Reading Trip Each display is 25.9 in. wide x 34.8 in. tall x 0.65 in. thick … [Link]

Popular Science » Now you can 3D print your own sonic tractor beam

Tuesday 3 January 19:09:22 UTC 2017

DIY DIY levitation for tiny objects How to build your own portable acoustic tractor beam. [Link]

Mashable » Girl Scout cookie season has finally begun, with 2 new treats on the lineup

Tuesday 3 January 19:08:58 UTC 2017

Clear off a shelf and and gird your sweet tooth, everyone: Girl Scout cookie season has arrived. January 3 marks the official start of the 100th year of Girl Scouts selling cookies — an annual tradition that began when an Oklahoma troop held a school bake sale in 1917. SEE ALSO: Watching desserts bake is strangely hypnotic And this year, the … [Link]

Mashable » Atmospheric river events will dump 15 feet of snow on California

Tuesday 3 January 19:02:22 UTC 2017

California has suffered through a seemingly perpetual drought that has lasted more than half a decade now. There were high hopes that the drought fever would break last winter, thanks to an El Niño-related weather pattern. But alas, those rains and mountain snows never materialized.  Enter this winter.  There is no El Niño, which would favor a stormy West Coast weather … [Link]

Mashable » YouTuber dives deep to examine the madness that is Trump's Twitter

Tuesday 3 January 18:40:19 UTC 2017

President-elect Donald Trump has baffled the minds of people across the world with his favored approach to communication: rampant… expressive tweets. Curious as to how Trump captures the minds of social media users, YouTuber Nerdwriter1 decided to parse Trump’s tweets to uncover more about the structuring, language and punctuation he utilizes. By examining 221 "emotionally charged" 140-character-long messages Trump has … [Link]

Slashdot » Dish's New AirTV Set-Top Box Does Over-the-Air and 4K Streaming

Tuesday 3 January 18:40:00 UTC 2017

On Tuesday, Dish unveiled a new streaming device, the AirTV, which uses Android TV as its base operating system, and provides access to the wealth of Android media apps available. TechCrunch reports: But it's also able to grab over-the-air signals with an antenna for streaming live TV, and it works with Sling TV for a cable-free streaming subscription cord cutting … [Link]

Mashable » This smart ring wraps fitness tracking and more right around your finger

Tuesday 3 January 18:34:03 UTC 2017

If a wrist wearable to track your workout is a bit too conspicuous for your taste, a solution might be here: just wrap Motiv around your finger. The smart ring packs just about everything you could hope for in a fitness tracker into a tiny circular package — minus a display, of course. But if you're looking for a compact, discrete … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump is selling the news over Twitter—and everyone's buying

Tuesday 3 January 18:22:30 UTC 2017

It took American media outlets two hours into the 2017 work-year to bungle coverage of Donald Trump.  On Tuesday morning, the president-elect fired off a few tweets on the recent move by Congress to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics. Monday's surprise vote yielded loud criticism that the Republicans controlling Congress acted with the intent of making it far more difficult … [Link]

Mashable » Quinoa is toast… here's why teff is the hottest new superfood

Tuesday 3 January 18:20:09 UTC 2017

Teff is the latest gluten-free grain to take the health-conscious culinary world by storm. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Gluten, Grain, Food, and Teff [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL Korea' does a perfectly bizarre 'Dr. Strange' parody you need to see

Tuesday 3 January 18:08:27 UTC 2017

This is the only superhero parody you'll ever need to watch. Saturday Night Live Korea created a brilliant parody of Marvel's Doctor Strange, ripe with street magic and two incredible hype men. In the sketches, the famous superhero is transformed from Earth's primary protector against mystical threats into a questionable, David Blaine-style street magician, using his "magic" solely to blow the … [Link]

Popular Science » SpaceX aims to launch the Falcon 9 again this Sunday

Tuesday 3 January 18:07:54 UTC 2017

Space Now with less explosive helium tanks SpaceX is ready to resume launching again, after a September 1 explosion destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket, its payload, and the launch pad it was sitting on. [Link]

Mashable » Ex-Dignitas 'CS:GO' squad has a new home under Danish soccer club

Tuesday 3 January 18:07:34 UTC 2017

Team Dignitas's former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster has been picked up by a brand new esports organization just two weeks after leaving Dignitas. North — an esports organization formed in partnership between Danish soccer club F.C. Copenhagen and Danish film studio Nordisk Film — picked up the five (mostly) Danish players Tuesday as its flagship esports team. Kristian "K0nfig" Wienecke, René … [Link]

Popular Science » Astronauts could live inside ice domes on Mars

Tuesday 3 January 18:03:02 UTC 2017

Space Home is where you hang your pressurized helmet Home is where the protective ice dome is… [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Is Sorry for Taking Down a Photo of a Nude Neptune Statue

Tuesday 3 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Facebook has apologized for mistakenly blocking a photo of a famous statue for being "sexually explicit." From a report on Fortune: The social media giant flagged a photograph of a 16th-century statue of the sea god Neptune in the Italian city of Bologna. The picture of the sculpture — which was created in the 1560s — was featured on the … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams trolls fans with a taco engagement ring

Tuesday 3 January 17:56:48 UTC 2017

Serena Williams is going to fit in just fine with her new Reddit family. The tennis icon announced her engagement to the website's co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, last week with her own Subreddit. Now, she's Instagrammed a "sneak peek" of her engagement ring with a cheesy joke.  SEE ALSO: Serena Williams pens letter on sexism and perseverance Sneak peek. ❤️It was a … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Captain America' trailer gets a miniature homemade makeover

Tuesday 3 January 17:54:10 UTC 2017

The civil war is back! The miniature civil war that is. Homemade Movies returns with action-packed toy-tastic trailer of 'Captain America: Civil War.' Watch the side-by-side comparison with the original. Watch the behind-the-scenes. Subscribe to CineFix for more videos. Dog owner perfectly demonstrates the best way to stop a snorer Watch the exact moment this pickpocketer realizes he's on CCTV Kim Kardashian shares … [Link]

Mashable » Dog owner perfectly demonstrates the best way to stop a snorer

Tuesday 3 January 17:50:30 UTC 2017

Know a bad snorer? To tone 'em down a bit, take a leaf out of this dog owner's book — record their snores on your phone, then play them back at an extremely loud volume. The big downside: you'll wake your beloved snorer up from their peaceful sleep. And if they're a dog with big, adorable eyes, that could be … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable Kuri robot appears wise, watchful and doesn’t judge

Tuesday 3 January 17:41:29 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — The history of home robotics is littered with the carcasses of unmet promises and potential. It's 2017 and we're still not close to having a Rosie the Robot or C-3PO in our homes. Kuri, the autonomous home robot, might change that. SEE ALSO: Mark Cuban publicly asks Trump to become the robotics president The 14-pound, 20-inch robot … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the exact moment this pickpocketer realizes he's on CCTV

Tuesday 3 January 17:38:31 UTC 2017

Word to the wise: The next time you're thinking about committing a crime, maybe check to make sure there aren't cameras around first. In this video, a man appears to pickpocket a customer at an ATM and then realizes the great error he's committed. The video may very well be staged — but if it is, it's truly a beautiful … [Link]

Mashable » Bitcoin may be the biggest winner of 2017 so far

Tuesday 3 January 17:37:43 UTC 2017

Bitcoin is having a good 2017.  The digital currency traded at $1,029 on Tuesday, its first day of trading in the new year. The price was bitcoin's first over $1,000 in three years.  The jump in value was attributed to increased demand in China, which is where most bitcoin is traded. Analysts speculated that more people in China were using bitcoin … [Link]

Mashable » Volvo wants you to never miss a meeting again. Thanks so much, really

Tuesday 3 January 17:36:31 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — The best thing about being out of the office is being unavailable for certain meetings. Evil geniuses Volvo and Microsoft are about to end all that. The two companies have collaborated on an in-car solution to this office absentee problem: integrating Skype for Business in a Volvo car. SEE ALSO: 10 tech trends that will rule CES 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » Lenovo's AR wearable picks up where Google Glass left off

Tuesday 3 January 17:25:23 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Google Glass may have crashed and burned — and set face-worn wearables back by a few years — but that doesn't mean the dream of turning into the Borg is dead just yet. Rather than foist its augmented reality wearable onto regular consumers, Lenovo is wisely positioning its "New Glass C200" Google Glass clone as a tool to … [Link]

Slashdot » Linus Torvalds Announces Ridiculously Small Second Linux 4.10 Release Candidate

Tuesday 3 January 17:20:00 UTC 2017

The first day of 2017 starts off for Linux users with the release of the second RC (Release Candidate) development version of the upcoming Linux 4.10 kernel, as announced by Linus Torvalds himself. From a report on Softpedia: As expected, Linux kernel 4.10 entered development two weeks after the release of Linux kernel 4.9, on Christmas Day (December 25, 2016), … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian shares intimate home video of Kanye West and the kids

Tuesday 3 January 17:18:15 UTC 2017

Amid persistent divorce rumors, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West want you to know their extremely photogenic family is doing just fine. Kim released a new video on her app that's all smiles, hugs and Balmain. The video features clips at home and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Kardashian-West Family's biggest public appearances. Angelic big sister North cleans up … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Hamill's column on Carrie Fisher will give you many, many feelings

Tuesday 3 January 17:15:54 UTC 2017

While Mark Hamill has continually memorialized his close friend and Star Wars co-star Carrie Fisher in the days since her death, he shared a longer piece about Fisher and their friendship in a special, emotional column on Monday.  SEE ALSO: A life in the stars: Carrie Fisher in pictures The column, published by The Hollywood Reporter, includes an anecdote about the … [Link]

Mashable » Finland is the first major country to trial giving free money to citizens

Tuesday 3 January 17:13:57 UTC 2017

Finland is offering free money to some citizens as part of an experiment aimed at cutting government red tape, reducing poverty and boosting employment.  Starting this Monday, the two-year trial will see 2,000 randomly-picked unemployed citizens receive €560 (£477/$587) each month, with no constraints on how to spend it.  The amount, which will be deducted from any benefits the citizens already … [Link]

Mashable » This revolutionary printer doesn't use any ink to print

Tuesday 3 January 17:13:32 UTC 2017

The technology for inkless printing was invented by a recent Indian graduate at a university in the Netherlands.  Venkatesh Chandrasekar says he hopes the invention will revolutionize the printing industry by making cartridges and toners obsolete. Read more…More about Inventions, Technology, Paper, Carbon, and Invention [Link]

Mashable » You'll need to take out a loan to buy this huge gaming laptop

Tuesday 3 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Acer’s Predator 21 X is quite possibly one of the most extravagant laptops we've ever seen.  From its 17-pound weight, to its curved 21-inch display (a world's first), to its eight heat pipes for cooling, to its two built-in sub-woofers, to its VR-ready graphics, Acer's "mobile" behemoth is everything Apple's new MacBook Pros aren't. The Predator 21 X also comes with … [Link]

Mashable » Acer's new gaming monitor tracks your eye movement

Tuesday 3 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Monitors are passive devices; they connect to a computer and display an image on a screen. But Acer's got something different in mind. The company's new 30-inch gaming monitor, the Acer Predator Z301CT, has built-in eye tracking, effectively turning your monitor into an input device like your mouse and keyboard.   SEE ALSO: Acer's ultra-light Swift 7 is … [Link]

Mashable » HP’s huge Envy Curved PC raises the bar on immersion

Tuesday 3 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — If you want people to fall in love with your curves, you better make them clean. More than a year ago, HP introduced a giant, 34-inch curved-screen all-in-one Windows 10 PC. The "ENVY" was stunning for its audacious design, but also a bit clunky. The screen rested on two large chrome feet and the rather wide 4K display … [Link]

Mashable » HP’s Spectre x360 bulks up to add power and battery

Tuesday 3 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS – Being thin isn’t everything. HP’s convertible Spectre x360 Windows 10 touchscreen laptop was one of the thinnest and lightest ultra-books on the market, but the latest 15.6-inch model is indicative of a pair of fresh laptop trends: more room for power and performance, and brilliant 4K displays. HP unveiled the Spectre as part of its new lineup of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Largest lake in southern Europe under threat from “eco-resort”

Tuesday 3 January 16:55:16 UTC 2017

One of the most biodiverse lakes in Europe, home to many species found nowhere else, is under threat from the development of a resort and hydropower dams [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sustainable tuna fishing is bad for climate – here’s why

Tuesday 3 January 16:55:15 UTC 2017

Fishing methods meant to keep marine ecosystems healthy may unintentionally aggravate climate change [Link]

Mashable » You can buy Sling's 4K streaming video-local broadcast combo box right now

Tuesday 3 January 16:44:19 UTC 2017

Right before the holidays, images and basic specs of Dish's Sling TV-centric 4K streaming box, the AirTV Player, popped up unannounced online. The full release was confirmed on Tuesday, and the AirTV Player is out and available for purchase right now.  SEE ALSO: LG's new 4K TVs employ 'nano cells' for better color accuracy The official AirTV Player announcement touts the … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy S8 Smartphone Could Run a PC – Report

Tuesday 3 January 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Samsung's upcoming flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone could give users the ability to plug it into a screen and turn it into a desktop personal computer, according to a media report. From the article: The All About Windows Phone blog posted a leaked slide from a presentation showing a Samsung smartphone being connected to a screen with a keyboard and mouse. … [Link]

Mashable » New foldable bike lock is designed to be hassle-free

Tuesday 3 January 16:33:35 UTC 2017

The 'Foldylock Compact' uses the same technology found in car lock systems. Its foldable design gives it a cool look and makes it easy to carry.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Foldylock Compact, Foldable, Compact, and Lock [Link]

Mashable » There is no greater love than the love between this dad and his cube

Tuesday 3 January 16:31:25 UTC 2017

To ring in the new year (or something), Twitter user @RUMOKO's father has built himself a cube. As far as we can tell, it is a good cube — sturdy, smooth, made of foam board. And so far, it has done many things, including sit on the toilet, rest precariously on a countertop and say goodnight to its family. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Here's your first peek at Lenovo's low-cost VR headset

Tuesday 3 January 16:26:27 UTC 2017

One of the first of the virtual reality headsets using Windows Holographic, promised by Microsoft last year, has finally debuted at CES.  Lenovo's VR headset (no name has been announced) made a surprise appearance on Tuesday in Las Vegas.  SEE ALSO: 5 VR safety tips to stop you from destroying your home Although details are scarce, the headset has two cameras … [Link]

Mashable » The new standard of living is a Mandy Moore mosaic in your shower

Tuesday 3 January 16:25:30 UTC 2017

Becoming a homeowner, until now, was a great milestone.  But everything has changed now that some lucky homeowners stumbled into the ideal living situation — bathing alongside a Mandy Moore mosaic.  SEE ALSO: In praise of Mandy Moore's sperm tattoo They apparently didn't even realize their great fortune until a member of their social circle pointed out that it was, indeed, … [Link]

Slashdot » Programmer Finds Way To Liberate Ransomware Affected Smart TV, Thanks To LG

Tuesday 3 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Television production factory LG has saved Darren Cauthon's new year by providing hidden reset instructions to liberate his Google TV from ransomware. From a report on The Register: The company initially demanded more money than the idiot box was worth to repair the TV and relented offering instructions for resetting the telly after Cauthon took to Twitter to express his … [Link]

Mashable » Toddler's misunderstanding inspires the perfect New Year's family tradition

Tuesday 3 January 15:56:55 UTC 2017

Toddlers say the dardest things, are we right CBS? Reddit user littlasskicker uploaded a picture of their daughter making a serendipitous mistake on New Year's Eve. SEE ALSO: Mariah Carey rep claims she was 'set up to fail' at New Year's Eve performance After some very lovable confusion over what it means to "make a toast," when the clock struck midnight, … [Link]

Mashable » Hero toddler saves trapped twin brother in unbelievable YouTube video

Tuesday 3 January 15:40:02 UTC 2017

Two very lucky twin brothers escaped unharmed after their unsupervised playtime took a very dangerous turn. While two-year-olds Brock and Bowdy Shoff were climbing on a twin dresser in their Utah home, a large dresser toppled over on them, trapping little Brock beneath it. In a nearly two-minute-long home surveillance video, Bowdy can be seen attempting to free his brother, … [Link]

Mashable » Taco Bell teases a hungry nation with spicy lava chicken chips

Tuesday 3 January 15:36:13 UTC 2017

It’s not even the end of the first week of 2017 and Taco Bell has already ushered in yet another reason your pants won't properly zip this year.  The restaurant chain is currently testing a new product called Volcano Crispy Chicken Chips in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, reports Brand Eating.  SEE ALSO: Taco Bell's Cheetos-filled quesadilla is either your idea of … [Link]

Mashable » Eye-opening theory will make you see Postman Pat in a whole new light

Tuesday 3 January 15:31:15 UTC 2017

LONDON — Every wondered what Postman Pat gets up to when he's not trundling through the winding streets of Greendale in his little red van? Well, maybe you don't want to know. Maybe, lurking behind the cheerful, bespectacled face of everyone's favourite village postman there's a much seedier underbelly. SEE ALSO: 'Fireman Sam' episode withdrawn after showing character stepping on Quran … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Gosling thanks Debbie Reynolds for inspiring the 'La La Land' team

Tuesday 3 January 15:31:08 UTC 2017

Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood legacy is incontrovertible, and it already lives on in La La Land. In an acceptance speech for the Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival this past weekend, Ryan Gosling thanked the late Reynolds for her illustrious career. “I wish I could have said this in person but I’d like to thank Debbie Reynolds for her … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Debuts Radeon FreeSync 2 For Gaming Displays With Stunning Image Quality

Tuesday 3 January 15:20:00 UTC 2017

AMD announced Tuesday it is introducing Radeon FreeSync 2, a new display technology that will enable monitors to show the exact intended image pixels that a game or other application wants to. The result will be better image quality for gamers, according to AMD. From a report on VentureBeat: With the FreeSync 2 specification, monitor makers will be able to … [Link]

Mashable » Legal marijuana sales topped $5.8 billion in 2016

Tuesday 3 January 14:52:01 UTC 2017

Legal marijuana is growing fast.  Sales of the newly legal-for-many drug topped $5.8 billion in the United States in 2016, and $6.7 billion in North America, according to a new report. That's a 30 percent jump to sales in North America, according to Forbes. U.S. sales in 2015 came in at $5.4 billion, so most of that growth is in Canada. … [Link]

Mashable » Band has brutally blunt reaction to getting praised in The Sun

Tuesday 3 January 14:43:34 UTC 2017

LONDON — Normally, getting plugged by a national newspaper in an article about "artists expected to be the next big thing" would be every band's dream. Not always, though. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams had the perfect response to this Daily Mail headline At the end of 2016, The Sun published an article titled "7 for 2017", which listed seven artists "likely … [Link]

Slashdot » Solar Could Beat Coal to Become the Cheapest Power on Earth In Less Than a Decade

Tuesday 3 January 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world. In less than a decade, it's likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere, reports Bloomberg. From the article: In 2016, countries from Chile to the United Arab Emirates broke records with deals to generate electricity from sunshine for less than 3 cents a kilowatt-hour, half the … [Link]

Popular Science » How to make a sextant from random junk

Tuesday 3 January 14:30:00 UTC 2017

DIY Navigate like it's ye olden tymes This homemade sextant can help you find your way. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Australia bans non-prescription codeine to fight opioid crisis

Tuesday 3 January 14:25:16 UTC 2017

Codeine-related deaths have doubled in Australia since 2000. The country is following the US by making codeine prescription only, but the UK has no such plans [Link]

Mashable » This German chef knife is made out of wood

Tuesday 3 January 14:15:35 UTC 2017

‘//SKID’ is a knife made entirely out of wood and features a high alloyed carbon steel blade. Its creators, a German company called Lignum, say it's the first of its kind.  Read more…More about Chef S Knife, Real Time Video, Real Time, Japan, and Germany [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ProgrammableWeb's Most Interesting APIs in 2016: Security and Privacy

Tuesday 3 January 14:00:01 UTC 2017

Giant breaches during 2016 such as the Yahoo! breach and the DDoS attack from the Mirai IoT Botnet malware demonstrate why cybersecurity should be at the top every developer's list of considerations when working with APIs. [Link]

Slashdot » 3,000 Ride-Sharing Cars Could Replace Every Cab in New York City, MIT Study Says

Tuesday 3 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

All 13,000 taxis in New York City could be replaced by a fleet of 3,000 ride-sharing cars if used exclusively for carpooling, according to research published today by MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). From a report: Instead of hailing taxis, passengers that use ride-sharing services for carpooling may lead to reduced traffic congestion, pollution, and fuel use. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Bachelor' recap: Best group of contestants in franchise history?

Tuesday 3 January 13:57:21 UTC 2017

Warning: This post contains spoilers for the first episode of The Bachelor, season 21. After being introduced to all the contestants on Season 21 of The Bachelor, it seems the fourth time on the franchise may actually be the charm for Nick Viall. Since we first met Viall on Season 10 of the Bachelorette, he has certainly changed. The 36-year-old went … [Link]

Mashable » India's largest mobile wallet app Paytm gets regulatory nod to operate its own Payments Bank

Tuesday 3 January 13:25:22 UTC 2017

India’s largest mobile wallet service now has its own payments bank. SEE ALSO: Paytm's mobile wallet surpasses all plastic card transactions in India Paytm announced today it has received regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India for launching Paytm Payments Bank, a move that "changes everything" for the company.  "Our aim is to build a new business model in banking … [Link]

Mashable » Vinyl sales are back to '90s levels

Tuesday 3 January 13:20:37 UTC 2017

Vinyl sales in the UK reached a record high last year, with over 3.2 million records sold, a rise of 53% on the previous year, according to the BPI (British Phonographic Industry). SEE ALSO: Last week people in the UK spent more money on vinyl than digital downloads The last time vinyl purchases performed so well was in 1991, when Simply … [Link]

Mashable » LG's new 4K TVs employ 'nano cells' for better color accuracy

Tuesday 3 January 12:54:08 UTC 2017

TV manufacturers seem to be a bit stuck on where to go next. 3D didn't exactly take off, and 4K, while nice, has been around for years and there's still not enough content for most users to really care.  So what's next? If you ask LG, it's nano cells. At CES in Las Vegas, LG unveiled its new lineups of Super … [Link]

Mashable » This moment between 2 quiz show contestants is so gloriously awkward

Tuesday 3 January 12:43:12 UTC 2017

LONDON — When it comes to mildly awkward moments quiz shows are normally quite good value, but Monday's episode of BBC regular Pointless took things to a whole other level. SEE ALSO: 'University Challenge' contestant proves quiz shows and a fear of buzzers don't mix well If you've never seen Pointless before, it basically involves pairs of contestants competing for a … [Link]

Mashable » These photos show the extreme measures migrants take to reach Europe

Tuesday 3 January 12:25:55 UTC 2017

A picture of a sub-Saharan migrant hiding inside a suitcase in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in northern Africa, is putting the spotlight again on the extreme measures migrants take to reach Europe.  SEE ALSO: Banksy is now being used as a logo for the French far-right The man, a 19-year-old from Gabon, was trying to cross the border of Ceuta with … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's a tiny slice of the largest-ever 3D map of the cosmos

Tuesday 3 January 12:16:25 UTC 2017

Space Each of these dots marks a galaxy You are looking at a tiny slice of the largest-ever 3D map of the cosmos. [Link]

Mashable » PETA replaces every single ad in Tube station with vegan posters

Tuesday 3 January 12:04:18 UTC 2017

LONDON — A Tube station in London has had every single advert replaced with posters urging people to go vegan.  SEE ALSO: Adverts on the Tube have been 'hacked' to spread an important message Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is behind the move, which saw 60 posters of cows, pigs and chickens take over Clapham … [Link]

Mashable » Lenovo takes on Amazon Echo with Smart Assistant

Tuesday 3 January 11:34:32 UTC 2017

Lenovo has a smart speaker whose potential customers are easy to define: Everyone who wants an Amazon Echo, but needs better sound.  It's called the Lenovo Smart Assistant, and it's an Alexa-powered digital assistant and speaker. It works just like the Echo: You talk to it, and Alexa talks back, giving you info on things like the weather, and helping you … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Building Applications with Scala – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 3 January 11:27:16 UTC 2017

Get "Building Applications with Scala" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-01-04 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » 'All the best': Sacked head of the world's richest cricket board to Supreme Court

Tuesday 3 January 11:12:31 UTC 2017

Last afternoon, a prominent sports administrator in India wished the country's apex court "all the best" in a video message on Twitter that has gone viral.  Now, why is this striking? Surely there's nothing absurd in a good luck wish.  Unless it is what it is.  SEE ALSO: This country went crazy tweeting about sports in 2016 Anurag Thakur, who until … [Link]

Mashable » Try not to laugh at this fan absolutely losing it over a footballer's surname

Tuesday 3 January 11:02:49 UTC 2017

LONDON — This isn't the first time footballer Christian Fuchs' surname has attracted attention, and it probably won't be the last. SEE ALSO: Footballer Christian Fuchs had a very awkward name-related mixup On Monday, Middlesbrough took on Leicester City in a Premier League match. The game itself was a fairly uneventful 0-0 draw, but there was one highlight: this unidentified man's … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out Benedict Cumberbatch has an IRL connection to Sherlock Holmes

Tuesday 3 January 10:41:45 UTC 2017

LONDON — Benedict Cumberbatch might be everyone's favourite on-screen Sherlock, but he also has another connection to the world-famous detectiveResearch conducted by Ancestry.com revealed that Cumberbatch is directly related to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Scottish author who created Sherlock Holmes. Cumberbatch and Conan Doyle are 16th cousins, two times removed, the site told Mashable.The pair are related through John of … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook apologizes for removing photo of nude Neptune statue

Tuesday 3 January 10:33:47 UTC 2017

Facebook has come under fire again for blocking a photograph of a 16th-century statue of Neptune, the sea god, because it is "sexually explicit."  SEE ALSO: Facebook has apologised for removing this cancer awareness video The famed statue stands in Piazza del Nettuno in the Italian city of Bologna and was chosen by local writer and art historian Elisa Barbari to … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran posts yet another cryptic clue, sends Twitter into meltdown

Tuesday 3 January 10:22:32 UTC 2017

LONDON — First, we had a plain blue square. Then we had a (very brief) New Year's Day announcement of new music. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran surprised a 9-year-old fan in the hospital with a serenade And now, this: 6th January 5am GMT | midnight ET x pic.twitter.com/azkW2x2OBE — Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 2, 2017 OK, good: so we have an … [Link]

Mashable » If you're in China, this Friday is the best day to purchase a Mac or iPhone

Tuesday 3 January 10:14:27 UTC 2017

If you live in China and were on the fence about when to get a new Mac or iPhone, you will want to check out the Apple store this Friday.  SEE ALSO: BeatsX wireless headphones might not launch for another couple of months Apple says it will hand out red Beats Solo3 Wireless headsets at no charge with the purchase of … [Link]

Mashable » Bangalore's 'Night of Shame': Mass molestation in India's Silicon Valley on New Year's Eve

Tuesday 3 January 9:58:46 UTC 2017

It is a familiar narrative for India. And that is the most unfortunate part. Women party-goers on New Year's Eve were harassed and molested en masse in the city of Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley.  SEE ALSO: India will dance to its Prime Minister's tunes on New Year's Eve What is most stunning, not in a good way though, is that drunken … [Link]

Mashable » And the 'New Celebrity Apprentice' catchphrase is …

Tuesday 3 January 9:27:34 UTC 2017

Ummmm, spoiler alert? I guess? The great suspense surrounding the The New Celebrity Apprentice — whose new host is walking catchphrase Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Genisys) — was what catchphrase he'd use while terminating people.  Apparently the show's executive producers decided that "You're fired" had worn thin, and a lot … [Link]

Mashable » This Chinese bike-sharing firm has put 70,000 bicycles on the streets in just a month

Tuesday 3 January 8:38:45 UTC 2017

SHENZHEN, China — There’s a saying that everything in life comes full circle. In southern China, that is more apparent than ever as a new crop of start-ups battle to update what was once the icon of pre-economic reform China: the bicycle. In the past year, Tencent-backed Mobike and Xiaomi-backed ofo have been locked in a battle for bicycle-sharing supremacy — … [Link]

Slashdot » Specs of Qualcomm's First ARM Processor Capable of Running Windows 10 Leaks

Tuesday 3 January 8:07:00 UTC 2017

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 835's specs have leaked ahead of its CES reveal. An anonymous reader writes: According to the leaked press release, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 sports the Qualcomm Kryo 280 CPU (quad-core), Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU, and Qualcomm Hexagon DSP to manage the different workloads. All of this combined together will result in a 27% increase in performance when compared … [Link]

Mashable » Older smartphones get locked out of WhatsApp

Tuesday 3 January 7:38:08 UTC 2017

This New Year, WhatsApp was not an option for many people to send greetings to their friends and family. To add to their woes, alternative messenger apps were also not easy to find. SEE ALSO: In an instant messaging world, a delayed response is anxiety inducing WhatsApp stopped working on a range of older smartphones on the New Year’s Eve. The … [Link]

Mashable » Website curates all the stares from 'The Office' into a glorious 'stare machine'

Tuesday 3 January 6:59:14 UTC 2017

When mankind gets to a point where it'll need a catalogue of human emotions, the U.S. version of The Office will do a great job of covering most of them. But don't worry about building one, it's already here. It's called "The Office Stare Machine" and will shoot back any emotion you so desire.  SEE ALSO: 7 things you should never … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's head of China leaves after just 8 months

Tuesday 3 January 5:51:17 UTC 2017

Twitter’s head of greater China has left the company, just eight months after joining the social network. Kathy Chen, who joined Twitter's Hong Kong office after two five year stints at Microsoft, announced her departure on New Year's Eve in a string of tweets. SEE ALSO: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey asks Twitter for help with his two jobs She said she … [Link]

Mashable » Wendy's Twitter serves up a slice of sassy when their motto is questioned

Tuesday 3 January 5:46:31 UTC 2017

Take issue with Wendy's social media team? Prepare to get burned like fresh, never frozen, North American beef on a grill. Twitter user Parker Molloy captured one such skewering when she uploaded screenshots of a conversation between the official Wendy's Twitter account and that of illustrator and Wendy's critic, Thuggy-D, who tweets from a private account. SEE ALSO: A Hampton Inn … [Link]

Mashable » Oh nothing, just a terrifying snake eating another freaking snake on video

Tuesday 3 January 5:34:35 UTC 2017

If there's one thing more frightening than a large venomous snake, it's a snake eating another snake. Gross.  But unfortunately in Australia, it happens. Snake catchers Norman and Sally Hill caught sight of this eastern brown snake just helping itself to a carpet python, when they were called to a home near Ipswich in Queensland on Monday.  SEE ALSO: Guy … [Link]

Mashable » How 'The Beatles' brought together rival politicians in India

Tuesday 3 January 5:25:50 UTC 2017

What happens when the beloved daughter of a famous father gets married?  Well, the father gets up on stage and croons a classic Beatles track. What's more, he — the state's chief minister —  is joined by his political rivals in the performance.   All this and more happened in the Indian city of Shillong, also known as the rock … [Link]

Slashdot » Scribd Pulls Digital Comics From Its Subscription Reading Service

Tuesday 3 January 5:00:00 UTC 2017

Popular ebooks platform, Scribd has quietly removed digital comics from its subscription reading service. According to a report on The Digital Reader, the feature was added in February 2015, and may have been pulled as part of a cost-cutting measure. From the article: Scribd confirmed the news in a statement: "We launched comics in 2015, and while we were excited … [Link]

Mashable » Space is still the place: NASA picks its favourite photos of 2016

Tuesday 3 January 4:40:49 UTC 2017

Space is overflowing with visual wonders, but what happens on earth can just be as fascinating as moons and stars. NASA have compiled their favourite photos of 2016, capturing rare cosmic events, rockets unleashing ferocious power and life as an astronaut. SEE ALSO: NASA 'mixtape' highlights best of 2016 space research 2017 brings with it somewhat uncertain times when it comes … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dangal' on its way to breach the Rs 5 billion mark in box office collections

Tuesday 3 January 4:29:33 UTC 2017

2016 was a great year for Bollywood sports movies, or more specifically, for sports biopics.  As many as five such films hit the theaters, of which two went on to become mammoth successes, recording over Rs 3 billion ($44 million) each in box office collections.  SEE ALSO: 7 films that show how Bollywood came of age in 2016 But the year's … [Link]

Mashable » These are the 'nightmare' queues in airports after nationwide customs system outage

Tuesday 3 January 3:33:43 UTC 2017

We know it's called the "silly season," but this is ridiculous. International travellers arriving in airports across the U.S. have been forced to stand in crazy-long queues, after a technical glitch affected U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operating systems on Monday night.  Twitter users were busy posting images of hordes of people in airport lines, while official airport handles thanked … [Link]

Mashable » People are 'theft-proofing' their Apple AirPods by disguising them as floss

Tuesday 3 January 2:58:48 UTC 2017

Social media users were quick to mock Apple's AirPods when they were first unveiled back in September, calling them electric toothbrush heads and their containers, dental floss dispensers. But who's laughing now, huh? AirPods enthusiasts, that's who. It seems that the dental hygiene similarities have an upside: Disguise. Yep, some AirPod users have begun creating stickers to deter would-be thieves from … [Link]

Slashdot » Family Sues Apple For Not Making Thing It Patented

Tuesday 3 January 2:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A lawsuit filed against Apple last week argues that, by not actually making a product that it patented, the company is partly responsible for an automobile accident. According to Jalopnik, James and Bethany Modisette are suing the tech company after a car crash two years ago that killed one of their daughters and injured the rest … [Link]

Mashable » Leslie Jones responds to news of a Milo Yiannopoulos book deal

Tuesday 3 January 1:20:48 UTC 2017

Along with the rest of the world, actress Leslie Jones recently learned that despite being banned from Twitter, Breitbart editor and notorious Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos managed to secure a $250,000 book deal. The Ghostbusters star, who was the victim of racial abuse at the hands (or Twitter fingers) of the conservative pundit in 2016, is not too pleased about the … [Link]

Mashable » People can't figure out if this hilariously awkward NYE countdown is a setup

Tuesday 3 January 0:59:16 UTC 2017

Most television broadcasts of New Year's Eve are filled with people hooting and hollering with excitement. But there was no such enthusiasm on Australian music show The Loop, which had the most terribly awkward NYE celebration, possibly ever. It featured an extremely deflated group of so-called "competition winners" who stepped on set to do the most anticlimactic new year's countdown live … [Link]

Mashable » Rebecca Ferguson says she’ll sing at Trump's inauguration…under one condition

Tuesday 3 January 0:36:50 UTC 2017

Donald Trump is in quite the political pickle. Jan. 20 is fast approaching and the president-elect is still having trouble finding celebrities who want to perform at his inauguration. Well have no fear, Donald — British singer and X Factor alum, Rebecca Ferguson, has agreed to perform on your big day…as long as you approve her song choice, that is. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » The Indiana Pacers found a way to troll Mariah Carey

Tuesday 3 January 0:30:48 UTC 2017

The Indiana Pacers won the game of trolling this week. Mariah Carey's marvellous New Year's Eve meltdown inspired the Pacers to roll out a "Lip Sync Cam" for fans to sing along with.  The stadium crew picked Carey's 1991 hit "Emotions," naturally. The @Pacers and @SportsVanessa just did the Mariah Carey Lip Sync cam and our whole section is 😂😂😂 #PacersGameNight … [Link]

Slashdot » Windows 10 Gains 14% Desktop Market Share in 2016, Edge Continues to Struggle

Tuesday 3 January 0:30:00 UTC 2017

From a report by long time Microsoft watcher Brad Sams on Petri.com: With 2016 now behind us, we can take a look at how far Windows 10 has come thanks to usage-share with statistics from Net Marketshare. At the end of December for 2016, Windows 10 is installed on roughly 24.5% of devices whereas, at the end of 2015, the … [Link]

Mashable » Tesco shaves price of women's razors so they no longer pay more than men

Tuesday 3 January 0:22:28 UTC 2017

British supermarket Tesco is taking steps to eliminate gender-differentiated pricing on products sold in its stores, by cutting the price of women's standard razors to equal that of similar men's products. After all, men and women both shave, so why should women have to pay more for their razors?  Though to some the store's latest step towards gender equality may seem … [Link]

Mashable » Guy documents a 9-foot python eating a grazing wallaby

Tuesday 3 January 0:05:30 UTC 2017

Nature can often be beautiful one minute, and brutal the next.  Especially for this wallaby in Kuranda, Queensland on Sunday. After grazing in a paddock, it found itself being slowly eaten by a 3-metre (9.8 feet) scrub python.  SEE ALSO: Snake hanging out in someone's toilet is a real, living nightmare It all happened on the property of Bernie Worlsfold, who … [Link]

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