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.

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Kinetica, Nuxeo, t6, Harvest Media, Brightwork.io

Thursday 5 January 23:55:27 UTC 2017

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Mashable » Intel's self-contained VR headset can make your furniture a part of the game world

Thursday 5 January 23:41:51 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — It's no secret Intel is investing heavily in virtual reality.  Intel's CEO Brian Krzanich reiterated the company's commitment to pushing VR forward with Project Alloy, the company's self-contained VR headset reference design, during CES 2017 on Thursday.  SEE ALSO: Here's when Intel's standalone wireless VR headset will arrive I've tried every major VR headset and many of the … [Link]

Mashable » This wearable subwoofer lets you feel the bass in your body

Thursday 5 January 23:36:54 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Do your headphones pack enough bass? Even if they do, they can never give you that experience of being physically pushed by a powerful surge of air — you know, the one you get in a nightclub.  But a small wearable from a German startup called Lofelt might.  Called the Basslet, it's a wearable subwoofer — a device … [Link]

Slashdot » Obama Administration Releases Searchable Archive of Social Media Posts

Thursday 5 January 23:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: President Obama's entire social media presence as POTUS is now available in a single online archive. The administration today launched The Obama White House Social Media Archive, a searchable collection of everything the president and his administration posted on Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest during his two terms in office. According to ArchiveSocial, the … [Link]

Mashable » Nick Offerman just trolled us all at CES

Thursday 5 January 23:21:12 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — How does a non-tech company get in on the tech-heavy world of International CES? Build an enormous booth, send out a slick marketing video and get Nick Offerman to make an appearance.  At Thursday's American Greetings press event, people lined up to see a new product the card company promoted as "a device like no other."  The device … [Link]

Mashable » IBM: We'll have 'superhero vision' in 5 years

Thursday 5 January 23:08:46 UTC 2017

For the past few years, IBM has gathered its best and brightest minds to make five bold predictions about the technological innovations that could change our everyday lives within the next five years. The series, fittingly named 5 in 5, gives experts a chance to both outline the current state of research and innovation surrounding a topic and set a roadmap … [Link]

Mashable » Odell Beckham Jr. posed as a Lyft driver and it took passengers forever to notice

Thursday 5 January 23:03:49 UTC 2017

Strip away the one-handed catches, remove the iconic touchdown dances and cover up the bleached blonde tips, and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is virtually unrecognizable — at least to Lyft passengers in New York. The NFL star — who racked up 1,367 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns this year — posed as a Lyft driver, but … [Link]

Mashable » This futuristic car is so intuitive it knows your needs — and even your emotions

Thursday 5 January 22:52:33 UTC 2017

Toyota’s “Concept-i” car features an advanced digital assistant named “Yui” that uses artificial intelligence to get to know the driver. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Ces, Real Time Video, Future Tech, and Futuristic [Link]

Mashable » Pope Francis and Mark Zuckerberg use the same simple trick to protect themselves from hackers

Thursday 5 January 22:47:57 UTC 2017

Not too long ago Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg did it, and now the pope is doing it. Covering up your webcam with a little strip of tape is the new hip thing — at least if you're trying to avoid the peering eyes of hackers.  A photo circulating Twitter shows Pope Francis getting in on the trend. He's seen looking over his … [Link]

Mashable » Oh jeez, we forgot it was National Bird Day. Here are some cool birds.

Thursday 5 January 22:45:26 UTC 2017

Look, I have to come clean about something: I didn't realize it was National Bird Day until way too late today. It's hard to admit but it's true. We let you down in terms of National Bird Day coverage and you deserve better. That being said, we found a couple pictures of birds that are pretty good that you can look … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Why Did 3D TVs and Stereoscopic 3D Television Broadcasting Fail?

Thursday 5 January 22:45:00 UTC 2017

dryriver writes: Just a few years ago the future seemed bright for 3D TVs. The 3D film Avatar smashed all box office records. Every Hollywood studio wanted to make big 3D films. The major TV set manufacturers from LG to Phillips to Panasonic all wanted in on the 3D TV action. A 3D disc format called Blu-ray 3D was agreed … [Link]

Mashable » China is about to kick America's butt in renewable energy

Thursday 5 January 22:43:50 UTC 2017

China says it will drastically boost its spending on renewable energy over the next four years. The United States, meanwhile, may head down a different path under Trump. China's energy agency said Thursday it would plow 2.5 trillion yuan, or $361 billion, into clean electricity projects by 2020 as part of a broader effort to shift the nation away from fossil … [Link]

Mashable » How the internet is tracking Trump's every word

Thursday 5 January 22:37:31 UTC 2017

As the world gears up for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in two weeks and the unprecedented presidency that will follow, one of the most important things in the years to come will be accountability, both of the president and the media. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump trusts WikiLeaks more than the CIA or FBI A new trio of databases offer nonpartisan data … [Link]

Mashable » NASA's first African-American Space Station crewmember is your new role model

Thursday 5 January 22:36:32 UTC 2017

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is set to become the first African-American crewmember on the International Space Station when she flies to space next year, the space agency announced Wednesday. Epps' months-long trip should begin in 2018, and it will mark the first time she has traveled to orbit, following in the footsteps of the women who inspired her to become an … [Link]

Mashable » The gruesome Facebook Live that turned into a misleading, racist hashtag

Thursday 5 January 22:36:04 UTC 2017

A Facebook Live video of four young people beating a man, called "sickening" by police, has become the focus of a kidnapping case. So why's the Black Lives Matter movement involved?  It's not, of course. But that didn't stop a racist hashtag suggesting as much from trending. On Tuesday, Chicago police arrested three 18-year-olds and a 24-year-old, including the woman who … [Link]

Mashable » Watch these kind, awkward parents explain menstruation to their kids

Thursday 5 January 22:30:23 UTC 2017

Have you ever thought to yourself, "Hey, this conversation with my mom/dad about menses is great, if only we could film it and preserve it forever?" Neither have these kids.  Fortunately, their internet fame is our gleeful entertainment in this video. Watch as dads and moms alike fumble their way through descriptions of how exactly tampons stop blood, why pads … [Link]

Mashable » Behold: The sass master behind Wendy's Twitter

Thursday 5 January 22:29:06 UTC 2017

Newsflash: Not all heroes wear capes — some, like Amy Brown, manage social media for fast food restaurants, instead. Now there are typical fast food restaurants whose social media teams focus solely on answering customer inquiries and promoting food, but the official Wendy's Twitter account — an unexpected beacon of light in 2017 — has shown us that brands have the … [Link]

Mashable » Soylent bounces back from diarrhea scandal with two new flavors

Thursday 5 January 22:18:26 UTC 2017

There’s a new nutritious fluid on the block, and it tastes like "Nectar." Meal-replacement company Soylent introduced the new flavor, along with Cacao, in a typically dramatic video Wednesday. The news follows the introduction of Coffiest, a coffee-flavored drink, last August.  Like the Original and Coffiest drinks, the new flavors will "deliver 20 percent of daily nutritional requirements," per the company. … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel's Compute Card Is a PC That Can Fit In Your Wallet

Thursday 5 January 22:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Intel mostly missed the boat on smartphones, but the company is trying to establish a firm foothold in the ever-broadening marketplace for connected appliances and other smart things. Intel's latest effort in this arena is its new "Compute Card," a small 94.5mm by 55mm by 5mm slab that includes a CPU … [Link]

Mashable » Ridiculous futuristic massage chair was inspired by a sports car

Thursday 5 January 21:56:56 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — The future is here and it's super comfy and relaxing. Bodyfriend is a wellness company based in South Korea that makes extremely intricate massage chairs and medical devices to help you relax. Their latest creation, called Aventar looks more like a luxury sports car than something that will give you an impressive massage.  SEE ALSO: Lego Boost is … [Link]

Mashable » Your TV boyfriend Sterling K. Brown joins the cast of 'Black Panther'

Thursday 5 January 21:45:46 UTC 2017

Sterling K. Brown is having a moment, and we just get to share it. The Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee will grace the big screen in 2018 as part of Marvel's Black Panther. SEE ALSO: How Black Panther taught 50 years of fans to 'walk like a Wakandan prince' Brown will play N'Jobu, who Marvel only explains as "a figure … [Link]

Mashable » Manny Gutierrez becomes Maybelline's first male campaign face

Thursday 5 January 21:44:20 UTC 2017

Manny Gutierrez has been a beauty connoisseur for years online, and with 3 million Instagram followers, it's no secret that he's one of the best. That's probably why Maybelline picked the 25 year old to be one of its newest faces. It also makes Gutierrez the first male campaign star for the internationally recognized makeup brand.  SEE ALSO: CoverGirl commercial celebrates … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter account imagines how Trump would tweet if he was mature

Thursday 5 January 21:42:42 UTC 2017

While some people turn to yoga or meditation when they're stressed, Trump heads to Twitter.  The future leader of the free world has had multiple emotional outbursts on the platform as of late. It's discomfiting, for some, to imagine how poor grammar and actual threats will affect America's standing in the world, which is why a new Twitter account, @MatureTrumpTwts, imagines … [Link]

Mashable » A Facebook Live video of torture stayed up for 30 minutes. Why?

Thursday 5 January 21:30:59 UTC 2017

Live video on Facebook: It's everywhere. On the News Feed, Facebook's algorithm promotes videos when they're streamed. There's a dedicated tab for live video on their mobile app. And in a massive ad campaign seen everywhere from airport walls to TV screens, Facebook's suggesting to you what to broadcast, and how to watch it. But not everything you come across is … [Link]

Mashable » Grab my nuts at your own risk, Alabama star warns Clemson before national championship

Thursday 5 January 21:29:50 UTC 2017

Here is a story from the world of sports, which are not at all absurd and definitely a thing to always be taken very seriously.  Alabama star Cam Robinson has a message for Clemson ahead of Monday night's matchup for the college football national championship. Grab my nuts at your own risk, the left tackle says.  But hold your laughter — … [Link]

Slashdot » FTC Takes D-Link To Court Citing Lax Product Security, Privacy Perils

Thursday 5 January 21:25:00 UTC 2017

Reader coondoggie writes: The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against network equipment vendor D-Link saying inadequate security in the company's wireless routers and Internet cameras left consumers open to hackers and privacy violations. The FTC, in a complaint filed in the Northern District of California charged that "D-Link failed to take reasonable steps to secure its routers and … [Link]

Mashable » The ad block apocalypse didn't arrive and doesn't look like it's going to

Thursday 5 January 21:20:41 UTC 2017

News from the ad blocking front has given publishers and advertisers little reason to be hopeful over the past few years. Report after report has traced the software’s growth in popularity as internet users lose patience with clunky and intrusive online ads, and the tools to shut them out become increasingly user-friendly. SEE ALSO: You may soon be able to pick … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi shows off a new, super-thin smart TV that costs less than $2,000

Thursday 5 January 21:05:25 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi is jumping in to the ultra-thin TV game.  The company introduced a new smart TV, the Mi TV 4, during a press event at CES Thursday. The ultra-slim set is just under 5 millimeters thick, making it the company's thinnest TV yet. SEE ALSO: Nvidia is bringing Google Assistant to your TV Since it … [Link]

Mashable » All the ways to watch the biggest college football game of the year

Thursday 5 January 20:59:05 UTC 2017

Clemson faces Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night, and ESPN has viewers covered in literally every way possible. The game — a rematch of last year's national championship, where Alabama eked out a 45-40 win — kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.  On site, ESPN will have more than 90 cameras, 1,000 staffers, 35 replay machines, nine … [Link]

Mashable » Gorilla Glass is jumping from phones to cars

Thursday 5 January 20:47:53 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Go ahead, throw a rock at your windshield. It might survive — if that windshield is made with Gorilla Glass. The same material protecting the delicate LCD screens on millions of smartphones is now ready for your road trip. SEE ALSO: Welcome to the humanization of self-driving cars Corning, the company that develops and manufacturers Gorilla Glass, introduced … [Link]

Mashable » The people taking Trump’s secretary of state pick to court aren’t who you’d expect

Thursday 5 January 20:47:07 UTC 2017

Alex Loznak is about to head into the second semester of his sophomore year at Columbia University, but he's not your typical student. He's one of 21 people, ages nine to 21, suing the federal government for failing to protect them from the damaging effects of climate change.  Loznak, 19, and his fellow plaintiffs are hoping to advance their case, which … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Drivers Deemed To Be Employees By Swiss Insurance Provider

Thursday 5 January 20:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous shares a TechCrunch article: Uber has suffered another setback to its operational model in Europe after a Swiss insurance agency ruled that Uber drivers are employees, not freelance contractors as the company claims — meaning it must pay social security contributions. This follows a similar ruling by a UK employment tribunal in October which found that the two … [Link]

Mashable » Huge changes are coming to Overwatch's Roadhog

Thursday 5 January 20:37:40 UTC 2017

It’s a nerf, and Roadhog players are bound to be unhappy with it.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Gaming, Blizzard Entertainment, Esports, and Overwatch [Link]

Mashable » T-Mobile will start paying you for unused data

Thursday 5 January 20:33:52 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — T-Mobile is changing the way it's billing you. CEO John Legere announced some "new rules" for the carrier's plans at an event during CES 2017. The biggest change, which it plans to implement later in January, is the introduction of a program called KickBack, which will credit customers for data they don't use. SEE ALSO: The best tech … [Link]

Mashable » 'Charmed' could be coming back to TV, but don't freak out yet

Thursday 5 January 20:32:28 UTC 2017

Since reboots are the pop culture trend du jour, this one was probably inevitable: The CW is developing a new take on The WB's beloved supernatural drama Charmed, Mashable has confirmed. But before you light your torches and go on a witch hunt to defend the honor of the Halliwell sisters, there are a few things you should know: 1) The … [Link]

Mashable » How Las Vegas spas and gyms are incorporating technology

Thursday 5 January 20:26:07 UTC 2017

PAID CONTENT BY LVCVAVisit Las Vegas for an experience you’ll never want to leave.Las Vegas may be known for its bright lights, world-class casinos and entertainment, but it’s also a city that is constantly on the cutting edge of technology – from the latest advancements in smart rooms to some of the hottest nightlife on the planet.Tech enthusiasts descending on Vegas … [Link]

Mashable » Tour some of the smartest hotel rooms in Las Vegas

Thursday 5 January 20:25:43 UTC 2017

PAID CONTENT BY LVCVAVisit Las Vegas for an experience you’ll never want to leave.While thousands of CES attendees descend on Las Vegas in January, they might not need to look very far to discover some of the latest tech trends. In fact, a look around their hotel rooms will do the trickWhat if your hotel room could anticipate your every need … [Link]

Mashable » How Vegas nightlife is turning to tech for unforgettable opportunities

Thursday 5 January 20:25:17 UTC 2017

PAID CONTENT BY LVCVAVisit Las Vegas for an experience you’ll never want to leave.Nightlife in Las Vegas is a feast for the senses. An arresting combination of sight, sound and movement plunges visitors into an immersive adventure made possible by technology. It’s not just a night out; it’s an experience.While tech enthusiasts descend on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics … [Link]

Mashable » Laser-cut seaweed makes sushi so beautiful you won't want to eat it

Thursday 5 January 20:23:38 UTC 2017

Cutting edge technology, meet literal cutting edge. Umino Seaweed has collaborated with international ad agency I & S BBDO to create Design Nori, a collection of intricately designed laser-cut seaweed to create the most beautiful sushi you'll ever eat. SEE ALSO: 11-year-old surfer gives adorably honest interview, melts hearts online Crafted in five delicate designs, each sheet of dried nori features … [Link]

Mashable » Alcohol-sensing wearable wants to tell you how drunk you are

Thursday 5 January 20:10:44 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — "Dude, I got so drunk last night."  Now you'll actually have proof. While the world of wearables has been getting a bit stale recently, Proof by Milo Sensors is trying to switch things up a bit. The slim band fits around your wrist like any of the fitness trackers on the market, but instead of tracking your motions … [Link]

Mashable » Somebody has reimagined 'Home Alone' with blood and it's not so funny anymore

Thursday 5 January 20:10:37 UTC 2017

If you're like me, you grew up watching 8-year-old Kevin McCallister effortlessly thwart a violent home burglary after being forgotten and left behind by his vacation-bound family. Surprisingly, it was a heartwarming tale.  However, if you're also like me, you also grew up wondering how Harry nonchalantly takes a crowbar to the chest and doesn't wake up in the morgue … [Link]

Slashdot » China To Plow $361 Billion Into Renewable Fuel By 2020

Thursday 5 January 20:05:00 UTC 2017

China will invest $361 billion in renewable power generation between 2016 and 2020, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said Thursday, as the world's largest energy market pushes to shift away from coal power. From a report: The investment will create over 13 million jobs in the sector, the NEA said in a blueprint document that lays out its plan to … [Link]

Mashable » Next time Trump tweets about a company, this app will let you know if it cost you some cash

Thursday 5 January 20:01:30 UTC 2017

President-elect Donald Trump's tweets are causing swings in the stock market, and there's finally an app to prepare.   The stock market app Trigger just added a new feature that will notify users when Trump tweets about a publicly traded stock that they own. The app already provides real-time stock alerts based on economic news, earnings reports and other current events.  … [Link]

Mashable » This breast pump is legit quiet enough to use on a conference call

Thursday 5 January 19:42:43 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — A new breast pump startup wants to help new moms take a literal hands-off approach to pumping.  Willow is a set of two breast pump wearables that are meant to be worn inside a woman's bra. An app on the wearer's smartphone tracks volume of breast milk and time spent pumping and logs that date for later use.  … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain’s face recognition area grows much bigger as we get older

Thursday 5 January 19:27:39 UTC 2017

As we enter adulthood, one part of our brain significantly expands. Occurring later than most brain growth, the change may help us keep track of who we meet [Link]

New Scientist – News » False memory helps us think but we can’t do it when we’re tired

Thursday 5 January 19:27:38 UTC 2017

Our brains generalise information, linking and associating related concepts. The process can help us improvise in exams – but only if we’ve had enough sleep [Link]

New Scientist – News » US Congress just made it easier to ditch science for politics

Thursday 5 January 19:27:37 UTC 2017

Two new bills could undermine safety and other regulations by giving politicians license to ignore evidence that runs counter to their ideas [Link]

Slashdot » Razer Built a Laptop With Three Screens Because Why Not?

Thursday 5 January 19:25:00 UTC 2017

At CES in Las Vegas today, Razer unveiled a prototype that could change the way we play. Behold: Project Valerie, the world's first laptop to incorporate three built-in monitors. From a report on Engadget: Each screen measures 17.3 inches with 4K resolution — that's 12k total (11520 x 2160) viewing space. They slide out from the central lid chassis under … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder trolls CES by pitching a regular reality headset

Thursday 5 January 19:16:37 UTC 2017

Tinder would perhaps have a difficult time getting in on the VR craze. So it didn't. Instead, it pranked CES. In the thick of the Consumer Entertainment Show on Thursday, the dating app "launched" Tinder VR, a "multiuser VR" experience that is actually just two people wearing a big headset and having a face-to-face conversation.  SEE ALSO: Why are these Tinder's … [Link]

Mashable » What the new American Girl doll means to black and stuttering communities

Thursday 5 January 19:03:36 UTC 2017

When 4-year-old Hazel Alexander was introduced to Gabriela McBride, she knew they would have an instant bond. Talking to her mom about her new "friend" — who happens to be American Girl's Girl of the Year for 2017 — Hazel couldn't contain her excitement. "Mom, I know how to stutter," Hazel said. "I can totally talk 'her.'" SEE ALSO: 6 tips … [Link]

Mashable » After 2016 of pushing hard on self-driving cars, Uber started 2017 building for human drivers

Thursday 5 January 19:01:00 UTC 2017

In the next decade, there could be no more Uber drivers. They won't be necessary in a world where every Uber car is self-driving. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick (known by his more than 9,000 office employees as TK) said that the shift from human drivers to automation will take quite awhile. But it appears that some employees think that Uber hasn't … [Link]

Mashable » Dell's new 27-inch all-in-one is great for music lovers

Thursday 5 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — With Apple's current unwillingness to upgrade pretty much any of its desktop products, the PC competitors are looking more and more interesting.  Dell's latest all-in-one, the Dell XPS 27, is an obvious iMac competitor, and while its specs aren't all better than the iMac's, it does bring a few very interesting features to the table. SEE ALSO: Dell's … [Link]

Mashable » Threatened bluefin tuna fetches $632,000 at Tokyo auction

Thursday 5 January 18:53:46 UTC 2017

A $600,000-price tag may seem mighty high for just one giant bluefin tuna. But if every torpedo-shaped tuna cost that much, perhaps the species wouldn't be teetering on the edge of extinction. A Japanese sushi chain boss paid just such a price on Thursday at Tokyo's 80-year-old Tsukiji fish market. SEE ALSO: Russian deep-sea fisherman's Twitter feed is filled with nightmares … [Link]

Mashable » Leaked photos might give a first look at the Samsung Galaxy S8

Thursday 5 January 18:51:05 UTC 2017

A new leaked photo uploaded to Chinese social network Weibo claims to be a picture of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8. If the device in the image is legit, it's the world's first look at Samsung's first flagship effort since the Galaxy Note 7 saga — but, while there's a small chance it might be real, that's probably not the case. … [Link]

Mashable » Extremely dedicated 'Dota 2' player chronicles over 175 in-game bugs

Thursday 5 January 18:50:56 UTC 2017

Dota 2 doesn't even need internal bug-finders with the help it gets from some of its most observant fans. A Dota 2 player, with assistance from others, compiled a long list of bugs on Reddit that they've found since the game's 7.00 patch (and 7.01 patch) released in mid-December. The post is over 4,000 words long and contains over 175 different … [Link]

Slashdot » Origin PC's Custom, Professional Overclocking Will Push Your Kaby Lake Chip Past 5GHz

Thursday 5 January 18:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Intel's new Kaby Lake desktop processors may not be huge improvements over their Skylake predecessors in terms of raw speed, but they've got it where it counts in one enthusiast-friendly area: overclocking. Now the high-end custom PC builder Origin is putting its (and your) money where its mouth is. Origin's has offered professional overclocking as a … [Link]

Mashable » Fishing enthusiasts will go wild for this underwater fish finder

Thursday 5 January 18:43:32 UTC 2017

The 'PowerRay' is a underwater drone that is perfect for impatient fish finders.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Drones, Underwater Drone, Technology, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » Welcome to the humanization of self-driving cars

Thursday 5 January 18:38:04 UTC 2017

Can you love a self-driving car if it loves you back?  It's a question that nagged at me as I considered the prevailing automotive trends at CES 2017: autonomy and artificial intelligence. These two cold and slightly abstract ideas sound worlds away from humanity. Cars that drive themselves are robots, and artificial intelligence is the opposite of your soft brain matter. … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out that iconic 'Seinfeld' theme song was completely improvised

Thursday 5 January 18:36:01 UTC 2017

Everyone who watches TV knows the catchy synth-bass sounds of Seinfeld's theme song.  Turns out composer Jonathan Wolff, the man responsible for writing the riff, improvised the sounds using his mouth, hands and a simple bass line that could be rearranged according to the timing of Jerry's ever-changing monologues.  Although the network didn't quite get the theme, Larry David insisted … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Call Virtually Any Payment API With the Omnipay SDK

Thursday 5 January 18:19:55 UTC 2017

Integrating payment gateways is an essential stage of any project that sells products, services, or both. A reliable, easy-to-integrate and manage payment gateway is an essential part of the PHP developers’ arsenal. [Link]

Mashable » 6 ways to combat the gender pay gap in the workplace

Thursday 5 January 18:18:46 UTC 2017

LONDON — Millennial women, you might be encouraged by news this week that the gender pay gap in the UK is lower than ever before for your age group. But that narrowing of the gap is short lived. It deteriorates as women reach age 30. New research published on Wednesday suggests that the gap for women in their twenties is as … [Link]

Mashable » The new 'Rings' trailer is so scary it'll have you vomiting hair

Thursday 5 January 18:14:27 UTC 2017

Everything comes in HD these days, even cursed supernatural videos that promise to kill you in seven days.  Rings, the long-delayed threequel in the U.SRing franchise, is hitting theaters on February 3 (the previously released trailer touted the movie's debut as Oct. 28, following two prior date shifts), and this time, it looks like Samara's cool with killing you even … [Link]

Slashdot » Verizon Executive Says Company Unsure About Yahoo Deal

Thursday 5 January 18:05:00 UTC 2017

A senior executive of Verizon said on Thursday the company was unsure about its planned acquisition of Yahoo's internet business. From a report on Reuters: "I can't sit here today and say with confidence one way or another because we still don't know," Marni Walden, president of product innovation and new businesses, said at the Citi 2017 Internet, Media & … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, this TV really is transparent

Thursday 5 January 17:53:34 UTC 2017

The 55-inch prototype LG Displays TV owes its transparency to a special OLED display tech, which has much higher light transmittance than regular LED/LCD panels. Read more…More about Real Time, Real Time Video, Technology, Television, and Tv [Link]

Mashable » This skin stretching mechanism helps wounds heal much faster

Thursday 5 January 17:47:37 UTC 2017

‘TopClosure’ is a new innovative technology that helps to temporarily stretch skin tissues to secure wounds and help them heal faster.  This mechanism can ensure minimal scarring after surgery or traumatic injuries.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Skin Care, Injury, Post Traumatic Injuries, and Wound Healing [Link]

Mashable » Vanity Fair wears Trump insult as badge of honor on its cover

Thursday 5 January 17:45:53 UTC 2017

Vanity Fair, perhaps tied with the New York Times as the publication Donald Trump maligns the most, has featured one of Trump's insults on its February cover. The tweet, which Trump fired off on Dec. 15 after Vanity Fair published a negative review of Trump Grill, is slightly to the left of cover star Chris Pratt's armpit — as honorable a … [Link]

Mashable » Alexis Bledel joins Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale' as a rebel sex slave

Thursday 5 January 17:40:06 UTC 2017

Gilmore Girls' Alexis Bledel is crushing the streaming game, moving from Netflix to Hulu with a confirmed role in the upcoming The Handmaid's Tale. SEE ALSO: MashReads Podcast: 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a timeless and terrifying vision of the future Bledel will play Ofglen, an ally to Elizabeth Moss's Offred. Both women are oppressed in the dystopic society of Gilead, where … [Link]

Mashable » Don't you dare leak anything if you work at Facebook, or this happens

Thursday 5 January 17:38:26 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg has a simple way of dealing with Facebook employees who leak information to the press. He finds them. And then he fires them. That's the most compelling part of a story published on Thursday by Recode that details just why Facebook doesn't have more leaks despite Zuckerberg's weekly Q&A sessions that are broadcast to the company's staff of more … [Link]

Mashable » Trump tweets about SNL, Obama drops a 56-page article

Thursday 5 January 17:38:01 UTC 2017

While President-elect Donald Trump has spent his time recently tweeting about his disgust with Saturday Night Live and the alleged star power of his inauguration, outgoing President Barack Obama has been prepping a 50-page plus Harvard Law Review article on criminal justice reform.  SEE ALSO: President Obama's goodbye tour gets an official 'farewell address' The article, "The President's Role in Advancing … [Link]

Mashable » New connected bike will trick your kids into exercising and learning

Thursday 5 January 17:37:41 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Pulling kids away from the TV in order to exercise can be complicated, but a new connected bike from Fisher-Price will at least trick them into doing a little workout, while getting an education. The Think & Learn Smart Cycle is stationary bike that allows kids to play educational video games on a connected TV or tablet while … [Link]

Slashdot » Minecraft Has Now Sold Over 25 Million Copies on PC and Mac

Thursday 5 January 17:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Neowin article: Minecraft is a 3D video game created by Markus Persson, and published on PC by Mojang back in 2011. Ever since its release, it's been very popular and has become a global phenomenon. Received positively by reviewers and consumers alike, it has been a commercial success. In fact, its continuing popularity prompted Microsoft … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Drones inspired by insects could keep flying even when damaged

Thursday 5 January 17:18:09 UTC 2017

Fruit flies keep flying even after losing a wing. Drone designers can use their secrets to keep flying robots airborne in tough conditions [Link]

Mashable » James Baldwin's words rise up in 'I Am Not Your Negro' trailer

Thursday 5 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

When James Baldwin died in 1987, he had written 30 pages of his next book. 40 years later, director Raoul Peck picks up the thread in Amazon Studios' and Magnolia Pictures' I Am Not Your Negro. Framed with Baldwin's interviews and readings by Samuel L. Jackson, I Am Not Your Negro explores the systemic oppression of Black people in America, … [Link]

Mashable » A hacker-friendly wearable just for 'Ingress' diehards

Thursday 5 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Cooling demand for wearables doesn't mean every wearable company is bowing down to Fitbit and the Apple Watch. Mighty Cast has been hacking away at its modular Nex Band for the last couple of years with only a bit of success with hobbyists and tinkerers. At CES 2017, the company introduced two new models that make a better case for picking … [Link]

Mashable » Man creates 11-foot manure sculpture to welcome us all to 2017

Thursday 5 January 16:52:19 UTC 2017

Nothing says "2017, a fresh start" like an 11-foot poop statue. Each year, in the remote Siberian village Yakutia in the Sakha Republic, local artist Mikhail Bopposov creates giant manure sculptures based on the Chinese zodiac. SEE ALSO: Giant Trump-rooster statue appears in China in case you forgot about Trump for one second For 2017, the Year of the Rooster, Bopposov … [Link]

Mashable » Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill break up and now the queen has more time to conquer

Thursday 5 January 16:51:27 UTC 2017

Nicki Minaj has confirmed that after sticking by Meek Mill's side through countless rap beefs, the couple has called it quits after about two years together.   But the good news — if the breakup itself is not good news to you — is that she's prioritizing her career and new music is imminent. Hopefully this means a followup to 2014's … [Link]

Slashdot » Rumors of Cmd's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Thursday 5 January 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Senior Program Manager at Microsoft has responded to speculations that Command Prompt is going away. He writes: The Cmd shell remains an essential part of Windows, and is used daily by millions of businesses, developers, and IT Pro's around the world. In fact: 1. Much of the automated system that builds and tests Windows itself is a collection of many … [Link]

Mashable » The dokiWatch is a cheery smartwatch for kids that makes video calls

Thursday 5 January 16:39:37 UTC 2017

Your child is old enough to go to school alone, and a smartphone would come in handy for emergencies. But smartphones come with plenty of downsides for kids who aren't mature enough to handle the responsibility. One possible solution? The dokiWatch, a new Android-based device that offers a number of appealing features. It allows a parents to track their child via … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres and Pharrell Williams spread messages of love in the face of Kim Burrell's remarks

Thursday 5 January 16:39:01 UTC 2017

Ellen DeGeneres announced earlier this week that gospel legend Kim Burrell would not be performing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show after footage of the singer preaching homophobic remarks circulated online. Instead, Pharrell Williams, who was slated to perform a song from the film Hidden Figures with the singer, stopped by to spread a message of love and to denounce Burrell's statements.  … [Link]

Mashable » Here's 20 sweet seconds of Ed Sheeran's brand new music

Thursday 5 January 16:38:58 UTC 2017

LONDON — Ed Sheeran is definitely making the most of this whole comeback thing. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran posts yet another cryptic clue, sends Twitter into meltdown First we had that tantalising blue square he posted on social media last month, then a short video announcing new music featuring the man himself — and now, finally, two all-too-brief snippets that we … [Link]

Mashable » CES 2017 brings a fresh look at 'Mass Effect: Andromeda'

Thursday 5 January 16:34:38 UTC 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda looks pretty even when you're looking at armed combat with laser-spewing death robots. This fresh look at the latest effort from BioWare — which we now know drops March 21 — comes from CES 2017. Specifically, it was part of Nvidia's annual keynote showcase.  Andromeda is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows, but the version … [Link]

Mashable » Chelsea Handler to lead 'Women's March' at the Sundance Film Festival

Thursday 5 January 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Chelsea Handler will lead a "Women's March" down Main Street at the Sundance Film Festival later this month to coincide with the Women's March in Washington, D.C., Mashable can exclusively report. If everything comes together as planned, Handler will lead the procession in Park City, Utah, on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. local time. It's one of … [Link]

Mashable » Jim Gaffigan jokes about 'Game of Thrones' in hilarious trailer for new Netflix special

Thursday 5 January 16:27:18 UTC 2017

"I speak English, the language Jesus spoke," Jim Gaffigan jokes in the trailer for his new comedy special, appropriately and ironically titled Cinco. SEE ALSO: Chris Rock announces comedy tour, creates new reason for it to be 2017 already In his fifth special, Gaffigan talks about New Year's resolutions, morning people and the growing pressure of too much TV. "Starting … [Link]

Mashable » The App Store rang in 2017 by smashing sales records

Thursday 5 January 16:25:57 UTC 2017

On New Year's Day, celebrating 2017 gave way to staring at iPhone and iPad screens as the App Store posted the single biggest sales day in its almost nine-year history. Customers tapped out $240 million in purchases on Jan. 1. Apple touted that stat and more of its latest App Store numbers in a release today, revealing that 2016 was a … [Link]

Mashable » Can you spot the massive error in this Washington Post cover?

Thursday 5 January 16:21:27 UTC 2017

The Women's March on Washington is poised to become the largest anti-inauguration protest, which is why it's especially important to get the facts straight. Earlier this morning, however, The Washington Post Express, the newspaper's free daily, made the Women's March its cover story, and appeared to have forgot a critical detail. They switched the symbols for male and female, seeming to … [Link]

Mashable » You'll never feel lost at the airport again with this helpful guide robot

Thursday 5 January 16:20:30 UTC 2017

LG has introduced the Airport Guide Robot that provides information on arrival and departure times, gate location, weather and more to help travelers. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Techonology, Tech, Robots, and Ces [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Removes NYTimes App in China, Shows How Far It Is Willing To Go To Please Local Authority

Thursday 5 January 16:05:00 UTC 2017

Apple has removed the New York Times app from its store in China after a government request, in an example of how far the company will go to please the authorities in its third-largest market. From a report: China operates what is thought to be the largest internet censorship regime in the world, blocking thousands of foreign websites viewed as … [Link]

Mashable » What it's like to show a sex toy at CES

Thursday 5 January 15:56:52 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Amid the chaos of International CES, a small sex tech company called OhMiBod is working to shine a light on the sometimes forgotten space of female-oriented sex tech. One of the first companies to build a connected sex toy, the brand offers app-controlled vibrators and sexual health devices.  SEE ALSO: Bedroom not hot enough? Get a $250 lube … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook reminded me to watch 'Bones' — a show I haven't liked in seven years

Thursday 5 January 15:55:02 UTC 2017

Facebook has a sharing problem. A year ago data revealed that Facebook users were posting "fewer things about their personal lives for their friends to see," The Information reported. What was once a place where people shared what they were up to (ex. "Kerry Flynn … is doing homework") or made plans on someone else's wall (ex. "party tonight?") has morphed … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling released a teaser for her new book, and it's as cryptic as ever

Thursday 5 January 15:51:47 UTC 2017

J.K. Rowling loves a good mystery, whether she's writing it into a novel or simply tantalizing her fans on Twitter.  The Harry Potter author, who regularly changes her Twitter header, switched it Thursday morning to a cryptic painting: Still Life: An Allegory of the Vanities of Human Life. SEE ALSO: There's a hidden easter egg on J.K. Rowling's new website "Don't … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Racing robot cars will help AI learn to adapt to the real world

Thursday 5 January 15:51:06 UTC 2017

Robotic games arena challenges AIs to competitions using remote-controlled cars and drones. To win, they'll need to adapt to the unknown [Link]

Mashable » James Corden dusts off his best wigs for a stellar performance with Jim Parsons

Thursday 5 January 15:43:48 UTC 2017

James Corden is no stranger to shaking up the late night talk show game with his clever brand of musical talents. This week, he bravely took on a challenge no one thought to do: recreate the incredible Kansas music video “Dust in the Wind.” Lucky for us, Corden was not alone in his 1977 nostalgia tripBig Bang Theory star Jim … [Link]

Mashable » The 8 most WTF releases we've seen at CES — so far

Thursday 5 January 15:39:09 UTC 2017

While much of the first day of CES 2017 was focused on tech that will improve the ways we all see the world, day two gave us a better look into some of the new innovations and gadgets that will soon fill it going forward. After taking many of the announcements from day two into account, we have one reaction: WTF? … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sherlock' creator shuts down Season 4 critics with poetic open letter

Thursday 5 January 15:38:59 UTC 2017

LONDON — Not everyone was happy with the dramatic opening of Sherlock's fourth season. The episode, which was titled "The Six Thatchers" and featured plenty of twists that you can dive into right here, drummed up plenty of reaction on social media — but it also caused a Guardian critic to write a piece arguing that "Sherlock is slowly and perversely … [Link]

Mashable » Your lazy self can now order takeout by just yelling at Alexa

Thursday 5 January 15:37:28 UTC 2017

Amazon just took another step to make sure you never need anyone but Alexa again.  Amazon Restaurants, the tech giant's delivery service, just added voice ordering — which means you can now order takeout by yelling at Alexa.  The service is only available for Prime members, since you use Prime to order from Amazon Restaurants.  It also only works for reordering. … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian's selfies have returned to bring peace on Earth

Thursday 5 January 15:34:26 UTC 2017

Thank your lucky stars that you don't have to dive into the uncertain waters of 2017 without proper selfie leadership. The queen is back and she brings us peace.  Kim Kardashian West shared her first selfie in over three months late last night, restoring some order into the chaos of our unforgiving universe.  Image: kimkardashian/snapchatKardashian West returned to social media earlier … [Link]

Popular Science » The center of North America is a town called Center, and it's totally a coincidence. Really.

Thursday 5 January 15:27:47 UTC 2017

Science It’s tough luck for the two other towns trying to claim the title Not that they even seem to care… [Link]

New Scientist – News » China’s ivory ban is great, now for shark fins and tiger bone

Thursday 5 January 15:27:45 UTC 2017

Beijing's ban on ivory is very welcome and could save the African elephant, but it must do the same for rhinos, pangolins and more, says Richard Schiffman [Link]

Popular Science » Is NASA launching too many asteroid missions?

Thursday 5 January 15:25:19 UTC 2017

Space Not all scientists are happy about recent Discovery mission picks While everyone agrees these are all worthy missions, some scientists are raising concerns about the lack of diversity in NASA's funding choices. [Link]

Slashdot » Snapchat Cited False User Numbers in Order To Boost IPO, Alleges Lawsuit by Ex-worker

Thursday 5 January 15:25:00 UTC 2017

A lawsuit filed against Snap Inc. by a former employee claims the company reported false growth numbers to investors in an effort to inflate its valuation. An anonymous reader shares a report: The plaintiff, Anothony Pompliano, joined the company (then known as Snapchat) as a growth lead in September of last year from Facebook. Pompliano claims the company's "institutional pandemic" … [Link]

Mashable » Woman summarizes motherhood in 34 seconds by locking herself in a pantry

Thursday 5 January 15:18:56 UTC 2017

Ah, motherhood… it means nurturing your children, watching them grow and blossom and sometimes hiding from them so you can eat candy in peace. While her husband is out shoveling, this mom hid in her pantry to take a much needed snack break away from her crying children. Seconds later, she reveals that her adorable little daughter peeks under the … [Link]

Mashable » Google CEO: India is a 'quick-test market' for company's products

Thursday 5 January 15:03:08 UTC 2017

Google CEO Sundar Pichai feels that India adopts "remarkably" fast to new products and services. And it is the country's "thirst and hunger" for connectivity that is the driving force.   SEE ALSO: Google plans to get India's 51 million SMBs online with 'Digital Unlocked' "We realize when we build for India, we can actually take it globally," Pichai told a … [Link]

Popular Science » Build a DIY garden you can bring on the road

Thursday 5 January 15:00:00 UTC 2017

DIY You can take it with you on your adventures Build a DIY road-ready garden that you can take with you on adventures… [Link]

Slashdot » Apple App Store Developers Earned $20 Billion in 2016, Up 40 Percent Year Over Year

Thursday 5 January 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Apple said Thursday its App Store generated $20 billion for developers in 2016, a 40 percent increase from 2015, helped by the popularity of games such as Pokemon Go and Super Mario Run and increased revenue from subscriptions. From a report on CNBC: "2016 was an amazingly great year for the App Store," Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of … [Link]

Mashable » Could 2017 be the year people take universal basic income seriously?

Thursday 5 January 14:42:43 UTC 2017

What if people were paid just for being alive? It may sound like some radical utopian ideal, but that's the essential proposal at the heart of a growing movement now drawing mainstream support from a diverse array of economists, policy wonks and Silicon Valley thinkers: Universal basic income. The idea is appealingly simple: In such a system, a government would guarantee … [Link]

Mashable » People are understandably freaked out by this toy horse's genitalia

Thursday 5 January 14:33:40 UTC 2017

2017 is already shaping up to be stressful, and to make matters worse, a toy company put weirdly detailed penises on their toy horses. This upsetting development was brought to the internet's attention by Bob Velcoro on Wednesday when he posted photos of the toy to Twitter. "Not sure why this toy needs this level of detail," he wrote. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » 1 laptop, 3 4K screens, the ultimate gaming experience

Thursday 5 January 14:30:01 UTC 2017

Razer’s concept device called 'Project Valerie' is going right against the current of how laptops are made. It's not small or light.  Instead, it has three 4K screens that offer 12K resolution. The extra screens automatically fold in and out like wings.  Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Mashable Video, Ces, Ces 2017, and 4k Video [Link]

Popular Science » Birds with bigger beaks get colder noses

Thursday 5 January 14:30:00 UTC 2017

Animals So they spend more time snuggling and looking cute The bigger they are, the harder they snuggle—at least when it comes to birds and their beaks. [Link]

Mashable » Amazon launches 'Business' service in India to target enterprise customers

Thursday 5 January 14:15:15 UTC 2017

Three years in India, Amazon has begun aggressively expanding its offerings in the country.  SEE ALSO: You can now sell your old products on Amazon India The ecommerce giant is bringing its Amazon Business service in India, targeting enterprises and business customers who purchase products in bulk quantity.  Amazon's arch rival in India, Flipkart and Snapdeal, don't serve enterprise customers, yet. … [Link]

Mashable » The best tech of CES 2017

Thursday 5 January 14:08:00 UTC 2017

There’s only one place to see the future of technology before it arrives: CES.Every year, the world's tech companies converge in Las Vegas in to give everyone a glimpse of all the new tech gizmos and trends to come. CES is glorious tech hype if you're into impossibly thin high-resolution TVs that are crazy expensive, levitating speakers (because why not?) and new PCs.Hot … [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Is Crashing

Thursday 5 January 14:04:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Bitcoin is getting smashed. The cryptocurrency was down 18% to about $892 per coin as of 8:17 a.m. ET on Thursday. It is the biggest drop in two years. Earlier this week, on its first trading day of the new year, Bitcoin crossed above the $1,000 mark for the first time since 2013, but it has … [Link]

Mashable » We now know when Twitter will shut down Vine

Thursday 5 January 14:02:02 UTC 2017

All good things must come to an end. And now we know exactly when Twitter will take its Vine app to a nice farm where it can run around free and play with other defunct apps. SEE ALSO: Tech we lost: RIP Vine, Meerkat and the headphone jack In a tweet posted on Wednesday afternoon, the app confirmed it will cease … [Link]

Mashable » This ridiculous laptop is the portable Batman command center you've always dreamed of

Thursday 5 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

There's only one thing I can always consistently look forward to at CES: Razer's crazy concept devices. This year's no different. At CES 2017, the gaming brand announced Project Valerie, the world's first laptop with three built-in 4K displays that automatically deploy and retract into a "compact" 12-pound notebook design.  It's absolutely nuts. SEE ALSO: Razer Blade Stealth is a … [Link]

Mashable » I watched a week's worth of TV in a day

Thursday 5 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

We’ve all heard that too much TV rots the brain. Stay tuned and find out if that's true. Read more…More about Sheldon Cooper, Mashable Video, Comedy, Funny, and Pasadena [Link]

Mashable » This sweet projector extends games off the screen and onto your walls

Thursday 5 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

A few years ago Microsoft showed off a concept at CES called IllumiRoom that used Kinect to extend gaming beyond the TV screen and onto your walls. It could have been a game-changer if Microsoft had released it. Razer's Project Ariana is the spiritual successor to IllumiRoom and works virtually the same, using projections to extend content experiences outside of the … [Link]

Mashable » 1 simple New Year’s resolution for more retirement savings

Thursday 5 January 13:45:27 UTC 2017

Let’s just be clear upfront: New Year’s resolutions almost never work. Their failure rate is so high, I’m half embarrassed to suggest one. I’ve yet to ever keep one myself; the success of this year’s attempt to avoid injuries by stretching after exercise can best be summed up by my midyear herniated disc. One of the many reasons resolutions don’t work … [Link]

Mashable » 'Real Housewives of ISIS' causes online controversy

Thursday 5 January 13:33:34 UTC 2017

A BBC comedy skit mocking the British women who left the country to join ISIS in Syria has caused mixed reactions online.  The "Real Housewives of ISIS" features four brides of jihadi fighters showing off suicide bomb vests and taking selfies.  In one scene, a woman says: "It's only three days until the beheading, and I've got no idea what I'm … [Link]

Mashable » Grandma simply cannot believe how late her DJ grandson has to stay out

Thursday 5 January 13:28:43 UTC 2017

Jade Reed, a DJ based in Des Moines, scored a great warehouse gig on New Year's Eve last week.  To him, it seemed like a no-brainer: he'd head out around 8 p.m., arrive at 10 p.m., spin for a few hours and arrive back home by a chill 7  a.m. To his grandmother, this schedule is simply unthinkable. Little boy has … [Link]

Mashable » Sony built a giant 4K projector for reading magazines

Thursday 5 January 13:13:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Like many tech giants, Sony is interested in the smart home, but it has a different take on the technologyLife Space UX is the company's ongoing effort to re-imagine living spaces with creative, occasionally flashy tech. Sometimes the results are brilliant (like the LED lamps with built-in speakers) and sometimes they're downright odd. SEE ALSO: Sony's goofy neckband … [Link]

Mashable » Irish pub has genius solution for people doing Dry January

Thursday 5 January 13:03:43 UTC 2017

Just because you're taking part in Dry January doesn't mean you can't still have a good time at the bar. SEE ALSO: This man embodies all our New Year's goals Take Scraggs Alley pub in Carlow, Ireland, for example — they decided to welcome in the New Year with a special offer aimed at all those partaking in the annual detoxing … [Link]

Slashdot » New Analysis Shows Lamar Smith's Accusations On Climate Data Are Wrong

Thursday 5 January 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Layzej writes from a report via Ars Technica: In 2015, NOAA released version 4 of their marine temperature dataset called ERSST. The new dataset accounted for a known cooling bias introduced when ocean temperature measurements transitioned from being taken in ship engine intake valves to buoy-based measurements. The warming of the last couple decades increased ever so slightly in NOAA's … [Link]

Popular Science » How to recycle plastic at home

Thursday 5 January 12:50:03 UTC 2017

Environment Break down and recompress trash to make new things Breaking down and recompressing plastic to make new things… [Link]

Mashable » This projector turns your desktop into a giant responsive display

Thursday 5 January 12:38:41 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Sony's Future Lab Program has a concept prototype that can turn your otherwise lame desk — or pretty much any flat surface — into a huge, interactive display.  At Wednesday's Sony press event ahead of International CES, the Future Lab Program shared Concept Prototype T, a projector with a laser light source that displays images that actually respond … [Link]

Mashable » Pregnant woman shares touching moment with orangutan at zoo

Thursday 5 January 12:17:04 UTC 2017

LONDON — If there's one thing the animal kingdom has taught us, it's that orangutans never fail to impress. They're the hairy orange gift that keeps on giving. SEE ALSO: Mother shares a touching moment with an orangutan while breastfeeding Whether they're reacting to magic tricks, casually busting out some breakdancing moves or — as with the large beast below — … [Link]

Mashable » People are losing it over these ridiculously posh baby name suggestions

Thursday 5 January 12:02:36 UTC 2017

LONDON — The quest to find the perfect baby name is particularly tough. And it's even tougher when you want to go for something on the more unusual side.  British magazine Tatler has devised the ultimate list of posh and highly unique names for sprogs born in 2017. The list of girls' names includes Figgy, Gethsemane, Czar-Czar, Hum, Koala, Scar, Power … [Link]

Mashable » New guidelines aim to stop kids' peanut allergies before they start

Thursday 5 January 12:00:00 UTC 2017

A rising number of U.S. children are allergic to peanuts, and doctors still aren't sure why. But experts are increasingly convinced that feeding peanut-containing foods to infants can lower their chances of developing an allergy later in life. To that end, a national panel of allergy specialists has created the first-ever guidelines that show parents and health care providers how and … [Link]

Mashable » Next wave of cheap smartphones should cost $30: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Thursday 5 January 11:56:37 UTC 2017

With Android One, Google showed the world how functional, up-to-date smartphones can be shipped for $100. For the next wave of dirt-cheap smartphones, Google hopes to see that price barrier dropping to $30.  SEE ALSO: Sundar Pichai recollects college romance during visit to his Alma Mater Google CEO Sundar Pichai said today that Android OEMs are currently offering smartphones for $100 … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mars should have loads more water – so where has it all gone?

Thursday 5 January 11:31:13 UTC 2017

We have either misunderstood what its early years were like – or it is hiding vast amounts of water beneath its surface [Link]

New Scientist – News » Living near a highway may increase dementia risk by 7 per cent

Thursday 5 January 11:31:11 UTC 2017

Living within 50 metres of a busy road like a motorway or highway is linked to higher risk of developing dementia. Air pollution may partly be to blame [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning React – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 5 January 11:28:07 UTC 2017

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Thursday 5 January 11:27:07 UTC 2017

Get "Site Reliability Engineering" today using code MSDEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-01-06 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Guard reveals the time he almost shot the Queen

Thursday 5 January 11:23:49 UTC 2017

Unconfirmed anecdotes and rumours surrounding the Queen abound, mostly because of the vast shroud of secrecy surrounding her private life.  SEE ALSO: The Queen got an official portrait because her birthday celebrations were ending That is one of the reasons why the Netflix's The Crown, which shows a through-the-keyhole view of the royals, turned out to be so popular.  The public … [Link]

Mashable » Princess Diana's letters reveal Prince Harry has always been a bad boy

Thursday 5 January 11:11:47 UTC 2017

LONDON — Prince Harry has long been rumoured to be the most mischievous member of the royal family, but now we have all the proof we needPrince Harry was "constantly in trouble at school", according to newly-discovered letters written by his mother Princess Diana.The letters were sent by Diana to former Buckingham Palace steward Cyril Dickman who worked for the royal … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix knows you like Korean dramas, so it's making an original series

Thursday 5 January 11:02:43 UTC 2017

With Korean pop-culture spreading its wings globally, Netflix is moving quickly to jump on the K-drama bandwagon. The streaming TV provider just announced plans to produce its first ever original Korean drama series, slated to be out in 2018. SEE ALSO: The 8 Netflix features we desperately need in our lives The series, titled Love Alarm, tells the story of a … [Link]

Mashable » Dolphins escape from Japanese town made famous by 'The Cove'

Thursday 5 January 11:01:37 UTC 2017

Dolphins have gone missing from a recreational facility in the Japanese town of Taiji, which is at the centre of an international controversy over its annual hunts.  SEE ALSO: This dog and dolphin's love for each other will warm your heart Officials at the DolphinBase centre reported to local police that nets at two of the facility's nine seaside pools had … [Link]

Mashable » I watched a week's worth of TV in a day

Thursday 5 January 11:00:00 UTC 2017

We've all heard that too much TV rots the brain. Stay tuned and find out. Mum has adorable reaction to a giant mystery package Little boy has adorably sweary reaction to trying out VR Ever wanted to make your own Big Kahuna burger? Here's how Extremely heartbroken voicemail to a closed gelato store is too perfect Read more… More about Science, Funny, Caltech, Pasadena, … [Link]

Mashable » Mum has adorable reaction to a giant mystery package

Thursday 5 January 10:54:20 UTC 2017

Try and think back to the most excited you've ever seen someone after they've opened a present. Then multiply that by 100.  That'll give you a rough approximation of just how excited the woman in the clip above is when she uncovers the contents of the humongous mystery package on her front doorstep. SEE ALSO: Mom has heartwarming reaction to … [Link]

Mashable » China slams Trump's 'obsession with Twitter'

Thursday 5 January 10:42:22 UTC 2017

China is fed up with Donald Trump's trolling on Twitter, and has pretty much issued an official statement saying so. A fiery commentary piece carried by the state-run Xinhua news agency on Tuesday blasted Trump for his "obsession with 'Twitter diplomacy.'" SEE ALSO: The Trumpster Fire is the Yule log that 2016 deserves Noting that Trump won the election as "the … [Link]

Mashable » The perfect kitchen appliance for people who suck at cooking

Thursday 5 January 10:27:51 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Despite America's love for kitchen appliances and hardware, we've been seriously missing out on a popular piece of luxury food technology Europe and Australia have been enjoying for years. At a glance, the Thermomix TM5 looks like an overly complicated blender, but it is so much more. Claiming to "take the fear out of cooking," the device is … [Link]

Mashable » Little boy has adorably sweary reaction to trying out VR

Thursday 5 January 10:17:06 UTC 2017

If you want to guarantee yourself some instant comedy, just pop a VR headset on your child and observe their startled reaction. SEE ALSO: British dad tries out VR, has the sweetest and sweariest reaction The 3-year-old British boy in the clip above, according to the YouTube description, is watching a video of the solar system — which makes it … [Link]

Mashable » NBA mascot trolling Mariah Carey is hilariously brutal

Thursday 5 January 10:08:37 UTC 2017

The San Antonio Spurs are the latest to troll Mariah Carey for her awkward New Year's Eve performance.  After the Indiana Pacers' "Lip Sync Cam", the Coyote, mascot of the Texan NBA team, recreated Mariah's lip syncing disaster before storming off the stage after signalling for help.  SEE ALSO: The Indiana Pacers found a way to troll Mariah Carey Wearing a … [Link]

Slashdot » Astronomers Pinpoint Location of Mysterious Cosmic Radio Bursts

Thursday 5 January 10:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Netdoctor writes: Fast Radio Bursts (FRB) are massively powerful short-lived radio bursts from far-away sources, and so far a number of theories exist on what generates them. Recently several were detected in the same general location, which adds to the mystery, as any of these pulses would be powerful enough to destroy a source. Since this group of … [Link]

Mashable » Google is thinking about bringing digital payment services to India

Thursday 5 January 9:40:27 UTC 2017

India’s big push to go digital and embrace epayment solutions could soon have the backing of a major player: Google. SEE ALSO: BHIM app will replace all cash transactions in India: PM Modi Google CEO Sundar Pichai said today the company is thinking and working hard to bring some of its services that will work on top of the Unified Payments … [Link]

Mashable » Carnival's new wearable cruise tech may help you forget about the rotten internet access

Thursday 5 January 9:39:05 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Our travel experiences are suffused with technology, from the moment we start planning a trip online until we pay for it through our online credit card account. But there are gaps, especially if you take an ocean cruise. Get on a big boat and you can feel like you're stepping back into the 1970s. The Carnival Medallion, a … [Link]

Mashable » Sundar Pichai recollects college romance during visit to his Alma Mater

Thursday 5 January 9:22:46 UTC 2017

Google CEO Sundar Pichai blushed as he recollected his campus romance from two decades ago. Pichai, currently touring India, was speaking to more than 3,500 students at his Alma Mater, IIT-Kharagpur. SEE ALSO: CEO Sundar Pichai recalls Google job interview, 'I thought Gmail was a joke' He remembered the days when he had to walk across to Sarojini Naidu Hall, the … [Link]

Mashable » CEO Sundar Pichai recalls Google job interview, 'I thought Gmail was a joke'

Thursday 5 January 8:15:33 UTC 2017

For Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, getting a job at the company wan’t as easy as one would have thought.  SEE ALSO: Google CEO Sundar Pichai to visit his Alma Mater during India trip Pichai, who joined Google in 2004, says he was interviewed on April fool’s day. Google had just introduced its email service Gmail, and much like many … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Computer uses facial cues to spot if people have autism

Thursday 5 January 7:42:31 UTC 2017

Learning how people’s responses to stories vary has enabled a program to tell whether people have autism or ADHD [Link]

Mashable » Fellow Simon and Schuster author condemns Milo Yiannopoulos book deal in searing online post

Thursday 5 January 7:30:53 UTC 2017

Best-selling author and former army paratrooper, Bradley Trevor Greive, is livid over publishing house Simon & Schuster's decision to publish alt-right troll Milo Yiannopolous' book Dangerous. Calling the Breitbart editor a "preening hate-peddler" responsible for spreading "toxic spume … too disgusting for Twitter," the Australian author of the hugely successful The Blue Day Book slammed Simon & Schuster's decision and said … [Link]

Mashable » 5 moments that made MS Dhoni India's 'Captain Cool'

Thursday 5 January 7:21:02 UTC 2017

Experts reckon it is the end of an era.  Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who captained India in limited overs cricket for nine long years, has stepped down. "Captain Cool" as he was popularly known gives way to a new generation of players to be led by a brash, young Virat Kohli, who's waited in the wings for a while. SEE ALSO: After … [Link]

Mashable » What the hell is chicken salt? How one condiment became a national obsession

Thursday 5 January 7:07:59 UTC 2017

“Chicken salt or plain salt?" It's a question that'll confuse the hell out of everyone — except Aussies — when ordering hot chips, a.k.a. fries. But damn, do Aussies love it. The condiment is a mainstay of takeaway food shops around the country, and considering there's a fish and chip shop on basically every regional corner, that's saying something. But what … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Unveils Two New Missions To Study Truly Strange Asteroids

Thursday 5 January 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: NASA's next low-cost planetary missions will attempt to unravel the mysteries of some seriously bizarre asteroids. The space agency has selected projects called Lucy and Psyche via its Discovery Program, which funds highly focused space missions to destinations throughout the solar system. The Lucy project will investigate the Trojan asteroids, which share … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi hits $1 billion revenue in the world's fastest growing smartphone market

Thursday 5 January 6:34:53 UTC 2017

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun’s ambition to make his company the largest smartphone vendor in India is playing along quite nicely. SEE ALSO: Inside Xiaomi's plan to dominate the connected world The Chinese company had a blockbuster 2016 in India, and its revenue crossed $1 billion, Xiaomi India’s head Manu Kumar Jain said Thursday. Jain claimed it is the fastest for any … [Link]

Mashable » Sony's goofy neckband wearable features an assistant named Nigel

Thursday 5 January 6:32:42 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Over at Sony's Future Lab Program, concept prototypes with no clear purpose, price point or future on the market make for a fun way to pass the time at CES.  At Sony's press showing, the company showed a "neckband-style" device — officially called "Concept Prototype N" — that takes a totally hands-free approach to wearables.  SEE ALSO: Faraday … [Link]

Mashable » Dude lassoing cow while riding on sheriff's car will make you say 'yee-haw'

Thursday 5 January 6:08:59 UTC 2017

While there's no hint that this sheriff was inspired by Bruce Willis' character in Die Hard, he certainly is having a "yippee-ki-yay" moment as his friend lassoes a cow from the hood of his moving car.  Sheriff Monte Belew of Henry County, Tennessee, uploaded a Facebook video Tuesday in which his "ole buddy David Bevill" can be seen riding on the … [Link]

Mashable » Even people with old PCs can play top games with Nvidia's new streaming service

Thursday 5 January 5:32:32 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Playing high-end games will no longer require having a high-end PC with the right specs. At least, if Nvidia has anything to say about it. The company announced a new service called Geforce Now that allows PC games to be remotely streamed to just about any laptop or desktop PC even if it has low-end specs. This also … [Link]

Mashable » This Chrome extension reveals how Facebook is tagging your photos

Thursday 5 January 5:03:26 UTC 2017

It’s no secret that Facebook has been getting pretty, pretty good at recognising objects and people in your photos. So if you're worried — or just merely curious — there's now a Chrome and Firefox extension that will reveal all. SEE ALSO: Get ready to see more captions on Facebook videos It's called Show Facebook Computer Vision Tags, and it'll show … [Link]

Mashable » Augmented reality app from IBM and NY Times tries to make history fun

Thursday 5 January 5:01:26 UTC 2017

Using virtual reality to immerse people in history has become increasingly common in recent months, but a new collaboration between IBM and the New York Times instead relies on augmented reality. The Outthink Hidden app allows users to visit 150 locations around the U.S. to discover AR statues of leaders in science and technology.  SEE ALSO: Now you can experiment with … [Link]

Mashable » Nvidia is bringing Google Assistant to your TV

Thursday 5 January 4:30:14 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Google Assistant is about to get a new platform: TVs. Nvidia's new Shield set-top box will ship with Google Assistant built in, Nvidia announced Wednesday. The company is also making a separate microphone, called the Nvidia Spot, so you can interact with the Assistant outside your living room. SEE ALSO: LG's new 4K TV is thinner than an … [Link]

Mashable » Ever wanted to make your own Big Kahuna burger? Here's how

Thursday 5 January 3:38:07 UTC 2017

Perhaps Quentin Tarantino was an ad man in another life. After all, his films are jam-packed with product placement — albeit for products that don't actually exist.  Take the Big Kahuna burger, most notably featured in 1994's Pulp Fiction. The ketchup-slathered heart-stopper has long been a beloved staple of the Tarantino universe. Despite the fact fans have never had the … [Link]

Slashdot » Department of Labor Sues Google Over Compensation Data

Thursday 5 January 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: The Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Google on Wednesday to get the Internet company to turn over compensation data on its employees. The data request is part of a routine audit into Google's equal opportunity hiring practices, which is required because of the company's role as a federal contractor. Google … [Link]

Mashable » This man embodies all our New Year's goals

Thursday 5 January 2:50:49 UTC 2017

When Tobias van Schneider updated his friends about crushing a life goal, he didn’t think his personal challenge would become international news. For more than 27 months, van Schneider didn't touch alcohol — or caffeinated coffee. He is still going strong, and his accomplishment has been making headlines. The 30-year-old product designer based out of New York City wrote about his … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Westbrook absolutely drills referee in the head with a basketball

Thursday 5 January 2:41:26 UTC 2017

On the same day the NBA rescinded two of his league-leading 11 technical fouls, Russell Westbrook picked up another one — this time for nailing a referee in the head with a basketball.  SEE ALSO: This is the sports debate show parody we needed Facing the Hornets on Wednesday night, Westbrook let the ball fly in the first quarter.  It looks … [Link]

Mashable » Grayson Allen, Duke's dirtiest player, back after 'indefinite suspension' of one whole game

Thursday 5 January 2:18:49 UTC 2017

Well, that was certainly quick. Duke basketball's "indefinite suspension" of star guard Grayson Allen for repeatedly and purposely tripping opponents lasted for … wait for it now … drum-roll please … one whole game.  In possibly related news, the Blue Devils struggled mightily without Allen during the single game for which he ended up being benched.  SEE ALSO: Grayson Allen and … [Link]

Mashable » 'CS:GO' players vote to ditch Professional Esports Association's first season

Thursday 5 January 2:08:38 UTC 2017

It looks like the Professional Esports Association's first season of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is on hold. The players from the seven North American CS:GO teams that make up the PEA voted to compete in ESL Pro League Season 5 rather than in the first season of PEA's league, Slingshot reported Wednesday and Cloud9 CEO Jack Etienne confirmed on Twitter. @SlingshotEsport @Thooorin … [Link]

Mashable » ZTE is kickstarting an eye-tracking smartphone called 'Hawkeye"

Thursday 5 January 2:07:55 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Chinese smartphone maker ZTE is turning to a slightly more unconventional method to launch its next phone: Kickstarter.  The company announced Wednesday that it is using the crowdfunding platform to fund its next smartphone, an eye-tracking handset dubbed "Hawkeye." SEE ALSO: Acer's new gaming monitor tracks your eye movement The company didn't reveal many specs for the upcoming … [Link]

Mashable » 5 best movie closing credits of all time

Thursday 5 January 2:00:00 UTC 2017

In reality, it's always hard to say goodbye to people and the things we love. Sometimes, even more so with films that warm our hearts.  Storytellers understand this struggle more than the rest of us and find meaningful ways to help us cope with a movin ending. These are the best closing title sequences in movie history. Visit CineFix for more … [Link]

Popular Science » How to build a DIY replica of Galileo's telescope

Thursday 5 January 1:58:50 UTC 2017

DIY Stargaze like the pioneering astronomer Build a DIY replica of Galileo's telescope to stargaze like the pioneering astronomer did. [Link]

Mashable » Here's when Intel's standalone wireless VR headset will arrive

Thursday 5 January 1:52:38 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Intel gave everyone a status update on Project Alloy, the all-in-one, "merged reality" wireless VR headset that the chipmaker announced last year. As per Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, Intel will "productize" Project Alloy by Q4 2017. The company's working with top device partners to help them create their own standalone headsets based off the Project Alloy design schematics. … [Link]

Slashdot » Medium Cuts Staff By One-Third, Shuts Down New York and DC Offices

Thursday 5 January 1:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Medium, the San Francisco-based online publishing platform founded in 2012, has laid off 50 employees, or roughly one-third of its staff. The company will also close offices in New York and Washington, DC. Ev Williams, Medium's CEO, wrote in a lengthy post on Wednesday that the company would be changing its … [Link]

Mashable » Tennis legend Roger Federer playing a pair of 'air bongos' is pure dorky joy

Thursday 5 January 1:24:40 UTC 2017

When you're a legend of the game, like tennis player Roger Federer, you can do anything you want without feeling like a dork. Even on the very public and potentially embarrassing "Bongo Cam" at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia.  SEE ALSO: Serena Williams trolls fans with a taco engagement ring It's your standard fan cam, but with a pair of … [Link]

Mashable » Lena Dunham gives props to magazine for leaving her cellulite alone

Thursday 5 January 1:20:46 UTC 2017

Cellulite sucks is a completely natural part of life, and Lena Dunham knows it. The Girls creator has used the release of Glamour Magazine's February issue — featuring herself and her co-stars on the cover — to pen a personal mini-essay on Instagram, discussing her body image over the years and thanking the publication for "normalizing the female form" by not … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's new 2-in-1 Chromebooks now include a stylus

Thursday 5 January 1:00:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Samsung's making Chromebooks interesting again. The company's two newly announced Chromebooks — the Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro — sport 2-in-1 designs and a built-in stylus to better work with Android apps installed from the Google Play store. SEE ALSO: Meet the hardware hackers rebelling against Samsung From the outside, the two Chromebooks are virtually indistinguishable. I had … [Link]

Mashable » HTC unveils Vive accessory that turns real objects into VR controllers

Thursday 5 January 1:00:00 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — At CES 2017, HTC announced two new accessories that expand on the Vive VR headset's capabilities. The first is a small attachment called the Vive Tracker that enables motion tracking for real, physical objects and imports them into the VR world. SEE ALSO: LG's new 4K TV is thinner than an iPhone For example, clip the Tracker to … [Link]

Slashdot » Asus Unveils ZenFone AR With Google's Daydream and Tango Support, Coming In Q2

Thursday 5 January 0:50:00 UTC 2017

Krystalo quotes a report from VentureBeat: Probably the most-leaked device at CES 2017 so far has been the Asus ZenFone AR, through no fault of the Taiwanese company. Partner Qualcomm revealed much of the details in a blog post touting the use of its Snapdragon 821 chipset, and infamous leaker Evan Blass (evleaks) added front and back press renders of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » One tenth of dementia cases may be due to living near a highway

Thursday 5 January 0:47:00 UTC 2017

Living within 50 metres of a busy road like a motorway or highway is linked to a 7 per cent higher risk of developing dementia. Air pollution may be to blame [Link]

Mashable » Someone is fighting the House's livestreaming ban one donation at a time

Thursday 5 January 0:36:21 UTC 2017

On the first day of the newest Congress, a new penalty went into effect: anyone livestreaming, recording, taping, photographing, or broadcasting anything from the House floor could face up to a $2,500 fine. Once the new fine was adopted Tuesday, a TV producer and self-described "newbie activist" in New York City decided this was effectively shutting down any sort of transparency … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Gigafactory Begins Production

Thursday 5 January 0:10:00 UTC 2017

Thelasko writes: Right on schedule, Tesla's Gigafactory has begun production of battery cells. The fact that the factory has opened on schedule has surprised many critics of the company. Reuters reports: "Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc has started mass production of lithium-ion battery cells at its gigafactory in Nevada along with Japan's Panasonic Corp, the company said on Wednesday. … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung says it will release a report on the Note7 'soon'

Thursday 5 January 0:08:14 UTC 2017

LAS VEGAS — Samsung says it will finally be revealing its report on what went wrong with the Note7 "soon." Speaking at a press event Wednesday, COO of Samsung America Tim Baxter confirmed the company would have a report on the phone "very soon," though he didn't give an exact timeframe. SEE ALSO: Samsung's latest Galaxy A series smartphones are water … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Web Services Expands the AWS Price List API

Thursday 5 January 0:05:05 UTC 2017

In December 2015, Amazon Web Services (AWS) released an AWS Price List API that provides programmatic access to pricing for thirteen AWS services. AWS has announced that the AWS Price List API now provides access to pricing information for all available AWS services. [Link]

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