John Gordon Ross

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

Mashable » Multiple agencies investigating if Russia paid hackers to undermine Clinton

Wednesday 18 January 23:47:20 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352509%2f9536191b-0276-49e9-a0cf-4746ddf0e8d1Feed-tw Feed-fbSix national law enforcement and intelligence agencies have for months investigated whether Russian government officials provided money to hackers in the United States, who then hacked Democratic Party officials in order to undermine the credibility of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, according to a McClatchy report published Wednesday. The six agencies — which include the CIA, NSA, FBI, DOJ, the financial … [Link]

Mashable » The internet roasts a photo of Donald Trump writing his inauguration speech

Wednesday 18 January 23:32:32 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352647%2fc0a15056-4ddd-441d-aaf8-486ee1565dfcFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen times get tough, at least you can still meme. President-elect Donald Trump is slated to deliver his inauguration address on Friday, so he teased his Twitter followers with a little behind-the-scenes photo of himself writing a speech at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. SEE ALSO: Don's Johns: Port-a-potties get censored for Trump’s inauguration Writing my inaugural address at the Winter … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver crashes Game of Thrones to announce his return

Wednesday 18 January 23:32:24 UTC 2017

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Mashable » The season just ended and college football is already showing its dark side

Wednesday 18 January 23:20:56 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Report: PS4 Is Selling Twice As Well As Xbox One

Wednesday 18 January 23:20:00 UTC 2017

The latest numbers released by analysts suggest that the Sony PlayStation 4 is selling twice as many units worldwide as the Xbox One since both systems launched in late 2013. The data comes from a new SuperData report on the Nintendo Switch, which is backed up by Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad. SuperData mentions an installed base of 26 million … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone X: Coming in 2017?

Wednesday 18 January 23:02:09 UTC 2017

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New Scientist – News » Seals hunt down hidden fish by sensing their breath in the sand

Wednesday 18 January 23:00:00 UTC 2017

The only way for flatfish hidden under the sand on the sea floor to avoid harbour seal predators might be to hold their breath [Link]

Mashable » Cringe-worthy video shows people don't know that Obamacare and ACA are the same thing

Wednesday 18 January 22:53:51 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34029%2f792c70e1-c76e-41da-8fde-d3a9b4b56923Feed-tw Feed-fb During the past few years, Obamacare has been one of the most controversial and talked about policies in the United States. Since its inception, Obamacare has faced its fair share of opposition, and with Donald Trump coming into office, those flames have again been fanned. Jimmy Kimmel was curious about how the public really felt about Obamacare. Specifically, he asked … [Link]

Mashable » Have yourself a real good time and listen to this dog's Queen cover

Wednesday 18 January 22:46:52 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34022%2f9166e976-80e4-4bda-96cd-ba0c5095c7b2Feed-tw Feed-fb Every so often a viral video comes along that has the ability to change the world as we know it, and Gabe's bork cover of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" is definitely one of them. By splicing together and pitch-shifting a variety of Gabe's barks, his human managed to create this lovely and intricate cover. "Prepare yourself for an overwhelming … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what 'Fire Emblem' looks like on mobile

Wednesday 18 January 22:42:08 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Tesla Is Investing $350 Million In Its Gigafactory, Hiring Hundreds of Workers

Wednesday 18 January 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Just weeks after the massive Gigafactory started producing batteries, Tesla has announced plans to hire more workers and use the facility to make the motor and gearbox for its upcoming Model 3 electric sedan. CNBC reports: Tesla will invest $350 million for the project, and hire an additional 550 people, according to the governor's comments. That will be over and … [Link]

Mashable » The struggle to find pink yarn for your Pussyhat is real

Wednesday 18 January 22:31:46 UTC 2017

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Mashable » 7-Eleven is selling breakfast pizza featuring eggs, cream gravy and a biscuit crust

Wednesday 18 January 22:16:19 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Yes, there's a wage gap for Uber and Lyft drivers based on age, gender and race

Wednesday 18 January 22:06:41 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352610%2fb676b777-819d-4b3b-b6f4-4b7f3de5c5e0Feed-tw Feed-fbJust like the rest of the American workforce, drivers for Uber and Lyft suffer from a wage gap.  The inequity in hourly earnings appears for drivers by gender, race and age, according to a survey from The Rideshare Guy of 1,150 drivers on an email list of 30,000. We've seen the gig economy wage gap before. A study in 2015 found … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Many more people could still die from mad cow disease in the UK

Wednesday 18 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

A man who has died of vCJD has shown that the disease can affect a second genetic subtype of people. It’s likely these people take longer to develop symptoms [Link]

Slashdot » Labor Department Sues Oracle For Paying White Men More

Wednesday 18 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from USA Today: Oracle is being sued by the Labor Department for paying white men more than their counterparts and for favoring Asian workers when recruiting and hiring for technical roles. The administrative lawsuit is the latest from the Labor Department to take aim at the human resources practices of major technology companies. The … [Link]

Mashable » Steve Carell just trolled us all into thinking 'The Office' was getting a reboot

Wednesday 18 January 21:47:47 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » From the archives: In 1999, Eugene Cernan knew we'd make it to Mars

Wednesday 18 January 21:44:18 UTC 2017

Eugene Cernan Space In memory of "the last moonwalker" In memory of Eugene Cernan, who passed away on January 16, 2017, we're republishing our 1999 Q&A with him—"The Last Moonwalker."… [Link]

Mashable » Obama to the media: America needs you

Wednesday 18 January 21:42:37 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Netflix just quieted the haters wondering about its international growth — for now

Wednesday 18 January 21:41:05 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Washington University students can now take a class on Kanye West

Wednesday 18 January 21:30:01 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Twitter Just Sold Its Developer Platform To Google

Wednesday 18 January 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Google has acquired a part of Twitter — the part that isn't about tweets. Twitter's mobile developer platform Fabric will become part of Google, both companies announced Wednesday. From a report: Acquired by Twitter in 2014, Fabric is "a modular mobile platform" designed to help app developers improve the "stability, distribution, revenue and identity" of their products, according to Twitter's … [Link]

Popular Science » 2016 was the hottest year on record

Wednesday 18 January 21:17:17 UTC 2017

Environment The temps trump all historical records Climate data reveals that 2016 was the hottest year since we began keeping temperature records. [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé wants ladies to get in formation to protest Trump

Wednesday 18 January 21:14:52 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Cowboys fan gets awful tattoo, jinxes season, still has no 'ragrets'

Wednesday 18 January 21:11:36 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352441%2f1b88054d-b2ce-4b65-b74c-9a8bd1179c01Feed-tw Feed-fbDallas Cowboys fan and stand-up comedian Jordan Garnett did what no superstitious sports fan should ever do — get a tattoo prematurely celebrating your team's championship.  Garnett got "Super Bowl LI Champions" with a Cowboys logo inked on his shoulder in December, you know, a solid two months before Super Bowl LI in Houston. As fate would have it, Dallas lost … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Flock, Paystack, AirMap, Aerospike, Tokenly, Netbeez, Pulpix

Wednesday 18 January 21:11:00 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 » Watch Lily the baby elephant romp around in the snow

Wednesday 18 January 21:06:43 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34016%2f10a54b84-c53d-4d8c-8c34-57153be302c1Feed-tw Feed-fb We've seen sea lions and polar bears romp around in the snow, but no one embraces a slushy day quite like Lily the elephant calf. Lily is having the absolute best time running, rolling around and splashing about on what looks like the greatest day ever. Have you ever seen an animal having more fun? Well, maybe these other guys … [Link]

Mashable » Critics love M. Night Shyamalan's split-personality movie, apparently?

Wednesday 18 January 21:01:36 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33981%2fce75ec01-bfa0-461e-9783-1a295e894f27Feed-tw Feed-fb Here's the most shocking M. Night Shyamalan twist in 18 years: Critics are loving his latest movie, Split. Not since 1999's The Sixth Sense has one of the polarizing director's films been this much of a hit with reviewers, who currently have Split at 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. That's slightly better than After Earth (11%), The Last Airbender (6%), The … [Link]

Mashable » Four-hour Grateful Dead doc 'Long Strange Trip' headed to Amazon

Wednesday 18 January 21:00:21 UTC 2017

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Mashable » New, awful dance classes will teach you how to mosh, 'Elaine Benes' and more

Wednesday 18 January 21:00:16 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352322%2faf470728-d0c4-48ac-aa15-c8456ba4a278Feed-tw Feed-fbNeighborhood dance studios have been churning out baby ballerinas for generations, a rite of passage for many daughters growing up in suburbs across the nation. But what is there to offer other unfortunate souls who lack simple grace and rhythm?  Prankster-turned-professional-comed~ Jeff Wysaski, otherwise known as Obvious Plant, posted flyers for some fake dance classes at his local studio that would … [Link]

Mashable » Doggy tour bus shows adventurous pups the sights of London

Wednesday 18 January 20:53:20 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34007%2f3198a448-7b91-433a-a4a7-d336c6c7cf63Feed-tw Feed-fbInsurance and services company MORE TH>N brought its pet insurance and product membership promotion to the streets of London, creating a bus tour specifically for dogs and their owners. Read more…More about Puppy, Doggy, Cute Animal Videos, Cute Animals, and Cute [Link]

Mashable » College coach shaking invisible hands is really committed to sportsmanship

Wednesday 18 January 20:51:19 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Here's what Obama plans to do after he leaves the White House

Wednesday 18 January 20:48:32 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352478%2fc8084a4f-564d-4a3e-b647-9e9c989df715Feed-tw Feed-fbBarack Obama's got his post-presidency priorities straight. During his final press conference on Wednesday afternoon, POTUS unveiled his post-White House plans in the form of a To-Do List. On it? SEE ALSO: 10 inspiring moments from Barack Obama's presidency in GIFs After Trump's inauguration on Friday, the Obama fam is headed to vacation in Palm Springs for a bit, before moving … [Link]

Slashdot » Earth Hit Record Hot Year in 2016: NASA

Wednesday 18 January 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Earth sizzled to a third-straight record hot year in 2016, government scientists have said. They mostly blame man-made global warming with help from a natural El Nino, which has since disappeared. From a report: Measuring global temperatures in slightly different ways, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that last year passed 2015 as the hottest year on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Trek Discovery' is still boldly going — we just don't know when

Wednesday 18 January 20:33:00 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Cortana is coming to a lock screen near you

Wednesday 18 January 20:32:08 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352065%2f75c3fe4b-70fc-4446-b95f-cab3e789b639Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s now easier than ever to use Cortana on your Android phone. A new feature currently in beta puts Cortana right on your lock screen for quick access, MSPoweruser reports.  SEE ALSO: Nissan to add Cortana, letting you take to the road like Master Chief The feature is similar to Cortana's behavior on Windows 10, where it can answer questions and … [Link]

Mashable » Obama offers kind words to the media at the end of eight long years

Wednesday 18 January 20:29:32 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34001%2fa88d2b71-f9d9-423e-8989-8398d118062dFeed-tw Feed-fb President Barack Obama took the podium at his final press conference on Wednesday and offered the media some words of encouragement: Don't change and don't back down.  "You're not supposed to be sycophants," Obama said. "You're supposed to be skeptics." The president's words carry a particular weight just two days before President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn in. … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to make Kevin's famous chili from 'The Office'

Wednesday 18 January 20:27:42 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34005%2fc12c65ca-4a9c-48f5-b343-bb2a87e700b5Feed-tw Feed-fb Anyone who knows The Office knows that Kevin Malone is serious about his chili. The character himself admitted it's probably the thing he does best. So it's an unspeakable tragedy when he spills an entire pot of it on the ground before anyone has a chance to try it. Lucky for us, YouTuber Andrew Rea has figured out how to … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's EPA nominee spars with Bernie Sanders over climate change

Wednesday 18 January 20:27:05 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351964%2f3713cdb3-99f5-4508-8f89-d66acef7a3deFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wrongly suggested on Wednesday that scientists still don't know exactly why climate change is happening. Scott Pruitt, the Republican attorney general of Oklahoma, claimed during his Senate confirmation hearing that climate experts are still debating the extent to which human activity is driving up global temperatures.  In reality, most climate … [Link]

Mashable » 'This is Us' will keep you crying for at least 2 more seasons

Wednesday 18 January 20:26:15 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Knighted actor Patrick Stewart to play animated poop in 'The Emoji Movie'

Wednesday 18 January 20:25:40 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » Meet China's Sharp Sword, a stealth drone that can likely carry 2 tons of bombs

Wednesday 18 January 20:16:00 UTC 2017

China Sharp Sword stealth UCAV Lijian From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal It just won a technology prize, so China's pretty proud of it. The Sharp Sword won a big national technology award, showcasing China's secretive research into stealth drones. [Link]

Mashable » Vengeful girl used the plot of 'Finding Nemo' to prank a Tinder match

Wednesday 18 January 20:13:46 UTC 2017

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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google's Firebase Team Picks Up Twitter's Fabric

Wednesday 18 January 20:13:02 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Fans uncover the backstory for the next 'Legend of Zelda'

Wednesday 18 January 20:05:32 UTC 2017

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Mashable » SpaceX's most recent rocket landing looks so sci-fi in new photos

Wednesday 18 January 20:01:23 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34004%2fe151e4f5-f59f-4809-a1d6-0ac18f3605e6Feed-tw Feed-fb New photos released by SpaceX Wednesday show just how sci-fi their rocket landings really are. The back-lit images reveal the first stage of the Elon Musk-founded company's Falcon 9 rocket coming in for a landing on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 14.  SEE ALSO: SpaceX's breathtaking bullseye rocket landing in gifs The Falcon 9 landing came … [Link]

Slashdot » CIA Releases 13M Pages of Declassified Documents Online

Wednesday 18 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

About 13 million pages of declassified documents from the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have been released online. The records include UFO sightings and psychic experiments from the Stargate programme, which has long been of interest to conspiracy theorists. From a report on BBC: The move came after lengthy efforts from freedom of information advocates and a lawsuit against the … [Link]

Mashable » Hand-powered centrifuge costs only 20 cents, can diagnose diseases

Wednesday 18 January 19:59:02 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f34000%2fb29b68dc-31d4-4dad-aa03-a078bf7d3a4fFeed-tw Feed-fbManu Prakash, a professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, has developed a lifesaving tool that costs just 20 cents. The 'paperfuge' is a hand-powered ultralight centrifuge, inspired by one of the most basic of human toys – the whirliwig.  The invention can diagnose diseases like malaria and HIV within minutes without using electricity.  Read more…More about Whirligig, Manu Prakash, Paperfuge, Parasites, … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's a plan to turn bullfighting arenas into drone hubs

Wednesday 18 January 19:50:00 UTC 2017

Plaza Monumental de Barcelona Aviation No bull. Can we turn a bullfighting arena into a drone hub? Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Virtual march helps people with disabilities join the Women's March on Washington

Wednesday 18 January 19:46:44 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352173%2f61d1b4d9-49dc-470e-8a5b-a3c23ee7639eFeed-tw Feed-fbActivism isn't always accessible — and the Women's March on Washington is no exception.  For people who might not have the physical ability or stamina to join Saturday's massive public protest, disability activists created the Disability March — an online movement that allows people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to participate virtually in the event. SEE ALSO: How to get involved … [Link]

Mashable » Moth named after Donald Trump for uncanny resemblance

Wednesday 18 January 19:33:01 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352277%2f85b838f1-00e0-46a9-a57d-ad29325933a0Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat has a scaly-looking head of gold? Well, Donald Trump, of course… but also this moth. The Neopalpa donaldtrumpi, a new species of tiny moth, has been named after the president-elect due to the striking physical resemblance between the moth's yellow and white scales and Trump's hair. *giggles* SEE ALSO: New species of gibbon named after Star Wars character, and Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » Intense video shows man narrowly avoiding 4 moose on a snowy road

Wednesday 18 January 19:30:02 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33992%2f782e1ec1-a35e-424f-b9cf-953480cae27fFeed-tw Feed-fb Dash cam footage from a man driving on a snowy road in Canada captured an impressive near miss with four moose.  James Levesque was driving on Highway 631 in northern Ontario earlier this month when four moose abruptly appeared on the roadside. As Levesque approached, two of the moose took out towards the road, making it nearly impossible for him … [Link]

Mashable » 'Little Rascals' as Furious 7 is the next epic blockbuster

Wednesday 18 January 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33840%2f42f4aab3-5fb0-4e9b-aa75-e52c36b192aaFeed-tw Feed-fbThese little rascals are up to no good once again, but this time, it's more fast and more furious than before. The famous franchise meets the radical rascals in this new trailer mix.  To see the almost impeccable accuracy of the two trailers, watch the side-by-side comparison. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Bug Hall, Paul … [Link]

Popular Science » This soft robot hugs your heart to help keep it pumping

Wednesday 18 January 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Health It could help you survive heart failure About 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, meaning their hearts don't pump blood as well as they should. A squishy, air-powered robot might be able to help. [Link]

Mashable » Slack is about to get a lot less confusing with threaded messages

Wednesday 18 January 19:26:15 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352221%2fcdaa84e6-03d5-4946-b5ee-5e743f7ac6b5Feed-tw Feed-fbSlack just introduced a major update that promises to make conversations easier to follow.  The workplace messaging app introduced threaded conversations Wednesday, a feature the company says has long been one of its users' top requests. Set to roll out "over the next few days," threads allows users to reply directly to chats in nested conversations. SEE ALSO: How Slack makes … [Link]

Slashdot » Mozilla's New Logo Reminds Us that It Is, In Fact, a Web Firm

Wednesday 18 January 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Mozilla has a new logo. The company has ditched the world "ill" from the name with a colon and two slashes. From a report: Last year, Mozilla, the internet company best known for the Firefox browser, publicly started the rebranding process by opening the door to public feedback. With several options on display, Mozilla asked for comments and input from … [Link]

Mashable » The top adaptation differences in 'A Clockwork Orange'

Wednesday 18 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33864%2fc7c1058b-1811-4e28-8d49-8aaeef66c7cfFeed-tw Feed-fbStanley Kubrick's film isn't as faithful to the book by Anthony Burgess as we thought. Here are some of the major adaptation differences between the book and movie. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Books, Filmmaking, Film Industry, Films, and Film [Link]

Mashable » Fox News dominated election news — especially among Trump voters

Wednesday 18 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352208%2fd6c8508a-18e9-4cb1-af5d-84ab7e88b6fbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to campaign news, Donald Trump voters overwhelmingly point to Fox News as their leading source, according to a new survey released on Wednesday. The Pew Research Center asked voters to write in their main news sources during the election. Forty percent of Trump voters named Fox News, more than tripling the percent who named CNN, the next most … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Majority of primate species may vanish in next 25 to 50 years

Wednesday 18 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

The latest review of primate survival prospects shows that habitat loss from farming and human expansion is putting our closest evolutionary relatives at risk [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stretchy robotic suit reduces energy used to walk by 23 per cent

Wednesday 18 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

A lightweight textile exoskeleton that assists the leg muscles could be a boon for people who find it difficult to get around [Link]

Mashable » 'Pokémon Go' highlights efforts to solve the world's biggest problems at Davos

Wednesday 18 January 18:47:06 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351783%2f82bf5867-3c85-4ebf-87fe-30bfc317684cFeed-tw Feed-fbPeople attending the world's largest meeting of political and business leaders may meet some unexpected, lovable creatures this year — and for a good cause. At the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, The Pokémon Company and Niantic, developer of the hit mobile game Pokémon Go, have teamed up with nonprofit agency Project Everyone to create special PokéStops around the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Square E-commerce API brings Square Services to Third Party Systems

Wednesday 18 January 18:45:21 UTC 2017

Square, best known for its mobile payments hardware and software, has introduced an E-commerce API that allows third party POS systems to integrate with Square's payment processing services. The core benefit of the API is the single view of all payments, regardless of through what system or platform the payment was received. [Link]

Slashdot » The Problem With Google AMP

Wednesday 18 January 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Kyle Schreiber has raised some issues about Google's AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages), an open source project unveiled by the company in 2015 with which it aims to accelerate content on mobile devices. He writes on his blog: The largest complaint by far is that the URLs for AMP links differ from the canonical URLs for the same content, making sharing … [Link]

Popular Science » A new study explains the origin of mysterious 'fairy circles' in the desert

Wednesday 18 January 18:39:20 UTC 2017

Namibia fairy circle Environment These mystical rings may be created by termites Yet another debunking, this time with complex computer modeling! [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Intuit Uses OpenID 2.0 to Implement Single Sign On

Wednesday 18 January 18:26:31 UTC 2017

Single Sign On (SSO) is a mechanism that helps create the feeling of a single ecosystem across multiple services for the end user by sharing key elements of an identity. For customers, it is a delight, as it allows them to seamlessly log into multiple services with a single set of credentials. For the app, it is a conversion rather … [Link]

Mashable » Man dancing his heart out instantly becomes the best new meme

Wednesday 18 January 18:24:06 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33977%2f364c8ac9-1592-4ad1-91d5-de7c90b34a5cFeed-tw Feed-fbThe best part of any wedding is on the dance floor. Reddit's r/pics was recently blessed with this photo of a man, dancing his ass off with beer in hand at a wedding. "My friend went to a weddingSomeone took this. Enjoy, internet," the caption reads.  SEE ALSO: 16 Photoshop battles that ruled 2016 Oh boy, did the internet enjoy. Like … [Link]

Mashable » Rae Sremmurd's French weather report is a real crowd pleaser

Wednesday 18 January 18:23:03 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33954%2ffab4e94f-e249-4f02-8376-825519a035c5Feed-tw Feed-fbSlim Jxmmi and Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd are not good at delivering the weather. They are also our new favorite weathermen. The two showed up on French channel TMC to deliver the forecast for both France and (naturally) their hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. Even better, it's all dubbed over in French to ensure that no matter what language you speak, … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Lochte would really like to put his poor life decisions behind him

Wednesday 18 January 18:18:49 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33974%2ff0022e88-3cb2-45ad-9f48-d0f72a40ada1Feed-tw Feed-fbRemember the time last summer that Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte claimed he was robbed at gunpoint during a night out in Rio, and then it came out that he'd lied and, in fact, he and his Team USA swim buddies had vandalized a gas station, and as a result were made to serve suspensions and forfeit various awards, and ultimately … [Link]

Mashable » It's official, 2016 was Earth's warmest year on record

Wednesday 18 January 18:17:33 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33982%2f7ee4273b-1966-4d59-a671-8c5434a3d4e8Feed-tw Feed-fbThese animations show the dramatic rise in temperatures over time, with  16 of the 17 warmest years on record having occurred since 2000 Read more…More about Record Temperatures, Climate Research, Climate Science, Climate Change, and Global Warming [Link]

New Scientist – News » First evidence of dwarf galaxy merger boosts two cosmic theories

Wednesday 18 January 18:15:43 UTC 2017

Astronomers have found dwarf galaxies that seem about to merge, backing ideas about how large galaxies form and the scattered nature of dark matter [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mysterious fairy circles in Namibian desert explained at last

Wednesday 18 January 18:15:42 UTC 2017

Patterns in desert vegetation have been puzzling ecologists for years, but now it seems to have been finally cracked: both water and termites are at play [Link]

Mashable » The FAA just settled one of the biggest drone lawsuits ever

Wednesday 18 January 18:15:04 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351966%2f5d3e54b9-dc74-4b05-ae93-9ef2fb7941baFeed-tw Feed-fbThe website of SkyPan International features a slideshow of panoramic aerial photos taken over Chicago and New York City. But, gorgeous as they are, any of them taken by a drone may have cost the company a huge chunk of cash. The Federal Aviation Administration settled a lawsuit with SkyPan on Tuesday to the tune of $200,000 after alleging the company … [Link]

Mashable » New Pokémon are coming to 'Pokémon Go', datamine suggests

Wednesday 18 January 18:14:59 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352111%2fb1189210-c783-4e58-bfc4-81518ec482c3Feed-tw Feed-fbPokémon Go's latest update included some minor tweaks and changes to the popular mobile game, but dataminers also uncovered some new lines of code that suggest more second-generation Pokémon are approaching. The Silph Road looked through thousands of lines of code Wednesday to find information about upcoming Pokémon Go content and stumbled on some brand new mentions of gen-two Pokémon and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Angry Women' display powerful protest art during Trump's inauguration week

Wednesday 18 January 18:08:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33818%2f8a3fdeab-e31c-4669-ab08-e182b77c044bFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you angry? So are they. The Untitled Space gallery in New York City opened a powerful exhibition titled UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN on Tuesday, featuring the work of 80 female contemporary artists responding to the current social and political climate in America in light of the 2016 presidential election. Curated by gallery director and artist Indira Cesarine, the exhibit displays … [Link]

New Scientist – News » US army wants to fire swarm of weaponised drones from a missile

Wednesday 18 January 18:04:00 UTC 2017

A swarm of drones equipped with munitions could locate and attack targets after being released from a missile mid-flight, according to an army proposal [Link]

Mashable » Michelle Obama takes memorable final stroll through the 'People's House'

Wednesday 18 January 18:02:54 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352162%2f191b91a6-a315-4983-bc53-d18eab23e478Feed-tw Feed-fbMichelle Obama has two days left in the White House, and she's using them to make us cry. On Wednesday morning FLOTUS shared an adorable (and super sad) video on Twitter of her taking a final, memorable stroll through the place she called home for the last eight years. SEE ALSO: Let us now remember 11 of Michelle Obama's coolest moments … [Link]

Mashable » NBC just announced 'Will & Grace' is coming back, and we're screaming

Wednesday 18 January 18:02:20 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352168%2f53148fe6-4181-4556-81cc-f1efb2593a4aFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s back, honey! Will and Grace is officially returning to NBC for a 10-episode revival, the network announced Tuesday.  Stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally are all signed on to return, in addition to creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, who will once again executive produce and serve as showrunner on the series. James Burrows, who directed … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps will soon get you where you need to go, then help you park

Wednesday 18 January 18:01:01 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Japan To End Tourists' Toilet Trouble With Standardised Buttons

Wednesday 18 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association, a consortium of companies producing plumbing products has agreed to unify the iconography used on the often baffling control panels for Japanese toilets. From a report on The Guardian: Navigating the array of buttons on Japan's high-tech toilets can be a disconcerting experience for the uninitiated, who, expecting to hear a familiar flushing sound, … [Link]

Mashable » Congrats to this dog, who broke a Guinness World Record with his nearly 3-foot-long tail

Wednesday 18 January 17:54:14 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33958%2fc2f43913-4888-491a-bcf9-80815c938cd3Feed-tw Feed-fb Keon the Irish wolfhound now holds the Guinness World Record for longest tail on a dog, thanks to his massive 2.6-foot long tail, beating the previous record by about 1.7 inches. Guinness World Records visited the wolfhound and his owners at their home in Belgium to present Keon with his official certificate and to capture footage of the world's longest … [Link]

Mashable » Reddit plays nice and delivers lovely photos to newly-engaged couple

Wednesday 18 January 17:47:01 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33941%2fa8135fc6-4506-477f-b862-235487d50fdcFeed-tw Feed-fbReddit is usually a place for animal videos, disappointing safes and angry mobs, but every once in a while it is also a place for a great story. SEE ALSO: Redditors share portraits of their dogs posing majestically for the camera Amateur photographer JTran1 was walking through Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City when he saw a large group of … [Link]

Mashable » These 3 graphics explain 2016’s record warmth

Wednesday 18 January 17:34:52 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352094%2fbb1eec89-f8c1-4a2a-be2e-5c3a7293aa76Feed-tw Feed-fbClimate scientists around the world just announced that 2016 is the warmest year on record, beating out 2015 and 2014 for the dubious distinction.  The temperature milestone means that 16 of the 17 warmest years on record have now occurred since 2001, with each of the past three years setting global heat records.  SEE ALSO: 2016 sets 'terrifying' milestone as Earth's … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon says thousands are still using Samsung Note7, but they're about to get cut off

Wednesday 18 January 17:27:13 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352018%2f9c868b1c-75cf-4959-996c-db4b3084a8f9Feed-tw Feed-fbDespite repeated public notices from Samsung directing Galaxy Note7 users to return the recalled device, there are still large numbers of users on one of the biggest wireless carriers in the U.S. who refuse to let the beleaguered smartphone go.  SEE ALSO: Good news: Samsung reportedly knows what ruined the Galaxy Note7 According to a statement from Verizon, there are currently … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia Extends Edward Snowden's Asylum To 2020, To Offer Citizenship Next Year

Wednesday 18 January 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Whistleblower and former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has been allowed to remain in Russia for another three years and will next year qualify to apply for Russian citizenship. From a report on CNN: Edward Snowden's leave to remain in Russia has been extended until 2020, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has confirmed to CNN. Snowden, a former US … [Link]

Mashable » This is what a venture capitalist in deep, deep denial sounds like: Theranos backer Tim Draper

Wednesday 18 January 17:18:18 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352040%2f1dc74149-c54d-4b15-96a3-b59ead84add3Feed-tw Feed-fbThere was once a moment in time when Theranos was one of the most successful startups in the country—a blood-testing dynamo that would change medical science forever, improve the lives of millions of people, and make a hefty chunk of change for its investors.  Venture capitalist Tim Draper appears to still be living in that moment. If you haven't been keeping … [Link]

Mashable » Public mobilizes to save patron saint named Fanny Cornforth

Wednesday 18 January 17:03:12 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351725%2fa8b5f9a2-7d09-41e2-b1b6-cadc3d26ca8eFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — You've probably never heard of Fanny Cornforth. But, one group of women is campaigning to ensure she gets the recognition she deserves.   SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson want a very important statue erected in London Emily Turner — a writer and researcher — and Cornforth's biographer Kirsty Stonell-Walker are crowdfunding for two memorials for Cornforth, who's been … [Link]

Mashable » One 'SNL' star woke up in an unusual place after a wild cast party

Wednesday 18 January 16:55:02 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33970%2fb907e973-f13a-4187-a013-91c78c120a3dFeed-tw Feed-fb Live from New York, it's Aidy Bryant on the floor! The Saturday Night Live cast member stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to reminisce on some of her favorite sketches from the first half of the season and to dish on what happened at the elusive SNL writers' party. Bryant, who describes herself as a "goodie two shoes," told … [Link]

Mashable » Gabe Newell stokes the 'Half-Life 3' fire

Wednesday 18 January 16:51:54 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351875%2ff117cce8-55dc-4b42-ba2c-40a8f2ffc2ceFeed-tw Feed-fbGabe Newell, president and co-founder of Valve Corporation, participated in a Reddit AMA Tuesday, hinting at a brand new single player game and sharing other nuggets that we've highlighted below. Answering Redditors' questions, Newell confirmed Valve is working on at least one fully-fledged single player game. Newell also mentioned the existence of some "unannounced products" on the Source 2 engine and … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's proposed 2020 slogan is familiar because it's the exact tagline from 'The Purge: Election'

Wednesday 18 January 16:50:40 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352060%2f1b44cee9-d8c5-4e87-843f-9a6af927e263Feed-tw Feed-fbIt makes sense that the man who ran for President with the slogan "Make America Great Again" would pursue reelection with "Keep America Great." Unfortunately for Donald Trump, that slogan was already used in 2016 by the great folks behind The Purge: Election Year. SEE ALSO: The Obamas donated their swing set because the Trumps didn't want it "Get me my … [Link]

Mashable » This medical device eliminates the most painful thing about needles

Wednesday 18 January 16:47:53 UTC 2017

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Mashable » President Obama is peak dad in White House snow day photos

Wednesday 18 January 16:47:28 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33959%2fb57f323d-1c7b-4d89-9b35-a267ef097375Feed-tw Feed-fbWhite House photographer Pete Souza can't pick his favorite photo of President Obama, but he does have a favorite day on the job: a snowy Saturday in 2010. "Washington was under siege with snow," Souza wrote on Instagram Wednesday. "I slept in my office overnight, knowing I probably couldn't drive to the White House the next day." SEE ALSO: President Obama's … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'The Shining' perfectly understands your winter cabin fever

Wednesday 18 January 16:44:51 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351773%2fea6825f8-07be-4822-a3d7-7da2ece69d38Feed-tw Feed-fbFew books characterize the quiet isolation of winter quite as well as Stephen King's classic physiological thriller The Shining. The Shining tells the tale of a family — the struggling writer Jack, his wife Wendy and their psychic son Danny — stranded at a secluded hotel in the dead of winter. But soon, as Danny starts having visions of the mansion … [Link]

Mashable » Lexus’ new concept yacht will have you dreaming of summer

Wednesday 18 January 16:41:24 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33966%2fcbd3dc21-33ac-4432-bf04-e6e72fc500dcFeed-tw Feed-fbControlled almost entirely by touch-screen panels, this 42-foot concept yacht is straight from the future.  Read more…More about Luxury Yachts, Luxury Travel, Luxury, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

New Scientist – News » 2016 confirmed as the hottest year on record

Wednesday 18 January 16:41:00 UTC 2017

The global average temperature in 2016 was 1.1°C higher than pre-industrial levels and about 0.07°C higher than the previous record set in 2015 [Link]

Slashdot » Thousands of Note 7 Phones Still in Use On Verizon, All Non-911 Calls To Be Rerouted To Customer Service

Wednesday 18 January 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Thousands of Verizon customers continue to use the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, the carrier said. This despite the widely publicized recalls spurred by battery fire concerns and a software upgrade designed to kill the phone by preventing it from recharging. From a report: "In spite of our best efforts, there are still customers using the recalled phones who have not … [Link]

Mashable » 'Little Rascals' recut as 'Furious 7' will make your hearts race

Wednesday 18 January 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33854%2fc6db9dc2-51cb-4166-910d-af489007d41dFeed-tw Feed-fb These rascals race to new furious heights in an all new trailer mix episode. And this mash-up of these two beloved family-friendly action films could totally be the next blockbuster hit. To see the almost impeccable accuracy of the two trailers, watch the side-by-side comparison. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33953%2f6cefafd1-ddf3-4165-99dd-45b80d7ae644Lake freezes solid for first time in 21 … [Link]

Mashable » This playlist for Trump's inauguration will burn your ears off

Wednesday 18 January 16:19:01 UTC 2017

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Mashable » 23 incredible photos from Disney's 'Star Wars' cruise

Wednesday 18 January 16:16:31 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351490%2fd97a626c-7aac-439b-bc23-0b0a03fd1f16Feed-tw Feed-fbIt was the last full week before the Dark Times. Before the Trumpire.  But as the world held its breath, thousands of Star Wars fans from around the world had paid top dollar months ago to book a weeklong Star Wars-themed Caribbean cruise aboard Disney's equivalent of a Star Destroyer, the Fantasy — and they were going to have their fantasy … [Link]

Mashable » Lake freezes solid for first time in 21 years

Wednesday 18 January 16:15:27 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33953%2f6cefafd1-ddf3-4165-99dd-45b80d7ae644Feed-tw Feed-fb Ice skaters flocked to a new spot for the first time in more than 20 years: Trout Lake in a Vancouver park. A recent cold spell meant the lake was frozen solid and safe enough to skate and walk on for the first time since 1996.  But warmer weather this week means the January skate sessions were short-lived. At least … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres swears that Emma Stone stole her rightful part in 'La La Land'

Wednesday 18 January 16:11:10 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f352041%2fb3f1afac-1f67-48c1-8575-52fc08dd2d2eFeed-tw Feed-fbEllen is out for revenge. After shattering the record for most Golden Globes won by a movie, it seemed like the buzz surrounding La La Land couldn't be stronger. Everyone couldn't stop talking Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone — their chemistry, singing and dancing were out of this world. There was no one else who could've played these roles that well, … [Link]

Mashable » Kate Hudson and James Corden get some dance lessons from the cutest toddlers

Wednesday 18 January 16:08:36 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33950%2f5a1a3415-1b52-4b88-89fe-e0fcd1057b6bFeed-tw Feed-fb Toddlers are the masters of dancing like no one's watching, even if James Corden and Kate Hudson are in the room. A few spunky kids gave the two a dance lesson of a lifetime during "Toddlerography" on Tuesday night's Late Late Show with James Corden. To the tune of Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn," they twirled and rolled around a dance studio … [Link]

Mashable » How to get involved with the Women's March on Washington if you're not in D.C.

Wednesday 18 January 16:07:35 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351883%2f5e380294-2d4d-4ce5-9451-59a12246360eFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Women's March on Washington is set to be one of the largest acts of protest and solidarity the U.S. has seen in years — potentially decades — with up to 400,000 protesters expected to attend. And while many people won't be able to make it to the nation's capital to join the massive movement for equality, that doesn't mean they … [Link]

Mashable » Ashley Judd refuses to be bullied by online abuse in this defiant speech

Wednesday 18 January 16:00:47 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33870%2f5b114efa-9b80-4046-a7cc-a47fd9a20f38Feed-tw Feed-fb When Ashley Judd, an actress and humanitarian, tweeted in defense of her beloved Kentucky Wildcats during March Madness in 2015, she didn't expect it unleash a hateful cyber mob. Her mentions were quickly full of sexist slurs and tweets about rape.  SEE ALSO: How to avoid becoming the bully you hate on social media Judd already dealt with online abuse … [Link]

Slashdot » Ukraine's Power Outage Was a Cyber Attack, Says Power Supplier

Wednesday 18 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

A power blackout in Ukraine's capital Kiev last month was caused by a cyber attack and investigators are trying to trace other potentially infected computers and establish the source of the breach, utility Ukrenergo told Reuters on Wednesday. From the report: When the lights went out in northern Kiev on Dec. 17-18, power supplier Ukrenergo suspected a cyber attack and … [Link]

Mashable » Pictures of life-sized Donald Trump waxwork are bloody terrifying/mesmerizing

Wednesday 18 January 15:52:53 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351898%2f79cc951b-aaed-4639-952c-6a9a83a4dbf7Feed-tw Feed-fbMadame Tussauds in London has officially unveiled a life-sized waxwork of President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Friday.  SEE ALSO: This Donald Trump waxwork will send shivers down your spine Visitors can now explore a replica of the White House Oval Office with a quite impressive "fake Trump" standing besides the U.S. flag and pictures of his family sitting … [Link]

Mashable » A tiny robot that drives on the sidewalk could deliver your next Postmates order

Wednesday 18 January 15:46:37 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351905%2f2c6b72c8-a03c-4332-8466-9df79cfdb788Feed-tw Feed-fbForget drones. The latest delivery craze is on-the-ground robots — like the ones that will deliver your next order from Postmates.  Robots from Starship Technologies will deliver food to Postmates customers in Washington, D.C. and DoorDash customers in Redwood City, Calif. as part of a new pilot program announced Wednesday.   The robots — small, "droid-style" robots that roll along on … [Link]

Popular Science » Climate change might mean nicer weather in some places—but don't get too excited

Wednesday 18 January 15:41:56 UTC 2017

Outdoors From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Most parts of the country will want to spend less time outside While numerous climate studies in recent years have examined the influence of global warming on extreme weather events , there has been little attention directed at the… [Link]

Mashable » This emoji message instantly freezes some iPhones

Wednesday 18 January 15:39:10 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351696%2f594618be-e93d-45b1-b7ca-231e36d8c783Feed-tw Feed-fbBe careful out there, iPhone users: a simple three-character combination, when send as a message, can crash and freeze your friend's iPhone The trick, publicly unveiled on YouTube channel EverythingApplePro, does not work on every iPhone and is not that simple to pull off, but it works, with pretty nasty results.  SEE ALSO: This 5-second video will crash your iPhone The … [Link]

Mashable » Girl Scouts will march in the Inaugural Parade, disappointing some of their biggest fans

Wednesday 18 January 15:33:53 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351880%2f46a5c1b7-cd27-453c-9c13-41c029cf2f0fFeed-tw Feed-fbThe country's most radical cookie-selling organization is coming to Washington D.C. Last night, the Girl Scouts of the USA came under fire after the release of parade participants revealed that they would be marching at the inauguration. Critics and parents accused the organization of marching for a President who doesn't respect the rights or bodies of young women, or even the … [Link]

Mashable » 2016 sets 'terrifying' milestone as Earth's warmest year on record

Wednesday 18 January 15:32:05 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351878%2f33faa379-506c-4e7d-a372-7e7631656f3aFeed-tw Feed-fbLast year was Earth's warmest on record since at least 1880, two federal agencies announced Wednesday. Last year's global average surface temperature eclipsed previous highs set in 2014 and 2015. In fact, both NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found that 2016's temperatures exceeded all previous years since instrument records began 137 years ago, and that human-caused global … [Link]

Mashable » 6 tips to get through Trump's inauguration week that have helped me

Wednesday 18 January 15:30:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351091%2fa98f833f-a6d2-49bc-828b-75619b03e6a9Feed-tw Feed-fbWith Donald Trump officially being inaugurated this week, a lot of Americans are experiencing some presidential-anxiety.  There's nothing you can do to feel truly good about this, but I have come up with some tactics you can try to relieve the stress of it all.  1. Before getting out of bed, stretch out, take a deep breath, and then proceed to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Women’s access to birth control and abortion fading under Trump

Wednesday 18 January 15:30:00 UTC 2017

There are ways for women to take back their reproductive rights – but they might have to go to Mexico [Link]

Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda teases brief 'Hamilton' return

Wednesday 18 January 15:25:20 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351804%2f83f63a61-3296-4151-9466-b4c4e107eac3Feed-tw Feed-fbLin-Manuel Miranda won't throw away another shot at playing his musical incarnation of Alexander Hamilton.  The Hamilton creator and original star tweeted on Tuesday that he would be honored to reprise his role for Oscar López Rivera, a Puerto Rican nationalist whose sentence was just commuted by President Obama. SEE ALSO: Obama commutes majority of Chelsea Manning's sentence Rivera was part … [Link]

Slashdot » Android Will Now Store Google Searches Offline and Deliver Them When You Get Signal

Wednesday 18 January 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Google is rolling out an update for its Android app that makes it easier to search on the web with an inconsistent internet connection. Users can make searches when offline and the Google app will store them, delivering the results later (with an optional notification) when the devices get signal again. From a report: As Google product manager Shekhar Sharad … [Link]

Mashable » VR porn now comes with smells

Wednesday 18 January 15:00:00 UTC 2017

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Mashable » New Google feature will change how you search forever

Wednesday 18 January 14:58:59 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351806%2fd697a6a9-d8a0-46c4-8492-b418cf984129Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle has introduced a potentially game-changing update for its Android app that provides offline features for its search results.  SEE ALSO: Google's biggest Android problem is also ruining emoji Searches made while offline will now be saved and automatically run as soon as the the device gets an internet connection again.  This is particularly useful when faced with a spotty or … [Link]

Mashable » How comments about women's 'ambition' cost an ad exec his job

Wednesday 18 January 14:57:26 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351836%2fc1153d1f-563e-484c-87c8-c732c9187ad3Feed-tw Feed-fbLast July, Kevin Roberts, then-chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi, was hosting a 50-person birthday dinner for his daughter-in-law at his home in the U.K.’s Lake District when he got a text message. An interview he’d given to Business Insider weeks before had hit the Internet. In it he commented that the gender debate in the advertising industry was “over” and that … [Link]

Mashable » Why Nintendo isn't interested in the digital arms race

Wednesday 18 January 14:53:37 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f350885%2f836cb8a4-09f4-4048-a73f-bb796bc32d3cFeed-tw Feed-fbHow do you know if one piece of technology is "better" than its competitors? For the well-read consumer, it usually comes down to sheer power numbers. Run down the list and it's all about resolution, frame rate, battery life, storage, pricing, etc. For gamers, it's also about what and how many titles you're getting. That's not to discount all the other … [Link]

Mashable » The unicorn latte looks too beautiful to drink

Wednesday 18 January 14:40:45 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33604%2f3f65b0e9-52ee-4ba7-93d2-ca0b6f204f78Feed-tw Feed-fbUnicorn lattes are the next rainbow bagel. A Brooklyn cafe called The End is responsible for creating this buzz-worthy beverage. But while the drink is called a latte, there is no actual coffee in it. SEE ALSO: Unicorn macarons are a thing now, and Instagrammers are losing it The End provided Mashable with their menu so we could see exactly what … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Plans To Add an Ebook Store To Windows 10

Wednesday 18 January 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft may have plans to give Windows 10 users the ability to purchase ebooks directly from the Windows Store. According to a report on MSPowerUser, Windows 10 Creators Update will feature a new book store interface that will support the purchase and viewing of books in the Microsoft Edge browser. The report claims that this feature will be coming to … [Link]

Mashable » Teen turns leg into Van Gogh painting to cope with self-harm

Wednesday 18 January 14:30:07 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351672%2f6a7c9274-0c04-472f-a3ef-3eaa8bc76fabFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A student recreated Vincent Van Gogh's iconic painting The Night Café on her leg to help her cope with self-harm and depression.  SEE ALSO: Instagram's new support tool could help people with mental illness 18-year-old Amelia Hall — a student at the University of Manchester — wanted to create a beautiful painting as way of dealing with thoughts of … [Link]

Mashable » People are dumping shared bikes in horrible piles

Wednesday 18 January 14:28:15 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351505%2f1891f0b3-eb7c-46ca-b35d-6d5290ebc77fFeed-tw Feed-fbThis is why we can't have nice things. In China, all of the bike-sharing providers operate in a similar way. Instead of requiring people to dock their bikes at a shared station, like what you see with New York's Citi Bike, the bikes in China don't need to be locked down. You find one with your app, ride it, and simply … [Link]

Mashable » While Trump goes off on an immediate vacation, Stephen Colbert goes off on a rant

Wednesday 18 January 14:18:40 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33935%2fa1c1e5f0-4d75-45b5-aa96-6d79b78a594cFeed-tw Feed-fb How is the next leader of the free world spending his first few days in office? By going on vacation, of course! While there are countless things to be outraged about, Stephen Colbert took the President-elect to task for this particular excess last night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. According to Trump, he doesn't "want to be signing … [Link]

Mashable » Severe burns can heal faster with this 3-D skin printer

Wednesday 18 January 14:15:54 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33934%2f292ef6e4-4b83-416e-a825-ec60913caa9fFeed-tw Feed-fbResearchers at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine have developed a method for using a modified printer that covers wounds with healthy skin cells.  The 3-D skin printer has undergone clinical trials on animals and is waiting on FDA approval to begin human trials.  Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Mashable Video, Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University, and Skin Printer [Link]

Mashable » Adorable puppy recovers after swallowing 8-inch kitchen knife

Wednesday 18 January 14:03:05 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351710%2f08c85de4-841c-413f-9aef-d1f069d1784aFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The bizarre range of items dogs are capable of consuming seems to be without limits. SEE ALSO: This tiny bird swallowed a pair of tweezers and the X-rays will haunt your dreams A Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Macie was recently given emergency surgery after she somehow managed to swallow an entire eight-inch long kitchen knife. “Macie was making a … [Link]

Slashdot » One in Five of Us May 'Hear' Flashes of Light

Wednesday 18 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

One in five people is affected by a synaesthesia-like phenomenon in which visual movements or flashes of light are "heard" as faint sounds, according to scientists. From a report on The Guardian: The findings suggest that far more people than initially thought experience some form of sensory cross-wiring — which could explain the appeal of flashing musical baby toys and … [Link]

Mashable » 5 'Game of Thrones' spinoff ideas we'd love to see

Wednesday 18 January 13:57:10 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351451%2fc9105fba-9cab-49b2-a29c-f64674db9704Feed-tw Feed-fbWe’re all in denial about the impending end of Game of Thrones — including HBO boss Casey Bloys, who recently told reporters that the premium cable network is exploring a possible spinoff or prequel series to keep us in Westeros after Thrones concludes its shortened seventh and eighth seasons. "It’s such a big property we would be foolish not to explore … [Link]

Mashable » 'A Clockwork Orange' has more adaptation differences than you'd imagine

Wednesday 18 January 13:53:43 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33873%2f1dc49219-f3d7-429a-96b5-dd74bcab7ac7Feed-tw Feed-fb The classic book, written by Anthony Burgess, was adapted for the screen and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film rose to critical acclaim but contained major thematic changes in the transition from page to screen. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33927%2fb6f607bd-a43c-4523-9af6-4d480997712cThis short film about a teenage mother is pure 'heartbreak' Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33932%2f47e6be64-f8dc-4a7c-8741-0bffcb0bc97aDog is not in the mood for owner's dumb … [Link]

Mashable » This short film about a teenage mother is pure 'heartbreak'

Wednesday 18 January 13:46:17 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33927%2fb6f607bd-a43c-4523-9af6-4d480997712cFeed-tw Feed-fb Get your tissues out, folks. This short film about a teenage mother will bring a tear to your eye. SEE ALSO: Prepare to get emotional over this new short film about opportunity Written and performed by Emmet Kirwan, Heartbreak tells the story of a young woman's struggle to cope with pregnancy and motherhood in Ireland — a country where abortion … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate scientists brace themselves for a Trump-led witch-hunt

Wednesday 18 January 13:30:00 UTC 2017

Trump can now target scientists he doesn't like using archaic laws. Here's how they can fight back [Link]

Mashable » Turns out that Donald Trump doesn't really like Twitter — and it's the media's fault

Wednesday 18 January 13:27:05 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351685%2fc107ba0f-160e-4fc7-9d8c-fdff98d6ddb5Feed-tw Feed-fbWho would have thought that President-elect Donald Trump, who has made headlines with his rants, fights, spelling errors and wrong mentions on Twitter actually dislikes the social network?  SEE ALSO: After Trump's comments, the wrong John Lewis is getting buried in tweets It would seem like biting the hand that feeds you, considering that he has 20 million followers. But that's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Flawed hunt for flight MH370 shows need for new tracking system

Wednesday 18 January 13:25:00 UTC 2017

The troubled search for the Malaysian airliner that vanished in 2014 highlights the need for better technology and coordination, says Paul Marks [Link]

Mashable » Mum's blog about son's autism is challenging perceptions one post at a time

Wednesday 18 January 13:23:27 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351628%2f1552a48a-dd79-4a4e-80d1-12a1eb6d1ca4Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The mother of an autistic child is challenging people's perceptions of the reality of living with autism through her blog.  Nicole Duggan from Cork, Ireland, created her blog two weeks ago to write about her son's journey since being diagnosed with autism and to raise awareness about the condition.  Since then, she's gained almost 2,000 followers and words of … [Link]

Mashable » Dog is not in the mood for owner's dumb Snapchat, thanks

Wednesday 18 January 13:03:06 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33932%2f47e6be64-f8dc-4a7c-8741-0bffcb0bc97aFeed-tw Feed-fb Even dogs care about how they look on the internet. Take this pup, for example, who just isn't the mood for his owner and his  camera. He's simply enjoying a nice rest when all of a sudden his owner flashes a camera in his face with no warning (and without any time for him to put on his dog makeup) … [Link]

Slashdot » Dutch Developer Added Backdoor To Websites He Built, Phished Over 20,000 Users

Wednesday 18 January 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BleepingComputer: A Dutch developer illegally accessed the accounts of over 20,000 users after he allegedly collected their login information via backdoors installed on websites he built. According to an official statement, Dutch police officials are now in the process of notifying these victims about the crook's actions. The hacker, yet to be named … [Link]

Mashable » Google+ isn't dead and these are the people still using it the most

Wednesday 18 January 12:59:21 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351236%2f8642b1b8-8467-475c-9400-723e257e9d06Feed-tw Feed-fbFor many, Google+ may still be seen as the punchline to jokes about failed social networks, but the Google product still has a large and loyal following — just not necessarily among the groups you might think. And, for better or worse, Google is still invested in supporting the network and its users. The company announced Tuesday that it's officially phasing … [Link]

Mashable » Cops carry a pregnant woman to the hospital after walking 6 miles in snow, win hearts

Wednesday 18 January 12:55:21 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351627%2f9894202d-a321-4df3-9e26-9dbf544b683fFeed-tw Feed-fbIn an act of sheer kindness, six policemen in India's northern hill town of Shimla walked 10 kilometers (6 miles) through heavy snow carrying a pregnant woman on their shoulders, the Times News Network reported.  SEE ALSO: 15 mesmerizing photos capture Kashmir's first snowfall of the season 23-year-old Kamini, a resident of Bhont village, had slipped into labor on the evening … [Link]

New Scientist – News » First baby born using 3-parent technique to treat infertility

Wednesday 18 January 12:51:54 UTC 2017

These are the first photos of a girl born in Kiev who was made using a mitochondrial replacement technique to get around her mother’s infertility problems [Link]

Mashable » Luna Lovegood actress explains why she's distancing herself from 'Harry Potter'

Wednesday 18 January 12:39:28 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351679%2ff09e026e-137e-49c2-b710-7606133f2ff2Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — What happens to actors after they've appeared in a massive global franchise like Harry Potter? SEE ALSO: Luna Lovegood reveals her Patronus on Twitter, and she's not happy Obviously a lot of the adult actors in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's magical books series already had established careers, but many of series' main roles were filled by children … [Link]

Mashable » Bride fulfils her dream by cruising to her wedding in a tractor

Wednesday 18 January 12:27:46 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33790%2f8d3f38e2-3a52-4703-96a0-c462c8b579bdFeed-tw Feed-fbThe traditional luxury wedding car just wasn't going to cut if for this Irish bride.  As Aisling Graham (formerly 'McCarey') was getting her hair done on the morning of her wedding she heard a comforting and familiar sound rumbling up the street. SEE ALSO: Groomsmen dress up as McDonalds' menu items for the yummiest wedding party ever "As I was putting … [Link]

Mashable » 'Message in a bottle' found 9,000 miles away with a tech twist

Wednesday 18 January 11:51:06 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351591%2fc8f3190c-ad29-4940-a553-f37b225601fcFeed-tw Feed-fbFinding a message in a bottle is every romantic's dream and it recently happened IRL for one woman on a Scottish island.  Rhoda Meek, who lives in Tiree in the inner Hebrides, was alerted by a friend that one of those special messages had came ashore.  SEE ALSO: These vibrating smart jeans double as a GPS system She went to investigate … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Thoughtful Machine Learning with Python – $18.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Wednesday 18 January 11:26:39 UTC 2017

Get "Thoughtful Machine Learning with Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-01-19 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » This footballer's ecstatic reaction to a goal is a thing of beauty

Wednesday 18 January 11:11:12 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33923%2f9b781500-74ab-4447-b34a-1d26d7363982Feed-tw Feed-fb If anyone ever asks you to gauge your excitement using the popular "on a scale of 1-10" method, just cast your mind back to Rio Ferdinand's expression in the video above. Because that is, without a shadow of a doubt, what a 10 looks like. SEE ALSO: Watch this 17 year old perform jaw-dropping soccer tricks The object of Ferdinand's … [Link]

Mashable » Governor orders subway train redesign, because he thought it looked like a cricket

Wednesday 18 January 11:07:51 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351564%2fa3f7d635-e756-4a32-b0ae-90bfc5fd66acFeed-tw Feed-fbJakarta’s 9.6 million people will soon welcome the city's first subway train system — but not before the trains get a design overhaul. The reason? Governors thought the train looked "too much like a cricket." SEE ALSO: All NYC subways stations will finally have Wi-Fi and cell service The city's acting governor Sumarsono was reportedly dissatisfied with the insect-like face of … [Link]

Mashable » A month after delivery boy's murder, Flipkart launches new SOS feature

Wednesday 18 January 11:03:45 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351562%2fa2d09ecd-a58a-42e6-8ee5-0fa1e8360cbaFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon’s India rival, Flipkart, has launched Project Nanjunda, a unique safety initiative for its delivery boys — the backbone of any ecommerce business. SEE ALSO: India's 'bigger than Amazon' online retailer Flipkart gets its third new CEO in 12 months Flipkart field execs, also known as Wishmasters, will now have access to an SOS button on their mobile app. It can … [Link]

Mashable » Japan is trying to help clueless tourists figure out their high-tech toilets

Wednesday 18 January 10:50:49 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351528%2f52c564c7-b3b9-4d5e-8cb7-8c6415c8befbFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are toilets, and then there are Japanese toilets. Often more sophisticated than their western counterparts, even public toilets come with various features such as heated  seats, in-built bidets and some even play you music. SEE ALSO: NYC toilets are rated by poop emoji on this Instagram Tourists are often unable to understand the many controls, finding going to the toilet … [Link]

Mashable » India can't stop talking about this startup CEO's passionate speech to employees

Wednesday 18 January 10:48:38 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33913%2fb2da1505-5982-4063-8df7-68cb0b241bb6Feed-tw Feed-fb Leonardo DiCaprio's iconic boss speech to employees as businessman Jordan Belfort in 'The Wolf of Wall Street' has got its own real life rendition — and people are not sure if they want such behavior from a CEO just yet.  SEE ALSO: India's largest mobile wallet app Paytm gets regulatory nod to operate its own Payments Bank A private address … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what Ben Affleck has to say about the 'Sad Affleck' meme

Wednesday 18 January 10:45:49 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33920%2f124486c3-f9b2-4300-9182-ce22156d03f2Feed-tw Feed-fb They say any publicity is good publicity, but "Sad Affleck" — the viral video of Ben Affleck looking gloomy in a post-Batman v Superman junket — might not be the best example of that rule. The original edit, which coupled Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" with a slow zoom on Affleck's face, wracked up over 20 million views … [Link]

Mashable » Bangkok will hold its first gay pride parade in 11 years

Wednesday 18 January 10:38:50 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351307%2fb12495e5-99de-4444-84f6-8a93ab5f6b93Feed-tw Feed-fbBangkok will hold its first gay pride parade later this year, a long 11 years after its last. While Thailand has held a pride event each year in the island of Phuket, the pride parade coming back to the capital is a show of unity for the local LGBTQ community, one of the organisers said. SEE ALSO: George Michael helped a … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung may have 'leaked' its Galaxy S8, and boy does it look gorgeous

Wednesday 18 January 10:29:58 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351520%2fe09945ef-65ae-477d-aaf0-13a9e3e70205Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a couple of things we can guess about Samsung's upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8, but there's very little in terms of actual, official info.  However, Samsung's own display-making arm, Samsung Display, may have been leaking the Galaxy S8's looks for days now, right in front of our eyes — on its official YouTube channel.  In a series of videos touting … [Link]

Slashdot » Low-Cost Android One Phones Coming To The US, Says Report

Wednesday 18 January 10:00:00 UTC 2017

The Android One platform is a program designed by Google to provide budget-friendly Android smartphones to developing markets. The phones are attractive because they contain no bloatware, competing services, and a lack of software and security updates — the stuff that most low-end smartphones contain. According to a report from The Information, the program is about to make its way … [Link]

Mashable » 'Even stray dogs have a right to live': India's Supreme Court rules

Wednesday 18 January 9:22:27 UTC 2017

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Mashable » 'This Is Us' gives us a standalone episode that still breaks our hearts

Wednesday 18 January 9:06:44 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351529%2fd8c89939-c5d1-44a4-a55b-4945626e707dFeed-tw Feed-fbThis recap contains spoilers for This Is Us Season 1, episode 12, titled "The Big Day." After the many developments of last week's episode, this week's installment takes place wholly in the past, transporting us back to the day that Jack, Rebecca, Kevin, Kate and Randall became a family. Rebecca has pregnancy brain As this week’s episode begins, Rebecca is so … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime Video might soon be playing on trains in India

Wednesday 18 January 8:34:48 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351417%2f525e7099-7ed7-47c8-8615-505897e4f6beFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon Prime is going all out to capture the online video streaming market in India.  After its high-octane launch in the country late last year that saw it tie-up with big-ticket local content creators, Amazon is now in talks with Indian Railways for distribution of its Prime Video services in luxury trains, the Economic Times reported. SEE ALSO: Netflix gears up … [Link]

Mashable » One of baseball's most unpopular players is thriving in retirement

Wednesday 18 January 8:22:44 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351180%2f00142767-2922-4a36-a673-19afd02c179cFeed-tw Feed-fbFormer MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez will host a CNBC show called "Back in the Game," which chronicles the financial woes of ex-athletes struggling to navigate life after their playing days, according to multiple reports.  And if you've been following A-Rod since his playing career ended last year, you know he is the most ironic choice to host this show, because A-Rod … [Link]

Mashable » Clint Eastwood's son might be in trouble for his Down Under shenanigans

Wednesday 18 January 7:19:04 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351375%2feb43ca2e-37fd-4259-8ae2-241858bb0627Feed-tw Feed-fbScott Eastwood, the son of actor-director Clint Eastwood, made waves with an Instagram video which shows him diving off a cliff in Australia. The younger Eastwood is in Sydney filming an upcoming installment of Pacific Rim, and had a day off from shooting. SEE ALSO: Meanwhile, Australia's discussing which animal's most likely to kill you The only problem is that particular … [Link]

Mashable » Videos of starving sun bears in a zoo begging for food spark outrage

Wednesday 18 January 7:13:35 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351612%2fb57527ed-57e3-443e-b800-1f9bd70e6aefFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: This post contains graphic and upsetting videos. Gaunt sun bears in an Indonesia zoo, so hungry they've taken to begging visitors for food and eating their own faeces, have been captured on video by animal rights activists. Footage shot by the Scorpion Wildlife Trade Monitoring Group showed several emaciated bears at a zoo in the Indonesian city of Bandung. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Please enjoy Russell Crowe's perfectly zen smartphone photography

Wednesday 18 January 7:10:20 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33911%2ff196acf8-d64e-4a2c-a161-22392b5c17f1Feed-tw Feed-fbCelebrity Twitter is usually a parade of promotional tweets and ab shots, but not so for our dear, beloved Russell Crowe. Russ may be a Hollywood star, but you guys, he's got poetry in his heart. Put simply, Crowe seems to be an avid phone photographer and it's amazing. He was the front man of late, lamented band, 30 Odd Foot … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Is Making New Robots That Can Control Themselves

Wednesday 18 January 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: NASA wants humans and robots to work together as teams. To ensure that, the space agency's autonomous robotics group is currently developing new technology to improve how humans explore the solar system, and how robots can help. When NASA began working with remotely operated robots several years ago, Fong said the scientists … [Link]

Mashable » Octavia Spencer bought out a whole cinema so families could see 'Hidden Figures'

Wednesday 18 January 6:23:19 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351331%2f99693738-eb4b-4d4e-8489-2f7ea9db2660Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s well known that films can influence the hopes and dreams of future generations. Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer just put her money where her mouth is, when it comes to inspiring tomorrow's greats. The Hidden Figures star took to Instagram recently, letting her fans know that she'd joined in on the effort to send disadvantaged communities to see the film for … [Link]

Mashable » Meanwhile, Australia's discussing which animal is most likely to kill you

Wednesday 18 January 5:51:57 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351289%2f13145621-06d6-43d3-b993-2580b20e387aFeed-tw Feed-fbBeing murdered by animals is one of Australia's top national obsessions. Specifically, Aussies enjoy discussing which animal is the best at murdering. It's not hard to see why. The country is one big, dirt-covered homicide party. That said, it seems Australia's most prolific killers aren't getting the credit they deserve. SEE ALSO: Oh nothing, just a terrifying snake eating another freaking … [Link]

Mashable » 'Sad Dogs Outside Shops' Facebook page is a must-follow for pupper lovers

Wednesday 18 January 5:07:12 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351316%2febb26634-650a-4c86-ae8f-fc570110f2c2Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s something really endearing about sad-looking dogs waiting for their owner outside a shop. There they are. Tied up and waiting for their owners to return, while you contemplate patting them to help them with their separation anxiety. SEE ALSO: Happy pups take owner for a joyous snowboarding ride in a winter wonderland Now there's an Instagram and Facebook page called … [Link]

Mashable » Sassy Zuckerberg touts Facebook's power to defend Oculus in court

Wednesday 18 January 4:37:57 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351097%2fa719302d-4da4-49e2-99ae-d3c1acba7a35Feed-tw Feed-fbTuesday was a serious day in the life of Mark Zuckerberg.  So serious, he wore a suit. SEE ALSO: Facebook spent even more on Oculus than everyone realizes The CEO of Facebook ditched his usual ensemble of a gray t-shirt and jeans for a suit jacket and tie Tuesday to testify in court that his virtual reality company, Oculus, wasn't stolen … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand sibling's backyard 'Moana' mashup is beyond stunning

Wednesday 18 January 3:51:21 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33899%2fce2adc35-3712-4557-a8d0-b63ca67c8b75Feed-tw Feed-fb Leah Wolfgramm wasn't expecting much when she set up her iPhone to shoot a quick video of her band Resonate, singing a medley of songs from Disney's Moana. The rabid Disney fan of Samoan, Kiwi and Maori heritage, Wolfgramm and her bandmates (Tongan siblings Richard, Willliam and Moala) inspired by the film's focus on Polynesian culture. "We all came away … [Link]

Slashdot » AI Can Predict When Patients Will Die From Heart Failure 'With 80% Accuracy'

Wednesday 18 January 3:30:00 UTC 2017

New submitter drunkdrone quotes a report from International Business Times: Scientists say they have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) program that is capable of predicting when patients with a serious heart disorder will die with an 80% accuracy rate. Researchers from the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) believe the software will allow doctors to better treat patients with … [Link]

Mashable » Chuck E. Cheese goes to Wall Street: $1 billion IPO reportedly in the works

Wednesday 18 January 3:25:19 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351163%2fda039a66-3e06-4426-8dac-9b21ee6a657eFeed-tw Feed-fbStep aside, Snapchat: Wall Street's hottest new unicorn caters to an even younger user base and prefers animatronic rock-star rats to simpering puppy filters.   Reuters reports that Chuck E. Cheese's may be headed from the ball pit to the trading floor with a public offering that would value the chain at more than $1 billion. SEE ALSO: The Chuck E. … [Link]

Mashable » Red panda cub is very attached to a fluffy toy that looks just like her

Wednesday 18 January 2:41:07 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351242%2fc7620857-0748-4a78-95e0-3bba5edae973Feed-tw Feed-fbThis is Maiya. She's a two-month-old red panda cub who recently suffered a neck injury while being carried in her mother's mouth.  While being cared for by Tamara Gillies of Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, Maiya's become quite close with a soft red panda toy, holding on to it tight while feeding and sleeping.  Yes, it's adorable. SEE ALSO: Send hugs … [Link]

Mashable » Buzzkill Google: Don't play your music so loud if you don't like audio issues

Wednesday 18 January 2:28:33 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f350661%2fcd1e169e-7d8c-4ef9-971a-48e44dffd4baFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Google Pixel hit its first road bump early on as some users complained their devices were plagued with poor sound quality when the audio was was jacked to the highest level. When Redditor Mark "badmark" Buckman posted a video showcasing the issue while using the Perfect Piano app in December, the internet took notice.  After some in-house testing at Mashable … [Link]

Mashable » Crowdfunding effort might just bring back the billboard racists helped remove

Wednesday 18 January 2:07:45 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33896%2f935da1ca-494f-46a2-87c3-61bce3f79623Feed-tw Feed-fbA crowdfunding campaign hopes to reinstall an Australia Day billboard that was taken down after the company behind it received threats. The digital billboard featured two young girls in hijabs with an Australian flag, and advertised the local government's upcoming Australia Day celebrations in Melbourne on Jan. 26.  Launched Wednesday, the campaign on GoFundMe has received more than A$14,000 ($10,561) in … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Maps Starts Showing Parking Availability For Some Users

Wednesday 18 January 2:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Back in August, Cody found strings in his teardown of Google Maps v9.34 beta that hinted at an upcoming display of parking difficulty. The option may have crept up for some users since then, but now we have our first glance into how the feature will work since it has started … [Link]

Mashable » 'Beer yoga' is a thing, now, and it's going international because, well, 'Beer Yoga'

Wednesday 18 January 1:47:47 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Watching corn pop in super slow-mo is more satisfying than you know

Wednesday 18 January 1:37:58 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f33895%2f6ad79c99-15f5-4175-9917-a28e5059cebdFeed-tw Feed-fb Everything is more interesting in slow motion. That's not an opinion, it's a straight up fact. YouTubers, Warped Perception, have just proved as much with a masterpiece of elegance: Corn popping in slow-mo. On the subject of YouTube's ongoing fascination with slow motion footage, Warped's Matt Mikka has some theories. "I believe that slow motion and ultra slow motion videos … [Link]

Slashdot » US Antitrust Agency Sues Qualcomm Over Patent Licensing

Wednesday 18 January 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Qualcomm shares have plunged after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the company on Tuesday, accusing the company of using "anticompetitive" tactics to maintain its monopoly on a key semiconductor used in mobile phones. Reuters reports: The FTC, which works with the Justice Department to enforce antitrust law, said that San Diego-based Qualcomm used its dominant position … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter has a new feature for mourning Vine fans

Wednesday 18 January 0:59:06 UTC 2017

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Mashable » There's a club night especially for people over 40 and it's a dream

Wednesday 18 January 0:55:55 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351204%2fc9e5a3b9-4e56-4e72-94b3-5bc132e02b8eFeed-tw Feed-fbMaybe you can't stand young people in clubs and bars anymore. Maybe even less so their damn modern music.  Fear not! There's now there's a club night in Sydney, Australia, called 40up and it has a higher-than-usual age requirement. Sounds dreamy. SEE ALSO: Let this 94-year-old gym junkie be your 2017 fitness fairy godmother "The whole idea is that you can't … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T Shuts Down 2G Network, Ends Cellular Connectivity For Original iPhone

Wednesday 18 January 0:45:00 UTC 2017

ATT yesterday announced that its 2G wireless network was officially shut down on January 1, 2017. Since the network is no longer active, it means that, as the Verge points out, the original first-generation iPhone (also known as the iPhone 2G) will no longer receive cellular service from ATT's network. If you still happen to use an iPhone 2G, it … [Link]

Mashable » As service closes, Viners send off their final farewells

Wednesday 18 January 0:34:56 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351206%2f5e05aa80-6c37-4b87-8b54-bd46df1677cdFeed-tw Feed-fbThe time has come: Tuesday marks the end of Vine as we know it. As the app transforms into Vine Camera, leaving those punchy 6-second videos behind, many of its biggest stars and fans are sharing one last good-bye.  SEE ALSO: The 5 most dramatic moments for Team Internet in 2016 There were heartfelt words, sometimes tears and, as always, a … [Link]

Mashable » LG's going above and beyond to make sure its next phone doesn't explode

Wednesday 18 January 0:32:15 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351038%2f3f4a4e67-e93c-427d-a24c-2993890046b5Feed-tw Feed-fbThis year's must-have smartphone feature isn't a higher resolution screen, faster processor or better camera. It's a battery that won't explode. After failing spectacularly with its modular G5, LG's reportedly gone back to the drawing board and will introduce its next flagship phone, presumably the G6, at Mobile World Congress next month. SEE ALSO: We might finally be getting an explosion-proof … [Link]

Popular Science » A female shark had a bunch of babies without male contact

Wednesday 18 January 0:27:37 UTC 2017

Animals It's not the first time a female animal has taken matters into her own fins A female shark had babies without any sperm, which isn't as weird as it sounds… [Link]

Mashable » Twitter roasts MLB player for mansplaining birth control to Jessica Chastain

Wednesday 18 January 0:24:55 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Blockchain Technology Could Save Banks $12 Billion a Year

Wednesday 18 January 0:05:00 UTC 2017

Mickeycaskill quotes a report from Silicon.co.uk: Accenture research has found Blockchain technology has the potential to reduce infrastructure costs by an average of 30 percent for eight of the world's ten biggest banks. That equates to annual cost savings of $8-12 billion. The findings of the "Banking on Blockchain: A Value Analysis for Investment Banks" report are based on an … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the difference between Chelsea Manning's case and Edward Snowden's

Wednesday 18 January 0:02:28 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f351127%2f81b23edc-396f-4888-a694-61f8098c89aaFeed-tw Feed-fbWith the stunning news that a bulk of Chelsea Manning's remaining sentence has been commuted by President Obama, there's an obvious question in the air about that other infamous leaker of government document troves, Edward Snowden.  Mainly: Why grant mercy to Chelsea Manning, but not Edward Snowden? SEE ALSO: Obama commutes majority of Chelsea Manning's sentence It's easy to conflate the … [Link]

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