John Gordon Ross

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

Slashdot » Tesla Sues Former Autopilot Executive For Allegedly Stealing Secrets, Poaching Coworkers

Thursday 26 January 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Tesla has filed a lawsuit Thursday against its former director of Autopilot Programs, Sterling Anderson, for breach of contract. The company alleges Anderson took proprietary information about the Autopilot program and recruited fellow Tesla employees to work with him at another autonomous driving company. In addition, the lawsuit names the former head of Google's autonomous car project, Chris Urmson, as … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: CAD.ai, EHRI, Ampache, Tago, ChatPirate

Thursday 26 January 22:55:42 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 » Yarn shop that attacked 'vile' Pussyhat Project is getting flooded with bad Yelp reviews

Thursday 26 January 22:50:47 UTC 2017

It’s starting to unravel for a Tennessee yarn store. After The Joy of Knitting owner Elizabeth Poe went after Women's March supporters in a Facebook post Tuesday, the store got a thrashing from "nasty women" everywhere. Poe revealed her true feelings about the march and women's movement, saying in the post, "The vulgarity, vile and evilness of this movement is absolutely … [Link]

Mashable » President Trump is destroying Twitter

Thursday 26 January 22:50:17 UTC 2017

President Trump has taken control of Twitter, wrenching the wheel, leading the dialogue, and steering it into almost certain disaster. And he won’t let go.  For someone who supposedly doesn’t like Twitter very much Trump's obsessed with it. So are plenty of other people, but they’re not the president of the United States. Most of their tweets don’t matter. At least, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The world just ticked a bit closer to Doomsday thanks to Trump

Thursday 26 January 22:41:24 UTC 2017

Donald Trump's first days as US president confirms our choice to move the symbolic Doomsday clock forward, says Raymond Pierrehumbert [Link]

Mashable » The Glitoris is the shining beacon of pleasure we need

Thursday 26 January 22:40:04 UTC 2017

People have been making penis art for an eternity, but finally one artist is giving the clitoris its due.  Australian artist Alli Sebastian Wolf has created “The Glitoris,” which is exactly what it sounds like a: a giant, glittery clit.  The striking work is a 100:1 scale model of one of humanity’s most elusive organs. Wolf crafted it from foam, lycra … [Link]

Slashdot » First Human-Pig 'Chimera' Created in Milestone Study

Thursday 26 January 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Scientists have created a human-pig hybrid in a milestone study that raises the prospect of being able to grow human organs inside animals for use in transplants. From a report: It marks the first time that embryos combining two large, distantly-related species have been produced. The creation of this so-called chimera — named after the cross-species beast of Greek mythology … [Link]

Mashable » What this NFL player put on Facebook Live cost him $10,000 and now he's very sorry

Thursday 26 January 22:26:41 UTC 2017

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is back with his latest Facebook Live video, but it likely won't cause an uproar like his last one. After Pittsburgh's NFL Divisional Playoff win early this month, Brown used Facebook to livestream the team's locker room post-game celebration, which included head coach Mike Tomlin calling the New England Patriots "those assholes." Tomlin apologized, the … [Link]

Popular Science » People are bad at taking over from autonomous cars

Thursday 26 January 22:20:00 UTC 2017

Cars New study offers human understanding for autonomous hand offs People are bad at responding to prompts to take over an autonomous car. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » 3D-printed sex organs help blind students learn about sexual health

Thursday 26 January 22:14:59 UTC 2017

3D-printing technology is letting blind students experience comprehensive, accessible sex ed for the first time ever. Advocates and researchers collaborated to create more than 18 3D figures that model sex organs during a various states of arousal. They range from a flaccid penis to a dilated vaginal opening, allowing students to "feel" their way though sexual health lessons. SEE ALSO: 5 … [Link]

Mashable » Taking underwater photos with your iPhone just got way easier

Thursday 26 January 22:03:52 UTC 2017

The specially designed 'Lenzo' iPhone case lets you take high quality underwater pictures right from your phone. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Camera Lenses, Camera Lens, and Lens [Link]

Slashdot » Customer Feedback Surveys Could Be Considered Harmful

Thursday 26 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Longtime Slashdot reader Stunt Pope writes: Customer Feedback surveys are now near-ubiquitous, subjecting us all to near-Black Mirror-esque pursuit to "rate your experience" for everything from going to the bank to ordering a pizza. Thanks to The Curse of Goodhart's Law, all of these surveys are beyond useless and even damaging. Mark Jeftovic writes in a blog post: "The shop/hire-rate-reward … [Link]

Mashable » A look at the mundane jobs that would suck in the Pokemon world

Thursday 26 January 21:54:58 UTC 2017

If you think about it, not everyone could have been a trainer in the Pokemon universe. If every single person had tried to be the very best like no one ever was, that society would have stopped functioning. Basic infrastructure would have broken down. Dorkly digs deeper into this idea by giving us a closer look at the average, every … [Link]

Mashable » Google's moonshots appear not so crazy now as company proves its worth beyond mobile ads

Thursday 26 January 21:53:02 UTC 2017

Search, clicks and views aren't everything for Google anymore.  Alphabet, the technology giant formerly known as Google, still makes majority of its revenue from ads, but it's starting to build big gains elsewhere.  SEE ALSO: Google's PR team penned the mother of all replies Google reported $3.7 billion in other revenue, including hardware and leaving out advertising, for the fourth quarter … [Link]

Mashable » Cops ask owner to claim 5-pound bag of weed

Thursday 26 January 21:49:28 UTC 2017

The cops are just trying to get a 5-pound bag of weed back to its rightful owner. Nothing fishy here.   The Columbus, Indiana Police Department posted a photo and plea to Twitter on Tuesday asking for the owner of 5.5 pounds of marijuana to kindly come forward and claim their weed.  SEE ALSO: Police want to know if anyone lost … [Link]

Mashable » Sassy robot trolls the internet by beating the 'I am not a robot' test

Thursday 26 January 21:46:59 UTC 2017

We're sure you are familiar with the "I'm not a robot" captcha prompt that often comes up when visiting certain sites.  What we you may not realize is that there are robots out there that are completely able to click that button and who feel discriminated by this test designed to weed them out, to make them feel unworthy of … [Link]

Mashable » What one 'Supergirl' story arc taught me about coming out

Thursday 26 January 21:44:59 UTC 2017

No one tells you how to come out. There’s no guidebook that details exactly what you should say, no song that accurately sums up how you should feel and no television show that allows you to look at a character and say, “this is my journey." Or at least I never thought there was, until this season of Supergirl. That’s not … [Link]

Mashable » Cats are the stars of the cuddliest and most delightfully random NBA meme yet

Thursday 26 January 21:41:28 UTC 2017

Every so often, when the stars align just right in the beautifully goofy universe that is the NBA internet, a particular team's fan base concocts a meme that becomes part rallying cry, part inside joke and part homage to their favorite squad.  There have certainly been some good ones in recent years. But the league has never seen a meme as … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter accounts form army in a digital resistance against Trump

Thursday 26 January 21:23:54 UTC 2017

President Trump's recent efforts to silence scientists on social media by imposing a gag order on administrations like the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA,) have already started to backfire. While Trump may have temporarily quieted several official accounts, his actions have inspired a digital rebellion across Twitter, and an army of mysterious accounts in the … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Dumps Personalized 'Trending Topics' After Backlash

Thursday 26 January 21:20:00 UTC 2017

As the company works to strengthen its reputation as a place for news and curb the spread of misinformation on the site, Facebook announced it has removed the personalized interest-based list of news topics on the right-hand side of your news feed. Now everyone in a geographic region will see the same trending topics. CNET reports: In addition to doing … [Link]

Popular Science » China's new microwave weapon can disable missiles and paralyze tanks

Thursday 26 January 21:19:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal An electronics-killing ray has a variety of uses in war. A weapon that uses microwaves to knock out electronic equipment wins a top Chinese science prize. [Link]

Mashable » Comic-book killers: New York Times nixes graphic novel bestseller list

Thursday 26 January 21:16:01 UTC 2017

The paper of record just delivered a major snub to millions of graphic novel, comics and manga readers.  As of February 5, the New York Times will stop publishing its three "graphic book" bestseller lists (soft cover, hardcover and manga). The lists were first published in 2009. SEE ALSO: 'March' may be the most compelling Civil Rights story ever told The … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is giving longer videos a bump in your News Feed

Thursday 26 January 21:02:13 UTC 2017

Remember the days when we talked about how Facebook and Snapchat are competing for these things called views? Yes, we cared about the overall number of three-seconds versus one-millisecond of time people spent on the apps.  Forget about those meager numbers. Facebook wants your eyes to be glued for much longer than three seconds. Why? Television has more dollars.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » New leaked Galaxy S8 photos finally reveal its headphone jack status

Thursday 26 January 20:55:26 UTC 2017

Another day, another major Galaxy S8 leak. One day after The Guardian published an exhaustive look at Samsung's upcoming pair of flagships, noted leaker Evan Blass has come out with his own report on what the new S8 models will look like. And, not to be outdone, he has a new photo of the handsets, which appears to confirm several rumors. … [Link]

Mashable » Study shows dogs love reggae, my dudes

Thursday 26 January 20:53:19 UTC 2017

Dogs are extremely cool and chill, as you can tell from looking at them. And now, we have further scientific evidence that backs it up — they really dig reggae. According to a recent study from Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow, dogs' favorite music genres are reggae and soft rock, according to The BBC.  SEE ALSO: Dogs are surprisingly … [Link]

Mashable » Trump was finally shamed by the internet into doing something right

Thursday 26 January 20:52:24 UTC 2017

This afternoon, President Donald Trump's @POTUS account was blowing up Twitter feeds—but for once, it wasn't because of his tweets. Instead, the @POTUS account's security was the trending topic, after screenshots posted on Twitter appeared to reveal the fact that it was linked to a basic Gmail account. And also, possibly, lacked basic privacy protections. That prompted a slew of outside … [Link]

Mashable » IKEA's new collection for 'today's nomadic youth' has everyone very confused

Thursday 26 January 20:48:39 UTC 2017

Looks like today's youth are into some funky patterns, if you believe IKEA.  The store known for both its furniture and onsite meatballs, has teamed up with British fashion designer Kit Neale to create a new collection, named SPRIDD, aimed towards a group they describe as "modern nomads living on their own terms." The collection which includes apparel, housewares, and tents … [Link]

Mashable » Captain America would be proud of this San Jose councilman

Thursday 26 January 20:47:59 UTC 2017

Local government just got a lot more fun. While being sworn into office on Tuesday, San Jose councilman Lan Diep unleashed his inner comic book geek when he chose to hold Captain America's shield instead of a Bible as he was sworn into office. SEE ALSO: This DIY 'Captain America' costume is all kinds of (marvel)ous Armed with a Captain America … [Link]

Mashable » Fans are having a sexy good time with the new 'Mass Effect' trailer

Thursday 26 January 20:42:34 UTC 2017

BioWare role-playing games and sex sort of go hand-in-hand, and Mass Effect: Andromeda is no different. The Canada-based developer has built up a reputation for giving players a variety of choices to make as they play, up to and including who they would most like to bone. So obviously when the new Andromeda trailer dropped, the question on everyone's lips … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Reportedly Working On a 'Lightweight Version of Windows' Known As 'Cloud Shell'

Thursday 26 January 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Neowin: Last week, details emerged of Microsoft's plans to develop a single, unified, 'adaptive shell' for Windows 10. Known as the 'Composable Shell', or CSHELL, the company's efforts were said to be focused on establishing a universal Windows 10 version with a standardized framework to scale and adapt the OS to any type … [Link]

Mashable » Kellyanne Conway just shared what she REALLY thinks of Kate McKinnon's 'SNL' impression

Thursday 26 January 20:36:03 UTC 2017

At least one member of the Trump administration has minimal comment about Saturday Night Live.  In a profile in The Hollywood Reporter, Kellyanne Conway said: "Kate McKinnon clearly sees the road to the future runs through me and not Hillary." SEE ALSO: Watch Seth Meyers grill Kellyanne Conway better than most journalists do "I'm known as much more happy than … [Link]

Mashable » A robotic NASA mission could help us mine asteroids in the future

Thursday 26 January 20:31:08 UTC 2017

In 2030, a robotic emissary launched from Earth seven years earlier will lay eyes on a metal world never seen from close range.  That NASA spacecraft, known as Psyche, will carry with it a number of instruments designed to spy on the the metallic world called 16 Psyche as it circles the sun.  SEE ALSO: NASA to explore a metal asteroid … [Link]

Mashable » The LGBTQ community is coming to march and werk on Washington

Thursday 26 January 20:24:39 UTC 2017

Hundreds of members of the LBGTQ community twerked and booty bounced their way to a dance party outside of Vice President Mike Pence's house in a posh D.C. neighborhood last week to protest the inauguration.  This June, they're coming to Capitol Hill.   Inspired by Saturday's Women's March, the largest day of demonstration in United States history when sister marches are … [Link]

Mashable » Latest Nintendo Switch trailer hypes on-the-toilet gaming

Thursday 26 January 20:21:49 UTC 2017

Nintendo wants to stress one thing about the Switch: you can use it anywhere. No, reallyAnywhere. The latest ad for Nintendo's upcoming hybrid console opens with a man playing Mario Kart in tablet mode from the perch of his porcelain throne. Or, if you want a cruder take: dude is taking a dump while he's getting his Kart on. Well … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, really: '1984' is now sold out on Amazon

Thursday 26 January 20:21:45 UTC 2017

Americans really want to read 1984 during Donald Trump's presidency. Just days after rising to the best-selling books list on Amazon, the George Orwell dystopian novel has sold out of print copies on the e-commerce platform. Amazon did not immediately respond to Mashable's request for comment. However, when looking up the book on Amazon's website, it appears to be sold out … [Link]

Mashable » Iranian actress to boycott the Oscars over Trump visa ban

Thursday 26 January 20:01:38 UTC 2017

Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s biggest movie stars, is taking a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump. The actress, who stars in the Oscar-nominated foreign language film The Salesman, said Thursday she is boycotting the awards show in response to the president's recent Iranian visa ban. Trump's visa ban for Iranians is racist. Whether this will include a cultural event or … [Link]

Mashable » The entire sports world is also mocking Trump administration's 'alternative facts'

Thursday 26 January 19:47:26 UTC 2017

Donald Trump aide Kellyanne Conway entered the history books and became late-night comedy fodder when she tried to rebrand falsehoods, untruths and outright lies as simply "alternative facts" during a nationally televised TV interview Sunday.  The sports world hasn't stopped laughing since. Conway's ignominious line is now popping up in press conferences, game notes and even on jumbotrons.  SEE ALSO: The … [Link]

Mashable » Google is banning Javascript attachments from Gmail

Thursday 26 January 19:31:26 UTC 2017

Google has announced that it will soon prohibit users from sending Javascript files over email, according to a post on the official blog for GSuite, Google's business and enterprise tools. SEE ALSO: Google's AI is writing a lot of emails In the name of security, Gmail will begin a permanent ban on attachments with .js file extensions on Feb. 13, 2017. … [Link]

Popular Science » Build a gas-powered marshmallow shooter

Thursday 26 January 19:30:52 UTC 2017

DIY Inspired by fast-firing anti-aircraft guns William Gurstelle designed a fast-firing marshmallow shooter inspired by the anti-aircraft guns of World War II. [Link]

Popular Science » Boeing's new spacesuits look like a big upgrade from NASA's

Thursday 26 January 19:25:13 UTC 2017

Space More comfortable, less ugly, and (hopefully) just as functional Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon will come with their own matching outfits, and Boeing just unveiled its new spacesuit. [Link]

Mashable » Teenage innovators are improving the bathroom selfie, one random object at a time

Thursday 26 January 19:16:02 UTC 2017

Ah, the bathroom selfie – a millennial rite of passage.  From Myspace to Snapchat, the mirror picture has remained a relatively untouched staple of growing up on social media. Today, one Twitter thread is taking the timeless pose to the next, ridiculous level. Started by Twitter user @lowkeydeee, teens are posting hilarious pictures in a thread of themselves  standing in front … [Link]

Mashable » Girls are affected by stereotypes by age 6, new study shows

Thursday 26 January 19:14:48 UTC 2017

Who is "really, really smart?" Boys or girls? A new study found that young U.S. girls are less likely than boys to believe their own gender is the most brilliant.  While all 5-year-olds tended to believe that members of their own gender were geniuses, by age 6 that preference had diminished for girls — a difference the researchers attributed to the … [Link]

Mashable » FBI Director James Comey is coming to Austin to narc on your SXSW fun

Thursday 26 January 19:13:06 UTC 2017

If you've had the year FBI Director James Comey has had, it totally makes sense that you might want to go spend some time in the Texas sun, rubbing elbows with celebrity hipsters and frequenting food trucks.  So Comey is taking his talents to the 2017 incarnation of the SXSW festival in March. SEE ALSO: The FBI wants you to know … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome Now Reloads Pages 28% Faster

Thursday 26 January 19:10:00 UTC 2017

Google has announced that it has worked with Facebook and Mozilla to make page reloads in Chrome for desktop and mobile significantly faster. According to Google's data, reloading sites with the latest version of Chrome should now be about 28 percent faster. From a report: Typically, when you reload a page, the browser ends up making hundreds of network requests … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why QuickBooks Online Uses Webhooks

Thursday 26 January 19:01:25 UTC 2017

Webhooks for QuickBooks Online simplifies the challenge of keeping data synced between a developer’s app and QuickBooks’ company. Webhooks have been one of the top requested features by Intuit developers, as apps that integrate with QuickBooks Online need to respond swiftly to current data as that data becomes available. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Memories can be disconnected – and it could help those with PTSD

Thursday 26 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

An innocuous smell or sound can be enough to trigger painful memories of trauma. Now researchers have found a way to disconnect linked memories in mice. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Genetic fix can make mass-produced tomatoes taste great again

Thursday 26 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Intensive breeding has made many vegetables lose the gene variations that give them great flavour, but now we’ve identified them, we can put them back [Link]

New Scientist – News » Metallic hydrogen finally made in lab at mind-boggling pressure

Thursday 26 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Diamonds, low temperatures and pressures way above what's found at Earth's centre were used to create a form of hydrogen foreseen back in the 1930s [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists finally figured out how to make tomatoes taste good again

Thursday 26 January 18:53:15 UTC 2017

Science Back to the (genetic) roots Just as there is nothing better than biting into a raw, ripe tomato picked from the heirloom tomato plant in your backyard, there is nothing worse than the mealy,… [Link]

Mashable » First human-pig chimeras created, sparking hopes for transplantable organs — and debate

Thursday 26 January 18:52:50 UTC 2017

Pig embryos that had been injected with human stem cells when they were only a few days old began to grow organs containing human cells, scientists reported on Thursday, an advance that promises — or threatens — to bring closer the routine production of creatures that are part human and part something else. These human-pig “chimeras” were not allowed to develop past the … [Link]

Mashable » A 'Devil Wears Prada' musical was just announced and Elton John is writing the music

Thursday 26 January 18:48:02 UTC 2017

NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John has been tapped to write the songs for a devilish upcoming musical — The Devil Wears Prada.Producer Kevin McCollum said Thursday that John, the composer of Broadway hits The Lion King and Aida, will supply the music for a stage adaptation and playwright Paul Rudnick will write the story.No timetable was revealed.The Devil Wears Prada … [Link]

Mashable » Stellar pregnancy announcement features a dog wearing glasses

Thursday 26 January 18:47:36 UTC 2017

New rule: all great pregnancy announcements must include dogs wearing glasses. Take this delightful photo, for instance, which was tweeted by user @kaitlynserna earlier this month. Serna's cousin enlisted her dog, Kasper, to announce that she and her boyfriend were expecting a baby — by posing the pup with a "book" called How to Be A Big Brother. SEE ALSO: Baby … [Link]

Popular Science » Take it from a former park ranger: No one is going rogue

Thursday 26 January 18:43:56 UTC 2017

Science Tweeting creditable, verifiable information is hardly scandalous Park rangers often explain the natural world to people—sometimes around campfires, and sometimes on Twitter. I know because I was one… [Link]

Popular Science » LSD literally gets stuck inside your brain

Thursday 26 January 18:33:10 UTC 2017

Health New research helps explain why the effects of acid last so long in a new study out this week, a group of scientists report that they have identified the key mechanism behind LSD's long acting effect. [Link]

Mashable » Father teaches his son the ABCs with a little help from trap music

Thursday 26 January 18:26:42 UTC 2017

Learning and trap music together at last. Twitter user @AfroAmericannnn uploaded an adorable video of a father and son singing the classic ABC song to the tune of a trap beat. SEE ALSO: Crafty father creates hidden playroom of every kid's dreams This video is incredible, not just because they made an old song seem brand new, but because the duo … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Scrambles For Next Big Feature, Bets On Merging Tweets, Hashtags, Moments

Thursday 26 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter is introducing a long requested feature: A better way to discover people, events and trends. The company is introducing Explore, a tab that the company says will be a home for the most popular and relevant content on the platform. From a report: In a blog post today, product designer Angela Lam said the addition will house Trends, Moments, … [Link]

Mashable » The downside of a bionic penis? A two-week boner.

Thursday 26 January 17:59:20 UTC 2017

Imagine having a two-week boner. That’s just what 40-year old Andrew Wardle is about to experience when doctors turn on his new bionic penis. Wardle was born with bladder exstrophy, where the organ forms outside the body. While doctors were able to insert it back into his body surgically when he was a baby, he grew up with no penis, though … [Link]

Mashable » Your friends might be spying on your Facebook when you're not looking

Thursday 26 January 17:52:27 UTC 2017

Ever suspected your friends may be snooping on your Facebook profile behind your back? It turns out they are, a new study shows. New research from the University of British Columbia in Canada says 24 percent — or more than one in five subjects — had accessed someone else’s Facebook account without permission, and 21 percent have been victims (that knew … [Link]

Mashable » Gambit and NORTH among teams advancing at the ELEAGUE Major

Thursday 26 January 17:44:15 UTC 2017

The CS:GO Major group stage is over, and it was one of the most exciting to date. Check out our recap to see which teams move on to the playoffs, and which teams are on their way home. Read more…More about North, Envyus, Astralis, Virtus Pro, and Fnatic [Link]

Mashable » That kid who said 'screw our president' is apparently Drew Carey's son

Thursday 26 January 17:43:28 UTC 2017

In a fun twist of events, the kid who told a Fox News reporter "screw our president" at a Washington D.C. protest is actor and comedian Drew Carey's son. The clip — first broadcast on Jan. 19, the evening before President Donald Trump's inauguration —- shows 11-year-old Connor taking credit for starting a small fire at the D.C. protest before sharing … [Link]

Mashable » Ikea is now selling a bicycle — and it looks just as pretty as their furniture

Thursday 26 January 17:42:28 UTC 2017

Ikea has created a bike that is perfect for urban living. Designers spent three days studying the way people bike in urban environmentsThe 'SLADDA' has a lightweight frame and comes with add-on components that make the bike perfect for hauling groceries.  Read more…More about Cycling, Real Time Video, Real Time, Bikes, and Bike [Link]

Mashable » Ronda Rousey stands in solidarity with Standing Rock by delivering supplies

Thursday 26 January 17:40:26 UTC 2017

Whether or not she's under a spotlight, it's clear that Ronda Rousey is ready to take on any fight—including one against controversial oil pipelines.  The UFC fighter was spotted this week at Standing Rock reservation standing in solidarity with those opposing the Dakota Access pipeline. SEE ALSO: Trump gives second life to Keystone XL, Dakota Access oil pipelines I had one … [Link]

Mashable » A soft robot that wraps around a failing heart could save thousands of lives

Thursday 26 January 17:39:20 UTC 2017

A soft robotic sleeve made out of silicone has been used to keep pigs alive after they suffered heart attacks. The device hugs the heart and mimics the movement of healthy cardiac muscles. The research is still in its early phase, but it's one day expected to be used on humans at risk of heart failure. Read more…More about Heart, Health, … [Link]

Mashable » British women pen emotional letters to Theresa May before she meets Trump

Thursday 26 January 17:35:40 UTC 2017

LONDON — Women and girls around the UK are writing letters and emails to Prime Minister Theresa May ahead of her meeting with Donald Trump.  SEE ALSO: The most hilariously British signs from London's Women's March Just days after 100,000 people took to the streets of London to protest Trump's first full day in office, the UK's prime minister is flying … [Link]

Slashdot » The Doomsday Clock Is Reset: Closest To Midnight Since The 1950s

Thursday 26 January 17:20:00 UTC 2017

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has taken the unprecedented step of moving the Doomsday Clock ahead 30 seconds, taking the world to two-and-a-half-minute to midnight. The scientists said Thursday that several factors weighed heavily in their decision, particularly climate change denial by people in power — they cited U.S. President Donald Trump — and talk about more nuclear weapons. … [Link]

Mashable » Future iPhones might have curved edges — but keep LCD displays

Thursday 26 January 17:15:32 UTC 2017

The iPhones of the future could have screens with curved edges, a benefit of the natural flexibility of OLED displays, which Apple is rumored to be considering for the so-called iPhone 8. However, a new type of display could let Apple build a curved iPhone with LCD tech. Apple supplier Japan Display announced plans to start mass producing new, flexible LCD … [Link]

Mashable » Dog mom jumps into freezing water to save her fur baby

Thursday 26 January 17:11:34 UTC 2017

London's lakes and ponds have been freezing over, which has proven a problem for pet owners. Unknowing pups can find themselves in dangerous predicaments. SEE ALSO: Firefighters rescue dog that slipped through the ice on Lake Michigan One London woman experienced this when her dog fell through the surface of an icy pond at Alexandra Palace on Monday. She leapt … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Uber hasn’t taken taxi drivers’ jobs but has slashed their wages

Thursday 26 January 17:08:00 UTC 2017

The arrival of Uber in US cities hasn't reduced the number of traditional taxi drivers, but it has cut their hourly wages by up to 10 per cent, say economists [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is burying Moments as it bets on live video

Thursday 26 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter’s apps will no longer have a dedicated tab for Moments.  In its place, the company is adding a new tab called "explore," which surfaces a wider variety of content, including trending topics, live video and, yes, Moments.  This is a change that Twitter has been toying with for some time. As Mashable first reported last fall, the company began testing … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How LSD affects the brain and creates its trippy effect

Thursday 26 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

There's renewed interest in using LSD to treat a range of psychiatric conditions. New findings probe how it works and hint at ways to use it therapeutically [Link]

Mashable » Bacon lovers will go ham over this kitchen gadget

Thursday 26 January 16:42:22 UTC 2017

The 'Bacon Express' can help you cook the perfect bacon. Its vertical cooking method prevents bacon from shriveling and eliminates grease. It's also easy to clean. Read more…More about The Bacon Express, Real Time Video, Perfect Bacon, Kitchen Gadget, and Kitchen [Link]

Slashdot » 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads'

Thursday 26 January 16:40:00 UTC 2017

For more than a decade, the online advertising world has been dominated by "display ads," served up to consumers alongside web content, search results or social media posts. But they're not the only game in town, one digital ad exec says. From a report: "I think the advertising world going forward is going to be filled with fewer, better ads," … [Link]

Mashable » This guy tried to make the worst hip hop song ever and it accidentally turned out awesome

Thursday 26 January 16:30:40 UTC 2017

When Reddit user thetrue23 was approached by his friend to make the worst hip hop song ever for a movie, he gave it a valiant effort.  But it just wasn't in the cards because it actually turned out…good? In light of how well it turned out, the duo decided to make a music video for the song. And that turned … [Link]

Mashable » 7-year-old makes a very bold statement with her bracelet making kit

Thursday 26 January 16:21:00 UTC 2017

When you give a child a bracelet making kit, you never know what you're going to get. Reddit user gordontrue's 7-year-old daughter saw an outlet to express her views and proudly seized the opportunity to wear something that so many of us believe:  "FART LOUD" are two words we should all live by.  SEE ALSO: This digestive tracker can help you … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps is getting better at helping you avoid crowds

Thursday 26 January 16:09:59 UTC 2017

Google Maps for iOS just became a whole lot more useful. A new feature in "Popular Times" in the most recent update (version 4.27.0 on iOS, version 9.44.3 on Android) gives you a rough idea of how crowded a specific store or restaurant is right this second. SEE ALSO: Google Maps will soon get you where you need to go, then … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter no longer recommends Trump's profile when you search 'asshole'

Thursday 26 January 16:04:19 UTC 2017

Twitter users have been noticing for the past few days that if you search words like "asshole," racist," "tiny hands" and "douchebag," it will bring up a bunch of results, along with President Donald Trump's profile. Now, it appears that Twitter is actually censoring those results to exclude President Trump. SEE ALSO: How Trump's inauguration concert compared to Obama's Mashable first … [Link]

Mashable » 'Supernatural' boss previews Sam and Dean's prison blues

Thursday 26 January 16:03:22 UTC 2017

Even Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) have to face the legal consequences of their actions from time to time on Supernatural. With the number of laws they break on a daily basis while demon-hunting, the odds are never in their favor: they're bound to get caught once or twice.  Their latest endeavor was mistaken as an attempted assassination … [Link]

Popular Science » More evidence that sexism is a big problem in science

Thursday 26 January 16:00:04 UTC 2017

Science Peer review is a critical part of science, so why are women being excluded? Women are underrepresented in a key part of the science – the peer review process. [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Was the Most-Expensed Service, With 6% of all Business Receipts in 2016

Thursday 26 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Uber continues to be the transportation service of choice for business travelers, making up 52 percent of all expenses in Q4, according to a study by Certify. From a report: The online travel and expense management service provider today claimed Uber received the majority share of ground transportation, compared to 40 percent the same quarter in 2015. Additionally, the private … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers tackles Trump's claims about widespread, nonexistent voter fraud

Thursday 26 January 15:58:29 UTC 2017

Seth Meyers is back to break it all down for us. In another marvelous edition of "A Closer Look," the Late Night host dives into concerns over Donald Trump's behavior during his first week in office, and the president's unfounded claims about 3-5 million illegal votes costing him the popular vote. Find out why Trump's aides might just be sitting … [Link]

Mashable » This company is employing former inmates to create e-waste recycling solutions

Thursday 26 January 15:51:48 UTC 2017

‘Isidore Electronics Recycling' is on a mission to reuse and repurpose technology. The Southern California company is also committed to creating employment opportunities for those who have left correctional facilitiesFor every 75,000 pounds of equipment collected, a new job is created. The name 'Isidore' comes from the Patron Saint of the Internet, Computers and Computer users… it's a thing.   Read … [Link]

Mashable » CNBC's Trump tweet alert is a new level of absurd

Thursday 26 January 15:49:48 UTC 2017

The last week has been a next-level version of the fever dream that was the 2016 presidential campaign, and now CNBC has added another dose of absurdity to the mix. SEE ALSO: Who to follow on Twitter in Trump's America In the age of "alternative facts," "mazel tov cocktails," and nine-person news panels, maybe we shouldn't be surprised by anything anymore. … [Link]

Mashable » Half of Americans think their cybersecurity is worse than 5 years ago

Thursday 26 January 15:37:21 UTC 2017

Amid high-profile political cyberattacks, Americans are losing confidence in their own cybersecurity.  Just under half of Americans — 49 percent — think their personal information is less secure than it was five years ago, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.  They're only slightly more optimistic about the government's abilities. Twenty-eight percent of Americans are "not confident at … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Avengers Project' means one thing: Marvel. Video. Games!

Thursday 26 January 15:36:32 UTC 2017

A video game based on Marvel's Avengers super-team is finally happening. More than one, in fact. Details are very slim, so bear with us. Marvel's Twitter feed announced "The Avengers Project" with a cinematic trailer. The video's YouTube description confirms that this is a "multi-year, multi-game partnership" with publisher Square Enix. SEE ALSO: 2016's 'Hitman' was great because it didn't … [Link]

Mashable » Behind the dizzying student loan game Navient allegedly played

Thursday 26 January 15:30:32 UTC 2017

The U.S. government’s $1.3 trillion student loan program has a dizzying array of repayment plans that can overwhelm borrowers. That’s one of the things loan servicers are supposed to help with. Navient, the nation’s largest student loan servicer, handles accounts for more than 1 in 4 Americans who owe money for their higher education. The company sends borrowers their monthly bills, … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook now the official broadcast home for Heroes of the Dorm

Thursday 26 January 15:23:54 UTC 2017

One of the more high-profile televised esports tournaments is packing up its stuff and moving to Facebook. The spring 2017 Heroes of the Dorm collegiate tournament for Blizzard Entertainment's Heroes of the Storm will appear exclusively on the social network after two consecutive years of ESPN2 broadcasts. The full season and its national championship will be watchable on Facebook Live. … [Link]

Mashable » Long-term care nurse sang sweet songs to dying patient

Thursday 26 January 15:22:35 UTC 2017

Get your tissues ready. In this touching video posted on Youtube by user Jeremiah Nichol, his grandmother Helen's long term caregiver, Nurse Isabelle, beautifully sings to Helen in her final days. Isabelle took time out of her day off to visit Helen one last time when she heard that Helen would soon pass. Her family was completely in awe of … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Set To Join Amazon, Google, Facebook in AI Research Group

Thursday 26 January 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Apple will take a significant step toward disclosing more of its artificial intelligence research this week by becoming a member of a non-profit AI research consortium founded by five of the tech industry's biggest players, reports Bloomberg. Last September, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and IBM publicly announced The Partnership on AI, an organisation established "to study and formulate best practices, … [Link]

Mashable » Samantha Bee: 'You can't rain on the pussy parade'

Thursday 26 January 14:57:12 UTC 2017

"Going to the Women's March was like waking up from a nightmare to find that the monster was real but all your friends were there with sticks and torches and unflattering hats to beat back the darkness," Samantha Bee said on Wednesday's episode of Full Frontal. Bee used her first episode of the Trump presidency to unpack the inauguration and … [Link]

Mashable » Hey Sean Spicer, what's up with that cryptic tweet?

Thursday 26 January 14:49:30 UTC 2017

Twitter is transforming into a serious source of anxiety for those on edge about America's current political climate. In case Donald Trump's incorrect grammar and constant misspelled words weren't enough cause for concern, on Thursday morning the White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, tweeted (and deleted) something very cryptic. SEE ALSO: Is swallowing gum bad for you? Asking for a friend … [Link]

Slashdot » New Zealand To Bring Ultrafast Internet To 85 Percent Of Population

Thursday 26 January 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Ultrafast broadband is coming to more than another 200,000 homes, but doubts are already being expressed that the expansion of the network isn't quite ambitious enough. From a report: Another 423,000 people will be able get ultrafast broadband (UFB) by the end of 2024 as a result of a long-awaited decision to expand the network. Prime Minister Bill English said … [Link]

Mashable » The Trump inauguration, seen in infrared

Thursday 26 January 14:39:54 UTC 2017

An invisible force is arguably what propelled Donald Trump through this controversial, tumultuous election, landing him in the Oval Office to lead the entire nation of America as its 45th PresidentThe unexpected and shocking force that swept the country into a populist fervor culminated on January 20th, 2017, Inauguration Day, and I was there to capture it with the help of … [Link]

Mashable » The 8 'Counter-Strike' teams facing off in the ELeague Major playoffs this weekend

Thursday 26 January 14:35:06 UTC 2017

The first Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major of the year is nearing its end and only eight teams are left in one of the most exciting and prestigious tournaments in CS:GO history. The ELeague Major playoffs kick off this Friday and run through Sunday, featuring Na'Vi, Virtus.pro, SK Gaming, Fnatic, Gambit Esports, North, FaZe Clan and Astralis battling through the single-elimination bracket … [Link]

Mashable » Incredible video game glitch will help you get your groove on

Thursday 26 January 14:26:55 UTC 2017

We all know, however, that video games can glitch. This happens quite often even in games produced by big-budget game studios, and often the glitch results are hilarious. John Gianelli teaches a video game design class, and we're sure many of his students have created great projects under his tutelage. But that didn't stop one student from accidentally creating a … [Link]

Mashable » This kitten took his love for peanut butter to a whole new level

Thursday 26 January 14:23:21 UTC 2017

Peanut butter lovers will know that when the craving hits, it must be satisfied. However, few would go as far as getting their head stuck in the jar to do that. One stray kitten in Oxford proved himself to be a unique lover of the nutty stuff. SEE ALSO: Merciful chrome extension replaces photos of Trump with kittens On Saturday, RSPCA … [Link]

Mashable » Keep your natural tan all year-round with this tanning suit

Thursday 26 January 14:06:30 UTC 2017

Along with health benefits, like naturally helping you get more vitamin D, this specially designed clear suit help keeps you warm and tan all year long. Read more…More about Health Benefits, Vitamin D, Suit, Tan, and Sun [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Hires Hugo Barra, Former Android VP and Public Face of Xiaomi, To Head Oculus

Thursday 26 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Facebook has hired Hugo Barra, the most prominent global executive at Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, to lead its virtual reality business including the Oculus unit, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said. "Hugo shares my belief that virtual and augmented reality will be the next major computing platform. They'll enable us to experience completely new things," Zuckerberg said in a post on … [Link]

Mashable » Shia LaBeouf arrested during anti-Trump live stream

Thursday 26 January 13:59:32 UTC 2017

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested during his anti-Trump performance art project Thursday morning.  According to the Associated Press, LaBeouf got into an "altercation" with another man outside the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York, where LaBeouf has been repeating the phrase "He will not divide us" on a live stream since the president's inauguration. According to NBC New … [Link]

Mashable » Infuriating Valentine's card is the sweet, sweet revenge singletons need

Thursday 26 January 13:03:53 UTC 2017

Valentine’s Day is the absolute worst. When you're single, that isUgh, whatever. I'm sure it's just dandy for all the loved-up couples everywhere who are showered in gifts, cards and affection on Feb. 14. But, where's the fun for all the single people? Well, now you can get your kicks by pranking your mates with this hideously irritating card.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Online quiz helps undocumented immigrants find free legal help

Thursday 26 January 13:03:00 UTC 2017

The day President Donald Trump announced plans to move forward with a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and restrict immigration from Muslim-majority countries, Matthew Burnett launched his nonprofit's new tool for undocumented immigrants.  The Immigration Advocates Network, where Burnett is director, has created immi.org, a site that allows undocumented immigrants and those with temporary status to answer questions about their personal … [Link]

Slashdot » DragonflEye Project Wants To Turn Insects Into Cyborg Drones

Thursday 26 January 13:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter robotopia writes: Scientists at a research and development company called Draper are using genetic engineering and optoelectronics to turn dragonflies into cybernetic insects, reports IEEE Spectrum. To control the dragonflies, Draper engineers are genetically modifying the nervous system of the insects so they can respond to pulses of light. The goal of the project, called DragonflEye, is enabling … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you thought you knew about Q from James Bond is wrong

Thursday 26 January 12:41:24 UTC 2017

James Bond fans are familiar with the agent known as Q, a gadget inventor and technology expert who has always been portrayed in the movies as a man.  SEE ALSO: Tom Hardy is definitely returning to 'Mad Max,' but what about James Bond? However, the real-life head of MI6 — British Secret Intelligence Service — has revealed that the real-life equivalent … [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI agony aunt learns to dole out relationship advice online

Thursday 26 January 12:17:01 UTC 2017

A Japanese tech company trained an AI to answer questions about love, which requires it to deal with “non-factoid” queries that are often long and complex [Link]

Mashable » This Honest Trailer for 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory' is hilariously brutal

Thursday 26 January 12:04:59 UTC 2017

Nothing makes you look at a beloved children's film with fresh horror quite like an Honest Trailer. This time ScreenJunkies, the gang behind the viral parody series, have fixed their sights firmly on the lovably twisted Roald Dahl tale Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory — and they've even drafted in singer Michael Bolton to lend a hand. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » More empathy isn’t the right prescription to heal our planet

Thursday 26 January 11:59:00 UTC 2017

If only we could all have greater empathy then the world would become a better place, right? Wrong, says psychologist Paul Bloom [Link]

Mashable » David Beckham hilariously trolls his son Brooklyn on Instagram live

Thursday 26 January 11:46:30 UTC 2017

A fun perk of being a parent is the ability to good-naturedly embarrass your kids in front of their friends — or in this case, their followers.  SEE ALSO: David Beckham's tattoos turned into animated illustrations for an important reason David Beckham exercised this right when he tuned into his son Brooklyn's Instagram live stream on Monday. And when the comments … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Giant flying reptile was top predator like a winged T. rex

Thursday 26 January 11:27:00 UTC 2017

Strong neck bones suggest a pterosaur was top predator on lost world island in Transylvania, swooping in to swallow dwarf dinosaurs the size of a small horse [Link]

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Thursday 26 January 11:26:50 UTC 2017

Get "Object-Oriented JavaScript" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-01-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Man finds touching video on his grandmother's phone after she passes away

Thursday 26 January 11:26:06 UTC 2017

LONDON — Usually, a jaunty video of a grandparent getting to grips with their new phone would a source of amusement — but in the case of the clip above, the whole thing is so much more poignant. "My grandmother passed away last week," wrote Reddit user Mewarf when sharing the video. "I found this on her phone." SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » A controversial Nazi-themed cafe is finally shutting down in Indonesia

Thursday 26 January 10:56:37 UTC 2017

A Nazi-themed cafe in Indonesia that faced widespread criticism for years has finally been shut down — for now.  The Soldaten Kaffee, which is named after a cafe in Paris that was popular with Nazi soldiers, has closed its doors due to a lack of customers. SEE ALSO: How a Holocaust survivor's graphic novel helped her work through the pain The … [Link]

Mashable » This country is raising $600 million to counter Trump's anti-abortion policy

Thursday 26 January 10:41:10 UTC 2017

The Dutch government is setting up an international safe abortion fund just days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. foreign aid. On Monday, Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy — known as the global gag rule — which prevents non-governmental organisations working abroad from receiving federal funding for family planning if they perform abortions or even … [Link]

Mashable » Madeleine Albright has a strong response to President Trump's immigration policies

Thursday 26 January 10:32:55 UTC 2017

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has said that she’s ready to register as Muslim amid reports that Donald Trump to take executive action affecting immigrants traveling to the country. "I was raised Catholic, became Episcopalian & found out later my family was Jewish. I stand ready to register as Muslim in #solidarity," Albright tweeted. I was raised Catholic, became … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the one thing about the new 'Star Wars' title you may have missed

Thursday 26 January 10:25:33 UTC 2017

You may think there's only so many clues you can glean from one three-word episode title, but frankly you'd be mistaken. SEE ALSO: The new Star Wars episode title means more than you think It's still a horribly long time before Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi blasts its way onto our screens, so what better way to fill the … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese New Year stickers to get egg-cited over this year of the rooster

Thursday 26 January 10:07:26 UTC 2017

It’s nearly Chinese New Year, so you're gonna need stickers to fully express your festive joy. They'll also come in handy if you need to figure out a variety of greetings for your Asian friends. Chinese New Year Animated Stickers by SupEr App Co (iOS)  Image: Ng Yi Shu/MashableThese animated firecrackers and lion dance figurines will set your screen — and … [Link]

Slashdot » Personality Traits Are Linked To Differences In Brain Structure, Says Researchers

Thursday 26 January 10:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter baalcat quotes a report from Neuroscience News: Our personality may be shaped by how our brain works, but in fact the shape of our brain can itself provide surprising clues about how we behave — and our risk of developing mental health disorders — suggests a study published today. According to psychologists, the extraordinary variety of human personality … [Link]

Mashable » These convincing Trump and Kim lookalikes are going viral for obvious reasons

Thursday 26 January 9:40:45 UTC 2017

Now here's an image we thought we'd never see. U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un greeted a large audience outside the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong, hugging and kissing each other to raucous applause. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's favorite new picture gets even the simplest detail wrong Of course, the unlikely duo were impersonators. Both were … [Link]

Mashable » You can now point your phone at Japanese text and get an instant translation

Thursday 26 January 9:06:18 UTC 2017

Google’s Word Lens is a smartphone app that lets you point your camera at text and get an instant translation on-screen. That's nifty enough as it is when you're navigating a foreign country, but it gets far more useful when you're dealing with an alphabet or characters you can't even read. On Thursday, Google announced that Word Lens now supports Japanese, … [Link]

Mashable » Google I/O 2017 dates are revealed by this freakishly hard puzzle

Thursday 26 January 8:44:23 UTC 2017

Google’s annual I/O developer conference will take place May 17 – 19 at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.  Google being Google, it chose an unconventional way to reveal the date and the location for the conference: via a 5-part puzzle first announced on the Google Developers Twitter account.  Around the world, from here to there, to the most clever minds, … [Link]

Mashable » One man has tirelessly put up decorations for his neighbours for 10 years

Thursday 26 January 8:27:26 UTC 2017

There are friendly neighbours, and then there are amazing ones like this guy. One man has put up elaborate festive decorations for his neighbours for the past ten years. And he's even generously funded each effort himself. SEE ALSO: Cat loses its mind when owner tries to bring a cat statue in the house Tan Koon Tat, a carpenter from Singapore, … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is changing how it talks about privacy

Thursday 26 January 8:01:00 UTC 2017

Facebook is now making it easier to keep your information private and secure. As part of Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, Facebook is launching a new version of its Privacy Basics page to help people understand how to take control of their information on the site.  SEE ALSO: Your friends might be spying on your Facebook when you're not looking … [Link]

Slashdot » Boeing Unveils New NASA Spacesuits For Starliner Austronaut Taxi

Thursday 26 January 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: The NASA astronauts who fly aboard Boeing's new spaceship will wear sleek, blue suits that are lighter, simpler and more comfortable than the bulky orange gear of the space shuttle era, company representatives said. Unveiled today (Jan. 25), the new "Boeing Blue" spacesuits for the Starliner capsule weigh about 20 lbs. (9 … [Link]

Mashable » Man cycles home only to realise he'd gone 310 miles in the wrong direction

Thursday 26 January 6:47:20 UTC 2017

A Chinese man who didn't have enough money for a train ticket decided instead to spend a month cycling home — only to find he was going in the opposite direction.  The migrant worker, who had cycled some 500km (310 miles), was trying to make it home for Chinese New Year. SEE ALSO: Hollywood actors caught in China's public transport crush … [Link]

Mashable » In their own words: What 'Invasion Day' means to a rural Indigenous community

Thursday 26 January 6:07:10 UTC 2017

In Australia, the date of Jan. 26 goes by many names.  "Australia Day" is what you might hear in media and on TV. But for many people, Indigenous or otherwise, it also goes by "Invasion Day" or "Survival Day" and it's often called the "Day of Mourning." Marking the beginning of colonialism and the cultural loss, genocide and systemic racism that … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook just hired a big shot to run its virtual reality division

Thursday 26 January 5:46:04 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg isn't kidding around about virtual reality. The CEO of Facebook announced late Wednesday Hugo Barra is joining as the vice president of virtual reality (VPVR, in case you were curious).  SEE ALSO: Facebook spent even more on Oculus than everyone realizes The role covers Oculus and all other VR-related products at the company, according to Zuckerberg's Facebook post announcing … [Link]

Mashable » This bag of chips can sense if you've been drinking and call you an Uber

Thursday 26 January 4:43:42 UTC 2017

Tostitos’ new bag wants to chaperone your Super Bowl party. In honor of the big game, the chip maker is launching a special-edition version of its packaging with a built-in sensor that can detect trace levels of alcohol in your breath.  If it decides you've been drinking — regardless of how much — an image of a red steering wheel appears … [Link]

Mashable » Bernie Sanders' digital team offers a way for people to call the White House

Thursday 26 January 4:32:15 UTC 2017

With the White House comments phone line still closed, the digital team from Bernie Sanders' campaign have built a convenient workaround. SEE ALSO: The stunning moment Whitehouse.gov changed hands For anyone who has been trying to make a call only to be redirected to the White House website or Facebook page, now there's a calling tool to deliver you to the … [Link]

Mashable » These Chinese festive food mashups are blowing our minds

Thursday 26 January 4:29:27 UTC 2017

If you've spent any time in Southeast Asia over Chinese New Year, you'd be well familiar with festive treats like pineapple tarts and barbecue pork. These good ol’ favourites may never go out of style, but those pecking around for more creative eats may satisfy their tastebuds with these new mashups that have hit the market. Barbecue pork + pineapple tarts … [Link]

Mashable » Train crashes into a FedEx truck and sends packages flying

Thursday 26 January 4:09:06 UTC 2017

Well, some FedEx customers are not going to be getting their packages on time. A FrontRunner train collided with a FedEx double tractor trailer truck in North Salt Lake, Utah, on Saturday, completely destroying the trailer and sending packages flying in the process. Luckily, the train did not make contact with the tractor. SEE ALSO: Dude builds the epic Lego … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know to master Snapchat's new search bar

Thursday 26 January 4:04:47 UTC 2017

For years, one of the biggest criticisms of Snapchat has been that the app's intentionally unintuitive design makes it difficult to use, particularly for new users. While longtime users are well-acquainted with the app's swipe-based interface and other quirks, it could be difficult for newcomers (and, let's be honest, older users) to grasp. Some of that is now changing. Earlier this … [Link]

Mashable » 'Band Aid' and 'The Little Hours' among favorites from Sundance day 3

Thursday 26 January 3:45:00 UTC 2017

Straight from the Sundance Film Festival, Clint, Ti and Josh give us an update on the latest batch of films they've just seen. Looks cold guys, come back to L.A.!  Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Kid has priceless reaction when he realizes what's stuck to his head Lily Allen's Rufus Wainwright cover for the Women's March will give you … [Link]

Slashdot » Nicotine Shown To Reduce Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Thursday 26 January 3:30:00 UTC 2017

New submitter future guy quotes a report from New Atlas: A meta-analysis of worldwide studies conducted in 2005 definitively showed what many doctors had been anecdotally noting for decades. Schizophrenia patients were much more likely to become heavy smokers than than those in the general population. In fact some studies found over 80 percent of those diagnosed with schizophrenia were … [Link]

Mashable » Don't believe the gruesome rumors about this MLB pitcher's death

Thursday 26 January 2:59:52 UTC 2017

Per usual, we can blame the internet for snowballing absurd, ghastly theories. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car accident early Sunday morning in his native Dominican Republic. By Monday, rumors that Ventura was alive after the crash, looted and left for dead propagated the digital airwaves.  But, according to a report from the Kansas City Star, … [Link]

Mashable » This woman rode through the sky in a bathtub when a tornado hit her house

Thursday 26 January 2:43:19 UTC 2017

When a tornado was heading toward her house, 75-year-old Charlesetta Williams climbed into a bathtub with her son and just … let it happen. And somehow this is a happy tale. Bathtubs are known as being a safe bet for tornadoes, but only in houses where the tub is built into the ground. Williams's trailer was only connected by PVC piping, … [Link]

Mashable » Horny nuns, Hulk Hogan and other recaps from Sundance Day 3

Thursday 26 January 2:29:55 UTC 2017

Straight from the Sundance Film Festival Mashable's Clint Gage, Ti Lovelace and Josh Dickey give us an update on the latest batch of films they've seenBand Aid, about a couple that writes songs to get over fighting so damn much, was a winner for Lovelace, while Gage gushes over The Little Hours, a star-studded and raunchy comedy about 14th century nuns. … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Cure Mice of Diabetes Using Cells Grown Inside Rats

Thursday 26 January 2:20:00 UTC 2017

In a process that could transform organ transplantation, scientists in Japan and the U.S. have reportedly cured mice of diabetes by transplanting mouse cells grown in rats. The study has been published in the journal Nature. Quartz reports: To achieve this feat, researchers injected mouse pluripotent stem cells into a rat embryo. As the name suggests, these pluripotent stem cells … [Link]

Mashable » Private emails are back! But this time Hillary Clinton's not involved.

Thursday 26 January 2:02:33 UTC 2017

There was a time, not so long ago, when cybersecurity seemed to be a major concern to the Republican Party. The GOP railed against Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. This was careless, they said, and should disqualify her from the presidency.  Surely it's also careless then for senior White House staff to … [Link]

Mashable » This might be the creepiest cover art of all time

Thursday 26 January 1:42:40 UTC 2017

Ansel Elgort, the actor best known for bringing to life young adult novels like The Fault In Our Stars and Divergent, is also a DJ, a fact you could probably sense somewhere in your bones.  This budding musical talent has a new single out, and the '80s-inspired cover art has certainly taken our breath away.  SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber's selfies (and … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung's Galaxy S8 Will Feature a Headphone Jack, Desktop Dock, 'Infinity Display' and More, Says In-Depth Report

Thursday 26 January 1:40:00 UTC 2017

The Guardian has published a considerable amount of information on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone. The phone will reportedly launch in March with a headphone jack and a desktop dock, among other features. From the report: Samsung's Galaxy S8 will come in two sizes, have an almost bezel-less, edge-to-edge "infinity" display and an iris scanner, the Guardian has learned. The … [Link]

Mashable » Kid has priceless reaction when he realizes what's stuck to his head

Thursday 26 January 1:21:10 UTC 2017

Losing something is a terrible feeling, but finding that thing you lost can be a glorious moment of relief and victory. Unless you have no idea you lost that thing in the first place and it's actually stuck to your head, like this kid.  Lily Allen's Rufus Wainwright cover for the Women's March will give you chills ‘You wouldn't steal a car': … [Link]

Mashable » ABC News used a fake image of Trump in the White House and is anything real?

Thursday 26 January 1:13:12 UTC 2017

Fake news, "alternative facts" and now fake images? Boy, politics sure has gotten a lot more complicated these past few months. The latest media source under fire is ABC News, who used a mocked up image of Donald Trump in the Oval Office to promote anchor David Muir's interview with the president. ABC News actually grabbed the image straight from a … [Link]

Mashable » Jordan Peele's chilling new thriller 'Get Out' is the 'Stepford Wives' of racism

Thursday 26 January 1:09:16 UTC 2017

When Jordan Peele first described Get Out, his pitch was: "So here's a movie that's never going to get made." Thank the movie gods it was. The thriller-comedy that premiered as a surprise midnight show at Sundance Film Festival is a freaky, entertaining ride that calls out post-racial delusions. Don't like horror movies? See this anyway.  A truly incredible night … [Link]

Mashable » All the times the former president of Mexico shut down Trump's 'f*cking wall'

Thursday 26 January 1:07:50 UTC 2017

The former president of Mexico really, really wants Donald Trump to know his country isn't paying for that "fucking wall."  On Wednesday, Vicente Fox Quesada once again had an angry message for Trump — this time with a useful hashtag. (He addressed the tweet to Trump's press secretary Sean Spicer, possibly to ensure he doesn't go around spreading more "alternative facts.") … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia Arrests Top Kaspersky Lab Security Researcher On Charges of Treason

Thursday 26 January 1:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BleepingComputer: Russian authorities arrested Ruslan Stoyanov, one of Kaspersky Lab's top-ranked security researchers, under article 275 of the Russian criminal code, which refers to treason. According to Russian newspaper Kommersant, who broke the story today, Stoyanov was arrested in December, together with the head of the Russian Secret Service (FSB) information security department … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Bans 200 Publishers From Its Ad Network

Thursday 26 January 0:20:00 UTC 2017

Since it passed a new policy against fake news, Google has banned 200 publishers from its AdSense network, an ad placement service that automatically serves text and display ads on participating sites based on its audience. "The ban was part of an update to an existing policy that prohibits sites that mislead users with their content," reports Recode. From the … [Link]

Mashable » Journalists across the country are using a Slack channel to tackle Trump

Thursday 26 January 0:08:35 UTC 2017

In the new era of "alternative facts," journalists will need all the help they can get in covering the Trump administration and administering the correct Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to hold the administration accountable.  So, they're turning to the people they know they can trust the most to help them: each other. And they've turned to a new tool … [Link]

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