John Gordon Ross

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

Mashable » Why isn't Trump only using the self-destructing phone Obama had?

Friday 27 January 23:28:04 UTC 2017

Over the past few days, some of the biggest questions about our national cybersecurity have centered on one device: President Donald Trump's phone.  Shortly after he reportedly traded in his main Twitter machine, an old-model, unsecured Android phone, for a "secure, encrypted device approved by the Secret Service," the famously tech averse executive appeared to still be using the unsecured device. … [Link]

Mashable » Hey Trump! If you MUST tweet from an Android, make it this one

Friday 27 January 23:23:56 UTC 2017

President Trump apparently doesn't care about the security risks of using his old, unsecured Android phone.  Though it can't be confirmed which Android phone Trump is actually using — and presumably firing off his temper tweets from — widespread speculation and amateur analysis strongly suggests it's a Samsung Galaxy S3. Yes, an Android phone that was released in 2012. Trump's a … [Link]

Slashdot » US Intelligence Seeks a Universal Translator For Text Search In Any Language

Friday 27 January 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency (IARPA), the U.S. Intelligence Community's own science and technology research arm, has announced it is seeking contenders for a program to develop what amounts to the ultimate Google Translator. IARPA's Machine Translation for English Retrieval of Information in Any Language (MATERIAL) program intends to provide … [Link]

Mashable » Muslim group subtly trolls Trump with 'Making America Great' billboards

Friday 27 January 23:04:19 UTC 2017

A Muslim group has emulated Donald Trump's "MAGA" font and design very closely for their own billboard campaign promoting love, compassion and mercy. SEE ALSO: Watch this stirring pro-Muslim American PSA, produced by Katy Perry Instead of Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, the American Muslim Community Centers (AMCC) organization in Florida has dropped the word "again" and is spreading a … [Link]

Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Drops Lawsuits To Force Hundreds of Hawaiians To Sell Him Land

Friday 27 January 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Last week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg filed a lawsuit to force owners of several small parcels of land to sell to the highest bidder since these property owners are surrounded by Zuckerberg's land holdings and therefore have lawful easement to cross his private property. Ever since the story broke, Zuckerberg has faced major backlash from people all over the world, … [Link]

Mashable » Feds secretly forced Twitter to disclose a user's identity — twice

Friday 27 January 22:36:39 UTC 2017

Twitter revealed late Friday that it had provided user information to the U.S. government in a situation that was a matter of national security. It now was able to explain, as previous gag orders were recently lifted by the FBI, that the situation happened twice.   The San Francisco-based company had been issued national security letters, accompanied by "gag orders," which … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg: 'I'm concerned' about Trump immigration order

Friday 27 January 22:13:34 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg is finally speaking out against Donald Trump.  The Facebook CEO said he was "concerned" about the recent executive order on immigration signed by Donald Trump.  "We need to keep this country safe, but we should do that by focusing on people who actually pose a threat. Expanding the focus of law enforcement beyond people who are real threats would … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James compares NBA All-Star voting to Donald Trump's election

Friday 27 January 22:12:00 UTC 2017

As Donald Trump continues to make voter fraud claims, folks around the NBA are similarly looking at the recent All-Star Game voting results under a microscope.  LeBron James found a way to connect the two.  SEE ALSO: Oregon basketball player won't be winning any Oscars with this ridiculous flop The Cleveland Cavaliers star spoke with members of the media on Friday, … [Link]

Mashable » Bumble BFF just raised $40,000 for Planned Parenthood

Friday 27 January 22:08:47 UTC 2017

Turns out the only thing that's more fun than meeting new friends is raising money for Planned Parenthood while you do it. Yesterday, Bumble BFF, the social side of the popular dating app, helped a few hundred thousand people meet new friends and donated 10 cents for every mate match they made. The company told Mashable it was done as part … [Link]

Mashable » This magical food recycler eliminates the grossest thing about composting

Friday 27 January 22:05:28 UTC 2017

By turning your food waste into fertilizer, the 'ZERA Food Recycler' gives you no excuse not to compost. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Gadget, Gadgets, and News [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Patents a Vaporizer

Friday 27 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Apple's product lineup may extend beyond cars and the connected home. A patent filed last year and published January 26 reveals a concept for a vaporizer. From a report on CNN Money, shared by reader JoshTops: The details are a bit hazy — that is, Apple's patent only describes "a substance that is to be vaporized or sublimated into a … [Link]

Mashable » Guess what new dope patent Apple filed

Friday 27 January 21:53:11 UTC 2017

We’ve seen our fair share of eyebrow-raising patent filings from Apple, but this one from Cupertino might be the most unexpected yet. The company has filed a patent application for a vaporizer, yes a vaporizer. SEE ALSO: iPhone 8 might ditch the aluminum body for a stainless steel frame The application, which was first spotted by Digital Trends, was published on … [Link]

Mashable » Liberal ladies: You're killing it on OKCupid

Friday 27 January 21:52:50 UTC 2017

If the past few weeks have taught us anything, it's that it's more important than ever for women to stand up and speak their minds — and it turns out it could even help find lasting love. The folks at OKCupid have released some heartening new data that shows strong, liberal women have more success in landing relationships. Success, in this … [Link]

Mashable » 78-year-old grandma makes the perfect snow angel with help from her family

Friday 27 January 21:51:50 UTC 2017

Puppies and kids aren't the only ones who love the snow.  According to Youtube user Chris Howerton, his 78-year-old grandma wanted to go out and make a snow angel, despite not being able to see or walk very well.  In this video, his uncles help make her day by carefully plopping her into the fluffy snow and watching as she … [Link]

Mashable » Two guys allegedly ran a 'Hamilton' tickets Ponzi scheme that netted $81 million

Friday 27 January 21:22:54 UTC 2017

Was anything more inevitable than a Hamilton Ponzi scheme?  The Securities and Exchange Commission charged two men in New York with fraud on Friday for running an $81 million Ponzi scheme that promised to make money reselling tickets to the sold-out Broadway musical.  The Ponzi masterminds, Joseph Meli and Matthew Harriton, allegedly promised 125 investors that they would make at least … [Link]

Mashable » Here are some other things Trump's $15 billion wall budget could be spent on

Friday 27 January 21:22:25 UTC 2017

Donald Trump is dead set on building that wall across the Mexican border and it's going to cost (someone??) billions. On Thursday, Business Insider reported that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had confirmed Congress is moving ahead with the plan to build Trump's architectural dream structure, and estimated the cost would be somewhere between $12 billion and $15 billion. That's a … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Market Value Tops $500 Billion Again After 17 Years

Friday 27 January 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft's market capitalization topped $500 billion for the first time since 2000 on Friday, after the technology giant's stock rose following another quarter of results that beat Wall Street's expectations. From a report: Shares of the world's biggest software company rose as much as 2.1 percent to $65.64, an all-time high, in early trading, valuing the company at $510.37 billion. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Chrome 58 Canary Turns On WebAssembly

Friday 27 January 20:51:20 UTC 2017

Google released Chrome 58 Canary this week, which enbales WebAssembly by default. The action gives Chrome more power to run Web apps directly in the browser, but this is early days. [Link]

Mashable » Father and son bond over 'Final Fantasy' in TV show based on a true story

Friday 27 January 20:46:04 UTC 2017

OK I'm just going to say it … awwww! But it's only coming out in Japan (for now). Awwww. According to Model Press, the live-action show — titled Final Fantasy 14: Daddy of Light (yes) — will be premiering in Japan on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System, that is) in April.  SEE ALSO: You can take a tour of 'Final Fantasy XV's … [Link]

Mashable » A new Mr. Clean is here to sex you up

Friday 27 January 20:42:08 UTC 2017

We all know the bald cleaning man, Mr. Clean. But the new and (improved?) Mr. Clean is bringing things to a whole new level of sexy. The 30-second spot slated to air during the third quarter of the Super Bowl features a sexed-up CGI Mr. Clean that will surely make you feel something. Whether that's turned on or creeped out … [Link]

Slashdot » Smart Baby-Trackers Mostly Unnecessary, Say US Doctors

Friday 27 January 20:40:00 UTC 2017

A group of pediatricians has called for smart health-trackers, designed to monitor babies while they sleep, to be regulated by the same US body that oversees other medical equipment. An anonymous reader shares a BBC report: The monitors, which often take the form of sensors fitted to clothing or nappies, measure signs such as heart rate and breathing during sleep. … [Link]

Mashable » In Trump's America, it's 'The Wall' vs. avocados

Friday 27 January 20:25:45 UTC 2017

Everyone knows: Guac is extra. It's also why avocados were suddenly thrust into the center of a political firestorm on Thursday. The humble fruit (which, yes, is classified as a single-seeded berry) has become the symbol of the downside of aggressive taxes that the administration of President Donald Trump has reportedly considered on U.S. imports from Mexico. Pointing to avocados is … [Link]

Popular Science » The cutest animals on Twitter, Boeing's new spacesuit, and other amazing images of the week

Friday 27 January 20:23:45 UTC 2017

Science Newsworthy eye candy Our favorite images from this week in science, health, and space news. [Link]

Mashable » Here's what Absolut Vodka is looking for in their next 'billion dollar nose'

Friday 27 January 20:06:29 UTC 2017

Absolut Vodka wants to hire someone as a full time drinker.  The Swedish company is looking for a "billion dollar nose" and no, that's not just any old nose attached to someone who drinks a lot of vodka. The international vodka brand is working to replace Per Hermansson, who's held the position—and earned a reputation for his own nose—for more … [Link]

Slashdot » PayPal Has Been Talking With Amazon on Payments, CEO Says

Friday 27 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

A new feature could be coming to your Amazon checkout process. It's called PayPal. Amazon and PayPal are in talks about the possibility of the online retail giant supporting PayPal payments at checkout, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said in an interview. While Schulman didn't say when — or even if — a deal might happen between the companies, he did … [Link]

Mashable » Oregon basketball player won't be winning any Oscars with this ridiculous flop

Friday 27 January 19:58:03 UTC 2017

The Academy Awards are less than a month away, and Oregon's Dillon Brooks definitely won't be taking home any acting trophies for his flop attempt. Brooks drew some pretty light contact in the second half of Oregon's contest with Utah on Thursday night. After hesitating for a second, the junior small forward proceed to miraculously soar halfway across the court, hoping … [Link]

Mashable » Some evidence Trump is probably using to make his wild voter fraud case

Friday 27 January 19:44:48 UTC 2017

Disclaimer: This is a humor piece and these are *probably* not the pieces of evidence President Trump is looking at. Then again we can't know, because he hasn't produced any evidence. President Trump's claims about widespread voter fraud — he believes that there were between 3 and 5 million illegal votes cast — are certainly shocking. They're also completely unfounded and … [Link]

Mashable » Helping others make their dreams come true is her biggest passion

Friday 27 January 19:43:46 UTC 2017

On the cover of Catherine Smith’s computer is a sticker that reads “Sooner NOT Later.” It’s not just an empty aphorism for the Philadelphia life coach and blogger, it’s also a way of life. Catherine runs a small business that helps people overcome their fears and build the confidence they need to live their dreams. It’s something she calls venture coaching … [Link]

Mashable » Facial recognition cameras are planned for New York City bridges and tunnels

Friday 27 January 19:40:35 UTC 2017

Last fall, New York governor Andrew Cuomo laid out a sweeping initiative for the bridges and tunnels of New York City. The "transformational plan," which is part of a larger, $100 billion infrastructure effort for the state, aims to "reimagine New York's crossings" for the 21st century and the future — a future that, in some aspects, looks to be straight … [Link]

Mashable » How this California company fits five acres of farmland into 40-foot shipping containers

Friday 27 January 19:30:01 UTC 2017

All over the country are food deserts – generally urban, impoverished or isolated communities that are devoid of grocery stores and farmers markets, and thus lack access to fresh food. Local Roots is a Los Angeles-based urban agriculture company that is seeking to fill this void. Through a little bit of creativity and a whole lot of technology, the team has … [Link]

Mashable » Innovative recycling brings second chances to people who need them

Friday 27 January 19:29:56 UTC 2017

What do you get when you transform trash into jobs? For one LA-based recycling company, it means a whole new way of doing business.    Isidore Electronics Recycling is a company that believes in second chances – for the discarded devices we toss in our landfills every day and for the people who emerge from the criminal justice system looking for … [Link]

Mashable » Little maestro expertly commands the band in an Istanbul subway

Friday 27 January 19:25:10 UTC 2017

A band conductor's job is hard. They need to keep the pace, make sure that all the sounds blend flawlessly together and maintain control of an entire orchestra.  SEE ALSO: This musical robot can play the bagpipes better than you In this video posted on Twitter by user Dilara, one little kid has the job down pat taking control and demonstrating … [Link]

Slashdot » Adobe Is Killing Contribute, Director, and Shockwave

Friday 27 January 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Reader Krystalo writes: Adobe today announced Adobe Contribute and Adobe Director will no longer be for sale nor supported as of February 1, 2017. At the same time, Adobe is also stopping Shockwave for Mac updates and support on March 14, 2017 after the last release of the product. The reason Adobe gives for the death of Contribute and Director … [Link]

Mashable » Eating at Disneyland's newest restaurant costs as much as your rent

Friday 27 January 19:16:46 UTC 2017

“Gee, that was a cheap day at Disneyland," said nobody ever.  However, things could get considerably pricier with the 'land's new 21 Royal restaurant which costs…wait for it…$1,250 per person, according to Rob Report. A photo posted by Bruce Wallin (@robbtravelbruce) on Jan 25, 2017 at 7:35am PST SEE ALSO: Andrew Garfield lives his best life, got high at Disneyland for … [Link]

Mashable » The British media just roasted Donald Trump, and he hated it

Friday 27 January 19:13:19 UTC 2017

Trump’s relationship with the media has been, shall we say, fractious to date – from his deeming CNN "fake news" to his press secretary's various run-ins with the members of the press. But he hadn't seen nothing until the Brits rolled into town. SEE ALSO: The media's subtle way of trolling Donald Trump Eschewing the Lifezette school of easy questioning, Laura … [Link]

Mashable » Beauty guru got her followers to troll guys using this makeup tool

Friday 27 January 19:04:20 UTC 2017

Some guys have a lot to learn. On Tuesday, YouTube beauty guru Selena Faye posted a prompt on Twitter asking her followers to ask their boyfriends or male friends what they thought a pink beauty blender tool was.  SEE ALSO: This is why you should never, ever drink 'tea' you find lying around Ok, send your boyfriend (or male friend) this … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable police pug will handcuff you with his cuteness

Friday 27 January 19:02:59 UTC 2017

Not every dog can make it as a police dog. SEE ALSO: Study shows dogs love reggae, my dudes Police dogs have to be highly intelligent and trainable. They are generally medium to large in size. They have great stamina and endurance. These attributes don't really apply to pugs. Pugs are small, round and cute. They don't really scream authoritative or … [Link]

Popular Science » Doctors successfully treat two babies with leukemia using gene-edited immune cells

Friday 27 January 19:02:32 UTC 2017

Health It’s a promising approach, but still needs a lot more research In a report out this week in the journal Science Translational Medicine, a group of British doctors reported that they had successfully “cured” two infants of the blood… [Link]

Mashable » Why 'Counter-Strike' tournament pros think the Swiss system is more fair

Friday 27 January 18:53:53 UTC 2017

The 10th Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major, taking place this week, changed the format of how teams progress through preliminary matches. Based on what we've heard from viewers and competitors at the tournament, it's a well-received change. Instead of the typical group stage format, the ELeague Major in Atlanta used a Swiss system in the preliminaries to determine which teams made it … [Link]

Mashable » 'Hamilton' will make a Super Bowl appearance

Friday 27 January 18:51:48 UTC 2017

The two most American forces, football and Hamilton, finally have the unexpected opportunity to unite.  The once and future Schuyler Sisters will be gracing the football field on February 5 to perform together at the 2017 Super Bowl game between New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, according to the New York Times. SEE ALSO: Lin-Manuel Miranda teases brief 'Hamilton' return Renée … [Link]

Mashable » How this California company fits five acres of farmland into 40-foot shipping containers

Friday 27 January 18:50:04 UTC 2017

All over the country are food deserts – generally urban, impoverished or isolated communities that are devoid of grocery stores and farmers markets, and thus lack access to fresh food. Local Roots is a Los Angeles-based urban agriculture company that is seeking to fill this void. Through a little bit of creativity and a whole lot of technology, the team … [Link]

Mashable » After backlash, Mark Zuckerberg drops lawsuits against Hawaiians over their land

Friday 27 January 18:46:38 UTC 2017

Mark Zuckerberg is dropping his lawsuits that would have forced hundreds of people in Hawaii to sell their land.  The "quiet title" process, which allows rightful ownership of land to be decided before a judge, would likely have granted ownership of Hawaiian land to the Facebook founder instead of hundreds of family members who share in partial ownership.  "To find a … [Link]

Mashable » There's a way to make supermarket tomatoes taste good again

Friday 27 January 18:40:39 UTC 2017

Supermarket tomatoes don't exactly pack a punch of flavor by comparison to their heirloom counterparts.  The bland little fruits are a little watery, a little sour and a little sweet, basically a shade of what their traditional varieties are.  But now, a team of scientists may be on the way toward making the typical tomato flavorful again. SEE ALSO: If you … [Link]

Slashdot » Seagate Says 16TB Hard Drive To Hit Market Within 18 Months

Friday 27 January 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: If you haven't shopped around for hard drives in a while, you may be surprised at what's out there. The largest 3.5-inch desktop hard drives currently available from Seagate, for example, offer a whopping 10TB of capacity for less than $500. In the event that 10TB isn't quite enough storage and a multi-drive setup … [Link]

Popular Science » The nuclear arsenals of China and the U.S.: Plans for a future armageddon

Friday 27 January 18:26:51 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal A quick run-down of they have now, and what they'll get in the coming decades. Here's a quick run-down of the nuclear systems of both countries—and what they are planning to obtain in the next 25 years. [Link]

Mashable » 9 GIFs that sum up the 'Humans' experience

Friday 27 January 18:23:24 UTC 2017

Watching a show like AMC's Humans is an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. There are just as many highs as there are lows, but that's what makes the ride enjoyable.  The first season centered around the Hawkins family, who have purchased an AI Humanoid Synthetic, or "Synth." In this parallel 2017, owning a Synth is the norm. They're meant to do household … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » GM Releases Next Generation Infotainment SDK

Friday 27 January 18:21:12 UTC 2017

GM has released a new Next Generation Infotainment (NGI) SDK. The NGI SDK represents a dramatic shift in the way app developers interact with GM vehicle data and create associated apps. Prior to the release, developers interested in developing apps for the GM infotainment screens had to physically travel to a GM facility in Michigan and test-deploy the app in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Yellow fever outbreak is killing off rare monkeys in Brazil

Friday 27 January 18:21:00 UTC 2017

Up to 90 per cent of brown howler monkeys in one area may have died already and fear of them spreading yellow fever to humans has led to reprisal attacks [Link]

New Scientist – News » Wood-burners: London air pollution is just tip of the iceberg

Friday 27 January 18:13:00 UTC 2017

Sold as an eco-friendly way to heat our homes, wood-burning stoves might actually be a disaster for their owners’ health and for the climate [Link]

Popular Science » The chemicals in burnt toast and crispy fries won't kill you, but the calories might

Friday 27 January 18:11:19 UTC 2017

Health We’re pretty bad at identifying which cancer risks make a difference But don’t tell the British government… [Link]

Mashable » Super talented dad transforms his sons' drawings into beautiful artwork

Friday 27 January 18:07:18 UTC 2017

For one family, artwork done by the kids doesn't just go up on the fridge. It gets turned into full on illustrations done by a professional artist. SEE ALSO: This artwork combining Superman and Facebook is so on point Thomas Romain is an professional artist and animator in Tokyo. After several years of purely using digital tools to do his illustrations, … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Translate Is About To Get a Lot Better, Thanks To Its Machine Learning Push

Friday 27 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Google CEO Sundar Pichai is offering a big new update that should affect anyone who's ever used Google's translation services. From a report on CNBC: The new version will be rolling out in 2017 via Google Cloud, Pichai said. "We have improved our translation ability more in one single year than all our improvements over the last 10 years combined," … [Link]

Mashable » No, Fox News didn't get Trump to flash the White House lights on and off

Friday 27 January 17:59:00 UTC 2017

How quickly in an era of malleable truth do tantalizing falsehoods make the rounds. On Friday, it was Fox News' turn. Network anchors joked in a segment that they'd asked Donald Trump to turn the White House lights on and off if he was watching the show. Their request was followed by a video clip of a light flashing in a … [Link]

Mashable » MashTalk: How Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm could affect future iPhones

Friday 27 January 17:51:50 UTC 2017

Apple's suing another company again, and this time it's not Samsung. On this week's MashTalk, Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal, Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff and yours truly chat about Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm and the latest iPhone 8 rumors.  We also have special guest, Tech Reporter Brett Williams, to explain why everyone should get laser eye surgery in case of … [Link]

Mashable » 20 Sundance movies we truly loved (and 7 we really didn't)

Friday 27 January 17:47:42 UTC 2017

PARK CITY, Utah — You take the good with the bad at Sundance, where this year, there was more of the former, thankfully. While we didn't quite get a Whiplash- or Manchester by the Sea-sized blue-chip awards contender at the 2017 festival, the quality stuff prevailed. SEE ALSO: Finally, a VR breakthrough: 'Dear Angelica' will fog your Oculus Rift with tears … [Link]

Mashable » NHL ref loudly curses out player during penalty announcement

Friday 27 January 17:41:13 UTC 2017

Hockey is the most fun sport to watch because it's reckless, there are a bunch of fights and even the REFS are badasses who don't take anyone's sh*t. NHL ref Frederick L'Ecuyer was in the middle of calling a penalty on the Columbus Blue Jackets when he suddenly decided to let one of the players know exactly how he feels. SEE … [Link]

New Scientist – News » US scientists can look to Canada for ways to fight a crackdown

Friday 27 January 17:36:00 UTC 2017

The Trump administration seems to want to rein scientists in, just as Canada did until recently – and it's there we should look for lessons in fighting back [Link]

Mashable » If you want to smile, watch B-Rad the baby sloth do his thing

Friday 27 January 17:28:27 UTC 2017

This might be, without exaggeration, the absolute cutest baby sloth we've ever seen.  B-Rad is a three-toed baby sloth from Costa Rica and we can only imagine that he is the star of the Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Animal Sanctuary.  Everything about this Brave Wilderness video is too much. B-Rad hanging out on a fluffy stuffed sloth, the little … [Link]

Mashable » Teen shoots soda in her own face for pretty much no reason at all

Friday 27 January 17:26:37 UTC 2017

After a stellar week in teendom, we are back in the trenches with a Twitter video that will leave you saying, "What did they think was going to happen here?" Twitter user Drake Driscoll shared a video of herself wearing the famous dog Snapchat filter when someone in the background of the video decided to shake up a soda can and … [Link]

Mashable » 50 years ago, the Apollo program began with a deadly tragedy

Friday 27 January 17:20:40 UTC 2017

March 30, 1966Edward H. White II, Virgil "Gus" Grissom, and Roger B. Chaffee.Image: NASAOn March 21, 1966, NASA announced its crew selection for the AS-204 mission — the first crewed mission in the program aimed at reaching the moon.Astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White II and Roger B. Chaffee were chosen to carry out a 14-day low orbital test of … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Says It Is Winning Its New War Against Macs

Friday 27 January 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Windows PCs are starting to chip away at Apple's strong grip of the high-end computer market, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood said on an earnings call Thursday. From a report: Microsofts licensing business, which sells Windows to third-party PC makers, was up 5 percent last quarter, confirmed CFO Amy Hood during an earnings call on Thursday. The "non-pro" (consumer) market grew … [Link]

Mashable » Apple ruined the MacBook Pro charging cable — this magnetic adapter will make it all better

Friday 27 January 17:18:29 UTC 2017

‘MagNeo’ allows you to use your USB-C port as intended. Not only can you charge your laptop with this adapter, but you can also experience 4k video and Thunderbolt 3 data transfer. Its magnetic design makes it easy to use. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Magsafe, Magnetic Adapter, Magnetic, and 100w Charge [Link]

Mashable » Talking to robots might make you feel better about your love life, new research shows

Friday 27 January 17:10:33 UTC 2017

Robots are being built and tested to help humans with many things — from delivering food to folding our clothes. As we look to them to perform day-to-day tasks in the future, researchers are working more and more toward giving robots human qualities, like the ability to give emotional support. Researchers from Northwestern University, Cornell University and the Interdisciplinary Center in … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, Steve Bannon, Jake Tapper isn't going to "shut up" because you told him to

Friday 27 January 17:10:05 UTC 2017

On Thursday, The New York Times released a predictably terrifying interview with Trump advisor Steve Bannon, who advised the media to "keep its mouth shut." In response, most members of the media did exactly the opposite by opening their mouths so wide since they had lost the ability to breathe in oxygenCNN's Jake Tapper might have had the best reaction to … [Link]

Mashable » You may never have to teach your kids to tie their shoes again

Friday 27 January 17:09:11 UTC 2017

This new shoe accessory could have you avoiding the annoying task of having to retie your shoesThe 'QuickShoeLace' conveniently clips your shoe laces to the side, leaving you looking sleek and savvy.   Read more…More about Sneaker, Sneakers, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Urban [Link]

Mashable » Trump closed the White House comment line so people are calling his hotels

Friday 27 January 17:00:02 UTC 2017

The White House has, in recent history, offered up a line of communication to the public in the form of a phone line where citizens can call and leave comments for the President. Staffers screen these comments, categorize them, and decide what to pass along. Apparently, not anymore.  SEE ALSO: The stunning moment Whitehouse.gov changed hands Since entering office, Donald Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Watch parents and kids get silly after smoking weed together for the first time

Friday 27 January 16:41:53 UTC 2017

Getting stoned with your parents can be a tricky situation, but the benefits can greatly outweigh the awkwardness that will surely ensue.  Continuing their YouTube trend of producing great cannabis videos, Cut Video got three parents and their children together and put them in a room to smoke weed together for the first time. As you can expect, things range … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny baby hippo takes her first dip in the pool

Friday 27 January 16:40:45 UTC 2017

The Cincinnati Zoo welcomed a new baby hippo earlier this week, born six weeks early to 17-year-old mom, Bibi. Since then, the calf has received 24-hour care — from tube-feeding to veterinary checkups — and is reportedly gaining strength.  Also, she got a new pool and just took her first dip.  SEE ALSO: Dog mom jumps into freezing water to save … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: A Point of Contention – Modern User Interfaces

Friday 27 January 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Reader Artem Tashkinov writes: Here are the staples of the modern user interface (in varying degree apply to modern web/and most operating systems such as Windows 10, iOS and even Android): Too much white space, huge margins, too little informationText is indistinguishable from controlsText in full-CAPSCertain controls cannot be easily understood (like on/off states for check boxes or elements like … [Link]

Mashable » How these two women managed to keep their hair through chemo

Friday 27 January 16:31:31 UTC 2017

Both Kristin Haynes and Deanna King both used cold caps to retain their hair throughout their chemotherapy treatmentsIn 2015 the FDA approved the marketing of the 'DigniCap' cold cap systemBoth women say that the ability to see themselves, and not cancer, when they look in the mirror only helps to strengthen those fighting the disease.   Read more…More about Hair, Chemo, … [Link]

Popular Science » Elon Musk's tunnel could make L.A.'s traffic worse

Friday 27 January 16:17:45 UTC 2017

Science Unless it's a secret tunnel, or a toll road Tunnels and highways can make traffic congestion worse… [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks' mobile orders are too popular for their own good

Friday 27 January 16:13:42 UTC 2017

Convenient mobile orders are bringing endless of lines of customers into Starbucks — and that's a problem.  Lines at the coffee chain are out of control because of pile-ups of mobile orders that cause delays for IRL customers. Starbucks admitted the flaw in a conference call sharing its fourth quarter earnings on Thursday. The chain trimmed its revenue forecast for the … [Link]

Mashable » VR game that uses motion instead of controllers looks adorably fun

Friday 27 January 16:07:56 UTC 2017

Jogger is like Frogger except in VR — and you're being chased by aliens in UFOs with freakin' laser beams attached to them.  Normally, to achieve this kind of motion-controlled gaming, you'd either need controllers — Nintendo's Wii Remotes or Sony's Move controllers, for instance — or some kind of visual sensor like Microsoft's Kinect.  But Jogger uses just the … [Link]

Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox is at is again with a big band style Lady Gaga cover

Friday 27 January 16:04:24 UTC 2017

We've heard plenty of versions of Lady Gaga's classic hit 'Poker Face', but Postmodern Jukebox has now put their smooth, cool take on it with a 1940s big band rendition.  Wear something vintage, crank this up and dance the night away.  VR game that uses motion instead of controllers looks adorably fun Someone drove onto this jetty during a high surf advisory … [Link]

Mashable » Art on street corner depicts Wonder Woman punching Donald Trump, which is exactly what you need today

Friday 27 January 16:03:59 UTC 2017

A picture is worth a thousand words, and this one shows a superpowerful female immigrant punching the least-liked incoming President of the United States in modern history. SEE ALSO: Samantha Bee: 'You can't rain on the pussy parade' The image was created in 2016 and printed for many a Women's March. The original was posted anonymously to Imgur on Dec. 5, … [Link]

Mashable » Someone drove onto this jetty during a high surf advisory and it ended terribly

Friday 27 January 16:02:57 UTC 2017

The ocean is an unforgiving and brutal force of nature that deserves respect.  A High Surf Advisory from the US National Weather Service was set on Thursday for Eureka, California, with surf height set at a whopping 27 feet. Despite the warnings, a driver decided to test his pickup truck outfitted with oversized tires and drive out to the tip … [Link]

Slashdot » Japanese Government Requires Java and Internet Explorer 11 X86

Friday 27 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Long time reader AmiMoJo writes: Japan has introduced "My Number", a social security number assigned to citizens and used to access government services. Unfortunately, the My Number management web portal requires the Java plug-in. Because this plug-in is deprecated in many browsers, only Internet Explorer 11 (32 bit) and Safari on Mac are supported. The explanation (translated) given for this … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How almost-impossible video games can create euphoric moments

Friday 27 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

For many gamers, overcoming an enormous challenge that once seemed impossible is one of the most ecstatic experiences games can provide [Link]

Mashable » Legendary kid beatboxes while playing the recorder with his nose

Friday 27 January 15:57:44 UTC 2017

Remember when we all had to learn the recorder in elementary school and we thought it was really lame? If only we knew we could turn that talent into something truly brilliant with a little extra effort. This fifth grader not only plays the recorder through his nose (!!), but also drops some sick beatboxing skills at the same time. … [Link]

Mashable » Apple officially joins the fight against the singularity

Friday 27 January 15:54:42 UTC 2017

Artificial Intelligence has another champion and watchdog. Four months after its formation, the Partnership on AI, a group dedicated to tackling AI opportunities and challenges finally, officially welcomed Apple as a member. Tom Gruber, Apple's head of advanced development for Apple's digital assistant, Siri, joined the Partnership on AI's board of Trustees on Friday.  SEE ALSO: How the scary potential of … [Link]

Mashable » Missy Elliott channels Jon Snow in her 'I'm Better' music video

Friday 27 January 15:53:43 UTC 2017

Leave it to Missy Elliott to make water aerobics look impossibly cool.  The hip hop legend dropped a surprise video for "I'm Better" featuring Lamb, and, as always, it's a visual treat thanks to Elliott and her army of backup dancer clones. She rocks a jacket adorned with feathers on the shoulders to remind you she's like Jon Snow, only … [Link]

Mashable » The very best (and worst) movies from Sundance 2017

Friday 27 January 15:52:46 UTC 2017

Casey Affleck the ghost, Aubrey Plaza the horny nun and Fred Armisen the bad husband. These are just some of the highlights in this film festival roundup. Get the scoop on all of the great (and not so great) films from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Brigsby Bear, Kyle Mooney, … [Link]

Mashable » A 'pussyhat' lands a spot on the cover of 'TIME' and 'The New Yorker'

Friday 27 January 15:52:05 UTC 2017

The pink symbol of what may have been the largest protest in U.S. history has gone from the streets and social media timelines to the front cover of TIME.  A perfectly knit pussyhat, the cat-like homemade hat that has become one de facto symbol of a Trump administration opposition, commands your attention in the minimalistic cover complete with a powerful headline, … [Link]

Mashable » Goop suggests you buy a golden butt necklace for Valentine's Day

Friday 27 January 15:45:41 UTC 2017

First Gwyneth Paltrow told us to put rocks in our vaginas, and now she’s suggesting we wear a butt or some boobs around our neck. Yes, literally just a gold-plated necklace of a bare bottom or bust. The pieces are called "Le derrière dorée" and "Rubies boobies doré," respectively, and are both designed by Anissa Kermiche. The booty, which Goop describes … [Link]

Slashdot » You Don't Need an Antivirus (Except Microsoft's Built-in on Windows), Says Former Firefox Developer

Friday 27 January 15:36:38 UTC 2017

Former Firefox developer Robert O'Callahan believes that antivirus software is not necessary, AV vendors are of little help, and that you should uninstall your antivirus software immediately. From a blog post: Users have been fooled into associating AV vendors with security and you don't want AV vendors bad-mouthing your product. AV software is broadly installed and when it breaks your … [Link]

Mashable » Disney's Boba Fett just pulled off the slickest move of all time

Friday 27 January 15:29:15 UTC 2017

Pretty much everyone loves Boba Fett. SEE ALSO: 23 incredible photos from Disney's 'Star Wars' cruise Yes, he is a bounty hunter working for the dark side. But he's also fights with wrist rockets and a jet pack, so he's obviously a BAMF. Boba Fett is one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars franchise, so much so that … [Link]

Mashable » Melania Trump's 'Vanity Fair' cover is causing a ton of controversy in Mexico

Friday 27 January 15:18:34 UTC 2017

The people of Mexico are far from thrilled with Donald Trump and his harsh immigration policies, and now they're livid with the new first lady for a controversial magazine cover. Melania Trump was given the honor of appearing on the cover of the Mexican edition of February's Vanity Fair, but the choice of cover photograph is beyond absurd. SEE ALSO: All … [Link]

Mashable » Ben and Jerry's bourbon ice cream seems like a dream, but it's real

Friday 27 January 15:16:47 UTC 2017

Let’s get real: drinking and ice cream are where a hefty portion of our incomes are going to go for the foreseeable future (especially since the avocado outlook is bleak).  The geniuses at Ben and Jerry's made have combined the two coping mechanisms into one bourbon ice cream, reports Time (Sadly, this ice cream won't actually get you buzzed). Image: BEN … [Link]

Slashdot » Stock Research Moves Past PDFs as Customers Demand More for Their Money

Friday 27 January 15:10:00 UTC 2017

With investment firms cutting costs and portfolio managers combating a barrage of information, financial research shops around the globe are looking for new ways to keep their product relevant. From a report: A raft of startups have launched to support that effort, offering tools that can use Google search data to get an edge on retail sales, deploy drones to … [Link]

Mashable » Jason Momoa casually throws real axes in front of a live studio audience

Friday 27 January 15:03:16 UTC 2017

Some celebrities play cute games during their late night visitsJason Momoa throws axes. The actor stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to talk about his new Netflix show Frontier, break down his character's drinking abilities and dangerously showcase how good he is at throwing axes in front of a live studio audience. Watch host Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo and (a … [Link]

Mashable » That Emotional Advice Kid kept Jimmy Fallon in stitches during their interview

Friday 27 January 14:47:59 UTC 2017

Get $2 ready because this interview contains a lot of emotions. Twelve-year-old Ciro Ortiz, aka the Emotional Advice Kid, appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon last night and kept everyone laughing at his hilarious and adorable comments.  The late night host asked Ortiz a series of questions ranging from how he came up with his unique advice idea … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon's 'Embeds' takes you on the political campaign trail

Friday 27 January 14:39:24 UTC 2017

The news from the campaign trail isn't just delivered by the anchors you see on television. Before it's read aloud into an earpiece or scripted for a teleprompter, the day's headlines are identified and dispatched by a 20-something reporter often thousands miles away from the TV studio.  Instead of sitting at a desk, staring at Twitter or reading other news sites, … [Link]

Mashable » Trevor Noah breaks down President Trump's week of executive actions

Friday 27 January 14:36:18 UTC 2017

In the week since President Donald Trump took office, he's signed 13 executive actions. And though that might read to some as quite a bit for one week, The Daily Show is here to remind us that not all of Trump's executive orders carry much weight.  Take Trump's executive order to build a wall along the Mexican border, for example. … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Admits Sales of 'Expensive' HoloLens 'Not Huge', Says More Versions Are Planned

Friday 27 January 14:30:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft is not giving away too much about the sales figures for HoloLens but goes as far as saying it is "in thousands, not hundreds of thousands". From a report: Speaking at educational technology event the Bett Show in London on Thursday, Roger Walkden, Senior Director and Commercial Lead of HoloLens, acknowledged that the price tag was partly responsible for … [Link]

Mashable » Fat camp and a dead dad: 'This Is Us' is your cry of the week

Friday 27 January 14:26:40 UTC 2017

Welcome to our new weekly series "Cry of the Week," in which we highlight whatever moment made us ugly cry on our couches the most in the past seven days. This Is Us has never been afraid to take us viewers on an emotional rollercoaster. In fact, I'm convinced that Dan Fogelman and the NBC show’s writers relish in our tears … [Link]

Mashable » All electric trains in the Netherlands are entirely wind-powered

Friday 27 January 14:17:49 UTC 2017

All electric trains in the Netherlands are now powered entirely by wind energy. It's the first railway network in the world to rely completely on renewable energy, providing carbon-free travel to over 600,000 daily passengers. Read more…More about Wind Powered, Electric Trains, Netherlandsdutch, Clean Energy, and Sustainable Energy [Link]

Popular Science » Robotic food delivery is rolling into the United States in February

Friday 27 January 14:07:54 UTC 2017

Technology Will the Starship bot be the future of takeout? Postmates and DoorDash will test their new delivery boy next month, a six-wheeled robot built by Starship Technologies. [Link]

Mashable » Top 10 Movies from Sundance 2017

Friday 27 January 13:50:06 UTC 2017

Casey Affleck, Fred Armisen, Kyle Mooney and Anne Hathaway are featured in the great (and not so great) films from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Cool teen builds soda machine in empty locker The story of martyred soldier who received India's highest military honor will tug at your heartstrings Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik trash … [Link]

Mashable » Good in small doses: The book that may make you want to take LSD

Friday 27 January 13:48:05 UTC 2017

Calmer. Happier. Way more productive. That may sound like the first line of a Radiohead song. In fact, it's how author Ayelet Waldman felt after trying a tiny dose of LSD every third day for a month. SEE ALSO: A guide to marijuana microdosing: How tiny hits could be the future of weed Waldman's curious experiment is the subject of A … [Link]

Mashable » You can wash this smartphone with water and soap

Friday 27 January 13:46:35 UTC 2017

Fact 1: Phones get dirty.  Fact 2: Most phones don't like water very much. Soap, even less.  Enter Kyocera's new phone, launched in Japan on Thursday. Called Kyocera rafre, it's not only resistant to water; it can also withstand hot water and soap without any trouble.  SEE ALSO: Taking underwater photos with your iPhone just got way easier You can … [Link]

Mashable » This disturbing dolphin selfie trend is a low point for humanity

Friday 27 January 13:41:19 UTC 2017

Could people please stop dragging dolphins from the water in order to take selfies with them? SEE ALSO: Tourists swarmed a baby dolphin for photos, then left it for dead Another baby dolphin has died in Argentina after tourists ripped it from the ocean and mobbed it to touch it and take snaps with it.  A YouTube video shows beachgoers in … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran's tweet about his new GQ cover is classic Ed Sheeran

Friday 27 January 13:30:53 UTC 2017

LONDON — Just because you're voted the "worst dressed man of the year" by a magazine doesn't mean you won't one day end up on the cover. SEE ALSO: Improve your day and watch Ed Sheeran cover 'Fresh Prince' theme Ed Sheeran is a shining example of this.  He may have earned the dubious title of "worst dressed man of 2012" … [Link]

Slashdot » A Lack of Alternatives To Qualcomm Is Hurting the Ecosystem

Friday 27 January 13:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Android Authority: Smartphone enthusiasts are probably eagerly awaiting the arrival of Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 835 SoC, which was unveiled back at the beginning of January. However, recent revelations suggest that consumers could be in for an unexpected wait, and we're unlikely to see an alternative manufacturer step in to fill the void given … [Link]

Mashable » Draw yourself as Benedict Cumberbatch's imaginary date because that's not creepy at all

Friday 27 January 13:18:40 UTC 2017

Benedict Cumberbatch is one classy gentleman. So classy that he even has his own colouring book. Superfans yearning to eventually meet their favourite Sherlock star can imagine themselves in a variety of different IRL settings using this book.  SEE ALSO: 11 times Benedict Cumberbatch nailed quintessentially British style For example, you can draw in Benedict Cumberbatch's imaginary date… Image: i love … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Planet Earth makes its own water from scratch deep in the mantle

Friday 27 January 13:14:00 UTC 2017

Computer simulation confirms that water can form within our planet rather than arriving from space, and the process may explain mysterious deep quakes [Link]

Mashable » Cool teen builds soda machine in empty locker

Friday 27 January 13:10:05 UTC 2017

Who needs lockers these days now that schools are forgoing books in favor of electronic devices? The teens no longer need a place to put their cool teen stuff, so genius student Blake Hawkins turned his locker into something more useful and profitable: a soda machine. Hawkins' machine requires exact change, is theft-proof, and was installed without damaging the locker … [Link]

Mashable » Nobody knows why this woman trolled a reporter with an M&M's hat

Friday 27 January 12:54:13 UTC 2017

There’s always a level of unpredictability to live broadcasting. And for one Channel 4 reporter that reached new levels this week.  Gary Gibbon was reporting live from Washington D.C. when a woman wearing an M&M's box hat started dancing in the background while holding a banner reading "Black Candy Matters". SEE ALSO: Man fights off Twitter scammer by vowing to marry … [Link]

Mashable » These sports stars are miffed their country won't acknowledge their achievements

Friday 27 January 12:44:04 UTC 2017

India’s top sports stars have lashed out at the government for not rewarding them in what is a further signal of India’s continued negligence and little investment to excel in sports.  Iconic billiards player Pankaj Advani, often referred to as the golden boy, isn’t pleased with not getting awarded the highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, for the second time in … [Link]

Mashable » This is why you should never, ever drink 'tea' you find lying around

Friday 27 January 12:30:59 UTC 2017

LONDON — We don't even want to imagine what this would have tasted like. On Wednesday afternoon, Niamh McManus of Redcar, UK shared a mildly shudder-inducing story that involved a beauty blender, her brother and a Lidl mug. SEE ALSO: This mum's wine hack has taken Twitter by storm Here's the tweet, which pretty much speaks for itself. Put my beauty … [Link]

Mashable » The story of martyred soldier who received India's highest military honor will tug at your heartstrings

Friday 27 January 12:16:25 UTC 2017

On India's 68th Republic Day celebrated on Jan. 26, martyred soldier Hangpan Dada was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra — the country's highest gallantry honor.  His teary-eyed widow Chasen Lowang received the award from the Indian president after the grand parade in New Delhi. Havaldar Dada, who served in the Indian Army's Assam Regiment, hailed from a remote area in … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik trash hotel rooms in 'Fifty Shades Darker' music video

Friday 27 January 11:33:57 UTC 2017

If you like Zayn Malik, Taylor Swift and shots of people looking moody and having very little respect for hotel property, then you're in luck. The music video for the Fifty Shades Darker song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" has all of the above in abundance. The song is written by Swift in conjunction with Jack Antonoff and Sam Dew … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Enduring CSS – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Friday 27 January 11:26:45 UTC 2017

Get "Enduring CSS" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-01-30 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Indians are busy figuring out how the blackbuck died after Salman Khan claimed 'natural' death

Friday 27 January 11:08:40 UTC 2017

Bollywood actor Salman Khan appeared in court on Friday to record his statement on the black buck poaching case that has haunted him for 19 years. Khan reportedly claimed that he was innocent and the animal had died of "natural causes".  SEE ALSO: This national park tracked down rhino poachers thanks to a selfie Twitter users drew up a list of … [Link]

Mashable » White House official memo misspells British PM's name three times

Friday 27 January 11:04:59 UTC 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May has expressed hopes to rekindle Britain's special relationship with the US now that Donald Trump is president.  SEE ALSO: Trump's inauguration speech sounded like it was ripped from Bane from 'The Dark Knight Rises' But her aspirations suffered a minor setback after the White House press team misspelled her name thrice in the schedule for her … [Link]

Slashdot » Software Engineers Are the Heroes of New Computer History Museum Exhibit

Friday 27 January 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Tekla Perry writes: The Computer History Museum set out to turn the spotlight on software engineers and show how they are the changing the world. But what projects to feature in the new, permanent exhibit [called "Make Software: Change the World!"] (that opens to the public this Saturday, January 28th)? The curators whittled a list of 100 technologies that owe … [Link]

Mashable » Google Chrome will now reload web pages faster

Friday 27 January 10:24:02 UTC 2017

Don’t you find it annoying when Chrome takes an additional second or two to reload a web page you had visited only recently? Google does, too — and it is making things smoother. SEE ALSO: Finally, an easy way to catch your lying ISP right from your desktop Google says refreshes on Chrome browser are now about 28 percent faster, adding … [Link]

Mashable » These new 'Beauty and the Beast' character posters have a magical surprise

Friday 27 January 10:23:53 UTC 2017

When you see all the characters together in one place, the sheer star-power of the cast that's been assembled for Disney's live action Beauty and the Beast remake really hits home. SEE ALSO: There's a new 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer that you're going to want to watch, stat The posters below aren't any ordinary posters, either — on Thursday evening, … [Link]

Mashable » 69 times James Blunt was laugh-out-loud funny on Twitter

Friday 27 January 9:30:00 UTC 2017

LONDON — The title of "funniest British person on Twitter" is a hotly contested one. Obviously Danny Dyer has a very strong Twitter game, and rarely a day goes by when J.K. Rowling doesn't tweet something brilliant. SEE ALSO: 21 of the most hilarious and disturbing Ricky Gervais selfies of all time But there's another contender who could give both of … [Link]

Mashable » Watch fans go nuts in theaters when Sunny Leone appears as 'Laila' in 'Raees'

Friday 27 January 8:08:32 UTC 2017

It is no secret that Sunny Leone is wildly popular in India. The adult entertainment star, by virtue of her second innings in Bollywood, is not only the most searched personality on Google India, but also a rage-driver offline.  SEE ALSO: Video of former Pakistan president dancing to a Bollywood song sets tongues wagging Sample this. Leone's dance moves as Laila … [Link]

Slashdot » New, Higher Measurement of Universe's Expansion May Lead To a 'New Physics'

Friday 27 January 7:30:00 UTC 2017

doug141 writes: Astronomers have measured the universe's current expansion rate (a value known as the Hubble constant) at about 44.7 miles (71.9 kilometers) per second per megaparsec (3.26 million light-years). This is consistent with a calculation that was announced last year by a research team, but it's considerably higher than the rate that was estimated by the European Space Agency's … [Link]

Mashable » More trouble for Uber in India's Silicon Valley

Friday 27 January 6:48:04 UTC 2017

As ride-hailing companies Uber and its local giant Ola expand their operations in India, antique regulations continue to emerge as roadblocks. SEE ALSO: Uber, Ola drivers go on strike as earnings, incentives fall The latest testament of this comes from Karnataka, the home of crucial market Bangalore, where the state government is considering deeming pool-sharing services of both the taxi services … [Link]

Mashable » This national park tracked down rhino poachers thanks to a selfie

Friday 27 January 6:37:49 UTC 2017

While India holds the notorious record of witnessing maximum selfie deaths in the world for two successive years, here's one instance where selfies have actually turned helpful.  SEE ALSO: The world’s best wildlife photography reveals a fragile, beautiful realm The Assam Police has tracked down two poachers through the selfies clicked inside Kaziranga National Park in northeastern India. The duo had … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2376: Doomsday Clock!

Friday 27 January 5:51:22 UTC 2017

He’s changing the world! [Link]

Slashdot » New York Approves Largest US Offshore Wind Farm Off Long Island

Friday 27 January 5:30:43 UTC 2017

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has approved what will be the longest U.S. offshore wind farm when it's built off the east end of Long Island. When it's all said and done, it will generate enough electricity to power more than 50,000 homes on Long Island's South Fork. Computerworld reports: The South Fork Wind Farm will consist of 15 wind … [Link]

Mashable » Trolls really piled on this country's hyped annual radio countdown

Friday 27 January 5:07:53 UTC 2017

If there's one thing the internet is good for, its disrupting normal proceedings. So nobody should have been surprised when a number of cheeky social media users piled on the "Hottest 100," an annual tradition hosted by Australian indie radio station Triple J. A public poll that's been around since 1993, the countdown is announced in real time online as well … [Link]

Mashable » The Guardian's misquote of '1984' unwittingly starts 'tiny train world' meme

Friday 27 January 4:50:05 UTC 2017

Need a daily reminder that the internet is a post-ironic cesspit of misinformation, in-jokes and cynicism? You came to the right place.  You may have noticed that George Orwell's dystopian classic 1984 is (dare we say it) trending again, for some strange reason that may or may not be related to the messed up state of politics and current obsession with … [Link]

Mashable » Artificial intelligence could one day diagnose skin cancer from smartphones

Friday 27 January 4:34:06 UTC 2017

Can an algorithm detect skin cancer as well as a dermatologist? Scientists say yes, at least, according to a new study out this week. A group of researchers at Stanford say they have trained AI to be as reliable as human dermatologists at detecting skin cancer and that the technology may someday be able work on smartphones. SEE ALSO: Here's why … [Link]

Mashable » Here are Boeing's new slim, touchscreen-friendly spacesuits

Friday 27 January 3:57:33 UTC 2017

Boeing says they are ready to take America back into space. But first they have to suit up.  The company unveiled a new line of spacesuits this week to pair with its Starliner spacecraft, designed to take astronauts to the International Space Station.  At 20 pounds, it weighs 40 percent less than NASA's current spacesuits, has touchscreen-friendly gloves, strategically placed zippers, … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Finally Turn Hydrogen Into a Metal, Ending a 80-Year Quest

Friday 27 January 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In 1935, scientists predicted that the simplest element, hydrogen, could also become metallic under pressure, and they calculated that it would take 25 GigaPascals to force this transition (each Gigapascal is about 10,000 atmospheres of pressure). That estimate, in the words of the people who have finally made metallic hydrogen, "was … [Link]

Mashable » Archie got hot, but 'Riverdale' is more than just a bunch of pretty faces

Friday 27 January 3:01:51 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for Riverdale Season 1, episode 1, titled "The River's Edge." "Our story is about a town, a small town, and the people who live in the town. From a distance, it presents itself like so many other small towns all over the world: safe, decent, innocent. Get closer though, and you start seeing the shadows underneath. The … [Link]

Mashable » Indigenous activists respond to flag-burning on 'Invasion Day'

Friday 27 January 2:54:39 UTC 2017

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and other cities to protest "Australia Day," the national celebration marking the anniversary of the continent's colonisation, known by critics as "Invasion Day" or "Survival Day." From calls to #ChangeTheDate, expressions of Indigenous culture and shows of solidarity from non-Indigenous communities, the protests were said to draw 50,000 … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook just added support for physical security keys and that's a big plus

Friday 27 January 2:24:27 UTC 2017

When the rollout of its newest privacy tools, Facebook snuck in a very useful update: support for physical security keys. That means you can now use any USB key that supports the universal second factor (U2F) standard to log into your Facebook account, confirming your identity just by tapping the key. SEE ALSO: Facebook changes how it talks about privacy What … [Link]

Mashable » Joel Embiid's brilliant tweet tweaks Trump where it hurts after NBA All-Star snub

Friday 27 January 2:20:06 UTC 2017

Joel Embiid is many things. He's a phenomenal basketball player, a quality quote, a physical marvel and, as most NBA fans know by know, hilarious on social media.  But this one-liner from Thursday may be his finest internet moment yet.  SEE ALSO: The most dad-ass dad sneaker of all time just became even more dad Embiid was in contention for a … [Link]

Mashable » An NBA team's season of discontent boils over on Instagram

Friday 27 January 2:05:49 UTC 2017

If the NBA regular season ended today, the Chicago Bulls would be playoff-bound, but boy, is that far from the full story.  Despite their star-studded lineup and high expectations, the Bulls are a cesspool of bad blood and bitterness, barely hanging on to playoff contention. That ill will peaked after Wednesday night's loss, which saw the Bulls drop a 10-point lead … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Kim Kardashian really did pierce her nails

Friday 27 January 1:42:22 UTC 2017

The great thing about Kim Kardashian's social media resurgence is the return of her Snapchat.  Once again, we get to revel in glimpses of her everyday life, even the incredibly dull moments. On Thursday afternoon, she gave us 10 second bites of her ridiculously entertaining world — a world full of pierced nails. Yes, you read that right.  SEE ALSO: Kim … [Link]

Mashable » How 21 kids could keep climate websites from going completely dark

Friday 27 January 1:37:53 UTC 2017

Right now, anxiety is sweeping across the scientific community about the Trump administration's efforts to make climate data disappear.  However, there are now a very special group of 21 young Americans, ages nine to 20, who are throwing a sizable wrench in the Trump administration's plans. Their lawsuit against the federal government and fossil fuel companies seeks to hold them accountable … [Link]

Slashdot » New York Okays Largest US Offshore Wind Farm Off Long Island

Friday 27 January 1:25:00 UTC 2017

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has approved what will be the longest U.S. offshore wind farm when it's built off the east end of Long Island. When it's all said and done, it will generate enough electricity to power more than 50,000 homes on Long Island's South Fork. Computerworld reports: The South Fork Wind Farm will consist of 15 wind … [Link]

Mashable » Trump is going to build that damn wall and all people can talk about is avocados

Friday 27 January 1:15:47 UTC 2017

So President Donald Trump is still planning to build that wall, it's going to be a big wall, and he wants to make Mexico, scratch that, the American consumer, pay for it.  The proposed wall, which started as a giant insult but will now be a physical barrier along the U.S. and Mexico border, is going to cost a huge amount … [Link]

Mashable » 'Riverdale' reinvents Archie with a 'Twin Peaks' twist, and we dare you not to love it

Friday 27 January 0:58:32 UTC 2017

When Luke Perry was growing up in small town Ohio, sharing a tiny bedroom in a trailer with his brother, he took sanctuary with a stack of comic books piled high in his closet. He’d pull issues from his stash and read them diligently by flashlight, and amid the many superheroes and sci-fi epics there was another favorite – a staple … [Link]

Mashable » Bride perfectly trolls her groom in a ridiculous T-Rex costume

Friday 27 January 0:52:00 UTC 2017

“First look" wedding pictures are usually some of the most beautiful pictures from any couple's nuptials.  For the first time, the couple sees each other fully done up for their wedding day. While most of the time "first looks" lead to beautiful happy tears, one woman used her "first look" for another beautiful moment: a beautiful, wedding day troll. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Pixel 2 To Feature Improved Camera, CPU and Higher Price, Says Report

Friday 27 January 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Google's Pixel smartphone was released in October last year, but we're already starting to hear about the "Pixel 2" successor. The "reliable" source told 9to5Google that the next Google flagship will feature an improved camera, faster CPU and higher price tag. Interestingly, the source notes a "budget" Pixel is in the works. 9to5Google reports: We're also now being told, however, … [Link]

Mashable » NBA team tries to troll the defending champs but actually just ends up trolling itself

Friday 27 January 0:39:39 UTC 2017

The Sacramento Kings overcame the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime on Wednesday night so, naturally, the Kings decided to poke some fun at Cleveland after the big upset. But this isn't your standard "X burns Y on Twitter" story since, the Kings tried to insult a team generally superior in every way. As everyone's favorite fictional sports commentator would say, … [Link]

Mashable » Great white shark gracefully photobombs 10-year-old's surfing pic

Friday 27 January 0:37:18 UTC 2017

Looks like Eden is going to need a bigger surf board. The 10-year-old surfer was out on the waves near Australia's Port Stephens when he almost collided with what seems to be a great white shark. The most terrifying part? He didn't even realise how close he'd come to bumping into the predator till after he had reached the shore. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, there's going to be a Ferrari Land and it's everything you imagined

Friday 27 January 0:29:06 UTC 2017

Ferrari Land — it might sound like fantasy but pretty soon it will be a full-blown theme park packed full of mini Ferraris and some of the fastest rides in Europe. A maze of super-speed rides in the Italian car company's signature red, Ferrari Land will open at the PortAventura amusement park in Spain on April 7. While there's already a … [Link]

Mashable » Please leave me alone while I stare at this photo of Jupiter

Friday 27 January 0:24:47 UTC 2017

Hi. It's been a hard week. Come look at this photo of Jupiter with me, won't you?  The image, taken by NASA's somewhat troubled, but still functioning Juno spacecraft orbiting the giant plant, shows off Jupiter's clouds swirling and storms brewing. It's pretty, right?  SEE ALSO: New photo shows swirling storms ripping through Jupiter's clouds The circular storm near the bottom … [Link]

Mashable » Google Pixel 2 might make you ditch your real camera once and for all

Friday 27 January 0:17:37 UTC 2017

Dang, that was fast. It's only been a little over three months since Google launched its Pixel phones and there are already rumors swirling around about the Pixel 2. Citing a reliable source, 9to5Google says Google — at least, at this early stage in development — is testing several versions of the Pixel 2 (none of which are guaranteed to make … [Link]

Mashable » American Airlines is ditching seatback screens in its new planes

Friday 27 January 0:11:50 UTC 2017

In-flight boredom can often be soothed by the screen planted on the seat before you. But that small luxury will soon be nixed from a set of new jets from American Airlines. Instead, the company said, passengers can just bring their laptops, phones and other gadgets if they need a little entertainment on the journey. SEE ALSO: JetBlue now has free … [Link]

Slashdot » Breach Notification Website LeakedSource Allegedly Raided By Feds

Friday 27 January 0:05:00 UTC 2017

Breach notification service LeakedSource may be permanently shut down after the owner of the site was raided earlier this week. "At the start of the new year, LeakedSource indexed more than 3 billion records," reports CSO Online. "Their collection is the result of information sharing between a number of sources, including those who hacked the data themselves. Access to the … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists are turning dragonflies into tiny cyborg drones

Friday 27 January 0:03:43 UTC 2017

One company has decided the ideal tiny drone should take its cues from the natural world of insects — specifically the dragonfly.  When Draper, an independent biomedical solutions lab, set out to make its own mini-fliers, it cut out the middleman. It got some of the insects and outfitted them with cutting-edge navigation, synthetic biology and neurotechnology systems to create a … [Link]

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