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 » Apple is finally fixing one of the Apple Watch's most annoying problems

Monday 30 January 23:25:43 UTC 2017

Most of us know well enough not to check our smartphones in a movie theater, but what do you do when your smart watch lights up when you raise your hand to scratch your nose. SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Series 2 review: Less silly, more usable You can do the panicked wrist grab, covering your Apple Watch before anyone notices the … [Link]

Slashdot » FDA Confirms Toxicity of Homeopathic Baby Products; Maker Refuses To Recall

Monday 30 January 23:25:00 UTC 2017

Last year in November, the Federal Trade Commission issued an enforcement policy statement that requires over-the-counter (OTC) homeopathic drugs and product makers to disclose in their advertisement and labeling that there is no evidence that homeopathic products are effective. At around the same time the FTC issued the statement, the Food and Drug Administration was investigating homeopathic teething gels and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Veep' cast shows us how they really feel after their SAG Award loss

Monday 30 January 23:02:24 UTC 2017

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the cast of Veep are giving us some serious Glee vibes following their loss at the SAG Awards on Sunday night. After losing the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series to Orange Is The New Black, Veep's playful crew took a photo of themselves to accurately commemorate the occasion. SEE ALSO: Winona Ryder … [Link]

Mashable » Meet Lovely, the sex toy that's like a FitBit for your dick

Monday 30 January 22:54:49 UTC 2017

You’ve got data from every other moment of your waking life, why shouldn't you have it for your sexual encounters too? That's exactly what Lovely — a new wearable that is part tracker, part sex toy — is aiming to provide. The device, on sale today for $169, is essentially a stretchy silicone ring worn around the base of the penis … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Father of Pac-Man,' Masaya Nakamura, Dies At Age 91

Monday 30 January 22:54:28 UTC 2017

AmiMoJo writes from a report via The Japan Times: Masaya Nakamura, the founder of game developer Namco and known as "the father of Pac-Man," has died at age 91. He founded Nakamura Seisakusho in 1955, which was renamed Namco in 1977. The company developed numerous hit video games, including "Galaxian," "Pac-Man" and "Ridge Racer." "Pac-Man," designed by Namco's inhouse video … [Link]

Mashable » These stickers will tell you the exact ripeness of your avocados

Monday 30 January 22:50:49 UTC 2017

An unripe or overripe avocado can ruin the week of any guacamole lover.  Most avocado aficionados have spent years perfecting their technique for figuring out if an avocado is truly ready to be consumed. Now, new fruit stickers from Freshmax in New Zealand have arrived to help produce amateurs determine an avocado's ripeness based on where its color falls on the … [Link]

Mashable » CineFix predicts Oscar winners

Monday 30 January 22:42:29 UTC 2017

Oscar nominations came out earlier this week and the CineFix team is picking the winners! Clint Gage, Ti Lovelace, Dustin McLean and Josh Dickey run through the major categories and discuss who SHOULD win and who WILL win. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Cinefix, Oscars 2017, Oscars, and Entertainment [Link]

Slashdot » Former Fed Employee Fined $5,000 For Installing Bitcoin Software On Server

Monday 30 January 22:35:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: A former Federal Reserve employee was sentenced Friday to 12 months probation and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty in October to installing unauthorized software on a computer server at the U.S. central bank. Nicholas Berthaume, who as a communications analyst had access to computer servers at the Fed's Board of Governors … [Link]

Mashable » The video games industry responds to Trump's immigration ban

Monday 30 January 22:33:52 UTC 2017

How does Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration affect the video games industry? Gaming is a global business, after all. Publishers and developers operate in just about every region of the world, and most support teams represent a vast assortment of nationalities. SEE ALSO: 2 big names in video games take on Trump's immigration ban Trump's executive order potentially spells … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists face 'nightmare' amid Trump's Muslim ban

Monday 30 January 22:24:29 UTC 2017

High atop the Greenland ice sheet lies thousands of dollars of sophisticated scientific monitoring equipment key to projecting future sea level rise. Their batteries are drained and in need of repair, but a scientist charged with their care fears she can't reach the equipment because of Trump's de-facto Muslim ban.  University of Calgary doctoral student Samira Samimi, who was born in … [Link]

Mashable » 5 crucial online resources that help immigrants learn their rights in airports

Monday 30 January 22:21:17 UTC 2017

Airports are now the latest battleground for human rights, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order severely limiting immigration into the United States just one week into his presidency. The order, which targets Muslim-majority nations, has garnered severe backlash from progressives and activists who showed up to international airports in droves to protest the ban.  SEE ALSO: Airport protests against … [Link]

Mashable » Exit the 12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi says he's moving on

Monday 30 January 22:20:10 UTC 2017

A few days after Doctor Who fans lost Sir John Hurt, one of the finest actors to ever play the Doctor, they also lost the character's current incarnation.  Peter Capaldi is leaving the role, the actor announced on BBC Radio.  SEE ALSO: 'Doctor Who' delayed until 2017 as showrunner Steven Moffat calls it quits Series 10, which hits TV screens in … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Removes Plugin Controls From Chrome, Reports Claim

Monday 30 January 21:55:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Ghacks report: Google made a change in Chrome 57 that removes options from the browser to manage plugins such as Google Widevine, Adobe Flash, or the Chrome PDF Viewer. If you load chrome://plugins in Chrome 56 or earlier, a list of installed plugins is displayed to you. You can use it, among other things, to … [Link]

Mashable » Woman's pet snake got stuck in her gauged earlobe and we're screaming

Monday 30 January 21:37:40 UTC 2017

We don't know whether to laugh or cry. Last Monday, Ashley Glawe posted a photo of herself and her pet snake, Bart, on Facebook. Only the snake wasn't in her hands or wrapped around her arms. It was stuck through her gauged earlobe. SEE ALSO: Very brave men wrangle a giant snake out of a car engine Glawe was rushed to … [Link]

Popular Science » Leaked EPA memo: Not even the EPA knows what’s going on with the EPA

Monday 30 January 21:35:06 UTC 2017

Environment An internal email encourages EPA staff to ignore the press An internal EPA memo encourages EPA staff to ignore the press, acknowledges internal uncertainty. [Link]

Mashable » Ezekiel Elliot absolutely destroyed a fan who rushed the field at the Pro Bowl

Monday 30 January 21:33:15 UTC 2017

Ezekiel Elliot is a spectacle of pure athleticism, and the Dallas Cowboys running back proved it at Sunday's Pro Bowl. Though he only rushed for 20 yards on eight carries in the actual game, Elliot put his physical gifts on display when a fan charged the field between snaps. Elliot emerged from the sidelines and brought the errant fan down at … [Link]

Mashable » Some very rich person bought a plane seat for each of their falcons

Monday 30 January 21:18:30 UTC 2017

It’s pretty sad when some pets lead nicer lives than most people on earth. Redditor lensoo shared an equally bizarre and awesome photo of an airplane cabin on Monday of an absurd number of falcons traveling on an airplane, each with their very own seat. SEE ALSO: JetBlue now has free Wi-Fi on all flights [Link]

Mashable » How virtual experiences induce real-world adrenaline

Monday 30 January 21:18:09 UTC 2017

Brought to you by the All-New Toyota C-HR There are seemingly endless possibilities for the future of virtual reality, from immersive entertainment experiences to films that make you feel as if you’re driving in the front seat right alongside your favourite movie star.   These futuristic visions are heart-thumping for more than the sheer wow-factor. They’re so exciting, in fact, that producers … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook's New Tool Looks To Replace Traditional Two-Factor Authentication

Monday 30 January 21:15:00 UTC 2017

Facebook today unveiled a new feature to let its 1.79 billion users reset passwords for other websites using its platform, an effort to further entrench the social network in people's digital lives. From a report: Delegated Recovery, as it's being called, looks to be a step forward for those afraid of losing their devices when using two-factor authentication (2FA) — … [Link]

Mashable » Winnie the Pooh dancing is the remedy for all your negative feelings

Monday 30 January 21:13:49 UTC 2017

The internet has always been a spawning ground for the most random things. SEE ALSO: These Michelle Obama memes are the internet's coping mechanism But often, the most random things actually become the most delightful. That's what we have here, with the birth of #DancingWinnie. Me when my jam comes on #dancingwinnie pic.twitter.com/CqajWwUGDS — Dancing Winnie (@Dancing_Winnie) January 30, 2017 This … [Link]

Mashable » Fitbit is stumbling… so it's making a smartwatch

Monday 30 January 21:12:13 UTC 2017

In unsurprising news, Fitbit released a preliminary statement this morning detailing its disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter of last year.  The statement was headlined by an announcement of "cost reductions to improve efficiencies and strengthen performance," which, in plain terms, means layoffs. These "reorganization efforts" amount to the elimination of six percent of Fitbit's workforce, or about 110 employees. … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix teases a gadget that lets you browse with just your brain

Monday 30 January 20:57:12 UTC 2017

Netflix may soon have a way for binge-watchers to take their laziness to new heights. A group of the company's engineers recently constructed a makeshift device that allows viewers to choose what they want to watch using only their brainwaves. The gadget, called Mindflix, is a modified version of a Muse headband — which is designed to monitor brain activity for … [Link]

Mashable » This new at-home fertility test lets you zoom in on your sperm

Monday 30 January 20:44:11 UTC 2017

Men produce an unending supply of sperm, but most of them have never been able to see their swimmers up close and personal — until now. YO is a new at-home device that let’s you essentially stream your semen. It works by turning your phone into a microscope, which along with letting you see your sperm can almost instantly tell you … [Link]

Mashable » Dialing up the past: How did the early internet affect the media?

Monday 30 January 20:43:48 UTC 2017

Amit Rathore is the founder and CEO of Quintype, a modern media technology platform and premium monetization service. If you're old enough, think back to the early days of the internet. It was a tapestry of low-res images, comic sans, scrolling banners, and painfully slow dial-up connections. Back then, it was hard to imagine what a ubiquitous and important thing it … [Link]

Mashable » Barbie saves a planet in new comic series, may save ours

Monday 30 January 20:39:17 UTC 2017

Free Comic Book Day may be a couple months out, but Mashable has an exclusive preview of one book that is bound to shake things up – Papercutz's Barbie. Yes, Barbie has her own comic book, and it's more empowering for women than you might think. This new issue will actually contain two all-new stories about this beloved toy icon. In … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook's Parse Is Shutting Down Today

Monday 30 January 20:35:00 UTC 2017

Facebook acquired Parse, a toolkit and support system for mobile developers, in 2013. At the time, the social network's ambitions were high: Parse would be Facebook's way into one day harnessing developers to become a true cloud business, competing alongside the likes of Amazon, Google and Microsoft. Three years later, Facebook announced it would be shutting down Parse. Today is … [Link]

Mashable » ESPN's Sage Steele blasted for complaining about airport protests

Monday 30 January 20:28:30 UTC 2017

ESPN’s SportsCenter host Sage Steele is in hot water for her latest Instagram post, in which she criticized the thousands who protested Donald Trump's Muslim ban at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday. Steele, who was traveling to Houston, complained about the traffic and flight delays, claiming the protesters were inconveniencing many travelers' plans.  SEE ALSO: Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ could have … [Link]

Mashable » Why 2017 will be the year of the Access Economy in Australia

Monday 30 January 20:23:44 UTC 2017

You may not know exactly what the "Access Economy" is, but odds are that you're already taking full advantage of it. Whenever you stream your favourite TV show on Netflix, rent a room via Airbnb or hitch a ride with Uber, you're contributing to this blossoming market.  The Access Economy is a business model based not on permanent ownership, but on … [Link]

Popular Science » What can NASA’s twin study results actually tell us?

Monday 30 January 20:23:09 UTC 2017

Space Not much can be said yet of the differences between the identical twins’ genetic makeup Scott and Mark Kelly—identical twins and NASA astronauts—have given countless blood, saliva, and other cell samples this past year as part of NASA’s first-of-its kind… [Link]

Mashable » Dropbox's new feature puts cloud files on your desktop

Monday 30 January 20:11:09 UTC 2017

Dropbox is beefing up its productivity tools and making cloud files much easier to find. During a press event in San Francisco Monday, the cloud storage company introduced a new feature called SmartSync that makes cloud files accessible from users' desktops and rolled out a line of updates to its collaboration software Paper.  SEE ALSO: This Chrome extension makes your Facebook … [Link]

Mashable » This simple device creates clean water for those who need it

Monday 30 January 20:09:12 UTC 2017

The 'Community Chlorine Maker' uses salt, water and some power to create easy access to clean drinking water.The device can treat up to 200 liters of water in just five minutes.  Read more…More about Tech, Device, Access To Clean Drinking Water, Clean Water, and Community Chlorine Maker [Link]

Mashable » Obama's first statement since leaving the White House is a three-paragraph subtweet

Monday 30 January 19:58:51 UTC 2017

Barack Obama's first statement since departing the White House might not please The Donald. In a short, three paragraph missive issued by his spokesperson Kevin Lewis, Obama said he was "heartened" by the millions of Americans taking to the streets and social media to protest some of Trump's first actions since his inauguration. SEE ALSO: Trump inspires a new era of … [Link]

Mashable » Come see the beautiful makeup that people are applying to their thighs for some reason

Monday 30 January 19:53:24 UTC 2017

Just when you thought makeup trends couldn't get any stranger, Instagram users have topped themselves by presenting the world with thigh makeup. You heard rightThigh makeup. Instead of doing their makeup on their actual faces, people are creating full faces of makeup, using their thighs as canvases.  SEE ALSO: Unicorn eyeliner is a real beauty trend… and it's pretty magical I … [Link]

Slashdot » Sony Warns It Will Take $1 Billion Writedown, Blames Slowing DVD Sales

Monday 30 January 19:48:20 UTC 2017

Sony has warned investors that it will take roughly $978m writedown on its film business, blaming a goodwill impairment charge that dates back to an acquisition of a Hollywood studio almost three decades ago. From a report on Reuters: The impairment charge came as Sony cut its outlook for profits from DVD, blu-ray discs and other home entertainment operations in … [Link]

Mashable » Young Han Solo director finds the perfect way to reveal filming has begun

Monday 30 January 19:37:46 UTC 2017

We are one step closer to the Young Han Solo movie we all so desperately want and crafted the perfect tweet to tell us. SEE ALSO: Woody Harrelson joins young Han Solo movie Director Chris Miller declared to the world that filming for the movie started today by tweeting out a photo of the film's very first clapperboard, showing that they … [Link]

Slashdot » Oracle Effectively Doubles Licence Fees To Run Its Stuff in AWS

Monday 30 January 19:25:00 UTC 2017

Oracle has changed the way it charges users to run its software in Amazon Web Services, effectively doubling the cost along the way. From a report: Big Red's previous licensing regime recognised that AWS's virtual CPUs were a single thread of a core that runs two threads. Each virtual CPU therefore counted as half a core. That's changed: Oracle's new … [Link]

Mashable » Meet the gay Iraqi soldiers who fell in love and ended up on Ellen

Monday 30 January 19:23:36 UTC 2017

Ellen has once again found a story so impossibly sweet it almost makes us forget all the garbage she had to sift through to get it.  In the midst of Trump's recent Muslim ban, Ellen presented us with Nayyef and Btoo, two former Iraqi soldiers who met while enlisted and fell in love. Iraq's rampant homophobia forced them to keep … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Announces Campaign APIs to Empower App Advertising

Monday 30 January 19:19:47 UTC 2017

Microsoft recently introduced campaign APIs, under the Windows Store Promotions API, that allow app owners to promote apps and manage ad campaigns within the Windows Store. From ad creation to promoting apps through targeting, the APIs enable app promotion in an increasingly competitive app market. [Link]

Mashable » What CEOs are saying about the Muslim ban, and what they actually mean

Monday 30 January 19:16:59 UTC 2017

CEOs tend to walk a fine line when it comes to politics. In times of strife, it's common for chief executives to release mealy-mouthed statements full of corporate nothingspeak—and this is nothing if not a time of strife. After Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, however, many corporate leaders (especially those in the tech industry) have come out with some ostensibly … [Link]

Mashable » Marshawn Lynch's Scottish hijinks will restore your faith in the American spirit

Monday 30 January 19:16:19 UTC 2017

We've extolled the virtues of Marshawn Lynch many times in this space.  Now it's time to add another chapter to the legend.  SEE ALSO: Marshawn Lynch forever: An ode to Beast Mode Just when we need him most, the internet's most beloved former NFL star goes to Scotland and — partially, ever so slightly — redeems America's reputation abroad.  As … [Link]

Mashable » A thirsty internet reacts to the mere idea of a 'Skate 4' with hilarious GIFs

Monday 30 January 19:11:04 UTC 2017

All it took was one hashtag from EA's senior manager of community engagement, Daniel Lingen, over the weekend. With roughly 11,000 retweets and 21,000 likes so far, it's pretty obvious what the fans want. And here's how they reacted: @HuskyHog pic.twitter.com/tvFSraMtC2 — Ryan Russell (@xryanrussellx) January 29, 2017 @DANNYonPC @HuskyHog @MrProWestie @zachulon pic.twitter.com/bjJ560gCLN — KiWY (@iKiWYs) January 28, 2017 @HuskyHog pic.twitter.com/tWxrrXNg6X … [Link]

Mashable » A thorough explanation of why you might feel sick playing games in VR

Monday 30 January 19:05:07 UTC 2017

It's not clear just how widespread an issue motion sickness in VR is, but it's certainly not not a problem. Some game developers have managed to come up with tricks to lessen the impact of VR gaming on your stomach, but at best they can feel like temporary fixes to a problem that always seems to rear its head after … [Link]

Mashable » You can now tell Alexa to place your Starbucks order for in-store pickup

Monday 30 January 18:46:58 UTC 2017

Pizza isn't the only thing Amazon's Alexa digital assistant can order for you. Starbucks announced on Monday Echo owners can now enable the "Starbucks Reorder" skill and, with a voice command, tell Alexa to reorder food and beverages for pickup at a preferred store. SEE ALSO: Starbucks CEO's powerful open letter on Trump's Muslim ban As with Alexa's Domino's Pizza skill, … [Link]

Slashdot » Dropbox Finally Brings Its Google Docs Competitor Out of Beta

Monday 30 January 18:45:00 UTC 2017

Dropbox today made Paper — its note-taking app that it's emphasizing is a tool that's built for managing workflow as well — global. In addition to the launch of Paper, the company said that users will also be able to automatically generate presentations in Keynote and other applications through the app. From a report: Dropbox's software is similar to Google's … [Link]

Mashable » What to do when you're so overwhelmed by the Trump presidency you can barely move

Monday 30 January 18:40:46 UTC 2017

It’s been a little over a week since President Trump's inauguration, and already, millions of Americans are sitting in front of their phones, hysterically retweeting Vox articles, often immobilized with fear. The bad news comes in so fast you can hardly keep up with it: senior State Department officials asked to resign, a defacto Muslim ban and a white supremacist given … [Link]

Mashable » Rapper who got famous off Uber declares beef, is switching to Lyft

Monday 30 January 18:37:40 UTC 2017

It’s getting real out here on these ride-hailing streets.  Atlanta-bred rapper MadeinTYO—known for his viral 2016 hit "Uber Everywhere"—has now wedged his way into the war on Uber that took the internet by storm over the weekend, and decried the very brand that helped propel him to stardom. MadeinTYO made his feelings known in two succinct tweets, dragging Uber and, then, … [Link]

Mashable » This app helps pregnant women get a seat on public transport

Monday 30 January 18:37:03 UTC 2017

Babee on Board is a dual app service that lets pregnant women send an alert requesting a seat on the public transport system. Passengers are notified on their smartphones in real time. The app works underground and doesn't require a signal. Read more…More about Subway Metro Train, London, Social Good, Apps, and Public Transportation [Link]

Mashable » Angry neighbor writes a savage letter following a horrible party

Monday 30 January 18:28:15 UTC 2017

Never mess with someone's precious sleep. Telling your neighbors exactly how you feel about their awful behavior is something that doesn't happen as much as it should, but every now and then someone will finds the courage to pen a truly honest letter. SEE ALSO: Loud upstairs neighbors have hilarious response to nasty letter Redditor holdthedoor444 shared a truly savage (and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Trainspotting' cast recreate legendary film poster, 20 years on

Monday 30 January 18:17:51 UTC 2017

The poster for Trainspotting has to be one of the most iconic movie posters of all time. The updated, 20-years-on version created on The Graham Norton Show, meanwhile — well, let's just say, it's certainly eye-catching. SEE ALSO: Here's why Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle didn't talk for years During Friday's show the cast of Danny Boyle's T2 Trainspotting sequel … [Link]

Mashable » This may be the most brutal J.K. Rowling comeback of all time

Monday 30 January 18:09:04 UTC 2017

LONDON — J.K. Rowling has outdone herself. When you're already the Queen of Twitter burns that's not an easy task to manage, but manage it she has. SEE ALSO: 27 times J.K. Rowling was the hero we all needed in 2016 It started Monday afternoon, when she shared the following quote from Winston Churchill. "You have enemies? Good. That means you've … [Link]

Slashdot » Sony Warns It Will Take $1 Billion Writedown As DVD Sales Declines

Monday 30 January 18:05:00 UTC 2017

Sony has warned investors that it will take roughly $978m writedown on its film business, blaming a goodwill impairment charge that dates back to an acquisition of a Hollywood studio almost three decades ago. From a report on Reuters: The impairment charge came as Sony cut its outlook for profits from DVD, blu-ray discs and other home entertainment operations in … [Link]

Mashable » A Trump Hotels tweet from 2011 is getting trolled post-immigration ban

Monday 30 January 18:04:50 UTC 2017

After an emotional, chaos-filled weekend stemming from Donald Trump's ordered immigration ban, people are taking every Trump-related tweet into serious consideration… even ones from 2011. Following the order — which resulted in protests at airports across the United States after legal U.S. residents and immigrants were detained — Twitter users happened upon a nearly six-year-old tweet from the official Trump Hotels account, … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft catches up to Uber again, adds calendar integration

Monday 30 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Lyft is catching up to Uber, again.  The No. 2 ride-hailing app on Monday announced it would add a calendar integration, allowing Lyft users to connect their native or Google calendars with the app to find addresses from their events.  Uber added that feature about three weeks ago. And last week, Lyft started letting some users pay for their rides with … [Link]

Mashable » This Scottish man's Twitter feed is blowing up for all the wrong reasons

Monday 30 January 17:38:11 UTC 2017

LONDON — Cases of mistaken identity are not uncommon on Twitter, but some people have it significantly worse than others. Remember John Lewis, the American computer science educator who's forever being mistaken for both a congressman and a British department store? Well, he's not the only one. SEE ALSO: After Trump's comments, the wrong John Lewis is getting buried in tweets … [Link]

Mashable » Rupert Grint gets new look in Crackle series 'Snatch'

Monday 30 January 17:33:41 UTC 2017

Ronald Weasley and Chuck Bass, is that really you? The actors behind the infamous characters — from Harry Potter and Gossip Girl, respectively — have new looks in Crackle's series Snatch. Mashable got exclusive photos from the upcoming show below. Rupert Grint as Charlie Cavendish in “Snatch."Image: crackle Image: crackle Phoebe Dynevor as Lotti Mott and Ed Westwick as Sonny Castillo … [Link]

Popular Science » You shouldn’t feed poison to babies, even if it’s in a homeopathic teething tablet

Monday 30 January 17:32:48 UTC 2017

Health Parents are still giving belladonna to children, despite multiple FDA warnings Especially if it’s in a homeopathic teething tablet… [Link]

Slashdot » Fitness Wearable Maker Fitbit To Cut Six-Percent of Its Staff Following a Disappointing Q4

Monday 30 January 17:25:00 UTC 2017

As anticipated, wearable leader Fitbit kicked off the week by announcing a six-percent reduction in global work force, following disappointing fourth quarter financials. From a report: A preliminary statement issued this morning details the loss of 110 jobs, as part of a "reorganization of its business" designed to "creat[e] a more focused and efficient operating model." The news follows what … [Link]

Mashable » Samantha Bee is planning a DC event that Trump is going to hate

Monday 30 January 17:23:35 UTC 2017

Samantha Bee is throwing a party in DC and it's safe to say President Trump won't be in attendance. The comedian announced Monday the "first annual 'Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner,'" which will take place on Saturday, April 29 at The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. (the same night as the annual WHCD).  SEE ALSO: Samantha Bee: 'You can't rain … [Link]

Mashable » Azealia Banks Instagrammed Rihanna's phone number because she's the worst

Monday 30 January 17:18:41 UTC 2017

Azealia Banks does not need Twitter to get into a Twitter feud — her depravity knows no bounds. And so over the weekend, she and Rihanna got into a political beef over Trump's immigration ban — just guess which side Banks is on — that resulted in both parties sharing screenshots of each other's phone numbers.  SEE ALSO: Rihanna just gave … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Oxygen ions sent from Earth have been spotted on the moon

Monday 30 January 17:18:00 UTC 2017

Earth’s magnetic field sends streams of oxygen ions towards the moon every month – and that could give us clues to our planet’s early atmosphere [Link]

Popular Science » Take it from history: Visa bans make us less secure

Monday 30 January 17:01:00 UTC 2017

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal When fear trumps science and security, everybody loses Donald Trump's Executive Order banning immigration from Muslim countries argued that these new restrictions are necessary to prevent attacks. This is folly. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » These barbed wire dreamcatchers help support the resistance at Standing Rock

Monday 30 January 17:00:27 UTC 2017

One Native American tribe is giving a modern spin to the traditional dreamcatcher, using razor-sharp wire to highlight the struggle and resilience of Indigenous communities fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Pueblo Tribe, which set up camp at Standing Rock in August 2016, started making dreamcatchers with barbed wire that was previously used against water protectors. Now they're selling the jarring … [Link]

Popular Science » This ghastly sack of cells may be your distant ancestor

Monday 30 January 16:56:46 UTC 2017

Animals Say hello to great-great-great-great … grandpa In a paper in Nature, scientists are claiming to have found humanity's oldest known ancestor. [Link]

Mashable » Get ready for the Super Bowl by watching footballs overinflated in slow motion

Monday 30 January 16:56:30 UTC 2017

The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and what better way to get in the spirit than by watching football inflation in slow motion. Nope, we are not referring to the infamous and played-out #Deflategate. We're actually talking about the opposite — over-inflating footballs. The Slow Mo Guys have come out with a new video that shows us what over-inflating a … [Link]

Mashable » Bryan Cranston will reprise Howard Beale in timely stage production of 'Network'

Monday 30 January 16:52:11 UTC 2017

Bryan Cranston will head to the National Theater in London to portray Howard Beale, the fictitious anchorman in the 1976 film Network who battles television ratings, a crumbling world and a personal demons all on air.  SEE ALSO: Bryan Cranston knows what Lyndon B. Johnson would say to Trump, and it's not pretty According to The New York Times, legendary theater … [Link]

Mashable » Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ could have doomed Apple

Monday 30 January 16:51:18 UTC 2017

If you subscribe to the butterfly effect—the idea that a tiny change in one part of the world can have massive side effects elsewhere—then you know that a President Trump in 1949 (as opposed to President Truman) and an executive order banning immigration from Syria, could have meant that one of the most successful companies of all time, Apple, might never … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Coming Windows 10 Cloud Release May Have Nothing To Do With the Cloud

Monday 30 January 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Last week, several users spotted a mention of "Windows Cloud" in Windows 10 inside builds, speculating if it is a new version of Windows 10 which will stream from Azure. That's not the case, according to long-time Microsoft journalist Mary Jo Foley. From a report: Windows 10 Cloud is a simplifed version of Windows 10 that will be able to … [Link]

Mashable » 17 of the best reasons people gave for deleting Uber

Monday 30 January 16:43:09 UTC 2017

Uber is riding straight into PR hell. The ride-sharing company is currently enduring the full wrath of the internet after infuriating customers following its reaction to a Muslim travel ban issued by President Donald Trump.  On Saturday, thousands of people showed up at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City to protest the president's order. The NY Taxi Workers Alliance … [Link]

Mashable » Illustrator perfectly sums up how Brits feel about Theresa May holding Trump's hand

Monday 30 January 16:38:10 UTC 2017

LONDON — A British illustrator has penned a powerful drawing following Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to the United States on Friday. During the visit, May was pictured holding hands with Donald Trump; a gesture that was met with contempt and derision on social media.  SEE ALSO: The British media just roasted Donald Trump, and he hated it Veronica Dearly decided … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Voice-checking device stops hackers hijacking your Siri or Alexa

Monday 30 January 16:37:00 UTC 2017

To stop imposters causing mayhem by telling your voice-activated assistant what to do, a wearable device can help check whether it is the owner speaking [Link]

Mashable » The new dating app that aims to include people with disabilities

Monday 30 January 16:33:15 UTC 2017

Honesty about your true self isn’t exactly the hallmark of most online dating apps, but a new one called Glimmer is trying to create a more transparent environment, especially for people with disabilities. The emphasis dating apps like Tinder and Bumble put on superficial snap judgments can pose a unique challenge for people with disabilities. Profile formats can make it difficult … [Link]

Mashable » Kit Kat sushi is all of our cravings wrapped into one, for better or worse

Monday 30 January 16:32:06 UTC 2017

We’ve seen sushi of all kinds: some sweet, some savory, some unnecessary, some gross and weird.  But, Japan has stepped up their cute food game once again with Kit Kat sushi, our dessert dream come true. The sushi comes in three flavors: Maguro (tuna), Tamago (egg) and Uni (sea urchin). But, don't worry, the flavors are only named for the sushi … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ancestor of all vertebrates was a big mouth with no anus

Monday 30 January 16:30:00 UTC 2017

A tiny fossil from China could be the earliest of all deuterostomes, creatures that eventually led to evolution of all vertebrates, including humans [Link]

New Scientist – News » Higher unemployment linked to more shootings at schools

Monday 30 January 16:30:00 UTC 2017

An analysis of 381 shootings at US schools and colleges since 1990 found a link between gun violence and several measures of economic insecurity [Link]

Mashable » Comedian creates commercials for Obamacare registration since Trump pulled the ads

Monday 30 January 16:28:14 UTC 2017

The Trump administration has pulled all Obamacare advertisements in the final days of the 2017 enrollment season.  With lack of advertising, it's important to spread the word that the deadline to apply for 2017 coverage is Jan. 31. Fortunately, comedian and writer Colton Dunn has been making his own advertisements on Twitter everyday so that we are all in-the-know about the … [Link]

Mashable » The 'father of Pac-Man' has died at 91

Monday 30 January 16:19:22 UTC 2017

Masaya Nakamura, founder of Namco and frequently referred to as the father of Pac-Man, died on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 91.  What we know today as developer and publisher Bandai Namco began as a Japanese company that made children's rides for department stores, called Nakamura Manufacturing, founded by Nakamura in 1955. The Namco name is an acronym that was eventually derived … [Link]

Slashdot » Let Us Now Praise MacroMind Director

Monday 30 January 16:05:00 UTC 2017

Adobe announced last week that it is discontinuing sales of Contribute, and Director, adding that support to Shockwave for Mac will also be stopped in March. Fast Company's editor Harry McCracken ran into Marc Canter, the industry legend who cofounded MacroMind, the company that created Director back in the 1980s. Following is an excerpt from their conversation: I took the … [Link]

Mashable » The life-changing tech we’ll use in 2050 is already being developed right now

Monday 30 January 15:57:18 UTC 2017

It has often been said that the world doesn’t move at the speed of light, but at the speed of technology. We live in a golden age of innovation, with new gadgets, gear and gizmos popping up in the market almost every day. And the further we go into the future, the more advanced we’ll become.  It can be amazing to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We don’t need a huge blue grab to save sharks and rays

Monday 30 January 15:52:00 UTC 2017

Amid calls to ring-fence nearly a third of oceans to protect marine life, it now seems a fraction of that could save key species, says Lesley Evans Ogden [Link]

Mashable » Celebrities shared their outrage following Trump's immigration ban

Monday 30 January 15:49:05 UTC 2017

Sometimes, a tweet provides just enough room to say what you need to say.  People have been pissed following the Trump administration's executive order barring immigrants and refugees from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the United States.  Celebrities are not keeping quiet either, and many of them have chosen Trump's favorite platform, Twitter, to get their points across.  SEE ALSO: British … [Link]

Mashable » This company will turn your white AirPods black for $99

Monday 30 January 15:45:14 UTC 2017

Most AirPod owners can agree on a few things: They look dorky, sound great and the W1 chip helps them pair seamlessly with iPhones and iPads.  The $159 price could be lower, too, but the one thing most people seem to want is a black option. Enter BlackPods, a third-party company that will darken your glossy white AirPods for a fee. … [Link]

Mashable » All the best protest signs from the weekend of Muslim ban demonstrations

Monday 30 January 15:44:53 UTC 2017

More protests erupted this weekend in response to President Trump's executive order, signed on Friday, which indefinitely barred Syrian refugees and temporarily banned travel into the U.S. from citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries. And, yet again, protesters brought some great signs.   SEE ALSO: Actors' acceptance speeches at SAG awards turn into protest against Trump Muslim ban While the Women's March … [Link]

Mashable » It's now harder to check if a used iPhone is a stolen iPhone

Monday 30 January 15:42:28 UTC 2017

‘Looks like scoring a used iPhone just got a bit more tricky.  Apple's iCloud Activation Lock tool—which allowed potential buyers to check if a used iOS device (i.e. iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Apple Watches) is tied to an active account—appears to have been removed from iCloud.com. The change was first noticed by MacRumors.   SEE ALSO: Apple's website just got … [Link]

Mashable » Bar serving butterbeer is making all our 'Harry Potter' fantasies come true

Monday 30 January 15:39:14 UTC 2017

LONDON — Ever since J.K. Rowling first put pen to paper, readers have been fantasising about butterbeerHarry Potter fans rejoice: your dreams have come true. You can now savour the magical taste of butterbeer IRL at a bar in London.  SEE ALSO: You can have Christmas dinner at Hogwarts this year — for a price At Blind Pig in Soho, London, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI tracks your every move and tells your boss if you’re slacking

Monday 30 January 15:38:00 UTC 2017

Big Brother comes to the workplace. An AI system monitors employee behaviour to detect when they might pose a security threat and track productivity [Link]

Mashable » Transform your smartphone into a tiny boombox with this speaker phone case

Monday 30 January 15:31:09 UTC 2017

The PERI Duo case provides a powerful sound system and extra battery power for smartphones.  Read more…More about Real Time Video, Music, Built In Speakers, Bluetooth Speakers, and Speaker [Link]

Mashable » Petition to stop Trump's state visit to the UK passes 1 million signatures

Monday 30 January 15:26:32 UTC 2017

A petition calling for the UK government to block Donald Trump from making a state visit to the country has gathered more than 1 million signatures in less than 48 hours.  SEE ALSO: It seems the UK really, really doesn't want Trump to meet the Queen "Donald Trump's well documented misogyny and vulgarity disqualifies him from being received by Her Majesty … [Link]

Mashable » Miss Universe contestant proves that no one can resist the music of Beyoncé

Monday 30 January 15:25:19 UTC 2017

It’s always a good time to bust a move, even on national television. During a commercial break at one of the Miss Universe Pageant rehearsals, all eyes were on one contestant in particular: Zoey Ivory aka Miss Netherlands. The beauty queen hopeful was spotted dancing to Beyoncé's hit song "Single Ladies" while the rest of her co-candidates were still standing in … [Link]

Slashdot » Asteroid Whizzing By Earth 6 Times Closer Than the Moon

Monday 30 January 15:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a CNET report: The problem with asteroids passing near Earth is that they're often difficult to spot. Fortunately the hardest ones to see in our neighborhood also tend to be the smaller ones. Such is the case with 2017 BH30, which was discovered Sunday by the Catalina Sky Survey just hours before passing by us at … [Link]

Slashdot » Vinyl Record Production Gets a Much-Needed Tech Upgrade

Monday 30 January 15:01:39 UTC 2017

Ever wondered why you sometimes have to wait months after an album's launch to get the music on vinyl? It's not necessarily because the label hates vinyl — in many cases, it's because the decades-old manufacturing process can't keep up with the format's resurgence. From a report on Engadget: Relief may be in sight for turntable fans, though. Viryl Technologies … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Goat plague wipes out 10 per cent of endangered antelopes

Monday 30 January 14:54:00 UTC 2017

The Mongolian saiga antelope population has been decimated by a disease that usually affects livestock – the first instance in wild antelopes [Link]

Mashable » 'Counter-Strike' match breaks Twitch's streaming record

Monday 30 January 14:47:20 UTC 2017

A Counter-Strike: Global Offensive match shattered a Twitch viewership record Sunday, reaching over 1 million concurrent viewers during the exciting finish of the ELeague Major. ELeague's Twitch channel hit 1.026 million concurrent viewers while live broadcasting the grand finals of the 10th CS:GO Major between Virtus.pro and Astralis, breaking Twitch's previous single-channel concurrent viewer record of 890,000. Here goes the million … [Link]

Mashable » Gigi and Bella Hadid spotted protesting Trump's immigration ban

Monday 30 January 14:36:09 UTC 2017

Whether in 140 characters or on-stages during award shows, many celebrities have been vocal about opposition of the Trump administration's immigration ban.  Some celebrities, including supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid, have taken things off the social media timelines and straight to the streets.  SEE ALSO: 6 ways to push your online activism into the real world in the Trump era … [Link]

Slashdot » Bill Gates Warns Against Denying Climate Change

Monday 30 January 14:35:00 UTC 2017

Reader JoshTops shares a USA Today report: Bill Gates warned against denying climate change and pushed for more innovation in clean energy, during an event Friday at Columbia University in New York. The billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder joined friend and fellow billionaire Warren Buffett for a question-and-answer session with students. "Certain topics are so complicated like climate change that … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Being ‘hangry’ exists: why a lack of food can change your mood

Monday 30 January 14:30:00 UTC 2017

Falling blood sugar levels accompanying hunger do cause us to get angry, irritable and aggressive, even towards loved ones [Link]

Mashable » The gorgeous first 'Ocean's Eight' photo is the definition of #SquadGoals

Monday 30 January 14:25:16 UTC 2017

Monday’s aren't so bad when they include a sneak peek at the absolutely stacked cast of one of 2018's most-anticipated films.  The first Ocean's Eight promo photo arrived today, providing the world with a glimpse at the all-female reboot of 2001's Ocean's Eleven as well as a new standard of #SquadGoals to aspire to. SEE ALSO: Rihanna, Anne Hathaway and Helena … [Link]

Popular Science » Life on Earth exploded, but meteorites didn’t start the party

Monday 30 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Science Sometimes life just finds a way A modern evolutionary myth may have been dispelled. Some 470 million years ago, a wealth of meteorites started falling to Earth, filling the sky with shooting stars. [Link]

Mashable » Google throws shade at Trump's 'Muslim ban' with a historical Doodle

Monday 30 January 13:59:50 UTC 2017

Google honored Fred Korematsu on Monday in its daily Doodle in celebration of what would have been his 98th birthday. It isn't a milestone year, but the homage may just be a reference to Donald Trump's "Muslim ban," which put a 120-day halt on the entry to the U.S. of any refugees, a 90-day halt for all citizens of seven Muslim-majority … [Link]

Mashable » This is why you should never, ever leave your phone at work

Monday 30 January 13:55:03 UTC 2017

LONDON — Leaving your phone lying around is a bad idea for a number of reasons. It could get damaged, lost, or stolen. Or, as was the case with the guy below, it could end up going viral. SEE ALSO: 69 times James Blunt was laugh-out-loud funny on Twitter On Saturday, Scottish writer and proofreader Kat shared the following image along … [Link]

Mashable » Actors' acceptance speeches at SAG awards turn into protest against Trump Muslim ban

Monday 30 January 13:53:59 UTC 2017

At the 2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards, most winners used their acceptance speeches to talk politics. The central focus was the controversial executive order signed by President Donald Trump, banning refugees and visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Read more…More about Screen Actor Guild Awards, Sag Awards, President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Donald Trump Election 2016 … [Link]

Mashable » India removes cash limits at ATMs but it won't help most of its citizens

Monday 30 January 13:35:59 UTC 2017

India on Monday announced a major change to comfort its citizens in coping up with the cash crunched market, but the move unfortunately isn't going to help the vast majority of its population. SEE ALSO: India's futile attempt to go cashless is a reality check for our dream epayments future Three months after India invalidated much of its cash and imposed … [Link]

Mashable » Iran born BBC journalist tweets odyssey of going through U.S. airports

Monday 30 January 13:29:14 UTC 2017

A BBC journalist has tweeted his experience of travelling through Los Angeles airport after Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries.  Ali Hamedani, a British citizen who was born in Iran, said he was detained for two hours and was forced to undergo invasive checks at the US border.  Officials took away his phone and started searching his … [Link]

Slashdot » 10% Of 'Resident Evil 7' Players Are Wearing VR Headsets

Monday 30 January 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Released five days ago, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard already has over 800,000 players — and 84,036 of them are using a PlayStation VR headset. An anonymous reader quotes Digital Trends: These numbers show that VR might have some real legs if compelling software is made… The numbers are also being updated live, so expect them to go up in the … [Link]

Mashable » David Beckham reveals the secret to his long-lasting marriage

Monday 30 January 12:42:28 UTC 2017

LONDON — There are many, many famous celebrity couples out there, but you could probably count the ones that have been together for almost 20 years on the fingers of one hand.  On Sunday, David Beckham appeared on an hour-long special of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs show. Along with stories about his childhood and his football career, Beckham spoke … [Link]

Mashable » British celebrities take a stand against Trump's 'Muslim ban'

Monday 30 January 12:33:00 UTC 2017

LONDON — British celebrities — including Ricky Gervais, Lily Allen and Ellie Goulding — have joined the fight against Donald Trump's "Muslim ban".More than 1 million Brits signed a petition over the weekend calling for the government to stop Trump's state visit to the UK.  SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian praised for her response to Trump's 'Muslim ban' In the midst of … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling slams Mike Pence with 1 biblical tweet

Monday 30 January 12:18:50 UTC 2017

LONDON — Whether it's Harry Potter references or Bible quotes, J.K. Rowling knows a strong shut-down when she sees one. SEE ALSO: 27 times J.K. Rowling was the hero we all needed in 2016 This time Vice President Mike Pence was the man in the firing line. On Sunday, Rowling shared an old tweet sent out by Pence in December 2015. … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran's new music video has a very bizarre twist ending

Monday 30 January 12:16:42 UTC 2017

If you like your music videos punchy and confusing, Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" will be just the ticket. It starts off ordinarily enough: basically Sheeran meets a girl at a boxing gym and strikes up a relationship with her. They train together, they eat together, they go on dates. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran's tweet about his new GQ cover … [Link]

Mashable » PayPal salutes the spirit of entrepreneurship

Monday 30 January 11:50:42 UTC 2017

The world of entrepreneurship is a tough one to crack. You know that to be a successful entrepreneur you must dream big, take risks and be prepared to fail. Countless budding entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality with the help of enablers such as PayPal providing a gateway to receive payments internationally. PayPal has been working to enable hundreds of thousands … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Chimps beat up, murder and then cannibalise their former tyrant

Monday 30 January 11:45:00 UTC 2017

A gang of chimps overthrew their alpha male, ostracised him for years and then killed him when he returned [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Windows Server 2016 Cookbook – $23.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 30 January 11:26:44 UTC 2017

Get "Windows Server 2016 Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-01-31 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian praised for her response to Trump's Muslim ban

Monday 30 January 11:19:51 UTC 2017

From John Legend to Mark Ruffalo, celebrities have rushed to social media to condemn President Trump's Muslim ban.  SEE ALSO: Airbnb offers free housing to those affected by Muslim travel ban But it was Kim Kardashian who hit the nail on the head with a short Twitter post.  She just tweeted the word "Statistics" and attached data from a study by … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks CEO's powerful open letter on Trump's Muslim ban

Monday 30 January 10:51:06 UTC 2017

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has sent an open letter to staff pledging to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years in response to Donald Trump's immigration ban.  SEE ALSO: Airbnb offers free housing to those affected by Muslim travel ban Schultz condemned the president's order saying it caused "confusion, surprise and opposition". He said recruitment will start in the United … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We should have no beef with bureaucracy if it keeps food safe

Monday 30 January 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Free trade is on the agenda, but the unwelcome return of BSE is a reminder that it mustn’t compromise food safety [Link]

Mashable » Here's why Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle didn't talk for years

Monday 30 January 10:10:38 UTC 2017

Making a sequel 20 years after the original film is always going to be a huge challenge — but it gets even tricker when two of the key people haven't spoken to each other in well over a decade. Appearing together on The Graham Norton Show to discuss T2 Trainspotting, Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor were asked about falling out. … [Link]

Mashable » This space agency is planning to launch 104 satellites in one go

Monday 30 January 9:58:07 UTC 2017

India is looking at the sky once again as it preps for another world record next month.  SEE ALSO: A group of college students wants to brew beer on the moon, because why not The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will attempt to launch 104 satellites on a single rocket in February.  ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will carry three satellites … [Link]

Mashable » 5 times when intolerant India had a problem with Bollywood

Monday 30 January 9:50:04 UTC 2017

The multi-million dollar Hindi film industry, popularly known as Bollywood, has been troubled of late. Not by falling footfalls or depleting budgets or any of those typical concerns that plague showbiz. But by a rising 'intolerance' towards its stories and subjects and also the people behind them. SEE ALSO: Teenage Bollywood actor faces vicious social media abuse and no one knows … [Link]

Mashable » College theatre group disqualified for saying 'bra' and 'panty' on stage

Monday 30 January 9:40:33 UTC 2017

In a bizarre turn of events, the Delhi Government's cultural wing has taken offence to a college theater group's performance and has "disqualified" them on charges of "obscenity" for using words like "bra" and "panty" in a play, reported the Hindustan Times.   SEE ALSO: Several Indian colleges ban sexist singers from performing on campus Lakshya – The Theatre Society Of … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Second Life' Creators Develop A VR Social World Named 'Sansar'

Monday 30 January 9:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: After four years of development, Sansar, the new virtual reality world from Second Life's creators will arrive later this year on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets. "It is trying to solve some of the big problems that plagued Second Life for years," reports MIT Technology Review, "such as that most users come in through what … [Link]

Mashable » 'Homeland' Season 6 needs to get to the point, stat

Monday 30 January 7:32:35 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for Homeland Season 6, episode 3, "The Covenant." Refresh your memory with our recap of episode 602 here. The third episode of Homeland Season 6, "The Covenant," made the first two episodes look like they were operating at a positively breakneck pace by comparison. Pieces are moving into place to launch the season's plot, but so far, … [Link]

Mashable » Google creates $4 million crisis fund to fight Trump's immigration ban

Monday 30 January 7:08:38 UTC 2017

Google is joining other technology companies in supporting its employees and other people alike affected with Trump administration’s move to restrict immigrants and refugees in the United States. SEE ALSO: Lyft pledges $1 million ACLU donation in response to Trump's #MuslimBan After Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict immigrants and refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries, Google has created a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Irresponsible and irrational:' Aussie startups speak out on Muslim ban

Monday 30 January 6:02:10 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban caused chaos over the weekend, but the full reach of its impact is still emerging. The executive order, which pauses travel to the U.S. for citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries, as well as indefinitely halting the Syrian refugee program, saw people turned away at the border and pulled off planes. While not so immediately … [Link]

Slashdot » This Week 'IT Issues' Ground Delta Airlines' Flights

Monday 30 January 5:43:00 UTC 2017

Delta Air Lines has been forced to cancel at least 150 flights, and expects to cancel even more. But "the IT department is working to rectify the situation as soon as possible," they tweeted Sunday — more than four hours ago. Long-time Slashdot reader SonicSpike quotes CNBC: Delta Air Lines U.S. domestic flights were grounded on Sunday evening due to … [Link]

Mashable » All 12 times the stars at the SAG Awards threw shade at Donald Trump

Monday 30 January 5:24:15 UTC 2017

LOS ANGELES — Thirteen categories, 12 messages of unity with Muslim Americans and/or Donald Trump zingers. The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were nothing if not consistent in message. SEE ALSO: Winona Ryder experienced every human emotion on stage at the SAGs Whether scathing or subtle, just about everyone who took the stage Sunday night to collect an award had … [Link]

Mashable » Sequins and dragons take over as the world celebrates Chinese New Year

Monday 30 January 5:12:18 UTC 2017

People celebrate the Chinese new year as they watch the traditional dragon-parade in the Liberdade Neighborhood  in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Image: Sipa USA via APThe streets of cities from Sydney to Sao Paulo were flooded with drums, fire crackers and dancing dragons over the weekend as the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. Known as Chinese New Year or the Spring … [Link]

Mashable » Princess Diana is getting the statue she deserves, and hopefully it doesn't suck

Monday 30 January 4:34:53 UTC 2017

Real life princess, committed humanitarian and sartorial influencer par excellence, Princess Diana is finally getting the memorial statue she deserves. All thanks to her kids.  Prince William and Prince Harry announced over Twitter that they've commissioned a memorial statue for their mum, saying in a joint statement, "It's been 20 years since our mother's death and the time is right to … [Link]

Mashable » Widower's ad looking for a fishing buddy is too sweet for words

Monday 30 January 4:06:02 UTC 2017

It’s a pretty straightforward online classifieds ad, but it has received over 23,000 views and demolished plenty more hearts on social media.  The ad was written by sweet-sounding South Australian man, Ray Johnstone, who has put himself out there to let the internet know he's seeking a fishing mate.   SEE ALSO: The story of this elderly couple's 65-year marriage will … [Link]

Mashable » Multiple CNN accounts on Facebook hacked by OurMine

Monday 30 January 3:38:39 UTC 2017

Several Facebook accounts belonging to CNN were hacked by the now well known group known as OurMine.  SEE ALSO: Sundance hacked! Cyberattack shuts down box office in Park City In addition to the main CNN Facebook account, which was hit just after 10 p.m. on Sunday, the group also hacked the official CNN International and the CNN Politics Facebook pages.  In … [Link]

Mashable » Watch the 'Stranger Things' kids lose their everloving minds after winning a SAG Award

Monday 30 January 3:35:32 UTC 2017

Stranger Things won its first major prize of awards season at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night, and no one was happier than the young cast members: Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp — who pretty much lost their minds as soon as the show's name was announced, making for the most … [Link]

Mashable » Winona Ryder experienced every human emotion on stage at the SAGs

Monday 30 January 3:22:26 UTC 2017

Stranger Things took home the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series during Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards, a moment that meant a lot to the cast who accepted it. But it's Winona Ryder's facial expressions during her cast-mate's acceptance speech that deserve some recognition all their own. SEE ALSO: Barb from 'Stranger Things' is back … [Link]

Slashdot » Running For Congress, Brianna Wu Criticizes The FBI's GamerGate Report

Monday 30 January 3:09:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares this update about programmer/game developer Brianna Wu as well as the FBI's recently-released report on their GamerGate investigation:Wu has officially unveiled the web site for her campaign for a seat in the U.S. Congress, and says if elected she'll confront the FBI over their "appalling failure" when investigating members of the controversial GamerGate coalition. "Wu catalogued … [Link]

Mashable » Bryan Cranston knows what Lyndon B. Johnson would say to Trump, and it's not pretty

Monday 30 January 2:39:49 UTC 2017

Bryan Cranston played Lyndon B. Johnson in HBO's All The Way, so he's a decent surrogate to decipher what the former president would have to say about this deeply confusing era of our nation. Cranston won the SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for his portrayal of Johnson on Sunday. At the … [Link]

Mashable » Mahershala Ali just gave a powerful SAG speech about accepting differences

Monday 30 January 2:23:24 UTC 2017

Mahershala Ali remembered his own experience converting to Islam a couple decades ago after growing up in a devout Christian household. While picking up the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role SAG award, Ali reminded the crowd that not only accepting people's differences but celebrating diversity is critical in this political climate.  And that's why taking on his role … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter reacts with anger as tech CEOs offer to reach out to Trump over immigration ban

Monday 30 January 2:19:10 UTC 2017

Elon Musk says he wants to help.  On Saturday, the famous entrepreneur tweeted a mild rebuke of a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump that temporarily blocked immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries before part of the order itself was blocked by a federal judge. On Sunday, Musk tweeted an offer to bring specific complaints about the order to the … [Link]

Mashable » Julia Louis-Dreyfus gave a strong message about refugees in her SAG acceptance speech

Monday 30 January 1:51:30 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump and his week of executive orders did not go unnoticed at the 2017 Screen Actors Guild awards this Sunday. Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the first award of the night for Outstanding Performance by Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her show Veep and immediately celebrated the win with an impassioned message of acceptance for refugees around the world trying … [Link]

Mashable » 'Big Bang Theory' actor brings #MuslimBan protests to the red carpet

Monday 30 January 1:32:06 UTC 2017

Big Bang Theory actor Simon Helberg took the SAG Awards red carpet as an opportunity to show solidarity with immigrants and the people fighting for their rights at protests all over the nation. Helberg and wife Jocelyn Towne sent a clear message to Donald Trump following his controversial immigration ban.  SEE ALSO: Internet points out irony of Trump screening 'Finding Dory' … [Link]

Mashable » It seems the UK really, really doesn't want Trump to meet the Queen

Monday 30 January 1:16:50 UTC 2017

This is what it's like when British people tell you, politely but firmly, to bugger off.  A petition demanding the UK government prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from making a state visit because it would be an "embarrassment" for him to meet Queen Elizabeth II has been signed 861,658 times. "Donald Trump's well documented misogyny and vulgarity disqualifies him from being … [Link]

Mashable » Screen Actors Guild awards: Here's the full winners list

Monday 30 January 1:12:01 UTC 2017

The Screen Actors Guild awards aired live Sunday night, where TV faves like Stranger Things were honored alongside movie heavyweights such as Hidden Figures and Moonlight.  The full list of winners from the Screen Actors Guild awards, updating live, is below.  Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureCaptain FantasticFencesHidden Figures — WINNERManchester by the SeaMoonlightOutstanding Performance by a Male … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Reports New Subscribers For Office 365 Plunged 62%

Monday 30 January 1:09:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft is having trouble selling $7-a-month subscriptions to Office 365. In the last three months of 2016, Microsoft added just 900,000 new subscriptions — and throughout all of 2016, subscriptions increased by just 4.3 million. In fact, a chart at IT World shows that new subscriptions actually peaked in a year ago, with a steady decline … [Link]

Mashable » Barb from 'Stranger Things' is back and killing it on the SAGs red carpet

Monday 30 January 1:07:33 UTC 2017

Our hearts broke when Stranger Things failed to do justice to Barb, our favorite nerdy side character. But never fear: Your girl Barb — aka actress Shannon Purser — is back and looking great on the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet. SEE ALSO: Watch the 'Stranger Things' kids lose their everloving minds after winning a SAG Award Gorgeous @shannonpurser (Barb!) … [Link]

Mashable » Watch John Legend destroy Trump's Muslim ban in awards speech

Monday 30 January 0:49:48 UTC 2017

Musician and Chrissy Teigen devotee (who isn't?), John Legend really came for Donald Trump’s recent immigration restrictions while presenting at the Producer's Guild of America Awards (PGAs) in Los Angeles on Saturday.  "Los Angeles is the home of so many immigrants, so many creative people, so many dreamers, and those of us who work in this business have the privilege … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk's private escape tunnel is a step closer to becoming a reality

Monday 30 January 0:31:39 UTC 2017

The massive traffic-defying tunnel Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk mused about on Twitter weeks ago is moving closer to reality every day. Just a couple of days ago, Musk said that he planned on getting the tunnel started soon, and now a new report from the Washington Post confirms a new aspect of Musk's latest experiment.  SEE ALSO: We thought … [Link]

Slashdot » Ransomware Infects a Hotel's Key System

Monday 30 January 0:04:43 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A luxury hotel "paid "thousands" in Bitcoin ransom to cybercriminals who hacked into their electronic key system. The "furious" hotel manager says it's the third time their electronic system has been attacked, though one local news site reports that "on the fourth attempt the hackers had no chance because the computers had been replaced and the … [Link]

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