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 » 'Anti-democratic and un-American': Bruce Springsteen slams 'Muslim ban'

Tuesday 31 January 23:57:23 UTC 2017

Bruce Springsteen is on a long tour around Australia, but there's no way he's detached from what's going on in the U.S. The rock legend took to the stage in Adelaide, Australia, on Monday night, using a break between songs to decry the immigration restrictions placed on countries with majority Muslim population under Trump. SEE ALSO: Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ could have … [Link]

Mashable » So many people decided to #DeleteUber the company had to automate the process

Tuesday 31 January 23:25:50 UTC 2017

If you thought your weekend hangover was hard to deal with, be thankful you're not Uber. After the events of last weekend, the ride-hailing app experienced such a huge influx of deleted accounts, its makers had to institute an entirely new mechanism to process the requests. After President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, aka the "Muslim ban," went into effect … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Sets a New Record For iPhone Sales

Tuesday 31 January 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Apple has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2017. According to CEO Tim Cook, the "holiday quarter results generated Apple's highest quarterly revenue ever, and broke multiple records along the way." The company took in $78.4 billion in revenue and sold 78 million iPhones. The Verge reports: Apple reported a profit of $17.8 billion, and said its … [Link]

Mashable » No, Twitter shouldn't ban Trump—here's why

Tuesday 31 January 23:19:18 UTC 2017

We all know that guy. The flushed-faced loudmouth at the bar, five drinks in, leaning over our shoulder, breathing hot beer, attempting to regale us with tales of past glory.  But when Twitter launched a decade ago, none of us could have imagined such a scenario playing out on the platform, with the most powerful person on the planet—the president of … [Link]

Mashable » This website finds the perfect reaction GIF to express your selfies

Tuesday 31 January 22:57:54 UTC 2017

Even with all the crap going on in the world, you can always count on the internet to come up with something stupidly wonderful to distract you from reality and cheer you up. Alex Holachek's "Reaction GIF Generator" (via BoingBoing) isn't your typical GIF generator. In what must have been a clever napkin idea, Holachek decided it would be brilliant to … [Link]

Mashable » Get a first look at Rihanna as Marion Crane in the final season of 'Bates Motel'

Tuesday 31 January 22:56:14 UTC 2017

It'll take more than a rendition of "SOS" to save Rihanna in the fifth and final season of Bates Motel; the singer is taking on the iconic role of Marion Crane (made famous by Janet Leigh in Psycho) as the show ramps up towards its chilling conclusion.  Freddie Highmore plays Norman Bates in Kerry Ehrin and Carlton Cuse's contemporary prequel … [Link]

Mashable » Colbert’s ‘Hobbit’ takedown of the Trump administration is the stuff of legends

Tuesday 31 January 22:51:53 UTC 2017

A chaotic first few days of the Donald Trump administration has left much of the country reeling.  But late night host Stephen Colbert still managed to draw some laughs on Monday when talking about the new leadership. "He really got a lot of stuff undone," he quipped about the new president's marathon of executive orders. SEE ALSO: Watch Billy Eichner … [Link]

Mashable » Trump to turn Supreme Court nomination into 'The Bachelor' on Facebook Live

Tuesday 31 January 22:42:12 UTC 2017

You know how watching a reality show can sometimes make it feel like your liquifying brain is dribbling out of your earholes, but you just can't turn off the TV?  That feeling is slowly becoming all-encompassing as the governing of the United States morphs into the most-watched reality show of all-time. You can catch the latest episode on Tuesday at 8 … [Link]

Slashdot » Secret Rules Make It Pretty Easy For the FBI To Spy On Journalists

Tuesday 31 January 22:40:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares with us a report on a 11-part series led by The Intercept reporter Cora Currier: Secret FBI rules allow agents to obtain journalists' phone records with approval from two internal officials — far less oversight than under normal judicial procedures. The classified rules dating from 2013, govern the FBI's use of national security letters, which allow the bureau … [Link]

Mashable » After this gruesome murder, you'll never look at chimps the same way again

Tuesday 31 January 22:35:42 UTC 2017

Chimps aren't exactly the soft and cuddly animals that Curious George would have you believe.  Scientists have documented aggression in territorial chimps on numerous occasions, with separate bands of chimps attacking, killing and even cannibalizing one another to gain access to more resources.  But a new study details a far more rare case of chimp murder: One aggressive male chimp appears … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump holding executive orders is the meme that keeps giving

Tuesday 31 January 22:24:01 UTC 2017

Meme the president. Though it may seem like forever to some, Donald Trump has been in office for less than two weeks, and he's made it a point to sign some controversial executive orders in the process. Trump has made quite the scene signing these orders, making some of the signings a big photo op for all to see. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » A letter to Trump with millions of signatures is updating live

Tuesday 31 January 22:08:50 UTC 2017

The world has a message for Donald Trump.  Social activist site Avaaz posted an open letter to the U.S. president calling out his Muslim ban and other immigration policies. More than 4.5 million people from countries all over the world had signed the letter as of Tuesday afternoon. The goal is to reach 5 million. SEE ALSO: Internet points out irony … [Link]

Slashdot » KDE Plasma 5.9 Released

Tuesday 31 January 22:00:00 UTC 2017

KDE has announced the release and general availability of the KDE Plasma 5.9 desktop environment for GNU/Linux operating systems. While it only took a few months to develop and isn't a long-term supported (LTS) version like KDE Plasma 5.8, the update does have several new features and improving Wayland support. Softpedia reports: Probably the most important one, which will make … [Link]

Mashable » Even primates use Tinder now

Tuesday 31 January 21:52:16 UTC 2017

Swiping has become such a pervasive way of finding love that even primates are doing it now. It’s all part of a four-year project in the Netherlands dubbed “Tinder for orangutans.”  Scientists at the Apenhaul primate park will soon have an 11-year-old female orangutan named Samboja swipe through a selection of possible partners. Though, sadly, she'll have her own private app, … [Link]

Mashable » So much for peak iPhone: Apple's smartphone just had its best quarter yet

Tuesday 31 January 21:51:27 UTC 2017

Apple can sell iPhones and make a lot of money doing it.  SEE ALSO: We might be saying goodbye to the iPhone's home button Crazy thought, as you look at your iPhone or the iPhones around you, but it's been top of mind to investors as they judge the short-term viability of one of the world's most valuable companies. For the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' scourge Bastion is finally due for some changes

Tuesday 31 January 21:45:14 UTC 2017

There’s an unspoken rule in Overwatch: Bastion always gets "Play of the Game" honors. The trolliest among Overwatch heroes, Bastion is a machine gun-toting robot that can transform into a stationary bullet-hosing turretbot. The math is super simple: If Bastion can see you, Bastion can kill you. SEE ALSO: This 'Overwatch' player basically stole Junkrat's identity Well. Now, at long last, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Avatar' makes the leap from screen to comic book: An exclusive look

Tuesday 31 January 21:44:19 UTC 2017

Here it comes, like a flying Ikran, soaring into our lives again. Eight years after the release of the biggest global box office movie of all time, James Cameron's Avatar is far from over.  Not only are we getting three new movies set in the world of Pandora, but we're also going to be able to read all about it in … [Link]

Mashable » This new app is like Instagram for your Lego creations

Tuesday 31 January 21:24:55 UTC 2017

Lego Life is a new Instagram-style photo-sharing network built with kids in mindLego calls it “An app full of cool stuff. An app full of your cool stuff," and it provides something for kids that didn't exist before: a social network to share photos of Lego creations. The app (available on the App Store and Google Play) is built around having … [Link]

Mashable » Ex-MLB player apologizes for Twitter rant bashing airport protesters

Tuesday 31 January 21:21:10 UTC 2017

Any public figure with a decent number of Twitter followers should take note — what goes around comes around. Former San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff learned that the hard way when he bashed the thousands who protested Donald Trump's Muslim ban over the weekend.  He apologized Monday, saying there wasn't a lot of thought behind his tweets. SEE ALSO: Even … [Link]

Slashdot » Roku Owners: Comcast Is About To Sell You Cable TV Without the Cable Box

Tuesday 31 January 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Comcast is making its Xfinity TV service available to subscribers with Roku set-top players via a new app, paving the way for customers of the nation's largest cable provider to watch live programming without the cost or hassle of a cable box. Roku is the first set-stop box to offer the Xfinity … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's getting serious about its delivery ambitions with a $1.4 billion hub

Tuesday 31 January 21:19:02 UTC 2017

Amazon’s delivery has a home: Kentucky.  The tech giant will build a $1.39 billion hub for delivery service Amazon Prime Air at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, KentuckyThe Cincinnati Business Courier reported the news on Tuesday and Amazon confirmed it with a press release shortly after.  The 900-acre project will serve as Amazon's primary air cargo hub and as the … [Link]

Mashable » 2 goats manage to get their heads stuck in 1 bucket

Tuesday 31 January 21:14:36 UTC 2017

Goats aren't necessarily known for being the smartest animals in the kingdom. A man waiting for the bus in Lalitpur, Nepal, stumbled across a sad yet hilarious scene: two curious goats managed to get both of their heads stuck inside a bucket, presumably because there was something delicious inside. Thankfully a good Samaritan was able to free the goats the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Parse Officially Shuts Down

Tuesday 31 January 21:09:38 UTC 2017

Parse has officially shutdown. The Facebook company shocked the tech community around a year ago when it originally announced a year long retirement period. That year long period recently came to an end this passed weekend. Now, the homepage reads: [Link]

Mashable » Boy Scouts lifts ban on transgender boys

Tuesday 31 January 20:59:10 UTC 2017

If you're searching for some hope in the world right now, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has lifted a ban preventing transgender boys from joining the organization. On Monday, the group announced the controversial stance that spanned more than a century would be reversed via a statement on its website.  SEE ALSO: Girl Scouts will march in the Inaugural Parade, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Need to Make Your Website Mobile Friendly? Google Has An API for That

Tuesday 31 January 20:56:19 UTC 2017

Google today released the Mobile Friendly Test API, a tool that lets developers automatically and quickly see if their webpages are mobile friendly. Think of it as a useful instrument for what should be a mandatory business practice. [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Thinks We Will Have To Use AI This Way To Avoid a Catastrophic Future

Tuesday 31 January 20:55:00 UTC 2017

Elon Musk has long said that artificial intelligence will have to augment human abilities, rather than compete with them, in order to avoid a portentous future. He has been active in trying to find ways to evaluate and reduce potential risks posed by AI. From a report: On Monday, Musk tweeted out a set of principles for AI research and … [Link]

Mashable » Most of the 'Fellowship of the Ring' reforms after 15 long years

Tuesday 31 January 20:49:55 UTC 2017

It’s already been 15 years since we watched the epic start to Frodo and Sam's great adventure in Lord of the Rings. This means it's probably an appropriate time to do one of those, "Where are they now?" type retrospectives. SEE ALSO: A devout Brazilian grandmother mistakenly prays to a 'Lord of the Rings' toy every day Luckily for us, actor … [Link]

Mashable » Showtime's new documentary will explore Jihadism inside the United States

Tuesday 31 January 20:49:42 UTC 2017

On the heels of President Donald Trump's executive order limiting immigration from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen, Showtime has announced a new documentary that will explore "home-grown Jihadism, how young men are radicalized to commit violent acts of terrorism and what can be done to prevent it." The film, which has been given the working title American Jihad, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Google changed my life': The real-life subject of 'Lion' on tech's role in his miraculous story

Tuesday 31 January 20:47:08 UTC 2017

Editors note: Imagine if every time you used Google, you were reminded of how you lost your family — then found them many years later. That's how it is for Saroo Brierley, whose life story is the basis for Lion, nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Dev Patel, who plays Brierley as a young man). Brierley penned … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen has no time for trolls who question her fertility plan

Tuesday 31 January 20:37:35 UTC 2017

Don’t step to Mama Teigen. Chrissy Teigen, known for some of the most memeable facial expressions, recently revealed to Entertainment Tonight that her next child with husband, John Legend, will be ,"a little boy for sure".  SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen once again uses stretch marks to remind us that she's normal Predictably, the internet exploded as people tried to figure out … [Link]

Popular Science » I tested 'gluten-free' food with the new gluten sensor—here's what I found

Tuesday 31 January 20:15:00 UTC 2017

Health I've been waiting for this gadget for three years. I tested "gluten-free" fast food with The Nima. Read on for the results. [Link]

Mashable » Oprah Winfrey's latest 'Aha Moment': Joining '60 Minutes'

Tuesday 31 January 20:05:27 UTC 2017

Look out world—one of America's most influential media proprietors, talk show hosts, actresses, and philanthropists is about to become one of its most watched news reporters, too. On Tuesday, CBS News executive producer Jeff Fager announced Oprah Winfrey as a special contributor to the network's very own 60 Minutes. That's a huge deal. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama to Oprah on Trump … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat update lets you create 'Snapcodes' for any website, including porn

Tuesday 31 January 20:01:13 UTC 2017

A new Snapchat update rolled out to iOS users Tuesday makes it much easier to share online content within the app. It allows users to create so-called Snapcodes for any link, which is as simple as manually entering a URL into an entry field.   This is good news for online content creators hungry to share their pages within the Snapverse, … [Link]

Slashdot » US Judge Rejects Suit Over Face Scanning for Video Game

Tuesday 31 January 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Two athletes whose images were scanned for a video game have been bounced from court on their claim that the game maker violated a law protecting biometric information. From a report: Brother-and-sister video basketball players Ricardo and Vanessa Vigil were leading a class action that claimed Take-Two Interactive, which manufactured the NBA 2K15 game, ran afoul of an Illinois law … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Get Started With Google Actions

Tuesday 31 January 19:48:57 UTC 2017

Voice enabled applications are widely expected to see a lot of action this year with Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home devices likely to get more user acceptance. As a developer, it is important to tap into this ecosystem early enough to help create the optimum voice experiences as the field matures. [Link]

Mashable » Slack woos big business with new enterprise service

Tuesday 31 January 19:48:33 UTC 2017

SAN FRANCISCO — Slack is finally launching the long-awaited enterprise version of its service.  Called Slack Enterprise Grid, the service comes with a range of new features designed for organizations with 500  to 500,000 employees. SEE ALSO: The office wars heat up as one of Slack's main competitors buys Trello Previously, large companies that used Slack didn't have an efficient way … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is tweaking the News Feed to crack down on 'alternative facts'

Tuesday 31 January 19:43:22 UTC 2017

Facebook is switching up its algorithm in its ongoing battle to rid the social network of fake news. The company announced a change Tuesday that would boost posts "that people consider genuine and not misleading, sensational or spammy" above others in its users' News Feeds. SEE ALSO: Facebook fake news features will also be available in Germany To do this, Facebook … [Link]

Popular Science » Device reads brain activity to help locked-in people communicate

Tuesday 31 January 19:43:08 UTC 2017

Health It can tell whether a completely paralyzed person is thinking “yes” or “no” A brain-computer interface can read the answers to yes-or-no questions from the thoughts of people who are completely paralyzed. [Link]

Mashable » When it comes to sex, older people are just like the rest of us: Horny as hell

Tuesday 31 January 19:38:25 UTC 2017

Think that burning in your loins is going to fade to a mild simmer later in life? Think again. A new survey from the dating site OurTime, which caters to singles that are 50 and older, has revealed that older people are just as interested in meeting people, having sex and finding love as anyone with a beating heart. They even … [Link]

Mashable » Putting a GoPro on a sword is either a great idea or a really great idea

Tuesday 31 January 19:35:01 UTC 2017

YouTubers Sam and Niko are on a quest to find the most unique way to capture a sword fight on film. They asked themselves, why not put a GoPro on a sword and see what happens?  What happens is this awesome video. It turns out that you can't strap a GoPro on a katana, wave it about willy nilly and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Completely paralysed people use thoughts to say they are happy

Tuesday 31 January 19:30:00 UTC 2017

Many assume that people “locked-in” by ALS have a low quality of life, but a non-invasive device that can read “yes” and “no” thoughts has found the opposite [Link]

Mashable » Finn the puppy reunites with his favorite toy after 5 years apart

Tuesday 31 January 19:26:38 UTC 2017

One of the best feelings in the world has to be when when you finally find something you love after years of it being lost. Finn the dog knows exactly what this feels like.  In this video posted on Youtube by user KyleJasonLowell, Finn is reunited with his toy pig, "Piggy", after going five years without it. According to the … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Open-Sources Chrome For iOS

Tuesday 31 January 19:21:00 UTC 2017

Google has uploaded its Chrome for iOS code into the open-source Chromium repository. In other words, Chrome for iOS has now been open-sourced like Chrome for other platforms, letting anyone examine, modify, and compile the project. From a report: Chromium is the open-source Web browser project that shares much of the same code as Google Chrome, and new features are … [Link]

Mashable » 'Waste of my f*cking time': hot mic at GOP press conference catches some heat

Tuesday 31 January 19:09:16 UTC 2017

Ah, yes: "Waste of my f*cking time." It's a phrase many Americans have probably found themselves thinking, recently.  But some of them can't hold it in, as evidenced by the way a hot microphone caught someone expressing their unedited opinion during a GOP press conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Paul Ryan didn't give us the dab we … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat gets serious about advertising

Tuesday 31 January 19:05:31 UTC 2017

Snapchat is opening its advertising floodgates. As Snap reportedly buckles down to go public, the company behind the ephemeral sharing app said Tuesday that it is now adding several more ways for advertisers to plug into its system and buy self-serve ads in the app. Snapchat had previously not let just any advertiser into its app, limiting opportunities to companies that … [Link]

Mashable » New photos from venerable spacecraft show off incredible details in Saturn’s rings

Tuesday 31 January 19:00:14 UTC 2017

We’ve never seen Saturn looking like this before. New images beamed back from the Cassini spacecraft show Saturn's distinctive rings in unprecedented detail.  While the rings, as a whole, look like perfectly smooth disks from a distance, when viewed from close range, the smaller-scale bits of ice, dust and rock that form the rings can be spotted. SEE ALSO: A little … [Link]

Mashable » A hidden 'Donkey Kong 64' coin is finally found after 17 years

Tuesday 31 January 18:58:46 UTC 2017

We used to think there were 976 coins to collect in Donkey Kong 64. Thanks to a thorough speedrunner, we now know there are 977. Speedrunner Isotarge discovered the previously unknown location of a rainbow coin in Donkey Kong 64 in the Fungi Forest level using data analysis tools. You won't need to data mine to find it yourself, though — … [Link]

Mashable » Nest camera catches the glorious rise and fall of a dog trying to steal food

Tuesday 31 January 18:57:59 UTC 2017

Nothing could have prepared us for the treasure trove of information Nest cameras have provided on the secret life of pets.  In this gem, a renegade pup hops up on the kitchen table and steals some people food, but not without getting its head stuck in the bag and freaking out. Naturally. It's got everything a good behind-the-scenes dog video … [Link]

Mashable » These bikes are taking the clean commute to the next level

Tuesday 31 January 18:50:30 UTC 2017

As the state of our climate becomes increasingly dire, more and more people are looking into adopting a cleaner commute. Though carpooling does help, biking is a much better option. Not only are you decreasing your carbon footprint, but you're also getting some fresh air in the process. Seems like a win-win. For those who are ready to make this change, … [Link]

Mashable » These bikes are taking the clean commute to the next level

Tuesday 31 January 18:49:53 UTC 2017

As the state of our climate becomes increasingly dire, more and more people are looking into adopting a cleaner commute. Though carpooling does help, biking is a much better option. Not only are you decreasing your carbon footprint, but you're also getting some fresh air in the process. Seems like a win-win. For those who are ready to make this … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Sells $17 Billion in Second Bond Deal in Six Months

Tuesday 31 January 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report: Microsoft found ample demand for its $17 billion bond offering, allowing it to cut borrowing rates on its second multibillion note offering in six months. The tech giant received at least twice as many orders as it had bonds to sell, according to people familiar with the matter. The longest portion of the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Trek: Discovery' has finally started filming

Tuesday 31 January 18:39:12 UTC 2017

Set your faces to stunned: After months of speculation surrounding casting, production delays and a showrunner switch, CBS All Access' Star Trek: Discovery has finally started filming in Toronto. A premiere date for the show has yet to be determined, but we do know that the lead role will be played by The Walking Dead's Sonequa Martin-Green, and that Discovery … [Link]

Mashable » Even Tom Brady thinks Simone Biles is a superstar

Tuesday 31 January 18:34:36 UTC 2017

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles attended the 2017 Super Bowl Opening Night in Houston on Monday, interviewing players as a correspondent for Inside Edition. Naturally, the 4-foot-9 gymnast spoke with NFL players who are much, much taller. SEE ALSO: When these two NBA coaches speak out against Trump, you should listen Here's a photo of Biles interviewing Falcons tight end Levine … [Link]

Popular Science » How to activate your brain's ability to learn

Tuesday 31 January 18:02:04 UTC 2017

Science A new study looks at the power of practicing well beyond mastery. Overlearning, or continuing to train a skill after you've already mastered it, may make it less likely to forget that skill when you acquire new ones. [Link]

Mashable » Our favorite Lois Lane, Teri Hatcher, is joining 'Supergirl'

Tuesday 31 January 18:00:15 UTC 2017

Teri Hatcher, who stole our hearts as Lois Lane in the '90s on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, will soon be returning to the DC superhero universe.  Supergirl has tapped the Desperate Housewives alumna for a multi-episode arc in the coming months. According to Warner Bros. Television, Hatcher will be playing a mysterious new role that will become … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Hands Over $3M in Bug Bounties as Payouts Soar For New Android Flaws

Tuesday 31 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Google paid researchers over $3m last year for their contributions to its vulnerability rewards programs. From a ZDNet report: Payouts in 2016 take Google's total payments under its bug bounty schemes to $9m since it started rewarding researchers in 2010. In 2015 it paid researchers $2m, which brought its total then to $6m. It's not uncommon for tech companies to … [Link]

Mashable » These are the top January TV shows and movies you need to see pronto

Tuesday 31 January 18:00:00 UTC 2017

January is almost over and with it came many new TV shows and movies to kick-off the new year. Since there's just a plethora of entertainment, we've gathered all the best ones for you to see! Binge away! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Easy, Other People, Michael Jackson S Journey From Motown To Off The … [Link]

Mashable » Humans fold as AI comes up aces in poker competition

Tuesday 31 January 17:57:04 UTC 2017

Now computers can bluff. This should be a terrifying thought, but it’s a breakthrough moment, watched by thousands of people across 151 countries on the Twitch network, all of them witness to the first time a computer artificial intelligence (AI), Libratus, soundly beat four of the world’s best poker players at heads-up no-limit Texas Hold’Em. SEE ALSO: This futuristic car is … [Link]

Mashable » Astralis crowned 'Counter-Strike' champions at the ELEAGUE Major

Tuesday 31 January 17:29:45 UTC 2017

The ELEAGUE 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' Major concluded in front of a live audience over the weekend. In the instant-classic Grand Final match, Astralis faced off against Virtus.Pro for the lion's share of $1,000,000 as more than one million viewers watching online. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Atlanta Major, Counter Strike Major, Csgo Major, and Eleague Major [Link]

Mashable » Calendar will help you count down the days until Trump is out of office

Tuesday 31 January 17:28:52 UTC 2017

In the current political climate, being aware of the full weight of time is practically a civic duty.  This tear-off calendar, made by GFDA duo Brian Buirge and Jason Bacher, wants you to know exactly how many days are left in Trump's first presidency—if you're OK with acknowledging that information on a daily basis, anyways.  SEE ALSO: Internet points out irony … [Link]

Mashable » Every day, this dog picks up where the newspaper delivery person left off

Tuesday 31 January 17:27:32 UTC 2017

Like many neighborhoods, Simmons Drive in Boulder, Colorado, has a newspaper delivery person. Unlike most neighborhoods, it also has a newspaper delivery pup. Quincy, a senior dog who lives with his owner, Paul Godan, has been moving papers from the curb to each neighbor's doorstep for more than 11 years. Before that, another dog belonging to Godan did the task — … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence joins the long list of celebrities bashing Trump's Muslim ban

Tuesday 31 January 17:20:15 UTC 2017

Jennifer Lawrence doesn't share on social media often, so when she does, it might be best to pay attention.  The actress used her Facebook page to post a message of solidarity with Muslim refugees affected by the Trump administration's ban.  SEE ALSO: 6 ways to push your online activism into the real world in the Trump era "I and millions of … [Link]

Slashdot » Even Sprint Beat AT&T and Verizon in Customer Growth

Tuesday 31 January 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Customers are turning to Sprint again. From a report on CNET: In fact, they're starting to look to the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier over stalwarts like AT&T and Verizon Wireless. The company said it added 405,000 net new post-paid subscribers — people who pay at the end of the month and tend to be more loyal. Of that total, 368,000 … [Link]

Mashable » This tiny wearable can tell you when you need a drink

Tuesday 31 January 17:18:28 UTC 2017

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an ideal wearable to pair with a fitness tracker for those extra sweaty workouts: a tiny Bluetooth-sensor that tracks skin hydration.    The sensors have much more potential than just reminding runners to drink up after a 5K — according to the research team, the hydration-tracking tech could be a valuable tool for … [Link]

Mashable » WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets you 'revoke' unread messages you sent prematurely

Tuesday 31 January 17:15:28 UTC 2017

Soon, you may be able to take back your drunk or needlessly angry texts on WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned messaging service is reportedly testing the ability to edit or recall messages that have already been sent. This means you can delete or revise a message even after your friend's phone has technically received it.  The feature only works if the recipient has … [Link]

Mashable » Ashton Kutcher taught Poshmark that second-hand high-end shopping is cutthroat

Tuesday 31 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Secondhand fashion marketplace Poshmark has always aimed to sit at a crossroads between a shopping site and a social network. The platform allows anyone to set up their own online store — though its emphasis is on women's designer brands — through which they can offer used clothes that appear in the Instagram-like feeds of their followers alongside wares from brands … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers takes his 'Closer Look' at Trump's 'sloppy and discriminatory' Muslim ban

Tuesday 31 January 16:57:45 UTC 2017

Here's the Seth Meyers break down we've been waiting for. In the segment's latest edition, the Late Night host takes "A Closer Look" at the second consecutive weekend of nationwide protests against Donald Trump – and more specifically, at the "sloppy and discriminatory" ban he issued against refugees and visitors from seven majority-Muslim countries. Watch the host aptly flame our … [Link]

Mashable » Breast cancer survivor gets tattoo over scars, ends up falling in love with the artist

Tuesday 31 January 16:55:21 UTC 2017

When Nina Cristinacce was diagnosed with cancer, her life was turned on its head. After successful treatment and a mastectomy, she decided to celebrate her life with a beautiful floral tattoo.  SEE ALSO: This viral photo of lemons could save your life But when Cristinacce went along to get her tattoo, little did she know that she'd end up falling in … [Link]

Mashable » Siri now predicts the winner of Super Bowl LI

Tuesday 31 January 16:51:28 UTC 2017

Apple has turned Siri into a savvy football fan.  If you want to brush up on the Super Bowl this week, Siri's got your back. From logistical questions about this Sunday's upcoming game to information about Tom Brady's college team, asking Siri Super Bowl-specific questions will now get you proper answers, as opposed to the usual list of search results.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Uber announced a big deal — and it could mean driverless Mercedes at your door

Tuesday 31 January 16:46:18 UTC 2017

Uber’s next round of self-driving cars won't be owned by Uber at all — and the cars could be Mercedes.  Daimler, the German automaker behind the Mercedes-Benz, will manufacture autonomous cars meant for Uber and and operate them through the ride-hailing company, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced in a blog post Tuesday.  "We can combine Uber’s global ridesharing network with the … [Link]

Mashable » MacBook Pro with Touch Bar banned from bar exam in multiple states

Tuesday 31 January 16:41:38 UTC 2017

Some law students who plan to take the bar exam this year may not be able to use their favorite laptop. May states are banning the use of Apple's latest MacBook Pros because of the predictive nature of the Touch Bar, though some are still allowing it if the feature is disabled. ExamSoft, which makes testing software for the Board of … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla's Battery Revolution Just Reached Critical Mass

Tuesday 31 January 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Tesla is all set to cut the ribbon on a massive battery storage facility in the California desert — the biggest of its kind on earth. It joins similarly huge facilities built by AES and Altagas, which are both set to launch around the same time. Combined, the plants constitute 15% of the battery storage installed globally last year. From … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Long-lost continent found submerged deep under Indian Ocean

Tuesday 31 January 16:30:00 UTC 2017

The continent of "Mauritia" sunk as it was stretched out like plasticine by the plate tectonics that drew India and Madagascar apart some 85 million years ago [Link]

Mashable » 'The Edge of Tomorrow' recut as the sci-fi version of 'Groundhog Day'

Tuesday 31 January 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Tom Cruise stars in the sci-fi spin off of Groundhog Day this upcoming Groundhog Day! Not really but hey, we can dream today that there's no tomorrow, right?  This new Trailer Mix is a compete shot-for-shot reproduction of the original Groundhog Day trailer, starring Bill Murray. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. This Danish ad will challenge you to … [Link]

Mashable » Grandma freaks out after putting on virtual reality goggles

Tuesday 31 January 16:10:50 UTC 2017

Technology and the elderly have had their fair share of differences in the past 25 or so years, with the industry growing so exponentially that even some millennials have trouble keeping up with the latest tech. So imagine being a person who grew up without a house phone and now you have a miracle pocket machine that makes phone calls and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Conan Exiles' lets you adjust the size of your physical… assets

Tuesday 31 January 16:06:56 UTC 2017

WARNING: Some would classify the images in this post as NSFW. If you're offended by nudity or don't feel comfortable having it on your screen at work, read this instead. Conan Exiles lets you play with yourself like no other game has. SEE ALSO: The video games industry responds to Trump's immigration ban Like most RPG-flavored video games, Conan Exiles includes … [Link]

Slashdot » Swedish Govt Mulls Tougher Punishments To Tackle Pirate Sites

Tuesday 31 January 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Authorities in Sweden are mulling new measures to deal with evolving 'pirate' sites. As part of a legislative review, the government wants to assess potential legal tools, including categorizing large-scale infringement as organized crime, tougher sentences, domain seizures, and site-blocking, reports TorrentFreak. From the article: Sweden is now considering its options when it comes to its future prosecutions of large-scale … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres commented on immigration ban by citing plot from 'Finding Dory'

Tuesday 31 January 15:57:02 UTC 2017

While thousands of people across the country were protesting Donald Trump's immigrant ban, folks at the White House were gathered around for a Finding Dory screening on Saturday afternoon.   Whether or not Trump realized it, the journey Dory goes through in the film is eerily similar to the situations at play in real life. Ellen DeGeneres, voice of Dory, noticed … [Link]

Mashable » This Danish ad will challenge you to step outside your defining box

Tuesday 31 January 15:55:14 UTC 2017

Sometimes it's difficult to find the things that we, as human beings, have in common.  We live in times when the "Us vs Them" narrative has become mainstream. We get caught up in minutiae and risk losing sight of what binds us, rather than divides us.  This Danish television station ad, entitled "All that we share," challenges this narrative with … [Link]

Mashable » January's most underrated TV shows, films and documentaries

Tuesday 31 January 15:51:42 UTC 2017

The new year kicked off some great and some not-so-great entertainment online and offline. Lucky for you, we've rounded up our personal favorite shows, movies and documentaries that need some more loving. Start the binge-watch. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Clumsy dad does not want to get up from his tumble James Corden records himself traveling after the Muslim … [Link]

Mashable » Mum and sons fight anti-homeless spikes with cushions and chocolate

Tuesday 31 January 15:43:01 UTC 2017

LONDON — A mum and her sons who were angered by the installation of anti-homeless metal spikes have fought back with the perfect weapon — cushions.Jennie Platt — from Manchester, UK — enlisted her sons George, 11, and Sam, 10, after reading about the installation of the anti-homeless spikes in their local newspaper.  SEE ALSO: One woman's mission to tackle period … [Link]

Mashable » Clumsy dad does not want to get up from his tumble

Tuesday 31 January 15:38:28 UTC 2017

The Nest camera is probably a great tool for homeowners to have. We, however, find it most valuable for capturing hilarious moments that people would rather not have on camera. This video is a perfect example of that. This poor dad is just trying to get down the stairs and over a baby gate. He did not need for his … [Link]

Mashable » This surf school is helping children with disabilities catch some waves

Tuesday 31 January 15:35:02 UTC 2017

The Disabled Surfers Association gives the joy of surfing to people with disabilities hoping to have some fun in the water. Read more…More about Cerebral Palsy, Queensland, Children With Disabilities, Surf, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » Is it legal for authorities to check your social media at the U.S. border?

Tuesday 31 January 15:32:16 UTC 2017

If you're not from the United States, U.S. government officials may request your phone at the border. They may scroll through your Facebook feed. They may search your phone contacts. But according to lawyers, whether or not this is actually legal is a confusing mess.  According to immigration lawyers Mashable spoke with on Monday, the law is, at best, unclear on … [Link]

Mashable » Moose breaks into family home and poops all over their basement

Tuesday 31 January 15:29:13 UTC 2017

Not on the carpet! A mature female moose, aka a cow moose, fell through a well window into a family home in Hailey, Idaho on Sunday and refused to leave, leaving little presents in the form of moose poop all over the  family's finished basement. SEE ALSO: Intense video shows man narrowly avoiding 4 moose on a snowy road Image: idaho … [Link]

Mashable » Genius couple finds answer to the 'what should we have for dinner' problem

Tuesday 31 January 15:24:18 UTC 2017

The most trying time in any relationship is every single time you try to decide what to eat. SEE ALSO: Eating at Disneyland's newest restaurant costs as much as your rent Often, one person will make suggestions that the other constantly turns down. Or sometimes one person in the relationship just "doesn't care what we eat," and will say "you decide" … [Link]

Mashable » Vanessa Hudgens and Jimmy Fallon show they'll be there during a 'Friends' duet

Tuesday 31 January 15:20:10 UTC 2017

'Cuz you're there for me too! Powerless star Vanessa Hudgens stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon last night to promote her upcoming show that premieres this Thursday at 8 p.m. on NBC.  The late night host reminded Hudgens that Thursday nights on NBC were home to show of the biggest shows we know today like Seinfeld and Friends. … [Link]

Slashdot » Indian IT Sector Warns Against US Visa Bill

Tuesday 31 January 15:20:00 UTC 2017

India's IT lobby warned on Tuesday that a bill before the U.S. Congress aimed at imposing tougher visa rules unfairly targets some of its members and will not solve a U.S. labor shortage in technology and engineering. From a report on Reuters: Industry lobby group Nasscom was responding to a bill introduced by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat from California, … [Link]

Mashable » This terrifying sea creature could be one of our earliest ancestors

Tuesday 31 January 15:17:58 UTC 2017

A tiny, wrinkly, sack-like sea creature with a huge mouth and no anus could be your ancestor. Saccorhytus was an ancient creature that roamed the Earth 540 million years ago, and according to a new study, it could be one of our earliest known ancestors. The frightening-looking, millimeter-long organism is thought to be a deuterostome, a category of vertebrates that would … [Link]

Mashable » Giant nets harvest fog to solve water crisis in Morocco

Tuesday 31 January 15:12:10 UTC 2017

For rural communities living around Mount Boutmezguida in Morocco's Anti-Atlas mountain range, water is scarce and precious. It's one of the driest areas in the country, and it's further affected by climate change.  However, an NGO, Dar Si Hmad, teamed up with the German Water Foundation to install the world's biggest fog-harvesting project.  The 'CloudFisher' system is made up of fog … [Link]

Mashable » A woman reached into her bag of bananas and got a gross surprise

Tuesday 31 January 15:10:34 UTC 2017

When buying fresh produce, the occasional insect is to be expected. However, one woman in the UK wasn't prepared for the critter she found when she opened her bag of bananas. Claire Todd purchased a bunch of fair trade bananas from her local Aldi. When she reached into the bag the next day, she felt something slimy. SEE ALSO: These stickers … [Link]

Mashable » What the tech industry would look like without immigrants

Tuesday 31 January 15:04:06 UTC 2017

Jordan Gonen couldn't stop staring at Twitter over the weekend.  He, like many interested in Silicon Valley and the tech industry, watched drama unfold online where CEOs and techies shared their stances in 140 characters, images or live videos from protests around the country — all speaking out against Trump's executive order, where people from seven Muslim-majority nations are barred from … [Link]

Mashable » Neville and the Malfoys put aside differences for adorable 'Harry Potter' reunion

Tuesday 31 January 14:53:30 UTC 2017

LONDON — They may have been rivals for the best part of seven years, but Neville Longbottom and the Malfoys have clearly put their differences aside. SEE ALSO: Magical fish basically has the power to conjure its own Patronus On Monday night, Harry Potter actor John Isaacs (a.k.a. Lucius Malfoy) shared a photo on Twitter of himself with Tom Felton and … [Link]

Mashable » These tech companies are taking Trump's 'Muslim ban' to court

Tuesday 31 January 14:45:41 UTC 2017

Tech CEOs and employees aren't just shouting #NoBanNoWall, speaking out against President Donald Trump's executive order to bar people of seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the United States. Some tech companies are taking the policy to court, alleging the former real estate mogul and businessman has damaged their companies' economic success.  SEE ALSO: Actors' acceptance speeches at SAG awards turn into … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden records himself traveling after the Muslim ban, makes a powerful point

Tuesday 31 January 14:43:58 UTC 2017

It's shocking how a video of James Corden getting through airport security with zero hiccups can make such an important statement.  SEE ALSO: Actors' acceptance speeches at SAG awards turn into protest against Trump Muslim ban The Late Late Show host recorded himself flying out of Los Angeles International Airport after President Donald Trump banned refugees and visitors from seven … [Link]

Slashdot » Netgear Exploit Found in 31 Models Lets Hackers Turn Your Router Into a Botnet

Tuesday 31 January 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: You might want to upgrade the firmware of your router if it happens to sport the Netgear brand. Researchers have discovered a severe security hole that potentially puts hundreds of thousands of Netgear devices at risk. Disclosed by cybersecurity firm Trustwave, the vulnerability essentially allows attackers to exploit the router's password recovery system to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Trump’s travel ban is already stopping scientific collaboration

Tuesday 31 January 14:37:00 UTC 2017

Scientists inside and outside the US have had their plans disrupted by Donald Trump’s travel restrictions, and some fear it could lead to a brain drain [Link]

Mashable » Walmart takes on Amazon Prime with free 2-day shipping — no membership required

Tuesday 31 January 14:36:43 UTC 2017

Walmart is going after Amazon on one of its signature offerings — and undercutting the price.  The United States' biggest retailer is introducing free two-day shipping with no membership fee. Amazon offers free two-day shipping through Prime, which costs $99 a year.  “In today's world of e-commerce, two-day free shipping is table stakes. It no longer makes sense to charge for … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Call off the breakfast wars and pass another slice of toast

Tuesday 31 January 14:04:00 UTC 2017

Despite a large serving of negative dietary advice, the first meal of the day is not a danger to one and all, say chef Anthony Warner and nutritionist Laura Thomas [Link]

Slashdot » 'It's Tricky': Apple Misses the Deadline To Pay $13.9 Bn To Ireland in Illegal Tax Benefit

Tuesday 31 January 14:02:00 UTC 2017

Apple has not fully paid the 13 billion euros ($13.9 billion) it owes to Ireland in illegal tax benefits even though the deadline has passed, the European Union's competition said on Tuesday. From a report: "Well the recovery is not done yet but we have been working with the Irish authorizes and we can see that they are moving forward … [Link]

Mashable » India is bringing free Wi-Fi to more than 1,000 villages this year

Tuesday 31 January 14:00:49 UTC 2017

India’s government is joining everyone else in bringing internet connectivity to its citizens. SEE ALSO: This country downloaded and used the most Android apps in 2016 The government has chalked out an initiative called Digital Village, as part of which it aims to bring free Wi-Fi internet access to 1,050 villages across the country in the next six months.  The initiative … [Link]

Mashable » Betterment moves beyond robo-advising with human financial planners

Tuesday 31 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

The best-known robo-advisor is getting into the higher-end financial planning business. Betterment, founded in 2008 as an online investment service with no minimums, is expanding its offering with two new tiers for higher net-worth investors who want a human looking at their accounts along with the company's robo-advisor system. Betterment Plus will let customers with at least $100,000 in assets get … [Link]

Mashable » People are handing out badges at Tube stations to tackle loneliness

Tuesday 31 January 13:10:11 UTC 2017

LONDON — More than 9 million people across the UK are always or often lonely, according to the British Red Cross.  SEE ALSO: 90-year-old man writes tips to combat loneliness after losing his wife and sister But, the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness — which launched on Tuesday in memory of murdered MP — wants to do something to combat Britain's … [Link]

Slashdot » Why An LSD High Lasts For So Long

Tuesday 31 January 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) has been credited, in part, for the creation of the iPhone, the polymerase chain reaction, as well as some pretty abstract artwork. Since the drug is classified as a Schedule 1 substance in the U.S., it's been more difficult for scientists to legally study the drug and learn about how it affects the brain. Therefore, when … [Link]

Mashable » Trump's H-1B Visa Bill spooks India's IT companies

Tuesday 31 January 12:45:53 UTC 2017

It may not be a good time to be an Indian techie in America.  Correction: It may not be a good time to be a non-American in Trump's America.  SEE ALSO: Scientists face 'nightmare' amid Trump's Muslim ban India, the largest exporter of IT workforce to the US, could be jolted if the H-1B Visa Bill, which was tabled in the … [Link]

Mashable » Magical fish basically has the power to conjure its own Patronus

Tuesday 31 January 12:42:00 UTC 2017

LONDON — There's a reason you never catch Dementors in water, and it's not because they don't like getting their cloaks wet. The real reason is obvious: there are far too many magical fish out there that would blast them into oblivion with their tiny, adorable patronuses. SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter' fans, rejoice: You can now discover your true Patronus Just … [Link]

Mashable » The Royal Family has a cautionary message for the world

Tuesday 31 January 12:34:59 UTC 2017

The Prince of Wales has returned to the issue of the rise of populism warning that the world is in danger of "forgetting the lessons of the past".  SEE ALSO: Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ could have doomed Apple Speaking at a London fundraising event for the World Jewish Relief (WJR) charity, which currently works with people fleeing the war in Syria and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Pom-pom crabs prune their living decorations like bonsai trees

Tuesday 31 January 12:30:00 UTC 2017

These teensy crustaceans tear one anemone into two, splitting them into identical pairs that then grow as new, living pom-poms on their claws [Link]

Mashable » This country wants to pay people to use the loo

Tuesday 31 January 12:21:43 UTC 2017

India has tried every rule in the book to improve sanitation conditions in the country, but a new scheme it is testing might end up being the most effective. SEE ALSO: How India's 163-year-old railways is using technology to modernise itself In Barmer, a district in western Indian state Jaipur, the local government is offering every family Rs 2500 ($37) per … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling made a major correction to this 'Daily Mail' tweet

Tuesday 31 January 12:14:10 UTC 2017

LONDON — A tweet from the Daily Mail's US Twitter account has been met with criticism from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling slams Mike Pence with 1 biblical tweet The tweet, which was sent on Monday, concerned Alexandre Bissonnette — the student who's now been charged with the mosque attack in Quebec which left six people dead … [Link]

Mashable » 90-year-old man writes tips to combat loneliness after losing his wife and sister

Tuesday 31 January 12:05:23 UTC 2017

LONDON — After 90-year-old Derek Taylor's partner and sister passed away, he felt extremely lonely.  SEE ALSO: The story of this elderly couple's 65-year marriage will move you to tears Faced with the prospect of no-one to talk to, he decided to do something about it.  "I thought, what can I do to stop being lonely?" said Taylor, who is Manchester … [Link]

Mashable » We translated Britain's best anti-Trump protest signs

Tuesday 31 January 11:38:11 UTC 2017

When it comes time to protest, Britons respond in the most colourful and creative ways.  Thousands of people descended on the streets of UK cities from Edinburgh to London to protest against the controversial travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.  SEE ALSO: All the best protest signs from the weekend of Muslim ban demonstrations As … [Link]

Mashable » This restaurant is made out of an Airbus A320 aircraft

Tuesday 31 January 11:23:34 UTC 2017

Ever fancied a date inside an aircraft? Sparks would fly perhaps. A New Delhi, India based hospitality company is recreating an experience close to that. Only this time, the aircraft is not flying but on ground.  SEE ALSO: Eating at Disneyland's newest restaurant costs as much as your rent But that takes nothing away from the uniqueness of Hawai Adda — … [Link]

Mashable » This song naming all 270 London underground stations is pretty epic

Tuesday 31 January 11:09:43 UTC 2017

One of London's greatest icons is that which runs below its bustling streets — the London Underground, or the Tube as it's also known.  If you've every been curious about the expansive network, then you've got to check out this clever melody.  SEE ALSO: Stomach-churning GoPro footage shows man climbing London's Tower Bridge A group called The Glorious Filibusters wrote … [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI just won a poker tournament against professional players

Tuesday 31 January 10:51:00 UTC 2017

A poker-playing artificial intelligence has claimed victory against humans, winning with a lead of $1.7 million by constantly tweaking its strategy [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling calmly crushes yet another troll with chihuahua-themed burn

Tuesday 31 January 10:49:04 UTC 2017

LONDON — Even by her standards, J.K. Rowling had a productive day troll-destroying on Monday. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling slams Mike Pence with 1 biblical tweet It started with the following tweet, which may well have been Rowling's most brutal burn of all time: *sighs* Well, who knows? If I try harder, I might be reincarnated as a lonely virgin hiding … [Link]

New Scientist – News » World’s first time crystals cooked up using new recipe

Tuesday 31 January 10:44:00 UTC 2017

Two independent teams of physicists have built crystals of an enigmatic form of matter that repeats in time rather than space [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Create Electronic Glasses That Can Automatically Focus On Whatever You're Looking At

Tuesday 31 January 10:00:00 UTC 2017

mmell writes: University of Utah scientists have created a prototype electronic lens which uses several technologies to customize the lens optics focusing on whatever the wearer is looking at. [Just like] the "oil lenses" in Frank Herbert's Dune series of novels, the electronic lens (a transparent LCD) can have its index of refractivity modified by application of a small electric … [Link]

Mashable » Gorgeous pictures of Chinese New Year through the eyes of mobile photographers

Tuesday 31 January 9:54:58 UTC 2017

As they say, the best camera is the one you have with you. The Lunar New Year over the weekend was in full swing, and professional photographers were ready with their iPhones. SEE ALSO: The world’s best wildlife photography reveals a fragile, beautiful realm Here are some of the best sent in to Mashable. Zhang Yu is a photographer from Chongqing.Image: … [Link]

Mashable » Uber, Ola ordered to halt ride-sharing services in India's Silicon Valley

Tuesday 31 January 9:53:30 UTC 2017

Things are not chugging smoothly for Uber and its local rival Ola in India’s Silicon Valley. SEE ALSO: Uber, Ola drivers go on strike as earnings, incentives fall Both the ride hailing firms have been directed to withdraw their ride-sharing services in the Indian state of Karnataka. The ruling comes days after the state government deemed carpooling services from the companies … [Link]

New Scientist – News » No room for complacency over threats from space

Tuesday 31 January 9:30:00 UTC 2017

Asteroid impacts pose a perennial threat to Earth, so we should be alarmed that two planned missions to study asteroids' make-up face the axe [Link]

Mashable » Embarrassed Miss Universe gets sweet revenge on Steve Harvey

Tuesday 31 January 9:27:34 UTC 2017

Revenge is a dish best served cold.  A year later to be exact, if former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach's antics are anything to go by. SEE ALSO: These are the over-the-top Miss Universe costumes that you need to see On the Miss Universe stage in the Philippines on Monday, host Steve Harvey was about to announce this year's winner when Wurtzbach … [Link]

Mashable » Google wants to help track public health data in world's second most populous country

Tuesday 31 January 9:08:26 UTC 2017

Google wants to develop a tech-based solution to collect, analyze and integrate public health data in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, according to reports.  SEE ALSO: Google CEO: India is a 'quick-test market' for company's products The company is in talks with the state government to streamline public health programs. It plans to develop apps that will reduce the time … [Link]

Mashable » These flyers perfectly shut down street harassment and unwanted catcalling

Tuesday 31 January 8:21:41 UTC 2017

While street harassment continues to be a problem for many women, one artist has released a set of posters aimed at shutting catcallers down. Manila-based Jara Rogacion tweeted a set of downloadable flyers and calling cards for street harassers, which have quickly gone viral. dahil 'di ko na talaga makakaya 'pag may nang-harass pa sa'min sa susunod, gumawa ako ng calling … [Link]

Mashable » This airline took to Facebook to announce its Twitter account has been hacked

Tuesday 31 January 7:37:13 UTC 2017

Twitter has a security problem — and businesses are paying the price for it. SEE ALSO: OurMine just hacked a bunch of WWE accounts The official Twitter account of Indian airline IndiGo has been hit with a breach. The verified account, which previously had over 100,000 followers and several hundred thousands of tweets, now appears to be in possession of a … [Link]

Mashable » Phones will start matching your fingerprint on both device and SIM card

Tuesday 31 January 7:19:50 UTC 2017

Your fingerprint will soon be required on your phone for a whole lot more than unlocking it. Thailand plans to start making it compulsory for new prepaid or postpaid SIM card buyers to register their fingerprints. Users' prints will go into a national database, allowing the identity of each phone user to be traced, according to the Bangkok Post. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Oxygen From Earth's Atmosphere May Be Traveling To the Moon's Surface

Tuesday 31 January 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: New research shows that oxygen from Earth could be journeying all the way out to the Moon, where it then gets lodged inside the lunar soil. It's a process that's likely been happening for 2.4 billion years, ever since oxygen formed around our planet, meaning the Moon's soil may contain trapped … [Link]

Mashable » Man on a sinking car desperately throws infant to stranger on dry land

Tuesday 31 January 6:20:42 UTC 2017

What do you do when you're standing on a sinking car with your child, and have no way to get on land easily? A man carrying his baby daughter was caught on video throwing the infant to someone standing on the bank. SEE ALSO: China's latest beauty app takes Snapchat-style filters to the extreme The minute-long video shared on Miaopai showed … [Link]

Mashable » Why has this country become Tinder's favourite testing ground?

Tuesday 31 January 6:00:04 UTC 2017

As a country, Australia makes a great petri dish. It has a relatively small population, it's English-speaking and it has an estimated smartphone penetration of 84 percent — all qualities that make it the ideal place for Tinder to test its new features, according to the dating app's founder. SEE ALSO: Tinder founder responds to Muslim ban: CEOs have a 'responsibility' … [Link]

Mashable » Vlogger learns hatching an emu egg you bought on eBay isn't a great idea

Tuesday 31 January 5:04:27 UTC 2017

You can sure buy whatever you hell you want on the internet these days. 24-year-old vlogger from the U.K., Charlotte Harrison was gifted an emu egg from eBay for £25 ($31), and after caring for it for 47 days in an incubator, it hatched. But unlike a Tamagotchi, it turns out emus have a plethora of needs — not necessarily met … [Link]

Mashable » Rangers searching for dolphin some garbage person trapped in a tank top

Tuesday 31 January 3:59:14 UTC 2017

Evidently, it's not enough that people keep killing dolphins by yanking them out of the water for selfies. Now some rubbish human has put human clothing on one. A dolphin was spotted swimming around Koombana Bay in Western Australia Monday, wrapped up in a tank top or t-shirt. SEE ALSO: This 'smiling' dolphin is being hunted into extinction The image, captured … [Link]

Mashable » Air Canada shows it stands with refugees by helping reunite a Syrian family

Tuesday 31 January 3:48:37 UTC 2017

Air Canada just released a heartwarming short film about the reunion of a Syrian refugee family, some of whom hadn't seen each other in 35 years. Titled "Meet one of Canada's newest families," it's a sweet, inspiring look at a refugee family who's being positively affected by the actions of others. SEE ALSO: Actors' acceptance speeches at SAG awards turn … [Link]

Slashdot » Woman Built House From the Ground Up Using Nothing But YouTube Tutorials

Tuesday 31 January 3:30:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 quotes a report from Digital Trends: In this generation of self-starters and self-made women and men, do-it-yourself isn't just an option, it's a way of life. And if there's not an app for that, chances are there's a YouTube video for it. That was certainly the case for a woman named Cara Brookins, who is living proof that if … [Link]

Mashable » Roger Federer says his wife is the G.O.A.T and we're not crying at all

Tuesday 31 January 3:27:46 UTC 2017

Every star has somebody watching their back, keeping them humble and picking them up when they're down. In the case of recent Australian Open winner and all around G.O.A.T, Roger Federer, that somebody is his wife, Mirka. Following his astounding, narrow win against Rafael Nadal, the humble Swiss took the opportunity to heap praise on his "number one supporter" during … [Link]

Mashable » When these two NBA coaches speak out against Trump, you should listen

Tuesday 31 January 3:18:54 UTC 2017

Steve Kerr's Twitter account had been silent for more than a month before it erupted in a flurry of activity this weekend. The Golden State Warriors coach logged on and he most definitely did not stick to sports.  First, Kerr retweeted a powerful rebuke of Donald Trump's planned border wall from the mayor of Berlin on Friday. On Saturday, Kerr reposted … [Link]

Mashable » The extended 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer we've been waiting for is here

Tuesday 31 January 3:13:17 UTC 2017

One last dance before the live-action Beauty and the Beast goes from dream to reality. The film, directed by Bill Condon, debuts in theaters on March 17, 2017. What's believed to be the final trailer dropped during ABC's The Bachelor. SEE ALSO: These new 'Beauty and the Beast' character posters have a magical surprise It stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan … [Link]

Mashable » Tinder founder responds to Muslim ban: CEOs have a 'responsibility' to speak out

Tuesday 31 January 3:03:41 UTC 2017

Like so many other Americans, Tinder founder Sean Rad is the child of immigrants. His parents are originally from Iran, and although he was in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, far from the rolling protests in the United States against what has become known as President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban, the issue could not be ignored. SEE ALSO: 'Irresponsible and irrational:' … [Link]

Mashable » The Robin smartphone is no more after Razer acquires Nextbit

Tuesday 31 January 2:48:07 UTC 2017

Nextbit, maker of the crowdfunded Android smartphone Robin, has been acquired by Razer, the companies said in a statement Monday. Though Razer plans to keep Nextbit as a separate unit within the company "focused on unique mobile design and experiences," according to Nextbit's CEO, the company stopped production for Robin and will no longer sell the handset or its accessories.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Jackson's daughter will make her acting debut on the perfect show

Tuesday 31 January 2:46:39 UTC 2017

Paris Jackson, the 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson, is set to make her acting debut in Fox's Star later this season, and the role is a no-brainer. Jackson will play Rachel Wells, described as "a young, super-chic, stylish and intimidating social media guru who oversees a publicity shoot of the girl group and deliberately goads Star (Jude Demorest) and Eva (guest star Sharlene … [Link]

Mashable » Looks like US Weekly didn't read the memo about not normalizing Trump

Tuesday 31 January 2:40:57 UTC 2017

Remember that sweet, rosy time just weeks ago, when Twitter's main concern was about the press "normalizing" Trump. Ah, the good old days. While not every outlet has responded to the call, most have focused critical attention on the Oval OfficeTeen Vogue has stepped up, as has a goddamn dictionary.  Then there's US Weekly. SEE ALSO: Alternativefacts.com exists and it's been … [Link]

Mashable » Google employees protest Trump's immigration ban

Tuesday 31 January 2:29:07 UTC 2017

Thousands of Google employees walked out Monday in protest of Donald Trump's executive order banning refugees from several Muslim-majority nations. Google told Mashable in an email that more than 2,000 Googlers turned up to protests at several company offices, including at the main Google campus in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and New York.  SEE ALSO: Google's PR team penned the mother … [Link]

Mashable » Woman unhappy about the cost of weed complains to the wrong people

Tuesday 31 January 2:19:55 UTC 2017

When you're annoyed about the cost of weed going up, who should you talk to? Probably anyone else, but the police. The folks at Australia's Northern Territory Police received an "unusual" phone call from a woman complaining about the cost of marijuana from her local drug dealer increasing. SEE ALSO: Cops ask owner to claim 5-pound bag of weed "Completely offended, … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump's Next Immigration Move To Affect H-1B Visas; Require Tech Companies To Try To Hire Americans First: Bloomberg

Tuesday 31 January 2:05:00 UTC 2017

AdamnSelene writes: A report in Bloomberg describes a draft executive order that will hit the tech industry hard and potentially change the way those companies recruit workers from abroad. The H-1B, L-1, E-2, and B1 work visa programs would be targeted by requiring companies to prioritize higher-paid immigrant workers over lower-paid workers. In addition, the order will impose statistical reporting … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Affleck is giving up 'The Batman' director's chair

Tuesday 31 January 1:59:11 UTC 2017

LOS ANGELES — Ben Affleck will no longer direct himself in The Batman for Warner Bros., the studio confirmed Monday, nine months after WB announced that he would helm the standalone DC Universe film.  According to Variety, which first reported that Affleck was out, the Argo director still plans to play the caped crusader and will produce The Batman. The movie … [Link]

Mashable » Teen headed to space camp 'gutted' after being denied U.S entry

Tuesday 31 January 1:47:49 UTC 2017

15-year-old student Pouya Ghadirian was all set to go to space camp in the U.S. with his high school when he found out he wouldn't be getting a visa.  Ghadirian is reportedly the first Australian to be denied a visa to travel within the United States after its president banned immigration from seven predominately Muslim countries. He was born in Australia, … [Link]

Slashdot » Razer Buys Nextbit

Tuesday 31 January 1:45:00 UTC 2017

BrianFagioli quotes a report from BetaNews: Today, startup Nextbit announced that it has been acquired by PC accessory maker Razer. True, it seems like an odd acquisition, but not any stranger than Razer buying THX. With that said, getting into the smartphone game seems like a very risky business, as more established companies — such as HTC — are struggling … [Link]

Mashable » Forget touchscreens, this smartphone concept wants to use holograms

Tuesday 31 January 1:36:07 UTC 2017

Your future smartphone could be entirely voice activated, displaying your text messages and other info with holograms. At least, that's the idea behind Alo, a new smartphone concept that imagines a touchscreen-less smartphone.  Created by French designer Jamie Olivet with art direction from acclaimed designer Philippe Starck, Alo ditches the typical smartphone display. Instead, the voice-activated phone will project holograms from … [Link]

Mashable » Wild koala and dog hang out, proving that we really can all get along

Tuesday 31 January 1:30:35 UTC 2017

Sometimes life is one unending onslaught of pain, suffering and avocado shortages.  But other times, the animal kingdom reminds you of the things worth fighting for: Unlikely animal friendships, such as the spontaneous bond between this wild koala and a dog.  The marsupial-meets-canine moment was captured in a brief, impossibly cute video uploaded to YouTube page Quashi.  Just look at … [Link]

Slashdot » LG's UltraFine 5K Display Becomes Useless When It's Within Two Meters of a Router

Tuesday 31 January 1:25:00 UTC 2017

The LG UltraFine 5K Display was designed in part by Apple to work with the New MacBook Pro and as a replacement for the Thunderbolt Display, which was discontinued late last year. According to 9to5Mac, the display apparently wasn't designed to work next to routers as it will flicker, disconnect, or freeze computers when it's within two meters of a … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers cause hotel to ditch keycards for old-school keys and locks

Tuesday 31 January 0:58:48 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, staff at Austria's four-star Romantik Seehotel Jägerwirt tried to sign into the resort's computer systems, but couldn't.  SEE ALSO: 1.5 million gaming profiles leaked after site refuses hacker's $100,000 ransom They had been infected by a kind of software called ransomware.  When hackers deploy the tech, it encrypts a device, rendering it useless. Once a ransom is paid, … [Link]

Mashable » 'History Is All You Left Me,' our next MashReads book, will break your heart

Tuesday 31 January 0:48:37 UTC 2017

It’s a rare feat when a book can make you laugh and cry and feel everything in between, all at once. But Adam Silvera's new novel History Is All You Left Me does just that. SEE ALSO: The best YA books of 2016 History Is All You Left Me follows Griffin, a very nerdy teen growing up in New York City. … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Find 'Oldest Human Ancestor' — A Big-Mouthed Sea Creature With No Anus

Tuesday 31 January 0:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: Researchers have discovered the earliest known ancestor of humans — along with a vast range of other species. They say that fossilized traces of the 540-million-year-old creature are "exquisitely well preserved." The microscopic sea animal is the earliest known step on the evolutionary path that led to fish and — eventually — … [Link]

Mashable » Jessica Williams and Salma Hayek had a tense conversation about race at Sundance

Tuesday 31 January 0:40:25 UTC 2017

A conversation at the Sundance Film Festival meant to bring together women in film got a little heated last week, when Jessica Williams and Salma Hayek got into a debate regarding race and intersectional feminism. The LA Times reported on the on-the-record luncheon co-sponsored by Glamour magazine and Girlgaze and people are unhappy with Hayek's and other actresses' remarks. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » The never ending makeshift 'slip 'n slide' of your dreams is here

Tuesday 31 January 0:33:29 UTC 2017

The humble "slip 'n slide" is a fixture of summers in backyards around the world, but in Australia some people have taken the act of wetting a bunch of plastic and sliding around on it, to a spectacular level. This giant slip 'n slide is round, centring around an outdoor rotary washing line (a.k.a. a hills hoist) with a rope … [Link]

Mashable » Uber fights against #DeleteUber hashtag with targeted ads

Tuesday 31 January 0:26:07 UTC 2017

Ride-hailing app Uber has had a rough weekend. The company found itself the target of a negative hashtag Sunday, stemming largely from Donald Trump's executive order to ban citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. SEE ALSO: Ola thinks it has the perfect trick to compete in Uber's fastest growing market Saturday saw a huge protest against the de … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Quietly Makes 'Optional' Web DRM Mandatory In Chrome

Tuesday 31 January 0:05:00 UTC 2017

JustAnotherOldGuy quotes a report from Boing Boing: The World Wide Web Consortium's Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) is a DRM system for web video, being pushed by Netflix, movie studios, and a few broadcasters. It's been hugely controversial within the W3C and outside of it, but one argument that DRM defenders have made throughout the debate is that the DRM is … [Link]

Mashable » St. Louis Cardinals forced to pay $2 million after wild hacking scandal

Tuesday 31 January 0:00:18 UTC 2017

The 2017 MLB season won't begin for another two months, but the Houston Astros are already big winners.  On Monday, Major League Baseball ordered the St. Louis Cardinals to send $2 million and their top two 2017 draft picks to the Astros as punishment for an ex-Cardinals employee hacking into the Astros' internal scouting database.  SEE ALSO: ESPN's Sage Steele blasted … [Link]

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