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 » The debate over 'Overwatch' controller options misses one very important point

Monday 6 February 23:47:37 UTC 2017

Overwatch’s development team is calling for action from console manufacturers: either ban mice keyboards and input conversion devices on consoles, or expand support for them. But while banning alternative input devices can level the playing field, it could also shut out a whole demographic — gamers with disabilities. Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan posted on the Overwatch forums Thursday encouraging players … [Link]

Mashable » 'Wayne's World' turns 25 and we've got a world of on-set secrets

Monday 6 February 23:30:00 UTC 2017

Happy 25th to the most successful 90's movie based on an SNL skit! To celebrate, we've got the on-set secrets that even if the biggest fans may not know about.  Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, Penelope Spheeris, Snl, and Saturday Night Live [Link]

Slashdot » China Is Now the World's Largest Solar Power Producer

Monday 6 February 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Digital Trends: Not only is it the world's most populous country, it's now also the world's biggest producer of solar energy. On Saturday, the National Energy Administration (NEA) noted that the nation officially claimed the title after doubling its installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity last year. By the end of 2016, China's capacity hit … [Link]

Mashable » Restaurant bill reminds customers that 'immigrants make America great'

Monday 6 February 23:18:01 UTC 2017

At a time when our nation's values are seemingly in peril, it's important to remember that silence is compliance. Restaurant Kiwiana in Brooklyn, New York, refuses to be silent. In the face of President Donald Trump's immigration ban, the New Zealand restaurant is making sure all of their customers know that the delicious food they're enjoying was made and served by … [Link]

Mashable » MIT is developing the super battery of your dreams

Monday 6 February 23:16:38 UTC 2017

The lithium-ion battery in your phone might look like a solid chunk of energy-producing plastic at first glance, but if you were to bust it open and take a closer look, you'd see there's also some liquid inside. That's because most lithium-ion batteries are composed of multiple parts: two solid electrodes, separated by a polymer membrane infused with a liquid or … [Link]

Mashable » What teens want Snapchat to spend its Wall Street fortune on

Monday 6 February 23:06:18 UTC 2017

Snapchat rocked Wall Street last week with a filing for its initial public offering that revealed tons of detail about the secretive company.  But for most of the app's users, it was just a regular day on Snapchat.  That's just fine by Snap Inc. — the name for the company behind Snapchat — which doesn't want its users to worry about … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Switching from smoking to vaping does reduce your carcinogens

Monday 6 February 23:06:05 UTC 2017

Many smokers believe e-cigarettes are just as bad for you, but now a study has shown that switching to e-cigarettes reduces cancer-causing chemicals in the body [Link]

Mashable » These are the most-tweeted emojis from anti-Trump protests

Monday 6 February 22:56:56 UTC 2017

These days, when emotions run high, so does emoji usage.  Hamdan Azhar, founder of data journalism lab Prismoji, recently looked into the most frequently used emojis in tweets related to topics like the Women's March and President Donald Trump's "Muslim ban." He outlined his findings in a blog post for Emojipedia.  SEE ALSO: Twitter accounts form digital army in resistance against … [Link]

Mashable » This space capsule looks so real that a NASA scientist reported it

Monday 6 February 22:55:21 UTC 2017

At first, it seemed like a mysterious space capsule had crashed in the desert.  When local officials investigated a tip from a NASA scientist, they discovered a silver metal drum with an attached parachute in Casa Grande, Arizona, according to ABC 15. The strange object was found sitting on the side of the highway with the words "United States" and "Capt. … [Link]

Slashdot » 'We Need Robots To Take Our Jobs,' Veteran Tech Reporter John Markoff Explains Why

Monday 6 February 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Former New York Times technology reporter John Markoff used to think robots taking jobs was cause for alarm. Then, he found out that the working-age population in China, Japan, Korea and the U.S. was declining. From a report on Recode: "We need the robots for two reasons: On the one side, there are not enough workers," Markoff said on the … [Link]

Mashable » Reducing the carbon footprint of the entertainment industry, one light at a time

Monday 6 February 22:33:40 UTC 2017

Like many great tech companies, it all started in a garage. Now they work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Making movies and television shows can be a wasteful process. But when lights work more efficiently, it means the crew needs fewer generators and the demand for power is less, thus helping to decrease the carbon footprint of a … [Link]

Mashable » Reducing the carbon footprint of the entertainment industry, one light at a time

Monday 6 February 22:33:32 UTC 2017

Like many great tech companies, it all started in a garage. Now they work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Making movies and television shows can be a wasteful process. But when lights work more efficiently, it means the crew needs fewer generators and the demand for power is less, thus helping to decrease the carbon footprint of … [Link]

Mashable » Nigel Farage gets pelted with an egg in spectacular direct hit

Monday 6 February 22:22:22 UTC 2017

It’s tough in politics, especially if you're aligned with Donald Trump. Former UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage learnt that the hard way after he was hit with an egg Monday.  SEE ALSO: This sign is the new gold standard for political trolling The Brexit champion, Trump BFF and British politician was egged by a "youth" who apparently has a good … [Link]

Mashable » Concerned kid writes vet super cute email after her cat drank strawberry milk

Monday 6 February 22:22:01 UTC 2017

Possibly killing your family cat will surely send any preteen into emergency mode, but the fear of getting in trouble is always a priority. Redditor ChiefAcorn shared an email they received at the animal hospital where they work. Maggie, a 12-and-a-half-year-old wasn't paying attention and her cat Shadow snuck a few sips of her strawberry milk, which concerned her enough to … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch DARPA’s robot arm catch a drone in mid-air

Monday 6 February 22:06:00 UTC 2017

Military It can snag unmanned aerial vehicles that weigh as much as 1,100 pounds. A robot arm landing system from DARPA caught a drone in the air. [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper and his fuzzy friends premiere 'Same Drugs' video on Facebook Live

Monday 6 February 22:05:15 UTC 2017

Chance the Rapper swooped in to premiere his "Same Drugs" video on Facebook Live, and as quickly as it filled our afternoons with a little magic, it disappeared.  But fortunately, after a wild goose chase through all Chance's digital homes, the whimsical video has a new home on his official website. The video also features a new version of the … [Link]

Slashdot » Overwatch Director Speaks Out Against Console Mouse/keyboard Adapters

Monday 6 February 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Striek quotes a report from Ars Technica: Regardless of where you fall in the long-running debate between keyboard/mouse and analog stick controls, you could historically be relatively sure that everyone on a single platform would be playing with the same control scheme. Recently, though, third-party adapters have started allowing console players to use a mouse and keyboard effectively on dedicated … [Link]

Mashable » Delicate baby hippo takes her first wobbly steps

Monday 6 February 21:55:05 UTC 2017

While most of America was prepping for football, one little baby hippo was experiencing a life milestone. SEE ALSO: Aquarium animals star in the cutest Super Bowl hype video We first met Fiona, a baby hippo born at the Cincinnati Zoo, at the end of January. We were blessed with a video of her taking a dip in a little pool. … [Link]

Mashable » Man finds a genius way to walk his pug after he misplaced its leash

Monday 6 February 21:46:38 UTC 2017

Sometimes you need to put your improvising skills to the test.  Redditor i_browse_at_work was running late for his job this morning, and was unable to find his dog's leash, so he came up with a clever solution to walking his pug with a makeshift leash. SEE ALSO: Most patient cat suffers through curious dog's sniff-down If you can't find your leash … [Link]

Mashable » These adorable family photos will make you happy the Patriots won the Super Bowl

Monday 6 February 21:40:01 UTC 2017

Once again, the New England Patriots are Super Bowl champions. After faltering early in Super Bowl LI, the Patriots overcame a 25-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.  A comeback of such epic proportions warrants an equally epic celebration. Luckily, the Patriots did not disappoint, with photos capturing plenty of beautiful moments players shared with their families after the … [Link]

Mashable » Your favorite Warner Bros. shows are getting the 'Lego Batman' treatment

Monday 6 February 21:36:39 UTC 2017

Batman is pretty awesome, but Lego Batman is the awesomest.  With The Lego Batman Movie arriving in theaters Feb. 10, Warner Bros. is celebrating the hero's moment of glory by transforming the studio's promotional billboards into elaborate Lego versions, which will adorn the side of the Warner Bros. Studio for the next week.  SEE ALSO: 'The Lego Batman Movie' is a … [Link]

Mashable » You can finally have a Cheeto that looks like Harambe … for $99,999

Monday 6 February 21:33:37 UTC 2017

First of all, RIP Harambe. Second, be really careful when you eat your Cheetos. The beloved gorilla, who was killed after he dragged a child who fell into his cage at the Cincinnati Zoo, instantly became an internet sensation last year. He was a candidate people actually voted for for president, and pretty much a symbol of everything that is good … [Link]

Mashable » '1984' is coming to Broadway to make you uncomfortable

Monday 6 February 21:28:07 UTC 2017

While sales for George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 are skyrocketing, that's not the only way nervous fans can consume the too timely story. A stage play based on the book is headed to Broadway this summer. SEE ALSO: Yes, really: '1984' is now sold out on Amazon No, the show isn't happening because of the current terrifying political climate. Similar to … [Link]

Mashable » Lithuania used 'Minecraft' to pitch Tesla's next Gigafactory

Monday 6 February 21:23:18 UTC 2017

If you have a business proposition for Tesla, go geeky. That's what Lithuanian hopefuls did in a Minecraft-native pitch to make the Northern European country the home of Gigafactory 2, Tesla's lithium-ion battery factory. The short video offers a cinematic time-lapse of the facility's construction alongside a rundown of what makes Lithuania an attractive destination. Tesla took note and voiced … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook and Google join forces to wage war against fake news

Monday 6 February 21:22:47 UTC 2017

“Fake news" is the crisis du jour for online media in 2017, and now, two tech giants are working together to stop it from wrecking a pivotal election. …Well, another pivotal election. SEE ALSO: Facebook is tweaking the News Feed to crack down on 'alternative facts' Facebook and Google, along with newsrooms in France (including France 24, the partner for Mashable's … [Link]

Mashable » Veterans group has some advice for Donald Trump in powerful new video

Monday 6 February 21:21:08 UTC 2017

A veterans' group took their powerful message to Donald Trump right where they knew he'd see it: during the morning TV shows.  SEE ALSO: Powerful magazine covers depict America after Trump's immigration ban VoteVets.org released an ad during Monday's Morning Joe show on MSNBC, which Trump is known to watch as part of his morning TV news routine.  The ad shows … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Web Bluetooth API In Chrome 56 Sparks Privacy Concerns

Monday 6 February 21:20:20 UTC 2017

Google distributed Chrome 56 at the end of January. Buried within for the first time, developers will find the Web Bluetooth API, which lets websites contact and trade information with nearby Bluetooth devices, such as IoT hardware. The change has some frothing at the mouth over personal privacy. [Link]

Slashdot » US Navy Decommissions the First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

Monday 6 February 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: The Navy has decommissioned the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The vessel launched in 1961 and is mainly known for playing a pivotal role in several major incidents and conflicts, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and the 2003 Iraq War. However, it also served as … [Link]

Mashable » Noted Boston guy Mark Wahlberg has handy excuse for leaving Super Bowl early

Monday 6 February 21:09:47 UTC 2017

Yo! Mark! Marky Mark? Mark Wahlberg from Dorchester? Bro! What gives?  Because, I mean, Ben Affleck would never.  SEE ALSO: Simone Biles and Shaq standing side by side at Super Bowl is like a dang optical illusion Mark Wahlberg presents himself to the world as a dyed-in-the-wool "Boston guy." It's a theme that's present in several of his movies. It's in … [Link]

Mashable » Early newspaper editions could not keep up with that legendary Super Bowl ending

Monday 6 February 21:09:16 UTC 2017

No one could fault confused Boston Globe subscribers who woke up to an odd sight on their doorstep: a photo of a defeated Tom Brady with the headline: "A Bitter End." Wait, didn't the Patriots win the Super Bowl, in a historic overtime battle, no less? It appears The Boston Globe, which sends out early editions of its daily newspaper, thought … [Link]

Popular Science » Do not buy the House Science Committee’s claim that scientists faked data until you read this

Monday 6 February 21:06:59 UTC 2017

Environment No credible evidence supports that NOAA fabricated data; evidence still points to climate change House Science Committee once again turns to dubious reporting to politicize climate scientists and their work. [Link]

Popular Science » Valentine's Day gift ideas that are just the right amount of cheesy

Monday 6 February 21:06:58 UTC 2017

Gift Guides Because, on this day, nothing says "I think you're rad" quite like a greeting card that can sing for three straight hours. Valentine's Day is happening again this year. Here's what to buy for your sweetheart. Or friends. Or self. [Link]

Mashable » Aspiring fathers can now test the strength of their swimmers right at home

Monday 6 February 21:06:41 UTC 2017

The YO Home Sperm Test is a kit for screening fertility in private by using a smartphone camera as a microscope. Read more…More about Smartphones, Home Tech, Technology, Medical Equipment, and Yo Sperm Home Test [Link]

Mashable » UK mosques open up to visitors for food, tea, and a chance to talk

Monday 6 February 20:53:05 UTC 2017

Imams in the United Kingdom want to talk.  Around 150 mosques across the country welcomed guests on Sunday as anti-Islamic rhetoric and crime continues to flow into everyday life in much of western Europe and the United States.  SEE ALSO: When Americans are murdered for being Muslim The goal of the event — organized by the Muslim Council of Great Britain … [Link]

Mashable » Google teams up with H&M to make dresses based on your personal data

Monday 6 February 20:41:55 UTC 2017

The hottest designer at the next Fashion Week may well be your smartphone.  H&M Group's digital fashion house, Ivyrevel, is working on a collaboration with Google called the "Data_Dress." The project is based around an Android app that learns about a user and designs a personalized garment for them. It's part of the Coded Couture project by Ivyrevel.  SEE ALSO: Twitter … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Hires a Nasa Veteran Who Thinks We'll Start Seeing Flying Cars In Next Three Years

Monday 6 February 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Uber is getting serious about its intentions of building a flying car. Uber's plan involves airborne taxis that will travel 50 to 100 miles between "vertiports" that connect passengers between their homes and offices, according to a report on Bloomberg. Now it is hiring the right leader for this project. From the report: In 2010, an advanced aircraft engineer at … [Link]

Popular Science » How do I find a meteorite?

Monday 6 February 20:38:17 UTC 2017

Space A fireball meteor over Chicago ignites hearts and minds—and scientific reports Because you know you want to drop everything and become a meteorite hunter. [Link]

Mashable » We celebrate 25 years of 'Wayne's World' with wacky film facts

Monday 6 February 20:35:56 UTC 2017

Welcome to Wayne's World on its 25th anniversary! The highly successful comedy classic had a fast and tough journey to get from Saturday Night Live skits to the silver screen. Check out all the 9 things you (probably) didn't know about the film. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content.  ‘Overwatch’ player turns Sombra haters into Sombra lovers with pro … [Link]

Mashable » Even in death, the Galaxy Note7 continues to change the smartphone market

Monday 6 February 20:31:22 UTC 2017

Even though the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is dead and buried, its ghost continues to haunt the smartphone market. The South Korean government published the results of its own investigation into the explosive phone Monday, according to the The Korea Herald. Like Samsung, the state-run Korean Agency for Technology Standards concluded that the Note7's volatility stemmed from its battery. As a result, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Being friendly puts monkeys at risk in times of revolution

Monday 6 February 20:00:00 UTC 2017

The young of sociable female capuchin monkeys survive better in times of peace, but are more likely to be killed when the group is going through a change of leadership [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To Get Started With Programming? [2017 Edition]

Monday 6 February 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Reader joshtops writes: I know this is a question that must have been asked — and answered — on Slashdot several times, but I am hoping to listen from the community again (fresh perspective, if you will). I'm in my 20s, and have a day job that doesn't require any programming skills. But I want to learn it nonetheless. I … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' player turns Sombra haters into Sombra lovers with pro plays

Monday 6 February 19:57:45 UTC 2017

Sometimes you have to let your skills do the talking. Overwatch player Bunsen was tired of all the expletive-filled hate he was getting for picking the hero Sombra at the beginning of matches, so he made a video to prove that in the right hands, Sombra can be a great asset to any team. At the beginning of his video, … [Link]

Mashable » Hilarious photo series shows the alarmingly normal lives of immigrants

Monday 6 February 19:57:12 UTC 2017

In a photograph fading with age, Priya Patel proudly poses in a cap and gown for her preschool graduation picture. Flanked by her beaming aunt and mother, she holds up her paper diploma with a slight smile. It's an adorable, normal moment for most families — but the caption might catch you off guard. "A little #ScaryImmigrant plots to steal jobs," … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen had a very Chrissy Teigen response to her Super Bowl nip slip

Monday 6 February 19:56:25 UTC 2017

#FreeTheNipple Last night's Super Bowl was filled with many memorable moments but one that stood out revolved around Twitter's famous clap back queen Chrissy Teigen. The model, along with husband John Legend, were sitting in a press box watching the game when a camera panning the crowd happened to catch a brief glimpse of her nipple through her sheer shirt. So … [Link]

Mashable » This device can make any pair of headphones wireless

Monday 6 February 19:49:14 UTC 2017

‘Jack’ by Podo Labs is a Bluetooth adapter that can make your wired headphones wireless. All you need to do is plug your headphones in this device and connect to Bluetooth. You can also sync your headphones with a friend and listen to music together. Read more…More about Technology, Device, Bluetooth, Real Time Video, and Music [Link]

Mashable » Spice up your life with insane flaming hot Cheeto bagels

Monday 6 February 19:43:48 UTC 2017

Food is ever changing, ever evolving, ever innovating. Food can be an art form or a science. Food is fascinating, beautiful and precious. Food can also take the form of a Flaming Hot Cheeto Bagel. Image: alex berkowitzSEE ALSO: This unique artist creates famous faces out of food The Bagel Nook, a bagel shop in New Jersey, is no stranger to … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West realizes no one man should have all that power, deletes Trump tweets

Monday 6 February 19:20:37 UTC 2017

Kanye West has finally seen what happens when one man has all the power, and he doesn't like it.  West has deleted the tweets he posted about Donald Trump following West's meeting with the then-president elect in December. But apparently Yeezy isn't impressed by what Trump's done since then, particularly the immigration ban, according to TMZ. West is about connectivity, after … [Link]

Slashdot » RethinkDB Gets Acquired By the Cloud Native Compute Foundation; Joins the Linux Foundation

Monday 6 February 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes:The Cloud Native Compute Foundation (CNCF) today announced that it has acquired the RethinkDB copyright and assets, including its code, and contributed it to The Linux Foundation. RethinkDB, which had raised about $12.2 million in venture capital for its open-source database, went out of business in October 2016. The CNCF says it paid $25,000 to complete this … [Link]

Mashable » Fierce North Atlantic storm to send temperatures soaring at North Pole (again)

Monday 6 February 19:03:37 UTC 2017

An extraordinarily powerful storm system is spinning across the North Atlantic Ocean, just southeast of Greenland. Together with long-term climate change and other transitory weather systems, it is setting the stage for a dramatic and unusual warmup at the North Pole this week.   For the third time this winter, such a storm is likely to vault unusually warm air toward … [Link]

Mashable » Bob Ross-themed birthday party delighted the internet

Monday 6 February 18:45:38 UTC 2017

Bob Ross — the television host/painter/unexpected Netflix star — once said, "We don't make mistakes; we have happy accidents."  For Chris Nervegna, a 22-year-old from South River, New Jersey, his now-viral Ross-themed birthday party came together as his own kind of happy accident. SEE ALSO: The joy of betrayal: Bob Ross' famous hair was the result of a perm "Jokingly, we … [Link]

Slashdot » Vizio Settles With FTC, Will Pay $2.2 Million and Delete User Data

Monday 6 February 18:40:00 UTC 2017

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that smart TV maker Vizio has agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a case involving the TVs' data collection techniques. From a report on VentureBeat: Vizio allegedly collected data on what people viewed on 11 million of its TVs and then shared the data with third parties, without informing people about … [Link]

Mashable » The boycott Budweiser campaign fell apart due to a spelling mistake and a misunderstanding

Monday 6 February 18:37:28 UTC 2017

In the Trump era, even a beer commercial can have political consequences, intentional or not, and spark boycotts such as the one facing the makers of Budweiser after their pro-immigrant Super Bowl ad.  Specifically, people are mad at Anheuser-Busch for creating and airing an ad that depicts the path taken by Adolphus Busch, the German-born co-founder of the mega-brewery, upon his … [Link]

Mashable » Woman has a priceless reaction after meteor zooms across the sky

Monday 6 February 18:37:03 UTC 2017

An unexpected meteor is sure to surprise anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse. Catching it on camera is a whole separate shock.  Marcella Canfora was driving in Caledonia, Wisconsin from work with a friend when a fireball made a sudden appearance in the night sky. In what may be the most perfectly timed Snapchat of all time, Canfora pushed … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs Helped TomTom Grow its Webfleet Platform to 45,000 Users

Monday 6 February 18:31:16 UTC 2017

Opening up their platforms to let developers build an ecosystem on top of it has been a key to success for top tech firms from Apple to Facebook. But they’re not alone. TomTom Telematics, the B2B division of TomTom, the GPS device maker, opened up its Webfleet platform to developers a few years ago and now has over 45,000 devs … [Link]

Mashable » The company behind Vespa built a cargo robot that follows you around

Monday 6 February 18:29:52 UTC 2017

In the future, we won't just have autonomous drones zooming around over our heads — we'll share the sidewalks with rolling robots, tasked with delivering our groceries and carrying our stuff.   A new robot from Piaggio (best known for Vespa scooters) keeps the autonomous focus firmly on solid ground. The company's fledgling autonomous mobility division, Piaggio Fast Forward, has unveiled … [Link]

Mashable » Girl power for the powerless, direct from Bollywood

Monday 6 February 18:29:09 UTC 2017

When I first saw Queen, I was growing fatigued with female heroes. It's not as if Hollywood was drowning me in a deluge of women — the exact opposite, actually — but because strong female leads had to be so much more daunting and impressive than their male counterparts. Powerful female protagonists were formulated in Khaleesi's image, or cut from … [Link]

Mashable » When it clicked: This Aussie turned his passion for photography into a lucrative side hustle

Monday 6 February 18:27:54 UTC 2017

When pursuing your passion starts to rival your 9-5, it stops being a hobby and becomes something else: a side hustle.    Travelling to beautiful locations has always been a part of Jason Futrill’s occupation – he runs an online marketing company specialising in the tourism industry. But this Tasmania resident has another calling in life that pairs perfectly with his … [Link]

Mashable » The limitations of your health insurance plan may be more costly than you think

Monday 6 February 18:17:55 UTC 2017

Paid Content by Aflac You’re enrolled in the health insurance plan that your trendy, open-office-floor-plan startup offers — so you shouldn’t have to worry about out-of-pocket medical expenses, right? When you notice a dull pain in your knee on your morning jog, you think nothing of booking an appointment at the doctor to get it checked out. After a few X-rays, … [Link]

Mashable » These are the tech giants who didn't sign Silicon Valley's letter against Trump's travel ban

Monday 6 February 18:10:35 UTC 2017

On Sunday night, as the Super Bowl raged on in Houston and in house parties all over the world, people at the largest Silicon Valley companies were putting together the final touches on what would be a historic letter to a sitting American President. 97 tech companies signed on to a 54-page amicus brief—a document, submitted to a court, by non-litigants … [Link]

Mashable » This leaked video shows a new robot overlord on wheels from Boston Dynamics

Monday 6 February 18:09:52 UTC 2017

In a leaked video from a presentation by Boston Dynamics, a new concept robot called 'Handle,' was unveiled.  'Handle' is a two-wheeled robot with self-balancing abilities. It also has some basic stunt capacities, like jumping over barriers. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Future Tech, Future, Robots, and Real Time Video [Link]

Mashable » When the Sex Pistols crashed Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee with an anarchic boat concert

Monday 6 February 18:06:55 UTC 2017

Sid Vicious looks out as the boat passes under Tower Bridge.Image: Elisa Leonelli/REX/ShutterstockOn Feb. 6, 1977, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 25th anniversary of her accession to the throne, kicking off a year of festivities: her Silver Jubilee.Not all of her subjects were keen to celebrate the monarchy, however. On June 7, at the height of the celebrations, a rented river … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome 56 Quietly Added Bluetooth Snitch API

Monday 6 February 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Richard Chirgwin, writing for The Register: When Google popped out Chrome 56 at the end of January it was keen to remind us it's making the web safer by flagging non-HTTPS sites. But Google made little effort to publicise another feature that's decidedly less friendly to privacy, because it lets websites ask about users' Bluetooth devices and harvest information from … [Link]

Popular Science » Lady Gaga's halftime drones are a sign of the coming swarm

Monday 6 February 17:57:22 UTC 2017

Aviation First as gimmick, then as advertising Intel had a drone swarm at the Super Bowl… [Link]

Popular Science » How to erase permanent-marker graffiti

Monday 6 February 17:50:49 UTC 2017

DIY All you need is some hand sanitizer New Yorkers recently used hand sanitizer and tissues to scrub hateful graffiti from a subway car. [Link]

Mashable » The hidden clues lurking in the 'Stranger Things' Season 2 trailer

Monday 6 February 17:44:59 UTC 2017

Season 2 of the cult show 'Stranger Things' has everyone freaking out thanks to the first teaser. This is what we can guess so far.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Netflix, and Entertainment [Link]

New Scientist – News » Space junk collector burns up after hitting snag in first test

Monday 6 February 17:34:58 UTC 2017

A JAXA spacecraft designed to clear Earth's neighbourhood of debris with an electrified cable re-entered the atmosphere this morning after a failed mission [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling and Ricky Gervais join forces to shut down Donald Trump

Monday 6 February 17:33:44 UTC 2017

It’s another week, folks, and that can only mean one thing — a fresh new chapter in the ongoing Twitter saga that is J.K. Rowling vs. Donald Trump. This time, the topic in question was a current favourite of the president's: fake news. SEE ALSO: This may be the most brutal J.K. Rowling comeback of all time On Monday, he went … [Link]

Mashable » Cocky Tom Brady made commercial about winning the Super Bowl before it even started

Monday 6 February 17:30:01 UTC 2017

Most athletes are paranoid to talk about winning a championship or title before it actually happens for fear of jinxing the entire thing, even if all odds are pointing to victory. But apparently Tom Brady has no such fear. SEE ALSO: These are the most talked about Super Bowl LI ads that you won't want to miss Brady made an appearance … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ocean acidification may be good for thriving marine snails

Monday 6 February 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Although acidifying oceans are expected to be bad news for marine life overall, tiny snails prove that there will be winners as well as losers [Link]

Slashdot » Patent Troll With Good Record in Past Sues Netflix, SoundCloud, Vimeo, Others Over Offline Downloads

Monday 6 February 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Netflix added the ability to download movies and TV episodes for offline viewing in November last year. Music streaming service SoundCloud, and video hosting service Vimeo have had this feature for quite some time, too. But they are all being sued now by a patent troll. From an ArsTechnica report: The plaintiff is a company few have heard of: Blackbird … [Link]

Mashable » PlayStation 4 Pro 'Boost Mode' aims to make all your games run better

Monday 6 February 17:19:09 UTC 2017

PlayStaton 4 Pro owners have an extra feature to look forward to in the next firmware update for the console. While all PS4 owners will benefit from firmware v4.50's external hard drive support and tweaks to the interface and notifications, Pro users also have a new "Boost Mode." Turn it on and your console will use the Pro's extra power to … [Link]

Mashable » Women's March organizers plan a 'day without women'

Monday 6 February 17:09:33 UTC 2017

The organizers of the Women's March are planning an encore.  Just more than two weeks after organizing a massive march on Washington, D.C. that generated solidarity marches around the world, the person manning the Women's March Twitter account tweeted about an upcoming "general strike."  SEE ALSO: From London to Antarctica women march in solidarity with Americans The details for the strike … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Amputees control virtual prosthetic arm using nerve signals

Monday 6 February 17:06:00 UTC 2017

A surgically implanted sensor could let people control a prosthetic using their own nerves, giving a greater range of movement than muscle-controlled devices [Link]

Mashable » Mysterious 'Guardians of the Galaxy' newcomer Mantis hits everyone in the feels

Monday 6 February 17:01:38 UTC 2017

Editor’s note: This is the first in a weeklong series of interviews from an April visit to the set of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 that will focus on the new characters and storylines for the Marvel Studios sequel … now just three short months away. Mantis may be Marvel's most touchy-feely character, but she's no pushover. The newest Guardian … [Link]

Mashable » Chrome extension uncovers Netflix's hidden categories

Monday 6 February 16:57:30 UTC 2017

While we've known about Netflix's hidden categories for some time, there's now a much easier way to check them all out. A new Chrome extension called Netflix Categories unlocks the service's many subcategories directly from your browser.  SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' Season 2 headed to Netflix in fall When you browse Netflix you only see a handful of genres based on … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga jumping off the Super Bowl roof is America's new favorite meme

Monday 6 February 16:55:17 UTC 2017

Super Bowl LI was great for a ton of reasons – football took place, some big comeback happened, blah blah blah LADY GAGA JUMPED OFF A F*CKING ROOF. The internet is rightfully obsessed with Lady Gaga's epic halftime performance – namely, the insane moment the pop queen jumped from the very top of the stadium, descending to her stage below on … [Link]

Mashable » We're so tired of dating apps but we just can't quit them

Monday 6 February 16:52:10 UTC 2017

Is your relationship with your many dating apps starting to turn sour? You’re not alone.  The results of Match's annual Singles in America survey have just been released and they reveal a population that is increasingly burned out on hunting for love online. The data shows that 15 percent of the 5,509 single people surveyed describe themselves as addicted to dating … [Link]

Mashable » Sean Spicer: Melissa McCarthy 'could dial back' impression

Monday 6 February 16:49:29 UTC 2017

If there's one thing the current administration likes to do, it's weigh in on Saturday Night Live.  After Melissa McCarthy's surprise appearance as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer in the show's Feb. 4 episode, Spicer had some thoughts. In an interview with Extra, Sean Spicer confirmed that he had seen McCarthy's impression and it was a little over-the-top for … [Link]

Slashdot » Are Robots Coming To Take Investor Jobs on Wall Street?

Monday 6 February 16:40:00 UTC 2017

From an article on NYPost: More investors are warming to the cold, steely embrace of the increasingly sophisticated, low-cost automated robo-advisers. The primary reason is to save money on those fees and charges. Nearly one in three investors says these machines are superior at picking stocks and lessen their risk, and almost as many say the machines are better at … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Blood test could catch pancreatic cancer before it’s too late

Monday 6 February 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Pancreatic cancer is known as the “silent killer” because it is usually too advanced by the time it is discovered. An early blood test could change that [Link]

New Scientist – News » Flies are spreading antibiotic resistance from farms to people

Monday 6 February 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Bacteria can now resist our most crucial antibiotics. Some of this resistance likely evolved in farms in China, and is already more common than we thought [Link]

New Scientist – News » Carnivorous plants repurpose stress genes to digest their prey

Monday 6 February 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Different families of pitcher plants use the same genetic tactic to make enzymes to fill their bucket shaped leaves and digest the unlucky insects that fall in [Link]

Mashable » Someone stole Tom Brady's Super Bowl Jersey last night

Monday 6 February 16:28:53 UTC 2017

Let’s hope Tom Brady brought a back up shirt. Last night was a dream come true for the New England Patriots, after they made a stunning comeback and won the Super Bowl during overtime. And, while most people were celebrating the win, MVP quarterback Tom Brady was frantically searching the Patriots locker room for the jersey he wore as he led … [Link]

New Scientist – News » LHC sees matter and antimatter misbehaving in alternate particle

Monday 6 February 16:28:00 UTC 2017

The big bang should have created equal amounts of matter and antimatter – but where did all the antimatter go? A new measurement could help us find out [Link]

Mashable » Skywatchers spot bright fireball as it streaked across the Midwest

Monday 6 February 16:16:00 UTC 2017

A bright fireball lit up dark midwinter skies above Illinois, Wisconsin and a handful of other states early Monday.  Videos show the green meteor moving slowly from southwest to northeast at around 2:30 a.m. ET Monday.  SEE ALSO: Dashcam catches mystery fireball lighting up sky over Scotland According to reports posted on the American Meteor Society's (AMS) website, the fireball was … [Link]

Mashable » This DIY triple-screen laptop will make you a total boss at your local coffee shop

Monday 6 February 16:07:06 UTC 2017

Razer’s ridiculous "Project Valerie," with its three screens and glorious 12K resolution, stole the show at CES 2017, so much so it was literally stolen after the show. Inspired by the mobile command center concept, YouTuber "JerryRigEverything," who is known for torturing stress-testing gadgets for the internet's entertainment, decided to build his very own instead of waiting for Razer to commercialize … [Link]

Mashable » Voice actor accidentally hints at possible dinosaur-themed 'Hearthstone' adventure

Monday 6 February 16:04:26 UTC 2017

The next Hearthstone adventure may be diving into the exotic, dinosaur-filled zone known as Un'Goro Crater. According to a Reddit post today, video game voice actor Lani Minella included a line on her resume for credits on Hearthstone: Lost Secrets of Un'Goro, an unannounced project for Blizzard's popular competitive card game. The game is expected to have a new adventure this … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Simpsons' foretold Lady Gaga's entire Super Bowl performance years ago

Monday 6 February 16:00:59 UTC 2017

At this point, are we even surprised that The Simpsons yet again predicted something accurately? The animated series predicted that the Star Wars franchise would continue. It also knew that at some point in American history, Donald Trump would be president and make a mess of everything. And now people have pointed out that The Simpsons predicted what Lady Gaga's Super … [Link]

Slashdot » China To Add More than 50 Million New Urban Jobs in 2016-2020

Monday 6 February 16:00:00 UTC 2017

China is striving to create more than 50 million new jobs in urban areas over the five years to 2020, the cabinet said in an employment promotion plan on Monday. From a report on Reuters: It will also aim to hold the urban registered unemployment rate below 5 percent in the same period, according to the document published on the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' kids were just as hyped as you watching the Season 2 trailer

Monday 6 February 15:52:25 UTC 2017

By now it's to be expected that any video posted online featuring the cast of Netflix's hit "Stranger Things" will undoubtedly warm hearts everywhere. Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers in the sci-fi show, posted a video Sunday night of himself alongside cast-mates Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo watching the teaser for Season 2 during the Super Bowl—and honestly, it's probably … [Link]

Popular Science » Hunters may need to keep their paws off Wisconsin wolves

Monday 6 February 15:42:08 UTC 2017

Animals Poaching may be a bigger threat than the state thought Many in Wisconsin hope to be able to hunt gray wolves again soon, but that might not be such a good idea, according to new research. [Link]

Mashable » Very relatable child loses it when the internet goes down

Monday 6 February 15:37:38 UTC 2017

Same, kid. Same. There are a few things more frustrating than Wi-Fi problems, especially when you're dealing with internet provided by a hotel. Like any good dad, YouTuber Rod Squad decided to record his son's temper tantrum after he learned the hotel they were staying in changed its Wi-Fi credentials.  "Why are you crying?" Rod asked his son. "Because the … [Link]

Mashable » All the times Britain celebrated the Queen's jubilees in the most British way imaginable

Monday 6 February 15:35:57 UTC 2017

The Queen made history on Monday as she became the first British monarch ever to reach a Sapphire Jubilee, 65 years on the throne.   There are no official celebrations planned, as her majesty will be spending the day privately in Sandringham House, Norfolk.  SEE ALSO: The Queen just made history with this milestone But let's take a moment to look … [Link]

Mashable » Kid shows off his lit dance moves and the crowd goes wild

Monday 6 February 15:21:31 UTC 2017

You’re never too young to be lit. Zach Dean, a sports reporter for the Daytona Beach News-Journal, recently captured the incredible dance moves of a little boy during what appeared to be a high school basketball game. The unidentified kid had the crowd screaming and cheering as he danced along to a remix of "Bad and Boujee" by Migos. We can … [Link]

Slashdot » The Leap Week: Did Apple Really Have a Record Quarter?

Monday 6 February 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a blog post: Apple stated that Q1 FY2017 was an all-time record for quarterly revenue. The media dutifully and mostly uncritically spread this "great" news for Apple. Technically the claim is true, the revenue was an all-time record. True but misleading. Although Apple didn't lie as such, you might say there was a sin of omission, … [Link]

Mashable » Google Home Super Bowl ad caused some Google Homes to go bonkers

Monday 6 February 15:12:20 UTC 2017

Creating a TV ad for a smart speaker is a toughie. The easiest way to show what it can do is to have people invoke it with voice commands, but then you risk activating the speakers of TV viewers who actually own them.  This appears to have happened to Google, whose Super Bowl ad for Google Home caused a great … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Algorithms crunch calls to health insurer for signs of disease

Monday 6 February 14:58:01 UTC 2017

A US start-up is training algorithms to find signs of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s in your voice, by crunching millions of phone calls to a health insurer [Link]

Mashable » Woman at checkout reacts to girl's anxiety attack in the best possible way

Monday 6 February 14:56:02 UTC 2017

Sometimes it takes one simple gesture to make a difference in people's lives.  Just like the one that positively affected a girl from Cannock, north of Birmingham, who had a panic attack in a supermarket.  SEE ALSO: 5 customer complaints that escalated hilariously in 2016 Two years ago, Helen Martin's daughter was in a Sainsbury's grocery store when there was a … [Link]

Mashable » Bold daughter steals the spotlight during Super Bowl post-game press conference

Monday 6 February 14:53:42 UTC 2017

On Sunday, the New England Patriots won Super Bowl 51 in an incredible come-from-behind fashion, but one little girl was determined to steal the show. SEE ALSO: These are the most talked about Super Bowl LI ads that you won't want to miss During the post-game press conference, everyone wanted to hear the players' and the coaches' thoughts. After cheering for … [Link]

Mashable » See Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime show get set up with this cool timelapse

Monday 6 February 14:45:12 UTC 2017

Some might say that there was a football game in the middle of a Lady Gaga concert Sunday night after watching her Super Bowl halftime performance. The performance included drones, lots of jumping and even an epic mic drop. All within about a half-hour, the stage was set, the hits were sung and then play resumed, without a trace of the … [Link]

Slashdot » 'The End Of The Level Playing Field'

Monday 6 February 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Venture Capitalist Fred Wilson writes in a blog post: When the Internet came along in the early 90s, we saw something completely different. Here was a level playing field where anyone could launch a business without permission from anyone. We had a great run over the last 25 years but I fear it's coming to an end, brought on by … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why a 30-second clip of a potato makes a very bad Super Bowl ad

Monday 6 February 14:30:19 UTC 2017

A 30-second ad during the Super Bowl is the holy grail of advertising. It's extremely expensive — about $5 million — but it does get tens of millions of viewers, so you better make that time count.  So what would happen if you used that time to show a 30-second clip of a potato with the word "advertisement" written on … [Link]

Mashable » Nicki Minaj trolled the world with a pregnancy announcement

Monday 6 February 14:27:26 UTC 2017

The news of Beyoncé's pregnancy was, for most folks, a lot to handle. With emotions high and tears in abundance, Nicki Minaj decided that a few days after Bey's infamous maternity photos would be the perfect time to share what looked to be her own announcement with the world. She posted an Instagram picture over the weekend of her caressing what … [Link]

Mashable » Hot off the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga announces 'Joanne' world tour

Monday 6 February 14:24:41 UTC 2017

Lady Gaga, now that your halftime concert basically won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do next? Go on a massive world tour, of course. SEE ALSO: No surprise: the internet loved Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime show Lady Gaga confirmed her Joanne world tour via Twitter shortly after the conclusion of Super Bowl 51, with more information on … [Link]

Mashable » Someone decided to make Lego-inspired square burgers

Monday 6 February 14:22:51 UTC 2017

In Manila, Philippines' capital city, the latest food craze is square burgers topped with colorful Lego-brick buns.  Brick Burgers is a burger joint for Lego lovers of all ages. The signature square burger's increasing popularity has encouraged the burger joint to create other Lego-inspired foods. Read more…More about Legos, Lego Land, Manila, Real Time Video, and Food Videos [Link]

Slashdot » 97 Tech Companies Including Apple, Google, Microsoft Call Travel Ban Unlawful In Rare Coordinated Legal Action

Monday 6 February 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a WashingtonPost report: Silicon Valley is stepping up its confrontation with the Trump administration. On Sunday night, technology giants Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Twitter, Uber and many others filed a legal brief opposing the administration's contentious entry ban. The move represents a rare coordinated action across a broad swath of the industry (Editor's note: the … [Link]

Mashable » Uber hires veteran NASA engineer to develop flying cars

Monday 6 February 13:32:30 UTC 2017

In 2010, an advanced aircraft engineer at NASA’s Langley Research Center named Mark Moore published a white paper outlining the feasibility of electric aircrafts that could take off and land like helicopters but were smaller and quieter. The vehicles would be capable of providing a speedy alternative to the dreary morning commute. Moore’s research into so-called VTOL—short for vertical takeoff and … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you may have missed in the 'Stranger Things' Season 2 teaser

Monday 6 February 13:19:37 UTC 2017

We finally have our first proper glimpse of Stranger Things Season 2, and that can only mean one thing — it's time for some close-up, borderline obsessive analysis of every single frame. The teaser may only be an all-too-brief 36 seconds in length, but it's still brimming with clues as to what we can expect from the show's second season. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Fans relentlessly booed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the Super Bowl

Monday 6 February 13:16:02 UTC 2017

Hot take: NFL fans absolutely loathe commissioner Roger Goodell. They confirmed that sentiment after the New England Patriots' insane Super Bowl win on Sunday. While Goodell presented the Lombardi Trophy to Patriots owner Robert Kraft, fans in Houston unleashed a chorus of boos. SEE ALSO: The Super Bowl gave everyone terrible election night flashbacks You could barely hear Goodell trying to … [Link]

Mashable » Delhi girl had a flat tire at midnight and then she found her knights in shining armor

Monday 6 February 13:12:14 UTC 2017

Delhi girl Priyanka Kamboj was stranded on the street in the middle of the night after her car had a flat tire. Fortunately, cops came to her rescue, thus "rebuilding" her faith in humanity.  SEE ALSO: Women in this country are marching for their right to go out She detailed her experience in a Facebook post that has now gone viral. … [Link]

Mashable » Queen celebrates historic jubilee in photo dripping with jewels

Monday 6 February 13:08:54 UTC 2017

The Queen has just made history as the first British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, meaning it's 65 years since she acceded to the throne. To mark to occasion, Buckingham Palace has re-released a famous photo showing the Queen wearing some seriously opulent sapphire jewellery. SEE ALSO: The Queen just made history with this milestone Aside from the current relevance … [Link]

Mashable » Julian Edelman's clutch, jaw-dropping catch was the real MVP of Super Bowl LI

Monday 6 February 13:06:53 UTC 2017

Tom Brady was named Super Bowl MVP on Sunday night after racking up 466 passing yards while leading the New England Patriots to a historic comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons.  But let's take a moment to recognize the game's real MVP, a jaw-dropping catch by Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, one that blew up the internet and instantly goes down … [Link]

Mashable » Miley Cyrus announces on Instagram she prefers Hindu prayers to the Super Bowl

Monday 6 February 13:06:44 UTC 2017

Miley Cyrus pleasantly surprised her Indian fans this morning when she shared a photo of a Lakshmi Puja setup she was a part of. The photo shows a priest conducting the ceremony.  SEE ALSO: Don't Fall for This Fake Image of India During Diwali From Space She's apparently offering prayers to the Hindu Goddess of wealth, who's typically worshiped across Indian … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Internet ‘playground’ trials new tech to deliver smart cities

Monday 6 February 12:51:00 UTC 2017

UK researchers have created their own internet to test new technologies such as 5G on a national scale – without disrupting existing infrastructure [Link]

Popular Science » Of all the ways to vote, the U.S. presidential election is the worst

Monday 6 February 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Science We need weirder math in the voting booth There are many mathematically sound ways to vote, but the way the United States votes is the worst. [Link]

Mashable » Heartwarming video shows boy with Down syndrome dancing to 'Born This Way'

Monday 6 February 12:29:40 UTC 2017

A Chicago-based disability rights activist has tweeted a touching video of his son, who has Down syndrome, as he joyfully dances along Lady Gaga during her Super Bowl halftime show.  SEE ALSO: Watch Lady Gaga's triumphant Super Bowl halftime show in full David M. Perry tweeted the clip saying "He was born his way too": In another tweet, he said: “My … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran's new Brit Awards emoji is so damn adorable

Monday 6 February 12:22:12 UTC 2017

LONDON — You may not have realised you needed an Ed Sheeran emoji in your life, but that's all about to change. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran's tweet about his new GQ cover is classic Ed Sheeran On Monday morning, the Brit Awards announced that Ed Sheeran has joined the event's 2017 lineup. To celebrate, they released the following, impressively detailed, emoji: … [Link]

Mashable » Andrew Garfield reveals why he kissed Ryan Reynolds at the Golden Globes

Monday 6 February 12:22:11 UTC 2017

Andrew Garfield and Ryan Reynold's kiss didn't just steal Ryan Gosling's thunder at the Golden Globes — it was pretty much the talking point of the night. On The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Garfield explained how it came about. SEE ALSO: Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield's kiss is inspiring superhero-themed fan art "It was a ridiculous thing," he laughs … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gene editing injection could lower your risk of heart disease

Monday 6 February 12:18:00 UTC 2017

Some people have mutations that greatly lower their cholesterol. Tests in mice suggest a one-shot CRISPR therapy could give the rest of us the same protection [Link]

Slashdot » DRM Company Denuvo Forgets To Secure Its Server, Leaks Two Years Of Emails

Monday 6 February 12:04:00 UTC 2017

Denuvo "left several private directories on its website open to the public," TorrentFreak wrote Sunday, calling it "an embarrassing blunder" for the digital rights management company. "Members of the cracking community are downloading and scrutinizing the contents," the site reports, with one of the finds being an 11-megabyte text file which apparently contains every message sent through Denuvo's web site … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb's Super Bowl ad takes dig at Trump with a beautiful message

Monday 6 February 11:56:28 UTC 2017

Airbnb has taken a subtle political stance against President Trump's travel ban with a Super Bowl ad that contains a simple but effective message of acceptance. SEE ALSO: Airbnb offers free housing to those affected by Muslim travel ban In a 30-second campaign entitled #weaccept, Airbnb played the message over the changing faces of people belonging to different ethnic groups:  CEO … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Java for Data Science – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 6 February 11:26:44 UTC 2017

Get "Java for Data Science" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-02-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » BlackBerry partners with Indian firm for manufacturing and selling smartphones in local markets

Monday 6 February 11:11:40 UTC 2017

BlackBerry has partnered with a New Delhi-based company for manufacturing and selling its smartphones in India and neighbouring countries.  SEE ALSO: A brand new BlackBerry is coming, and yes, it has a keyboard BlackBerry-branded Android smartphones sold in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh will be manufactured by Optiemus Infracom, the Canadian company said today, as it continues to outsource smartphone … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat announces new 'Planet Earth II' show

Monday 6 February 11:07:24 UTC 2017

Planet Earth II is going mobile. BBC Worldwide is launching an exclusive series for Snapchat around its popular television franchise as part of a new partnership with Snap Inc. Planet Earth II has already aired in the U.K. and is scheduled to premiere in the U.S. and Canada on Feb. 18.  Its digital counterpart, produced by BBC specifically for Snapchat’s vertical … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Speak up for science, however you can

Monday 6 February 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Protest against the US crackdown on science communication will take many forms – we shouldn’t let differences of approach divide us [Link]

New Scientist – News » Vicious microbial warfare helps bacteria evolve cooperation

Monday 6 February 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Bacteria that are more violent towards strangers also seem to share more with similar neighbours, a system that may explain how cooperation first evolved [Link]

Mashable » The Queen just made history with this milestone

Monday 6 February 10:48:57 UTC 2017

Just when you thought the Queen couldn't possibly have more cause for celebration, she's gone and reached another milestone. Queen Elizabeth II has just become the first British monarch in history to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, marking 65 years since she took the crown. SEE ALSO: Feast your eyes on the Queen's kaleidoscopic wardrobe On 6 February 1952, at the age … [Link]

Mashable » 38 times Stephen King absolutely slammed Donald Trump on Twitter

Monday 6 February 10:26:44 UTC 2017

You don't have to spend long on Stephen King's Twitter feed to gain an insight into his feelings about the current U.S. President. The legendary horror-writer has been tweeting his thoughts about Trump (who he's previously referred to as a both "He Who Must Not Be Named" and "the Asshat Elect") ever since the billionaire's campaign kicked off back in summer … [Link]

Mashable » 14-year-old girl's sick skydiving spins will actually blow you away

Monday 6 February 10:11:03 UTC 2017

Most of us are unable to do a split or even a cartwheel on the ground — so imagine doing them in mid-air. For 14-year-old Kyra Poh, though, it's not much of a stretch — she's just bagged two gold medals at the 2017 Wind Games in Spain. SEE ALSO: Experience the first ever skydive captured on Google Street View Here's … [Link]

Slashdot » The Brief, Bumbling Tech Careers of Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and Will.i.am

Monday 6 February 9:04:00 UTC 2017

"Four years ago this week, Blackberry named Alicia Keys its global creative officer… Keys was really going to work for Blackberry — to participate in weekly calls addressing product development; develop ideas and content for the Keep Moving Projects, which targeted artists and athletes; and of course, promote the brand during her upcoming tour… It didn't work." Slashdot reader mirandakatz … [Link]

Mashable » A newspaper is going wild with its weather tweets and people don't know what to think

Monday 6 February 8:31:56 UTC 2017

It’s tough to get people excited about the weather. And it's even tougher in tropical Singapore, where it's pretty much only wet or dry every day. SEE ALSO: Weather forecaster truly cannot contain her love for Adam Driver So the country's national newspaper appears to have taken it upon itself to spice up its weather updates, by slipping in the odd … [Link]

Mashable » Taiwan bans putting stray animals to death

Monday 6 February 8:18:52 UTC 2017

Taiwan has now banned euthanising stray animals in shelters, despite fears that the move will lead to overcrowding and more abandoning their pets. The law came into effect on Saturday, two years after it was first passed by parliament. SEE ALSO: 'A Dog's Purpose' investigation finds no mistreatment of dogs The issue of putting down strays was plunged into the spotlight … [Link]

Mashable » Uber rolls out cab rental feature, UberHIRE, for the first time

Monday 6 February 7:51:02 UTC 2017

Uber, in a first-of-its-kind innovation, now allows users in India to rent a cab for half a day without any surge pricing.  SEE ALSO: Uber is launching food delivery service in its fastest growing market After successfully piloting the service, UberHIRE, in the southern city of Kochi, the company has now made it operational in eight more Indian cities — New … [Link]

Mashable » 500 people squeezed into the world's most epic family photo

Monday 6 February 7:50:07 UTC 2017

This has got to be the most incredible family photo, period. 500 descendants from one man — all with the same family name, Ren — gathered in an eastern Chinese village to take this epic group shot: In the photo are the 25th to 31st generations of this family from Shishecun, in Zhejiang. SEE ALSO: 78-year-old grandma makes the perfect snow … [Link]

Mashable » Weird Yellow Tail wine Super Bowl ad embarrasses a nation of Twitter users

Monday 6 February 6:36:05 UTC 2017

The Kangaroo Jack of wine, Yellow Tail, has managed to do something not even Fosters beer or pseudo-Aussie restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse has achieved: Embarrass the hell out of actual Australians. Why? The brand's 30-second Super Bowl Sunday advertisement.  It features some dude in a bright yellow suit, running his mouth about how drinking Yellow Tail wine equals a fun time, … [Link]

Mashable » Snap, Uber and Facebook file brief opposing Trump's travel ban

Monday 6 February 6:19:44 UTC 2017

More than 90 technology companies, many of which were founded by and employ thousands of immigrants, have filed an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump's "Muslim travel ban." The brief was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit late Sunday nightBloomberg, which first reported the news, wrote that the document was planned for later in the week. The … [Link]

Mashable » T-Mobile and Verizon have taken their NSFW Twitter war too far

Monday 6 February 6:04:31 UTC 2017

While football fans were busy biting their nails, T-Mobile and Verizon spent the last half of the Super Bowl making everyone on Twitter uncomfortable by trading BDSM-themed insults. The spat started with T-Mobile's 50 Shades of Grey-esque big game commercial, in which Kristen Schaal plays a Verizon customer addicted to pain. SEE ALSO: These are the most talked about Super Bowl … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists are now spotting whales from outer space using satellites

Monday 6 February 5:40:49 UTC 2017

A humpback whale may be a huge creature to the human eye, but they're still tough to spot from space. Until recently, the necessary high-resolution satellite technology wasn't readily available, but researchers in Western Australia are beginning to use satellite imagery to check on the size of local populations. SEE ALSO: Forget telepresence robots on wheels, Google wants telepresence drones The … [Link]

Mashable » 14-year-old starts petition to eat his "greatest love" meat pies once more

Monday 6 February 5:04:26 UTC 2017

The sloppy mess of gravy and pastry that is the Australian meat pie is the kind of thing one eats after they've had a few drinks, or when they're utterly desperate. But Canberra teenager Ryan Kennedy is so obsessed with the foodstuff its almost poetic. But tragedy struck recently, when he made a bet with his cricket teammates that if he … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Why Do You Care About Tech Conferences?

Monday 6 February 5:04:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous user is "just starting a programming career," and has several questions for Slashdot's readers: What exactly is the role of tech conferences? I always assumed they were mostly for exhibitors to pitch me things, but then what's in it for me? Am I just going there to network, or am I learning new cutting-edge techniques and getting enlightened … [Link]

Mashable » Lenovo's got another Android tablet with its futuristic 'Halo' keyboard

Monday 6 February 5:01:17 UTC 2017

One of the coolest (but maybe not the most practical) tablets of last year, the Lenovo Yoga Book, now has a new sibling. Lenovo's new Yoga A12 still keeps the Yoga Book's head-turning illuminating "Halo" keyboard, but it's got a larger display and a more affordable price. SEE ALSO: 9 USB-C accessories to give your new gadgets a boost At $299, … [Link]

Mashable » Move over, Jack Bauer: Meet the new hero of '24: Legacy'

Monday 6 February 5:00:34 UTC 2017

After the Super Bowl, viewers got a first look at 24: Legacy, the new iteration of the Fox action franchise that made Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer a household name.  We last saw Jack surrendering to the Russians at the end of 24: Live Another Day, so it's no surprise that Legacy features a whole new cast of characters, although the show's … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran says 'Game of Thrones' cast crashed his underground drinking den

Monday 6 February 4:36:41 UTC 2017

Ed Sheeran and Game of Thrones go together like, well, Starks and Mormonts.   If you had any doubt that the UK crooner had a rightful place in the friendship circle that is the HBO show's cast, ponder this anecdote, delivered by the man himself.  Legend has it that after a GoT wrap-party Sheeran attended, the cast rocked up to Sheeran's … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Brady's Super Bowl win made Gisele drop her phone

Monday 6 February 4:18:23 UTC 2017

When New England ran in a touchdown to win the 2017 Super Bowl in overtime, Gisele Bündchen was obviously very excited for her husband, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. She danced, she shouted, she celebrated with the rest of the Brady family, who all sported personalized jerseys for the game. Bündchen joyously pulled out her phone to Snapchat the moments right after … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump left his Super Bowl watch party when the Patriots were losing

Monday 6 February 4:18:16 UTC 2017

Donald Trump — whose ties to the New England Patriots were a major headline heading into this weekend — picked the Patriots to win Super Bowl LI,. But as the game unfolded, his support for the eventual champions wavered.  SEE ALSO: Julio Jones is basically Michael Jackson with this unreal catch The Atlanta Falcons jumped ahead to a 21-0 lead, and Trump … [Link]

Mashable » The Super Bowl gave everyone terrible election night flashbacks

Monday 6 February 3:44:44 UTC 2017

So…that was a real nail-biter, wasn't it? Just when we were 99% certain that the Atlanta Falcons would bring home a win during Sunday night's Super Bowl, the New England Patriots swooped in to win it all. SEE ALSO: These are the most talked about Super Bowl LI ads that you won't want to miss Kinda reminds us of another recent … [Link]

Mashable » MashReads Podcast: 'Chairman Spaceman' and our favorite books about space

Monday 6 February 3:31:27 UTC 2017

Life restarts can come in many forms — setting a new resolution, moving to a new city, or…completely leaving everyone and everything that you know on Earth to go live in outer space. At least that's the case in Thomas Pierce's new short story 'Chairman Spaceman,' published in January in the New Yorker.  The story is about a man, Dom Whipple, … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime Air drone makes an appearance during the Super Bowl

Monday 6 February 3:22:38 UTC 2017

Amazon gave us yet another tease for its upcoming drone delivery service during Sunday's Super Bowl.  The short commercial spot shows a couch potato sucking down Doritos as his friend looks on in disgust. After a couple of beats, she says, "Alexa, reorder Doritos from Prime Air."  SEE ALSO: Amazon just made its first legit delivery via drone Soon after, an … [Link]

Slashdot » Studies Link Some Stomach Drugs To Alzheimer's Disease and Kidney Problems

Monday 6 February 3:04:00 UTC 2017

While the recommended dosage for Nexium, Prevacid and Prilose is just two weeks, doctors often advise patients to continue taking them for years. But now Scientific American reports that "Chronic use of popular heartburn medicines may be riskier than was thought," citing two papers linking the drugs to an increase risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, and a greater risk … [Link]

Mashable » Adam Driver ruins everything in Snickers' live Super Bowl commercial

Monday 6 February 2:52:56 UTC 2017

Things quickly went off the rails during Snickers' attempt to make the first-ever live Super Bowl commercial — but it was all according to plan. It started when Adam Driver wanders into the western-themed scene, seemingly unaware the shoot had started. He misses the cue to shoot his bandit co-stars and knocks over the hotel front, triggering all-out chaos. The appearance … [Link]

Mashable » No surprise: the internet loved Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime show

Monday 6 February 2:51:26 UTC 2017

Despite the massive pressure that comes with headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, Lady Gaga came to win. SEE ALSO: These are the most talked about Super Bowl LI ads that you won't want to miss Gaga's near-perfect halftime performance — featuring everything from subversive political statements to inadvertent Spongebob Squarepants references —  blew the internet's collective mind.  She even made … [Link]

Mashable » Dudes hailed heroes on Facebook after livestreaming sports match

Monday 6 February 2:35:59 UTC 2017

Everyone loves an unlikely hero, and two livestreamers have been receiving plenty of love on Facebook for their pure bravado in the face of cable television giant, Foxtel. Darren Sharpe and Brett Hevers became social media legends when they livestreamed a highly-anticipated boxing match in Australia, Friday night.  To watch the match between Danny Green and Anthony Mundine legally would've cost … [Link]

Mashable » Super Bowl LI is America's biggest blowout since the Bowling Green Massacre

Monday 6 February 2:35:57 UTC 2017

Sometimes on Twitter, people like to make topical jokes in which they knowingly connect two current events from the popular culture to construct a bit of mirth.  The third quarter of Super Bowl LI — during which the Atlanta Falcons went up 28-3 on the New England Patriots — was one of these times.  Trigger warning: Do not continue reading this … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Lady Gaga's triumphant Super Bowl halftime show in full

Monday 6 February 2:24:03 UTC 2017

Lady Gaga and her pointy shoulder pads crushed the Super Bowl halftime show, and we assume you'll want to relive all that glory soon. So, courtesy of the NFL, here's the full video. And if you just want to replay that amazing mic drop over and over, that's fine too. Gaga wants you to do you, you know? NASA are real … [Link]

Mashable » The stain on Terry Bradshaw's shirt was actually a Tide ad

Monday 6 February 2:16:31 UTC 2017

The Super Bowl is a celebration of capitalism, and brands are lurking everywhere. Trust no one. Many people noticed something strange during a half-time show promo that ran early in the second quarter on Sunday. Halftime show co-host Terry Bradshaw was seemingly oblivious to a giant sauce stain on his shirt. Does Terry Bradshaw think nobody saw that sauce stain? #Superbowl … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga used hundreds of Intel drones to pull off Super Bowl halftime show

Monday 6 February 2:15:19 UTC 2017

Lady Gaga's Super Bowl LI halftime performance was absolutely flawless, but it was the beginning of her elaborate set that had the internet buzzing — it was full of drones!  Just toward the end of her opening singing number, a massive wall of drones lit up in the skies behind her in the shape and color of the United States flag, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' Season 2 headed to Netflix in fall

Monday 6 February 2:11:36 UTC 2017

The world is turning upside down on Halloween. Season two of Stranger Things will make its debut on Netflix on the spooky holiday. The release date was announced in a Super Bowl spot for the show, which built a cult following after its summer 2016 debut. The show, created by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, takes place in a small town … [Link]

Mashable » Sexy Mr. Clean just turned on everyone watching the Super Bowl

Monday 6 February 2:11:26 UTC 2017

Mr. Clean is a f*ck boy.  Millions of people just watched a newer, sexier Mr. Clean seduce a woman in its new Super Bowl spot which aired during the third quarter of the big game on Sunday, and everyone is either completely turned on or completely confused why Mr. Clean is so hot now.  SEE ALSO: A new Mr. Clean … [Link]

Mashable » Trump and Obama's first Super Bowls as president looked very different

Monday 6 February 2:03:20 UTC 2017

In case you needed any more proof that President Trump and President Obama are very different people, the 2017 Super Bowl offered yet another example. As the Atlanta Falcons tried to make Tom Brady a very sad man, Donald Trump spent his first Super Bowl night as president in a much different fashion that his predecessor. The Trump family and Reince … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Brady became a sad meme after his Super Bowl pick-six

Monday 6 February 1:58:19 UTC 2017

Tom Brady entered Super Bowl LI with high hopes and lots of support. Instead, he became a sad meme before the first half was even over.   Brady threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown just before halftime as a disastrous opening two quarters saw his New England Patriots reach intermission down 21-3 to the Atlanta Falcons.  Brady's unfortunate … [Link]

Mashable » Lady Gaga just slayed the Super Bowl

Monday 6 February 1:55:04 UTC 2017

You weren't really expecting Lady Gaga to be lowkey, right? Lady Gaga started her Super Bowl halftime show on the roof of the stadium, thank you very much, belting out a few lines from "God Bless America” and “This Land is Your Land," and then, you know, just swinging down onto the field thanks to a harness and some cables. via … [Link]

Mashable » Coke ran an old diversity-themed commercial before the Super Bowl, and people are mad

Monday 6 February 1:51:39 UTC 2017

People are seeing politics everywhere this Super Bowl. Coca-Cola ran a commercial just before kickoff that celebrated the diversity of the American people. The ad depicted scenes of people all over the country enjoying themselves, set to a multilingual version of "America the Beautiful." This was apparently enough to really upset some people on Twitter. The hashtag #BoycottCoke took off immediately … [Link]

Mashable » Julio Jones is basically Michael Jackson with this unreal catch

Monday 6 February 1:33:14 UTC 2017

The New England Patriots have been hit by — no, struck by — a smooth criminal, and his name is Julio Jones. Atlanta's star wide receiver busted out some impressive athleticism in the first half of Super Bowl LI, making an incredible sidelines catch and toe-tapping just long enough to stay in bounds. SEE ALSO: Simone Biles and Shaq standing side … [Link]

Mashable » Looks like there can only be one Kylie™ and it's not that Jenner one

Monday 6 February 1:26:32 UTC 2017

There can only be one Kylie. And no, she ain't a Jenner.  Unofficial Queen of Australia, Kylie Minogue has been topping music charts all over the world for 30 years now, so it's no surprise the pop legend had a bone to pick with a certain 19-year-old impostor Kylie. And even less of a surprise that she came out on top. … [Link]

Mashable » Internet pretty sure Justin Bieber channeled the old dude from those Six Flags ads

Monday 6 February 1:23:06 UTC 2017

T-Mobile's Super Bowl 2017 ad starring Justin Bieber has the internet hopping a Vengabus back to 2004. Since the ad's debut last Thursday, Bieber's thick-rimmed glasses, tuxedo and absurd dance moves have drawn comparisons to another dancing ad character: Six Flags' Mr. Six, the old dude who really, really liked to party.  SEE ALSO: Budweiser turned a classic '90s Super … [Link]

Mashable » No, U.S. climate scientists didn't trick the world into adopting the Paris deal

Monday 6 February 1:14:25 UTC 2017

The climate-denial camp has new ammunition: A widely refuted Daily Mail article that claims top U.S. climate scientists exaggerated their data for a 2015 study to "dupe" world leaders into adopting the Paris Climate Agreement.  That agreement, which went into force in November 2016, for the first time committed the world to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For his incendiary story, British … [Link]

Slashdot » A Super Bowl Koan: Does The NFL Wish It Were A Tech Company?

Monday 6 February 1:04:00 UTC 2017

Are tech companies cashing in on the popularity of Super Bowl — or is the Super Bowl trying to get into the world of tech? An anonymous reader writes: The NFL hosted a startup pitch competition before the game. And they also ran tech-themed "future of football" ads during the game which showcased the robot tackling dummies that provide moving … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Brady's family wore their own jerseys to Super Bowl LI

Monday 6 February 1:03:23 UTC 2017

Presented here without comment or judgment: Tom Brady's family members wore their own jerseys to Super Bowl LI, jerseys which featured the quarterback's personal logo and the slogan "Brady's ladies."  We know this because Brady's wife, the supermodel Gisele Bündchen, posted photos of the family fits to Instagram.  We are ready! Let's go @tombrady !! Let's go Pats!!! ✨🏈✨😘&~ A photo … [Link]

Mashable » World's most excited tiny surfer is freakin' stoked to be back on 'Ellen'

Monday 6 February 0:29:32 UTC 2017

With all that's going on between the so-called adults of the U.S. and Australia at the moment, it's nice to know at least the kids are making a good impression Stateside.  Especially 12-year-old Aussie surfer, Sabre Norris, who made her return on The Ellen Show, to scream loudly talk more about food. SEE ALSO: Wild koala and dog hang out, … [Link]

Mashable » Simone Biles and Shaq standing side by side at Super Bowl is like a dang optical illusion

Monday 6 February 0:19:16 UTC 2017

Both Simone Biles and Shaquille O'Neal are legends in their respective sports. But that's about where the athletic comparisons end. Shaq stands 7-foot-1, while Biles is just 4-foot-9.  Get them together for a photo opp and you just might have the best pic of Super Bowl LI. hey shaq 👋🏾 pic.twitter.com/YCrSufiyk7 — Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) February 5, 2017 Both the NBA … [Link]

Mashable » Here's Luke Bryan singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl, if you want to check that out

Monday 6 February 0:01:53 UTC 2017

Though it was no Lady Gaga at Super Bowl 2016, Luke Bryan's 2017 national anthem performance was a perfectly sufficient follow-up. Solid work, Luke. Bryan performed his rendition at Super Bowl 51, held this year at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Atlanta Falcons will face off against the New England Patriots during Sunday night's game. SEE ALSO: These are the … [Link]

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