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 » Obama's photographer just threw shade at Trump's chaotic security meeting

Monday 13 February 23:51:41 UTC 2017

With every crazy new episode of the Trump show, Barack Obama's old White House photographer has been quick with the shade, and Monday was no exception. Following news that Trump responded to an international nuclear crisis with a public security briefing lit by cellphones and captured on Facebook by an extra from the Ted movie, Pete Souza decided to share his … [Link]

Mashable » ABC makes history with the first black Bachelorette

Monday 13 February 23:47:17 UTC 2017

It took 33 seasons for The Bachelor franchise to make history. Rachel Lindsay, a current contestant on Nick Viall's season, will be Bachelorette no. 13, multiple outlets report, marking the first time in the history of the entire ABC franchise that a nonwhite contestant will lead the show.  "I finished setting up my fantasy teams, but the only plays I want … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Open-Source Graph Engine Takes On Neo4j

Monday 13 February 23:42:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from InfoWorld: Sometimes the relationships between the data you've gathered are more important than the data itself. That's when a graph processing system comes in handy. It's an important but often poorly understood method for exploring how items in a data set are interrelated. Microsoft's been exploring this area since at least 2013, when … [Link]

Mashable » National Geographic's 'Origins' is like 'Cosmos' but about the nature of human civilization

Monday 13 February 23:24:07 UTC 2017

What made human beings civilized? (Sure, certain individuals aren't so civilized — but on a species level, we're not doing so bad.) That's the question being answered in Origins: The Journey of Humankind, a flashy eight-part series starring Brain Games host, futurist and filmmaker Jason Silva. It's coming to National Geographic in March — and we've got an exclusive look … [Link]

Slashdot » Ransomware Insurance Is Coming

Monday 13 February 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Trailrunner7 quotes a report from On the Wire: As bad as the ransomware problem is right now — and it's plenty bad — we're likely only at the beginning of what could become a crisis, experts say. "Lots of people are being infected and lots of people are paying. The bottom line its it's getting worse and it's going to … [Link]

Mashable » How one company is transforming trash into clean energy

Monday 13 February 23:06:29 UTC 2017

Trash is a big problem. From massive landfills to the pollution swirling in the ocean, there’s a waste issue on our planet — and humans are to blame for it. But what if we could turn that trash into energy?  For years this kind of closed loop system has been nothing more than a pipedream of the eco-conscious. Now, one LA-based … [Link]

Mashable » How one company is transforming trash into clean energy

Monday 13 February 23:06:10 UTC 2017

Trash is a big problem. From massive landfills to the pollution swirling in the ocean, there’s a waste issue on our planet — and humans are to blame for it. But what if we could turn that trash into energy?  For years this kind of closed loop system has been nothing more than a pipedream of the eco-conscious. Now, one … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump didn't tweet this morning and it freaked people out

Monday 13 February 23:00:22 UTC 2017

So it's come to this.  In an era where how often President Donald Trump tweets has become as much of an obsession as the content of those tweets, we're all apparently way more  mystified that Trump actually didn't manage to fire off his usual round of tweets until later in the morning.  SEE ALSO: Justin Trudeau takes on Trump with a … [Link]

Mashable » 13 things we learned about love from 'The Bachelor' franchise, for better or worse

Monday 13 February 23:00:00 UTC 2017

When it comes to figuring out love, there might not be an official playbook, but there is The Bachelor franchise. Over the years of being true Bachelor stans, the series’ bachelors and bachelorettes have taught us countless important lessons about love, relationships and the relentless pursuit of roses. Here are 13 keys to a happy relationship we've picked up from our … [Link]

Mashable » 12 literal last-minute Valentine's Day gift ideas

Monday 13 February 23:00:00 UTC 2017

We’ve all been there. You just pulled up to your significant other’s house, they said “be right out!” and you just remembered it’s that wonderful real holiday we all respect: Valentine’s Day.  No gift? No problem! Here are some literal last minute gift ideas you can come up with just in your car. SEE ALSO: Some evidence Trump is probably using … [Link]

Mashable » The internet Photoshops the crap out of Justin Trudeau staring at Trump's hand

Monday 13 February 22:59:45 UTC 2017

A picture's worth 1000 Photoshops. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump had their first face-to-face meeting at the White House on Monday, prompting a flurry of activity as the internet awaited its next world leader-filled meme.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump is absolutely terrible at handshakes Image: KEVIN DIETSCH-POOL/GETTY IMAGESThe new meme came in the form of an awkward … [Link]

Mashable » Playboy, basically: 'jk nudity is back lol'

Monday 13 February 22:47:54 UTC 2017

Hey, remember in 2015 when Playboy announced that it would stop publishing images of nude women indefinitely, signifying the end of a 62-year tradition? SEE ALSO: Playboy Club returning to NYC after 30 years, for better or worse Well, that nudie ban has been banned and the magazine is re-rebranding its aesthetic with the new "Naked Is Normal" March/April issue.  Our … [Link]

Slashdot » Chrome's Sandbox Feature Infringes On Three Patents So Google Must Now Pay $20 Million

Monday 13 February 22:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: After five years of litigation at various levels of the U.S. legal system, today, following the conclusion of a jury trial, Google was ordered to pay $20 million to two developers after a jury ruled that Google had infringed on three patents when it designed Chrome's sandboxing feature. Litigation had been going on since 2012, with … [Link]

Popular Science » DARPA's new drone wants to cover the sea with air support

Monday 13 February 22:28:04 UTC 2017

Military Next step: making sure the TERN turns out okay A drone funded by DARPA and ONR advances to phase III. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » This robot is all legs and can deliver your groceries

Monday 13 February 22:21:08 UTC 2017

Meet 'Cassie,' a robot that is all legs, but packs a ton of personality. Conceived by Agility Robotics, she's a prototype of what robots could look like in the future. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Deliver Groceries, Ostrich Robot, All Legs, and Cute Robot [Link]

Mashable » Passenger drones will start flying for real in summer 2017

Monday 13 February 22:15:45 UTC 2017

If you make it to Dubai this summer, you might have the chance to catch a brand new type of self-driving vehicle. One that flies. At today's World Government Summit, the head of the city's Roads & Transportation Agency, Mattar al-Tayer, announced plans to introduce a passenger-carrying drone service. The one-person drones could be ferrying commuters between predetermined checkpoints by July; … [Link]

Mashable » Everything you need to know about Valentine's Day you learned in second grade

Monday 13 February 22:05:39 UTC 2017

Grown-ups have really screwed up Valentine’s Day. We've made it into an expensive holiday fraught with romantic landmines. But kids, as usual, have it all figured out — it’s nothing but a day filled with fun candy and crafts.  If you're longing to get back to those heart-filled glory days? It turns out there’s a lot you can learn about how … [Link]

Mashable » A university was attacked by its lightbulbs, vending machines and lamp posts

Monday 13 February 22:05:19 UTC 2017

It sounds like a sci-fi movie. Over 5,000 connected devices, including light bulbs and vending machines, were hacked to slow internet service at a university to a crawl.  Poorly secured internet of things (IoT) devices have become gold mines for hackers looking to launch DDoS attacks to take websites and services offline. But this latest case, detailed in Verizon's Data Breach … [Link]

Slashdot » Ending Emails With Certain Variation Of Thank You Vastly Improves Response Rate, Study Finds

Monday 13 February 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an Inc article: The folks at Boomerang, a plug-in for scheduling emails, did a little study to see how the language people use to close their emails has any effect on the response rate. "We looked at closings in over 350,000 email threads," data scientist Brendan Greenley wrote on the Boomerang blog, "And found that certain … [Link]

Mashable » T-Mobile strikes back at Verizon's unlimited data plan

Monday 13 February 21:25:07 UTC 2017

The unlimited data plan wars just got real ugly. It hasn't even been 24 hours since Verizon announced its new unlimited data plans and T-Mobile has already hit back with new additions to its own unlimited plan to match Big Red's. SEE ALSO: Hell f*cking yes Verizon's new unlimited data plan is a good deal On Monday afternoon, T-Mobile U.S. CEO … [Link]

Mashable » This is a legitimately funny space prank

Monday 13 February 21:20:23 UTC 2017

Let’s be real: If you were stuck in a house-sized tin can for months at a time with only your other crewmembers as company, you might get a little slap-happy and start pranking.  That seems to be what's happening with astronauts onboard the International Space Station right now.  SEE ALSO: NASA experiments show how astronaut’s genes changed in space A tweet … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Suspends Sales of LG's UltraFine 5K Monitor Over Hardware Issues

Monday 13 February 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Roger Fingas, writing for AppleInsider: Apple has temporarily stopped sales of LG's UltraFine 5K monitor, due to technical problems associated with a lack of proper shielding from wireless interference. Over the weekend, Apple retail staff were told to keep the product on display yet not sell any units if people asked, according to a Business Insider source. The site added … [Link]

Mashable » Finally, you can learn how to be the sexiest dancer in the club

Monday 13 February 21:17:09 UTC 2017

A new study that rated the movements of female dancers found that feminine hip and thigh movements contributed to high scores. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Female, and Women [Link]

Popular Science » Ancient jars hold clues about the intensity of Earth’s magnetic field

Monday 13 February 21:16:53 UTC 2017

Science These jars held more than just supplies These jars actually recorded changes in the Earth's magnetic field… [Link]

Mashable » The only 3 apps you need this Valentine's Day

Monday 13 February 21:03:15 UTC 2017

There can be a lot of pressure that comes with Valentine's Day. It's supposed to be the most romantic day of the year, after all. If you’re feeling lost, look no further – it’s time to let technology be your wingman. We have the perfect apps for you to kick off your evening, and then keep the fun going all night. … [Link]

Mashable » It's Kelly and Ryan from 'The Office's anniversary, and B.J. Novak didn't forget

Monday 13 February 20:56:57 UTC 2017

It’s Feb. 13, otherwise known the happiest day of Kelly Kapoor's young yet dramatic life.  For Ryan Howard, it's the most tragic. SEE ALSO: Facebook wants to take over your TV Be careful out there pic.twitter.com/ZwfyeM9qEg — B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) February 13, 2017 The iconic holiday episode of The Office, "Valentine's Day," aired on Feb. 9, 2006, but the lessons learned … [Link]

Mashable » Dude rolls his valentine an impressive heart-shaped joint

Monday 13 February 20:56:53 UTC 2017

There are regular joints and blunts, and then there are works of art.  While some schmucks are out shopping at a pharmacy for boxed chocolate, Redditor gr33npete decided to take a different route and give his valentine a bit of green for the romantic holiday.  SEE ALSO: 'Pot Sasquatch' is real and it's here to get stoned and interrupt the local … [Link]

Mashable » Paul Pogba unveils new handshake on Twitter, and his partner will warm your heart

Monday 13 February 20:55:22 UTC 2017

Last time Manchester United star Paul Pogba posted video of himself and a teammate doing a handshake like this on social media, he got rebuked by a club legend.  Now Pogba's back with a new potential post-goal celebration. And he has a new partner — his mom. To which we can only say: Awwwww.  SEE ALSO: The most dad-ass dad sneaker … [Link]

Mashable » The NBA banned being jerks on Twitter, so now teams are being obnoxiously nice to each other

Monday 13 February 20:42:55 UTC 2017

Trolls will be trolls, it seems.  Last week the NBA released new rules preventing teams from "mocking and/or ridiculing" each other on social media. It didn’t take long for teams to poke fun at the regulations with a little sarcasm.   SEE ALSO: James Dolan pours lighter fluid on the raging dumpster fire that is the New York Knicks The Sacramento … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Evans channeled Captain America as he gave a unifying response to a hateful tweet

Monday 13 February 20:40:38 UTC 2017

Cap has no time for rude people. Chris Evans, the super handsome man who plays Captain America on the big screen, is known for his insane muscles and sweet personality. He's also no stranger to bringing the values of his character into his real life. SEE ALSO: Captain America would be proud of this San Jose councilman So, when David Duke, … [Link]

Slashdot » 188,000 Evacuated As California's Massive Oroville Dam Threatens Catastrophic Floods

Monday 13 February 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Mr D from 63 quotes a report from The Washington Post: About 188,000 residents near Oroville, Calif., were ordered to evacuate Sunday after a hole in an emergency spillway in the Oroville Dam threatened to flood the surrounding area. Thousands clogged highways leading out of the area headed south, north and west, and arteries major and minor remained jammed as … [Link]

Mashable » 'Rumps Against Trump' sees protesters bare their butts outside Trump Tower

Monday 13 February 20:38:36 UTC 2017

The cold couldn't keep protesters from giving Donald Trump a bit of show at the weekend. Hundreds showed up in front of Trump Tower in Chicago on a brisk Sunday afternoon to bare their butts in protest of Trump's refusal to release his tax returns. SEE ALSO: That time Leslie Jones played Donald Trump on 'SNL' As part of a "Rumps … [Link]

Mashable » Hell f*cking yes Verizon's new unlimited data plan is a good deal

Monday 13 February 20:29:32 UTC 2017

UPDATE: Feb. 13, 2017, 4:19 p.m. EST: T-Mobile has announced its own T-Mobile One unlimited data plan will match Verizon Unlimited with HD video streaming and 10GB of high-speed hotspot data, starting on Feb. 18. As such, T-Mobile One will be the better deal. Click here for full details. Hey data hogs, guess what? Unlimited data plans are back on Verizon. … [Link]

Popular Science » 'Popular Science' answers a question Strong Bad asked us 13 years ago

Monday 13 February 20:11:46 UTC 2017

Entertainment A question about (sb)emails In 2004, Strong Bad asked Popular Science if it would be bad to get two jillion emails every two jillion seconds. That question has gone unanswered…until now. [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Working on Liquid Battery That Could Last For Over 10 Years

Monday 13 February 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Jon Fingas, writing for Engadget: If Harvard researchers have their way, you may not have to worry about replacing power backs quite so often. They've developed a flow battery (that is, a battery that stores energy in liquid solutions) which should last for over a decade. The trick was to modify the molecules in the electrolytes, ferrocene and viologen, so … [Link]

Popular Science » The test used to see if animals are self-aware might not actually work

Monday 13 February 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Animals The famed mirror test might not be as useful as we thought If you can’t recognize yourself in a mirror, that means you don’t have a sense of self. But what if we just weren’t testing them properly? [Link]

Mashable » Behind-the-scenes video game documentary kicks off with a deep dive into storytelling

Monday 13 February 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Story matters in video games. That isn't to say they're required every time, but games are uniquely positioned to tell stories in unexpected ways. That's the topic of discussion in the first episode of The Game Makers: Inside Story, a 10-part series that sits down with a diverse lineup of industry luminaries, including: Amy Hennig (Uncharted series), Jenova Chen, Jade … [Link]

Mashable » Insane drone footage shows massive damage and flooding at California's Oroville Dam

Monday 13 February 19:58:10 UTC 2017

Drone and helicopter footage over Northern California's imperiled Oroville Dam show the widespread damage and furious flooding that forced more than 200,000 people to evacuate on Sunday. High water levels at Lake Oroville this weekend prompted authorities to use the dam's emergency spillway for the first time in its nearly 50-year history. The main spillway had suffered unexpected erosion earlier this … [Link]

Mashable » This man was caught cheating on his wife and now he’s blaming an Uber 'glitch' for it

Monday 13 February 19:40:07 UTC 2017

It’s a classic tale of betrayal with a modern twist: a torrid affair leads to a broken marriage… after it was all uncovered by some unexplained app notifications.  When a businessman in southern France was caught hitching rides to rendezvous with his extramarital lover, he decided to blame Uber and file a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company, French newspaper Le Figaro … [Link]

Mashable » The Russian Embassy tweeted about U.S. relations and everyone is so lost

Monday 13 February 19:36:44 UTC 2017

What is going on? I mean, sure, we're all very confused about politics lately, but the Russian Embassy's latest tweet about the United States is truly just mind-boggling. SEE ALSO: Our absurd political reality summed up in one tweet Everyone is curious because on Monday afternoon the Russian Embassy's official U.S. Twitter account sent out a pretty cryptic tweet. It stated … [Link]

Mashable » 'Stranger Things' Season 2 images have us ready for Halloween

Monday 13 February 19:25:18 UTC 2017

In their Entertainment Weekly cover story, Stranger Things creators the Duffer brothers aren't giving much away — but they are dropping measured teasers about the show's second season. Following that tantalizing Super Bowl ad promising a Halloween release, Netflix released several stills of the upcoming season. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' reveals Season 2 plot details, where the characters are now Throwing … [Link]

Mashable » You can throw hadoukens in first-person with 'Ultra Street Fighter II'

Monday 13 February 19:20:57 UTC 2017

Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, the upcoming throwback fighting game for Nintendo Switch, will have a brand new first-person game mode that allows you to throw hadoukens at enemies. Copies of the game have been showing up in Japan and Nintendo Everything reported that the back of the game's box reveals a game mode called Unleash Hadoken (波Do拳), a … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Joins Wireless Power Consortium Amid Rumors of iPhone With Wireless Charging

Monday 13 February 19:20:00 UTC 2017

If you've been holding out hope for wireless charging to come to the iPhone, chew on this: Apple joined the Wireless Power Consortium. From a report: Last week, a leaked note suggested that Apple is working on adding wireless charging to three phones scheduled for release in 2017. The technology may be similar to what the company has already implemented … [Link]

Mashable » And in other news, Chrissy Teigen still managing fallout of eating Fun Dip with fingers

Monday 13 February 19:09:31 UTC 2017

Chrissy Teigen shared a crucial update to the status of her green, Fun Dip-stained fingers on Monday. They're still kinda green. My nail broke. And it's still fucking green pic.twitter.com/cBvwbIdRh3 — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 13, 2017 On Saturday, ahead of Sunday's Grammy Awards, Teigen tweeted a post-powdered candy binge photo of her kelly green fingers and asked for stain removal … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Messaging Queues Suck

Monday 13 February 19:06:00 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Khloé Kardashian uses a car analogy to explain how she’s different from Kim

Monday 13 February 18:53:14 UTC 2017

Khloé Kardashian takes no shortcuts when it comes to working out, and was not afraid to tell Ellen DeGeneres how intense she really gets in the gym compared to big sister Kim.  "I'm literally like a man, drenched—a beast growling in the gym and she's just like, lifting a weight and being cute," Khloé explained to Ellen on Monday's episode … [Link]

Mashable » Four original series headed to YouTube Kids

Monday 13 February 18:51:08 UTC 2017

YouTube Kids is celebrating its second birthday with some big news. Beginning this spring, the platform — which last year YouTube integrated with its subscription streaming service YouTube Red — is rolling out a slate of original programming. The app, which launched in February of 2015, has about 8 million active viewers per week and over 30 billion views to date. … [Link]

Mashable » These 4 kitchen gadgets will kickstart your day

Monday 13 February 18:44:29 UTC 2017

A bacon grill, a golden egg spinner, a mess-free juicer and ready-to-go cold brew can save you time and money during your morning routine. Treat yourself to some good breakfast. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Arctic, Iced Coffee, and Coffee [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau awkwardly staring at Trump's hand instantly becomes a meme

Monday 13 February 18:40:19 UTC 2017

The world is watching —  no longer will President Donald Trump get away with terrible handshakes without ridicule. Trump's been getting a lot of (well-deserved) flack for his handshaking skills recently after a few highly-televised and poorly-executed handshakes left the internet wondering why Trump is so bad at shaking hands. Couple the poor handshaking skills with overused and mostly unfunny tiny … [Link]

Slashdot » Getting All Your News From Facebook Is Like Eating Only Potato Chips, Flipboard CEO Says

Monday 13 February 18:40:00 UTC 2017

In a wide-ranging interview, Mike McCue, CEO of news curator app Flipboard, talked about how — and from where — people get their news nowadays and how it shapes their worldview. From a report: McCue said getting all your news from either friends or algorithms is "challenging and semi-dangerous" because today's social platforms, like Twitter and Facebook, favor content that … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mars landing sites for 2020 NASA mission down to the final three

Monday 13 February 18:36:00 UTC 2017

At a meeting in California, NASA scientists whittled down the landing sites for its next rover – which will search for signs of life [Link]

Popular Science » Texture is the final frontier of food science

Monday 13 February 18:28:00 UTC 2017

Science Tweaking texture could give us healthy versions of our favorite junk foods—and that's just the beginning Texture has a lot more to do with the flavor of your food than you might think. [Link]

Mashable » Siri has some fresh thoughts on love just in time for Valentine's Day

Monday 13 February 18:25:56 UTC 2017

If you're the kind of person who likes to talk love on Valentine's Day, you can now stop annoying your Valentine's Day-hating peers (we know they're out there). Apple has equipped Siri with some custom answers to Valentine's Day queries, from booking a romantic restaurant or choosing an appropriately saccharine playlist. It can even give you some ideas for (intentionally cringeworthy) … [Link]

Mashable » Two new signs that Nintendo is paving the way for esports

Monday 13 February 18:24:55 UTC 2017

After Nintendo's recent reveal of competitive-centric features coming to Splatoon 2, the video game giant has made it clear that it's ready to jump headlong into the world of esports. For years, Nintendo has been reticent to get into the professional side of competitive gaming, despite the popularity of its Super Smash Bros. series in the fighting game community. But it … [Link]

Mashable » There's finally a way to prove HoloLens is as cool as you say it is

Monday 13 February 18:13:27 UTC 2017

If you're wearing Microsoft HoloLens and no one else can see the mixed reality you're experiencing, is it really happening? And is it really as cool as you say it is? When I experienced and wrote about HoloLens last year, that was a chief concern for me. I did my best to describe what it was like to wear the headset … [Link]

Slashdot » Nobody Is Moving, Especially Millennials

Monday 13 February 18:00:00 UTC 2017

For a fun new entry into millennials are lazy, consider this: According to new data tracked down by Richard Fry for Pew Research, just 20 percent of 25- to 35-year-olds (Old Millennials, if you will) reported having lived at a different address the previous year. From a report on NYMag: In 2000, a full 26 percent of Gen-Xers — then … [Link]

Mashable » This bookshop is forcing Piers Morgan to read 'Harry Potter', 1 tweet at a time

Monday 13 February 17:58:09 UTC 2017

LONDON — Remember that abrupt Twitter feud that took place between J.K. Rowling and Piers Morgan over the weekend? The one that ended with Morgan saying he'd never read Harry Potter? Well, there have been some entertaining developments. SEE ALSO: 27 times J.K. Rowling was the hero we all needed in 2016 Shortly after the tiff took place on Saturday, one … [Link]

Mashable » 7 technologies that thrilled us in 2016 and how they’ll change in 2017

Monday 13 February 17:53:27 UTC 2017

Brought to you by the All-New Toyota C-HR. Every year, innovators and disruptors push the boundaries beyond what we previously thought was possible by introducing new and exciting products to the masses.    From all-knowing AI assistants and drones that can transport us, to glasses that record video and a screen that can bend, last year was no different.    Tech … [Link]

Mashable » Now you can ask 'Be Mine?' with a custom Snapchat filter

Monday 13 February 17:52:58 UTC 2017

Nothing says romance like the word “geofilter” or at least that is what the fine people at Snapchat believe. They’re offering users the chance to create their own custom designed filters to surprise their valentines. This isn’t a completely new idea — you’ve long been able to add them to weddings, parties and other special events. As far as grand gestures … [Link]

Mashable » Guy finds out the hard way that an 80-foot whip is a terrible idea

Monday 13 February 17:47:59 UTC 2017

Bigger usually means better, right? Not in the world of whips.  Recently, YouTuber Bryan Ropar decided to test out an 80-foot homemade bull whip. Unfortunately for Roper, 80-feet proved to be a good 20 feet too long. Every time he attempted to crack the whip, the loop was so large that it was able to reach him at the other … [Link]

Mashable » Why you should spend your Valentine's Day with Michael Bolton, The Lonely Island and Comedy Bang Bang

Monday 13 February 17:46:23 UTC 2017

In Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special, our hero has a mission on a cold winter day: To get people so in the mood that they can’t resist having sex and bringing more babies into the world by Christmas. "I just think romantic comedies are so silly because it's like, why should we care if two people kiss?" says … [Link]

Mashable » The key, often-overlooked argument against reclining your seat on a plane

Monday 13 February 17:46:07 UTC 2017

Should you recline your seat on a plane? The debate appears to be as old as the Internet, and it rages on with the same intensity today. And a recent, much-shared article on Thought Catalog added a lot of fuel to the fire by claiming that reclining is such a d-bag move, it warrants a slap on the face.  I have … [Link]

Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda is here to DJ your Galentine's celebration

Monday 13 February 17:41:53 UTC 2017

Hate the pressure of playing DJ at a social gathering? This Galentine's Day, Lin-Manuel Miranda has your back. The Hamilton creator knows that no one should ever be stressed on Galentine's Day (we assume), so on Monday morning he tweeted a Spotify playlist filled with songs by women, for women.  SEE ALSO: 13 perfect Galentine's Day gifts for your forever friends … [Link]

New Scientist – News » NHS to start prescribing health apps that help manage conditions

Monday 13 February 17:38:00 UTC 2017

Apps that let patients monitor their conditions and send data directly to doctors are coming to selected NHS trusts this year in a bid to reduce hospital visits [Link]

Mashable » 'Lego Batman' has a lot of fun mocking 'Batman v Superman,' but there's no beef there

Monday 13 February 17:36:02 UTC 2017

The Lego Batman Movie is easily the most hilarious superhero film since Batman and Robin (although that one wasn't actually intended to be a comedy) — yet it comes from a studio that has been accused of taking the whole comic book movie thing way too seriously in recent years, with a dour iteration of Superman that divided audiences in Man … [Link]

Popular Science » An insulated thermal coffee carafe for 70 percent off? Yeah, I'd buy it

Monday 13 February 17:34:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets Hot coffee—anywhere!—for $24. An insulated thermal coffee carafe for 70 percent off? Yeah, I'd buy it. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Giant bear gives out gifts, smiles and hugs just in time for Valentine's Day

Monday 13 February 17:22:23 UTC 2017

Everyone deserves love on Valentine's Day whether it's from a significant other, a best friend or a giant fluffy bear handing out gifts. In this video posted on Youtube by user Stuart Edge, a big teddy bear takes it upon himself to hand out roses and stuffed animals to unsuspecting strangers in honor of this day of ~romance~.  Watch him … [Link]

Mashable » It sure looks like the iPhone 8 won't get long distance wireless charging

Monday 13 February 17:20:50 UTC 2017

Besides a new edge-to-edge 5-inch OLED display, removing the iconic home button and a stainless steel and glass design, one of the longstanding iPhone 8 rumors has been wireless charging. More specifically, long distance wireless charging sans wireless charging pads. But while recent rumors claim wireless charging is almost certainly a feature that the iPhone 8 will get, Apple's joining of … [Link]

Slashdot » Story of Two Developers Who Are Reporting Growth in Revenue After Leaving Apple's App Store

Monday 13 February 17:20:00 UTC 2017

John Biggs, writing for TechCrunch: In what amounts to one of the purest and most interesting experiments in assessing the value of Mac OS's App Store, the founder of Rogue Amoeba posted a description of what happened when he pulled his app Piezo. The result? More revenue as a whole without much damage to sales. The impetus for the move … [Link]

Mashable » Distracted beagle wins everyone's heart at Westminster Dog Show

Monday 13 February 17:04:20 UTC 2017

Dogs are intense athletes. The 141st Westminster Dog Show is currently taking place in New York City. Along with an extensive judging to determine which dog is Best in Show, agility and obedience competitions also took place to showcase the dogs' true talents. SEE ALSO: Happy pups take owner for a joyous snowboarding ride in a winter wonderland The stakes were … [Link]

Mashable » Here are 6 sexy movies to watch instead of 'Fifty Shades' that are sure to put you in the mood

Monday 13 February 17:03:13 UTC 2017

The reviews are in for the latest installment in the 'Fifty Shades' trilogy… and they're not so hotSo here are some sexy alternatives that are sure to put you in the mood.  Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Romantic Night, Romance, and Chocolat [Link]

Mashable » This BBC weather presenter just busted out a total mic drop of a pun

Monday 13 February 16:49:29 UTC 2017

LONDON — Who says the weather can't be fun? Admittedly it's probably not all that easy to squeeze humour into a forecast, but some presenters — particularly British ones, it seems — have nailed it. SEE ALSO: UK weather presenter crams 20 Batman and Superman puns into 60-second broadcast There's Channel 5's Sian Welby, who went viral for her pun-filled forecasts, … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung might have a curvy new Bixby logo

Monday 13 February 16:47:39 UTC 2017

Samsung just filed for a new trademark—but it has nothing to do with new hardware like foldable phones or safer battery designs.  Instead, the application with the European Trade Mark and Design Network might give us a first look at how the company is going to brand Bixby, the new AI assistant that will likely be included in the upcoming Galaxy … [Link]

Mashable » Someone recreated Smash Mouth's 'All Star' using sounds from Windows XP

Monday 13 February 16:40:13 UTC 2017

There are a few jokes and memes the internet refuses to let die, bashing on Smash Mouth being one of the most popular offenses. Regardless, people are still finding new and interesting ways to take subtle jabs at the band's 1999 release of "All Star." Recently, YouTuber and meme maker James Nielssen decided to fire up his old Windows XP … [Link]

Slashdot » Encrypted Email Is Still a Pain in 2017

Monday 13 February 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Bristol-based software developer James Stanley, who used to work at Netcraft, shares how encrypted emails, something which was first introduced over 25 years ago, is still difficult to setup and use for even reasonably tech savvy people. He says he recently tried to install Enigmail, a Thunderbird add-on, but not only things like GPG, PGP, OpenPGP were — for no … [Link]

Mashable » 11 people and things to celebrate on Valentine's Day besides a significant other

Monday 13 February 16:36:03 UTC 2017

Being single on Valentine's Day is always a little tough.  But it also means not having to dress up and go to an overly expensive fancy restaurant, not having to make awkward plans that never happen with someone who "breadcrumbs" you, not being forced to have the "What are we?" conversation because of a commercial holiday and not spending tons of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Timing when you get pregnant could prevent a miscarriage

Monday 13 February 16:33:00 UTC 2017

A quarter of pregnancies end in miscarriage. A new explanation suggests there’s a window of opportunity when it’s best for some women to conceive [Link]

Popular Science » What is happening with the Oroville Dam spillway?

Monday 13 February 16:31:00 UTC 2017

Environment Pop Sci’s archives offer some context. PopSci took a look at our archives to get a better understanding of the still unfolding Oroville Dam emergency. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Climate change is already battering hundreds of animal species

Monday 13 February 16:30:00 UTC 2017

Almost half of all threatened land mammals and a quarter of threatened birds may be feeling the pinch as a result of habitat loss and other changes [Link]

Popular Science » Even animals deep below the ocean are being poisoned by toxic chemicals

Monday 13 February 16:25:04 UTC 2017

Environment Deep sea exploration uncovers crustaceans poisoned by PCBs New study finds that deep sea crustaceans are tainted with some of the highest observed levels of PCB and PDBE pollution. [Link]

Mashable » Why Google's Valentine's Day game is a lot darker than you think

Monday 13 February 16:23:57 UTC 2017

Hop over to Google.com, and you'll see a pair of enamored pangolins prepping for Valentine's Day this weekPress play, and you can help the cute scaly mammals fall in love. Perhaps you'll feel whimsical, or even a little happy. Consider this your dose of cold, hard reality: The pangolin — a nocturnal, cat-sized anteater — is rolling toward extinction.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung to make 160 million OLED panels for Apple, report claims

Monday 13 February 16:05:51 UTC 2017

It appears Apple will need a lot of OLED screens this year, and Samsung will be supplying them.  Samsung Display will make 160 million OLED panels for Apple in a deal worth 5 trillion won (about $4.3 billion), The Korea Herald reported Monday.  SEE ALSO: Court reopens patent case between Apple and Samsung The same outlet reported in April 2016 that … [Link]

Mashable » 80-year-old woman accidentally tries to carry a sword onto a plane

Monday 13 February 16:02:52 UTC 2017

Unless she's a ninja, a medieval jouster or a weapons collector, an 80-year-old woman has no conceivable use for a sword. But one elderly woman traveling out of Myrtle Beach International Airport unknowingly became a real badass when TSA agents checked her carryon luggage and found out that her cane was actually a sword all along.  SEE ALSO: American Airlines is … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk: Humans Need To Merge With Machines Else They Will Become Irrelevant in AI Age

Monday 13 February 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Billionaire Elon Musk is known for his futuristic ideas. So it didn't come as a surprise when on Monday at the World Government Summit in Dubai, he predicted that over time we will see a "closer merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence." He added, via a CNBC report: "It's mostly about the bandwidth, the speed of the connection between … [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists spotted a supernova just hours after it exploded

Monday 13 February 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Space Its dying gasps could reveal what makes stars go out with a bang Scientists aren't sure why or how these stars detonate, but recent observations of a six-hour-old supernova are shedding light on the star's final moments… [Link]

Mashable » Flawless dog gets Beyoncé-themed maternity photo shoot

Monday 13 February 15:58:13 UTC 2017

Beyoncé broke the internet, and quite possibly the world, when she announced her pregnancy in the beginning of February. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé's pregnancy photo destroyed an Instagram record because of course it did Just in case you've been in living underground for the past couple of weeks, Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement came in the form of a now iconic Instagram photo. Queen … [Link]

Mashable » These brooches are the Instagram-friendly way to free your nipples

Monday 13 February 15:48:15 UTC 2017

Nipples might not always be allowed on Instagram, but that hasn't halted attempts to make nipples this season's hottest accessory.  SEE ALSO: Vagina necklaces you didn't know you needed and now can't have Pretty Ugly, a company based in Lithuania, has found a novel way to give two fingers to nipple censorship on social media, without breaking any rules: Free the … [Link]

Mashable » How Japan censored 'Resident Evil 7'

Monday 13 February 15:43:46 UTC 2017

Video games released in the U.S. typically tone down the sexy stuff, but Japan censors focus more on blood and gore. Which brings us to Resident Evil VII. Capcom's latest entry in the series trades blockbuster monster violence for more intimate scares in a rundown Louisiana bayou estate. The violently dysfunctional family that lives there wouldn't be out of place … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Virtual reality weather add-ons let you feel the sun and wind

Monday 13 February 15:41:00 UTC 2017

You could soon get an even more immersive VR experience thanks to the Ambiotherm plug in, which exposes you to the elements of your virtual world [Link]

New Scientist – News » Metabolic switch may bring on chronic fatigue syndrome

Monday 13 February 15:38:00 UTC 2017

CFS, also known as ME, may be caused by the body switching from fully breaking down carbohydrates to using other energy sources, bringing on pain and exhaustion [Link]

Mashable » 6 gods of love for the modern era

Monday 13 February 15:30:00 UTC 2017

If you're in love this Valentine's Day, you can thank Cupid, the small baby god who shoots would-be lovers with his bow and arrow. Cupid, however, is a little outdated for romance in the modern era.  SEE ALSO: We're all using way too many dating apps Luckily, there are actually a handful of other love-related gods from classical mythology that fit … [Link]

Mashable » 'Last Week Tonight' debuts in Trump's America, where it will fight for the existence of facts

Monday 13 February 15:25:29 UTC 2017

Sanity, thy name is John OliverLast Week Tonight began its fourth season on HBO on Sunday after a hiatus that began on Nov. 13, 2016 — a simpler, if still fraught time. "Normally, we like to focus this part of the show on complex, depressing policy issues," Oliver said after an opening segment about Trump's presidency so far and how … [Link]

Mashable » Brits are a bunch of Netflix cheaters and they're not even sorry

Monday 13 February 15:20:58 UTC 2017

Never mind Netflix and chill, Brits are all about Netflix and cheat.  SEE ALSO: Netflix cheating is a phenomenon that can put a pause on your relationship No, we're not talking about cheating in the traditional sense. This is Netflix cheating: the act of watching a TV show ahead of your partner.  72 percent of Brits have admitted that they have … [Link]

Slashdot » Qualcomm's New 802.11ax Chips Will Ramp Up Your Wi-Fi

Monday 13 February 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Your home Wi-Fi performance could soon get much better thanks to new Wi-Fi chips that Qualcomm announced today, the IPQ8074 system-on-chip (SoC) for broadcasters (routers and access points) and the QCA6290 SoC for receivers (Wi-Fi devices). They belong to the first end-to-end commercial Wi-Fi portfolio to support the all-new 802.11ax standard. From a report on CNET: Qualcomm says the IPQ8074 … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had a bit of 'toilet trouble' after the Grammys

Monday 13 February 15:07:30 UTC 2017

Just another why they're #relationshipgoals. After the emotional rollercoaster that was the 2017 Grammy Awards, most celebrities were partying the night away at one of the many exclusive affairs. But, Chrissy Teigen and husband, John Legend, are not like most celebrities.  The couple left the glamour of the Grammys and went home to play a new game called "Toilet Trouble."  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Even PornHub users get romantic on Valentine's Day

Monday 13 February 15:01:00 UTC 2017

Plan on taking a break from your porn habit this Valentine's Day? You're not alone. Data from the folks at Pornhub reveals that traffic on the 14th drops as much as 17 percent after 6 p.m. Funnily enough, dating apps like Tinder see an increase in activity on Valentine's Day. Seems like people are too busy trying to get it on … [Link]

Mashable » This one virtual NSFW Valentine's Day gift might just do the 'job'

Monday 13 February 15:00:00 UTC 2017

There’s a lot of weird Valentine's Day gifts out there. You can name a cockroach after someone or give them a golden butt necklace. But now you can also give them a virtual BJA whaaaat? You might rightly be asking. Well, it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like, and it’s the heart of a Valentine’s day initiative being run by … [Link]

Slashdot » Bay Area Tech Job Growth Has Rapidly Decelerated

Monday 13 February 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a MercuryNews report: Job growth in the tech industry used to zoom like a race car, but these days, hiring by this principal driver of the Bay Area's economy chugs along more like a family SUV. The technology industry's job growth in the nine-county region has dramatically decelerated, according to this newspaper's analysis of figures released … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump's inauguration poster has an embarrassing typo

Monday 13 February 14:35:06 UTC 2017

America has no time for continual grammar and spelling errors right now. Despite this fact, the Library of Congress, the world's largest library located in Washington, D.C., recently slipped up after featuring a poster of President Donald Trump in its online store … complete with a misspelled quote. Come on, people. SEE ALSO: An orange alligator exists and people are calling … [Link]

Mashable » 'Walking Dead' producer explains Rick's new attitude: 'He's not gonna take it anymore'

Monday 13 February 14:21:09 UTC 2017

The Walking Dead returned with an action-packed midseason premiere on Sunday night, and if it felt different (i.ebetter), there's a good reason for that. Lest we forget: this time last season, Jessie and her two (obnoxious) sons met their grisly demise amid a full-on walker invasion of Alexandria, and Carl got shot in the eye — so "Rock in the Road" … [Link]

Popular Science » How New Zealand is avoiding hundreds of exploding whale corpses

Monday 13 February 14:15:43 UTC 2017

Animals Why do they explode in the first place? Much like a dream deferred, a beached whale explodes. And when the resulting smell is “one of the worst smells in the world,” it’s worth it to figure out a way to… [Link]

Mashable » Whoopi Goldberg calmly discusses pubic hair with Keanu Reeves

Monday 13 February 14:05:00 UTC 2017

It's not every day you get the chance to witness Whoopi Goldberg, Keanu Reeves and Jamie Dornan casually discussing pubic hair together. SEE ALSO: Bet you never thought you'd see Keanu Reeves ask Jamie Dornan about 'Fifty Shades' sex scenes During Friday's episode of The Graham Norton Show, Goldberg was asked about her new stand-up gig in London — a … [Link]

Slashdot » Angry Birds Is the Most-Banned Mobile App By Businesses

Monday 13 February 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Barb Darrow, writing for Fortune: Corporate IT pros face the unenviable task of trying to protect valuable data from threats that change all the time. One vector of attack is clearly smartphones and tablets that employees use both for work and pleasure. To that end, mobile device management firm MobileIron just came out with its latest tally of the ten … [Link]

Mashable » Grammy love affair between Adele and Beyoncé had all of us reaching for the tissues

Monday 13 February 13:55:20 UTC 2017

Adele dedicated her Album of the Year award to her "idol" Beyoncé, saying the album "Lemonade" was so "monumental" and had a powerful impact on her and her friends.  Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Awards Ceremony, and Music [Link]

Mashable » Burberry is being dragged for this very awkward Twitter mix-up

Monday 13 February 13:05:48 UTC 2017

LONDON — British fashion house Burberry has come under fire after they they captioned a photo from the BAFTAs with the wrong actor's name on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Stephen Fry shuts down Donald Trump with the most British insult ever On Sunday, Burberry tweeted a photo of Riz Ahmed on the red carpet.  "Celebrating the #EEBAFTAs in London this evening, Best … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps now lets you create and share lists of places

Monday 13 February 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Sharing restaurant recommendations just got a whole lot easier. You can now make customized lists of places on Google Maps, the company announced in a blog post on Monday. The lists are shareable within the Google Maps app, and you can follow lists you're interested in — to make sure you're always apprised of the best local pizza places, say. The … [Link]

Mashable » In 'Sniper Elite 4,' you punch many Nazis with your bullets

Monday 13 February 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Sniper Elite 4 is simultaneously the victim and the beneficiary of timing. It's a Nazi-shooting game coming along at a moment when the question "Is it OK to punch Nazis?" is a subject of public discourse. You don't merely shoot Hitler's soldiers in Sniper Elite 4; you also get X-ray vision close-ups as your bullets shred bone and internal organs. SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » 34 'Highly Toxic Users' Wrote 9% of the Personal Attacks On Wikipedia

Monday 13 February 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Researchers used machine learning to analyze every single comment left on Wikipedia in 2015. An anonymous reader shares their results: 34 "highly toxic users" were responsible for 9% of all the personal attacks in the comments on Wikipedia, according to a research team from Alphabet's Jigsaw and the Wikimedia Foundation. They concluded that "significant progress could be made by moderating … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how your home Wi-Fi is going to get a lot better

Monday 13 February 12:30:00 UTC 2017

In a perfect world, our Wi-Fi speeds would always be ridiculously fast and we'd never have to worry about Wi-Fi networks getting clogged up from too many devices. With 802.11ax, the next-generation Wi-Fi protocol, we'll all get a little closer to that perfect world. SEE ALSO: JetBlue now has free Wi-Fi on all flights Qualcomm announced on Monday an end-to-end 802.11ax … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Australia’s extreme heatwave is a preview of things to come

Monday 13 February 12:24:00 UTC 2017

The current record-breaking heat, sparking bush fires and putting people in hospital, could be a foretaste of the new normal as climate change proceeds [Link]

Mashable » Indian Railways finds a way to make money off Uber, Ola cabs

Monday 13 February 12:23:38 UTC 2017

In what appears to be a win-win situation for all parties, the ministry of railways has begun allocating Uber and Ola with parking space outside some railway stations. SEE ALSO: Uber, Ola to offer rides to Indian government departments with no surge pricing Five stations in Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, have provided ride-hailing services Ola and Uber with parking space and … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Fry shuts down Donald Trump with the most British insult ever

Monday 13 February 12:14:13 UTC 2017

LONDON — It wouldn't be an awards show without at least one Donald Trump burn. Luckily, during the 2017 BAFTAs on Sunday, host Stephen Fry was on hand to deliver. SEE ALSO: Lin-Manuel Miranda and J.K. Rowling bless the world with an incredible selfie During his opening monologue Fry jokingly referred to "the most overrated people on the planet" when addressing … [Link]

Mashable » Trump parody song is making emo great again

Monday 13 February 12:04:51 UTC 2017

Everyone is now accustomed to the constant stream of angst pouring from President Donald Trump's Twitter account.  SEE ALSO: An orange alligator exists and people are calling it 'Trumpigator' But nobody, until now, had thought to pair his tweets to an early-2000s emo song.  Fittingly, the comedic genius of Super Deluxe produced a angst-ridden ballad with the lyrics taken straight from … [Link]

Mashable » Hotline, the new dating app that makes you to talk on the phone

Monday 13 February 12:01:00 UTC 2017

Brace yourselves: There's a new dating app that requires you to kick things off with a potential match by sharing an actual phone callShudders. Passes out. Dies.  If the idea of having to speak to a stranger causes you to settle into a perma-cringe, you’re not alone — but that friction is exactly the point of Hotline, which launched on Monday. … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Think Perl 6 – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 13 February 11:56:53 UTC 2017

Get "Think Perl 6" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-02-14 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé fans are still in shock after that Grammys result

Monday 13 February 11:08:43 UTC 2017

Everyone loves Adele. At this point, that's beyond question. SEE ALSO: People think Adele broke her Grammy in two and gave half to Beyoncé But when it came to the Album of the Year Award at the Grammys on Sunday, a lot of people badly wanted to Beyoncé to take home the prize. As the evening progressed, anticipation was high. As. … [Link]

Mashable » Solange tweets serious shade at Grammys after Beyoncé snub

Monday 13 February 11:00:10 UTC 2017

Solange Knowles is not taking any nonsense after her sister Beyoncé lost out on the biggest Grammy of the night, Album of the Year, to Adele.  SEE ALSO: Adele wins Album of the Year, but would prefer it went to Beyonce After Adele received the award, she tweeted a link to Frank Ocean's Tumblr post, in which he accused the Grammys … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We need transparent trials to keep confidence in medicine

Monday 13 February 10:30:00 UTC 2017

Controversies about the safety of medicines given to millions of people can’t be settled unless data is made more freely available [Link]

Mashable » Save this date because Sachin Tendulkar said so

Monday 13 February 10:29:24 UTC 2017

Save the date.  When Sachin Tendulkar says so, you just do it! SEE ALSO: Bollywood film trailer starring a friendly ghost goes viral, gets 10 million views in a day Arguably one of the greatest cricketers the world has ever witnessed, Tendulkar's iconic life lends itself to celluloid. There has been considerable buzz since the teaser of his biopic, Sachin: A … [Link]

Mashable » Mexican-born designer has very strong message for Donald Trump at New York Fashion Week

Monday 13 February 10:23:12 UTC 2017

Fashion and politics might not seem like an obvious pairing, but the two were inextricable at New York Fashion Week.On the runway at LRS's NYFW show, one designer had a very clear message for Donald Trump and his plan to build a border wall.  SEE ALSO: Models parade Donald Trump masks on the runway in Paris "Fuck your wall," read the … [Link]

Mashable » People think Adele broke her Grammy in two and gave half to Beyoncé

Monday 13 February 10:14:14 UTC 2017

Adele swept the Grammys on Sunday night but, in a moving speech, she suggested she might turn down the award for Album of the Year for her best-seller 25. SEE ALSO: The best and worst moments of the 2017 Grammys “I can’t possibly accept this award. I’m very humbled, and I’m very grateful, but the artist of my life is … [Link]

Mashable » Uber's ambitious mapping project kicks off in Asia

Monday 13 February 9:38:43 UTC 2017

Uber will begin mapping Singapore's streets soon, as it expands its large-scale mapping project to Asia. Last year, the San Francisco firm embarked on a $500 million effort to wean itself off third-party data — Google's, specifically. Uber currently relies on a mix of map data from providers, including Google Maps, and its own. SEE ALSO: Indonesia's largest fleet of taxis … [Link]

Mashable » The first trailer for 'Carpool Karaoke: The Series' is here

Monday 13 February 8:57:47 UTC 2017

James Corden's Carpool Karaoke segment, which normally airs on The Late Late Show with James Corden, is becoming a show in its own right.  We knew that back in July 2016, when the series — which will be an Apple Music exclusive — was originally announced. But now there's a trailer to whet our appetites, and it promises the same … [Link]

Mashable » China is censoring social media less now—but it's not freedom

Monday 13 February 8:50:22 UTC 2017

China appears to be loosening its well-known vice-like grip on what can and cannot be said on Weibo (its version of Twitter), but don't be fooled — it's not easing up on censorship. A team of researchers from Hong Kong, Sweden and the U.S. have found that the Communist Party seems to be deleting far fewer posts that it used to … [Link]

Mashable » Passion Pit frontman is launching a company for the musicians' needs labels don't talk about

Monday 13 February 8:42:01 UTC 2017

Michael Angelakos, the frontman of Passion Pit, is launching a company to support musicians and provide them with legal, educational and healthcare services, Mashable has learned.  The New York City-based company, called The Wishart Group, has raised $250 million in funding, with contributions from big names in the music and tech industries. Angelakos, who declined to comment, is expected to publicly … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Are Some Things That Every Hacker Once Knew?

Monday 13 February 8:30:00 UTC 2017

Open source guru Eric Raymond turns 60 this year, prompting this question from an anonymous reader: Eric Raymond's newest writing project is "Things Every Hacker Once Knew," inspired by the day he learned that not every programmer today's knows the bit structure of ASCII. "I didn't write it as a nostalgia trip — I don't miss underpowered computers, primitive tools, … [Link]

Mashable » Writer-turned-politician amuses a nation in his quest to coin the world's shortest pangram

Monday 13 February 7:56:09 UTC 2017

Shashi Tharoor has a way with words. Be it the Oxford Union debate or his non-fiction prose, the former UN official and member of India's parliament can certainly stimulate and provoke with words. On Sunday afternoon, Tharoor chose a new playground: Facebook. SEE ALSO: 15 Most-Followed Politicians on Twitter He took on the age-old pangram 'The quick brown fox jumps over … [Link]

Mashable » The Washington Post hunts younger readers, launching on Snapchat Discover

Monday 13 February 7:34:36 UTC 2017

Snapchat just welcomed another news outlet to its exclusive content network.  The Washington Post launched its first edition of Snapchat Discover Monday, bringing more political and breaking news coverage to the app ahead of its initial public offering.  SEE ALSO: What's different about Snapchat's next new original series The Post, owned by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, joins dozens of other media … [Link]

Mashable » People just can't get enough of ADHM's music, sets record with a billion streams

Monday 13 February 7:22:59 UTC 2017

The first Indian album to be streamed more than one billion times is here. And, of course, it belongs to Bollywood.  Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, a film that generated a lot of buzz, has ruled the music charts since its October release.  SEE ALSO: 'Dangal' becomes the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time Within 48 hours of launch, its title track … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Gates joins China's most popular social network

Monday 13 February 7:09:16 UTC 2017

China’s most popular messaging app now has one more person it can add to its massive user base — Bill Gates.  The Microsoft founder joined WeChat on Saturday, and made his first post: a brief 30 second video in which he welcomed Chinese netizens to his account. SEE ALSO: Stephen Hawking gets a million followers within 6 hours on his new … [Link]

Mashable » Laverne Cox steps up at Grammys to highlight upcoming trans rights case

Monday 13 February 6:20:01 UTC 2017

While Laverne Cox was only an awards presenter at the Grammys Sunday night, she used those precious seconds to bring attention to an upcoming transgender rights case. With the audience's applause still going from her entrance, the flawless actress immediately told the crowd all about the #StandWithGavin campaign. SEE ALSO: Moving ACLU video tells the story of a trans teen who … [Link]

Mashable » A Tribe Called Quest brought raw political fire to the Grammys stage

Monday 13 February 6:17:09 UTC 2017

That’s how it's done folks. While subtle metaphors, artful set design and love-filled lyrics are all valid forms of political commentary, there's no substitute for cutting right to the chase. And that's what A Tribe Called Quest and Anderson .Paak (with some help from Busta Rhymes and Consequence) just did at the Grammys. And they did it powerfully. SEE ALSO: 7 … [Link]

Slashdot » LinuxQuestions Users Choose Their Favorite Distro: Slackware

Monday 13 February 5:53:00 UTC 2017

ZDNet summarizes some of the surprises in this year's poll on LinuxQuestions, "one of the largest Linux groups with 550,000 member". An anonymous reader quotes their report: The winner for the most popular desktop distribution? Slackware…! Yes, one of the oldest of Linux distributions won with just over 16% of the vote. If that sounds a little odd, it is. … [Link]

Mashable » Listen to DJ Khaled's new single featuring the royal family, Beyoncé and Jay Z

Monday 13 February 5:20:17 UTC 2017

Beyoncé only took home two of the trillion Grammys she deserved, but, as the new DJ Khaled single will have you know, she's still winning, winning, winning. Queen Bey and her king, Jay Z, are featured on DJ Khaled's new single, "Shining." And yeah, she's still not sorry. "All this good, I don't feel bad for it," she sings. "If you … [Link]

Mashable » The best and worst moments of the 2017 Grammys

Monday 13 February 5:09:58 UTC 2017

The Grammys, much like life, are full of ups and downs.  Below, just a few of the highs and lows from the 2017 ceremony, which, we've got to be honest, went on way, way too long.  SEE ALSO: Here are all the winners of the 2017 Grammys Best The Grammys take a Chance Chance the Rapper took home wins for Best … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix cheating is a phenomenon that can put a pause on your relationship

Monday 13 February 5:01:11 UTC 2017

Those who stream together, stay together? It is common for couples in long-term relationships to take on quite possibly the most lofty commitment to each other they'll ever make: watching a show on Netflix together.  This unbreakable vow requires the couple to sit down and watch their favorite show with each other at the exact same time. It becomes a total … [Link]

Mashable » People are busy frying eggs on cars 'cause it's hot as hell down here

Monday 13 February 4:58:55 UTC 2017

As a kid, attempting to fry an egg on the footpath was the go-to experiment in hot weather. For police in Queensland, Australia, the weekend heatwave which struck much of the country was the perfect opportunity to re-live their youth, rather than, you know, solve some crimes.  SEE ALSO: Meanwhile, Australia's in the grip of an intense heatwave straight from … [Link]

Mashable » Adele wins Album of the Year, but would prefer it went to Beyonce

Monday 13 February 4:57:59 UTC 2017

Adele swept the Album, Song and Record categories for "Hello" and 25 at Sunday night's Grammys. Through tears, Adele accepted the award for Album of the Year before admitting she believes the award should have gone to fellow nominee Beyoncé for Lemonade. SEE ALSO: Adele kicked off the Grammys and was flawless, as usual "We all got to see another side … [Link]

Mashable » Bruno Mars' tribute to Prince at the Grammys was great – until that solo

Monday 13 February 4:44:24 UTC 2017

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to recall what will probably be the last big, blown-out, nationally televised tribute to Prince — an affair that featured nothing short of Bruno Mars in a sparkly purple suit, strapping on one of Prince's signature guitars and letting it fly. But before that headlining performance of "Let's Go Crazy," longtime Prince collaborators Morris … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen died and went to heaven watching Beyoncé at the Grammys

Monday 13 February 4:30:49 UTC 2017

To die by Beyoncé, oh what a heavenly way to die. Chrissy Teigen had the appropriate response to watching Queen Bey and Adele sing before her eyes — floating back and forth between life and death. SEE ALSO: These people got the memo and know to look wacky for the Grammys red carpet Dead — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 13, 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » Blue Ivy's excitement throughout the Grammys was hard not to love

Monday 13 February 4:27:14 UTC 2017

Sure, folks were excited to see Beyoncé at the 59th Grammy Awards—but if we're all really honest with ourselves, Blue Ivy Carter was the main attraction.  Whether it was enthusiastically supporting her mom's big wins (Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Music Video with "Formation"), casually catching up with adoring millionaire pals or saving James Corden, we rounded up all the … [Link]

Mashable » Marine biologist claps back at that Facebook user's hilarious sunfish rant

Monday 13 February 4:25:30 UTC 2017

You must have seen it by now, but just in case — a Facebook status from Cincinnati resident Scout Burns, listing all the reasons why they hate the mola mola a.k.a ocean sunfish, has gone super-viral, and with good reason. It's a hilarious take down of the species called "the biggest joke played on earth," and included gems like "They are … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2382: Fake news… It's killing people's minds!

Monday 13 February 4:08:51 UTC 2017

Fake news, we've known a few. [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna does not care if you see her drinking from a flask at the Grammys

Monday 13 February 3:43:15 UTC 2017

Look, we love music as well, but the Grammys is a looooooooong show. One that is much easier to sit through with a good, strong drink.  If you don't believe us, and need a good, strong celebrity endorsement to that claim, we give you the amazing Rihanna and her lack of caring about drinking from her flask. SEE ALSO: All the … [Link]

Mashable » Dead mic silences James Hetfield at the Grammys, but Lady Gaga saves the day

Monday 13 February 3:42:14 UTC 2017

The Grammys did what no one else ever has: Silenced Metallica lead singer James Hetfield. Metallica and Lady Gaga took the stage on Sunday night for a duet made in Hell — and I mean that in the best possible way — that isn't much of a stretch, really, given Gaga's hard-rock roots. She was dazzling, of course, blowing out some … [Link]

Mashable » Adele proves she's human after starting and stopping her Grammy tribute to George Michael

Monday 13 February 3:31:18 UTC 2017

Despite the technical difficulties, Adele persisted.  With live television comes unexpected moments. For the second year in a row, Adele stumbled through her moment on the Grammy stage — but this time, she was compelled to stop and restart her performance, a tribute to the late George Michael.  "I'm sorry, I can't mess this up for him," she exclaimed in the … [Link]

Mashable » You'll love Katy Perry's Grammys performance unless you're Donald Trump

Monday 13 February 3:27:03 UTC 2017

Katy Perry is here to make us feel like we're living in someone else's American dream.  She performed her new, quasi-political single, "Chained to the Rhythm," for the first time at the Grammys and, as promised, she included some pointed visuals about Trump's America. "There's some imagery that tells a story," Perry told Seacrest on the red carpet. "Just pay attention … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' just got its groove back

Monday 13 February 3:19:06 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 7, episode 9, titled "Rock in the Road." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our recap of episode 8. After half a season of unrelenting misery, torture and junk-measuring contests courtesy of Negan, The Walking Dead finally got back to basics in its midseason premiere, and in … [Link]

Mashable » Beyonce's Grammy acceptance speech was a powerful message to the children of the world

Monday 13 February 3:04:53 UTC 2017

“We all experience pain and loss, and often we become inaudible," Beyoncé said in accepting a Grammy for Urban Album of the Year for Lemonade. "My intention for the film and album was to create a body of work that will give a voice to our pain, our struggles, our darkness and our history." The singer took the stage with a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Homeland' Season 6 finally got our attention with that mystery attack

Monday 13 February 3:00:00 UTC 2017

This recap contains spoilers for Homeland Season 6, episode 4, "A Flash of Light." Refresh your memory with our recap of episode 603 here. Homeland has always been a bit of a slow burn, though some seasons get off to a faster start than others. With Season 6, the first three episodes felt a little disjointed. The storyline with Saul … [Link]

Slashdot » US-Born NASA Scientist Detained At The Border Until He Unlocked His Phone

Monday 13 February 2:53:00 UTC 2017

Sidd Bikkannavar works at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. After racing solar-powered cars in Chile, he had trouble returning to America. mspohr quote The Verge: Bikkannavar says he was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and pressured to give the Customs and Border Protection agents his phone and access PIN. Since the phone was issued by NASA, it may have … [Link]

Mashable » Drake sent Chance the Rapper a sweet congratulatory text during the Grammys

Monday 13 February 2:52:39 UTC 2017

When you win your first Grammy, you're bound to get flooded with text messages from folks.  Chance the Rapper nabbed a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance — and Drake is so excited about the win that he forgot to take caps-lock off when he texted Chance congrats.  SEE ALSO: Here are all the winners of the … [Link]

Mashable » Blue Ivy joins James Corden for Carpool Karaoke, rendering previous Carpool Karaokes irrelevant

Monday 13 February 2:48:03 UTC 2017

We knew James Corden was going to do a Carpool Karaoke segment at the Grammys. We just didn't expect Blue Ivy to climb aboard. With a fake car outline, Corden dragged Faith Hill, Jennifer Lopez and even Neil Diamond into singing "Sweet Caroline." Unfortunately, none of them really seem to know the words to it. But that doesn't matter — nothing … [Link]

Mashable » Here's that mighty 5-storey pregnant Beyoncé portrait you needed to see

Monday 13 February 2:31:11 UTC 2017

Not content for those pregnancy portraits being contained to our phone screens, one muralist has taken Beyoncé's recent photoshoot to new heights — giving her the five-storey mural she so truly deserves.  The notorious Lushsux is the Melbourne-based Australian street artist behind the work, and it seems everyone is in love with the iconic photo's rendering. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé graciously shares … [Link]

Mashable » Tom Arnold waxes lyrical about Trump's alleged racial slur tape in the jungle

Monday 13 February 2:27:48 UTC 2017

We know it seems unlikely, but Tom Arnold could've changed the U.S. election. As he keeps reminding us. The actor is currently starring in the Australian version of absurd, jungle-based reality show I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, and on Sunday's episode, claimed he had a tape of President Donald Trump saying the n-word, among other terrible things. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé's Grammys performance was magical perfection, obviously

Monday 13 February 2:19:59 UTC 2017

It’s no longer a surprise, but always a blessing, when Beyoncé performs at an awards show. The singer — now pregnant with twins, in case you forgot — took the stage at the 2017 Grammys, and as is her style, she slayed. SEE ALSO: David Bowie swept all 5 posthumous Grammy nominations for 'Blackstar' Beginning with an intro video and poetry … [Link]

Mashable » Blue Ivy Carter wore a perfect tiny pink suit at the Grammys

Monday 13 February 2:09:23 UTC 2017

Forget all the truly horrible looks out there at Sunday night's Grammy Awards and turn your attention to the best dressed person at the show: Blue Ivy Carter. The daughter of Beyoncé and Jay Z sat on her dad's lap and next to Aunt Solange in her perfect pink suit to watch the show.  SEE ALSO: Beyoncé's big announcement gave an … [Link]

Mashable » Bask in the glow of Ed Sheeran's Grammys performance

Monday 13 February 2:05:09 UTC 2017

Bless the TV scheduling gods for giving us two Ed Sheeran performances in the space of two days.  After rocking his new track, "Shape of You" on Saturday Night Live this weekend, one of our top two  ginger Brits (he's tied with Prince Harry for first place, obvs) took to the Grammys stage for an encore on Sunday.  Sheeran revealed that … [Link]

Mashable » These people got the memo and know to look wacky for the Grammys red carpet

Monday 13 February 1:58:59 UTC 2017

The Grammys are finally relevant because they have a human ball pit on the red carpet.  This is not the awards show play it safe, especially if you're relatively unknown and competing with Rihanna. So the only answer is to glue relics from your childhood to a gown and smile.  Girl Crush  Image: Jim Smeal/ShutterstockGirl Crush, who apparently is a human … [Link]

Mashable » Actually, Twenty One Pilots had a cute reason for not wearing pants at the Grammys

Monday 13 February 1:53:37 UTC 2017

Remember when you were just a humble kid, watching the Grammys without pants on? Not so long ago, that was the Grammy-winning Twenty One Pilots, who accepted their award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in their underwear. SEE ALSO: All the looks from the 2017 Grammys red carpet "Before Josh and I were able to make money playing music, I called … [Link]

Mashable » David Bowie swept all 5 posthumous Grammy nominations for 'Blackstar'

Monday 13 February 1:49:15 UTC 2017

Five nominations, five wins. The Thin White Duke's final run at the Grammys was a clean sweep. David Bowie's Blackstar, the space-jazzed out swan song album that he dropped just days before his death a year ago, was nominated for five Grammy Awards, and swept them all: Best Rock Performance, Best Alternative Music Album, Best Recording Package, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper wins Best New Artist, because sometimes the Grammys are right

Monday 13 February 1:42:12 UTC 2017

The Grammys took a chance on Chance the Rapper and gave him the Best New Artist trophy. He thanked God, his family, his girlfriend, his daughter and the City of Chicago and kept going, despite efforts to put a limit on Chance's gratitude, "I'm gonna talk, y'all can play the music." SEE ALSO: Chance the Rapper and his fuzzy friends premiere … [Link]

Mashable » The Weeknd and Daft Punk ignite the Grammys with a smoky apocalyptic performance

Monday 13 February 1:39:28 UTC 2017

He might not be nominated for a Grammy award this year, but that didn't mean The Weeknd would be staying away from the show.  With the help of the helmet-clad robots known as Daft Punk, Abel Tesfaye stood on giant crystals performed "I Can Feel It Coming" off of his latest album Starboy. SEE ALSO: All the looks from the 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden slipped a Donald Trump dig into his Grammys opener

Monday 13 February 1:35:39 UTC 2017

You didn't think we'd get through the Grammys opener without at least one shot at the current president, did you? The first dig of the night — surely more will come — came courtesy of host James Corden. "Live it on up, because this is the best/And with President Trump, we don't know what comes next," he rapped to huge applause. … [Link]

Mashable » Here are all the winners of the 2017 Grammys

Monday 13 February 1:25:01 UTC 2017

It’s an honor just to be nominated, but it's also an honor to win — and the 2017 Grammy Awards had plenty of winners amidst a powerhouse lineup of performance. Check out all the night's winners below. SEE ALSO: All the looks from the 2017 Grammys red carpet Best New Artist Kelsea BalleriniThe ChainsmokersChance The Rapper — WINNERMaren MorrisAnderson .Paak Album … [Link]

Mashable » Adele kicked off the Grammys and was flawless, as usual

Monday 13 February 1:14:17 UTC 2017

Don’t mind us, we're just over here quietly weeping after Adele's 2017 Grammys performance.  The British songstress kicked off the Grammy Awards with a storming rendition of "Hello" that seemed to peer into the very depths of our souls.  The stripped down performance came before the intro to the show — hosted by James Corden from Los Angeles' Staples Center — … [Link]

Mashable » CeeLo Green showed up to the Grammys looking like C-3PO's long-lost brother

Monday 13 February 0:52:09 UTC 2017

There’s always some strange outfits on red carpets, but there's normal, expected risk taking and then there's CeeLo3PO … errr, we mean CeeLo Green.  The musician has shocked red carpets before, and didn't disappoint when he rolled up with a head-to-toe gold look at the 2017 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.  SEE ALSO: Flume won a freakin' Grammy and his home … [Link]

Slashdot » Face Recognition + Mandatory Police Body Cameras = Mass Surveillance?

Monday 13 February 0:44:00 UTC 2017

Facial recognition software is already in use, and it has privacy advocates worried. An anonymous reader quotes the Bay Area Newsgroup. Southern California-based FaceFirst sells its facial recognition technology to retail stores, which use it to identify shoplifters who have been banned from the store, and alert management if they return. Corporate offices and banks also use the software to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Deep-sea squid points a big, bulging eye up and a tiny eye down

Monday 13 February 0:31:00 UTC 2017

Videos reveal that the cock-eyed squid’s two contrasting eyes are adapted for entirely different hunting purposes [Link]

Mashable » NASA scientist says border agents made him turn over his phone and pin code

Monday 13 February 0:27:45 UTC 2017

A U.S.-born NASA scientist was apparently one of the thousands of people ensnarled in the Trump administration's now-suspended travel ban. Sidd Bikkannavar, a natural-born American citizen, said he was detained at Houston's international airport on Jan. 30, just days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries. SEE ALSO: Scientists face 'nightmare' amid Trump's Muslim … [Link]

Mashable » All the looks from the 2017 Grammys red carpet

Monday 13 February 0:17:15 UTC 2017

Lady Gaga probably won't show up in an egg, but things are still bound to get interesting when the music industry's A-list shows up for the 2017 Grammys. Come for Girl Crush's (who?) out-of-control ball pit gown and stay for Adele's signature cat eye.  Lady Gaga Image: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Rihanna  Image: Frazer Harrison/GettySolange Knowles Image: Frazer Harrison/Getty Jennifer Lopez  Image: … [Link]

Mashable » Meryl Streep slams Trump tweets, defends LGBTQ rights in new speech

Monday 13 February 0:15:26 UTC 2017

Meryl Streep seems to have taken a leaf out of the book of Donald Trump resistance shared by Bernice King recently. Step number one: "Don't use his name." Speaking at a New York City gala for the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy group that awarded her the National Ally for Equality Award, the actress served the president without so … [Link]

Mashable » Flume won a freakin' Grammy and his home country is so excited for him

Monday 13 February 0:09:46 UTC 2017

It’s always a big moment when non-Americans take home a Grammy. And Australia is no exception. They're currently losing their minds over 25-year-old artist, Flume's big win. Flume's album Skin took home the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album at The Grammys on Sunday evening, beating out nominations from stalwarts of the genre like Jean-Michel Jarre, Underworld and Louie Vega. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Go visit this site that encourages you to 'buy Ivanka's stuff'

Monday 13 February 0:05:30 UTC 2017

While internet users have made a sport of mocking the strange pronouncements of Trump aide Kellyanne Conway, one man found a clever way to use her words to benefit others. SEE ALSO: Merriam-Webster doesn't have time for Kellyanne Conway's nonsense Conway kicked up a hornet's nest when she made a blatant pitch for Ivanka Trump's fashion line during a Fox News … [Link]

Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda and J.K. Rowling bless the world with an incredible selfie

Monday 13 February 0:05:00 UTC 2017

All was, and indeed is, well. Joy-creators and Gods among mortals, writer/actor/everything Lin-Manuel Miranda and Her Highness J.K. Rowling's worlds have collided at the BAFTA Awards Sunday night, causing a happiness explosion across Twitter.  Are you shipping what we're shipping? Or are these two simply the most perfect fairy Godmother and Godfather in the world? SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling calls out … [Link]

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