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 » Oculus put March Madness in VR but not on Rift

Tuesday 21 March 23:53:49 UTC 2017

It’s that time of year again, when people who have never dribbled a basketball suddenly start foaming at the mouth with NCAA basketball bracket fever, and now they can obsess over the game in virtual reality as well.  For the second year in a row, the NCAA has teamed up with Oculus to offer the free NCAA March Madness Live app, … [Link]

Mashable » LeBron James to LaVar Ball: 'Keep my kids' name out of your mouth'

Tuesday 21 March 23:44:38 UTC 2017

We’ve covered before how LaVar Ball, father of UCLA star Lonzo Ball, has become the talk of March Madness thanks to his big mouth.  Now none other than LeBron James has drawn a line in the sand.  SEE ALSO: LaVar Ball: The basketball dad whose ego is big enough to overshadow March Madness Lonzo is arguably the best player in college … [Link]

Mashable » There are too many damn iPads to choose from now

Tuesday 21 March 23:39:00 UTC 2017

Apple’s lost control of its product line. The company now offers 17 different iPads thanks to a new group of 9.7-inch devices announced on Tuesday—and boy, that's really too many iPads. SEE ALSO: Apple replaces the iPad Air with a new 9.7-inch model for $329 So we're clear, there are four distinct iPad models, but there are several versions of each, … [Link]

Mashable » Google finally gives brands more ways to keep ads off hateful Youtube videos

Tuesday 21 March 23:28:38 UTC 2017

Google has apologized repeatedly to outraged British brands and government groups that found their ads surfacing on hateful YouTube videos. Now it's finally delivering on its promise to do better. The company announced a host of changes to its advertising systems on Tuesday meant to give brands more control over where their ads appear. SEE ALSO: Google swears ads will stop … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Wants To Create Promotions That Aren't Ads For Its Voice-Controlled Assistant

Tuesday 21 March 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, some Google Home users noticed what appeared to be audio ads for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" movie. After some intense backlash, the company released a statement claiming that the ad was not an ad, but that it was simply "timely content" that Disney didn't pay for. Google's UK director of agencies, Matt Bush, has since spoken … [Link]

Mashable » Detailed security footage shows the alleged journey of Tom Brady's stolen Super Bowl jersey

Tuesday 21 March 23:15:38 UTC 2017

The strange case of Tom Brady's stolen Super Bowl jersey keeps getting weirder.  The piece of NFL history was allegedly stolen from Brady after the Patriots quarterback led a comeback win in Super Bowl 51 last month.  Now the shirt has been reportedly traced to a Mexican newspaper editor — and security footage apparently shows just how Brady's jersey was allegedly … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers threaten to wipe out 200 million iCloud accounts

Tuesday 21 March 22:59:07 UTC 2017

A group of hackers claims it has access to over 300 million Apple email accounts — and they say they're ready and willing to wipe the user data from hundreds of millions of iCloud accounts if Apple won't pay up by April 7. The group, which is calling itself the Turkish Crime Family, demanded a $75,000 ransom in either Bitcoin or … [Link]

Slashdot » Burglars Can Easily Make Google Nest Security Cameras Stop Recording

Tuesday 21 March 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Orome1 quotes a report from Help Net Security: Google Nest's Dropcam, Dropcam Pro, Nest Cam Outdoor and Nest Cam Indoor security cameras can be easily disabled by an attacker that's in their Bluetooth range. The vulnerabilities are present in the latest firmware version running on the devices (v5.2.1). They were discovered by researcher Jason Doyle last fall, and their existence … [Link]

Mashable » No assholes allowed at Facebook's big conference

Tuesday 21 March 22:37:54 UTC 2017

Facebook’s big F8 Developer Conference is right around the corner — and if you're planning on heading to San Jose to attend in person next month, Facebook has a clear message for you: don't be an insensitive, selfish asshole.   Visitors to the Code of Conduct section of the event's page have been greeted by an extensive set of community guidelines … [Link]

Mashable » 'Banana for scale' is put to bed by this very weird apartment listing

Tuesday 21 March 22:32:08 UTC 2017

Apartment shopping online can be hard when you literally have no idea how big anything is. A picture of an empty room from a weird angle reveals little about what could actually fit inside. A Redditor posted this picture of an apartment listing he found that provided an item to scale the size. A double bed, is the item provided. Fully … [Link]

Mashable » Confused Mark Cuban called out Clickhole like it was a legit news site

Tuesday 21 March 22:24:18 UTC 2017

File this under: 'Lol Mark Cuban, what?' On Tuesday, the "serial entrepreneur" (lol) and owner of the Dallas Mavericks apparently confused Clickhole – the internet's favorite satirical website mocking clickbait articles – for a real news site. SEE ALSO: Will Arnett prank calling a toy store as Lego Batman is so damn funny As part of their "They said what?!" series … [Link]

Mashable » Target's new swimwear campaign is completely Photoshop-free

Tuesday 21 March 22:20:41 UTC 2017

Unretouched humans will be shopping for swimsuits this spring, so it makes sense that unretouched models would star in a swimwear campaign, right? In a shoot for its new swim line, Target takes that logical stance. The photos, which debuted Thursday in a press release, are being lauded for featuring a wide range of ethnicities and body types — and for … [Link]

Mashable » Parents everywhere are freaking out about the electronics ban on flights

Tuesday 21 March 22:20:11 UTC 2017

Long flights can be hard enough for anyone, but for parents of bored children they might just be the worst hours of their lives. Now, with new restrictions banning the use of laptops and tablets on many flights into the U.S. and UK, parents are freaking out on Twitter. SEE ALSO: The new air travel device restrictions have arrived—here's what you … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter suspends over 600,000 extremist accounts but still manages to feel like a flaming garbage pile

Tuesday 21 March 22:14:04 UTC 2017

Twitter revealed that it has suspended hundreds of thousands of accounts in an effort "to combat violent extremism."   So why does the service still feel like it's chock full of extremist assholes? The numbers, released on Tuesday in Twitter's 10th semiannual Transparency Report, are striking.  SEE ALSO: Twitter's new anti-abuse measure stops notifications for threads started by people you've blocked … [Link]

Mashable » Drake just shattered his Spotify record with an Apple Music record

Tuesday 21 March 22:07:06 UTC 2017

The people can't get enough of Drake and he has the records to prove it. According to The Verge, in just 24 hours on Apple Music, Drake's new album More Life was streamed 89.9 million times, breaking the record for single-day album streams for any streaming service, including Spotify.  SEE ALSO: Drake dropped a bunch of new music and we have … [Link]

Slashdot » Wells Fargo: All ATMs Will Take Phone Codes, Not Just Cards

Tuesday 21 March 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Given the prevalence of smartphones nowadays, Wells Fargo has announced plans to upgrade all 13,000 of its ATMs next week to allow customers to access their money using their cellphones instead of traditional bank cards. Wells Fargo would be the first to upgrade all of its ATMs with the feature across the United States. ABC News reports: To access their … [Link]

Mashable » All the details of Uber's 'PLEASE LOVE US AGAIN' phone call

Tuesday 21 March 21:59:53 UTC 2017

Uber opened up its phone lines to the press Tuesday, but the grand affair of the ride-hailing giant launching their apology tour didn't come without a few bumps in the road.  SEE ALSO: Uber's ratings are in the toilet Facing scandal after scandal and the heat of the press at every turn, Uber held a conference call with a select number … [Link]

Mashable » Arianna Huffington blasts CNN over misleading headline

Tuesday 21 March 21:58:48 UTC 2017

Donald Trump is known for calling CNN "fake news," and now Arianna Huffington has joined the party.  The Uber board member criticized the cable news network during an Uber conference call on Tuesday over what she called a misleading headline.  SEE ALSO: Check the numbers, it's true: People really like Lyft over Uber, even before #DeleteUber The story in question quoted … [Link]

Mashable » 'Power Rangers' features a superhero on the autism spectrum

Tuesday 21 March 21:58:40 UTC 2017

Power Rangers reboot is breaking down another barrier. Following Monday's news that the new Yellow Ranger would be Hollywood's first mainstream LGBTQ superhero, actor RJ Cyler has revealed that his character, Billy the Blue Ranger, is on the autism spectrum.  SEE ALSO: LGBTQ 'Power Rangers' lead is a first for a mainstream superhero movie In an interview with ScreenRant, Cyler discussed … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram is testing offline functionality

Tuesday 21 March 21:57:29 UTC 2017

Parts of Instagram could soon work offline. The company is experimenting with offline experiences for users in countries that have low bandwidth, according to a session description on the agenda for Facebook's upcoming F8 developer conference. SEE ALSO: How to use Instagram albums without losing all your followers According to the description for the session, titled "Building Offline Experiences for Instagram," … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos becomes Bezosbot and it's pretty epic

Tuesday 21 March 21:49:59 UTC 2017

Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, got to control a 13-foot-tall robot at MARS Conference in Vero Beach, Fla.  The conference was an invite-only Amazon sponsored event. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Vero Beach, Ceo, Amazon, and 13 Feet Robot [Link]

Mashable » One brewery's latest beer took the trip from the toilet to the tap

Tuesday 21 March 21:49:33 UTC 2017

If you can get past the idea of "toilet beer" — think of it like bathtub gin! — then you may be able to experience a taste of the future and a damn good beer to boot. SEE ALSO: Starbucks Challenges Paper Cup Waste via Sustainability Design Contest Southern California beer makers Stone Brewing unveiled their first beer made exclusively from … [Link]

Mashable » Cute grandparents are devoted to 2 things: Each other and In-N-Out

Tuesday 21 March 21:30:23 UTC 2017

If you are looking for relationship role models, don't turn to celebrities. Turn instead to these grandparents who have been married for 53 years. While they've probably figured out many of the keys to a successful marriage in those 53 years, we'd like to think that number one amongst them is their love of In-N-Out, the California burger chain. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » That time 'Rogue One' almost brought its villain back from the dead

Tuesday 21 March 21:24:23 UTC 2017

Another day, another alternate ending to Rogue One.  As Disney and Lucasfilm ramp up to the release of the Star Wars standalone movie on digital platforms Friday, we're getting more and more insight into the writing process. Perhaps in a bid to make up for the lack of deleted scenes in that release, these insights include a lot of theoretical ways … [Link]

Mashable » The sensational success of 'Zelda,' explained perfectly

Tuesday 21 March 21:24:22 UTC 2017

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is good. Really good. Really really good. It's pretty much a lock for Game of the Year in many corners of the industry. But why is it so good? Scores of reviews have pondered that question. Many of them are excellent. But this straightforward breakdown from Turbo Button on YouTube nails it. … [Link]

Mashable » 7 butt kickin' secrets you probably didn't know about the 'Power Rangers'

Tuesday 21 March 21:24:21 UTC 2017

1990s nostalgia will hit its peak, when Power Rangers hits theaters, this Friday. Test your knowledge of this after school classic with the obscure Things we share about the show and films in today's episode! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more… More about Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Banks, Saban, Might Morphin Power Rangers, and Power Rangers [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Adds To NASA Budget, Approves Crewed Mission To Mars

Tuesday 21 March 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: President Donald Trump signed a law on Tuesday authorizing funding for a crewed NASA mission to Mars. The new bill (S.442) adds a crewed mission to the red planet as a key NASA objective and authorizes the space agency to direct test human space flight programs that will enable more crewed … [Link]

Mashable » Why great design is the key to landing – and keeping – customers

Tuesday 21 March 21:14:24 UTC 2017

New technologies come and go at a blistering pace.    All it takes is a single swipe of the finger for a smartphone user to end a budding relationship. Large, decades-old companies – from transportation to banking to retail – are now competing head-to-head with Silicon Valley startups.     Companies that want their brand to stay relevant longer than a fleeting … [Link]

Mashable » The keyboard has been reinvented for pro gamers

Tuesday 21 March 21:06:26 UTC 2017

The 'Shortcut' keyboard was designed to to fix all the problems gamers face with normal keyboards, such as strain on the wrists and hands. Unlike the rigid form of the traditional keyboard, this keyboard can be adjusted and customized to make gaming and typing feel comfortable and natural. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Computers, Computer, Keyboards, and Keyboard [Link]

Mashable » Kellyanne Conway's tweet about Hillary's emails is coming back to haunt her

Tuesday 21 March 21:03:52 UTC 2017

FBI investigations may come and go, but tweets? Tweets are forever. Kellyanne Conway can surely attest to this, seeing as how one of her tweets from October 2016 — back when she was criticizing Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — has recently come back to haunt her. FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that his agency was currently … [Link]

Mashable » Unbeatable 'Street Fighter II' combos unearthed after 26 years

Tuesday 21 March 20:58:00 UTC 2017

Street Fighter II: The World Warriors came out 26 years ago and a series of glitch-assisted combos from the game are only just now seeing the light of day. While fighting against Claw (AKA Vega) in World Warriors, Street Fighter player and YouTuber Desk was able to rack up unstoppable combos with multiple characters by utilizing a specific wall glitch, … [Link]

Mashable » Someone invented a desktop robot that’s perfect for DIY techies

Tuesday 21 March 20:57:07 UTC 2017

Makerarm is a robotic tool with various abilities. Users can operate wirelessly from any smart device. Read more…More about Makerarm, Desk Robot, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, and Wireless [Link]

Mashable » Fake strongman duo pranks local morning shows and the results are glorious comedy

Tuesday 21 March 20:52:20 UTC 2017

Let's get a slow clap for "Chop" and "Steele," folks. Because this YouTube prank is straight up brilliant.  "Chop" and "Steele" are not actually the weightlifting strongman duo they purport to be. They're really a couple of major doofuses. But that didn't stop some earnest local TV morning shows from booking the duo for fitness demonstrations.  SEE ALSO: Why can't … [Link]

Mashable » The people behind TLC's 'No Scrubs' just got a writing credit on that Ed Sheeran song stuck in your head

Tuesday 21 March 20:51:30 UTC 2017

What do a 26-year-old redhead from England and a '90s R&B girl group from the United States have in common?  A song, apparently.  Ed Sheeran's latest inescapable chart-topper "Shape of You" just got a few new writers — and they're none other than brains behind TLC's hit "No Scrubs." SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran's tweet about his new GQ cover is classic … [Link]

Slashdot » Who's Liable For Decisions AI and Robotics Make?

Tuesday 21 March 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a BetaNews article: Reuters news agency reported on February 16 that "European lawmakers called […] for EU-wide legislation to regulate the rise of robots, including an ethical framework for their development and deployment and the establishment of liability for the actions of robots including self-driving cars." The question of determining "liability" for decision making achieved by … [Link]

Popular Science » The Curiosity Mars rover's wheels are starting to break

Tuesday 21 March 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Space Not even space robots are immune to the effects of old age Nearly five years after landing on Mars, Curiosity's wheels are starting to show some serious wear—but it should still make it. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » It's terrifyingly easy to delete all your 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' saves

Tuesday 21 March 20:31:51 UTC 2017

You know how you've already spent, like, 90 hours wandering around Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? How would you feel if all that progress disappeared? It's very easy to delete all of your save data in Nintendo's latest Zelda game. Frighteningly easy. All it takes is starting a new game. You get one pop-up message — … [Link]

Popular Science » Stop hackers in their tracks with this expert training

Tuesday 21 March 20:22:10 UTC 2017

Sponsored Post Learn the ins and outs of ethical hacking and land a job in cyber security Learn the ins and outs of ethical hacking and land a job in cyber security. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » A kid hilariously freaks out after a llama pays a visit to the family car

Tuesday 21 March 20:18:23 UTC 2017

Llamas aren't conventionally scary creatures, but if you're not expecting one in your car, I'm sure it would spook you a bit. A family trip to the Tennessee Safari Park turns traumatizing for this poor kid named Trey when he's paid a visit by a very hungry llama. The llama sticks its head into the car and eats out of … [Link]

Mashable » Fans are dying to see the 'Twin Peaks' revival after waiting 25 years

Tuesday 21 March 20:12:38 UTC 2017

Cult hit Twin Peaks is back for a series revival on Showtime and the story is set 25 years after Season 2. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Michael Cera, and David Duchovny [Link]

Mashable » Sombra gets buffed and Ana gets nerfed in the latest 'Overwatch' patch

Tuesday 21 March 20:07:28 UTC 2017

Along with the release of Orisa (except in competitive mode), a whole bunch of changes came to Overwatch today, including a slew of buffs and nerfs to everyone's favorite heroes. Overwatch patch 1.9 released today bringing nerfs to Ana and Bastion and buffs to Sombra and Zenyatta along with a few other small tweaks to other heroes and a change to … [Link]

Mashable » Jared Kushner is building a skyscraper and, well, it looks like a dick

Tuesday 21 March 20:03:20 UTC 2017

There’s just really no other way to say this. President Trump's son-in-law/advisor/what-is-his-actu~ Jared Kushner is working to build a massive skyscraper at 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City.  Yes, 666. The mark of the beast, 666.  *Allow moment for incredible irony to sink in.* SEE ALSO: To Trump, Obama is a Kenyan Muslim founder of ISIS master spy who loves … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Confirms It's Issuing a Fix To Stop New Ryzen Processors From Crashing Desktops

Tuesday 21 March 20:00:00 UTC 2017

AMD says the company has been able to figure out why FMA3 code is causing system hangs on PCs using a new Ryzen desktop processor. From a report: Although AMD didn't provide a detailed report on the problem's root cause, the company said that BIOS changes will be distributed to motherboard manufacturers to resolve the issue. Customers are encouraged to … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez and her incredible backyard took Vogue's 73 question quiz

Tuesday 21 March 19:59:28 UTC 2017

Armed with hoop earrings and parachute jeans, Selena Gomez was asked 73 unexpected questions in an ongoing segment for celebrities posted on Vogue Magazine's YouTube page. The interview had Gomez revealing some hidden talents, like drawing graffiti, and gave viewers a chance to go inside her very well decorated house. Some memorable moments were Gomez singing the Stanley Carpet Cleaner … [Link]

Mashable » Robotic glove lets people with limited hand mobility perform daily tasks

Tuesday 21 March 19:52:31 UTC 2017

‘Exo-Glove Poly' was developed by SNU Biorobotics Lab to assist people with limited hand function perform basic tasks with ease. Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Mashable Video, Limited Hand Mobility, Daily Tasks, and Technology [Link]

Mashable » This phenomenon is just another reminder of how incredible Earth is

Tuesday 21 March 19:50:48 UTC 2017

If you have ever dreamed of swimming in the stars, this phenomenon is as close as you can get. The electric blue lights are formed when a living organism known as Noctiluca scintillans feed on plankton.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Nature, Earth, Ocean Life, and Oceans [Link]

Mashable » Hyperloop Transportation Technologies just started building its first passenger pod

Tuesday 21 March 19:20:49 UTC 2017

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) announced this morning that it's begun building the first full-scale passenger pods for its super-fast tube travel network. The company has agreements in place for a test track in California and the potential development of its system in Slovakia, Abu Dhabi and other countries — but this is the first real news of actual production for any … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Outlook, Skype, OneDrive Hit By Another Authentication Issue

Tuesday 21 March 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Two weeks after a widespread authentication issue hit Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox and other Microsoft services, it's happening again. From a report: On March 21, users across the world began reporting via Twitter that they couldn't sign into Outlook.com, OneDrive and Skype, (and possibly more). I, myself, am unable to sign into Outlook.com, OneDrive or Skype at 2:30 pm ET … [Link]

Mashable » The Earth is round. It's your problem if you believe it isn't.

Tuesday 21 March 19:09:51 UTC 2017

Welp. Shaquille O'Neal — retired NBA superstar and star of the 1996 movie Kazaam — believes the Earth is flat, and you know what? I'm not interested in trying to convince him otherwise.  This is tough to admit for a space reporter like me, but I'm not the least bit interested in trying to convince any "flat-Earther" that our planet is … [Link]

Mashable » The new air travel device restrictions have arrived—here's what you need to know

Tuesday 21 March 19:07:00 UTC 2017

The latest Trump travel madness? A device ban. And not just a device ban! But a device ban for certain flights, from certain countries, for certain devices. It's insane. But we're gonna unpack it for you. Here's the deal: What flights are affected? So, first off: domestic travel inside the United States and international flights originating from the United States are … [Link]

Mashable » 'Iron Fist' comics creator 'furious' over cultural appropriation complaints

Tuesday 21 March 19:00:48 UTC 2017

Marvel’s Iron Fist has been getting a lot of attention lately, but probably not the kind that Netflix would want.  The superhero series has attracted controversy for its white savior premise, with many fans decrying the show's cultural appropriation and arguing that an Asian or Asian-American actor should have been cast in the lead role. Many fans, that is, but not … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Xbox Clubs API Expected to Enhance Social Features of Xbox Live

Tuesday 21 March 18:58:56 UTC 2017

Windows Central has reported that official Xbox developer documentation was leaked that indicates an upcoming release of an Xbox Clubs API. The API is anticipated to give developers access to Xbox Live's Club system. [Link]

Mashable » Google cancels some Fiber internet projects, latest in many setbacks for ambitious plan

Tuesday 21 March 18:56:06 UTC 2017

Google Fiber, the gigabit-speed internet service rolled out by Alphabet Inc., is canceling some installations in Kansas City, the latest setback for the high-profile initiative. The search giant is sending out refunds to residents that won’t be getting the service they signed up for. The metropolitan area, which straddles the border of Kansas and Missouri, was the first market for the … [Link]

Slashdot » Android O First Developer Preview Featuring Notification Channels, Background Limits Now Available

Tuesday 21 March 18:43:00 UTC 2017

A year after Google released the Android N Developer Preview, the company has made available the developer preview of the next major version of Android, "Android O." You will not want to put it on your primary Android smartphone as the preview is likely to have rough edges. Google says as much. "it's early days, there are more features coming, … [Link]

Mashable » Adventurous dog decides to compete in ski race without anyone asking it to join

Tuesday 21 March 18:34:43 UTC 2017

Sometimes, you get so excited by a sporting event that you have to jump up and participate yourself. At least, you do if you are a dog. SEE ALSO: Distracted beagle wins everyone's heart at Westminster Dog Show In this instance, the sport is perhaps one of the most physically grueling. On Sunday, skiers from around the world competed in the … [Link]

Mashable » Beboe hopes to be the fancy side of cannabis for all you movie stars out there

Tuesday 21 March 18:27:10 UTC 2017

It’s high quality. It's created by Hollywood design elite. It comes in rose gold containers and yes that is your only color option. It's "the Hermès of marijuana" and it's, um, very pretty? The company is called Beboe, and it wants to be the forefront of a new era in marijuana consumption— unless sneaking a joint in the bushes outside before … [Link]

Mashable » SXSW attendees free Excalibur like ‘King Arthur’ and create some epic social videos

Tuesday 21 March 18:25:51 UTC 2017

Would you be able to defend Britain, to lead the Knights of the Round Table, to pull a sword from a stone?    Warner Bros. Pictures partnered with Mashable at SXSW to give partygoers a shot at the throne by trying to liberate Excalibur for themselves. People flocked to the Mashable House and lined up for their turn to live like … [Link]

Mashable » A legal complaint about Thinx says things were way, way worse than just corporate feminism

Tuesday 21 March 18:23:03 UTC 2017

Thinx founder Miki Agrawal was once a feminist darling of the startup world.  Hints that all was not as it seemed were confirmed this week when a former employee filed a complaint claiming Agrawal was guilty of sexual harassment at the period underwear company, according to a story in The Cut.  Chelsea Leibow, who used to serve as Thinx's enthusiastic head … [Link]

Mashable » Emirates already tweeted a joke about the electronics ban

Tuesday 21 March 18:15:54 UTC 2017

Emirates is one of the nine airlines on which U.S. officials have banned passengers from bringing electronics on board from certain Middle Eastern and African airports into the U.S.  That's everything from your tablet to your portable DVD player that has to be stowed away and not available to entertain you on some really long international flights. But the Dubai-based airline … [Link]

Mashable » Sheryl Sandberg's new book on grief and resilience is available for preorder

Tuesday 21 March 18:09:08 UTC 2017

Sheryl Sandberg has a new date on her calendar: April 24.  On Tuesday, Facebook's chief operating officer shared on Facebook (where else?) that her new book Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy is going on sale next month. SEE ALSO: Sheryl Sandberg's new book 'Option B' explores grief in wake of husband's death The book, first unveiled by … [Link]

Mashable » Jenny Slate gets super honest about her relationship with Chris Evans in new interview

Tuesday 21 March 18:06:37 UTC 2017

Jenny Slate has never been one to hold back.  In an new in-depth interview with Vulture, Slate breaks down any expectations you might have had about someone who just left a relationship with one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars and openly discusses her relationship with Chris Evans, a.k.a. Captain America, in detail.   SEE ALSO: Sapio, the dating app that wants … [Link]

Mashable » 'Overwatch' hero Orisa is officially out — just not in competitive modes

Tuesday 21 March 18:05:24 UTC 2017

Orisa is here. Mostly. After three weeks on Overwatch's public test region, the new tank hero Orisa is available to play on all platforms today. For those who want to jump into the action with her in competitive, though, you'll have to keep waiting. Orisa deploying her ultimate, Supercharger.Image: blizzard entertainmentSEE ALSO: Pro tip: How to get ready for the … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Suspended Hundreds of Thousands of Accounts Amid 'Violent Extremism'

Tuesday 21 March 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter said on Tuesday it had suspended more than half a million accounts since the middle of 2015 as the company steps up efforts to tackle "violent extremism" on its microblogging platform. From a report: The company shut down a total of 376,890 accounts in the last six months of 2016, Twitter said in its latest transparency report. Read more … [Link]

Mashable » According to one unfortunate pup's X-ray, Monopoly is a dog eat dog world

Tuesday 21 March 17:41:02 UTC 2017

Monopoly is a ruthless, never-ending, game of strategy, chance and immoral spending that ruins friendships and destroys Game Night.  If you play Monopoly, be prepared to waste at least four hours of your life getting yelled at by your friends and just regretting everything that lead you to this point. SEE ALSO: Happy birthday to this dog who had the best … [Link]

Mashable » Emoji are currently either male or female — but that could be about to change

Tuesday 21 March 17:32:37 UTC 2017

There are currently no emoji for people who don't identify as male or female — but that could change very soon. Unicode's draft emoji list for new emoji releases contains three gender inclusive emoji, which — if approved in their current state — could come to most phones by the end of the year.  SEE ALSO: These are the online dating … [Link]

Mashable » Special toilet paper is how one fashion blogger handled all her potty-mouthed trolls

Tuesday 21 March 17:31:42 UTC 2017

It’s a tale as old as time: girl starts Instagram account, gets several hundred thousand followers, signs sponsorships and gets mobbed by trolls. Chiara Nasti, an Italian blogger with more than 1.3 million Instagram followers, had a real problem with people regularly tweeting some nasty stuff at her. So she formed a plan to get back.  With a little bit of … [Link]

Mashable » This hidden Twitter setting will free up precious space on your iPhone

Tuesday 21 March 17:25:21 UTC 2017

Running out of storage on your iPhone? Besides deleting a whole bunch of stuff and using weird weird tricks to free up storage, there's now another easy way to get back precious digital space…if you're a Twitter user. The latest version of the Twitter iPhone app includes settings to delete cached "media storage" and "web storage" files. SEE ALSO: The 7 … [Link]

Mashable » There are 11 newly-classified clouds, and all of them are breathtaking

Tuesday 21 March 17:22:07 UTC 2017

It’s time for you to look up at the sky more often. If you did, you might catch a volutus, or roll cloud, which looks like a tube that appears to be spinning along its horizontal axis. Or perhaps you'll get really lucky, and see a dramatic-looking asperitas cloud, from the Latin word for roughness. These resemble a rough sea's surface, … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Just Showed Off Exactly What Salesforce Was Worried About

Tuesday 21 March 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft just took a direct swipe at Salesforce with a new enterprise-ready version of LinkedIn's customer relationship management product called Sales Navigator. From a report on CNBC: "Today's announcements take Sales Navigator to the next level," Doug Camplejohn, LinkedIn sales solutions head of product, said in a blog. The new product steps up competition with arch rival Salesforce. Microsoft beat … [Link]

Mashable » UK bans laptops and big smartphones on airlines from 6 countries

Tuesday 21 March 17:12:20 UTC 2017

The UK is following the U.S. lead on the electronics ban on flights. The government has announced a cabin luggage ban on most electronics from six Middle Eastern and African countries, saying the measure was "necessary, effective and proportionate".  SEE ALSO: U.S. bans laptops and iPads on airlines from multiple countries The instructions, which cover phones, laptops or tablets larger than … [Link]

Mashable » DJI Phantom 4 Pro + extends drone power and excitement

Tuesday 21 March 17:06:21 UTC 2017

I often draw comparisons between DJI and Apple. Though one makes phones and tablets and the other drones, they each have reached a design plateau in their respective categories and the updates they now deliver are more polished refinements of existing products than great, genre-breaking leaps. SEE ALSO: The small, foldable DJI Mavic Pro is the ultimate personal drone There is … [Link]

Mashable » Check the numbers, it's true: People really like Lyft over Uber, even before #DeleteUber

Tuesday 21 March 17:03:14 UTC 2017

Before #DeleteUber was even a twinkle in Twitter's eye, people really, really liked Lyft.  The ride-sharing company not marred by a cascading series of scandals recently surveyed users on how they use and perceive the onetime underdog ride-hailing app. And what do you know: People like Lyft more than they like "other rideshare programs."  Lyft users described the company as friendly, … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump finally provided a clue about NASA's future

Tuesday 21 March 17:02:11 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump is bringing back the National Space Council.  On Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence announced Trump's plan to re-establish a National Space Council — a Bush-era advisory board established to serve as a go-between for the White House and NASA.  SEE ALSO: It's about damn time for NASA astronauts to get health care for life "In very short order, … [Link]

Mashable » What 'Power Rangers' and 'TMNT' have in common

Tuesday 21 March 17:00:00 UTC 2017

When Power Rangers hits theaters this Friday, '90s nostalgia will hit its peak. Test your knowledge of this after school classic as we share 7 obscure things about the show and films! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Dean Israelite, Saban, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers, and Tydk [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter's Periscope Producer API Targets Video Creation Across Apps

Tuesday 21 March 16:56:31 UTC 2017

Twitter today announced the Periscope Producer API, which will give third-party apps the ability to authenticate Periscope accounts and let people — and brands in particular — push live video from just about anywhere. The idea is to make it easier to share video from one device and/or app to another while also reducing pain points for broadcasters and end … [Link]

Popular Science » This EPA unit fights terrorism with science

Tuesday 21 March 16:52:14 UTC 2017

Environment It's not all about hugging trees Here's a weird section of the EPA that you've probably never heard of. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » The studio behind some of your favorite shows is partnering up with Snap Inc.

Tuesday 21 March 16:41:56 UTC 2017

Just when you thought Snap Inc. had peaked by partnering up with Shark Week, the platform announced it's adding even more content in the near future. The company on Tuesday said it is launching an overall deal with MGM Television, the producer and global distributor behind shows like Fargo (FX), The Voice (NBC) and Shark Tank (ABC). SEE ALSO: Snapchat drops … [Link]

Slashdot » IBM, Remote-Work Pioneer, is Calling Thousands Of Employees Back To the Office

Tuesday 21 March 16:41:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Less than a year into her tenure as IBM's chief marketing officer, Michelle Peluso prepared to make an announcement that she knew would excite some of her 5,500 new employees, but also, inevitably, inspire resignation notices from others. In a video message, Peluso explained the "only one recipe I know for success." Its ingredients … [Link]

Mashable » This hack lets you play Pokémon on your Apple Watch

Tuesday 21 March 16:34:05 UTC 2017

Now you can catch 'em all on your Apple Watch. Not to be confused with Pokémon Go for Apple Watch, a new project by developer Gabriel O'Flaherty-Chan turns your Apple Watch into a mostly functioning Game Boy through the magic of emulation.   The program is named "Giovanni" after the villain in the original Pokémon games. All of the code for … [Link]

Mashable » Apple finally gives India a 9.7-inch iPad that doesn't cost a lot

Tuesday 21 March 16:27:20 UTC 2017

After several years, Apple finally has a full-sized new iPad that won’t require Indians to break the bank.  Much like other places, the newly introduced iPad is affordable in India. The base model of the new iPad, seen as the true successor to the three-year-old iPad Air 2, will retail at a starting price of Rs 28,900 ($440).  This is a … [Link]

Popular Science » We need to protect the world's soil before it's too late

Tuesday 21 March 16:05:56 UTC 2017

Environment Book Excerpt: The Ground Beneath Us Soil scientists fear that we are wasting and damaging our topsoil—the layer in which most of our food grows—at an entirely unsustainable rate. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » For Twitter's 11th birthday, they just gifted the world with Periscope Producer API

Tuesday 21 March 16:01:42 UTC 2017

Live video on Twitter's about to get a bit more professional.  On the occasion of its 11th birthday, Twitter just announced the ability for broadcasters to use professional cameras and editing software to stream live video directly to the platform.  SEE ALSO: Facebook elbows in on Twitter's live sports turf Eleven years ago, Twitter was limited to 140 characters—no hashtags, no … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Flight Ban On Devices To Be Announced

Tuesday 21 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

The UK is due to announce a cabin baggage ban on laptops, tablets and DVD players on certain passenger flights, after a similar US move. From a report on BBC: It is understood the UK restrictions may differ from the US Department of Homeland Security's ban, although details have not yet been released. Flights from 10 airports in eight Muslim-majority … [Link]

Mashable » Planeteers, assemble: 'Captain Planet' is finally going to be available online

Tuesday 21 March 16:00:00 UTC 2017

If you were a kid in the '90s, chances are your Saturday morning diet consisted of a nutritious blend of cartoon classics like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: The Animated Series and — if your parents were trying to sneak some fiber into your bowl — Captain Planet and the Planeteers, centered around a socially-conscious, blue-skinned superhero and his band of … [Link]

Mashable » The Trump kids are in Aspen and it's ruining everyone else's hygge

Tuesday 21 March 15:59:25 UTC 2017

It is uncool to stay home during spring break, so the Trump kids are vacationing in Aspen with their families this week. Unfortunately, they seem to be making everyone around them miserable. According to Vanity Fair, numerous other vacationers are not pleased with the chaos Ivanka, Eric and Donald "Stump", Jr. seem to have brought with them to Colorado — including … [Link]

Mashable » Gucci posted a load of weird memes and the internet is cringing hard

Tuesday 21 March 15:56:23 UTC 2017

A Gucci campaign for watches is probably the last place you'd expect to see the Arthur meme, or a post featuring the words "me vs the guy she says I shouldn’t worry about." But, these beloved memes are the focus of a quirky ad campaign that's currently dividing the internet.  SEE ALSO: Vogue got trolled over Kendall and Gigi 3 times … [Link]

Mashable » Comedian explains how she ended up as a cast member on SNL

Tuesday 21 March 15:54:01 UTC 2017

Sasheer Zamata is a Saturday Night Live cast member and a regular performer at Upright Citizens Brigade. Read more…More about Upright Citizen S Brigade, Upright Citizens Brigade, Ucb, Sxsw 2017, and Sxsw [Link]

Mashable » Tomi Lahren suspended from TheBlaze over abortion comment backlash

Tuesday 21 March 15:51:35 UTC 2017

Tomi Lahren, outspoken conservative commentator and host of the nightly talk show, Tomi, has been suspended from TheBlaze following several comments on abortion, CNN reports. Severe backlash stemmed from the 24-year-old's Friday appearance on The View, in which she told the audience she was pro-choice, contradicting past comments she made passionately bashing abortion. SEE ALSO: Trevor Noah has a lesson on … [Link]

Mashable » This company taps the Internet of Things to give caregivers of the elderly peace of mind

Tuesday 21 March 15:50:35 UTC 2017

Anyone who has ever been a caregiver for an aging loved one is well acquainted with the anxieties that accompany such a role: Is Nana safe while home alone? Is mum’s bedroom warm enough in the middle of winter? Is grandpa wandering out of the house in the middle of the night?   There are currently 3 million UK citizens tasked … [Link]

Mashable » Man behind pro-Trump propaganda websites sets sights on Scottish independence

Tuesday 21 March 15:37:41 UTC 2017

During the U.S. presidential elections, James "Jim" Dowson, a far-right millionaire with hardline Ulster Unionist views, threw his weight behind the campaign to elect Donald Trump.  Dowson was linked to a series of websites, including the Patriotic News Agency, that published pro-Trump hoaxes and anti-Hillary conspiracy theories, according to the New York Times.  SEE ALSO: Twitter's backend is breaking under Trump's … [Link]

Popular Science » Climate change may be upping your risk of diabetes

Tuesday 21 March 15:33:57 UTC 2017

What’s better than Ed Sheeran singing "Shape of You?" Rupert Grint not-singing it, depending on who you ask. The two red-headed Brits who have literally no other similarity have delighted in how often they get confused, to the point where we now have a video of Grint dramatically reading Sheeran's latest lyrics. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran's tweet about his new GQ … [Link]

Mashable » Forget dance classes, these smart shoes can teach you all the best moves

Tuesday 21 March 15:32:03 UTC 2017

Rhythm Shoes can track steps via motion sensors and provide haptic feedback to help users learn choreography. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Music [Link]

Mashable » Brave man stops a street brawl and teaches a powerful lesson about respect

Tuesday 21 March 15:30:30 UTC 2017

The power of nonviolence and personal respect is on display in this video.  A man used his words, not his hands, to stop two boys from fighting in the middle of a street. When he saw the boys throwing punches, the man interrupted the fight, reprimanded the onlookers filming the fight on their phones by calling them "the real cowards" … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden and Tim Minchin's Donald Trump musical is a thing of beauty

Tuesday 21 March 15:30:09 UTC 2017

If this isn't doing the rounds on Broadway by the end of the year, there's something seriously wrong with the world. SEE ALSO: James Corden records himself traveling after the Muslim ban, makes a powerful point For a segment on The Late Late Show, James Corden teamed up with Tim Minchin, Ben Platt and Abigail Spencer to create a Trump-themed … [Link]

Mashable » How this high-end hair tools brand blows away the competition

Tuesday 21 March 15:28:11 UTC 2017

If the aughts are remembered for any single runway trend, it will arguably be long, stick-straight hair. Locks that look as if they’ve been pressed at the laundry and shaped by a razor’s edge adorn magazine covers year after year, and the style shows few signs of slowing down in 2017. ghd, a high-end hair tools retailer, isn’t the brand solely … [Link]

Mashable » Chocolate really can be healthy – and this startup is proving it

Tuesday 21 March 15:27:00 UTC 2017

 The health food revolution has seen many of us take a keen interest in what we put into our bodies — we’re more conscious than ever of eating the right things. That doesn’t mean we’re not all craving a chocolate bar or two though, and there’s a UK startup that’s putting our favourite naughty snack onto the health food shopping list. … [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna can't stop laughing at her 'Bates Motel' performance

Tuesday 21 March 15:26:07 UTC 2017

The only thing better than witnessing Rihanna in Bates Motel is catching Rihanna's Instagram livestream of herself watching Bates Motel.  The singer flexed her acting chops on the television show and while she was super embarrassed by her own voice at first, the night quickly turned into a drinking game with friends. Riri sums it all up with one glorious … [Link]

Popular Science » How to protect all of your accounts online

Tuesday 21 March 15:25:32 UTC 2017

DIY Web security has never been more important From Google to Facebook, get all of your major online accounts locked down and safe from harm by following these straightforward tips. [Link]

Mashable » Former president of Mexico slams Donald Trump's (SAD!) approval ratings

Tuesday 21 March 15:25:23 UTC 2017

Despite the unrelenting amount of political drama that grows more intense with each passing day, life is not a reality television show. But if it were, President Donald Trump would be fired, at least according to one of Trump's most vicious critics. On Monday, Vicente Fox Quesada — the 74-year-old who served as Mexico's president from 2000 to 2006 — called … [Link]

Mashable » Mariah Carey's holiday gift to us will be an 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' movie

Tuesday 21 March 15:20:24 UTC 2017

Mariah Carey is ready to make your Christmas wish come true.  The musician has gifted us the first teaser for the animated movie based on her infectious holiday earworm, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Universal plans to drop the film under the tree sometime next winter. SEE ALSO: Just let Mariah Carey wear heels and diamonds to the gym, … [Link]

Slashdot » GitHub Now Lets Its Workers Keep the IP When They Use Company Resources For Personal Projects

Tuesday 21 March 15:20:00 UTC 2017

If it's on company time, it's the company's dime. That's the usual rule in the tech industry — that if employees use company resources to work on projects unrelated to their jobs, their employer can claim ownership of any intellectual property (IP) they create. But GitHub is throwing that out the window. From a report on Quartz: Today the code-sharing … [Link]

Mashable » J.J. Abrams creating a RuPaul dramedy is the most gloriously absurd creative alliance

Tuesday 21 March 15:16:36 UTC 2017

Start your engines: RuPaul's rise to fame is going to be a TV show produced by sci-fi force J.J. Abrams. The bizarre and intriguing news broke on Monday and will be a collaboration between Abrams' Bad Robot production company and the producers of RuPaul's Drag Race. SEE ALSO: RuPaul secretly got married, so now envision history's greatest wedding The show will … [Link]

Mashable » How does 'The Flash' and 'Supergirl' crossover measure up to TV's best musical episodes?

Tuesday 21 March 15:12:43 UTC 2017

Not all musical episodes are created equal — some TV shows stage a one-off interlude to mark a milestone, like How I Met Your Mother's 100th episode; some rely on cover songs to give their writers a break, like That '70s Show and Grey's Anatomy — but occasionally, ambition and execution align to create something special, an installment that services the … [Link]

Mashable » Here are the top 5 dog breeds of 2016

Tuesday 21 March 15:12:22 UTC 2017

The results are in on the most hotly anticipated ranking of the year. On Tuesday the American Kennel Club announced the top five dog breeds of 2016, with the labrador retriever coming out on top. SEE ALSO: Bulldog fighting to roll over in the snow is all the inspiration you need 1. Labrador Retriever 2. German Shepherd Dog 3. Golden Retriever … [Link]

Popular Science » A giant cliff collapse on a comet reveals pristine ice beneath the surface

Tuesday 21 March 15:01:47 UTC 2017

Space The latest from Rosetta's smashing mission Cliff fell on comet, revealing ice. [Link]

Popular Science » The almond milk craze could be bad news for bees

Tuesday 21 March 14:55:08 UTC 2017

Environment A new study suggests common fungicides might kill pollinators People love almonds. But the fungicides we use to keep almond trees healthy might not love honey bees. Read on. [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers is our guiding light through the Comey hearing chaos

Tuesday 21 March 14:54:59 UTC 2017

If you can believe it, this Trump's presidency keeps getting more chaotic. (we know). Thankfully, we have the team at Late Night to break it down for us. In light of FBI Director James Comey's hearing on Monday, Seth Meyers takes 'A Closer Look' at the FBI's investigation into Russia's interference in the presidential election, and President Trump's bogus wiretapping … [Link]

Mashable » The best FPS multiplayer map ever is now in 'Counter-Strike'

Tuesday 21 March 14:51:40 UTC 2017

The Unreal Tournament map Facing Worlds is unequivocally the best multiplayer map to grace any FPS game ever, and now it's available in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. CS:GO modder Jeisen uploaded a CS:GO version of Facing Worlds on Steam, which is available for anyone to download and try for free. The recreation of the famous map features two opposing towers on … [Link]

Mashable » Prospective intern hopes his rapping skills will convince Jimmy Fallon to hire him

Tuesday 21 March 14:47:38 UTC 2017

Applying for internships is both hard and nerve racking. You spend hours pouring over your resume and cover letters thinking what you could include to make your stand out from the crowd.  Well, Jake Sirianni found a surefire way to make a lasting impression. After applying to an internship for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sirianni recreated Blackalicious’ “Alphabet … [Link]

Slashdot » Google To Revamp Policies, Hire Staff After UK Ad Scandal

Tuesday 21 March 14:43:00 UTC 2017

Google vowed on Tuesday to police its websites better by ramping up staff numbers and overhauling its policies after several companies deserted the internet giant for failing to keep their adverts off hate-filled videos. From a report on Reuters: Google has found itself at the center of a British storm in recent days after major companies from supermarkets to banks … [Link]

Mashable » Apple finally realizes 16GB of storage on the iPhone SE isn't enough for anything

Tuesday 21 March 14:36:08 UTC 2017

Along with announcing all new red iPhones, Apple is also giving the 4-inch iPhone SE a small, but very welcome, upgrade. Starting on March 24, the iPhone SE will be available with twice as much storage as before: 32GB ($399 unlocked) and 128GB ($499 unlocked). SEE ALSO: The iPhone is finally going (RED) The iPhone SE was previously sold with 16GB … [Link]

Mashable » Emma Watson feels lucky to have played Belle and Hermione, but we're the lucky ones

Tuesday 21 March 14:32:40 UTC 2017

Meet Emma Watson, a typecast but blessed Hollywood bookworm. Watson recently spoke to the Irish Independent about the legacy of portraying both Hermione Granger and Beauty and the Beast's Belle, both of whom defy the expectations of their peers and seek grand adventure and knowledge. "I've always said, stuff the engagement ring! Just build me a really big library," said Emma/Hermione/Belle. … [Link]

Mashable » This office accessory leaves the sitting or standing desk debate in the dust

Tuesday 21 March 14:19:41 UTC 2017

HOVR is a leg swing that helps users burn calories at work while improving circulation and cognitive productivity. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Hovr [Link]

Mashable » Meet the creepy, spring-armed fighters of Nintendo's 'Arms'

Tuesday 21 March 14:14:10 UTC 2017

Why do these seemingly human (and one mummy) punch-masters have springs for arms?? There's a new trailer for Nintendo's bizarre, Switch-exclusive fighting game Arms that introduces the full cast of characters, in all their flailing, floppy-limbed glory. Do you think there's some kind of bone structure going on in there? Or were they all part of some Weapon X-ish human … [Link]

Mashable » What's coming to Hulu in April 2017

Tuesday 21 March 14:12:14 UTC 2017

It's technically spring but who's to say another blizzard isn't going to slam the East Coast and lock everyone indoors? For that, we must be prepared with our greatest weapon: Streaming. With different subscription packages and next-day TV, here's a look at what to watch on Hulu while spring wakes up from its slumber. SEE ALSO: 4 things we learned … [Link]

Mashable » Wyclef Jean calls out Los Angeles police for handcuffing him for 'absolutely nothing'

Tuesday 21 March 14:10:15 UTC 2017

Grammy award winning musician and actor Wyclef Jean shared a video of his not-so-ideal encounter with Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on social media Tuesday morning.  The 47 year old was handcuffed by LAPD before eventually being let go. In a series of tweets, Jean let out his frustrations about the incident and called the situation "another case of mistaken identity."  … [Link]

Mashable » This super precise robotic arm is reinventing the drawing board

Tuesday 21 March 14:04:58 UTC 2017

‘Joto’ is a connected drawing board that features a super precise robot arm, which translates virtually anything you want into real ink. Upload the artwork or text to the app and the robot arm will translate it onto the board in real time. Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Kickstarter, and Artwork [Link]

Slashdot » Apple iPad is a Faster, Cheaper iPad Air 2

Tuesday 21 March 14:01:00 UTC 2017

Say good-bye to the iPad Air, it's just the iPad now. From a report on CNET: Apple announced on Tuesday morning that it will be dropping the price of the 9.7-inch iPad by $70. The tablet's A8X processor will be getting an upgrade too, jumping over to the A9 chip used in the iPad Pro. The upgrade will replace the … [Link]

Mashable » With the new iPhone SE, India finally gets its decent, cheap iPhone

Tuesday 21 March 13:53:27 UTC 2017

Apple is finally giving India a decent iPhone it can afford.  The company today announced that the newly introduced 32GB variant of the iPhone SE will start at Rs 27,200 ($415), down from the Rs 39,000 ($600) sticker price at which the iPhone SE base model retailed in the country last year. SEE ALSO: The coming app-pocalypse could kill some of … [Link]

Mashable » This smart lamp will turn any surface into an interactive display

Tuesday 21 March 13:50:55 UTC 2017

The smart lamp 'Lampix' will transform your work and party life.  Read more…More about Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, Surface, and Technology [Link]

Mashable » Here's your first sweet glimpse of 'Peaky Blinders' Season 4 being filmed

Tuesday 21 March 13:45:02 UTC 2017

Deep, slow breaths, Peaky Blinders fans. Everyone's favourite brummie gangster show is currently in the process of filming for Season 4 — and someone has captured some glorious behind-the-scenes images. SEE ALSO: 'Peaky Blinders' is the best TV show you're not watching The photos, which include images of Cillian Murphy running around the streets with a gun, were published on the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Trump’s tragic budget kills vital science to boost defence

Tuesday 21 March 13:40:00 UTC 2017

The US president's spending plan ramps up defence at huge cost to climate and energy research. The contradictions are beyond belief, says physicist Raymond Pierrehumbert [Link]

Mashable » Trump takes credit and smirks with glee over Colin Kaepernick's unemployment

Tuesday 21 March 13:37:25 UTC 2017

While President Trump wants to take credit for the country's job growth numbers whenever it benefits him, there's one man whose unemployment Trump is happy to be responsible for: Colin Kaepernick.  SEE ALSO: Why can't Colin Kaepernick get a job? Kaepernick, who stirred up controversy last year when he refused to stand for the national anthem in protest of police brutality … [Link]

Mashable » Nicki Minaj makes history on the Billboard Hot 100 chart

Tuesday 21 March 13:36:08 UTC 2017

It’s not every day you can say you've trounced a record set by the legendary Aretha Franklin, but yesterday, Nicki Minaj was able to do just that.  The New York rapper, whose debut album was released in 2010, now officially holds the title of the most Hot 100 hits by a female artist. SEE ALSO: Passion Pit frontman is launching a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Artificial lungs in a backpack may free people with lung failure

Tuesday 21 March 13:30:00 UTC 2017

People with lung failure usually have to stay connected to unwieldy machines. Now a set of portable mechanical lungs could restore mobility and keep them healthier [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel gifts us with a montage of Sean Spicer bumbling over his words

Tuesday 21 March 13:23:58 UTC 2017

Talking is hard. Words can be difficult. Unfortunately for White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, talking with words is the definition of his job. And as Jimmy Kimmel pointed out on Monday night's show, Spicer struggles with that pretty often. We get it, everyone bumbles what they are trying to say every once in a while. We're just not doing … [Link]

Slashdot » John Goodenough's Colleagues Are Skeptical of His New Battery Technology

Tuesday 21 March 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, a research team led by John Goodenough announced that they had created a new fast charging solid-state battery that can operate in extreme temperatures and store five to ten times as much energy as current standard lithium-ion batteries. The announcement was big enough to have Google's Eric Schmidt tweeting about it. However, there are some skeptics, including … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Keep an open mind on dark matter and rivals that do away with it

Tuesday 21 March 12:54:53 UTC 2017

The hunt for dark matter particles has been fruitless and expensive, so it’s encouraging that fresh competing theories are being taken more seriously [Link]

Mashable » Apple replaces the iPad Air with a new 9.7-inch model for $329

Tuesday 21 March 12:47:32 UTC 2017

Exactly one year after it launched the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, Apple has refreshed its tablet lineup with a new iPad in that exact size. This isn't the Pro or the Air 3, though; it's just called iPad, and it starts at a very reasonable $329.  SEE ALSO: Apple's BeatsX earphones are now available online The new model is very similar, specs-wise, … [Link]

Mashable » The 'other' Stephen Colbert is back to defend Trump's budget

Tuesday 21 March 12:40:50 UTC 2017

If you happen to think Donald Trump's new budget is harsh or cruel in any way, then you're clearly wrong. Stephen Colbert's super conservative alter-ego visited The Late Show to tell us why. "Meals on Wheels started in 1972," he explains in the video above. "And I haven't checked the stats, but I'm pretty sure all those people are dead … [Link]

Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres was hospitalized for the most Ellen DeGeneres reason ever

Tuesday 21 March 12:31:56 UTC 2017

Ellen DeGeneres had to go to the hospital this week—but don't worry, she's not going anywhere anytime soon. The comedian pulled a Jimmy Fallon and injured herself on the way home after a night out and a couple of glasses of wine with her wife, Portia de Rossi. Luckily, she told the whole story on Monday's episode of Ellen. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone is finally going (RED)

Tuesday 21 March 12:31:05 UTC 2017

Yes, you can buy a ruby red iPhone 7 and feel pretty damn good about it, too. Apple is finally bringing iPhone into the (RED) fold a decade after it first started producing special edition, red-clad devices to help promote and fund Product (RED)'s efforts to combat HIV and AIDS. SEE ALSO: Apple's BeatsX earphones are now available online "This is … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's new video app is part Snapchat, part iMovie and full of AI

Tuesday 21 March 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Quick: you want to make a casual, shareable video that's longer than 60 seconds, what app do you use?  If you're drawing a blank (besides your phone's stock camera app) then you may have just made the case for Clips, Apple's new video app, which is due out in April. At a high level, Clips is something of a cross between … [Link]

Mashable » 'Alexa, bring me a beer from Prime Now' is now possible, and life is beautiful

Tuesday 21 March 12:27:24 UTC 2017

Here’s another reason never to leave your house again: Amazon has launched Alexa voice shopping through its Prime Now service, which offers fast, free delivery in select cities in the U.S. So, if you're feeling like some junk food, you can just say "Alexa, order tortilla chips from Prime Now," and they'll arrive "within the next available two-hour deliver window," Amazon … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Electronic devices banned on US-bound flights from 8 countries

Tuesday 21 March 12:05:00 UTC 2017

The US bans passengers flying from countries including Jordan and Saudi Arabia from bringing laptops and other electronics in their carry-on luggage [Link]

Mashable » This trick will let you record Snapchat videos without your hands

Tuesday 21 March 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Ever wish you could record a Snapchat video with no hands? Good news: it's not only possible, it's easier than you may think. While there's no official way to enable hands-free recording in the app itself, there's a relatively simple workaround for iPhone users via iOS' accessibility settings (we haven't yet found a reliable method for Android, unfortunately.)  SEE ALSO: I'm … [Link]

Mashable » New mobile banking app supports 11 languages besides English

Tuesday 21 March 11:53:12 UTC 2017

India’s largest private bank has rolled out a multi-language mobile banking app for rural customers.  The app, Mera iMobile (my iMobile), supports 11 Indian languages (Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) and English. Incidentally, India has 22 officially recognized languages.  SEE ALSO: Google can finally translate Hindi sentences like a pro The app offers 135 services … [Link]

Popular Science » Where will the future's water crises hit hardest?

Tuesday 21 March 11:40:00 UTC 2017

Environment Stressed out: gauging global water worries In some parts of the world, clean water flows straight from a tap. In others, people trek for miles to reach a potable source. [Link]

Mashable » Butterbeer ice cream now exists in the muggle world and we are grateful

Tuesday 21 March 11:30:48 UTC 2017

Stop what you're doing immediately. Butterbeer ice cream now exists in the muggle (and wizarding) world.  SEE ALSO: Bar serving butterbeer is making all our 'Harry Potter' fantasies come true Yuengling's Ice Cream just announced butterbeer as its latest flavour, which takes its inspiration from the popular wizarding beverage.The ice cream company has paid heed to J. K. Rowling's description of … [Link]

Mashable » George Clooney surprises 87-year-old fan with birthday flowers, melts hearts

Tuesday 21 March 11:24:16 UTC 2017

If ever you needed more proof that George Clooney is a hero among men, just cast your eyes over the photos below. SEE ALSO: George Clooney visits Scottish sandwich shop staffed by former homeless people Last week Pat Adams, a resident at Sunrise of Sonning care home in Reading, UK, celebrated her 87th birthday.  Adams had previously taken part in the … [Link]

Mashable » Reporter instantly regrets attempting to broadcast beside a large puddle

Tuesday 21 March 11:19:55 UTC 2017

If you decide to film a news report next to a very large puddle, there's only really one way things can end.  SEE ALSO: Hilarious woman corrects reporter who got her age wrong on live TV On Monday, broadcast journalist Lauren Hewitt attempted to film a local news report about housing in Norwich.  Somewhat unwisely, she chose to position herself next … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Penetration Testing: A Survival Guide – $34.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 21 March 10:57:04 UTC 2017

Get "Penetration Testing: A Survival Guide" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2017-03-22 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Theresa May tells Vogue why 'gentleman' Donald Trump held her hand

Tuesday 21 March 10:44:50 UTC 2017

Actions speak louder than words. And, when photographs of Theresa May and Donald Trump holding hands emerged just days after Trump's inauguration, people on both sides of the Atlantic weren't sure what to make of it.  SEE ALSO: Illustrator perfectly sums up how Brits feel about Theresa May holding Trump's hand In an interview with Vogue, May has broken her silence … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Special glasses give people superhuman colour vision

Tuesday 21 March 10:40:00 UTC 2017

A pair of spectacles filter light to trick the eyes into seeing colour differently, letting people distinguish between hues that look the same but aren't [Link]

Mashable » Why people are painting their faces green in Russia

Tuesday 21 March 10:31:05 UTC 2017

Alexei Navalny is an anti-corruption blogger who over the years became opposition leader and leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. As such, he's often exposed to intimidation from pro-Kremlin supporters.  However, this time he didn't expect to be doused with a green antiseptic liquid.  SEE ALSO: The Russian Embassy tweeted about U.S. relations and everyone is so lost The incident … [Link]

Mashable » Japan opens cafe with beds for naps, basically a dream come true

Tuesday 21 March 10:23:39 UTC 2017

Japan has once again proved that it is indeed home to all things weird and wonderful. A new nap cafe has opened up in Tokyo's Harajuku district, part of a new collaboration between Nescafe and France Bed to mark World Sleep Day. SEE ALSO: Duvet ponchos are the cosy fashion trend for people who really, really love their bed The cafe, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ongoing academic purge shows Turkey is heading to a dark place

Tuesday 21 March 10:23:34 UTC 2017

Scientists are among hundreds of academics sacked ahead of Turkey's referendum on handing more power to its authoritarian president, says Caghan Kizil [Link]

Mashable » Turtle which needed surgery to remove a bellyful of coins has died

Tuesday 21 March 10:07:15 UTC 2017

The Thai sea turtle that lived in a wishing pond and ate nearly 1,000 coins over the years has died. The 25-year-old turtle, named Omsin (Thai for "bank") was found with an engorged stomach full of coins back in February. She had a reportedly successful seven-hour surgery, but went into a coma later due to complications, the vet who operated on … [Link]

Mashable » Arnold Schwarzenegger slams Donald Trump in 40 second Twitter rant

Tuesday 21 March 10:03:15 UTC 2017

The ongoing feud between Donald Trump and Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn't look like it's going to end anytime soon. On Tuesday morning, everyone's favourite predator-slayer shared a Twitter video directly addressing the president. SEE ALSO: Trump slams Arnold Schwarzenegger in one last parting tweet to end weird 'Apprentice' feud "Oh, Donald — the ratings are in, and you got swamped," says Schwarzenegger … [Link]

Slashdot » New Technology Combines Lip Motion and Passwords For User Authentication

Tuesday 21 March 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: "Scientists from the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have developed a new user authentication system that relies on reading lip motions while the user speaks a password out loud," reports BleepingComputer. Called "lip password" the system combines the best parts of classic password-based systems with the good parts of biometrics. The system relies on the uniqueness … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this woman count money faster than a cash-counting machine

Tuesday 21 March 9:54:37 UTC 2017

This cashier from Shandong, eastern China, has gone viral after demonstrating her counting skills at a training session.  She managed to count 550 notes of different denominations of yuan in 77 seconds, quite a feat considering that cash-counting machines do exist.  She's not the only one who deserves some sort of record, however: check out this 10-year-old video of a … [Link]

Mashable » This emerging country is getting unhappier by the year

Tuesday 21 March 9:46:42 UTC 2017

India is getting unhappier by the year.  It now ranks lowest in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) emerging economies and second-lowest among SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) nations in the happiness index as revealed by the United Nations' World Happiness Report 2017.  SEE ALSO: India is so tired and so overworked The 1.3-billion-strong country ranked 122 … [Link]

Mashable » Bike-sharing companies are flooding the market, but this one insists its bikes are smartest

Tuesday 21 March 9:45:21 UTC 2017

Singapore now has a third bike-sharing company in just a few months. One of China's largest bike-sharing firms, Mobike launched here on Tuesday, adding to the growing list of bike-sharing companies that have mushroomed. SEE ALSO: Ofo, one of China's most aggressive bike-sharing firms, expands globally Like many of its competitors, the bikes are stationless, so users are meant to just … [Link]

Mashable » Indian carriers fight over who has the fastest 4G internet

Tuesday 21 March 8:49:30 UTC 2017

A lot is happening in India’s telecom space. While on one hand, country’s second and third largest telecom operators are joining hands to become the largest local carrier, two other major players are spending much of their time fighting over who has the fastest internet.  And they are dragging a third-party company into their fight.  Reliance Jio, a six-month-old telecom operator … [Link]

Mashable » Crowded city builds a train track running through an apartment block

Tuesday 21 March 8:46:17 UTC 2017

Residents of this apartment block in China have lived with an actual train going through the building for 11 years now. Amazingly, they haven't complained about the noise (if you take state-run media's word for it.) All the same, the building's design seems to work remarkably well in mountainous and dense Chongqing, where builders say it was necessary to have the … [Link]

Mashable » The scents in your body wash, chicken stock and canned drink all come from one company

Tuesday 21 March 7:53:00 UTC 2017

What’s the first thing you do upon waking up? If your answer's brushing your teeth or taking a shower, chances are you're already using a product developed by Givaudan. The Swiss firm is the world's largest player in the flavour and fragrance industries. It develops scents and flavours across food products as well as household items. SEE ALSO: Ben and Jerry's … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube issues proper apology over restricted mode censoring creators

Tuesday 21 March 7:26:07 UTC 2017

YouTube’s controversial "restricted mode" setting may soon be a thing of the past. Following days of backlash over the setting, which many LGBTQ creators realised hides some of their videos, the video giant on Monday night issued an actual apology on its blog. SEE ALSO: YouTube still needs to actually apologize for (and fix) 'restricted mode' "The bottom line is that … [Link]

Slashdot » Norway Plans to Build the World's First Ship Tunnel

Tuesday 21 March 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Norway is planning to build the world's first ship tunnel through the country's Stad peninsula, which is home to harsh weather conditions that often delay shipments and cause dangerous conditions for ship crews. The proposed tunnel would enable ships to travel through the peninsula in safety. New Atlas recently interviewed Stad Ship Tunnel Project Manager Terje Andreassen about the project: … [Link]

Mashable » Viral hashtag uncovers stories of everyday racism people face in Australia

Tuesday 21 March 5:29:04 UTC 2017

Australia’s government will push for changes to its race hate laws, and the internet is far from pleased about it. Conservative politicians and pundits have long pushed for alterations to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, which protects people from acts intended to "offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate" on the basis of race.  SEE ALSO: Comedian shuts down racist audience … [Link]

Mashable » The internet casts 'Trump-Russia: The Movie' so Hollywood doesn't have to

Tuesday 21 March 3:58:58 UTC 2017

There’s a fine line between the current state of American politics and a movie so bad not even Delta would show it.  The House Intelligence Committee's hearing with FBI director James Comey on Monday was easily one of the most surreal moments in American history/CSPAN-3 in recent memory. A presidential campaign under investigation for potentially colluding with a foreign adversary. An … [Link]

Mashable » Being cheeky is infectious for these parrots

Tuesday 21 March 3:40:34 UTC 2017

If you've ever had a kea nibble your car tyre or seen the mountain parrot move a traffic cone for no earthly reason, you'd know — these cheeky birds do things just because they want to. Living in New Zealand's southern alps, keas have been seen rumbling around like kittens, looping in the sky, and did we mention they like to … [Link]

Slashdot » Most Teens Who Abuse Opioids First Got Them From a Doctor

Tuesday 21 March 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Live Science: Most American teenagers who abuse opioid drugs first received the drugs from a doctor, a new study finds. Researchers looked at trends in the use of prescription opioids among U.S. adolescents from 1976 to 2015. They found a strong correlation between teens' taking the drugs for medical reasons and then later … [Link]

Mashable » Man who pleaded guilty to terrorism charges tried to hide data in a cufflink

Tuesday 21 March 3:12:38 UTC 2017

One rule of hiding something is to put it somewhere no one would think to look. In the case of admitted Islamic State member Samata Ullah, that meant hiding data in a cufflink.  SEE ALSO: India's database with biometric details of its billion citizens ignites privacy debate Ullah, from Cardiff in Wales, was charged with six terrorism offenses in the United … [Link]

Mashable » Glimpse into Amazon's futuristic living spheres

Tuesday 21 March 2:51:08 UTC 2017

Amazon is showing off its bizarre plant-filled balls on Instagram.  The company calls them "The Spheres" and they've been in construction around its Seattle headquarters for the past few years.  The Spheres, as seen from 7th Ave, are situated as the centerpiece of Amazon's urban campus. Redevelopment of the Regrade commenced late 2014, with completion of The Spheres scheduled for 2018. … [Link]

Mashable » Adele's visit to the set of an iconic soap opera proves just how adorkable she is

Tuesday 21 March 2:23:14 UTC 2017

Adele is nothing if not full of surprises — especially lately while on tour in Australia. The latest shock? She's a secret hardcore fan of a local soap opera. The English singer paid a visit to the set of Neighbours on Monday, prompting posting a photo of herself in front of one of the TV show's famous houses to Instagram. SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Announces Bixby, Its New Digital Assistant Launching With the Galaxy S8

Tuesday 21 March 2:05:00 UTC 2017

Samsung has taken the wraps off its new digital assistant that will be launching with the upcoming Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones. Called "Bixby," the new assistant will use artificial intelligence to enable users to do everything that is possible to do by touch, but with voice. PhoneDog reports: Samsung is touting three main features of its new assistant. … [Link]

Mashable » Watch this man with dementia light up with joy when he listens to Elvis

Tuesday 21 March 1:38:44 UTC 2017

Elvis is still the King. Especially for John "Sean" O'Malley.  The Australia man lives with dementia and has been staying at Blacktown Hospital in New South Wales. The condition makes him "distressed, angry, and agitated," according to Western Sydney Health. But crank on a bit of "Heartbreak Hotel" and his mood changes, just like that.  "His whole behaviour has changed, … [Link]

Mashable » Nerdy dad uses virtual reality to let daughter ride family cat

Tuesday 21 March 1:36:30 UTC 2017

The same dad who rigged an HTC Vive and Ricoh Theta 360-degree camera to let his daughter explore her dollhouse is at it again. This time, the VR dad has cranked up the tech-meets-cute factor by introducing the family cat.  Strapping the 360-degree camera to the back of the very patient feline, VR dad Toby Newman was able to give … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps will soon be able to find your parked car

Tuesday 21 March 1:26:35 UTC 2017

It’s so easy to forget where you parked your car, especially on a city street or in a huge mall parking lot, but Google Maps is here to save the day. SEE ALSO: Google Maps is getting better at helping you avoid crowds The latest beta version of Google Maps for Android (sorry iOS users!) has a few features that'll remind … [Link]

Slashdot » IBM Unveils Blockchain As a Service Based On Open Source Hyperledger Fabric Technology

Tuesday 21 March 1:25:00 UTC 2017

IBM has unveiled its "Blockchain as a Service," which is based on the open source Hyperledger Fabric, version 1.0 from The Linux Foundation. "IBM Blockchain is a public cloud service that customers can use to build secure blockchain networks," TechCrunch reports, noting that it's "the first ready-for-primetime implementation built using that technology." From the report: Although the blockchain piece is … [Link]

Mashable » This treaty has a massive, $19 trillion upside, but Trump may walk away anyway

Tuesday 21 March 1:21:26 UTC 2017

The United States could soon walk away from a trillion-dollar opportunity if some influential players in the Trump administration have their way. The Paris Climate Agreement may global boost the economy by $19 trillion over the next three decades as countries invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency and zero-emissions transportation, according to a report by two global energy agencies. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Privleged babies can now indulge themselves at their very own day spa

Tuesday 21 March 0:56:34 UTC 2017

Babies are so lucky. First, they get to eat and sleep all day — now this.  Proving that life grows crueller with the passing of time, some extra-privileged babies are being pampered in their very own spas now. And they won't even remember the experience. So unfair.  SEE ALSO: The ridiculous baby monitor that makes parenting even scarier than it already … [Link]

Mashable » The awful missed calls that marred March Madness opening weekend

Tuesday 21 March 0:46:46 UTC 2017

College basketball referees have something of a bad reputation. But then again, sometimes they really earn it.  Our unfortunate latest case in in point: This weekend's second round of March Madness, with seasons, legacies and berths in the Sweet 16 on the line.  SEE ALSO: How Derek Jeter's once-mocked startup became a sports media powerhouse Let's start with Sunday's matchup between … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Does One Freely Use Bitcoin In the Land of the Free?

Tuesday 21 March 0:45:00 UTC 2017

New submitter devrtm writes: It appears that Bitcoin, a currency designed with anonymity in mind, can be effectively used almost anywhere in the world, except in a few countries where it is regulated, and in one country where you can only use it if you give up your privacy. That country is the United States. I have accumulated quite a … [Link]

Mashable » Teen who narrowly avoided being eaten by a crocodile did it all for love

Tuesday 21 March 0:40:20 UTC 2017

Like Meatloaf said, "I would do anything for love, but I won't do that." And by that, he may've just meant swimming with crocodiles. Because that's nuts. Spare a thought for 18-year-old Lee De Paauw, who was reportedly trying to woo his love interest, British tourist Sophie Paterson, according to 9 News, when he got bitten by a crocodile in Queensland, … [Link]

Mashable » Even more brands have joined a boycott against Google over ads on extremist videos

Tuesday 21 March 0:38:20 UTC 2017

Google now has a full-scale advertiser revolt on its hands. A host of British brands and governmental groups pulled their business from the search giant's platform last week after reports showed that ads were surfacing on YouTube videos from terrorists and hate-mongers. Several more joined in over the weekend, including three of the UK's largest banks — HSBC, Royal Bank of … [Link]

Mashable » The U.S. drops in the World Happiness rankings. Trump policies won't cheer us up.

Tuesday 21 March 0:15:52 UTC 2017

The United States keeps getting sadder — and things probably won't get better under the policies of President Donald Trump.  That's one of the conclusions from the latest World Happiness Report released by the United Nations, which has the U.S. dropping a spot to 14th in the world.  SEE ALSO: Girls across the world: This is what 'being a woman' means … [Link]

Slashdot » After Years Waiting For Google Fiber, KC Residents Get Cancellation Emails

Tuesday 21 March 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Some Kansas City residents who have been waiting years for Google Fiber to install service at their homes recently received e-mails canceling their installations, with no word on whether they'll ever get Internet service from the company. KSHB 41 Action News in Kansas City, Missouri, "spoke to several people, living in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weather and climate extremes continue to set new records

Tuesday 21 March 0:01:00 UTC 2017

Last year was bad, but 2017 is shaping to follow suit as carbon levels, temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, says the World Meteorological Organisation [Link]

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