John Gordon Ross

Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » The 5 biggest questions we still have about the Tesla Semi

Friday 17 November 23:49:25 UTC 2017

Tesla finally unveiled its heavy-duty, all-electric Semi truck, and we're impressed. The big rig is the sum of all of the automaker's work in one massive package, featuring design cues from its other vehicles and even borrowing their parts, like the Model 3 motors that power each of its "super single" wheels. Musk claims the Semi will also offer truckers BAMF … [Link]

Mashable » If you're single, get a dog — it could make you live longer

Friday 17 November 23:46:54 UTC 2017

A huge study out of Sweden provides some major fodder for your "pro" column about getting a dog.  Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found that dog owners have better cardiovascular health compared to those without pooches — and live longer. SEE ALSO: This fancy pop-up sushi bar for dogs proves we're now subservient to our pets The research published Friday … [Link]

Mashable » These cars are the Tesla Roadster's competition for the ultimate speed record

Friday 17 November 23:33:24 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » FCC Approves Next-Gen ATSC 3.0 TV Standard

Friday 17 November 23:30:00 UTC 2017

New submitter mikeebbbd writes: "U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the use of new technology that will improve picture quality on mobile phones, tablets and television, but also raises significant privacy concerns by giving advertisers dramatically more data about viewing habits," reports Reuters. ATSC3.0 will apparently make personal data collection and targeted ads possible. New TVs will be necessary, and broadcasters … [Link]

Mashable » 'Take A Knee, My Ass (I Won't Take A Knee)' is a terrible new country song

Friday 17 November 23:26:56 UTC 2017

A country singer whose name no one needs to know has released a song about the NFL #TakeAKnee protests. It's called "Take A Knee, My Ass (I Won't Take a Knee)."  SEE ALSO: #TakeAKnee protests are about police violence, not the military or the Constitution New country music song titled “Take a Knee, My Ass (I Won’t Take a Knee)” takes … [Link]

Mashable » German government tells parents to destroy children's smartwatches

Friday 17 November 23:07:01 UTC 2017

The German government isn't just banning some children's smartwatches — its telling people to "destroy" the gadgets already circulating around the country. On Friday, Germany's telecom regulator the Federal Network Agency announced that a number of these devices, designed for ages 5 to 12, can allow someone to remotely tap into the watch's microphone and clandestinely spy from remote locations (just … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Introduces Dialogflow Enterprise Edition, a Conversational Apps Building Platform

Friday 17 November 22:54:29 UTC 2017

Google has introduced Dialogflow Enterprise Edition (beta), a platform for building voice and text conversational applications. The Enterprise Edition expands on all the benefits of the Standard Edition of Dialogflow providing higher default quotas for greater scalability and flexibility. [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's HomePod Gets Delayed Until 2018

Friday 17 November 22:50:00 UTC 2017

Apple has reportedly delayed the release of its HomePod smart speaker until 2018. In a statement to The Verge, Apple says that it needs more time to work on the device. "We can't wait for people to experience HomePod, Apple's breakthrough wireless speaker for the home, but we need a little more time before it's ready for our customers," an … [Link]

Mashable » Normal day in Russia: Just a dude walking his leopard through a playground

Friday 17 November 22:44:43 UTC 2017

Walking a cat on a leash will get you some looks. Walking a leopard will probably prompt a phone call to the police.  Neighbors are reportedly upset after a man, referred to only as Aleksandr, was spotted walking his pet leopard outside his apartment building in Nizhny Novgorod — a city located in Russia, of course. Directly outside the building … [Link]

Mashable » Ring in the holiday season with this minty fresh new beauty trend

Friday 17 November 22:41:44 UTC 2017

You know squiggle eyebrows, faux freckles, and nose hair extensions, neon eyeliner, wet hair, glitter roots, and lollipop lips did we mention? But do you know the most difficult trend of all?  Makeup experts have now raised the bar on beauty trends, just in time for the holiday season. Apparently, candy canes aren't just for hanging on trees or stuffing into … [Link]

Mashable » You're not alone—sleep paralysis affects a lot of people

Friday 17 November 22:30:52 UTC 2017

Sleep paralysis is a pretty frightening yet common event affecting 7.6% of the general population, 28.3% of students, and 31.9% of psychiatric patients at least once in their life.  A lot of people say it feels like you’re half awake but you’re unable to speak or move, which makes you super frustrated and scared. Also, since you’re half awake, you may … [Link]

Mashable » Subway rat seizes free avocado, because who wouldn't

Friday 17 November 22:20:48 UTC 2017

Instagram user Jessica Edwards caught pizza rat's health-conscious cousin in the act of carrying an avocado around the NYC subway. Read more…More about Instagram, Mashable Video, New York City, Avocado, and Pizza Rat [Link]

Mashable » Get $100 off an iRobot Roomba from Target

Friday 17 November 22:18:16 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. We love robot vacuums. They're helpful, kinda adorable, and the exact right amount of intelligence we want our devices to have. Plus, you can give it a fun name. SEE ALSO: Here's how to get one of those Star Wars vacuums if you don't … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla unveils their latest roadster and it's beautiful

Friday 17 November 22:15:18 UTC 2017

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's newest Roadster and the car is quite impressive. Musk says it's the quickest car in the world, going from 0-60 in less than 2 seconds. Read more…More about Technology, Mashable Video, Tesla, Elon Musk, and Elon Musk [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways you're being condescending at work (without realizing it)

Friday 17 November 22:14:53 UTC 2017

Let’s talk about those colleagues. Do you know the type I’m talking about? The ones who have a knack for climbing up on their high horses while making you feel oh-so-small and unimportant? Nobody likes that condescending team member. But, take a minute to think about this: What if you’re coming off as that patronizing person in your office? Even worse, … [Link]

Mashable » How OnePlus built its latest phone, the OnePlus 5T, so quickly

Friday 17 November 22:12:52 UTC 2017

Is hardware really that hard? OnePlus pointed to the borderline-cliché catchphrase, "Hardware is hard" at its event on Thursday to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 5T. But the company's own product release schedule appears to belie the saying, with the 5T coming a mere five months after its predecessor, the OnePlus 5. However, if you look at OnePlus' ambitious … [Link]

Mashable » Nordstrom is having a massive Fall sale right before Black Friday

Friday 17 November 22:10:39 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Nordstrom's Black Friday deals never disappoint, and this year their price drops on prestige brands are sure to induce some heavy breathing. Check out some of the threads you'll be able to find on sale below. SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2017 deals on clothes … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft and GitHub Team Up To Take Git Virtual File System To MacOS, Linux

Friday 17 November 22:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: One of the more surprising stories of the past year was Microsoft's announcement that it was going to use the Git version control system for Windows development. Microsoft had to modify Git to handle the demands of Windows development but said that it wanted to get these modifications accepted upstream and integrated into the standard Git … [Link]

Mashable » Why does Facebook suddenly have a page for the 'Top 10 goat posts'?

Friday 17 November 22:08:59 UTC 2017

Facebook is working to figure out how to show its users more stuff, especially stuff related to their interests from places that they might not follow.  This is how I stumbled upon the best Facebook page ever: https://www.facebook.com/look/goat OK, that's not technically trueMoshe Isaacian, a friend of one of our reporters, showed it to us, but it is now my favorite … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Adds Developer Features, Including a Push Notification API

Friday 17 November 21:50:04 UTC 2017

In an effort to woo developers to build features for Google Assistant, the search giant's virtual personal assistant offering that competes with Amazon Alexa, Google this week announced a number of new functionality that is available or will be coming to its Google Assistant platform. [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper got a helping hand from Donald Glover with his 'Saturday Night Live' sketches

Friday 17 November 21:42:16 UTC 2017

Chance the Rapper visited The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday to discuss his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live and it involved a surprising collaboration.   While donning his iconic "3" baseball cap, Chance explained that he wrote five different sketches for his first hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. Chance made four previous appearances on the show … [Link]

Mashable » Dril, Twitter's weirdest hero, just got doxxed — and the internet is sad

Friday 17 November 21:40:04 UTC 2017

The internet can be a disturbing, sad place. It takes a special kind of hero to remind us that its darkest corners can also be filled with joy. That hero is @dril, an embodiment of so-called "weird Twitter" who has — like some kind of joke-slinging caped crusader — remained an anonymous beacon of shining light.  Anonymous until yesterday, that is. … [Link]

Mashable » There's a Kickstarter campaign for wireless earbuds that conform to your unique ear shape

Friday 17 November 21:33:59 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Ears are like fingerprints: no two are exactly the same. It's a perennial problem with earbuds—they never fit your ears quite right so they either fall out while you're running around or they start to hurt after wearing them for an extended period of … [Link]

Slashdot » Even New Phones Are No Longer Guaranteed To Have the Latest Version of Android

Friday 17 November 21:30:00 UTC 2017

Vlad Savov, writing for The Verge: The OnePlus 5T and Razer Phone are two fundamentally different devices, which are nonetheless united by one unfortunate downside: both of them are going on sale this month without the latest version of Android on board. OnePlus will tell you that this issue is down to its extremely stringent testing process, while Razer offers … [Link]

Mashable » You get to be funny instead of letting the cards do all the work for you in this new party game

Friday 17 November 21:12:37 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. We all love Cards Against Humanity, but by the 10th round the humor kinda wears off. There are only so many combinations of irreverent words and phrases to choose from and it's more about drawing the funniest cards than making good jokes yourself. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » This isn’t the first time Elon Musk made big promises

Friday 17 November 21:08:55 UTC 2017

He unveiled the Roadster 2 and the Semi Truck — but he made some over-the-top promises. This isn't the first time he's done this. Remember the Tesla Model 3 production, Gigafactory, and Falcon Heavy launch? Let's just hope he's finally worked out the kinks. Read more…More about Space, Mashable Video, Tesla, Electric, and Elon Musk [Link]

Mashable » A Philadelphia grandfather was buried with his beloved cheesesteaks

Friday 17 November 20:59:39 UTC 2017

Philadelphians are fueled by three things: brotherly love, the certainty that whatever year it is currently is going to be the Eagles' year, and a deep passion for cheesesteaks. One local resident loved Philly cheesesteaks so deeply that he asked his family to bury him with them. SEE ALSO: The battle of the spaghetti burritos is not for weak stomachs Before … [Link]

Mashable » The feds are afraid of 21 teens suing on climate. An appeals court wants to know why.

Friday 17 November 20:53:38 UTC 2017

The lawsuit is bold, and few legal observers thought it would get this far. But for the 21 young plaintiffs who are suing the federal government for its failure to protect them — and all of us — from global warming-related harm, it's an open and shut case involving basic constitutional rights.  The case, known as Juliana v. United States, had … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube terminates the massive and super creepy kids channel 'Toy Freaks'

Friday 17 November 20:52:32 UTC 2017

YouTube has terminated the massive channel Toy Freaks in what appears to be a purge of questionable content aimed at kids. With over 8.5 million subscribers, Toy Freaks was one of the largest channels to produce content aimed at children, though many parents found issues with the weird, often creepy, and potentially abusive videos.  The channel featured a father, referred to … [Link]

Slashdot » Windows 8 and Later Fail To Properly Apply ASLR

Friday 17 November 20:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and subsequent Windows 10 variations fail to properly apply ASLR, rendering this crucial Windows security feature useless. The bug appeared when Microsoft changed a registry value in Windows 8 and occurs only in certain ASLR configuration modes. Basically, if users have enabled system-wide ASLR protection turned on, a bug in ASLR's implementation … [Link]

Mashable » NES mod gives the console its own built-in screen and we want it so badly

Friday 17 November 20:31:33 UTC 2017

Turning the NES into a console that can be played on the go would probably make it the best-selling console of the year. Too bad it was made by a modder and not Nintendo. A modder built a laptop-esque version of the NES in 2013 that's been making the rounds again on the internet recently. It looks like the original NES … [Link]

Mashable » Jay-Z calls for criminal justice reform in 'New York Times' op-ed

Friday 17 November 20:22:36 UTC 2017

Disheartened by the treatment of friend and fellow rapper Meek Mill during a recent sentencing, rapper Jay-Z took a hard stance for criminal justice reform in an op-ed published Friday in the New York Times. His piece comes just 10 days after news that Meek, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, will face two to four years in prison due to parole violations. … [Link]

Mashable » The U.S. government is using Thanksgiving to hide its plans to destroy net neutrality

Friday 17 November 20:20:55 UTC 2017

There’s a simple art to releasing bad news — do it when the fewest people are looking.  That's the game plan the U.S. government's media regulator is reportedly following to release its plan to destroy net neutrality rules. The Federal Communications Commission is expected to drop its new plan on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. The rules could be voted on by … [Link]

Mashable » How the Girl Scouts CEO went from rocket scientist to America's biggest champion of girls

Friday 17 November 20:17:10 UTC 2017

There are moments that Sylvia Acevedo, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, just can't forget.  There was the time a college counselor at her high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, scoffed at Acevedo's desire to study engineering. "Girls like you don't go to college," she recalls the counselor saying, in a reference to her Mexican ethnicity.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Meet the dad who built a prosthetic arm for his son

Friday 17 November 20:12:06 UTC 2017

2-year-old Sol had his arm amputated when he was 10 days old. When his father, Ben Ryan, found out his newborn son couldn’t get a functional prosthetic until he was three, he started Ambionics to build one himself. Inspired by the way fluid moves a spider's legs, the prosthetics uses hydraulic technology.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Apple, Kickstarter, Mashable Video, and … [Link]

Slashdot » Y Combinator Cuts Ties With Peter Thiel After Ending Part-Time Partner Program

Friday 17 November 20:12:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Billionaire venture capitalist and Facebook board member Peter Thiel is no longer affiliated with startup accelerator Y Combinator, according to an edited company blog post. Thiel was formerly a part-time partner with the accelerator. BuzzFeed News confirmed his departure with a source familiar with Y Combinator's management structure. Thiel's departure from Y Combinator was … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » ForwardLane Launches Two AI-Driven FinTech APIs

Friday 17 November 20:07:19 UTC 2017

ForwardLane, an AI-driven FinTech startup, has introduced two new APIs: the Personalized Insights API and the Expert Conversation API. Both APIs utilize natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning to provide insights to financial professionals. ForwardLane's machine learning technology enables the delivery of custom insights on a per client basis. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gene drives can beat pests, but we can’t afford any mistakes

Friday 17 November 20:00:47 UTC 2017

Invasive pests could be eliminated by so-called gene drives, but we must make sure they can’t spread beyond our control [Link]

Mashable » Bend light to fit your needs with this flexible and portable rope light

Friday 17 November 19:49:15 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Light is like, kind of important. We don't give it a second thought when it's there, but when it's not and we don't have an extra hand to hold our phone as a flashlight, we're screwed. A Kickstarter project wants to ensure that you'll … [Link]

Mashable » The goofiest 'Star Wars' ship steals the spotlight in 'Battlefront II'

Friday 17 November 19:48:38 UTC 2017

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains plot details from Star Wars Battlefront II. The Cloud Car is having a moment in Star Wars Battlefront II. These goofy-looking atmospheric vehicles first popped up in The Empire Strikes Back, but they've never been a hit. All it takes is a quick glance to see why. SEE ALSO: EA haters started a campaign to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs Can Inspire The Complete Reinvention of an Old Business

Friday 17 November 19:47:35 UTC 2017

First, I want to start off by saying that ProgrammableWeb doesn't often report on partnerships or integrations (when one company announces it’s going to consume the API of another company). I think of it as "inside baseball” (behind the scenes business stuff) and judging by the traffic that we get to such stories, they’re largely a waste of time. Hardly … [Link]

Slashdot » Tim Berners-Lee on the Future of the Web: 'The System is Failing'

Friday 17 November 19:40:00 UTC 2017

Olivia Solon, writing for The Guardian: The inventor of the world wide web always maintained his creation was a reflection of humanity — the good, the bad and the ugly. But Berners-Lee's vision for an "open platform that allows anyone to share information, access opportunities and collaborate across geographical boundaries" has been challenged by increasingly powerful digital gatekeepers whose algorithms … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Blue tits divorce their partners if they turn up late to mate

Friday 17 November 19:15:00 UTC 2017

Blue tits were 5 times less likely to stay faithful if one partner had to wait more than 3 days for the other to arrive [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why setting ‘safe’ limits for environmental damage won’t work

Friday 17 November 19:10:00 UTC 2017

The boundaries set for human impacts on the planet are deeply flawed and only encourage us to keep pushing towards them, warns Stuart Pimm [Link]

Mashable » All the things you forgot you needed for Thanksgiving (for under $15)

Friday 17 November 18:59:04 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Turkey Day is coming. Will you be ready? Whether you're hosting for the first time or are a seasoned turkey pro, prepping for Thanksgiving is stressful. You've picked out the perfect bird, timed out every dish, and have mentally prepared for your sister's nagging. … [Link]

Slashdot » A Hacker 'Hero' Has Been Banned From Cyber Conferences After Decades Of Inappropriate Behavior

Friday 17 November 18:55:00 UTC 2017

Several readers share a report: John Draper, a prankster hero to an early generation of hackers, used his status at cybersecurity conferences to arrange private meetings with teenage fans and a reporter where he touched them inappropriately, multiple men have told BuzzFeed News. The allegations are the latest in what has become in recent weeks an explosion of sexual misconduct … [Link]

Mashable » Order the limited edition PS4 Pro with 'Star Wars Battlefront II'

Friday 17 November 18:52:19 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Star Wars nerds are an obsessive bunch, so even if you have a PS4 already you're gonna want to check this out.  SEE ALSO: The Force is strong with this 'Star Wars' controller Star Wars Battlefront II is here and despite the controversy over … [Link]

Mashable » This Kickstarter project wants to make your workouts feel way shorter

Friday 17 November 18:45:27 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you're a seasoned fitness fan or are just starting on basic workouts, one common frustration is how damn long planking can feel. It's a great core strengthening exercise, but timing yourself can feel like it's taking forever as the seconds seem to go … [Link]

Mashable » The Most Exciting Things You Could (but Shouldn't) Explode in a Microwave

Friday 17 November 18:40:50 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Microwaves, Mashable Reels, Culture, Food, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » Walmart plans to test Tesla's brand new electric semi-truck

Friday 17 November 18:37:31 UTC 2017

Walmart already wants to take Tesla's new semi-truck for a spin. The retail giant told CNBC on Friday that it's “excited to be among the first” to test the new vehicle, which was announced for the first time on Thursday night. "We believe we can learn how this technology performs within our supply chain, as well as how it could help … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Common condition endometriosis reprograms brain for depression

Friday 17 November 18:31:00 UTC 2017

Endometriosis causes symptoms of mental health problems in mice, and the one in ten women who have the condition are more likely to have depression or anxiety [Link]

Mashable » Buy one Google Pixel 2 and get the second 50% off at Verizon starting Nov. 17

Friday 17 November 18:26:56 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. With Black Friday slowly encroaching, it might be a good idea to find sales now instead of swimming through people the day of. In which case, Verizon already has a sweet deal on their Google Pixel phones starting Nov. 17. You can pick up … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watch humanoid Boston Dynamics robot do box jumps and back flips

Friday 17 November 18:20:00 UTC 2017

The ability to jump and flip is a step change for humanoid robots, but if you're worried about the robot uprising, have a look at what happens when a robot tries to open a door [Link]

Mashable » Justice League Bluetooth trackers are the heroes your absent mind needs

Friday 17 November 18:15:14 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You may not have grown up to become Batman or Wonder Woman like you always dreamed of, but you can keep track of your items in super heroic fashion with the Foundmi Justice League Bluetooth Trackers. SEE ALSO: Nendoroids are way cuter than Funko … [Link]

Slashdot » Proprietary Software is the Driver of Unprecedented Surveillance: Richard Stallman

Friday 17 November 18:11:00 UTC 2017

From a wide-ranging interview of Richard Stallman, president of the Free Software Foundation, programming legend and recipient of at least 15 honorary doctorates and professorships: "The reason that we are subject now to more surveillance than there was in the Soviet Union is that digital technology made it possible," he says. "And the first disaster of digital technology was proprietary … [Link]

Mashable » Man documented his bizarre attempt to consume 82 Chick-fil-A nuggets on Twitter

Friday 17 November 18:09:21 UTC 2017

The thought of consuming 82 nuggets when you’re a kid seems like a dream. It would be like a gift bestowed upon you from above. But now that you’re older, that gift might seem like an impending stomach ache and sad arteries filled with trans fats. One man didn't care that he's not a kid anymore, and wanted to make the … [Link]

Mashable » Stitch Fix's IPO was… fine. It was fine.

Friday 17 November 18:02:47 UTC 2017

Stitch Fix debuted on the stock market on Friday, and while things didn't go quite as well as expected, they still went pretty smoothly.  The clothing and personal styling subscription service raised $120 million in its initial public offering—making the transition from venture-funded startup to publicly traded on Wall Street—with an opening price of $16.90 a share. In its filing with … [Link]

Mashable » A favorite pair of Bluetooth buds is back at it's lowest price ever—just $23.95

Friday 17 November 17:58:51 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Let’s start with the good news first: one of our favorite pairs of Mashable Shop earbuds are back. And now, for the even better news: they’re at their lowest price ever. Not all Bluetooth earbuds are created equal — sometimes, you end up sacrificing … [Link]

Mashable » Jumpstart a data science career with this pay-what-you-want ebook bundle

Friday 17 November 17:44:37 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You can think of a data scientist as a modern version of one of those old-fashioned prospectors, sifting through a company's mounds of excess dirt and gravel (big data) to find some gems (trends and patterns in said big data). Unlike old-fashioned prospectors of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tesla’s electric trucks are great but they won’t save the planet

Friday 17 November 17:38:00 UTC 2017

The electric trucks being unveiled by Tesla and co will speed the transition from fossil fuels. But to cut transport emissions, we must curb road freight too [Link]

Mashable » Jeffrey Tambor accused of sexual harassment by a star of Amazon's 'Transparent'

Friday 17 November 17:31:25 UTC 2017

Transparent star Trace Lysette has accused co-star Jeffrey Tambor of sexual harassment, saying Tambor has long made "sexual advances" toward her, and one time "got physical." Announcing the allegations in a tweet, Lysette became the second person associated with Transparent to allege sexual harassment against Tambor. SEE ALSO: Amazon investigating Jeffrey Tambor over sexual harassment allegation In a statement posted to … [Link]

Mashable » These communities for the homeless were designed by students

Friday 17 November 17:31:20 UTC 2017

Homes for Hope was created by USC School of Architecture students during the Fall 2016 semester. The course, called The Homeless Studio, was funded by the Martin Architecture and Design Workshop (MADWORKSHOP) and led by MADWORKSHOP director Sofia Borges and board member R. Scott Mitchell.   The founders of MADWORKSHOP, David and Mary Martin, wanted to empower students to do something … [Link]

Mashable » Is anyone happy about Trump's administration reversing the ban on elephant trophies?

Friday 17 November 17:27:37 UTC 2017

The Trump administration's ban reversal on elephant trophies has sparked outrage and disappointment across social media.  It being lifted will give hunters the right to bring trophies of elephants they killed in Zimbabwe and Zambia back to the U.S. The ban was implemented by Obama administration in 2014.  SEE ALSO: Trump administration says hunters can bring African elephant trophies into the … [Link]

Slashdot » MoviePass Reveals Annual Subscription For $6.95 a Month

Friday 17 November 17:26:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: MoviePass seemed like the deal of the century: $10 a month to see one movie a day at the theaters? No contest. But in the three months since the start-up company seeking to disrupt the theater market with a Netflix-like service launched its new business model, MoviePass has been plagued by technical hiccups, backed-up … [Link]

Mashable » This Twitter thread explains how Cheesecake Factory became the weirdest restaurant on earth

Friday 17 November 17:23:08 UTC 2017

If you've ever stepped inside a Cheesecake Factory — a restaurant chain found in America's malls, shopping centers, and suburban landscapes that looks like a pop-up palace built by someone playing Sid Meier's Civilization wrong — you've probably wondered, "How does this exist?" Well, this Twitter thread has your answer. SEE ALSO: As mayor, it is my honor to announce that … [Link]

Mashable » Rejoice because Facebook is finally getting rid of third-party app invites

Friday 17 November 17:13:24 UTC 2017

Facebook may still have the huge problem involving the scourge of fake news to deal with, but its gone and done something that will decrease your Facebook rage — just a smidge — by removing third-party app invites. SEE ALSO: One of Facebook's most popular pages was mysteriously shut down for a few hours That's right, no longer will you roll … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, Cards Against Humanity can't stop Trump's wall

Friday 17 November 17:08:57 UTC 2017

As much as we may want to believe it, a card game company probably can't save our country. This week, owners of the irreverent (and kind of obnoxious, imo) Cards Against Humanity game unveiled their annual PR stunt and it has higher aspirations than last year's pointless hole. As part of the Cards Against Humanity Saves America campaign, it announced the … [Link]

Mashable » Black Friday 2017 deals on clothes and shoes from Nordstrom, ASOS, Target, J.Crew, and more

Friday 17 November 17:05:24 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It's the most wonderful time of the year: Black Friday season, or as we like to call it, Treat Yo' Self season.  Clothing deals are pouring in that'll make you the best dressed guest at the holiday party (or the best dressed cousin at … [Link]

Mashable » Apple delays HomePod release until 2018

Friday 17 November 16:59:32 UTC 2017

Looks like Apple lovers are going to have to wait a little longer for smart, room-filling sound. Apple announced on Friday it will delay the release of the HomePod, a smart speaker set to directly compete with the Amazon Echo, until early 2018. SEE ALSO: Apple HomePod first listen: This is what a $349 speaker sounds like “We can’t wait for … [Link]

Slashdot » Volkswagen To Spend Over $40 Billion on Electric and Self-Driving Cars

Friday 17 November 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Volkswagen plans to spend more than 34 billion euros ($40 billion) over the next five years on developing electric cars, autonomous driving and other new technologies, it said on Friday. "With the planning round now approved, we are laying the foundation for making Volkswagen the world's number one player in electric mobility by 2025," Chief Executive Matthias Mueller said in … [Link]

Mashable » Women's basketball team says 'no thanks' to Trump's White House invitation

Friday 17 November 16:42:19 UTC 2017

Too little too late, Trump. The South Carolina women's basketball team, which won its first NCAA national championship this April, has declined President Trump's invitation to visit the White House, according to Bleacher Report. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump begins feud with Steph Curry, reaches new level of petty The White House invited numerous college championship teams to an event on Friday. … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter gives neo-Nazis, racists Dec. 18 deadline—and could then kick them out entirely

Friday 17 November 16:33:59 UTC 2017

Twitter is cracking down on hate speech and not just by looking at its own site.  In what amounts to a major shift in Twitter policy, the company announced on Friday that it will be monitoring user's behavior "on and off the platform" and will suspend a user's account if they affiliate with violent organizations, according to an update to Twitter's … [Link]

Mashable » SNES Classic outsells PS4 and Xbox One for the second month in a row

Friday 17 November 16:30:51 UTC 2017

Despite its lack of availability, the SNES Classic outsold both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for the second month in a row. Nintendo announced Thursday that for the month of October, the Nintendo Switch took the no. 1 spot for console sales in the U.S. and the SNES Classic took second place, according to the market research company NPD Group. … [Link]

Mashable » Pentagon accidentally retweets call for Trump's resignation

Friday 17 November 16:28:37 UTC 2017

For a few perplexing moments, the world was under the impression that the Pentagon seriously wanted Donald Trump to resign from his presidency. The official Twitter account for the U.S. Department of Defense briefly joined The Resistance on Thursday, retweeting someone straight up calling for Donald Trump to resign. TBH, with all 2017's thrown at us, it was only a bit … [Link]

Mashable » What Does Your Home Screen Say About You?

Friday 17 November 16:19:21 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Mashable Reels, Tech, Consumer Tech, and Iphone [Link]

Mashable » The Navy drew a giant dick in the sky

Friday 17 November 16:10:56 UTC 2017

Every once in a while you may look up at the sky and see a plane, a blimp, clouds — nothing out of the ordinary. But if you were in the Omak, Washington area around Nov. 16, you might've seen a sky drawing of a good old penis.  SEE ALSO: Forget elevators, you can cycle up skyscrapers with this new design … [Link]

Slashdot » Germany Bans Children's Smartwatches

Friday 17 November 16:02:00 UTC 2017

A German regulator has banned the sale of smartwatches aimed at children, describing them as spying devices. From a report: It had previously banned an internet-connected doll called, My Friend Cayla, for similar reasons. Telecoms regulator the Federal Network Agency urged parents who had such watches to destroy them. One expert said the decision could be a "game-changer" for internet-connected … [Link]

Mashable » Hopper from 'Stranger Things' is beefing up to play Hellboy

Friday 17 November 15:58:39 UTC 2017

‘Stranger Things’ daddy David Harbour is hitting the gym to beef up for the role of Hellboy. Training with celeb trainer Don Saladino, Harbour put in hours at the gym weightlifting, doing cardio, and cross training. Read more…More about Celebrities, Mashable Video, Fitness, Hot, and Celebrity [Link]

Mashable » This hyperloop-inspired highway hopes to end traffic

Friday 17 November 15:55:21 UTC 2017

Denver is teaming up with Arrivo to bring a super-urban network that promises to connect every part of Denver in less than twenty minutes. Read more…More about Transportation, Mashable Video, Traffic Jam, Traffic, and Urban Transport [Link]

Mashable » This NASA simulation of aerosols reveals a lot about the recent hurricanes

Friday 17 November 15:54:16 UTC 2017

NASA has tracked aerosols carried on winds and created an enlightening simulation of currents in the atmosphere. Read more…More about Nasa, Mashable Video, Weather, Hurricane, and Weather Forecasting [Link]

Mashable » Boston Dynamics robot can now nail a backflip and land steadily on its feet

Friday 17 November 15:53:41 UTC 2017

The humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics that was once beat up by a jerk human and later stumbled on stage during an important presentation is now jumping and flipping like it's nothing. Atlas just nailed a backflip during an epic parkour routine. Is this a proof that we will soon end up having Robot Olympics? Read more…More about Olympics, Robots, Mashable … [Link]

Mashable » Just when you thought breakfast couldn't get any better, someone creates egg art

Friday 17 November 15:43:16 UTC 2017

Attention all lovers of brunch: It's time to gather 'round because the internet has cracked, whipped, and scrambled something pretty egg-citing.  Whether you enjoy french toast, a bowl of grits, or just prefer avocado on toast, nothing completes an a.m. meal more than a side of warm eggs.  And now, breakfast has been taken to the next level, thanks to the … [Link]

Mashable » Pick up this best-selling travel mug because winter is coming

Friday 17 November 15:36:46 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Venturing outside during some nippy weather will be made so much better with this best-selling stainless steel travel mug, especially since its 55% off. The Atlin Tumbler is about 7 inches high and can hold 30oz of liquid, but still manages to fit in … [Link]

Slashdot » iOS 11 'Is Still Just Buggy as Hell'

Friday 17 November 15:25:00 UTC 2017

It is becoming increasingly apparent that iOS 11, the current generation of Apple's mobile operating system, is riddled with more issues than any previous iOS version in the recent years. Two months ago, in a review, titled, "iOS 11 Sucks", a reporter at the publication wrote: I'm using iOS 11 right now, and it makes me want to stab my … [Link]

Mashable » Dear Prince William, this is why anonymity online is important

Friday 17 November 15:24:45 UTC 2017

In unveiling a "national action plan" to tackle cyberbullying, Prince William reflected on the need to take responsibility for our actions online, calling anonymity online "really, really dangerous." SEE ALSO: Prince William says online anonymity is 'really, really dangerous' in deeply moving video The debate around anonymity is as old as the internet — we could even call it its original … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert grills Ben Affleck on sexual misconduct allegations

Friday 17 November 15:21:30 UTC 2017

Ben Affleck appeared on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert to promote the film Justice League, where Colbert directly asked Affleck about the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein – and about a few allegations against Affleck himself. "What I was accused of by a woman was of touching her breast while giving her a hug," Affleck said, referring to Hilarie Burton's … [Link]

Mashable » The Justin Bieber/Selena Gomez reunion is really happening

Friday 17 November 15:17:14 UTC 2017

After weeks of smoothie dates, romantic bike rides, and sweaty hockey jerseys, we seem to finally have an answer regarding whatever's going on between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Per a photo of the pair at one of Bieber's recent hockey games, it seems that Jelena is very much back on. The Heart Wants What It Wants: Selena Gomez and Justin … [Link]

Mashable » Starting Nov. 17, buy a smartphone at Verizon and get the second one 50% off

Friday 17 November 15:16:04 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're looking to avoid the Black Friday lines and take advantage on some deals, then Verizon's got you covered. Starting today, you can pick one Verizon device and get a second one for 50% off. Select devices include the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, … [Link]

Mashable » This is how much you can make working in cybersecurity

Friday 17 November 15:15:00 UTC 2017

We spoke with Dr. Ed Amoroso, the CEO of TAG Cyber, about just how much money you can expect to make in the cybersecurity field. Turns out, salary fluctuates between sectors and cities. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Cybersecurity, Hacking, Money, and Mashable Video [Link]

Mashable » One of Facebook's most popular pages was mysteriously shut down for a few hours

Friday 17 November 15:06:37 UTC 2017

The popular Facebook Page for Unilad with 34 million "likes" disappeared from the social network on Friday, suggesting that Facebook blocked the page. It was back up around 10:10 a.m. ET. The temporary shutdown caused panic among the publisher community, reminding them that they operate at the whims of Facebook. Unilad's 34 million "likes" were acquired over the past six years. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Justice League' pays tribute to David Bowie and Prince in an unexpected way

Friday 17 November 15:04:52 UTC 2017

Turns out Superman isn't the only dear departed alien in the DC cinematic universe. Justice League confirms what we long suspected – that David Bowie and Prince were aliens, too. SEE ALSO: 'Justice League' is like a chocolate chip cookie with cockroach chunks Much of Justice League revolves around the world's collective grief over the death of Superman. It's evident in … [Link]

Mashable » This sleep disorder will paralyze you and make you see ghosts

Friday 17 November 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Sleep paralysis is a pretty frightening yet common event affecting 7.6% of the general population, 28.3% of students, and 31.9% of psychiatric patients at least once in their life. A lot of people say it feels like you’re half awake but you’re unable to speak or move, which makes you super frustrated and scared. Also, since you’re half awake, you … [Link]

Mashable » This Instagrammer mashed up 'Stranger Things' and 'X-Men' characters

Friday 17 November 14:49:05 UTC 2017

Graphic Designer Bosslogic is the master behind these epic mash-ups. It all began when Eleven reminded him of Phoenix from X-Men. Each of these illustrations took around 4 hours to complete.  Read more…More about Movies, Instagram, Kids, Marvel, and Will [Link]

Slashdot » Why is this Company Tracking Where You Are on Thanksgiving?

Friday 17 November 14:45:00 UTC 2017

Earlier this week, several publications published a holiday-themed data study about how families that voted for opposite parties spent less time together on Thanksgiving, especially in areas that saw heavy political advertising. The data came from a company called SafeGraph that supplied publications with 17 trillion location markets for 10 million smartphones. A report looks at the bigger picture: The … [Link]

Mashable » Want to make music on Spotify? A new acquisition could make it possible.

Friday 17 November 14:23:14 UTC 2017

Spotify has become the biggest music streaming service in the world by letting you listen to any song, anywhere, any time. Now, it wants you to get in on the fun. Spotify has acquired online music creation platform Soundtrap, which allows people to make and record songs from any device, using a variety of tools.  Spotify announced the acquisition in a … [Link]

Mashable » The Russian protest artists that will inspire you to #resist

Friday 17 November 14:06:00 UTC 2017

A provocative new exhibition in London is here to show the world that Russian protest art goes beyond the well-known colourful feminism of Pussy Riot.  Pussy Riot's explosive "Punk Prayer" performance in an Orthodox church catapulted them into the international headlines in 2012. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alyokhina and Yekaterina Samutsevich were sentenced to two years in prison for that performance, and … [Link]

Slashdot » Silicon Valley Thinks It Invented Roommates. They Call It 'Co-living'

Friday 17 November 14:01:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Have you heard of this cool new trend called co-living? It's a bit like co-working, except instead of sharing an office with a bunch of randoms you share a home with a bunch of randoms. Oh, you might be thinking, is it like ye olde concept of "roommates"? Why, yes. Yes it is. As … [Link]

Mashable » The super popular 'Overwatch' hoodies from Jinx are coming back, with new ones in 2018

Friday 17 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Great news, Blizzard fans: The so-hot-it-crashed-the-website-all-d~ "Ultimate" Overwatch hoodies from Jinx are coming back, and a second wave is coming in 2018. Starting Nov. 20, the first wave of character-specific Overwatch hoodies from Jinx — covering D.Va, Lúcio, Genji, Roadhog, Zarya, Reinhardt, and Widowmaker — will be available once more via the fashion retailer's official website. You'll be able to find … [Link]

Mashable » Trump drinking water turned into a Photoshop battle real quick

Friday 17 November 13:10:06 UTC 2017

How else are we meant to react to political discourse if not with jovial image editing? SEE ALSO: Patrick Stewart happily picking apples is ripe for a Photoshop battle Upon his return from Asia, President Donald Trump gave a speech summing up his accomplishments on the trip. During this speech he took a swig from a bottle of water. Let battle … [Link]

Mashable » This local council just won social media with its gritter naming competition

Friday 17 November 13:05:29 UTC 2017

For a while, Britain experienced the Boaty McBoatface phenomenon — public institutions asking citizens to name boats/gritters/vehicles and getting swamped by a whole lot of ridiculously inappropriate names.  SEE ALSO: Public road gritter naming contest winner will make wordplay enthusiasts proud Now local authorities are starting to wise up and they're preemptively hijacking any attempt to sabotage the vehicle-christening.  When asking … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Is Rethinking the Rest Stop For California Road Trips

Friday 17 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: In-N-Out Burgers has some new competition for attracting drivers on two heavily traveled stretches of California freeways that help link Los Angeles to Las Vegas and San Francisco: Tesla's biggest Supercharger stations yet. The charging stations in Kettleman City, off Interstate 5, and Baker, near Interstate 15, each have 40 stalls, making … [Link]

Mashable » Children's book illustrator accuses John Lewis of ripping off 'Mr Underbed' for Christmas ad

Friday 17 November 11:51:09 UTC 2017

Another year, another controversy around the John Lewis Christmas ad.  SEE ALSO: The John Lewis Christmas advert tells a cute story about a little boy and his imagination A well-known children's books illustrator has accused the British department store of ripping off one of his works for the annual, long-awaited season ad.  Chris Riddell, who is also a political cartoonist for … [Link]

Mashable » The trailer for John Krasinski's 'A Quiet Place' is out and it is seriously spooky

Friday 17 November 11:30:38 UTC 2017

Well that's your nightmares for next year sorted. SEE ALSO: 'Rampage' trailer: Finally, a movie in which Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the puny one John Krasinski's new horror film A Quiet Place now has an official trailer and it is creepily quiet. Not much is known about the plot of the film, it's all pretty hush-hush, but Krasinski and … [Link]

Slashdot » Stanford Trains AI To Diagnose Pneumonia Better Than a Radiologist In Just Two Months

Friday 17 November 11:30:00 UTC 2017

A new paper from Stanford University reveals how artificial intelligence algorithms can be quickly trained to diagnose pneumonia better than a radiologist. "Using 100,000 x-ray images released by the National Institutes of Health on Sept. 27, the research published Nov. 14 (without peer review) on the website ArXiv claims its AI can detect pneumonia from x-rays with similar accuracy to … [Link]

Mashable » Kevin Spacey mural in Manchester to be removed after allegations of sexual harassment

Friday 17 November 11:08:00 UTC 2017

The backlash against Kevin Spacey is reaching major proportions.  SEE ALSO: Another actor accuses Kevin Spacey of sexual harassment A massive mural of the Hollywood actor, created in 2015 in Manchester by well-known street artist Akse, will be removed following allegations of sexual harassment in the U.S. and the UK, the artist confirmed to the Manchester Evening News.  The owner of … [Link]

Mashable » Bear Grylls shows you how to make fire with a packet of gum, a battery and some fluff

Friday 17 November 11:05:01 UTC 2017

In case of shark attack he recommends you swim towards the shark, but just hear him out. SEE ALSO: Marshawn Lynch and Bear Grylls: The survivalist bromance we never knew we needed Bear Grylls was a guest on This Morning on Thursday and showed hosts Philip and Holly how to make fire from a pack of chewing gum, a battery … [Link]

Mashable » Kimmel put Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 'Justice League' and she out-heroes everybody

Friday 17 November 10:12:18 UTC 2017

Move over Batman, time for an actual hero. SEE ALSO: You need to watch Larry David's outtakes from Jimmy Kimmel's 'Mean Tweets' Jimmy Kimmel is looking forward to Justice League, but he made a slight improvement to the trailer.  He added Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the superhero lineup.  Now it's clear why she has such a rigorous … [Link]

Mashable » Unsending your texts is finally coming to Line, one of Asia's top messenger apps

Friday 17 November 10:05:21 UTC 2017

Finally, you can unsend that embarrassing text on Line messenger. The app, which is hugely popular in Japan and Thailand, will start allowing users to retract messages that they've sent to friends, reports SoraNews24. The feature will be available in about two weeks' time, in December, and comes about a month after competitor, WhatsApp, announced a similar feature. SEE ALSO: First … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Unveils 500-Mile Range Semi Truck, 620-Mile Range Roadster 2.0

Friday 17 November 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Rei writes: During a live reveal on Thursday, Tesla unveiled its new electric Class 8 Heavy Duty vehicle. As most people familiar with Tesla products would expect, the day cab truck features staggeringly fast acceleration for a vehicle of its size. It can accelerate 0-60 in 5 seconds without a trailer and 20 seconds with a 40-ton gross weight while … [Link]

Mashable » China hasn't forgiven Katy Perry yet, so she won't be able to play the Victoria's Secret show

Friday 17 November 9:56:22 UTC 2017

It seems China hasn't quite forgiven Katy Perry yet. The singer has been reportedly denied a visa to China, ruining plans to perform at the Victoria's Secret fashion show at the end of the month.  SEE ALSO: Katy Perry's $9.5-million mansion will make you roar Perry was originally slated to perform in Shanghai, according to a report by Page Six. The … [Link]

New Scientist – News » We may know why Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is red instead of white

Friday 17 November 9:22:38 UTC 2017

The gases in Jupiter's atmosphere should form white clouds, so why do they look red? Two teams have found different recipes for the red in the Great Red Spot [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weak links in US power grid vulnerable in event of catastrophe

Friday 17 November 9:22:37 UTC 2017

Largest study of 'cascading failures' finds that only a small subset of North America's power grid is at risk from domino-like electrical failure [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gene drives can beat pests, but we can’t afford any mistakes

Friday 17 November 9:22:36 UTC 2017

Invasive pests could be eliminated by so-called gene drives, but we must make sure they can’t spread beyond our control [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dark matter may be the source of antimatter streaming past Earth

Friday 17 November 9:22:35 UTC 2017

Two nearby powerful pulsars aren’t responsible for the stream of antimatter positrons snaking past Earth, so dark matter might be behind it after all [Link]

New Scientist – News » Trump to let Americans import ivory and hunting trophies again

Friday 17 November 9:22:34 UTC 2017

Donald Trump's administration is reversing a ban on the imports of elephant trophies—including ivory—from Zimbabwe and Zambia [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why we should celebrate Scotland’s minimum alcohol price plan

Friday 17 November 9:22:33 UTC 2017

Death and ill health will be averted now Scotland's pioneering minimum alcohol policy has finally cleared legal hurdles, say John Holmes and Petra Meier [Link]

New Scientist – News » What’s the best way to scare an elephant? Use an AI scarecrow

Friday 17 November 9:22:32 UTC 2017

Elephants cause a lot of damage, but like other smart animals, they're too smart to scare away. An AI scarecrow that adapts its tactics for continuous scaring could be the answer [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why a female fly will ruin your drink, but a male is fine

Friday 17 November 9:22:31 UTC 2017

We’re able to sense even tiny quantities of a female fruit fly pheromone, meaning one can ruin your wine no matter how quickly you remove it from your glass [Link]

Mashable » That viral Chinese library has turned out to be a bit of a sham

Friday 17 November 8:01:30 UTC 2017

The futuristic library that went viral has been exposed for being a lot less than it seemed in pictures. The Binhai Library in Tianjin, China, has been making the rounds on social media for its incredible white floor to ceiling bookshelves, and all-around gorgeous interior design.  SEE ALSO: This train carriage was transformed into an audiobook library and it's magical It's … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's oldest human remains at 40,000 years old have returned home

Friday 17 November 7:17:54 UTC 2017

Australia’s oldest human remains have been returned to their ancestral home. "Mungo Man," who died more than 40,000 years ago, has been determined as the first known Australian, more evidence (if you somehow needed more) that Australia has been — and always will be — Aboriginal land. SEE ALSO: Tourists will no longer be able to climb Australia's Uluru in 2019 … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Will Stop Letting Sites Use AMP Format To Bait and Switch Readers

Friday 17 November 7:00:00 UTC 2017

"Google today announced a forthcoming update to its Accelerated Mobile Pages, or AMP, web format that aims to discourage website owners from misusing the service," reports The Verge. "The company says that, starting in February 2018, AMP pages must contain content nearly identical to that of the standard page they're replicating." From the report: Currently, because AMP pages load faster … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla's new 'Megachargers' will give its Semis power for 400 miles in 30 minutes

Friday 17 November 6:52:47 UTC 2017

Tesla’s new Semi trucks are slated to boast a range of up to 500 miles per charge — but powering up those batteries will still be important to the truckers who have to drive long routes.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk shocks with new Tesla Roadster The automaker will introduce an entirely new kind of charging station for its new big rigs: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why a female fly will ruin your drink, but a male is fine

Friday 17 November 5:52:12 UTC 2017

We’re able to sense even tiny quantities of a female fruit fly pheromone, meaning one can ruin your wine no matter how quickly you remove it from your glass [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk says Tesla Semi trucks are BAMFs

Friday 17 November 5:47:29 UTC 2017

Elon Musk says Tesla's new Semi trucks are BAMFs. Yes, for those of you at home, that's the widely known acronym for "Bad Ass Mother F***er." Musk playfully threw out the acronym as a "scientific term" Tesla's development team used as they designed the new big rigs. The name sounds ridiculous — but the specs, if they wind up being legit, … [Link]

Mashable » Trump tweeted about that Al Franken photo and it didn't go well

Friday 17 November 5:18:45 UTC 2017

People in glass houses, huh? President Donald Trump came under fire for a tweet slamming Sen. Al Franken, who's facing allegations of sexual misconduct from news anchor Leeann Tweeden, who said Franken kissed her without consent and groped her while she was asleep in 2006. I’ve decided it’s time to tell my story#MeToohttps://t.co/TqTgfvzkZg — Leeann Tweeden (@LeeannTweeden) November 16, 2017 SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk shocks with new Tesla Roadster

Friday 17 November 5:16:48 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ unveils all new Roadster ","sources":[{"~ More about Tesla, Elon Musk, Roadster, Tech, and Transportation [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand's prime minister delivered a sick burn to Donald Trump

Friday 17 November 4:40:49 UTC 2017

New Zealand's new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has really hit the ground running.  Although the PM started her term with the tragic loss of her internet-beloved cat, Paddles, things are comin' up Milhouse after an apparent little dig at U.S. President Donald Trump. In an interview with New Zealand news site Newsroom, Ardern, who was elected in October, recapped her recent … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla unveils its monster Tesla Semi truck and lets us step inside

Friday 17 November 4:31:05 UTC 2017

Elon Musk has a plan to reinvent trucking, and it will ride on the sizable back of the new Tesla Semi. The all-electric truck, which Musk unveiled Wednesday night in a Hawthorne Municipal Airport Parking lot (adjacent to his SpaceX headquarters) just outside Los Angeles and has a remarkable 500-mile range, may be most notable for what it doesn't include. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Pringles releases an entire Thanksgiving dinner made out of chips

Friday 17 November 3:58:19 UTC 2017

Pringles are technically made out of potatoes, so the chips' place on the Thanksgiving table is welcome, right? Right? The company has released a new limited-edition Thanksgiving Dinner-flavored kit, which looks a lot like a TV dinner. Inside, there are eight new flavors based on Thanksgiving dinner staples: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Creamed Corn, Green Bean Casserole, Mac … [Link]

Slashdot » Detroit's Marginalized Communities Are Building Their Own Internet

Friday 17 November 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Motherboard has a report that discusses how some of Detroit's communities are building their own internet to help close the gap between the roughly 60 percent of Detroiters who have internet and 40 percent who don't. From the report: "[Diana Nucera, director of the Detroit Community Technology Project] is part of a growing cohort of Detroiters … [Link]

Mashable » The world's largest urban vineyard will be 'crowd-planted' across a whole city

Friday 17 November 3:22:07 UTC 2017

Vineyards usually sit happily on country hillsides, way out of the city smog, but you'll find a few urban wineries around the world, from Clos Montmartre in Paris to D’Augustine Vineyard in Los Angeles. A new project in Sydney aims to take that concept even further by creating the world's largest urban vineyard by "crowd-planting" vines across the city. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Wars Battlefront II' shoots down in-game purchases right before release day

Friday 17 November 2:55:29 UTC 2017

Like the Death Star, EA's loot box disaster loomed over the release of Star Wars Battlefront II.  Now, the day before the game's release, it looks like the rebels have won … for now. EA removed "crystals" — which cost IRL cash — from the game on Thursday after fans revolted.  SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' devs had a whole bunch of … [Link]

Mashable » Pro surfer Mick Fanning even looks like a champion riding an inflatable crocodile

Friday 17 November 2:05:33 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ pros deserve a day off every now and then.","image":&quot~ surfer Mick Fanning even looks like a champion riding an inflatable crocodile","sources"~ More about Watercooler, Surfing, Wakeboard, Culture, and Sports [Link]

Slashdot » Report Claims That 18 Nation's Elections Were Impacted By Social Engineering Last Year

Friday 17 November 2:05:00 UTC 2017

sqorbit writes: Independent watchdog group Freedom House released a report that claims that 18 nation's elections were "hacked." Of the 65 countries that Freedom House monitors, 30 appear to be using social media in order to affect elections by attempting to control online discussions. The report covers fake news posts, paid online opinion writers and trolling tactics. Other items in … [Link]

Mashable » 'Justice League' has two end credits scenes. Here's what they are and what they mean

Friday 17 November 2:00:00 UTC 2017

Spoiler alert: This post contains major spoilers for Justice League.  As far as superhero movies go, Justice League runs a very reasonable length. But it makes use of all of its 119 minutes, squeezing in not one but two extra scenes in the credits.  One is a fun little moment between two characters, while the other teases something far more … [Link]

Mashable » Boston Dynamics robot is ready to get backflipping revenge on tormentors

Friday 17 November 1:55:22 UTC 2017

Atlas has been working on its moves.  The humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics that was once beat up by a jerk human and later stumbled on stage during an important presentation is now jumping and flipping like it's nothing. With its slick new moves, Atlas may just be plotting its revenge for that ill-conceived abuse from its handler last year.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Bluetooth Hack Affects 20 Million Amazon Echo, Google Home Devices

Friday 17 November 1:25:00 UTC 2017

In September, security researchers discovered eight vulnerabilities — codenamed collectively as BlueBorne — in the Bluetooth implementations used by over 5.3 billion devices. We have now learned that an estimated 20 million Amazon Echo and Google Home devices are also vulnerable to attacks leveraging the BlueBorne vulnerabilities. The Hacker News reports: Amazon Echo is affected by the following two vulnerabilities: … [Link]

Mashable » Here are a few tips and tricks on winning an arm wrestling battle that may or may not work

Friday 17 November 1:00:00 UTC 2017

Derrick teaches himself the sport of armwrestling, and uses what he learns on his coworkers. It doesn't end well. Subscribe to Watercooler for more videos like this. Read more…More about Watercooler, Endurance, Wrestling, Flexibility, and In A Day [Link]

Slashdot » Virgin Hyperloop One Eyes India For Possible High-Speed Routes

Friday 17 November 0:45:00 UTC 2017

India is officially being added to the list of nations that have expressed interest in near-supersonic, tube-based travel. Virgin Hyperloop One "signed agreements with the governments of Maharashtra and Karnataka to begin studying the impact of a hyperloop in the region," reports The Verge. "The feasibility studies have implications for India's giant cities like Mumbai and Bangalore, as well as … [Link]

Mashable » Sylvester Stallone accused of coercing teen into unwanted sex act in 1986

Friday 17 November 0:30:54 UTC 2017

Sylvester Stallone was accused in 1986 of coercing a woman into a threesome with his bodyguard at a Las Vegas hotel room where she had arrived at the Rocky star's invitation, according to a police report that never resulted in criminal charges. The account, never before been made public, surfaced Thursday in the Daily Mail. The woman was 16 at the … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter confirms it's testing a tweetstorm feature

Friday 17 November 0:13:55 UTC 2017

As if upping its character limit to 280 wasn't enough, Twitter is testing a dedicated feature to make it easier for users to tweetstorm. The test first surfaced in September, but Twitter is now confirming the experiment, which is currently live only to people who are part of Twitter's Experiments Program.  SEE ALSO: Twitter’s 280-character limit is exactly what tweets didn’t … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Repeals Decades-Old Rules Blocking Broadcast Media Mergers

Friday 17 November 0:03:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Washington Post (Warning: source may be paywalled; alternative source): Federal regulators rolled back decades-old rules on Thursday, making it far easier for media outlets to be bought and sold — potentially leading to more newspapers, radio stations and television broadcasters being owned by a handful of companies. The regulations, eliminated in a … [Link]

Mashable » Nigeria women's bobsled team qualifies for the country's first Winter Olympics

Friday 17 November 0:01:55 UTC 2017

Nigeria is going to its first Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, next year — thanks to the women's bobsled team. The African country has never competed in the Winter Olympics, but after the bobsled team qualified this week, Nigeria's green and white flag will be represented at the games. SEE ALSO: Nigerian bobsled team hopes to make a push at … [Link]

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