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 » Grab a Galaxy S8 or a Note8 and get a free Gear 360 through Nov. 22

Tuesday 21 November 23:45:33 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Samsung fans had better get ready to get in gear, because this pre-Black Friday deal may just knock their socks off. When you pick up a Galaxy S8, a Note 8, or an S8+, you can get a Gear 360 with your purchase absolutely … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Fined $8.9 Million In Colorado For Allowing Drivers With Felonies, Motor Violations To Work

Tuesday 21 November 23:30:00 UTC 2017

Uber has been fined by a Colorado regulator on Monday for nearly $9 million, after an investigation revealed that 57 people with criminal and motor vehicle offenses were allowed to drive with the ride-hailing company. Jalopnik reports: States across the U.S. have been considering laws to require additional background checks for individuals who drive for Uber and competitors like Lyft. … [Link]

Mashable » Today's top tech deals: Amazon Kindle, PlayStation VR, Instant Pot, and so many more

Tuesday 21 November 23:22:05 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It's almost here, y'all!  Black Friday is so close and the sales are starting to stack up. If you just can't wait until Friday to start shopping, you can take advantage of some pretty sweet deals on your favorite tech products. SEE ALSO: Black … [Link]

Mashable » NASA says goodbye to Saturn with dramatic new photo

Tuesday 21 November 23:19:04 UTC 2017

NASA is saying goodbye to Saturn with a newly-processed photo of the ringed planet taken during the last day of the Cassini mission.  The photo shows Saturn in all its sunlit glory, glowing gold against the blackness of space.  Cassini snapped the series of images that were stitched together to create this photo on September 13 before making its plunge into … [Link]

Mashable » Play your records anywhere with this tiny wood block that's basically wizardry

Tuesday 21 November 23:15:42 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Much like high-top fades and short shorts, vinyl has defied the odds and made a comeback. From an audio perspective, it makes sense: there’s something about the way that vinyl sounds that just can’t be duplicated with digital music. But from a practical standpoint, … [Link]

Slashdot » HP Enterprise CEO Meg Whitman To Step Down

Tuesday 21 November 23:10:00 UTC 2017

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Meg Whitman is stepping down as chief executive officer. Reuters reports: Whitman engineered the biggest breakup in corporate history during her 6 year tenure at the helm, creating HPE and PC-and-printer business HP Inc from parent Hewlett Packard Co in 2015. Whitman will be succeeded by the company's president, Antonio Neri, who takes over from Feb. 1. … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's bendable Galaxy X could launch early next year

Tuesday 21 November 23:08:40 UTC 2017

We may not have to wait much longer to see Samsung's long-rumored bendable smartphone. The Korean tech giant plans to unveil the phone, which is rumored to be named the Galaxy X, in January at CES, according to a new report in Yahoo News. SEE ALSO: Samsung hid a savage easter egg in its latest anti-Apple ad The report comes after … [Link]

Mashable » IHOP will deliver hot pancakes to your door because the future is now

Tuesday 21 November 23:05:54 UTC 2017

Breakfast in bed just got a bit easier. IHOP is now offering delivery in a handful of major cities starting this week as part of an expansion of its online ordering platform. SEE ALSO: Keep your packages from getting stolen with this Kickstarter project The pancake house is teaming with Amazon and DoorDash to test the program, which will extend to … [Link]

Mashable » Learn a second language with this online software that's on sale for less than $10

Tuesday 21 November 23:03:55 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Unless you've been living in a literal cave, you know how important it is to speak multiple languages. But let's be real: learning a second or even third language takes a lot of time and effort, and often means enrolling in pricey classes. Thanks … [Link]

Mashable » Alleged HBO hacker who leaked 'Game Of Thrones' scripts identified

Tuesday 21 November 22:54:07 UTC 2017

HBO might not be falling, but the mask protecting the identify of a hacker going by the name of Mr. Smith appears to be.  Government officials released a complaint which purportedly identifies the individual behind the massive hack of the entertainment company that played out in leak after leak this year. Taunting HBO executives and demanding approximately $6.5 million in Bitcoin … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Concealed Cyberattack That Exposed 57 Million People's Data

Tuesday 21 November 22:50:00 UTC 2017

According to Bloomberg, hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber. The massive breach was reportedly concealed by the company for more than a year. From the report: Compromised data from the October 2016 attack included names, email addresses and phone numbers of 50 million Uber riders around the world, the company told Bloomberg on … [Link]

Mashable » Trump fits in bizarre Roy Moore comments right before he leaves for Thanksgiving

Tuesday 21 November 22:46:55 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Get these super thin folding sunglasses for less than $90 in honor of Black Friday

Tuesday 21 November 22:46:16 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. We've all been there: You know how important it is to take care of your eyes, so you drop $300 on a pair of high-end sunglasses, only to lose them or sit on them. Maybe your parents were right — maybe you can't have nice … [Link]

Mashable » Thanksgiving sides, ranked

Tuesday 21 November 22:45:03 UTC 2017

The turkey, while iconic and difficult to avoid, is by far the worst part of the Thanksgiving dinner. The real magic is in the sides. Thanksgiving menus certainly differ from family to family (or friend group to friend group, if we're talking Friendsgiving). We have, for example, heard pernicious rumors that mac and cheese is not a part of some Thanksgiving … [Link]

Mashable » A mysterious plume of radioactive particles wafted across Europe, and no one has fessed up to causing it

Tuesday 21 November 22:36:31 UTC 2017

In early October, radiation monitors around Europe began detecting a puzzling plume of radioactive particles over the continent. Nearly two months later, no one has claimed responsibility for the leak, but experts suspect it came from Russia. Specifically, the preponderance of evidence points to an area around the Ural Mountains near the Russia-Kazakhstan border as the source of the emissions.  The … [Link]

Mashable » Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling shine in new clips from 'A Wrinkle In Time'

Tuesday 21 November 22:26:23 UTC 2017

Get ready to see Oprah shine like the queen she is…okay, it's not all about Oprah, but we can't deny that her scenes from the upcoming film 'A Wrinkle In Time' have left us pretty excited.  The movie, which is based on the beloved science fantasy novel, hits theaters March of 2018.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, … [Link]

Mashable » Uber leaked info on 57 million people—then tried to cover it up

Tuesday 21 November 22:18:56 UTC 2017

Hackers stole the personal data of 57 million Uber customers and drivers over the course of a year, the company admitted in a blog post Tuesday.  Of course, Uber being Uber, there's more to the story. Instead of owning up to the issue, the chief security officer of the company covered it up and paid out $100,000 to the hackers, according … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia To Act Against Google if Sputnik, RT Get Lower Search Rankings

Tuesday 21 November 22:10:00 UTC 2017

Paresh Dave and Jack Stubbs, reporting for Reuters: The Kremlin will take action against Alphabet's Google if articles from Russian news websites Sputnik and Russia Today are placed lower in search results, the Interfax news service cited Russia's chief media regulator as saying on Tuesday. Alexander Zharov, head of media regulator Roskomnadzor, said his agency sent a letter to Google … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Xillio Announces Content Integration API

Tuesday 21 November 21:55:02 UTC 2017

Xillio, a content migration and integration company, announced its cloud-based API for content integration services. Through the API, developers can connect applications to various content repositories. Whether such repositories are in the cloud or on-premise content systems, the Xillio API provides a single, unified API for access to disparate content repositories. The API eliminates the need to learn the various … [Link]

Mashable » Henry Cavill's mustache was digitally removed in 'Justice League' and it's laughably bad

Tuesday 21 November 21:48:16 UTC 2017

While there has been plenty of criticism surrounding the new comic book flick Justice League, we need to talk about Superman's upper lip. Henry Cavill plays the role of Clark Kent/Superman in the film, a role which apparently called for a clean cut face. However, when Cavill had to re-shoot some scenes for Justice League, it coincided with filming for Mission: … [Link]

Mashable » This wooden block will charge your phone

Tuesday 21 November 21:47:51 UTC 2017

Halo is a cute, aesthetic phone stand that doubles as a charger. It is completely made of wood, for minimalists who appreciate a more natural look for their phone accessories. It comes as either a wireless or a wire phone charger, but it's similar to a charging pad. It has a suction cup so it sticks to any surface as well.  … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are expecting a second child, and announced it in the most precious video

Tuesday 21 November 21:44:40 UTC 2017

It looks like Chrissy Teigen and John Legend will be adding one more to their family in 2018.  The parents of Luna, a true angel on earth, announced the pregnancy in typical Teigen fashion Tuesday: with an Instagram video that will leave you grinning like a fool.  SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen swears she'll never use Twitter's new 280-character limit "Luna, what's … [Link]

Mashable » These giant 'HeroRATS' are helping to make the world a safer place

Tuesday 21 November 21:33:06 UTC 2017

The nonprofit organization, Apopo, has been training African giant pouched rats to sniff out landmines and tuberculosis. HeroRATs save lives. To make a donation, or to 'adopt' a HeroRAT, click here. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hero, Rat, Mashable Video, and Rodent [Link]

Slashdot » New Windows Search Interface Borrows Heavily From MacOS

Tuesday 21 November 21:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Press clover-space on a Mac (aka apple-space or command-space to Apple users) and you get a search box slap bang in the middle of the screen; type things into it and it'll show you all the things it can find that match. On Windows, you can do the same kind of … [Link]

Mashable » Let the record show that 'Reading Rainbow' LeVar Burton and LaVar Ball are two different people

Tuesday 21 November 21:28:37 UTC 2017

Until @jack lets us edit our tweets, here's a pro-tip: double check your spelling, your tags, and your anger before you click send.  Some Twitter users don't seem to have grasped that, as evidenced by a mixup this week from folks attempting to discredit LaVar Ball, who has been on the other end of Donald Trump's tweets lately.  The president's beef … [Link]

Mashable » Pixar chief John Lasseter taking leave: 'I've made some of you feel uncomfortable'

Tuesday 21 November 21:28:36 UTC 2017

John Lasseter, chief architect of Disney's Pixar Animation Studios and the writer and director of Toy Story and countless other modern animated classics, is taking a six-month leave of absence over undisclosed "missteps" with employees, according to a memo circulated Tuesday and obtained by Mashable. Lasseter's statement to employees did not detail any misconduct, saying only that "It’s been brought to … [Link]

Mashable » Trump threw shade at Obama during his first Thanksgiving turkey pardon

Tuesday 21 November 21:28:35 UTC 2017

President Donald Trump joked in his Thanksgiving turkey pardon speech about overturning Obama administration turkey pardons. Read more…More about Politics, Mashable Video, Obama, Turkey, and Thanksgiving [Link]

Mashable » 58 people rode a single motorcycle trying to break a Guinness World Record

Tuesday 21 November 21:28:34 UTC 2017

Riding a motorcycle can be fun, especially when you have 58 of your closest friends with you.  The Indian Army Service Corps motorcycle display team are trying to set a new world record of 58 men on a single motorcycle. The men drove the motorcycle for 1200 meters.  Talk about the best ride of your life… or worst depending on what … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook still hasn't fixed its discriminatory ad problems, despite many promises

Tuesday 21 November 21:16:04 UTC 2017

Facebook’s been promising to fix discrimination problems with its ads platform ever since a Pro Publica report last fall found that its targeting tools had the potential to violate civil rights laws. A year later, those efforts don't seem to have amounted to much.  SEE ALSO: Here's how easy it is for anyone to use Facebook like Russian actors did A … [Link]

Mashable » 8-year-old net neutrality graphic feels like it hasn't aged a day

Tuesday 21 November 21:14:00 UTC 2017

An oldie, but a goodie. Well, perhaps a goodie with bad implications given our current state of affairs.  Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is hellbent on repealing net neutrality, and the FCC announced its plan to do that on Tuesday. Without it, telecoms such as AT&T will be able to charge the hell out of us for different levels of … [Link]

Mashable » Keep your packages from getting stolen with this Kickstarter project

Tuesday 21 November 21:11:06 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Here's a totally hypothetical scenario: You go on an online shopping spree and order something you're obsessed with. You wait the torturous 3-7 business days for it to come in the mail, only to have your package swiped from your porch. BoxLock is a … [Link]

Mashable » The internet is collectively outraged over net neutrality repeal

Tuesday 21 November 21:07:40 UTC 2017

The open internet's worst nightmare is about to become a reality: the FCC has announced its plans to end net neutrality. SEE ALSO: Is Making Broadband a Utility the Key to Saving the Internet? The internet is NOT pleased, to say the least. On social media, people are calling out the plan for disregarding the wishes of the American people, lamenting … [Link]

Mashable » This robot can serve the turkey for you this Thanksgiving

Tuesday 21 November 20:57:36 UTC 2017

Adept is a self-navigating robot, designed to move things in challenging places. It processes a digital map of the room to navigate around objects. It also features onboard lasers to prevent collisions. Adept  is rechargeable and can run up to 19 hours per day. Read more…More about Watercooler, Food, Christmas, Mashable Video, and Turkey [Link]

Mashable » Get that side hustle going and learn how to make money off of your blog

Tuesday 21 November 20:57:15 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The daily routine: scroll through social media, see famous person making a living off of their blog, wonder why that can't be your life.  What if we told you that idea isn't so far fetched? The truth is, a ton of people use blogging … [Link]

Mashable » The 5 times Hollywood scored in making sequels

Tuesday 21 November 20:54:34 UTC 2017

You can always count on death, taxes and sequels. But while some sequels, threequels and prequels can be disappointing, they come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes another chapter is just what a good story needs. These are the top 5 sequels of all time. Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Star Wars, Blade … [Link]

Mashable » Holiday-themed MAGA hat is the perfect War on Christmas accessory

Tuesday 21 November 20:52:58 UTC 2017

‘Tis the season to drop $45.00 on one more festively red Donald Trump hat. Haven't you heard? In yet another noble effort to Make America Great Again (🙄 ), Trump released a special holiday edition of his signature headwear. It features colorful lights on the front, boasts a few of Trump's favorite words ("Merry Christmas") on the back, and is very, … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Apple's HomePod Is Three Years Behind Amazon's Echo

Tuesday 21 November 20:50:00 UTC 2017

Apple unveiled the HomePod, its first smart speaker to take on market-leading Amazon's Echo lineup of speakers, in June this year. Despite being three years late to the party, the HomePod has largely been pitched more as a speaker that sounds great instead of a device that sounds great but more importantly can also help you with daily chores. On … [Link]

Mashable » Save $151 on this Dyson upright vacuum because your house won't clean itself

Tuesday 21 November 20:43:41 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. 'Tis the season for holiday parties, unexpected guests, and pine needles everywhere. Treat yourself to a handy helper this Black Friday week with this Dyson upright vacuum that's 38% off from now until November 25th. SEE ALSO: Check out the sweet Black Friday deals … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Messenger just made sharing photos way better

Tuesday 21 November 20:43:19 UTC 2017

Facebook just made Messenger a much better place to share photos. The messaging app will now support photo-sharing at 4k resolutions, meaning high resolution photos sent within the app will look much sharper than before. SEE ALSO: Facebook briefly hid its 'delete' option on posts, and users panicked With the change, photos up to 4096 x 4096 pixels will appear in … [Link]

Mashable » 'I'm just not gonna go around saying thank you:' LaVar Ball's CNN interview was wild

Tuesday 21 November 20:41:53 UTC 2017

LaVar Ball's interview with Chris Cuomo on CNN Monday was a hell of a thing. The infamous basketball father appeared on CNN to talk about his ongoing feud with President Trump over the release of his son from China — and the discussion began with a contentious exchange and then escalated throughout the segment. SEE ALSO: CNN fiasco reveals heated … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google's Play Referrer API Lets Developers Authenticate Referrals

Tuesday 21 November 20:35:36 UTC 2017

Google believes its latest API will provide developers with the app install data they need to make effective marketing decisions. The Play Referrer API grabs core information directly from the Play Store to help validate referral content. [Link]

Mashable » Another thing we thought was water on Mars actually isn't water

Tuesday 21 November 20:30:53 UTC 2017

Back in 2011, NASA scientists announced they had spotted compelling evidence that water sometimes still flowed on Mars. Now, researchers are backpedaling on these watery conclusions.  To NASA's credit, the 2011 evidence looked quite convincing. Images captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter — a NASA satellite orbiting Mars — showed telltale dark streaks running down various mountains, valleys, and craters on … [Link]

Mashable » Prynt is finally coming to Android, so you might want to hop on this Kickstarter project ASAP

Tuesday 21 November 20:30:16 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. We were already huge fans of the Prynt device back when we covered it in 2016. Being able to print photos from your phone and watching them move with the Prynt app brought us closer to the world of Harry Potter than we thought … [Link]

Mashable » The original 'Doom' never had loot boxes, so the internet… fixed it?

Tuesday 21 November 20:18:42 UTC 2017

Doom — the original Doom, from 1993 — never had loot boxes. Now it doesThis is why we can't have nice things. OK, it's not actually as bad as it sounds. The "loot boxes" come from a new mod for ZDoom, a fan-made port that, among other things, allows you to play and alter the original Doom on modern computers.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » How Macy's Parade Balloons Are Made

Tuesday 21 November 20:12:40 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Balloons, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy S, Mashable Reels, and Culture [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Offering Free Windows 10 Development Environment VM for a Limited Time

Tuesday 21 November 20:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft is providing a free virtual machine that comes preloaded with Windows 10 Enterprise, Visual Studio 2017, and various utilities in order to promote the development of Universal Windows Platform apps. Before you get too excited about a free version of Windows 10 Enterprise, this Virtual Machine will expire on January 15th 2018. When … [Link]

Mashable » Whoops, a major internet services company just went down

Tuesday 21 November 20:06:29 UTC 2017

A major player in keeping the internet running smoothly appeared to experience some problems of its own on Tuesday, with reports emerging that Cloudflare went down across parts of the U.S.  You may not be familiar with the name, but you have most certainly run across the work of the company that protects against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and … [Link]

Mashable » How to have an all-potato Thanksgiving dinner

Tuesday 21 November 19:23:07 UTC 2017

If turkey is the attractive-but-boring star of the rom-com that is Thanksgiving Dinner, mashed potatoes are the funny best friend everyone low-key likes more than the protagonist.  They're so good! You'd rather hang out with her for 90 minutes than you would a boring slice of turkey. SEE ALSO: A Butterball turkey expert is here to dispel 5 myths about your … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Announces Plan To Repeal Net Neutrality

Tuesday 21 November 19:11:00 UTC 2017

FCC on Tuesday said it plans to dismantle landmark regulations that ensure equal access to the internet, clearing the way for companies to charge more and block access to some websites. From a report on the New York Times: The proposal, put forward by the F.C.C. chairman, Ajit Pai, is a sweeping repeal of rules put in place by the … [Link]

Mashable » The annotated version of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's WSJ op-ed on net neutrality

Tuesday 21 November 18:53:51 UTC 2017

The U.S. government is about to take its biggest step yet in handing control of the internet to giant corporations.  The Federal Communications Commission will release its plan on Wednesday to gut net neutrality rules put in place during the Barack Obama administration—a move cheered by nobody outside of major telecom companies and their trade groups. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai made … [Link]

Slashdot » Iranian 'Game of Thrones' Hacker Demanded $6 Million Bitcoin Ransom From HBO, Feds Say

Tuesday 21 November 18:40:00 UTC 2017

Anonymous readers share a report: The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged an Iranian national with allegedly hacking into HBO, dumping a selection stolen files, and attempting to extort the company by ransoming a treasure trove of the company's content. This summer, hackers released a bevy of internal HBO files, included scripts for Game of Thrones and full, unaired episodes … [Link]

Mashable » Tywin Lannister from 'Game of Thrones' narrating this nature doc parody is adorably epic

Tuesday 21 November 18:18:12 UTC 2017

What if the epic nature documentary series Savage Kingdom featured kittens & puppies instead of lions & hyenas? Presenting Savage Cuties narrated by Charles Dance of Game of Thrones. For weekly installments of Savage Cuties, be sure to subscribe to the Mashable Watercooler on YouTube! Read more…More about Animals, Mashable Video, Nature, Game Of Thrones, and Documentary [Link]

Mashable » Skype disappears from app stores in China, including Apple's

Tuesday 21 November 18:18:11 UTC 2017

Tumbleweeds are a-blowin' through app stores in China, as unmonitored and foreign-run communication tools continue to vanish. The latest is Skype, which has been missing from Chinese app stores — including Apple's — for a month, according to the New York Times. The Times' investigation says the move may indicate a crackdown by President Xi Jinping's administration on privacy, encrypted communication, … [Link]

Slashdot » Hitler Quote Controversy In the BSD Community

Tuesday 21 November 18:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Seven Spirals writes: Recently, the FreeBSD folks have removed Fortune with a fairly predictable far right 4chan condemnation. Then last weekend saw a lively debate on NetBSD's current-users mailing list about the inclusion of Hitler quotes in the Fortune database with dozens of posts falling on the left and right. The quotes themselves are fairly tame material probably … [Link]

Mashable » CBS fires Charlie Rose following sexual misconduct allegations

Tuesday 21 November 17:59:16 UTC 2017

UPDATE: Nov. 21, 2017, 1:55 p.m. EST Updated with statements from PBS and Bloomberg. CBS News has officially cut ties with longtime television host Charlie Rose after The Washington Post reported eight women accused him of sexual misconduct. Following the news on Monday the network suspended the host, but on Tuesday afternoon CBS News announced via Twitter that Rose had been … [Link]

Mashable » Your iPhone X may have been made by high schoolers working overtime

Tuesday 21 November 17:58:00 UTC 2017

Apple has confirmed with Mashable that some high school interns at the iPhone-producing Foxconn plant in China worked overtime to produce iPhones. The circumstance became public when six students from Zhengzhou Urban Rail Transit School told the Financial Times they were "forced" to work at the facility to complete internship requirements. One student reported assembling 1,200 phones in a single day.  … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Celebrity Perv Apology Generator' mocks the hollow public statements of men in power

Tuesday 21 November 17:53:51 UTC 2017

We’re living in a cultural moment that finally takes accusations of sexual harassment and abuse seriously, and as such, we've been reading a lot of public apologies lately.  Accused celebrities from Kevin Spacey to Louis C.K. to Jeffrey Tambor (among many others) have issued statements that run the gamut from lukewarm to inappropriately personal, but in general, they all read just … [Link]

Mashable » Here are the best Black Friday deals on smartphones: iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Google Pixel 2, and more

Tuesday 21 November 17:48:17 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. There's nothing quite like the feeling of getting a brand new phone. Whether you're shopping around for a loved one or treating yourself to a present, here are some of the coolest Black Friday deals on smartphones this year. SEE ALSO: Beat the Black … [Link]

Mashable » Jay-Z stopped his show to have a touching heart-to-heart with a 9-year-old girl in the crowd

Tuesday 21 November 17:39:35 UTC 2017

Jay-Z usually doles out his advice and thoughts in his lyrics or op-eds for New York Times, but one lucky fan was on the receiving end of his counsel in the middle of a concert in Cleveland, Ohio this week.  The Brooklyn-born rapper spontaneously shared some supportive words to the young girl who watched his album 4:44 come to life that … [Link]

Mashable » Get this 6-in-1 power strip that's $54 off because you can never have too many outlets

Tuesday 21 November 17:31:30 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. One of the most annoying daily struggles is having too many electronics but not enough outlets. Sure, you could plug in your computer, TV, and phone at the same time — if you sacrifice your lamp and sit in the dark. Never choose between … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's New iPhone Built With Illegal Overtime Teen Labor

Tuesday 21 November 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Apple's main supplier in Asia has been employing high-school students working illegal overtime to assemble the iPhone X in an effort to catch up with demand after facing production delays, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing several teenagers involved. From a report: A group of 3,000 students from the Zhengzhou Urban Rail Transit School were sent to work at … [Link]

Geek Culture » Black Friday deals

Tuesday 21 November 17:18:47 UTC 2017

Help support our work and get some great stuff for amazing prices! It's Black Friday Week over on Amazon! [Link]

New Scientist – News » We got a good look at the interstellar asteroid and it’s weird

Tuesday 21 November 17:08:33 UTC 2017

Our first detailed glimpse at ‘Oumuamua, the interstellar asteroid that recently flew by Earth, shows it’s one of the weirdest asteroids we’ve ever seen [Link]

Mashable » Jam out on-the-go with this $32 wireless Bluetooth speaker from Anker

Tuesday 21 November 17:02:22 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Who doesn't love cranking some tunes while you're doing work around the house? This wireless Bluetooth speaker is the perfect companion for that, and it's 20% off. The SoundCore 2 from Anker boasts more clarity and a bigger bass output than its predecessor. The … [Link]

Mashable » Uber makes it harder to give drivers bad ratings

Tuesday 21 November 17:00:06 UTC 2017

Ask any Uber driver for their biggest gripes and ratings will very likely be near the top of list. Now, Uber is trying to address some of its drivers' biggest complaints about ratings. The company introduced four updates to driver ratings that will make it more difficult for riders to give drivers poor ratings and make the process easier to understand … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence on nude photo hack: 'I feel like I got gang-banged by the f—king planet'

Tuesday 21 November 16:59:08 UTC 2017

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, Jennifer Lawrence revisits her impressive career at the age of 27, and the iCloud hack in 2014 that put her nude photos onto the web. "I feel like I got gang-banged by the fucking planet," she said frankly in the episode. "Like, there's not one person in the world that … [Link]

Slashdot » To Save Net Neutrality, We Must Build Our Own Internet

Tuesday 21 November 16:50:00 UTC 2017

In light of reports that FCC plans to announce a full repeal of net neutrality protections later this week, Jason Koebler, editor-in-chief of Motherboard, suggests that it is time we cut our reliance on big telecom monopolies. He writes: Net neutrality as a principle of the federal government will soon be dead, but the protections are wildly popular among the … [Link]

Mashable » People were all too happy to show respect for THEIR 'Justice League' on Twitter

Tuesday 21 November 16:48:01 UTC 2017

Justice League is far from the hit that Warner Bros. and DC were expecting. It has effectively failed at the box office on opening weekend and critics don’t seem to be too fond of it either. People have even signed a petition hoping to get an exclusive and more cohesive cut of Zach Snyder’s version of the film released. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » This school plans to create an 'unsafe space' and it's causing controversy

Tuesday 21 November 16:42:32 UTC 2017

A grammar school in Kent, England, is under scrutiny again for reasons that are loosely connected to the alt-right movement in the U.S.  SEE ALSO: Alt-right blogger Milo Yiannopoulos banned from speaking at his former school Simon Langton grammar school for boys in Canterbury was under fire last year for inviting former pupil Milo Yiannopoulous, to speak at the school.  Now … [Link]

Mashable » Don't believe that 'Aretha Franklin is dead' tweet

Tuesday 21 November 16:32:58 UTC 2017

The daily lesson on debunking fake news is from the textbook on verification.  SEE ALSO: Aretha Franklin to film festival: R-E-S-P-E-C-T my concert footage Take this tweet, which went viral early this morning and is still live:  It Is With Sad News That We Announce The Passing Of The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin 1942-2017#RipArethaFranklin #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/LPH571dlix — Aretha Franklin (@ArethaFrankIinn) … [Link]

Mashable » Pick up the new Amazon Fire 10 for less than $100

Tuesday 21 November 16:25:32 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It's no question that Amazon has some great deals leading up to Black Friday, and its latest tablet, the Amazon Fire HD 10, is no exception. It's currently up for grabs for 33% off, so you may totally want to add this to your … [Link]

Mashable » Android phones are tracking your location even when you tell them not to

Tuesday 21 November 16:24:56 UTC 2017

Google, your friendly Internet tech giant that totally doesn't know everything about you, has been secretly tracking Android users' locations even when they've opted out of location service tracking.  Quartz first discovered the suspect location collection on several Android devices and Google confirmed to the website it was only doing so to "further improve the speed and performance of message delivery." … [Link]

Mashable » Neil Patrick Harris reveals his next trick: writing a magic novel for kids

Tuesday 21 November 16:24:17 UTC 2017

Neil Patrick has a new trick up his sleeve. Harris, currently starring in Netflix's adaptation of Daniel Handler's A Series of Unfortunate Events, is known for doing, well, a bit of everything in the entertainment industry — He sings, he acts, he performs magic, he's a producer. And now he has a new title to add to his extensive resume: … [Link]

Mashable » It would take a pretty self-confident person to rock this bike visor

Tuesday 21 November 16:21:19 UTC 2017

Bouclier is an attachable bike visor that can snap on and off your existing helmet. It reportedly blocks 98% of harmful UVA rays as well as protect your face from wind, rain, and bugs. A visor costs $54.99. Read more…More about Sports, Sun, Cycling, Protect, and Wind [Link]

Mashable » We spoke to four people doing amazing things in their community about why they give back

Tuesday 21 November 16:14:27 UTC 2017

It’s no secret that taking time out of your busy life to give back to your community is a good idea — it has even been found to help improve your health. But for some people, giving back is not only second nature but also their life’s work.  We spoke with four people who are doing amazing things in their local … [Link]

Mashable » 'CBS This Morning' anchors respond to Charlie Rose allegations the way you should

Tuesday 21 November 16:12:22 UTC 2017

Television host Charlie Rose is the latest media man to be accused of sexual misconduct, and his female colleagues are weighing in. After The Washington Post reported that eight women had come forward to speak out against Rose on Monday, CBS This Morning's Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell addressed the allegations on air, acknowledging Rose was their co-worker but making it … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon has a great sale on power tools today that your dad will totally love

Tuesday 21 November 16:06:27 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're scrambling to find the right power tools for that DIY addict on your holiday shopping list, then Porter-Cable has got you covered by shaving at least 30% off their best-selling power tools. Each of them belong to the 20-volt series, which basically … [Link]

Mashable » Explosive 'New Yorker' piece sheds more light on Harvey Weinstein's payouts — and his brother's involvement

Tuesday 21 November 16:03:39 UTC 2017

A new New Yorker article provides a more detailed look at the legal gymnastics employed by Harvey Weinstein and Miramax to silence victims of Weinstein's alleged sexual assault and harassment. A former employee described her exhausting experience trying to accuse and persecute Weinstein for allegedly assaulting her assistant, a twisted ordeal that ended in a payoff from Bob Weinstein's personal bank … [Link]

Slashdot » Skype Vanishes From App Stores in China

Tuesday 21 November 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Skype, Microsoft's Internet phone call and messaging service, has been unavailable for download from a number of app stores in China, including Apple's, for almost a month (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternative source), The New York Times reported on Tuesday. From the report: "We have been notified by the Ministry of Public Security that a number of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Latest climate talks actually made progress despite US obstinacy

Tuesday 21 November 15:58:40 UTC 2017

While the US tried to promote “clean coal” at the COP23 Bonn climate meeting, other countries called for the dirty fossil fuel to be rapidly phased out [Link]

New Scientist – News » An Argentinian submarine has vanished – here’s how to find it

Tuesday 21 November 15:58:38 UTC 2017

All signs of it have been dead ends, but now the hunt is on – but the crew's oxygen supplies will only stretch to the end of this week [Link]

New Scientist – News » Russia confirms ‘extremely high’ radiation levels in toxic cloud

Tuesday 21 November 15:58:37 UTC 2017

Earlier this month, France's nuclear safety agency said it had recorded radioactivity in the area near the Ural Mountains – and Russia has now verified the readings [Link]

New Scientist – News » We got a good look at the interstellar asteroid and it’s weird

Tuesday 21 November 15:58:36 UTC 2017

Our first detailed glimpse at ‘Oumuamua, the interstellar asteroid that recently flew by Earth, shows it’s one of the weirdest asteroids we’ve ever seen [Link]

New Scientist – News » The message we’re sending to nearby aliens is no threat to Earth

Tuesday 21 November 15:58:34 UTC 2017

Critics fear provoking hostile extraterrestrials by beaming messages to our closest exoplanets but there's no need to worry, says METI president Douglas Vakoch [Link]

New Scientist – News » A layer of haze keeps Pluto’s atmosphere extremely cold

Tuesday 21 November 15:58:07 UTC 2017

Pluto is far from the sun, so astronomers expect its atmosphere to be cold, but it's colder than predicted. Now we know that soot sends the sun’s heat back into space [Link]

Mashable » These human turkeys can roam prison-free thanks to Trump

Tuesday 21 November 15:53:12 UTC 2017

Conservationists, relax. President Trump should be lauded for all of the work he's done to protect America's vulnerable human turkeys. On Tuesday, the president will pardon some elitist poultry for the White House's annual turkey pardon ceremony. Far too little attention, however, has been given to the actual human turkeys Trump has pardoned throughout his first year in office. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » One company raised $375,000 in cryptocurrency—then disappeared from the internet

Tuesday 21 November 15:43:55 UTC 2017

Confido was the light in the dark that promised better times ahead. After a string of Initial Coin Offerings that brought buyers nothing but grief (and lost money), the scrappy little startup become the darling of the crypto world. It was only raising $400,000. It was running lean.  But now, just two weeks after the ICO ended, the project's website and … [Link]

Mashable » Elizabeth Warren gets real about Trump's racial slurs and the importance of fighting against the tax bill

Tuesday 21 November 15:43:28 UTC 2017

First female Senator Elizabeth Warren made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night where she talked about Trump, her refusal to keep quiet, and the tax bill. Colbert started off by reading a tweet by Trump in which he refers to Warren as Pocahontas. Warren responded by saying, "Donald Trump thinks if he's going to start … [Link]

Mashable » This futuristic library is an architectural marvel, but its walls are lined with fake books

Tuesday 21 November 15:42:47 UTC 2017

Tianjin Binhai Library just opened its doors in China, but many of its bookshelves are lined with fake books. The interior and exterior design is stunning, but the fast-track construction process led MVRDV, the architecture firm commissioned with the project, to abandon their plans on making the upper bookshelf floors accessible through rooms behind the auditorium. A more detailed story on … [Link]

Mashable » Public binging on Netflix is more popular than you think

Tuesday 21 November 15:40:53 UTC 2017

Netflix released statistics from a survey about streaming habits in public places and proved users really cannot stop binging their favorite shows. Read more…More about Mobile, Tv, Movies, Netflix, and Technology [Link]

Mashable » Get a Harmony Elite Remote on Amazon today for $100 off

Tuesday 21 November 15:35:32 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Bring all of the devices and appliances in your house in harmony with this Logitech remote and app set that is currently 29% off. SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2017 deals from all over the internet, compiled just for you The Harmony Elite Remote Control … [Link]

Mashable » Emilia Clarke isn't here for your 'Game of Thrones' nudity shaming

Tuesday 21 November 15:33:12 UTC 2017

If you've got a problem with the nudity and sex scenes in Game of Thrones, don't waste your time taking it up with Emilia Clarke.  Our beloved Daenerys Targaryen has landed the latest cover of Harpers Bazaar and in the accompanying feature, she discusses everything from finding love to Brexit—but the best bit comes with a little rant she goes on … [Link]

Mashable » How Emoji Are Made

Tuesday 21 November 15:25:25 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » $31 million worth of Tether stolen in latest crypto heist

Tuesday 21 November 15:20:59 UTC 2017

Crypto hackers are at it again.  According to Tether, a company that's behind the cryptocurrency of the same name (known by the symbol USDT), someone recently stole nearly $31 million from its digital vault.  The announcement, together with Tether's website, is currently offline, but an archived version says that "$30,950,010 USDT was removed from the Tether Treasury wallet on November 19, … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel: We've Found Severe Bugs in Secretive Management Engine, Affecting Millions

Tuesday 21 November 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Liam Tung, writing for ZDNet: Thanks to an investigation by third-party researchers into Intel's hidden firmware in certain chips, Intel decided to audit its firmware and on Monday confirmed it had found 11 severe bugs that affect millions of computers and servers. The flaws affect Management Engine (ME), Trusted Execution Engine (TXE), and Server Platform Services (SPS). Intel discovered the … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert breaks down Trump's LaVar Ball tweets with one simple suggestion

Tuesday 21 November 15:14:56 UTC 2017

The president isn't on the list of people the Ball family is going to be thankful for this holiday.  Stephen Colbert talked about Donald Trump's weekend tweets about the UCLA basketball players and the president's beef with LaVar Ball on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.  The incident involved the UCLA basketball players shoplifting in a China mall and Trump's … [Link]

Mashable » 9 reasons why Martian Manhunter should have been in 'Justice League'

Tuesday 21 November 15:13:29 UTC 2017

Okay, we need to talk about Martian Manhunter. SEE ALSO: Homemade side by side comparison of the 'Justice League' trailer proves you don't need an enormous budget Having been completely obsessed with the early noughties Cartoon Network series Justice League as a kid, I have a very important question about the new film. Why on Earth did they not invite J'onn … [Link]

Mashable » Female former 'SNL' employees share bizarre letter supporting Al Franken

Tuesday 21 November 15:13:20 UTC 2017

36 former Saturday Night Live writers, production crew, and even cast members have signed an open letter in support of Senator Al Franken, who was accused of sexual harassment on Nov. 16. News anchor Leeann Tweeden shared a photo of Franken groping her  while on tour in the Middle East. "What Al did was stupid and foolish, and we think … [Link]

Mashable » WeWork leads $32 million funding round for The Wing

Tuesday 21 November 15:07:24 UTC 2017

Last week, we learned that WeWork invested in a wave pool company dedicated to artificial surfing. This week, WeWork is investing in something slightly closer to home—and for a subset of WeWork's customers, a competitor.  The $20 billion office-leasing company led a $32 million Series B funding round for The Wing, a women's only coworking space and social club. The investment … [Link]

Mashable » This shapeshifting wheelchair helps users move while standing up

Tuesday 21 November 15:05:51 UTC 2017

Laddroller is an innovative mobility device that has four wheels and can transition between sitting and standing positions. Read more…More about Startup, Innovation, Greece, Accessibility, and Accessible Technology [Link]

Mashable » Man discovers intense backstory to the 'distracted boyfriend' meme

Tuesday 21 November 15:04:23 UTC 2017

You might have thought you'd heard the end of that whole "distracted boyfriend" meme, but sadly you'd be wrong. Turns out the characters in the photo actually have a complete backstory. SEE ALSO: The inevitable 'distracted boyfriend' Halloween costumes are here On Monday, digital marketer Andrew Abernathy stumbled across the original image while browsing for stock photos. Looking up stock photos … [Link]

Mashable » Google will derank Russian media sites Russia Today, Sputnik in search

Tuesday 21 November 14:40:12 UTC 2017

In response to Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, Google is deranking Russian news outlets Russia Today and Sputnik in its search algorithms. Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt revealed the decision at the Halifax International Security Forum while speaking on the topic of misinformation, BBC reported Tuesday.  SEE ALSO: Russia sent payments quite literally labelled 'to finance election campaign of 2016' … [Link]

Slashdot » Flat Earther Plans To Launch Homemade Manned Rocket

Tuesday 21 November 14:40:00 UTC 2017

walterbyrd shares an Associated Press report: Self-taught rocket scientist "Mad" Mike Hughes is a 61-year-old limo driver who's spent the last few years building a steam-powered rocket out of salvage parts in his garage. His project has cost him $20,000, which includes Rust-Oleum paint to fancy it up and a motor home he bought on Craigslist that he converted into … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé takes the throne as the highest paid woman in music

Tuesday 21 November 14:39:40 UTC 2017

There’s no disputing that Beyoncé reigns supreme in the music industry, but now there's monetary proof that she really is at the top of her game.  The singer landed the number one spot on Forbes list declaring her the highest paid woman in music this year, and she barely released music.  SEE ALSO: Trump plummets down Forbes 400 list of richest … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Collects Android Users' Locations Even When Location Services Are Disabled

Tuesday 21 November 13:55:00 UTC 2017

Google has been collecting Android phones' locations even when location services are turned off, and even when there is no carrier SIM card installed on the device, an investigation has found. Keith Collins, reporting for Quartz: Since the beginning of 2017, Android phones have been collecting the addresses of nearby cellular towers — even when location services are disabled — … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Administration Tightens Scrutiny of Skilled Worker Visa Applicants

Tuesday 21 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

wyattstorch516 writes: The Trump administration is tightening the scrutiny on the H-1B visa program (Warning: paywalled; alternative source). Changes would undo actions by the Obama administration. There are two big regulatory changes looming that would undo actions by the Obama administration. "The first change allowed spouses of H-1B workers the right to work. That regulation is being challenged in court … [Link]

Mashable » 'Borat' star sends glorious offer to men arrested for wearing mankinis

Tuesday 21 November 12:27:32 UTC 2017

Borat was an eye-opening film in many ways, but there were two things in particular that it really helped put on the map: Kazakhstan and the mankini. SEE ALSO: Sacha Baron Cohen Red Carpet Shenanigans Go Viral Last week, though, a combination of those two things led to some issues for visiting tourists. Six men from the Czech Republic were arrested … [Link]

Mashable » Fake news about Keanu Reeves and 'blood of babies' tops YouTube search

Tuesday 21 November 12:20:12 UTC 2017

Fake news is like a horrible weed: just when you think you've eradicated it, another pops up somewhere else.   SEE ALSO: 'Fake news' isn't just a U.S. problem — it's everywhere The website YourNewsWire published a totally made-up story about actor Keanu Reeves, who allegedly said in Milan that Hollywood elites use "the blood of babies to get high".  The … [Link]

Mashable » Instagram influencer calls out diet shake company for their 'damaging products'

Tuesday 21 November 11:30:12 UTC 2017

Instagram is crammed with dodgy companies promising miraculous weight loss by just drinking their diet shakes.  SEE ALSO: Silicon Valley is obsessed with fasting. Experts call it 'highly irresponsible.' But now an Instagram influencer, fed up of receiving countless emails asking her to become a brand ambassador for these products, is hitting back.  Charlotte Rollin is a 20-year-old British fashion communication … [Link]

Mashable » This may be the most spectacular car parking fail of all time

Tuesday 21 November 11:15:58 UTC 2017

Plenty of people have difficulty parking. SEE ALSO: Lucky driver backs out of parking spot seconds before tree falls It can be tricky, especially if it's dark out and you have to go squeeze in between two other vehicles. Sometimes you might need a few attempts, or — if things go really wrong — it could result in a bump. Ending … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden made total strangers hold a funeral for their pizza

Tuesday 21 November 11:09:22 UTC 2017

Why no one just took both boxes and ran is the real mystery. SEE ALSO: James Corden made Anna Wintour eat bacon-wrapped pizza The Late Late Show on Monday night featured a segment in which James Corden goes around delivering pizzas with a twist. The person who ordered the pizza gets to choose between the box they ordered (with pizza … [Link]

Mashable » This fast food cup illusion is really confusing the internet

Tuesday 21 November 10:40:06 UTC 2017

There’s only one thing Twitter loves more than a rage-fuelled political debate, and that's a good mystery. SEE ALSO: Crap, I forgot to get furious about the Starbucks holiday cup this year On Sunday, Twitter user @franco_713 shared a video of himself pouring soda between three different-sized Jack's fast food cups. "They rlly be finessing our ass lmaoo," he wrote alongside … [Link]

Mashable » Archer executes stunts that were written in an ancient Indian epic

Tuesday 21 November 10:18:51 UTC 2017

This guy's archery skills are epic — quite literally. Danish archer Lars Andersen has posted a series of archery tricks he's picked up from reading ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.  The Sanskrit text dates back to around 400 BC, and describes stunts such as hitting a rotating object while looking at it through a reflection. Andersen is also able to … [Link]

Mashable » There's a town in Germany that is literally physically splitting apart

Tuesday 21 November 10:06:50 UTC 2017

No, this isn't some weird idea for a Pixar movie — this is actually happening. SEE ALSO: Here's why California's musical road sounds so darn weird In the clip above, Youtuber Tom Scott visits the town of Staufen in south-west Germany. Staufen has a very unique problem: it is splitting apart. Huge cracks run up buildings, and Scott finds out … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Cloud Platform Cuts the Price of GPUs By Up To 36 Percent

Tuesday 21 November 10:00:00 UTC 2017

In a blog post, Google's Product Manager, Chris Kleban, announced that the company is cutting the price of using Nvidia's Tesla GPUs through its Compute Engine by up to 36 percent. The older K80 GPUs will now cost $0.45 per hour while the more powerful P100 machines will cost $1.46 per minute (all with per-second billing). TechCrunch reports: The company … [Link]

Mashable » Uber riders are again getting charged thousands of dollars for trips they didn't take

Tuesday 21 November 9:48:59 UTC 2017

Uber’s "phantom rides" have struck again. Multiple Uber riders in Singapore are reporting being charged for rides halfway across the world that they never took, with charges of up to $2,949 (S$4,000). SEE ALSO: Flying taxis could be here by 2020 thanks to Uber One Uber rider says she was charged some $958 (S$1,300) for up to 30 rides she did … [Link]

Mashable » Uber is going to make car sickness a thing of the past—especially in driverless cars

Tuesday 21 November 9:01:15 UTC 2017

Uber is working to reduce the effect of car sickness, especially felt in self-driving cars, according to a new patent published earlier this year. The patent introduces Uber's "Sensory Stimulation System," something we could see implemented in autonomous vehicles in the future. The system aims to work by synchronising what you see and feel.  SEE ALSO: Flying taxis could be here … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable Tesla phone charger is perfect for your desk

Tuesday 21 November 7:45:32 UTC 2017

Tesla has figured out the perfect way for its users to show off their allegiance to its electric cars. It's started selling the cutest desktop versions of its supercharger stations, only the miniaturised ones are for juicing up your phone. SEE ALSO: This isn’t the first time Elon Musk made big promises Tesla says in the item description, that the $45 … [Link]

Mashable » Backpackers and visiting workers face exploitation in this country

Tuesday 21 November 7:00:31 UTC 2017

It’s no surprise Australia is a drawcard for workers. The country has one of the highest minimum wages in the world (A$18.29/US$13.96 per hour) and an attractive quality of life. But for many backpackers and migrants, exploitation by employers is rife. SEE ALSO: 5 ways you're being condescending at work (without realizing it) One in three international students and backpackers are … [Link]

Slashdot » Study of Recent Interstellar Asteroid Reveals Bizarre Shape

Tuesday 21 November 7:00:00 UTC 2017

JoeRobe writes: A few weeks ago an interstellar asteroid, now named "Oumuamua," was discovered passing through our solar system. Being the first interstellar asteroid to ever be observed, a flurry of observations soon followed. This week, an accelerated article in Nature reveals that Oumuamua is more bizarre than originally thought: it is elongated, with a 10:1 aspect ratio, and rapidly … [Link]

Mashable » This baby Black Rhino, prancing in the mud and rain, is too pure for this world

Tuesday 21 November 5:54:46 UTC 2017

Some creatures are glass-half-fullers, like this little Southern Black Rhinoceros calf having a bit of a prance in the mud. The yet-to-be-named calf was born on Oct. 31, at Taronga Western Plains Zoo outside of Dubbo, Australia. Born to mother Bakhita and father Kwanzaa, the Halloween miracle is the second calf born this year as a result of the zoo's … [Link]

Slashdot » Over 400 of the World's Most Popular Websites Record Your Every Keystroke

Tuesday 21 November 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: The idea of websites tracking users isn't new, but research from Princeton University released last week indicates that online tracking is far more invasive than most users understand. In the first installment of a series titled "No Boundaries," three researchers from Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) explain how third-party scripts … [Link]

Mashable » Someone on Twitter made a Lena Dunham apology bot

Tuesday 21 November 3:29:16 UTC 2017

Lena Dunham just issued a somewhat hollow apology for defending a Girls writer accused of rape. It's not the first time Dunham has apologised for a controversial statement after backlash, as many on Twitter have pointed out. So, recognising a theme, two Australians have made a Twitter bot that can generate satiristic Dunham apologies. SEE ALSO: Lenny Letter writer releases statement … [Link]

Mashable » People are furious with Trump's decision to end temporary protection for Haitians

Tuesday 21 November 3:03:14 UTC 2017

When news spread Monday that the Trump administration decided to end a program that gives temporary protected status, or TPS, to Haitians displaced by a 2010 earthquake, social media erupted in anger. About 59,000 Haitians live and work in the U.S. under the program — once it ends, it will force those Haitians to return to their slowly recovering country by … [Link]

Mashable » This 'slippery stairs' Japanese game show deserves worldwide recognition

Tuesday 21 November 2:33:51 UTC 2017

Hello powerful TV executives, please make this game show go international.  A Japanese show is gaining recognition after a short clip was uploaded to YouTube this weekend. The concept is pretty simple: somehow get up these ridiculously slippery stairs covered in lube before anyone else. While some Japanese TV shows take things a little too far, this show is the … [Link]

Mashable » A Victoria's Secret model fell on the runway and totally owned it

Tuesday 21 November 2:22:38 UTC 2017

A model took a dive at the Victoria's Secret Fashion show in Shanghai on Monday.  Chinese model Ming Xi was waltzing down the runway showing a little bit of flair when she slipped in her heels, ultimately falling to her knees. Already viral in China smh the show just ended #VSFS #VSFASHIONSHOW #vsfashionshow2017 poor Ming 😩 #VictoriasSecret #vs #angels pic.twitter.com/9EHAP21PKC — … [Link]

Slashdot » UCLA Researchers Use Solar To Create and Store Hydrogen

Tuesday 21 November 2:05:00 UTC 2017

UCLA researchers have designed a device that can use solar energy to inexpensively and efficiently create and store energy, which could be used to power electronic devices, and to create hydrogen fuel for eco-friendly cars. Phys.Org reports: The device could make hydrogen cars affordable for many more consumers because it produces hydrogen using nickel, iron and cobalt — elements that … [Link]

Mashable » Like to dance in the aisles at concerts? Don't do it in this city.

Tuesday 21 November 1:47:50 UTC 2017

Heading to a concert, the last thing you'd expect to be kicked out for is dancing. But that's reportedly what happened to a fan at a Stevie Nicks concert in Melbourne — she was thrown out by security for "dancing," according to The Sydney Morning Herald. SEE ALSO: Christina Aguilera pays tribute to Whitney Houston with 'I Will Always Love You' … [Link]

Mashable » Americans don't seem to know how to eat Australian meat pies

Tuesday 21 November 1:36:09 UTC 2017

While sinking your teeth into a hot dog at the game is a tradition as old as the hills, Australians prefer to tuck into a meat pie while watching sport.  For those yet to try one, the Australian version of the meat pie is a buttery, flaky pie crust filled with beef and gravy that can be held with one hand.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Expands Driverless-Car Push With Deal For 24,000 Volvos

Tuesday 21 November 1:25:00 UTC 2017

Uber agreed to buy 24,000 sport utility vehicles from Volvo to form a fleet of driverless autos. According to Bloomberg, "The XC90s, priced from $46,900 at U.S. dealers, will be delivered from 2019 to 2021 in the first commercial purchase by a ride-hailing provider." Uber will add its own sensors and software to permit pilot-less driving. From the report: Uber's … [Link]

Mashable » Black Friday 2017 deals from all over the internet, compiled just for you in one handy spreadsheet

Tuesday 21 November 1:15:51 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Get those credit cards ready. Keep those fingers nimbleBlack Friday is almost here and so are thousands upon thousands of great deals that will only stick around for a limited time. We've been scouring the internet for Black Friday sales from major brands and … [Link]

Mashable » FriendO, a quiz app with NSFW questions, goes viral with teens

Tuesday 21 November 0:48:04 UTC 2017

There’s a new "quiz app" going viral with teens that's a lot more NSFW than tbh. Called FriendO, the app lets users compete in "quizzes" to find out who their "real friends" are — and teens are going crazy for it. SEE ALSO: Here's how much better Snapchat lenses are on the iPhone X Sort of like a non-anonymous version of … [Link]

Slashdot » iMac Pro Will Have An A10 Fusion Coprocessor For 'Hey, Siri' Support and More Secure Booting, Says Report

Tuesday 21 November 0:45:00 UTC 2017

According to Apple firmware gurus Steven Troughton-Smith and Guilherme Rambo, the upcoming iMac Pro will feature an A10 Fusion coprocessor to enable two interesting new features. "The first is the ability for the iMac Pro to feature always-on 'Hey, Siri' voice command support, similar to what's currently available on more recent iPhone devices," reports The Verge. "[T]he bigger implication of … [Link]

Mashable » Jason Momoa has no time for the 'Justice League' haters

Tuesday 21 November 0:40:32 UTC 2017

Whether you loved or hated Justice League, it's clear that no one involved in the project was more pumped to be there than Jason Momoa, who obviously had a whale of a time (yes, that was a sea pun) playing Jason Momoa Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, the team's resident surfer bro and reluctant King of Atlantis. Momoa clearly approached the role … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How About a Standard for Issuing API Service Warnings Within Successful API Responses?

Tuesday 21 November 0:38:08 UTC 2017

When, a couple of weeks ago, developers kicked up a fury over Yahoo!’s surprise deactivation of a stock quote “API," I looked into the matter and discovered that it really wasn’t an API that they were using, nor was the service (a CSV download feature of Yahoo! Finance) intended for automated programmatic consumption by developers. [Link]

Mashable » Come on, of course Luke and Leia will reunite in 'The Last Jedi'

Tuesday 21 November 0:34:34 UTC 2017

There are some questions that answer themselves the moment you ask them. Case in point: "Will Luke & Leia reunite?" That's the query gracing the main cover of Entertainment Weekly's special on the upcoming Star Wars sequel The Last Jedi, hitting newsstands Monday. The magazine doesn't exactly answer this  question about the galaxy's most famous twins — spoilers, sweetie! — other … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Is Working On Fuchsia OS Support For Apple's Swift Programming Language

Tuesday 21 November 0:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from Android Police: Google's in-development operating system, named "Fuchsia," first appeared over a year ago. It's quite different from Android and Chrome OS, as it runs on top of the real-time "Magenta" kernel instead of Linux. According to recent code commits, Google is working on Fuchsia OS support for the Swift programming language. If … [Link]

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