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 » This hidden gem of a game will make you want to hug your grandpa

Wednesday 22 November 23:30:13 UTC 2017

The elderly rarely feature as the protagonist of a video game. I mean, it's hard to imagine a kindly old man blasting aliens or chainsawing zombies. But the peaceful, gorgeous, easy-to-play iOS title ($4.99, also available on Google Play and Steam) Old Man's Journey will make you rethink the kind of stories that games can tell. And it will also definitely … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Ignored Your Net Neutrality Comment, Unless You Made a 'Serious' Legal Argument

Wednesday 22 November 23:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: The FCC received a record-breaking 22 million comments chiming in on the net neutrality debate, but from the sound of it, it's ignoring the vast majority of them. In a call with reporters yesterday discussing its plan to end net neutrality, a senior FCC official said that 7.5 million of those … [Link]

Mashable » Gawker killer Peter Thiel may try to buy what's left of Gawker

Wednesday 22 November 22:45:30 UTC 2017

Peter Thiel may not be done with his revenge quest against Gawker. The vindictive tech billionaire's lawyers filed a motion this week arguing that he has been "unfairly excluded" from ongoing bidding for the defunct news site's archives and brand name, BuzzFeed reported. SEE ALSO: Y Combinator cuts ties with Peter Thiel The filing would clear the way for a possible … [Link]

Mashable » Labeling loot boxes as 'gambling' isn't just dangerous for EA. It's dangerous for gamers, too.

Wednesday 22 November 22:41:46 UTC 2017

It’s possible for "Loot boxes can be bad in video games" and "Loot boxes are not actually a form of gambling" to both be true. On Tuesday, Chris Lee, a member of Hawaii's House of Representatives, posted a video on YouTube addressing "predatory practices at Electronic Arts and other companies." His issue: loot boxes, and the effect their presence in games … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to make your own cheese tea

Wednesday 22 November 22:40:30 UTC 2017

There's nothing quite like a relaxing glass of cheese tea before enjoying a selection of various farmhouse cheeses. While you work on holding back your gag reflex, well explain that cheese tea is a huge trend in Asia which combines the obvious: cheese and tea. The drink supposedly tastes like "cheesecake." While it's just crossing over to the rest of … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Are Your Greatest Successes and Weaknesses With Wine (Software)?

Wednesday 22 November 22:40:00 UTC 2017

wjcofkc writes: As a distraction, I decided to get the video-editing software Filmora up and running on my Ubuntu box. After some tinkering, I was able to get it installed, only to have the first stage vaporize on launch. This got me reflecting on my many hits and misses with Wine (software) over the years. Before ditching private employment, my … [Link]

Mashable » Long-awaited sequel to 'Watchmen' has humor, heart

Wednesday 22 November 22:39:42 UTC 2017

Warning: this post contains spoilers for the first issue of Doomsday Clock.  There seems to be two kinds of comics — gritty, dark, and serious on the one hand, lighthearted and funny on the other. Somehow, the first installment of Doomsday Clock does the impossible: it manages to be both. That's appropriate, because this comic is attempting to do the impossible … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft now has permission to test self-driving cars on California's roads

Wednesday 22 November 22:24:12 UTC 2017

Lyft just took a small but essential step forward in the development of its own self-driving car project.  The California DMV granted the rapidly growing ride-hailing company permission to test autonomous vehicles on the state's public roads. The registration, which the DMV gives after the submission of an application and an annual $150 fee, has become a rite of passage of … [Link]

Mashable » Top HBO executive sues TV Academy for nasty fall on the Emmys red carpet

Wednesday 22 November 22:09:32 UTC 2017

The latest HBO drama may not have dragons, but it sure has a big budget. Nancy Lesser, a high-ranking HBO executive, has filed a $1 million civil lawsuit over a nasty fall she took on the 2016 Emmys Red Carpet.   Worst of all? She's suing the TV Academy (as well as the City of Los Angeles and Anshultz Entertainment Group), … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Scientists Disclose Self-Driving Car Research

Wednesday 22 November 22:00:00 UTC 2017

Apple's first publicly disclosed paper on autonomous vehicles has been posted online by the company's computer scientists. The research describes a new software approach called "VoxelNet" that helps computers detect three-dimensional objects like cyclists and pedestrians while using fewer sensors. Reuters reports: The paper by Yin Zhou and Oncel Tuzel, submitted on Nov. 17 to independent online journal arXiv, is … [Link]

Mashable » A roasted turkey's big day out in New York City

Wednesday 22 November 21:58:54 UTC 2017

Hello! Wow, I'm so happy to be here! Thank you to Mashable for allowing me to share my travel diary! Today's focus: My big day trip to the Big Apple! Boy, was it an adventure. Let's dive right in! First thing, I had to hit up a real NYC subway station! It took 15 minutes to purchase a Metro Card and … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung allegedly plans to make CES relevant again with new Galaxy S smartphones

Wednesday 22 November 21:58:51 UTC 2017

In many ways, these days it seems the annual CES tradeshow in Las Vegas is where consumer tech goes to die. Vibrating smart jeans? Bizarre wearables? Temporary tattoo printers? Check, check, and check. All the biggest names like Apple, Microsoft, and Google have largely abandoned the event as a place for major product reveals in favor of their own press events.  … [Link]

Mashable » Who cares about a 'man drain?' Bring back 'Good Girls Revolt.'

Wednesday 22 November 21:57:56 UTC 2017

If you’re worried about the "drain” of male talent from Hollywood, watch Season 1 of Good Girls Revolt.  It’s a delightfully impassioned show about the first-ever sexual discrimination lawsuit in 1969, which was canceled last year by Amazon Studios head Roy Price, who would later be fired for sexual harassment.  SEE ALSO: Amazon was secretly developing a horribly misogynistic show under … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon Launches AWS Cost Explorer API

Wednesday 22 November 21:49:34 UTC 2017

Amazon has launched a new Interactive AWS Cost Explorer API which provides access to underlying Cost Explorer data. The AWS Cost Explorer is a free tool that can be used to view AWS costs and manage AWS Spending. Developers can view AWS spending data for the past thirteen months, and forecast likely expenditures for the next three months. The tool … [Link]

Mashable » New Apple holiday ad aims to prove you can share AirPods

Wednesday 22 November 21:43:10 UTC 2017

Nothing brings two people together like a pair of Apple AirPods. In Apple's latest holiday ad, entitled "Sway," the company shows, perhaps for the first time, how two people might share one pair of wireless Apple AirPods. SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone X review: A bold step into the future Unlike 2015's award-winning "Misunderstood," there really isn't much of a story to … [Link]

Mashable » On the bright side, at least Trump has moved onto insulting American citizens instead of hostile dictators with nuclear weapons

Wednesday 22 November 21:31:00 UTC 2017

In the year 2017, it’s hard to come by a piece of good news. In fact, it’s almost impossible. The year, thus far, has been a political and cultural nightmare, fueled by nonstop, almost unimaginable Bond Villain-esque evil.  It seems like bright spots are few and far between, with every day birthing a new unimaginable darkness. SEE ALSO: A checklist of … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook To Show Users Which Russian Propaganda They Followed

Wednesday 22 November 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Facebook will show people which Russian propaganda pages or accounts they've followed and liked on the social network, responding to a request from Congress to address manipulation and meddling during the 2016 presidential election. The tool will appear by the end of the year in Facebook's online support center, the company said … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube is finally removing child exploitation videos

Wednesday 22 November 21:16:43 UTC 2017

YouTube is making major changes after a wave of press exposed disturbing content targeted to kids on the video platform.  The Google-owned company published a blog post on Wednesday detailing five ways they're addressing the problems. These updates come a month after Mashable reporter Brian Koerber's exposé on YouTube Kids, the company's family-friendly app, showing disturbing videos like Disney characters using … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook keeps its Snapchat copycat streak going with new Messenger feature

Wednesday 22 November 21:16:31 UTC 2017

Streaks aren't just for Snapchat, anymore. Facebook is now testing a version of a similar feature in Messenger, the company confirmed with Mashable. It's not clear how long the social network has been experimenting with the feature, but a handful of users reported seeing it pop up in their app on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Stories are about to invade your Facebook … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watch this soft robot squeeze a damaged heart to keep it pumping

Wednesday 22 November 21:16:12 UTC 2017

Putting a squishy robot around the diseased chamber of a heart helps it pump while you wait for a new one – and could even rehabilitate it so you don't need one [Link]

New Scientist – News » Light pollution is set to double between now and 2050

Wednesday 22 November 21:16:11 UTC 2017

The first global “light census” shows that the area affected by artificial lighting is growing by 2.2 per cent every year, posing risks to wildlife and human health [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK vote didn’t deny animal sentience but could harm welfare

Wednesday 22 November 21:16:10 UTC 2017

Campaigners say a recent UK vote will deny sentience to animals, but the reality is rather different. The real issue is what happens to animal welfare post-Brexit [Link]

Mashable » There are almost as many baby food delivery startups as regular food delivery startups

Wednesday 22 November 21:10:57 UTC 2017

In 2017, you might think, what is there left to disrupt?  There's baby food.  A crop of new startups are trying to bring meal kit delivery, subscription services, and a tech approach to the mashed-up foods parents have fed their children for millennia.  Jennifer Garner co-founded the baby food delivery startup Once Upon a Farm. The startup Yumi offers a similar … [Link]

Mashable » This browser extension turns your angry Facebook emoji into real social action

Wednesday 22 November 20:59:42 UTC 2017

From climate change to the worsening refugee crisis to rollbacks of LGBTQ rights, you've probably reacted to a lot of deeply troubling news in your Facebook news feed this year. But what if you could easily take your digital anger and sadness and turn it into real-world action? A new tool called the Emoji Reaction Project helps you do just that. … [Link]

Mashable » Jude Law is the latest actor to get sucked into the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Wednesday 22 November 20:50:20 UTC 2017

Marvel’s first female superhero has found its male lead. Jude Law has entered talks to join Marvel's Captain Marvel, as first reported Wednesday by Variety. He'll Dr. Walter Lawson a.k.a. Mar-Vell, who becomes a mentor to Carol Danvers (the title character, to be played by Brie Larson). SEE ALSO: All Marvel Cinematic Universe movies ranked worst to best The Captain Marvel … [Link]

Slashdot » Night Being 'Lost' To Artificial Light

Wednesday 22 November 20:45:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A study of pictures of Earth by night has revealed that artificial light is growing brighter and more extensive every year. Between 2012 and 2016, the planet's artificially lit outdoor area grew by more than 2 percent per year. Scientists say a "loss of night" in many countries is having negative consequences for "flora, … [Link]

Mashable » All the ways 'The Silence of the Lambs' changed from book to movie

Wednesday 22 November 20:43:27 UTC 2017

Tucking into a delicious Thanksgiving dinner? Don't forget your liver, fava beans, and chianti! Jonathan Demme's masterpiece is a pretty faithful adaptation of Thomas Harris' novel, but translates from the page to the screen in some fascinating ways. Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content. Read more…More about Films, Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Cinefix, and What S The Difference [Link]

Mashable » Police officers in Texas are handing out turkeys instead of tickets

Wednesday 22 November 20:41:19 UTC 2017

Members of the police department in Laredo, Texas, pulled over real traffic violators to give out turkeys instead of citations. Surprised drivers were very grateful for the holiday gift to share with their families. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Charity, Police, Turkey, and Thanksgiving [Link]

Mashable » How to make sure Amazon doesn't rip you off on Black Friday

Wednesday 22 November 20:38:05 UTC 2017

More shoppers than ever now spend their Black Fridays at home on their computers or smartphones rather than at stores in endless lines or crowded aisles.   That can save a lot of public headache, but it can also make it harder to tell how much money is being saved. Sites can adjust their prices in the moment based on location, … [Link]

Mashable » Light pollution has worsened worldwide in last 5 years, with LED lights implicated

Wednesday 22 November 20:35:08 UTC 2017

People are losing their view of the night sky all across the globe.  A sweeping new study analyzing five years of satellite data reveals that nights are growing brighter around the world as cities switch to more energy efficient LEDs.  The new study, published in the journal Science Advances, shows that global light pollution has increased by about 2 percent per … [Link]

Mashable » Badass dude fearlessly takes care of snake on a train

Wednesday 22 November 20:30:00 UTC 2017

  A brave passenger on a train in in Jakarta, Indonesia, saved the day after a snake brought riders' commute to a sudden stop on Tuesday. We'll spare you the obvious and cheesy Snakes on a Train jokes. SEE ALSO: Rare frilled shark with unusual teeth and 'snake-like' head found off Portugal's coast 21 November | Penemuan ular di KRL jurusan … [Link]

Mashable » After 100 years, Hershey's decided to take a new product into a golden direction

Wednesday 22 November 20:21:30 UTC 2017

For the first time in 100 years, the real world Wonka Factory is coming out with their own golden ticket.  Starting next month, Hershey's is launching Hershey's Gold – a golden caramelized crème candy bar made with peanuts and pretzels.  In no way shape or form is it a chocolate bar (so don't even try labeling it as such). SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Apple will launch a new iPhone SE in 2018, report says

Wednesday 22 November 20:13:38 UTC 2017

A cheaper version of the iPhone could launch in the next few months. According to a new report from China Economic News Service that cites supply chain sources, Apple plans to launch an updated version of its smaller iPhone SE early next year. SEE ALSO: Here are the best places to buy Apple products on Black Friday CENS reports that Apple … [Link]

Mashable » Thanksgiving taste testers ate lots of pie to see if ancient recipes hold up

Wednesday 22 November 20:08:40 UTC 2017

Thanksgiving means one thing: pie. And lots of it. The UC Berkeley Library scoured its collection of 900 cookbooks to find old recipes for Thanksgiving pies and then baked them and put them to the test. SEE ALSO: A thorough and ridiculous step-by-step guide for baking pumpkin pie The library went deep and found a recipe for "pompkin" pie from … [Link]

Slashdot » Net Neutrality Advocates Plan Protests For December 7 at Verizon Stores

Wednesday 22 November 20:05:00 UTC 2017

Jordan Crook, writing for TechCrunch: During yesterday's announcement of the upcoming vote, the FCC neglected to mention the historic 22 million comments on the issue, the majority of which were opposed to its rollback. In response, protests are being held on December 7 at Verizon retail stores across the country. The protests were organized by Demand Progress, Fight For The … [Link]

Mashable » Stunning new drone footage of Apple Park will make your jaw drop

Wednesday 22 November 19:50:51 UTC 2017

If you haven't gotten a chance to visit Apple Park — the company's 175-acre Cupertino campus that looks like a massive spaceship — please savor this stunning drone footage. The footage, taken in November, gives an aerial view of the park and some of its key attractions like the Visitor Center, the pond (which was recently filled with water), the … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Rick and Morty' Thanksgiving video is the gift that keeps on giving

Wednesday 22 November 19:45:35 UTC 2017

The warmest loaf in our oven this holiday season is the "Poop in my Pants" — the title of a photo album by adored Rick and Morty character, Mr. Poopybutthole, in a surprise Thanksgiving video. If you'll remember, Season 2 of Rick and Morty ended with the beloved family friend (wrongly accused of being an alien parasite and shot by … [Link]

Slashdot » 'The Death of the MBA'

Wednesday 22 November 19:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: U.S. graduate business schools — once magnets for American and international students seeking a certain route to a high income — are in an existential crisis. They are losing droves of students who are balking at sky-high tuition and, in the case of international applicants, turned off by President Trump's politics. The once-venerated MBA … [Link]

Mashable » 5 reasons why you need these Star Wars robot vacuums

Wednesday 22 November 19:10:13 UTC 2017

Here’s the thing about cleaning: it’s kind of a bummer, right? Unless you have someone (or something) to do it for you, that is. Enter the POWERbot™ robot vacuum by Samsung, a powerful cleaning device that is ready to take over all the vacuuming duties in your home. Since winning the CES Innovation Award in 2017, the POWERbot™ has continued to … [Link]

Mashable » Fans of cold and snow in the U.S. will love this new winter outlook

Wednesday 22 November 19:06:58 UTC 2017

To make a successful winter forecast for the U.S., meteorologists must examine a dizzying array of factors, from fickle fluctuations in ocean conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean to the decline of Arctic sea ice and related snow cover in Siberia. Each forecasting group, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which produces the official outlook for the U.S., has … [Link]

Mashable » RIP net neutrality: Here's what comes next (and it ain't pretty)

Wednesday 22 November 19:04:06 UTC 2017

“Just trust that the companies will tell us when they do something bad. If they do, we might be able to tell them not to do it any more." This is the spirit of how the internet will be regulated under new rules put forward by Federal Communications Chairman Ajit Pai. The rules, released on Wednesday, undo the strong net neutrality … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Last Jedi' box office will fall well below 'The Force Awakens,' and that's OK

Wednesday 22 November 18:56:55 UTC 2017

Breeeeeathe. The Last Jedi isn't going to set off the same spectacular, world record-shattering box office fireworks that we saw with The Force Awakens. It will fall well short. Just breathe. This is not a Justice League-level panic situation. SEE ALSO: Come on, of course Luke and Leia will reunite in 'The Last Jedi' Early box-office tracking for the Dec. 15 … [Link]

Mashable » Get 30% off literally everything at ASOS for an Insta-worthy Black Friday

Wednesday 22 November 18:45:15 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Black Friday at ASOS starts on Thanksgiving Day and goes all the way through November 28, and rather than having different deals going all week, ASOS is keeping it simple with a blanket 30% off everything on the site all Cyber Weekend long when … [Link]

Slashdot » The Feds Are Officially Cracking Down on Basement Biohackers

Wednesday 22 November 18:45:00 UTC 2017

Kristen Brown, reporting for Gizmodo: The Food and Drug Agency has issued a stern warning to anyone who might be crazy enough to undertake gene therapy in the do-it-yourself fashion. Definitely don't do this at home, a statement released on Tuesday implies. And if you do, we'll throw every law we can at you. The FDA's deterrent comes on the … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla's Roadster could be in for some high-powered electric competition

Wednesday 22 November 18:44:13 UTC 2017

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New Scientist – News » Private mission may get us back to Enceladus sooner than NASA

Wednesday 22 November 18:32:16 UTC 2017

Russian billionaire Yuri Milner is considering privately funding a mission to Enceladus, one of the prime places to search for life in our solar system [Link]

New Scientist – News » How do you link the world’s blockchains? With another blockchain

Wednesday 22 November 18:32:15 UTC 2017

Thousands of blockchain projects have failed because different blockchains can’t share data – now the makers of a meta-blockchain think they can restart the blockchain revolution [Link]

New Scientist – News » Signs of running water on Mars dunes are probably just dry sand

Wednesday 22 November 18:32:14 UTC 2017

The strange striped patterns that appear and fade away on Martian slopes were once thought to be evidence of flowing water – they’re actually made by dry sand [Link]

New Scientist – News » Let’s hope chickless penguin colony can come back from the brink

Wednesday 22 November 18:32:11 UTC 2017

Last season, a huge colony of Adélie penguins saw just two young survive. As they gather to breed again, a repeat would be alarming, says Olive Heffernan [Link]

New Scientist – News » Making your brain cells longer could help ward off Alzheimer’s

Wednesday 22 November 18:32:09 UTC 2017

People who die with plaques and tangles in their brain but no signs of dementia may have changed the shape of connections between neurons to withstand the disease [Link]

New Scientist – News » Uber had a massive data hack – here’s how worried you should be

Wednesday 22 November 18:32:08 UTC 2017

Uber's customer and driver data has been compromised for a year – but Uber has only just revealed details. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lightning leaves clouds of radiation and antimatter in its wake

Wednesday 22 November 18:31:53 UTC 2017

A lightning storm can trigger an atmospheric nuclear reaction that leads to the production of antimatter and radiation, which may pose health risks [Link]

Mashable » The Force might not be able to stop your phone from shattering, but these Star Wars Otterbox cases can

Wednesday 22 November 18:30:36 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The battle between choosing a phone case that will protect your phone and one that's actually stylish is sort of like the battle between Jedis and the Galactic Empire. OK, maybe not as dramatic, but still — it's a thing. Otterbox wants you to … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky have broken up and everyone is making the same joke

Wednesday 22 November 18:25:47 UTC 2017

Jennifer Lawrence and director Darren Aronofsky have had an "amicable split," Entertainment Tonight reported on Wedndesday.  The two dated for around a year after working together on the film mother!, released earlier this year to mixed reactions. While two spoke highly of each other during the press run of the film and are reportedly remaining friends after their split, Lawrence recently … [Link]

Mashable » Reddit's homepage has been covered in net neutrality protests over the past day

Wednesday 22 November 18:14:25 UTC 2017

When the Federal Communications Commission revealed Tuesday its plans to upend net neutrality, the internet was predictably outraged. After all, as we noted Tuesday, loose regulations are popular amongst internet service providers and… almost no one else.  SEE ALSO: The annotated version of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's WSJ op-ed on net neutrality Outrage was swift, particularly on Reddit, where users are … [Link]

Mashable » What not to buy this Black Friday

Wednesday 22 November 18:06:43 UTC 2017

Maybe it’s because consumers are finally more tech-savvy, but Black Friday Deals are finally getting better. Every year, I peruse the reams of paper fliers that arrive at my home and the scads of online Black Friday deals for the real forehead-slappingly bad deals. You know the offers that are too good to be true or will lead you to eventual … [Link]

Slashdot » Television's Most Infamous Hack Is Still a Mystery 30 Years Later

Wednesday 22 November 18:05:00 UTC 2017

It has been 30 years since the Max Headroom hack, arguably the creepiest hack in the television history took place. Caroline Haskins, writes about the incident for Motherboard: It was a few minutes after 9 PM on Sunday, November 22, 1987. Chicago sportscaster Dan Roan was cheerily summarizing the Bears's victory that day for Channel 9 local news. Suddenly, televisions … [Link]

Mashable » Bad idea alert: Retail employees are trying to sell their uniforms for Black Friday shoppers

Wednesday 22 November 18:03:17 UTC 2017

What seemed as just a light-hearted joke on Twitter quickly turned into a viral tweet as one user created a way for Walmart customers to get the most out of their Black Friday shopping. On Tuesday, Twitter user @OverlyLiked shared a photo of a Walmart vest tweeting that he was selling it for a total of $100, BuzzFeed reported.   You're … [Link]

Mashable » This blue cheese looks like a moldy brain, but it's actually delicious

Wednesday 22 November 18:01:22 UTC 2017

We got an exclusive look at the incredible selection of cheeses inside one of London's oldest markets—Borough Market.  On Dec. 7, Borough Market is holding ‘An Evening of Cheese’, where you can meet cheese experts and give some weird and delicious cheeses a taste. Read more…More about Food, London, Italy, Cheese, and Switzerland [Link]

Mashable » These windows won't shatter for anything

Wednesday 22 November 17:55:31 UTC 2017

SolarGard Armorcoat windows are the windows of the future. Already being used in some cars and government buildings, these windows won't shatter even if you take a bat to them. They're being marketed to places that need to avoid glass shattering from natural disasters, break-ins, or car accidents. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Windows, Government, Glass, and Natural Disaster [Link]

Mashable » Oh joy! Soon, Facebook will reveal what Russian propaganda you 'liked'

Wednesday 22 November 17:42:46 UTC 2017

Exciting news for Facebook users. In the near future, the social network will reveal what Russian propaganda users were exposed to during the 2016 presidential election.  A list of Facebook Pages or Instagram accounts will appear in a new online portal within Facebook's Help Center and will be available to all users by the end of the year, Facebook announced in … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Only Wants To Put Its Stores Where White People Live, Investigation Reveals

Wednesday 22 November 17:25:00 UTC 2017

Brian Josephs, writing for The Outline: New York's northernmost borough is the city's most diverse, has the lowest income per household, and is the only borough without an Apple Store after one opened up in Brooklyn's predominantly white neighborhood of Williamsburg last year. This trend holds true on a national scale. That means 251 of the 270 stores, or 93 … [Link]

Mashable » Apple reveals self-driving car work in research paper

Wednesday 22 November 17:19:57 UTC 2017

Apple’s work on self-driving cars has been more secretive than just about every other project in the autonomous car space — but now, two of the company's scientists have published some of their auto-focused research for the first time.  The paper, authored by Apple engineers Yin Zhou and Oncel Tuzel and published in the independent journal arXiv, details a new computer … [Link]

Mashable » Bluetooth earbuds on sale ahead of Black Friday in the MashableShop

Wednesday 22 November 17:15:45 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Black Friday is to techies as the Super Bowl is to sports fans. But while it makes sense to limit your buffalo chicken dip intake during the big game, why are we restricting holiday sales to just a single, panicky day of shopping? SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Get two HyperChiller iced coffee makers for the price of one

Wednesday 22 November 17:07:49 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. By now, you're old enough to have mastered the feisty Mr. Coffee in your office kitchen and you might even know how to use a French press. But you're hiding a secret: you have no idea how to make iced coffee or cold brew, … [Link]

Mashable » Elevated ergonomics: How innovation has pushed us beyond efficiency and safety

Wednesday 22 November 16:59:54 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Your home needs these 10 gadgets — and they're all on sale for Black Friday

Wednesday 22 November 16:56:33 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You know the holiday season is about giving thanks and showing others you care, but let's be real, everyone should take advantage of those hot Black Friday sale prices even if you're just buying a gift for yourself. After all, you deserve something nice … [Link]

Slashdot » Turkeys Are Twice as Big as They Were in 1960

Wednesday 22 November 16:45:00 UTC 2017

Alexis Madrigal, writing for The Atlantic: A turkey today is not the turkey of yesteryear. For decades, animal breeders have been transforming the genomes of turkeys to make them grow larger. Since 1960, the weight of turkeys has gone up about a quarter of a pound each year. The average weight of a turkey has gone from 15.1 pounds in … [Link]

Mashable » Rashida Jones denies leaving 'Toy Story 4' over unwanted advance from John Lasseter

Wednesday 22 November 16:32:03 UTC 2017

Rashida Jones is setting the record straight, revealing the real reason she dropped out of Toy Story 4. On Tuesday the actress told The New York Times her decision to leave was a result of Pixar's treatment of women and minorities in the workplace, not because of Pixar Founder John Lasseter. Jones denied a Hollywood Reporter article that claimed she was … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's 2018 iPhones could have 62x faster internet speeds

Wednesday 22 November 16:31:33 UTC 2017

Now that you've had plenty of time to come to grips with the iPhone X's notch, let's talk about next year's iPhone. Yeah, seriously. In a new investor research note obtained by AppleInsider, KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi-Kuo said he believes next year's iPhone(s) may support gigabit LTE, which would significantly speed up your internet upload and download speeds. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Crock-Pots are on sale right now on Amazon for all your slow-cooking needs

Wednesday 22 November 16:22:37 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. With all of the holiday events coming up, you've probably got some serious cooking to do. If any of your recipes happen to involve slow cooking, then you're in luck, because Amazon's having some awesome sales on Crock-Pots right now. You can get up … [Link]

Mashable » 6 easy ways to call your reps now and demand net neutrality

Wednesday 22 November 16:13:46 UTC 2017

Net neutrality is in jeopardy. It's time for you to take action. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is the U.S. government's media regulator, is planning to completely scrap Obama-era rules protecting the idea that the internet should be an even playing field. Without these rules, the door is open for internet service providers like Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast to potentially … [Link]

Mashable » Steve and Dustin from 'Stranger Things' answer the internet's most pressing questions

Wednesday 22 November 16:06:10 UTC 2017

One of the most unexpected things to come out Season 2 of Stranger Things was the unlikely partnership between Steve and Dustin. It was like a '80s buddy cop movie viewers never knew they wanted. Complete with a spiked baseball bat! Wired got both Gaten Matarazzo and Joe Keery together to take part in a autocomplete interview.  Google's autocomplete function … [Link]

Slashdot » China's Tencent Breaks Through $500bn Stock Market Capitalisation

Wednesday 22 November 16:05:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The value of China's biggest social network company — Tencent Holdings — has overtaken that of Facebook. The company owns WeChat, an enormously popular messaging app in China, and hit gaming franchises such as League of Legends and Honour of Kings.It is the first Asian firm to surpass a market value of $500bn. Its … [Link]

Mashable » Never scoop your kitty's poop again with this self-cleaning litter box

Wednesday 22 November 16:00:00 UTC 2017

The PetSafe ScoopFree is a self-cleaning litter box that you can leave alone for weeks at a time. The company claims the rake combs through the litter every 20 minutes. When it’s time to switch trays, just take the tray from under the box and replace it with a fresh one. Read more…More about Animals, Cats, Mashable Video, Pet, and Cat … [Link]

Mashable » These self-driving vehicles are scrubbing supermarket floors while we sleep

Wednesday 22 November 15:57:45 UTC 2017

Walmart has confirmed its testing of self-driving floor scrubbers. According to a LinkedIn article, the floor care robot that the company is trying out was developed by Brain Corp, a San Diego-based company. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Artificial Intelligence, Floor, Supermarket, and Walmart [Link]

Mashable » When Matt Ryan announces he's expecting twins, all anyone can think about is his Superbowl loss

Wednesday 22 November 15:48:28 UTC 2017

The numbers 28-3 may have a lot of significance for some of you football fans. Even if you're not down with the gridiron, you must've heard of the infamous 2017 Superbowl, when halfway through the game the Atlanta Falcons were ahead with 28 points while the New England Patriots were way behind with only 3 points.  SEE ALSO: Doctors detected CTE … [Link]

Mashable » This is why emoji are so fascinating

Wednesday 22 November 15:30:10 UTC 2017

We spoke to a person who compiles dictionaries about emoji and the different meanings they can have. It turns out there's a big difference when it comes to how you can use them when texting.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Iphone, Mashable Video, Emoji, and Emoji S [Link]

Mashable » A North Korean defector flees to freedom under a barrage of gunfire

Wednesday 22 November 15:29:37 UTC 2017

Warning: Some viewers might find the above video disturbing. It's the stuff of action movie climaxes, but IRL.  A new video captured by the United Nations Command depicts a North Korean soldier defecting by crossing the "Joint Security Area" (JSA) of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The gunfire that the escape attempt drew is a violation of the truce between … [Link]

Mashable » The proposal to do away with net neutrality is worse than you think

Wednesday 22 November 15:28:48 UTC 2017

Few who follow the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the history of its efforts to enshrine network neutrality rules into law were surprised yesterday when Chairman Ajit Pai announced that he would make public a proposal to deregulate broadband Internet access by “reclassifying” it as an information service under the Communications Act of 1934.  But many expected the Chairman to at … [Link]

Mashable » Trio of bears have a fun night out at Taco Bell until the cops show up

Wednesday 22 November 15:27:48 UTC 2017

There’s nothing like heading to Taco Bell for a cheesy stuffed burrito after a fun night out with your crew, whether you're a human or a bear. A trio of California bears took an opportunity to grab a Fourth Meal™ after dark but unfortunately their fun was cut short when a sheriff spotted the mischievous bunch and chased them out of … [Link]

Mashable » Here are the best places to buy Apple products on Black Friday

Wednesday 22 November 15:27:09 UTC 2017

When it comes to consumer electronics, Apple makes some of the best products out there. But its lineup isn't known for being cheap. Luckily, dozens of retailers are selling Apple products at discounted prices this Black Friday.  SEE ALSO: This Black Friday, save thousands on these OLED TVs We've scoured dozens of retail outlets and compiled the best Black Friday deals … [Link]

Slashdot » Stop Using Excel, Finance Chiefs Tell Staffs

Wednesday 22 November 15:26:00 UTC 2017

Tatyana Shumsky, reporting for WSJ: Adobe's finance chief Mark Garrett says his team struggles keeping track of which jobs have been filled at the software company. The process can take days and requires finance staff to pull data from disparate systems that house financial and human-resources information into Microsoft's Excel spreadsheets. From there they can see which groups are hiring … [Link]

Mashable » Literal trash bin shows off raw talent lip syncing to The Smiths

Wednesday 22 November 15:23:51 UTC 2017

Lip Sync Battle needs to sign this contestant up immediately. Ben Boyer (@sleezsisters) was driving Tuesday and listening to The Smiths. That's when he caught sight of a trash bin, hitching a ride in the back of someone's truck, which seemed desperate to take part in the musical day.  Quick, someone give this trash a record deal. SEE ALSO: An app … [Link]

Mashable » Get some deep clean help with this Hoover Power Scrub that's on sale for less than $100

Wednesday 22 November 15:14:41 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're cleaning up before your relatives arrive for the holidays (or after the festivities leave your house in shambles), then you'll definitely want to have the Hoover Power Scrub Carpet Washer on standby, especially since it's 55% off. SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2017 … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk made $300,000 selling $20 hats. How many hats did you sell?

Wednesday 22 November 15:10:43 UTC 2017

If you ever doubted Elon Musk's ability to make money, here's a fact for you: Musk's tunnel-digging Boring Company made $300,000 selling hats.  The news comes from Musk himself, who tweeted his "Initial Hat Offering" results on Tuesday and thanked supporters for buying the hat, which is available on the Boring Company website for $20.  Initial Hat Offering going great w … [Link]

Mashable » Your Emoji Keyboard Has a Shoe Problem

Wednesday 22 November 15:07:22 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Get an awesome deal on this Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from Amazon

Wednesday 22 November 15:04:25 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Between editing your photos in Photoshop, creating graphics in Illustrator, and designing your own magazine in InDesign, Adobe's got no shortage of software for you to use as a creative outlet. So why not take your pick of them with this 1-Year subscription to … [Link]

Mashable » Belgium wants loot boxes out of Europe, says they're a form of gambling

Wednesday 22 November 15:00:35 UTC 2017

Belgium wants no part of this new loot box craze in video games. The Belgian Gaming Commission declared that loot boxes in video games like Star Wars Battlefront II and Overwatch should be considered a form of gambling, Belgian news outlet VTM News reported Tuesday (via PC Gamer), even going so far as saying that they should be banned in Belgium … [Link]

Mashable » Gabby Douglas reveals that she, too, was abused by Olympic team doctor

Wednesday 22 November 14:55:26 UTC 2017

UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2017, 11:40 a.m. EST Updated to include news of Nassar pleading guilty to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Olympic gold-medalist Gabby Douglas is joining more than 100 women — including Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney — who've accused former USA Gymnastics team physician Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. The 21-year-old gymnast shared a lengthy Instagram … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Still Lets Housing Advertisers Exclude Users By Race

Wednesday 22 November 14:46:00 UTC 2017

AmiMoJo writes: In February, Facebook said it would step up enforcement of its prohibition against discrimination in advertising for housing, employment, or credit. Last week, ProPublica bought dozens of rental housing ads on Facebook but asked that they not be shown to certain categories of users, such as African-Americans,mothers of high school kids, people interested in wheelchair ramps, Jews, expats … [Link]

Mashable » The Origins of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Wednesday 22 November 14:42:51 UTC 2017

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

Mashable » Pixar's 'Coco' is more than just another inspirational fantasy

Wednesday 22 November 14:09:30 UTC 2017

What should a person be willing to sacrifice to achieve their dreams?  The easy answer is "everything," and film after film, aimed at both children and adults, has been based on that premise. Pixar's Coco, though, takes on the bigger challenge of reckoning with the cost, and wondering where the limit lies. SEE ALSO: Pixar's first-ever VR experience lets you explore … [Link]

Slashdot » EU Agrees To End Country-Specific Limits For Online Retailers

Wednesday 22 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The European Union has agreed a plan obliging online retailers operating in the bloc to make electrical goods, concert tickets or car rental available to all EU consumers regardless of where they live. Putting an end to "geoblocking", whereby consumers in one EU country cannot buy a good or service sold online in another, … [Link]

Mashable » How to talk to your Mom and Dad about Bitcoin on Thanksgiving

Wednesday 22 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

“What is this Bitcoin thing?” says your mother as she passes you a hefty bowl of mashed sweet potatoes. Dad pauses, mid-nibble on a turkey leg to chime in, “Yeah, is that real money?” Oh God, they want to have The Talk. SEE ALSO: Ron Paul is now selling your grandparents Bitcoin on Fox News Don't be surprised if you’re confronted … [Link]

Mashable » Google Play launches crazy Black Friday deals on games, music, TV, and books

Wednesday 22 November 13:33:06 UTC 2017

Charge up those Android devices, Google Play's Black Friday deals are out, and they include significant discounts on most Play wares.  Google shared the news on its official Play blog on Wednesday, saying discounts will include books, music, apps, games, and movies, as well as TV shows. SEE ALSO: Google's trying to make your job search less difficult Probably the most … [Link]

Mashable » Footballer leaves game after scoring two goals to catch the birth of his baby

Wednesday 22 November 13:12:28 UTC 2017

Does two goals and a new baby count as a hattrick? SEE ALSO: Scottish footballer celebrates goal with a dab, adorable ballboy does the same Footballer Ryan Colclough had a truly extraordinary night on Tuesday. Wigan were playing Doncaster and he was on top form having scored one goal already, when at half-time he heard that his partner had gone into … [Link]

Slashdot » How a Wi-Fi Pineapple Can Steal Your Data (And How To Protect Yourself From It)

Wednesday 22 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: The Wi-Fi Pineapple is a cheap modified wireless router enables anyone to execute sophisticated exploits on Wi-Fi networks with little to no networking expertise. A report in Motherboard explains how it can be used to run a Wall of Sheep and execute a man-in-the-middle attack, as well as how you can protect yourself from Pineapple exploits … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden tests how much 2 daughters know about their dads and it gets super awkward

Wednesday 22 November 12:39:28 UTC 2017

There are a whole bunch of spectacularly awkward questions you could ask a daughter about her father, but whether or not he manscapes has got to be pretty high up on the list. SEE ALSO: James Corden made total strangers hold a funeral for their pizza This was just one of several increasingly-cringy questions James Corden asked two daughters to … [Link]

Mashable » 2 surprise guests at 'The Crown' Season 2 premiere totally stole the show

Wednesday 22 November 11:48:09 UTC 2017

When you're organising a red carpet for a big TV show, it's crucial to have as many important guests as possible. SEE ALSO: Britain faces major change in new trailer for 'The Crown' Whoever made arrangements for the London's premiere of Netflix's The Crown on Tuesday clearly knew this rule well. Claire Foy was there. Gillian Anderson was there. Matt Smith … [Link]

Mashable » This airline just bought two Boeing 747 jumbo jets online

Wednesday 22 November 10:43:45 UTC 2017

Turns out, you really can buy anything online. Two Boeing 747 planes have been sold on Chinese online shopping platform Taobao for the price of $48 million (322 million yuan). SEE ALSO: United gave its final 747 aircraft a 1970s sendoff The planes were previously owned by cargo company Jade Cargo International, but were seized by a court in the Chinese … [Link]

Mashable » Maroon 5 and Jimmy Fallon gave subway commuters the best surprise

Wednesday 22 November 10:32:08 UTC 2017

Even when Adam Levine is wearing an unrecognisable disguise, he can still draw a crowd. SEE ALSO: Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Fallon photobombed unsuspecting fans to everyone's delight For a segment on The Tonight Show, Maroon 5 and Jimmy Fallon took to the NYC subway for a spot of busking. They kicked things off with an incognito rendition of "Crazy … [Link]

Mashable » The latest 'Last Jedi' teaser could hint at a dark storyline for Rey

Wednesday 22 November 10:15:53 UTC 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is now literally less than a freaking month away, and the theory-wagon has officially gone into overdrive. SEE ALSO: 'The Last Jedi' will explore how female bosses are treated in the workplace It feels like the weeks before a new Game of Thrones Season. Every single piece of footage is being poured over for clues. Hypotheses … [Link]

Mashable » This leather bin bag costs $423 and yes, fashion is literally trash

Wednesday 22 November 10:09:57 UTC 2017

As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure. But we're not sure if this leather bin bag by Spanish brand BIIS is either.  SEE ALSO: Ikea is 'deeply flattered' by this $2,145 high fashion homage to their humble tote The bag, which retails for up to $423 (€360), is made of real Spanish leather and according to the website, … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia Detects a Significant Radiation Spike In Mountains Close To Soviet-Era Nuclear Plant

Wednesday 22 November 10:00:00 UTC 2017

According to a report via The New York Times, Russia said that it had detected a significant radiation spike in the Ural Mountains, close to a sprawling Soviet-era nuclear plant still remembered as the site of an accident 60 years ago. Russia did however reject suggestions that it was the source of a radioactive cloud that hovered over Europe. From … [Link]

Mashable » Which robot vacuum should you get? This list can help you figure it out.

Wednesday 22 November 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Robot vacuums are the hot item this season and though they could obviously make your life 100 times easier, there's a hard part to the process: picking the right one. With so many brands, features, and app capabilities out there, deciding which vacuum you're … [Link]

Mashable » Here lies quite possibly the most unfortunate statue you'll see

Wednesday 22 November 9:35:57 UTC 2017

And now for another case of statues that look really, really wrong. A Catholic school in South Australia has had quite the headache after its new statue received plenty of attention on the internet recently for its rather unfortunate design. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga's latest wax figure is straight out of a nightmare The statue is of Saint Martin de Porres … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Confirms Surface Book 2 Can't Stay Charged During Gaming Sessions

Wednesday 22 November 7:00:00 UTC 2017

The Verge mentioned in their review that the Surface Book 2's power supply can't charge the battery fast enough to prevent it from draining in some cases. Microsoft has since confirmed that "in some intense, prolonged gaming scenarios with Power Mode Slider set to 'best performance' the battery may discharge while connected to the power supply." Engadget reports: To let … [Link]

Mashable » This adorable Google Doodle is an ode to kimchi

Wednesday 22 November 6:00:47 UTC 2017

Eat a whole jar to yourself today, kimchi fiends. It's "Kimchi Day" in Korea, so Google's published a Doodle dedicated to the ingredients that go into making the tangy fermented treat. SEE ALSO: New Google Doodle is a colourful celebration of Selena Quintanilla's life You can spot the essentials in the Doodle: cabbage, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, green … [Link]

Mashable » Cher nails the net neutrality debate in one excellent tweet

Wednesday 22 November 5:09:31 UTC 2017

Cher ain't got time for anything threatening a free and open internet. The Federal Communications Commission plans to repeal net neutrality rules instilled by the Obama administration, with widespread concerns that the move will end the internet as we know it. SEE ALSO: Mamma Mia! Cher is joining the musical sequel Net neutrality rules ensure consumers have equal, consistent access to … [Link]

Mashable » Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of sexual assault by former teen pop star

Wednesday 22 November 4:13:14 UTC 2017

Nick Carter is the latest in a long list of men in Hollywood accused of sexual assault. Melissa Schuman, formerly of the pop group Dream, accused the Backstreet Boys singer of raping her when she was 18 and he was 22.  Dream became popular in the early 2000s with songs including "He Loves U Not" and "This Is Me." SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » How the Sugar Industry Tried To Hide Health Effects of Its Product 50 Years Ago

Wednesday 22 November 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: About 50 years ago, the sugar industry stopped funding research that began to show something they wanted to hide: that eating lots of sugar is linked to heart disease. A new study exposes the sugar industry's decades-old effort to stifle that critical research. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Last Jedi' will explore how female bosses are treated in the workplace

Wednesday 22 November 3:17:17 UTC 2017

From her photos, we already knew Laura Dern's new character in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Resistance Vice-Admiral Amilyn Holdo, was unusual for the franchise. In her well-coiffed violet hair and elegant matching gown, she's unlike anyone the galaxy far, far away has shown us before. But now we know her story arc will, like a lot of Star Wars stories, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Partridge Family' star David Cassidy dies at 67

Wednesday 22 November 2:54:38 UTC 2017

David Cassidy, who became famous in the 1970s playing Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family, has died, his publicist confirmed on Tuesday night. He was 67 years old.  "On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy," a statement from his publicist … [Link]

Mashable » Turns out male dolphins use gifts and wingmen to woo women as well

Wednesday 22 November 2:50:28 UTC 2017

It’s not just humans who give each other gifts, or use wingmen, in a bid to get laid. Male humpback dolphins try their hand, or er, fin at it too, presenting large marine sponges to females in an apparent effort to mate, according to newly published research. It's the first time this behaviour has been witnessed in this species.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » $31 Million In Tokens Stolen From Dollar-Pegged Cryptocurrency Tether

Wednesday 22 November 2:10:00 UTC 2017

Mark Wilson shares a report from BetaNews: All eyes may be on the meteoric rise of Bitcoin at the moment, but it's far from being the only cryptocurrency on the block. Startup Tether issued a critical announcement after it was discovered that "malicious action by an external attacker" had led to the theft of nearly $31 million worth of tokens. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Keystone XL oil pipeline will go ahead despite last week’s spill

Wednesday 22 November 1:58:03 UTC 2017

Last week the Keystone pipeline spilled 5,000 barrels of oil. This week Nebraska decided to allow the Keystone XL extension to be built right through the state [Link]

Mashable » Turn off your mind, relax, and float down a red hot stream of lava from a Hawaiian volcano

Wednesday 22 November 1:58:03 UTC 2017

Some people listen to rain sounds to relax, others watch rivers of red hot lava flowing from an active Hawaiian shield volcano.  Like Erez Marom, who used a drone to capture mesmerising footage of lava streaming through the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater of Kīlauea, Hawai'i. It's one of the world's most active volcanoes, and has been spewing lava in its latest … [Link]

Mashable » Wu-Tang Clan member goes after pun-loving dog walkers

Wednesday 22 November 1:33:43 UTC 2017

Not everyone likes a pun, especially RZA. The Wu-Tang Clan member, otherwise known as Robert Diggs, is taking legal action against a Brooklyn dog-walking company for violating the hip hop group's copyright with their name, reports the The New York Daily News. SEE ALSO: This fancy pop-up sushi bar for dogs proves we're now subservient to our pets Woof-Tang Clan, which … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Are So Many Security Vulnerabilities Possible?

Wednesday 22 November 1:30:00 UTC 2017

dryriver writes: It seems like not a day goes by on Slashdot and elsewhere on the intertubes that you don't read a story headline reading "Company_Name Product_Name Has Critical Vulnerability That Allows Hackers To Description_Of_Bad_Things_Vulnerabi~ A lot of it is big brand products as well. How, in the 21st century, is this possible, and with such frequency? Is software running … [Link]

Slashdot » Sacramento Regional Transit Systems Hit By Hacker

Wednesday 22 November 0:50:00 UTC 2017

Zorro shares a report from CBS Local: Sacramento Regional Transit is the one being taken for a ride on this night, by a computer hacker. That hacker forced RT to halt its operating systems that take credit card payments, and assigns buses and trains to their routes. The local transit agency alerted federal agents following an attack on their computers … [Link]

Mashable » Google's latest Pixel feature is your first look at the future of search

Wednesday 22 November 0:38:45 UTC 2017

One of Google's most powerful new features is finally rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Lens, the company's intelligent camera software that can analyze the world around you, is now rolling out to Google Assistant on Pixel phones. Announced earlier this year, Lens is one of the company's most important new products as it offers an early look at what the … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert just had to make fun of that Australian crocodile attack politician

Wednesday 22 November 0:36:24 UTC 2017

Trust Stephen Colbert to get his hands on the weird things happening in Australia. This time, the focus is on Australian politician Bob Katter, who you might've seen around on the internet with his seriously bonkers change in mood, swiftly changing the subject from marriage equality to crocodile attacks. "I can't wait for Katter to weigh in on gay adoptions," … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter user trolls ‘Breitbart’ in one genius move

Wednesday 22 November 0:25:53 UTC 2017

Breitbart thought it had nailed a joke about the impending end to net neutrality. Then it was owned by the Twitter user it retweeted. With the Federal Communications Commission set to stop treating the internet as a public good, opening the door to telecoms granting different types of access to websites depending on whether sites pay a premium or not, everyone … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ocean-covered planets may not be the places to search for life

Wednesday 22 November 0:17:00 UTC 2017

Looking for life in the universe has often come down to a search for water on other planets. But water worlds may not make enough of the nutrients life needs [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Will Also Order States To Scrap Plans For Their Own Net Neutrality Laws

Wednesday 22 November 0:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In addition to ditching its own net neutrality rules, the Federal Communications Commission also plans to tell state and local governments that they cannot impose local laws regulating broadband service. This detail was revealed by senior FCC officials in a phone briefing with reporters today, and it is a victory for … [Link]

Mashable » Two thieves on a scooter get a nice dose of instant karma

Wednesday 22 November 0:03:16 UTC 2017

London has a bit of a theft problem. Bag and phone snatchers riding by twos on mopeds and scooters have become more and more common in recent years, and people are starting to get pretty fed up. On Sunday a dashcammer captured a good Samaritan fighting back against a few thieves. In the clip, the car with the camera can … [Link]

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