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.

Slashdot » More Than Half of GitHub Is Duplicate Code, Researchers Find

Thursday 23 November 23:53:00 UTC 2017

Richard Chirgwin, writing for The Register: Given that code sharing is a big part of the GitHub mission, it should come at no surprise that the platform stores a lot of duplicated code: 70 per cent, a study has found. An international team of eight researchers didn't set out to measure GitHub duplication. Their original aim was to try and … [Link]

Mashable » This is how you could sign into your accounts in the future

Thursday 23 November 22:15:00 UTC 2017

We spoke with a cybersecurity expert about how you could potentially log on to your accounts in the future. He shared some surprising insights into just how far the technology could go. Read more…More about Tech, Facebook, Instagram, Tech Innovators, and Technology [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Dialogflow, Erudus, Binance

Thursday 23 November 21:57:35 UTC 2017

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Mashable » Funny or Die and their famous friends want to 'Reclaim Black Friday' for something that matters

Thursday 23 November 21:42:31 UTC 2017

Black Friday is traditionally all about shopping, but what if it was about something that could actually make a difference in the world? (Not that buying a new TV or iPhone isn't pretty life changing, obviously.) Funny or Die and The Collective PAC have launched a new fundraising campaign to "Reclaim Black Friday," hoping to use the day to support … [Link]

Slashdot » Ajit Pai and the FCC Want It To Be Legal for Comcast To Block BitTorrent

Thursday 23 November 21:30:00 UTC 2017

Nilay Patel, reporting for The Verge: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai released his proposal to kill net neutrality this week, and while there's a lot to be unhappy with, it's hard not to be taken with the brazenness of his argument. Pai thinks it was a mistake for the FCC to try and stop Comcast from blocking BitTorrent in 2008, thinks … [Link]

Mashable » This pen will let you spice up your Thanksgiving dishes

Thursday 23 November 21:00:00 UTC 2017

The Cinnibird lets you draw onto your food with any sort of ground spices.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Thanksgiving, Food Preparation, Spice, and Presentation [Link]

Mashable » Family getting you down? Check out these dogs watching the National Dog Show.

Thursday 23 November 20:56:37 UTC 2017

Thanksgiving isn't always the best of times for everyone. Most of our families can be, at best, difficult occasionally.  Some would say that's the reason why the National Dog Show exists. But those people haven't seen dogs watching the National Dog Show.  Because it's much better. It must be like the Olympics for dogs.  SEE ALSO: Thanksgiving sides, ranked Many, many … [Link]

Slashdot » Devs Working To Stop Go Math Error Bugging Crypto Software

Thursday 23 November 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Richard Chirgwin, writing for The Register: Consider this an item for the watch-list, rather than a reason to hit the panic button: a math error in the Go language could potentially affect cryptographic libraries. Security researcher Guido Vranken (who earlier this year fuzzed up some bugs in OpenVPN) found an exponentiation error in the Go math/big package. Big numbers — … [Link]

Mashable » Someone thought Jimmy Fallon singing Prince would be good for the Macy's Day Parade. Most did not.

Thursday 23 November 20:30:01 UTC 2017

Let’s be honest, the Macy's Day Parade isn't the coolest of traditions.  Sure it's something corny and sweet to watch while you're cooking up a storm for your hungry loved ones, but many of the acts that make their way through Harold Square are aimed at generations too young or too old for most of us.  And sometimes, well, they just … [Link]

Mashable » Service members are showing their thanks to a local not-for-profit all the way from the Middle East

Thursday 23 November 20:13:03 UTC 2017

For the spouses of the brave men and women serving overseas, a phone call or video chat is the only way for families to connect and express their support. Two women with husbands serving in the Middle East have thought of a new way to bring their families together by competing in a race with their husbands while they’re away.  American … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Do Left-Handers Excel at Certain Elite Sports But Not Others?

Thursday 23 November 19:50:00 UTC 2017

Nicola Davis, writing for The Guardian: From cricketer Wasim Akram to baseball pitcher Clayton Kershaw and table tennis star Ding Ning, the world of sport has no shortage of left-handed players. But now researchers say they've worked out why lefties are overrepresented in some elite sports but not others. The study, published in the journal Biology Letters, suggests that being … [Link]

Mashable » PSA: Make sure you clearly label your Thanksgiving pie, or your roommates will think you're dead

Thursday 23 November 19:36:33 UTC 2017

Since the holidays are here, it's important to remember that open communication with your roommates is more important than usual.  You don't want sloppy handwriting to make them think you've been kidnapped. Sure, you may think this isn't a believable scenario, but then you've never seen how James (Twitter user @Jah_mes_) writes the word "pie."  SEE ALSO: Thanksgiving sides, ranked Here's … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Hackers May Have Been Russian

Thursday 23 November 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Mark Bridge, reporting for The Times: Thousands of Uber customers are believed to have had their accounts hacked by Russians after users of the app (Editor's note: the link is paywalled; alternative source) reported being billed in roubles for taxi journeys they had not taken in Moscow and St Petersburg. More than 800 people in Britain and the United States … [Link]

Slashdot » Justin Trudeau Is 'Very Concerned' With FCC's Plan to Roll Back Net Neutrality

Thursday 23 November 18:20:00 UTC 2017

Justin Ling, reporting for Motherboard: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says President Donald Trump's plan to roll back net neutrality protections for the internet "does not make sense" and that he'll be looking into what he can do to defend net neutrality for the whole internet. "I am very concerned about the attacks on net neutrality," Trudeau said in Toronto, … [Link]

Mashable » How three underdog cities are fighting for Amazon HQ2

Thursday 23 November 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Chad Emerson, president and CEO of Downtown Huntsville, Inc., knows that the odds are stacked against the city of Huntsville, Alabama being selected as home of Amazon's proposed second headquarters — but he takes a page from the city's space race past when explaining why he believes anything is possible.  "The rockets and the rocketeers were all based here and that … [Link]

Mashable » Video game food is so much more important than you think

Thursday 23 November 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The sun sets earlier and earlier every day. As we approach the shortest and darkest days of the year, we fight back with bright candles, colorful lights, optimistic songs, and delicious meals. But in times like these, it's more than just the long nights and wintry winds that threaten to undo us. Every hour, there's a new piece of news that … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Eric Schmidt Says People Want Dish-Washing Robots To Clean Up the Kitchen More Than Any Other Kind

Thursday 23 November 17:30:00 UTC 2017

There is nothing that people want robots to be able to do more than to wash the dishes, according to Alphabet Chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt. From a report: "When you ask a person what they would like a robot to do, the thing that they would like more than anyone else, is clean up the dishes in the … [Link]

Mashable » I am the CEO of Duolingo and if our passive aggressive push notifications don't make you learn French, I don't know what will

Thursday 23 November 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Hello. My name is Henry P. Twolingos and I am the CEO of Duolingo, and I'm here to discuss Duolingo's questionable push notifications. I understand that learning a language on your own can be difficult, and requires various forms of support from outside sources in order to achieve your goal. That's why we at Duolingo stand by our decision to make … [Link]

Slashdot » Singapore To Use Driverless Buses 'From 2022'

Thursday 23 November 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Singapore plans to introduce driverless buses on its public roads by 2022. From a report: The government says they will be piloted in three new neighbourhoods which will have less-crowded roads designed to accommodate the buses. The buses will be used to help residents travel in their communities, and to nearby train and bus stations. Densely-populated Singapore hopes driverless technology … [Link]

Mashable » NASA created a new chainmail tire that can transform its shape

Thursday 23 November 16:18:54 UTC 2017

NASA Glenn Research Center has just reinvented the wheel, introducing a new tire that can get back to its original shape after having undergone deformation. This invention was possible thanks to a shape memory alloy based on nickel-titanium.  No matter how many rocks it rolls over, this "Superelastic tire" will return to its pre-deformed shape like nothing ever happened. Originally created … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé gave us all an early holiday gift with festive new merch

Thursday 23 November 16:18:26 UTC 2017

Whatever holiday you celebrate has come early, thanks to Beyoncé. Oh, but you have to pay her for it. On the most hallowed of days, Thanksgiving Eve, Beyoncé's website dropped a host of new merchandise for those other holidays coming up in the next month. Over 20 new offerings are now available to make your upcoming festivities as joyous as possible. … [Link]

Mashable » Gifts for the wine drinker in your life who can't stop breaking glasses

Thursday 23 November 16:00:00 UTC 2017

All wine should be drunk out of sippy cups. Whether you choose to embrace or reject that truth is on you.  The older we get, the more it comes clear that mankind simply wasn't designed to drink out of wine glasses. Humans are far too uncoordinated to hold onto a wine glass without putting its precious little life at risk. Chances … [Link]

Slashdot » Workers at Amazon's Main Italian Site To Hold First Strike on Black Friday

Thursday 23 November 15:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Workers at Amazon's main distribution hub in Italy are planning their first ever strike for Friday, trade unions said, threatening to disrupt one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Like the rest of Europe, Italians in recent years have embraced the U.S. tradition of Black Friday, a day of heavy discounting by … [Link]

Mashable » Two more women say Al Franken groped them

Thursday 23 November 15:31:07 UTC 2017

Don’t think that a holiday would stop the growing list of reasons to ban men.  Two more women have come forward accusing Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of inappropriate touching, adding their voices to two others who have done the same in the past week. As reported on HuffPost last night, the sources say the incidents occurred during campaign events. The two … [Link]

Mashable » Get $80 off the PetCube bundle because your pets deserve treats on Black Friday, too

Thursday 23 November 15:07:23 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Black Friday is exciting for humans, but for your pets it's just another day. If you're braving the cold, long lines (or hunkering down at your computer scouring our Deals Tracker,) you can keep an eye on your fur babies, as well as reward … [Link]

Slashdot » Firefox Will Warn Users When Visiting Sites That Suffered a Data Breach

Thursday 23 November 15:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla engineers are working on a notifications system for Firefox that shows a security warning to users visiting sites that have suffered data breaches. The notifications system will use data provided by Have I Been Pwned?, a website that indexes public data breaches and allows users to search and see if their details have been compromised … [Link]

Mashable » Get $150 off Oculus Rift, plus 6 free VR games at Best Buy on Nov. 23-25

Thursday 23 November 14:46:05 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Best Buy's Black Friday deals were announced early in November, and it's finally time to snag some of that sweet, sweet tech. SEE ALSO: Save $30 off the limited-edition Minecraft XBox One S bundle If the Oculus Rift bundle caught your eye, you're not … [Link]

Mashable » This invention kit is on sale and can turn almost anything into a touchpad or video game controller

Thursday 23 November 14:33:07 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Have you ever seen the experiment that uses an orange to conduct electricity and think "man, I wish I could use fruit to control objects in my life," because same, obviously. The idea of using wiring to turn inanimate objects into useful items isn't … [Link]

Mashable » Those weird 'Prongles' snacks are not all they seem

Thursday 23 November 14:19:12 UTC 2017

What fresh hell is this? SEE ALSO: Sorry, Cards Against Humanity can't stop Trump's wall It all started when the internet noticed something a bit off about a strange, familiar-sounding new snack called Prongles. this photo just keeps getting better the longer you look at it pic.twitter.com/Fff15285i1 — Kat Angus (@katangus) November 21, 2017 I demand to know what the fuck … [Link]

Slashdot » Cloudflare Might Be Exploring a Way To Slow Down FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's Home Internet Speeds

Thursday 23 November 14:10:00 UTC 2017

Late Wednesday night, TechCrunch reporter Josh Constine pleaded to tech billionaires to purchase local ISPs near FCC chairman Ajit Pai's home and slow down his Internet speeds. One of the responders to that tweet was Matthew Prince, co-founder and chief executive of Cloudflare, who said: I could do this in a different, but equally effective, way. Sent note to our … [Link]

Mashable » 12 hidden tips and tricks every iPhone X owner needs to know

Thursday 23 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

The iPhone X ushers in a new age of all display, notches, facial recognition, Animoji, and new gestures for controlling everything. You may find yourself confused by how to do things without a home button and notice many features have been moved around. To help you get the hang of things quickly, we've compiled the 12 best hidden tips that'll help … [Link]

Mashable » Your Thanksgiving won't be complete without these 8 comedy episodes

Thursday 23 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

It may be what Schmidt from New Girl once labeled the “least sexy American holiday,” but Thanksgiving is a great time for food, and even better, for TV. Chase your turkey dinner by binging these festive episodes, and give thanks for peak TV. SEE ALSO: 'Boy Meets World' is finally streaming. Here's 5 episodes to watch right now Master of None, … [Link]

Mashable » Gifts under $20 that are actually useful

Thursday 23 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The holidays are right around the corner, and with the holidays come those super-fun-but-super-hard-to-shop-fo~ gift exchanges. When there's a price limit so everyone can ball on a budget, it's sometimes difficult to find a good gift that's cheap and useful. You can find something … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Birds have childhood sweethearts that they stay with as adults

Thursday 23 November 13:30:51 UTC 2017

Whooping cranes form long-term monogamous relationships, and over half of couples first get together before they are both sexually mature [Link]

Mashable » Watch Denzel Washington throw a bowl of cranberry sauce through a basketball hoop

Thursday 23 November 13:06:53 UTC 2017

Even when Denzel Washington is throwing a bowl of cranberry sauce at a basketball hoop, he still somehow manages to make it look cool. SEE ALSO: Denzel Washington surprised a 86-year-old woman at her doorstep and it'll melt your heart In the clip above from The Tonight Show, Washington competes against Jimmy Fallon in a "Random Object Shootout". Basically, they … [Link]

Mashable » Put this durable suitcase at the top of your Black Friday shopping list

Thursday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. There's no better way to spend the holiday travel season than with a trusty piece of luggage by your side. If you're in the market for one such suitcase, check out the Genius Pack Aerial Hardside Carry On Spinner, available now at a steep discount … [Link]

Mashable » These sheets turn your entire bed into the cold side of the pillow

Thursday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Is there anything better than flipping over your pillow and pressing your cheek into its cold, soft fabric as you drift off to sleep? (Answer: Nope.) According to the National Sleep Foundation, cooling off your body by a few degrees — by resting your head on … [Link]

Mashable » Want to improve your resume in 2018? Get lifetime access to these online courses.

Thursday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Maybe it's the idea of starting anew or maybe it's the guilt we feel after spending the entire holiday season sitting on the couch and stuffing our faces with gingerbread cookies and eggnog, but the new year often inspires us to hit the refresh … [Link]

Mashable » The hottest retailtainment party of the year is at, um, Walmart

Thursday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

When ancient humans roamed the earth, anthropologists now believe, they walked into stores to do their holiday shopping instead of going online. Sadly, that era ended when the giant Amazon.com meteor struck the earth, leaving millions trapped in their own homes waiting for their packages to arrive. Now, Walmart, seeking to boost in-store shopping, is trying to bring back the prehistoric … [Link]

Mashable » 19 whiskey gifts for the sophisticated drinker in your life

Thursday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

We all have that friend who's REALLY into whiskey. So instead of scouring the stores and waiting in line for the perfect gift, kick off your shoes and order one of these gifts instead.  SEE ALSO: The Perfect Gifts for Anyone Still Stoked About the Future And if you're having a hard time finding that special something, it's a fact that … [Link]

Mashable » Star Wars kitchen items for the fans that already have everything else

Thursday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Star Wars fans are the most dedicated fans there are. Though this dedication is impressive (most impressive), the only problem is that it's hard to gift a Star Wars enthusiast merchandise that they don't already have.  Well thanks to thy help around The Last … [Link]

Slashdot » 'We Are Disappointed': Tech Companies Speak Up Against the FCC's Plan To Kill Net Neutrality

Thursday 23 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from Business Insider: The FCC is planning to kill net neutrality — and some tech companies are starting to speak out. Pro-net neutrality activists, who argue the principle creates a level playing-field online, are up in arms about the plan. And some tech companies are now speaking out in support of net neutrality as … [Link]

Mashable » Cheeky seal gets chased away by weary fishmonger, goes viral

Thursday 23 November 12:56:01 UTC 2017

Meet the greatest fish-thief in all of Ireland. SEE ALSO: Trio of bears have a fun night out at Taco Bell until the cops show up Some food outlets have to contend with raccoons or foxes raiding the bins. But in a town in the Republic of Ireland, there's an entirely different kind of animal burglar. Just witnessed this giant seal … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the 'Mans Not Hot' grandma remix you never knew you needed

Thursday 23 November 12:12:41 UTC 2017

Not many memes manage to last for several months, but the "Mans Not Hot" phenomenon doesn't look like it's due to end anytime soon. SEE ALSO: This comedy rap has gone so viral pretty much every line is now a meme In the latest chapter, Big Shaq himself appeared on BBC Radio 1. He shared his thoughts on the pronunciation … [Link]

Mashable » This real-time Black Friday tracker shows just how much we shop online

Thursday 23 November 12:10:00 UTC 2017

Shopping season is upon us — even if Thanksgiving is just getting started.  To really see how much everyone's dropping on deals, online shopping platform Shopify has a real-time dashboard showing how much and what (and from where) people are buying online.  SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2017 deals from all over the internet, compiled just for you in one handy spreadsheet … [Link]

Mashable » Gift-worthy kitchen tech items for the Chopped enthusiasts in your life

Thursday 23 November 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Well, it happened: like every other part of the home, the smart home storm has infiltrated the kitchen.  Regardless of whether your holiday shopping involves gifts for a cooking whiz or someone who sets their food on fire more often than not, this list … [Link]

Mashable » Black Friday deals on headphones: Bose, Philips, Beats, Sony, Samsung, and more

Thursday 23 November 12:00:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you're in the market for new headphones because your old ones are busted or you're trying to adapt to the fact that your new phone is missing a headphone jack, this weekend is the time to buy.  SEE ALSO: Check out the sweet … [Link]

Mashable » This NYCT subway tweet is so confusing it hurts

Thursday 23 November 11:39:21 UTC 2017

Getting around a city can be a nightmare, but luckily with the invention of Twitter, transport networks like @NYCTSubway can lend a hand. Or not. SEE ALSO: Maroon 5 and Jimmy Fallon gave subway commuters the best surprise A few days ago, the official NYCT account tweeted some travel advice to a baffled citizen. Actually, advice might be a strong word… … [Link]

Mashable » This virtual cocktail glass wants to 'turn' water into wine

Thursday 23 November 11:30:16 UTC 2017

This "virtual glass" wants to trick your tastebuds. Researchers at the National University of Singapore have designed a cocktail glass which is capable of tricking your senses into thinking that the water you're drinking is actually, well, anything else. SEE ALSO: This knife uses ultrasonic waves to cut through virtually anything with ease But how exactly does it work? According to … [Link]

Mashable » League of Legends suspends player until 2020 for 'credible threats of physical violence'

Thursday 23 November 11:12:20 UTC 2017

A League of Legends (LOL) player has been suspended until 2020 after he was caught on a livestream making physical threats against his girlfriend. Chinese LOL player Li Wei Jun, who goes under the name Vasilii, was fired earlier in October from Chinese team Newbee, and an investigation into his behaviour was launched. SEE ALSO: Pro 'League of Legends' player fired … [Link]

Mashable » This live TV celebrity eating challenge is the stuff of nightmares

Thursday 23 November 11:04:36 UTC 2017

You know that "Fill Your Guts or Spill Your Guts" game James Corden sometimes plays on his show, where celebrities have to choose between eating a horrendous food item or answering a tricky question? SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian downs sardine smoothie to avoid pregnancy question Well, this is sort of like that. Only it's way worse. I'm a Celebrity… Get Me … [Link]

Mashable » Alt-righter Richard Spencer banned from 26 European countries

Thursday 23 November 11:00:19 UTC 2017

It is not a good moment for white nationalist and alt-right personality Richard Spencer.  SEE ALSO: Twitter is removing verification checkmarks from accounts that break its rules After Twitter stripped him of the blue verification mark, Spencer is facing a ban from the EU's visa-free Schengen Area which comprises of 26 European countries, according to The Associated Press and Poland's state-run … [Link]

Mashable » 'Jurassic World' released a clip of Chris Pratt playing with a baby raptor and you need to see it

Thursday 23 November 10:54:06 UTC 2017

She’s such a good raptor! SEE ALSO: The dinosaurs of 'Jurassic World Evolution' sure do look majestic Jurassic World writer Colin Trevorrow tweeted out a tiny bit of footage from the upcoming film, and it is pretty damn sweet. From our Jurassic family to yours@FilmBayona @PrattPrattPratt @BryceDHoward @LeDoctor #FALLENKINGDOM pic.twitter.com/KiR3et9Vx1 — Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) November 22, 2017 Look at the little … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden surprises staff member with gloriously awkward game of 'Live Tinder'

Thursday 23 November 10:43:02 UTC 2017

Tinder is already horrendously awkward for everyone involved — but when you make the whole thing an IRL experience, it gets even worse. During a segment for Wedensday's Late Late Show, James Corden treated one unfortunate staff member to a game of "Live Tinder". It's pretty much how it sounds — a bunch of guys came out onstage, and the … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube To Implement New Guidelines To Protect Minors From Disturbing Content

Thursday 23 November 10:00:00 UTC 2017

YouTube will be implementing five new rules to protect minors from disturbing content. They include removing ads from inappropriate videos and blocking predatory comments from videos that feature minors. CNET reports: The new guidelines are as follows: -Tougher application of Community Guidelines and faster enforcement through technology -Removing ads from inappropriate videos targeting families -Blocking inappropriate comments on videos featuring … [Link]

Mashable » 21 jokes written by kids that are so bad they're actually good

Thursday 23 November 9:30:00 UTC 2017

If sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, then jokes written by small children are most definitely the highest. Even the briefest of visits to the @KidsWriteJokes Twitter page is glorious proof of this. SEE ALSO: Grandma accidentally buys a super NSFW book for her granddaughter and it's hilarious The idea started as the Tumblr page Bad Kids Jokes in 2012, … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon has sorta, kinda launched in Australia

Thursday 23 November 7:06:02 UTC 2017

For years, many Australians have only been able to window-shop at Amazon. Now, the Australian iteration of Amazon Marketplace has seemingly launched in the country on Thursday afternoon, although it's a very, very soft launch at that. SEE ALSO: Amazon's first Black Friday deals are here, and they're pretty awesome Rumours were abound that Amazon would launch its Australian store on … [Link]

Slashdot » Flowing Water On Mars' Surface May Just Be Rolling Sand Instead

Thursday 23 November 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Two years ago, NASA made a big splash when it announced the discovery of flowing water on the surface of Mars. Unfortunately, according to new research from the U.S. Geological Survey, the surface features that NASA thought were made up of liquid water may actually be flowing grains of sand instead. The Verge reports: The features in question are dark … [Link]

Mashable » K-pop group BTS just broke the world record for most Twitter engagements

Thursday 23 November 6:44:52 UTC 2017

BTS has gone and done it again. K-pop group BTS has broken the world record for most Twitter engagements, according to a report by HuffPost. SEE ALSO: All anyone cared about at the AMAs was South Korean boy band BTS The seven-piece boy band will enter next year's Guinness Book of Records for having an average of 252,200 retweets per tweet … [Link]

Mashable » Dude builds massive backyard water slide, and of course he got into trouble for it

Thursday 23 November 6:24:56 UTC 2017

It’s a theme park experience in the comfort of your own home. An Australian man's mammoth backyard waterslide has raised the ire of local authorities, who are concerned that it poses a safety risk. SEE ALSO: You can now ride your bike over a 3D-printed bridge Luke Newton from Perth picked up the three-lane slide, which measures 12 metres (13 yards) … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk has finished building the biggest battery in the world

Thursday 23 November 4:16:05 UTC 2017

Elon Musk made a bet to build the world's biggest battery in 100 days or he'd pay for it. And he's done. Tesla has completed installing its colossal lithium ion battery in South Australia, a Powerpack system with 100 megawatts of capacity. But now comes the test. SEE ALSO: This isn’t the first time Elon Musk made big promises Regulatory testing … [Link]

Slashdot » Study Finds Different Types of Alcohol Can Determine Different Moods

Thursday 23 November 3:30:00 UTC 2017

A new study published in the journal BMJ Open says different types of alcoholic drinks change and shape your mood in different ways. For example, spirits may make you feel angry, sexy or tearful, while red wine or beer may make you feel relaxed. The researchers questioned nearly 30,000 people aged 18-34 from 21 different countries for the study. BBC … [Link]

Mashable » Woman has a brilliant method of sneaking snacks into the movies

Thursday 23 November 2:29:37 UTC 2017

Sneaking in your own snacks to a cinema can be an anxious moment. While some opt for the simple handbag stash, one woman by the name of Angela Brisk has come up with a novel way to hide all your delicious treats. SEE ALSO: Elevator technician reveals the truth about elevator scenes in movies As Brisk posted on Twitter, all you … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » A Field Guide to Tech Turkeys

Thursday 23 November 2:24:42 UTC 2017

We’re off for the US holiday, but here's an updated retro you can feast on. We're thankful for our amazing patrons, who keep food on our table (and our server running)! [Link]

Slashdot » Google Wipes 786 Pirate Sites From Search Results

Thursday 23 November 2:05:00 UTC 2017

Google and several leading Russian search engines have completely wiped 786 "pirate" sites from their search results. That's according to telecoms watch Rozcomnadzor, which reports that the search providers delisted the sites after ISPs were ordered by a Moscow court to permanently block them. TorrentFreak reports: Late July, President Vladimir Putin signed a new law which requires local telecoms watchdog … [Link]

Mashable » Ira Glass' NYC apartment listing as an episode of 'This American Life'

Thursday 23 November 1:36:46 UTC 2017

Hi, this is Ira Glass. Today’s topic: My apartment.  With my one-bedroom, 1,020-square-foot Chelsea apartment currently up for sale, we thought it would be a good moment to shut out politics and global events for a second to look inward, to something more intrinsic to our everyday needs as human beings: home.  Ira Glass' actual apartment in Chelsea.Image: donna dotanFrom WBEZ … [Link]

Slashdot » We'll Never Legalize Bitcoin, Says Russian Minister

Thursday 23 November 1:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: In yet another backflip worthy of the Moscow Circus, a Russian minister has said that the country will never legalize bitcoin, just seven months after another government minister said it was considering making it legal. Minister of Communications and Mass Media Nikolai Nikiforov made the statement this week, saying that "bitcoin is a foreign … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand's nationwide Secret Santa is rather adorable

Thursday 23 November 0:50:30 UTC 2017

It seems like if there's anywhere to be in the world, it'd be in New Zealand. These holidays, New Zealanders are set to again participate in a nationwide Secret Santa, organised by the country's postal service, NZ Post.  SEE ALSO: Want to feel relaxed over the holidays? Maybe choose red wine over shots. For those unfamiliar with the concept, Secret Santa, … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Is Under Investigation By Multiple States Over a 2016 Data Breach

Thursday 23 November 0:45:00 UTC 2017

Yesterday, it was reported that Uber concealed a massive cyberattack that exposed 57 million people's data. Recode reports that at least five states — Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York and Connecticut — would investigate the matter. From the report: Meanwhile, Uber must contend with the possible threat of a new probe at the Federal Trade Commission. The agency, which acts … [Link]

Mashable » Want to feel relaxed over the holidays? Maybe choose red wine over shots.

Thursday 23 November 0:19:18 UTC 2017

You are what you eat — and drink — to some extent. So during the Thanksgiving holiday when family tensions are running high, it can't hurt to be mindful of what you're sipping on. A new study from Public Health Wales looked at about 30,000 responses from 18- to 34-year-olds from 21 different countries to a survey about drinking habits and … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung's Galaxy S9 Will Appear At CES In January, Says Report

Thursday 23 November 0:05:00 UTC 2017

According to VentureBeat, Samsung is planning to show off its next-generation Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Some of the information about the devices will be shared at CES, but Samsung is still apparently holding an official launch event in March, as it did this past year for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. … [Link]

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