Geekish

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 » I played 'HQ.' It was fun. It'll be gone in six months.

Monday 27 November 23:56:55 UTC 2017

Today, a bunch of us cool folks here played that hip new, live phone trivia game HQ. As a big trivia guy (and regular champion), I enjoyed myself. As a realist, I don't think it'll be around for too long. HQ is an app that you can download on your iPhone (no quiz for you Android users). Then, twice a day … [Link]

Mashable » The best products to buy from Samsung on Cyber Monday

Monday 27 November 23:48:07 UTC 2017

If you want crazy discounts on Samsung products, this is your last call. The Korean tech giant still has some of its Black Friday deals listed, and they will be live through the end of Cyber Monday. SEE ALSO: Samsung, Apple, Sony, Microsoft, and more in Newegg's killer Black Friday deals These are the best deals Samsung is still offering, and … [Link]

Mashable » Fake Roy Moore accuser tries to trick the Washington Post and fails spectacularly

Monday 27 November 23:45:07 UTC 2017

Project Veritas, you just played yourself. The group, founded by conservative "guerrilla journalist" James O’Keefe, tried to expose the Washington Post but ended up looking pretty dumb in the end. It all started when a woman approached the Post with a story. She said that when she was 15 years old, she'd been impregnated by Roy Moore, the Alabama senate candidate … [Link]

Mashable » Two people trying to run the same government agency makes for a really awkward first day

Monday 27 November 23:44:02 UTC 2017

Revolutionaries, take note — if you're planning a government takeover, please use high quality breakfast pastries. That's a lesson that White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney apparently hadn't learned when he stepped into the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau today. He was there to take on an additional job as the agency's director. The only problem? The agency's acting director, Leandra English, … [Link]

Mashable » It's time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to start killing off its heroes

Monday 27 November 23:41:43 UTC 2017

There’s another Avengers movie on the horizon, and you know what that means: It's time for another round of PR-friendly promises about how this will be the ultimate Avengers movie, the one that brings all the ongoing storylines to a head and leaves the MCU forever changed. But what if this time, it actually is? SEE ALSO: There's a big 'Infinity … [Link]

Mashable » Now you can own NASA's Golden Record on vinyl

Monday 27 November 23:37:23 UTC 2017

In 1977, NASA sent the Voyager 1 spacecraft out on a mission to the distant worlds of our solar system. Nestled safely aboard the spacecraft sits the Golden Record, a collection of sounds and songs of Earth meticulously chosen by scientists to represent the best humanity has to offer. The record also includes a map pointing back to Earth, plus directions … [Link]

Slashdot » White House Weighs Personal Mobile Phone Ban For Staff

Monday 27 November 23:20:00 UTC 2017

The White House is considering banning its employees from using personal mobile phones while at work. While President Trump has been vocal about press leaks since taking office, one official said the potential change is driven by cybersecurity concerns. Bloomberg reports: One official said that there are too many devices connected to the campus wireless network and that personal phones … [Link]

Mashable » 'Outlander' can teach other shows a valuable lesson about sex

Monday 27 November 23:19:42 UTC 2017

This story contains spoilers for Outlander Season 3, episode 11, titled "Uncharted." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our episode 10 recap. Period dramas often have an uncomfortable relationship with consent; whether the setting is fantasy or historical, creators have always used the subjugation of women as a way to emphasize the danger of the time … [Link]

Mashable » Competitive eater consumes 3 pounds of honey in under 5 minutes

Monday 27 November 23:10:05 UTC 2017

Competitive eater, Matt Stonie, is back at it again with another challenge. But this time, it involves 4,000 calories worth of honey (of the money-saving website with the same name as the condiment, Honey). Stonie is a professional at consuming large amounts of unhealthy foods into his system including a three-pound gummy worm, 255 marshmallow peeps, and 12 pints of … [Link]

Mashable » The horrors of 'Animal Crossing's secret cults and prison camps

Monday 27 November 22:43:35 UTC 2017

We’ve long suspected that a dark underbelly lay hidden beneath the cute veneer of Animal Crossing, a Nintendo game about friendship, cute critters, and paying off mortgages (allegedly). Now, new evidence from the recently released Pocket Camp mobile edition is finally revealing the truth. You're actually the director of a labor cult on par with Scientology's Sea Org, you sick bastard. … [Link]

Mashable » Terry Crews on alleged sexual assaulter back at work: 'SOMEONE GOT A PASS'

Monday 27 November 22:41:23 UTC 2017

Since practically Day 1 of the sexual misconduct reckoning in Hollywood, Terry Crews was one of the strongest voices speaking truth to power. Now that his alleged harasser has been welcomed back to work, he's not backing down. Crews famously accused a "high level Hollywood executive" of groping him at a 2016 party, leading top WME talent agent Adam Venit to … [Link]

Slashdot » Plex's DVR Can Now Automatically Remove Commercials For You

Monday 27 November 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Plex has updated its DVR, adding a new feature to automatically remove commercials. According to Digital Trends, "The feature was added in an update the Plex team pushed out over the weekend. You'll need to manually enable the feature by heading into your Plex DVR settings and finding the option, labeled 'Remove Commercials.'" From the report: You may not want … [Link]

Mashable » How to buy a TV online without losing your mind

Monday 27 November 22:35:30 UTC 2017

A television is a great gift for all occasions, from birthdays to Christmas and graduations. But buying one for your spouse, friend, relative, or yourself can be an intimidating prospect. There are seemingly infinite models, brands, and features to choose from. And with every page full of long strings of letters and numbers, and science-y phrases like "Quantum Dot Color" and … [Link]

Mashable » Our office played HQ Trivia together. Here's what we think of it.

Monday 27 November 22:35:11 UTC 2017

We here at Mashable love a buzzy tech startup, whether it's Yo!, Peach, Meerkat, or any of the other dozens of apps that have had their moment in the sun. So when we heard about HQ, the new live trivia app that has created something of a sensation with its daily quizzes, we had to give it a shot. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Fake news, child abuse, and jihadist recruiters: How YouTube's reckoning arrived

Monday 27 November 22:29:42 UTC 2017

YouTube has spent years operating like many other tech platforms: Hear no evil, see no evil. That's no longer tenable. The Google-owned online video giant in recent weeks has been thrust to the front of the broader discussion about the role tech platforms have in regulating what is put onto their networks—and who it's reaching. Facebook, Twitter, and others have faced … [Link]

Mashable » 'Destiny 2' has been misleading players

Monday 27 November 22:20:36 UTC 2017

I may not understand the finer nuances of game development, but I know when I'm being fed a line of shit. It was a rough holiday weekend for Destiny 2 developer Bungie after a brewing controversy over the game's handling of experience points and player progression finally bubbled over. People are fed up, and the dev team was forced to respond. … [Link]

Mashable » Jay-Z talks police brutality at concert: 'It's a human issue'

Monday 27 November 22:07:02 UTC 2017

If there's one thing we've learned about Jay-Z this year, it's that he isn't afraid to use his musical performances as opportunities to discuss serious issues. At his Sunday concert in Brooklyn's Barclays Center the rapper took time to share his thoughts about police brutality and NFL players kneeling before the national anthem — a protest started by Colin Kaepernick over … [Link]

Mashable » Here are seven things you probably didn't know about the comedy film 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles'

Monday 27 November 22:04:27 UTC 2017

John Hughes' classic holiday film turns 30 this month, so we're putting the leftovers down to talk about Steve Martin and John Candy's cross country travel nightmare. Here are 7 things you didn't know about Planes, Trains and Automobiles… probably! Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content. Read more…More about Christmas, Thanksgiving, Ferris Bueller, Road Trip, and Planes [Link]

Mashable » Mark Cuban bets big on dating app Hater

Monday 27 November 22:03:52 UTC 2017

For a dating app that centers on what you can't stand, Hater is sure getting a lot of love lately. The app, which launched in February, scored a $200,000 investment from superstar businessman Mark Cuban on Sunday night’s episode of Shark Tank. Hater CEO Brendan Alper opted to take Cuban’s offer over several others. HATERS, this is your opportunity to find … [Link]

Mashable » Project Entrepreneur expands accelerator program to help more women entrepreneurs build scalable companies

Monday 27 November 22:00:01 UTC 2017

Since launching in 2015, Project Entrepreneur — a media partner of Mashable — has trained more than 1,200 aspiring entrepreneurs representing 131 U.S. cities. Its annual venture competition has yielded an alumnae community of nearly 400 women entrepreneurs, with the 2016 finalists reporting $10+ million raised in seed and pre-seed funding. Now entering its third year, Project Entrepreneur (PE) — an … [Link]

Mashable » Your Home Screen Is Trash

Monday 27 November 22:00:01 UTC 2017

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

Slashdot » Comcast Hints At Plan For Paid Fast Lanes After Net Neutrality Repeal

Monday 27 November 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: For years, Comcast has been promising that it won't violate the principles of net neutrality, regardless of whether the government imposes any net neutrality rules. That meant that Comcast wouldn't block or throttle lawful Internet traffic and that it wouldn't create fast lanes in order to collect tolls from Web companies … [Link]

Mashable » Drone used to drop anti-news leaflets over NFL stadiums

Monday 27 November 21:55:42 UTC 2017

Say what you will about the quality of NFL play in the San Francisco Bay Area this season but things got a little weird on Sunday when a man allegedly used a drone to drop anti-media leaflets over games in both Santa Clara and Oakland. SEE ALSO: Medical delivery drones could expedite defibrillations Tracy Michael Mapes was said to have dropped … [Link]

Mashable » Cyber Monday deals at Asos, Urban Outfitters, H&M, and more to help you #slay on Instagram

Monday 27 November 21:55:04 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Attention Cyber Monday shoppers: every store you love is offering some ridiculous discount that you have to take advantage of. To calm your capitalism-fueled anxiety a bit, check out our list of the Cyber Monday sales at all of your favorite clothing stores, all … [Link]

Mashable » Acer Mixed Reality Headset gets the VR experience right

Monday 27 November 21:54:03 UTC 2017

The best test of any virtual reality system is how quickly can you forget you’re wearing a virtual reality system? By this measure alone, Acer’s Windows Mixed Reality Headset (and the included motion controllers) is a very good VR system. SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday is bringing it with huge sales on PC gaming equipment Within minutes of donning the headset and … [Link]

Mashable » These Cyber Monday deals on streaming devices are the cord-cutting excuse you've been looking for

Monday 27 November 21:46:33 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Unless you have some sort of Stockholm Syndrome, there's no reason to still be subscribing to cable, when all the streaming devices available to you are cheaper, easier to use, and have way more options. SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday sales on smart plugs to … [Link]

Mashable » Big weather pattern shift could blast East Coast with frigid air, snow in mid-December

Monday 27 November 21:22:37 UTC 2017

Everyone should be wary when weather geeks start getting excited about an upcoming shift in the jet stream because it usually means inclement weather is ahead. After all, weather enthusiasts — whether they be armchair forecasters or professionals — tend to abhor boring stretches of "nice" weather. Forecasters have reason to be psyched right now, given strong hints for what could … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feather-light artificial muscles lift 1000 times own weight

Monday 27 November 21:22:14 UTC 2017

Lightweight muscle-bot has the strength-to-weight ratio of a newborn lifting an SUV [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fake embryonic stem cells tested in people with Parkinson’s

Monday 27 November 21:22:13 UTC 2017

A type of “virgin birth” stem cell could be as powerful as embryonic stem cells but without the same ethical objections, and are being tested for Parkinson’s [Link]

New Scientist – News » What to expect if Indonesia’s volcano erupts in a big way

Monday 27 November 21:22:12 UTC 2017

Mount Agung's last big eruption was in 1963, and a major blast could create an ash cloud that disrupts air travel for weeks, and temporarily cool the global climate as well [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mysterious gamma rays in Crab nebula traced to pulsar winds

Monday 27 November 21:22:11 UTC 2017

Ultra-bright flashes in the Crab nebula have baffled astronomers, but they could result from winds created by a pulsar at the heart of the gas cloud [Link]

New Scientist – News » Good news: one form of air pollution may be falling in Europe

Monday 27 November 21:22:10 UTC 2017

Levels of nitrogen dioxide in European city air rose throughout the 2000s but seem to have reached a peak in 2010 – suggesting Europe might get cleaner air sooner than expected [Link]

New Scientist – News » We’ve found a bunch of dwarf galaxies we thought didn’t exist

Monday 27 November 21:22:09 UTC 2017

The missing dwarf galaxies around the Milky Way have been found. Their existence means dark matter could be made of particles that are warmer than we expected [Link]

Slashdot » Computer Science GCSE in Disarray After Tasks Leaked Online

Monday 27 November 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The new computer science GCSE has been thrown into disarray after programming tasks worth a fifth of the total marks were leaked repeatedly online. Exams regulator Ofqual plans to pull this chunk of the qualification from the overall marks as it has been seen by thousands of people. Ofqual said the non-exam assessment may … [Link]

Mashable » Face ID has been defeated again, and this time it was 'simple'

Monday 27 November 21:19:22 UTC 2017

Breaking into a locked iPhone X shouldn't ever be described as simple, but according to a group of security researchers, that's exactly where we find ourselves. The same Vietnamese team that managed to trick Face ID with an elaborately constructed mask now says it has found a way to create a replicated face capable of unlocking Apple's latest and greatest biometric … [Link]

Mashable » Get $250 off a 15-inch MacBook Pro at Best Buy today

Monday 27 November 21:18:30 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you've been waiting for Cyber Monday to make your next big computer purchase, that waiting has not been in vainBest Buy has tons of deals on laptops to help you save the big bucks this year, and if you've been wanting to upgrade … [Link]

Mashable » Trump praises Native Americans and uses racial slur in the same sentence

Monday 27 November 21:17:54 UTC 2017

You may have survived Thanksgiving with your racist uncle, but President Donald Trump won't let that feeling of relief last long. At an event honoring the Navajo code talkers who played a vital role in the U.S. military during World War II, Trump couldn't stop himself from making a racist dig at Sen. Elizabeth Warren, calling her "Pocahontas." SEE ALSO: John … [Link]

Mashable » Turn your light switches into smart home devices because it's 2017 and this is what we do now

Monday 27 November 21:08:32 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Cyber Weekend has been huge for the Internet of Things trend, which shows no signs of slowing down. We've already told you about deals on smart plugs, which transform anything that plugs into the wall into a Smart Home gadget. Now you can get … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry kicks beach ball at a concert and nails person filming in the face

Monday 27 November 20:55:47 UTC 2017

Accomplished singer and performer Katy Perry has a backup career as a soccer player if this whole music thing doesn't work out. Perry was performing her hit song "Roar" at a concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday when a bunch of beach balls were unleashed onto the stage. Perry did the natural thing anyone would do when seeing … [Link]

Mashable » Save on this Alexa-enabled smart thermostat by Ecobee

Monday 27 November 20:51:28 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. With winter weather fast approaching, it's the perfect time to save on the Alexa-enabled smart thermostat from ecobee. The ecobee3 can be controlled anywhere inside and even out of your house. You can adjust the temperature easily with your smartphone, or ask Alexa to … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to make sure you're getting the best deals on Cyber Monday

Monday 27 November 20:48:08 UTC 2017

After yet another record-breaking Black Friday online, retailers are looking to keep the momentum going this week with a flurry of new Cyber Monday deals. The notion of an e-commerce counterpart to the post-Thanksgiving shopping spree has become somewhat antiquated at a time when more consumers than ever now do their shopping online anyway. SEE ALSO: How to make sure Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » This bizarre YouTuber has the entire internet wondering where she came from

Monday 27 November 20:42:27 UTC 2017

The YouTube phenomenon that is Poppy has sent the internet down a digital rabbit hole in an attempt to discover where the mysterious musician and performance artist actually came from. Read more…More about Music, Youtube, Art, Internet, and Mashable Video [Link]

Slashdot » Reddit, Twitter, and 200 Others Say Ending Net Neutrality Could Ruin Cyber Monday

Monday 27 November 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: More than 200 businesses and trade organizations have signed a letter to the FCC asking that the agency reconsider its plan to end net neutrality. The letter is signed by an array of big and recognizable tech and web companies: that includes Airbnb, Automattic (which owns WordPress), Etsy, Foursquare, GitHub, Pinterest, Reddit, Shutterstock, Sonos, … [Link]

Mashable » This pancake printing robot is on sale and it's the best thing to ever happen to me

Monday 27 November 20:39:54 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Yo, breakfast enthusiasts: PancakeBot, the pancake printing robot that literally prints pancakes in whatever shape you want, is on sale today. You're welcome. SEE ALSO: If you've been wanting to buy a Vitamix blender, today's the day Using the PancakeBot 2.0 downloadable software, you … [Link]

Mashable » 14 of the most outlandish fast food abominations of 2017

Monday 27 November 20:38:38 UTC 2017

2017 has been challenging for many reasons, but we didn't expect fast food to be one of them. Sadly, here we are. Don't believe me? Just take a look at this year's most bizarre creations — anything from chicken scented bath bombs to chicken coffee. All of that actually happened this year, and they weren't even the worst. Take a look … [Link]

Mashable » Make veggie noodles with these spiralizing slicers that are on sale

Monday 27 November 20:30:12 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you're looking to eat healthy, or you just want to get a bit more creative with your recipes, a veggie spiralizer might be the way to go. These spiralizer vegetable slicers are all on sale for Cyber Monday, so there's no better time … [Link]

Mashable » There's a big 'Infinity War' clue hiding in this new Thor photo

Monday 27 November 20:22:55 UTC 2017

The end of Thor: Ragnarok left our mightiest hero down a planet, an eye, and a hammer — but judging by a new batch of Avengers photos, two of those things might be more replaceable than we thought. In October, Marvel reportedly brought 83 of its big screen heroes together for a photo shoot to commemorate 10 years of the studio's … [Link]

Mashable » R.J. Palacio's 'Wonder' is an important lesson in the power of kindness

Monday 27 November 20:21:56 UTC 2017

The first thing you'll notice about author R.J. Palacio is her incredible optimism. Even while talking about school bullying, the author refuses to believe that children are inherently mean. “I feel like kids really do want to do good, they want to be their best selves, and sometimes they don’t know how to do that. There’s never a kid who’s … [Link]

Mashable » Save big on a refurbished 2015 MacBook Air from Groupon

Monday 27 November 20:12:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Even with Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, buying a new computer is a huge investment. If you're shopping on a budget, or just don't feel like spending extra money on features you don't need, picking up a refurbished model will save you big bucks. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Mashable learns how to fight like a 'Game of Thrones' slayer

Monday 27 November 20:04:22 UTC 2017

We met up with longsword instructor, Tristan Zukowski, to learn what it takes to become the ultimate fighter. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hbo, Game Of Thrones, Mashable Video, and Jon Snow [Link]

Slashdot » 'Complicit' Is The Word Of The Year In 2017, Dictionary.com Says

Monday 27 November 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Dictionary.com has selected "complicit" as its word of the year for 2017, citing the term's renewed relevance in U.S. culture and politics — and noting that a refusal to be complicit has also been "a grounding force of 2017." From a report: The website defines "complicit" as "choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; … [Link]

Mashable » GameStop has massive sales on select PS4 games for Cyber Monday

Monday 27 November 19:58:53 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Looking forward to breaking in that new PS4 you got from Black Friday? Cyber Monday is hooking you up with plenty of games for up to 67% off so you can fully enjoy your shiny new Playstation. Check out GameStop's entire selection of Cyber … [Link]

Mashable » Official, full-featured Microsoft Office apps just arrived on Chromebooks

Monday 27 November 19:37:35 UTC 2017

Full-featured versions of Microsoft Office apps are now available in the Google Play Store for Chromebooks. Although the Chrome OS-specific Office apps have apparently been in the works for some time, today a Google representative confirmed with Mashable that the apps — full-featured versions — are now available for Chromebooks. After Chrome Unboxed spotted the apps, we successfully downloaded and ran … [Link]

Mashable » The most adorable revelations from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first interview

Monday 27 November 19:34:57 UTC 2017

Another royal wedding is on the way and the newly-engaged couple's first broadcast interview will give you all the feels. After announcing their engagement on the official Clarence House Twitter account on Monday, Prince Harry and his fiancé, American actress Meghan Markle sat down with BBC's Mishal Husain to chat about their romance. Needless to say, it was the stuff of … [Link]

Mashable » Woman screams at symphony when sudden music change wakes her up

Monday 27 November 19:26:37 UTC 2017

There's nothing like waking up from a nice, relaxing sleep with a scream that could break glass. The North State Symphony was performing Stravinksy's "Firebird" at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, California, earlier this month when a startled woman in the audience stole the show from the musicians. A sudden change in the music caused a woman, who was presumably … [Link]

Mashable » Here are some places (weird and otherwise) you can get your hands on a Nintendo Switch

Monday 27 November 19:23:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you've been missing out on all the Nintendo Switch hype because you couldn't pick one up at release, you're finally in luck. Switches are back in time for the holidays and we've tracked down the places where you can pick one up. Some … [Link]

Slashdot » Tumblr Is Tumbling

Monday 27 November 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Alex Barredo, a technology writer, shares his observation on Tumblr's popularity over the past few years: Tumblr is the home of some of the most creative online personas, and now it is dying. Or so it seems. Founded on early 2007 by David Karp with a new formula for really simplified blogging, it quickly took off. With each passing quarter, … [Link]

Mashable » Nobody ruin this: 'Lady Bird' has the best 100% Rotten Tomatoes score ever

Monday 27 November 18:52:41 UTC 2017

Lady Bird isn't just one of the best movies of 2017. It might be the best-reviewed movie of all time, at least according to the Tomatometer. SEE ALSO: Woman has a brilliant method of sneaking snacks into the movies That statement comes with a lot of caveats, of courseRotten Tomatoes has only been around for a couple of decades; its system … [Link]

Slashdot » Two Major Cydia Hosts Shut Down as Jailbreaking Fades in Popularity

Monday 27 November 18:41:00 UTC 2017

Joe Rossignol, writing for MacRumors: ModMy last week announced it has archived its default ModMyi repository on Cydia, which is essentially an alternative App Store for downloading apps, themes, tweaks, and other files on jailbroken iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. ZodTTD/MacCiti also shut down this month, meaning that two out of three of Cydia's major default repositories are no … [Link]

Mashable » Make having a numb-from-the-cold face slightly less miserable with this super tough heated jacket

Monday 27 November 18:39:40 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Happy (almost) winter, everyone. Well, maybe not everyone, but we all know one of those people who craves the rush of chilly adventures instead hibernating until spring. But, no matter how tough these outdoor lovers say they are, that cold air seriously stings — … [Link]

Mashable » Apple just patented a foldable smartphone

Monday 27 November 18:29:17 UTC 2017

If the tech for the iPhone X's facial recognition is still a bit too advanced for you to grasp, we've got bad news: Apple's already brainstorming The Next Big Thing. On Monday Fast Company reported that Apple received a patent for a foldable smartphone. The patent, which was filed for on Sept. 22, 2016, outlines an electronic device with "a flexible … [Link]

Mashable » Online mattress retailers Casper and Nectar both have big Cyber Monday deals today

Monday 27 November 18:28:07 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you've ever listened to a podcast or ridden the subway, you know about online mattress retailers. In traditional Silicon Valley parlance, they're trying to disrupt the mattress store industry, providing low prices on premium foam sleep surfaces. In addition to the standard perks … [Link]

Mashable » Miss Jamaica showed off her natural afro during the Miss Universe pageant and the internet crowned her the true winner

Monday 27 November 18:22:35 UTC 2017

You don't need a crown to be a winner. Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett wore her natural afro at the Miss Universe 2017 and got an outpouring of positive reactions from social media for breaking beauty standards. SEE ALSO: This woman was so sick of people touching her hair, she made a game about it I did not win but I got … [Link]

Mashable » All the pop culture references you need for this new royal engagement

Monday 27 November 18:02:31 UTC 2017

Prince Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle feels like a movie. Or like a book. Or like a book that was made into a movie. OK, royals falling in love with non-royals is a glorious tradition of storytelling, ever since that indentured orphan lost her shoe at a dance. As you spend the day devouring royal engagement content, allow us to contribute … [Link]

Slashdot » Justices Ponder Need For Warrant For Cellphone Tower Data

Monday 27 November 18:01:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Like almost everyone else in America, thieves tend to carry their cellphones with them to work. When they use their phones on the job, police find it easier to do their jobs. They can get cellphone tower records that help place suspects in the vicinity of crimes, and they do so thousands of times … [Link]

Mashable » Now we know who's crossing over from 'The Walking Dead' to 'Fear'

Monday 27 November 17:56:37 UTC 2017

AMC has revealed which character will be crossing over between The Walking Dead and its prequel series Fear the Walking Dead, and it makes a lot of sense. Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick announced that Lennie James, aka Morgan Jones, will be moving from The Walking Dead over to Fear, which is currently filming its fourth season in Austin, Texas. James … [Link]

Mashable » The new Nintendo 3DS XL is on sale for Cyber Monday

Monday 27 November 17:54:22 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Nintendo's handheld device game is still going strong, and with a new update to the system and the holiday season fast approaching, deals on the new Nintendo 3DS XL will be few and far between. For Cyber Monday, Walmart is offering $20 off the … [Link]

Mashable » OnePlus is already fixing the 5T's weak cameras with a software update

Monday 27 November 17:36:50 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Prince Harry and 'Suits' actress Meghan Markle are officially engaged

Monday 27 November 17:32:14 UTC 2017

The couple has been reportedly dating since October 2016 and plans to wed in spring 2018. Meghan Markle is best known for her role 'Suits' and will not be returning to the show. Read more…More about Uk, Mashable Video, Dating, Cute, and Couples [Link]

Mashable » If you've been wanting to buy a Vitamix blender, today's the day

Monday 27 November 17:27:15 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Vitamix blenders are like the Gucci of the blender world — super quality, super fancy, and…super pricey. Except for today, that is. Amazon is taking $100, $200, and even $250 off of some Vitamix blenders for Cyber Monday. If you've been on the fence … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Seeks To Defuse Row With Russia Over Website Rankings

Monday 27 November 17:21:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Google does not change its search algorithm to re-rank individual websites, it said in a letter to Russia's communications watchdog, after Moscow expressed concerns the search engine might discriminate against Russian media. The Roskomnadzor watchdog said earlier this month it would seek clarification from Google over whether it intentionally placed articles from Russian news … [Link]

Mashable » The OnePlus 5T could have been perfect—if it weren't for its cameras

Monday 27 November 17:19:25 UTC 2017

$1,000 is a lot of money to spend on a smartphone. That’s as much as a good laptop. It's rent money. It's more than what some people have in their savings account. For Chinese phone startup OnePlus, this is precisely the perfect moment for its new flagship Android phone, the OnePlus 5T, to shine. Read the rest of the in-depth review … [Link]

Mashable » I know there's a lot on your plate this year, so don't worry about all these robots we're making

Monday 27 November 17:15:00 UTC 2017

Okay, so you’ve probably seen an influx of robots and robot stories getting shared on the internet lately, and you’ve probably experienced some anxiety about some sort of impending robot-related doom. As a lead robot scientist, I’m here to assure you that evvvvveerrrrrything is cool. It’s all good! SEE ALSO: Boston Dynamics' SpotMini robot dog looked right at us, and it … [Link]

Mashable » James Cameron remembers the time he almost hit Harvey Weinstein with his 'Titanic' Oscar

Monday 27 November 17:08:14 UTC 2017

Even before his downfall, Harvey Weinstein had a habit of pissing people off. Case in point: James Cameron recently recounted the time he nearly hit Weinstein with an Oscar statue – 19 years ago. SEE ALSO: Uma Thurman posts fierce message to Harvey Weinstein Cameron revealed to Vanity Fair that he and Weinstein almost came to blows at the 1998 Academy … [Link]

Mashable » Viral video brilliantly skewers 'white saviors' taking poverty porn selfies

Monday 27 November 17:06:38 UTC 2017

A new viral video is taking on the "white savior complex" in a truly hilarious way. "How to Get More Likes on Social Media" is an animated parody video featuring a young woman who's disheartened by her lack of Instagram likes. How does she fix it? She heads over to an unnamed country in Africa ("Real Africa," that is), and … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' casting news could hint at a Season 8 storyline

Monday 27 November 17:04:55 UTC 2017

Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7. It may be many long and dismal months before the Game of Thrones finale arrives, but when it comes to Westeros it's never too early to start speculating. SEE ALSO: Season 8 of 'Game of Thrones' will begin production on Sunday The latest Season 8 clues come courtesy of fan site Watchers … [Link]

Mashable » Save $280 on more than 1,200 hours of training on Linux, AWS, and more

Monday 27 November 16:58:11 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you work in tech or aspire to become an IT professional, you're already on the right track. But in order to be truly competitive in this thriving and fast-paced field, you need to have a skill set that spans multiple platforms and services. … [Link]

Mashable » Get 40% off web hosting tools from GoDaddy.com today

Monday 27 November 16:52:31 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you've been sitting on a genius URL that you want to snag, now's your chanceGoDaddy.com is offering 40% off your entire order on Cyber Monday, including domains, websites, marketing, and any other tools you need to make your website be as effective as … [Link]

Mashable » Drivers distracted by 'Pokémon Go' caused major damage in the game's first few months

Monday 27 November 16:49:52 UTC 2017

Playing Pokémon Go while driving is incredibly dangerous and may have caused billions of dollars of damages across the United States within the first few months of its release. A recent paper titled "Death by Pokémon Go" took a look at car crashes in Tippecanoe County, Indiana after the release of Pokémon Go and found that drivers using the app caused … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling shuts down article calling Meghan Markle 'unsuitable' with 1 hashtag

Monday 27 November 16:47:43 UTC 2017

If you've been anywhere the internet/television/radio today, or spoken to pretty much anyone at all, chances are you'll have caught the news about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement. SEE ALSO: Prince Harry's response when asked about fiancée Meghan Markle is as perfect as the ring It's been pretty much everywhere, right? Some people are excited, some people are indifferent — … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Groups Plagued by Downtime, Technical Issues for Almost a Week

Monday 27 November 16:41:00 UTC 2017

Yahoo Groups were nonfunctional all last week, according to customers complaining on the company's support forum and Twitter. From a report: Yahoo Groups, which is a hybrid between a classic discussion board (forum) and a mailing list, was recently acquired by Verizon. The issues appear to have started last Sunday, November 17, when users began complaining that they could not … [Link]

Mashable » 1.7 million accounts hacked in 2014 Imgur data breach

Monday 27 November 16:32:28 UTC 2017

Good Guy Greg, Scumbag Steve, and their fellow meme friends had better shore up their online security. On Friday, photo sharing community Imgur broke the news that the company was the target of a security breach in 2014. According to a company blog post, the data breach gained access to the email addresses and passwords of 1.7 million Imgur users. On … [Link]

Mashable » Get this George Foreman grill for just $20 on Cyber Monday

Monday 27 November 16:32:12 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're somehow still hungry after that weekend of Thanksgiving leftovers, then you can nab this George Foreman grill during an epic Cyber Monday sale for $29.97 off. This plate grill can make meals big enough for nine servings, and its nonstick coating makes … [Link]

Mashable » You can travel on this futuristic skateboard without a remote

Monday 27 November 16:24:44 UTC 2017

StarkBoard doesn't require a remote or an app to get going. You can just hop on it and use your body-weight to control the electric board. Developed by the German startup Stark Mobility, the board features two hub motors that let you go as fast as 20 mph and travel as far as 12 miles per single charge. Read more…More about … [Link]

Mashable » The internet made sooooo many jokes about Trump's 'fake news trophy' tweet

Monday 27 November 16:22:16 UTC 2017

Perhaps the biggest bummer about Twitter's new 280-character limit is that it allows the current president to compose tweets like this one: We should have a contest as to which of the Networks, plus CNN and not including Fox, is the most dishonest, corrupt and/or distorted in its political coverage of your favorite President (me). They are all bad. Winner to … [Link]

Mashable » 'House of Cards' extends production hiatus and on-set investigation

Monday 27 November 16:21:50 UTC 2017

Netflix and MRC Media will extend the production hiatus on House of Cards while evaluating the fallout from sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey. Cast and crew will now be paid for an additional two weeks of hiatus, with further updates on Dec. 8. SEE ALSO: Kevin Spacey completely cut from his next movie Netflix confirmed in October that House of … [Link]

Mashable » This pillow may be the answer to acid reflux

Monday 27 November 16:20:25 UTC 2017

MedCline is a pillow specialized to reduce acid reflux. The pillow helps by reclining your body so the acid from your stomach can't reach your esophagus. It also keeps you from rolling over or sinking to the bottom of the wedge. Read more…More about Tech, Watercooler, Health, Mashable Video, and Innovation [Link]

Mashable » Bobcat rescued after being stuck in a car's grill for miles on Thanksgiving

Monday 27 November 16:18:13 UTC 2017

A bobcat just received the best Thanksgiving miracle: a second chance at life. Richmond Animal Care and Control in Virginia rushed to the aid of the wild, big kitty after it was struck with a car on Thanksgiving Day by a citizen on her way to work. According to their Facebook post, the woman parked her car only to find the … [Link]

Mashable » Cyber Monday is bringing it with huge sales on PC gaming equipment

Monday 27 November 16:05:43 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If the Black Friday lines were too overwhelming, never fear. Cyber Monday is here to bring you the best deals on electronics that you missed this weekend. SEE ALSO: SONOS has Black Friday deals that last beyond Cyber Monday PC gamers are always looking … [Link]

Mashable » The Trump family might not love Dictionary.com's word of the year

Monday 27 November 16:01:51 UTC 2017

To say 2017 has been a rough year would be an understatement. If you need some proof of the struggle look no further than Dictionary.com's word of the year: Complicit. On Monday the online dictionary announced that the not-so-reassuring adjective is 2017's standout word because it's "indicative of larger trends that resonated throughout the year." 🙃 🙃 🙃 🙃 🙃 SEE ALSO: Trump … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Core i9 Mobile And 9th Gen Coffee Lake Processors Detailed In AIDA64 Update

Monday 27 November 16:01:00 UTC 2017

Paul Lilly, writing for HotHardware: Looking at the release notes for the latest AIDA64 system diagnostics and benchmarking utility, there are several unannounced Intel processors on tap, including a mobile Core i9 processor and what appears to be a Coffee Lake refresh, due out sometime in 2018. Starting with mobile, it looks like Intel will be making an aggressive play … [Link]

Mashable » The Comprehensive Dog Meme Dictionary

Monday 27 November 16:00:30 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Memes, Dogs, Mashable Reels, Dog Memes, and Culture [Link]

Slashdot » Nearly 4 Million Bitcoins Lost Forever, New Study Says

Monday 27 November 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: According to new research from Chainalysis, a digital forensics firm that studies the bitcoin blockchain, 3.79 million bitcoins are already gone for good based on a high estimate — and 2.78 million based on a low one. Those numbers imply 17% to 23% of existing bitcoins, which are today worth around $9,700 each, are … [Link]

Slashdot » Tim Wu: Why the Courts Will Have to Save Net Neutrality

Monday 27 November 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Tim Wu, a law professor at Columbia who first coined the term "net neutrality," writes for the New York Times: Allowing such censorship is anathema to the internet's (and America's) founding spirit. And by going this far, the F.C.C. may also have overplayed its legal hand. So drastic is the reversal of policy (if, as expected, the commission approves Mr. … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube's Search Autofill Surfaced Disturbing Child Sex Results

Monday 27 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Several users are reporting that they found YouTube autocompleting search queries starting with 'how to have' with disturbing suggestions, including 's*x with your kids' over the weekend. From a report: A YouTube spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that the matter is still under investigation. "Earlier today our teams were alerted to this awful autocomplete result and we worked to quickly remove … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Who will really benefit from the coming smart-city revolution?

Monday 27 November 13:54:50 UTC 2017

We need assurances on privacy, security and transparency or smart cities may be seen as thinly disguised opportunities solely for tech titans, says Paul Marks [Link]

New Scientist – News » Another psychedelic revolution, but this time it’s different

Monday 27 November 13:54:49 UTC 2017

After years battling arduous laws and red tape, psychedelic therapy research is enjoying new found freedoms. The onus is now on scientists to prove it really works [Link]

New Scientist – News » Secure phone uses sonar to watch your mouth saying a passphrase

Monday 27 November 13:54:42 UTC 2017

Bouncing sound waves off your lips, jaw and tongue as you speak a passphrase can make sure the person trying to access your secure information is really you [Link]

Mashable » Amir Khan asked if there's ever been a female Prime Minister and the internet couldn't even

Monday 27 November 13:03:32 UTC 2017

Amir Khan may be very good at boxing, but it turns out he's not quite as good at politics. Specifically, the question of whether or not the UK has ever had a female Prime Minister. SEE ALSO: This live TV celebrity eating challenge is the stuff of nightmares Khan is currently a contestant on ITV's reality show I'm a Celebrity… Get … [Link]

Mashable » 6 things you need to know about Meghan Markle now that she's about to become a royal

Monday 27 November 12:59:08 UTC 2017

In case you've been hiding under a rock, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged (!!!!!!). Obviously, we have a TONNE of burning questions. Like, what issues are close to Meghan's heart? Will she be a princess? What's the story behind the proposal? SEE ALSO: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially engaged So, gather round fellow royal fans, we have … [Link]

Mashable » This journalist got stuck in a glass lift for almost an hour and it's an epic saga

Monday 27 November 12:35:12 UTC 2017

Don’t worry, it's not quite as nightmarish as it sounds. Okay, maybe just a little nightmarish. SEE ALSO: Louis Theroux made a Twitter bet to read out a fake intro, and he stuck to it Mike Rigby, a programme editor for ITV news, was delayed in his journalistic duties on Saturday when a faulty lift refused to relinquish him. Our Programme … [Link]

Slashdot » Petition Calls for Ouster of FCC Chairman Pai

Monday 27 November 12:34:00 UTC 2017

Long-time Slashdot reader speedplane writes: Yes, we've all heard that net neutrality is on its way out, and it seems NPR was able to snag one of the few (the only?) interview's of Ajit Pai on its effect. Sadly, NPR's Rachel Martin stuck to very broad and basic questions, and failed to press Pai on the change of policy. That … [Link]

Mashable » Koch brothers help Meredith buy Time magazine

Monday 27 November 12:28:16 UTC 2017

Meredith Corporation is buying Time Inc for $2.8bn (£2.1bn)—and it has some controversial financial backers: the conservative billionaire Koch brothers. SEE ALSO: Trump's 'Time' tweet got better with every internet spoof Meredith, which already publishes magazines including Parents, Shape and Better Homes & Gardens, said Charles and David Koch helped fund the deal to acquire Time Inc., the mag's publisher, with … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is celebrating the anniversary of Lenny Kravitz wearing a giant scarf

Monday 27 November 11:16:29 UTC 2017

You were probably so distracted by Thanksgiving this weekend that you may have failed to mark a deeply, deeply important event. SEE ALSO: Brits are celebrating the 6-year anniversary of a dog chasing some deer and it's still funny Brace yourselves: on Saturday, it was the five-year anniversary of the day that Lenny Kravitz was photographed wearing a giant scarf. 5 … [Link]

Mashable » This 'Blue Planet II' footage of an octopus covering itself in shells to evade a shark is incredible

Monday 27 November 10:39:04 UTC 2017

And the prize for the sneakiest thing in the sea goes to… SEE ALSO: Army of spider crabs marching is a freaky, but amazing sight Attenborough documentaries aren't just glorious examples of television, they're useful for scientists in that they document some of the most difficult behaviours to observe in the wild. Last night Blue Planet II outdid itself, getting footage … [Link]

Mashable » Shania Twain arrives to halftime show on a dogsled in a blizzard because, well, she's Shania

Monday 27 November 10:31:55 UTC 2017

Shania Twain knows how to make an entrance, even during the most inclement performance conditions. SEE ALSO: HAIM's cover of Shania Twain's 'That Don't Impress Me Much' is seriously unreal She rolled up to her halftime performance at the Canadian Football League's championship game— the Grey Cup—during a blizzard. Shania rocked up to the snow-covered stadium in Ottawa in a mode … [Link]

Mashable » Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially engaged

Monday 27 November 10:14:04 UTC 2017

After all the rumours, it's now official: Prince Harry will Marry Meghan Markle next spring. SEE ALSO: Everything is garbage but at least Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held hands in public The Prince of Wales announced Harry's engagement to Markle in a statement, posted on Twitter by the official Clarence House account. The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce … [Link]

Mashable » Will Ferrell calmly explains why he sang 'I Will Always Love You' at his graduation

Monday 27 November 10:09:50 UTC 2017

If you have Will Ferrell at your graduation, you're not only guaranteed some great advice — you also get a heartfelt singing performance thrown in for free as well. SEE ALSO: Will Ferrell stars in PSA campaign to remind you to put your phone away Appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Ferrell explained why he decided to belt … [Link]

Mashable » Why choose between pizza or a burger when you can have this glorious combination?

Monday 27 November 9:54:03 UTC 2017

Who says you can't have the best of both worlds? The Margherita-style Stretchy Pizza Burger (yes, that's its actual name), is definitely one that's gonna fulfil all your fast food cravings. SEE ALSO: Trump in Japan: A well-done burger for lunch with the Prime Minister Made by Japanese fast food company Lotteria, the burger features a bread-crumbed deep fried block … [Link]

Mashable » Will this phone-sized fidget device fix your mobile addiction?

Monday 27 November 9:51:00 UTC 2017

You know not all's well with mankind when devices like these seem like a good idea. The Substitute Phone is a weighted plastic block that comes with rollable beads in the middle. You're encouraged to swipe your thumb across them, as you would to unlock your phone or scroll up and down the screen — a gesture most of us do … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands of passengers left stranded at Bali airport after major volcano erupts

Monday 27 November 9:31:09 UTC 2017

At least 59,000 travellers have been left affected and hundreds of flights delayed after a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Bali. Volcanic ashes from Mount Agung forced Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport to be closed for 24 hours, leading to the disruption of 445 flights. SEE ALSO: Bali's Mount Agung has first major volcano eruption since 1963, sends thick … [Link]

Slashdot » Why ESR Hates C++, Respects Java, and Thinks Go (But Not Rust) Will Replace C

Monday 27 November 8:34:00 UTC 2017

Open source guru Eric S. Raymond followed up his post on alternatives to C by explaining why he won't touch C++ any more, calling the story "a launch point for a disquisition on the economics of computer-language design, why some truly unfortunate choices got made and baked into our infrastructure, and how we're probably going to fix them." My problem … [Link]

Mashable » Rey would hate Daisy Ridley's dream lightsaber

Monday 27 November 7:52:16 UTC 2017

Daisy Ridley, perhaps better known right now for her lead role as Rey in the Star Wars franchise, has a surprisingly un-Rey choice of lightsabers. Chatting with Elle UK while building a Lego Millennium Falcon, The Last Jedi actor said if she could customise her own lightsaber, it would be pink and glittery. Really? Ridley also talks a little about … [Link]

Mashable » Army of spider crabs marching is a freaky, but amazing sight

Monday 27 November 7:30:11 UTC 2017

One of the many things that's incredible about David Attenborough's documentaries is just how up close and personal some of the shots are. In a clip for the forthcoming Blue Planet II, you get right up close to spider crabs shedding their shells and marching along the surface in Australia's Mornington Peninsula. Alex Vail, a camera operator on the documentary, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Homed' project could house New York's homeless in clustered, honeycomb-like pods

Monday 27 November 7:06:53 UTC 2017

Both land and affordable housing are becoming scarcer in New York City, with skyrocketing rents and, subsequently, a steadily increasing population of people who are homeless. But a new project aims to capitalise on the city's surplus of "vertical land," by building clusters of housing units on the side of existing New York buildings to house those currently without a home. … [Link]

Mashable » Duo who unmatched on Tinder magically reconnect on reddit

Monday 27 November 6:37:39 UTC 2017

The internet certainly is a small place. Haley, 22, from Houston, Texas posted on reddit about being unmatched by another person on the dating app Tinder, after answering a hypothetical question about a killer snail. SEE ALSO: James Corden surprises staff member with gloriously awkward game of 'Live Tinder' "You and a super intelligent snail both get 1 million dollars, and … [Link]

Mashable » The best Cyber Monday deals on laptops, TVs and electronics

Monday 27 November 5:42:44 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Updated 11/27 8:00 AM ET: We've added a ton of new deals and cleared out some expired ones. Missed out on Black Friday deals? Don't worry, Cyber Monday is here and we've got you covered. SEE ALSO: The absolute best Black Friday deals on … [Link]

Slashdot » Could Collapsing Antarctic Glaciers Raise Sea Levels Sooner Than Expected?

Monday 27 November 4:34:00 UTC 2017

"We may be headed for an ice apocalypse which could result in the flooding of coastal cities before the end of this century," writes long-time Slashdot reader whoever57. Grist reports on two of the largest and fastest-melting glaciers in Antarctica which "hold human civilization hostage." There's no doubt this ice will melt as the world warms. The vital question is … [Link]

Mashable » Private companies could have access to this country's facial recognition database

Monday 27 November 3:12:26 UTC 2017

Signing up for a phone contract? Telecoms companies could be getting another way to check you're the right person. When the Australian government announced in October it would add photos from government identification and driver's licences to a national facial recognition database, there was plenty of concern from privacy advocates on the security of this data, and how it would be … [Link]

Slashdot » Clear Linux Beats CentOS, openSUSE, and Ubuntu in (Enterprise) Benchmark Tests

Monday 27 November 2:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Recently completed Linux distro benchmarks by Phoronix show Intel's Clear Linux is the most powerful on x86 hardware. A six-way, enterprise-focused Linux distro comparison show Clear Linux being the fastest with a Core i9 and Xeon systems, easily beating CentOS, openSUSE, and Ubuntu in a majority of the tests. When doing an 11-way Linux distro boot … [Link]

Mashable » 'Frozen' short ahead of 'Coco' is a horrendous waste of time

Monday 27 November 2:10:31 UTC 2017

The Frozen short currently playing in American theaters ahead of Disney-Pixar's Coco is so reviled, people are sharing tips online on how to time your movie trip to skip it altogether. For good reason: Olaf's Frozen Adventure is 21-minutes long, and it comes nowhere near the heart-tugging prowess of Pixar shorts from movies past. Beyond that, the pairing makes Disney look … [Link]

Mashable » Police release their 'most entertaining recruitment video' ever

Monday 27 November 0:35:05 UTC 2017

If police work didn't already strike you as a job that raises your adrenaline levels, New Zealand Police's new recruitment video wants to up the ante. In what it has dubbed its "most entertaining recruitment video, yet!" the police force's ad features dramatic Hollywood-style drums, a helluva a lot of running, and comedic moments that are actually funny, believe it … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon: Heat From Data Centers Will Be Used as a Furnace

Monday 27 November 0:34:00 UTC 2017

Vox reports on Amazon's recent push for "corporate sustainability": It plans to have 15 rooftop solar systems, with a total capacity of around 41 MW, deployed atop fulfillment centers by the end of this year, with plans to have 50 such systems installed by 2020. Amazon was the lead corporate purchaser of green energy in 2016. That year, it also … [Link]

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