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 » 'Avengers: Infinity War' trailer gives a heartbreaking hint about what happens after 'Thor: Ragnarok'

Thursday 30 November 23:42:26 UTC 2017

Thor: Ragnarok had a pretty downer ending for such an upbeat film, and Avengers: Infinity War doesn't look much cheerier.  Marvel's mighty box office smash ended with Asgard obliterated and its surviving citizens crammed onto a stolen spaceship, headed toward Earth and an uncertain (if hopeful) future — until an ominous looking vessel loomed overhead in a post-credits scene.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Matt Lauer's Twitter account vanishes day after sexual harassment allegations

Thursday 30 November 23:37:31 UTC 2017

Matt Lauer's Twitter is gone.  Just a day after sexual harassment allegations surfaced and led to his ousting from NBC, his account is no longer available on the social network.  SEE ALSO: Matt Lauer releases first public statement after sexual misconduct allegations Newsweek reporter Ryan Sit tweeted about the development, showing an error page for Lauer's former account on the Twitter … [Link]

Mashable » This new FDA-approved Apple Watch band measures the electricity in your heart

Thursday 30 November 23:33:40 UTC 2017

The Federal Drug Administration just cleared a new band for the Apple Watch that monitors the electrical rhythms in your heart.  After a two-year process to satisfy the FDA's stringent requirements, AliveCor announced today that the Kardia Band is now available for purchase for $199. It's a mobile electrocardiogram (EKG), which measures a heart's electrical activity and has traditionally been used … [Link]

Slashdot » Russia Says It Will Ignore Any UN Ban of Killer Robots

Thursday 30 November 23:20:00 UTC 2017

According a report from Defense One, a United Nations meeting in Geneva earlier this month on lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) was derailed when Russia said they would not adhere to any prohibitions on killer robots. "The U.N. meeting appeared to be undermined both by Russia's disinterest in it and the framework of the meeting itself," reports International Business Times. … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' finally comes to Apple Music and Spotify

Thursday 30 November 23:13:28 UTC 2017

It’s been three weeks since Taylor Swift's reputation landed, and now it's finally coming to streaming services. Swift's outlandishly hyped sixth album will be rolled out across major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music on Friday, Dec. 1. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift's new album 'reputation' confirms she's mad as hell (and in love) Swift confirmed the streaming service date in … [Link]

Mashable » Google just launched Datally, an app to save your data

Thursday 30 November 23:05:30 UTC 2017

Google wants to help you conserve your data.  The company has launched Datally, a free app to help you understand and curb your data usage. The app is primarily intended for users in India and Southeast Asia, where it is common to use prepaid SIM cards with a limited amount of data.  SEE ALSO: Google's trying to make your job search … [Link]

Mashable » Apple and Stanford team up for app that looks for irregular heart rhythms

Thursday 30 November 23:00:55 UTC 2017

With this new app, your Apple Watch might save your life.  Apple launched the Apple Heart Study app on Thursday, which will collect data on your heart rhythms using the Apple Watch, and send you a notification if you may be experiencing atrial fibrillation (AFib).  SEE ALSO: Sony's robot dog is back and better than ever To track your heart, the … [Link]

Mashable » Disastrous 2017 Atlantic hurricane season ends, with hard-hit areas still reeling

Thursday 30 November 22:51:47 UTC 2017

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Thursday, will go down as one of the most expensive in American history. The notorious storms of 2017 — hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria — may have had innocuous names. However, they flooded America's fourth-largest metropolis, cut a swath of destruction across the Caribbean before hitting Florida, and cut off power to … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's Alexa will now help you out in 'Destiny 2'

Thursday 30 November 22:48:12 UTC 2017

Destiny 2 is now accepting voice commands thanks to a new game-specific skill for Amazon's Alexa smart home devices. Destiny 2 players with Alexa devices can now use specific voice commands to do things like change into different gear presets, see if friends are online, and find out what your next objective is, all via the in-game floating assistant named Ghost. … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Bans Apps From Displaying Lock Screen Ads

Thursday 30 November 22:40:00 UTC 2017

Google is banning lock screen ads from the Play Store. In the new section on Google's developer monetization page, Google says: "Unless the exclusive purpose of the app is that of a lock screen, apps may not introduce ads or features that monetize the locked display of a device." Android Police reports: So, an app that bills itself as a … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. tourists arrested for baring their butts outside a Thai temple for Instagram

Thursday 30 November 22:35:03 UTC 2017

It’s all fun and games on Instagram until you post a partially naked photo of yourself in front of a sacred Thai temple and get arrested. That's how the saying goes, at least for U.S. tourists and Instagram stars Joseph and Travis Dasilva, who were arrested in Thailand on Tuesday and charged with public indecency after snapping a photo of their … [Link]

Mashable » Restaurant's Yelp page gets caught in the crosshairs of a Nazi sympathizer controversy

Thursday 30 November 22:29:17 UTC 2017

The 571 Grill & Draft House in New Carlisle, Ohio, has a pretty inconspicuous online presence. It's been featured for its burgers on a local blog and its Yelp page had just a few reviews after four years on the restaurant review site. But that's all changed since a New York Times article came out over the weekend about a white … [Link]

Mashable » This micro drone flies upside down, shoots in HD, and is on sale

Thursday 30 November 22:15:07 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Who would have thought that a gadget purchased by the military would someday become a bestselling holiday gift? OK, so the toy drones you can buy at your local department or electronics stores are slightly different than the ones wielded by the U.S. government, but … [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk's Boring Company Bids On Chicago Airport Transit Link

Thursday 30 November 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Wednesday, the city of Chicago opened a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an express train that would take passengers from the city's O'Hare airport to downtown. The system would have to be completely privately funded — Chicago says no taxpayer money would be used for it. Elon Musk's Boring Company … [Link]

Mashable » That 'alien' bacteria on the Space Station? It's probably not aliens.

Thursday 30 November 21:59:38 UTC 2017

By now you should know that it's (almost) never aliens. Still, earlier this week, Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov told the Russian state news agency TASS that he had collected bacteria from outside of the International Space Station (ISS) that was from "outer space" — meaning that it's of alien origin.  When contacted, the Russian space agency Roscosmos did not refute Shkaplerov's … [Link]

Mashable » Stock up on 'Avengers' gear ahead of 'Infinity War'

Thursday 30 November 21:59:07 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're anything like us, you're still recovering from that intense Infinity War trailer and now you've got an Avengers-sized itch that you can't wait five months to scratch. But since you're already on that Marvel hype train, then you might as well add … [Link]

Mashable » Artificial intelligence could create a big change on Wall Street

Thursday 30 November 21:55:06 UTC 2017

We spoke with Ed Amoroso, CEO of TAG Cyber, a cybersecurity firm based in New York City, about how the markets could potentially change as a result of artificial intelligence. He's got a surprising perspective when it comes to how they could potentially stabilize the prices of major equities.  Read more…More about Tech, Business, Technology, Mashable Video, and Cybersecurity [Link]

Mashable » Despite what he chooses to do in his personal life, I'll still be voting for Gormöth the Destroyer in the coming election

Thursday 30 November 21:49:27 UTC 2017

Hello, fellow Republicans. As you all know, there’s been a lot in the news recently about a certain Senate candidate.  The Libs may try to shame you into voting for their party over ours, but do NOT let them. I am here to tell you that you are still perfectly within your right to vote for Gormöth the Destroyer. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Meredith Vieira once found a bag of sex toys in Matt Lauer's office and confronted him on air

Thursday 30 November 21:48:44 UTC 2017

Now that he's been fired by NBC News amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment, Matt Lauer's past work has come under intense scrutiny — and some of it will leave you feeling decidedly icky in light of the new accusations.  From a hypocritical Bill O'Reilly interview to a tone-deaf sexual harassment sketch on Today, Lauer seems to have spent years … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel comes for Roy Moore and his 'Christian values' with one perfect tweet

Thursday 30 November 21:42:59 UTC 2017

If there's anything that can put Roy Moore in his rightful place besides jail, it's Jimmy Kimmel.  After allegations against the current judge and Republican Senate candidate's sexual encounters with children have turned into headlines in recent weeks, Moore still for some reason is running for public office and refusing to step down.  In response to this, comedian Tony Barbieri crashed … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Addicted to tech? A brain chemical imbalance may be to blame

Thursday 30 November 21:38:47 UTC 2017

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Migraine drug makes people have fewer ‘migraine days’

Thursday 30 November 21:38:45 UTC 2017

A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has [Link]

Mashable » Meet the next big thing in the world of artificial intelligence

Thursday 30 November 21:37:55 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you've ever trained a puppy before, you know just how valuable food rewards can be. After little Sparky realizes that the act of rolling over instantly earns him a mouthful of peanut butter, he starts performing the trick with increased enthusiasm and speed. … [Link]

Mashable » The mystery of Trump's Twitter mentions and where he finds those awful retweets

Thursday 30 November 21:28:45 UTC 2017

Donald Trump loves to tweet, this much is known. But he also has a thing for occasionally retweeting random users and that's when he gets into hot water. On Wednesday, Trump faced wide, global condemnation for retweeting anti-Muslim propaganda from the deputy leader of one of Britain's most extreme far-right groups, Britain First.   SEE ALSO: Trump Twitter notifications have completely … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Judge Frowns on Bid To Toss Biometric Face Print Suit

Thursday 30 November 21:22:00 UTC 2017

Facebook faced a skeptical judge over its second request to get out of a lawsuit alleging its photo scanning technology flouts users' privacy rights. From a report: "The right to say no is a valuable commodity," U.S. District Judge James Donato said Thursday during a hearing in San Francisco. The case concerns the "most personal aspects of your life: your … [Link]

Mashable » You can now download Microsoft's Internet Explorer followup for your phone, if you're into that

Thursday 30 November 21:19:38 UTC 2017

Microsoft’s Edge browser is finally making its way to your phone. SEE ALSO: Official, full-featured Microsoft Office apps just arrived on Chromebooks The company announced the mobile version of its Internet Explorer successor has passed through the preview stage and is now available for download on Android and iOS. The browser was released for public testing back in October, giving "hundreds … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a $30 tool that uses competitor data to improve your social media game

Thursday 30 November 21:15:08 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Social media is an integral component to any marketing strategy. Or it should be. Knowing your way around Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms isn’t just a perk anymore — it’s a must. And to be at the top of your game, you … [Link]

Mashable » Amber Tamblyn confronts male ‘redemption’ after sexual misconduct in her latest 'NYT' op-ed

Thursday 30 November 21:07:01 UTC 2017

Actress Amber Tamblyn is back with more insight on the sexual harassment and assault scandal hitting Hollywood hard. In her latest New York Times op-ed on Thursday, Tamblyn, who wrote about women coming forward with stories about sexual assault in September, jumps into the discussion about forgiving men accused of sexual misconduct, only just as they were finally starting to be … [Link]

Mashable » Vine creator is working on a 'follow-up to Vine'

Thursday 30 November 21:05:42 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Google's secret weapon against Amazon has been here all along

Thursday 30 November 20:47:25 UTC 2017

Google might soon reverse one of its biggest hardware decisions. The company is reportedly thinking about bringing Nest, and its portfolio of smart home devices, back into Google, in an effort to beat out Amazon's increasing dominance in the space. SEE ALSO: Google finally fixed its horrendous excuse for a burger emoji The potential move, which was reported by The Wall … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon is bringing Alexa to the workplace

Thursday 30 November 20:47:25 UTC 2017

Alexa is coming to the workplace, maybe even yours. Amazon announced on Thursday that its digital voice assistant will soon book appointments and take office calls as part of a new service called Alexa for Business. The push aims to extend the online giant’s wide lead over rivals like Apple's Siri, Google's Assistant, and Microsoft’s Cortana as competition heats up in … [Link]

Slashdot » Cryptocurrencies Aren't 'Crypto'

Thursday 30 November 20:42:00 UTC 2017

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, writing for the Motherboard: Lately on the internet, people in the world of Bitcoin and other digital currencies are starting to use the word "crypto" as a catch-all term for the lightly regulated and burgeoning world of digital currencies in general, or for the word "cryptocurrency" — which probably shouldn't even be called "currency," by the way. For … [Link]

Mashable » With the right tools (and an adorable dog) you can play the 'Hotel California' guitar solo with a piano

Thursday 30 November 20:29:45 UTC 2017

It's actually amazing to think about the possibilities of creating music with modern technology. Give someone a piano, Ableton, and a MIDI controller and your halfway towards making a record.   Ron Minis uploaded a video to Youtube on Wednesday titled, “when you want to play guitar solos like the eagles but your Russian parents made you learn piano." Minis … [Link]

Mashable » Police and communities can find themselves without a way to communicate. This startup thinks it can help.

Thursday 30 November 20:29:20 UTC 2017

When Kona Shen moved back to the United States in 2014 after a few years in Haiti, she returned to a country grappling with police brutality. Eric Garner was killed in a police officer's chokehold that July and Michael Brown was shot and killed by an officer in Ferguson, Missouri in August. "I came back to the U.S. around the same … [Link]

Mashable » Education-minded deer slides its way into a Mississippi school

Thursday 30 November 20:12:05 UTC 2017

Everyone deserves an education after all. Even if they live in in the forest. A deer slid its way into a school's hallway in Enterprise, Mississippi, on Wednesday. It must've been late for its 8 a.m. home room class.  SEE ALSO: The Weirdest Freak Accidents in Zoo History The mammal seemed very unprepared to show up to school and tried its … [Link]

Slashdot » Prepare for the New Paywall Era

Thursday 30 November 20:02:00 UTC 2017

Alexis C. Madrigal, writing for The Atlantic: If the recent numbers are any indication, there is a bloodbath in digital media this year. Publishers big and small are coming up short on advertising revenue, even if they are long on traffic. […] In a print newspaper or a broadcast television station, the content and the distribution of that content are … [Link]

Mashable » Alyssa Milano vs. Ajit Pai is the net neutrality fight we need right now

Thursday 30 November 19:51:46 UTC 2017

A quiet resignation has begun to set in among net neutrality proponents as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai marches forward with his plan. But Alyssa Milano is having none of it. The actress and advocate has emerged as one of the loudest and most aggressive voices in support of net neutrality. In this role as champion of net neutrality, Milano's … [Link]

Mashable » To obtain funding, scientists may be avoiding use of the term 'climate change' in research proposals

Thursday 30 November 19:49:12 UTC 2017

Climate scientists may be self-censoring in order to get their work funded through government grants. New data released by NPR this week shows that grants and research proposals from the National Science Foundation (NSF) using the term "climate change" in their title or summary have dropped by 40 percent this year when compared to 2016.  SEE ALSO: Shocking no one, the … [Link]

Mashable » Jim Nabors, TV's Gomer Pyle and baritone singing star, dead at 87

Thursday 30 November 19:47:54 UTC 2017

Jim Nabors, whose wide-eyed character Gomer Pyle was so popular on The Andy Griffith Show that he got his own spinoff and whose surprisingly sonorous baritone singing voice made him a successful recording artist, has died. He was 87. "Golll-ly!" was just one of many corn-pone catchphrases that propelled the hit '60s show's naive and lovable Mayberry gas-station attendant to popularity … [Link]

Mashable » Talented baker creates stunningly sculpted pies that are just too beautiful to eat

Thursday 30 November 19:47:44 UTC 2017

Forget all you knew about pies, because this woman has taken the delicious pastry dish to a whole new level.  30-year-old Seattle native, Lauren Ko, is a whiz at creating beautifully sculpted desserts that'll leave you stunned and craving for a slice. SEE ALSO: A thorough and ridiculous step-by-step guide for baking pumpkin pie Although Ko's typical 9 to 5 is … [Link]

Mashable » A dog playing in snow for the first time is exactly what you need to watch today

Thursday 30 November 19:45:27 UTC 2017

Please fasten your holiday-themed seatbelts for a truly wholesome viewing experience. Now, I understand that with all the god-awful, traumatic things happening in the news right now, it can be difficult to launch yourself into the holiday spirit. But on Thursday, internet hero Jo Ellery tweeted a clip of her dog, Truffle (Truffle!), experiencing his first snowy day. And Truffle, bless … [Link]

Mashable » This stackable Tetris lamp can brighten up your desk

Thursday 30 November 19:42:48 UTC 2017

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Mashable » This intelligent voice assistant gets to know you over time

Thursday 30 November 19:40:14 UTC 2017

San Francisco-based startup Fin wants to replace your digital assistant. The company has built an artificially intelligent app that functions on voice commands alone and learns your habits over time. Fin is essentially a new iOS app that can accomplish all the tasks a human personal assistant would, according to the company. Upon request, the app can schedule plans with friends, … [Link]

Mashable » The Netflix original horror movie you haven't heard of — and you need to watch

Thursday 30 November 19:35:00 UTC 2017

‘I Am The Pretty Thing In The House' should be on your Netflix watch list. We don't know how we missed it at first, but now we've found it we're celebrating this eerie, cerebral thriller. Read more…More about Netflix, Mashable Video, Netflix And Chill, Netflix Original, and Real Time Video [Link]

Slashdot » An Unconscious Patient With a 'DO NOT RESUSCITATE' Tattoo

Thursday 30 November 19:22:00 UTC 2017

A real-life case study, published on New England Journal of Medicine, documents the ethical dilemma that a Florida hospital faced after a 70-year-old unresponsive patient arrived at the hospital. The medical staff, the journal notes, was taken aback when it discovered the words "DO NOT RESUSCITATE" tattooed onto the man's chest. Furthermore, the word "NOT" was underlined with his signature … [Link]

Mashable » Make your own raindrop cake with this kit

Thursday 30 November 19:12:10 UTC 2017

The Raindrop Cake Kit was created by Darren Wong of Brooklyn Smogasborg fame. According to the website, "Based on jelly desserts popular in Asia, it offers a vegan and vegetarian alternative to gelatine and Jell-O products."  Although most people agree the cake tastes pretty much like water, it's a fun cooking experience for anyone who loves pretty food. Read more…More about … [Link]

Mashable » Kesha pens op-ed on mental health and self care for holidays

Thursday 30 November 18:40:02 UTC 2017

The end-of-year holiday season can be an overwhelming time filled with pressure, family drama, and seemingly endless to-do lists, but Kesha wants everyone who struggles with mental illness to know: "It’s not selfish to take time for yourself." As part of TIME's partnership with OptionB.Org — Sheryl Sandberg’s nonprofit initiative focused on helping people facing challenges in life — the Grammy-nominated … [Link]

Slashdot » High Sierra Root Login Bug Was Mentioned on Apple's Support Forums Two Weeks Ago

Thursday 30 November 18:40:00 UTC 2017

John Gruber, reporting for DaringFireball: It's natural to speculate how a bug as egregious as the now-fixed High Sierra root login bug could escape notice for so long. It seems to have been there ever since High Sierra 10.3.0 shipped on September 25, and may have existed in the betas through the summer. One explanation is that logging in with … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 will be 'the greatest thing that’s ever aired on TV'

Thursday 30 November 18:39:25 UTC 2017

We can always count on Jason Momoa's enthusiasm to get us through the day, whether he's brightening up Justice League with his bro-speak or geeking out about Game of Thrones, the show that killed him off back in Season 1 but still retains his eternal loyalty.  During a recent visit to Belfast to see his buddies — but not to reprise … [Link]

Mashable » Secret service shelled out $7,500 this Thanksgiving so Trump could drive his ass around on a golf cart

Thursday 30 November 18:18:04 UTC 2017

If President wants to move out of the White House and onto one of his golf courses, there would be millions of Americans who'd be thrilled to say, "Bye, Felicia." Sadly, it wouldn't be cheap. The Secret Service reportedly spent close to $7,500 on golf carts alone this Thanksgiving so they could protect the president while at his private golf course … [Link]

Mashable » How to Use the New iMessage Like a Pro

Thursday 30 November 17:58:12 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » 'Bomb on Board' Wi-Fi Network Causes Turkish Airlines Flight To Be Diverted

Thursday 30 November 17:50:00 UTC 2017

A Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Istanbul was diverted after the detection of a wi-fi network called "bomb on board" that alarmed the passengers, the airline said on Thursday. From a report: In a statement, Turkish Airlines said the flight made an emergency landing at the Khartoum airport in Sudan, but the flight was safely resumed after security inspections … [Link]

Mashable » You'll feel like a Power Ranger talking to Zordon with this watch

Thursday 30 November 17:47:57 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you grew up watching the original Power Rangers show, then you've definitely pretended that your old wristwatch could help you talk to Zordon. This Kickstarter project brings that fantasy a bit closer to reality. SEE ALSO: Calling all space enthusiasts: Use planets to … [Link]

Mashable » Looking for a new job? No problem. The tech industry has you covered

Thursday 30 November 17:37:07 UTC 2017

   There’s nothing like ringing in the New Year to get you thinking about making big changes—including in your career. No surprise, the tech industry continues to boom, creating a ripe job market for entry-level to experienced applicants. If you’re thinking about a change, you might want to consider diving into the industry changing everything about the way we live.  Randstad … [Link]

Mashable » Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' is a fairy tale for troubled times

Thursday 30 November 17:36:10 UTC 2017

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Mashable » This tent-like machine turns your food scraps into cooking gas

Thursday 30 November 17:25:13 UTC 2017

Home Biogas is a backyard appliance that turns your food scraps into cooking gas. Pour the food waste into the machine, bacteria digests it into gas, and the gas moves through a pipe to your stove or to a gas-powered lamp. It can also produce liquid fertilizer. This DIY device can be blown up in your backyard and claims to produce … [Link]

Slashdot » Wondering Why Your Internal .dev Web App Has Stopped Working?

Thursday 30 November 17:23:00 UTC 2017

Kieren McCarthy, writing for The Register: Network admins, code wranglers and other techies have hit an unusual problem this week: their test and development environments have vanished. Rather than connecting to private stuff on an internal .dev domain to pick up where they left off, a number of engineers and sysadmins are facing an error message in their web browser … [Link]

Mashable » This robotic arm literally sucks at lifting up groceries

Thursday 30 November 17:01:39 UTC 2017

Engineers at Ocado Technology developed a robotic arm capable of lifting up thousands of the retailer's catalog items. The arm consists of a pipe that is linked to an air compressor. On the other side, the pipe is equipped with a suction cup that creates an airtight seal once it touches the surface of the products.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, … [Link]

Mashable » Dude found the creepiest image imaginable hidden in his desktop wallpaper

Thursday 30 November 16:54:26 UTC 2017

Some people take their computer wallpapers very seriously. The background image should be selected with the utmost importance but you never knows if you might find a hidden picture in that background photo.  TheFishPenetrator uploaded a video to Youtube on Wednesday, when he thought he was losing his mind after thinking he saw as bizarre image hidden within his computer … [Link]

Mashable » Google named as the best place to work in 2017

Thursday 30 November 16:49:15 UTC 2017

It might not have seemed like such a great year for Google, but Google's employees still like it.  The tech giant topped the list of the 50 best companies to work for in 2017, according to the jobs site Comparably. Employees anonymously rated their companies between January and November of this year.  Google was followed by Facebook, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Netflix, and … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft's Edge Browser Now Generally Available For iOS, Android

Thursday 30 November 16:44:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft announced in October previews of new Edge browser apps for iOS and Android. On November 30, Microsoft officials are announcing that these apps are no longer in preview and are generally available for users in select markets. By making Edge apps available on non-Windows operating systems, Microsoft is hoping to do more than … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Simmons to 'step aside' from companies in the wake of new sexual assault allegation

Thursday 30 November 16:38:17 UTC 2017

Music mogul Russell Simmons has announced that he will "step aside" from his companies in the wake of a new sexual assault allegation from screenwriter Jenny Lumet. In a harrowing open letter published by The Hollywood Reporter, Lumet recalls a night around 1991 when Simmons allegedly offered her a ride home from a restaurant, but refused to take her back to … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon's 5G internet is coming in 2018, but it's not what you think it is

Thursday 30 November 16:33:12 UTC 2017

Think your phone's 4G LTE internet speed is fast? Think again. In the second half of 2018, Verizon will deploy its blazing-fast 5G wireless network to the lucky (and those willing to pay) in Sacramento, Calif. But don't get too psyched for wireless internet that could be 30-to-50 times faster than your current 4G speeds, because it's only 5G for your … [Link]

Mashable » This killer whale-inspired watercraft is the aquatic equivalent of aerobatic airplanes

Thursday 30 November 16:32:46 UTC 2017

Seabreacher is a semi-submersible speedboat equipped with a 260hp supercharged engine and it can easily perform stunts such as a 360 degree barrel roll or a 180 degree backflip. Starting on February 2018, Predator Adventures will start offering Seabreacher thrill rides in London letting you get an insight of what it would be like if you could ride a killer whale. … [Link]

Mashable » Drake put his rap career on hold for a sideline reporting gig at the Toronto Raptors game

Thursday 30 November 16:29:56 UTC 2017

Drake might be the Toronto Raptors' biggest fan, and he'd give up his career to talk to them more.  The rapper spent last night at Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets game and took on a few roles in the process. He got the opportunity to serve as a sidelines reporter in the basketball game and talk to some of his heroes. … [Link]

Mashable » Cozy up inside the Hogwarts house of your choosing for the winter

Thursday 30 November 16:29:31 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It's never a bad time for Potterheads to show off their Hogwarts pride. With winter on the rise, you might as well do it with these Harry Potter House Comforters on ThinkGeek. SEE ALSO: Harry Potter jackets will almost make you forget you didn’t … [Link]

Mashable » San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz talks Puerto Rico's recovery with Stephen Colbert

Thursday 30 November 16:18:27 UTC 2017

About 50 percent of Puerto Rico still does not have power and the rest of the island still has unstable electricity according to San Juan's Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz, who described the post-Hurricane Maria landscape leaving the island in a "touch and go situation still."  Cruz stopped by the studio to share what has been happening in the U.S. territory … [Link]

Mashable » British Parliament is actually calling on Trump to delete his Twitter account

Thursday 30 November 16:17:13 UTC 2017

It’s not uncommon to see members of the UK Parliament from the opposite sides of the political spectrum agree on matters of national unity or security — after a terrorist attack or a huge natural disaster, for example.  SEE ALSO: Donald Trump tries to talk trash on Twitter but tags the wrong account But Thursday's display for the "urgent question" at … [Link]

Mashable » Light up the party with this wireless Bluetooth speaker that's less than $80

Thursday 30 November 16:09:10 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. No matter how cool your playlist is, it's not a real party without a light showThe Tailgater Flash is a Bluetooth speaker that can provide just that. SEE ALSO: Stuff your stockings with these affordable wireless headphones You can connect to this speaker from … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Launches App That Can Help You Track and Conserve Mobile Data

Thursday 30 November 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Google has taken another small step forward in its mission to connect the "next billion" users with a new app designed to optimize your mobile data usage. From a report: Datally for Android has been in testing for several months in the Philippines, and now it's ready for prime time globally. To activate Datally, you will have to give the … [Link]

Mashable » Russell Crowe and Delta Goodrem poke fun at magazine headline implying they're a couple

Thursday 30 November 15:50:14 UTC 2017

A celebrity gossip mag with sensational headlines? Surely not! SEE ALSO: Russell Crowe says Australia 'looks like *ssholes' when it comes to refugees After the Australian publication New Idea announced on their front cover that actor Russell Crowe and singer Delta Goodrem were "together at last," the celebrities felt the magazine was due a good rinsing. Hey @DeltaGoodrem , anything we … [Link]

Mashable » That self-sustaining aquarium you all went crazy over has been revamped

Thursday 30 November 15:44:10 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Remember the EcoQube Air and the EcoQube C that you all freaked out over? There's a bigger, better model in town: the EcoQube C+. SEE ALSO: Gift-worthy kitchen tech items for the Chopped enthusiasts in your life Recently launched and quickly funded on Kickstarter, … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand prime minister responds to Ed Sheeran's citizenship request with a mini-quiz

Thursday 30 November 15:41:01 UTC 2017

Ahead of his gigs in New Zealand in March, Ed Sheeran jokingly asked the prime minister if she could grant him citizenship. He got an unexpected reply. SEE ALSO: Ed Sheeran shares Instagram post of his bicycle accident injury Jacinda Ardern replied in video format to Ed Sheeran's "informal" request via her official Wellington Chamber Twitter account.  @jacindaardern Ardern addresses @edsheeran's … [Link]

Mashable » MSNBC trolls Donald Trump with Obama 'Merry Christmas' montage

Thursday 30 November 15:32:42 UTC 2017

According to Donald Trump, Donald Trump is solely responsible for coining the term "fake news," Making America Great Again, and of course, bringing the phrase "Merry Christmas" back into the White House. On Wednesday, Donny T. delivered a tax reform speech in St. Charles, Missouri, that started and ended with a focus on Christmas. Trump bragged and bragged about how he … [Link]

Mashable » Even 'Kardashians' can't keep up with bitcoin

Thursday 30 November 15:24:13 UTC 2017

It’s been derided as a fad that panders to the weaker facets of human nature. But Keeping Up With the Kardashians – the reality TV series featuring an ensemble cast of the eponymous family – has endured for what some would describe as 14 long seasons. Meanwhile, the Kardashian family has spun a business empire through prolific social-media accounts that capture … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's macOS High Sierra bug fix comes with a new bug. Seriously.

Thursday 30 November 15:21:55 UTC 2017

Uh-oh, Apple.  After fixing that embarrassing macOS High Sierra bug that let anyone create a root account on a Mac without a root password, Apple introduced a new bug, albeit one far more benign.  The security update 2017-001, described here, indeed fixed the nasty vulnerability in High Sierra 10.13 and 10.13.1, but it completely messed up file sharing for some users.  … [Link]

Slashdot » New Study Finds That Most Redditors Don't Actually Read the Articles They Vote On

Thursday 30 November 15:20:00 UTC 2017

Michael Byrne, writing for Motherboard: According to a paper published in IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems by researchers at Notre Dame University, some 73 percent of posts on Reddit are voted on by users that haven't actually clicked through to view the content being rated. This is according to a newly released dataset consisting of all Reddit activity of … [Link]

Mashable » 3-year-old does incredibly cute rendition of Team Rocket motto

Thursday 30 November 15:07:54 UTC 2017

This could should be the next voice actor behind both Jessie and James. SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon GO' has just released one of the most famous legendary Pokémon A dad was testing out a new mic and his three-year-old child had an idea for putting the equipment through its paces. Namely, reciting the entire Team Rocket motto from Pokémon. The result … [Link]

Mashable » 'Harry Potter' fan says J.K. Rowling blocked her after she criticised Johnny Depp

Thursday 30 November 15:00:14 UTC 2017

A Harry Potter fan has gone viral on Twitter after she was apparently blocked by J.K. Rowling for tweeting a question about Johnny Depp. SEE ALSO: 'Fantastic Beasts' isn't going to recast Johnny Depp, and that's a huge mistake The whole thing started on Tuesday, when 24-year-old lab technician Lindsey B tagged Rowling in the following tweet: So if I understand … [Link]

Mashable » Cruise in style on this mini smart Segway that's 38% off

Thursday 30 November 14:57:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Segways don't have to be just for rich CEOs and mall cops. You can cruise around on your own smart mini Segway for 38% off the regular price. SEE ALSO: This glowing charger makes the perfect stocking stuffer This mini Segway boasts 700 watts … [Link]

Slashdot » American Airlines Accidentally Let Too Many Pilots Take Off The Holidays

Thursday 30 November 14:40:00 UTC 2017

A glitch in American Airlines' pilot scheduling system means that thousands of flights during the holiday season currently do not have pilots assigned to fly them. From a report: The shortage was caused by an error in the system pilots use to bid for time off, the Allied Pilots Association told NPR. The union represents the airline's 15,000 pilots. "The … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran announces a new duet with Beyoncé

Thursday 30 November 14:25:29 UTC 2017

Ed Sheeran, who surprisingly got very little Grammy recognition this year, has snagged a duet with the formidable Beyoncé. Take that Recording Academy!  The British superstar announced that a new version of "Perfect" will be available Thursday night featuring fresh Queen Bey vocals. The original song was released on his album "÷" which was released in March of 2017.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Apple will go red for World AIDS Day

Thursday 30 November 14:25:16 UTC 2017

Apple store logos around the world are turning red. The transition from gray to a more crimson hue started Thursday in Australia and continues around the world through tomorrow. SEE ALSO: iPhone X adoption is already outpacing the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: report It's not a permanent change (it lasts for a week). Instead, it's just one more signal that … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Faces Lawsuit For Gathering Personal Data From Millions of iPhone Users

Thursday 30 November 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Mark Wilson writes: A group going by the name Google You Owe Us is taking Google to court in the UK, complaining that the company harvested personal data from 5.4 million iPhone users. The group is led by Richard Lloyd, director of consumer group Which?, and it alleges that Google bypassed privacy settings on iPhones between June 2011 and February … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel rightfully calls out Donald Trump on his Matt Lauer tweets

Thursday 30 November 13:59:13 UTC 2017

"If anyone knows about inappropriate behavior in the workplace at NBC, it's Donald J. Trump."  Jimmy Kimmel rightfully went there on Wednesday night during his monologue where he addressed the firing of Today Show's Matt Lauer. Why the president chose to tweet about Lauer despite the accusations against him from numerous women and the infamous Access Hollywood tapes is unknown, … [Link]

Mashable » Did you catch this awesome 'Civil War' easter egg hiding in the 'Avengers: Infinity War' trailer?

Thursday 30 November 13:51:27 UTC 2017

The long-awaited trailer for Avengers: Infinity War has finally landed, and we already have plenty of questions for Marvel's mega superhero mash-up (like what's up with Thanos' face?).  But the trailer may have given us an answer for one of the lingering queries left over from Captain America: Civil War — how will Captain America and Iron Man reconcile after their … [Link]

Mashable » Adam Driver doesn't know what 'emo' means and no one can cope

Thursday 30 November 13:18:39 UTC 2017

Star Wars is full of shocking revelations, but the latest reveal to rock the franchise is comfortably the most earth-trembling of all: Adam Driver apparently doesn't know what the word "emo" means. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer showed off Kylo Ren's new scar and fans can't handle it It started on Wednesday evening, when Rolling Stone published a … [Link]

Mashable » 12 movies to watch if you're newly single this holiday season

Thursday 30 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

There’s nothing quite like getting dumped during the holidays. Everyone else is rushing to meet under the mistletoe, and there you are, all alone. SEE ALSO: Upside down Christmas trees are trending, and the internet is outraged Well, you're not the only one and you won't be the last, so don't lose hope. Grab your favorite ice cream, binge watch on … [Link]

Mashable » The hidden tech behind 'SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical'

Thursday 30 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

The Palace Theatre is submerged in an ocean of darkness. From the blackout, dozens of screens shine bright, dotting the darkness with their blue-white glow. In the shadows, technicians huddle over monitors, designers whisper into headset microphones, and the pitter patter of typing on keyboards crackles through the room.The scene looks like a NASA control room, but we’re not at mission … [Link]

Slashdot » Nasdaq Plans To Offer Bitcoin Futures In Early 2018

Thursday 30 November 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: Nasdaq is planning to launch contracts for bitcoin futures in the first half of 2018, according to The Wall Street Journal, which will enable investors to predict and put money on the future price of the currency. The Wall Street Journal also reports that broker Cantor Fitzgerald will be launching bitcoin derivatives … [Link]

Mashable » Matt Lauer releases first public statement after sexual misconduct allegations

Thursday 30 November 12:52:08 UTC 2017

Matt Lauer has released a public statement in response to the allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his ouster from NBC News' Today show.  SEE ALSO: Matt Lauer's interview with Bill O'Reilly over harassment claims looks deeply hypocritical now In the statement, read aloud by Lauer's former co-host, Savannah Guthrie, Lauer apologised for his actions, saying "there is enough truth … [Link]

Mashable » What the new Snapchat update gets right about social media

Thursday 30 November 12:20:34 UTC 2017

As a parent, I'm a member of more than a few Facebook Groups related to my children's education. And damn, they can be irritating. You quickly learn that parents frequently disagree wildly on teaching styles, curriculum choices, and even specific assignments. But at least the discussion is directly related the school or the class. That wasn't the case for a recent … [Link]

Mashable » Meghan Markle is Madonna and Prince Harry is naked in this cheeky mobile graffiti

Thursday 30 November 11:49:22 UTC 2017

In the UK, even street artists are devoted to the royals.  SEE ALSO: 8 of the best London street art tributes to Amy Winehouse Pegasus is so excited about the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that he sprayed the lovebirds on the back of a black van and then drove it across central London.  I’ll see you at the … [Link]

Mashable » Harry Styles loves Shania Twain for the exact same reason we all do

Thursday 30 November 11:25:01 UTC 2017

Shania Twain is an inspiration to us all, including none other than Harry Styles.  In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Styles said the Canadian singer has had a significant impact on his work and sense of style.  "My music and fashion main influence was always Shania Twain," he said. "I think she's amazing."  You couldn't be more correct, Harry.  In … [Link]

Mashable » Google is being sued for allegedly planting secret cookies on 5.4 million iPhone users

Thursday 30 November 11:14:50 UTC 2017

A campaigning group is suing Google on behalf of 5.4 million people over allegations that the company harvested personal information from iPhone users.  SEE ALSO: Google's trying to make your job search less difficult "Google You Owe Us", led by ex-Which? director Richard Lloyd, claims Google illegally collected personal data from 5.4 million individuals in the UK between June 2011 and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Tetris' brings block-dropping competition to Facebook's Messenger

Thursday 30 November 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ out which friends are best at 'Tetris.'","image~ brings block-dropping competition to Facebook's Messenger","sources"~ messenger,tetris","sec0&q~ messenger,tetris","videoS~ More about Tech, Facebook, Gaming, Facebook Messenger, and Tetris [Link]

Mashable » This old poem about plums has been turned into a hilariously nerdy meme

Thursday 30 November 10:53:20 UTC 2017

Ever wondered what happens when you cross "Mambo Number 5" with William Carlos Williams' poem about eating some plums? Of course you have!  Well, poetry nerds have gone and given "This Is Just To Say" the remix treatment, yielding a veritable harvest of memes all about those delicious, sweet, and cold plums.  SEE ALSO: MashReads podcast: So, like, what even is … [Link]

Mashable » Daisy Ridley surprises John Boyega with epic video message request

Thursday 30 November 10:43:29 UTC 2017

A man of many talents. SEE ALSO: This 'Star Wars' whisper challenge with Daisy Ridley gets super intense, super fast John Boyega was a guest on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night and, after discussing the rumours that princes Harry and William could be starring in The Last Jedi, Fallon said there was a fan request from someone named Daisy … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Timberlake finally reveals the startling inspiration behind 'SexyBack'

Thursday 30 November 10:43:28 UTC 2017

You may have been under the impression that you knew exactly what Justin Timberlake's 2006 hit song "SexyBack" was about, but unfortunately you'd be quite wrong. SEE ALSO: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel won at being adorable parents this Halloween Timberlake appeared recently on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where, nestled on a blanket beneath the stars, he revealed … [Link]

Mashable » China is deleting posts about a kindergarten allegedly abusing its toddlers

Thursday 30 November 10:27:18 UTC 2017

As anger swells around a Chinese kindergarten accused of abusing its toddlers, online discussion about the topic has been systematically deleted. Earlier this week, the RYB Education New World kindergarten in Beijing was accused of feeding drugs to toddlers, and injecting them with unknown substances. Outside of Beijing, the group runs over 500 kindergartens in China.  SEE ALSO: Skype disappears from … [Link]

Mashable » Earthquake-proof, book-filled home is a bookworm's dream

Thursday 30 November 10:13:16 UTC 2017

This wall-to-wall bookshelf has an additional neat trick — it's made to withstand earthquakes. The clever design from Japanese architects Shinsuke Fujii features a home with ample — and we mean ample — shelf space, covering one wall of the house. But to keep its contents from falling off in the event of an earthquake, the shelf leans inwards at a … [Link]

Mashable » Kelly Clarkson's 'Carpool Karaoke' has a surprise guest appearance

Thursday 30 November 10:07:13 UTC 2017

Kelly Clarkson has one hell of an impressive singing voice. In the 10-minute Carpool Karaoke episode above, Clarkson and James Corden harmonise to "Stronger," "Since U Been Gone," "Because Of You," and a whole bunch of others — and damn, it's good. SEE ALSO: Pink's 'Carpool Karaoke' is here and it's 12 minutes of gleeful perfection It's not all singing, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Would you let a company see your text messages to get a loan?

Thursday 30 November 10:04:41 UTC 2017

Some loan companies in India and Kenya are using contact details, text messages, and call logs to decide who makes the cut [Link]

New Scientist – News » Migraine drug makes people have fewer ‘migraine days’

Thursday 30 November 10:04:40 UTC 2017

A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has [Link]

New Scientist – News » Exercise hormone protects against bad complications in surgery

Thursday 30 November 10:04:39 UTC 2017

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to protect mice from complications during surgery caused by restricted blood flow [Link]

Slashdot » Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats

Thursday 30 November 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Science_afficionado writes: Are you a cat lover? A dog lover? If so, you may be interested in the first scientific study to actually count the number of cortical neurons in the brains of a number of carnivores, including cats and dogs. Bottom line: Dogs have about twice as many of these "little grey cells" as cats. These "little gray cells" … [Link]

Mashable » Athlete's #MeToo story sheds light on Asia's reluctance to discuss sexual assault

Thursday 30 November 8:50:23 UTC 2017

A Hong Kong athlete has revealed that she was sexually assaulted by a former coach when she was just 13, becoming one of the first public figures in the city to step up to the #MeToo movement. Lui Lai-yiu, a hurdler who earlier this year won Hong Kong's first gold medal in the Asian Indoor Games, says she was assaulted 10 … [Link]

Mashable » Transgender teens won a big court decision in Australia today

Thursday 30 November 7:47:24 UTC 2017

It’s a big win for transgender teens today in Australia. Australia was the last place in the world transgender children needed court authorisation to receive Stage 2 hormone treatment, even if they or their parents consented to the procedure. SEE ALSO: This artist is broadening beauty standards with her custom painted dolls That's now no longer the case thanks to a … [Link]

Slashdot » Bacteria Found On ISS May Be Alien In Origin, Says Cosmonaut

Thursday 30 November 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Kekke writes: Lots of buzz around this. Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov took routine samples from the outside of the International Space Station during a spacewalk. These samples were analyzed and found to contain bacteria that must have come from somewhere other than Earth or the ISS itself. "Bacteria that had not been there during the launch of the ISS module … [Link]

Mashable » Randi Zuckerberg calls out passenger who made repeated lewd remarks on flight

Thursday 30 November 6:20:19 UTC 2017

Randi Zuckerberg has alleged that a man seated next to her on a flight sexually harassed her repeatedly. But when she told a flight attendant, her complaint was brushed off. Zuckerberg, CEO of Zuckerberg Media and sister of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, tweeted a letter she sent to Alaska Airlines' CEO Brad Tilden, relating the incident. SEE ALSO: NBC employees reveal … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's Alexa and Echo to finally launch in Australia and New Zealand

Thursday 30 November 6:19:19 UTC 2017

It’s not just Amazon itself that is yet to truly launch in Australia. The company's Alexa-powered Echo devices are not currently available in Australia or New Zealand, either. But they're on their way, launching in both countries "early next year." SEE ALSO: Amazon has sorta, kinda launched in Australia On Thursday, Amazon announced the coming of its hands-free Echo device, activated … [Link]

Mashable » Victoria's Secret models slammed for allegedly singing the n-word backstage

Thursday 30 November 5:43:25 UTC 2017

Another Victoria's Secret show, another controversy. Some Victoria's Secret models have been slammed for allegedly uttering the n-word while singing along to Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow." SEE ALSO: Brands have no idea how to deal with being caught in a political firestorm In a video posted by a Twitter account called Pop Crave on Tuesday, the clip shows models singing backstage … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump tries to talk trash on Twitter but tags the wrong account

Thursday 30 November 5:43:24 UTC 2017

Despite mashing his fingers against his phone enough times to compose 36,000 tweets, President Donald Trump continues to be really bad at Twitter.  Trump fired shots in his favorite manner at U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Wednesday night after May criticized Trump for posting anti-Muslim propaganda to his account. Just as a reminder, the U.K. is one of the United States' … [Link]

Mashable » Trader Joe's clarifies its Jingle Jangle is not like the drugs from 'Riverdale'

Thursday 30 November 5:43:23 UTC 2017

Who’s up for smashing a spot of Jingle Jangle and binge-watching Riverdale?  You can pick some up at Trader Joe's, in fact. But while you might be thinking you're about to get lit with kween Veronica Lodge thanks to dirtbag Nick St. Clair's mad stash, this is not the Jingle Jangle you're after. SEE ALSO: What to stream on Netflix in … [Link]

Mashable » Matt Lauer is what happens when men who are terrible to women are given every benefit of the doubt

Thursday 30 November 5:43:22 UTC 2017

Matt Lauer spent the past two decades on the Today deploying his goofiness and matter-of-fact interviewing style to win over television audiences.  On Wednesday morning, however, viewers awoke to the news that Lauer also engaged in workplace sexual misconduct so grave that NBC fired the million-dollar star.  This routine of watching successful men stripped of their power feels depressingly familiar in … [Link]

Mashable » Man who deactivated Trump's Twitter account thought it wouldn't actually work

Thursday 30 November 5:43:21 UTC 2017

The identity of the Twitter employee who briefly deactivated Donald Trump's Twitter account is no longer a secret. The former Twitter employee has finally come forward to share his perspective on what happened that day. Speaking to TechCrunch, Bahtiyar Duysak, who worked as a contractor at Twitter's San Francisco HQ, says he now thinks his actions were a "mistake."  More surprising, … [Link]

Mashable » Coinbase ordered to hand over the private data of thousands of users

Thursday 30 November 5:43:20 UTC 2017

Most cryptocurrencies are pseudonymous, but some users of the digital exchange Coinbase are about to have their identities blown wide open thanks to the Tax Man.  A federal court Wednesday ruled that San Francisco-based Coinbase must turn over identifying information on users that engaged in at least $20,000 worth of transactions via the service in 2013, 2014, or 2015. It seems, … [Link]

Mashable » Cyber Monday Deals still live: Dell monitors, Samsung 4K TVs, Sonos speakers and more

Thursday 30 November 5:43:19 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Missed out on Cyber Monday? Don't worry, there are still plenty of deals to check out. Cyber Monday is slowly becoming Cyber Week, meaning there are still a ton of Cyber Monday deals to be snagged. Check out the Echo Dot, or maybe you … [Link]

Mashable » Flamin' Hot Mac n' Cheetos are here to hurt your insides

Thursday 30 November 5:43:18 UTC 2017

Burger King has announced a new artery-clogging concoction that will keep you warm this winter. Actually, it will probably just make you feel like trash, but it'll taste good going down! The company announced in a press release the return of its Mac n' Cheetos, which is essentially a twist on a mozzarella stick, but instead of gooey cheese the inside … [Link]

Mashable » 2018 will be the year cinema starts responding to the Trump election

Thursday 30 November 5:43:17 UTC 2017

Times being what they are, it's been hard not to read topical commentary into just about every movie we saw this year.  But even if the parallels were clearly there, most of those films weren't, and couldn't be, direct responses to Trump. Most of them were in production well before the 2016 election. (There are exceptions: Steven Spielberg's The Post came … [Link]

Mashable » Matt Lauer's interview with Bill O'Reilly over harassment claims looks deeply hypocritical now

Thursday 30 November 5:43:16 UTC 2017

In light of Matt Lauer's firing over allegations of rampant sexual misconduct, much of the Today host's previous work now looks downright disturbing.  Lauer is just the latest public figure to come under scrutiny, with NBC News choosing to fire its star anchor after a colleague made a complaint. Subsequent reports in Variety and the New York Times detailed ugly … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon made a camera to give its image recognition tech to developers

Thursday 30 November 5:43:15 UTC 2017

Amazon wants to make it much easier for developers to use its image recognition capabilities. Amazon Web Services just introduced a new $249 camera with computer vision and AI-smarts baked right in. Called DeepLens, the camera is intended for developers who want to learn to build applications that leverage Amazon's artificial intelligence technology. SEE ALSO: Boston Dynamics robot can now nail … [Link]

Mashable » Geoffrey Rush faces allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour'

Thursday 30 November 3:50:49 UTC 2017

UPDATE: Nov. 30, 2017, 4:39 p.m. AEDT This piece has been updated with a statement from Sydney Theatre Company, as well as information regarding the Daily Telegraph. Actor Geoffrey Rush, 66, is the latest celebrity to reject accusations of misconduct, according to allegations detailed by Australia's Sydney Theatre Company. In a statement, STC said it "received a complaint alleging that Mr … [Link]

Slashdot » 375 Million Jobs May Be Automated By 2030, Study Suggests

Thursday 30 November 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: The McKinsey Global Institute cautions that as many as 375 million workers will need to switch occupational categories by 2030 due to automation. The work most at risk of automation includes physical jobs in predictable environments, such as operating machinery or preparing fast food. Data collection and processing is also in the … [Link]

Mashable » Gross Donald Trump quote from 2000 is another reminder that he sucks

Thursday 30 November 3:13:53 UTC 2017

Donald Trump singled out a woman at Mar-a-Lago in 2000 and told a reporter that "there is nothing in the world like first-rate pussy," according to The Daily Beast.   The president has been publicly accused of inappropriately touching 13 women, and there was that whole Access Hollywood "grab 'em by the pussy" tape, so maybe that's not a huge surprise.  … [Link]

Mashable » The supermoon ain't all it's cracked up to be

Thursday 30 November 2:17:43 UTC 2017

Have you heard? The supermoon is coming. Yes, that's right. On December 3, the first and last supermoon of 2017 will rise around the world.  And if the media circus surrounding the supermoon is to be believed, it will be an astounding cosmic show that you can't miss. The moon! It's going to be super! You have to see it!  Well, … [Link]

Slashdot » DNA Analysis Finds That Yetis Are Actually Bears

Thursday 30 November 2:10:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares a report from Popular Science: University of Buffalo biologist Charlotte Lindqvist and her international team in Pakistan and Singapore provided the first strong evidence that presumed yetis are actually bears. They published their results in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B on Tuesday. Icon Film secured nine samples that purported to be genuine yeti artifacts, and Lindqvist … [Link]

Mashable » Christmas ad pokes fun at the difficult to understand New Zealand accent

Thursday 30 November 1:58:44 UTC 2017

Perhaps it's something in the water, but New Zealanders have been making superb advertisements recently. It's just a shame that their accents can be sometimes difficult to understand. Air New Zealand's latest holiday ad makes fun of that, featuring Santa having a lot of trouble trying to figure out what Kiwi kids want for Christmas. Tell you what, we would … [Link]

Slashdot » Physicists Made An Unprecedented 53 Qubit Quantum Simulator

Thursday 30 November 1:30:00 UTC 2017

Two teams of researchers have published papers [1, 2] in the journal Nature detailing how they were able to create unprecedented quantum simulators consisting of over 50 qubits. The University of Maryland team and National Institute of Standards and Technology team — the two teams behind one of the two new papers — were able to create a quantum simulator … [Link]

Slashdot » Coinbase Ordered To Report 14,355 Users To the IRS

Thursday 30 November 0:50:00 UTC 2017

Nearly a year after the case was initially filed, Coinbase has been ordered to turn over identifying records for all users who have bought, sold, sent, or received more than $20,000 through their accounts in a single year. The digital asset broker estimates that 14,355 users meet the government's requirements. The Verge reports: For each account, the company has been … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Exercise hormone protects against bad complications in surgery

Thursday 30 November 0:32:25 UTC 2017

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to protect mice from complications during surgery caused by restricted blood flow [Link]

New Scientist – News » Best-yet quantum simulator with 53 qubits could really be useful

Thursday 30 November 0:32:24 UTC 2017

A 53-qubit quantum simulator is the biggest of its kind, and has already done some calculations that outperform most, if not all, classical computers [Link]

New Scientist – News » The fashion industry can only go green by becoming unfashionable

Thursday 30 November 0:32:23 UTC 2017

Fashion is facing up to how wasteful it is, but its impact on the environment goes far beyond fast fashion and ever-changing trends [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fertility clinics are fudging IVF stats to look more successful

Thursday 30 November 0:32:22 UTC 2017

Would-be parents seeking IVF treatment use published success rates to choose a clinic – but the stats don't reflect the real chance of getting pregnant [Link]

New Scientist – News » A bacterium has been engineered to make ‘unnatural’ proteins

Thursday 30 November 0:32:21 UTC 2017

A microorganism with two extra letters in its genetic code, can create proteins far more complex and versatile than anything found in nature [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2471: The Killer App

Thursday 30 November 0:23:10 UTC 2017

Is your smartphone full of unused apps? [Link]

Slashdot » Snapchat Is Becoming the Anti-Facebook

Thursday 30 November 0:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: Snap announced today (Nov. 29), that it was rolling out a redesign for Snapchat that's intended to separate users' feeds between their friends from the brands that publish content on the app. Founder and CEO Evan Spiegel published an op-ed in Axios this morning about the direction that social media has taken … [Link]

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