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 » Bury me in this giant, full-body tube scarf

Monday 4 December 23:49:33 UTC 2017

As temperatures drop and the time of sunset nears closer and closer to mid-afternoon, the urge to swaddle ourselves in large cuts expensive knit fabric grows ever stronger.  Luckily a small Eastern European knitwear brand called Dukyana read our minds and designed the ideal winter outfit: a full-body tube scarf.  SEE ALSO: The 17 weirdest fashion trends of 2017 Image: dukyana … [Link]

Mashable » Patagonia fights back hard against Trump's national monument land grab

Monday 4 December 23:28:13 UTC 2017

The president stole your land. That's the stark, unequivocal, monochrome message writ large on the Patagonia homepage Monday, following Trump's announcement that the government aims to dramatically cut back two national monuments. SEE ALSO: Patagonia and Google look to defend public lands with stunning VR film series In what the outdoor clothing company slams as "the largest elimination of protected land … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Start Paying Ireland the Billions It Owes In Back Taxes

Monday 4 December 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Last year, Apple was ordered to pay a record sum of 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) plus interest after the European Commission said Ireland illegally slashed the iPhone maker's tax bill. "But Ireland was rather slow to start collecting that cash, which led the Commission to refer the Irish government to the European Court of Justice in October due to … [Link]

Mashable » Xbox One's backward compatibility is a technological feat

Monday 4 December 22:58:35 UTC 2017

Backward compatibility on the Xbox One works really, really well, and the folks at DigitalFoundry went in-depth on how Xbox managed to make it work. In the above video, DigitalFoundry breaks down how the Xbox One runs Xbox 360 games through an emulator and seamlessly improves frame rates and even resolutions in 360 games, making them look and play even … [Link]

Mashable » Cheerleader's 'Invisible Box' stunt leaves everyone really confused but eager to try

Monday 4 December 22:51:56 UTC 2017

Another challenge has swept the internet and it's certainly making our brains ache.  High school cheerleader and Twitter user, Ariel Olivar (@arielo1220) stunned the world over the weekend with an 'invisible box' stunt that left us, and the internet, completely baffled.  Come to think of it, is she even human?  challenge accepted pic.twitter.com/QQ1JWbkXx0 — ariel (@arielo1220) December 2, 2017 SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » How to Hold a Baby Like You Know What You're Doing

Monday 4 December 22:44:22 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Babies, Mashable Reels, Culture, and Kids [Link]

Mashable » Tone deaf Sen. McCain asks for more Twitter followers, so he loses thousands

Monday 4 December 22:43:18 UTC 2017

After he dealt a devastating blow to our social safety net last week, Senator John McCain is now asking for a handout. On Monday, the Senator's Twitter account made a tone-deaf request for more Twitter followers. The account was just short of 3 million followers by "74 persons," the tweet reported — would people be so kind to "spread the word … [Link]

Slashdot » PayPal Says 1.6 Million Customer Details Stolen In Breach At Canadian Subsidiary

Monday 4 December 22:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Kargan shares a report from BleepingComputer: PayPal says that one of the companies it recently acquired suffered a security incident during which an attacker appears to have accessed servers that stored information for 1.6 million customers. The victim of the security breach is TIO Networks, a Canadian company that runs a network of over 60,000 utility and bills … [Link]

Mashable » Shark swims alarmingly close to beachgoers in Miami

Monday 4 December 22:37:13 UTC 2017

Drone footage caught this large tiger shark moseying close to the shore, incredibly close to people wading in the water. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Beach, Florida, Shark, and Swimming [Link]

Mashable » Bitcoin just made the Winklevoss twins billionaires

Monday 4 December 22:33:57 UTC 2017

After suing Mark Zuckerberg over the idea for Facebook, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss invested part of their payout in Bitcoin. Read more…More about Facebook, Technology, Mashable Video, Stocks, and Money [Link]

Mashable » Has texting killed romance?

Monday 4 December 22:26:57 UTC 2017

It’s taken a quarter century, but texting has finally killed romance dead.  Yesterday marked 25 years since the first text message was sent, and in that time it’s changed so much about the way we date. It’s made us more available, more casual, and infinitely more #sextable.  It’s not that romance was perfect before texting came along. It was agonizing in … [Link]

Mashable » Woman attempts yoga pose on a log over a river and it does not go well

Monday 4 December 22:20:15 UTC 2017

We can probably blame social media for this. A woman attempting to show off her yoga skills on a fallen tree stretched across fast-moving river ended up floating downstream.  SEE ALSO: Spooked by Amazon, grocery store chain turns to … yoga pants? If the yoga picture wasn't worth it or if I don't make it on America's Funniest Home Videos it … [Link]

Mashable » The sweet story of how a 22-year-old met an 81-year-old woman on 'Words with Friends'

Monday 4 December 22:15:43 UTC 2017

An unlikely friendship that formed between a 22-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman has broken the internet with its wholesomeness. After playing more that 300 games together on Words With Friends, Spencer Sleyon and his opponent Rosalind met IRL in Florida on Friday. It was visible proof that strangers on the internet that come from completely different walks of life with … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Donald Trump's tweet about Michael Flynn is a legal liability

Monday 4 December 22:09:00 UTC 2017

Even for Donald Trump, this tweet was a doozy.  On Friday, Trump's former national security adviser pled guilty to lying to the FBI. That alone is a big deal, but the real bombshell was that Michael Flynn had agreed as part of a plea deal to work with the FBI in its investigation into Russia's attempts to swing the 2016 U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » Coca-Cola is making a splash in Time Square

Monday 4 December 22:02:32 UTC 2017

Coca-Cola has installed a billboard in Times Square that will make tourists stop and stare. It's made up of 1,760 LED light cubes that flow in and out, giving the appearance of 3D designs. Read more…More about Advertising, Mashable Video, Coca Cola, New York, and New York City [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Won't Delay Vote, Says Net Neutrality Supporters Are 'Desperate'

Monday 4 December 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Federal Communications Commission will move ahead with its vote to kill net neutrality rules next week despite an unresolved court case that could strip away even more consumer protections. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says that net neutrality rules aren't needed because the Federal Trade Commission can protect consumers from broadband … [Link]

Mashable » Supreme Court allows Trump's travel ban to proceed

Monday 4 December 21:59:57 UTC 2017

Trump’s controversial travel ban affecting residents of several Muslim-majority countries finally got the go ahead from the Supreme Court Monday, some 10 months after he first announced it. The court will let the ban go into full affect while legal challenges continue. It will affect travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. Two of the nine judges dissented on … [Link]

Mashable » 'Family Guy' pokes fun at Kevin Spacey's bogus apology

Monday 4 December 21:54:31 UTC 2017

Hollywood’s sexual misconduct headlines are officially old enough to have made it on TV, as with Family Guy's Dec. 3 episode "Crimes and Meg's Demeanor." The episode refers to Kevin Spacey being a gay man in relation to the ending of The Usual Suspects – which is to say, completely unrelated in context. SEE ALSO: Kevin Spacey officially comes out amid … [Link]

Mashable » Watch David Lynch coach Laura Palmer on 'Twin Peaks' backwards-talk

Monday 4 December 21:48:57 UTC 2017

“Repooc tnega olleh." Try saying that line with feeling. (Translation: "Hello Agent Cooper," but … backwards.) The unsettlingly surreal rewind-speak of the Black Lodge residents in Twin Peaks has always been something of a special skill for David Lynch's actors. It's a process: First they speak the line forwards, listen to the backwards playback and then repeat it, no matter how … [Link]

Slashdot » Vidme To Shut Down On Dec 15th 2017

Monday 4 December 21:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter substance2003 writes: Vid.me has announced they are shutting down on December 15th 2017 citing that they could not find a path to sustainability. This news should be of concern as content creators have been getting increasingly frustrated with Youtube's algorithms that demonetize their videos and this means they have one less alternative to turn towards. Read more of … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Hugh Jackman transform into Wolverine in the gym

Monday 4 December 21:35:19 UTC 2017

Hugh Jackman documented his workout to become Wolverine on his Instagram. According to his trainer, he worked out months before the shoots, working on building muscle, cutting fat, and eating right.  Read more…More about Celebrities, Mashable Video, Fitness, Marvel, and Train [Link]

Mashable » Photos of the majestic public lands Trump just opened to drilling and hunting

Monday 4 December 21:34:14 UTC 2017

Normally, presidents seek to burnish their legacy by designating large tracts of land or swaths of the ocean off limits to development, to be preserved for future generations.  But President Trump is not a typical president.  On Monday, he traveled to Salt Lake City to sign proclamations that slash two national monuments — Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — by more … [Link]

Mashable » This helicopter pilot turns personal tragedy into opportunity for kids and teens

Monday 4 December 21:27:28 UTC 2017

Helicopter pilot Mark Brereton wants young children who use wheelchairs to know the sky's the limit.  He gives rides to children who have recently become paralyzed with the hope that they remember anything is possible.   Brereton was inspired by his own circumstances, having lost use of both legs during a crash in 2007 when he was a professional motorcycle racer. … [Link]

Mashable » Skeptical 6 year old shades Old St. Nick with a savage letter

Monday 4 December 21:23:49 UTC 2017

There’s comes a time in a person's life when Santa Claus becomes merely a symbol of the holiday season rather than an actual big jolly guy jumping down your chimney with a bag filled with presents.  For some, that time may arrive around the age of 12 or 13, but for others, it may appear much sooner than expected.  NPR reporter … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » BioID Launches PhotoVerify API for Live Image-based Verification

Monday 4 December 21:22:54 UTC 2017

BioID, biometrics as a service provider, has announced its new PhotoVerify API. The new API is part of its BioID Web Services, and allows online product and service providers to verify legal identities of their customers. The API allows users to compare a live facial image against the image in a photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc.). The API … [Link]

Mashable » Before-and-after satellite images show massive influx of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Monday 4 December 21:20:22 UTC 2017

The severity of the world's fastest growing refugee crisis becomes even clearer when viewed from space. An estimated 624,000 Rohingya refugees, a Muslim ethnic minority in Myanmar's northern Rakhine state, have fled to neighboring Bangladesh since late August to escape oppression and extreme violence from Myanmar's military and Buddhist majority. Due to decades of persecution, nearly 1 million Rohingya currently live … [Link]

Slashdot » Lead Developer of Popular Windows Application Classic Shell Is Quitting

Monday 4 December 21:20:00 UTC 2017

WheezyJoe writes: Classic Shell is a free Windows application that for years has replaced Microsoft's Start Screen or Start Menu with a highly configurable, more familiar non-tile Start menu. Yesterday, the lead developer released what he said would be the last version of Classic Shell. Citing other interests and the frequency at which Microsoft releases updates to Windows 10, as … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon launches in Australia, and it's about freaking time

Monday 4 December 21:04:19 UTC 2017

It’s finally happened. After a very soft launch on Nov. 23 had Australians wondering if they'd see Amazon up and running before Christmas, the company has finally, officially launched in Australia. SEE ALSO: Amazon's Alexa and Echo to finally launch in Australia and New Zealand One of the biggest things to happen to Australia's retail sector, Amazon's website has switched over … [Link]

Mashable » Some people have already eaten all of their damn Advent calendar chocolates

Monday 4 December 21:01:38 UTC 2017

Christmas is a joyous time of year, but some of it requires a bit of patience. You have to wait to open those presents, you have to put up with long lines on your shopping trips, and, of course, you have to open your Advent calendar one long day at a time.  And if you have an Advent calendar that has … [Link]

Slashdot » Man Hacks Jail Computer Network To Get Inmate Released Early

Monday 4 December 21:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A Michigan man pleaded guilty last week to hacking the computer network of the Washtenaw County Jail, where he modified inmate records in an attempt to have an inmate released early. To breach the jail's network, the attacker used only spear-phishing emails and telephone social engineering. The man called jail employees and posed as local IT … [Link]

Mashable » Who benefits most when kids learn to code? Tech companies.

Monday 4 December 20:54:03 UTC 2017

Over the past five years, the idea that computer programming – or “coding” – is the key to the future for both children and adults alike has become received wisdom in the United States. The aim of making computer science a “new basic” skill for all Americans has driven the formation of dozens of nonprofit organizations, coding schools and policy programs. … [Link]

Slashdot » Nations Agree To Ban Fishing in Arctic Ocean For At Least 16 Years

Monday 4 December 20:40:00 UTC 2017

Several readers share a report: Nine nations and the European Union have reached a deal to place the central Arctic Ocean (CAO) off-limits to commercial fishers for at least the next 16 years. The pact, announced last week, will give scientists time to understand the region's marine ecology — and the potential impacts of climate change — before fishing becomes … [Link]

Mashable » The $50 million esports tournament…?

Monday 4 December 20:38:46 UTC 2017

In 2011, 'Dota 2' developer Valve created The International, a tournament celebrating professional players and fans alike. The $1.6 million prize pool was unheard of at the time, and since then, a surge of community funding has drastically increased the pot to nearly $25 million in 2017. At this rate, The International 2022 would have a $50 million prize, but is … [Link]

Mashable » Gorgeous photo shows space station cross the face of the moon

Monday 4 December 20:36:49 UTC 2017

The moon and International Space Station are two of the brightest objects in the night sky, so whenever they team up, it's bound to be spectacular.  On Dec. 2, the Space Station passed over the face of the moon, showing off its pretty silhouette against the craters of Earth's only natural satellite.  SEE ALSO: The supermoon ain't all it's cracked up … [Link]

Slashdot » NYTimes Editorial Board: The FCC Wants To Let Telecoms Cash In on the Internet

Monday 4 December 20:00:00 UTC 2017

The New York Times' Editorial Board writes: The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission wants to let Comcast, Verizon and other broadband companies turn the internet into a latter-day version of cable TV, in which they decide what customers can watch and how much they pay for that content. That's essentially what would happen under the proposal by the chairman, … [Link]

Mashable » Check out this excellent IRL remake of a classic 'Grand Theft Auto' mission

Monday 4 December 19:59:02 UTC 2017

There's a certain marionette-like awkwardness to the way characters move in Grand Theft Auto games. It never disrupts the illusion that you're wandering around in a living world, but it's a noticeable quirk that, in some ways, helps distinguish the series from other open world games. Red Light Barbers is a barbershop in Lithuania, but the guys that run the … [Link]

Mashable » Scientists created a Tetris game powered by jellyfish DNA

Monday 4 December 19:57:43 UTC 2017

Bixels is an educational tool developed by Cell-Free Technology which provides self-assembly kits for retro games. Using Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), which is the protein that makes jellyfish glow, the 8×8 pixel display can be programmed to be lit based on different inputs. Read more…More about Startup, Science, Games, Green, and Video Games [Link]

Mashable » This cooler will make you a lot of friends at your next tailgate, bro

Monday 4 December 19:47:54 UTC 2017

The 'Cooler Cannon' is hoping to up your tailgate game. The cooler, which is bound to turn heads, can shoot a beverage at a range of 8 feet.  Read more…More about Tech, Kickstarter, Mashable Video, Football, and Beer [Link]

Mashable » Mega Man celebrates its 30th anniversary with its first new game in 8 years

Monday 4 December 19:47:39 UTC 2017

Mega Man 11 is real and it's coming out on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in late 2018. Get equipped with Mega Man 11, coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in Late 2018! Watch the #MegaMan30 livestream at https://t.co/qn8POJ2KIj! pic.twitter.com/wpz3x4rybj — Mega Man (@MegaMan) December 4, 2017 In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Mega Man series, … [Link]

Mashable » Forget 3D printing, molding is all the rage right now

Monday 4 December 19:38:15 UTC 2017

With this device you can easily make molds of just about any object. The 'FormBox' by Mayku can be used to make objects or make molds to make large numbers of objects.  Read more…More about Tech, Art, Mashable Video, Etsy, and Architecture [Link]

Mashable » Where Human Meets Nature: The importance of protecting Canada’s natural beauty

Monday 4 December 19:34:27 UTC 2017

Paid Content by Canada Keep ExploringIt’s one thing to admire beautiful scenery on your Instagram feed, but it’s entirely different to experience it firsthand. With the rise of documenting and discovering our travels on social media, once secluded environments may draw more visitors than usual, exposing them to potential overcrowding and destructionAlthough a 'leave no trace' mindset is important when traveling, … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of Instagram hashtags will now trigger animal abuse alerts

Monday 4 December 19:24:06 UTC 2017

That selfie with the adorably lazy sloth can have an impact on the animal more than people realize — so starting Monday Instagram is warning users about their photos' potential link to animal abuse and harm.  The photo-sharing social network has hundreds of hashtags in their system that will now trigger a pop-up message when used or searched. The warning text … [Link]

Slashdot » To Solve the Diversity Drought in Software Engineering, Look to Community Colleges

Monday 4 December 19:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Community college is not flashy and does not make promises about your future employability. You will also likely not learn current way-cool web development technologies like React and GraphQL. In terms of projects, you're more likely to build software for organizing a professor's DVD or textbook collection than you are responsive web apps. I … [Link]

Mashable » 'House of Cards' will resume final season in 2018 without Kevin Spacey

Monday 4 December 19:01:05 UTC 2017

Netflix will resume production on House of Cards without Kevin Spacey in early 2018, Mashable has confirmed.  Season 6, which was previously announced to be the final season of the political drama, will be 8 episodes long. Filming was put on hiatus at the end of October and Spacey was suspended while Netflix and production studio Media Rights Capital conducted an … [Link]

Mashable » Kickstarter has a 'Daddy Bag' for men who are too cool for diaper bags

Monday 4 December 19:00:18 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Dude, you're a dad now. Your days of being cool are behind you. Look, I get it. You're used to wearing whatever you want. You care about your #aesthetic. You swore you wouldn't be like your parents. You wanted to be a cool dad. … [Link]

Mashable » Armie Hammer to make Broadway debut in 'Straight White Men'

Monday 4 December 18:58:46 UTC 2017

Call Me By Your Name star Armie Hammer will make his Broadway debut in 2018. Hammer will play the lead in Young Jean Lee's Straight White Men, directed by Anna D. Shapiro at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City. SEE ALSO: 5 captivating films you don't want to miss this year Straight White Men, which premiered in 2014, is … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple, Google CEOs Bring Star Power as China Promotes Censorship

Monday 4 December 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report: Apple's Tim Cook and Google's Sundar Pichai made their first appearances at China's World Internet Conference, bringing star power to a gathering the Chinese government uses to promote its strategy of tight controls online. Apple's chief executive officer gave a surprise keynote at the opening ceremony on Sunday, calling for future internet and … [Link]

Mashable » AirPods will be even more ubiquitous in 2018, says report

Monday 4 December 18:36:01 UTC 2017

Get ready to see even more of those distinctive AirPod stems sticking out of ears everywhere you go next year. SEE ALSO: I didn't like wearing headphones in public… until I tried these wireless earbuds Apple's wireless earbuds will finally shake off the supply constraints and become even more readily available in 2018, according to a research note written by reliable … [Link]

Mashable » You can still get Cyber Monday pricing on this bundle of Mac apps

Monday 4 December 18:34:10 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. You can still get Cyber Monday pricing on this impressive bundle of must-have Mac apps, including Path Finder 7 and Photolemur. If you're thinking, "but aren't apps supposed to be free?" then you've most likely never used an awesome app like the ones included … [Link]

Mashable » 25 gifts for the 'Stranger Things'-obsessed people in your life

Monday 4 December 18:31:53 UTC 2017

It’s that time to shop for the holidays and why not make it creepier! This was a banner year for all things creepy, with movies like Get Out and mother!. But the biggest pop culture spookiness came from the acclaimed Netflix show Stranger Things. If you're shopping for someone who's obsessed with Stranger Things (Let's be real, we all know someone … [Link]

Mashable » Colin Kaepernick speaks out about resisting oppression in rare public appearance

Monday 4 December 18:27:08 UTC 2017

Even though he continues to be passed by NFL teams in desperate need of a competent, functioning quarterback, Colin Kaepernick is still making waves, this time by making a rare public appearance at an ACLU dinner.  SEE ALSO: The NFL protest debate is a great example of Russia using Twitter to manipulate Americans Kaep made a brief statement about standing up … [Link]

Mashable » Laura Dern hanging with BB-8 from Star Wars will restore your faith in humanity

Monday 4 December 18:27:02 UTC 2017

Laura Dern posted a video of herself on Twitter interacting with BB-8. It's probably one of the most purest and most adorable things ever.  Read more…More about Robots, Robot, Cute, Friendship, and Star Wars [Link]

Mashable » 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp' was originally supposed to be a town building sim

Monday 4 December 18:25:56 UTC 2017

Nintendo's original idea for its Animal Crossing mobile game looked quite different from what we received with Pocket Camp, YouTuber Game History Guy a.k.a Liam Robertson revealed in his above video Saturday. According to Robertson, the first working title for the mobile game was Animal Crossing: Town Builder, and it tasked players with designing and keeping up their own towns. … [Link]

Mashable » Clever UFC fan fools the system, streams a pay-per-view UFC event by pretending to play it

Monday 4 December 18:23:29 UTC 2017

It may not have been lawful, but it sure was clever. Twitch streamer A.J. Lester hatched a brilliant plan on Saturday: He (illegally) streamed the pay-per-view broadcast of UFC 218, and he got away with it by pretending to play it, controller in hand, as a video game. SEE ALSO: PlayerUnknown reveals his favorite 'PUBG' streamer It worked. Although the full … [Link]

Mashable » Windows 7 users are officially dropping like flies

Monday 4 December 18:17:16 UTC 2017

For the first time in a long time, Windows 7 is now being run by less than half of PC users. Only 43.12% still use the eight-year-old operating system, reports TechRadar.  This figure is down 3.5% from last year, but the drop-off is accelerating, reducing 2.6% in the last month.  SEE ALSO: Microsoft's new 'Sets' could be the best Windows feature … [Link]

Mashable » S'well bottles make reducing your plastic footprint easier (and more stylish)

Monday 4 December 18:11:53 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Seven years ago, a woman named Sarah Kauss set out to design a vessel that would make plastic water bottles obsolete. A lofty goal? Um, yeah: Around the same time, the average American was using 167 disposable bottles annually (and recycling only 38 of them).  Still, Kauss … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Destruction of war-torn Syria brought to London by AI

Monday 4 December 18:08:05 UTC 2017

UNICEF is using artificial intelligence to show what disaster would look like in your city, bringing international charity campaigns closer to home [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why it’s good that NHS England is cutting back on prescriptions

Monday 4 December 18:08:04 UTC 2017

Patients in England are set to lose access to a raft of prescription drugs through the National Health Service – but only overpriced, ineffective or dangerous ones [Link]

New Scientist – News » World’s richest science prize hands out $22 million for research

Monday 4 December 18:08:03 UTC 2017

Science’s richest prizes, the Breakthrough Awards, were presented at a star-studded ceremony in California on Sunday night. [Link]

New Scientist – News » Macho, macho monkey: female monkeys gaze more at masculine faces

Monday 4 December 18:08:02 UTC 2017

Female monkeys spend more time staring at males that have highly masculine facial features, but we don’t know if they fancy them or fear them [Link]

New Scientist – News » Kids are alright whatever the family make-up, so let them be

Monday 4 December 18:08:01 UTC 2017

Children brought up by single parents, heterosexual partners or same-sex couples are all equally healthy and happy. The law needs to catch up with society [Link]

Mashable » Hold on to your (Santa) hat: 'Christmas Christmas' is the 2017 holiday album you need

Monday 4 December 18:07:45 UTC 2017

They’ve played over 5,000 shows. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were cool in 1977. Their lead guitar player owns over 400 quirky guitars. They can do whatever they want. So this year, at the urging of their record label, power pop rockers Cheap Trick decided to release a Christmas album, Christmas Christmas.  2017 has … [Link]

Slashdot » The Winklevoss Twins Are Now Bitcoin Billionaires

Monday 4 December 18:00:00 UTC 2017

The twin brothers who gained notoriety for suing Mark Zuckerberg over the claim that they started Facebook have done remarkably well in the wake of Bitcoin's record gains. From a report: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss won $65 million from the Facebook lawsuit, and invested $11 million of their payout into Bitcoin in 2013, amassing one of the largest portfolios of … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Salesforce Has Cracked The Code On Demystifying Machine Learning For Mortals (includes audio)

Monday 4 December 17:54:21 UTC 2017

The categories of computer technology known as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data science have a serious public relations problem. Despite their ability to be game changing for many organizations and individuals — I mean mind-blowingly game changing — they live on the fringes of esoterica where, relatively speaking, barely a handful of people know what they are … [Link]

Mashable » 20 gifts under $20 for your wine-loving friends

Monday 4 December 17:46:09 UTC 2017

Your wine-loving friends already know what they like.  They've got their favorite varietals and they've got their favorite brands listed in a note on their phone for reference. In other words, they don't need you to buy them wine.  SEE ALSO: Gifts under $20 that are actually useful What they do need is a sleek copper corkscrew that – surprise – … [Link]

Mashable » The Winklevoss twins are now among the world's first bitcoin billionaires

Monday 4 December 17:31:38 UTC 2017

The Winklevoss twins now have an undisputed achievement to their name.  Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are believed to be among the first bitcoin investors to pull in a billion-dollar return after the cryptocurrency’s value surged to nearly $11,500 on Monday. Once derisively referred to as the Winklevii by Mark Zuckerberg, the brothers are best known for suing the Facebook co-founder and … [Link]

Slashdot » Texting Is 25 Years Old

Monday 4 December 17:20:00 UTC 2017

Readers share a report: The first text message was sent on Dec. 3, 1992, by British engineer Neil Papworth to Richard Jarvis, an executive at British telecom Vodafone. Typed out on a PC, it was sent to Jarvis's Orbitel 901, a mobile phone that would take up most of your laptop backpack. Although Papworth is credited with sending the first … [Link]

Mashable » 49 times we thought 2017 couldn't get any worse, and then oh god

Monday 4 December 17:19:19 UTC 2017

Once upon a time, I prayed for 2016 to end. Now I'd do anything to get it and its incredibly corny hot takes about dead celebrities back. Let's be honest — 2017 was a bad year. There were heroic moments sprinkled throughout, including the time the almighty Congresswoman Maxine Waters walked away from a group of reporters and launched her superstar … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert says it's 'dumb' he didn't know about Cosby, Louis C.K.

Monday 4 December 17:17:11 UTC 2017

In conversation with Samantha Bee at a fundraiser for the Montclair Film organization, Stephen Colbert said he "felt dumb" for not realizing the scope of Hollywood's sexual misconduct. Bee pointed out that public accusations against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K. and more have mostly been eye-opening for men, but long overdue justice for women who whispered warnings to each other … [Link]

Mashable » Getting a new PS4? You'll want this charging station for the controllers.

Monday 4 December 17:14:58 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Hey, team PlayStation: whether you've already snagged a PS4 or happen to know you'll be getting one as a gift, you're gonna need a charging station for your controllers. And this one is $14 off on Amazon today. SEE ALSO: The PS4 Slim Console … [Link]

Mashable » Powerful cold front to usher in winter across the U.S., but it may not mean heavy snow

Monday 4 December 17:12:03 UTC 2017

For the tens of millions who live in the Midwest, Mississippi River Valley, Ohio Valley, and the East Coast, the first taste of true winter weather is just days away. Ushered in by a powerful cold front, the cold air, with high temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees below average, will come as a shock following one of the warmest fall … [Link]

Mashable » How to check if your Airbnb host is secretly filming you

Monday 4 December 17:11:26 UTC 2017

It’s straight out of a nightmare. You're staying in an Airbnb with your partner on a romantic getaway, and discover as you're packing up to leave that a hidden camera placed in the bedroom captured your every move.  What to do? Well, immediately call the police. However, by that point, you've already become the victim of a privacy-invading creep. Inspecting your … [Link]

Mashable » Lego sets are the lowest price of the season at Toys R Us right now

Monday 4 December 17:07:19 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you don't have a Lego set under the tree for your kids yet, what are you waiting for? They're a timeless, always exciting gift that are now on sale at Toys R Us for the lowest prices you'll find this season. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » CARDI B FOR PRESIDENT

Monday 4 December 17:07:02 UTC 2017

If you mix the people of New York City with Cardi B's music, you can sure expect a good time.  A video of "Bodak Yellow" playing at the NYC Times Square subway station went around the internet Monday morning for the best reason, possible.  Someone started playing it in the Times Square station and people couldn't help but break into dance … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Cards Against Humanity actually built a *working catapult* to destroy Trump's border wall

Monday 4 December 17:05:46 UTC 2017

The people behind loved and loathed party game Cards Against Humanity have proven themselves adept trolls. Their latest stunt, which involves building a giant catapult to destroy Trump's border wall, is no different.  Since his election, Cards Against Humanity have set their sights on Donald Trump, launching a site called Cards Against Humanity Saves America, and a separate site, Cards Against … [Link]

Mashable » Cold weather doesn't have to stop your love for grilling — this indoor BBQ is $53 off today

Monday 4 December 16:55:57 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Missing that warm, perfect for grilling, stays light out until 8pm weather? Because same. Get the taste of summer BBQs even in the winter with this indoor electric barbecue plate that's $53 off right now. SEE ALSO: Gift-worthy kitchen tech items for the Chopped … [Link]

Mashable » Farmer spent an intense thunderstorm dancing on his harvester

Monday 4 December 16:50:21 UTC 2017

This farmer might've found his true calling.  Dougal Stallman showed off his dance moves on top of a harvester during a thunderstorm in Karoonda, Australia, without a care in the world.  The Bingham Agriculture farmer celebrated a long day of work and represented how Aussies really get down.  SEE ALSO: Someone has reinvented the scarecrow and it's absolutely terrifying "Harvest brings … [Link]

Mashable » The BBC Christmas ad will make you burst into tears at your desk

Monday 4 December 16:49:05 UTC 2017

Every year, at the beginning of November, John Lewis starts the Christmas ad season with a tearjerker that leaves an entire country sobbing at their desk at work on a chilly Thursday morning.  But this year, BBC One has stolen the crown for the most emotional, human, heart-warming advert that humbly promises to make you well up and brining a … [Link]

Mashable » Target has a 5-star robot vacuum and mop combo for under $200 and it's kind of a big deal

Monday 4 December 16:42:29 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The eighth wonder of the world: How pet hair immediately reappears even though you just cleaned.  This holiday season, give yourself the gift of never having to vacuum again —with this pet hair robotic vacuum and mop that happens to be under $200 right … [Link]

Slashdot » People Have Spent Over $1M Buying Virtual Cats on the Ethereum Blockchain

Monday 4 December 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Launched a few days ago, CryptoKitties is essentially like an digital version of Pokemon cards but based on the Ethereum blockchain. And like most viral sensations that catch on in the tech world, it's blowing up fast. From a report, shared by an anonymous reader: Built by Vancouver and San Francisco-based design studio AxiomZen, the game is the latest fad … [Link]

Mashable » A full bar threw a surprise birthday party for one lucky bulldog

Monday 4 December 16:34:51 UTC 2017

Ain’t no party like a canine party because canine party don't stop.  Twitter user Caolan McAree (@caolanmcaree) witnessed, but sadly wasn't invited to, the hottest shindig of the year right in the middle of his local bar. He was just hanging out when he saw a dog walk in, dressed to the nines, and receive a super warm welcome from all … [Link]

Mashable » For millennials, sending your first text message was a rite of passage

Monday 4 December 16:25:59 UTC 2017

25 years ago, on 3 December 1992, a British engineer sent a message to a colleague. The contents were unremarkable, a simple "Merry Christmas," but this dispatch of seasonal cheer happened to be the first text message ever sent. These days, the humble text message is ubiquitous and nothing much to write home about. But, during my generation's early teenage years, … [Link]

Mashable » This ridiculously furry Chewbacca stocking is the perfect Christmas gift for Star Wars fans

Monday 4 December 16:23:10 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. True Star Wars fans celebrate the holidays Kashyyyk style.  If you haven't previously participated in the stocking tradition, we're here to inform you that the Resistance is requiring all members to hang stockings this year — and there's no better way to get in … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese developers make almost a quarter of global App Store earnings, says Tim Cook

Monday 4 December 16:12:28 UTC 2017

Tim Cook made a trip to China for the country's World Internet Conference and gave a surprise keynote address, where he brought good news for app developers: They're making a ton of money.  SEE ALSO: Apple quietly removes games that glorify extrajudicial killings in the Philippines Cook told the audience that 1.8 million Chinese developers have made around $16.93 million on … [Link]

Mashable » This artificial muscle lifts 1,000x its own weight, but only costs $1 to make

Monday 4 December 16:08:47 UTC 2017

Wyss Institute at Harvard University and MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) joined forces to create super strong artificial muscles. The origami-inspired muscles give soft robots the power to lift things 1,000x their own weight and the research team involved in the project mentions that it takes less that $1 and 10 minutes to make a single unit. Read … [Link]

Mashable » OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition is pure fire, and most of us can't buy one

Monday 4 December 16:06:01 UTC 2017

Star Wars and OnePlus fans are in for a real treat. While the default colorway for the OnePlus 5T, one of the year's most-talked about Android phones, is Midnight Black, the company's preparing a new Star Wars Limited Edition version just in time for the premiere of The Last Jedi. SEE ALSO: Why OnePlus is launching the 5T only five … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Launches New Messenger App for Young Kids — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Monday 4 December 16:00:00 UTC 2017

More than one billion people use Facebook's Messenger app to communicate every month. Now the social juggernaut is going after the younger audience. On Monday, it announced Messenger Kids, a standalone mobile app designed for children age 13 and under. From a report: The app, Messenger Kids, is a messaging service that gives parents authority over who their kids can … [Link]

Mashable » Smart Google Doodle puts coding in everyone's hands

Monday 4 December 15:53:49 UTC 2017

Coding is for everyone. The idea of stringing together commands to make a program is daunting prospect for most, but that's because many have never seen visual programming tools. Until now. Monday's Google Doodle puts a super-easy visual programming tool on the search page and gently guides even the most programming-averse among us with straightforward and kind of cute tutorials. Google … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone X Versus Galaxy Note 8: Which Is Best?

Monday 4 December 15:50:58 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Apple, Samsung, Iphone X, Galaxy Note 8, and Mashable Reels [Link]

Mashable » The Oscars are going to begin a whopping 30 minutes earlier, still last for an eternity

Monday 4 December 15:50:32 UTC 2017

The interminable self-congratulatory awards slog that is the Oscars is trying to do right by you, the viewer, and has decided to shift its mind-numbing, never-ending extravaganza of dresses and "SPEECHABLE MOMENTS" back a whole half-hour earlier.  SEE ALSO: 5 captivating films you don't want to miss this year Despite the drama in 2017 with wrong envelopes and the wrong … [Link]

Mashable » Get salon quality blowouts at home for less than a DryBar appointment

Monday 4 December 15:46:07 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Why is it that your hair looks so good after a haircut but when you do the exact same thing at home, it falls flat? It's not you—it's your cheap hair dryer.  SEE ALSO: This multi-lens kit will make your selfies very lit If … [Link]

Mashable » How to play CryptoKitties, the insanely popular crypto game

Monday 4 December 15:45:12 UTC 2017

You’ve heard there's a new kitty-related crypto fad in town, and you want in on the action. This is exactly what you're looking for. In this article, we'll explain how to play CryptoKitties, the game that's taking the world by storm (and earning some people a fair amount of money).  SEE ALSO: Cryptokitties is Ethereum's hit game, but it's threatening the … [Link]

Mashable » Venezuela to launch 'petro', a cryptocurrency backed by oil and other reserves

Monday 4 December 15:42:07 UTC 2017

The country of Venezuela has been mired in economic crisis for years. Now, its government is turning to cryptocurrency in hopes of turning things around. Venezuela's president has teased the launch of the "Petro," a new digital cryptocurrency that would help the country “advance in issues of monetary sovereignty, to make financial transactions, and overcome the financial blockade," according to Reuters.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Why 'Shark Tank' Investor Kevin O'Leary Refuses To Spend $2.50 On a Cup of Coffee

Monday 4 December 15:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Kevin O'Leary has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in small businesses over the course of his tenure as a star and investor on ABC's "Shark Tank." But there is one business to which he refuses to fork over his hard-earned dollars: coffee shops. "Do I pay $2.50 for a coffee? Never, never, never … [Link]

Mashable » Can the Google Pixel Buds translate faster than expert interpreters?

Monday 4 December 14:58:49 UTC 2017

We had two interpreters race the Google Pixel Buds. The results may or may not surprise you. Read more…More about Google, Travel, Mashable Video, Russian, and Fast [Link]

Mashable » This water bottle never needs to be cleaned

Monday 4 December 14:55:48 UTC 2017

The QUARTZ Bottle uses UV technology to neutralize bacteria so you'll never have a stinky water bottle again. Read more…More about Kickstarter, Design, Mashable Video, Bottle, and Water Bottle [Link]

Mashable » K-9 police doggo gets back on his paws after being shot

Monday 4 December 14:55:21 UTC 2017

After being attacked while on the job, this police dog has recovered from his injuries and is headed back to work. Read more…More about Dogs, Mashable Video, Police, Dog, and Canine [Link]

Mashable » Rollerblades have gone electric

Monday 4 December 14:54:03 UTC 2017

These motorized 'RocketSkates' are basically the hoverboard of roller skates.  Read more…More about Videos, Video, Mashable Video, Real Time Video, and Realtime [Link]

Slashdot » From the Arctic's Melting Ice, an Unexpected Digital Hub

Monday 4 December 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Cecilia Kang, reporting for the New York Times: This is one of the most remote towns in the United States, a small gravel spit on the northwest coast of Alaska, more than 3,700 miles from New York City. Icy seas surround it on three sides, leaving only an unpaved path to the mainland. Getting here from Anchorage, about 700 miles … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Snafu Means Updating To macOS 10.13.1 Could Reactivate Root Access Bug

Monday 4 December 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Mark Wilson writes: A few days ago, a serious security flaw with macOS High Sierra came to light. It was discovered that it was possible to log into the 'root' account without entering a password, and — although the company seemed to have been alerted to the issue a couple of weeks back — praise was heaped on Apple for … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Outlander' pulled off that literal bloodbath in episode 12

Monday 4 December 13:58:02 UTC 2017

Spoiler warning: This recap contains plot details for Outlander Season 3, episode 12, titled "The Bakra." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our episode 11 recap. The penultimate episode of Outlander Season 3 brings back an old friend (or two, if you count Lord John) in the most spectacular fashion possible.  We haven't seen Geillis Duncan … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook takes aim at children under 13 with Messenger Kids

Monday 4 December 13:41:31 UTC 2017

Facebook just found a new way to nab younger users. The social network announced Monday it's launching a new app, Messenger Kids, which allows children to use Facebook's messaging software — the first time the company has allowed children younger than 13 to have an official presence on any of its platforms. SEE ALSO: Facebook's suicide prevention AI just got an … [Link]

Mashable » Laura Dern and BB-8 from Star Wars have become BFFs and we're not worthy

Monday 4 December 13:39:06 UTC 2017

We all agree that Laura Dern is a national treasure that should be protected at all costs.  SEE ALSO: The Force might not be able to stop your phone from shattering, but these Star Wars Otterbox cases can But what happens when the legendary actress in our universe meets a legendary (and incredibly cute) creature from the Star Wars universe — … [Link]

Mashable » This thread about a special Christmas gift got the J.K. Rowling seal of approval

Monday 4 December 12:34:05 UTC 2017

If festive, heart-warming stories about game-changing Christmas presents are your bag, Hayley Webster has you covered. SEE ALSO: This Twitter thread about missing loved ones at Christmas has a heartwarming twist ending On Sunday, the British children's author took to Twitter to share a story about the nicest Christmas present she's ever been given. Brace yourselves: it's a bit of a … [Link]

Mashable » Spotify is quietly testing a new feature to make your Discover Weekly playlist even smarter

Monday 4 December 12:17:39 UTC 2017

If you love Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist, but wish you could teach it some new tricks — you just might be in luck. SEE ALSO: Want to make music on Spotify? A new acquisition could make it possible. Mashable UK Social Media Producer Jennie Gale noticed Monday morning a new feature in her Discover Weekly playlist — a little heart, and … [Link]

Mashable » Mark Hamill and John Boyega are trolling 'Star Wars' fans on Twitter again

Monday 4 December 11:50:13 UTC 2017

Remember earlier this year, when John Boyega and Mark Hamill were gleefully trolling Star Wars fans by tweeting jokey "spoilers" at each other? Well, they're at it again. SEE ALSO: Daisy Ridley surprises John Boyega with epic video message request It started last Friday, when Boyega tweeted about the start of the publicity run for The Last Jedi. Stomach already in … [Link]

Mashable » SNL's impression of Theresa May is hilariously on point

Monday 4 December 11:39:14 UTC 2017

She sounds more like the Queen than Theresa May, tbh, but nonetheless Kate McKinnon delivered a pretty epic parody of "Maybot" on Saturday Night Live.  Robotic and expressionless, McKinnon's May delves into the British prime minister's Twitter spat with Donald Trump — and it's just brilliant.  "I’m not afraid of a little social media fisticuffs. And I’ve never felt more … [Link]

Slashdot » Should Apple Share iPhone X Face Data With App Developers?

Monday 4 December 11:34:00 UTC 2017

The Washington Post ran a technology column asking what happens "when the face-mapping tech that powers the iPhone X's cutesy 'Animoji' starts being used for creepier purposes." It's not just that the iPhone X scans 30,000 points on your face to make a 3D model. Though Apple stores that data securely on the phone, instead of sending it to its … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook is not afraid of Brexit, creates 800 new jobs in the UK

Monday 4 December 10:54:54 UTC 2017

Who’s afraid of Brexit? Not Facebook, or at least that's what it seems.  SEE ALSO: Facebook's suicide prevention AI just got an important upgrade The company is opening a new office in London which will become its biggest engineering hub outside the U.S. and will allow the creation of 800 new jobs in the UK capital.  More than 2,300 people will … [Link]

Mashable » Pink emailed Robbie Williams by mistake thinking he was someone else

Monday 4 December 10:39:17 UTC 2017

Messaging someone accidentally, calling the wrong number by mistake — we've all done it. Nobody's done it quite as impressively as Pink, though. SEE ALSO: Pink's 'Carpool Karaoke' is here and it's 12 minutes of gleeful perfection During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Robbie Williams told the story of how Pink once got in touch with … [Link]

Mashable » Irish people are not impressed by SNL's Aer Lingus sketch

Monday 4 December 10:31:27 UTC 2017

Saturday Night Live usually makes high-quality comedy that cleverly looks at our world with sarcasm and witticism.  SEE ALSO: Alec Baldwin's Trump is haunted by Michael Flynn in 'SNL's' Christmas Carol' cold open But a sketch based on an Aer Lingus flight, featuring Irish-American actress Saoirse Ronan (of Brooklyn fame) has attracted criticism on social media for relying on trite Irish … [Link]

Mashable » Eminem sent Elton John the most hilariously NSFW gift

Monday 4 December 10:19:28 UTC 2017

Eminem may be best known for his rapping, but he has another skill you may not be aware of: creative gift giving. SEE ALSO: We made a Beyoncé-only version of Eminem's 'Walk On Water' so you don't have to Just ask Elton John. On Friday, Elton appeared on The Graham Norton Show and spoke about his friendship with Eminem — … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Fry's story about the Spice Girls and Prince Charles is hilariously awkward

Monday 4 December 10:03:40 UTC 2017

It doesn't get much more British than a story involving Stephen Fry, Prince Charles, and the Spice Girls.  Or, as it turns out, more awkward. SEE ALSO: What the world would be like without the Internet, as told by Stephen Fry On Friday, Stephen Fry appeared on The Graham Norton Show and recounted the time he'd met the future king … [Link]

Mashable » CryptoKitties is Ethereum's hit game, but it's threatening the entire network

Monday 4 December 9:51:18 UTC 2017

There’s a new craze in the world of cryptocurrencies: kitties.  A game called CryptoKitties, built on Ethereum's blockchain, has exploded since its launch last week, with players spending thousands of dollars worth of ether (Ethereum's currency) on digital cats.  There's a problem, though: The game is so popular that it's clogging Ethereum's network.  SEE ALSO: Bitcoin's little brother Ethereum is at … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese zoo thought it was good enough to fill its penguin exhibit with inflatable ones

Monday 4 December 9:51:06 UTC 2017

How about zero points for effort? A zoo in southern China has been heavily criticised after visitors found that its penguin exhibit was filled only with inflatable toys. Worse, it only had a handful of other enclosures, housing pretty commonly-found livestock such as roosters and geese. SEE ALSO: Lions surround you in this 360-degree enclosure The Guishan zoo, which only recently … [Link]

Mashable » Self-driving buses are being tested in China and they're the largest of their kind yet

Monday 4 December 9:40:28 UTC 2017

A small fleet of self-driving public buses has started running on the roads of China's tech district of Shenzhen, Guangdong. The four buses are currently on trial, and will run over three stops on a public road about 1.2 km (0.75 mi) long. But where typical self-driving bus projects involve smaller shuttle capsules, the four buses are nearly full-sized buses, able … [Link]

Mashable » Breathe new life into your old clothes with a 'transplanted' piece

Monday 4 December 8:58:46 UTC 2017

Who says your clothes have to be uniform? A campaign in Japan has figured out how to rejuvenate old clothes as one-of-a-kind pieces. "Second Life Fashion" takes old clothes that have been damaged or torn, and combines them with other clothing parts to create a brand new piece. SEE ALSO: Kids grow 7 sizes in their first 2 years – these … [Link]

Slashdot » Silicon Valley Billionaires Award $22 Million in 'Breakthrough Prizes'

Monday 4 December 8:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quote The Guardian: The most glitzy event on the scientific calendar took place on Sunday night when the Breakthrough Foundation gave away $22 million in prizes to dozens of physicists, biologists and mathematicians at a ceremony in Silicon Valley. The winners this year include five researchers who won $3 million each for their work on cell biology, … [Link]

Mashable » The man behind some of America's most recognisable logos, Ivan Chermayeff, has died

Monday 4 December 5:58:06 UTC 2017

Ivan Chermayeff mightn't have been a household name, but his work certainly was. Born in London, the American graphic designer died on Saturday, aged 85. With a career spanning six decades, Chermayeff's legacy varies between poster art, illustration, sculpture and collage. SEE ALSO: A design studio is reducing a city's plastic waste by using it to print street furniture. It's his … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' really needs to stop acting like it's going to kill Daryl when we know it won't

Monday 4 December 5:49:27 UTC 2017

This post contains spoilers from The Walking Dead Season 8, episode 7, "Time for After." Comic fans got one hell of an unnecessary scare on the latest episode of The Walking Dead. It really looked like fan favorite Daryl Dixon was about to find himself in a situation horrifyingly reminiscent of an infamous character death in the book. In Robert … [Link]

Slashdot » Two Stars Collided And Solved Half of Astronomy's Problems. Now What?

Monday 4 December 5:34:00 UTC 2017

"It's hard to overstate the enormous leap forward that astronomy took on August 17, 2017," reports an article shared by schwit1: On that day, astronomers bore witness to the titanic collision of two neutron stars, the densest things in the universe besides black holes. In the collision's wake, astronomers answered multiple major questions that have dominated their field for a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' teaser features a dinosaur stampede and proper running shoes

Monday 4 December 4:51:25 UTC 2017

A new Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom teaser has been released, and at 15 seconds it's not much to go off — but at least Bryce Dallas Howard isn't having to run around in heels this time. Teaser content for the Jurassic World sequel will be released each day this week leading up to the trailer launch on Thursday, Dec. 7. … [Link]

Mashable » Billy Bush reminds Trump that 'Grab 'em' interview 100 percent happened

Monday 4 December 4:14:55 UTC 2017

“He said it. 'Grab ‘em by the pussy.'" In an op-ed for The New York Times on Sunday, Billy Bush firmly reminded the president that the tape, in which he made his "grab 'em" comment on an Access Hollywood bus, absolutely happened. SEE ALSO: If Trump doesn't believe the 'Access Hollywood' tape is real, he should just ask Billy Bush After … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2473: User adoption syndrome

Monday 4 December 3:43:59 UTC 2017

There’s no way I'm gonna like it! [Link]

Slashdot » Elon Musk Trolls the Media With a Clip From 'Spaceballs'

Monday 4 December 2:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes Elon Musk is having fun on Twitter, where he's either promoting the new line of $20 "Boring Company" hats or trolling the media. "To preserve the transcendent majesty & specialness of The Boring Company cap, we are capping cap orders at 50,000 caps," Musk tweeted Sunday, adding "Almost there …" Responding to a user who asked, … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand's most Instagrammed place should come as no surprise

Monday 4 December 2:32:37 UTC 2017

Pictures don't quite do Milford Sound justice, but that's not stopping people from trying. The New Zealand landmark is the country's most Instagrammed place in 2017, according to year-end geotagged data released by the company. SEE ALSO: Instagram's most popular posts of 2017 Widely referred to as the "eighth wonder of the world," Milford Sound is a fjord located on New … [Link]

Mashable » Politician proposes to his partner while speaking on same-sex marriage in parliament

Monday 4 December 1:50:41 UTC 2017

Australia’s long road to marriage equality is almost at an end, with the bill to legalise same-sex marriage set to be passed in the House of Representatives early this week. But there's already cause for high emotion in the House, after an Australian politician proposed to his partner while speaking on the bill on Monday. SEE ALSO: Australia just voted overwhelmingly … [Link]

Mashable » After 15 years, this 'GoldenEye 007' speedrunning record has been broken

Monday 4 December 1:47:43 UTC 2017

More than 20 years its release, gamers are still trying to master GoldenEye 007 on Nintendo 64, with a recent influx of speedrunners trying to play the game as fast as possible. Many have tried to crack a long held record by speedrunner Bryan Bosshardt on "Dam," the game's first level.  SEE ALSO: This is what it's really like to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Build A Simple AI Chatbot With Web Speech API and Node.js

Monday 4 December 1:41:44 UTC 2017

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an AI-powered voice chat interface in the browser. You’ll use the Web Speech API to listen to the user’s voice and reply with a synthetic voice. Tomomi Imura over at Smashing Magazine takes you thru every step so you can go from zero to hero in no time. [Link]

Slashdot » How 'Grinch Bots' Are Ruining Online Christmas Shopping

Monday 4 December 0:34:00 UTC 2017

Yes, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer actually called them "Grinch bots." From the New York Post: The senator said as soon as a retailer puts a hard-to-get toy — like Barbie's Dreamhouse or Nintendo game systems — for sale on a website, a bot can snatch it up even before a kid's parents finish entering their credit card information… "Bots come … [Link]

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