John Gordon Ross

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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 » When you're on the high school diving team, get ready for some fails

Tuesday 5 December 23:37:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you've ever been pushed into or tried out for a high school sports team, you probably had your fair share of embarrassing moments.  But don't worry, you'll never have to relive them – unless they're posted on social media… Twitter user Lesley Goynes (@lesleygoynes) shared a cringe-worthy video of a friend over the weekend, failing to gracefully dive into a … [Link]

Slashdot » Quentin Tarantino and JJ Abrams Team Up For 'Star Trek' Movie

Tuesday 5 December 23:30:00 UTC 2017

Quentin Tarantino reportedly has a pitch for a Star Trek film, and he has shared his vision with J.J. Abrams. According to Hollywood Reporter, "Tarantino and Abrams have plans to bring together a writers room to develop a film at Star Trek studio Paramount. Tarantino has an eye to direct the potential project." From the report: Abrams rebooted the franchise … [Link]

Slashdot » Qualcomm Announces Latest Snapdragon 845 Processor

Tuesday 5 December 22:50:00 UTC 2017

The processor to power the next generation of Android flagship smartphones has been announced today. Qualcomm unveiled the new Snapdragon 845 processor at the 2017 Snapdragon Tech Summit, where Microsoft announced it was working with its PC partners to bring Windows 10 to Qualcomm's ARM processors. While more technical details of the chip will be announced tomorrow, we do know … [Link]

Mac For Translators » Distraction-free (pseudo) mode in TextEdit

Tuesday 5 December 22:45:00 UTC 2017

I like TextEdit because it is a simple RTF editor that yet offers a number of cool word processing features. Only one thing that it doesn't have is one of those "distraction free" modes where not only do you work full screen, but you also have nice margins around the screen.Well, it was trivial enough to emulate that with TextEdit … [Link]

Mashable » Google just launched a new version of Android for low-budget phones

Tuesday 5 December 22:37:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle wants to make sure everyone can access Android, even those who can't afford fancy phones.  The company announced today that Android Oreo (Go Edition) will be launching alongside Android 8.1. The new operating system is optimized for entry-level smartphones — small, often prepaid phones like the Samsung Galaxy J3, the Motorola MOTO G, or Apple's iPhone SE, which can sell … [Link]

Mashable » Columbia unveiled incredible 'Star Wars' coats inspired by 'The Empire Strikes Back'

Tuesday 5 December 22:16:28 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRemember that time Luke Skywalker got so cold on Hoth he had to carve out that poor Tauntaun’s guts and sleep inside its carcass just to stay warm. Well, what if you could wear a coat similar to his?!?!? That's pretty much what clothing company Columbia is trying to do with the release of three new coats all inspired by Episode … [Link]

Slashdot » Tencent Says There Are Only 300,000 AI Engineers Worldwide, But Millions Are Needed

Tuesday 5 December 22:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: It's well-established that talent is in short supply in the AI industry, but a new report from Chinese tech giant Tencent underscores how great the need might be. According to the study, compiled by the Tencent Research Institute, there are just 300,000 "AI researchers and practitioners" worldwide, but the "market demand" … [Link]

Mashable » If you're one of those people who packs a month's worth of stuff for a weekend trip, you need this bag

Tuesday 5 December 22:03:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Traveling is a hassle, y'all. Where's the happy medium between forgetting something and overpacking? A Kickstarter project wants to help you get everything possible out of your excursions, sans the packing anxiety and embarrassingly huge luggage that makes spontaneous exploration next to impossible. And … [Link]

Mashable » Get the lowest price on a Wi-Fi Mesh Router for $150, Amazon Echo with bonus Smart Plug for $35, and more

Tuesday 5 December 21:43:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you missed anyone on your holiday list, need to up your home tech game before the parties start, or are just ready to treat yourself, TechBargains is here for you. SEE ALSO: Get a WeMo mini smart plug for only $20 today Today's … [Link]

Mashable » Video game creators share how their games got their titles

Tuesday 5 December 21:37:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat’s in a name? That's the question Mike Rose, founder of publisher No More Robots, had for the game creators of Twitter. "How did you name your game?" he asked. "Was it difficult to decide, or did it just come to you?" SEE ALSO: It used to be gaming's most pervasive meme. Then it took an arrow in the knee. Game … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Some People Can Hear Silent GIF

Tuesday 5 December 21:35:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a BBC report: Some people claim they can hear a thudding sound when the pylon hits the ground and the picture vibrates. Last weekend, Dr Lisa DeBruine from the Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology at the University of Glasgow posted it on Twitter, asking her followers to describe whether they experienced any auditory sensations while watching … [Link]

New Scientist – News » The usual way of hunting dark matter may be all wrong

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:32 UTC 2017

If dark matter isn't heavy and interacts even weakly with normal matter, we should drag our detectors out from underground to catch it [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lizards re-evolved eggs after thousands of years of live births

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:31 UTC 2017

It’s an evolutionary U-turn: a group of egg-laying lizards evolved from live-bearing ancestors, which are in turn descended from even older egg-layers [Link]

New Scientist – News » Artificial ovary may fine-tune treatment for menopause symptoms

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:30 UTC 2017

Many women experiencing menopause have mood swings, forgetfulness and weight gain. Could an implant be a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy? [Link]

New Scientist – News » Sumatran tigers fall 17 per cent and have just two strongholds

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:28 UTC 2017

There are now only two viable populations of Sumatran tigers left in the wild, so if the cats are to be saved those areas have to be protected [Link]

New Scientist – News » Extreme radiation around small stars may not doom life nearby

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:23 UTC 2017

Red and white dwarfs make nasty neighbours due to spurts of deadly radiation, but alien life could still form on planets nearby if shielded by smog or oceans [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spaceplanes may be the best hope in war on deadly orbiting junk

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:22 UTC 2017

Promising technologies to get rid of dangerous space debris are gathering speed. The sooner we put them to the test the better, says Paul Marks [Link]

New Scientist – News » Focus on liberty and purity may change anti-vax parents’ minds

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:21 UTC 2017

Why do some parents choose not to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases? The moral ideas of purity and liberty may play a role [Link]

New Scientist – News » Moon’s explosive birth drove iron deep into Earth’s core

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:20 UTC 2017

Our moon was made by the Big Splash, an impact that we thought left iron deposits near Earth’s crust. It turns out that the metal sank into our planet’s core [Link]

New Scientist – News » Jupiter’s icy moon Europa has a hidden ‘conveyer belt’ of heat

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:19 UTC 2017

Frigid Europa may be warmed by a layer under its crust that moves heat and ice to and from its poles – and alien microbes could be hitching a ride [Link]

New Scientist – News » Male monkeys with masculine faces draw long lingering glances

Tuesday 5 December 21:23:16 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]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Add 3D Objects and Scenes to Your AR/VR App with the Google Poly API

Tuesday 5 December 21:20:21 UTC 2017

Google has released the Google Poly API, which developers can use to search for, download, and use 3D objects and scenes in AR/VR applications. In November, Google launched Poly, a 3D assets library. An asset is a 3D model or scene that was created with a 3D program such as Tilt Brush and Blocks, and can be made available as … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Robofish floats about tracking antibiotics in the Great Lakes

Tuesday 5 December 21:20:00 UTC 2017

A robotic fish is going to use sensors to monitor the levels of anibiotics in Michigan's Great Lakes region [Link]

Mashable » Here's how to get your Spotify 2017 listening history (and yeah, it's going to get a little embarrassing)

Tuesday 5 December 21:18:43 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSpotify collects data on everything you do on its platform, from which songs you stream the most to how your listening habits compare to other people your age. Now, with it's latest end-of-year feature, you can find out just what Spotify learned about you in 2017. Spotify on Tuesday released Wrapped, its breakdown of your music consumption in the past yearClick … [Link]

Mashable » Get a charger bracelet for that friend whose phone is always dead

Tuesday 5 December 21:16:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Everyone has that friend whose phone is always dying (and if you can't think of one, you're that friend). Here's a gift that will help them get their life together while looking good at the same time: the Bolt Charging Bracelet.  SEE ALSO: This … [Link]

Mashable » Hack Google Photos like a pro

Tuesday 5 December 20:55:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle Photos lets you store, share, and edit photos on your mobile device like never before. Here's a collection of tips and tricks to help you navigate this app like a photo pro. Read more…More about Google, Photos, Mashable Video, Hack, and Google Photos [Link]

Slashdot » Health Secretary Hits Out at Facebook's New App, Says 'Stay Away From My Kids'

Tuesday 5 December 20:55:00 UTC 2017

Jeremy Hunt has publicly attacked Facebook for releasing a version of its Messenger app aimed at children, and called on the social media company to "stay away from my kids." From a report: The health secretary accused the company of "targeting younger children" after Facebook announced on Monday that it was conducting trials of an app called Messenger Kids in … [Link]

Mashable » You can learn to code in one of the most popular languages for $29

Tuesday 5 December 20:52:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Coding is one of the most useful skills out there, and there's very little reason not to add it to your résumé. But why learn JavaScript specifically? One of most versatile languages the coding world has to offer, JavaScript is why the internet looks … [Link]

New Scientist – News » NASA fires Voyager 1’s engines for the first time in 37 years

Tuesday 5 December 20:33:00 UTC 2017

By firing a set of thrusters that have been gathering dust for more than 3 decades, NASA has extended the lifetime of the Voyager 1 mission by a few years [Link]

Mashable » Look out Apple, frenemy Microsoft is building its own Silicon Valley 'Campus of the Future'

Tuesday 5 December 20:19:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMicrosoft is about to overhaul its campus…in Silicon Valley. The Redmond, Washington, tech company can be forgiven if, as Apple collects accolades for its stunning Steve Jobs Theater and Space Ship Campus in Cupertino and Amazon shops for space for its next cutting-edge headquarters, it seems a little like it's waving from the side of the room saying, "Hey! Over here! … [Link]

Mashable » Chance The Rapper finally gets the recognition he's been waiting for, thanks to the Chicago Bulls

Tuesday 5 December 20:18:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAnyone who's ever heard of Chance The Rapper should know his occupation. I mean if you pay close attention to his name, you should get it pretty easily.  However, about three weeks ago at a Knicks vs. Cavaliers game at Madison Square Garden, someone felt that it was necessary to stress what he does for a living by adding a pretty … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Is Pulling YouTube Off the Fire TV and Echo Show as Feud With Amazon Grows

Tuesday 5 December 20:15:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Three months ago, YouTube pulled its programming from Amazon's Echo Show device — the first skirmish in what is apparently an ongoing war. Shortly after, Amazon stopped selling the Nest E Thermostat, Nest's Camera IQ, and the Nest Secure alarm system. Two weeks ago, Amazon got YouTube back on the Echo Show by simply … [Link]

Mashable » Trump shrank 2 national monuments by nearly 2 million acres. He can't do that to Yellowstone.

Tuesday 5 December 20:02:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPresident Trump may have just dramatically slashed the size of two national monuments in Utah, but America's 59 national parks — as well as over 270 other national park sites — cannot be unilaterally downsized by Trump or any other president.  The legal reason is simple and inarguable: "National parks can only be established by Congress, and everyone agrees they can … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Debuts Windows 10 on ARM; Asus and HP Unveil Laptops With 20-Hour Battery Life, Gigabit LTE

Tuesday 5 December 19:38:00 UTC 2017

Mary Jo Zoley, writing for ZDNet: A year ago, Microsoft announced it was working with its PC partners to bring Windows 10 to Qualcomm's ARM processors. The resulting machines, part of the "Always Connected PC" ecosystem, would start rolling out before the end of calendar 2017, officials said. Today, December 5, Microsoft provided a progress report on Windows on ARM … [Link]

Mashable » This umbrella will keep you dry while riding your bike

Tuesday 5 December 19:36:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookUnder-Cover is an umbrella for your bike. That protects your clothes from getting soaked while riding around town.  Read more…More about Tech, Weather, Protection, Innovation, and Umbrella [Link]

Slashdot » Germany Preparing Law for Backdoors in Any Type of Modern Device

Tuesday 5 December 18:53:00 UTC 2017

Catalin Cimpanu, writing for BleepingComputer: German authorities are preparing a law that will force device manufacturers to include backdoors within their products that law enforcement agencies could use at their discretion for legal investigations. The law would target all modern devices, such as cars, phones, computers, IoT products, and more. Officials are expected to submit their proposed law for debate … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Want to be the boss? How to signal your leadership potential

Tuesday 5 December 18:45:00 UTC 2017

We all assess if a person is leadership material without realising it. By changing your body language, and talking in the right way, you may boost your chances [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX's interviewing process is rude as hell, man

Tuesday 5 December 18:18:09 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookInterviewing for a job is rarely an enjoyable experience, but interviewing for a job at SpaceX sounds next-level bad. Former SpaceX employee, Josh Boehm, recently revealed to Business Insider that the company has absolutely no time to waste when interviewing potential job candidates. For this reason, Boehm said he was instructed to use ridiculously disrespectful interviewing tactics to speed the process … [Link]

Mashable » Your clumsiest holiday party guest is no match for these non-spill wine glasses

Tuesday 5 December 18:16:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Four mulled wines, three gulps of eggnog, two hot buttered rums, and a partridge in a pear tree raging hangover. Sound familiar? SEE ALSO: Wine glasses that stay cold on their own are the hot new thing With so many festive winter libations sipped … [Link]

Mashable » This was Bitcoin's big year, but where does it go from here?

Tuesday 5 December 18:14:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSizing up Bitcoin is a tall order. Even as the price of one bitcoin soared above $10,000, a debate raged over what, exactly, Bitcoin is: A digital store of value, a revolutionary payment platform, or the promise of a completely new, blockchain-based financial system.  The truth is that Bitcoin is all of those things, but whether it'll succeed as all three … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Is Looking at Plans For a Global Network of Private Spies

Tuesday 5 December 18:10:00 UTC 2017

David Gilbert, writing for Vice: The White House is reportedly looking at a proposal to create a ghost network of private spies in hostile countries — a way of bypassing the intelligence community's "deep state," which Donald Trump believes is a threat to his administration. The network would report directly to the president and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, and would … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why Kim Kardashian's Instagram comments have been flooded with rat emojis

Tuesday 5 December 17:49:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s the feud that keeps on giving.  That Kanye West song "Famous," as you'll remember, re-ignited the drama between West and Swift in 2016, and Kim Kardashian found herself in the middle of it all when she leaked footage of Taylor Swift approving the line about her line last year. Fans in the Kardashian-West camp bombarded Swift with snake emojis on … [Link]

Mashable » Nancy and Jonathan from 'Stranger Things' are now red carpet official IRL

Tuesday 5 December 17:39:13 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook“Facebook official" is for normals and Xennials. Any cool young celebrity worth their salt will tell you that red carpet official is the way to go. Two such cool celebrities, Stranger Things stars Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton, made their long-rumored relationship red carpet official on Monday when they appeared together at the Fashion Awards in London. SEE ALSO: Every sweater … [Link]

Mashable » Does the Size of Your Dongle Matter?

Tuesday 5 December 17:33:34 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Dongle, Dongle Hell, Mashable Reels, Sn Reels, and Tech [Link]

Slashdot » A Popular Virtual Keyboard App Leaks 31 Million Users' Personal Data

Tuesday 5 December 17:30:00 UTC 2017

Zack Whittaker, writing for ZDNet: Personal data belonging to over 31 million customers of a popular virtual keyboard app has leaked online, after the app's developer failed to secure the database's server. The server is owned by Eitan Fitusi, co-founder of AI.type, a customizable and personalizable on-screen keyboard, which boasts more than 40 million users across the world. But the … [Link]

Mashable » These polarized sunglasses want you to glow for a good cause

Tuesday 5 December 17:26:16 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe Radioactive line of Nectar sunglasses are handmade and created for a good cause. For each pair of glasses purchased, Nectar donates a portion of the proceeds to help save beehives. The glasses are also polarized, blocking the glare from the sun for increased visibility.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Food, Mashable Video, Sun, and Painting [Link]

Mashable » Mark Hamill once made a child's dream to meet Luke Skywalker come true

Tuesday 5 December 17:19:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStar Wars: The Last Jedi may be coming out Dec. 15, but let the real Luke Skywalker bring you to tears right now. Screenwriter Ed Solomon shared a story Monday about Mark Hamill meeting a terminally ill child and giving him the chance to finally meet his favorite Star Wars character.  SEE ALSO: Lucky 'Star Wars' fans got a surprise visit … [Link]

Mashable » Get more power for your PS4 controllers with this charger that's less than $10

Tuesday 5 December 17:00:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It's never a fun time when your PS4 controller gives out during an intense sequence in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy or a sick combo in Injustice 2. Keep your controllers charged and ready with this USB charging station for 52% off. This is the … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel is aiming to create the next 'Serial,' starring Wolverine

Tuesday 5 December 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWolverine has explored plenty of territory in his 43-year history at Marvel — from comics to computer games, big screen to small — but come 2018, he'll venture into a whole new frontier: his own podcast. Mashable can exclusively reveal that the beloved X-Men character will headline Marvel's first-ever scripted podcast, Wolverine: The Long Night, a 10-episode serialized story that will … [Link]

Slashdot » Contributors To Prominent Publications Have Taken Payments in Exchange For Positive Coverage

Tuesday 5 December 16:50:00 UTC 2017

Jon Christian, reporting for The Outline: Interviews with more than two dozen marketers, journalists, and others familiar with similar pay-for-play offers revealed a dubious corner of online publishing in which publicists blur traditional lines between advertising and public relations, quietly pay off journalists to promote their clients in articles that make no mention of the financial arrangement. People involved with … [Link]

Mashable » The internet got together to buy and restore this beautifully decrepit French castle

Tuesday 5 December 16:43:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSocial media can be full of trolls and fake news but this uplifting story shows what happens when people unite their forces for a good cause.  SEE ALSO: You can finally spend Christmas at Hogwarts thanks to Universal's new Harry Potter holiday celebration Thousands of people have donated to a crowdfunding platform to save Mothe-Chandeniers chateau in Trois-Moutiere, Western France.  With … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung is making a 512GB chip to give smartphones an insane amount of storage

Tuesday 5 December 16:37:39 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen Samsung released its 256GB storage chip, we were impressed.  Today, Samsung has doubled down on that. Literally. The Korean company announced it's begun production of a 512GB chip, the most powerful chip the industry has ever seen, reports BusinessWire.  This chip will give upcoming flagship Samsung phones unparalleled storage capacity. They'll be able to store 130 10-minute 4K video clips. … [Link]

Mashable » Borrow a screwdriver from R2-D2 for less than $10

Tuesday 5 December 16:37:07 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. R2-D2 is a droid of many tools and uses. He's about to get even handier thanks to this R2-D2 screwdriver. SEE ALSO: This R2-D2 coffee press is out of this world This Star Wars-themed screwdriver comes with three different screwdriver heads to match up … [Link]

Mashable » Outgoing 'Doctor Who' showrunner still coming up with terrible excuses for not casting a female Doctor

Tuesday 5 December 16:36:11 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOutgoing Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has offered some not-so-great excuses over the years about why he didn't cast a female Doctor and, as his final outing approaches with the upcoming Christmas episode "Twice Upon A Time," he's offering up one last bad excuse.  Speaking to the Radio Times (via io9) about the upcoming final hurrah and the impending regeneration of … [Link]

Mashable » Every new MacBook Pro owner needs this gadget to solve Apple's USB port problem

Tuesday 5 December 16:23:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're in line to be gifted a MacBook Pro this holiday season (even if it's from yourself), you're most likely equal parts excited and apprehensive. Why apprehensive, you ask? With every new Apple product comes the inevitable disappearance of something or other—and this time … [Link]

Slashdot » Gizmodo: Don't Buy Anyone an Amazon Echo Speaker

Tuesday 5 December 16:10:00 UTC 2017

Adam Clark Estes, writing for Gizmodo: Three years ago, we said the Echo was "the most innovative device Amazon's made in years." That's still true. But you shouldn't buy one. You shouldn't buy one for your family. […] Your family members do not need an Amazon Echo or a Google Home or an AppleHomePod or whatever that one smart speaker … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel will be taking time off after son's second heart surgery

Tuesday 5 December 16:06:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJimmy Kimmel will be taking a break this week to spend time with his family following his son Billy's successful second heart surgery.  According to ABC News, the late night host will have the help of various guest hosts filling in for him this week so he can be with his family during the 7-month-old's recovery process.  SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel … [Link]

Mashable » How Facebook Watch will overtake YouTube as the biggest video platform

Tuesday 5 December 15:57:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStop me if you’ve heard this one: Facebook is crushing Snapchat. Well, forget that, because I’m interested in a much bigger tech company Facebook is poised to overtake: Google’s YouTube.   Facebook has managed to grow, outpace, and marginalize its competitors thanks to its huge user base, massive data collection operation, and the breakneck speed at which the Facebook engineering teams … [Link]

Mashable » Feast your eyes on these stunning geometric pies

Tuesday 5 December 15:51:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLauren Ko is the master behind these mesmerizing pies. A seasoned baker, she clearly has a lot of skill in pie making. She plays with color and geometric shapes.  Read more…More about Instagram, Food, Mashable Video, Food Preparation, and Beautiful [Link]

Mashable » Experimental research is giving the sense of touch to robotic prosthetics

Tuesday 5 December 15:51:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAn experimental research program at the University of Utah is helping amputees feel touch with the use of a complex robot arm. It's a breakthrough in the field of neuroprosthetics, allowing the human brain to use nerves to control an external object. Read more…More about Research, Luke Skywalker, Amputee, University Of Utah, and Machine Bodies [Link]

Mashable » Austrian court rules in favor of same-sex marriage

Tuesday 5 December 15:37:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAustria just became the latest nation to vote in favor of same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, CNN reported the country's top court ruled it will be legal for same-sex couples to marry, starting in 2019. SEE ALSO: Politician proposes to his partner while speaking on same-sex marriage in parliament Though same-sex couples have been able to enter into legal partnerships since 2010, … [Link]

Mashable » You can now buy a SIM-free iPhone X from Apple

Tuesday 5 December 15:36:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGood news for people who hate carrier contracts and have a thousand bucks to spend on a phone: Apple now sells a SIM-free version of the iPhone X. This model is the same as other iPhone X variants but it's unlocked, meaning you're free to use it on whichever network you prefer. It supports both GSM and CDMA networks, which is … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube To Hire More Than 10,000 Content Moderators on Staff Next Year To Stop Its Child Exploitation Problem

Tuesday 5 December 15:30:00 UTC 2017

YouTube is adding more human moderators and increasing its machine learning in an attempt to curb its child exploitation problem, the company's CEO Susan Wojcicki said. From a report: The company plans to increase its content moderation workforce to more than 10,000 employees in 2018 in order to help screen videos and train the platform's machine learning algorithms to spot … [Link]

Mashable » California's worst fire season just got even more terrifying

Tuesday 5 December 15:23:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBarely two months after wildfires swept across California wine country, a strong Santa Ana wind event propelled fast-moving flames across Ventura County, California on Monday night, killing at least one and destroying more than 100 homes.  The blaze, known as the Thomas Fire, expanded from nothing to 31,000 acres in just a few hours thanks to fierce Santa Ana winds. The … [Link]

Mashable » Wall Street Journal says 'millennials' is a 'snotty term' after years of disparaging multiple generations

Tuesday 5 December 15:19:02 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAttention millennials (and everyone else): The editors of the Wall Street Journal have admitted to their own faulty use of the term "millennials," per a post in the Style & Substance section on Monday.  SEE ALSO: For millennials, sending your first text message was a rite of passage In exactly 300 words, the memo explained why they're changing their tune. They … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Messenger went down worldwide

Tuesday 5 December 15:14:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFacebook Messenger went down across the globe earlier today, leaving countless IMs as "read" with no response, but somehow the world kept turning. Facebook messenger is down. Well I was getting tired of my messages being left on read anyway. — Heel Turn Haden (@_TheSonOfMars_) December 5, 2017 Frazzled users started complaining of the outage at around 6 a.m. Eastern Time, … [Link]

Mashable » Stop opening jars yourself and opt for this automatic opener that's on sale

Tuesday 5 December 15:14:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're not really up for an upper arm workout when opening jars in the kitchen, then this automatic jar opener can do the job for you and it's 31% off. SEE ALSO: Star Wars kitchen items for the fans that already have everything … [Link]

Mashable » This designer is turning every object in your home into a solar power generator

Tuesday 5 December 15:12:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDutch designer Marjan van Aubel has designed windows and a table that uses colored solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity. Her ultimate goal, however, is to all surfaces capable of harvesting solar energy, just like flowers. Read more…More about Design, Innovation, Sunlight, Solar Power, and Netherlands [Link]

Mashable » Your best Instagram Stories can now live on forever in your profile

Tuesday 5 December 15:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYour Instagram Stories no longer have to disappear forever after 24 hours.  The app introduced two new features that allow you to save your Stories indefinitely: archiving, for private saving, and "highlights," a feature that puts Stories right on your profile. SEE ALSO: Instagram's most popular posts of 2017 Similar to Snapchat's memories feature, if you enable the new Stories Archive … [Link]

Slashdot » The Compelling Case For Working Less

Tuesday 5 December 14:50:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a BBC articles: As we fill our days with more and more 'doing', many of us are finding that non-stop activity isn't the apotheosis of productivity. It is its adversary. Researchers are learning that it doesn't just mean that the work we produce at the end of a 14-hour day is of worse quality than when … [Link]

Mashable » Danny Masterson will be written off 'The Ranch' due to rape allegations

Tuesday 5 December 14:48:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDanny Masterson, one of the main actors of Netflix's The Ranch, will be written off the show after being accused of rape, according to Variety. Allegations against Masterson were brought to the attention of Netflix executives, at least one of whom reportedly said this weekend that he did not believe the accusers. Four women have accused him of rape. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Billy Bush give his first interview post-Access Hollywood tape to Stephen Colbert

Tuesday 5 December 14:23:28 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook In his first interview since the Access Hollywood tapes, Billy Bush finally gets candid.  It's been over a year since the tape of Donald Trump bragging about sexual assault leaked, and the former television host was implicated in the backlash. On Monday, he voiced his concerns about Trump's denial of the tape on air, just hours after he penned a … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, Star Wars fans, you're not getting that Old Republic trilogy you wanted

Tuesday 5 December 14:17:07 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStar Wars fans, Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has heard what you want as the subject of his upcoming trilogy of Star Wars movies. And he's not buying it. He's sympathetic. He loves the subject in question. But alas, that is definitively not what he's going for. SEE ALSO: What do Star Wars fans want from Rian Johnson? More prequels! The … [Link]

Mashable » Fitbit's smartwatch finally gets its first update

Tuesday 5 December 14:16:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFitbit went all-in on its new Ionic smartwatch this year. It released the gadget in October with only a few apps to its name — then proceeded to leave the brand new OS alone for almost two months without a software update.  The period of inactivity ends Tuesday. The wearable company just announced the first update for the Ionic's Fitbit OS, … [Link]

Slashdot » Android Go Will Make the Most Basic Phones Run Smoothly

Tuesday 5 December 14:10:00 UTC 2017

Entry-level phones may cost less than big hitters, but they come at the cost of space, speed and efficiency. Google's looking to change that with Android Go. From a report: Android Oreo (Go Edition) will launch tomorrow as part of the Android Oreo 8.1 rollout and all Android Oreo devices with 512MB to 1GB of memory will be optimised for … [Link]

Mashable » Smart photo album Joy will share your photos with family near and far

Tuesday 5 December 14:08:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you're a parent, this smart photo album could bring a lot of joy to your holiday season.  The Joy Photo Album allows you to remotely share photos, and communicate about those photos, with your family. CEO Alan Chan invented the product after years of struggling to compile his family's photos from many different phones and cameras in one place.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Lifeprint's 'Harry Potter'-like moving photos are now big enough to hang up

Tuesday 5 December 13:03:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat if your photos could move, like they do in Harry Potter? With augmented reality they can.  Lifeprint got a head start wowing people with its augmented reality wizardry printer, but the 2×3 photos it spit out left a lot to be desired. People wanted bigger photos — shots they could really see — and now the company's launching a larger … [Link]

Mashable » You could soon be able to change the direction of your emoji

Tuesday 5 December 13:00:51 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook2018 could be the year of changeable emoji directions. This. Is. Huge.  SEE ALSO: All women's shoe emoji have high heels. This striking campaign wants to change that Emojipedia reports that a just-published proposed update to Unicode's emoji documentation features a new recommendation about a "mechanism for providing emoji direction."  "Emoji with glyphs that face to the right or left may … [Link]

Mashable » Google's Pixel Buds are no match for professional interpreters

Tuesday 5 December 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint api production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fvideo uploaders%2fdistribution thumb%2fimage%2f83539%2ff0770167 b007 4e6c abbe 20c770e64ea0 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ is no match for humans.","image":&qu~ Pixel Buds are no match for professional interpreters","sources&qu~ translate,translation devices,pixel buds","sec0":null,&q~ translate,translation devices,pixel buds","videoSeriesName&qu~ More about Tech, Gadgets, Google, Translation, and Google Translate [Link]

Slashdot » The Compelling Case For Working Less

Tuesday 5 December 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report from the BBC, written by Amanda Ruggeri: As we fill our days with more and more "doing," many of us are finding that non-stop activity isn't the apotheosis of productivity. It is its adversary. Researchers are learning that it doesn't just mean that the work we produce at the end of a 14-hour day … [Link]

Mashable » EVE V computer is a great value and a raft of bad choices

Tuesday 5 December 12:30:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBeware of group-think. It can lead to bad choices and circular logic. The wisdom of the crowd might help you solve a difficult puzzle, but it won't necessarily lead to better choices or products. For EVE, the puzzle was how to build the Surface Pro-style 2-in-1 computer of their dreams, while undercutting Microsoft on price. EVE's team of just 8 employees … [Link]

Mashable » 10-year-old girl interviews her cat, cat turns out to be a diva

Tuesday 5 December 12:13:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCats are rather fussy creatures when it comes to being petted. But, a little girl from Dublin, Ireland, has given her cat's petting preferences a great deal of close attention.  Paul Duane, father of 10-year-old Gabi, tweeted his daughter's handwritten "interview" with Coco the cat. In the imagined interview, Gabi interrogates Coco's petting preferences, listing parts of her cat's body and … [Link]

Mashable » Student wearing Christmas tree costume takes Twitter challenge, regrets it immediately

Tuesday 5 December 12:04:59 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThis story teaches you at least two valuable life lessons. Never take a bet you might later regret. And never underestimate the power of social media.  SEE ALSO: The internet is deathly afraid of this year's White House Christmas decorations Kelsey Hall, a 20-year-old student from the University of Alabama, posted on Twitter a pic of herself while wearing a Christmas … [Link]

Mashable » John Oliver grills Dustin Hoffman over sexual misconduct allegations

Tuesday 5 December 11:52:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe magnitude of sexual harassment allegations rocking the film industry is fully revealed when an innocuous film screening in Manhattan turns into a heated discussion in zero time.  SEE ALSO: People are appalled that Morrissey blames Kevin Spacey's and Harvey Weinstein's victims This is what happened at the 20th anniversary screening of Wag the Dog, when HBO host John Oliver questioned … [Link]

Bad Science » Evidence to House of Commons Sci Tech Select Committee on Research Integrity

Tuesday 5 December 11:42:17 UTC 2017

Sorry not to be in regular blogging mode at the moment. Here’s a video of our evidence session to parliament, where they are running an inquiry into research integrity. I think clinical trials are the best possible way to approach this issue. Lots of things in “research integrity” are hard to capture in hard logical […] [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift reinvents herself (again) for her first Vogue cover of the Reputation era

Tuesday 5 December 11:19:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s been a while since Taylor Swift last appeared on the cover of a magazine. But, her first cover shoot of the Reputation era is here. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the British Vogue cover is all about reinvention.  In addition to a high fashion—and kinda emo—photo shoot, Swift has also written a poem for Vogue on the topic of "reinvention and moving on." … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter's most popular tweets, accounts, and hashtags of 2017

Tuesday 5 December 11:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you have a Twitter account, you know it's been a crazy year, from the political craziness to the celebrity clapbacks.  Twitter sent us data on the most popular tweets of the year, as well as the most talked about people and subjects. Take a look and see if any of your favorite tweets and stars made the cut. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » India's prime minister is the second most-tweeted world leader after Trump

Tuesday 5 December 10:19:13 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNarendra Modi is killing it on Twitter. Not only does the Indian prime minister have 37.5 million followers, he's also the most tweeted about world leader in the world — after Trump of course. SEE ALSO: Meet one of Indonesia's most unlikely YouTube celebrities: The president Modi is also the most followed head of state across the Asia-Pacific region by far, … [Link]

Mashable » Jimmy Fallon uses Bruce Springsteen's classic Christmas song to mock Trump

Tuesday 5 December 9:59:54 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It's holiday season, so Jimmy Fallon resumed one of his best imitations — Bruce Springsteen — to poke fun at the Trump administration and the troubles with Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.  On the Tonight Show, Fallon — wearing the classic Springsteen outfit with dark glasses, red bandana and guitar — performed a version of The Boss' beloved Christmas song with … [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps launches support for two-wheel vehicles, starting with India

Tuesday 5 December 9:43:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle Maps will support two-wheel vehicle navigation, offering directions to better suit scooters and motorcycles. It's starting first with India, before expanding the feature to other countries, Google announced in an event Tuesday in Delhi. SEE ALSO: You can now ask Waze for directions using your voice And it makes sense: India is the world's biggest two-wheeler market, where motorbikes still … [Link]

Mashable » 2 Airbnb hosts could be fined up to $148,000 for illegally renting out their apartments

Tuesday 5 December 9:43:17 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSingapore hasn't eased up on Airbnb, taking action against two hosts here. On Tuesday, two home owners were charged with illegally renting out four apartment units through Airbnb, and could face fines of up to $148,000. SEE ALSO: How to check if your Airbnb host is secretly filming you Under Singapore law, it is illegal to let out private apartments for … [Link]

Slashdot » The World's Astonishing Dependence On Fossil Fuels Hasn't Changed In 40 Years

Tuesday 5 December 9:00:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares a report from Quartz, adding: "Maybe 'dependence' is a poor description of poor people using the ready availability of cheap energy to help lift themselves out of poverty": There are few ways to understand why. First, most of the world's clean-energy sources are used to generate electricity. But electricity forms only 25% of the world's energy consumption. Second, … [Link]

Mashable » The world's biggest Starbucks outlet is also AR-enhanced

Tuesday 5 December 8:20:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookStarbucks has made its latest and biggest outlet even bigger, with augmented reality. The coffee giant will on Wednesday open its new 30,000 sq ft premises in Shanghai, its biggest outlet in the world to date.  SEE ALSO: Barista reveals the worst Starbucks drink requests The outlet is also a Starbucks Reserve Roastery, its premium-brand segment dedicated to specialty beans and … [Link]

Mashable » Google debuts Google Go, its lightweight search for slow connections

Tuesday 5 December 7:07:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle’s light search app for Android is here, called Google Go. Like the Google app that you can already get on iOS and Google Play, Google Go will give you quick access to search, weather, and voice-activated functions. SEE ALSO: Google's top Android apps of 2017 might surprise you But in order to stay light (at under 5MB per download), Google … [Link]

Geek Culture » Voyager Images from the Odysseys

Tuesday 5 December 6:38:02 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Latest 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' teaser features a T-rex in a crate

Tuesday 5 December 6:03:19 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Another 15-second Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom teaser has been released, if you're into being drip-fed sneak peeks. Teaser content for the Jurassic World sequel will be released each day this week leading up to the trailer launch on Thursday, Dec. 7 — the first teaser featured a dinosaur stampede. The next little taster features Chris Pratt returning to his role … [Link]

Mashable » Be satisfied watching this mini Thomas the Tank Engine perform stunts

Tuesday 5 December 6:01:07 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Unlike your standard Hot Wheels playset, the wooden tracks of a Thomas the Tank Engine setup aren't exactly conducive to elaborate tricks. A YouTube channel, 5MadMovieMakers, is here to challenge that notion. All with an extremely satisfying video of the toy train doing jumps, flips and other things it wasn't designed to do. Rules are meant to be broken, people. … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran takes Drake's crown to become Spotify’s most streamed artist of 2017

Tuesday 5 December 5:29:34 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMy god, Ed Sheeran is highly inoffensive and very, very popular. Spotify released its annual Year in Music list, and Britain's all-around nice guy is the most streamed artist on Spotify with 45 million monthly listeners around the world. SEE ALSO: Spotify is quietly testing a new feature to make your Discover Weekly playlist even smarter With 6.3 billion streams this … [Link]

Mashable » GM wants you to buy things without leaving your car

Tuesday 5 December 5:01:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGM wants to make life more efficient for its drivers and keep them on the road, so it's making sure you'll never have to leave the comfort of your car to order a coffee or pay for gas.   The automaker is rolling out a new commerce platform for its dashboard infotainment consoles with parter Xevo Inc. The new feature, dubbed … [Link]

Slashdot » State Board Concedes It Violated Free Speech Rights of Oregon Man Fined For Writing 'I Am An Engineer'

Tuesday 5 December 5:00:00 UTC 2017

According to Oregon Live, "A state panel violated a Beaverton man's free speech rights by claiming he had unlawfully used the title 'engineer' and by fining him when he repeatedly challenged Oregon's traffic-signal timing before local media and policymakers, Oregon's attorney general has ruled." From the report: Oregon's Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying unconstitutionally applied state law … [Link]

Mashable » Aussies on Twitter this year cared most about politics, marriage equality and of course, BTS

Tuesday 5 December 4:18:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTurns out 2017 ended up being a good year for fans of K-Pop and marriage equality. Twitter has released its Australian year in review, revealing what the country's users have been talking about. SEE ALSO: Man who deactivated Trump's Twitter account thought it wouldn't actually work Unsurprisingly, the country's vote to allow LGBTQ couples to marry was among the most discussed … [Link]

Mashable » Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek movie is literally the last thing the world needs right now

Tuesday 5 December 3:51:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCaptain, I suggest we go to Red Alert. We're detecting signs of a very bad idea just off the starboard bow.  Famed director Quentin Tarantino has apparently set himself on a collision course with the Star Trek franchise, according to a report by Deadline. The Hollywood trade site says Tarantino is keen to direct a Trek film and has discussed his … [Link]

Slashdot » Fewer Toys Gives Kids a Better Quality of Playtime, Study Claims

Tuesday 5 December 3:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from New York Post: Toddlers with just a few toys were more creative and focused than tots with more choices, according to the study, published in an upcoming edition of the journal Infant Behavior and Development. For the study, University of Toledo researchers gave kids under age 3 either four toys or 16 toys … [Link]

Mashable » Senators urge FCC to delay net neutrality vote over fake comments

Tuesday 5 December 3:18:46 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTwenty-eight senators including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Corey Booker signed a letter urging Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai to delay the upcoming net neutrality vote. SEE ALSO: Alyssa Milano's fight for net neutrality is exactly what we need right now They cited a study that estimated that more than 1 million public comments submitted to the FCC ahead of … [Link]

Mashable » YouTube CEO announces more human moderators to end violent kid videos

Tuesday 5 December 3:10:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMore people will be reviewing content across Google platforms, especially at YouTube which has had a problem of violent, disturbing videos targeted to kids making it onto the video site.  YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced in a rare blog post that by next year, 10,000 human moderators would be reviewing content that violates policy.  SEE ALSO: YouTube is finally removing child … [Link]

Mashable » Don't buy a smart suitcase that doesn't have a removable battery

Tuesday 5 December 2:44:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThat "smart" suitcase might not be the best gift idea thanks to new checked baggage restrictions from several major airlines. On Friday, American Airlines announced that starting Jan. 15, only smart suitcases with removable batteries will be allowed on planes. The same goes for Delta and Alaska Airlines.  Anyone checking a smart bag will have to remove the battery. And if … [Link]

Mashable » BTS scored Asia's 'golden tweet' for 2017, to no one's surprise

Tuesday 5 December 2:33:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBTS, the current reigning kings of K-pop are also the kings of social media. Twitter announced on Tuesday that the South Korean boy band tweeted Asia's "golden tweet" of the year, with a video that broke a million in engagement — 778,000 likes and 374,000 retweets, to be specific. SEE ALSO: South Korean boy band BTS just absolutely slayed the 2017 … [Link]

Slashdot » Cloudflare's CEO Has a Plan To Never Censor Hate Speech Again

Tuesday 5 December 2:05:00 UTC 2017

"Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince hated cutting off service to the infamous neo-Nazi site the Daily Stormer in August," reports Ars Technica. "And he's determined not to do it again. 'I'm almost a free-speech absolutist.' Prince said at an event at the New America Foundation last Wednesday. But in a subsequent interview with Ars, Prince argued that in the case of … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix exec to Danny Masterson accuser: 'We don't believe' rape allegations

Tuesday 5 December 1:38:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNetflix’s zero-tolerance stance on sexual abuse allegations is coming into question. The Huffington Post reported Monday on a conversation between a woman who has accused Danny Masterson, star of Netflix show The Ranch, of raping her; and an executive at the company, who were at the same youth soccer game over the weekend. When the woman confronted the executive, director of … [Link]

Mashable » Australia launches inquiry into how Google and Facebook affect local media

Tuesday 5 December 1:25:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAustralia’s worried Facebook and Google could eat up ad dollars and hurt local media. That's why the country's government formally ordered the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) to look into digital content platforms and their impact on media and advertising, with Facebook and Google at the top of the pile. SEE ALSO: Facebook has a plan to stop revenge porn—by … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Finally Launches In Australia

Tuesday 5 December 1:25:00 UTC 2017

After a very soft launch on Nov. 23, Amazon has officially launched in Australia. Mashable reports: One of the biggest things to happen to Australia's retail sector, Amazon's website has switched over from a Kindle Store presence to its fully fledged Amazon.com.au, with millions of products now ready for eager Christmas shoppers across more than 20 categories. It's a huge … [Link]

Mashable » 'Last Jedi' star played the best Pokémon Go prank on director Rian Johnson

Tuesday 5 December 1:24:54 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you love Pokemon and pranks, or if you ever dreamed of being part of a mischievous Star Wars crew, this anecdote from the set of The Last Jedi is going to increase your FOMO.  Filming on The Last Jedi coincided with the release of another worldwide sensation, Pokémon Go. And according to John Boyega, new cast member Kelly Marie Tran … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon launches in Australia for real, but not everyone's impressed with those prices

Tuesday 5 December 0:59:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFollowing a false start last week, Amazon's Australian store launched on Tuesday — at last. The arrival of the internet retail giant has received plenty of media coverage in the lead up, with much of the focus on how Amazon would smash local bricks and mortar competition through better pricing and service. SEE ALSO: Amazon launches in Australia, and it's about … [Link]

Slashdot » Gamer Streams Pay-Per-View UFC Fight By Pretending To Play It

Tuesday 5 December 0:45:00 UTC 2017

WheezyJoe writes: A pay-per-view UFC Match was streamed in its entirety on Twitch and other platforms by a gamer pretending he was "playing" the fight as a game. The gamer, AJ Lester, appearing in the corner of the image holding his game controller, made off like he was controlling the action of the "game" when in fact he was re-broadcasting … [Link]

Mashable » 'Bryan Singer fired from Queen biopic after no-shows, clashes with Rami Malek

Tuesday 5 December 0:42:19 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookBryan Singer bites the dust – but apparently not for the reason many have been anticipating. The director of the X-Men movies has been fired from the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Mashable has confirmed, reportedly over clashes with the film's star Rami Malek and others. Tension on the set caused Singer to no-show several times, forcing the film's cinematographer to step … [Link]

Slashdot » Not Even Free TV Can Get People To Stop Pirating Movies and TV Shows

Tuesday 5 December 0:03:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: Since the internet made it easier to illegally download and stream movies and TV shows, Hollywood struggled with people pirating its works online. About $5.5 billion in revenue was lost to piracy globally last year, Digital TV Research found (pdf), and it's expected to approach $10 billion by 2022. Streaming-video services like … [Link]

Mashable » Watch 100 people admit to the random stuff they stole

Tuesday 5 December 0:02:49 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook We've all done things we're not proud of, but would you admit those things on camera for some sweet, sweet viral content? King of all things 100, Cut Video managed to get 100 people to admit to stealing various things in their past on camera, without much convincing at all. Items ranged from pens from the office to cars and … [Link]

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