John Gordon Ross

Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Slashdot » EU Urges Internet Companies To Do More To Remove Extremist Content

Wednesday 6 December 23:59:00 UTC 2017

Internet groups such as Facebook, Google's YouTube and Twitter need to do more to stem the proliferation of extremist content on their platforms, the European Commission said after a meeting on Wednesday. From a report: Social media companies have significantly boosted their resources to take down violent and extremist content as soon as possible in response to growing political pressure … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Five Best Practices for Building an Effective API Marketplace

Wednesday 6 December 23:57:31 UTC 2017

In their journey toward digital transformation, companies are exploring increasingly how they can extend their business through external APIs. However, these organizations are seeing that truly reaping the benefits of an API program requires them to move beyond basic API management and to the creation of API marketplaces that promote the consumption and use of APIs, which encourages the delivering … [Link]

Mashable » Sufjan Stevens just released a song about 'American star' Tonya Harding

Wednesday 6 December 23:54:42 UTC 2017

Tonya Harding might seem an unlikely muse for Sufjan Stevens.  But on Wednesday, ahead of I, Tonya's Friday film release, the singer shared a new song about the Olympic figure skater and her rocky experience in the spotlight. SEE ALSO: Trailer for Tonya Harding biopic 'I, Tonya' is worthy of a perfect score Though one might assume Stevens' interest in … [Link]

Mashable » Cut the cord and switch to these wireless power solutions for your phone

Wednesday 6 December 23:35:31 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Charging cable rage: it’s real. They’re never long enough, they’re always tangled, and they fall apart if you even look at them the wrong way. The good news is that as our smartphones get smarter, so do our chargers. SEE ALSO: Your clumsiest holiday … [Link]

Mashable » How an iconic LA art museum prepared itself for devastating wildfires

Wednesday 6 December 23:26:13 UTC 2017

The wildfire-prone Santa Monica Mountains might sound like a terrible location for a billion dollar museum containing priceless works of art. But when Los Angeles' Getty Center was conceived by its board in the late 1980's, they were well aware of the risk. In fact, the fire currently raging across the highway from the Getty as of Wednesday is exactly the … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Issues Security Updates for MacOS, iOS, TvOS, WatchOS, and Safari

Wednesday 6 December 23:20:00 UTC 2017

Catalin Cimpanu, writing for BleepingComputer: Over the course of the last four days, Apple has released updates to address security issues for several products, such as macOS High Sierra, Safari, watchOS, tvOS, and iOS. The most relevant security update is the one to macOS, as it also permanently fixes the bug that allowed attackers to access macOS root accounts without … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' comes to theaters to distract you from the long wait for Season 8

Wednesday 6 December 23:18:57 UTC 2017

We still don't know when the final season of Game of Thrones will air, which means we have plenty of time to revisit all the big twists of Season 7 while we wait. HBO plans to distract us from our clock-watching with eight fan screenings taking place in three cities (New York, Chicago and Los Angeles) this winter, with the most … [Link]

Mashable » Discover won't force you to sign for purchases anymore

Wednesday 6 December 23:09:11 UTC 2017

Forget signing your name on credit and debit card purchases with Discover. Starting in April, the credit card company won't require a signature after buying something in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean. SEE ALSO: MasterCard will finally stop forcing people to sign receipts Chip technology — along with biometrics and multi-factor authentication — has made signing a receipt a redundant … [Link]

Mashable » Holiday sales are still happening: Get a Ticwatch 2 for less than $170

Wednesday 6 December 23:06:59 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Maybe your alarm didn't go off, maybe you merely snoozed it a few too many times, maybe you flat-out forgot to set it whilst in that sleepy post-turkey haze. Whatever your excuse, the truth is that you didn't get up early on Black Friday … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gruesome eyeball wounds patched up with squirt of smart glue

Wednesday 6 December 23:05:20 UTC 2017

On the battlefield, it may not be possible to stitch up eyeball injuries. A glue that responds to body temperature can plug up wounds until help is available [Link]

New Scientist – News » US cyberweapons have been stolen and there’s nothing we can do

Wednesday 6 December 23:05:19 UTC 2017

Malicious code exploits are the new weapons of war, but can we ever reach international agreement on how they should be used and who gets to control them? [Link]

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

Wednesday 6 December 23:05:18 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 » Most distant quasar ever seen is way too big for our universe

Wednesday 6 December 23:05:17 UTC 2017

A quasar from the early universe could help us understand how the biggest black holes form and when the universe had its last major transformation [Link]

New Scientist – News » Welcome to the limb lab where organs are kept alive on shelves

Wednesday 6 December 23:05:16 UTC 2017

Clare Wilson visits a body-parts workshop where limbs, hearts and kidneys are reanimated, with the aim of improving transplants and developing new treatments [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why brewing beer in space is more important than you think

Wednesday 6 December 23:05:15 UTC 2017

Budweiser is sending barley seeds into orbit next week. That's just the beginning of the challenge of trying to brew beer beyond Earth [Link]

Mashable » Learn how to use hacking techniques for good by taking this online class

Wednesday 6 December 22:46:20 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Breeched security, fraudulent charges, and compromised data — let's face it: Hacking doesn't have a good reputation. But what you probably didn't know is people can use their knack for slipping through the web's tiniest cracks for good, not evil. Ethical hacking exists, whether … [Link]

Mashable » The combustible mix behind Southern California's terrifying wildfires

Wednesday 6 December 22:40:04 UTC 2017

Read more… {"player":{"descript~ fires may be a glimpse into SoCal's future under climate change.","image":&qu~ wildfires threaten Getty Museum","sources":[{~ warming,drought,extreme weather,heat wave,santa ana winds","sec0":null,&~ warming,drought,extreme weather,heat wave,santa ana winds","videoSeriesName&q~ More about Climate, California, Global Warming, Drought, and Extreme Weather [Link]

Slashdot » NiceHash Hacked, $62 Million of Bitcoin May Be Stolen

Wednesday 6 December 22:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter Chir breaks the news to us that the NiceHash crypto-mining marketplace has been hacked. The crypto mining pool broke the news on Reddit, where users suggest that as many as 4,736.42 BTC — an amount worth more than $62 million at current prices — has been stolen. The NiceHash team is urging users to change their online passwords … [Link]

Mashable » 17 passive aggressive gifts to give your Secret Santa when it's someone you despise

Wednesday 6 December 22:22:52 UTC 2017

Your office Secret Santa is happening soon and you're wondering how in the hell you got stuck with someone you really just don't like.  You have to give them a gift. But no one ever said it had to be a good one.  SEE ALSO: 10 passive aggressive holiday gifts for that roommate you hate If you're unsure of what to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » How we breathe between words can be used to identify us

Wednesday 6 December 22:22:00 UTC 2017

The patterns of inhalations made by people when they speak seem to be unique to each individual – and could be used to ensnare hoax callers [Link]

Mashable » Deck the halls: How to win the holidays in style

Wednesday 6 December 22:19:13 UTC 2017

PAID CONTENT | 1-800-Flowers.comFind everything you need for holiday decorating and hosting at 1-800-Flowers.com and make it a season worth celebratingMaking it through the holidays with your reputation as a good guest and party host intact is your new goal. If the endless stream of party invites and a hankering to throw a get together of your own is making you … [Link]

Mashable » Lyft's self-driving cars are now on the road in Boston

Wednesday 6 December 22:08:28 UTC 2017

Bostonites have a new way to get around the city's famously contentious streets: robotaxis.   SEE ALSO: Lyft now has permission to test self-driving cars on California's roads Lyft and autonomous driving company nuTonomy announced their joint pilot program has been cleared by the city's authorities to begin picking up passengers. The two companies first disclosed their partnership back in June, … [Link]

Mashable » Gay man denied a marriage license by Kim Davis now running for her job

Wednesday 6 December 22:05:32 UTC 2017

Don’t give up hope, everyone! Revenge fantasies do come true. Look at David Ermold, an assistant professor of English at the University of Pikesville, now running to take wannabe homophobic martyr Kim Davis' county clark position. Davis previously attempted to deny Ermold a marriage license because of his sexuality. Now he's after her job. SEE ALSO: Here's your exclusive look at … [Link]

Slashdot » Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Boosts CPU and GPU Performance, Delivers 4K HDR Capture, 3x Faster AI Processing

Wednesday 6 December 22:00:00 UTC 2017

MojoKid writes: Qualcomm provided a deep-dive view today of its Snapdragon 845 mobile processor platform that it recently announced, highlighting key advancements in what the company is referring to as a completely new silicon design. The new chip now employs a Kyro 385 CPU with four high performance cores at 2.8GHz (25 percent faster than the previous gen Snapdragon 835) … [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks releases a Christmas Tree Frappuccino for THE HOLIDAYS

Wednesday 6 December 21:53:12 UTC 2017

Starbucks is releasing a Christmas Tree Frappuccino, and don't you dare say it isn't Christmas-y enough. DON'T YOU DARE! The festive drink starts with a Peppermint Mocha Crème Frappuccino, and is then topped with Matcha whipped cream, which is supposed to look like a Christmas tree. The tree is "decorated" with caramel drizzle for garland, candied cranberries as ornaments, and is … [Link]

Slashdot » AI Can Beat Humans Only One Game At a Time

Wednesday 6 December 21:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Despite all of the potential for artificial intelligence to solve our most vexing problems, it's still in a primitive state, according to a new report by Stanford University. But a separate paper, this one by Alphabet's DeepMind, suggests again that it has made some of its best progress in the narrow realm of games. … [Link]

Mashable » Protect your feet and stay comfortable with these second skin covers

Wednesday 6 December 21:33:45 UTC 2017

These Iguaneye shoes can conform to your feet. The design was inspired by Amazonian Indians who used to dip their feet in liquid rubber and smoked them to create shoes. Iguaneye claims to be hygienic, comfortable, and secure.  Read more…More about Design, 3d, Dip, Leather, and Barefoot [Link]

Mashable » This glow in the dark phone case lasts for up to 12 hours

Wednesday 6 December 21:25:50 UTC 2017

The Glow Gel iPhone case can adhere to vertical surfaces, as well as glow in the dark. Read more…More about Iphone, Mashable Video, Glow In The Dark, Real Time, and Real Time Video [Link]

Slashdot » Google's DeepMind AI Becomes a Superhuman Chess Player In a Few Hours

Wednesday 6 December 21:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: In a new paper published this week, DeepMind describes how a descendant of the AI program that first conquered the board game Go has taught itself to play a number of other games at a superhuman level. After eight hours of self-play, the program bested the AI that first beat the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Salesforce Announces v2 of its Bulk API

Wednesday 6 December 21:04:41 UTC 2017

Salesforce recently announced the upcoming release of its Bulk API v2. The new version of the API will continue to empower users with the ability to perform bulk transactions; however, the API itself is slimmer and Salesforce claims it will be easier to use. V2 will be generally available in the winter of 2018 and the changes will use the … [Link]

Mashable » This gadget could make mincing much easier

Wednesday 6 December 21:00:00 UTC 2017

The Zlyss Fast Herb Cutting Tool slices through herbs like a pizza cutter. Read more…More about Food, Mashable Video, Herb, Slice, and Fast [Link]

Slashdot » Inside Baidu's Bid To Lead the AI Revolution

Wednesday 6 December 21:00:00 UTC 2017

mirandakatz writes: China's search giant missed mobile: As WeChat and Alibaba deftly transformed their companies to suit mobile, Baidu stayed stuck in browser mode. It can't afford to make that mistake with the AI revolution — and, as Jessi Hempel writes at Backchannel, it just might have an edge in its bid to come out on top. There's huge governmental … [Link]

Mashable » Team behind Time's Person of the Year issue was all women

Wednesday 6 December 20:44:56 UTC 2017

The "Silence Breakers" who spoke out about sexual assault and harassment in show business, media, and the workplace, made it onto the cover and into the pages of Time's annual Person of the Year issue and it was a group of women who made the special issue possible. Time national correspondent Charlotte Alter pointed out after Wednesday's reveal of the most … [Link]

Mashable » Learning how to draw is hard, but this $15 online course could make it easier

Wednesday 6 December 20:44:40 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Drawing can be a difficult skill to learn: It takes forever to create something, and once you're finished (and this is especially true if you're a beginner), you'll probably get discouraged that the final product is nowhere near as masterful as you imagined it. … [Link]

Slashdot » Steam Ends Support For Bitcoin

Wednesday 6 December 20:20:00 UTC 2017

Valve is ending support for Steam purchases made with bitcoin, the company said today, citing "high fees and volatility" in the value of the cryptocurrency. In a statement, it said: "In the past few months we've seen an increase in the volatility in the value of Bitcoin and a significant increase in the fees to process transactions on the Bitcoin … [Link]

Mashable » The best tech of 2017

Wednesday 6 December 20:19:40 UTC 2017

More than any year in recent memory, 2017 saw the launch of many (mostly) gimmick-free tech products.Here at Mashable, we’re all for the weird oddity that makes you perk up in bewilderment. But we get even more hyped for the more practical tech innovations that actually improve our lives in meaningful ways in our day-to-day.Smartphones became cool again. Laptops made a … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Last Jedi' will be the best-reviewed Star Wars film of all time

Wednesday 6 December 20:19:38 UTC 2017

I have a good feeling about this. Star Wars: The Last Jedi will screen for the first time, anywhere, at Saturday night's premiere at the cavernous Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Social-media reactions will flood out immediately, though critics won't be able to weigh in with full reviews until a few days later, on Tuesday, December 12 at noon ET. What … [Link]

Mashable » Your next news feed addiction could come from … Imgur?

Wednesday 6 December 19:44:18 UTC 2017

Let’s be real: Social media as we know it is all about the followers. The more followers, the more likes, and we yearn for those double-digits on Instagram, triple-digits on Facebook, and the increasing follower count on Twitter and Snapchat. Imgur (pronounced Image-ur) is trying to change that. Imgur, founded in 2009, began as a photo-hosting utility, but has been been … [Link]

Mashable » What's with all the upside-down Christmas trees this year?

Wednesday 6 December 19:43:31 UTC 2017

As the holidays draw nearer, you may have noticed a weird Christmas trend popping up on social media: the upside-down Christmas tree. So what's the deal? Why are people suddenly turning their Christmas trees on their heads? And is it making anyone else very dizzy? SEE ALSO: People are decorating their pineapples as Christmas trees The upside-down Christmas tree is exactly … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper calls out troll's 'hyperbolic racist comparisons' on Twitter

Wednesday 6 December 19:37:25 UTC 2017

It should be clear at this point that you sign up for a public shaming when you're rude to celebrities on Twitter.  And yet, we still have folks like Joey, a Twitter rando who on Tuesday paid the price for going after Chance the Rapper.  SEE ALSO: Twitter's most popular tweets, accounts, and hashtags of 2017 The exchange began over Chance's … [Link]

Mashable » Female senators lead the way in calling for Al Franken's resignation on Twitter

Wednesday 6 December 19:34:22 UTC 2017

After weeks of murmurs on Capitol Hill about Sen. Al Franken's future in politics amid allegations of sexual misconduct, several senators have made their message loud and clear— Franken must go. Politico reported Wednesday morning that a former congressional aide says Franken tried to forcibly kiss her after a taping of his radio show in 2006, adding to the six existing … [Link]

Mashable » San Francisco was the place to be for people in tech. Then it wasn't.

Wednesday 6 December 19:25:14 UTC 2017

Jeanna Barrett had spent the last 20 months in Seattle helping grow a location-based mobile app. In April 2011, Groupon acquired the startup, and it declined to keep her on staff.  Fine by her. "I called my parents after I found out I didn’t have a job at Groupon and said, 'I'm moving to San Francisco.' I just knew I wanted … [Link]

Mashable » The Microsopic Freaks Crawling All Over Your Body Right Now

Wednesday 6 December 19:21:35 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Bacteria, Parasites, Mashable Reels, Culture, and Animals [Link]

Mashable » IKEA and Sonos will bring the tunes to your future smart home

Wednesday 6 December 19:15:24 UTC 2017

IKEA’s furniture might bring you to the verge of tears and obscenity while you attempt to put it together — but in the future, the retailer could allow you to drown out your struggles with its own high quality sound systems.  SEE ALSO: The Ikea tote bag has now been reimagined as a holiday stocking because¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Swedish home furnishings giant … [Link]

Mashable » This year's YouTube Rewind video is quite the ride

Wednesday 6 December 19:09:57 UTC 2017

Each December, YouTube releases a "Rewind" video recapping the year in video. This year's offering, "The Shape of 2017," has a music theme — and it's set to some of 2017's most popular songs. (Yes, "Despacito" is one of them.) And, of course, there are stars aplenty. Casey Neistat, Stephen Colbert, Lilly Singh, and many others make appearances. See who … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Superheated water makes microwaved eggs explode when you dig in

Wednesday 6 December 19:02:37 UTC 2017

Be careful when nuking your breakfast. A hard-boiled egg reheated in the microwave can explode with a rush of steam and a sound as loud as a chainsaw [Link]

New Scientist – News » A boy is missing the vision bit of his brain but can still see

Wednesday 6 December 19:02:36 UTC 2017

A seven-year-old boy whose brain doesn’t have a visual processing centre has baffled doctors. Despite missing this brain area, he is still able to see [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why do female monkeys spend so long looking at rugged males?

Wednesday 6 December 19:02:18 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]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian's apparently pays 'homage' to designers by copying their designs

Wednesday 6 December 18:41:24 UTC 2017

Kim Kardashian is in a bit of hot water after being called out for some kopykat designs.  The Kids Supply, the children's clothing line from Kardashian and Kanye West, is under fire from Instagram account Diet Prada after it pointed out the similarities between a few of Kids Supply's products and that of major design houses. Except, according to Kim herself, … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Last Jedi' will feature a space version of Carrie Fisher's dog Gary because we're not crying enough already

Wednesday 6 December 18:40:14 UTC 2017

Carrie Fisher went everywhere with her dog, Gary, and it turns out the galaxy far, far away is no exception. Yep, Gary has an outer-space counterpart in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as confirmed by director Rian Johnson. In fact, you may have seen him already. SEE ALSO: Carrie Fisher's dog watched his mom in 'The Last Jedi' trailer and I'm … [Link]

Mashable » People are spending millions on virtual CryptoKitties

Wednesday 6 December 18:29:20 UTC 2017

The latest trend in cryptocurrency is way more adorable than you'd expect: people are spending millions on CryptoKitties, virtual cats bought and sold through the Ethereum blockchain. You can buy them using a cryptocurrency called Ether (ETH) similar to Bitcoin. So far, over $3 million has been spent on these digital kittens, and the transactions are starting to clog up Ethereum's … [Link]

Mashable » Light up your Star Wars-themed room with these lightsaber lamps

Wednesday 6 December 18:14:09 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. With all the new Star Wars swag you've been adding to your collection in time for The Last Jedi, you'll definitely want to add a little mood lighting to your room with these desktop lightsaber lamps for 56% off. SEE ALSO: A Chewbacca stocking … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook and YouTube Are Full of Pirated Video Streams of Live NFL Games

Wednesday 6 December 18:14:00 UTC 2017

Pirated video streams of televised National Football League games are widespread on Facebook and on Google's YouTube service, CNBC has found. From a report: Using technology from these internet giants, thousands of football fans were able to watch long segments of many contests free of charge during the league's Week 13 schedule of games last Thursday and Sunday. Dozens of … [Link]

Mashable » Mozilla and Yahoo are suing each over Firefox's default search engine

Wednesday 6 December 18:10:16 UTC 2017

In yet another tech battle of the titans, Mozilla and Oath are suing each other over a contract that set Yahoo as the default search engine for Mozilla's Firefox browser.  SEE ALSO: Firefox just released a new ultra-fast web browser to take on Google Chrome The pair originally signed a deal in 2014 that would have made Yahoo the default search … [Link]

Mashable » This 'WarGames' reboot rethinks Cold War-era sci-fi as a YA take on 'Homeland'

Wednesday 6 December 17:54:18 UTC 2017

The classic line "Would you like to play a game?" takes on a whole new meaning in a WarGames reboot conceived by Sam Barlow. The Her Story creator describes the reboot — officially titled #WarGames — as an "experimental interactive series." He's developing it with the blessing of rights-holder MGM Studios for Eko, a video storytelling platform that gives viewers … [Link]

Mashable » CBS All Access orders 'The Twilight Zone' revival from Jordan Peele

Wednesday 6 December 17:49:23 UTC 2017

Prepare to reenter The Twilight Zone (although most days it feels like we never left).  CBS All Access is reviving the beloved sci-fi anthology series with Get Out helmer Jordan Peele, X-Men movie producer Simon Kinberg and Daredevil showrunner Marco Ramirez, who will executive produce the reboot and collaborate on the premiere episode.  “Too many times this year it’s felt we … [Link]

Mashable » 17 pop culture moments that made us yell 'NOPE!' at our screens this year

Wednesday 6 December 17:35:19 UTC 2017

2017 tested us in many ways. In the rare moments that didn't push our endurance for pain and bs, we tested our capacity to experience joy and witness something good. A hot celeb holds a puppy? Nope. A beloved TV character makes an emotional speech? Nope! Anything on This Is Us? NOPE NOPE NOPE. For those moments when pop culture was … [Link]

Slashdot » Air Pollution Harm To Unborn Babies May Be Global Health Catastrophe, Warn Doctors

Wednesday 6 December 17:31:00 UTC 2017

Air pollution significantly increases the risk of low birth weight in babies, leading to lifelong damage to health, according to a large new study. From a report: The research was conducted in London, UK, but its implications for many millions of women in cities around the world with far worse air pollution are "something approaching a public health catastrophe," the … [Link]

Mashable » Brave man went on a harrowing quest to become a Bloomin' Onion mascot

Wednesday 6 December 17:30:05 UTC 2017

Some people are just content to live. But some won't others until they can wear a giant fried food costume at a football game.   Every year on Jan. 1 Outback Steakhouse sponsors the Outback Bowl, a big college football game that also features a bizarre fried mascot: a Bloomin' Onion, just like the one you can find on the steakhouse's … [Link]

Mashable » Make movie nights pop with this portable projector that's on sale for less than $75

Wednesday 6 December 17:28:56 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you're gearing up for a movie marathon or want to play your video games on a bigger scale, this portable projector can completely upgrade your media experience. Oh yeah, and it's currently 64% off. SEE ALSO: Meet the next big thing in the … [Link]

Mashable » Android Oreo 8.1 is here, and it's boring but important

Wednesday 6 December 17:28:27 UTC 2017

The new and improved Android operating system, Android 8.1, is finally here.  The update introduces a ton of new developer tools that incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning.  SEE ALSO: Google just launched a new version of Android for low-budget phones Most users won't notice much of a difference, but developers will now have a bunch of new commands at their … [Link]

Mashable » The cutest, most Instagram-famous pets of the internet

Wednesday 6 December 17:06:47 UTC 2017

Here’s a roundup of the most Instagram-famous pets of 2017. From an angry cat to a fluffy Pomeranian—they have millions of followers and a ton of cuteness.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Twitter, Instagram, Cute Animals, and Dogs [Link]

Mashable » Stop ironing and steam your clothes instead with this Amazon bestseller

Wednesday 6 December 16:59:31 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. No one really likes bending over an ironing board and desperately trying to avoid scorch marks while you press your clothes. This best-selling hand steamer could make that chore a little easier for you, and it's 21% off right now on Amazon. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Bitcoin Could Cost Us Our Clean-Energy Future'

Wednesday 6 December 16:53:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: Bitcoin wasn't intended to be an investment instrument. Its creators envisioned it as a replacement for money itself — a decentralized, secure, anonymous method for transferring value between people. But what they might not have accounted for is how much of an energy suck the computer network behind bitcoin could one day become. Simply … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence to Oprah: Harvey Weinstein could be 'a brute'

Wednesday 6 December 16:45:01 UTC 2017

When news of Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct broke, Jennifer Lawrence was having lunch with Oprah Winfrey — and they talked about everything but the producer. A few weeks later, The Hollywood Reporter brought the two together again so Winfrey could interview Lawrence, and they finally had the Weinstein conversation. "We do have a responsibility to say something; we've all worked with him, … [Link]

Mashable » How Grindr — yes, Grindr — launched one of the best new magazines on the internet

Wednesday 6 December 16:42:17 UTC 2017

Vicky Leta/ MashableJohn Paul Brammer remembers the day he wrote the column vividly. He was standing in line for RuPaul’s DragCon. Inside, the New York City venue was decked out for the weekend-long celebration of drag culture: Aisles of wigs snaked through the convention center. Sequins sparkled throughout the hall. Drag queens mingled with fans.Brammer, a writer, received an email from … [Link]

Mashable » The reviews are in and critics absolutely adore Steven Spielberg's 'The Post'

Wednesday 6 December 16:42:11 UTC 2017

It’s no accident that Steven Spielberg's The Post feels timely. The whole thing came together in about eight months, making it one of the first studio pictures to directly respond to the Trump presidency. SEE ALSO: Steven Spielberg's love letter to journalism…is beloved by journalists With such a rushed schedule, you might expect The Post to suffer in quality. But that's … [Link]

Mashable » Lola, a 2-pound pup, is the most adorable goat herder ever

Wednesday 6 December 16:41:44 UTC 2017

This adorable tiny pooch may only weigh two pounds, but in her mind, she's larger than life.  Lola, a Chihuahua, Maltise, and Yorkie mix, is the world's smallest goat herder but what she lacks in size, she makes up for in fun.  Her 8-month-old goat kids Tess and Mildred might even say she's the best babysitter ever. You know, if … [Link]

Mashable » You may have missed the most impactful detail on Time's 'Person of the Year' cover

Wednesday 6 December 16:28:06 UTC 2017

Time finally revealed its 2017 Person (or people) of the Year, but you may have missed one very important detail on the cover. Dedicating the honor to "The Silence Breakers" — the many voices who spoke up against sexual harassment and assault this year — Time's cover featured five prominent women in the #MeToo movement: Ashley Judd, Taylor Swift, Susan Fowler, … [Link]

Mashable » Jaguar puts Tesla's Model X on notice with a long-range test drive in California

Wednesday 6 December 16:25:34 UTC 2017

Jaguar’s I-PACE concept won't be available for drivers until the second half of next year — but the all-electric luxury SUV is already showing off its impressive range on the streets of California. SEE ALSO: $10,000 might get you a 3-wheeled electric car in 2019 The British automaker just released some new footage of one of its prototype vehicles taking a … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime Video is now available on Apple TV

Wednesday 6 December 16:15:05 UTC 2017

Amazon Prime Video is finally available on Apple TV.  Apple announced this would happen back in June, saying that the app would arrive "later this year." The company kept its promise, but it was quite a long wait.  SEE ALSO: How to buy a TV online without losing your mind Now, you can watch Amazon Prime Video on your Apple TV … [Link]

Slashdot »  The International Space Station is Super Germy

Wednesday 6 December 16:11:00 UTC 2017

Thousands of species have colonized the International Space Station — and only one of them is Homo sapiens. From a report: According to a new study in the journal PeerJ, the interior surfaces of the 17-year-old, 250-mile-high, airtight space station harbor at least 1,000 and perhaps more than 4,000 microbe species (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternative source … [Link]

Mashable » Wildfires lead to hellish scenes for Los Angeles commuters

Wednesday 6 December 16:09:40 UTC 2017

As Southern California firefighters continue their struggle to contain fires throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties on Wednesday, commuters found themselves driving next to raging fires that now are threatening the Westwood, Brentwood and Bel-Air neighborhoods of West L.A. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Bel-Air fire, which shut down the 405 freeway in both directions, began in the hills … [Link]

Mashable » This doggy car seat will keep your furry buddy safe

Wednesday 6 December 16:00:00 UTC 2017

The Rocketeer Pack is a pet car seat designed to protect your pup in case of a car accident. Made for dogs under 25 lbs, it contains straps that secure your dog in place during your commute. It can also transform into a kind of 'Bjorn' for your pet. Read more…More about Animals, Mashable Video, Weird, Cute, and Pet [Link]

Mashable » This is what 'once in a blue moon' actually means

Wednesday 6 December 15:46:28 UTC 2017

We asked StarTalk Radio Host Neil deGrasse Tyson about the phrase 'once in a blue moon.' Even he can't explain the blue element, but the meaning behind the saying might surprise you.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Mashable Video, Culture, Neil Degrasse Tyson, and Mashable Video [Link]

Mashable » This newspaper's epic headline fail is a copy editor's worst nightmare

Wednesday 6 December 15:35:55 UTC 2017

Ever write something just as a place-holder just so you could come back to it later? [witty example here]. SEE ALSO: McDonald's just posted the ultimate Black Friday Twitter fail A local paper in the UK had what could honestly be a copy editor's anxiety dream come to life. Front page ready to go? You checked it?Yeah, it’s good@CambridgeNewsUK pic.twitter.com/YqazwkQ7ZZ — … [Link]

Mashable » The backrest of this wheelchair is also a steering wheel

Wednesday 6 December 15:34:44 UTC 2017

Reto Togni, a Swiss designer and alumnus of the Royal College of Art, London, designed a wheelchair with a backrest that acts as a steering wheelThe Reagiro's steering system allows one-handed propulsion while freeing up the other hand so that wheelchair users can carry the stuff that they need. Read more…More about London, Mashable Video, Wheelchair, Steering, and Wheelchair Users [Link]

Mashable » 3D printer uses living bacteria as ink, and could one day be used to treat burn wounds

Wednesday 6 December 15:32:10 UTC 2017

Scientists from ETH Zurich invented a 3D printer ink that has the ability to incorporate living bacteria. "Flink" has the potential of many beneficial applications ranging from toxin detection in water tanks to skin replacement. Read more…More about Mashable Video, 3d Printing, 3d, 3d Printing, and Bacteria [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Tops List of Best Places To Work — Again

Wednesday 6 December 15:30:00 UTC 2017

From a report: If you work at Facebook, count yourself pretty lucky. And not just for the free meals, on-site health care or new-parent benefits. But those things probably factor into the social-networking giant being named the best place to work in 2018 by jobs site Glassdoor. And it's probably been a good experience for a while, seeing how this … [Link]

Mashable » Patton Oswalt as Roy Moore wanted to tell Jimmy Fallon his new campaign slogans

Wednesday 6 December 15:29:15 UTC 2017

Leave it to Jimmy Fallon to get an exclusive interview with candidate for the Senate and accused underage sexual predator Roy Moore.  The late night host poked fun at the Alabama candidate on Tuesday's Tonight Show opening monologue and he had a few questions in mind.  On Monday, Donald Trump endorsed Moore despite sexual harassment allegations against him. "Roy Moore" … [Link]

Mashable » 'Black Mirror' Season 4 will arrive in time to top off your 2017

Wednesday 6 December 15:22:36 UTC 2017

The final trailer for Black Mirror Season 4 is almost hopeful. Cutting together footage from six new episodes – "Black Museum," "Arkangel," "Hang the D.J.," "Crocodile," "U.S.S. Callister," and "Metalhead" – the trailer gets somehow creepier when set to Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." SEE ALSO: The latest 'Black Mirror' poster is super dark and eerie "In every world … [Link]

Mashable » These headphones let you workout phone-free

Wednesday 6 December 14:57:32 UTC 2017

The Vinci 2.0 headphones let you stream music, get directions, and take calls while leaving your phone at home when you go for a run. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Running, Headphones, Run, and Workout [Link]

Mashable » Cartoon character Snagglepuss has his own comic, and he's officially gay

Wednesday 6 December 14:52:33 UTC 2017

After years of speculation, it's finally been confirmed: The classic and beloved cartoon star Snagglepuss is officially gay. This may come as a shock to some, if they haven't really looked into the life of the big, pink mountain lion who pals around with Huckleberry Hound & Co., but those in his inner circle have known for a very long time. … [Link]

Mashable » Rescue backpack can help evacuees escape a skyscraper in an emergency

Wednesday 6 December 14:49:30 UTC 2017

The SkySaver backpack was designed to help evacuees escape when trapped in a tall structure during an emergency. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Escape, Emergency Evacuation, Safety, and Emergency [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift wrote a poem for Vogue and it's all about betrayal and reinvention

Wednesday 6 December 14:45:34 UTC 2017

Did you know that Taylor Swift reinvented herself? Lol, 'course you did. But, Swift has gone and penned a poem about reinvention and "moving on" just to make doubly sure that everyone is aware of her metamorphosis.  SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift reinvents herself (again) for her first Vogue cover of the Reputation era Swift wrote the exclusive poem for British Vogue … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Sues Mozilla For Breach of Contract — So Mozilla Counter Sues Yahoo

Wednesday 6 December 14:40:00 UTC 2017

Mark Wilson writes: Mozilla and Yahoo have started a legal spat about the deal that existed between the two companies regarding the use of the Yahoo search engine in the Firefox browser. On December 1, Yahoo fired the first shot filing a complaint that alleges Mozilla breached a contract that existed between the two companies by terminating the arrangement early. … [Link]

Mashable » Here they are: The top 10 YouTube videos of 2017

Wednesday 6 December 14:25:29 UTC 2017

2017 has been terrible, but the year's top YouTube videos? Not so bad! YouTube revealed the most popular videos of the year on Wednesday, along with a separate list of the year's top music videosAs YouTube told The Verge, the rankings were compiled based on a combination of views, likes, comments, shares, and more — basically, all the YouTube metrics we … [Link]

Mashable » 'Tobu Tobu Girl' is an adorable new game for Game Boy. Yes, Game Boy.

Wednesday 6 December 14:21:50 UTC 2017

The Game Boy was officially discontinued in the early 2000s, but that didn't stop one developer from making a brand new game for the classic handheld and releasing it this week. SEE ALSO: The evolution of gaming: From 8-bit to today Tobu Tobu Girl came out for the Game Boy on Sunday, 30 years after the Game Boy first launched. The … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Prime Video App Launches on Apple TV

Wednesday 6 December 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Six months after Apple chief executive Tim Cook said Amazon's Prime Video service would be coming to Apple TV, the much anticipated on-demand video streaming service has arrived on tvOS. Similar to other versions of Amazon Prime Video, the Apple TV app allows Prime subscribers to sign into their accounts and watch Amazon Prime exclusive TV series, as well as … [Link]

Mashable » These companies are setting the standard for responsible consumption

Wednesday 6 December 13:59:24 UTC 2017

Eco-conscious consumers may want to practice portion control before chowing down on that cheeseburger. Recent studies about the environmental impact of agricultural industries like meat and dairy have produced worrying statistics. Widely cited research suggests that red meat products are responsible for as much as 40 times the amount of greenhouse gas emissions compared to vegetables and grains. The dairy industry … [Link]

Mashable » Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is getting a Hollywood star and about time, too

Wednesday 6 December 13:01:19 UTC 2017

Honestly we were shocked he didn't already have one. SEE ALSO: 'Rampage' trailer: Finally, a movie in which Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the puny one It's been announced that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will be receiving a star on the Hollywood walk of fame on 13 December. Johnson's responded to the news on Twitter and it was 100% pure Johnson. … [Link]

Slashdot » 'We Could Fund a Universal Basic Income With the Data We Give Away To Facebook and Google'

Wednesday 6 December 13:00:00 UTC 2017

Tristan Greene reports via The Next Web: A universal basic income (UBI), wherein government provides a monthly stipend so citizens can afford a home and basic necessities, is something experts believe would directly address the issue of unemployment and poverty, and possibly even eliminate hundreds of other welfare programs. It may also be the only real solution to the impending … [Link]

Mashable » TIME Person of the Year poll honors the women who broke the silence with #MeToo

Wednesday 6 December 12:58:02 UTC 2017

The #MeToo campaign is TIME's 'Person of the Year' for 2017, beating U.S. President Donald Trump.  SEE ALSO: Trump's 'Time' tweet got better with every internet spoof The magazine cover, with the headline "The Silence Breakers", pays tribute to the "voices that launched a movement".  Time magazine’s Person of the Year: “The Silence Breakers” pic.twitter.com/dbGyQpJ19C — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 6, … [Link]

Mashable » Dad says Google Home helped his son with language deficits to say his first word

Wednesday 6 December 12:45:05 UTC 2017

This video shows that digital home assistants that are becoming must-have features in our houses might have an unexpected role in the development of children with language deficits.  SEE ALSO: Google Home trick lets you 'broadcast' messages from your phone Patrick Crispen, an assistant professor of clinical medical education at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, has posted on … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez revealed how she and Taylor Swift first became friends and it's brilliant

Wednesday 6 December 11:47:39 UTC 2017

Give you three guesses as to how they met… SEE ALSO: Twitter has spoken: Taylor Swift is not the 'badder bitch' Selena Gomez was interviewed by the UK radio station Kiss FM and she was asked about her friendship with Taylor Swift. Gomez described Swift as "a fighter, a warrior and a friend through all of this," alluding to her recent … [Link]

Mashable » German pilots have stopped more than 200 flights to deport Afghan refugees

Wednesday 6 December 11:41:38 UTC 2017

Germany is still dealing with the overwhelming impact of the refugee crisis, as fresh government data reveals.  SEE ALSO: Before-and-after satellite images show massive influx of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh According to Deutsche Welle, in the course of 2017 German pilots stopped 222 planned flights who were supposed to repatriate refugees to Afghanistan.  Last year, the European Union signed a deal … [Link]

Mashable » Woman finds avocado the size of her head while out for a walk

Wednesday 6 December 10:43:12 UTC 2017

The world might be a flaming trash heap right now, but at least we have avocados! And, one woman in Hawaii lived everyone's dream when she found an avocado the size of her head while out for a walk. Pamela Wang from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, found a "monster-size avocado" that she believes may be the world's largest avocado. Woah. Wang was … [Link]

Mashable » Tracee Ellis Ross explains how not to sexually harass women with children's book 'The Handsy Man'

Wednesday 6 December 10:35:14 UTC 2017

Listen up folks. SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel addresses his Twitter exchange with Roy Moore Tracee Ellis Ross was the guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night and she decided to address the Hollywood sexual harassment scandal.  "It isn't a sex scandal. It isn't a Hollywood scandal, it isn't even a scandal," said Ross. "It is a systemic problem … [Link]

Mashable » Bitcoin breaks through $12,000… then $13,000… like it's no big deal

Wednesday 6 December 10:11:24 UTC 2017

Bitcoin is on the rise again. On Wednesday, the price of one bitcoin broke through $12,000, a first for the cryptocurrency. At time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $12,740, according to CoinMarketCap.  UPDATE: Dec. 6, 2017, 1:53 p.m. CET Less than 12 hours after it first passed the price of $12,000, Bitcoin is now trading at over $13,000. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » New Evidence Points To Icy Plate Tectonics On Europa

Wednesday 6 December 10:00:00 UTC 2017

According to new research published today in Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Europa has what it takes to support plate tectonics. "Using computer models, a team lead by Brown University planetary scientist Brandon Johnson was able to demonstrate the physical feasibility of icy plates driving deep into the icy interior in a processes similar to what's seen on Earth," reports … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Japan’s refusal to stop ivory trade undermines bans elsewhere

Wednesday 6 December 9:59:26 UTC 2017

Even though other countries are clamping down on illegal ivory, the unconstrained trade in Japan may offer loopholes for criminals to keep selling ivory – fuelling elephant poaching [Link]

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

Wednesday 6 December 9:59:24 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]

Mashable » These 'Star Wars' themed sex toys will make you feel a different kind of force

Wednesday 6 December 7:33:51 UTC 2017

So that new Star Wars flick is coming out soon, which means plenty of cross-promotion. But we have a hunch the marketing types behind the franchise would've approved Star Toys, a series of sex toys that will leave you feeling a different kind of force, we guess. SEE ALSO: Sorry, Star Wars fans, you're not getting that Old Republic trilogy you … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Wants Progressive Web Apps To Replace Chrome Apps

Wednesday 6 December 7:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Android Police: The Chrome Web Store originally launched in 2010, and serves a hub for installing apps, extensions, and themes packaged for Chrome. Over a year ago, Google announced that it would phase out Chrome apps on Windows, Mac, and Linux in 2018. Today, the company sent out an email to developers with … [Link]

Mashable » Aspiring poet's rejection letter from 1928 is delightfully brutal

Wednesday 6 December 6:33:17 UTC 2017

No one likes being rejected, especially when you receive a letter that gives your work an absolute dressing down.   Penned by Australian publisher Angus & Robertson in 1928, the letter is addressed to Frederick Charles Meyer of Katoomba, who had sent a sample of his writing to the company. SEE ALSO: A woman is writing poignant poems to strangers based … [Link]

Mashable » Beyoncé presents Colin Kaepernick with Muhammad Ali Legacy Award

Wednesday 6 December 6:03:11 UTC 2017

Colin Kaepernick is on a roll. His latest accolade: an award from Beyoncé. On Tuesday, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback was presented with Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award by none other than Queen Bey. SEE ALSO: Colin Kaepernick speaks out about resisting oppression in rare public appearance "Colin took action with no fear of consequence or repercussion," said Beyoncé. … [Link]

Mashable » Comcast designed a Wi-Fi router that you won't be ashamed to show off

Wednesday 6 December 5:01:00 UTC 2017

Hear the words "Wi-Fi router," and you usually think of that vertical slab decorated with ports and blinking lights, or a horizontal slab sprouting multiple antennas that resembles some kind monstrous alien bug. In short, Wi-Fi routers are uglyComcast is looking to change that with its xFi Advanced Gateway, which trades the slabs for a sleek, slanted mini tower. Instead of … [Link]

Mashable » Lena Dunham says she warned the Hillary Clinton campaign about Harvey Weinstein

Wednesday 6 December 4:47:15 UTC 2017

“I just want you to let you know that Harvey’s a rapist and this is going to come out at some point." That's what Lena Dunham says she told the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign about Harvey Weinstein, reports the latest New York Times piece on the disgraced producer, who is facing sexual assault and harassment accusations from over 100 women. SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » US Says It Doesn't Need a Court Order To Ask Tech Companies To Build Encryption Backdoors

Wednesday 6 December 3:30:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares a report from Gizmodo: According to statements from July released this weekend, intelligence officials told members of the Senate Intelligence Committee that there's no need for them to approach courts before requesting a tech company help willfully — though they can always resort to obtaining a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court order if the company refuses. The documents show … [Link]

Mashable » Chance the Rapper just gave 300 pairs of unreleased Jordans to high schoolers

Wednesday 6 December 2:12:33 UTC 2017

Can Chance the Rapper do something mean, please? Chicago's philanthropic rapper brought an early Christmas to his home city on Monday, gifting 300 pairs of unreleased Jordan Retro 11s to a crowd of high school students. SEE ALSO: Chance The Rapper finally gets the recognition he's been waiting for, thanks to the Chicago Bulls Chance was attending his monthly Open Mike … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Watershed' Medical Trial Proves Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Reversed

Wednesday 6 December 2:10:00 UTC 2017

dryriver writes: For those suffering from type 2 diabetes, there is good news. Nearly half of the participants in a watershed trial of a new diabetes treatment were able to reverse their affliction. The method is quite simple — an all liquid diet that causes participants to lose a lot of weight, followed by a carefully controlled diet of real … [Link]

Mashable » Here's what Facebook's Australian users talked about the most in 2017

Wednesday 6 December 1:58:41 UTC 2017

It’s no secret that the conversations we have on Facebook are often different to ones we have on other social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram. That's evident in Facebook's data about the most-talked about topics in Australia for 2017, with women, sport and music leading the charge. SEE ALSO: How Facebook Watch will overtake YouTube as the biggest video platform … [Link]

Mashable » Striking aerial photos show severity of California wildfires

Wednesday 6 December 1:56:18 UTC 2017

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti declared a state of emergency in the city Tuesday as several wildfires continued to rage across the region. Blazes in Santa Clarita, Santa Ana and Ventura County claimed tens of thousands of acres between them and filled the southern Californian skies with smoke — so much smoke in fact, they left trails visible from space. SEE … [Link]

Slashdot » Feds Shut Down Allegedly Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Offering

Wednesday 6 December 1:30:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday announced that it was taking action against an initial coin offering (ICO) that the SEC alleges is fraudulent. The announcement represents the first enforcement action by the SEC's recently created cyber fraud unit. In July, the agency fired a warning shot. It announced that … [Link]

Slashdot » 40 Percent of America Will Cut the Cord By 2030, New Report Predicts

Wednesday 6 December 0:50:00 UTC 2017

bumblebaetuna shares a report from Motherboard: By 2030, as many as 40 percent of Americans will have cut the cord, according to predictions in a new report by market analyst TDG Research. The percent of U.S. households still shelling out for cable has dropped every year since 2012. If the trend continues on the current path, TDG predicts the percent … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Send and Receive SMS With Java Using Nexmo

Wednesday 6 December 0:11:41 UTC 2017

The Nexmo SMS API is a service that allows you to send and receive SMS messages anywhere in the world. Nexmo provides REST APIs, but it's much easier to use the Java client library we've written for you. [Link]

Mashable » Surreal scenes of devastation across Southern California from unrelenting wildfires

Wednesday 6 December 0:10:44 UTC 2017

At least three fires are devastating Southern California, devouring Ventura and Santa Ana counties with flames, and stifling surrounding counties, including Los Angeles, with smoke.  SEE ALSO: California's worst fire season just got even more terrifying The fires began on Monday night and continued to spread throughout the day on Tuesday. So far, the Rye Fire in Santa Clarita has burned … [Link]

Slashdot » ISPs and Movie Industry Prepare Canadian Pirate Site Blocking Deal

Wednesday 6 December 0:10:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: A coalition of movie industry companies and ISPs, including Bell, Rogers, and Cineplex are discussing a proposal to implement a plan to allow for website blockades without judicial oversight. The Canadian blocklist would be maintained by a new non-profit organization called "Internet Piracy Review Agency" (IPRA) and enforced through the CTRC, Canadaland … [Link]

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