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.

ProgrammableWeb.com » Understanding the Less Popular Push/Streaming Protocols (XMPP, CoAP, MQTT, etc.)

Monday 11 December 23:36:56 UTC 2017

This is the fourth part of our series on push technologies. In part three, we looked at when Webhooks are appropriate, what you can do with WebSockets, and how Webhooks differ from other push technologies. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook doesn't scan Messenger for fake news. But it definitely should

Monday 11 December 23:36:05 UTC 2017

Facebook has been cracking down on fake news, but it's been missing one very important place of conversation. Messenger, the standalone app for Facebook's private messaging feature, is not being included in the company's fact-checking program.  SEE ALSO: Facebook Messenger just made sharing photos way better In March, Facebook recruited a team of third-party fact-checkers to flag fake news articles that … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Connects Kubernetes Apps via Open Service Broker API

Monday 11 December 23:35:38 UTC 2017

Microsoft has announced that it will now use the Open Service Broker API to open source the Open Service Broker for Azure (OSBA). This move comes as Microsoft continues to see increased adoption of Kubernetes on Azure. [Link]

Mashable » We should all watch SpaceX attempt its 20th rocket landing

Monday 11 December 23:32:01 UTC 2017

Update: Initially set for Tuesday, SpaceX is now aiming for a Wednesday launch "to allow for additional time for pre-launch ground systems checks." I get nervous every single time I watch a rocket launch. And as a space reporter, I watch a lot of rocket launches. In all, I've probably seen more than 50 launches in person or online, and every … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix pulls some Big Brother nonsense with your data

Monday 11 December 23:20:29 UTC 2017

Netflix watches you, too. The streaming service sent what it probably thought was an innocuous-enough tweet Sunday night, ribbing a few dozen of its users for partaking in a holiday-inspired B-movie binge.     To the 53 people who've watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days: Who hurt you? — Netflix US (@netflix) December 11, 2017 We reached … [Link]

Slashdot » In-Store WiFi Provider Used Starbucks Website To Generate Monero Coins

Monday 11 December 23:20:00 UTC 2017

hjf writes: On December 2nd, Twitter user Noah Dinkin tweeted a screenshot that showed that Starbucks' in-store "free WiFi" is using their captive portal to briefly mine the Monero cryptocurrency during the 10-second delay splash screen. Starbucks has not yet responded to the tweet, and neither has their wifi provider, Fibertel Argentina. While Dinkin mentioned that the culprit behind the … [Link]

Mashable » You can finally stream 4K videos on Xbox One consoles

Monday 11 December 22:47:11 UTC 2017

Xbox One S and X consoles can stream 4K resolution videos through the YouTube app now, over a year after the 4K-ready Xbox One S console was released. Microsoft released an update to the YouTube app available to Xbox One consoles, allowing the One S and X to play videos in resolutions up to 4K. The YouTube app is currently the … [Link]

Slashdot » AI-Assisted Fake Porn Is Here and We're All Screwed

Monday 11 December 22:40:00 UTC 2017

New submitter samleecole shares a report from Motherboard: There's a video of Gal Gadot having sex with her stepbrother on the internet. But it's not really Gadot's body, and it's barely her own face. It's an approximation, face-swapped to look like she's performing in an existing incest-themed porn video. The video was created with a machine learning algorithm, using easily … [Link]

Mashable » Want to work with Cisco? This bundle of courses can help you get certified.

Monday 11 December 22:33:53 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. That home Wi-Fi connection you so desperately need to function on a daily basis? Networking technology. The wireless XBOX controller that steers you through an attack on Jakku in Star Wars: Battlefront II? Networking technology. That cable modem that aids and abets your Keeping Up With the … [Link]

Mashable » Youth climate trial reaches federal appeals court, as judges signal it's going to trial

Monday 11 December 22:33:16 UTC 2017

A landmark case involving a group of 21 young Americans who are suing the federal government for its failure to protect them from the adverse consequences of climate change is inching closer to a trial date.  The case, known as Juliana v. United States, was  scheduled to go to trial in Oregon beginning on Feb. 5. That court date has been … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb might actually make virtual reality useful

Monday 11 December 22:26:25 UTC 2017

Airbnb thinks virtual reality could one day help you plan, and survive, your vacation.  As tacky as that sounds, this could actually be a really good use of VR.  SEE ALSO: 2 Airbnb hosts could be fined up to $148,000 for illegally renting out their apartments Airbnb is making changes. Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, told Mashable that the new Airbnb hopes … [Link]

Mashable » Dia & Co is the body positive subscription box you've been waiting for

Monday 11 December 22:18:44 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Cute clothes for curvy women can be hard to find — most mainstream stores have a tiny section in the back where they keep sizes 12 and up, where the clothes are either boring and shapeless or very poorly made. It's super frustrating, and can … [Link]

Mashable » There is a dead phone epidemic. Solve it with this battery pack that's $80 off

Monday 11 December 22:13:50 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Do you ever find yourself stranded with an empty battery after a long night out? It's the worst, especially if you just need to order a Lyft to get home. Say goodbye to borrowing strangers' phones once when you invest in a Mophie Powerstation 8X … [Link]

Mashable » Can self-driving cars even honk their own horns?

Monday 11 December 22:13:21 UTC 2017

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will likely change the way we get around forever, but the AI that controls them might not be able to tell other cars on the road when they're driving like assholes.  At least not at first.  SEE ALSO: This interactive map shows where self-driving cars are being tested around the world Case in point: The City of Las … [Link]

Mashable » Now Beyoncé, Hillary Clinton, and Serena Williams can be the angel on your Christmas tree

Monday 11 December 22:09:51 UTC 2017

Nothing says decorating the Christmas tree like honoring your favorite female figures.  And you know they deserve to be at the top of that tannenbaum.  Women To Look Up To created tree toppers of powerful women from politics, pop culture, and business to make your holiday filled with a lot more cheer after 2017.  SEE ALSO: Ridiculous Star Wars holiday decor … [Link]

Mashable » Green Monday deals on tech: Get massive savings on Amazon devices, Dell computers, HDTVs, and more

Monday 11 December 22:02:31 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're scratching your head about the term "Green Monday" you're not aloneIt's definitely a thing, though, and with two weeks left 'til Christmas your shopping days are numbered. SEE ALSO: Green Monday is apparently a thing and these are the best deals Of … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Buys Shazam To Boost Apple Music

Monday 11 December 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Apple agreed to acquire music-identification service Shazam, taking ownership of one of the first apps to demonstrate the power of the iPhone, recognizing songs after hearing just a few bars of a tune. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but a person familiar with the situation said Apple is paying about $400 … [Link]

Mashable » Billie Lourd pays tribute to mother Carrie Fisher at Star Wars premiere

Monday 11 December 21:59:27 UTC 2017

Almost a year after Carrie Fisher's tragic death, her daughter Billie Lourd paid tribute to the iconic Star Wars actress and took on the mantle by appearing alongside her in The Last Jedi. Billie Lourd honored her mother with two subtle visual tributes at Saturday's premiere in Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' premiere left the first audience … [Link]

Mashable » Megyn Kelly's interview with Trump's accusers is required viewing

Monday 11 December 21:58:19 UTC 2017

On Monday morning, NBC's Megyn Kelly did what the cultural and political moment demanded: She ceded much of the spotlight on her hour of the Today show to three women who say President Donald Trump once demeaned, groped, or kissed them without consent over the past decades. They are among at least a dozen women who've accused Trump of sexual misconduct.  … [Link]

Mashable » Computers made from e-waste are helping kids use the internet for first time

Monday 11 December 21:57:09 UTC 2017

Making computers out of e-waste and casing them in jerrycans is allowing kids their first chance to go online. The computers were built by an association in Chad, called Wenaklabs, in association with UNICEF. Most of us cannot imagine a life disconnected from the internet, but there are 346 million young people who have no access at all. A new UNICEF … [Link]

Mashable » Here are 7 things you (Probably) didn't know about the film 'Lethal Weapon'

Monday 11 December 21:54:37 UTC 2017

You probably forgot that Lethal Weapon is technically a Christmas movie, and since it also had its 30th anniversary this year, we're squeezing it in before it's 2018. Let us know in the comments if you want to see a part 2, with Things from the Lethal Weapon sequels! Subscribe to CineFix for more movie-related content. Read more…More about Lapd, Gary … [Link]

Mashable » A group of scientists will listen for alien signals coming from that interstellar asteroid

Monday 11 December 21:46:32 UTC 2017

In October, an oddly-shaped asteroid that came from interstellar space shot through our solar system.  On Wednesday, scientists will point a large radio telescope toward it as it continues to hurtle through space millions of miles away. Why? It's all in the name of searching for alien life.  Researchers working with the alien-hunting Breakthrough Listen project, backed by Russian billionaire Yuri … [Link]

Mashable » Ratatouille turns 10: WHERE IS HE NOW?

Monday 11 December 21:42:30 UTC 2017

This year, the Disney Pixar film Ratatouille turned 10. In honor of its 10th anniversary, the biggest question on our minds is: Where is Remy now? The last we saw of him, he had begun working in his own restaurant in France called "La Ratatouille" alongside his two human best friends Linguini and Colette. Meanwhile, his rat friends move in to … [Link]

Mashable » An auto-tracking camera stabilizer means you don't have to bug your friends to take videos of you anymore

Monday 11 December 21:25:27 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. "Sport mode" is a camera feature that's been around forever, but it still seems like companies can't get the hang of tracking that doesn't involve an obnoxious amount of blurriness. Though we could all ride Segways to film fast-moving objects, shouldn't there be a … [Link]

Mashable » Stop shoving your gym shoes in with your laptop and get this bag with a special shoe compartment

Monday 11 December 21:22:05 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Taking two pairs of shoes to work has become a way of life. Whether you're going to the gym before work and need to lug your sneakers along or keep a pair of fancy shoes on hand to swap out for the office or … [Link]

New Scientist – News » ‘Scary’ spider photos on Facebook are revealing new species

Monday 11 December 21:20:50 UTC 2017

When people see a big spider they often post a photo on Facebook – and those images have now revealed up to 30 new species [Link]

Slashdot » President Trump Is Sending NASA Back To The Moon

Monday 11 December 21:20:00 UTC 2017

President Trump has formally told NASA to send U.S. astronauts back to the moon. From a report: "The directive I'm signing today will refocus America's space program on human exploration and discovery," he said. Standing at the president's side as he signed "Space Policy Directive 1" on Monday was Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt, one of the last two humans … [Link]

Mashable » Save on these Bluetooth headphones for Green Monday

Monday 11 December 21:07:02 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Some of us just weren't built to wear earbuds. Sometimes they constantly fall out and sometimes they're just plain uncomfortable. The good news is that companies like the one behind the ARMOR-X GO-X3 Bluetooth Headphones are working to design earbuds that actually fit.  SEE ALSO: 10 … [Link]

Slashdot » The First Women in Tech Didn't Leave — Men Pushed Them Out

Monday 11 December 20:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: A column on the Wall Street Journal argues that sexism in the tech industry is as old as the tech industry itself. At its genesis, computer programming faced a double stigma — it was thought of as menial labor, like factory work, and it was feminized, a kind of "women's work" that wasn't considered intellectual (Editor's … [Link]

Mashable » Delight in these 12 trash holiday movies on Netflix

Monday 11 December 20:36:10 UTC 2017

The winter holidays are a great time to catch up on your prestige TV and your Oscar-bait movies, but let's get our priorities straight: The primary entertainment function of December is trashy Christmas movies.  In honor of Netflix's guilty pleasure A Christmas Prince (and upcoming Christmas Inheritance, which we fully expect to meet the same standard), let us revel in the … [Link]

Mashable » The weirdest, funniest, and ugliest ornaments for your office White Elephant exchange

Monday 11 December 20:36:00 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Does anyone actually buy ornaments for themselves? Unless you're doing a specific themed tree, most of your ornaments are probably random gifts from stumped grandparents, Holiday party gift swaps, or you kids' obligatory class crafts. SEE ALSO: Rock your holiday party with the best … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Faltering carbon capture needs more investment not doubt

Monday 11 December 20:30:00 UTC 2017

The world's first full-scale power plant carbon capture project has stumbled, but we can't let that risk the future of a technology we need, says Olive Heffernan [Link]

Mashable » Internet pioneers call on Congress to save net neutrality

Monday 11 December 20:22:26 UTC 2017

An impressive list of early internet pioneers and technologists have issued an updated letter to Congress in which they urge a hard stop on Thursday's Federal Communications Commission vote to repeal net neutrality protections. SEE ALSO: Net neutrality protestors hit Verizon stores — including these two dudes in snowy Fairbanks, Alaska Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the web; Apple co-founder Steve … [Link]

Mashable » Green Monday is apparently a thing and these are the best deals

Monday 11 December 20:18:11 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but there's another capitalism-fueled holiday you need to know about: Green Monday.  Apparently, Green Monday was invented by eBay back in 2007 as a day to get all your online shopping done with enough time … [Link]

Mashable » Pentagon will allow transgender people to enlist in military despite Trump's tweets

Monday 11 December 20:09:50 UTC 2017

The Pentagon announced Monday it will allow transgender recruits to enlist in the military next year, despite Trump's efforts on Twitter in July to enforce a ban. Speaking to the Associated Press, Maj. David Eastburn confirmed that transgender individuals will be able to sign up beginning Jan. 1 while legal battles continue. The announcement comes as a federal judge denied a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Arrow' star Stephen Amell sure looks sexy working out

Monday 11 December 20:09:04 UTC 2017

‘Arrow’ star Stephen Amell regularly uploads videos of his fitness routine on his social media to show his fans how he works out for his hit TV show.  Read more…More about Celebrities, Health, Mashable Video, Fitness, and Celebs [Link]

Mashable » Someone shaved Donald Trump into the back of their head and it's frightening AF

Monday 11 December 20:05:20 UTC 2017

XB hair salon in Taiwan created a Donald Trump “hair tattoo” for a client. Complete with a blonde combover and eyebrows.  Read more…More about Watercooler, Twitter, Internet, Mashable Video, and Taiwan [Link]

Slashdot » LinkedIn Bro Poetry Pretty Much Sums Up 2017

Monday 11 December 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an article: It starts out like this: I was homeless. I was fired yesterday. I was walking home. I took an Uber. Someone stopped me on the street. My boss told me not to take a chance on anyone over 50, but I hired him anyway. It was Elon Musk. LinkedIn has become overrun with these … [Link]

Slashdot » How Email Open Tracking Quietly Took Over the Web

Monday 11 December 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Brian Merchant, writing for Wired: There are some 269 billion emails sent and received daily. That's roughly 35 emails for every person on the planet, every day. Over 40 percent of those emails are tracked, according to a study published last June by OMC, an "email intelligence" company that also builds anti-tracking tools. The tech is pretty simple. Tracking clients … [Link]

Mashable » Men are mad online about that 'Cat Person' short story

Monday 11 December 19:10:01 UTC 2017

In a thoroughly unsurprising twist, men are mad online about a New Yorker short story in which the male character is revealed to be an asshole.  The story is question is Kristen Roupenian's short story "Cat Person" from Monday's magazine issue. It tells the story of a brief and unsettling fling between a young female college student and a 34-year-old man, … [Link]

Mashable » Californians band together to save horses from wildfires

Monday 11 December 19:09:12 UTC 2017

To help the horses rescued from the San Luis Rey Training Center, click here.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, California, Horse, Rescue, and California Drought [Link]

Slashdot » Net Neutrality: 'Father Of Internet' Joins Tech Leaders in Condemning Repeal Plan

Monday 11 December 18:42:00 UTC 2017

More than 20 internet pioneers and leaders including the "father of the internet", Vint Cerf; the inventor of the world wide web, Tim Berners-Lee; and the Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak have urged the FCC to cancel its vote to repeal net neutrality, describing the plan as "based on a flawed and factually inaccurate" understanding of how the internet works. From … [Link]

Mashable » Get analog style with the function of a smartwatch in this Kickstarter campaign

Monday 11 December 18:20:02 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Smartwatches can be useful and cool, but not everyone loves having a tiny screen on their wrist that's hard to swipe through. And unfortunately, even the most stylish analog watch won't keep you connected to your devices. The New York Standard Watch Company, however, … [Link]

Mashable » Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and more are standing up for bullied kid Keaton Jones

Monday 11 December 18:17:38 UTC 2017

By now, you've probably seen the name Keaton Jones or #StandWithKeaton, regarding the Tennessee boy whose video about his terrible bullying experience went pretty viral this weekend.  The heartbreaking video, in which Jones describes how he's bullied in school, created an instant outpouring of support and love from all corners of the internet. Many, many people shared their own stories, words … [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of HP computer models carry a deactivated keylogger

Monday 11 December 18:08:24 UTC 2017

In November, a computer programmer spotted some strange code while trying to control a backlit keyboard on a Hewlett-Packard laptop. It was a keylogger — which if turned on by a hacker is capable of monitoring every keystroke you type and save this activity to a file. It's a common hacking technique used to steal passwords, as Google recently noted in … [Link]

Mashable » Arckits are the grown-up Legos we never knew we wanted

Monday 11 December 18:04:15 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The Millennial's answer to Legos is here and it's just as beautiful as you'd expect. Like Legos, Arckits are a set of small components that click together to create miniature structures. You can follow the blueprints in the kit or create your own constructions … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Releases Tool To Help iPhone Hackers

Monday 11 December 18:00:00 UTC 2017

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, writing for Motherboard: Google has released a powerful tool that can help security researchers hack and find bugs in iOS 11.1.2, a very recent version of the iPhone operating system. The exploit is the work of Ian Beer, one of the most prolific iOS bug hunters, and a member of Google Project Zero, which works to find bugs … [Link]

Mashable » Photos and video show terrifying spread of California's Thomas Fire

Monday 11 December 17:35:46 UTC 2017

As wildfires continue to blaze throughout Southern California, displacing residents and destroying buildings, terrifying images and videos show firefighters struggling to battle the historically large Thomas Fire. SEE ALSO: How to help victims of the Southern California wildfires As of Monday morning, the fire had grown to 230,500 acres, and spread from Ventura County into Santa Barbara County. Ventura County's crisis … [Link]

Mashable » Apple is buying Shazam

Monday 11 December 17:32:28 UTC 2017

It’s official: Your go-to method for finding out what song is playing in your Lyft is changing hands, with Apple confirming today that will acquire Shazam.  Founded in 1999, the company makes an app that listens to music and tells users the artist and song name. It also works with movies and television shows. Anyone interested in adding that random song … [Link]

Slashdot » The Case that Bitcoin Is a Bubble

Monday 11 December 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from the Economist: It seems that every day, Bitcoin seems to hit a new high. But the reported price can move up and down by $1,000 or so within a few hours. This might have made it a great investment for those who got in at the right price and are nimble enough to … [Link]

Mashable » Winter Wardrobe: Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to dress like a giant sleeping bag

Monday 11 December 17:09:02 UTC 2017

PAID CONTENT | UNIQLOUniqlo’s HEATTECH, BLOCKTECH, and Ultra Light collections merge fashion with function, no matter what winter throws our wayAt Mashable HQ, there is no dress code, but there is a clear style shift when the cold winter months come calling. Some people know how to handle it, and some need a little *ahem* schooling on how to dress appropriately … [Link]

Mashable » If you order the iPhone X right now, you'll get it by Friday

Monday 11 December 17:00:55 UTC 2017

If you just can't wait for the iPhone X, today's your lucky day.  After iPhone X pre-orders began in October, Apple estimated that units would take five to six weeks to ship. Such pessimistic prospects are now a thing of the past: iPhone X orders will now ship in two to four business days.  SEE ALSO: Apple and Stanford team up … [Link]

Mashable » Google's AR Stickers are here, and photos will never be the same again

Monday 11 December 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Need another reason to switch to Google's Pixel 2 phones? How about an augmented reality squad? Unveiled with all its fall hardware in October, Google has finally launched its anticipated "AR Stickers" feature that lets all Pixel phones (that includes first-gen models) place virtual characters and objects from the likes of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Stranger Things and then … [Link]

Mashable » 11 times The Rock proved he was an actual Demi-god in 2017

Monday 11 December 16:59:28 UTC 2017

While the year 2017 was filled with hardships, at least Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was here with a level head to set an example. SEE ALSO: The 5 times Hollywood scored in making sequels From his bromance with Kevin Hart, to continuing his dedication to charity work, the Rock had a great year, and we're hopeful he'll continue to delight in … [Link]

Mashable » 25 books and stationery items to gift your nerdy bookworm friends

Monday 11 December 16:45:05 UTC 2017

Gift shopping for the holidays can be stressful, especially if you have no idea what to get the people who have particular tastes. We all know someone who always keeps their nose in a book, whether it's with reading, writing, or planning ahead and with the holiday season here, it's the perfect opportunity to get them something they'll enjoy. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Bitcoin Futures Surge In First Day Of Trading

Monday 11 December 16:41:00 UTC 2017

On their first day of trading, bitcoin futures surged past $18,000, adding to a streak for the digital currency that began the year at just $1,000 and has nearly tripled in value over the past month alone. From a report: Reuters reports that bitcoin futures, traded through the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), saw January contracts, which opened at $15,460 … [Link]

Mashable » Someone saw 'Bee Movie' 357 times this year because everybody needs a hobby

Monday 11 December 16:38:22 UTC 2017

You won't beelieve how much some people love Bee Movie. One person is such a fan that, according to Netflix, they saw it 357 times in a single year.  SEE ALSO: Public binging on Netflix is more popular than you think That standout statistic comes from Netflix's annual "Year in Review" report (via Business Insider), which looks at viewership data compiled … [Link]

Mashable » Mario Batali stepping down from his business after sexual misconduct accusations

Monday 11 December 16:28:59 UTC 2017

Mario Batali is the latest man in power to face sexual misconduct allegations.  The celebrity chef was exposed in a lengthy investigation by Eater published Monday morning in which four women come forward with their own stories of sexual assault and harassment against Batali. Because of the accusation, the chef is stepping down from his restaurant business and away from hosting … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Faltering carbon capture needs more investment not doubt

Monday 11 December 16:17:43 UTC 2017

The world's first full-scale power plant carbon capture project has stumbled, but we can't let that risk the future of a technology we need, says Olive Heffernan [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat's Getting Smarter

Monday 11 December 16:16:38 UTC 2017

Read more…More about Snapchat, Snapchat Lenses, Mashable Reels, Tech, and Social Media Companies [Link]

Mashable » Combine your love for Legos with your coffee obsession in one swoon-worthy mug

Monday 11 December 16:14:50 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're obsessed with coffee and you love Legos a bit more than the average adult should —isn't that everyone? —then combine the best of both worlds with this awesome Lego coffee mug that's 20% off. SEE ALSO: This R2-D2 coffee press is out … [Link]

Mashable » Someone watched 'Pirates of the Caribbean' on Netflix 365 days in a row

Monday 11 December 16:12:41 UTC 2017

When you look back on 2017, remember that you were one of the millions of Netflix users who streamed more than a billion hours of TV and movies a week. You're a hero! Netflix shared its year-in-review on Monday, revealing that Mexico, Canada, and Peru are the top bingeing streaming nations (streaming Olympics, anyone?), that American Vandal swept not only the … [Link]

Mashable » 10 most iconic 'Game of Thrones' moments in 2017

Monday 11 December 16:03:41 UTC 2017

Those wintery winds of hiatus are blowing mighty strong across the plains of Westeros. Our supplies of patience are nearly depleted, and morale is low for the Game of Thrones fandom, with news that Season 8 might not reach our shores until 2019.  But fear not, because we still have the whole of last season to rewatch, and what better time … [Link]

Slashdot » Former Facebook Exec Says Social Media is Ripping Apart Society

Monday 11 December 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report on The Verge: Another former Facebook executive has spoken out about the harm the social network is doing to civil society around the world. Chamath Palihapitiya, who joined Facebook in 2007 and became its vice president for user growth, said he feels "tremendous guilt" about the company he helped make. "I think we have … [Link]

Mashable » This device transforms your ordinary bicycle into an e-bike in seconds

Monday 11 December 15:58:52 UTC 2017

Rubbee X is an e-drive that can turn almost any manual bicycle into an electric hybrid. The device is completely wireless and it can be attached and detached from the seat post in seconds. You can pre-order 'Rubbee X' by contributing to the Kickstarter campaign and prices start at around $350.  Read more…More about Mashable Video, Electric, Urban Transport, Electric Vehicles, … [Link]

Mashable » No chill Beyoncé shut down a probably chilled beer named after her

Monday 11 December 15:55:34 UTC 2017

Apparently the last thing you want to do is mess with Beyoncé. And the second last thing you want to do is name a beer after her.  A Brooklyn Brewery was given a cease and desist letter recently to stop producing a Beyonce-inspired beer.  Brooklyn's Lineup Brewing was selling Bïeryoncé – an German style beer that originated in October 2016 and … [Link]

Mashable » 'Walking Dead' pulls a 'Game of Thrones,' departs from comics with major character death

Monday 11 December 15:51:13 UTC 2017

Warning: The following post contains spoilers for the most recent episode of The Walking Dead and the comics on which it is based. In its final season, The Walking Dead is showing no mercy – but what else is new? On Sunday night's episode, we learned that Carl Grimes took a severe bite to the abdomen and his death is imminent. … [Link]

Mashable » Save nearly $200 on this HTC VR headset bundle in time for the holidays

Monday 11 December 15:34:41 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you're in the middle of holiday shopping, then that means you've been scoping out some big deals on awesome stuff, and that includes this HTC Vive VR headset bundle for nearly $200 off. Image: HTCThis special bundle of the day from Amazon includes … [Link]

Mashable » John Boyega says 'The Last Jedi' will tell us 'exactly which way' the Finn/Poe relationship is going

Monday 11 December 15:32:21 UTC 2017

There has been an awakening — have you felt it? No, we're not talking about Rey's burgeoning Force powers; we mean the chemistry between Resistance fighter Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and rebel Stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) — aka the pairing that the internet has affectionately dubbed "StormPilot."  The ship that launched a thousand memes has been the talk of the interwebs … [Link]

Slashdot » German Intelligence Warns of Increased Chinese Cyberspying

Monday 11 December 15:20:00 UTC 2017

The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency has warned that China allegedly is using social networks to try to cultivate lawmakers and other officials as sources. From a report: Hans-Georg Maassen said his agency, known by its German acronym BfV, believes more than 10,000 Germans have been targeted by Chinese intelligence agents posing as consultants, headhunters or researchers, primarily on … [Link]

Mashable » Christmas time means loads of sneaky cats getting stuck in trees

Monday 11 December 15:19:09 UTC 2017

‘Tis the season to be a total jerk if you're a cat. Oh wait, that's ALL YEAR ROUND. SEE ALSO: Upside down Christmas trees are trending, and the internet is outraged People on Twitter have been sharing images of their feline pals clambering into their Christmas trees. just caught my cat climbing up the Christmas tree hahahhaha pic.twitter.com/egcBS59jL1 — emma (@emseymourx) … [Link]

Mashable » Beware: There's a fake Ethereum wallet app in Apple's App Store

Monday 11 December 15:13:55 UTC 2017

A fake version of popular wallet for cryptocurrency Ethereum, MyEtherWallet, is currently being sold in Apple's App Store.  The app is created by a developer called Nam Le, with no ties to the makers of the original MyEtherWallet, which currently exists only as a browser app.  SEE ALSO: Bitcoin's little brother Ethereum is at an all-time high On Sunday, MyEtherWallet confirmed … [Link]

Mashable » Pick up this handy digital recorder for just $70 while it's on sale

Monday 11 December 15:06:04 UTC 2017

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you're a journalist who needs to handle an important interview or you just want a simple setup to record your next podcast, this handy portable recorder can do the trick — and it's 30% off. SEE ALSO: 10 of the best gifts you … [Link]

Mashable » The finale of 'Blue Planet II' carried a message that should be heard by all

Monday 11 December 15:01:16 UTC 2017

In Blue Planet II we have already seen many examples of the effect humanity has had on the world's oceans, but the finale laid out in plain terms just how much we have changed the seas — and how reversible the changes may be. SEE ALSO: This 'Blue Planet II' footage of an octopus covering itself in shells to evade a … [Link]

Mashable » This avocado looks like a pickle and has no pit

Monday 11 December 15:00:24 UTC 2017

UK grocery chain M&S is selling stoneless avocados, also known as ‘cocktail avocado’, whose skin is edible and has no pit — so it can be consumed in one bite. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Small, Avocado, Supermarket, and Fruit [Link]

Slashdot » Fired Tech Workers Turn To Chatbots for Counseling

Monday 11 December 14:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg report: For months Lovkesh Joshi was quietly terrified of losing his job as a manager at a top Indian tech services company. Joshi didn't want to burden his wife or friends so he turned to a chatbot therapist called Wysa. Powered by AI, the app promises to be "loyal, supportive and very private," and … [Link]

Mashable » The secret meaning behind the NBA's esports league logo

Monday 11 December 14:30:00 UTC 2017

The NBA and 2K Games are launching their own esports league for the NBA 2K video game series and on Monday they unveiled the league's logo. SEE ALSO: The Phoenix Suns were secretly replaced by robots. Here's the proof. The logo for the NBA 2K League is reminiscent of the NBA's own logo but instead of featuring a basketball player, it … [Link]

Mashable » Former Facebook exec says network is 'destroying how society works'

Monday 11 December 14:16:22 UTC 2017

"You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies."  That was the tagline for The Social Network, the film about creating Facebook, and it's only become more relevant as the social network has grown to more than 2 billion people. Those "few enemies" are former Facebook executives, people who helped build the tech giant.  “The short-term, dopamine-driven … [Link]

Mashable » The NFL signs a new Verizon deal that's great for consumers

Monday 11 December 14:11:34 UTC 2017

NFL rights are the biggest in sports media—and the closest thing we have to weather vane for where our jumbled world of media and tech are headed. On Monday, news broke that Verizon had agreed to a new five-year deal to stream NFL games to mobile devices (smartphones and tablets). The telecom giant is paying around $2 billion for the rights. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones,' 'Stranger Things' score Best Drama Golden Globe nominations

Monday 11 December 13:42:56 UTC 2017

The 2018 Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning, and — as per usual when it comes to the Globes — there were certainly some surprises. On the TV side, Amazon's just-released new outing The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (by Gilmore Girls scribe Amy Sherman-Palladino) made a strong showing, and is likely the early favorite for comedy actress, as this awards program … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix just totally trolled 53 of its users and to be fair they probably deserved it

Monday 11 December 13:15:26 UTC 2017

In case you were wondering, the answer is yes — Netflix knows exactly how many times you've watched A Christmas Prince. SEE ALSO: What to stream on Netflix in December On Sunday night, the official Netflix Twitter account shared the following, mind-boggling statistic — and asked a very pertinent question. To the 53 people who've watched A Christmas Prince every day … [Link]

Mashable » Saudi Arabia will open cinemas for the first time in 35 years

Monday 11 December 12:18:13 UTC 2017

Saudi Arabia is taking yet another step in the direction of sweeping social and economic reforms.  SEE ALSO: Saudi Arabia to allow women to get into sport stadiums After allowing women to drive in June 2018 and letting them into sport stadiums, the kingdom's ministry of information and culture announced that cinemas will open from early 2018, for the first time … [Link]

Slashdot » HP Laptops Found To Have Hidden Keylogger

Monday 11 December 12:15:00 UTC 2017

Hidden software that can record every letter typed on a computer keyboard has been discovered pre-installed on hundreds of HP laptop models, BBC reported on Monday citing the findings of a security researcher. From the report: Security researcher Michael Myng found the keylogging code in software drivers preinstalled on HP laptops to make the keyboard work. HP said more than … [Link]

Mashable » The chilling reason everyone's sharing that 'New Yorker' story about dating

Monday 11 December 12:12:02 UTC 2017

Have you ever finished a story and thought to yourself: "I just read my life on a page"? That's how many women are responding to a New Yorker short story about a young woman's shitty dating experience. SEE ALSO: Do the decent thing and send one of these texts instead of ghosting If you haven't yet read Cat Person by Kristen … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Simpsons' has finally addressed why Maggie is still a baby after 27 years

Monday 11 December 11:48:27 UTC 2017

There are some paradoxes in life far that are far too complex to even begin addressing. Take Maggie Simpson for instance. She's been on our screens for 27 years, but she's still only a year old. SEE ALSO: This girl's scream is just like Homer Simpson's and it's amazing Well there are some things in life that we simply aren't meant … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Simpsons' writer unveils cut scene from 'Who Shot Mr Burns?' episode

Monday 11 December 11:40:34 UTC 2017

There have been many, many great whodunnits in our time. Few can live up to the sheer dramatic tension surrounding the mystery of the Springfield resident who put a bullet in the town's most timeless villain, though. SEE ALSO: This girl's scream is just like Homer Simpson's and it's amazing On Saturday Josh Weinstein, one of the writers of the two-part … [Link]

Mashable » Judi Dench celebrates her birthday with the most British cake imaginable

Monday 11 December 11:36:38 UTC 2017

For the benefit of our non-British readers, Colin the Caterpillar is kind of a big deal. SEE ALSO: How Colin the Caterpillar spent his drunken 25th birthday It was Dame Judi Dench's birthday on Sunday. Her daughter helped her celebrate the only legitimate way a British person can. Happy birthday my beautiful, wonderful, inspirational Mamapic.twitter.com/U4loHkRAMh — Finty williams (@finty_williams) December 10, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What's the Best Way to Retrain Old IT Workers?

Monday 11 December 11:34:00 UTC 2017

A medium-sized company just hired a new IT manager who wants advice from the Slashdot community about their two remaining IT "gofers": These people have literally been here their entire "careers" and are now near retirement. Quite honestly, they do not have any experience other than reinstalling Windows, binding something to the domain and the occasional driver installation — and … [Link]

Mashable » Bitcoin price surges to almost $17,000 as trading begins on ‘futures’ exchange

Monday 11 December 11:06:48 UTC 2017

In what many see as the first true test for Bitcoin's price, one of the world's largest future exchanges, CBOE, has launched a Bitcoin futures product on Sunday.  The result, so far, is good for Bitcoin: The price is at $16,939 according to CoinMarketCap, up roughly 23% in the last 24 hours. The market cap of Bitcoin is currently $283 billion.  … [Link]

New Scientist – News » ‘Scary’ spider photos on Facebook are revealing new species

Monday 11 December 10:37:24 UTC 2017

When people see a big spider they often post a photo on Facebook – and those images have now revealed up to 30 new species [Link]

Mashable » Watching strangers help push a bus stuck in the snow will put you in the Christmas spirit

Monday 11 December 10:13:06 UTC 2017

There’s nothing better than to watch random strangers getting together for a simple act of kindness to put you in the right mood for Christmas.  SEE ALSO: This add-on will make your truck a snowmobile monster That's why this video showing people pushing a bus that got stuck in the snow is perfect to warm your cold, cold heart ahead of … [Link]

Mashable » Jack Black gave people a taste of the 'Jumanji' theme song he wrote with Nick Jonas

Monday 11 December 9:57:03 UTC 2017

Is this not the greatest theme-song in the world? It could just be a tribute… SEE ALSO: 'Jumanji' is a great video game movie that's not actually based on a video game Jack Black was a guest on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, and he showcased his incredible voice by giving the audience a taster of the theme tune … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Rock' discusses the possibility of running for President in 2020

Monday 11 December 9:56:52 UTC 2017

There's only one thing standing in the way of The Rock becoming President in 2020, and that's Kevin Hart. SEE ALSO: Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson has a theory about why he was usurped as sexiest man alive During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Dwayne Johnson was asked the question on everybody's lips: will he be making … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Machine Learning Is Analyzing Data From NASA's Kepler Space Telescope

Monday 11 December 8:34:00 UTC 2017

NASA writes: NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 14, to announce the latest discovery made by its planet-hunting Kepler space telescope. The discovery was made by researchers using machine learning from Google. Machine learning is an approach to artificial intelligence, and demonstrates new ways of analyzing Kepler data… When Kepler launched in March 2009, … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk's hats are selling out faster than you can say 'boring'

Monday 11 December 7:53:03 UTC 2017

Elon Musk is quite the hatter.  Besides running a car company, a space company, a tunnel company and an AI company, he also managed to sell roughly $600,000 worth of hats, and the demand just keeps on rising.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk totally didn't invent Bitcoin, you guys Musk's Boring Company sold 30,000 hats adorned with the company logo since they … [Link]

Mashable » Police wait for snake to cross the road, and nope

Monday 11 December 7:26:07 UTC 2017

Welp, this is a long snake. Two policemen in Australia have come across probably the longest snake you'll see in a while, during a night patrol north of Cairns in Queensland. SEE ALSO: Badass dude fearlessly takes care of snake on a train Found in an area called Wujul Wujul, the scrub python was estimated to be 5 metres (5.47 yards) … [Link]

Mashable » All you wanted for your birthday is every 'Street Fighter' ever

Monday 11 December 7:14:42 UTC 2017

Street Fighter is turning 30, so Capcom is releasing one heck of an anniversary collection. Set for release in May 2018, the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection will feature 12 games, including the 1987 original Street Fighter. Time to annoy your parents. SEE ALSO: Steam no longer accepting Bitcoin as payment, because it's too volatile Along with the OG, you'll get … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Evans is a real life superhero in lending his support to bullied kid

Monday 11 December 4:51:37 UTC 2017

By now you might've heard of middle schooler Keaton Jones, whose teary video details what bullies at school do to him. Well, it's been a wild and heartwarming 24 hours. The video has racked up more than 20 million views and support from thousands of people, proving that maybe all of humanity isn't terrible. SEE ALSO: A kid questioned his bullies … [Link]

Slashdot » Does Systemd Makes Linux Complex, Error-Prone, and Unstable?

Monday 11 December 4:32:00 UTC 2017

"Systemd developers split the community over a tiny detail that decreases stability significantly and increases complexity for not much real value." So argues Nico Schottelius, talking about his experiences as the CEO of a Swiss company providing VM hosting, datacenters, and high-speed fiber internet. Long-time Slashdot reader walterbyrd quotes Nico's essay: While I am writing here in flowery words, the … [Link]

Mashable » Sirius XM faces boycott from celebrities over Steve Bannon's return

Monday 11 December 4:03:01 UTC 2017

Steve Bannon might be looking forward to his return to radio, but celebrities like Seth Rogen, John Leguizamo and Melissa Etheridge are promising a boycott. According to CNN, the former chief strategist for President Donald Trump has rejoined the Sirius XM radio team as a host on the Breitbart News Daily show on conservative station Patriot — and folks are fuming. … [Link]

Slashdot » After Automating Order-Taking, Fast Food Chains Had to Hire More Workers

Monday 11 December 2:27:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes the Atlantic: Blaine Hurst, the CEO and president of Panera, told me that because of its new [self-service] kiosks, and an app that allows online ordering, the chain is now processing more orders overall, which means it needs more total workers to fulfill customer demand. Starbucks patrons who use the chain's app return more frequently than … [Link]

Mashable » 'Outlander' stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan discuss the Season 3 finale's twist ending

Monday 11 December 2:15:00 UTC 2017

Spoiler alert: This recap contains plot details for Outlander Season 3, episode 13, titled "The Eye of the Storm." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our episode 12 recap. Outlander Season 3 has taken Claire and Jamie Fraser on a truly epic voyage — from Scotland to Jamaica, and now to America, as the last … [Link]

Mashable » Josh Homme apologises after photographer said he kicked her

Monday 11 December 2:10:18 UTC 2017

UPDATE: Dec. 11, 2017, 5:31 p.m. AEDT Updated with an additional statement from Josh Homme. Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has apologised after a photographer claimed she was kicked in the head by the musician. Chelsea Lauren, who was working at the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas on Saturday in Los Angeles for Shutterstock, told Variety she was intentionally … [Link]

Mashable » Tightrope walker crosses Rome's Tiber River as cool as a cucumber

Monday 11 December 1:15:50 UTC 2017

Most folks cross Rome's Tiber River using one of the many bridges dotted along it. But an Italian performer has done his own thing, becoming the first person to cross via tightrope. High-wire artist Andrea Loreni has just completed a 135-metre-long, illuminated tightrope walk across the Tiber, reports ABC.  SEE ALSO: Insane stunt has 2 wingsuit flyers land inside a … [Link]

Mashable » Australia's bird of the year is the enemy of children and cyclists

Monday 11 December 0:51:19 UTC 2017

It wasn't just Moonlight that swooped in by surprise at an awards ceremony. Earlier this year, New Zealanders voted for the kea as their favourite bird, a cheeky olive-green parrot. Aussies have opted for a bird that's the enemy of cyclists, walkers and children everywhere. SEE ALSO: New Zealand's bird of the year is a highly cheeky parrot known for messing … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Say Human Lifespans Have Already Hit Their Peak

Monday 11 December 0:22:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes Newsweek: We have reached our peak in terms of lifespan, athletic performance and height, according to a new survey of research and historical records… "These traits no longer increase, despite further continuous nutritional, medical, and scientific progress," said Jean-FranÃois Toussaint, a physiologist at Paris Descartes University, France, in a press release… For the study, published in … [Link]

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