Geekish

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

Mashable » Clueless people are posting their searches to a fake Google Facebook page, and it's too much

Tuesday 23 January 23:43:40 UTC 2018

Navigating the internet without growing up using computers can be a daunting task for some. A simple Google search can turn into an afternoon of frustration. A fake and dormant Facebook page called Google Search App has been confusing loads of elderly and newbie Facebook users into thinking it's a real Google search engine, and it contains a whirlwind of emotions. … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Model S Plows Into a Fire Truck While Using Autopilot

Tuesday 23 January 23:20:00 UTC 2018

On Monday, a Tesla Model S plowed into the back of a fire truck on a freeway near Culver City, California. The driver is claiming the car was on Tesla's Autopilot driver assistance system. As a result, the National Traffic Safety Board will be investigating both driver and vehicle factors. CNBC reports: The Culver City Firefighters Association Local 1927 union … [Link]

Slashdot » DJI's New Mavic Air Drone Is a Beefed-Up Spark With 4K Video Support

Tuesday 23 January 23:00:00 UTC 2018

Earlier today, DJI announced the latest entry in its popular line of consumer drones: the Mavic Air. The drone starts at $799, which is $400 more than the Spark's current going rate and $200 below the cost of a new Mavic Pro. "The entry-level package does include a dedicated controller, though, albeit one without an integrated display," reports Ars Technica. … [Link]

Slashdot » Coinbase Is Making $2.7 Million a Day

Tuesday 23 January 22:43:00 UTC 2018

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bitcoin News: In information released to shareholders this week, Coinbase revealed that it recorded turnover of $1 billion last year, which works out at an astonishing $2.74 million a day or $2,000 a minute. As America's largest bitcoin broker, Coinbase claims the lion's share of the money that's pouring into the crypto space … [Link]

Mashable » Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war vet, will be first senator to give birth while in office

Tuesday 23 January 22:41:24 UTC 2018

Tammy Duckworth, the freshman senator and Iraq war vet who lost both her legs in combat, announced she's pregnant with her second child in a Chicago Sun-Times exclusive Tuesday. Her pregnancy is a milestone. She will be the first sitting senator to give birth while in office. She's due later this spring. The Purple Heart recipient has a young daughter Abigail, … [Link]

Mashable » Thanks to AI, it's now way easier to make memes

Tuesday 23 January 22:39:58 UTC 2018

Artificial intelligence might be scary to some. But for anyone who spends time editing photos, it's about to be a dream come true. On Tuesday, Adobe announced the release of Photoshop 19.1, the newest iteration of its flagship graphics and photo editor. The update includes a number of new features, most of which make it easier to select objects for editing, … [Link]

Mashable » DuckDuckGo's new app is here for all your private mobile browsing needs

Tuesday 23 January 22:31:13 UTC 2018

These days, on the internet, everybody knows you're a dog. Practically everything you do online is tracked, analyzed, categorized, packaged, and sold off to hordes of faceless behemoths exploiting your clicks for that sweet reward of fractions of a penny. But maybe it doesn't have to be that way. A new free app from DuckDuckGo offers an encouraging bit of pushback … [Link]

Mashable » A Tesla that crashed into a fire truck may have been on autopilot

Tuesday 23 January 22:26:39 UTC 2018

A Tesla sedan slammed into a fire truck on Los Angeles' heavily trafficked 405 freeway, on Monday. Such an incident on this accident-prone highway wouldn't normally be newsworthy, but an official Twitter account for the fire department in question reported the driver was operating in Tesla's autopilot mode. Tesla's autopilot system, however, is still progressing and requires drivers to be prepared … [Link]

Mashable » An Alabama town held a candlelight vigil for a Taco Bell after it went up in flames

Tuesday 23 January 22:23:29 UTC 2018

I always dreamed of having my funeral at a Taco Bell, but I never imagined there would be a funeral for a Taco Bell. SEE ALSO: Taco Bell is launching Nacho Fries because the world needs more fries After an electrical fire caused a 24-hour Taco Bell in Montgomery, Alabama to partially collapse, Chalupa enthusiast Russell Dowis and his roommate … [Link]

Mashable » 10 Hidden iPhone Tricks You Should Know About

Tuesday 23 January 22:15:57 UTC 2018

Read more…More about Iphone, Ios, Mashable Reels, Sn Reels, and Tech [Link]

Mashable » Instagram is supposedly testing a feature that tells you when someone's recorded your story

Tuesday 23 January 22:11:45 UTC 2018

Did you really think Instagram was going to stop copying Snapchat features in 2018? Now, Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature — one that Snapchat already has — that notifies users when someone's taken a screenshot or screen recording of your stories. SEE ALSO: Instagram just added a powerful new way to stalk people on the app Tech news site … [Link]

Slashdot » French Train Engineering Giant Alstom Testing Automated Freight Train

Tuesday 23 January 22:05:00 UTC 2018

French train engineering giant Alstom is to test automated freight trains in the Netherlands this year. From a report: The automated train prototype can travel for about 100km (60 miles) without driver intervention. Automation will free the train driver to focus on supervising the train's progress. The test's purpose is to provide a live demonstration that the train and the … [Link]

Mashable » CryptoCelebrities are the newest irritating kid on the blockchain

Tuesday 23 January 22:04:33 UTC 2018

If you think Bitcoin bros and their endless blockchain discussions were the worst that cryptocurrency culture could give us, then you haven't ever read the word "CryptoCelebrities."&#160~ Not just a terribly unappetizing word, CryptoCelebrities is also a new web-based "game" wherein savvy Hollywood watchers can buy "contracts" of celebrities in exchange for ethereum. Sounds great. It should come as no surprise … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk will get nothing if Tesla fails, almost everything if it succeeds

Tuesday 23 January 21:44:21 UTC 2018

Billionaire Elon Musk's future compensation from Tesla is now completely dependent upon the electric car company's future success. Under a new 10-year plan announced on Tuesday, the Tesla CEO will henceforth receive $0 in salary. Instead, Musk will be rewarded with Tesla stock — but only if 12 specific "operational milestones" are met. SEE ALSO: Automotive expert Bob Lutz suggests buying … [Link]

Mashable » Dylan Farrow expertly calls out Justin Timberlake's hypocrisy by using his own tweet

Tuesday 23 January 21:41:58 UTC 2018

Justin Timberlake isn't a stranger to controversy, so you would think he would know better than to walk right into a Twitter storm, but here we are. The singer, who is busy promoting his upcoming album Man of the Woods, waded back into the pool of bad decisions after wearing a Time's Up pin at this year's Golden Globes, despite working … [Link]

Mashable » Where to watch all of this year's Oscar-nominated films

Tuesday 23 January 21:26:00 UTC 2018

Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. As of this morning, the Academy Award nominations are out. And as it turns out, you've got exactly 59 films to catch up on if you want to be the know-it-all in your Oscar pool who's … [Link]

Slashdot » Ecuador is Fighting Crime Using Chinese Surveillance Technology

Tuesday 23 January 21:25:00 UTC 2018

Ecuador has introduced a security system using monitoring technology from China, including facial recognition, as it tries to bring down its crime rate and improve emergency management, according to state-run Xinhua news agency. From a report: A network of cameras has been installed across the South American nation's 24 provinces — keeping watch on its population of 16.4 million people … [Link]

Mashable » Xbox Game Pass now gives access to Xbox exclusives on launch day

Tuesday 23 January 20:59:18 UTC 2018

Microsoft is upping its game on the Xbox Game Pass service, which will now give subscribers the ability to play Xbox One-exclusive games the day they release at no extra charge. SEE ALSO: This startup wants you to rent a gaming PC in the cloud just like you do Netflix Xbox Game Pass subscribers will now get access to exclusive Xbox … [Link]

Mashable » Stripe won't accept Bitcoin anymore

Tuesday 23 January 20:56:12 UTC 2018

Bitcoin has been dealt another blow — Stripe will no longer accept payments with the decentralized cryptocurrency. It seems like Bitcoin is getting battered this week with its declining value, but Stripe's decision is pretty logical and inevitable. SEE ALSO: Bitcoin is a victim of its own success As the company explained in a blog post, "Bitcoin has evolved to become … [Link]

Mashable » Today's best deals: Save on Star Wars Battlefront PS4 consoles, Amazon Echo Spots, iMac refurbs, and more

Tuesday 23 January 20:56:08 UTC 2018

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The Oscar nominees were announced this morning and everyone is scrambling to predict if Get Out and Lady Bird will make history. The 2018 Academy Awards are displaying a refreshing change of … [Link]

Mashable » Thirsty robot gets fired from supermarket job

Tuesday 23 January 20:54:44 UTC 2018

A robot just learned dating rule numero uno the hard way: that coming on too strong inevitably leads to rejection. Meet Fabio, a robot who was placed as a shopping assistant in the Scottish supermarket Margiotta. He was supposed to help customers find their items, as well as give price price information, and do other helpful things that supermarket employees do. … [Link]

Slashdot » In the Search for Alien Life, 'Everyone Is an Astrobiologist'

Tuesday 23 January 20:45:00 UTC 2018

Mary Voytek, NASA's senior scientist for astrobiology, likes to tell other researchers that "everyone is an astrobiologist; they just don't know it yet." From a report: What she means is that answering the question currently at the heart of astrobiology — Does life exist beyond Earth? — requires input from an incredibly wide range of disciplines, including astrophysics, geology, exoplanet … [Link]

Mashable » Genius kid turns bible school assignment into a hilarious work of art

Tuesday 23 January 20:43:28 UTC 2018

If there's one thing the Bible is missing, it's basketball. No matter how devoted you are to your faith, Bible study for a kid can be painfully boring. Often churches will try to use fun activities like drawing to teach gospel, but the creative minds of children just can't help but wander. SEE ALSO: Kid's super deep response to classroom riddle … [Link]

Mashable » Save 50% on Final Draft 10, a must for screenwriters and wannabe Hollywood hotshots

Tuesday 23 January 20:35:36 UTC 2018

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. It's hard to make it in Hollywood. It's especially hard to make it in Hollywood as a screenwriter working in Microsoft Word. For comparison's sake, let's just say it's the equivalent of … [Link]

Mashable » Why Twitter's future just got even darker

Tuesday 23 January 20:32:42 UTC 2018

Yikes. Feelings of alarm spread via tweets Tuesday morning after news broke that Anthony Noto would be leaving his role as chief operating officer of Twitter and joining financial tech company SoFi as CEO. For Noto, the new gig is a lucrative opportunity and lines up with his skill set. The 49-year-old — who spent nearly a decade at Goldman Sachs, … [Link]

Mashable » Trump sucker punched solar power while you weren't looking

Tuesday 23 January 20:31:49 UTC 2018

On Monday evening, when all eyes were on congressional action to end the government shutdown, President Donald Trump took a step that could significantly slow the growth of renewable energy in the U.S. Trump announced a 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels in an effort to encourage the growth of domestic solar panel manufacturers. Currently, most solar panels are built … [Link]

Slashdot » Engineers Design Artificial Synapse For 'Brain-on-a-chip' Hardware

Tuesday 23 January 20:05:00 UTC 2018

Researchers in the emerging field of "neuromorphic computing" have attempted to design computer chips that work like the human brain. From a report: Instead of carrying out computations based on binary, on/off signaling, like digital chips do today, the elements of a "brain on a chip" would work in an analog fashion, exchanging a gradient of signals, or "weights," much … [Link]

Mashable » Siri can now read you the news on your iPhone

Tuesday 23 January 19:49:45 UTC 2018

Siri just gained an important new ability: reading the news. Apple's latest iOS update, rolling out now to iPhone and iPads, adds support for Siri's new news-reading powers. SEE ALSO: At long last, the Apple HomePod has a release date The update, which comes just a few weeks ahead of the HomePod's official launch date, is similar to the daily news … [Link]

Slashdot » The Rise Of The Contract Workforce

Tuesday 23 January 19:25:00 UTC 2018

An anonymous reader shares a report: A new NPR/Marist poll finds that 1 in 5 jobs in America is held by a worker under contract. Within a decade, contractors and freelancers could make up half of the American workforce. Workers across all industries and at all professional levels will be touched by the movement toward independent work — one without … [Link]

Mashable » James Franco accuser tells 'Good Morning America' she just wants him to apologize

Tuesday 23 January 19:04:25 UTC 2018

Two of the five women accusing actor James Franco of sexual misconduct spoke to Good Morning America Tuesday about their experiences with him. Sarah Tither-Kaplan recalled specifics of Franco allegedly abusing his position of power as an instructor and blurring lines with sex scenes. “A lot of the times they seemed gratuitous or exploitative,” she said. Additionally, Violet Paley had a message … [Link]

Mashable » Susan Collins' ridiculous talking stick is an insult to the summer camp community

Tuesday 23 January 18:55:56 UTC 2018

Susan Collins, who is currently a senator — not a summer camp counselor — had a new idea for reforming our broken government on Monday. To help ease communication during the government shutdown, Collins introduced a talking stick to bipartisan negotiations. One of the Senators in the negotiations allegedly threw the stick at Susan Collins' glass elephant, breaking it — but … [Link]

Mashable » A $30 million, Google-funded race to the moon has ended without a winner

Tuesday 23 January 18:54:24 UTC 2018

After 10 years and numerous delays and extensions, the Google Lunar XPrize is will end without a winner. No one will claim the $20 million grand prize that was expected to go to the first participating private company to land a spacecraft on the moon and perform a series of tasks. "After close consultation with our five finalist Google Lunar XPRIZE … [Link]

Mashable » KFC wings now come in a DIY drone box because 2018

Tuesday 23 January 18:51:15 UTC 2018

The time has come for boring boxes that hold scrumptious chicken wings to transform into drones. In the latest marketing ploy to appear hip and tech savvy, India's Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced it's introducing Limited Edition DIY drone boxes to hold their wings. No big deal. Just a normal 2018 thing. SEE ALSO: Learn how to use that new drone … [Link]

Slashdot » The Second Coming of Ultrasound

Tuesday 23 January 18:45:00 UTC 2018

Ultrasound, which works on the principle of piezoelectricity, is finding a second lease of life in medicine, Wired outlines. Applying voltage to a piezoelectric crystal makes it vibrate, sending out a sound wave. When the echo that bounces back is converted into electrical signals, you get an image of, say, a fetus, or a submarine. But in the last few … [Link]

Mashable » 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' just gave us a perfect song about wanting to have sex with an ex

Tuesday 23 January 18:40:41 UTC 2018

Need a song to send your ex that conveys you're seriously super angry at them but also you, you know, wouldn't mind fooling around a bit? Per usual, The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has you covered. When we last checked in on Rebecca (Rachel Bloom) and Nathaniel (Scott Michael Foster) on the show, Rebecca had made an actually responsible decision and broken … [Link]

Mashable » So, Pornhub's launching its own line of interactive sex toys. Naturally.

Tuesday 23 January 18:40:40 UTC 2018

First came the interactive videos. Then came the line of sex toys. Now, Pornhub will bring the two together with a new line of toys that sync with its interactive adult content videos. Launched Tuesday, the site will offer three options — one for women, two for men — that use haptic feedback to, uh, reflect onscreen happenings. SEE ALSO: How … [Link]

Mashable » What to do when someone you love has terrible internet taste

Tuesday 23 January 18:25:33 UTC 2018

People who live on the internet love nothing more than confessing our love for those who spend their lives largely offline. We see them as higher beings — practical demi-gods who are blessed to have never even heard of Eric Garland, people who've successfully transitioned beyond the 2016 Democratic primary, saints who would never, ever watch Tide pod porn. Few online … [Link]

Mashable » Get wireless listening freedom for a fraction of the price of AirPods

Tuesday 23 January 18:21:07 UTC 2018

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Wireless earbuds — you either love them, or you don't. People tout them for their improved convenience, but most of them have a history of sacrificing on sound quality. If you're going … [Link]

Mashable » The CEO behind Tide Pods wants your help to stop this madness

Tuesday 23 January 18:20:11 UTC 2018

Tide Pods are absolutely not for eating, according to the CEO of the company that manufactures the delicious-looking little blobs. David Taylor, the CEO of Procter & Gamble, penned a statement Monday to all the people in this wide and strange world who have now embarked on one of the weirdest ways natural selection has taken it's course: the Tide Pod … [Link]

Mashable » Become a data science prodigy with these online courses that are 95% off

Tuesday 23 January 18:10:16 UTC 2018

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Love doesn't make the world go 'round — data does. In most — if not all — industries, people who have a profound understanding of big data and analytics are indispensable. Businesses … [Link]

Mashable » This kickass ski bike will help you master the slopes

Tuesday 23 January 18:05:05 UTC 2018

The Sno-Go Bike is what you need for your next skiing trip. It combines the best thing about skiing and cycling. Built with intuitive bike-riding motions, this bike is reportedly easy to ride. Read more…More about Snow, Fun, Winter, Friends, and Skiing [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Might Discontinue the MacBook Air

Tuesday 23 January 18:05:00 UTC 2018

An anonymous reader shares a report: Just in time for its tenth anniversary, Apple might finally be killing the MacBook Air, according to a new report from Digitimes. If this is true, it'd be the first axing of a laptop line from Apple since the iBook and Powerbook were axed back in 2006. It would also be about damn time. … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why you don't buy your dad a Bluetooth microphone

Tuesday 23 January 17:51:03 UTC 2018

There are certain universal qualities found in dads everywhere. One of them, it seems, is going out of their way to embarrass their significant others. Marie (@MarieAnnMcfly) shared a sweet moment on Monday of her father serenading her mother with a Bluetooth microphone he received as a gift. As the dad croons "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers, the mom remains … [Link]

Mashable » New 'God of War' trailer teases the game's story and reveals April release date

Tuesday 23 January 17:45:37 UTC 2018

The new God of War finally has a release date: The game is coming out on April 20, Sony revealed in a new story trailer Tuesday. In the new God of War, the fourth game in the main series, the protagonist Kratos finds himself taking care of his young son as they journey through a cold world based on Norse … [Link]

Mashable » You can now use Google Assistant to listen to audiobooks

Tuesday 23 January 17:30:00 UTC 2018

Google is making it a lot easier to listen to audiobooks. Today the company is launching a dedicated audiobook service that integrates Google Assistant directly into audiobooks. Available as part of Google Play Books' ebook offering, the audiobooks are available on iOS and Android, as well as Google Home, Android Wear, and Android Auto. SEE ALSO: I'm down on my knees, … [Link]

Slashdot » The Mystery of the Cars Abandoned in a Robot Car Park

Tuesday 23 January 17:25:00 UTC 2018

The mystery of why a handful of cars were abandoned in a derelict car park in Edinburgh, Capital of Scotland, may have been solved. From a report on BBC: The $7m Autosafe SkyPark used robots to stack cars and was dubbed the "car park of the future" — but went into receivership in 2003. After lying empty for more than … [Link]

Mashable » Reddit finds a hilarious childhood picture that makes them wonder whether their parents ever cared

Tuesday 23 January 17:24:58 UTC 2018

We all have that one childhood photo that makes us question our parents' priorities. Reddit user tainter_tots was reminded this week of an incident they had as a child because their parents kept a photo of it, complete with a nice frame. 'Incident' isn't even the word. 'Disaster' is probably more accurate. I guess it's worth recording any times your child … [Link]

Mashable » Team USA is skiing in virtual reality to prepare for the Winter Olympics

Tuesday 23 January 17:00:00 UTC 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympics are almost here. For the skiers and snowboarders of Team USA, that means constant training on the slopes — and in virtual reality. For the past two years, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has been working with Strivr, a VR training startup based in Menlo Park, California. The Utah-based national governing body for skiing and snowboarding … [Link]

Mashable » Bumble just made it way easier to stalk people on Instagram

Tuesday 23 January 16:55:15 UTC 2018

Bumble just borrowed another page from the Tinder playbook. Per VentureBeat, the dating app has integrated users' Instagram accounts into their profiles, allowing potential matches to view each other's 'grams without leaving the Bumble application. (Yes, that includes all those mirror selfies you've been missing.) SEE ALSO: Bumble’s pop-up wants to remind people that dating isn't all doom and gloom Should … [Link]

Slashdot » Vaping Can Be Addictive and May Lure Teenagers to Smoking, Science Panel Concludes

Tuesday 23 January 16:45:00 UTC 2018

A national panel of public health experts concluded in a report released on Tuesday that vaping with e-cigarettes that contain nicotine can be addictive and that teenagers who use the devices may be put at higher risk of switching to traditional smoking. From a report: Whether teenage use of e-cigarettes may lead to conventional smoking has been intensely debated in … [Link]

Mashable » Hawaii's governor couldn't tweet about missile false alarm because he forgot his Twitter password

Tuesday 23 January 16:44:59 UTC 2018

During that brief, scary time a few weeks back when Hawaii thought it was under attack, Gov. David Ige was conspicuously absent from Twitter, where other officials tried to spread word that the alert was just a false alarm, and now we know why: He forgot his Twitter password. It wasn't until about 17 minutes after the initial alert that Ige … [Link]

Mashable » Capture any angle with this poseable mini-tripod that's on sale for $11

Tuesday 23 January 16:40:17 UTC 2018

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Having trouble capturing the perfect angle for your latest Instagram photo? This mini-tripod could help you get the shot. SEE ALSO: This $12 lens kit will be your smartphone's newest sidekick The … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon has a pretty sweet deal on this 5-piece power tool kit by DEWALT

Tuesday 23 January 16:29:30 UTC 2018

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Whether you need to fix up your house or you're finally looking to build something for that DIY timelapse video you've been dreaming about, get the right tool for any job with … [Link]

Mashable » DJI Mavic Air is its smallest, smartest foldable drone yet

Tuesday 23 January 16:23:00 UTC 2018

DJI reminded everyone once again why it's the best drone maker in the world. On Tuesday, DJI unveiled its newest foldable drone, the Mavic Air, and it might be the company's most impressive quadcopter yet. At about the height of your average smartphone, the Mavic Air is half the size of 2016's Mavic Pro. It's also 41 percent lighter than the … [Link]

Mashable » Why You Creep on Social Media

Tuesday 23 January 16:13:25 UTC 2018

Read more…More about Social Media, Mashable Reels, Sn Reels, Tech, and Consumer Tech [Link]

Mashable » Steph Curry is great at basketball, but horrible at 'Mario Kart'

Tuesday 23 January 16:08:59 UTC 2018

Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. Just because Stephen Curry is good at playing basketball doesn't mean he's a natural when it comes to other competitive activities. The Golden State Warriors point guard joined a Coral Sword Twitch stream over the weekend … [Link]

Slashdot » Tinder's Lack of Encryption Lets Strangers Spy on Your Swipes

Tuesday 23 January 16:05:00 UTC 2018

Tinder's mobile apps still lack the standard encryption necessary to keep your photos, swipes, and matches hidden from snoops, a security firm reports. From Wired: On Tuesday, researchers at Tel Aviv-based app security firm Checkmarx demonstrated that Tinder still lacks basic HTTPS encryption for photos. Just by being on the same Wi-Fi network as any user of Tinder's iOS or … [Link]

Mashable » You can now use GIFs on Instagram

Tuesday 23 January 16:00:00 UTC 2018

Animated GIFs are about to take over Instagram Stories. The photo-sharing app added support Tuesday for animated GIF stickers to Stories in an update rolling out to Instagram's iPhone and Android apps. SEE ALSO: Instagram is testing another killer feature that could crush Snapchat even more With the update, which comes via a tie-in with GIF powerhouse Giphy, users can now … [Link]

Mashable » Gal Gadot, Adam Driver and more amazing performances that awards season forgot about

Tuesday 23 January 15:56:09 UTC 2018

Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. In theory, awards season is a chance to celebrate the best of the best that Hollywood has to offer. As anyone who's ever rolled their eyes at a list of nominees could tell you, however, it … [Link]

Mashable » This trash can crushes your garbage to save space

Tuesday 23 January 15:50:57 UTC 2018

Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. Titan is a compactor for your trash bin that compresses your garbage so you can fit more waste inside a trash bag. Read more…More about Innovation, Innovations, Waste, Garbage, and Waste Management [Link]

Mashable » Salt Bae is back and saltier than ever

Tuesday 23 January 15:43:36 UTC 2018

In New York City, the meme-famous chef Nusret Gokce has opened an upscale steak house for only one week. With his salty dance moves and special way of sprinkling, this is a once in a lifetime event for salty meat lovers in New York. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Salt, Real Time, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]

Mashable » Get a great deal on these Bluetooth, sweatproof headphones that Amazon has for just $13 for a limited time

Tuesday 23 January 15:41:26 UTC 2018

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. When you're lifting at the gym, the last thing you want to deal with is getting tangled on your wired headphones when picking up heavy stuff. Practice safe gymming with these wireless … [Link]

Mashable » At long last, the Apple HomePod has a release date

Tuesday 23 January 15:35:25 UTC 2018

Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. Apple's been hyping the HomePod, its wireless Siri-enabled smart speaker, for months now. And it's finally (almost) here. It'll be in stores on Feb. 9 and up for pre-order Jan. 26, shipping in the U.S., UK, … [Link]

Mashable » Powerful undersea earthquake prompts Alaska residents to scramble for higher ground

Tuesday 23 January 15:26:06 UTC 2018

A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck about 170 miles southeast of Kodiak, Alaska early Tuesday morning, sending residents of the picturesque island fleeing to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves. The quake also prompted tsunami alerts along the West Coast of the U.S. and Hawaii, but those were canceled after data showed damaging waves were not expected. Since the first quake hit … [Link]

Slashdot » Firefox 58 Gets Graphics Speed Boost, Web App Abilities

Tuesday 23 January 15:25:00 UTC 2018

Mozilla released on Tuesday a new version of its Firefox Quantum browser, boosting its graphics speed and improving a couple of new technologies designed to make the web more powerful. From a report: The browser, version 58, is the first major update since Mozilla's recovery plan hit full stride in November with the debut of Firefox Quantum. Speed is of … [Link]

Mashable » There's actually a good explanation for why 'The Boss Baby' got an Oscar nom

Tuesday 23 January 15:12:59 UTC 2018

The 2018 Oscar nominations made a lot of people happy (Greta Gerwig! Daniel Kaluuya! Logan!), but as usual, there were oversights – like that Best Animated Feature nomination for The Boss Baby. Twitter was insulted – nay, wounded – to see the Alec Baldwin film up for such a prestigious award, even if it won't win. SEE ALSO: Here are … [Link]

Mashable » Hey Trump: These Haitians have a few words for you

Tuesday 23 January 15:07:55 UTC 2018

Conan O'Brien is teasing his #ConanHaiti show with a hilarious roasting session from Haitians to the president of the United States. The late night host trekked down to the island to hear from the folks that Donald Trump insulted with disparaging remarks—and their retorts are perfect. "Mr. Trump, please come visit Haiti," one man says to the camera, with O'Brien … [Link]

Mashable » Democrats, it's time to fight like Superman for truth, justice, and the American way

Tuesday 23 January 15:00:00 UTC 2018

Growing up as a comics fan in the UK, I loved Superman more than any other superhero. But even as an impressionable kid I'd wince at his corny catchphrase — that he was fighting for "truth, justice and the American way." The first two seemed too blindingly obvious, the third a strangely parochial choice of goal for Earth's most famous immigrant. … [Link]

Slashdot » Hawaii Governor Didn't Correct False Missile Alert Sooner Because He Didn't Know His Twitter Password

Tuesday 23 January 14:46:00 UTC 2018

An anonymous reader shares a WashingtonPost report: Minutes after the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency mistakenly sent a missile alert at 8:07 a.m. on Jan. 13 — terrifying residents and visitors across the state — some officials, such as Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, rushed to Twitter to reassure everyone it was a mistake. But one Twitter account was deafeningly silent for 17 … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Stole $172 Billion From People Last Year

Tuesday 23 January 14:04:00 UTC 2018

Yearly report published by security firm Norton estimates that as many as 978 million people in 20 countries lost money to cybercrime last year. On an average, the firm says, victims lost an average of $142 and spent nearly 24 hours dealing with the fallout of their attack. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat update lets Stories spread via text, email, even Facebook

Tuesday 23 January 14:00:00 UTC 2018

Sending and viewing snaps isn't just for Snapchat anymore. No, we're not talking about jumping ship to Instagram Stories. On Tuesday, Snap introduced an un-Snapchat-like move that allows users to send links of Snapchat Stories for viewing outside of the Snapchat app. This change means anyone — not just Snapchat users — can see snaps from celebrities, media partners, and some … [Link]

Mashable » Ominous Wall Street predictions hammer bitcoin as price decline continues

Tuesday 23 January 13:30:00 UTC 2018

Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. Bitcoin's price is in the gutter — well, if you compare with that $19,940 peak about a month ago. At its current price of $10,437, it's still up roughly 1,100 percent in the past 12 months. … [Link]

Mashable » Here are all your 2018 Oscar nominees

Tuesday 23 January 13:28:37 UTC 2018

The Oscar race is officially underway. Early this morning, Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis announced the nominees for the 90th annual Academy Awards. SEE ALSO: The Oscars are going to begin a whopping 30 minutes earlier, still last for an eternity The Shape of Water led the pack with 13 nominations, while Dunkirk scored eight and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Huge volcano eruption in the Philippines forces mass evacuation

Tuesday 23 January 13:16:03 UTC 2018

More than 50,000 villagers were forced to flee their homes after the most active volcano in the Phillipines, Mount Mayon, spewed lava and ash plumes [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tsunami warning for US west coast after magnitude-7.9 earthquake

Tuesday 23 January 13:16:02 UTC 2018

A tsunami alert was issued for the US west coast, and then cancelled, after a major earthquake struck at sea off the coast of Alaska [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spy balloons flying 40km up track drug smugglers on the ground

Tuesday 23 January 13:16:01 UTC 2018

The US military are testing uncrewed balloons filled with helium that can keep watch over a small area by catching different winds in the stratosphere [Link]

Mashable » Christopher Nolan talks about casting Harry Styles in 'Dunkirk'

Tuesday 23 January 13:02:51 UTC 2018

When you heard that Harry Styles was starring in a gritty Christopher Nolan thriller about a World War II evacuation, you could have been forgiven for expecting the worst. And if you did go into the whole thing feeling cynical, chances are you may have been surprised at just how good the former One Directioner actually turned out to be. … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Is Your View On Forced Subscription-Only Software?

Tuesday 23 January 13:00:00 UTC 2018

dryriver writes: All used to be well in the world of Digital Content Creation (DCC) until two very major DCC software makers — Adobe and Autodesk — decided to force a monthly subscription model on pretty much every software package they make to please Wall Street investors. Important 2D and 3D DCC software like Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, InDesign, 3DMax, … [Link]

Mashable » Ikea wants you to try a Swedish sleep trend that could save your relationship

Tuesday 23 January 11:45:07 UTC 2018

Oh my god, there is nothing more annoying than sharing a bed with a duvet-hogger. Just when you find yourself dozing comfortably, your partner rolls over and selfishly takes the duvet with them. Leaving you with nothing but the night air to hold you tight. Well, Ikea wants to introduce a "Swedish sleeping method" to put a stop to the nightly … [Link]

Slashdot » You Spend Nearly a Whole Day Each Week On the Internet

Tuesday 23 January 11:30:00 UTC 2018

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Since 2000, our time spent online each week has steadily increased, rising from 9.4 hours to 23.6 hours — nearly an entire day, according to a recent report by the USC Annenberg Center for the Digital Future. The internet has become an integral component of our home lives as well, with time … [Link]

Mashable » Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren discuss their 1981 sex scene that never made the film

Tuesday 23 January 11:27:02 UTC 2018

It turns out when you have two famous actors who used to be an item on a talk show together, you get some pretty great stories. SEE ALSO: Jamie Dornan's story about gluing fake hair to his penis is hilariously awkward Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren — who actually used to live together — both appeared on the latest edition … [Link]

Mashable » James Corden spanked Donald Trump way back in 2012

Tuesday 23 January 11:12:13 UTC 2018

Yes, you read that correctly. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert's 4-word summary of 'Fire and Fury' saves you from reading the nightmare yourself James Corden was a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday night. After discussing the birth of his third child, Corden described a surreal encounter with the now-president of the United States (starts at 4:45). … [Link]

Mashable » Chrissy Teigen, queen of Twitter, has got women embracing their grey hair

Tuesday 23 January 10:41:49 UTC 2018

In the mire of dreadfulness that is Twitter, Chrissy Teigen is our one saving grace. And, her latest tweet has got women embracing a natural part of ageing that many of us try to cover up, pluck out, or dye out. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen just shared an observation about Trump you won't be able to unread Chrissy tweeted that she … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling has some crucial editing advice all writers need to listen to

Tuesday 23 January 10:35:08 UTC 2018

If you're taking a short internet break from working on that novel, you could do a lot worse than spending some time on J.K. Rowling's Twitter feed. It's a perfect reminder that, no matter how ridiculously successful you, you never stop worrying about the quality of your work. SEE ALSO: How J.K. Rowling, the 'Harry Potter' fandom, and technology all grew … [Link]

Mashable » David Harbour is going to do the Hopper dance with actual penguins

Tuesday 23 January 10:34:18 UTC 2018

We don't know how to tell you this David, but you may have gone mad with power… SEE ALSO: Netflix executes perfect 'The Office' joke about Millie Bobby Brown David Harbour — who plays Hopper in Stranger Things — has a new ambition. To use his considerable Twitter following to access cute Antarctic animals. It all started with a challenge… Hey … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion

Tuesday 23 January 10:00:00 UTC 2018

Netflix has crossed the $100 billion mark for its market cap as it once again surprised industry observers with better-than-expected growth in its subscribers. TechCrunch reports: The company said it added more than 8 million new subscribers total after already setting pretty robust targets for the fourth quarter this year, giving it a healthy push as it crossed the $100 … [Link]

Mashable » This 1-minute, side-scrolling animated version of 'Breaking Bad' is amazing

Tuesday 23 January 9:56:23 UTC 2018

There have been a bunch of Breaking Bad compilations, edits, and parodies on YouTube in the 10 years since the show started, and there will likely be many more to come. They'll have a hard job outdoing the video above, though. SEE ALSO: 'Breaking Bad' collides with 'Black Mirror' in nifty promo The one-minute recap, created by Esther Bellido, is … [Link]

Mashable » Philippines' most active volcano continues to spew lava and ash

Tuesday 23 January 9:48:30 UTC 2018

The Philippines' most active volcano has been at it again. Mayon continued to spew lava and ash early Tuesday morning, only a day after the volcano's eruption forced thousands of residents around the area to evacuate. SEE ALSO: 2017 was one of Earth's top 3 hottest years on record, which should come as no surprise From Monday evening to dawn on … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Upstart Electron rocket has made it to orbit for the first time

Tuesday 23 January 7:42:39 UTC 2018

Space flight is getting more affordable. The Electron rocket, smaller and cheaper than most of its commercial competitors, has put three satellites into orbit [Link]

New Scientist – News » Black holes are firing a triple-threat of speedy particles at us

Tuesday 23 January 7:42:37 UTC 2018

Black holes have the weirdest kids. Three types of the highest energy particles in the cosmos could all be born in the chaos near a supermassive black hole [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ruptured Tibetan glaciers triggered massive speedy avalanches

Tuesday 23 January 7:42:36 UTC 2018

In 2016, a pair of glaciers suddenly collapsed and sent huge chunks of ice hurtling downhill. The events suggest such disasters are more common than we thought [Link]

Slashdot » Google Just Broke Amazon's Workaround For YouTube On Fire TV

Tuesday 23 January 7:00:00 UTC 2018

Google has cracked down on Fire TV users once again. Today, the technology company blocked Silk and Firefox browsers from displaying the YouTube.com interface usually shown on large screens. Cord Cutters News reports: Now if you try to access YouTube.com/TV on a Fire TV through the Firefox or Silk browser you will be redirected to the desktop version of the … [Link]

Mashable » Tennis pro Tennys Sandgren's sudden rise prompts questions over alt-right links

Tuesday 23 January 6:08:06 UTC 2018

This year has been rather fruitful for the underdog at the Australian Open tennis tournament. One of the unexpected successes is a Tennessean with a funny name, Tennys Sandgren, whose giant-killing efforts have earned him a place at the tournament's quarterfinal and plenty of admiration. SEE ALSO: You'll never have to pick up a tennis ball ever again But as people … [Link]

Mashable » Aly Raisman calls out U.S. Olympic Committee: 'It's like none of us were ever abused!'

Tuesday 23 January 5:31:11 UTC 2018

Aly Raisman knows a hollow statement when she sees one. The gold medalist slammed the U.S. Olympic Committee for failing to investigate claims of sexual abuse within USA Gymnastics, then "shamelessly taking credit" for the resignation of three board members. SEE ALSO: Judge slams USA Gymnastics doctor for saying victim statements about abuse hurt his mental health Raisman is one of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spy balloons that fly 40km up track drug dealers on the ground

Tuesday 23 January 5:03:00 UTC 2018

The US military are testing uncrewed, hydrogen-filled balloons that can keep watch over a small area by catching different winds in the stratosphere [Link]

New Scientist – News » AI that cracked ancient secret code could help robot translation

Tuesday 23 January 4:46:00 UTC 2018

Breaking ciphers is like learning to translate a language, so a technique that unscrambled one of the earliest known examples could assist machine translation [Link]

Slashdot » New Study Finds No Link Between Violent Video Games and Behavior

Tuesday 23 January 3:30:00 UTC 2018

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Daily Dot: Scientists have been investigating the impact of violent video games on behavior for more than two decades, and the results are still being debated. In a 2015 resolution on games, the American Psychological Association reported that multiple studies found a link between violent game exposure and aggressive behavior, though critics … [Link]

Mashable » Neil Diamond announces retirement from touring following Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Tuesday 23 January 2:59:50 UTC 2018

Legendary musician Neil Diamond has announced his retirement from touring, due to a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. The 76-year-old New Yorker made the announcement on Monday in a press statement that said the onset of the disease has made large-scale touring difficult. SEE ALSO: Lorde's cancellation of Israel show sparks meeting request from its ambassador “It is with great reluctance … [Link]

Mashable » Tourists end up with $1300 restaurant bill in Venice, prompting anger from mayor

Tuesday 23 January 2:57:47 UTC 2018

Avoiding being ripped off is an inevitable part of travelling, but sometimes you get unlucky. Four Japanese visitors were presented with a €1,143 ($1,350) bill at a Venice restaurant, prompting anger from the city's mayor, according to a report by ANSA. SEE ALSO: A food critic is taking one for the industry and eating tacos for a full year The group … [Link]

Mashable » Maisie Williams will be Sophie Turner's bridesmaid because Stark sisters stick together

Tuesday 23 January 2:43:59 UTC 2018

The Stark sisters haven't always had the best wedding experiences in Game of Thrones. But Sophie Turner (who plays Sansa Stark) is changing that by inviting her co-star Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) to be a bridesmaid in her wedding to Joe Jonas. In a Radio Times interview for her upcoming film Early Man, Williams was asked if she was "bidding for … [Link]

Mashable » Jake Paul finally addresses Logan Paul controversy

Tuesday 23 January 2:13:54 UTC 2018

After more than three weeks and 20 vlog uploads, YouTuber Jake Paul has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his brother Logan Paul's suicide video. He did it near the end of a roughly 13-minute video titled: "YouTube, Let’s Talk About Brother Logan Paul." Let's be clear: Jake is using his brother's controversy for clicks here. If he sincerely wanted to address … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla Owner Attempts Autopilot Defense During DUI Stop

Tuesday 23 January 2:05:00 UTC 2018

It turns out driving drunk is still illegal, even with a driver-assistance system active. "On Saturday, January 13, police discovered a man in his Tesla vehicle on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge," reports Ars Technica. "The San Francisco Chronicle reports that 'the man had apparently passed out in the stopped car while stuck in the flow of busy bridge traffic … [Link]

Mashable » Laverne Cox makes history as the first trans woman on the cover of Cosmo

Tuesday 23 January 1:34:10 UTC 2018

Actress and producer Laverne Cox just made history as the first ever trans covergirl for Cosmo. Set to appear on Cosmopolitan South Africa's February 2018 cover, the Orange Is the New Black star offered up an inspiring message to the magazine's readers for the issue. SEE ALSO: Trans and non-binary fitness trainers are building tiny empires — on Instagram #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/tcNN596XCs … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Announces That It Has Invented a New Unit of Time

Tuesday 23 January 1:25:00 UTC 2018

Facebook has announced a new unit of time, called Flicks. "According to the GitHub page documenting Flicks, a Flick is 'the smallest time unit which is LARGER than a nanosecond,' defined as 1/705,600,000 of a second," reports The Verge. (For comparison, a nanosecond is 1/1,000,000,000 of a second, making a Flick roughly 1.41723356 nanoseconds long.) From the report: Now, you … [Link]

Mashable » Airbnb hosts face fees in city worried about affordable housing

Tuesday 23 January 1:19:58 UTC 2018

Airbnb hosts in Boston could get hit with fees in an effort to combat high rents in popular neighborhoods. On Monday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced that he had filed a city ordinance to regulate short-term rentals. His plan would charge Airbnb hosts fees for renting out their properties, as well as limit the number of days a unit can … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Cosby did a surprise comedy show, and yes, he's still accused of sexual assault

Tuesday 23 January 1:12:03 UTC 2018

UPDATE: Jan. 22, 2018, 5:54 p.m. PST Bill Cosby spoke to reporters after his surprise show. His comments have been added below. Disgraced comedian Bill Cosby is back on stage in Philadelphia Monday night — even with a pending re-trial for a sexual assault case scheduled for April. SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert says it's 'dumb' he didn't know about Cosby, Louis … [Link]

Mashable » These guys broke the world record for the highest basketball shot

Tuesday 23 January 0:53:48 UTC 2018

Most of us struggle to get a basketball in the hoop from mere feet away. Yet Australian YouTubers How Ridiculous have made something of an art of shooting from long distances, breaking the world record back in 2016 for the world's highest basketball shot. Well they've done it again, this time over the Maletsunyane Falls in Lesotho, Africa with an … [Link]

Slashdot » Trump Administration Approves Tariffs of 30 Percent On Imported Solar Panels

Tuesday 23 January 0:45:00 UTC 2018

The Trump administration just approved tariffs of 30% on imported solar panels. Axios explains why it matters: "Most of the American solar industry has opposed tariffs on panels, saying they would raise prices and hurt the sector. A small group of solar panel manufacturers argued — successfully — that an influx of cheap imports, largely from China or Chinese-owned companies, … [Link]

Mashable » Homeowners everywhere are listing their properties for bitcoin

Tuesday 23 January 0:36:22 UTC 2018

The bitcoin craze has officially jumped to real estate. Despite the risky, volatile nature of cryptocurrency, homes and property across the U.S., Australia, Canada, and beyond are for sale for the unpredictable coin. Even after one bitcoin dropped from $14,000 to $11,000 in value in a matter of days, homeowners are still putting up their homes for some of that flashy … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » GoPro Shutters its Developer Program

Tuesday 23 January 0:09:16 UTC 2018

Action camera maker GoPro has shuttered its developer program. A statement posted on the developer program website reads, "We are grateful to the GoPro Developer Community for your interest in the program." The program, which was launched in April 2016 at an event in San Francisco. The program was described as "an effort to support companies wanting to develop a … [Link]

Slashdot » Rupert Murdoch Pushes Facebook To Pay For News To Guarantee Quality

Tuesday 23 January 0:03:00 UTC 2018

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Rupert Murdoch, the media billionaire who controls the Wall Street Journal, called on Facebook to begin paying publishers fees to carry the news that its users post and share online in a sign of the print industry's growing frustration with social media. "If Facebook wants to recognize 'trusted' publishers then it should … [Link]

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