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 Dropbox's new feature puts cloud files on your desktop
Dropbox is beefing up its productivity tools and making cloud files much easier to find. During a press event in San Francisco Monday, the cloud storage company introduced a new feature called SmartSync that makes cloud files accessible from users' desktops and rolled out a line of updates to its collaboration software Paper. Originally previewed last spring under the name Project Infinite, SmartSync aims to make it easier for teams to find cloud files by making them as accessible as local ones. Available on both Macs and PCs, the feature allows you to access files from shared team folders directly from Finder (if you're on a Mac) or File Explorer (if you're on a PC.) Read more... More about Dropbox, Apps And Software, Tech, and Apps Software Read More »This simple device creates clean water for those who need it
The 'Community Chlorine Maker' uses salt, water and some power to create easy access to clean drinking water. Obama's first statement since leaving the White House is a three-paragraph subtweet
Barack Obama's first statement since departing the White House might not please The Donald. In a short, three paragraph missive issued by his spokesperson Kevin Lewis, Obama said he was "heartened" by the millions of Americans taking to the streets and socials media to protest some Trump's first actions since his inauguration. Obama is "heartened by the level of engagement taking place in communities around the country," the statement said. It went on to reiterate the former president's call for citizen action in his final speech to the country, reminding that Obama spoke about "how all Americans have a responsibility to be the guardians of our democracy — not just during an election but every day." Read more... More about Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Watercooler, and Politics Read More »Come see the beautiful makeup that people are applying to their thighs for some reason
Just when you thought makeup trends couldn't get any stranger, Instagram users have topped themselves by presenting the world with thigh makeup. You heard rightThigh makeup. Instead of doing their makeup on their actual faces, people are creating full faces of makeup, using their thighs as canvases.
ESPN's Sage Steele blasted for complaining about airport protests
ESPN's SportsCenter host Sage Steele is in hot water for her latest Instagram post, in which she criticized the thousands who protested Donald Trump's Muslim ban at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday. Steele, who was traveling to Houston, complained about the traffic and flight delays, claiming the protesters were inconveniencing many travelers' plans. "I love witnessing people exercise their right to protest!" the post reads. "But it saddened me to see the joy on their faces knowing that they were successful in disrupting so many people's travel plans." Read more... More about Espn, Donald Trump, Muslim Ban, Entertainment, and Sports Read More »Why 2017 will be the year of the Access Economy in Australia
You may not know exactly what the "Access Economy" is, but odds are that you're already taking full advantage of it. Whenever you stream your favourite TV show on Netflix, rent a room via Airbnb or hitch a ride with Uber, you're contributing to this blossoming market. The Access Economy is a business model based not on permanent ownership, but on temporary ownership. This is cost-effective and sensible for most people, which is why it seems to be taking off recently. And this year, Australia will see the Access Economy boom more than ever before. One of the key contributors in this growth is access to fast broadband. It allows us to get in contact with people who are offering alternative goods and services that aren't exactly what we'd get from traditional, big-name companies. So as our connections become faster and stronger, so will the advancement of these digital innovations. Read more... More about Supported, Tech, Media, Mobile, and Apps Software Read More »This new at-home fertility test lets you zoom in on your sperm
Men produce an unending supply of sperm, but most of them have never been able to see their swimmers up close and personal — until now. YO is a new at-home device that let’s you essentially stream your semen. It works by turning your phone into a microscope, which along with letting you see your sperm can almost instantly tell you how it looks. The kit, which will be for sale starting Tuesday and sells for $50, is different from other home tests on the market because it can measure sperm motility rather than just giving you a count. That means you know whether your sperm of a good quality, which is what really matters when it comes to fertility. Read more... More about Fertility, Men S Health, Apps And Software, Health, and Sex And Relationships Read More »Dialing up the past: How did the early internet affect the media?
Amit Rathore is the founder and CEO of Quintype, a modern media technology platform and premium monetization service. If you're old enough, think back to the early days of the internet. It was a tapestry of low-res images, comic sans, scrolling banners, and painfully slow dial-up connections. Back then, it was hard to imagine what a ubiquitous and important thing it would become. In fact, an infamous Newsweek article dating back to 1995 was titled “The Internet? Bah!” Harder to imagine still was the impact it would have on industry — and media publications in particular. Today, the traditional media industry is in crisis. Since the internet began to provide open and free access to news and media content, leading publications have struggled to find viable monetization models. According to Pew Research, non-digital advertising revenue fell by 10% in 2015 alone, and in 2014, the latest year for which data was available, newsroom employment also declined by 10% Barbie saves a planet in new comic series, may save ours
Free Comic Book Day may be a couple months out, but Mashable has an exclusive preview of one book that is bound to shake things up – Papercutz's Barbie. Yes, Barbie has her own comic book, and it's more empowering for women than you might think. This new issue will actually contain two all-new stories about this beloved toy icon. In the first, Barbie is working as an assistant for fashion icon, Whitney Yang, and trying to make her mark in the fashion industry. In the second, Barbie becomes a space savior, visiting a far-off planet to help save their ecosystem. More about Comics, Free Comic Book Day, Barbie, Entertainment, and Mashreads Read More »Winnie the Pooh dancing is the remedy for all your negative feelings
The internet has always been a spawning ground for the most random things. But often, the most random things actually become the most delightful. That's what we have here, with the birth of #DancingWinnie.
This little clip of Winnie the Pooh tearing up the dance floor is the basis behind @Dancing_Winnie, a Twitter account that has apparently dedicated itself to finding situations when this dancing bear is applicable. Read more... More about Conversations, Twitter, Winnie The Pooh, Memes, and Watercooler Read More »Fitbit is stumbling... so it's making a smartwatch
In unsurprising news, Fitbit released a preliminary statement this morning detailing its disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter of last year. The statement was headlined by an announcement of "cost reductions to improve efficiencies and strengthen performance," which, in plain terms, means layoffs. These "reorganization efforts" amount to the elimination of six percent of Fitbit's workforce, or about 110 employees. Even as the Fitbit eliminates those positions and tightens its belt in some areas, however, it looks to move into a new vertical within the wearable market: smartwatches. Read more... More about Smartwatches, Vector, Pebble, Layoffs, and Fitbit Read More »Netflix teases a gadget that lets you browse with just your brain
Netflix may soon have a way for binge-watchers to take their laziness to new heights. A group of the company's engineers recently constructed a makeshift device that allows viewers to choose what they want to watch using only their brainwaves. The gadget, called Mindflix, is a modified version of a Muse headband — which is designed to monitor brain activity for meditation purposes — outfitted with a motion sensor. According to a video released by the company, viewers can browse titles by moving their head from side to side, then select one by concentrating on it. Read more... More about Netflix and Business Read More »Some very rich person bought a plane seat for each of their falcons
It's pretty sad when some pets lead nicer lives than most people on earth. Redditor lensoo shared an equally bizarre and awesome photo of an airplane cabin on Monday of an absurd number of falcons traveling on an airplane, each with their very own seat. Image: lensoo/reddit "My captain friend sent me this photo," the caption reads. "Saudi prince bought ticket for his 80 hawks." While it's not uncommon to see some odd animals on planes, like an emotional support duck, multiple rows filled with falcons will surely make even a seasoned traveler's head spin. Read more... More about Travel, Plane, Wtf, Falcons, and Watercooler Read More »How virtual experiences induce real-world adrenaline
Brought to you by the All-New Toyota C-HR There are seemingly endless possibilities for the future of virtual reality, from immersive entertainment experiences to films that make you feel as if you’re driving in the front seat right alongside your favourite movie star. These futuristic visions are heart-thumping for more than the sheer wow-factor. They’re so exciting, in fact, that producers and technologists behind VR experiences face a vexing conundrum: The primary appeal of VR is its hyper-realism — it injects viewers directly into impossible-seeming scenarios — but what about when the scenes get a little too real? What’s the effect on the body and brain? Read more... More about Adrenaline Rush, Immersive Experiences, Vr, Virtual Reality, and Supported Read More »Woman's pet snake got stuck in her gauged earlobe and we're screaming
We don't know whether to laugh or cry. Last Monday, Ashley Glawe posted a photo of herself and her pet snake, Bart, on Facebook. Only the snake wasn't in her hands or wrapped around her arms. It was stuck through her gauged earlobe. Glawe was rushed to the hospital after Bart darted his way through the hole so quickly that she couldn't stop him. Thankfully, Bart was removed unharmed after doctors made a small incision to her ear and used vaseline to wiggly him to freedom. Although rightfully shocked, Glawe proved her affection for Bart to all the haters out there with multiple hashtags expressing her forgiveness and love of her daring pet. Read more... More about Ear, Snake, and Watercooler Read More »Ezekiel Elliot absolutely destroyed a fan who rushed the field at the Pro Bowl
Ezekiel Elliot is a spectacle of pure athleticism, and the Dallas Cowboys running back proved it at Sunday's Pro Bowl. Though he only rushed for 20 yards on eight carries in the actual game, Elliot put his physical gifts on display when a fan charged the field between snaps. Elliot emerged from the sidelines and brought the errant fan down at the 42-yard line. What happened next is even better. An AFC player helped out by restraining the fan, but Elliot wasn't done showing off. He set the fan free, simply so he could win a footrace to the end zone. Read more... More about Ezekiel Elliot, Dallas Cowboys, Nfl, Entertainment, and Sports Read More »Scientists face 'nightmare' amid Trump's Muslim ban
High atop the Greenland ice sheet lies thousands of dollars of sophisticated scientific monitoring equipment key to projecting future sea level rise. Their batteries are drained and in need of repair, but a scientist charged with their care fears she can't reach the equipment because of Trump's de-facto Muslim ban. University of Calgary doctoral student Samira Samimi, who was born in Iran but is a permanent resident of Canada, was supposed to hitch a ride to Greenland with other researchers on a specially equipped U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft out of upstate New York. But Trump's executive order on immigration, known as the Muslim ban, is a blow to her research and America's reputation in the science community. Read more... More about Science, Immigration Ban, Immigration, Trump, and Muslim Ban Read More »5 crucial online resources that help immigrants learn their rights in airports
Airports are now the latest battleground for human rights, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order severely limiting immigration into the United States just one week into his presidency. The order, which targets Muslim-majority nations, has garnered severe backlash from progressives and activists who showed up to international airports in droves to protest the ban. But even with the current support, immigrants are still facing heightened fears while traveling, including the risk of being detained and deported. With such high stakes for immigrant communities, even stepping foot in an airport comes with life-disrupting possibilities. Read more... More about Refugees, Detainees, Airport Security, Airport, and Travel Read More »Exit the 12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi says he's moving on
A few days after Doctor Who fans lost Sir John Hurt, one of the finest actors to ever play the Doctor, they also lost the character's current incarnation. Peter Capaldi is leaving the role, the actor announced on BBC Radio. Series 11, which is screening later this year, "will be my last," Capaldi said. "I feel its time to move on."
These stickers will tell you the exact ripeness of your avocados
An unripe or overripe avocado can ruin the week of any guacamole lover. Most avocado aficionados have spent years perfecting their technique for figuring out if an avocado is truly ready to be consumed. Now, new fruit stickers from Freshmax in New Zealand have arrived to help produce amateurs determine an avocado's ripeness based on where its color falls on the spectrum. A Redditor noticed the new sticker and uploaded a photo of it to the subreddit r/MildlyInteresting for all to marvel at just how many grown humans would gather to discuss a sticker on a piece of fruit. Read more... More about Food, Fruit, Avocados, Watercooler, and Conversations Read More »CineFix predicts Oscar winners
Oscar nominations came out earlier this week and the CineFix team is picking the winners! Clint Gage, Ti Lovelace, Dustin McLean and Josh Dickey run through the major categories and discuss who SHOULD win and who WILL win. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more... More about Cinefix, Oscars 2017, Oscars, and Entertainment Read More »The video games industry responds to Trump's immigration ban
How does Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration affect the video games industry? Gaming is a global business, after all. Publishers and developers operate in just about every region of the world, and most support teams represent a vast assortment of nationalities. Trump's executive order potentially spells trouble for those who make and sell games. For the next 90 days, travelers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen — all predominantly Muslim nations — are barred from entering the United States. Read more... More about Video Games, Us, Politics, Gaming, and Entertainment Read More »'Veep' cast shows us how they really feel after their SAG Award loss
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the cast of Veep are giving us some serious Glee vibes following their loss at the SAG Awards on Sunday night. After losing the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series to Orange Is The New Black, Veep's playful crew took a photo of themselves to accurately commemorate the occasion. "We are an ensemble of losers," Dreyfus captioned her Facebook photo. "And we pride ourselves on that fact." Though the comedy legend did lose with her ensemble, Dreyfus was able to snag the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for the fourth time in her career. Read more... More about Glee, Loss, Sag Awards, Veep, and Julia Louis Dreyfus Read More »Meet Lovely, the sex toy that's like a FitBit for your dick
You've got data from every other moment of your waking life, why shouldn't you have it for your sexual encounters too? That's exactly what Lovely — a new wearable that is part tracker, part sex toy — is aiming to provide. The device, on sale today for $169, is essentially a stretchy silicone ring worn around the base of the penis — though it could also be put on a finger or a dildo. It uses sensors to measure movement and position and sends that info to an app (available for Android and iOS) via Bluetooth. You can then see your top speed, the number of thrusts you recorded and how many calories you burned during sex. Read more... More about Sex And Relationships, Sex Toys, Tracker, Apps, and Data Read More »Apple is finally fixing one of the Apple Watch's most annoying problems
Most of us know well enough not to check our smartphones in a movie theater, but what do you do when your smart watch lights up when you raise your hand to scratch your nose. You can do the panicked wrist grab, covering your Apple Watch before anyone notices the tiny beacon of light beaming from your seat. Android smart watch owners already have a solution: It's called Theatre Mode and it basically turns off the screen and notifications (including haptics). As an Apple Watch owner and movie lover, I have often wished for this tiny, but smart feature. Now, just in time for my Oscar movie marathon, Apple is prepping a watchOS update, version 3.2, that will include Apple's own version of Theater Mode (note the spelling difference). Read more... More about Smartwatch, Watchos, Watchos 3, Apple Watch, and Apple Read More »St. Louis Cardinals forced to pay $2 million after wild hacking scandal
The 2017 MLB season won't begin for another two months, but the Houston Astros are already big winners. On Monday, Major League Baseball ordered the St. Louis Cardinals to send $2 million and their top two 2017 draft picks to the Astros as punishment for an ex-Cardinals employee hacking into the Astros' internal scouting database. Chris Correa — the Cardinals' former director of scouting, whom MLB placed on the permanently ineligible list Monday — was sentenced to 46 months in prison last year after he pled guilty to five counts of unauthorized access of a protected computer. Read more... More about Mlb, Baseball, Entertainment, and Sports Read More »Uber fights against #DeleteUber hashtag with targeted ads
Ride-hailing app Uber has had a rough weekend. The company found itself the target of a negative hashtag Sunday, stemming largely from Donald Trump's executive order to ban citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Saturday saw a huge protest against the de facto Muslim ban at JFK International Airport in New York. Taxi drivers refused to pick people up from the airport in solidarity with those who were detained after Trump's order. Uber, meanwhile, one of the world's wealthiest startups last valued at $68 billion, continued operating and promoted the decision to eliminate its controversial surge pricing, which lowered prices but was seen by many as "strike breaking." Read more... More about Donald Trump, Uber, Business, Politics, and Advertising Read More »'History Is All You Left Me,' our next MashReads book, will break your heart
It's a rare feat when a book can make you laugh and cry and feel everything in between, all at once. But Adam Silvera's new novel History Is All You Left Me does just that. SEE ALSO: The best YA books of 2016 History Is All You Left Me follows Griffin, a very nerdy teen growing up in New York City. When Griffin's ex-boyfriend, Theo, accidentally drowns, his whole world is thrown into chaos. Though they were separated when Theo died, Griffin always saw himself reuniting with Theo and living happily ever after. Now, instead, Griffin finds himself grappling with the loss of his first love and the grief that comes when someone dies far too young. Read more... More about Ya, Ya Books, Mashreads, Books, and Entertainment Read More »Jessica Williams and Salma Hayek had a tense conversation about race at Sundance
A conversation at the Sundance Film Festival meant to bring together women in film got a little heated last week, when Jessica Williams and Salma Hayek got into a debate regarding race and intersectional feminism. The LA Times reported on the on-the-record luncheon co-sponsored by Glamour magazine and Girlgaze and people are unhappy with Hayek's and other actresses' remarks. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Movies from Sundance 2017 The luncheon was meant as a forum for women in film to discuss, network and celebrate accomplishments — however, according to the Times, things took a turn for the uncomfortable as the topic shifted to the political climate. Read more... More about Sundance Film Festival, Sundance, Salma Hayek, Jessica Williams, and Watercooler Read More »The never ending makeshift 'slip 'n slide' of your dreams is here
The humble "slip 'n slide" is a fixture of summers in backyards around the world, but in Australia some people have taken the act of wetting a bunch of plastic and sliding around on it, to a spectacular level. This giant slip 'n slide is round, centring around an outdoor rotary washing line (a.k.a. a hills hoist) with a rope attached. Hours of fun! The contraption created for "Australia Day," the nation's controversial public holiday that's actually a day of mourning for Indigenous Australians and their allies. But hey, don't let the long suffering of the nation's First Peoples ruin your excessively flag-waving fun, guys. Read more... More about Watercooler, Videos, Video, Slip N Slide, and Australia Read More »Hackers cause hotel to ditch keycards for old-school keys and locks
Earlier this month, staff at Austria's four-star Romantik Seehotel Jägerwirt tried to sign into the resort's computer systems, but couldn't. They had been infected by a kind of software called ransomware. When hackers deploy the tech, it encrypts a device, rendering it useless. Once a ransom is paid, the hackers then deliver an electronic "decryption key" which can be used to restore the device to normal. Unless the hotel paid a ransom in Bitcoin totaling close to $1,800 dollars, it wouldn't be able to access its reservation system, cash desk system or issue electronic keycards. Read more... More about Iot, Hacking, Hackers, Bitcoin, and Austria Read More »Wild koala and dog hang out, proving that we really can all get along
Sometimes life is one unending onslaught of pain, suffering and avocado shortages. But other times, the animal kingdom reminds you of the things worth fighting for: Unlikely animal friendships, such as the spontaneous bond between this wild koala and a dog. The marsupial-meets-canine moment was captured in a brief, impossibly cute video uploaded to YouTube page Quashi. Just look at those two: Even a closed glass door can't keep their incredible friendship from blossoming. Milo and Otis eat your hearts out. We've found the best cross-species dream pair. Teen headed to space camp 'gutted' after being denied U.S entry
15-year-old student Pouya Ghadirian was all set to go to space camp in the U.S. with his high school when he found out he wouldn't be getting a visa. Reportedly the first Australian to be denied a visa to travel within the United States, Ghadirian was born in Australia, and has Australian and Iranian dual citizenship "by descent." The Melbourne-based Year 11 student told 9 News he was "gutted" about not being able to visit Washington and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama. Arriving at the US Consulate in Melbourne on Monday, Ghadirian said things got very bleak. "They were a bit shocked and they didn't know how to handle it. They said they had terrible news," he told AAP according to SBS. "They said it was the first time it had happened in an Australian embassy." Read more... More about Malcolm Turnbull, Immigration Ban, Immigration, Muslim Ban, and Donald Trump Read More »Forget touchscreens, this smartphone concept wants to use holograms
Your future smartphone could be entirely voice activated, displaying your text messages and other info with holograms. At least, that's the idea behind Alo, a new smartphone concept that imagines a touchscreen-less smartphone. Created by French designer Jamie Olivet with art direction from acclaimed designer Philippe Starck, Alo ditches the typical smartphone display. Instead, the voice-activated phone will project holograms from its camera that show your text messages or let you watch videos, according to Dezeen's interview with Oliviet. While the core of the device is molded aluminum alloy, the outer shell is a "gelatinous, supple and natural envelope that perfectly fits your hand," Olivet writes on his website. I am not really sure what that means (I've reached out to Olivet for more information) but Deezan reports the surface will also vibrate and give off heat as another means of interaction. Read more... More about Dev And Design, Tech, and Dev Design Read More »Ben Affleck is giving up 'The Batman' director's chair
LOS ANGELES — Ben Affleck will no longer direct himself in The Batman for Warner Bros., the studio confirmed Monday. According to Variety, which first reported the news, Affleck still plans to play the caped crusader and will produce. Affleck gave the following statement via Warner Bros.: Warner Bros. chief Kevin Tsujihara first confirmed the longstanding rumor of an Affleck-directed Batman standalone film last April at Cinemacon. This story is developing ... Read more... More about Ben Affleck, Batman, Entertainment, and Film Read More »Google employees protest Trump's immigration ban
Thousands of Google employees walked out Monday in protest of Donald Trump's executive order banning refugees from several Muslim-majority nations. Google told Mashable in an email that more than 2,000 Googlers turned up to protests at several company offices, including at the main Google campus in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and New York. The biggest turnout was at its headquarters in Mountain View, California, where CEO Sundar Pichai and cofounder Sergey Brin spoke to the crowd.
Woman unhappy about the cost of weed complains to the wrong people
When you're annoyed about the cost of weed going up, who should you talk to? Probably anyone else, but the police. The folks at Australia's Northern Territory Police received an "unusual" phone call from a woman complaining about the cost of marijuana from her local drug dealer increasing. "Completely offended, the woman demanded that police investigate this 'outrageous' price hike. When asked for further details, the woman hung up," the police Facebook post reads. Unsurprisingly, there were plenty of people who had a giggle at the odd request. Read more... More about Facebook, Police, Drugs, Marijuana, and Australia Read More »Looks like US Weekly didn't read the memo about not normalizing Trump
Remember that sweet, rosy time just weeks ago, when Twitter's main concern was about the press "normalizing" Trump. Ah, the good old days. While not every outlet has responded to the call, most have focused critical attention on the Oval OfficeTeen Vogue has stepped up, as has a goddamn dictionary. Then there's US Weekly. The popular magazine came under fire recently for a cover photo featuring Trump's kids lightly tousling each other's hair and otherwise enjoying their cherubic problem-free life. While printing photos of a president's family is standard practice for a pop culture magazine, the article was published right as the president's immigration ban went into effect, leaving vulnerable immigrants stranded at airports or forced to return to their country of origin, even if they had green cardsSyrian and Iraqi refugees on their way to America were made to turn back, putting their lives at grave and imminent risk. Read more... More about Donald Trump, Us Weekly, Watercooler, and Politics Read More »The extended 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer we've been waiting for is here
One last dance before the live-action Beauty and the Beast goes from dream to reality. The film, directed by Bill Condon, debuts in theaters on March 17, 2017. What's believed to be the final trailer dropped during ABC's The Bachelor. It stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Luke Evans as Gaston, Josh Gad as Le Fou and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts. And for once, we get to see them all: The original motion picture soundtrack will be released by Walt Disney Records on March 10. John Legend and Ariana Grande will sing the iconic "Beauty and the Beast" ballad for the soundtrack. Read more... More about Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, Beauty And The Beast, Live Action, and Disney Read More »Tinder founder: CEOs have a 'responsibility' to speak out against Trump's Muslim ban
Like so many other Americans, Tinder founder Sean Rad is the child of immigrants. His parents are originally from Iran, and although he was in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, far from the rolling protests in the United States against what has become known as President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban, the issue could not be ignored. Although the dating technology company has employees in the U.S. who are not citizens, Rad told Mashable everyone is secure for now. Tinder is watching the situation closely, he added. "We have a very diverse culture. Everyone is in the U.S. and they're good ... We're focused on our employees and making sure that they feel safe." Read more... More about Australia, Travel Ban, Tinder, Sean Rad, and Business Read More »The Robin smartphone is no more after Razer acquires Nextbit
Nextbit, maker of the crowdfunded Android smartphone Robin, has been acquired by Razer, the companies said in a statement Monday. Though Razer plans to keep Nextbit as a separate unit within the company "focused on unique mobile design and experiences," according to Nextbit's CEO, the company stopped production for Robin and will no longer sell the handset or its accessories. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but Recode reports it was an all-stock deal and that all of Nextbit's employees are making the move to Razer. The acquisition suggests the company, which until now had been known for its gaming laptops and accessories, is looking to move into the smartphone business. Read more... More about Android, Razer, Mobile, and Tech Read More »Michael Jackson's daughter will make her acting debut on the perfect show
Paris Jackson, the 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson, is set to make her acting debut in Fox's Star later this season, and the role is a no-brainer. Jackson will play Rachel Wells, described as "a young, super-chic, stylish and intimidating social media guru who oversees a publicity shoot of the girl group and deliberately goads Star (Jude Demorest) and Eva (guest star Sharlene Taulé) into pushing some boundaries." OK, so the casting would be even more perfect if she was appearing on Empire, given her father's own musical dynasty, but Lee Daniels' other musical drama still feels apropos. Read more... More about Star, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, Entertainment, and Tv Read More »Roger Federer says his wife is the G.O.A.T and we're not crying at all
Every star has somebody watching their back, keeping them humble and picking them up when they're down. In the case of recent Australian Open winner and all around G.O.A.T, Roger Federer, that somebody is his wife, Mirka. Following his astounding, narrow win against Rafael Nadal, the humble Swiss took the opportunity to heap praise on his "number one supporter" during a press huddle. And WOW, you guys. "She's been there when I had no titles and she's still here 89 titles later, so she had a big part to play in [the win]" he told the camera crews. "She knows it, I know it, everybody knows it. She's a mum number one and a wife, and only then later does she become the supporter..." Read more... More about Australian Open, Rafael Nadal, Mirka Federer, Roger Federer, and Entertainment Read More »When these two NBA coaches speak out against Trump, you should listen
Steve Kerr's Twitter account had been silent for more than a month before it erupted in a flurry of activity this weekend. The Golden State Warriors coach logged on and he most definitely did not stick to sports. First, Kerr retweeted a powerful rebuke of Donald Trump's planned border wall from the mayor of Berlin on Friday. On Saturday, Kerr reposted criticisms of Trump policies. They came from sources as varied as The Onion, a New York Times columnist, an NBA veteran and a former official in the Obama administration. SEE ALSO: My president was a hooper "This is a must read," Kerr then wrote on Sunday, sharing an article with his 278,000 followers. It was piece from The Atlantic, blasting what the magazine called Trump's "betrayal of American values." Read more... More about Politics, Donald Trump, Nba, Sports, and Entertainment Read More »Air Canada shows they stand with refugees by helping reunite a Syrian family
Air Canada just released a heartwarming short film about the reunion of a Syrian refugee family, some of whom hadn't seen each other in 35 years. Titled "Meet one of Canada's newest families," it's a sweet, inspiring look at a refugee family who's being positively affected by the actions of others. One of the women is heard saying, "we feel like we are reborn," while the happy family greets each other after being separated What's to feel threatened by there? Read more... More about Syrian Refugees, Canada, Refugees, and Watercooler Read More »Rangers searching for dolphin some garbage person trapped in a tank top
Evidently, it's not enough that people keep dolphins by yanking them out of the water for selfies. Now some rubbish human has put human clothing on one. A dolphin was spotted swimming around Koombana Bay in Western Australia Monday, wrapped up in a tank top or t-shirt. The image, captured by a member of the public, was quickly picked up by both the Dolphin Discovery Centre and the Department Of Parks And Wildlife, with the latter organisation requesting more information via their Facebook page. Clarifying the statement in an interview with the ABC, the department's Pia Courtis explained that it would be "unusual" if the dolphin had just swum into the clothing all by itself. Read more... More about Australia, Tshirt, Dolphin Discovery Centre, Western Australia, and Singlet Read More »Vlogger learns hatching an emu egg you bought on eBay isn't a great idea
You can sure buy whatever you hell you want on the internet these days. 24-year-old vlogger from the U.K., Charlotte Harrison was gifted an emu egg from eBay for £25 ($31), and after caring for it for 47 days in an incubator, it hatched. But unlike a Tamagotchi, it turns out emus have a plethora of needs — not necessarily met by domestic life in England. The hatching was chronicled on Harrison's YouTube channel and the emu was given the name "Kevin," despite being female (something Harrison discovered later.) Other videos show Kevin munching on some broccoli, eating carrots and playing with children. Read more... More about Vlogger, Charlotte Harrison, Ebay, Animals, and Emu Read More »Why has this country become Tinder's favourite testing ground?
As a country, Australia makes a great petri dish. It has a relatively small population, it's English-speaking and it has an estimated smartphone penetration of 84 percent — all qualities that make it the ideal place for Tinder to test its new features, according to the dating app's founder. Australians take to product updates faster than other markets, Tinder chairman Sean Rad told Mashable in Sydney on Tuesday. And that's why features like Tinder Social, which allows users to set up group dates, were piloted here first. Read more... More about Testing, Dating Apps, Sean Rad, Tinder Social, and Tinder Read More »Man on a sinking car desperately throws infant to stranger on dry land
What do you do when you're standing on a sinking car with your child, and have no way to get on land easily? A man carrying his baby daughter was caught on video throwing the infant to someone standing on the bank. The minute-long video shared on Miaopai showed a family attempting to escape from their sinking SUV, which fell off a pier into a lake in Hunan, south-eastern China. The man was clearly panicking, and responded to passers-by shouting "throw (the baby) here!" Here's the moment again: Weibo users were both amazed and shocked at the man's daring move. Read more... More about Viral Video, China, and World Read More »Phones will start matching your fingerprint on both device and SIM card
Your fingerprint will soon be required on your phone for a whole lot more than unlocking it. Thailand plans to start making it compulsory for new prepaid or postpaid SIM card buyers to register their fingerprints. Users' prints will go into a national database, allowing the identity of each phone user to be traced, according to the Bangkok Post. In addition to SIM cards, mobile operators will also launch apps to verify fingerprints, allowing them to match the fingerprint of the device user to the one that bought the SIM card. Read more... More about Fraud, Mobile Banking, Fingerprint, Sim Card, and Phone Read More »This airline took to Facebook to announce its Twitter account has been hacked
Twitter has a security problem — and businesses are paying the price for it. The official Twitter account of Indian airline IndiGo has been hit with a breach. The verified account, which previously had over 100,000 followers and several hundred thousands of tweets, now appears to be in possession of a user who goes by the handle @activevibezzz1. Image: screengrab/twitter Earlier Tuesday morning, IndiGo's Twitter handle was changed to "activevibezzz1". Twitter allows users — including businesses — to change their username. As part of the transition, all existing followers of IndiGo airline are now unwittingly also following the compromised account. The compromised account posted a few mysterious tweets Tuesday. Read more... More about Security, Hack, Twitter, India, and Airlines Read More »These flyers perfectly shut down street harassment and unwanted catcalling
While street harassment continues to be a problem for many women, one artist has released a set of posters aimed at shutting catcallers down. Manila-based Jara Rogacion tweeted a set of downloadable flyers and calling cards for street harassers, which have quickly gone viral.
Rogacion is offering the flyers to fellow women who face harassment on the street, but don't know how to deal with it. Read more... More about Philippines, Street Harassment, Catcalling, World, and Social Good Read More »Google wants to help track public health data in world's second most populous country
Google wants to develop a tech-based solution to collect, analyze and integrate public health data in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, according to reports. The company is in talks with the state government to streamline public health programs. It plans to develop apps that will reduce the time taken in data collection by making it tech-enabled as opposed to tedious paperwork. It will also create a standardized platform under which all health data across programs can be tracked, maintained and easily shared. It is not clear at the moment whether Google will also retain the health data that is collected by its proposed platform or not. Read more... More about Healthcare, India, Google, Tech Utility, and Technology Read More »Embarrassed Miss Universe gets sweet revenge on Steve Harvey
Revenge is a dish best served cold. A year later to be exact, if former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach's antics are anything to go by. On the Miss Universe stage in the Philippines on Monday night, host Steve Harvey was about to announce this year's winner when Wurtzbach interrupted him, gliding onstage. She then smoothly handed over a thick pair of reading glasses to Harvey. "Thank you so much Pia," Harvey sheepishly said to a laughing crowd. "A year late, but thank you." Harvey had caused outrage last year after he misread the winner card and incorrectly announced Miss Colombia as the winner, only to later pronounce Wurtzbach of the Philippines as the rightful queen. Read more... More about Beauty Pageant, Miss Universe, Philippines, Watercooler, and Tv Read More »Gorgeous pictures of Chinese New Year through the eyes of mobile photographers
As they say, the best camera is the one you have with you. The Lunar New Year over the weekend was in full swing, and professional photographers were ready with their iPhones. Here are some of the best sent in to Mashable. Zhang Yu is a photographer from Chongqing. Image: Zhang yu Little Su is a photographer from Taiwan. Image: Little Su Image: Aik beng Chia Shoot in bright light, and try to put as much distance as possible between your subject or object and the background to create better bokeh, says Singapore photographer Aik Beng Chia. Read more... More about Iphone, Iphoneography, Photography, and World Read More »Uber, Ola ordered to halt ride-sharing services in India's Silicon Valley
Things are not chugging smoothly for Uber and its local rival Ola in India’s Silicon Valley. Both the ride hailing firms have been directed to withdraw their ride-sharing services in the Indian state of Karnataka. The ruling comes days after the state government deemed carpooling services from the companies illegal. The transport department of Karnataka, home to 'India’s Silicon Valley' city of Bangalore, has given the companies until Thursday to halt the aforementioned services. The directive was issued Monday after officials from the state government along with those from Ola and Uber met to discuss the issue. The transport officials are citing an archaic regulation to prohibit UberPOOL and Ola Share from operating in the state. Read more... More about Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Uber, and Ola Read More »J.K. Rowling calmly crushes yet another troll with chihuahua-themed burn
LONDON — Even by her standards, J.K. Rowling had a productive day troll-destroying on Monday. It started with the following tweet, which may well have been Rowling's most brutal burn of all time:
Thousands of retweets later and J.K. Rowling had attracted the attention of other Trump supporters. One account in particular accused her of hiding "behind a fictional dweeb ass child". Read more... More about Chihuahua, Uk, Shutdown, Burn, and Twitter Read More »This song naming all 270 London underground stations is pretty epic
One of London's greatest icons is that which runs below its bustling streets — the London Underground, or the Tube as it's also known. If you've every been curious about the expansive network, then you've got to check out this clever melody. A group called The Glorious Filibusters wrote "The Underground Song" and posted it to Youtube. In the video, they rattle off name after name of London tube stations with impressive speed and memory. If you ever thought yourself a Tube savvy individual, then this song will definitely make you question your knowledge. Read more... More about Song, Viral Videos, Youtube, The Glorious Filibusters, and Tube Read More »This restaurant is made out of an Airbus A320 aircraft
Ever fancied a date inside an aircraft? Sparks would fly perhaps. A New Delhi, India based hospitality company is recreating an experience close to that. Only this time, the aircraft is not flying but on ground. But that takes nothing away from the uniqueness of Hawai Adda — a swanky airplane restaurant made out of a junk Airbus 320 once flying for Air India. The name literally means 'airport' in Hindi and the ambiance replicates it. The restaurant, situated in the northern Indian city of Ludhiana, took more than a year to make and opened to the public last month. Read more... More about Theme Restaurant, Diner, Eating, Restaurant, and Food Read More »We translated Britain's best anti-Trump protest signs
When it comes time to protest, Britons respond in the most colourful and creative ways. Thousands of people descended on the streets of UK cities from Edinburgh to London to protest against the controversial travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. As a petition calling for Prime Minister Theresa May to block Trump's planned state visit to the UK gathers more than 1.6 million signatures, demonstrators held signs and placards that showed off their irreducible regional genius. Read more... More about Signs, Muslim Ban, Trump Protest, Uk, and World Read More »90-year-old man writes tips to combat loneliness after losing his wife and sister
LONDON — After 90-year-old Derek Taylor's partner and sister passed away, he felt extremely lonely. Faced with the prospect of no-one to talk to, he decided to do something about it. "I thought, what can I do to stop being lonely?" said Taylor, who is Manchester based, in a BBC interview. "The older you get, the less people seem to contact you." Sadly, Taylor isn't alone in experiencing loneliness at a later stage in lifeAccording to Age UK statistics, only 35 percent of people over 65 spend time with friends most or every day and, alarmingly, 12 percent never do. Read more... More about Watercooler, Uk, Lifestyle, Mental Health, and Tips Read More »Trump's H-1B Visa Bill spooks India's IT companies
It may not be a good time to be an Indian techie in America. Correction: It may not be a good time to be a non-American in Trump's America. India, the largest exporter of IT workforce to the US, could be jolted if the H-1B Visa Bill, which was tabled in the House of Representatives today, becomes a law. The country's biggest IT companies, TCS, Infosys, Wipro and others, that enjoy significant cost advantages by sending Indian engineers to the US, are likely to be hit if the minimum salary cap for H-1B visas is raised to $130,000 from its current $60,000. Read more... More about Trump Administration, Policy, Immigration Ban, Immigration, and Technology Read More »Magical fish basically has the power to conjure its own Patronus
LONDON — There's a reason you never catch Dementors in water, and it's not because they don't like getting their cloaks wet. The real reason is obvious: there are far too many magical fish out there that would blast them into oblivion with their tiny, adorable patronuses. Just look at this one in action:
OK, so it's probably worth mentioning at this point that fish can't really cast Patronuses (at least not that us muggles know about, anyway). Read more... More about Uk, Documentary, Bbc, Bbc Earth, and Magic Read More »The Royal Family has a cautionary message for the world
The Prince of Wales has returned to the issue of the rise of populism warning that the world is in danger of "forgetting the lessons of the past". Speaking at a London fundraising event for the World Jewish Relief (WJR) charity, which currently works with people fleeing the war in Syria and seeking to establish new lives in Greece, Turkey and UK, Prince Charles said: "The work of World Jewish Relief enables us to rally together, to do what we can to support people practically, emotionally and spiritually – particularly at a time when the horrific lessons of the last War seem to be in increasing danger of being forgotten." Read more... More about Royal Family, Prince Charles, and World Read More »This country wants to pay people to use the loo
India has tried every rule in the book to improve sanitation conditions in the country, but a new scheme it is testing might end up being the most effective. In Barmer, a district in western Indian state Jaipur, the local government is offering every family Rs 2500 ($37) per month should they make a habit of using toilets. The scheme is being offered in two villages of Baytu and Gida. The move, which is in line with government’s public cleanliness initiative 'Swachh Bharat' (Clean India), aims to encourage people to stop defecating in open. Read more... More about Restroom, Toilet, India, and World Read More »J.K. Rowling made a major correction to this 'Daily Mail' tweet
LONDON — A tweet from the Daily Mail's US Twitter account has been met with criticism from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The tweet, which was sent on Monday, concerned Alexandre Bissonnette — the student who's now been charged with the mosque attack in Quebec which left six people dead and many injured. Rowling shared a screengrab and accompanied it with eight words. She's since been retweeted over 100,000 times.
Rowling wasn't the only person who disagreed with the "'Lone wolf'" description. A large number of replies to the Daily Mail's tweet also argued that the term "terrorist" should be used instead. Read more... More about Uk, Twitter, Tweet, Daily Mail, and Alexandre Bissonnette Read More »People are handing out badges at Tube stations to tackle loneliness
LONDON — More than 9 million people across the UK are always or often lonely, according to the British Red Cross. But, the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness — which launched on Tuesday in memory of murdered MP — wants to do something to combat Britain's loneliness epidemic
India is bringing free Wi-Fi to more than 1,000 villages this year
India’s government is joining everyone else in bringing internet connectivity to its citizens. The government has chalked out an initiative called Digital Village, as part of which it aims to bring free Wi-Fi internet access to 1,050 villages across the country in the next six months. The initiative is estimated to cost over Rs 4.2 billion ($62 million) and will be carried out through partnerships with several internet service providers, according to Aruna Sundararajan, secretary at the ministry of electronics and information technology. Read more... More about Facebook, Google, Wifi, Internet, and India Read More »Betterment moves beyond robo-advising with human financial planners
The best-known robo-advisor is getting into the higher-end financial planning business. Betterment, founded in 2008 as an online investment service with no minimums, is expanding its offering with two new tiers for higher net-worth investors who want a human looking at their accounts along with the company's robo-advisor system. Betterment Plus will let customers with at least $100,000 in assets get an annual planning call from IRL experts and email advice throughout the year. Betterment Premium gets customers with at least $250,000 in assets unlimited access to experts throughout the year. More about Investing, Financial Advisor, Betterment, and Business Read More »Neville and the Malfoys put aside differences for adorable 'Harry Potter' reunion
LONDON — They may have been rivals for the best part of seven years, but Neville Longbottom and the Malfoys have clearly put their differences aside. On Monday night, Harry Potter actor John Isaacs (a.k.a. Lucius Malfoy) shared a photo on Twitter of himself with Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis.
The days of firing leg-locker curses at each other in the corridors of Hogwarts are clearly well behind them. Read more... More about Uk, Twitter, Harry Potter, Jk Rowling, and Tom Felton Read More »These tech companies are taking Trump's 'Muslim ban' to court
Tech CEOs and employees aren't just shouting #NoBanNoWall and speaking out against President Donald Trump's executive order to temporarily bar people of seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the United States. Some tech companies are taking the policy to court, alleging the former real estate mogul and reality TV star has damaged their businesses. Amazon, Expedia and Microsoft, all based in Washington, signed on to a lawsuit from Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson Monday. The lawsuit filed against President Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and high-ranking Trump Administration officials asserts that the executive order on immigration is unconstitutional. Read more... More about Donald Trump, Expedia, Amazon, Microsoft, and Immigration Ban Read More »James Corden records himself traveling after the Muslim ban, makes a powerful point
It's shocking how a video of James Corden getting through airport security with zero hiccups can make such an important statement. The Late Late Show host recorded himself flying out of Los Angeles International Airport after President Donald Trump banned refugees and visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. In the clip, Corden passes a group of protesters as he enters the airport. He continues to record himself as he passes smoothly through security, eats a sandwich, and boards the plane. Read more... More about Muslim Travel Ban, Muslim Ban, Lax, Los Angeles, and The Late Late Show Read More »Walmart takes on Amazon Prime with free 2-day shipping — no membership required
Walmart is going after Amazon on one of its signature offerings — and undercutting the price. The United States' biggest retailer is introducing free two-day shipping with no membership fee. Amazon offers free two-day shipping through Prime, which costs $99 a year. “In today's world of e-commerce, two-day free shipping is table stakes. It no longer makes sense to charge for it,” Marc Lore, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. eCommerce, said in a statement. Walmart's two-day shipping will require a minimum purchase of $35, down from $50. Without Prime, Amazon customers have to same spend $49 for free shipping that takes longer than two days. Read more... More about Ecommerce, Shipping, Amazon Prime, Amazon, and Walmart Read More »Giant nets harvest fog to solve water crisis in Morocco
For rural communities living around Mount Boutmezguida in Morocco's Anti-Atlas mountain range, water is scarce and precious. It's one of the driest areas in the country, and it's further affected by climate change. However, an NGO, Dar Si Hmad, teamed up with the German Water Foundation to install the world's biggest fog-harvesting project. The 'CloudFisher' system is made up of fog catching nets that converts moisture into water. It's able to collect up to 1,600 gallons of fresh, clean water per day that nearby villages can utilize A woman reached into her bag of bananas and got a gross surprise
When buying fresh produce, the occasional insect is to be expected. However, one woman in the UK wasn't prepared for the critter she found when she opened her bag of bananas. Claire Todd purchased a bunch of fair trade bananas from her local Aldi. When she reached into the bag the next day, she felt something slimy. "I looked to see what it was and at first I thought it was a slug," she told Mashable. "It wasn't until I turned the banana around that I saw it was a frog!" The frog in question was dead and decaying — stuck to the yellow peel of one of the bananas. Read more... More about Animals, Dead, Frog, Fair Trade, and Bananas Read More »What the tech industry would look like without immigrants
Jordan Gonen couldn't stop staring at Twitter over the weekend. He, like many interested in Silicon Valley and the tech industry, watched drama unfold online where CEOs and techies shared their stances in 140 characters, images or live videos from protests around the country — all speaking out against Trump's executive order, where people from seven Muslim-majority nations are barred from entering the United States. "My dad came [to America] from Israel after the army. I always looked up to what immigrants have done," Gonen said. "Everyone was posting that stat of 40 percent of the Fortune 500 was founded by immigrants." Read more... More about Business, Tech, Immigration Ban, Donald Trump, and Silicon Valley Read More »Moose breaks into family home and poops all over their basement
Not on the carpet! A mature female moose, aka a cow moose, fell through a well window into a family home in Hailey, Idaho on Sunday and refused to leave, leaving little presents in the form of moose poop all over the family's finished basement. Image: idaho fish and game According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, officers attempted to herd the moose up the basement stairs and out of the home, but she was having none of it and charged the officers "several times." Finally, another officer was called in at 3 a.m. and the animal was sedated and carried out of the front door with "all hands on deck." Read more... More about Moose, Pics, and Watercooler Read More »Genius couple finds answer to the 'what should we have for dinner' problem
The most trying time in any relationship is every single time you try to decide what to eat. Often, one person will make suggestions that the other constantly turns down. Or sometimes one person in the relationship just "doesn't care what we eat," and will say "you decide" or "it doesn't matter." Those statements are the least helpful input a person could ever give. Redditor OceanSlim has felt these very same pains, and decided to do something about it. Presenting: the food decision wheel! What a fantastic way to repurpose a children's toy, although the knife in the photo is a little much. Read more... More about Food, Funny, Pics, Reddit, and Conversations Read More »Vanessa Hudgens and Jimmy Fallon show they'll be there during a 'Friends' duet
'Cuz you're there for me too! Powerless star Vanessa Hudgens stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon last night to promote her upcoming show that premieres this Thursday at 8 p.m. on NBC. The late night host reminded Hudgens that Thursday nights on NBC were home to show of the biggest shows we know today like Seinfeld and Friends. So, in the spirit of friendship, the two performed the Friends theme song in a beautiful, slow ballad. We'll always be there to watch them perform! This terrifying sea creature could be one of our earliest ancestors
A tiny, wrinkly, sack-like sea creature with a huge mouth and no anus could be your ancestor. Saccorhytus was an ancient creature that roamed the Earth 540 million years ago, and according to a new study, it could be one of our earliest known ancestors. The frightening-looking, millimeter-long organism is thought to be a deuterostome, a category of vertebrates that would evolve into creatures like starfish and acorn worms and even humans. Its image is based on microfossils discovered by researchers in China. The new study, published in the journal Nature on Monday, shines light on how some of our oldest earthly ancestors may have looked and lived. Read more... More about Evolution, Fossils, Oceans, Sea Creature, and Nature Read More »Mum and sons fight anti-homeless spikes with cushions and chocolate
LONDON — A mum and her sons who were angered by the installation of anti-homeless metal spikes have fought back with the perfect weapon — cushions. Platt and her sons went to British store Primark on Sunday to buy cushions and pillows to cover the area affected by the spikes, outside Pall Mall Court in Manchester. George and Sam recruited a few of their rugby teammates to help them in their efforts to build a welcoming space for homeless people Clumsy dad does not want to get up from his tumble
The Nest camera is probably a great tool for homeowners to have. We, however, find it most valuable for capturing hilarious moments that people would rather not have on camera. This video is a perfect example of that. This poor dad is just trying to get down the stairs and over a baby gate. He did not need for his subsequent fall to get caught on camera. He probably also did not need his daughter screaming, "Come on, not again!" If you are thinking about purchasing a Nest camera for your home, you've been warned. This surf school is helping children with disabilities catch some waves
The Disabled Surfers Association gives the joy of surfing to people with disabilities hoping to have some fun in the water. Read more... More about Cerebral Palsy, Queensland, Children With Disabilities, Surf, and Real Time Video Read More »Is it legal for authorities to check your social media at the U.S. border?
If you're not from the United States, U.S. government officials may request your phone at the border. They may scroll through your Facebook feed. They may search your phone contacts. But according to lawyers, whether or not this is actually legal is a confusing mess. According to immigration lawyers Mashable spoke with on Monday, the law is, at best, unclear on whether government officials can comb through pieces of your digital life to determine whether you are allowed to set foot in the country. Right now, immigration lawyers told Mashable that government officials often ask for immigrants and foreign travelers to hand over their phone so the official can scroll through social media information and more. But if that practice were to come up against a serious legal test — or if the practice became more widespread — lawyers say it would likely run into huge legal hurdles. Read more... More about Immigrants, Traveler, Foreign Policy, Muslim, and Executive Order Read More »Grandma freaks out after putting on virtual reality goggles
Technology and the elderly have had their fair share of differences in the past 25 or so years, with the industry growing so exponentially that even some millennials have trouble keeping up with the latest tech. So imagine being a person who grew up without a house phone and now you have a miracle pocket machine that makes phone calls and plays Tetris simultaneously. It makes sense that the insanely new (and imperfect) virtual reality trend might cause a major freak out among our elders. Based on her purely horrified reaction, we think that maybe this was a virtual reality called "The Year 2017." Read more... More about Viral Videos, Virtual Reality, and Watercooler Read More »'Conan Exiles' lets you adjust the size of your physical... assets
WARNING: Some would classify the images in this post as NSFW. If you're offended by nudity or don't feel comfortable having it on your screen at work, read this instead. Conan Exiles lets you play with yourself like no other game has. Like most RPG-flavored video games, Conan Exiles includes a robust set of options for character customization. But there's one category where this character creator differs: the "endowment" slider. For male characters, the slider tweaks the size of your twig and berries, ranging from a micropenis to a Magnum-filling flesh rope. For female characters, it's a boob slider. Read more... More about Funcom, Conan Exiles, Gaming, and Entertainment Read More »Ellen DeGeneres commented on immigration ban by citing plot from 'Finding Dory'
While thousands of people across the country were protesting Donald Trump's immigrant ban, folks at the White House were gathered around for a Finding Dory screening on Saturday afternoon. Whether or not Trump realized it, the journey Dory goes through in the film is eerily similar to the situations at play in real life. Ellen DeGeneres, voice of Dory, noticed the similarities and pointed it out in her monologue for Tuesday's show. "I don't get political so I'm not going to talk about the travel ban," she said before diving into the plot of Finding Dory, emphasizing the similarities between Dory's quest to be reunited with her parents and overcome obstacles — like a big wall in her way. Read more... More about Immigration Ban, Immigration, Donald Trump, Ellen Degeneres, and Watercooler Read More »This Danish ad will challenge you to step outside your defining box
Sometimes it's difficult to find the things that we, as human beings, have in common. We live in times when the "Us vs Them" narrative has become mainstream. We get caught up in minutiae and risk losing sight of what binds us, rather than divides us. This Danish television station ad, entitled "All that we share," challenges this narrative with a simple but effective formula. In the video, groups of Danes get onto a stage, stepping into delineated areas on the floor that define them by opposition — "The high earners" vs. "Those just getting by;" lifelong Danes vs. immigrants; "Those who trust" vs. "Those we try to avoid." Read more... More about Viral Video, Video, Ad, Danish, and Watercooler Read More »January's most underrated TV shows, films and documentaries
The new year kicked off some great and some not-so-great entertainment online and offline. Lucky for you, we've rounded up our personal favorite shows, movies and documentaries that need some more loving. Start the binge-watch. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. 'The Edge of Tomorrow' recut as the sci-fi version of 'Groundhog Day'
Tom Cruise stars in the sci-fi spin off of Groundhog Day this upcoming Groundhog Day! Not really but hey, we can dream today that there's no tomorrow, right? This new Trailer Mix is a compete shot-for-shot reproduction of the original Groundhog Day trailer, starring Bill Murray. Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Siri now predicts the winner of Super Bowl LI
Apple has turned Siri into a savvy football fan. If you want to brush up on the Super Bowl this week, Siri's got your back. From logistical questions about this Sunday's upcoming game to information about Tom Brady's college team, asking Siri Super Bowl-specific questions will now get you proper answers, as opposed to the usual list of search results. The AI-assistant is even making predictions. If you ask Siri, "who's going to win the Super Bowl?" or a variation of that question, you'll get the following answer: "The odds favor the Patriots over the Falcons by 3 points." Read more... More about Artificial Intelligence, Falcons, New England Patriots, Matt Ryan, and Tom Brady Read More »Uber announced a big deal — and it could mean driverless Mercedes at your door
Uber's next round of self-driving cars won't be owned by Uber at all — and the cars could be Mercedes. Daimler, the German automaker behind the Mercedes-Benz, will manufacture autonomous cars meant for Uber and and operate them through the ride-hailing company, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced in a blog post Tuesday. "We can combine Uber’s global ridesharing network with the world-class vehicles of companies like Daimler, so that Uber riders can have a great experience getting around their cities," Kalanick wrote. The partnership is part of Uber's strategy to run a network of self-driving cars, but not build them itself. The ride-hailing company already operates the world's largest fleet of human-driven cars while owning only a fraction of them. Read more... More about Autonomous Vehicles, Ride Hailing Apps, Mercedes Benz, Daimler, and Self Driving Cars Read More »MacBook Pro with Touch Bar banned from bar exam in multiple states
Some law students who plan to take the bar exam this year may not be able to use their favorite laptop. May states are banning the use of Apple's latest MacBook Pros because of the predictive nature of the Touch Bar, though some are still allowing it if the feature is disabled. ExamSoft, which makes testing software for the Board of Law Examiners, says the Touch Bar's default setting, which displays "predictive text depending on what the student is typing" could compromise "exam integrity." Bar exam proctors have been instructed to look for the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro Touch Bar laptops and manually disable the Touch Bar's adaptive display so that it shows a standard row of function keys. Read more... More about Touch Bar, Macbook Pro, Cheating, Exams, and Bar Exam Read More »WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets you 'revoke' unread messages you sent prematurely
Soon, you may be able to take back your drunk or needlessly angry texts on WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned messaging service is reportedly testing the ability to edit or recall messages that have already been sent. This means you can delete or revise a message even after your friend's phone has technically received it. The feature only works if the recipient has not read the message yet. On WhatsApp, this is signified by a blue tick mark. If the message has simply been received by a phone but not read — with grey tick marks, in other words — the feature still works. The feature was first spotted by Twitter account @WABetaInfo, which tracks features that WhatsApp is testing across platforms. Read more... More about Whatsapp and Tech Read More »Ashton Kutcher taught Poshmark that second-hand high-end shopping is cutthroat
Secondhand fashion marketplace Poshmark has always aimed to sit at a crossroads between a shopping site and a social network. The platform allows anyone to set up their own online store — though its emphasis is on women's designer brands — through which they can offer used clothes that appear in the Instagram-like feeds of their followers alongside wares from brands and boutiques. But the company recently encountered a problem familiar to many fast-growing social media sites: A user backlash over how the feed was being ordered. Read more... More about E Commerce, Poshmark, and Business Read More »Seth Meyers takes his 'Closer Look' at Trump's 'sloppy and discriminatory' Muslim ban
Here's the Seth Meyers break down we've been waiting for. In the segment's latest edition, the Late Night host takes "A Closer Look" at the second consecutive weekend of nationwide protests against Donald Trump - and more specifically, at the "sloppy and discriminatory" ban he issued against refugees and visitors from seven majority-Muslim countries. Watch the host aptly flame our new president above. Can't wait to see what next weekend brings us. Breast cancer survivor gets tattoo over scars, ends up falling in love with the artist
When Nina Cristinacce was diagnosed with cancer, her life was turned on its head. After successful treatment and a mastectomy, she decided to celebrate her life with a beautiful floral tattoo. But when Cristinacce went along to get her tattoo, little did she know that she'd end up falling in love. Cristinacce wanted to get a tattoo to hide some of the scars she'd gained after her surgery. "A logical thought was to tattoo the parts of my body I didn’t like to look at, and developed the idea of sunflowers and poppies running up one side from my thigh, over my ribs, up to my reconstructed breast and spilling over onto my back," said Cristinacce. Read more... More about Lifestyle, Tattoos, Uk, Family Parenting, and Work Play Read More »Astralis crowned 'Counter-Strike' champions at the ELEAGUE Major
The ELEAGUE 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' Major concluded in front of a live audience over the weekend. In the instant-classic Grand Final match, Astralis faced off against Virtus.Pro for the lion's share of $1,000,000 as more than one million viewers watching online. Read more... More about Mashable Video, Atlanta Major, Counter Strike Major, Csgo Major, and Eleague Major Read More »Calendar will help you count down the days until Trump is out of office
In the current political climate, being aware of the full weight of time is practically a civic duty. This tear-off calendar, made by GFDA duo Brian Buirge and Jason Bacher, wants you to know exactly how many days are left in Trump's first presidency—if you're OK with acknowledging that information on a daily basis, anyways. The calendar, currently on Kickstarter, counts down to Jan. 20, 2021, the day that a new President will be sworn into office, assuming that's what ends up happening. Sometimes assumptions are worth buying calendars over. Read more... More about Kickstarter, Trump, and Watercooler Read More »Every day, this dog picks up where the newspaper delivery person left off
Like many neighborhoods, Simmons Drive in Boulder, Colorado, has a newspaper delivery person. Unlike most neighborhoods, it also has a newspaper delivery pup. Quincy, a senior dog who lives with his owner, Paul Godan, has been moving papers from the curb to each neighbor's doorstep for more than 11 years. Before that, another dog belonging to Godan did the task — let's just say no one on Simmons Drive has had to retrieve their own paper for a while. Talk about a golden retriever. Quincy is particularly good at sniffing out the paper underneath snow, Godan told NBC 9 News in Boulder. This is great, because plunging your hand into snow first thing in the morning is virtually guaranteed to ruin the rest of your day. Each day, Quincy saves dozens of beloved human friends from that terrible fate. Read more... More about Animals and Watercooler Read More »Jennifer Lawrence joins the long list of celebrities bashing Trump's Muslim ban
Jennifer Lawrence doesn't share on social media often, so when she does, it might be best to pay attention. The actress used her Facebook page to post a message of solidarity with Muslim refugees affected by the Trump administration's ban. "I and millions of Americans understand that someone's race or religion should never keep them in harm's way," Lawrence wrote. "It should be every person's duty to help and protect anyone no matter their nationality. I pray for sanity and compassion to return to the White House." Read more... More about Immigration Ban, Conversations, Watercooler, Donald Trump, and Jennifer Lawrence Read More »This tiny wearable can tell you when you need a drink
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an ideal wearable to pair with a fitness tracker for those extra sweaty workouts: a tiny Bluetooth-sensor that tracks skin hydration. The sensors have much more potential than just reminding runners to drink up after a 5K — according to the research team, the hydration-tracking tech could be a valuable tool for monitoring vulnerable people working in stressful, hot conditions. "It’s difficult to measure a person’s hydration quantitatively, which is relevant for everyone from military personnel to athletes to firefighters, who are at risk of health problems related to heat stress when training or in the field,” John Muth, a co-author of a paper describing the work, said in a statement. Read more... More about Monitoring, Health, Wearable Sports Tech, Wearable Tech, and Tech Read More »Our favorite Lois Lane, Teri Hatcher, is joining 'Supergirl'
Teri Hatcher, who stole our hearts as Lois Lane in the '90s on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, will soon be returning to the DC superhero universe. Supergirl has tapped the Desperate Housewives alumna for a multi-episode arc in the coming months. According to Warner Bros. Television, Hatcher will be playing a mysterious new role that will become the new Big Bad of Season 2. "No offense to any of the wonderful actresses who have also played the part, but Teri Hatcher is my all time favorite Lois Lane," said Andrew Kreisberg, executive producer of Supergirl. "To have her come back to the SuperWorld in a completely different part is an unbelievable gift to me, Greg [Berlanti], and the fans.” Read more... More about Dean Cain, The Cw, Supergirl, Teri Hatcher, and Entertainment Read More »These are the top January TV shows and movies you need to see pronto
January is almost over and with it came many new TV shows and movies to kick-off the new year. Since there's just a plethora of entertainment, we've gathered all the best ones for you to see! Binge away! Visit CineFix for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more... More about Easy, Other People, Michael Jackson S Journey From Motown To Off The Wall, The Founder, and Documentary Read More »Humans fold as AI comes up aces in poker competition
Now computers can bluff. This should be a terrifying thought, but it’s a breakthrough moment, watched by thousands of people across 151 countries on the Twitch network, all of them witness to the first time a computer artificial intelligence (AI), Libratus, soundly beat four of the world’s best poker players at heads-up no-limit Texas Hold’Em. “At a high level, this means now that we have proven the ability for an AI to do strategic reasoning in imperfect situations has surpassed that of humans,” said Carnegie Mellon University Professor of Computer Science Tuomas Sandholm on Tuesday during a press conference following the AI victory at Rivers Casino “Brains Vs. Artificial Intelligence: Upping the Ante” tournament in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Read more... More about Ai, Carnegie Mellon, Computer, Poker, and Artificial Intelligence Read More »Even Tom Brady thinks Simone Biles is a superstar
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles attended the 2017 Super Bowl Opening Night in Houston on Monday, interviewing players as a correspondent for Inside Edition. Naturally, the 4-foot-9 gymnast spoke with NFL players who are much, much taller. Here's a photo of Biles interviewing Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo, Atlanta's tallest player.
At 6'8", Toilolo has a good two feet on Biles. Read more... More about Simone Biles, Olympics, Football, Nfl, and Super Bowl 51 Read More »A hidden 'Donkey Kong 64' coin is finally found after 17 years
We used to think there were 976 coins to collect in Donkey Kong 64. Thanks to a thorough speedrunner, we now know there are 977. Speedrunner Isotarge discovered the previously unknown location of a rainbow coin in Donkey Kong 64 in the Fungi Forest level using data analysis tools. You won't need to data mine to find it yourself, though — it's perfectly smashable in a normal playthrough. The dirt pile housing it is cleverly hidden in some tall grass, masking it from view where it has stayed undiscovered for 17 years up until several days ago.
Nest camera catches the glorious rise and fall of a dog trying to steal food
Nothing could have prepared us for the treasure trove of information Nest cameras have provided on the secret life of pets. In this gem, a renegade pup hops up on the kitchen table and steals some people food, but not without getting its head stuck in the bag and freaking out. Naturally. It's got everything a good behind-the-scenes dog video should. We look forward to the inevitable America's Funniest Home Videos revival brought on by generation Nest. These bikes are taking the clean commute to the next level
As the state of our climate becomes increasingly dire, more and more people are looking into adopting a cleaner commute. Though carpooling does help, biking is a much better option. Not only are you decreasing your carbon footprint, but you're also getting some fresh air in the process. Seems like a win-win. For those who are ready to make this change, Juicer Electric Motorbikes is helping to make the transition a little bit easier. They design and build energy-efficient electric bikes from the ground up, taking an idea from pencil to paper to metal. The bikes Juicer crafts are sure to please the eye, as well as the environmentally-conscious consumer. Read more... More about Bikes, Clean Energy, Hyatt Incubator, Sponsored, and Tech Read More »These bikes are taking the clean commute to the next level
As the state of our climate becomes increasingly dire, more and more people are looking into adopting a cleaner commute. Though carpooling does help, biking is a much better option. Not only are you decreasing your carbon footprint, but you're also getting some fresh air in the process. Seems like a win-win. For those who are ready to make this change, Juicer Electric Motorbikes is helping to make the transition a little bit easier. They design and build energy-efficient electric bikes from the ground up, taking an idea from pencil to paper to metal. The bikes Juicer crafts are sure to please the eye, as well as the environmentally-conscious consumer. Read more... More about Hyatt Incubator, Clean Energy, Bikes, Sponsored, and Tech Read More »'Star Trek: Discovery' has finally started filming
Set your faces to stunned: After months of speculation surrounding casting, production delays and a showrunner switch, CBS All Access' Star Trek: Discovery has finally started filming in Toronto. A premiere date for the show has yet to be determined, but we do know that the lead role will be played by The Walking Dead's Sonequa Martin-Green, and that Discovery will be set in the "Prime Universe" of the previous TV series, not J.J. Abrams' alternate cinematic timeline. The show will take place ten years before the events of the original series, and follow Martin-Green's lieutenant commander and her fellow crewmates on the U.S.S. Discovery. Read more... More about Cbs All Access, Star Trek, Star Trek Discovery, Entertainment, and Tv Read More »'Waste of my f*cking time': hot mic at GOP press conference catches some heat
Ah, yes: "Waste of my f*cking time." It's a phrase many Americans have probably found themselves thinking, recently. But some of them can't hold it in, as evidenced by the way a hot microphone caught someone expressing their unedited opinion during a GOP press conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. After House Speaker Paul Ryan concluded the press conference where he answered questions on President Trump's recent travel ban, a hot mic on CNN caught someone complaining about the conference just as Ryan walks off stage. Read more... More about Cnn, Paul Ryan, Politics, Watercooler, and Videos Read More »Snapchat gets serious about advertising
Snapchat is opening its advertising floodgates. As Snap reportedly buckles down to go public, the company behind the ephemeral sharing app said Tuesday that it is now adding several more ways for advertisers to plug into its system and buy self-serve ads in the app. Snapchat had previously not let just any advertiser into its app, limiting opportunities to companies that worked directly with Snapchat's team. The move effectively opens the door to a much wider set of brands that might have previously felt limited by the need to work directly through Snapchat's own platform. More about Snapchat, Business, and Advertising Read More »New photos from venerable spacecraft show off incredible details in Saturn’s rings
We've never seen Saturn looking like this before. New images beamed back from the Cassini spacecraft show Saturn's distinctive rings in unprecedented detail. While the rings, as a whole, look like perfectly smooth disks from a distance, when viewed from close range, the smaller-scale bits of ice, dust and rock that form the rings can be spotted. The photos reveal waves in the outer rings caused by the motions of some of Saturn's moons and clumps of material within the rings. Some of the high-resolution images also harbor views of tiny "moonlets" in the planet's rings, according to NASA. Read more... More about Saturn Rings, Space Exploration, Nasa, Cassini, and Saturn Photos Read More »Finn the puppy reunites with his favorite toy after 5 years apart
One of the best feelings in the world has to be when when you finally find something you love after years of it being lost. Finn the dog knows exactly what this feels like. In this video posted on Youtube by user KyleJasonLowell, Finn is reunited with his toy pig, "Piggy", after going five years without it. According to the user, Finn had destroyed several Piggies before his owners upgraded him to more durable toys. They decided to try gifting him with his beloved toy again, and say that he's been taking extra, extra good care of this one. His sweet cries of joy and excitement for Piggy are sounds his owners haven't heard in years. Read more... More about Love, Toys, Puppy, Dogs, and Viral Videos Read More »Slack woos big business with new enterprise service
SAN FRANCISCO — Slack is finally launching the long-awaited enterprise version of its service. Called Slack Enterprise Grid, the service comes with a range of new features designed for organizations with 500 to 500,000 employees. Previously, large companies that used Slack didn't have an efficient way to implement the service across their entire organization, which resulted in disparate versions of Slack being used by different teams at the same company. The new version of the service aims to solve this with unlimited workspaces, which allow multiple parts of an organization to have separate, but connected, areas of Slack. It also comes with shared channels (so those in different workspaces can collaborate) and universal search so employees can search Slack and find information from the entire organization Read more... More about Slack, Apps And Software, Tech, and Apps Software Read More »Facebook is tweaking the New Feed to crack down on 'alternative facts'
Facebook is switching up its algorithm in its ongoing battle to rid the social network of fake news. The company announced a change Tuesday that would boost posts "that people consider genuine and not misleading, sensational or spammy" above others in its users' News Feeds. To do this, Facebook is adding more markers to each post that will signal to its algorithms whether or not a post's information is authentic. Part of that is determined by the source page — the company will take into account whether it regularly posts spam or if it tries to game feed placement by asking for "likes" or comments. Read more... More about Digital Media, Media, Facebook, and Business Read More »When it comes to sex, older people are just like the rest of us: Horny as hell
Think that burning in your loins is going to fade to a mild simmer later in life? Think again. A new survey from the dating site OurTime, which caters to singles that are 50 and older, has revealed that older people are just as interested in meeting people, having sex and finding love as anyone with a beating heart. They even sext! While we may all have similar desires, regardless of age, the real bummer for older singles is that 51 percent of them said they weren’t satisfied with their sex lives. It could have something to do with the fact that 46 percent of them haven’t been on a date in more than five years. By contrast, a 2015 big survey done by SKYN® Condoms found that 71 percent of single millennials — those 18 to 34 — were satisfied with their sex life. Read more... More about Data, Sex And Relationships, and Watercooler Read More »Putting a GoPro on a sword is either a great idea or a really great idea
YouTubers Sam and Niko are on a quest to find the most unique way to capture a sword fight on film. They asked themselves, why not put a GoPro on a sword and see what happens? What happens is this awesome video. It turns out that you can't strap a GoPro on a katana, wave it about willy nilly and expect to get some great footage. The first time these guys tried it, the footage suffered so much from motion blur that you could barely see the watermelon getting sliced. But they eventually nail it and it is just so satisfying. | ||||
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