Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Smartsheet Announces App Gallery to Extend Connectivity
Smartsheet App gallery launches with 40 add-ons. Google releases updated shopping API. Plus: Eco hackathon eyes zero waste, and a virtual hackathon for Swift features $20k in prizes.
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Slashdot » General Anesthesia Exposure In Infancy Causes Long-Term Memory Deficits
First time accepted submitter LordFlower (606949) writes "In a study, published today in Neuropsycopharmacology, exposure to general anesthesia in both human and rat infants was associated with long-term episodic memory deficits. Children aged 6 to 11 years exposed to general anesthesia during infancy had poorer episodic memory than age/gender matched controls. This deficit was replicated in rats using an analogous … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: 4 TV Shows Made Nicer
Comic by Tony Wilson from Dorkly. 
Breaking Nice, Game of Niceness, Hannicebal and… Thomas the nice engine? 🙂 [Source: Dorkly] [Link]
Mashable » Want to Know How Many Calories Are in Your Food? This Gadget Tells You
What if you could scan an apple in the grocery store and immediately see what it's made of, how many calories are in it and how sweet it is? One group of scientists is making it possible. SCiO is a pocket-sized molecular sensor patented by Consumer Physics Inc., a startup based out of Tel Aviv, Israel. By placing the sensor near … [Link]
Slashdot » Chicago Robber Caught By Facial Recognition Sentenced To 22 Years
mpicpp (3454017) writes with this excerpt from Ars: "The first man to be arrested in Chicago based on facial recognition analysis was sentenced last week to 22 years in prison for armed robbery. … In February 2013, Pierre Martin robbed a man at gunpoint while on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train. After taking the man's phone, Martin jumped off … [Link]
Mashable » Is Vice Now Worth $2 Billion? Or Maybe Even More?
Alternative media outlet Vice could soon be valued at a little more than $2 billion, according to two reports that broke late on Monday Time Warner, which just spun off its print magazine business Time Inc, is in talks to make an investment in Vice Media, according to reports from Sky and the Financial Times. See also: American Journalist With Vice … [Link]
Mashable » Amtrak to Launch High-Speed Wi-Fi Network
Amtrak is planning to create its own high-speed Wi-Fi network for passengers on its Northeast Corridor lines The network, which would offer a boost in speeds from the current 10 Mbps to a minimum of 25 Mbps, would span the entire 457-mile stretch of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, which runs from Boston through New York to Washington, D.C. See also: Millennial Trains … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars Battlefront' Trailer Shows the Game of Your Dreams
How do you build anticipation for a videogame that isn't launching for at least a year, and for which you have less than 10-seconds of in-game footage? With a trailer like this. Unveiled at Electronic Arts' event at E3 in Los Angeles Monday, the Star Wars Battlefront trailer is long on the story of its development — by EA's Swedish … [Link]
Slashdot » DNA Study: First Farmers Were Also Sailors
sciencehabit (1205606) writes "When hunter-gatherers in the Middle East began to settle down and cultivate crops about 10,500 years ago, they became the world's first farmers. But two new papers suggest that they were at home on both the land and the sea: Studies of ancient and modern human DNA, including the first reported ancient DNA from early Middle Eastern … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Zombie Barbie Cosplay is Pretty Awesome [Pic]
Model: Reddit user Monchalant Photography: AZ Outlaw Photography Location: Phoenix Comic Con 2014. [Monchalant on Reddit | Photo: AZ Outlaw Photography | Via] [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange Is the New Black' Finale Recap — And Season 2 Awards!
It’s the end of the line, binge watchers — the finale of Orange is the New Black's second season. But who's going to live to see Season 3? Read on for details and for our OITNB Season 2 awards presentation. SEE ALSO: 'Orange Is the New Black' Episodes 10-12 Recaps: Oh Crap'Orange Is the New Black' Episodes 7-9 Recaps: Growing Pains'Orange … [Link]
Mashable » New Ticketmaster App Helps iPhone Users Buy the Best Seats
Ticketmaster, the world's biggest ticket seller, is giving iPhone users an advantage in buying the best seats. The company’s first iOS redesign in 18 months became available Monday, and eliminates steps to buy tickets. Notably, with push notifications turned on, the app skips CAPTCHA, a security measure used to thwart bots that requires users to enter a series of letters and … [Link]
Mashable » GoDaddy Files for IPO — Again
GoDaddy filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $100 million in a public offering. The domain registration service previously filed to go public in 2006, but later scrapped those plans and was eventually acquired by K.K.R. and Silver Lake for about $2.25 billion in 2011. GoDaddy second IPO attempt had been rumored for months. The company has yet … [Link]
Mashable » Eye Tracking for Games Has a Name: SteelSeries Sentry
To the top video-game players on the planet, fates are decided in hundredths of a second. Faster reaction time can mean the difference between finishing a level in record time, or ending up as someone's fragged lunch. The SteelSeries Sentry, announced Monday at E3, introduces players to a new way to improve their game: eye tracking. The product is a ruler-shaped … [Link]
Mashable » Deadmau5 Debuts 'Phantoms Can’t Hang' While Racing in Nyan Cat Ferrari
It’s a game of cat and Deadmau5 at the Gumball 3000 international motor rally, where the electronic music producer is driving through Europe in a half-million dollar "Purrari" — a Nyan Cat-themed Ferrari. Amid his vehicular antics, Deadmau5 is world premiering a new song (listen below) exclusively on Mashable on Monday, one day before it becomes available on iTunes. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » PayPal President Moves to Facebook to Lead Messaging Products
Facebook has nabbed PayPal's president in the clearest indication yet that the social media company will soon be venturing into online payments David Marcus will lead Facebook's messaging products, the company announced in a press release on Monday. See also: 12 Facebook Statuses You Need to Retire Marcus confirmed the move with a post to Facebook, which can be found in … [Link]
Slashdot » Hack A Day Prize is a Trip To Space (Video)
Last month, at Maker Faire Bay Area 2014, Timothy Lord spotted a guy wearing a very large piece of headgear that included two crossed wrenches. The guy turned out to be Mike Szczys, Managing Editor of hackaday.com, which says, "The Hackaday Prize will send one person into space for building the next evolution of hardware." That's certainly of interest to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SPOILER ALERT: Please Stop Giving Everything Away, Hollywood!
Hey TRAILER PEOPLE! Please stop giving away entire movies when releasing movie trailers! [Glove and Boots | Via TA] [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Accidentally Rolls Out Snapchat Competitor Slingshot
UPDATE Monday, June 9, 2:10 p.m. PT: Facebook has removed Slingshot from the App Store. The company told Mashable the app rolled out by mistake. We've updated the body of this post accordingly. "Earlier today, we accidentally released a version of Slingshot, a new app we’re working on," a Facebook spokesperson told Mashable. "With Slingshot, you’ll be able to share everyday … [Link]
Mashable » Barbara Walters Will Interview Elliot Rodger's Dad on '20/20' Special
Barbara Walters' retirement from The View was barely underway when ABC called her back to sit down with Peter Rodger, the father of Santa Barbara shooting suspect Elliot Rodger, who requested that the decorated newswoman interview him for an upcoming special edition of 20/20. Peter Rodger, a prolific commercials helmer and second-unit director on The Hunger Games, will talk with Walters … [Link]
Mashable » Why Some Big Tech Companies Still Split Their Stocks
Investors woke up to a rare sight on Monday: For the first time in more than seven years, Apple stock was set to trade under $100 a share The sharp decline in share price was not the result of some apocalyptically bad news story about the company, but rather a previously announced 7-for-1 stock split that officially went into effect on … [Link]
Slashdot » South African Schools To Go Textbook Free
An anonymous reader writes "South African education authorities are about to embark on an ambitious plan to take their schools textbook free, using the familiar refrain of one-tablet-per-child to do so. The education minister in Gauteng (the province which covers Johannesburg and Pretoria) has announced a plan to model new schools in the area on Sunward Park, a government school … [Link]
Mashable » EA Opens 'Battlefield Hardline' Beta 4 Months Early
Players will be able to get their hands on the newly announced Battlefield Hardline on Monday following Electronic Arts' presentation at E3. EA announced the game would be entering closed beta starting Monday for both PlayStation 4 and PC, with sign-ups available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The beta is now live on the Battlefield website. See also: 9 Video Games … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Progress Software Acquires Modulus to Move Into Node.js and MongoDB Worlds
It was only a matter of time before Progress Software, a pioneer in the development of rapid application development (RAD) tools, became involved with Node.js application development and NoSQL database platforms such as MongoDB. With today's acquisition of Modulus, Progress Software made its first significant step in that direction by adding a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering that simplifies the deployment and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Keen IO Helps Developers Solve Custom Analytics Needs
Keen IO is working to enable analytics easily for all APIs. The company provides analytics and data science features for mobile apps and web dashboards. By providing the basic infrastructure, analytics for APIs is made easier. In an interview with Dan Kador, co-founder and CTO of Keen IO, he shares his vision and plan for a more analytically layered programmable … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Developer Experience (DX) is Key to a Successful API
A little while ago, I was asked to participate in a project that involved comparing the APIs of leading electronic signature (e-signature) platforms. My role was to perform basic API testing using the Postman REST Client and to provide a summary of my experience using the APIs.
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Mashable » Skype's Redesigned iPhone App Is Five Times Faster Than Current App
Microsoft will soon be launching a completely redesigned Skype for iPhone app that is five times faster and more responsive than its existing app, the company announced Monday. Skype 5.0 also includes improved group chatting, better navigation and notification syncing across devices See also: 10 Free iPhone Apps You'll Use Every Day The latest version of Skype features smoother scrolling and … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk Hints at Making Tesla Tech Open to Other Carmakers
In his global campaign to simultaneously raise the fortunes of Tesla as well as make the electric vehicles the norm, Elon Musk has now indicated that he may make the usage of his company's patented technology open to competitors. A strong indication of Musk's plans came during his presentation at last week's Tesla shareholder meeting at the Computer History Museum in … [Link]
Mashable » Nike's Dystopian World Cup Ad is Like 'Gattaca' for Soccer
If Wayne Rooney wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be a fisherman. But the only way he wouldn't be a footballer is if the clones took over. Nike's latest ad, "The Last Game," in support of World Cup fever takes on a similar premise to the latest dystopian sci-fi movie. It pits man vs. the "perfect" clone — a soccer player … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 9 Mind-Blowing Facts About Your Favorite Disney Movies
Elsa is the first adult Disney princess, this is one of 9 facts in Buzzfeed’s mind-blowing facts compilation about your favorite Disney movies. [Buzzfeed] [Link]
Slashdot » Kids With Operators Manual Alert Bank Officials: "We Hacked Your ATM"
An anonymous reader writes "Two 14-year-olds hacked a Bank of Montreal ATM after finding an operators manual online that showed how to gain administrative control. Matthew Hewlett and Caleb Turon alerted bank employees after testing the instructions on an ATM at a nearby supermarket. At first the employees thought the boys had the PIN numbers of customers. 'I said: "No, … [Link]
Mashable » A Bon Jovi Ode to Jon Snow and Ygritte's Love on 'Game of Thrones'
This post contains spoilers from Sunday's Game of Thrones episode "The Watchers on the Wall." Read at your own discretion. Jon Snow and Ygritte's love was livin' on a prayer And like all great things on Game of Thrones, Ygritte died on Sunday's episode, forever extinguishing the only hope or passion Jon Snow has ever experienced See also: 28 Jon … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver Goes Off on FIFA (But He's Still Excited for the World Cup)
He's baaaaaaack. One week after his diatribe on net neutrality went viral, John Oliver lambasted FIFA for its ugly business practices. In particular, the Last Week Tonight host slammed the soccer organization for parasitically acquiring World Cup proceeds, overriding Brazilian laws banning alcohol in stadiums, and for its decision to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why cities shouldn't lose their distinctive stinks
Our attempts to deodorise urban streets have gone too far, says Victoria Henshaw. There are powerful reasons to reacquaint our noses with city scents (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » Island-hopping odyssey brought civilisation to Europe
The first farmers entered Europe from the Middle East by sailing between the idyllic islands of the Aegean Sea 9000 years ago 
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New Scientist – News » Gene editing tool can write HIV out of the picture
The latest form of genetic engineering can give human cells a rare mutation that keeps them HIV-free 
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New Scientist – News » Extreme checklist to look for odd life on other worlds
Snow algae and light-shunning seaweed are some of the weird life forms that may rule on habitable exoplanets, according to criteria from a NASA astrobiologist 
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Mashable » Huge Hail Pelts Paris as Severe Thunderstorms Erupt in Western Europe
It’s not just the U.S. that has suffered a damaging onslaught of massive, wind-driven hails lately. On Sunday and Monday, powerful thunderstorms erupted across France and Belgium, dropping baseball to tennis-ball-sized hail near Brussels as well as the French countryside. Hail also fell in Paris overnight Sunday. These hailstones formed inside massive supercell thunderstorms, which are long-lived storms that feature rotating … [Link]
Mashable » American Express Lets You Pay for Uber Rides With Rewards Points
Uber and American Express announced a new partnership on Monday that will let card holders earn and use loyalty rewards points for the ride-sharing service. To take advantage of the program, customers who have enrolled in the American Express rewards program and registered an eligible card with Uber just need to download the latest version of Uber's app and tap the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Comic Con Chile 2014 Cosplay Video
A cosplay music video featuring some of the best cosplay from Comic Con Chile 2014. Enjoy! [daplei] [Link]
Mashable » A Computer Passes the Turing Test — But Does It Matter?
A computer has finally passed the Turing Test. You may now commence the global panic. Two years ago, Princeton University's Eugene Goostman, the artificial intelligence computer program that masquerades as a wise-cracking 14-year old boy, won the Turing Test contest, fooling the judges into believing the all-digital Eugene is a flesh and blood person 29% of the times they spoke to … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Launches Subscription-Based Billing And Payments Service
mpicpp (3454017) writes in with news about Amazon's new payments service. "The company launched a service Monday known as Amazon Payments that allows consumers to use their Amazon accounts to send and receive money and shop online at 'thousands of sites other than Amazon.' It's accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. For businesses, Amazon is selling the service as … [Link]
Mashable » Secret Introduces Dens in a Bid to Destroy Workplaces Everywhere
Human resources professionals beware: you may soon have a monster on your hands. Anonymous social media app Secret has announced a new feature to encourage your coworkers to spill their guts. Secret Dens narrows the original vision of anonymous message sharing down to the workplace leveling, establishing private groups that allow for people to post information to only their colleagues. The … [Link]
Mashable » 16 New Rules of Business
Entrepreneurs are nothing if not a trailblazing bunch, and they know firsthand that many rules were made to be broken. From hiring to time management, email etiquette to funding, today's business owners are tossing the guidebooks. More and more businesses these days are even breaking the (former) cardinal rule of business — don't start a venture with friends — and seeing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Information famine at the centre of the infosphere
Two new books explore how the internet is changing us and our world – but it's too soon to tell which of the changes really matter 
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Mashable » Gamer's Home Invaded by Robbers, Caught on Live Stream
Live streams have captured some strange scenarios, now including unexpected police surveillance. An armed robber was caught breaking into a Phoenix, Arizona home early Monday morning by a popular gaming stream, AZ Family reports. See also: GoPro Camera Captures Armed Robbery in South Africa One of the occupants, Nikki Elise, a.k.a Sajedene, was playing an online video game, Defense of … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Tips for Travelers Headed to the World Cup in Brazil
The biggest event in the world for soccer fans is only days away About 600,000 international travelers will head to the 12 host cities across Brazil for the World Cup from June 12 to July 13, 2014. That's in addition to more than 3 million Brazilians who will be attending the games. See also: 32 Outstanding World Cup Names (and How … [Link]
Slashdot » Musk Will Open Up Tesla Supercharger Patents To Spur Development
redletterdave (2493036) writes "Elon Musk has said repeatedly he wants to 'do something controversial' with Tesla's collection of electric car patents, but he finally offered specifics at the UK launch of his Tesla Model S on Sunday. The Tesla Motors CEO said he would like to open up the designs for his Supercharger systems — the free fast-charging stations designed … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram Expands Ads to International Users
Instagram is taking its advertising strategy global The photo-sharing service owned by Facebook announced on Tuesday that it will begin showing in-feed ads to international users "in the coming months," according to a company spokesperson. Instagram will start with three countries — Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia — but more countries could be added in the future See also: 12 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The World’s Richest Superheroes [Infographic]
From black panther to Magneto, here are some of the world’s richest superheroes. [Source: buddyloans.com] [Link]
Mashable » Get Ready to Play All the Halo Games on Xbox One
The complete Halo collection being remastered for the Xbox One, and will be available to fans of the storied sci-fi franchise this holiday season. Microsoft developer 343 Industries announced the Halo: Master Chief Collection, which includes the first four Halo games, including Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. See also: 13 Valuable Lessons From Video Games … [Link]
Mashable » Clever Domino's Applies Physics Principles to Pizza Delivery
Thanks to a new innovation from Domino's it's a great time to be a pizza consumer, but not so great to be a pizza deliverer As this video shows, the fast food chain is applying physics principles to pizza delivery to ensure your pie doesn't arrive resembling a regurgitated hunk of lasagna. In particular, this nifty design "uses two 'hemispheres' … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Snow's Complete Range of Emotions
You show nothing, Jon Snow. For being a hero of the Night's Watch, the Game of Thrones character spends a lot of time looking dead inside. Of course, that's far from the truth. Between being the bastard of the late Lord of the Paramount North, losing family members left and right, fighting romantic feelings and upholding his moral duties — not … [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Stars: 20 Electrifying Players You Need to Know
After months of anticipation, the 2014 World Cup finally kicks off this Thursday when host Brazil takes on Croatia. That will be followed by 63 additional matches, culminating with the World Cup final on July 13 at the legendary Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro We've already previewed all eight World Cup groups, as well as the tournament's most dramatic storylines and … [Link]
Mashable » Proof of Facebook's Privacy Problem: Mark Zuckerberg's Private Friends List
Your Facebook friends list, as Mashable revealed last week, is not as private as it claims to be. Setting your list privacy to "Only Me" doesn't actually mean that nobody can see who you're connected to, because there's a loophole anyone can exploit. The loophole comes in the shape of Facebook's mutual friends feature. Any user can see the mutual friends … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Making science cool won't win over the denialists
US pop culture now celebrates science – but that doesn't stop science deniers dismissing inconvenient truths. Showbiz can help, says journalist Chris Mooney 
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Slashdot » NASA Names Gavin Schmidt Director of the Goddard Institute For Space Studies
First time accepted submitter Graculus (3653645) writes "NASA has named Gavin A. Schmidt to head the agency's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, a leading Earth climate research laboratory. Currently deputy director of the institute, Schmidt steps into the position left vacant after the retirement of long-time director James E. Hansen and becomes only the third person … [Link]
Mashable » Part of Paris Bridge Collapses Under Weight of Love Locks
A five-foot piece of railing on the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris collapsed Sunday night under the weight of "love locks," padlocks attached to the bridge by couples as a display of their everlasting love. Hopefully the couples who attached these locks have relationships stronger than bridge railings. Although the bridge remains intact, the railing on the section was brought … [Link]
Mashable » Parents Throw 1-Year-Old the Perfect 'Game of Thrones' Birthday Party
Brace yourself, presents are coming A very lucky 1-year-old had the birthday party theme of every nerd's dream. The Game of Thrones-themed event was complete with felt "name day" banner and Stark heads (Breathe, they're just candy apples.) The birthday girl, Emma, even sat like a true Khaleesi on her own foam mini Iron Throne See also: All Men Must DIY: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: H-bomb timestamp that marks all cells, NASA dream fund, Turing test truth, Wi-Fi and pregnancy, and more 
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Mashable » Tough Road Ahead as Time Inc. Begins Life as an Independent Company
Starting Monday, investors finally have a way to invest in the future of magazines. The important question: will anyone want to? Time Inc. begins trading on Monday as an independent company, having been spun off from its former parent company, Time Warner. See also: Use These 10 Apps During Downtime The near future for much of the company is uncertain, particularly … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Male Facial Development Evolved To Take Punches
First time accepted submitter Joe_NoOne (48818) writes "A new theory suggests that our male ancestors evolved beefy facial features as a defense against fist fights. The bones most commonly broken in human punch-ups also gained the most strength in early hominin evolution. They are also the bones that show most divergence between males and females. From the article: 'Fossil records … [Link]
Mashable » MoMa Meets 'Mad Men' in This Connected Home
Gadgets are not a focal point in Circa founder Matt Galligan's home — but that doesn't make his space any less connected. From Philips Hue programmable colored lights to a network of Sonos speakers for indoor and outdoor surround sound, Matt's San Francisco apartment is what most of us dream of how we'll live in the future. See also: 10 Best … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Money-Saving Tips for Bootstrapping Small Businesses
Entrepreneurs often embark on the journey of building a business with a grand vision in mind — one in which the company flawlessly grows from convoluted concept to well-oiled machine like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. The reality of running a small business is a bit more chaotic, not to mention expensive. If you're bootstrapping your company, taking out loans … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wireless devices: a health threat during pregnancy?
A new campaign in the US says cellphones and wireless equipment risk the health of developing babies. David Coggon examines the claims 
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Mashable » Weezer Drummer Shows Off Frisbee Skills Mid-Song
Patrick Wilson has some slick moves — and this time he didn't even need drum sticks to prove it. The Weezer drummer showed off both his musical prowess and excellent frisbee skills during the band's show in St. Augustine, Florida on June 6. While playing "Beverly Hills," Wilson caught a frisbee that flew in from the crowd without missing a beat. … [Link]
Mashable » In Interview, Obama Reveals Frustration With Global Warming Skeptics
In an interview airing on Monday night, President Obama reveals his frustration with lawmakers who question the very existence of manmade global warming. The interview, conducted for the Showtime documentary series "Years of Living Dangerously," features a revealing exchange between New York Times columnist Tom Friedman and Obama, in which the president admits to having the desire to "unload on" lawmakers, … [Link]
Mashable » Baby Got Bassoon: Sir Mix-A-Lot Performs With Seattle Symphony Orchestra
After 22 years, Sir Mix-A-Lot apparently still can't lie about liking big butts "What I want to do is something you really should not do," the MC and producer said in front of a sold-out audience at Seattle's Benaroya Hall on Friday. What happened next might make you question everything you know about orchestras and songs about booties See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Live Updates From E3 2014: All the Dirt You Need to Know
The annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly referred to as E3, kicks off on Monday from the Los Angeles Convention CenterMashable is covering it live on the ground, so follow along with us here and watch the live stream, below. We'll get started at 9:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. ET. REPORTERS IN LOS ANGELES: Chelsea Stark (@chelseabot) and Jeff Petriello (@thebeff) | EDITORS … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Forrest Mims Answers Your Questions
A while ago you had the chance to ask amateur scientist, and author of the Getting Started in Electronics and the Engineer's Mini-Notebook series, Forrest Mims, a number of questions about science, engineering, and a lifetime of educating and experimenting. Below you'll find his detailed answers to those questions. 
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New Scientist – News » The idyllic tropical island – now covered in concrete
Carpeting this barren volcanic rock with plants was Darwin's brainchild – but thirsty British marines sacrificed greenery for concrete 
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Mashable » Android Malware Holds Your Photos, Videos for Ransom
A new type of malware found on Android devices can take your mobile photos, videos and documents hostage and hold them for ransom. According to Ars Technica, and first discovered by Robert Lipovsky of antivirus provider Eset, a trojan called SimpleShocker is locking user's phones, encrypting their pictures and other content and demanding ransom for restoration. As of now, Android users … [Link]
Mashable » The Human Face Evolved to Tolerate Punches, Says Study
Human facial structure evolved to tolerate punches to the head, according to new research that suggests our ancestors spent a lot of time fighting. The study, published in the latest issue of the journal Biological Reviews, presents an alternative to the long-held theory that human faces look the way they do primarily because of a past evolved need among our ancestors … [Link]
Mashable » California Chrome Co-Owner Apologizes for Angry Rant After Belmont Loss
Steve Coburn, co-owner of the racehorse California Chrome, apologized on Monday for his angry rant after losing the Belmont Stakes. Coburn, a factory worker whose rags-to-riches narrative was a part of the racehorse's own compelling story, said he was "very ashamed" of his post-race rant, which was delivered on national television after California Chrome fell short of the Triple Crown (watch … [Link]
Mashable » What Does Apple's Swift Programming Language Mean for iOS Developers?
In our latest Ask A Developer video, iOS Engineer Chris Gibbs discusses how Swift is changing the game for iOS developers. See also: Why Apple Developers Like What They're Seeing at WWDC Don't forget to check out our Ask a Dev YouTube channel and subscribe for more developer news and information. Our developer experts are from Mutual Mobile, a leading … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The GOT Theme Performed on an 8-Bit NES Keytar [Video]
The Game of Thrones theme performed on an 8-bit NES keytar by Youtuber Theramin Hero: Most of the buttons are functional and can be remapped to different functions, as can the whammy bar. It also has an onboard arpeggio and drum sequencer. The sound comes from the original RP2A03 chip in the NES, giving it that classic 8-bit sound. All … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dad, Can I Go Play Video Games? [Comic]
Hmmm, that’s probably going to be totally me in a few years. A great comic by the always entertaining and insightful guys over at Cyanide & Hapiness. [Source: Cyanide & Hapiness] [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Trash-Talks Verizon's Network; Verizon Threatens To Sue
jfruh (300774) writes "If you're a Verizon broadband customer and you've tried streaming Netflix over the past few days, you might've seen a message telling you that the "Verizon network is crowded" and that your stream is being modified as a result. Verizon isn't taking this lying down, saying that there's no proof Verizon is responsible for Netflix's issues, and … [Link]
Mashable » A Teen Walked 40 Miles With His Brother on His Back for Cerebral Palsy Awareness
A Michigan teen chose not to spend his weekend hanging out with friends or playing video games — instead, he walked 40 miles with his younger brother strapped to his back. Hunter Gandee carried his 7-year-old brother, Braden Bedford Jr., during a walk on Sunday to raise awareness for cerebral palsy. The condition prevents Braden from walking on his own; … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No Skynet: Turing test 'success' isn't all it seems
The success of chatbot Eugene Goostman in passing the Turing test is all over the media today. It's clever, but the truth is murkier and more complicated 
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Mashable » Baby Goat Stampede Will Brighten Even the Bleakest Monday
Stampedes aren't usually described as "adorable," but that's because most stampedes usually don't involve prancing baby goats. Forty-four screaming little goats followed their human friends around the barn for a mini-adventure that is sure to brighten your dreary Monday. See also: Oh, Just a Goat Riding a Guy Riding a Bike According to the YouTube clip's description, the kids at … [Link]
Mashable » Take a Moment to Capture Kindness for This Week's Photo Challenge
A good deed never goes unnoticed — especially if you capture it on camera. See also: Instagram Adds 10 New Features, So Anyone Can Be a Photo Geek This week, in collaboration with Asus, we’re asking readers to send us pictures that represent kindness in everyday life for our Mashable Photo Challenge. Tucking someone in, holding the door, volunteering for your … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ISS Commander Steve Swanson Designs Klingon Mission Patch
This Klingon mission patch was designed by astronaut and current ISS commander Steve Swanson as the official Expedition 40 crew patch. Unfortunately, due to copyright concerns, the patch had to be redesigned. 
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New Scientist – News » NASA 'dream fund' selects submarine for Saturn moon
A submarine on Titan, a greenhouse on the Red Planet, and a space cowboy hitching a ride to Pluto on a comet top NASA's wild wish list 
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Mashable » Watch the First Vine Video From Space
First, man walked on the moon. Then, there were tweets from space, YouTube videos from space, selfies from space and Instagrams from space. Now, at long last, we can feast our eyes on a Vine video from space See also: This Is the Richest, Most Colorful Picture of the Universe Ever NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman posted the first Vine video from … [Link]
Mashable » Egypt Arrests 7 Men For Sexual Assaults in Tahrir Square
CAIRO — Egyptian police on Monday arrested seven men for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old student during celebrations marking the inauguration of the country's new president in Cairo's central Tahrir Square the day before, security officials said. See also: Revolution in Egypt Captured Through the Eye of a Camera The student has been hospitalized after she was attacked on Sunday, said the … [Link]
Mashable » Artist GIFs Classic Works an Emoji-Themed Pizza Party
Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper is a timeless piece of art, but the classic painting is missing a few key elements — like pizza, emoji and music. Self-proclaimed screen addict and GIF artist, Anne Horel has explored the animated format since 2010, then adding music to her work with the help of Vine. See also: Artist Incorporates Emoji Into Famous … [Link]
Slashdot » Greenland Is Getting Darker
sciencehabit (1205606) writes "Greenland's white snow is getting darker. Scientists have generally attributed that darkening to larger, slightly less white snow grains caused by warmer temperatures. But researchers have found a new source of darkening taking hold: impurities in the snow. The new darkening effect could easily add 2 centimeters to the projections of 20 cm sea level rise by … [Link]
Mashable » Psy and Snoop Dogg's Music Video Is the Epitome of a Hangover
If hangovers could be visualized, this music video would just about sum things up Psy (the king of WTF) and Snoop Dogg (the king of WTF while stoned) have teamed up for a new song called "Hangover." It could be, dare we say, the song of summer. Or perhaps more aptly, the song that drives you to give up alcohol … [Link]
Mashable » 28 Jon Snow Tributes That Prove the Bastard Knows Something
This post contains spoilers from Sunday's Game of Thrones episode "The Watchers on the Wall." Read at your own discretion. Jon Snow, you know everything Sunday's exhilarating Game of Thrones episode, "The Watchers on the Wall," saw Jon Snow's complete transformation from a know-nothing, raven-haired beauty of a bastard into the acting Lord Commander of the Wall — without getting a … [Link]
Slashdot » Replicating the NSA's Gadgets Using Open Source
An anonymous reader writes "Wireless security researcher Michael Ossmann asked himself: 'Could I make the gadgets that the agency uses to monitor and locate mobile phones, tap USB and Ethernet connections, maintain persistent malware on PCs, communicate with malware across air gaps, and more, by just using open source software and hardware?' In this podcast he shares his insights on … [Link]
Mashable » Don't Freak Out: Apple Stock Is Trading Below $100
For the first time in more than seven years, Apple's share price is trading in the double digits. Apple's 7-for-1 stock split officially goes into effect Monday, giving each existing shareholder six additional shares for every share they hold. While Apple's market cap remains unchanged — about $550 billion — the share price went from around $650 on Friday to just … [Link]
Mashable » The Importance of Specialization in the Tech Job Market
Due to the influx of technology and a highly competitive workforce, the nature of the tech job market is fundamentally changing, migrating away from full-time generalists into part-time specialists. The ability to be an "expert" in a particular area is increasingly valuable. For companies, contracting out to specialists can provide a competitive advantage at a fraction of the cost of hiring … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Awkward Boss Encounters to Make You Feel Better About Your Job
It can be tricky to navigate the boss-employee relationship. Are you friends or is your relationship purely professional? Is it weird to add them on Facebook? What's the proper response when they tell you they're in love with you? While you're (hopefully) less likely to run into the latter issue, weirder things have happened. See also: 16 Scandalous Excuses for Skipping … [Link]
Mashable » What Is the Best Place for a Family Vacation This Summer?
Once kids enter the picture, the art of planning a summer vacation changes considerably. After all, you're not going to bring your kids to knock back tequila shots in Cabo like you did in college. (Seriously, don't do that). Finding an ideal destination for the entire family can seem impossible — one child wants the thrill of an amusement park, another … [Link]
Slashdot » Did Russia Trick Snowden Into Going To Moscow?
An anonymous reader writes "Ex-KGB Major Boris Karpichko says that spies from Russia's SVR intelligence service, posing as diplomats in Hong Kong, convinced Snowden to fly to Moscow last June. 'It was a trick and he fell for it,' Karpichko, who reached the rank of Major as a member of the KGB's prestigious Second Directorate while specializing in counter-intelligence, told … [Link]
Mashable » 11-Year-Old's Drawing Comes to Life as Google Doodle Winner
One fifth grader just earned pretty impressive bragging rights: Her artwork has graced Google's homepage Out of more than 100,000 submissions, 11-year old Audrey Zhang won the 7th annual Doodle 4 Google competition with a drawing of a water purification system titled "Back to Mother Nature." Kids (K-12) were asked to draw inventions that would make the world a better place, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deals of the Day: Up to 60% Off Select SanDisk Memory Products
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 60% off on select Sandisk memory products such as solid-state drives, microSD cards, SD cards, and USB flash drives. [Up to 60% Off Select SanDisk Memory Products] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Water Bouncing Off From Superhydrophobic Surfaces [Video]
BYU mechanical engineering professors Julie Crockett and Dan Maynes study superhydrophobic surfaces, or surfaces that are extremely difficult to get wet. In layman’s terms, it’s the most extreme form of water proof. In their lab they’re analyzing how water beads up or bounces off the superhydrophobic surfaces they are creating by etching microscopic ridges or posts onto CD-sized wafers. [BYU … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Phoenix Comicon: FINAL DAY [Gallery]
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Slashdot » Kim Dotcom Offers $5 Million Bounty To Defeat Extradition
heretic108 (454817) writes "Internet mega-entrepreneur, uber-gamer and now NZ political corruption-buster Kim DotCom has posted a bounty of $5 million to anyone who can dig up any dirt which saves him from extradition to the U.S.. This bounty would be payable not only to government employees, but also to anyone who can retrieve documents clearly proving corruption in the whole … [Link]
Mashable » 7 U.S. Cities Where Minority-Owned Businesses Are Thriving
As the rapidly changing demographics of the U.S. shape the future economic landscape, policymakers have been occupied with finding ways to encourage and support more minority business ownership. As part of that work, they might want to take a look at areas in which people of color already own a majority of businesses. A National Journal analysis of census figures shows that in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange Is the New Black' Episodes 10-12 Recaps: Oh Crap
In the episodes leading up to the 90-minute (!!) finale of Orange Is the New Black's second season, poop stops coming out of the shower drains. Instead, it hits the fan. SEE ALSO: 'Orange Is the New Black' Episodes 7-9 Recaps: Growing Pains Episode 10: "Mustachioed Little Shit" Back from her bizarre funeral-slash-wedding-filled furlough, a perfume-splashed Piper squat-and-coughs her way back … [Link]
Mashable » Let's Talk About 'Edge of Tomorrow': It's Great, But We Got Gripes
Every week, Mashable presents "Let’s Talk About…", a Monday-morning look back at the biggest WTF moment from the weekend’s most talked-about new movie. If you haven’t seen the film, be warned: This doesn’t just contain spoilers — it's ALL spoilers. This week: Let's talk about Edge of Tomorrow. Tom Cruise may have gotten the box office tar knocked out of him … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Turing Test ‘Pass’ Doesn’t Convince All
A Russian computer program is said to have become the first to pass the “Turing Test” for artificial intelligence. Whether that’s the case is a question of interpretation. The Turing test is named after computer pioneer Alan Turing, whose 1950 paper “Computing Machinery and Intelligence” examined whether computers can think. He said such a question was difficult to define, but … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 9 June 2014
textql — execute SQL against structured text like CSV or TSV. Social Network Structure of Fake Friends — author bought 4,000 Twitter followers and studied their relationships. Hidden Biases in Big Data — with every big data set, we need … [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Advertisers Trade Commercials for Hashtags
For advertisers during the World Cup, hashtags are becoming as valuable as 30-second commercials. With few breaks in action during a soccer match, advertisers are embracing social media as a stand-in for the 30-second commercial that dominates the Super Bowl, Olympics and World Series. See also: Six Apps to Fuel Your World Cup Fever U.S. advertisers have committed to spend $378 … [Link]
Mashable » Job Advice Your College Never Told You
What is it with colleges teaching you all sorts of stuff, but never giving you any life advice? Elliott Morgan shares some important job tips that your college never told you. Last Friday, Elliott shared some big no-nos when it comes to your online dating pic. Read more…More about Social Media and Youtube [Link]
Mashable » 6 Signs Your Internship Is Worth Your Time
Image: Nina MatthewsSummer internship season is in full swing. Whether it's at a startup or a corporation, all students dive into an internship with similar goals — to acquire skills, spice up their resumes with work experience and, ideally, land a full-time position. In today's competitive job market, internships have become the norm and are considered one of the best … [Link]
Mashable » What Does it Take to Be a Mobile Designer Today?
Mobile is here to stay, with its own set of rules and constraints. At the same time, it’s a rapidly evolving platform, with new technologies and capabilities being added by the quarter. We can’t design for mobile like we used to do for posters and Web pages. So what toolkit and mindset does a mobile designer need to thrive? Challenges and Constraints Every medium has its … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Ways to Beat Facebook's Algorithm and Keep Your Consumers Engaged
Facebook has been evolving and if you ask the average small business owner, not all Facebook change is good change. When a platform's technology is beyond your control, how do you adapt your business strategy to keep up? I asked eight startup founders from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) how they have improved Facebook engagement, even in spite of recent algorithm changes … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Hilarious Quotes for Unashamed Loners
Not everyone is meant to be a people person. In fact, being social is downright exhausting. While many think being alone and being lonely go hand-in-hand, you know that the sweet feeling of solitude is the best way to recharge when civilization has got you down. See also: 15 Absurd Craigslist Missed Connections Don't waste another precious moment alone by moping … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Unusual Dream Jobs You Can Actually Get Paid For
Whoever said you can't have a dream job without dream pay was lying. From hugging cute pandas to plunging down water slides, there are various unique occupations that — without a doubt — pay off See also: 8 After-Work Apps to Melt Your Stress Away Check out the list below to find out six of the world's coolest jobs that people … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony Overtakes Rival Nintendo In Console Sales
An anonymous reader writes "For the first time in eight years, Sony has overtaken Nintendo on the total number of game consoles sold. Sony sold 18.7 million consoles in the last financial year, compared to Nintendo sales of 16.3 million. Sony's PlayStation 4 has emerged as the bestselling 'new-gen' console. But demand for Nintendo's Wii U — with its touchscreen … [Link]
Mashable » Phone Battery Blues: The 5 Stages of Grief and Your Dying Device
You’ve seen it at the club. A desperate friend, begging the bartender for a socket. You've been a support network for it at the office, frantically fishing through your stuff for a compatible charger. You've even experienced it yourself And it hurts Oh, it hurts. A dying smartphone battery is a terrible thing to bear. In fact, the process of watching … [Link]
Mashable » 'Halt and Catch Fire' Episode 2 Recap: Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt
What is “FUD”? Many identify the acronym as “fear, uncertainty and doubt.” But in the computer world, FUD also stands for “fully undetectable” and points to a type of incognito software that can go undetected by anti-virus scans. SEE ALSO: 'Halt and Catch Fire' Episode 1 Recap: Keep Your Stories Straight In episode 2 of AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire, we … [Link]
Mashable » Smart Hoodie Responds to Gestures, Sends Text Messages
If grabbing your phone and actually typing in a text message is too much of a hassle, you might want to consider the latest wearable tech prototype: the Smart Hoodie Armed with a GSM chip and an Arduino board, the hoodie can recognize your gestures — such as rolling up your sleeve or putting on your hood — and send an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How I conjure a social illusion with ventriloquism
Your brain's system for directing attention is what makes you think a puppet has a mind of its own, argues ventriloquist and neuroscientist Michael Graziano 
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Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Episode 9 Recap: Season 4 Hits a Wall
This post contains spoilers for the most recent episode of Game of Thrones. Don't read if you aren't caught up. Seriously. We warned you. Love. Exciting and new. Or at least, that’s how it used to be on TV. “What did I get for it?” Jon Snow snarls at Sam in a quiet moment before “The Watchers on the Wall” erupts … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Used Lobbying, Influence To Restore Nuclear Fusion Dream
An anonymous reader writes in with the story of how MIT's fusion energy experiment is alive and well even though its federal funding was axed. "'In the end, it is about picking a winner and a parochial effort to direct money to MIT,' said Steve Ellis, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, a Washington-based watchdog group. 'It's certainly a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange Is the New Black' Episodes 7-9 Recaps: Growing Pains
Orange Is the New Black is among the best at portraying flawed, nuanced characters that viewers just can't pin down as good or evil, and the Netflix comedy continues that tradition in episodes 7 through 9. Picking up where the first half of season 2 started, we see Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) slowly come to terms with the dark side of … [Link]
Mashable » The Questions Managers Want You to Ask During a Job Interview
It’s a query that can give an ill-prepared job seeker pause: So, do you have any questions for me? Interviewers will judge you by your questions. Almost all employers wrap up job interviews by turning the tables and offering candidates an opportunity to showcase how well they understand the role, how interested they are in the opportunity and what plays to … [Link]
Mashable » 23 Dead After Terrorist Attack on Pakistan's Largest Airport
Pakistan’s largest airport, Jinnah International in Karachi, was the site of an attack by 10 gunmen on Sunday, an assault that led to the death of 23 people, including the attackers According to several reports, the gunmen, heavily armed with automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades, made their way into the airport disguised as police guards See also: Pakistan Closes Mobile Networks … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Makes Improvements To Model S
An anonymous reader writes "In a lull between product launches Tesla intends to keep making improvements to the Model S according to Elon Musk. Tesla will automatically push software to the Model S fleet that will help the car learn the driver's habits and the navigation system will offer directions to avoid traffic jams. 'This year, Tesla is offering only … [Link]
Mashable » Millennial Trains Project Helps Young People Get Their Ideas Moving
When Patrick Dowd traveled to India on a Fulbright scholarship in 2010 to help lead the Jagriti Yatra — a train trip across India that encourages enterprise in small towns — he was inspired by the people he saw bringing ideas to life. So inspired, in fact, that after less than a year on Wall Street he quit his job to … [Link]
Mashable » Nex Band Is a Wearable Device Complete With Modular Charms
Charm bracelets aren't just for kids anymore NEX Band is a customizable wearable device for adults that allows the wearer to add charms or “Mods," each with a unique set of features See also: Wearable Tech Isn't Just Fashionable, It's Improving Lives "It's a disruptive concept because it gives power to the consumer to customize their bands on the inside … [Link]
Mashable » Fashion Illustrator Turns Flower Petals Into Gorgeous Gowns
A gorgeous gown can make you feel as beautiful as a rose — especially if it's literally made of rose petals. Business student and fashion illustrator Grace Ciao finds her design inspiration from nature. Ciao creates unique and totally wearable fashions by pressing real petals onto model illustrations without the use of ink, watercolor or pencil. See also: 10 Fresh Apps … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Rats Regret Making the Wrong Decision
An anonymous reader writes "Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered that rats in a decision making experiment showed three behaviors consistent with regret. David Redish and his graduate student Adam Steiner '…trained rats to do a task they call "restaurant row." The rat ran around a circle past a series of four spokes, each leading to a different … [Link]
Mashable » Tony Awards: Full Winners List
A teary-eyed Audra McDonald accepted her record-breaking sixth Tony Award — the most of any actor ever — on Sunday night for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. The history-making moment was among the many highlights inside New York's Radio City Music Hall, broadcasted live on CBS Neil Patrick Harris, who during his Hedwig … [Link]
Mashable » In Run-Up to Return to the U.S., Bergdahl Refuses to Speak to Family
The latest dramatic turn following the Taliban's release of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to U.S. authorities last month is the revelation that he is now reportedly refusing to speak with his parents. Bergdahl's refusal to make contact with his parents, revealed in a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing a U.S. official familiar his recovery, has increased the already … [Link]
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