Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Unicode 7.0 Released, Supporting 23 New Scripts
An anonymous reader writes "The newest major version of the Unicode Standard was released today, adding 2,834 new characters, including two new currency symbols and 250 emoji. The inclusion of 23 new scripts is the largest addition of writing systems to Unicode since version 1.0 was published with Unicode's original 24 scripts. Among the new scripts are Linear A, Grantha, … [Link]
Mashable » Disney Star Zendaya Coleman Cast as Aaliyah in Lifetime Biopic
Disney Channel staple Zendaya Coleman has landed a seriously buzzy role. The 17-year-old, best known for her turn in Shake It Up and on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, has been tapped to play late recording artist Aaliyah in a Lifetime Original Movie called Aaliyah: Princess of R&B. The film is set to air this fall. See also: 'True Detective' Creator … [Link]
Mashable » Binge-Watching: Ruining TV, America and Our Lives
The new binge-watching TV season is winding down and our viewing habits are returning to normal. Or maybe they're not. There are always other shows that we missed. Thanks to Netflix, Amazon Prime and video on-demand, we can start from the beginning today and finish all [insert number of seasons] in a fortnight It's awesome. Isn't it? 
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Mashable » George R.R. Martin Throws Out First Pitch in Baseball Game, Kills It
In a twist worthy of A Song of Ice and Fire itself, Game of Thrones' creator George R.R. Martin threw out the first pitch in a minor league baseball game. At a Albuquerque Isotopes game this past weekend, Martin donned his best set of suspenders and a New York Mets cap for baseball's highest honor — probably even higher than being … [Link]
Slashdot » Endurance Experiment Writes One Petabyte To Six Consumer SSDs
crookedvulture (1866146) writes "Last year, we kicked off an SSD endurance experiment to see how much data could be written to six consumer drives. One petabyte later, half of them are still going. Their performance hasn't really suffered, either. The casualties slowed down a little toward the very end, and they died in different ways. The Intel 335 Series and … [Link]
Mashable » Iran's Nuclear Negotiators Take Break to Watch World Cup
Iran’s foreign minister is in Vienna, Austria, on Monday to oversee talks about his country's nuclear program — but that doesn't mean there's no time for fun! Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif took a break from the negotiations Monday afternoon to watch the Iranian national soccer team take on Nigeria. The two teams played at the Arena da Baixada, in … [Link]
Mashable » White House to Send up to 275 U.S. Forces to Iraq
WASHINGTON — The United State is deploying up to 275 military troops to Iraq to protect the U.S. Embassy and other American interests and is considering sending a contingent of special forces soldiers as Iraq struggles to repel a rampant insurgency, officials said Monday. The White House insisted anew the U.S. would not be sending combat troops and thrusting America into … [Link]
Slashdot » Congressman Asks NSA To Provide Metadata For "Lost" IRS Emails
An anonymous reader writes in with news that the IRS lost email scandal is far from over. Representative Steve Stockman (R-TX) has sent a formal letter to the National Security Agency asking it to hand over "all its metadata" on the e-mail accounts of a former division director at the Internal Revenue Service. "Your prompt cooperation in this matter will … [Link]
Mashable » Bachelor Party Unearths 3-Million-Year-Old Elephant Fossil
Most bachelor parties are hazy memories of booze-addled debauchery. But one group of guys stumbled onto something lasting longer than a hangover. The men were hiking through Elephant Butte State Park near Albuquerque, New Mexico, when they saw a large object protruding from the ground. They dug further and discovered what was later identified as a 3 million-year-old stegomastodon skull, and … [Link]
Mashable » Freak Thunderstorm Spawns Twin Tornadoes as Severe Outbreak Hits U.S.
This story was updated most recently at 6:56 a.m. ET on June 17. A deadly severe-weather outbreak, including large hail, damaging straight-line winds and multiple strong tornadoes is underway across several states in the Plains and Midwest. Soon after a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” tornado watch was issued for northeastern Nebraska, a massive thunderstorm spawned at least two tornadoes at the same … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Impressive: Samuel L. Jackson Delivers Epic Pulp Fiction Speech From Memory [Video]
Listen as Samuel L. Jackson performs his famous Ezekiel speech from Pulp Fiction with only the help of his oh so perfect memory. [BBC | Via TMS] [Link]
Mashable » With LGBT Worker Bill Stalled, Obama Shifts to Executive Order
WASHINGTON — After years of pressure from gay rights groups, President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, the White House said Monday. While Obama lacks the authority to extend that protection to all Americans, the order being drafted by the White House … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Google Doodle GIFs Adorably Celebrating the World Cup
As is customary in historic moments, the team behind the Google doodles have been busy during the World Cup. Google rang in the tournament with one doodle, but animated images have been popping up on the Google homepage throughout the tournament. See also: 17 Wildest Things at the World Cup Opening Ceremony Before almost every match, the doodlers have added a … [Link]
Mashable » FAA Will Investigate Air-Traffic Controller's Joke That Diverted Plane
The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate a remark made by an air-traffic controller that diverted a Delta flight, the agency announced Monday. Flight 630 was approaching a runway at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport last week, when a controller told the pilot to circle the airport before landing, the FAA said in a statement to See also: Score the Best Flight Deals on … [Link]
Slashdot » Are US Hybrid Sales Peaking Already?
cartechboy (2660665) writes The Toyota Prius is pretty darn popular, especially in California. One might think that hybrid sales are on the rise as gas prices continue to fluctuate, but it seems hybrid sales in the U.S. might be peaking. Researchers at IHS Automotive found that U.S. hybrid sales haven't kept pace with the rest of the market. In the … [Link]
Mashable » Son Films Dad's Priceless Reaction to His New Tattoos
There are plenty of ways to gently disappoint your dad, but tattoos happen to be one of the more permanent options. One young man named Joshua recorded his father's amazing reactions to each of his new tattoos. And in true dad fashion, Joshua's father isn't a fan of his son's unique form of self expression See also: 20 'Bookmarks' To … [Link]
Mashable » This Is Life or Death, America: Live From USA vs. Ghana
Welcome to what is likely the most important World Cup game in Team USA history — its opening game in Group G, otherwise known as the Group of Death. With matches against powerhouses Germany and Portugal coming up, this will be America's easiest game in the tournament — and it's against old rivals Ghana, who knocked the USA out of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Humans Not Solely To Blame For Passenger Pigeon Extinction
sciencehabit (1205606) writes When the last passenger pigeon died at a zoo in 1914, the species became a cautionary tale of the dramatic impact humans can have on the world. But a new study finds that the bird experienced multiple population booms and crashes over the million years before its final demise. The sensitivity of the population to natural fluctuations, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Satellite Mapping Imagery Gets More Detailed
The US government is to allow mapping sites to use more detailed satellite images. It could lead to more disputes about personal and corporate privacy and national security. Until now, companies using satellites could only publish pictures at a resolution that meant items or features had to be at least 50 centimeters across to be distinguishable. Following these rules is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Should You Hover Or Cover The Toilet Seat? [Science Video]
Public bathrooms can be pretty gross – but should you be worried about contamination? Science breaks down whether you should hover or cover the toilet seat. [ASAPScience] [Link]
Slashdot » Shawn Raymond's Tandem Bike is Shorter Than Yours (Video)
This isn't a "both peddlers are equal" bike. The person sitting in the rear seat is in the "control" position. Because of the wide handlebars, he or she can reach around the person in the front seat to steer. The person in the front seat can't really do much except enjoy the ride, or maybe lean back and whisper a … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' Season Finale Ratings Are In….
Game of Thrones' Season 4 finale has slayed its Season 3 ender in the ratings. Sunday night's season finale was up 32% from last year, garnering 7.1 million viewers in its first airing at 9 p.m. ET and 9.3 million total, when Sunday night's two additional plays are included. See also: The 20 Most WTF Moments in 'Game of Thrones' History … [Link]
Mashable » Germany's Biggest Fan at the World Cup: Angela Merkel
World leaders take note: This is how you support your sports teams. German Chancellor Angela Merkel cheered Germany to World Cup victory on Monday, clapping her blazer off during the 4-0 romp over Portugal. Merkel even braved the post-game locker room to pose with sweaty semi-naked German players 
See also: The 2014 World Cup Jerseys, Ranked From Snazziest to Most 'Meh' While … [Link]
Slashdot » Starbucks Offers Workers 2 Years of Free College
mpicpp writes Starbucks baristas working through college are about to get an extra boost from their employer. The company announced it will offer both full and part-time employees a generous tuition reimbursement benefit that covers two full years of classes. The benefit is through a partnership with Arizona State University's online studies program. Employees can choose from any of more … [Link]
Mashable » Level 3 to Buy TW Telecom for About $5.6 Billion
Level 3 Communications Inc. said Monday that it has agreed to buy TW Telecom in a deal worth about $5.6 billion. The Internet and telecommunications company says the acquisition will increase its local operations. Level 3, which is based in Broomfield, Colorado, owns network and data centers around the world. Littleton, Colorado-based TW Telecom provides data and Internet and other services … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Reportedly Explored Acquiring Company That Powers Siri
Siri, can you say "complicated"? Nuance Communications, a software company that develops speech recognition tools and powers Apple's Siri personal assistant, has talked with multiple companies about a possible sale, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. One of those, according to the report, just happens to Apple's rival, Samsung. See also: How Apple Got Its Groove Back That … [Link]
Mashable » Witnesses Describe Rio Police Firing Live Rounds at World Cup Protest
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Witnesses in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro say police fired live rounds in two separate incidents at Sunday's anti-World Cup protest, held approximately one mile from the city's famous Maracanã stadium during a match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina. “We were covering the World Cup protest on 28 de Setembro Boulevard, which was only about … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bruce Lee: The World’s Greatest Flair Bartender [Video]
From Kuma Films: What if Bruce Lee decided he wanted to be a bartender instead of being a martial artist? [Kuma Films | Via TN] [Link]
Slashdot » US Agency Aims To Regulate Map Aids In Vehicles
An anonymous reader writes in with news about proposed rules regarding mapping technology used in cars.Many are in favor of rules that prevent texting while driving, but in-car navigation is a murkier legal area — how do you minimize distractions without limiting the ability to get from point A to point B? Like it or not, the US government may … [Link]
Mashable » Harrison Ford's Injury May Keep Him Out of 'Star Wars' for 8 Weeks
“I got a bad feeling about this," Han Solo said several times, first in the trash compactor scene in Star Wars. It's a phrase Harrison Ford could reuse right now, as his ankle injury appears to be quite serious. The injury the Han Solo actor sustained Thursday on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII will reportedly force him to stay … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Kill shot: Pushing diseases to the edge of eradication
We obliterated smallpox 35 years ago, so what will it take to wipe other diseases, like polio and HIV, off the face of the planet today? (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » The most polluted rivers and streams in Europe
Europe's rivers are awash with organic chemicals that can kill or subtly harm aquatic life, according to the most extensive survey yet of freshwater pollution 
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Mashable » Oklahoma Earthquake Caught on Live Television
Oklahoma has seen a swarm of earthquake activity in recent years, a trend that has been linked to oil and gas drilling operations across the state. On Monday, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck during the morning newscast on Oklahoma City television stations, startling news anchors and weather forecasters According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was centered near Edmond, … [Link]
Slashdot » Artificial Pancreas Shows Promise In Diabetes Test
An anonymous reader writes A cure for Type 1 diabetes is still far from sight, but new research suggests an artificial "bionic pancreas" holds promise for making it much more easily manageable. From the article: "Currently about one-third of people with Type 1 diabetes rely on insulin pumps to regulate blood sugar. They eliminate the need for injections and can … [Link]
Mashable » Iraq Orders Complete Internet Shutdown in 5 Provinces
As Iraq's government struggles to contain the al-Qaeda-inspired militants sweeping the north of the country, it is taking the fight to cyberspace. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has ordered the country's Internet service providers to shut down Internet access completely in five different regions, according to a letter sent to the ISPs on Sunday and later leaked online. This the government's latest … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tomb Raider: The Evolution of Lara Croft Through The Years [Video]
How Lara Croft has evolved over the years, from 1997 to today. [JakPlaysPC | Via DA] [Link]
Mashable » Thor Calls Down Lightning in First 'Avengers 2' Set Video
Avengers 2: Age of Ultron is currently filming at the UEA Campus Norwich in England, and we have the only video from the set. It's a Cinema Blend exclusive. Watch as Joss Whedon films an entire scene with Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Captain America, and Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, right here… It's no secret that after … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Powerpuff Girls' Is Coming Back to Cartoon Network
Once again, the day will be saved by The Powerpuff Girls. Cartoon Network announced Monday that the beloved plucky trio of superheroes — Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup — will return to the network in 2016, more than a decade after the show went off the air SEE ALSO: 'Magic School Bus' Rides to Netflix for a Reboot "The original Powerpuff Girls … [Link]
Slashdot » Book Review: Security Without Obscurity
benrothke (2577567) writes Having worked at the same consulting firm and also on a project with author J.J. Stapleton (full disclosure); I knew he was a really smart guy. In Security without Obscurity: A Guide to Confidentiality, Authentication and Integrity, Stapleton shows how broad his security knowledge is to the world. When it comes to the world of encryption and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A straight-talking woman's guide to dark matter
Physicist Katherine Freese drinks deep of her life's adventures and cosmic mysteries alike in her captivatingly frank book The Cosmic Cocktail 
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Mashable » Get Lost in Maroon 5's 'Maps,' the First Single From Its New Album
Maroon 5's fifth album, V, doesn't arrive until September — but on Monday, the pop rock band gave fans a preview of the album's first single. "Maps" is everything you'd expect from a Maroon 5 single bound to get massive radio airplay; it's catchy with brooding lyrics and Adam Levine's indelible falsetto See also: Eli Lieb's 'Safe In My Hands' Is … [Link]
Mashable » Report: BMW and Nissan Interested in Partnering With Tesla
Just a few days after Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk announced the company would open up its patents to rivals, Nissan and BMW have expressed interest in collaborating with the automaker, according to a report. The two companies — Tesla's main competitors in the electric car segment — are "keen on talks" with Tesla to cooperate on charging technologies, according … [Link]
Mashable » Every Time Cristiano Ronaldo Complained at the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a terrible, no good, very bad day at the World Cup on Monday. (And the humidity hardly helped when it came to keeping his gelled locks in place.) Portugal's most talented (and photogenic) player watched as his team fell apart in their first match against Germany. But Ronaldo didn't just stand by, working on his tan while his … [Link]
Slashdot » Ikea Sends IkeaHackers Blog a C&D Order
An anonymous reader writes Ikea has sent the IkeaHackers blog a C&D order over the usage of the Ikea name. IkeaHackers hosts articles on how to hack Ikea furniture to make it more useful in daily life. From the article: "Speaking to the BBC, an Ikea representative said: 'We feel a great responsibility to our customers and that they always … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Young Kids Shouldn’t Play with Portal Guns
From Action Movie Kid: Just so you know, parents, my kid is no longer allowed to use Portal guns. Only stationary Star-Trek-style teleporters from now on. [Action Movie Kid] [Link]
Mashable » When Big Data Falls Into the Uncanny Valley
“What is it about my data that suggests I might be a good fit for an anorexia study?" That's the question my friend Jean asked me after she saw this targeted advertisement on her Facebook profile: 
Image: Facebook/Massachusetts General Hospital, via The Atlantic She came up with a pretty good hypothesis. Jean is an MIT computer scientist who works on privacy programming … [Link]
Mashable » Landon Donovan Isn't Playing at the World Cup, and He's Fine With It
Landon Donovan may not be on U.S. National Men's Soccer Team's roster, but at least he's included in the video game world. See also: World Cup Stars: 20 Electrifying Players You Need to Know The Los Angeles Galaxy player showed off his sense of humor in an ad for an EA Sports game called 2014 FIFA World Cup. Who needs … [Link]
Slashdot » "Super Bananas" May Save Millions of Lives In Africa
schwit1 (797399) writes "A super-enriched genetically engineered banana will soon go through its first human trial, which will test its effect on vitamin A levels, Australian researchers said Monday. The project plans to have the special banana varieties — enriched with alpha and beta carotene which the body converts to vitamin A — growing in Uganda by 2020. The bananas … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Astrophile: Big blue star is an X-ray oddball
A massive star pulsing with brilliant X-rays is only the second object of its kind and may help astronomers solve mysteries of stellar magnetism 
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New Scientist – News » Dobby, Pikachu and Kermit are my robots' role models
Companion robots can't just do their jobs – they should be as charming as our favourite cartoon characters, says special effects roboticist Derek Scherer 
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Mashable » NBA Players Face Their Twitter Haters on 'Jimmy Kimmel'
Jimmy Kimmel continued his tradition of poking fun at celebrities on Sunday with his late-night segment "Mean Tweets." In honor of the NBA Finals, Kimmel asked basketball players like Jeremey Lin and Kris Humphries to face their Twitter hecklers head-on. See also: This Insane Dunk Doesn't Even Look Humanly Possible "If anything ever happens to the guy that does the … [Link]
Mashable » Iraq Crisis: U.S. and Iran Consider Partnership as Civilian Toll Rises
Secretary of State John Kerry signaled on Monday that the U.S. may be willing to work with Iran to stabilize the quickly deteriorating situation in Iraq. Kerry told Yahoo News’ Katie Couric that the U.S. was “open to discussions” with Iran if the country was willing to “do something that is going to respect the integrity and sovereignty of Iraq.” See … [Link]
Slashdot » New Sensor To Detect Food-Borne Bacteria On Site
Zothecula (1870348) writes According to the CDC, around 48 million people in the US get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die as a result of foodborne illnesses every year. One of the main culprits is listeriosis (or listeria), which is responsible for approximately 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths. Now researchers at the University of Southampton are using a device … [Link]
Mashable » 'Castle' Gets a New Showrunner
Longtime Castle showrunner Andrew Marlowe is handing over the reins After six seasons of managing the day-to-day duties, series creator Marlowe is turning over responsibilities to executive producer David Amann, who, over the years, has penned some of the show's biggest and buzziest episodes, including those featuring the show's notorious 3XK killer SEE ALSO: Here's What You Should Binge-Watch This Summer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Bookstore Received a Visit from Cthulhu
A few months ago, the employees from the Waterstones Bookstore on Oxford Street in the UK received a surprising visit from Cthulhu himself! Fortunately, it seems they were strong-minded enough to keep their sanity after the event to retell the tale. [Source: Waterstones Bookstore on Twitter | Via NA] [Link]
Mashable » Uber's Newest Ride: Optimus Prime
Now this is how you commute to work Uber, a popular ride-sharing service, announced on Monday that it is rolling out an option for users in select cities to arrange a taxi pickup from "Optimus Prime," ahead of the debut of Transformers: Age of Extinction later this month. See also: Uber Isn't a Savior for Drivers Any More Than Amazon Is … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: ironic electronics, blood minerals, ultimate world clock, bionic pancreas unlocks shackles of diabetes and more 
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Mashable » Have You Caught the World Cup Social Fever?
This year’s World Cup has become as much of an event in the digital and social spheres as it has on the field Of the 32 competing teams, 30 have official Twitter accounts, and at least one player from every squad represents his team (even including Iran, which currently doesn’t support Twitter use in the country) Twitter released a video advertisement … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z's World Cup Rap Will Get You Hyped for Every Match
Just in time for the first U.SWorld Cup match against Ghana on Monday, Beats by Dre unleashed a new ad featuring a World Cup-themed verse from Jay Z The "Holy Grail" rapper's lyrics — remixed into Jamie N Commons and X Ambassadors' "Jungle" song that accompanied the original Beats by Dre World Cup commercial — are dubbed over footage of … [Link]
Mashable » World Cup's Greatest Goal Dives Headfirst Into Meme Infamy
Robin van Persie: World Cup superhero, Internet superstar. The Dutch striker scored the most impressive goal of the tournament (so far) with a diving header against Spain on June 13. The dazzling noggin-first shot helped the Netherlands secure a 5-1 win and a place for van Persie in Internet Photoshop history See also: The Complete Guide to World Cup Team Nicknames … [Link]
Mashable » Is It Too Late to Change Career Paths and Become a Programmer?
This question originally appeared on Quora. I am 24 years old and just started learning coding. I want to be a programmer. Am I too late in the game? Answer by Erin Parker, founder of Spitfire Athlete. It's never too late. So much can happen in a year, it can amaze you. I majored in economics. When I was about 23 … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Gov't Reveals Microsoft's Secret List of Android-Killer Patents
walterbyrd (182728) writes "A list of hundreds of patents that Microsoft believes entitle it to royalties over Android phones, and perhaps smartphones in general, has been published on a Chinese language website. The patents Microsoft plans to wield against Android describe a range of technologies. They include lots of technologies developed at Microsoft, as well as patents that Microsoft acquired … [Link]
Mashable » You Can Now Embed Tweets Within Tweets on iOS, Android
Twitter’s latest app update to Android and iOS is very meta: Mobile users can now embed tweets within tweets. For users that want to reference a previous tweet (whether their own or someone else's tweet), it's now possible to embed it within a new tweet, so it shows up in a pretty package instead of just a link. See also: Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Photos That Capture Kindness
As the old saying goes, sharing is caring. That's why last week, in collaboration with Asus, we asked readers to share photos that represent kindness in everyday life for our Mashable Photo Challenge. See also: 44 Beautiful Candid Moments Captured in Photographs We were happy to see an array of photos filled with smiling faces, tender moments and selfless deeds. Whether … [Link]
Mashable » Baseball Legend Tony Gwynn Dies of Cancer He Blamed on Smokeless Tobacco
Tony Gwynn, one of Major League Baseball's all-time great hitters, died Monday at age 54 after more than three years struggling with cancer. Gwynn attributed his cancer to a longtime habit of chewing tobacco. Throughout his career, he had several growths surgically removed from his mouth, and was officially diagnosed with cancer of a salivary gland in 2011. See also: Measles … [Link]
Mashable » A Man Added Himself to Every Frame of a Britney Spears Music Video
Living fancy like Britney Spears isn't easy. You have to work for it. Gal Volinez committed some serious time and effort to the task. He inserted himself into every scene of Spears' video for "Work Bitch," replacing the pop star with footage of himself. If this isn't how you spent your weekend, you wasted your Saturday. See also: You Can … [Link]
Mashable » Despite Flooding Rains, the U.S. vs. Ghana Match Will Go On
Monday’s highly anticipated soccer match between the U.S. and Ghana, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET, will be played in a city reeling from unusually heavy rainfall and flooding The city of Natal, on the northeastern coast of Brazil, received at least a month’s worth of rain in just a few days, according to news reports and weather … [Link]
Mashable » An Open-Plan Office That Also Caters to Introverts
Take a moment to get up from your desk, if you aren't already standing, and have a look around. If you see rows of desks, you're in an open-plan office. And if you're an introvert — one of those quiet, retiring types — you're stuck in the ninth circle of hell. Most employers opt for open spaces in the name of collaboration … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask "The King of Kong" Billy Mitchell About Classic Video Games
samzenpus (5) writes Billy Mitchell owns the Rickey's World Famous Restaurant chain, sells his own line of hot sauces, and was called, "probably the greatest arcade-video-game player of all time". He was the first to achieve a perfect score in Pac-Man, and held many record scores in other arcade games. He is probably most famous for the 2007 documentary,"The King … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook and the First Amendment: Supreme Court to Consider Online Threats
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case centered on threats made through social media, a topic that has major ramifications for free speech and the Internet. The case at hand centers around Anthony Elonis, who was sentenced to 44 months in prison and three years of supervision in October 2011 after a jury found that his Facebook posts constituted … [Link]
Mashable » 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Focus on Getting a Promotion
Getting a promotion is one of the holy grails of modern careers. It’s the post-college report card. It gives employees a goal and reason to work harder. It confers prestige and respect. It comes with more responsibility — and more money. But pursuing promotions has its negative effects as well. In fact, there are enough downsides that you should consider not … [Link]
Mashable » A Remote-Controlled Car That Fears No Terrain
This drone can handle any terrain: It flies, drive on ground and even glides on water The radio-controlled gadget, which weighs less than one pound, was unveiled during the Tokyo Toy Show, which took places from June 12 to 15. Made by Takara Tomy, it's called the Earth Rider RC (or "Land Sea Air RC"). See also: 12 WTF Things … [Link]
Slashdot » EU, South Korea Collaborate On Superfast 5G Standards
jfruh writes The European Commission and the South Korean government announced that they will be harmonizing their radio spectrum policy in an attempt to help bring 5G wireless tech to market by 2020. While the technology is still in an embryonic state, but one South Korean researcher predicts it could be over a thousand times faster than current 4G networks. … [Link]
Mashable » iHeartRadio's App Just Got a Little Smarter
iHeartRadio, the popular music app for streaming radio stations, was updated on Monday with an improved design and faster music recommendations. The new version of the Clear Channel-owned app is easier to navigate and has a more intuitive and streamlined design. Upon launching the app, new users will be prompted to specify their favorite genres of music and the types of … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Takes Selfies to the Next Level With Drones
The selfie is dead. Long live the dronie. Twitter kicked off the Cannes Lions international advertising festival in southern France on Sunday by using drones to take Vine videos above the heads of Twitter employees with various attendees. The videos are being shared on a new Twitter account called Dronie. See also: Twitter Isn't Essential and Probably Never Will Be The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “The Lion King” Done Game of Thrones Style [Pic]
S4E8: Lion King’s Landing Image: Adir Golan [Game of Thrones Fans | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » AWESOME THRONE! I’m buying it! [Comic]
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Mashable » 17 Business Models Shaking Up the Marketplace
There are 23 million small businesses in America, and 543,000 more are started every month. So if you've got a business idea and you want to stand out from the crowd and succeed, you better have a unique value proposition, diverse revenue streams and loads of creativity. To inspire you, we've rounded up 17 unique businesses that have proven their model … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Where did the issue of health data exchange disappear to?
On the first morning of the biggest conference on data in health care–the Health Datapalooza in Washington, DC–newspapers reported a bill allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to outsource more of its care, sending veterans to private health care providers … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Makes Pitch to App Developers Ahead of Rumored Smartphone Launch
Amazon may not have a new smartphone yet, but it already seems to be making a not-so-subtle pitch for developers to build apps for one. The ecommerce giant announced Monday that its Appstore for Android devices and the Kindle Fire now has more than 240,000 apps, nearly triple the number one year earlier. That still makes the Amazon app ecosystem significantly … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why electric car maker Tesla has torn up its patents
Rival electric car makers are not the enemy – petrol stations are. So opening up Tesla's patents may not be as crazy as it sounds, says Will Oremus 
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Mashable » Google Names Glass Partners for Medical, Advertising Apps
Google named four developer partners on Monday for Glass apps from the medical, media and sports industries. The partners include APZ Labs, which makes Skylight, a business software app for Glass; AugMedix, which markets a service for doctors; CrowdOptic, which makes context-aware apps for the sports, entertainment and medical industries; and GuidiGo, which aims to make museums and cultural institutions "more … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Horizons Spacecraft To Probe Pluto Moon For Underground Ocean
An anonymous reader writes NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is moving towards Pluto to explore Charon, one of Pluto's moons. The aim of the mission is to search of evidence of an ancient underground ocean on the moon. "Our model predicts different fracture patterns on the surface of Charon depending on the thickness of its surface ice, the structure of the … [Link]
Mashable » Grocery Delivery Startup Instacart Brings Home $44 Million in Funding
That’s a lot of leafy greens. Instacart, the same-day grocery delivery startup, has raised $44 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Box CEO Aaron Levie and Y Combinator president Sam Altman also pitched in. See also: 7 Fresh Apps to Upgrade Grocery Shopping The new investment follows on an $8.5 million round from almost a year … [Link]
Mashable » Exoplanets Explain Why the 'Dark Side' of the Moon Has No Face
Heat radiating from the young Earth could help solve the more than 50-year-old mystery of why the far side of the moon, which faces away from Earth, lacks the dark, vast expanses of volcanic rock that define the face of the Man in the Moon as seen from Earth, researchers say. The Man in the Moon was born when cosmic impacts … [Link]
Mashable » Terrorists Attack Kenyan Hotel During World Cup Match, 48 Dead
NAIROBI, Kenya — Dozens of extremists attacked a Kenyan coastal town for hours, killing those who couldn't answer questions about Islam and those who didn't know the Somali language, officials and witnesses said Monday. At least 48 people were killed and two hotels were set on fire. See also: Should the U.S. Shut Down a Somali Militant Group's Twitter Account? The … [Link]
Mashable » DreamWorksTV Hits YouTube With Shrek the Ogre 'Vlogger'
DreamWorks Animation has launched its YouTube arm, DreamWorksTV, with a slew of "vloggers" that you've come to know on the big screen (including Shrek, Puss in Boots and Kung Fu Panda) — and quite a few original newcomers, too. As of Monday morning, DWA is officially cashing in on the No. 1 reason it bought Awesomeness TV for $33 million plus … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Fiber Is Officially Making Its Way To Portland
An anonymous reader writes This week the Portland City Council has approved a franchise agreement with Google to bring its fiber service to Portland. "As a result of the unanimous vote, Google will be subject to a five percent 'franchise fee' on its video revenues. It won't have to pay a three percent 'PEG' fee that Portland otherwise charges rival … [Link]
Mashable » 8 'Game of Thrones' Characters Primed to Take the Iron Throne
Spoiler alert: This post contains spoilers for the Season 4 finale. If you haven't seen it, stop reading now. Seriously. You don't want this. Just when we were starting to get used to things, Game of Thrones' Season 4 ends in a way that leaves us scratching our heads and having no idea what'll happen next. Tywin Lannister, the puppet master … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby's haunting cry created by online reverb room
New Scientist uploaded the sound of a baby crying to test out the National Physical Laboratory's acoustic reverberation room, to eerie effect 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 38% on Goal Zero Solar Recharging Kit and Portable Battery Charger
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 38% off on Goal Zero’s Solar Recharging Kit ($79.99) as well as their Portable Battery Charger ($49.99.) Today only, save on 2 Goal Zero items. The Guide 10 Plus Solar Recharging Kit is a go-anywhere, mobile solar power kit that keeps your handheld gear going strong. It charges up removable … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I GOT MY HAND CUT OFF! [Pic]
Warning: Possible spoiler for Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 7. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Star Wars X-Wing Knife Block
Beautiful, isn’t it? From The Fowndry: The Star Wars X-Wing Knife Block gives your regular old kitchenware a rebellious kick in the vegetables. Storing five high quality stainless steel knives, this officially licensed holder looks glorious from any angle. Chrome finished and standing over 20cm high, the X-Wing Knife Block raises the status of the humble knife holder. Heck, with … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Ways to Text From Your Laptop
Image: Mashable Misplace or break your phone? No cell signal? Have no fear: You can still text away with a computer via Wi-Fi Texting from a laptop has its perks — it's free of charge, typing is easier and faster, and best of all, you can look busy when you're not See also: 'Damn You Auto Correct' Unveils 11 Funniest … [Link]
Slashdot » Average HS Student Given Little Chance of AP CS Success
theodp (442580) writes AP Computer Science is taught in just 10% of our high schools," lamented The White House last December as President Obama kicked off CSEdWeek. "China teaches all of its students one year of computer science." And the U.S. Dept. of Education has made the AP CS exam its Poster Child for inequity in education (citing a viral-but-misinterpreted … [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Day 5: Team USA's Shot at Redemption Against Ghana Is Here
The schedule: Germany versus Portugal, Salvador, 12 p.m. ET Ghana versus USA, Natal, 6 p.m. ET Now it’s Team USA’s turn to take a shot in what’s been a pretty dazzling World Cup so far. But to make an early mark on this tournament, the Americans — minus Landon Donovan, who didn’t make the team — on Monday night will have … [Link]
Mashable » 18 GIFs to Make You Smile on This Monday
Everyone needs a few more reasons to smile on a day-to-day basis. Especially on a Monday. We found 18 GIFs that are so sweet, so positively lovable that they may just make your week. Use that smiley energy to energize your day — make it last all week if you can. (Or at least until lunch.) If it all goes according … [Link]
Mashable » How to Cope With 'Game of Thrones' Withdrawal
Season 4 of Game of Thrones is over… so now what?! Elliott Morgan offers some suggestions that will help you cope until the next season. Subscribe to Mashable on YouTube and never miss a minute. BONUS: 5 'Game of Thrones' Facts Every Fan Should Know Read more…More about Social Media, Youtube, and Game Of Thrones
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Mashable » Let's Talk About the Best Part of '22 Jump Street': The End Credits
Editor’s note: Every week Mashable presents "Let’s Talk About," a look back at the biggest WTF stuff from the weekend’s new releases. If you haven’t seen the movie, be warned: This is a SPOILER MINEFIELD. This week: Let's talk about 22 Jump Street … Based on their past work, filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have earned Hollywood carte blanche (a … [Link]
Mashable » It's Season Finale Time; Here's What to Binge-Watch Next
The sun is shining, the water is sparkling and summertime is upon us That means it's time to shut the windows, burrow into your bed and binge on Netflix Now that your favorite spring shows like Mad Men, True Detective and Broad City are on break, you've got to queue up something else to get hooked on. It's better than Big … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Schumacher No Longer in a Coma, Leaves French Hospital
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, who has suffered serious brain injuries after a skiing accident in France in Dec. 2013, is no longer in a coma, his manager, Sabine Kehm, has confirmed. "Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation. He is not in a coma anymore," said Kehm in a statement. See also: Schumacher's Helmet … [Link]
Slashdot » BMW, Mazda Keen To Meet With Tesla About Charging Technology
PC Magazine reports that following Elon Musk's announcement that Tesla would be freeing for other electric car makers to use the various patents that the company has amassed, at least two companies — Mazda and BMW — are said to be interested in meeting with Tesla, for a very good reason: According to undisclosed sources speaking to the Financial Times, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 June 2014
Quick DT — open source (Java) decision tree learner. Revealing Hidden Changes to Supreme Court Opinions — WHEREAS, It is now well-documented that the Supreme Court of the United States makes changes to its opinions after the opinion is published; … [Link]
Mashable » What's the Difference Between My Photo Stream and Camera Roll?
You’re snapping away photos with your iPhone, and see that it's saving to two separate albums called Camera Roll and My Photo Stream. But sometimes it seems like photos are stored in both, or maybe when you delete one, both copies have disappeared. See also: 12 Most Cliché Photos on Instagram Don't worry, we're here to clear up the confusion. The … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Ways to Quickly Build Influence at a New Job
Congratulations. You got the job! Now the real challenge begins: hitting the ground running. I once interviewed a C-level leader from the retail industry about the importance of quickly getting the lay of the land when coming into a new role. “The first step I take when taking on a new assignment or project is what I call ‘surveying the landscape,’” … [Link]
Mashable » Hear What São Paulo Sounds Like When Brazil Scores
What can make Moema, a seemingly quiet São Paulo neighborhood, erupt with a thousand cheers, vuvuzelas and fireworks? Brazil's national soccer team scoring a goal, of course! Claus Wahlers, a São Paulo resident, filmed his neighborhood during the opening game of the 2014 World Cup on July 12, 2014, in which Brazil won over Croatia 3:1. Croatia shocked the Brazilians by … [Link]
Slashdot » Why the Moon's New Birthday Means the Earth Is Older Than We Thought
Daniel_Stuckey (2647775) writes You're likely familiar with the theory of how the Moon formed: a stray body smashed into our young Earth, heating the planet and flinging debris into its orbit. That debris coalesced and formed the Moon. The impact theory still holds, but a team of geochemists from the University of Lorraine in Nancy, France has refined the date, … [Link]
Mashable » iRing Takes Music Making Out of Computers and Into Your Hands
If composing music using your hands is hard, you can now try composing just by waving your hands. iRing is a motion controller that users can use hand movements to create effects in music. See also: 5 Apps for Adventurous Nature Nerds Created by IK Multimedia, the iRing is a motion-controlled wearable ring set that a user can use to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » My dive into the blighted future of acidified oceans
Under the waves of Papua New Guinea, a vent of pure carbon dioxide showed BBC environment analyst Roger Harrabin what a CO2-choked ocean looks like 
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Mashable » 'Halt and Catch Fire' Episode 3 Recap: High Plains Hardware
Cardiff Electric’s PC venture is well underway in episode 3 of Halt and Catch Fire, but Joe’s ambition seems to be hitting the computer cooling fan — whether it's Cameron stalling when it comes to the BIOs code, or Gordon’s team struggling with Joe’s laptop vision, the upload speed for Cardiff’s PC mission has slowed to a crawl. Like the pilot … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Finale Recap: Snazzy Father's Day Threads
DO NOT READ ON if you have yet to see the finale of Game of Thrones Season 4. The Game of Thrones finale on Father's Day was ominously titled The Children, and sure enough, it was full of their thoughtful gestures — including a nice red painting for Westeros' No. 1 Dad. But that particular piece of home-made artwork, scrawled with feeling by Tyrion Lannister … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2011: The Texting Zone.
There is a fifth dimension known to man… and it's rather frightening! If you enjoyed the comic, please retweet, Like, or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin Security Endangered By Powerful Mining Pool
An anonymous reader writes Ars Technica reports that for the first time in Bitcoin's five-year history, a single entity has repeatedly provided more than half of the total computational power required to mine new digital coins, in some cases for sustained periods of time. It's an event that, if it persists, signals the end of crypto currency's decentralized structure." 
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Mashable » World Cup Day 4: 'Scuse Me While I Score This Goal
Goal! Goal! Goal! You kids have it so easy. (And by "kids", I mean anyone who's clambering aboard the World Cup bandwagon for the first time in 2014.) You don't know what it used to be like, watching the first round of the World Cup in years past Oh yes we were proud, we watchers of the Cup, and full of … [Link]
Mashable » 18 Best Twitter Reactions to 'Game of Thrones' Season Finale
This post contains spoilers from Sunday's Game of Thrones episode "The Children." Read at your own discretion. Game of Thrones Season 4 came to an end on Sunday with a finale that really showed you are never safe in Westeros — especially on the toilet Tyrion Lannister finally got revenge for years of abuse by taking his own dad's life when … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Saddest LeBron James Faces of NBA Finals
LeBron James won't nab his three-peat this year. Boo to the hoo. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. And so King James will have to settle for second place. See also: Rapping Grandpa Just Wants LeBron Back in Cleveland Yes, James is the most talented player currently in the … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks Plans to Send Its Employees to College for Free
Working at Starbucks is now a smarter move. The coffee chain plans to launch a new program on Monday that will pay for its employees to attend online college classes at Arizona State University See also: Could Online Education Be the End of the Typical College Experience? "I believe it will lower attrition, it’ll increase performance, it’ll attract and retain better … [Link]
Mashable » The 20 Most WTF Moments in 'Game of Thrones' History
This post contains spoilers for the entire series of Game of Thrones, including the season four finale. Don't read if you aren't caught up. Seriously. We warned you. Now that the fourth season of Game of Thrones has wound to a brutal, action-packed close, it's worth taking a look back at the crazy, off-the-wall, disgustingly bloody crap that got us to … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Orders DOJ To Turn Over FISA Surveillance Documents
itwbennett (1594911) writes "In a victory for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), which is suing to make the DOJ release information about surveillance on U.S. citizens, a California judge on Friday ordered the Department of Justice to produce 66 pages of documents for her review. The judge said the agency failed to justify keeping the documents secret and she will … [Link]
Mashable » How to Win a Mashie
Like obscenity, humor and possibly, obscene humor, great marketing defies easy classification. If you've ever seen an ad, tweet, Facebook post, viral video, Vine video or anything else that changed your mind about a brand or product, then the marketing has done its job. Why analyze further? To salute the people behind the marketing, for one thing. Marketing is nothing more … [Link]
Mashable » Glance Turns Almost Any Wrist Gear Into a Smart Device
It's not a smartwatch, but it's pretty dang close. Glance is a wristband prototype accessory that can effectively turn a regular watch into a smartwatch. Designed by Kiwi Wearables, a startup based out of Toronto, Canada, Glance can be tucked in behind a regular watch band and synced with a smartphone See also: 9 Top Tech Breakthroughs of 2013 The … [Link]
Slashdot » How To Make Espresso In Space
In a story that's sure to bring to the surface the long-debunked myth of an over-elaborate NASA quest to create a pen to operate in space, Wired reports that the coffee situation aboard the International Space Station is about to improve: the station will be getting a 20kg, custom designed Lavazza espresso machine, to be delivered along with Italian astronaut … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bionic pancreas frees people from shackles of diabetes
A smartphone-linked "pancreas" removes the need for people with type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor and tweak their blood sugar – with profound results 
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