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 » Programming On a Piano Keyboard
An anonymous reader writes: Here's a fun project: engineer Yuriy Guts built a Visual Studio extension that lets people program using MIDI instruments. You can write code letter by letter on a piano keyboard. Granted, it's not terribly efficient, but it's at least artistic — you can compose music that is also a valid computer program. Somewhat more usefully, it … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: The fish that kill with special-ops signals
Lionfish use a secret semaphore to coordinate a hunt and are the only animals known to share food evenly [Link]
Mashable » YouTube Now Tells Fans When Gamers Go Live
YouTube is starting to incorporate Twitch features on videos. Twitch is the popular online service that allows players to stream their games online where friends and fans can watch New annotations on YouTube videos will show viewers when their favorite gamers are streaming live on Twitch. This new feature will allow YouTubers to drive new viewers to their Twitch live-streams … [Link]
Slashdot » Federal Judge Rules US No-fly List Violates Constitution
New submitter dmitrygr sends this news from Reuters: The U.S. government's no-fly list banning people accused of links to terrorism from commercial flights violates their constitutional rights because it gives them no meaningful way to contest that decision, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. … "The court concludes international travel is not a mere convenience or luxury in this modern … [Link]
Mashable » First Onscreen Kill in Original 'Predator' Hired for Franchise Reboot
Hollywood ain’t got time to need … an updated version of Predator. And so the reboots will continue apace, with the 1987 horror/sci-fi movie reportedly the latest old idea to get new life in the studio pre-production pipeline. SEE ALSO: Everyone's Bringing Back Kids Shows — Here Are 5 We'd Reboot At this point, 20th Century Fox has only ordered up … [Link]
Slashdot » Sigsense is Making Interchangeable, Modular Sensors (Video)
Their main claim: "Sigsense Sensors are field-switchable sensing modules which replace the current generation of single purpose instruments. All Sigsense Sensors connect to the Sigsense Wireless Dock through a common interface. This portability and convenience allows workers to always carry the right instrument for the job." In other words, a technician in a food manufacturing plant doesn't need to carry … [Link]
Mashable » Ex-Hulu CEO Raises Funding From Benchmark and Bezos for Startup
Jason Kilar stepped down from his position as CEO of Hulu in early 2013 after helping to build up the video streaming service from its launch in 2007 In the second half of 2013, Kilar began working with Hulu's former CTO Richard Tom on a new "consumer-focused" startup based in San Francisco, which he referred to then as The Fremont Project. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WTF: Mountain Dew Doritos Cupcakes are Actually a Thing [How-to Video + Pic]
I’m not too sure what to think of those… while the concept is a great idea, the actual mix between Doritos and Mountain Dew inside a cupcake might be a little gross. So geeks, anyone interested in making a batch? 🙂 Here’s a picture from someone who actually tried: We made the Mountain Dew and Doritos cupcakes @RosannaPansino pic.twitter.com/NL7Tl5PIno — … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. No-Fly List Process Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that individuals placed on the U.S. government's no-fly list, barring them from traveling in or through U.S. airspace, have been denied their constitutional right to due process. The decision was four years in the making. The ACLU has been arguing on behalf of 13 plaintiffs challenging their inclusion on the list. See also: Know Before You … [Link]
Mashable » Elsa, Cinderella, Mulan and Tiana Didn't Live Happily Ever After
What happened to the the female protagonists in Disney's Frozen, Cinderella, Mulan and The Princess and the Frog after the animated films ended? YouTube singer Jon Cozart, the dude behind the viral "After Ever After" musical parody, is back for round two in this hilarious "After Ever After 2" video. See also: Pearl Jam Takes On Disney's 'Let It Go' … [Link]
Mashable » Confirmed: Chicago Is Getting the George Lucas Museum
Bay Area, prepare to shed tears. Hometown kid and Star Wars director George Lucas has decided to build his $1 billion Museum in Chicago rather than San Francisco, members of the Lucas camp have confirmed to Mashable Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel was to announce the news with a "glorious rollout" on Thursday, our source said — but Emmanuel just got scooped … [Link]
Slashdot » Evidence of a Correction To the Speed of Light
KentuckyFC writes: In the early hours of the morning on 24 February 1987, a neutrino detector deep beneath Mont Blanc in northern Italy picked up a sudden burst of neutrinos. Three hours later, neutrino detectors at two other locations picked up a second burst. These turned out to have been produced by the collapse of the core of a star … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook News Feed Update Sets the Stage for Video Ads
Facebook is trying to figure out which of its 1.3 billion active users like videos, and which don't bother watching The social network tweaked its News Feed algorithm on Monday, a common occurrence for the company, in hopes of providing users with "better" videos on the platform See also: Facebook's News Feed: What Changed and Why The tweak includes a new … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Drchrono Launches Wearable Medical Record App for Google Glass
Drchrono, a leading electronic health record (EHR) platform provider, has announced the integration of Google Glass with the drchrono platform, creating the "first wearable health record" accessible via Google's head-mounted, wearable computer. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Nest Debuts API to Further the Connected Home
Nest, owned by Google and maker of the smart thermostat by the same name, today announced a new API and a "Works With Nest" program to promote the connected home. The API will let developers tap into certain aspects of Nest's smart thermostat and pave the way for all sorts of new interactions in the smart home of the future. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » British Cop: Half of Police Calls Involve Social Media
A British police official says around half the calls (incidents) with front-line officers involve comments made over social media. The revelation came from Alex Marshall (pictured), the head of the College of Policing, which oversees training of new officers. He was speaking on the BBC’s Law In Action radio show. According to Marshall, According to Marshall, a police officer spends … [Link]
Slashdot » The Simultaneous Rise and Decline of Battlefield
An anonymous reader writes: Ben Kuchera at Polygon recommends against buying the upcoming Battlefield Hardline first-person shooter. Not because it's bad — in fact, he doesn't really offer an opinion on how good the game is — but because it's time to stop incentivizing poor behavior from Electronic Arts and its Digital Illusions CE development studio. After EA acquired DICE, … [Link]
Slashdot » FAA Bans Delivering Packages With Drones
An anonymous reader sends this report from Ars Technica: The Federal Aviation Administration has said that online shopping powerhouse Amazon may not employ drones to deliver packages, at least not anytime soon. The revelation was buried in an FAA document (PDF) unveiled Monday seeking public comment on its policy on drones, or what the agency calls "model aircraft." The FAA … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Loves Good Soccer More Than a Good Luis Suarez Bite
Social-media users are really digging their teeth into Uruguay's star forward Luis Suarez. Twitter was abuzz after Suarez, who scored two goals in his team's World Cup victory over England last Thursday, took a bite out of Italy's Giorgio Chiellini on Tuesday morning. See also: World Cup Fans Go Rabid for Luis Suarez Bite Memes Suarez actually chomped down on Chiellini's … [Link]
Mashable » Evander Holyfield Comments on the New Most Famous Bite in Sports
Sorry, Mike Tyson — there's a new famous biter in the sports world. Tuesday's Uruguay-Italy World Cup match was so intense that Uruguay forward Luis Suarez was foaming at the mouth. He took out his frustration (or hunger or anger) on Italian player Giorgio Chiellini, biting him on the shoulder. See also: World Cup Fans Go Rabid for Luis Suarez Bite … [Link]
Mashable » Xbox Mod Turns 'Grand Theft Auto V' Into First-Person Game
If you've ever wanted your adventures in Los Santos to be a little more realistic, this homebrewed Xbox 360 script could allow you to do just that. YouTube user XBLToothPik posted a couple videos of Grand Theft Auto V modded to allow an instant switch into the first-person view. The video's comments reveal the effect was achieved by a script … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Das Horn – A modern take on the ancient drinking horn
First, there was Vat19′s Das Beer Boot, and now, there’s the Das Horn Drinking Vessel: A modern take on the ancient drinking horn! Just $24.99! Kick it Greco-Roman style with the Das Horn Drinking Vessel. Styled after ancient drinking horns made from the horns of sheep, goats, and other bovids (ya know, horn-producing mammals), Das Horn holds 24 ounces (709 … [Link]
Mashable » Every Time Luis Suarez Overreacted at the World Cup
And the Oscar for Best Actor in a World Cup performance goes to … Luis Suarez. Uruguay's star striker resorted to biting and dramatic facial expressions in his country's 1-0 win over Italy on Tuesday. Think the intensity of Leonardo DiCaprio mixed with the facial expressions of John Mayer. See also: 15 Pitch-Perfect World Cup Celebrity Doppelgangers Maybe Suarez's excellent acting … [Link]
Mashable » Brands Sink Their Teeth Into Suarez World Cup Controversy
Brands showed once again that they're hungry for any real-time marketing opportunity. Luis Suarez, the star forward for Uruguay's soccer team, is believed to have bitten a defender on Italy's team during the 79th minute of their match on Tuesday. Uruguay went on to win the match, but Suarez quickly became the brunt of many jokes on social media. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » After a 'Year' on Mars, What's Next for Curiosity?
It takes Mars almost twice as long as Earth to rotate around the Sun Tuesday marks 687 days — one full Martian year — since NASA's Curiosity rover touched down on the Red Planet's surface Plenty has happened over the 1.88 Earth years since the rover landed on Mars on Aug. 6, 2012. However, the biggest finding so far, according … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Meaty puzzle: Did TB evolve to boost hungry brains?
A meat diet fuelled the development of our big brain, but what happened when it ran short? We fostered a dangerous ally, say Adrian Williams and Robin Dunbar (full text available to subscribers) [Link]
Slashdot » Searching For Ocean Life On Another World
An anonymous reader writes: National Geographic has a detailed article about efforts underway to search for life in the oceans of Europa, which are buried beneath miles of ice. A first mission would have a spacecraft orbit just 16 miles over the moon's surface, analyzing the material ejected from the moon, measuring salinity, and sniffing out its chemical makeup. A … [Link]
Mashable » Cease-Fire Shatters After Pro-Russian Insurgents Down Ukrainian Helicopter
KRASNYI LYMAN, Ukraine – Fighting raged in Ukraine’s restive east on Tuesday less than 24 hours after peace talks were held and all sides had agreed to a cease-fire Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said pro-Russian insurgents had violated the agreement overnight when they killed a government serviceman. “Unfortunately there were violations of the ceasefire from the other side,"Poroshenko’s press service quoted … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AutoDesk Shows How APIs Help Transform Personalized Manufacturing
Partnerships emerging between 3-D modeling software provider Autodesk and users of its ReCap API reveal how manufacturing is well on its way to becoming yet another industry facing major disruption. Previous large industrial manufacturing projects are being customized to individual needs without the production volumes necessary to gain economies of scale. And APIs are at the core of enabling this … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Rackspace brings dedicated hardware to the cloud with OnMetal
Hosting provider Rackspace has launched OnMetal, a new hosting offering that give customers the ability to scale their infrastructure using dedicated hardware the same way they do with their existing multi-tenant cloud offering. [Link]
Mashable » Apple Readying Production for Larger-Sized iPhones
Apple suppliers are reportedly gearing up to start production for its larger-sized iPhones next month, a new report suggests. According to a Bloomberg report, sources familiar with the matter say production for Apple's two larger smartphone devices — one with a 4.7-inch display (compared to the 4-inch iPhone 5S screen) and an even bigger 5.5-inch version — will begin in July … [Link]
Mashable » Luis Suarez, Serial Biter: What Will FIFA Do?
Luis Suarez, superstar striker for Uruguay and Liverpool FC, is one of the finest footballers on the face of the planet. He is also, as the world discovered Tuesday, a serial biter During the 79th minute of the crucial game between Uruguay and Italy to decide which team would advance to the next stage of the World Cup, Suarez was jostling … [Link]
Slashdot » China Starts Outsourcing From … the US
hackingbear writes: Burdened with Alabama's highest unemployment rate, long abandoned by textile mills and furniture plants, Wilcox County, Alabama, desperately needs jobs. And the jobs are coming from China. Henan's Golden Dragon Precise Copper Tube Group opened a plant here last month, employing 300 locals. Chinese companies invested a record $14 billion in the United States last year, according to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Heroic and humble quests for overlooked animals
Two books tell of very different nature hunts – for an elusive Somali mammal and for British reptiles and amphibians – but biodiversity loss runs through both [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Fans Go Rabid for Luis Suarez Bite Memes
Hooray! Uruguay advances in the World Cup after a nail-biting (err, shoulder-biting) game against Italy. And how is Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrating? With a heaping bowl of delicious Italian food See also: Every Time Luis Suarez Overreacted at the World Cup The star forward proved he has quite the appetite for the game Tuesday, when he (allegedly) bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction Sings Their ABCs on 'Sesame Street'
A, B, C — 1D. Well, that's not quite how the song goes, but Bert is here is show One Direction how it's done The lads from 1D have a string of their own hit songs, but they decided to go back to a real classic for their spot on Sesame Street. There's nothing like a good throwback — all … [Link]
Slashdot » San Francisco Bans Parking Spot Auctioning App
A couple months ago, we discussed a new phone app being used in San Francisco to auction off parking spaces to the highest bidder. The city has now ordered the app makers to cease and desist, and threatened motorists with a $300 fine for each transaction. City Attorney Dennis Herrera said, Technology has given rise to many laudable innovations in … [Link]
Mashable » What to Expect at Google I/O
Google has a lot to do. Since its last developer conference, wearables have taken off, web-driven home automation became a real thing, in-car apps are taking shape, tablets have changed, and a full-on price war for cloud services has begun The company has certainly made some moves in these areas, but it's saved plenty of big announcements for Google I/O, which … [Link]
Mashable » Why the UK Hacking Scandal Matters
LONDON, England — The so-called phone hacking scandal is finally at an end. Or at least the trial part of the scandal On Tuesday, a jury at London's Old Bailey court found Andy Coulson, the former editor of News of the World, guilty of phone hacking. And although Rebekah Brooks, a high-profile News International executive, was acquitted of all charges, it's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Neonicotinoid pesticides are bad news for everything
First it was the bees, now a major report suggests a host of wildlife is being harmed by the widely-used neonicotinoid pesticides [Link]
Mashable » William Shatner: My Problem With Twitter's Verified Accounts
William Shatner is an actor, pitchman, raconteur, Star Trek legend and sometime-curmudgeon on Twitter. Those who follow the 83-year-old actor know this. His Twitter persona will poke and prod you all in the name of a good social media conversation He’s not, however, always kidding. On Saturday, Shatner, who has almost 2 million followers on Twitter, noticed something that bothered him. … [Link]
Mashable » These Earbuds Are So Small, You Can Barely See Them in Your Ears
A team based out of Malmo, Sweden, has created a prototype for what it's calling the world's smallest wireless earbuds. So small, in fact, you can barely see them sitting in your ears Operating via Bluetooth, Earin has two 18-mm earbuds that work in tandem to play music from the user's smartphone without a cord. The earbuds come with a portable … [Link]
Mashable » Google Glass Gets Shazam, Livestream, and a World Cup App
On the eve of its annual developer's conference, Google is launching 11 more official apps for its connected headset, Google Glass. Shazam, Livestream, a World Cup app and more are coming to the device as Glassware. The new apps include Duolingo, Runtastic, 94Fifty Basketball, The Guardian, GuidiGO, Zombies, Run!, Star Chart, Shazam, Goal.com, Livestream and musiXmatch. An existing social cooking app, … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do You Ensure Creative Commons Compliance At Your Company?
An anonymous reader writes At the non-profit where I work, there isn't a lot of money for buying stock photos or licensing professional images. So, we've turned to sources of 'free' imagery, notably Creative Commons-licensed photos on Flickr. While we're not a huge organization, we do have 100+ individuals creating content in one way or another. We're now wrestling with … [Link]
Mashable » Syrian Fighter: We Are the Western Front Against ISIL
ALEPPO, Syria — Abdullah is undisputedly an authority on the murderous jihadis who, in recent weeks, have cut a savage path through northern Iraq: he has fought both with them and against them. Abdullah, a 36-year-old officer with a moderate rebel group fighting the Syrian regime, experienced the radical militants close up when they occupied his hometown of Idlib. See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest stories on newscientist.com: Curiosity's Martian anniversary, clingy dark matter, and more [Link]
Mashable » Sprint Takes On T-Mobile's 'Test Drive' With 30-Day Trial
Just one week after phone carrier T-Mobile announced its seven-day trial run, competitor Sprint is rolling out a marketing ploy of its own Starting June 27, the company will offer consumers a 30-day trial period to test out its revamped network, including its Framily plan. If a customer is dissatisfied with the service before the 30 days are up, Sprint will … [Link]
Slashdot » Long-Lasting Enzyme Chews Up Cocaine
MTorrice (2611475) writes "Despite cocaine's undeniable destructiveness, there are no antidotes for overdoses or medications to fight addiction that directly neutralize cocaine's powerful effects. A natural bacterial enzyme, cocaine esterase, could help by chopping up cocaine in the bloodstream. But the enzyme is unstable in the body, losing activity too quickly to be a viable treatment. Now, using computational design, … [Link]
Slashdot » Venture-Backed Bitcoin Miner Startup Can't Deliver On Time, Gets Sued
mpicpp (3454017) points out this story illustrating the problem of betting on the differential between the price of deliverable bitcoin-mining hardware and the price of bitcoin itself: Yet another Bitcoin miner manufacturer, CoinTerra, now faces legal action for not fulfilling an order when it originally promised to. CoinTerra is the third Bitcoin-related startup to face litigation for breach of contract … [Link]
Mashable » 4 New York City Tours That Don't Involve a Red Double-Decker Bus
For many, the words "New York City tour" bring to mind panic-inducing red buses packed with tourists in Times Square. It's not exactly a positive thought. Those CitySights NY buses have their advantages; one resourceful tourist said she used an all-day pass instead of paying for the subway or any taxis. But it's not an attraction any local is likely to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Trailer #2 [Video]
Hey, this trailer was actually pretty cool, but maybe that’s just me? What do you guys think? Also, I loved the reference about how stupid the concept of TMNT aliens are! The official TMNT movie trailer starring Megan Fox & Will Arnett. In theaters August 8th. [TMNT Movie] [Link]
Mashable » Indisputable Proof That Pugs Should Claim the Iron Throne
These pugs are by far the cutest ones to lay claim to the Iron Throne. Blinkbox, a UK-based video on demand service, switched the human actors of the now-legendary HBO show Game of Thrones with canines that rules them all: the pug See also: The 20 Most WTF Moments in 'Game of Thrones' History The three dogs, named Roxy, Blue … [Link]
Mashable » Memes Turn Miguel Herrera Into Super Saiyan of World Cup
Whether he's happy or angry, nothing seems to stop Miguel Herrera from transforming into Dragon Ball Z's Super Sayian Mexico's passionate coach celebrated a 3-1 victory over Croatia on Monday. It didn't take long for online fans watching the World Cup around the globe to notice Herrera's animated reactions, and capitalize on them with everyone's favorite Internet art form: memes. See … [Link]
Mashable » Walmart, New York Times Columnist Act Like Mean Girls in Spat
New York Times columnist Timothy Egan has gotten into a skirmish with Walmart after the retailer lobbed an uncharacteristically snarky response to one of his recent columns. The Times column, entitled "The Corporate Daddy," ran on June 19 and identified Walmart as "a big part of the problem" concerning low wages and the need created for government assistance. Walmart fired back … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Game of Thrones Intro Re-Created with Pugs [Video]
This is truly a glorious thing. Behold: To celebrate the release of the fourth series of Game of Thrones on blinkbox we created this video starring 3 adorable pugs. ‘The Pugs of Westeros’ sees Roxy, Blue and Bono playing doggy versions of the main characters; including Joffrey Baratheon, Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow. [Blinkbox] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Posthuman Project: Unleash Your Inner Hero [Movie Trailer]
Oklahoma City-based filmmaker Kyle Roberts just sent me this really cool trailer for a superhero-type indie movie he worked on for the past 3 years. From Kyle: The film had its world premiere last week at deadCENTER Film Festival to two sold out crowds, won top honors of best Oklahoma film and was the only film out of over 100 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Must-Watch Short Film: Team Fortress 2 – Expiration Date [Video]
Engineer and Medic make an unsettling new discovery while experimenting with the teleporter. Meanwhile, Scout stops insulting Spy long enough to ask him an embarrassing favor; the Administrator’s clerical assistant/cleaner/murder expert Miss Pauling races to bury some incriminating bodies; and Soldier makes a new metal friend. Since its release as part of the Orange Box in 2007, Team Fortress 2 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SO COOL: The Game of Thrones Theme Done 80s Style [Video]
Sounds like something that would come straight out of an old Vangelis album. Love it! Download a free copy of the song right here. [Source: Steve Duzz on Soundcloud | Via] [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Restores Option to Preorder Warner Bros. Movies
Amazon and Warner Bros. appear to be on more peaceful terms again. After quietly removing the option to preorder upcoming films from Warner Bros. like The Lego Movie and Transcendence, Amazon reinstated preorders for some of these movies this week. See also: Hands On: Amazon's Fire Phone Is More Than Meets the Eye Amazon's original decision to stop preorders was said … [Link]
Slashdot » First Phone Out of Microsoft-Nokia — and It's an Android
An anonymous reader writes BBC reports that the first phone resulting from the Microsoft-Nokia merger has been announced: the Nokia X2. And foiling everybody's ability to guess what OS it would run on, the answer is Android. But this being Microsoft, do expect some embrace-and-extend — the user interface is similar to the Windows phone. And it is being offered … [Link]
Mashable » Apple TV Inks Deals with ABC News, AOL, PBS Kids
Apple TV got a step or two closer on Tuesday to becoming a replacement for cable with new content deals with ABC, AOL, PBS Kids and Willow TV. ABC News launched a video app for Apple TV that will deliver a 24-hour video news channel; content will include about eight hours of live video per day. ABC promised live hourly updates … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Celeb rover marks one Martian year on Mars with selfie
Happy Marsiversary! NASA's most famous rover celebrates the first Martian anniversary of its touchdown by taking a picture of itself [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Roll-your-own database architecture
Two years ago, most of the conversations around big data had a futuristic, theoretical vibe. That vibe has been replaced with a gritty sense of practically. Today, when big data or some surrogate term arises in conversation, the talk is … [Link]
Mashable » The Emoji Doctor Will See You Now
Is there an emoji doctor in the house? Daniel Brill, a copywriter for ad agency Droga5, wants to analyze your recently used emoji for his blog, Emojinalysis. If you send him a screenshot of your recently used emoji, he'll psychoanalyze your mental state, based on which animated emoticons you've been texting to your contacts See also: 17 Fun Text Emoticons So … [Link]
Mashable » Nest Opens Up to Developers, Launching a Full Google Smart Home Takeover
Nest Labs — which Google recently acquired for $3.2 billion — is opening up its smart Nest thermostat and smoke detector to developers as part of a bigger effort to make them compatible with other web-connected household items, like washing machines, garage doors, lights and even cars Just one day before Google kicks off its annual I/O developer's conference in San … [Link]
Mashable » Beer Fridge Tests Canadians' Patriotism With National Anthem Lock
If there's ever a reason to be patriotic, it's beer Molson Canadian is encouraging Canadians to embrace their inner "eh?" in honor of the Great White North's 147th birthday. Just in time for Canada Day, the beer company has set up a fridge which only unlocks when someone sings "O Canada." See also: What Your Beer Choice Says About You … [Link]
Slashdot » They're Spying On You: Hacking Team Mobile Malware, Infrastructure Uncovered
msm1267 (2804139) writes Controversial spyware commercially developed by Italy's Hacking Team and sold to governments and law enforcement for the purpose of surveillance has a global command and control infrastructure. For the first time, security experts have insight into how its mobile malware components work. Collaborating teams of researchers from Kaspersky Lab and Citizen Lab at the Monk School of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter' Actors Reveal the Magic of Wizarding World Theme Park
Potterheads have been teased mercilessly for months about the magical additions to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Florida, but the wait is finally over. Our Hogwarts letter has arrived. Actors from the Harry Potter franchise apparated to Orlando last week to help unveil the new attractions at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. See also: 'Harry Potter' Actors: Then … [Link]
Mashable » Now You Can Add GIFs to Twitter via Giphy Link, Too
Twitter is the gift that keeps on GIF-ing The site has collaborated with Giphy, an aggregate GIF site, to offer users two new ways to upload the looping animations Starting June 23, users can sync their Giphy accounts to their Twitter accounts and tweet GIFs directly from Giphy.com. If they don't have an account (which is free to make), they can … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Let it go! Let it go! My name is Sub-Zero! [Frozen Parody]
[Dorkly] [Link]
Mashable » Demi's 'Really Don't Care' Music Video Teaser Is One Big Pride Party
You don't see this very often. "Neon Lights" singer Demi Lovato will premiere the music video for dance-pop song "Really Don't Care" on TV at the same time it debuts online Mashable got an exclusive sneak peek of the video, along with Lovato's explanation of its LGBT-infused theme, in the teaser (below). The video debuts simultaneously at 5 p.m. ET on … [Link]
Mashable » The Google I/O Agenda Shows No Love for Google+
Google’s annual invite-only developer conference, Google I/O, kicks off on Wednesday with a total of 80 sessions on the agenda None of those sessions, however, focus on a service that hundreds of millions of people use: Google+. See also: 14 Google Tools You Didn't Know Existed Google's social network, which it often pushes aggressively upon its users, is mysteriously absent from … [Link]
Slashdot » Florida Man Faces $48k Fine For Jamming Drivers' Cellphones
An anonymous reader writes with this news from The Independent: An American driver is facing a $48,000 fine after using a mobile signal jammer in his car to block motorists around him from using their phones on the road. Jason Humphreys reportedly used the jammer from the back seat of his Toyota Highlander for around two years before being caught … [Link]
Mashable » Nigerian Terrorists Abduct Another 91 Children
Islamist militants have reportedly taken another 60 girls and 31 boys in northeast Nigeria, compounding a crisis that began in April when the same group kidnapped more than 200 girls. The latest abductions were made public on Tuesday by the Associated Press, whose reporters couldn't safely verify the information. Nigerians reportedly witnessed the abductions on Saturday in the village of Kummabza. … [Link]
Mashable » LeBron James Taking His Talents to Free Agency
LeBron James has chosen not to continue his contract with the Miami Heat by triggering a termination clause in his contact that will make him an unrestricted free agent starting on July 1. ESPN reports that James was slated to make $20 million next season, but decided to test the market after coming back from a trip with his family. According … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 71% Off RAVPower PORTABLE CHARGER Element 10400mAh Power Bank – $28.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the RAVPower PORTABLE CHARGER Element 10400mAh Power Bank for just $28.99. That’s 71% off on the power bank’s regular list price of $99.99. Light, Compact As slim as a quarter and weighing only 8 oz, yet able to keep your devices running all day! This is what compact is all … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook May Not Have a Teen Problem After All
Facebook has been plagued by concerns about its popularity among teens, but a new report suggests there's nothing to worry about Forrester Research surveyed more than 4,500 teens in the U.S. about their social media habits and found that Facebook is by far the most popular among this demographic. See also: Facebook in 2014: Fighting for Social Supremacy "More than three-quarters … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Inserts Dog into Classic Jurassic Park Scene [Video]
Here’s 15 seconds of “what might have been” if a giant breed of bulldog existed in ages long forgotten. Now I want to see the whole thing done with giant dogs, with velociraptors being replaced by Chihuahuas. [alienufosarereal] [Link]
Slashdot » US Court Dings Gov't For Using Seized Data Beyond Scope of Warrant
An anonymous reader writes The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit last week reversed a tax evasion conviction against an accountant because the government had used data from his computers that were seized under a warrant targeting different suspects. The Fourth Amendment, the court pointed out, "prevents the seizure of one thing under a warrant describing another." Law … [Link]
Mashable » Join Us for a Discussion About Global Social Media Networks
Mashable first launched Social Media Day in 2010 to celebrate and honor the growth of digital and social media. Now in its fifth year, Social Media Day has evolved into a worldwide celebration with hundreds of communities organizing events. While many may first think of Facebook and Twitter when discussing the growth of social media, hundreds of platforms are being … [Link]
Mashable » NTSB Blames Pilots in July 2013 Asiana Airlines Crash
NTSB investigators say the flight crew aboard an Asiana Airlines flight that crashed into a seawall at San Francisco International Airport the morning of July 6, 2013, were to blame for the incident that killed three and left more than 180 injured. "Automation has unquestionably made aviation safer and more efficient. But the more complex automation becomes, the more challenging it … [Link]
Mashable » Curiosity Rover Celebrates One Year on Mars With a Selfie
NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover has spent exactly one Martian year — 687 Earth days — on the Red Planet To celebrate the occasion, the rover took a very lonely selfie, with the barren Martian landscape in the background. The "selfie" is actually a composite of dozens of images taken in April and May 2014 by the Mars Hand Lens Imager, … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Building a Domain Registration Service
Graculus (3653645) writes with this excerpt from The Next Web: Google [on Monday] revealed that it is building a domain registration service called Google Domains. The product is still an early work in progress, so it's in invite-only beta for now. Google's small business-facing division decided to build the product because, according to its research, 55 percent of small businesses … [Link]
Mashable » Even Samsung Can't Screw Up the Galaxy Tab S
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S is so much like Apple's iPad, it's kinda scary. Samsung's flagship tablet is thin and light, has an extremely high-res screen, and it comes in two sizes. The Tab S is clearly meant to challenge Apple directly, with a large-size 10.5-inch tablet and a smaller version with an 8.4-inch screen. The strategy here, while bold, … [Link]
Mashable » British Twits Set July 3 to Toast 'How Great It Could Have Been'
As the United States prepares to celebrate 238 years free of British rule, the chaps at Newcastle Ale are having a laugh imaging what the country might be like if things had gone differently "Ah America, if we'd won the war you'd have better comedy, news and TV programs and way better rude words. I'm talking fanny, trollop, minger, tart, … [Link]
Mashable » Newly Discovered Dinosaur Had a 'Winged' Skull
Move over Triceratops: There's a new horned dinosaur in town and its cranial ornamentation is even more impressive than the three-horned dinosaur the world has come to know and love. A study of the recently discovered species, Mercuriceratops gemini, provides more details on this flashy dinosaur, which possessed not only the standard trifecta of facial horns, but also a giant, winglike … [Link]
Slashdot » $500k "Energy-Harvesting" Kickstarter Scam Unfolding Right Now
New submitter FryingLizard (512858) writes For a while I've been following the saga of the Kickstarter "iFind" Bluetooth 4.0 tracking tag. Nothing new about such tags (there are many crowdfunded examples; some have delivered, some have disappointed), but this one claims it doesn't require any batteries — it harvests its energy from electromagnetic emissions (wifi, cell towers, TV signals, etc). … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Internet of Things inflection point
The term “Internet of Things” isn’t new. Some say it was coined in 1999 by Kevin Ashton to describe a world where “things,” which can be devices or sensors, are both smart and connected — meaning they have the ability … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Terrible Life Hacks That Might Kill You
Everyone wants to live a happier, healthier life — as long as we don't have to work too hard to do it. From saving time in the kitchen to keeping a few extra bucks in your wallet, life hacks can make your existence easier with simple tricks and shortcuts. And when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle, everyone loves to … [Link]
Mashable » Vine Is the New Black
Have you hopped on the Vine bandwagon? If you haven't, you're probably missing out Elliott explores how Viners like Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, and Josh Peck are taking over the entertainment world Yesterday, Elliott looked at some cool tricks for all those who wear glasses Read more…More about Vine, Social Media, and Youtube [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Day 13: Italy and Uruguay Battle for Playoff Spot
The Netherlands, Chile, Brazil and Mexico are out of the World Cup groups and into the hope-shattering, dream-making round of 16 bracket. Who will join Colombia and Costa Rica to make it out of Group C and D, respectively? And who will matchup in the first round of the playoffs? Let's take a look at what to expect on the Day … [Link]
Mashable » Queen Elizabeth Takes a Good, Long Look at the Iron Throne
Windsor is coming. Sure, sitting on the Throne of England is cozy enough, but we always suspected that Queen Elizabeth II was lusting after a slightly more perilous regal seat: the Iron Throne. Now, we have proof, as the queen paid a visit to the Game of Thrones set in Belfast, Ireland, on Tuesday. Prince Philip was in tow, who … [Link]
Mashable » Soundhawk Launches App-Enabled Wearable to Enhance Hearing
Many health-centric wearables focus on tracking your daily activities— whether it's steps taken, calories consumed or hours of sleep— to make you smarter about your body. But a new wearable aims to make you smarter about the way you hear. Soundhawk is an app-enabled listening device that aims to enhance hearing by allowing the wearer to customize their listening experience to … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Mildly Interesting Things That Probably Won't Blow Your Mind
There comes a moment in everyone's life where they need to sit back and think about the universe — and the tiniest things can be triggers for the deepest of pondering. The subreddit r/mildlyinteresting is stuffed with minuscule wonders of the world, brought to you by ordinary observers like yourself. See also: 20 Simply Genius Shower Thoughts Even the mildest revelations … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tumbling weeds: The rolling invasion of the US
Giant balls of tumbleweed are causing problems across the western US, where prolonged drought and high winds have led to a boom in their numbers [Link]
Mashable » Ex-Tabloid Editor Found Guilty of Hacking Phones
A former editor of one of the UK’s leading tabloids, who went on to become David Cameron’s chief spokesman, has been found guilty of hacking phones. The News of the World editor, Andy Coulson, was found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones on Tuesday after an eight-month trial, and now faces prison. His co-defendant, Rebekah Brooks, who edited both The Sun … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Black hole made peek-a-boo galaxy go mysteriously dark
A bright galaxy that suddenly went dark was obscured by wind spurting from its central black hole – enhancing our understanding of these distant objects [Link]
Mashable » RelayRides Raises $25 Million In Quest To Transform The Rental Car
RelayRides, the San Francisco-based car sharing service that's going after the rental car industry, announced a $25 million funding round on Tuesday The funding, a series B round, brings the company's total fundraising to $44 million. Canaan Partners led the round which also included existing investors like Shasta Ventures, GoogleVentures, August Capital See also: 10 Startups to Watch in 2014 RelayRides … [Link]
Mashable » 14 Creepy Medieval Beasts That Look Nothing Like Real Animals
Not every painting can be The Last Supper. The Middle Ages and the Renaissance were glorious eras for art, but for every Mona Lisa there was something that looked a little, well, derpy. There are ugly babies, angry-looking madonnas, and a lot of weird and inappropriate marginalia in manuscripts See also: 17 Ways the '90s Were Plagued With Awesomeness Bestiaries — … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 24 June 2014
Maximum Happy Imagination (Matt Jones) — questioning the true vision of Marc Andreessen’s recent Twitter discourse on the great future that awaits us. His analogies run out in the 20th century when it comes to the political, social and economic … [Link]
Mashable » Egypt President Won't Interfere With Journalists' Verdict
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said Tuesday he will not interfere in court rulings, a day after three Al-Jazeera journalists were sentenced to seven years in prison in a verdict that an international outcry. The ruling, on terrorism-related charges, stunned their families and brought a landslide of condemnation and calls for el-Sissi to intervene. See also: Australians Seek Egypt Boycott … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Surging Startup Industries to Watch
The forecast is looking sunny for hungry entrepreneurs who want to get an idea off the ground According to a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey, small business owners are the most optimistic they've been in five years, expecting their revenues, cash flows and staff size to grow See also: 7 Bootstrapping Tips for the Resourceful Small Business What industries … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Study attacking genetically modified food republished
A study purporting to show that genetically modified food causes health problems has been republished in a second journal after the first one retracted it [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Introduces Browser-Based WebIDE
mpicpp (3454017) writes with word that Mozilla released a full development environment integrated into Firefox (available now in nightly builds). From the announcement: Developers tell us that they are not sure how to start app development on the Web, with so many different tools and templates that they need to download from a variety of different sources. We’re solving that … [Link]
Mashable » What Happens to Your Social Media Profiles When You Die?
One of life's most perplexing existential questions gets a lot more complicated when you factor in social media. While there's no definitive answer to what happens to us when we die, Dan Shaffer at WebpageFX put together a visual guide to social media life after death. While Twitter will start deleting accounts after six months of inactivity, most other social networks … [Link]
Mashable » Nokia X2: Android, 4.3-Inch Display and Dual-SIM for $135
To the surprise of many, Nokia launched its first Android phone, the Nokia X, at the Mobile World Congress in February 2014 After that, the now Microsoft-owned company gave us a steady diet of cheap, entry-level Androids, and the latest one — the Nokia X2 — follows that philosophy, with dual-SIM support and a price tag of $135 (€99) — without … [Link]
Slashdot » How Vacuum Tubes, New Technology Might Save Moore's Law
MojoKid (1002251) writes The transistor is one of the most profound innovations in all of human existence. First discovered in 1947, it has scaled like no advance in human history; we can pack billions of transistors into complicated processors smaller than your thumbnail. After decades of innovation, however, the transistor has faltered. Clock speeds stalled in 2005 and the 20nm … [Link]
Mashable » Capture Connections for Our Social Media Day Photo Challenge
The social web is an open space for conversation. It allows us to reach far corners of continents we couldn't possibly get to by foot, making the world a smaller place. We're all connected, all the time. Over the past five years, Mashable has recognized June 30 as the day to celebrate the networks and users that bring this social culture … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Actors Destined to Be the Next Batman
Already pre-disgusted by Ben Affleck's performance as Batman? Don't worry, a few more actors are set to give the Dark Knight role a shot in the near future. There's no such thing as too many reboots, right? See also: 18 Pieces of Sage Wisdom From Batman Animation Domination, Fox's late night cartoon program, created this video to give us all … [Link]
Mashable » 'Droll Pranks for Rich Boys' Will Teach You How To Trick Your Friends
Sometimes it's the small things that make life tragic. At least that's the idea behind comedy Tumblr Droll Pranks for Rich Boys. The Tumblr, created by Los Angeles-based comedian Dan Bulla, bills itself as "the wealthy young gentleman's guide to horseplay." Bulla's pranks range from petty to absurd, as he encourages readers to do everything from pilfering cufflinks to terrorizing ladybugs. … [Link]
Slashdot » Opera Releases a New Version For Linux
motang (1266566) writes "Opera released Opera 24 for Linux. Currently it is in testing (developer) mode, and only for 64-bit Ubuntu, but hey it's a start since everyone thought Linux support was abandoned. In my test it is pretty rough around the edges, only has ambiance theme as it has been hard coded, and all the window controls are on … [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Day 12 Recap: It's All Fun and Games Until You Win the Group
When you think about it, it's a supremely strange setup. Some 32 nations around the world invest themselves heart and soul into one team of 11 men, fully aware that the odds are stacked against them. Most have a far worse than 1 in 32 chance of winning; for 31 entire nations, destiny can offer nothing but heartache and tears The … [Link]
Mashable » New Report Reveals 'Excessive' Militarization of U.S. Police
In the early hours of May 16, 2010, half a dozen heavily-armed police officers from the Special Response Team, the city's SWAT unit, stood outside of a duplex in Detroit, ready to enter the house of a murder suspect The policemen threw a flash-bang grenade through one of the house's windows. The grenade landed so close to the room's bed it … [Link]
Mashable » Harmony Ultimate Remote Now Supports Nest Thermostat
Logitech’s Harmony line of remotes has long allowed users to control every device in their living room, and now, a new update will bring in wider support for even more connected devices. Logitech is issuing a software update to its Harmony Ultimate remote, which will offer support for the Nest Learning Thermostat. In addition to controlling the temperature from the Harmony's … [Link]
Mashable » Make #1Connection for Our Social Media Day Vine Challenge
Online enthusiasts worldwide are getting ready for Social Media Day 2014, and this week's Mashable Vine Challenge celebrates that truly connected sense of anticipation As part of our #1Connection campaign with Twitter, we're asking you to create a Vine video that visualizes the impact of a single connection. In a world where communication with many people is so accessible, it's important … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Doctor Who Dalek Exterminate Cotton Towel
Helps Whovians Stay Dry! Doctor Who is still hugely popular, even with the younger generations! Looks like there’s something to be said for his time-traveling abilities. The Dalek beach towel is a great gift for fans any time of the year, especially since it looks great hung up on a wall or in doorways. [Available @ Amazon.com – $28.39 | … [Link]
Mashable » Mr. Belding to Appear in 'Saved by the Bell' Lifetime Movie
Lifetime’s upcoming film about the behind-the-scenes drama on set of the hit '90s TV show, Saved by the Bell, will include an appearance by Mr. Belding Mashable has learned that Ken Tremblett, whose credits include bit parts on Almost Human and Psych, will portray Dennis Haskins, the actor who played authoritative Bayside High School principal Richard Belding on the show, in … [Link]
Mashable » Spouse's Familiar Voice Is the Most Audible Amid 'Cocktail Party' Noise
As people get older and their hearing worsens, they have more difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments, but recent studies suggest that familiarity with certain voices can partly compensate for poor hearing. "When you get older, your hearing declines, your vision and memory decline. But what older people have a lot of is knowledge and experience," and this can help them, … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 'First Episode Free' in Amazon Instant Video for iOS
Amazon updated on Monday its Amazon Instant Video app for iOS with a new feature called "First Episode Free." The feature, which is already available on the Kindle Fire 2nd generation, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX and Roku, gives users access to a free first episode of hundreds of different TV series. See also: Netflix vs. Cable: How Viewers Watch … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Wants You To Trade Your MacBook Air In For a Surface Pro 3
mpicpp writes with news about a new Microsoft trade-in program to encourage sales of the new Surface Pro 3. Microsoft is offering a limited time Surface Pro 3 promotion via which users can get up to $650 in store credit for trading in certain Apple MacBook Air models. The new promotion, running June 20 to July 31, 2014 — "or … [Link]
Mashable » 21 Songs to Help You Keep Calm
When you catch a bad break, it's easy to overreact and lament your misfortune. Maybe you got a bad grade on a test, or dropped your phone in the toilet. Or maybe you were a Team USA fan watching as Portugal stole a win from the American side at the last possible second in their World Cup match. See also: 41 … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Tips for Businesses Hiring Summer Workers
Summer is an especially hectic time for many industries. Restaurants and shops frequently extend their hours of operation to accommodate increased foot traffic from students who are out of school for the season. Outdoor-based businesses take advantage of good weather and longer daylight hours to get in as much work as they can. This upswing in business means that companies in … [Link]
Slashdot » World's First Large-Scale Waste-to-Biofuels Facility Opens In Canada
Zothecula (1870348) writes Thanks to its extensive composting and recycling facilities, the city of Edmonton, Canada is already diverting approximately 60 percent of its municipal waste from the landfill. That figure is expected to rise to 90 percent, however, once the city's new Waste-to-Biofuels and Chemicals Facility starts converting garbage (that can't be composted or recycled) into methanol and ethanol. … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Testing Ways to Add Commentary to Retweets
Twitter is always testing something with users; this week, they have a couple visual experiments underway Another new feature, which Mashable first noticed in a tweet sent by Twitter's head of communications, Carolyn Penner, allows users more space to comment when they are retweeting another user. "Retweet with Comment" surfaces the retweeted message as an image, leaving users with just under … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Idol' Judges All Returning for Season 14
American Idol's judges are sticking around for another season. Fox announced Monday that Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. will return to the judges table in the upcoming Season 14. Host Ryan Seacrest will also be back. SEE ALSO: You Can Vote for 'American Idol' With a Simple Google Search “Jennifer, Keith, Harry and Ryan are the very best … [Link]
Mashable » Man Sues Airline for Sending Him to Grenada Instead of Granada
This may be the best reason yet to avoid calling to book an airline ticket. Edward Gamson, a dentist from Bethesda, Maryland, thought he had booked a first-class ticket to Granada, Spain, on British Airways. But when Gamson asked a crew member why the plane was heading west from a short layover in London — when Spain was to the east … [Link]
Mashable » Daytime Emmys Mum on Red Carpet Hot Mess — Which Is Still Streaming
The disaster that was the online-only Daytime Emmy Award Red Carpet Preshow continues to be panned by critics and fans alike, but the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, who put the program together, is staying mum on the controversy And despite the backlash, you can still stream the broadcast online at daytimeemmys.net. SEE ALSO: Is this the year YouTubers … [Link]
Mashable » 31 Fictional Characters Who Battled Drugs and Alcohol
It seems like in every TV show cast, there's a character with an addiction problem. Don Draper is an alcoholic. Sherlock's vices are morphine and cocaine. Some shows are even centered on it. (What would Breaking Bad be without meth?) This infographic from Withdrawal.net provides realistic stats on fictional characters from TV and film, who are affected by substance abuse — … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: AMX Updates Platform and API for Conference Room Scheduling
AMX offers new API and updated platform for scheduling conference rooms and AV equipment. Apple updates CoreMotion APIs to include altitude tracking for iPhone 6. Plus Google adds another SSL fork, and Zapp reviving retail with two-day hackathon. AMX Expands Scheduling Support for Meeting Rooms AMX, part of Harman, has updated its Resource Management Suite (RMS) and created a new … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Pingboard Shares 6 Great Tips Learned From Their API Launch
Pingboard has released an API to help office managers better access and integrate their employee directory data. Drawing on experience working with Austin, Texas incubator program Capital Factory, the way Pingboard has approached its API provides lessons for other startups offering an API as part of their initial product suite. ProgrammableWeb spoke with Bill Boebel, CEO and founder of Pingboard, … [Link]
Mashable » San Francisco to Local Startup: Stop Auctioning Off Public Parking Spaces
San Francisco has a reputation for being a hospitable host to its many tech startups. So it may have caught some by surprise when the city attorney issued a fiery cease-and-desist letter to one local startup, promising legal action if they do not cease operations in SF. The target of the letter was MonkeyParking, the company behind the iOS app of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Computer spots rare diseases in family photos
Rare genetic disorders, such as the one Abraham Lincoln had, can be recognised by software that analyses a face in an ordinary photograph and suggests a diagnosis [Link]
Mashable » Great White Sharks Making a Comeback Off U.S. Coasts
The number of great white sharks is on the rise off both the east and west coasts of the United States, two new studies show. The species had been feared to be in decline, but the research suggests conservation efforts have given great whites a boost. "It's a good news story and one we don't hear often enough with sharks," said … [Link]
Mashable » Hands-Free Driving Coming to New Cars Starting in 2015
Although self-driving cars may be most popularly associated with Google's much-talked-about prototypes and major automakers, a new startup is looking to disrupt the entire space with a system you can attach to any vehicle The Cruise RP-1 is a system the company calls an autopilot tool for the road. So while it's not exactly a self-driving car mechanism, the Cruise … [Link]
Mashable » First Day of Wimbledon Serves Up Victories, Upsets
While most sports fans have their eyes turned toward Brazil for the World Cup, the tennis world is watching one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments — Wimbledon — take place in London. The two-week tennis tournament began on Monday, in search of a more exciting storyline than the one that emerged last year: Andy Murray becoming the first British man … [Link]
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