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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 » NASA Successfully Tests 'Flying Saucer' Craft, New Parachute

Saturday 28 June 23:55:00 UTC 2014

As reported by the Associated Press, via the Washington Post, an update on the promised (and now at least mostly successful) new disc-shaped craft and parachute technology intended for a NASA mission to Mars, though applicable to other space missions as well: A saucer-shaped NASA vehicle launched by balloon high into Earth’s atmosphere splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Can't-Miss Apps: OutSider and More

Saturday 28 June 23:00:51 UTC 2014

Outsider_appFeed-tw Feed-fb With the debut of Android L and Android Auto, as well as all the other news that came out of Google I/O this week, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, Mashable creates a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: 6 Apps That Make … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Realistic Garfield [Video]

Saturday 28 June 23:00:40 UTC 2014

Yep, Garfield’s diet might just be the least on Jon’s problems… [Pete Holmes] [Link]

Slashdot » Tom's Hardware: Microsoft Smartband Coming In October With 11 Sensors

Saturday 28 June 22:33:00 UTC 2014

New submitter TuxHiggs (2691251) writes "Last month, Forbes wrote that Microsoft was preparing a cross-platform smartwatch with the ability to continuously track your heart rate and sync the data to your devices. A trusted source with knowledge of the development has verified some of that information and provided Tom's Hardware with additional details about the device. The source confirmed previous … [Link]

Mashable » Colombia's James Rodriguez Is Your New Favorite World Cup Player

Saturday 28 June 22:29:44 UTC 2014

James-world-cupFeed-tw Feed-fbColombia’s James Rodriguez scored and danced his way into the hearts of World Cup fans Saturday. (Well, except for Uruguayans.) The 22-year-old midfielder scored two goals in Colombia's victory over a Luis Suarez-less Uruguay side. Rodriguez's first goal rivaled the magical shots of the Netherlands' Robin van Persie and Australia's Tim Cahill. But neither van Persie nor Cahill could match James' … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mr. Potato Head R2-D2 Action Figure

Saturday 28 June 22:00:10 UTC 2014

MR. POTATO HEAD goes tech as he dresses up as the galaxy’s favorite “MASH-TROMECH” droid, R2-D2. This detailed collectible toy stands 6″ tall, the perfect size to play or proudly display. Removable components include R2D2′s classic dome, legs and full body. [Pre-Order on Amazon.com – Release Date: July 2014] [Link]

Mashable » Drone Beat: UAVs Over Baghdad, University Drones and More

Saturday 28 June 22:00:08 UTC 2014

Drone-neronFeed-tw Feed-fbDrone-BeatThe U.S. government uses them to bomb alleged terrorists in far-away places. Tech companies like Amazon, Google and Facebook are all toying with the idea of using them, and now they're a photographer's secret weapon. Drones are a big part of our lives, whether we see them or not. Drone Beat collects the best and most important stories every week. Drone … [Link]

Slashdot » Update Your Shelf: BitLit Offers Access To Ebook Versions of Books You Own

Saturday 28 June 21:37:00 UTC 2014

First time accepted submitter Peter Hudson (3717535) writes Cory Doctorow writes on boingboing.net "BitLit works with publishers to get you free or discounted access to digital copies of books you own in print: you use the free app for Android and iOS to take a picture of the book's copyright page with your name printed in ink, and the publisher … [Link]

Mashable » How Your Company Can Attract Top Tech Talent

Saturday 28 June 21:30:35 UTC 2014

10497595923_860d4d983c_oFeed-tw Feed-fbWe are living in a technology-infused world — hence the rising demand for top tech talent. Companies are fighting with one another while attempting to attract the best candidates, and young tech wizards are getting lost in the process. With so many jobs opening daily, how can your company stand out? Studies show that millennials are most attracted to companies that … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon Services Back Up, But Outage Prompts Fail Hashtags on Twitter

Saturday 28 June 21:26:29 UTC 2014

Vrs9870dFeed-tw Feed-fbA billing information and service activation outage that affected a number of Verizon users and retailers has been fixed, according to a message from the company sent to users on Saturday Reports of the problem began cropping up on Friday, with some users unable to log into their My Verizon accounts to see billing information and some stores losing the ability … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Mesmerizing Street Performance: The Real Lord of the Ring [Video]

Saturday 28 June 21:00:56 UTC 2014

One ring to amaze them all! A mesmerizing video showcasing Taiwan’s famous street performer Isaac Hou’s skills with the cyr wheel. [Kuma Films | Via TA] [Link]

Mashable » Benghazi Attack Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court

Saturday 28 June 20:55:51 UTC 2014

Benghazi1Feed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — The Libyan militant accused of masterminding the deadly Benghazi attacks that have become a flashpoint in U.S. politics pleaded not guilty to conspiracy Saturday in a federal courtroom in Washington, D.C.. Ahmed Abu Khattala made his initial court appearance amid tight security. See also: What We Know About the Suspected Benghazi Mastermind A grand jury indictment said Abu Khattala … [Link]

Slashdot » Secret of the Banjo's Unique Sound Discovered By Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist

Saturday 28 June 20:42:00 UTC 2014

KentuckyFC (1144503) writes The banjo is a stringed instrument that produces a distinctive metallic sound often associated with country, folk and bluegrass music. It is essentially a drum with a long neck. Strings are fixed at the end of the neck, stretched across the drum and fixed on the other side. They are supported by a bridge that sits on … [Link]

Mashable » A Gift to Google+ on Its Third Birthday: No More Facebook Comparisons

Saturday 28 June 20:31:14 UTC 2014

Google-plusFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle+ turns 3 years old on Saturday, a birthday the service is celebrating with little fanfare (if at all) Google didn't make any major announcements or release any special features to commemorate the moment. Google+ didn't even rate an appearance at Google I/O, the company's biggest tech conference, which wrapped up on Thursday See also: Sorry, Google+, We Still Won't Come … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Far Cry 4 Beast Simulator IRL [VIDEO]

Saturday 28 June 20:00:06 UTC 2014

Sam and Niko must face the most unpredictable simulations in the world: wild animals. Based on the amazing Far Cry series. [Corridor Digital] [Link]

Mashable » The 15 Most Emotional Brazilian World Cup Fans

Saturday 28 June 19:53:02 UTC 2014

Brazilian-world-cup-fans-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbBrazil squeaked by Chile in Saturday's World Cup match — beating its oppontent in the final stretch. The home country was favored to win, but after finishing 1-1 in regular time and no goals in extra time, it came down to penalty kicks. Brazil triumphed 3-2 in nail-chomping PKs. This is the drama of the World Cup, people. See also: 136 … [Link]

Mashable » The Moment Subway Passengers in Rio Learned Brazil Beat Chile

Saturday 28 June 19:52:19 UTC 2014

6_28_14_andrew_worldcupbrazilreactFeed-tw Feed-fbFans of Brazil and Chile were kept on edge throughout the World Cup match on Sunday, right until the end of the decisive tie-break shootout. The stress was palpable on social media and on the faces of fans inside the stadium, especially considering that if Brazil had lost, the host country would no longer be playing in the tournament. When Brazil … [Link]

Slashdot » Are the Hard-to-Exploit Bugs In LZO Compression Algorithm Just Hype?

Saturday 28 June 19:48:00 UTC 2014

NotInHere (3654617) writes In 1996, Markus F. X. J. Oberhumer wrote an implementation of the Lempel–Ziv compression, which is used in various places like the Linux kernel, libav, openVPN, and the Curiosity rover. As security researchers have found out, the code contained integer overflow and buffer overrun vulnerabilities, in the part of the code that was responsible for processing uncompressed … [Link]

Mashable » 14 Clever Easter Eggs Hiding in Super Mario Games

Saturday 28 June 19:30:46 UTC 2014

SupermariothumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Super Mario series is renowned for its stellar gameplay and overalled brothers who have charmed gamers for decades. Almost as critically acclaimed as it is fun and whimsical, the series has earned its status as a legend in gaming history But Nintendo didn't simply fill the series with fun gameplay — it also crammed in secrets that only the most … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. Pledges No New Land Mines, But Existing Devices Remain a Threat

Saturday 28 June 19:06:08 UTC 2014

Land-minesFeed-tw Feed-fbThe United States government doesn't want to destroy its land mines just yet, and the reason comes down to this: Mines can be useful. On Friday, during a conference in Maputo, Mozambique, U.S. officials announced that the country's military will no longer acquire anti-personnel mines. It will also take steps to join a 1997 international treaty banning the devices See also: … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Penny4NASA: Because NASA is Seriously Underfunded [Video]

Saturday 28 June 19:00:56 UTC 2014

NASA’s annual budget is about half a penny on one tax dollar in the U.S. Imagine what they could do with a full penny! We uphold the importance of NASA by highlighting scientific exploration, research and education as paramount to society’s success. NASA’s current budget, at 0.5% of the total U.S. budget, does not reflect the hugely important economic, technological … [Link]

Mashable » Suarez Defends World Cup Bite in Letter, Says He Fell Into Italian Defender

Saturday 28 June 18:41:55 UTC 2014

6_28_14_andrew_suarezFeed-tw Feed-fbLuis Suarez, the Uruguayan striker banned for four months for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during a match last week, said he fell into Chiellini, and accidentally hit him with his teeth, according to a letter he wrote to FIFA "After the impact … I lost my balance, making my body unstable and falling on top of my opponent," Suarez wrote … [Link]

Slashdot » KeyStore Vulnerability Affects 86% of Android Devices

Saturday 28 June 18:41:00 UTC 2014

jones_supa (887896) writes "IBM security researchers have published an advisory about an Android vulnerability that may allow attackers to obtain highly sensitive credentials, such as cryptographic keys for some banking services and virtual private networks, and PINs or patterns used to unlock vulnerable devices. It is estimated that the flaw affects 86 percent of Android devices. Android KeyStore has a … [Link]

Slashdot » Cracking Atlanta Subway's Poorly-Encrypted RFID Smart Cards Is a Breeze, Part II

Saturday 28 June 17:33:00 UTC 2014

McGruber (1417641) writes In December 2013, Slashdot reported the arrest of seven metro Atlanta residents for allegedly selling counterfeit MARTA Breeze cards, stored-value smart cards that passengers use as part of an automated fare collection system on Atlanta's subway. Now, six months later (June 2014), the seven suspects have finally been indicted. According to the indictment, the co-conspirators purchased legitimate … [Link]

Mashable » 20 Classic and Contemporary Books About World War I

Saturday 28 June 17:30:13 UTC 2014

World-war-iFeed-tw Feed-fbBrutally honest, unrelenting and poetic, novels can teach us about war on a deeper level than your standard textbook. June 28 marks the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, an event considered to be the catalyst of World War I. In remembrance of the Great War, the massive online book club that is GoodReads has pooled … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hilarious EA UFC Glitches Deny the Laws of Physics [Video]

Saturday 28 June 17:26:49 UTC 2014

Today: Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan commentate EA UFC glitches!!! [Tommy Toe Hold] [Link]

Mashable » Remembering the Stonewall Riots, 45 Years Later

Saturday 28 June 16:58:16 UTC 2014

6_27_14_andrew_stonewallinnFeed-tw Feed-fb Saturday marks the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which were a catalyzing moment in the struggle for gay and lesbian rights in the United States. The riots, by members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community, sparked in protest to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City Police … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: SIM-Card Solutions In North America?

Saturday 28 June 16:36:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes I'll be returning to North America for July for the first time in a few years, and I'm curious how the phone carrier market compares with the rest of the world. My last time in the U.S., I had to pick up a disposable phone with all kinds of unnecessary environmental waste (charger, packaging, etc.), and … [Link]

Mashable » Three Robots Built This 3D-Printed Hut

Saturday 28 June 16:25:41 UTC 2014

3throbot_startFeed-tw Feed-fbYour next home could be a 3D-printed hut. Researchers at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Spain, have created an ingenious three-step process, called Minibuilders, for 3D-printing a simple home that looks less like the product of construction, and more like something that grew straight out of nature. In a six-month-long project led by robotics researchers and inventors Sasa … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ewok Lips. That is All. [Pic]

Saturday 28 June 16:00:13 UTC 2014

[Source: Crystal Effin Overland | Via FG] [Link]

Slashdot » Bye Bye Aereo, For Now

Saturday 28 June 15:37:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes It didn't take long for Aereo to deal with the realities of the U.S. Supreme Court decision. As of 11:30am EDT today Aereo is suspending operations while they go back to U.S. District Court. In order to keep good will with customers during this time, they are refunding the last month's payment for service. curtwoodward (2147628) … [Link]

Mashable » Aereo Shutting Down Streaming and DVR Service, Offers Refunds

Saturday 28 June 15:30:10 UTC 2014

Aer078adFeed-tw Feed-fbFrom the very beginning, the business seemed like an optimistic gamble on innovation, but after a crushing loss in the U.S. Supreme Court, Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia finally folded his hand, admitting defeat and offering customers a refund on Saturday "We have decided to pause our operations temporarily as we consult with the court and map out our next steps … … [Link]

Slashdot » That Toy Is Now a Drone

Saturday 28 June 14:39:00 UTC 2014

fluxgate (2851685) writes "A notice from the FAA announced earlier this week just turned a bunch of kids' toys into drones. In the past, the FAA had made the distinction between model aircraft (allowed) and drones (prohibited without special permission) according to whether they were used for recreation (okay) or commercial purposes (verboten). Now they have further narrowed the definition … [Link]

Mashable » Iraq Launches Operation Against Sunni Insurgents in Northern City

Saturday 28 June 14:27:28 UTC 2014

Iraq-Feed-tw Feed-fbBAGHDAD — Iraqi troops backed by helicopter gunships launched an operation early Saturday aimed at dislodging Sunni militants from the northern city of Tikrit, one of two major urban centers they seized in recent weeks in a dramatic blitz across the country. After watching much of Iraq slip out of government hands, military officials sought to portray the push that began … [Link]

Slashdot » Is K-12 CS Education the Next Common Core?

Saturday 28 June 13:34:00 UTC 2014

theodp (442580) writes In an interview with The Washington Post's Lyndsey Layton that accompanied her report on How Bill Gates Pulled Off the Swift Common Core Revolution (the Gates Foundation doled out $233 million in grants to git-r-done), Gates denied that he has too much influence in K-12 education. Despite Gates' best efforts, however, there's been more and more pushback … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Blu-ray Movies Under $10, DVDs Under $5, TV Series and Shows Under $15

Saturday 28 June 12:55:42 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has over 400 blu-ray movies for under $10, DVDs under $5, and TV series and shows for under $15! If you’re looking to complete your movie collection with a few extra titles, be sure to check out these awesome deals! Be sure to sort the type of movies that interest you … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ryu’s Theme (Street Fighter II) Done Multi-Track Acapella [Video]

Saturday 28 June 12:54:52 UTC 2014

Awesome! (I still prefer Guile’s theme over this one though!) [Smooth McGroove] [Link]

Slashdot » 2600 Distributor Withholds Money, Magazine's Future In Limbo

Saturday 28 June 12:31:00 UTC 2014

First time accepted submitter themusicgod1 (241799) writes According to 2600, their distributor (Previously known as "Source Interlink", now recently renamed to "TEN: The Enthusiast Network") has decided to consolidate its resources and is keeping the money retailers paid for the last two issues of the quarterly magazine. 2600, in the meanwhile, is still busy trying to organize the upcoming HOPE … [Link]

Mashable » Unlock Your Moto X Smartphone With a Temporary Tattoo

Saturday 28 June 12:30:17 UTC 2014

Digital-tattooFeed-tw Feed-fbThe perpetually locked phone, while secure, slightly annoys. Am I right? Now you can get a wearable "tattoo" that syncs with a Moto X phone, and allows you to unlock your phone with a quick tap. SEE ALSO: First Electronic Tattoo Printed Onto Skin The nickel-sized stickers comes from Vivalink, part of Motorola’s ATAP lab, which was fully absorbed into Google. … [Link]

Mashable » 7 Very Bizarre (and Very Rare) Psychotic Hallucinations

Saturday 28 June 12:00:07 UTC 2014

Alice-in-wonderlandFeed-tw Feed-fbThe many documented cases of strange delusions and neurological syndromes can offer a window into how bizarre the brain can be. It may seem that hallucinations are random images that appear to some individuals, or that delusions are thoughts that arise without purpose. However, in some cases, a specific brain pathway may create a particular image or delusion, and different people … [Link]

Mashable » Plants Bought From Major U.S. Stores Are Killing Bees

Saturday 28 June 11:30:04 UTC 2014

Honey-beeFeed-tw Feed-fbGardens may give flowers and plants life, but they can also be a death sentence for its most frequent visitors: bees. Plants sold at major retail nurseries are often treated with pesticides harmful to bees, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pesticide Research Institute and Friends of the Earth, an international network of environmental organizations. The groups purchased plants … [Link]

Mashable » How to Remove Scratches From Your Phone

Saturday 28 June 11:04:36 UTC 2014

ScratchphoneFeed-tw Feed-fbHow to get scratches out of your phone Image: Mashable Whether it's from the car keys in your pocket or an accidental drop, our phones are bound to be victims of scratches and scuffs. But buying a brand-new replacement phone or paying an expensive visit to a professional repair shop aren't your only two solutions. Luckily, there are some quick DIY fixes that may help you remove shallow … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 24 Machines That Prove Automation is Beautiful [Video]

Saturday 28 June 11:02:22 UTC 2014

Mesmerizing, aren’t they? 24 is my favorite. Hmmmm pretzels. [Buzzfeed] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Half-Life 3 and Diablo V [Pics]

Saturday 28 June 11:01:54 UTC 2014

Meanwhile in China, Half-Life 3 and Diablo 5 are available for purchase! I wonder what games are in these boxes since these are obviously knock offs. [Via] [Link]

Mashable » World Cup Preview Day 17: Let the Heartbreak Begin

Saturday 28 June 11:00:37 UTC 2014

NeymarpainFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the World Cup, there ain't no heartbreak like knockout-stage heartbreak. That's what's in store for all but one of the tournament's remaining 16 teams between now and the World Cup final on July 13 Groups are settled; half the initial field has been sent packing. From here on out it's bring-on-the-extra-time, brace-yourself-for-penalty-kicks, no-draws-allowed, win-or-go-home, single-elimination madness The drama begins Saturday … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Game of Thrones Season 4 Impressions [Video]

Saturday 28 June 11:00:25 UTC 2014

This guy is good! [DrSteveLove] [Link]

Slashdot » Germany's Glut of Electricity Causing Prices To Plummet

Saturday 28 June 9:38:00 UTC 2014

WIth an interesting followup to the recent news that Germany's power production by at least some measures was briefly dominated by solar production, AmiMoJo (196126) writes Germany is headed for its biggest electricity glut since 2011 as new coal-fired plants start and generation of wind and solar energy increases, weighing on power prices that have already dropped for three years. … [Link]

Slashdot » Why The Korean Government Could Go Open Source By 2020

Saturday 28 June 6:40:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes As the support for the Microsoft (MS) Windows XP service is terminated this year, the government will try to invigorate open source software in order to solve the problem of dependency on certain software. By 2020 when the support of the Windows 7 service is terminated, it is planning to switch to open OS and minimize … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Gmail API beta released

Saturday 28 June 5:53:16 UTC 2014

Although some APIs provided ways to integrate with Gmail, none were specifically designed to access all the Gmail features. The beta version of the Gmail API gives users RESTful access to mailboxes under OAuth 2.0. In addition, it supports data types such as messaging, drafts, threads and labels. Like all standard Google APIs, calls are made in HTTPS while responses … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Suspending "Patch Tuesday" Emails

Saturday 28 June 3:47:00 UTC 2014

New submitter outofluck70 (1734164) writes Got an email today from Microsoft, text is below. [Note: text here edited for formatting and brevity; see the full text at seclists.org.] They are no longer going to send out emails regarding patches, you have to use RSS or keep visiting their security sites. They blame "governmental policies" as the reason. What could the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » 3scale Deploys API Management Platform on Heroku

Saturday 28 June 1:16:45 UTC 2014

Cloud computing environments are really ecosystems where applications share a common IT infrastructure. In that context it becomes critical for cloud applications to have access to a shared set of API management resources. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Tranxition Launches User Persona API

Saturday 28 June 1:16:44 UTC 2014

Tranxition has announced the release of its User Persona API. Retail Week will host its first 24-hour hackathon this September. Plus, Gmail’s API is bigger than you think. [Link]

Mashable » Soul Legend Bobby Womack Dead at 70

Saturday 28 June 1:07:35 UTC 2014

BobbywomackFeed-tw Feed-fbSoul singer Bobby Womack, best known for his songs "Lookin' For Love" and "If You Think You're Lonely Now," has died. He was 70 The cause of death is not yet known, according to Rolling Stone, but as Billboard pointed out, he was battling colon cancer and had diabetes. Womack began his career as a member of R&B group The Valentinos, … [Link]

Mashable » Can an Artist Use Video Games to Answer Life’s Biggest Questions?

Saturday 28 June 1:00:56 UTC 2014

Braid-screen01Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the ongoing debate about whether or not video games can be art, there’s little doubt as to where Jonathan Blow stands on the issue. He first started turning heads with his 2008 indie sensation Braid, and since then he’s been vocal in sharing his philosophies about how games can and should be made After my hands-on time at E3 with … [Link]

Mashable » The Invisible No-Hitter: Cable Dispute Leaves Dodgers Fans in the Dark

Saturday 28 June 0:50:23 UTC 2014

Kershaw-no-hitterFeed-tw Feed-fbClayton Kershaw, the ace of the Dodgers pitching staff, threw possibly the best no-hitter of all time earlier this month. However, since Dodgers games are carried by a regional sports network that's available in only 30% of Los Angeles homes, only 55,000 people on average watched Kershaw's accomplishment on June 18 against the Colorado Rockies, according to local ratings provided by … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube Introduces 60fps Video Support

Saturday 28 June 0:50:00 UTC 2014

jones_supa (887896) writes Google's YouTube announced that it's adding two new features that will especially benefit people who enjoy watching gameplays and those who stream games live. Most excitingly, the site is rolling out 60 frames per second video playback. The company has a handful of videos from Battlefield Hardline and Titanfall (embedded in the article) that show what 60fps … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Facts You Didn't Know About Disney

Saturday 28 June 0:04:35 UTC 2014

Walt-disney-epcotFeed-tw Feed-fb Disney, the company with near-exclusive ownership of our childhoods. It continues its legacy of wonder and magic for audiences of all ages. There has never been another company equally revered … and polarizing We've all watched the films and TV shows, listened to the songs, and gone to the theme parks, but what secrets remain? The 5facts team dug up … [Link]

Mashable » Gold iPhone With Vladimir Putin's Face Is Only $4,300

Saturday 28 June 0:00:14 UTC 2014

PutiniphoneFeed-tw Feed-fbSupporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin can now prove their devotion to the mother country with a patriotic gold-plated iPhone 5S. Italian luxury brand Caviar/Perla Penna built the so-called "Supremo Putin" phone, which is encrusted in 18-karat-gold. It features a hand-engraved portrait of Putin's face alongside the first lines of Russia's national anthem and the Russian coat of arms. It retails … [Link]

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