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.
Mashable » Facebook Pushes Video Content With New Recommendations Feature
Facebook wants you watching videos. If you already do, it wants you watching more The social network is testing a new "related videos" feature that surfaces similar, popular videos after you finish watching one in your mobile News Feed See also: 8 Brutally Honest Facebook Notifications That Need to Exist Now Similar to what you might see on YouTube, once a … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift Ponders Music's Future in Digital Age: 'It's Just Coming Alive'
Sing it with us: It feels like the perfect night to … read a Taylor Swift column in The Wall Street Journal? Instead of singing her feelings about the music industry, the seven-time Grammy winner unraveled her thoughts in a neatly packaged WSJ column on Monday Swift, a 24-year-old musical powerhouse on the charts and on social media, pondered the value … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Issuing "Report Cards" On Carriers' Streaming Speeds
OakDragon (885217) writes In the shadow of the "Net Neutrality" debate, Google's YouTube has created a service to report on your carrier's usage and speed, summarizing the data in a "Lower/Standard/High Definition" graph. You may see the service offered when a video buffers or stutters. A message could display under the video asking "Experiencing interruptions? Find out why." Find your … [Link]
Mashable » What's the Future of Digital Marketing? Ask the 2014 Mashies Judges
The Mashies, Mashable's digital-marketing and advertising awards program, showcases digital pioneers worldwide that are on the forefront of marketing trends. To identify and award the Mashies winners, we're proud to work with a panel of experts who have extensive experience in the marketing and advertising industries. See also: Submissions Now Open for the Mashies Judges for the 2014 program include: Ian … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: First West Bank Hackathon Illustrates Palestinian Tech Ecosystem
West Bank hackathon signals growth in the Palestinian tech ecosystem. Inbox aims to compete with Gmail with API for email app builders. Plus: game developers hail major iOS graphics upgrade, and the problem with easy APIs. First Ever West Bank Hackathon Held in Jericho Last week a Rmallah-based hotel booking site, Yamsafer, held the first hackathon in the West Bank, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Subledger Aims to Become Google Analytics for Money
APIs continue to work their way into just about every part of the digital economy. The latest example of that is Subledger, a startup that offers a suite of APIs that enable developers to integrate accounting functionality into their applications.
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New Scientist – News » Simple blood test gives early warning of Alzheimer's
Patients showing mild early symptoms of cognitive decline could soon learn if they will develop Alzheimer's thanks to a new blood test 
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Slashdot » KDE Releases Frameworks 5
KDE Community (3396057) writes The KDE Community is proud to announce the release of KDE Frameworks 5.0. Frameworks 5 is the next generation of KDE libraries, modularized and optimized for easy integration in Qt applications. The Frameworks offer a wide variety of commonly needed functionality in mature, peer reviewed and well tested libraries with friendly licensing terms. There are over … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's New Hire Suggests More Than One iWatch Is in the Works
What does Apple know about selling smartwatches that Google and Samsung don't? Whatever it is, it's probably locked in the mind of Patrick Pruniaux, TAG Heuer's former vice-president of sales and retail, whom Apple poached late last week for unknown reasons — except the reasons are incredibly obvious to anyone who's been paying attention. Apple is poised to enter a new … [Link]
Mashable » Your Country's 'Game of Thrones' Sigil if the World Cup Was in Westeros
Your country may have lost its chance to stand as World Cup champion, but thanks to a creative new Tumblr, your team lives on through its own patriotic Game of Thrones-inspired sigil The World of Westeros Tumblr features elaborate posters for many of the tournament's strongest competitors. Dispirited USMNT fans can take solace in House United States' reputation as being "United … [Link]
Slashdot » ESA Shows Off Quadcopter Landing Concept For Mars Rovers
coondoggie writes Taking a page from NASA's rocket powered landing craft from its most recent Mars landing mission, the European Space Agency is showing off a quadcopter that the organization says can steer itself to smoothly lower a rover onto a safe patch of the rocky Martian surface. The ESA said its dropship, known as the StarTiger's Dropter is indeed … [Link]
Mashable » Dubai to Create the World's First Climate-Controlled City
While some of the planet's richest nations are focused on the issue of climate change and how to lessen humanity's impact on the environment, officials in Dubai have plans that may ultimately eliminate the concern altogether by building a climate-controlled city Called the Mall the of the World, the 48 million square feet mini-metropolis would be the first city-sized enclosure … [Link]
Mashable » The CIA's Social Media Manager Deserves a Raise
Somebody at the Central Intelligence Agency has a pretty good sense of humor. Just one month after the organization sent out an epic first tweet, the CIA returned to the social media network to answer five of the top questions people have asked in the time since. See also: Uncovered: 10 Secret Facts About the CIA We can only imagine the … [Link]
Mashable » Judge Approves Uncapped NFL Concussion Settlement for Ex-Players
They took the hits, they suffered the consequences and now they're one big step closer to getting compensated for their concussion-related claims. A federal judge on Monday granted preliminary approval to a legal settlement between former NFL players and the league over the NFL's responsibility to compensate players for dementia, Lou Gehrig's disease, Alzheimer's and other medical conditions linked to repeated … [Link]
Mashable » 'Maleficent' Is 2014's Only Non-Superhero Film to Cross $600M Mark
On an average summer at the movies, you'd see a healthy mix of properties raking in some serious money. With the multitude of options one traditionally has during this time of year, records are broken left and right, and the high-water mark is usually set at a breakneck pace. Unfortunately, this summer's options haven't been as diverse as audiences would like, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Superman' Alum Brandon Routh Will Play The Atom on 'Arrow'
A former Superman is returning to TV but this time playing a hero of a different … composure. Brandon Routh is joining the cast of CW's Arrow, playing Ray Palmer, known to most as size-changing DC superhero The Atom. See also: A Lot of TV Shows Are Going to Comic-Con 2014: Here's Your Guide Routh, whose recent credits include a guest … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Develop New Way To Steal Passwords Using Google Glass
mpicpp writes with a story about researchers who have developed a way to steal passwords using video-capturing devices.Cyber forensics experts at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell have developed a way to steal passwords entered on a smartphone or tablet using video from Google's face-mounted gadget and other video-capturing devices. The thief can be nearly ten feet away and doesn't … [Link]
Mashable » The Science Behind the Birth Control in the Hobby Lobby Case
If you've read the Supreme Court’s ruling in Hobby Lobby or the reaction to it, then you know what sparked the lawsuit. The Affordable Care Act says that employer-provided insurance must include essential health benefits, including all medically authorized forms of contraception. The owners of Hobby Lobby objected to this requirement, because they believe that four common forms of birth control — … [Link]
Mashable » Iraqis Review the Video Debut of the World's Most Wanted Man
The brutal leader of the militant group that has rampaged through Iraq in recent weeks, slaying civilians and security forces alike, stood at the head of the mosque in Mosul, addressing the faithful This was the televised debut of the person believed to be Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the world's most wanted man, who was until now a shadowy, if menacing, figure. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Awesomeness of Lowcost Cosplay is Back! [Picture Gallery]
We’ve featured some of the costumes from Lowcost cosplay in the past, but the Facebook page has posted a lot of new material since then. Check out some of our favorites below! 
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Mashable » Your Charging Cords Fit Perfectly in Lego Minifigures' Hands
Finally, a use for all those boxes of Lego sets you won't let your parents get rid off. Your Lego minifigures have held shields and lightsabers, but there's a more practical — adult, even — use for their C-shaped limbs. See how cluttered your desk is now? Imagine how clean it would be if you had little Lego people gripping … [Link]
Mashable » A Lot of TV Shows Are Going to Comic-Con 2014: Here's Your Guide
With advancements in human cloning moving much slower than Orphan Black may be leading you to think, we regret to inform you that there's absolutely no way TV fans heading to Comic-Con will be able to sit in on every panel they hope to attend. The good news? You can make an informed decision using Mashable's handy guide to all the … [Link]
Mashable » Playing Video Games Can Actually Change the Size of Your Brain
Video games, like apples, might keep the doctor away — or at least help improve your mental and physical health. From improving memory to helping to alleviate stress and to increasing brain density, video games have been found to improve mental health in several scientific studies over the years. Games on the Xbox Kinect or Wii that require physical movement also … [Link]
Slashdot » Ancient Bird With Largest Wingspan Yet Discovered
sciencehabit writes Fossils unearthed at a construction project in South Carolina belong to a bird with the largest wingspan ever known, according to a new study. The animal measured 6.4 meters from wingtip to wingtip, about the length of a 10-passenger limousine and approaching twice the size of the wandering albatross, today's wingspan record-holder. Like modern-day albatrosses, the newly described … [Link]
Mashable » 42 Trippy Rock Songs to Psych You Up
Far out, man. Over the weekend, we learned that Pink Floyd will release its first new album in the past 20 years in October. Critics and casual fans alike were thrilled by the news; after all, Pink Floyd helped popularize psychedelic rock alongside bands like The Beatles and Jefferson Airplane See also: 45 Essential Classic Rock Anthems To help get you … [Link]
Mashable » You Can Now Access Gmail in 71 Languages
Google is adding 13 additional languages to Gmail, bringing its total language count to 71, the company announced on Monday. Gmail — which now covers languages spoken by 94% of the world's Internet population — can now be formatted to Afrikaans, Armenian, Azerbaijani (Azeri), Chinese (Hong Kong), French (Canada), Galician, Georgian, Khmer, Lao, Mongolian, Nepali, Sinhala and Zulu. See also: 10 … [Link]
Mashable » Chicago's Brutal Weekend Ends With 82 People Shot
UPDATED: 6:20 p.m. ET It was a bloody Fourth of July weekend in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune reported that at least 82 people were shot, 14 of them fatally, in one of the biggest crime surges the city has seen this year. The spasm of violence prompted the city's Police Superintendent, Garry McCarthy, to repeat calls for tougher state and … [Link]
Slashdot » DC Entertainment Won't Allow Superman Logo On Murdered Child's Memorial Statue
An anonymous reader writes Jeffrey Baldwin was essentially starved to death by his grandparents. Funds had been raised to build a monument for Jeffrey in Toronto. The monument was designed to feature Jeffrey in a Superman costume, and even though Superman should be public domain, DC Comics has denied the request. "The request to DC had been made by Todd … [Link]
Mashable » Nokia and Microsoft May Be Working on an Android-Powered Lumia
Microsoft’s next Lumia smartphone could be an Android While the two have previously released Android-powered devices, notably the Nokia X, the non-Windows Phone version of its flagship Lumia line would be a first for Nokia. See also: How Nokia Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Android The new Lumia will supposedly be released under the Nokia by Microsoft brand, according to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Uncharged Cellphones Banned From Flights
Passengers flying to the US will need to check their phones and other devices are charged before travelling. New security rules mean devices that won’t switch on will not be allowed on the plane. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the changes are part of “enhanced security measures” which are “informed by an evolving environment.” Media reports suggest the … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Is Now Cheaper Than a New York City Taxi
redletterdave writes Uber announced in a blog post on Monday it would cut the prices of its UberX service in New York City by 20% — but it's only for a limited time. Uber says this makes it cheaper to use UberX than taking a taxi. Consumers like Uber's aggressive pricing strategy but competitors — and some of its own … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google May Leverage Songza APIs For More Than Simply Music
Did Google acquire Songza solely for its API? Google announced its acquisition of Songza, a music playlist curation service, on July 1. Songza relies heavily on its Human API to take a different approach to playlist creation than many competitors in the music streaming space.
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Mashable » 7-Year-Old Raises More Than $49,000 to Fund Friend's Surgery
When life hands you lemons…. We all know how the saying ends. That's exactly why 7-year-old Quinn Callender of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, made lemonade when he found out that his friend Brayden Grozdanich, who has cerebral palsy, needed an expensive surgery to help him walk. See also: The Internet Raised $44,000 So a Homeless Man Could Have a House Armed … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Tim Cook 'Actively' Looking to Add New Directors to Apple's Board
Changes are coming to Apple, slowly but surely. Apple CEO Tim Cook is "actively" looking to add new members to the company's prestigious board of directors, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Apple's board currently consists of eight directors, several of whom have served on the board for more than a decade and were particularly loyal to late … [Link]
Mashable » Report Pegs YouTube's 2013 Revenue at $3.5 Billion, Below Estimates
YouTube brought in $3.5 billion in 2013, according to a report published on Monday, a number that comes in below many analysts' estimates. The user-generated video site is profitable, but its overall income isn't quite as high as the $5 billion number that had been widely floated, according to a story by The Information, which cited two anonymous sources. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Reset: Enter the All-Out-War Stage
It was a match that soccer fans had salivated over for days: Brazil vs. Colombia in the World Cup quarterfinals. In one corner, the touted host team, looking to finally get on track after a sluggish start to the tournament. In the other, the red-hot, charismatic and immensely likable Cafeteros of Colombia, led by 22-year-old James Rodriguez, unquestionably this year's breakout … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Has Stormtroopers, Thumbs Up From Kevin Smith
“Loose lips sink starships" were the words on a poster sitting in the room at Pinewood studios near London when director Kevin Smith paid a visit to director J.J. Abrams on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII last week. As Smith signed one of Lucasfilm's infamous watertight nondisclosure agreements, Abrams' assistant pointed to the poster and said: "J.J. hung that … [Link]
Slashdot » Tractor Beam Created Using Water Waves
KentuckyFC writes The idea that light waves can push a physical object is far from new. But a much more recent idea is that a laser beam can also pull objects like a tractor beam. Now a team of Australian physicists has used a similar idea to create a tractor beam with water waves that pulls floating objects rather than … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Myths About The Brain You Thought Were True [Science Video]
Blow your mind with these brain myths! [ASAP Science] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Biggest ever flying bird and the beast that dwarfed it
Pelagornis sandersi was twice the width of a wandering albatross – the largest living bird – but was nevertheless dwarfed by the biggest pterosaurs 
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New Scientist – News » Solar flair: The wonder material shaking up sun power
The solar cell of the future will be flexible, highly efficient and oh-so cheap – just as long as we can make it work in the rain (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Book Review: Data-Driven Security: Analysis, Visualization and Dashboards
benrothke writes There is a not so fine line between data dashboards and other information displays that provide pretty but otherwise useless and unactionable information; and those that provide effective answers to key questions. Data-Driven Security: Analysis, Visualization and Dashboards is all about the later. In this extremely valuable book, authors Jay Jacobs and Bob Rudis show you how to … [Link]
Mashable » 3 Israelis Confess to Murdering 16-Year-Old Palestinian Boy
Three Israelis suspected in the grisly murder of a 16-year-old Palestinian boy, whose charred and maimed body was found in a forest outside Jerusalem last week, reportedly confessed to the killing on Monday An official told the Associated Press that the suspects had re-enacted the killing for authorities. The teenager, Mohammed Abu Khdeir, was reportedly burned alive by Jewish right-wing extremists … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Harry Potter vs Twilight Dance Battle [Video]
A dance battle between the characters from the Potterverse and Twilight, with a guest appearance from Gandalf! [ScottDW] [Link]
New Scientist – News » How the moon lost its magic even before Apollo 11
In No Requiem for the Space Age, a new history of NASA's Apollo programme, Matthew D. Tribbe says the moon landings came too late for Americans tired of war 
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Mashable » A Dead Cellphone Could Deny Boarding on UK-to-U.S. Flights
The consequences of enhanced airport security are becoming clearer as international airlines enact new measures. British Airways announced Monday that all personal electronic devices were subject to inspection, and that security staff could ask that devices be powered on. See also: Know Before You Go: All the Airline Fees by Carrier "If, when asked to do so, you are unable to … [Link]
Slashdot » IBM Tries To Forecast and Control Beijing's Air Pollution
itwbennett writes Using supercomputers to predict and study pollution patterns is nothing new. And already, China's government agencies, and the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, publicly report real-time pollution levels to residents. But IBM is hoping to design a better system tailored for Beijing that can predict air quality levels three days in advance, and even pinpoint the exact sources of … [Link]
Mashable » BBC Asks 'Doctor Who' Fans to Exterminate Leaked Script Spoilers
This is not fantastic. Five scripts from the upcoming season of Doctor Who have made their way to the Internet following a security breach at BBC and now the network is asking fans of the show to look away from spoilers. SEE ALSO: 'Doctor Who' Returns Aug. 23: Here's the Dramatic Teaser "BBC Worldwide is currently investigating a security issue around … [Link]
Mashable » The Youths Are Totally Confused by Game Boys
It's like … a really old Nintendo. No … a video game. Is it an iPhone case? Oh, right — a Game Boy. That beloved handheld gaming device from the '90s used to play Pokemon Blue See also: Every Game Boy Model From the Past 25 Years For Millennials, Game Boys aren't completely out of sight and mind. But present-day … [Link]
Mashable » Will Foxconn's Robot Factory Build the iPhone 6?
Despite numerous tantalizing hints and purported leaks, no one really knows what Apple's iPhone 6 will look like, but some now believe they know who — or what — will build the eagerly anticipated phone: a legion of manufacturing robots. Robots assisting in consumer electronics manufacturing is nothing new, but while Apple and its Chinese partner Foxconn International, a subsidiary of … [Link]
Mashable » Couple's Daring Tornado Wedding Pics Will Blow You Away
Talk about a wedding crasher A couple in Saskatchewan, Canada, had an unexpected guest photobomb their wedding pictures when a tornado touched down near their reception venue. Instead of fretting about overcast skies, the couple and photographer, Colleen Niska, used the natural disaster as a stellar backdrop. See also: 13 Crazy Wedding Confessions From Brides and Grooms Post by Photography By … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New D&D Edition Verbally Embraces Non-Binary Genders
In all the editions and rule books of Dungeons and Dragons, the RPG has never specifically said that players cannot create characters that are neither specifically male nor female…but the rules have never actually said you could, either. Until now. Last Thursday, Wizards of the Coast released a set of “basic rules” for the upcoming fifth edition that are free … [Link]
Mashable » 'Keep Calm and Carry On': The Unlikely Success of a Failed Slogan
“Keep Calm and Carry On" is now one of the most recognizable slogans in British history. Its resilient message has become extraordinarily commonplace, with the phrase used to sell everything from mugs to flight bags and baby clothes. An engraving shop on my daily commute even invokes its customers to "Keep Calm and Order Signage". Its formula is instantly recognizable, whether referring to zombies … [Link]
Mashable » How Can Freelancers or Remote Workers Master Productivity?
This question originally appeared on Quora.What tools/methods do you use to reinforce good personal/professional routines and habits (particularly if you work from home or freelance)? It's easy to read all kinds of articles and advice; it's hard to get started and its even harder to keep going.Answer by Jane Chin, expert in field-based productivity and founder of MSL Institute. Whether as … [Link]
Slashdot » Airbus Patents Windowless Cockpit That Would Increase Pilots' Field of View
Zothecula writes Imagine showing up at the airport to catch your flight, looking at your plane, and noticing that instead of windows, the cockpit is now a smooth cone of aluminum. It may seem like the worst case of quality control in history, but Airbus argues that this could be the airliner of the future. In a new US patent … [Link]
Mashable » A Fuse Here and a Wire There, and You've Got a DIY Game Boy
Game Boy is 25 years old, but that doesn't mean we can't bring it back via new technology. DIY tech site Adafruit posted instructions on how to create your own pocket-sized portable with the help of a 3D printer. The "Gamegirl" uses a Raspberry Pi computer to run an emulator with Nintendo classicsAdafruit cut up a Super Nintendo controller to … [Link]
Mashable » The Driverless Car Tipping Point Is Coming Soon
Here’s a recent prediction from Cisco's technology trend watchers: In 5 to 7 years, it'll cost us more to drive our cars than to let them drive us. At a moment when Google dominates the conversation in key auto tech sectors — capturing attention in May as it demonstrated its cars' latest driverless acumen, in terms of mapping, sensing and responding … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Engaging Twitch Channels to Watch for Great Gaming
Twitch has become a fascinating tool for the video game world. It helped boost the visibility of professional gamers and has allowed many other avid players to join their ranks. Thanks to donations and subscriptions, anybody with impressive skills or an entertaining persona can earn their keep in the streaming community See also: Everything You Need to Know About YouTube Buying … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: testosterone myths busted, magic mushrooms tested, ancient Down's, sensor for a concentrating brain and more 
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Mashable » iPhone 6 Could Auto-Unlock in 'Safe' Areas
Apple may be looking for ways to make unlocking the iPhone even easier. The company recently filed for a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that would sense a user's location and adjust security levels accordingly See also: 9 Ways to Stretch Your iPhone's Life When the End Is Near For example, if the device is on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Interview: Edward Stone Talks About JPL and Space Exploration
samzenpus writes We recently had a chance to sit down with Edward Stone, Former Director of JPL, and ask him about his time as a project scientist for the Voyager program and the future of space exploration. In addition to our questions, we asked him a number of yours. Read below to see what professor Stone had to say. 
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Mashable » A Massive Super Typhoon Is Heading for Southwest Japan
This story was last updated at 4:00 p.m. ET Japan is bracing for what could be the strongest typhoon to ever strike the country during the month of July, as Super Typhoon Neoguri buffets the Okinawa Islands on Monday. The storm is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour, making it the equivalent of a strong Category Four … [Link]
Mashable » Uber Cuts Prices in NYC, Claims It's Now Cheaper Than Taxis
With great funding comes great pricing power Uber announced Monday that it is cutting the price of UberX rides in New York City by 20% in an effort to undercut the city's yellow cabs. See also: 10 Startups to Watch in 2014 "We just dropped uberX fares by 20%, making it cheaper than a New York City taxi," Uber said in … [Link]
Mashable » There's a Potato Salad Raising Thousands of Dollars on Kickstarter
Never underestimate the lengths people will go to for a delicious potato salad. While most people use Kickstarter for million-dollar projects, like rebooting a classic TV show or funding their indie band's latest album, Zack Danger Brown had a humble, more savory goal in mind — to make a scrumptious potato salad. See also: 10 Weird Japanese Products That Are Actually … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Is Looking To Pay Someone To Watch Netflix All Day
An anonymous reader writes with news about a dream job for binge-watching couch potatoes in the UK. Ploughing through your new favourite series on Netflix is something you probably enjoy doing after a working day, but what if it was your working day? You see, Netflix has a fancy recommendation engine that suggests movies and shows you might like based … [Link]
Mashable » California Shark Bite Victim: 'It Locked Into My Chest…I Was Like, This Is It'
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — Steven Robles was an hour into his regular weekend swim off some of Southern California's most popular beaches when he came face-to-face with a great white shark. The 7-foot-long juvenile had been trying to free itself from a fisherman's hook for about half an hour. See also: 8 Things That Should Terrify You More Than Sharks "It … [Link]
Mashable » This Is How a 'Go-Around' Avoids Disaster at an Airport
Everything seems fine as the pilot guides the aircraft into the final approach. Suddenly, there's another plane where there isn't supposed to be one: right on the runway where the pilot is set to land. The engines roar, the nose lifts and the jetliner heads skyward once more. Crisis averted. It's the classic "go-around," in which a pilot aborts a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sex, health, muscle, sport: Testosterone myths busted
Testosterone supplements are sold as a cure-all for anything that might ail the ageing male, from erectile dysfunction to spare tyre – but do they really work? 
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Slashdot » Android Wear Is Here
An anonymous reader writes with this breakdown and comparison of the first two Android Wear watches available today. The first two watches built on the Android Wear platform launch today. One is from LG, the G Watch, and the other is from its arch Korean peninsular rival, Samsung, the Gear Live. Should you buy one today? Maybe. It depends on … [Link]
Mashable » After 30 Years, Private Team Brings NASA Probe Back to Life
After almost 30 years in a zombie-like state, NASA’s International Sun-Earth Explorer 3 probe (a.k.a. ISEE-3), is back up and running thanks to a private team and its crowdfunding campaign. ISEE was retired in 1997 after it was launched into space in 1978. Its original purpose was to study how solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetic field, but in 1983 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman is a Terrible Facebooker [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dude Breaks ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Speed Record [VIDEO]
The previous world record of beating Super Mario Bros. was 4:58.09. This guy seems to have done it 4:57.69, less than a second faster! The video appears to be legit, and he even posted a few links to explain his method and the legitimacy of his speedrun. [via Nerdist] [Link]
Mashable » Google Founders Talk About Ending the 40-Hour Work Week
It’s not often that Google's two founders do a joint interview, so when they do it's worth paying attention. Larry Page and Sergey Brin conducted a fireside chat late last week with Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, about everything from self-driving cars and artificial intelligence to health projects and the unnecessary complexity of government. See also: Google in 2014: The … [Link]
Mashable » Tour de France Cyclists Faced With a New Danger: Selfies
The selfie craze has hit the annual Tour de France race, which kicked off Saturday, and cyclists aren't happy about it. In attempts to take selfies, fans are sometimes walking right in the middle of the road to get shots with cyclists behind them. See also: 14 Extreme Selfies That Push Duck Face Off a Cliff “Some spectators were in the … [Link]
Mashable » Humans Have Ridden the World's Tallest Water Slide (But You Still Can't)
After three delayed openings, the world's tallest water slide still does not have an opening date for the public yet. But Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas, has reached a new milestone: Human riders have taken the plunge. See also: 10 Crazy Vacation Ideas for Thrillseekers The riders in the video are water park designer Jeff Henry and the slide's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: HUGE Savings on SanDisk Cruzer Fit USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drives (8GB, 16GB, or 32GB)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has some SanDisk Cruzer Fit USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drives at ridiculously low prices! -SanDisk Cruzer Fit 8GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drives – $10.85 $1.49 (86% Off) -SanDisk Cruzer Fit 16GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive – $18.99 $4.15 (78% Off) -SanDisk Cruzer Fit 32GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive … [Link]
Slashdot » The AI Boss That Deploys Hong Kong's Subway Engineers
Taco Cowboy writes The subway system in Hong Kong has one of the best uptime, 99.9%, which beats London's tube or NYC's sub hands down. In an average week as many as 10,000 people would be carrying out 2,600 engineering works across the system — from grinding down rough rails to replacing tracks to checking for damages. While human workers … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 18 Facts About Ghostbusters You Probably Don’t Know
Who you gonna call? [Buzzfeed] [Link]
Slashdot » New Zealand ISP's Anti-Geoblocking Service Makes Waves
angry tapir writes New Zealanders and Australians are often blocked from using cheap streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu and instead at the mercy of local content monopolies for popular shows such as Game of Thrones. However a New Zealand ISP Slingshot has caused a stir by making a previously opt-in service called 'Global Mode' a default for its … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fight Crime or Paint the Town in Handmade ‘Bat Bows’
Whether you’re fighting crime or planning a night out, these Bat Bows will accentuate any outfit. The leather bat bows measure 3 inches across and secure with an alligator clip. There are also larger sparkly ones made from vinyl, if you’re feeling fancy and can double as a bow tie. …because bat bow ties are cool. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cool Tee: Expressions of Vader
Darth Vader is a very expressive person! Not that you can really tell, what with the helmet and all… But regardless of that, this officially licensed Star Wars t-shirt features a wide variety of Vader’s expressions, ranging from angry to happy to sad. Wear this shirt, and you may find yourself being thanked for providing such insight into the Sith … [Link]
Mashable » 63 Abducted Women and Girls Escape Extremists in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — More than 60 Nigerian girls and women abducted by Islamic extremists two weeks ago have managed to escape, officials said Monday. Nigerian security forces and federal government officials had denied reports of the mass abduction from three villages in the northeast state of Borno on June 22. See also: Bring Back Our Girls: Why the World Is Finally … [Link]
Mashable » Harrison Ford's Broken Leg Freezes 'Star Wars' Production for 2 Weeks
It turns out that Harrison Ford's leg injury will delay the production of Star Wars: Episode VII after all — but only for two weeks, and the film is still on track for its scheduled release date next year, according to Disney. Ford, 71, broke his left leg last month on the set of the J.J. Abrams-directed seventh Star Wars installment; … [Link]
Mashable » Virality: How Does It Work and Why Do We Share?
We share things online every day — a cool DIY project, something that made us laugh, or a picture of a cute animal. We propel our ideas into the vast space known as the Internet, and become one tiny factor of a much larger process known as virality Why are we compelled to do this? In our latest Mashable Explains … [Link]
Slashdot » TSA Prohibits Discharged Electronic Devices Onto Planes
Trachman writes The US Transport Security Administration revealed on Sunday that enhanced security procedures on flights coming to the US now include not allowing uncharged cell phones and other devices onto planes. “During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted on board the aircraft. The … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 7 July 2014
Google Ventures Library — collection of design, engineering, founder docs. SWARM — crypto equity. Stock via the blockchain. (via Jesse Vincent) Organisational Anti-Patterns (Leigh Honeywell) — failure modes involving power and labour. Cognitive Biases in Software Engineering (Jonathan Klein) — … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Tell us your full-stack story
We’re putting together a series of short videos that explores the trend of full-stack development from the point of view of people who consider themselves to be full-stack developers—as well as those who’d like to be. We’ll use select submissions … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Minimalist Illustrations of Iconic Cars in Film
From Herbie to the DeLorean to the Griswold family Truckster, iconic vehicles in film are timeless and instantly recognizable. Artist Jesús Prudencio has created a series of awesomely accurate minimalist posters called "Cars and Films." See also: 5 Minimalist Takes on Classic Films From the true vehicular legends like Back to the Future and Ghostbusters, to less-iconic cars like the dude's … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Secrets the Internet Wants You to Know
Have you ever wanted to know exactly what people were thinking? The anonymous posting app Secret offers a platform through which you can unload your confessions and tap into what others are thinking and feeling. As the old rhyme goes, "Secrets, secrets are no fun, unless you share with everyone." See also: Use These 10 Apps During Downtime We rounded up … [Link]
Mashable » Don’t Bring Home a Moose
Want a pet? Here's a tip: don't get a moose, however cute it may be In the latest installment of Mashable Minute, Elliott discovers a strange trend of Alaskans keeping baby moose for pets and why that’s a terrible idea. On Friday, Elliott looked at some really cool beach hacks Read more…More about Social Media, Youtube, and Mashable Minute
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Mashable » A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Office Politics
Executives often complain to me about the new generation of employees — they aren't as committed, sophisticated or knowledgeable as more experienced employees would like them to be. They get bored or disillusioned quickly. Turnover is a problem, and so on. Just as often, I respond that youth may not be the main problem new hires have. People face many pressures … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Animals That Will Dance Your Post-3-Day-Weekend Blues Away
After all those hot dogs, boozy cocktails and explosions in the sky, it's time to head back to the office and slog through another week Don't fret, it's not all bad. These GIFs of dancing animals won't turn back time, but they'll start the week off right. With their cheerfulness and enthusiasm, there's no way you'll frown through this most Monday … [Link]
Mashable » The 12 Most Self-Destructive Things You Can Do on Facebook
While Facebook can make us feel connected and socially happy, at times it can put us down and take a toll on our well-being If you're an active Facebooker, you may be engaging in self-destructive behavior without even realizing it. By identifying what causes these negative feelings, you can battle this virtual self-harm to stay happy and have a better social … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Questions to Ask Employees in Exit Interviews
A few months ago, one of my employees decided to leave the company. Her exit wasn't a total surprise — we'd hired her originally as an intern, and we all knew her heart and her passion resided in the nonprofit realm. I tried to convince her that our business — employee engagement consulting — was saving the world in a different … [Link]
Mashable » LG G Pad 10.1 to Arrive in the U.S. in July
LG has announced the global rollout of its G Pad 10.1 tablet, starting with the U.S. later in July. Originally announced in May 2014, the G Pad 10.1 is the largest among the company's G Pad tablets. See also: LG Officially Unveils Flagship G3 Smartphone The G Pad 10.1 has a 10.1 inch, 1280×800 pixel screen, a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor, … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Power-Washing Porn Pics for Clean Satisfaction
Some chores can really stink, but using power tools to blast grime away is pure joy. There is something oddly satisfying about the difference a power washer can make on years of buildup and dirt. The result, of course, is a pristine building or wooden deck, but it's the mid-way point of the task that proves for most interesting imagery. See … [Link]
Mashable » The 8 Most Annoying Things Your Phone Does in Summer
Image: MashableSummer's in full swing, and with it comes a number of cellphone problems and dangers. From overheating to a sweaty screen, summertime can bring out the worst side of your phone. Nip those digital pet peeves in the bud by preparing for what lies ahead this season. See also: 10 iPhone 5S Cases to Protect Your New Apple Toy … [Link]
Slashdot » How the NEPTUNE Project Wired the Ocean
An anonymous reader writes with a story about a unique 500-mile-long high-speed optical cable project that runs along the Pacific seafloor. "The Juan de Fuca tectonic plate is by far one of the Earth's smallest. It spans just a few hundred kilometers of the Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia coast. But what the Juan de Fuca lacks in size it … [Link]
Mashable » Australia Is the Party Drug Capital of the World
SYDNEY — Australians are popping more ecstasy pills than any other country in the world, according to the United Nations World Drug Report. The global 2014 report shows the dramatic rise of all types of recreational drug users in Australia. The country is rated first for ecstasy use, third for methamphetamine consumption, fourth for cocaine snorting and seventh for cannabis smoking … [Link]
Mashable » 'Halt and Catch Fire' Episode 6 Recap: The Coding of a Soul
Can an inanimate object be infused with a soul? In "Landfall,” Halt and Catch Fire’s sixth episode, that question is explored with computer operating systems, children’s toys, and — most importantly — series antihero Joe Macmillan, whose pathological lies and manipulative tactics seem to know no bounds. SEE ALSO: 'Halt and Catch Fire' Episode 5 Recap: I'm Your Sledgehammer At Cardiff … [Link]
Mashable » 'Tower Dumps' Used to Track Australian Mobile Phone Users
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian police have been using a controversial tactic to obtain mobile phone data, known as a “tower dump”, to assist with criminal investigations. Mobile phone users, whether they are being investigated or not, have been caught up in the practice which allows law-enforcement agencies to retrieve information from cell towers, Fairfax Media reported. This information dump can include … [Link]
Mashable » 'Leftovers' Episode 2 Recap: Inflatable Penguins, Not Guns, Are the Answer
There’s a scene in the second helping of HBO’s The Leftovers that chills to the bone: A grieving woman who lost her husband and kids in the Rapture-like “Sudden Departure” sits alone in a crowded coffee shop, concealing a handgun in her purse She sports suburban soccer-mom duds and the requisite no-muss, no-fuss bob haircut — but not the chipper demeanor. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » I'm modelling whale ways to keep them safe from ships
The unique Sri Lankan blue whales live in busy shipping waters. Marine biologist Asha de Vos is using mathematical models to put them out of harm's way 
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Slashdot » Free Wi-Fi Supplier, Gowex, Files For Bankruptcy
PuceBaboon writes "The BBC is reporting that a Spanish firm, Gowex, which provides free Wi-Fi services in major cities world-wide, has filed for bankruptcy, following revelations that financial accounts filed over the past four years were "false". The company supplies services in London, Shanghai, New York and Buenos Aires, as well as Madrid. Other sources report that up to 90% … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2018: If you search, they will find you.
It’s a trap! If you enjoyed the comic, please retweet, Like, or share the URL! The NSA will love you for it. [Link]
Mashable » Tour de France Kicks Off With First Two Stages in England
The most famous bicycle race in the world, the Tour de France, kicked off this weekend with its first two stages, which were held in the UK countryside. For this year's race, 198 competitors are participating in the Tour de France. The race will take them through a grueling three-week ride through four countries, ending in the Champs Elysees in Paris … [Link]
Mashable » Chilling Oscar Pistorius Shooting Reenactment Shown 'Illegally' in Australia
SYDNEY, Australia — Oscar Pistorius's lawyers are outraged after footage aired on Australian television on Sunday showing a reenactment of the night he shot dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius's lawyers say the footage, shown on Channel Seven's Sunday Night program, was obtained "unlawfully" and was not meant to be shown until after the murder trial. See also: Tears, Texts and … [Link]
Slashdot » Police Using Dogs To Sniff Out Computer Memory
First time accepted submitter FriendlySolipsist points out a story about Rhode Island Police using a dog to find hidden hard drives. The recent arrival of golden Labrador Thoreau makes Rhode Island the second state in the nation to have a police dog trained to sniff out hard drives, thumb drives and other technological gadgets that could contain child pornography. Thoreau … [Link]
Mashable » Do You Have the Emotional Intelligence Employers Seek?
You’re a more-than-qualified professional ready to take on the job market, and although you know the job search can be highly competitive, you believe your experience, online reputation and accomplishments will make you a shoe-in at any organization. There’s just one problem: No one is calling you back. This is an all-too-common story in the job search saga. With an average … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Here Comes the Sun! [Comic]
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Mashable » Leaked 'Star Wars Episode VII' Set Footage Is Fake, But Still a Must-See
Sometimes fake leaked footage is convincing, and other times it's so unconvincing that it's only good for a laugh. But it's rare that fake leaked footage is both unconvincing and absolutely amazing at the same Such is the case with a new video claiming to be leaked footage from the set of Star Wars Episode VII See also: The 'Star … [Link]
Slashdot » FDA: We Can't Scale To Regulate Mobile Health Apps
chicksdaddy writes Mobile health and wellness is one of the fastest growing categories of mobile apps. Already, apps exist that measure your blood pressure and take your pulse, jobs traditionally done by tried and true instruments like blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes. If that sounds to you like the kind of thing the FDA should be vetting, don't hold your … [Link]
Slashdot » No Shortage In Tech Workers, Advocacy Groups Say
sabri writes To have a labor shortage or not to have, that's the question. According to the San Jose Mercury News: Last month, three tech advocacy groups launched a labor boycott against Infosys, IBM and the global staffing and consulting company ManpowerGroup, citing a "pattern of excluding U.S. workers from job openings on U.S soil." They say Manpower, for example, … [Link]
Mashable » President Harding's Steamy Love Notes to Be Revealed Online
Let this be a lesson to everyone: Your scandalous romantic activities are always at the mercy of the Internet, even in the 1900s. President Warren G. Harding, who promised Americans a "return to normalcy" in the 1920s, had a torrid love affair with a friends' wife that began over a decade prior to becoming the nation's 29th chief executive. Because no … [Link]
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