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 » Aereo's Survival Effort May Fail — Or Change Cable TV Forever
Do you need cables to be a cable TV company? Not according to the Supreme Court's decision against Aereo, which could end up altering the cable industry beyond all recognition if the streaming TV startup gets its way Aereo on Wednesday announced it would be applying for the necessary license to become a cable company. Its rationale was straightforward — that … [Link]
Mashable » 'True Detective' Season 2 Cast 'Will Be Well-Known Names,' Says HBO
LOS ANGELES — While details on True Detective's Season 2 remain slim, HBO executives said Thursday that the upcoming season will, indeed, have well-known actors. But that wasn't necessarily the intention during casting, they said. "I think the truth of the matter is a number of people — talented, well-known actors — look for great writing," said HBO programming president Michael … [Link]
Slashdot » Hints of Life's Start Found In a Giant Virus
An anonymous reader points out this update on the world's largest virus, discovered in March. Chantal Abergel and Jean-Michel Claverie were used to finding strange viruses. The married virologists at Aix-Marseille University had made a career of it. But pithovirus, which they discovered in 2013 in a sample of Siberian dirt that had been frozen for more than 30,000 years, … [Link]
Mashable » Will 'Game of Thrones' Run Out of Source Material? HBO 'Not Concerned'
LOS ANGELES — HBO execs aren't worried that their monster hit Game of Thrones could run out of source material With George R. R. Martin in the midst of writing The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in the series on which the show is based, the network's president of programming, Michael Lombardo, says they're "not concerned about it." See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Pot Tourist Purchases in Colorado 'Substantially Higher' Than Expected
Residents and tourists alike are partaking in marijuana legalization in the Centennial State. "The Colorado marijuana market is larger than previously thought," according to a study released Wednesday by state regulators See also: The Legal Stoner's Guide to Colorado's New Marijuana Law The study, commissioned by the state and conducted by the Marijuana Policy Group, found that tourists are purchasing as … [Link]
Slashdot » Senator Al Franken Accuses AT&T of "Skirting" Net Neutrality Rules
McGruber writes In a letter to the U.S. Federal Communication Commission and the Department of Justice, Senator Al Franken warned that letting AT&T acquire Direct TV could turn AT&T into a gatekeeper to the mobile Internet. Franken also complained that AT&T took inappropriate steps to block Internet applications like Google Voice and Skype: "AT&T has a history of skirting the … [Link]
Mashable » Mystery of Fireball That Lit Up Australian Sky Is Solved
SYDNEY — The sky lit up over Australia Thursday night as a strange fireball shot across the sky — and Twitter users were abuzz with theories until astronomers were able to give them the answer. Worried sky-watchers in Victoria and New South Wales called into radio stations and took to social media around 10pm, saying they had seen "a massive … [Link]
Mashable » HBO Will Air Beyonce and Jay Z's 'On The Run' Concert Special
At this point, Beyonce and HBO are just as much of an item as she is with Jay Z. So it should be no surprise that the premium cable network will host the power couple's On the Run tour concert special sometime in September HBO announced Thursday that it will tape the concert special during the Paris leg of the pair's … [Link]
Mashable » Every Fall TV Date You Need to Put on Your Calendar Now
Get ready to have your life taken over by TV. But don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds; in fact, it's great. As is the slate of TV shows coming your way While the summer still has a few notable TV premieres still up its sleeve, all eyes are on the start of fall TV. And on Thursday, Fox … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » IBM Stakes $3bn On Silicon Chip Rethink
IBM is putting $3 billion into two projects designed to rethink the very concept of computer chip production. It says such a move is needed to meet increasing demands for processing without impractical increases in energy use. Both projects will run for five years. They both involve exploring the continuing efforts to shrink chips — or more specifically, to allow … [Link]
Slashdot » The Oatmeal Convinces Elon Musk To Donate $1 Million To Tesla Museum
Ars Technica notes (as does Oatmeal creator Matthew Inman) that Elon Musk has agreed to donate $1 million towards the restoration of Nikola Tesla's old lab as a museum, a project that Inman has been pushing for some time now. And if you happen to get there in a Tesla, you're in luck: Musk is also planning to install one … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Voxbone API Improves Delivery Service Activation for Telecoms
Voxbone API offers real-time delivery of mobile and toll-free numbers from over 50 countries. Google makes the cost of cloud storage nearly free. Plus: the Australian Bureau of Labor Stats stealth API, and Acquia scales API calls for a major train operator.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » OpenCage Launches Free Global Geocoding API
OpenCage's Geocoder API is an easy and cost-effective way to extend an application's mapping capabilities outside of the U.S. Worldwide mapping data is hard to access and expensive, making it difficult to develop maps and location services for global users. Open mapping data sources like OpenStreetMaps are emerging, but they have a steep learning curve. OpenCage helps solve this challenge … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » MediaFire Launches Developer Zone
MediaFire, a popular cloud storage service, recently announced its new Developer Zone. MediaFire created the developer portal to further its ongoing commitment to the developer community. To understand the details within the Developer Zone, ProgrammableWeb connected with MediaFire co-founder and CEO Derek Labian.
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Mashable » Acer C270 Chromebook Has the Power of a Real Laptop
Acer wants you to know that its Chromebook can beat up your Chromebook. The company just launched its C270 Chromebook, which packs a fourth-generation ("Haswell") Intel Core i3 processor — the same kind of chip you'd find in a "real" laptop. Until now, almost all Chromebooks used mobile processors such as those from Samsung or Intel's Atom line (the big exception … [Link]
Mashable » What They Left Behind: Ukraine's Cities After Rebel Retreat
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — For the first time in months, Ukrainian residents in the eastern cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk can stroll down their streets without fear. The pro-Russian rebels who had forcefully taken over the cities months ago fled over the weekend as Ukraine's government forces launched a successful offensive and regained control over the cities See also: Soot-Stained Documents Reveal … [Link]
Mashable » Polar Vortex in July: Record Cold Weather on the Way to U.S.
The middle of July is typically one of the hottest weeks of the year in the Midwest and Central United States. Well, not this year. Instead, the region that was locked in the deep freeze for the entire winter and much of the spring — Lake Superior's ice cover lasted until June, setting a new record — is about to shiver … [Link]
Mashable » Why Tumblr Is Pumped: You Can Now Embed Vine Videos On Your Blog
You can now embed your favorite Vine videos on your Tumblr blog, and Tumblr couldn't be more jazzed about that The blogging service, which is owned by Yahoo!, announced the new integration over Twitter on Thursday. If you're wondering how Tumblr feels about the new feature, you clearly didn't see the tweet, which includes a passionate "F*ck yeah @Twitter!" See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Ode To Sound Blaster: Are Discrete Audio Cards Still Worth the Investment?
MojoKid (1002251) writes "Back in the day (which is a scientific measurement for anyone who used to walk to school during snowstorms, uphill, both ways), integrated audio solutions had trouble earning respect. Many enthusiasts considered a sound card an essential piece to the PC building puzzle. It's been 25 years since the first Sound Blaster card was introduced, a pretty … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mario Warfare #8: The Final Episode [Video]
The final episode of Mario Warfare is here! If you’ve missed the previous episodes, you can watch them all right here. [beatdownboogie] [Link]
Mashable » 11 Ways to Act Like a Local in Australia
Editor’s note: Mashable just opened an outpost in Australia and hired Sydney journalist Jenni Ryall to be its editor there. Among her first tasks was to dispel common assumptions about what life is like there. Here's her report. Throw out your Crocodile Dundee DVD. Stop drinking Fosters. Ignore everything you know about death by poisonous creature. Australia is far more normal … [Link]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Incredibly Geeky Bathroom Selfies [Pics]
Instagram user mirrorsme takes selfie photography to the next level by drawing on her mirror before snapping pictures of herself. No need for Photoshop anymore! 
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Mashable » Final Season of 'Boardwalk Empire' Gets a Premiere Date
The end is nigh for HBO's Boardwalk Empire The cable network today announced that the fifth and final season of the period drama will bow Sept. 7 and consist of eight episodes See also: 13 Devastating Emmy Snubs The announcement comes on the heels of Thursday's Emmy Awards nominations, in which the Steve Buscemi-led series received seven nominations, including Outstanding Directing … [Link]
Mashable » Soot-Stained Documents Reveal Firing Squad Executions in Ukraine
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine – At first glance, the carefully worded, soot-stained document adorned with an official stamp looks like a weathered decree from World War II. But dust it off and take a closer look and it becomes clear that it’s an execution order. It was signed off by the enigmatic commander-in-chief Igor Strelkov on June 17 and delivered by a military … [Link]
Mashable » El Rey Renews Soccer-Spy Drama From 'Star Trek' Director for Season 2
El Rey is doing what the cool kids do and renewing its newest drama before it premieres The network announced on Thursday that it had picked up Star Trek 3 director Roberto Orci's Matador for a 13-episode second season, five days ahead of its scheduled series premiere. See also: 10 New Summer Series to Keep Your TV Addiction Alive The show … [Link]
Mashable » Girl Thought to Have Been Cured of HIV Has Relapsed
A Mississippi girl born with the AIDS virus and in remission for years despite stopping treatment now shows signs that she still harbors HIV — and therefore is not cured. The news is a setback to hopes that very early treatment with powerful HIV drugs might reverse an infection that has seemed permanent once it takes hold. The girl is now … [Link]
Slashdot » On the Significance of Google's New Cardboard (Video)
On June 29, 2014, Timothy started a Slashdot post with these words: 'Last week at Google I/O, the company introduced Cardboard, its cheap-and-cheerful (it's made of cardboard, after all) approach to nearly instant VR viewing.' Several commenters noted that Viewmaster has been doing something similar for over 70 years; that you can get a slicker 3-D adapter for your smartphone … [Link]
Mashable » Halftime Pledges and Anus Injuries: Your World Cup Thursday Roundup
Over the past two days, a historic blowout and a nerve-wracking grinder of a game finally gave us a World Cup final that promises to be epic: Germany versus Argentina at Rio de Janeiro's legendary Maracanã Stadium The soccer-watching world now catches its collective breath a day after the semifinals concluded. The much-anticipated final, meanwhile, is still three days away. As … [Link]
Slashdot » After NSA Spying Flap, Germany Asks CIA Station Chief to Depart
The Washington Post reports that Gemany's government has asked the CIA station chief in that country to leave. From the article, which points out the move comes after several high-profile instances of U.S. spying on German citiens, including Chancellor Angela Merkl:. "A day earlier, federal prosecutors in Germany said police had searched the office and apartment of an individual with … [Link]
Mashable » Android Wear Review: Google's Vision of the Smartwatch Isn't Quite Right
The first two smartwatches based on Android Wear are shipping now. The Samsung Gear Live and the LG G Watch were formally shown off at Google I/O last month, with each device offering users access to Google's vision of Android on your wrist. Android Wear and its devices join a crowded, yet disparate market of smartwatch options. In addition to … [Link]
Mashable » Prostitute Accused of Murdering Google Exec Linked to Second Death
Georgia authorities are re-examining the 2013 heroin death of a bar owner dating the woman charged in the overdose death of a Google executive on a yacht in California, police said Thursday. Santa Cruz Deputy Police Chief Steve Clark said that Tichelman had searched online for a legal defense before her arrest, looking up possible defense strategies. Dean Riopelle, 53, died … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gun Perspective in FPS Games Doesn’t Make any Sense [Comic]
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Mashable » The 410 Million-Year-Old Spider Climbed Up the Water Spout
Scientists have recreated the movements of an ancient arachnid, and luckily for us, they have done so with computer software. A team of paleontologists digitally rebuilt fossils from the Natural History Museum in London to model a trigonotarbid, a precursor to modern spiders. They scanned thin slices of fossilized legs and used specialized software to construct a 3D model of … [Link]
Slashdot » How Google Map Hackers Can Destroy a Business
An anonymous reader writes with an excerpt from Wired about the one big problem that comes with crowdsourced data: enough eyeballs may make all bugs shallow, but may not fare as well against malice and greed: Maps are dotted with thousands of spam business listings for nonexistent locksmiths and plumbers. Legitimate businesses sometimes see their listings hijacked by competitors or … [Link]
Mashable » Airline Suit Wants Refunds for Delayed Checked Bags
A lawsuit against United Airlines contends the carrier will leave passenger bags behind to make space for cargo shipments when a plane is too heavy. Gina Spadoni, the plaintiff in the suit, took a United flight from Chicago to Los Angeles in September and paid $25 to check her luggage — yet the bag did not make her same flight. That … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Snail trail: How to expel the gardener's biggest enemy
Nail varnish, correction fluid and disco lights have revealed the impressive homing instincts of garden snails, as well as the best ways to get rid of them (full text available to subscribers) 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Frozen is the New Black [Video]
After “Frozen” ends, “Frozen is the new black” begins, as Elsa must serve time in princess prison for freezing the kingdom of Arendelle. [Only Leigh] [Link]
Slashdot » Police Recording Confirms NYPD Flew At a Drone and Never Feared Crashing
Jason Koebler (3528235) writes An air traffic control recording confirms that a New York Police Department helicopter flew at a drone hovering near the George Washington Bridge earlier this week—not the other way around. What's more, police had no idea what to charge the drone pilots with, and never appeared to fear a crash with the drone.Two men were arrested … [Link]
Mashable » These 12 Tech Companies Have (Relatively) High Numbers of Women
When Facebook disclosed data on its workforce diversity last month, it was both good news and bad news regarding female employees. The good: Women hold 47% of non-technology jobs, such as in sales, marketing and finance. The bad: Just 15% of its engineers and computer scientists are women. Many tech companies know they have a lot of work to do when it comes … [Link]
Mashable » Lyft Won't Back Down After Threats by New York City Regulators
New York City regulators are trying to pump the brakes on Lyft's grand New York City debut. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing company announced earlier this week that it will commence operations in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens on Friday, despite a failure to meet specific requirements from the Taxi and Limousine Commission. See also: Conan, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart … [Link]
Mashable » The Curious Case of Cynk, an Abandoned Tech Company Now Worth $5 Billion
Many people were surprised when Facebook agreed to acquire WhatsApp for $19 billion in February, despite the fact it had virtually no revenue Some people were surprised when Twitter's market cap surged above $30 billion after its IPO, despite the fact it wasn't profitable But at least those companies actually had staff, users and, you know, a functional business. The latest … [Link]
Slashdot » Today In Year-based Computer Errors: Draft Notices Sent To Men Born In the 1800s
sandbagger (654585) writes with word of a Y2K-style bug showing up in Y2K14: "The glitch originated with the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles during an automated data transfer of nearly 400,000 records. The records of males born between 1993 and 1997 were mixed with those of men born a century earlier. The federal agency didn't know it because the state … [Link]
Mashable » There's Nothing Martha Stewart Loves More Than a Good Drone
Martha Stewart: domestic godess, ex-con, drone enthusiast The queen of arts and crafts posted a blog post on Wednesday featuring 31 "amazing aerial photos" of her farm taken on her newest "toy," a DJI Phantom flying camera See also: Flying Drones Capture Fireworks Better Than Any View You Will Ever See These drone-like, radio-controlled aircraft are lots of fun to play … [Link]
Mashable » Greenpeace Tells Lego to Ditch Shell
According to Greenpeace, everything is not awesome in Lego land. In a video less than two minutes long, the environmentalist organization calls for the Danish toymaker to divorce itself from Shell Oil Company. Greenpeace is demanding for the split because it says Shell is using Lego as a way to sell propaganda to children. See also: 11 Ways Lego Can … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AppFigures API Makes App Metrics Easier to Cultivate
AppFigures today introduced two resources developers can use to explore how their apps perform across most major app stores. The company debuted an API for public app store data and an App Reviews Engine, both of which provide developers with greater insight thanks to the potential for mining billions of data points.
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Slashdot » Microsoft Settles With No-IP After Malware Takedown
Trailrunner7 (1100399) writes It's been a weird couple of weeks for Microsoft. On June 30 the company announced its latest malware takedown operation, which included a civil law suit against Vitalwerks, a small Nevada hosting provider, and the seizure of nearly two dozen domains the company owned. Now, 10 days later, Microsoft has not only returned all of the seized … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GET RIPPED FAST: Hilarious Spartan Warrior Body Paint [Pics]
Out of shape and want a ripped body in just a few hours? Look no further than this amazing new technique: have an artist turn you into a Spartan warrior by painting you a six pack! In just three hours, artist Hikaru Cho transformed Mr. Nagata into a muscled Adonis. Be sure to check out the extra pics below as … [Link]
Mashable » Boyz II Men Thinks Buns Are Sexy. Pretzel Buns.
Boyz II Men, the guys behind the '90s soundtrack to your teenage romance, is making headlines again. But for an entirely different reason The group is the latest '90s sensation to join a series of Wendy's commercials that features throwback artists. See also: 11 Rad Ways to Relive the '90s "We like singing about buns, we've been singing about buns … [Link]
Mashable » An Israeli BuzzFeed Copycat Is Suddenly in the Top 10 of Facebook's Publishers
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and the surest way to Internet traffic. PlayBuzz, an Israeli knockoff of viral media giant BuzzFeed, has become one of the most popular media publishers on Facebook, according to data released by NewsWhip. The site, which looks very similar to BuzzFeed, right down to the cats, launched in December and has quickly gained traction. … [Link]
Mashable » This Tiny Hedgehog Is Having a Birthday and Everyone's Invited
You asked for it, Internet Let's hope those tiny hamsters saved room after eating tiny burritos because it's time for a tiny slice of cakeYouTube mastermind of all tiny things, HelloDenizen, is throwing a fiesta for their little hedgehog friend, and these itty bitty rodents are ready to party. See also: Marutaro the Hedgehog Is the Internet's Prickliest Star A … [Link]
Mashable » Garth Brooks: 'I Will Run, Crawl, Swim' to Play in Ireland
Garth Brooks is digging in his cowboy boots and refusing to back down from canceling a series of concerts in Dublin, a decision that has sparked international turmoil ensnaring U.S. President Barack Obama, the country's prime minister and somehow even Mexico's ambassador to Ireland. Brooks, who has sold more than 150 million albums since releasing his first record in 1989, said … [Link]
Mashable » Classic Art Paired With Hip-Hop Gives Mona Lisa Some Swag
First thing's first, Boldini's the realest Only on the Internet can two completely unrelated things can be mashed together to create something entirely new and attractively strangeDisney princesses are reimagined as everything and anything, goats make appearances on Taylor Swift tunes, and classic artwork receives new meanings with with hip hop lyrics as subtitles. 
"Diaz Albertini" (1909), Giovanni Boldini / "Fancy", … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Jellyfish in the sky was a high-flying rocket plume
Deep in the sea or high in the sky? A Russian Soyuz rocket produced this eerie jellyfish-like plume as it climbed up through the thin air of near space 
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Mashable » Contraception On A Chip: Is It Secure?
An implanted chip could give women the power to wirelessly control their own fertility, bringing contraception to millions of women in developing countries and reducing infant mortality and poverty along the way. The idea of wireless control over an implant, however, brings with it concerns about security and reliability. While any connected device has the potential to be hacked, the team … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Gets Its First Batch of iPhone Chips From TSMC
redletterdave (2493036) notes that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has shipped its first batch of microprocessors to Apple as the iPhone maker looks to diversify its overseas suppliers. Apple will continue to rely on Samsung for its microprocessors, but as the rivalry between Apple and Samsung heats up in the mobile and soon wearable arenas, the deal with TSMC allows … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Roku Beats Out Apple TV In U.S. Media Streaming
Of all the media-streaming households in the U.S., 44% of them use Roku as their primary streaming device, a new report suggests. A study conducted by market research firm Parks Associates shows Apple TV lags behind at 26%, while Netgear, Sony, Google TV and WD TV make up the remaining 30%. See also: How to Build a Completely Legal Version of … [Link]
Mashable » Rosie O'Donnell Is Coming Back To 'The View'
Rosie O'Donnell is reclaiming her seat at The View Rumors of her return have been circulating all week, but the show made it official with an announcement on Twitter today. "ABC confirms Rosie O'Donnell returns as co-host of #TheView w/ moderator Whoopi Goldberg for Season 18," the show Tweeted See also: 10 New Summer Series to Keep Your TV Addiction Alive … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Sued by FTC Because Kids Keep Making In-App Purchases
The U.S. government's consumer protection agency has filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly billing customers for unauthorized in-app purchases, many of which are made by children. The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday that it sought to refund millions of dollars in purchases made by children on their parents' accounts and put a permanent ban on Amazon's ability to bill for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Animal tests rise in Britain despite government pledge
Annual figures for research on live animals in England, Wales and Scotland show a small increase in testing in 2013 despite plans to cut the figure 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Japanese Doctor Who Will Make You Go WTF! [Video]
Gallifreyan jujitsu FOR THE WIN! [lepoissonriuge | Via Nerd Approved] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: the great gluten debate, Australia's new frontier, robot Arctic explorers, app to catch rapists, gecko feet and more 
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Mashable » 'The Sopranos' Opening Remade With 'Grand Theft Auto V'
When it comes to violent blockbusters, few things top The Sopranos and Grand Theft Auto V. YouTube channel 8-Bit Bastard combined the two crime hits by reenacting the unforgettable intro to The Sopranos using footage from Grand Theft Auto V. See also: This Beautiful Time-Lapse Video Was Captured in GTA V 
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Mashable » Nature Hits the 'Pause' Button On El Nino Development
The much-trumpeted development of an El Niño event in the tropical Pacific Ocean has become more muted in recent weeks, yet most signs still point to El Niño's eventual arrival, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported on Thursday For several months now, climate forecasters have advertised a high likelihood of an El Niño event beginning in the fall or … [Link]
Mashable » The Plight of an Indie Game Developer in a Room Full of Titans
E3 is an event all about spectacle and being over the top. Booths rattle your bones with bombastic speakers when you walk by; characters in costume, or scantily clad women, assault passers-by with flyers and freebies. So when you come to the conference to show off a more introspective and quiet game, you might struggle to stand out. Especially when … [Link]
Mashable » In Ukraine's East, the Big Battle Is Yet to Come
Ukrainian soldiers are assembling approximately 12 miles from the city of Donetsk after clashes with pro-Russian separatists throughout the eastern part of the country on Thursday. The insurgents once again tried to seize control of the Donetsk airport, the site of a bloody battle in May that took place just one day after the presidential election See also: Hundreds of People … [Link]
Mashable » 12 Very North Korean Quotes From North Korea's Letter About Seth Rogen Film
The government of North Korea has filed a formal protest with the United Nations over The Interview, a film starring Seth Rogen and James Franco about a plot to kill Kim Jong-Un. In the letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, North Korea's UN Ambassador Ja Song Nam accuses the United States of acting as a sponsor of terrorism and committing an … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacking a Tesla Model S Could Net $10,000 Prize
cartechboy (2660665) writes "It seems there's a new hack challenge set every week, but this time, it seems different. A challenge has been thrown down to hack a Tesla Model S with a $10,000 prize. The organizers of a computer security conference have set the challenge and it's open to anyone that registers for the Syscan conference. Taking place in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chimpanzee brain power is strongly heritable
Variations in chimpanzee intelligence have been shown for the first time to be strongly dictated by genetic inheritance, echoing findings in people 
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Mashable » Donatello Defies Death in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Motion Poster
Donatello, the smarty pants of the crime-fighting turtles, shows off his weapon of choice in a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles motion poster, above. It's a high-tech bo, of course "Allow me to be the badass for once," Donnie, voiced by Jeremy Howard, proclaims before blocking a barrage of bullets with his bo and knocking some sense into the firing … [Link]
Mashable » 13 Devastating Emmy Snubs
Emmy nominations were announced this morning, and they brought good news for the likes of Game of Thrones, True Detective and Netflix's Orange Is the New Black and House of Cards For others, however, the morning simply brought a reminder that life's not fair See also: 2014 Emmy Nominations: 'Game of Thrones' Leads Cable Domination Read more… More about Tv, Television, … [Link]
Mashable » Why Your Business Needs an Editorial Strategy
This article is part of SWOT Team, a new series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. Journalism, at its core, is about objective storytelling and shedding light on issues, people and trends that affect everyday life. At best, it is an act of nobility and service. At worst, it is a regurgitation of someone … [Link]
Slashdot » Maldives Denies Russian Claims That Secret Service Kidnapped a Politician's Son
Rei (128717) writes As was previously reported here, the Russian government has accused the U.S. Secret Service of kidnapping the son of ultranationalist LDPR MP Valery Seleznev in the Maldives. The son, Roman Seleznev, stands accused of running one of the world's largest carding operations, with others charged in the affair having already been convicted; however, Roman had until recently … [Link]
Mashable » Ice Cores Show Volcanoes Cooled Earth Less Than Estimated
Global cooling caused by some historic volcanic eruptions wasn't as extreme as climate scientists recently thought, according to newly revised ice core records from Antarctica. Volcanic eruptions blast sulfur-dioxide gas into the stratosphere, where it turns into tiny particles called sulfate aerosols that reflect the sun's energy and cool the Earth. Snow falling in Antarctica records the levels of sulfate in … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Nearly 80% of Apps in Apple's App Store Are Basically Lifeless
Apple’s App Store is touting some impressive accomplishments to mark its sixth birthday on Thursday. For starters, there have been 75 billion downloads to date and developers have earned $15 billion for their creations. But according to a report from mobile analytics company Adjust about the iOS app life cycle, nearly 80% of the 1.2 million apps currently available are just … [Link]
Mashable » Tempo Smart Calendar Upgrade Means It Really 'Gets' You
One of the iPhone's smartest calendar apps just got a little smarter. Tempo AI, the company behind Tempo, rolled out a redesigned app that adds support for iOS' Reminders app and Waze. The update also includes natural language processing for easier event creation. See also: 10 Apps You Need to Dominate Your Work Day One of Tempo's most useful features is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When you Finish a TV Series [Comic]
The same thing happens when you finish a good book/book series, which reminds me, I have to start the two series and the few standalone books featuring David Edding’s Belgarion/Belgarath/Polgara again. [Source: Endless Origami] [Link]
Mashable » 'I Regret Nothing': First Man to Buy Legal Weed in Washington Fired
A man in Spokane, Washington put on his favorite tie-dye shirt and grabbed a wad of cash, Doritos, Mountain Dew, a surplus army sleeping bag and bedroll before heading down to his neighborhood pot store with hopes of becoming the city's first customer to purchase a legal bag of weed. Mission accomplished 
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Mashable » Drive-By Compliments Bring Smiles to Strangers' Faces
Even the smallest compliment can brighten someone's day, especially if it's delivered by a complete stranger. Blake Grigsby's second installment of Drive-By Compliments takes the inspiring act to the streets, surprising Chicagoans with words of kindness as he passes them in his car. See also: 7-Year-Old Raises More Than $49,000 to Fund Friend's Surgery Watching people's faces shift from confusion … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists May Have Found the Brain's On/Off Switch
When I was a child about nine years old or so, I embarked on a mission to discover the barrier between waking and sleeping. I believed that if I concentrated each night before falling asleep, I would recognize the moment I slipped out of consciousness and into dream. I never found the precise line — although I did, unintentionally, teach myself … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's CEO Lays Out His Vision: 'We Will Reinvent Productivity'
Satya Nadella wants to get Microsoft to think different. Nadella, who took over as CEO of Microsoft in February, laid out his vision on Thursday to move the tech company away from its "devices and services" operating philosophy and instead focus more on rethinking productivity for consumers and businesses See also: 5 Things You Should Know About Microsoft's New CEO "We … [Link]
Slashdot » Prof. Andy Tanenbaum Retires From Vrije University
When Linus Torvalds first announced his new operating system project ("just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu"), he aimed the announcement at users of Minix for a good reason: Minix (you can download the latest from the Minix home page) was the kind of OS that tinkerers could afford to look at, and it was intended as … [Link]
Mashable » Rocket-Shaped Bicycle Could Set New Land Speed Record
For the past eight years, Cameron Robertson and Todd Reichert have dedicated themselves primarily to engineering human-powered flying vehicles. Now the Canadian founders of AeroVelo are taking their work to ground level by designing a bicycle that could set a new world record for human-powered vehicles, which is currently 133.8 kilometers per hour (83.1 mph). Robertson and Reichert plan to show … [Link]
Mashable » Sahara Desert Dust Takes Transatlantic Trip
If you’re sneezing right now, the cause may be on the other side of the planet. In late June, winds began blowing what NASA describes as a “river of dust” from Africa across the Atlantic Ocean to North and South America. Because of thermal expansion of the atmosphere around the equator, sand and dirt grains are suspended thousands of feet in the air, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 25 of The Best Anti-Jokes Ever [Pic]
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Mashable » Your Android Wear Smartwatch Can Now Control Your Phone's Camera
Google updated its Google Camera app Wednesday to add support for Android Wear. This means that you can use your smartwatch — such as the LG G Watch for Samsung Gear Live — as a remote trigger for the camera on your smartphone or tablet. See also: Android Wear First Look: Samsung and LG Put Alerts on Your Wrist To launch … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Electrifying feet help geckos keep their grip
Electrostatic forces may play a key role in the legendary stickiness of geckos' feet, says a team that gently dragged the creatures across several surfaces 
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Mashable » Do We Need a Smart Hoodie?
Have wearables gone wild? Elliott Morgan discusses if there’s even a market for things like the smart hoodie. Yesterday, Elliott looks into all the super-cool fake Twitter accounts out there. Read more…More about Social Media, Youtube, and Mashable Minute [Link]
Mashable » ABC's Diane Sawyer Identifies Palestinian Family as Israeli
ABC's Diane Sawyer committed an egregious error Wednesday night during her introduction of an ABC World News segment on the latest from Israel and the Gaza Strip Sawyer, in her waning months as host as the flagship evening news program, misidentified a Palestinian family as Israeli — a massive mistake in a conflict where divisions run deep. “We take you … [Link]
Mashable » Moto 360 Teaser Video Explains Its 'Classical' Smartwatch Design
Other Android Wear devices might be shipping now, but the Moto 360 is the model getting all the buzz. Motorola released a new teaser showing off some of the design elements of the smartwatch, which is expected to ship later this summer, to its YouTube channel on Wednesday. See also: Hands On With the Moto 360 "We were very inspired … [Link]
Mashable » Germany Asks Top U.S. Spy to Leave the Country
The German government has asked the top U.S. spy there to leave the country as a response to the latest scandals between the two countries, including NSA surveillance and the recent arrest of an alleged double agent The German government announced the move in Berlin on Thursday, underscoring Germany's impatience with American spying activities in the country See also: NSA Fallout: … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Gov't Plans To Push "Emergency" Surveillance Laws
beaker_72 (1845996) writes The Guardian reports that the UK government has unveiled plans to introduce emergency surveillance laws into the UK parliament at the beginning of next week. These are aimed at reinforcing the powers of security services in the UK to force service providers to retain records of their customers phone calls and emails. The laws, which have been … [Link]
Mashable » Long-Anticipated World's Tallest Water Slide Is Now Open for Business
The Verrückt water slide at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas, is officially open for business. Before park visitors go down the slide, they'll have to go up: 264 stairs to a platform higher than the Statue of Liberty and Niagara Falls. See also: 10 Crazy Vacation Ideas for Thrillseekers The slide, with a name that means "insane" in German, … [Link]
Mashable » UK Rushes Surveillance Laws Through Parliament
LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron pledged Thursday to rush through fresh measures to give police and spy agencies the power to scoop up mobile phone and internet data. The fast-track bill follows a European Court of Justice ruling in April that said forcing data companies to keep records of phone calls, texts and Internet usage violated the right … [Link]
Slashdot » Mathematicians Solve the Topological Mystery Behind the "Brazuca" Soccer Ball
KentuckyFC (1144503) writes "In the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, teams used a new kind of ball called the Telstar made from 12 black pentagonal panels and 20 white hexagonal panels. This ball has icosahedral symmetry and its own molecular analogue in the form of C60, the famous soccer ball-shaped fullerene. In 2006, a new ball called the TeamGeist was … [Link]
Mashable » Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Seen Smiling With Taliban Leader in Twitter Pic
A previously unseen photograph shows an American P.O.W. and a Taliban commander in what at least one right-leaning U.S. publication is calling a “bro hug.” Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the American P.O.Wfreed in a high-stakes prisoner exchange in Afghanistan in May, appears smiling and at ease alongside a Taliban commander in a new photograph posted to Twitter by someone associated with the … [Link]
Slashdot » India's National Informatics Centre Forged Google SSL Certificates
NotInHere (3654617) writes As Google writes on its Online Security Blog, the National Informatics Centre of India (NIC) used its intermediate CA certificate, issued by Indian CCA, to issue several unauthorized certificates for Google domains, allowing it to do Man in the middle attacks. Possible impact however is limited, as, according to Google, the root certificates for the CA were … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Government Agency
Chinese hackers have reportedly struck again. This time it's the U.S. agency that stores personnel information about federal employees, the Office of Personnel Management. The circumstances of the breach, first reported by The New York Times on Wednesday, are still unclear, but a senior Department of Homeland Security official confirmed to Mashable that the U.S. government became aware of the breach … [Link]
Mashable » Google Launches $100 Million Fund to Invest in European Startups
Google’s venture capital arm is turning its attention to Europe. Google announced on Thursday that Google Ventures will launch a $100 million fund to invest in European startups. The operation will be based out of London. See also: Are These the Next Hot European Startups? "We believe Europe’s startup scene has enormous potential," Bill Maris, a managing partner at Google Ventures, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange Is the New Black' Snags 12 Emmy Noms, Adding to Netflix Haul
Television Academy members once again tipped their hats to Netflix shows — series that are notably hosted only online instead of on cable or network TV — in a major way during Thursday's nominations announcement for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards. The first season of Orange Is the New Black earned 12 nods, the most for any comedy, bringing Netflix's total … [Link]
Mashable » PSA: Nobody Cares About Your New Phone
Image: Time Trabble Mikey HellerBeing excited about your new phone is cool. Flaunting your new phone in front of your friends who still have years left on their current contract? Not so coolTime Trabble's Mikey Heller explores this experience in his newest comic See also: The 8 Most Annoying Things Your Phone Does in Summer Remember that the next time … [Link]
Mashable » Emmys 2014: The Complete List of Nominations
Mindy Kaling and Carson Daly revealed the nominees for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards on Thursday. The rapid-fire nominations announcement at Hollywood's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre wrapped up with AMC's Breaking Bad deservedly piling up nods for its swan song as well as Netflix cinching noms for the first season of Orange Is the New Black in the comedy categories and … [Link]
Slashdot » IBM To Invest $3 Billion For Semiconductor Research
Taco Cowboy points out that many news outlets are reporting that IBM plans to spend $3 billion on semiconductor research and development in the next five years. The first goal is to build chips whose electronic components, called transistors, have features measuring just 7 nanometers, the company announced Wednesday. For comparison, that distance is about a thousandth the width of … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn Overhauls Contacts App, Putting Milestones Front and Center
LinkedIn continued its mobile march with another major app update Thursday The professional network, which already rolled out two new standalone apps in the past three months, announced Connected, a complete overhaul of its existing standalone app Contacts See also: 10 Creative Social Media Resumes To Learn From Contacts wasn't just an address book, although it could operate as one; the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Chronicling a revolution in digital art
Retro arcade games, cutting-edge special effects and interactive birdmen are all on show at a major retrospective of digital art at London's Barbican Centre 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Social Media Users: Connect with us! (Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Pinterest)
Did you know that just like everyone and their mother these days, we here at [GAS] have an account on almost all major social media sites on the Web? So if you’re not already following us via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Google Plus, here are the links to our profiles on each of these sites: Geeks are Sexy on Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » What Is Gluten? Everything You Need to Know in 2 Minutes
Gluten is a big buzzword in food distribution as the gluten-free market has become a billion dollar industry. Last year Americans spent 2.6 Billion dollars buying gluten-free foods Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity diagnoses are on the rise. However, a recent survey showed that only 8 to 12% of people who purchased gluten-free products actually suffered from gluten intolerance. Most … [Link]
Mashable » 14 Dogs That Frankly Cannot Take the Heat
There’s nothing more helpless than the middle of summer feeling when you can't escape the sweltering heat. When it's hot and the A.C. isn't kicking in (or worse, isn't working at all), your irritability flares with each bead of sweat dripping down your face and back. These overheated dogs know just how you feel. See also: 100 Hottest Chicks on Instagram … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 10 July 2014
Ex-Google Hacker Taking On The World’s Spy Agencies (Wired) — profile of the security expert working on protecting reporters. Meet Google’s Security Princess (Elle) — would have preferred to see her story in Wired. Much is good here, but this … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Bluetooth Speakers and Headphones
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here is a selection of Bluetooth speakers and headphones that are currently on sale on Amazon.com Speakers -Altec Lansing iMW555-BLK Inmotion Bluetooth Speaker (Pictured Above) – $149.99 $99.99 (33% Off) -Photive CYREN Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Built in Speakerphone & 8 hour Rechargeable Battery – $119.95 $39.95 (67% Off) -Prolix Waterproof … [Link]
Mashable » Israel Dramatically Steps Up Aerial Offensive on Gaza
JERUSALEM — Israel dramatically escalated its aerial assault in Gaza Thursday, hitting hundreds of Hamas targets. Palestinians reported that 16 people were killed in strikes that hit a home and a beachside cafe, and Israel's missile defense system once again intercepted rockets fired by militants at the country's heartland. Military spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner said Israel struck more than 320 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OMG The World is Over, The Internet Is Down! [Video]
A funny sketch by Julian Smith about what happens when the Internet goes down. [juliansmith87] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Exoplanet names will be put to public vote
The international group that names cosmic bodies is crowd-sourcing names for exoplanets – but will you be able to name a planet Alderaan or Westeros? 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Spoiler Alert: What Bran Will Look Like in Season 5 of GOT [Pic]
LOL, that’s all I have to say. [Imgur | Via NA] [Link]
Mashable » OK Go Music-Video Mastermind Creates 'Leo's Fortune' Game Trailer
The man behind the Rube Goldberg machines you've seen in videos from rock band OK Go has tackled his first game trailer for mobile darling Leo's Fortune. The game debuted on Android Thursday. The latest Leo's Fortune trailer, above, shows a Rube Goldberg machine that sends a blue ball down a complicated path, triggering new pieces of machinery as it … [Link]
Mashable » 'Extant' Series Premiere: Was Halle Berry's Space Drama a Successful Launch?
Astronaut Molly Woods (Halle Berry) is a woman on a mission. Well, rather, she was on a mission. Now that she's back from space and pregnant with what we assume is some sort of alien baby, she's a little confused — erm, more than a little As are we, actually. But that's the delight of Extant, a wonderful trifle of weirdness … [Link]
Mashable » 11 Ways Lego Can Organize Your Messy Life
Clearing the clutter in your life is pure child's play with your trusty Lego. Even if you're always on the go, it doesn't mean you can build yourself a harmonious space at home or work. These versatile little bricks aren't just a fun childhood toy, they're also a helpful way to get organized. See also: 17 Practical Uses for Lego in … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Bridge' Season 2: Franka Potente Is Awesome
FX’s gripping drama, The Bridge, that takes place on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border returned tonight to begin a new season, with the wounds of Season 1 still fresh Marco Ruiz (Demian Bichir) is just starting to function after the death of his son, Gus. (Remember, the final words of season one were Marco telling crime boss Fausto Galvan that … [Link]
Mashable » How a Paralyzed Man Moved His Fingers With His Mind
Ian Burkhart had barely finished his freshman year of college when he broke his neck. Standing on top of a cliff in North Carolina's Outer Banks, which overlooked an orange sandbar jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, he dove hands-first toward the deceptively shallow water below "It happened so fast. There was this loud snap," he says The impact with the sandbar … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Australia's epic scheme to farm its northern wilds
The government wants to dam northern rivers to create a giant food bowl – but no one knows how it will affect the environment or Indigenous people 
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Mashable » 'Altrocentrism': The Selfless Quality That Will Still Jumpstart Your Career
I have evaluated countless job candidates, many with MBAs. By the time their resumes reach my desk, I assume they have the basic job skills, earned a solid GPA, and racked up an impressive list of extracurricular activities. What differentiates a standout candidate from the pack is whether he or she has the altrocentric leadership skills needed in business. What is … [Link]
Mashable » Your State's Favorite Book of 2014, So Far
Excellent work, USA Out of all 50 states, 48 have succeeded yet again in the age-old tradition of making a young adult novelist very rich. If you're even slightly familiar with current teen culture, we're sure you know where this is headed See also: 11 YA Books With Happy Endings to Read on the Beach This Summer 
According to Amazon, the … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Shoots Down "Bitcoin Isn't Money" Argument In Silk Road Trial
An anonymous reader writes in with the latest in the case against the alleged creator of the Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht. The government and legal community may still be arguing over whether bitcoin can be defined as "money." But the judge presiding over the landmark Silk Road drug case has declared that it's at least close enough to get you … [Link]
Mashable » The Top 10 Reasons You're Still Clinging to Facebook
Facebook has us hooked, and most of us aren't saying goodbye anytime soon. The thought of deleting your Facebook account permanently has probably crossed your mind. But whether it's FOMO or wanting to keep in touch with others, something holds us back and we're unable to escape the social media giant See also: 20 Things Your Most Annoying Friends Do … [Link]
Mashable » 2014 Emmy Nominations: 'Game of Thrones' Leads Cable Domination
Cable has reigned supreme. The Primetime Emmy Awards announced nominations this morning, and leading the pack? Game of Thrones with 19 nominations, including Best Drama seriesFargo ranks second with 18 noms (including two for Billy Bob Thorton and Martin Freeman in Lead Actor in a Miniseries) and American Horror Story: Coven walked away with 17. See also: Emmys 2014: The Complete … [Link]
Mashable » Cringe-Worthy Gifts From Australia To World Leaders
Our leaders have a strange habit of making us seem ridiculous on the world stage. Some would think we can't afford a regular presidential gift. Or that we simply don't know what is acceptable. Here are the absolute worst. 1. A pair of RM Williams boots Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott might have outdone all past leaders with his gift to … [Link]
Mashable » Video of a Guy Performing 29 Celebrity Impressions Was a Hoax
A video with a guy performing a song while impersonating the voices of 29 celebrities came out last week, and it sounded almost too good to be true As it turns out, it was too good to be true, as Rob Cantor, the singer in the video, did not actually sing the song See also: Powerful Music Video Photoshops Singer … [Link]
Slashdot » Single European Copyright Title On the Horizon
presroi (657709) writes "It has been 13 years after the last harmonization effort of copyright within the European Union and this period might soon be over. After the election of a new European Parliament in May this year, Jean-Claude Juncker has been nominated to become the new President of the European Commission. He has named a unified copyright his top … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Time for some grains of truth about wheat and gluten
The current epidemic of gluten intolerance says more about our psychology than our physiology 
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Mashable » Customers Infuriated Over Jeep 'Scam' With $10K Vehicles
Australians are fuming over a car competition where they could have won the chance to purchase a Jeep for $10,000. Jeep Australia’s “World’s Most Remote Dealership” competition slashed the price of the vehicle for the first 10 callers to a phone number revealed at 9am AEST. 
Image: Jeep AustraliaFrom the 30,000 people who entered, thousands took to the official Jeep Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » Rob Ford Was a 'Bully' at Rehab, Fought Other Residents: Report
TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford fought with fellow rehab residents during his two-month stay at GreeneStone Clinic, and was removed from his group therapy program for being verbally abusive, according to a report. "Ford broke things, got into fights with other residents," an anonymous source at the Muskoka, Ontario rehab facility told The Toronto Star. See also: 'Rob Ford The … [Link]
Slashdot » The Lovelace Test Is Better Than the Turing Test At Detecting AI
meghan elizabeth writes If the Turing Test can be fooled by common trickery, it's time to consider we need a new standard. The Lovelace Test is designed to be more rigorous, testing for true machine cognition. An intelligent computer passes the Lovelace Test only if it originates a "program" that it was not engineered to produce. The new program—it could … [Link]
Mashable » Why the 2014 World Cup Final Must Redeem the Disgrace of 1990
Picture the worst soccer match you've ever seen. Make it more boring than Wednesday's Argentina-Netherlands semi-final clash, more one-sided than Tuesday's Brazil-Germany matchup — just without the goals Fill it with more cynical fouls than the 2010 World Cup final when the Netherlands tried to kick Spain to shreds, and more outrageous play-acting than this video full of dives, then throw … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Dedicated Low Power Embedded Dev System Choice?
An anonymous reader writes "I'm a Solaris user which is not well supported by the OSS toolchains. I'd like to have a dedicated Linux based dev system which has good support for ARM, MSP430 and other MCU lines and draws very little (5-10 watts max) power. The Beaglebone Black has been suggested. Is there a better choice? This would only … [Link]
Mashable » Elsa Does Hard Time in Princess Prison in 'Frozen Is the New Black'
Not all princesses get a fairy-tale ending. It turns out, Elsa had to do a little time for freezing over her hometownYouTube user Leigh Lahav sends the ice queen straight to princess prison in an animated mashup of Orange is the New Black and Disney's Frozen. See also: 10 Most-Loved 'OITNB' Characters, According to Twitter Of course, Elsa is a … [Link]
Mashable » Aereo to Courts: Fine, We're a Cable Company
Aereo lost its case before the U.S. Supreme Court because a majority of the justices said its resemblance to a cable company meant it had violated copyright laws Now, Aereo agrees. In a blog post published Wednesday night, the streaming television startup announced its next strategic step in an attempt to save its business, and avoid squandering nearly $100 million in … [Link]
Mashable » Asus VivoTab Note 8 Tablet Is Wrong Size, Wrong OS
The 8-inch Asus VivoTab Note 8 tablet is among one of the newer Windows-based tablets to hit the market, promising a full Windows 8.1 experience in a much smaller form factor The device ($279 for 32GB) is smart in theory, but like Dell, Lenovo and other competitors, it's stuck with an awkward dual-OS problem. While VivoTab accommodates Windows mobile/desktop schizophrenia with … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Dead, Including 4 Children, in Houston Shooting
SPRING, Texas — A man involved in a domestic dispute opened fire at a suburban Houston home Wednesday evening, killing six people, four of them children, and wounding a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. The suspected gunman later surrendered after a three-hour standoff with deputies who had cornered him in a nearby cul-de-sac. See also: Chicago's Brutal Weekend Ends With 82 People … [Link]
Mashable » How Argentina's Win Makes Brazil's World Cup Nightmare So Much Worse
The Argentine fans leaned their entire torsos out of the bus windows, beating on the metal sides, singing, yelling and taunting the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro. But mostly taunting This was June 21 2014, the day Argentina played Iran in the World Cup's Group F. As Argentina soccer fans rode down Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana — one of Rio's … [Link]
Mashable » Panic, Then Tears, as Humans Save Beached Whale
When a whale gets stranded on an Australian beach — which isn't a rare occurrence — the public gets crazy emotional. A young 8-metre (26-foot) beast was beached on a Gold Coast shore Tuesday night during its annual migration from Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef See also: Raju the Elephant Cries After Being Rescued From Captivity As Sea World Australia … [Link]
Mashable » Springsteen's Post-Apocalyptic Short Film Exists Because He's the Boss
In a new short film called Hunter of Invisible Game, filled with gloomy visuals reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic The Road, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen wades through a lonely world while experiencing flashbacks of happier times with family The 10-minute film debuted Wednesday on his website, where you can watch it. Springsteen served as executive producer, while producer credits go to … [Link]
Slashdot » The Future of Wearables: Standalone, Unobtrusive, and Everywhere
jfruh writes Wearable tech has been a pretty niche product so far, and a widely derided one at that, but moves are in the works to help the category break into the mainstream. One of the biggest irritants is that most wearable devices must pair with a smartphone to actually connect to the Internet — but an AT&T exec says … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Pokitdok's API Out to Slash Health Care Costs
Pokitdok launches API as platform for hard to find pricing data on healthcare. Apartment Guide Releases Certified Review API. Plus: El Salvador to hold a hackathon, and Mediafire creates an online resource for developers.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Paid Apps Not Allowed; Google Develops Android Wear Workaround
Google goofed and now developers have to pay. As the first wave of Android Wear devices reach their new owners, they'll quickly discover a glitch prevents them from downloading paid apps from the Play Store. So much for making money selling apps for wearables?
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Mashable » Virginia Senator Asks FTC to Investigate Facebook
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner isn't letting Facebook off the hook for experimenting with user emotions Warner, a member of the U.S. Senate since 2008, is encouraging the Federal Trade Commission to "fully explore" a 2012 Facebook study in which the company overexposed users to either positive or negative content in their News Feeds to examine how it impacted their emotions. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Why the Moon's Far Side Looks So Different
StartsWithABang writes 55 years ago, the Soviet probe Luna 3 imaged the side of the Moon that faces away from us for the first time. Surprisingly, there were only two very small maria (dark regions) and large amounts of mountainous terrain, in stark contrast to the side that faces us. This remained a mystery for a very long time, even … [Link]
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