Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Is the Software Renaissance Ending?
An anonymous reader writes Writer and former software engineer Matt Gemmell adds his voice to the recent rumblings about writing code as a profession. Gemmell worries that the latest "software Renaissance," which was precipitated by the explosion of mobile devices, is drawing to a close. "Small shops are closing. Three-person companies are dropping back to sole proprietorships all over the … [Link]
Mashable » High-Tech Bats at Triple-A Home Run Derby First to Reveal Live Swing Speeds
The 2014 Triple-A Home Run Derby held in Durham, N.C., on Monday night became the first professional baseball event to use 3D bat swing analysis technology during a live game Embedded on the bottom of each bat was a tiny sensor from startup Zepp Labs, which tracked metrics such as bat speed and angle at impact. As an extension of Zepp's … [Link]
Mashable » Google+: Fake Profile Names Are Now Allowed
Google+ dropped all of its restrictions surrounding profile names Tuesday, which means users can now use any name they want on their profile page At launch in 2011, Google+ restricted users from adopting fake names, although that rule has softened over the years. For example, YouTube users have already been able to use their YouTube profile name on Google+, even if … [Link]
Mashable » Relive the Greatest World Cup Moments With a Flip Book
The World Cup will never be over as long as it lives in your heart — or as a flip book. German stationary company Stabilo created a flip book to help you relive the top three goals of the entire tournament. The video of the book in action shows Robin van Persie, James Rodriguez and Tim Cahill scoring their impressive … [Link]
Slashdot » Pseudonyms Now Allowed On Google+
An anonymous reader writes When Google+ launched, it received criticism across the internet for requiring that users register with their real names. Now, Google has finally relented and removed all restrictions on what usernames people are allowed to use. The company said, "We know you've been calling for this change for a while. We know that our names policy has … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Cisco Claims Cloud Storage Costs May Not Go to Zero After All
Cisco takes on AWS cloud services by heading in the opposite direction to raise costs and add services . Appy Pie's new API will try to transform radio stations in mobile apps. Plus: a blazingly fast mobile content management system, and Wibbitz's text-to-video App is released in Spanish.
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Slashdot » Telcos Move Net Neutrality Fight To Congress
Presto Vivace writes: "Public Knowledge is rallying its supporters after learning that some House members plan to try and add an amendment to H.R. 5016, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act to block funding of FCC network neutrality rules. H.R. 5016 is the bill that keeps funding the government and whose failure to pass can shut it down. … [Link]
Mashable » Three More Exit 'Saturday Night Live'
The tides are changing at Saturday Night Live. Noël Wells, John Milhiser and Nasim Pedrad will not be returning to the sketch-comedy show for its 40th season, a source confirmed to Mashable on Tuesday. See also: Brooks Wheelan 'Fired' From 'SNL' The news comes on the heels of Brooks Wheelan's exit, which he announced yesterday via Twitter. A representative for NBC … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Word Crimes: “Weird Al” Parodies Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines [Music Video]
Word Crimes: A new music video in “Weird Al” Yankovic’s 8 music videos in 8 days. Watch yesterday’s video: Because I’m Tacky: A “Happy” Parody by Weird Al Yankovic [alyankovicVEVO] [Link]
Mashable » Germany's Anti-NSA Tools: Typewriters and Classical Music
German politicians are considering reverting to old-school forms of communication to thwart U.S. surveillance efforts. Patrick Sensburg, the head of the Germany's NSA Inquiry Committee, said in a TV interview Monday that officials have discussed conducting internal communications by typewriter to keep American eyes off of sensitive documents. "In fact, we already have [a typewriter], and it’s even a non-electronic typewriter," … [Link]
Mashable » California Drought Causes Largest Water Loss in State History
The California drought will deprive the state's thirsty farmers of 6.6 million acre-feet of surface water, which works out to a whopping 2.2 trillion gallons — enough to fill 60 million average-sized swimming pools, a new study revealed. The drought is causing the "greatest absolute reduction in water availability for California agriculture ever seen," according to the study by the University … [Link]
Mashable » Bomb Shelters and Conference Calls: A Workday for Israel's Tech Firms
Last Friday, Benny Shaviv, an Israeli entrepreneur, picked up a birthday cake from a local bakery and was driving home with his soon-to-be 9-year-old son when he got an alert on his iPhone. "We stopped on the side of the road and jumped into a ditch," he says. Shaviv and his son, Roy, were about 500 yards from the Iron Dome, … [Link]
Mashable » Street Artist Mocks Your Obsession With Facebook Likes
As we sip our sugary soda and furiously click through our News Feeds, taking a look at the murals by an Italian street artist, who calls himself Mister Thoms, might give us pause. His surreal, hilarious and yet poignant paintings comment on everything from advertising to the Internet. His most recent work, entitled "Like a Vision," depicts a maniacal looking … [Link]
Slashdot » Harvesting Energy From Humidity
rtoz writes: Last year, MIT researchers discovered that when water droplets spontaneously jump away from superhydrophobic surfaces during condensation, they can gain electric charge in the process. Now, the same team has demonstrated that this process can generate small amounts of electricity that might be used to power electronic devices. This approach could lead to devices that can charge cellphones … [Link]
Mashable » Google to Give Developers First Project Ara Hardware for Modular Smartphones
Project Ara, Google's ambitious plan to create customizable modular smartphones, just moved one step closer to becoming reality. The tech giant is now accepting applications from developers interested in receiving development boards, which will be used to create the first Project Ara modules See also: Google Previews New Designs for Its Modular Smartphones The goal of Project Ara, led by Google's … [Link]
Slashdot » HP Claims Their Moonshot System is a 'New Style of IT' (Video)
Didn't we already have something kind of like this called a Blade server? But this is better! An HP Web page devoted to Moonshot says, 'Compared to traditional servers, up to: 89% less energy; 80% less space; 77% less cost; and 97% less complex.' If this is all true, the world of servers is now undergoing a radical change. || … [Link]
Mashable » One of the Last Places in the U.S. Where Crumbs Cupcakes Exist
The last batches of delicacies from the famous Crumbs Bake Shop are nestled away in the remote town of Paducah, Kentucky. Crumbs Bake Shop abruptly closed all 48 of its stores across 10 states last week, but don't worry: Sweet-toothed investors are reviving it. Crumbs will be acquired in a Chapter 11 process by the newly formed Lemonis Fischer Acquisition … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Pushes Hard Into Enterprise With IBM Partnership
Apple and IBM really, really want your next work-issued smartphone to be an iPhone. The two companies announced on Tuesday they were partnering to offer special iPhones and iPads to enterprise customers. Under the terms of the deal, IBM will create more than 100 business-focused apps, and Apple will sell iPhones and iPads preloaded with specific apps to companies all over … [Link]
Mashable » 10-Year-Old Will Make His Acting Debut as Mowgli in Disney's 'Jungle Book'
The Walt Disney Studios went waaaay beyond the bare necessities to find Mowgli for its upcoming feature The Jungle Book. After a global search, Disney finally landed on 10-year-old newcomer Neel Sethi from New York. Sethi will make his acting debut in the film directed by Jon Favreau (Elf, Iron Man). And not only will he be the greenest actor in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mjolnir to be Taken Up by a Female in New ‘Thor’ Series
Disney owns ABC. Disney owns Marvel. So it only makes sense — I guess? — that the announcement of a female Thor happens on ABC’s female-centric morning talk show The View. In the new installation of the Thor comics, the mighty Mjolnir will be picked up by a woman. 
To be clear: Thor is not becoming a woman; the hammer … [Link]
Mashable » Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally Joins Google's Board
Alan Mulally is joining a tech company, after all — just not the one many thought he would. Mulally, the 68 year-old former president and CEO of Ford, has been appointed to Google's board of directors, the search giant announced late Tuesday See also: 10 Simple Google Calendar Tips and Tricks to Boost Your Productivity “Alan brings a wealth of proven … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel Made Karen Gillan a Wig of Her Own Hair That She'll Wear on 'Selfie'
LOS ANGELES — Doctor Who alum Karen Gillan may have had to shave her red locks to play the villain in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, but luckily her pals at Marvel had a solid post-head shave plan: Make her hair into a wig. "They took it strand-by-strand and put it into a wig," the still short-haired Gillan revealed Tuesday to … [Link]
Mashable » 18 Stolen Dinosaur Skeletons Returned to Mongolia
More than 18 dinosaur skeletons illegally taken from Mongolia were formally returned to their homeland last week, U.S. authorities announced. The fossilized bones were handed over to Mongolian officials in a repatriation ceremony held July 10 in New York. "Today, we return a veritable nest of dinosaurs," Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement after the ceremony. "This is a historic … [Link]
Mashable » Paris Hilton's New Music Video Is Very Unicorn-y
Unicorns everywhere wept after watching Paris Hilton torture one of their own kind in the polarizing pop star's head-scratching "Come Alive" music video. Footage shows the unicorn whispering for help, music police confirmed to Mashable, adding that officers eventually saved the majestic white beast after filming ended. See also: The Unofficial History of Unicorns The "Stars Are Blind" singer, a … [Link]
Mashable » Google Hires 'Project Zero' Hackers to Debug the Internet
Google has hired a team of hackers to sniff out some of the biggest bugs lurking within the Internet as a part of a new project it calls "Project Zero." The Project Zero team aims to reduce the number of people affected by targeted attacks and stop bugs like Heartbleed early on. Google said the new hires will be "contributing 100% … [Link]
Mashable » Hodor Is Going on a 'Rave of Thrones'
Hodor Hodor Hodor Hodor, Hodor Hodor — Hodor Hodor. Hodor Hodor Hodor; Hodor Hodor Translation: Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn, who plays (surprise) Hodor, will be DJing at at different clubs around Australia in August and September for a tour called "Rave of Thrones." See also: If 'Game of Thrones' Were Written From Hodor's Perspective The press release had some … [Link]
Mashable » The Democratization of Drones
The awesome power to attack from above, unseen and out of harm's way, was once the stuff of science fiction. It became reality in the early 2000s, when an American fleet of ominously named Raptors, Predators and Reapers brought U.S. military superiority into the 21st century. But the U.S. isn't the only kid on the block with militarized drones anymore. American … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo Revenue Declines Again; Marissa Mayer Is 'Not Satisfied'
A day shy of the two-year anniversary of Marissa Mayer being named Yahoo CEO, the company announced second-quarter earnings that missed already low expectations. Yahoo reported second-quarter revenue ex-TAC (excluding traffic acquisition costs) of $1.04 billion, below the $1.08 billion analysts forecast. Earnings also came in below expectations at $0.37 compared to $0.38. See also: Yahoo's Comeback Is All Smoke and … [Link]
Slashdot » Marvel's New Thor Will Be a Woman
An anonymous reader writes: Marvel Comics has announced that Thor, the thunder god whose story has been told in comic books, movies, and TV shows since the 1960s, will fall from grace, and no longer be able to wield his hammer Mjolnir. A brand new female character will take up the name Thor and continue the series. Jason Aaron, the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How the Internet Works [Comic]
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Mashable » Weird Al Wrote the Perfect Song for Grammar Snobs
You thought every "Blurred Lines" parody idea had already been done, and yet here we sit Weird Al has released his own take on "Blurred Lines" called "Word Crimes." You won't find any scantily clad models in it, just a bunch of textual examples of how we could all improve at using the English language See also: 10 Foolproof Tips … [Link]
Mashable » Matt McGorry Says ABC Show Won't Cut Into 'Orange Is the New Black' Role
LOS ANGELES — Orange Is the New Black fans can expect to see just as much John Bennett as before, despite his portrayer's commitment to two shows. Matt McGorry has confirmed that his role on ABC's upcoming Shonda Rhimes-produced drama How to Get Away With Murder will not interfere with his role on Orange Is the New Black Season 3. "I’m … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Customer Service Rep Just Won't Take No For an Answer
RevWaldo writes: The Verge and other sources report on how AOL's Ryan Block ultimately succeeded in cancelling his Comcast account over the phone, but not before the customer service representative pressed him for eight solid minutes (audio) to explain his reasoning for leaving "the number one provider of TV and internet service in the country" in a manner that would … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a Man Miraculously Transform Into an Ape in Under 4 Minutes
When it comes to makeup, Emily Van Tassel doesn't monkey around In four hours, Van Tassel — who (plot twist!) has no formal experience in makeup artistry — immaculately transformed a man into an ape with makeup inspired by the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes film. See also: Pugs Are the Real Threat to Mankind The transformation was … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs in Wheelchairs Playing Fetch Is All You Need Right Now
When life has got you down, it's best to step back and consider what's really important. For example, these dogs in wheelchairs playing fetch. This video shows five adorable pups in wheelchairs running alongside their friends, hunting for a stick Prepare to weep with joy Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. John Oliver on … [Link]
Mashable » After Passport Incident, TSA Reminds Staff That D.C. Is Not a Foreign Country
Reminder: Washington, D.C., is in the United States. While it should be obvious the nation's capital is in fact part of the country, occasional incidents with the TSA would prove otherwise. Reporter Justin Gray was flying out of Orlando International Airport to head home to Washington, D.C., over the weekend when a TSA agent said his D.C. license was not a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Trailer: Green Lantern [Video]
From Screen Junkies: In brightest day, in blackest night, Green Lantern won’t escape our sight!! You’ve been demanding this one since the very first Honest Trailer – so we figured it was time to shine a (green) light on one of the most disappointing superhero movies ever. [Screen Junkies] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Know this: the latest psychotherapy transforms lives
Economist Richard Layard and psychologist David Clark champion evidence-based therapies for depression and anxiety. They tell how their mission has just begun (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Kim Kardashian's iOS Game Could Make $200 Million This Year – Here's How
Love her or hate her, you have to recognize Kim Kardashian's star power, especially now that her iPhone game is among the most popular — and profitable — of the year. According to a Bloomberg interview with an analyst, Kim's game could make $200 million in revenue this year, lifting publisher Glu Mobile's share price. And though you can theoretically spend … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Future-Proof Jobs?
An anonymous reader writes: My niece, who is graduating from high school, has asked me for some career advice. Since I work in data processing, my first thought was to recommend a degree course in computer science or computer engineering. However, after reading books by Jeremy Rifkin (The Third Industrial Revolution) and Ray Kurzweil (How to Create a Mind), I … [Link]
Mashable » Blink-182 Album Is Coming: Tom Apologizes for All the Small Delays
Where are you, Blink-182? We miss you, miss you. The pop punk rock trio, whose first studio album came out nearly 20 years ago, have good news for fans patiently waiting for a new music. Tom DeLonge revealed in an Instagram caption that he, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker have started rehearsing fresh material for an upcoming (and delayed) album, which … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Fixes Huge API Security Vulnerability
Security researcher Stephen Sclafani discovered a massive API-based security vulnerability at Facebook. Facebook rewarded him with $20,000 and fixed the years-old problem within hours.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » GraphHopper's API Helps Get You From A to B
Whether for business or pleasure, finding the fastest and most convenient way of getting to where you want to go is a must. Nobody likes the frustration of getting lost, driving in circles or getting stuck in traffic jams, and for businesses, wasted time on the roads equals wasted money. So it's no surprise that we have come to rely … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Review: HP IDOL OnDemand APIs Help Organizations Make Sense of Data
HP IDOL OnDemand is a suite of APIs focused on solving overcoming some of the tough challenges of the data boom. Indeed, data is being generated at levels never before seen, and the flow shows no signs of stopping or even slowing down. This data comes from many different sources, and, to make use of it, organizations must be able … [Link]
Mashable » Goodbye, Golden State? Voters to Decide If California Should Split Into Six
Voters will decide if six Californias would be better than one. A ballot initiative sponsored by billionaire venture capitalist Timothy Draper that proposes carving California into six states has gathered 1.3 million signatures, more than the 808,000 required, to appear before voters, according Roger Salazar, a spokesman for the campaign, in an e-mail. See also: California Town Becomes Tense Immigration Battleground … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Announcing BioCoder issue 4
We’ve made it to our fourth issue of BioCoder! I’m excited about this issue — it’s the best collection of articles we’ve published so far. Some of the highlights are: Implanting Evolution: We spend a lot of time thinking about … [Link]
Mashable » LivingSocial Replaces CEO With eBay Executive
LivingSocial has replaced its CEO and co-founder Tim O'Shaughnessy with eBay general manager Gautam Thaker. O'Shaughnessy's departure had been expected since early 2014 when he published on LivingSocial's blog that he planned to step down. The new was first reported by Re/code and announced in a press release. See also: LivingSocial Offers Merchants a New Deal Thaker had also been serving … [Link]
Mashable » Bend Your Fashion Rules for Our Photo Challenge
Some rules are meant to be bent — especially when it comes to style. While this doesn’t necessarily mean you should start wearing a garbage bag as a dress or your pants inside out, it doesn’t hurt to deviate a bit from the norm. For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge, we partnered with Hewlett-Packard to see which rules in fashion are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Journalist Publishes Own Twitter Password; Pays Price
A Wall Street Journal journalist has published his Twitter password to prove the value of two-factor authentication. Christopher Mims remains unhacked, but his argument hasn’t been entirely borne out. Mims wrote a piece titled “The Password Is Finally Dying. Here’s Mine” with the subheading “Device-Based Authentication Is Making Passwords Irrelevant.” Ironically the piece is behind a paywall meaning many readers … [Link]
Mashable » ABC Sets Premiere Dates for 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,' 'Once Upon A Time'
ABC has set its fall premiere dates. The season start dates for Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Scandal, On~ Upon a Time and more have been to Mashable's TV calendar (below). SEE ALSO: ABC's 'Game of Thrones'-Like Reality Show 'The Quest' Fully Explained As previously announced, the new season of Once Upon a Time (premiering Sept. 28) will feature characters from hit Disney cartoon, Frozen, played … [Link]
Mashable » Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart Man Up for Jenny Lewis Music Video
Jenny Lewis' newest music video teaches us three things: 1. MustachedAnne Hathaway does not make an attractive man. 2. Gender norms shouldn't exist. 3. Rainbow pantsuits should exist (The third being the most important of lessons.) See also: OK Go's Mind-Boggling Music Video Is a Trove of Optical Illusions Lewis's video for her single "Just One of the Guys" taps … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The HALO 3 Theme Song in a Stairwell [Video]
This is amazing. Edit: And here’s a much better version we posted a while ago, but I’ll repost it anyways. (Thanks qner!) [Quinn Halleck] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Revealing all: A history of secret writing
A history of secret messages that runs from lemon juice to codes in digital photos, Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies doesn't quite live up to its glamorous title 
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Slashdot » Mozilla Doubles Down on JPEG Encoding with mozjpeg 2.0
An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today announced the release of mozjpeg version 2.0. The JPEG encoder is now capable of reducing the size of both baseline and progressive JPEGs by 5 percent on average (compared to those produced by the standard JPEG library libjpeg-turbo upon which mozjpeg is based). Mozilla today also revealed that Facebook is testing mozjpeg 2.0 to … [Link]
Mashable » Iran Continues Facebook Crackdown, Sentences Users to 127 Years
Iran’s diplomats are pretty into social media — one recently Instagrammed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry during a top-level meeting. For the rest of Iranians, however, using social media can be a crime. On Sunday, the official IRNA news agency reported that eight Facebook users were sentenced to a combined 127 years in prison for actions counter the country's national … [Link]
Mashable » Israel Confirms First Death as Palestinian Toll Nears 200
A 38-year-old Israeli man was killed by a Hamas rocket, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday The death marks the country’s first casualty in Israel's latest round of conflict with Hamas, which is now in its second week. Nearly 200 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,000 wounded in Israeli airstrikes that targeted alleged members of Hamas. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Your Personal Data Is On Your Phone — In the Form of Bacteria
jfruh (300774) writes "Yes, we all know that we have a lot of personally identifying information on our phones that maybe we shouldn't. But even if our data is locked down and encrypted, we're all leaving biological footprints on our phones, which are basically extensions of our personal bacterial ecosystem. A study has concluded that phones could be a less … [Link]
Mashable » Typhoon Could Be the Strongest to Ever Hit Manila, Philippines
After rapidly intensifying on Monday night, Typhoon Rammasun, which is known as "Glenda" in the Philippines, made landfall near Sorsogon, Philippines, on the southeastern part of Luzon Island, at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 local time (2 a.m. ET on July 15 ) as a Category Three storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, with maximum sustained winds of about … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SO, THIS IS A THING: Robert Downey, Jr.’s Face on Pin-Up Girls’ Bodies [PICS]
I don’t know what sick mind first thought of this…but I’m equal parts uncomfortable and glad that this exists. 
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New Scientist – News » US admits security breaches with deadly virus samples
Biosecurity slip-ups in US labs handling anthrax and smallpox happened because of lack of oversight and failure to follow protocol, says new report 
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Slashdot » White House Punts On Petition To Allow Tesla Direct Sales
First time accepted submitter neanderslob (1207704) writes Last Friday, over a year after the petition gained the required signatures for a response, the White House rejected a We the People petition to "Allow Tesla Motors to sell directly to consumers in all 50 states." The letter went on to defend the administration by citing their initiatives "in promoting vehicle efficiency." … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: rogue elements in the periodic table, how behaviour genetics jumped the rails, Ebola, Detroit water, UK science and more 
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Slashdot » Google's Project Zero Aims To Find Exploits Before Attackers Do
DavidGilbert99 (2607235) writes "Google has announced Project Zero, a group of security experts who will hunt down security flaws in all software which touches the Internet. Among the group is a 24-year-old called George Hotz who shot to fame in 2007 when he was the first to unlock the iPhone before reverse engineering the PlayStation 3." Quoting the Project Zero … [Link]
Mashable » Box Gives Businesses Unlimited Storage, Adds Office 365 Integration
As the cloud storage wars continue to heat up, Box unveiled two new features aimed squarely at its business and enterprise customers. The company announced Tuesday it was rolling out unlimited storage to its business customers and new support for Office 365 See also: Cloud Wars: It’s Real, It’s Happening and It’s Awesome Box has offered plans free of storage restrictions … [Link]
Mashable » Swipe Right for Spambots: Fake Tinder Profiles Still Seduce Users
Mobile matchmaking tool Tinder is becoming one of the most popular ways to find love online, but it can also be a minefield for unsuspecting users whose matches are actually spambots. Cybersecurity company Symantec has released a study on fake Tinder profiles, in which spammers use photos of attractive women to lure users into sending their information to fake webcam sites … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat Adds Filters That Unlock Art Based on Your Location
Snapchat added a collection of geo-filters to its popular app that allow users to add fun labels and drawings based on their location. Snapchat users can now add specific art and labels to snaps take in certain cities and destinations. For example, if you're taking a photo at Disneyland, you'll be able to swipe right to see art related to the … [Link]
Mashable » Thor Is Now a Woman: Marvel Announces Goddess of Thunder
There’s an "s" missing in this phrase: "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." Marvel announced on Tuesday that in its new comic book run coming in October, Thor as we know him becomes unworthy of Mjolnir, so the hammer — and the title of "Thor" — will pass on from the son of … [Link]
Mashable » What Are the Factors That Most Often Lead to Promotion?
This question originally appeared on Quora.What are the real reasons some people get promoted and others don't?I would appreciate answers based on observation and experience from people with significant management experience that take into account the political dimension of promotion, rather than [adages such as] "work hard and do a good job."Answer below by Jason M. Lemkin, partner at Storm Ventures; … [Link]
Mashable » The Entire 'Harry Potter' Series in 2 Minutes
Clocking in at 1,178 minutes, or just under 20 hours, the Harry Potter films, while excellent representations of the wonderful books by J.K. Rowling, are simply too long to watch. But fret no more, muggles — we've got you covered. See also: The Entire 'Lord of the Rings' Trilogy in 90 Seconds In the second episode of our new series, … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo's 365 Days of Live Concerts Kick Off With Dave Matthews Band
Yahoo’s efforts to become an online video destination will take another step forward on Tuesday with its first concert live stream of the Dave Matthews Band. The show will mark the beginning of an entire year of live concerts, with Yahoo Screen and Live Nation streaming one per night for the next 365 days. Other acts to be featured include Usher, … [Link]
Mashable » The Federal Reserve Chief Just Poured Cold Water on Social Media Valuations
Janet Yellen, the chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, just poured cold water on the social media sector Ahead of her appearance before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, Yellen released the Fed's semi-annual Monetary Policy Report. Twenty pages into the report, Yellen spares a few words to address the issue of tech valuations. See also: How the Tech IPOs of 2014 … [Link]
Slashdot » OpenWRT 14.07 RC1 Supports Native IPv6, Procd Init System
An anonymous reader writes Release Candidate One of OpenWRT 14.07 "Barrier Breaker" is released. Big for this tiny embedded Linux distribution for routers in 14.07 is native IPv6 support and the procd init system integration. The native IPv6 support is with the RA and DHCPv6+PD client and server support plus other changes. Procd is OpenWRT's new preinit, init, hotplug, and … [Link]
Mashable » Summer in the City: New York
When it comes to celebrating all that summer has to offer, there's no need to travel beyond city limits. In fact, the options within New York City are infinite See also: 10 Graphic Novels You Need to Read This Summer From locally treasured casual eats (dare we say fried pizza?) to incredible outdoor events (get ready to get your Gatsby on), … [Link]
Mashable » What Happens When You Set Up a Giant Slip 'N Slide in San Francisco
Who says you need a beach to hang loose? Certainly not YouTuber Devinsupertramp. He's making quite a splash in the streets of San Francisco for his newest extreme video "Urban Surfing — Bear Naked." (Note: No one is actually naked in this video; It was created in partnership with Bear Naked Granola). See also: Great Scott! A Hoverboard Future Is … [Link]
Mashable » Summer in the City: San Francisco
When it comes to celebrating all that summer has to offer, look to San Francisco. The Bay Area really does summer right — the options are infinite. See also: 10 Graphic Novels You Need to Read This Summer From locally treasured casual eats (dumplings with candied bacon?) to not-to-miss events (there's an outdoor concert at a winery!), Mashable rounds up ways … [Link]
Mashable » Summer in the City: Seattle
When it comes to celebrating all that summer has to offer, look to the Pacific Northwest. Believe it or not, this notoriously cloudy city really does summer right — the options within Seattle are infinite, and there's way more than just coffee. See also: 10 Graphic Novels You Need to Read This Summer From locally treasured casual eats (dumplings with candied … [Link]
Mashable » In 'Sharknado' for Kids, Sharks Have a Bite of Humor — But No Teeth
Kiddie network Sprout is taking a bite out of the Sharknado 2 buzz. The network is presenting a week of ocean-centric learning on its morning program, The Sunny Side Up Show (hosted by the most popular chicken on TV, Chica), for a special event called "Sprout-nado," a tie-in to sister network Syfy's upcoming premiere of Sharknado 2: The Second One. … [Link]
Mashable » Summer in the City: Austin
When it comes to celebrating all that summer has to offer, Austin is teeming with Texas-sized options. Cool off in a natural spring that stays 68 degrees year-round. Stop by an ice cream festival … yes, festival. Scope out the local, ever-changing wall art See also: 10 Graphic Novels You Need to Read This Summer From locally treasured casual eats (Chinese … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Use the ‘Force’ to Control Your Electronics! [VIDEO]
You can soon control your electronics with just a wave of your hand! Thalmic Labs has created the Myo, a “gesture control armband” that uses Bluetooth to control any devices that have been paired with it. While prototypes were shipped back in December, the company went back to the drawing board, of sorts, around October to “to make it more … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DashCon Ballpit Pic Turned Into Sad Keanu Meme [PIC]
By now, many of you have probably heard rumors about DashCon 2014 last weekend, some of which have been confirmed. Heck, many of you may even followed every tweet, Instagram, Reddit, and Facebook post better than I did. Geeks Are Sexy was not there at the “tumblr IRL” convention, but one authentic photo has been making the rounds: A tiny, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » High-precision hydrogen clock to hunt for new physics
An ultra-precise clock that ticks to the rhythm of hydrogen molecules could offer a way to probe particle masses and look for signs of odd behaviour 
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Mashable » NASA Ships Odor-Resistant Clothing to Astronauts in Space
An Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus spacecraft stuffed with supplies for astronauts launched for the International Space Station on Sunday. On board the cargo ship is food, science equipment, mini-satellites and something entirely new: odor-resistant exercise clothing The 3,300 pounds of cargo is scheduled to rendezvous with the ISS on July 16, according to NASA. See also: 7 Oddball Things … [Link]
Slashdot » The Last Three Months Were the Hottest Quarter On Record
New submitter NatasRevol (731260) writes The last three months were collectively the warmest ever experienced since record-keeping began in the late 1800s. From the article: "Taken as a whole, the just-finished three-month period was about 0.68 degrees Celsius (1.22 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 20th-century average. That may not sound like much, but the added warmth has been enough to provide … [Link]
Mashable » Apple May Be Considering Jay Carney to Run Its PR
Where do you go after serving as the spokesperson for the most powerful person in the world? For Jay Carney, the answer may be to rep a tech company. Jay Carney, the former White House press secretary who resigned in late May, has talked with Uber's CEO about an opening to run communications, according to a report in Re/code. Carney's name … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Will UK reshuffle boost science and environment?
New environment secretary Liz Truss may prove more eco-friendly than her predecessor. Meanwhile Greg Clark is made minister for universities and science 
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Mashable » Germany Throws One Hell of a Party for World Cup Heroes
After beating Argentina 1-0 in the final World Cup match on Sunday, Germany returned home with the coveted gold trophy in hand See also: German Newspapers Had a Field Day With the World Cup Win And from the second the team's plane touched down, it has been one massive party. The plane landed at Berlin's Tegel Airport on Tuesday after flying … [Link]
Mashable » Immigrant Activist Jose Antonio Vargas Detained by Border Patrol in Texas
America’s most well-known undocumented immigrant has been detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Texas. Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and activist, famously outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in a June 2011 essay in The New York Times Magazine On Tuesday, he was detained trying to fly out of McAllen and is currently being held at the … [Link]
Slashdot » Brazil Nut Effect Explains Mystery of the Boulder-Strewn Surfaces of Asteroids
KentuckyFC (1144503) writes When Japan's Hayabusa spacecraft gently maneuvered into a parking orbit around the asteroid Itokawa in September 2005, it conducted a comprehensive photographic survey, the most detailed ever taken of an asteroid. This survey revealed that Itokawa is covered in large boulders that look like ejecta from craters in other parts of the asteroid. But when astronomers added … [Link]
Mashable » Google Inks a Deal With Novartis to Make Smart Contact Lenses
Google’s "smart contact lens" just went from patents to partners The Google X project is now officially in lock step with healthcare giant Novartis, the parent of Alcon, which produces some of the most-widely used contact lens products on the market, including Air Optix, FreshLook and Dailies. Novartis will work on turning Google's lab project into smart contact lenses for people … [Link]
Mashable » 42% of Aviary Photos Are Selfies
Who posts more photos to social media, men or women? Ladies, this one is all you. That's according to Aviary, a photo editing app which also powers 6,000 other photo editing apps. The photo hub recently crossed the "10 billion photos edited" threshold and boasts 75 million users worldwide. It partners with Twitter, powering the site's integrated photo filters and effects, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Spaceport UK: Locations for launch sites unveiled
The UK Space Agency has announced the eight possible locations for a spaceport to be built in the UK before 2018 – and six of them are in Scotland 
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Slashdot » Massive Job Cuts Are Reportedly Coming For Microsoft Employees
mrspoonsi (2955715) writes with news that Microsoft is reportedly planning a major staff reduction that would top Steve Ballmer's record 5,800-head layoff in 2009. From the article: The reductions — which may be unveiled as soon as this week — will probably be in areas such as Nokia and divisions of Microsoft that overlap with that business, as well as … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Japanese Messaging App Line to Launch $10 Billion IPO
Line, the Japanese company famous for its popular messaging app, filed for an IPO in the $10 billion range, according to a report. CNBC and Reuters report that the company, owned by South Korea's Naver Corp., filed for the public offering about two weeks ago on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at 1 trillion yen ($9.85 billion). Reuters adds that Line is … [Link]
Mashable » Prototype Improves Mobile Typing by Ditching the Keyboard
Typing on mobile devices such as tablets and phones is notoriously dodgy. It can be done, but it’s awkward, inefficient and frustrating. Sort of like rooting for the Chicago Cubs. A startup in Austin, Texas, may have found a way to solve the mobile keyboard problem: Get rid of the keyboard entirely. SEE ALSO: R2D2 Projects Keyboard For Your Typing Pleasure … [Link]
Mashable » Behind the Wheel: A Day in the Life of NYC Taxi Drivers
Ever wondered what a New York taxi driver does in the early hours of the morning or how many passengers one drives in a day? The data visualization "NYC Taxis: A Day in the Life" shows you the all the routes and earnings a taxi cab will make throughout a day in New York. See also: The Party Without a Product: … [Link]
Mashable » Trekkies, Rejoice: This Phaser Replica Can Change the Channels
Star Trek fans have always dreamed of having a trusty phaser at their sides, but thankfully, there's not quite a need in everyday life to stun hostile alien lifeforms Now, Trekkies can now experience a perfect replica phaser — that powers on your TV. See also: 8 Star Trek Gadgets That Are No Longer Fiction The Wand Company is introducing a … [Link]
Mashable » Tory Burch for Fitbit Collection: The Most Fashionable Wearable Accessories Yet
Designer Tory Burch officially launched her high-end accessory collection for the Fitbit Flex on Tuesday, bringing a stylish refresh to the unattractive fitness tracker design market. While fitness trackers become increasingly popular, their bands have developed a reputation for having a cheap, rubbery look. To make the technology nighttime ready and more like jewelry than something you'd wear to the … [Link]
Mashable » Migraine Tracking App Is Like Having a Doctor on Call
Most migraine apps are dumb. They act like glorified notebooks for you to track symptoms and self-diagnose; nothing more. Migraine Buddy, an ambitious Android app developed in Singapore, aims to be far more useful. Think of it as a doctor who’s always there. The app tries to understand what causes your headaches and how best to stop them from happening. Besides … [Link]
Slashdot » Led By Nest, 'Thread' Might Be Most Promising IoT Initiative Yet
An anonymous reader writes Nest, Big A%@ Fans, Yale door locks, ARM, Freescale, Samsung and Silicon Labs launch the Thread Group, a standards initiative for using 6LoWPAN-based network technology with mesh capabilities optimized for home automation. Because it blends IPv6 with low-power 802.15.4 radios, a layer of security, peer-to-peer communications, and other special sauce for whole-house connectivity, Thread looks extremely … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (Current Generation) – $85 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (current generation) for just $85 plus free shipping, 22% off from the device’s regular price of $109. Today only, get 22% off a certified refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (current generation). A certified refurbished Kindle is a pre-owned Kindle that has been refurbished and tested to look … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Violinist Taylor Davis Performs Beautiful Rendition of the Last of Us Theme as Ellie [Video]
A fantastic rendition of The Last of Us theme by violinist Taylor Davis. This song is part of Taylor’s “The Anime and Game Collection” album, which can be purchased right here. [Taylor Davis] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Trekker Transforms Basement into $500,000 “USS Enterprise” Man Cave [Video]
From Barcroft TV: A STAR Trek fan has boldly gone where no fan has gone before — by building a replica Enterprise in his basement worth a staggering $500,000. Anthony Sforza has loved the show for as long as he can remember and starting collecting action figures in the 1980s. After amassing a huge collection he started on his most … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Visit Adam Savage’s Man Cave Directly Via Google Street View
Thanks to Google Street View, you can now visit Adam Savage’s personal workshop just like if you’d be there! Go ahead, use the interface above to move around his “man cave” and explore all the cool gadgets and props he has on display. [Google Street View | Via TMS] [Link]
Mashable » 10 Confessions From Your Terrible Boss
Some folks have bosses who serve as mentors, and respect their employees. Others simply work for not-so-nice jerkfaces. For those of you in the latter category, secret-sharing app Whisper has insight into the mind of your shady employer. See also: The Beginner's Guide to Whisper Maybe a peek inside the boss's mind will inspire you to be more empathetic to the … [Link]
Mashable » No Deal: Israel and Hamas Resume Strikes After Cease-Fire Crumbles
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military has resumed its attacks on Gaza after Hamas leaders violated a cease-fire proposal from Egypt Under the Egyptian plan, proposed late Monday, a 12-hour period of de-escalation was to begin at mid-morning Tuesday. Egypt presented the plan in order to end a week of heavy fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Amphibians' swim stroke has lasted 270 million years
A newly discovered set of fossilised tracks in the Italian Alps suggests modern salamanders swim and walk much as their ancient cousins did 
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Slashdot » Court Rejects Fox's Attempt to Use Aereo Ruling Against Dish's Hopper
Fox and Dish have been locking horns over Dish over its streaming and PVR services for a while now, and immediately after the Aereo ruling Fox sought an injunction against Dish's services. The court rejected the request. From the article: Fox pointed out the Supremes had reflected Aereo's argument (which it said was Dish's as well) that a performance was … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Five trends signaling a bright future for ebooks
Editor’s note: this piece originally appeared on Medium; it is cross-posted here with permission. The writer is an O’Reilly employee, but he is expressing his personal views. We love his optimism about the future and wanted to share it with … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Governments can bridge costs and services gaps with sensor networks
Contributing authors: Andre Bierzynski and Kevin Chrapaty. It’s not news to anyone who works in government that we live in a time of ever-tighter budgets and ever-increasing needs. The 2013 federal shutdown only highlighted this precarious situation: government finds it … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Comics for Non-Comic Book Readers
Comics can be as varied and diverse as their readers. Who says you need to be a superhero buff to enjoy a good graphic novel? For years, comics and graphic novels have gained both critical acclaim and literary clout in the book world. Horror and fantasy to historical and literary fiction, there's a comic out there to fit anyone's reading taste. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 15 July 2014
Inside Data Brokers — very readable explanation of the data brokers and how their information is used to track advertising effectiveness. Elon, I Want My Data! — Telsa don’t give you access to the data that your cars collects. Bodes … [Link]
Mashable » The Newest Trend in Media is Also the Nudest
In honor of National Nude Day, why not drop your drawers and do a little jig in public? A bunch of folks did it in downtown Los Angeles and it seemed to work out just fine. Check out the surprisingly SFW video, which serves not just as a saucy start to the week but also an ad for VH1’s upcoming … [Link]
Mashable » Which Ways Did the Supreme Court Lean on Its Most Important Decisions?
Every year, the Supreme Court is in the spotlight for two weeks at the end of June as it delivers rulings on its most pressing and potentially influential cases. In just the past three years, SCOTUS upheld the Affordable Care Act, struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and part of the Voting Rights Act, and allowed private for-profits to decline … [Link]
Mashable » The 16 Places Where STEM Jobs Got the Biggest Pay Raises
It’s a real estate maxim that also applies to those who work in science and technology: Location, location, location. Where you work, geographically speaking, can have a significant impact on the amount of your pay increases. Bloomberg Rankings examined U.S. metropolitan areas with at least 100,000 professionals working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM. It looked at … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The earth eaters mining 'Europe's biggest hole'
Giant excavators at Germany's Hambach mine are churning out eye-watering amounts of lignite – aka brown coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel out there 
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Mashable » 20 Dead, 150 Injured in Moscow Metro Derailment
MOSCOW — A rush-hour subway train derailed Tuesday in Moscow, killing at least 20 people and sending more than 100 others to the hospital, many with serious injuries, Russian emergency officials said. Several cars went off the track in the tunnel after a power surge triggered an alarm, which caused the train to stop abruptly. Russian Emergency Situations Ministry Vladimir Puchkov … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Detroit water shut-offs condemned as threat to health
Health professionals are speaking out against Detroit's policy of cutting off water to people with unpaid bills – warning of a disaster in the making 
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Mashable » High-Tech Cooler Will Be the Coolest Thing At Your Party
A Portland, Oregon man has raised over $4 million in a Kickstarter campaign for a new and improved cooler. Gunning for $50,000 when it first went live, the campaign has been funded over 80 times that amount in less than one week Cheekily called the Coolest, the product is like a regular cooler but with extra features tacked on, including Bluetooth … [Link]
Mashable » Are We Coming to the End of SEO?
What are you hoping for when you search for something on Google? Are you looking for a site that deployed every SEO tip and trick to game their way to the top of the list? Or a site that has relevant, reliable, authoritative content? Most likely it is the latter, and it seems Google may want that too. If it happens … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray Art Gallery Showcases the Life Artistic
Don’t hassle me, I'm art. From Steve Zissou to Phil Connors and every character in between, Bill Murray's body of work has become perhaps the most quoted and talked about on the Internet. This, of course, has led to a large amount of Bill Murray fan art. And now that art is coming to a San Francisco gallery. See also: 'Ghostbusters' … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Ways to Invite Your Followers Into Your Content Marketing
Content marketing is one of the biggest challenges and opportunities for both business and consumer brands today. As brands look to expand their reach online and engage audiences beyond ‘interruptive’ advertising, they’re increasingly looking to cultivate shareable content that is informative, entertaining and interesting. Marketers regularly cite challenges around producing enough engaging content. A lot of the content out there today simply … [Link]
Mashable » Before and After the Worst Nuclear Disasters in History
There are few sources of energy as fickle and destructive as nuclear power. When contained and kept under control, it can be a relatively clean way of powering thousands of homes. When an accident happens, the aftermath can be deadly and destructive long after the initial incident. See also: 11 Shocking Google Earth Before-and-After Photos Here are the before and after … [Link]
Slashdot » German NSA Committee May Turn To Typewriters To Stop Leaks
mpicpp (3454017) writes with news that Germany may be joining Russia in a paranoid switch from computers to typewriters for sensitive documents. From the article: Patrick Sensburg, chairman of the German parliament's National Security Agency investigative committee, now says he's considering expanding the use of manual typewriters to carry out his group's work. … Sensburg said that the committee is … [Link]
Mashable » Nest, Samsung Create Low-Power Network 'Thread' for Smart Home Products
Nest and six other manufacturers including Samsung announced on Tuesday they are launching a new wireless network called Thread that will allow smart gadgets to talk to each other as a greater part of the smart home revolution. Thread is an IP-based wireless networking protocol that will connect products in the home, with no hardware required. In addition to Nest and … [Link]
Mashable » Report: iTunes Users Spend As Much On Apps As Music
A new research report on Apple helps shed some light on the Cupertino giant's services business and may offer more insights into its recent Beats acquisition. The report, authored by Jan Dawson, Chief Analyst with Jackdaw Research, offers an overview of Apple's position across a variety of categories, as well as it growth prospects in various sectors. See also: Farmer's Lost … [Link]
Slashdot » Seat Detects When You're Drowsy, Can Control Your Car
cartechboy (2660665) writes Cars already have the technology to determine when you're drowsy, that's nothing new. But having seats with sensors in them monitoring your heart rate to determine if you're falling asleep, that's new, and creepy. A new project from Nottingham Trent University in the UK is working on an electrocardiogram (ECG) built into the driver's seat to detect … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fighting fear, denial and death on Ebola frontline
Emergency nurse Anja Wolz, who is tending to the sick in West Africa, says medical staff can beat Ebola with more drugs and better health education 
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Mashable » The Beach Is the Top Vacation Destination, Survey Says
What is the ultimate vacation destination around the world? There's no contest: the beach. And its popularity is on the rise. In a survey released Monday, 56% of worldwide respondents said they had taken a beach vacation in the past year, and 75% said they will likely take a beach vacation in the next year. That's up from last year, when … [Link]
Mashable » Google Launches iOS Version of 'Ingress' Augmented-Reality Game
Google finally brought its popular sci-fi-inspired augmented-reality game Ingress to iOS Monday, nearly two years after the game first launched on Android. This is particularly notable since augmented reality-style mobile games tend to be more popular on Android than on iOS. See also: 12 Apps You'll Use This Weekend Ingress is about the discovery of a new controversial "mysterious energy." The … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's New CEO Says He Wants to Learn From Google
ASPEN — Microsoft's energetic new hope Satya Nadella is still in his honeymoon period, judging by the warm reception he got at the Fortune Brainstorm tech conference Monday. But his animated conversation with Walter Isaacson at the Aspen Institute was long on big ideas and short on specifics for his much-touted new direction for Microsoft. A couple of days ago, Nadella … [Link]
Mashable » Music Videos Aren't Enough: How MTV Plans to Lift Album Sales
When was the last time you watched a music video on television? The occurrences are few and far between for many music consumers, and this shift from fans viewing music videos on TV to fans instead watching them online on their own schedule is nothing new But in the age of social media, streaming, downloads and YouTube, it's not enough anymore … [Link]
Mashable » Nigerian President Promises Malala That Kidnapped Girls 'Will Be Returned'
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan promised Malala Yousafzai that the missing Nigerian schoolgirls "will be returned as soon as possible," the activist said, succeeding where protests and Twitter campaigns have failed. After surviving a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012, the Pakistani teen has become an international education activist. She has addressed the United Nations, met with U.S. President Barack Obama and been … [Link]
Slashdot » People Who Claim To Worry About Climate Change Don't Cut Energy Use
schwit1 (797399) writes with news that a UK study has found that folks concerned about climate change don't do much to conserve power at home. From the article: Those who say they are concerned about the prospect of climate change consume more energy than those who say it is "too far into the future to worry about," the study commissioned … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Peter Griffin Cosplayer Does Stand-Up & KILLS IT!!! [Video]
This guy is good! From Albotas: At the 2014 Allentown Comic Con there was a cosplay contest judged by celebrity cosplayers Riki Lecotey a.k.a. “Riddle” and Nicole Marie Jean. To keep the crowd entertained while they deliberated, they asked a spot-on Peter Griffin cosplayer to take the mic and he completely KILLED it! Fox should hire this guy to go … [Link]
Mashable » 'Crazy in Love': 20 Songs by Music's Power Couples
This week, we're putting love on top As their "On the Run" tour continues to thrill the nation, there's no doubt that Beyonce and Jay Z are the most formidable power couple in music, right now. See also: 26 Songs to Make Your Wishes Come True Playing in a band with one's significant other obviously carries a unique set of risks … [Link]
Mashable » Jaguar Concept Windshield Shows Off Augmented Reality in the Car
The self-driving car trend is gradually picking up momentum, but there are other game-changing innovations coming to the auto industry that have nothing to do with surrendering control of your car to a robot Jaguar Land Rover's new Virtual Windscreen concept wants to provide drivers with an interactive virtual display on the car's windshield, delivering a kind of augmented-reality experience. … [Link]
Mashable » Cool Off From the Summer Heat With These 21 Refreshing Photos
With temperatures getting higher week after week, we're all in need of something refreshing. That's why, for our latest Mashable Photo Challenge, we asked readers to share photos of how they cool off from the summer heat Many of the submissions were of watery scenes and icy treats that seem inviting in this dreadful humidity. We also saw pets enjoying tropical … [Link]
Mashable » Comcast Rep Stonewalls Customer in Cancellation Request Gone Awry
For anyone who's ever experienced customer-service woes, be glad this isn't you AOL product manager Ryan Block, a former editor with Engadget, shared via Twitter a recording of his uncomfortable conversation with a Comcast customer-service representative on Monday night. Block said he was calling Comcast to cancel its service. The recording, posted to Soundcloud, only included the latter part of his … [Link]
Slashdot » How a Supercomputer Beat the Scrap Heap and Lived On To Retire In Africa
New submitter jorge_salazar (3562633) writes Pieces of the decommissioned Ranger supercomputer, 40 racks in all, were shipped to researchers in South Africa, Tanzania, and Botswana to help seed their supercomputing aspirations. They say they'll need supercomputers to solve their growing science problems in astronomy, bioinformatics, climate modeling and more. Ranger's own beginnings were described by the co-founder of Sun Microsystems … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix Speeds Continue to Slow on Verizon Despite Peering Deal
Despite signing a peering agreement to improve service speeds, Netflix access through Verizon FiOS is actually getting slower. Netflix released its monthly ISP speed index on Monday showing off the latest figures for June 2014. See also: Why is Netflix Slow? The FCC Wants to Find Out Although the rankings for major ISPs have remained largely the same, Verizon FiOS actually … [Link]
Mashable » Man Creates Slick Ad to Sell Crappy 1999 Car
SYDNEY — What do you do if you have a bomb of a car that you just can't get rid of? If you are David Johns, you make the slickest video of your life, and wait for the offers to come rolling in. On Sunday, Johns posted a video on YouTube titled "Buy My Barina" to sell his 1999 Holden … [Link]
Mashable » Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial That Captivated Australia
SYDNEY — In a trial that has entranced Australia, Gerard Baden-Clay has been found guilty of killing his wife Allison Baden-Clay. The jury of seven men and five women took over three days of deliberations to reach their guilty verdict, after hearing 2,000 pages of evidence and listening to 72 witnesses, including Gerard. As the guilty verdict was read to the … [Link]
Mashable » This Guided Bullet Won't Take No For an Answer
We've become accustomed to the idea of a guided missile being able to adjust its path mid-flight to take out a target, but what if the same thing was possible with a bullet? Thanks to a new small-caliber bullet developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, now we know See … [Link]
Mashable » Lyft Agrees to Play Nice With NYC Regulators
Lyft has agreed to play by the rules in New York City. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing startup promised in court on Monday that it would only operate with drivers and vehicles that are formally approved by New York's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), the organization responsible for monitoring the city's taxi and for-hire vehicle industry See also: 10 Startups to Watch … [Link]
Mashable » France Commemorates Both Revolution and WWI With Bastille Day Parade
C’est le quartorze juillet and France is celebrating. In July 1789, crowds of Parisians stormed the infamous French prison — the Bastille — signifying the beginning of the French Revolution, the end of Louis XVI's reign over France and future independence. On July 14, 1790, France commemorated the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille with the fête de la … [Link]
Mashable » Brooks Wheelan 'Fired' From 'SNL'
Brooks Wheelan will not be returning to Saturday Night Live next year. The comedian broke the news via Twitter on Monday. A source confirmed the news to Mashable. Had a blast and loved every second of it. I'm totally honored to be able to make this next joke… FIRED FROM NEW YORK IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT! — Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan) July 14, … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Hidden From Google' Remembers the Sites Google Is Forced To Forget
Daniel_Stuckey (2647775) writes "Hidden From Google, the brainchild of a web programmer in New Jersey, archives each website that Google is required to take down from European Union search listings thanks to the recent court decision that allows people to request that certain pages be scrubbed from Google's search results if they're outdated or irrelevant. That decision has resulted in … [Link]
Mashable » Shazam Improves In-App Streaming for Rdio Subscribers
Shazam just made music playback easier for Rdio's premium users. The music-identification service updated its iOS app Monday to allow Rdio subscribers to play entire tracks from within its app. See also: 23 Freaking Rad Spotify Playlists for Every Mood Shazam had already been using Rdio for song playback, but previously, playing an entire song required launching the Rdio app. Now, … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD FirePro W9100 16GB Workstation GPU Put To the Test
Dputiger (561114) writes "It has been almost two years since AMD launched the FirePro W9000 and kicked off a heated battle in the workstation GPU wars with NVIDIA. AMD recently released the powerful FirePro W9100, however, a new card based on the same Hawaii-class GPU as the desktop R9 290X, but aimed at the professional workstation market. The W9100's GPU … [Link]
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