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 » 35% of American Adults Have Debt 'In Collections'
New submitter meeotch writes: According to a new study by the Urban Institute, 35% of U.S. adults with a credit history (91% of the adult population of the U.S.) have debt "in collections" — a status generally not acquired until payments are at least 180 days past due. Debt problems seem to be worse in the South, with states hovering … [Link]
Mashable » Soccer Halted in Liberia Amid Ebola Outbreak
All soccer-related activities have been suspended in the West African country of Liberia, amid the worst Ebola outbreak in history, according to multiple reports The Ebola virus outbreak originated in neighboring Guinea this spring, and has since spread to Sierra Leone and Nigeria, as well as Liberia. More than 670 people have died so far, including a top doctor who was … [Link]
Mashable » Emeli Sandé Asks Social Media Followers to Help Her Write a Song
Before Scottish singer Emeli Sandé sits at home behind her piano to construct the melody and lyrics for her next song, she needs your assistance in finding inspiration. This is your chance to help an artist write music Sandé is asking fans to use the hashtag #FeelXE on social media to submit photos, words or sounds that represent the feeling of … [Link]
Slashdot » EA Tests Subscription Access To Game Catalog
An anonymous reader writes: Electronic Arts has announced a new program called "EA Access," a subscription-based service that will grant Xbox One users access to a small catalog of EA's popular games, as well as early trials of upcoming games. They're beta testing the service now, and the available games are FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2, and Battlefield … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Sita Creates API for Wearable Boarding Passes
Sita launches foray into latest wearable, the boarding pass. Google folds Maps Coordinate into its Maps Engine Pro. Plus: attackers install DDoS bots on Amazon, and extracting data using import.io. Sita Takes Wing With API for Wearable Boarding Passes Sita, which makes a range of APIs focused on air travel that track everything from luggage to travel routes, has now … [Link]
Mashable » Barefoot Waterskiing Behind an Airplane Is Too Extreme for Words
Team Devin Supertramp kicked it up to 11 in their latest extreme effort, which involves airplanes, speedboats and a lot of barefoot waterskiing. Riding a slip 'n slide down the hilly streets of San Francisco looks like nothing when compared to waterskiing off an airplane with just your feet. Without skis, these guys make floating on water look effortless while … [Link]
Slashdot » Enceladus's 101 Geysers Blast From Hidden Ocean
astroengine writes: New observations from NASA's Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft have revealed at least 101 individual geysers erupting from Enceladus' crust and, through careful analysis, planetary scientists have uncovered their origin. From the cracked ice in this region, fissures blast out water vapor mixed with organic compounds as huge geysers. Associated with these geysers are surface "hotspots" but until now there … [Link]
Mashable » This Guy Has Mastered the Art of Celebrity Doppelgangers on Instagram
Move over Beyonce, Miley and Taylor — Liam Martin is the hottest new celebrity on Instagram Martin, a 17-year-old from New Zealand, has taken the Internet by storm for dressing up as various celebrities and film characters, most of which are female. Under the Instagram accountwaverider_, Martin started his lookalike series almost a year ago, and has since has attracted more … [Link]
Mashable » 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' 9-11 Poster Quickly Pulled Back Into Shell
Oh, don't act so shell-shocked — this just couldn't have been on purpose. Paramount Pictures' marketing division in Australia made a major facepalm moment happen Tuesday when its official account tweeted out a movie poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles showing the heroes in a half-shell jumping from an exploding skyscraper. SEE ALSO: Paramount Brings 'Turtles,' Christopher Nolan and 'Interstellar' to … [Link]
Mashable » You Can Send Your Kids to Summer Camp in North Korea
Tired of the typical kids' summer camps, in the woods of New England or the mountains of California? How about summer camp in North Korea? The famously secretive country has one, including everything from giant water slides and a private beach to video games and volleyball courts. Of course, it wouldn't be a North Korean destination without bronze statues of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Which Is Better, Adblock Or Adblock Plus?
An anonymous reader writes: Wladimir Palant is the creator of the Adblock Plus browser extension, but he often gets asked how it compares to a similar extension for Chrome called Adblock. In the past, he's told people the two extensions achieve largely the same end, but in slightly different ways. However, recent changes to the Adblock project have him worried. … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram's Answer to Snapchat, Bolt, Is Here — But There's a Catch
Instagram’s latest app is Bolt— a disappearing messaging app that first leaked last week— and it's launching in three countries: New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. It isn't clear yet when the app will roll out to other countries, but the Facebook-owned company says it will be "coming soon." See also: Facebook's Bolt Faces Challenges Over Its Name Before It's Even … [Link]
Mashable » Top Doctor Dies From Ebola After Treating Dozens of Patients
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — A leading doctor who risked his own life to treat dozens of Ebola patients died Tuesday from the disease, officials said, as a major regional airline announced it was suspending flights to the cities hardest hit by an outbreak that has killed more than 670 people. DrSheik Humarr Khan, who was praised as a "national hero" for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OKCupid Admits Matching Unsuited Couples in Social Experiment
Dating site OKCupid has admitted it experimented by deliberately “matching” incompatible partners to see how much weight its recommendations carry. The revelation has caused some controversy, following shortly after it emerged that Facebook deliberately emphasized negative posts in some users’ news feeds to see if it changed the tone of their own posts. It’s certainly no surprise that OKCupid analyses … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging the Ultimate TMNT Super Weapon – MAN AT ARMS: REFORGED [Video]
Every other Monday this summer, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be taking some of your favorite characters and items to mash up into brand new hybrid weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, they will mash together Leonardo’s katana, Michelangelo’s nunchaku, Donatello’s bo staff, and Raphael’s sai. Turtle power! [Awe Me] [Link]
Slashdot » A Look At the Firepick Delta Circuit Board Assembler (Video)
From the Firepick website: 'We are developing a really cool robotic machine that is capable of assembling electronic circuit boards (it also 3D prints, and does some other stuff!). It uses a vacuum nozzle to pick really tiny resistors and computer chips up, and place them down very carefully on a printed circuit board.' There are lots of companies here … [Link]
Mashable » Mammoths and Mastodons Found Home So Comfortable, They Never Left
People may imagine mammoths and mastodons as enormous beasts that roamed the vast North American continent more than 10,000 years ago. But the mammoths and mastodons of present-day southwestern Ohio and northwestern Kentucky were homebodies that tended to stay in one area, a new study finds. The enamel on the animals' molars gave researchers clues as to where the mammoths and … [Link]
Slashdot » seL4 Verified Microkernel Now Open Source
Back in 2009, OKLabs/NICTA announced the first formally verified microkernel, seL4 (a member of the L4 family). Alas, it was proprietary software. Today, that's no longer the case: seL4 has been released under the GPLv2 (only, no "or later versions clause" unfortunately). An anonymous reader writes OSnews is reporting that the formally verified sel4 microkernel is now open source: "General … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Team Up for 'Cheek to Cheek' Jazz Album
Anything goes when it comes to Lady Gaga, the eccentric 28-year-old who isn't afraid to veer away from her pop pedigree to show an unfamiliar side to her This time, it's her often hidden jazz proficiency. Lady Gaga is once again partnering with music staple Tony Bennett for a jazz album, Cheek to Cheek, which was named after the Fred … [Link]
Mashable » Blend Reality With Illusion for Our Photo Manipulation Challenge
As editing software and apps drop costs and become more readily available, digital photo manipulation — commonly referred to as 'photoshopping' — has turned into a popular hobby for amateur and professional photographers alike Although post-process work traditionally went against the rules of photography, creatively altering an image is now an art and a true skill in itself. See also: These … [Link]
Mashable » China Opens Microsoft Anti-Monopoly Probe
One day after raiding four of Microsoft's China offices, the Chinese government officially opened an anti-monopoly probe against the U.S.-based software giant. China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce entered four Microsoft locations in mainland China, including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, on Monday and interviewed Microsoft senior executives, as well as those in finance and "other departments." Investigators also collected Microsoft … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J's Chart-Topping 'Bang Bang'
That didn't take long: Jessie J's "Bang Bang" collaboration with hitmakers Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande has rocketed to the top of the iTunes Top Singles charts. Hashtag #BuyBangBangOnItunes became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter after "Price Tag" singer Jessie J released the new single on Thursday, helping it soar to No. 1 on iTunes in the United States, … [Link]
Mashable » Here's How You Can Make Beer-Flavored Ice Cream
Two great jubilees of American culture are on the horizon On Aug. 1, it's International Beer Day. Then, if that weren't enough, Aug. 2 is Ice Cream Sandwich Day See also: 9 Unique Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes Sit back and let that sink in for a second. When you're done, treat yo' self to the recipe in the video … [Link]
Mashable » Parents Gain Access to Marijuana Extract to Treat Childhood Seizures
April Sintz is fighting to loosen marijuana laws for her 7-year-old epileptic son. She is one of hundreds of moms nationwide who have opened a new front in the drive to expand the drug’s legal use. While supplying pot to a child is bound to raise eyebrows, Sintz said early evidence on the marijuana extract cannabidiol, also known as CBD, suggests it’s a … [Link]
Mashable » Boston Whale Watching Boat Stranded at Sea All Night
BOSTON — They weren't castaways, but like the tourists on Gilligan's Island, a group of whale watchers expecting only a three-hour tour got much more after their boat was snagged by a mooring cable off Massachusetts and they were forced to spend a long night at sea. The Boston Harbor Cruises whale watch vessel was freed Tuesday and docked at Boston's … [Link]
Mashable » Walk This Way: Smart Shoes Lead the Way for the Blind
The days of burying one's nose in a phone trying to decipher directions could be over. Indian wearable tech startup Ducere Tech has created smart shoes called Lechal that can give the wearer directions without needing to look at a smartphone. Lechal translates as "take me there" in Hindi. See also: 7 Incognito Wearables You'd Never Guess Were Gadgets The … [Link]
Mashable » Booty-Shaking Retirees Recreate Pharrell's 'Happy' Video
Finally, a "Happy" parody worth a bit of feet tapping. Sixty residents and staffers at the Diana Isaac Retirement Village in Christchurch, New Zealand pulled together their collective dance skills to create their own tribute to Pharrell's infectious single See also: Army of Baes Invades Pharrell's 'Come Get It Bae' Music Video The remake mirrors scenes from the original music … [Link]
Mashable » ManServants Startup Is Not a Joke and It's Not a Gigolo Service
This guy is so handsome he turns heads and so chivalrous he acts as a human shield between you and life’s harsh realities. He doesn’t mind the silly pet names you call him, and he never complains about anything. The words, “As you wish,” fall trippingly off his tongue, and he compliments you like clockwork every 15 minutes. Is this … [Link]
Mashable » Sit Back and Enjoy These 6-Second Remakes of Classic Movies
You know you've seen creativity at its finest when 120-minute movies are condensed into six-second segments Last week, we challenged our Vine community to recreate movies in short-form videos. Submissions ranged from comedies like Office Space and Do the Right Thing to cult classics like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and science fiction films like Back to the Future. We saw … [Link]
Mashable » George Zimmerman Is Now Guarding a Gun Store
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who was acquitted in the high-profile killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, is now working as a security officer in a gun and motorcycle store in Florida, according to a local police report. After midnight on Sunday night, a police officer in DeLand, Florida, found Zimmerman inside Pompano Pat's, a firearms, ammunition and motorcycle store. Zimmerman … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Lack of Developer Support Dooms Samsung Tizen Phone
Samsung this week delayed the release of what was expected to be the first smartphone to run its Tizen operating system. Slow developer interest in the platform has caused Samsung to reassess Tizen's future in the marketplace, and the outlook isn't so hot.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Runscope Adds Global API Monitoring to Feature Set
Runscope offers API testing, monitoring and debugging for web services. Their service, Runscope Radar, sends HTTP requests simultaneously using previously designated assertions and variables to determine whether integrated APIs are functional or not. With the ability to schedule automated requests down to every other minute, the tool allows near real-time API monitoring.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Orange and other Telco APIs fueled by Apigee
Orange, a multinational telco provider, has released a set of APIs for their community to utilize. The APIs are fueled by Apigee, a San Francisco based provider of digital business platforms. Apigee delivers enterprise solutions to help companies in the telco industry enhance their business model to embrace digital servicing platforms.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM & Apple Alliance Could Control The Future of Big Data & IOT
Apple and IBM recently announced a partnership which will allow enterprise level iOS native apps to integrate IBM big data analytics engines on iOS devices. This will give IBM access to the rich data consistantly collected on 800 million devices. These cloud services are poised to improve management, security, and analytics for participating companies. IBM technology is already being implemented … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Doctor Who + Sherlock = Wholock: The Musical [Video]
This is brilliant! Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes finally track each other down. The Doctor wants a new companion, Sherlock wants a another assistant… and so begin the Adventures of Wholock, the greatest detective duo in the galaxy! [AVbyte] [Link]
Mashable » 5 Poisons That Are Even More Toxic Than Their Ratings Suggest
With the announcement of an inquiry into the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, talk of poisons is back in the news. There are many articles with lists of the most poisonous substances, which are often gathered based on their acute toxicity as measured by something called LD50. But acute toxicity is only one factor that needs to be considered, and relying solely … [Link]
Mashable » In Pictures, a Poppy for Every Fallen Allied WWI Soldier
In honor of fallen soldiers from World War I, artist Paul Cummins is creating a ceramic poppy field in the middle of London, England Cummins project, titled "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red," involves creating 888,246 poppies, each representing a the death of one member of the Allied forces. The poppy is particularly significant as it was a symbol of … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft OneNote Update Lures Students and Pros Alike
Microsoft’s OneNote productivity apps just got more competitive with challengers like Evernote. The company updated OneNote for Mac and iOS with new features meant to appeal to the app's professional and student users. See also: 10 Ways to Be Productive in 60 Seconds The latest version of the apps includes improved integration between the OneNote and OneDrive, the ability to add … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft Debuts a Windows Rival to Raspberry Pi
Two years after $35 microcomputer Raspberry Pi hit the market, Microsoft is getting in on the DIY-PC action with its own version. The Redmond, Washington tech juggernaut announced on its Windows blog in April that it was working on a dev board specifically for SoC (system on a chip) hardware See also: How to Start Building Your Own iOS Hardware Accessories … [Link]
Mashable » The Web Is Global, and Now There Are the Fonts to Prove It
If you mostly read English or other Romance or Germanic languages, you've been spoiled for choice with digital fonts. The Latin alphabet has long been the subject of intense typographical exploration, with thousands of fonts available in more styles and weights than most non-designers would ever think necessary. Readers of non-Latin scripts — like Chinese, Hindi or Hebrew — have never enjoyed such diversity. Now the globalization of fonts is erasing this … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 7 rogue wave disasters, from Columbus to cruise ships
Huge waves out of nowhere were dismissed as legends of the deep, but they may have caused many grisly shipwrecks from seafaring history 
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Mashable » In Pictures, Muslims Around the World Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the "Feast of Breaking the Fast," is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is a three-day worldwide festival that started on Monday this year The holiday begins with revelers waking up before sunrise, brushing their teeth, taking showers, and then putting on their best clothes. After … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit Shows Redditors How to Reddit
Reddit’s plain interface and long strings of conversation can be intimidating at first. That's why more than 200 subreddits joined forces to create an official guide to the news and information aggregation site Monday, with the goal of educating new Redditors on the site's guidelines Although Reddit is almost 10 years old, new users — some more mainstream than others — … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Shares Soar on a Surprise Profit and Strong User Growth
Twitter bounced back from a rough start to 2014 with a second-quarter earnings report that showed a surprise profit and user growth that beat expectations Second-quarter earnings of $312 million in revenues and a profit of $0.02 per share beat analysts' expectations, which forecast revenue of $283 million and a loss of $0.01 per share See also: 10 Must-Follow Breaking News … [Link]
Mashable » Obama: Latest Sanctions Will Have an 'Even Bigger Bite' on Russia
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that the U.S. is hitting Russia harder than it ever has before with a new round of sanctions that target an already weak Russian economy in its energy, arms and finance sectors. Now, with the European Union on board, Obama said these sanctions will have "an even bigger bite" on Russia. Despite multiple warnings from Western … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix Signs Peering Deal With AT&T to Reduce Buffering
This story has been updated to include a statement from AT&T confirming the peering deal. Netflix has reached an agreement with AT&T to give its streaming service direct access to AT&T's network, with the goal of reducing buffering when subscribers watch shows like House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black. The so-called peering arrangement went into effect on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dragonball Z Live Action Movie Trailer (Official) [Video]
From Mega64: FUNIMATION HAS APPROACHED US TO CREATE A TRAILER FOR “DRAGONBALL Z: BATTLE OF GODS” FILM SO WE HAVE USED THEIR FUNDING TO CREATE A BETTER PRODUCT AND HERE IS THE END RESULT. [Mega64] [Link]
Mashable » 14 Weird Al Covers Illustrated in One Amazing White Board Video
Whether you laughed or cringed your way through all eight of Weird Al Yankovic's music videos that he released over the course of eight days, the successful campaign sent him to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart To congratulate Yankovic on his first ever number one album, Tru Scribe illustrated every Weird Al album cover in one incredible white … [Link]
Slashdot » Programming Languages You'll Need Next Year (and Beyond)
Nerval's Lobster writes: Over at Dice, there's a breakdown of the programming languages that could prove most popular over the next year or two, including Apple's Swift, JavaScript, CSS3, and PHP. But perhaps the most interesting entry on the list is Erlang, an older language invented in 1986 by engineers at Ericsson. It was originally intended to be used specifically … [Link]
Mashable » New 'N Sync Album Surprises Lance Bass: 'I Didn't Even Know About It'
‘N Sync members were caught off guard when they found out a new 'N Sync two-CD compilation album, The Essential *NSYNC, would be released this week. Lance Bass particularly has been vocal on Twitter and on his Dirty Pop radio show about not knowing the album was coming 12 years after the group split up (though the boy band memorably reunited … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Genetic superheroes wanted to fight childhood diseases
Biologist Stephen Friend is searching for exceptional people who carry genes for serious childhood disease but have never got sick – are you one of them? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Tonight at 11: Local News Is Killing Your Funny Bone
Good evening, Internet, we're back with this month's edition of funny news bloopers. Each month that passes brings us another set of news bloopers because there's something hilarious about watching a news anchor accidentally swear or attempt to report on a dangerous storm from inside the storm itself. News bloopers, we love you. Have something to add to this story? … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Maze Runner' Trailer Will Give You a Touch of Griever Fever
It’s not from Marvel or DC, its Hall H panel did not include Jennifer Lawrence or Kristen Stewart, and yet The Maze Runner was one of the most talked-about films to come out of Comic-Con on social media. That speaks to the strength of the following that James Dashner's dystopian young-adult fiction has as Fox prepares to launch its film adaptation … [Link]
Slashdot » Senate Bill Would Ban Most Bulk Surveillance
An anonymous reader writes: Today Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced a bill that would ban bulk collection of telephone records and internet data for U.S. citizens. This is a stronger version of the legislation that passed the U.S. House in May, and it has support from the executive branch as well. "The bill, called the USA Freedom Act, would prohibit … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “REAL” Story Behind the New TMNT Movie [Video]
The teenage mutant ninja turtles are real, and they’re none too happy about what Michael Bay did with their new movie. [CineFix] [Link]
Mashable » So, This Is Leonardo DiCaprio Running Shirtless With a Squirt Gun
Leonardo DiCaprio is having a better summer than you. In a photo released by New York Magazine, the Titanic star was seen, well, running shirtless with a squirt gun. See also: Leonardo DiCaprio's Career in GIF Form 
Leo, showing great squirt gun form.Image: CIAO/AKM Images / GSI MediaWhat we know is this: Leo was armed with a squirt gun in Italy, … [Link]
Mashable » EA Will Let You Play Its Newest Games for $5 a Month on Xbox One
Electronic Arts will deliver some of its newest games via a subscription service on the Xbox One, giving players access to recently released and upcoming titles for $4.99 a month. The EA Access program, which is only available on Xbox One, allows users to play as much Battlefield 4, Madden 25, FIFA 14 and Peggle 2 as they want. Games that … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla and Panasonic Have Reached an Agreement On the Gigafactory
cartechboy writes: Tesla's been pretty quiet regarding its upcoming gigafactory lately, but that's about to change. It seems the Silicon Valley startup has reached an agreement with Panasonic in regards to the gigafactory, and Panasonic's going to end up having skin in the game. While the electronics giant was originally skeptical of Tesla's battery factory, it now isn't just on … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Common Evolution Myths, Debunked
Evolution*Deep sigh.* It's right up there next to politics and religion on the list of things you probably shouldn't talk about at the dinner table. Perhaps it's the nonmagical implications that cause a stir — the answer it offers to the ageless where do we come from question. Or perhaps because it's so dang personal See also: The Hunt for … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Is Forcing Messenger on Users and They Aren't Happy About It
If Foursquare's attempt to force users into Swarm taught us anything, it's that people really don't like being forced into using apps. Facebook, never one to heed the lessons of history, will soon be forcing its iOS and Android users over to Facebook Messenger, and many users aren't happy about it. See also: The Top 10 Reasons You're Still Clinging to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Play Store API to Automate App Distribution and Production
For Android developers, the process of publishing to the Play Store is a straightforward one. However, the process is manual and requires developers to log in to the Play Store portal to manage or update their applications. And if they're using Play Store features that allow them to push releases to different tracks, such as alpha/beta and testing groups, they … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Write a Realtime Chat App in 10 Lines of Code
This article was published as a part of ProgrammableWeb's Sponsored Content Program. The opinions expressed here are those of the underwriter do not necessarily reflect the views of ProgrammableWeb or its editorial staff. For more information regarding ProgrammableWeb's Sponsored Content Program, please consult our FAQ. With PubNub, you can build real-time chat in 10 lines of JavaScript. This is the … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Team Up for 'Cheek to Cheek' Jazz Album
Anything goes when it comes to Lady Gaga, the eccentric 28-year-old who isn't afraid to veer away from her pop pedigree to show an unfamiliar side to her This time, it's her often hidden jazz proficiency. Lady Gaga is once again partnering with music staple Tony Bennett for a jazz album, Cheek to Cheek, which was named after the Fred … [Link]
Mashable » Blend Reality With Illusion for Our Photo Manipulation Challenge
As editing software and apps drop costs and become more readily available, digital photo manipulation — commonly referred to as 'photoshopping' — has turned into a popular hobby for amateur and professional photographers alike Although post-process work traditionally went against the rules of photography, creatively altering an image is now an art and a true skill in itself. See also: These … [Link]
Mashable » China Opens Microsoft Anti-Monopoly Probe
One day after raiding four of Microsoft's China offices, the Chinese government officially opened an anti-monopoly probe against the U.S.-based software giant. China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce entered four Microsoft locations in mainland China, including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, on Monday and interviewed Microsoft senior executives, as well as those in finance and "other departments." Investigators also collected Microsoft … [Link]
Slashdot » 3-D Printing Comes To Amazon
An anonymous reader writes Promising "an appstore for the physical world," Amazon has just unveiled their new online market for products created using a 3-D printer. "Customization gives customers the power to remix their world," explains the co-founder of Mixee Labs (an Amazon partner), "and we want to change the way people shop online." Amazon's ability to sell you things … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J's Chart-Topping 'Bang Bang'
That didn't take long: Jessie J's "Bang Bang" collaboration with hitmakers Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande has rocketed to the top of the iTunes Top Singles charts. Hashtag #BuyBangBangOnItunes became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter after "Price Tag" singer Jessie J released the new single on Thursday, helping it soar to No. 1 on iTunes in the United States, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK's national parks may not be safe from fracking
The UK government has almost ruled out fracking in beauty spots, many of which conceal shale oil and gas reserves, but it has left the door ajar 
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Mashable » Here's How You Can Make Beer-Flavored Ice Cream
Two great jubilees of American culture are on the horizon On Aug. 1, it's International Beer Day. Then, if that weren't enough, Aug. 2 is Ice Cream Sandwich Day See also: 9 Unique Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes Sit back and let that sink in for a second. When you're done, treat yo' self to the recipe in the video … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Here’s What Happens When an Iceberg Collapses Near You [Video]
Warning: Loud screaming. Pretty terrifying, right? [riickstead | Via LS] [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Open Hard- & Software Based Security Token?
Qbertino (265505) writes I've been musing about a security setup to allow my coworkers/users access to files from the outside. I want security to be a little safer than pure key- or password-based SSH access, and some super-expensive RSA Token setup is out of question. I've been wondering whether there are any feasible and working FOSS and open hardware-based security … [Link]
Mashable » Parents Gain Access to Marijuana Extract to Treat Childhood Seizures
April Sintz is fighting to loosen marijuana laws for her 7-year-old epileptic son. She is one of hundreds of moms nationwide who have opened a new front in the drive to expand the drug’s legal use. While supplying pot to a child is bound to raise eyebrows, Sintz said early evidence on the marijuana extract cannabidiol, also known as CBD, suggests it’s a … [Link]
Mashable » Boston Whale Watching Boat Stranded at Sea All Night
BOSTON — They weren't castaways, but like the tourists on Gilligan's Island, a group of whale watchers expecting only a three-hour tour got much more after their boat was snagged by a mooring cable off Massachusetts and they were forced to spend a long night at sea. The Boston Harbor Cruises whale watch vessel was freed Tuesday and docked at Boston's … [Link]
Mashable » Walk This Way: Smart Shoes Lead the Way for the Blind
The days of burying one's nose in a phone trying to decipher directions could be over. Indian wearable tech startup Ducere Tech has created smart shoes called Lechal that can give the wearer directions without needing to look at a smartphone. Lechal translates as "take me there" in Hindi. See also: 7 Incognito Wearables You'd Never Guess Were Gadgets The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: rogue monster waves, how to read a baby's mind, Shakespeare and autism, ebola briefing, psychedelic cells and more 
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Mashable » Booty-Shaking Retirees Recreate Pharrell's 'Happy' Video
Finally, a "Happy" parody worth a bit of feet tapping. Sixty residents and staffers at the Diana Isaac Retirement Village in Christchurch, New Zealand pulled together their collective dance skills to create their own tribute to Pharrell's infectious single See also: Army of Baes Invades Pharrell's 'Come Get It Bae' Music Video The remake mirrors scenes from the original music … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman Now Lives in London and he’s HILARIOUS! [Vine Videos]
Somehow, it seems that Batdad grew a few inches recently and left his family to live in London and live a life of celibacy. Don’t forget to un-mute each video while they play! [Batman London | Via Buzzfeed] [Link]
Mashable » ManServants Startup Is Not a Joke and It's Not a Gigolo Service
This guy is so handsome he turns heads and so chivalrous he acts as a human shield between you and life’s harsh realities. He doesn’t mind the silly pet names you call him, and he never complains about anything. The words, “As you wish,” fall trippingly off his tongue, and he compliments you like clockwork every 15 minutes. Is this … [Link]
Slashdot » Better Living Through Data
jradavenport (3020071) writes "Using two years of continuous monitoring of my MacBook Air battery usage (once every minute), I have been able to study my own computer use patterns in amazing detail. This dataset includes 293k measurements, or more than 204 days of use over two years. I use the laptop over 50 hours per week on average, and my … [Link]
Mashable » Sit Back and Enjoy These 6-Second Remakes of Classic Movies
You know you've seen creativity at its finest when 120-minute movies are condensed into six-second segments Last week, we challenged our Vine community to recreate movies in short-form videos. Submissions ranged from comedies like Office Space and Do the Right Thing to cult classics like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and science fiction films like Back to the Future. We saw … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Adam Savage Walks Incognito at Comic-Con 2014 [Video]
Darn, I wish we could have photographed Adam while we were at SDCC! Oh well, we still got plenty of awesome pics anyway! From Tested: Ever year, Adam Savage walks the floor of Comic-Con incognito, hidden in plain view wearing one of his elaborate cosplay costumes. This year, Adam debuts a costume he has been working on for almost a … [Link]
Mashable » George Zimmerman Is Now Guarding a Gun Store
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who was acquitted in the high-profile killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, is now working as a security officer in a gun and motorcycle store in Florida, according to a local police report. After midnight on Sunday night, a police officer in DeLand, Florida, found Zimmerman inside Pompano Pat's, a firearms, ammunition and motorcycle store. Zimmerman … [Link]
Slashdot » $299 Android Gaming Tablet Reviewed
Vigile (99919) writes "Last week NVIDIA announced the SHIELD Tablet and SHIELD Controller, and reviews are finally appearing this morning. Based on the high performance Tegra K1 SoC that integrates 192 Kepler architecture CUDA cores, benchmarks reveal that that the SHIELD Tablet is basically unmatched by any other mobile device on the market when it comes to graphics performance — … [Link]
Mashable » Halfway to Iron Man: Hands On With the Myo Motion Control Armband
Myo from Thalmic Labs is one of those smart and deceptively simple-looking inventions that has the potential to change the way we work and live It’s as easy to put on as a traditional armband, but is packed full of technology that lets it track both your hand movements and arm motions, then lets you use those gestures to control virtually … [Link]
Mashable » Asana Users: The iOS App You've Been Waiting for Is Finally Here
Managing group projects can be overwhelming, particularly when you're dealing with a large team and need to make changes while in transit. Task manager Asana launched a redesigned iOS app Tuesday that makes it easier for teams to collaborate and helps individuals focus on the most important tasks. See also: 10 Gmail Hacks to Help You Master Your Inbox While Asana's … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Weirdest Things Found in Outer Space
It's easy to forget that there is an endless, unexplored space beyond our tiny planet Earth. This new video from All Time 10s is packed with tons of fun facts about outer space, touching on some the of strangest objects humans have discovered there — like zombie stars and metal worlds. Who knows what's still out there? 
Have something to … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry Takes the Throne as Most Regal Photobomber
Like grandmother, like grandson Prince Harry has arguably just dethroned his grandmother, the Queen of England, as the most regal photobomber in all the land See also: 14 Extreme Selfies That Push Duck Face Off a Cliff Post by Trevor Shailer. At the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Harry struck a pose behind former Olympic boxer Trevor Shailer (middle), New Zealand rugby sevens … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Art in science: Watermarks, whirls and spherulites
Is there an art to science? Images submitted to a Princeton University competition reveal the beauty underlying some current student research 
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Slashdot » A 24-Year-Old Scammed Apple 42 Times In 16 Different States
redletterdave (2493036) writes "Sharron Laverne Parrish Jr., 24, allegedly scammed Apple not once, but 42 times, cheating the company out of more than $300,000 — and his scam was breathtakingly simple. According to a Secret Service criminal complaint, Parrish allegedly visited Apple Stores and tried to buy products with four different debit cards, which were all closed by his respective … [Link]
Mashable » Why Women Can't Get Enough of Turkey's Prime Minister
ISTANBUL, Turkey — On a recent Friday evening, Turkey's Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was met by hundreds of supporters at one of his first campaign events in Istanbul since announcing his bid to run for president. See also: Turkish Prime Minister's Campaign Logo Looks a Lot Like Obama's Busloads of fans jammed into a seaside park to catch a glimpse … [Link]
Mashable » The Basketball World Cup: Who Team USA Should Bring to Spain
Are you ready for the World Cup? It starts Aug. 30 in Spain! We speak of course, about the FIBA Basketball World Cup, a pseudo-clever rebranding of what was until this year known as the FIBA World Championship, a global hoops tournament held every four years by the sport's international governing body. The 2014 tournament runs from Aug. 30 through Sept. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ridley Scott to Produce Philip K Dick's The Man In the High Castle
hawkinspeter (831501) writes Amazon has given the green light to produce the Hugo award-winning "The Man in the High Castle". This is after the four-hour mini-series was rejected by Syfy and afterwards by the BBC. Philip K Dick's novel takes place in an alternate universe where the Axis Powers won the Second World War. It's one of his most successful … [Link]
Mashable » Why Money and Inexperience Are Escalating Sexism at Startups
It’s a story we’ve come to know well: A freewheeling, young startup founder captures the zeitgeist with a smart idea and attracts investors who are willing to stake him with millions of dollars. Then one day, his private views about gender and sexuality become public, go viral and bring a new kind of scrutiny to his company and career This might … [Link]
Mashable » Peyton Manning Dancing to 'Rocky Top' Is Sweet as Soda Pop
Before you read any further, put on your headphones and adjust the volume to a comfortable level All good? Now you can really appreciate the full awkwardness of Peyton Manning dancing to the musical stylings of The Osborne Brothers. The Denver Broncos quarterback showed off his moves during practice while the 1967 country bluegrass hit "Rocky Top" played over the stadium's … [Link]
Slashdot » Put Your Code in the SWAMP: DHS Sponsors Online Open Source Code Testing
cold fjord (826450) writes with an excerpt from ZDNet At OSCon, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) … quietly announced that they're now offering a service for checking out your open-source code for security holes and bugs: the Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP). … Patrick Beyer, SWAMP's Project Manager at Morgridge Institute for Research, the project's prime contractor, explained, "With open … [Link]
Mashable » James Franco Teaches You How to Take the Perfect Selfie
Actor, prankster, selfie connoisseur — James Franco is a man of many (questionable) talents. Franco appeared on The Tonight Show on Monday and revealed the secrets of selfie-snapping to Jimmy Fallon. The key is giving the "stone look." (We're not sure if that's the same as the "stoner look," but all signs point to yes.) Unfortunately, it seems Franco's skills … [Link]
Mashable » Connie Britton and Geena Rocero Join the Social Good Summit
Connie Britton, the famous actress from Nashville and Friday Night Lights, and Geena Rocero, a supermodel and transgender activist, are confirmed to speak at the 2014 Social Good Summit. At the event, world leaders, grassroots activists and global citizens will discuss digital solutions to the greatest challenges of our time Britton was recently appointed a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on poverty … [Link]
Mashable » For the New York Times, a Profit Shortfall
It’s the same old story for the New York Times: Digital subscriptions continue to rise, but not enough to offset falling revenues and earnings. Profit fell 21% to $55.7 million or $0.07 a share, versus the average analyst estimate of $0.085 in The New York Times Company's second quarter. A 4.1% slump in overall ad revenues weighed on the results as … [Link]
Slashdot » Gaza's Only Power Plant Knocked Offline
necro81 (917438) writes "Gaza's only power plant (see this profile at IEEE Spectrum — duct tape and bailing wire not included) has been knocked offline following an Israeli strike. Reports vary, but it appears that Israeli tank shells caused a fuel bunker at the plant to explode. Gaza, already short on electricity despite imports from Israel and Egpyt, now faces … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Looks to Break Out of Its Earnings Slump
A busy second quarter of 2014 will be overshadowed if Twitter is unable to convince investors that its user growth is back on the upswing when the company reports earnings on Tuesday afternoon. The social media company is set to release its report after the close of market trading at 4 p.m. ET, with analysts expecting the company to post a … [Link]
Mashable » Fiery Skies and Black Clouds: Gaza's Long, Burning Night
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel escalated its military campaign against Hamas on Tuesday, striking symbols of the group's control in Gaza and firing tank shells that shut down the strip's only power plant in the heaviest bombardment in the fighting so far. Flares turned the sky over Gaza City orange overnight and by daybreak, as the conflict entered its fourth … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Europe makes final delivery run to space station
Delivering fuel, food and a game of Pong for astronauts on the ISS, the final launch of the ATV prepares the European Space Agency for crewed moon missions 
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Slashdot » London Police Placing Anti-Piracy Warning Ads On Illegal Sites
mrspoonsi (2955715) writes "The City of London police has started placing banner advertisements on websites believed to be offering pirated content illegally. The messages, which will appear instead of paid-for ads, will ask users to close their web browsers. The move comes as part of a continuing effort to stop piracy sites from earning money through advertising. Police said the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deadpool vs. Comic-Con 2014 [Video]
The always hilarious D Piddy invades SDCC 2014 with his usual silliness. If you haven’t seen our picture galleries from SDCC, be sure to check ‘em out right here! [D Piddy] [Link]
Mashable » At Least 22 Civilians Were Killed in Ukraine Today
At least 22 civilians were killed on Tuesday as violence between government forces and pro-Russian separatists engulfs eastern Ukraine The use of unguided rockets has dramatically escalated the violence in the area in the weeks after Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down. Though eastern Ukraine has been entrenched in bloodshed over the past few months, it's different this time around. … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Private Thoughts From the Backseat of an Uber Car
At the end of an exhausting day, it's comforting to know that with just a few taps on your smartphone, a car will be on its way to pick you up and deliver you to your front door. Some of the best thinking gets done while seated in the back of an Uber car. Groundbreaking thoughts like: Do I have enough … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ebola outbreak: What you need to know about its spread
The disease has now reached Nigeria's largest city, Lagos, after a passenger boarded a flight from Liberia. But how far can it spread? 
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Slashdot » How Gygax Lost Control of TSR and D&D
An anonymous reader writes "Sunday was the birthday of the late great Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons and Futurama guest star. With the fifth edition of D&D soon to come out at Gen Con this year, Jon Peterson, author of Playing at the World, has released a new piece to answer a historical question: how was it, back … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off Select Logitech PC Gaming Products
For today’s edition of Deal and today only, save BIG on select best-selling Logitech PC gaming products, including the G700s rechargeable gaming mouse, the G710+ mechanical gaming keyboard, and the Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Headset. [Up to 50% Off Select Logitech PC Gaming Products] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bruce Campbell Coming Back to TV with ‘Evil Dead’ Series!
This got a little bit buried in the total onslaught of SDCC news last weekend: During his panel, where he discussed the upcoming film adaptation of the horror video game “The Last of Us,” producer-writer-director Sam Raimi revealed that he is working on writing an Evil Dead TV series, along with his brother Ivan, and Groovy Bruce himself. But the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Cutest Cutest Star Wars Cake Ever [Pic]
This has to be the cutest Star Wars-themed cake I’ve ever seen! Kudos to Wallingford, Connecticut based bakery You’ve Been Cupcaked for the awesome creation! 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dog Butt Science: Why do Dogs Smell Each Other’s Butts? [Video]
Why dogs sniff each other’s butts. It’s a somewhat silly question with a surprisingly complex answer. This behavior is just one of many interesting forms of chemical communication in the animal kingdom. [Reactions] [Link]
Mashable » Feeling Successful Doesn't Require a Huge Salary, Study Finds
How much money do you need in order to feel successful? Most people say it doesn't require an overflowing bank account, according to new research. Even though nearly two-thirds of workers aren't yet satisfied with their earnings, most think they can feel successful without earning large paychecks, finds a new study from CareerBuilder. Specifically, more than half of those surveyed said … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Heroic Women of World War I
Strong, inspiring women can be found everywhere — including the front lines. It's been 100 years since the First World War, one of history's most fatal conflicts. In commemoration of the Great War's centenary, MyHeritage.com is highlighting the important women who risked everything to fight and save lives throughout the many years of war. See also: War and Peace: 10 Photos … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Psychedelic cells are fruit of Alan Turing's equations
It looks like living cells – but this image evolved in a computer following an algorithm based on Alan Turing's ideas about the patterns on animals' bodies 
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Mashable » 12 Simple Tweaks That Make Your Resume Easier to Review
There’s some debate about how many seconds a recruiter spends looking over a resume, but we can all agree that it's not a lot. With such limited time to get important information across, anything you can do to make your resume easier to skim could mean the difference between the forward or toss piles. So, after you've spent some time perfecting the content of those … [Link]
Mashable » Save Battery Life With These 7 Lite Versions of Your Favorite Apps
Apps help you stay connected and can improve your daily efficiency — that is, as long as they don't drain your phone's battery first. As apps become more sophisticated, they tend to become battery hogs, tooSocial media, email and other applications eat up power and memory much faster than we'd like. But there are plenty of free "lite" versions you can … [Link]
Mashable » The Benefits of a Test-Drive Before Making a Full-Time Hire
As a small business owner, you don't have the time or resources to waste on a lengthy hiring process. When you think you've found the right person for the job, you'll likely want to get him or her on board as quickly as possible. But first impressions can sometimes be deceiving: A person who's well-qualified on paper and aced the interview … [Link]
Mashable » 17 Majestic Mountains That Take Your Breath Away
There’s so much beauty in the world, if you just look up — unless you're a city-dweller. You're probably going to just see a lot of scaffolding. Or if you're lucky, some pigeons pooping off a telephone wire. Skyscrapers aside, countless sights of beauty surrounds us in nature. One of Earth's greatest wonders comes from the awe-inspiring mountains which can literally … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 29 July 2014
Online Community Detection for Large Complex Networks (PLosONE) — readable recount of earlier algorithms and inventions in the area, as well as a new algorithm with linear time complexity for large complex networks. sel4 — open source OS kernel (GPLv2, … [Link]
Mashable » Your Dream Job Doesn't Exist Yet. Here's How to Land It Anyway
Waiting for the perfect position to pop up in your LinkedIn feed? Can’t find job descriptions that nail down your skills and goals in your daily search results? If you've been searching for your dream job and haven’t found it, it’s possible that it doesn’t exist — at least not yet. In fact, if you really want a job you love, … [Link]
Mashable » 7 Things We'd Change About LinkedIn
You didn't really think sending the recruiter at your dream company a Facebook message would work, right? That's why you have LinkedIn, the definitive online platform for networking and finding new career opportunities. The website has effectively cornered the market on adapting social networking to the professional space, but it can use a few upgrades to make the most of its … [Link]
Mashable » White House: Waiting to Act on Global Warming Means Much Higher Costs
Delaying cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to stem global warming would cost significantly more than taking such actions now, according to a new report released Monday by the White House Council on Economic Advisors (CEA) According to the report, the cost of hitting a specific climate target increases, on average, by approximately 40% in today's dollars for each decade that the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Updates Retina MacBook Pro Line With Speedier Chips, More Memory
Apple has quietly updated its entire Retina MacBook Pro line of laptops with faster processors and more memory, while leaving the prices mostly the same as before The most powerful 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display costs $1,799 and offers a 2.8GHz, dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 512GB of storage See also: How to Download Apple OS … [Link]
Mashable » You've Gotta Be Kitten Me: Australia's First Cat Cafe Opens
SYDNEY — Cat lovers, remain calm. There is a new ball of fluffy joy in town and it isn't another meme. Move over Grumpy Cat, Australia's first cat cafe is opening on Thursday in Melbourne so locals can finally get their fix of real-life feline joy. Cat cafes are old news in Asia, with the first opening in Taiwan in 1998 … [Link]
Slashdot » Free Copy of the Sims 2 Contains SecuROM
dotarray (1747900) writes By now, everybody should know that if something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Let's apply that to EA, shall we? The publisher is giving away copies of The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection, for free… and not mentioning that it includes the controversial SecuROM anti-piracy software. Nobody likes SecuROM. 
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New Scientist – News » How Shakespeare's intensity may help people with autism
A special retelling of The Tempest shows how people with autism may be able to tap into the rhythmic heart of Shakespeare's plays 
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Mashable » Oversized Milk Crate, Huge Cloud Arch Sculptures Disturb Sydney
SYDNEY — Most know the Australian city for the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Sydney Opera House. Now it may be known as the place of the giant Cloud Arch or the oversized Milk Crate 
The iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.Image: Adam Jeffery, Getty ImagesAlthough Melbourne still generally wins in the ugly stakes — Federation Square has been described … [Link]
Slashdot » Dear Museums: Uploading Your Content To Wikimedia Commons Just Got Easier
The ed17 (2834807) writes Galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAMs) are now facing fewer barriers to uploading their content to Wikimedia Commons — the website that stores most of Wikipedia's images and videos. Previously, these institutions had to build customized scripts or be lucky enough to find a Wikimedia volunteer to do the work for them. According to the toolset's … [Link]
Mashable » Can a Cute Robot Hitchhike Across Canada?
Hitchhiking can be a dangerous way to travel, but one robot is using it to go cross country. Appropriately named HitchBot, the talking droid is attempting to travel across Canada depending only on the kindness of strangers Hitchbot was created by a group of Canadian researchers as an experiment to test whether robots can learn to trust humans. He began his … [Link]
Mashable » Scientifically Accurate Sonic the Hedgehog Eats Poop
Hedgehogs aren't the badass, speedy creatures your childhood video games made them out to be. As this video by Fox's Animation Domination High-Def points out, they spend less time collecting rings and running in loops than they do chewing up poop and rubbing it on themselves. Gotta go fast. James Franco Teaches You How to Take the Perfect Selfie First … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Team Claims Breakthrough In Universal Cancer Test
An anonymous reader writes UK researchers say they've devised a simple blood test that can be used to diagnose whether people have cancer or not. The Lymphocyte Genome Sensitivity (LGS) test looks at white blood cells and measures the damage caused to their DNA when subjected to different intensities of ultraviolet light (UVA), which is known to damage DNA. The … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn Redesigns Mobile Profiles to Put Relationships Into Context
LinkedIn’s flagship app has gotten a major overhaul. The company rolled out an update to its app Tuesday morning, unveiling completely redesigned user profiles that focus on adding contextual information. The extra info aims to make it easier to initiate conversations with other users — even if they're not connected. See also: 8 Lesser-Known Strategies to Get More Out of LinkedIn … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Relaxing Vacation Spots for Book Lovers
It’s the summer in many parts of the world — which means time for vacation. And there's no better way to spend your downtime than curled up with a good book We've been thinking about vacations in Mashable's social book club, MashableReads, as we read The Vacationers by Emma Straub. In the book, the Posts, a family from New York City, … [Link]
Mashable » 30 Songs to Fuel Your Summer Vacation
Even if you've already done some traveling, chances are you could use a summer vacation The weeks leading up to a vacation can be stressful — from finishing all your work to picking the ideal location — which makes it that much sweeter when you've hit the open road. See also: How To Plan Your Summer Vacation on Pinterest To capture … [Link]
Mashable » Former Nuclear Power Exec Reveals Secret Payments to Japan's Prime Ministers
The contentious public debate around whether to use nuclear power in Japan, in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster, took another major turn on Monday when it was revealed that a former power company official made secret payments to Japanese prime ministers for nearly two decades Chimori Naito, the former vice president of Kansai Electric Power Co. (KEPCO), today one … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy S4 Catches Fire and Melts Next to Sleeping Teen
Texas teen Ariel Tolfree received a rude awakening when her Samsung galaxy S4 smartphone caught fire overnight, as she slept next to it, according to a new report. This incident is the latest in a string of Samsung-related battery fires. ”The whole phone melted,” Ariel's dad, Thomas, told local television station KDFW. “The plastic, the glass. You can't even really tell … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Where Can I Find Resources On Programming For Palm OS 5?
First time accepted submitter baka_toroi (1194359) writes I got a Tungsten E2 from a friend and I wanted to give it some life by programming for it a little bit. The main problem I'm bumping up against is that HP thought it would be awesome to just shut down every single thing related to Palm OS development. After Googling a … [Link]
Mashable » Newspaper Mistakenly Runs Photo of 'Jackass' Star Instead of Dead Israeli Soldier
SYDNEY — The New Zealand Herald apologised on Monday after running a photo of Jackass comedian Ryan Dunn alongside a story about the death of a New Zealand-born Israeli soldier. The photo appeared on the front page of the newspaper's Monday edition with the headline, "Kiwi killed in Gaza." The image was meant to be of Staff Sgt. Guy Boyland, who … [Link]
Mashable » A Comic-Con Intervention: 3 Humble TV Requests for Next Year
Comic-Con 2014 attendees are now soaking their feet and eating vegetables to counter all the pretzels and cookies that subbed for actual food over the last four days — but it's also a time for reflection On the TV side, the weekend was a success with a flush of cool trailers and sneak peeks (from shows like Arrow, The Walking Dead … [Link]
Mashable » NPR One Provides Personalized Public Radio Recommendations
Public-radio junkies now have a new way to listen to their favorite NPR shows, and discover new content. The media outlet rolled out NPR One, a streaming app that offers personalized recommendations on what to listen to based on a user's interests, location and listening history. See also: 14 Podcasts to Help You Forget About Your Crummy Commute The app, which … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Octoblu Seeks to Simplify the Internet of Things
Octoblu aims to be a connector for the Internet of Things. Appy Pie offers new API for food ordering Apps for restaurants. Plus: Amazon Web Services growing 90% YoY, and FireFox beta API add-ons. Octoblu Aims to Be Overarching Connector of People, Devices, and Applications Startup Octoblu has yet to release any products/applications. But it's getting ready to solve a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Zombie Walk' Canceled After Hit-and-Run at Comic-Con
An ugly hit-and-run incident that injured at least one woman at the annual "Zombie Walk" at Comic-Con this weekend has caused the group to cancel its October event and consider a fundraiser for the victim. Several YouTube videos emerged Monday of the incident on Saturday evening in San Diego, where a carload of people who are reportedly deaf — and … [Link]
Slashdot » Smoking Mothers May Alter the DNA of Their Children
sciencehabit (1205606) writes "Pregnant women who smoke don't just harm the health of their baby—they may actually impair their child's DNA, according to new research. A genetic analysis shows that the children of mothers who smoke harbor far more chemical modifications of their genome — known as epigenetic changes — than kids of non-smoking mothers. Many of these are on … [Link]
Mashable » Australians Go Nuts as Crazy Colours Light up the Sky
SYDNEY — Aussies love their sunrise photos, sunset snaps and beach shots — anything that says: My world is better than your world. But overnight, things stepped up a level From Monday evening to Tuesday morning, there was a stunning red colour creeping across the heavens. Amateur photographers came out in force to take the sky snap to end all sky … [Link]
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