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.
New Scientist – News » Echo of Soviet Union's fall in nations' heart health
In Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, men in their early fifties are more likely to die of heart disease than French men 20 years older – but it's getting better 
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Mashable » Ginger Baker Turns 75: The Strange Life of Rock's Wildest Drummer
The percussive genius behind the legendary British rock trio Cream turned 75 on Tuesday. Ginger Baker, born Peter Edward Baker on Aug. 19, 1939, is regarded as not only one of the greatest drummers to ever grace the instrument — a man many have called a natural with the sticks — but also one of the rock world's craziest musicians off … [Link]
Mashable » NFL Reportedly Asks Halftime-Show Candidates to Pay to Play
The National Football League sees its Super Bowl halftime show as such a valuable promotional platform that it's asking potential artists — including Coldplay, Rihanna and Katy Perry — to pay the league for the gig, according to a new report That would be quite a departure from years past, when the artists essentially played for free, other than having their … [Link]
Slashdot » If Fusion Is the Answer, We Need To Do It Quickly
Lasrick writes: Yale's Jason Parisi makes a compelling case for fusion power, and explains why fusion is cleaner, safer, and doesn't provide opportunities for nuclear smuggling and proliferation. The only downside will be the transition period, when there are both fission and fusion plants available and the small amount of "booster" elements (tritium and deuterium) found in fusion power could … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Maintenance Assistant Releases API Platform
Maintenance Assistant announces the launch of MA Connect. SOA Software makes the CIO Review 100 list as a promising Microsoft Solution Provider. Plus: Microsoft claims to be squeezing Amazon Web Services, and Algorithmia raises $2.4M to connect developers and academia.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Espresso Logic Extends RESTful API Reach to NoSQL Databases
First Espresso Logic created a way to generate APIs out of the stored procedure calls commonly used in SQL databases. Now the company is extending the same capability to NoSQL databases starting with MongoDB.
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Mashable » Texas Gov. Rick Perry Gets a Mug Shot
Texas Gov. Rick Perry isn't exactly camera-shy. But few would argue that he was happy to pose for his most recent photograph. Perry had his mug shot snapped on Tuesday at Travis County Court in Austin, having been indicted Friday on felony charges for allegedly abusing his authority as governor, and strong-arming a public official. See also: 10 Hysterical Political Parodies … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Music Subscription Details Leak
Several readers sent word that Android Police has leaked details about YouTube's upcoming subscription service, Music Key. The benefits for users will include ad-free music, offline playback, and audio-only streams. It's expected to cost $10 per month. "Of course, one of Music Key's major value propositions is that users will have access not just to official discographies, but to concert … [Link]
Mashable » Little League Star Mo'ne Davis Hits Sports Illustrated's Cover
Mo’ne Davis, the 13-year-old girl whose steely demeanor and ace pitching skills have captivated the nation and powered her team from Philadelphia deep into the Little League World Series, is now gracing the cover of America's most iconic sports publication. See also: The Secret to Little League World Series Success? Girls, Girls, Girls Sports Illustrated's national cover for the this week … [Link]
Mashable » Google Brings Android 360-Degree Photo App to iPhone
Google tries to make sure its most popular Android apps are also available to iPhone users, but not everything makes the cut Now Google's Photo Sphere app, designed to help you capture three-dimensional views of your world, has finally come to iOS. See also: Interactive Map Site Lets You Travel the World Through the Lenses of Drones Like Google's other Android-to-iOS … [Link]
Mashable » Air France Crews Petition to Stop Flights to Ebola-Affected Countries
More than 700 Air France staff have signed a petition asking the airline to stop flights to the West African countries hit hard by Ebola. Air France flies to Conakry in Guinea and Freetown in Sierra Leone. Despite assurances from world-health officials that Ebola's spread by air travel is unlikely, British Airways and Emirates have already canceled routes as a precaution. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » CGI Makeup Changes In Real Time [Video]
A Japanese company has created movie “makeup” that can be applied instantly and changed without a break – by effectively turning a face into a projection screen. Omote’s technology works in a similar way to the motion capture used in many games. As CNET explains: Taking his inspiration from the Noh mask, Asai first laser-scanned his model’s face and created … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Find Traces of Sea Plankton On ISS Surface
schwit1 sends this report from the ITAR-TASS News Agency: An experiment of taking samples from illuminators and the ISS surface has brought unique results, as scientists had found traces of sea plankton there, the chief of an orbital mission on Russia's ISS segment told reporters. Results of the scope of scientific experiments which had been conducted for a quite long … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How daydreaming can help you beat information overload
Life is throwing ever more information our way. But there are simple tracks that can help us cope, says neuroscientist Daniel Levitin (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Griffin von Porkchop: The Snaggletoothed Cat That Will Steal Your Candy
Don’t let that cockeyed scowl fool you. Behind those copper eyes and snaggletooth lies a heart of gold. Griffin von Porkchop, a 4-year-old exotic shorthair living in Vancouver, Canada with three other felines, just began his Internet cat career. Griffin was born with an asymmetrical jaw, which causes his snaggletooth. See also: The Complete Hiss-tory of Cats on the Internet His … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic Militants Post Video Claiming to Show Beheading of U.S. Journalist
Editors’ note: There are images in this post that some readers may find distressing. Islamic State militants on Tuesday released a video that purported to show the beheading of James Foley, an American freelance journalist who has been missing since he was kidnapped in Syria in November 2012. The authenticity of the video could not be immediately verified, but Foley's mother … [Link]
Slashdot » Modular Hive Homes Win Mars Base Design Competition
In June, we discussed news that JPL and MakerBot were teaming up to host a competition for designing a futuristic Mars base. The competition is now over, and the top three designs have been chosen. First place went to Noah Hornberger, who designed a base with hexagonal rooms and shielding made of depleted uranium. Second place went to a martian … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and Groot 'Shake It Off' in One Perfect Vine
Taylor Swift and Guardians of the Galaxy's Groot have joined forces in the ultimate pop culture mashup In this Vine from Uproxx's Andy Issac, Groot and Tay share a six-second dance number to Swift's latest single "Shake It Off." See also: 18 Reactions to ‘Shake It Off’ That Taylor Swift Could Write a Song About Say what you will about Swift's … [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Reunite for 'Barely Legal' Exploits
Is it an TV show ad? Is it a car ad? Is it a spoof of reality show Pawn Stars? Is it a weird Breaking Bad binge-watching-induced dream? Yes In a six-minute Audi-sponsored Emmys ad, titled "Barely Legal Pawn," Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul reunite to run a very legitimate (but creepy) pawn shop. Enter Julia Louis-Dreyfus, shy on cash … [Link]
Mashable » China's MIUI 6 Is the Most Blatant iOS 7 Ripoff Ever
And you thought Samsung's TouchWiz was bad Over the weekend, China's biggest smartphone maker, Xiaomi, released the latest version of its customized version of Android — the MIUI 6 See also: 10 Emoji Meanings That Might Surprise You MIUI 6 has a new design that bears a striking resemblance to iOS 7. This isn't the first time Xiaomi has dipped into … [Link]
Mashable » China Is Growing Pears That Look Like Babies
We’ve heard of talking to plants to help them grow, but not turning them into tiny humans. Using a plastic mold, Chinese farms have started to grow pears that resemble babies and are distributing them in supermarkets. See also: Peach Butts in Panties Are China's Cheeky New Fad The mold gets clamped onto the fruit while it is still small enough … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 501st Legion Takes The Ice Bucket Challenge [Video]
OK, we did think the Bill Gates one would be the last we posted in case the ice bucket fad got old, but we couldn’t resist. JJ Abrams challenged the 501st Legion, a group of Star Wars cosplayers (with high entry standards) who do a lot of appearances for charity. Challenge accepted… ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Answered from 501st Legion … [Link]
Mashable » What Is ALS and the Ice Bucket Challenge?
The Ice Bucket Challenge has exploded online as a viral phenomenon, prompting new interest and attention towards the ALS disease ALS, also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a muscular degenerative disorder that affects the muscle neurons of the body. Eventually, it leads to paralysis, vital organ failure and, in some cases, death Since the Ice Bucket Challenge has gone … [Link]
Mashable » Little League Coach's Moving Speech Will Give You the Warm and Fuzzies
After his team from Rhode Island was eliminated from the Little League World Series on Monday, coach Dave Belisle gave his teary-eyed team of 11, 12 and 13-year-olds an emotional speech they'll remember for a long, long time. See also: The Secret to Little League World Series Success? Girls, Girls, Girls So will we. The speech, embedded below, has captured the … [Link]
Mashable » What Are the Top Four Viral Videos of All Time?
YouTube videos exist so they can be shared. And the Internet, as it always does, delivers plenty — but which ones are the best viral videos? Our new pop culture debate show, Monumental, is all about figuring that out (among other things.) Every Tuesday, we'll sit down with a group of panelists and determine the top four — a.k.a. “Mount … [Link]
Slashdot » Ballmer Leaves Microsoft Board
jones_supa writes: After leaving his position as CEO of Microsoft a year ago, Steve Ballmer has still held a position as a member of the board of directors for the company. Now, he is leaving the board, explaining why in a letter to fresh Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. "I have become very busy," Ballmer explains. "I see a combination of … [Link]
Slashdot » Iceland's Seismic Activity: A Repeat Show for Atmospheric Ash?
In 2010, ash spewed into the atmosphere by the volcano beneath Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull glacier grounded European air traffic for days (and, partially, for weeks). As reported by The Guardian, a series of similarly situated earthquakes may herald a similar ash-ejecting erruption, and the country has raised its volcano risk to its second-most-severe rating (orange). From the article: Iceland met office … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Exist API Opens the Window to Personal Data Analysis
Identifying patterns in everyday activities can help people to recognize the things that are making them productive or even holding them back. Easy access to this kind of insight was at the top of the list when Exist was created; it's an app that tracks lifestyle data, providing users with useful insights in an easy-to-use dashboard. By allowing access to … [Link]
Mashable » Times Square Characters Protest Police Crackdown That's Cutting Into Tips
As the costumed characters that frequent Times Square are asking for better treatment, authorities say they are cracking down on those very characters to protect tourists in the city. The folks dressed up as Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the Statue of Liberty proclaimed their right to collect money, taking off their masks to protest what they call a "hostile … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google To Offer Accounts For Kids [News]
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google may offer user accounts specifically designed for children, the logic being that kids are already signing up and lying about their age. As the newspaper notes, once Google officially knows a user is under 13, there are legal implications: Google and most other Internet companies tread carefully because of the Children’s Online … [Link]
Slashdot » At Home with Tim O'Reilly (Videos 1 and 2 of 6)
Wikipedia says Tim O'Reilly "is the founder of O'Reilly Media (formerly O'Reilly & Associates) and a supporter of the free software and open source movements." And so he is. O'Reilly Media is also the company from which Make magazine and the assorted Maker Faires sprang, before spinning off into an ongoing presence of their own. (This year's Solid conference, as … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel Releases First Photo of Paul Rudd as Ant-Man
The lonely hero broods on a gloomy morning by the side of a bridge. Seems about right. Paul Rudd, the latest Hollywood A-lister turned superhero, stars as Ant-Man, the alter ego of Marvel character Scott Lang See also: Marvel's 'Ant-Man' Adds 'Mad Men' Star John Slattery, Actually Starts Shooting Ant-Man began filming on Monday and is set to hit theaters in … [Link]
Mashable » Down With Wi-Fi, Support the Team: Soccer Fans Protest In-Stadium Internet
Connected stadiums with free WiFi, special apps and other technological doo-dads are all the rage in sports these days. To compete with the allure living rooms' 80-inch TVs and overstuffed couches, the conventional corporate thinking goes, teams and leagues need to offer some of the modern creature comforts fans can get at home. Some fans of a European soccer club, however, … [Link]
Mashable » Mara Wilson's Sweet Tribute to Robin Williams: 'He Seemed So Vulnerable'
Mara Wilson, who played Robin Williams' daughter in the 1993 film Mrs. Doubtfire, has penned a lengthy and sweet blog post about her movie dad, exposing the actor's surprisingly shy and vulnerable side. Robin was so on so much of the time that I was surprised to hear my mother describe him as “shy.” “When he talks to you,” she told … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Will Change 'Ineffective' No-Fly List Process After Judge's Ruling
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is promising to change the way travelers can ask to be removed from its no-fly list of suspected terrorists banned from air travel. The decision comes after a federal judge's ruling in June that there was no meaningful way to challenge the designation, a situation deemed unconstitutional. In response, the Justice Department said the U.S. will … [Link]
Slashdot » German Intelligence Spying On Allies, Recorded Kerry, Clinton, and Kofi Annan
cold fjord writes: According to Foreign Policy, "The revelation that Germany spies on Turkey, a NATO member, should dispel any notion that spying on allies violates the unwritten rules of international espionage. … For nearly a year, the extent of NSA surveillance on German leaders … has drawn stern rebuke from the German political and media establishment. … Merkel went … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Making Of Star Wars Despecialized Edition [Video]
Following on from our piece yesterday about Disney reportedly working on Blu-ray releases of the original versions of Star Wars episodes IV, V and VI, here’s a documentary about a fan project that’s already doing a similar thing unofficially. Star Wars: Despecialized Edition is an attempt to take the original release, without the edits and special effects of later rereleases, … [Link]
Mashable » NFL Players Honor Michael Brown Before 'Monday Night Football'
An unarmed black teenager was shot dead by a white police officer in the middle of America nearly two weeks ago, setting off a string of racially charged clashes between protesters and police for much of the past week in the town where he was killed Now a group of NFL players have decided to pay tribute to the slain teenager … [Link]
Mashable » Curiosity Rover Stalled by Slippery Martian Sand
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity may have to choose a new route to the base of a huge Red Planet mountain. The 1-ton Curiosity rover had been heading for Mount Sharp — a 3.4-mile-high mountain in the center of Mars' Gale Crater — via "Hidden Valley," a sandy swale that's about the length of a football field. But Curiosity turned back shortly … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Driverless Cars Capable of Exceeding Speed Limit
mrspoonsi sends a report about how Google's autonomous vehicles handle speed limits. It's easy to assume that driverless cars will simply be programmed never to exceed a posted speed limit, but Google has found that such behavior can actually be less safe than speeding a bit. Thus, they've allowed their cars to exceed the speed limit by up to 10 … [Link]
Mashable » Has the Media Become a Third Force in Ferguson?
During the day, the sidewalks of Ferguson, Missouri, have grown crowded with journalists. At night, the media sometimes appear to outnumber protestors near police lines. As reporters from around the world descend on the small town, the inevitable question has emerged — is the media becoming too big a part of the very story it is covering? It is a particularly … [Link]
Mashable » Steve Ballmer Resigns From Microsoft's Board
Microsoft’s board of directors is about to get a lot quieter. Steve Ballmer announced Tuesday he is resigning from Microsoft's board effective immediately. The decision comes six months after Satya Nadella succeeded Ballmer as CEO of Microsoft. See also: 5 Things You Should Know About Microsoft's New CEO "Given my confidence and the multitude of new commitments I am taking on … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable Kids Reenact TV's Grittiest Dramas
Nothing spells scintillating drama more than adorable kids in fake beards. Pint-sized performers parody scenes from some of the best dramas on television, including Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad. Joffrey Baratheon, Frank Underwood or Walter White probably would be way more likable if they were as cute that these kiddos. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Reunite for 'Barely Legal' … [Link]
Mashable » Ferguson at Night: 'All We Want Is Justice'
Mashable is at the scene of the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, where demonstrators and police squared off this week over the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown One 21-year-old man, who refused to give his name, told us Monday night that all he was looking for was justice. To find out more about why the protesters are coming out night after … [Link]
Slashdot » FarmBot: an Open Source Automated Farming Machine
New submitter ErnieKey writes: Farming has been stuck in a bit of a rut, when compared to other industries. Businesses across the globe have been innovating for decades, while farming has been using techniques that have been handed down from centuries ago. The FarmBot Foundation is creating a machine, similar to that of a CNC mill and/or 3D printer, which … [Link]
Mashable » Live Updates: Protesters Demand Charges for Darren Wilson in Latest Protests
Mashable is following the latest from Ferguson, where protesters and police are squaring off over the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown. See Monday's live coverage here. 3 things you need to know on Tuesday, Aug. 19: Attorney General Holder sends message to Ferguson; grand jury to convene Wednesday. A young black man was shot dead by police after reportedly brandishing a … [Link]
Mashable » The Anti-Nazi History of the Molotov Cocktail
In their tear-gassed standoffs with police in Ferguson, Missouri, some protesters have retaliated with that centuries-old weapon of urban revolutionaries and improvisational militaries alike: the Molotov cocktail. Easy and cheap to make, the Molotov cocktail is thought to have been invented during the Spanish Civil War, where it was used by the Republicans against Nationalist tanks. The original design was a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Starry Knight [Batman Artwork]
Thanks to artist Gary Stevens and his friend GaS reader Brian Denette for sharing this. Gary explains “it was just a fun little project I did to get back in to painting.” 
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Mashable » Uber Hires Top Obama Advisor David Plouffe to Fight 'Taxi Cartel'
Uber just picked up a high-profile political figure to help steer its strategy. Uber announced Tuesday that it has hired David Plouffe, a former top advisor to President Obama, to serve as senior vice president of policy and strategy. Plouffe will join the company in September and manage Uber's political, communications and branding efforts. See also: NYC Needs a Taxi App … [Link]
Mashable » Monumental: Mashable's New Pop Culture Debate
Everybody loves a good list. Here are four reasons why: 1. They're fun2. They're informative3. They're shareable4. They probably have GIFs Thankfully, Mashable's new show Monumental is all about lists Every Tuesday, a rotating group of panelists will debate and decide the top four — or "Mount Rushmore — of a familiar topic in pop culture. Topics will range from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Just how rare is intelligent life in the universe?
Although intelligent life may exist on other planets, The Copernicus Complex by Caleb Scharf argues that Earth will still be special after all 
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Mashable » Letterman on Robin Williams: 'He Could Make You Laugh Under Any Circumstances'
Late Show host David Letterman discussed his 38-year relationship with Robin Williams on his show last night, providing a bit of background about the man he knew starting out at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. Letterman described his first experience watching Williams perform standup, explaining that it was like nothing he'd ever seen. "We're like morning dew," Letterman said of … [Link]
Slashdot » Phoenix Introduces Draft Ordinance To Criminalize Certain Drone Uses
Fubar writes: Two city council members from Phoenix, AZ are introducing "draft language" for public discussion that would make it illegal to use a drone to film people without their knowledge. The council members are worred about privacy of people in their own yards, even including the requirement that law enforcement obtain a warrant for drone surveillance. A violation of … [Link]
Mashable » Chill Out: Your #IceBucketChallenge Donations Are in Good Hands
Thousands upon thousands of gallons of ice cold water have rained down on charitable heads, and according to the ALS Association (ALSA), people have donated an unprecedented amount of money to the organization. Facebook says its users have collectively uploaded 2.4 million ice bucket challenge videos. If you haven't been on the Internet in the past few weeks: Those who receive … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Makeup Is Fiercer Than a Dothraki
Even in Westeros, these looks could kill. Makeup artist Allison Chase and photographer Matt Barnes collaborated to create customized looks based on nine houses from the HBO series Game of Thrones See also: All Men Must Ink: How HBO Tattooed 111 'Game of Thrones' Fans From House Baratheon's majestic stag-inspired model to House Bolton's gruesomely flayed man, every look perfectly encapsulates … [Link]
Mashable » 24 Hours in 'Happiness': A Battle-Scarred Town in Ukraine
SHCHASTYA, Ukraine — The town of Shchastya or ‘Happiness,’ lies just ten miles from Luhansk, the most shelled and lawless city of the conflict in Ukraine. It has served as a frontline for Ukrainian forces since June, when the town was taken by the notorious Aidar volunteer battalion. Since then, Aidar has set up base in a former police academy in … [Link]
Mashable » Paramount Movie Trailer Directs Viewers to Whisper App
By now viewers are used to seeing call-outs to Facebook and Twitter in movie trailers. Paramount's Men, Women & Children features a new one: Whisper The 2-minute trailer for the Jason Reitman film asks viewers "What do you Whisper?" and directs them to use the hashtag #MWC. on the teen-friendly anonymous social network. That tag will be featured as the Whisper … [Link]
Mashable » Avert Your Eyes: 'The Strain' Renewed for Season 2
The Strain will continue to spread into Season 2. FX has renewed the uber-creepy vampire drama from Guillermo del Toro and Lost creator Carlton Cuse for a 13-episode sophomore season, set to debut summer 2015. See also: 12 Signs You're Addicted to Netflix News of the renewal, which comes as a surprise to no one, comes in the middle of The … [Link]
Slashdot » Introducing Slashdot's New Build Section
Along with the rest of the mix that makes this site work, Slashdot has nearly two decades now of spotting and showing off interesting projects, inventions, technologies, and hobbies. Some of them are strictly personal, some are frankly commercial, and some are the fruits of ambitious organizations (or tiny teams) motivated by curiosity and passion (or even politics, or just … [Link]
Mashable » Another Emmy Win Would Put Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a Very Exclusive Club
Leading up to the Emmy Awards on Oct. 25, Mashable will be taking a look at the major awards races. This is the first in the series. Everyone who is nominated in the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category should be afraid of Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Except maybe Julia Louis-Dreyfus. SEE ALSO: 'SNL,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'True Detective,' Dominate Creative Arts … [Link]
Mashable » From Khan to Shere Khan: Benedict Cumberbatch to Voice 'Jungle Book' Tiger
Benedict Cumberbatch has already loaned his voice to many a fantastic creature in his still-young acting career — a dragon, a wolf, Alan Rickman — and now he'll add malevolent tiger to his little menagerie. Cumberbatch has signed on to voice the villainous Shere Khan in Warner Bros.' Jungle Book: Origins, as The Hollywood Reporter first reported Tuesday. It's the first … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » YouTube To Get Premium Music Service [News]
Google is going to build YouTube into its existing paid-for music offerings. It’s got the makings of a confusing package, but could bring some added value over existing services. Nothing’s officially confirmed yet, but the Android Police website has some leaked screenshots which have got people piecing together the puzzle. It appears the existing Google Play “All Access” Service will … [Link]
Mashable » Helbig and Hart's '#HeyUSA' Makes a Deal With Condé Nast Entertainment
Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart's summer road trip web series #HeyUSA has been dribbling out three two-to-four-minute teasers per week since July, but will soon graduate to full-length episodes in a new partnership with Condé Nast Entertainment's TheScene.com. Produced by Astronauts Wanted, #HeyUSA had been seeking a distribution partner since Helbig and Hart — stars of YouTube as well as the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Otherworldly view of a giant Californian wildfire
Long exposure gives an ethereal view of fires raging across Yosemite National Park, where drought and a hot summer have created unprecedented conditions 
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Mashable » Sharp Debuts Its First U.S. Smartphone, the Aquos Crystal
Sharp may not be synonymous with smartphones in the U.S., but the tech manufacturer — mostly known for its TVs — is bringing its phones over to the States. (They've long existed in Japan.) The company launched its Aquos Crystal smartphone in the U.S. on Tuesday, one of two handsets that it is also launching in Japan. In the U.S., the … [Link]
Mashable » Don Pardo Was an 'SNL' Legend and the Voice of NBC
Don Pardo died Monday, robbing the world of the booming baritone voice that introduced us to legions of comedians and actors The legendary TV and radio announcer, 96 at the time of death, was best known for working on Saturday Night Live, as the iconic voice that opened the show every week. But he also made history by announcing several other … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable Toddler Melts Down During a Game of Got-Your-Ear
The thing about joking with kids is that they have no sense of humor. One moment they're having a fun time before bed; the next, it's a meltdown situation because they think you have ripped off their ears. Suggestion: Skip the gags and get straight to the bedtime story. No tears, no problem. Vin Diesel's Frightful Cover of 'Stay With … [Link]
Mashable » Upvoted: The First Reddit App for Game Consoles Arrives on Xbox One
Get ready to see a lot more GIFs and AdviceAnimals in your daily gaming: Microsoft rolled out a Reddit app for Xbox One Tuesday morning. The ReddX app is the first Reddit app built for a gaming console, and is designed to work with the Xbox One's special features like Snap and voice commands. See also: The TL;DR Guide to Reddit … [Link]
Slashdot » New HP Laptop Would Mean Windows at Chromebook Prices
New submitter nrjperera (2669521) submits news of a new laptop from HP that's in Chromebook (or, a few years ago, "netbook") territory, price-wise, but loaded with Windows 8.1 instead. Microsoft has teamed up with HP to make an affordable Windows laptop to beat Google Chromebooks at their own game. German website Mobile Geeks have found some leaked information about this … [Link]
Mashable » Popular Email App Mailbox Launches for Desktop, Adds Support for Drafts
Mailbox, one of the most popular email apps, has finally come to the desktop. Dropbox, which acquired Mailbox last year, rolled out a Mac version on Tuesday that uses the same gesture-based controls as the existing iOS and Android apps. See also: The 5 Best Email Apps for Power Users Like Mailbox's mobile apps, the desktop version takes advantage of the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: enigma of shrinking Y chromosome, dark net, Michael Brown autopsy, California's drought plan, Ebola quackery and more 
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Mashable » NYC Needs a Taxi App to Take On Uber, Councilman Says
A New York City councilman is trying to save the city's taxi industry with an app for yellow cabs that would compete with Uber City Council member Ben Kallos admits that traditional taxis "have been successfully disrupted by Uber and other car services." So he's introducing legislation to create a Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) app "to level playing field … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Hits $100 a Share for First Time Since Stock Split
Apple stock is back in the triple digits. Apple hit $100 a share in early trading Tuesday for the first time since the company went through with an unusual 7-for-1 stock split in early June. That puts Apple within striking distance of its split-adjusted all-time high of $100.72 a share (or $705.07 before the split). See also: Apple Is Starting to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » African elephants are being poached to extinction
The surge in the illegal ivory trade is shrinking Africa's elephant population by up to 3 per cent a year, which could ultimately wipe out the species 
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New Scientist – News » Ebola fight hindered by rumours and bogus cures online
Rumours of dubious treatments are spreading on social media in West Africa, while fishy Ebola treatments are being peddled to anxious US citizens 
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Mashable » FAA Bans U.S. Airlines From Flying Over Syria
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered U.S. airlines to avoid flying in the airspace over Syria, effective immediately and until further notice. "Due to the presence of anti-aircraft weapons among the extremist groups and ongoing fighting in various locations throughout Syria," the notice reads, "there is a continuing significant potential threat to civil aviation operating in Syrian airspace." See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » C++14 Is Set In Stone
jones_supa (887896) writes "Apart from minor editorial tweaks, the ISO C++14 standard can be considered completed. Implementations are already shipping by major suppliers. C++14 is mostly an incremental update over C++11 with some new features like function return type deduction, variable templates, binary literals, generic lambdas, and so on. The official C++14 specification release will arrive later in the year, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Be My Doctor Who Girl [Video]
A great fan-made video to accompany a song by comic musician Mitch Benn. Note that it’s from a 2002 album, so addresses the role of the assistant in the original run of the show. If you like this style of song, you may also like “Macbeth” (My Name Is) from the same album, which combines Eminem and Shakespeare! [Link]
New Scientist – News » Floods in India and Nepal will only become more common
The floods that have killed over 100 people in the Himalayan region are exactly what climate scientists have been warning of 
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Mashable » Google Went Public 10 Years Ago, But It's Still Not a 'Conventional' Company
Just one week before Google officially became a public company, it looked like the IPO would have to be delayed. The reason: Playboy. Google's founders had given an interview to Playboy magazine, a move that some analysts assumed would raise a red flag with the Securities and Exchange Commission because it violated the "quiet period" in the leadup to an IPO. … [Link]
Mashable » Liberia Tracks Down Missing Suspected Ebola Patients
Over the weekend, 30 suspected Ebola patients fled from a Liberian quarantine center during looting, which spread fear in the capital of Monrovia. On Tuesday, Liberian officials confirmed that they were able to track down all of the suspected patients when the final missing 17 turned themselves in at another treatment center. The death toll of the Ebola outbreak in Africa … [Link]
Slashdot » Iceland's Seismic Acticity: A Repeat Show for Atmospheric Ash?
In 2010, ash spewed into the atmosphere by the volcano beneath Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull glacier grounded European air traffic for days (and, partially, for weeks). As reported by The Guardian, a series of similarly situated earthquakes may herald a similar ash-ejecting erruption, and the country has raised its volcano risk to it's second-most-severe rating (orange). From the article: Iceland met office … [Link]
Mashable » HTC One M8 Gets Reimagined as a Windows Phone Battleship
The HTC One M8 is one of the most well-received Android phones of the year, so when Microsoft approached the company about making a new Windows Phone, it requested the M8 specifically. "The M8, as our flagship, has been doing fantastic," says Jeff Gordon, HTC's online communications manager. "Microsoft came to us a while back and, loving what we did with … [Link]
Mashable » Tiger Woods Is a Terrible Golf Coach
Jimmy Fallon and 2014 PGA Champion Rory McIlroy played a rousing round of "Facebreakers" on Monday's Tonight Show. But Fallon saw an unsavory defeat due to the iffy golf coaching of Tiger Woods Yeah, seriously "You might want to hit a little harder" is not spectacular golf advice, Tiger. At least he didn't encourage Fallon to cheat … on the … [Link]
Mashable » Anonymous Calls for 'Day of Rage' to Support Ferguson Protests
Update: 12 p.m. ET: This post has been edited to reflect information about last Thursday's protest. Activists from Anonymous have issued a call for nationwide protests in a "day of rage" this Thursday, a week after a similar appeal from the group drew thousands of people to the streets of New York and other cities in support of demonstrators in … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Chinese Hackers Would Want US Hospital Patient Data
itwbennett (1594911) writes In a follow-up to yesterday's story about the Chinese hackers who stole hospital data of 4.5 million patients, IDG News Service's Martyn Williams set out to learn why the data, which didn't include credit card information, was so valuable. The answer is depressingly simple: people without health insurance can potentially get treatment by using medical data of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fun With Kirk And Spock
Robb Pearlman has written a parody child’s reading book with a Star Trek theme and it’s clear it’s the type of loving parody that only a true fan can write. See the Enterprise. See the Enterprise go boldly. Go Go Go, Enterprise! Go Boldly! Join Kirk and Spock as they go boldly where no parody has gone before! This Prime … [Link]
Mashable » Leaked Screenshots Provide Inside Look at YouTube's Music Service
The highly anticipated streaming music service from Google, in conjunction with its video site YouTube, is a bit more real. Screenshots of the "YouTube Music Key" published on Tuesday have provided a first look at at the service and some of its features. There are no real surprises here, but a variety of rumored details appear to have been confirmed. See … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Third Michael Brown autopsy unlikely to solve mystery
Did the teenager have his arms up when he was shot? Was he running towards police? A third autopsy may not clarify what happened in Ferguson, Missouri 
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Mashable » Arrest Won't Stop Photographer Scott Olson in Ferguson
In the days since protests broke out in Ferguson, Missouri, following the death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown, the photos from the scene have been striking, with the police there eerily resembling a military operation. Getty photographer Scott Olson has been on the ground since Aug. 11. On Monday, Olson was arrested while covering the protests, but released later in the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: From 40% to 63% Off Select MEElectronics Sport-Fi Headphones
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 40% off or more on select MEElectronics sport-fi headphones. Forget about your earphones and concentrate on your workout with sports headphones that never fall out. For a limited time, save 40% or more on select Sport-Fi series headphones by MEElectronics. [40% or More Off Select MEElectronics Sport-Fi Headphones] [Link]
Slashdot » Nuclear Regulator Hacked 3 Times In 3 Years
mdsolar (1045926) writes with this disconcerting story from CNet about security breaches at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, revealed in a new report to have been compromised three times in the last three years: The body that governs America's nuclear power providers said in an internal investigation that two of the hacks are suspected to have come from unnamed foreign … [Link]
Mashable » 'You've Been on Your Phone for 160 Minutes Today'
The sun is still heaving its way into the sky when I receive the first of the day's many damning push notifications: "You've been on your iPhone for 20 minutes today." Twenty minutes. In that time, I could have prepared myself a proper breakfast, or gone for a quick jog around the neighborhood. Instead I'd grabbed my phone when its morning … [Link]
Mashable » 200-Year-Old Booze From Shipwreck Is Still Drinkable
A 200-year-old stoneware seltzer bottle that was recently recovered from a shipwreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea contains alcohol, according to the results of a preliminary analysis. Researchers discovered the well-preserved and sealed bottle in June, while exploring the so-called F53.31 shipwreck in Gdansk Bay, close to the Polish coast. Preliminary laboratory tests have now shown the bottle contains … [Link]
Mashable » In Anticipation of Social Good Summit 2014, a Look Back at 2013's Event
Each year the Social Good Summit brings together world leaders, social activists and change-makers for just a few days to discuss the challenges facing our world. With the goal to spark a global conversation surrounding topics discussed at UN Week, Social Good Summit speakers take the stage with passion and purpose. Last year’s speakers and panelists lit up the stage from … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Launches Radeon R7 Series Solid State Drives With OCZ
MojoKid (1002251) writes AMD is launching a new family of products today, but unless you follow the rumor mill closely, it's probably not something you'd expect. It's not a new CPU, APU, or GPU. Today, AMD is launching its first line of solid state drives (SSDs), targeted squarely at AMD enthusiasts. AMD is calling the new family of drives, the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science Behind The Incredible Hulk [Video]
Sebastian Alvarado, a biologist at Stanford, tries to make sense of how Bruce Banner could turn into the Incredible Hulk and back again. If you enjoyed this, check out his look at the science behind Captain America. [Link]
Mashable » Uber Tests 'Corner Store' for Deliveries in D.C.
Uber is dabbling with ecommerce with a test offering called Corner Store in Washington, D.C., that lets you order diapers, toothpaste allergy medicine and more than 100 other items via its app — then get them delivered by Uber drivers. The experiment, starting Tuesday, is slated to last a few weeks, but "the more you love it, the more likely it … [Link]
Mashable » The Myo Armband Can Make Google Glass Truly Hands-Free
Smart glasses like Google Glass can be extremely useful for many jobs. Doctors, repairmen, even firemen — wherever there's a profession that sometimes requires crucial information without sitting at a desk or holding a tablet, wearable technology is up to the task. Problems arise, however: How, exactly, does one operate Google Glass's touchpad if the job involves heavy work gloves? And … [Link]
Slashdot » News Aggregator Fark Adds Misogyny Ban
An anonymous reader writes The news aggregator Fark is ancient in dot com terms. Users submit news links to the privately run site and tear it — and each other — to pieces in the discussion threads. (Sound familiar?) While the site isn't as popular as during the early 2000s, the privately run discussion forum has continued and has its … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Font Jokes More Offensive Than Using Comic Sans
What’s worse: your least favorite fonts or terrible insult jokes? If you're holding onto an abundance of typeface nerdery, you might as well use it for social good: likening your friends' moms to fonts you don't like. See also: 15 Anti-Jokes You'll Probably Hate We've gathered a few font-themed insult jokes that are well worth the risk of a life Sans … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The Drupal API turns a CMS into a true enterprise application
Contributing author: Ben Schluter Drupal is well known as a Content Management System (CMS) — famously used by the White House and elsewhere. At the company where I work, Achieve Internet, we view Drupal as more than just a CMS … [Link]
Mashable » Ferguson Protester: 'You Don't Want to Be Here After Sundown'
FERGUSON, Missouri — “It’s time to go home,” Ruth Gordon said, looking up into the petal pink sky that was giving way to dark blue as nighttime started to fall here “You don’t want to be here after sundown,” she added Like many people in Ferguson, Gordon has been on this stretch of road near the intersection of Ferguson Avenue … [Link]
Mashable » ADT Brings Smart Automation Apps to Home Security
If your smartphone alarm goes off at 7:00 a.m., wouldn't it be nice if the coffee pot downstairs automatically started to brew? And when the temperature outside hits 85 degrees, wouldn't it be lovely if your thermostat just knew you wanted it to cool down the house to 72 degrees? Home automation and security service ADT is rolling out a new … [Link]
Mashable » These Are the Biggest Android Tablets That Money Can Buy
How big do you like your tablet? If you're designing a kid-friendly device that can be used as an easel, learning resource and game platform, the answer is probably: roughly Monopoly-board big. No, 10 or even 12 inches isn't going to do it for you. You're going to want a device with a 20- or 24-inch display, like nabi's new Big … [Link]
Mashable » Force Your Kids To Call You Back With This App
Parents who are fed up with their kids ignoring phone call after phone call now have a new ally. The Ignore No More! app is designed to block children from using their phones for anything except calling their parents or an emergency responder Developed by Mountaineer Technology Ventures, a Texas-based technology firm, Ignore No More! claims to force kids to return … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Inside California's $7.5 billion drought-survival plan
With reservoirs at record lows and groundwater being rapidly depleted, the state is considering extreme measures to ride out an epic dry spell 
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Mashable » 20 Things Incoming College Freshmen Will Never Understand
This may come as a shock, but most of the incoming freshmen college class were born in 1996. They were only 4-year-olds when the world collectively freaked out about Y2K. And only 5 when the music industry was torn to shreds and we all began downloading music instead of going to Tower Records. Since 1998, Beloit College has compiled a Mindset … [Link]
Mashable » How to Salvage a Job Interview That's Going Downhill
No job seeker ever wants an interview to go badly. But even the most seasoned candidates can find themselves in a situation where they know the hiring manager isn't impressed. Whether you start talking in circles, accidentally say the wrong thing or just get nervous and blank out on a question, sometimes your interview doesn't go the way you planned. Getting … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Types of Bosses You Don't Want to Work With
Everyone has a boss, in one way or another — even those of us who are bosses. (If you are a boss without a boss, please look away.) Like snowflakes, all bosses are different. Each has their own method of management, interaction and delegating tasks at work. Also like snowflakes, many of these differences are so minute that the untrained eye … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 19 August 2014
Robot Cars with Adjustable Ethics Settings (Wired) — no user-servicable virtues inside. In an important sense, any injury that results from our ethics setting may be premeditated if it’s foreseen. Face-Tracking with Projection Mapping: Weird (BoingBoing) — amazing video of … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Amazing Projects Made in Microsoft Excel
It’s easy to underestimate the power of Excel. Many associate the Microsoft tool with headaches from crunching numbers and tedious charts. But there's more to the spreadsheet-making program than you think. Whether it's an impressive map visualization or aesthetically pleasing works of art, Excel shows that beautiful graphics don't always require fancy software See also: The Year in Microsoft: 10 Defining … [Link]
Mashable » Think Tank Tells Amnesty International to 'Suck It' on Twitter
Tensions are running high in Ferguson, Missouri, as clashes between the police and protesters continue 10 days after 18-year-old Mike Brown was shot by a police officer. And the tension is starting to spill over on Twitter as well — even among think tanks and human rights organizations. The Twitter account of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), an … [Link]
Mashable » Cooking With an App: Smart Sous Vide Device Gets Backing
Until recently, sous vide was a cooking method not often found — or even mentioned — outside of professional kitchens The technique, which involves cooking food slowly through a low temperature water bath, was out of reach for even the geekiest of chefs, because the necessary equipment was expensive and difficult to find. Now Nomiku, the company behind one of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Adam Carolla Settles With Podcasting Patent Troll
Personal Audio has been trying to assert patents they claim cover podcasting for some time now; in March Adam Carolla was sued and decided to fight back. Via the EFF comes news that he has settled with Personal Audio, and the outcome is likely beneficial to those still fighting the trolls. From the article: Although the settlement is confidential, we … [Link]
Mashable » Israel and Hamas Resume Talks as Ceasefire Is Extended 24 Hours
Israel and Hamas have resumed peace talks as yet another 72-hour ceasefire got extended for 24 more late on Monday The Egyptian government, which is brokering the talks in Cairo, announced the extension of the ceasefire just minutes before it was set to expire at midnight (local time) on Monday. The two parties are back at the negotiating table on Tuesday, … [Link]
Mashable » Dr. Dre Takes Tim Cook's Ice Bucket Challenge, Nominates Snoop Dogg, Eminem
Here's one fun consequence of Dr. Dre joining Apple's ranks after Beats acquisition: the top men of business and technology are now 'down' with the most popular personas in hip hop Thus, when Tim Cook (who himself was nominated by Phil Schiller) nominated Dr. Dre for the ALS ice bucket challenge, it was only a matter of time until the … [Link]
Slashdot » Delaware Enacts Law Allowing Heirs To Access Digital Assets of Deceased
An anonymous reader writes Ars reports: "Delaware has become the first state in the U.S .to enact a law that ensures families' rights to access the digital assets of loved ones during incapacitation or after death." In other states, the social media accounts and email of people who die also die with them since the companies hosting those accounts are … [Link]
Mashable » Scary Smart Video Predicts Automation Will Make Human Work Obsolete
Talk of robots making humans obsolete is generally a topic that is still laughed off as science fiction by most, but a new video by popular YouTube history buff and myth debunker CGP Grey could get you to rethink the future human work In a video titled "Humans Need Not Apply," Grey lays out a compelling case for why almost … [Link]
Mashable » Before Ferguson: 5 Times the U.S. Imposed Curfews
After days of unrest following the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by white police officer Darren Wilson, residents of Ferguson, Missouri were placed under a state-imposed curfew on Sunday, which has since been lifted Missouri GovJay Nixon issued the nightly curfew — which was in effect from midnight to 5 a.m., local time — starting early Sunday. Initially, … [Link]
Mashable » Australian Politician Calls Chinese Government 'Mongrels' Who 'Shoot Their Own People'
SYDNEY — In a vicious tirade on live television Monday night, controversial Australian politician Clive Palmer labelled the Chinese government "mongrels," and accused them of "shooting their own people". On the ABC panel show Q & A, the billionaire leader of the Palmer United Party — which holds the balance of power in the Australian Senate — was responding to questions … [Link]
Slashdot » Research Unveils Improved Method To Let Computers Know You Are Human
An anonymous reader writes CAPTCHA services that require users to recognize and type in static distorted characters may be a method of the past, according to studies published by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Researchers focused on a broad form of gamelike CAPTCHAs, called dynamic cognitive game, or DCG, CAPTCHAs, which challenge the user to perform a … [Link]
Mashable » Australian Man Eaten by Albino Crocodile in Front of Wife
SYDNEY — A crocodile named Michael Jackson has been shot dead in the Northern Territory after it ate a man in front of his wife. The 57-year-old fisherman was snatched by the rare albino croc in the Adelaide River on Monday afternoon, as he entered the water to try and unsnag his fishing line. The man's wife ran to get help … [Link]
Mashable » Google Acquires Smart Travel Guide Startup Jetpac
Google is buying the travel app startup JetPac for an undisclosed amount of money, JetPac announced on its website Monday. "We look forward to working on exciting projects with our colleagues at Google," the announcement read. Jetpac added that it will be removing its apps from the App Store in the coming days, and will cease support for Apple on September … [Link]
Mashable » Don Pardo, Longtime Voice of 'Saturday Night Live,' Dead at 96
Don Pardo, the TV and radio announcer whose exuberant baritone heralded the opening of Saturday Night Live for all but one of its 38 seasons, has died, NBC confirmed to Mashable on Monday night. He was 96. Pardo has been an NBC announcer since 1944, and semi-retired in 2004 while maintaining his SNL duties from his Arizona home. During his 60 … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks' Hanx Writer Typewriter App Dominates App Store
Tom Hanks is well known as a player of piano keys. Less well known: he's also a fan of the keys of a typewriter. Hanks' typewriter app for the iPad — called Hanx Writer — launched Thursday, and has since dominated the App Store, where it ranks no. 1 in free apps, and boasts a 4.5 star rating based on more … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Steal Data Of 4.5 Million US Hospital Patients
itwbennett (1594911) writes Community Health Systems said the attack occurred in April and June of this year, but it wasn't until July that it determined the theft had taken place. Working with a computer security company, it determined the attack was carried out by a group based in China that used 'highly sophisticated malware' to attack its systems. The hackers … [Link]
Mashable » The Secret to Little League World Series Success? Girls, Girls, Girls
Pro baseball stars have their chewing tobacco, their walk-up music and their steroids (er, scratch that last one) The stars of the ongoing Little League World Series, meanwhile, rely on a much more endearing set of pre-game rituals and off-field hobbies See also: Facebook's Newest 'Intern' Is a 6-Foot-8 NBA Star The Little League World Series brings together top youth baseball … [Link]
Mashable » Bluetooth Padlock Turns Your Smartphone Into a Wireless Key
There will probably never be such a thing as "the perfect" lock, but a new Bluetooth padlock seems to come pretty close Noke (pronounced "no key") is a padlock that, once paired with your iOS or Android device, automatically unlocks when it senses you're near See also: Use Your Phone to Open Your Door with the August Smart Lock Although we … [Link]
Slashdot » The Royal Society Proposes First Framework For Climate Engineering Experiments
Jason Koebler writes The Royal Society of London, the world's oldest scientific publisher, has unveiled a proposal to create the first serious framework for future geoengineering experiments. It's a sign that what are still considered drastic and risky measures to combat climate change are drifting further into the purview of mainstream science. The scientific body has issued a call to … [Link]
Mashable » Google Reportedly Prepping 'Child-Safe' Version of Services
Google is reportedly preparing to launch a child-centric version of some of its services — a move that would give kids their own Google accounts for the first time Currently, the company's age limit on those who can officially obtain a Google in the U.S. is 13 years old See also: Sick Kids Use Google Glass to Virtually Visit the Zoo … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: One Diary Launches API for Calendars
One Diary offers a calendar API, aiming to herd those work, family, and friend calendars. Cannabuild releases API for Marijuana apps. Plus: Apigee partners with SAP for integrated management solution, and notes on the hazards of the API economy.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The LEGO Ghostbusters Movie [Short Film]
While on his summer break, teacher and [GAS] friend Monsieur Caron spent most of his time creating this awesome LEGO Ghostbusters short film, replacing a ghost in a very well known scene with an alternative one that works equally as well. If you enjoyed the movie, be sure to watch the “behind the scene” video below that shows how the … [Link]
Mashable » Adam Carolla Settles Podcast Suit With 'Patent Troll,' but the War Continues
Adam Carolla has come out victorious against Personal Audio, a company that has been trying to use a patent to claim royalties on his popular podcast. But by settling, Personal Audio — widely regarded as an egregious "patent troll" — will still retain the ability to go after other podcasts See also: Adam Carolla Isn't Backing Down Against Patent Troll The … [Link]
Mashable » 33 Songs Full of 'La La's, 'Na Na's, and Other Nonsense Syllables
Words — who needs 'em anyway? Let's be honest, the most fun part of a good pop song is often when you get to belt out some "na na"s, "doo doo"s or "la la"s unabashedly. However, the nonsensical nature of these lyrics often makes it hard to remember which songs they came from in the first place. See also: 46 Songs … [Link]
Mashable » Smithsonian National Zoo Says Goodbye to Shama the Red Panda
A moment of silence for Shama, the red panda The cute and cuddly 7-year-old tree dweller lived at the Smithsonian's Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, where she was battling a neurological disorder that was discovered shortly after she gave birth to three cubs on June 26. See also: Baby Panda Reunion With Mom Is Cutest Thing on Internet … [Link]
Slashdot » Blackberry Moves Non-Handset Divisions Into New Business Unit
First time accepted submitter BarbaraHudson (3785311) writes The CBC is reporting that Blackberry has made preparations to abandon the phone market by spinning pieces of the business off into Blackberry Technology Solutions. From the article: "The unit … includes QNX, the company that BlackBerry acquired and used to develop the operating system that became the platform for its new smartphones, … [Link]
Mashable » Missouri National Guard Has Its Own History of Racial Tension
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced on Monday that he would deploy the Missouri National Guard to Ferguson in an attempt to quell protests there that have raged since the police killing of an unarmed black teenager on Aug. 9. The killing led to an eruption of long-simmering racial tension in Ferguson between residents of the predominantly black St. Louis suburb and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Steven Moffat On The Pros & Cons Of Online Fandom
In a recent press conference to promote BBC America’s broadcasts of the upcoming series of Doctor Who, showrunner Steven Moffat turned his attention to the online fandom of the show. In comments transcribed by The Mary Sue, he first noted the negatives: I think trying to assess Doctor Who’s audience from its online community would be like trying to assess … [Link]
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