John Gordon Ross

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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 » Slashdot Asks: Cheap But Reasonable Telescopes for Kids?

Saturday 23 August 23:52:00 UTC 2014

I am interested in a telescope for the use of some elementary and middle school aged relatives. Older and younger siblings, and parents, would no doubt get some scope time, too. Telescopes certainly come in a range of prices, from cheap to out of this world, and I am purely a duffer myself. But I enjoy looking at the moon … [Link]

Mashable » 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Chile; No Damage Reported

Saturday 23 August 23:19:56 UTC 2014

Chile_shake_mapFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE, Aug. 23, 9:13 p.m. ET: The USGS downgraded the earthquake in Chile from magnitude 6.6 to 6.4. The story below has been updated to reflect the new information. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the port city of Valparaiso, Chile, on Saturday afternoon local time, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Valparaiso is about 73 miles northeast of Chile's capital of Santiago. There … [Link]

Slashdot » Spot ET's Waste Heat For Chance To Find Alien Life

Saturday 23 August 22:51:00 UTC 2014

mdsolar passes along this selection from New Scientist describing a (comparatively) low-tech means of scanning the skies for extraterrestrial civilizations: The best-known technique used to search for tech-savvy aliens is eavesdropping on their communications with each other. But this approach assumes ET is chatty in channels we can hear. The new approach, dubbed G-HAT for Glimpsing Heat from Alien Technologies, … [Link]

Mashable » Tropical Storm Cristobal Is Coming, But We Don't Know Where It's Going

Saturday 23 August 22:44:57 UTC 2014

Forecast_hwrfFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 11:30 a.m. ET on Aug. 24: Tropical Storm Cristobal is drenching the Bahamas with 4 to 8 inches of rain, as the storm slowly organizes just east of the island nation. The National Hurricane Center in Miami is forecasting the storm to intensify into a Category One hurricane during the next few days, and track to the north, then northeast … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Romeo & Juliet: The Later Years [Comic]

Saturday 23 August 22:24:51 UTC 2014

If they’d still be alive at the end of the play, of course! Comic by Dave Mercier from Mercworks. If you like this comic, be sure to visit the website and “Like” MercWorks on Facebook too! [Source: MercWorks | Via CB] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Attack on Titan Theme Done Beatboxing Style [Video]

Saturday 23 August 22:23:14 UTC 2014

Listen as beatboxer extraordinaire Daichi recreates the Attack on Titan theme in a rather unique way! [Daichi Beatboxer] [Link]

Mashable » Totally True Facts About Marsupials That Won't Bore You

Saturday 23 August 22:15:37 UTC 2014

KangarooFeed-tw Feed-fb Learning doesn't have to be boring. We've all struggled to keep our eyes open in class while a teacher regurgitated mind-numbing facts about a subject mater that could easily be presented in a more interesting way. See also: Bizarre Facts You Probably Didn't Know About the Praying Mantis Thankfully, YouTuber Ze fFrank knows exactly how to deliver information in an … [Link]

Mashable » Report: Amazon Preparing to Tackle Google AdWords

Saturday 23 August 22:15:01 UTC 2014

Amz708aFeed-tw Feed-fbNot content with simply leading the realm of ecommerce, Amazon is reportedly set to significantly expand its own online advertising business, challenging Google's long-held position as the top ad network in the United States According to a report in The Wall Street Journal that cited sources familiar with the matter, Amazon is developing an in-house ad placement platform that utilizes information … [Link]

Mashable » Experience Armageddon in Sneak Peek at 'xkcd' Author's New Book

Saturday 23 August 22:00:18 UTC 2014

WhatifchallengeFeed-tw Feed-fbLet’s all just be glad that Earth keeps rotating. In his new book, What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Situations, xkcd author Randall Munroe illustrates some of life's most bizarre questions and conundrums. Munroe recently joined Mashable's social book club MashableReads with the #WhatIfChallenge, and is encouraging readers to submit their own one-panel comics depicting outrageous hypothetical situations on … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Experimenting With Blu-ray As a Storage Medium

Saturday 23 August 21:40:00 UTC 2014

s122604 links to CNN's explanation of what may be the future of cold (or at least lukewarm) storage at Facebook, which is experimenting with massive arrays of Blu-Ray discs for seldom-accessed user files. Says the report: The discs are held in groups of 12 in locked cartridges and are extracted by a robotic arm whenever they're needed. One rack contains … [Link]

Mashable » White House Orders Review of Programs That Arm Police With Military Gear

Saturday 23 August 21:38:33 UTC 2014

FergusonswatFeed-tw Feed-fbThe White House is ordering a review of the programs that transfer military hardware from the Pentagon to local police departments, according to news reports. The review will examine the decade-old program that has allowed hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of hardware, ranging from body armor to mine-resistant trucks, to be transferred from the military to state and local police … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Scare Kids Who Peer Through Your Letterbox [Pic]

Saturday 23 August 21:30:21 UTC 2014

[Via The Meta Picture] [Link]

Mashable » Photo Challenge: Use Harsh Mid-Day Light to Your Advantage

Saturday 23 August 21:03:47 UTC 2014

Jose_silvaFeed-tw Feed-fbHarsh mid-day light isn't the most ideal setting for photographers. Extreme contrast, blown-out highlights and hard shadows are frequent results of shooting in sunlight The best way to succeed in this situation is to work with it, rather than against it. Think about what the light is doing to your subject, and use it For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge, use … [Link]

Mashable » Oops! Iggy Azalea Falls Off Stage During 'Fancy' at Pre-VMAs Concert

Saturday 23 August 21:03:46 UTC 2014

Iggy-azalea-fallsFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Iggy Azalea gave her fans a scare Friday night, falling backward off the stage, while performing "Fancy" during a pre-MTV VMAs concert at the Avalon Hollywood Mashable was several feet away from the fall, and heard gasps, screams and obscenities from fans. Guards quickly lifted a shaken Azalea off the ground, after asking if she was fine. Seconds … [Link]

Slashdot » For Microsoft, $93B Abroad Means Avoiding $30B Tax Hit

Saturday 23 August 20:42:00 UTC 2014

walterbyrd (182728) writes "Microsoft Corp. is currently sitting on almost $29.6 billion it would owe in U.S. taxes if it repatriated the $92.9 billion of earnings it is keeping offshore, according to disclosures in the company's most recent annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The amount of money that Microsoft is keeping offshore represents a significant spike from … [Link]

Mashable » Rapper Talib Kweli Nearly Walks Out of CNN Interview Over Ferguson Coverage

Saturday 23 August 20:37:49 UTC 2014

Talib-kweliFeed-tw Feed-fb In an interview with CNN's Don Lemon on Thursday, rapper and activist Talib Kweli argued with the journalist over media coverage of the Ferguson protests, as tensions continue to mount. Kweli has been in Ferguson over the past week after a white police officer shot unarmed black teenager Michael Brown on Aug. 9. Brown, 18, was shot six times, according … [Link]

Mashable » Snake Bites Nicki Minaj's Dancer During 'Anaconda' Rehearsal for VMAs

Saturday 23 August 20:02:49 UTC 2014

Nicki-minaj-snake-biteFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — A 6-foot boa constrictor halted Nicki Minaj's MTV Video Music Awards rehearsal, after biting one of the "Anaconda" rapper's dancers inside indoor arena The Forum An MTV spokesperson refused to comment on the incident, but directed Mashable to an MTV News report, which said the snake bit the female dancer's left arm. She received medical care onsite and … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Doctor Who episode 1: a guide to the cool science bits

Saturday 23 August 20:00:00 UTC 2014

A giant dinosaur, clockwork robots and a Sherlockian mystery of spontaneous combustion. It could only be Doctor Who – now with a new, older Time Lord [Link]

Slashdot » The Tech Fixes the PS3 Still Needs, Eight Years On

Saturday 23 August 19:45:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes "The PlayStation 4 has well and truly arrived, but Sony's still selling its last-gen console by the pallet-load, eight years after first going on sale. Of course, as a new article points out, that's nothing compared to the PS2's astonishing 13 year manufacturing run. To help achieve that, the author outlines some tech fixes the PS3 … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dental Hygiene is Fun! [Comic]

Saturday 23 August 19:35:15 UTC 2014

dental [Source: Safely Endangered] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Vertigo Explained by Science [Video]

Saturday 23 August 19:35:14 UTC 2014

Is the world spinning, and you don’t know why? Scientific American MIND editor Ingrid Wickelgren explains how your inner ear can throw you off balance. [Scientific American | Via IO9] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If You Consider Yourself a Good Person, is Your Opposite a Supervillain? [Comic]

Saturday 23 August 19:35:13 UTC 2014

[Source: Abstruse Goose] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 36 (Very Strange or Impossible) Things I Want to Do Before I Die [Pic]

Saturday 23 August 19:35:12 UTC 2014

thingstodo Anything you’d like to add to this list? Let us know in the comments section below! [Source: The Doghouse Diaries] [Link]

Mashable » Ferguson Tensions Simmer as Support for Officer Darren Wilson Grows

Saturday 23 August 19:32:10 UTC 2014

Rlly8978adfFeed-tw Feed-fbTwo weeks have passed since the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, by white police officer Darren Wilson, and after more than a week of protests, intermittent looting, controversial police crowd-control tactics and international media attention, tensions between police and protesters on the ground have mostly calmed. But despite the National Guard's withdrawal from the area … [Link]

Slashdot » South Carolina Student Arrested For "Killing Pet Dinosaur"

Saturday 23 August 19:20:00 UTC 2014

Rambo Tribble (1273454) writes In South Carolina a 16-year old boy, Alex Stone, was arrested and charged with creating a disturbance at his school, as well as suspended, for choosing to write: "I killed my neighbor's pet dinosaur. I bought the gun to take care of the business," in response to a class writing assignment. The story has attracted international … [Link]

Mashable » Israeli Airstrike Topples Gaza Apartment Tower, at Least 22 Wounded

Saturday 23 August 18:50:05 UTC 2014

Israeli-airstrike-gazaFeed-tw Feed-fbGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a 12-story apartment tower in downtown Gaza City on Saturday. They collapsing the building, sent a huge fireball into the sky and wounded at least 22 people, including 11 children, witnesses and Palestinian officials said. Israel has launched some 5,000 airstrikes against Gaza in nearly seven weeks of fighting with … [Link]

Slashdot » Eruption Of Iceland's Bardarbunga Raises Travel Alert to Red

Saturday 23 August 18:48:00 UTC 2014

The eruption of the Bardarbunga volcano in central Iceland, which appeared a strong possibility after a series of earthquakes, is currently underway, beneath the ice of the Dyngjujokull glacier. The BBC reports that Iceland has raised its air travel alert to red, its higest level, but that for now all of Iceland's airports remain open. CNN notes that "the underground … [Link]

Mashable » Germany's Merkel Urges Cease-Fire in Eastern Ukraine During Kiev Visit

Saturday 23 August 18:34:32 UTC 2014

Angela-merkelFeed-tw Feed-fbKIEV, Ukraine – German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a bilateral ceasefire during a working visit to Kiev on Saturday, and said she believed a diplomatic solution to the bloody conflict in eastern Ukraine was possible. “Our focus cannot lie with military conflict, which unfortunately is necessary today,” Merkel said during her first visit to the Ukrainian capital since 2008. “There … [Link]

Mashable » 14 Unique Hotels for an Extraordinary Vacation

Saturday 23 August 18:00:23 UTC 2014

Sphere1Feed-tw Feed-fbNobody sets out to have an ordinary vacation, so your accommodations should never be plain. From luxurious golden palaces in Abu Dhabi to refurbished vintage trailers in the American southwest, there's an extraordinary hotel for every type of vacation. See also: 13 Amazing Places That Will Make You Feel Tiny So cancel your motel reservations and live a little — this … [Link]

Slashdot » Oregon Sues Oracle For "Abysmal" Healthcare Website

Saturday 23 August 17:47:00 UTC 2014

SpzToid (869795) writes The state of Oregon sued Oracle America Inc. and six of its top executives Friday, accusing the software giant of fraud for failing to deliver a working website for the Affordable Care Act program. The 126-page lawsuit claims Oracle has committed fraud, lies, and "a pattern of activity that has cost the State and Cover Oregon hundreds … [Link]

Mashable » Iceland Aviation Alert Downgraded From Red to Orange, Volcanic Eruption Could Still Occur

Saturday 23 August 17:34:20 UTC 2014

Bardarbunga_calderaFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 9:19 a.m. ET on Aug. 24: Iceland downgraded its aviation alert from red to orange on Sunday, according to The Associated Press. The Icelandic Meteorological Office continues to caution that a volcanic eruption could occur in the coming days.Two earthquakes greater than 5 in magnitude shook the area near the Bardarbunga volcano early on Sunday, marking the strongest quakes to … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Locations From Emmy-Nominated TV Shows That You Can Visit

Saturday 23 August 17:00:00 UTC 2014

Dubrovnik-croatiaFeed-tw Feed-fbVacationers typically view a break from the chains of cable television as a good thing — free from commercials, cliffhangers and the horror of a cancelled show. For those of you who find the idea of leaving your favorite television show unthinkably heinous, Pinterest has mapped out a few visitable locations where your favorite Emmy-nominated shows were filmed. So you can … [Link]

Slashdot » It's Dumb To Tell Kids They're Smart

Saturday 23 August 16:50:00 UTC 2014

theodp writes Over at Khan Academy, Salman Khan explains Why I'm Cautious About Telling My Son He's Smart. "Recently," writes Khan, "I put into practice research I had been reading about for the past few years: I decided to praise my son not when he succeeded at things he was already good at, but when he persevered with things that … [Link]

Mashable » 4 Phone-Etiquette Myths That Will Ruin Your Social Life

Saturday 23 August 16:30:58 UTC 2014

Phone-etiquetteFeed-tw Feed-fbif you think it's acceptable to take a phone call at the table in the middle of dinner, or that it's perfectly reasonable to talk at full volume with your Bluetooth in, then you may be a part of the problem. See also: 10 Signs You're the Annoying Facebook Couple Comic artist Maria Scrivan illustrates four common phone-etiquette myths that we're … [Link]

Mashable » 10 Creative Ways to Use Your High Ceilings

Saturday 23 August 16:00:33 UTC 2014

HighceilingsFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen hunting for a new home, high ceilings are a popular feature desired by many house-hunters. Letting all of that vertical space go to waste is easy, but if you have too much room to work with, it's hard to know how to take advantage of those high ceilings. See also: 14 Tiny Houses That Make Simple Living Stylish With a … [Link]

Slashdot » BBC and FACT Shut Down Doctor Who Fansite

Saturday 23 August 15:51:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes with this report from Torrentfreak, excerpting: In just a few hours time the brand new season of Doctor Who will premiere, kicking off with the first episode 'Deep Breath'. There's been a huge build up in the media, but for fans who prefer to socialize and obtain news via a dedicated community, today brings bad news. … [Link]

Mashable » 9 Nerdy Marvel Facts Backed by Science

Saturday 23 August 15:00:38 UTC 2014

Marvel-facts-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are comic book nerds, and there are science nerds — and there are those so smart across all boards, even Stan Lee is baffled. That spot of academic excellence is reserved for the geniuses who put together the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network), an interactive experience at the Discovery Museum in Times Square, New York … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Announces a New Processor For Project Ara

Saturday 23 August 14:54:00 UTC 2014

rtoz writes Google has just announced a new processor for Project Ara. The mobile Rockchip SoC will function as an applications processor, without requiring a bridge chip. A prototype of the phone with the Rockchip CPU, will be available early next year. Via Google+ post, Project Ara team Head Paul Eremenko says "We view this Rockchip processor as a trailblazer … [Link]

Mashable » Gardening Can Help Keep Kids in School

Saturday 23 August 14:45:18 UTC 2014

Gardening_2-1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf we want to lower childhood obesity rates, educating kids about the need to swap junk and fast food for healthier choices is essential. But is teaching students how to grow fruits and vegetables the key to getting them to come to school and engage in the academic curriculum? That's what South Bronx teacher and administrator Stephen Ritz believes. Ritz has … [Link]

Mashable » Trucks Cross Back to Russia After Ukraine Denounces 'Invasion'

Saturday 23 August 14:36:04 UTC 2014

Russia-convoyFeed-tw Feed-fbDONETSK, Russia — Hundreds of trucks from a bitterly disputed Russian aid convoy to rebel-held eastern Ukraine rolled back across the border into Russia on Saturday. An Associated Press reporter counted 225 of the white tarp-covered trucks as they drove from Ukraine into a Russian border town called Donetsk, which bears the same name as the largest rebel-held city in Ukraine. … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Is Just Good Enough

Saturday 23 August 14:32:12 UTC 2014

Samsung-galaxy-tab-4-nook-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb It’s hard to look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook and not think of it as a sort of surrender. Barnes & Noble gave the hardware and tablet business a better-than-college try, often pushing technology boundaries to some acclaim, but little notice. Its newest tablet is really just a middle-of-the-road, multi-function tablet with a very affordable price tag. And … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 50% Off on Yamaha PRO 400 High-Fidelity Over-Ear Headphones – $149.98 + FREE Shipping

Saturday 23 August 14:10:40 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Yamaha PRO 400 High-Fidelity Over-Ear Headphones for just $149.98 plus free shipping. That’s 50% off on the headphones’ regular list price of $299.95. Combines the finest materials with legendary Yamaha tuning know-how to deliver a superb listening experience Ear cushions are extraordinarily soft and smooth, with a feel so … [Link]

Mashable » All Aboard! 12 Beautiful Railway Stations From Around the World

Saturday 23 August 14:00:14 UTC 2014

RailwaystationFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen traveling by rail, a beautiful station can turn a commute or a cross-country trip into a downright pleasant experience. Most people do not associate their public transportation with a work of art, but there are places across the globe that take you into another world before your train even leaves the station. See also: 14 Ways to Achieve Zen on … [Link]

Slashdot » 2 Galileo Satellites Launched To Wrong Orbit

Saturday 23 August 14:00:00 UTC 2014

As reported by the BBC, two satellites meant to form part of the EU's Galileo global positioning network have been launched into a wrong, lower orbit, and it is unclear whether they can be salvaged. NASASpaceFlight.com has a more detailed account of the launch, which says [D]espite the Arianespace webcast noting no issue with the launch, it was later admitted … [Link]

Slashdot » Anomaly Triggers Self-Destruct For SpaceX Falcon 9 Test Flight

Saturday 23 August 12:58:00 UTC 2014

SpaceMika (867804) writes "A SpaceX test flight at the McGregor test facility ended explosively on Friday afternoon. A test flight of a three-engine Falcon 9 Dev1 reusable rocket ended in a rapid unscheduled disassembly after an unspecified anomaly triggered the Flight Termination System, destroying the rocket. No injuries were reported." Update: 08/23 13:33 GMT by T : Space.com has video. … [Link]

Mashable » 12 Useful YouTube Tutorials for New Parents

Saturday 23 August 12:33:00 UTC 2014

Storklaptopvideo-2Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you're about to become a first-time parent, the thought of diaper duty, burping and other tasks can be intimidating. But thanks to the Internet, you can put aside your fears. From how to pack the perfect diaper bag to properly swaddling your baby, there are plenty of step-by-step video guides from parenting experts on YouTube See also: 22 DIY Tricks … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Final Fantasy VII: The Epic Game About the Battle Between…

Saturday 23 August 12:17:14 UTC 2014

Please insert appropriate “That’s what she said” joke here. 😉 [Via GU] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This T-Shirt Will Piss Off Geeks Everywhere [Pic]

Saturday 23 August 12:16:43 UTC 2014

Aren’t you a little short for doctor? [Available @ The Neatoshop | More Awesome T-Shirt Designs by Stephanie Jayne] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Han Solo in Carbonite Toilet Seat [Pic]

Saturday 23 August 12:15:41 UTC 2014

Unfortunately, it’s already been sold, but this Han Solo in Carbonite toilet seat was recently for sale on eBay. Insert appropriate joke about Han doing it first here. [Ebay | Via TB] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What is Gandalf’s Weapon of Choice? [Pic]

Saturday 23 August 12:14:29 UTC 2014

Presented without comment. [Via NA] [Link]

Mashable » 11 Ways to Make Science Fun for Your Kids

Saturday 23 August 10:36:05 UTC 2014

BillnyeFeed-tw Feed-fbThe vinegar and baking soda volcano is a science fair classic, but making science fun for your kids can mean a lot more than making a mess of your kitchen. If science at school doesn't sit with your children, there are plenty of fun and even delicious ways to get them excited about biology chemistry and physics — without a single … [Link]

Slashdot » Securing Networks In the Internet of Things Era

Saturday 23 August 10:03:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes "Gartner reckons that the number of connected devices will hit 26 billion by 2020, almost 30 times the number of devices connected to the IoT in 2009. This estimate doesn't even include connected PCs, tablets and smartphones. The IoT will represent the biggest change to our relationship with the Internet since its inception. Many IoT devices … [Link]

Slashdot » New EU Rules Will Limit Vacuum Cleaners To 1600W

Saturday 23 August 7:12:00 UTC 2014

AmiMoJo writes "New EU rules are limiting vacuum cleaner motors to 1600W from 2014/09/01. The EU summary of the new rules explains that consumers currently equate watts with cleaning power, which is not the case. Manufacturers will be required to put ratings on packaging, including energy efficiency, cleaning efficiency on hard and carpeted floors, and dust emissions from the exhaust. … [Link]

Slashdot » Virtual Machine Brings X86 Linux Apps To ARMv7 Devices

Saturday 23 August 4:37:00 UTC 2014

DeviceGuru writes Eltechs announced a virtual machine that runs 32-bit x86 Linux applications on ARMv7 hardware. The ExaGear VM implements a virtual x86 Linux container on ARMv7 computers and is claimed to be 4.5 times faster than QEMU, according to Eltechs. The VM is based on binary translation technology and requires ARMv7, which means it should run on mini-PCs and … [Link]

Mashable » Ferguson Officer Who Shot Mike Brown to Get $250,000 in Donations

Saturday 23 August 4:11:58 UTC 2014

Ap266723422948Feed-tw Feed-fbA campaign to support Darren Wilson, the officer who shot six bullets into unarmed Ferguson resident Mike Brown and killed him, has collected nearly a quarter-million dollars in just four days' worth of online donations — and that money will go to Wilson and his family, according to the creators of a controversial fundraising page on the website GoFundMe. "These funds … [Link]

Mashable » What's the Best Music Video of the Year? 5 Critics Pick Their Favorite

Saturday 23 August 3:11:23 UTC 2014

Vmas-video-of-the-yearFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — The MTV VMAs Video of the Year crown has been placed on some stellar heads over the past three decades. Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer," Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U," Pearl Jam's "Jeremy," TLC's "Waterfall," Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" and Rihanna's "We Found Love" are among the category's royalty. This year's Video of the Year nominees, vying to become the … [Link]

Mashable » Electronic Skin Could Help Airplanes 'Feel '

Saturday 23 August 3:03:35 UTC 2014

British-airwaysFeed-tw Feed-fbConcerns about airplane safety are are at a fever pitch thanks to the very visible nature of plane crashes in the past year. But as the perceived need for better danger detectors rises, so does the level of creativity used in addressing potential issues. British aerospace company BAE Systems is designing a "skin" for airplanes that can detect damage and other … [Link]

Mashable » Catch Up On 'Doctor Who' Just in Time for Season 8

Saturday 23 August 2:14:26 UTC 2014

Internet-doctor-whoFeed-tw Feed-fb Matt Smith's run as the Doctor in British science fiction show Doctor Who was sensational — but all those details can tie a wibbly-wobbly, timey-whimey knot in your brain. YouTube users The Fine Brothers revisit the Eleventh Doctor's antics from Seasons 6 and 7 in a nine-minute, single take recap of Doctor Who, just in time for the new season … [Link]

Slashdot » "MythBusters" Drops Kari Byron, Grant Imahara, Tory Belleci

Saturday 23 August 1:48:00 UTC 2014

rbrandis (735555) writes In a video announcement Thursday on Discovery Channel, MythBusters hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman revealed that longtime co-hosts and fan favorites Kari Byron, Grant Imahara, and Tory Belleci are no longer on the show. "This next season we're going back to our origins with just Adam and me," Hyneman said in the video, which explained that … [Link]

Mashable » SpaceX Rocket Malfunctions, Then Explodes Over Texas

Saturday 23 August 1:17:38 UTC 2014

Spacex-falcon-9Feed-tw Feed-fbA SpaceX Falcon 9R rocket exploded mid-flight over McGregor, Texas, early evening Friday. The rocket destroyed itself after detecting an internal fault, SpaceX said. "During the flight, an anomaly was detected in the vehicle and the flight termination system automatically terminated the mission," the private space flight company said in a statement. See also: Elon Musk Just Unveiled SpaceX 2.0 The … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Pulls Secret App in Brazil After Judge's Request

Saturday 23 August 0:40:14 UTC 2014

Secret-3Feed-tw Feed-fbDays after a Brazilian judge requested in a preliminary injunction that the Secret app be removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play store, Apple has removed the virtual confession forum from the App Store in Brazil. Secret is an app that allows users to anonymously share their most intimate confessions with other people browsing the app. Paulo Cesar de … [Link]

Slashdot » A Better Way To Make Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Limbs

Saturday 23 August 0:23:31 UTC 2014

the_newsbeagle writes: To make a brain-machine interface, you need a way to capture neurons' electric signals. The most precise and most invasive way uses implants that are stuck in the gray matter. The least precise and least invasive way uses EEG sensors stuck to the scalp. But researchers at Johns Hopkins University say there's a third way that gets the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Mobile Financial Services Startup Seeks Developers With API Expertise

Saturday 23 August 0:20:32 UTC 2014

ItsLikeCash is a mobile startup company in the financial services sector. The company is seeking API developers on a project contract basis. The APIs are to link two independent, separate customer ID databases. The API functions are for: Linking customer ID accounts between the databases Recording internal money transfers Recording deposits and withdrawals. Developers can either: [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » WhitePages Hosts Contact Data API Mashup Contest

Saturday 23 August 0:20:31 UTC 2014

The WhitePages PRO API Mashup Contest gives developers a chance to win $1,000 in two categories: Innovation and Humanitarian. [Link]

Mashable » More Than 1,000 Businesses Hit by Same Cyber Attack as Target

Saturday 23 August 0:15:31 UTC 2014

Target1Feed-tw Feed-fbTarget wasn't the only business that experienced a cyber attack that compromised tens of millions of its customers' credit cards, according to the Secret Service. More than 1,000 American businesses were hit by the same cyber attack that affected in-store cash registers at Target last year, The New York Times reported Friday. According to a Department of Homeland Security advisory obtained … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hand-Drawn Marauder’s Map Dress [Pics]

Saturday 23 August 0:00:22 UTC 2014

Incredibly, the detail on this hand-made dress from tumblr user Ali is drawn entirely by hand using a fine-tip Sharpie. Check out more pics at Ali’s tumblr. [Via: Fasionably Geek] [Link]

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