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 » Islamic State "Laptop of Doom" Hints At Plots Including Bubonic Plague
Foreign Policy has an in-depth look at the contents of a laptop reportedly seized this year in Syria from a stronghold of the organization now known as the Islamic State, and described as belonging to a Tunisian national ("Muhammed S."). The "hidden documents" folder of the machine, says the report, contained a vast number of documents, including ones describing and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Appy Pie Launches API to Build Augmented Reality Apps
Appy Pie has launched an API that will allow users to build augmented reality apps. Facebook is set to host its first African hackathon next month.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Learn About PHP, APIs, Mobile, Cloud and More at ZendCon 2014
Zend Technologies has just announced that the 10th annual ZendCon PHP conference will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. ZendCon 2014 will feature sessions covering PHP best practices, continuous delivery and DevOps, APIs, mobile and cloud services.
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Mashable » 29 High Contrast Photos That Use Harsh Mid-Day Light
Light is arguably the most important factor in photography. Knowing when to avoid it, when to use it and to what extent — these are skills sought by many and mastered by few Last week, we challenged you to implement harsh mid-day light in your photographs. Though it's a difficult situation to tackle, we were incredibly impressed with what we saw … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Old Technology Can't You Give Up?
An anonymous reader writes: It's the year 2014, and I still have a floppy drive installed on my computer. I don't know why; I don't own any floppy disks, and I haven't used one in probably a decade. But every time I put together a PC, it feels incomplete if I don't have one. I also have a Laserdisc player … [Link]
Mashable » L.A.'s Porn Industry Is Back After Brief Moratorium
Well, that didn't last long The Los Angeles porn industry — hamstrung by a series of roadblocks in recent years — is back in action after a self-imposed one-day moratorium on X-rated filming, prompted by an adult performer testing positive for HIV. See also: 15 Power-Washing Porn Pics for Clean Satisfaction But the Free Speech Coalition, the national trade association for … [Link]
Mashable » Snoop Dogg Is a White Bro Named 'Todd' on Instagram
We know, it's hard to keep up with Snoop Dogg's name changes, but from now on we can just call him "Todd." Todd, Snoop's alter ego has been taking over his Instagram, donning a white face, blond hair, peacoat, turtleneck and wire-framed glasses while promoting "White Dudes Connect," a fictional dating website. See also: Here Is 'Game of Thrones' Recapped by … [Link]
Mashable » Experimental Drug Healed Monkeys Infected With Ebola
An experimental Ebola drug healed all 18 monkeys infected with the deadly virus in a study, boosting hopes that the treatment might help fight the outbreak raging through West Africa — once more of it can be made. The monkeys were given the drug, ZMapp, three to five days after they were infected with the virus and when most were showing … [Link]
Mashable » American Airlines Flights Are on Orbitz Again
Flights on American Airlines have returned to Orbitz, the booking site announced after trading closed on Friday. The travel website said that it has reached an agreement with the airline that will allow it to continue selling American Airlines and US Airways tickets. The airline had pulled its fares over a disagreement over how much commission to pay Orbitz for referrals. … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Releases Footage of Airstrike Against Radicals in Iraq
The U.S. military released a video on Friday of an airstrike against an Islamic State armed truck near the Iraqi Kurdistan capital of Erbil that was carried out on Aug. 26. The soundless video shows truck driving along a road until it is eradicated by the blast See also: Why the Islamic State Is Scarier Than al-Qaeda in Iraq The U.S. … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Social Networks Have Negative Effect On Individual Welfare
An anonymous reader writes: A study of 50,000 people in Italy has found the impact of social networking on individual welfare to be "significantly negative." The researchers found that improvements in self-reported well-being occurred when online networking led to face-to-face interactions, but this effect was overwhelmed by the perceived losses in well-being (PDF) generated by interaction strictly through social networks. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Apple Gets Patent On Glass Cube
If you’re thinking of building a glass cube for a retail store, you now have two possible risks: a sweltering interior on sunny days, and a lawsuit from Apple. The US Patents & Trademarks Office has granted Apple’s request for a patent on the design of its Fifth Avenue store in New York, meaning the design is now protected for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Electrifying Fashion: Chainmail And Plate Metal Dress Acts Like a Faraday Cage [Video]
From Anouk Wipprecht: Collaboration between fashiontech designer Anouk Wipprecht and ArcAttack using their customised singing Tesla Coils during the MakerFaire 2014 to create a faraday cage style dress. The challenge was to create a iconic design that would hold up to the power of high-voltage, low-current, high-frequency, alternating-current electricity. Which did. Scarily enough. [Anouk Wipprecht] [Link]
Mashable » Project Wing vs. Prime Air: Google's Drones Soar Above Amazon's
Move over, AmazonGoogle has just entered the commercial drone arms race with Project Wing, an until-now secret program to develop "self-flying vehicles" to deliver small packages, similar to Amazon's Prime Air. Both programs are still years away from coming to fruition, with prototype drones — or, more accurately, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — completing only the most basic of test flights. … [Link]
Slashdot » Particle Physics To Aid Nuclear Cleanup
mdsolar sends this report from Symmetry Magazine: Cosmic rays can help scientists do something no one else can: safely image the interior of the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. … [M]uon tomography is similar to taking an X-ray, only it uses naturally produced muons. These particles don't damage the imaged materials and, because they already stream through everything … [Link]
Mashable » A Chrome Extension Replaces All Web Text With 'Hodor'
Simplicity is coming — to your web browser The Internet would be a lot less exhausting if all words were replaced with "Hodor." And that's exactly what the Hodor browser extension for Chrome doesReddit and Facebook will never look the same. See also: Yo, Hodor: An App for Saying 'Hodor!' to Your Friends 
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Mashable » Say Goodbye to Summer With 18 Vintage Photos
Labor Day weekend has arrived. Pack away the barbecue, tank tops and beach days. But before you think about cold weather and Pumpkin Spice Lattes, look back at summers of the 1970s documented by the National ArchivesPhotographers captured personal summer moments — everything from Florida retirees doing water aerobics to kids marching in a costume parade in Minnesota. See also: 14 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 52 Unbelievable Video Game Things At The World’s Best Video Game Store
The Mecca of video games is in New York, and I want to go there. Here are 52 unbelievable video games you can find t the world’s best video game store. [BuzzFeedVideo] [Link]
Mashable » 'Agent Carter' Has Added 2 Cast Members, Including Your Former Crush
When Agent Peggy Carter finally makes the leap from the Captain America franchise to her own show on ABC this fall, she's going to bring some friends along with her Marvel announced today that One Tree Hill alum Chad Michael Murray and Dollhouse vet Enver Gjokaj have been cast as series regulars in their upcoming Agent Carter series for the alphabet … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla To Support Public Key Pinning In Firefox 32
Trailrunner7 writes: Mozilla is planning to add support for public-key pinning in its Firefox browser in an upcoming version. In version 32, which would be the next stable version of the browser, Firefox will have key pins for a long list of sites, including many of Mozilla's own sites, all of the sites pinned in Google Chrome and several Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » Maroon 5's Ballad With Gwen Stefani Is a Close Second to 'Stay With Me'
"Stay With Me" singer Sam Smith has the Ballad of Year title locked down for 2014, but Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani are sure trying their hardest to snag the runner-up spot with their emotional "My Heart Is Open" duet The new ballad, co-written by "Chandelier" singer Sia, showcases No Doubt's Stefani and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine both yearning … [Link]
Mashable » This Is Your Brain on Coffee
You know you feel instantly better after you've downed your morning cup, but what is it about coffee that affects the mind in such a pleasant way? AsapSCIENCE explains how caffeine stimulates adrenaline production and prevents your brain from reabsorbing dopamine, which in turn keeps you happy But be careful, coffee addicts. Caffeine's adrenaline-stimulating properties affect your brain the say … [Link]
Slashdot » This 'SimCity 4' Region With 107 Million People Took Eight Months of Planning
Jason Koebler writes: Peter Richie spent eight months planning and building a megacity in vanilla SimCity 4, and the end result is mind-boggling: 107.7 million people living in one massive, sprawling region (video). "Traffic is a nightmare, both above ground and under," Richie said. "The massive amount of subway lines and subway stations are still congested during all times of … [Link]
Mashable » 22 Ingenious Stoner Foods Inspired by the Munchies
Someone has a serious case of the munchies. It's no secret that weed and food go together pretty well. The substance enhances your sense of taste, and anyone who's smoked, ingested or vaped some bud know that the desire to eat delicious snacks is not exactly easy to control. See also: 22 Victorious Accomplishments in Stoner Engineering To combat the overbearing … [Link]
Mashable » Never Mind Iceland — This Erupting Volcano Is the Real Threat
As Europe and the U.S. fret over a small eruption in Iceland, a far larger volcanic eruption is taking place in Papua New Guinea And unlike the Icelandic volcano, which merely has the potential to reroute trans-Atlantic flights, the eruption of Mount Tavurvur is already causing damage and threatening lives as well as disrupting international air travel. Mount Tavurvur, which is … [Link]
Mashable » Nokia to Bring Offline Navigation to Samsung Galaxy Devices
Nokia may be abandoning Android on the hardware side, but the company isn't giving up on Android entirely. Nokia is partnering with Samsung to bring its Here Maps app to Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the two companies announced in a blog post on Friday. See also: 25 Best Free Android Apps The free app includes maps for 200 countries, with support for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Apparently, Thor Now Works for Amazon Customer Support [Pic]
Redditor UranusExplorer apparently had a customer support chat with Thor himself on Amazon.com recently, and this screenshot shows the entire thing. You’re welcome. [Via LS] [Link]
Mashable » 25 Unsettling Face Swaps That Will Make You Want to Die Inside
If your worst fears involve a giant baby, look no further. While most people scour Reddit and Imgur for face swaps to get a good laugh, there are a few very special creations that just make you want to crawl into a dark place and never come out. See also: 16 Panoramic Photo Fails That Turned Humans Into Mutants You have … [Link]
Mashable » United Nations: Nearly Half the Syrian Population Now Refugees
The number of people who have fled Syria has passed a record 3 million since the conflict began three years ago, the United Nations reported Friday. See also: Viral Photo of 4-Year-Old Syrian Refugee Creates Media Frenzy The U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that almost half of all Syrians have been forced to abandon their homes and flee. … [Link]
Slashdot » Robot Printer Brings Documents To Your Desk
mrspoonsi sends this news from the BBC: Fuji Xerox has developed a new robotic printer that can move around a lounge or office to bring documents to the person who printed them. The printer is designed to be used primarily in public places as a way to keep sensitive documents secure. Sensors on the machine prevent it from bumping into … [Link]
Mashable » See Neptune and 'Dodgeball' Asteroid Tonight
Armchair astronomers can enjoy a cosmic double play on Aug. 29, with back-to-back webcasts featuring faraway Neptune and a close-flying asteroid The action starts at 8 p.m. EDT, when the online Slooh Community Observatory will air a live four-hour show to mark an alignment of Neptune, Earth and the sun. Once that webcast ends at midnight EDT, Slooh will cover the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Cycling Analytics API Provides Tools That Help Cyclists Keep Track
Cycling Analytics is an insightful tool used for analyzing the data recorded by modern bike computers. By providing an API, the company makes it possible for developers to modify and create users' data in other websites and applications.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » AnyMeeting API Offers Proven and Scalable Videoconferencing Functionality
AnyMeeting, a WebRTC-enabled conferencing platform, provides an API that allows developers to integrate its browser-based Web, video and phone conferencing functionality with their own applications.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » KidoZen Launches Mobile Data Virtualization Platform
With mobile computing becoming more strategic across the enterprise, a major effort is underway to make developing mobile applications in the enterprise as simple as possible. With that aim in mind, KidoZen this week launched a mobile data virtualization platform that abstracts away much of the complexity associated with accessing data from back-end services and applications.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Relias Learning Adopts the Tin Can API
Relias Learning uses the Tin Can API for its training platform. SOA Software adds features for API innovation. Plus: How to maintain security with the Internet of Things, and Xignite offers lessons in designing Fintech APIs.
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Mashable » Why Does Google Want to Deliver Dog Food in Rural Australia?
Google made waves on Thursday by revealing its secret project to deliver dog food to areas of rural Australia via drones But why would Google, a company that has worked on projects like driverless cars, personal jet packs and a space elevator, want to deliver dog food — even if it is by flying robots? Google is a massive company with … [Link]
Mashable » Stairway to New Fans: Led Zeppelin Releasing Unheard Versions This Year
Led Zeppelin's string of reissues continues in October with the release of the band's remastered IV, the 1971 album that features signature song "Stairway to Heaven." The English rockers are teasing the Oct. 28 release, which coincides with the group's Houses of the Holy reissue, with the YouTube video above. See also: Soundgarden on Streaming, Seattle and 20 Years of … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel's Haswell-E Desktop CPU Debuts With Eight Cores, DDR4 Memory
crookedvulture writes: Intel has updated its high-end desktop platform with a new CPU-and-chipset combo. The Haswell-E processor has up to eight cores, 20MB of cache, and 40 lanes of PCI Express 3.0. It also sports a quad-channel memory controller primed for next-gen DDR4 modules. The companion X99 chipset adds a boatload of I/O, including 10 SATA ports, native USB 3.0 … [Link]
Mashable » Officer 'Go F*ck Yourself' Resigns After Threatening Ferguson Crowd
The police officer who pointed a rifle at Ferguson demonstrators last week and said he would kill them resigned on Thursday. Lt. Ray Albers, who had worked for the nearby St. Ann police department for 20 years, resigned after the city's board of police recommended that he be fired if he didn't leave on his own, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Signs Your Cat Is Turning Into a Human
Stop your precious pet before they become something terrifying: a human. The Internet has had a long love affair with cats. Perhaps we human beings see something of ourselves in these furry felines. See also: 21 Cats Proving Curiosity Is a Trap Enough exposure between the human race and these cute little kitties may start adopting our mannerisms, our personalities and … [Link]
Mashable » Poacht App Is Ideal for Lazy Job Hunters
If you're sort of interested in looking for a new job, but don't want to put much effort into the hunt, then Poacht might fit the bill. The app, which launched Thursday on iOS and Android, bills itself as a "covert job search for the already employed." It lets you pick the salary level, benefits and other perks that might entice … [Link]
Mashable » 7-Year-Old Cancer Patient Celebrates Going Home After 23 Days of Treatment
Seven-year-old Avery Harriman, son of Nebraska Huskers assistant coach Chris Harriman, received some good news after nearly a month of intense chemotherapy Avery, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 2, was in the middle of his third battle with cancer when doctors told him he could finally go home. His father shared the good news on Facebook, … [Link]
Mashable » Reports: Time Warner Out, A&E In on Vice Deal
Time Warner is out, but A&E might be in. Talks for a deal between Vice and Time Warner have fallen through after the two sides could not reach an agreement on the value of Vice, the New York Times reported on Friday. Reports of negotiations between the two companies emerged in June, with initial valuations for Vice supposedly topping $2 billion … [Link]
Slashdot » IEEE Guides Software Architects Toward Secure Design
msm1267 writes: The IEEE's Center for Secure Design debuted its first report this week, a guidance for software architects called "Avoiding the Top 10 Software Security Design Flaws." Developing guidance for architects rather than developers was a conscious effort the group made in order to steer the conversation around software security away from exclusively talking about finding bugs toward design-level … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Powerful Trailer for Jon Stewart's Directorial Debut
When Jon Stewart stepped away from his Daily Show desk last summer to direct his first feature film, fans of the fake news anchor knew that the project would be quite different than anything we've seen from Stewart before. But it wasn't clear how different it would be — until now The debut trailer for Rosewater, based on the best-selling … [Link]
Mashable » Made in Detroit: Shinola's Quest to Revive American Manufacturing
For generations, Detroit was America’s stronghold. It was the country’s hub for auto manufacturing, where good hard work led to reward; a place where the American dream lived and thrived and was woven into the very fabric of the city. Then, a 60-year period of steady decline. Decades of a shifting economy — an economy moving away from manufacturing — … [Link]
Mashable » How People-Oriented IT Can Help Your Business Thrive
There’s never been a more exciting time for technology And yet there’s never been a more stressful time for the people who manage a business’ technology — corporate IT. Even though mega-trends like mobile, cloud and big data have combined to build the kind of next generation capabilities IT once championed, today, roles have reversed and the professionals in IT are … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Vines That Will Make Your Head Spin 360 Degrees
Why look only at what's in front of you, when you can see the world in 360 degrees? We took that thought and made it a challenge this week. Partnered with Hewlett-Packard, we asked you to showcase objects and scenes in 360 degrees on Vine. See also: 8 Vines of Transformations Happening Before Your Very Eyes From dizzying videos in fisheye … [Link]
Mashable » Rovio CEO Passes Torch as 'Angry Birds' Maker Falters
Rovio CEO Mikael Hed, who helped found the company five years ago, is stepping down at the beginning of next year, the Angry Birds maker announced Friday morning. Hed will be succeeded by Pekka Rantala, who currently serves as the company's chief commercial officer, on Jan. 1, 2015. Hed will remain on Rovio's board of directors; he'll also serve as chairman … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Use of 'language of deceit' betrays scientific fraud
Distinguishing scientific papers known to be fraudulent from those that contain genuine results can be done simply by comparing the writing styles 
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Slashdot » Japanese Publishers Lash Out At Amazon's Policies
Nate the greatest writes: Amazon is in a bitter contract fight with Hachette in the U.S. and Bonnier in Germany, and now it seems the retail giant is also in conflict with publishers in Japan. Amazon has launched a new rating system in Japan which gives preference to publishers with larger ebook catalogs (and publishers that pay higher fees), leading … [Link]
Mashable » Texas A&M's Post-Game Joy Captures the Magic of College Football
Questions surrounded the Texas A&M football team as it entered its first season after the Johnny Manziel era. Would they have the same punch? Would Johnny Football's successor at quarterback, Kenny Hill, be up to par? Would they be able to hang with the SEC's toughest teams? The answers, it appears, are yes, yes and yes. The 21st-ranked Aggies shocked … [Link]
Mashable » Ebola Arrives in Senegal as Outbreak Spreads
DAKAR, Senegal — A man infected with Ebola traveled to Senegal, bringing the disease to that country for the first time in an outbreak that has hit four other West African nations and killed more than 1,500 people, the Ministry of Health said Friday. The infected person, a university student from Guinea, sought treatment at a hospital in Senegal's capital, Dakar, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New push for better handling of football head injuries
We know little about the consequences of concussion and even heading the ball in soccer, but the sport's authorities are now taking the issue seriously 
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Mashable » The U.S. Is Spending $7.5 Million a Day on Iraq Operations
U.S. military operations targeting Islamic State militants in Iraq cost $7.5 million a day on average, Pentagon Press Secretary Adm. John Kirby said on Friday. The operations have been ongoing since mid-June when President Obama announced in June that he was sending a "small number" of military advisers to Iraq to support security forces See also: What the World Is Doing … [Link]
Geek Culture » lol.. Game of Thrones meets the Ice Bucket Challenge
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New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: vitamins and minerals to take – and forget, cops with cameras, Nairobi's secret networks, beautiful cracks and more 
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Slashdot » Astronomers Find What May Be the Closest Exoplanet So Far
The Bad Astronomer writes: Astronomers have found a 5.4 Earth-mass planet orbiting the star Gliese 15A, a red dwarf in a binary system just 11.7 light years away (PDF). Other exoplanets candidates have been found that are closer, but they are as yet unconfirmed. This is more evidence that alien planets are common in the galaxy. 
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New Scientist – News » Soviet dog spacesuit for pooches with the right stuff
Your canine companion can strut its stuff in this authentic Soviet spacesuit, worn by genuine doggy heroes of the space race Belka and Strelka 
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Mashable » 5 Robots Booking It to a Classroom Near You
Robots are the new kids in school The technological creations are taking on serious roles in the classroom. With the accelerating rate of robotic technology, school administrators all over the world are plotting how to implement them in education, from elementary through high school In South Korea, robots are replacing English teachers entirely, entrusted with leading and teaching entire classrooms. In … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Painful memories eased by inhaling xenon gas
The odourless, colourless and mostly inert gas xenon has been used to ease painful memories in mice. It could help us to forget our own past traumas 
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Slashdot » How Big Telecom Smothers Municipal Broadband
Rick Zeman writes: The Center for Public Integrity has a comprehensive article showing how Big Telecom (aka, AT&T, Comcast, Charter, Time Warner) use lobbyists, paid-for politicians, and lawsuits (both actual and the threat thereof) in their efforts to kill municipal broadband. From the article: "The companies have also used traditional campaign tactics such as newspaper ads, push polls, direct mail … [Link]
Slashdot » Magnetic Stimulation Boosts Memory In Humans
sciencehabit writes: Our memories are annoyingly glitchy. Names, dates, birthdays, and the locations of car keys fall through the cracks, losses that accelerate at an alarming pace with age and in neurodegenerative diseases. Now, by applying electromagnetic pulses through the skull to carefully targeted brain regions, researchers have found a way to boost memory performance in healthy people. The new … [Link]
Mashable » Hungry Squirrel Battles Bird Feeder, Loses
If you don't think squirrels are the cutest animals on earth, you should probably leave now. This video from GoPro is for squirrel lovers only. A curious squirrel went up the bird feeder to grab a handful of seed. Unfortunately, it didn't end up quite the way the squirrel planned. The little guy stretches, reaches and ultimately falls to the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Earth's tectonic plates have doubled their speed
The latest study suggests Earth's plates today move twice as fast as they did 2 billion years ago – maybe because the mantle has got more runny 
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Mashable » Iceland Investigating Two Volcanoes After Overnight Eruption
The Icelandic Meteorological Agency lowered its aviation alert from code red to orange on Friday morning following an eruption on Thursday night The lava from the Bardabunga and Askja volcanoes in Iceland came out of a gap, or fissure, in the ground about halfway between the two volcanoes, and numerous earthquakes were observed on Thursday night into Friday morning. This indicates … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Voyager 2's view of solar system's edge will be unique
There's reason to think Voyager 2's sensors will pick up changes that contrast with what Voyager 1 saw en route to the edge of interstellar space 
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Mashable » Volcanic Star of New Pixar Short Just Wants Somebody to Love
Only the thoughtful minds at Pixar could make a sputtering volcano seem sweet and lovable Its latest short, Lava, stars a lonely volcano situated in the middle of the ocean. A preview for the upcoming short shows the smiling mountain sweetly pining for someone to love. See also: The Pixar Theory: Every Character Lives in the Same Universe undefined on Disney … [Link]
Slashdot » Coffee Naps Better For Alertness Than Coffee Or Naps Alone
An anonymous reader writes: Caffeine is a staple of most workplaces — it's rare to find an office without a coffee pot or a fridge full of soda. It's necessary (or at least feels like it's necessary) because many workers have a hard time staying awake while sitting at a desk for hours at a time, and the alternative — … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo Unveils New 3DS Handheld in Japan With Second Analog Stick
A new 3DS with a second analog stick and more powerful CPU is coming to Japan in October, Nintendo announced in a live stream on Friday, though no Western release information was given. The New 3DS and larger New 3DS XL will come with an additional, smaller analog "nub" above the face buttons on its right side. The face buttons have … [Link]
Mashable » For the Second Time This Week, a Flight Diverted Due to Reclining Seat Scuffle
This is getting ridiculous: An(other) outburst over a reclined seat caused an American Airlines flight, on its way from Miami to Paris, to divert to Boston. It is the second known incident this week in the United States, according to authorities. See also: The Internet Goes to War Over Reclining Airline Seats In Wednesday night's incident, passenger Edmund Alexandre became upset … [Link]
Mashable » Putin Gives Ominous Warning in Remarks on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that Crimea is "indispensable to Russia," reminding listeners that "Russia is one of the most powerful nuclear nations." "This is a reality, not just words," Putin said Russia annexed Crimea in March after residents there held a referendum in which 93% voted to join Russia See also: Putin's End-Game: Expansion or Self-Destruction? "I think … [Link]
Mashable » A Man Vacuumed a Subway Platform and Then Ate From It
Talk about believing in your product. In this advertisement from Bissell Canada, the company that manufactures the Bissell Symphony line of vacuums, a senior brand manager cleans a patch of subway platform in Toronto and eats from it. The faces of the onlookers says it all Who knows? Perhaps disgust makes you more inclined to purchase their cleaning product. Hungry … [Link]
Mashable » UK Raises Terrorist Threat Level to 'Severe'
The UK has raised its terrorist threat level from "substantial" to "severe," reflecting growing fears that British citizens who have traveled to the Middle East to fight with rebel groups could be plotting attacks back home. The UK's Home Secretary Theresa May announced the change on Friday, saying that a terrorist attack against Western targets was "highly likely," though no specific … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Emailing angry? Your keyboard feels your pain
By measuring the way you are typing, a computer program can detect how you are feeling with 80 per cent accuracy 
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Slashdot » US Government Fights To Not Explain No-Fly List Selection Process
An anonymous reader writes: On August 6, U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga ordered the federal government to "explain why the government places U.S. citizens who haven't been convicted of any violent crimes on its no-fly database." Unsurprisingly, the federal government objected to the order, once more claiming that to divulge their no-fly list criteria would expose state secrets and thus … [Link]
Mashable » Study: Jolts of Electricity to the Brain Can Improve Memory
A new study from Northwestern University suggests that a non-invasive electrical current to the brain can improve an individual's memory. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a noninvasive procedure that sends low-level electric current to a region of the brain just under the skull, which is connected to the hippocampus. See also: Hollywood Myth, Busted: Humans Use Far More Than … [Link]
Mashable » How to Succeed in Coding While You're Still Young
In our latest Ask a Dev video, our first guest host — iOS developer Michael Sayman — discusses how to get started in coding when you're young and lack resources Sayman began making money off his first iOS app when he was just 13 years old. Now, at age 17, he has one of the most popular apps in the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beautiful spiral cracks could be a feature, not a flaw
Unusually uniform, watercolour-like fractures that form in high-tech materials could be used to manufacture micro-patterned surfaces 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Galactic Nightmare Fuel: Guardians Of The Galaxy Groot Mask [Pic]
A great mask, but those eyes behind the mask… those eyes… [Guardians Of The Galaxy Groot Mask] [Link]
Mashable » Abercrombie & Fitch Drops Its Logo From Clothes
After its seventh quarterly loss, Abercrombie & Fitch has announced it is pulling its ubiquitous label from its clothing in an an attempt to reverse the trend. The company made a somewhat opaque announcement Thursday, reporting its disappointing second-quarter results: "We are confident that the evolution of our assortment will drive further improvements going forward, in particular as we move past … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Testing Drone Delivery System: 'Project Wing'
rtoz writes: Google's research division, Google X, is developing a fleet of drones to deliver goods. This drone delivery system is called "Project Wing," and Google X has been developing it in secret for the past two years. During a recent test in Australia, drones successfully delivered a first aid kit, candy bars, dog treats, and water to a couple … [Link]
Mashable » Unstoppable: Ice Bucket Challenge Breaks $100 Million in Donations
If someone hasn't already called you out on Facebook to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, well, your time is coming The ALS Association announced on Friday that it had surpassed a significant benchmark: It has raked in more than $100 million from funds donated throughout the duration of the challenge. See also: The 60 Best Celebrity Ice Bucket Challenge Videos … [Link]
Mashable » ManServants is the Uber of Hot Dudes
Good news, everyone There's now an app called ManServants — and it's exactly what it sounds like See also: 10 Apps to Spice Up Your Sex Life Elliott gives his take on it in the newest episode of Mashable Minute Earlier this week, we told you that Taylor Swift was getting old. More here: Have something to add to this … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 55% Off Select Bose OE2 Audio Headphones
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, and today only, Amazon offers up to 55% off on select Bose OE2 audio headphones. Advanced acoustic design brings out the depth and clarity of your music Inline remote for control of iPhone®/iPod® Inline microphone for hands-free calling Lighter, updated design features slim headband and memory foam ear cushions that reduce pressure … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Iron Fist’s Dragon Tattoo [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SURVIVE: An Awesome Zombie Short Film [Video]
From Ben Bray: The world has been taken over by a new breed of Zombies… A group of three which includes a little boy are runners, the last of the human race as they try to stay a step ahead and SURVIVE! This was a John Chu project from his production company. The idea was to choose Second Unit Directors … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Beat It: When the King of Pop Meets the Kings of Popping [Video]
Watch as Ricardo Walker and Popping John perform an epic dance routine on a dubstep remix of Michael Jackson’s Beat It. [Ricardo Walker | Via TA] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » R2-D2 Does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge [Video]
The R2-D2 ice bucket challenge! [Michael Lica] [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Releases Replacement Patch With Two Known Bugs
snydeq writes Microsoft has re-released its botched MS14-045/KB 2982791 'Blue Screen 0x50' patch, only to introduce more problems, InfoWorld's Woody Leonhard reports. "Even by Microsoft standards, this month's botched Black Tuesday Windows 7/8/8.1 MS14-045 patch hit a new low. The original patch (KB 2982791) is now officially 'expired' and a completely different patch (KB 2993651) offered in its stead; there … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What the World Looks Like Before and After Coffee [Comic]
That last panel? Yep, totally true. Comic by Jacob Andrews of College Humor 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Your Brain on Coffee [Science Video]
This is for all you coffee or caffeine lovers out there! Whether it’s coffee or another form or caffeine intake, we all need an energy boost at times! But how exactly is it affecting your brain? And could too much kill you? Check out this video to find out! [ASAP Science] [Link]
Mashable » 10 Ways to Spice Up Your Relationship in Emoji
Sometimes words aren't enough to express your desire Communication is the foundation of a good relationship — but there's nothing wrong with adding a little mystery. Sexy texts are okay, but it's much more exciting to decipher the hidden meanings behind your significant other's emoji. It's like having a dirty little secret. See also: 10 Emoji Meanings That Might Surprise You … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Tipping the quantum scales
The appliance of science, fake delusions equal profit, sinister buttocks in essays and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 20 Dance GIFs to Celebrate the Sweet Return of Friday
Thank GIF it's Friday. The workweek is nearly over. You've made it through the most difficult part, now you just have to skate through the rest of today and the long weekend will be all yours to enjoy. See also: 30 GIFs Made Better With Weird Photoshop The return of Friday and the commencement of the weekend calls for a celebration. … [Link]
Mashable » Honest Descriptions of Netflix Shows, Based on TV Posters
You’re not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, we know. But how about a Netflix show? The sheer number of shows on Netflix makes it nearly impossible to choose something that you actually want to watch. Instead, you're left with endless questions: What shows are worth it the time investment? What shows are actually creative and fresh? What shows … [Link]
Slashdot » For $1.5M, DeepFlight Dragon Is an "Aircraft for the Water"
Zothecula writes No one with red blood in their veins buys a sports car and hands the keys to a chauffeur, so one of the barriers to truly personal submarining has long been the need for a trained pilot, not to mention the massive logistics involved in transporting, garaging and launching the underwater craft … until now. Pioneering underwater aviation … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 29 August 2014
Inside Google’s Secret Drone Delivery Program (The Atlantic) — passed proof-of-concept in Western Australia, two years into development. Readings in Databases — A list of papers essential to understanding databases and building new data systems. (via Hacker News) Todd Park … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia Airlines to Cut 30% of Its Workforce
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia Airlines will cut 6,000 workers as part of a $1.9 billion overhaul announced Friday to revive its damaged brand after being hit by double passenger jet disasters. The staff reduction represents about 30 percent of its current workforce of 20,000. A search for a new CEO is underway, but there is no move to change the … [Link]
Mashable » 7 Tech Upgrades to the Old-School Science Class
Long gone are the days of science fair poster boards and paper quizzes, at least not exclusively Technological breakthroughs have flooded into classrooms, changing the face of K-12 education. From smart boards to smartphones, these digital trends have become useful educational tools in the teaching process. While today's kids are learning the same lessons and concepts, they are absorbing in different … [Link]
Mashable » Putin Urges Release of Ukrainian Soldiers
MOSCOW — Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Friday called on pro-Russian separatists to release Ukrainian soldiers who have been surrounded by the rebels in eastern Ukraine. Putin's statement came several hours after Ukraine accused Russia of entering its territory with tanks, artillery and troops, and Western powers accused Moscow of lying about its role and dangerously escalating the conflict. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Consumer Watchdog Takes Valve To Court
angry tapir writes The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, a government funded watchdog organization, is taking Valve to court. The court action relates to Valve's Steam distribution service. According to ACCC allegations, Valve misled Australian consumers about their rights under Australian law by saying that customers were not entitled to refunds for games under any circumstances. Read more of this … [Link]
Slashdot » How the World's Fastest Electric Car Is Pushing Wireless Charging Tech
An anonymous reader writes With the first ever season of Formula E revving up in China next month, it's clear there's more to electric cars than Tesla. But the race cars hitting the track in Beijing don't have anything on the speed of Drayson Racing Technology's Lola B12 69/EV, which holds the record for the world's fastest lightweight electric car, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Let's talk about the weather to revive climate debate
Explaining how climate change is affecting today's weather will be tricky, but it might bring home to the public the everyday reality of global warming 
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Mashable » Researchers Use GPS Trackers to Solve Sailing Rock Mystery
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — For years scientists have theorized about how large rocks — some weighing hundreds of pounds — zigzag across Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, leaving long trails etched in the earth. Now two researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, have photographed these "sailing rocks" being blown … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Women Have No Time For Wikipedia
Andreas Kolbe writes Wikipedia is well known to have a very large gender imbalance, with survey-based estimates of women contributors ranging from 8.5% to around 16%. This is a more extreme gender imbalance than even that of Reddit, the most male-dominated major social media platform, and it has a palpable effect on Wikipedia content. Moreover, Wikipedia editor survey data indicate … [Link]
Mashable » You Can Now Strap a GoPro to Your Dog
The newest GoPro accessory will allow users to see the world from a dog's-eye view. The company unveiled a harness called GoPro Fetch, which is washable, and adjusts to accommodate dogs of all breeds and sizes. It features two mounts, which work with any GoPro camera, and shows both "over-the-head" shots and "front-paw action." See also: 15 Terrifying GoPro Videos to … [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus' VMAs Date Turned Himself in to Oregon Police
The homeless man who accompanied Miley Cyrus to the MTV Video Music Awards and who had been sought on an Oregon arrest warrant has turned himself in and posted bail. The director of Polk County Community Corrections in the Willamette Valley community of Dallas, Oregon, said 22-year-old Jesse Helt turned himself in Thursday, was booked on a probation violation warrant and … [Link]
Slashdot » State of the GitHub: Chris Kelly Does the Numbers
I talked with Chris Kelly of GitHub at last week's LinuxCon about GitHub. He's got interesting things to say about the demographics and language choices on what has become in short order (just six years) one of the largest repositories of code in the world, and one with an increasingly sophisticated front-end, and several million users. Not all of the … [Link]
Mashable » Code Red Aviation Alert Issued as Icelandic Volcano Begins Erupting
The Bardabunga volcano in Iceland, which has been the subject of heightened scrutiny and international alarm in recent days, began erupting on Thursday night So far, the eruption appeared to consist mainly of basaltic lava, which does not create the explosive ash clouds that are hazardous to aviation and in some cases can affect the Earth's climate See also: Largest Tremor … [Link]
Mashable » Ferguson Police, City Slammed with $40 Million Lawsuit
Several people filed a $40 million federal lawsuit against Ferguson police, St. Louis County Police and a slew of other defendants on Thursday, alleging that their civil rights were violated during police assaults and arrests that took place during the unrest that shook the St. Louis, Missouri, suburb after a white officer killed an unarmed black teenager According to news reports, … [Link]
Mashable » Incredible Photos Show Papua New Guinea Volcano Spewing Ash, Lava
SYDNEY — A volcano in Papua New Guinea spewed lava and ash into the sky on Friday, as residents fled and flights were diverted. Mount Tavurvur, in the town of Rabaul in East New Britain province, erupted at 3 a.m. Friday morning, local time. See also: In Pictures, Hurricane Waves Thrill and Threaten Surfers The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier reported that … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2039: Alternatives to going to Burning Man
For those left behind… If you enjoyed the comic, please retweet, Like, or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]
Mashable » 5 Fall Professional Events in PR, Social Media and Design
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're is highlighting five events that can help move your career forward. If you don't find something, below, that's right for you, check out the dozens of event listings on our board. You can sort listings … [Link]
Slashdot » Software Error Caused Soyuz/Galileo Failure
schwit1 writes An investigation into the recent failed Soyuz launch of the EU's Galileo satellites has found that the Russian Fregat upper stage fired correctly, but its software was programmed for the wrong orbit. From the article: "The failure of the European Union’s Galileo satellites to reach their intended orbital position was likely caused by software errors in the Fregat-MT … [Link]
Mashable » Your Guide to the Scottish Independence Debate
On Sept. 18, the votes of the Scottish people will decide whether Scotland will become an independent country. Here's what you need to know about the historic referendum. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond leads the separatist movement, represented by Yes Scotland. The group announced Friday that 1 million Scots had signed an independence petition See also: Scotland's First Spacecraft Is Tiny … [Link]
Slashdot » IBM Opens Up Its Watson Supercomputer To Researchers
An anonymous reader writes IBM has announced the "Watson Discovery Advisor" a cloud-based tool that will let researchers comb through massive troves of data, looking for insights and connections. The company says it's a major expansion in capabilities for the Watson Group, which IBM seeded with a $1 billion investment. "Scientific discovery takes us to a different level as a … [Link]
Mashable » In Pictures, Hurricane Waves Thrill and Threaten Surfers
Hurricane Marie is delighting Southern Californian surfers with record-high waves that reached 20 feet in places. The conditions are a welcome change to what surfing website Surfline called a "summer to forget." "This is the stuff that you dream of: rainbows, unicorns, Southern Hemi swells, hurricane swells," documentary-maker Tim Burnham told USA Today. See also: Surf Legend Laird Hamilton 'Shoots the … [Link]
Mashable » We Watched All of Amazon's Pilots So You Don't Have To
Amazon’s latest pilot season kicked off today with a slate of five brand new possible series released for sampling by the public For the next 30 days, people can provide feedback to the digital studio about the shows, which include comedies from Whit Stillman and Steven Soderbergh and a drama starring Sons of Anarchy alum Ron Perlman This marks the third … [Link]
Mashable » New Denny's in Lower Manhattan Features Craft Cocktails, Upscale Decor
Get ready Lower Manhattan, because Denny's Restaurant is bringing its Grand Slams to a neighborhood near you. The city's first location opens this Friday at 150 Nassau Street in the Financial District. But rest assured, concerned stockbrokers and downtown hipsters: this fast-dining joint looks nothing like the one your parents frequent back home See also: 8 Wines to Pair With Your … [Link]
Slashdot » The Executive Order That Led To Mass Spying, As Told By NSA Alumni
An anonymous reader writes with this Ars piece about the executive order that is the legal basis for the U.S. government's mass spying on citizens. One thing sits at the heart of what many consider a surveillance state within the US today. The problem does not begin with political systems that discourage transparency or technologies that can intercept everyday communications … [Link]
Mashable » Absurdity at USC: How Did Josh Shaw's Bogus Story Get Out?
Now we know: USC star Josh Shaw's story about hurting both ankles while jumping onto concrete from a second-floor balcony to save his drowning seven-year-old nephew was literally too good to be true He made the whole thing up But we're still left with more questions than answers. How did the story get out in the first place? What's next for … [Link]
Mashable » In Pictures, the World's Largest Tomato Food Fight
On the last Wednesday in August, tomatoes fly through the streets of Buñol, Spain People from around the world descended on the city for its annual La Tomatina festival, where participants throw "more than 100 metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes in the streets." See also: In Pictures, Indonesia's Yadnya Kasada Festival on Java Because 40,000 to 50,000 people participated in La … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Updates Privacy Policy for Health Apps, Report Says
In yet another sign that the launch of Apple's long-rumored iWatch may be imminent, the company has reportedly updated its privacy policy for how health apps handle user data. Apple recently changed its guidelines for developers who wants to take advantage of its HealthKit framework, according to the Financial Times. See also: Inside HealthKit: Apple’s Answer to the Quantified You HealthKit, … [Link]
Mashable » Russia Denies It, But Images Show Forces Inside Ukraine
It’s been a day of escalation in Ukraine, as President Petro Poroshenko declared that “Russian forces have entered" the country and essentially opened a new front in the conflict between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists See also: What Life Is Like in Ukraine's Rebel-Held City of Donetsk Statements from NATO, Poroshenko, separatists, the U.S. and the president of the Security Council … [Link]
Mashable » Marnie the Dog Imitates Selfie King James Franco
James Franco, Marnie the Dog would like to challenge your selfie domination. The 12-year-old rescue pup with a permanent tongue-filled grin found inspiration in the actor's Instagram feedMarnie copied a few of Franco's finest selfies, adding a bit of silly furball fun to the otherwise contemplative and serious poses See also: The 75 Absolutely Cutest Animals on Instagram Your move, Franco … [Link]
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