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 » Google Serves Old Search Page To Old Browsers
Rambo Tribble writes: In an apparent move to push those using older browsers to update, Google is reported to be serving outdated search pages to said browsers. The older pages lack features available on the newer versions, and this policy compounds with the limits announced in 2011 on Gmail support for older web clients. As a Google engineer put it, … [Link]
Mashable » Hosts Sue Airbnb to Protect Their Private Info From New York Attorney General
An anonymous group of roughly two dozen New York Airbnb hosts, who call themselves “New Yorkers Making Ends Meet in the Sharing Economy," sued the San Francisco-based company Tuesday to prevent their private information from being released to the state's attorney general The group claims the release would be a violation of their privacy, according to the lawsuit filed in New … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Cockatoos learn to make and use a tool
After a lone Goffin cockatoo figured out how to make and use a simple tool, others have learned the same trick by watching him 
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Mashable » DNA Evidence Frees 2 Men Imprisoned for 30 Years
LUMBERTON, N.C. — A North Carolina judge overturned the convictions Tuesday of two men who have served 30 years in prison for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl after another man's DNA was recently discovered on evidence in the case. Superior Court Judge Douglass Sasser ordered the immediate release of Henry McCollum, 50, and Leon Brown, 46. The half … [Link]
Mashable » The Celebrity Photo Hack Goes Far Beyond iCloud
The cache of stolen celebrity photographs, including nudes of stars Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton, may have only surfaced on Sunday, but evidence suggests the thefts are bigger than just iCloud and could go back years. That bolsters Apple's claim that the thefts are not the result of a system-wide attack on Apple's servers but instead targeted, malicious attacks on celebrities … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DragonCon 2014 Cosplay in Pictures [Gallery]
Yes geeks, it’s that time of the year again! As usual, DragonCon took place during Labor Day weekend, and as with last year, we’ve got some pictures of various cosplayers attending the event for you. Many thanks to Pat Loika, Kyle Nishioka, and Flickr user Counse for sharing their pictures with the world via Creative Commons! 
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Slashdot » Firefox 32 Arrives With New HTTP Cache, Public Key Pinning Support
An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today officially launched Firefox 32 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Additions include a new HTTP cache for improved performance, public key pinning support, and easy language switching on Android. The Android version is trickling out slowly on Google Play. Changelogs are here: desktop and mobile. 
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Mashable » Apple Investors Shrug Off iCloud Hacks
The hacking over the weekend of iCloud accounts for Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and about 100 other celebs didn't faze Apple investors At the close of trading on Tuesday — the first day back since the incident came to light — Apple's stock was up about 1%. The news that Apple was teaming up with Visa and MasterCard for an iPhone … [Link]
Mashable » The Top 10 Reasons Apple Rejects Apps From the App Store
For many developers, the most stressful part of launching a new app is waiting for Apple's approval. This critical final step can delay an otherwise precisely timed release or present other last-minute hurdles for developers who have already spent weeks or months on development. Though Apple already has a detailed set of guidelines for developers, the company explained common issues with … [Link]
Mashable » Could 2015 Finally Be the Wii U's Year?
Let’s face it, it's been a tough two years for the Wii U. But fans of the console may finally be rewarded this holiday and into 2015 — Nintendo confirmed in a tweet Monday that some of its biggest franchises would come to Wii U in 2015. The console's first year was marked with very few game releases. Die-hard fans who … [Link]
Slashdot » You Got Your Windows In My Linux
snydeq writes: Ultimately, the schism over systemd could lead to a separation of desktop and server distros, or Linux server admins moving to FreeBSD, writes Deep End's Paul Venezia. "Although there are those who think the systemd debate has been decided in favor of systemd, the exceedingly loud protests on message boards, forums, and the posts I wrote over the … [Link]
Mashable » CeeLo Green's Rape Tweets Spark Backlash: 'Disgusting Piece of Trash'
After pleading no contest to felony drug charges on Friday for allegedly sneaking ecstasy into a woman's drink in 2012, CeeLo Green posted several controversial tweets His comments, which were replies to other Twitter users, referenced rape ("where is your plausible proof anyone was raped") and discussed consensual sex (""if someone is passed out they're not even WITH you consciously! so … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Iran Gets Small Step Toward Online Freedom
Iran’s president has urged the country’s ruling clerics to be more open to the Internet. Hassan Rouhani has accompanied his call by allowing 3G and 4G services for the first time. Historically the country has been at best suspicious of, and at worst hostile to, the idea of citizens communicating online. Many leading Western-based services have been blocked since 2009 … [Link]
Slashdot » Invasion of Ukraine Continues As Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Sabre Rattling
cold fjord writes Russian President has issued a stark indication of Russia's military capabilities: "I want to remind you that Russia is one of the most powerful nuclear nations. This is a reality, not just words." According to News.com.au, "It's the first time in more than 25 years that Moscow has raised the spectre of nuclear war. The difference this … [Link]
Mashable » Should You Click on Those Nude Celeb Photos? A Flowchart for Everyone on the Internet
If you're not sure whether you should look at the hacked nude photos of celebrities that were exposed this weekend, let us help you: No. No you should not. If there's any question in your mind, you're probably asking yourself questions like, "Do I be a good person or do I be a not good person?" and "Do I value privacy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Should You Trust That Doctor [Pic]
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Mashable » Reddit Users Get Remorse Over Nude Pictures, Try Donating to Charity
UPDATE, 5:32 p.m. ET: The Prostate Cancer Foundation has shut down the charity page referenced below and released the following statement: A post appeared on Reddit late Monday afternoon, September 1, 2014. A Reddit user directed other Reddit users to make a donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation without the Foundation’s knowledge. We would never condone raising funds for cancer research … [Link]
Slashdot » Banks Report Credit Card Breach At Home Depot
criticalmass24 sends news that multiple banks are indicating Home Depot stores are the source of a new batch of stolen credit cards and debit cards that hit the black market today. "There are signs that the perpetrators of this apparent breach may be the same group of Russian and Ukrainian hackers responsible for the data breaches at Target, Sally Beauty … [Link]
Mashable » Pro-Russian Rebels Move on Strategic City of Mariupol
MARIUPOL, Ukraine — As NATO leaders prepared to meet at a summit this week in Wales to discuss, among other things, the conflict in Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels appeared to be pushing further towards the strategically important port city of Mariupol. See also: On the Front: War Comes to Yet Another Town in Ukraine Last week, pro-Russian forces captured the town of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Royal Mail Delivers Shipping and Tracking APIs
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New Scientist – News » Beautiful but doomed: Demise of the passenger pigeon
Hubristic humans should heed the tale of the passenger pigeon's demise, recounted by three books published on the centenary of its extinction 
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Mashable » New York Times Adds Climate Editor After Slashing Environmental Coverage
About 19 months after closing down its special team of environmental reporters, the New York Times has named Adam Bryant as editor overseeing climate change and environmental issues for the paper's science coverage Bryant announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday, noting that he will scale back his other responsibilities at the Times as part of the move See also: 6 … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Unveils Curved Speaker to Join Its Line of Curved Smart TVs
Samsung has introduced a curved speaker to complement its 55- and 65-inch curved TVs The HW-H7500 Curved Soundbar lives up to its name by offering a unique, curved slab of audio that can be used as a standalone unit, or serve as a television stand for Samsung's curved TVs See also: Samsung Shape: the Right Way to Do Wi-Fi Speakers Equipped … [Link]
Mashable » Joan Rivers Is Still on Life Support
Joan Rivers remains on life support after suffering cardiac arrest during throat surgery on Aug. 28, her daughter Melissa Rivers said Tuesday. "On behalf of my mother and our family, we are extremely grateful for all the love and support we've received," Rivers, 46, said in statement Mashable confirmed with her team. See also: Joan Rivers Reportedly Brought Out of Coma … [Link]
Slashdot » David Klann Talks About Using Open Source Software in Broadcast Radio (Video)
David Klann works with Driftless Radio, call letters WDRT, in Wisconsin. This is community radio, with no huge advertisers or morning shock jocks with names like Bobba the Fet Sponge. They use open source software for just about everything except accounting, and that includes processing their audio for both OTA (Over the Air) and online streaming. Their transmitter runs a … [Link]
Mashable » Hilarious 'Madden' Glitch Introduces Lilliputian NFL Player
Forget killer graphics and enhanced gameplay — the best part of the new Madden NFL 15 video game might be a glitch In the game, a player on the Tennessee Titans looks straight out of Wayne Szalinski's shrink-ray machine, barely measuring up to other players' ankles See also: 'Madden 25' Pros Live a Gamer's Dream Look: He's just a little guy! … [Link]
Mashable » With 2 Weeks to Go, the Net Neutrality Battle Heats Up
With less than two weeks until the end of the comment period on proposed Internet regulations, both sides of the debate are pushing publicity campaigns aimed at swaying the net neutrality debate. The battle has coalesced around a particular issue: the reclassification of broadband Internet, a move that would either maintain an open and equal web or destroy it, depending on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Millions Of Historical Pics Digitized & Shared
The Internet Archive has uploaded around 2.6 million historical photographs to Flickr. The man who found a simple technique to create and automate the upload hopes to inspire other digital libraries to do the same. The images run from the 16th century to 1922, putting them all in the public domain in the US. They mainly come from books that … [Link]
Mashable » The Top 10 Viral Ads of August
It’s no surprise that August's most viral advertisement centered on August's most viral charity stunt: the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Fox's Simpsons-themed contribution to the massively successful charitable campaign garnered more than 17 million views and counting since it was posted on Aug. 26 See also: YouTube's Top 10 Most Shared Ads in July Elsewhere in the world of viral advertising, … [Link]
Mashable » NFL Football Is Coming: The Good, the Bad and the Comedy
After an image-bruising off-season marked by a huge lawsuit settlement and disciplinary missteps, the NFL's billion-dollar beast comes roaring back to life, bringing you the semi-controlled violence that makes a brutal game the United States' favorite sporting spectacle In other words, America: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? See also: A YouTube Legend Battles for His Basketball Future The 2014 NFL … [Link]
Slashdot » New HTML Picture Element To Make Future Web Faster
nerdyalien writes: At some point, haven't all web developers spent an unjustifiable number of hours trying to optimize a desktop site for mobile devices? Responsive web design provides a solution: "develop once, works in every device." However, still it downloads multi-MB images and re-sizes them based on device screen resolution. Retrieving optimized images from the server, based on device (desktop, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Formula E: Roar power matters for electric racing cars
The scream of a Formula 1 engine, the growl of a luxury saloon: both evoke visceral reactions. Can electric cars do the same? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Modern Authors Delve Into Digital and Visual Storytelling
Storytelling is one of humanity's earliest and most celebrated traditions. From the era of Homeric epics to today's 140-character Twitter updates, people have cherished telling and listening to stories in a variety of formats since the dawn of time — and in the digital era, everyone seems to be describing themselves as a storyteller. For authors, journalists and creative writers, self-publishing … [Link]
Mashable » Toilets Make a Catchy Case for Net Neutrality
Thinkmodo, the New York-based creator of serial viral hits like the "Devil Baby" and "Bubba's Hovercraft," is getting serious. Well, sort of. See also: 3 New Types of Digital Advertising Agencies The agency has released a plaintive plea for net neutrality, pitting the masses against greedy Wall Street types who seek to strangle the Internet with tiered pricing. The video … [Link]
Mashable » Social TV Is Here to Stay: Do You Tweet While You Watch?
When you go home tonight after a long day of work, slide off your shoes and socks, and flip on the television for some “you time,” remember that you're never truly watching alone. You're watching with thousands of others — and they're tweeting about it. Social TV has turned the act of watching television into a communal, interactive experience, one that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman: The Ride – A 4D Batman Roller Coaster (Coming to You in 2015) [Video]
Warning: Watching this video got me slightly dizzy. Coming to you at the Six Flags park in San Antonio, Texas, in summer 2015. There’s no way I’m ever going to set foot in that thing. Nope, not happening. [Six Flags] [Link]
Mashable » Apple Says Celebrity Accounts Were Hacked, But Denies iCloud Breach
Apple acknowledged on Tuesday that celebrity accounts had been accessed and that photos were stolen from them, but it disavowed any systemic breach of its systems. In the statement, the company says it was "outraged" by the leaked photos that began appearing Sunday and "immediately mobilized Apple's engineers to discover the source." See also: After Celebrity Photo Hack, How Safe Is … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Challenges Blue Origin Patents Over Sea-Landing Rocket Tech
speedplane writes: Last week, Elon Musk's SpaceX fired two challenges (PDFs) at Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin over U.S. Patent 8,678,321, entitled "Sea landing of space launch vehicles and associated systems and methods." The patent appears to cover a method of landing a rocket on a floating platform at sea. In their papers, SpaceX says that "by 2009, the earliest possibly … [Link]
Mashable » Behind-the-Back Grab May Be College Football's Catch of the Year
If you're still catching up after a Labor Day weekend spent off the grid, there's one play from college football's opening Saturday that you absolutely need to see With four months to go in the season, Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp may have already nabbed college football's catch of the year See also: A YouTube Legend Battles for His Basketball Future … [Link]
Mashable » Mother With Alzheimer's Recognizes Daughter for a Beautiful Moment
Kelly Gunderson got a brief — but wonderful — surprise after her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, recognized her for a few seconds. Gunderson captured her 87-year-old mother's unlikely moment of clarity while lying in bed. After recognizing that only a beloved family member would curl up in bed with her, her mother calls Gunderson by name and tells … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Biography of our ingenious species is full of twists
Humans innovate to dodge disaster, and we are pretty good at it, according to The Big Ratchet by Ruth DeFries – but can we do it indefinitely? 
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New Scientist – News » Children who skip breakfast might raise diabetes risk
If kids regularly miss out on eating breakfast, they may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, just as adults are 
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Mashable » What Are the Best-Kept Secrets for Career Success?
This question originally appeared on Quora.What are the best-kept secrets of successful business people? Not only the feel-good, socially acceptable secrets, but the "dark-side" secrets as well.Answer by Dolly Singh, acting head of talent at Oculus VR. Have you ever known someone who seems to be able to get everything they want? The one who seems to breeze through life effortlessly, … [Link]
Mashable » Google Enterprise Rebrands as Google for Work
Google wants companies to know its business offerings, like Google Apps, are for organizations of all sizes, not just large companies Google Enterprise, the company's platform for providing Gmail, Drive, and other apps to businesses, is being rebranded as Google for Work. See also: 9 Old-Fashioned Tech Terms You Still Use Today The new simplified name encompasses all the products and … [Link]
Slashdot » NATO Set To Ratify Joint Defense For Cyberattacks
An anonymous reader writes: At the upcoming NATO meeting, according to the NY Times, the 28 member states are expected to ratify "a far-reaching change in the organization's mission of collective defense: For the first time, a cyberattack on any of the 28 NATO nations could be declared an attack on all of them, much like a ground invasion or … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic State Releases Video Showing Beheading of U.S. Journalist Steven Sotloff
The radical group the Islamic State released a video on Tuesday showing the beheading of a second American journalist. See also: Second Journalist Held By Militants Has Covered Islamic World With Passion In the two-camera video, titled "A Second Message to America," Steven Sotloff, wearing an orange jumpsuit, can be seen kneeling in the desert in front of a man dressed … [Link]
Mashable » Home Depot May Be Source of New Credit Card Breach, Report Says
A new set of stolen credit card numbers may have originated from The Home Depot, according to a report based on information from numerous banks. The breach, first published by security reporter Brian Krebs, features American and European cards that became available for purchase on Sept. 2. The Home Depot confirmed to Krebs that the company is investigating "unusual activity." See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Never Be Bullied Into Silence': Robin Williams' Daughter Zelda Is Back on Twitter
Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda, has returned to Twitter after deactivating her account last month. She left the platform, she said, because of "cruel and unnecessary" tweets about her late father, who died on Aug. 11 in what has been ruled a suicide The 25-year-old actress returned to Twitter over Labor Day weekend with a simple "thank you" message and a link … [Link]
Mashable » 11 Student Confessions About the First Day of School
With every new school year comes a new crop of terrified college freshmen hyperventilating its way through the first day of school. But don't fret, young impressionable minds — there are other clueless freshmen just like you who have no idea what they're doing. See also: 13 Books Every College Kid Can Relate To Secret-sharing app Whisper combed through its userbase … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: the State of Free Video Editing Tools?
New submitter Shadow99_1 writes I used to do a lot of video editing (a few years ago, at an earlier job) and at that time I used Adobe Premiere. Now a few years later I'm looking to start doing some video editing for my own personal use, but I have a limited budget that pretty well excludes even thinking about … [Link]
Mashable » Set Fire to Your Ears With 2 Unheard Adele Songs That Leaked Online
Two Adele ballads have leaked online, giving fans their first new music from the 26-year-old singer since 2012, when Adele released her Oscar-winning "Skyfall" theme song for the James Bond movie of the same name. That song also leaked before its release. The Labor Day weekend leaks of "You'll Never See Me Again" and "Never Gonna Leave You" come on the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Is Gathering Celebrity Login Info for iCloud Hack Investigation
Apple is working directly with celebrities and their publicists to investigate the alleged iCloud hack that may have played a large part in a large cache of nude photographs being released online. Part of that investigation involves obtaining Apple account login information of the people affected, Mashable has learned. It's not known exactly why Apple needs its users' login information, but … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber Arrested in Canada After ATV Collision With Minivan
TORONTO — Justin Bieber faces new charges after police said Tuesday he was arrested for dangerous driving and assault following a collision between a minivan and an ATV that led to a physical altercation in southwestern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the incident happened Friday afternoon near Bieber's hometown of Stratford and that he was released on a promise to … [Link]
Mashable » Another American Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola
An American doctor working as a missionary in Liberia has tested positive for Ebola, says SIM (Serving In Mission), an international Christian ministry organization The doctor, who remains unidentified, was treating obstetrics patients at SIM’s ELWA hospital in Monrovia, but was not working directly with Ebola patients. It's unknown how he contracted the virus because the Ebola ward isn't in the … [Link]
Mashable » David Hasselhoff and KITT Plug Samsung's Smart Home in New Ad
It's no secret that Samsung wants to take a big piece of the burgeoning smart home market And who better to tout the advantages of a smart home than an actor well-known for having a relationship with the original smart car See also: David Hasselhoff Rides a Toy Horse in the Clouds for Air New Zealand [VIDEO] David Hasselhoff, playing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: how Jennifer Lawrence leaked from the cloud, proton therapy, idyllic conservation, extreme Ebola measures and more 
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Mashable » What's the Greatest John Hughes Movie of All Time?
John Hughes was inarguably a legend. From The Breakfast Club to Pretty in Pink to Home Alone, his movies just spoke to us, ya know? See also: Top 10 Recut Movie Trailers on YouTube [VIDEOS] For our newest episode of Monumental, Shane Dawson and Joe Bereta sit down with Elliott Morgan to debate which John Hughes movies are the greatest … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Now Blocked All Over Germany
An anonymous reader writes Following the blocking of Uber in Berlin, DE, the district court of Frankfurt/Main has issued a restraining order for Uber services all over Germany (German original). The district court is alleging "uncompetitive behavior" (Unlauteres Wettbewerbsverhalten) on Uber's part, and has proclaimed that not following the restraining order will result in a fine of €250.000 or imprisonment. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Meet Japan’s Real-Life Batman: Chibatman [Video]
Meets Chibatman – a Japanese man who dresses as Batman to make Japanese people smile and who has become an internet sensation. [BBC News] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Plan to Stop Thanos [Comic]
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Mashable » Girl Who Shot Gun Instructor Said Uzi Was Too Much for Her
PHOENIX — A 9-year-old girl who accidentally killed a shooting range instructor with an Uzi in northern Arizona said immediately after the shooting that she felt the gun was too much for her and had hurt her shoulder, according to police reports released on Tuesday. Her family members were focused on the girl because they thought she was injured by the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Great Barrier Reef may be safe from massive mud dump
The dumping of millions of tonnes of sediment in the Great Barrier Marine Park looks set to be scrapped, but the sediment still has to go somewhere 
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Mashable » Crew Member Breaks Hip in Terrifying Bout of Turbulence
Keeping your seatbelt on while seated on an airplane may seem like an unnecessary inconvenience, but there's a reason for that precaution, as the crew and passengers on an easyJet flight from Gatwick to Naples learned on Monday. Flight 8529 hit an air pocket, causing such severe turbulence that three flight crew members' heads hit the plane's roof, according to a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kids with Autism Can Be Superheroes Too! [Pic]
A few days ago, James Gunn posted a story he got sent from a fan whose autistic young brother was overjoyed when he realized that Drax the Destroyer was just like him: “He’s like me! He can’t do metaphors!” Warning: Somehow, something got stuck in my eye after looking at this picture. It might do the same to you! 
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Slashdot » Interview: Ask Christopher "moot" Poole About 4chan and Social Media
Having started 4chan when he was 15, Christopher Poole, better known as "moot", is indirectly responsible for almost every meme you've ever seen. The group "Anonymous" originated on 4chan and has since engaged in a number of well-publicized publicity stunts and distributed denial-of-service attacks. Thanks to users gaming the system, moot was famously voted the world's most influential person of … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Assault; Sentenced to Time Served
WASHINGTON — Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Tuesday to hitting a man outside a Washington hotel, an assault that occurred while the singer was on probation for attacking his then-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and was sentenced to time served. He spent two days in a District of Columbia jail in this case. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Chris Brown Is … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, John Oliver Is Reading Your YouTube Comments
In a web-exclusive Last Week Tonight clip, John Oliver revealed that he occasionally succumbs to the compulsion to read all of the comments on his YouTube videos. As he reads through the hateful remarks (scattered with a few nice ones), it became clear that someone as highly esteemed as Oliver isn't safe from the viciousness of commenters. See also: 15 … [Link]
Mashable » Volunteers Needed for the First Human Ebola Vaccine Trials
The current outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has emerged rapidly and evolved with alarming ease. An unprecedented number of lives have been lost and WHO predictions are that the virus will infect in excess of 20,000 people before the situation can be brought under control. This is an extraordinarily challenging time for the nations affected, many of which have fragile, … [Link]
Mashable » The FBI Is Now Involved in Hunt for the Celebrity Nude Photo Hacker
The FBI is looking into the iCloud celebrity photos hack, though it did not say whether it has opened an investigation An anonymous user began posting nude photos of actors and celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Mary E. Winstead on the website 4Chan on Sunday afternoon after allegedly stealing the photos from the stars' iCloud accounts. As the images … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Smart Teacher Gifts That Are Better Than Apples
Fruit just doesn't do them justice — give your teachers something as cool as they are. Finding the right back-to-school gift for your favorite teacher can be tough. Hard working, dedicated teachers deserve a little special treatment — and a gift with a little imagination will prove that you are the ultimate teacher's pet. See also: 21 DIY Ideas for Decorating … [Link]
Slashdot » Code.org Discloses Top Donors
theodp (442580) writes "Under the leadership of Code.org, explained the ACM, it joined CSTA, NCWIT, NSF, Microsoft and Google in an effort "to reshape the U.S. education system," including passing a federal law making Computer Science a "core subject" in schools. If you're curious about whose money helped fuel the effort, Code.org's Donors page now lists those who gave $25,000+ … [Link]
Mashable » Cortana Makes Siri Insecure in New Windows Phone Ad
Cortana, Microsoft's voice-based intelligent personal assistant, comes off as a bit of a mean girl in Microsoft's latest ad. The spot, like a previous one Microsoft introduced in July, contrasts Cortana with Apple's Siri, illustrating where the latter falls short. The ad starts with a simulated iPhone 5S peering into a mirror singing "I Feel Pretty" from West Side Story. … [Link]
Mashable » Amnesty International Accuses Islamic State of War Crimes, 'Ethnic Cleansing'
The actions of the terrorist group known as the Islamic State, which include the mass killings and abductions of religious minorities in Iraq, amount to war crimes of historical proportions, according to a new report by the human rights group Amnesty International. Amnesty points to newly uncovered "gruesome" evidence that proves that the militants (formerly known as ISIS or ISIL) is … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit Rolls Out AMA App, in Very Un-Reddit Fashion
Reddit has launched a new app for its popular "Ask Me Anything" series, as the front page of the Internet works to expand beyond its desktop dominance. The release, first reported by Variety, marks Reddit's re-entry into the mobile app market following an ill-fated 2011 effort. The site said in April on its job board that it had started to explore … [Link]
Slashdot » In Maryland, a Soviet-Style Punishment For a Novelist
An anonymous reader writes A 23-year-old teacher at a Cambridge, Md. middle school has been placed on leave and—in the words of a local news report — "taken in for an emergency medical evaluation" for publishing, under a pseudonym, a novel about a school shooting. The novelist, Patrick McLaw, an eighth-grade language-arts teacher at the Mace's Lane Middle School, was … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 'Factorisation factory' smashes number-cracking record
A series of huge numbers have been broken into their prime-number building blocks faster than ever before, with implications for online cryptography 
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Mashable » Yet Another Flight Diverted After Fight Over Reclining Seat
There’s no law against reclining seats on airplanes, but that doesn't mean they aren't causing problems. Delta Airlines Flight 2370 from New York LaGuardia to West Palm Beach was diverted to Jacksonville, Florida, after two passengers got in a dispute over a reclining seat, according to a witness who spoke with local television station News 4 JAX. See also: The Internet … [Link]
Mashable » Washington Post Publisher Steps Down a Year After Bezos Acquisition
It’s the end of an era for The Washington Post The Post announced Tuesday that its publisher Katharine Weymouth is stepping down after 17 years with the company and a lifetime of having the paper in her blood. It was Weymouth's great-grandfather who bought The Post 81 years ago; the family has served as stewards of the publication ever since. Jeff … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Reveals the Most Common Reasons That It Rejects Apps
mrspoonsi writes One of the great mysteries of the App Store is why certain apps get rejected and why others don't. Apple has let a surprising number of ripoffs and clones through the store's iron gates, yet some developers face rejection for seemingly innocent apps. "Before you develop your app, it's important to become familiar with the technical, content, and … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix (Finally) Understands You Don't Want to Share Everything on Facebook
You can now link your Netflix and Facebook accounts without every friend on your social network finding out about your High School Musical obsession. Netflix is rolling out new social features today that give the video service's subscribers more control over how much of their viewing they share over Facebook and with whom, a departure from the current experience of sharing … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Releases New Tonga GPU, Lowers 8-core CPU To $229
Vigile (99919) writes AMD looks to continue addressing the mainstream PC enthusiast and gamer with a set of releases into two different component categories. First, today marks the launch of the Radeon R9 285 graphics card, a $250 option based on a brand new piece of silicon dubbed Tonga. This GPU has nearly identical performance to the R9 280 that … [Link]
Slashdot » Kernel Developer Dmitry Monakhov Arrested For Protesting Ukraine Invasion
sfcrazy (1542989) writes, based on a report from Ted T'so, that Kernel developer Dmitry Monakhov was detained for 15 days for disobeying a police officer. The debacle came about when Monakhov decided to protest the recent invasion into Ukraine by Russian armed forces. Monakhov is using Twitter to keep people informed about his experience with the Russian judicial system; a … [Link]
Slashdot » Low-Carb Diet Trumps Low-Fat Diet In Major New Study
An anonymous reader writes: The NY Times reports on a new study (abstract) showing that low-carb diets have better health benefits than low-fat diets in a test without calorie restrictions. "By the end of the yearlong trial, people in the low-carbohydrate group had lost about eight pounds more on average than those in the low-fat group. They had significantly greater … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver and Cookie Monster Deliver the Last Word on News
You might know John Oliver as the dapper British gent speaking truth to power every Sunday on Last Week Tonight. But did you know he also co-anchors a nightly news broadcast about words with Cookie Monster? Just kidding, that's not a thing. But you would totally watch that show. Enjoy our latest collaboration with Sesame Workshop and Last Week Tonight, … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story' Recap: Screech, Interrupted
A certain level of juicy, largely untrue scandalousness may have been implied in the title of Lifetime's latest TV movie offering, The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story, but the truth is that the film, about the making of the popular '90s sitcom, somehow failed to live up to low standards, delivering below-Sharknado levels of camp Instead of a dirt-filled gossipfest, … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine Says Russian Forces Are in Major Rebel Cities
KIEV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian official said Tuesday that Russian forces have been spotted in both of the major rebel-held cities in eastern Ukraine. The claim by Col. Andriy Lysenko, a spokesman for Ukraine's national security council, came as the country's defense minister said Ukraine's armed forces are expanding their strategy from just fighting separatist rebels to facing the Russian army … [Link]
Mashable » What to Expect at IFA 2014: Smartwatches, TVs and More
BERLIN — It's September, which means the gadgets are coming. IFA 2014, which stands for Internationale Funkausstellung (and translates to the international radio exhibition), kicks off this week in Berlin and will usher in collections of new smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, giant TVs and home appliances. The trade show is one of the longest-running technology expos — with roots dating back to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 85% Off More Than 1,000 Kindle Books for Students
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 85% off on over a thousand Kindle books for student. Today only, get up to 85% off more than 1,000 Kindle books for students, including A Little History of the World, Running Lean: Iterate from Plan A to a Plan That Works and Emotional Intelligence … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 2 September 2014
Antilogs — There are companies before you who have done something like you want to do that you can copy from, and others who have also done something similar, but that you choose not to copy from. These are your … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Here’s What Happens When You Drunk Text a Whovian [Pic]
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Mashable » 7 Mysterious Treasures the World Is Still Looking For
Time to channel your inner Jack Sparrow. Buried treasures aren't just pirate myths. While there are a few legendary pirate booties still allegedly floating around, troves of valuable items still await claim. See also: The 10 Most Valuable 'Antiques Roadshow' Items From stolen Aztec gold to missing European art work, here are seven antiquated treasures at large around the world. 1. … [Link]
Mashable » German Court Bans Uber Across the Country
A court has banned Uber from operating in Germany, creating a new hurdle in the company's plan to expand in Europe. The state court in Frankfurt ruled late last week that the car-sharing company lacks the necessary permits established by German transport laws to operate in the country, slapping it with a temporary injunction that bars Uber from legally operating in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Soviet-era hyperboloid tower saved from destruction
Modern technology appears to have saved a Soviet relic, following a smartphone vote on the fate of Moscow's extraordinary Shukhov Tower 
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Mashable » 17 Cats That Just Can't Deal With This Week
You may think the life of a cat is easy, but you'd be dead wrong. Though they're much cuter about it, these cats still feel the harrowing reality of the return from a long weekend just as much as any human. Some take out their frustration on a roll of paper towels and some prefer to hide in a brick wall's … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Say Neanderthals Created Cave Art
An anonymous reader writes with news of a study that suggests an engraving in Gorham's Cave in Gibraltar was made by Neanderthals more than 39,000 years ago. Belying their reputation as the dumb cousins of early modern humans, Neanderthals created cave art, an activity regarded as a major cognitive step in the evolution of humankind, scientists reported on Monday in … [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic Photos of Flames Engulfing Sydney Office Building
SYDNEY – A fire broke out in an office building in the Sydney central business district on Tuesday afternoon, causing chaos and the evacuation of 100 workers. In dramatic scenes, dark smoke billowed from the seven-story complex on the busy George Street before flames raced up an exhaust flue and onto the roof just before 4pm AEST. See also: Everyone Wants … [Link]
Mashable » OPPO Launches Four Mobile Devices in Australia, Including Selfie Phone
SYDNEY — Chinese electronics manufacturer OPPO has pushed into the Western mobile phone market by launching four mobile devices in Australia on Tuesday, including a phone for taking the perfect selfie. OPPO decided to branch into the Aussie market due to the amount of tech-savvy consumers who are passionate about the latest gadgets. The range initially includes the Find 7, N1 … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone Wants To Live in The Land Down Under, Here Are Some Tips
SYDNEY — International workers are moving to the lucky country in droves, as Australia becomes one of the most desired countries in the world to work in. Australia has been ranked the 12th most desired country to work in out of 54 countries and more than one in 10 job seekers globally are looking for work here, according to a survey … [Link]
Mashable » A New Star Wars Universe Begins … Now
This will be a day long remembered: a new dawn for Star Wars, in all its forms of media. Pay attention, people of Earth: that distant rumble you hear is the gears of the world's most popular film franchise slowly cranking up into full dream-generating and money-minting mode. If you think the speculation about the contents of Star Wars Episode VII … [Link]
Slashdot » Finland's Nuclear Plant Start Delayed Again
mdsolar writes with news about further delays to Finland's Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor. "Areva-Siemens, the consortium building Finland's biggest nuclear reactor, said on Monday the start date of the much delayed project will be pushed back to late 2018 — almost a decade later than originally planned. Areva-Siemens blamed disagreements with its client Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) over the plant's automation … [Link]
Mashable » 'Extant' Episodes 7-10 Recap: 'Everything Comes at a Cost'
For the past two weeks, Extant has aired two episodes back-to-back, with 7 to 8 and 9 to 10 each functioning like continuous two-hour mini movies. They marked a turning point for the sci-fi series, which until now, had been largely lackluster and derivative of other similarly themed shows. While Extant is not necessarily a slow-burn thriller, it took some time … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Linux-Friendly Desktop x86 Motherboard Manufacturers?
storkus writes: The release of Haswell-E and a price drop on Devil's Canyon has made me itch for a PC upgrade. However, looking around I discovered a pair of horror stories on Phoronix about the difficulties of using Linux on a multitude of motherboards. My question: if MSI, Gigabyte, Asus (and by extension Asrock) are out, who's left and are … [Link]
Mashable » Author Compares Women in Traditional Marriages to Prostitutes on TV Panel Show
SYDNEY — On Australian panel show Q&A, author Jane Caro caused a stir when she said women in traditional marriages could be considered prostitutes. During the all-female panel discussion on Monday night, the thought leaders were asked for their views on prostitution as a conscious choice in the Western world. See also: American Kids Eat Vegemite, React With Absolute Disgust … [Link]
Slashdot » Hidden Obstacles For Delivery Drones
An anonymous reader writes: A few days ago we talked over some of the difficulties faced by makers of autonomous car software, like dealing with weather, construction, and parking garages. Today, the NY Times has a similar article about delivery drones, examining the safety and regulatory problems that must be solved in addition to getting the basic technology ready. "[R]researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Cuba Cracks Down on What Travelers Can Bring Into the Country
Over the last five years, travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba have eased to the point where travelers now bring in as much as $2-billion worth of products annually. But new restrictions enforced Monday — an attempt by the Cuban government to crack down on abuses, and likely to increase tax revenue and boost local business — could greatly … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Behind Biggest-Ever Password Theft Begin Attacks
An anonymous reader writes Back in August, groups of Russian hackers assembled the biggest list of compromised login credentials ever seen: 1.2 billion accounts. Now, domain registrar Namecheap reports the hackers have begun using the list to try and access accounts. "Overnight, our intrusion detection systems alerted us to a much higher than normal load against our login systems. … … [Link]
Mashable » Joan Rivers Reportedly Brought Out of Coma as Family Considers Lawsuit
Joan Rivers' daughter Melissa Rivers told Mashable in a statement that she is keeping her "fingers crossed" for the comedian's full recovery, as doctors begin to bring her back from a medically induced coma. Rivers remains in "serious" condition, and the family is considering legal action, Melissa said, according to New York Daily News. See also: Joan Rivers Is 'Resting Comfortably,' … [Link]
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