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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Sharing Your Heartbeat Over Apple Watch Is the New Sexting

Tuesday 9 September 23:36:36 UTC 2014

Watch-heartFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the big features Apple is touting with its new Apple Watch is the ability to communicate without words. The company describes these "Digital Touch" features as offering "fun, spontaneous ways to connect with other Apple Watch wearers, wrist to wrist." They include the ability to sketch messages to a friend, send a Walkie Talkie-style voice memo, tap someone to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cyborg Unplug: Network Blocker Tackles Google Glass & Spy Tools

Tuesday 9 September 23:30:59 UTC 2014

The maker of a new gadget claims it can knock any unwanted device off a local network. But Julian Oliver concedes that some features of Cyborg Unplug may be illegal depending on your location. Oliver previously developed a web script named glasshole.sh that is specifically designed for finding and blocking Google Glass connections on a local network. He’s now expanded … [Link]

Mashable » Rob Ford Met Mike Tyson, Universe Appears Safe for Now

Tuesday 9 September 23:27:18 UTC 2014

Ford-tysonFeed-tw Feed-fbIn what was either a publicity stunt or a top-secret meeting concerning the future of the galaxy and life as we know it, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford met with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on Tuesday. The two notorious icons — one set to perform a one man show in the city, the other somehow still mayor — met briefly in … [Link]

Mashable » '99 Red Balloons' Played Entirely on Red Balloons

Tuesday 9 September 23:26:43 UTC 2014

Redballoons-Feed-tw Feed-fb Talented musicians can pretty much make music out of anything — even balloons. What better song to jam out to on balloons than the best balloon song of all time, Nena's "99 Luftballons"? The song has been covered countless times since its release in 1983, but never has a cover gone so meta. Here's a Supercut of Animals Riding Other … [Link]

Mashable » Inside the Apple Watch: the Tech Behind Apple's New Wearable

Tuesday 9 September 23:23:37 UTC 2014

Appwtch7078sdfFeed-tw Feed-fbApple finally took the wraps off its much-rumored Apple Watch on Tuesday, showing off features and functions on the wrist-mounted device, which is poised to shake up the growing wearables industry Although the Apple Watch won't be available until early 2015, and there were limited opportunities for even those at the event to touch the device, the technology contained in the … [Link]

Slashdot » WD Announces 8TB, 10TB Helium Hard Drives

Tuesday 9 September 23:21:00 UTC 2014

Lucas123 writes: Western Digital's HGST subsidiary today announced it's shipping its first 8TB and the world's first 10TB helium-filled hard drive. The 3.5-in, 10TB drive also marks HGST's first foray into the use of singled magnetic recording technology, which Seagate began using last year. Unlike standard perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR), where data tracks rest side by side, SMR overlaps the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Want to grow the UK economy? Invest in green energy

Tuesday 9 September 23:01:00 UTC 2014

The UK's economy would be boosted by 1.1 per cent by 2030 if it cut its greenhouse gas emissions, rather than sticking with dirty fossil fuels [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Persona Launches Identity-Parsing Twitter App

Tuesday 9 September 22:58:15 UTC 2014

Persona launches app to help followers focus on different identities. Jawbone seeks funds, launches API to open platform as Apple starts its own foray into health tracking. Plus: Reverb announces Swagger 2.0, and cloud printing service Lob to use $7m in funds for building APIs. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Gem Launches Bitcoin API With Bank-Grade Security

Tuesday 9 September 22:58:14 UTC 2014

Gem, a bitcoin platform for developers, launched its private beta Monday at TechCrunch Disrupt. Gem takes a different approach to securing bitcoin applications through a scalable API that abstracts the bitcoin storing layer. [Link]

Mashable » The 100 Most Influential Books, According to Facebook Data

Tuesday 9 September 22:55:35 UTC 2014

LovereadingFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has discovered its users 100 most influential books by analyzing data from a viral meme The year-old meme was a simple request: Ask friends to list, in their status, 10 books that have "stayed with [them] in some way." See also: 14 Books That Change When You Reread Them Later in Life "Don't take more than a few minutes and … [Link]

Mashable » One Guy's Brilliant Adjustment to His Tribal Tattoo

Tuesday 9 September 22:53:33 UTC 2014

Ugly-tattooFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s not much that can be done to a horrendous shoulder tribal tattoo the size of a large chicken breast. Despite these unfortunate limitations, Reddit user kvd still managed to change up his cliché tribal-inspired tattoo with one small, but brilliant change. In a post, he writes, "I have an ugly tribal tattoo. But I think I fixed it." See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Device Boots Drones, Google Glass Off Wi-Fi

Tuesday 9 September 22:38:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Amid the backlash against spy-eye drones as well as wearable cameras like Google Glass, one company is building a device to fight back. The Cyborg Unplug actively scans for drones or Google Glass on a local wireless network and blocks their traffic. They're billing it as an "anti-surveillance system" and marketing it toward businesses, restaurants, and … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft in Talks to Buy 'Minecraft' Maker for $2 Billion, Report Says

Tuesday 9 September 22:34:42 UTC 2014

MinecraftFeed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft could be in talks to purchase Mojang, the creator of Minecraft, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday According to the Wall Street Journal's source knowledgeable about the investigation, the deal could be valued at nearly $2 billion and could close this week. See also: 25 'Minecraft' Creations That Will Blow Your Flippin' Mind Minecraft is one of the world's most … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon to Turn Your 'Fashion Rocks' Tweets Into an Outfit

Tuesday 9 September 22:28:50 UTC 2014

Fashion-rocksFeed-tw Feed-fbA new type of eye-grabbing garment will be created Tuesday night at the star-studded Fashion Rocks concert in New York City, where Verizon is designing a fabric based on tweets during the telecast on CBS. It's a real-time garment, of sorts, with the online conversation about the night's music and fashion influencing the pattern and color of Verizon's final product See … [Link]

Mashable » Penny for Your Thoughts: Mobile Payment Services Adjust to Apple Pay

Tuesday 9 September 22:28:26 UTC 2014

Apple-payFeed-tw Feed-fbApple CEO Tim Cook all but declared war on "antiquated" credit card processes with the launch of Apple Pay, a Near Field Communication-powered payment platform that promises to let users swipe their phones at the checkout counter rather than their credit cards. In the process, Cook and Apple may also have redrawn the battle lines among the major mobile payments services. … [Link]

Mashable » The 15 Most Important Apple Watch Features

Tuesday 9 September 22:26:56 UTC 2014

Apple-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbHave you heard? The Apple Watch is finally here CEO Tim Cook announced the arrival of the company's first smartwatch on Tuesday (he also introduced the new iPhone 6 and Apple Pay). While the crowd collectively cooed, he and other Apple members explained the myriad features of the new gadget, which is slated for an early 2015 release Pricing starts at … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Spidery forest gadgets catch secret nuclear blasts

Tuesday 9 September 22:24:21 UTC 2014

Hidden in the Norwegian forest, this huge steel web can sense the inaudible rumble of a nuclear blast or a meteor strike half a world away [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Hands-On: How Much iPhone Is Too Much?

Tuesday 9 September 22:02:35 UTC 2014

Iphones-x3Feed-tw Feed-fbYou know that visceral feeling you get when you look at a giant Samsung phablet like the Galaxy Note? That maybe it works for a purse or man bag, but your pockets can't handle quite this much phone? That's the feeling I got handling the iPhone 6 Plus for the first time at Apple's iPhone launch event in Cupertino, California, Tuesday. … [Link]

Slashdot » 3 Short Walking Breaks Can Reverse Harm From 3 Hours of Sitting

Tuesday 9 September 21:57:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Medical researchers have been steadily building evidence that prolonged sitting is awful for your health. One major problem is that blood can pool in the legs of a seated person, causing arteries to start losing their ability to control the rate of blood flow. A new experimental study (abstract) has discovered it's quite easy to negate … [Link]

Mashable » Why I Won't Be Buying an Apple Watch

Tuesday 9 September 21:51:39 UTC 2014

Watch2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Apple Watch won't hit the market until early 2015, but I've already decided I don't want one. It looks like an elegant, useful and fashionable device. I could see why some others might be counting the days until it hits the Apple Stores, but it's not for me. Partially, this is because I'm not an early adopter. I subscribe to … [Link]

Mashable » Brands Tried Really Hard to Be Relevant During Apple's Big Reveal

Tuesday 9 September 21:44:41 UTC 2014

Apple-watch-brand-reactions-01Feed-tw Feed-fbBrands just couldn't help themselves from capitalizing on some timely marketing and taking a few shots at Apple during its major product event on Tuesday. Competitors were clearly ready for Apple's new products, with HTC "welcoming" the new, larger phones. See also: How to Sell Your iPhone 5, 5C and 5S Bigger screen. Better performance. Elegant design. Welcome to the party … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Robin Williams is Now in World of Warcraft [Video]

Tuesday 9 September 21:38:27 UTC 2014

To pay tribute to the legendary man, Blizzard has added Robin Williams to World of Warcraft in the Warlords of Draenor expansion module. He’s on an island inside a lamp. Just rub it and voilà, he appears as a genie. [AdriaCraft] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Make a Watchmen Rorschach Moving Ink Blot Mask [Video]

Tuesday 9 September 21:30:10 UTC 2014

A simple “How To” on how to make Rorschach’s moving ink blot mask. All you need is a white scarf and some Turn Thermo Fabric Dye. [ScreenTeam | Turn Thermo Fabric Dye] [Link]

Mashable » The Apple Watch and New iPhones: Everything You Need to Know

Tuesday 9 September 21:19:51 UTC 2014

Watch_appleFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s big event on Tuesday was jam-packed with new products: the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch. The two new iPhones and Apple's entry into the wearables market dominated much of CEO Tim Cook's keynote, but a number of new software features were also unveiled, including a new platform for mobile payments called Apple Pay See also: 9 Ways … [Link]

Slashdot » China's Island Factory

Tuesday 9 September 21:15:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: The BBC has a lengthy investigative report about China's efforts to create and expand artificial islands in the South China Sea. They've been going to coral reefs and atolls, dredging the bottom for material, and dumping it on top of the reef to create new land. On at least one of the new islands, China will … [Link]

Mashable » Pressure on Queen Elizabeth to Talk About Scottish Independence

Tuesday 9 September 20:55:35 UTC 2014

Queen-elizabeth-scotland-03Feed-tw Feed-fbAs Scotland prepares to vote on whether it will split from the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II is facing mounting pressure to take a public stance on the issue. Scottish citizens will vote in a referendum on independence Sept. 18. If the majority votes "yes," Scotland will separate from the UK in two years. The most recent poll showed the vote … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a Supercut of Animals Riding Other Animals — No, Not Like That

Tuesday 9 September 20:51:44 UTC 2014

Monkey-riding-dogFeed-tw Feed-fb It's survival of the fittest in the animal kingdom, and only the best come out on top. This theory of natural selection is most evident in YouTube videos of animals literally riding other animals. Fortunately, Tastefully Offensive and Robert Jones compiled a supercut of monkeys riding goats and dogs riding turtles to give us a sense of the true hierarchy … [Link]

Mashable » 'We Are Running Out of Time': CO2 Rises by Largest Amount in 30 Years

Tuesday 9 September 20:32:38 UTC 2014

Co2-emissions-unFeed-tw Feed-fbThe concentration of carbon dioxide — the most important long-lived global warming pollutant — in 2013 rose by the largest amount in 30 years, according to a new U.N. report. This news comes as more than 100 heads of state prepare to meet in New York on Sept. 23 for a one-day climate summit to catalyze action to reduce global warming. … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Releases SD-Card-Sized PC, Unveils Next 14nm Chip

Tuesday 9 September 20:32:00 UTC 2014

szczys writes: Intel is upping their bid for a place at the efficient-yet-powerful device table. They've launched their Edison board, which features an x86 based SoC running at 100 MHz. The footprint measures 35.5mm x 25.0mm and offers a 70-pin connector to break out 40 pins for add-on hardware. Also at the Intel Developer Forum today, the company demonstrated a … [Link]

Mashable » Kermit the Frog Picks His Favorite Summer Movies

Tuesday 9 September 20:31:40 UTC 2014

Monumental_kermit_summer_moviesFeed-tw Feed-fb Summer 2014 was a big one for both movies and talking trees everywhere In our newest episode of Monumental, Kermit the Frog joins Elliott Morgan to debate which four movies of the season were the best See also: Watch Kermit the Frog Sing 'Let It Go' Every week on Monumental, a rotating group of panelists will debate and decide the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Fun Physics Phenomena + Explanations [Science Video]

Tuesday 9 September 20:30:47 UTC 2014

Here are 5 fun physics phenomena that can be easily reproduced. Then, follow up with explanation of why these phenomena occur right underneath the first video. [Veritasium] [Link]

Mashable » Who Did the Finger Kiss Best: Bono and Tim Cook, God or E.T.?

Tuesday 9 September 20:14:34 UTC 2014

Finger_kissFeed-tw Feed-fbYour love dare not speak its name, so say it with a finger kiss. Tim Cook and Bono shared a loving embrace of digits at the iPhone 6 launch event that is truly for the ages. From E.T. to God's creation of Adam, finger kisses are one of the most special gestures of affection one person — or alien, or deity … [Link]

Mashable » 11 Things the Apple Watch Looks Like

Tuesday 9 September 20:10:14 UTC 2014

Apple-watch1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe long-awaited Apple Watch is upon us, and it looks just like one of your favorite childhood accessories. In one of the biggest "one more thing" moments in Apple history, the company debuted its iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and the watch during Tuesday's keynote address at the Finch Center in Cupertino, California. See also: 19 Kids Imagine What the iPhone … [Link]

Mashable » Blockbuster Game Makers Are Lining Up to Be on the iPhone 6

Tuesday 9 September 20:07:34 UTC 2014

PetalFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Apple showed off the power of the iPhone 6's A8 processor, it was quick add how many game makers traditionally found on console or PC were already committed to its new phone. Square Enix, Ubisoft, Disney, CD Project Red, Epic Games and EA were some of the larger publishers investing more heavily in mobile game creation, Apple revealed during its … [Link]

Mashable » Lufthansa Pilots Striking in Munich on Wednesday

Tuesday 9 September 19:52:37 UTC 2014

MunichFeed-tw Feed-fbLufthansa’s pilots will walk off the job at Munich Airport for eight hours on Wednesday, continuing the pilots' protest about compensation for retiring workers. The airport is Lufthansa's second busiest, and the strike will disrupt hundreds of departures. See also: U.S. Wants to Do Something About Airlines' Hidden Fees The Vereinigung Cockpit union said Tuesday that pilots in Munich will walk … [Link]

Slashdot » Toyota and Tesla May Work Together Again

Tuesday 9 September 19:50:00 UTC 2014

cartechboy writes: Tesla and Toyota have already worked together a few times. The factory in which Tesla builds the electric Model S? It bought that from Toyota. The Toyota RAV4 EV? The battery and software tuning was done by Tesla. Now it sounds like Tesla and Toyota might have another significant project in the pipeline in the next two or … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Stock Dips After iPhone Event; Investors Generally 'Meh'

Tuesday 9 September 19:48:14 UTC 2014

Apple-stock-priceFeed-tw Feed-fbApple stock fell slightly after the start of Tuesday's event announcing the iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch, indicating that investors had digested the news long ago. As the event ended, Apple's stock was trading at around $97.99, down less than 0.38% for the day. At the start of Apple's announcement, the stock price was up more … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man at Arms: Reforged – Weaponizing Rainbow Dash With a Chamfron [Video]

Tuesday 9 September 19:30:08 UTC 2014

Every other Monday this summer, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be taking some of your favorite characters and items to mash up into brand new hybrid weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, they’re weaponizing Rainbow Dash by creating her a chamfron! [AWE Me] [Link]

New Scientist – News » Harness randomness to succeed at life

Tuesday 9 September 19:30:00 UTC 2014

From tennis to the stock market, How to Predict the Unpredictable by William Poundstone aims to teach you how to overcome a universal human weakness [Link]

Mashable » Apple Introduces WatchKit Developer Platform for Third-Party Apps

Tuesday 9 September 19:20:56 UTC 2014

AppsFeed-tw Feed-fbApple unveiled its long-rumored wearable Tuesday, Apple Watch. Apple Watch will function with third-party apps but only via Apple's new platform for developers who wish to create apps its first wearable: WatchKit. See also: 12 Clever Ways to Repurpose Old Tech WatchKit allows developers to create custom notifications and home screen apps for Apple Watch. Developers can use the platform to … [Link]

Mashable » Before the Apple Watch: 10 Smartwatches in Pop Culture History

Tuesday 9 September 19:20:27 UTC 2014

Watch-gallery-5Feed-tw Feed-fbEvery watch from pop culture has led up to this moment: the reveal of the Apple Watch. Ok, that may be a bit dramatic considering the iPhone's wristwatch counterpart doesn't let you time travel or contact Inspector Gadget to fight crime. But it is a lot sleeker and suited for everyday wear — and it's 18 karat gold. See also: Apple … [Link]

Mashable » 13 Questions People Still Have About the iPhone 6

Tuesday 9 September 19:10:06 UTC 2014

Iphone_61Feed-tw Feed-fbWhile most of our questions about the iPhone 6 were answered at the Apple event, there are still a few confused potential owners out there. Utilizing the hashtag #iPhone6questions, these users are asking the tough questions, the curveballs, the ones Apple really needs to address. See also: 19 Kids Imagine What the iPhone 6 Might Look Like We've compiled some of … [Link]

Mashable » One Man's Mission to Build America's Appetite for Artisanal Food

Tuesday 9 September 19:04:20 UTC 2014

Tom-monday-small-batch-americaFeed-tw Feed-fb Marketer Tom Monday has always been inspired by independent enterprises — businesses or individuals that are fueled by an unflappable passion for what they do and who they can reach, not just a desire to get rich. For more than a decade, Monday labored in the music industry in a variety of roles to help bring exposure to smaller (but … [Link]

Mashable » U2 Releases First Studio Album in 5 Years at Apple Event — It's Free

Tuesday 9 September 19:03:56 UTC 2014

U2-apple-new-albumFeed-tw Feed-fb Apple has found what it's looking for: a partnership with U2 at Tuesday's Apple event. In an unconventional music deal, Bono and the band are teaming up with the tech giant to release new material, U2's first studio album in five years. U2 announced the album, Songs of Innocence, Tuesday after performing "The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)." Then, Apple CEO … [Link]

Mashable » 25 Timely Twitter Reactions to the Apple Watch

Tuesday 9 September 19:01:18 UTC 2014

Screen-shot-2014-09-09-at-2.00.04-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Apple Watch is finally here — bask in all its high tech glory. The Apple Watch — or the iWatch as the rumor mill called it — is likely to be this year's must-have wrist accessory. The highly anticipated wearable was a hot topic of discussion on Twitter both before and after its reveal at the iPhone 6 launch event. … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Announces Smartwatch, Bigger iPhones, Mobile Payments

Tuesday 9 September 19:01:00 UTC 2014

Today at Apple's September press conference, they announced the new iPhone 6 models. There are two of them — the iPhone 6 is 4.7" at 1334×750, and the iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5" at 1920×1080. Both phones are thinner than earlier models: 5S: 7.6mm, 6: 6.9mm, 6 Plus: 7.1mm. The phones have a new-generation chip, the 64-bit A8. Apple says … [Link]

Mashable » Denny's Serves a Grand Slam Response to Apple's Technical Difficulties

Tuesday 9 September 18:34:07 UTC 2014

PancakesFeed-tw Feed-fbApple could learn a little something about brand engagement from Denny's. While Tim Cook attempted to unveil the iPhone 6, many live stream viewers experienced technical difficulties, specifically a colored test pattern screen that said "TV Truck Schedule," whatever that is. Naturally, Apple fans aired their grievances on Twitter. See also: 37 People Who Can't Handle the Apple Live Stream Fail … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Teens React to the Original NES Game Console [Video]

Tuesday 9 September 18:30:29 UTC 2014

Watching this is making me feel so old. Now if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll go crawl in a corner somewhere and start sobbing uncontrollably. [TheFineBros] [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook Invokes Steve Jobs' Classic 'One More Thing' for First Time

Tuesday 9 September 18:30:06 UTC 2014

OnemorteFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s late cofounder Steve Jobs was known for ending his public presentations by acting as though the event was over and then saying, "One more thing" before revealing a new innovation. Apple CEO Tim Cook finally grabbed the Apple mantle of innovation by using the phrase to unveil the Apple Watch on Tuesday. See also: How to Sell Your iPhone 5, … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Star in First iPhone 6 Ad

Tuesday 9 September 18:29:44 UTC 2014

Timberlake-fallon-appleFeed-tw Feed-fbJimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake star in Apple's first ad for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but you might not know it's them. The two sing "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," a.k.a. the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey in the ad, which features the two stars' hands, but not their faces. Tagline: Bigger than bigger. See also: How to Sell … [Link]

Slashdot » Surprising Result of NYC Bike Lanes: Faster Traffic for Cars

Tuesday 9 September 18:27:00 UTC 2014

A report at vox.com says that the implementation of bike lanes in traffic-heavy New York City has one possibly non-intuitive result: car traffic was sped up as a result. The bike lanes have caused the lanes for cars to be narrowed, but as a result of the street redesign to accomodate bikes, one big change has especially helped to keep … [Link]

Mashable » Los Angeles to Warn Airbnb Hosts About Hotel Taxes

Tuesday 9 September 18:25:22 UTC 2014

Los-angelesFeed-tw Feed-fbLos Angeles wants its cut of the money residents are making by renting out rooms and apartments on websites like Airbnb. At a city council meeting on Monday, officials directed staff to contact hosts through the website to warn them of their tax responsibility. Short-term rentals in the city are subject to a transient occupancy tax aimed at hotels. Funds from … [Link]

Mashable » 37 People Who Can't Handle the Apple Live Stream Fail

Tuesday 9 September 18:20:30 UTC 2014

Apple_livestream_failFeed-tw Feed-fbYou had one job, Tim Cook. Well, actually you had many But a significant part of Tuesday's major Apple event was its live stream, which announced — well, no one can be totally sure, because the live stream didn't work for large portions of the time. See also: 19 Kids Imagine What the iPhone 6 Might Look Like The biggest tech … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's 'Keynote Scarf Guy' Already Has a Parody Twitter Account

Tuesday 9 September 18:08:40 UTC 2014

KeynoteFeed-tw Feed-fbThe fiercest wearable at Apple's iPhone keynote event has already achieved peak Internet fame. Keynote Scarf is the subject of a Twitter account that pays tribute to a developer's fetching purple infinity scarf. It's the new black turtleneck. It's the new untucked shirt. It's the new everything. See also: How to Sell Your iPhone 5, 5C and 5S PAY ATTENTION TO … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Now Has 1.3 Million Apps in Its App Store

Tuesday 9 September 18:03:24 UTC 2014

Phil-schillerFeed-tw Feed-fbApple skipped the part of its fall product announcement in which execs rattle off stats about the company's health and growth except for one notable number: 1.3 million. That's the number of apps currently in the company's App Store, according to Phil Schiller, Apple's SVP of worldwide marketing. The figure comes after Apple announced 1.2 million apps in June at its … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Watch Revealed: It's About Time

Tuesday 9 September 18:00:33 UTC 2014

Applewatch2Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter months of speculation, Apple unveiled its first foray into wearables on Tuesday: the Apple Watch The device made an appearance at the company's iPhone 6 launch event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday, marking the company's first new product category since the introduction of the iPad in 2010. The device, shown in various colors including pink, green and black, will work … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Unveils NFC Mobile Payments Platform Called Apple Pay

Tuesday 9 September 17:58:59 UTC 2014

Apple-payFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter years of reportedly tiptoeing around it, Apple finally confirmed plans to introduce a mobile payments platform using Near Field Communication (NFC). The new service, called Apple Pay, was announced during Apple's big media event on Tuesday. It will let users make payments in stores simply by swiping their phones. See also: How to Sell Your iPhone 5, 5C and 5S … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus vs. the Competition

Tuesday 9 September 17:53:38 UTC 2014

Iphon6087087Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter months of speculation and rumors, the iPhone 6 is finally here, delivering on the hopes of millions of Apple fans looking for a boost in size, speed and overall power. Unveiled at the Flint Center, not far from Apple's Cupertino, California headquarters, the new flagship iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch screen, with 32, 64 or 128GB of storage along … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » 10 Reasons to Ignore Apple iWatch and Stick With Your Fitbit

Tuesday 9 September 17:45:36 UTC 2014

If you're an Apple fan, today is a little like Christmas. Maybe you are in line right now, waiting for the Apple Store doors to open so you can be among the first to own the iPhone 6. [Link]

Slashdot » Research Finds No Large-Scale Exploits of Heartbleed Before Disclosure

Tuesday 9 September 17:45:00 UTC 2014

Trailrunner7 writes: In the days and weeks following the public disclosure of the OpenSSL Heartbleed vulnerability in April, security researchers and others wondered aloud whether there were some organizations – perhaps the NSA – that had known about the bug for some time and had been using it for targeted attacks. A definitive answer to that question may never come, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's iOS 8 Will Be Available for Download on Sept. 17

Tuesday 9 September 17:44:04 UTC 2014

Cookiod-8Feed-tw Feed-fbApple’s highly-anticipated mobile software upgrade, iOS 8, will be available to download on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The latest version of the software is the platform's most significant overhaul since its launch. See also: The 18 Most Important Features in iOS 8 iOS 8 will be compatible with the iPhone 4S and newer, second-generation iPad and newer (including both the iPad mini … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Announces iPhone 6 Plus, the First iPhone Phablet

Tuesday 9 September 17:16:53 UTC 2014

Iphone-plusFeed-tw Feed-fbLadies and gentlemen, Apple has gone full phablet. The company on Tuesday announced the latest member of its smartphone lineup, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. See also: How to Sell Your iPhone 5, 5C and 5S The iPhone 6 Plus shares the same internal specs as the iPhone 6, but with a higher resolution of 1920×1080, leading to a pixel-density of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Tuesday 9 September 17:15:00 UTC 2014

All the latest stories on newscientist.com: no easy landing for comet probe, the truth about Nazi space rockets, transhumanist manifesto throws caution to the wind, and more [Link]

Mashable » Apple Unveils the iPhone 6

Tuesday 9 September 17:11:24 UTC 2014

Screen-shot-2014-09-09-at-1.13.03-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbApple revealed the iPhone 6 on Tuesday at an event near its headquarters in Cupertino, California, alongside another model, the larger iPhone 6 Plus. Topping the list of new features is a 4.7-inch display, larger than any previous iPhone model. The screen has a resolution of 1,134 x 750, for a pixel density of 289 ppi (pixels per inch). That's technically … [Link]

Slashdot » In France, a Second Patient Receives Permanent Artificial Heart

Tuesday 9 September 17:03:00 UTC 2014

Jason Koebler (3528235) writes One of the most important goals of transhumanist medicine—possessing a perfectly healthy heart—has so far remained elusive. This week, we came a step closer when for the second time ever, a French company implanted a permanent artificial heart in a patient. More than just pumping blood, future artificial hearts will bring numerous other advantages with them. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What happens When You Insert a Coin into a Block of Dry Ice?

Tuesday 9 September 16:55:14 UTC 2014

Here’s what happen when you insert a coin into a block of dry ice. Dry ice, sometimes referred to as “cardice” (chiefly British chemists), is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Finally Gets Social With Its Own 'Live Hub' for iPhone Event

Tuesday 9 September 16:54:20 UTC 2014

Apple-gets-social-01Feed-tw Feed-fbWant more proof that Tuesday's Apple event is a big deal? Even Apple is getting in on the fun. For the first time, the company has rolled out a Pinterest-style social hub to accompany its live stream page at Apple.com/live. See also: How to Watch Apple's iPhone 6 Live Stream In addition to the live stream, Apple will be publishing photos, … [Link]

Mashable » 4 Artists Who'd Be Better Than U2 at the Apple Event

Tuesday 9 September 16:51:15 UTC 2014

MusiciansFeed-tw Feed-fbBono and the boys of U2 are rumored to have a significant role at Tuesday's Apple event, potentially with a performance and an innovative album integration with Apple's new products. Though U2 has been linked to Apple since they teamed up for a U2-emblazoned iPod in 2004, the band isn't quite as hot an act of late. U2 hasn't released a … [Link]

Geek Culture » Meanwhile, in the South Pacific…

Tuesday 9 September 16:31:49 UTC 2014

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Slashdot » Paypal Jumps Into Bitcoin With Both Feet

Tuesday 9 September 16:22:00 UTC 2014

retroworks (652802) writes The BBC, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes and several other business sites are buzzing with Paypal's incorporation of Bitcoin transactions. According to Wired, Paypal will be "the best thing ever to happen to Bitcoin." Paypal-owned Braintree not only brings 150 million active users in close contact with Bitcoin, it signals "mainstreaming" similar to cell phone app … [Link]

Mashable » Nobody Knows What's Inside Those Mysterious White Boxes at Apple's Event Site

Tuesday 9 September 16:21:41 UTC 2014

Apple-white-cube-buildingFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat the heck is in those giant white cubes near the Flint Center, where Apple is holding its big iPhone event on Tuesday? Apple watchers are stumped over the company's intentions in building a series of three-story windowless white cubes. Conspiracy theories are mixed, with casual and professional observers alike guessing blindly. See also: Last-Minute Apple Rumor Roundup: Dates and Names … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Mighty Ducks' Explained in 2 Minutes

Tuesday 9 September 16:11:17 UTC 2014

Ducks-gordon-bombayFeed-tw Feed-fb When you think about the truly great stories of our existence, a few names come to mind: The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, D2: The Mighty Ducks. That's it, really The latest installment in our Too Long; Didn't Watch series explores the latter of these universally recognized and beloved stories, The Mighty Ducks. See also: The Entire 'X-Men' Series in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » No easy parking spot for first-ever comet landing

Tuesday 9 September 15:55:00 UTC 2014

High-res images from the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft show its target comet is covered in cliffs – great for science but scary for landing [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 6 Is Super Good for the First Time Ever, Again

Tuesday 9 September 15:50:56 UTC 2014

Iphone-beatsFeed-tw Feed-fb The iPhone 6 is nearly upon us, so it's probably a good idea to make a list of what we know. It's going to have a screen. There will be a hole for your headphones. It'll probably be faster in some way and, well, yeah that's pretty much it. This parody video, by Jonathan Morrison, breaks down all of those … [Link]

Mashable » The Evolution of Apple's Jony Ive

Tuesday 9 September 15:45:45 UTC 2014

MriveFeed-tw Feed-fbThe iPhone isn’t the only thing that has evolved — Apple’s senior vice president of design Jony Ive has also changed — well, sort of. Most people know Ive for his sleek, clean design employed on Apple gadgets. And for the past 14 years, his fashion sense has replicated those qualities — a dark t-shirt coupled with a shaved head. See … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon Prime Instant Video Now on Android, But There's a Catch

Tuesday 9 September 15:38:21 UTC 2014

Amazon_seattle-12Feed-tw Feed-fbAmazon is finally bringing its Instant Video service, which has been available on iOS and Kindle Fire devices for a long time, to Android, the company announced Tuesday However, there are a few limitations. See also: 25 Best Free Android Apps The app won't be in the usual Google Play store. Instead, Android users will first need to download and install … [Link]

Slashdot » Unpopular Programming Languages That Are Still Lucrative

Tuesday 9 September 15:36:00 UTC 2014

Nerval's Lobster writes In theory, learning less-popular programming languages could end up paying off big—provided the programmers who pursue them play their proverbial cards right. And as with any good card game, there's a considerable element of chance involved: In order to land a great job, you need to become an expert in a language, which involves a considerable amount … [Link]

Mashable » 2 Makers Build a Better Home for Your Keys

Tuesday 9 September 15:34:36 UTC 2014

Ben-and-matt-change-dishFeed-tw Feed-fb In our new series Duality, Mashable paired creators, equipped them with Intel-powered tablets and gave them 16 days to build something special. This video documents the creation by Matt Richardson and Ben Light. Meet Ben ben light Image: Ben Light“I’m a designer, teacher and maker,” says Ben Light, whose work has been included in exhibitions displayed in the Museum of Arts and … [Link]

Mashable » 19 Kids Imagine What the iPhone 6 Might Look Like

Tuesday 9 September 15:05:15 UTC 2014

Iphone-kidsFeed-tw Feed-fbJony Ive, your stark Apple aesthetic could use a kid's imagination Minimalism, curvy and sleek? Borrrring. We asked 19 talented kids — and future Apple designers — to show us what they think the iPhone 6 will look like. A few even offered insights on features we should expect from the revamped gadget. See also: 22 People Who Desperately Need a … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6 Specs Allegedly Leak Hours Ahead of Launch

Tuesday 9 September 14:59:01 UTC 2014

Apple-iphone-5s-42Feed-tw Feed-fbChina Mobile, the largest mobile carrier in the world, has allegedly leaked specs related to the next-generation iPhone 6 ahead of Apple's launch event on Tuesday. In the hours leading up to the big event, the carrier posted the specs for the smaller of the two versions expected to launch on its website, according to a TechRadar report. Apple is rumored … [Link]

Mashable » Baltimore Ravens Offering Ray Rice Jersey Exchange

Tuesday 9 September 14:49:09 UTC 2014

Ray-rice-jersey-exchangeFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Baltimore Ravens said Tuesday morning that the team would offer an exchange for Ray Rice jerseys at stadium stores. The announcement comes one day after the Ravens cut Rice and the NFL suspended him indefinitely after a surveillance video, posted on TMZ, showed the running back knocking out his then-fiancé in an Atlantic City casino elevator. The Baltimore Ravens will … [Link]

Mashable » Deadly Once-in-1,000-Years Rains Wipe Out Roads in Arizona, Nevada

Tuesday 9 September 14:48:50 UTC 2014

Southwest-flooding-thumbnail-01Feed-tw Feed-fbAt least two people died when floodwaters swept their vehicles away on Monday in southern Arizona, as a deluge driven by a combination of moisture from a dying hurricane off the Baja Peninsula and the Southwest Monsoon season led to epic rainfall totals from Phoenix to Las Vegas and points in between One woman died after her car was swept away … [Link]

Slashdot » Under the Apple Hype Machine, Amazon Drops Fire Phone Price To 99 Cents

Tuesday 9 September 14:47:22 UTC 2014

Whatever it is that Apple's going to announce a few hours from now, it seems Amazon has decided it's probably not going to send people rushing to buy its Fire phone. Amazon's cut the price of the phone from $199 to 99 cents. At that price, the Fire phone comes with free Amazon Prime membership, too — but also a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » What the polls really mean for the future of Scotland

Tuesday 9 September 14:38:00 UTC 2014

Scotland will vote "yes" to independence, according to two opinion polls – but analysing polling stats suggests the vote is balanced on a knife-edge [Link]

Mashable » Most Awesome Kid Ever Really Doesn't Care About Meeting Obama

Tuesday 9 September 14:36:24 UTC 2014

15179061195_4a80ccdb10_oFeed-tw Feed-fbOK, mom and dad, you met the president. Can we get ice cream now? Ugh. As President Barack Obama met with a departing Secret Service Agent and his wife on June 23, their son decided to bide his time by plopping himself down — head first — into one of the couches in the Oval Office. See also: 23 Kids Having … [Link]

Mashable » DiGiorno Pizza Accidentally Makes Light of a Domestic Violence Hashtag

Tuesday 9 September 14:30:57 UTC 2014

DigiornoFeed-tw Feed-fbDiGiorno Pizza is known for an active, irreverent Twitter feed, but Monday night, the brand made a serious misstep when it jumped in on a hashtag conversation about domestic violence. The brand took down the tweet minutes later after harsh backlash, but many on Twitter took screenshots for posterity. See also: 3 Twitter Lessons From Brands That Have a Grip on … [Link]

Slashdot » UN Study Shows Record-High Increases For Atmospheric CO2 In 2013

Tuesday 9 September 14:06:00 UTC 2014

Figures released Tuesday by a United Nations advisory body reveal that 2013 saw new recorded highs for both carbon dioxide and methane, as well as the largest year-over-year rise in carbon dioxide since 1984, reflecting continuing worldwide emissions from human sources but also the possibility that natural sinks (oceans and vegetation) are near their capacity for absorbing the excess. From … [Link]

Mashable » The Aussie Guys Who Will Be Among the World's First to Get the New iPhone

Tuesday 9 September 14:04:47 UTC 2014

Iphone61Feed-tw Feed-fbSYDNEY — A group of four Australian men will be among the first in the world to get their hands on the iPhone 6. Salvatore Gerace, 22, Sam Viera, 21, Davor Beric, 25, Christian Ibrahim, 21, have taken their places as the first in line outside the flagship Apple Store in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday. They are working on a rotation … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Bone Clocks' Is the Must-Read Book of Fall 2014

Tuesday 9 September 14:00:32 UTC 2014

Boneclocksthumb3Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you are looking for your next great read, you will find it in the The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. Fans of Mitchell's Cloud Atlas and those who are reading him for the first time will find Bone Clocks is a literary maze from which you won't want to escape, and we're thrilled to announce it is our next official … [Link]

Mashable » Atlanta Hawks Discipline Another Official for Racist Comments

Tuesday 9 September 13:46:21 UTC 2014

Danny-ferryFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Atlanta Hawks are disciplining general manager Danny Ferry, who was one of the recipients of co-owner Bruce Levenson's racially charged email, for making offensive comments about a free agent they were pursuing this year. The team did not provide any details of the discipline. See also: The Ray Rice Video Damns a Soulless, Nihilistic NFL Hawks spokesman Garin Narain said … [Link]

Mashable » Ray Rice's Wife: 'THIS IS OUR LIFE!'

Tuesday 9 September 13:32:38 UTC 2014

Janay-rice1Feed-tw Feed-fbJanay Rice has released a statement the day after video leaked that allegedly showed her now-husband Ray Rice knocking her unconscious in a casino elevator The video, obtained by TMZ, prompted the Baltimore Ravens football team to cut Rice. The NFL then suspended him indefinitely. See also: The Ray Rice Video Damns a Soulless, Nihilistic NFL Rice posted her statement to … [Link]

Mashable » Beats' Serena Williams Ad Will Inspire the Crap Out of You

Tuesday 9 September 13:31:43 UTC 2014

SerenaFeed-tw Feed-fb Fresh off her sixth U.S. Open win, Serena Williams is starring in an ad for Beats by Dre that should inspire you get your lazy butt off the couch and get some exercise. The ad, set to 2 Chainz's "Black Unicorn," shows Williams working out — jumping rope, running in place, clutching a medicine ball — while wearing her wireless … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Man Sues State-Owned Cell Phone Company For Blocking Google

Tuesday 9 September 13:24:00 UTC 2014

jfruh writes China is notorious for censoring the Internet for its citizens, and access in the country became particularly spotty last year as the government tried to block any commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Tiannamen Square massacre. But now one Chinese man is striking back through the courts. A 26-year-old legal practitioner is suing his cell phone company, … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone Event

Tuesday 9 September 12:45:14 UTC 2014

Apple-storeFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you needed any more proof that Apple plans to release new products today, this is it. Apple's online store went down on Tuesday morning around 8:20 a.m. ET ahead of the company's big launch event. Apple employees typically take the online store down a few hours ahead of big events in order to upload new product information, and it often … [Link]

Slashdot » US Rust Belt Manufacturing Rebounds Via Fracking Boom

Tuesday 9 September 12:43:00 UTC 2014

schnell writes: A NY Times article reports that Midwestern "Rust Belt" towns and their manufacturing economies in particular have rebounded greatly due to the U.S. resurgence in fossil fuel production. This resurgence is driven by production of shale gas and natural gas from "fracking" and other new technologies that recover previously unavailable fuel but are more invasive than traditional techniques. … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Fish that picks its work partners wisely

Tuesday 9 September 12:36:00 UTC 2014

Coral trout work together with moray eels to winkle out hidden prey – and they skilfully decide both when to collaborate and which eels are best [Link]

Mashable » LA Dodgers Super Blooper: Three Errors in One Ridiculous Play

Tuesday 9 September 12:18:57 UTC 2014

Dodgers-blooper-errorsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Los Angeles Dodgers bloopered themselves into the history books on Monday night with one epic fail of a play. It came in the sixth inning when San Diego Padres catcher René Rivera flied out to the Dodgers' center fielder Yasiel Puig. Puig caught it, getting the out, but then set the blunder in motion by trying to throw a leading … [Link]

Mashable » How to Watch Apple's iPhone 6 Live Stream

Tuesday 9 September 11:38:53 UTC 2014

Tim-cook-appleFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE, 10:15 a.m. PT / 1:15 p.m. ET: Apple’s live stream appears to be experiencing technical issues, making it difficult for some users to watch the video. For live updates from Cupertino, check Mashable’s live blog. We’ll update this post as we get more details. Apple is hosting what's expected to be its biggest launch event in recent memory. Unlike previous … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 46% Off Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Blu-Ray (Released Today!) – $17.96

Tuesday 9 September 11:34:06 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the just-released Captain America: The Winter Soldier on blu-ray for just $17.96. That’s 46% off on the movie’s recommended list price of $32.99. Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Justice in Classroom Management [Comic]

Tuesday 9 September 11:33:39 UTC 2014

I’m Batman. [Source: Dragonart | Dragonart on Facebook] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Greatest Team Fortress 2 Video Ever: Scout’s High Silk Hat! [Video]

Tuesday 9 September 11:32:46 UTC 2014

From Mag Magnet comes possibly what is the great Team Fortress 2 video of all time. This is what I spent a year on, folks: three minutes of Scout singing a Veggietales song in a stupid hat. Hope you liek! [Mag Magnet] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When Popcorn Goes Metal [Video]

Tuesday 9 September 11:31:45 UTC 2014

Listen as guitarist Charlie Parra plays his very own metal interpretation of the legendary popcorn song which was originally composed back in 1969 by electronic music pioneer Gershon Kingsley. Arcattack also does a pretty awesome cover of the song on a pair of tesla coils. [Charlie Parra del Riego | Via TA] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The DuckTales Intro Done With Real Ducks [Video]

Tuesday 9 September 11:30:44 UTC 2014

For those of you who grew up in the late 80s, I’m pretty sure you all remember Ducktales and its iconic theme song and intro. So for the sake of the “good ol’ times,” here’s the full DuckTales intro re-done with real ducks. [Oh My Disney] [Link]

Mashable » 11 TV Characters Older Than the Class of 2018

Tuesday 9 September 11:30:14 UTC 2014

Daria-graduationFeed-tw Feed-fbSome quick stats for those a little older than the (high school) class of 2018: These youths were born in 2000, have never lived in a world when the Rugrats weren't All Grown Up, and have no nostalgic feeling toward Girl Meets World. If you're still not convinced of your agedness, check out how old some of your favorite childhood TV … [Link]

Mashable » 9 Fashionable Wearables for the Sartorially Savvy

Tuesday 9 September 11:07:47 UTC 2014

Oc2Feed-tw Feed-fbThe fashion world wants to get functional Smart, wearable technology has always had a bit of an image problemGoogle Glass, Fitbit and other popular tech companies have found it difficult to add a sartorial touch to smart gear. Jamming an ugly smartwatch onto a chic outfit has always been the curse of those who sit at the crossroad between taste and … [Link]

Mashable » Report on MH17 States the Obvious: Plane Was Hit by 'High-Energy Objects From Outside'

Tuesday 9 September 10:49:55 UTC 2014

Mh17Feed-tw Feed-fbThe first official report on the fatal crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 near the Ukraine-Russia border concludes what many already suspected: It was struck in mid-air by "high-energy objects from outside the aircraft." But the preliminary report released by the Dutch Safety Board on Tuesday did not say that the plane was hit by a missile, and it did not … [Link]

New Scientist – News » WHO fast-tracks use of experimental drugs for Ebola

Tuesday 9 September 10:33:00 UTC 2014

The World Health Organization is launching the biggest emergency clinical trials in history as experimental treatments are prepared for the Ebola epidemic [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 9 September 2014

Tuesday 9 September 10:29:02 UTC 2014

bleve — A modern text indexing library for go. Scientific Consensus Has A Bad Reputation—And Doesn’t Deserve It (Ars Technica) — a lovely explanation of how informal consensus works in science. NB for anyone building social software which attempts to … [Link]

Slashdot » European Commission Reopens Google Antitrust Investigation

Tuesday 9 September 9:40:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this year, European Commission regulators finally agreed to a settlement in the organization's long-running antitrust investigation of Google's search and advertising business. Unfortunately for Google, it didn't stick. The EC said today they're reopening the investigation after a large number of "very negative" complaints about the settlement. "The key objection to the proposed settlement, which … [Link]

Slashdot » European Commission Reopens Google Antitrust Investigation

Tuesday 9 September 9:40:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this year, European Commission regulators finally agreed to a settlement in the organization's long-running antitrust investigation of Google's search and advertising business. Unfortunately for Google, it didn't stick. The EC said today they're reopening the investigation after a large number of "very negative" complaints about the settlement. "The key objection to the proposed settlement, which … [Link]

Mashable » The Unlikely Alliance of Hackers Fighting the Islamic State

Tuesday 9 September 8:30:49 UTC 2014

Hackers-islamic-state-021Feed-tw Feed-fbA motley crew of unlikely allies are taking on the Islamic State online, taunting them, taking down Twitter accounts and allegedly jamming the group's communications, among other things. The covert campaign, which exploits the militants' visible social media presence, involves American hackers, the Syrian Electronic Army, the group Anonymous and Iranians possibly affiliated with the government in Tehran. See also: U.S. … [Link]

Slashdot » Satoshi Nakamoto's Email Address Compromised

Tuesday 9 September 8:03:00 UTC 2014

ASDFnz writes: Satoshi Nakamoto, the respected (and currently missing) inventor of Bitcoin, seems to have had his email address compromised by an unknown agent. Satoshi exclusively used one email address when he was active in the Bitcoin community: satoshin@gmx.com. If you have a look at the original Bitcoin whitepaper (PDF), you will find it there at the top just under … [Link]

Mashable » Islamic State Is Using At Least 10 Kinds of Foreign-Made Weapons

Tuesday 9 September 7:57:05 UTC 2014

Isis1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe ruthless militant group known as the Islamic State is in possession of American rifles, Chinese machine guns, and Yugoslavian anti-tank rockets — all of which were delivered to Syrian rebels, according to a report released Monday. The researchers have been able to identify 10 different types of weapons coming from manufacturers from all over the world. Damien Spleeters, one of … [Link]

Mashable » The Australian Man Identified As a Senior Recruiter for Islamic State

Tuesday 9 September 7:43:03 UTC 2014

Abc-baryaleiFeed-tw Feed-fbSYDNEY — An Australian nightclub bouncer has been identified as a kingpin within the Islamic State, recruiting dozens of Australians to the frontline in Syria and Iraq. Mohammad Ali Baryalei, 33, is a senior recruiter for Australians travelling to fight in Syria and Iraq, ABC's 7.30 Report revealed on Monday night. The show claimed he has established himself within the group … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Myths and reality of the Nazi space rocket

Tuesday 9 September 7:30:00 UTC 2014

Seventy years ago this month, one of the second world war's scariest weapons began to rain terror on London. But the V-2 was also the world's first spacecraft [Link]

Slashdot » How China's E-Waste Capital Is Trying To Clean Itself Up

Tuesday 9 September 6:37:00 UTC 2014

itwbennett writes If you want to see where your old electronics go to die, take a trip to Guiyu. For two decades, PCs, phones and other electronics have been shipped to this town on the southeast coast of China, where locals in thousands of small workshops pull them apart with buzz saws and pliers to extract the valuable components inside. … [Link]

Mashable » Arya Stark and Other Teens Are Baffled by the Original Nintendo

Tuesday 9 September 6:30:30 UTC 2014

Nintendo-entertainment-systemFeed-tw Feed-fb "It looks like a brick!" "From 1920!" "Why is it beige?" Thank you, teens, for making us feel really old. They're talking about the original Nintendo Entertainment System, which was the subject of this week's "Teens React" video from YouTubers, the Fine Brothers. See also: The 10 Most Disturbing Things About 'Kim Kardashian: Hollywood' In the video, several teenagers — … [Link]

Mashable » TiVo Mega Is a TV Addict's Ultimate DVR

Tuesday 9 September 5:30:02 UTC 2014

Tivo-megaFeed-tw Feed-fbPrepare yourself for the most insane DVR ever: the TiVo Mega. How insane is it? Not even #EverySimpsonsEver would bring this thing to its knees. TiVo announced on Monday a new addition to its DVR line-up, calling it the "largest consumer DVR ever made." See also: 18 New TV Shows to Watch This Fall Clocking in at 24TB, which offers capacity … [Link]

Slashdot » BBC: ISPs Should Assume VPN Users Are Pirates

Tuesday 9 September 4:33:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader sends this news from TorrentFreak: After cutting its teeth as a domestic broadcaster, the BBC is spreading its products all around the globe. Shows like Top Gear have done extremely well overseas and the trend of exploiting other shows in multiple territories is set to continue. As a result, the BBC is now getting involved in the … [Link]

Mashable » This Is Your Brain on Social Media

Tuesday 9 September 4:29:26 UTC 2014

Social_media_brainFeed-tw Feed-fb Social media has had a profound and growing effect on the way companies, governments and advertisers operate. But it's having a pretty substantial effect on our brains as well. Here, AsapSCIENCE breaks down five fascinating ways our brains react to our activities on social media. For example, which do you prefer, sex or retweets? Turns out that both of these … [Link]

Mashable » Foursquare Reintroduces Leaderboards in Swarm Update

Tuesday 9 September 3:53:11 UTC 2014

SwarmFeed-tw Feed-fbSwarm just got a little more like the old Foursquare. The local search and discovery service just introduced two new competitive features to Swarm: themed leaderboards and golden stickers. These are essentially revamped versions of features from the original Foursquare app. See also: Why Killing the Check-In Was the Wrong Move for Foursquare In the original Foursquare, each check-in was assigned … [Link]

Mashable » Fran Drescher's New Husband Likes to Claim He Invented Email

Tuesday 9 September 3:41:53 UTC 2014

Fran-drescher-shiva-ayyaduraiFeed-tw Feed-fbThere is no dispute that Fran Drescher is now happily married. There is, however, a great deal of dispute over her new husband's biggest claim to fame. He says he invented email. The rest of the Internet isn't so sure. See also: 11 Celebrities Who Reinvented Themselves With Social Media Drescher, 56, married V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, 50, on Sunday in Malibu. … [Link]

Slashdot » Home Depot Confirms Breach of Its Payment Systems

Tuesday 9 September 3:31:00 UTC 2014

itwbennett writes: Home Depot confirmed Monday that its payment systems had been breached, potentially affecting any customers who shopped at its stores in the U.S. and Canada since April. There's no evidence yet that debit card PINs had been compromised, the company said, though it is still figuring out the scope and scale of the attacks. Home Depot is offering … [Link]

Mashable » 22 Songs for a Triumphant Return Back to School

Tuesday 9 September 2:57:34 UTC 2014

4541322899_4e4d9e0384_bFeed-tw Feed-fbSummer is over, and it's time to head back to school. While it's easy to wish that the long summer nights would last forever, all good things must come to an end. Besides, you were probably starting to run out of shows to binge-watch on Netflix anyway. See also: 11 Back To School Tips From Pop Culture's Top Slackers The beginning … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Learn About The Challenges Of API Aggregation At APIcon In London

Tuesday 9 September 2:48:01 UTC 2014

With just a little more than two weeks to go before ProgrammableWeb's next API conference — APIconUK — is set to kickoff in London, the ProgrammableWeb team and I are very busy putting the finishing touches on the show. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How-To: Google Monitoring API Helps Companies Effectively Keep Track

Tuesday 9 September 2:48:00 UTC 2014

The Google Cloud Monitoring API can help organizations better manage the cloud services they are increasingly leveraging. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Symphony Commerce Raises $21.5 Million, Plans APIs

Tuesday 9 September 2:47:59 UTC 2014

Symphony Commerce raises $21.5 million in series B funding, plans APIs. Designing a RESTful API to last. Plus: a user's guide to Disrupt SF. Symphony Commerce Raises Series B Funds, Plans APIs Symphony Commerce, a provider of commerce as a service right down to warehousing and shipping, has raised $21.5 million in series B funding and plans to launch several … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » For Mandalore! – Awesome Mandalorian Cosplay Duo by Kimette and Jef [Picture Gallery]

Tuesday 9 September 2:47:16 UTC 2014

Proof that you don’t have to be in your twenties to enjoy cosplay, here are my friends Kimette and Jef cosplaying as a Mandalorian merc duo. If you want to meet Kimette, she’ll be at Montreal Comic Con on September 13th at the 501st stand (Forteresse impériale du Québec). Hey, even Canadian politician and current leader of the Liberal Party … [Link]

Slashdot » John Romero On Reinventing the Shooter

Tuesday 9 September 2:33:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: John Romero helped bring us Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein, but he's also known for Daikatana — an immensely-hyped followup that flopped hard. After remaining on the periphery of game development since then, Romero announced last month that he's coming back to the FPS genre with a new game in development. Today, he spoke with Develop Magazine … [Link]

Mashable » The Pros and Cons of Scottish Independence

Tuesday 9 September 2:23:26 UTC 2014

Scotland_flagsFeed-tw Feed-fbScottish citizens will vote on whether to split from the United Kingdom on Sept. 18, and some surprising polls at the weekend have shown that Scottish independence is a real possibility for the first time. The referendum votes will be in by 10 p.m. local time that day. Though the Scottish government has not announced when those results will be revealed, … [Link]

Mashable » Is Today Your Birthday? Then This Bud's for You, Facebook Friend

Tuesday 9 September 2:00:45 UTC 2014

Beer1Feed-tw Feed-fbPosting a birthday greeting on your friend's wall is a nice way to show you care, but if you really want to impress your bud, buy him a Bud. That's the pitch for Budweiser's latest Facebook promotion, which lets you send a Bud Light or Budweiser for your friend on his or her birthday. The program, aimed at adults 21 and … [Link]

Mashable » Man Killed by Shark at Popular Tourist Beach in Australia

Tuesday 9 September 1:49:53 UTC 2014

Shark-byron-bayFeed-tw Feed-fbSYDNEY — A man was killed by a shark while swimming off a beach in Byron Bay on the New South Wales coast Tuesday morning. A NSW Ambulance spokesperson confirmed to Mashable that the man, aged in his 50s, died on Clarkes Beach after his right leg was bitten off by a great white shark The victim has been identified as … [Link]

Mashable » Holy Guacamole! Australian Thief Makes Off With 1,500 Kilograms of Avocados

Tuesday 9 September 1:30:41 UTC 2014

AvoFeed-tw Feed-fbSYDNEY — Someone likes their guacamole a little too much. A thief (or thieves) in South Australia has stolen thousands of avocados from a property near Barmera. We can only assume that there is a wild Mexican fiesta going down somewhere in the south. See also: Alien Nutri-Grain and 11 Other Bizarre Things On eBay Australia More than 20 trees had … [Link]

Mashable » NBC Launches Oculus Rift Tour to Turn Fans Into 'The Voice' Judges

Tuesday 9 September 0:55:04 UTC 2014

VoiceFeed-tw Feed-fbNBC is going to give Voice fans a chance to be a judge using Oculus Rift Starting Tuesday, the network will take a specially designed virtual reality experience on the road and give fans a chance to physically sit in one of the infamous swirling chairs and virtually experience what the judges see during a blind audition, as well as interact … [Link]

Slashdot » $10 Bet Brings Researchers Closer to Industrial Scale Graphene Production

Tuesday 9 September 0:46:00 UTC 2014

AaronW writes: After trying and failing to convince Nina Kovtyukhona to test her technique of separating layers of graphite and boron nitride to instead try graphene, Thomas E. Mallouk made a bet with Nina that her technique method would work. If it worked, Nina would owe him $10. If it didn't, he would owe her $100. The result was published … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Google Is Pushing For a Web Free of SHA-1

Tuesday 9 September 0:05:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Google recently announced Chrome will be gradually phasing out support for certificates using SHA-1 encryption. They said, "We need to ensure that by the time an attack against SHA-1 is demonstrated publicly, the web has already moved away from it." Developer Eric Mill has written up a post explaining why SHA-1 is dangerously weak, and why … [Link]

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