Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Ig Nobel prize for watching dogs urinate
The prizewinning science of banana-skin slips, seeing Jesus in toast and dogs aligning themselves with magnetic fields lines when relieving themselves 
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Mashable » Deadpool Is Finally Getting His Bloody Due: A Movie in February 2016
LOS ANGELES — Comic books are selling at a record clip these days, in no small part due to the success of Deadpool, Marvel's trash-talking, fourth-wall-breaking mercenary whose legions of costumed fans are overrunning every 'Con you can shake a ninja sword at. Why rights-holder 20th Century Fox took this long to greenlight a Deadpool movie, nobody knows. But it … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dance Central' Makers Want You Grooving to Current Top 40 Hits
Two years ago, no one could escape Gangnam Style. The K-Pop hit had everyone imitating Psy's galloping dance at every potential public event. But when a video game about duplicating dance moves wanted to bring the hit to its audiences, things slowed down far below the speed of virality. For Harmonix, the studio responsible for Dance Central, the manpower was going … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, Airline Food Delivered to Your Doorstep
Travelers who can't get enough of the food only available at 30,000 feet are in luck: There is now a service in Germany that will provide home delivery of airplane meals. Online German grocery store Allyouneed.com is launching the service — called Air Food One — to deliver either a "classic" or "vegetarian" meal once a week. See also: Score the … [Link]
Slashdot » Mystery Signal Could Be Dark Matter Hint In ISS Detector
astroengine writes Analysis of 41 billion cosmic rays striking the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer particle detector aboard the International Space Station shows an unknown phenomena that is "consistent with a dark matter particle" known as a neutralino, researchers announced Thursday. Key to the hunt is the ratio of positrons to electrons and so far the evidence from AMS points in the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Sofilia Promises Computer Conversation Capabilities
The creator of Sofilia wants to blow away other digital assistants with real conversation. A hackathon focused on dementia creates solutions based on a design principle everyone can learn from. Plus: Huawei launches new video IP solution, and Jetstream enhances the ConnectWise Integration.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » iZento Announces Production Release of Vacation API
Travel technology company iZento has announced the production release of its Vacation API + ClientBase Connector.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Red Hat Acquires FeedHenry to Gain BaaS Platform
With mobile application development reaching a frenzy in the enterprise, Red Hat today became the latest vendor to get into the category via the acquisition of FeedHenry, a provider of a back-end-as-a-service (BaaS) platform.
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Mashable » Which iPhone 6 Do You Want?
It's a question that's vexing countless gadget fiends: Which Apple iPhone do I want, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 or the 5.5-inch iPhone 6? The palm friendly handset or pocket-busting phablet? See also: Apple iPhone 6: The Review If you've read our reviews, you know these are two very good products. Both have brilliant Retina HD displays and powerful A8 processors; … [Link]
Slashdot » Dremel Releases 3D Printer
Lucas123 writes Power tool maker Dremel today announced it's now selling a desktop 3D printer that it said is targeted at "the masses" with a $1,000 price tag and intuitive software. Dremel's 3D Idea Builder is a fused deposition modeling (FDM) machine that can use only one type of polymer filament, polylactide (PLA) and that comes in 10 colors. The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Virgin Flights May Get 70 Mbps Internet
Virgin Atlantic customers could get in-flight WiFi with speeds of up to 70 Mbps thanks to a new deal. The airline has partnered with Gogo, a firm that already provides in-flight Internet access. At the moment the speeds top out at just under 10 Mbps, but it’s recently announced a new system called 2Ku that is expected to reach 70 … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba Raises $21.8 Billion in Largest U.S. IPO Ever
There’s a new king of the U.S. IPO market. The Alibaba Group sold a little more than 320 million shares at a price of $68 each, according to multiple reports. The company raised $21.8 billion from the public offering That puts Alibaba well ahead of the $16 billion that Facebook raised from its IPO in 2012 and tops Visa $17.9 billion … [Link]
Mashable » Apple and U2's Next Plan? 'Creative Capabilities' to Aid Music Industry
Apple and U2 want to spark an unforgettable fire in the music industry with yet another collaborative project — one they hope will help artists sell more albums and singles by making the music experience more digitally immersive. Although Time magazine reported Thursday that the tech giant and the veteran rock band are conjuring up a "new digital music format," that's … [Link]
Mashable » Home Depot Hack Could Be Largest Ever: 56 Million Credit Cards at Risk
Home Depot has announced the number of credit and debit cards potentially affected in a cyberattack between April and September 2014: 56 million. While the company hasn't said how many card numbers were actually stolen — as opposed to at risk — that figure is significantly larger than the 40 million credit cards stolen in the massive security breach at Target … [Link]
Slashdot » A Beginner's Guide To Programming With Swift
Nerval's Lobster (2598977) writes Earlier this year, Apple executives unveiled Swift, which is meant to eventually replace Objective-C as the programming language of choice for Macs and iOS devices. Now that iOS 8's out, a lot of developers who build apps for Apple's platforms will likely give Swift a more intensive look. While Apple boasts that Swift makes programming easy, … [Link]
Mashable » Jetblue CEO David Barger to Step Down
Jetblue CEO David Barger will step down when his contract ends in February, the airline announced Thursday Robin Hayes, JetBlue's current president, will succeed Barger as CEO on Feb. 16, 2015. See also: Know Before You Go: All the Airline Fees by Carrier Barger has served as JetBlue's CEO since 2007, however, rumors about his stepping down have circulated since May. … [Link]
Slashdot » Next Android To Enable Local Encryption By Default Too, Says Google
An anonymous reader writes The same day that Apple announced that iOS 8 will encrypt device data with a local code that is not shared with Apple, Google has pointed out that Android already offers the same feature as a user option and that the next version will enable it by default. The announcements by both major cell phone [operating … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Firefly Fan Film: THE VERSE [Video]
From Loot Crate: Written for fans and by fans who are inspired by the beloved cult sci-fi series “Firefly”. An exciting new look at this world featuring a new crew, a new ship and a heaping dose of misbehavin’! [Loot Crate] [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Overhauls Profiles on iOS in the 'Biggest Update to Date'
Twitter updated its iPhone app with completely redesigned profiles on Thursday The new profiles emphasize users' bios, photos and favorited tweets — in addition to their own tweets See also: 25 Twitter Accounts to Make You Laugh "This is our biggest update to profiles to date," the company wrote in a blog post. "Featuring a fresh design, the updated profiles focus … [Link]
Mashable » Ferguson Explains It All: Clarissa's Brother Talks '90s Nick Nostalgia
The '90s era of television was arguably the pinnacle of Nickelodeon’s programming. A time when staying in on a Saturday night just to watch the All That cast was the cool thing to do. A time when children wrote fan mail to a popsicle stick. A time when the gaming technology in Nick Arcade and the flying graphics in Clarissa Explains … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle CEO Larry Ellison Steps Down
mrspoonsi writes Oracle founder Larry Ellison is stepping down as CEO. He will be replaced by two executives. Former Oracle presidents Safra Catz and Mark Hurd will be co-CEOs. Ellison will be the Executive Chairman of Oracle's Board, and the company's CTO. Oracle's shares are off by 3% on the news. "Larry has made it very clear that he wants … [Link]
Mashable » Tension Builds in Georgia After Man Dies in Officer-Involved Shooting
Tension is mounting between the community of Savannah, Georgia, and local law enforcement on Thursday, after an officer-involved shooting left one man dead. His body reportedly remained in the street for hours. Charles Smith, 29, was shot and killed at 11:08 a.m., local time, according to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation statement, after he was arrested on outstanding warrants. The statement … [Link]
Mashable » Rob Ford Talks Cancer Diagnosis in Audio Statement
TORONTO — Rob Ford discussed his cancer diagnosis for the first time in an audio statement released Thursday afternoon — just hours before the Toronto mayor underwent chemotherapy. "I know I'll beat this terrible disease," Ford, 45, says in his three-minute statement, recorded at Mount Sinai Hospital. "I am determined to face this head-on and return strong for my family and … [Link]
Mashable » When Football Isn't Worth It
Amid the NFL's ongoing domestic violence crisis — which lately has overshadowed the NFL's massive concussion crisis — Time magazine released a powerful cover on Thursday The story centers around 16-year-old Chad Stover, a defensive back at Tipton High School in Missouri who died after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a state playoff game last season. The cover is stark, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Pixfizz Expands Integration Capabilities With API Launch
Pixfizz, a cloud-to-print solutions provider, has expanded its integration capabilities with the launch of the Pixfizz API. The API enables third-party Web and mobile app developers to include Pixfizz functionality within their apps. Integration examples include external image library integrations, customer reporting to ERP and CRM systems, custom cart integrations and snap out editors.
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New Scientist – News » Chances of first life improved by weighted dice
Adjusting the numbers of various types of molecule in the environment seem to improve the chances of self-replicating life generating spontaneously 
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Mashable » Larry Ellison Steps Down as Oracle CEO
Larry Ellison has stepped down as the CEO of Oracle, the company he founded and helped grow into one of the most successful business software companies in the world. News of his departure broke on Thursday afternoon, less than two hours before Oracle's scheduled first-quarter earnings release and call. See also: 7 U.S. Cities Where Minority-Owned Businesses Are Thriving A college … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Plush Tusken Raider Riding A Dog in Bantha Costume [Pic]
An officially licensed dog bantha costume featuring a plush Tusken Raider riding on top! [Available from Rubie's Costume Co on Amazon.com | Via] [Link]
Mashable » Scotland Says No to Independence
UPDATED: 1 a.m. EDT / 7 a.m. BST In a historic referendum, Scotland on Thursday voted on independence. The ballots ended in favor of remaining within the United Kingdom — but getting there was a lively and sometimes emotional journey as evidenced by the shared pictures, videos and jokes 3 things you need to know now Voter turnout was very high, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US opens 'drone zones' for a year of pioneer testing
From farming to firefighting, drones will soon fly into everyday life in the US – the Federal Aviation Administration has six flight zones paving the way 
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Slashdot » Once Vehicles Are Connected To the Internet of Things, Who Guards Your Privacy?
Lucas123 (935744) writes Carmakers already remotely collect data from their vehicles, unbeknownst to most drivers, but once connected via in-car routers or mobile devices to the Internet, and to roadway infrastructure and other vehicles around them, that information would be accessible by the government or other undesired entities. Location data, which is routinely collected by GPS providers and makers of … [Link]
Mashable » Skeletons Uncovered of a Couple That Has Held Hands for 700 Years
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a man and a woman who have been holding hands for more than 700 years in Leicestershire, England. The skeletal remains were unearthed two weeks ago at the "lost chapel of St. Morell" near the small village of Hallaton, the University of Leicester announced on Thursday See also: 10 Amazing Google Earth and Maps Discoveries … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Long: 'My Dog Looks Like Carey Mulligan'
Kevin Smith's upcoming movie Tusk deals with some weird stuff. Like, for example, a crazy man who's obsessed with walruses See also: 10 Incredibly Realistic Minecraft Creations Justin Long, who stars in the film, tells Mashable about his own animal obsessions. But we promise they're not nearly as creepy BONUS: Kevin Smith's Career Would Not Have Existed Without the Internet … [Link]
Mashable » Gwen Stefani Grinds on Jimmy Fallon While Lip-Syncing 'Call Me Maybe'
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, two judges on the forthcoming season of The Voice, joined Jimmy Fallon for a lip-sync battle on Wednesday night's Tonight Show Shelton's first tune, "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Taco featured his signature quiet cockiness, and his second tune Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" somehow required an introductory throat-clearing ("You don't have to clear … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The promise of Promise Theory: The OReilly Radar Podcast
Editor’s note: you can subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast throughiTunes,SoundCloud, or directly throughour podcast’s RSS feed. As systems become increasingly distributed and complex, it’s more important than ever to find ways to accurately describe and analyze those systems, and … [Link]
Mashable » Blake Griffin Trades Slam Dunks for Slam Poetry
Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin is well known for his spectacular slam dunks. His slam poetry? Not so much. That may change with a series of short videos that shows the 6-foot-10 All-Star power forward in front of a speakeasy audience reading super-serious slam poetry about his mouthguard, his tearaway pants and his bobblehead. He didn’t actually write it … [Link]
Mashable » Wisdom for Startup Growth, From 5 People Who've Been There
Running a mid-sized business or managing a team of employees requires unbelievable patience, understanding, forethought and vision — and some of the most successful leaders will tell you that acquiring these traits does not come easily. Problems are bound to arise. It's inevitable for business leaders to be faced with questions: "How should our business adapt through expansion?", "How can I … [Link]
Slashdot » New Study Projects World Population of 11B by 2100
vinces99 (2792707) writes Using modern statistical tools, a new study led by the University of Washington and the United Nations finds that world population is likely to keep growing throughout the 21st century. The number of people on Earth is likely to reach 11 billion by 2100, the study concludes, about 2 billion higher than widely cited previous estimates. The … [Link]
Mashable » Gatorade's Pitch for Derek Jeter Will Give You Goosebumps
Few things represent New York City better than its hometown heroes As though Derek Jeter's name weren't already carved into that list, Gatorade's newest ad will have any naysayers tipping their hats to No. 2 See also: 25 of YouTube's Funniest Sports Fails Filmed in black and white and set to Frank Sinatra's anthem of masculine defiance, "My Way," the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Global population may boom well beyond the year 2050
The population was expected to peak at 9 billion by 2050, but high fertility rates in Africa may mean it surges as high as 12.3 billion by 2100 
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Mashable » How 'TwoDots' Balances Fun, Skill and Luck
A few weeks ago I swore off TwoDots. The free-to-play game is the successor to the highly acclaimed and highly addictive Dots, changing up the formula by adding levels, characters and objectives, and one of those levels had completely flummoxed me. The mobile puzzle game had me completely stuck at level 95. The level seemed insurmountable, asking me to break an … [Link]
Mashable » Electrical Pulse: Tumble Through a Surreal, Interactive World
In Duality, we paired creatives and commissioned them to build something awesome with an Intel-powered 2-in-1 device. Designer Chuck Anderson and experimental artist Vince McKelvie created an interactive, psychedelic site that responds to motion, touch and type. Meet them and discover their project below. Chuck Anderson ARTIST AND DESIGNER, CHICAGOChuck Anderson is the founder of NoPattern, an art and design studio … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is Amazing: Ping Pong + Plates + Gravity = WIN! [Video]
A fun way to lose time when there’s nothing else to do around. [neoonekenoby | Via TA] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Strangest star: 6 things we didn't know about the sun
With its fiery rains, speedy magnetic flips and an atmosphere that defies the laws of physics – our home star is as weird as it gets (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Type on Your Keyboard to 'Choreograph' a Dance
In Duality, we paired creatives and commissioned them to build something awesome with an Intel-powered 2-in-1 device. Dancer/photographer Jesus Armand and 19-year-old developer Kyle Ryan created an interactive site where you can "discover" dance — each key on the keyboard corresponds to an animated GIF or video. Meet them and discover their project below. Read more… Jesus Armand PHOTOGRAPHER + DANCER … [Link]
Slashdot » The 2014 Ig Nobel Prizes Will Be Awarded Tonight
alphadogg (971356) writes At Harvard University's Sanders Theater this evening, a collection of the most off-the-wall, bizarre and lurid scientific efforts of the past year will be dubiously honored with an Ig Nobel Prize. The Ig Nobels are awarded annually by Improbable Research, an organization devoted to scientific education that publishes the Annals of Improbable Research magazine six times a … [Link]
Geek Culture » Hamster Wheel Standing Desk…
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Mashable » Facebook Tweaks News Feed to Surface Fresher Content
A new tweak to Facebook's News Feed aims to address the common problem of seeing days-old posts on the platform. In a blog post published Thursday, company software engineers Erich Owens and David Vickrey acknowledged that the News Feed often isn't as fresh as it could be: Our goal with News Feed is to show everyone the right content at the … [Link]
Mashable » Project and Task-Management Tool Trello Hits 5 Million Users
Trello, the web-based project and task-management system, announced on Thursday that it now has more than 5 million users. Functioning much like a visual to-do list, Trello shows what needs to be done, and what is happening at various stages of a project or assignment. Think of it as a 21st-century interpretation of a Post-it board. See also: Cut Down on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » FirstRain Launches API to Increase Use of Predictive Analytics in Enterprise Apps
FirstRain, a personal business analytics platform provider, has announced the launch of a FirstRain API that allows enterprise developers to incorporate FirstRain platform functionality into third-party applications and systems.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Vacation Labs API Provides Online Booking Functionality for Tour Operators
For tour operators, there is a lot more involved than just planning exciting travel experiences. It's the stuff behind the scenes, like accounting, collecting payments and processing the bookings, that can add a lot of extra time and admin to the job. This is where a tool like Vacation Labs can be beneficial. It's an online booking system that handles … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Coca-Cola to Launch New Developer Portal and APIs Site
Coca-Cola will launch a new developer site, powered by Apigee, to simplify the process of accessing and using the company's internal and public-facing APIs. Coca-Cola is just one of the many enterprises leveraging APIs for marketing, operations, mobile app development and more.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Inside the World of Modern Longsword Fighting [Video]
Now that looks fun. From The New York Times: The longsword specifically is just very accessible,” said Pettersson, a management consultant from Gothenburg, Sweden, “because that is what the old masters wrote about the most. It was called the ‘queen of weapons’ in the old days.” Unlike re-enactors or role players, who don theatrical costumes and medieval-style armor, Longpoint competitors … [Link]
Mashable » Your iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Questions, Answered
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus officially go on sale on Friday. So how do you decide between the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and its larger, 5.5-inch counterpart, the iPhone 6 Plus? See also: 'We Lined Up for 10 Days to Get the iPhone 6 First in the World' To help make your purchasing decisions easier, Mashable is hosting a … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's MAVEN Approaches Mars After 10 Months and 442 Miles
NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution orbiter (MAVEN) is approaching its destination over Mars. It's the first spacecraft sent specifically to research the red planet’s upper atmosphere. See also: NASA Is Outsourcing 'Space Taxi' Service to SpaceX, Boeing MAVEN left Earth on Nov. 18, 2013, on a mission to hunt for signs of oxygen and carbon dioxide, aiming to measure … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft Lays Off 2,100 Employees
The next round of Microsoft layoffs is here Microsoft is cutting another 2,100 positions on Thursday as part of a previously announced staff reduction plan. The layoffs were first reported by ZDNet and confirmed to Mashable by a source close to the company See also: 21 Upset Minecrafters Who Are Shaking Their Pickaxes at Microsoft In July, Microsoft announced plans to … [Link]
Mashable » We Tasted Surge, and It's Nothing Like We Remembered
Memories have been know to be, well, inaccurate — especially when recollecting your childhood. The more you reminisce experiences, the bigger and better they seem to grow. So when the resurgence of Surge soda was announced, caffeinated '90s kids rejoiced, fondly sharing the few memories they still had of the radioactive green drink. Then we tasted it. Reactions ranged from … [Link]
Mashable » There's an 80% Chance Scotland Will Stay Part of the UK, per Betting Sites
The polls in Scotland still show a race that is too close to call for the upcoming referendum vote, but the money has made it clear: Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom. The odds on betting sites — which take action on political topics as well as sports — are heavily favoring the "No, Thanks" sideOddschecker, which tracks many … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To Pick Up Astronomy and Physics As an Adult?
First time accepted submitter samalex01 (1290786) writes "I'm 38, married, two young kids, and I have a nice job in the IT industry, but since I was a kid I've had this deep love and passion for astronomy and astrophysics. This love and passion though never evolved into any formal education or anything beyond just a distant fascination as I … [Link]
Mashable » Last Call: The Final Deadline for Mashies Entries Is Sept. 19
Submissions for the 2014 Mashies have already exceeded expectations, and with surprise guests, special performances and fireside chats, this year’s ceremony is slated to be the biggest yet. The final deadline for entries is coming up quickly, so make sure to submit your work by midnight on Friday, Sept. 19. The Mashies, Mashable’s annual awards program, is designed to recognize the very … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Will No Longer Unlock Most iPhones, iPads For Police
SternisheFan writes with this selection from a story at the Washington Post: Apple said Wednesday night that it is making it impossible for the company to turn over data from most iPhones or iPads to police — even when they have a search warrant — taking a hard new line as tech companies attempt to blunt allegations that they have … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Goes For Cheaper Tablets But Pricey E-Reader
Amazon has announced new models that means its cheapest tablet will be half the price of its most expensive dedicated e-reader. It seems to be an attempt to extend its range to capture the extremes of both markets. The Kindle Voyage starts $199, double the cost of the current flagship Paperwhite model. There’s an extra $20 fee if you don’t … [Link]
Mashable » Ukrainian President Makes Emotional Plea to U.S. Congress for Aid
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko requested more military and economic aid for his country at a joint session of U.S. Congress on Thursday. In his speech, he tried to rally lawmakers around upholding Ukrainian sovereignty against attacks by separatists and Russian soldiers. “Don’t let Ukraine stand alone in the face of this aggression," Poroshenko said. "I urge America to lead the way." … [Link]
Mashable » World Smashes All-Time Temperature Records Ahead of UN Climate Summit
The June through August period was the warmest such period on Earth since record-keeping began in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Thursday In addition, the month of August was the warmest such month on record since 1880 as well, and featured the warmest ocean temperatures ever recorded for any month Both of these records, NOAA says, were … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GEEKGASM: The Batmobile is Hidden Under the New Millennium Falcon! [Video]
Star Wars + Batman = WIN! According to a Youtuber commentator: For those who are confused as to why the Batmobile is on there, it’s because Zack Snyder and JJ Abrams have this Star Wars/Batman crossover twitter game going on. Check out Zack’s twitter to see his entries. Here’s what Zack Snyder recently tweeted: 
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Slashdot » Alice Is Killing Trolls But Patent Lawyers Will Strike Back
snydeq writes The wheels of justice spin slowly, but they seem finally to be running software patents out of town, writes Simon Phipps in his analysis of how Alice Corp. v CLS Bank is becoming a landmark decision for patent cases in the U.S. 'In case after case, the Court of Appeals is using Alice to resolve patent appeals. In … [Link]
Mashable » Air France Pilot Strike Continues, Wreaking Havoc on Travel Around the World
An Air France pilots union threatened to continue striking indefinitely on Thursday, as the airline announced 60% of the day's flights were canceled. Thousands of passengers have faced long lines, overnight stays at airports, and repeated delays and cancelations. A majority of flights have been canceled each day since Monday, according to Air France. See also: Each Day of Air France's … [Link]
Mashable » 'Final Fantasy XV' Trailer Is Sorry You Have to Wait So Long
Final Fantasy XV is finally starting to look like a complete game after developer Square Enix dropped a new trailer at the Tokyo Game Show overnight. The trailer not only depicts plenty of cinematics in dystopian future world with fantastical set pieces and monsters, but also shows lots of in-game combat and driving. See also: 10 Incredibly Realistic Minecraft Creations … [Link]
Mashable » '90210' Alum to Guest Star in 'Stalker' Episode About Obsessed Fans
Following of a summer with one of the most talked-about celebrity privacy violations in recent history, CBS' Stalker has enlisted a 90210 alum for a story that will highlight the dark side of fame. AnnaLynne McCord will guest star in an episode of the upcoming drama, Mashable has learned exclusively, playing a famous TV star named Nina Preston who recruits the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: why imagination matters, artificial sweeteners and health, cross-species baby cries, quantum internet and more 
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Mashable » Tom Brady's Old Internships Look Really Cute on His Résumé
Tom Brady: three-time Super Bowl champion, two-time Super Bowl MVP, shoe-in Hall of Fame quarterback, former intern. The Patriots' star quarterback posted a picture of his old résumé, circa 2000, to Facebook on Thursday. Having been drafted extremely late in the 2000 NFL Draft, no doubt Brady wasn't totally confident about his future success in professional football. See also: 8 People … [Link]
Slashdot » An Open Source Pitfall? Mozilla Labs Closed, Quietly
mikejuk writes with this excerpt: When Google Labs closed there was an outcry. How could an organization just pull the rug from under so many projects? At least Google announced what it was doing. Mozilla, it seems since there is no official record, just quietly tiptoes away — leaving the lights on since the Mozilla Labs Website is still accessible. … [Link]
Mashable » In New ISIS Video, British Hostage Delivers Propaganda Seated at a Desk
In a new video, a British hostage held by the Islamic State militant group delivers a propaganda message to the West, promising to show "the truth" about the jihadists and stop what he calls the "seemingly inevitable sequence of events" that's taking Western countries to another war in the Middle East. The video posted by ISIS on Thursday is titled "Lend … [Link]
Mashable » U.N. Secretary-General Will Join Climate Protest in New York on Sunday
In a rare move, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will join the more than 100,000 protesters expected to gather in New York on Sunday to push for countries to take action against manmade global warming The "People's Climate March" comes just two days ahead of a climate summit that Ban is leading in New York, where more than 120 heads of … [Link]
Mashable » The Millennium Falcon Has a Batmobile Barnacle
Now Zack Snyder and J.J. Abrams are full-on messing with each other, and for fans of Star Wars and/or Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, that is more powerful than you can possibly imagine. Just a few days after Snyder tweeted a photo of a Storm Trooper being arrested in Gotham, Abrams' Bad Robot Productions posted a video on YouTube … [Link]
Mashable » Get Nostalgic With Ghost Beach's '90s Playlist
Welcome to Throwback Tunesday, where Mashable amplifies the echoes of music past. With genre trends and throwbacks, we synthesize music and nostalgia. Josh Ocean and Eric ‘Doc’ Mendelsohn of Ghost Beach know a thing or two about nostalgia. They've integrated their love for the '80s/'90s into tropical, synth-driven electro-pop; the duo's "retro-future" sound reveals a deep love for these decades. When … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ok, Let’s See What this Doctor Who Hullabaloo is All About [Comic]
This awesome comic (below) by Inanities and Scribbles came back to my mind yesterday after I’ve started watching Doctor Who for the first time 2 weeks ago (I’m up to season 4 now.) It totally represents my state of mind right now: I’m totally hooked to the show. It’s not that I didn’t want to watch it before, just that … [Link]
Mashable » The Features That Would Actually Improve the iPhone 6
Apple lovers will finally get their hands on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on Friday, and the reviews have been glowing But if you preordered one or plan on waiting in massive lines, you should know: There are a few things missing from the new devices See also: iOS 8 Review: Widgets, Keyboards and Notifications Make a Good … [Link]
Mashable » Privacy Bug in iOS 8 Could Lead to Some Awkward Conversations
If you're an iPhone owner, iOS 8 brings with it a lot of great features, including new kinds of keyboards, a way to see which apps are killing your battery and a smarter Siri. It also gives your phone a new way to rat out who you've been talking to. See also: iOS 8 Review: Widgets, Keyboards and Notifications Make a … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 8 Adoption Lags Behind Past Upgrades — So Far
If you waited to download Apple's latest mobile upgrade, iOS 8, you're not alone Research from Tapjoy found that within the past 18 hours or so, iOS 8 adoption lags behind that of iOS 7 and iOS 6 over a comparable period. The company's data pegs the iOS 8 adoption rate at around 6%, versus 15% or so for iOS 7. … [Link]
Slashdot » Snowden's Leaks Didn't Help Terrorists
HughPickens.com writes The Interecept reports that contrary to lurid claims made by U.S. officials, a new independent analysis of Edward Snowden's revelations on NSA surveillance that examined the frequency of releases and updates of encryption software by jihadi groups has found no correlation in either measure to Snowden's leaks about the NSA's surveillance techniques. According to the report "well prior … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Super Nerd Raps in the Hood [Video]
This is hilarious. From BigDawsTv: Hey guys, I honestly think this may be the best video I’ve ever made. We went to the hood with a boom box and I rapped with the homies. At first I was nervous because when I was practicing my freestyles in the car I couldn’t rhyme very well, lets just say I was having … [Link]
Mashable » California Wildfire Shows Explosive Growth, Threatens More than 2,000 Homes
UPDATED Sept. 18, 2:43 p.m ET to reflect information on an arson arrest. POLLOCK PINES, Calif. — An out-of-control wildfire that was threatening more than 2,000 homes in Northern California showed explosive growth, consuming tens of thousands of additional acres, fire officials said Thursday. The fire east of Sacramento had burned through 111 square miles, up from 44 square miles on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quantum internet could keep us safe from spying eyes
Secure networks between cities are just the beginning of an internet where not even the NSA can read your email 
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Slashdot » US Military Aware Only Belatedly of Chinese Attacks Against Transport Contractors
itwbennett writes The Senate Armed Service Committee released on Wednesday an unclassified version of a report (PDF) commissioned last year to investigate cyberattacks against contractors for the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). The report alleges that the Chinese military successfully stole emails, documents, login credentials and more from contractors, but few of those incidents were ever reported to TRANSCOM. During a … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook Takes a Couple of Shots at Google on Privacy
Tim Cook may be calm, but he knows how to land a punch. The Apple CEO has leveled criticisms against multiple big tech companies this week as part of a media blitz surrounding the release of Apple's new iPhones and the unveiling of the Apple Watch. Google, a company that Cook described in one recent interview as Apple's chief competitor, seems … [Link]
Mashable » Darrell Hammond to Replace Don Pardo as 'SNL' Announcer
Saturday Night Live is undergoing quite a few changes ahead of its upcoming 40th season, but one familiar face — well, voice — will be returning to the NBC staple: Darrell Hammond. The longtime SNL cast member is rejoining the show to replace legendary announcer Don Pardo, who passed away on Aug. 18 at the age of 96. NBC announced the … [Link]
Mashable » Social Media Users Are More Charitable Than You Might Think
There’s no doubt that social media has made it easier for charitable organizations and nonprofits to spread their messages. The major press release or fundraiser can now be simplified into a series of tweets or Facebook posts. Organizations can stay top of mind with their own pieces of social media real estate. But just how powerful can these social networks be … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Temperature-driven clock sparks new kind of generator
Inspired by a 1920s clock that harnessed changes in the volume of a gas as it heats and cools, researchers may be able to power sensors cheaply for decades 
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Mashable » Puppies Playing With a GoPro Is the Perfect Mood Booster
The middle of the week is tough. But don't worry — we have the perfect solution to prepare you for the weekend This video of puppies playing around with a GoPro is guaranteed to make you forget your worries and squeal as you think to yourself, "I must have one." So before you go and flop into that mid-workweek slump, … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian Police Arrest 15, Charge 2, For Alleged Islamic State Beheading Plot
The Washington Post reports (building on a short AP report they're also carrying) that "[Australian] police have arrested 15 people allegedly linked to the Islamic State, some who plotted a public beheading." According to the Sydney Morning Herald, of the arrestees, only two have been charged. From the Washington Post story: “Police said the planned attack was to be “random.” … [Link]
Mashable » Marriott Can 'Teleport' You to Hawaii or London via Oculus Rift
Marriott Hotels is giving a glimpse into the future of travel to those who really don't like to travel. The hotel chain is using the Oculus Rift headset and a phone booth-like structure equipped with the odors and sensations of an exotic locale to create a "4D" experience. In practice, that means strapping on an Oculus Rift that feeds you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 48% Off Anker 40W 5-Port Family-Sized Desktop USB Charger with PowerIQTM Technology – $25.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Anker 40W 5-Port Family-Sized Desktop USB Charger with PowerIQTM Technology for just $25.99. That’s 48% off on the charger’s regular price of $49.99. Say goodbye to using multiple adapters & outlets. Say hello to all-in-one charging convenience. With an industry-leading 40 watt output among 5 ports, charge any combination … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Chemistry Behind Smartphones [Science Video]
From the American Chemical Society: The iPhone 6 is almost here and the pre-orders are piling up. But what do you really know about the insides of the iPhone 6, or any smartphone for that matter? We’ve found the chemical elements lurking inside a smartphone with help from our friends at the Compound Interest blog. A typical smartphone contains about … [Link]
Mashable » Child Mortality Remains a Key Concern in Developing Regions
The world has seen a sharp decline in child mortality over the past 25 years, but in order to meet the United Nations' Millennium Development Goal to reduce child deaths by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015, further progress must be made. According to a new report released Tuesday by UNICEF, the World Bank and the World Health Organization, there were 6.3 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Primal pull of a baby crying reaches across species
Mother deer rushed towards the infant distress calls of seals, humans and even bats, suggesting that these mammals share similar emotions 
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Mashable » One Man's Lonely Quest to Build 'Bitcoin for Native Americans'
RAPID CITY, South Dakota — Payu Harris’ apartment is in shambles. Pots clutter the kitchen sink; the dish rack holds a cellphone charger. The room smells of stale cat litter and the bathroom tap runs dry. But Harris has more important things on his mind than chores – things that, if he were to have his way, could change the … [Link]
Slashdot » London's Crime Hot Spots Predicted Using Mobile Phone Data
KentuckyFC (1144503) writes A growing number of police forces around the world are using data on past crimes to predict the likelihood of crimes in the future. These predictions can be made more accurate by combining crime data with local demographic data about the local population. However, this data is time consuming and expensive to collect and so only updated … [Link]
Mashable » Forget Wearables — Here's the First Real 'Thinkable'
The hot tech category of wearable devices is not only way too broad, it's too stressful to even think about. Should you strap on a Jawbone Up or a Fitbit Flex to count your steps? Should you buy the Moto 360 now, or wait an interminable amount of months for the Apple Watch? Will Google Glass get you beaten up in … [Link]
Mashable » Step Up Your Game With 60+ Events in Tech and Digital
The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. Each week, we highlight five events that can help move your career forward. Don't see anything you like, below? Check out dozens of event listings on our board. You can sort listings by date added, receive exclusive discounts … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Announcing Spark Certification
Editor’s note: full disclosure — Ben is an advisor to Databricks. I am pleased to announce a joint program between O’Reilly and Databricks to certify Spark developers.O’Reilly has long been interested in certification, and with this inaugural program, we believe … [Link]
Slashdot » Study Finds Link Between Artificial Sweeteners and Glucose Intolerance
onproton (3434437) writes The journal Nature released a study today that reveals a link between the consumption of artificial sweeteners and the development of glucose intolerance [note: abstract online; paper itself is paywalled], a leading risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes, citing a critical alteration of intestinal bacteria. Paradoxically, these non-caloric sweeteners, which can be up to … [Link]
Mashable » 23 Times Celebs Mastered the Shruggie
Once you've seen the shruggie, more commonly recognized in its emoticon-slash-emoji-like form ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ , you'll see it everywhere In fact, the shruggie (also known as the "smugshrug") has become so ubiquitous in certain circles (read: Twitter; the Internet), that it is slowly become a default reaction. We're all going to die in an Apple-iPhone-6-pocalypse? Everything is starting to faintly taste like … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Updated Über Gigantic Spaceship Size Comparison Chart [Pic]
After many changes and additions, artist Dirk Loechel has finally released what he says is the final version of his enormous spaceship size comparison chart. He has also added the ISS for scale on the top left of the picture. The space station is surrounded by a yellow frame to make it easier to find. Click the picture to see … [Link]
Slashdot » IOCCC 2014 Now In Progress
leob (154345) writes In case you haven't noticed yet, the 23rd International Obfuscated C Code Contest is now in progress. A pre-announcement was made on Twitter in the end of August; the online submission tool is now available until 2014-Oct-19 18:17:16 UTC. 
Read more of this story at Slashdot. 
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Mashable » 10 Apps That Make the Best Use of iOS 8
iOS 8 has been touted as Apple's biggest overhaul to the operating system since its launch However, unlike iOS 7, which had a significantly different look and feel than its predecessors, many of iOS 8's biggest changes are not immediately noticeable after downloading the update See also: iOS 8 Review: Widgets, Keyboards and Notifications Make a Good OS Great That's because … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Chairman: Americans Shouldn't Subsidize Internet Service Under 10Mbps
An anonymous reader writes On Wednesday at a hearing in front of the US House Committee on Small Business, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler stated that for ISPs to be eligible for government broadband subsidies, they would have to deliver speeds of at least 10 Mbps. Said Wheeler: "What we are saying is we can't make the mistake of spending the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » What every Java developer needs to know about Java 9
Java 8 may only have been released a few months ago, but Oracle has already announced the first set of features that will be targeted for Java 9. On August 11th, Mark Reinhold, a Chief Architect for Java, made available … [Link]
Mashable » 'Interstellar' Experience Explains the Movie's Space-Time Travel and Beyond
LOS ANGELES — Little by little, we're getting more of an idea what Interstellar is all about. From that first ambiguous teaser to the extensive Comic-Con footage, Christopher Nolan has dribbled out bits of his space-exploration epic. But what Paramount Pictures is unleashing Thursday is something different altogether — something cosmic SEE ALSO: Paramount Brings 'Turtles,' Christopher Nolan and 'Interstellar' to … [Link]
Mashable » Pantone Beer Serves Up a Refreshing Redesign
There’s nothing like cracking open a crisp, cold 7412 C at the end of the day. Spanish creative agency Txaber reimagines beer packaging with their series of pantone-inspired brews labeled according to the exact colors of the delicious liquids inside the can. See also: What Your Beer Choice Says About You While you can't enjoy one of Txaber's sleek, minimalist beers … [Link]
Mashable » Why Al Gore Is Hopeful on Global Warming
Al Gore is hopeful In fact, the Nobel Laureate, who has spent years solemnly sounding the alarm on global warming, now sounds positively chipper. In an interview with Mashable this week, he argued with the conviction of a barnstorming preacher that climate change has changed from a scientific issue to a grassroots social movement and expressed excitement that the cost of … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Mouth-Watering Cheeseburger Recipes You Can't Swiss Out On
Swiss, blue cheese, Monterey Jack— it all tastes so much better when melted over a giant, juicy burger cooked on your very own home grill. In honor of National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, chef Michael Ollier of Certified Angus Beef shared a few key grilling tips with Mashable. See also: 32 Hot Dog Recipes That Relish Every NFL Team 1. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Glacial lake is green with wonder in winning photo
An otherworldly photograph of a lagoon reflecting the swirls of the aurora has taken the top prize in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition 
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Mashable » Artist Defines Untranslatable Words Through Charming Illustrations
There will never be an English translation for the word "razliubit." The Russian term means "to fall out of love, a bittersweet feeling." It's a heady concept, for which there is no direct equivalent in the English language. These are the kind of linguistic treats you'll read about in Ella Sanders' new book, Lost in Translation The UK-based writer and illustrator … [Link]
Mashable » The Fate of the UK at Stake as Scots Vote on Independence
EDINBURGH, Scotland — The fate of the United Kingdom was at stake Thursday as Scotland began voting in a referendum on whether to become an independent state, deciding whether to unravel a marriage that helped build an empire but has increasingly been felt by many Scots as stifling and one-sided. The question on the ballot paper is simplicity itself: "Should Scotland … [Link]
Mashable » MLS Gives Itself a Makeover With New Logo
Fresh off a wildly popular World Cup in the USA, Major League Soccer (MLS) is aiming to continue its momentum Stateside with a new look The league on Wednesday announced a new logo (a crest, in soccer terms) that executives say was sorely needed after two decades of existence and with major plans for the future See also: Where the Digital … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 18 September 2014
Guide to Writing Testable Code (PDF) — Google’s testable code suggestions, though C++-centric. Enchanted Objects (YouTube) — David Rose at Google talking about the UX of magical UIs. (via Mary Treseler) hpn-ssh — High Performance SSH/SCP. Lost Lessons from an … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Inspector General Lobs Big Rocks At Agency's Asteroid Hunting Program
coondoggie writes Lack of money, management structure and staff are hampering NASA's ability to effectively identify and track comets, meteorites and asteroids that might threaten Earth. The space agency's Inspector General, Paul Martin, issued a scathing report this week that said while NASA's Near Earth Object program has done substantial work in identifying the sometimes massive rocks hurtling around the … [Link]
Mashable » 'We Lined Up for 10 Days to Get the iPhone 6 First in the World'
SYDNEY — Four Australian guys spent 10 days in line waiting for the iPhone 6. They will be the first in the world to get their hands on the new device — and then they will give it away. At spots number one and number two at the flagship Apple Store in Sydney, Salvatore Gerace, 22, Sam Vieira, 21, Davor Beric, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Too early to worry about health effects of sweeteners
New research raises serious questions about how artificial sweeteners might affect our bodies, but let's keep our cool and just do more research 
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Mashable » Apple Won't Decrypt Your iPhone, Even if the Government Requests It
After the recent leak of nude celebrity photos, possibly due to an iCloud hack, it was reasonable to expect Apple to react at its iPhone event. Not a word was said about the incident during the event, but Tim Cook later said the company is taking additional steps to protect its users' security and privacy, and now, Apple is delivering on … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Locks iPhone 6/6+ NFC To Apple Pay Only
Ronin Developer writes From the Cnet article: "At last week's Apple event, the company announced Apple Pay — a new mobile payments service that utilizes NFC technology in conjunction with its Touch ID fingerprint scanner for secure payments that can be made from the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus or Apple Watch. Apple also announced a number of retailers that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Three-parent babies: It's more messy than we thought
Mitochondrial replacement lets a child's cells use power packs from a donor. But if the donor can pass on other traits, that really complicates the ethics 
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Mashable » Dog-Loving Artist Draws Hilarious Sketches Inspired By His Bull Terrier
When seeking inspiration on Instagram, look no further than man's best friend. Brazilian artist and advertising professional Rafael Mantesso always wanted a bull terrier since he was a little boy. When he got married, he decided to make his little family complete by getting his dream dog: A pup named Jimmy Choo (after the famous shoe brand). See also: Dreamy Pit … [Link]
Mashable » Newspaper Front Pages Show a Divided Scotland
As voters in Scotland readied for the polls Thursday to decide whether the country should break from the United Kingdom, headlines splashed across the front pages of UK and Scottish newspapers focused on the momentous decision and the divisive history behind the desire for independence The Guardian called it "The Day of Destiny" while The Independent referred to the situation as … [Link]
Mashable » Tweet a Short Story for a Chance to Win 'The Bone Clocks' by David Mitchell
“Fiction is a big, shimmering bubble. It's beautiful but it pops so easily." That's how David Mitchell, author of The Bone Clocks, this month's MashableReads official selection, described the process of writing to Mashable. See also: 20 Twitter Short Stories Written by Mashable Readers But if there is anybody who has mastered the craft of fiction writing, it's Mitchell. In his … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's First Bitcoin EFTPOS Card Will Allow You To Buy Your Groceries
SYDNEY — An Australian company is trialling a bitcoin EFTPOS card, allowing customers to spend the digital currency in retail stores. CoinJar, a Melbourne-based bitcoin platform, is taking the next step to make bitcoin more accessible to the public with the release of Swipe cards See also: 'The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin': An Exclusive First Look CoinJar Swipe cards are … [Link]
Mashable » The Lean Startup Movement Can Help Australian Entrepreneurs Succeed
SYDNEY — The Lean Startup Machine rolled into town in September With only 1000 tech startups in Australia and little contact with startup hotspots such as Silicon Valley or Tel Aviv, Lean Startup Machine wants to give local entrepreneurs the skills needed to compete and succeed Based on the Lean Startup movement founded by Eric Reis, which advises companies to work … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Twist Radio Beams To Send Data At 32 Gigabits Per Second
concertina226 writes Scientists from three international universities have succeeded in twisting radio beams in order to transfer data at the speed of 32 gigabits per second, which is 30 times faster than 4G LTE wireless technology in use today. The researchers, led by Alan Willner, an electrical engineering professor with the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, successfully … [Link]
Mashable » Devin Super Tramp Fills Utah Skatepark with 5,001 Balloons
If you're Devin Super Tramp you don't need a rhyme or reason to blow up 5,001 balloons and fill Utah's Banzai Skatepark with them. You do it because you can One might think balloons could be a deterrent for skateboarders just trying to showcase their sick moves, but by the look of these skaters' flawless maneuvering, they'd be pretty wrong. … [Link]
Mashable » The U.N. Climate Summit: Finally, a Chance for a New Beginning
It is supposed to be different this time. The United Nations Climate Summit, which kicks off next Tuesday, Sept. 23, in New York City, is designed to break through two decades of stymied efforts to reach a binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gases, even as the world rapidly approaches the point of no return to prevent catastrophic climate change. For … [Link]
Mashable » 'We're So Cheesecake' Is the Realest 'Fancy' Parody
This local Cheesecake Factory's "Fancy" parody is so bad it's good. Kind of like … well, The Cheesecake Factory Sarah Trimm of a Buffalo, New York CCF turns Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" into an informational music video about the ongoings of a major chain restaurant, and turns a popular dessert item into an adjective at the same time. "I am not … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a Math Teacher Win $1 Million on Wheel of Fortune
For the third time in the game show's history, a Wheel of Fortune contestant has won at least $1 million Sarah Manchester, a Maryland resident, raked in $1,017,490 after solving the final puzzle on Wednesday's show, with her answer of "Loud Laughter." See also: Pretty Much the Worst 'Wheel of Fortune' Guess Ever "What a way to start off a season," … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » The Naked Truth About Internet Security
At ProgrammableWeb's API conference next week in London (Sept 24-26), my keynote session will identify patterns in some of the recent cybersecurity transgressions, what could have been done to stop them, and why Internet security is currently a trainwreck.
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Mashable » Obama Tweets His Vote on Scottish Independence
On the eve of the Scottish independence referendum, President Obama tweeted his hope that the UK will remains "strong, robust and united." The UK is an extraordinary partner for America and a force for good in an unstable world. I hope it remains strong, robust and united. -bo — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 17, 2014 This isn't the first time … [Link]
Slashdot » Tinba Trojan Targets Major US Banks
An anonymous reader writes Tinba, the tiny (20 KB) banking malware with man-in-the-browser and network traffic sniffing capabilities, is back. After initially being made to target users of a small number of banks, that list has been amplified and now includes 26 financial institutions mostly in the US and Canada, but some in Australia and Europe as well. Tinba has … [Link]
Mashable » Purr-fection! Aubrey Plaza Is Going to Voice Grumpy Cat in a Lifetime Movie
Pawnee’s most apathetic resident is going to be the voice of the moodiest cat on the Internet Mashable has confirmed that Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza has been cast as the voice of Grumpy Cat in the upcoming Lifetime movie, Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever. In other words, this film is already your new favorite holiday classic See also: Grumpy … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists Dissect One of the World's Largest Squids
Scientists at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa dissected an enormous squid — and broadcast the entire process live online The colossal squid, a species native to waters near Antarctica, is one of the largest squids on Earth, according Kat Bolstad, a marine biologist with the Auckland University of Technology See also: The Oceans May Get Too Acidic … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Unveils More Affordable Tablets With Increased Power
Amazon’s current approach to the tablet market can best be described as “Moar!” The company unveiled five new tablet options, the Fire HDX 8.9, Fire HD 6 and HD 7 and the Fire HD 6 and 7 Kid’s Edition options on Wednesday, along with a couple of new E-Ink-based ereaders. See also: Amazon Prime Instant Video Now on Android, But There's … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon’s Kindle Voyage Is Its Lightest E-Reader Ever
Amazon’s long-term vision for digital e-readers is paper. Literally, a device that looks, feels and acts like paper, with the exception of it being a screen that can refresh and interact with the reader. Though that dream is years or decades away, the all-new Amazon Kindle Voyage may be the closest thing to it yet. On Wednesday, the Seattle-based book-selling giant … [Link]
Mashable » Another NFL Domestic Abuse Arrest: Arizona Cardinals' Jonathan Dwyer
Jonathan Dwyer, second-string running back for the Arizona Cardinals, on Wednesday became the latest NFL player to be arrested for domestic violence and deactivated by his team, stemming from a pair of July incidents that involved his wife and toddler — and allegedly included causing a fracture. Dywer was arrested Wednesday after speaking with police, according to CBS. Arizona TV anchor … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Remote Support For Disconnected, Computer-Illiterate Relatives
An anonymous reader writes I use email to communicate with my folks overseas. Their ISP only allows dial-up access to their email account (there is no option of changing ISP), that can receive messages no larger than 1MB nor hold more than 15MB (no hope of changing that either). They are computer-illiterate, click on everything they receive, and take delight … [Link]
Mashable » How to Get the Most Out of Your Battery Life in iOS 8
With iOS 8, Apple is finally incorporating features Android users have already used for years like custom keyboards, third-party widgets and app-specific battery usage statistics. Though iOS users may have long suspected that certain apps are responsible for battery drain, until iOS 8 there was no surefire way to know for sure as Apple didn't make that information readily available (though … [Link]
Slashdot » eBay Redirect Attack Puts Buyers' Credentials At Risk
mrspoonsi points out this BBC story about an eBay breach that was directing users to a spoof site. "eBay has been compromised so that people who clicked on some of its links were automatically diverted to a site designed to steal their credentials. The spoof site had been set up to look like the online marketplace's welcome page. The firm … [Link]
Mashable » 'Extant' Episodes 11 and 12 Recap: 'Architect of Eternal Life'
With episodes 11 and 12, Extant is sprinting toward the finish line, upping the drama before Wednesday's Season 1 finale The thrills, however, come too little, too late. If I were watching as a regular viewer (and not as a critic), I would've checked out after the first few chapters. Still, Extant's penultimate episodes are worthy of praise, and I'm curious … [Link]
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