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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 » The Obligatory iPhone 6 Unboxing

Friday 19 September 23:23:50 UTC 2014

Iphone-6-backFeed-tw Feed-fb Happy iPhone 6 day! We already reviewed the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus earlier this week. Still, we can't have iPhone Day without an unboxing video. See also: iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus: Which Should You Buy? My iPhone 6, courtesy of Verizon, arrived at Mashable HQ earlier this afternoon. If you're not sick of unboxing videos … [Link]

Mashable » First iPhone 6 Drop Tests Show Mixed Results

Friday 19 September 23:21:38 UTC 2014

Iphone-6-drop-testFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s two new iPhones went on sale Friday, so naturally the Internet responded by seeing how quickly they could destroy them. The new smartphones have been on sale less than 24 hours and the first wave of drop test videos are already making the rounds. The results are somewhat varied, but there are predictably tragic endings for some displays. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Google's Doubleclick Ad Servers Exposed Millions of Computers To Malware

Friday 19 September 23:12:52 UTC 2014

wabrandsma (2551008) writes with this excerpt from The Verge: Last night, researchers at Malwarebytes noticed strange behavior on sites like Last.fm, The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post. Ads on the sites were being unusually aggressive, setting off anti-virus warnings and raising flags in a number of Malwarebytes systems. After some digging, researcher Jerome Segura realized the problem was … [Link]

Slashdot » Scotland Votes No To Independence

Friday 19 September 23:12:39 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader sends this news from the BBC: Scotland voters decided to remain part of the United Kingdom on Friday, rejecting independence in a historic referendum. The decision prevented a rupture of a 307-year union with England, bringing a huge sigh of relief to the British political establishment. Scots voted 55.3 percent to 44.7 percent against independence in a … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Jet Pack Gives Instantaneous Thrust to Runners [Video]

Friday 19 September 22:54:23 UTC 2014

From ASU Research: What if every soldier could run a four-minute mile? That’s the goal behind 4MM, or 4 Minute Mile, a student project to create a wearable jetpack that enhances speed and agility. Working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and a faculty mentor, Jason Kerestes is the mastermind behind 4MM. He built a prototype of the jetpack … [Link]

Mashable » Tumblr and truTV Are Going to Make a Show About Life Hacks

Friday 19 September 22:53:18 UTC 2014

ToiletpaperspeakersFeed-tw Feed-fbTumblr users, this is your moment A new TV show coming to truTV, home of such series as Hardcore Pawn and Impractical Jokers, is set to enlist the help of Tumblr users in order to produce a show about ways to make your life easier (because that iPhone 6 can't do everything for you…yet) See also: The Simplest Life Hacks You … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Purchases .buy TLD For $4.6 Million

Friday 19 September 22:47:00 UTC 2014

onproton writes: Amazon outbid Google at the ICANN auction this week for the top-level domain .buy , to which it now has exclusive rights, paying around $4.6 million for the privilege. Google was also reportedly outbid for the .tech domain, which went for around $6.7 million. No word yet on Amazon's plans for the new domain suffix, but it's probably … [Link]

Mashable » California Wildfire Only 10% Contained as Alleged Arsonist Pleads Not Guilty

Friday 19 September 22:28:57 UTC 2014

Fire_california-2Feed-tw Feed-fbAn enormous wildfire in California continues to grow, threatening lives and property in El Dorado County. Firefighters have contained just 10% of the King Fire, which has burned 76,000 acres and threatened 12,000 homes since Sunday. High temperatures, strong winds and decreased humidity could stoke the blaze further, Cal Fire, the state's department of forestry and fire protection, said in a … [Link]

Mashable » Why You Should Never Propose on a Paddleboat

Friday 19 September 22:28:56 UTC 2014

Paddle-boatFeed-tw Feed-fb Bringing a pricey engagement ring along on a paddleboat ride is a risky move. And pulling said ring out of your pocket with no box to protect it is just asking for problems. While this proposal-gone-awry could certainly be fake, we're inclined to believe that the shocked looks of horror on the couple's faces are the real deal Either way, … [Link]

Mashable » E's 'Fashion Police' Staying on the Beat Without Joan Rivers

Friday 19 September 22:28:55 UTC 2014

Joanrivers-fixedFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Fashion Police will continue to patrol even after losing host Joan Rivers, E! announced Friday The move, says the network in a statement, comes with the blessing of the late comedienne's daughter, Melissa Rivers See also: 19 Unapologetic One-Liners From Joan Rivers “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Joan Rivers and, for the last two weeks, have turned … [Link]

Slashdot » Dropbox and Google Want To Make Open Source Security Tools Easy To Use

Friday 19 September 22:05:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Dropbox, Google, and the Open Technology Fund have announced a new organization focused on making open source security tools easier to use. Called Simply Secure, the initiative brings together security researchers with experts in user interaction and design to boost adoption rates for consumer-facing security solutions. The companies point out that various security options already do … [Link]

Mashable » MLB Thanks Derek Jeter in Touching Tribute

Friday 19 September 22:04:33 UTC 2014

Derek-jeterFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Derek Jeter emotion-punching farewell tour across the Internet continues This time, the MLB pays tribute to the Yankees legend with a short video featuring young baseball players (including pitching phenom Mo'ne Davis) thanking Jeter for being "a model of greatness." See also: Gatorade's Pitch for Derek Jeter Will Give You Goosebumps Post by MLB. Five dollars to the first person … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Featured Sci-Fi Short: L3.0 The Lonely Robot [Video]

Friday 19 September 22:00:02 UTC 2014

I just received this fantastic animated sci-fi short from filmmaker Cyril Declercq: L3.0 is alone. The streets of Paris have long since ceased resounding to the clamor of humanity and he is left to his own devices. He spends his days writing notes on paper planes and jettisoning them over the city in the hopes that they will attract some … [Link]

Mashable » Scuffles in Scotland After Vote Against Independence

Friday 19 September 21:59:49 UTC 2014

Scotland-supportersFeed-tw Feed-fbThere were scuffles in Scotland on Friday after crowds for and against independence gathered at the center of Glasgow, following Thursday's historic vote in which Scottish voters decided to remain a part of the United Kingdom Several hundred protesters were reportedly rallying in George Square during the day, waving flags and taunting the other side. See also: Scotland Votes No to … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Today in APIs: Twilio Launches New API-Twilio MMS

Friday 19 September 21:49:06 UTC 2014

Twilio has launched a new API: Twilio MMS. Beyond Verbal has announced a Wellness API to create emotionally-aware apps, devices and services. Plus: Shippo lands new funding. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Human API Says the Time Is Right for Health Data Apps

Friday 19 September 21:49:05 UTC 2014

Now is the perfect time to enter the health care market with apps that make use of a data flow from APIs, says Human API founder and CEO Andrei Pop. Speaking at DataWeek/API World this week, Pop pointed to a number of influencing factors that are making it easier for startups and developers to create data-driven health care solutions. … [Link]

Mashable » Empty Streets in Sierra Leone as Government Enforces 3-Day Ebola Lockdown

Friday 19 September 21:40:17 UTC 2014

Sierra-leone-ebola-quarantine-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbFormerly bustling streets and markets across Sierra Leone went empty Friday, as the country began its three-day lockdown to curb the spread of Ebola Authorities in Sierra Leone are requiring the country's 6 million residents to stay indoors, as they enact new measures to fight the deadly disease, which has killed more than 2,600 people in West Africa See also: Ebola … [Link]

Mashable » Step Aside, Mugshot Guy. The World Has a New Hot Criminal

Friday 19 September 21:30:57 UTC 2014

StephanieFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the summer of hot, hot crime Just a few months after the world went slack-jawed over a sexy mugshot of convicted felon Jeremy Meeks, there's a new sheriff — or, perhaps, the opposite of that — in town. Montreal resident Stéphanie Beaudoin, is facing more than 100 charges related to robberies in the Canadian towns of Arthabaska and Maple; she … [Link]

Slashdot » SteadyServ Helps Keep the Draft Beer Flowing (Video)

Friday 19 September 21:24:00 UTC 2014

"With iKeg's Technology We Guarantee You Will Never Run Out of Beer," boasts the SteadyServ website. As you listen to interviewee Mike Flockenhaus, though, you'll realize almost immediately that SteadyServ isn't making equipment for home use, but for bars and taverns that serve draft beer. Here's another good line from their site: "With the new iKeg® system, we aim to … [Link]

Mashable » The 18 Sassiest Smarrrrrtasses of Talk Like a Pirate Day

Friday 19 September 21:18:14 UTC 2014

PirateFeed-tw Feed-fbArr, me mateys! Talk Like A Pirate Day is all about rum, talking parrots and making all the nautical puns your heart desires. But some people just have to ruin it for the rest of us. This year, the term "pirate" is definitely open to interpretation. Gone are the days of dashing swashbucklers we know and love. Instead, they've been replaced … [Link]

Mashable » Roger Goodell's Press Conference Really Pissed Off the Universe

Friday 19 September 21:00:38 UTC 2014

Roger_goodell_reactionsFeed-tw Feed-fbRoger Goodell's attempt at soothing ill will didn't go exactly as planned. The NFL Commissioner held a press conference on Friday to address recent domestic violence controversies among its players, but his seemingly ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ attitude just caused more infuriation See also: NFL's Roger Goodell Just Had the Press Conference From Hell ESPN went so far as to incorporate tweets from NFL … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Evolution of Man Gets Animated [Video]

Friday 19 September 21:00:07 UTC 2014

Where did we come from? Where are we going? [ADHD] [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To Avoid Becoming a Complacent Software Developer?

Friday 19 September 20:41:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Next year will be the start of my 10th year as a software developer. For the last nice years I've worked for a variety of companies, large and small, on projects of varying sizes. During my career, I have noticed that many of the older software developers are burnt out. They would rather do their 9-5, … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6 Haters Gonna Hate

Friday 19 September 20:38:21 UTC 2014

IphoneshadeFeed-tw Feed-fbApple released the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on Friday, causing long lines, bad decisions and some serious shade from Android lovers. Across the world, anxious Apple fans stood in long lines to get their hands on the newest, biggest, brightest and fastest iPhone out there, while haters spent their time pointing out that the new gadget isn't that special. … [Link]

Mashable » NFL's Roger Goodell Just Had the Press Conference From Hell

Friday 19 September 20:31:00 UTC 2014

GoodellthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhere is Roger Goodell? The football-loving world finally got its answer on Friday afternoon when the embattled NFL commissioner made his first public appearance in over a week to address his league's spiraling domestic abuse and discipline crisis It went downhill in a hurry. Goodell was criticized by current players on Twitter during the conference, a prankster interrupted him during the … [Link]

Mashable » Pabst Blue Ribbon Sold to Russian Brewer: Will Hipsters Say Nyet?

Friday 19 September 20:03:48 UTC 2014

PabstFeed-tw Feed-fbThe maker of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer is being sold to Russian company Oasis Beverages for an undisclosed sum. Oasis is buying Pabst with TSG, an investment firm known for its work with consumer products companies. TSG Consumer Partners will take a minority stake in Pabst. See also: What Your Beer Choice Says About You In addition to its namesake beer, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hatsune Miku vs Human Dance “Comparison” [Video]

Friday 19 September 20:00:13 UTC 2014

Just need one word to describe this: Japan. [awsomemojack] [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Putting 3D Scanners In Consumer Tablets Next Year, Phones To Follow

Friday 19 September 20:00:00 UTC 2014

Zothecula writes: Intel has been working on a 3D scanner small enough to fit in the bezel of even the thinnest tablets. The company aims to have the technology in tablets from 2015, with CEO Brian Krzanich telling the crowd at MakerCon in New York on Thursday that he hopes to put the technology in phones as well. Share on Google+ Read more … [Link]

Mashable » NY Times Calls Shonda Rhimes 'Angry Black Woman,' Now Everyone's Angry

Friday 19 September 19:38:22 UTC 2014

ShondarhimesFeed-tw Feed-fbShonda Rhimes, the woman whose golden touch has produced an entire night of programming on ABC this year, is arguably one of the most powerful women working in TV. And the New York Times just made a big mistake by crossing her Rhimes took to Twitter Friday to air her issues with the writer of a profile piece after being characterized … [Link]

Mashable » Howard the Duck's Comeback Is Complete With This Mondo Portrait

Friday 19 September 19:31:36 UTC 2014

Howard.the_.duck_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbNot since Robert Downey Jr. got the Iron Man gig has anyone had an improbable career rebound via a Marvel movie quite like Howard the Duck. After suffering nearly 30 years of being a punchline, the irascible anthropomorphic waterfowl returned in Guardians of the Galaxy as a … well, a punchline. But it was a funny punchline, and served to remind … [Link]

Mashable » 10 Things We Learned About Social Media Users' Charitable Habits

Friday 19 September 19:30:04 UTC 2014

Charity1Feed-tw Feed-fbAs the #IceBucketChallenge campaign showed us, social media can be a powerful medium for charitable organizations. However, the precise nature of the relationship between social good and platforms like Facebook and Twitter can often be unclear. Do social media users really absorb the message? Do people use activism on a social platform instead of actually donating money to a charitable cause? … [Link]

Slashdot » The Minecraft Parent

Friday 19 September 19:23:26 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes: Michael Agger has an interesting article in the New Yorker about parenting in the internet era and why Minecraft is the one game parents want their kids to play. He says, "Screens are no longer simply bicycles for the mind; they are bicycles that children can ride anywhere, into the virtual schoolyard where they might encounter disturbing news … [Link]

Mashable » In South Africa, One World Futbol Delivers 1 Millionth Unbreakable Soccer Ball

Friday 19 September 19:10:03 UTC 2014

Oneworld-soccer-millionth-highrezFeed-tw Feed-fbA young company with a one-of-a-kind technological innovation is celebrating a milestone that's enabling tens of millions of children worldwide to better access the power of play One World Futbol Project, founded in 2010, produced and delivered its millionth ultra-durable soccer ball at a school in South Africa with the help of Chevrolet, its founding corporate partner, the companies announced on … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Videogames Had Impossible Mode [Video]

Friday 19 September 19:00:12 UTC 2014

The best part is the one featuring Leonardo (TMNT.) Just watch it. [Source: Dorkly] [Link]

Slashdot » Canadian Regulator Threatens To Impose New Netflix Regulation

Friday 19 September 18:48:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: Netflix appeared before the Canadian broadcast regulator today, resulting in a remarkably heated exchange, with threats of new regulation. The discussion was very hostile — the CRTC repeatedly ordered Netflix to provide subscriber information and other confidential data. As tempers frayed, the Canadian regulator expressed disappointment over the responses from a company that it said "takes … [Link]

Mashable » After 'No' Vote, Scotland's Leader Steps Down

Friday 19 September 18:38:08 UTC 2014

Salmond-resignsFeed-tw Feed-fbScottish First Minister Alex Salmond resigned on Friday after the country voted against seceding from the United Kingdom. Salmond was a vocal supporter and leader of the Yes campaign for Scotland's independence, and his parting words were, "For Scotland the campaign continues and the dream shall never die." He also acknowledged the biggest success of the referendum: the 85% voter turnout. … [Link]

Mashable » Scotland Rejects Independence; Internet Reacts Accordingly

Friday 19 September 18:38:07 UTC 2014

Melgibson1Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter a long and tiresome night, the votes were tallied and the results came in — Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom The voter turnout broke records, but in the end, the "No Thanks" campaign prevailed. See also: Scotland Votes No to Independence. Now What? Reactions were mixed, but one thing we learned was that Scotland has a great … [Link]

Mashable » Just 2 People Dancing on the Side of a Building

Friday 19 September 18:30:31 UTC 2014

DancethumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Dancing is a dangerous sport. But dancing on the side of a building, suspended in the air, inches away from glass windows is just treacherous. Amelia Rudolph and Roel Seeber took a leap and executed a vertical dance performance on the side of the Oakland, California, city hall — all while suspended a scary distance off the ground. Freerunners Level … [Link]

Mashable » Sunday's Climate Protest Could Be a Turning Point on Global Warming

Friday 19 September 18:20:10 UTC 2014

ClimatemarchFeed-tw Feed-fbThis Sunday, upwards of 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets of New York City in a worldwide climate protest that organizers say will be the largest and most diverse in history If these numbers prove correct, then the "People's Climate March" will likely mark the moment when global warming transitions from being a science and policy issue into … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » MindMeld API Helps Businesses Prepare for a Voice-Activated Future

Friday 19 September 18:13:50 UTC 2014

At DataWeek/API World this week in San Francisco, Timothy Tuttle, CEO and founder of Expect Labs, creator of the MindMeld API, argued that businesses need to start thinking about how to incorporate speech-recognition artificial intelligence into apps and business systems. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Dropbox Announces New Features In Its Datastore API

Friday 19 September 18:13:49 UTC 2014

Popular cloud file-sharing platform Dropbox has announced the addition of three new features to its Datastore API. Data stores are simple embedded databases that are linked to Dropbox, making it easy to keep an app's per-user data (settings, bookmarks and game state) in sync across multiple devices. These additional features are designed to make the process even more effective. … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Follow These Simple Design Rules to Make Your API More Usable

Friday 19 September 18:13:48 UTC 2014

Our biggest business at SDK Bridge is documenting other companies’ APIs. This has given us a chance to examine a large number of APIs in detail and to see which design patterns have emerged. If you use these design patterns in your own API, then developers are more likely to get up and running quickly. Which Information Goes Where There … [Link]

Mashable » James Franco: I'm Not the Selfie King

Friday 19 September 18:13:47 UTC 2014

JamesfrancoFeed-tw Feed-fbJames Franco is many things: film star, director, soap opera alum, former Oscar host, poet, Broadway lead, film school graduate, heartthrob, teacher. But please, Internet, he's not the selfie king. During a small press gathering this week to promote his new AOL On Originals series called Making a Scene — a humorous collection of digital shorts that mashes up two iconic … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Epilepsy gives woman compulsion to write poems

Friday 19 September 18:11:28 UTC 2014

To whom shall I compare thee? A woman with epilepsy has a rare condition – the constant urge to write poetry, which may shed light on creativity [Link]

Mashable » Joan Rivers' Facebook Page Accidentally Promotes New iPhones

Friday 19 September 18:10:26 UTC 2014

Joan-riversFeed-tw Feed-fbFans of the late comedian Joan Rivers saw an odd message on her Facebook Page Friday morning that appeared to be a plug for the new iPhones. #D’OH > The late #JoanRivers promotes #iPhone6 from beyond the grave. Steve Jobs could not be reached for comment http://t.co/N3qEEAgYKR — Merry Morud (@MerryMorud) September 19, 2014 The status update was quickly pulled. The … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus: Which Should You Buy?

Friday 19 September 17:53:11 UTC 2014

Iphone6v6plusFeed-tw Feed-fbAs you may have heard, there are two new iPhone 6 devices available today. And as lines for Apple's new Jesus phone stretch into the stratosphere (or don't), there's a big question on plenty of would-be buyers' minds: Should I buy the iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus? See also: Which iPhone 6 Do You Want? It's a good question … [Link]

Slashdot » Putin To Discuss Plans For Disconnecting Russia From the Internet

Friday 19 September 17:52:00 UTC 2014

New submitter GlowingCat writes: Russian President Vladimir Putin and several high-ranking officials will discuss the security of the Russian segment of the Internet at the meeting of the Russian Security Council next week. According to various reports, the officials will make a number of decisions about regulating the use of the Internet in Russia. This includes the ability to cut … [Link]

New Scientist – News » iPhone eye test spots vision problems cheaply

Friday 19 September 17:30:00 UTC 2014

A cheap iPhone accessory that measures your glasses prescription brings eyecare to the places where it is most needed [Link]

Mashable » Egypt's New Internet Surveillance System Remains Shrouded in Mystery

Friday 19 September 17:30:00 UTC 2014

Egypt-surveillance-01Feed-tw Feed-fbIn June, a leaked document revealed that the Egyptian government was looking for a sophisticated new tool to monitor its citizens social media and Internet activities Three months passed. Then, on Wednesday, anonymous government officials reportedly confirmed that a local company called Systems Engineering of Egypt (SEE or See Egypt) had won the bid to develop the system, which would allegedly … [Link]

Mashable » Nick Frost to Appear in This Year's 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special

Friday 19 September 17:23:35 UTC 2014

Nick_frostFeed-tw Feed-fbEnglish comedian Nick Frost is going to spend some time with the Doctor this Christmas. BBC America announced on Friday that Frost — along with Misfits alum Nathan McMullen and Michael Troughton, son of second Doctor Patrick Troughton — will appear in this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special. See also: 'Doctor Who' Explained in 25 GIFs #DoctorWho Christmas special guest stars! … [Link]

Mashable » ISIS Continues Propaganda Campaign With 55-Minute 'Flames of War' Video

Friday 19 September 17:21:43 UTC 2014

Isis-flames-of-war-propaganda-video-01Feed-tw Feed-fbTwo days after releasing an explosion-ridden 2-minute trailer, the Islamic State, released the full-length propaganda video titled "Flames of War" on Friday. (The militant group is also known as ISIS or ISIL.) The 55-minute video is narrated in English by someone with what sounds like a North American accent and shows a series of scenes from ISIS battles in Syria and … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When Freerunning Meets Gaming: Freerunning in 8-Bit [Video]

Friday 19 September 17:21:09 UTC 2014

The Set-Up in which Jason Paul and Team Farang are performing their run is simply awesome. The scenery is built in the look and feel of a 2D video game and reminds of legendary arcade games. Jason Paul needs to find the way out of a Maya temple, has to fight Ninjas before he finds his way over sketchy roof … [Link]

Slashdot » TrueCrypt Gets a New Life, New Name

Friday 19 September 17:08:00 UTC 2014

storagedude writes: Amid ongoing security concerns, the popular open source encryption program TrueCrypt may have found new life under a new name. Under the terms of the TrueCrypt license — which was a homemade open source license written by the authors themselves rather than a standard one — a forking of the code is allowed if references to TrueCrypt are … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands of Ravens Fans Line Up to Trade In Their Ray Rice Jerseys

Friday 19 September 17:05:11 UTC 2014

RayricelineFeed-tw Feed-fbThousands of Baltimore Ravens fans are streaming into M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, to exchange their Ray Rice No. 27 jerseys, the team's former running back who the NFL indefinitely suspended after TMZ leaked video footage of Rice knocking out his then-fiancée in a hotel elevator. The incident has since sparked a national conversation about domestic violence. The Ravens invited … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Sims 4 in Real Life [Video]

Friday 19 September 17:00:41 UTC 2014

I think I’ll keep my real life, thank you. [The Warp Zone] [Link]

New Scientist – News » Einstein makes an appearance in superheavy chemistry

Friday 19 September 17:00:00 UTC 2014

A chemical compound using superheavy element seaborgium is the first to show effects linked to Einstein's theory of relativity [Link]

New Scientist – News » Free will persists (even if your brain made you do it)

Friday 19 September 16:49:00 UTC 2014

If neuroscientists were one day able to predict your every action and decision based on brain scans, will you abandon the concept of free will? Probably not [Link]

Mashable » Jon Hamm, Other Celebs Step Up in White House PSA to Stop Sexual Assault

Friday 19 September 16:46:17 UTC 2014

Jon-ham-white-house-psaFeed-tw Feed-fb The White House's new campaign to stop sexual assault and rape reaches out to everyone. Celebrities including Jon Hamm, Kerry Washington, Questlove and others appear in the "It's On Us" campaign, urging others to step up to help put an end to sexual assault rape culture as a whole. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden also appear in … [Link]

Mashable » How to Get the iPhone 6 Without Waiting in Line for Hours

Friday 19 September 16:42:15 UTC 2014

Iphone_63Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you haven't pre-ordered an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus and still want to be among the first to own the device, there's a good chance you'll be facing a long line at the Apple Store today or this weekend. Most Apple stores get pretty big shipments of new iPhones; that's the obvious choice, but not the only one. In … [Link]

Mashable » How Thought Leaders Approach the Climate Change Conversation

Friday 19 September 16:40:31 UTC 2014

Ban-ki-moon-climateFeed-tw Feed-fbClimate change: It's as important a topic as it is polarizing. And it's a conversation that needs to happen now — in fact, a new report states that the next 15 years could determine the fate of the Earth's climate. The conversation of climate change, and what we can do to slow its effects, is one of the most prominent topics … [Link]

Mashable » A Man Waited 2 Days in Line for an iPhone 6 to Try to Win Back His Wife

Friday 19 September 16:30:44 UTC 2014

BristolappleFeed-tw Feed-fb Apple may have added features to the iPhone 6 that help with "reachability" — but will it help a Bristol area man reach his wife after their recent divorce? Yet to be seen Darius Wlodarski is heartbroken after splitting with his wife of 20 years about a month ago. Before they broke up, he promised himself that he'd get her … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Friday 19 September 16:30:00 UTC 2014

All the latest on newscientist.com: 6 solar strangenesses, US drone zones open, Ig Nobels, Apple Watch, ants vs spiders, epileptic poetry and more [Link]

Slashdot » Science Has a Sexual Assault Problem

Friday 19 September 16:26:00 UTC 2014

cold fjord writes: Phys.org reports, "The life sciences have come under fire recently with a study published in PLOS ONE that investigated the level of sexual harassment and sexual assault of trainees in academic fieldwork environments. The study found 71% of women and 41% of men respondents experienced sexual harassment, while 26% of women and 6% of men reported experiencing … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Milky Way map swirls with 219 million stars

Friday 19 September 16:19:00 UTC 2014

The most detailed map of our galaxy ever made reveals the incomprehensible majesty of our neighbourhood [Link]

Mashable » Stop Motion Animation Explained in 2 Minutes

Friday 19 September 16:11:02 UTC 2014

Stop-motion-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Stop motion is an animation technique that's been around for more than 100 years, so you’ve probably encountered it somewhere Maybe you’ve seen a big-budget feature film like The Nightmare Before Christmas; or maybe you've just watched someone's funny Vine video. See also: The Beginner's Guide to Vine But do you know how stop motion animation is done? Whether you’re … [Link]

Mashable » Happy 40th Birthday, Jimmy Fallon: A GIFtrospective

Friday 19 September 16:09:59 UTC 2014

JimmybirthdayFeed-tw Feed-fbJimmy Fallon turned 40 on Friday. The big 4-0. Officially over the hill. No matter if he played bit roles on Spin City or hosted iconic late-night talk shows, Jimmy has tackled his career with the ultimate enthusiasm See also: 14 'Late Night' Videos That Prove Jimmy Fallon Rules the Internet Even though he is entering a new phase of his … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hilarious iPhone 6 Commercial Parody [Video]

Friday 19 September 16:00:32 UTC 2014

Warning: Language. An hilarious parody of the iPhone 6 commercial that actually gets to the point. [CH] [Link]

Mashable » Alibaba Market Cap Tops $225 Billion on IPO Debut, Passing Facebook

Friday 19 September 15:58:15 UTC 2014

Jack-ma3Feed-tw Feed-fbWatch out, Facebook, you've got company in the $200 billion club After a two-hour delay on Friday morning, Alibaba stock began trading at $92.70 a share, well above its IPO price of $68 a share, giving the company a market cap of nearly $230 billion. That puts Alibaba value significantly above Amazon's market valuation, a company it's often compared to, and … [Link]

Mashable » After Scotland, Catalonia Pushes Vote for Independence From Spain

Friday 19 September 15:52:47 UTC 2014

Catalonia-scotlandFeed-tw Feed-fbScotland’s decision to stay within the United Kingdom cost separatists across Europe political momentum they could have gained for their own independence ambitions. But the regional parliament in Spain's Catalonia was still expected Friday to grant its leader the power to call a secession referendum denounced as illegal by the central government in Madrid. The prospect of an independent Scotland would … [Link]

Mashable » Tim Cook Showed Up at Palo Alto's Apple Store, Everyone Took a Selfie

Friday 19 September 15:39:09 UTC 2014

Tim_cook_selfieFeed-tw Feed-fbSleeping on the sidewalk outside an Apple Store is totally worth it if Tim Cook shows up. The Apple CEO stopped by the Palo Alto store Friday morning to pose for selfies with intrepid line-dwellers. Cook was also there to, you know, welcome the iPhone 6 or something like that — but selfies, right?! Selfie with Tim Cook@CBSSF pic.twitter.com/j0Kdms5IiN — Kiet … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Video chat in US jail shelved over concerns for inmates

Friday 19 September 15:30:00 UTC 2014

Dallas County Jail lost its bid to install "video visitation" equipment after concerns were raised that in-person visits would be restricted [Link]

Mashable » J. Lo's Butt Stars in 'Booty' Music Video

Friday 19 September 15:03:53 UTC 2014

ButtsFeed-tw Feed-fb Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea's gyrating butts co-star in J. Lo's new slightly NSFW video for her "Booty" remix, which dropped Thursday on YouTube. Lopez teased the upcoming video earlier this month after releasing the remixed track, which features vocals from the artist behind "Fancy" and "Black Widow." See also: Shakespeare Meets Top 40 Music in 'Pop Sonnets' The song … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Scotland's scientists breathe easier after No vote

Friday 19 September 15:01:00 UTC 2014

Scientists in Scotland are largely relieved by the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum, believing science to be safer in a united kingdom [Link]

Mashable » What the Music Industry Could Learn From Digital Marketing

Friday 19 September 14:59:30 UTC 2014

Mobile-musicFeed-tw Feed-fbThis article is part of SWOT Team, a new series on Mashable that features insights from leaders in marketing, brand-building and public relations. According to Nielsen SoundScan’s latest report, more than 70% of the music consumed in the first six months of 2014 in the U.S. was either downloaded or streamed — and streaming services are the only part of the … [Link]

Slashdot » 'Why Banana Skins Are Slippery' Wins IgNobel

Friday 19 September 14:58:00 UTC 2014

gbjbaanb writes: This year's Ig Nobel prize was won by Japanese researchers investigating why banana skins produced a frictionless surface compared to apple and orange peels. (Apparently, "The polysaccharide follicular gels that give banana skins their slippery properties are also found in the membranes where our bones meet," so its not all fun and jollity). Other prizes were awarded for … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 6 Plus Teardown Reveals a Battery Nearly as Big as an iPhone 5S

Friday 19 September 14:26:44 UTC 2014

BatteryFeed-tw Feed-fb You know the drill, folks: A new iPhone comes out, and within hours, it has been torn to pieces by the folks at iFixit. More precisely, we're talking about the iPhone 6 Plus, the iPhone 6's bigger brother. The teardown of the biggest iPhone yet didn't bring too many surprises: Apple is still using non-standard pentalobe screws, but it is … [Link]

Slashdot » Native Netflix Support Is Coming To Linux

Friday 19 September 14:17:00 UTC 2014

sfcrazy writes: Native support for Netflix is coming to Linux, thanks to their move from Silverlight to HTML5, Mozilla and Google Chrome. Paul Adolph from Netflix proposed a solution to Ubuntu developers: "Netflix will play with Chrome stable in 14.02 if NSS version 3.16.2 or greater is installed. If this version is generally installed across 14.02, Netflix would be able … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's eRase Product Washes Your Brain of U2 Memories

Friday 19 September 14:15:16 UTC 2014

U2-appleFeed-tw Feed-fb Never fear, millennials — you can forget all memories of U2 and their stupid free iOS 8 album Conan O'Brien pokes fun at the Bono-fied haters with the not-real-but-could-be-real Apple product eRase U2, a simple brain-wiping system designed to powerwash your memories of the Irish band. Too bad we'll never forget the terrible quality of that Apple live stream, though. … [Link]

Mashable » The iPhone 6 Chaos Could Include Biggest Crowds Since the First iPhone

Friday 19 September 14:10:34 UTC 2014

Appleiphone6dayFeed-tw Feed-fbThe thermometer read 54 degrees Fahrenheit on the street outside Apple’s Fifth Avenue Flagship Store in New York City, but gusting 21 mph winds made it feel much chiller. Not than anyone cared, of course — most certainly not the hundreds of people lined up to buy a brand new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus when the store opened at 8 … [Link]

Mashable » 9 Women to Be Honored for Breaking New Ground in Communications

Friday 19 September 14:08:07 UTC 2014

9.17.14.womenincommunicationsFeed-tw Feed-fbWomen are changing the landscape of communications. From recreating the way we consume news and producing innovative formats of content, to using the power of new media to address some of the greatest challenges of our time, women are redefining all aspects of communications: marketing, journalism, advertising, broadcast, public relations and social good. The honorees of the second annual WiCi Awards … [Link]

Mashable » Passenger Videos Show JetBlue Cabin Filling With Smoke

Friday 19 September 14:00:43 UTC 2014

JetblueFeed-tw Feed-fbLONG BEACH, California — A JetBlue airliner that experienced engine problems soon after takeoff returned to Long Beach Airport on Thursday, after smoke filled the cabin and passengers evacuated onto the runway using the plane's emergency slides. None of the 142 passengers and five crew members were injured during the evacuation, though medical personnel tended to three passengers at the scene, … [Link]

Slashdot » Scotland Votes No To Independence

Friday 19 September 13:57:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader sends this news from the BBC: Scotland voters decided to remain part of the United Kingdom on Friday, rejecting independence in a historic referendum. The decision prevented a rupture of a 307-year union with England, bringing a huge sigh of relief to the British political establishment. Scots voted 55.3 percent to 44.7 percent against independence in a … [Link]

Mashable » Analysts: Apple to Set a New Record for iPhone Sales This Weekend

Friday 19 September 13:55:06 UTC 2014

455703058Feed-tw Feed-fbThe lines are back. Large crowds of customers queued up for hours — if not days — in cities around the world, like New York, Berlin and Sydney for the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. While Apple is expected to have a blockbuster opening weekend for iPhone sales, analysts are split on whether it will set a new record … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Stricter rules will thwart Japan's whaling attempts

Friday 19 September 13:54:00 UTC 2014

From now on, Japan will have to work much harder to convince the world that its "scientific whaling" should be allowed to continue [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks TV Campaign Celebrates Life's Moments in Text and Emoji

Friday 19 September 13:38:51 UTC 2014

154211247Feed-tw Feed-fb Starbucks is jumping on iPhone 6 fever with a new campaign that shows special moments in iOS-based MMS closeness. The Seattle-based coffee chain is rolling out three new ads from ad agency BBDO that feature text and emoji-based interactions, which occur simultaneously with spoken dialogue. See also: The Reason Starbucks Spells Your Name Wrong In "Apology," above, the male half … [Link]

Slashdot » U2 and Apple Collaborate On 'Non-Piratable, Interactive Format For Music'

Friday 19 September 13:35:00 UTC 2014

Squiff writes U2 and Apple are apparently collaborating on a new, "interactive format for music," due to launch in "about 18 months." (A direct interview is available at Time, but paywalled.) Bono said the new tech "can't be pirated" and will re-imagine the role of album artwork. Marco Arment has some suitably skeptical commentary: "Full albums are as interesting to … [Link]

Mashable » Billy Crystal and Jimmy Fallon Trade Their Favorite Robin Williams Stories

Friday 19 September 13:16:32 UTC 2014

Billy_crystal_remembers_his_friend__robin_williams_-_youtubeFeed-tw Feed-fb Martin Short, Jon Lovitz, Rob Reiner, Danny DeVito, Jimmy Fallon and Robin Williams board a bus in Washington, D.C. — now that's the beginning a memorable tale On Thursday's Tonight Show, Fallon and Billy Crystal shared their favorite stories about the late Robin Williams. Crystal recalled the conversations with his dear friend, while Fallon's story culminated with a classic bit … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gaze-tracker lets you connect to devices with a glance

Friday 19 September 13:08:00 UTC 2014

A headset computer that knows where you're looking can connect you to your devices or to other people with just a look and a nod [Link]

Slashdot » Home Depot Says Breach Affected 56 Million Cards

Friday 19 September 12:52:00 UTC 2014

wiredmikey writes: Home Depot said on Thursday that a data breach affecting its stores across the United States and Canada is estimated to have exposed 56 million customer payment cards between April and September 2014. While previous reports speculated that Home Depot had been hit by a variant of the BlackPOS malware that was used against Target Corp., the malware … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Multipeer Connectivity on iOS 8 with Swift

Friday 19 September 12:29:14 UTC 2014

Multipeer Connectivity is a means of identifying and connecting services together, and allows for very easy passing back and forth of data with minimal setup. If you are thinking that this seems similar to Bonjour, you are correct; however, Bonjour … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 65% Off on The Jurassic Park Blu-ray Trilogy on Blu-Ray – $29.99

Friday 19 September 12:05:06 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Jurassic Park Blu-ray Trilogy for just $29.99! That’s 65% off on the trilogy’s regular list price of $85.94. Experience one of the biggest movie trilogies of all time like never before with the Jurassic Park Blu-ray Trilogy! “You won’t believe your eyes” (Rolling Stone) when dinosaurs once again roam … [Link]

Slashdot » Inside Shenzen's Grey-Market iPhone Mall

Friday 19 September 12:03:00 UTC 2014

jfruh writes Despite being largely manufactured in China, iPhones are still too expensive for most Chinese to afford — new ones, anyway. That's why thousands come to a bustling marketplace in Shenzen that specializes in older grey-market iPhones. Many of them are damaged phones that have been refurbished by enterprising merchants. From the story: "Reselling iPhones can be a lucrative … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Ants fight dirty in turf war with spiders

Friday 19 September 11:58:00 UTC 2014

In the forests of eastern Australia, a squadron of social spiders faces off against an army of the world's most dangerous ants in a pitched battle for survival [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Funniest Wi-Fi Names Ever [Pics]

Friday 19 September 11:42:47 UTC 2014

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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Big Question: How Deodorant (And Antiperspirant) Work? [Science Video]

Friday 19 September 11:41:31 UTC 2014

The science behind why deodorants and antiperspirants work… [Metal Floss] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Shazam to Black Adam: The Scorpion King is a Fun Movie! [Comic]

Friday 19 September 11:40:35 UTC 2014

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Mashable » 22 Haunted House Reactions to Pee Your Pants With Laughter

Friday 19 September 11:30:00 UTC 2014

Haunted-house-reactionsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s the moooost wonderful tiiiime of the yeaaar! While some may scoff at the sight of Halloween decorations filling up the shelves at your local Walgreens, we happily welcome the season — especially when it comes to haunted house reactions. Once again, Nightmares Fear Factory has left those too scared to actually visit shrieking with laughter at the expense of horrified … [Link]

Mashable » Scotland's Royal and Ancient Golf Club Votes to Admit Women

Friday 19 September 11:16:57 UTC 2014

GolfFeed-tw Feed-fbThe prestigious Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews, Scotland voted Thursday to allow women to join for the first time in its 260-year history See also: Your Guide to the Scottish Independence Debate Peter Dawson, the secretary of the R&A said in a statement that the club's 2,400 male members voted "overwhelmingly" in favor of admitting female golfers. "More … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Apple's smart watch could have us all self-monitoring

Friday 19 September 11:12:00 UTC 2014

With its finger on your pulse, the Apple Watch will spawn a new generation of apps to monitor health, fitness and perhaps even emotions [Link]

New Scientist – News » Some inmates should have the right to euthanasia

Friday 19 September 10:33:00 UTC 2014

Should convicted prisoners facing life behind bars get the right to die on the grounds of their tortured existence? Sometimes, says physician Christian Brown [Link]

Mashable » The Top 27 'Friends' Moments, According to Tumblr

Friday 19 September 10:30:17 UTC 2014

Friends1Feed-tw Feed-fbTwenty years after Friends first charmed its way into the pop culture world, we still find ways to relate When your job's a jokes, you're broke and your love life's D.O.A., you can always find comfort in the confines of Monica's unrealistically massive New York apartment. Real estate envy aside, we're still enamored by the show's romances, charmed by its friendships … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 19 September 2014

Friday 19 September 10:29:31 UTC 2014

Deep Learning Bibliography — an annotated bibliography of recent publications (2014-) related to Deep Learning. Inside the Go Playground — on safely offering a REPL over the web to strangers. Wolfram Tweet-a-Program — clever marketing trick, and reminiscent of Perl … [Link]

Mashable » 9 Flashy Camera Accessories for the iPhone 6

Friday 19 September 10:04:52 UTC 2014

Accessories-for-iphone6Feed-tw Feed-fbWith the launch of the iPhone 6 comes a flood of accessories The new smartphone's camera is impressive on its own, but there are several ways to take your mobile photography to the next level. From tripods to lenses, various camera accessories are available for you to trick out your brand-new toy See also: 11 Sleek iPhone 6 Cases and Accessories … [Link]

Mashable » France Launches First Airstrike Against ISIS in Iraq

Friday 19 September 9:49:45 UTC 2014

HollandeFeed-tw Feed-fbPARIS — France says it has conducted its first airstrike in Iraq and has destroyed a logistics depot held by the Islamic State (ISIS) group. The office of President Francois Hollande's office said Rafale fighter jets struck the depot in northeastern Iraq on Friday morning and the target was "entirely destroyed." See also: Slave to Terror: One Woman Sold to ISIS … [Link]

Mashable » Burger Store Hijacks McDonald's Monopoly Competition in Cheeky Campaign

Friday 19 September 9:42:15 UTC 2014

McopolyFeed-tw Feed-fbSYDNEY — Hungry Jack's has flipped McDonald's monopoly competition on its head. The rival burger store, more commonly known as Burger King in the U.S., has piggybacked on one of McDonald's most successful campaigns — the monopoly game — by giving away the food prizes in Hungry Jack's restaurants too. See also: Apple Deal Sheds Light on McDonald's Digital Transformation The … [Link]

Slashdot » Netropolitan Is a Facebook For the Affluent, and It's Only $9000 To Join

Friday 19 September 9:30:00 UTC 2014

MojoKid writes Facebook has become too crowded and too mundane. With around 1.3 billion Facebook users, it's understandable to be overwhelmed by everything and want to get away from it all. However, unlike Facebook which is looking to connect everyone to the internet, there is a new site called Netropolitan that focuses more on exclusivity and privacy. The site was … [Link]

Slashdot » The Myths and Realities of Synthetic Bioweapons

Friday 19 September 7:17:44 UTC 2014

Lasrick writes Three researchers from King's College, London, walk through the security threats posed by synthetic and do-it-yourself biology, assessing whether changes in technology and associated costs make it any easier for would-be terrorists to pursue biological weapons for high-consequence, mass- casualty attacks (and even whether they would want to). "Those who have overemphasized the bioterrorism threat typically portray it … [Link]

Mashable » Doug the Pug Isn't Sure If He's a Pup or Person

Friday 19 September 7:00:04 UTC 2014

DougpugFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes animals can take on some very human-like characteristics Internet, meet Doug the Pug, your new favorite dog that may or may not actually be a person because he certainly acts like one. See also: Marnie the Dog Imitates Selfie King James Franco When Doug isn't sipping coffee (not really), tearing it up on his skateboard or preparing for the inevitable … [Link]

Mashable » Scotland Votes No to Independence. Now What?

Friday 19 September 6:04:09 UTC 2014

Scotland-celebrationFeed-tw Feed-fbGLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland voted 'No' to independence on Thursday. After a long night, here are some of the key questions to consider: What happened? (a) The media and mainstream politicians successfully implemented "project fear" — a tsunami of warnings that it would be bad for business and lead to an unstable currency. Some of their warnings were justified, others spin. … [Link]

Slashdot » Europeans Came From Three Ancestry Groupings

Friday 19 September 6:03:00 UTC 2014

Taco Cowboy writes A recent study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Tübingen in Germany has found that present day Europeans are descendants of three different groups of people — A near east farmer group, an indigenous hunter gatherer group, and an ancient North Eurasian group from Siberia. "Nearly all Europeans have ancestry from all three … [Link]

Mashable » Yada Yada Yada, This Tumblr Is Recreating 'Seinfeld' With Skeletons

Friday 19 September 6:00:24 UTC 2014

Seinfeld-skeletonsFeed-tw Feed-fbTumblr humor, while often based on pop culture, frequently teeters the fine line between things your parents will find funny and things that will make them worry for your future. The "Jerry Seinfeld's Skeleton" Tumblr sits comfortably about 600 miles over that line. See also: Seinfeld Emoji Are Real, and They're Spectacular Nearing 10,000 subscribers, "Jerry Seinfeld's Skeleton" is a Tumblr … [Link]

Mashable » Scotland Votes No: Friday's Front Pages

Friday 19 September 5:39:14 UTC 2014

Scotland-votes-noFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a long day (and night) of voting and counting each and every paper ballot, Scotland rejected independence from the United Kingdom. The voter turnout was extremely high — up to 90% in some districts —although the result was a No, the political landscape in Scotland has forever changed. It was a night of history Here are the front pages that … [Link]

Mashable » 'U Guessed It' Rap Lyrics Keep Popping Up in Hilarious Vines

Friday 19 September 5:00:05 UTC 2014

Og-maco-uguesseditFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Vine community has claimed a manic, obscenity-filled rap song as its own. Viners have transformed intense lyrics from OG Maco's "U Guessed It" into humorous Vine videos that call out people who are wildly guessing on a variety of topics such as school, relationships and even Dora the Explorer See also: Amen! A Christian Rap Album Is No. 1 on … [Link]

Slashdot » Study: Chimpanzees Have Evolved To Kill Each Other

Friday 19 September 4:54:00 UTC 2014

sciencehabit writes A major new study of warfare in chimpanzees finds that lethal aggression can be evolutionarily beneficial in that species, rewarding the winners with food, mates, and the opportunity to pass along their genes. The findings run contrary to recent claims that chimps fight only if they are stressed by the impact of nearby human activity—and could help explain … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple's "Warrant Canary" Has Died

Friday 19 September 3:59:41 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes When Apple published its first Transparency Report on government activity in late 2013, the document contained an important footnote that stated: "Apple has never received an order under Section 215 of the USA Patriot Act. We would expect to challenge such an order if served on us." Now Jeff John Roberts writes at Gigaom that Apple's warrant canary … [Link]

Mashable » Emojiyo Gives Your Emoji Keyboard a Facelift

Friday 19 September 3:55:58 UTC 2014

EmojiyoFeed-tw Feed-fb Until iOS 8, the native emoji keyboard was pretty much the only "fun" keyboard available on iOS. Now with the new operating system, developers can create custom keyboards. While we've seen everything from animated GIF keyboards to gesture-based offerings, a new app wants to give your old standby emoji keyboard a much-needed overhaul. See also: 10 Apps That Make the … [Link]

Mashable » Devastated Australian Drops His New iPhone 6 on Live Television

Friday 19 September 3:27:30 UTC 2014

Iphone_62Feed-tw Feed-fbSYDNEY — It is the moment nightmares are made of. Just as you get your hands on the hottest product of the day, you falter. The news crews are too much, the attention overwhelming, you start to shake. Next thing you know, that beautiful piece of Apple technology is heading for the hard, cold cement. See also: Which iPhone 6 Do … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2048: Tim attacks, Google Guys react!

Friday 19 September 2:58:36 UTC 2014

JoT thumbLarry and Sergie discuss Tim's dis. If you enJoyed, please retweet, Like, or share the URL! [Link]

Mashable » How to Find Your Photos in iOS 8 (And Where Is Camera Roll?)

Friday 19 September 2:54:39 UTC 2014

Iphone_6_plus_gold_handson-4Feed-tw Feed-fbOne of the big new features in iOS 8 is its revamped Photos app. But some users who've made the upgrade are troubled by one of the changes to Photos: Apple's removal of the default Camera Roll album Luckily, those photos haven't actually disappeared. Here's what you need to know about finding and organizing your iOS photos now that the Camera … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Remote Team

Friday 19 September 2:48:20 UTC 2014

Outsourcing can save money and speed up the pace of development — in theory. But the theory often breaks down in practice because it can be very hard to manage a remote team. It’s easy to be frustrated or even threatened by remote teams; some find it challenging to coordinate across time zones and cultural differences, while others might question … [Link]

Mashable » 10 Badass Facts About Larry Ellison

Friday 19 September 2:41:15 UTC 2014

LarryFeed-tw Feed-fbLarry Ellison stepped down as CEO of Oracle on Thursday, marking one of the most spectacular runs for a tech CEO in modern history. Ellison, who is staying on as executive chairman and CTO, isn't just known for amassing a fortune (the current estimate is around $48 billion), but for being rather badass. Partially that's because he didn't follow the standard … [Link]

Mashable » Procter & Gamble Reportedly Pulls Out of NFL Deal Amid Abuse Controversy

Friday 19 September 2:26:50 UTC 2014

PinkflagFeed-tw Feed-fbProcter & Gamble has reportedly put the kibosh on a "major initiative" with the NFL because of the league's ongoing domestic violence controversy. The nixed deal would be the largest, and most tangible, blowback for the league since its treatment of domestic abusers became a national mainstream topic of outrage in July. Other brands have issued critical statements, but none have … [Link]

Mashable » Australia Amps Up Security at Parliament House Due to Terror Threat

Friday 19 September 2:09:17 UTC 2014

Parliament-houseFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralian authorities have amped up security at Parliament House on the heels of a massive anti-terror operation that consisted of multiple raids in Sydney and Brisbane early Thursday. The Australian Federal Police are to take over security inside and outside Parliament House in Canberra, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Friday, adding the government building could be a target of a terror … [Link]

Mashable » Where Is Roger Goodell? NFL Head's Invisibility Draws Criticism

Friday 19 September 2:07:46 UTC 2014

RgoodellFeed-tw Feed-fbWhere in the world is Roger Goodell? As the NFL continues to stumble and bungle its way through a domestic abuse crisis — the latest installment of which includes a player allegedly head-butting his wife for turning down sex, then throwing a shoe at a baby — a growing number of observers are asking why the head of the league isn't … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: What's In Your Home Datacenter?

Friday 19 September 2:01:00 UTC 2014

First time accepted submitter jvschwarz writes There was a time when I had rack-mount systems at home, preferring old Unix boxes, Sun-3 and early SPARC machines, but have moved to low-power machines, Raspberry Pi systems, small NAS boxes, etc. Looks like some are taking it to another level. What do other slashdotters have in their Home Datacenter? Share on Google+ Read more of … [Link]

Mashable » Sierra Leone Set to Begin 3-Day Lockdown to Curb Ebola

Friday 19 September 1:15:01 UTC 2014

Sierra-leone-ebola-1Feed-tw Feed-fbSierra Leone authorities have called on the country's 6 million inhabitants to stay in their homes for three days beginning Friday to curb the spreading Ebola virus. The de-facto curfew is set to start a day after the United Nations Security Council called the Ebola outbreak a threat to international peace and security Thursday. See also: Ebola Survivor: 'We Can't Afford … [Link]

Mashable » 6 Children, 2 Adults Dead in Florida Mass Shooting

Friday 19 September 0:51:26 UTC 2014

Screen-shot-2014-09-18-at-5.34.03-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbBELL, Fla. — A shooting in north Florida has left multiple people from one family dead. The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to The Associated Press that it is investigating a shooting in the town of Bell Thursday. WCJB-TV says police are classifying it as a major shooting. NET ALERT: 6 children, 2 adults shot and killed in #Bell Florida, … [Link]

Slashdot » Dealership Commentator: Tesla's Going To Win In Every State

Friday 19 September 0:18:00 UTC 2014

cartechboy writes Unless you've been in a coma for a while you're aware that many dealer associations have been causing headaches for Tesla in multiple states. The reason? They are scared. Tesla's new, different, and shaking up the ridiculously old way of doing things. But the thing is, Tesla keeps winning. Now Ward's commenter Jim Ziegler, president of Ziegler Supersystems … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Lays Off 2,100, Axes Silicon Valley Research

Friday 19 September 0:06:00 UTC 2014

walterbyrd writes with news of Microsoft layoffs. Microsoft Corp will close its Silicon Valley research-and-development operation as part of 2,100 layoffs announced on Thursday, as it moves toward its new CEO's goal of cutting 18,000 staff, or about 14 percent of its workforce. News of the closure of the Microsoft Research lab at the company's campus in Mountain View, California, … [Link]

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